The saints guide, in three treatises; I. The mirror of mercie, on Gen. 6.13. II. The carnall mans condition, on Rom. 1.18. III. The plantation of the righteous, on Psa. l.3 / By Thomas Hooker minister in New-England.
and Secondly, the holy demeanour of blessed Noah in the eight and nine verses, But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, Noah was a just man and perfect in his generation and walked with God.
and Secondly, the holy demeanour of blessed Noah in the eight and nine Verses, But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, Noah was a just man and perfect in his generation and walked with God.
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Touching the carriage and behaviour of wicked men, observe the hainousnesse of their sinnes in those unreasonable and unlawfull lusts and abhominable actions against the light of Nature and the law of God;
Touching the carriage and behaviour of wicked men, observe the heinousness of their Sins in those unreasonable and unlawful Lustiest and abominable actions against the Light of Nature and the law of God;
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and these mongrell kind of marriages produce Monsters, not onely for state of body, but of monstrous condition and manners, such as were monstrously proud, prophane and in all wickednesse abounding.
and these mongrel kind of marriages produce Monsters, not only for state of body, but of monstrous condition and manners, such as were monstrously proud, profane and in all wickedness abounding.
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Observe it in the words of the Text, wherein the Lord sets downe as it were a sentance of doome against them, whence observe that as soone as sin is propounded God enters immediatly into a Counsell and determination against the Sinners.
Observe it in the words of the Text, wherein the Lord sets down as it were a sentence of doom against them, whence observe that as soon as since is propounded God enters immediately into a Counsel and determination against the Sinners.
Secondly what is exprest and set downe, and that generally and particularly. Generally, That God will strive with Sinners before he enters into Judgment.
Secondly what is expressed and Set down, and that generally and particularly. Generally, That God will strive with Sinners before he enters into Judgement.
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First, what is meant by spirit here, it is the Holy Ghost, for God owneth this spirit, My Spirit, The third Person in the glorious Trinity; Now God striveth, not only miraculously or immediately by Divination,
First, what is meant by Spirit Here, it is the Holy Ghost, for God owneth this Spirit, My Spirit, The third Person in the glorious Trinity; Now God striveth, not only miraculously or immediately by Divination,
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God strove with this generation of the old World by the Ministery of Enoch and Noah, the Lord immediatly assisting and advising them, they spoke not their owne words,
God strove with this generation of the old World by the Ministry of Enoch and Noah, the Lord immediately assisting and advising them, they spoke not their own words,
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Now, if God should call a man to accompt and enter into judgment with a sinner, who is able to stand before him? what man may contend with him that is mightier? Ecclesia. 6.10. No man is able to abide God or contend with him in judgment.
Now, if God should call a man to account and enter into judgement with a sinner, who is able to stand before him? what man may contend with him that is Mightier? Ecclesia. 6.10. No man is able to abide God or contend with him in judgement.
and proceedes in a judiciall course to recover a poore sinner from the pathes of death wherein hee straied, to his owne worship which the sinner wholly declined from;
and proceeds in a judicial course to recover a poor sinner from the paths of death wherein he strayed, to his own worship which the sinner wholly declined from;
The Lord by the power of his Spirit in the Word, in the course of his Providence, strives with poore rebellious Sinners for their good and they oppose both his Spirit and their own good.
The Lord by the power of his Spirit in the Word, in the course of his Providence, strives with poor rebellious Sinners for their good and they oppose both his Spirit and their own good.
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First, God doth please to set this worke apart, to wit, the Ministry of the Word, to save and sanctifie our soules which all the learning in the world cannot do.
First, God does please to Set this work apart, to wit, the Ministry of the Word, to save and sanctify our Souls which all the learning in the world cannot do.
Secondly, the Lord by the power of his Spirit doth constantly and continually accompany this worke as hee thinks good, to be a confutation to the wicked,
Secondly, the Lord by the power of his Spirit does constantly and continually accompany this work as he thinks good, to be a confutation to the wicked,
No, no, we know not your hearts, but God doth, and the word of God knows them and that findes you out, John 5.25. The dead shall heare the voice of the Sonne of God, the meaning is, they that are dead in sins:
No, no, we know not your hearts, but God does, and the word of God knows them and that finds you out, John 5.25. The dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, the meaning is, they that Are dead in Sins:
Vse. First of Instruction to take heede of taking up of Armes against the Spirit of God, we see the hainous sin of them that despise the Ministrie of the Gospell, men may thinke it nothing;
Use. First of Instruction to take heed of taking up of Arms against the Spirit of God, we see the heinous since of them that despise the Ministry of the Gospel, men may think it nothing;
for the word of God, and the Spirit of God goe together, as the blessed Martyr Steven said to the Jewes, Act. 7.51. Ye stiffenecked and uncercumsised in heart and eares, yee doe alwayes resist the holy Ghost as did your Fathers so doe you, therefore take heede, you are neere to the sinne against the holy Ghost:
for the word of God, and the Spirit of God go together, as the blessed Martyr Steven said to the Jews, Act. 7.51. You Stiffnecked and uncercumsised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the holy Ghost as did your Father's so do you, Therefore take heed, you Are near to the sin against the holy Ghost:
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yet putting John in prison was above all, Math. 11.21.22. It shall be easier for Sodome and Gomorrah in the day of Judgment then for you that oppresse the word of the Lord.
yet putting John in prison was above all, Math. 11.21.22. It shall be Easier for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgement then for you that oppress the word of the Lord.
and its destruction, and the Sinner makes it his maine peece and care, his cheife skill and cunning to hinder the good word of the Lord, in the worke upon his soule for his salvation.
and its destruction, and the Sinner makes it his main piece and care, his chief skill and cunning to hinder the good word of the Lord, in the work upon his soul for his salvation.
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and marke, how often would I have gathered you, &c. and you would not. The Father would draw men to his Sonne to be faved, but John: 5.4. ye will not come unto me that ye may be saved:
and mark, how often would I have gathered you, etc. and you would not. The Father would draw men to his Son to be faved, but John: 5.4. you will not come unto me that you may be saved:
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Act. 18.5, 6. Paul strengthened with the spirit convinced them boldly, and by strength of Argument laid hold upon their understandings proving that Jesus was the Christ.
Act. 18.5, 6. Paul strengthened with the Spirit convinced them boldly, and by strength of Argument laid hold upon their understandings proving that jesus was the christ.
and in other places of the Acts, when Paul revealed the truth, part joyned with the Apostles, part with the Jewes, some were convinced, others gainsayed, and resisted.
and in other places of the Acts, when Paul revealed the truth, part joined with the Apostles, part with the Jews, Some were convinced, Others gainsaid, and resisted.
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the threatnings of the word, the checkes of Conscience, all the tyes of mercie, they snappe in peices, they breake all and wilfully withdraw themselvs from salvation, we neede no more witnesses to cast this cause, wofull experience daily produces too many;
the threatenings of the word, the Checks of Conscience, all the ties of mercy, they snap in Pieces, they break all and wilfully withdraw themselves from salvation, we need no more Witnesses to cast this cause, woeful experience daily produces too many;
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I doe confesse the dealing of God is marveillous strange herein, and I ingeniously acknowledge I want both skill and heart to set forth the pleadings of God herein:
I do confess the dealing of God is marveillous strange herein, and I ingeniously acknowledge I want both skill and heart to Set forth the pleadings of God herein:
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So the Lord having a Controversie with a sinner, the Lord summons the sinner into his Court, the Lord causeth a Writ to issue out to attach a sinfull Creature that lieth snorting in his sins,
So the Lord having a Controversy with a sinner, the Lord summons the sinner into his Court, the Lord Causes a Writ to issue out to attach a sinful Creature that lies snorting in his Sins,
and securely posts to destruction, one that never saw his miserie and wants, and never sought for mercy and supply, Salvation being the furthest end of his thoughts,
and securely posts to destruction, one that never saw his misery and Wants, and never sought for mercy and supply, Salvation being the furthest end of his thoughts,
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As many a soule in the acknowledgment of Gods mercy and providence breakes out in this wonder, Oh that I should be brought into such a place, such a familie,
As many a soul in the acknowledgment of God's mercy and providence breaks out in this wonder, O that I should be brought into such a place, such a family,
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and meete with such opportunities, when I dreamed of it as little as of doomes day and desired nothing more then mischeife, that God should stop me in the way to Hell: See that of Saul when he was running to Damascus, ah (saith he) I will take these Puritaines in their Conventicles;
and meet with such opportunities, when I dreamed of it as little as of dooms day and desired nothing more then mischief, that God should stop me in the Way to Hell: See that of Saul when he was running to Damascus, ah (Says he) I will take these Puritans in their Conventicles;
not that we must expect a miracle, or a new thing, but when the word is brought home to the understanding, the soule will thinke those strange things, such as hee never heard or thought of.
not that we must expect a miracle, or a new thing, but when the word is brought home to the understanding, the soul will think those strange things, such as he never herd or Thought of.
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and drawes the minde to attend, holds the light to the eye, and brings the Word so evident to the soule that it cannot evade, Ezek. 16.2. Sonne of man cause the Children of Jsraell to know their abominations. The Prophet, 1 Kings 21.20.
and draws the mind to attend, holds the Light to the eye, and brings the Word so evident to the soul that it cannot evade, Ezekiel 16.2. Son of man cause the Children of Israel to know their abominations. The Prophet, 1 Kings 21.20.
The Lord knockes as the doore of the soule, findes him out behinde the Pillor, awakens him asleepe in his Pue, finds him out his sinnes, and discovers his abominations.
The Lord knocks as the door of the soul, finds him out behind the Pillor, awakens him asleep in his Pue, finds him out his Sins, and discovers his abominations.
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And further the Soule attending the word, and being ignorant and knowing no good, the Lord informes a sinner and sets up a light of wisedome in his minde to conceive of the nature of sinne, whereby he hath provoked God.
And further the Soul attending the word, and being ignorant and knowing no good, the Lord informs a sinner and sets up a Light of Wisdom in his mind to conceive of the nature of sin, whereby he hath provoked God.
and he beholds it with amazement, and in some measure also comes to conceive of the nature of grace, he beginnes to see the excellencie of Faith and Repentance, what it is to bee in a Christ, what it is to want a Christ:
and he beholds it with amazement, and in Some measure also comes to conceive of the nature of grace, he begins to see the excellency of Faith and Repentance, what it is to be in a christ, what it is to want a christ:
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What saith the Sinner, must I forsake my evill waies? we know no man can, what need a man to be so precise and curious? Thus with these and many other please carnal reason,
What Says the Sinner, must I forsake my evil ways? we know no man can, what need a man to be so precise and curious? Thus with these and many other please carnal reason,
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And tis admirable to consider what contentions there are herein, and how the wicked heart of man will outbid all the meanes under heaven untill the spirit of God come in upon the soule,
And this admirable to Consider what contentions there Are herein, and how the wicked heart of man will outbid all the means under heaven until the Spirit of God come in upon the soul,
and then as the wisedome of God informes a sinner, so the spirit becoms the Advocate of God, that wise and holy Spirit by the Ministery of the word convinceth the sinner, John 16.8. And when he is come he will convince the world of sinne;
and then as the Wisdom of God informs a sinner, so the Spirit becomes the Advocate of God, that wise and holy Spirit by the Ministry of the word Convinces the sinner, John 16.8. And when he is come he will convince the world of sin;
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he will answer all the pleaes and arguments that the sinner can make. 2. Cor. 10.4, 5. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnall but mighty through God, to the pulling downe of strong holds, Casting downe immaginations and every high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God,
he will answer all the pleas and Arguments that the sinner can make. 2. Cor. 10.4, 5. For the weapons of our warfare Are not carnal but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, Casting down Imaginations and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
Shall not a man goe to Heaven unlesse he pray, heare Sermons, and sanctifie the Sabboth? Then the Spirit of God convinces a man fully, that he hath not a word to say against the evidence of truth, hee gives up the day,
Shall not a man go to Heaven unless he pray, hear Sermons, and sanctify the Sabbath? Then the Spirit of God convinces a man Fully, that he hath not a word to say against the evidence of truth, he gives up the day,
and the Soule thinkes with it selfe how good is God in his providence to provide the meanes of grace to bring me under them, to shew mee my wanderings, Ah sinfull, lost, undone creature;
and the Soul thinks with it self how good is God in his providence to provide the means of grace to bring me under them, to show me my wanderings, Ah sinful, lost, undone creature;
yet on this side hell, yet enjoy these meanes? Rom: 2.4. The goodnesse of the Lord leadeth unto repentantance, and it incourageth the sinner both to comfort and amendment:
yet on this side hell, yet enjoy these means? Rom: 2.4. The Goodness of the Lord leads unto repentantance, and it Encourageth the sinner both to Comfort and amendment:
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doth the Lord vouchsafe mee these mercies? why not my heart purged? why not my corrupt Natures cleansed? why Lord, thou wast mercifull to Manasses who after all his wickednesse repented and received mercy.
does the Lord vouchsafe me these Mercies? why not my heart purged? why not my corrupt Nature's cleansed? why Lord, thou wast merciful to Manasses who After all his wickedness repented and received mercy.
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because he is yet in strength and health, doth and will continue still in his sinnes, delaies his repentance, Repentance will be soone enough hereafter.
Because he is yet in strength and health, does and will continue still in his Sins, delays his Repentance, Repentance will be soon enough hereafter.
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That the wisedome of God groweth almost resolved to forsake him, because all the wayes thereof for the sinners reformation are neglected, The goodnesse of God is resolved to incourage him no more because despised:
That the Wisdom of God grows almost resolved to forsake him, Because all the ways thereof for the Sinners Reformation Are neglected, The Goodness of God is resolved to encourage him no more Because despised:
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and Justice taking hold of vengeance, the blessed patience of God steps in and pleades, and enters a new succor, It intreates the Lord to stay one yeare longer.
and justice taking hold of vengeance, the blessed patience of God steps in and pleads, and enters a new succour, It intreats the Lord to stay one year longer.
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When the Lord came three yeares to the Figetree, Luke 13.7. and found no fruit, Cut it downe (saith the Lord) nay, stay Lord, (saith the Keeper of the Vineyeard) another yeare it may beare.
When the Lord Come three Years to the Figetree, Lycia 13.7. and found no fruit, cut it down (Says the Lord) nay, stay Lord, (Says the Keeper of the Vineyard) Another year it may bear.
Hos. 11.8, 9. How shall I give thee up, O Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israell? how shall I makethee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zebeim? mine hart is turned within mee, my repentings are kindled together, I will not execute the fiercenesse of mine anger, &c. See how patience pleades for a poore creature, Oh Lord, this poore sinner hath delayed,
Hos. 11.8, 9. How shall I give thee up, Oh Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I makethee as Admah? how shall I Set thee as Zebeim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together, I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, etc. See how patience pleads for a poor creature, O Lord, this poor sinner hath delayed,
VVoe unto thee, Oh Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made cleane? when shall it once be? 140. yeares here in the Text. Oh that the Lord should beare with a man untill he be an old gray-headed sinner;
VVoe unto thee, O Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? 140. Years Here in the Text. O that the Lord should bear with a man until he be an old Gray-headed sinner;
Oh ye ancient sinners, ye gray-headed and stout-hearted sinners, so many yeares to continue in your sinnes, That God is not onely weary of your swearing, blasphemies and prophanes,
O you ancient Sinners, you Gray-headed and stouthearted Sinners, so many Years to continue in your Sins, That God is not only weary of your swearing, Blasphemies and profanes,
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and to out tire his patience, And yet God beares and indures to gather up: when the sinner was carelesse and ignorant, the Lord did awaken and informe him;
and to out tire his patience, And yet God bears and endures to gather up: when the sinner was careless and ignorant, the Lord did awaken and inform him;
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And, what shall these faire promises come to nothing? Didst not thou thinke and resolve to leave thy sinnes, to take up a new course? Remember the time, the place, the bed of sicknesse, the Ministery of the word, At such a Sermon, under such a crosse, Didst not thou at such a time before thou wentest out of the Congregation say with thy selfe,
And, what shall these fair promises come to nothing? Didst not thou think and resolve to leave thy Sins, to take up a new course? remember the time, the place, the Bed of sickness, the Ministry of the word, At such a Sermon, under such a cross, Didst not thou At such a time before thou wentest out of the Congregation say with thy self,
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But alas, all is forgot, and the Lord saith, have I thus long indured, and shall I indure you to continue ever in sinne? Now patience and long sufferance are both for vengeance:
But alas, all is forgotten, and the Lord Says, have I thus long endured, and shall I endure you to continue ever in sin? Now patience and long sufferance Are both for vengeance:
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As who should say, I will now take hold of vengeance, and that Drunkard and loose person that would not forsake his Cuppes and his Queanes, but continue still in their filthy beastlinesse, I will ease me of them with suddaine destruction,
As who should say, I will now take hold of vengeance, and that Drunkard and lose person that would not forsake his Cups and his Queans, but continue still in their filthy beastliness, I will ease me of them with sudden destruction,
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and the wrath of God saith, come away to Hell, away suddenly, goe downe to everlasting destruction, Psal. 42.7. All thy waves and thy billowes are gone over me.
and the wrath of God Says, come away to Hell, away suddenly, go down to everlasting destruction, Psalm 42.7. All thy waves and thy billows Are gone over me.
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He that was a kinde loving friend, now is become a terrible enemie, and pursues as fiercely as he perswaded mercifully, Job. 15.24, 25. Trouble and anguish shall make him afraide, they shall prevaile against him,
He that was a kind loving friend, now is become a terrible enemy, and pursues as fiercely as he persuaded mercifully, Job. 15.24, 25. Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid, they shall prevail against him,
and long sufferance stretched out to the utmost, yet what though the Minister told him of plagues and threatnings, Come (saith he) let us drinke &c. what though they say we must goe to hell and perish, we see no such matter,
and long sufferance stretched out to the utmost, yet what though the Minister told him of plagues and threatenings, Come (Says he) let us drink etc. what though they say we must go to hell and perish, we see no such matter,
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Because he covers his face with fatnes, because he is carnall, carelesse, goes away, eates, drinkes, riots, takes content in a secure, sensuall, stubborne course:
Because he covers his face with fatness, Because he is carnal, careless, Goes away, eats, drinks, riots, Takes content in a secure, sensual, stubborn course:
Secondly, the wrath of God further sends for the sinner, and drags him to prison and when he is in prison casts him into the Dungeon, Justice and Gods truth come to take the forfeiture of all favours and mercies heretofore enjoyed, and not profited by:
Secondly, the wrath of God further sends for the sinner, and drags him to prison and when he is in prison Cast him into the Dungeon, justice and God's truth come to take the forfeiture of all favours and Mercies heretofore enjoyed, and not profited by:
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and his forbearance of sinners in the midst of their wickednesse, They prophaned Gods Sabboth, and yet prospered, they thought God did not reguard it, God allowed it;
and his forbearance of Sinners in the midst of their wickedness, They Profaned God's Sabbath, and yet prospered, they Thought God did not reguard it, God allowed it;
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these that should refresh my soule, relinquish it, nay, they aggravate my anguish and torment, Job 14. 16, 17. For now thou numbrest my steps, dost thou not watch over my sinne? My transgressions are sealed up in a bag, and thou sowest up mine-iniquitie.
these that should refresh my soul, relinquish it, nay, they aggravate my anguish and torment, Job 14. 16, 17. For now thou numbrest my steps, dost thou not watch over my sin? My transgressions Are sealed up in a bag, and thou sowest up mine-iniquitie.
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and at last Justice with a full swindge brings in all the bonds and all recknings, all those exhortations that have beene slighted, reproofes scorned, meanes of grace enjoyed,
and At last justice with a full swinge brings in all the bonds and all reckonings, all those exhortations that have been slighted, reproofs scorned, means of grace enjoyed,
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so the sinner is yet reprived, Mercy gets the day, when a sinner comes out of the horror of conscience, and the devourings of justice. Oh the bowells of mercy:
so the sinner is yet reprieved, Mercy gets the day, when a sinner comes out of the horror of conscience, and the devourings of Justice. O the bowels of mercy:
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and so ever be confounded by him? why will ye goe to hell, O ye sinfull sonnes of men? Come to me and I will pardon your sinnes, Come to me and I will satisfie and pay all your debts, saith Gods Spirit, I will subdue, crush all your Rebellions.
and so ever be confounded by him? why will you go to hell, Oh you sinful Sons of men? Come to me and I will pardon your Sins, Come to me and I will satisfy and pay all your debts, Says God's Spirit, I will subdue, crush all your Rebellions.
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Now observe, if ye come in, receive all the good offered, If ye now be a servant to the Lord your God, all your former iniquities shall be pardoned, old arrerages shall not be laid to your charge.
Now observe, if you come in, receive all the good offered, If you now be a servant to the Lord your God, all your former iniquities shall be pardoned, old arrearages shall not be laid to your charge.
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The sinner seeing his Estate begines to wrangle with God, then God convinces him, when convinced, least hee should sit downe in dispaire, comforts him,
The sinner seeing his Estate begins to wrangle with God, then God convinces him, when convinced, lest he should fit down in despair, comforts him,
and will be glorified if he should suffer thousand millions of us to perish, and go down to hell, should strive with a pooresinfull creature, tis admirable.
and will be glorified if he should suffer thousand millions of us to perish, and go down to hell, should strive with a pooresinfull creature, this admirable.
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First, we see, and let us stand amazed, and wonder at the admirable goodnesse, the riches of the kindnesse of the Lord, together with the depth of the stubbornnesse, rebellion,
First, we see, and let us stand amazed, and wonder At the admirable Goodness, the riches of the kindness of the Lord, together with the depth of the stubbornness, rebellion,
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Good Lord, what a heart have I, Is there such an heart in hell? The Divell never had that patience to strive with them, that mercy to cure them, the good Spirit of God to strive with them, Oh! the Lord hath called and revealed himselfe to me;
Good Lord, what a heart have I, Is there such an heart in hell? The devil never had that patience to strive with them, that mercy to cure them, the good Spirit of God to strive with them, Oh! the Lord hath called and revealed himself to me;
they take Post-horse to everlastlasting destruction, strive who shall goe first. They strive who shall be most vaine, malicious, gainsay the truth, oppose God and goodnesse;
they take Post-horse to everlastlasting destruction, strive who shall go First. They strive who shall be most vain, malicious, gainsay the truth, oppose God and Goodness;
Now ye have your owne desires, you have worne your owne Garland; ye would be proude and stubborne, loose and prophane contemning all meanes of Reformation:
Now you have your own Desires, you have worn your own Garland; you would be proud and stubborn, lose and profane contemning all means of Reformation:
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The third use is of reproofe, Doth God strive with sinners for their good and salvation, what shall we thinke of them that strive with men for their hurt and ruine, either God must be blamed for dealing so,
The third use is of reproof, Does God strive with Sinners for their good and salvation, what shall we think of them that strive with men for their hurt and ruin, either God must be blamed for dealing so,
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Acts 15.8, 9. The text saith, that Paul came to the Iland, and found the Deputy of the Iland desirous to heare the word of God, Paul would have brought him to the faith,
Acts 15.8, 9. The text Says, that Paul Come to the Island, and found the Deputy of the Island desirous to hear the word of God, Paul would have brought him to the faith,
For exhortation, Doth the Lord so strive, and use all meanes to draw us to him, doth God doe so? Then doe you so also wheresoever thou goest, doe thou strive to perswade men and draw them from evill, Heb. 3.13.
For exhortation, Does the Lord so strive, and use all means to draw us to him, does God do so? Then do you so also wheresoever thou goest, do thou strive to persuade men and draw them from evil, Hebrew 3.13.
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thy freinds and kindred are opposers of God and his worship, exhort them; if thou seest for the present little hopes of amendment, continue thy prayers for them:
thy Friends and kindred Are opposers of God and his worship, exhort them; if thou See for the present little hope's of amendment, continue thy Prayers for them:
Doth the Lord strive with you, what should you doe but yeeld to the Lord? Strive no more against him, contend no further with the Almighty, Let this advise be acceptable,
Does the Lord strive with you, what should you do but yield to the Lord? Strive no more against him, contend no further with the Almighty, Let this Advice be acceptable,
Oh what Sabboths hast thou enjoyed, what Sermons hast thou heard, what sweete opportunities for thy soul have beene afforded thee? Oh the blessed motions of the good Spirit of God? how hath God sent and sued to thee, pursued and followed thee, mercies on the one hand inviting thee, justice on the other side threatning, comforts of minde,
O what Sabbaths hast thou enjoyed, what Sermons hast thou herd, what sweet opportunities for thy soul have been afforded thee? O the blessed motions of the good Spirit of God? how hath God sent and sued to thee, pursued and followed thee, Mercies on the one hand inviting thee, Justice on the other side threatening, comforts of mind,
Thinke with your selves, what shall I stand out in law with God? shall I still resist his grace? Goe into a corner and sigh, and sorrow: bewaile your selves;
Think with your selves, what shall I stand out in law with God? shall I still resist his grace? Go into a corner and sighs, and sorrow: bewail your selves;
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as Job, Job. 39.37, 38. though he held out long untill the Lord schooled him out of the whirlwinde, shewed him his Glory and Power and Jobs vilenesse and nothingnesse.
as Job, Job. 39.37, 38. though he held out long until the Lord schooled him out of the whirlwind, showed him his Glory and Power and Jobs vileness and nothingness.
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Where are all the enemies of God? where is stouthearted and stiffe-necked Pharaoh? Hee would not let the people of God goe, &c. His body was drowned in the sea,
Where Are all the enemies of God? where is stouthearted and Stiffnecked Pharaoh? He would not let the people of God go, etc. His body was drowned in the sea,
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How doth God many times slay the drunkard, and cut off the sinner on a suddaine? And good Lord what are become of their soules? Therefore let everie man consider, no man can resist God and prosper, either thou must overcome God, or be confounded by him.
How does God many times slay the drunkard, and Cut off the sinner on a sudden? And good Lord what Are become of their Souls? Therefore let every man Consider, no man can resist God and prosper, either thou must overcome God, or be confounded by him.
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If yee doe not agree betimes with God, God will recover his charges, he will not lose all those exhortations, reproofes, his patience, goodnesse, loving kindnesse, the mercie and bloud of Christ:
If ye do not agree betimes with God, God will recover his charges, he will not loose all those exhortations, reproofs, his patience, Goodness, loving kindness, the mercy and blood of christ:
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Christ paid deare for these, ye make nothing of the abuse of all these, but Christ paid for everie Sermon not profitted by, everie intimation of Spirit slighted, everie mercie not improved;
christ paid deer for these, you make nothing of the abuse of all these, but christ paid for every Sermon not profited by, every intimation of Spirit slighted, every mercy not improved;
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if now ye get a hear to yeeld to the Councells and Reproofes of God, to submit and come in, your sinnes shall be pardoned, your persons accepted, and your soules eternally saved:
if now you get a hear to yield to the Counsels and Reproofs of God, to submit and come in, your Sins shall be pardoned, your Persons accepted, and your Souls eternally saved:
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If ye now accept, all arrerages shall be forgotten, God will lay downe his suite, all his anger and displeasure will be laid aside, He will put up all if yee entertaine his mercie and imbrace Christ.
If you now accept, all arrearages shall be forgotten, God will lay down his suit, all his anger and displeasure will be laid aside, He will put up all if ye entertain his mercy and embrace christ.
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or them from the meanes, or his blessing from both. God hath bounds of his bounty and patience, hitherto and no further he will strive, but not alwaies:
or them from the means, or his blessing from both. God hath bounds of his bounty and patience, hitherto and no further he will strive, but not always:
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and all mercie and comfort is gon; when Ephraim was gon to Idolatrie, Hos. 4.17. God was also gon, nay, Let him alone, saith God, he is joyned to Idols, let him make up his match with mischiefe, let him have his belly full of sinning, I will now no more strive with him.
and all mercy and Comfort is gone; when Ephraim was gone to Idolatry, Hos. 4.17. God was also gone, nay, Let him alone, Says God, he is joined to Idols, let him make up his match with mischief, let him have his belly full of sinning, I will now no more strive with him.
THE CARNALL MANS CONDITION. ROM. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven, against all ungoodlinesse and unrighteousnesse of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousnesse.
THE CARNAL MANS CONDITION. ROM. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven, against all ungoodlinesse and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.
IN the beginning of this Chapter, the Apostle Paul, by way of Preface, prepareth way for those many excellent truths, that the Spirit of God had furnished him withall, to send to the Saints that were at Rome: And that those Heavenly Mysteries might take the deeper roote in their hearts,
IN the beginning of this Chapter, the Apostle Paul, by Way of Preface, Prepareth Way for those many excellent truths, that the Spirit of God had furnished him withal, to send to the Saints that were At Room: And that those Heavenly Mysteres might take the Deeper root in their hearts,
Thirdly, He discovers the tendernes of his love and affection towards them, and his uncessant and unwearied desire to doe them good, from the ninth to the sixteenth verse.
Thirdly, He discovers the tenderness of his love and affection towards them, and his uncessant and unwearied desire to do them good, from the ninth to the sixteenth verse.
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Fourthly, He laieth downe the maine point, the Criticall point, the hinge upon which all the rest of his glorious building should move, viz. That a man is justifyed in the Sight of God by faith and not by workes, which Proposition he proveth,
Fourthly, He Layeth down the main point, the Critical point, the hinge upon which all the rest of his glorious building should move, viz. That a man is justified in the Sighed of God by faith and not by works, which Proposition he Proves,
they stand in opposition to the truth, Holding it in unrighteousnesse. God stands against them in a way of Wrath and Vengeance, they deale roughly with the truth,
they stand in opposition to the truth, Holding it in unrighteousness. God Stands against them in a Way of Wrath and Vengeance, they deal roughly with the truth,
More particularly, here is first the subject, The Wrath of God, secondly, the object, Ungodly and unrighteous men, Thirdly, The Universality of it, in this word al, God doth not deal partially;
More particularly, Here is First the Subject, The Wrath of God, secondly, the Object, Ungodly and unrighteous men, Thirdly, The Universality of it, in this word all, God does not deal partially;
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but all, be they what they may be, that Hold the truth in unrighteousnesse, shall feele the Wrath of God, no sinne how little soever it seemeth to a carnall eye, shall escape it.
but all, be they what they may be, that Hold the truth in unrighteousness, shall feel the Wrath of God, no sin how little soever it seems to a carnal eye, shall escape it.
From the Method that the Holy Ghost useth in placing ungodlinesse, before unrighteousnesse, we may learne, That Sinnes against the first table, are sinnes of a deeper dye, of a sadder nature,
From the Method that the Holy Ghost uses in placing ungodliness, before unrighteousness, we may Learn, That Sinnes against the First table, Are Sins of a Deeper die, of a sadder nature,
Secondly, in that it is said, against ungodlinesse, and not ungodly men, we learne, That Gods Wrath is not primarily, not principally, intended against mens persons,
Secondly, in that it is said, against ungodliness, and not ungodly men, we Learn, That God's Wrath is not primarily, not principally, intended against men's Persons,
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Thirdly, in that it is said, they hold the truth in unrighteousnesse, we learne, That the Gentiles naturally had that ingrafted in them, whereby they might come, in some degree, to the Knowledge of God, of the Almighty Power, greatnesse, goodnesse,
Thirdly, in that it is said, they hold the truth in unrighteousness, we Learn, That the Gentiles naturally had that ingrafted in them, whereby they might come, in Some degree, to the Knowledge of God, of the Almighty Power, greatness, Goodness,
and everlasting Nature of God, even by looking upon his Creatures, so that their own reason might condemn them, of their wickednesse both towards God and men.
and everlasting Nature of God, even by looking upon his Creatures, so that their own reason might condemn them, of their wickedness both towards God and men.
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First, What is ment by the wrath of God: The wrath of God is an act of Gods Justice, punishing wicked men, sometimes it is put for the judgements themselves,
First, What is meant by the wrath of God: The wrath of God is an act of God's justice, punishing wicked men, sometime it is put for the Judgments themselves,
and Bounty, and that he is to be worshipped, by adoring and fearing of him above all, somtime truth is put for the efficacy and power of truth. Gal. 2.14.
and Bounty, and that he is to be worshipped, by adoring and fearing of him above all, sometime truth is put for the efficacy and power of truth. Gal. 2.14.
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as to drive them from those beggerly elements of the Ceremoniall Law, but they would have had the Gentiles for to have come up unto the Jewish practise.
as to drive them from those beggarly elements of the Ceremonial Law, but they would have had the Gentiles for to have come up unto the Jewish practice.
and opposers of the truth of God. 3. The ground of this hinderance of, and opposition against the word of God, is from that corruption that is in their hearts. 4. That all such unrighteous ones, who oppose the word of truth, shall surely bear the wrath of God.
and opposers of the truth of God. 3. The ground of this hindrance of, and opposition against the word of God, is from that corruption that is in their hearts. 4. That all such unrighteous ones, who oppose the word of truth, shall surely bear the wrath of God.
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That carnall and corrupt men, doe hinder the powerfull efficatiousnesse of the word of truth, from working upon their sinfull hearts, prevailing with them,
That carnal and corrupt men, do hinder the powerful efficatiousnesse of the word of truth, from working upon their sinful hearts, prevailing with them,
and when God sends his truth to subdue a corrupt heart, he doth not stand to aske the sinner whether he be willing or no, to submit to the word of truth, to put his shouldiers under the Government of Christ,
and when God sends his truth to subdue a corrupt heart, he does not stand to ask the sinner whither he be willing or no, to submit to the word of truth, to put his shoulders under the Government of christ,
for when he had once lost fellowship, and communion with God, in whom alone soule satisfiing rest is to be found, all the world was not sufficiently to satisfie his immortall soule:
for when he had once lost fellowship, and communion with God, in whom alone soul satisfying rest is to be found, all the world was not sufficiently to satisfy his immortal soul:
For the Gentiles which have not the Law do by nature the things contained in the Law, they having not the Law are a Law unto themselves, which shew the effect of the law written in their hearts, &c. Hence many heathens have written large Volums of vice,
For the Gentiles which have not the Law do by nature the things contained in the Law, they having not the Law Are a Law unto themselves, which show the Effect of the law written in their hearts, etc. Hence many Heathens have written large Volumes of vice,
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when a Minister cometh unto them with an unfeined desire, to do their soules good, to guide them in the way to blessednesse, to woe them, entreat them,
when a Minister comes unto them with an unfeigned desire, to do their Souls good, to guide them in the Way to blessedness, to woe them, entreat them,
and beseech them, to bee reconciled to God, and no longer to resist his truth, blaspheme his Name, pollute his holy things, to break off their sinfull courses,
and beseech them, to be reconciled to God, and no longer to resist his truth, Blaspheme his Name, pollute his holy things, to break off their sinful courses,
and Satan, in stead of yeelding to these blessed motions, they cry stand back, who made you judge, wee regard not your councell, we feare not your threatenings,
and Satan, in stead of yielding to these blessed motions, they cry stand back, who made you judge, we regard not your council, we Fear not your threatenings,
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We will walk after our owne immaginations, and do every man after the stoubbernesse of his own wicked heart, thus they even take up armes against the Ministers of God,
We will walk After our own Imaginations, and do every man After the stoubbernesse of his own wicked heart, thus they even take up arms against the Ministers of God,
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1. First, it is a word of information, discovering things in their native, and proper collours, pulling off that vizard that carnall reason hath put upon them, Prov. 6.23. For the Commandement is a Lanthorn, an instruction, a light;
1. First, it is a word of information, discovering things in their native, and proper colours, pulling off that vizard that carnal reason hath put upon them, Curae 6.23. For the Commandment is a Lantern, an instruction, a Light;
so is the word of God to direct us, and informe us, how to walke in the narrow path that leadeth unto life, by this a man is informed, what is to be shunned, what to be followed, what is to be loved, what to be hated, A man cannot miscarrie nor loose his way,
so is the word of God to Direct us, and inform us, how to walk in the narrow path that leads unto life, by this a man is informed, what is to be shunned, what to be followed, what is to be loved, what to be hated, A man cannot miscarry nor lose his Way,
as the Sun sheweth all the moates that be in the house, so this discovers all the corrupt corners that be in the soule, all that envie, pride, hypocrisie, blasphemy, that lodgeth in the heart: Ephes. 5.13. But all things when they are reproved of the light, are manifest, for it is light that maketh all things manifest;
as the Sun shows all the moats that be in the house, so this discovers all the corrupt corners that be in the soul, all that envy, pride, hypocrisy, blasphemy, that lodgeth in the heart: Ephesians 5.13. But all things when they Are reproved of the Light, Are manifest, for it is Light that makes all things manifest;
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A man may there be resolved in everie doubtfull case of conscience, the ballance of the Sanctuarie is that wherein we should weigh our thoughts, words, and workes.
A man may there be resolved in every doubtful case of conscience, the balance of the Sanctuary is that wherein we should weigh our thoughts, words, and works.
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It is not onely as the Sun to shew us the right way, but as a strong streame to carrie us on in that way, David, Psal. 119.50. speaking of the word of God, saith, It is my comfort in my trouble, for thy promise hath quickened mee.
It is not only as the Sun to show us the right Way, but as a strong stream to carry us on in that Way, David, Psalm 119.50. speaking of the word of God, Says, It is my Comfort in my trouble, for thy promise hath quickened me.
4. Fourthly, it is a word of conviction, it is powerfull to overthrow all the gainsayings of man, it hath a soveraigne, supreame Authority in it, to beare downe all carnall reasonings,
4. Fourthly, it is a word of conviction, it is powerful to overthrow all the gainsayings of man, it hath a sovereign, supreme authority in it, to bear down all carnal reasonings,
when the Lord is pleased to accompanie it. 2. Cor. 10.4. The weapons of our warefare, are not carnall, feeble and weake, but mighty thorough God to the pulling downe of strong holds.
when the Lord is pleased to accompany it. 2. Cor. 10.4. The weapons of our warfare, Are not carnal, feeble and weak, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.
so as to be instructed therein, and examine himselfe thereby, it is tendious to flesh and blood to waite upon the truth, it is not willing to know its duty, to know what the word saith in such,
so as to be instructed therein, and examine himself thereby, it is tendious to Flesh and blood to wait upon the truth, it is not willing to know its duty, to know what the word Says in such,
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and such cases, least it should pull some of his sweete morsells from betwixt his teeth, cut off his right hand, pull out his right eye, some bosome sinnes that are as neere and deare unto him as either of them,
and such cases, lest it should pull Some of his sweet morsels from betwixt his teeth, Cut off his right hand, pull out his right eye, Some bosom Sins that Are as near and deer unto him as either of them,
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yet he will not step out to gather it in, men naturally stop their eares agaainst the truth Esay 30.10. They say to the Seers see not, and to the Prophets prophesie not right things, speake to us smooth things, prophesie deceits;
yet he will not step out to gather it in, men naturally stop their ears agaainst the truth Isaiah 30.10. They say to the Seers see not, and to the prophets prophesy not right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy Deceits;
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Get thee out of the way, turne aside out of the path, cause the holy one of Israel to cease from before us: So Job. 21.14. They say also unto God depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes;
Get thee out of the Way, turn aside out of the path, cause the holy one of Israel to cease from before us: So Job. 21.14. They say also unto God depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways;
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Winked with their eyes, that is, they made as though they saw not, that which they did see, against their wills, carnall men are loath to know the truth,
Winked with their eyes, that is, they made as though they saw not, that which they did see, against their wills, carnal men Are loath to know the truth,
if God would but allow me such a finne, meaning his bosome corrruption, I would willingly come up unto him, in every thing else that he should require at my hands,
if God would but allow me such a fin, meaning his bosom corrruption, I would willingly come up unto him, in every thing Else that he should require At my hands,
Secondly, A carnall heart is alwayes ready to raise an evill report of the blessed truth of God, that so it may appear deformed to the eyes of them that begin to expresse some desire after it, they deal with it as the spies did with the Land of Canaan, Num. 13.32.
Secondly, A carnal heart is always ready to raise an evil report of the blessed truth of God, that so it may appear deformed to the eyes of them that begin to express Some desire After it, they deal with it as the spies did with the Land of Canaan, Num. 13.32.
So they brought up an evill report of the Land which they had searched, unto the Children of Israel, saying the Land which we have gone to search is a Land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof, &c. The Gyants were so cruell that they eat up one another,
So they brought up an evil report of the Land which they had searched, unto the Children of Israel, saying the Land which we have gone to search is a Land that Eateth up the inhabitants thereof, etc. The Giants were so cruel that they eat up one Another,
Many would bee happy that are not willing to be holy, when once they are called upon to deny themselves, to crucifie their beloved sinnes, to forsake all,
Many would be happy that Are not willing to be holy, when once they Are called upon to deny themselves, to crucify their Beloved Sins, to forsake all,
and that you have a base deceitfull heart that is ready to embrace every occasion of sinning, that lyeth in the way, beseech him therefore not onely to begin,
and that you have a base deceitful heart that is ready to embrace every occasion of sinning, that lies in the Way, beseech him Therefore not only to begin,
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and reflect upon our souls, and say, the word would have enlightened me, had I not contemned it, it would have quickened mee had I not gainsayed it, I was almost converted, I had some tastes of Heaven and happinesse,
and reflect upon our Souls, and say, the word would have enlightened me, had I not contemned it, it would have quickened me had I not gainsaid it, I was almost converted, I had Some tastes of Heaven and happiness,
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but, oh, wretch that I was, company came, thoughts of the world came and choaked it, the Lord hath oftentimes knocked at my heart but I would not set open the doores of my soul that the King of glory might come in.
but, o, wretch that I was, company Come, thoughts of the world Come and choked it, the Lord hath oftentimes knocked At my heart but I would not Set open the doors of my soul that the King of glory might come in.
and his conscience roused up within him, that hee cannot but say, I am the man, these are my sinnes, which (finlesse the Lord in mercy prevent it) will surely be my ruine now carnall reason endeavours either to extenuate the sins,
and his conscience roused up within him, that he cannot but say, I am the man, these Are my Sins, which (finlesse the Lord in mercy prevent it) will surely be my ruin now carnal reason endeavours either to extenuate the Sins,
and that every curse therein denounced, should surely fall upon the heads of those that transgresse those Ordinances divine, they durst not sinne against the plaine commands thereof as they doe.
and that every curse therein denounced, should surely fallen upon the Heads of those that transgress those Ordinances divine, they durst not sin against the plain commands thereof as they do.
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then saith the poore sinfull covetous wretch, Stay all night, and I will see what the Lord will say, when as the Lord had peremtorily said thou shalt not goe with them,
then Says the poor sinful covetous wretch, Stay all night, and I will see what the Lord will say, when as the Lord had peremptorily said thou shalt not go with them,
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and thus hee tempted God, to require him contrary to his commandement, a low esteeme that hee had of the word of God was the cause of that fearfull sin.
and thus he tempted God, to require him contrary to his Commandment, a low esteem that he had of the word of God was the cause of that fearful since.
Now how many be there that follow the wayes of Baalam as the Apostle Jude speaketh, who are willing to obey the commands of God so long as it may stand with their profit,
Now how many be there that follow the ways of Balaam as the Apostle U^de speaks, who Are willing to obey the commands of God so long as it may stand with their profit,
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Many a Vsurer, that findes the sweetnesse of it, and is resolved to continue in that sin, hee will studie all the Arguments that hee can to palliate it,
Many a Usurer, that finds the sweetness of it, and is resolved to continue in that since, he will study all the Arguments that he can to palliate it,
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therefore hee should usurpe this power on his brethren) but the people would not hear the voyce of Samuel, but did say, Nay, but there shall be a King over us:
Therefore he should usurp this power on his brothers) but the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, but did say, Nay, but there shall be a King over us:
yet out of a desperate madnesse, he saith, I will not obey it, but let all such know, that though the command of God prevail not with them, to convert them here,
yet out of a desperate madness, he Says, I will not obey it, but let all such know, that though the command of God prevail not with them, to convert them Here,
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and removed, there sinnes are as deare unto them as their lives, as the life of their precious souls (which are more worth then all the world) and will not a man strive for his life? Now when the word of God comes to pluck the cup from the drunkard, the whore from the Adulterer, pleasure from the voluptuous man, they part with them as they would part with their lives, they will rather suffer their sinnes to kill their immortall souls,
and removed, there Sins Are as deer unto them as their lives, as the life of their precious Souls (which Are more worth then all the world) and will not a man strive for his life? Now when the word of God comes to pluck the cup from the drunkard, the whore from the Adulterer, pleasure from the voluptuous man, they part with them as they would part with their lives, they will rather suffer their Sins to kill their immortal Souls,
Secondly, Because a carnall minded man, cannot take pleasure in any thing if he be debarred of his liberty of sinning, he accounts it a plague & vexation to live under a stirring Ministery,
Secondly, Because a carnal minded man, cannot take pleasure in any thing if he be debarred of his liberty of sinning, he accounts it a plague & vexation to live under a stirring Ministry,
but when it came to their bosome corruption there they stick, Demetrious and his fellow-crafismen raise sedition against Paul, when he once began to confute the opinion which men had of Dianas Image, by which craft they got their gaine, for gaine cloaked with a shew of Religion, is the very cause whereof Idolatry is stoutly, and stubbornly defended.
but when it Come to their bosom corruption there they stick, Demetrious and his fellow-crafismen raise sedition against Paul, when he once began to confute the opinion which men had of Dianas Image, by which craft they god their gain, for gain cloaked with a show of Religion, is the very cause whereof Idolatry is stoutly, and stubbornly defended.
If it be thus with us, it is an undoubted argument that our hearts are earnall, deceitfull above all, and desperately wicked, as Jeremiah speakes. There is indeed in the best of Gods Children some secret resisting against the truth,
If it be thus with us, it is an undoubted argument that our hearts Are earnall, deceitful above all, and desperately wicked, as Jeremiah speaks. There is indeed in the best of God's Children Some secret resisting against the truth,
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so long as it runnes a long with his owne advantage, as John; false hearted John was very zealous in executing the Lords Command, in cutting off the house of Ahab root• and branch, that so he might settle himselfe the faster in the Kingdome:
so long as it runs a long with his own advantage, as John; false hearted John was very zealous in executing the lords Command, in cutting off the house of Ahab root• and branch, that so he might settle himself the faster in the Kingdom:
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then De••• like, he follows this present world, his religion ebbs, and flows with the Current of the times he lives in, with the wicked he can shew himselfe wicked, with the righteous he can shew himselfe righteous, be hath his religion as it were in a ser•e, he can set it higher and lower, according as the times goe, he can serve God upon any termes,
then De••• like, he follows this present world, his Religion ebbs, and flows with the Current of the times he lives in, with the wicked he can show himself wicked, with the righteous he can show himself righteous, be hath his Religion as it were in a ser•e, he can Set it higher and lower, according as the times go, he can serve God upon any terms,
yet it is onely out of a selfe end that he doeth it, and therefore it is not acceptable with the Lord, saith David, Psal. 119.6. I shall not be ashamed nor confounded when I have respect to all thy Commandements, Now this hypocrite hath not respect to all Gods Commandements therefore he shall surely be confounded.
yet it is only out of a self end that he doth it, and Therefore it is not acceptable with the Lord, Says David, Psalm 119.6. I shall not be ashamed nor confounded when I have respect to all thy commandments, Now this hypocrite hath not respect to all God's commandments Therefore he shall surely be confounded.
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Is for Consolation to all those who finde that their hearts be levell to the rule of the word, who are willing to let goe all beloved finnes, (though never so pleasant and profitable) and worldly ends whatsoever,
Is for Consolation to all those who find that their hearts be level to the Rule of the word, who Are willing to let go all Beloved fins, (though never so pleasant and profitable) and worldly ends whatsoever,
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Consider therefore with thy selfe, how thou canst stoope as well to the Commands, as to the Promises of the word, canst submit to every blessed truth, art willing both to know it,
Consider Therefore with thy self, how thou Canst stoop as well to the Commands, as to the Promises of the word, Canst submit to every blessed truth, art willing both to know it,
and that he can say in the uprightnesse of his spirit as before the Lord, be there any more Truths of the Lord to be discovered, Oh! that I might heare them,
and that he can say in the uprightness of his Spirit as before the Lord, be there any more Truths of the Lord to be discovered, Oh! that I might hear them,
he is a Free-man of Heaven, one of the blessed Company of Saints and Angells, John 8.32. And yee shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
he is a Freeman of Heaven, one of the blessed Company of Saints and Angels, John 8.32. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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as it did to Demetrius. 3. Epist. of Joh. 12. Demetrius hath a good report of the truth it self, And if the Truth report well of thee, Fear not what the world, what thy freinds,
as it did to Demetrius. 3. Epistle of John 12. Demetrius hath a good report of the truth it self, And if the Truth report well of thee, fear not what the world, what thy Friends,
yet there was never any truth made knowne unto his soule, but he was willing to entertaine it, never any sinne was discovered to his soule, to be a sinne,
yet there was never any truth made known unto his soul, but he was willing to entertain it, never any sin was discovered to his soul, to be a sin,
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and delighted in mee, though he indured bitter persecutions for my sake, and so the truth shall make him free, the devill shall not have any thing to lay to his charge,
and delighted in me, though he endured bitter persecutions for my sake, and so the truth shall make him free, the Devil shall not have any thing to lay to his charge,
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IN the begining of this Psalme the Prophet David giveth somewhat a generall, and confused veiw of blessednesse, which is the desire of all our hearts, the end of all our hopes, and travails;
IN the beginning of this Psalm the Prophet David gives somewhat a general, and confused view of blessedness, which is the desire of all our hearts, the end of all our hope's, and travails;
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and then he first, pointeth out the by-paths in which those that walke, shall be sure never to attain unto this blessednesse, 2. He setteth out the true and ready way to happinesse,
and then he First, pointeth out the bypaths in which those that walk, shall be sure never to attain unto this blessedness, 2. He sets out the true and ready Way to happiness,
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and the severall stations therein, which are but two, delighting, and meditating in the word of God, 3. In the words of the text he doth more particularly,
and the several stations therein, which Are but two, delighting, and meditating in the word of God, 3. In the words of the text he does more particularly,
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and distinkely discover this happinesse, that so he might win upon mens affections, and make their soules be enamored therwith. 4. He sheweth the woefull estate,
and distinkely discover this happiness, that so he might win upon men's affections, and make their Souls be enamored therewith. 4. He shows the woeful estate,
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and condition of those that doe not walke in this way, that leadeth to happinesse, they are not so, but the winde of Gods Wrath shall drive them away like chaffe.
and condition of those that do not walk in this Way, that leads to happiness, they Are not so, but the wind of God's Wrath shall drive them away like chaff.
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Now in the third verse, here is first a familiar Similitude of a Tree, and this tree is further discovered, 1. By the nature of it, it is a planted tree, not a wild tree. 2. By the place where it groweth,
Now in the third verse, Here is First a familiar Similitude of a Tree, and this tree is further discovered, 1. By the nature of it, it is a planted tree, not a wild tree. 2. By the place where it grows,
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And the Prophet Esay sheweth that for this end the Lord sent him to his people Israell, Esay 50.4. The Lord God hath given mee the tongue of the Learned, that I should know how to minister a word in due season to him that is weary.
And the Prophet Isaiah shows that for this end the Lord sent him to his people Israel, Isaiah 50.4. The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the Learned, that I should know how to minister a word in due season to him that is weary.
And Christ sheweth in the parable of the Vineyard, Mat. 21.41. That God will let out his Vineyard to such husbandmen as will deliver him the fruites in their seasons.
And christ shows in the parable of the Vineyard, Mathew 21.41. That God will let out his Vineyard to such husbandmen as will deliver him the fruits in their seasons.
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And it is said, Ecclesiast. 10.16, 17. Woe to thee O Land, when thy King is a Child (that is without wisedome and councell) and thy Princes eate in the morning:
And it is said, Ecclesiatest. 10.16, 17. Woe to thee Oh Land, when thy King is a Child (that is without Wisdom and council) and thy Princes eat in the morning:
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So we see that the point is plaine, that the Saints of God ought to observe the fittest seasons and opportunities for their performance of duties and that is a thing both commanded, and commended.
So we see that the point is plain, that the Saints of God ought to observe the Fittest seasons and opportunities for their performance of duties and that is a thing both commanded, and commended.
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But now the Question will be, How shall a man be able to discerne the due season for his services, the sit time for those duties that are to be discharged by him?
But now the Question will be, How shall a man be able to discern the due season for his services, the fit time for those duties that Are to be discharged by him?
So when the Gospell is cleerely preached, and the deep mysteries thereof discovered, and the hazard that such men run as neglect these opportunities fully layd open,
So when the Gospel is clearly preached, and the deep Mysteres thereof discovered, and the hazard that such men run as neglect these opportunities Fully laid open,
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1. In particular: 1. We must be sure to let each time have his allowance that concernes that day, and that time; saith Christ, Mat. 6.34. Take no thought for to morrow, for sufficient to the day is the evill thereof.
1. In particular: 1. We must be sure to let each time have his allowance that concerns that day, and that time; Says christ, Mathew 6.34. Take no Thought for to morrow, for sufficient to the day is the evil thereof.
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Every day bringeth evill enough with it, there are sinnes, failings, and imperfections enough this day, therefore no neede to take care for a second or third day, it is seasonable therefore to set our thoughts upon our present condition,
Every day brings evil enough with it, there Are Sins, failings, and imperfections enough this day, Therefore no need to take care for a second or third day, it is seasonable Therefore to Set our thoughts upon our present condition,
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for as sufficient to the day is the evill thereof, so sufficient to the day are the duties thereof, that dayly taske that God hath set us, may be sufficient to take up our whole thoughts;
for as sufficient to the day is the evil thereof, so sufficient to the day Are the duties thereof, that daily task that God hath Set us, may be sufficient to take up our Whole thoughts;
we are every day to beg our dayly bread, to sue out the pardon of our sinnes, to make our peace with God, we know not whether we shall live till the morrow,
we Are every day to beg our daily bred, to sue out the pardon of our Sins, to make our peace with God, we know not whither we shall live till the morrow,
when he can serve the devill no longer, this is not seasonable, what man would accept of such service? This is just as if a young man that is in his prime strength, should say here is such a burden that I must carry upon paine of death before I dye, I will let it alone untill I am old and weake,
when he can serve the Devil no longer, this is not seasonable, what man would accept of such service? This is just as if a young man that is in his prime strength, should say Here is such a burden that I must carry upon pain of death before I die, I will let it alone until I am old and weak,
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The Holy Ghost giveth this charge Honour the Lord with the first fruits of thine increase, and to such he annexeth this promise, So shall thy barnes be filled with plenty.
The Holy Ghost gives this charge Honour the Lord with the First fruits of thine increase, and to such he annexeth this promise, So shall thy Barns be filled with plenty.
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therefore saith the Lord, Cursed be the deceiver, that hath in his flock a male, (that is ability to serve the Lord according to his word and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing, that is, serveth the Lord according to his covetous minde.
Therefore Says the Lord, Cursed be the deceiver, that hath in his flock a male, (that is ability to serve the Lord according to his word and Sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing, that is, serves the Lord according to his covetous mind.
as for instance, it is a mans dutie daily to pray in his familie, now if a necessary occasionall dutie be cast in, which cannot be discharged afterwards, a man must omit prayer for the present, and discharge that other duty:
as for instance, it is a men duty daily to pray in his family, now if a necessary occasional duty be cast in, which cannot be discharged afterwards, a man must omit prayer for the present, and discharge that other duty:
and helpe our neighbour, and our Saviour sheweth that it is lawfull for a man to pull his Oxe, or his Asse out of the pit upon the Sabboth day, in such cases God will have mercie, and not sacrifice.
and help our neighbour, and our Saviour shows that it is lawful for a man to pull his Ox, or his Ass out of the pit upon the Sabbath day, in such cases God will have mercy, and not sacrifice.
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and herein know that duties of the first table, are to be discharged before duties of the second, we must serve God before men, that duty which is highest in place,
and herein know that duties of the First table, Are to be discharged before duties of the second, we must serve God before men, that duty which is highest in place,
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That which concerns Gods Glory is to be preferred before that which concernes a mans selfe, that which is for my good must give place to that which is for Gods Glory,
That which concerns God's Glory is to be preferred before that which concerns a men self, that which is for my good must give place to that which is for God's Glory,
yet I must learne to doe good to my selfe in the first place, if the duties that are to be discharged in reference to others be of the same ranke and quality, with those that concerne my selfe,
yet I must Learn to do good to my self in the First place, if the duties that Are to be discharged in Referente to Others be of the same rank and quality, with those that concern my self,
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then I must preferre my own occasions before another mans, my goods before his, my body before his, my life before his, serve my selfe in the first place,
then I must prefer my own occasions before Another men, my goods before his, my body before his, my life before his, serve my self in the First place,
First, if the season of doing duties be thus observed, it beautifyeth all our actions, Prov. 25.11. A word spoken in season is like apples of Gold in pictures of Silver.
First, if the season of doing duties be thus observed, it beautifyeth all our actions, Curae 25.11. A word spoken in season is like Apples of Gold in pictures of Silver.
for if conscience now cometh to be awakened, and the sinfull Soule to see, what opportunities God hath vouchsafed it, what profers he hath made, what seasons for the doing,
for if conscience now comes to be awakened, and the sinful Soul to see, what opportunities God hath vouchsafed it, what proffers he hath made, what seasons for the doing,
that seede thrives best that is sowen in its season, and that worke goeth on the best that is undertaken in a fitting time, therfore the Preacher, Eccle. 12.1.
that seed thrives best that is sown in its season, and that work Goes on the best that is undertaken in a fitting time, Therefore the Preacher, Eccle. 12.1.
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and calls for, that men should remember him in, and God seldome giveth the grace of repentance to men in their declining yeares, who have despised it in the daies of their youth.
and calls for, that men should Remember him in, and God seldom gives the grace of Repentance to men in their declining Years, who have despised it in the days of their youth.
If we doe consider our waies, and looke backe upon our former carriages, and veiw over the whole course of our lives, I doubt that the best of us shall finde, that many opportunities, many blessed seasons,
If we do Consider our ways, and look back upon our former carriages, and view over the Whole course of our lives, I doubt that the best of us shall find, that many opportunities, many blessed seasons,
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for the hoarding up of comfortable provision against the evill day have bin neglected, how often hath this gratious Proclimation from heaven sounded in the eares of us notorious Rebells, that whatever our sins have bin,
for the hoarding up of comfortable provision against the evil day have been neglected, how often hath this gracious Proclamation from heaven sounded in the ears of us notorious Rebels, that whatever our Sins have been,
and mercy offered unto us, and say with Pharaohs Butler, I will call to remembrance my faults this day, and let our souls be deeply humbled under the remembrance therof before the Lord.
and mercy offered unto us, and say with Pharaohs Butler, I will call to remembrance my Faults this day, and let our Souls be deeply humbled under the remembrance thereof before the Lord.
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For incouragement, seeing God doth now vouchsafe unto us so many glorious seasons & opportunities, which if improved might be to the eternall welfare of our soules,
For encouragement, seeing God does now vouchsafe unto us so many glorious seasons & opportunities, which if improved might be to the Eternal welfare of our Souls,
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and we must alwayes take especiall care that our duty to our neighbour never justly out that homage and service that we owe unto our God, we must therefore never over-charge our spirits with multiplicitie of worldly businesses,
and we must always take especial care that our duty to our neighbour never justly out that homage and service that we owe unto our God, we must Therefore never overcharge our spirits with Multiplicity of worldly businesses,
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but keepe our souls in such a frame, that we may be able when ever we goe to converse with God, in nny holy ordinance, to set aside all worldly occassions, that neither our hearts,
but keep our Souls in such a frame, that we may be able when ever we go to converse with God, in nny holy Ordinance, to Set aside all worldly occasions, that neither our hearts,
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For direction, we should therefore labour to prevent the time in getting aforehand with it, saich David, Psal. 119. 148. Mine eyes prevent the night-watches, to meditate in thy word.
For direction, we should Therefore labour to prevent the time in getting aforehand with it, saich David, Psalm 119. 148. Mine eyes prevent the Nightwatches, to meditate in thy word.
He was more earnest in the Study of Gods word, then they that kept the Watch were in their Charge, and Psal. 63.6. When I remember thee on my bedde, and meditate on thee in the night-watches:
He was more earnest in the Study of God's word, then they that kept the Watch were in their Charge, and Psalm 63.6. When I Remember thee on my Bed, and meditate on thee in the Nightwatches:
before any State matters were brought before him, before his thoughts were scattered upon the Affaires of his Kingdome, he is a good President in this for all of us to imitate.
before any State matters were brought before him, before his thoughts were scattered upon the Affairs of his Kingdom, he is a good President in this for all of us to imitate.
