Jacob raised: or, The means of making a nation happy both in spiritual and temporal priviledges. Presented in a sermon preached before the Right Honorable House of Peeres in the Abby Church at Westminster, at the late solemne monthly fast, Decemb. 30. 1646. / By Willam [sic] Goode, B.D. and Pastor of Denton in Norfolk. Published by order of the House of Peeres.
THe great miseries which this Prophet saw were coming upon the people of Israel, and those desolating judgements which he had a commission to denounce against them, were the cause of this mournfull question in my text.
THe great misery's which this Prophet saw were coming upon the people of Israel, and those desolating Judgments which he had a commission to denounce against them, were the cause of this mournful question in my text.
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He Prophecied in the time of Jeroboam the Second, who was the Son of Joash, 2 King. 14. 24. In his reign Israel had some restauration in regard of their outward estate,
He Prophesied in the time of Jeroboam the Second, who was the Son of Joash, 2 King. 14. 24. In his Reign Israel had Some restauration in regard of their outward estate,
as they were ripe for judgement, and therefore God sent this Prophet to mind them of those breaches and desolations which were speedily to come upon them, without their mature repentance.
as they were ripe for judgement, and Therefore God sent this Prophet to mind them of those Breaches and desolations which were speedily to come upon them, without their mature Repentance.
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This Fire is conceived to be a great drought, when the violent heat of the Sunne beames shall peirce the deepest of the earth below the roots of Corn or Trees,
This Fire is conceived to be a great drought, when the violent heat of the Sun beams shall pierce the Deepest of the earth below the roots of Corn or Trees,
as the Prophet being deeply affected with the sense of their calamity, and yet at a stand how they should compasse any deliverance, complains to God and saith, By whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.
as the Prophet being deeply affected with the sense of their calamity, and yet At a stand how they should compass any deliverance, complains to God and Says, By whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.
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but of the word of the Lord, Amos 8. 11. Thirdly, By whom shall Jacob arise? NONLATINALPHABET of NONLATINALPHABET signifies to arise, to stand, to establish;
but of the word of the Lord, Amos 8. 11. Thirdly, By whom shall Jacob arise? of signifies to arise, to stand, to establish;
The Text thus explained, affords us these Two Propositions: First, That Gods people may be brought so lowe, in regard of Temporal and Spiritual priviledges,
The Text thus explained, affords us these Two Propositions: First, That God's people may be brought so low, in regard of Temporal and Spiritual privileges,
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Amos though he could see no means whereby Jacob should be raised, yet he prayes Verse 3. O Lord pardon, and Verse 5. O Lord cease, and asketh God this question, By whom &c.
Amos though he could see no means whereby Jacob should be raised, yet he prays Verse 3. Oh Lord pardon, and Verse 5. Oh Lord cease, and asks God this question, By whom etc.
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Thus it was in Ahabs time, when there was a generall face of Idolatry, and such a persecution of the Ministers of God by those that had the highest authority,
Thus it was in Ahabs time, when there was a general face of Idolatry, and such a persecution of the Ministers of God by those that had the highest Authority,
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as Obadiah was forced to hide an hundred of the Prophets of the Lord by fifty in a cave, 1 King. 18. 4. And Elijah complained, They have for saken thy Covenant, and thrown down thine Altars;
as Obadiah was forced to hide an hundred of the prophets of the Lord by fifty in a cave, 1 King. 18. 4. And Elijah complained, They have for saken thy Covenant, and thrown down thine Altars;
Jer. 16. 10. When the people heard of great judgements, they cryed out, What is our iniquity? What is our sin? And Psal. 50. 21. I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thou art.
Jer. 16. 10. When the people herd of great Judgments, they cried out, What is our iniquity? What is our since? And Psalm 50. 21. I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thou art.
If David make the enemies of God to blaspheme, the sword shall never depart from his house, 2 Sam. 12. 14. He continueth and increaseth his judgements,
If David make the enemies of God to Blaspheme, the sword shall never depart from his house, 2 Sam. 12. 14. He Continueth and increases his Judgments,
Darius being vanquished by Alexander, and in his flight being in extremity of thirst, drank water out of a puddle that was mixed with much blood of slain souldiers,
Darius being vanquished by Alexander, and in his flight being in extremity of thirst, drank water out of a puddle that was mixed with much blood of slave Soldiers,
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and said it was the sweetest drink that ever he tasted in his life. And the Prodigal, Luk. 15. that regarded not all the dainties of his fathers house, while he was in it;
and said it was the Sweetest drink that ever he tasted in his life. And the Prodigal, Luk. 15. that regarded not all the dainties of his Father's house, while he was in it;
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when he was brought to live upon husks, and was ready to perish for hunger, did highly prize the dry bread he remembred to be amongst his fathers plenty.
when he was brought to live upon husks, and was ready to perish for hunger, did highly prize the dry bred he remembered to be among his Father's plenty.
The preciousnesse and stability of Faith, the beauty of Patience, and sincerity of Obedience, are never so much seen as in the deepest conflicts with the greatest troubles.
The preciousness and stability of Faith, the beauty of Patience, and sincerity of obedience, Are never so much seen as in the Deepest conflicts with the greatest Troubles.
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It made Elijah his faith glorious, when in contestation with Baals Priests, 1 King. 18. 38. he not only trusted God to send fire from heaven to consume his offering;
It made Elijah his faith glorious, when in contestation with Baal's Priests, 1 King. 18. 38. he not only trusted God to send fire from heaven to consume his offering;
Iustin Martyr acknowledged his conversion from being a Philosopher to become a Christian, was occasioned by the invincible faith and courage that he saw in the Martyrs, under all the torments they were put to suffer.
Justin Martyr acknowledged his conversion from being a Philosopher to become a Christian, was occasioned by the invincible faith and courage that he saw in the Martyrs, under all the torments they were put to suffer.
And the first Use of this point is, That if the people of God, who are as dear to him as the apple of his eye, may sometimes be under such troubles and miseries as seem inextricable;
And the First Use of this point is, That if the people of God, who Are as dear to him as the apple of his eye, may sometime be under such Troubles and misery's as seem inextricable;
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untill the Lord be pleased to raise us out of these present troubles and dangers, and accomplish for us those rich mercies which we desire, and hope for.
until the Lord be pleased to raise us out of these present Troubles and dangers, and accomplish for us those rich Mercies which we desire, and hope for.
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And to encourage and perswade us to this Patience, take these brief Considerations. First, They that wait for Gods salvation, with a free and full submission to his will,
And to encourage and persuade us to this Patience, take these brief Considerations. First, They that wait for God's salvation, with a free and full submission to his will,
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When David in his flight from Absolon came to this degree of submission unto God, 2 Sam. 15. 26. Here I am, let him do unto me what seemeth good in his eyes, David quickly got the victory over Absolon and all that rose up in that rebellion with him.
When David in his flight from Absalom Come to this degree of submission unto God, 2 Sam. 15. 26. Here I am, let him do unto me what seems good in his eyes, David quickly god the victory over Absalom and all that rose up in that rebellion with him.
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When the Jewes began to build the Wall of Jerusalem, Sanballet, and Tobias, and the Arabians &c. they all conspired together to go and fight against Jerusalem, Nehem. 4. 8. When they began to build the Temple, their enemies hired Counsellors and wrote Letters against them unto Cyrus King of Persia, Ezra 4. 5. and designed their ruine.
When the Jews began to built the Wall of Jerusalem, Sanballet, and Tobias, and the Arabians etc. they all conspired together to go and fight against Jerusalem, Nehemiah 4. 8. When they began to built the Temple, their enemies hired Counsellors and wrote Letters against them unto Cyrus King of Persiam, Ezra 4. 5. and designed their ruin.
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Evill men will strive for their lusts as for their lives, and therefore will struggle much against that Reformation that will either curb their extravagancies,
Evil men will strive for their Lustiest as for their lives, and Therefore will struggle much against that Reformation that will either curb their extravagancies,
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or expose them to much disgrace and scorn, even amongst their inferiours. And not only evill men, but Satan will muster up all his forces for opposition,
or expose them to much disgrace and scorn, even among their inferiors. And not only evil men, but Satan will muster up all his forces for opposition,
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So Satan when he discernes the Liberty and Purity of the Gospel is like to take his prisoners from him, he will shakle them with all troubles and miseries he can get commission to bring upon them. Fourthly.
So Satan when he discerns the Liberty and Purity of the Gospel is like to take his Prisoners from him, he will shackle them with all Troubles and misery's he can get commission to bring upon them. Fourthly.
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God might have turned us into dust as he did Sodome and Gomorrah, seeing our sins are greater then theirs could be, that never abused Gospel-mercy as we have done,
God might have turned us into dust as he did Sodom and Gomorrah, seeing our Sins Are greater then theirs could be, that never abused Gospel mercy as we have done,
In the midst of our judgements God hath remembred mercy, and by many miraculous deliverances in our greatest streits hath let us see that he would not give us up to be a prey to the teeth of our enemies:
In the midst of our Judgments God hath remembered mercy, and by many miraculous Deliverances in our greatest streits hath let us see that he would not give us up to be a prey to the teeth of our enemies:
Joseph was a great while in the hands of strangers and afterward in prison, before he became ruler of Aegypt. Israel were instructed with the Rod forty yeares in the wildernesse,
Joseph was a great while in the hands of Strangers and afterwards in prison, before he became ruler of Egypt. Israel were instructed with the Rod forty Years in the Wilderness,
For the Chyrurgion to pull off his salves, and to leave dressing the wounds of his Patient before he were healed, were to leave him desperate of any cure at all.
For the Chirurgeon to pull off his Salves, and to leave dressing the wounds of his Patient before he were healed, were to leave him desperate of any cure At all.
Kingdoms are well bought, whatever price we give for them, saith a Heathen. Whatever pressures we undergo, the purchase will be happy, if the Kingdom of Jesus Christ,
Kingdoms Are well bought, whatever price we give for them, Says a Heathen. Whatever pressures we undergo, the purchase will be happy, if the Kingdom of jesus christ,
Now God knowes, our strength is not the strength of stones, nor our flesh the flesh of brasse, Job 6. 12. And therefore God doth afflict his people in measure, Isa. 27. 7. God, that is our Physitian to mixe the potion of our adversity for us, is our Father as well as our Physitian,
Now God knows, our strength is not the strength of stones, nor our Flesh the Flesh of brass, Job 6. 12. And Therefore God does afflict his people in measure, Isaiah 27. 7. God, that is our physician to mix the potion of our adversity for us, is our Father as well as our physician,
but will let us see at length, All things shall work together for our good, Rom. 8. 28. Absolon sent twice to Joab to come and speak with him, and he would not;
but will let us see At length, All things shall work together for our good, Rom. 8. 28. Absalom sent twice to Joab to come and speak with him, and he would not;
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at length he sent his servants to set Joabs corn on fire, and so compelled him to come unto him, 2 Sam. 14. 30. When gentle means will not prevaile, God surprizeth our greatest comforts,
At length he sent his Servants to Set Joabs corn on fire, and so compelled him to come unto him, 2 Sam. 14. 30. When gentle means will not prevail, God surpriseth our greatest comforts,
and draw out our soules in prayer with that fervencie and constancie, that he may hear and deliver us, Isa. 26. 16. Eighthly, Wharever the afflictions of Gods people are, yet their condition is most comfortable of any other in the world:
and draw out our Souls in prayer with that fervency and constancy, that he may hear and deliver us, Isaiah 26. 16. Eighthly, Wharever the afflictions of God's people Are, yet their condition is most comfortable of any other in the world:
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2. Whatever they want in the world, yet they ever enjoy the best comforts, such as issue from the speciall love and favour of God in Christ Jesus; Pardon of sin, peace of conscience,
2. Whatever they want in the world, yet they ever enjoy the best comforts, such as issue from the special love and favour of God in christ jesus; Pardon of since, peace of conscience,
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Yet will I rejoyce in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation, Hab. 3. 17, 18. 3. The more bitternesse they meet with here, the more sweetnesse to eternity:
Yet will I rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation, Hab. 3. 17, 18. 3. The more bitterness they meet with Here, the more sweetness to eternity:
yet this shall be our advantage, We shall hereby sooner rest from our labours, and be in possession of perfect blessednesse, the reward of Gods Free-grace.
yet this shall be our advantage, We shall hereby sooner rest from our labours, and be in possession of perfect blessedness, the reward of God's Free grace.
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The undergoing of sore afflictions, is like the killing of a Lion, but when we return by death, we shall find honey in the dead Lion, much sweeter consolations for all the sorrows our afflictions have brought upon us.
The undergoing of soar afflictions, is like the killing of a lion, but when we return by death, we shall find honey in the dead lion, much Sweeten consolations for all the sorrows our afflictions have brought upon us.
When there is no meanes visible, or if visible, not effectual for our recovery; then we ought to apply our selves to God, to work deliverance for us. So Amos here:
When there is no means visible, or if visible, not effectual for our recovery; then we ought to apply our selves to God, to work deliverance for us. So Amos Here:
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Thus Jehosaphat, 2 Chron. 20. 12. When that great army of Moabites and Ammonites came against Jerusalem, which he thought himself no way able to resist, he saith, We know not what to do,
Thus Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 20. 12. When that great army of Moabites and Ammonites Come against Jerusalem, which he Thought himself not Way able to resist, he Says, We know not what to do,
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or from the multitude of the mountains, yet the Lord is the salvation of Israel, Jer. 3. 23. God is the Lord of hosts, and all the creatures in the world are but souldiers in that army which he commands;
or from the multitude of the Mountains, yet the Lord is the salvation of Israel, Jer. 3. 23. God is the Lord of hosts, and all the creatures in the world Are but Soldiers in that army which he commands;
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He can instantly turn the greatest famine into plenty, as in Samaria, when one day the women did eat their children for want of bread, the very next day two measures of Barley were sold for a shekel, 2 King. 7. 18.
He can instantly turn the greatest famine into plenty, as in Samaria, when one day the women did eat their children for want of bred, the very next day two measures of Barley were sold for a shekel, 2 King. 7. 18.
But it may be objected, What if God have decreed to bring desolating and destroying judgements upon a people, Zeph. 2. 3. can any application to God divert those?
But it may be objected, What if God have decreed to bring desolating and destroying Judgments upon a people, Zephaniah 2. 3. can any application to God divert those?
Whatever God decreeth against a Nation, where he hath a People, yet four things God will not fail to give to his own children that rightly seek his favour: 1. Spiritual peace with himself.
Whatever God decreeth against a nation, where he hath a People, yet four things God will not fail to give to his own children that rightly seek his favour: 1. Spiritual peace with himself.
God is faithfull, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able, 1 Cor. 10. 13. When thou passest thorow the waters, I will be with thee;
God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you Are able, 1 Cor. 10. 13. When thou passest thorough the waters, I will be with thee;
and thorow the fire, thou shalt not be burnt, Isa. 43. 2. They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint, Isa. 40. 31. 3. Sanctification of their troubles.
and thorough the fire, thou shalt not be burned, Isaiah 43. 2. They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint, Isaiah 40. 31. 3. Sanctification of their Troubles.
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God chasteneth us for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holinesse, Heb. 12. 10. and that we might not be condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11. 32. 4. God will give such an issue as shall be most for their happinesse.
God Chasteneth us for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Hebrew 12. 10. and that we might not be condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11. 32. 4. God will give such an issue as shall be most for their happiness.
these are always his Jewels, Mal. 3. 17. and he that toucheth them, toucheth the apple of his eye, Zach. 2. 8. God never quits his relations to his people, He is alwayes their friend, their father, their husband,
these Are always his Jewels, Malachi 3. 17. and he that touches them, touches the apple of his eye, Zach 2. 8. God never quits his relations to his people, He is always their friend, their father, their husband,
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and his compassions are more tender then the compassions of a mother, Isa. 49. 23. And as parents are most compassionate over their children when they are in distresse, that though they will correct them in their health,
and his compassions Are more tender then the compassions of a mother, Isaiah 49. 23. And as Parents Are most compassionate over their children when they Are in distress, that though they will correct them in their health,
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? For since I spake against him, I remember him earnestly still, my bowels are troubled for him, I will have mercy upon him, Ier. 31. 20. Gods Children may at all times go with confidence unto God,
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? For since I spoke against him, I Remember him earnestly still, my bowels Are troubled for him, I will have mercy upon him, Jeremiah 31. 20. God's Children may At all times go with confidence unto God,
when their calamities are at the highest, should we most earnestly seeke God for them. It falls out many times that some of Gods people are like Gideons Fleece, dry,
when their calamities Are At the highest, should we most earnestly seek God for them. It falls out many times that Some of God's people Are like Gideons Fleece, dry,
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There is reproved the want of compassion towards her, saying, Have ye no regard all ye that passe by? When Daniel foresaw the great miseries the Jewes were to suffer, by the cruelty of Antiochus, he fasted and mourned many dayes together, Dan. 10. 2, 3. When Nehemiah heard by Hanani the Prophet of the great affliction and reproach of the Jewes that escaped the Captivity, he sat down and wept certain dayes and prayed unto the God of heaven for their deliverance, Nehemiah 1. 4. And when Hester knew the Decree of Ahashuerus was sealed for the destruction of the Jewes in all his Provinces, she fasted and prayed and adventured her honour,
There is reproved the want of compassion towards her, saying, Have you no regard all you that pass by? When daniel foresaw the great misery's the Jews were to suffer, by the cruelty of Antiochus, he fasted and mourned many days together, Dan. 10. 2, 3. When Nehemiah herd by Hanani the Prophet of the great affliction and reproach of the Jews that escaped the Captivity, he sat down and wept certain days and prayed unto the God of heaven for their deliverance, Nehemiah 1. 4. And when Esther knew the decree of Ahasuerus was sealed for the destruction of the Jews in all his Provinces, she fasted and prayed and adventured her honour,
Gospel Truth revealing Jesus Christ, and conveying his graces, and priviledges unto a people, is that tree of life without which no Nation can become a Paradise.
Gospel Truth revealing jesus christ, and conveying his graces, and privileges unto a people, is that tree of life without which no nation can become a Paradise.
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There was much sowing and little reaping, the corn was rotten under the clods, and all their earnings as wages put into a broken bag, Hag. 1. 6. But assoon as the foundation of the Temple was laid, God saith, From this day will I blesse you, Hag. 2. 19, 20.
There was much sowing and little reaping, the corn was rotten under the clods, and all their earnings as wages put into a broken bag, Hag. 1. 6. But As soon as the Foundation of the Temple was laid, God Says, From this day will I bless you, Hag. 2. 19, 20.
Godlinesse having the promises of the life that now is, and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4. 8. And therefore the smaller any people are made, by their sins,
Godliness having the promises of the life that now is, and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4. 8. And Therefore the smaller any people Are made, by their Sins,
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If when all meanes seeme uneffectuall for the recovery or deliverance of a people, we ought then to apply our selves unto God, that by his Power and Wisdom,
If when all means seem uneffectual for the recovery or deliverance of a people, we ought then to apply our selves unto God, that by his Power and Wisdom,
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and settling of Religion in the power and purity of it, We are yet very Small, and if God by his power and goodnesse prevent not, may yet be smaller, by reason of the increase of Divisions, Ignorance, Prophanesse and Errors destructive to the power of godlinesse.
and settling of Religion in the power and purity of it, We Are yet very Small, and if God by his power and Goodness prevent not, may yet be smaller, by reason of the increase of Divisions, Ignorance, Profaneness and Errors destructive to the power of godliness.
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The sins of all sorts of people, Pride, Coveteousnesse, Contentious, Sabbath-breaking, Lying, Swearing, Drunkennesse, Ignorance, Sleighting of the Gospel, Formality in Religion, with many others;
The Sins of all sorts of people, Pride, Covetousness, Contentious, Sabbath-breaking, Lying, Swearing, drunkenness, Ignorance, Slighting of the Gospel, Formality in Religion, with many Others;
1. Breach of Covenant: And what judgement doth not this bring? You may see, Lev. 26. where God saith, He will revenge the quarrel of his Covenant, What a magazine of Judgements follow? and particularly the sorest of judgements, Famine is made thepunishment of this sin. 2 Sam. 21. Three years famine did Israel undergo,
1. Breach of Covenant: And what judgement does not this bring? You may see, Lev. 26. where God Says, He will revenge the quarrel of his Covenant, What a magazine of Judgments follow? and particularly the Sorest of Judgments, Famine is made thepunishment of this since. 2 Sam. 21. Three Years famine did Israel undergo,
How little have we mourned for the long afflictions of Germany, the bloody massacres of Ireland? for the poverty and wants of many Families among our selves, who have been exhausted,
How little have we mourned for the long afflictions of Germany, the bloody massacres of Ireland? for the poverty and Wants of many Families among our selves, who have been exhausted,
and lost their dearest friends, for their affection to Religion and the Publike safety? How many thousands in Ireland yet cry for pity and relief? and whether this hath been afforded to the uttermost of our ability, they best know that have the inspection of the high affairs of the Kingdom.
and lost their dearest Friends, for their affection to Religion and the Public safety? How many thousands in Ireland yet cry for pity and relief? and whither this hath been afforded to the uttermost of our ability, they best know that have the inspection of the high affairs of the Kingdom.
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Manasseh against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh, and both against Judah. Division among brethren, is a sin that makes a Nation small, and no sin is so fatal to it as this is.
Manasses against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasses, and both against Judah. Division among brothers, is a since that makes a nation small, and no since is so fatal to it as this is.
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They had in Rome a Shield in their Capitol, and it was said to be the Fate of that City, that whoever could get that shield, should likewise conquer the City.
They had in Room a Shield in their Capitol, and it was said to be the Fate of that city, that whoever could get that shield, should likewise conquer the city.
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as in the time of Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 20. 33. The high places were not taken away, for the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers.
as in the time of Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles 20. 33. The high places were not taken away, for the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their Father's.
Many strange Errors, Heresies and Blasphemies increase amongst us, which may be all seen in their colours, in those Books that are written against them.
Many strange Errors, Heresies and Blasphemies increase among us, which may be all seen in their colours, in those Books that Are written against them.
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if we consider the great Light, the powerfull Ordinances, the humbling Judgements, the miraculous Deliverances, and the choice Mercies which we have had.
if we Consider the great Light, the powerful Ordinances, the humbling Judgments, the miraculous Deliverances, and the choice mercies which we have had.
and such as have wasted themselves for your support; and then shall your light break out like the day, Isa. 58. 6, 7, 8. 3. Raise the Execution of Justice in every place of the Kingdom, and this will raise the Nation.
and such as have wasted themselves for your support; and then shall your Light break out like the day, Isaiah 58. 6, 7, 8. 3. Raise the Execution of justice in every place of the Kingdom, and this will raise the nation.
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Jeroboam purchased a kingdom by the sale of Truth, he strengthened himself in it, by setting up the Calves at Dan and Bethel; but the want of Truth proved at length the losse of both himself and his kingdom.
Jeroboam purchased a Kingdom by the sale of Truth, he strengthened himself in it, by setting up the Calves At Dan and Bethel; but the want of Truth proved At length the loss of both himself and his Kingdom.
If you observe the History of the Jewish Church from one end of it to another, you will find their happy and prosperous times were still under such governours as purged and maintained religion in the Purity of it, Chron. 2. 17. And their afflicted and broken times were still when Truth was corrupted by Idolatry, or lost by ignorance.
If you observe the History of the Jewish Church from one end of it to Another, you will find their happy and prosperous times were still under such Governors as purged and maintained Religion in the Purity of it, Chronicles 2. 17. And their afflicted and broken times were still when Truth was corrupted by Idolatry, or lost by ignorance.
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nor to him that went out, but great vexations upon all the inhabitants of the countries, 2 Chron. 15. 3. 5. Truth is in a double danger, and both these must be provided against, if Truth be secured.
nor to him that went out, but great vexations upon all the inhabitants of the countries, 2 Chronicles 15. 3. 5. Truth is in a double danger, and both these must be provided against, if Truth be secured.
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yet he would bring it into a mortall consumption by Errors and corruptions. Do therefore neither suffer Truth to be forced, or Faith betrayed out of your hands.
yet he would bring it into a Mortal consumption by Errors and corruptions. Do Therefore neither suffer Truth to be forced, or Faith betrayed out of your hands.
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First, That in Rom. 1. 20. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation: Upon the enjoying, beleiving, and obeying of Gospel-truth, depends all the happinesse of your souls,
First, That in Rom. 1. 20. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation: Upon the enjoying, believing, and obeying of Gospel truth, depends all the happiness of your Souls,
The certainty and sanctification of all temporary blessings comes out of Zion, in particular where the truth of the Gospel is upheld and obeyed, it gives first,
The certainty and sanctification of all temporary blessings comes out of Zion, in particular where the truth of the Gospel is upheld and obeyed, it gives First,
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As Caesar said once to the master of a Ship that was afraid in a storme, Fear nothing, thou carriest Caesar; So may I say, Let that Nation fear nothing that upholds and advanceth true Religion.
As Caesar said once to the master of a Ship that was afraid in a storm, fear nothing, thou carriest Caesar; So may I say, Let that nation Fear nothing that upholds and Advanceth true Religion.
Jehosaphet advanced the true knowledge and worship of God, and God strengthened the kingdom in his hand, 2 Chron. 17, 5. 2. Propagation of Truth brings Peace.
Jehoshaphat advanced the true knowledge and worship of God, and God strengthened the Kingdom in his hand, 2 Chronicles 17, 5. 2. Propagation of Truth brings Peace.
Jehosaphat had riches and honours in abundance ▪ 2 Chron. 17. 5. And in the glorious times of the Church, God promiseth, For brasse I will bring gold,
Jehoshaphat had riches and honours in abundance ▪ 2 Chronicles 17. 5. And in the glorious times of the Church, God promises, For brass I will bring gold,
The nation and kingdome that will not serve thee, shall perish. Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders;
The Nation and Kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish. Violence shall no more be herd in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders;
the glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, to beautifie the place of my Sanctuary. I will make the place of my feet glorious Isa. 60. 2. 13. 5. Raise the Unity of brethren, and this will raise the Nation.
the glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, to beautify the place of my Sanctuary. I will make the place of my feet glorious Isaiah 60. 2. 13. 5. Raise the Unity of brothers, and this will raise the nation.
The Motto upon our Coyn may be our instruction, Concord makes small things great. The Apostles were exceeding earnest in perswading to Unity in Judgement.
The Motto upon our Coin may be our instruction, Concord makes small things great. The Apostles were exceeding earnest in persuading to Unity in Judgement.
Be of one minde. But that place is very emphatical, 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same things,
Be of one mind. But that place is very emphatical, 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech you brothers, by the name of our Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same things,
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Gods people are a Cluster with a blessing in it, Isa. 65. 8. The way to preserve the Blessing, is, not to destroy the Cluster. But how should the Unity of brethren be maintained? I answer, 2 wayes:
God's people Are a Cluster with a blessing in it, Isaiah 65. 8. The Way to preserve the Blessing, is, not to destroy the Cluster. But how should the Unity of brothers be maintained? I answer, 2 ways:
Luther saith of these differences, they are to be burnt with the fire of love. As Constantine, when some Bishops brought him books of their private quarrels, to read, He took them and threw them into the fire and burnt them, and so ended the controversie.
Luther Says of these differences, they Are to be burned with the fire of love. As Constantine, when Some Bishops brought him books of their private quarrels, to read, He took them and threw them into the fire and burned them, and so ended the controversy.
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Pride and selvishnesse are the cause of most of our divisions, and might easily be cured with love and humility, which we have infinite reason to labour for.
Pride and selvishnesse Are the cause of most of our divisions, and might Easily be cured with love and humility, which we have infinite reason to labour for.
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There is nothing in probability in the world, that can so certainly make the plot of the Jesuites to take, in making us become a prey unto our enemies, as our own contentions.
There is nothing in probability in the world, that can so Certainly make the plot of the Jesuits to take, in making us become a prey unto our enemies, as our own contentions.
Let us not have lesse wisedome then those two Heathens, Aristides and Themistocles, that when they were to go together to negotiate the affairs of their country, to a city of their Enemies, could lay down all the difference betwixt themselves.
Let us not have less Wisdom then those two heathens, Aristides and Themistocles, that when they were to go together to negotiate the affairs of their country, to a City of their Enemies, could lay down all the difference betwixt themselves.
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Either we are not brethren, or else we should ask our selves this question, Why should we contend? Let all that are godly lay this to heart in time, that we may have that unity in affection, that we may live together as Brethren,
Either we Are not brothers, or Else we should ask our selves this question, Why should we contend? Let all that Are godly lay this to heart in time, that we may have that unity in affection, that we may live together as Brothers,
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and the Power of godlinesse may be carried on in the Land, and our united strength may be imployed for defence against the adversaries of Peace and Truth.
and the Power of godliness may be carried on in the Land, and our united strength may be employed for defence against the Adversaries of Peace and Truth.
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and Queens to be nursing mothers unto it, Isa. 49. 23. and Isa. 60. 3. Kings shalbe thy brightnesse. And ver. 16. Thou shalt suck the breasts of Kings.
and Queen's to be nursing mother's unto it, Isaiah 49. 23. and Isaiah 60. 3. Kings shall thy brightness. And for. 16. Thou shalt suck the breasts of Kings.
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Whence we may take notice how great enemies they are to Religion and the glory of God, that would divest Christian Magistrates of their power to command and strengthen Ecclesiastical Reformation;
Whence we may take notice how great enemies they Are to Religion and the glory of God, that would divest Christian Magistrates of their power to command and strengthen Ecclesiastical Reformation;
2. The Ordinances of Iesus Christ. The administration of the Word, and Sacraments, and Prayer, &c. By these God doth dispence his Grace unto his servants, whereby they are enabled to believe and to walk according to the rule of Holinesse,
2. The Ordinances of Iesus christ. The administration of the Word, and Sacraments, and Prayer, etc. By these God does dispense his Grace unto his Servants, whereby they Are enabled to believe and to walk according to the Rule of Holiness,
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These are the Throne, out of which issue the seven Spirits, Rev. 4. 5. In this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make a feast of fat things to all people, Isa. 25. 6. In a feast are plenty, dainties, and varieties:
These Are the Throne, out of which issue the seven Spirits, Rev. 4. 5. In this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make a feast of fat things to all people, Isaiah 25. 6. In a feast Are plenty, dainties, and varieties:
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So in Gods ordinances, not only a beginning, but a supply and increase of the choicest gifts and spiritual abilities to glorifie God, are communicated.
So in God's ordinances, not only a beginning, but a supply and increase of the Choicest Gifts and spiritual abilities to Glorify God, Are communicated.
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3. Able and godly Ministers, for the preaching of the Gospel, and dispencing of the mysteries of Christ, are choise instruments of making Gods name great in a Kingdom.
3. Able and godly Ministers, for the preaching of the Gospel, and Dispensing of the Mysteres of christ, Are choice Instruments of making God's name great in a Kingdom.
God doth use these as Co, workers with himself, for the planting and watering of grace in the hearts of his children, 1 Cor. 3. 6. 9. For this cause they are called sometimes Fathers that beget us through the Gospel unto Christ, 1 Cor. 4. 15. sometimes Nurses or Pastors, that feed us with the milk of the Gospel, 1 Cor. 3. 2. Sometimes Stewards, that faithfully dispence the rich treasures of Jesus Christ unto all such as belong unto the election of God.
God does use these as Counterfeit, workers with himself, for the planting and watering of grace in the hearts of his children, 1 Cor. 3. 6. 9. For this cause they Are called sometime Father's that beget us through the Gospel unto christ, 1 Cor. 4. 15. sometime Nurse's or Pastors, that feed us with the milk of the Gospel, 1 Cor. 3. 2. Sometime Stewards, that faithfully dispense the rich treasures of jesus christ unto all such as belong unto the election of God.
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They are Gods medicine, to drive out that leven that would sowre the whole lump of his people, 1 Cor. 5. •. 5. 7. 5. The Saints. These are the magazines of Grace and Holines, and therefore no people in the world make the name of God so great and glorious as these do;
They Are God's medicine, to drive out that leven that would sour the Whole lump of his people, 1 Cor. 5. •. 5. 7. 5. The Saints. These Are the magazines of Grace and Holiness, and Therefore no people in the world make the name of God so great and glorious as these do;
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When Israel were the only visible professors of truth and holinesse, Moses saith, Deut. 4. 7. Is there any Nation so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,
When Israel were the only visible professors of truth and holiness, Moses Says, Deuteronomy 4. 7. Is there any nation so great, who hath God so High unto them,
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Gods chosen people are called, A blessing in the midst of the land, Isa. 19. 24. and they are such a blessing as preserves all other blessings where they are.
God's chosen people Are called, A blessing in the midst of the land, Isaiah 19. 24. and they Are such a blessing as preserves all other blessings where they Are.
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When God intended to make Jerusalem victorious and prosperous, then he saith, The Governours of Iudah shall say in their hearts, The inhabitants of Ierusalem shall be my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, Zach. 12. 5. The strength and blessings of God which make a Nation both secure and happy, are not so certainly brought in by any meanes in the world as by the prayers of his Saints to whom he saith, Concerning the workes of my hands command ye me, Isaiah 45. 11. according to that of Saint Iames, Iam. 5. 16. The effectuall fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
When God intended to make Jerusalem victorious and prosperous, then he Says, The Governors of Iudah shall say in their hearts, The inhabitants of Ierusalem shall be my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God, Zach 12. 5. The strength and blessings of God which make a nation both secure and happy, Are not so Certainly brought in by any means in the world as by the Prayers of his Saints to whom he Says, Concerning the works of my hands command you me, Isaiah 45. 11. according to that of Saint James, Iam. 5. 16. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
because they make the name of God great, from whom all blessings come, and who delights to make that people great, who most of all endeavour to make his name glorious:
Because they make the name of God great, from whom all blessings come, and who delights to make that people great, who most of all endeavour to make his name glorious:
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That he would continue and increase the number of godly and zealous Magistrates, according to that direction of Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. I exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, Mayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,
That he would continue and increase the number of godly and zealous Magistrates, according to that direction of Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. I exhort Therefore, that First of all supplications, Mayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,
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Thirdly, That the faithfull Ministers of the Gospel may have protection and just encouragement in their work, by the continuance and supply of an honorable maintenance in all the places of the land;
Thirdly, That the faithful Ministers of the Gospel may have protection and just encouragement in their work, by the Continuance and supply of an honourable maintenance in all the places of the land;
and that the Universities may be purged, and that God would thrust sorth so many more faithfull labourers into his vinyard that the saving light of the Gospel may be carried into all the dark places of the land.
and that the Universities may be purged, and that God would thrust forth so many more faithful labourers into his vineyard that the Saving Light of the Gospel may be carried into all the dark places of the land.
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Fifthly, That all that are truly godly, may be cherished and have that entertainment in the land, that God may raise and bless the Kingdom for their sakes.
Fifthly, That all that Are truly godly, may be cherished and have that entertainment in the land, that God may raise and bless the Kingdom for their sakes.
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Let it be therefore your care, to act as godly and zealous Magistrates in proving all your advantages which you have above other men, in advancing these meanes which may raise the Nation.
Let it be Therefore your care, to act as godly and zealous Magistrates in proving all your advantages which you have above other men, in advancing these means which may raise the nation.
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Secondly, Improve your examples: The Ordinances of God were never so esteemed and frequented, as when the godly Kings of Israel accounted it their happines to enjoy them and be present at them:
Secondly, Improve your Examples: The Ordinances of God were never so esteemed and frequented, as when the godly Kings of Israel accounted it their happiness to enjoy them and be present At them:
Thirdly, Improve your merits: Toward the relief of the Saints, or the encouragement of godly Ministers, one of you may do more then a thousand others.
Thirdly, Improve your merits: Towards the relief of the Saints, or the encouragement of godly Ministers, one of you may do more then a thousand Others.
Philip King of Macedon thought himself not so much engaged to his gods that he had a son by his wife Olympia, as that he had him then when he might have Aristotle to instruct him in those Sciences that might afterwards make him glorious in the world.
Philip King of Macedon Thought himself not so much engaged to his God's that he had a son by his wife Olympia, as that he had him then when he might have Aristotle to instruct him in those Sciences that might afterwards make him glorious in the world.
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but many in their severall Sphears are ready to contribute their best assistance for the furthering of all means that may conduce to the carrying on of true Religion and the power of godlinesse.
but many in their several Spheres Are ready to contribute their best assistance for the furthering of all means that may conduce to the carrying on of true Religion and the power of godliness.
but this cannot be, great men that will dye happily must live piously. The Aethiopians anciently used to chuse the greatest men of stature to be their Kings,
but this cannot be, great men that will die happily must live piously. The Ethiopians anciently used to choose the greatest men of stature to be their Kings,
labour you to be inwardly holy, that so the work of raising this Nation by settling Peace and Truth may prosper in your hands, that you may not only be happy in your own persons, but in after times;
labour you to be inwardly holy, that so the work of raising this nation by settling Peace and Truth may prosper in your hands, that you may not only be happy in your own Persons, but in After times;
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All our Fasting is in vain, if God may truely say to us as he said to the Jewes, Zach. 7. 5. When ye fasted these seventy yeares, did ye at all fast unto me?
All our Fasting is in vain, if God may truly say to us as he said to the Jews, Zach 7. 5. When you fasted these seventy Years, did you At all fast unto me?
2. In your Humiliation. Isaiah 58. 5. Is this the Fast that I have chosen, to bow down thy head like a bull rush? Be throughly sensible of your own vilenesse,
2. In your Humiliation. Isaiah 58. 5. Is this the Fast that I have chosen, to bow down thy head like a bull rush? Be thoroughly sensible of your own vileness,
It is in vain to put sackcloth upon our loyns, and none upon our hearts, Psal. 51. 18. God owneth not dry Fasts, he cals for Fasting and Weeping, Joel 2. 13. Vessels that are brim full,
It is in vain to put Sackcloth upon our loins, and none upon our hearts, Psalm 51. 18. God owneth not dry Fasts, he calls for Fasting and Weeping, Joel 2. 13. Vessels that Are brim full,
Faith is the strength of Prayer; nothing layes hold on God without this. Let us lean with confidence upon Gods strength and goodnesse, according to his promises;
Faith is the strength of Prayer; nothing lays hold on God without this. Let us lean with confidence upon God's strength and Goodness, according to his promises;
Thirdly, Raise your Reformation, and this will raise the Nation. Amend your wayes throughly, Jer. 7. 5. True Reformation will make your Fasts prevailing Fasts.
Thirdly, Raise your Reformation, and this will raise the nation. Amend your ways thoroughly, Jer. 7. 5. True Reformation will make your Fasts prevailing Fasts.
The way to enjoy great mercies for soule and body, is to get such a degree of Holinesse as will enable you to improve the choicest Mercies to Gods glory. Raise therefore your Holinesse, First,
The Way to enjoy great Mercies for soul and body, is to get such a degree of Holiness as will enable you to improve the Choicest mercies to God's glory. Raise Therefore your Holiness, First,
That so God may prevent our fears, and remove our judgements, and raise us to that height in temporal and spiritual priviledges, that those promises may be made good to us, Jer. 3. 17. The time shall come that they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord,
That so God may prevent our fears, and remove our Judgments, and raise us to that height in temporal and spiritual privileges, that those promises may be made good to us, Jer. 3. 17. The time shall come that they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord,
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A Continuation of the Catalogue of Sermons preached upon the Dayes of Publique Humiliation, before the Right honorable house of Lords. From Jan. 28. 1645. to Decemb 30. 1646. A Continuation of the Catalogue of Sermons preached upon the dayes of Publique Humiliation,
A Continuation of the Catalogue of Sermons preached upon the Days of Public Humiliation, before the Right honourable house of lords. From Jan. 28. 1645. to December 30. 1646. A Continuation of the Catalogue of Sermons preached upon the days of Public Humiliation,
before the Honorable House of Commons. From Jan. 14, 1645. to Decemb. 30, 1646. Both Houses and the Assembly kept a special day of Humiliation, to seek GOD for Direction about Church-Government.
before the Honourable House of Commons. From Jan. 14, 1645. to December 30, 1646. Both Houses and the Assembly kept a special day of Humiliation, to seek GOD for Direction about Church-Government.
Jan. 28. 1645. Mr. Gasper Hicks, Hos. 5. 15. Mr. Dan. Evance, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Feb. 25. Mr. Andrew Perne. Mr. Will. Jenkin, Hag. 1. 2. Mar. 25. Mr. Robert Harris. Mr. Tho. Case, Exod. 5. 22, 23. April 29 Mr. Thomas Foord. Mr. Reuben Easthrop. May 27. Mr. Francis Tailor, Gen. 35. 1. Mr. Nicholas Proffet. June 24. Mr. Robert Johnson. Mr. Charles Herle. July 29. Mr. Samuel Bolton. Mr. Simeon Ash. Octo. 28 Mr. Stephen Marshal, Ps. 8. 2. Mr. Will. Bridge, Zeph. 2. 3. Nov. 25. Mr. Will. Price, Ezra 9. 6, 7, 8. Mr. John Ward. An extraordinary Fast,
Jan. 28. 1645. Mr. Gaspar Hicks, Hos. 5. 15. Mr. Dan. Evance, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Feb. 25. Mr. Andrew Perne. Mr. Will. Jenkin, Hag. 1. 2. Mar. 25. Mr. Robert Harris. Mr. Tho. Case, Exod 5. 22, 23. April 29 Mr. Thomas Foord. Mr. Reuben Easthrop. May 27. Mr. Francis Tailor, Gen. 35. 1. Mr. Nicholas Prophet. June 24. Mr. Robert Johnson. Mr. Charles Herle. July 29. Mr. Samuel Bolton. Mr. Simeon Ash. Octo 28 Mr. Stephen Marshal, Ps. 8. 2. Mr. Will. Bridge, Zephaniah 2. 3. Nov. 25. Mr. Will. Price, Ezra 9. 6, 7, 8. Mr. John Ward. an extraordinary Fast,
for removing the judgement of Rain and Waters. Dec. 9. Mr. Charles Herle. Mr. Francis Roberts, Ps. 51. 17. Dec. 30. Mr. William Goode, Amos 7. 5. Mr. Tho. Horton, Num. 32. 23. Jan. 14. Mr. Stephen Marshal. M. J. Whitaker, 2 Chr. 26. 15, 16 Jan. 28. Mr. Jos. Caryl, Jam. 4. 8. 1 part Mr. Rich. Vines, Ja. 4. 8. last p. Feb. 25. Mr. T. Goodwin, Ps. 105. 14. 15. Mr. Anth. Burgess, Num. 11. 12 Mar. 25. Mr. Sam. Bolton, Mat. 1. 21. Mr. Fran. Cheynel, Gen. 18. 19 Apr. 29. Mr. James Nalton, Jer. 13. 27. Mr. John Owen, Acts 16. 11. May 27. Mr. Rich. Heyrick, Hest. 4. 16. Mr. Iohn Ward. June 24 Dr. Peter Smith. Mr. William Spurstowe. July 29. Mr. Ioseph Caryl. Mr. Ieremiah Whitaker. Aug. 25. Mr. Daniel Cawdrey. Mr. Jer. Burroughs, Mat. 5. 6. Sept. 30 Mr. Joseph Symonds. Mr. Herbert Palmer, Isa. 58. 12 Oct. 28. Mr. John Maynard, Phil. 3 21. Mr. Nic. Lockier, Isa. 53. 10. Nov. 25 Mr. William Del, Heb. 9. 10. Mr. Christopher Love. An extraordinary Fast,
for removing the judgement of Rain and Waters. Dec. 9. Mr. Charles Herle. Mr. Francis Roberts, Ps. 51. 17. Dec. 30. Mr. William Good, Amos 7. 5. Mr. Tho. Horton, Num. 32. 23. Jan. 14. Mr. Stephen Marshal. M. J. Whitaker, 2 Christ 26. 15, 16 Jan. 28. Mr. Jos. Caryl, Jam. 4. 8. 1 part Mr. Rich. Vines, Ja. 4. 8. last p. Feb. 25. Mr. T. Goodwyn, Ps. 105. 14. 15. Mr. Anthony Burgess, Num. 11. 12 Mar. 25. Mr. Sam. Bolton, Mathew 1. 21. Mr. France Cheynel, Gen. 18. 19 Apr. 29. Mr. James Nalton, Jer. 13. 27. Mr. John Owen, Acts 16. 11. May 27. Mr. Rich. Heyrick, Hest. 4. 16. Mr. John Ward. June 24 Dr. Peter Smith. Mr. William spurstowe. July 29. Mr. Ioseph Caryl. Mr. Jeremiah Whitaker. Aug. 25. Mr. daniel Cawdrey. Mr. Jer. Burroughs, Mathew 5. 6. Sept 30 Mr. Joseph Symonds. Mr. Herbert Palmer, Isaiah 58. 12 Oct. 28. Mr. John Maynard, Philip 3 21. Mr. Nicaragua Lockyer, Isaiah 53. 10. Nov. 25 Mr. William Del, Hebrew 9. 10. Mr. Christopher Love. an extraordinary Fast,
for removing the judgement of Rain and Waters. Dec. 9. Mr. Jeremiah Whitaker. Mr. John Ward. Dec. 30. Mr. St. Marshal, 1 Chr. 12. 32. Mr. M. Newcomen, Heb. 4. 13. Reader, Be pleased to take notice, Those whose Texts are not quoted, are not yet printed.
for removing the judgement of Rain and Waters. Dec. 9. Mr. Jeremiah Whitaker. Mr. John Ward. Dec. 30. Mr. Saint Marshal, 1 Christ 12. 32. Mr. M. Newcomen, Hebrew 4. 13. Reader, Be pleased to take notice, Those whose Texts Are not quoted, Are not yet printed.
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From April 2. 1646. To Novemb. 5. 1646. April 2. For the good successe of the Parliaments Army in the West, especially in Cornwal, and disbanding of the Kings Horse there:
From April 2. 1646. To November 5. 1646. April 2. For the good success of the Parliaments Army in the West, especially in Cornwall, and disbanding of the Kings Horse there:
Mr. Ioseph Caryl, Psal. 118. 17. Mr. Hugh Peters, Psal. 31. 23. May 12. For the regaining and taking 12 severall Garrisons, viz. Excester, Barnstaple, &c. Before the Lords, Master Daniel Gawdrey. Master Richard Ley. Before the Commons, Mr. Samuel Torshel, Deut. 16. 20. Mr. Charles Herle. July 21. For the Surrender of Oxford, &c. Before the Commons, Mr. Henry Wilkinson, Numb. 23. 23. Mr. Walter Cradock, 1 John, 1. 3, 4. Sept. 8. For the Surrender of Worcester, &c. Before the Commons, Mr. Obadiah Sedgwick. Mr. Thomas Goodwin. Nov. 5. For the Deliverance from the Powder-Treason.
Mr. Ioseph Caryl, Psalm 118. 17. Mr. Hugh Peter's, Psalm 31. 23. May 12. For the regaining and taking 12 several Garrisons, viz. Exeter, Barnstaple, etc. Before the lords, Master daniel Gawdrey. Master Richard Ley. Before the Commons, Mr. Samuel Torshel, Deuteronomy 16. 20. Mr. Charles Herle. July 21. For the Surrender of Oxford, etc. Before the Commons, Mr. Henry Wilkinson, Numb. 23. 23. Mr. Walter Cradock, 1 John, 1. 3, 4. Sept 8. For the Surrender of Worcester, etc. Before the Commons, Mr. Obadiah Sedgwick. Mr. Thomas Goodwyn. Nov. 5. For the Deliverance from the Powder treason.
Before the Lords, Mr. Obadiah Sedgwick Before the Commons, Mr. William Strong Ezra 9. 13, 14. Before the Lord Mayor, &c. at Pauls, Mr. Nathanael Hardy, Psal. 9. 16. FINIS.
Before the lords, Mr. Obadiah Sedgwick Before the Commons, Mr. William Strong Ezra 9. 13, 14. Before the Lord Mayor, etc. At Paul's, Mr. Nathanael Hardy, Psalm 9. 16. FINIS.
Darium illum quem Alexander magnus bis acie superavit, cum ex fuga defessus aquam lutulentam & cadaveribus inquinatam biberet; dixisse serunt, se nunquam in vita bibisse iucundius. Osor. de instit. regis, l. 4.
Darius Ilum Whom Alexander magnus bis acie superavit, cum ex fuga defessus aquam lutulentam & cadaveribus inquinatam biberet; dixisse serunt, se Never in vita bibisse Iucundius. Osor. de Institutio. regis, l. 4.
Constantinus in synodo Niceno, libellos accipiens querelarum plenos, quos ei de privatis injuriis obtulerunt Episcopi, cos ne legendos quidem sibi esse putavit, sed continud flammis tradidit. Ruffin l. 1. c. 2. Socrat l. 1. c. 5.
Constantinus in Synod Niceno, Libellos accipiens querelarum plenos, quos ei de privatis injuriis obtulerunt Bishops, cos ne legendos quidem sibi esse putavit, sed continued flammis tradidit. Ruffin l. 1. c. 2. Socrates l. 1. c. 5.
