A proclamation to the King; in a sermon preached the 15. of June, 1647. Before His Majesty, and the head of Sir Thomas Fairfax his army. Out of Jonah, ch. 3. v 7,8. And hee caused it to be proclaimed, &c. / By Francis James, preacher of Gods word. Published by his Majesties speciall command.
A Proclamation to the King. Jonah, 3 chap. vers. 7, 8. And hee caused it to be proclaimed, &c. A Serious Sack-cloth dutie of Fasting and Mourning is here enjoyned in my Text, from no lesse authoritie then the Royall Proclamation of Ninivehs King.
A Proclamation to the King. Jonah, 3 chap. vers. 7, 8. And he caused it to be proclaimed, etc. A Serious sackcloth duty of Fasting and Mourning is Here enjoined in my Text, from no less Authority then the Royal Proclamation of Ninevehs King.
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The occasion of it is taken primarily from Ninivehs horrible & crying transgressions, for Niniveh was, Urbs tam plena vitiis quàm divitiis, a Citie as sinfull as rich:
The occasion of it is taken primarily from Ninevehs horrible & crying transgressions, for Nineveh was, Urbs tam plena Vitiis quàm divitiis, a city as sinful as rich:
thirdly, from the Commission of Jonah, c. 1. v. 2. Arise, goe to Niniveh, cry against it, as an Embassadour extraordinary to give drowsie Niniveh, out of her profound sleep of sin,
Thirdly, from the Commission of Jonah, c. 1. v. 2. Arise, go to Nineveh, cry against it, as an Ambassador extraordinary to give drowsy Nineveh, out of her profound sleep of since,
for be cryed our, Adhuc quadraginta, &c. Yet fortie dayes, and Niniveh shall be destroyed, chap. 3. v. 4. NONLATINALPHABET. Oh, but this is NONLATINALPHABET, The Sonne of Truth, and therefore must be beleeved.
for be cried our, Adhoc Quadraginta, etc. Yet fortie days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed, chap. 3. v. 4.. O, but this is, The Son of Truth, and Therefore must be believed.
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No mervaile if he be troubled at this voice, as Herod was, and all Jerusalem with him, at the Birth of our Saviour, Math. 2.8. No wonder if his knees smite together, as Belshazzars did at the hand-writing against him on the wall.
No marvel if he be troubled At this voice, as Herod was, and all Jerusalem with him, At the Birth of our Saviour, Math. 2.8. No wonder if his knees smite together, as Belshazzars did At the handwriting against him on the wall.
The use you shall make from hence is, Learne to heare & give eare, and be not proud, learne to feare him who ought to be feared, who is great amongst the Gods;
The use you shall make from hence is, Learn to hear & give ear, and be not proud, Learn to Fear him who ought to be feared, who is great among the God's;
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and while you look for light he turne it into the shadow of death, & make it grosse darkensse, 13. Jer. 15, 16. Learne to believe & make use of Gods awfull threatned judgements,
and while you look for Light he turn it into the shadow of death, & make it gross darkensse, 13. Jer. 15, 16. Learn to believe & make use of God's awful threatened Judgments,
For the King caused it to let Proclaimed thorow Niniveh, and published by the Decree of him and his Nobles, saying, Let neither man nor heast, Herd nor Flock, tast any thing &c. but let man and beast be covered with Sack-cloth, and cry mightily unto God;
For the King caused it to let Proclaimed thorough Nineveh, and published by the decree of him and his Nobles, saying, Let neither man nor hest, Heard nor Flock, taste any thing etc. but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God;
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For the first, it is apparent, here is fasting and mourning not onely enjoyned, but joyned together, suitable unto that in Joel 2.12. Thus saith the Lord, Turne you even to me, with fasting, weeping, and mourning:
For the First, it is apparent, Here is fasting and mourning not only enjoined, but joined together, suitable unto that in Joel 2.12. Thus Says the Lord, Turn you even to me, with fasting, weeping, and mourning:
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For want of this duty, God not onely discountenanceth the stubborne Jewes, but also reproved them, Isay 22. v. 12, 13. when he faith, The Lord did call to weeping and mourning,
For want of this duty, God not only discountenanceth the stubborn Jews, but also reproved them, Saiah 22. v. 12, 13. when he faith, The Lord did call to weeping and mourning,
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Sack-cloth it selfe, a rigid garment, is here call'd for also in my Text, as an expressive embleme and symptome of inward compunction and heartie sorrow.
sackcloth it self, a rigid garment, is Here called for also in my Text, as an expressive emblem and Symptom of inward compunction and hearty sorrow.
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I see, Beloved, no garments torne this day, nay, rather with griefe of heart I see apparell in men and women more gorgeous then befits the dust and ashes of this sack-cloth-humbling solemnitie:
I see, beloved, no garments torn this day, nay, rather with grief of heart I see apparel in men and women more gorgeous then befits the dust and Ashes of this sack-cloth-humbling solemnity:
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Oh, that by a godly and sincere Reformation every one of you would demonstrate, that you strive to adorn the Gospel of our blessed Saviour more then your selves.
O, that by a godly and sincere Reformation every one of you would demonstrate, that you strive to adorn the Gospel of our blessed Saviour more then your selves.
nay, the beasts themselves ought nor to goe scot-free, but partake with the people in the outward duties of fasting, &c. I mean, such kind of humiliation as they were capable of.
nay, the beasts themselves ought nor to go Scot free, but partake with the people in the outward duties of fasting, etc. I mean, such kind of humiliation as they were capable of.
the rather, that man, who is endued both with a sensitive & reasonable facultie, may perceive the odiousnesse & heinousnesse of his prevarications with his God, which drawes not only o• himselfe,
the rather, that man, who is endued both with a sensitive & reasonable faculty, may perceive the odiousness & heinousness of his prevarications with his God, which draws not only o• himself,
and sack-cloth, three whole dayes together, to turne away the wrath of God, and defeat the cruell Conspiracie of Haman, who had plotted the Nationall destruction of all the Jewes. Nehemiah, when he began the building of the Temple, layd the foundation with a solemne Fast. Ezra sanctified the people, at the reading of the Law, with the like humiliation.
and Sackcloth, three Whole days together, to turn away the wrath of God, and defeat the cruel conspiracy of Haman, who had plotted the National destruction of all the Jews. Nehemiah, when he began the building of the Temple, laid the Foundation with a solemn Fast. Ezra sanctified the people, At the reading of the Law, with the like humiliation.
for as there is a voice in every sinne to call for judgement, so there is a voice in every judgment calling for repentance and Humiliation, see for this in Micah 6 Chap. 8.9.
for as there is a voice in every sin to call for judgement, so there is a voice in every judgement calling for Repentance and Humiliation, see for this in micah 6 Chap. 8.9.
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God strikes upon the stony Rocke of our hearts by his judgements and mercies, as with Moses his rod, that the Waters of Repentant tears many gush forth;
God strikes upon the stony Rock of our hearts by his Judgments and Mercies, as with Moses his rod, that the Waters of Repentant tears many gush forth;
and makes an inventory of them, is comes all to this Issue, That he might humble thee (O Jsrael) and prove thee to do thee good at thy latter end. Deut. 8.16. The second reason that necessitates this duty is, because Humiliation onely hath the promise of a blessing annext unto it;
and makes an inventory of them, is comes all to this Issue, That he might humble thee (Oh Israel) and prove thee to do thee good At thy latter end. Deuteronomy 8.16. The second reason that necessitates this duty is, Because Humiliation only hath the promise of a blessing annexed unto it;
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To this purpose also belongs that memorable place in 26 of Levit. verse 40 and 44. If they shall confesse their iniquitie and the iniquitie of their Fathers, with their trespasse which they have trespassed against mee,
To this purpose also belongs that memorable place in 26 of Levit. verse 40 and 44. If they shall confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their Father's, with their trespass which they have trespassed against me,
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If that Nation against whom I have pronounced turne from their evill, then will I repent of the evill that I thought to do unto them, Jeremy 18.8. Do you expect examples to confirme this Doctrine? Behold them marshalld in a full body, 1 Kings 21. verse 27.19. 2 Chron. 12.6.7. 2 Chron. 34.27.28.
If that nation against whom I have pronounced turn from their evil, then will I Repent of the evil that I Thought to do unto them, Jeremiah 18.8. Do you expect Examples to confirm this Doctrine? Behold them marshalld in a full body, 1 Kings 21. verse 27.19. 2 Chronicles 12.6.7. 2 Chronicles 34.27.28.
but I will grant them some Deliverance, and my wrath shall not bee powered out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. 2 Chron. 12.6.7. In Manasses, he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Fathers, by the innocent fellony of prayer and supplication he knocks off the Fetters of his Captivity in Babylon, & makes a Gaole delivery of himself:
but I will grant them Some Deliverance, and my wrath shall not be powered out upon Jerusalem by the hand of shishak. 2 Chronicles 12.6.7. In Manasses, he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's, by the innocent felony of prayer and supplication he knocks off the Fetters of his Captivity in Babylon, & makes a Gaol delivery of himself:
Next a third reason was, because Humiliation disposeth the Soule with good previous dispositions for mercy, puts it in a posture and capacity to receive the loving kindnesse of the Lord,
Next a third reason was, Because Humiliation Disposeth the Soul with good previous dispositions for mercy, puts it in a posture and capacity to receive the loving kindness of the Lord,
Now for the nature of this humbling which consists in 5 principall thing• … A godly scrutiny or search after sin, a Hue and Cry. 2 Godly shame for sin. 3. Godly sorrow. 4 Confession of heart and mouth. 5 A judging of our selves.
Now for the nature of this humbling which consists in 5 principal thing• … A godly scrutiny or search After since, a Hue and Cry. 2 Godly shame for since. 3. Godly sorrow. 4 Confessi of heart and Mouth. 5 A judging of our selves.
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and weepe abundantly and heartily for your own and for others sins, Draw water unto the Lord in Mispeh, make your selves • … ibeonites, in this respect,
and weep abundantly and heartily for your own and for Others Sins, Draw water unto the Lord in Mizpah, make your selves • … ibeonites, in this respect,
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So did also that worthy Martyr Mr. Bradford, in whose eyes Tears were seene to keepe continuall Randezvouze for the sins of the age, he would not goe to Heaven with dry eyes though in a fiery Chariot.
So did also that worthy Martyr Mr. Bradford, in whose eyes Tears were seen to keep continual Randezvouze for the Sins of the age, he would not go to Heaven with dry eyes though in a fiery Chariot.
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for the house of David, may bee opened unto us to purge all uncleanesse, Zach. 13.1. Mary Magdalen washed Christs feete with her Teares, and Peter after sin went out from wicked Companions and wept bitterly, Luke 22.62. In the fourth take up confession, Levit. 13.45.
for the house of David, may be opened unto us to purge all uncleanness, Zach 13.1. Marry Magdalen washed Christ feet with her Tears, and Peter After since went out from wicked Sodales and wept bitterly, Lycia 22.62. In the fourth take up Confessi, Levit. 13.45.
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for which Lots righteous Soule was dayly vexed; 2 Pet• … 2.7.8. Fifthly and lastly condemne we our owne selves, confessing God is righteous, we unrighteous;
for which Lots righteous Soul was daily vexed; 2 Pet• … 2.7.8. Fifthly and lastly condemn we our own selves, confessing God is righteous, we unrighteous;
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but we have done wickedly, Nehe. 9.33. We can never be fitted for accepting of mercy, till we can passe sentence against our selves, that it is the Lords mercy that we are not consumed, Lamen. 3.22. O pray against corruptions to keep the body of sin under, that it may not reign Rom. 6.28.
but we have done wickedly, Neh 9.33. We can never be fitted for accepting of mercy, till we can pass sentence against our selves, that it is the lords mercy that we Are not consumed, Lamen. 3.22. Oh pray against corruptions to keep the body of since under, that it may not Reign Rom. 6.28.
And thus I come to my next part, Devout Supplication, which indeed is the magnetique chaine that tyes Heaven & Earth together, the sweet Dialogue of a Soule with God.
And thus I come to my next part, Devout Supplication, which indeed is the magnetic chain that ties Heaven & Earth together, the sweet Dialogue of a Soul with God.
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Cry mightily saith the Text, or as the Sep•uagint hath it NONLATINALPHABET, uncessantly, vigorously, The Apostle hath it proy continually; that is to be alwayes so affected as that we may bee in continuall posture for that duty, having our soules in good condition of Grace alwayes stored,
Cry mightily Says the Text, or as the Sep•uagint hath it, uncessantly, vigorously, The Apostle hath it proy continually; that is to be always so affected as that we may be in continual posture for that duty, having our Souls in good condition of Grace always stored,
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Our Saviour Christ himselfe trod in this stop, for as Paul witnesseth, he offerd up with strong cryes and teares in the dayes of his flesh, prayers and supplications to him that was able to save him,
Our Saviour christ himself trod in this stop, for as Paul Witnesseth, he offered up with strong cries and tears in the days of his Flesh, Prayers and supplications to him that was able to save him,
Nay, he continued a whole night in prayer before his passion, he calleth Gods House the House of Prayer, to inculcate this heavenly guift into us, Solomon at the dedication of the Temple makes prayer a soveraigne Balsam against all calamitous accidents of life, to give ease to all distresses; for thus faith he:
Nay, he continued a Whole night in prayer before his passion, he calls God's House the House of Prayer, to inculcate this heavenly gift into us, Solomon At the dedication of the Temple makes prayer a sovereign Balsam against all calamitous accidents of life, to give ease to all Distresses; for thus faith he:
though Abraham bee ignorant of us and Jsrael acknowledge us not, thou O Lord art our Father, our Redeemer, thy name is from everlasting, Jsay 63.15.16. Prayer is not only Scala Coeli, Jacobs ladder, but (as one saith) the Saints Bethesda, when they step into it they are cured.
though Abraham be ignorant of us and Israel acknowledge us not, thou O Lord art our Father, our Redeemer, thy name is from everlasting, Jesus 63.15.16. Prayer is not only Scala Coeli, Jacobs ladder, but (as one Says) the Saints Bethesda, when they step into it they Are cured.
Psal. 3 at the 4. David professeth, when I cry'd to the Lord with my voyce, the Lord heard me out of his holy Hill. Mark the experimentall happy successe the holy man found to his Petitions,
Psalm 3 At the 4. David Professes, when I cried to the Lord with my voice, the Lord herd me out of his holy Hill. Mark the experimental happy success the holy man found to his Petitions,
For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto thee in an acceptable time, saith the Psalmist: God heareth his saints when they cry mightily unto him either with vocall or cordiall prayer onely.
For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto thee in an acceptable time, Says the Psalmist: God hears his Saints when they cry mightily unto him either with vocal or cordial prayer only.
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For cordiall supplication, he said unto Moses, let me alone, why cryest thou unto mee? And for vocall in David in the forementioned 3 Psal. 4. Afflictions and judgements make the servants of God cry.
For cordial supplication, he said unto Moses, let me alone, why Christ thou unto me? And for vocal in David in the forementioned 3 Psalm 4. Afflictions and Judgments make the Servants of God cry.
when God shall chastise us with the chastisements of Israel, and wee turne them into the plagues of Egipt; the corrections of sons, into the destruction of enemies.
when God shall chastise us with the chastisements of Israel, and we turn them into the plagues of Egypt; the corrections of Sons, into the destruction of enemies.
for they repented and sat down in sackloath and ashes at the preaching of Jonah. Nihil miserius miser is s•s• non miserantibus, 'Tis fearefull to be in a state of miserable and yet stubborne insensibility.
for they repented and sat down in sackloath and Ashes At the preaching of Jonah. Nihil Miserable miser is s•s• non miserantibus, It's fearful to be in a state of miserable and yet stubborn insensibility.
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That so that Phaenix off spring might spring up, which is my next particular, Reformation. That every one would turne from his evill wayes &c. Generally wee are corrupted and therefore there is need of a generall renovation, generally born the sonnes and daughters of iniquity,
That so that Phoenix off spring might spring up, which is my next particular, Reformation. That every one would turn from his evil ways etc. Generally we Are corrupted and Therefore there is need of a general renovation, generally born the Sons and daughters of iniquity,
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according to our crimes wee have had generall sorrows and have pledged one another in this Cup, the sword which wee feared hath overtaken us Jeremi. 42.16.
according to our crimes we have had general sorrows and have pledged one Another in this Cup, the sword which we feared hath overtaken us Jeremiah. 42.16.
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even as God in punishments hath taken courses contrary unto us, as Salvian tels us, miseri fuim us pariter & luxurios•, even under the Crosse we are wicked.
even as God in punishments hath taken courses contrary unto us, as Salvian tells us, miseri fuim us pariter & luxurios•, even under the Cross we Are wicked.
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In this universall deluge of wickednesse what more necessary than universall reformation? The good God send forth Nehem abs & Zerebabels, before whom all the mountaines of sin may be layd levell.
In this universal deluge of wickedness what more necessary than universal Reformation? The good God send forth Nehemiah abs & Zerebabels, before whom all the Mountains of since may be laid level.
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put it not off from one to another, nor from day to day, it is the businesse of this day, Opus diet in dei suo, it is a word spoken in season, O let it be as apples of gold in pictures of silver;
put it not off from one to Another, nor from day to day, it is the business of this day, Opus diet in dei Sue, it is a word spoken in season, Oh let it be as Apples of gold in pictures of silver;
finally let the generall counfell of the Apostles generall Epistle, confirme this generall duty, Drath night to God, and he will draw night to you, Cleanse your hands ye sinners,
finally let the general counfell of the Apostles general Epistle, confirm this general duty, Drath night to God, and he will draw night to you, Cleanse your hands you Sinners,
