The churches duty, for received mercies. Discovered in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons: at Margarets Westminster, Feb. 24. 1646. being the day of the solemne monthly fast. / By John Greene Minister of Gods Word, and a member of the Assembly of Divines.
The Lord having comfortably and successefully wrought that, I conceive such Texts will not now be thought unseasonable, which may afford matter of incitement to worke our hearts unto the service of GOD;
The Lord having comfortably and successfully wrought that, I conceive such Texts will not now be Thought unseasonable, which may afford matter of incitement to work our hearts unto the service of GOD;
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to this the words read chiefly drive, being part of Samuels councell to the people of Israel, who though rejected by them yet continues his love unto them (others neglect of us, may not excuse our failings to them.) Their request in a former verse of this Chapter to Samuel was, that he would pray for them;
to this the words read chiefly drive, being part of Samuels council to the people of Israel, who though rejected by them yet continues his love unto them (Others neglect of us, may not excuse our failings to them.) Their request in a former verse of this Chapter to Samuel was, that he would pray for them;
For the first, Every service (if such as it ought) implyeth two duties; Subjection, and Obedience to be under the command of another, and to doe his commands;
For the First, Every service (if such as it ought) Implies two duties; Subjection, and obedience to be under the command of Another, and to do his commands;
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and also to endeavour to make good our Obedience unto all his commands, and that so well for all religious Worship due to God, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
and also to endeavour to make good our obedience unto all his commands, and that so well for all religious Worship due to God, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
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and can there be any tye or engagement to any person, any thing desireable in any service, which is not to be found in the Lord our Master in Heaven, and in his service?
and can there be any tie or engagement to any person, any thing desirable in any service, which is not to be found in the Lord our Master in Heaven, and in his service?
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and had by loosing that, lost and undone our selves, will wee serve him that recovered and saved us from that lost condition? Zachary will tell us in his song, wee were delivered out of the hands of our enemies, that we might serve him, servatiut servi.
and had by losing that, lost and undone our selves, will we serve him that recovered and saved us from that lost condition? Zachary will tell us in his song, we were Delivered out of the hands of our enemies, that we might serve him, servatiut servi.
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But God, as Elihu in Job, accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poore, when Farmes, Oxen and Wives kept those invited guests from the marriage Supper, the King (for so hee is called) sent forth his servants into the Lanes and Streets of the Citie, into the high-wayes and hedges to bring in the poore,
But God, as Elihu in Job, Accepteth not the Persons of Princes, nor Regardeth the rich more than the poor, when Farms, Oxen and Wives kept those invited guests from the marriage Supper, the King (for so he is called) sent forth his Servants into the Lanes and Streets of the city, into the highways and hedges to bring in the poor,
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Children may be too young to doe service unto man, yet suffer the little Children to come unto mee saith Christ; and how did hee accept and justifie the childrens crying Hosanna to the Son of David?
Children may be too young to do service unto man, yet suffer the little Children to come unto me Says christ; and how did he accept and justify the Children's crying Hosanna to the Son of David?
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And for the service it selfe, will we make choice of that which is first most honourable? and great persons will admit of none that may ecclipse their greatnesse;
And for the service it self, will we make choice of that which is First most honourable? and great Persons will admit of none that may eclipse their greatness;
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Is there any service in the world so honourable, as the service of God, to bee servants unto the King of Kings? The greatest Peeres of the Land have thought themselves much honoured by being servants to a King,
Is there any service in the world so honourable, as the service of God, to be Servants unto the King of Kings? The greatest Peers of the Land have Thought themselves much honoured by being Servants to a King,
And which addeth to the honour of this service, are not our fellow servants (however the world despise them) all honourable? Those excellent ones, the Saints in the earth, and the glorious Angels in Heaven;
And which adds to the honour of this service, Are not our fellow Servants (however the world despise them) all honourable? Those excellent ones, the Saints in the earth, and the glorious Angels in Heaven;
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and which much increaseth this honour, it is that which the poorest Saint is capable of, and the Apostle would have speciall notice taken of it, Hearken my beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poore of this world rich in faith,
and which much increases this honour, it is that which the Poorest Saint is capable of, and the Apostle would have special notice taken of it, Harken my Beloved brothers, hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith,
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In all labour said the Wiseman, there is profit; and wee shall finde it the wickeds pretence in Job for not serving God, what is the Almighty that wee should serve him, and what profit should wee have if we pray unto him? so they in the Prophet, It is in vaine to serve God, what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinances?
In all labour said the Wiseman, there is profit; and we shall find it the wickeds pretence in Job for not serving God, what is the Almighty that we should serve him, and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? so they in the Prophet, It is in vain to serve God, what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinances?
So Eliphaz, can a man be profitable to God, as hee that is wise may be profitable to himselfe, or is it gaine to him that thou makest thy way perfect? all our labour in Gods service is for our owne profit;
So Eliphaz, can a man be profitable to God, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself, or is it gain to him that thou Makest thy Way perfect? all our labour in God's service is for our own profit;
heare the Lord making this good, who is there even among you, that would shut the doores for nought? neither do ye kindle a fire under my Altar for nought;
hear the Lord making this good, who is there even among you, that would shut the doors for nought? neither do you kindle a fire under my Altar for nought;
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not so in Gods service, was it not said to him that had improved the one pound committed to him? well thou good servant, because thou hast beene faithfull in a very little, have thou authority over ten Cities;
not so in God's service, was it not said to him that had improved the one pound committed to him? well thou good servant, Because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou Authority over ten Cities;
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what acceptance found the poore Widdowes two mites? and what reward promised to a cup of cold water given to one of these little ones in the name of a Disciple?
what acceptance found the poor Widow's two mites? and what reward promised to a cup of cold water given to one of these little ones in the name of a Disciple?
Thirdly, Desire wee that service which hath all the comforts and incouragements that may bee desired or found in any service? for many services may promise much gaine,
Thirdly, Desire we that service which hath all the comforts and encouragements that may be desired or found in any service? for many services may promise much gain,
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Would wee first have this incouragement, to bee sure of help, and such as may inable us to doe the work required, which we cannot doe by our owne strength? know then there is no work which God requireth of his,
Would we First have this encouragement, to be sure of help, and such as may inable us to do the work required, which we cannot do by our own strength? know then there is no work which God requires of his,
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who would not serve such a master, that will never put his servants upon any work, whereunto he will not put his helping hand? The Church acknowledgeth this of God, Thou Lord hast wrought all our works in us, saith the Text; for us, saith the margent.
who would not serve such a master, that will never put his Servants upon any work, whereunto he will not put his helping hand? The Church acknowledgeth this of God, Thou Lord hast wrought all our works in us, Says the Text; for us, Says the margin.
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Secondly, Would wee have this incouragement, that though in many things we offend all, and must say with the Apostle, The good that I would, I doe not,
Secondly, Would we have this encouragement, that though in many things we offend all, and must say with the Apostle, The good that I would, I do not,
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we would yet hope that our unwilling failings shall bee forgiven? heare the Lord by the Prophet, I will spare him as a man spareth his owne sonne that serveth him;
we would yet hope that our unwilling failings shall be forgiven? hear the Lord by the Prophet, I will spare him as a man spares his own son that serves him;
Thirdly, Would wee in times of danger have hopes of comfort and protection? and nothing doth more expose to themailce of men and devills then the service of God;
Thirdly, Would we in times of danger have hope's of Comfort and protection? and nothing does more expose to themailce of men and Devils then the service of God;
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Our God whom wee serve is able to deliver us, and hee will deliver us; so Darius to Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, hee will deliver thee.
Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, and he will deliver us; so Darius to daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
yet saith the same Apostle, and that upon a serious compute, I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed;
yet Says the same Apostle, and that upon a serious compute, I reckon that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed;
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and he gives the reason, for our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a farre more exceeding and eternall weight of glory, whilst we look &c.
and he gives the reason, for our Light affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory, while we look etc.
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If the Lord hath blessed these considerations and incouragements to work our hearts unto this service, and we desire so to serve God, that we may please him, (as the Geneva reads it) and have interest in those priviledges of his servants;
If the Lord hath blessed these considerations and encouragements to work our hearts unto this service, and we desire so to serve God, that we may please him, (as the Geneva reads it) and have Interest in those privileges of his Servants;
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take we notice of the conditions required in our service, it must bee 1. In truth; 2. With all our heart: in truth without hypocrisie, with all our heart, without partialitie:
take we notice of the conditions required in our service, it must be 1. In truth; 2. With all our heart: in truth without hypocrisy, with all our heart, without partiality:
It was the testimony that Solomon gave of David, hee walked before God in truth. So Hezekiah, remember mee O Lord, how I have walked before thee in truth.
It was the testimony that Solomon gave of David, he walked before God in truth. So Hezekiah, Remember me Oh Lord, how I have walked before thee in truth.
or as the Angell calld it, the Scripture of Truth; heare Moses, Yee shall observe to do as the Lord your God commanded you, you shall not turne aside to the right hand or to the left, that is, as Masius upon Joshua. 1.7.
or as the Angel called it, the Scripture of Truth; hear Moses, Ye shall observe to do as the Lord your God commanded you, you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left, that is, as Masius upon joshua. 1.7.
observes our of R. Levi; Moses explaines himselfe, What thing soever J command you, observe to doe it, you shall not adde thereunto, nor diminish from it.
observes our of R. Levi; Moses explains himself, What thing soever J command you, observe to do it, you shall not add thereunto, nor diminish from it.
hypocrisie may looke a squint at GOD, but directly at selfe ends, and seldome or never looketh at GOD in any service, but through spectacles of selfe-love:
hypocrisy may look a squint At GOD, but directly At self ends, and seldom or never looks At GOD in any service, but through spectacles of Self-love:
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such a Zealote was Jehu, serving GOD, so farre as might serve his owne ends; hence what he bragges of as his zeale, GOD threatens to avenge as murther:
such a Zealot was Jehu, serving GOD, so Far as might serve his own ends; hence what he brags of as his zeal, GOD threatens to avenge as murder:
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because that was onely labour, no present selfe-advantage, and therefore she will worke in that, wherein her owne turne might be served, by feeding on the corn she trod out, according to that in the Law, Thou shalt not muzzle the Oxe, when hee treadeth out the Corne.
Because that was only labour, no present selfe-advantage, and Therefore she will work in that, wherein her own turn might be served, by feeding on the corn she trod out, according to that in the Law, Thou shalt not muzzle the Ox, when he treadeth out the Corn.
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Such were those teachers, that caused Divisions and Dissensions in the Church, and by good words and faire speeches deceive the hearts of the simple, which serve not our Lord JESUS CHRIST, but their owne belly: that is, saith Aquinas, doe not in their preaching aime at the glory of CHRIST, but their own gaine.
Such were those Teachers, that caused Divisions and Dissensions in the Church, and by good words and fair Speeches deceive the hearts of the simple, which serve not our Lord JESUS CHRIST, but their own belly: that is, Says Aquinas, do not in their preaching aim At the glory of CHRIST, but their own gain.
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Would then Parliament men, Magistrates, Ministers have assurance that they serve God (in their severall stations) in Truth? let them ask their hearts, what rule they have acted by, what their ends, have they been and are to serve GOD, to advance his cause and glory in their places,
Would then Parliament men, Magistrates, Ministers have assurance that they serve God (in their several stations) in Truth? let them ask their hearts, what Rule they have acted by, what their ends, have they been and Are to serve GOD, to advance his cause and glory in their places,
or too inclinable to favour, under which the complaint is that the kingdome doth yet suffer, in that they have too much influence upon Committees and Votes;
or too inclinable to favour, under which the complaint is that the Kingdom does yet suffer, in that they have too much influence upon Committees and Votes;
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that is, with all the faculties of the soule, the Vnderstanding the eye of the soule, the Memory the soules recorder, the affections, the feete of the soule, with all the rest. And this GOD requireth,
that is, with all the faculties of the soul, the Understanding the eye of the soul, the Memory the Souls recorder, the affections, the feet of the soul, with all the rest. And this GOD requires,
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though inclosed in the body as a prison, yet it is there, as Joseph in the Kings prison in Egypt, King as it were in that prison, having as a Soveraigne the command of the whole man:
though enclosed in the body as a prison, yet it is there, as Joseph in the Kings prison in Egypt, King as it were in that prison, having as a Sovereign the command of the Whole man:
The heart of a wise man (saith Solomon) guideth his mouth. Which way the heart swayeth, that way goes the tongue, the Messenger and Interpreter of the heart;
The heart of a wise man (Says Solomon) guideth his Mouth. Which Way the heart swayeth, that Way Goes the tongue, the Messenger and Interpreter of the heart;
so Eliphaz of the whole man, Why doth thine heart carrie thee away? hence observe, that the Apostle calls the heart, the man, in that expression, the hidden man of the heart, because it disposeth of the whole man, mens cujusque est quisque, every man is as his mind is;
so Eliphaz of the Whole man, Why does thine heart carry thee away? hence observe, that the Apostle calls the heart, the man, in that expression, the hidden man of the heart, Because it Disposeth of the Whole man, Mens cujusque est Quisque, every man is as his mind is;
or as others read, their heart is vaine, a vaine heart hath a lying tongue: againe their heart imagineth destruction, and their lips speake mischiefe: where malice within, mischiefe without;
or as Others read, their heart is vain, a vain heart hath a lying tongue: again their heart imagineth destruction, and their lips speak mischief: where malice within, mischief without;
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therefore David prayeth, encline not my heart to any evill thing, to practise wicked works with men that worke iniquity, implying, that hee should not refraine evill actions in life,
Therefore David Prayeth, incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity, implying, that he should not refrain evil actions in life,
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What shew or beginning of goodnesse seemes to be in any, that commeth not from the heart, will like Hoseas morning Cloud and early deaw, goe away and not continue, what caused the word like the seed sowen in those three sorts of ground come to nothing? it was because not received into a good and honest heart;
What show or beginning of Goodness seems to be in any, that comes not from the heart, will like Hoseas morning Cloud and early dew, go away and not continue, what caused the word like the seed sown in those three sorts of ground come to nothing? it was Because not received into a good and honest heart;
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For first, God cannot endure a divided heart, that halting betweene two opinions, or as the Margent, two thoughts, betwixt God and Baal; like the River Hebrus in Thracia, that runs so slowly,
For First, God cannot endure a divided heart, that halting between two opinions, or as the Margin, two thoughts, betwixt God and Baal; like the River Hebrus in Thracia, that runs so slowly,
when your Thames in its flow comes to a standing water, the Ebb presently followes; indifferencie in Religion is the next step to Apostatizing from Religion.
when your Thames in its flow comes to a standing water, the Ebb presently follows; indifferency in Religion is the next step to Apostatizing from Religion.
let the cause wee formerly adhered to, be in some disrespect, or not advancing our private designes, or a way open to avoid the inconveniencies that hedged us in, some it may be, whose march before was in the same cause,
let the cause we formerly adhered to, be in Some disrespect, or not advancing our private designs, or a Way open to avoid the inconveniences that hedged us in, Some it may be, whose march before was in the same cause,
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First, doth God in every service require the heart? then know, that no service shall find acceptance with God, unlesse God in that service doe find the heart;
First, does God in every service require the heart? then know, that no service shall find acceptance with God, unless God in that service do find the heart;
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that prayer will not reach heaven, nor finde accesse at the throne of Grace, unlesse with Hannah, there be a speaking in the heart, those are by Christ rejected as Hypocrites, that draw neere to God with their mouthes,
that prayer will not reach heaven, nor find access At the throne of Grace, unless with Hannah, there be a speaking in the heart, those Are by christ rejected as Hypocrites, that draw near to God with their mouths,
Learne the true cause why the outward man is so unwilling to yeeld unto God, the feet so hardly brought to tread in his Courts, the eares so dull in hearing, the tongue so filent in speaking for God and his cause, the eye so dimme in seeing the wondrous things in Gods Law;
Learn the true cause why the outward man is so unwilling to yield unto God, the feet so hardly brought to tread in his Courts, the ears so dull in hearing, the tongue so filent in speaking for God and his cause, the eye so dim in seeing the wondrous things in God's Law;
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will open the eare, Lydia's opened heart wrought an attentive eare; will speed the feet; I will run the way of thy Commandements, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
will open the ear, Lydia's opened heart wrought an attentive ear; will speed the feet; I will run the Way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
when David had prayed, Teach mee thy way O LORD, promised obedience, I will walk in thy truth, he addeth as a speciall means to keepe him unto this, Unite my heart to feare thy name;
when David had prayed, Teach me thy Way Oh LORD, promised Obedience, I will walk in thy truth, he adds as a special means to keep him unto this, Unite my heart to Fear thy name;
desire to borrow more both of your patience and time, for pressing the reason used by Samuel to inforce the duty, for consider what great things he hath done for you.
desire to borrow more both of your patience and time, for pressing the reason used by Samuel to enforce the duty, for Consider what great things he hath done for you.
That the serious consideration of Gods mercies, ought to inforce the service of him, take that of Moses, who having inlarged the greatnesse of Gods both pardoning and supplying mercies, he sheweth what God expecteth from them;
That the serious consideration of God's Mercies, ought to enforce the service of him, take that of Moses, who having enlarged the greatness of God's both pardoning and supplying Mercies, he shows what God Expects from them;
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and with all thy soule? So Joshuah after a briefe rehearsall of all those great things which God had done for them, hee inferreth, Now therefore serve the Lord in sincerity and truth;
and with all thy soul? So Joshua After a brief rehearsal of all those great things which God had done for them, he infers, Now Therefore serve the Lord in sincerity and truth;
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the Apostle presseth the same, I beseech you by the mercies of God, that you give up your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service:
the Apostle Presseth the same, I beseech you by the Mercies of God, that you give up your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service:
so again wherefore we receiving a kingdome that cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly feare.
so again Wherefore we receiving a Kingdom that cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with Reverence and godly Fear.
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That the reason in the Text may reach us, consider we these foure particulars. 1. What great things have been done for us. 2. That all these great things have bin done by the Lord. 3. That these great things should not be forgotten,
That the reason in the Text may reach us, Consider we these foure particulars. 1. What great things have been done for us. 2. That all these great things have been done by the Lord. 3. That these great things should not be forgotten,
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That great things have bin done for us, in our counsells, in our wars, by Land, by Sea, many fine designes blasted, dangerous plots discovered, great expectations frustrated, great Armies defeated, great victories obtained;
That great things have been done for us, in our Counsels, in our wars, by Land, by Sea, many fine designs blasted, dangerous plots discovered, great Expectations frustrated, great Armies defeated, great victories obtained;
hopes of preventing the evill arrow of famine; preserving the union betwixt the two Nations; who can doe lesse then with admiration acknowledge these great things done for us?
hope's of preventing the evil arrow of famine; preserving the Union betwixt the two nations; who can do less then with admiration acknowledge these great things done for us?
Secondly, that all those forementioned great things are at the Lords disposing, and whatsoever done in them was done by the Lords hand, I might cleare by particular texts,
Secondly, that all those forementioned great things Are At the lords disposing, and whatsoever done in them was done by the lords hand, I might clear by particular texts,
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I shall only touch upon the Lords managing of the war, (a speciall meane whereby these great things done) will it not appeare, that the Lord of Hosts by his own arme got our Victories,
I shall only touch upon the lords managing of the war, (a special mean whereby these great things done) will it not appear, that the Lord of Hosts by his own arm god our Victories,
was it not when Bristow lost, our Armies scattered in the North and West? did not the Lord begin to remember us, when wee were in a low estate, and the spirits of many so low as their condition?
was it not when Bristol lost, our Armies scattered in the North and West? did not the Lord begin to Remember us, when we were in a low estate, and the spirits of many so low as their condition?
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Secondly, in relation to our enemies, was it not when their hope and confidence at the highest? as severall of the Kings letters witnesse a little before Nazeby fight:
Secondly, in Relation to our enemies, was it not when their hope and confidence At the highest? as several of the Kings letters witness a little before Naseby fight:
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and that without the losse of much bloud? Incruentae victoriae; when the Lord began to worke, did not he work a quick work in our Land? Dianaes Temple at Ephesus, above 300. yeares in building!
and that without the loss of much blood? Incruentae Victories; when the Lord began to work, did not he work a quick work in our Land? Diana's Temple At Ephesus, above 300. Years in building!
was not that Noble Generall lookt upon by the enemy, as David by Goliah, with contempt and disdaine? And the Army it selfe, as those 300. select men in Gideons Army were, it may be by those that were dismissed, and sent every man to his owne place?
was not that Noble General looked upon by the enemy, as David by Goliath, with contempt and disdain? And the Army it self, as those 300. select men in Gideons Army were, it may be by those that were dismissed, and sent every man to his own place?
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the first visible great work that ever God did, the Creation of the world, appointed to be remembred one day in seven, by annexing it as a speciall reason for the observation of that day:
the First visible great work that ever God did, the Creation of the world, appointed to be remembered one day in seven, by annexing it as a special reason for the observation of that day:
Justinian is said to have made a Law, that no master workman should put up his name within the body of that building, which hee made out of another mans cost;
Justinian is said to have made a Law, that no master workman should put up his name within the body of that building, which he made out of Another men cost;
our owne Histories tell us, that when Wickham then Chaplaine to Edw. 3. was by him made overseer of the work for repaire of Windsor Castle, that those three words which hee caused to be inscribed upon the great Tower, hoc fecit Wickham, this made Wickham, had not hee construed them another way, had lost him the Kings favour;
our own Histories tell us, that when Wickham then Chaplain to Edward 3. was by him made overseer of the work for repair of Windsor Castle, that those three words which he caused to be inscribed upon the great Tower, hoc fecit Wickham, this made Wickham, had not he construed them Another Way, had lost him the Kings favour;
I forbeare to apply, but not to pray, that in all those who are Gods on earth, may be found alwayes joyned, that which the Psalmist hath of God in Heaven Thou art good, and dost good.
I forbear to apply, but not to pray, that in all those who Are God's on earth, may be found always joined, that which the Psalmist hath of God in Heaven Thou art good, and dost good.
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let not those unto whom God hath given great opportunities, and furnished with answerable abilities to do great things for God and his cause, put off God with a little:
let not those unto whom God hath given great opportunities, and furnished with answerable abilities to do great things for God and his cause, put off God with a little:
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but there being much yet for the Lord to do, setling the Church government in the Kingdome, the suppression of errours, the turning of the Kings heart, the rescue of Ireland, and (which is hoped, wil not in due time be forgotten) the recovery of the Palatinate; it will be our wisdom not to faile God, least hereafter he faile us:
but there being much yet for the Lord to do, settling the Church government in the Kingdom, the suppression of errors, the turning of the Kings heart, the rescue of Ireland, and (which is hoped, will not in due time be forgotten) the recovery of the Palatinate; it will be our Wisdom not to fail God, lest hereafter he fail us:
think we of that in the Prophet, In all their afflictions he was afflicted, and the Angell of his presence saved them, in his love and in his pitie he redeemed them,
think we of that in the Prophet, In all their afflictions he was afflicted, and the Angel of his presence saved them, in his love and in his pity he redeemed them,
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and we find (and blesse God for you) that is your endeavour and resolution for this work, which was the vaine confidene of that people, the bricks are fallen downe:
and we find (and bless God for you) that is your endeavour and resolution for this work, which was the vain confidene of that people, the bricks Are fallen down:
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and no more probable way, then by providing, that the Gospell of the Kingdom, or as elsewhere the Word of the Kingdom may bee powerfully and sincerely preached in all parts thereof;
and no more probable Way, then by providing, that the Gospel of the Kingdom, or as elsewhere the Word of the Kingdom may be powerfully and sincerely preached in all parts thereof;
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It hath been often charged upon Hen. 8. his disposing of the lands belonging to Monasteries, that he did not out of them first take care for the erecting and endowment of Free-Schooles,
It hath been often charged upon Hen. 8. his disposing of the Lands belonging to Monasteries, that he did not out of them First take care for the erecting and endowment of Free-Schooles,
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Give me leave to speake freely, after ages cannot expect the like opportunity to that, which God hath now put into your hands, by those meanes which were formerly given to the Church, to raise some incouraging comfortable provision;
Give me leave to speak freely, After ages cannot expect the like opportunity to that, which God hath now put into your hands, by those means which were formerly given to the Church, to raise Some encouraging comfortable provision;
and if you should give all, you shall but do that to God and his service, which DAVID once in a case looking this way, said, Of thine owne have wee given thee.
and if you should give all, you shall but do that to God and his service, which DAVID once in a case looking this Way, said, Of thine own have we given thee.
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yet wee acknowledge it our dutie, it is expected from us, and we desire to doe it according to those abilities the Lord hath given, to feed the flock committed to our charge;
yet we acknowledge it our duty, it is expected from us, and we desire to do it according to those abilities the Lord hath given, to feed the flock committed to our charge;
but we hope it will not be thought reasonable that such as desire plentifully to feed others with spirituall food, should either decline such poore places,
but we hope it will not be Thought reasonable that such as desire plentifully to feed Others with spiritual food, should either decline such poor places,
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doth not Christ, the blessed Spirit suffer much in their Dietie, and doth not GOD suffer much in his Law, in the Scriptures, in his Ordinances, and Ministers?
does not christ, the blessed Spirit suffer much in their Diety, and does not GOD suffer much in his Law, in the Scriptures, in his Ordinances, and Ministers?
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the Iewes were so carefull of the former, that if one saw never so small apeece of paper under his feet, wherein was any writing, he was to take it up,
the Iewes were so careful of the former, that if one saw never so small apiece of paper under his feet, wherein was any writing, he was to take it up,
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and for the Scripture, they were so tender of its esteeme, that if any had occasion in his journey to have with him the booke of the Law, hee might not carry it on the back of his beast,
and for the Scripture, they were so tender of its esteem, that if any had occasion in his journey to have with him the book of the Law, he might not carry it on the back of his beast,
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Of these two great persecutions against the woman and her child, raised by the Dragon and the Serpent, that flood of waters cast out of the serpents mouth most endangered them;
Of these two great persecutions against the woman and her child, raised by the Dragon and the Serpent, that flood of waters cast out of the Serpents Mouth most endangered them;
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and the rather because by hell and the serpent againe vomited, it had its rise in Arabia, and condemned under the name of the Arabian heresie, affirming that the soules of men did die and consume with the bodies,
and the rather Because by hell and the serpent again vomited, it had its rise in Arabia, and condemned under the name of the Arabian heresy, affirming that the Souls of men did die and consume with the bodies,
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And surely if ever Gods Truth and Church were like to be carried away and overborne, it is now, with this flood out of the serpents mouth, belching forth such fearfull blasphemies,
And surely if ever God's Truth and Church were like to be carried away and overborne, it is now, with this flood out of the Serpents Mouth, belching forth such fearful Blasphemies,
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There are many unruly and vaine talkers and deceivers, whose mouthes must bee stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not for filthy lucres sake.
There Are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert Whole houses, teaching things which they ought not for filthy lucres sake.
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Another way, which the Lord hath stirred up the Honourable Houses of Parliament to use, is the setting apart a solemne day of humiliation for this Iudgement and the sinnes that brought it;
another Way, which the Lord hath stirred up the Honourable Houses of Parliament to use, is the setting apart a solemn day of humiliation for this Judgement and the Sins that brought it;
wherein I hope there will follow in such a tide of teares, as shall by Gods blessing over-master this flood and drive it backe into the serpents mouth, whence it came,
wherein I hope there will follow in such a tide of tears, as shall by God's blessing overmaster this flood and drive it back into the Serpents Mouth, whence it Come,
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and was by his followers to be brought in great triumph to the chiefe Church, Alexander the Bishop of Constantinople, the day before humbly and earnestly besought GOD, that hee would either take Arius out of the world,
and was by his followers to be brought in great triumph to the chief Church, Alexander the Bishop of Constantinople, the day before humbly and earnestly besought GOD, that he would either take Arius out of the world,
the event or effect of this prayer what it was, I beleeve you have often heard, that Arius going on the day designed with great pomp towards the Church, was taken with some paine in his belly, went aside to ease nature, and voyded out his bowels.
the event or Effect of this prayer what it was, I believe you have often herd, that Arius going on the day designed with great pomp towards the Church, was taken with Some pain in his belly, went aside to ease nature, and voided out his bowels.
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however doubt we not, if our sins and neglect of meanes hinder not, but that the God of truth, who sitteth upon the floods, will in his good time say to this deep be drie,
however doubt we not, if our Sins and neglect of means hinder not, but that the God of truth, who Sitteth upon the floods, will in his good time say to this deep be dry,
Fifthly, Hath God appeared in his Wisdom, Goodnes and Power in doing great things for us? let not our power and parts be wanting, in doing what we can for God.
Fifthly, Hath God appeared in his Wisdom, goodness and Power in doing great things for us? let not our power and parts be wanting, in doing what we can for God.
The Lacedemonians made the statue of Apollo, their God of wisdome with foure eares, and foure hands, to shew that wisdome should be much in hearing what she ought to doe;
The Lacedaemonians made the statue of Apollo, their God of Wisdom with foure ears, and foure hands, to show that Wisdom should be much in hearing what she ought to do;
when the Philistims thought to have surprised Sampson on the sudden, the best weapon that he found was a new jawbone of an Asse, wherewith he slew a thousand men;
when the philistines Thought to have surprised Sampson on the sudden, the best weapon that he found was a new jawbone of an Ass, wherewith he slew a thousand men;
and said thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant, and now shall I die for thirst? See how the Lord dealt with him in this extremity;
and said thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant, and now shall I die for thirst? See how the Lord dealt with him in this extremity;
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In that conflict betwixt those six brethren who are called by the Historian ter gemini fratres, the Horatij and the Curiatij, had the three wounded Curiatij not divided themselves,
In that conflict betwixt those six brothers who Are called by the Historian ter gemini Brothers, the Horatius and the Curiatij, had the three wounded Curiatij not divided themselves,
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And to prevent this division, give me leave to minde us all, of the two last branches of the two first articles of the Covenant, concerning our endevours for uniformity in Religion;
And to prevent this division, give me leave to mind us all, of the two last branches of the two First Articles of the Covenant, Concerning our endeavours for uniformity in Religion;
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Seventhly, Doe we consider what great things God hath done for us? then I presume it will not be thought unreasonable, that those bee considered whom the Lord hath used as instruments working these great things for us, the Commanders, Officers and Souldiers.
Seventhly, Do we Consider what great things God hath done for us? then I presume it will not be Thought unreasonable, that those be considered whom the Lord hath used as Instruments working these great things for us, the Commanders, Officers and Soldiers.
When the Chronicle was read what Mordecai the Jew had done for prevention of the treason against Ahashuerus, he asked what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this; It cannot (blessed be God) be said,
When the Chronicle was read what Mordecai the Jew had done for prevention of the treason against Ahasuerus, he asked what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this; It cannot (blessed be God) be said,
as his servants to him, there is nothing done for him, I hope our annals that shal record what great things the Lord hath done for us, shal not be without some lasting monument of what hath bin done,
as his Servants to him, there is nothing done for him, I hope our annals that shall record what great things the Lord hath done for us, shall not be without Some lasting monument of what hath been done,
I shall leave this, with only an honourable mention of that pious and charitable work of that vertuous Prince Edw. 6. who upon Bishop Ridleys Sermon exhorting to charity, set apart and endowed 3. great houses in London then at his disposing for three severall sorts of poore.
I shall leave this, with only an honourable mention of that pious and charitable work of that virtuous Prince Edward 6. who upon Bishop Ridleys Sermon exhorting to charity, Set apart and endowed 3. great houses in London then At his disposing for three several sorts of poor.
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The Parliaments of England are looked upon and resorted unto as that Poole of Bethesda in Ierusalem, that had vertue to make whole all that stepped into it, of whatsoever disease they had;
The Parliaments of England Are looked upon and resorted unto as that Pool of Bethesda in Ierusalem, that had virtue to make Whole all that stepped into it, of whatsoever disease they had;
I considered saith the Preacher, all the oppressions that are done under the sunne, and behold the teares of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter;
I considered Says the Preacher, all the oppressions that Are done under the sun, and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter;
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the word translated Teares, is well observed to be in the Hebrew, Lachryma, a Teare; It may bee either to shew that there should be so much compassion towards the afflicted,
the word translated Tears, is well observed to be in the Hebrew, Lachryma, a Tear; It may be either to show that there should be so much compassion towards the afflicted,
as one single teare or the first teare that they shed should winne reliefe, or as one observeth to shew the neglect of pity in those that have suffered the oppressed to waite and weepe so long to crave help,
as one single tear or the First tear that they shed should win relief, or as one observeth to show the neglect of pity in those that have suffered the oppressed to wait and weep so long to crave help,
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and surely we may justly feare, that the partial swaying the sword of Iustice in this kingdom, was not the least of those sins that provoked the Lord to draw out his sword of vengeance;
and surely we may justly Fear, that the partial swaying the sword of justice in this Kingdom, was not the least of those Sins that provoked the Lord to draw out his sword of vengeance;
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or be brought lowe, and that it may be just with God, that their widdowes and fatherlesse children may find as little succour and compassion from those they seek unto,
or be brought low, and that it may be just with God, that their widow's and fatherless children may find as little succour and compassion from those they seek unto,
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It is an honourable memory, that Iames the 5th. King of Scots hath left behind him (as King Iames his grandchild relateth in his Basilicon doron ) that he was called the poore mans King.
It is an honourable memory, that James the 5th. King of Scots hath left behind him (as King James his grandchild relateth in his Basilicon Doron) that he was called the poor men King.
It will not be the least honor to this Parliament, if amongst other those great things done by it, renowned it may be to posterity for being the poore mans Parliament, to right and relieve those that have no other meanes to right and relieve themselves,
It will not be the least honour to this Parliament, if among other those great things done by it, renowned it may be to posterity for being the poor men Parliament, to right and relieve those that have no other means to right and relieve themselves,
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so in this they would resemble their pictures, which if drawne as they should, wil eye and looke towards the poorest and meanest person that lookes upon them;
so in this they would resemble their pictures, which if drawn as they should, will eye and look towards the Poorest and Meanest person that looks upon them;
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Radolphus Habspurgius seeing some of his guard put by some poore persons that were comming towards him, was much displeased, charging them to suffer the poorest to have accesse unto him, saying that he was called to the empire not to be shut up in a chest, as reserved for some few,
Radolphus Habspurgius seeing Some of his guard put by Some poor Persons that were coming towards him, was much displeased, charging them to suffer the Poorest to have access unto him, saying that he was called to the empire not to be shut up in a chest, as reserved for Some few,
so for doing so little for God, that we have not improved our places, abilities, and opportunities so for God and his cause as wee ought and might have done;
so for doing so little for God, that we have not improved our places, abilities, and opportunities so for God and his cause as we ought and might have done;
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then we have now to be humbled that we have done so little for God; hear the Lord by the Prophet, I will remember my covenant with thee, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant;
then we have now to be humbled that we have done so little for God; hear the Lord by the Prophet, I will Remember my Covenant with thee, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting Covenant;
and resolved to do in our places according to our utmost power, what these great things call for at our hands, be we incouraged to go on without fainting in Gods and the kingdoms cause, with all constancy and cheerfulnesse, notwithstanding all mountains of oppositions,
and resolved to do in our places according to our utmost power, what these great things call for At our hands, be we encouraged to go on without fainting in God's and the kingdoms cause, with all constancy and cheerfulness, notwithstanding all Mountains of oppositions,
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the due consideration of al the former passages of Gods providence and apperance, may much strengthen our faith in and dependance upon him for the time to come.
the due consideration of all the former passages of God's providence and appearance, may much strengthen our faith in and dependence upon him for the time to come.
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I have sometimes thought, what might bee the reason, why the Psalmist in two Psalmes doth ground his assurance of Gods help for his Church, upon the Lords making heaven and earth;
I have sometime Thought, what might be the reason, why the Psalmist in two Psalms does ground his assurance of God's help for his Church, upon the lords making heaven and earth;
why did not the Church build their confidence rather upon particular experiences, as on that God which brought us out of Egypt, opened a passage for us through the red Sea,
why did not the Church built their confidence rather upon particular experiences, as on that God which brought us out of Egypt, opened a passage for us through the read Sea,
drave out the Nations before us in Canaan, by Grashoppers subdued Gyants, &c. I conceive it was to support the Church against those three usuall grounds of distrust;
drave out the nations before us in Canaan, by Grasshoppers subdued Giants, etc. I conceive it was to support the Church against those three usual grounds of distrust;
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as the making of this great and never sufficiently admired frame and fabrick of Heaven and earth, with all creatures in both? which yet the Lord made by a word speaking;
as the making of this great and never sufficiently admired frame and fabric of Heaven and earth, with all creatures in both? which yet the Lord made by a word speaking;
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and no humane probable way to bring our desires and designes to passe? Consider, was there ever any more unlikely meanes to produce such a world of wonders in the variety and excellency of the creatures:
and no humane probable Way to bring our Desires and designs to pass? Consider, was there ever any more unlikely means to produce such a world of wonders in the variety and excellency of the creatures:
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then out of that confused Chaos? Can that Almighty Creator, which made all things of nothing, want means to bring to passe in heaven and earth whatsoever he pleaseth?
then out of that confused Chaos? Can that Almighty Creator, which made all things of nothing, want means to bring to pass in heaven and earth whatsoever he Pleases?
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Thirdly, Are there so many great things to be done, as we may not only say with Ezra, neither is this a worke of a day or two, but rather with Joel, in a another case, a work that may hold to the years of many generations, if the same spirit of perversenesse should be found in succeeding ages;
Thirdly, are there so many great things to be done, as we may not only say with Ezra, neither is this a work of a day or two, but rather with Joel, in a Another case, a work that may hold to the Years of many generations, if the same Spirit of perverseness should be found in succeeding ages;
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Yet consider, however the Lord is slow to wrath, and may be long in destroying; as that sinfull Iericho devoted to destruction, not destroyed in lesse then 7. dayes compassing;
Yet Consider, however the Lord is slow to wrath, and may be long in destroying; as that sinful Jericho devoted to destruction, not destroyed in less then 7. days compassing;
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I could turn you to severall places, where the Prophets Isaiah and Ieremie raise arguments of confidence in God from the Creation, as Isa. 44.24.25, 26.45.17.18 I will instance only in that of Ieremy, Ah Lord God thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arme,
I could turn you to several places, where the prophets Isaiah and Ieremie raise Arguments of confidence in God from the Creation, as Isaiah 44.24.25, 26.45.17.18 I will instance only in that of Ieremy, Ah Lord God thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm,
and that from the consideration of what great things he hath already done, let me for our better incouragement close up all with that of Christ to Nathaniel, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig-tree, beleevest thou? thou shalt see greater things then these:
and that from the consideration of what great things he hath already done, let me for our better encouragement close up all with that of christ to Nathaniel, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the Fig tree, Believest thou? thou shalt see greater things then these:
