Heaven ravished: or A glorious prize, atchieved by an heroicall enterprize: as it was lately presented in a sermon to the honourable House of Commons, at their solemn fast, May 29. 1644. By Henry Hall, B.D. late fellow of Trin. Coll. in Cambridge. Printed by order of the said House.
If we please to go back a little and take the advantage of a run, the coherence will shew that our Saviour having in the former chapt•r chosen the 12. Apostles,
If we please to go back a little and take the advantage of a run, the coherence will show that our Saviour having in the former chapt•r chosen the 12. Apostles,
and sent them out to Preach in the Cities of Jury, here in the beginning of this he goes himself about the same errand, to preach the Gospell in the Cities of Galilee, for so the current of Interpretors carrieth the sence of those words, vers. 1. He departed thence to Teach and to Preach in their Cities, referring it to the Apostles who were all or most of them of Galilee. The promulgation of the glad tydings of the Kingdom of heaven,
and sent them out to Preach in the Cities of Jury, Here in the beginning of this he Goes himself about the same errand, to preach the Gospel in the Cities of Galilee, for so the current of Interpreters Carrieth the sense of those words, vers. 1. He departed thence to Teach and to Preach in their Cities, referring it to the Apostles who were all or most of them of Galilee. The Promulgation of the glad tidings of the Kingdom of heaven,
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now ready to be revealed, it was a matter of that grand importance and generall concernment unto all, that our Saviour thought fit to disperse himself and his Apostles severall wayes, that all the Cities and parts of the land might with more convenience be summoned to take notice of it.
now ready to be revealed, it was a matter of that grand importance and general concernment unto all, that our Saviour Thought fit to disperse himself and his Apostles several ways, that all the Cities and parts of the land might with more convenience be summoned to take notice of it.
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This scruple was necessary to be cleared, and therefore John being cast into prison, and now neere unto his Martyrdom, he dispatcheth out two of his Disciples in an Embassy unto Christ, to know of him whether he was NONLATINALPHABET that grand Redeemer of I•rael, so much desired and so long expected,
This scruple was necessary to be cleared, and Therefore John being cast into prison, and now near unto his Martyrdom, he dispatcheth out two of his Disciples in an Embassy unto christ, to know of him whither he was that grand Redeemer of I•rael, so much desired and so long expected,
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for the Oracle from heaven had satisfied him in this, and He others, John 1.32, 33. &c. But it was out of a pious desire to imform and settle his Disciples who were not yet so well resolved in that matter,
for the Oracle from heaven had satisfied him in this, and He Others, John 1.32, 33. etc. But it was out of a pious desire to imform and settle his Disciples who were not yet so well resolved in that matter,
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Our Saviour therefore having at that time, as appeares by another paralell place, wrought sundry miracles in healing the sick, clensing the Lepers, raising the dead, he returnes this answer, vers. 4, 5, 6. Go and shew unto Iohn what things you have heard and seen, implying fairely, that such divine words and works, carried light and conviction enough along with them, to bewray the Author of them,
Our Saviour Therefore having At that time, as appears by Another parallel place, wrought sundry Miracles in healing the sick, cleansing the Lepers, raising the dead, he returns this answer, vers. 4, 5, 6. Go and show unto John what things you have herd and seen, implying fairly, that such divine words and works, carried Light and conviction enough along with them, to bewray the Author of them,
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for howsoever the people might haply think by occasion of this message, that Iohn after his imprisonment might change his minde and not retaine the same opinion of Christ which he had before,
for howsoever the people might haply think by occasion of this message, that John After his imprisonment might change his mind and not retain the same opinion of christ which he had before,
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yet our Saviour cleares him from any umbrage of such a suspition by that quaere which he puts forth to the multitude, vers. 7. What went ye out into the wildernesse to see? intimating that they could not in reason suppose that Camell-hayred Prophet, haunting the Wildernesse, to be such a fickle, humorous,
yet our Saviour clears him from any umbrage of such a suspicion by that quaere which he puts forth to the multitude, vers. 7. What went you out into the Wilderness to see? intimating that they could not in reason suppose that Camell-hayred Prophet, haunting the Wilderness, to be such a fickle, humorous,
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2. He extolls his Office and Function, he being not onely a Prophet but much more then a Prophet, v. 9. The ancient Prophets they saw Christ a far off but Iohn saw him face to face;
2. He extols his Office and Function, he being not only a Prophet but much more then a Prophet, v. 9. The ancient prophets they saw christ a Far off but John saw him face to face;
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they fore-shewed his comming, but Iohn was his harbinger and immediate fore-runner, that pointed him out with his singer, saying, this is he, in which respect our Saviour rankes him above the chiefe of Prophets,
they foreshowed his coming, but John was his harbinger and immediate forerunner, that pointed him out with his singer, saying, this is he, in which respect our Saviour ranks him above the chief of prophets,
and makes him the greatest meere man that ever was born of a woman, and yet withall gives a prerogative of excellencie to the meanest Officer in the Kingdom of heaven above him, vers. 11. which must not be understood of inherent holinesse or personall grace (for in that respect the ordinary ministers of the Gospell are much inferiour unto Iohn ) but it is to be interpreted of their more honourable Office and Function, in which they go beyond Iohn, and excell him as far as he did the former Prophets, it being a received maxim, that he that is least in a greater Order, is greater than the greatest of a lesser Order;
and makes him the greatest mere man that ever was born of a woman, and yet withal gives a prerogative of excellency to the Meanest Officer in the Kingdom of heaven above him, vers. 11. which must not be understood of inherent holiness or personal grace (for in that respect the ordinary Ministers of the Gospel Are much inferior unto John) but it is to be interpreted of their more honourable Office and Function, in which they go beyond John, and excel him as Far as he did the former prophets, it being a received maxim, that he that is lest in a greater Order, is greater than the greatest of a lesser Order;
3. But the principall commendation of Iohn and the fairest flower in all his garland is taken from the singular effect and force of his ministery, it being not dull and sluggish,
3. But the principal commendation of John and the Fairest flower in all his garland is taken from the singular Effect and force of his Ministry, it being not dull and sluggish,
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1. The Noble prize to be atchieved is the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. The honourable and heroicall enterprize is to invade and seize upon this Kingdom. 3. The condition and quality of the enterprizers, they are not remisse and slack,
1. The Noble prize to be achieved is the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. The honourable and heroical enterprise is to invade and seize upon this Kingdom. 3. The condition and quality of the enterprizers, they Are not remiss and slack,
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but eager and violent. 4. The Issue and successe of the enterprizers, they prevaile in their design and take the Kingdom by force. 5. The period or date from which this violence begins,
but eager and violent. 4. The Issue and success of the enterprizers, they prevail in their Design and take the Kingdom by force. 5. The Period or date from which this violence begins,
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And from Christs time to the end of the world, wheresoever the Gospell is preached, which is the ministery of the Spirit, discovering glorious things in the Kingdom of heaven,
And from Christ time to the end of the world, wheresoever the Gospel is preached, which is the Ministry of the Spirit, discovering glorious things in the Kingdom of heaven,
and working mighty impressions upon the consciences of men by meanes of such discoveries, there will be violence offered and resolute attempts and enterprizes taken in hand,
and working mighty impressions upon the Consciences of men by means of such discoveries, there will be violence offered and resolute attempts and Enterprises taken in hand,
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and to omit the various use of the notion (if yet it be taken at all in a various use) for I rather hold with the Judicious Cameron, that it imports alwayes one and the same thing, even the Kingdom of Christ the mediator over the Church and people of the New Testament, with the preaching of the Gospell and the other Ordinances of Evangelicall and Christian worship which properly belong thereunto.
and to omit the various use of the notion (if yet it be taken At all in a various use) for I rather hold with the Judicious Cameron, that it imports always one and the same thing, even the Kingdom of christ the Mediator over the Church and people of the New Testament, with the preaching of the Gospel and the other Ordinances of Evangelical and Christian worship which properly belong thereunto.
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Angels, and men, and devils, being put in subjection under him, and of this the Prophet speakes, Psal. 102. v. 19. The Lord hath prepared his Throne in heaven,
Angels, and men, and Devils, being put in subjection under him, and of this the Prophet speaks, Psalm 102. v. 19. The Lord hath prepared his Throne in heaven,
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2. There is a Kingdom of Grace, which Christ as Mediator exercised in a more especiall and peculiar manner, over the Church and Common-wealth of the Jewes, before the time of his Incarnation and comming into the world;
2. There is a Kingdom of Grace, which christ as Mediator exercised in a more especial and peculiar manner, over the Church and Commonwealth of the Jews, before the time of his Incarnation and coming into the world;
for even the Jewes as well as we, were unto God a Kingdom of Priests and an holy Nation, Exod. 19.5. and the Lord was their King, Judge, and Lawgiver, Esay 33.22.
for even the Jews as well as we, were unto God a Kingdom of Priests and an holy nation, Exod 19.5. and the Lord was their King, Judge, and Lawgiver, Isaiah 33.22.
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and Salomon, after David his Father, is said to raign over Israel sitting upon the thron of Jah, 1 Chron. 29 23. and hence as one of the Ancients well observes out of Josephus, The Politick State and form of Government among the Jewes, It was neither a Monarchy,
and Solomon, After David his Father, is said to Reign over Israel sitting upon the thron of Jah, 1 Chronicles 29 23. and hence as one of the Ancients well observes out of Josephus, The Politic State and from of Government among the Jews, It was neither a Monarchy,
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Christ therefore reigned over the Jewes as mediator many hundreds of yeeres before he was born of the Virgin Mother, the Kingdom and government even then was upon his shoulders,
christ Therefore reigned over the Jews as Mediator many hundreds of Years before he was born of the Virgae Mother, the Kingdom and government even then was upon his shoulders,
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yet you shall never finde throughout all the whol Scripture, that State and manner of Christs Raign over the Church of the Old Testament called The Kingdom of Heaven,
yet you shall never find throughout all the Whole Scripture, that State and manner of Christ Reign over the Church of the Old Testament called The Kingdom of Heaven,
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and the principall reason seemes to be this, because the whol policy and form of it, was Typicall and Ceremoniall, all things being carried then in clouds and shadows and mysticall prefigurations of good things to come, the truth and substance whereof was not yet exhibited and revealed.
and the principal reason seems to be this, Because the Whole policy and from of it, was Typical and Ceremonial, all things being carried then in Clouds and shadows and mystical prefigurations of good things to come, the truth and substance whereof was not yet exhibited and revealed.
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and their Ordinances and rites of Worship, carnall Ordinances, imposed onely untill the time of reformation, vers. 10. the like censure he is bold to passe upon their sacrifices and offerings, They were only patterns and figures of things in the heavens,
and their Ordinances and Rites of Worship, carnal Ordinances, imposed only until the time of Reformation, vers. 10. the like censure he is bold to pass upon their Sacrifices and offerings, They were only patterns and figures of things in the heavens,
therefore that pollicy and ceremoniall forme of Church administration, was not fit to be called by so high and glorious a Title, The Kingdom of heaven.
Therefore that policy and ceremonial Form of Church administration, was not fit to be called by so high and glorious a Title, The Kingdom of heaven.
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But now in the dayes and by the ministery of John the Baptist the Leviticall Paedagogie, with all the carnall rudiments and umbrages of it, began to wax old,
But now in the days and by the Ministry of John the Baptist the Levitical Pedagogy, with all the carnal rudiments and umbrages of it, began to wax old,
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another manner of Church State much more spirituall, entring then upon the Stage and comming in by degrees in the roome of it, which therefore in the New Testament is commonly called, The Kingdom of heaven. *
Another manner of Church State much more spiritual, entering then upon the Stage and coming in by Degrees in the room of it, which Therefore in the New Testament is commonly called, The Kingdom of heaven. *
In the dayes of those Kings the God of heaven shall set up a Kingdom which shall never be destroyed, &c. this passage Aben-Ezra and the Jewish Rabbins do generally interpret,
In the days of those Kings the God of heaven shall Set up a Kingdom which shall never be destroyed, etc. this passage Aben-ezra and the Jewish Rabbis do generally interpret,
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and you shall finde that which in the former place is called the Kingdom of heaven, in the latter is the Kingdom of God, the difference in the thing it self being none at all,
and you shall find that which in the former place is called the Kingdom of heaven, in the latter is the Kingdom of God, the difference in the thing it self being none At all,
But now this Evangelicall state of the Christian Church, called the Kingdom of heaven, it is either Militant or Triumphant, the State of Grace or the State of Glory, which for kinde and nature are both one,
But now this Evangelical state of the Christian Church, called the Kingdom of heaven, it is either Militant or Triumphant, the State of Grace or the State of Glory, which for kind and nature Are both one,
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the way to the Kingdom is not without some first fruits of the Kingdom, saith Bernard. And the State of glory on the other side, what is it else but grace fully perfect and consummate.
the Way to the Kingdom is not without Some First fruits of the Kingdom, Says Bernard. And the State of glory on the other side, what is it Else but grace Fully perfect and consummate.
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It is the former of these which is here principally meant, to wit, the Militant Estate of the Christian Church, in which men are brought to live under the gracious and milde government of Christ;
It is the former of these which is Here principally meant, to wit, the Militant Estate of the Christian Church, in which men Are brought to live under the gracious and mild government of christ;
and then, 2. To accept of the pardon and remission of them in such sort as it is offered in the tenor of the New Covenant. 3. To render back as a Tribute of thankfulnesse a free, cheerfull, universall and constant obedience to all the revealed Will of God.
and then, 2. To accept of the pardon and remission of them in such sort as it is offered in the tenor of the New Covenant. 3. To render back as a Tribute of thankfulness a free, cheerful, universal and constant Obedience to all the revealed Will of God.
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The next thing to be cleered is how this Kingdom may be said to suffer violence? And here Interpretors varie, I shall give a touch of their severall descantings.
The next thing to be cleared is how this Kingdom may be said to suffer violence? And Here Interpreters vary, I shall give a touch of their several descantings.
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naturall motion springs from naturall principles, and tends to naturall objects and ends, but the motion, saith Hierome of these enterprizers was not such,
natural motion springs from natural principles, and tends to natural objects and ends, but the motion, Says Jerome of these enterprizers was not such,
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those that were by nature born men of an elementary constitution, being upon the matter little other then mushromes sprung out of the earth, were transported with a more then generous affectation to become Angels,
those that were by nature born men of an elementary constitution, being upon the matter little other then mushrooms sprung out of the earth, were transported with a more then generous affectation to become Angels,
as theeves and robters do by the high way In like manner the Gentiles, say these Authors, who had no right unto the Kingdom of Heaven (for they were strangers from the Common-wealth of Israell, aliens from the Covenants of promise, without God and without hope in the world) yet they came thronging and crowding in howsoever:
as thieves and robters do by the high Way In like manner the Gentiles, say these Authors, who had no right unto the Kingdom of Heaven (for they were Strangers from the Commonwealth of Israel, aliens from the Covenants of promise, without God and without hope in the world) yet they Come thronging and crowding in howsoever:
Rapuit Ecclesia regnum, a Synagogue saith Ambrose, the Jewes being Abrahams children thought this kingdom to be an inheritance due unto them onely, in respect of their lineall descent and propagation from their Ancestors,
Ravished Ecclesia Kingdom, a Synagogue Says Ambrose, the Jews being Abrahams children Thought this Kingdom to be an inheritance due unto them only, in respect of their lineal descent and propagation from their Ancestors,
This exposition carries smoothnesse and concinnity enough with it, and might well be admitted were it not that it antedates a little too soone the conversion of the Gentiles who sprung not in with such violence nor in such numbers and multitudes ▪ till after the dayes of Iohn the Baptist in whose time yet this violence began.
This exposition carries smoothness and concinnity enough with it, and might well be admitted were it not that it antedates a little too soon the conversion of the Gentiles who sprung not in with such violence nor in such numbers and Multitudes ▪ till After the days of John the Baptist in whose time yet this violence began.
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for so in moralls we account them violent who are not dull and sluggish, but earnest and serious in their work, warm and zealous in their pursuite, impetuous and resolute in their undertakings,
for so in morals we account them violent who Are not dull and sluggish, but earnest and serious in their work, warm and zealous in their pursuit, impetuous and resolute in their undertakings,
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and such was the disposition of many people in Johns dayes, they were so bent and set upon the Kingdom of heaven, that no difficulties or discouragements could take them off, they would have a share whatsoever it cost them.
and such was the disposition of many people in Johns days, they were so bent and Set upon the Kingdom of heaven, that no difficulties or discouragements could take them off, they would have a share whatsoever it cost them.
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the sum of his notion, to give you an account of it in a word, it is grounded upon the proper signification and common use of the word NONLATINALPHABET which in all sorts of Authors is for the most part taken in the active,
the sum of his notion, to give you an account of it in a word, it is grounded upon the proper signification and Common use of the word which in all sorts of Authors is for the most part taken in the active,
and but seldom and very sparingly in the passive, and if you please thus to take it here, the sense will run cleer and smooth to this effect, from the dayes of John the Baptist untill now, regnum caelorum vi ingruit vi irrumpit, the kingdom of heaven breakes in by force.
and but seldom and very sparingly in the passive, and if you please thus to take it Here, the sense will run clear and smooth to this Effect, from the days of John the Baptist until now, Kingdom caelorum vi ingruit vi irrumpit, the Kingdom of heaven breaks in by force.
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the word is the same there and here, and I know no reason of any force why the Active signification of it may not be admitted here as well as there, the places being parallell, its probable enough that one and the same line of Interpretation may serve them both.
the word is the same there and Here, and I know no reason of any force why the Active signification of it may not be admitted Here as well as there, the places being parallel, its probable enough that one and the same line of Interpretation may serve them both.
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his Ministry being the common bound-stone betwixt the Jewish and the Christian Church, the limits from which the Law and the Prophets took their conclusion,
his Ministry being the Common bound-stone betwixt the Jewish and the Christian Church, the Limits from which the Law and the prophets took their conclusion,
therefore choose whether sence you please, the difference will not be materiall in respect of the observations arising hence, which before I enter upon, there is yet one thing more to be explained in a word or two,
Therefore choose whither sense you please, the difference will not be material in respect of the observations arising hence, which before I enter upon, there is yet one thing more to be explained in a word or two,
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therefore the Evangelist hath coupled them both together, Mar. 1.1, 2, 3. and S. Peter hath done the like, Act. 10.37. The Word you know which was published through all Judea, beginning at Galilee, after the Baptisme which John Preached.
Therefore the Evangelist hath coupled them both together, Mar. 1.1, 2, 3. and S. Peter hath done the like, Act. 10.37. The Word you know which was published through all Judea, beginning At Galilee, After the Baptism which John Preached.
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and to make him manifest unto Israel, Iohn 1.31. His preaching being in the Spirit and power of Elias tended unto this, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, Luke 1.17. and his Baptisme being a summons to repentance for the remission of sins, Mar. 1.4. did manifestly pre-ingage the people to beleeve in him that should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus, Acts 19.4.
and to make him manifest unto Israel, John 1.31. His preaching being in the Spirit and power of Elias tended unto this, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, Lycia 1.17. and his Baptism being a summons to Repentance for the remission of Sins, Mar. 1.4. did manifestly pre-ingage the people to believe in him that should come After him, that is, on christ jesus, Acts 19.4.
the people lived under shadowes and dark clouds before, which cast forth but little light and yeelded lesse heate, their hearts were as cold and frozen as yee, under the Ministery of the Pharisees and Scribes,
the people lived under shadows and dark Clouds before, which cast forth but little Light and yielded less heat, their hearts were as cold and frozen as ye, under the Ministry of the Pharisees and Scribes,
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but Iohn was a burning and shining light, Ioh. 5.35. His Doctrin and conversation kindled a light of knowledge and an heat of zeal in the hearts and consciences of men, which drew them to Christ with much violence.
but John was a burning and shining Light, John 5.35. His Doctrine and Conversation kindled a Light of knowledge and an heat of zeal in the hearts and Consciences of men, which drew them to christ with much violence.
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3. When Iohn had once begun this course, soone after, our Saviour with his twelve Apostles and 70. Disciples came after him advancing and carrying on the work to a greater height and progresse,
3. When John had once begun this course, soon After, our Saviour with his twelve Apostles and 70. Disciples Come After him advancing and carrying on the work to a greater height and progress,
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and look how far Iohns ministery excelled all that went before, so far did the ministery of our Saviour and his followers excell and go beyond him, both in respect of a more cleer manifestation of glorious truths,
and look how Far Iohns Ministry excelled all that went before, so Far did the Ministry of our Saviour and his followers excel and go beyond him, both in respect of a more clear manifestation of glorious truths,
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2. Where it pleaseth God to raise up choyce and pr••ious Instruments to Pre•ch the Gospell (as he did here) there the Kingdom of Christ will forcibly come in,
2. Where it Pleases God to raise up choice and pr••ious Instruments to Pre•ch the Gospel (as he did hear) there the Kingdom of christ will forcibly come in,
looke upon which you will, of all the States and Governments in the world, even those that are most exactly ordered according to the rules of Civill Policy, Justice and prudence,
look upon which you will, of all the States and Governments in the world, even those that Are most exactly ordered according to the rules of Civil Policy, justice and prudence,
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and you shall finde that they are but men at the best, and often worse then men, beasts and sometimes worse than beasts, devils that beare all the rule and carry all the stroak.
and you shall find that they Are but men At the best, and often Worse then men, beasts and sometime Worse than beasts, Devils that bear all the Rule and carry all the stroke.
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S. Augustin is in the right for this Magna Regna, Magna l•tro•ima, the great Kingdomes of the world, what are they else in plain English but Tabernacles of Robbers, dens of Lyons,
S. Augustin is in the right for this Magna Regna, Magna l•tro•ima, the great Kingdoms of the world, what Are they Else in plain English but Tabernacles of Robbers, dens of Lyons,
2. The Church is the kingdom of heaven, because the Prince that commands there, is the Lord from heaven, The stone cut out of the mountaine without hands;
2. The Church is the Kingdom of heaven, Because the Prince that commands there, is the Lord from heaven, The stone Cut out of the mountain without hands;
and heavenly to, in respect of his Inauguration and entrance into his Kingdome, which was neither by popular Election, which course he declined John 6.15. nor by succession, for his Kingdome rests solely in his own hands, and never did nor can passe from predecessour to successor;
and heavenly to, in respect of his Inauguration and Entrance into his Kingdom, which was neither by popular Election, which course he declined John 6.15. nor by succession, for his Kingdom rests solely in his own hands, and never did nor can pass from predecessor to successor;
When Peter drew his sword he commanded him to put it up, For my Kingdome (saith he) is not of this world, its in this world, but not of this world, the prime source and originall of it is not from hence, John 18.36.
When Peter drew his sword he commanded him to put it up, For my Kingdom (Says he) is not of this world, its in this world, but not of this world, the prime source and original of it is not from hence, John 18.36.
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but onely by the preaching of the Gospell, Micah 7.11. In the day that thy walls shall be built the D•cree shall be far removed, which Piscator Interprets thus, longe lati { que } propagalitur Evangelium;
but only by the preaching of the Gospel, micah 7.11. In the day that thy walls shall be built the D•cree shall be Far removed, which Piscator Interprets thus, long Latin { que } propagalitur Evangelium;
4. In respect of the Subjects who are not of this world, but severed and separated from it. 1. By an heavenly Election, They are the Congregation of the first born, whose names are enrolled in heaven, Heb. 12 23. And 2. They are taken and bought from the earth, by a speciall work of Redemption, out of every Country, and Kindred, and People, and Nation, Revel. 59. and cap. 14.3, 4.3. They are singled out from others by a powerfull conversion, upon which ground they are saluted, Holy brethren partakers of the heavenly calling, Heb. 3.1.
4. In respect of the Subject's who Are not of this world, but severed and separated from it. 1. By an heavenly Election, They Are the Congregation of the First born, whose names Are enrolled in heaven, Hebrew 12 23. And 2. They Are taken and bought from the earth, by a special work of Redemption, out of every Country, and Kindred, and People, and nation, Revel. 59. and cap. 14.3, 4.3. They Are singled out from Others by a powerful conversion, upon which ground they Are saluted, Holy brothers partakers of the heavenly calling, Hebrew 3.1.
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5. The Lawes and Ordinances which the Church is governed by, are all extracts taken from an heavenly originall, copies and draughts derived from the Pattern in the Mount,
5. The Laws and Ordinances which the Church is governed by, Are all extracts taken from an heavenly original, copies and draughts derived from the Pattern in the Mount,
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6. The Acts and administrations of the Church, if they be such as they should be, divine and Spirituall, they sent not of the earth, breathe not of the world,
6. The Acts and administrations of the Church, if they be such as they should be, divine and Spiritual, they sent not of the earth, breathe not of the world,
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And the Apostle tels us likewise, that when men Prophecy, there is such a demonstration of divine power, that unbeleevers comming in are convinced by it, saying, God is in you of a truth, 1 Cor. 14.25.
And the Apostle tells us likewise, that when men Prophecy, there is such a demonstration of divine power, that unbelievers coming in Are convinced by it, saying, God is in you of a truth, 1 Cor. 14.25.
and generally all Church administrations they are not such as they should be, if they carry not with them a certaine perfume as it were, or odor of heaven.
and generally all Church administrations they Are not such as they should be, if they carry not with them a certain perfume as it were, or odour of heaven.
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which is this, Where the Lord raiseth up choyce Instruments to Preach the Gospell, as he did here in the dayes of Iohn and of our Saviour, there the Kingdom of heaven comes in amaire,
which is this, Where the Lord Raiseth up choice Instruments to Preach the Gospel, as he did Here in the days of John and of our Saviour, there the Kingdom of heaven comes in amaire,
For the proof of this, see the truth of it in cleer predictions and prophecies, foretelling that it should be so, Esay 2.1, 2, 3. It shall come to passe in the latter dayes, that the Mountaine of the Lords house shall be lifted up (not onely on the Mount Marlah at Jerusalem) but on the top of the Mountaines,
For the proof of this, see the truth of it in clear predictions and prophecies, foretelling that it should be so, Isaiah 2.1, 2, 3. It shall come to pass in the latter days, that the Mountain of the lords house shall be lifted up (not only on the Mount Marlah At Jerusalem) but on the top of the Mountains,
When Christ sends out his Gospell, which is that rod of his power, out of Sion, he will then be ruler in the midst of his enemies, In the day when he sends out his Armies (to wit of Apostles and Prophets) His people shall be a willing people, or as some Interpretors turn it, they shall be all voluntiers in the beauty of his holinesse,
When christ sends out his Gospel, which is that rod of his power, out of Sion, he will then be ruler in the midst of his enemies, In the day when he sends out his Armies (to wit of Apostles and prophets) His people shall be a willing people, or as Some Interpreters turn it, they shall be all Volunteers in the beauty of his holiness,
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and the dew of his youth (that is, the multitudes of children that shall be born unto him) shall be as numerous as drops of dew in a spring or summers morning.
and the due of his youth (that is, the Multitudes of children that shall be born unto him) shall be as numerous as drops of due in a spring or summer's morning.
and by Solemn Baptisme took the oath of allegeance unto him, Mat. 3.5, 6. And the Ministery of Christ and his Apostles was yet more effectuall, their diligence was such, that they went through every City and Village preaching and shewing the glad tydings of the Kingdome of God, Luk 8.1. And the people flocked after them in such multitudes that they trode one upon another; Luke 12.1.
and by Solemn Baptism took the oath of allegiance unto him, Mathew 3.5, 6. And the Ministry of christ and his Apostles was yet more effectual, their diligence was such, that they went through every city and Village preaching and showing the glad tidings of the Kingdom of God, Luk 8.1. And the people flocked After them in such Multitudes that they trodden one upon Another; Lycia 12.1.
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And they were so eager and violent for the Kingdom of God, that they came by break of day to seek Christ in the desert and they layd hold of him that he should not depart from them, Luk. 4.42.
And they were so eager and violent for the Kingdom of God, that they Come by break of day to seek christ in the desert and they laid hold of him that he should not depart from them, Luk. 4.42.
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& confined only to the Jews; but after that Christ was once by his Ascention lifted up unto heaven, then he drew all men after him, John 12.32. then was fulfilled, and not before as some learned conceive, that prediction of our Saviour Mat. 16.28, Verily I say unto you, there be some standing here, that shall not taste of death till they have seen the Kingdome of God come with power.
& confined only to the jews; but After that christ was once by his Ascension lifted up unto heaven, then he drew all men After him, John 12.32. then was fulfilled, and not before as Some learned conceive, that prediction of our Saviour Mathew 16.28, Verily I say unto you, there be Some standing Here, that shall not taste of death till they have seen the Kingdom of God come with power.
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The Jewes had most of them a strong prejudice against Christ, yet S. Peter with his Fish•rs net came over them and caught 3000. of them at one draught, Act. 2.41.
The Jews had most of them a strong prejudice against christ, yet S. Peter with his Fish•rs net Come over them and caught 3000. of them At one draught, Act. 2.41.
The Reasons are, 1. This is the Institution and Ordinance of God, which therefore must needs be mighty and powerfull, to bring about the end it was appointed for:
The Reasons Are, 1. This is the Institution and Ordinance of God, which Therefore must needs be mighty and powerful, to bring about the end it was appointed for:
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It is not the bare sound of the Word, but the concurrence of God with his own Ordinance that did give it such life and successe every where, Mark 16. ult. As the woman of Tekoah was subtile,
It is not the bore found of the Word, but the concurrence of God with his own Ordinance that did give it such life and success every where, Mark 16. ult. As the woman of Tekoah was subtle,
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because the hand of Ioab was with her, so the Preaching of the Apostles was powerfull because the hand of the Lord was with them, Act. 11.21 Zabarell gives this account why heate being but a meere accident is yet the cause of all nutrition;
Because the hand of Ioab was with her, so the Preaching of the Apostles was powerful Because the hand of the Lord was with them, Act. 11.21 Zabarell gives this account why heat being but a mere accident is yet the cause of all nutrition;
And if any aske, How the Preaching of the Gospell workes such rare effects, it being so weak and contemptible a thing, the answer is, Non ut sonus sed ut instrumentum dei, not as it is a sound,
And if any ask, How the Preaching of the Gospel works such rare effects, it being so weak and contemptible a thing, the answer is, Non ut Sound sed ut Instrument dei, not as it is a found,
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well neere to the third part of the know world, Yet I dare not speak, saith he, of any thing which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed, through the mighty power of the Spirit of God, Rom. 15.19, 20. 2. In the Gospel there is a discovery of great and glorious things, which objectively and morally work upon the apprehensions of men.
well near to the third part of the know world, Yet I Dare not speak, Says he, of any thing which christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed, through the mighty power of the Spirit of God, Rom. 15.19, 20. 2. In the Gospel there is a discovery of great and glorious things, which objectively and morally work upon the apprehensions of men.
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All objects make impressions upon the hearts of men according as the worth and excellency, the use and necessity of them is more or lesse apprehended, every man is drawn by that which appeares best for him in his own judgment:
All objects make impressions upon the hearts of men according as the worth and excellency, the use and necessity of them is more or less apprehended, every man is drawn by that which appears best for him in his own judgement:
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the great things propounded in the Gospell, when they are seene and understood according to their own worth, they attract the heart and ravish the affections;
the great things propounded in the Gospel, when they Are seen and understood according to their own worth, they attract the heart and ravish the affections;
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and when there is an impression of light set on irresistably upon the minde, the will and affections are alwayes in a due proportion, equally moved and stirred as the hinder wheeles in a coach are with the former,
and when there is an impression of Light Set on irresistible upon the mind, the will and affections Are always in a due proportion, equally moved and stirred as the hinder wheels in a coach Are with the former,
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and when both the understanding is conquered, and the will caught, and the affections ravished, what then can hinder men from comming into the Kingdome of Christ.
and when both the understanding is conquered, and the will caught, and the affections ravished, what then can hinder men from coming into the Kingdom of christ.
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Surely then the preaching of the Gospell, and the dispensation of the mysteries of it, being the right use of the Keyes of knowledge, must needs be a meanes to give people admission and entrance into that Kingdom.
Surely then the preaching of the Gospel, and the Dispensation of the Mysteres of it, being the right use of the Keys of knowledge, must needs be a means to give people admission and Entrance into that Kingdom.
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3. In the Preaching of the Gospell there is not onely a bare Proposition and discovery of glorious things to whet up and provoke the affections of men,
3. In the Preaching of the Gospel there is not only a bore Proposition and discovery of glorious things to whet up and provoke the affections of men,
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as if the Lord were weary of his Kingdome, and would gladly make it over unto men, he offers it for nothing, requires nothing but acceptance and thankes;
as if the Lord were weary of his Kingdom, and would gladly make it over unto men, he offers it for nothing, requires nothing but acceptance and thanks;
As Lot urged the Angels and offered violence to them to come and lodge with him, Gen. 19.3. and Jacob in like manner was urgent with his brother to accept his present, Gen. 33.11. and the Levites father-in-law would needs with much importunity heape kindnesse upon him;
As Lot urged the Angels and offered violence to them to come and lodge with him, Gen. 19.3. and Jacob in like manner was urgent with his brother to accept his present, Gen. 33.11. and the Levites father-in-law would needs with much importunity heap kindness upon him;
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so the Lord he seemes with a loving violence to obtrude, as it were, his Kingdom upon men, and to presse it upon them with such eagernesse of affection,
so the Lord he seems with a loving violence to obtrude, as it were, his Kingdom upon men, and to press it upon them with such eagerness of affection,
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When the guests that were invited to the marriage Supper of the Kings Son, refused the offer, Go, saith he, into the high wayes and hedges and Market places,
When the guests that were invited to the marriage Supper of the Kings Son, refused the offer, Go, Says he, into the high ways and hedges and Market places,
and bring in the blinde, and the lame, and the halt, NONLATINALPHABET, Luke 14.23. compell them to enter in, that is, use all your uttermost endeavours to allure and draw them, try all conclusions by perswasions, promises, threats, to work upon them.
and bring in the blind, and the lame, and the halt,, Lycia 14.23. compel them to enter in, that is, use all your uttermost endeavours to allure and draw them, try all conclusions by persuasions, promises, Treats, to work upon them.
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but the Lord drawes it with a sweet and liberall NONLATINALPHABET a loving and gentle violence, a pleasing & powerfull necessity, which in effect is all one with those cords of a man and bands of love which the Prophet speakes of, Hosea 11.4. and when men are thus drawn its no marvell if they come and offer violence to the Kingdom of heaven, when it hath first offered such violence to them.
but the Lord draws it with a sweet and liberal a loving and gentle violence, a pleasing & powerful necessity, which in Effect is all one with those cords of a man and bans of love which the Prophet speaks of, Hosea 11.4. and when men Are thus drawn its no marvel if they come and offer violence to the Kingdom of heaven, when it hath First offered such violence to them.
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4. The Gospell and Kingdom of Christ is of an increasing and growing nature, it spreads like a leaven, Mat. 13.33. growes like a graine of mustard seed, ver.
4. The Gospel and Kingdom of christ is of an increasing and growing nature, it spreads like a leaven, Mathew 13.33. grows like a grain of mustard seed, ver.
31. It got first into families, then it crept next into Cities, afterwards it advanced into whole Provinces, Countries, Common-wealths, that little stone that was cut out of the mountaine without hands, figured the Kingdome of Christ which will break in pieces all other Kingdomes,
31. It god First into families, then it crept next into Cities, afterwards it advanced into Whole Provinces, Countries, Commonwealths, that little stone that was Cut out of the mountain without hands, figured the Kingdom of christ which will break in Pieces all other Kingdoms,
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and grow into a great mountaine filling the whole earth, Deut. 2.34, 35. 5. And that which is yet more observable, this Kingdom of Christ it growes by its losses, thrives by its decayes, prospers by its oppositions:
and grow into a great mountain filling the Whole earth, Deuteronomy 2.34, 35. 5. And that which is yet more observable, this Kingdom of christ it grows by its losses, thrives by its decays, prospers by its oppositions:
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the old rule here if ever holds true, Punitis ingeniis gliscit it authoritas, opposition makes the Gospell it self, and those that bring it, gather strength and win the more Authority:
the old Rule Here if ever holds true, Punitis ingeniis gliscit it Authoritas, opposition makes the Gospel it self, and those that bring it, gather strength and win the more authority:
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when the Apostle was cast into prison, the Word of the Lord was not bound, howsoever the Adversaries thought to stop the proceedings of the Gospell by that course,
when the Apostle was cast into prison, the Word of the Lord was not bound, howsoever the Adversaries Thought to stop the proceedings of the Gospel by that course,
yet it tended rather to the enlarging and propagation thereof, Phil. 1.11, 12. Lo here how bonds and fetters helped forward the happy spreading and progresse of Christs Kingdome;
yet it tended rather to the enlarging and propagation thereof, Philip 1.11, 12. Lo Here how bonds and fetters helped forward the happy spreading and progress of Christ Kingdom;
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and not onely so, but even grow famous too in Caesars Palace, the Apostle tooke notice else-where, of a great doore and effectuall, which was opened unto him,
and not only so, but even grow famous too in Caesars Palace, the Apostle took notice elsewhere, of a great door and effectual, which was opened unto him,
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when the Dragon lay in waite to devoure the Churches man-childe as soone as it was borne, he was frustrate of his hopes, notwithstanding all his rage, the childe was caught up to the Throne of God, Revel. 12.5.
when the Dragon lay in wait to devour the Churches Manchild as soon as it was born, he was frustrate of his hope's, notwithstanding all his rage, the child was caught up to the Throne of God, Revel. 12.5.
So in Dioclesians time, when there was set up an Edict in the Market place for the utter extirpation of Christianity, the whol world soon after turned Christian.
So in Diocletians time, when there was Set up an Edict in the Market place for the utter extirpation of Christianity, the Whole world soon After turned Christian.
Its a sign that God is comming to Keep his Court of residence, where he sends out harbingers to take up roomes and to prepare lodging and entertainment for him.
Its a Signen that God is coming to Keep his Court of residence, where he sends out harbingers to take up rooms and to prepare lodging and entertainment for him.
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When Saviours come upon mount Sion, the next newes is this, That the Kingdom is the Lords, Obad. v. 21. God abates nothing to a people of the height of his favours when he vouchsafes unto them this mercy, Jer. 3.14, 15. Its promised as a speciall token and pledge of Gods matrimoniall love, Return unto me ye back-sliding children,
When Saviors come upon mount Sion, the next news is this, That the Kingdom is the lords, Obadiah v. 21. God abates nothing to a people of the height of his favours when he vouchsafes unto them this mercy, Jer. 3.14, 15. Its promised as a special token and pledge of God's matrimonial love, Return unto me you backsliding children,
1. The greatest Honour and advancement that can befall a Nation. Its that which makes a Country to be the land of Immannel, Esay 8.8. A glorious high Throne, Jer. 17.12. A Crown of glory and a Royall Diadem in the Lords hand, Esay, 62.3. In a word, this is it which lifts up a people as high as heaven, Mat. 11.23. Let Italy glory in this, That it is, for pleasure, the garden of the world;
1. The greatest Honour and advancement that can befall a nation. Its that which makes a Country to be the land of Immannel, Isaiah 8.8. A glorious high Throne, Jer. 17.12. A Crown of glory and a Royal Diadem in the lords hand, Isaiah, 62.3. In a word, this is it which lifts up a people as high as heaven, Mathew 11.23. Let Italy glory in this, That it is, for pleasure, the garden of the world;
this is the Churches peculiar honour, The name of it shall be called from henceforth, The Lord is There, Ezech. 48 35. 2. As the greatest honour, so the greatest safety and protection attends where the Lord Raignes.
this is the Churches peculiar honour, The name of it shall be called from henceforth, The Lord is There, Ezekiel 48 35. 2. As the greatest honour, so the greatest safety and protection attends where the Lord Reigns.
The Church, it is the Kingdom of heaven upon Earth, and it is a strong City, having Salvation for its walls and Bulwarkes, Esay 26.1. It may indeed before assaulted and battered, but cannot be overcome;
The Church, it is the Kingdom of heaven upon Earth, and it is a strong city, having Salvation for its walls and Bulwarks, Isaiah 26.1. It may indeed before assaulted and battered, but cannot be overcome;
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it may be endangered, but not destroyed; Christ must be plucked out of heaven, and the Scepter wrested out of his hands, before the Church can miscarry.
it may be endangered, but not destroyed; christ must be plucked out of heaven, and the Sceptre wrested out of his hands, before the Church can miscarry.
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the blessings of the heaven above, and of the deepe that coucheth beneath, Irriguum superius & irriguum inferius the upper springs and the nether springs,
the blessings of the heaven above, and of the deep that couches beneath, Irriguum superius & irriguum Inferior the upper springs and the neither springs,
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yea all Gods fresh springs have their course here, Psal. 87.7. Christ hath unsearchable riches of grace and glory, and he makes them all over, together with himself, to those that receive him.
yea all God's fresh springs have their course Here, Psalm 87.7. christ hath unsearchable riches of grace and glory, and he makes them all over, together with himself, to those that receive him.
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whether it be riches, honour, wealth, peace, liberty, policy, plenty, prosperity, or whatsoever else, which heaven can afford, they come in as additions with the Kingdom of God, Mat. 6.33.
whither it be riches, honour, wealth, peace, liberty, policy, plenty, Prosperity, or whatsoever Else, which heaven can afford, they come in as additions with the Kingdom of God, Mathew 6.33.
and yet they are but for this life, but the grand Patent and Charter of heaven Feoffes us in the promises of the life that now is, and of that also which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8.
and yet they Are but for this life, but the grand Patent and Charter of heaven Feoffs us in the promises of the life that now is, and of that also which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8.
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To winde up therefore this clew, Wheresoever the Lord is pleased by the Ministery of his Servants to establish himselfe a Kingdom among men, there is a Throne of honour, a myne of wealth, a storehouse of blessings, an Ocean of comforts;
To wind up Therefore this clew, Wheresoever the Lord is pleased by the Ministry of his Servants to establish himself a Kingdom among men, there is a Throne of honour, a mine of wealth, a storehouse of blessings, an Ocean of comforts;
How beautifull are the feete? how welcome the accesse of those which bring this good tydings unto Sion, Thy God raignes, Esay 52.7. We may feede upon this cordiall, even on our solemne Fast, in our greatest mourning, in the midst of all our teares, this may excite us to some expressions of thankfulnesse and strains of gratulation.
How beautiful Are the feet? how welcome the access of those which bring this good tidings unto Sion, Thy God reigns, Isaiah 52.7. We may feed upon this cordial, even on our solemn Fast, in our greatest mourning, in the midst of all our tears, this may excite us to Some expressions of thankfulness and strains of gratulation.
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The Lord raignes, saith the man after Gods own heart, and what then, let the earth rejoyce, let the multitudes of the Isles be glad thereof, Psal. 97.1.
The Lord reigns, Says the man After God's own heart, and what then, let the earth rejoice, let the Multitudes of the Isles be glad thereof, Psalm 97.1.
If any other people in the world, surely wee of this Island have great cause to rejoyce and be glad in this regard, howsoever it be with us in other respects,
If any other people in the world, surely we of this Island have great cause to rejoice and be glad in this regard, howsoever it be with us in other respects,
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and S. Hierom: hath an expression to this purpose, That the Court and Kingdom of heaven is as open at great Brittaine as at Jerusalem; and although in the generall Apostacy of Antichrist the Kingdom of heaven was here fast locked and barred up for many hundreds of yeares,
and S. Hieronymus: hath an expression to this purpose, That the Court and Kingdom of heaven is as open At great Britain as At Jerusalem; and although in the general Apostasy of Antichrist the Kingdom of heaven was Here fast locked and barred up for many hundreds of Years,
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as well as in other Churches set open againe according to that prediction, Revel. 15.5. After this I looked and behold the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony in heaven was opened;
as well as in other Churches Set open again according to that prediction, Revel. 15.5. After this I looked and behold the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony in heaven was opened;
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and from that day forward to this, the Lord that hath the key of the house of David, that opens and none shuts, and shuts & none opens, he hath set before us an open door,
and from that day forward to this, the Lord that hath the key of the house of David, that Opens and none shuts, and shuts & none Opens, he hath Set before us an open door,
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yet still its kept open in despight of Rome and hell, and is not this just matter of comfort, that God hath by his Word opened us a passage into his Kingdom which no Art or power of the Enemies can block up? Doth it not revive and cheer up our Spirits in our saddest droopings;
yet still its kept open in despite of Room and hell, and is not this just matter of Comfort, that God hath by his Word opened us a passage into his Kingdom which no Art or power of the Enemies can block up? Does it not revive and cheer up our Spirits in our Saddest droopings;
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though he feede us with the bread of adversity, and water of affliction, as it is in the Prophet, Esay 30.20, 21. Yet he suffers not our teachers to be scattered into corners;
though he feed us with the bred of adversity, and water of affliction, as it is in the Prophet, Isaiah 30.20, 21. Yet he suffers not our Teachers to be scattered into corners;
And though there be some that would make us beleeve, That we are still in the midst of Babylon, and that it is not Christ but Antichrist that hath his Throne among us,
And though there be Some that would make us believe, That we Are still in the midst of Babylon, and that it is not christ but Antichrist that hath his Throne among us,
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For how almost can you honour him more, as a reverend and grave Author sayes well, then by holding him to be such an one under whose raigne a faithfull and effectuall ministery takes place, the Word of the Kingdom being purely preached, the Sacraments rightly administred for substance, thousands of people converted,
For how almost can you honour him more, as a reverend and grave Author Says well, then by holding him to be such an one under whose Reign a faithful and effectual Ministry Takes place, the Word of the Kingdom being purely preached, the Sacraments rightly administered for substance, thousands of people converted,
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But to passe over this, let us descend into a more particular survey and discovery of our present condition, and then I doubt me we shall finde but too much ground of just mourning and humiliation,
But to pass over this, let us descend into a more particular survey and discovery of our present condition, and then I doubt me we shall find but too much ground of just mourning and humiliation,
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so ripe in knowledge, so eminent for the life and power of godlinesse, so exemplary for purity of Ordinances, Ministery, Doctrine, Worship and Government,
so ripe in knowledge, so eminent for the life and power of godliness, so exemplary for purity of Ordinances, Ministry, Doctrine, Worship and Government,
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1. Its matter of mourning, That although there be some, yet we have not workmen enough rightly fitted and furnished with ability and fidelity for the Kingdom of God;
1. Its matter of mourning, That although there be Some, yet we have not workmen enough rightly fitted and furnished with ability and Fidis for the Kingdom of God;
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and he had many hundreds of thousands, 1 Kings 5.15.16, yet all this would be no more then sufficient, in respect or the great Work of God now in hand and upon the wheeles among us.
and he had many hundreds of thousands, 1 Kings 5.15.16, yet all this would be no more then sufficient, in respect or the great Work of God now in hand and upon the wheels among us.
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But alas, we have scarce the tithe of that number, the harvest is great, and the labourers but few, as our Saviour complained in a like case, Luke 10.2.
But alas, we have scarce the tithe of that number, the harvest is great, and the labourers but few, as our Saviour complained in a like case, Lycia 10.2.
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The Apostle having mentioned some 4. or 5. men of principall note, who assisted him in the great work of Preaching the Gospell, hee doth as it were fetch a sigh and breath out his soul in an expression of some griefe,
The Apostle having mentioned Some 4. or 5. men of principal note, who assisted him in the great work of Preaching the Gospel, he does as it were fetch a sighs and breath out his soul in an expression of Some grief,
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2. Its yet more to be lamented, that we are clogged and cumbred with others, who in stead of promoting and carrying on, do indeed retard and set back the proceedings of the Gospell and Kingdom of Christ NONLATINALPHABET,
2. Its yet more to be lamented, that we Are clogged and cumbered with Others, who in stead of promoting and carrying on, do indeed retard and Set back the proceedings of the Gospel and Kingdom of christ,
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as the saying of Byas was, their very help is a disadvantage and an hinderance, rather, there be no small numbers imployed in the Service of the house of God, whom a man would disdaine to set with the dogs of his flock, as Job hath it, Chap. 30.1. of this sort are,
as the saying of Bias was, their very help is a disadvantage and an hindrance, rather, there be no small numbers employed in the Service of the house of God, whom a man would disdain to Set with the Dogs of his flock, as Job hath it, Chap. 30.1. of this sort Are,
Indeed the silliest creatures in the world, if they were but men, were good enough as one fayes to make priests for Jeroboams gods, which were but calves,
Indeed the silliest creatures in the world, if they were but men, were good enough as one fays to make Priests for Jeroboams God's, which were but calves,
2. Little better upon the matter, though some of them are more learned, are those Loiterers, rather than labourers in Gods Vineyard, who feede themselves and famish their flocks, Non-residents I meane, who through covetousnesse make Merchandize of the Church of God,
2. Little better upon the matter, though Some of them Are more learned, Are those Loiterers, rather than labourers in God's Vineyard, who feed themselves and famish their flocks, Non-residents I mean, who through covetousness make Merchandise of the Church of God,
Master Greenham wished that this Inscription or Motto might be written on their doores and posts, on their beds and tables, on their study, bookes, plate,
Master Greenham wished that this Inscription or Motto might be written on their doors and posts, on their Beds and tables, on their study, books, plate,
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as if they that are themselves and would gladly draw others to be subjects in the Kingdom of heaven, were for that reason not worthy to live upon the earth.
as if they that Are themselves and would gladly draw Others to be subject's in the Kingdom of heaven, were for that reason not worthy to live upon the earth.
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The great ones that bare the sway, cast out all the Ministers and people of God, saying, Get ye far hence from the Lord, to us is this Land given in possession:
The great ones that bore the sway, cast out all the Ministers and people of God, saying, Get you Far hence from the Lord, to us is this Land given in possession:
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oprression was in power, superstition in credit, Luxury Idlenesse in favour, Ignorance cherished, prophannesse countenanced, negligence harboured, all Impiety fostered and maintained, onely the faithfull servants of Christ were and eye-sore and a burthen which the land could not beare;
oprression was in power, Superstition in credit, Luxury Idleness in favour, Ignorance cherished, profaneness countenanced, negligence Harboured, all Impiety fostered and maintained, only the faithful Servants of christ were and eyesore and a burden which the land could not bear;
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and what was the quarrell? Why they could not reconcile their Consciences to the piety of those times, the new revived Popery would not rellish antiquated superstitions then obtruded were not pleasing, they could not concoct Idolatry with witty distinctions, In a Word, they could not swallow the doctrine of Balaam, which some great Prelates and their adherents set abroach, teaching men to bow to a piece of wood or stone, the work of the hands of the Mason or Carpenter, no doubt a right worshipfull block,
and what was the quarrel? Why they could not reconcile their Consciences to the piety of those times, the new revived Popery would not relish antiquated superstitions then obtruded were not pleasing, they could not concoct Idolatry with witty Distinctions, In a Word, they could not swallow the Doctrine of balaam, which Some great Prelates and their adherents Set abroach, teaching men to bow to a piece of wood or stone, the work of the hands of the Mason or Carpenter, no doubt a right worshipful block,
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Or if they tarried still in the Land, they were appointed out as sheepe to the slaughter, Zach. 11.45. consult the place and it will seeme a Prophecy calculated for our Meridian.
Or if they tarried still in the Land, they were appointed out as sheep to the slaughter, Zach 11.45. consult the place and it will seem a Prophecy calculated for our Meridian.
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5. To affect our hearts with just griefe, yet more, see if there be not a mighty Reigne of all manner of Iniquity almost every where in the Land. Is there not an overflowing Deluge of Popery, Atheisme, Heresies, Sects, Schismes, Idolatry, Tyranny, Simony, Bribery, Sacriledge, Oppression, Rapine, Whordom, Drunkennesse, Adultery, Murther, with all other abominations, that can be named? are not all these as you heard worthily from the reverend Doctor in the morning, broken in like a torrent or winter landflood upon us? It was a sad complaint of a learned and worthy Divine of ours divers yeeres since, That there was such a generall corruption of manners here, that all things seemed to be lawfull,
5. To affect our hearts with just grief, yet more, see if there be not a mighty Reign of all manner of Iniquity almost every where in the Land. Is there not an overflowing Deluge of Popery, Atheism, Heresies, Sects, Schisms, Idolatry, Tyranny, Simony, Bribery, Sacrilege, Oppression, Rapine, Whoredom, drunkenness, Adultery, Murder, with all other abominations, that can be nam? Are not all these as you herd worthily from the reverend Doctor in the morning, broken in like a torrent or winter landflood upon us? It was a sad complaint of a learned and worthy Divine of ours diverse Years since, That there was such a general corruption of manners Here, that all things seemed to be lawful,
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and might be acted freely and with impunity enough, except medling with the Prelates Myters, which only were so sacred that they might not be toucht:
and might be acted freely and with impunity enough, except meddling with the Prelates Mitres, which only were so sacred that they might not be touched:
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the Jewes have a saying, That when all the creatures were destroyed by the flood, Noah had a copy of them in the Arke, which was after re-printed to the world;
the Jews have a saying, That when all the creatures were destroyed by the flood, Noah had a copy of them in the Ark, which was After Reprinted to the world;
and sure I think, were all the corrupt Religions, and all the notorious sinnes of the world lost, a new Edition might be soon supplyed and sent out by the Copies and Paternes of them that are among us.
and sure I think, were all the corrupt Religions, and all the notorious Sins of the world lost, a new Edition might be soon supplied and sent out by the Copies and Patterns of them that Are among us.
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6. That which may heighten our griefe as it doth our misery yet further, since the beginning of the Reformation none of all out former Princes or Parliaments have ever yet so laid these mischiefes to heart,
6. That which may heighten our grief as it does our misery yet further, since the beginning of the Reformation none of all out former Princes or Parliaments have ever yet so laid these mischiefs to heart,
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Extreame miseries will force a man to speak out more freely then otherwise were perhaps fitting, Let me therefore intreate you, most honoured Senators, to lay your hands on your brests,
Extreme misery's will force a man to speak out more freely then otherwise were perhaps fitting, Let me Therefore entreat you, most honoured Senators, to lay your hands on your breasts,
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What law hath ever yet been enacted to enforce diligence and painfulnesse in preaching, or to establish a learned and faithfull ministery? Nay hath not the doore unto the Ministry been set wide open,
What law hath ever yet been enacted to enforce diligence and painfulness in preaching, or to establish a learned and faithful Ministry? Nay hath not the door unto the Ministry been Set wide open,
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and Sacred Orders prostituted to all sorts of persons though never so apparently unfit or unworthy? And hath there ever yet been any sollid well-grounded course, either to prevent the entrance of such at the first,
and Sacred Order prostituted to all sorts of Persons though never so apparently unfit or unworthy? And hath there ever yet been any solid well-grounded course, either to prevent the Entrance of such At the First,
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or to eject and remove them afterwards? The like may be said of the unsuppressed growth of scandalous sinnes, dangerous errours, destructive opinions and heresies, besides the prodigious ignorance next to Barbarisme, which hath been suffered to overflow the Dominion of Wales, and the neighbouring Kingdom of Ireland; to say nothing of the blinde corners in our own Land, in all which there is so little knowledge of Christ and the Gospell, that a man could hardly take it upon his conscience, that the most of the people are not Infidels;
or to eject and remove them afterwards? The like may be said of the unsuppressed growth of scandalous Sins, dangerous errors, destructive opinions and heresies, beside the prodigious ignorance next to Barbarism, which hath been suffered to overflow the Dominion of Wales, and the neighbouring Kingdom of Ireland; to say nothing of the blind corners in our own Land, in all which there is so little knowledge of christ and the Gospel, that a man could hardly take it upon his conscience, that the most of the people Are not Infidels;
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7. But this is yet worse then all the rest, and more to be lamented, That the Publique State of the Kingdome hath heretofore by Parliamentary Acts and Decrees Legitimated some of the former and sundry other mischiefes:
7. But this is yet Worse then all the rest, and more to be lamented, That the Public State of the Kingdom hath heretofore by Parliamentary Acts and Decrees Legitimated Some of the former and sundry other mischiefs:
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and is it not a strong conviction of sin reigning in a land, where the throne of Iniquity establisheth mischiefe by a Law? Psal. 94.20. Other sins may be charged upon private persons, but the publique state must beare the guilt of those evills which it might have hindred and did not, much more of those which it did command;
and is it not a strong conviction of since reigning in a land, where the throne of Iniquity Establisheth mischief by a Law? Psalm 94.20. Other Sins may be charged upon private Persons, but the public state must bear the guilt of those evils which it might have hindered and did not, much more of those which it did command;
and how can that State be excused from commanding of sin, which enacteth lawes against Gods Lawes? what should I neede to tell you of the errours and oversights of former times, in which the civill Authority and sanction of Parliaments hath confirmed and ratified, not onely Non-residency, Pluralities, Impropriations,
and how can that State be excused from commanding of since, which enacteth laws against God's Laws? what should I need to tell you of the errors and oversights of former times, in which the civil authority and sanction of Parliaments hath confirmed and ratified, not only Non-residency, Pluralities, Impropriations,
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and now the whole faction of them, with all its dependants, is risen up in Armes to oppose Religion and Liberty, and to sacrifice to their unbounded ambition, the prosperity, honour, and happinesse of three Kingdomes.
and now the Whole faction of them, with all its dependants, is risen up in Arms to oppose Religion and Liberty, and to sacrifice to their unbounded ambition, the Prosperity, honour, and happiness of three Kingdoms.
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8. Once more, look upon all these great evills, not as sinnes onely, but as Judgements also, especially that Church-destroying, soul-damning curse of a corrupt Ministery, which is one of the forest plagues that God is wont to punish a wicked people with.
8. Once more, look upon all these great evils, not as Sins only, but as Judgments also, especially that Church-destroying, Soul damning curse of a corrupt Ministry, which is one of the forest plagues that God is wont to Punish a wicked people with.
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Its undeniable this, upon the former grounds, for if Pastors after Gods own heart be such undoubted pledges of speciall favour and grace, sure then the contrary must needs be interpreted as symptomes of wrath and infallible arguments of much displeasure:
Its undeniable this, upon the former grounds, for if Pastors After God's own heart be such undoubted pledges of special favour and grace, sure then the contrary must needs be interpreted as symptoms of wrath and infallible Arguments of much displeasure:
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we are for the most part slight and shallow in searching out the true roote and ground of such a Judgement when the Prophets are fooles, and spirituall men mad, we shift off the blame from our selves, and derive it upon others;
we Are for the most part slight and shallow in searching out the true root and ground of such a Judgement when the prophets Are Fools, and spiritual men mad, we shift off the blame from our selves, and derive it upon Others;
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these commonly be our thoughts, but truely we may thank our selves most of all, who by our manifold great sinnes have provoked our God to scourge us with such a dreadfull visitation, Let us therefore sit in the dust and accept of our punishment, acknowledging and owning our demerit.
these commonly be our thoughts, but truly we may thank our selves most of all, who by our manifold great Sins have provoked our God to scourge us with such a dreadful Visitation, Let us Therefore fit in the dust and accept of our punishment, acknowledging and owning our demerit.
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when a Religious man in an expostulatory straine, complained to God of Phocas that Paracide, who paved his way to the Throne by the murther of Mauritius his predecessour, saying, Lord,
when a Religious man in an expostulatory strain, complained to God of Phocas that Parricide, who paved his Way to the Throne by the murder of Mauritius his predecessor, saying, Lord,
It seemes the sinnes of the Romane State were then grown to such an height, that if God could have culled out a worse Instrument then Phocas was, they should have had him to sit at the Helm,
It seems the Sins of the Roman State were then grown to such an height, that if God could have culled out a Worse Instrument then Phocas was, they should have had him to fit At the Helm,
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Why he hath set over the Church such multitudes of blinde Seers, mongr•ll temporizers, superstitious Chemarims, desperate malignants, Incendiaries and furies, May he not returne the same answer, Because he hath not found any worse;
Why he hath Set over the Church such Multitudes of blind Seers, mongr•ll temporizers, superstitious Chemarims, desperate malignants, Incendiaries and furies, May he not return the same answer, Because he hath not found any Worse;
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Verily, the sins and provocations of our Land are risen to such an height and swoln to such a Number, that if the Lord could have raked together a worse generation of pernicious and destructive instruments, from any corner of the world on this side of hell;
Verily, the Sins and provocations of our Land Are risen to such an height and swollen to such a Number, that if the Lord could have raked together a Worse generation of pernicious and destructive Instruments, from any corner of the world on this side of hell;
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Indeed so it is, for the Lord was now preparing a Judgement for his people, little short of the damnation of Hell, at the 10. vers. He powres out upon them a Spirit of slumber, rockes them fast asleepe in a profound security,
Indeed so it is, for the Lord was now preparing a Judgement for his people, little short of the damnation of Hell, At the 10. vers. He Powers out upon them a Spirit of slumber, Rocks them fast asleep in a profound security,
a black and palpable mist of Egyptian darknesse, enclosed and over-clouded them all, learned and unlearned, The visions of heaven were unto them a Sealed booke, vers. 11.12. Utterly inexplicable and unintelligible:
a black and palpable missed of Egyptian darkness, enclosed and overclouded them all, learned and unlearned, The visions of heaven were unto them a Sealed book, vers. 11.12. Utterly inexplicable and unintelligible:
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and if we would know what meanes the heate of this fierce wrath, see the ground and meritorius cause of it, vers. 13, 14 It is for the Iniquity of an hypocriticall and superstitious, people, which draw neere unto God with their mouth,
and if we would know what means the heat of this fierce wrath, see the ground and Meritorious cause of it, vers. 13, 14 It is for the Iniquity of an hypocritical and superstitious, people, which draw near unto God with their Mouth,
Let me with you patience adde one place more, of many others, to close up this, Mich. 2.6, 11. They straightned the Spirit of the Lord and silenced his Prophets, they liked not their Prophecies which never boded unto them any good,
Let me with you patience add one place more, of many Others, to close up this, Mich. 2.6, 11. They straightened the Spirit of the Lord and silenced his prophets, they liked not their Prophecies which never boded unto them any good,
If any man, saith the Lord, vers. 11. walking in the spirit and falshood do lye, saying, I will Prophecy unto you of wine and strong drink he shall even be the Prophet of this people.
If any man, Says the Lord, vers. 11. walking in the Spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will Prophecy unto you of wine and strong drink he shall even be the Prophet of this people.
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If any man walking in the Spirit, and falshood, will Preach against Preaching, and cry up the divine right of Episcopacy with Altar and Image worship,
If any man walking in the Spirit, and falsehood, will Preach against Preaching, and cry up the divine right of Episcopacy with Altar and Image worship,
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1. It generally concerns us all of what degree or condition soever we be, to helpe forward as much as lyeth in us, the powerfull preaching and receiving of the Gospell, which is the onely meanes by which the Kingdome of heaven comes in and gets possession:
1. It generally concerns us all of what degree or condition soever we be, to help forward as much as lies in us, the powerful preaching and receiving of the Gospel, which is the only means by which the Kingdom of heaven comes in and gets possession:
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and Sanctuaries, and courts for Christ to keepe residence in, there shall be roome for no swearers, drunkards, scorners of Religion or any other children of Belial, that turn the broad side against Christ,
and Sanctuaries, and Courts for christ to keep residence in, there shall be room for no swearers, drunkards, Scorner's of Religion or any other children of Belial, that turn the broad side against christ,
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there is a holy art of violence if we could hit on it, by which the King may be detained and held in our galleries by the chaines of an acceptable and well pleasing captivity, Cant. 7.5.
there is a holy art of violence if we could hit on it, by which the King may be detained and held in our galleries by the chains of an acceptable and well pleasing captivity, Cant 7.5.
and passionately enamored and sick of love for him, and stedfastly resolved to retaine him with us in despight of all oppositions, it will not then be in the power of any enemies to drive him out or pluck him away from us.
and passionately enamored and sick of love for him, and steadfastly resolved to retain him with us in despite of all oppositions, it will not then be in the power of any enemies to drive him out or pluck him away from us.
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but we may, if we be zealous and resolute, make good the ground, which it hath already won, maintaine and defend all the Forts and strong Holds, which it hath already taken in and conquered.
but we may, if we be zealous and resolute, make good the ground, which it hath already wone, maintain and defend all the Forts and strong Holds, which it hath already taken in and conquered.
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We cannot be all Souldiers to fight the Lords battels in the field, but there is an holy war which we all may and must wage against Christs and our enemies, which would if they knew how, plunder him out of his Imperiall Soveraignety,
We cannot be all Soldiers to fight the lords battles in the field, but there is an holy war which we all may and must wage against Christ and our enemies, which would if they knew how, plunder him out of his Imperial Sovereignty,
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Here it behooves us all to be stout and invincible Champions to take up the Armes of our Christian warfare, against Sathan and Antichrist, and all their Ensigne-bearers:
Here it behooves us all to be stout and invincible Champions to take up the Arms of our Christian warfare, against Sathan and Antichrist, and all their Ensign-bearers:
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whosoever go about to encroach upon our consciences, and to raigne over us in matters of faith and Religion besides Christ, we must hold our owne against them to the last gaspe.
whosoever go about to encroach upon our Consciences, and to Reign over us in matters of faith and Religion beside christ, we must hold our own against them to the last gasp.
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3. If we can do nothing else, yet we may help forward the propagation of the Gospell by our prayers, S. Paul often moves the people to pray that a doore might be opened unto him, and that the Word of the Lord might run and be glorified.
3. If we can do nothing Else, yet we may help forward the propagation of the Gospel by our Prayers, S. Paul often moves the people to pray that a door might be opened unto him, and that the Word of the Lord might run and be glorified.
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and yet he desired the peoples prayers that it might get the easier entrance, and make the swifter progresse through all the difficulties and rubbs which he knew it would meete with.
and yet he desired the peoples Prayers that it might get the Easier Entrance, and make the swifter progress through all the difficulties and rubs which he knew it would meet with.
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There are great mountaines of opposition that lye in the way of Christs Kingdome, but prayer, if it be earnest and faithfull, will remove them, Mat. 7.20. This was the Engine which the Prophet plyed when he would with his breath blow downe the great Monarchy of Babylon, which so long hindred the Churches restitution, Esay 64 12. Oh that thou wouldst rend the heavens and come down, that the mountaines might flow down at thy presence;
There Are great Mountains of opposition that lie in the Way of Christ Kingdom, but prayer, if it be earnest and faithful, will remove them, Mathew 7.20. This was the Engine which the Prophet plied when he would with his breath blow down the great Monarchy of Babylon, which so long hindered the Churches restitution, Isaiah 64 12. O that thou Wouldst rend the heavens and come down, that the Mountains might flow down At thy presence;
when the spirit of prayer growes hot and violent, it melts mighty mountaines, and makes them flow downe as snow before the sun, or wax before the fire.
when the Spirit of prayer grows hight and violent, it melts mighty Mountains, and makes them flow down as snow before the sun, or wax before the fire.
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There be many faithfull Ministers which now lye in chaines, and suffer Imprisonment as Peter did, when Herod set a strong guard of Souldiers to keepe him:
There be many faithful Ministers which now lie in chains, and suffer Imprisonment as Peter did, when Herod Set a strong guard of Soldiers to keep him:
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the enlargement of them were a great advantage to the Kingdome of God, a strong Gale of prayer would turne the lock of the Prison doores, shake off all their fetters,
the enlargement of them were a great advantage to the Kingdom of God, a strong Gale of prayer would turn the lock of the Prison doors, shake off all their fetters,
there be many blinde corners in the Land, where the people sit in darknesse, and the shadow of death, having scarce any more knowledge of Christ and the Kingdom of heaven,
there be many blind corners in the Land, where the people fit in darkness, and the shadow of death, having scarce any more knowledge of christ and the Kingdom of heaven,
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and advantages that we have to help forward the propagation of Christs Gospell and Kingdom, that it may prevaile and prosper every where, especially in our own Land. We all pray that his Kingdom may come, we are not in good earnest,
and advantages that we have to help forward the propagation of Christ Gospel and Kingdom, that it may prevail and prosper every where, especially in our own Land. We all pray that his Kingdom may come, we Are not in good earnest,
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Wherefore were our estates given us, but to honour God, advantage our selves and helpe our neighbours? which we can no way procure more effectually then by laying them out to purchase a sound Ministery, we can never put out our wealth to a nobler use;
Wherefore were our estates given us, but to honour God, advantage our selves and help our neighbours? which we can no Way procure more effectually then by laying them out to purchase a found Ministry, we can never put out our wealth to a Nobler use;
if there be any other, this is the best way to make our selves friends of the unrighteous Mammon, Luke 16.9. We may at once ingage God and man to be our friends by this course.
if there be any other, this is the best Way to make our selves Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, Lycia 16.9. We may At once engage God and man to be our Friends by this course.
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For what can be more to the honour of God, or benefit of man What more acceptable to both then to do with our Estates as 〈 ◊ 〉 did after its conversion, write upon them Holinesse to the Lord, L•in 23.18. Happy are those stones, saith the Philosopher, of which Temples are made;
For what can be more to the honour of God, or benefit of man What more acceptable to both then to do with our Estates as 〈 ◊ 〉 did After its conversion, write upon them Holiness to the Lord, L•in 23.18. Happy Are those stones, Says the Philosopher, of which Temples Are made;
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But howsoever all are interessed in this, yet the Ministers of the Gospell it belongs to them in a more speciall manner, to endeavour the prosperity, honour, and enlargement of Christs Kingdome;
But howsoever all Are interested in this, yet the Ministers of the Gospel it belongs to them in a more special manner, to endeavour the Prosperity, honour, and enlargement of Christ Kingdom;
their very office and calling, bespeakes this at their hands, wherefore else are they appointed of God and separated from others, but to be both by their preaching and conversation builders of his house, Stewards in his family, Watchmen in his City, Labourers in his Vineyard, burning Lamps in his Temple:
their very office and calling, bespeaks this At their hands, Wherefore Else Are they appointed of God and separated from Others, but to be both by their preaching and Conversation Builders of his house, Stewards in his family, Watchmen in his city, Labourers in his Vineyard, burning Lamps in his Temple:
How would multitudes come flowing in, to borrow fire from their hearth, and light their candles at their Lampes? What a singular honour would this be to have it recorded as ('tis here of John ) That from the days of such and such a Minister,
How would Multitudes come flowing in, to borrow fire from their hearth, and Light their Candles At their Lamps? What a singular honour would this be to have it recorded as (it's Here of John) That from the days of such and such a Minister,
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since the time of his arivall and continuance, in such and such a Congregation, with the parts adjacent, there hath bin great contention, much wrestling and violence for the Kingdome of heaven, great trading and trafficking for remission of sinnes, the Graces of the Spirit, which before were scarce at all looked after.
since the time of his arrival and Continuance, in such and such a Congregation, with the parts adjacent, there hath been great contention, much wrestling and violence for the Kingdom of heaven, great trading and trafficking for remission of Sins, the Graces of the Spirit, which before were scarce At all looked After.
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How much better were this, then to have it left upon record, That since the entrance of such and such a Dumbe Minister or lazie Drone, there hath been a great decay of Religion and piety, a great famine of the Word, with a Mighty Inundation of Popery, Atheisme,
How much better were this, then to have it left upon record, That since the Entrance of such and such a Dumb Minister or lazy Drone, there hath been a great decay of Religion and piety, a great famine of the Word, with a Mighty Inundation of Popery, Atheism,
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The generall complaint is from every corner of the Land, That the people have been for a long time almost quite without the true God, and without a teaching Priest,
The general complaint is from every corner of the Land, That the people have been for a long time almost quite without the true God, and without a teaching Priest,
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If therefore the glory of Jesus Christ and the Salvation of his people, bought with his own blood, be deare and precious unto you, as we know they are.
If Therefore the glory of jesus christ and the Salvation of his people, bought with his own blood, be deer and precious unto you, as we know they Are.
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If ever you desire to have the honour of being the chiefest Instruments to plant a new heaven and a new earth in this Land, Helpe every Congregation to faithfull Pastors, and pure Ordinances;
If ever you desire to have the honour of being the chiefest Instruments to plant a new heaven and a new earth in this Land, Help every Congregation to faithful Pastors, and pure Ordinances;
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Oh let the golden Oyle still stream out in abundance from you to feede the Lamps of the golden Candlestick, Zach. 4.12, 14. God hath made you nursing fathers, and nursing mothers to his Church, blessed be God we have found you such:
O let the golden Oil still stream out in abundance from you to feed the Lamps of the golden Candlestick, Zach 4.12, 14. God hath made you nursing Father's, and nursing mother's to his Church, blessed be God we have found you such:
If you would straine your selves to do a work of the richest merit, and grandest importance for the Churches of Christ, I do not know any other that may be of superiour,
If you would strain your selves to do a work of the Richest merit, and grandest importance for the Churches of christ, I do not know any other that may be of superior,
or but of equall consideration with this, which among many things usefull is without all doubt, That one thing mainely necessary, Luke 10.42. The Kingdome of God cannot be held up without this, The key of knowledge (you know the custody of it, in the Priests lips ) it is the key of heaven;
or but of equal consideration with this, which among many things useful is without all doubt, That one thing mainly necessary, Lycia 10.42. The Kingdom of God cannot be held up without this, The key of knowledge (you know the custody of it, in the Priests lips) it is the key of heaven;
Blessed be God ye have begun well, I shall neede to say nothing, but as that Greek Commander said unto Teucer, NONLATINALPHABET, go on and prosper, Gather out of the Kingdome of our God, NONLATINALPHABET, all things and persons, that are offensive and that do Iniquity, Mat. 13.41. Ye have displaced sundry unworthy and scandalous ones, which like drones cumbred the hive and preyed upon the honey, which should have served for the laborious Bees;
Blessed be God you have begun well, I shall need to say nothing, but as that Greek Commander said unto Teucer,, go on and prosper, Gather out of the Kingdom of our God,, all things and Persons, that Are offensive and that do Iniquity, Mathew 13.41. You have displaced sundry unworthy and scandalous ones, which like drones cumbered the hive and preyed upon the honey, which should have served for the laborious Bees;
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and the full bent and sway of their spirits was unto sin, here was a violence, such as it was, Jer. 23.10. Their course was evill and their force not right.
and the full bent and sway of their spirits was unto since, Here was a violence, such as it was, Jer. 23.10. Their course was evil and their force not right.
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and other such practises which Jehoiakim that wicked Prince is branded for Jer. 22.17. John the Baptist reads a Lecture to the Souldiers that came to his Baptisme, to beware of this violence, it being such a character as least of all suits with those that pretend towards the Kingdome of heaven, S. Paul is peremptory, that none such shall ever come there, 1 Cor. 6.10. It is a violence quite of another nature and straine, which is here hinted unto and commended.
and other such practises which Jehoiakim that wicked Prince is branded for Jer. 22.17. John the Baptist reads a Lecture to the Soldiers that Come to his Baptism, to beware of this violence, it being such a character as least of all suits with those that pretend towards the Kingdom of heaven, S. Paul is peremptory, that none such shall ever come there, 1 Cor. 6.10. It is a violence quite of Another nature and strain, which is Here hinted unto and commended.
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An honest and just violence, an holy Rapine, a lawfull and heavenly Robbery, a divine Sacriledge, which to give you in a word a rude and cursory description of it, is nothing else,
an honest and just violence, an holy Rapine, a lawful and heavenly Robbery, a divine Sacrilege, which to give you in a word a rude and cursory description of it, is nothing Else,
So the blind man which sate begging by the high-way-side, you may enter him into same List, When he heard that Jesus passed by, he cryed after him with a loud voyce, and when the Disciples discouraged him, he cryed yet out the more a great deale, and clamored after him, Jesus thou son of David have mercy on me, Luke 18.35.
So the blind man which sat begging by the high-way-side, you may enter him into same List, When he herd that jesus passed by, he cried After him with a loud voice, and when the Disciples discouraged him, he cried yet out the more a great deal, and clamoured After him, jesus thou son of David have mercy on me, Lycia 18.35.
And were not those Auditors of Christ exceeding violent who thronged after him in such crowdes that they trode upon one another, Luke 12.1. and those also no lesse, who forced their accesse unto Christ by digging through stone walls, and uncovering the roofe of the house where he was? Mark. 2.4. What should I neede to stand upon particular Instances, the Scripture is full of them every where.
And were not those Auditors of christ exceeding violent who thronged After him in such crowds that they trodden upon one Another, Lycia 12.1. and those also no less, who forced their access unto christ by digging through stone walls, and uncovering the roof of the house where he was? Mark. 2.4. What should I need to stand upon particular Instances, the Scripture is full of them every where.
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whiles the Pharisees and Scribes and those profound Schollers were left behind. Those that seemed first were the last, and they that were last proved first.
while the Pharisees and Scribes and those profound Scholars were left behind. Those that seemed First were the last, and they that were last proved First.
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This violent Disposition and straine of Spirit, I shall endeavour to shew wherein it consists, how it workes and wherefore it is so requisite and necessary.
This violent Disposition and strain of Spirit, I shall endeavour to show wherein it consists, how it works and Wherefore it is so requisite and necessary.
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1. Therefore this violence consists in earnest and vehement desires. 2. In stedfast purposes and Resolutions. 3. In stirring and impetuous indeavours.
1. Therefore this violence consists in earnest and vehement Desires. 2. In steadfast Purposes and Resolutions. 3. In stirring and impetuous endeavours.
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They are the next and most immediate issues, and out-goings of the soule, the feete on which it runnes, the wings on which it mounts and flyes towards the object desired and longed for;
They Are the next and most immediate issues, and outgoings of the soul, the feet on which it runs, the wings on which it mounts and flies towards the Object desired and longed for;
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if he can but discerne how the pulses of his desire beate, and what the chiefe and principall thing is, which the most quick and violent motions and ebullitions of his heart workes after.
if he can but discern how the pulses of his desire beat, and what the chief and principal thing is, which the most quick and violent motions and ebullitions of his heart works After.
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If a man be NONLATINALPHABET as the Philosopher spake, a Citizen and inhabitant of this world, his desires grovell on the earth, he pants after riches, honours, pleasures, relisheth nothing else;
If a man be as the Philosopher spoke, a Citizen and inhabitant of this world, his Desires grovel on the earth, he pants After riches, honours, pleasures, relisheth nothing Else;
as the chased Hart doth for the water brookes, Psal. 42. And thirst for him as the dry and parched ground doth for showres of raine, Psal 63 1. He will long (like a woman with child) for his Salvation, Psal 119.174. and if it be deferred he will faint and fall into a swoune, Psal. 119.81, 82. And be sick of love, Cant. 5.8. Such desires as these are violent, and they are of such force and prevalence that nothing can withstand them.
as the chased Heart does for the water brooks, Psalm 42. And thirst for him as the dry and parched ground does for showers of rain, Psalm 63 1. He will long (like a woman with child) for his Salvation, Psalm 119.174. and if it be deferred he will faint and fallen into a swoon, Psalm 119.81, 82. And be sick of love, Cant 5.8. Such Desires as these Are violent, and they Are of such force and prevalence that nothing can withstand them.
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A man may do what he will and carry what he will in matters of Religion if he have but earnest and vehement desires, Matth. 7. Aske and it shall be given you, seeke and ye shall finde, knocke and it shall be opened unto you, This asking, seeking, knocking, is nothing else but prayer;
A man may do what he will and carry what he will in matters of Religion if he have but earnest and vehement Desires, Matthew 7. Ask and it shall be given you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you, This asking, seeking, knocking, is nothing Else but prayer;
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and prayer is nothing else but the ejaculation or darting out of earnest and impetuous desires, which pierce the clouds and strike up unto God, get into his bosome, charme his wrath, opens or shuts his hands, extorts mercies, removes Judgements,
and prayer is nothing Else but the ejaculation or darting out of earnest and impetuous Desires, which pierce the Clouds and strike up unto God, get into his bosom, charm his wrath, Opens or shuts his hands, extorts Mercies, removes Judgments,
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As they write of Proteus, that when any came to consult with him, and to receive Oracles from him, he would at the first turne himselfe into a thousand varieties of colours and shapes,
As they write of Proteus, that when any Come to consult with him, and to receive Oracles from him, he would At the First turn himself into a thousand varieties of colours and shapes,
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Its that which poyseth and steeres a mans course, such as our purposes and resolutions are, such be our actions and enterprizes, the hand of the dyall goes without,
Its that which poiseth and steers a men course, such as our Purposes and resolutions Are, such be our actions and Enterprises, the hand of the dial Goes without,
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such a resolution as this is violent, and it will overcome all resistance, and make a man with a full purpose of heart cleave unto God, Act. 11.29. We may see a lively portraict of such a spirit, in the Apostle S. Paul, Act. 20.22.
such a resolution as this is violent, and it will overcome all resistance, and make a man with a full purpose of heart cleave unto God, Act. 11.29. We may see a lively portrait of such a Spirit, in the Apostle S. Paul, Act. 20.22.
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neither can the floods drown it, no difficulties or oppositions can allay or abate, much lesse extinguish the heate of it, If a man would give all the substance of his house for it, it would be utterly contemned.
neither can the floods drown it, no difficulties or oppositions can allay or abate, much less extinguish the heat of it, If a man would give all the substance of his house for it, it would be utterly contemned.
and takes away the bar, shoots the bolt, removes the Impediments, and then her bowels were affected and moved towards him, Then she arose and sought him with a curious diligence every where, her hands bestirred themselves till they sweat, till they dropt againe, her feete trudges up and down the streets to finde him whom her soule loved,
and Takes away the bar, shoots the bolt, removes the Impediments, and then her bowels were affected and moved towards him, Then she arose and sought him with a curious diligence every where, her hands bestirred themselves till they sweat, till they dropped again, her feet trudges up and down the streets to find him whom her soul loved,
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and a world now for them that could tell her of any tydings of him, Cant. 5.2, 3, 4, 5, &c. Its a true saying, That love is the roote and principle of all the motions of the soul;
and a world now for them that could tell her of any tidings of him, Cant 5.2, 3, 4, 5, etc. Its a true saying, That love is the root and principle of all the motions of the soul;
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how doth he extend and spread out his armes, and put forth all oares and sailes in a strong pursuance after him. Psal. 63.8. My soule followeth hard after thee:
how does he extend and spread out his arms, and put forth all oars and sails in a strong pursuance After him. Psalm 63.8. My soul follows hard After thee:
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and a sword in the other, yet they prevailed against all difficulties, and this is given in account at the reason of it, The people had a minde to worke, Neh. 4.6.
and a sword in the other, yet they prevailed against all difficulties, and this is given in account At the reason of it, The people had a mind to work, Neh 4.6.
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You see now what this violence is, and wherein it consists, see in the next place how it workes, either in relation to the good which it reacheth after, and would obtaine;
You see now what this violence is, and wherein it consists, see in the next place how it works, either in Relation to the good which it reaches After, and would obtain;
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In the relation to the good which it desires to obtaine. 1. It stirreth up a generous and mighty ambition to excell in the inward gifts and graces of the Spirit, which are necessary qualifications for all them that would have a share in the Kingdome of God.
In the Relation to the good which it Desires to obtain. 1. It stirs up a generous and mighty ambition to excel in the inward Gifts and graces of the Spirit, which Are necessary qualifications for all them that would have a share in the Kingdom of God.
A man that is in a violent straine, he cannot rest in any mediocrities, never thinkes he hath vertue and grace enough, still he is aspiring and reaching after more, He gives all diligence to adde unto his faith, vertue, knowledge, temperance, brotherly kindnesse, godlinesse;
A man that is in a violent strain, he cannot rest in any mediocrities, never thinks he hath virtue and grace enough, still he is aspiring and reaching After more, He gives all diligence to add unto his faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, brotherly kindness, godliness;
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as well knowing, that if these be in him, and abound, they will make that he shall neither be barren nor unfruitfull in the knowledge of Christ, and then to be sure, an entrance shall be ministred unto him abundantly into the everlasting Kingdome of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, v. 11. As a scholler thinkes he can never have learning enough,
as well knowing, that if these be in him, and abound, they will make that he shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of christ, and then to be sure, an Entrance shall be ministered unto him abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, v. 11. As a scholar thinks he can never have learning enough,
as nothing, like the Apostle S. Paul, whose zeale and covetousnesse, and ambition, in this kind was so beyond all measure super superlative, that although he had already gotten the greatest measure of grace that ever any mortall man attained on this side of heaven,
as nothing, like the Apostle S. Paul, whose zeal and covetousness, and ambition, in this kind was so beyond all measure super superlative, that although he had already got the greatest measure of grace that ever any Mortal man attained on this side of heaven,
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as if he would pre-occupate the state of glory, and attaine even in this world, unto the resurrection of the dead, Phil. 3.11. 2. In the worship and Service of God, and in the use of all the Ordinances, publique and private, the violence of a mans spirit workes much in this:
as if he would preoccupate the state of glory, and attain even in this world, unto the resurrection of the dead, Philip 3.11. 2. In the worship and Service of God, and in the use of all the Ordinances, public and private, the violence of a men Spirit works much in this:
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the Jewes have a rule, That whatsoever a man doth in the solemn Worship of God, he should stretch and straine his inventions to do it with all his might, else it is not currant nor allowable with God;
the Jews have a Rule, That whatsoever a man does in the solemn Worship of God, he should stretch and strain his Inventions to do it with all his might, Else it is not currant nor allowable with God;
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and the word notes an ebullition or boyling up of our spirits to the height. The oddes is not great, if any at all, between the omission of duties altogether,
and the word notes an ebullition or boiling up of our spirits to the height. The odds is not great, if any At all, between the omission of duties altogether,
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for God, 2 Sam. 6.14, 22. Nor was Hezekiah behind him in this, of whom to his everlasting honour it is recorded that 2 Chron. 31.27, In every worke which he began in the service of the house of his God,
for God, 2 Sam. 6.14, 22. Nor was Hezekiah behind him in this, of whom to his everlasting honour it is recorded that 2 Chronicles 31.27, In every work which he began in the service of the house of his God,
The ancient & primative Christians when they met, and crowded together with one shoulder, at their devotions, were so earnest that they seemed to besiege the Throne of Grace,
The ancient & primitive Christians when they met, and crowded together with one shoulder, At their devotions, were so earnest that they seemed to besiege the Throne of Grace,
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Jacob was honoured and called Israel for this, because he wrestled in prayer, and by main strength prevailed like a Prince with God, Hos. 12.3, 4, 5. Gen. 32.28.
Jacob was honoured and called Israel for this, Because he wrestled in prayer, and by main strength prevailed like a Prince with God, Hos. 12.3, 4, 5. Gen. 32.28.
3. Nor is the violence either lesse acceptable or lesse necessary which we are to use for the Word and worship of God, either to maintaine and hold it up when we have it,
3. Nor is the violence either less acceptable or less necessary which we Are to use for the Word and worship of God, either to maintain and hold it up when we have it,
S. Jude held it necessary to write unto beleevers to stir them up NONLATINALPHABET, Earnestly to contend for the faith, which was once delivered unto the Saints, v. 3. and the angell of Pergamos is much commended for holding fast Christs Name,
S. U^de held it necessary to write unto believers to stir them up, Earnestly to contend for the faith, which was once Delivered unto the Saints, v. 3. and the angel of Pergamum is much commended for holding fast Christ Name,
If wicked men would rob us of the Gospell, take from us the Worship and Ordinances of God, plunder us of our glory, our crown, our Salvation, here we must hold fast what we have, Revel, 2.25. Not giving place by subjection, no not for an houre, Gal. 2.5. nor yeeld to betray one sillable unto them, as Basils worthy resolution was;
If wicked men would rob us of the Gospel, take from us the Worship and Ordinances of God, plunder us of our glory, our crown, our Salvation, Here we must hold fast what we have, Revel, 2.25. Not giving place by subjection, no not for an hour, Gal. 2.5. nor yield to betray one Syllable unto them, as Basils worthy resolution was;
for the erecting the setting up of Gods Tabernacle, David would not take an houres rest till he had prepared an habitation for the Arke, Psal. 132.3, 4, 5. and because he set his affection upon the house of God, he prepared for the building of it with all his might, 1 Chron. 2, 3, 4 He thought it a thing unbecomming him, to dwell himselfe in a house of Cedar,
for the erecting the setting up of God's Tabernacle, David would not take an hours rest till he had prepared an habitation for the Ark, Psalm 132.3, 4, 5. and Because he Set his affection upon the house of God, he prepared for the building of it with all his might, 1 Chronicles 2, 3, 4 He Thought it a thing unbecoming him, to dwell himself in a house of Cedar,
This certainly was a high straine of devotion in those Jewes and Heathens, And what do you think of the Primitive Christians, were not they also thus violent when they sold their estates,
This Certainly was a high strain of devotion in those Jews and heathens, And what do you think of the Primitive Christians, were not they also thus violent when they sold their estates,
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and layd down the price of them at the Apostles feete, to purchase the meanes of Salvation for themselves and others? If the people of this land would bid so high for the rich pearl of the Gospell, The Kingdom of heaven were ours.
and laid down the price of them At the Apostles feet, to purchase the means of Salvation for themselves and Others? If the people of this land would bid so high for the rich pearl of the Gospel, The Kingdom of heaven were ours.
or the Worship and Ordinances of God adulterated with spurious institutions and impure mixtures, Quid non audet amor, what will not a man of violence do or suffer? What labour or cost will he spare? What adventures will he not make? What hazards not run, rather them suffer (if he can helpe it) such pollutions? He will set his shoulders, with Sampson, to the pillars of Dagons house,
or the Worship and Ordinances of God adulterated with spurious institutions and impure mixtures, Quid non audet amor, what will not a man of violence do or suffer? What labour or cost will he spare? What adventures will he not make? What hazards not run, rather them suffer (if he can help it) such pollutions? He will Set his shoulders, with Sampson, to the pillars of Dagons house,
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as Asa did Maacha his Queen Mother, 2 Chron. 15.16. Hezekiah made it his first work when he came to the Kingdom to set open the doores of the Lords house, which for a long time had been shut up;
as Asa did Maacha his Queen Mother, 2 Chronicles 15.16. Hezekiah made it his First work when he Come to the Kingdom to Set open the doors of the lords house, which for a long time had been shut up;
All the Altars, Groves, Images, and whatsoever other trinkets, reliques, and monuments of superstition were found in the land, he offered them up for a hecatomb, made a bone-fire of them,
All the Altars, Groves, Images, and whatsoever other trinkets, Relics, and monuments of Superstition were found in the land, he offered them up for a hecatomb, made a bonfire of them,
as you may see at large, 2 Chron. 34.3, 4, 5, &c. You see now the chiefe Ingredients of this heroicall Disposition, and straine of Spirit, and some few (for I cannot name all) of the principall operations of it, see now the Grounds and Reasons of it.
as you may see At large, 2 Chronicles 34.3, 4, 5, etc. You see now the chief Ingredients of this heroical Disposition, and strain of Spirit, and Some few (for I cannot name all) of the principal operations of it, see now the Grounds and Reasons of it.
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but worst of all in Religion, God likes it well when we put on to purpose, muster all our Forces, and stir up our strength to lay hold of him, Esay 64.7. He lookes for what we can, Deut. 6.5.
but worst of all in Religion, God likes it well when we put on to purpose, muster all our Forces, and stir up our strength to lay hold of him, Isaiah 64.7. He looks for what we can, Deuteronomy 6.5.
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When our intentions in his Worship, are not screwed up to this height, its a sign that our hearts are divided and cloven, and therefore hypocriticall:
When our intentions in his Worship, Are not screwed up to this height, its a Signen that our hearts Are divided and cloven, and Therefore hypocritical:
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when the Jewes were carelesse and perfunctory in their devotions, and put God off with any sacrifices which came next to hand, he accounted this as a dishonour to him,
when the Jews were careless and perfunctory in their devotions, and put God off with any Sacrifices which Come next to hand, he accounted this as a dishonour to him,
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and as a derogation to his Majesty and greatnesse, and therefore he thundred out a dreadfull curse against them, Mal. 1.14. If ye offer the blinde and the lame for sacrifice, is it not evill;
and as a derogation to his Majesty and greatness, and Therefore he thundered out a dreadful curse against them, Malachi 1.14. If you offer the blind and the lame for sacrifice, is it not evil;
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It was a cleere evidence against them, that they made him not their chiefe; therefore he lets them know how sensible he was of this disrespect, vers. 14. Cursed be he that having a male in his flock, offereth unto the Lord a corrupt thing,
It was a clear evidence against them, that they made him not their chief; Therefore he lets them know how sensible he was of this disrespect, vers. 14. Cursed be he that having a male in his flock, Offereth unto the Lord a corrupt thing,
If there be not a stamp and impression of zealous violence in all our religious addresses unto God, our deportment is not such as becomes the Majesty and greatnesse of such a King.
If there be not a stamp and impression of zealous violence in all our religious Addresses unto God, our deportment is not such as becomes the Majesty and greatness of such a King.
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to be eager and earnest in other things of an inferiour allay NONLATINALPHABET it will not quit the cost, violence for the most part is above the proportion and value of them;
to be eager and earnest in other things of an inferior allay it will not quit the cost, violence for the most part is above the proportion and valve of them;
What violent running, wrestling and striving was there of old in the Olympique games? what combates and contentions? yet all was but for a corruptible crown, as the Apostle speakes, 1 Cor. 9.24, 25. The greatest reward they could looke for, was but a crown of Lawrell, a chaplet of flowers;
What violent running, wrestling and striving was there of old in the Olympic games? what combats and contentions? yet all was but for a corruptible crown, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 9.24, 25. The greatest reward they could look for, was but a crown of Laurel, a chaplet of flowers;
but the crowne of this Kingdome which we strive for, if by all the violence we can use in doing or suffering we may win it at the last, it will super-abundantly make amends for all.
but the crown of this Kingdom which we strive for, if by all the violence we can use in doing or suffering we may win it At the last, it will superabundantly make amends for all.
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If our suffering be great, our Reward is Hyperbolicall, 2 Cor. 4.17. Our light afflictions which are but for a moment, what comparison betwixt them and the reward which they work out for us, which is, a far more exceeding and eternall weight of glory.
If our suffering be great, our Reward is Hyperbolical, 2 Cor. 4.17. Our Light afflictions which Are but for a moment, what comparison betwixt them and the reward which they work out for us, which is, a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
The Primitive Christians, suffered the spoyling of their goods with joy, knowing they had in heaven a better and more enduring substance, Heb. 10.34.
The Primitive Christians, suffered the spoiling of their goods with joy, knowing they had in heaven a better and more enduring substance, Hebrew 10.34.
for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you, 1 Pet. 4 14. A Christian is never so glorious as when he suffers most reproach and ignominy for Christs sake.
for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you, 1 Pet. 4 14. A Christian is never so glorious as when he suffers most reproach and ignominy for Christ sake.
When men revile and persecute you, and say all manner of evill against you falsly for my sake, rejoyce and be exceeding glad, saith our Saviour, for great is your reward in heaven, Math. 5.11.
When men revile and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake, rejoice and be exceeding glad, Says our Saviour, for great is your reward in heaven, Math. 5.11.
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we could never bring them to a better market, we shall gaine an hundred for one, take his Word for it who cannot lye, you cannot desire better assurance, it being all which heaven and earth have to shew for their continuance, Luke 18.29.
we could never bring them to a better market, we shall gain an hundred for one, take his Word for it who cannot lie, you cannot desire better assurance, it being all which heaven and earth have to show for their Continuance, Lycia 18.29.
Its a thriving trade indeede, thus to part with transitory things, and gaine eternall, to exchange drosse for gold, peebles for pearles, withering flowers for an inaccessible crown:
Its a thriving trade indeed, thus to part with transitory things, and gain Eternal, to exchange dross for gold, peebles for Pearls, withering flowers for an inaccessible crown:
I will say yet more, If a man could performe all the vertuous exploytes, and suffer all the most exquisite tortures which all the Saints and Martyrs have suffered from the beginning of the world,
I will say yet more, If a man could perform all the virtuous exploits, and suffer all the most exquisite tortures which all the Saints and Martyrs have suffered from the beginning of the world,
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so as in any sort to be judged worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed, Rom. 8.18. We can never therefore be over violent for this prize.
so as in any sort to be judged worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed, Rom. 8.18. We can never Therefore be over violent for this prize.
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who, except they strain hard, presse on with much violence, might as well sit down, and set their hearts at rest, giving over the Kingdome of heaven and eternall Salvation, as a lost prize:
who, except they strain hard, press on with much violence, might as well fit down, and Set their hearts At rest, giving over the Kingdom of heaven and Eternal Salvation, as a lost prize:
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cast your eyes about which way you will, whether on God, or your selves, or the world, enemies or friends, nothing can set before us the least door of hope that ever we shall come to heaven, Except we strive to enter in at the straight gate, Mat. 7.13.1.
cast your eyes about which Way you will, whither on God, or your selves, or the world, enemies or Friends, nothing can Set before us the least door of hope that ever we shall come to heaven, Except we strive to enter in At the straight gate, Mathew 7.13.1.
and I do not finde where entrance into heaven is proposed unto us but upon such like termes in quality, I meane not in equality which is impossible. Revel. 2.3. To him that overcommeth will I give to sit with me on my Throne, even as I also overcame and am set downe with my Father in his Throne:
and I do not find where Entrance into heaven is proposed unto us but upon such like terms in quality, I mean not in equality which is impossible. Revel. 2.3. To him that Overcometh will I give to fit with me on my Throne, even as I also overcame and am Set down with my Father in his Throne:
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this is the just price which he hath pitcht, He that overcomes, the Crown is his, upon other termes it cannot be expected. The old rule was NONLATINALPHABET;
this is the just price which he hath pitched, He that overcomes, the Crown is his, upon other terms it cannot be expected. The old Rule was;
and we for our parts NONLATINALPHABET, we have no price in our hands to give in exchange for such blessings, especially the Kingdom of heaven, which his more worth then all the world,
and we for our parts, we have no price in our hands to give in exchange for such blessings, especially the Kingdom of heaven, which his more worth then all the world,
and our Saviour commends this practise in two parables, The one of a rich Treasure, the other of a precious pearle, Mat. 13.44, &c. Many such like expressions we meete with every where in the Scripture, all which import a kinde of trading and trafficking with God,
and our Saviour commends this practice in two parables, The one of a rich Treasure, the other of a precious pearl, Mathew 13.44, etc. Many such like expressions we meet with every where in the Scripture, all which import a kind of trading and trafficking with God,
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sometimes our unbeleefe will dash our hopes, melt our courage, emasculate our resolution as it was with the Israelites, and the ten low-spirited Spies, which gave over Canaan as desperate, because of its fenced Cities,
sometime our unbelief will dash our hope's, melt our courage, emasculate our resolution as it was with the Israelites, and the ten low-spirited Spies, which gave over Canaan as desperate, Because of its fenced Cities,
and high battlements, and the sonnes of Anak the great Zanzummims that lay in the way, we had neede of a mighty violent operation of faith, to over-looke and over-master such difficulties:
and high battlements, and the Sons of Anak the great Zanzummins that lay in the Way, we had need of a mighty violent operation of faith, to overlook and overmaster such difficulties:
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a faint deny all begets new suites, and a doore left unbarred gives easie entrance, When we cleave not unto God with full purpose of heart, Act. 11.23. Other things will get in betwixt him and us.
a faint deny all begets new suits, and a door left unbarred gives easy Entrance, When we cleave not unto God with full purpose of heart, Act. 11.23. Other things will get in betwixt him and us.
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Its onely a Spirit steeled with Christian resolution, that can make a man in such assaults steady and unmoveable like to the Roman Fabritius, of whom it was said, That one might as well offer to stay the motion of the sun in the firmament,
Its only a Spirit steeled with Christian resolution, that can make a man in such assaults steady and Unmovable like to the Roman Fabritius, of whom it was said, That one might as well offer to stay the motion of the sun in the firmament,
3. Nor is there lesse opposition to be expected from the world, both friends and enemies will interpose hinderances and blockes sometimes, which we may have much ado to leap over, The world is never more prevalent then when it comes alluring and wooing us in a way of love, with sweete promises and pleasing blandishments.
3. Nor is there less opposition to be expected from the world, both Friends and enemies will interpose hindrances and blocks sometime, which we may have much ado to leap over, The world is never more prevalent then when it comes alluring and wooing us in a Way of love, with sweet promises and pleasing blandishments.
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When that Noble Italian Marquesse Galeatius Caracciolus was solicited with great offers of preferment from the Emperour and Pope to draw him off from his Religion, it was a shrew'd temptation,
When that Noble Italian Marquess Galeatius Caracciolo was solicited with great offers of preferment from the Emperor and Pope to draw him off from his Religion, it was a Shrewed temptation,
as Peter would have done our Saviour with, Master, Pitty thy selfe; and it will be a great degree of violence, to shake them off as Christ did him, with, Get thee behinde me Sathan:
as Peter would have done our Saviour with, Master, Pity thy self; and it will be a great degree of violence, to shake them off as christ did him, with, Get thee behind me Sathan:
The Church met with no persecution, that we reade of, whiles she lay slumbring in her drowzie bed, and opened not the doore to her beloved that knocked, but when she arose and went about the City,
The Church met with no persecution, that we read of, while she lay slumbering in her drowzy Bed, and opened not the door to her Beloved that knocked, but when she arose and went about the city,
for the Pontificall tribe had made a Canon, That whosoever confessed Christ, should be put out of the Synagogue, John 9.22, 34. If once we begin to advance in good earnest,
for the Pontifical tribe had made a Canon, That whosoever confessed christ, should be put out of the Synagogue, John 9.22, 34. If once we begin to advance in good earnest,
and set forward towards heaven, it will not be long to be sure, ere some furious storme of persecution be raised, to drive us back againe (if possible) to the gates of hell.
and Set forward towards heaven, it will not be long to be sure, ere Some furious storm of persecution be raised, to drive us back again (if possible) to the gates of hell.
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In all these, and sundry other respects, there must be much fervency in our desires, affectionate obstinacy in our resolutions and endeavours, much wrestling and conflicting with God and our selves, friends, and enemies;
In all these, and sundry other respects, there must be much fervency in our Desires, affectionate obstinacy in our resolutions and endeavours, much wrestling and conflicting with God and our selves, Friends, and enemies;
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This new Gospell, as that Reverend and worthy Divine calls it, is an old Delusion and fallacy of Sathan, which hath prevailed in the world from the beginning;
This new Gospel, as that Reverend and worthy Divine calls it, is an old Delusion and fallacy of Sathan, which hath prevailed in the world from the beginning;
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this new Gospell without charges, this cheap Religion, which would open us such an easie way, with a few good words, with a little wholsome breath, to purchase the Kingdome of heaven, we could rellish it well;
this new Gospel without charges, this cheap Religion, which would open us such an easy Way, with a few good words, with a little wholesome breath, to purchase the Kingdom of heaven, we could relish it well;
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its marvellous pleasing and delightfull to our lazie and sluggish dispositions. As Marcus Lepidus when he stretched himself, and lay along on the grasse; O utimam hoe ess•t laborare:
its marvellous pleasing and delightful to our lazy and sluggish dispositions. As Marcus Lepidus when he stretched himself, and lay along on the grass; O utimam hoe ess•t laborare:
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so many of us, when we stretch ourselves, on our beds, like them in Amos, and live at ease in Sion, denying nothing to our carnall affections and appetites, which we have a minde to;
so many of us, when we stretch ourselves, on our Beds, like them in Amos, and live At ease in Sion, denying nothing to our carnal affections and appetites, which we have a mind to;
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every Agrippa would then be not onely almost, but altogether perswaded to be a Christian, every prophane Esau would come in for a share, none would sit out:
every Agrippa would then be not only almost, but altogether persuaded to be a Christian, every profane Esau would come in for a share, none would fit out:
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Remission of sinnes, and the Graces of Regeneration, they are not obtained with a sigh, victory over all oppositions from earth and hell, is not atchieved with a breath:
Remission of Sins, and the Graces of Regeneration, they Are not obtained with a sighs, victory over all oppositions from earth and hell, is not achieved with a breath:
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its not dull and faint wishes, cold and languishing velleities, feeble and heardlesse endeavours, that can hope to win the crowne of Glory, there must be passionate longings and breakings of the heart, with continuall desires after God:
its not dull and faint wishes, cold and languishing Voluntaries, feeble and heardlesse endeavours, that can hope to win the crown of Glory, there must be passionate longings and breakings of the heart, with continual Desires After God:
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the operation of Gods Word upon us, must be as a burning fire shut up in our bones, Jer. 20.9. Our zeale for God must eate us up, Psal. 69.9. We must be valiant for the truth, Jer. 9.3. Resist oppositions and temptations unto blood, Heb. 12.4. Else were there as many heavens as there be dayes in the yeere, we are never like to arrive in any of them.
the operation of God's Word upon us, must be as a burning fire shut up in our bones, Jer. 20.9. Our zeal for God must eat us up, Psalm 69.9. We must be valiant for the truth, Jer. 9.3. Resist oppositions and temptations unto blood, Hebrew 12.4. Else were there as many heavens as there be days in the year, we Are never like to arrive in any of them.
In other things it is a vertue and worthy of much praise, and it is not to be denyed, That even in Religion too, there are some things, in which it may have place.
In other things it is a virtue and worthy of much praise, and it is not to be denied, That even in Religion too, there Are Some things, in which it may have place.
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When there was too much heate in the Church of Rome, about some matters of indifferency, not much importing any way, the Apostle to calme both parties,
When there was too much heat in the Church of Rome, about Some matters of indifferency, not much importing any Way, the Apostle to Cam both parties,
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and to compose them unto moderation, and mutuall bearing with one another; The Kingdome of God, saith he, is not meate and drinke, but righteousnesse, and peace,
and to compose them unto moderation, and mutual bearing with one Another; The Kingdom of God, Says he, is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace,
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but there be others of an inferiour alloy which need not be held, much lesse pressed upon others, with so hard a hand, such are not a few speculative opinions and rituall practises, in matters of externall Worship;
but there be Others of an inferior alloy which need not be held, much less pressed upon Others, with so hard a hand, such Are not a few speculative opinions and ritual practises, in matters of external Worship;
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in contending about which, if the excesses of zeale, were corrected and allayed, with a little cooling of moderation, no doubt it would be much better then now it is with the Church of God.
in contending about which, if the Excesses of zeal, were corrected and allayed, with a little cooling of moderation, no doubt it would be much better then now it is with the Church of God.
yet in the profession and practise of those maine fundamentalls of Faith, and Worship, with other superstructions, neerly bordering and coasting thereupon, it is far otherwise.
yet in the profession and practice of those main fundamentals of Faith, and Worship, with other superstructions, nearly bordering and coasting thereupon, it is Far otherwise.
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The world is generally of another minde, a little violence in matters of Religion, a very little upon the knives point will suffice, a dram or two is enough of all conscience;
The world is generally of Another mind, a little violence in matters of Religion, a very little upon the knives point will suffice, a dram or two is enough of all conscience;
his friends out of meere pitty, good folkes, sent to lay hold on him; for they sayd, he was gone besides himselfe, Mark. 3.21. The like censure past upon Saint Paul, because he was earnest and zealous in the cause of God, it was thought he was gone mad, the man sure had lost his discretion. Act. 26.24.
his Friends out of mere pity, good folks, sent to lay hold on him; for they said, he was gone beside himself, Mark. 3.21. The like censure passed upon Saint Paul, Because he was earnest and zealous in the cause of God, it was Thought he was gone mad, the man sure had lost his discretion. Act. 26.24.
The lesse wonder it is that our Honourable Senate, which hath shewed so much zeal for God, should meete with the same measure, from Malignant and ill-affected spirits.
The less wonder it is that our Honourable Senate, which hath showed so much zeal for God, should meet with the same measure, from Malignant and ill-affected spirits.
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Among other virulent invectives, this is clamored against your Religious proceedings, with the greatest noyse, That you are and have been over violent; Oh you have undon the Kingdom with an high and Imperious reformation, you have let it blood in the Basiliks veine: In sum, the Physicke hath been worse then the disease, such cavils and calumnies, are rife against you, in the mouths of your enemies, who in this,
Among other virulent invectives, this is clamoured against your Religious proceedings, with the greatest noise, That you Are and have been over violent; O you have undone the Kingdom with an high and Imperious Reformation, you have let it blood in the Basiliks vein: In sum, the Physic hath been Worse then the disease, such cavils and calumnies, Are rife against you, in the mouths of your enemies, who in this,
ferrit their complaints to the bottome, and you shall finde that this is it, That you have with all your force and strength resisted them who would destroy us all, ruine Religion, introduce Popery and Tyranny,
ferrit their complaints to the bottom, and you shall find that this is it, That you have with all your force and strength resisted them who would destroy us all, ruin Religion, introduce Popery and Tyranny,
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Hinc ille lachrymae, Hence are these vollies of slanders, reproaches, and imputations discharged against you, in which the enemies deale alike with you,
Hinc Isle lachrymae, Hence Are these volleys of slanders, Reproaches, and imputations discharged against you, in which the enemies deal alike with you,
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that men would be taking Antidotes against Caesar. No doubt a very haynous crime, a just and rationall complaint and sibbe to this against us, that we will not all lye downe and quietly suffer our throats to be cut, our Cities fired, countries wasted,
that men would be taking Antidotes against Caesar. No doubt a very heinous crime, a just and rational complaint and sibbe to this against us, that we will not all lie down and quietly suffer our throats to be Cut, our Cities fired, countries wasted,
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yea that zeale and piety of yours, for which you are so much maligned, and traduced it shall make your memory precious unto the present age, and to all posterity;
yea that zeal and piety of yours, for which you Are so much maligned, and traduced it shall make your memory precious unto the present age, and to all posterity;
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and when the names of your enemies shall rot above ground (as they do already) and they themselves shall be rung down with a peale of Satyres to their graves, your names shall be as sweete as perfume, the generations to come shall embalme them with honour, the children yet unborn shall rise up,
and when the names of your enemies shall rot above ground (as they do already) and they themselves shall be rung down with a peal of Satires to their graves, your names shall be as sweet as perfume, the generations to come shall embalm them with honour, the children yet unborn shall rise up,
and call you blessed, and every one that reades your Chronicles, or heares of your worthy acts, shall say, This was the Reforming Parliament, which did,
and call you blessed, and every one that reads your Chronicles, or hears of your worthy acts, shall say, This was the Reforming Parliament, which did,
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2 This Text and Doctrine may serve like the knuckles of a mans hand, appearing on the wall to Balshazzor, to write unto many their sad doome, to reade them their destiny, they are never like to come neere to the Kingdome of heaven.
2 This Text and Doctrine may serve like the knuckles of a men hand, appearing on the wall to Balshazzor, to write unto many their sad doom, to read them their destiny, they Are never like to come near to the Kingdom of heaven.
If they could raise any tempests, cause any commotion, and the occasions and junctures of affaires would permit them to do it with advantage, we should taste as much of their Malignity,
If they could raise any tempests, cause any commotion, and the occasions and junctures of affairs would permit them to do it with advantage, we should taste as much of their Malignity,
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pillaging, spoyling, plundering, and laying all waste before them, With a rage that reacheth up unto heaven, 2 Chron. 28.9. Tobiah and Sanballet were not in a more pelting chafe, when the Temple and City of Jerusalem were like to be reëdified.
pillaging, spoiling, plundering, and laying all waste before them, With a rage that reaches up unto heaven, 2 Chronicles 28.9. Tobiah and Sanballet were not in a more pelting chafe, when the Temple and city of Jerusalem were like to be reëdified.
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The powerfull comming in of Christ into his Kingdome, the Majesty and lustre of pure Worship and Ordinances is unto them (night-birds as they are) formidable as the sun-shine to the Owle,
The powerful coming in of christ into his Kingdom, the Majesty and lustre of pure Worship and Ordinances is unto them (nightbirds as they Are) formidable as the sunshine to the Owl,
Oh the bright star of Jacob • the rising and Orient lustre of it, to such as love darkenesse better then light, it is of an Ominous and dismall presage, it portends their kingdome will come downe, their mis-giving hearts are afraid of the scorching Influence of it,
O the bright star of Jacob • the rising and Orient lustre of it, to such as love darkness better then Light, it is of an Ominous and dismal presage, it portends their Kingdom will come down, their misgiving hearts Are afraid of the scorching Influence of it,
And now, is it possible, trow ye, that such sonnes of Belial, to whom the presence of Christ in his Ordinances and Worship, is the greatest burthen and torment,
And now, is it possible, trow you, that such Sons of Belial, to whom the presence of christ in his Ordinances and Worship, is the greatest burden and torment,
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Is it possible that such should ever expect or conceive the least hope of reigning with him for ever in heaven? Oh, yes, they pretend for heaven as much,
Is it possible that such should ever expect or conceive the least hope of reigning with him for ever in heaven? O, yes, they pretend for heaven as much,
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Its for no other end doubtlesse, but to defend the true Protestant profession, with his Majesties just Prerogative and Crown-rights, which the Parliament with the faction of Brownists,
Its for no other end doubtless, but to defend the true Protestant profession, with his Majesties just Prerogative and crown-rights, which the Parliament with the faction of Brownists,
Its a true saying that of the Romane Orator, There is nothing so horrid, no cause so desperate, which may not be palliated and covered over with glorious and glittering pretences;
Its a true saying that of the Roman Orator, There is nothing so horrid, no cause so desperate, which may not be palliated and covered over with glorious and glittering pretences;
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As Herod would have the wisemen bring him word, when they had found Christ, for he meant to come and worship the babe, when his intent was to slay it.
As Herod would have the Wise men bring him word, when they had found christ, for he meant to come and worship the babe, when his intent was to slay it.
But as Tertullian wittily told the Gentiles, when they contended so fiercely for the worship of Jupiter, That whatsoever they pretended, Caesar was their chiefe God,
But as Tertullian wittily told the Gentiles, when they contended so fiercely for the worship of Jupiter, That whatsoever they pretended, Caesar was their chief God,
and to practise the worst of Tyranny, even to the destruction of the three Kingdomes, if Caesar do but please to declare the one to be the True Reformed Protestant Profession, and the other, The due Rights and Priviledges of Parliament;
and to practise the worst of Tyranny, even to the destruction of the three Kingdoms, if Caesar do but please to declare the one to be the True Reformed Protestant Profession, and the other, The due Rights and Privileges of Parliament;
much like the Boutefew that Tully speakes of, C. Blos: Cumanus I think it was, that would, to shew his affection to his friend, do whatsoever he should bid him,
much like the Boutefew that Tully speaks of, C. Blos: Cumanus I think it was, that would, to show his affection to his friend, do whatsoever he should bid him,
onely, they have the discretion to set their sayles as the wind blowes, and to wheele about as they see occasion, that they may be of the prevayling side;
only, they have the discretion to Set their sails as the wind blows, and to wheel about as they see occasion, that they may be of the prevailing side;
much like the man in Macrobius, who during the times of civill war betwixt Antony and Augustus Caesar, had with much Art and diligence taught his two crowes their severall notes, the one to say Ave Imperator Antoni, the other, Ave Imperator August•; that so when the warres should be over,
much like the man in Macrobius, who during the times of civil war betwixt Antony and Augustus Caesar, had with much Art and diligence taught his two crows their several notes, the one to say Have Imperator Antoni, the other, Have Imperator August•; that so when the wars should be over,
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If there chance to be any such within these walls, I wish they would sadly and ripely consider that speech of our Saviour, He that is not with me is against me, Mat. 12.30.
If there chance to be any such within these walls, I wish they would sadly and ripely Consider that speech of our Saviour, He that is not with me is against me, Mathew 12.30.
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and gather with Christ, he scattereth from him, there being no middle condition possible in which a man can close or side with any other than the devill, who joynes not with Christ.
and gather with christ, he Scattereth from him, there being no middle condition possible in which a man can close or side with any other than the Devil, who joins not with christ.
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to come to Church now and then, to heare the Word, performe some cheape outward duties which may looke like a forme of godlinesse, none will, blame them for this.
to come to Church now and then, to hear the Word, perform Some cheap outward duties which may look like a Form of godliness, none will, blame them for this.
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unprofitable to be Papists, or recusants, thus far they go and its faire too, but to be at any expence for Christ, to purchase his kingdom with any prejudice to themselves in their credit or estates, he must pardon them for that:
unprofitable to be Papists, or recusants, thus Far they go and its fair too, but to be At any expense for christ, to purchase his Kingdom with any prejudice to themselves in their credit or estates, he must pardon them for that:
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these have taken the Covenant, many of them onely to save charges, for they spare not to professe that they will trust God with their soules (though they perjure) rather then the Parliament with their Estates.
these have taken the Covenant, many of them only to save charges, for they spare not to profess that they will trust God with their Souls (though they perjure) rather then the Parliament with their Estates.
in their face and outward carriage you may see their zeale for the Lord, but if you could put but your hands within their brests, you should finde their hearts Nabal - like, as cold as a stone.
in their face and outward carriage you may see their zeal for the Lord, but if you could put but your hands within their breasts, you should find their hearts Nabal - like, as cold as a stone.
Its no new devise, but an old trick of hypocriticall spirits, to seeme devout onely for their owne ends, to drive their own designes under a colour of being zealous for God.
Its no new devise, but an old trick of hypocritical spirits, to seem devout only for their own ends, to drive their own designs under a colour of being zealous for God.
Ignatius observed, there were some of this stamp in his time, who made a trade and an occupation of Christ, to get wealth by him, shuffling in Religon, to deale themselves a thriving game in the world.
Ignatius observed, there were Some of this stamp in his time, who made a trade and an occupation of christ, to get wealth by him, shuffling in Religion, to deal themselves a thriving game in the world.
I know not whether it be true, but the Vox Populi, the Common opinion and voyce of the people is, That in Country, City, Armies, I hope not in the Parliament, there are and have beene too many, who in publike places of Imployment, at the publike charge, drive their private designes;
I know not whither it be true, but the Vox People, the Common opinion and voice of the people is, That in Country, city, Armies, I hope not in the Parliament, there Are and have been too many, who in public places of Employment, At the public charge, drive their private designs;
and letting opportunities of action slip, with other stratagems and feates of pollicy, very depths of Sathan, profound as hell, which I have not wit enough to reach.
and letting opportunities of actium slip, with other stratagems and feats of policy, very depths of Sathan, profound as hell, which I have not wit enough to reach.
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and let them take that along with them too, Esay 30.33. There is a Tophet prepared of old, its deepe and large, the pile thereof is fire and much wood, the breath of the Lord like a streame of brimstone kindles it;
and let them take that along with them too, Isaiah 30.33. There is a Tophet prepared of old, its deep and large, the pile thereof is fire and much wood, the breath of the Lord like a stream of brimstone kindles it;
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they have like the Laodiccan Angell and Church, some heate which makes them luke-warme, but they are not violent, their dram of zeale is tempered with so many ounces of discretion, that the operation of it can scarce be discerned;
they have like the Laodiccan Angel and Church, Some heat which makes them lukewarm, but they Are not violent, their dram of zeal is tempered with so many ounces of discretion, that the operation of it can scarce be discerned;
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they are Orthodox in opinion, not much exorbitant in conversation, owne the great cause of the Kingdom, set their faces towards heaven, are not against Reformation:
they Are Orthodox in opinion, not much exorbitant in Conversation, own the great cause of the Kingdom, Set their faces towards heaven, Are not against Reformation:
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Its good to be zealous, but not too much, say any what they will, doe what they can, their affected moderation will never suffer them to exceede the middle temper of that wise Statesman in Tiberius his Court, who to be sure would not strike a stroke against the streame,
Its good to be zealous, but not too much, say any what they will, do what they can, their affected moderation will never suffer them to exceed the middle temper of that wise Statesman in Tiberius his Court, who to be sure would not strike a stroke against the stream,
when he was removed from the Helme of the Common-wealth, imployed all his force and strength to keep off those waves from the great vessell of the State, which had well-nigh drowned the cock-boat of his owne private Fortunes.
when he was removed from the Helm of the Commonwealth, employed all his force and strength to keep off those waves from the great vessel of the State, which had well-nigh drowned the cockboat of his own private Fortune's.
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when a storme of persecution arose, then they plucked in the tender horne, their zeale cooled, their courage abated, their resolutions fell like leaves in Autumne.
when a storm of persecution arose, then they plucked in the tender horn, their zeal cooled, their courage abated, their resolutions fell like leaves in Autumn.
when every day we were pasti miraculis as Cyprian speakes, feasted with miracles in ordinary, the Lord setting himselfe on purpose to ingage us firmely in his worke, by divers rare and astonishing providences, that all bridges might be cut off,
when every day we were pasti miraculis as Cyprian speaks, feasted with Miracles in ordinary, the Lord setting himself on purpose to engage us firmly in his work, by diverse rare and astonishing providences, that all bridges might be Cut off,
then their hearts fainted, and they fell on murmuring as the unbeleeving Jewes, and that mixed multitude did, Numb. 11.4. A man might as well never own the cause of God, as afterwards desert it;
then their hearts fainted, and they fell on murmuring as the unbelieving Jews, and that mixed multitude did, Numb. 11.4. A man might as well never own the cause of God, as afterwards desert it;
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what were they the better for all their hopefull beginnings, when afterwards they declined, their zeale-being all spent, their violence tyred, and all their alacrity lost.
what were they the better for all their hopeful beginnings, when afterwards they declined, their zeale-being all spent, their violence tired, and all their alacrity lost.
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and zealous for it, yet do not a little hurt to themselves and others, and the Cause it selfe too, through their indescreete and unwary managing of it:
and zealous for it, yet do not a little hurt to themselves and Others, and the Cause it self too, through their indescreete and unwary managing of it:
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they desire nothing more then this, That Christ might raigne, and weild the Scepter of his Kingdom, according to his own hearts content, in all the parts of the Land;
they desire nothing more then this, That christ might Reign, and wield the Sceptre of his Kingdom, according to his own hearts content, in all the parts of the Land;
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they are active in endeavours for Reformation, and this deserves just praise, but they step out of their bounds sometimes, exceede the limits of their speciall calling in which the Will of God is, they should containe themselves.
they Are active in endeavours for Reformation, and this deserves just praise, but they step out of their bounds sometime, exceed the Limits of their special calling in which the Will of God is, they should contain themselves.
That have a great zeale of God, Oh that it were a little more according to knowledge! We have all entred into the bonds of a Religious Conant with God, in which among other things we have vowed our utmost endeavours to reforme Religion, Worship, Government, according to the Word of God,
That have a great zeal of God, O that it were a little more according to knowledge! We have all entered into the bonds of a Religious Conant with God, in which among other things we have vowed our utmost endeavours to reform Religion, Worship, Government, according to the Word of God,
How can it be avoyded, but there will be divisions in the worke, when those that should carry it on, act severall wayes without any regard to one another.
How can it be avoided, but there will be divisions in the work, when those that should carry it on, act several ways without any regard to one Another.
much wisedome is requisite to prescribe when and where, and how far, and in what manner and order to proceede in carrying on a worke of so great consequence, as a publique Church-Reformation is.
much Wisdom is requisite to prescribe when and where, and how Far, and in what manner and order to proceed in carrying on a work of so great consequence, as a public Church reformation is.
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Zeale, except it be ordered aright, in conflicting with corruptions and abuses, whether reall or pretended, useth the razor sometimes with such eagernesse, that Religion it selfe is thereby endangered,
Zeal, except it be ordered aright, in conflicting with corruptions and Abuses, whither real or pretended, uses the razor sometime with such eagerness, that Religion it self is thereby endangered,
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I would not willingly drop one word to quench one sparke of any true Heaven-bred zeale, my errand is as our Saviours was, rather to kindle this fire, Luke 12.49. which every Sacrifice must be salted with, Marke 9.4.
I would not willingly drop one word to quench one spark of any true Heaven-bred zeal, my errand is as our Saviors was, rather to kindle this fire, Lycia 12.49. which every Sacrifice must be salted with, Mark 9.4.
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Let us all labour to blow up and to keepe alive this Sacred fire, upon the Altar of our hearts, that it may inflame our devotion towards God, kindle our love towards men,
Let us all labour to blow up and to keep alive this Sacred fire, upon the Altar of our hearts, that it may inflame our devotion towards God, kindle our love towards men,
1. As the Apostle said of patience, so may I of zeale, we have all neede of it, especially Reformers. 1. Because of the glory of God, which we ought to have a tender resentment of, more then of our owne lives,
1. As the Apostle said of patience, so may I of zeal, we have all need of it, especially Reformers. 1. Because of the glory of God, which we ought to have a tender resentment of, more then of our own lives,
Our Saviour resented the injuries and reproaches offered unto God, as done unto himselfe, Rom. 15.2 Because of the honour and happinesse of the Church, which we ought to prefer before all our owne Interests, Psal. 137.6. I have read of Ambrose, that he was so zealous for the Church, that he wished any storme might light upon himselfe, rather then the State of it should be endangered:
Our Saviour resented the injuries and Reproaches offered unto God, as done unto himself, Rom. 15.2 Because of the honour and happiness of the Church, which we ought to prefer before all our own Interests, Psalm 137.6. I have read of Ambrose, that he was so zealous for the Church, that he wished any storm might Light upon himself, rather then the State of it should be endangered:
Moses and Paul were so transcendent in this kinde of zeale, that they would have redeemed the Churches losses with their owne damnation. 3 Because of the great difficulties and obstructions which we must make account to encounter with.
Moses and Paul were so transcendent in this kind of zeal, that they would have redeemed the Churches losses with their own damnation. 3 Because of the great difficulties and obstructions which we must make account to encounter with.
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even the blind and the lame, the abhorring of Davids soule, or else you shall never take the Fort, 2 Sam. 5, 6, 7. If you will endeavour with Elias to put down the Priests of Baal, Jezabel will send you a message of defiance, threatning to make the Land too hot for us:
even the blind and the lame, the abhorring of Davids soul, or Else you shall never take the Fort, 2 Sam. 5, 6, 7. If you will endeavour with Elias to put down the Priests of Baal, Jezebel will send you a message of defiance, threatening to make the Land too hight for us:
Love and zeale will, if neede be, run upon the Cannons mouth, dare through deaths gauntlet, Cant. 8.7. Esther knew not whether she should prevaile, yet she would venture, though to the apparent hazarding of her Crowne and life, Est. 4.16. Zeale and love blush at the Name of difficulty. 2. It will quicken you up to mighty endeavours;
Love and zeal will, if need be, run upon the Cannons Mouth, Dare through death's gauntlet, Cant 8.7. Esther knew not whither she should prevail, yet she would venture, though to the apparent hazarding of her Crown and life, Est. 4.16. Zeal and love blush At the Name of difficulty. 2. It will quicken you up to mighty endeavours;
True zeal is like the Philosophers NONLATINALPHABET, a sparkling firy stone, no floods can quench it. 4. It will make us prevalent and successefull in our endeavours,
True zeal is like the Philosophers, a sparkling firy stone, no floods can quench it. 4. It will make us prevalent and successful in our endeavours,
Love is a pleasing Tyrant, saith Chrysostome, the power of it is above all power, it raignes over all impediments in heaven and earth, prevailing both with God and man as Jacob did.
Love is a pleasing Tyrant, Says Chrysostom, the power of it is above all power, it reigns over all impediments in heaven and earth, prevailing both with God and man as Jacob did.
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Let there be no sonnes of Zebedee among us, to project for themselves places of honour at the right hand or the left, when Christ comes into his Kingdome;
Let there be no Sons of Zebedee among us, to project for themselves places of honour At the right hand or the left, when christ comes into his Kingdom;
away with all private designes, preserve we our intentions single and sincere, and we shall prosper the better. 2. Let our zeale flame out upon all occasions, let nothing smother the operation of it:
away with all private designs, preserve we our intentions single and sincere, and we shall prosper the better. 2. Let our zeal flame out upon all occasions, let nothing smother the operation of it:
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When that prophane King had burnt the Roll, the Prophet wrote it over againe with an addition of many other like words, Jer. 36.32. The more Gods Worship, Ordinances, Servants, are opposed, the more will true-hearted Zealots appeare for them, to assist and vindicate them.
When that profane King had burned the Roll, the Prophet wrote it over again with an addition of many other like words, Jer. 36.32. The more God's Worship, Ordinances, Servants, Are opposed, the more will truehearted Zealots appear for them, to assist and vindicate them.
That Doctrin, Worship, Government, may be all exact, according to the Patterne in the Mount. Helpe on this much-desired Work. 1: By setting a faithful, pious, and learned Ministery.
That Doctrine, Worship, Government, may be all exact, according to the Pattern in the Mount. Help on this much-desired Work. 1: By setting a faithful, pious, and learned Ministry.
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yet it is no other thing then the Scepter of Christs Kingdome, the Royall Mace that is lifted up and born before him, his triumphing chariot, in which he rides conquering and to conquer, Revel. 6.2. God is wont to hang the greatest weights upon the smallest wires, The Salvation of the world depends upon this foolishnesse of preaching, 1 Cor. 1.21. Blessed be God, he hath given us his Word, and if we could but adde what is next in the Psal. 68.11. Great is the multitude of them that publish it, Sathan would soone fall downe like lightning, and we should have an heaven upon earth.
yet it is no other thing then the Sceptre of Christ Kingdom, the Royal Mace that is lifted up and born before him, his triumphing chariot, in which he rides conquering and to conquer, Revel. 6.2. God is wont to hang the greatest weights upon the Smallest wires, The Salvation of the world depends upon this foolishness of preaching, 1 Cor. 1.21. Blessed be God, he hath given us his Word, and if we could but add what is next in the Psalm 68.11. Great is the multitude of them that publish it, Sathan would soon fallen down like lightning, and we should have an heaven upon earth.
I will shew you a way how to storme downe the proud walls and battlements of it without any Petards or Cannon shot or Engines of warre, not so much need of these;
I will show you a Way how to storm down the proud walls and battlements of it without any Petards or Cannon shot or Engines of war, not so much need of these;
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2. If you would have a learned consciencious ministry, do as Hezekiah, Command the people to give the Priests and Levites their portion, that they may be incouraged in the Law of the Lord, 2 Chron. 31.4. Let there be due provision of oyle, for all the Lamps of the Sanctuary, and let there be worthy incouragements for all the severall professions of learning, especially the sacred.
2. If you would have a learned conscientious Ministry, do as Hezekiah, Command the people to give the Priests and Levites their portion, that they may be encouraged in the Law of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 31.4. Let there be due provision of oil, for all the Lamps of the Sanctuary, and let there be worthy encouragements for all the several professions of learning, especially the sacred.
If learning should decay, as some (I hope without ground) feare it will, what can we looke for but an Inundation of Popery, Atheisme, prophanenesse, sects, heresies, with all manner of Barbarity.
If learning should decay, as Some (I hope without ground) Fear it will, what can we look for but an Inundation of Popery, Atheism, profaneness, Sects, heresies, with all manner of Barbarity.
3 But now that I have made mention of learning, I may not without piacular neglect passe over the two Seminaries and seed-plots of it, without a word or two.
3 But now that I have made mention of learning, I may not without piacular neglect pass over the two Seminaries and seed-plots of it, without a word or two.
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that it is now adulterated, and brewed with mixtures, its easie to know whence; The way to heale all, were to plant more wholesome, heavenly, and powerfull preaching there:
that it is now adulterated, and brewed with mixtures, its easy to know whence; The Way to heal all, were to plant more wholesome, heavenly, and powerful preaching there:
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oh that we had a brood of such Doves richly perfum'd with Myrrhe, Aloes, and Cassia, men anoynted, I meane with the spirit and graces of Jesus Christ, which are more sweet and odoriferous then all the unctions else in the world.
o that we had a brood of such Dove richly perfumed with Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, men anointed, I mean with the Spirit and graces of jesus christ, which Are more sweet and odoriferous then all the unctions Else in the world.
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If there were some of these sent abroad into Country, City, Court, and University, how would multitudes flocke after them, like Doves into their windowes? Esay 60.8.
If there were Some of these sent abroad into Country, city, Court, and university, how would Multitudes flock After them, like Dove into their windows? Isaiah 60.8.
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4. If you would have Christ raigne fully, freely, universally, all the Kingdome over, let the Reformation then which is intended, advance freely and fully,
4. If you would have christ Reign Fully, freely, universally, all the Kingdom over, let the Reformation then which is intended, advance freely and Fully,
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we would be loath that God should put us off with halfe a deliverance, why should we put him off with halfe a reformation. 2. Let it be swift and speedy, let it not alwaies thus sticke in the birth,
we would be loath that God should put us off with half a deliverance, why should we put him off with half a Reformation. 2. Let it be swift and speedy, let it not always thus stick in the birth,
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Is it time for you to dwell in your cieled houses, whiles this house lyes waste? God gives us as, he did them, leave to have a due regard of our owne houses,
Is it time for you to dwell in your Cieled houses, while this house lies waste? God gives us as, he did them, leave to have a due regard of our own houses,
And those persons too that pretend so high for their divine originall, and cannot yet shew the Genealogy of it from the Scriptures, They should be as polluted, put from the Priesthood, Neh. 6.64.
And those Persons too that pretend so high for their divine original, and cannot yet show the Genealogy of it from the Scriptures, They should be as polluted, put from the Priesthood, Neh 6.64.
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But above all the other Impediments, that which gives sourse and life unto them, and is it selfe the greatest, the faction I meane of Rome, and Antichrist, let that be removed.
But above all the other Impediments, that which gives source and life unto them, and is it self the greatest, the faction I mean of Room, and Antichrist, let that be removed.
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when that mother of whoredome and all her merchants, factors, and retainers, with all their Babilonish trash and trumpery, the wares which they traffique in, is sent packing away,
when that mother of whoredom and all her merchant's, Factors, and retainers, with all their Babylonish trash and trumpery, the wares which they traffic in, is sent packing away,
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and cast like a mil-stone into the bottome of the Sea; then, and not before, begins that victorious and triumphant Song of the Elders, Revel. 19.6. Hallelujah, the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.
and cast like a millstone into the bottom of the Sea; then, and not before, begins that victorious and triumphant Song of the Elders, Revel. 19.6. Hallelujah, the Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth.
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if not admitted now, is like never to make us such another offer, he will take his Kingdome from us, and give it to some other Nation, that will bring forth the fruits thereof, Math. 21.43.
if not admitted now, is like never to make us such Another offer, he will take his Kingdom from us, and give it to Some other nation, that will bring forth the fruits thereof, Math. 21.43.
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The uncleane spirit, which is in a good measure cast out, will returne againe, and bring along seven other worse ones with it, to take possession of the whole Kingdome,
The unclean Spirit, which is in a good measure cast out, will return again, and bring along seven other Worse ones with it, to take possession of the Whole Kingdom,
and who would not straine hard for such a booty, which once obtained, will more then countervaile all our care and cost, our zeale and violence for it.
and who would not strain hard for such a booty, which once obtained, will more then countervail all our care and cost, our zeal and violence for it.
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and might be won, he held it no discretion to be over conscientious, I commend not his resolution in this, our Rule is, Fiat Justitia & ruat caelum, let Justice be done, though the heavens fall;
and might be wone, he held it no discretion to be over conscientious, I commend not his resolution in this, our Rule is, Fiat Justitia & ruat caelum, let justice be done, though the heavens fallen;
as those Armies of heaven did, spoken of before vers. 14. They all came out of his thigh, were discended and propagated from him, by a divine worke of Regeneration, the Spirit of Jesus Christ refines the blood of the meanest persons,
as those Armies of heaven did, spoken of before vers. 14. They all Come out of his thigh, were descended and propagated from him, by a divine work of Regeneration, the Spirit of jesus christ refines the blood of the Meanest Persons,
yea, and I had almost said meritorious, but howsever tis thank-worthy to be sure, in an eminent degree, Luk. 22.28, 29 Ye are they that have continued with me, in my temptations, and what then, I appoint unto you a Kingdom that ye may eate and drinke at my Table, and sit on thrones;
yea, and I had almost said meritorious, but howsever this thankworthy to be sure, in an eminent degree, Luk. 22.28, 29 You Are they that have continued with me, in my temptations, and what then, I appoint unto you a Kingdom that you may eat and drink At my Table, and fit on thrones;
5 The contrary disposition is of it selfe base and unworthy, yea and of all other the most loathsome and abominable, Revel. 3.15, 16. Better key cold then onely lukewarme, Its an argument we neither value God nor his Kingdome,
5 The contrary disposition is of it self base and unworthy, yea and of all other the most loathsome and abominable, Revel. 3.15, 16. Better key cold then only lukewarm, Its an argument we neither valve God nor his Kingdom,
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When Callidius a Roman Orator, pleaded a cause very faintly, and made no shew of affection, Tully told him that sure he was not in earnest, otherwise the tide of passion would have beene up:
When Callidius a Roman Orator, pleaded a cause very faintly, and made no show of affection, Tully told him that sure he was not in earnest, otherwise the tide of passion would have been up:
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In like manner when men are so lazie and languishing, so cold and slack in dealing for a Kingdome, Its a shrew'd argument against them, that sure they are not in earnest, they do but play with Religion;
In like manner when men Are so lazy and languishing, so cold and slack in dealing for a Kingdom, Its a Shrewed argument against them, that sure they Are not in earnest, they do but play with Religion;
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and yet carry our selves in matters of eternity, as if we were all Stoicks, and had no passions about us? Ferventissimi in terrenis, frigidissimi in caelestibus, shall we be red hot as fire for earth,
and yet carry our selves in matters of eternity, as if we were all Stoics, and had no passion about us? Ferventissimi in terrenis, frigidissimi in caelestibus, shall we be read hight as fire for earth,
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7. If all this will not move, looke upon wicked men, how violent a bent have they to sinne, Their hearts are fully set to doe mischiefe, Eccles. 9.3. They inflame themselves, with Idols, Esay 57.5. They are as swift Dromedaries traversing their waies, Jer. 2.23. Their whole force is evill, and their course not right, Jer. 23.10.
7. If all this will not move, look upon wicked men, how violent a bent have they to sin, Their hearts Are Fully Set to do mischief, Eccles. 9.3. They inflame themselves, with Idols, Isaiah 57.5. They Are as swift Dromedaries traversing their ways, Jer. 2.23. Their Whole force is evil, and their course not right, Jer. 23.10.
as if gold and silver were too deare and precious then to be offered up upon the sacrifice and service of them? as if hell and lyes were pearles never over-bought,
as if gold and silver were too deer and precious then to be offered up upon the sacrifice and service of them? as if hell and lies were Pearls never overbought,
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how furious is their march? how resolute are their spirits? how quick their endeavours? how do they compasse sea and land, to Spaine, France, Holland, Denmarke, whither do they not dispatch their Emissarie? what vaste treasures do they not lay out, what expence of blood do they stick at, what stones do they not roll? what conclusions do they not try? what project have they not hammered? what corner of the earth have they not searched,
how furious is their march? how resolute Are their spirits? how quick their endeavours? how do they compass sea and land, to Spain, France, Holland, Denmark, whither do they not dispatch their Emissary? what vast treasures do they not lay out, what expense of blood do they stick At, what stones do they not roll? what conclusions do they not try? what project have they not hammered? what corner of the earth have they not searched,
hedging, fencing, planting, watering, what could they have done more for that wilde vine, that false Antichristian Religion and Church, which is the vine of the earth, and not of heaven, it having no rooting, growth,
hedging, fencing, planting, watering, what could they have done more for that wild vine, that false Antichristian Religion and Church, which is the vine of the earth, and not of heaven, it having no rooting, growth,
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Heark what Father Campian professeth of himselfe and his fellow Jesuites, Quamdiu vel vnus quispiam e nobis supererit, qui Tiburno vestro fruatur, fruatur, that is his word,
Hark what Father Campian Professes of himself and his fellow Jesuits, Quamdiu vel vnus quispiam e nobis supererit, qui Tiberino Vestro fruatur, fruatur, that is his word,
and what shall we be coole and moderate, when they are so extreame violent? Acrius illi ad perniciem quam nos ad salutem, Shall they be more zealous to procure their owne and others destruction, temporall and eternall,
and what shall we be cool and moderate, when they Are so extreme violent? Acrid illi ad perniciem quam nos ad salutem, Shall they be more zealous to procure their own and Others destruction, temporal and Eternal,
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as the Orator sometimes told the Athenians, yet we shall not have an haires harme, If we serve our God with reverence and godly feare, we shall receive a Kingdome, that cannot be shaken, Heb. 12.28.
as the Orator sometime told the Athenians, yet we shall not have an hairs harm, If we serve our God with Reverence and godly Fear, we shall receive a Kingdom, that cannot be shaken, Hebrew 12.28.
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Cam. praelect. in Mat. c. 18. v. 1. Regnum Caelovum unum & idem significat in scriptura nempe regnum Christi, quod & regnum Dei dicitur sive Statum & conditionem Ecclesiae quae proprie Christiana dicitur.
Cam. praelect. in Mathew c. 18. v. 1. Kingdom Caelovum Unum & idem significat in Scripture nempe Kingdom Christ, quod & Kingdom Dei dicitur sive Statum & conditionem Ecclesiae Quae Properly Christian dicitur.
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Drusius praet. in Luc. 15.18. peccavi in caelum i.e. in deum nam NONLATINALPHABET unum esse ex nominibus dei sciunt omnes qui illam lingnam callent. Lucae 20.4. Baptismus Joh. dicitur esse e caelo. i. a Deo. sive divini tus. Scitum est illud apud Hebraeos sit Reverentia prae ceptoris tui sicut reverentia caeli: & illud qui venit ut se mundet, adiuvant cum de caelo. Sic apud Latinos caelo gratissimus omnis.
Drusius praet. in Luke 15.18. peccavi in caelum i.e. in God nam Unum esse ex nominibus dei sciunt omnes qui Illam lingnam callent. Luke 20.4. Baptismus John dicitur esse e caelo. i. a God sive Divine tus. Scitum est illud apud Hebraeos sit Reverence Prae ceptoris tui sicut Reverence Heaven: & illud qui venit ut se mundet, adiuvant cum de caelo. Sic apud Latinos caelo gratissimus omnis.
1. Grandis est violentia in terra nos esse genitos & caelorum sedem quaerere Hieron. inloc. Qui homo natus est angelus esse desiderat & terr•num animall cael ste quaerit habitaculum Hier. ad Algasiam, Epist. 151.
1. Grandis est Violence in terra nos esse genitos & caelorum sedem quaerere Hieron. inloc. Qui homo Born est angelus esse Desiderate & terr•num animal Celestial Ste Query habitaculum Hier. ad Algasiam, Epistle 151.
Id dicitur violentum quod est contra fas & jus. Glossa sic exponit Regnum Dei Christi merito justitiaque ex pugna tum pecatoribus in praedam datur, adeo ut illi id occupent qui eo Indignissimi sunt sicut raptores alieno labore parta per libitum occupant. &c.
Id dicitur violentum quod est contra fas & jus. Glossa sic exponit Kingdom Dei Christ merito justitiaque ex pugna tum pecatoribus in Praedam datur, adeo ut illi id occupent qui eo Indignissimi sunt sicut raptores alieno labour Parta per libitum occupant. etc.
Hi sunt qui per vim irrumpunt ac veluti Januam fracturi urgent. Adeo avidi sunt ut nulla vi ab strahi possunt sed potius moriuntur quam abstrahu•tur ab Evangelio. Luth. in loc. sic plerique alu.
Him sunt qui per vim irrumpunt ac Veluti Januam fracturi urgent. Adeo avidi sunt ut nulla vi ab strahi possunt sed potius moriuntur quam abstrahu•tur ab Evangelio. Luth. in loc. sic Plerique alum.
Regnum caelorum vi irrumpit, venit vi non quod Christus vi occupetimperia sicut Alexander sed potentia divina erumpit contra surores diabolorum & tyrannorum, &c. Melanc. in loc.
Kingdom caelorum vi irrumpit, venit vi non quod Christus vi occupetimperia sicut Alexander sed potentia Divine erumpit contra surores Diabolical & Tyrannorum, etc. Melancholy. in loc.
Vid Septuagint in Gen. 19 3. & cap. 33.11. & Judicum cap 19.7. Sic Tert. vocat Johannem Limitem constitutum inter vetera & nova ad quem defineret Judaismus & a quo inciperet Christanismus. lib. 4 cont. Mar. vid. Ireneus lib. 4. c. 8.
Vid septuagint in Gen. 19 3. & cap. 33.11. & Judicum cap 19.7. Sic Tert vocat John Limitem constitutum inter Veteran & nova ad Whom defineret Judaismus & a quo inciperet Christanismus. lib. 4 contentedly. Mar. vid. Irenaeus lib. 4. c. 8.
Scitum est qoud Judaei na•rant de R. Simeon F. Jo•hai, cum ille vid•ret occ••em aviculis insidias struente naudivit vocem caelitus delapsam i• haec verba. Sine Caelis (i. e. sine deo) ne una quidem avis capta est aucupio quanto minus tot & tot animae filiarum hominum. Lud. Capell. Spei leg ex Bere shith. Rabba. Sect. 7•.
Scitum est quoth Judaei na•rant de R. Simeon F. Jo•hai, cum Isle vid•ret occ••em aviculis Insidias struente naudivit vocem caelitus delapsam i• haec verba. Sine Caelis (i. e. sine God) ne una quidem avis Captivity est aucupio quanto minus tot & tot Spirits filiarum hominum. Lud. Capell. Spei leg ex Bear shith. Rabba. Sect. 7•.
Non vi no• armis nec carceribus sed solo gladio Spiritus quod est verbum dei tot victorius tot triumphos paravit Ecclesiae Christi Possidon. de August. in vitaejus.
Non vi no• armis nec carceribus sed solo Gladio Spiritus quod est verbum dei tot victorius tot triumphos paravit Ecclesiae Christ Poseidon. de August. in vitaejus.
Manifesta setum ••i virtus contra odia humana porrex it cum tanto magis Christus praedicaretur quanto magis praedicari inhiberetur, Hilar. cont. Auxent.
Manifesta setum ••i virtus contra Odia Humana porrex it cum tanto magis Christus praedicaretur quanto magis praedicari inhiberetur, Hilar. contentedly. Auxentius.
Nostram doctrinam a prima ejus praedicatione prohibent reges duces & magistratus cum universes satellitibus illa tam•n non flaccescit ut doctrina humana sed magis f•oret. Clem. Alex. strom 7.
Nostram Doctrinam a prima His predication prohibent reges duces & Magistratus cum universes satellitibus illa tam•n non flaccescit ut Doctrina Humana sed magis f•oret. Clem. Alexander strom 7.
Merito quis •irari possit quomodo in tam dissolluta consu•tudine omniumque rerum excepta prasulatus sug•illatione doctrina tum diu incorrupta perstitit Brightman in 3. cap. Apoc.
Merito quis •irari possit quomodo in tam dissolluta consu•tudine omniumque rerum excepta prasulatus sug•illatione Doctrina tum Diu incorrupta perstitit Brightman in 3. cap. Apocalypse
Nos in tanta rabie host••a undique p•rsequentuum nihil al•ud •••amus ni•i ed•re gemitus c••suspiria sed 〈 ◊ 〉 sunt bombardae nostrae & instrumenta bellica quibus di•• pavimus tot innotreanum Antichristi. Luth. Acts. 12.6, 7, 8, &c.
Nos in tanta Rabie host••a undique p•rsequentuum nihil al•ud •••amus ni•i ed•re gemitus c••suspiria sed 〈 ◊ 〉 sunt bombardae Nostrae & Instrumenta Bellica quibus di•• pavimus tot innotreanum Antichrist. Luth. Acts. 12.6, 7, 8, etc.
Si aliqua amisistis vitae gaudia, negotiatio est aliquid amitteris ut majora lacreris, Ter. in lib. ad Mart. Si homo mille annis Deo serviret quam ferventissime, non mereretur dimidium diei in calo. Ansel.
Si Any amisistis vitae Gaudia, negotiatio est Aliquid amitteris ut marjoram lacreris, Ter. in lib. ad Mart. Si homo mille Annis God serviret quam ferventissime, non mereretur Dimension Die in calo. Ansel.
Etiam si parunlus ex collo pendeat nepos, si flens passis crinibus ubera quib••• te nutrieral mamater ostentet, per calcalum perge patrem — socum pretatis genutest hic esse crudelem: Hierom.
Etiam si parunlus ex Cologne pendeat nepos, si Flens passis crinibus ubera quib••• te nutrieral mamater ostentet, per calcalum perge patrem — socum pretatis genutest hic esse Cruel: Hieronymus
Infantiam Christi studiose persequantur & antequam sormetur Ch•istus in nobis in ipso viae conversationis iaitio ut extinguatur spiritus & sussocetur vita justitiae penisus elaborant, Cypr. Ser. de stella & magi•.
Infantiam Christ studiose persequantur & antequam sormetur Ch•istus in nobis in ipso Viae conversationis iaitio ut extinguatur spiritus & sussocetur vita justitiae penisus elaborant, Cyprus Ser. de stella & magi•.
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•st opinio quaedam & persuasio exitialis quae primum mundum & Jud. remp. perdidit quae Noviquoque Testamenti caetu• vastat & sebolas destruit Novum dicitur Evangelium, dogma, vidʐ. de miseri cordia Dei patris vimis. peccatorum & salute ••rnat er exter•um dei cultum consequentda, Sixt. Amam. in Praef. ad Anti••••.
•st opinio quaedam & persuasio Deadly Quae primum Mundum & Jud. remp. perdidit Quae Noviquoque Testamenti caetu• vastat & sebolas destruit Novum dicitur Evangelium, dogma, vidʐ. de miseri cordia Dei patris vimis. peccatorum & salute ••rnat er exter•um dei cultum consequentda, Sixt. Amam. in Preface ad Anti••••.
Quid si faces in ferre jussisset in capitolium nunquid paruisses? Respondit nunquam jussisset id quidem sed si jussisset utique paruissem Cic. de Amic.
Quid si faces in Far jussisset in Capitol Nuqquid paruisses? Respondit Never jussisset id quidem sed si jussisset Utique paruissem Cic de Amic.
