The discoverie of a publique spirit: presented in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons at Margarets Westminster, at their publique fast, March 26. 1645. / By William Goode B.D. pastor of Denton in Norfolk, on of the Assembly of Divines.
A SERMON PREACHED before the Honorable House of Commons at their late solemne monethly Fast, March 26. 1645. Act. 13. 36. For David after he had served his owne generation, by the will of God fell on sleepe.
A SERMON PREACHED before the Honourable House of Commons At their late solemn monthly Fast, March 26. 1645. Act. 13. 36. For David After he had served his own generation, by the will of God fell on sleep.
And Iob is recorded to be a perfect man and upright, and none like him in the earth, Iob 1. 8. And so David here being often spoken of in this Chapter,
And Job is recorded to be a perfect man and upright, and none like him in the earth, Job 1. 8. And so David Here being often spoken of in this Chapter,
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before the mention of him is dismist, the Holy Ghost leaves this Character of honour upon his name, in the words of my Text ▪ David served his owne generation.
before the mention of him is dismissed, the Holy Ghost leaves this Character of honour upon his name, in the words of my Text ▪ David served his own generation.
There is some difference in the reading of the words of my Text amongst Interpreters. Some affixe these words [ by the will of God ] to the former clause, and read them thus:
There is Some difference in the reading of the words of my Text among Interpreters. some affix these words [ by the will of God ] to the former clause, and read them thus:
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And having proved Christ to be risen againe, and to be alive, by that prophecie of David; Thou shalt not suffer thy holy One to see corruption, vers. 35. Lest any one should take this to be understood in a full sense of David; he preventeth that by saying, That David by the will of God died, and saw corruption;
And having proved christ to be risen again, and to be alive, by that prophecy of David; Thou shalt not suffer thy holy One to see corruption, vers. 35. Lest any one should take this to be understood in a full sense of David; he preventeth that by saying, That David by the will of God died, and saw corruption;
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because his death and corruption leaves this Prophecie an evident proofe of Christs resurrection. My purpose is not to speake of the latter words of the Text at all, but of these onely; David, after he had served:
Because his death and corruption leaves this Prophecy an evident proof of Christ resurrection. My purpose is not to speak of the latter words of the Text At all, but of these only; David, After he had served:
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In the second of Sam. 23. David is called the sweet singer of Israel; being the Penman of that precious Modell of divine truth, the Booke of Psalmes, 2 Sam. 6. He brought backe the Arke of God unto his Citie;
In the second of Sam. 23. David is called the sweet singer of Israel; being the Penman of that precious Model of divine truth, the Book of Psalms, 2 Sam. 6. He brought back the Ark of God unto his city;
Thus David, both as a King and as a Prophet, was a glorious instrument in his lifetime, of advancing the good of Church and Common-wealth ▪ This was Davids service.
Thus David, both as a King and as a Prophet, was a glorious Instrument in his lifetime, of advancing the good of Church and Commonwealth ▪ This was Davids service.
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Such as are truly godly, according to their abilities and callings, are serviceable for the publique good of Church and Common-wealth in the times they live in.
Such as Are truly godly, according to their abilities and callings, Are serviceable for the public good of Church and Commonwealth in the times they live in.
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First, men of gracious spirits in all Ages have beene serviceable to their generations; active for the publique good according to their abilities and places.
First, men of gracious spirits in all Ages have been serviceable to their generations; active for the public good according to their abilities and places.
yet became all things to all men, that he might gaine the more, 1 Cor. 9. 19. The like might be shewed of Zerubbabel, Nehemiah, Daniel, and divers others recorded in Scripture.
yet became all things to all men, that he might gain the more, 1 Cor. 9. 19. The like might be showed of Zerubbabel, Nehemiah, daniel, and diverse Others recorded in Scripture.
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The first Reason hereof is, because Christ hath charged this duty on every member of that body whereof he is the head, 1 Cor. 12. 25. The members should have the same care one of another, that the members of the natural body have.
The First Reason hereof is, Because christ hath charged this duty on every member of that body whereof he is the head, 1 Cor. 12. 25. The members should have the same care one of Another, that the members of the natural body have.
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The manifestation of the Spirit is given to profit withall, 1 Cor. 12. 7. Honour the Lord with thy riches, Pro. 3. 9. The good servant in the Gospel is knowne by this, that having received ten talents, with the imployment of these he gained other ten.
The manifestation of the Spirit is given to profit withal, 1 Cor. 12. 7. Honour the Lord with thy riches, Pro 3. 9. The good servant in the Gospel is known by this, that having received ten Talents, with the employment of these he gained other ten.
Christ Iesus will never owne us for his, Matth. 25. 35. The Heathens by the law of nature had thus much Divinitie, as to know they were bound to improve their parts and endowments for the common good:
christ Iesus will never own us for his, Matthew 25. 35. The heathens by the law of nature had thus much Divinity, as to know they were bound to improve their parts and endowments for the Common good:
and therefore it was a Law in Athens that every one when he came to the age of a man, should take an oath whereof this was part, that he should do his uttermost endeavour to leave the Common-wealth, whereof he was a Member, in a more flourishing estate then he found it.
and Therefore it was a Law in Athens that every one when he Come to the age of a man, should take an oath whereof this was part, that he should do his uttermost endeavour to leave the Commonwealth, whereof he was a Member, in a more flourishing estate then he found it.
The Egyptians had a Law that every one should give up his name and trade to the Governours of the Common-wealth, that they might be able to take an account of him what benefit he brought to the Common-weal he lived in.
The egyptians had a Law that every one should give up his name and trade to the Governors of the Commonwealth, that they might be able to take an account of him what benefit he brought to the Commonweal he lived in.
[ Omnes autem cives cum ad aetatem adolescentiae pervenissent, conceptis verbis iurabant. Pugnabo prosacris, prosanctitatibus, sive solus, sive cum multis, e•itar ne patriam meam tradam posteris deteriorem, sed multo magis florentem.
[ Omnes autem cives cum ad aetatem adolescentiae pervenissent, conceptis verbis iurabant. Pugnabo prosacris, prosanctitatibus, sive solus, sive cum multis, e•itar ne Patriam meam Tradam Posteris deteriorem, sed Much magis florentem.
Aegyptiorum lex magnopere approbanda est, qua singuli cogebantur nomina et artes suas apud moderatores reipublicae profiteri, ut operis deinde sui rationem reddere cogerentur. Osorius Lusit. deregis institutione. lib. 7. ]
Egyptian lex Magnopere approbanda est, qua Singuli cogebantur nomina et arts suas apud moderatores reipublicae profiteri, ut operis Deinde sui rationem reddere cogerentur. Osorius Lusit. deregis Institution. lib. 7. ]
Those that are exalted starres in the firmament of earthly power, if like that star in the East they lead to Christ, thousands will be induced to follow by their example.
Those that Are exalted Stars in the firmament of earthly power, if like that star in the East they led to christ, thousands will be induced to follow by their Exampl.
Sometimes it will be necessary to employ all, adventure all, expend all we have, and upon this very condition Christ gives admission into Gospel Service, Luke 14. 33. but this, a wicked man will never come up unto for God. The world is his.
Sometime it will be necessary to employ all, adventure all, expend all we have, and upon this very condition christ gives admission into Gospel Service, Lycia 14. 33. but this, a wicked man will never come up unto for God. The world is his.
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And therefore as the king of Navarre said to Beza, That he would lanch no further into the Sea of Religion then he might be sure to return safe into the haven:
And Therefore as the King of Navarre said to Beza, That he would launch no further into the Sea of Religion then he might be sure to return safe into the Haven:
Gods people feare not to make Beneficence their Patrimony, because they have the best Assuring house in the World for their adventures, the promises of God.
God's people Fear not to make Beneficence their Patrimony, Because they have the best Assuring house in the World for their adventures, the promises of God.
The prayers, much more the cares of unregenerate men are an abomination to the Lord, Prov. 28. 9. God may use unregenerate men to do good offices to his Church,
The Prayers, much more the Cares of unregenerate men Are an abomination to the Lord, Curae 28. 9. God may use unregenerate men to do good Offices to his Church,
God made use of Cyrus to deliver his people out of captivity, and to repaire the decayed estate of the Church and Common-wealth of the Iewes, ▪ Ezra 1. Of Balaam to blesse his people.
God made use of Cyrus to deliver his people out of captivity, and to repair the decayed estate of the Church and Commonwealth of the Iewes, ▪ Ezra 1. Of balaam to bless his people.
Of Nebuchadnezzar to command all Nations ▪ Countries and Languages, to worship the God of Daniel. Of Hiram to prepare timber for the building of his Temple.
Of Nebuchadnezzar to command all nations ▪ Countries and Languages, to worship the God of daniel. Of Hiram to prepare timber for the building of his Temple.
Of Marcus Aurelius the Emperour to enjoyne the Senate of Rome to make an Edict that they should be burnt quick , that accused a Christian because of his Religion.
Of Marcus Aurelius the Emperor to enjoin the Senate of Room to make an Edict that they should be burned quick, that accused a Christian Because of his Religion.
And hence it is, that one Moses can doe more with God, then a thousand Pharaohs, one Eliah more then a thousand false prophets, one Abraham more then a thousand Sodomites.
And hence it is, that one Moses can do more with God, then a thousand Pharaohs, one Elijah more then a thousand false Prophets, one Abraham more then a thousand Sodomites.
So good publique servants must be such as acquaint themselves with the true state of those affairs they are trusted with, that so they may be alwayes ready to perform those offices that publique necessity will impose upon them.
So good public Servants must be such as acquaint themselves with the true state of those affairs they Are trusted with, that so they may be always ready to perform those Offices that public necessity will impose upon them.
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There may be many tall Cedars in Church or State, yet if they do not beare this fruit of the Spirit, Love, they more shadow then shield the plants that grow under them,
There may be many tall Cedars in Church or State, yet if they do not bear this fruit of the Spirit, Love, they more shadow then shield the plants that grow under them,
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There is nothing will be at so much paines and cost, and therefore nothing makes a man so serviceable as Love, 1. Cor. 13. 4. Love endureth all things, is bountifull, seekes not her owne, nothing will adventure like Love, Cant. 6. 8. Love is stronger then death.
There is nothing will be At so much pains and cost, and Therefore nothing makes a man so serviceable as Love, 1. Cor. 13. 4. Love Endureth all things, is bountiful, seeks not her own, nothing will adventure like Love, Cant 6. 8. Love is Stronger then death.
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Love is that which will never be bribed to desert the Publique, as Tully though but a Heathen could say, I would not accept of immortalitie for a reward, to bring any detriment to the Common-wealth, Publique service many times meets with the most grating ingratitude of any other,
Love is that which will never be bribed to desert the Public, as Tully though but a Heathen could say, I would not accept of immortality for a reward, to bring any detriment to the Commonwealth, Public service many times meets with the most grating ingratitude of any other,
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as a Heathen told his son, that much desired to have a publique employment, he took him and shewed him the antiquated plancks of a weather-beaten ship,
as a Heathen told his son, that much desired to have a public employment, he took him and showed him the antiquated planks of a Weather-beaten ship,
The Prophet Zachary compares them to the levelling and making plaine of mountaines, Zach. 4. 7. in the 91. Psal. v. 13. they are compared to the treading on the Lion and the Adder.
The Prophet Zachary compares them to the levelling and making plain of Mountains, Zach 4. 7. in the 91. Psalm v. 13. they Are compared to the treading on the lion and the Adder.
And therefore when God set Iehoshaphat about the Reformation of the Church of Iudah, it is said that his heart was lifted up or incouraged in the wayes of God, 2 Chron. 17. 6. his heart was raised above the fear of any opposition.
And Therefore when God Set Jehoshaphat about the Reformation of the Church of Iudah, it is said that his heart was lifted up or encouraged in the ways of God, 2 Chronicles 17. 6. his heart was raised above the Fear of any opposition.
When Ioshua was called to fight the battels of the Lord, God gave him this Commandment over and over, 1. Iosh. 6. Be strong and of a good courage, and verse 7. Only be strong, and very courageous.
When Ioshua was called to fight the battles of the Lord, God gave him this Commandment over and over, 1. Joshua 6. Be strong and of a good courage, and verse 7. Only be strong, and very courageous.
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and told him he should take them both rather then he would doe it g . Fiftly, good servants are wise in ordering their masters affaires to the best advantage;
and told him he should take them both rather then he would do it g. Fifty, good Servants Are wise in ordering their Masters affairs to the best advantage;
When Moses was to direct the children of Israel in the choice of Governours, he saith, Deuteronomie 1. 13. Chuse ye wise men and knowne among your tribes.
When Moses was to Direct the children of Israel in the choice of Governors, he Says, Deuteronomy 1. 13. Choose you wise men and known among your tribes.
It is a wofull thing in any, to call evill good, or good evill, Isai. 5. 20. When this is but the peoples sinne, you may see the fruit of it, Ier. 4. 20. Destruction upon destruction, the whole land is spoiled;
It is a woeful thing in any, to call evil good, or good evil, Isaiah 5. 20. When this is but the peoples sin, you may see the fruit of it, Jeremiah 4. 20. Destruction upon destruction, the Whole land is spoiled;
and Solomon happy in making that choice, when being called unto the Kingdome of Israel, and being bidden to aske what he would, hee said, Give thy servant an understanding heart to iudge thy people, that I may discerne betwixt good and bad, 1 Kings 3. 9.
and Solomon happy in making that choice, when being called unto the Kingdom of Israel, and being bidden to ask what he would, he said, Give thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern betwixt good and bad, 1 Kings 3. 9.
Secondly, the wisdome requisite in publique persons, is to act seasonably, Matth. 24. 45. Hee is a faithfull and wise servant that giveth the houshold meat in due season.
Secondly, the Wisdom requisite in public Persons, is to act seasonably, Matthew 24. 45. He is a faithful and wise servant that gives the household meat in due season.
When Daniel understood by Bookes, Dan. 9. 2. That the seventy yeares of Jerusalems desolation were accomplished, he presently set his face unto the Lord God to seek deliverance by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
When daniel understood by Books, Dan. 9. 2. That the seventy Years of Jerusalems desolation were accomplished, he presently Set his face unto the Lord God to seek deliverance by prayer and supplications, with fasting and Sackcloth and Ashes.
to preferre the publique before the private, to build Gods house before we build our own, to secure the rootes of happines, (Religion and Lawes) before the branches,
to prefer the public before the private, to built God's house before we built our own, to secure the roots of happiness, (Religion and Laws) before the branches,
Such actions onely are the true fruits of Gospel grace, and Christian obedience, according to that rule of our Saviour, Iohn 7. 18. He is true that seekes the glory of him that sent him.
Such actions only Are the true fruits of Gospel grace, and Christian Obedience, according to that Rule of our Saviour, John 7. 18. He is true that seeks the glory of him that sent him.
As David set himselfe with all his might to build the Temple, 1 Chron. 29. 2. God requires that our All should be sacrificed for the managing of his Cause,
As David Set himself with all his might to built the Temple, 1 Chronicles 29. 2. God requires that our All should be sacrificed for the managing of his Cause,
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and promoting of his Glory, Mat. 10. 37. If Christ call for our time, our strength, our estates, our parts, our labours, our graces, our prayers, our lives,
and promoting of his Glory, Mathew 10. 37. If christ call for our time, our strength, our estates, our parts, our labours, our graces, our Prayers, our lives,
First, Dominus dedit, The Lord hath given us all we have, What hast thou that thou hast not received at his hand? and then it is all the reason in the world, that God should be served of his owne.
First, Dominus dedit, The Lord hath given us all we have, What hast thou that thou hast not received At his hand? and then it is all the reason in the world, that God should be served of his own.
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We may from hence take an estimate of our Spirituall condition what it is. Godly men are serviceable, sincerely, thorowly, faithfully, zealously serviceable to their generation:
We may from hence take an estimate of our Spiritual condition what it is. Godly men Are serviceable, sincerely, thoroughly, faithfully, zealously serviceable to their generation:
First, such as are enemies to the publique good, such as by secret plots, or open violence, subvert the happines of that Church and Common-wealth in which they live.
First, such as Are enemies to the public good, such as by secret plots, or open violence, subvert the happiness of that Church and Commonwealth in which they live.
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Some there be that are like the Star Mercury, of which Astronomers say, that it is either well-affected or malignant as it stands in Conjunction with other starres.
some there be that Are like the Star Mercury, of which Astronomers say, that it is either Well-affected or malignant as it Stands in Conjunction with other Stars.
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Some on purpose will not know or own Christs cause, like rich men that will not know their poor kindred for this reason, because they shall cost them nothing.
some on purpose will not know or own Christ cause, like rich men that will not know their poor kindred for this reason, Because they shall cost them nothing.
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The Logick of the Scripture makes but two divisions of all the men in the World, Mat. 12. 30. our Saviour tells us he that is not with me, is against me.
The Logic of the Scripture makes but two divisions of all the men in the World, Mathew 12. 30. our Saviour tells us he that is not with me, is against me.
Thirdly, such are ungodly men as are friends, but not thorow, nor sincere friends unto the publique, such are wishers and woulders, that would blesse the publique exceedingly,
Thirdly, such Are ungodly men as Are Friends, but not thorough, nor sincere Friends unto the public, such Are wishers and woulders, that would bless the public exceedingly,
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then they murmure, and repine, and wish for their old Religion, like those, Jere. 44. 17. then they would gladly make a Captain and go back again into Egypt. These are no godly men.
then they murmur, and repine, and wish for their old Religion, like those, Jere. 44. 17. then they would gladly make a Captain and go back again into Egypt. These Are no godly men.
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and yet for want of right aimes in their undertakings, if they be weighed in the ballance of the Sanctuary, may want some grains of the weight a godly man must have.
and yet for want of right aims in their undertakings, if they be weighed in the balance of the Sanctuary, may want Some grains of the weight a godly man must have.
This I will premise as a foundation, That there is no outward service whatsoever, be it never so Great, Specious or Honourable, that of it self can be an infallible Argument of a sincere and publique spirit, 1 Cor. 13. we may give all our goods to the poor,
This I will premise as a Foundation, That there is no outward service whatsoever, be it never so Great, Specious or Honourable, that of it self can be an infallible Argument of a sincere and public Spirit, 1 Cor. 13. we may give all our goods to the poor,
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It is a very hard matter to do any greater outward publique service then some of the Heathen have done [ Eumolpus bellum Athenis intulisset: et fuit Oraculo editum, Athenas victrices fore, si quisquam se neci pro salute patriae devoveret.
It is a very hard matter to do any greater outward public service then Some of the Heathen have done [ Eumolpus bellum Athenis intulisset: et fuit Oraculo editum, Athenas victrices before, si quisquam se neci Pro salute patriae devoveret.
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lib. 7. ] When Eumolpus made warre with the Athenians, the Oracle delivered this to the people, That if any would offer himself to death for the safety of his Countrey, the Athenians should get the victory:
lib. 7. ] When Eumolpus made war with the Athenians, the Oracle Delivered this to the people, That if any would offer himself to death for the safety of his Country, the Athenians should get the victory:
There must be a right inward frame of the soul, as well as outward service, to demonstrate a publique spirit, which to discern, you may consider these Symptomes.
There must be a right inward frame of the soul, as well as outward service, to demonstrate a public Spirit, which to discern, you may Consider these Symptoms.
This is a signe of a right frame of heart, or a publique spirit, when we so dispose of our selves in our employments, that we may be in a better capacity to carry on Gods designes,
This is a Signen of a right frame of heart, or a public Spirit, when we so dispose of our selves in our employments, that we may be in a better capacity to carry on God's designs,
then our own, and to advance the Publique more then our own interests, when we having a subsistence, do willingly embrace a call to an employment, wherein we do more good to others,
then our own, and to advance the Public more then our own interests, when we having a subsistence, do willingly embrace a call to an employment, wherein we do more good to Others,
but they that trode out the Corne had plentifull feeding with their labour, for it was a Law, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the Corne.
but they that trodden out the Corn had plentiful feeding with their labour, for it was a Law, Thou shalt not muzzle the Mouth of the ox that treadeth out the Corn.
Publique spirits are ambitious of doing great things, but not of having great things for themselves, especially at such times as the Common-wealth is at a lowe ebb,
Public spirits Are ambitious of doing great things, but not of having great things for themselves, especially At such times as the Commonwealth is At a low ebb,
God speakes by way of reproof to Baruch, for desiring much in times of common calamity, Jer. 45. 5. I am now, saith God, pulling down what I have builded,
God speaks by Way of reproof to baruch, for desiring much in times of Common calamity, Jer. 45. 5. I am now, Says God, pulling down what I have built,
Solomon left us a good President of a publique spirit 1 Kin. 3. 9. who when he might have asked what he would, asked wise and understanding heart, to discern betwixt good & bad, and to judge the people.
Solomon left us a good President of a public Spirit 1 Kin. 3. 9. who when he might have asked what he would, asked wise and understanding heart, to discern betwixt good & bad, and to judge the people.
men of publique spirits when they are called to employments, make matter of duty their main care, they are more sollicitous how to please God in doing the duty of their calling,
men of public spirits when they Are called to employments, make matter of duty their main care, they Are more solicitous how to please God in doing the duty of their calling,
While private spirits wrestle with men, and strive who shall have the most honour, and greatest command, gratious spirits wrestle with God by prayer for ability to execute Gods command,
While private spirits wrestle with men, and strive who shall have the most honour, and greatest command, gracious spirits wrestle with God by prayer for ability to execute God's command,
Thus did Samuel, 1 Sam. 7. 12. when the Philistines came out to battell against Israel, and the Israelites were afraid, Samuel offered Sacrifice and prayed for them,
Thus did Samuel, 1 Sam. 7. 12. when the philistines Come out to battle against Israel, and the Israelites were afraid, Samuel offered Sacrifice and prayed for them,
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and would have done sacrifice unto them, but when they perceived that by the peoples admiration of them, the glory due to God, (whose power had wrought that miracle) began to be attributed to them, they rent their clothes out of indignation,
and would have done sacrifice unto them, but when they perceived that by the peoples admiration of them, the glory due to God, (whose power had wrought that miracle) began to be attributed to them, they rend their clothes out of Indignation,
and cryed, Wee are men of like passions with your selves. Acts 14. 14, 15. God will not, and the godly will not, give the glory of his workings to any other but himself.
and cried, we Are men of like passion with your selves. Acts 14. 14, 15. God will not, and the godly will not, give the glory of his workings to any other but himself.
As showres upon a dunghill make it grow full of weeds, so great mercies great deliverances, great victories make evil men ambitious, proud, and insolent.
As showers upon a dunghill make it grow full of weeds, so great Mercies great Deliverances, great victories make evil men ambitious, proud, and insolent.
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When Isaiah by the spirit of Prophecy did foresee the calamities that the Persians would bring upon Judah, he lamented exceedingly, saying, Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me,
When Isaiah by the Spirit of Prophecy did foresee the calamities that the Persians would bring upon Judah, he lamented exceedingly, saying, Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to Comfort me,
because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people, Isaiah 22. 4. When Daniel foresaw the miseries that Antiochus would bring upon the Jewes, he sainted,
Because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people, Isaiah 22. 4. When daniel foresaw the misery's that Antiochus would bring upon the Jews, he sainted,
and was sick certain dayes, Daniel 8. 27. Nehemiah, though in great prosperity himself, having a place of honour in the court of Artaxerxes, then the greatest Monarch in the earth:
and was sick certain days, daniel 8. 27. Nehemiah, though in great Prosperity himself, having a place of honour in the court of Artaxerxes, then the greatest Monarch in the earth:
but they that never brought water to quench the flames of Christendom till the fire broke out in their own houses, may question whether the common cause,
but they that never brought water to quench the flames of Christendom till the fire broke out in their own houses, may question whither the Common cause,
Terentius that was Captain of the Guard to Adrian the Emperour, gave a remarkable testimony of a publique spirit, who putting up a petition to the Emperour, that the Orthodox Christians might have a Temple by themselves, to worship God in apart from the Arrians, the Emperour tore his petition and threw it down,
Terentius that was Captain of the Guard to Adrian the Emperor, gave a remarkable testimony of a public Spirit, who putting up a petition to the Emperor, that the Orthodox Christians might have a Temple by themselves, to worship God in apart from the Arians, the Emperor tore his petition and threw it down,
but he modestly gathered up the pieces of his petition again, and told him, If he could not be heard in Gods cause, he would never make any request for himself.
but he modestly gathered up the Pieces of his petition again, and told him, If he could not be herd in God's cause, he would never make any request for himself.
Peace to as many as walke according to this rule, Gal. 6. 16. Thou shalt not doe evill that good may come thereof, is a Rule that holds in all actions whatsoever;
Peace to as many as walk according to this Rule, Gal. 6. 16. Thou shalt not do evil that good may come thereof, is a Rule that holds in all actions whatsoever;
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and said that from thenceforth he should have warres, 2 Chro. 16. 9. Jeroboam made a more easie and a more cheap religion then God appointed to establish his new erected kingdom;
and said that from thenceforth he should have wars, 2 Chro 16. 9. Jeroboam made a more easy and a more cheap Religion then God appointed to establish his new erected Kingdom;
They make conscience of doing one thing as well as another, even every thing, within the compasse of their calling and abilities, that tendeth to the advancement of the Publique.
They make conscience of doing one thing as well as Another, even every thing, within the compass of their calling and abilities, that tendeth to the advancement of the Public.
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Artaxerxes was convinced that Gods work must be throughly done, when he gave that command to his Treasurers, Ezra 7. 23. whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven;
Artaxerxes was convinced that God's work must be thoroughly done, when he gave that command to his Treasurers, Ezra 7. 23. whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven;
for why should there bee wrath against the Realme of the King and his sons? Sincere reformers of the Church will not leave the work untill every thing in religion is refined and established according to the patterne.
for why should there be wrath against the Realm of the King and his Sons? Sincere reformers of the Church will not leave the work until every thing in Religion is refined and established according to the pattern.
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but God valueth these as nothing, because they did not all things he commanded, their partialitie did manifest those things which they did, to be done with hypocriticall spirits.
but God valueth these as nothing, Because they did not all things he commanded, their partiality did manifest those things which they did, to be done with hypocritical spirits.
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He was very zealous to destroy the posterity of Ahab, and the worship of Baal, yet he kept up the Calves at Dan and Bethel, 2 Kings 10. 29. Saul his heart was not right,
He was very zealous to destroy the posterity of Ahab, and the worship of Baal, yet he kept up the Calves At Dan and Bethel, 2 Kings 10. 29. Saul his heart was not right,
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It is a signe of uprightnes in matters of justice, when the direction of the Prophet Amos is perfectly observed, Amos 5. 24. Let iudgement runne downe like waters,
It is a Signen of uprightness in matters of Justice, when the direction of the Prophet Amos is perfectly observed, Amos 5. 24. Let judgement run down like waters,
but presently went about his worke, without any carnall reasonings against it, saying, I conferred not with flesh and blood, Gal. 1. 16. This is the Character the holy Ghost sets upon Caleb, Numb. 14. 24. And he followed God fully;
but presently went about his work, without any carnal reasonings against it, saying, I conferred not with Flesh and blood, Gal. 1. 16. This is the Character the holy Ghost sets upon Caleb, Numb. 14. 24. And he followed God Fully;
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A publique spirit will teach us to set light by our ease, our wealth, our honour, our friends, our life, to manifest our love to God in great undertakings for his glory.
A public Spirit will teach us to Set Light by our ease, our wealth, our honour, our Friends, our life, to manifest our love to God in great undertakings for his glory.
I have now in some measure withdrawne the curtaines, and removed the vaile from our deceitfull hearts, I now desire that you all, especially such as have the highest employments for the Publike, may now take a serious view of your own hearts,
I have now in Some measure withdrawn the curtains, and removed the veil from our deceitful hearts, I now desire that you all, especially such as have the highest employments for the Public, may now take a serious view of your own hearts,
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and try your publique actions by this touch-stone of sincerity, and then aske your consciences that question, which Luther commended to the Christians of Argentina, to be the first and last question in their Disputations, which was this:
and try your public actions by this touchstone of sincerity, and then ask your Consciences that question, which Luther commended to the Christians of Argentina, to be the First and last question in their Disputations, which was this:
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If thou beest of the meanest forme of Christians, and hast small worldy endowments, yet there be two wayes to make thy services very usefull to the Publique, and comfortable to thy selfe.
If thou Best of the Meanest Form of Christians, and hast small worldy endowments, yet there be two ways to make thy services very useful to the Public, and comfortable to thy self.
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Vincentius Ferrer reports a story of one Sophia a gracious woman in Constantinople, who, when there was a Church in building there, a cart laden with stones,
Vincentius Ferrer reports a story of one Sophia a gracious woman in Constantinople, who, when there was a Church in building there, a cart laden with stones,
and stayed at this womans door, which she perceiving, went and fetched some hay to refresh the oxen, which she did with so much affection to the work in hand, that after the Church was built there was found written over one of the doors in golden letters, Sophia built this Church. The truth of this sto - I leave to the author,
and stayed At this woman's door, which she perceiving, went and fetched Some hay to refresh the oxen, which she did with so much affection to the work in hand, that After the Church was built there was found written over one of the doors in golden letters, Sophia built this Church. The truth of this Sto - I leave to the author,
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but this is unquestionably true, Though wee cannot do much service to Sion, yet much love to Sion will do much good unto our selves, Psal. 122. 6. Pray for the peace of Ierusalem:
but this is unquestionably true, Though we cannot do much service to Sion, yet much love to Sion will do much good unto our selves, Psalm 122. 6. prey for the peace of Ierusalem:
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Marcus Aurelius, having had experience of the power of the Christians prayers that were in his army, wrote to the Senate of Rome, to permit the Christians to have their liberty,
Marcus Aurelius, having had experience of the power of the Christians Prayers that were in his army, wrote to the Senate of Rome, to permit the Christians to have their liberty,
Before I passe from this duty, and pretious priviledge of prayer, I desire to engage both my self and you, to the more frequent and zealous exercise of it, by shewing some of the excellencies of prayer that may remaine as indeleble Characters upon our hearts of the benefit thereof.
Before I pass from this duty, and precious privilege of prayer, I desire to engage both my self and you, to the more frequent and zealous exercise of it, by showing Some of the excellencies of prayer that may remain as indelible Characters upon our hearts of the benefit thereof.
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Secondly, there is no blessing that is good for us to enjoy, but in Gods time prayer will obtaine it, 1 Iohn 5. 14. If we aske any thing according to his will he heareth us:
Secondly, there is no blessing that is good for us to enjoy, but in God's time prayer will obtain it, 1 John 5. 14. If we ask any thing according to his will he hears us:
Now therefore, O Lord, heare the prayer & supplication of thy servant, and cause thy face to shine upon thy Sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lords sake.
Now Therefore, Oh Lord, hear the prayer & supplication of thy servant, and cause thy face to shine upon thy Sanctuary that is desolate, for the lords sake.
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When God speaks of the glorious times the Church should enjoy, he then promises to heare the prayers of his afflicted Saints, Psal. 102. 16, 17. When the Lord shall build up Sion, he shall appeare in his glory;
When God speaks of the glorious times the Church should enjoy, he then promises to hear the Prayers of his afflicted Saints, Psalm 102. 16, 17. When the Lord shall built up Sion, he shall appear in his glory;
What I am now teaching, and you hearing, we are all now professing, that all other endevours for the publique good, are of little consequence, without earnest prayer to God for his blessing upon them.
What I am now teaching, and you hearing, we Are all now professing, that all other endeavours for the public good, Are of little consequence, without earnest prayer to God for his blessing upon them.
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We are all this day called to pray for the kingdome, and to wing our prayers with faith, fasting, mourning for our sinnes, and reformation of our lives.
We Are all this day called to pray for the Kingdom, and to wing our Prayers with faith, fasting, mourning for our Sins, and Reformation of our lives.
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and will be too hard for cold and formall, but especially for sinfull prayers. Oh that we could present God with the sacrifice of prayer, from hearts truly broken,
and will be too hard for cold and formal, but especially for sinful Prayers. O that we could present God with the sacrifice of prayer, from hearts truly broken,
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Surely our prayers would have beene more prevailing, if God could have said to none of us as to those, Isa. 29. 13. You draw neare unto me with your mouthes,
Surely our Prayers would have been more prevailing, if God could have said to none of us as to those, Isaiah 29. 13. You draw near unto me with your mouths,
Peace, and Reformation; but there was never yet strength to bring forth, because the right midwives have not beene used; unfeigned faith, and true repentance. Thus much in generall.
Peace, and Reformation; but there was never yet strength to bring forth, Because the right midwives have not been used; unfeigned faith, and true Repentance. Thus much in general.
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You have better opportunities then ever any Parliament of England had before you, to be effectuall means of the happinesse both of Church and Common-wealth.
You have better opportunities then ever any Parliament of England had before you, to be effectual means of the happiness both of Church and Commonwealth.
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let no false Bias upon your hearts, rob you either of the comfort, or successe of your great adventures, of your long and unparalleld labours in the publique cause.
let no false Bias upon your hearts, rob you either of the Comfort, or success of your great adventures, of your long and unparalleled labours in the public cause.
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and he and his people had riches and honours in abundance with peace, 2. Chron. 17. In reference to Religion there are foure things lie before you to be done.
and he and his people had riches and honours in abundance with peace, 2. Chronicles 17. In Referente to Religion there Are foure things lie before you to be done.
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And in that where there be fit and able Leaders already found to carry on the work, it will be your honour and comfort to provide such maintenance for them, that they may be Resident.
And in that where there be fit and able Leaders already found to carry on the work, it will be your honour and Comfort to provide such maintenance for them, that they may be Resident.
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Contemptible meanes will soone make the persons of Ministers contemptible, and the contempt of their persons, will like a gangrene soone draw on the contempt of their doctrine,
Contemptible means will soon make the Persons of Ministers contemptible, and the contempt of their Persons, will like a gangrene soon draw on the contempt of their Doctrine,
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Thirdly ▪ let us strive to live up to our knowledge in our practise, that wee may be more like Christ. Two pictures, the more like they be to their originall, the more like they will be to one another,
Thirdly ▪ let us strive to live up to our knowledge in our practice, that we may be more like christ. Two pictures, the more like they be to their original, the more like they will be to one Another,
Fourthly, as Constantine in the Councell of Nice, when he had received severall Bookes from severall Bishops, containing matter of private complaint one against another, he took them presently and cast them into the fire to end the controversie:
Fourthly, as Constantine in the Council of Nicaenae, when he had received several Books from several Bishops, containing matter of private complaint one against Another, he took them presently and cast them into the fire to end the controversy:
A Heretique is by some compared to the beast Hyaena, that counterfeits the Shepherds voice, that so he may the more easily seduce the sheep to their destruction.
A Heretic is by Some compared to the beast Hyaena, that counterfeits the Shepherd's voice, that so he may the more Easily seduce the sheep to their destruction.
I may so say of corrupt discipline, there hath beene a dram of this in all the sins and punishments of England: and now it must be your care, that neither corrupt discipline,
I may so say of corrupt discipline, there hath been a dram of this in all the Sins and punishments of England: and now it must be your care, that neither corrupt discipline,
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Go on till you have accomplisht all that is to be done for the House of God, that by serving your owne generation, you may lay the foundations of happinesse for those generations that are still to come. FINIS.
Go on till you have accomplished all that is to be done for the House of God, that by serving your own generation, you may lay the foundations of happiness for those generations that Are still to come. FINIS.
Constantinus in Synodo Nicena libellos recipiens querelarum plenos, quos ei de privatis injuriis obtulerunt Episcopi, eos ne legendos sibi esse putavit, sed continue flammis tradidit. Ruffin. li. 1. c. 2. Socrat. li. 1. c. 5.
Constantinus in Synod Nicena Libellos Recipiens querelarum plenos, quos ei de privatis injuriis obtulerunt Bishops, eos ne legendos sibi esse putavit, sed continue flammis tradidit. Ruffin. li. 1. c. 2. Socrates li. 1. c. 5.
