for which they wil get no thanks from God, but it is as true that Israel hath a principal hand in this his low condition, he himself procuring his own overthrow.
for which they will get no thanks from God, but it is as true that Israel hath a principal hand in this his low condition, he himself procuring his own overthrow.
Behold the Lords hand is not shortned that it cannot save, neither is his ear heavy, that it cannot hear but your iniquity hath separat betwixt you and your God,
Behold the lords hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither is his ear heavy, that it cannot hear but your iniquity hath separate betwixt you and your God,
And though many in Israel are now and then taking with this, that they by their sinning have a principal hand in their own overthrow and destruction: yet a through, reall;
And though many in Israel Are now and then taking with this, that they by their sinning have a principal hand in their own overthrow and destruction: yet a through, real;
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as if he had said, I have often told you before, and have proven from the beginning of this Chap. that ye have ruined and overthrown yourselves by your sin:
as if he had said, I have often told you before, and have proven from the beginning of this Chap. that you have ruined and overthrown yourselves by your since:
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which sayes, that it is not easy to bind on the Lords people a through, right and real conviction that they have a main and chief hand by their sin in their own overthrow and destruction.
which Says, that it is not easy to bind on the lords people a through, right and real conviction that they have a main and chief hand by their since in their own overthrow and destruction.
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The Lords people may be brought under stroaks 1. To acknowledge that their Low condition and overthrow is from the Lord. 2. They may be brought to blame Adversaries,
The lords people may be brought under Strokes 1. To acknowledge that their Low condition and overthrow is from the Lord. 2. They may be brought to blame Adversaries,
as the cause of their ruine, but a through, reall, and right conviction of this they are not easily brought unto, which hath these four qualifications. 1. It must be personal.
as the cause of their ruin, but a through, real, and right conviction of this they Are not Easily brought unto, which hath these four qualifications. 1. It must be personal.
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Some will grant, that it is sin that hath ruined the Church of God, but will not let it light that it is their sin. 2. It must be particular, It is not only my sin,
some will grant, that it is since that hath ruined the Church of God, but will not let it Light that it is their since. 2. It must be particular, It is not only my since,
Many will blame themselves, and particularly many sins they are guilty of, and will grant they have a hand in bringing much wo and wrack on the Land and on themselves,
Many will blame themselves, and particularly many Sins they Are guilty of, and will grant they have a hand in bringing much woe and wrack on the Land and on themselves,
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They who are rightly convinced, they lay their hand upon their mouth; they are silent before the Lord, notwithstanding of all that he hath done, is doing,
They who Are rightly convinced, they lay their hand upon their Mouth; they Are silent before the Lord, notwithstanding of all that he hath done, is doing,
so far are they from complaining and repining for any thing that is come upon them. Ps. 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my mouth, because thou O Lord did it.
so Far Are they from complaining and repining for any thing that is come upon them. Ps. 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, Because thou Oh Lord did it.
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for it is the Punishment of his sin, and he is punished less than his iniquities deserve. 2. They are busy in searching out the wayes whereby they have brought destruction on themselves and the Church, Lam. 3 v. 40. Let us search and try our wayes.
for it is the Punishment of his since, and he is punished less than his iniquities deserve. 2. They Are busy in searching out the ways whereby they have brought destruction on themselves and the Church, Lam. 3 v. 40. Let us search and try our ways.
Every man that is throughly, really and rightly convinced, that he hath had a hand in the overthrow of the people of God, he will search and labour to find out what is the hand he hath had in it. 3. A right, real and through conviction hath following in it a sudden and hasty reformation of these evils, which have procured and drawn on that wrath.
Every man that is thoroughly, really and rightly convinced, that he hath had a hand in the overthrow of the people of God, he will search and labour to find out what is the hand he hath had in it. 3. A right, real and through conviction hath following in it a sudden and hasty Reformation of these evils, which have procured and drawn on that wrath.
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And for me to say, that I have laid my sin to heart, as being convinced, that I have had a hand in this wrath that is on the Church and people of God,
And for me to say, that I have laid my since to heart, as being convinced, that I have had a hand in this wrath that is on the Church and people of God,
if I judged it a stroak, and that my sinnes procured it, if by any means I could remove it? This is also clear from Lam 3 40. Let us turn again to the Lord, A through, real,
if I judged it a stroke, and that my Sins procured it, if by any means I could remove it? This is also clear from Lamb 3 40. Let us turn again to the Lord, A through, real,
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and right conviction of sin, and of our ruine by sin, brings every man to seek to reforme what is amiss. 4. It makes the person diligently plead at the thron of grace for mercy, reconciliation and peace with God through a Mediator speak of other things what ye will, that sticks most in the heart of a throughly convinced sinner. Lam. 3.41. Let us lift up our hearts, with our hands, or in our hands to God in the heavens.
and right conviction of since, and of our ruin by since, brings every man to seek to reform what is amiss. 4. It makes the person diligently plead At the thron of grace for mercy, reconciliation and peace with God through a Mediator speak of other things what you will, that sticks most in the heart of a thoroughly convinced sinner. Lam. 3.41. Let us lift up our hearts, with our hands, or in our hands to God in the heavens.
Speak to such a Sinner of a delivery, and of this and that promising meane and of an outgate, they signify not much to him without the peace and favour of God, moyen in heaven is that which most bulks in his eye. 5. They who are rightly convinced,
Speak to such a Sinner of a delivery, and of this and that promising mean and of an outgate, they signify not much to him without the peace and favour of God, moyen in heaven is that which most bulks in his eye. 5. They who Are rightly convinced,
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If we were convinced, that we by our sin have a hand in harling the people of God before these miserable, unhappy ensnaring Courts, is it possible but we would blush and be ashamed.
If we were convinced, that we by our since have a hand in harling the people of God before these miserable, unhappy ensnaring Courts, is it possible but we would blush and be ashamed.
and to take shame to your self for every thing you hear of that Kind. 6. They that have such a conviction will not be fortified with every delivery or out gate,
and to take shame to your self for every thing you hear of that Kind. 6. They that have such a conviction will not be fortified with every delivery or out gate,
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& their bonds loosed & backslidings healed, because otherwise there would be a new browst upon the back of it. 7. They can put a blanck in Gods hand, to fill up what sufferings he pleaseth.
& their bonds loosed & backslidings healed, Because otherwise there would be a new browst upon the back of it. 7. They can put a blank in God's hand, to fill up what sufferings he Pleases.
as in that holy man Ezra 9. v. 3. who when he hears of the sin of the affinity of the people with strangers, he rends his mantle, and plucks out the hair of his head and beard;
as in that holy man Ezra 9. v. 3. who when he hears of the since of the affinity of the people with Strangers, he rends his mantle, and plucks out the hair of his head and beard;
And if such a conviction be, when ye hear tell that this or that man has slipped in a sin, to the bringing of more misery on the people of God, ye will also resent it sadly.
And if such a conviction be, when you hear tell that this or that man has slipped in a since, to the bringing of more misery on the people of God, you will also resent it sadly.
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ye will also find another high resentment of new discovered sin in Phinehas Numb. 25. When he sees Zimry and Cozby in the act of uncleanness, he steps out of his station and stricks them both thorow the belly. Alas!
you will also find Another high resentment of new discovered since in Phinehas Numb. 25. When he sees Zimri and Cozbi in the act of uncleanness, he steps out of his station and stricks them both thorough the belly. Alas!
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our hatred of them would be so irreconcileable, we could not digest them, or our hearts would fail us at the new discoveries of new fin and guilt, new sin would make us sit down astonished,
our hatred of them would be so Irreconcilable, we could not digest them, or our hearts would fail us At the new discoveries of new fin and guilt, new since would make us fit down astonished,
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Vse 1. Be not easily satisfied with your self, under any convictions for sin ye win at, under all this misery that is come upon the Church and People of God and upon your selves.
Use 1. Be not Easily satisfied with your self, under any convictions for since you win At, under all this misery that is come upon the Church and People of God and upon your selves.
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Vse 2. Never rest till ye get a convicton qualified with that fourfold qualification. 1. Till your conviction be personal, that you bring home things to your self,
Use 2. Never rest till you get a Conviction qualified with that fourfold qualification. 1. Till your conviction be personal, that you bring home things to your self,
I doubt nothing, but if from a through real conviction, that we have ruined our selves by our sin, we have been humbling ourselves before God, we should either by this time have had an outgate,
I doubt nothing, but if from a through real conviction, that we have ruined our selves by our since, we have been humbling ourselves before God, we should either by this time have had an outgate,
Oh! have we been silent before the Lord under our conviction, & put from our complaining? have we been busied in searching out our sins, whereby we have destroyed ourselves & others? have we made haste to reforme these evils we found upon search? have we diligently pleaded at the throne of grace for pardon and peace with God,
Oh! have we been silent before the Lord under our conviction, & put from our complaining? have we been busied in searching out our Sins, whereby we have destroyed ourselves & Others? have we made haste to reform these evils we found upon search? have we diligently pleaded At the throne of grace for pardon and peace with God,
and heal our backslidings? have we been brought to put a blanck in Gods hand to afflict us as he pleaseth? have we in zeal highly resented new discovering of sin and wrath? No doubt there are many, who think there is no wrath upon Scotland, and that Israel is in a good case, and hath not destroyed himself. But oh!
and heal our backslidings? have we been brought to put a blank in God's hand to afflict us as he Pleases? have we in zeal highly resented new discovering of since and wrath? No doubt there Are many, who think there is no wrath upon Scotland, and that Israel is in a good case, and hath not destroyed himself. But o!
how the Land is ruined and destroyed, and the flocks of the Lords people scattered? & are these things & many moe no evidences of Gods wrath? I would not wish to any man such a measure of wrath,
how the Land is ruined and destroyed, and the flocks of the lords people scattered? & Are these things & many more no evidences of God's wrath? I would not wish to any man such a measure of wrath,
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as is on that man who thinks there is no wrath upon Scotland. Again, Are there not many of you saint heared? Is not your spirit & courage, and valiantness for the truth gone? And is that no evidence of wrath? I doubt nothing,
as is on that man who thinks there is no wrath upon Scotland. Again, are there not many of you saint heard? Is not your Spirit & courage, and valiantness for the truth gone? And is that no evidence of wrath? I doubt nothing,
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So I would say to you, Sit not still discouraged, arise and fall to search and find out what is your part of the sin that hath brought on this wrath.
So I would say to you, Fit not still discouraged, arise and fallen to search and find out what is your part of the since that hath brought on this wrath.
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& who have it not to say, have an ill conscience, and scarcely can I think that ever they had this real, through and right conviction, That they have a principal hand in destroying themselves and the land by their sin.
& who have it not to say, have an ill conscience, and scarcely can I think that ever they had this real, through and right conviction, That they have a principal hand in destroying themselves and the land by their since.
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And while I am speaking to our own sins, who are the Lords Ministers, let none think that we are laying open their wickedness to their contempt, I know no way like this to make them honourable, to search out their sin,
And while I am speaking to our own Sins, who Are the lords Ministers, let none think that we Are laying open their wickedness to their contempt, I know no Way like this to make them honourable, to search out their since,
The first thing I charge on them is this, that we have had a carnal way in managing all his matters, we have taken our own prudential gate of binding things on people,
The First thing I charge on them is this, that we have had a carnal Way in managing all his matters, we have taken our own prudential gate of binding things on people,
and have not laid the stress of our work upon the spirit, and on his divine influences, in the conve• of these things we delivered, it hath made our work so much the more fruitless.
and have not laid the stress of our work upon the Spirit, and on his divine influences, in the conve• of these things we Delivered, it hath made our work so much the more fruitless.
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therefore God hath granted them their desire, and hath laid them by, and though they would be glad to speak again in his name, they are justly deferred of that opportunity, till they know and acknowledge their iniquity, and be ashamed of it.
Therefore God hath granted them their desire, and hath laid them by, and though they would be glad to speak again in his name, they Are justly deferred of that opportunity, till they know and acknowledge their iniquity, and be ashamed of it.
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7. May it not be said, as the word is. Jer. 10.2. The Pastors generally were become brutish, therefore have they been smitten, and the flocks scattered;
7. May it not be said, as the word is. Jer. 10.2. The Pastors generally were become brutish, Therefore have they been smitten, and the flocks scattered;
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Would God that sad word might not be applyed to many Ministers in our time, that prophanity hath gone out from them, which hath taught the people to be prophane.
Would God that sad word might not be applied to many Ministers in our time, that profanity hath gone out from them, which hath taught the people to be profane.
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and have the honour to speak in his name, know that unto you is that word spoken. Jer. 12.10. Many Pastors have destroyed my vineyard, and have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
and have the honour to speak in his name, know that unto you is that word spoken. Jer. 12.10. Many Pastors have destroyed my vineyard, and have made my pleasant portion a desolate Wilderness.
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Charge your selves with them, and confess them to God when you meet, and your alone mourn over them before him, who hath justly shut us out of his house,
Charge your selves with them, and confess them to God when you meet, and your alone mourn over them before him, who hath justly shut us out of his house,
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for when he might have done it on some horride account for scandalous transgressions he hath laid us by on an honourable account of sufferer••• for him,
for when he might have done it on Some horrid account for scandalous transgressions he hath laid us by on an honourable account of sufferer••• for him,
and made void your authority, and remarkeably he lighted first on you, and shut you all to the door together, not that I •im at your guilt more than our own,
and made void your Authority, and remarkably he lighted First on you, and shut you all to the door together, not that I •im At your guilt more than our own,
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Can ye say that the souls and bodies of the Lords people hath lye•• upon your heart? that it hath been a part of your business to hold up their case to God,
Can you say that the Souls and bodies of the lords people hath lye•• upon your heart? that it hath been a part of your business to hold up their case to God,
if ye delated a fault, when it came to your knowledge, and when ye had done, ye thought your selves exonered and free? did ye not manage your work with carnal weapons, mixing your wilde fire with the zeal of God, boasting of the people of the Lord, ruling over them with rigour and force, disengaging them by your counsels and reproofs? have ye taken consciencious inspection of these places respectively put under your charge? have ye distribute to the poor with bowels of mercy? what account could many of you give of their condition,
if you delated a fault, when it Come to your knowledge, and when you had done, you Thought your selves exonered and free? did you not manage your work with carnal weapons, mixing your wild fire with the zeal of God, boasting of the people of the Lord, ruling over them with rigour and force, disengaging them by your Counsels and reproofs? have you taken conscientious inspection of these places respectively put under your charge? have you distribute to the poor with bowels of mercy? what account could many of you give of their condition,
if ye should be put to it? And give me leave to tell you, that your worldly mindedness, your greed and covetousness, your lying and deceit, your breach of promises and engagements, your tipling,
if you should be put to it? And give me leave to tell you, that your worldly Mindedness, your greed and covetousness, your lying and deceit, your breach of promises and engagements, your tippling,
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When ye made no conscience of your words, how should they? when ye abstained not from a Tavern, was it not a snare to them to follow? And therefore, I nothing doubt, I do you any wrong to charge you with destroying the Lords vineyard.
When you made no conscience of your words, how should they? when you abstained not from a Tavern, was it not a snare to them to follow? And Therefore, I nothing doubt, I do you any wrong to charge you with destroying the lords vineyard.
but if ye would search your selves, confess your sins, set time apart to mourn over them before God, ye might comfort yourselves, hat this day ye suffer not as evil doers, but for his names sake;
but if you would search your selves, confess your Sins, Set time apart to mourn over them before God, you might Comfort yourselves, hat this day you suffer not as evil doers, but for his names sake;
but any of you that are more eminent than others, take it to you, and I would charge you with some things, that I would have you (in so far as ye are guilty) convinced of and mourning before the Lord and amending.
but any of you that Are more eminent than Others, take it to you, and I would charge you with Some things, that I would have you (in so Far as you Are guilty) convinced of and mourning before the Lord and amending.
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The first thing, that I charge on you Gentles is, that when ever Christ or his cause had ought to do, •e sent out the blind, the halt and the Lame, the prophanest Runagates to fight for the cause,
The First thing, that I charge on you Gentiles is, that when ever christ or his cause had ought to do, •e sent out the blind, the halt and the Lame, the profanest Runagates to fight for the cause,
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and yet send out the blind, the halt and the lame in their room, and the consequence of this was often told you, the miscarriages of the armies did so stumble the Lords people in other lands, that it hath holden up,
and yet send out the blind, the halt and the lame in their room, and the consequence of this was often told you, the miscarriages of the armies did so Stumble the lords people in other Lands, that it hath held up,
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and yet holds up jealousies betwixt the godly in both nations to this day, that they can think on nothing unaminously. 2. I charge you with oppression,
and yet holds up jealousies betwixt the godly in both Nations to this day, that they can think on nothing unaminously. 2. I charge you with oppression,
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I know ye will be loath to be convinced of this, though Gods dealing with you may convince you more than my speaking to you, had not your forbears less rent,
I know you will be loath to be convinced of this, though God's dealing with you may convince you more than my speaking to you, had not your forbears less rend,
for being nests of uncleanness, cages of unclean birds, so that if any sober man should come into them, they should not think they have been bred under Gospel light:
for being nests of uncleanness, cages of unclean Birds, so that if any Sobrium man should come into them, they should not think they have been bred under Gospel Light:
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& is not this a horrid reproach upon you? 5. May I notcharge you with this, that now and then ye fall out in your unhappy fitts of passion, in cursing, banning and swearing,
& is not this a horrid reproach upon you? 5. May I notcharge you with this, that now and then you fallen out in your unhappy fitts of passion, in cursing, banning and swearing,
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Sure I am, the Spirit of God calls that mans Religion vain Iam. 1.26. It is true, ye have had a respect to Ministers, and some of you have carried a great respect to them on some account;
Sure I am, the Spirit of God calls that men Religion vain Iam. 1.26. It is true, you have had a respect to Ministers, and Some of you have carried a great respect to them on Some account;
and what care we for your respect to us, whilst ye slight our message? 6. May ye not be charged for want of Charity? Have ye opened your hand to the poor & needy? I fear your charity may be soon counted and reckoned from one years end to another;
and what care we for your respect to us, while you slight our message? 6. May you not be charged for want of Charity? Have you opened your hand to the poor & needy? I Fear your charity may be soon counted and reckoned from one Years end to Another;
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this should have adorned Religion more than many other things, that better might have been forborn. 7. May ye not also be charged for want of zeal to the cause of God? Especially of late have ye not been so afraid for your lives & states which was impavvnd for the cause that is now overthrown? Nay, I lay it upon your Conscience,
this should have adorned Religion more than many other things, that better might have been forborn. 7. May you not also be charged for want of zeal to the cause of God? Especially of late have you not been so afraid for your lives & states which was impavvnd for the cause that is now overthrown? Nay, I lay it upon your Conscience,
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if ye comply, ye shall not escape Gods wrath, and if ye mourn not, though ye comply not, ye shall not escape that wrath that abideth impenitents,
if you comply, you shall not escape God's wrath, and if you mourn not, though you comply not, you shall not escape that wrath that Abideth impenitents,
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nor take it from the Lord, as a chastisement for your contention on so feckless grounds. 2. May I not charge you with complaining, grudging, whinning and whispering,
nor take it from the Lord, as a chastisement for your contention on so feckless grounds. 2. May I not charge you with complaining, grudging, whinning and whispering,
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but it will not be bought withmoney. 3. I charge you for not taking the Gospel off our hands, we tell you, that God is novv giving up treating vvith you for this, ye have come to hear,
but it will not be bought withmoney. 3. I charge you for not taking the Gospel off our hands, we tell you, that God is now giving up treating with you for this, you have come to hear,
and know ye not that he is now giving up treating with such Rebels? 2. Think upon your prophane carriage, your filthy words and sports, your lascivious, wanton & graceless way of conversing, your pride and vanity occasioned through Gods goodness, and a cheap year;
and know you not that he is now giving up treating with such Rebels? 2. Think upon your profane carriage, your filthy words and sports, your lascivious, wanton & graceless Way of conversing, your pride and vanity occasioned through God's Goodness, and a cheap year;
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ye must have word about with those that are over you, and the world dow not bear your pride, which appears in your apparel, other things we will not name.
you must have word about with those that Are over you, and the world dow not bear your pride, which appears in your apparel, other things we will not name.
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I put it to your Conscience, have ye done your Masters work as your own? have ye taken their rebukes & reproofs without snuffing and answering again? nay rather, was not,
I put it to your Conscience, have you done your Masters work as your own? have you taken their rebukes & reproofs without snuffing and answering again? nay rather, was not,
and is not your pride such, as that ye dow not bear a word? but ere long ye shall bear more with them, to whom ye were not so much obliged, and dare not speak again.
and is not your pride such, as that you dow not bear a word? but ere long you shall bear more with them, to whom you were not so much obliged, and Dare not speak again.
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Servants, I speak to you, have ye not reason, considering these things, and many moe, to take time and mourn for your sins, whereby ye have destroyed the Lords Vineyard? Ye will say, ye have no time;
Servants, I speak to you, have you not reason, considering these things, and many more, to take time and mourn for your Sins, whereby you have destroyed the lords Vineyard? You will say, you have no time;
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But 1. I charge you with falling from your first love, evidenced by falling from your former diligence. 2. I charge you, that ye are turned formal in all your religious performances: Alas!
But 1. I charge you with falling from your First love, evidenced by falling from your former diligence. 2. I charge you, that you Are turned formal in all your religious performances: Alas!
that ye understand not better the voice of that late rod of Sectaries upon you, who cryed down all formes, to make you more cordial, rather than to turn more formal in all duties of worship. 3. I charge you with slothfulness, in giving to the Lord the refuse of your time;
that you understand not better the voice of that late rod of Sectaries upon you, who cried down all forms, to make you more cordial, rather than to turn more formal in all duties of worship. 3. I charge you with slothfulness, in giving to the Lord the refuse of your time;
Is not Religion one main clause of the Covenant? why then are ye so slothful and overly in all religious performances? 4. I charge you with worldly mindedness,
Is not Religion one main clause of the Covenant? why then Are you so slothful and overly in all religious performances? 4. I charge you with worldly Mindedness,
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and despising them that comes not up your measure, therefore God threatens to level you ere long. 7. I charge you with unbelief and ignorance of God and his Word,
and despising them that comes not up your measure, Therefore God threatens to level you ere long. 7. I charge you with unbelief and ignorance of God and his Word,
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if we want it? But what have ye done with it? It is to be feared that many of you would live as well without it as Atheists. 8: The true substantials of Religion are decayed, as 1. True tenderness under challenges:
if we want it? But what have you done with it? It is to be feared that many of you would live as well without it as Atheists. 8: The true substantials of Religion Are decayed, as 1. True tenderness under challenges:
as ye were wount to do. 3. Where is that searching out of promises, and the application of them to events, I dare say, many of you some few years ago had ten times more promises than ye have this day,
as you were wont to do. 3. Where is that searching out of promises, and the application of them to events, I Dare say, many of you Some few Years ago had ten times more promises than you have this day,
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and for the glory of God? Surely in this trial, God hath taken us vvith our back at the vvall. 6. Add the abuse and neglect of your Christian Fellowship, which hath provoked God to scatter you. But I insist no further.
and for the glory of God? Surely in this trial, God hath taken us with our back At the wall. 6. Add the abuse and neglect of your Christian Fellowship, which hath provoked God to scatter you. But I insist no further.
but what will all we have said, avail, if it be not taken off our hand, however I shall take heaven and earth to witness, that I have charged these things upon you,
but what will all we have said, avail, if it be not taken off our hand, however I shall take heaven and earth to witness, that I have charged these things upon you,
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IT would seeme that the Lord in his Providence hath so ordered things, and drawn them to such a period, that he intended I should close the Scripture of Matthew, before I should leave you, that thereby you might learn some what of the Doctrine of the Cross,
IT would seem that the Lord in his Providence hath so ordered things, and drawn them to such a Period, that he intended I should close the Scripture of Matthew, before I should leave you, that thereby you might Learn Some what of the Doctrine of the Cross,
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And God will have all sorts and ranks of persons Noblemen and Gentlemen, bond and free, rich and poor, Ministers and people, Godly and ungodly particularly convinced of these sins, where of they are guilty, whereby they have destroyed themselves, and the Church;
And God will have all sorts and ranks of Persons Noblemen and Gentlemen, bound and free, rich and poor, Ministers and people, Godly and ungodly particularly convinced of these Sins, where of they Are guilty, whereby they have destroyed themselves, and the Church;
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We shall speak of them, first, as they are a vindication of the Majesty of God, that he is not to be blamed for their destruction, but in me is thy help.
We shall speak of them, First, as they Are a vindication of the Majesty of God, that he is not to be blamed for their destruction, but in me is thy help.
or for any misery, calamity or sorrovv, that is upon them, for in me thy help hath been, I have been ay good to you, I appeal to your ovvn consciences,
or for any misery, calamity or sorrow, that is upon them, for in me thy help hath been, I have been ay good to you, I appeal to your own Consciences,
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God is fliting free vvith his people, that he is not to be blamed, these Scripture and the like prove it, vvherein have I wearied thee? have I been a wilderness to you? hitherto hath God helped.
God is fliting free with his people, that he is not to be blamed, these Scripture and the like prove it, wherein have I wearied thee? have I been a Wilderness to you? hitherto hath God helped.
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In prosecuting this Doctrine, I shall shew you. 1. What wayes people do reflect upon and blame him in their condition. 2. What Testimonies God hath to produce for himself at the hand of his Church, especially at the hand of his Church of Israel, that he is not to be blamed, which will be very applicable to us. 3. Why did the Lord (who is not tyed to render an account of his wayes) condescend so far as to satisfy his people, in shewing them that he is not to be blamed.
In prosecuting this Doctrine, I shall show you. 1. What ways people do reflect upon and blame him in their condition. 2. What Testimonies God hath to produce for himself At the hand of his Church, especially At the hand of his Church of Israel, that he is not to be blamed, which will be very applicable to us. 3. Why did the Lord (who is not tied to render an account of his ways) condescend so Far as to satisfy his people, in showing them that he is not to be blamed.
Hast thou eaten of the tree saith God, whereof I commanded thee thou shouldst not eat? Who is to be blamed for that? The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
Hast thou eaten of the tree Says God, whereof I commanded thee thou Shouldst not eat? Who is to be blamed for that? The woman whom thou Gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
though some dare not speak it •ut, yet it is in their heart; there is a word to this pur•ose Ps. 77.8. doth his promise faile for evermore? when folk •o question the truth of his promises;
though Some Dare not speak it •ut, yet it is in their heart; there is a word to this pur•ose Ps. 77.8. does his promise fail for evermore? when folk •o question the truth of his promises;
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as if he had not infinite wayes to make out his promises, that we cannot take up. 5. When they reflect upon his Justice, severity and peremptoriness in smiting of his people.
as if he had not infinite ways to make out his promises, that we cannot take up. 5. When they reflect upon his justice, severity and peremptoriness in smiting of his people.
2, What hath the Lord to say for his ovvn vindication at the hands of his Church, especially at the hands of Israel, to prove that he is not to be blamed for their destruction,
2, What hath the Lord to say for his own vindication At the hands of his Church, especially At the hands of Israel, to prove that he is not to be blamed for their destruction,
Ans. 1. God had this to say to Israel for his ovvn vindication, that he had chosen them out of all the Nations of th• World, without any thing in them previous to tha• choice, that might have engaged and influenced him ▪ so did he reason with them Deut. 7.7.8.
Ans. 1. God had this to say to Israel for his own vindication, that he had chosen them out of all the nations of th• World, without any thing in them previous to tha• choice, that might have engaged and influenced him ▪ so did he reason with them Deuteronomy 7.7.8.
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but he would have left you a few blind moles drowning your selves in your sin. 2. He had this for himself to say, that he had brought then from the slavery and bondage of Egypt, in which they had ruined themselves by their sin,
but he would have left you a few blind Moles drowning your selves in your since. 2. He had this for himself to say, that he had brought then from the slavery and bondage of Egypt, in which they had ruined themselves by their since,
after that he had chosen them, he had ay this to say for his own clearing, what ever came upon them, that he was their God that redeemed them from the Land of Egypt, so that if he had delighted in their destruction, he would have left them there,
After that he had chosen them, he had ay this to say for his own clearing, what ever Come upon them, that he was their God that redeemed them from the Land of Egypt, so that if he had delighted in their destruction, he would have left them there,
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and suffered them to run to the Devil with the Egyptians, and never owned them nor delivered them. 3. He had this to say for himself, that he had entred into a Covenant with them in the wilderness,
and suffered them to run to the devil with the egyptians, and never owned them nor Delivered them. 3. He had this to say for himself, that he had entered into a Covenant with them in the Wilderness,
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he had shewed them marvellous and strange Acts and great signes and wonders, after he had chosen them in Egypt, and before and after he had formally entred into Covenant with them,
he had showed them marvellous and strange Acts and great Signs and wonders, After he had chosen them in Egypt, and before and After he had formally entered into Covenant with them,
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what need him have done this, if he had delighted in their destruction? 5. He had this to say for himself, that he had delivered them from many inconveniences;
what need him have done this, if he had delighted in their destruction? 5. He had this to say for himself, that he had Delivered them from many inconveniences;
so that it was not for want of light & counsel that they went wrong, they had enough of that, this sufficiently cleared him. 7. He had this to say, that many times he had forewarned them of their skaith, whence it should come,
so that it was not for want of Light & counsel that they went wrong, they had enough of that, this sufficiently cleared him. 7. He had this to say, that many times he had forewarned them of their skaith, whence it should come,
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If ever we take these thieves again by the hand, let the wrath of God pursue us, the heavy hand of God be upon us, that is a strong vindication of him. 8. He had this to say, that notwithstanding of all they had done against him, he took Heaven and Earth to witness he would accept of a little small thing at their hands Run ye to, and fro through the streets of Jerusalem,
If ever we take these thieves again by the hand, let the wrath of God pursue us, the heavy hand of God be upon us, that is a strong vindication of him. 8. He had this to say, that notwithstanding of all they had done against him, he took Heaven and Earth to witness he would accept of a little small thing At their hands Run you to, and from through the streets of Jerusalem,
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3. Wherefore doth the great God of Heaven so confess, and as it were to vindicat himself so at the hands of poor unworthy wormes? he is not bound to give an account of his matters,
3. Wherefore does the great God of Heaven so confess, and as it were to Vindicates himself so At the hands of poor unworthy worms? he is not bound to give an account of his matters,
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Against thee, thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight, that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and clear when thou judgest.
Against thee, thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sighed, that thou Mightest be justified when thou Speakest, and clear when thou Judges.
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but I referre to your selves to judge, whether or not I have been merciful, O ye Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Iudah, judge between me and my vinyard.
but I refer to your selves to judge, whither or not I have been merciful, Oh you Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Iudah, judge between me and my vineyard.
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and whether or not I can spare you longer. 3. That he may the more effectually bind his peoples sin upon them, whereby they have destroyed themselves,
and whither or not I can spare you longer. 3. That he may the more effectually bind his peoples since upon them, whereby they have destroyed themselves,
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for we were but a pack of poor Beggars, in respect of other Nations, and that he brought us out of Egypt from Heathenish, Papistical, and prelatical bondage:
for we were but a pack of poor Beggars, in respect of other nations, and that he brought us out of Egypt from Heathenish, Papistical, and prelatical bondage:
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and we consented to this, and put in our Declaration, that even when there should be scarsity of men, we should not do it, not only in offensive wars, (as some do distinguish) but in defensive wars.
and we consented to this, and put in our Declaration, that even when there should be scarcity of men, we should not do it, not only in offensive wars, (as Some do distinguish) but in defensive wars.
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and did not clip them, and better too, than when ye did otherwise, tis but daffing for folk to slip prayer, that they may win soon out to the plough, or harvestrig;
and did not clip them, and better too, than when you did otherwise, this but daffing for folk to slip prayer, that they may win soon out to the plough, or harvestrig;
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Ye know well enough what it is, 'tis even the thing ye know of, what is the reason ye will not mend it? it is some thing that hath cleaved to you this year,
You know well enough what it is, it's even the thing you know of, what is the reason you will not mend it? it is Some thing that hath cleaved to you this year,
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and the other year, and severall years had ye done but this for me (as if the Lord would say) and forgone this little petty thing for me, I should have made your peace run down as a river.
and the other year, and several Years had you done but this for me (as if the Lord would say) and forgone this little Petty thing for me, I should have made your peace run down as a river.
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if ye would give but a little more paines, and for give a little small thing that ye know well enough what it is for, I will not tell you what it is, I think it not worth the naming, ye should have had peace and perfect peace.
if you would give but a little more pains, and for give a little small thing that you know well enough what it is for, I will not tell you what it is, I think it not worth the naming, you should have had peace and perfect peace.
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Let us therefore justify him, and vindicat his justice, and free grace, for it hath done what it could do, with credit and honesty to the Court of Heaven.
Let us Therefore justify him, and Vindicates his Justice, and free grace, for it hath done what it could do, with credit and honesty to the Court of Heaven.
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yet before I speak to the other doctrine, that saith God will deliver you, I shall shew you some wayes wherein God can help his people in their lowest condition,
yet before I speak to the other Doctrine, that Says God will deliver you, I shall show you Some ways wherein God can help his people in their lowest condition,
he takes away the sting of the rod and affliction and bears them up under it. 2. He can help them, by casting their help in the ordinary channel, by ordinary means and instruments,
he Takes away the sting of the rod and affliction and bears them up under it. 2. He can help them, by casting their help in the ordinary channel, by ordinary means and Instruments,
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he can raise up seven Shepherds, and eight principal men. 3. He can do it in an extraordinary manner, he can creat help, he shall creat help for me, saith David, creat deliverance for Israel, is a prayer of faith that it should be,
he can raise up seven Shepherd's, and eight principal men. 3. He can do it in an extraordinary manner, he can create help, he shall create help for me, Says David, create deliverance for Israel, is a prayer of faith that it should be,
What the matter though we want the publick ordinances for a while, if he prove a little Sanctuary to us? and if ye get your lesson taught by the Master himself, who is an Interpreter, one of a thousand, not only amongst the threes, but above them all.
What the matter though we want the public ordinances for a while, if he prove a little Sanctuary to us? and if you get your Lesson taught by the Master himself, who is an Interpreter, one of a thousand, not only among the threes, but above them all.
Shortly to the low condition whereinto the Church may be brought. 2. What grounds of hope hath the Church in her lowest condition to look for help from God. 3. What conditions are required in a Church, which may warrantably look for help from God. 4. How •ar was this promise verified to the Church of the Jewes. 5. Whether or not it be applicable to the Church of Brittain and Ireland.
Shortly to the low condition whereinto the Church may be brought. 2. What grounds of hope hath the Church in her lowest condition to look for help from God. 3. What conditions Are required in a Church, which may warrantably look for help from God. 4. How •ar was this promise verified to the Church of the Jews. 5. Whither or not it be applicable to the Church of Britain and Ireland.
To the first, The low condition into which the Church may be brought. 1. She may be defaced both •s to her Civil and Ecclesiastick Government, the au•hority of both may be loosed,
To the First, The low condition into which the Church may be brought. 1. She may be defaced both •s to her Civil and Ecclesiastic Government, the au•hority of both may be loosed,
Ans. The Covenant is one ground, you must understand, that God hath made a Covenant with this Church, which is everlasting and perpetual, that he will do such and such things for her,
Ans. The Covenant is one ground, you must understand, that God hath made a Covenant with this Church, which is everlasting and perpetual, that he will do such and such things for her,
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I will betroth thee unto me i• righteousness, in loving kindness & in mercy, not only in righteousness, I will not only do thee all that Law bind a husband to do for a wife,
I will betrothed thee unto me i• righteousness, in loving kindness & in mercy, not only in righteousness, I will not only do thee all that Law bind a husband to do for a wife,
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but I will give thee a ca•• by the Common, I will betroth thee in loving kindness and in mercy. 2. A second ground is the head ship and suretyship of Christ under which he is com• by an everlasting Covenant of Redemption betwix• him and his Father, once have I sworn to David (goo• honest David understanding Christ who never wronge• man) his seed shall endure for ever,
but I will give thee a ca•• by the Common, I will betrothed thee in loving kindness and in mercy. 2. A second ground is the head ship and suretyship of christ under which he is com• by an everlasting Covenant of Redemption betwix• him and his Father, once have I sworn to David (goo• honest David understanding christ who never wronge• man) his seed shall endure for ever,
and his Throne shallast as the Sun before me. Ps. 89.36. as for thee also by the blood of thy Covenant I will send out thy prisoners o•• of the pit, wherein there is no water. Zach: 9.11. thy prisoners, that is Christs prisoners out of the pit where there is no water, that is, out of Babylon a comfortless and heartless place, by the blood of thy Covenan• that is, through Christs Covenant confirmed by h•• blood.
and his Throne shallast as the Sun before me. Ps. 89.36. as for thee also by the blood of thy Covenant I will send out thy Prisoners o•• of the pit, wherein there is no water. Zach: 9.11. thy Prisoners, that is Christ Prisoners out of the pit where there is no water, that is, out of Babylon a comfortless and heartless place, by the blood of thy Covenan• that is, through Christ Covenant confirmed by h•• blood.
It was through Christ they were set free. An saith Daniel. Dan. 9.17. Look down upon thy Sanctuar• for the Lords sake, that is, for Christs sake, the gre•• Prince Michael, that is ay for the Church.
It was through christ they were Set free. an Says daniel. Dan. 9.17. Look down upon thy Sanctuar• for the lords sake, that is, for Christ sake, the gre•• Prince Michael, that is ay for the Church.
Lo Michael o•• of the chief Princes came to help me. Dan. 10.13. Th•• good honest Angel never failes me, but is ay at m• back, when I have any thing to do for you I never mi•• him. 3. A third ground is the name and glory of Go• which is mightily engaged for the help of the Church what wilt thou do to thy great name:
Lo Michael o•• of the chief Princes Come to help me. Dan. 10.13. Th•• good honest Angel never fails me, but is ay At m• back, when I have any thing to do for you I never mi•• him. 3. A third ground is the name and glory of Go• which is mightily engaged for the help of the Church what wilt thou do to thy great name:
we must even have a cast of thy ha•• for that, seeing thou hast taken us to be thy people and brought us out of Egypt, thou must not suffer t•• heathen to say,
we must even have a cast of thy ha•• for that, seeing thou hast taken us to be thy people and brought us out of Egypt, thou must not suffer t•• heathen to say,
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as the word, and some of the Sacraments as Circumcision, and until they lost the word, doctrine, worship and Sacraments altogether, God did never altogether reject them. 2. There must be a remnant, all the promises have alwayes a respect to the remnant, the remnant of grace, though it be but small;
as the word, and Some of the Sacraments as Circumcision, and until they lost the word, Doctrine, worship and Sacraments altogether, God did never altogether reject them. 2. There must be a remnant, all the promises have always a respect to the remnant, the remnant of grace, though it be but small;
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hence it is said, if the Lord had not left us a remnant, we had been as Sodome and made like unto Gomorrah. 3. There must be Intercessors, the Church indeed is in a hard case, that wants them, as is clear Ezek. 22.30.31.
hence it is said, if the Lord had not left us a remnant, we had been as Sodom and made like unto Gomorrah. 3. There must be Intercessors, the Church indeed is in a hard case, that Wants them, as is clear Ezekiel 22.30.31.
but I found none, therefore have I powred out my judgment upon them, I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath, their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord.
but I found none, Therefore have I poured out my judgement upon them, I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath, their own Way have I recompensed upon their Heads, Says the Lord.
And he saw that there was no man, and wondred that there was no Intercessor, therefore his arme brought Salvation to him, and his righteousness sustained him;
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no Intercessor, Therefore his arm brought Salvation to him, and his righteousness sustained him;
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if ye can find a man, that seeketh the truth, and executeth judgment, and I will pardon it. 4. It is required, that that incorporation deserves best the title,
if you can find a man, that seeks the truth, and Executeth judgement, and I will pardon it. 4. It is required, that that incorporation deserves best the title,
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5. How far may we make use of this promise, and how far is it applicable to the Church of Brittain and Ireland? In Answer to this, we shall first shew how far these conditions, which are required in a corporation which may warrantably expect help, are to be found in the Church of Brittain and Ireland. 2. We shall shew some additional things, which may further strengthen our faith in this thing.
5. How Far may we make use of this promise, and how Far is it applicable to the Church of Britain and Ireland? In Answer to this, we shall First show how Far these conditions, which Are required in a corporation which may warrantably expect help, Are to be found in the Church of Britain and Ireland. 2. We shall show Some additional things, which may further strengthen our faith in this thing.
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for we declare before Heaven and Earth, that these vvho deserve best the name of the Church of Brittain and Ireland, that they do adhere to the Doctrine, vvorship, Discipline and Government svvorn to in our solemn League and Covenant;
for we declare before Heaven and Earth, that these who deserve best the name of the Church of Britain and Ireland, that they do adhere to the Doctrine, worship, Discipline and Government sworn to in our solemn League and Covenant;
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They shall find that the Church of Scotland wants not pure ordinances, but that ungodly party hath violently rugged them from the true Dispensers and Stewards of them,
They shall find that the Church of Scotland Wants not pure ordinances, but that ungodly party hath violently rugged them from the true Dispensers and Stewards of them,
the remnant shall be as a teil tree, it is a significant word, it signifies the terrise that was on the North of Jerusalem, which kept the storme off the Temple,
the remnant shall be as a teil tree, it is a significant word, it signifies the terrise that was on the North of Jerusalem, which kept the storm off the Temple,
and if so, then God and the Church of Brittain and Ireland cannot shed, for that condition is mightily verified in it. 3. There must be Intercessors, I grant, that gives a dash to our faith:
and if so, then God and the Church of Britain and Ireland cannot shed, for that condition is mightily verified in it. 3. There must be Intercessors, I grant, that gives a dash to our faith:
and the people of God have been filling Gods bottle with them, and we hope it shall be full ere it be long, every one of his should be helping to fill it.
and the people of God have been filling God's Bottle with them, and we hope it shall be full ere it be long, every one of his should be helping to fill it.
and the redemption of his people. 4. The Church which may warrantably expect help, must have the best claime to be called the true Church of any Church in the World.
and the redemption of his people. 4. The Church which may warrantably expect help, must have the best claim to be called the true Church of any Church in the World.
And I presume, that this Condition stands mightily verified in the Church of Brittain and Ireland. I say it, with submission to others who know better the affairs of other Churches abroad than I do.
And I presume, that this Condition Stands mightily verified in the Church of Britain and Ireland. I say it, with submission to Others who know better the affairs of other Churches abroad than I do.
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and have been signally owned of God in that work, and the rumour hath gone abroad through the Reformed Churches, that we are the purest Church, wherein we will find the best title and claime:
and have been signally owned of God in that work, and the rumour hath gone abroad through the Reformed Churches, that we Are the Purest Church, wherein we will find the best title and claim:
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and bear Testimony against all that breaks his Covenant, and are backsliders, and they shall declare his righteousness to the generation to come, that he hath done this. Hold your tongue;
and bear Testimony against all that breaks his Covenant, and Are backsliders, and they shall declare his righteousness to the generation to come, that he hath done this. Hold your tongue;
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and their fall is like to our rising. 2. They are become grievous Oppressors they have little more a do now but draw Gentlemen and others to their unhappy ensnaring courts to fine & confine,
and their fallen is like to our rising. 2. They Are become grievous Oppressors's they have little more a do now but draw Gentlemen and Others to their unhappy ensnaring Courts to fine & confine,
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for his work is perfect. 4. There is a number of Godly, able and faithful Ministers in the Land. The people of God in all generations did look on that as a signe of an harvest. Alas!
for his work is perfect. 4. There is a number of Godly, able and faithful Ministers in the Land. The people of God in all generations did look on that as a Signen of an harvest. Alas!
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Hath he polished so many shafts, to let them ly by, and hath no more ado with them? that we can neither think nor say. 5. I know no place in all the World, where there is a work of God breaking up.
Hath he polished so many shafts, to let them lie by, and hath no more ado with them? that we can neither think nor say. 5. I know no place in all the World, where there is a work of God breaking up.
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Therefore we cannot think that God hath a mind to throw down his Temple here, till we know of a better set up else where. 6. The hopes of the people of God saith some what, they have hopes that cannot fail,
Therefore we cannot think that God hath a mind to throw down his Temple Here, till we know of a better Set up Else where. 6. The hope's of the people of God Says Some what, they have hope's that cannot fail,
if it will but answer their expectation. 7. I apprehend that the name of God is singularly engaged for the Church of Brittain and Ireland. I will tell you,
if it will but answer their expectation. 7. I apprehend that the name of God is singularly engaged for the Church of Britain and Ireland. I will tell you,
how I think the Name of God is singularly engaged, the word is gone through all the Churches, that these three Kingdomes of Scotland, England and Ireland have entred into a Covenant with God to reforme Religion to the utmost pin,
how I think the Name of God is singularly engaged, the word is gone through all the Churches, that these three Kingdoms of Scotland, England and Ireland have entered into a Covenant with God to reform Religion to the utmost pin,
The vvord novv runs again, that that same very party, vvo did engage their lives and fortunes for that vvork are brought into slavery and bondage by a prevailing party, the vilest of men,
The word now runs again, that that same very party, vvo did engage their lives and fortune's for that work Are brought into slavery and bondage by a prevailing party, the Vilest of men,
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and off-scourings of the Land, and that for their adhering to the Covenant, they are novv brought under contempt by that same very thing, whereby they were made honourable;
and Offscourings of the Land, and that for their adhering to the Covenant, they Are now brought under contempt by that same very thing, whereby they were made honourable;
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O Lord, what wilt thou do to thy great name? I have reckoned it a special providence of God, that hath led me to this Text, to fix these two Truths upon you.
O Lord, what wilt thou do to thy great name? I have reckoned it a special providence of God, that hath led me to this Text, to fix these two Truths upon you.
I take them all in hand, be they Ministers or people who clear themselves of the first, that they have taken with their sinnes, that have destroyed them,
I take them all in hand, be they Ministers or people who clear themselves of the First, that they have taken with their Sins, that have destroyed them,
