The saints support, set out in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament. At a publick fast, 29. Iune, 1642. By William Gouge.
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of COMMONS, at the celebration of a FAST 29. Iune, 1642. NEHEM. 5. 19. Thinke upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of COMMONS, At the celebration of a FAST 29. Iune, 1642. NEHEMIAH. 5. 19. Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
THose two motives which enduced the good Patriot Nehemiah to preferre this Petition to his God, have enduced me to choose it for my Text, to handle it before so many worthy Patriots as are now met together to present their humble supplications to their God. The two motives were these,
THose two motives which induced the good Patriot Nehemiah to prefer this Petition to his God, have induced me to choose it for my Text, to handle it before so many worthy Patriots as Are now met together to present their humble supplications to their God. The two motives were these,
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To this Text the more diligent heed is to be given, in that it containeth the last memorable matter which the Holy Ghost saw meet to commend to his Church in the old Testament.
To this Text the more diligent heed is to be given, in that it Containeth the last memorable matter which the Holy Ghost saw meet to commend to his Church in the old Testament.
For the former part of it (wherein the maine substance of the whole lyeth) is repeated in the last clause of this Booke, which is the last Booke of the old Testament.
For the former part of it (wherein the main substance of the Whole lies) is repeated in the last clause of this Book, which is the last Book of the old Testament.
All but the three last were before the Captivity of the Iewes in Babylon. Two of those last three, Haggai and Zechary uttered their Prophesies about the time that the Temple was finished, in the foure first yeares of Darius his reigne.
All but the three last were before the Captivity of the Iewes in Babylon. Two of those last three, Chaggai and Zechariah uttered their prophecies about the time that the Temple was finished, in the foure First Years of Darius his Reign.
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So as he may well be thought to have uttered his Prophesie in the daies of Darius, or in that time of Artaxerxes reigne, wherein Ezra came first to Ierusalem. For Malachi is supposed to be Ezra, and called Malachi, because he was the Lords Messenger.
So as he may well be Thought to have uttered his Prophesy in the days of Darius, or in that time of Artaxerxes Reign, wherein Ezra Come First to Ierusalem. For Malachi is supposed to be Ezra, and called Malachi, Because he was the lords Messenger.
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for the things therin recorded were in the reigne of Ahashuerus, of whom mention is made, Ezr. 4. 6. He ended his daies fourescore yeares before Nehemiah came to Ierusalem. The compiler of the bookes of the old Testament, had more respect of the order of matter then of time in placing Ester after Nehemiah. For Ezra and Nehemiah are one continued History, which sets downe the restauration of the Iewes after their captivity.
for the things therein recorded were in the Reign of Ahasuerus, of whom mention is made, Ezra 4. 6. He ended his days fourescore Years before Nehemiah Come to Ierusalem. The compiler of the books of the old Testament, had more respect of the order of matter then of time in placing Ester After Nehemiah. For Ezra and Nehemiah Are one continued History, which sets down the restauration of the Iewes After their captivity.
For the foresaid end of setling the State of the Iewes there were three solemne commings of three famous persons to Ierusalem. The first was of Zerubbabel, who being a young man laid the foundation of the Temple in the reigne of Cyrus, and being an old man finished it in the reigne of Darius. The second was of Ezra, a ready Scribe in the Law of Moses, whose comming was about one hundred thirty and three yeares after the first, in the seventh yeare of Artaxerxes. He came to instruct the Iewes in the Law of God.
For the foresaid end of settling the State of the Iewes there were three solemn comings of three famous Persons to Ierusalem. The First was of Zerubbabel, who being a young man laid the Foundation of the Temple in the Reign of Cyrus, and being an old man finished it in the Reign of Darius. The second was of Ezra, a ready Scribe in the Law of Moses, whose coming was about one hundred thirty and three Years After the First, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes. He Come to instruct the Iewes in the Law of God.
The third was of Nehemiah, thirteene yeares after Ezras. The end of his comming was to build up the City of God and the wall thereof, that Gods people might therin more freely observe Gods Ordinances,
The third was of Nehemiah, thirteene Years After Ezras. The end of his coming was to built up the city of God and the wall thereof, that God's people might therein more freely observe God's Ordinances,
To shew whence he received his courage to doe what he did, notwithstanding the strong and great oppositions against him, it is oft noted in this book, that his heart was on his God, to whom on all occasions he preferred his prayer in the beginning, progresse and end of all.
To show whence he received his courage to do what he did, notwithstanding the strong and great oppositions against him, it is oft noted in this book, that his heart was on his God, to whom on all occasions he preferred his prayer in the beginning, progress and end of all.
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May I in this Auditory have leave to give, meo more & modo, after my ordinary and plaine manner, the Grammaticall Interpretation and Logicall Resolution of the Text, a more ready way will be made thereby for raising and prosecuting proper Theologicall Observations thereout. First, therefore of the sence.
May I in this Auditory have leave to give, meo more & modo, After my ordinary and plain manner, the Grammatical Interpretation and Logical Resolution of the Text, a more ready Way will be made thereby for raising and prosecuting proper Theological Observations thereout. First, Therefore of the sense.
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So it is opposed to forgetfulnesse: as where the Law saith, Remember and Forget not. 2. To call againe to mind and memory what was once knowne, but after forgotten:
So it is opposed to forgetfulness: as where the Law Says, remember and Forget not. 2. To call again to mind and memory what was once known, but After forgotten:
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He had forgotten his faults, his imprisonment, his dreame, the interpretation and issue therof (all which are implyed under this phrase, The chiefe Butler did not Remember Joseph, but forgat him ) But by the wise mens ignorance of the meaning of Pharaohs dreames, hee remembred and called to mind his faults, and what followed thereupon.
He had forgotten his Faults, his imprisonment, his dream, the Interpretation and issue thereof (all which Are employed under this phrase, The chief Butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him) But by the wise men's ignorance of the meaning of Pharaohs dreams, he remembered and called to mind his Faults, and what followed thereupon.
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and by which if matters be forgotten they may be againe called to mind, as Mordecais faithfulnesse to the King being forgotten, was by the Kings hearing the Records brought to his mind.
and by which if matters be forgotten they may be again called to mind, as Mordecais faithfulness to the King being forgotten, was by the Kings hearing the Records brought to his mind.
Yea, also in the latter signification it is oft attributed to God, as where it is said, Did not the Lord remember them? and came it not into his minde? The latter phrase sheweth that the act of remembring attributed to God in the former clause, is ment of calling to mind what was formerly known.
Yea, also in the latter signification it is oft attributed to God, as where it is said, Did not the Lord Remember them? and Come it not into his mind? The latter phrase shows that the act of remembering attributed to God in the former clause, is meant of calling to mind what was formerly known.
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In this respect God is said to have Remembrancers: to whom he thus saith, Put me in Remembrance: and to this end he is said to have a booke of Remembrance. But surely these things cannot be properly spoken of God.
In this respect God is said to have Remembrancers: to whom he thus Says, Put me in Remembrance: and to this end he is said to have a book of Remembrance. But surely these things cannot be properly spoken of God.
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or to lye under such and such a crosse, hee bestoweth on them the blessing which they so long waited for or freeth them from the crosse under which they lay so long) though he never forgat them,
or to lie under such and such a cross, he bestoweth on them the blessing which they so long waited for or freeth them from the cross under which they lay so long) though he never forgot them,
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To give further evidence of his speciall assiance on God, he restraineth this act of Gods good-will to himselfe in particular, by this clause, upon me, and it carrieth this Emphasis, that though the Lord regarded not them who testified no hearty affection to himself, his house or people,
To give further evidence of his special Assistance on God, he restraineth this act of God's goodwill to himself in particular, by this clause, upon me, and it Carrieth this Emphasis, that though the Lord regarded not them who testified no hearty affection to himself, his house or people,
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as if he exempted all but himselfe from these priviledges, for before this, he desireth God to think on others like himself, thus, O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine care be attentive to the prayer of thy servant,
as if he exempted all but himself from these privileges, for before this, he Desires God to think on Others like himself, thus, Oh Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine care be attentive to the prayer of thy servant,
He useth other persons and the plurall number ( His God, Our God, Your God, Their God ) to intimate the strong perswasion he had of others like interest in God.
He uses other Persons and the plural number (His God, Our God, Your God, Their God) to intimate the strong persuasion he had of Others like Interest in God.
By the way take notice, that the mention which I made of the singular number, hath respect to the translation, rather then to the originall, especially in the title GOD. For the Hebrew word is one of those ten titles which in sacred Sacred Scripture are as names attributed to God;
By the Way take notice, that the mention which I made of the singular number, hath respect to the Translation, rather then to the original, especially in the title GOD. For the Hebrew word is one of those ten titles which in sacred Sacred Scripture Are as names attributed to God;
By it also we know and beleeve that the Spirit which proceedeth from the Father and the Son, and helpeth our infirmities, enableth us to doe the will of God and establisheth us against all assaults, is true God:
By it also we know and believe that the Spirit which Proceedeth from the Father and the Son, and Helpeth our infirmities, enableth us to do the will of God and Establisheth us against all assaults, is true God:
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That for which he desireth his God to thinke upon him, is for good. The Hebrew word properly signifieth goodnesse, and is so translated in sundry places, oft in the Psalmes and Prophets. Some therefore here take it for a property in God,
That for which he Desires his God to think upon him, is for good. The Hebrew word properly signifies Goodness, and is so translated in sundry places, oft in the Psalms and prophets. some Therefore Here take it for a property in God,
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Greeke Interpreters, the ancient Latine and sundry other translate it as our English, for good: in like manner is this very word with this preposition turned ( Gen. 50. 20.) unto good. Thus it sets downe the end why he would have God to thinke on him,
Greek Interpreters, the ancient Latin and sundry other translate it as our English, for good: in like manner is this very word with this preposition turned (Gen. 50. 20.) unto good. Thus it sets down the end why he would have God to think on him,
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Looke upon your books and yee will finde this word, according, in another character, which sheweth that it is not in the Originall, as indeed it is not.
Look upon your books and ye will find this word, according, in Another character, which shows that it is not in the Original, as indeed it is not.
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The particle ( according ) here supplied, is oft on like occasions expressed, as where the Psalmist saith to God, Thou renderest to every man according to his workes.
The particle (according) Here supplied, is oft on like occasions expressed, as where the Psalmist Says to God, Thou renderest to every man according to his works.
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but he that soweth to the spirit, shall of the spirit reape life everlasting. In regard of the measure, He which soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully.
but he that Soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. In regard of the measure, He which Soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully.
For further amplification of what he did, he ads the persons in whose behalfe he did all that he did, for this people. He meanes hereby the Iewes, among whom he then was,
For further amplification of what he did, he adds the Persons in whose behalf he did all that he did, for this people. He means hereby the Iewes, among whom he then was,
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and thereupon as pointing at them, he useth a double demonstrative particle, as if to the full it had bin thus expressed, for this people, even this. Well might he set this emphasis upon that people,
and thereupon as pointing At them, he uses a double demonstrative particle, as if to the full it had been thus expressed, for this people, even this. Well might he Set this emphasis upon that people,
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Which is in one word GOD. This Support of Saints is set downe in forme of a Petition. Therein is expressed, 1. The Person petitioned. 2. The Point prayed. The Person is set out,
Which is in one word GOD. This Support of Saints is Set down in Form of a Petition. Therein is expressed, 1. The Person petitioned. 2. The Point prayed. The Person is Set out,
1. By his generall title, GOD. 2. By his speciall relation, MY. In the Point prayed for, ye may observe, 1. The Kind 2. The End of it. The Kinde points at,
1. By his general title, GOD. 2. By his special Relation, MY. In the Point prayed for, you may observe, 1. The Kind 2. The End of it. The Kind points At,
He that could say, my God, was one of Gods owne and thereupon was perswaded to say to his God, thinke upon ME, in confidence that God would soon so doe.
He that could say, my God, was one of God's own and thereupon was persuaded to say to his God, think upon ME, in confidence that God would soon so do.
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and especially of this Patriots confidence, whereby he was enboldened to put his God in mind, to thinke on him for good according to all that he had done for his people.
and especially of this Patriots confidence, whereby he was enboldened to put his God in mind, to think on him for good according to all that he had done for his people.
as are in this booke distinctly specified from the beginning to my Text. Hereby yee may have a pertinent patterne for Justification of what ye have done,
as Are in this book distinctly specified from the beginning to my Text. Hereby ye may have a pertinent pattern for Justification of what you have done,
and withall ye may see in what courses and causes yee may with confidence depend on your God and say, Thinke on us our God for good, according to all that we have done for this people.
and withal you may see in what courses and Causes ye may with confidence depend on your God and say, Think on us our God for good, according to all that we have done for this people.
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and afflicted at our misery, and we no whit moved with our own or others distresses? Woe, saith the Prophet, woe to them that are at ease, &c. that stretch themselvs upon their couches,
and afflicted At our misery, and we not whit moved with our own or Others Distresses? Woe, Says the Prophet, woe to them that Are At ease, etc. that stretch themselves upon their couches,
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What good can be expected from such sencelesse dispositions? That compassion which was wrought in this Patriot, set him on work, to do all that good which he did for the Church.
What good can be expected from such senseless dispositions? That compassion which was wrought in this Patriot, Set him on work, to do all that good which he did for the Church.
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Saul, though an hypocrite, could make this apology for his overhasty sacrifice, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to my God.
Saul, though an hypocrite, could make this apology for his overhasty sacrifice, The philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to my God.
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The phrase of praying day and night, implies his constant morning and evening prayer, wherein he was ever mindfull of the children of Israel. His susting was an evidence of extraordinary prayer.
The phrase of praying day and night, Implies his constant morning and evening prayer, wherein he was ever mindful of the children of Israel. His susting was an evidence of extraordinary prayer.
This particle, now, or this day, prefixed before day and night, sheweth that in this day of extraordinary prayer helped by fasting, he omitted not his ordinary morning and evening devotion.
This particle, now, or this day, prefixed before day and night, shows that in this day of extraordinary prayer helped by fasting, he omitted not his ordinary morning and evening devotion.
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In the 28. and 29. Chapters of Numbers, where those extraordinary sacrifices on their severall dayes are expresly set down, this proviso ( beside the continuall burnt offering ) is fifteen times repeated.
In the 28. and 29. Chapters of Numbers, where those extraordinary Sacrifices on their several days Are expressly Set down, this proviso (beside the continual burned offering) is fifteen times repeated.
Ordinary and extraordinary prayer joyned together, will adde life and power each to other. Ordinary morning prayer may prove to be a good preparation to the extraordinary ordinance:
Ordinary and extraordinary prayer joined together, will add life and power each to other. Ordinary morning prayer may prove to be a good preparation to the extraordinary Ordinance:
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As for extraordinary prayer quickned with fasting, it was never performed (if at least it were rightly performed) without some more then ordinary blessing.
As for extraordinary prayer quickened with fasting, it was never performed (if At least it were rightly performed) without Some more then ordinary blessing.
of his own sins, of the sins of his fathers house, yea and of the whole house of Israel. This, penitently done, is the ready way for obtaining mercy and pardon.
of his own Sins, of the Sins of his Father's house, yea and of the Whole house of Israel. This, penitently done, is the ready Way for obtaining mercy and pardon.
But it being my purpose only to cull out such distinct acts of his as moved him to put God in mind of him for good, it might hinder my purpose to insist on every particular circumstance in those severall acts, that are recorded of him.
But it being my purpose only to cull out such distinct acts of his as moved him to put God in mind of him for good, it might hinder my purpose to insist on every particular circumstance in those several acts, that Are recorded of him.
He then uttered no words of prayer, yet of that ejaculation, or inward desire, saith God, why criest thou unto me? which phrase implyeth great fervency.
He then uttered no words of prayer, yet of that ejaculation, or inward desire, Says God, why Christ thou unto me? which phrase Implies great fervency.
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Asaes fault consisted not simply in this, that in his disease he sought to the Physitians, but in this, that he sought not to the Lord A woe is denounced against those that take counsell, but not of the Lord,
Ashes fault consisted not simply in this, that in his disease he sought to the Physicians, but in this, that he sought not to the Lord A woe is denounced against those that take counsel, but not of the Lord,
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yet when the Ship-men (who are an especiall meanes of helpe in feare of wreck) were about to fly out of the Ship, Paul said, except these abide in the Ship, ye cannot be saved.
yet when the Shipmen (who Are an especial means of help in Fear of wreck) were about to fly out of the Ship, Paul said, except these abide in the Ship, you cannot be saved.
If men of place and power, who wish well to Church and State, were so minded, there would not be so many miscarriages in weighty matters, as oft fal out.
If men of place and power, who wish well to Church and State, were so minded, there would not be so many miscarriages in weighty matters, as oft fall out.
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But the Farmer saith, Gaw Sirs, that is, Goe we, together, or goe with me. This Proverbe, the eye of the Master makes the horse fat, intendeth as much.
But the Farmer Says, Gaw Sirs, that is, Go we, together, or go with me. This Proverb, the eye of the Master makes the horse fat, intends as much.
8. He himselfe taketh an especiall view of the ruines of Ierusalem. I went out by night, saith he, and viewed the wals of Jerusalem, which were broken downe, &c. He had heard thereof before:
8. He himself Takes an especial view of the ruins of Ierusalem. I went out by night, Says he, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, etc. He had herd thereof before:
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and this increased his compassion, enflamed his zeale, and stirred him up more diligently and throughly to repaire the ruines, and make up the breaches which he had seen with his owne eyes.
and this increased his compassion, inflamed his zeal, and stirred him up more diligently and thoroughly to repair the ruins, and make up the Breaches which he had seen with his own eyes.
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Doe ye likewise what ye can, to take speciall notice of the particular cases of such as are in distresse, that nothing beguile you, nothing be concealed from you.
Do you likewise what you can, to take special notice of the particular cases of such as Are in distress, that nothing beguile you, nothing be concealed from you.
and stirres them up thereby to be assistant to him, in these words, ye see the distresse that we are in, &c. Come, and let us build up the wall, &c. This he did to stirre up such a spirit in many others,
and stirs them up thereby to be assistant to him, in these words, you see the distress that we Are in, etc. Come, and let us built up the wall, etc. This he did to stir up such a Spirit in many Others,
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This justifies your Protestation, your Subsidies, Pole-money, Landrate, Loanes, and other meanes used for assistance from others in the weighty works you have in hand.
This Justifies your Protestation, your Subsidies, Pole-money, Landrate, Loanes, and other means used for assistance from Others in the weighty works you have in hand.
11. In an holy zeale, and just indignation, he imprecates vengeance against proud, scornfull, implacable enemies of Gods Church, in this manner, Turne their reproach upon their owne head, and give them for a prey in the land of their captivity,
11. In an holy zeal, and just Indignation, he imprecates vengeance against proud, scornful, implacable enemies of God's Church, in this manner, Turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of their captivity,
and cover not their iniquity, &c. I must confesse that the imprecations of holy men recorded in sacred Scripture, are sharp, two edged tooles: not for every ones handling.
and cover not their iniquity, etc. I must confess that the imprecations of holy men recorded in sacred Scripture, Are sharp, two edged tools: not for every ones handling.
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When Christs Disciples would have commanded fire (as Eliah did) to come downe from Heaven to consume the Samaritans, he rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
When Christ Disciples would have commanded fire (as Elijah did) to come down from Heaven to consume the Samaritans, he rebuked them, and said, You know not what manner of Spirit you Are of.
Yet thus farre may every faithfull spirit testifie his holy zeal in this very kind of imprecation, by an indefinite extending it against such as are indeed mischievous and irreconcileable enemies of the Church.
Yet thus Far may every faithful Spirit testify his holy zeal in this very kind of imprecation, by an indefinite extending it against such as Are indeed mischievous and Irreconcilable enemies of the Church.
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To such a purpose tends this of the Apostle, God comforteth us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we our selves are comforted of God.
To such a purpose tends this of the Apostle, God comforts us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in any trouble, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God.
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put courage into others, ye that are men of courage. This was Christs advice to Peter, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren, &c. 13. In an extraordinary case he useth extraordinary diligence and vigilancy.
put courage into Others, you that Are men of courage. This was Christ Advice to Peter, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers, etc. 13. In an extraordinary case he uses extraordinary diligence and vigilancy.
The manifold mischievous plots of their adversaries shewed their danger to be more then ordinary. In this case, he set a watch against them day and night:
The manifold mischievous plots of their Adversaries showed their danger to be more then ordinary. In this case, he Set a watch against them day and night:
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Is not now the more then ordinary paines, watching, loosing meales meat, defensive provision, and diligence used by our Parliament, is it not every way warrantable and commendable? Have we any cause to complaine thereof? Have we not just cause to blesse God therefore? 14. He redresses home-grievances.
Is not now the more then ordinary pains, watching, losing meals meat, defensive provision, and diligence used by our Parliament, is it not every Way warrantable and commendable? Have we any cause to complain thereof? Have we not just cause to bless God Therefore? 14. He Redresses home-grievances.
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The particulars of their complaints are expresly related. This good Patriot heares them all, is much offended at the wrongdoers, adviseth about redresse,
The particulars of their complaints Are expressly related. This good Patriot hears them all, is much offended At the wrongdoers, adviseth about redress,
and so orders the matter, that for the wrong done, restitution and satisfaction is made; and for the future, order is taken that there be no more such grievances.
and so order the matter, that for the wrong done, restitution and satisfaction is made; and for the future, order is taken that there be no more such grievances.
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Ye that justly have obtained the name of good Patriots, and have begun to redresse many grievances, goe on in that good worke, till through Gods blessing and your endeavours it be brought to some good perfection, as Nehemiah's was.
You that justly have obtained the name of good Patriots, and have begun to redress many grievances, go on in that good work, till through God's blessing and your endeavours it be brought to Some good perfection, as Nehemiah's was.
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and of old it was said, that the Altar and Iudge are as one, in that such as are wronged fly to the one and the other for succor. Such was Iobs practise.
and of old it was said, that the Altar and Judge Are as one, in that such as Are wronged fly to the one and the other for succour. Such was Jobs practise.
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It was not a pharasaicall brag, but a knowne truth, which he thus professeth of himselfe, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren, &c. To him it seemed not sufficient to redresse the wrongs which others had done,
It was not a Pharisaical brag, but a known truth, which he thus Professes of himself, We After our ability have redeemed our brothers, etc. To him it seemed not sufficient to redress the wrongs which Others had done,
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and to take off the heavy burdens which others had laid upon the backs of their poore brethren (which was a great privitive good) unlesse also positively be relieved with money, corne,
and to take off the heavy burdens which Others had laid upon the backs of their poor brothers (which was a great privitive good) unless also positively be relieved with money, corn,
This is the rather to be noted for justification and commendation of the course which both Houses of Parliament have taken, about bringing most of this Land into a solemne Covenant.
This is the rather to be noted for justification and commendation of the course which both Houses of Parliament have taken, about bringing most of this Land into a solemn Covenant.
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By reason hereof they were chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver (that is, five pounds sterling;
By reason hereof they were chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bred and wine, beside forty shekels of silver (that is, five pounds sterling;
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They exacted the foresaid bread and wine, that is, all manner of provision, ( beside the forty shekels, which was their set allowance) But, saith he, from the time that I was appointed to be their Governour, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the Governour.
They exacted the foresaid bred and wine, that is, all manner of provision, (beside the forty shekels, which was their Set allowance) But, Says he, from the time that I was appointed to be their Governor, I and my brothers have not eaten the bred of the Governor.
A worthy patterne this is to such as have done much good, to observe whether yet there be any thing wherein they may doe more good, Let us not be weary in well doing.
A worthy pattern this is to such as have done much good, to observe whither yet there be any thing wherein they may do more good, Let us not be weary in well doing.
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19. He was given to Hospitality, and used it without grudging. For there were at his Table one hundred and fifty of the Jewes and Rulers, besides those that came unto them from among the Heathen.
19. He was given to Hospitality, and used it without grudging. For there were At his Table one hundred and fifty of the Jews and Rulers, beside those that Come unto them from among the Heathen.
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and expects his reward from him, in such a way, after such a manner as Nehemiah did, may with like confidence say to God, Thinke on me my GOD for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
and expects his reward from him, in such a Way, After such a manner as Nehemiah did, may with like confidence say to God, Think on me my GOD for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
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what difficulties and dangers hee passed thorow, what encouraged and emboldned him to stand against so many, mighty, malignant adversaries as he met withall,
what difficulties and dangers he passed thorough, what encouraged and emboldened him to stand against so many, mighty, malignant Adversaries as he met withal,
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as there can be no expectation of handling all the nine Doctrines collected out of this Text. The first is the chiefest of all and comprizeth the pith of all the rest within it.
as there can be no expectation of handling all the nine Doctrines collected out of this Text. The First is the chiefest of all and compriseth the pith of all the rest within it.
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May I have liberty and ability to touch upon it, I will give place to my reverend Brother, that with greater strength may hold out the solemnization of this daies humiliation. The first Observation is this,
May I have liberty and ability to touch upon it, I will give place to my reverend Brother, that with greater strength may hold out the solemnization of this days humiliation. The First Observation is this,
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such as these, Refuge, House of defence, Shelter, Fortresse, high Tower, Buckler, Rocke, Hiding place, Saviour, Redeemer, Deliver Helper, Rewarder, yea Salvation, Redemption, Help, Exceeding great Reward. These latter Epithites being in the abstract (whereby is shewed that all Salvation, Redemption, Helpe and Reward arise only and wholy from him) add much Emphasis to the point.
such as these, Refuge, House of defence, Shelter, Fortress, high Tower, Buckler, Rock, Hiding place, Saviour, Redeemer, Deliver Helper, Rewarder, yea Salvation, Redemption, Help, Exceeding great Reward. These latter Epithets being in the abstract (whereby is showed that all Salvation, Redemption, Help and Reward arise only and wholly from him) add much Emphasis to the point.
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This their condition in this world makes them seeke for a Support. 2. Their owne manifold infirmities by reason of the flesh which they carry about them.
This their condition in this world makes them seek for a Support. 2. Their own manifold infirmities by reason of the Flesh which they carry about them.
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This doth the Apostle lay downe as the ground of all those spirituall blessings wherewith God blesseth us, Eph. 1. 3, 4, 5, 6. This he makes the ground of Gods quickning us together with Christ, and of his raising us up together,
This does the Apostle lay down as the ground of all those spiritual blessings wherewith God Blesses us, Ephesians 1. 3, 4, 5, 6. This he makes the ground of God's quickening us together with christ, and of his raising us up together,
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This makes them put God in mind thereof, as He did, who thus said, Remember thy word (meaning his word of promise) upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This makes them put God in mind thereof, as He did, who thus said, remember thy word (meaning his word of promise) upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This Act of Saints in taking God for their support is an evidence of that wisedome and prudence wherein God, according to the riches of his grace, hath abounded towards them.
This Act of Saints in taking God for their support is an evidence of that Wisdom and prudence wherein God, according to the riches of his grace, hath abounded towards them.
1. The eyes of the Lord runne to and fro throughout the whole Earth to shew himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfect towards him:
1. The eyes of the Lord run to and from throughout the Whole Earth to show himself strong in the behalf of them, whose heart is perfect towards him:
3. He is ready and forward to doe what he seeth to be needfull and usefull for them, I know their sorrowes, and I am come downe to deliver them, saith the Lord to his people that were in distresse.
3. He is ready and forward to do what he sees to be needful and useful for them, I know their sorrows, and I am come down to deliver them, Says the Lord to his people that were in distress.
It is oft noted to be the cause of that ready succour which Christ in the daies of his flesh afforded to all that came to him, that he had compassion on them, and was moved therewith.
It is oft noted to be the cause of that ready succour which christ in the days of his Flesh afforded to all that Come to him, that he had compassion on them, and was moved therewith.
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These considerations of the notice that God hath of his peoples state and case, of his hearing their prayers, of his forwardnesse to grant their desires, of his compassion at their distresse, of his power and ability to help,
These considerations of the notice that God hath of his peoples state and case, of his hearing their Prayers, of his forwardness to grant their Desires, of his compassion At their distress, of his power and ability to help,
but were meere phantasies and imaginations of mens vaine braine. Such as Baalim, Ashteroh, Dagon, Molech, and such other as are mentioned in sacred Scripture:
but were mere fantasies and Imaginations of men's vain brain. Such as Baalim, Ashteroh, Dagon, Molech, and such other as Are mentioned in sacred Scripture:
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A part of their countrey is called Terra Diaboli, the Devils Land. To retort upon these in their owne kinde, Not onely no hurt, but good, is to bee expected from such as are adored,
A part of their country is called Terra Diaboli, the Devils Land. To retort upon these in their own kind, Not only no hurt, but good, is to be expected from such as Are adored,
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4. Papists, who make the innumerable company of Angels, the blessed Virgin Mary, Apostles, Confessors, Martyrs, and all that their Popes have canonized:
4. Papists, who make the innumerable company of Angels, the blessed Virgae Marry, Apostles, Confessors, Martyrs, and all that their Popes have canonized:
Of all these, and others like to these, I may, concerning the case in hand, take up the Prophets patheticall Exclamation, Be astonished, O ye Heavens at this and be ye horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord:
Of all these, and Others like to these, I may, Concerning the case in hand, take up the prophets pathetical Exclamation, Be astonished, Oh you Heavens At this and be the horribly afraid, be you very desolate, Says the Lord:
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As for you that have been so farre enlightened as to know God to be the onely sure and safe support, and thereupon have been moved to take him for your support, be now further in the name of this God exhorted, to use him as a support.
As for you that have been so Far enlightened as to know God to be the only sure and safe support, and thereupon have been moved to take him for your support, be now further in the name of this God exhorted, to use him as a support.
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When the raging raine of oppression, or storme of persecution, or violent tempest of any malignant opposition fals upon you, shelter your selves under the covert of your God.
When the raging rain of oppression, or storm of persecution, or violent tempest of any malignant opposition falls upon you, shelter your selves under the covert of your God.
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4. A Buckler or Shield is of singular use to keep off push of pike, stroake of sword, force of dart, arrow or bullet that shall be flung, or shot against us:
4. A Buckler or Shield is of singular use to keep off push of pike, stroke of sword, force of dart, arrow or bullet that shall be flung, or shot against us:
Seeing it pleaseth the Holy Ghost to attribute unto God this resemblance of safety (For the Psalmist stileth God his hiding place: and the Prophet a covert ) give me leave in Christs phrase to say unto you, Behold the beasts of the field:
Seeing it Pleases the Holy Ghost to attribute unto God this resemblance of safety (For the Psalmist styleth God his hiding place: and the Prophet a covert) give me leave in Christ phrase to say unto you, Behold the beasts of the field:
Malachi, id est Esdras, post Aggeum & Zechariam, qui sub Dario prophet averunt, fuisse credendus est Hier in pro in Malach. Lege Clem Alex Strom. l 1.
Malachi, id est Ezra, post Aggeum & Zechariam, qui sub Dario Prophet averunt, Fuisse credendus est Higher in Pro in Malachi Lege Clem Alexander Strom. l 1.
After the returne of the Iews Cyrus raigned nine years, One Darius 36. Ahashuerus 22. One Artaxerxes 40. Another Darius 19 Another Artaxerxes 7. before Ezra came. Neh. 5. 1. &c. — 13. 4.
After the return of the Iews Cyrus reigned nine Years, One Darius 36. Ahasuerus 22. One Artaxerxes 40. another Darius 19 another Artaxerxes 7. before Ezra Come. Neh 5. 1. etc. — 13. 4.
NONLATINALPHABET Post argeti ficlos, posl quam accepissent ab eis 40 siclos argenti, olim constituros ancibus pro victu suo. Vatabl Summumius summa tniuria. Ci. Offic l & Orat pro Mur.
Post argeti ficlos, posl quam accepissent ab eis 40 siclos Silver, Once constituros ancibus Pro victu Sue. Vatable Summumius summa tniuria. Ci. Office l & Orat Pro Mur.
