The glory and beauty of Gods portion: set forth in a sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons at the publique fast, Iune 26. 1644. / By Gaspar Hickes, Pastour of Lanracke in Cornwall, a member of the Assembly of Divines.
THE Glory and Beauty OF GODS PORTION. ISAI. 28.5, 6. In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crowne of glory, and for a diademe of beauty unto the residue of his people:
THE Glory and Beauty OF GOD'S PORTION. ISAIAH. 28.5, 6. In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty unto the residue of his people:
THere is an evill among all things that are done under the Sunne (saith Salomon ) that in respect of outward occurrences, there is one event to all, to the righteous, and to the wicked;
THere is an evil among all things that Are done under the Sun (Says Solomon) that in respect of outward occurrences, there is one event to all, to the righteous, and to the wicked;
That which makes desperate ones runne mad in sinning is their presumption of Gods connivence at their courses, their damned inference of his approbation of their evils from their present impunity and prospering in them;
That which makes desperate ones run mad in sinning is their presumption of God's connivance At their courses, their damned Inference of his approbation of their evils from their present impunity and prospering in them;
And that which drives the sager and better tempered sort of Naturalists out of their wits is their conceit of carelesnesse or confusion in the dispensations of providence,
And that which drives the Sager and better tempered sort of Naturalists out of their wits is their conceit of carelessness or confusion in the dispensations of providence,
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Hence Brutus that wonder of magnanimity and constancie, that stour stickler for the libertie of his countrey, a great admirer and practitioner of vertue,
Hence Brutus that wonder of magnanimity and constancy, that stour stickler for the liberty of his country, a great admirer and practitioner of virtue,
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And that which beares up the beleeving heart from faintings or fluctuations amidst the various and strange vicissitudes of things below, is the consideration and assurance of an over-ruling and unerring concurrence, discerning, directing, disposing all, in a most free, wise,
And that which bears up the believing heart from faintings or fluctuations amid the various and strange vicissitudes of things below, is the consideration and assurance of an overruling and unerring concurrence, discerning, directing, disposing all, in a most free, wise,
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or then when the Lord ariseth to shake the earth terribly, and to worke dreadfull desolations in the middest thereof, he hath alwayes a selected parcell, which is his deare charge, to whose safety and honour he beares tender and unalterable respects in the most doubtfull or dangerous times.
or then when the Lord arises to shake the earth terribly, and to work dreadful desolations in the midst thereof, he hath always a selected parcel, which is his deer charge, to whose safety and honour he bears tender and unalterable respects in the most doubtful or dangerous times.
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In that day ] whether it be the short day of the wickeds prosperitie, or the determined day of vengeance upon them, shall the Lord of hosts be for a crowne of glory,
In that day ] whither it be the short day of the wickeds Prosperity, or the determined day of vengeance upon them, shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory,
and for a diademe of beauty, for truest advancement and ornament, to the residue of his people, to that pretious portion which is his owne according to the election of grace;
and for a diadem of beauty, for Truest advancement and ornament, to the residue of his people, to that precious portion which is his own according to the election of grace;
He shall be for strength to them that turne the battell in the gate: He will infuse courage, and adde wonderfull successe to their attempts that fight his battels,
He shall be for strength to them that turn the battle in the gate: He will infuse courage, and add wonderful success to their attempts that fight his battles,
and what so proper and prevailing to melt a gracious soule as the goodnesse of a Promise? and where but in the Promises shall we look for grounds and matter of our requests? and what one single Promise in Scripture can more directly and fully answer our desires than this? we groane after Reformation, this Promise holds it forth to us in the honourable and amiable notions, of glory and beauty: Our supreme Councell, our Kingdomes Worthies are this day on their knees before the Lord,
and what so proper and prevailing to melt a gracious soul as the Goodness of a Promise? and where but in the Promises shall we look for grounds and matter of our requests? and what one single Promise in Scripture can more directly and Fully answer our Desires than this? we groan After Reformation, this Promise holds it forth to us in the honourable and amiable notions, of glory and beauty: Our supreme Council, our Kingdoms Worthies Are this day on their knees before the Lord,
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and if we were put to the option to find out and beseech an advantage to them, we cannot bethinke a better than is here expressed, that the Lord would be their strength.
and if we were put to the option to find out and beseech an advantage to them, we cannot bethink a better than is Here expressed, that the Lord would be their strength.
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That we all may doe our duties the better, I beseech you looke over the Promise againe, wherein you may finde remarkable: 1. The seasonablenesse of it, intimated in the circumstance of time when it shall be accomplished, In that day. 2. The pretiousnesse, expressed in the substance of good things assured, the Lord himselfe undertakes to be for a crown of glory and for a diademe of beauty, rich,
That we all may do our duties the better, I beseech you look over the Promise again, wherein you may find remarkable: 1. The seasonableness of it, intimated in the circumstance of time when it shall be accomplished, In that day. 2. The Preciousness, expressed in the substance of good things assured, the Lord himself undertakes to be for a crown of glory and for a diadem of beauty, rich,
and sure, and honourable advantages these. 3. The peculiaritie of the Priviledges, appropriated they are to Gods residue or remnant, the persons with whom alone he stipulates. 4. The specification of two choice excellencies wherewith he honours and beautifies his covenant people: 1. The spirit of judgement, for Civill Government. 2. Holy valour and strength for military exploits. In that day, &c.
and sure, and honourable advantages these. 3. The peculiarity of the Privileges, appropriated they Are to God's residue or remnant, the Persons with whom alone he stipulates. 4. The specification of two choice excellencies wherewith he honours and beautifies his Covenant people: 1. The Spirit of judgement, for Civil Government. 2. Holy valour and strength for military exploits. In that day, etc.
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The parts I shall handle in the same order as they lie disposed in the Text, beginning with the seasonable accomplishment of this pretious Promise set downe in the circumstance of time, of which a word only,
The parts I shall handle in the same order as they lie disposed in the Text, beginning with the seasonable accomplishment of this precious Promise Set down in the circumstance of time, of which a word only,
when like a greedy devourer it consumed most of their visible strength and excellencie: In such a day tis much if the Lord affords shelter to his deare ones,
when like a greedy devourer it consumed most of their visible strength and excellency: In such a day this much if the Lord affords shelter to his deer ones,
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'Tis a cleare truth, That in the worst and most dangerous times the Lord doth certainly provide for the glory and the beauty, the advancement and the ornament of his chosen people.
It's a clear truth, That in the worst and most dangerous times the Lord does Certainly provide for the glory and the beauty, the advancement and the ornament of his chosen people.
If you looke for the literall or historicall accomplishment of this truth, you will find it in the blessed reignes of Hezekiah and Iosiah, wherein after the Lord had removed the ten tribes out of his sight,
If you look for the literal or historical accomplishment of this truth, you will find it in the blessed reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah, wherein After the Lord had removed the ten tribes out of his sighed,
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and cut short Judah for their high provocations, yet some glorious respites he affords to his remnant, wherein Religion and Justice recovered their flourish,
and Cut short Judah for their high provocations, yet Some glorious respites he affords to his remnant, wherein Religion and justice recovered their flourish,
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and the ruined honour of that Church and state revived and got strength. But if you consider the Promise in its generall drift, in its extent or amplitude,
and the ruined honour of that Church and state revived and god strength. But if you Consider the Promise in its general drift, in its extent or amplitude,
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then ever any warres had done (as the Historian observes) even then on the sudden doth the Lord chaine up the grand enemie, checke and over-turne his fell agents in their fiercest careere,
then ever any wars had done (as the Historian observes) even then on the sudden does the Lord chain up the grand enemy, check and overturn his fell agents in their Fiercest career,
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when he was waxen impudent in blasphemies, insomuch that Tecelius the foule-mouthed publisher of his indulgences blushed not to affirme that by the Popes power ( interventu pecuniae, mony he must have too) he could pardon him that had defiled the blessed Virgin the mother of Christ;
when he was waxed impudent in Blasphemies, insomuch that Tecelius the Foulmouthed publisher of his Indulgences blushed not to affirm that by the Popes power (interventu pecuniae, money he must have too) he could pardon him that had defiled the blessed Virgae the mother of christ;
But whether doe we wander from our selves? what neede we looke for forreigne or farre fetcht instances? never was this truth more evidently exemplified in any Nation or Church under Heaven then in ours.
But whither do we wander from our selves? what need we look for foreign or Far fetched instances? never was this truth more evidently exemplified in any nation or Church under Heaven then in ours.
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When did the Lord advance us to the dignity of his people, and establish his truth and worship amongst us in a peaceable and beautifull manner? even immediately after that cloud of bloud which fell in our Marian dayes had besmeared our land,
When did the Lord advance us to the dignity of his people, and establish his truth and worship among us in a peaceable and beautiful manner? even immediately After that cloud of blood which fell in our Marian days had besmeared our land,
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Why then run thorough all ages, inquire of the former and latter dayes, and you will find that in the saddest and most sinfull times the Lord provides, most certainly and gloriously for the security and honour of his people.
Why then run through all ages, inquire of the former and latter days, and you will find that in the Saddest and most sinful times the Lord provides, most Certainly and gloriously for the security and honour of his people.
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And indeed what fitter opportunities can be found out, or thought upon, wherein the Lord should magnifie himselfe in doing great things for his servants? For when is his hand so visible and his helpe so glorious as in extremities? It is time for thee Lord to work (saith David ) for they have made voide thy law, Psal. 119.126.
And indeed what fitter opportunities can be found out, or Thought upon, wherein the Lord should magnify himself in doing great things for his Servants? For when is his hand so visible and his help so glorious as in extremities? It is time for thee Lord to work (Says David) for they have made void thy law, Psalm 119.126.
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A remedie applyed rebus confuses & perditis, when things seeme desperate and past cure, how wonderfull and welcome must it needs be? Then doth the glory of a deliverance appeare,
A remedy applied rebus confuses & perditis, when things seem desperate and past cure, how wonderful and welcome must it needs be? Then does the glory of a deliverance appear,
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and escaped pestilentiall contagion in bad times, when she is quitted from those blemishes that threatned to over-spread her by a seasonable and thorough Reformation.
and escaped pestilential contagion in bad times, when she is quit from those blemishes that threatened to overspread her by a seasonable and thorough Reformation.
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I desire to limit my selfe within mine own verge, and I beleeve men are sensible and querulous enough of the evils that touch their skins, Devils tremble at the sense of misery, Christians should search out the cause, and take that to heart.
I desire to limit my self within mine own verge, and I believe men Are sensible and querulous enough of the evils that touch their skins, Devils tremble At the sense of misery, Christians should search out the cause, and take that to heart.
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And if the sins of men corrupt the times and make them dangerous and troublesome, think sadly then upon what a generation we are fallen (oh that I might say) what dismall dayes we have escaped.
And if the Sins of men corrupt the times and make them dangerous and troublesome, think sadly then upon what a generation we Are fallen (o that I might say) what dismal days we have escaped.
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For Religion (which is the main) how hath the power of it been denied and cryed down in a despightfull and furious way of opposition, the purity sophisticated and defaced by base mixtures, rotten formalities? Oh 'twas enough to cause any tender and truly affected soul to feel pangs of spirit, to hold his loynes, to fall into travell,
For Religion (which is the main) how hath the power of it been denied and cried down in a despiteful and furious Way of opposition, the purity sophisticated and defaced by base mixtures, rotten formalities? O 'twas enough to cause any tender and truly affected soul to feel pangs of Spirit, to hold his loins, to fallen into travel,
and bring forth an Ichabod, an issue of consternation, or doubtfull astonishment, to see those uncircumcised Philistines, Popery and prophaneness, irreligion and willworship seizing on the Arke, and driving away the glory of the Lord. For truth how hath it been silenced, perverted, mangled? the day would faile me almost to reckon up the exploded, monstrous, licentious errours that have been raked up out of hell published and patronized among us.
and bring forth an ichabod, an issue of consternation, or doubtful astonishment, to see those uncircumcised philistines, Popery and profaneness, irreligion and Will worship seizing on the Ark, and driving away the glory of the Lord. For truth how hath it been silenced, perverted, mangled? the day would fail me almost to reckon up the exploded, monstrous, licentious errors that have been raked up out of hell published and patronized among us.
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For manners, I thinke the Sunne never looked upon a people nor measured an age more conspurcate or corrupt then ours, 'twere easier and fitter to bewaile with teares,
For manners, I think the Sun never looked upon a people nor measured an age more conspurcate or corrupt then ours, 'twere Easier and fitter to bewail with tears,
how could it be but that so much filth must send up vapours to darken the face of Heaven with indignation against us? Oh the dreadfull cloud that still hangs over us, showring downe an horrible tempest of wrath!
how could it be but that so much filth must send up vapours to darken the face of Heaven with Indignation against us? O the dreadful cloud that still hangs over us, showering down an horrible tempest of wrath!
and shine upon us with favour, what will this be lesse then a Resurrection from death? how will our glory and beauty (as that rare bird) revive from the very ashes of a ruinous decay? But if as yet we are not brought low enough for such an exaltation,
and shine upon us with favour, what will this be less then a Resurrection from death? how will our glory and beauty (as that rare bird) revive from the very Ashes of a ruinous decay? But if as yet we Are not brought low enough for such an exaltation,
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and Christs Spouse hath sate long enough in the dust, when things are brought to such a passe that the Lord may be most magnified in the confusion of insolent adversaries,
and Christ Spouse hath sat long enough in the dust, when things Are brought to such a pass that the Lord may be most magnified in the confusion of insolent Adversaries,
and the advancement of his dejected depressed people, even then will he certainly be for a crown of glory and for a diademe of beauty unto them, which is the second particular, the high and honourable advantages here promised to the Church.
and the advancement of his dejected depressed people, even then will he Certainly be for a crown of glory and for a diadem of beauty unto them, which is the second particular, the high and honourable advantages Here promised to the Church.
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In the verses preceding my Text we find mention of a crown, but 'tis the crowne of pride, of glorious beauty, but 'tis fading like a flower: by which the Prophet expresses the usurped domineering of the wicked, which shall be troden in the dirt,
In the Verses preceding my Text we find mention of a crown, but it's the crown of pride, of glorious beauty, but it's fading like a flower: by which the Prophet Expresses the usurped domineering of the wicked, which shall be trodden in the dirt,
The Lord of hosts himselfe undertakes to be their glory, by interessing them in all sublime and saving Priviledges, He is their beauty by impressing on them the sweet and comely Properties of grace;
The Lord of hosts himself undertakes to be their glory, by interessing them in all sublime and Saving Privileges, He is their beauty by impressing on them the sweet and comely Properties of grace;
What is it else that makes the Church an eternall excellencie, a joy of generations? Isai. 60.15. then doth she sucke the milke of nations, and the brests of Kings, when found and eminent members are added to her;
What is it Else that makes the Church an Eternal excellency, a joy of generations? Isaiah 60.15. then does she suck the milk of Nations, and the breasts of Kings, when found and eminent members Are added to her;
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even the Lord of ho•ts the King of glory, able to bring low and to lift up, who ownes the pillars of the earth, and hath set the world upon them, who in the most glorious exercise of his Soveraignty raises his poore ones out of the dust,
even the Lord of ho•ts the King of glory, able to bring low and to lift up, who owns the pillars of the earth, and hath Set the world upon them, who in the most glorious exercise of his Sovereignty raises his poor ones out of the dust,
and sets them among Princes, I Sam. 2.7, 8. 2. How: he puts some of his owne honour upon them, imparts his owne nature to them, beautifies them with his owne comelinesse, Ezek. 16.14.
and sets them among Princes, I Sam. 2.7, 8. 2. How: he puts Some of his own honour upon them, imparts his own nature to them, beautifies them with his own comeliness, Ezekiel 16.14.
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for what is true grace but particula D•i, something of God, a piece of Heaven? 3. What manner of glory and beauty is thus impressed, viz. that which is spirituall and internall, which though it be invisible and inconspicuous to carnall view, which can see nothing in the Saints,
for what is true grace but Particula D•i, something of God, a piece of Heaven? 3. What manner of glory and beauty is thus impressed, viz. that which is spiritual and internal, which though it be invisible and inconspicuous to carnal view, which can see nothing in the Saints,
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yet this sets majestie and sweetnesse on the inner man, so that under a clouded and calamitous outside that is full of serenity, in a meane and despised condition that is truly heroique and magnanimous, that wants no worth nor lovelinesse,
yet this sets majesty and sweetness on the inner man, so that under a clouded and calamitous outside that is full of serenity, in a mean and despised condition that is truly heroic and magnanimous, that Wants no worth nor loveliness,
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he clothes the Kings daughter in wrought gold, that he may desire her beauty, Psal. 45.11. that he may impart his heart love, his bosome counsels, his blessed imbraces to her as to his Spouse.
he clothes the Kings daughter in wrought gold, that he may desire her beauty, Psalm 45.11. that he may impart his heart love, his bosom Counsels, his blessed embraces to her as to his Spouse.
this is sweeping the floore, weeding the garden, fining the silver from its drosse. And that is glorious and beautifull Reformation 1. Which is hearty;
this is sweeping the floor, weeding the garden, fining the silver from its dross. And that is glorious and beautiful Reformation 1. Which is hearty;
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Turne ye even unto me with all your hearts (saith the Lord, Ioel 2.12.) with fasting weeping, and mourning, an overly paint of emendation, a necessitated laying downe of some grosser evils will be to no purpose.
Turn you even unto me with all your hearts (Says the Lord, Joel 2.12.) with fasting weeping, and mourning, an overly paint of emendation, a necessitated laying down of Some grosser evils will be to no purpose.
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To irritate ill humours and not expell them will increase distempers in the body, whereas a thorough cure frames it to a more firme habitude of health then ever.
To irritate ill humours and not expel them will increase distempers in the body, whereas a thorough cure frames it to a more firm habitude of health then ever.
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but how can a handsome structure be made up of rough stones and unwrought timber? how can a pure Church be 〈 ◊ 〉 of impure members? assure we our selves the totall summe of Reformation wil amount no higher th•• we find it improved upon particular accounts,
but how can a handsome structure be made up of rough stones and unwrought timber? how can a pure Church be 〈 ◊ 〉 of impure members? assure we our selves the total sum of Reformation will amount no higher th•• we find it improved upon particular accounts,
2. The Lord dignifies and beautifies a people as by removing corruptions and blemishes, so also by erecting and establishing among them the choice Priviledges and Ornaments of his truth, his Worship, his Ordinances.
2. The Lord Dignifies and beautifies a people as by removing corruptions and blemishes, so also by erecting and establishing among them the choice Privileges and Ornament of his truth, his Worship, his Ordinances.
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I plead here for Christs spirituall regiment in the heart by the Scepter of his Word, not for the Pope-like and undue Prelation of persons, which is not the honour,
I plead Here for Christ spiritual regiment in the heart by the Sceptre of his Word, not for the Popelike and undue Prelation of Persons, which is not the honour,
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The majesty of Christs gracious presence is not personated by externall pompe, but declared and magnified by spirituall energy. Vaine therefore are their feares,
The majesty of Christ gracious presence is not personated by external pomp, but declared and magnified by spiritual energy. Vain Therefore Are their fears,
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and frivolous their objections, who suggest that a Church looses all her glory when her Ministers are limited in the excessive additionals of earthly honour and aboundance;
and frivolous their objections, who suggest that a Church looses all her glory when her Ministers Are limited in the excessive additionals of earthly honour and abundance;
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and I am ashamed to think that so sordid an argument should be urged by Scholars, whose ingenuity (that I name not conscience) should exceed all others:
and I am ashamed to think that so sordid an argument should be urged by Scholars, whose ingenuity (that I name not conscience) should exceed all Others:
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The mockings, scourgings, spittings, yea the crosse of Christ, are cast off as disgracefull burdens, and new fashioned ornaments forged and worne with much bravery;
The mockings, scourgings, spittings, yea the cross of christ, Are cast off as disgraceful burdens, and new fashioned Ornament forged and worn with much bravery;
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high titles, rich revenues, popular adoration: after these they gape greedily, stretch largely, climbe ambitiously; let soules sinke or swimme they care not, so they may lift up their heads,
high titles, rich revenues, popular adoration: After these they gape greedily, stretch largely, climb ambitiously; let Souls sink or swim they care not, so they may lift up their Heads,
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For those amongst us that will not follow the sonne of lesse except they may be sure of Vineyards and olive-yards, and may be made captaines of thousands, and captaines of hundreds;
For those among us that will not follow the son of less except they may be sure of Vineyards and olive-yards, and may be made Captains of thousands, and Captains of hundreds;
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yea rated off from the holy function, wherein there is no hope they should demeane themselves conscionably, seeing they enter upon it with such impure intentions.
yea rated off from the holy function, wherein there is no hope they should demean themselves Conscionably, seeing they enter upon it with such impure intentions.
whom I cannot commend for dispensing them to right uses, perhaps their unfaithfulnesse therein hath been one provocation to plucke downe the judgements which have since ruined them;
whom I cannot commend for dispensing them to right uses, perhaps their unfaithfulness therein hath been one provocation to pluck down the Judgments which have since ruined them;
and I dare challenge any age within the like compasse of time and ground (reserving alwayes due honour to Christs Worthies that have since abounded) to paralell that in number and eminency of learned men, who did not only vindicate the truth from Antichristianisme, but all humane literature from blind barbarisme, wherein it had long lien buried.
and I Dare challenge any age within the like compass of time and ground (reserving always due honour to Christ Worthies that have since abounded) to parallel that in number and eminency of learned men, who did not only vindicate the truth from Antichristianism, but all humane literature from blind barbarism, wherein it had long lain buried.
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Some in a prophane policy would keep us in a slavish inferiority to themselves, and therefore they like Ieroboams way best, they would choose Priests of the lowest of the people, or make them so;
some in a profane policy would keep us in a slavish inferiority to themselves, and Therefore they like Ieroboams Way best, they would choose Priests of the lowest of the people, or make them so;
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Others againe are for an eleem•sunary salary, that Ministers being ingaged to their benevolence, they may by the same bond be tied to their conceits and errours.
Others again Are for an eleem•sunary salary, that Ministers being engaged to their benevolence, they may by the same bound be tied to their conceits and errors.
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but for your honour, yea the honour of Christ whose work you have in hand) I beseech you let it appeare by some speedy and cleare course that you intend not the diminution or unsettlement of the double honour of Christs servants,
but for your honour, yea the honour of christ whose work you have in hand) I beseech you let it appear by Some speedy and clear course that you intend not the diminution or unsettlement of the double honour of Christ Servants,
but let Christs due be preserved, and then I will not doubt to resume what I had in hand, that his royalty is not advanced by the worldly height and state of his nearest attendants, his throne is not supported by such painted props, his Kingdome is spirituall,
but let Christ due be preserved, and then I will not doubt to resume what I had in hand, that his royalty is not advanced by the worldly height and state of his nearest attendants, his throne is not supported by such painted props, his Kingdom is spiritual,
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when they have free course, due honour and kindly workings in the hearts of men. 2. Truth, Worship, Ordinances are glorious and beautifull when they hold their simplicity and purity:
when they have free course, due honour and kindly workings in the hearts of men. 2. Truth, Worship, Ordinances Are glorious and beautiful when they hold their simplicity and purity:
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or like that unnaturall burden of haire, worne in pretence of ornament, wheras there is nothing to sober judgements that can render men more uncomely or ugly.
or like that unnatural burden of hair, worn in pretence of ornament, whereas there is nothing to Sobrium Judgments that can render men more uncomely or ugly.
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Yet how doe men dote upon mixtures? how have we seene the pure streames of truth mudded with humane placites and traditions? the Commandements of men cryed up and obtruded upon the conscience for doctrines? another Gospel preached and entertained,
Yet how do men dote upon mixtures? how have we seen the pure streams of truth mudded with humane placites and traditions? the commandments of men cried up and obtruded upon the conscience for doctrines? Another Gospel preached and entertained,
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and they that make or admit the least addition to it, shall have added to them all the plagues written in Gods Book, Rev. 22.18, 19. no lesse dangerous are mixtures in point of worship,
and they that make or admit the least addition to it, shall have added to them all the plagues written in God's Book, Rev. 22.18, 19. no less dangerous Are mixtures in point of worship,
Those Adiaphorists or middlemen of Germany appointed by Charles the fifth to compose the Interim, that monstrous miscellany wherewith he thought to please all parties, did together with some shreds of truth, some patches of Reformation mingle almost the whole lumber or garbage of popish rites and superstitions:
Those Adiaphorists or middlemen of Germany appointed by Charles the fifth to compose the Interim, that monstrous miscellany wherewith he Thought to please all parties, did together with Some shreds of truth, Some Patches of Reformation mingle almost the Whole lumber or garbage of popish Rites and superstitions:
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amongst the rest they would retaine extreme Vnction; and it was wittily objected to them that they did it, that they might sleeke their owne skinne, and provide for their owne panch.
among the rest they would retain extreme Unction; and it was wittily objected to them that they did it, that they might sleek their own skin, and provide for their own paunch.
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'Tis as the filthinesse of whoredome, as the stink of a carcasse to the Lord to have humane inventions erected or interposed as parts or props of his worship.
It's as the filthiness of whoredom, as the stink of a carcase to the Lord to have humane Inventions erected or interposed as parts or props of his worship.
Pompey once in an audacious humour would would needs enter into the most holy place, and seeing nothing but a cloud there, in derision he termed the Jewes Nubicolas, cloud-worshippers: before the Romans thought that Apis, or Iupiter Hamon, or some such soule idoll had been inclosed there;
Pompey once in an audacious humour would would needs enter into the most holy place, and seeing nothing but a cloud there, in derision he termed the Jews Nubicolas, cloud-worshippers: before the Roman Thought that Apis, or Iupiter Hamon, or Some such soul idol had been enclosed there;
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how doe men seek after and rest upon the garnished outside, the specious paint of worship, without which they contemne its spirituall simplicitie as a vaporous or crude conceit? whereas the excellencie, the vigour, the soule of it lies in its internall truth, its primitive and native purity.
how do men seek After and rest upon the garnished outside, the specious paint of worship, without which they contemn its spiritual simplicity as a vaporous or crude conceit? whereas the excellency, the vigour, the soul of it lies in its internal truth, its primitive and native purity.
When the vilest men are exalted the wicked ruffle and riot at pleasure, all things are tumultuous and squalid, Psal. 12.8. but when the righteous are up, there's change of cheere, things are in a joyous and faire state, Prov. 29.2. Godly men are the choisest things upon earth, the honour, the beauty, the blessing of the places that hold them:
When the Vilest men Are exalted the wicked ruffle and riot At pleasure, all things Are tumultuous and squalid, Psalm 12.8. but when the righteous Are up, there's change of cheer, things Are in a joyous and fair state, Curae 29.2. Godly men Are the Choicest things upon earth, the honour, the beauty, the blessing of the places that hold them:
and when they are fitly placed in the Horoscope of a Church or State, in Houses of Dominion, oh what an happy aspect, what a flourishing influence doe they afford.
and when they Are fitly placed in the Horoscope of a Church or State, in Houses of Dominion, o what an happy aspect, what a flourishing influence do they afford.
Why then should men of parts and place, perhaps well affected to the publike good, stand, aloofe from Religion for feare of contracting disgrace from it? Perhaps the devill tels them as Perph•cy did Origen, that it will turne their learning into barbarisme, their acutenesse into sottishnesse, that it will spoile all their gifts and sufficiencies.
Why then should men of parts and place, perhaps well affected to the public good, stand, aloof from Religion for Fear of contracting disgrace from it? Perhaps the Devil tells them as Perph•cy did Origen, that it will turn their learning into barbarism, their acuteness into sottishness, that it will spoil all their Gifts and Sufficiencies.
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Or else he frights them as Cajetan did the Electour of Saxony, wishing him to beware that he did not blemish his noble house by giving credit and countenance to Luther.
Or Else he frights them as Cajetan did the Elector of Saxony, wishing him to beware that he did not blemish his noble house by giving credit and countenance to Luther.
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Satan buzzes it into their eares, that if they favour those frantique fellowes, adhere to those strict truths and wayes, they will staine their bloud, emasculate their spirits,
Satan buzzes it into their ears, that if they favour those frantic Fellows, adhere to those strict truths and ways, they will stain their blood, emasculate their spirits,
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Whereas if you sincerely affect and honour Religion, it will honour you, yea it will make you the glory of your God, the dignity and beauty of your country, otherwise the greater you are the more unworthy burdens and blemishes you prove to the earth that bears you.
Whereas if you sincerely affect and honour Religion, it will honour you, yea it will make you the glory of your God, the dignity and beauty of your country, otherwise the greater you Are the more unworthy burdens and blemishes you prove to the earth that bears you.
To bring that which hath been said home to our selves, I will lay before you only two things by way of information: 1. The necessitie: 2. The blessing of a present Reformation:
To bring that which hath been said home to our selves, I will lay before you only two things by Way of information: 1. The necessity: 2. The blessing of a present Reformation:
and so generall they were that they might take up an age of complaining, yea and so apparant that you that have your senses about you cannot but see and feele them,
and so general they were that they might take up an age of complaining, yea and so apparent that you that have your Senses about you cannot but see and feel them,
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and Idoll sheepheards promoted that starved soules, or edified them to damnation; the justice and power of our Lawes nullified, force and will carrying all before them.
and Idol shepherds promoted that starved Souls, or edified them to damnation; the Justice and power of our Laws nullified, force and will carrying all before them.
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I speake it in the griefe of my soule, the parts to which I stand most neerely related are overwhelmed with all the branches and extremities of the misery:
I speak it in the grief of my soul, the parts to which I stand most nearly related Are overwhelmed with all the branches and extremities of the misery:
and I mention it not to informe you of what you know not, but now in the day of your humiliation (seeing the Lord hath made me your remembrancer) to inkindle pitty in you and move you to speedy and thorough helpefullnesse to them.
and I mention it not to inform you of what you know not, but now in the day of your humiliation (seeing the Lord hath made me your remembrancer) to inkindle pity in you and move you to speedy and thorough helpefullnesse to them.
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and put forth our endeavours for remedy? Let's answer them thus, they would take away our God, and what have we more? they would bereave us of our teaching Ministers,
and put forth our endeavours for remedy? Let's answer them thus, they would take away our God, and what have we more? they would bereave us of our teaching Ministers,
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they would spoile us of our Lawes, divine and civill, and twere better the Sun should droppe out of Heaven, that our hearts should be torne out of our bodies, then we loose them.
they would spoil us of our Laws, divine and civil, and it better the Sun should drop out of Heaven, that our hearts should be torn out of our bodies, then we lose them.
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Honourable and beloved, The Iewes when they conceived their Law, and place and Temple, indangered by Pauls preaching, with a joynt and vehement vociferation they cryed out, Men of Israel helpe. Let me with a better spirit and upon better grounds bespeake you in the name of the Lord, Men of Israel, ye that are Israel, Israelites indeed, helpe, helpe every one of you, you by your advise and authority;
Honourable and Beloved, The Iewes when they conceived their Law, and place and Temple, endangered by Paul's preaching, with a joint and vehement vociferation they cried out, Men of Israel help. Let me with a better Spirit and upon better grounds bespeak you in the name of the Lord, Men of Israel, you that Are Israel, Israelites indeed, help, help every one of you, you by your Advice and Authority;
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We have heard loud bragges of a glorious state, a flourishing Church in our Land, and that from the mouthes of them who did what they could to ruine both.
We have herd loud brags of a glorious state, a flourishing Church in our Land, and that from the mouths of them who did what they could to ruin both.
Indeed we have had multitudes of eminent Saints brought forth, nourished, perfected amongst us, but no thankes to them, who would not willingly have afforded them a being on the face of the earth, these blessed Palmes sprang and spread in despight of their pressures.
Indeed we have had Multitudes of eminent Saints brought forth, nourished, perfected among us, but no thanks to them, who would not willingly have afforded them a being on the face of the earth, these blessed Palms sprang and spread in despite of their pressures.
But how is this mercy entertained? doe men looke upon the wellcome, and admire Reformation as the rising sun, dispelling our hellish darknesse? rather they startle and storme at it as a formidable thing, one solicitous for his ill gotten goods, another for ill administred office, a third for his undue promotion, some for their selfe opinions, which they will hold to the hazzard of all;
But how is this mercy entertained? do men look upon the welcome, and admire Reformation as the rising sun, dispelling our hellish darkness? rather they startle and storm At it as a formidable thing, one solicitous for his ill got goods, Another for ill administered office, a third for his undue promotion, Some for their self opinions, which they will hold to the hazard of all;
Doe men thirst after the pure fountaine of truth, the cleere and spirituall wayes of worship? or rather content themselves with the broken cisternes of humane inventions,
Doe men thirst After the pure fountain of truth, the clear and spiritual ways of worship? or rather content themselves with the broken cisterns of humane Inventions,
and delight to wallow in the puddles of profanenesse and formality? Is it the joy of mens hearts that the righteous are in authority? Whence then that grating of spirit, that gnashing of teeth at their advancement and good successe in Gods worke? Men of honour are so tender of their reputation, that they will not beare a word of disgrace without a quarrell, a revenge;
and delight to wallow in the puddles of profaneness and formality? Is it the joy of men's hearts that the righteous Are in Authority? Whence then that grating of Spirit, that gnashing of teeth At their advancement and good success in God's work? Men of honour Are so tender of their reputation, that they will not bear a word of disgrace without a quarrel, a revenge;
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and how wary of their beauty are the fondlings of our age? or if they want that which is genuine and proper, they adde paints and spots and attires, too often such as are monstrous and meretricious:
and how wary of their beauty Are the foundlings of our age? or if they want that which is genuine and proper, they add paints and spots and attires, too often such as Are monstrous and meretricious:
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yet how wilfully doe men degrade themselves of the glory to which God would exalt them? how madly doe they teare off the ornaments which he would put upon them? Well though base spirited, narrow hearted creatures are unsuteable and uncapeable of honour,
yet how wilfully doe men degrade themselves of the glory to which God would exalt them? how madly do they tear off the Ornament which he would put upon them? Well though base spirited, narrow hearted creatures Are unsuitable and uncapable of honour,
And if we were but provident, wise for our selves, we should not account them dearely gained at any rate, no thought it were an age of fasting and prayer,
And if we were but provident, wise for our selves, we should not account them dearly gained At any rate, no Thought it were an age of fasting and prayer,
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2. Are you offended at the seeming slownesse and difficulty of the progresse? 'tis because you mistake the nature of the worke. One way whereby the Lord commends the worth of his best blessing to us, is sometimes our hard comming by them;
2. are you offended At the seeming slowness and difficulty of the progress? it's Because you mistake the nature of the work. One Way whereby the Lord commends the worth of his best blessing to us, is sometime our hard coming by them;
such an easie, lazie, goodcheape way of reformation doe most men affect: they would have all the fatnesse and sweetnesse of Heaven droppe into their mouthes sleeping;
such an easy, lazy, goodcheape Way of Reformation do most men affect: they would have all the fatness and sweetness of Heaven drop into their mouths sleeping;
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and at that time extremely pensive he was for feare of some sad issues of the great meeting at Auspurge: Whereupon Luther wishes his friend to exhort and charge him in his name.
and At that time extremely pensive he was for Fear of Some sad issues of the great meeting At Auspurge: Whereupon Luther wishes his friend to exhort and charge him in his name.
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Ne fiat Deus, that he make not himselfe a god, he might seeme to be farre enough from aspiring to be a god, who was cast downe below the common pitch of a man.
Ne fiat Deus, that he make not himself a god, he might seem to be Far enough from aspiring to be a god, who was cast down below the Common pitch of a man.
But here was his fault, his projects must be like the counsells of God, unerringly and unchangeably stand and be effected both in respect of time and manner,
But Here was his fault, his projects must be like the Counsels of God, unerringly and unchangeably stand and be effected both in respect of time and manner,
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But 'tis no disparagement nor diminution to the worth or comfort of faithfull and blessed instruments that the Lord over works them, brings to passe something,
But it's no disparagement nor diminution to the worth or Comfort of faithful and blessed Instruments that the Lord over works them, brings to pass something,
when councels have beene crossed, endeavours tired, yea hope it selfe worne out and ready to give up the ghost? can we but acknowledge it to be the Lords doing, to bring downe insolent adversaries to truth and peace and holinesse,
when Counsels have been crossed, endeavours tired, yea hope it self worn out and ready to give up the ghost? can we but acknowledge it to be the lords doing, to bring down insolent Adversaries to truth and peace and holiness,
when they have been trapped and confounded by snares of their own setting, mischiefes of their own hatching, who were impregnable by all humane attempts? like to the Nemean Lion, which when Hercules had slaine, he knew not how to get off his skinne, that was so hard that nothing could pierce it,
when they have been trapped and confounded by snares of their own setting, mischiefs of their own hatching, who were impregnable by all humane attempts? like to the Nemean lion, which when Hercules had slain, he knew not how to get off his skin, that was so hard that nothing could pierce it,
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So hath the Lord turned the pride and madnesse of wicked men upon their own heads to their ruine, that otherwise were too tough or strong to be dealt with.
So hath the Lord turned the pride and madness of wicked men upon their own Heads to their ruin, that otherwise were too tough or strong to be dealt with.
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In great works God will be eminently seene and acknowledged, yea, and he carries them thorough insuperable difficulties and impossibilities to us, that we may set him up and trust in him only.
In great works God will be eminently seen and acknowledged, yea, and he carries them through insuperable difficulties and impossibilities to us, that we may Set him up and trust in him only.
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and not consider rather and stand amazed at the opposition that is made against them? I think the devill never played the devill more outragiously and apparently then now:
and not Consider rather and stand amazed At the opposition that is made against them? I think the Devil never played the Devil more outrageously and apparently then now:
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And we shall alwayes find degenerated creatures wofully averse to Gods rectifying and reforming work. Iehoshaphat stretched his sinewes, and put forth all his endeavours about the businesse of reformation,
And we shall always find degenerated creatures woefully averse to God's rectifying and reforming work. Jehoshaphat stretched his sinews, and put forth all his endeavours about the business of Reformation,
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but he could not bring to passe all he intended, because the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers, 2 Chron. 20.33. Such crooked pieces, such untameable monsters doe our reformers find the multitude of men amongst us.
but he could not bring to pass all he intended, Because the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their Father's, 2 Chronicles 20.33. Such crooked Pieces, such untameable monsters do our reformers find the multitude of men among us.
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Hezekiah made a faire progresse in that blessed way, and when he had brought things almost to the upshot, the Priests were too few, they that should have been most forward were unsanctified and unhearty in their duties.
Hezekiah made a fair progress in that blessed Way, and when he had brought things almost to the upshot, the Priests were too few, they that should have been most forward were unsanctified and unhearty in their duties.
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Oh the miserable scarcity, the cursed untowardlinesse we are like to find in our Sanctuarie men for the worke of God! 2 Chron. 29.34. Iosiah began betimes, and went farre in the best paths of his fathers, yet all could not prevent the overthrowing vengeance to which the guilt and bloud of Manasses provocations had made the whole obnoxious, 2 King. 23.26. now if we lay all these and more obstacles and blocks in the way, 'tis no wonder if the motions of our reformers be slow;
O the miserable scarcity, the cursed untowardliness we Are like to find in our Sanctuary men for the work of God! 2 Chronicles 29.34. Josiah began betimes, and went Far in the best paths of his Father's, yet all could not prevent the overthrowing vengeance to which the guilt and blood of Manasses provocations had made the Whole obnoxious, 2 King. 23.26. now if we lay all these and more obstacles and blocks in the Way, it's no wonder if the motions of our reformers be slow;
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I speake not this as if I were ignorant or inobservant of the cursed art of some, whose drift it is to weare out and bring to nothing the blessed work begun by delayes, which they dare not oppose by open force,
I speak not this as if I were ignorant or inobservant of the cursed art of Some, whose drift it is to wear out and bring to nothing the blessed work begun by delays, which they Dare not oppose by open force,
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but only to still and check their impatiencie, who by their precipitous hastinesse and fleshly discontent, manifest little skill in discerning Gods method and manner of working,
but only to still and check their impatiency, who by their precipitous hastiness and fleshly discontent, manifest little skill in discerning God's method and manner of working,
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and lesse faith in waiting upon his wise and gracious dispensations under clouds of difficulties and seeming protractions, He that beleeveth maketh not haste. Isai. 28.16. Obj. 'Tis farther objected that we seeme to be farre enough from recoveing glory and beauty, seeing the dishonourable blemishes of errours break out so much upon us.
and less faith in waiting upon his wise and gracious dispensations under Clouds of difficulties and seeming protractions, He that Believeth makes not haste. Isaiah 28.16. Object It's farther objected that we seem to be Far enough from recoveing glory and beauty, seeing the dishonourable blemishes of errors break out so much upon us.
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And we shall find more then once that upon the most eminent changes in the Church for the better, Satans malice and mens corruptions have cast in such mischiefes.
And we shall find more then once that upon the most eminent changes in the Church for the better, Satan malice and men's corruptions have cast in such mischiefs.
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2. This fals not out without some advantage to the truth, There must be heresies (saith the Apostle) that they that are approved may be made manifest, 1 Cor. 11.19. Many Champions for Christ shew their valour by incountring and quelling such monsters;
2. This falls not out without Some advantage to the truth, There must be heresies (Says the Apostle) that they that Are approved may be made manifest, 1 Cor. 11.19. Many Champions for christ show their valour by encountering and quelling such monsters;
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3. Do any impute the cause and charge the blame of this evill upon Reformation? why doe they not as well quarrell the Sunne for discovering bogs and precipices in their way;
3. Do any impute the cause and charge the blame of this evil upon Reformation? why do they not as well quarrel the Sun for discovering bogs and precipices in their Way;
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and the sin of Samaria, Hos. 7.1. Many latent maladies that have both root and stuffe in the body shew not their apparent symptomes till remedies be applyed.
and the since of Samaria, Hos. 7.1. Many latent maladies that have both root and stuff in the body show not their apparent symptoms till remedies be applied.
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and how grievous and odious they are to our reformers, Pulpits and Presses have in part declared and will doe more by a just & full Confutation of them:
and how grievous and odious they Are to our reformers, Pulpits and Presses have in part declared and will do more by a just & full Confutation of them:
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If there be any yet unsatisfied, either the timerous that startle at difficulties, or the contentious that cavill at some partiall and yet remaining blemishes;
If there be any yet unsatisfied, either the timorous that startle At difficulties, or the contentious that cavil At Some partial and yet remaining blemishes;
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Well whosoever you are that thorough feare, impatiencie, or unreasonable dislike of these invaluable blessings now tendered to us, judge your selves unworthy of them, and thrust them from you;
Well whosoever you Are that thorough Fear, impatiency, or unreasonable dislike of these invaluable blessings now tendered to us, judge your selves unworthy of them, and thrust them from you;
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The third particular, the persons to whom these advantages are appropriated. All glorious priviledges, all beautifull ornaments belong to Gods selected portion, and to that only.
The third particular, the Persons to whom these advantages Are appropriated. All glorious privileges, all beautiful Ornament belong to God's selected portion, and to that only.
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Even to that chosen generation, that holy nation, that peculiar people, which the Lord singles out for himselfe in his free and eternall purpose, makes up for his jewels by actuall and effectuall calling;
Even to that chosen generation, that holy Nation, that peculiar people, which the Lord singles out for himself in his free and Eternal purpose, makes up for his Jewels by actual and effectual calling;
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hypocrites and formalists may partake of generall and externall priviledges, the men of the world have large shares of common mercies, even their bellies full of Gods hid treasures;
Hypocrites and formalists may partake of general and external privileges, the men of the world have large shares of Common Mercies, even their bellies full of God's hid treasures;
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but all saving favours, yea all favours in a saving manner are conferred only on the remnant. A man may be hospitable and beneficent to his eighbours, gentle to his servants, mercifull to his enemies;
but all Saving favours, yea all favours in a Saving manner Are conferred only on the remnant. A man may be hospitable and beneficent to his eighbours, gentle to his Servants, merciful to his enemies;
but his affection and usage of another straine which he beares and expresses to his towardly children, his faithfull spouse, 'tis not for a stranger to intermeddle here.
but his affection and usage of Another strain which he bears and Expresses to his towardly children, his faithful spouse, it's not for a stranger to intermeddle Here.
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Let gracelesse men prattle of I know not what figment of universall grace; let the bond-slaves of Satan pride themselves in the imaginary faculty of their freewill.
Let graceless men prattle of I know not what figment of universal grace; let the bondslaves of Satan pride themselves in the imaginary faculty of their freewill.
Our God is infinitely bountifull, but not so lavish as some would make him, to cast away his high honours, his deare delights promiscuously, these are the propriety of the elect, the portion of sons and daughters;
Our God is infinitely bountiful, but not so lavish as Some would make him, to cast away his high honours, his deer delights promiscuously, these Are the propriety of the elect, the portion of Sons and daughters;
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They are holinesse to the Lord, the first fruits of his increase, prime parcels intirely dedicated and vowed to his service, consecrated vessels of the best mettall and making, new framed by Gods blessed workmanship in the most delicate artifice of grace, created in Christ Iosus, cast into his mould,
They Are holiness to the Lord, the First fruits of his increase, prime parcels entirely dedicated and vowed to his service, consecrated vessels of the best mettle and making, new framed by God's blessed workmanship in the most delicate artifice of grace, created in christ Iosus, cast into his mould,
Pearles are accounted more pretious and fitter for ornament, when they are of equall bignesse or sorted into Vnions: Gold and Diamonds (said the Naturalist) are nothing in price or luster to the consent of good minds.
Pearls Are accounted more precious and fitter for ornament, when they Are of equal bigness or sorted into Unions: Gold and Diamonds (said the Naturalist) Are nothing in price or luster to the consent of good minds.
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and as Christs cause and their owne greatest good requires, they strengthen their union by all warrantable and worthy wayes of mutuall ingagement and helpfulnesse.
and as Christ cause and their own greatest good requires, they strengthen their Union by all warrantable and worthy ways of mutual engagement and helpfulness.
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Vse 1. This may shew us then that when the Lord doth great works and conferreth great blessings he distinguisheth and selecteth both instruments and objects.
Use 1. This may show us then that when the Lord does great works and conferreth great blessings he Distinguisheth and selecteth both Instruments and objects.
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Multitudes would presse in for a share of her priviledges, when she is rising, that must be shaken off as burdens and blemishes before she can recover her honour.
Multitudes would press in for a share of her privileges, when she is rising, that must be shaken off as burdens and blemishes before she can recover her honour.
When favourable edicts were published for the Jewes, their adversaries claime acquaintance with them and offer them assistance, they would needs have a finger in the temple-work: but their help is refused,
When favourable edicts were published for the Jews, their Adversaries claim acquaintance with them and offer them assistance, they would needs have a finger in the Temple work: but their help is refused,
and their officiousnesse suspected as more dangerous then their professed opposition, Ezra 4.1, 2, 3. If there be a Iudas among the twelve he must be uncased before Christ have finished his work ▪ and what have devils to doe to fit in the assembly of the Gods? devils in treachery, in malice, in impuritie:
and their officiousness suspected as more dangerous then their professed opposition, Ezra 4.1, 2, 3. If there be a Iudas among the twelve he must be uncased before christ have finished his work ▪ and what have Devils to do to fit in the assembly of the God's? Devils in treachery, in malice, in impurity:
The mixed multitude, the mungrell crew that came up with the Israelites out of Egypt, were touched with a stupid admiration of the wonders which God wrought for his people,
The mixed multitude, the mongrel crew that Come up with the Israelites out of Egypt, were touched with a stupid admiration of the wonders which God wrought for his people,
and the Lord swept them away in his displeasure, so that none of them reached Canaan, Numb. 11.4. One great cause of the streights and miseries that have befallen us in our passage from Egypt to Canaan hath been the discovery and distinction of those loose rotten adherents to Gods cause and people.
and the Lord swept them away in his displeasure, so that none of them reached Canaan, Numb. 11.4. One great cause of the straights and misery's that have befallen us in our passage from Egypt to Canaan hath been the discovery and distinction of those lose rotten adherents to God's cause and people.
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If yet a sword pierce deeper into Christs soule, if heavier things befall his members, it is that the thoughts of many more hearts may be revealed, that a clearer and more thorough difference may be put betweene the pretious and the vile.
If yet a sword pierce Deeper into Christ soul, if Heavier things befall his members, it is that the thoughts of many more hearts may be revealed, that a clearer and more thorough difference may be put between the precious and the vile.
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2. Hath the Lord a speciall pretious portion (such as we have heard decyphered) upon which he heapes such honour, fastens such favour, impresses such beauty? Fearfull it is then, that it should be the butt of mens opposition, the sect-every where spoken against, in common account the vile refuse rather then the glorious residue. The Marshall Biron of France was a man impudently and insatiably ambitious,
2. Hath the Lord a special precious portion (such as we have herd deciphered) upon which he heaps such honour, fastens such favour, impresses such beauty? Fearful it is then, that it should be the butt of men's opposition, the sect-every where spoken against, in Common account the vile refuse rather then the glorious residue. The Marshal Biron of France was a man impudently and insatiably ambitious,
yet above all his titles of honour he affected to be stiled the scourge of the Huguenots. And how have men of power and policy thought no foundation sure enough for their security, their glory, their contentment,
yet above all his titles of honour he affected to be styled the scourge of the Huguenots. And how have men of power and policy Thought no Foundation sure enough for their security, their glory, their contentment,
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but that which is laid on the ruines of the estates or consciences of Gods pretious ones? Oh the deepe and cursed machinations or contrivances that have been plotted and urged to cast them downe from their excellency, to root them out from having a name under Heaven, to embitter their beings to them, to make them crouch under unreasonable and impious burdens.
but that which is laid on the ruins of the estates or Consciences of God's precious ones? O the deep and cursed machinations or contrivances that have been plotted and urged to cast them down from their excellency, to root them out from having a name under Heaven, to embitter their beings to them, to make them crouch under unreasonable and impious burdens.
When the Arrian Bishops swayed in the Church under Valens an Emperour of their heresie; Liberty was given to Iewes, heathens, hereticall Christians of all sorts to exercise their Idolatry, false worship, mad festivals, what not? only the Orthodox were expelled their Churches:
When the Arrian Bishops swayed in the Church under Valens an Emperor of their heresy; Liberty was given to Iewes, Heathens, heretical Christians of all sorts to exercise their Idolatry, false worship, mad festivals, what not? only the Orthodox were expelled their Churches:
and in one place being assembled for holy performances at the foot of a mountaine, under the injury of all weathers, they were thence driven by force of souldiers, Theod. lib. 4. ca. 24. Is it not lamentable that in the repute of many amongst us, Papists, Atheists, Monopolists, sensualists, drunkards, any the basest society or sort of men should be held more tolerable then the holy brotherhood, the members of Christ, the Saints of the most High, who alone are deare to God,
and in one place being assembled for holy performances At the foot of a mountain, under the injury of all weathers, they were thence driven by force of Soldiers, Theod. lib. 4. circa 24. Is it not lamentable that in the repute of many among us, Papists, Atheists, Monopolists, sensualists, drunkards, any the Basest society or sort of men should be held more tolerable then the holy brotherhood, the members of christ, the Saints of the most High, who alone Are deer to God,
and linked together in the only gracious and blessed Communion? How many for conscience and quietnesse sake in the raigne of our Prelates did leave their deare countrey, their rightfull possessions? yet there are not wanting some that maligne a wildernesse to them.
and linked together in the only gracious and blessed Communion? How many for conscience and quietness sake in the Reign of our Prelates did leave their deer country, their rightful possessions? yet there Are not wanting Some that malign a Wilderness to them.
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and why are you greedy of your own ruine? Should not the Lord of hosts leave his remnant among you, ye would soone be turned into a Sodome, Isai. 1.9. Their presence and prayers are the pillars of a Kingdomes safety, the procurers of its happinesse.
and why Are you greedy of your own ruin? Should not the Lord of hosts leave his remnant among you, you would soon be turned into a Sodom, Isaiah 1.9. Their presence and Prayers Are the pillars of a Kingdoms safety, the Procurers of its happiness.
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And if malice hath not utterly blinded men, let them rub their eyes and see two choice excellencies amongst many here annexed to them and those most profitable for humane societie;
And if malice hath not utterly blinded men, let them rub their eyes and see two choice excellencies among many Here annexed to them and those most profitable for humane society;
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'Tis a good argument of Gods favour to Israel which Huram deduces from the choice and qualification of Solomon: because the Lord loved his people, he hath placed such a King over them, 2 Chron. 2.11.
It's a good argument of God's favour to Israel which Huram deduces from the choice and qualification of Solomon: Because the Lord loved his people, he hath placed such a King over them, 2 Chronicles 2.11.
And when the Lord undertakes the glorious and happy reparation of that state after an wofull decay, he promiseth to restore their Iudges as at the first,
And when the Lord undertakes the glorious and happy reparation of that state After an woeful decay, he promises to restore their Judges as At the First,
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and their Counsellours as at the beginning, to reduce them to primitive purity and integrity, Isai. 1.26. This blessing will shine the more by setting against it the misery and mischiefe of its opposite injustice.
and their Counsellors as At the beginning, to reduce them to primitive purity and integrity, Isaiah 1.26. This blessing will shine the more by setting against it the misery and mischief of its opposite injustice.
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As a roaring lion and a ranging beare, such an one is a wicked ruler over a poore people, Prov. 28.15. In the dayes of Phocas that bloudy usurper, (he was the first sworn slave to Antichrist that wore a crown) a holy Monk was so bold as to expostulate or enter dispute with God:
As a roaring Lion and a ranging bear, such an one is a wicked ruler over a poor people, Curae 28.15. In the days of Phocas that bloody usurper, (he was the First sworn slave to Antichrist that wore a crown) a holy Monk was so bold as to expostulate or enter dispute with God:
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he was in great danger of death, and he wishes that the Pope and his crew might be the only instruments of it, he would not have Caesar involved in the cause, he would not have his royall hands stained with his bloud:
he was in great danger of death, and he wishes that the Pope and his crew might be the only Instruments of it, he would not have Caesar involved in the cause, he would not have his royal hands stained with his blood:
for (saith he) I know how it fared with Sigismund after the burning of Huss, nothing prospered with him, besides his domestique infamies and calamities, the weale-publique suffered exceedingly with him and under him.
for (Says he) I know how it fared with Sigismund After the burning of Huss, nothing prospered with him, beside his domestic infamies and calamities, the Well-public suffered exceedingly with him and under him.
The most exemplary judgements are upon the most eminent persons, yea; and they fall not alone, the poore sheep smart for their dotages and delinquencies:
The most exemplary Judgments Are upon the most eminent Persons, yea; and they fallen not alone, the poor sheep smart for their dotages and delinquencies:
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whereas the Magistrates vertues are the peoples blessings, Eccles. 10.17. and their vertues are comprized under this expression, The spirit of judgement.
whereas the Magistrates Virtues Are the peoples blessings, Eccles. 10.17. and their Virtues Are comprised under this expression, The Spirit of judgement.
He that ruleth ever men, must be just, ruling in the feare of God, 2. Sam. 23.3. 'Tis true there are functionall abilities inlarged to men, which are profitable to others though not saving to themselves.
He that Ruleth ever men, must be just, ruling in the Fear of God, 2. Sam. 23.3. It's true there Are functionall abilities enlarged to men, which Are profitable to Others though not Saving to themselves.
You may be deep Statists, learned Lawyers, exact in the disquisition of truth, the deciding causes, &c. yet all this doth not amount to the blessed property in my Text. Industry, experience, ingenuity, morall honesty, noblenesse of mind may make men dexterous in the art of judging, the Lord infuses the spirit, and that seasons all with supernaturall excellency.
You may be deep Statists, learned Lawyers, exact in the disquisition of truth, the deciding Causes, etc. yet all this does not amount to the blessed property in my Text. Industry, experience, ingenuity, moral honesty, nobleness of mind may make men dexterous in the art of judging, the Lord infuses the Spirit, and that seasons all with supernatural excellency.
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Strange then it is that men of learning, that would be called Divines, should so much cry up the Law of the will. Athanasius held it absurd and ridiculous in the Arrians at the Councell of Ariwinum to prefixe this title to their forme of Faith.
Strange then it is that men of learning, that would be called Divines, should so much cry up the Law of the will. Athanasius held it absurd and ridiculous in the Arians At the Council of Ariwinum to prefix this title to their Form of Faith.
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Praesente Constantio •••crno, magno &c. to give the stile of eternall to the Emperour, and yet to deny the eternity of the Son of God. And very acute is that of Melancton disputing about the Eucharist•: You Italians will needs have God to be in the bread,
Present Constantio •••crno, magno etc. to give the style of Eternal to the Emperor, and yet to deny the eternity of the Son of God. And very acute is that of Melanchthon disputing about the Eucharist•: You Italians will needs have God to be in the bred,
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yea and live as if there were no God in Heaven? Let mortals tremble to imitate the thunder of the Almightie by the stormes of their exorbitant lusts and passions;
yea and live as if there were no God in Heaven? Let mortals tremble to imitate the thunder of the Almighty by the storms of their exorbitant Lustiest and passion;
we have expected, desired, magnified, blessed, fasted and prayed for a Parliament; and we know how much time, substance, parts, spirits, bloud our Worthies have expended for the publike good:
we have expected, desired, magnified, blessed, fasted and prayed for a Parliament; and we know how much time, substance, parts, spirits, blood our Worthies have expended for the public good:
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or so shaking, that they can doe nothing evenly or steddily? that it should be like a gunne in the keeping of an Indian, a rare and forcible Engine in its selfe,
or so shaking, that they can do nothing evenly or steadily? that it should be like a gun in the keeping of an Indian, a rare and forcible Engine in its self,
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but made uselesse for want of good managing? Oh that ever there should be any advanced to place and armed with authority, who thorough the vile timorousnesse of his own spirit,
but made useless for want of good managing? O that ever there should be any advanced to place and armed with Authority, who through the vile timorousness of his own Spirit,
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or the treacherous compliancy of his owne evill heart with sin or the times, should not dare to act that good for which he is sure to have assistance and acceptation with the most High, without the conscionable performance whereof he can never stand acquitted before the supreme Tribunall!
or the treacherous compliancy of his own evil heart with since or the times, should not Dare to act that good for which he is sure to have assistance and acceptation with the most High, without the conscionable performance whereof he can never stand acquitted before the supreme Tribunal!
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Upon whomsoever the spirit of judgement which is the Spirit of the Lord hath fallen, let them goe in this their might, let them put forth their strength,
Upon whomsoever the Spirit of judgement which is the Spirit of the Lord hath fallen, let them go in this their might, let them put forth their strength,
Who so small or inconsiderable, who so high or uncontroleable as to be without it influence or reach? by it rulers must governe, by it the governed must be ruled.
Who so small or inconsiderable, who so high or uncontroleable as to be without it influence or reach? by it Rulers must govern, by it the governed must be ruled.
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Twas the Popes old trick to exempt his Clergy from the Civill, which detractingly he cals the Secular power: but the Popes patronage now I hope will nothing help our bad Ministers.
It the Popes old trick to exempt his Clergy from the Civil, which detractingly he calls the Secular power: but the Popes patronage now I hope will nothing help our bad Ministers.
Let the guilty hang the head, they that are faithfull and conscionable need not feare nor decline the decisions of a Parliament; the censures of righteous Magistrates.
Let the guilty hang the head, they that Are faithful and conscionable need not Fear nor decline the decisions of a Parliament; the censures of righteous Magistrates.
they are the proud, the persecuting, the prophane, the popish, the temporizing, the insufficient, the lazy, the drunken, the scandalous Prelates and Ministers that disgrace the holy function,
they Are the proud, the persecuting, the profane, the popish, the temporizing, the insufficient, the lazy, the drunken, the scandalous Prelates and Ministers that disgrace the holy function,
Moreover, why should the spirit of judgement shrinke or be abashed at the stout looks of any overgrowne great one, any blustring Belialist? let such feele the force, the omnipotency of justice.
Moreover, why should the Spirit of judgement shrink or be abashed At the stout looks of any overgrown great one, any blustering Belialist? let such feel the force, the omnipotency of Justice.
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and thinke they are delivered to doe these abominations, because they are great in the world? Methinks noble spirits should hold it more base to deserve then to suffer sharpe and shamefull penalties of just lawes which they breake.
and think they Are Delivered to do these abominations, Because they Are great in the world? Methinks noble spirits should hold it more base to deserve then to suffer sharp and shameful penalties of just laws which they break.
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hence all gifts become serviceable and contributary each to other: and 'tis a most blessed and beneficiall intercourse or trade that passes betweene sanctified abilities.
hence all Gifts become serviceable and contributary each to other: and it's a most blessed and beneficial intercourse or trade that passes between sanctified abilities.
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David had his Seers, so had Salomon, Asa his Azariah, Iehoshaphat his Iehu, besides a number of teaching Priests and Levites, whose Catalogue we find registred, 2 Chron. 17.7, 8. Hezekiah had his Isaiah, Iosiah his Huldah, Zorobabel his Ioshua, the Elders of the Jewes brought out of captivitie to reedifie the City and Temple, built and prospered thorough the prophecying of Haggai and Zachariah the sonne of Iddo.
David had his Seers, so had Solomon, Asa his Azariah, Jehoshaphat his Iehu, beside a number of teaching Priests and Levites, whose Catalogue we find registered, 2 Chronicles 17.7, 8. Hezekiah had his Isaiah, Josiah his Huldah, Zerubbabel his Ioshua, the Elders of the Jews brought out of captivity to re-edify the city and Temple, built and prospered through the prophesying of Chaggai and Zachariah the son of Iddo.
and bloudy Ioab, and other such like were called, Courtiers (perhaps) and Souldiers, and Politicians enough, but faithfull Zadok and Nathan the Prophet, and Salomon the Kings son,
and bloody Ioab, and other such like were called, Courtiers (perhaps) and Soldiers, and Politicians enough, but faithful Zadok and Nathan the Prophet, and Solomon the Kings son,
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and whatsoever tends to the setting of good men or good gifts at oddes, though it be never so covertly or speciously carried, suspect it as proceeding from the envious one, the evill spirit of confusion.
and whatsoever tends to the setting of good men or good Gifts At odds, though it be never so covertly or speciously carried, suspect it as proceeding from the envious one, the evil Spirit of confusion.
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'Tis the spirit of judgement (which hath been described) that fits every man for the weighty affaires of Civill Administration, that is intrusted and imployed in the same.
It's the Spirit of judgement (which hath been described) that fits every man for the weighty affairs of Civil Administration, that is Entrusted and employed in the same.
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The work before you is glorious, the power in your hands ordinate, the way of dispensing it the best in the world, most sutable to equity and to our spirits;
The work before you is glorious, the power in your hands ordinate, the Way of dispensing it the best in the world, most suitable to equity and to our spirits;
wherein as just Soveraignty is not bounded unworthily, so community hath some stroke according to its ranke in matters of highest publique concernment.
wherein as just Sovereignty is not bounded unworthily, so community hath Some stroke according to its rank in matters of highest public concernment.
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let it season them with sanctitie, order them with regularity, manage them with activity, carry them thorough with impartiality, corroborate and crowne them with unanimity;
let it season them with sanctity, order them with regularity, manage them with activity, carry them through with impartiality, corroborate and crown them with unanimity;
Such were the Israelites under Ioshua's command, nothing could stand before them. Such were the Judges, men wonderfully inspired and inabled to rescue Gods people from oppression;
Such were the Israelites under Joshua's command, nothing could stand before them. Such were the Judges, men wonderfully inspired and enabled to rescue God's people from oppression;
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Fit it is to be imployed in great matters, high exploits, the maintenance of Gods cause and truth, the vindication of his honour, the reliefe of his Saints, It ingages strength and life,
Fit it is to be employed in great matters, high exploits, the maintenance of God's cause and truth, the vindication of his honour, the relief of his Saints, It engages strength and life,
Mans sin filled the world with Antipathies, and enmities, and God hath armed many of the irrationall creatures to make defence and opposition against their Antipathists. And who have so many implacable fierce enemies as the Saints? as they have need of patience to beare their injuries,
men since filled the world with Antipathies, and enmities, and God hath armed many of the irrational creatures to make defence and opposition against their Antipathists. And who have so many implacable fierce enemies as the Saints? as they have need of patience to bear their injuries,
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And would you know what it is that melts the spirits, dissolves the nerves, enfeebles the manhood and magnanimity of a nation? let me present it to your view in a home president,
And would you know what it is that melts the spirits, dissolves the nerves, enfeebles the manhood and magnanimity of a Nation? let me present it to your view in a home president,
The Brittaines the ancient inhabitants of this land were a warlike nation, the made stout resistance against the Romans, bore their yoke with much reluctancie,
The Britains the ancient inhabitants of this land were a warlike Nation, the made stout resistance against the Roman, boar their yoke with much reluctancy,
when falshood and faithlesnesse both towards God and man abounded in all sorts, when plenty brought forth the cursed fruits of loose and wanton living:
when falsehood and faithlesnesse both towards God and man abounded in all sorts, when plenty brought forth the cursed fruits of lose and wanton living:
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when they were generally addicted to hate of truth and love of lying, insomuch that if any were gentler and more given to truth then other, the rest would worke him all the hurt and spight they could;
when they were generally addicted to hate of truth and love of lying, insomuch that if any were Gentler and more given to truth then other, the rest would work him all the hurt and spite they could;
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and this did not only the seculars, but also the Clergie, and the heads thereof, giving themselves over to drunkennesse, pride, contention, envie, &c. casting from them the yoke of Christ (they are the very words of our story) then they became a spectacle of reproach and misery, a prey to barbarous nations.
and this did not only the seculars, but also the Clergy, and the Heads thereof, giving themselves over to Drunkenness, pride, contention, envy, etc. casting from them the yoke of christ (they Are the very words of our story) then they became a spectacle of reproach and misery, a prey to barbarous Nations.
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The Saxons that succeeded them were the Imps of Mars, a terrour to this part of the world, they lived by their sword and were victorious almost whithersoever they went:
The Saxons that succeeded them were the Imps of Mars, a terror to this part of the world, they lived by their sword and were victorious almost whithersoever they went:
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yet when they grew cold and heartlesse in the Religion which they had zealously professed, when treachery, injustice, shedding innocent bloud, impiety, sensuality did overspread them, they were wofully wasted by intestine broiles and forreigne incursions,
yet when they grew cold and heartless in the Religion which they had zealously professed, when treachery, injustice, shedding innocent blood, impiety, sensuality did overspread them, they were woefully wasted by intestine broils and foreign incursions,
Sins, such sins as these weaken mens sinewes, emasculate their spirits, devoure their excellencie, and cause the hearts of the valiant utterly to melt.
Sins, such Sins as these weaken men's sinews, emasculate their spirits, devour their excellency, and cause the hearts of the valiant utterly to melt.
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Now the prophecies in the Revelation seeme to foreshew that the ruine of Antichrist shall in a good part be brought to passe by the sword: They that gave their kingdomes to the beast shall recover them by force, they shall hate the whore, make her desolate and naked, eate her flesh, and burne her with fire.
Now the prophecies in the Revelation seem to foreshow that the ruin of Antichrist shall in a good part be brought to pass by the sword: They that gave their kingdoms to the beast shall recover them by force, they shall hate the whore, make her desolate and naked, eat her Flesh, and burn her with fire.
If any censure me for cherishing and blowing up the sparkes of valour in mens spirits, With me it is a very small thing to be judged of them, or of mans judgement.
If any censure me for cherishing and blowing up the sparks of valour in men's spirits, With me it is a very small thing to be judged of them, or of men judgement.
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LUTHER was called a Trumpet of sedition; they said of BEZA when he accompanied the Protestant forces in France fighting for their Religion, that he preached a Gospel composed of fire and brimstone.
LUTHER was called a Trumpet of sedition; they said of BEZA when he accompanied the Protestant forces in France fighting for their Religion, that he preached a Gospel composed of fire and brimstone.
for the Lord your God is with you whithersoever ye goe in his way, Iehovah who is everlasting strength, is strength in an eminent glorious manner to them that turne the battell in the gate.
for the Lord your God is with you whithersoever you go in his Way, Jehovah who is everlasting strength, is strength in an eminent glorious manner to them that turn the battle in the gate.
In all that hath been said you see verified that great Position of the Apostle (indeed a Paradox to the world) That Godlinesse is profitable for all things.
In all that hath been said you see verified that great Position of the Apostle (indeed a Paradox to the world) That Godliness is profitable for all things.
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Perhaps you have accounted it needfull and helpfull for the worship of God, the ordering of the conversation, Peace of Conscience, &c. Yet further take notice here how it conduces to the flourishing and good government of a state, to the managing and blessing of all affaires, not Religion only, but civill and military to.
Perhaps you have accounted it needful and helpful for the worship of God, the ordering of the Conversation, Peace of Conscience, etc. Yet further take notice Here how it conduces to the flourishing and good government of a state, to the managing and blessing of all affairs, not Religion only, but civil and military to.
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'Tis the feare, the favour, the gracious presence of God that crown a people with most glorious advantages, that adorne them with most precious priviledges, that prosper them both in peace and warre.
It's the Fear, the favour, the gracious presence of God that crown a people with most glorious advantages, that adorn them with most precious privileges, that prosper them both in peace and war.
As therefore we tender and desire the safety and honour of our state, the publike and mutuall welfare of Rulers and Subjects, the good and glorious successe of our greatest designes;
As Therefore we tender and desire the safety and honour of our state, the public and mutual welfare of Rulers and Subject's, the good and glorious success of our greatest designs;
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let all of us together, and every one of us in our stations, with our heartiest intentions and indeavours doe what we may to get and keep the Lord amongst us in the power and purity of Religion.
let all of us together, and every one of us in our stations, with our heartiest intentions and endeavours do what we may to get and keep the Lord among us in the power and purity of Religion.
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Luther. Ridiculum planè est Constantium. Imperatorem aeternum nominare, &c. S••om. Eccles Histor. lib. 4. cap. 16. V•s Itali vultis ha here Deum in •ane, 〈 ◊ 〉 non creditu esse Deum in calis.
Luther. Ridicule planè est Constantinum. Imperatorem aeternum nominare, etc. S••om. Eccles History lib. 4. cap. 16. V•s Itali Wills would Here God in •ane, 〈 ◊ 〉 non creditu esse God in calis.
