The right vvay: or A direction for obtaining good successe in a weighty enterprise. Set out in a sermon preached on the 12th of September, 1648. before the Lords on a day of humiliation for a blessing on a treaty between His Majesties and the Parliaments commissioners. / By W. Gouge.
THis text is taken out of the first of those three Historicall books, which the holy Ghost saw meet to be recorded for all ages, concerning the state of the Jewish Church,
THis text is taken out of the First of those three Historical books, which the holy Ghost saw meet to be recorded for all ages, Concerning the state of the Jewish Church,
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1. Zerubbabel, to re-edifie the Temple: which, notwithstanding the many impediments which he met withall, at length he effected. 2. Ezra, to reform Religion:
1. Zerubbabel, to re-edify the Temple: which, notwithstanding the many impediments which he met withal, At length he effected. 2. Ezra, to reform Religion:
and to doe it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgements, chap. 7. 10. So much is also evident by that charge which Artaxerxes King of Persia in his letters patents thus gave unto him, Thou art sent to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand,
and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and Judgments, chap. 7. 10. So much is also evident by that charge which Artaxerxes King of Persiam in his letters patents thus gave unto him, Thou art sent to inquire Concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand,
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The first particle in my Text, translated then, is in the Hebrew a copulative conjunction Vau, and. It knitteth together the care that Ezra had in gathering together such persons as were needfull for him,
The First particle in my Text, translated then, is in the Hebrew a copulative conjunction Vau, and. It knits together the care that Ezra had in gathering together such Persons as were needful for him,
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and might be usefull and helpfull unto him ( verse 18, 19, 20.) and the means which by Gods Word was warranted for procuring a blessing upon their endeavours.
and might be useful and helpful unto him (verse 18, 19, 20.) and the means which by God's Word was warranted for procuring a blessing upon their endeavours.
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as the devil would have Christ done, when he bid him cast himself down from the pinacle of the Temple, there being ordinary means whereby he might safely descend, Mat. 4. 5, 6. To trust to humane helps without God is to neglect God, and to presume:
as the Devil would have christ done, when he bid him cast himself down from the pinnacle of the Temple, there being ordinary means whereby he might safely descend, Mathew 4. 5, 6. To trust to humane helps without God is to neglect God, and to presume:
The intendment of the copulative particle in this place is well expressed by this conjunction of time, Then. For he gathered them together that should help him,
The intendment of the copulative particle in this place is well expressed by this conjunction of time, Then. For he gathered them together that should help him,
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This therefore which here he doth, is an authoritative act. He doth it as a Governour. Governours use to make proclamations. To proclaim implieth two things,
This Therefore which Here he does, is an authoritative act. He does it as a Governor. Governors use to make Proclamations. To proclaim Implies two things,
Thus the solemn feasts of the law at their appointed times were proclaimed, Levit. 23. 4. Thus Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast, 2 Chron. 20.? and the King and people of Nineveh, Jon. 3. 5, 7. Herein wicked Jezabel did impiously imitate a pious practice, 1 King. 21. 9. That which was here proclaimed was a fast.
Thus the solemn feasts of the law At their appointed times were proclaimed, Levit. 23. 4. Thus Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast, 2 Chronicles 20.? and the King and people of Nineveh, Jon. 3. 5, 7. Herein wicked Jezebel did impiously imitate a pious practice, 1 King. 21. 9. That which was Here proclaimed was a fast.
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Oft are these two fasting and praier joyned together, as Nehem. 1. 4. Daniel 9. 3. Luke 2. 37. Mat. 17. 21. Act. 13. 3. & 14. 23. 1 Cor. 7. 5. This word, fast is oft used synecdochically,
Oft Are these two fasting and prayer joined together, as Nehemiah 1. 4. daniel 9. 3. Luke 2. 37. Mathew 17. 21. Act. 13. 3. & 14. 23. 1 Cor. 7. 5. This word, fast is oft used synecdochically,
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for praier also, as 2 Chron. 20. 3. Jer. 36. 9. Jonah 3. 6. A fast, simply and singly considered in and by it self, is but such a bodily exercise as profiteth little.
for prayer also, as 2 Chronicles 20. 3. Jer. 36. 9. Jonah 3. 6. A fast, simply and singly considered in and by it self, is but such a bodily exercise as profiteth little.
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Now fasting preventeth these impediments, and thereupon putteth a kinde of life into a man, and maketh him to pour out his spirit in praier the more ardently.
Now fasting preventeth these impediments, and thereupon putteth a kind of life into a man, and makes him to pour out his Spirit in prayer the more ardently.
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Besides that time which useth to be spent in eating, drinking, and other refreshments and delights, is by fasting gained for praier and other sacred duties.
Beside that time which uses to be spent in eating, drinking, and other refreshments and delights, is by fasting gained for prayer and other sacred duties.
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in that, by our voluntary abstaining from our bodily food and other delights of the body, we shew, that we prefer the thing that we pray for, before them.
in that, by our voluntary abstaining from our bodily food and other delights of the body, we show, that we prefer the thing that we pray for, before them.
The place where this religious duty was performed is first indefinitely set down, under this relative, there. It hath reference to ver. 15. where mention is made of Ezras gathering together such as should go with him to Jerusalem. At that place where they were gathered together, there they kept this fast.
The place where this religious duty was performed is First indefinitely Set down, under this relative, there. It hath Referente to for. 15. where mention is made of Ezras gathering together such as should go with him to Jerusalem. At that place where they were gathered together, there they kept this fast.
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This may be the same that is by other Authours called Adiava. Josephus in the eleventh book and fifth Chapter of the Antiquities of the Jewes, saith, That this fast was kept by Euphrates. It may be that this river did stream out of Euphrates, or into it,
This may be the same that is by other Authors called Adiava. Josephus in the eleventh book and fifth Chapter of the Antiquities of the Jews, Says, That this fast was kept by Euphrates. It may be that this river did stream out of Euphrates, or into it,
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But not to insist upon the title, certainly the place which is here described by the river, was a fair and fit place for the Israelites to assemble themselves together in:
But not to insist upon the title, Certainly the place which is Here described by the river, was a fair and fit place for the Israelites to assemble themselves together in:
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like that place which was by a rivers side near to Philippi, where praier was wont to be made by Christians, Act. 16. 13. There were in the Countrey of Babylon many sweet rivers,
like that place which was by a Rivers side near to Philippi, where prayer was wont to be made by Christians, Act. 16. 13. There were in the Country of Babylon many sweet Rivers,
thus, That WEE might afflict OVR selves, &c. The former act of proclaiming the fast, belonged only to the chief Governour, which at that time Ezra was to those Jews:
thus, That we might afflict OUR selves, etc. The former act of proclaiming the fast, belonged only to the chief Governor, which At that time Ezra was to those jews:
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By this kinde of afflicting ones self, the body is kept under and brought into subjection, I keep under my body and bring it into subjection, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 9. 27. Here he useth two words which carry much emphasis, NONLATINALPHABET, I keep under, and NONLATINALPHABET, I bring into subjection.
By this kind of afflicting ones self, the body is kept under and brought into subjection, I keep under my body and bring it into subjection, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 9. 27. Here he uses two words which carry much emphasis,, I keep under, and, I bring into subjection.
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Quest. Doth not this seem to justifie that which the Apostle condemneth in this phrase, NONLATINALPHABET, neglecting or nor sparing the body? Col. 2. 23. Answ. Surely no.
Quest. Does not this seem to justify that which the Apostle Condemneth in this phrase,, neglecting or nor sparing the body? Col. 2. 23. Answer Surely no.
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The afflicting of themselves mentioned in my text is a branch of that holy revenge, which is reckoned up among the fruits of godly sorrow, 2 Cor. 7. 11. and it is an evidence of a broken spirit and contrite heart, which David stileth the sacrifices of God, which he will not despise, Psal. 51. 17.
The afflicting of themselves mentioned in my text is a branch of that holy revenge, which is reckoned up among the fruits of godly sorrow, 2 Cor. 7. 11. and it is an evidence of a broken Spirit and contrite heart, which David styleth the Sacrifices of God, which he will not despise, Psalm 51. 17.
Because hypocrites in an apish imitation of the upright, plead that they afflict their souls, Isa. 58. 3. it is here required that it be done before God. Now all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him (Heb. 4. 13.) As a beast cut up, is in all the inward parts and intrals opened before the Butcher:
Because Hypocrites in an apish imitation of the upright, plead that they afflict their Souls, Isaiah 58. 3. it is Here required that it be done before God. Now all things Are naked and opened unto the eyes of him (Hebrew 4. 13.) As a beast Cut up, is in all the inward parts and entrails opened before the Butcher:
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God discerneth our secret thoughts and inward disposition, Thou understandeth my thoughts afarre off, saith the Psalmist, Psal. 139. 2. It is proper to God alone to search the heart and try the reins, Jer. 17. 10. That therefore is said to be-done before God, which is done from the heart, inwardly, sincerely.
God discerneth our secret thoughts and inward disposition, Thou understands my thoughts afar off, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 139. 2. It is proper to God alone to search the heart and try the reins, Jer. 17. 10. That Therefore is said to be-done before God, which is done from the heart, inwardly, sincerely.
an holy Nation, a peculiar People, 1 Pet. 2. 9. Who now should doe, that which they undertake, before God, if not they, who have a speciall right to say of him, OVR God? This right they have by vertue of their union with Christ:
an holy nation, a peculiar People, 1 Pet. 2. 9. Who now should do, that which they undertake, before God, if not they, who have a special right to say of him, OUR God? This right they have by virtue of their Union with christ:
and of the extent thereof, by afflicting ones self, which is subordinate to seeking of God. To seek of God, is all one as to pray unto God, and call upon him.
and of the extent thereof, by afflicting ones self, which is subordinate to seeking of God. To seek of God, is all one as to pray unto God, and call upon him.
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seek, and you shall finde, saith Christ, Mat. 7. 7. I am sought of them that asked not for me, I am found of them that sought me not, saith the Lord, Isa. 65. 1. In these and many other like places, to ask and seek, are put for the same duty, namely, to pray.
seek, and you shall find, Says christ, Mathew 7. 7. I am sought of them that asked not for me, I am found of them that sought me not, Says the Lord, Isaiah 65. 1. In these and many other like places, to ask and seek, Are put for the same duty, namely, to pray.
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nor by enemies, or any other means forced to fly this way and that way, but that they might safely come to Jerusalem, which was the end of their journey.
nor by enemies, or any other means forced to fly this Way and that Way, but that they might safely come to Jerusalem, which was the end of their journey.
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In this sence it is said of God, in relation to his people at another time, He led them forth by the RIGHT WAY, that they might goe to the city of habitation, Psal. 107. 7. That thus much is here intended, is evident by the reason of this Fast,
In this sense it is said of God, in Relation to his people At Another time, He led them forth by the RIGHT WAY, that they might go to the City of habitation, Psalm 107. 7. That thus much is Here intended, is evident by the reason of this Fast,
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Metaphorically a Way is put for a mans conversation or course of life, and this is counted a right way, when it is ordered according to the rule of righteousnesse which is Gods Word.
Metaphorically a Way is put for a men Conversation or course of life, and this is counted a right Way, when it is ordered according to the Rule of righteousness which is God's Word.
And thus promiseth, I will runne the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart, Ps. 119. 27, 32. This way is called a good way, Jer. 6. 16. and a perfect way, Ps. 101. 2, 6.
And thus promises, I will run the Way of thy Commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart, Ps. 119. 27, 32. This Way is called a good Way, Jer. 6. 16. and a perfect Way, Ps. 101. 2, 6.
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and thus translated, Mincing as they go, or tripping nicely, Isa. 3. 16. The children comprised under the Hebrew word, were such as they, of whom God thus saith, There are more then six score thousand persons, that cannot discern betwixt their right hand and their left, Jon. 4. 11. They that were of age and understanding,
and thus translated, Mincing as they go, or tripping nicely, Isaiah 3. 16. The children comprised under the Hebrew word, were such as they, of whom God thus Says, There Are more then six score thousand Persons, that cannot discern betwixt their right hand and their left, Jon. 4. 11. They that were of age and understanding,
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whether male or female, Governours or under government, joyned all together in the Fast, and are comprised under this particle VS. But the little ones, who could not joyn with them in that holy duty, are here distinguished from them, and are praied for.
whither male or female, Governors or under government, joined all together in the Fast, and Are comprised under this particle US. But the little ones, who could not join with them in that holy duty, Are Here distinguished from them, and Are prayed for.
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even the silver and the gold, and vessels that were given to the use of the Temple, whereof mention is made, chap. 7. 15, 16. &c. The hebrew word is NONLATINALPHABET recush. It useth to be distinguished from souls: namely, from persons that had reasonable souls:
even the silver and the gold, and vessels that were given to the use of the Temple, whereof mention is made, chap. 7. 15, 16. etc. The hebrew word is recush. It uses to be distinguished from Souls: namely, from Persons that had reasonable Souls:
The Summe of the text being as you heard, A Direction for obtaining good success in a weighty enterprise, Two generall points are especially set down therein.
The Sum of the text being as you herd, A Direction for obtaining good success in a weighty enterprise, Two general points Are especially Set down therein.
To such Governours it belongeth to observe the passages of Gods providence, and to consider what warrantable publike duties are by the direction of Gods Word called for, at such and such times,
To such Governors it belongeth to observe the passages of God's providence, and to Consider what warrantable public duties Are by the direction of God's Word called for, At such and such times,
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Christ saith of a devil, that by no other means can be cast out, that it may be cast out by praier and fasting, Mat. 17. 21. 4. From the Place where this Fast was kept, which was at the river Ahava: an open and common place, never before set apart: It may be inferred, That
christ Says of a Devil, that by no other means can be cast out, that it may be cast out by prayer and fasting, Mathew 17. 21. 4. From the Place where this Fast was kept, which was At the river Ahava: an open and Common place, never before Set apart: It may be inferred, That
I say, in time of need, because when there is free liberty for people to meet together in publike places set apart for publike duties, it is their duty and it will be their wisdome to take such opportunities,
I say, in time of need, Because when there is free liberty for people to meet together in public places Set apart for public duties, it is their duty and it will be their Wisdom to take such opportunities,
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Christs promise of being with his, is thus indefinitely set down, Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them, Mat. 18. 20.
Christ promise of being with his, is thus indefinitely Set down, Where two or three Are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them, Mathew 18. 20.
This very reason is pressed in his Majesties Proclamation for a publike generall solemn Fast, July 3. 1625. in these words, In humble hope and confidence, that when both Prince and people together throughout the whole Land, shall joyn in one common and solemn Devotion, of sending up their faithfull and repenting praiers, to Almighty God at one instant of time, the same shall be more available to obtain that mercy, help and comfort from him, which in the present important occasion, this Church and Common-wealth doe stand in need of.
This very reason is pressed in his Majesties Proclamation for a public general solemn Fast, July 3. 1625. in these words, In humble hope and confidence, that when both Prince and people together throughout the Whole Land, shall join in one Common and solemn Devotion, of sending up their faithful and repenting Prayers, to Almighty God At one instant of time, the same shall be more available to obtain that mercy, help and Comfort from him, which in the present important occasion, this Church and Commonwealth do stand in need of.
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The word NONLATINALPHABET hithhalec, whereby Enochs walking before God is set out, Gen. 5. 24. and which is required of Abram, Gen. 17. 1. implieth a constant, continuall setting of God before their eies.
The word hithhalec, whereby Enochs walking before God is Set out, Gen. 5. 24. and which is required of Abram, Gen. 17. 1. Implies a constant, continual setting of God before their eyes.
If we must in every place, and in every duty that we take in hand, do it before God, much more must we so perform duties of piety, which have a kinde of immediate respect unto God,
If we must in every place, and in every duty that we take in hand, do it before God, much more must we so perform duties of piety, which have a kind of immediate respect unto God,
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as Nebuchadnezzar an Heathen Monarch stiled the Lord, the God of Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego, Dan. 3. 28. and Darius another Heathen Monarch, said to Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest, &c. Dan. 6. 20. This is a ground of strong confidence to believers.
as Nebuchadnezzar an Heathen Monarch styled the Lord, the God of Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego, Dan. 3. 28. and Darius Another Heathen Monarch, said to daniel, Thy God whom thou servest, etc. Dan. 6. 20. This is a ground of strong confidence to believers.
Yea, he can so order it, that by mistaking of a way, they may avoid some dangerous plots of enemies against them Austine relates a story much tending to that purpose;
Yea, he can so order it, that by mistaking of a Way, they may avoid Some dangerous plots of enemies against them Augustine relates a story much tending to that purpose;
God giveth to such as seek it of him, Angels to keep them in all their waies, Psal. 91. 11. The Heathen supposed that there were certain gods who directed such as called upon them in their right way,
God gives to such as seek it of him, Angels to keep them in all their ways, Psalm 91. 11. The Heathen supposed that there were certain God's who directed such as called upon them in their right Way,
for thus saith the Law, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, Mat. 22. 39. I may make from hence such an inference as the Apostle doth from a Bishops ruling his own house, If a man know not how to rule his own house,
for thus Says the Law, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, Mathew 22. 39. I may make from hence such an Inference as the Apostle does from a Bishops ruling his own house, If a man know not how to Rule his own house,
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To sharpen our praiers, and strengthen our faith in craving a blessing for our little ones, we may plead before God that which God himself sais of the children of the Israelites, that they were born to him, and were his children, Ezek. 16. 20, 21. On this ground,
To sharpen our Prayers, and strengthen our faith in craving a blessing for our little ones, we may plead before God that which God himself Says of the children of the Israelites, that they were born to him, and were his children, Ezekiel 16. 20, 21. On this ground,
Though, through mans ordinary abuse of the goods of this world, Christ stileth them, Mammon of unrighteousnesse, yet he adviseth us to make to our selves friends thereof, Luk. 16. 9. They are necessary for the very being of our bodies.
Though, through men ordinary abuse of the goods of this world, christ styleth them, Mammon of unrighteousness, yet he adviseth us to make to our selves Friends thereof, Luk. 16. 9. They Are necessary for the very being of our bodies.
and we by them may be many waies helped, even about the service of God. These are the distinct Instructions which this text affordeth. They are many and weighty.
and we by them may be many ways helped, even about the service of God. These Are the distinct Instructions which this text affords. They Are many and weighty.
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1. The Case, that it was extraordinary. 2. The Means, that they were extraordinary. Each of these may be made manifest in seven particular branches a piece.
1. The Case, that it was extraordinary. 2. The Means, that they were extraordinary. Each of these may be made manifest in seven particular branches a piece.
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1. These Jews were in a strange land. So is the land of their captivity stiled, Ps. 137. 4. where thus they say, How shall we sing the Lords song in a strange land.
1. These jews were in a strange land. So is the land of their captivity styled, Ps. 137. 4. where thus they say, How shall we sing the lords song in a strange land.
When Zerubbabel went to Jerusalem he found adversaries, Ezra 4. 1. when afterward Nehemiah went, he found those who much envied that there was a man come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel, Neh. 2. 10. Haman could suggest to the King of Persia, That the laws of the Jews were divers from all people,
When Zerubbabel went to Jerusalem he found Adversaries, Ezra 4. 1. when afterwards Nehemiah went, he found those who much envied that there was a man come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel, Neh 2. 10. Haman could suggest to the King of Persiam, That the laws of the jews were diverse from all people,
4. They had no outward guard of horse or foot, for Ezra was ashamed to require of the King a band of souldiers and horsmen to help them against the enemy in the way,
4. They had no outward guard of horse or foot, for Ezra was ashamed to require of the King a band of Soldiers and horsemen to help them against the enemy in the Way,
because they had spoken unto the King, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good, that seek him, vers. 22. Thus they engaged Gods honour in this case, which maketh it the more extraordinary.
Because they had spoken unto the King, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good, that seek him, vers. 22. Thus they engaged God's honour in this case, which makes it the more extraordinary.
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4. They extend their fast to afflict themselves, that they might sensibly feel it. 5. They do it not in appearance only, but really, in truth before God.
4. They extend their fast to afflict themselves, that they might sensibly feel it. 5. They do it not in appearance only, but really, in truth before God.
This course hath Gods Church taken throughout all ages, in all manner of extraordinary cases: and that 1. For obtaining good things. 2. For removing evils:
This course hath God's Church taken throughout all ages, in all manner of extraordinary cases: and that 1. For obtaining good things. 2. For removing evils:
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For good things, extraordinary praier hath been made, when Saints and servants of God have seen them needfull then to be granted; or when they have been withheld: or when they have been withdrawn and taken away.
For good things, extraordinary prayer hath been made, when Saints and Servants of God have seen them needful then to be granted; or when they have been withheld: or when they have been withdrawn and taken away.
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Moses earnestly praied for a good Governour to succeed him, Numb. 27. 16. Christ spent a whole night in praier immediately before his chusing of Apostles, Luk. 6. 12, 13. The Apostles ordained Elders in every Church with praier and fasting, Act. 14. 23. The Church fasted and praied when Barnabas and Saul were separated to the work, whereunto God called them, Act. 13. 3. The like course should be taken by us in ordaining Ministers,
Moses earnestly prayed for a good Governor to succeed him, Numb. 27. 16. christ spent a Whole night in prayer immediately before his choosing of Apostles, Luk. 6. 12, 13. The Apostles ordained Elders in every Church with prayer and fasting, Act. 14. 23. The Church fasted and prayed when Barnabas and Saul were separated to the work, whereunto God called them, Act. 13. 3. The like course should be taken by us in ordaining Ministers,
Much more ought this course to be taken when desired and expected blessings are withheld. This was Hannahs case, which mov'd her to weap and fast, and pour out her soul before the Lord, 1 Sam. 1. 7, 15. Most of all is this to be done, when blessings are withdrawn and taken away:
Much more ought this course to be taken when desired and expected blessings Are withheld. This was Hannahs case, which moved her to weap and fast, and pour out her soul before the Lord, 1 Sam. 1. 7, 15. Most of all is this to be done, when blessings Are withdrawn and taken away:
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The sensible presence, powerfull assistance, and sweet comfort of the Spirit, being withdrawn from David, upon the great sins which he committed in the case of Bathsheba and her husband, he penned the one and fiftieth Psalme, which manifesteth an extraordinary wrestling with the Lord, to have those blessings restored to him again.
The sensible presence, powerful assistance, and sweet Comfort of the Spirit, being withdrawn from David, upon the great Sins which he committed in the case of Bathsheba and her husband, he penned the one and fiftieth Psalm, which manifesteth an extraordinary wrestling with the Lord, to have those blessings restored to him again.
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His wrestling in this case was like Jacobs, who would not let the Lord go unlesse he blessed him, Gen. 32. 26. Evils against which extraordinary praier is to be made, are sins or judgements.
His wrestling in this case was like Jacobs, who would not let the Lord go unless he blessed him, Gen. 32. 26. Evils against which extraordinary prayer is to be made, Are Sins or Judgments.
For preventing sinne, Christ commandeth his Disciples to watch and pray, that they enter not into temptation, Mat. 24. 41. By temptations men are drawn to sin.
For preventing sin, christ commands his Disciples to watch and pray, that they enter not into temptation, Mathew 24. 41. By temptations men Are drawn to since.
for it is great, Psal. 25. 11. And again thus, According to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions, Psal. 51. 1. The other is, that God would work in us repentance, as he who thus praied, Turn thou me, and I shall be turned:
for it is great, Psalm 25. 11. And again thus, According to the multitude of thy tender Mercies, blot out my transgressions, Psalm 51. 1. The other is, that God would work in us Repentance, as he who thus prayed, Turn thou me, and I shall be turned:
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Against the former, the King and people of Nineveh fasted and cried mightily unto God, Jon. 3. 7, 8. Thus was that doom reversed and judgment prevented.
Against the former, the King and people of Nineveh fasted and cried mightily unto God, Jon. 3. 7, 8. Thus was that doom reversed and judgement prevented.
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but before his cruell plot began to be put in execution, Mordecai, Esther, and all the Jews, Fasted three daies together (Esth. 4. 16, 17.) Thus the execution of that judgement, so prepared, was prevented.
but before his cruel plot began to be put in execution, Mordecai, Esther, and all the jews, Fasted three days together (Esth. 4. 16, 17.) Thus the execution of that judgement, so prepared, was prevented.
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and the Lord destroied them before Israel, 1 Sam. 7. 7, 10. On Manasseh the judgement was executed to the full, in that he was taken by his enemy, bound with fetters, and carried to Babylon:
and the Lord destroyed them before Israel, 1 Sam. 7. 7, 10. On Manasses the judgement was executed to the full, in that he was taken by his enemy, bound with fetters, and carried to Babylon:
For he was brought again into his kingdome, 2 Chron. 33. 12, 13. As extraordinary praier, in these and other like cases, is to be made on our own behalf,
For he was brought again into his Kingdom, 2 Chronicles 33. 12, 13. As extraordinary prayer, in these and other like cases, is to be made on our own behalf,
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Moses his mighty praiers (by one of which God was moved to say, Let me alone: and in another Moses himself was moved thus to say, If thou wilt not forgive their sin, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book, &c.) were made in the behalf of others, Exod. 32. 10, 32. Weighty grounds there are to presse this point of extraordinary praier in extraordinary cases.
Moses his mighty Prayers (by one of which God was moved to say, Let me alone: and in Another Moses himself was moved thus to say, If thou wilt not forgive their since, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book, etc.) were made in the behalf of Others, Exod 32. 10, 32. Weighty grounds there Are to press this point of extraordinary prayer in extraordinary cases.
God much approves those who prize his favour and blessing above all other things, and who are much grieved upon the apprehension of his displeasure against them.
God much approves those who prize his favour and blessing above all other things, and who Are much grieved upon the apprehension of his displeasure against them.
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Yea they doe further discover a senslesse and wretched disposition, in that they care not to use the means that are sanctified for obtaining the good things whereof they stand in need,
Yea they do further discover a senseless and wretched disposition, in that they care not to use the means that Are sanctified for obtaining the good things whereof they stand in need,
even according to the manner and measure of seeking this or that of him. Praier more then ordinary is more then ordinarily powerfull. Instance this in my Text:
even according to the manner and measure of seeking this or that of him. Prayer more then ordinary is more then ordinarily powerful. Instance this in my Text:
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Though that particular for which David praied and fasted, and lay all night upon the earth, namely, the life of his sick childe, were not granted (2 Sam. 12. 16, 18.) yet was not that extraordinary means, which he used, in vain: For
Though that particular for which David prayed and fasted, and lay all night upon the earth, namely, the life of his sick child, were not granted (2 Sam. 12. 16, 18.) yet was not that extraordinary means, which he used, in vain: For
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which may be inferred out of these words which David used to comfort himself, I shall goe to him, 2 Samuel 12. 23. 3. God gave him another son, and that of the same mother, a Salomon, a Jedediah (2 Sam. 12. 24, 25.) A Prince of peace, beloved of the Lord, who, by Gods appointment succeeded David on the Throne.
which may be inferred out of these words which David used to Comfort himself, I shall go to him, 2 Samuel 12. 23. 3. God gave him Another son, and that of the same mother, a Solomon, a jedidiah (2 Sam. 12. 24, 25.) A Prince of peace, Beloved of the Lord, who, by God's appointment succeeded David on the Throne.
and thou seest not? Wherefore have we afflicted our souls, and thou takest no knowledge? But the fault is there laid upon themselves, That they fasted for strife and debate, &c. Their fast was not such an one as the Lord had chosen:
and thou See not? Wherefore have we afflicted our Souls, and thou Takest no knowledge? But the fault is there laid upon themselves, That they fasted for strife and debate, etc. Their fast was not such an one as the Lord had chosen:
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but their iniquities had separated between them and their God, and their sins had hid his face from them, that he would not hear, Isa. 59. 1, 2. Let us therefore that do what is warrantable, do it uprightly and fervently:
but their iniquities had separated between them and their God, and their Sins had hid his face from them, that he would not hear, Isaiah 59. 1, 2. Let us Therefore that do what is warrantable, do it uprightly and fervently:
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for the more we humble our selves for his displeasure, and stoop under his strokes, the greater testimony we give, not only to the greatnesse of his wrath and indignation:
for the more we humble our selves for his displeasure, and stoop under his Strokes, the greater testimony we give, not only to the greatness of his wrath and Indignation:
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Now by how much the more God is acknowledged and justified in his judgements, and by how much the more Gods favour and blessings are prised, by so much the more is the Lord glorified.
Now by how much the more God is acknowledged and justified in his Judgments, and by how much the more God's favour and blessings Are prised, by so much the more is the Lord glorified.
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And who would not doe to his uttermost what he can to set forth the Lords honour? This third ground of the fore-said duty is the weightiest of all the rest.
And who would not do to his uttermost what he can to Set forth the lords honour? This third ground of the foresaid duty is the Weightiest of all the rest.
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If these motives be not of force to enforce this duty of extraordinary supplication, in an extraordinary case, I know not what motives may be of force to enforce a duty.
If these motives be not of force to enforce this duty of extraordinary supplication, in an extraordinary case, I know not what motives may be of force to enforce a duty.
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1. Too great cause of just complaint may here be taken up, by reason of mens slight and carelesse observing those means which are warranted and prescribed by Gods Word,
1. Too great cause of just complaint may Here be taken up, by reason of men's slight and careless observing those means which Are warranted and prescribed by God's Word,
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but also against many that look Sion-ward. There be of them that on our monethly daies of fast, not only forbear to joyn with the assembly of Gods people in those solemn sacred duties:
but also against many that look Zion-ward. There be of them that on our monthly days of fast, not only forbear to join with the assembly of God's people in those solemn sacred duties:
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The authority was first his Majesties Proclamation, straitly charging and commanding, That a Generall, Publike and Solemn Fast be kept and held on the last Wednesday of every month, during the troubles in the Kingdome of Ireland.
The Authority was First his Majesties Proclamation, straitly charging and commanding, That a General, Public and Solemn Fast be kept and held on the last Wednesday of every Monn, during the Troubles in the Kingdom of Ireland.
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Now why this monethly fast should not be duly observed, I see no good reason. It may be, that it is disesteemed by many, because it is enjoyned by authority.
Now why this monthly fast should not be duly observed, I see no good reason. It may be, that it is disesteemed by many, Because it is enjoined by Authority.
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But that seems to me a strange reason, that that which is a ground warranted by Gods Word (as out of this text we have formerly shewed) should be a reason to slight it.
But that seems to me a strange reason, that that which is a ground warranted by God's Word (as out of this text we have formerly showed) should be a reason to slight it.
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and the fearfull effects thereof from us? That which is recorded of the Jews annuall fasting, in certain set moneths, seventy years together (because the judgements, which moved them first to take up those fasts, continued so long) may be a warrant for our continued monethly fasts.
and the fearful effects thereof from us? That which is recorded of the jews annual fasting, in certain Set months, seventy Years together (Because the Judgments, which moved them First to take up those fasts, continued so long) may be a warrant for our continued monthly fasts.
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No marvel that Gods judgements have so long lien upon us, and our neighbouring Nations; seeing the means of removing them are by most either despised, or too much slighted.
No marvel that God's Judgments have so long lain upon us, and our neighbouring nations; seeing the means of removing them Are by most either despised, or too much slighted.
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I can remember a solemn fast proclaimed, and most solemnly kept in the year 1588. upon the approach of that Spanish Armado, that carried the stile of Invincible. Admirable was the blessing that followed upon that fast:
I can Remember a solemn fast proclaimed, and most solemnly kept in the year 1588. upon the approach of that Spanish Armado, that carried the style of Invincible. Admirable was the blessing that followed upon that fast:
as we have not heard of the like before in this Land. Thereupon a weekly fast was enjoyned by publike authority, till it pleased God to remove that plague.
as we have not herd of the like before in this Land. Thereupon a weekly fast was enjoined by public Authority, till it pleased God to remove that plague.
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Very few publike fasts were betwixt that and another greater plague, in the year, 1625. when there was also a weekly fast enjoyned by publike authority:
Very few public fasts were betwixt that and Another greater plague, in the year, 1625. when there was also a weekly fast enjoined by public Authority:
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for the plague decreased much faster then it increased, and in short time from the number of five thousand two hundred and five that died in one week, it came so utterly to cease,
for the plague decreased much faster then it increased, and in short time from the number of five thousand two hundred and five that died in one Week, it Come so utterly to cease,
Such an answer doth Jeremy give to the men of Judah that made such an objection, Jer. 44. 17, &c. 2. Though there were not such extraordinary means publikely used:
Such an answer does Jeremiah give to the men of Judah that made such an objection, Jer. 44. 17, etc. 2. Though there were not such extraordinary means publicly used:
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I well remember, that at that very time when the Gun-powder treason was discovered (a Parliament being summoned) there were many assemblies that by praier and fasting, earnestly sought of God a blessing upon that Parliament.
I well Remember, that At that very time when the Gunpowder treason was discovered (a Parliament being summoned) there were many assemblies that by prayer and fasting, earnestly sought of God a blessing upon that Parliament.
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Have we not cause to judge, that God had a gracious respect to the praiers of his children, who almost miraculously discovered such a dangerous, devilish and matchlesse treason, as the Gun-powder treason was.
Have we not cause to judge, that God had a gracious respect to the Prayers of his children, who almost miraculously discovered such a dangerous, devilish and matchless treason, as the Gunpowder treason was.
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Thorow the good providence of God, we have had more fasts by publike authority enjoyned, in the reign of our present Sovereign, especially since the beginning of this Parliament,
Thorough the good providence of God, we have had more fasts by public Authority enjoined, in the Reign of our present Sovereign, especially since the beginning of this Parliament,
But they have been so sleightly and carelesly performed, as we have cause to fear, that this among other sins, hath been one that hath caused Gods heavy wrath so long to lie upon us.
But they have been so slightly and carelessly performed, as we have cause to Fear, that this among other Sins, hath been one that hath caused God's heavy wrath so long to lie upon us.
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But to leave complaints, the Doctrine which you have heard largely handled, doth justifie that course which the great Councel of this Land hath taken about this daies fast.
But to leave complaints, the Doctrine which you have herd largely handled, does justify that course which the great Council of this Land hath taken about this days fast.
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nor the alienation of affections, and bitter contentions that have been betwixt such as have been near in bloud and alliance, in neighbourhood and friendship,
nor the alienation of affections, and bitter contentions that have been betwixt such as have been near in blood and alliance, in neighbourhood and friendship,
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The particular occasion of fasting and praying on this day is to obtain a blessing from heaven upon the Treaty betwixt his Majesty and our Parliament, that is now thorow Gods blessing agreed upon.
The particular occasion of fasting and praying on this day is to obtain a blessing from heaven upon the Treaty betwixt his Majesty and our Parliament, that is now thorough God's blessing agreed upon.
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1. Such have been the evils of this civil war (whereof a taste was given before) and many of them do so continue to increase more and more, as there is a kinde of necessity of a good accommodation for composing our differences:
1. Such have been the evils of this civil war (whereof a taste was given before) and many of them do so continue to increase more and more, as there is a kind of necessity of a good accommodation for composing our differences:
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It was in the case of a civill warre, that the chief Commander on the one side, said to the other, Shall the sword devour for ever? Knowest thou not that it will be bitternesse in the later end, 2 Sam. 2. 26. Bitternesse there must needs be in such a kinde of warre,
It was in the case of a civil war, that the chief Commander on the one side, said to the other, Shall the sword devour for ever? Knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the later end, 2 Sam. 2. 26. Bitterness there must needs be in such a kind of war,
O that they who thorow the divine providence have been kept from the extremity of this warre, would lay to heart the condition of them that have felt it:
O that they who thorough the divine providence have been kept from the extremity of this war, would lay to heart the condition of them that have felt it:
They would then see a necessity of a fair composing our differences, and of yeelding to an accommodation, us { que } ad aras, so far as may stand with the truth and purity of Religion.
They would then see a necessity of a fair composing our differences, and of yielding to an accommodation, us { que } ad aras, so Far as may stand with the truth and purity of Religion.
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That the arrears of numberlesse souldiers must be satisfied: That restitution of ships, goods, lands, heriditaments, livings, offices, and other interests must be made:
That the arrears of numberless Soldiers must be satisfied: That restitution of ships, goods, Lands, heriditaments, livings, Offices, and other interests must be made:
When Herod had apprehended Peter, and put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternians of souldiers, intending to bring him forth to the people, and to slay him:
When Herod had apprehended Peter, and put him in prison, and Delivered him to four quaternians of Soldiers, intending to bring him forth to the people, and to slay him:
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praier was made without ceasing, or instant and earnest praier was made of the Church unto God for him, and God so heard their praier as he delivered Peter, Act. 12. 4, &c.
prayer was made without ceasing, or instant and earnest prayer was made of the Church unto God for him, and God so herd their prayer as he Delivered Peter, Act. 12. 4, etc.
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Who would have thought that the mischievous device of Haman, should have turned to such an advantage unto the Church as it did? But that was from the Lord,
Who would have Thought that the mischievous device of Haman, should have turned to such an advantage unto the Church as it did? But that was from the Lord,
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and obtained by fasting and praier, Esth. 4. 17. O let us make earnest and instant praier without ceasing to our God, that he would send down his Spirit to be a Commissioner among other Commissioners that are to treat about peace:
and obtained by fasting and prayer, Esth. 4. 17. Oh let us make earnest and instant prayer without ceasing to our God, that he would send down his Spirit to be a Commissioner among other Commissioners that Are to Treat about peace:
yea that his Spirit would be in every of the Commissioners, and in our King and Parliament also, to bring their spirits to yeeld to that which may make to a good peace:
yea that his Spirit would be in every of the Commissioners, and in our King and Parliament also, to bring their spirits to yield to that which may make to a good peace:
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So as mercie and truth may meet together, and righteousnes and peace kisse each other, Psal. 85. 10. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord as rivers of vvater:
So as mercy and truth may meet together, and righteousness and peace kiss each other, Psalm 85. 10. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord as Rivers of water:
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For the Lord caused the sea to go back, and thereby saved the Israelites, but destroied the Egyptians, Exod. 14. 21, &c He made also the waters of Jordan to stay their course, till all Israel passed over into Canaan, Josh. 3. 16. To these evidences of Gods power over the water hath the Psalmist reference, Psal. 114. 3, 5. where he thus saith, The sea saw it and fled: Jordan was driven back.
For the Lord caused the sea to go back, and thereby saved the Israelites, but destroyed the egyptians, Exod 14. 21, etc. He made also the waters of Jordan to stay their course, till all Israel passed over into Canaan, Josh. 3. 16. To these evidences of God's power over the water hath the Psalmist Referente, Psalm 114. 3, 5. where he thus Says, The sea saw it and fled: Jordan was driven back.
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they ran in the dry places like a river, Psal. 105. 41. The Apostle, in reference hereunto, saith, That the Rock followed them, 1 Cor. 10. 4. by the rock metonymically he meaneth the waters that flowed out of the rock;
they ran in the dry places like a river, Psalm 105. 41. The Apostle, in Referente hereunto, Says, That the Rock followed them, 1 Cor. 10. 4. by the rock metonymically he means the waters that flowed out of the rock;
So did he again, when Elisha went over Iordan, 2 King 2. 8, 14. It is also noted, that when the armies of Iudah, Israel and Edom were in a dry place where was no water, unexpectedly there came water,
So did he again, when Elisha went over Iordan, 2 King 2. 8, 14. It is also noted, that when the armies of Iudah, Israel and Edom were in a dry place where was no water, unexpectedly there Come water,
To instance this in Kings, God turned the heart of Pharaoh to Abram (Gen. 12. 19, 20.) of Abimelech to Isaac (Gen. 26. 11.) of another Pharaoh to Ioseph (Gen. 41. 39.) Of Achish to David (1 Sam. 17. 6.) Of Ahaziah to Elijah (2 King. 1. 15.) Of Iehoram to Elisha (2 King. 6. 32, 33.) Of Nebuchadnezzar to Ieremiah (Ier. 39. 11, 12.) to Daniel and his three companions ( Dan. 2. 48, 49.) Of Evilmerodach to Iehojachin (2 King 25. 27.) Of Cyrus to the Jews ( Ezra 1. 1.) Of Darius also to them ( Ezra 6. 7, &c. ) Of Artaxerxes to Ezra (Ezra 7. 6.) and to Nehemiah (Nehem. 2. 8.) Of Abasuerus to Esther and Mordecai (Est. 2. 17. and 6. 10.) Of Agrippa to Paul (Act. 26. 28, 32.) and of many others.
To instance this in Kings, God turned the heart of Pharaoh to Abram (Gen. 12. 19, 20.) of Abimelech to Isaac (Gen. 26. 11.) of Another Pharaoh to Ioseph (Gen. 41. 39.) Of Achish to David (1 Sam. 17. 6.) Of Ahaziah to Elijah (2 King. 1. 15.) Of Jehoram to Elisha (2 King. 6. 32, 33.) Of Nebuchadnezzar to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 39. 11, 12.) to daniel and his three Sodales (Dan. 2. 48, 49.) Of Evil-merodach to Jeconiah (2 King 25. 27.) Of Cyrus to the jews (Ezra 1. 1.) Of Darius also to them (Ezra 6. 7, etc.) Of Artaxerxes to Ezra (Ezra 7. 6.) and to Nehemiah (Nehemiah 2. 8.) Of Ahasuerus to Esther and Mordecai (Est. 2. 17. and 6. 10.) Of Agrippa to Paul (Act. 26. 28, 32.) and of many Others.
as all the Tribes of Israel came to David, and said, Behold we are thy bone and thy flesh, 2 Sa. 5. 1. And when they had revolted from David to Absolom, a while after all the people were at strife to bring king David to his throne again.
as all the Tribes of Israel Come to David, and said, Behold we Are thy bone and thy Flesh, 2 Sa. 5. 1. And when they had revolted from David to Absalom, a while After all the people were At strife to bring King David to his throne again.
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Yea the men of Iudah having also revolted from David, it is noted, that the heart of all the men of Iudah was bowed even as the heart of one man unto the King, 2 Sam. 19. 9, 14. There was a Councell of malicious enemies gathered together against the Apostles:
Yea the men of Iudah having also revolted from David, it is noted, that the heart of all the men of Iudah was bowed even as the heart of one man unto the King, 2 Sam. 19. 9, 14. There was a Council of malicious enemies gathered together against the Apostles:
but upon the advice of Gamaliel, they all agreed to let the Apostles go, Act. 5. 40. Thus we see how God can make Councels and multitudes to yeeld to good advice,
but upon the Advice of Gamaliel, they all agreed to let the Apostles go, Act. 5. 40. Thus we see how God can make Counsels and Multitudes to yield to good Advice,
Legi• … a Deo nomullos ex• … dit•s in excelsis montium: unde intelligitur m•g• … valere petentis •ffectum, quam petitionis locum. Aug. de unit. Eccl c. 16.
Legi• … a God nomullos ex• … dit•s in Excelsis montium: unde intelligitur m•g• … Valere petentis •ffectum, quam petitionis locum. Aug. de unit. Ecclesiastes c. 16.
Nobi•-ipsis accidit, ut in quodam bivio falleremur, & non iremus per eum locum, ubi operiens transitum nostrum Doxatistarum • … s armata subsederat: at { que } ita factum est, ut eoquo tendeba mus, per devium circuitum veniremus: cognitis { que } infidiis illorum, nos gratularemur errasse, at { que } inde gratias ageremus Leo. Aug. Enchid ad Lau. cap. 17.
Nobi•-ipsis accidit, ut in Quodam Bivio falleremur, & non iremus per Eum locum, ubi operiens transitum nostrum Doxatistarum • … s armata subsederat: At { que } ita factum est, ut eoquo tendeba mus, per devium circuitum veniremus: cognitis { que } infidiis Illorum, nos gratularemur errasse, At { que } inde gratias ageremus Leo. Aug. Enchid and Lau. cap. 17.
Ipse Dominus frequenter suam mutat sententiam. Nam proposuerat percutere morte & perdere populū, sed postea rogatus à Moyse, reconciliatus est populo suo Ambr Offic. l 3. c. 12.
Ipse Dominus frequenter suam Mutat sententiam. Nam proposuerat percutere morte & Perdere populū, sed postea Rogatus à Moyse, reconciliatus est populo Sue Ambrose Office l 3. c. 12.
Publike fasts in former times rare, Quid mirum si Christianis temporibus iste mundus tanquam servus jam sciens voluntatem Domini sui & faciens digna plagis vapulat multis Aug. vict. ep. 122.
Public fasts in former times rare, Quid Mirum si Christianis temporibus iste World tanquam servus jam sciens voluntatem Domini sui & Faciens Digna plagis vapulat multis Aug. vict. Epistle. 122.
I might hereunto have added the benefits of peace. But these have bin distinctly and largely set down in my Treatise of the Churches conquest, on Exo. 17. 16. §. 96.
I might hereunto have added the benefits of peace. But these have been distinctly and largely Set down in my Treatise of the Churches conquest, on Exo. 17. 16. §. 96.
Hester cum ha beret necessitatē interveniendi pro populo suo, quem Rex ubicun { que } in regn ejus esset, jusserat trucidari, oravit ad Dominum: cogebat enim eam magna necessitas, &c Aug. de Gra & lib. arb. •. 21.
Esther cum would beret necessitatē interveniendi Pro populo Sue, Whom Rex ubicun { que } in regn His esset, jusserat trucidari, Oravit ad Dominum: cogebat enim eam Magna Necessity, etc. Aug. de Gram & lib. arb. •. 21.
