Reformation's remora; or, Temporizing the stop of building the temple. A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the House of Peers, in the Abbey-Church at Westminster, upon the 25th of February, 1645. being the day appointed for their solemne and publike humiliation. / By William Jenkyn, Master of Arts, and minister of Gods Word at Christ-Church London.
They had indeed laid the foundation of the Temple, Ezra 3.10. but they meeting with discouragements, by reason of Artaxerxes his prohibition, ceased the further prosecution of that work, till the second year of Darius, Ezra 4.24. Ezra 6.13, 14. Haggai, opposeth this cessation and sloth of theirs, and laboureth the reformation of it in this Prophesie, it being indeed the main errand of this Prophet, to stir them up to re-ingage themselves in that work.
They had indeed laid the Foundation of the Temple, Ezra 3.10. but they meeting with discouragements, by reason of Artaxerxes his prohibition, ceased the further prosecution of that work, till the second year of Darius, Ezra 4.24. Ezra 6.13, 14. Chaggai, Opposeth this cessation and sloth of theirs, and Laboureth the Reformation of it in this Prophesy, it being indeed the main errand of this Prophet, to stir them up to re-ingage themselves in that work.
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Secondly, by a disswasion from this their sinfull flothfullnes. 1. The description of this sinne is set down in my text. 2. The disswasion from it in the 9 verses following. And that two wayes:
Secondly, by a dissuasion from this their sinful flothfullnes. 1. The description of this sin is Set down in my text. 2. The dissuasion from it in the 9 Verses following. And that two ways:
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Secondly, The smallnes and slightnes of their excuse or pretext, why they did not build the Lord house, viz because in their opinion the time is not yet come.
Secondly, The smallness and slightnes of their excuse or pretext, why they did not built the Lord house, videlicet Because in their opinion the time is not yet come.
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Secondly, how he expresseth his will, and that was by speaking, thus speaketh, &c. The first contains the describing of his name, The second contains the discovering of his minde.
Secondly, how he Expresses his will, and that was by speaking, thus speaks, etc. The First contains the describing of his name, The second contains the discovering of his mind.
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If David saw God in Shemyes cursing, which was by Gods permission, how much more should the greatest of you, see God in the Prophets reprehensions which are by Gods commission; you must not blame the medicine, but your own distemper:
If David saw God in Shemyes cursing, which was by God's permission, how much more should the greatest of you, see God in the prophets reprehensions which Are by God's commission; you must not blame the medicine, but your own distemper:
Either first to afright them from this sin of slothfullnesse in setting up the Temple, he being able with his hosts to avenge himself upon their profane negligence:
Either First to affright them from this since of slothfullnesse in setting up the Temple, he being able with his hosts to avenge himself upon their profane negligence:
Or secondly, The Prophet may use this title, the Lord of hosts, to convince them of their sin in neglecting for any discouragements which they met withall, the setting up of the Temple of that God, who is the Lord of all the hosts of the world, and therefore able abundantly to assist them in his own work,
Or secondly, The Prophet may use this title, the Lord of hosts, to convince them of their since in neglecting for any discouragements which they met withal, the setting up of the Temple of that God, who is the Lord of all the hosts of the world, and Therefore able abundantly to assist them in his own work,
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and to keep the greatest adversaries from hurting them, when they were imployed about it. If we take the first to be the Prophets reason, then we may observe;
and to keep the greatest Adversaries from hurting them, when they were employed about it. If we take the First to be the prophets reason, then we may observe;
one that is able to destroy any that shall neglect temple-building: Thus the Prophet Malachy, Mal. 1.14. in reproving the people for their prophane putting off God with corrupt sacrifices;
one that is able to destroy any that shall neglect temple-building: Thus the Prophet Malachy, Malachi 1.14. in reproving the people for their profane putting off God with corrupt Sacrifices;
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And if so, the Prophets of God must not be afraid even in our dayes, to denounce the terrours of the Lord against those, be they never so high, that are slothfull in the work of the spirituall temple,
And if so, the prophets of God must not be afraid even in our days, to denounce the terrors of the Lord against those, be they never so high, that Are slothful in the work of the spiritual temple,
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How are Ambassadours wont, when they desire that their message and motions from their Prince should be entertain'd, to set forth the greatnes and potency of him that sent them, on purpose to deter those to whom they are sent, from denying their Princes desires.
How Are ambassadors wont, when they desire that their message and motions from their Prince should be entertained, to Set forth the greatness and potency of him that sent them, on purpose to deter those to whom they Are sent, from denying their Princes Desires.
God is a great King; we are his Ambassadours to you, take heed lest if his desires be not performed by you, in setting up his house, his pleasure be performed upon you in pulling down yours;
God is a great King; we Are his ambassadors to you, take heed lest if his Desires be not performed by you, in setting up his house, his pleasure be performed upon you in pulling down yours;
If you will neglect him and his worship, notwithstanding his greatnes, he will neglect and forsake you not withstanding his goodnesse. Consider, he is not a Lord of one host, but of all the hosts in the world;
If you will neglect him and his worship, notwithstanding his greatness, he will neglect and forsake you not withstanding his Goodness. Consider, he is not a Lord of one host, but of all the hosts in the world;
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If there be no armies on earth, to overthrow the neglecters of his temple, he can rain some out of Heaven: And were there none in either Heaven or earth, he can create them.
If there be no armies on earth, to overthrow the neglecters of his temple, he can rain Some out of Heaven: And were there none in either Heaven or earth, he can create them.
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There is an ultrix misericordia, there may be angry smiles in the face of God, and such doubtlesse will his prove towards us, if his Temple continueth to be neglected:
There is an ultrix misericordia, there may be angry smiles in the face of God, and such doubtless will his prove towards us, if his Temple Continueth to be neglected:
If secondly the Prophet useth this title, the Lord of hosts, to convince. them of their sin in neglecting the work of the Temple, we may then observe;
If secondly the Prophet uses this title, the Lord of hosts, to convince. them of their since in neglecting the work of the Temple, we may then observe;
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That the sufficiencie of God to assist and desend us in his service, doth greaten the sin of neglecting his service for fear of opposition and discouragements from men.
That the sufficiency of God to assist and descend us in his service, does greaten the since of neglecting his service for Fear of opposition and discouragements from men.
Fear no losse of friends, estate or honour by doing ought for God, cannot he give you much more? as that Prophet said to the King? Let your hearts be lifted up in the wayes of the Lord, even to a holy neglect of difficulties;
fear no loss of Friends, estate or honour by doing ought for God, cannot he give you much more? as that Prophet said to the King? Let your hearts be lifted up in the ways of the Lord, even to a holy neglect of difficulties;
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Thus we have seen who he was that thus accused this people of neglecting the setting up of the Temple, you have heard the description of his name, the Lord of hosts.
Thus we have seen who he was that thus accused this people of neglecting the setting up of the Temple, you have herd the description of his name, the Lord of hosts.
Secondly, The expression of his minde followeth, That was by speaking, thus speaketh, &c. Observe then, That the thoughts of God are disclosed by his word; his minde by his speaking.
Secondly, The expression of his mind follows, That was by speaking, thus speaks, etc. Observe then, That the thoughts of God Are disclosed by his word; his mind by his speaking.
'Tis learned ignorance, to want the knowledge of that Which the Word teacheth not. It's high presumption for any to pretend his will without bringing his word:
It's learned ignorance, to want the knowledge of that Which the Word Teaches not. It's high presumption for any to pretend his will without bringing his word:
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Thus, of the first part of the text, the party accusing; The second follows, the parties accused, viz. this people. First a people. Secondly this people.
Thus, of the First part of the text, the party accusing; The second follows, the parties accused, viz. this people. First a people. Secondly this people.
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That they were so much as a people, teacheth us, That When God will shew his power and goodnes in upholding a people, no enemies though never so cruell, shall make them cease from being a people.
That they were so much as a people, Teaches us, That When God will show his power and Goodness in upholding a people, no enemies though never so cruel, shall make them cease from being a people.
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Judah was poured out from vessel to vessel, tossed up and down from Kingdom to Kingdom like a ball, in the hands of a raging adversary, their neck oft times upon the block,
Judah was poured out from vessel to vessel, tossed up and down from Kingdom to Kingdom like a ball, in the hands of a raging adversary, their neck oft times upon the block,
Secondly, God calleth them this people; The particle this, cannot but be looked on, as very emphaticall, it may be considered under a two fold notion (to name no more:) First,
Secondly, God calls them this people; The particle this, cannot but be looked on, as very emphatical, it may be considered under a two fold notion (to name no more:) First,
as holding forth a note of admiration, Jer. 5 9. Shall I not visit on such a nation as this? as if, the word this, noted them to be a strange kinde of people.
as holding forth a note of admiration, Jer. 5 9. Shall I not visit on such a Nation as this? as if, the word this, noted them to be a strange kind of people.
So here, This people, denoteth wonderment, if not astonishment, considering who they were, a delivered, a lately preserved people, considering what they neglected, viz. the setting up the house of their God! In both respects they may well be wondered at.
So Here, This people, denoteth wonderment, if not astonishment, considering who they were, a Delivered, a lately preserved people, considering what they neglected, viz. the setting up the house of their God! In both respects they may well be wondered At.
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What? For a people to be slothfull and neglective about the Worship of their God, can they finde none to sleight but him? Can any Nation be found that will do the like? Yet this people are found to do so:
What? For a people to be slothful and neglective about the Worship of their God, can they find none to sleight but him? Can any nation be found that will do the like? Yet this people Are found to do so:
for a people to deal so with such a God, for this people to be remisle and regardles, of one that regards them so much, is very strange, is very astonishing.
for a people to deal so with such a God, for this people to be remisle and regardless, of one that regards them so much, is very strange, is very astonishing.
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Observe then, It's an astonishing Wonder, for a people, especially a delivered people, to beremisse and slothfull in setting up the Worship of their God.
Observe then, It's an astonishing Wonder, for a people, especially a Delivered people, to beremisse and slothful in setting up the Worship of their God.
and they have rebelled against me. So Ier. 2.32. Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me, dayes without number.
and they have rebelled against me. So Jeremiah 2.32. Can a maid forget her Ornament, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me, days without number.
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Though I have bound, saith God, and strengthned their arm, yet they have imaginèd evil against me, Hos. 7.15. I have healed their limmes, and as soon as I have healed them, they contrive how to fight against me with them.
Though I have bound, Says God, and strengthened their arm, yet they have imaginèd evil against me, Hos. 7.15. I have healed their limbs, and as soon as I have healed them, they contrive how to fight against me with them.
A delivered peoples contempt of Gods worship, frustrates and disappoints the very main end of their deliverance, it robbeth the greatest God of his greatest delight, his own glory after,
A Delivered peoples contempt of God's worship, frustrates and disappoints the very main end of their deliverance, it robbeth the greatest God of his greatest delight, his own glory After,
It is the deniall of Gods tribute, and a refusall to pay the custom that belongs to this great King. 'Tis the making of our selves, our own end, our God;
It is the denial of God's tribute, and a refusal to pay the custom that belongs to this great King. It's the making of our selves, our own end, our God;
It's an unholy sacriledge, and a diminution to the prerogative of the Supreme Majesty. There are many, that to finde out wonders, are faint to leave their English •oyl,
It's an unholy sacrilege, and a diminution to the prerogative of the Supreme Majesty. There Are many, that to find out wonders, Are faint to leave their English •oyl,
but not our disposition; our estate is new, our hearts are old; our successes go forward, but the Temple stands still. In the time of tyrannicall and Prelaticall thraldom, our miseries seem'd so desperate, we could not beleeve recovery: but we doubted not of thankfullnesse to God,
but not our disposition; our estate is new, our hearts Are old; our Successes go forward, but the Temple Stands still. In the time of tyrannical and Prelatical thraldom, our misery's seemed so desperate, we could not believe recovery: but we doubted not of thankfulness to God,
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for which of all these is it, that we thus neglect him? Is Gods building of our house, the cause of our letting his lye waste? Doth Gods toleration of us, deserve that we should give a toleration of sin? Doth Gods stopping the rage of our enemies, deserve that we should stop the work of his Temple? Are the showres of love the causes of barrennes? Do the beams of love benumme us from divine imployments? Do the rowlings of a fathers bowels deserve our spurn? Is it because God hath given us more then ever we expected, that we have given him lesse then,
for which of all these is it, that we thus neglect him? Is God's building of our house, the cause of our letting his lie waste? Does God's toleration of us, deserve that we should give a toleration of since? Does God's stopping the rage of our enemies, deserve that we should stop the work of his Temple? are the showers of love the Causes of Barrenness? Do the beams of love benumme us from divine employments? Do the rollings of a Father's bowels deserve our spurn? Is it Because God hath given us more then ever we expected, that we have given him less then,
nay, contrary to, what we have covenanted? Doth that winged speed, with which God hath carried on our victories, deserve a snail-paced Reformation? Shall mercy have wings of swiftnes, and shall our Reformation have an heel of lead? Were all the wonders in the world lost, they might all be found in the carriage of such a people as this.
nay, contrary to, what we have covenanted? Does that winged speed, with which God hath carried on our victories, deserve a snail-paced Reformation? Shall mercy have wings of swiftness, and shall our Reformation have an heel of led? Were all the wonders in the world lost, they might all be found in the carriage of such a people as this.
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Secondly, The word This added to people, notes estrangement, distance, dis-interest, a deniall of gracious and friendly familiarity with them, as his own people.
Secondly, The word This added to people, notes estrangement, distance, disinterest, a denial of gracious and friendly familiarity with them, as his own people.
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but their hearts are far from me. Isa. 29.13. Thy people have corrupted themselves, not my people. Exod. 32.7. God called David, my servant, when he desir'd to build the Temple:
but their hearts Are Far from me. Isaiah 29.13. Thy people have corrupted themselves, not my people. Exod 32.7. God called David, my servant, when he desired to built the Temple:
A people that make God, a this God, and not their God, by neglecting of his Worship, shall be accounted of God, a this people, and not an his people; by remission of his interest in them.
A people that make God, a this God, and not their God, by neglecting of his Worship, shall be accounted of God, a this people, and not an his people; by remission of his Interest in them.
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what good would any thing do us? No letters without a vowel can make a word, no cyphers without a figure can make a number, not millions of Stars without a Sun can make a day,
what good would any thing do us? No letters without a vowel can make a word, no ciphers without a figure can make a number, not millions of Stars without a Sun can make a day,
This was Davids saying; This peoples heart saith, 'Tis too soon to seek his face, to build his house, that was their saying, in both there was the language of the heart, that's the saying here in the Text.
This was Davids saying; This peoples heart Says, It's too soon to seek his face, to built his house, that was their saying, in both there was the language of the heart, that's the saying Here in the Text.
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When they are set against Reformation, and the building up of his Temple. I know the things that come into your hearts. Ezek. 11.5. Surely your turning of things upside down, shall be esteemed as the potters clay;
When they Are Set against Reformation, and the building up of his Temple. I know the things that come into your hearts. Ezekiel 11.5. Surely your turning of things upside down, shall be esteemed as the potters clay;
For shall the Work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed, say of him that framed it, He had no understanding? God is included in no place, excluded from no place.
For shall the Work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed, say of him that framed it, He had no understanding? God is included in no place, excluded from no place.
Secondly, It holds forth a note of divine valuation and estimation; It shews us what God accounts of those, notwithstanding their fairest professions, whose hearts and intentions are set against Reformation.
Secondly, It holds forth a note of divine valuation and estimation; It shows us what God accounts of those, notwithstanding their Fairest professions, whose hearts and intentions Are Set against Reformation.
God there tells the people that would steal, and murther, and commit adultery, but thought to put off all, by standing in Gods house, God tells them (I say) That they said (there's the word) that they were delivered to do all these abominations,
God there tells the people that would steal, and murder, and commit adultery, but Thought to put off all, by standing in God's house, God tells them (I say) That they said (there's the word) that they were Delivered to do all these abominations,
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Quid prodest non habere conscium habenti conscientiam? Though no man sees you, yet you cannot flee the sight of your own consciences, you shall not be able to intoxicate this Sergeant of God;
Quid profits non habere conscium Habenti conscientiam? Though no man sees you, yet you cannot flee the sighed of your own Consciences, you shall not be able to intoxicate this sergeant of God;
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and then he shall detain you in his dismall custody, unto eternity, God sees you, he sees (I say) what you thinke, what you contrive and act in secret.
and then he shall detain you in his dismal custody, unto eternity, God sees you, he sees (I say) what you think, what you contrive and act in secret.
Are your greatest affections, are your heartiest, your soul-endeavours set upon Reformation? Is it in your heart to build the house of God? (as it was in Davids ) Rejoyce in this your integrity,
are your greatest affections, Are your heartiest, your soul-endeavours Set upon Reformation? Is it in your heart to built the house of God? (as it was in Davids) Rejoice in this your integrity,
Flatter not your selves in your negative Reformation, that your sins are not of an Oxonian tincture; because haply, many of you never took up arms against the truth,
Flatter not your selves in your negative Reformation, that your Sins Are not of an Oxonian tincture; Because haply, many of you never took up arms against the truth,
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if you have not been employed for it; 'tis not enough, not to contend against the truth, you must contend for it. Perhaps you never stript Reformation of its clothes,
if you have not been employed for it; it's not enough, not to contend against the truth, you must contend for it. Perhaps you never stripped Reformation of its clothes,
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but did you ever cloath it when it was naked? These nauseous neuters, who though because their interest gives not leave, they never took up a sword against God,
but did you ever cloth it when it was naked? These nauseous neuters, who though Because their Interest gives not leave, they never took up a sword against God,
but a neglective regardlessenes of such a mercy as of late, when they were in Babylon, would have been accounted a most admirable and desireable blessing, viz. the enjoyment of the Temple again;
but a neglective regardlessenes of such a mercy as of late, when they were in Babylon, would have been accounted a most admirable and desirable blessing, viz. the enjoyment of the Temple again;
their return home to Zion was so unexpected and glorious a deliverance, that when God was performing of it for them, they thought they were in a dream, 'twas too good to be true;
their return home to Zion was so unexpected and glorious a deliverance, that when God was performing of it for them, they Thought they were in a dream, 'twas too good to be true;
Thus 'twas now with these Israelites, and thus formerly; they soon forgat his works, mercies in Egypt, read-sea mercies, wildernes provisions, food from the clouds, showres of bread, the cleaving of the rocks into cupps, &c. great and astonishing mercies, when they wanted them; but when once God bestowed them, soon were they forgotten.
Thus 'twas now with these Israelites, and thus formerly; they soon forgot his works, Mercies in Egypt, Red Sea Mercies, Wilderness provisions, food from the Clouds, showers of bred, the cleaving of the Rocks into cups, etc. great and astonishing Mercies, when they wanted them; but when once God bestowed them, soon were they forgotten.
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Endeavour to be as fruitfull in improving mercies, as importunate in craving them. 1. Labour with the receiving of every new mercy, to obtain a heart fit to enjoy it;
Endeavour to be as fruitful in improving Mercies, as importunate in craving them. 1. Labour with the receiving of every new mercy, to obtain a heart fit to enjoy it;
A new mercy bestowed upon an old heart, is both an incongruity and inconveniencie; before people receive a blessing, they thinke they want nothing but that one thing,
A new mercy bestowed upon an old heart, is both an incongruity and inconveniency; before people receive a blessing, they think they want nothing but that one thing,
we see now God hath abundantly given us the one, that the other is by far the most precious part of the mercy, viz. that which we little desired from God, a heart to improve our happines;
we see now God hath abundantly given us the one, that the other is by Far the most precious part of the mercy, viz. that which we little desired from God, a heart to improve our happiness;
whence is else the wantonnes, unfruitfulnesse, contention, breach of Covenant, that our hearts expres in the enjoyment of their golden seasons of grace,
whence is Else the wantonness, unfruitfulness, contention, breach of Covenant, that our hearts express in the enjoyment of their golden seasons of grace,
though now high, remember that once we were low? This will make us the more to love him that rais'd us up when others would not, and to fear him, who is able to pull us down again when others cannot.
though now high, Remember that once we were low? This will make us the more to love him that raised us up when Others would not, and to Fear him, who is able to pull us down again when Others cannot.
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Thus of the first particular in the fourth part, the nature of their fault; the second followeth, the smallnes and inconsiderablenes of the pretext to cloak this sin, the time is not come.
Thus of the First particular in the fourth part, the nature of their fault; the second follows, the smallness and inconsiderablenes of the pretext to cloak this since, the time is not come.
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'tis but his second year (as yet) his predecessor was our bitter enemy, to be sure there is barrennesse and poverty at home, we being newly returned from captivity, the time therefore is not come.
it's but his second year (as yet) his predecessor was our bitter enemy, to be sure there is Barrenness and poverty At home, we being newly returned from captivity, the time Therefore is not come.
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'Tis very rare to finde sinners, especially non-reformers, without an excuse for their fault; some way or other must be found out to put off their sin;
It's very rare to find Sinners, especially non-reformers, without an excuse for their fault; Some Way or other must be found out to put off their since;
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Here 'tis the times. If you will beleeve Laban, 'twas not his fault that his daughter was not given to Jacob according to agreement, no it must be laid upon the custome of the place. If Aaron may be his own judge, he shall be found clear from any fault, in setting up the golden calf; no (saith he) the people, (I, what have I done?) Are a people set on wickednesse. Saul will rather cast the blame upon God himself,
Here it's the times. If you will believe Laban, 'twas not his fault that his daughter was not given to Jacob according to agreement, no it must be laid upon the custom of the place. If Aaron may be his own judge, he shall be found clear from any fault, in setting up the golden calf; not (Says he) the people, (I, what have I done?) are a people Set on wickedness. Saul will rather cast the blame upon God himself,
If God require of Jeroboam a stricter reformation then would stand with his interest to give him, there shall be the excuse of inconveniencie, 'tis too far for the people to go up to Jerusalem; and the excuse of danger to his life, his crown and dignity;
If God require of Jeroboam a Stricter Reformation then would stand with his Interest to give him, there shall be the excuse of inconveniency, it's too Far for the people to go up to Jerusalem; and the excuse of danger to his life, his crown and dignity;
they will kill me, and the Kingdom will return to Rehoboam. Carnall will ever hath carnall wit attending upon it, Carnall lusts have carnall reasonings;
they will kill me, and the Kingdom will return to Rehoboam. Carnal will ever hath carnal wit attending upon it, Carnal Lustiest have carnal reasonings;
therefore Satan puts people upon putting these excuses upon sin. Rotten stuffs will not be vendible without watering, nor rotten courses without excuses.
Therefore Satan puts people upon putting these excuses upon since. Rotten stuffs will not be vendible without watering, nor rotten courses without excuses.
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If Satan cannot paint sin with a likenes to a grace (which nevertheles often he doth) he will paint it very gaudy and beautifull, either with gain, pleasure, honour, &c. Sinners have a false conceipt of God, they thinke that he cannot see thorow these pretexts and excuses, Who seeth us, say they? they thinke that God can be mocked;
If Satan cannot paint since with a likeness to a grace (which nevertheless often he does) he will paint it very gaudy and beautiful, either with gain, pleasure, honour, etc. Sinners have a false conceit of God, they think that he cannot see thorough these pretexts and excuses, Who sees us, say they? they think that God can be mocked;
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as if all things were not open, and did not lie with their faces upward, were not ript up, anatomized and ransackt in his presence, by one beam of his eye.
as if all things were not open, and did not lie with their faces upward, were not ripped up, anatomized and ransacked in his presence, by one beam of his eye.
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The ordinary glosse was wont to be of old, that these things were not contrary to the word of God (though not in it) therefore according to it, (but I desire one text in all the Scripture to prove that any thing is said to be according to the Scriptures,
The ordinary gloss was wont to be of old, that these things were not contrary to the word of God (though not in it) Therefore according to it, (but I desire one text in all the Scripture to prove that any thing is said to be according to the Scriptures,
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Let not this pretext, of the burdensomenes, severity, &c. put upon any wayes of Christ (for Satan is wont ever to present them in their worst dresse) make us thinke the worse of them;
Let not this pretext, of the burdensomenes, severity, etc. put upon any ways of christ (for Satan is wont ever to present them in their worst dress) make us think the Worse of them;
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2. These pretexts for sin and against God, proceed from an heart that is prejudiced, forestah'd, corrupted as well as blinded, very partiall as well as ignorant;
2. These pretexts for since and against God, proceed from an heart that is prejudiced, forestahed, corrupted as well as blinded, very partial as well as ignorant;
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what ever it loves, it can love nothing of God: 'Tis prepossest against the wayes of Heaven, its reasonings are enmity to them; lusts have brib'd it:
what ever it loves, it can love nothing of God: It's prepossessed against the ways of Heaven, its reasonings Are enmity to them; Lustiest have bribed it:
4. These shadows and pretexts that are used to hinder us in the wayes of God, proceed from an heart, that would have us leap over substantiall truths and reall commands,
4. These shadows and pretexts that Are used to hinder us in the ways of God, proceed from an heart, that would have us leap over substantial truths and real commands,
before whom our most hidden, veiled and excused impieties are uncovered; An holy ingenuous confession covereth sin, but never did a politike excusing of it;
before whom our most hidden, veiled and excused impieties Are uncovered; an holy ingenuous Confessi Covereth since, but never did a politic excusing of it;
Cursed be the deceiver, saith God, Mal. 1.14. that, &c. God will not be mocked, Gal. 6.7. Woe to them that seek to hide (by digging deep) their counsels:
Cursed be the deceiver, Says God, Malachi 1.14. that, etc. God will not be mocked, Gal. 6.7. Woe to them that seek to hide (by digging deep) their Counsels:
oh what a shame is it, that she should complain of straws, and be afraid (as Zebul said) of the shadow of the mountains, that she should say as the spouse is brought in speaking;
o what a shame is it, that she should complain of straws, and be afraid (as Zebul said) of the shadow of the Mountains, that she should say as the spouse is brought in speaking;
how shall I defile them? I am warmed in my feathers, how shall I adventure abroad? should our God defer helpe and victories for us, till we make the way clear for him, we might stay long enough;
how shall I defile them? I am warmed in my Feathers, how shall I adventure abroad? should our God defer help and victories for us, till we make the Way clear for him, we might stay long enough;
Beware of these pretexts and excuses when thou art doing any thing for God, considering the danger of them and hurtfullnes. 1. They are Satans engins, whereby he commonly wins upon a soul. Satan undoeth most this way;
Beware of these pretexts and excuses when thou art doing any thing for God, considering the danger of them and hurtfullnes. 1. They Are Satan Engines, whereby he commonly wins upon a soul. Satan undoth most this Way;
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2. Take heed of these as dangerous, in that God may justly be provoked to leave us to them, and let our own reasonings prevail over us, put out our eyes from beholding,
2. Take heed of these as dangerous, in that God may justly be provoked to leave us to them, and let our own reasonings prevail over us, put out our eyes from beholding,
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may not he justly say, Ile leave such a man, such a state to themselves, that they may see with what wise heads they have consulted against my word? God speaks of consulting shame to our house, Hab. 2. All our wisest excuses and reasonings against setting up his house, shall but pull down our own.
may not he justly say, I'll leave such a man, such a state to themselves, that they may see with what wise Heads they have consulted against my word? God speaks of consulting shame to our house, Hab. 2. All our Wisest excuses and reasonings against setting up his house, shall but pull down our own.
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If left to our selves, how shall we trifle and ravell out all the precious opportunities of advancing the Kingdom of Christ? how like will our expensive voyages and bloody adventures for a reformation be, to those voyages in Solomons time, that were made for Apes and Peacocks? God may suffer the taper of the opportunity to burn out,
If left to our selves, how shall we trifle and ravell out all the precious opportunities of advancing the Kingdom of christ? how like will our expensive voyages and bloody adventures for a Reformation be, to those voyages in Solomons time, that were made for Apes and Peacocks? God may suffer the taper of the opportunity to burn out,
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when he is going upon a narrow bridge, standing upon a deep and wide river, which making the passage seem broader then it is, turns the passenger when he adventureth upon a supposed breadth.
when he is going upon a narrow bridge, standing upon a deep and wide river, which making the passage seem Broader then it is, turns the Passenger when he adventureth upon a supposed breadth.
Could but Satan now delade us, (like that buyer, Prov. 20.14.) and perswade us that 'tis naught, 'tis naught, this strict, precise, burdensome reformation, is not comparable to such an one, deckt with gain, honour, wisedom of self-contrivance, liberty from the yoak of Christ:
Could but Satan now delade us, (like that buyer, Curae 20.14.) and persuade us that it's nought, it's nought, this strict, precise, burdensome Reformation, is not comparable to such an one, decked with gain, honour, Wisdom of self-contrivance, liberty from the yoke of christ:
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how would he afterward rejoyce, that he had cheated us of such a jewel, and put into our hands instead of it such a pibble? Thus of the first thing in this poor excuse for their not building the Temple, it notes pretext and covering.
how would he afterwards rejoice, that he had cheated us of such a jewel, and put into our hands instead of it such a pebble? Thus of the First thing in this poor excuse for their not building the Temple, it notes pretext and covering.
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The advancing of Gods worship in their Temple-administrations, how commonly was it interrupted by the oppositions of enemies, informers against the Jews, deriders of them, Proclamations and edicts of potent Monarchs against them, at all times (almost) in themselves there were timorous, dull, remisse, timeserving spirits;
The advancing of God's worship in their Temple-administrations, how commonly was it interrupted by the oppositions of enemies, informers against the jews, deriders of them, Proclamations and edicts of potent Monarchs against them, At all times (almost) in themselves there were timorous, dull, remiss, timeserving spirits;
There is a great plausibility in procrastination; It is much credit and little cost; credit in regard of the credulous hearer, and the piety of the promise;
There is a great plausibility in procrastination; It is much credit and little cost; credit in regard of the credulous hearer, and the piety of the promise;
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when it comes to the performance, must not the doing be much harder? There is something of imposing on us what we would not bear, something of removing from us that we would keep, in every true reformation.
when it comes to the performance, must not the doing be much harder? There is something of imposing on us what we would not bear, something of removing from us that we would keep, in every true Reformation.
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No wonder that when men must be at so much cost in raising up and maintaining a Temple for God, they must be at the expence of time, estate, reputation, interest, (haply prejudice to some vocations must follow) especially when many a dear,
No wonder that when men must be At so much cost in raising up and maintaining a Temple for God, they must be At the expense of time, estate, reputation, Interest, (haply prejudice to Some vocations must follow) especially when many a dear,
and goeth down sweetly, that Atheists, Neuters, Sectaries, Malignants, and who not unlesse a few strict, precise legalists and uniformity Doctours, hot-pressers of uniformity, (these are the names that Satans newest and latest edition puts upon them) would have set up:
and Goes down sweetly, that Atheists, Neuters, Sectaries, Malignants, and who not unless a few strict, precise legalists and uniformity Doctors, hot-pressers of uniformity, (these Are the names that Satan Newest and latest edition puts upon them) would have Set up:
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What need need is there (Noble Lords) to helpe you forward, to stand by you in this great worke of setting up the spirituall Temple? Temple-work is commonly delay'd worke:
What need need is there (Noble lords) to help you forward, to stand by you in this great work of setting up the spiritual Temple? Temple work is commonly delayed work:
What need is there, that we should pray to you, pray for you, pray with you? your honourable resentment of that pious Petition from the City of London, did once put joys into thousands of our hearts:
What need is there, that we should pray to you, pray for you, pray with you? your honourable resentment of that pious Petition from the city of London, did once put Joys into thousands of our hearts:
and the truth is, as your acceptance thereof, abundantly raised up our hearts and hopes (oh let them not fall) so might the humble zeal of this famous City, put courage and resolution into you,
and the truth is, as your acceptance thereof, abundantly raised up our hearts and hope's (o let them not fallen) so might the humble zeal of this famous city, put courage and resolution into you,
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outward safety (if it be good) shall be bestowed, however spirituall shall, and the most that your dangers shall do, shall be but to send beyond dangers. 2. For honour, the advanceing of Temple-service, is greater then to be head of an Empire:
outward safety (if it be good) shall be bestowed, however spiritual shall, and the most that your dangers shall do, shall be but to send beyond dangers. 2. For honour, the advancing of Temple service, is greater then to be head of an Empire:
We say that Titles of earthly Honour have proceeded from Military archievements, sure I am that true solid Honour indeed is procured, by advancing of Religion;
We say that Titles of earthly Honour have proceeded from Military achievements, sure I am that true solid Honour indeed is procured, by advancing of Religion;
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when God calls you forth to save Kingdoms, to be conduits of mercy to all his Churches in the world? what an unworthy temper is it, and how ignoble, to be gulfs of your comforts and opportunities? what is it but to dig in a dunghill with a golden spade, to lock up the Sun in a closet, that would chear the universe, to stop an oven with your robes,
when God calls you forth to save Kingdoms, to be conduits of mercy to all his Churches in the world? what an unworthy temper is it, and how ignoble, to be gulfs of your comforts and opportunities? what is it but to dig in a dunghill with a golden spade, to lock up the Sun in a closet, that would cheer the universe, to stop an oven with your robes,
as wealth and pleasures? &c. How glorious will Moses be to posterity, that he was not willing to be happy alone, either in Pharaohs Court, or Gods favours? So Nehemiah and David, how famous are they to posterity,
as wealth and pleasures? etc. How glorious will Moses be to posterity, that he was not willing to be happy alone, either in Pharaohs Court, or God's favours? So Nehemiah and David, how famous Are they to posterity,
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as may be seen in the examples of David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Nehemiah: God observes every thing which is done for him, and keeps a faithfull register thereof:
as may be seen in the Examples of David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Nehemiah: God observes every thing which is done for him, and keeps a faithful register thereof:
The opportunities which naturally we are so willing to spend and ravell out in delayes and put offs. 1. How long was it ere we could attain them? how many prayers, tears,
The opportunities which naturally we Are so willing to spend and ravell out in delays and put offs. 1. How long was it ere we could attain them? how many Prayers, tears,
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how much treasure and bloud have we poured forth for that which now we neglect to make use of, viz. this blessed season? (I call it so, not for what we do,
how much treasure and blood have we poured forth for that which now we neglect to make use of, viz. this blessed season? (I call it so, not for what we do,
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What would we not have layd out five years since, for that season and opportunity that now we enjoy? Oh that I could not say, mispend and make little account of.
What would we not have laid out five Years since, for that season and opportunity that now we enjoy? O that I could not say, misspend and make little account of.
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What would thousands of our friends that died immediatly before, in, nay for this hour, have given that their eyes might not have been closed up till they had beheld it? Could they have imagined that their survivers should have received it,
What would thousands of our Friends that died immediately before, in, nay for this hour, have given that their eyes might not have been closed up till they had beheld it? Could they have imagined that their survivers should have received it,
for three Kingdoms, and in them for all the Churches in Christendom? Is not now an opportunity offered, of turning the balance for Heaven? hath not God given unto this present Parliament (as 'twere,) a casting voice, to decide the so long bitter and bloudy controversie between his Church and that man of sin? Doth not Rome and all the rabble of her dependents tremble,
for three Kingdoms, and in them for all the Churches in Christendom? Is not now an opportunity offered, of turning the balance for Heaven? hath not God given unto this present Parliament (as 'twere,) a casting voice, to decide the so long bitter and bloody controversy between his Church and that man of since? Does not Room and all the rabble of her dependents tremble,
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for fear you should set up a vigorous Presbyteriall government in this Kingdom, as in Scotland? and for fear you should, is not the hand of Rom's Joab in all the cryings out for liberty of sinfull practice? see the exact and lively lineaments of a Jesuit, in that late desperately wretched Pamphlet, intituled, Englands last warning: though for the visible part of the plot, they make use of poor misled people among our selves? It being the expectation and hope of the Romish brood,
for Fear you should Set up a vigorous Presbyterial government in this Kingdom, as in Scotland? and for Fear you should, is not the hand of Rom's Joab in all the cryings out for liberty of sinful practice? see the exact and lively lineaments of a Jesuit, in that late desperately wretched Pamphlet, entitled, Englands last warning: though for the visible part of the plot, they make use of poor misled people among our selves? It being the expectation and hope of the Romish brood,
if liberty be given to all practicall consciences among us, that they shall be suffered to come in for a childes portion? Noble Lords, what an opportunity is this, to be able to make Antichrist grone out his last, him and his to pine for anguish,
if liberty be given to all practical Consciences among us, that they shall be suffered to come in for a child's portion? Noble lords, what an opportunity is this, to be able to make Antichrist groan out his last, him and his to pine for anguish,
3. How short may be the continuance of these opportunities with you, and how sharp will be the thoughts of your mispending them when they are gone from you? The longest day hath a Sun-set. Abused patience lasts not alway.
3. How short may be the Continuance of these opportunities with you, and how sharp will be the thoughts of your misspending them when they Are gone from you? The longest day hath a Sunset. Abused patience lasts not always.
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Your healths, assemblings, victories, successes, lives, last not alway, and if these should end before your worke were (as much as in you lieth) accomplished,
Your healths, assemblings, victories, Successes, lives, last not always, and if these should end before your work were (as much as in you lies) accomplished,
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Noble Lords, where will your Nobility become, when seasons of serviceablenes to Christ shall be removed from your eyes? if the Lord should throw you away like broken vessels,
Noble lords, where will your Nobilt become, when seasons of serviceablenes to christ shall be removed from your eyes? if the Lord should throw you away like broken vessels,
and burdens to comber the world, without any benefit to the cause of Christ? If your opportunities so richly laden with means of making all the Churches of Christ happy, should be cast away in the very haven, would it not grieve you,
and burdens to cumber the world, without any benefit to the cause of christ? If your opportunities so richly laden with means of making all the Churches of christ happy, should be cast away in the very Haven, would it not grieve you,
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mercies, victories, messengers of joy have trode upon the heels of one another, even like Jobs messengers of sorrow: God hath not said to us, The time is not come that I should bulld your houses;
Mercies, victories, messengers of joy have trodden upon the heels of one Another, even like Jobs messengers of sorrow: God hath not said to us, The time is not come that I should bulld your houses;
shall we run with the swiftnes of the Roe earthward, and go a dull Assis trot heavenward? Did we never prevent the morning, in looking after our honours, estates, liberties, families, bargains,
shall we run with the swiftness of the Roe earthward, and go a dull Ashes trot heavenward? Did we never prevent the morning, in looking After our honours, estates, Liberties, families, bargains,
First, God must be served, then our selves, else order is inverted, and 'tis preposterous. The enemies of the Church delay not in pulling down of Gods house;
First, God must be served, then our selves, Else order is inverted, and it's preposterous. The enemies of the Church Delay not in pulling down of God's house;
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They never said, The time is not come that it should be destroyd, why we then, that it should not be set up? quanta damnatio a damnatis damnari? how great will our condemnation be if we should have such to condemn us? shall they go swifter hell-ward,
They never said, The time is not come that it should be destroyed, why we then, that it should not be Set up? quanta damnatio a Damnatis damnari? how great will our condemnation be if we should have such to condemn us? shall they go swifter hellward,
then we heaven-ward? serve we not a better master? expect we not a better reward? what would they not do had they our opportunities? If Demosthenes were once asham'd that a black-smith were sooner up at his anvill,
then we heavenward? serve we not a better master? expect we not a better reward? what would they not do had they our opportunities? If Demosthenes were once ashamed that a blacksmith were sooner up At his anvil,
then they to contrive for God? learn even of the worst in this case. Thus of the second note in their poor pretext; the time is not come; it notes procrastination.
then they to contrive for God? Learn even of the worst in this case. Thus of the second note in their poor pretext; the time is not come; it notes procrastination.
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yet when their interest crossed their reformation, there they make a stand. A carnall heart makes his own designe to steer his reformation in four respects.
yet when their Interest crossed their Reformation, there they make a stand. A carnal heart makes his own Design to steer his Reformation in four respects.
If his interest be prejudiced, 'tis an uncomfortable reformation, though never so scripturall and approved. 'Tis the gay in the lesson, that makes the childe delight to learn.
If his Interest be prejudiced, it's an uncomfortable Reformation, though never so scriptural and approved. It's the gay in the Lesson, that makes the child delight to Learn.
gain sweetned their Religion. Religion to a carnall politician is never sweet for it self, plain and unfringed reformations, that are not attended with the carnall conveniencies of honour, wealth, ease, exemptions, &c. are poor, dry, dull things to such;
gain sweetened their Religion. Religion to a carnal politician is never sweet for it self, plain and unfringed reformations, that Are not attended with the carnal Conveniences of honour, wealth, ease, exemptions, etc. Are poor, dry, dull things to such;
Plain dealing is the best decking for a Pulpit, especially upon a fasting day: let me speak freely, was it carnall interest and eying of the time, that steered and regulated the reformation in Haggai's time? and may it not be usefull to enquire whether our temporizing and regarding of carnall interest, doth not regulate and shape our reformation, that so the sin being found out, it may be dealt with accordingly? sure I am, there is cause to apprehend it upon suspition,
Plain dealing is the best decking for a Pulpit, especially upon a fasting day: let me speak freely, was it carnal Interest and Eyeing of the time, that steered and regulated the Reformation in Haggai's time? and may it not be useful to inquire whither our temporizing and regarding of carnal Interest, does not regulate and shape our Reformation, that so the since being found out, it may be dealt with accordingly? sure I am, there is cause to apprehend it upon suspicion,
not ulike to the wheels in Ezekiels vision, mentioned, Ezek. 1.21. which are said to move according to the spirit of the living creatures in those wheels:
not ulike to the wheels in Ezekiel's vision, mentioned, Ezekiel 1.21. which Are said to move according to the Spirit of the living creatures in those wheels:
Hath not the wheel of reformation among us, gone on, or made a stop, according to the motion or cessation of the living creature of designe and interest?
Hath not the wheel of Reformation among us, gone on, or made a stop, according to the motion or cessation of the living creature of Design and Interest?
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and did we not want the assistance of our Scotish brethen, and was not this the way to secure our selves from those who were suspected at home, to discern betwixt our friends and our foes,
and did we not want the assistance of our Scottish brethren, and was not this the Way to secure our selves from those who were suspected At home, to discern betwixt our Friends and our foes,
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rather now are not they (in some places) suspected, that are most forward to take and observe it? and is't not now the way of reputation for tendernes of conscience,
rather now Are not they (in Some places) suspected, that Are most forward to take and observe it? and is't not now the Way of reputation for tenderness of conscience,
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2. The publike professions to the world, were formerly very frequent and fervent, for setting up a pious Ministry, the maintaining of them and learning, the opposing of sinfull liberty, the suppressing of errours,
2. The public professions to the world, were formerly very frequent and fervent, for setting up a pious Ministry, the maintaining of them and learning, the opposing of sinful liberty, the suppressing of errors,
but did it not move according to the motion of carnall interest? was not the open adversary at that time growing? and was not this the probablest means to answer the objection of our malignant enemies, who laboured to infuse into the people, that all learning and order would shortly come to nothing if the Parliament prevail'd? and had we then any other way to satisfie our friends,
but did it not move according to the motion of carnal Interest? was not the open adversary At that time growing? and was not this the probablest means to answer the objection of our malignant enemies, who laboured to infuse into the people, that all learning and order would shortly come to nothing if the Parliament prevailed? and had we then any other Way to satisfy our Friends,
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in a word, when carnall interest maketh a stop, how few and small are the encouragements of learning? how ordinary a thing is it, to see illiterate mechanicks to invade the ministeriall function without controlment? what a liberty is taken for sin, both in opinions and practices, every one professing and performing as they lift?
in a word, when carnal Interest makes a stop, how few and small Are the encouragements of learning? how ordinary a thing is it, to see illiterate mechanics to invade the ministerial function without controlment? what a liberty is taken for since, both in opinions and practices, every one professing and performing as they lift?
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how did we abhor the throwing in a mite of contribution into the treasury of an unnaturall war against them who groning with us under the same burdensome tasks and task-masters, were the first that adventured the easing of both? Afterward what Covenanting was there to joyn together as brethren, to maintain this brotherly accord,
how did we abhor the throwing in a mite of contribution into the treasury of an unnatural war against them who groaning with us under the same burdensome tasks and taskmasters, were the First that adventured the easing of both? Afterwards what Covenanting was there to join together as brothers, to maintain this brotherly accord,
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we wanted their assistance, we could not hurt them but we hurt our selves, their appearing for us, (nay not against) could not but exceedingly daunt the common adversary;
we wanted their assistance, we could not hurt them but we hurt our selves, their appearing for us, (nay not against) could not but exceedingly daunt the Common adversary;
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what coolings were there in our love, what stoppings in our bowels, what frequent jealousies and suspitions whispered against them? how ordinary to hear every wretched sectary to traduce them,
what coolings were there in our love, what stoppings in our bowels, what frequent jealousies and suspicions whispered against them? how ordinary to hear every wretched sectary to traduce them,
and to rumour their self-seeking and advantage? as if a notion, a trifle (in comparison) could throw down that love which heretofore such vast offers could not so much as stagger? Blame me not (though a Minister) for mentioning things that seem so secular.
and to rumour their self-seeking and advantage? as if a notion, a trifle (in comparison) could throw down that love which heretofore such vast offers could not so much as stagger? Blame me not (though a Minister) for mentioning things that seem so secular.
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but did not this wheel move also according to the spirit of carnall interest? were not the men and their usurped power, lately very burdensome and prejudiciall to us, to our estates and liberties, not to say to our honours and rule? and was not the ejection of those, who knew how to fish for tithes,
but did not this wheel move also according to the Spirit of carnal Interest? were not the men and their usurped power, lately very burdensome and prejudicial to us, to our estates and Liberties, not to say to our honours and Rule? and was not the ejection of those, who knew how to Fish for Tithes,
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though not for souls, a very taking plausible thing? interest agreed with it: (and the breaking down of Images did not bite) but when interest makes a stop, our reformation stops also:
though not for Souls, a very taking plausible thing? Interest agreed with it: (and the breaking down of Images did not bite) but when Interest makes a stop, our Reformation stops also:
We throw down the superstitious Priests and their Altars, with their many idolatrous reliques, but doth our reformation proceed to deal with Jeroboams calves too? to prohibit effectually the divulging and scattering of all those many blasphemous opinions, which are not only cried up in 〈 ◊ 〉 and Bethel, but are scattered up and down from Dan to Beersheba, from one end of the Kingdom to the other? Are not the second and third persons in Trinity,
We throw down the superstitious Priests and their Altars, with their many idolatrous Relics, but does our Reformation proceed to deal with Jeroboams calves too? to prohibit effectually the divulging and scattering of all those many blasphemous opinions, which Are not only cried up in 〈 ◊ 〉 and Bethel, but Are scattered up and down from Dan to Beersheba, from one end of the Kingdom to the other? are not the second and third Persons in Trinity,
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A faithfull Minister that stood out under the time of Episcopall tyranny, by opposing himself to the innovations thereof, was a man of desires in the beginning of these wars;
A faithful Minister that stood out under the time of Episcopal tyranny, by opposing himself to the innovations thereof, was a man of Desires in the beginning of these wars;
This wheel went or very nimbly too, but was not there a living creature of carnall policie, that moved with it? was not respecting of godly Ministers the way to be honoured before the people? and were not they the men that were fittest to move to contributions,
This wheel went or very nimbly too, but was not there a living creature of carnal policy, that moved with it? was not respecting of godly Ministers the Way to be honoured before the people? and were not they the men that were Fittest to move to contributions,
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Let not Religion wait upon your carnall interests, but let them be subservient to Religion; Nay, have no other designe but the full excelling of Christ.
Let not Religion wait upon your carnal interests, but let them be subservient to Religion; Nay, have no other Design but the full excelling of christ.
who but Christ deserves the service of excellent parts? consider Satan is now putting forth his ultimos conatus, improves his utmost endeavours against us;
who but christ deserves the service of excellent parts? Consider Satan is now putting forth his ultimos conatus, improves his utmost endeavours against us;
