IN the first verse of this Chapter, Isaiah is dispatched to King Hezekiah, with a sad message, which he thus expresseth in these short, but sharp words.
IN the First verse of this Chapter, Isaiah is dispatched to King Hezekiah, with a sad message, which he thus Expresses in these short, but sharp words.
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to pray in the corners of the streets, that is (as the Greek word importeth) in the meeting where two streets decuss or thwart one another, where foure Angles come together,
to pray in the corners of the streets, that is (as the Greek word imports) in the meeting where two streets decuss or thwart one Another, where foure Angles come together,
Clean contrary Hezekiah turneth his face to the wall, none but God and himself shall be witnesse of what is transacted betwixt them, no attendance standing by shall pry into his behaviour,
Clean contrary Hezekiah turns his face to the wall, none but God and himself shall be witness of what is transacted betwixt them, no attendance standing by shall pry into his behaviour,
if any posture or passage lesse Courtly chance to fall from him in the height of his passion, only God shall see it, who will pity and pardon it. Here is hearty prayer.
if any posture or passage less Courtly chance to fallen from him in the height of his passion, only God shall see it, who will pity and pardon it. Here is hearty prayer.
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for whose pride the whole Temple was not large enough, except he justled the poor Publican, had he who in his Confession acknowledged all his own vertues, and the Publicans faults:
for whose pride the Whole Temple was not large enough, except he justled the poor Publican, had he who in his Confessi acknowledged all his own Virtues, and the Publicans Faults:
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I say, had he uttered these words of Hezekiah, he might justly have been conceived therein, to savor rankly of the leaven of the Pharisees spiritual pride and hypocrisie:
I say, had he uttered these words of Hezekiah, he might justly have been conceived therein, to savour rankly of the leaven of the Pharisees spiritual pride and hypocrisy:
whereas our Hezekiah pronouncing these words, not self-praysing, but self-purging in the sincerity of his heart, from an upright soul to an all seeing God, they resented not of pride,
whereas our Hezekiah pronouncing these words, not self-praising, but self-purging in the sincerity of his heart, from an upright soul to an all seeing God, they resented not of pride,
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but whole humility, and were acceptable in the eyes of Heaven. And Hezekiah wept sore. Strange, what made him take on so bitterly at the tidings of death.
but Whole humility, and were acceptable in the eyes of Heaven. And Hezekiah wept soar. Strange, what made him take on so bitterly At the tidings of death.
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How ill then doth those teares become those cheeks, those sobs and sighes, that heart, those moans and complaints, that tongue, wherein rather we should have expected smiles and joyful acclamations.
How ill then does those tears become those cheeks, those sobs and sighs, that heart, those moans and complaints, that tongue, wherein rather we should have expected smiles and joyful acclamations.
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First, because though he was a good man, yet he was a man, and therefore we wonder if unwilling to die, our souls and bodies have bin loving playmates for many yeers together,
First, Because though he was a good man, yet he was a man, and Therefore we wonder if unwilling to die, our Souls and bodies have been loving playmates for many Years together,
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We all know what a great curse barrenness was amongst the Children of Israel, though under the Gospel the malediction is so farre removed, that wombs which bear not,
We all know what a great curse Barrenness was among the Children of Israel, though under the Gospel the malediction is so Far removed, that wombs which bear not,
A greater longing for issue might be allowed to Hezekiah, because descended from David. He stood in fair probability to have the Messiah, according to the flesh spring from his loyns, the greatest outward happiness (and which might be improved to spiritual comfort) that humanity in that age was capable of, besides dying without an Heire, a door was open to ambitious competitors to pretend to the Crown.
A greater longing for issue might be allowed to Hezekiah, Because descended from David. He stood in fair probability to have the Messiah, according to the Flesh spring from his loins, the greatest outward happiness (and which might be improved to spiritual Comfort) that humanity in that age was capable of, beside dying without an Heir, a door was open to ambitious competitors to pretend to the Crown.
Now that Hezekiah hitherto was without a Child plainly appeareth by the age of Manasseth his eldest Sonne, 2 Chron. 33.1. Manasseth was twelve yeers old when he began to raign.
Now that Hezekiah hitherto was without a Child plainly appears by the age of Manasseh his eldest Son, 2 Chronicles 33.1. Manasseh was twelve Years old when he began to Reign.
Seeing therefore God after this time added 15. yeers to Hezekiahs life, by computation it plainly appeareth, that Manasseth was born three yeers after Hezekiahs recovery,
Seeing Therefore God After this time added 15. Years to Hezekiah's life, by computation it plainly appears, that Manasseh was born three Years After Hezekiah's recovery,
Hezekiah thus restored to health, thought it was too low and little thanks, onely to speak thanks, Litera scripta manet, whereas words quickly vanish away,
Hezekiah thus restored to health, Thought it was too low and little thanks, only to speak thanks, Letter Scripta manet, whereas words quickly vanish away,
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and therefore for the better perpetuation, confirmation, and propagation of the memory of his recovery to make it the longer, the broader, the deeper to all posterity, he entereth the same upon record,
and Therefore for the better perpetuation, confirmation, and propagation of the memory of his recovery to make it the longer, the Broader, the Deeper to all posterity, he entereth the same upon record,
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Doth not this argue some mutability in God to recede from his former, and take up a new resolution? are not those Princes or States branded with levity and inconstancy, who in one breath order and disorder, act and repeal unconsistent with themselves in their proceedings? and doth not this at least fix some aspersion of sickleness on that infinite power, with whom there is no shadow of change? First, to conclude Hezekiahs death,
Does not this argue Some mutability in God to recede from his former, and take up a new resolution? Are not those Princes or States branded with levity and inconstancy, who in one breath order and disorder, act and repeal unconsistent with themselves in their proceedings? and does not this At least fix Some aspersion of fickleness on that infinite power, with whom there is no shadow of change? First, to conclude Hezekiah's death,
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such a commendable change makes them not unlike themselves, but most like him who is the best of beings, God himself in my Text, turning Hezekiahs doleful message of death into comfort and consolation by reversing thereof.
such a commendable change makes them not unlike themselves, but most like him who is the best of beings, God himself in my Text, turning Hezekiah's doleful message of death into Comfort and consolation by reversing thereof.
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First, when God said in his message of Hezekiah, thou shalt die and not live, the meaning is, Thy disease whereof now thou liest sick, is deadly and mortal in the very nature thereof;
First, when God said in his message of Hezekiah, thou shalt die and not live, the meaning is, Thy disease whereof now thou liest sick, is deadly and Mortal in the very nature thereof;
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as if he had said, Hezekiah I acquaint thee with the true state and condition of thy body, deceive not thy selfe by expecting life through any natural means:
as if he had said, Hezekiah I acquaint thee with the true state and condition of thy body, deceive not thy self by expecting life through any natural means:
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such is the malignity of thy present malady, it is pestiferous and deadly in it selfe (and indeed some take it to be the plague sore) place therefore no confidence in physick or attendance, thereby to recover thy health, which is possible no other way then immediate miracle from Heaven.
such is the malignity of thy present malady, it is pestiferous and deadly in it self (and indeed Some take it to be the plague soar) place Therefore no confidence in physic or attendance, thereby to recover thy health, which is possible no other Way then immediate miracle from Heaven.
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but a comminatory or threatning sentence done in Terrorem, alwayes carrieth with it a clause or condition of revocation, in case a just cause thereof appear to divine providence in the interval, betwixt the pronouncing and executing of the sentence.
but a comminatory or threatening sentence done in Terrorem, always Carrieth with it a clause or condition of revocation, in case a just cause thereof appear to divine providence in the interval, betwixt the pronouncing and executing of the sentence.
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This clause is not alwayes exprest, but sometimes concealed in Gods bosome, like that threatning Jonah 3.4. Yet forty dayes, and Niniveh shall be overthrown.
This clause is not always expressed, but sometime concealed in God's bosom, like that threatening Jonah 3.4. Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.
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Alwayes provided, if in that space they compound not with God by unfained repentance, parallel whereunto was this decree in the Text, including upon Hezekiahs petitioning, a reversion thereof without the least aspersion of levity on divine immutability.
Always provided, if in that Molle they compound not with God by unfeigned Repentance, parallel whereunto was this Decree in the Text, including upon Hezekiah's petitioning, a reversion thereof without the least aspersion of levity on divine immutability.
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Yet sicknesse was no whit afraid of the greatnesse of his Porter, of the grimness of his Guard, at the gallantry of his Pentioners, at the greatness, at the goodness of his Person;
Yet sickness was no whit afraid of the greatness of his Porter, of the grimness of his Guard, At the gallantry of his Pensioners, At the greatness, At the Goodness of his Person;
namely, if conditionally, submitting himself to Gods will and pleasure. Christ hath taught us this peece of spiritual manners, Mat. 26.39. Neverthelesse, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
namely, if conditionally, submitting himself to God's will and pleasure. christ hath taught us this piece of spiritual manners, Mathew 26.39. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
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to obtain livelier faith, quicker hope, hotter charity, clearer knowledge, stronger patience, longer perseverance. Secondly, as to receive more grace from God.
to obtain livelier faith, quicker hope, hotter charity, clearer knowledge, Stronger patience, longer perseverance. Secondly, as to receive more grace from God.
Now the more eminent a mans calling is in Church or Common-wealth, the more may he justifie his importunity with God for a longer life, that he may be more effectually serviceable in his place.
Now the more eminent a men calling is in Church or Commonwealth, the more may he justify his importunity with God for a longer life, that he may be more effectually serviceable in his place.
Know also, that this Argument for longer life, may properly and pathetically be pressed on God, from them who by their own pains and parents cost, have furnished themselves for abilities in Church or State,
Know also, that this Argument for longer life, may properly and pathetically be pressed on God, from them who by their own pains and Parents cost, have furnished themselves for abilities in Church or State,
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Here it will not be amisse, to inquire into the meaning of Davids words, when desiring longer life, shall the dust praise thee O Lord? whereof under correction, I humbly conceive this, the natural sense whilest a man is alive, not only his soul but his dust prayseth God, I mean his body made thereof, concurreth in divine service,
Here it will not be amiss, to inquire into the meaning of Davids words, when desiring longer life, shall the dust praise thee Oh Lord? whereof under correction, I humbly conceive this, the natural sense whilst a man is alive, not only his soul but his dust Praiseth God, I mean his body made thereof, concurreth in divine service,
but in a dead man, his soul indeed prayseth God in Heaven, but his dust (till glorified and united after the Resurrection) hath no portion at all in praysing God.
but in a dead man, his soul indeed Praiseth God in Heaven, but his dust (till glorified and united After the Resurrection) hath not portion At all in praising God.
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David therefore alledgeth this as an Argument to be continued in the Land of the living, shall the dust prayse thee O Lord, that Gods service might still be preserved so in him, that his body might not be altogether uselesse,
David Therefore allegeth this as an Argument to be continued in the Land of the living, shall the dust praise thee Oh Lord, that God's service might still be preserved so in him, that his body might not be altogether useless,
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Thirdly, a sick man may desire longer life, to see an establishment in the Church of God, of these fluctuating times, to behold the same fixed to his honour,
Thirdly, a sick man may desire longer life, to see an establishment in the Church of God, of these fluctuating times, to behold the same fixed to his honour,
and brought up in holy nurture and instruction, and provided for in outward maintenance, not to be left to the charity of the world, which waxeth cold in this age;
and brought up in holy nurture and instruction, and provided for in outward maintenance, not to be left to the charity of the world, which Waxes cold in this age;
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but chiefly that their souls may be ballasted with saving knowledge, not to be carried away with every winde of Doctrine, whilest they are catechized in the fundamentalls of Religion.
but chiefly that their Souls may be ballasted with Saving knowledge, not to be carried away with every wind of Doctrine, whilst they Are Catechized in the fundamentals of Religion.
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If therefore thou perceivest in thy selfe, that death hath seized thee, let not the foresaid Reasons breed in thee an unwillingness to depart, seeing they may be unreasoned again, I mean so far satisfied,
If Therefore thou perceivest in thy self, that death hath seized thee, let not the foresaid Reasons breed in thee an unwillingness to depart, seeing they may be unreasoned again, I mean so Far satisfied,
if true and sincere, shall through Gods goodness be accepted to thy salvation, whereof if thou hast no assurance (as many Servants of God have not) yet a casting of thy selfe on Christ will without that assurance,
if true and sincere, shall through God's Goodness be accepted to thy salvation, whereof if thou hast no assurance (as many Servants of God have not) yet a casting of thy self on christ will without that assurance,
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The witnesses when they had finished their Testimony, Rev. 11.7. then the Beasts out of the bottomless pit made warre against them, overcame and killed them.
The Witnesses when they had finished their Testimony, Rev. 11.7. then the Beasts out of the bottomless pit made war against them, overcame and killed them.
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Know in like manner whilest thou hast any thing to do, thou shalt not die, and if death seizeth on thee, it is an evident signe thou hast finished what God intended to be acted by thee in this world.
Know in like manner whilst thou hast any thing to do, thou shalt not die, and if death seizes on thee, it is an evident Signen thou hast finished what God intended to be acted by thee in this world.
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Venerable Bede had almost finished the translation of the Gospel of St. John into English, when he swounded away, which his Secretary seeing, who wrote for him (as Baruch for Jeremiah) cryed out, O master, there wanteth yet two or three verses to be translated, hereat the old man revived, recruited his spirits,
Venerable Bede had almost finished the Translation of the Gospel of Saint John into English, when he swooned away, which his Secretary seeing, who wrote for him (as baruch for Jeremiah) cried out, Oh master, there Wants yet two or three Verses to be translated, hereat the old man revived, recruited his spirits,
Nor let old Borzillai be so envious, if superannuated himself, 2 Sam. 37. to see such things in his age, I say, let him not repine at Chimham his Sonne to behold them,
Nor let old Borzillai be so envious, if superannuated himself, 2 Sam. 37. to see such things in his age, I say, let him not repine At Chimham his Son to behold them,
yea let us be so far from grudging our posterity their enjoying of that which is denyed to us, that let us rather enjoyn them to rejoyce a double share at the performance thereof one in their own capacity, the other as Heirs of their Fathers hopes and expectations now brought to passe.
yea let us be so Far from grudging our posterity their enjoying of that which is denied to us, that let us rather enjoin them to rejoice a double share At the performance thereof one in their own capacity, the other as Heirs of their Father's hope's and Expectations now brought to pass.
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if thou canst say with Jacob, Gen. 33.5. they are the Children which God hath graciously given thee. And can'st cleare thy conscience that thou hast done thy duty whilst living:
if thou Canst say with Jacob, Gen. 33.5. they Are the Children which God hath graciously given thee. And Canst clear thy conscience that thou hast done thy duty while living:
so we Ministers ought to try upon our own selves, those Doctrines which we impose on others, which should make us more to sympathise with the weaknesse of our people,
so we Ministers ought to try upon our own selves, those Doctrines which we impose on Others, which should make us more to sympathise with the weakness of our people,
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If thy disease be not so acute as some have been visited with, let this move thee to patience, that thou art not tortured to that extremity which some have endured.
If thy disease be not so acute as Some have been visited with, let this move thee to patience, that thou art not tortured to that extremity which Some have endured.
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The disease of Illiaca passio in the height thereof, when the excrements of the body are countermanded an unnatural way, is conceived one of the highest pains:
The disease of Illiaca passio in the height thereof, when the excrements of the body Are countermanded an unnatural Way, is conceived one of the highest pains:
Secondly, consider that thy disease is far gentler and painless then what thou hast deserved, what is thy disease, a Consumption? Indeed a certain messenger of death;
Secondly, Consider that thy disease is Far Gentler and painless then what thou hast deserved, what is thy disease, a Consumption? Indeed a certain Messenger of death;
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but know that of all the Bayliffs, sent to arrest us for the debt of nature, none useth his prisoners with more civility and courtesie then the Consumption,
but know that of all the Bailiffs, sent to arrest us for the debt of nature, none uses his Prisoners with more civility and courtesy then the Consumption,
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and all is mercy which is on the side thereof. Third motive to patience. Consider, that which thou indurest, is nothing to that which Christ hath indured for thee.
and all is mercy which is on the side thereof. Third motive to patience. Consider, that which thou indurest, is nothing to that which christ hath endured for thee.
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Is thy taste taken away from thee, so that thy pallat taketh no pleasure in what thou drinkest? yea, any liquor is so far from pleasing thy Gust, it is nauseous and offensive unto thee;
Is thy taste taken away from thee, so that thy palate Takes no pleasure in what thou drinkest? yea, any liquour is so Far from pleasing thy Gust, it is nauseous and offensive unto thee;
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1. Carefully perform those promises which thou didst make to God in the time of thy affliction, excellent the behaviour of the Marriners, Jonah 1.15,16.
1. Carefully perform those promises which thou didst make to God in the time of thy affliction, excellent the behaviour of the Mariners, Jonah 1.15,16.
and to be calm in a storm, had they made vowes in the midst of the tempest, the matter had not been great, such Religion might be accounted but a fit of the winde, and the effect of foule weather;
and to be Cam in a storm, had they made vows in the midst of the tempest, the matter had not been great, such Religion might be accounted but a fit of the wind, and the Effect of foul weather;
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then to make vowes is worthy of our observation, and worthy of our imitation. One vow made and kept after the tempest, is worth a thousand promised in the same.
then to make vows is worthy of our observation, and worthy of our imitation. One Voelli made and kept After the tempest, is worth a thousand promised in the same.
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Let no Criticks condemn this for a homely expression, finding it a Scripture phrase used by Solomon in his description of old age and death, Eccles. 12.6. before the Pitcher be broken at the Fountain.
Let no Critics condemn this for a homely expression, finding it a Scripture phrase used by Solomon in his description of old age and death, Eccles. 12.6. before the Pitcher be broken At the Fountain.
Expounded by some to be the liver, wherein the blood, lifes liquor, is contained, remember thy selfe to be but a pitcher of frail and feeble constitution.
Expounded by Some to be the liver, wherein the blood, life's liquour, is contained, Remember thy self to be but a pitcher of frail and feeble constitution.
Some men as succeed to strong bodies from their nativity, not enervated with hereditary diseases (the badges of their Parents intemperance) are Pitchers of the firmest Clay,
some men as succeed to strong bodies from their Nativity, not enervated with hereditary diseases (the badges of their Parents intemperance) Are Pitchers of the firmest Clay,
and best making, such as improve this their temper with temperance, not exposing themselves by exorbitant courses and casualties, are Pitchers charily kept, however they still retain their breakableness,
and best making, such as improve this their temper with temperance, not exposing themselves by exorbitant courses and casualties, Are Pitchers charily kept, however they still retain their breakableness,
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and can never alter their property into a firmer consistence; and therefore let none recovering from sicknesse misinterpret their reprieve for a pardon.
and can never altar their property into a firmer consistence; and Therefore let none recovering from sickness misinterpret their reprieve for a pardon.
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There is a Person honourably extracted, present in this place, to whom I may joyfully and comfortably say (as Nathan to David in a different case) Thou art the man. God hath dealt with him as with Hezekiah, and hath made his recovery a comment upon my Text,
There is a Person honourably extracted, present in this place, to whom I may joyfully and comfortably say (as Nathan to David in a different case) Thou art the man. God hath dealt with him as with Hezekiah, and hath made his recovery a comment upon my Text,
and I hope in his heart, who is thankfully sensible thereof, he was visited with a long and dangerous sickness, meeting with his declined age past possibility of recovery in the expectation of his neerest friends, had this Shepherd bin smitten,
and I hope in his heart, who is thankfully sensible thereof, he was visited with a long and dangerous sickness, meeting with his declined age passed possibility of recovery in the expectation of his nearest Friends, had this Shepherd been smitten,
yet in the recovery of Hezekiah, meanes according to Gods Command, did concur with miracle, the receipt of a Figge was prescribed by God, which by his blessing performed the cure;
yet in the recovery of Hezekiah, means according to God's Command, did concur with miracle, the receipt of a Fig was prescribed by God, which by his blessing performed the cure;
as instrumental to the accomplishing of this his great mercy, to this his revived Servant, who here tendereth the first fruits of his Resurrection to God in his Church, to receive the Eucharist, that is, the thanksgiving:
as instrumental to the accomplishing of this his great mercy, to this his revived Servant, who Here tendereth the First fruits of his Resurrection to God in his Church, to receive the Eucharist, that is, the thanksgiving:
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