The difficvlty of sions deliverance and reformation: together with the activitie which her friends should manifest during the time that her cause is in agitation. Delivered in a sermon at Margarets Westminster, before the honourable House of Commons on Wednesday morning, the twenty-sixt day of Iune. 1644. / By Humphrey Hardwick, Minister of the Word at Hadam Magna in the County of Hertfard, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
Is Sions captivitie turned? Was their mouth filled with laughter and their tongue with singing? Did the heathensay among themselves, The Lord hath done great things for them,
Is Sions captivity turned? Was their Mouth filled with laughter and their tongue with singing? Did the heathensay among themselves, The Lord hath done great things for them,
and they reply, saying, The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad? Can the same matter be the object of former praise and future supplication ▪ Might they blesse God for turning their captivitie,
and they reply, saying, The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we Are glad? Can the same matter be the Object of former praise and future supplication ▪ Might they bless God for turning their captivity,
Their captivitie was indeed turned, in the grant of libertie or licence to depart by Cyrus; there were also some faire beginnings in the departure of many,
Their captivity was indeed turned, in the grant of liberty or licence to depart by Cyrus; there were also Some fair beginnings in the departure of many,
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now all this happening suddenly and unexpectedly whilst the Hebrews were by the waters of Babylon, caused them in an holy ravishment to break forth and say,
now all this happening suddenly and unexpectedly while the Hebrews were by the waters of Babylon, caused them in an holy ravishment to break forth and say,
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Now to see this stupidnesse of their fathers children, and behold them frozen in an uncharitable carelesnes of their own or Sions welfare, was no small sorrow to the departed Israelites.
Now to see this stupidness of their Father's children, and behold them frozen in an uncharitable carelessness of their own or Zions welfare, was no small sorrow to the departed Israelites.
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few friends they had, but many enemies, very malicious very mad against them, and they not able in any measure to equall their number, match their power, or vie their policie.
few Friends they had, but many enemies, very malicious very mad against them, and they not able in any measure to equal their number, match their power, or vie their policy.
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the very journey considered with the probable incumbrances and oppositions, might sufficiently dishearten: but the businesse to be performed appeared infinite;
the very journey considered with the probable encumbrances and oppositions, might sufficiently dishearten: but the business to be performed appeared infinite;
to build again the citie, to reedifie the temple, to repaire the wals, to settle the nation, to distinguish the tribes, to establish the throne, to reform the priesthood, to restore discipline,
to built again the City, to re-edify the temple, to repair the walls, to settle the Nation, to distinguish the tribes, to establish the throne, to reform the priesthood, to restore discipline,
The poor remnant daughter of Sion, but newly freed from the yoke of the proud insulting Chaldees, being to undertake this task, contra gentes, had need to repaire to their God, saying, Turn our captivitie oh Lord!
The poor remnant daughter of Sion, but newly freed from the yoke of the proud insulting Chaldees, being to undertake this task, contra gentes, had need to repair to their God, saying, Turn our captivity o Lord!
nor is it marvell, that the holy Prophet seeing all these and much more then I can possibly conceive, doth in this Psalm, point them as well to grief as to mirth:
nor is it marvel, that the holy Prophet seeing all these and much more then I can possibly conceive, does in this Psalm, point them as well to grief as to mirth:
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After the revolutions of many thoughts on both sides, the wary seedsman resolves to deny himself and family for the present, to commit his precious seed to the breeding wombe of the thankfull earth.
After the revolutions of many thoughts on both sides, the wary seedsman resolves to deny himself and family for the present, to commit his precious seed to the breeding womb of the thankful earth.
In my little reading and small experience, I have found that corn sowen in dear years and times of scarcitie, hath yeelded much more encrease then at other times so that presently after much want, there hath fallowed great plentie of grain even beyond expectation.
In my little reading and small experience, I have found that corn sown in dear Years and times of scarcity, hath yielded much more increase then At other times so that presently After much want, there hath fallowed great plenty of grain even beyond expectation.
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See here, my Brethren, manifold labour indeed: yet none in vain, each hath an answerable recompence of reward attending it: sowing with reaping; tears with joy; sad travelling with sweet returning;
See Here, my Brothers, manifold labour indeed: yet none in vain, each hath an answerable recompense of reward attending it: sowing with reaping; tears with joy; sad traveling with sweet returning;
Who can choose to note a much ravishing elegancy in this language of the Spirit, in comparison whereof the highest straines of profane rhetoricians are pure barbarisme.
Who can choose to note a much ravishing elegancy in this language of the Spirit, in comparison whereof the highest strains of profane rhetoricians Are pure barbarism.
whilst their minds are no whit affected with these sacred songs: but the reason is apparent, mens minds mostly are ca•nall, and these Psalmes are spirituall:
while their minds Are no whit affected with these sacred songs: but the reason is apparent, men's minds mostly Are ca•nall, and these Psalms Are spiritual:
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The Spirit in penning down this part of the Psalm, doth call the Israelites to a serious consideration of their state in the time of turning their captivitie.
The Spirit in penning down this part of the Psalm, does call the Israelites to a serious consideration of their state in the time of turning their captivity.
In the issue also Sions deliverance and restauration is sutable with the metaphor, for when the weeks of harvest, the due and appointed time is come, the labourers in Sions husbandry shall reap according as they have sowed, or sparingly, or plentifully:
In the issue also Zions deliverance and restauration is suitable with the metaphor, for when the weeks of harvest, the due and appointed time is come, the labourers in Zions Husbandry shall reap according as they have sowed, or sparingly, or plentifully:
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when the Church is in travaile of deliverance. 2. The words have the force of exhortation, calling the sonnes and daughters, all the friends of Sion to be up and doing, to be active to their uttermost in her behalfe. 3 They have the force of motive or inducement to 〈 ◊ 〉 still active and waiting untill Sions deliverance be effected.
when the Church is in travail of deliverance. 2. The words have the force of exhortation, calling the Sons and daughters, all the Friends of Sion to be up and doing, to be active to their uttermost in her behalf. 3 They have the force of motive or inducement to 〈 ◊ 〉 still active and waiting until Zions deliverance be effected.
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The first sentence then of holy doctrine which I propound, is from the words as they declare the condition of Gods people in the times of restauration and deliverance,
The First sentence then of holy Doctrine which I propound, is from the words as they declare the condition of God's people in the times of restauration and deliverance,
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Doth not Scripture in expresse termes call the restoring of Israel Gods great, Gods strange worke? now that proves it to be difficult in an high degree.
Does not Scripture in express terms call the restoring of Israel God's great, God's strange work? now that Proves it to be difficult in an high degree.
and what a work was it to restore and reform their lapsed condition? Albeit the Lord had vouchsafed pious in stead of prophane Priests, sacrifices to be rightly ordered,
and what a work was it to restore and reform their lapsed condition? Albeit the Lord had vouchsafed pious in stead of profane Priests, Sacrifices to be rightly ordered,
because she had made an Idol in a grove, vers. 16. I might shew you likewise how much adoe Iehoshaphat had to amend the errours which crept into Iudah by his neglect and connivence,
Because she had made an Idol in a grove, vers. 16. I might show you likewise how much ado Jehoshaphat had to amend the errors which crept into Iudah by his neglect and connivance,
whilest he associated himself with Ahab, but you may read it at leisure, 2 Chron. 19. The book of Ezra and Nehemiah do also hold forth lively clear examples setting out more fully the hardship of this work.
whilst he associated himself with Ahab, but you may read it At leisure, 2 Chronicles 19. The book of Ezra and Nehemiah do also hold forth lively clear Examples setting out more Fully the hardship of this work.
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then which nothing can possibly, or conceivably be thought more difficult and impossible, Esa. 62. Ezekiel is pointed to this in a metaphor of drie bones,
then which nothing can possibly, or conceivably be Thought more difficult and impossible, Isaiah 62. Ezekielem is pointed to this in a metaphor of dry bones,
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hereby did the Spirit signifie it as difficult a thing to restore Israel and Iudah, as to make those drie bones to live, Ezek. 37.3. In the Apocalyps we finde the deliverance of the Christian Churches from the cursed power and pollutions of Antichrist, to be set out by the rescuing of a woman, newly delivered of a man-childe, from the cruell red Dragon;
hereby did the Spirit signify it as difficult a thing to restore Israel and Iudah, as to make those dry bones to live, Ezekiel 37.3. In the Apocalypse we find the deliverance of the Christian Churches from the cursed power and pollutions of Antichrist, to be Set out by the rescuing of a woman, newly Delivered of a Manchild, from the cruel read Dragon;
If Israel talk of going out of Egypt to serve God better, Pharaoh will be stirre, himself and his instruments, to sink them into a deeper degree of bondage.
If Israel talk of going out of Egypt to serve God better, Pharaoh will be stir, himself and his Instruments, to sink them into a Deeper degree of bondage.
That Pharaoh lives still in the Prince of darknesse, and when ever there's any speech of weakning his Kingdom, by reducing a people from superstitions vanities, corrupt and polluted courses, he playes the Devill indeed, summons all the Furies musters his black Forces, sets on his Instruments quickens their activitie, sharpens their wi•, whets their inventions, •edgeth their malice, heighthens their anger, blows up their rage, browes the impudency makes infinite their cruelty.
That Pharaoh lives still in the Prince of darkness, and when ever there's any speech of weakening his Kingdom, by reducing a people from superstitions vanities, corrupt and polluted courses, he plays the devil indeed, summons all the Furies musters his black Forces, sets on his Instruments quickens their activity, sharpens their wi•, whets their Inventions, •edgeth their malice, heighthens their anger, blows up their rage, brows the impudence makes infinite their cruelty.
Hence all the bloudy Cains, the scoffing stomachs, the profane Esau's, the politick Achitophels, the railing Rabshakebs, the world of ungodly persons become enemies and opposers The kings of the earth standing and up,
Hence all the bloody Cains, the scoffing stomachs, the profane Esau's, the politic Achitophels, the railing Rabshakebs, the world of ungodly Persons become enemies and opposers The Kings of the earth standing and up,
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〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉, and Amalek, &c. conplot and conspire to root out Israel. Adde to these, all false religions, all Idolatrous and superstitious Worships, ancient Ceremonies, beloved Customes and Traditions of our Fathers stand up and make much adoe• Yea more, many false friends are alwayes inter-woven with the true seekers of Sions good, which crie, We will build with you;
〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉, and Amalek, etc. conplot and conspire to root out Israel. Add to these, all false Religions, all Idolatrous and superstitious Worships, ancient Ceremonies, Beloved Customs and Traditions of our Father's stand up and make much adoe• Yea more, many false Friends Are always interwoven with the true seekers of Zions good, which cry, We will built with you;
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How few of the Israelites which dwelt in Egypt did truly beleeve that ever they should be brought to Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey? Witnesse their continuall expressions of mistrust;
How few of the Israelites which dwelled in Egypt did truly believe that ever they should be brought to Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey? Witness their continual expressions of mistrust;
After all, how fear'd were they to be eaten up of the Giants? You remember also a man that when deliverance and promise of plenty was made, would not beleeve though windows should be opened in heaven;
After all, how feared were they to be eaten up of the Giants? You Remember also a man that when deliverance and promise of plenty was made, would not believe though windows should be opened in heaven;
Further to illustrate this, give me leave to point out foure things which by consulting the sacred Volume, I find requisite to be in a people before they are capable of deliverance and reformation.
Further to illustrate this, give me leave to point out foure things which by consulting the sacred Volume, I find requisite to be in a people before they Are capable of deliverance and Reformation.
When the deliverer came at first to visite his brethren, they put him away, saying, Who made thee a Judge? and why was this? because they were not yet sensible of their own want, found not themselves to need a deliverer;
When the deliverer Come At First to visit his brothers, they put him away, saying, Who made thee a Judge? and why was this? Because they were not yet sensible of their own want, found not themselves to need a deliverer;
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and take with them words, saying, We will not ride upon horses, Ashur shall not save us, Hos. 14.1, 2, 3, 4. Another propertie is, for a people to be willing to do what they can to help themselves, to carry on the work to the uttermost.
and take with them words, saying, We will not ride upon Horses, Ashur shall not save us, Hos. 14.1, 2, 3, 4. another property is, for a people to be willing to do what they can to help themselves, to carry on the work to the uttermost.
and declare themselves unwilling, and loath to fight with the supposed terrible mastie inhabitants of the land of Canaan, they do thereby clearly discover themselves to be unsit or uncapable of such a mercy as seemed in probabilitie to be near unto them:
and declare themselves unwilling, and loath to fight with the supposed terrible masty inhabitants of the land of Canaan, they do thereby clearly discover themselves to be unsit or uncapable of such a mercy as seemed in probability to be near unto them:
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God hereupon continued their Pilgrimage in the wildernesse forty years, untill all were dead that were thus loath to do what they could to help themselves.
God hereupon continued their Pilgrimage in the Wilderness forty Years, until all were dead that were thus loath to do what they could to help themselves.
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and see what their disposition was, Iosh. 1.16. All that thou commandest us we will doe, and whithersoever thou sendest us we will 〈 ◊ 〉 The people being thus ready to do what they could, are now capable of mercy.
and see what their disposition was, Joshua 1.16. All that thou Commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us we will 〈 ◊ 〉 The people being thus ready to do what they could, Are now capable of mercy.
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In the tenth of la••ges we finde that the philistines and the Amorites did grievously oppresse Israel, who in their misery repaire unto God for succour, acknowledging their sinnes, imploring his helpe;
In the tenth of la••ges we find that the Philistines and the amorites did grievously oppress Israel, who in their misery repair unto God for succour, acknowledging their Sins, imploring his help;
And if you skan the businesse, you shall finde, it was for that Israel kept still amongst them the things which did and might hinder Gods helping and delivering of them; to wit, their strange gods.
And if you skan the business, you shall find, it was for that Israel kept still among them the things which did and might hinder God's helping and delivering of them; to wit, their strange God's.
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yea more, the Text faith, Gods 〈 ◊ 〉 was grieved for the miseries of Israel: lo how removing the things which may hinder did alter the case, vers. 13, and 16.
yea more, the Text faith, God's 〈 ◊ 〉 was grieved for the misery's of Israel: lo how removing the things which may hinder did altar the case, vers. 13, and 16.
Lastly, a people are not sit for help and deliverance till they be freely content to be at the charge of in When Ephraim is an emptie vine to God, sparing, niggardly in his service, ruine, not reformation is like to succeed, Hosea 10. And consult the Story of the Kings of ludah, you shall sinde but one thorowout Reformation,
Lastly, a people Are not fit for help and deliverance till they be freely content to be At the charge of in When Ephraim is an empty vine to God, sparing, niggardly in his service, ruin, not Reformation is like to succeed, Hosea 10. And consult the Story of the Kings of ludah, you shall sinde but one throughout Reformation,
and this was in the dayes of l•siah; and how liberall were the hands of the people in those dayes? they brought in money to the work, sans weight and measure.
and this was in the days of l•siah; and how liberal were the hands of the people in those days? they brought in money to the work, sans weight and measure.
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Now consider my Brethren by these notes, how hard a thing, how much ado it will be before a nation or people will be brought to such qualifications, there must be ploughing, sowing, planting and supplanting in a nation or kingdome, ere a worke of full Reformation will be brough about.
Now Consider my Brothers by these notes, how hard a thing, how much ado it will be before a Nation or people will be brought to such qualifications, there must be ploughing, sowing, planting and supplanting in a Nation or Kingdom, ere a work of full Reformation will be borough about.
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If therefore the businesse should go on with a faire gale and a flowing tide, accompanied still with likelihood of successe, and evidence of credibilitie;
If Therefore the business should go on with a fair gale and a flowing tide, accompanied still with likelihood of success, and evidence of credibility;
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and hankered after superstitions vanities, had carried away the honour of bringing the children of Israel into Canaan, had not the news of the Spies rendered the worke difficult and dangerous, improbable and impossible? The Lord in his secret wisdome saw onely Caleb and Ioshua fit to carry away that same:
and hankered After superstitions vanities, had carried away the honour of bringing the children of Israel into Canaan, had not the news of the Spies rendered the work difficult and dangerous, improbable and impossible? The Lord in his secret Wisdom saw only Caleb and Ioshua fit to carry away that same:
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The reflex of this truth upon our selves, doth blame the harbouring of evill surmises, the entertainment of hard thoughts, the despising of the proceedings and despairing of successe in the businesse of Reformation and establishment of our Church,
The reflex of this truth upon our selves, does blame the harbouring of evil surmises, the entertainment of hard thoughts, the despising of the proceedings and despairing of success in the business of Reformation and establishment of our Church,
Admit there be crookednesse and stumbling in the progresse of affairs, shall we presently surmise that neither God nor man intend us peace and deliverance? shall we say with the grumbling Israelites, It had been better for us to serve the Egyptians,
Admit there be crookedness and stumbling in the progress of affairs, shall we presently surmise that neither God nor man intend us peace and deliverance? shall we say with the grumbling Israelites, It had been better for us to serve the egyptians,
how extremely did it provoke the Lord to anger Search the Scripture thorow, if ever you can finde the holy One of Israel speak with more indignation against any offence that ever was committed by his people:
how extremely did it provoke the Lord to anger Search the Scripture thorough, if ever you can find the holy One of Israel speak with more Indignation against any offence that ever was committed by his people:
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seeing the warre continues, the work is slowed little done, (as they say) mens expectations frustrated, things fall out crosse, no likelihood of a speedy end,
seeing the war continues, the work is slowed little done, (as they say) men's Expectations frustrated, things fallen out cross, no likelihood of a speedy end,
and are ready to cry out with the wicked in the Psalm, Who will shew us any good? What hath the Parliament? What have the Armies? What have the Assembly done? Vilde and ungratefull queres are these:
and Are ready to cry out with the wicked in the Psalm, Who will show us any good? What hath the Parliament? What have the Armies? What have the Assembly done? Vild and ungrateful queres Are these:
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I may say of such persons, as once Moses in like case, they have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of Gods children, they are a perverse and crooked generation:
I may say of such Persons, as once Moses in like case, they have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of God's children, they Are a perverse and crooked generation:
then ever here to fore in this land? Hath he stopped the overflowings and breakings in of Popery and tyranny? Hath he with his own blessed hand laid the foundation of a glorious Reformation? Hath he found out fit instruments,
then ever Here to before in this land? Hath he stopped the overflowings and breakings in of Popery and tyranny? Hath he with his own blessed hand laid the Foundation of a glorious Reformation? Hath he found out fit Instruments,
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when we the poor silenced Ministers, as Elijah of old, thought there were none left which had not bowed the knee? have these instruments with singular freenesse of minde set upon the service of God and the Kingdome? have they now for divers years spent their own means, their time more precious then their means? Their health, their strength, their life they have wasted:
when we the poor silenced Ministers, as Elijah of old, Thought there were none left which had not bowed the knee? have these Instruments with singular freeness of mind Set upon the service of God and the Kingdom? have they now for diverse Years spent their own means, their time more precious then their means? Their health, their strength, their life they have wasted:
As for the Armies, I may justly say they have been generally faithfull, and have done and suffered so much as that few Stories yeeld like precedents in so short a time, in so plentifull a countrey.
As for the Armies, I may justly say they have been generally faithful, and have done and suffered so much as that few Stories yield like precedents in so short a time, in so plentiful a country.
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Who is ignorant how much a few faire speeches of oyl-mouthed Absolon to that effect prevailed against David and his Worthies? But should the people of England thus requite the Lord and his instruments of Reformation? Or is it a small matter thus to cast soule of unthankfulnesse as it were into the face of God,
Who is ignorant how much a few fair Speeches of oyl-mouthed Absalom to that Effect prevailed against David and his Worthies? But should the people of England thus requite the Lord and his Instruments of Reformation? Or is it a small matter thus to cast soul of unthankfulness as it were into the face of God,
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whilst he is turning to us in love? Consider my Brethren, hath the faire morning of our hopes been clouded? Have our enemies prevailed, to put a long day to our troubles? Doth the businesse yet go on slowly and untowardly? Sure we may thank our own grumbling, our thinking evil in our hearts, our rash ungratefull censuring, our despising the day of small things, our despairing thoughts, words, actions, all justly met with,
while he is turning to us in love? Consider my Brothers, hath the fair morning of our hope's been clouded? Have our enemies prevailed, to put a long day to our Troubles? Does the business yet go on slowly and untowardly? Sure we may thank our own grumbling, our thinking evil in our hearts, our rash ungrateful censuring, our despising the day of small things, our despairing thoughts, words, actions, all justly met with,
To make Sion sow in teares one yeare, one moneth, one day longer for us, is a sinne that no Christian would have his soul guiltie of, who rightly ponders the true nature and heavie consequence of this sinne;
To make Sion sow in tears one year, one Monn, one day longer for us, is a sin that no Christian would have his soul guilty of, who rightly ponders the true nature and heavy consequence of this sin;
when indeed they serve themselves? Think what a nefarious crime it is in men, that are trusted with the administration of publike affairs, to carry private spirits in their bosomes, seeking to serve themselves, not the State? How ill doth it beseem a Christian to follow Nationall imployments, with ambitious longing after their own honour and advancement;
when indeed they serve themselves? Think what a nefarious crime it is in men, that Are trusted with the administration of public affairs, to carry private spirits in their bosoms, seeking to serve themselves, not the State? How ill does it beseem a Christian to follow National employments, with ambitious longing After their own honour and advancement;
Shouldst thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? was once the speech of an holy Prophet to an eminent person, 2 Chron. 19.2. and he prest his repro of home, saying, Therefore is wrath upon thee from the Lord.
Shouldst thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? was once the speech of an holy Prophet to an eminent person, 2 Chronicles 19.2. and he pressed his repro of home, saying, Therefore is wrath upon thee from the Lord.
shall praise you in this? (saith he) I praise you not. And give me leave to presse you with the words of our Saviours Necessory 〈 ◊ 〉 that assences should come,
shall praise you in this? (Says he) I praise you not. And give me leave to press you with the words of our Saviors Necessory 〈 ◊ 〉 that assences should come,
and brought about with so much difficultie, we should be all perswaded to wait for the accomplishment of it with patience and chearfulnesse Put we all our trust in the Lord,
and brought about with so much difficulty, we should be all persuaded to wait for the accomplishment of it with patience and cheerfulness Put we all our trust in the Lord,
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The Disciples out of such a mood did ask the Lord Christ, Will thou at this time restore the Kingdome to Israel? but note our Saviours answer, It is not for you to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath shut up in his own 〈 ◊ 〉:
The Disciples out of such a mood did ask the Lord christ, Will thou At this time restore the Kingdom to Israel? but note our Saviors answer, It is not for you to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath shut up in his own 〈 ◊ 〉:
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and shall we not allow our God time to work the deliverance and advancemēt of his Church? Oh! my brethren, let our souls say with Iob, All the dayes of my appointed time will I wait till my change come.
and shall we not allow our God time to work the deliverance and advancement of his Church? Oh! my brothers, let our Souls say with Job, All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come.
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it was the sinne of Israel, to limit the holy One of Israel. For Christs sake, let not us be guiltie of it, say we not so much as in our hearts, that the work shall be done by such a• time,
it was the sin of Israel, to limit the holy One of Israel. For Christ sake, let not us be guilty of it, say we not so much as in our hearts, that the work shall be done by such a• time,
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or by such men, or such meanes, for this would be presumptuous prescribing to God. Let me also in our waiting intreat you to take heed of ascribing to men.
or by such men, or such means, for this would be presumptuous prescribing to God. Let me also in our waiting entreat you to take heed of ascribing to men.
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This is our duty, and can we want inducements to such a well-pleasing, sweet, Christian-like waiting upon God? Onely two considerations will I propound; the former;
This is our duty, and can we want inducements to such a Well-pleasing, sweet, Christianlike waiting upon God? Only two considerations will I propound; the former;
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The other consideration is, that of all the blessings which ever God bestowed on men, those were the best blessings which have beene longest prayed and waited for.
The other consideration is, that of all the blessings which ever God bestowed on men, those were the best blessings which have been longest prayed and waited for.
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and what an happy Childe did Hannah obtain by prayer, and long waiting? How fruitfull was the promised Land, which came after so many ages expectance? Tis most certain, that the more we pray,
and what an happy Child did Hannah obtain by prayer, and long waiting? How fruitful was the promised Land, which Come After so many ages expectance? This most certain, that the more we pray,
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so must Gods people, they must be up and doing, put their shoulder to the work, their hand to the plough, think nothing too much that they are able to doe;
so must God's people, they must be up and doing, put their shoulder to the work, their hand to the plough, think nothing too much that they Are able to do;
The Scripture doth learn us this truth, by a memorable passage, Exod. 17. when the brood of profane Esau strove with Iacobs Seed, Ioshua being a man of warre, must chuse out fit men for battell;
The Scripture does Learn us this truth, by a memorable passage, Exod 17. when the brood of profane Esau strove with Iacobs Seed, Ioshua being a man of war, must choose out fit men for battle;
How are Zebulun and Napthali commended for jeoparding their lives in such a case? Iudg. 5.18. Mordecai could tell Est 〈 ◊ 〉, If thou holdest thy peace at this time, thou and thy fathers house shall be destroyed, Est. 4.14. I might now produce the vow of David, Psal, 132. the zeal of Vriah, 2 Sam. 11.11 Daniels devotions, Dan. 9.18.
How Are Zebulun and Naphtali commended for jeoparding their lives in such a case? Judges 5.18. Mordecai could tell Est 〈 ◊ 〉, If thou holdest thy peace At this time, thou and thy Father's house shall be destroyed, Est. 4.14. I might now produce the Voelli of David, Psalm, 132. the zeal of Uriah, 2 Sam. 11.11 Daniel's devotions, Dan. 9.18.
when the worship of God, and the justice of the Kingdom was carried well on towards the point of establishment in the dayes of David, then are all the friends of the Church called upon to be active, Psal. 122.6.
when the worship of God, and the Justice of the Kingdom was carried well on towards the point of establishment in the days of David, then Are all the Friends of the Church called upon to be active, Psalm 122.6.
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The prophet Esay likewise foreseeing by faith the deliverande of the Church, and flourishing condition of Christs Kingdom ready to ensue, doth not onely testifie for himself, that he will not hold his peace for Sions sake, but also calls upon others;
The Prophet Isaiah likewise Foreseeing by faith the deliverande of the Church, and flourishing condition of Christ Kingdom ready to ensue, does not only testify for himself, that he will not hold his peace for Zions sake, but also calls upon Others;
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yea, all that be mindefull of the Lord, let him have no rest untill he hath made Jerusalem a praise in the earth, Esa. 62.6, 7. The first Argument to illustrate this Doctrine, is from the high and precious nature of Sions cause.
yea, all that be mindful of the Lord, let him have no rest until he hath made Jerusalem a praise in the earth, Isaiah 62.6, 7. The First Argument to illustrate this Doctrine, is from the high and precious nature of Zions cause.
as when lead is on the fire? How curious and wary is he, that is to cut rich jewels and pearls? Now can there be any, thing in the world more precious,
as when led is on the fire? How curious and wary is he, that is to Cut rich Jewels and Pearls? Now can there be any, thing in the world more precious,
Yea more, did not the Lord Christ die in the cause of his Church? Note then how transcendent and incomparable, excellent and precious is that, to which in some respect the Creation and Redemption of the world is subordinate:
Yea more, did not the Lord christ die in the cause of his Church? Note then how transcendent and incomparable, excellent and precious is that, to which in Some respect the Creation and Redemption of the world is subordinate:
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When there was but one Peter in prison, how incessant was the Church on his behalfe? If a number of Gods dear ones had their cause transacting, it behoved all well willers which knew it, to be helping in it, if they could.
When there was but one Peter in prison, how incessant was the Church on his behalf? If a number of God's dear ones had their cause transacting, it behooved all well willers which knew it, to be helping in it, if they could.
How desireable is it to do good to a Citie, or a Nation? What have not meere morall men done and undertaken for their countrey upon this onely ground, that the businesse concerned the whole nation? Now the Churches cause concerns not a nation onely, but nations:
How desirable is it to do good to a city, or a nation? What have not mere moral men done and undertaken for their country upon this only ground, that the business concerned the Whole Nation? Now the Churches cause concerns not a Nation only, but Nations:
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Hath not the whole body benefit by the free dome and happinesse which comes to any part? Yea posteritie and ages to come are sharers in Sions deliverance.
Hath not the Whole body benefit by the free dome and happiness which comes to any part? Yea posterity and ages to come Are sharers in Zions deliverance.
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Have not we been much the better for Deliverance and Reformation vouchsafed in the dayes of King Edward, and Queen Elizabeth? Thus many, and many are parties concerned;
Have not we been much the better for Deliverance and Reformation vouchsafed in the days of King Edward, and Queen Elizabeth? Thus many, and many Are parties concerned;
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Many grievous sins to be rased out of the Register against us, there are many personall iniquities, many nationall offences, the sinnes of our fathers to be put out of remembrance.
Many grievous Sins to be rased out of the Register against us, there Are many personal iniquities, many national offences, the Sins of our Father's to be put out of remembrance.
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Is it not reason then, that the womans seed should be active in their zeal? otherwise it might be just with God, to permit the instruments of his cause to faile, in regard they suffer themselves to be out-done,
Is it not reason then, that the woman's seed should be active in their zeal? otherwise it might be just with God, to permit the Instruments of his cause to fail, in regard they suffer themselves to be outdone,
This doctine thus cleared, doth in the reflex of it, first justifie all those good Zerubbabels of our time, who have put themselves forth in our cause, beene much and active in faithfull endeavours for the preservation and reformation of this Church and Kingdome.
This Doctrine thus cleared, does in the reflex of it, First justify all those good Zerubbabels of our time, who have put themselves forth in our cause, been much and active in faithful endeavours for the preservation and Reformation of this Church and Kingdom.
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and the account of God himself, as those that have beene zealous for the reformation of his Church, the carrying on of his Cause, the helpe of his people against the wicked and profane opposers of them:
and the account of God himself, as those that have been zealous for the Reformation of his Church, the carrying on of his Cause, the help of his people against the wicked and profane opposers of them:
and shrunk at evill tydings? Had not Phinih•m the sonne of Eleazar a Covenant of peace made to him and his posteritie for being zealous in Gods Cause among the people? Why should I tell you of Gideon, and Barak, and Samson, and the rest? In a word, men of this spirit are the onely men in Gods Books.
and shrunk At evil tidings? Had not Phinih•m the son of Eleazar a Covenant of peace made to him and his posterity for being zealous in God's Cause among the people? Why should I tell you of gideon, and Barak, and samson, and the rest? In a word, men of this Spirit Are the only men in God's Books.
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she smote Si•era she smote off his head, Judg. 5.24, 26. Lo, my brethren, what an high transcendent applause is given to this woman by the mouth of the Spirit of God.
she smote Si•era she smote off his head, Judges 5.24, 26. Lo, my brothers, what an high transcendent applause is given to this woman by the Mouth of the Spirit of God.
And all this I mention, not to flatter or proud up any heart, but by way of just vindication and approbation of all that have beene forward for God in our just cause, for their future encouragement;
And all this I mention, not to flatter or proud up any heart, but by Way of just vindication and approbation of all that have been forward for God in our just cause, for their future encouragement;
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and have not I good reason so to do in these times, when men of zeal meet with so many disheartenings and discouragements? Truly it's some unhappinesse to be good amongst us, especially to be zealous in it:
and have not I good reason so to do in these times, when men of zeal meet with so many disheartenings and discouragements? Truly it's Some unhappiness to be good among us, especially to be zealous in it:
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for besides the trouble, and many inconveniences which accompanie such undertakings the persons of men truly zealous for Gods Cause among the people, are obvious to soule censure, oft doe they gaine reproach,
for beside the trouble, and many inconveniences which accompany such undertakings the Persons of men truly zealous for God's Cause among the people, Are obvious to soul censure, oft do they gain reproach,
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and the true worth and excellency of the imployment bear up Christian hearts and publike spirits, many good instruments in this Cause had long ago been sutors to God and man, to have quit them of their imployments.
and the true worth and excellency of the employment bear up Christian hearts and public spirits, many good Instruments in this Cause had long ago been Suitors to God and man, to have quit them of their employments.
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Moreover, the doctrin which I have proved sheweth divine authoritie, the Lord requiring, expecting, and in effect calling for the frequent exercise of these duties, in such times, being a chiese part of the precious seed which should be sown.
Moreover, the Doctrine which I have proved shows divine Authority, the Lord requiring, expecting, and in Effect calling for the frequent exercise of these duties, in such times, being a chiese part of the precious seed which should be sown.
This truth may discover to us, how little those men deserve of the Church and kingdome, who stand in their places like ciphers to supply a room and multiply the number,
This truth may discover to us, how little those men deserve of the Church and Kingdom, who stand in their places like ciphers to supply a room and multiply the number,
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And now in speciall manner, I desire to commend foure things, as part of the pious endeavours, which should chiefly be laid down as precious seed, to bring on the happie work in hand.
And now in special manner, I desire to commend foure things, as part of the pious endeavours, which should chiefly be laid down as precious seed, to bring on the happy work in hand.
By Moses law, the man who did not humble and afflict his soul in such a day, was to be cut off from Israel, Levit. 25.29. to be onely customary and formall in these, which should be our most pure devotions, is a sinne of more grievous consequence then we are aware of;
By Moses law, the man who did not humble and afflict his soul in such a day, was to be Cut off from Israel, Levit. 25.29. to be only customary and formal in these, which should be our most pure devotions, is a sin of more grievous consequence then we Are aware of;
It was doubtlesse neglect and corruption of justice, next to pollutions of Gods worship, irreligiousnesse and profanenesse, that hath brought our kingdome to its misery:
It was doubtless neglect and corruption of Justice, next to pollutions of God's worship, irreligiousness and profaneness, that hath brought our Kingdom to its misery:
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And it is somewhat a sad thing to note little justice, hath been done on bloudy traiterous, deliequent, enemies of God and man, more then what's the Lord himself hath done by the hand of warre:
And it is somewhat a sad thing to note little Justice, hath been done on bloody traitorous, deliequent, enemies of God and man, more then what's the Lord himself hath done by the hand of war:
it may be that feareful way of execution hath and will continue till the more desirable swords of justice be drawn to purpose, in the cutting off when 〈 ◊ 〉 of our combustions, the sonnes of Be; lial;
it may be that fearful Way of execution hath and will continue till the more desirable swords of Justice be drawn to purpose, in the cutting off when 〈 ◊ 〉 of our combustions, the Sons of Be; lial;
The third thing I desire may be specially cared for, is the 〈 ◊ 〉 pre•••grand prosecution of the national convenant a 〈 ◊ 〉 plensing to God, profitable to the kingdomes, by which 〈 ◊ 〉 is,
The third thing I desire may be specially cared for, is the 〈 ◊ 〉 pre•••grand prosecution of the national Covenant a 〈 ◊ 〉 plensing to God, profitable to the kingdoms, by which 〈 ◊ 〉 is,
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This is our case, and I appeal to wiser judgements, whether this may not be the way to lessen the honour and authoritie of the High Court of Parliament, and their Ordinances.
This is our case, and I appeal to Wiser Judgments, whither this may not be the Way to lessen the honour and Authority of the High Court of Parliament, and their Ordinances.
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like Bishops creatures, and the superstitious and conformists of late? These are but a few of many, a glimpse, a hint of the inconveniences which may happen, pardon me then in being bold to point out the pressing and prosecution of the Covenant,
like Bishops creatures, and the superstitious and conformists of late? These Are but a few of many, a glimpse, a hint of the inconveniences which may happen, pardon me then in being bold to point out the pressing and prosecution of the Covenant,
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The last thing which I shall commend to your s••ous consideration, whom it doth concern, is special care to seek and preserve the mutuall love, honour, and esteem each of other.
The last thing which I shall commend to your s••ous consideration, whom it does concern, is special care to seek and preserve the mutual love, honour, and esteem each of other.
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and due reverence to the Worthies, to whom I speak, I humbly desire may be thought upon and practised to the glory of our God, and emolument of his Church.
and due Reverence to the Worthies, to whom I speak, I humbly desire may be Thought upon and practised to the glory of our God, and emolument of his Church.
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Consider then first I beseech you, that those endeavours with that activity I speak of, are by the Spirit of God in my Text, signified to be as fruitfull precious seed, which dies not in the earth, but lives to yeeld increase.
Consider then First I beseech you, that those endeavours with that activity I speak of, Are by the Spirit of God in my Text, signified to be as fruitful precious seed, which die not in the earth, but lives to yield increase.
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Did not Moses make the best choise upon this ground? Doth not Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 encourage to sufferings upon like reason? Ram. 〈 ◊ 〉 And certainly this well weighed, may prevail with us.
Did not Moses make the best choice upon this ground? Does not Saint 〈 ◊ 〉 encourage to sufferings upon like reason? Ram. 〈 ◊ 〉 And Certainly this well weighed, may prevail with us.
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And may not 〈 ◊ 〉 take any fou• 〈 … 〉 with every sprit to set it selfe 〈 … 〉 and 〈 ◊ 〉 it selfing all hopefull ende 〈 ◊ 〉 to the glory of 〈 ◊ 〉 the good of the Church and Kingdome,
And may not 〈 ◊ 〉 take any fou• 〈 … 〉 with every Spirit to Set it self 〈 … 〉 and 〈 ◊ 〉 it selfing all hopeful end 〈 ◊ 〉 to the glory of 〈 ◊ 〉 the good of the Church and Kingdom,
cc vmb xx 〈 sy 〉 vvb d n1 〈 … 〉 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 〈 … 〉 cc 〈 sy 〉 pn31 j-vvg d j n1 〈 sy 〉 pc-acp dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 dt j pp-f dt n1 cc n1,
