The prisoners praises for their deliverance from the long imprisonment in Colchester. On a day of publique thanksgiving set apart for that purpose by the gentlemen of the committee of Essex, who for their fidelity in serving their country were surprised by the enemie at Chelmesford. In a sermon upon the sixth, seventh, & eighth, verses, of the CXLIX. Psalm. / preached at Rumford Septemb. 28. 1648. By Samuel Fairclough, pastor of the congregation at Ketton in Suffolk.
THE PRISONERS PRAISES FOR THEIR Deliverance from their long Imprisonment in COLCHESTER. PSALM 149.6, 7, 8. Let the high Praises of God be in their mouthes, and a two edged sword in their hands;
THE PRISONERS PRAISES FOR THEIR Deliverance from their long Imprisonment in COLCHESTER. PSALM 149.6, 7, 8. Let the high Praises of God be in their mouths, and a two edged sword in their hands;
I shall purposely wave them all, and only hint unto you that wherein they all concur, viz. that this Psalm is one of them which they call NONLATINALPHABET, gratulatory Circles, where, by the cast of your eye upon it, you may perceive the Centre in the middle, the fift verse to be the Glory of God, the circumference on all sides the Praises of God, beginning and ending with Hallelujah; the several verses as so many radii, or right lines, either ascending from the Centre of divine Goodness, to the Circle of the Churches Praises, (holding forth the Beams of Gods Mercies to his People,) or else descending from the Circumference of the Churches Praises, to the Centre of divine Love, (expressing the Peoples duties to their God.) Observe the words of the Text, with their relation to the Hallelujah in the end of the Psalm,
I shall purposely wave them all, and only hint unto you that wherein they all concur, viz. that this Psalm is one of them which they call, gratulatory Circles, where, by the cast of your eye upon it, you may perceive the Centre in the middle, the fift verse to be the Glory of God, the circumference on all sides the Praises of God, beginning and ending with Hallelujah; the several Verses as so many radii, or right lines, either ascending from the Centre of divine goodness, to the Circle of the Churches Praises, (holding forth the Beams of God's mercies to his People,) or Else descending from the Circumference of the Churches Praises, to the Centre of divine Love, (expressing the Peoples duties to their God.) Observe the words of the Text, with their Relation to the Hallelujah in the end of the Psalm,
2. The description how it is to be done, in all the following words to the end of the Psalm, where we have, First, The Instruments. Secondly, The Execution.
2. The description how it is to be done, in all the following words to the end of the Psalm, where we have, First, The Instruments. Secondly, The Execution.
The Sufferers, by this two-edged sword, are of four sorts: 1. Heathen, swallowed up with Infidelity. 2. The People, the meaner sort and Commonalty. 3. The Kings, in supream Authority. 4. Their Nobles, the highest of their Nobility.
The Sufferers, by this two-edged sword, Are of four sorts: 1. Heathen, swallowed up with Infidelity. 2. The People, the meaner sort and Commonalty. 3. The Kings, in supreme authority. 4. Their Nobles, the highest of their Nobilt.
The next thing is their Sufferings, which also is four-sold, according to the different condition and quality of the persons to suffer. 1. For the Heathen Vengeance. 2. For the People Punishments. 3. For their Kings Chains. 4. For their Nobles Fetters of Iron.
The next thing is their Sufferings, which also is Four-sold, according to the different condition and quality of the Persons to suffer. 1. For the Heathen Vengeance. 2. For the People Punishments. 3. For their Kings Chains. 4. For their Nobles Fetters of Iron.
The fourth, the Reward of this Execution, is Honour: This honour have all his Saints. Where first we may observe what the Reward is, namely, this Honour;
The fourth, the Reward of this Execution, is Honour: This honour have all his Saints. Where First we may observe what the Reward is, namely, this Honour;
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namely, his Saints, such as God hath made, and by his Word accounts Saints; not such as are Popish Saints, or canonized by themselves, or Satan, or their Flatterers,
namely, his Saints, such as God hath made, and by his Word accounts Saints; not such as Are Popish Saints, or canonized by themselves, or Satan, or their Flatterers,
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yea, God to be honoured by them, in them, and for them, which is determined in the uttermost extent of this laudatory Circle in the end of the Psalm, Hallelujah, Praise ye the Lord.
yea, God to be honoured by them, in them, and for them, which is determined in the uttermost extent of this laudatory Circle in the end of the Psalm, Hallelujah, Praise you the Lord.
where every one may take notice, 1. The subject of duty, to be praise, yea Praises. 2. Object of duty, to be God, praises of God. 3. Their property to be high, High praises of God:
where every one may take notice, 1. The Subject of duty, to be praise, yea Praises. 2. Object of duty, to be God, praises of God. 3. Their property to be high, High praises of God:
Which word alone needs a little Explication, because so variously rendred by the most Interpreters; some rendring it only, Exaltations of God; others, Praisings exalting God; others, Songs exalting God; others, Sublime Praises of God;
Which word alone needs a little Explication, Because so variously rendered by the most Interpreters; Some rendering it only, Exaltations of God; Others, Praisings exalting God; Others, Songs exalting God; Others, Sublime Praises of God;
the Reason whereof is, because the word Romemóth in the Text signifies sometimes actively, and then it notes the height, exaltation, and lifting up of any thing to the observation of others;
the Reason whereof is, Because the word Romemóth in the Text signifies sometime actively, and then it notes the height, exaltation, and lifting up of any thing to the observation of Others;
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The Praises of God are of an high nature, and high performance: OR, The duty of praising God is a high duty, which must exalt and lift up the high God in it.
The Praises of God Are of an high nature, and high performance: OR, The duty of praising God is a high duty, which must exalt and lift up the high God in it.
so the Psalmists resolution intimates, Psal. 7.17. I will praise the Lord according to his Righteousness, which he expresseth in the following words, To sing praise to the Name of the Lord most high; and Psal. 92.1. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praise to thy Name, O thou most high:
so the Psalmists resolution intimates, Psalm 7.17. I will praise the Lord according to his Righteousness, which he Expresses in the following words, To sing praise to the Name of the Lord most high; and Psalm 92.1. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praise to thy Name, Oh thou most high:
In which places, and very many more in the Scriptures, it is evident, That the Lord, considered in his highest Sublimity, is the object of high Praise,
In which places, and very many more in the Scriptures, it is evident, That the Lord, considered in his highest Sublimity, is the Object of high Praise,
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but he alloweth no high Praises to any, but only low Praises, and those bounded & refracted with many cautions and limitations to distinguish the low Praises, which are communicated to men, from the high Praises peculiar to the most high God.
but he alloweth no high Praises to any, but only low Praises, and those bounded & refracted with many cautions and limitations to distinguish the low Praises, which Are communicated to men, from the high Praises peculiar to the most high God.
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so is it not immanent in them, but transient through them unto God, in so much, that when it is most abundantly given unto him, it is most fatal and sacrilegious to let the least degree of it abide with them,
so is it not immanent in them, but Transient through them unto God, in so much, that when it is most abundantly given unto him, it is most fatal and sacrilegious to let the least degree of it abide with them,
who will give any praise to the Locusts, Grashoppers, Lice? that were Instruments to overcome Pharaoh, and force him to let the Israelites go free from his Tyranny, to serve the Lord in the Wilderness?
who will give any praise to the Locusts, Grasshoppers, Lice? that were Instruments to overcome Pharaoh, and force him to let the Israelites go free from his Tyranny, to serve the Lord in the Wilderness?
3. To no dissallowed Instrument (though rational in himself, and permitted of God,) what praise is due to Judas, for being Instrumental in the work of Redemption, who acted from his own lust and covetousness, to empty his masters bags, and fill his own?
3. To no disallowed Instrument (though rational in himself, and permitted of God,) what praise is due to Judas, for being Instrumental in the work of Redemption, who acted from his own lust and covetousness, to empty his Masters bags, and fill his own?
For what praise is due to Ashur, the Rod of Gods Anger, and the Staff of Gods Indignation? who was sent and approved of God against an hypocritical Nation, to spoyl, prey upon,
For what praise is due to Ashur, the Rod of God's Anger, and the Staff of God's Indignation? who was sent and approved of God against an hypocritical nation, to spoil, prey upon,
for instead of any praise therefore, the Lord saith, Isai. 10.11, 12. When be hath performed upon Jerusalem, and mount Zion Gods work, Gods whole work;
for instead of any praise Therefore, the Lord Says, Isaiah 10.11, 12. When be hath performed upon Jerusalem, and mount Zion God's work, God's Whole work;
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and the Praise, that he allows to be given, or taken, by the most holy and choycest of Instruments, in the Service of his Church, is but relative, and transient, low praise:
and the Praise, that he allows to be given, or taken, by the most holy and Choicest of Instruments, in the Service of his Church, is but relative, and Transient, low praise:
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In the second place, The Praises of God will appear to be of a high sublime nature, from the high Effect, the genuine and proper fruit they produce, viz. That although their Object, to whom they are peculiarly appropriate (I mean, the Lord himself) be in his own Nature,
In the second place, The Praises of God will appear to be of a high sublime nature, from the high Effect, the genuine and proper fruit they produce, viz. That although their Object, to whom they Are peculiarly Appropriate (I mean, the Lord himself) be in his own Nature,
and of himself, most infinitely high and transcendent, yet by the Attribution and performance of praise unto him, doth he account his Name, his Power, his Wisdom,
and of himself, most infinitely high and transcendent, yet by the Attribution and performance of praise unto him, does he account his Name, his Power, his Wisdom,
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What else do those expressions in Scripture imply, wherein it is asserted. That by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted, Psal. 107.32. His sublime Perfections to be extolled and lifted up, Psal. 68.4. His great Name to be magnified, Luke 1.64. His infinite Majesty to be glorified? Psal. 50.23.
What Else do those expressions in Scripture imply, wherein it is asserted. That by this high duty of praise the high Jehovah is exalted, Psalm 107.32. His sublime Perfections to be extolled and lifted up, Psalm 68.4. His great Name to be magnified, Lycia 1.64. His infinite Majesty to be glorified? Psalm 50.23.
Not that mens praises, how perfectly and fully soever ascribed to God, add any thing to the essential and inward perfections of the Almighty, which can neither be enlarged or decreased,
Not that men's praises, how perfectly and Fully soever ascribed to God, add any thing to the essential and inward perfections of the Almighty, which can neither be enlarged or decreased,
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even so these high Praises, rendring unto God that Honor, Praise and Glory which he both commands and entertains with highest delight and pleasure, do therewithal render him to all the world more conspicuous in Beauty and Glory,
even so these high Praises, rendering unto God that Honour, Praise and Glory which he both commands and entertains with highest delight and pleasure, do therewithal render him to all the world more conspicuous in Beauty and Glory,
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and made conspicuous to the observation and admiration of all Beholders and Spectators, for which cause they are called in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET not NONLATINALPHABET Exaltations of Jehovah, rather then Singings unto his Name,
and made conspicuous to the observation and admiration of all Beholders and Spectators, for which cause they Are called in the Text, not Exaltations of Jehovah, rather then Singings unto his Name,
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because according to his Name so is his Praise, Psal. 48.10. therefore his Name being most high, his Praise must be also most high and proportionable thereunto.
Because according to his Name so is his Praise, Psalm 48.10. Therefore his Name being most high, his Praise must be also most high and proportionable thereunto.
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and sets them at, which appears two ways: 1. By the high Price wherewith he purchaseth them. 2. By the high Delight he takes in them, after he hath procured them.
and sets them At, which appears two ways: 1. By the high Price wherewith he purchases them. 2. By the high Delight he Takes in them, After he hath procured them.
but also the rich Treasure of his Promises, Covenant, Grace, yea, the precious blood of his own Son, in our Redemption, is given freely, absolutely, intentionally,
but also the rich Treasure of his Promises, Covenant, Grace, yea, the precious blood of his own Son, in our Redemption, is given freely, absolutely, intentionally,
and ultimately, for no other thing, but the purchase of high praises to God, Ephes. 1.5, 6. All that God doth and giveth, all that Christ doth and suffereth, is for no other end,
and ultimately, for no other thing, but the purchase of high praises to God, Ephesians 1.5, 6. All that God does and gives, all that christ does and suffers, is for no other end,
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but consider them as they are the Testimonies and expressions of a beleeving heart, declaring and making known the unspeakable wisdom, faithfulness, bounty,
but Consider them as they Are the Testimonies and expressions of a believing heart, declaring and making known thee unspeakable Wisdom, faithfulness, bounty,
The Scripture declares the heart of God so to be taken with the desire of them, that he is willing to give Heaven, Earth, Himself and Son to poor men for the praises of their hearts, hands, and tongues;
The Scripture declares the heart of God so to be taken with the desire of them, that he is willing to give Heaven, Earth, Himself and Son to poor men for the praises of their hearts, hands, and tongues;
and accounts himself abundantly satisfied therefore, when his People will speak good of his Name, speaking well of him in the Dialect of Angels-notes, the high praises of God, which most strongly and undeniably demonstrates the high worth of the Duty of high praises,
and accounts himself abundantly satisfied Therefore, when his People will speak good of his Name, speaking well of him in the Dialect of Angels-notes, the high praises of God, which most strongly and undeniably demonstrates the high worth of the Duty of high praises,
When a profane and foolish Esau will purchase a mess of pottage with the price of his birth right, (a mean and contemptible thing with a great price,) we rather undervalue the wisdom of the Purchaser,
When a profane and foolish Esau will purchase a mess of pottage with the price of his birth right, (a mean and contemptible thing with a great price,) we rather undervalue the Wisdom of the Purchaser,
But if a wise Merchant, that is certainly and undoubtedly known to have perfect understanding and deep insight into the worth of the things he deals for,
But if a wise Merchant, that is Certainly and undoubtedly known to have perfect understanding and deep insight into the worth of the things he deals for,
if such a one sells all he hath, and takes up what he can elsewhere procure, to purchase a pearl or field, we then conclude the hidden worth of the Purchase from the high price given for it by the knowing and wise Purchaser,
if such a one sells all he hath, and Takes up what he can elsewhere procure, to purchase a pearl or field, we then conclude the hidden worth of the Purchase from the high price given for it by the knowing and wise Purchaser,
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Now then, must it not undeniably advance the heighth and worth of high praises, when we see the omnipotent and infinite onely wise God, that regards not Gold, Silver, Kingdoms, Honors, but yet knows how to prize and value his own contents and pleasure, doth dispense and lay out all that Heaven and Earth is worth, solely and purposely to purchase to Himself the highest praise of his Glory and Grace?
Now then, must it not undeniably advance the height and worth of high praises, when we see the omnipotent and infinite only wise God, that regards not Gold, Silver, Kingdoms, Honours, but yet knows how to prize and valve his own contents and pleasure, does dispense and lay out all that Heaven and Earth is worth, solely and purposely to purchase to Himself the highest praise of his Glory and Grace?
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Now the Lord, who is the most perfect understanding, and deepest skill and knowledg, declares himself to take infinite delight in his Peoples Praises; It is his solace and pleasure to be attended with them, either in Earth or in Heaven, by men or Angels;
Now the Lord, who is the most perfect understanding, and Deepest skill and knowledge, declares himself to take infinite delight in his Peoples Praises; It is his solace and pleasure to be attended with them, either in Earth or in Heaven, by men or Angels;
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This was it which was typed by the Feasts, and rejoycing in the peace offerings, by the sweat Odors and Incense in the Encharistical Sacrifices; by the melodious Tunes, dilightful Sangs, Harmony, Musick, Organs;
This was it which was typed by the Feasts, and rejoicing in the peace offerings, by the sweat Odours and Incense in the Encharistical Sacrifices; by the melodious Tunis, dilightful Sangs, Harmony, Music, Organs;
Timbrels, Cymbals, Harps for exaltation and triumph, in the solemn Feasts and days of Thanksgiving; the Scripture intending thereby to declare (not onely) with what cheerfulness and delight these gratulatery S•rvi••t were to be performed by men:
Timbrels, Cymbals, Harps for exaltation and triumph, in the solemn Feasts and days of Thanksgiving; the Scripture intending thereby to declare (not only) with what cheerfulness and delight these gratulatery S•rvi••t were to be performed by men:
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yea and if in Heaven it self, the Lord of life and glory receives any additional exaltation from the glorified Saints and Angels, besides what is exernally enjoyed in the Circle of his own perfections, it cannot be concluded, from any thing expressed in Scripture, to proceed from any thing else,
yea and if in Heaven it self, the Lord of life and glory receives any additional exaltation from the glorified Saints and Angels, beside what is exernally enjoyed in the Circle of his own perfections, it cannot be concluded, from any thing expressed in Scripture, to proceed from any thing Else,
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but the everlasting acclamations and benedictions of the glorified Saints and Angals, giving glory, honor, and praise unto him that site on the Throne, and to the Lamb;
but the everlasting acclamations and benedictions of the glorified Saints and Angals, giving glory, honour, and praise unto him that site on the Throne, and to the Lamb;
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Doth not then this height of Gods valuation in their Procurement, and the height of the Lords satisfaction in their Enjoyment, set the high Praises of God upon the highest top of the transcendent Sublimity of divine worth and excellenty.
Does not then this height of God's valuation in their Procurement, and the height of the lords satisfaction in their Enjoyment, Set the high Praises of God upon the highest top of the transcendent Sublimity of divine worth and excellenty.
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In the fourth place, The Praises of God are high, and of a high nature perf••ti•d, that is, in respect of the high measure of Grace they are to he attended withall in their per•o•••••;
In the fourth place, The Praises of God Are high, and of a high nature perf••ti•d, that is, in respect of the high measure of Grace they Are to he attended withal in their per•o•••••;
the Lord requiring the duty of high Praise (especially in a publique Day of Thanksgiving for any remarkable and high mercy) should be performed with a great measure of Scripture-light, with a higher degree of effectual Faith, and with a more ample proportion of practical Holiness, then any other of the most solemn Exercises of of his publique Worship.
the Lord requiring the duty of high Praise (especially in a public Day of Thanksgiving for any remarkable and high mercy) should be performed with a great measure of Scripture light, with a higher degree of effectual Faith, and with a more ample proportion of practical Holiness, then any other of the most solemn Exercises of of his public Worship.
For the more full and clear demonstration of which particulars, I mean of the singular measure of Light, Faith, and Holiness, which the Lord requires should be exercised in solemnizing of a day of Thanksgiving above any other part of his Service, I conceive will be no way unprofitable to insist somewhat largely, either for the better observing this present day,
For the more full and clear demonstration of which particulars, I mean of the singular measure of Light, Faith, and Holiness, which the Lord requires should be exercised in solemnizing of a day of Thanksgiving above any other part of his Service, I conceive will be no Way unprofitable to insist somewhat largely, either for the better observing this present day,
In the demonstration whereof, I shall make choyce to instance in that Ordinance, and Exercise of Religious Worship, which the Scripture requires to be performed with more extraordinary degrees of Sanctity and Piety then any other, besides a day of Thanksgiving, I mean a day of publique Humiliation, observed according to Gods Institution.
In the demonstration whereof, I shall make choice to instance in that Ordinance, and Exercise of Religious Worship, which the Scripture requires to be performed with more extraordinary Degrees of Sanctity and Piety then any other, beside a day of Thanksgiving, I mean a day of public Humiliation, observed according to God's Institution.
2. I shall shew, That the duty of publique Joy and Thanksgiving, is by Gods Institution to be performed with a greater measure of Light, Faith, and Sanctity, then a day of Humiliation.
2. I shall show, That the duty of public Joy and Thanksgiving, is by God's Institution to be performed with a greater measure of Light, Faith, and Sanctity, then a day of Humiliation.
As first, a day of publique Fast is called a day of restraint, Isai. 58. or day of afflicting the Soul, Levit. 23. or day of mourning and weeping, Joel 2. But on the other side, a day of Thanksgiving is called a good day, Esth. 9. they must keep the days of Purim for good days, very holy days: Neh. 8.10. Weep not, for the day is holy to the Lord;
As First, a day of public Fast is called a day of restraint, Isaiah 58. or day of afflicting the Soul, Levit. 23. or day of mourning and weeping, Joel 2. But on the other side, a day of Thanksgiving is called a good day, Esth. 9. they must keep the days of Purim for good days, very holy days: Neh 8.10. Weep not, for the day is holy to the Lord;
intimating therein, That by how much the exercise of goodness and holiness (which are the high Attributes of God himsef) is more heavenly and spiritual then the exercise of sorrow, weeping, and affliction, (the inseparable off-spring of misery and sin,) by so much a day of Thanksgiving (rightly performed) is better and holier then a day of Humiliation; which is yet more manifest in the Levites Inhibition, Weep not, for the day is holy:
intimating therein, That by how much the exercise of Goodness and holiness (which Are the high Attributes of God himself) is more heavenly and spiritual then the exercise of sorrow, weeping, and affliction, (the inseparable offspring of misery and since,) by so much a day of Thanksgiving (rightly performed) is better and Holier then a day of Humiliation; which is yet more manifest in the Levites Inhibition, Weep not, for the day is holy:
The tears there shed by the people, and forbidden by the Levites, were Tears of godly sorrow for their sins against the Law of God, which are most expresly commanded on a day of Humiliation, and are in their performance, the splendor and glory of the day:
The tears there shed by the people, and forbidden by the Levites, were Tears of godly sorrow for their Sins against the Law of God, which Are most expressly commanded on a day of Humiliation, and Are in their performance, the splendour and glory of the day:
Unto this more general demonstration of the point in hand, let me entreat you to take notice of that expression of the Holy Spirit, in Esth. 9. Vers. 31. when the days of Purim, or Thanksgiving, are said to be the matter of the fastings and cries;
Unto this more general demonstration of the point in hand, let me entreat you to take notice of that expression of the Holy Spirit, in Esth. 9. Vers. 31. when the days of Purim, or Thanksgiving, Are said to be the matter of the Fastings and cries;
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as Faith is better then Hearing, because Faith is the End of Hearing; Christ better then Faith, because the End of Faith is to bring to Christ: So a day of Thanksgiving is better and higher then a day of Humiliation, because Fasting is but the subservent Means, leading to a day of Thanksgiving; and a day of Thanksgiving is the End and Perfection of a day of Humiliation.
as Faith is better then Hearing, Because Faith is the End of Hearing; christ better then Faith, Because the End of Faith is to bring to christ: So a day of Thanksgiving is better and higher then a day of Humiliation, Because Fasting is but the subservent Means, leading to a day of Thanksgiving; and a day of Thanksgiving is the End and Perfection of a day of Humiliation.
As these different Titles of a day of Thanksgiving and Humiliation, in the Scripture, declare their high excellency of one above the other in the general;
As these different Titles of a day of Thanksgiving and Humiliation, in the Scripture, declare their high excellency of one above the other in the general;
So it is yet more manifest from the different degrees and measures of Light, Faith, and Holiness, required in the observation of a day of Thanksgiving above a day of Humiliation in particular:
So it is yet more manifest from the different Degrees and measures of Light, Faith, and Holiness, required in the observation of a day of Thanksgiving above a day of Humiliation in particular:
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In the second of Joel, the Lord requires a day of publique Humiliation should be performed, not onely by men, women, Priests, and Levites, that are supposed to be persons of knowledg;
In the second of Joel, the Lord requires a day of public Humiliation should be performed, not only by men, women, Priests, and Levites, that Are supposed to be Persons of knowledge;
or speculative understanding and skill, in the form, nature, or order of observation of a Fast, according to Scripture, (being Heathens, and having had the means but three days amongst them,
or speculative understanding and skill, in the from, nature, or order of observation of a Fast, according to Scripture, (being heathens, and having had the means but three days among them,
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Sing praises, for God is King of all the Earth, sing praises therefore with understanding. And Psa. 119.171. My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
Sing praises, for God is King of all the Earth, sing praises Therefore with understanding. And Psa. 119.171. My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
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and therefore in the Solemnization of that Duty of Thanksgiving, which was so holy that they might not shed a Tear in it, Nehem. 8. it is expresly said, There were none of that great Congregation that were gathered, either of men or women,
and Therefore in the Solemnization of that Duty of Thanksgiving, which was so holy that they might not shed a Tear in it, Nehemiah 8. it is expressly said, There were none of that great Congregation that were gathered, either of men or women,
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And the observation of Gods minde, expressed in other Scriptures, will certifie us of the special degree of Heavenly skill, required to be in such as offer high praises of God, namely, Knowledg, First, Of the form of the Service.
And the observation of God's mind, expressed in other Scriptures, will certify us of the special degree of Heavenly skill, required to be in such as offer high praises of God, namely, Knowledge, First, Of the from of the Service.
and manner of observation of the same, is prescribed in every particular, even to the appointment of their meat, drink, apparel, and looks on that day:
and manner of observation of the same, is prescribed in every particular, even to the appointment of their meat, drink, apparel, and looks on that day:
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And secondly, from Nehemiahs and the Levites reproof and Inhibition, Neh. 8.10. rebuking and blaming the people for their varying so much as in shedding a Tear, contrary to the same.
And secondly, from Nehemiah's and the Levites reproof and Inhibition, Neh 8.10. rebuking and blaming the people for their varying so much as in shedding a Tear, contrary to the same.
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and exaltation, of God in his praise, consists in the declaration and commemoration of the particulars of Gods special goodness, in their present deliverance: And to come neer to our selves, in respect of the Nation in general.
and exaltation, of God in his praise, consists in the declaration and commemoration of the particulars of God's special Goodness, in their present deliverance: And to come near to our selves, in respect of the nation in general.
Who in all the Kingdom can observe that anniversary day of Thanksgiving (never to be forgotten, on the fifth of November ) that was neer acquainted with the name, nature,
Who in all the Kingdom can observe that anniversary day of Thanksgiving (never to be forgotten, on the fifth of November) that was near acquainted with the name, nature,
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and intentions of the proceedings of the Traytors in contriving, and the Lord our God in defeating, the Gunpowder-plot: Nay, to come to your selves in the particular,
and intentions of the proceedings of the Traitors in contriving, and the Lord our God in defeating, the Gunpowder plot: Nay, to come to your selves in the particular,
for which you have set apart this day, Who amongst you can give high praises to God for your selves? Or, of all the Auditors, can joyn with you therein, that is ignorant either of the means, cause,
for which you have Set apart this day, Who among you can give high praises to God for your selves? Or, of all the Auditors, can join with you therein, that is ignorant either of the means, cause,
then in offering the thank-offering, or sacrifice; because in our praises (being the sole return we can make unto him for all his cost upon us) he expects we should pay him with no coyn,
then in offering the thank-offering, or sacrifice; Because in our praises (being the sole return we can make unto him for all his cost upon us) he expects we should pay him with no coin,
How strict the Lord is in acceptation of nothing, in a day of Thanksgiving, but the matter of his own appointment, let the sad consequence of Gideons Ephod, Jephtha's. Vow, Sauls sparing the best of Agags anathematized Cattel, (all for peace-offerings ) be a watch-word and warning to you all this day,
How strict the Lord is in acceptation of nothing, in a day of Thanksgiving, but the matter of his own appointment, let the sad consequence of Gideons Ephod, Jephtha's. Voelli, Saul's sparing the best of Agag's anathematized Cattle, (all for peace-offerings) be a watchword and warning to you all this day,
or returned, in way of thankfulness to God, which proceeds not from an understanding heart, instructed in the form of the Service, the nature of the blessing,
or returned, in Way of thankfulness to God, which proceeds not from an understanding heart, instructed in the from of the Service, the nature of the blessing,
Secondly, A day of Thanksgiving as it requires the exercise of more Scripture-light; so also the use of a greater measure of more effectual Faith then a day of publique Humiliation; which I conceive may hence be manifest, The Ninevites fasted acceptably to God,
Secondly, A day of Thanksgiving as it requires the exercise of more Scripture light; so also the use of a greater measure of more effectual Faith then a day of public Humiliation; which I conceive may hence be manifest, The Ninevites fasted acceptably to God,
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but their Faith, in the promise of mercy towards them, was very weak, expressed in these words, Who can tell if God will repent? And David fasted acceptably, 2 Sam. 12. when in the sense of Gods anger against himself,
but their Faith, in the promise of mercy towards them, was very weak, expressed in these words, Who can tell if God will Repent? And David fasted acceptably, 2 Sam. 12. when in the sense of God's anger against himself,
But in the return of high praise, in a day of Thanksgiving, besides saith in Gods threatenings, is necessarily required the exercise of Faith in the promise,
But in the return of high praise, in a day of Thanksgiving, beside Says in God's threatenings, is necessarily required the exercise of Faith in the promise,
and besides the habit of Faith (without which it is impossible to please God in any Service) in this, a threefold special actings of Faith upon God is required,
and beside the habit of Faith (without which it is impossible to please God in any Service) in this, a threefold special actings of Faith upon God is required,
for seeing high praises are to be performed with love and joy, yea, exaltation in God, who ever did or can return thanks to God, with spiritual joy, for any mercy,
for seeing high praises Are to be performed with love and joy, yea, exaltation in God, who ever did or can return thanks to God, with spiritual joy, for any mercy,
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Secondly, It is necessary, in a Thanksgiving for a mercy, to have faith to see and know he hath title in Christ, as well as by common providence to the benefit of the mercy for which he is thankful;
Secondly, It is necessary, in a Thanksgiving for a mercy, to have faith to see and know he hath title in christ, as well as by Common providence to the benefit of the mercy for which he is thankful;
Thirdly, So much exercise of Faith is necessary, as to see Christ to be willing to return their-praises, and mix his odors with them, in presenting them unto God; as to see him conveying unto them their title unto the blessing, by his purchase and satisfaction; faith having as much need of an Altar and Mediator to offer up acceptable praises, as prayers; and this is done by acting faith upon Christ therefore, as is evident Heb. 13.15. By him therefore let us offer unto God continually the sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his Name.
Thirdly, So much exercise of Faith is necessary, as to see christ to be willing to return their-praises, and mix his odours with them, in presenting them unto God; as to see him conveying unto them their title unto the blessing, by his purchase and satisfaction; faith having as much need of an Altar and Mediator to offer up acceptable praises, as Prayers; and this is done by acting faith upon christ Therefore, as is evident Hebrew 13.15. By him Therefore let us offer unto God continually the sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his Name.
Thirdly, A day of Thanksgiving requires a greater proportion of practical Holiness then a day of most solemn Humiliation, which I conceive may in these particulars (at least) be evidenced.
Thirdly, A day of Thanksgiving requires a greater proportion of practical Holiness then a day of most solemn Humiliation, which I conceive may in these particulars (At least) be evidenced.
1. God calls men to fasting, prayer, and mourning, when they are held captive under the violence of some prevalent corruption and temptation, as Paul and others, 2 Cor. 9. I beat down my body,
1. God calls men to fasting, prayer, and mourning, when they Are held captive under the violence of Some prevalent corruption and temptation, as Paul and Others, 2 Cor. 9. I beatrice down my body,
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and bondage of corruption prevailing over them, but onely such, who, besides their general uprightness, are conscious of their own actual innocency, Psal. 26. I will wash mine hands in Innocency,
and bondage of corruption prevailing over them, but only such, who, beside their general uprightness, Are conscious of their own actual innocency, Psalm 26. I will wash mine hands in Innocency,
which ability, to be able to profess their present subjection unto God, in the consciousness of their Innocency, is a greater measure of practical Holiness, then is required of such as observe days of Fasthing; which will yet be further manifested, in that God calls such to fasting,
which ability, to be able to profess their present subjection unto God, in the consciousness of their Innocency, is a greater measure of practical Holiness, then is required of such as observe days of Fasthing; which will yet be further manifested, in that God calls such to fasting,
or in the day of Fasting, sincerely to purpose, covenant, and vow, reformation of their heinous transgressions, (though there be no antecedent or present actual reformation or satisfaction on the day) as is manifest in the Fast observed by Ezra, and the rest of the people,
or in the day of Fasting, sincerely to purpose, Covenant, and Voelli, Reformation of their heinous transgressions, (though there be no antecedent or present actual Reformation or satisfaction on the day) as is manifest in the Fast observed by Ezra, and the rest of the people,
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yet upon their Covenant, and Vow to do it, they were accepted; But in a day of THANKSGIVING, God requires not onely a purpose of Reformation consequent,
yet upon their Covenant, and Voelli to do it, they were accepted; But in a day of THANKSGIVING, God requires not only a purpose of Reformation consequent,
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God rejects all the Solemn Feasts of his people, Isa. 1. Upon this ground, They had not before put away the violence in their hands: but they were still full of blood:
God rejects all the Solemn Feasts of his people, Isaiah 1. Upon this ground, They had not before put away the violence in their hands: but they were still full of blood:
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Having thus confirmed to your Judgments the duty to be high by way of Demonstration, suffer me now to improve it on your consciences by way of Application, wherein I shall look no way,
Having thus confirmed to your Judgments the duty to be high by Way of Demonstration, suffer me now to improve it on your Consciences by Way of Application, wherein I shall look no Way,
And for the first, let me inform you, and by you all other, concerning the great and high Work which ye have undertaken to perform, in setting a day apart for this high Service, in delivering you from your late restraint and Imprisonment, a duty of so transcendent nature,
And for the First, let me inform you, and by you all other, Concerning the great and high Work which you have undertaken to perform, in setting a day apart for this high Service, in delivering you from your late restraint and Imprisonment, a duty of so transcendent nature,
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you have herein undertaken to return this day unto God all the splendor both of the vertue and beauty of his Glory, which hath shined forth in this work of your deliverance, to carry him home, to day, the crop and fruit of all the passages of his divine providence, exercised for you,
you have herein undertaken to return this day unto God all the splendour both of the virtue and beauty of his Glory, which hath shined forth in this work of your deliverance, to carry him home, to day, the crop and fruit of all the passages of his divine providence, exercised for you,
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You have undertaken to perform that service unto God this day, that shall exalt him that is the highest already, to magnifie him that is greatest already,
You have undertaken to perform that service unto God this day, that shall exalt him that is the highest already, to magnify him that is greatest already,
yet how high, great, and glorious soever before your service began, when it is once done, he shall thereby be rendred to all Spectators more glorious then he was before, in raising higher thoughts of God, his power, faithfulness,
yet how high, great, and glorious soever before your service began, when it is once done, he shall thereby be rendered to all Spectators more glorious then he was before, in raising higher thoughts of God, his power, faithfulness,
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Yea, and you have undertaken to make the day a good day, and more holy then any other days whatsoever, by exercising a greater measure of Scripture Light, effectual Faith, and practical Holiness then ever.
Yea, and you have undertaken to make the day a good day, and more holy then any other days whatsoever, by exercising a greater measure of Scripture Light, effectual Faith, and practical Holiness then ever.
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Yea, to perform that Service, which being rightly performed, will ravish the divine thoughts and heart of the Almighty with highest delight and satisfaction,
Yea, to perform that Service, which being rightly performed, will ravish the divine thoughts and heart of the Almighty with highest delight and satisfaction,
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and to stir up and quicken your endeavours and resolutions in the observation of the same, (being simply and absolutely the most sublime and perfect part of Gods Service under Heaven,) wherein the conscientiousness of men, in observing such days, according to rule, discovers more sincerity of love to God,
and to stir up and quicken your endeavours and resolutions in the observation of the same, (being simply and absolutely the most sublime and perfect part of God's Service under Heaven,) wherein the conscientiousness of men, in observing such days, according to Rule, discovers more sincerity of love to God,
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but only sense and feeling of Gods Love to us, and our delight in him, can draw us to this so high a Service, which is so pleasing to God, that he declares himself to be pleased in no other duty of his Worship, whatsoever it be,
but only sense and feeling of God's Love to us, and our delight in him, can draw us to this so high a Service, which is so pleasing to God, that he declares himself to be pleased in no other duty of his Worship, whatsoever it be,
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or abuse this so high a Service, as celebrating Gods high Praises in consciencious observing the days of Thanksgiving, which is then perpetrated when they are appointed,
or abuse this so high a Service, as celebrating God's high Praises in conscientious observing the days of Thanksgiving, which is then perpetrated when they Are appointed,
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rather as a matter of pomp and state in relation to men, then as a duty of highest devotion and conscience towards God, where men turn the days of Thanksgiving to God, to days of liberty and licenciousness in themselves, to days of inordinate eating, and excessive drinking,
rather as a matter of pomp and state in Relation to men, then as a duty of highest devotion and conscience towards God, where men turn the days of Thanksgiving to God, to days of liberty and licentiousness in themselves, to days of inordinate eating, and excessive drinking,
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as if, with the Israelites, their days of Thanksgiving to God, were directed only to worship the golden Calf, in sitting down to eat, and drink, and rise up to play;
as if, with the Israelites, their days of Thanksgiving to God, were directed only to worship the golden Calf, in sitting down to eat, and drink, and rise up to play;
and their practise therein the same that the wicked Jews observed in their Feasts against our Saviour, to let loose a Malefactor, and crucifie the Son of God;
and their practice therein the same that the wicked jews observed in their Feasts against our Saviour, to let lose a Malefactor, and crucify the Son of God;
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by which means it comes to pass, that whereas days of Thanksgiving should be of all other the holiest, these men (by their wickedness) change them into the prophanest;
by which means it comes to pass, that whereas days of Thanksgiving should be of all other the Holiest, these men (by their wickedness) change them into the profanest;
possibly some of these men make some conscience to prepare themselves with some devotion when they come to the duties of hearing, praying, fasting, &c. but when they come to observe days of Thanksgiving, their care is about nothing else but to put on their richest apparel, to get ready a Thanksgiving dinner, to be jovial with their carnal friends, in carnal ways;
possibly Some of these men make Some conscience to prepare themselves with Some devotion when they come to the duties of hearing, praying, fasting, etc. but when they come to observe days of Thanksgiving, their care is about nothing Else but to put on their Richest apparel, to get ready a Thanksgiving dinner, to be jovial with their carnal Friends, in carnal ways;
but Oh ye foolish people, and unwise, do you thus requite the Lord? Will you call this a day of Thanksgiving? and giving high Praises to God, to eat the fat,
but O you foolish people, and unwise, do you thus requite the Lord? Will you call this a day of Thanksgiving? and giving high Praises to God, to eat the fat,
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and drink the sweet, and then being thereby waxen fat, and pampered, with Jesurun, to kick up your heel against God by your prophaneness, whom you pretend to extol by your high Praises? What is this observation of days of Thanksgiving unto God,
and drink the sweet, and then being thereby waxed fat, and pampered, with Jeshurun, to kick up your heel against God by your profaneness, whom you pretend to extol by your high Praises? What is this observation of days of Thanksgiving unto God,
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and could our Lord Jesus's voyce be heard in the midst of their confused jollity, they would hear him say unto them as he speaks to the Jews, John 10.32.
and could our Lord Jesus's voice be herd in the midst of their confused jollity, they would hear him say unto them as he speaks to the jews, John 10.32.
Many good works have I done for you, (for which you pretend to serve me,) for which of them do you thus stone me? I expected bread to day, & you give me stones;
Many good works have I done for you, (for which you pretend to serve me,) for which of them do you thus stone me? I expected bred to day, & you give me stones;
Bell-joy, Table-joy, Musick-joy, and Bonefire-joy in a day of Thanksgiving, without the exercise of a greater measure of Scripture Light, effectual Faith, and practical Holiness, in giving him high praises, is but to do with our God as the fisher-man in Plutarch with his, who for blessing him with a great draught of fish, promised to give his god half,
Bell-joy, Table-joy, Musick-joy, and Bonefire-joy in a day of Thanksgiving, without the exercise of a greater measure of Scripture Light, effectual Faith, and practical Holiness, in giving him high praises, is but to do with our God as the fisherman in Plutarch with his, who for blessing him with a great draught of Fish, promised to give his god half,
For prevention of which abominable sin against God in the observation of this your day, let me now by way of Exhortation entreat you (Gentlemen) in the Name of that great God, who hath of late so graciously heard and answered so many of your own and others prayers speaking for you,
For prevention of which abominable since against God in the observation of this your day, let me now by Way of Exhortation entreat you (Gentlemen) in the Name of that great God, who hath of late so graciously herd and answered so many of your own and Others Prayers speaking for you,
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now to hear, and also obediently to answer the Counsel and Exhortation of God in this truth you have heard speaking unto you, which is this, That seeing the Praises of God are and ought to be high Praises, that then both your selves,
now to hear, and also obediently to answer the Counsel and Exhortation of God in this truth you have herd speaking unto you, which is this, That seeing the Praises of God Are and ought to be high Praises, that then both your selves,
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and all others that would joyn with you, to answer God in thankfulness for this or any other mercy received, be careful and studious to raise and heighten their praise before they be returned:
and all Others that would join with you, to answer God in thankfulness for this or any other mercy received, be careful and studious to raise and heighten their praise before they be returned:
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but to make his Praise glorious, raise it to the height of beauty and greatness, make his Praise as great as himself, proportionable to his own greatness: So Psal. 145.3. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
but to make his Praise glorious, raise it to the height of beauty and greatness, make his Praise as great as himself, proportionable to his own greatness: So Psalm 145.3. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
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and because the Psalmist adds, that his Greatness is unsearchable, he also infers, that men must wonderfully, gloriously and abundantly praise him in proportion thereunto, from vers. 3. to 7. They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness,
and Because the Psalmist adds, that his Greatness is unsearchable, he also infers, that men must wonderfully, gloriously and abundantly praise him in proportion thereunto, from vers. 3. to 7. They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great Goodness,
and declare thy greatness, even proportionable to the excellency and height of it, Psal. 150.2. Praise him in his mighty acts, and according to the excellency of his greatness.
and declare thy greatness, even proportionable to the excellency and height of it, Psalm 150.2. Praise him in his mighty acts, and according to the excellency of his greatness.
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before they be returned, is this, That that goodness of God in delivering you out of prison (wherein you were unjustly detained) is a mercy of that nature, that God in his Word hath required,
before they be returned, is this, That that Goodness of God in delivering you out of prison (wherein you were unjustly detained) is a mercy of that nature, that God in his Word hath required,
and expresly and particularly declared, that he expects proper and special thanks and praise for the same; as Psal. 107.10. Such as sit in darkness, being bound in affliction and iron;
and expressly and particularly declared, that he expects proper and special thanks and praise for the same; as Psalm 107.10. Such as fit in darkness, being bound in affliction and iron;
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and brake their bands asunder, Vers. 13. What then doth the Lord expect from these praying and now delivered prisoners? see Vers. 15. Oh that they would praise the Lord for his goodness,
and brake their bans asunder, Vers. 13. What then does the Lord expect from these praying and now Delivered Prisoners? see Vers. 15. O that they would praise the Lord for his Goodness,
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when he was imprisoned, and shut up in the Cave, and had the Army of Saul round about him seeking his blood, use this as the strongest motive he could use to obtain his liberty, That if God would grant him the same,
when he was imprisoned, and shut up in the Cave, and had the Army of Saul round about him seeking his blood, use this as the Strongest motive he could use to obtain his liberty, That if God would grant him the same,
no low, mean, formal, but high and masculine praises, by which (Gentlemen) you may both be strengthned and justified against all gain-sayers in this your action, in setting this day apart for this publique way of thankfulness unto God for your late enlargement, seeing the Lord looks and expects it specially and proportionably therefore,
no low, mean, formal, but high and masculine praises, by which (Gentlemen) you may both be strengthened and justified against all gainsayers in this your actium, in setting this day apart for this public Way of thankfulness unto God for your late enlargement, seeing the Lord looks and expects it specially and proportionably Therefore,
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if in relation to the high praises you are to give for this your special mercy in your enlargement, you be careful to perform these two things: 1. To raise their conception in your hearts inwardly. 2. To heighten their expression in your lives outwardly.
if in Relation to the high praises you Are to give for this your special mercy in your enlargement, you be careful to perform these two things: 1. To raise their conception in your hearts inwardly. 2. To heighten their expression in your lives outwardly.
and noble birth, and therefore the heart (which is the spring and fountain from whence high praises must arise) must be enlivened and quickned with the seminal vertues, from whence all high praises take their original, which are these three especially:
and noble birth, and Therefore the heart (which is the spring and fountain from whence high praises must arise) must be enlivened and quickened with the seminal Virtues, from whence all high praises take their original, which Are these three especially:
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Wherefore, that I may help your heart to breed and beget these high praises, let me first of all stir up your hearts to praise God from a true understanding and apprehension of the depth of the danger and misery from whence you are escaped, which being duly considered and weighed, will appear no small or single calamity,
Wherefore, that I may help your heart to breed and beget these high praises, let me First of all stir up your hearts to praise God from a true understanding and apprehension of the depth of the danger and misery from whence you Are escaped, which being duly considered and weighed, will appear no small or single calamity,
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and separated (against your wills) from all the comforts of families, wives, children, friends, estates at once, seems to be misery raised with the highest and most killing aggravations:
and separated (against your wills) from all the comforts of families, wives, children, Friends, estates At once, seems to be misery raised with the highest and most killing aggravations:
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and surely had you fountains of tears, you might have had occasion to have shed them all in this your captivity, had not the Lord wrought your deliverance, being thus suddenly and unexpectedly carryed from all at once,
and surely had you fountains of tears, you might have had occasion to have shed them all in this your captivity, had not the Lord wrought your deliverance, being thus suddenly and unexpectedly carried from all At once,
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but even at the stake, were permitted to do,) the want whereof struck the churlish heart of Laban so deep, that he complains of it as a great wickedness and injury in Jacob, that he had not suffered him to take his leave,
but even At the stake, were permitted to do,) the want whereof struck the churlish heart of Laban so deep, that he complains of it as a great wickedness and injury in Jacob, that he had not suffered him to take his leave,
You were surprized and snatched from all your dearest relations, as Joseph from his father Jacob, when he was sent to visit his brethren, who for his conscience to his fathers command,
You were surprised and snatched from all your dearest relations, as Joseph from his father Jacob, when he was sent to visit his brothers, who for his conscience to his Father's command,
and afterward sold as a slave to the Midianites and Egyptians; so were you by these Midianites and Egyptians, that carryed you up and down whither they pleased;
and afterwards sold as a slave to the midianites and egyptians; so were you by these midianites and egyptians, that carried you up and down whither they pleased;
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and inflame them to a higher heat of thankfulness, especially if unto the consideration of that part of your misery, whereby at once all your comforts were unexpectedly removed, You add the meditation of a second part of it, I mean the woful subjection under which you were enthralled, you were become the servants of Satans vassals, under the power and society of your own and Gods deadly enemies, amongst whom you might truly and properly have had cause to cry out dayly, We unto us, we are constrained to dwell with Mesheck,
and inflame them to a higher heat of thankfulness, especially if unto the consideration of that part of your misery, whereby At once all your comforts were unexpectedly removed, You add the meditation of a second part of it, I mean the woeful subjection under which you were enthralled, you were become the Servants of Satan vassals, under the power and society of your own and God's deadly enemies, among whom you might truly and properly have had cause to cry out daily, We unto us, we Are constrained to dwell with Meshach,
and have our habitation in the tents of Kedar, where your righteous Souls were of necessity grieved and tormented, from day to day, to hear and see the uncleanness and prophane conversation of the wicked,
and have our habitation in the tents of Kedar, where your righteous Souls were of necessity grieved and tormented, from day to day, to hear and see the uncleanness and profane Conversation of the wicked,
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and lift up your voyces, and weep, when you remembred the Zions either of your own or Gods Houses, whither you had gone with your multitudes? but now you saw not your signs, neither was there any Prophet left to tell you when your misery was like to end,
and lift up your voices, and weep, when you remembered the Zions either of your own or God's Houses, whither you had gone with your Multitudes? but now you saw not your Signs, neither was there any Prophet left to tell you when your misery was like to end,
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and your impotency to make any resistance against the same, for when their rage was irritated by the closeness of the siege, continual repulses of their Forces within, frustration of all hopes of relief from abroad, what could rationally be expected,
and your impotency to make any resistance against the same, for when their rage was irritated by the closeness of the siege, continual repulses of their Forces within, frustration of all hope's of relief from abroad, what could rationally be expected,
but that they would have made your blood (if not the rescue, yet) certainly the revenge of their own? You only (of all their enemies ) were in their hands as lambs among wolves,
but that they would have made your blood (if not the rescue, yet) Certainly the revenge of their own? You only (of all their enemies) were in their hands as Lambs among wolves,
and as sheep under the hand of the slaughter-man, where you had nothing to defend your selves but silence, patience, equity, and innocency, all mediation of your own or their greatest friends for your deliverance rejected, all offers to redeem you by exchange denyed,
and as sheep under the hand of the slaughterman, where you had nothing to defend your selves but silence, patience, equity, and innocency, all mediation of your own or their greatest Friends for your deliverance rejected, all offers to Redeem you by exchange denied,
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(Gentlemen) If you would this day, by meditation, recall your former thoughts and sad apprehensions, think those thoughts over again which were conceived in your distracted hearts and heads when you were carryed in the long march to Colchester, and were in hazard of the violence of the Souldiers all the way:
(Gentlemen) If you would this day, by meditation, Recall your former thoughts and sad apprehensions, think those thoughts over again which were conceived in your distracted hearts and Heads when you were carried in the long march to Colchester, and were in hazard of the violence of the Soldiers all the Way:
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if you would lay your selves down in the same condition of sorrow and grief by contemplation, from which the Lords own out-stretched hand hath freed you;
if you would lay your selves down in the same condition of sorrow and grief by contemplation, from which the lords own outstretched hand hath freed you;
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surely the the deep apprehension of the great danger, from whence (by the favour of God) you have been delivered, would prove a singular help to heighten and raise the praises of God in your hearts before they be returned. Especially if,
surely the the deep apprehension of the great danger, from whence (by the favour of God) you have been Delivered, would prove a singular help to heighten and raise the praises of God in your hearts before they be returned. Especially if,
In the second place, you shall add hereunto the enlargement of your affections, which will certainly arise in your hearts from the serious consideration of the high and singular Love of God flowing out unto you, in taking this yoke of your enemies from your necks, in opening the prison doors for you,
In the second place, you shall add hereunto the enlargement of your affections, which will Certainly arise in your hearts from the serious consideration of the high and singular Love of God flowing out unto you, in taking this yoke of your enemies from your necks, in opening the prison doors for you,
for first of all, when the comforts of your nearest relations failed you, Lover and friend stood far away from your trouble, when you were destitute of all other Society, (besides your fellow Prisoners mutually bemoaning and declaring each others losses and sufferings,) when you looked to the right hand,
for First of all, when the comforts of your nearest relations failed you, Lover and friend stood Far away from your trouble, when you were destitute of all other Society, (beside your fellow Prisoners mutually bemoaning and declaring each Others losses and sufferings,) when you looked to the right hand,
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as the Angel was with Daniel in the Den of Lions, as the Son of God with the three Children in the Furnace, as the Lord himself was with Joseph in his prison;
as the Angel was with daniel in the Den of Lions, as the Son of God with the three Children in the Furnace, as the Lord himself was with Joseph in his prison;
and ought this day, and ever, be marvellous in your eyes; yea, it is your Duty, from thence, to conclude undoubtedly, That the divine providence did so awe,
and ought this day, and ever, be marvellous in your eyes; yea, it is your Duty, from thence, to conclude undoubtedly, That the divine providence did so awe,
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and over-rule their intentions, as if you had heard him vocally from Heaven give your Enemies the charge in the Psalm, Touch ye not these my Servants, and see you do these Prisoners no harm.
and overrule their intentions, as if you had herd him vocally from Heaven give your Enemies the charge in the Psalm, Touch you not these my Servants, and see you do these Prisoners no harm.
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Secondly, His glorious presence discovered it self, in that he did not onely protect you from their rage, but also turned their hearts to favor you, in being civil and courteous to you so far,
Secondly, His glorious presence discovered it self, in that he did not only Pact you from their rage, but also turned their hearts to favour you, in being civil and courteous to you so Far,
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but the singular love of God to you, that made their stern and angry countenances to become your Mirrors, wherein you might (with Jacob ) see the manifest smilings and aimable countenance of God himself:
but the singular love of God to you, that made their stern and angry countenances to become your Mirrors, wherein you might (with Jacob) see the manifest smilings and aimable countenance of God himself:
I confess freely, when I saw some of you spectators at the execution of some of the principal Leaders, whose prisoners you were the day before, I could not but conclude, Jehovah-Jirch, apprehending my self to be with Abraham in the Mount, and to behold Isaac delivered from the knife and fire; and these sacrificed Rams first snarled in their own briars for your deliverance.
I confess freely, when I saw Some of you spectators At the execution of Some of the principal Leaders, whose Prisoners you were the day before, I could not but conclude, Jehovah-Jirch, apprehending my self to be with Abraham in the Mount, and to behold Isaac Delivered from the knife and fire; and these sacrificed Rams First snarled in their own briers for your deliverance.
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Thirdly, Was it not a clear discovery of Gods gracious presence with you, (and such an one as should this day raise your hearts to high praises ) that you had the invaluable benefit of so many prayers all the time you were in restraint? Whence could it proceed,
Thirdly, Was it not a clear discovery of God's gracious presence with you, (and such an one as should this day raise your hearts to high praises) that you had the invaluable benefit of so many Prayers all the time you were in restraint? Whence could it proceed,
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but from the unspeakable love of God to you, that so many thousand were stirred, in their most earnest prayers, to speak unto God for you? multitudes, not onely of your friends and acquaintance,
but from the unspeakable love of God to you, that so many thousand were stirred, in their most earnest Prayers, to speak unto God for you? Multitudes, not only of your Friends and acquaintance,
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but of strangers also, (that never saw your faces, or heard of your names before you were Prisoners) were so constant and instant with God in their petitions for you,
but of Strangers also, (that never saw your faces, or herd of your names before you were Prisoners) were so constant and instant with God in their petitions for you,
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In every publique meeting, and private family duty, the Prisoners at Colchester were still the subject of a great part of the exercise: I am confident the prayers of the Church, mentioned Act. 12. that were made for Peters enlargement, did not exceed those which were made for you, either in fervency or constancy,
In every public meeting, and private family duty, the Prisoners At Colchester were still the Subject of a great part of the exercise: I am confident the Prayers of the Church, mentioned Act. 12. that were made for Peter's enlargement, did not exceed those which were made for you, either in fervency or constancy,
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so cordial and affectionate (even unto Tears) were the expressions that were poured out to God for your liberty and safety, that for my part I am perswaded, that few prisoners of your circumstances,
so cordial and affectionate (even unto Tears) were the expressions that were poured out to God for your liberty and safety, that for my part I am persuaded, that few Prisoners of your Circumstances,
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yet) the prayers of the righteous prevailed much for you, and were effectual, not onely in preserving you from base dispondency of spirit, in the time you were in custody;
yet) the Prayers of the righteous prevailed much for you, and were effectual, not only in preserving you from base despondency of Spirit, in the time you were in custody;
and raise your affections, that withall, your praises proceeding from them will be heightened in your selves before they be returned to God; Especially,
and raise your affections, that withal, your praises proceeding from them will be heightened in your selves before they be returned to God; Especially,
If you take into your hearts the consideration of a fourth Discovery of Gods especial Love into you, in the time of your Imprisonment, which was the sweet society and fellowship, both in temporal and spiritual mereies and duties, that was permitted unto you,
If you take into your hearts the consideration of a fourth Discovery of God's especial Love into you, in the time of your Imprisonment, which was the sweet society and fellowship, both in temporal and spiritual Mercies and duties, that was permitted unto you,
and comfort each other in your bonds, by reading, singing, and brotherly obligations, whereby your Prison was turned into a Temple and Sanctuary, as the Goalers house, and other prisons, was by Paul and Silas; in one prison they convert the Goaler, in another Onesimus, in a third they receive comfort and mutual edification from the Churches, from Epaphus Aristarchus, and other their fellow Prisoners;
and Comfort each other in your bonds, by reading, singing, and brotherly obligations, whereby your Prison was turned into a Temple and Sanctuary, as the Gaolers house, and other prisons, was by Paul and Silas; in one prison they convert the Goalkeeper, in Another Onesimus, in a third they receive Comfort and mutual edification from the Churches, from Epaphus Aristarchus, and other their fellow Prisoners;
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make the comfort of your mutual edification, whiles you were confined, an argument to raise the conceptions of your praises to God, from whom it was received,
make the Comfort of your mutual edification, while you were confined, an argument to raise the conceptions of your praises to God, from whom it was received,
and secondly strengthened and confirmed by the renewed sense and feeling of Gods Love so many several ways difcovered, they will not withstanding prove abortive, dye in their conception,
and secondly strengthened and confirmed by the renewed sense and feeling of God's Love so many several ways difcovered, they will not withstanding prove abortive, die in their conception,
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The acting and exercise of your Faith in the duty of Thanksgiving will raise your praises so high, that of low moral conceptions in men, they will become evangelical, high Sacrifices and Oblations to God;
The acting and exercise of your Faith in the duty of Thanksgiving will raise your praises so high, that of low moral conceptions in men, they will become Evangelical, high Sacrifices and Oblations to God;
First, The exercise of your Faith will heighten the Conception of your high praises, by enabling you both to see and acknowledg, that the mercy, which is the ground and subject of your praises, proceeded from an high, from no lower original then the most high God, that the most high God was the author and sole efficient of your deliverance, whosoever were the instruments: see this in Peter, Act. 12. he there praiseth God for liberty from imprisonment, as you do here;
First, The exercise of your Faith will heighten the Conception of your high praises, by enabling you both to see and acknowledge, that the mercy, which is the ground and Subject of your praises, proceeded from an high, from no lower original then the most high God, that the most high God was the author and sole efficient of your deliverance, whosoever were the Instruments: see this in Peter, Act. 12. he there Praiseth God for liberty from imprisonment, as you do Here;
nor speak of it to others, (much less in your solemn Thanksgiving to God for the same) but you must beleeve and acknowledg the Lord alone to be author and essicient of it:
nor speak of it to Others, (much less in your solemn Thanksgiving to God for the same) but you must believe and acknowledge the Lord alone to be author and essicient of it:
so als doth the Tune of Davids Psalm of praise, for liberty, run in this high Tone, Psal. 116.16. (I mean in the exercise of his Faith, by acknowledging the Lord the sole author of his enlargement, ) Thou, O Lord, hast broken my bonds,
so also does the Tune of Davids Psalm of praise, for liberty, run in this high Tone, Psalm 116.16. (I mean in the exercise of his Faith, by acknowledging the Lord the sole author of his enlargement,) Thou, Oh Lord, hast broken my bonds,
whose words and expression ( Ezra 9.8, 9.) I desire all of you would print them on the tables of your hearts, and make them as frontlets before your eyes;
whose words and expression (Ezra 9.8, 9.) I desire all of you would print them on the tables of your hearts, and make them as frontlets before your eyes;
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or converse by day, that you may acknowledg, and confess with him as long as you live, saying, We were bond-men, yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage,
or converse by day, that you may acknowledge, and confess with him as long as you live, saying, We were bondmen, yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage,
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Secondly, So will the exercise of your faith heighten your production also, by shewing and causing you to confess, that as God was the efficient, so the Lord Jesus's sufferings was the meritorious cause procuring this deliverance from your temporal as well as spiritual bondage; It was the blood of Christ that brought all of you (that are true Beleevers ) out of this house of bondage also;
Secondly, So will the exercise of your faith heighten your production also, by showing and causing you to confess, that as God was the efficient, so the Lord Jesus's sufferings was the meritorious cause procuring this deliverance from your temporal as well as spiritual bondage; It was the blood of christ that brought all of you (that Are true Believers) out of this house of bondage also;
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he dyed in custody, under the hand and power of Heathenish Souldiers, that none of these Heathenish Souldiers (in whose custody you were) might have any power to lay violent hands upon you:
he died in custody, under the hand and power of Heathenish Soldiers, that none of these Heathenish Soldiers (in whose custody you were) might have any power to lay violent hands upon you:
and when he ascended up on high, he led not onely his own, but your Captivity captive: when you shall thus act your faith in beholding the Lord Jesus meriting this your dismission, and coming along with your discharge,
and when he ascended up on high, he led not only his own, but your Captivity captive: when you shall thus act your faith in beholding the Lord jesus meriting this your dismission, and coming along with your discharge,
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Faith will not onely demonstrate God alone to be the original, and the Lord Iesus the procurer of the mercy; but also be an effectual instrument to work high acceptation and respect to this your duty,
Faith will not only demonstrate God alone to be the original, and the Lord Iesus the procurer of the mercy; but also be an effectual Instrument to work high acceptation and respect to this your duty,
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His oders and incense alone must sweeten and persume the oblation of our praises: as well as prayers: your highest praises, if they be not presented by his hand, will be rejected in anger;
His oders and incense alone must sweeten and presume the oblation of our praises: as well as Prayers: your highest praises, if they be not presented by his hand, will be rejected in anger;
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if offered through his mediation, will be accepted with love and welcom, as the Philippians bounty, Chap. 4.18. an odor of a sweet smell, and a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
if offered through his mediation, will be accepted with love and welcome, as the Philippians bounty, Chap. 4.18. an odour of a sweet smell, and a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
Let me now therefore conclude the first part of my Direction, for the heightening your praises in their conception inwardly, with the words of the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2.5.
Let me now Therefore conclude the First part of my Direction, for the heightening your praises in their conception inwardly, with the words of the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2.5.
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above and besides all that you have heard for that purpose before, approve your selves, by this exercise of faith, to be Living stones, built up together into a spiritual Temple,
above and beside all that you have herd for that purpose before, approve your selves, by this exercise of faith, to be Living stones, built up together into a spiritual Temple,
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secondly, the two-edged sword and hand, the instruments of action; whereby the Psalmist doth manifest most evidently, that these high praises, that are conceived in the heart, must be expressed in the tongue and life: First then, Let the high praises of God be in your mouth, or in your throat, (as the Text hath it,) to note the extension of your voyces in their expression, which is that which is commanded in the former verse, when the Saints are enjoyned to sing aloud upon their beds, and Psa. 148.2. to praise God in the heights;
secondly, the two-edged sword and hand, the Instruments of actium; whereby the Psalmist does manifest most evidently, that these high praises, that Are conceived in the heart, must be expressed in the tongue and life: First then, Let the high praises of God be in your Mouth, or in your throat, (as the Text hath it,) to note the extension of your voices in their expression, which is that which is commanded in the former verse, when the Saints Are enjoined to sing aloud upon their Beds, and Psa. 148.2. to praise God in the heights;
that is, not onely in high places to exalt his Name above the Heavens and Earth, but also in high expressions of words and voyces, and therefore, Psa. 150.5. the Spirit of God requires that the Lord be praised not only on a well sounding Cymbal, or (as the Text is) a Cymbal of hearing, but also upon a high sounding Cymbal, that is, notes of highest exaltation and shoutings:
that is, not only in high places to exalt his Name above the Heavens and Earth, but also in high expressions of words and voices, and Therefore, Psa. 150.5. the Spirit of God requires that the Lord be praised not only on a well sounding Cymbal, or (as the Text is) a Cymbal of hearing, but also upon a high sounding Cymbal, that is, notes of highest exaltation and shoutings:
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All which Scriptures call upon you, as well as my Text, to let the praises of God be high in your mouths, publishing them in the highest expressions of his glory, and that principally these two ways;
All which Scriptures call upon you, as well as my Text, to let the praises of God be high in your mouths, publishing them in the highest expressions of his glory, and that principally these two ways;
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First, You must heighten them by your tongues, in an high celebration of them to others, by making joyful and perpetual confessions, professions, and declarations thereof to your brethren, and the Congregations of his people; that all you fathers make them known to your children, and they also make your deliverance and praises to be remembred by future generations: This is punctually prescribed to be observed in uttering praises for deliverances from bonds and imprisonment, Psa. 107. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, viz. for being the Author of their liberty,
First, You must heighten them by your tongues, in an high celebration of them to Others, by making joyful and perpetual confessions, professions, and declarations thereof to your brothers, and the Congregations of his people; that all you Father's make them known to your children, and they also make your deliverance and praises to be remembered by future generations: This is punctually prescribed to be observed in uttering praises for Deliverances from bonds and imprisonment, Psa. 107. O that men would praise the Lord for his Goodness, viz. for being the Author of their liberty,
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which also is in like manner observed in Peters praise for his escape out of prison, Act. 12. where, besides the thankful confession of it to God, Vers. 17. he both declares it to the Congregation of Saints himself,
which also is in like manner observed in Peter's praise for his escape out of prison, Act. 12. where, beside the thankful Confessi of it to God, Vers. 17. he both declares it to the Congregation of Saints himself,
and also requires the Church to make relation of it to others, and especially to James and Iohn, who (being publique persons) he knew would cause the praises of God to be remembred and celebrated therefore, in all the assemblies of the Saints, wheresoever they came;
and also requires the Church to make Relation of it to Others, and especially to James and John, who (being public Persons) he knew would cause the praises of God to be remembered and celebrated Therefore, in all the assemblies of the Saints, wheresoever they Come;
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To hear the groaning of us Prisoners, and to loose us that were appointed to death, That we might declare the Name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
To hear the groaning of us Prisoners, and to lose us that were appointed to death, That we might declare the Name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
Secondly, Heighten the verbal expression of your praises, by a thankful Commemoration of Gods great mercy in your deliverance, between the Lord and your selves;
Secondly, Heighten the verbal expression of your praises, by a thankful Commemoration of God's great mercy in your deliverance, between the Lord and your selves;
for the work of Creation, unto the tenth Verse; and then for the deliverance of his people from the Egyptian bondage and thraldom, Vers. 18. In both which he heightens the praises of GOD these two ways:
for the work of Creation, unto the tenth Verse; and then for the deliverance of his people from the Egyptian bondage and thraldom, Vers. 18. In both which he heightens the praises of GOD these two ways:
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Secondly, He multiplies and reiterates the expression and attribution of his praises, according to the nature and number of the particulars observed in his antecedent distinction;
Secondly, He multiplies and reiterates the expression and attribution of his praises, according to the nature and number of the particulars observed in his antecedent distinction;
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Oh give thanks to the God of Gods, for his mercy, &c. Then as Lord of Lords, Vers. 3. Then takes notice of his wonderful Power, That alone doth great wonders, Vers. 4. Then of the attribute of his Wisdom in making the Heavens, Vers. 5. And having thus observed the distinction of Attributes in God,
O give thanks to the God of God's, for his mercy, etc. Then as Lord of lords, Vers. 3. Then Takes notice of his wondered Power, That alone does great wonders, Vers. 4. Then of the attribute of his Wisdom in making the Heavens, Vers. 5. And having thus observed the distinction of Attributes in God,
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As first, His stretching out the earth above the waters, Vers. 6. Then the making great Lights, Vers. 7. The Sun to rule the day, Vers. 8. The Moon and Stars to rule the night.
As First, His stretching out the earth above the waters, Vers. 6. Then the making great Lights, Vers. 7. The Sun to Rule the day, Vers. 8. The Moon and Stars to Rule the night.
so in praising God for their deliverance from bondage and their slavery in Egypt (which is more properly your case,) he first in the beginning of each verse doth distinctly observe the several parts and circumstances of their deliverance, as that he smote the first-born of Egypt,
so in praising God for their deliverance from bondage and their slavery in Egypt (which is more properly your case,) he First in the beginning of each verse does distinctly observe the several parts and Circumstances of their deliverance, as that he smote the firstborn of Egypt,
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and unto every one of these particulars, adds a particular reiteration of the praise of God for the fame in the end of each verse, still inculcating and concluding, That his mercy endureth for ever;
and unto every one of these particulars, adds a particular reiteration of the praise of God for the fame in the end of each verse, still inculcating and concluding, That his mercy Endureth for ever;
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which is written for your learning and instruction, that you also, in praising God for your liberty, should particularize the total sum of your safety, and then to multiply and reiterate the expression of your praises accordingly:
which is written for your learning and instruction, that you also, in praising God for your liberty, should particularise the total sum of your safety, and then to multiply and reiterate the expression of your praises accordingly:
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That rescued us from anger and rage of the multitude, when they first apprehended us at Chelmsford, For his mercy endureth, &c. That preserved us in the long march from Brantree to Colchester, For his mercy endureth, &c. That suffered not our Enemies to do us any harm, For his mercy, &c. That turned their hearts to be civil to us, For his mercy, &c. That secured us from the bullets that were shot through our chambers, For his mercy, &c. That made our society so comfortable whiles we were in custody, For his mercy, &c. That did provide for us meat and drink, plentifully,
That rescued us from anger and rage of the multitude, when they First apprehended us At Chelmsford, For his mercy Endureth, etc. That preserved us in the long march from Brantree to Colchester, For his mercy Endureth, etc. That suffered not our Enemies to do us any harm, For his mercy, etc. That turned their hearts to be civil to us, For his mercy, etc. That secured us from the bullets that were shot through our chambers, For his mercy, etc. That made our society so comfortable while we were in custody, For his mercy, etc. That did provide for us meat and drink, plentifully,
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when our Enemies starved, For his mercy endureth &c. Who by his Spirit stirred up so many to pray for us, For his mercy, &c. And in his faithfulness answered those prayers, For his mercy, &c. That caused our Enemies to give us life,
when our Enemies starved, For his mercy Endureth etc. Who by his Spirit stirred up so many to pray for us, For his mercy, etc. And in his faithfulness answered those Prayers, For his mercy, etc. That caused our Enemies to give us life,
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when they yielded themselves to death, For his mercy, &c. That after so many weeks imprisonment brought us home with Honor, Safety, and Freedom, For his mercy endureth for ever.
when they yielded themselves to death, For his mercy, etc. That After so many weeks imprisonment brought us home with Honour, Safety, and Freedom, For his mercy Endureth for ever.
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Thus if you shall begin to particularize your mercies, and then proceed in multiplying your praises, you will raise the expression of them, to be high praises of God in your Mouths, verbally,
Thus if you shall begin to particularise your Mercies, and then proceed in multiplying your praises, you will raise the expression of them, to be high praises of God in your Mouths, verbally,
unto which the Text requires another and higher expression of them to be added: Namely, An actual raising them in your lives, with a two-edged sword in your hands;
unto which the Text requires Another and higher expression of them to be added: Namely, an actual raising them in your lives, with a two-edged sword in your hands;
even the Sword that proceedeth out of his Mouth, the Word of God, which Word of God must be born in the hand of all those that have the high praises of God in their months, that both hand and tongue, celebration and action may concur in the expression of Gods high Praises: Two ways were the expression of your praises verbally, viz. by Celebration and Commemoration; and two ways you must heighten them actually,
even the Sword that Proceedeth out of his Mouth, the Word of God, which Word of God must be born in the hand of all those that have the high praises of God in their months, that both hand and tongue, celebration and actium may concur in the expression of God's high Praises: Two ways were the expression of your praises verbally, viz. by Celebration and Commemoration; and two ways you must heighten them actually,
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namely, by the acts of Obligation and Vindication; and these two are written on the two-edged sword in your hands, I mean, the Word of God, which directs you actually to heighten your praises for your liberty.
namely, by the acts of Obligation and Vindication; and these two Are written on the two-edged sword in your hands, I mean, the Word of God, which directs you actually to heighten your praises for your liberty.
whether they be Heathen, Vulgar, Kings, or Nobles; the former is accomplished in making your liberty a bond & Obligation upon you to promote the worship and glory of God;
whither they be Heathen, vulgar, Kings, or Nobles; the former is accomplished in making your liberty a bound & Obligation upon you to promote the worship and glory of God;
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thus David actually expresseth his praise unto God for granting him liberty from men, Psal. 116. Because thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, my feet from falling;
thus David actually Expresses his praise unto God for granting him liberty from men, Psalm 116. Because thou hast Delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, my feet from falling;
And thus the Lord himself teacheth the people of Israel, Exo. 20. to shew their thankfulness for being brought out of the house of bondage, by making the consideration of it an Obligation to observe all his Commandments;
And thus the Lord himself Teaches the people of Israel, Exo. 20. to show their thankfulness for being brought out of the house of bondage, by making the consideration of it an Obligation to observe all his commandments;
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or be strictly cautelous and abstemious from the occasions and appearance of evil, then let the remembrance of your deliverance from prison, out of Colchester, overcome you to,
or be strictly cautelous and abstemious from the occasions and appearance of evil, then let the remembrance of your deliverance from prison, out of Colchester, overcome you to,
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and resolve with David, and declare, That because when the snares of death, and the sorrows of bondage did encompass you, in so great extremity, the Lord your God did so graciously and wonderfully deliver you,
and resolve with David, and declare, That Because when the snares of death, and the sorrows of bondage did encompass you, in so great extremity, the Lord your God did so graciously and wonderfully deliver you,
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therefore you will wholy give up your selves to do his Commands all the days of your lives, under the engagement of the strongest bond and Obligation.
Therefore you will wholly give up your selves to do his Commands all the days of your lives, under the engagement of the Strongest bound and Obligation.
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Secondly, Raise the actual expression of your praise with the two-edged Sword of God in your hand, by improving your liberty by way of Vindication, in executing vengeance upon the Heathen, punishments upon the People;
Secondly, Raise the actual expression of your praise with the two-edged Sword of God in your hand, by improving your liberty by Way of Vindication, in executing vengeance upon the Heathen, punishments upon the People;
that is, to execute the Judgment written, according to the Rule of the Scripture (in your Callings and Places) to bring to condign punishment all the Enemies of God and his Church, of what rank or order soever they be, which you shall perform three ways, (according to the variety of Interpretations that are made of this act of Vindication and Execution of the Judgment Written, mentioned in the Text,) 1. Morally. 2. Instrumentally. 3. Politically. 1. Morally in your own persons,
that is, to execute the Judgement written, according to the Rule of the Scripture (in your Callings and Places) to bring to condign punishment all the Enemies of God and his Church, of what rank or order soever they be, which you shall perform three ways, (according to the variety of Interpretations that Are made of this act of Vindication and Execution of the Judgement Written, mentioned in the Text,) 1. Morally. 2. Instrumentally. 3. Politically. 1. Morally in your own Persons,
First, As you are distinct Members of Christ, so shew your thankfulness in executing the Judgment written against the Enemies of God Morally: In your own bosoms are heathenish, popular, potent, raigning Enemies of God;
First, As you Are distinct Members of christ, so show your thankfulness in executing the Judgement written against the Enemies of God Morally: In your own bosoms Are Heathenish, popular, potent, reigning Enemies of God;
against your heathenish sins execute the vengeance of penitential revenge, and the punishments of self-condemning and self-judging against your popular sins;
against your Heathenish Sins execute the vengeance of penitential revenge, and the punishments of self-condemning and Self-judging against your popular Sins;
as God hath taken the chains and fetters from your feet most graciously, so do you in thankfulness therefore shew your uttermost endeavors to take off the bonds and chains that are upon Ordinances, the Worship, the Messengers of the Gospel ministerially;
as God hath taken the chains and fetters from your feet most graciously, so do you in thankfulness Therefore show your uttermost endeavors to take off the bonds and chains that Are upon Ordinances, the Worship, the Messengers of the Gospel ministerially;
so reasons and concludes Ezra, God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath shewed us mercy, that we might set up the House of our God, and repair the desolations thereof:
so Reasons and concludes Ezra, God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath showed us mercy, that we might Set up the House of our God, and repair the desolations thereof:
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It cannot be unknown unto you what desolations hath been made, in the House of your God, in his Worship, against Christ Ministerial and Sacramental, by heathenish, popular, royal and powerful Enemies:
It cannot be unknown unto you what desolations hath been made, in the House of your God, in his Worship, against christ Ministerial and Sacramental, by Heathenish, popular, royal and powerful Enemies:
so shall you Instrumentally execute the Judgment Written upon the Gospel Enemies, for by it the Kingdom of Christ shall be exalted, the Heathen by the preaching of the Gospel converted from their Idolatries, the People by Scripture conviction and reproofs reduced from their prophaneness and Heresies, the Kings and Nobles bound in chains and iron fetters, restraining their vices,
so shall you Instrumentally execute the Judgement Written upon the Gospel Enemies, for by it the Kingdom of christ shall be exalted, the Heathen by the preaching of the Gospel converted from their Idolatries, the People by Scripture conviction and reproofs reduced from their profaneness and Heresies, the Kings and Nobles bound in chains and iron fetters, restraining their vices,
〈 … 〉 are Magistrates and Members of the Commonwealth show your thankfulness in executing the Judgment Written Politically, where also you shall meet with many heathenish, popular, royal and potent Enemies to lawful Government and Magistracy,
〈 … 〉 Are Magistrates and Members of the Commonwealth show your thankfulness in executing the Judgement Written Politically, where also you shall meet with many Heathenish, popular, royal and potent Enemies to lawful Government and Magistracy,
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God hath made many of you Magistrates in your respective habitations and divisions, and so hath put chains and fetters into your hands, wherewith to hamper and fetter, to restrain and chastise the malefactors of all sorts and rank that are brought before you;
God hath made many of you Magistrates in your respective habitations and divisions, and so hath put chains and fetters into your hands, wherewith to hamper and fetter, to restrain and chastise the malefactors of all sorts and rank that Are brought before you;
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it will be a most acceptable Sacrifice to God, and a real expression of your high praises to God for your own liberty, to execute lawful, political vengeance upon them,
it will be a most acceptable Sacrifice to God, and a real expression of your high praises to God for your own liberty, to execute lawful, political vengeance upon them,
