Nehemiah's teares and prayers for Judah's affliction, and the ruines and repaire of Jerusalem. Delivered in a sermon in the Church of Magarets Westminster, before the Honourable House of Commons upon the day of their monethly humiliation, April 24. 1644. By John Greene Master of Arts, late pastour of Pencomb in the countie of Hereford.
THe first Verse of the words read (if you look back to that next before) are the answer of Hanani and certain men of Judah unto a question moved by Nehemiah being then in Shushan the Palace, the winterhouse of the Kings of Persia: Josephus relates the storie thus:
THe First Verse of the words read (if you look back to that next before) Are the answer of Hanani and certain men of Judah unto a question moved by Nehemiah being then in Susa the Palace, the winterhouse of the Kings of Persiam: Josephus relates the story thus:
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and hearing them speaking one to another in the Hebrew tongue, he demanded of them whence they came, they answering that they came out of Judea, he puts a two-fold question unto them, one how it stood with the people of the Jewes, that were returned out of the captivitie,
and hearing them speaking one to Another in the Hebrew tongue, he demanded of them whence they Come, they answering that they Come out of Judea, he puts a twofold question unto them, one how it stood with the people of the Jews, that were returned out of the captivity,
And in the former words of the Text they give answer to both (and it was a sad answer) for the Jewes that came out of the captivitie, they are in a very miserable condition, in great affliction and reproach, under many hard pressures, full of scorne and contempt,
And in the former words of the Text they give answer to both (and it was a sad answer) for the Jews that Come out of the captivity, they Are in a very miserable condition, in great affliction and reproach, under many hard pressures, full of scorn and contempt,
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and if we shall adde to these the time when this report was made, which will appeare by comparing the first verse of this Chapter with the first of the second, to have been in the twentieth yeare of Artaxerxes the King, we have,
and if we shall add to these the time when this report was made, which will appear by comparing the First verse of this Chapter with the First of the second, to have been in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the King, we have,
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and to shew that this mourning of his was reall, did really affect him, that it came indeed from bowels of pitie and compassion towards the people and the citie, it put him upon those meanes, that (if any) would minister reliefe to the citie and people,
and to show that this mourning of his was real, did really affect him, that it Come indeed from bowels of pity and compassion towards the people and the City, it put him upon those means, that (if any) would minister relief to the City and people,
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if you looke to the last verse of this Chapter, you shall finde Nehemiahs maine request was to the King, that he might finde favour in his sight, his suit was to a man on earth (so he calleth him in that verse, this man) yet he goes to heaven for the obtaining of it,
if you look to the last verse of this Chapter, you shall find Nehemiah's main request was to the King, that he might find favour in his sighed, his suit was to a man on earth (so he calls him in that verse, this man) yet he Goes to heaven for the obtaining of it,
as knowing it would little availe him to goe unto the King, unlesse he went first unto God to move the Kings heart, he had small hope that his petition could speed with man, which had not first been presented unto God.
as knowing it would little avail him to go unto the King, unless he went First unto God to move the Kings heart, he had small hope that his petition could speed with man, which had not First been presented unto God.
So shall I by Gods assistance out of this varietie observable from the Text, endeavour to single out what I conceive will best suit with our present times ▪ and somewhat further the duties of this day.
So shall I by God's assistance out of this variety observable from the Text, endeavour to single out what I conceive will best suit with our present times ▪ and somewhat further the duties of this day.
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And the Lord began to make this good, when in the first yeere of Cyrus, according to that Promise, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus by Proclamation to grant free liberty unto all the people ▪ to goe up unto Jerusalem, and to build the Temple:
And the Lord began to make this good, when in the First year of Cyrus, according to that Promise, the Lord stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus by Proclamation to grant free liberty unto all the people ▪ to go up unto Jerusalem, and to built the Temple:
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And if you goe to verse the fifth, you shall see how fairely the work proceeded, The Lord stirred up also the spirits of the chiefe of the fathers of Judah,
And if you go to verse the fifth, you shall see how fairly the work proceeded, The Lord stirred up also the spirits of the chief of the Father's of Judah,
and Benjamin, and the Priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to goe up, to build the house of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem.
and Benjamin, and the Priests, and the Levites, with all them whose Spirit God had raised, to go up, to built the house of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem.
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And yet many yeares after (as you shall heare in the following passages) comes this sad report to Nehemiah, that all was at a stand for Jerusalem, The remnant of the people that are left were in great affliction and reproach:
And yet many Years After (as you shall hear in the following passages) comes this sad report to Nehemiah, that all was At a stand for Jerusalem, The remnant of the people that Are left were in great affliction and reproach:
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No it must cost them deare, many yeares hard service, a great deale of affliction, they must go through an iron furnace, so is Egypt called, represented (as it may seeme) to Abraham in his vision in that smoaking furnace: another instance may be that of Joseph, who was assured that he should have the honour which his dreames had promised,
No it must cost them deer, many Years hard service, a great deal of affliction, they must go through an iron furnace, so is Egypt called, represented (as it may seem) to Abraham in his vision in that smoking furnace: Another instance may be that of Joseph, who was assured that he should have the honour which his dreams had promised,
then he was at the time of his dreames, yet see the over-ruling Providence of the most wise God so disposing, that every descent into a lower condition, was made unto him as a staire to ascend unto that honour which his dreames had promised.
then he was At the time of his dreams, yet see the overruling Providence of the most wise God so disposing, that every descent into a lower condition, was made unto him as a stair to ascend unto that honour which his dreams had promised.
To come neerer unto our selves, and that which concernes the Church in this latter age of the world, there was a glorious Promise made to the Church by that Evangelicall Prophet Isay, Behold, I create new heavens,
To come nearer unto our selves, and that which concerns the Church in this latter age of the world, there was a glorious Promise made to the Church by that Evangelical Prophet Saiah, Behold, I create new heavens,
And John the Propheticall Evangelist gives the Church such assurance of this, as if he had then seene it performed, I saw a new heaven and a new earth:
And John the Prophetical Evangelist gives the Church such assurance of this, as if he had then seen it performed, I saw a new heaven and a new earth:
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but goe back to the former part of this prophecie, and you shall finde, that the Church must not have this new heaven and new earth, till it hath paid deare for them, you may see from the eighth Chapter to this 21. what the Church paid for this before she had it;
but go back to the former part of this prophecy, and you shall find, that the Church must not have this new heaven and new earth, till it hath paid deer for them, you may see from the eighth Chapter to this 21. what the Church paid for this before she had it;
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as our best Interpreters take it, the Devill, and what mischiefe he did to the Church, you may find in severall passages of that Chapter, he stood before the woman, which was to be delivered,
as our best Interpreters take it, the devil, and what mischief he did to the Church, you may find in several passages of that Chapter, he stood before the woman, which was to be Delivered,
for to devoure her childe as soon as it was borne, not being able to devoure the childe, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man childe, casting out of his mouth water as a floud after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the floud,
for to devour her child as soon as it was born, not being able to devour the child, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child, casting out of his Mouth water as a flood After the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood,
In the next Chapter there is one beast rising out of the sea, having seven heads and ten hornes, the heathenish Romane Empire, And to him it was given to make war with the Saints,
In the next Chapter there is one beast rising out of the sea, having seven Heads and ten horns, the Heathenish Roman Empire, And to him it was given to make war with the Saints,
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It cost the Primitive times the tortures and bloud of many thousand Martyrs before truth and peace setled by Constantine and Theodosius ▪ I need not tell you what our owne Kingdome, Germanie and France paid for the beginning of Reformation.
It cost the Primitive times the tortures and blood of many thousand Martyrs before truth and peace settled by Constantine and Theodosius ▪ I need not tell you what our own Kingdom, Germany and France paid for the beginning of Reformation.
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If you would have my thoughts, why the Lord in his wisdome selleth his choice mercies at so deare a rate, I conceive it may be, 1. To try what esteem his Church hath of those mercies it looks for;
If you would have my thoughts, why the Lord in his Wisdom Selleth his choice Mercies At so deer a rate, I conceive it may be, 1. To try what esteem his Church hath of those Mercies it looks for;
the Church of God in all places expects great mercies, we of this land at this time look for speciall favours, we look for the Reformation of what is amisse in Church and State,
the Church of God in all places expects great Mercies, we of this land At this time look for special favours, we look for the Reformation of what is amiss in Church and State,
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how we prize them, what we are willing to pay for the injoyment of them, we will not give much for that which we value at little, large offers argue an high esteeme:
how we prize them, what we Are willing to pay for the enjoyment of them, we will not give much for that which we valve At little, large offers argue an high esteem:
Will we part with all to injoy them? Doe we thinke our whole estates, our children, our neerest friends, our dearest bloud not too deare a price to pay for them? It is an undoubted evidence, that we highly prize those things which we neither will nor can want whatsoever they cost us,
Will we part with all to enjoy them? Do we think our Whole estates, our children, our nearest Friends, our dearest blood not too deer a price to pay for them? It is an undoubted evidence, that we highly prize those things which we neither will nor can want whatsoever they cost us,
and found her selfe not the better, but the worse, then Christ to come and heale her without any further cost or pains but only the touch of the hemme of his garment, could not but work in her a greater and more thankfull esteeme of her cure:
and found her self not the better, but the Worse, then christ to come and heal her without any further cost or pains but only the touch of the hem of his garment, could not but work in her a greater and more thankful esteem of her cure:
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The impotent man at the poole Bethesda, that had an infirmitie thirtie eight yeeres, would have been very glad if any man would have helped him into the water,
The impotent man At the pool Bethesda, that had an infirmity thirtie eight Years, would have been very glad if any man would have helped him into the water,
now when after so long waiting, man would doe nothing for him, for Christ to come and heale him with a word, it could not but work in him an high esteeme of that comfortable healing:
now when After so long waiting, man would do nothing for him, for christ to come and heal him with a word, it could not but work in him an high esteem of that comfortable healing:
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and see how this affected both their hearts, the Text saith, Abraham laughed at the promise, he grew to such an excesse of joy, that he could not containe himselfe from laughter:
and see how this affected both their hearts, the Text Says, Abraham laughed At the promise, he grew to such an excess of joy, that he could not contain himself from laughter:
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and to shew the height of joy, whereunto this mercie had raised them, their son must beare the name of their joy, be called Isaac, that is, Laughter, Gen. 21. 3. It is ordinarie with us, what costs little, we doe not usually esteeme much, and we can easily part with it;
and to show the height of joy, whereunto this mercy had raised them, their son must bear the name of their joy, be called Isaac, that is, Laughter, Gen. 21. 3. It is ordinary with us, what costs little, we do not usually esteem much, and we can Easily part with it;
or if this favour denyed to us, yet vouchsafed to our posteritie, I am perswaded (I say) that we and they will farre more prize and esteeme these, by how much more they cost our fore-fathers and our selves such losse in estates,
or if this favour denied to us, yet vouchsafed to our posterity, I am persuaded (I say) that we and they will Far more prize and esteem these, by how much more they cost our Forefathers and our selves such loss in estates,
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if God call for them, to leave unto a Kingdome, to a Church, to succeeding ages a more cleare and prevailing way and meanes to that immortall inheritance, that is prepared and reserved for the Saints in Heaven.
if God call for them, to leave unto a Kingdom, to a Church, to succeeding ages a more clear and prevailing Way and means to that immortal inheritance, that is prepared and reserved for the Saints in Heaven.
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and what should dishearten or dismay any who•e hearts the Lord hath inclined to further the work in hand, willingly and cheerfully to lay out themselves,
and what should dishearten or dismay any who•e hearts the Lord hath inclined to further the work in hand, willingly and cheerfully to lay out themselves,
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It is storied of Epaminondas that having received by a speare his deaths wound in the battell betwixt the Thebans and Lacedemonians, the speare head remained in the wound till he heard that his armie had gotten the victorie,
It is storied of Epaminondas that having received by a spear his death's wound in the battle betwixt the Thebans and Lacedaemonians, the spear head remained in the wound till he herd that his army had got the victory,
and then he rejoycingly commanded it to be plucked out, his bloud and life issuing forth together, with these words, Satis vixi, invictus enim moriar, I have lived enough that die unconquer'd:
and then he rejoicingly commanded it to be plucked out, his blood and life issuing forth together, with these words, Satis Vixi, invictus enim moriar, I have lived enough that die unconquered:
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There is no shield like that of faith, and if the heart be right, he may die with comfort in that cause, which preserves life in the doctrine of faith, leaves that safe and entire:
There is no shield like that of faith, and if the heart be right, he may die with Comfort in that cause, which preserves life in the Doctrine of faith, leaves that safe and entire:
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Oh tell me, is it not an estate well weakned, that strengthens the power of Religion? is it not a life well lost, that helpes to save the life of truth? and yet a life so lost (if we dare take Christs Word) is not lost,
O tell me, is it not an estate well weakened, that strengthens the power of Religion? is it not a life well lost, that helps to save the life of truth? and yet a life so lost (if we Dare take Christ Word) is not lost,
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and doth there yet come a sad report of the low, afflicted and despised condition of the Jewes then in Judea, let the consideration hereof helpe to support the spirits of Gods people in their most sad dejecting times:
and does there yet come a sad report of the low, afflicted and despised condition of the Jews then in Judea, let the consideration hereof help to support the spirits of God's people in their most sad dejecting times:
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And you know they which build large and great houses, being to set them upon hollow and false ground (as we call it) are forced to dig very deep before they lay the foundation,
And you know they which built large and great houses, being to Set them upon hollow and false ground (as we call it) Are forced to dig very deep before they lay the Foundation,
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and usually when we see work-men digging very low for a foundation, we presently conclude, here is some great building, a frame of more then ordinarie weight to be set up:
and usually when we see workmen digging very low for a Foundation, we presently conclude, Here is Some great building, a frame of more then ordinary weight to be Set up:
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it hath been brought very low in Germanie, in Ireland, in our own land, and we trust the Lord is all this while digging the foundation, this is the work the Lord suffereth the Churches enemies to labour in, to prepare the ground-worke for erecting in his Church a glorious fabrick, that these at the worst shall be but the Lords mattocks and spades,
it hath been brought very low in Germany, in Ireland, in our own land, and we trust the Lord is all this while digging the Foundation, this is the work the Lord suffers the Churches enemies to labour in, to prepare the groundwork for erecting in his Church a glorious fabric, that these At the worst shall be but the lords mattocks and spades,
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and if the Lord be still pleased to continue them at their work in Ireland, in England, it is to be feared, that it may be, too many of the Irish hearts are yet to God-ward as rotten and hollow as their bogs,
and if the Lord be still pleased to continue them At their work in Ireland, in England, it is to be feared, that it may be, too many of the Irish hearts Are yet to Godward as rotten and hollow as their bogs,
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And I could wish our spirits in regard of humiliation alwayes solow as our condition, that when God throwes us on the ground, we would lye on the ground, put our mouthes in the dust:
And I could wish our spirits in regard of humiliation always solow as our condition, that when God throws us on the ground, we would lie on the ground, put our mouths in the dust:
and of your river, should come to your Thames side at an high water, and should stay and observe how much it fals in six or seven houres, he might probably thinke, that your river would run it selfe drie;
and of your river, should come to your Thames side At an high water, and should stay and observe how much it falls in six or seven hours, he might probably think, that your river would run it self dry;
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the Church in the Primitive times found it thus, the most raging and violent of those ten bloudie Persecutions was that of Dioclesian, never the like tortures invented and executed,
the Church in the Primitive times found it thus, the most raging and violent of those ten bloody Persecutions was that of Diocletian, never the like tortures invented and executed,
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And it is the Lords promise it shall be thus, and that upon a right and religious observation of dayes, of fasting and humiliation, Is not this the fast that I have chosen, to loose the bands of wickedness? and in the close of ver. 10. then shall thy light rise in obscuritie,
And it is the lords promise it shall be thus, and that upon a right and religious observation of days, of fasting and humiliation, Is not this the fast that I have chosen, to lose the bans of wickedness? and in the close of for. 10. then shall thy Light rise in obscurity,
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To proceed, are the wals of Jerusalem broken downe, and her gates burnt with fire? Jerusalem that had out-stood so many sieges, from before which the confident, potent,
To proceed, Are the walls of Jerusalem broken down, and her gates burned with fire? Jerusalem that had outstood so many sieges, from before which the confident, potent,
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and numerous armie of Zenacherib was forced to rise and retreat with shame and losse of 85000 ▪ in one night, of whom the Psalmist sung after that deliverance as some think,
and numerous army of Sennacherib was forced to rise and retreat with shame and loss of 85000 ▪ in one night, of whom the Psalmist sung After that deliverance as Some think,
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in so seeming secure a condition, as the Kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world would not have beleeved that the enemie should enter into the gates of Jerusalem;
in so seeming secure a condition, as the Kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world would not have believed that the enemy should enter into the gates of Jerusalem;
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I will onely commend unto you the instance of Nineveh made secure by the Lords turning away a former threatned judgement, and within 40. dayes of execution,
I will only commend unto you the instance of Nineveh made secure by the lords turning away a former threatened judgement, and within 40. days of execution,
yet then exposed to a miserable ruine, Art thou better then populous No? from ver. 8. to the end of the Chapter, a fit resemblance in many particulars of this land of ours, the Lord grant we may neither be like that in sin, or destruction.
yet then exposed to a miserable ruin, Art thou better then populous No? from ver. 8. to the end of the Chapter, a fit resemblance in many particulars of this land of ours, the Lord grant we may neither be like that in since, or destruction.
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And it is the desire of my soule, that this citie honoured hitherto with safety, with the discoverie and defeat of so many plots and attempts would seriously lay this to heart, that former deliverances might not beget securitie,
And it is the desire of my soul, that this City honoured hitherto with safety, with the discovery and defeat of so many plots and attempts would seriously lay this to heart, that former Deliverances might not beget security,
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and to discover and prevent the secret contrivances of false-hearted brethren, considering the continued vigilancie and unsatisfiable rage of the Churches enemies, and specially of your citie:
and to discover and prevent the secret contrivances of False-hearted brothers, considering the continued vigilancy and unsatisfiable rage of the Churches enemies, and specially of your City:
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and be we still, and take it not out of the hands of Rebels and traitours? (for so they call you) or as Haman once of Mordecai, all the honour and favour I enjoy availes me nothing,
and be we still, and take it not out of the hands of Rebels and Traitors? (for so they call you) or as Haman once of Mordecai, all the honour and favour I enjoy avails me nothing,
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as they of Laish, It is a place where there is no want of any thing in the earth, so I beseech you, let not that be •aid of you, which was of them in a former verse, they saw the people that were therein,
as they of Laish, It is a place where there is no want of any thing in the earth, so I beseech you, let not that be •aid of you, which was of them in a former verse, they saw the people that were therein,
let therefore the enemies rage and vigilancie for your ruine, double your circumspection, and increase the firmer union of hearts affections and endeavours for your preservation.
let Therefore the enemies rage and vigilancy for your ruin, double your circumspection, and increase the firmer Union of hearts affections and endeavours for your preservation.
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but Ecclesiastique state, the Temple whose foundation laid the second yeere after their return, not finished till 111. yeeres after, in the 6th yeere of Darius, and for Temple-Service and Worship, Reformation of many things concerning the Sabbath, teaching the Law,
but Ecclesiastic state, the Temple whose Foundation laid the second year After their return, not finished till 111. Years After, in the 6th year of Darius, and for Temple service and Worship, Reformation of many things Concerning the Sabbath, teaching the Law,
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and re-building the gates of the Courts of the Temple, not done till after this time by Ezra and Nehemiah: It was thus in the Primitive times, Philip the first heathenish Emperour that was baptized began some Reformation in the yeere of Christ 247. Constantine went on where Philip left in the yeere 310. Theodosius 395. added what Constantine had omitted;
and rebuilding the gates of the Courts of the Temple, not done till After this time by Ezra and Nehemiah: It was thus in the Primitive times, Philip the First Heathenish Emperor that was baptised began Some Reformation in the year of christ 247. Constantine went on where Philip left in the year 310. Theodosius 395. added what Constantine had omitted;
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The first, the violent oppositions of Jerusalems enemies, (and we never finde any good worke begun for the welfare of Church and State, which the power and policie of Hell did not oppose.) It grieved exceedingly Sanballat the Horonite,
The First, the violent oppositions of Jerusalems enemies, (and we never find any good work begun for the welfare of Church and State, which the power and policy of Hell did not oppose.) It grieved exceedingly Sanballat the Horonite,
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and to make them a square number, a quaternion, you shall find Noadiah a Prophetesse (the female sex will be stirring) and other false Prophets appearing against the work,
and to make them a square number, a quaternion, you shall find Noadiah a Prophetess (the female sex will be stirring) and other false prophets appearing against the work,
and Proclamations against them, and that upon false informations of rebellion, sedition, not paying tribute, custome, and endamaging the Kings revenue;
and Proclamations against them, and that upon false informations of rebellion, sedition, not paying tribute, custom, and endamaging the Kings revenue;
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nor will I trouble you with their manner of opposing, by scoffes against their persons and their work, by combinations to take up armes, to hinder the work by the sword,
nor will I trouble you with their manner of opposing, by scoffs against their Persons and their work, by combinations to take up arms, to hinder the work by the sword,
so that whither you consider the varietie of the opposers, like Samsons foxes turned taile to taile and firebrands betwixt them (and I am sure the Scripture affordeth some of them no better names) an association of Courtiers, Lawyers, Souldiers, false prophets;
so that whither you Consider the variety of the opposers, like Samsons foxes turned tail to tail and firebrands betwixt them (and I am sure the Scripture affords Some of them no better names) an association of Courtiers, Lawyers, Soldiers, false Prophets;
or their drawing in Kings to countenance, protect and authorize them, or lastly, all their Methods and proceedings, you may discerne our times so paralelling those,
or their drawing in Kings to countenance, Pact and authorise them, or lastly, all their Methods and proceedings, you may discern our times so paralleling those,
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but one of six, two tribes of twelve, Judah and Benjamin, and whether all of these a question, their whole number with men and maid-servants under 50000. and those that did returne,
but one of six, two tribes of twelve, Judah and Benjamin, and whither all of these a question, their Whole number with men and maidservants under 50000. and those that did return,
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because too many too much mind their own, My house, saith the Lord, is waste, and why, ye run every man to his own house? It was that which kept Asher from joyning with Deborah and Barak against Sisera, Asher continued on the Sea shore,
Because too many too much mind their own, My house, Says the Lord, is waste, and why, you run every man to his own house? It was that which kept Asher from joining with Deborah and Barak against Sisera, Asher continued on the Sea shore,
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Don Alfonso King of Arragon, was wont to say, that if he had been Emperour when Rome flourished, he would have built a Temple before the Capitoll, wherein the Senatours should lay downe all private interests,
DONE Alfonso King of Aragon, was wont to say, that if he had been Emperor when Rome flourished, he would have built a Temple before the Capitol, wherein the Senators should lay down all private interests,
nor will it be well with the body politique, where it is not with this as in the naturall, which will willingly loose a great deale of bloud in some veine, many times unto fainting, will endure the cutting off a limme or two to preserve the health and life of the whole.
nor will it be well with the body politic, where it is not with this as in the natural, which will willingly lose a great deal of blood in Some vein, many times unto fainting, will endure the cutting off a limb or two to preserve the health and life of the Whole.
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And here give me leave to commend unto all, (whose hearts and desires the Lord hath stirred up to further the publique good) these two short directions: 1. So seriously to mind the publique good,
And Here give me leave to commend unto all, (whose hearts and Desires the Lord hath stirred up to further the public good) these two short directions: 1. So seriously to mind the public good,
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and 2ly, to go about the publike work with united minds, see the fruit of these two both for Temple and State-work in the storie of Ezra and Nehemiah, how speedily went up the Altar and foundation of the Temple, when the people gathered themselves as one man to Jerusalem:
and 2ly, to go about the public work with united minds, see the fruit of these two both for Temple and state-work in the story of Ezra and Nehemiah, how speedily went up the Altar and Foundation of the Temple, when the people gathered themselves as one man to Jerusalem:
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And are there not too many that would willingly prop and keep up tottering Romish Babylon? too few whose hearts are reall to repaire the decayes of spirituall Jerusalem,
And Are there not too many that would willingly prop and keep up tottering Romish Babylon? too few whose hearts Are real to repair the decays of spiritual Jerusalem,
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and this so certain, as an Angel neere 1600. yeares ago, spake of it, as alreadie downe, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and the time of her fall is we hope so neere,
and this so certain, as an Angel near 1600. Years ago, spoke of it, as already down, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and the time of her fallen is we hope so near,
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but why hate her and shoot at her? because she seekes our lives, plunders us of our estates, bereaves us of our peace? no look at the close of the verse in the Prophet, for she hath sinned against the Lord, robbing in most of her doctrines God of his glorie, Christ of his honour.
but why hate her and shoot At her? Because she seeks our lives, plunders us of our estates, bereaves us of our peace? no look At the close of the verse in the Prophet, for she hath sinned against the Lord, robbing in most of her doctrines God of his glory, christ of his honour.
The Bow and Arrowes were in former ages the glorie of our Nation, many glorious victories gotten by our English Archers, never sure more need to appeare then now,
The Bow and Arrows were in former ages the glory of our nation, many glorious victories got by our English Archers, never sure more need to appear then now,
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Your Bow, noble and worthy Patriots, is that power which God, your just Priviledges, and the Lawes of this Land have put into your hands, it is a bow of steele,
Your Bow, noble and worthy Patriots, is that power which God, your just Privileges, and the Laws of this Land have put into your hands, it is a bow of steel,
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and I hope the strongest arme of flesh shall never be able to break it, you have a quiver full of pretious and piercing arrowes, your wisdome, vigilancie, faithfulnesse, zeale, courage, your votes, orders, ordinances,
and I hope the Strongest arm of Flesh shall never be able to break it, you have a quiver full of precious and piercing arrows, your Wisdom, vigilancy, faithfulness, zeal, courage, your votes, order, ordinances,
even bitter words? but his bow abode in strength, and the armes of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; The Lord also be pleased to give you all a double portion of Jobs honour, My glory (saith he) was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand, that is, say some, Let my power and authoritie be never diminished, let me not erre in judgement, let all my counsels be directed and prospered by the Lord,
even bitter words? but his bow Abided in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; The Lord also be pleased to give you all a double portion of Jobs honour, My glory (Says he) was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand, that is, say Some, Let my power and Authority be never diminished, let me not err in judgement, let all my Counsels be directed and prospered by the Lord,
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Those unto whom the Lord hath given abilitie of bodie, their bow and arrow is their strength, let them put out that, offer themselves willingly, not need a presse, much lesse hide themselves from a presse, Gods people when ever God hath need of them are a willing people;
Those unto whom the Lord hath given ability of body, their bow and arrow is their strength, let them put out that, offer themselves willingly, not need a press, much less hide themselves from a press, God's people when ever God hath need of them Are a willing people;
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Voluntiers in Gods service are alwayes best accepted, My heart is towards the governours of Israel, which offered themselves willingly, it would be very pleasing unto God,
Volunteers in God's service Are always best accepted, My heart is towards the Governors of Israel, which offered themselves willingly, it would be very pleasing unto God,
if that might be found in them in the literall sence, which the Psalmist otherwise applyes, Thy people shall come willingly at the time of assembling thine armie, so the Geneva translation reads it,
if that might be found in them in the literal sense, which the Psalmist otherwise Applies, Thy people shall come willingly At the time of assembling thine army, so the Geneva Translation reads it,
and for your parts here is such daily calling for further Contributions and loanes, as you now know not, what is best to doe, give me leave to tell you what I conceive will be best, let not Gods cause want whilst you have to give, let not that arrow which you may shoot, be hid in the quiver when God cals for it,
and for your parts Here is such daily calling for further Contributions and loans, as you now know not, what is best to do, give me leave to tell you what I conceive will be best, let not God's cause want while you have to give, let not that arrow which you may shoot, be hid in the quiver when God calls for it,
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and if you think all lost that hath been formerly given, doe as those which having shot two or three arrowes, which they thinke are lost, they will so neere as they can shoot towards the same place one or two arrowes after the former to find them out, you know not whether what you give or lend now to further the present expedition, may not by Gods blessing be a meanes to bring in with advantage what hath beene alreadie given,
and if you think all lost that hath been formerly given, do as those which having shot two or three arrows, which they think Are lost, they will so near as they can shoot towards the same place one or two arrows After the former to find them out, you know not whither what you give or lend now to further the present expedition, may not by God's blessing be a means to bring in with advantage what hath been already given,
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as that bow of Jonathan, that turneth not back from the bloud of the slaine, from the fat of the mightie, it is the bow of prayer, the ejaculations of an holy heart, shot up to heaven, these arrowes have steele heads, they will pierce and sticke where they light, sharpe and keen in the heart of the enemie, they are invisible arrowes, the enemie can neither discover nor decline them, they will kill in the darke, this arrow will find a joynt in Ahabs armour, draw this arrow as Jehu did against Jehoram with your full strength,
as that bow of Johnathan, that turns not back from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, it is the bow of prayer, the ejaculations of an holy heart, shot up to heaven, these arrows have steel Heads, they will pierce and stick where they Light, sharp and keen in the heart of the enemy, they Are invisible arrows, the enemy can neither discover nor decline them, they will kill in the dark, this arrow will find a joint in Ahabs armour, draw this arrow as Jehu did against jehoram with your full strength,
O that when ever our armies are in the field charging the enemie, a showre of these arrowes of fervent prayers, a volley of this shot might light as thick on the enemies camp,
Oh that when ever our armies Are in the field charging the enemy, a shower of these arrows of fervent Prayers, a volley of this shot might Light as thick on the enemies camp,
Are the wals of Jerusalem yet broken downe? it may be that which is the first work in repairing ruinous wals was not then done, the rubbish of the former decayes not yet removed,
are the walls of Jerusalem yet broken down? it may be that which is the First work in repairing ruinous walls was not then done, the rubbish of the former decays not yet removed,
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I pray you lay this to heart, you that desire in any way to be repairers of our breaches, do repaires in Church and state move slowly? Let me aske, is all the rubbish of our Church and State removed? God be blessed much is,
I pray you lay this to heart, you that desire in any Way to be repairers of our Breaches, doe repairs in Church and state move slowly? Let me ask, is all the rubbish of our Church and State removed? God be blessed much is,
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but is there not too much remaining? are there no more oaths in our streets, in our armies? no Achans in our camps, that either beare too great affection to some rags of the Babylonish garments of Rome? or look more after our shekels of silver, and wedges of gold;
but is there not too much remaining? Are there no more Oaths in our streets, in our armies? no Achans in our camps, that either bear too great affection to Some rags of the Babylonish garments of Room? or look more After our shekels of silver, and wedges of gold;
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more to the pay, then an end of the war and the welfare of Church and State? Is there no more drunkennesse in our taverns, no falshoods in our shops, no whoredomes in our chambers, no excesse and vanitie in our attire? what means that costlinesse and lightnesse in apparell, it may be,
more to the pay, then an end of the war and the welfare of Church and State? Is there no more Drunkenness in our taverns, no falsehoods in our shops, no whoredoms in our chambers, no excess and vanity in our attire? what means that costliness and lightness in apparel, it may be,
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Surely sable colours will best suite with sad times, when the people mourned upon the hearing of evill tidings, No man did put on him his ornaments, or as the Geneva, no man put on his best rayment.
Surely sable colours will best suit with sad times, when the people mourned upon the hearing of evil tidings, No man did put on him his Ornament, or as the Geneva, no man put on his best raiment.
and that to the worse, The pride of Israel doth testifie to his face, too openly and manifestly declares it selfe in the faces of some, what meanes the continuance of paint, of spots, of nakednesse, are not these part of that rubbish, which God looks we should remove? Let me reason a little with you, (if any such here) is it not better for you to remove them your selves,
and that to the Worse, The pride of Israel does testify to his face, too openly and manifestly declares it self in the faces of Some, what means the Continuance of paint, of spots, of nakedness, Are not these part of that rubbish, which God looks we should remove? Let me reason a little with you, (if any such Here) is it not better for you to remove them your selves,
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then stay till God in wrath come to remove them? if you will not suffer your selves to be cured by admonition, God hath a cure for all these, which when it comes you cannot put off:
then stay till God in wrath come to remove them? if you will not suffer your selves to be cured by admonition, God hath a cure for all these, which when it comes you cannot put off:
and whiter then milke, and whence came this? he will tell you in the following Chapter, Our skin was black like an Oven, because of the terrible famine;
and Whiter then milk, and whence Come this? he will tell you in the following Chapter, Our skin was black like an Oven, Because of the terrible famine;
and for this nakednesse of pride, one Prophet will tell you, that God hath a nakednesse of vengeance; and he hath an enemie as in another, that shall discover her nakednesse, shall take her sons and her daughters, shall slay her with the sword and execute judgement upon her.
and for this nakedness of pride, one Prophet will tell you, that God hath a nakedness of vengeance; and he hath an enemy as in Another, that shall discover her nakedness, shall take her Sons and her daughters, shall slay her with the sword and execute judgement upon her.
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then is cast out into the streets, happie would it be, if everie master of a familie (pardon the word) would play the Scavinger in his own house, in his own heart, that the inside of the platter might be made cleane also,
then is cast out into the streets, happy would it be, if every master of a family (pardon the word) would play the Scavinger in his own house, in his own heart, that the inside of the platter might be made clean also,
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What kindled the fire in the gates of Jerusalem, the Prophet will tell you, If ye will not hearken unto me, to hallow the Sabbath day, and not to beare a burden,
What kindled the fire in the gates of Jerusalem, the Prophet will tell you, If you will not harken unto me, to hallow the Sabbath day, and not to bear a burden,
And if you will goe to a following Chapter of this Book, you shall find Nehemiah complaining, and charging the Nobles of Judah with this sin of the people, what evill thing is this that ye doe and profane the Sabbath day, the profanation was by them, ver. 15. that trod wine-presses,
And if you will go to a following Chapter of this Book, you shall find Nehemiah complaining, and charging the Nobles of Judah with this since of the people, what evil thing is this that you do and profane the Sabbath day, the profanation was by them, ver. 15. that trod Winepresses,
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They were my Meditations upon the comming forth of that book for that sinfull Libertie on the Lords day, (and I did not forbeare to expresse them) when I too often heard in neighbouring Parishes drums beating up for a Morris or a May-poole on that day, we had just cause to feare,
They were my Meditations upon the coming forth of that book for that sinful Liberty on the lords day, (and I did not forbear to express them) when I too often herd in neighbouring Parishes drums beating up for a Morris or a May-poole on that day, we had just cause to Fear,
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I have long thought it one of the highest provoking sins of this land, and me thinks the Lord would have us take notice of it (as I presume many did) that leading generall battell at Kineton on the Lords day, could it doe lesse then lead this Kingdome to take notice of that generall leading sin, the profanation of that day? But I hope those many Ordinances for suppressing this profanenesse will be a good meanes through Gods mercie to quench our unnaturall flames,
I have long Thought it one of the highest provoking Sins of this land, and me thinks the Lord would have us take notice of it (as I presume many did) that leading general battle At Kineton on the lords day, could it do less then led this Kingdom to take notice of that general leading since, the profanation of that day? But I hope those many Ordinances for suppressing this profaneness will be a good means through God's mercy to quench our unnatural flames,
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I have done with the report, and proceed to that it wrought in Nehemiah, And it came to passe when I heard these words, that I sate down and wept, and mourned certaine dayes.
I have done with the report, and proceed to that it wrought in Nehemiah, And it Come to pass when I herd these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days.
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the Lord himselfe is affected with them, that is a sweet expression in the Prophet, of the Lords love and pitie towards his people, In all their affliction he was afflicted; but that in the book of Judges is beyond expression, His soule was grieved for the miserie of Israel, and surely there are none of the Lords people which are not in this partakers in part of the divine nature;
the Lord himself is affected with them, that is a sweet expression in the Prophet, of the lords love and pity towards his people, In all their affliction he was afflicted; but that in the book of Judges is beyond expression, His soul was grieved for the misery of Israel, and surely there Are none of the lords people which Are not in this partakers in part of the divine nature;
before I apply, to take notice, that there are two sorts of teares required of Gods people, one of Compassion, another of Humiliation, the former for the miseries of Gods people, the latter for the sins of Gods people that brought those miseries;
before I apply, to take notice, that there Are two sorts of tears required of God's people, one of Compassion, Another of Humiliation, the former for the misery's of God's people, the latter for the Sins of God's people that brought those misery's;
both which like two streames falling into one channell met in good Nehemiah; I might for our imitation commend severall instances of both, take one or two for the first, begin with that of Christ,
both which like two streams falling into one channel met in good Nehemiah; I might for our imitation commend several instances of both, take one or two for the First, begin with that of christ,
yea, even the Scythian Tamerlane, when he walked amongst the slaine after a bloudie victorie against the Muscovites, he accounted those Princes unhappie, which by the destruction of their own kind, sought to advance their owne honour, protesting himselfe to be grieved even from his heart to see such sorrowfull tokens of his victorie.
yea, even the Scythian Tamerlane, when he walked among the slain After a bloody victory against the Muscovites, he accounted those Princes unhappy, which by the destruction of their own kind, sought to advance their own honour, protesting himself to be grieved even from his heart to see such sorrowful tokens of his victory.
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And for teares of Humiliation, how these in the dayes of solemne fasting required? how the fasts of Gods people recorded in his book have been watered with these,
And for tears of Humiliation, how these in the days of solemn fasting required? how the fasts of God's people recorded in his book have been watered with these,
and what streames of mercie have issued from them, hath been at large in a very fruitfull Sermon delivered in this place, I will close both these with that of Christs upon the Samaritans compassion to the wounded man, Goe and doe thou likewise.
and what streams of mercy have issued from them, hath been At large in a very fruitful Sermon Delivered in this place, I will close both these with that of Christ upon the Samaritans compassion to the wounded man, Go and do thou likewise.
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or (which should more melt us) the lamentable soule distresses of the remoter parts of our land, those 〈 … 〉 Wales and the Counties adjoyning, wherein there are 〈 … 〉 that in respect of the knowledge of God, of 〈 … 〉 way to salvation, know not the right hand from the left;
or (which should more melt us) the lamentable soul Distresses of the Remoter parts of our land, those 〈 … 〉 Wales and the Counties adjoining, wherein there Are 〈 … 〉 that in respect of the knowledge of God, of 〈 … 〉 Way to salvation, know not the right hand from the left;
Nor if we look into our own bosomes, our families, our cities, our countries, our armies, can we want objects for teares of Humiliation, causes too many for every soul, every familie to mourne apart,
Nor if we look into our own bosoms, our families, our cities, our countries, our armies, can we want objects for tears of Humiliation, Causes too many for every soul, every family to mourn apart,
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and I am perswaded was Gods house on these dayes of Humiliation more moistened with unfained teares of penitents, our fields and dwellings would not be soaked and watered with so much bloud of the slain, they are the expressions of Esay and Ezekiel, full of awakening terrour if you please to read them,
and I am persuaded was God's house on these days of Humiliation more moistened with unfeigned tears of penitents, our fields and dwellings would not be soaked and watered with so much blood of the slave, they Are the expressions of Isaiah and Ezekielem, full of awakening terror if you please to read them,
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And let me intreat you to make use of your teares of Compassion for the miseries of this land, to draw from you teares of Humiliation for the sins of this land:
And let me entreat you to make use of your tears of Compassion for the misery's of this land, to draw from you tears of Humiliation for the Sins of this land:
How melting are many of us at the reading of some dolefull and lamentable relation, which yet can read over and over the sad storie of their owne and the kingdoms sins without shedding a teare? whensoever then your hearts are affected to expresse teares of compassion, •et them help to draw out teares of Humiliation:
How melting Are many of us At the reading of Some doleful and lamentable Relation, which yet can read over and over the sad story of their own and the kingdoms Sins without shedding a tear? whensoever then your hearts Are affected to express tears of compassion, •et them help to draw out tears of Humiliation:
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remember what fetcht teares from that man of God, when he lookt on Hazael, it was not for any thing at the present done, all runs in the future, the evill that thou wilt do:
Remember what fetched tears from that man of God, when he looked on hazael, it was not for any thing At the present done, all runs in the future, the evil that thou wilt do:
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and yet could 〈 … 〉 have thoughts of this in his heart without teares in his 〈 … 〉 were then our teares of compassion for Germanie and Ireland? wherein we have heard all these and worse have beene done, their strong holds have been set on fire, their young men have been slaine with the sword, their infants have been dashed in pieces,
and yet could 〈 … 〉 have thoughts of this in his heart without tears in his 〈 … 〉 were then our tears of compassion for Germany and Ireland? wherein we have herd all these and Worse have been done, their strong holds have been Set on fire, their young men have been slain with the sword, their Infants have been dashed in Pieces,
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We, upon such dayes as these offer (as we think) much to God, offer our lips in prayer, our eares in hearing, our persons and presence in attendance of almost a whole day in his house and service;
We, upon such days as these offer (as we think) much to God, offer our lips in prayer, our ears in hearing, our Persons and presence in attendance of almost a Whole day in his house and service;
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let me tell you, I am afraid, there hath been too little of that offered, which I am sure the Lord will not refuse, what that is David upon his owne experience will tell you, The sacrifices of God •re a broken spirit, sacrifices in the plurall because this in stead of all,
let me tell you, I am afraid, there hath been too little of that offered, which I am sure the Lord will not refuse, what that is David upon his own experience will tell you, The Sacrifices of God •re a broken Spirit, Sacrifices in the plural Because this in stead of all,
We of this land may truly complaine with the Prophet, with some small variation, We have seen the breaches of our Kingdome, that they are many, breaches in our counsels, in our armies, in our affections, in our estates,
We of this land may truly complain with the Prophet, with Some small variation, We have seen the Breaches of our Kingdom, that they Are many, Breaches in our Counsels, in our armies, in our affections, in our estates,
take we heed then lest the with-holding our teares of compassion from our brethrens distresses, doe not close Gods bowels of compassion towards our selves,
take we heed then lest the withholding our tears of compassion from our Brothers' Distresses, do not close God's bowels of compassion towards our selves,
But did Nehemiah rest in his teares for the afflictions of the people, and the ruines of Jerusalem? was his pitie only verball? like that mercie rejected by the Apostle,
But did Nehemiah rest in his tears for the afflictions of the people, and the ruins of Jerusalem? was his pity only verbal? like that mercy rejected by the Apostle,
No, Nehemiahs heart was so really affected with their miseries and ruines, as it put him upon the use of those means, which if any would prevail for redresse of their miseries,
No, Nehemiah's heart was so really affected with their misery's and ruins, as it put him upon the use of those means, which if any would prevail for redress of their misery's,
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For incouragement to the first, I might commend unto you the confidence that Gods people in all exigents placed in this, and their comfortable successe;
For encouragement to the First, I might commend unto you the confidence that God's people in all exigents placed in this, and their comfortable success;
Rehoboam and his princes halfe humiliation (as I may call it) brought same deliverance, Shishak King of Egypt had onely power to plunder him of his treasures, not altogether to destroy him, our owne comfortable experience since our last fast (blessed be our God) will speake, though we be silent.
Rehoboam and his Princes half humiliation (as I may call it) brought same deliverance, shishak King of Egypt had only power to plunder him of his treasures, not altogether to destroy him, our own comfortable experience since our last fast (blessed be our God) will speak, though we be silent.
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whilst I speake (it may be) to some for information, to suffer their thoughts to goe along with me in a way of examination, remembring that of Christ, If ye know these things, happie are ye if ye doe them.
while I speak (it may be) to Some for information, to suffer their thoughts to go along with me in a Way of examination, remembering that of christ, If you know these things, happy Are you if you do them.
The day of our Fast should be observed as an holy day, an holy convocation, no work to be done on that day, it is called a Sabbath, and in all respects to be kept with as much,
The day of our Fast should be observed as an holy day, an holy convocation, no work to be done on that day, it is called a Sabbath, and in all respects to be kept with as much,
if not more strictnesse then the Sabbath, sanctified and set apart for holy duties, as praying, reading, preaching, hearing, confession of sin, renewing of Covenants,
if not more strictness then the Sabbath, sanctified and Set apart for holy duties, as praying, reading, preaching, hearing, Confessi of since, renewing of Covenants,
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Forbearing better apparell, the Easterne parts used upon the dayes of their fast to lie in sackcloth, in Nehemiah's fast, in Davids, in that of Nineveh, with other instances that might be added.
Forbearing better apparel, the Eastern parts used upon the days of their fast to lie in Sackcloth, in Nehemiah's fast, in Davids, in that of Nineveh, with other instances that might be added.
Abatement of our ordinarie sleepe, so that of Esther applyed by our Divines, requiring the continuance of the fast three dayes, night and day, as also that of Joel, lye all night in sackcloth.
Abatement of our ordinary sleep, so that of Esther applied by our Divines, requiring the Continuance of the fast three days, night and day, as also that of Joel, lie all night in Sackcloth.
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a dutie of such necessitie for that day, as whatsoever soule it be, that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people:
a duty of such necessity for that day, as whatsoever soul it be, that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be Cut off from among his people:
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And what will more humble the soule then the serious consideration of its unworthinesse to receive pardon of sin, great mercies for the Church in generall,
And what will more humble the soul then the serious consideration of its unworthiness to receive pardon of since, great Mercies for the Church in general,
for Kingdomes, to intreat thy Majestie to give beautie for ashes, the oyle of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heavinesse, and we acknowledge these every way so needfull for our spirituall life,
for Kingdoms, to entreat thy Majesty to give beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the Spirit of heaviness, and we acknowledge these every Way so needful for our spiritual life,
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and shall we not be humbled to think, that we are altogether unworthy of any greater favour? I have given you a small hint, your private thoughts may more fully inlarge.
and shall we not be humbled to think, that we Are altogether unworthy of any greater favour? I have given you a small hint, your private thoughts may more Fully enlarge.
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But are these outward observances, and inward afflicting of the soule sufficient? doe not we heare some in the Prophet complaining? Wherefore have we fasted, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soules,
But Are these outward observances, and inward afflicting of the soul sufficient? do not we hear Some in the Prophet complaining? Wherefore have we fasted, and thou See not? Wherefore have we afflicted our Souls,
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and thou takest no knowledge? here you see is both fasting and afflicting, yet no acceptance, what's more then to be done? the Prophet will there tell you, it is a forsaking of sinne (for I will instance only in that) without which whatsoever is done upon the day of our fast, will neither have power with God,
and thou Takest no knowledge? Here you see is both fasting and afflicting, yet no acceptance, what's more then to be done? the Prophet will there tell you, it is a forsaking of sin (for I will instance only in that) without which whatsoever is done upon the day of our fast, will neither have power with God,
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The Ninevites were very punctuall in the out-works of their fast, The King came down from his throne, put off his robes, clothed himselfe with sackoloth, there was crying mightily to the Lord,
The Ninevites were very punctual in the outworks of their fast, The King Come down from his throne, put off his robes, clothed himself with sackoloth, there was crying mightily to the Lord,
neither man nor beast took any food, questionlesse God took notice of all this, yet when the Prophet comes to set down, what moved the Lord not to bring upon them the destruction threatned, he over-looks,
neither man nor beast took any food, questionless God took notice of all this, yet when the Prophet comes to Set down, what moved the Lord not to bring upon them the destruction threatened, he overlooks,
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and surely were our putrified sores of sin once throughly cleansed, I doubt not but the wounds of our land would soon be healed, had the strong Physick, which the Lord hath given our nation emptied it of the foulnesse and fulnesse of sin, we should ere long have cordials of truth and peace, and deliverance ministred unto us;
and surely were our Putrified sores of since once thoroughly cleansed, I doubt not but the wounds of our land would soon be healed, had the strong Physic, which the Lord hath given our Nation emptied it of the foulness and fullness of since, we should ere long have cordials of truth and peace, and deliverance ministered unto us;
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The time hastens me to that other meanes of Nehemiahs helpe, his Prayer, (another main duty required on this day of Humiliation) and I might be very large in shewing what severall great incouragements we have to use this helpe of Prayer in the behalfe of the Church, I shall reduce them to three, 1. in respect of God. 2. of Prayer. 3. of our selves.
The time hastens me to that other means of Nehemiah's help, his Prayer, (Another main duty required on this day of Humiliation) and I might be very large in showing what several great encouragements we have to use this help of Prayer in the behalf of the Church, I shall reduce them to three, 1. in respect of God. 2. of Prayer. 3. of our selves.
and what every one of us stand in need of, for our particular necessities, and God wants not will to give us, his Church, what mercies he seeth wanting,
and what every one of us stand in need of, for our particular necessities, and God Wants not will to give us, his Church, what Mercies he sees wanting,
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Indeed we have cause to blesse God, that of his free goodnesse he often prevents us with liberall blessings, (so reads the Geneva) gives many unsought favours,
Indeed we have cause to bless God, that of his free Goodness he often prevents us with liberal blessings, (so reads the Geneva) gives many unsought favours,
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many gratious promises are made in the former verses to Gods people, but thus saith the Lord God, I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to doe it for them:
many gracious promises Are made in the former Verses to God's people, but thus Says the Lord God, I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them:
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The second incouragement is drawn from Gods power, I prayed to the God of Heaven, this assures, that what Gods love makes him willing to do, his power inables him to doe,
The second encouragement is drawn from God's power, I prayed to the God of Heaven, this assures, that what God's love makes him willing to do, his power inables him to do,
and I hope by Gods blessing, they may be some provocations to put us more upon prayer, we all (I hope) desire to helpe somewhat towards the cause of God, let me tell you, a little to quicken your attention, there is no such way, whereby every one may help as this of Prayer.
and I hope by God's blessing, they may be Some provocations to put us more upon prayer, we all (I hope) desire to help somewhat towards the cause of God, let me tell you, a little to quicken your attention, there is no such Way, whereby every one may help as this of Prayer.
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David in his Meditations travelled through Heaven, earth, and the seas, and where ever he went, he sound God present ▪ I am sure Gods Church and his servants at one time or other have found the like,
David in his Meditations traveled through Heaven, earth, and the Seas, and where ever he went, he found God present ▪ I am sure God's Church and his Servants At one time or other have found the like,
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as hath scattered and distressed invincible navies of their enemies, as Englands prayers did that Spanish Armado in 88. they have also stirred up prosperous gales to bring ships for the Churches reliefe in strait sieges to their desired haven, they did it for late besieged Tredah in Ireland: in a word where ever God is there Prayer can come,
as hath scattered and distressed invincible navies of their enemies, as Englands Prayers did that Spanish Armado in 88. they have also stirred up prosperous gales to bring ships for the Churches relief in strait sieges to their desired Haven, they did it for late besieged Tredagh in Ireland: in a word where ever God is there Prayer can come,
and many friends would helpe sooner, if they could tell how sooner to convey helpe: all other helps of men, armes, ammunition, money, &c. require time for raising and conveying,
and many Friends would help sooner, if they could tell how sooner to convey help: all other helps of men, arms, ammunition, money, etc. require time for raising and conveying,
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nay, in our hearts, but they are in Heaven, and no sooner in Heaven, but the benefit of them may be with the distressed Church many thousand miles distant, Daniel found this, Whiles I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel being caused to fly swiftly, informed me and said, at the beginning of thy supplications the commandement came forth, &c.
nay, in our hearts, but they Are in Heaven, and no sooner in Heaven, but the benefit of them may be with the distressed Church many thousand miles distant, daniel found this, While I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel being caused to fly swiftly, informed me and said, At the beginning of thy supplications the Commandment Come forth, etc.
Fourthly, no such universall help in all extremities as Prayer, It is Salomons Catholicon, whatsoever plague, whatsoever sicknesse, war, want of raine, pestilence, famine, cities besieged, enemies prevailing,
Fourthly, no such universal help in all extremities as Prayer, It is Solomon's Catholicon, whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness, war, want of rain, pestilence, famine, cities besieged, enemies prevailing,
It can recover lost battels, as in the Civill war betwixt the eleven tribes and the Benjamites, after two battels lost, wherein were slaine fortie thousand of the Israelites, Prayer in the third obtain'd the victorie:
It can recover lost battles, as in the Civil war betwixt the eleven tribes and the Benjamites, After two battles lost, wherein were slain fortie thousand of the Israelites, Prayer in the third obtained the victory:
Prayer can turne the plots and wisdome of the greatest State-Polititians into foolishnesse, and for them on to twist an halter for their own execution, the Prayer of David did it against Ahithophel: I might adde many other both out of forraigne and our own Histories, the victorie against Cedwall and Penda in the time of the Saxons ascribed to the Prayers of Oswald, the like against Su•no the tyrant,
Prayer can turn the plots and Wisdom of the greatest State-Polititians into foolishness, and for them on to twist an halter for their own execution, the Prayer of David did it against Ahithophel: I might add many other both out of foreign and our own Histories, the victory against Cedwall and Penda in the time of the Saxons ascribed to the Prayers of Oswald, the like against Su•no the tyrant,
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whereas the Effigies of other Emperours was engraven upon their loynes triumphing, he would be set in a posture of Prayer, kneeling, to manifest unto the world, that he attributed all his victories more to his Prayers then his sword:
whereas the Effigies of other emperors was engraven upon their loins triumphing, he would be Set in a posture of Prayer, kneeling, to manifest unto the world, that he attributed all his victories more to his Prayers then his sword:
what was said of the wicked, their tongue is a sharp sword, swords are in their lips, may be truly said of the tongues and lips of Gods people in prayer, they are as twoedged swords in their hands to execute vengeance, and surely Gods enemies have often found the power of this sword of Prayer,
what was said of the wicked, their tongue is a sharp sword, swords Are in their lips, may be truly said of the tongues and lips of God's people in prayer, they Are as twoedged swords in their hands to execute vengeance, and surely God's enemies have often found the power of this sword of Prayer,
First, a very safe helpe, many are kept from appearing in the Churches behalfe, because afraid of danger, they may hazard the losse of their places of honour or profit, their estates, it may be, their lives:
First, a very safe help, many Are kept from appearing in the Churches behalf, Because afraid of danger, they may hazard the loss of their places of honour or profit, their estates, it may be, their lives:
Secondly, it is an easie help, he that can do nothing else may pray, the French have a Proverb, He that hath no money in his purse, let him have honey in his mouth:
Secondly, it is an easy help, he that can do nothing Else may pray, the French have a Proverb, He that hath no money in his purse, let him have honey in his Mouth:
you shall heare some of the meaner rank say, were we in such a condition, had we such an estate as these and these men have, we would doe this and that, which these and other rich men doe not, take heed, we have deceitfull hearts, I would have you try them by this, what doe you in that condition wherein you are,
you shall hear Some of the meaner rank say, were we in such a condition, had we such an estate as these and these men have, we would do this and that, which these and other rich men do not, take heed, we have deceitful hearts, I would have you try them by this, what do you in that condition wherein you Are,
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even in this of Prayer? Doe you herein what you can? are you often on your knees? earnest with God to pardon the sins of the land? that his cause may prosper, that the expectation of the Churches enemies may be disappointed, that the Lord would give hearts unto all those, to whom he hath given abilities to lay out their utmost for the furtherance of Gods worke? certainly if ye be wanting in this, let me tell you, had you greater estates you would not do much, I cannot thinke, that he which will not use his tongue, will to any purpose use his hands or purse.
even in this of Prayer? Do you herein what you can? Are you often on your knees? earnest with God to pardon the Sins of the land? that his cause may prosper, that the expectation of the Churches enemies may be disappointed, that the Lord would give hearts unto all those, to whom he hath given abilities to lay out their utmost for the furtherance of God's work? Certainly if you be wanting in this, let me tell you, had you greater estates you would not do much, I cannot think, that he which will not use his tongue, will to any purpose use his hands or purse.
Thirdly, it is a lasting helpe, thy strength, thine estate may faile, thou maist be many wayes disabled from yeelding that helpe in other wayes, which thou desirest, nothing can disable thee from this,
Thirdly, it is a lasting help, thy strength, thine estate may fail, thou Mayest be many ways disabled from yielding that help in other ways, which thou Desirest, nothing can disable thee from this,
those Christians which have put upon them that piece of Armour Prayer may use it in their beds, in their chambers, in their shops, in their privatest closets;
those Christians which have put upon them that piece of Armour Prayer may use it in their Beds, in their chambers, in their shops, in their privatest closets;
in a word, that souldier, which fights for the Church with his Prayers, (and all may be such) where ever he is, he still keeps file, cannot in any place be out of his rank.
in a word, that soldier, which fights for the Church with his Prayers, (and all may be such) where ever he is, he still keeps file, cannot in any place be out of his rank.
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as in the Prophet one once did of that Cluster, Destroy it not, for there is a blessing in it, O destroy not your Prayers, by not using them aright, it is a Cluster from whence may be pressed many sweet and comfortable blessings, take we heed then,
as in the Prophet one once did of that Cluster, Destroy it not, for there is a blessing in it, Oh destroy not your Prayers, by not using them aright, it is a Cluster from whence may be pressed many sweet and comfortable blessings, take we heed then,
the poorest and meanest amongst you may be instruments by this of great mercies to the people of God, and to your own soules, be carefull then what ever you doe, not to destroy your prayers by your ill usage of them;
the Poorest and Meanest among you may be Instruments by this of great Mercies to the people of God, and to your own Souls, be careful then what ever you do, not to destroy your Prayers by your ill usage of them;
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and though on this day, We may cause our voice to be heard on high, yet not casting off our iniquities, our works of sin will outcry our words of prayer:
and though on this day, We may cause our voice to be herd on high, yet not casting off our iniquities, our works of since will outcry our words of prayer:
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and this never went up without fire, you know who said it, and upon what occasion, The effectuall fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much, effectuall and fervent joyned, to teach us, that our prayers the more fervent they are, are alwayes the more effectuall, the Geneva reads, The prayer of a righteous man availeth much if it be fervent, the more fervencie, the more prevalencie in our prayers;
and this never went up without fire, you know who said it, and upon what occasion, The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much, effectual and fervent joined, to teach us, that our Prayers the more fervent they Are, Are always the more effectual, the Geneva reads, The prayer of a righteous man availeth much if it be fervent, the more fervency, the more prevalency in our Prayers;
The souldiers of this Citie are commended for good firemen, that there be powder and shot in their muskets will doe no execution unlesse they give fire well.
The Soldiers of this city Are commended for good firemen, that there be powder and shot in their muskets will do no execution unless they give fire well.
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if they be nothing else but words, they are but as the powder and shot in a Pistoll, let there be no fire, no fervencie of spirit, they will never go off,
if they be nothing Else but words, they Are but as the powder and shot in a Pistol, let there be no fire, no fervency of Spirit, they will never go off,
cold sluggish prayers have so much earth in them, that like the Grashopper, if they mount a little upward, they are presently downe again, fall short of Heaven:
cold sluggish Prayers have so much earth in them, that like the Grasshopper, if they mount a little upward, they Are presently down again, fallen short of Heaven:
or seeming deniall, beat off, importunitie which is often offensive to man is alwaies pleasing to God, commended it was by Christ in those two Parables of the friend at midnight,
or seeming denial, beatrice off, importunity which is often offensive to man is always pleasing to God, commended it was by christ in those two Parables of the friend At midnight,
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We may not say of our approaches to God, as Salomon of our neighbour, withdraw thy foot from thy neighbours house, or as in the Margent, Let thy foot be seldome in thy neighbours house,
We may not say of our Approaches to God, as Solomon of our neighbour, withdraw thy foot from thy neighbours house, or as in the Margin, Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbours house,
no the oftener with God in his house, in our own houses, the more welcome, the Lord will not say, here is an unreasonable man and woman, I can never be rid of them, never at rest for them, they are still following me, praying,
no the oftener with God in his house, in our own houses, the more welcome, the Lord will not say, Here is an unreasonable man and woman, I can never be rid of them, never At rest for them, they Are still following me, praying,
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they come againe for power against pride, stabilitie to subdue sinfull passions, I denyed not, &c. and so what grace soever they want, they come to me for it, they askt an humbled and broken heart, I gave it them;
they come again for power against pride, stability to subdue sinful passion, I denied not, etc. and so what grace soever they want, they come to me for it, they asked an humbled and broken heart, I gave it them;
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love of the word and helps to profit by it, I bestowed it, yet still they are following me, they cannot reade a Chapter, sing a Psalme, heare a Sermon, not receive food, undertake any businesse,
love of the word and helps to profit by it, I bestowed it, yet still they Are following me, they cannot read a Chapter, sing a Psalm, hear a Sermon, not receive food, undertake any business,
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as those which are most importunate, Gods people may be upbraided with their unbeliefe, and hardnesse of heart, never with their too often praying, heare the Apostle, The Lord giveth liberally to all, and upbraideth not;
as those which Are most importunate, God's people may be upbraided with their unbelief, and hardness of heart, never with their too often praying, hear the Apostle, The Lord gives liberally to all, and upbraideth not;
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because after many prayers they have not what they desire, that if they will with Jacob hold God to it, not let him goe except he blesse, such is the goodnesse of God, they, that asking according to his will, will take no nay, shall have no nay,
Because After many Prayers they have not what they desire, that if they will with Jacob hold God to it, not let him go except he bless, such is the Goodness of God, they, that asking according to his will, will take no nay, shall have no nay,
but may be assured, that what they strive by earnestnesse and holy importunitie, to wrest (as it were) out of Gods hands, he will at length in his own good time give into their bosomes.
but may be assured, that what they strive by earnestness and holy importunity, to wrest (as it were) out of God's hands, he will At length in his own good time give into their bosoms.
The Canaanitish woman found it, who fastning the more upon Christ, by all those meanes where with he seem'd to beat her off, had at length, the utmost,
The Canaanitish woman found it, who fastening the more upon christ, by all those means where with he seemed to beatrice her off, had At length, the utmost,
he had a place of great trust and favour with the King, so he saith of himselfe, I was the Kings Cup-bearer, or as others, Pragustator, his taster, which might have incouraged him first to make knowne unto the King the condition of the People and Citie,
he had a place of great trust and favour with the King, so he Says of himself, I was the Kings Cupbearer, or as Others, Pragustator, his taster, which might have encouraged him First to make known unto the King the condition of the People and city,
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and those which adhere unto it, and the cause of God, Religion and lawfull Liberties and Priviledges, which they desire to preserve, might find grace and mercie in the sight of our King ▪ learne we from Nehemiah's practise, what is the likeliest way to have our desires in this satisfied:
and those which adhere unto it, and the cause of God, Religion and lawful Liberties and Privileges, which they desire to preserve, might find grace and mercy in the sighed of our King ▪ Learn we from Nehemiah's practise, what is the likeliest Way to have our Desires in this satisfied:
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In the following Chapter you shall heare the King asking Nehemiah, Why is thy countenance sad? for what dost thou make request? What would'st thou have me doe? one would thinke here was incouragement enough to put him upon the present making knowne all his desires to the King,
In the following Chapter you shall hear the King asking Nehemiah, Why is thy countenance sad? for what dost thou make request? What Wouldst thou have me do? one would think Here was encouragement enough to put him upon the present making known all his Desires to the King,
you shall heare the like of old Jacob in that great famine of Canaan, his sonnes at their first sending into Egypt found a great deale of rough and hard both words and deeds from Joseph the governour, Simeon was left in prison behind them in Egypt,
you shall hear the like of old Jacob in that great famine of Canaan, his Sons At their First sending into Egypt found a great deal of rough and hard both words and Deeds from Joseph the governor, Simeon was left in prison behind them in Egypt,
and they must not returne for further provision into Egypt, except they brought Benjamine with them, their good aged father was now in a wonderfull strait, the famine increased, their former corne eaten up, heare Jacob lamenting, Me have ye bereaved of my children, Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamine away, all these things are against me, but what was Jacobs way for helpe in this strait? he had no hope of reliefe,
and they must not return for further provision into Egypt, except they brought Benjamin with them, their good aged father was now in a wonderful strait, the famine increased, their former corn eaten up, hear Jacob lamenting, Me have you bereft of my children, Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and you will take Benjamin away, all these things Are against me, but what was Jacobs Way for help in this strait? he had no hope of relief,
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No Jacob rested in none of these, he had a former comfortable experience, which might help to lesson him in this, it was not the present he sent to Esau, but the Prayer he put up to God, which gave him favour in the sight of Esau, it is this that he now trusts unto, God Almightie give you mercie before the man, and it was this that wrought it:
No Jacob rested in none of these, he had a former comfortable experience, which might help to Lesson him in this, it was not the present he sent to Esau, but the Prayer he put up to God, which gave him favour in the sighed of Esau, it is this that he now trusts unto, God Almighty give you mercy before the man, and it was this that wrought it:
and certainly, let us rest assured, there is no such prevailing way to regaine the heart of our King, (which should have a chiefe place in the petitions of this day) as to beg it of God by Prayer.
and Certainly, let us rest assured, there is no such prevailing Way to regain the heart of our King, (which should have a chief place in the petitions of this day) as to beg it of God by Prayer.
I might be large in giving, though but a short touch upon the severall translations and Interpretations of those words [ rivers of waters ] every one whereof may commend some usefull Meditation;
I might be large in giving, though but a short touch upon the several Translations and Interpretations of those words [ Rivers of waters ] every one whereof may commend Some useful Meditation;
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the Italian reads it small springs, Sanctes Pagninus and Vatablus, rivuli, small prils, alluding to the custome of those which use to draw small springs,
the Italian reads it small springs, Sanctes Pagninus and Vatablus, rivuli, small prils, alluding to the custom of those which use to draw small springs,
so easily is the heart of the King inclined this or that way, as seemeth good to the Lord, instances Ahasuerus, Esth. 3. 11. 8. 8. Darius, Dan. 6 7, 8, 9, 26.
so Easily is the heart of the King inclined this or that Way, as seems good to the Lord, instances Ahasuerus, Esth. 3. 11. 8. 8. Darius, Dan. 6 7, 8, 9, 26.
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The Septuagint, NONLATINALPHABET, impetus aquae, the violence of waters, or violent waters, so the verbe comming of this in the New Testament is translated running or rushing violently, Matth. 8. 32. Act. 19. 29. implying, that let the Kings heart be set never so violently on this or that resolution,
The septuagint,, impetus Water, the violence of waters, or violent waters, so the verb coming of this in the New Testament is translated running or rushing violently, Matthew 8. 32. Act. 19. 29. implying, that let the Kings heart be Set never so violently on this or that resolution,
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yet the Lord that sitteth and ruleth on the flouds, that can calme the greatest tempest, is able at his pleasure to quiet the most violent spirits of Princes:
yet the Lord that Sitteth and Ruleth on the floods, that can Cam the greatest tempest, is able At his pleasure to quiet the most violent spirits of Princes:
and said, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed, or as the Psalmist, Thou rulest the raging of the sea, and when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them, the same God hath set the counsels and power of Kings their bounds and limits, which they shall not passe,
and said, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further, and Here shall thy proud waves be stayed, or as the Psalmist, Thou Rulest the raging of the sea, and when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them, the same God hath Set the Counsels and power of Kings their bounds and Limits, which they shall not pass,
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what a full and comfortable evidence hereof is that of Nebuchadnezzars rage and fury against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ver. 13. full of fury, 19. yet see how quickly God calm'd him, ver. 26, 27, 28, 29. the place is worth your reading, and observation;
what a full and comfortable evidence hereof is that of Nebuchadnezar's rage and fury against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ver. 13. full of fury, 19. yet see how quickly God calmed him, ver. 26, 27, 28, 29. the place is worth your reading, and observation;
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you shall see how suddenly Nebuchadnezzars blaspheming God, ver. 15. turned into his blessing God, ver. 28. his decree for worshipping the golden image, ver. 10. changed into a decree for the honour of the true God, ver. 29. his rage and furie against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ver. 15. converted into his promoting them, ver. 30.
you shall see how suddenly Nebuchadnezar's blaspheming God, ver. 15. turned into his blessing God, ver. 28. his Decree for worshipping the golden image, ver. 10. changed into a Decree for the honour of the true God, ver. 29. his rage and fury against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ver. 15. converted into his promoting them, ver. 30.
The vulgar Latine reads divisiones aquarum, the divisions of waters, referring this either to the clouds those waters above, the bottles of Heaven, which the Lord is pleased to emptie on this place,
The Vulgar Latin reads Divisions aquarum, the divisions of waters, referring this either to the Clouds those waters above, the bottles of Heaven, which the Lord is pleased to empty on this place,
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Or to the river Nilus, whose overflowings sometimes fruitfull, sometimes hurtfull, so the Lord one while inclines the hearts of Kings to the good of his people, according to that of the Psalmist of a good King, He shall come downe like raine upon the mowen grasse:
Or to the river Nilus, whose overflowings sometime fruitful, sometime hurtful, so the Lord one while inclines the hearts of Kings to the good of his people, according to that of the Psalmist of a good King, He shall come down like rain upon the mowen grass:
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Others following the vulgar referre these divisions of water, to the Lords dividing the red sea, that when Pharaoh and his servants repenting of that libertie they had given to Israel for their passage out of Egypt, pursued them with their whole strength:
Others following the Vulgar refer these divisions of water, to the lords dividing the read sea, that when Pharaoh and his Servants repenting of that liberty they had given to Israel for their passage out of Egypt, pursued them with their Whole strength:
but in this the Lord be mercifull to our Soveraigne for his safetie, and if nothing will calme the rage of the sons of Belial, that then all the stormes and waves which their malice and furie hath raised may returne upon their own heads, and overwhelme themselves.
but in this the Lord be merciful to our Sovereign for his safety, and if nothing will Cam the rage of the Sons of Belial, that then all the storms and waves which their malice and fury hath raised may return upon their own Heads, and overwhelm themselves.
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To close all with some short Application, give me leave to expresse my thoughts, what is the best and likeliest way to have that mercie which Nehemiah here sought, that we might at the length find favour in the sight of our King;
To close all with Some short Application, give me leave to express my thoughts, what is the best and likeliest Way to have that mercy which Nehemiah Here sought, that we might At the length find favour in the sighed of our King;
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let the Lord then see that our desires for the return of our King are for the generall good of Church and State, that Gods cause, Reformation may be advanced, that we may behold Jerusalem in its beautie, Religion in its Power and Puritie:
let the Lord then see that our Desires for the return of our King Are for the general good of Church and State, that God's cause, Reformation may be advanced, that we may behold Jerusalem in its beauty, Religion in its Power and Purity:
Many (saith Salomon) seek the rulers favour, but for what, surely most for that of Saul, He will give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds.
Many (Says Solomon) seek the Rulers favour, but for what, surely most for that of Saul, He will give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all Captains of thousands, and Captains of hundreds.
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Are not too many of our hearts too much after such as these? so we may sit under our owne vine, we little care what becomes of Gods vineyard, let the wilde boare make what spoile and havock he will in this, it little troubles us,
are not too many of our hearts too much After such as these? so we may fit under our own vine, we little care what becomes of God's vineyard, let the wild boar make what spoil and havoc he will in this, it little Troubles us,
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Jerome reports of Nebridius the Empresse sisters sonne, a great Courtier, and in speciall favour with Princes, that he never put up any suit but for others, chiefly the poore,
Jerome reports of Nebridius the Empress Sisters son, a great Courtier, and in special favour with Princes, that he never put up any suit but for Others, chiefly the poor,
certainly it would much work with God, to give us our Kings favour, if he did see, that we would improve it for the common good, especially for Religion,
Certainly it would much work with God, to give us our Kings favour, if he did see, that we would improve it for the Common good, especially for Religion,
for himselfe, or his own safetie? No, he so much lookt to the publique, the safetie of the Arke, which was Israels glorie, as he overlooks himselfe, saying in that extremitie of his to Zadok, Carry back the Arke of God into the Citie, let that be safe,
for himself, or his own safety? No, he so much looked to the public, the safety of the Ark, which was Israel's glory, as he overlooks himself, saying in that extremity of his to Zadok, Carry back the Ark of God into the city, let that be safe,
That God may be pleased to give us our Kings heart, let us in truth and sinceritie give God our hearts, be cordiall in his cause, look chiefly at his glorie, many in these times may be for the common good,
That God may be pleased to give us our Kings heart, let us in truth and sincerity give God our hearts, be cordial in his cause, look chiefly At his glory, many in these times may be for the Common good,
And I am perswaded the Lord hath justly with-held our King from us, because in our desires for his returne, we have too little lookt to God, to Religion, too much unto other things;
And I am persuaded the Lord hath justly withheld our King from us, Because in our Desires for his return, we have too little looked to God, to Religion, too much unto other things;
how would all professions begainers, our former trading goe forward, and profits come in? I must in this leave every one to the scrutinie of his owne heart,
how would all professions begainers, our former trading go forward, and profits come in? I must in this leave every one to the scrutiny of his own heart,
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and at what we look in our desires, certainely had the Lord and his cause more realitie in our hearts, we should finde more interest in the heart of our King.
and At what we look in our Desires, Certainly had the Lord and his cause more reality in our hearts, we should find more Interest in the heart of our King.
and that because the Kings heart is in Gods hand, let us not seeke to take it thence by any indirect or unwarrantable way, let us be sure, that what is given us by our King, is given in Gods way,
and that Because the Kings heart is in God's hand, let us not seek to take it thence by any indirect or unwarrantable Way, let us be sure, that what is given us by our King, is given in God's Way,
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before your minds made known to the King, for undoubtedly there can be no comfortable assurance of establishing that peace on earth, which hath not also its sanction in Heaven.
before your minds made known to the King, for undoubtedly there can be no comfortable assurance of establishing that peace on earth, which hath not also its sanction in Heaven.
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as may best further and keepe our peace with God (and I doubt not but the desires of all our worthy Patriots soules are for this ▪) And here give me leave to minde you of Appius Claudius his carriage in the Treatie for Peace betwixt Pyrrhus and the Romanes, Pyrrhus fought three battles against the Romanes, in the two first he got the victorie,
as may best further and keep our peace with God (and I doubt not but the Desires of all our worthy Patriots Souls Are for this ▪) And Here give me leave to mind you of Appius Claudius his carriage in the Treaty for Peace betwixt Phyrrhus and the Romans, Phyrrhus fought three battles against the Romans, in the two First he god the victory,
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but with such great losse of his men in both, that it was said of him for the first, he might gloriari, non gaudere, brag of his victorie, not rejoyce;
but with such great loss of his men in both, that it was said of him for the First, he might Gloriari, non Rejoice, brag of his victory, not rejoice;
as he caused himselfe to be carried in his Couch unto the Senate house, and presently breakes out, Worthy and noble Patriots and Senatours of Rome, I have hitherto with some griefe indured the losse of my sight,
as he caused himself to be carried in his Couch unto the Senate house, and presently breaks out, Worthy and noble Patriots and Senators of Room, I have hitherto with Some grief endured the loss of my sighed,
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but now that I heare your consultations and inclinations to decree a Peace so unworthy and dishonourable to the glorie and renowne of this Citie of Rome, with Pyrrhus your professed enemie, it now most troubles me, that I am only blind,
but now that I hear your Consultations and inclinations to Decree a Peace so unworthy and dishonourable to the glory and renown of this city of Room, with Phyrrhus your professed enemy, it now most Troubles me, that I am only blind,
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Lastly, will not the Lord be pleased to give us the favour of our King in a lawfull and warrantable way? cannot we yet obtaine that from him, which we may with confidence and comfort say, the Lord hath given? let this be the supporting cordiall of Gods people, that though they cannot have the Kings heart,
Lastly, will not the Lord be pleased to give us the favour of our King in a lawful and warrantable Way? cannot we yet obtain that from him, which we may with confidence and Comfort say, the Lord hath given? let this be the supporting cordial of God's people, that though they cannot have the Kings heart,
yet God hath it in his hand, and why should we seeke to take it out of the Lords hand, otherwise then he will give it, can it be any where better? hath any more wisdome then God, to guide and steere it? can it be with any that beares more truth and tendernesse of affection to the Church then God doth? shall it not satisfie, that there is not a thought in the heart of any King,
yet God hath it in his hand, and why should we seek to take it out of the lords hand, otherwise then he will give it, can it be any where better? hath any more Wisdom then God, to guide and steer it? can it be with any that bears more truth and tenderness of affection to the Church then God does? shall it not satisfy, that there is not a Thought in the heart of any King,
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assuredly, we may say of all the Kings on earth, as Balaam once of himselfe, they cannot doe either good or bad of their owne mind, but what the Lord puts into their hearts and hands.
assuredly, we may say of all the Kings on earth, as balaam once of himself, they cannot do either good or bad of their own mind, but what the Lord puts into their hearts and hands.
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and can turne and winde it (as wee say) at his pleasure, and we are confident, that he neither will nor can doe any thing against us but what our trustie faithfull friend will give way unto:
and can turn and wind it (as we say) At his pleasure, and we Are confident, that he neither will nor can do any thing against us but what our trusty faithful friend will give Way unto:
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This is the Churches condition, and in this its happinesse, and may keep up the spirits of Gods people, that how ever sonnes of Belial, and of violence have had,
This is the Churches condition, and in this its happiness, and may keep up the spirits of God's people, that how ever Sons of Belial, and of violence have had,
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Deut. 4. 20. Gen. 15. 17. Gen. 37. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Psa. 105. 17, •8. Divino ju l••io quod de•l•r are conatisunt rea•tendo ser••erunt, Greg Moral. l 6. c 1•. Ideò venditus est à •ra•r•b•s Ioseph ne a•oraretur •ed •deò est adoratus, quia venditus, sic div••um consil•um du•• devitatur, impletur, sic bumanasaptentia, du n reluctatur, comprehend t•r, Id ibid. Isai. 65 ▪ 17, 18, 19. Rev. 21 ▪ 1, 2, 3, 4. 2 Pet. 3. 13.
Deuteronomy 4. 20. Gen. 15. 17. Gen. 37. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Psa. 105. 17, •8. Divino ju l••io quod de•l•r Are conatisunt rea•tendo ser••erunt, Greg Moral. l 6. c 1•. Ideò venditus est à •ra•r•b•s Ioseph ne a•oraretur •ed •deò est adoratus, quia venditus, sic div••um consil•um du•• devitatur, impletur, sic bumanasaptentia, du n reluctatur, comprehend t•r, Id Ibid. Isaiah 65 ▪ 17, 18, 19. Rev. 21 ▪ 1, 2, 3, 4. 2 Pet. 3. 13.
Gen. 15. 1, •. Gen. 17. 17. Gen. 21. 6, •8, 12. Riserat pater admirans in gaudio, riserat & mater dubitans in gaudio, sed side confirmata ri••s •l•e non al irride•dum opprobr•i, sed ad celebrandum gaudium pertinebat. Aug. de Civ. Dei, l. 18 ▪ c. 31.
Gen. 15. 1, •. Gen. 17. 17. Gen. 21. 6, •8, 12. Riserat pater Admirans in gaudio, riserat & mater dubitans in gaudio, sed side confirmata ri••s •l•e non all irride•dum opprobr•i, sed ad celebrandum gaudium pertinebat. Aug. the Civ. Dei, l. 18 ▪ c. 31.
Imperiall historie, Pedro Mexia translated by Edward Grimstone in the life of Iulius Caesar. The same in the life of Charles the 5. Turkish history, Kn• … es.
Imperial history, Pedro Mexia translated by Edward Grimstone in the life of Julius Caesar. The same in the life of Charles the 5. Turkish history, Kn• … es.
