Irelands advocate: or, A sermon preached upon Novem. 14, 1641. to promote the contributions by way of lending, for the present reliefe of the Protestants party in Ireland. In the parrish church of St. Stephens Coleman Street London, by the pastor there.
THE sad and most deplorable condition of our Brethren, professors of the same Faith and Religion with us, in the Kingdome of Ireland, as it hath very lately bin represented by Letters from thence unto us, is the occasion of turning me aside (for the present) from that Scripture that I had intended to have proceeded with,
THE sad and most deplorable condition of our Brothers, professors of the same Faith and Religion with us, in the Kingdom of Ireland, as it hath very lately been represented by Letters from thence unto us, is the occasion of turning me aside (for the present) from that Scripture that I had intended to have proceeded with,
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that so, as wee have a great opportunity from Hel, we may have another from Heaven also, to excite and stirre you up, to quit your selves like the Children of GOD,
that so, as we have a great opportunity from Hell, we may have Another from Heaven also, to excite and stir you up, to quit your selves like the Children of GOD,
he labours more then all the rest of the Apostles, to propagate and multiplie it in the hearts of the Children of GOD, both towards GOD, and towards one another.
he labours more then all the rest of the Apostles, to propagate and multiply it in the hearts of the Children of GOD, both towards GOD, and towards one Another.
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To passe by all other passages in his writings, wherein hee labours to promote the cause and Kingdome of this heavenly affection, in and neere about the Scripture read unto you, hee makes out with a high hand,
To pass by all other passages in his writings, wherein he labours to promote the cause and Kingdom of this heavenly affection, in and near about the Scripture read unto you, he makes out with a high hand,
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and lesser love then this ought no man to have (saith John in effect in this place:) Therefore we ought also to lay down our lives for the Brethren. Not so much as to mention any other of his arguments, adjoyning neere unto the text both before and after it, whereby hee pleades like an Angell of GOD,
and lesser love then this ought not man to have (Says John in Effect in this place:) Therefore we ought also to lay down our lives for the Brothers. Not so much as to mention any other of his Arguments, adjoining near unto the text both before and After it, whereby he pleads like an Angel of GOD,
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True it is, such a demand as this, to lay down our lives for the Brethren riseth very high (as was sayd) but behold an argument at hand, that will justify it,
True it is, such a demand as this, to lay down our lives for the Brothers Riseth very high (as was said) but behold an argument At hand, that will justify it,
Herein (saith hee in the former part of the verse) have we perceived or knowne love, that hee, that is, JESUS CHRIST layd down his life for us: as if he should say:
Herein (Says he in the former part of the verse) have we perceived or known love, that he, that is, JESUS CHRIST laid down his life for us: as if he should say:
so wonderfull in Glory and all manner of excellencie as he was, who had no bond or ingagement either of duty or example upon him, should freely and willingly part with his life for our sakes, to accommodate and pleasure us withall who were his enemies:
so wonderful in Glory and all manner of excellency as he was, who had no bound or engagement either of duty or Exampl upon him, should freely and willingly part with his life for our sakes, to accommodate and pleasure us withal who were his enemies:
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and such an infinite ingagement upon us, as that love of CHRIST, is, and such an advantage likewise as the benefit redounding to us by that love of CHRIST is to facilitate and make easy any expression of love whatsoever towards those on whose behalfe Christ shall require it:
and such an infinite engagement upon us, as that love of CHRIST, is, and such an advantage likewise as the benefit redounding to us by that love of CHRIST is to facilitate and make easy any expression of love whatsoever towards those on whose behalf christ shall require it:
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it is no great matter in us, it is but matter of equitie and duty in us, to be so farre raised and carried out in our affections of love towards those that are our Brethren in Christ, and partakers of like precious Faith with us,
it is no great matter in us, it is but matter of equity and duty in us, to be so Far raised and carried out in our affections of love towards those that Are our Brothers in christ, and partakers of like precious Faith with us,
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or if we may accomodate and pleasure them in any proportion or considerable good or benefit thereby, not that we ought actually to doe it at all times (for then we shall be all bound to die immediatly) nor yet that we ought to doe it,
or if we may accommodate and pleasure them in any proportion or considerable good or benefit thereby, not that we ought actually to do it At all times (for then we shall be all bound to die immediately) nor yet that we ought to do it,
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but by the lives of other of their Brethren for them, but in this sense and upon these termes, we are all bound to lay down even our lives themselves for the Brethren in the Faith,
but by the lives of other of their Brothers for them, but in this sense and upon these terms, we Are all bound to lay down even our lives themselves for the Brothers in the Faith,
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Therfore I include al these proviso's and cases of exception, in that clause in the Doctrine, when they stand in need of them, laying it down thus, the highest and deepest expressions of love to those that are Christs, are but matter of duty from their fellow Christians, when they stand in need of them.
Therefore I include all these proviso's and cases of exception, in that clause in the Doctrine, when they stand in need of them, laying it down thus, the highest and Deepest expressions of love to those that Are Christ, Are but matter of duty from their fellow Christians, when they stand in need of them.
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but also our own soules (i. our lives) because you were deare unto us. 1 Thes. 2. 8. We see the Apostle here very glorious and high in expressing the tenor of his affection towards this people:
but also our own Souls (i. our lives) Because you were deer unto us. 1 Thebes 2. 8. We see the Apostle Here very glorious and high in expressing the tenor of his affection towards this people:
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Whatsoever the intensnesse or pitch of his affection towards them was, he could not ascend higher then this, in a way of expression to them Greater love then this, i.
Whatsoever the intenseness or pitch of his affection towards them was, he could not ascend higher then this, in a Way of expression to them Greater love then this, i.
Now then I demand, whether in case Paul had actually performed, on their behalfe, what hee here professeth himselfe willing and ready to doe, that is, had indeed imparted his owne soule unto them,
Now then I demand, whither in case Paul had actually performed, on their behalf, what he Here Professes himself willing and ready to do, that is, had indeed imparted his own soul unto them,
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whether (I say) he had supererogated or no, or gone beyond the line of that which was his duty to doe? Doubtlesse that commandement Luk. 10. 27. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
whither (I say) he had supererogated or no, or gone beyond the line of that which was his duty to do? Doubtless that Commandment Luk. 10. 27. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
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So then, if Paul in laying down his life for the Thessalonians, should have done no more then what God required of him, in case their condition had required it, certainly he requires no lesse of any man,
So then, if Paul in laying down his life for the Thessalonians, should have done no more then what God required of him, in case their condition had required it, Certainly he requires no less of any man,
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for his bodies sake, which is the Church, Col. 1. 24. These sufferings of the Apostle for these Colossians, that is, to accommodate them in the ministery of the Gospell, though (as he saith) he reioyced in them, yet (doubtlesse) they tooke deepe of his outward man,
for his bodies sake, which is the Church, Col. 1. 24. These sufferings of the Apostle for these colossians, that is, to accommodate them in the Ministry of the Gospel, though (as he Says) he rejoiced in them, yet (doubtless) they took deep of his outward man,
Now Paul (and so any other faithfull minister of the Gospel ) may be said to fulfill, or fill up, NONLATINALPHABET the remainders or wantings, or afterlings (as it were) of the sufferings of Christ (to open this by the way) for the Churches sake, when he desisted not from his worke and imployment of preaching the Gospell for any persecution,
Now Paul (and so any other faithful minister of the Gospel) may be said to fulfil, or fill up, the remainders or wantings, or afterlings (as it were) of the sufferings of christ (to open this by the Way) for the Churches sake, when he desisted not from his work and employment of preaching the Gospel for any persecution,
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There are two things (amongst many others) of absolute necessity (according to the counsaile and course of Gods ordinary dispensation) to accomplish the salvation of his elect, of whom his body, that is, his Church consists.
There Are two things (among many Others) of absolute necessity (according to the counsel and course of God's ordinary Dispensation) to accomplish the salvation of his elect, of whom his body, that is, his Church consists.
Now the Sufferings of Christ, were of absolute necessitie to constitute and make the Gospell, and they are also of absolute and intire sufficiencie this way:
Now the Sufferings of christ, were of absolute necessity to constitute and make the Gospel, and they Are also of absolute and entire sufficiency this Way:
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hence it cometh to passe, that the afflictions and sufferings of Paul (and so of other Ministers of the Gospell) are necessarie too, over and above the sufferings of Christ, to bring the Church into an actuall possession of her glorie.
hence it comes to pass, that the afflictions and sufferings of Paul (and so of other Ministers of the Gospel) Are necessary too, over and above the sufferings of christ, to bring the Church into an actual possession of her glory.
So that except Iesus Christ should make the Ministers of the Gospell willing to suffer from the hands of the world, aswell as himselfe did, his sufferings, according to the platforme of the counsell of God touching the meanes of the Churches salvation, would not accomplish it.
So that except Iesus christ should make the Ministers of the Gospel willing to suffer from the hands of the world, aswell as himself did, his sufferings, according to the platform of the counsel of God touching the means of the Churches salvation, would not accomplish it.
This interpretation might be further argued, and strengthened, from that word in the originall, NONLATINALPHABET, which our translation renders, I fulfill, or fill up:
This Interpretation might be further argued, and strengthened, from that word in the original,, which our Translation renders, I fulfil, or fill up:
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This force or importance of the preposition NONLATINALPHABET is cleerely seene, in that expression or phrase of speech used by our Saviour himselfe Luk 24. 17. where NONLATINALPHABET signifieth to conferre together,
This force or importance of the preposition is clearly seen, in that expression or phrase of speech used by our Saviour himself Luk 24. 17. where signifies to confer together,
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this end being as necessary to be taken up and borne by the Ministers of the Gospell ▪ as the other was by the Author of the Gospel himselfe, But this by the way.
this end being as necessary to be taken up and born by the Ministers of the Gospel ▪ as the other was by the Author of the Gospel himself, But this by the Way.
For further confirmation of the Doctrine, I only touch one Scripture more, 1 Pet. 4 8. And above all things have fervent charitie (or, love) among your selves. If it be the duty of Christians to have fervent love among themselves, doubtlesse it is their duty also to manifest this love, in the full proportion,
For further confirmation of the Doctrine, I only touch one Scripture more, 1 Pet. 4 8. And above all things have fervent charity (or, love) among your selves. If it be the duty of Christians to have fervent love among themselves, doubtless it is their duty also to manifest this love, in the full proportion,
A candle is not lighted to be put under a Bed or a Bushell (as our Saviour speaketh) no more is an excellencie or fervencie of love injoyned the servants of God, to be dissembled,
A candle is not lighted to be put under a Bed or a Bushel (as our Saviour speaks) no more is an excellency or fervency of love enjoined the Servants of God, to be dissembled,
or to be kept prisoner in the hearts or soules of men, but chiefly for this end and purpose, that the heat, light and beauty of it, may be the comfort, riches, strength and glory of the whole society or body.
or to be kept prisoner in the hearts or Souls of men, but chiefly for this end and purpose, that the heat, Light and beauty of it, may be the Comfort, riches, strength and glory of the Whole society or body.
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and doubtlesse the spirit and soule (as it were) of this injunction or exhortation is, that there ought to be such a love vigent in the hearts of all beleevers, that should be able and ready upon all occasions of their Brethrens necessities, to doe execution (if need be) a great way off,
and doubtless the Spirit and soul (as it were) of this injunction or exhortation is, that there ought to be such a love vigent in the hearts of all believers, that should be able and ready upon all occasions of their Brothers' necessities, to do execution (if need be) a great Way off,
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It is a tribute of thankfullnesse which God hath said upon the Great and rich commodity of salvation by Jesus Christ, to be paid toties quoties, as oft as the necessities of our fellow-Beleevers call for it:
It is a tribute of thankfulness which God hath said upon the Great and rich commodity of salvation by jesus christ, to be paid Twice How often, as oft as the necessities of our fellow-believers call for it:
there is no withstanding the truth of the Doctrine, which requireth the deepest and weightiest expressions of our love to our Brethren in Christ, when they stand in need of them.
there is no withstanding the truth of the Doctrine, which requires the Deepest and Weightiest expressions of our love to our Brothers in christ, when they stand in need of them.
Secondly, Because God doth not only require this at our hands, but he hath himselfe begun unto us, in the highest and deepest expressions of his love unto us;
Secondly, Because God does not only require this At our hands, but he hath himself begun unto us, in the highest and Deepest expressions of his love unto us;
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he hath provoked and ingaged us hereunto, not so much by his own example, as by the choice of his Subject, upon whom he was pleased to exemplifie this exceeding love of his, in the highest demonstrations of it, viz. our selves:
he hath provoked and engaged us hereunto, not so much by his own Exampl, as by the choice of his Subject, upon whom he was pleased to exemplify this exceeding love of his, in the highest demonstrations of it, viz. our selves:
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So God loved the world (i. the inhabitants of the world, men) that he gave his only begotten Sonne, as John 3. 16. If God had shewed the same love unto the lapsed Angels, which he hath done unto Men;
So God loved the world (i. the inhabitants of the world, men) that he gave his only begotten Son, as John 3. 16. If God had showed the same love unto the lapsed Angels, which he hath done unto Men;
but there had not bin the like engagement, or provocation unto us, to rise to those heights of shewing love likewise, where he should appoint, as now there is:
but there had not been the like engagement, or provocation unto us, to rise to those heights of showing love likewise, where he should appoint, as now there is:
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Thirdly, Like Father, like Sonne, Jesus Christ himselfe hath walked in the steps of his Fathers love, and hath gone as high in the declaration and expressions of his love, as the Father hath done in his.
Thirdly, Like Father, like Son, jesus christ himself hath walked in the steps of his Father's love, and hath gone as high in the declaration and expressions of his love, as the Father hath done in his.
He hath given himselfe, and offered up himselfe in sacrifice upon the service of the peace and happinesse of a most miserable, wofull, and sinfull world.
He hath given himself, and offered up himself in sacrifice upon the service of the peace and happiness of a most miserable, woeful, and sinful world.
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The Holy - Ghost is very carefull to vindicate the honour and glory of the love of Iesus Christ himselfe in his death, and so to recommend and set forth the love of God the Father, in giving his Sonne unto the world, that he may not drowne,
The Holy - Ghost is very careful to vindicate the honour and glory of the love of Iesus christ himself in his death, and so to recommend and Set forth the love of God the Father, in giving his Son unto the world, that he may not drown,
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Christ hath layd down his life for us (in the word immediately before the Text) besides many like expressions, wherby it appeares, that the death and sufferings of Christ, were not of constraint or necessity, as the typicall sacrifices of Beasts under the Law were, who had no inward principle to incline or make them willing to offer themselves:
christ hath laid down his life for us (in the word immediately before the Text) beside many like expressions, whereby it appears, that the death and sufferings of christ, were not of constraint or necessity, as the typical Sacrifices of Beasts under the Law were, who had no inward principle to incline or make them willing to offer themselves:
and keene in touch and tast of things of highest worth, and excellencie, the death of CHRITT would be more taking and transporting with us, in respect of the Parent that brought it forth, I meane his love to the World,
and keen in touch and taste of things of highest worth, and excellency, the death of CHRIST would be more taking and transporting with us, in respect of the Parent that brought it forth, I mean his love to the World,
Fourthly, by such excellent expressions of your love to your Brethren in the Faith, as are required of you, you shall glorifie the Name of CHRIST on earth,
Fourthly, by such excellent expressions of your love to your Brothers in the Faith, as Are required of you, you shall Glorify the Name of CHRIST on earth,
and convince the judgements and Consciences of ignorant and wicked men, that he is what he is, viz. the Sonne of God, and sent into the world by him to be the Saviour thereof.
and convince the Judgments and Consciences of ignorant and wicked men, that he is what he is, viz. the Son of God, and sent into the world by him to be the Saviour thereof.
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as the Father and he are one; so that they also may be one in them, & that for this end, that the world may beleeve that thou (meaning God his Father) hast sent me: and somwhat more plainly (verse the 23. ) I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfect in one, that the world may know (viz. by this their perfection,
as the Father and he Are one; so that they also may be one in them, & that for this end, that the world may believe that thou (meaning God his Father) hast sent me: and somewhat more plainly (verse the 23.) I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfect in one, that the world may know (viz. by this their perfection,
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or being made perfect in one) that thou hast sent me, &c. But what is there in this, in Beleevers being made perfect in one? (as our Saviours expression is) that should produce such an effect in the world,
or being made perfect in one) that thou hast sent me, etc. But what is there in this, in Believers being made perfect in one? (as our Saviors expression is) that should produce such an Effect in the world,
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By being made perfect in one, our Saviour (doubtlesse) meaneth, that entirenesse and dearenesse of affection that should be between them, their being made all one heart (as it were) and one soule.
By being made perfect in one, our Saviour (doubtless) means, that entireness and dearness of affection that should be between them, their being made all one heart (as it were) and one soul.
In such a case, one man so perfected in one with others, though never so many, hath as much of every thing that is desirable or good, as they all have together.
In such a case, one man so perfected in one with Others, though never so many, hath as much of every thing that is desirable or good, as they all have together.
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Now then when those that beleeve in JESUS CHRIST, are thus made perfect in one, thus intimatly and mightily affecting one another, that entercourse of Love,
Now then when those that believe in JESUS CHRIST, Are thus made perfect in one, thus intimately and mightily affecting one Another, that intercourse of Love,
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and the interpretation of what they see and take notice of in this kinde, can lightly be no other (when their judgments and consciences are but in any measure themselves) then this, that that CHRIST, whose Disciples and followers these men professe themselves to be, was (doubtlesse) the Sonne of GOD,
and the Interpretation of what they see and take notice of in this kind, can lightly be no other (when their Judgments and Consciences Are but in any measure themselves) then this, that that CHRIST, whose Disciples and followers these men profess themselves to be, was (doubtless) the Son of GOD,
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and hath appeared unto them, otherwise such an excellent Spirit of Love which we see and behold, could not worke in them As Nebuchadnezar and his Nobles saw a fourth man in the Furnace, walking with those three which he had cast in, whose appearance was like the Sonne of God:
and hath appeared unto them, otherwise such an excellent Spirit of Love which we see and behold, could not work in them As Nebuchadnezzar and his Nobles saw a fourth man in the Furnace, walking with those three which he had cast in, whose appearance was like the Son of God:
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So in those flames of love wherein the Saints and servants of JESUS CHRIST live and walke together on Earth, there is a Spirituall visage or appearance of one greater then they,
So in those flames of love wherein the Saints and Servants of JESUS CHRIST live and walk together on Earth, there is a Spiritual visage or appearance of one greater then they,
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or societies of men in the world, that hold fast together, & expresse themselves many times with much affection and cordialnesse one towards another? therfore how should any expression of Love whatsoever betweene those that truly beleeve, be any argument or conviction unto men, that Iesus Christ is he, that he is the Sonne of GOD,
or societies of men in the world, that hold fast together, & express themselves many times with much affection and cordialness one towards Another? Therefore how should any expression of Love whatsoever between those that truly believe, be any argument or conviction unto men, that Iesus christ is he, that he is the Son of GOD,
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the reason, ground, or roote of that affection or deerenesse which reigneth amongst Christians, is not any thing visible, any thing savoring of the flesh,
the reason, ground, or root of that affection or deerenesse which Reigneth among Christians, is not any thing visible, any thing savouring of the Flesh,
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nor can their enemies, the men of the world, satisfie their judgements or consciences in conceiving so of it (though many times they satisfie one another in so speaking) whereas the band wherewith other societies of men are chain'd and link'd together, is alwaies somewhat that is naturall,
nor can their enemies, the men of the world, satisfy their Judgments or Consciences in conceiving so of it (though many times they satisfy one Another in so speaking) whereas the band wherewith other societies of men Are chained and linked together, is always somewhat that is natural,
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So that the greatest affection that is found amongst naturall men, leadeth the apprehension but to that naturall thing which is the ground and cause of it, and there it stayeth:
So that the greatest affection that is found among natural men, leads the apprehension but to that natural thing which is the ground and cause of it, and there it stays:
but that affection which is, or should be found amongst Christians, carrieth the minde and thoughts of him that diligently inquireth into the originall and pedegree of it,
but that affection which is, or should be found among Christians, Carrieth the mind and thoughts of him that diligently inquires into the original and pedigree of it,
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Strange tongues (and so other miracles) are for a signe unto those that beleeve not (saith Paul 1 Cor. 14. 22.) viz. for the conviction of their unbeliefe,
Strange tongues (and so other Miracles) Are for a Signen unto those that believe not (Says Paul 1 Cor. 14. 22.) viz. for the conviction of their unbelief,
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By this (saith Christ John 13, 35.) shall all men know that yee are my Disciples (that is, may know it hereby, that there is an aptnesse in it to convince them hereof) if yee have love one to another.
By this (Says christ John 13, 35.) shall all men know that ye Are my Disciples (that is, may know it hereby, that there is an aptness in it to convince them hereof) if ye have love one to Another.
Now that which is a meanes to discover and prove men to be the Disciples of Iesus Christ, is a meanes likewise of great efficiencie and power, to prevaile with men that are yet strangers and enemies to him, to become his Disciples also.
Now that which is a means to discover and prove men to be the Disciples of Iesus christ, is a means likewise of great efficiency and power, to prevail with men that Are yet Strangers and enemies to him, to become his Disciples also.
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or to rise so high in our expression of love unto the rest of the Saints, and had not layd the same charge and commandement indifferently upon them, in respect of us,
or to rise so high in our expression of love unto the rest of the Saints, and had not laid the same charge and Commandment indifferently upon them, in respect of us,
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The Apostle taketh off the seeming hardnesse or offensivenesse of that demand which he made to the Church of Corinth, for somewhat a larger contribution then ordinary, the necessities of the Saints in other places requiring it for the present, by this very consideration or reason. 2 Cor ▪ 8. 13. For I meane not (saith he) that other men be eased, and you burdened: But by an equalitie:
The Apostle Takes off the seeming hardness or offensiveness of that demand which he made to the Church of Corinth, for somewhat a larger contribution then ordinary, the necessities of the Saints in other places requiring it for the present, by this very consideration or reason. 2 Cor ▪ 8. 13. For I mean not (Says he) that other men be eased, and you burdened: But by an equality:
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that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality.
that now At this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality.
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GOD hath endued those that are his with power from on high to doe it, he hath furnished them with a new principle, out of which, by a due and conscionable improvement of it in themselves, they are able to afford all that is required of them in this kinde.
GOD hath endued those that Are his with power from on high to do it, he hath furnished them with a new principle, out of which, by a due and conscionable improvement of it in themselves, they Are able to afford all that is required of them in this kind.
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So that if any man or woman (I meane that is borne againe, and is a childe of GOD) shall finde their hearts low and base and unworthy in this kinde, below the line and levell of that duty now presented unto you, it is because they doe not effectually stirre up the grace of God within them, as the Apostle somewhere speakes, they bow downe their backs to the suggestions of the flesh,
So that if any man or woman (I mean that is born again, and is a child of GOD) shall find their hearts low and base and unworthy in this kind, below the line and level of that duty now presented unto you, it is Because they do not effectually stir up the grace of God within them, as the Apostle somewhere speaks, they bow down their backs to the suggestions of the Flesh,
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the heart must be purified through the word and Spirit of GOD together, that is, that base and drossie affection of inordinate selfe-klove must be purged away,
the heart must be purified through the word and Spirit of GOD together, that is, that base and drossy affection of inordinate selfe-klove must be purged away,
Secondly that a man or woman having obtained such an excellent principle as this, a power of loving the Saints unfeignedly through the purifying of their hearts, are bound in a speciall manner to give out themselves fully and freely according to the nature, strength,
Secondly that a man or woman having obtained such an excellent principle as this, a power of loving the Saints unfeignedly through the purifying of their hearts, Are bound in a special manner to give out themselves Fully and freely according to the nature, strength,
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First that the minde and good pleasure of JESUS CHRIST, concerning his Saints and people on Earth, is, that you should be a societie or body of men and women in the world, animated and quickened (as it were) mooved and acted by a spirit of love,
First that the mind and good pleasure of JESUS CHRIST, Concerning his Saints and people on Earth, is, that you should be a society or body of men and women in the world, animated and quickened (as it were) moved and acted by a Spirit of love,
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Doubtlesse he that commands us to lay down our lives one for another, commands us also by a commandement involv'd and wrap'd up in this commandement, to maintaine a Spirit of most ardent and burning affection towards one another.
Doubtless he that commands us to lay down our lives one for Another, commands us also by a Commandment involved and wrapped up in this Commandment, to maintain a Spirit of most Ardent and burning affection towards one Another.
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but by Love, yea and that such a Love, of such a conquering and commanding power, that it must tread downe the strength of a thousand loves and desires besides,
but by Love, yea and that such a Love, of such a conquering and commanding power, that it must tread down the strength of a thousand loves and Desires beside,
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if they should give all their goods, and part with their whole substance to them, yea, if they should lay downe their necks, and jeopardie their lives for their sakes,
if they should give all their goods, and part with their Whole substance to them, yea, if they should lay down their necks, and jeopardy their lives for their sakes,
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Hee hath ingaged the rich and strong, and those that are at libertie and that have meanes of reliefe or support in any kinde, in their hand, to be ready at all times to minister unto them.
He hath engaged the rich and strong, and those that Are At liberty and that have means of relief or support in any kind, in their hand, to be ready At all times to minister unto them.
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or unto the Lord JESUS CHRIST, when the necessities of your Brethren being great and sore upon them, men shall minister unto them in a sparing, pinching, and contemptible manner:
or unto the Lord JESUS CHRIST, when the necessities of your Brothers being great and soar upon them, men shall minister unto them in a sparing, pinching, and contemptible manner:
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nor any whit a more acceptable service unto GOD, then that of Saul was, when being commanded to smite Amaleck, and to destroy utterly all that appertained to them, &c. he only destroyed that which was vile and nought worth amongst them,
nor any whit a more acceptable service unto GOD, then that of Saul was, when being commanded to smite Amalek, and to destroy utterly all that appertained to them, etc. he only destroyed that which was vile and nought worth among them,
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and that with much indignation, and arrested from Heaven with a writ of rebellion served upon him by the hand of the Prophet Samuel, for such an abusing of the commandement of GOD, which yet to himselfe seem'd a sufficient and plausible obedience:
and that with much Indignation, and arrested from Heaven with a writ of rebellion served upon him by the hand of the Prophet Samuel, for such an abusing of the Commandment of GOD, which yet to himself seemed a sufficient and plausible Obedience:
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for doing that in a way of charitie and reliefe unto the •aints, which being interpreted by GOD, is rather a reproach and mockerie to his pleasure and command that way,
for doing that in a Way of charity and relief unto the •aints, which being interpreted by GOD, is rather a reproach and mockery to his pleasure and command that Way,
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GOD we see both in the Text and Doctrine delivered, who hath an absolute Sovereigntie of right and power to dispose both of our persons and of all we have, hath interessed the Brethren, that is, the whole communion and Brotherhood of the Saints, both in our persons, and in our possessions.
GOD we see both in the Text and Doctrine Delivered, who hath an absolute Sovereignty of right and power to dispose both of our Persons and of all we have, hath interested the Brothers, that is, the Whole communion and Brotherhood of the Saints, both in our Persons, and in our possessions.
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and in any other meanes of help and support that we are able to afford, as are proportionable to them, and of a considerable importance to relieve them.
and in any other means of help and support that we Are able to afford, as Are proportionable to them, and of a considerable importance to relieve them.
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and barren wildernesse to the Saints, and looke upon this family of Heaven as strangers unto them, especially when they stand in need of an helping hand from them in any kinde.
and barren Wilderness to the Saints, and look upon this family of Heaven as Strangers unto them, especially when they stand in need of an helping hand from them in any kind.
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as Davids necessitie made Nabal that he did not know him. 1 Sam. 25. 10. Who is David? and who is the sonne of Ishai? If David had bin a great Courtier,
as Davids necessity made Nabal that he did not know him. 1 Sam. 25. 10. Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? If David had been a great Courtier,
and consequently from being Christians, who can acknowledge none for Christians, but those that have no need of them at all? when Lazarus shall be cast out of Abrahams bosom, these shall goe thither in his stead.
and consequently from being Christians, who can acknowledge none for Christians, but those that have no need of them At all? when Lazarus shall be cast out of Abrahams bosom, these shall go thither in his stead.
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as if they were of a base originall and descent; as if they alwaies proceeded either from negligence, sloathfulnesse, rashnesse, want of discretion and foresight, or the like.
as if they were of a base original and descent; as if they always proceeded either from negligence, slothfulness, rashness, want of discretion and foresight, or the like.
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they have no waies to bring both these ends together, but by insimulations aspersions and sundry imputations to render those unworthy, whose necessitous condition calls upon them for reliefe.
they have no ways to bring both these ends together, but by insimulations Aspersions and sundry imputations to render those unworthy, whose necessitous condition calls upon them for relief.
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Thus Nabal sought to make a covering for his owne shame in refusing to supplie David in his extremitie, of that wicked insimulation or reproach cast upon David, as that he should be some servant run away from his Master. 1 Sam. 25. 10. There be many servants now adaies that breake away every man from his Master:
Thus Nabal sought to make a covering for his own shame in refusing to supply David in his extremity, of that wicked insimulation or reproach cast upon David, as that he should be Some servant run away from his Master. 1 Sam. 25. 10. There be many Servants now adais that break away every man from his Master:
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therefore there was neither reason nor conscience why he should part with any thing to David. The like spirit of base insinuations against the Saints in distresse is taken in by that other uncleane spirit of covetousnesse which reignes in the hearts of many amongst us, to defend him against the just smitings both of conscience,
Therefore there was neither reason nor conscience why he should part with any thing to David. The like Spirit of base insinuations against the Saints in distress is taken in by that other unclean Spirit of covetousness which reigns in the hearts of many among us, to defend him against the just smitings both of conscience,
And yet there are of this generation also, that must be honoured before the Elders of their people too, with the Names, and reputations of good Christians.
And yet there Are of this generation also, that must be honoured before the Elders of their people too, with the Names, and reputations of good Christians.
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and when God shall bring againe the Captivity of Belzebub and his Angells, and restore them to their first estate in Heaven, these shall have part and fellowship in Heaven with them.
and when God shall bring again the Captivity of Belzebub and his Angels, and restore them to their First estate in Heaven, these shall have part and fellowship in Heaven with them.
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A third and last Vse of the Doctrine, shall be for exhortation, and that to all those that meane to doe any good, upon the profession and trade of Christianity, that desire to raise themselves for ever by it:
A third and last Use of the Doctrine, shall be for exhortation, and that to all those that mean to do any good, upon the profession and trade of Christianity, that desire to raise themselves for ever by it:
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as to abstaine from Murder, Drunkennesse, Adultery, or the like,) yea that you would make a solemne worke and labour of it, to abound in that sweete and heavenly affection of love towards the Saints,
as to abstain from Murder, drunkenness, Adultery, or the like,) yea that you would make a solemn work and labour of it, to abound in that sweet and heavenly affection of love towards the Saints,
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Quit your selves in this kinde, (I beseech you) as the Disciples and followers of him, who when the necessitie of the world (and of your soules particularly) required it,
Quit your selves in this kind, (I beseech you) as the Disciples and followers of him, who when the necessity of the world (and of your Souls particularly) required it,
In a word, that you will count nothing of all you possesse in this world deere unto your selves, that your love to the Saints may reigne and triumph in all the rich and glorious and high expressions thereof,
In a word, that you will count nothing of all you possess in this world deer unto your selves, that your love to the Saints may Reign and triumph in all the rich and glorious and high expressions thereof,
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Particularly (to turne in a little to that speciall occasion, which hath drawn out my heart and soule unto you this day, in this subject) that you will vindicate your selves for Christians indeed,
Particularly (to turn in a little to that special occasion, which hath drawn out my heart and soul unto you this day, in this Subject) that you will vindicate your selves for Christians indeed,
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and liberall contributions by way of lending (for your love for the present is not put to any greater triall then this) to redeeme the lives and liberties and estates of your poore Brethren the Protestants in Ireland (if GOD will yet vouchsafe to honour your zeale and forwardnesse in this kinde, with such an honourable vouchsafement as this) out of the mercilesse hand of those cruell, blood thirstie and implacable enemies both theirs and your's, that Butcherly,
and liberal contributions by Way of lending (for your love for the present is not put to any greater trial then this) to Redeem the lives and Liberties and estates of your poor Brothers the Protestants in Ireland (if GOD will yet vouchsafe to honour your zeal and forwardness in this kind, with such an honourable vouchsafement as this) out of the merciless hand of those cruel, blood thirsty and implacable enemies both theirs and your's, that Butcherly,
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and fierce Lyons against them, in an heate and ecstacie of revenge, and being led on by that Prince of darknesse, that great roaring Lyon the Devill, have their hands lifted up on high, to slay and kill,
and fierce Lyons against them, in an heat and ecstasy of revenge, and being led on by that Prince of darkness, that great roaring lion the devil, have their hands lifted up on high, to slay and kill,
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The considerations, and motives that may strengthen your hand to this service that is recommended to you, are both more in number and greater in weight and consequence by farre,
The considerations, and motives that may strengthen your hand to this service that is recommended to you, Are both more in number and greater in weight and consequence by Far,
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and many Captaines, and other Officers that have bin trained up, and exercised in Warres, are said to have come over from beyond the Seas unto them, to assist them in their enterprize:
and many Captains, and other Officers that have been trained up, and exercised in Wars, Are said to have come over from beyond the Seas unto them, to assist them in their enterprise:
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In so much that the feare and dread of them is fallen and ready still to fall upon many, that they have and are likely every day more and more to revolt and fall in unto them.
In so much that the Fear and dread of them is fallen and ready still to fallen upon many, that they have and Are likely every day more and more to revolt and fallen in unto them.
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The strength and power of the enemy, which is so formidable to your Brethren, and in it selfe also ▪ let it not (I beseech you) be contemptible in your eyes,
The strength and power of the enemy, which is so formidable to your Brothers, and in it self also ▪ let it not (I beseech you) be contemptible in your eyes,
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Secondly, the Protestant party of your Brethren, are but very weake in comparison of their enemies, they are but few in number, in respect of the swarms of those Anti-Christian hornets that nestle amongst them:
Secondly, the Protestant party of your Brothers, Are but very weak in comparison of their enemies, they Are but few in number, in respect of the swarms of those Antichristian hornets that nestle among them:
having not long since had their Armes, and meanes of defence, most cruelly taken from them, by him, who hath made some part of attonement for that and other his outrages, with his head.
having not long since had their Arms, and means of defence, most cruelly taken from them, by him, who hath made Some part of atonement for that and other his outrages, with his head.
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Thirdly, their enemies are of a bloody, barbarous, and revengefull spirit: all mercie, pittie, and compassion, yea humanitie it selfe is hid from their eyes:
Thirdly, their enemies Are of a bloody, barbarous, and revengeful Spirit: all mercy, pity, and compassion, yea humanity it self is hid from their eyes:
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I beseech you let the shutting up of the compassions of the enemies of your Brethren against them, be the opening of your compassions so much the more freely,
I beseech you let the shutting up of the compassions of the enemies of your Brothers against them, be the opening of your compassions so much the more freely,
Fourthly, they are deeply, indeed most desperatly ingaged to goe through with their enterprize, and are under a vow, to make as cleere riddance of Protestants and Protestant Religion out of the Kingdome,
Fourthly, they Are deeply, indeed most desperately engaged to go through with their enterprise, and Are under a Voelli, to make as clear riddance of Protestants and Protestant Religion out of the Kingdom,
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so that all relentings, all doubtings, all faintings or feeblenesse of spirit, all hanging down of hands from the worke in hand, are no lesse then deadly sins with them ▪ if they looke backe from the Plough whereunto they have now put forth their hand, they are afraide they shall fall into Hell immediatly.
so that all relentings, all doubtings, all faintings or feebleness of Spirit, all hanging down of hands from the work in hand, Are no less then deadly Sins with them ▪ if they look back from the Plough whereunto they have now put forth their hand, they Are afraid they shall fallen into Hell immediately.
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and to be punished with Hell fire, once to doubt or question whether it be meritorious or no, to murder, Kings and Princes, when the advancement of the Catholique cause requireth it.
and to be punished with Hell fire, once to doubt or question whither it be meritorious or no, to murder, Kings and Princes, when the advancement of the Catholic cause requires it.
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I beseech you let the height of their resolutions, and the depths of their ingagements to doe evill, be both heights and depths of ingagements and resolutions unto you, to doe good, to the countermanding (if it be possible) of their evill.
I beseech you let the height of their resolutions, and the depths of their engagements to do evil, be both heights and depths of engagements and resolutions unto you, to do good, to the countermanding (if it be possible) of their evil.
Fiftly, they have already consecrated themselves unto the Devill and his service upon the lives and blood of many of the servants of GOD, your Brethren in the Faith, hewing,
Fifty, they have already consecrated themselves unto the devil and his service upon the lives and blood of many of the Servants of GOD, your Brothers in the Faith, hewing,
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and hacking some in pieces (as it were on purpose to quench, and smother all sparkes of humanity that might yet be alive in their brests) after they had murdered them,
and hacking Some in Pieces (as it were on purpose to quench, and smother all sparks of humanity that might yet be alive in their breasts) After they had murdered them,
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I beseech you let the lives, and cruell and cursed usages of those that have already perished by their intercede & mediate with the bowells of your compassions on the behalfe of the remnant which is yet left.
I beseech you let the lives, and cruel and cursed usages of those that have already perished by their intercede & mediate with the bowels of your compassions on the behalf of the remnant which is yet left.
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and wherein you hope to be saved, that hath kindled that fire of hatred and revenge in those Romish spirits, which is now broken out, rageing and devouring, as you have heard.
and wherein you hope to be saved, that hath kindled that fire of hatred and revenge in those Romish spirits, which is now broken out, raging and devouring, as you have herd.
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nor in any other respect made the miserable objects of the wrath and furie of their enemies, exposed to that fiery storme and tempest of blood that hangs over their heads,
nor in any other respect made the miserable objects of the wrath and fury of their enemies, exposed to that fiery storm and tempest of blood that hangs over their Heads,
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Seventhly, Consider, that the cause, for the maintenance whereof you are now sollicited, being so cleerely and intirely as it is, the cause of your Religion,
Seventhly, Consider, that the cause, for the maintenance whereof you Are now solicited, being so clearly and entirely as it is, the cause of your Religion,
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but in all other Kingdomes also under Heaven, and withall many of you being of knowne estates and sufficient abilities to doe much for it in that way, which is now expected from you;
but in all other Kingdoms also under Heaven, and withal many of you being of known estates and sufficient abilities to do much for it in that Way, which is now expected from you;
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if your contributions towards the maintenance of it shall either fall low, or come off heavily from you, you shall much quench the glory and esteeme of it in the hearts of men,
if your contributions towards the maintenance of it shall either fallen low, or come off heavily from you, you shall much quench the glory and esteem of it in the hearts of men,
and represent it unto the world as a Religion weake and contemptible and of a doubtfull assureanc, upon the service whereof silver and gold were too great to be sacrificed.
and represent it unto the world as a Religion weak and contemptible and of a doubtful assureanc, upon the service whereof silver and gold were too great to be sacrificed.
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The truth is, that the opportunity that is before you, enableth you to set the prize and estimate of your Religion, at what rate, or height you please:
The truth is, that the opportunity that is before you, enableth you to Set the prize and estimate of your Religion, At what rate, or height you please:
you have the world at such an advantage to compell them to thinke highly and honourable of that truth which you professe, the losse and neglect whereof would be an inexpiable streyne of unworthinesse in you,
you have the world At such an advantage to compel them to think highly and honourable of that truth which you profess, the loss and neglect whereof would be an inexpiable streyne of unworthiness in you,
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and which you can hardly ever redeeme, no though you should sacrifice your selves and your whole estates in the flames of the greatest zeale for it afterwards.
and which you can hardly ever Redeem, no though you should sacrifice your selves and your Whole estates in the flames of the greatest zeal for it afterwards.
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though they should rise up in their might and cloath themselves with double zeale to doe their uttermost for it, will not be able to build up what you will throw down,
though they should rise up in their might and cloth themselves with double zeal to do their uttermost for it, will not be able to built up what you will throw down,
Therefore if your Religion be of that inestimable worth and value whereof you have given information unto the world hitherto by your profession of it, seale to these informations of yours this day,
Therefore if your Religion be of that inestimable worth and valve whereof you have given information unto the world hitherto by your profession of it, seal to these informations of yours this day,
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When they shall perceive what deep and deere interest in your hearts and affections those have, whose confusion and ruine they hope to reape as the recompence and reward of their present rebellions, this may, cut the sinewes,
When they shall perceive what deep and deer Interest in your hearts and affections those have, whose confusion and ruin they hope to reap as the recompense and reward of their present rebellions, this may, Cut the sinews,
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Little (perhaps) doe you thinke or imagine, of how rich a concernment such a conceipt as this begotten in the spirits of their enemies, may be for the peace and safety of your friends.
Little (perhaps) do you think or imagine, of how rich a concernment such a conceit as this begotten in the spirits of their enemies, may be for the peace and safety of your Friends.
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Jreland is not unfitly termed, a back doore into England: and of what dismall portendance it must needs be to you and your Nation, to have the Pope keeper of the keyes of your back dore, I shall not need to represent unto you.
Ireland is not unfitly termed, a back door into England: and of what dismal portendance it must needs be to you and your nation, to have the Pope keeper of the keys of your back door, I shall not need to represent unto you.
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If Jreland ever be brought under the power of the Romish faction, the Sun of Englands prosperitie will suddainly be darkened in the midst of the Heavens thereof:
If Ireland ever be brought under the power of the Romish faction, the Sun of Englands Prosperity will suddenly be darkened in the midst of the Heavens thereof:
that Land and Kingdome will receive immediate consecration from the triple Crowne, for a Sanctuary unto those that shall undertake or attempt the ruine or molestation of this:
that Land and Kingdom will receive immediate consecration from the triple Crown, for a Sanctuary unto those that shall undertake or attempt the ruin or molestation of this:
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Besides, the neighbourhood of such a confederate Kingdome as Ireland will be, if ever that generation of vipers we speake of, should Lord it there, will foment and cherish those seeds of seditions, Treasons, conspiracies,
Beside, the neighbourhood of such a confederate Kingdom as Ireland will be, if ever that generation of vipers we speak of, should Lord it there, will foment and cherish those seeds of seditions, Treasons, conspiracies,
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The Lord will preserve him and keepe him alive ▪ &c. Psal. 41. ver. 1. 2. you know not what evill times, what daies of darknesse GOD may yet please to bring upon your Land and Nation:
The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive ▪ etc. Psalm 41. ver. 1. 2. you know not what evil times, what days of darkness GOD may yet please to bring upon your Land and nation:
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and in part lyeth sore and heavy upon them, you do not consult nakednesse to your selves, against the day wherein the like storme or tempest shall fall upon you ▪ He shall have iudgment without mercie, that sheweth no mercie.
and in part lies soar and heavy upon them, you do not consult nakedness to your selves, against the day wherein the like storm or tempest shall fallen upon you ▪ He shall have judgement without mercy, that shows no mercy.
Lastly, to make my motion unto you greater then deniall (if it may be) be pleased to consider this one thing further, that if you shall deale unworthily in that worke of Christ whereunto you are now called,
Lastly, to make my motion unto you greater then denial (if it may be) be pleased to Consider this one thing further, that if you shall deal unworthily in that work of christ whereunto you Are now called,
and shall love the wages of unfaithfullnesse, and resolve to keep your money by you, notwithstanding the importunate and loud cries of your Brethrens blood and lives for it, you may justly feare that it will soone alter the property of it;
and shall love the wages of unfaithfulness, and resolve to keep your money by you, notwithstanding the importunate and loud cries of your Brothers' blood and lives for it, you may justly Fear that it will soon altar the property of it;
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There may well be an insinuation or breathing of this truth, in that of our Saviour, He that will save his life (and so his credit, estate, liberty, &c. when the Gospell and my affaires require it) shall lose it: meaning (haply) that after such a saving it, a mans life will be no more it selfe, no more a life, but rather a death to him,
There may well be an insinuation or breathing of this truth, in that of our Saviour, He that will save his life (and so his credit, estate, liberty, etc. when the Gospel and my affairs require it) shall loose it: meaning (haply) that After such a Saving it, a men life will be no more it self, no more a life, but rather a death to him,
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and shall never have the like contentment or sweetnesse in it, which it had before. I beseech you put this consideration also to heart with all the former.
and shall never have the like contentment or sweetness in it, which it had before. I beseech you put this consideration also to heart with all the former.
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Whatsoever it be that God now requireth of you for the support of his cause and servants, it is to little purpose, I meane in respect of the flesh it selfe,
Whatsoever it be that God now requires of you for the support of his cause and Servants, it is to little purpose, I mean in respect of the Flesh it self,
or any outward accommodation, for you to withhold it, or to deny it unto him: This call of God for it, hath made it good for nothing, but for consecration:
or any outward accommodation, for you to withhold it, or to deny it unto him: This call of God for it, hath made it good for nothing, but for consecration:
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the exigencie of the occasion is such, that no pretences or reasons whatsoever are to be knowne or once regarded against the motion that hath bin made unto you.
the exigency of the occasion is such, that no pretences or Reasons whatsoever Are to be known or once regarded against the motion that hath been made unto you.
It seldome or never falls out, but if God hath one request to make to us, the flesh and the world have another to make in opposisition and barre to it;
It seldom or never falls out, but if God hath one request to make to us, the Flesh and the world have Another to make in opposisition and bar to it;
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and that (for the most part) very plausible and satisfactory to the Conscience of him that desires to decline the worke and service of God ▪ Nay rather if pretences and excuses shall offer themselves unto you, hide them from your eyes,
and that (for the most part) very plausible and satisfactory to the Conscience of him that Desires to decline the work and service of God ▪ Nay rather if pretences and excuses shall offer themselves unto you, hide them from your eyes,
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Wife and Children, and charge, and poverty, and want of moneys, and occasions of disbursments otherwise, with a thousand other such insinuations as these, must with Sathan himselfe be commanded to get them behind us:
Wife and Children, and charge, and poverty, and want of moneys, and occasions of disbursements otherwise, with a thousand other such insinuations as these, must with Sathan himself be commanded to get them behind us:
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To their power, I beare them record (saith Paul concerning the Churches of Macedonia) yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves. The meaning is not (as perhaps the face of the leter seemes to import) that they were desirous & willing to have done more then they did, in case they had bin better provided:
To their power, I bear them record (Says Paul Concerning the Churches of Macedonia) yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves. The meaning is not (as perhaps the face of the Letter seems to import) that they were desirous & willing to have done more then they did, in case they had been better provided:
but that out of an abundant willingnesse that was in them to promote such a service as was now proposed to them, they stretch'd themselves in their contributions, beyond what the line of their outward estates would well beare.
but that out of an abundant willingness that was in them to promote such a service as was now proposed to them, they stretched themselves in their contributions, beyond what the line of their outward estates would well bear.
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We know that exigencies and extremities, and ecstacies of feares in other kinds, will intend and raise the naturall strength and abilities of men far above themselves.
We know that exigencies and extremities, and ecstasies of fears in other Kinds, will intend and raise the natural strength and abilities of men Far above themselves.
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And doubtlesse such a spiritual exigencie as is now presented to us, if we tooke the impressions of it kindly & fully, would raise the powers of grace also within us above themselves,
And doubtless such a spiritual exigency as is now presented to us, if we took the impressions of it kindly & Fully, would raise the Powers of grace also within us above themselves,
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and enable us to worke miracles, in comparison of our ordinary expressions of our selv's, it would make even our most extreme poverty (in case our poverty were such) to abound to the riches of our liberalitie;
and enable us to work Miracles, in comparison of our ordinary expressions of our selves, it would make even our most extreme poverty (in case our poverty were such) to abound to the riches of our liberality;
The Lord grant that the efficacie and power of what hath bin said unto you, may be found in your deportments and behaviour in that great worke that is before you. FINIS.
The Lord grant that the efficacy and power of what hath been said unto you, may be found in your deportments and behaviour in that great work that is before you. FINIS.
