A sermon preached at the publique fast the ninth of Feb. in St Maries Oxford, before the great assembly of the members of the Honourable House of Commons there assembled: and published by their speciall command.
yet are you bound to heare it, because it is from the Lord, Dictum Iehovae: even a fearfull threatning from God himself against his people Israel, which is repeated no lesse then thrice in this book, here in the ninth verse of this Chap. againe v. 29. and after Chap. 9.9.
yet Are you bound to hear it, Because it is from the Lord, Dictum Iehovae: even a fearful threatening from God himself against his people Israel, which is repeated no less then thrice in this book, Here in the ninth verse of this Chap. again v. 29. and After Chap. 9.9.
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The Truth of this threatning appeareth by the fearfull execution of the judgement threatned upon the Iews, who became a spectacle of Gods vengeance unto all Generations. This doth something concerne us;
The Truth of this threatening appears by the fearful execution of the judgement threatened upon the Iews, who became a spectacle of God's vengeance unto all Generations. This does something concern us;
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If therefore it appear that we have sinned in like manner as they did, that our case is like unto theirs, I shall have a good warrant to take up this Dictum Jehovae, to come with this threatning in my mouth, shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord,
If Therefore it appear that we have sinned in like manner as they did, that our case is like unto theirs, I shall have a good warrant to take up this Dictum Jehovae, to come with this threatening in my Mouth, shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord,
And this they have done in many and diverse phrases, such as are these especially, the word of the Lord came unto me, the Lord said unto me; the Lord spake by me;
And this they have done in many and diverse phrases, such as Are these especially, the word of the Lord Come unto me, the Lord said unto me; the Lord spoke by me;
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and the truth of the Prophet, that he speakes not the vision of his own heart, (as it is said of the false Prophets, Ier. 23.16.) but that he doth prophesy from the mouth of God himselfe.
and the truth of the Prophet, that he speaks not the vision of his own heart, (as it is said of the false prophets, Jeremiah 23.16.) but that he does prophesy from the Mouth of God himself.
Our Prophet in the beginning of this book brought forth his commission, shewing that the word of the Lord came unto him in the daies of Iosiah, and yet afterwards as oft as he beginneth a new matter,
Our Prophet in the beginning of this book brought forth his commission, showing that the word of the Lord Come unto him in the days of Josiah, and yet afterwards as oft as he begins a new matter,
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for faith is the mother of obedience, as Saint Paul hath taught us in that excellent gradation, How shall they call on him in whom they have not beleeved.
for faith is the mother of Obedience, as Saint Paul hath taught us in that excellent gradation, How shall they call on him in whom they have not believed.
The Gospel was preached to the Iewes who perished, as well as unto others, but, saith the Apostle, It did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it, Heb. 4.2. Turne over all the volumes of the Prophets, and you shal find that this was the immediate cause of the destruction of the Iewes, even their not beleeving and obeying the words of the Prophets. They made a mock at Gods threatnings;
The Gospel was preached to the Iewes who perished, as well as unto Others, but, Says the Apostle, It did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that herd it, Hebrew 4.2. Turn over all the volumes of the prophets, and you shall find that this was the immediate cause of the destruction of the Iewes, even their not believing and obeying the words of the prophets. They made a mock At God's threatenings;
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And therefore if we would profit by the word that commeth from the Lord, we must give credit to the message, beleeve all Gods threatnings, that so we may apprehend the danger,
And Therefore if we would profit by the word that comes from the Lord, we must give credit to the message, believe all God's threatenings, that so we may apprehend the danger,
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As yet the judgement was only threatned, it was not inflicted, and yet they cry out, He hath wounded, he hath torne us, as though they had even then felt the strokes which after came upon the wicked:
As yet the judgement was only threatened, it was not inflicted, and yet they cry out, He hath wounded, he hath torn us, as though they had even then felt the Strokes which After Come upon the wicked:
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therefore they were sensible of their danger, and did sue unto God for deliverance. So did Noah, for the Apostle saith, Heb. 11.7. By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with feare, prepared an arke to the saving of his house.
Therefore they were sensible of their danger, and did sue unto God for deliverance. So did Noah, for the Apostle Says, Hebrew 11.7. By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark to the Saving of his house.
for he received Gods warning by Faith. 2. His feare, he was moved with feare. 3. His wise dome and care, he prepared an Arke to the saving of his house.
for he received God's warning by Faith. 2. His Fear, he was moved with Fear. 3. His wise dome and care, he prepared an Ark to the Saving of his house.
and being moved with feare, we may provide for our own safety as he did. This is the part of every wise man; for saith Solomon, Prov. 22.3. A prudent man foreseeth the evill, and hideth himselfe.
and being moved with Fear, we may provide for our own safety as he did. This is the part of every wise man; for Says Solomon, Curae 22.3. A prudent man Foreseeth the evil, and Hideth himself.
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That is, he knoweth that the judgement threatned will come upon the land, and he provideth by all Lawfull means for his safety, especially he maketh his Peace with God,
That is, he Knoweth that the judgement threatened will come upon the land, and he Provideth by all Lawful means for his safety, especially he makes his Peace with God,
for unlesse we have caroused the cup of slumber unto the very dreggs, this will make both our eares to tingle, 1. Sam. 3.11. and our heart strings to tremble.
for unless we have caroused the cup of slumber unto the very dregs, this will make both our ears to tingle, 1. Sam. 3.11. and our heart strings to tremble.
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Shall I not visit for these things, and shall not my soule be avenged on such a Nation as this? That is, I shall visit for these things, my soule shall be avenged on such a Nation as this.
Shall I not visit for these things, and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? That is, I shall visit for these things, my soul shall be avenged on such a nation as this.
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He hath in the words going before, by this Prophet, accused them of many grievous sins, of Rebellion, hypocrisy, security, contempt of his judgements, neglect of his word, abuse of his servants, disobedience to his call, impudencie in sin, idolatry, adultery;
He hath in the words going before, by this Prophet, accused them of many grievous Sins, of Rebellion, hypocrisy, security, contempt of his Judgments, neglect of his word, abuse of his Servants, disobedience to his call, impudency in since, idolatry, adultery;
I punish the sinnes of the Nations who know not my name, how much more shall I punish the sins of this unthankfull Nation, to whom I gave the knowledge of my will, whom I chose to be mine owne people,
I Punish the Sins of the nations who know not my name, how much more shall I Punish the Sins of this unthankful nation, to whom I gave the knowledge of my will, whom I chosen to be mine own people,
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so called in my Text. 2. That all punishments are from God, Shall not I visit. 3. Sinne is the cause of all punishment, Shall not I visit for these things. 4. That great sinnes procure not only a visitation,
so called in my Text. 2. That all punishments Are from God, Shall not I visit. 3. Sin is the cause of all punishment, Shall not I visit for these things. 4. That great Sins procure not only a Visitation,
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but if sinne doe abound, God will be avenged on any Nation, even on this Nation of the Iews, who were his owne peculiar people, Shall not my soule be avenged on such a Nation as this? By these seven steps shall we climbe up unto the understanding of this Text.
but if sin do abound, God will be avenged on any nation, even on this nation of the Iews, who were his own peculiar people, Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? By these seven steps shall we climb up unto the understanding of this Text.
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1. Punishments are a visitation, so called in my Text, Shall I not visit? that is, shall I not punish? Indeed in many other places we find the word used in a better sense, to expresse Gods kindnesse and favours to his people.
1. Punishments Are a Visitation, so called in my Text, Shall I not visit? that is, shall I not Punish? Indeed in many other places we find the word used in a better sense, to express God's kindness and favours to his people.
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And if you would know how this word commeth to have two such contrary significations, as to expresse sometimes his benefits, and sometimes his judgements:
And if you would know how this word comes to have two such contrary significations, as to express sometime his benefits, and sometime his Judgments:
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Cùm quaesierit, quid respondebo? When he shall visit, what shall I answer? To this end doe Kings institute visitations by themselves or by their Ministers,
Cùm quaesierit, quid respondebo? When he shall visit, what shall I answer? To this end do Kings institute visitations by themselves or by their Ministers,
This threatned in my Text is a visitation in justice, like that mentioned in the second precept of the Law, He visiteth the iniquities of the Fathers upon the Children. And Isa. 26.14. Thou hast visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish.
This threatened in my Text is a Visitation in Justice, like that mentioned in the second precept of the Law, He Visiteth the iniquities of the Father's upon the Children. And Isaiah 26.14. Thou hast visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish.
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That this is the order of Gods proceedings he sheweth clearly, Gen. 18.2. Because the cry of Sodome and Gomorrah is great, and because their sinne is very grievous:
That this is the order of God's proceedings he shows clearly, Gen. 18.2. Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and Because their sin is very grievous:
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and then in like manner let us visit God, visit him by prayer; for to pray unto God is to visit him, according unto that, Isa. 26.16. Lord in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastning was upon them. Visit him by repentance;
and then in like manner let us visit God, visit him by prayer; for to pray unto God is to visit him, according unto that, Isaiah 26.16. Lord in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. Visit him by Repentance;
Finally, visit him by faith, faith is the eye of the soule, by faith we look upon him whom we by our sinnes have pierced, by faith wee who were far off are made neare, by faith we have boldnesse and accesse unto him.
Finally, visit him by faith, faith is the eye of the soul, by faith we look upon him whom we by our Sins have pierced, by faith we who were Far off Are made near, by faith we have boldness and access unto him.
The second conclusion is, that all punishments are from God, Shall not I visit? he saith not shall not the Assyrians visit? but shall not I? for punishment is an act of Iustice,
The second conclusion is, that all punishments Are from God, Shall not I visit? he Says not shall not the Assyrians visit? but shall not I? for punishment is an act of justice,
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Shall there be evill in a City, and the Lord hath not done it? Certainly whatsoever calamities doe befall us, they come not by chance or any blind fortune,
Shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it? Certainly whatsoever calamities do befall us, they come not by chance or any blind fortune,
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untill first the Lord had said unto Satan, Behold all that he hath is in thy power, Job 1.12. Insomuch that Job being spoiled of all his goods, cryed out, The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken.
until First the Lord had said unto Satan, Behold all that he hath is in thy power, Job 1.12. Insomuch that Job being spoiled of all his goods, cried out, The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken.
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So the repenting Israelites in all their extremities, cryed out, He hath wounded us, he hath torne us, Hos. 6.1. all the wounds which they felt, they acknowledge to come from God, and therefore they have recourse unto him for remedy, knowing that Gods hand is like unto Achilles his speare, which onely can heale the wound that it hath made.
So the repenting Israelites in all their extremities, cried out, He hath wounded us, he hath torn us, Hos. 6.1. all the wounds which they felt, they acknowledge to come from God, and Therefore they have recourse unto him for remedy, knowing that God's hand is like unto Achilles his spear, which only can heal the wound that it hath made.
And there be many such, and some worse, who in their troubles will not only goe unto Ashur, but even to a Witch at Endor, as though there was not a God in Israel. Oh wretched people!
And there be many such, and Some Worse, who in their Troubles will not only go unto Ashur, but even to a Witch At Endor, as though there was not a God in Israel. O wretched people!
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It is not willingly, but with much reluctation, as he expresseth, Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within mee, my repentings are kindled together.
It is not willingly, but with much reluctation, as he Expresses, Hos. 11.8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I Set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together.
It was Gods threatning unto Adam, in the day that thou eatest of the forbidden fruit thou shalt dye the death, Gen. 2.17. This is the sentence of the Law, Cursed is every one that abideth not in all things that are written in this book, Deut. 27.26. This is repeated by the Prophet, Ezech. 18.4. The soule that sinneth, it shall dye:
It was God's threatening unto Adam, in the day that thou Eatest of the forbidden fruit thou shalt die the death, Gen. 2.17. This is the sentence of the Law, Cursed is every one that Abideth not in all things that Are written in this book, Deuteronomy 27.26. This is repeated by the Prophet, Ezekiel 18.4. The soul that Sinneth, it shall die:
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the same is confirmed by the Apostle in many places, Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodlinesse, and unrighteousnesse of men, Rom. 5.12. By sinne death entred into the world:
the same is confirmed by the Apostle in many places, Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, Rom. 5.12. By sin death entered into the world:
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But when by one man sin entred into the world, death entred by sinne, and passed upon all men, Rom. 6.23. The wages of sin is death, Rom. 8.13. If ye live after the flesh, ye shall dye.
But when by one man since entered into the world, death entered by sin, and passed upon all men, Rom. 6.23. The wages of since is death, Rom. 8.13. If you live After the Flesh, you shall die.
for God in his mercy forgiveth sins not finished, or at least he tolerateth them till they come to perfection, that the sinner may be without all excuse;
for God in his mercy forgiveth Sins not finished, or At least he tolerateth them till they come to perfection, that the sinner may be without all excuse;
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so that the Apostle will give us to understand so much, that sin, when once it commeth to perfection, is with child of death, and must needs be delivered.
so that the Apostle will give us to understand so much, that since, when once it comes to perfection, is with child of death, and must needs be Delivered.
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Oh happy were we, if the sense of our sufferings might thus lead us into the sight and sense of our sins, that so we might have recourse unto the Physition of our soules. But alas!
O happy were we, if the sense of our sufferings might thus led us into the sighed and sense of our Sins, that so we might have recourse unto the physician of our Souls. But alas!
The fourth poynt followeth, that great sinnes, such as were among the Iewes, and doubtlesse are amongst us, do procure, not only a visitation, but a Vengeance: which is an act of Gods wrath,
The fourth point follows, that great Sins, such as were among the Iewes, and doubtless Are among us, do procure, not only a Visitation, but a Vengeance: which is an act of God's wrath,
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as for the satisfying of his owne justice. First I say, it is an act of Gods wrath, according to that, Micah. 5.15. I will execute vengeance in anger, and fury upon the Heathen.
as for the satisfying of his own Justice. First I say, it is an act of God's wrath, according to that, micah. 5.15. I will execute vengeance in anger, and fury upon the Heathen.
then he will not looke so much unto us, as unto himselfe; for his honour is ingaged, and must be relieved, by executing vengeance upon the wicked. Gods Justice calls for revenge;
then he will not look so much unto us, as unto himself; for his honour is engaged, and must be relieved, by executing vengeance upon the wicked. God's justice calls for revenge;
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Thus being to execute judgement upon Pharaoh, he saith, I will get mee honour upon Pharaoh, Exodus 14.17. God got himselfe honour, by magnifying his Justice in the destruction of that Rebellious Tyrant.
Thus being to execute judgement upon Pharaoh, he Says, I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, Exodus 14.17. God god himself honour, by magnifying his justice in the destruction of that Rebellious Tyrant.
This is a thing so agreeable to the Divine nature, that thereby God is known to be God, according to that of the Psalmist, God is known by executing of judgement.
This is a thing so agreeable to the Divine nature, that thereby God is known to be God, according to that of the Psalmist, God is known by executing of judgement.
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Hereby was he made knowen unto the Egyptians, as he saith, Exod. 7.5. And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt.
Hereby was he made known unto the egyptians, as he Says, Exod 7.5. And the egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt.
and againe, Heb. 10 30. to deterre us from wilfull sinning. Besides he is styled the Lord God of Vengeance twice, Ps. 94.1. and the Lord God of Recompences, by our Prophet. cap. 51.56. and Nahum. 1.2. he is called a jealous, furious, and revenging God. If God be an avenger;
and again, Hebrew 10 30. to deter us from wilful sinning. Beside he is styled the Lord God of Vengeance twice, Ps. 94.1. and the Lord God of Recompenses, by our Prophet. cap. 51.56. and Nahum. 1.2. he is called a jealous, furious, and revenging God. If God be an avenger;
then let us remember what the Apostle saith, It is a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God, Heb. 10 31. His wrath is a consuming fire,
then let us Remember what the Apostle Says, It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, Hebrew 10 31. His wrath is a consuming fire,
we should now pose our selves with that question of the Prophet, who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with the everlasting burnings? If Gods wrath be in supportable,
we should now pose our selves with that question of the Prophet, who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with the everlasting burnings? If God's wrath be in supportable,
for revenge is a part of Repentance, as is excellently expressed by the Apostle, 2 Corin 7.11. Behold, the selfe same thing that yee sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulnesse it wrought in you;
for revenge is a part of Repentance, as is excellently expressed by the Apostle, 2 Corin 7.11. Behold, the self same thing that ye sorrowed After a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you;
yea, what revenge? But how shall we revenge upon our selves? even by mortifying our sinfull lusts and corruptions, beating downe this body of sin, afflicting our soules by fasting and abstinence:
yea, what revenge? But how shall we revenge upon our selves? even by mortifying our sinful Lustiest and corruptions, beating down this body of since, afflicting our Souls by fasting and abstinence:
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we must not onely take from our flesh all sinfull pleasures and delights; but also restraine our selves of the use of lawfull pleasures, of meat and drinke:
we must not only take from our Flesh all sinful pleasures and delights; but also restrain our selves of the use of lawful pleasures, of meat and drink:
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As in other places when God is brought in, saying, My soule hateth this, my soule abhorreth that, it is to expresse a great and a vehement detestation:
As in other places when God is brought in, saying, My soul hates this, my soul abhorreth that, it is to express a great and a vehement detestation:
and that he will ease his heart by executing vengeance upon them, as he threatneth, Isa. 1.24. Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, I will avenge me of mine enemies.
and that he will ease his heart by executing vengeance upon them, as he threatens, Isaiah 1.24. Ah, I will ease me of mine Adversaries, I will avenge me of mine enemies.
to grieve the great God of heaven and earth, as is expressed, Isa. 7.13. It is: small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also? Remember therefore the Apostles admonition, Ephes. 4.30. Grieve not the holy spirit of God, whereby you are sealed.
to grieve the great God of heaven and earth, as is expressed, Isaiah 7.13. It is: small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also? remember Therefore the Apostles admonition, Ephesians 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you Are sealed.
so he chargeth whole Nations, Kingdomes, and Cities. Iudah is a sinfull Nation, a people laden with iniquity: Isa. 1.4. Gilead is a City of them that worke iniquity, and is polluted with bloud. Hos. 6.8. and in the fourth Chapter of that Prophecy at the first verse.
so he charges Whole nations, Kingdoms, and Cities. Iudah is a sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity: Isaiah 1.4. Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity, and is polluted with blood. Hos. 6.8. and in the fourth Chapter of that Prophecy At the First verse.
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In the Prophets you will often finde Judgements threatned against the whole Nation. Jsa, 1.7. Your Countrey is desolate, your Cities are burnt with fire, your Land strangers devoure in your presence. Isai. 60.12. The Nation and Kingdome that will not serve thee, shall perish. Hos. 4.3.
In the prophets you will often find Judgments threatened against the Whole nation. Isaiah, 1.7. Your Country is desolate, your Cities Are burned with fire, your Land Strangers devour in your presence. Isaiah 60.12. The nation and Kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish. Hos. 4.3.
and with the foules of Heaven, yea the fishes of the Sea also shall be taken away. Hos. 13.16. Samaria shall become desolate, for she hath Rebelled against her God:
and with the fowls of Heaven, yea the Fish of the Sea also shall be taken away. Hos. 13.16. Samaria shall become desolate, for she hath Rebelled against her God:
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their Townes are desolate, I made their Streets waste, that none passeth by: their Cities are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none inhabitant.
their Towns Are desolate, I made their Streets waste, that none passes by: their Cities Are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none inhabitant.
Even Babylon the hammer of the Earth became heapes. Jerem. 51.37. An habitation of Owles, Satyres dancing, and Dragons crying within her palaces. Isa. 13.21.
Even Babylon the hammer of the Earth became heaps. Jeremiah 51.37. an habitation of Owls, Satires dancing, and Dragons crying within her palaces. Isaiah 13.21.
Personall sinnes are finished, when men adde sinne to sin, acquire a habite of sinne, draw upon themselves a necessity of sining, harden their hearts, & continue in impenitency.
Personal Sins Are finished, when men add sin to since, acquire a habit of sin, draw upon themselves a necessity of sinning, harden their hearts, & continue in impenitency.
For affliction, when 0198 God visits a Kingdome with divers plagues, such as are mentioned in the fourth of Amos, where he reckoneth up the severall plagues which he had inflicted upon his people,
For affliction, when 0198 God visits a Kingdom with diverse plagues, such as Are mentioned in the fourth of Amos, where he Reckoneth up the several plagues which he had inflicted upon his people,
ver. 7. blasting and mildew, ver. 9. Pestilence and the Sword, ver. 10. And when for all these they did not returne unto the Lord, hee threatneth yet a greater judgement, ver. 12. Therefore thus will I doe unto thee, O Israel.
for. 7. blasting and mildew, ver. 9. Pestilence and the Sword, ver. 10. And when for all these they did not return unto the Lord, he threatens yet a greater judgement, ver. 12. Therefore thus will I do unto thee, Oh Israel.
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first, sicknesse ver. 16. then famine, ver. 9. after this destruction of their cattell, ver. 22. after that the sword and Pestilence, ver. 25. And after all these he addeth, And if you will not for all this hearken unto me,
First, sickness ver. 16. then famine, ver. 9. After this destruction of their cattle, ver. 22. After that the sword and Pestilence, ver. 25. And After all these he adds, And if you will not for all this harken unto me,
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This is the second degree of vengeance which God brought upon his people, their abused soyle upon a surfeit of wickednesse, did spue out her perfidious owners;
This is the second degree of vengeance which God brought upon his people, their abused soil upon a surfeit of wickedness, did spue out her perfidious owners;
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& the Daughter of Sion was left as a Cottage in a Vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers, as a besieged City. Isa. 1.7.8. The third degree of vengeance which God bringeth upon a Nation, is utter destruction, such as God brought upon the old World, upon Sodome and Gomorrah, upon the Kingdome of Israel. It pleased God to bring back againe the captivity of Iudah, and they were as a fire-brand plucked out of the fire:
& the Daughter of Sion was left as a Cottage in a Vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers, as a besieged city. Isaiah 1.7.8. The third degree of vengeance which God brings upon a nation, is utter destruction, such as God brought upon the old World, upon Sodom and Gomorrah, upon the Kingdom of Israel. It pleased God to bring back again the captivity of Iudah, and they were as a firebrand plucked out of the fire:
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but the flourishing Kingdome of the ten Tribes came to a finall end, and so vanished in that her dissipation, that no man since could ever say, this was Israel. Here was vengeance upon the whole Nation.
but the flourishing Kingdom of the ten Tribes Come to a final end, and so vanished in that her dissipation, that no man since could ever say, this was Israel. Here was vengeance upon the Whole nation.
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If Paris be famous to this day, for occasioning the destruction of Troy: how shall your names be branded with ignominy, if you bring destruction upon your Nation? but if you regard not the shame,
If paris be famous to this day, for occasioning the destruction of Troy: how shall your names be branded with ignominy, if you bring destruction upon your nation? but if you regard not the shame,
then they who turne many unto wickenesse, shall burne in Hell as brimstone it selfe, hotter then other wicked men, which yet shall be Faggots in Hell fire.
then they who turn many unto wickenesse, shall burn in Hell as brimstone it self, hotter then other wicked men, which yet shall be Faggots in Hell fire.
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and the giving of the Law, and the service of God, and the promises: whose are the Fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh, Christ came, Rom. 9.4. They had the Temple of God amongst them, of which the Lord himselfe speaketh thus:
and the giving of the Law, and the service of God, and the promises: whose Are the Father's, and of whom as Concerning the Flesh, christ Come, Rom. 9.4. They had the Temple of God among them, of which the Lord himself speaks thus:
and say, we are delivered to doe all these abominations? Is this house, which is called by my •ame, become a den of robbers? Therefore will I doe unto this house, which is called by my name,
and say, we Are Delivered to do all these abominations? Is this house, which is called by my •ame, become a den of robbers? Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name,
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Yea those prerogatives and benefits which they had received, were so farre from saving them in the day of vengeance, that they did aggravate their guiltinesse,
Yea those prerogatives and benefits which they had received, were so Far from Saving them in the day of vengeance, that they did aggravate their guiltiness,
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and double their condemnation, as is expressed Amos 3.2. you onely have I knowne of all the families of the Earth, therefore will I punish you for all your iniquities:
and double their condemnation, as is expressed Amos 3.2. you only have I known of all the families of the Earth, Therefore will I Punish you for all your iniquities:
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God useth his former benefits, as arguments to prove that judgements were due unto them: for these three follow of course, Ingentia beneficia, ingentia peccata, ingentes poenae:
God uses his former benefits, as Arguments to prove that Judgments were due unto them: for these three follow of course, Ingenuity Benefices, Ingenuity Peccata, Ingentes Poenae:
the time shall come when they shall cry out, oh that I were of Sodome, oh that I were of Gomorrah, oh that I had beene borne a Turke, a Pagan, and never knowne the good Word of God, rather then having knowne it, to have turned away from the holy Commandement.
the time shall come when they shall cry out, o that I were of Sodom, o that I were of Gomorrah, o that I had been born a Turk, a Pagan, and never known the good Word of God, rather then having known it, to have turned away from the holy Commandment.
Good God, if thy justice spared not Ierusalem, what Nation can looke to escape? The Apostle directs us, what use we should make of all the punishments of the Iewes, 1. Corin. 10.6. &c. Now these things were our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evill things, as they also lusted.
Good God, if thy Justice spared not Ierusalem, what nation can look to escape? The Apostle directs us, what use we should make of all the punishments of the Iewes, 1. Corin. 10.6. etc. Now these things were our Examples, to the intent that we should not lust After evil things, as they also lusted.
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yea, upon any Nation, though never so neare and deare unto God, as upon the Nation of the Iewes. Now if we will reflect upon our selves, we wil find that we may vie blessings with the Iewes, blessings spirituall,
yea, upon any nation, though never so near and deer unto God, as upon the nation of the Iewes. Now if we will reflect upon our selves, we will find that we may vie blessings with the Iewes, blessings spiritual,
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and above all, the inestimable blessing of the word of God. And it fears me, that we shall find, we may tell sins with them also, and overmatcht them by farte.
and above all, the inestimable blessing of the word of God. And it fears me, that we shall find, we may tell Sins with them also, and overmatched them by fart.
for these stand•ne •rest to the threatning in my Text, when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, they assembled themselves by troopes in the harlots houses:
for these stand•ne •rest to the threatening in my Text, when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, they assembled themselves by troops in the harlots houses:
Whereupon followeth this threatning, shall I not visit for these things? Or was their sinne Blood and Oppression, Bribery and Injustice, Fraud and Deceipt, Robbery and Extortion, Lying, Avarice and Ambition, Pride and Prodigality, Oathes and Blasphemy? Or was their sinne Ingratitude and Hypocrisie, neglect of Gods word, disobedience to his call, abuse of his servants,
Whereupon follows this threatening, shall I not visit for these things? Or was their sin Blood and Oppression, Bribery and Injustice, Fraud and Deceit, Robbery and Extortion, Lying, Avarice and Ambition, Pride and Prodigality, Oaths and Blasphemy? Or was their sin Ingratitude and Hypocrisy, neglect of God's word, disobedience to his call, abuse of his Servants,
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and prophanation of his Sabboths? carnall security, hardnesse of heart, and contempt of Gods judgements? Or was it corruption in worship and grosse idolatry? Of all these crimes they stand indicted by the Prophets,
and profanation of his Sabbaths? carnal security, hardness of heart, and contempt of God's Judgments? Or was it corruption in worship and gross idolatry? Of all these crimes they stand indicted by the prophets,
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as now are published, allowed, rewarded, as being the best meanes they have to advance their holy Cause, Besides, there are many sins common amongst us, which were either rare,
as now Are published, allowed, rewarded, as being the best means they have to advance their holy Cause, Beside, there Are many Sins Common among us, which were either rare,
neither doe we read of their Sacriledge, till after their returne from the captivity. Here, if time would permit me to speake of your gaming, dicing, of your Masques,
neither do we read of their Sacrilege, till After their return from the captivity. Here, if time would permit me to speak of your gaming, dicing, of your Masques,
and Stageplayes, &c. I could make it appeare, that there are many great sinnes allowed amongst us, which were not knowne vnto the Iewes, not so much as heard of in Sodome or Gomorrah. We haue new devices to cozen with, new inventions to pamper our bodies.
and Stageplays, etc. I could make it appear, that there Are many great Sins allowed among us, which were not known unto the Iewes, not so much as herd of in Sodom or Gomorrah. We have new devices to cozen with, new Inventions to pamper our bodies.
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Sin is so generall, that Almighty God now might cal for a search as he doth in the first verse of this Chap. Runne ye to and fro through the streets of Ierusalem,
since is so general, that Almighty God now might call for a search as he does in the First verse of this Chap. Run you to and from through the streets of Ierusalem,
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From the Rulers of the Land, I will passe unto the house of Levi, to see yet if the Priests lips doe preserve knowledge, and their hearts holinesse. Alas nothing lesse;
From the Rulers of the Land, I will pass unto the house of Levi, to see yet if the Priests lips do preserve knowledge, and their hearts holiness. Alas nothing less;
her Priests have polluted the Sanctuary, they have wrested the Law. Zeph. 3.3.4. The Lord may complaine now, as he doeth by our Prophet, Chap. 23.11. both Priest and Prophet are prophane, yea in my house haue I found their wickednesse, saith the Lord.
her Priests have polluted the Sanctuary, they have wrested the Law. Zephaniah 3.3.4. The Lord may complain now, as he doth by our Prophet, Chap. 23.11. both Priest and Prophet Are profane, yea in my house have I found their wickedness, Says the Lord.
yet it cannot be denyed, but, as it is said, Mal. 2.8. We have broken the Covenant of Levi, and therefore hath God made us contemptible and base before all the people.
yet it cannot be denied, but, as it is said, Malachi 2.8. We have broken the Covenant of Levi, and Therefore hath God made us contemptible and base before all the people.
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but wounds and bruises, and putrifying sores, as is said of Judah, Isa. 1.6. And as our sinnes are generall, so are they committed with great freedome:
but wounds and bruises, and Putrifying sores, as is said of Judah, Isaiah 1.6. And as our Sins Are general, so Are they committed with great freedom:
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and draws downe the judgements of God upon the Nation, And it is not so with us now? for judgement is not executed, all sinnes are either veniall, or venall:
and draws down the Judgments of God upon the nation, And it is not so with us now? for judgement is not executed, all Sins Are either venial, or venal:
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and he hath stretched over us the line of Sodome, the Plummet of Samariae. And as he hath done to Ireland, so is he like to doe to England: for he hath kindled a fire in your bosomes;
and he hath stretched over us the line of Sodom, the Plummet of Samariae. And as he hath done to Ireland, so is he like to do to England: for he hath kindled a fire in your bosoms;
he hath sent such an evill spirit between the King and His People, as he did betweene Abimelech and the men of Sechem. This Kingdome, which is secured by Seas from Forraigne Invasion, is now like to destroy it selfe:
he hath sent such an evil Spirit between the King and His People, as he did between Abimelech and the men of Shechem. This Kingdom, which is secured by Seas from Foreign Invasion, is now like to destroy it self:
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for there is such a bloody, cruell, and unnaturall Rebellion in it, as may minister matter and occasion to a new booke of Lamentations, This Kingdome was once like Israel, great among the Nations, and Princesse among the Provinces;
for there is such a bloody, cruel, and unnatural Rebellion in it, as may minister matter and occasion to a new book of Lamentations, This Kingdom was once like Israel, great among the nations, and Princess among the Provinces;
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he hath slaine all that were pleasant to the eye, he hath powred out his fury like sire, the Lord hath cast off his Altar: he hath abborred his Sanctuary;
he hath slain all that were pleasant to the eye, he hath poured out his fury like sire, the Lord hath cast off his Altar: he hath abhorred his Sanctuary;
In a word, God hath brought so many calamities upon this Land, that I could say with our Prophet, Chap. 9.1. Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe day and night for the slaine of the daughter of my people.
In a word, God hath brought so many calamities upon this Land, that I could say with our Prophet, Chap. 9.1. O that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people.
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Whereunto answer is made in the next words, how can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against As•kelon, and against the Sea shore: there hath he appoynted it.
Whereunto answer is made in the next words, how can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against As•kelon, and against the Sea shore: there hath he appointed it.
and also fou•bished ver. 9. It is the sword of the great men that were slain, entring into the privy Chambers, ver. 14. It contemneth the rod of my sonne, ver. 10, that is, it regardeth not the Kings Scepter, where even the Geneva note in the Margine tells us, that the King is called the Sonne of God,
and also fou•bished for. 9. It is the sword of the great men that were slave, entering into the privy Chambers, ver. 14. It contemneth the rod of my son, ver. 10, that is, it Regardeth not the Kings Sceptre, where even the Geneva note in the Margin tells us, that the King is called the Son of God,
so that the breath of our nostrills, the anoynted of the Lord was almost taken in their pits. Lam. 4.20. This sword is so desperate, that it devoureth without respect of sex, age, or conditions of men:
so that the breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the Lord was almost taken in their pits. Lam. 4.20. This sword is so desperate, that it devoureth without respect of sex, age, or conditions of men:
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This hath bin often attempted before, and it was observed by M. Cartwright, & the author of the Ecclesiasticall discipline, that it was covetousnesses which set on worktheir Lay-followers, to bring in their discipline.
This hath been often attempted before, and it was observed by M. Cartwright, & the author of the Ecclesiastical discipline, that it was covetousnesses which Set on worktheir Lay-followers, to bring in their discipline.
Whilest they heare us speake against Bishops and Cathedrall Churches (saith the author of the Ecclesiasticall discipline ) it tickleth their eares, looking for the like prey they had before of Monasteries;
Whilst they hear us speak against Bishops and Cathedral Churches (Says the author of the Ecclesiastical discipline) it tickleth their ears, looking for the like prey they had before of Monasteries;
and the offering of Swines blood. Isa. 68.3. It is another Sacrifice wherewith we must make an atonement, even that Sacrifice which David, repenting of his sin, vowed unto God, Ps. 51.17. The sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart, which God will not despise.
and the offering of Swine blood. Isaiah 68.3. It is Another Sacrifice wherewith we must make an atonement, even that Sacrifice which David, repenting of his since, vowed unto God, Ps. 51.17. The sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart, which God will not despise.
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When Shishak King of Egypt, came up against Ierusalem, in the dayes of Rehoboam, and tooke in the fenced Cities of Iudah; the Princes of Israel and the King humbled themselves:
When shishak King of Egypt, Come up against Ierusalem, in the days of Rehoboam, and took in the fenced Cities of Iudah; the Princes of Israel and the King humbled themselves:
therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance, and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Ierusalem by the hand of Sh•shak. 2 Chron. 12.7.
Therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them Some deliverance, and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Ierusalem by the hand of Sh•shak. 2 Chronicles 12.7.
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If we would thus humble our selves, God would soone humble our enemies: it is his owne Covenant, Ps. 81.13. O that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my wayes:
If we would thus humble our selves, God would soon humble our enemies: it is his own Covenant, Ps. 81.13. Oh that my people had harkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways:
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then will I heare from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heale their Land. Where observe, that we must not only humble our selves, pray, and seeke Gods face:
then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their since, and heal their Land. Where observe, that we must not only humble our selves, pray, and seek God's face:
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When Phocas had built a mighty well about his Palace for his security in the night he heard a voyce, saying, O King, though thou build as high as the clouds, yet the City may easily be taken;
When Phocas had built a mighty well about his Palace for his security in the night he herd a voice, saying, Oh King, though thou built as high as the Clouds, yet the city may Easily be taken;
To this purpose speaketh the Comick, Si incolae benè sint morati pulchrè munitam arbritror; at nisi invidia, avaritia, ambitio exulent, centuplex murus parum est.
To this purpose speaks the Comic, Si Inhabitant benè sint morati pulchrè munitam arbritror; At nisi invidia, avaritia, ambitio exulent, centuplex Murus Parum est.
Therefore the Romans at first in their warrs (as Vlpian and Flavius Vopiscus doe testifie) made choice of no criminous parties, no adulterers, no condemned persons;
Therefore the Roman At First in their wars (as Ulpian and Flavius Vopiscus do testify) made choice of no criminous parties, no Adulterers, no condemned Persons;
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But afterward (as Li. vie saith) the Common-wealth being brought to the very pinch of despaire, they imployed such wicked persons, whereof Scipio complained, saying, Non est mihi tantum ab hostibus armatis periculi, &c. We need not so much to fear the forces of our enemies, as our own ill conditions:
But afterwards (as Li. vie Says) the Commonwealth being brought to the very pinch of despair, they employed such wicked Persons, whereof Scipio complained, saying, Non est mihi Tantum ab hostibus armatis periculi, etc. We need not so much to Fear the forces of our enemies, as our own ill conditions:
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Warre is an act of Justice, of justice corrective, whose office is to punish sinne: and is it not absurd, that we should then poure out our selves into sinne,
War is an act of justice, of Justice corrective, whose office is to Punish sin: and is it not absurd, that we should then pour out our selves into sin,
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if we continue still in our sinnes, whereby Gods wrath is provoked against us? Remember therefore, I beseech you, that caveat which God hath given us, Deut. 23.9. it is the great Canon of Martiall-discipline:
if we continue still in our Sins, whereby God's wrath is provoked against us? remember Therefore, I beseech you, that caveat which God hath given us, Deuteronomy 23.9. it is the great Canon of Martial-discipline:
For by experience we find that speech to be true, which Azariah the Prophet spake to King Asa, 2. Chron. 15.2. The Lord is with you, while yee are with him;
For by experience we find that speech to be true, which Azariah the Prophet spoke to King Asa, 2. Chronicles 15.2. The Lord is with you, while ye Are with him;
but where the Rebellion against God hath been generall, and the judgement prepared is some generall calamity upon the Land, there nothing can turne away Gods wrath,
but where the Rebellion against God hath been general, and the judgement prepared is Some general calamity upon the Land, there nothing can turn away God's wrath,
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but a generall conversion unto God; as the Lord himselfe hath taught us, Ezech. 14.13. Sonne of man, when the Land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out my hand upon it:
but a general conversion unto God; as the Lord himself hath taught us, Ezekiel 14.13. Son of man, when the Land Sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out my hand upon it:
he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. And as it is, Chap. 50.4. of this book, let the Children of Israel and the Children of Iudah, come together, and weeping seeke the Lord.
he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. And as it is, Chap. 50.4. of this book, let the Children of Israel and the Children of Iudah, come together, and weeping seek the Lord.
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