A shadovv of the victory of Christ, represented to the Honourable House of Commons, in a sermon preached at Margarets Westminster on the day of the publick fast, Octob. 28. 1646. / By John Maynard, Minister of the Gospel at Mayfield in Sussex.
Where may be observed, 1. The Person whose appearing they expect, The Lord Jesus Christ, their Saviour, in whom all their hopes are treasured up. 2. The fruit of His appearing,
Where may be observed, 1. The Person whose appearing they expect, The Lord jesus christ, their Saviour, in whom all their hope's Are treasured up. 2. The fruit of His appearing,
Fourthly, The power by which this glorious change shall be wrought, and that is the efficacy or working of Christ, whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself:
Fourthly, The power by which this glorious change shall be wrought, and that is the efficacy or working of christ, whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself:
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yet no way incredible, if we consider that it shall be done by the working of him, of whom it was prophecied of old, His Name shall be called Wonderfull, The mighty God, who wrought such wonders in the dayes of his humiliation,
yet no Way incredible, if we Consider that it shall be done by the working of him, of whom it was prophesied of old, His Name shall be called Wonderful, The mighty God, who wrought such wonders in the days of his humiliation,
and discovered so much of God in the form of a servant, and (which was the height of wonders) when he was dead, by his own power, by the Almighty working of his eternall Spirit,
and discovered so much of God in the from of a servant, and (which was the height of wonders) when he was dead, by his own power, by the Almighty working of his Eternal Spirit,
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but enlargeth himself in an universal expression of the efficacy or working of Christs Almighty power, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself;
but enlarges himself in an universal expression of the efficacy or working of Christ Almighty power, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself;
I purpose to follow him herein, presenting you with this observation from the text, that, Jesus Christ can and will effectually subdue all things to himself.
I purpose to follow him herein, presenting you with this observation from the text, that, jesus christ can and will effectually subdue all things to himself.
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The Spirit of God hath expressed the Majesty and Almighty power of Christ in a lofty style, Jesus Christ who is the faithfull witnes and the first begotten of the dead,
The Spirit of God hath expressed the Majesty and Almighty power of christ in a lofty style, jesus christ who is the faithful witness and the First begotten of the dead,
as a curious artizan may vary his workmanship upon the same kind of materials, intended for the same use, to give farther proof of his skill and abilities.
as a curious artisan may vary his workmanship upon the same kind of materials, intended for the same use, to give farther proof of his skill and abilities.
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The Angels which are holy He preserveth in that state of subjection to Himself wherein they continued when the rest left their habitation, upholding them not onely in their beings,
The Angels which Are holy He Preserveth in that state of subjection to Himself wherein they continued when the rest left their habitation, upholding them not only in their beings,
but in the integrity and perfection of their beings, whose perfection is their voluntary subordination to the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who is the Head of all principality and power:
but in the integrity and perfection of their beings, whose perfection is their voluntary subordination to the Son of God, christ jesus, who is the Head of all principality and power:
As for the apostate angels, by an act of justice and power, He cast them down into everlasting chains under darknesse, where he holdeth them prisoners untill the great Assize, the judgement of the last day.
As for the apostate Angels, by an act of Justice and power, He cast them down into everlasting chains under darkness, where he holds them Prisoners until the great Assize, the judgement of the last day.
But save his life. So that the devils now are Christ His prisoners, and should not be suffered to walk up and down the world, had He not use of them for such ends as those, formerly hinted.
But save his life. So that the Devils now Are christ His Prisoners, and should not be suffered to walk up and down the world, had He not use of them for such ends as those, formerly hinted.
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But at the last day they shall be fully and for ever subdued by the almighty power of Christ, never to stir more against any of His. Yea these apostate angels shall be so absolutely brought under by Christ, that His very servants shall sit in judgement upon them.
But At the last day they shall be Fully and for ever subdued by the almighty power of christ, never to stir more against any of His. Yea these apostate Angels shall be so absolutely brought under by christ, that His very Servants shall fit in judgement upon them.
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but effectually and infallibly, bowing and subjecting their souls and whole man to the government of His Spirit, constraining them by His love shed abroad in their hearts,
but effectually and infallibly, bowing and subjecting their Souls and Whole man to the government of His Spirit, constraining them by His love shed abroad in their hearts,
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giving His own Spirit possession of their hearts, and making them one with Himself, and so subjecting them to Himself as members to their Head. And this He doth by degrees, leaving something in them unsubdued,
giving His own Spirit possession of their hearts, and making them one with Himself, and so subjecting them to Himself as members to their Head. And this He does by Degrees, leaving something in them unsubdued,
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and handling them roughly, as Joseph did his Brethren, dealing with them in his approaches toward them as with the Prophet El•j•h, sending before him a great and strong wind, renting the mountains,
and handling them roughly, as Joseph did his Brothers, dealing with them in his Approaches towards them as with the Prophet El•j•h, sending before him a great and strong wind, renting the Mountains,
and outward afflictions, to be troubled on every side, with fightings without, and fears within, to prepare them for farther subjection and conformity to Himself.
and outward afflictions, to be troubled on every side, with fightings without, and fears within, to prepare them for farther subjection and conformity to Himself.
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principum aulae legiones { que } adeo ipsae in Christi partes propendent & nutant, as one saith, the world is stirred notwithstanding at the summons of Christ His Ambassadours,
Principum Aulae Legiones { que } adeo ipsae in Christ parts propendent & nutant, as one Says, the world is stirred notwithstanding At the summons of christ His ambassadors,
So when Luther was raised up to restore the light, there was another age wherein Christ was pleased in a more than ordinary manner to shew himself victorious.
So when Luther was raised up to restore the Light, there was Another age wherein christ was pleased in a more than ordinary manner to show himself victorious.
But what saith Luther to this? Longè aliter conclusum est in coelo quam Norembergae: The conclusion made in Heaven differed much from that at Noremberg: as the event demonstrated.
But what Says Luther to this? Long aliter conclusum est in coelo quam Norembergae: The conclusion made in Heaven differed much from that At Nuremberg: as the event demonstrated.
But as for the vessels of wrath, although he dealeth diversly with them in regard of his intermediate dispensations, raising some of them to great dignity, arming them with power, that so He may make his power known upon them:
But as for the vessels of wrath, although he deals diversely with them in regard of his intermediate dispensations, raising Some of them to great dignity, arming them with power, that so He may make his power known upon them:
denying others this worldly abundance, and laying upon them many temporall judgements as the beginnings of sorrows, whereby their stubbornesse becometh more unexcusable:
denying Others this worldly abundance, and laying upon them many temporal Judgments as the beginnings of sorrows, whereby their Stubbornness Becometh more unexcusable:
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bringing some of them under powerfull means of salvation, giving them precious opportunities, which they despise or neglect, shutting others out of the confines of his Church, &c. yet in the issue he subdueth them all by strong hand, breaking them by his power,
bringing Some of them under powerful means of salvation, giving them precious opportunities, which they despise or neglect, shutting Others out of the confines of his Church, etc. yet in the issue he subdueth them all by strong hand, breaking them by his power,
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But there is yet another consideration of men and women, as they are united or combined in Societies, Common-wealths, &c. Some of these He so far subdueth,
But there is yet Another consideration of men and women, as they Are united or combined in Societies, Commonwealths, etc. some of these He so Far subdueth,
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as to cause them to promote His Cause, propagate His Gospel, protect His Church, as the Kingdom of Israel in the dayes of David and Solomon, the Kingdom of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, &c. the Romane Empire under Constantine, Valentinian, Theodosius, &c. Others He so ordereth,
as to cause them to promote His Cause, propagate His Gospel, Pact His Church, as the Kingdom of Israel in the days of David and Solomon, the Kingdom of Judah in the Reign of Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, etc. the Roman Empire under Constantine, Valentinian, Theodosius, etc. Others He so Ordereth,
as to make them suffer his Church to sojourn among them, as Aegypt in the dayes of that Pharaoh who knew Joseph, the Empire of Rome in the times of Vespasian, Titus, Nerva, Antoninus Pius, Pro•us.
as to make them suffer his Church to sojourn among them, as Egypt in the days of that Pharaoh who knew Joseph, the Empire of Rome in the times of Vespasian, Titus, Nerva, Antoninus Pius, Pro•us.
But as for those whose rage was implacable, hath not the Lord Christ set His face against them for evill, rebuking Kings and Rulers for His peoples sake, saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my Prophets no harm, destroying Noble and Royall Families, subverting Common-wealths and Empires, that he might avenge the bloud of his Saints, cutting off Nero, Domitian, and others, degrading Dioclesian and his Colleague.
But as for those whose rage was implacable, hath not the Lord christ Set His face against them for evil, rebuking Kings and Rulers for His peoples sake, saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm, destroying Noble and Royal Families, subverting Commonwealths and Empires, that he might avenge the blood of his Saints, cutting off Nero, Domitian, and Others, degrading Diocletian and his Colleague.
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In such cases somtimes he destroieth some of his enemies by others, expelling one poyson by an other, sometime puting a two-edged sword into the hands of his Saints,
In such cases sometimes he Destroyeth Some of his enemies by Others, expelling one poison by an other, sometime putting a two-edged sword into the hands of his Saints,
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Lastly, As for creatures voyd of reason, I will not now dispute that question, whether after the worlds dissolution the species or severall kind of creatures shall be restored;
Lastly, As for creatures void of reason, I will not now dispute that question, whither After the world's dissolution the species or several kind of creatures shall be restored;
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after that Himself was crucified there, his Gospel rejected, his people persecuted, to what a fearfull desolation did he bring it by the hands of the Romanes! and the Temple it self when it was kept up as a Monument of defiance against him,
After that Himself was Crucified there, his Gospel rejected, his people persecuted, to what a fearful desolation did he bring it by the hands of the Romans! and the Temple it self when it was kept up as a Monument of defiance against him,
and when that wretched people attempted to rebuild it, through the incouragement of Julian the Apostate, he fully (as is conceived) accomplished his prophecy upon it, not leaving one stone upon another.
and when that wretched people attempted to rebuild it, through the encouragement of Julian the Apostate, he Fully (as is conceived) accomplished his prophecy upon it, not leaving one stone upon Another.
In a word, as the creatures have been abused or desired by the sins of men to the dishonour of Christ, being made either instruments of rebellion against him,
In a word, as the creatures have been abused or desired by the Sins of men to the dishonour of christ, being made either Instruments of rebellion against him,
But the heavens and the earth which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of Judgement, and perdition of ungodly men.
But the heavens and the earth which Are now, by the same word Are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of Judgement, and perdition of ungodly men.
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the world would dissolve like water when it is powred on the ground, were it not kept in store as in a vessel, by the word and will of Christ until the appointed time,
the world would dissolve like water when it is poured on the ground, were it not kept in store as in a vessel, by the word and will of christ until the appointed time,
and then the heavens shall passe away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burnt up:
and then the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that Are therein shall be burned up:
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If the frame of heaven and earth shalbe renewed, and so kept pure from all spot of sinne to eternity, this may be a farther evidence to the truth in hand, that Christ by His mighty working shall subdue all things to himself.
If the frame of heaven and earth shall renewed, and so kept pure from all spot of sin to eternity, this may be a farther evidence to the truth in hand, that christ by His mighty working shall subdue all things to himself.
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And the Apostle seemeth, as one ravished, with assurance of this victory over death, to sing an NONLATINALPHABET, a song of triumph, insulting over this old and last enemy:
And the Apostle seems, as one ravished, with assurance of this victory over death, to sing an, a song of triumph, insulting over this old and last enemy:
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and carrying on his interpretation according to the succession of time, took this place to note the condition of the Church from about the beginning of Queen Eliza•eths reign,
and carrying on his Interpretation according to the succession of time, took this place to note the condition of the Church from about the beginning of Queen Eliza•eths Reign,
and so downward until the destruction of the Pope, and Turk; that in these daies the Church which had bin troden under foot in former ages, should become formidable to her enemies as an army with banners,
and so downward until the destruction of the Pope, and Turk; that in these days the Church which had been trodden under foot in former ages, should become formidable to her enemies as an army with banners,
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And therefore I expect that the adversaries should exercise the height of their policy, and put forth the uttermost of their power, finding themselves stoutly assaulted by this Army with banners.
And Therefore I expect that the Adversaries should exercise the height of their policy, and put forth the uttermost of their power, finding themselves stoutly assaulted by this Army with banners.
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and give forth more admirable demonstrations of His power in subduing those enemies, who have for so long a time opposed and exalted themselves against Him.
and give forth more admirable demonstrations of His power in subduing those enemies, who have for so long a time opposed and exalted themselves against Him.
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For I conceive we are under the seventh trumpet, to which all the seven vials full of the wrath of God, to be emptied upon the enemies of the Church, do belong;
For I conceive we Are under the seventh trumpet, to which all the seven vials full of the wrath of God, to be emptied upon the enemies of the Church, do belong;
Where they seem to speak of Christ as of some mighty Prince, who seeing his kingdom to be invaded by forraign enemies, suffereth them to go on in acts of hostility for a time,
Where they seem to speak of christ as of Some mighty Prince, who seeing his Kingdom to be invaded by foreign enemies, suffers them to go on in acts of hostility for a time,
when the hand of God hath been apparently against them, when the Lord hath blasted their counsels, crossed and confounded their plots, broken their strength, leaving them no such grounds of hope as might encourage rationall men,
when the hand of God hath been apparently against them, when the Lord hath blasted their Counsels, crossed and confounded their plots, broken their strength, leaving them not such grounds of hope as might encourage rational men,
The hearts of God his people should now be filled with expectation of the glorious acts of Christ, in asmuch as the time is come that He hath taken to Himself His great power.
The hearts of God his people should now be filled with expectation of the glorious acts of christ, in as as the time is come that He hath taken to Himself His great power.
even to the death of the Crosse, God highly exalted Him, and gave him a Name above every Name, that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven,
even to the death of the Cross, God highly exalted Him, and gave him a Name above every Name, that At the Name of jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven,
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Secondly, consider what a blessed condition they are in, who in sincerity have subjected themselves unto him. 1. In regard of His singular love toward them.
Secondly, Consider what a blessed condition they Are in, who in sincerity have subjected themselves unto him. 1. In regard of His singular love towards them.
The Apostle having (as it were) searched Satans muster-rolls, and taken a view of his severall brigades, tribulation, distresse, persecution, famine, nakednesse, perill, sword (enemies of a terrible aspect to the eye of flesh,
The Apostle having (as it were) searched Satan muster-rolls, and taken a view of his several brigades, tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, sword (enemies of a terrible aspect to the eye of Flesh,
as the grim visages of Ariovistus his Germans were to Cesars Souldiers) he slighteth them all, in all these NONLATINALPHABET, we do more than conquer, through him that loved us:
as the grim visages of Ariovistus his Germanes were to Caesars Soldiers) he slighteth them all, in all these, we do more than conquer, through him that loved us:
But he chuseth the sweet attribute of love, shewing that it is a speciall act of his love that he leadeth on his followers to such conflicts, intending to make them happy gainers, more than conquerours.
But he chooseth the sweet attribute of love, showing that it is a special act of his love that he leads on his followers to such conflicts, intending to make them happy gainers, more than conquerors.
I have fought a good fight (saith the Apostle) henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousnesse, &c. his Crown was ready for him before he was ready to wear it;
I have fought a good fight (Says the Apostle) henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, etc. his Crown was ready for him before he was ready to wear it;
This is a certain truth (and the people of God find it by experience) that the present reward that goeth along with the work of Christ, the sweet refreshings which Christians meet with in the way of holinesse, are far above all the pleasures of sin,
This is a certain truth (and the people of God find it by experience) that the present reward that Goes along with the work of christ, the sweet refreshings which Christians meet with in the Way of holiness, Are Far above all the pleasures of since,
Kings, Rulers, people conspire in rebellion against the Lord, and against His Christ: Let us break their hands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. Alas poore worms:
Kings, Rulers, people conspire in rebellion against the Lord, and against His christ: Let us break their hands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. Alas poor worms:
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but who is able to endure that wrath which is powred down from Him that sitteth in heaven? Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron, thou shalt dash them in peices like a potters vessell.
but who is able to endure that wrath which is poured down from Him that Sitteth in heaven? Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron, thou shalt dash them in Pieces like a potters vessel.
The silver trumpet of the Gospel proclaimeth pardon, mercy, adoption, salvation, the promises of this life and that which is to come, to those that have been deepest in this rebellion, if they come in.
The silver trumpet of the Gospel proclaims pardon, mercy, adoption, salvation, the promises of this life and that which is to come, to those that have been Deepest in this rebellion, if they come in.
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On the contrary it is most certain, all that stand out against Christ in their naturall estate and impenitency, shall be subdued to their everlasting ruine and destruction:
On the contrary it is most certain, all that stand out against christ in their natural estate and impenitency, shall be subdued to their everlasting ruin and destruction:
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whether we are over-powred by his love, that so we may not be overwhelmed with his wrath? Beloved, this is one of the principall enquiries which we are to make throughout our whole lives.
whither we Are overpowered by his love, that so we may not be overwhelmed with his wrath? beloved, this is one of the principal Enquiries which we Are to make throughout our Whole lives.
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I beleeve there have not been many ages since Christs ascension, wherein more queries have been stirring, more doubts and disputes agitated, than in these dayes.
I believe there have not been many ages since Christ Ascension, wherein more queries have been stirring, more doubts and disputes agitated, than in these days.
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or how they may satisfie their lusts, and make provision for the flesh: these as they trouble not themselves to finde out the truth of things in controversie,
or how they may satisfy their Lustiest, and make provision for the Flesh: these as they trouble not themselves to find out the truth of things in controversy,
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so they are securely negligent about this great enquiry, whether they are subjected unto Christ or not? Others are very busie in various disputs about things pertaining to religion, some of whom (I feare) take little or no care to be resolved in this great busines,
so they Are securely negligent about this great enquiry, whither they Are subjected unto christ or not? Others Are very busy in various disputes about things pertaining to Religion, Some of whom (I Fear) take little or no care to be resolved in this great business,
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If once we can by good evidence of Scripture rightly infer this conclusion, that our souls are brought into a willing subjection to the Lord Jesus Christ, that we are loyall Subjects to the King of Israel, we may assure our selves that The Spirit of Christ will lead us by the light of His word into all necessary truth.
If once we can by good evidence of Scripture rightly infer this conclusion, that our Souls Are brought into a willing subjection to the Lord jesus christ, that we Are loyal Subject's to the King of Israel, we may assure our selves that The Spirit of christ will led us by the Light of His word into all necessary truth.
yet if we can confute those arguments bent against the saving work of Christ upon our souls, in reducing us under the Scepter of His Gospel, we shall find more solid comfort and sweet satisfaction,
yet if we can confute those Arguments bent against the Saving work of christ upon our Souls, in reducing us under the Sceptre of His Gospel, we shall find more solid Comfort and sweet satisfaction,
and shall be sure to have so much knowledge as may serve to light us the way to heaven. 1 Then are our minds, understandings and judgments, subdued to the wisdom of Christ, revealed in His word? In reference to this head, let us put our selves to these three interrogatories. 1. Do we verily account all that wisdom to be meer foolishnes, which lifteth up it self against any truth of Christ? Do we sincerely desire and endeavour, to have every thought within us captivated under the power of His truth? Doe we abhorre it as no lesse than a degree of rebellion against Christ,
and shall be sure to have so much knowledge as may serve to Light us the Way to heaven. 1 Then Are our minds, understandings and Judgments, subdued to the Wisdom of christ, revealed in His word? In Referente to this head, let us put our selves to these three interrogatories. 1. Do we verily account all that Wisdom to be mere foolishness, which lifts up it self against any truth of christ? Do we sincerely desire and endeavour, to have every Thought within us captivated under the power of His truth? Do we abhor it as no less than a degree of rebellion against christ,
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And first he confirmeth it as a most certaine truth, This is a faithfull saying. Secondly, he valueth it as a most precious truth, and worthy of all acceptation.
And First he confirmeth it as a most certain truth, This is a faithful saying. Secondly, he valueth it as a most precious truth, and worthy of all acceptation.
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how few would be able to approve themselves in the sight of God, as true and loyall subjects unto Christ? Do not many of you entertain such thoughts as these in your hearts? If I should observe the Lord His day according to the strict rule of godlines,
how few would be able to approve themselves in the sighed of God, as true and loyal subject's unto christ? Do not many of you entertain such thoughts as these in your hearts? If I should observe the Lord His day according to the strict Rule of godliness,
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if in the course of my life I shall make godlinesse my rule in performing duties in secret, in my family, in publick, in buying, selling, in all the businesse of my calling, in conversing with others,
if in the course of my life I shall make godliness my Rule in performing duties in secret, in my family, in public, in buying, selling, in all the business of my calling, in conversing with Others,
if I should regulate all my votes in Parliament according to the principles of godlinesse, I might lose my friends, my repute, many advantages for my estate, much prejudice if not ruin my self and my posterity? What answer the tongue would give I know not;
if I should regulate all my votes in Parliament according to the principles of godliness, I might loose my Friends, my repute, many advantages for my estate, much prejudice if not ruin my self and my posterity? What answer the tongue would give I know not;
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but I am perswaded many an ones conscience within would plead guilty. This argueth non-subjection to the Scepter of Christ, and rebellion against His Soveraignty.
but I am persuaded many an ones conscience within would plead guilty. This argue Non-subjection to the Sceptre of christ, and rebellion against His Sovereignty.
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Saith Christ, Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of living water, springing up into everlasting life.
Says christ, Whosoever Drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a well of living water, springing up into everlasting life.
Are not many that read and hear this so far from subjecting their reason to it, that they are ready to scorn or slight it? Let them have wine and strong drink, their pleasures, let their cisterns be filled with worldly abundance,
are not many that read and hear this so Far from subjecting their reason to it, that they Are ready to scorn or slight it? Let them have wine and strong drink, their pleasures, let their cisterns be filled with worldly abundance,
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But he that looketh upon Christ as a fountain of living water, beleeving verily that if once he hath him dwelling in him, he shall never be exhausted and drawn dry,
But he that looks upon christ as a fountain of living water, believing verily that if once he hath him Dwelling in him, he shall never be exhausted and drawn dry,
and the way narrow, that it requireth much striving and contending to enter, that a cold, sluggish, common, formall way of seeking will never give you entrance? If not,
and the Way narrow, that it requires much striving and contending to enter, that a cold, sluggish, Common, formal Way of seeking will never give you Entrance? If not,
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if you please your selves in your own conceits and vain imaginations, contrary to the wisdom of Christ, that it is an easie thing to go to heaven, ye hope to be saved as well as the best,
if you please your selves in your own conceits and vain Imaginations, contrary to the Wisdom of christ, that it is an easy thing to go to heaven, you hope to be saved as well as the best,
though ye hold on in an easie broad way, sliding down the hill, carried with the streame of the world, the tide of your lusts, the wind of Satans suggestions,
though you hold on in an easy broad Way, sliding down the hill, carried with the stream of the world, the tide of your Lustiest, the wind of Satan suggestions,
and applause of the multitude, assure your selves ye are rebels against Christ: ye oppose your carnall conceits, and exalt your blind reason against His heavenly wisdom.
and applause of the multitude, assure your selves you Are rebels against christ: you oppose your carnal conceits, and exalt your blind reason against His heavenly Wisdom.
Secondly, if your understandings be subdued to the wisdom of Christ, then ye will yeeld to particular truths of Christ, notwithstanding former engagements to the contrary.
Secondly, if your understandings be subdued to the Wisdom of christ, then you will yield to particular truths of christ, notwithstanding former engagements to the contrary.
unlesse he renounce contrary engagements to a forreign Prince, If by education, mistake, weaknesse of judgement, seducements of others, thou hast been engaged in defence of any errour,
unless he renounce contrary engagements to a foreign Prince, If by education, mistake, weakness of judgement, seducements of Others, thou hast been engaged in defence of any error,
and is content that all his own notions should fall to the ground, that the wisdom and truth of Christ might be exalted and maintained in it just and full authority.
and is content that all his own notions should fallen to the ground, that the Wisdom and truth of christ might be exalted and maintained in it just and full Authority.
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Thirdly, when thy mind and judgement stoopeth to the truth of Christ held forth by such Instruments as the proud world despiseth, so soon as ever thou seest the Kings stamp upon it, that is so soon as thou findst Christ His authority for it:
Thirdly, when thy mind and judgement stoopeth to the truth of christ held forth by such Instruments as the proud world despises, so soon as ever thou See the Kings stamp upon it, that is so soon as thou Findest christ His Authority for it:
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Barnabas being sent from the Church of Jerusalem to confirm the new converts of Antioch, When he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Barnabas being sent from the Church of Jerusalem to confirm the new converts of Antioch, When he Come and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
It is grievous to a loyall subject of Christ to have any thing remaining in his will that savoureth of rebellion against Christ, any renitency, any unwillingnesse and indisposednesse to the work of Christ.
It is grievous to a loyal Subject of christ to have any thing remaining in his will that savoureth of rebellion against christ, any renitency, any unwillingness and indisposedness to the work of christ.
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Wheras those rebels said, Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us: he saith from the bottome of his heart, Blessed be God that ever He brought me under the government of his Son, that instead of a slave of Satan, He hath made me a subject to the King of glory.
Whereas those rebels said, Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us: he Says from the bottom of his heart, Blessed be God that ever He brought me under the government of his Son, that instead of a slave of Satan, He hath made me a Subject to the King of glory.
yea thy law is within my heart, or in the midst of my bowels, saith David. He professeth it was his delight to do the will of God, and giveth two reasons:
yea thy law is within my heart, or in the midst of my bowels, Says David. He Professes it was his delight to do the will of God, and gives two Reasons:
Fourthly, He that is a true subject of Christ, rejoyceth to see the kingdom of Christ enlarged, his cause prosper, his implacable enemies brought under;
Fourthly, He that is a true Subject of christ, Rejoiceth to see the Kingdom of christ enlarged, his cause prosper, his implacable enemies brought under;
What spectacle so glorious in his eye as to see Christ victorious, to behold the Captain of his salvation on a day of triumph? Those that are otherwise affected, shew of what spirit they are, whatever they pretend:
What spectacle so glorious in his eye as to see christ victorious, to behold the Captain of his salvation on a day of triumph? Those that Are otherwise affected, show of what Spirit they Are, whatever they pretend:
If this be a voice from heaven, what shall we think of the clamour of those that contradict it? is not that a voice from hell? It followeth in that place,
If this be a voice from heaven, what shall we think of the clamour of those that contradict it? is not that a voice from hell? It follows in that place,
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how the enemies of Christ mourned at the funerall of the whore of Babylon, as many of late seemed to be vexed at the fall and weakning of them that fought for the whore.
how the enemies of christ mourned At the funeral of the whore of Babylon, as many of late seemed to be vexed At the fallen and weakening of them that fought for the whore.
And first endeavour to take deeper rooting in Christ by faith, that ye may partake more of the power and Spirit of Christ ▪ for He according to his working is able to subdue all things to Himself.
And First endeavour to take Deeper rooting in christ by faith, that you may partake more of the power and Spirit of christ ▪ for He according to his working is able to subdue all things to Himself.
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and ready to raise a mutiny, or that hath many sturdy prisoners in his Camp that wait an opportunity to act mischief, had need set a strong guard upon them,
and ready to raise a mutiny, or that hath many sturdy Prisoners in his Camp that wait an opportunity to act mischief, had need Set a strong guard upon them,
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So a Christian finding many treacherous lusts in his heart, ready upon occasion to break into actuall rebellion against Christ, had need be very watchfull:
So a Christian finding many treacherous Lustiest in his heart, ready upon occasion to break into actual rebellion against christ, had need be very watchful:
The Apostle seemeth to have been wonderfully affected with a work of mercy performed by private Christians, in relieving the necessities of their poore Brethren.
The Apostle seems to have been wonderfully affected with a work of mercy performed by private Christians, in relieving the necessities of their poor Brothers.
And if the Apostle in that case did break out so affectionately, how much more shall the faithfull have cause to lift up the praises of their God, and to say:
And if the Apostle in that case did break out so affectionately, how much more shall the faithful have cause to lift up the praises of their God, and to say:
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Blessed be God for a Parliament that subjected themselves, and all their power and authority to Him whom God hath set at His own right hand, far above principalities and powers,
Blessed be God for a Parliament that subjected themselves, and all their power and Authority to Him whom God hath Set At His own right hand, Far above principalities and Powers,
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for a Parliament, who in all their legislative Acts hold respect to their subordination to that supream Law-giver, who is able to save and to destroy, who were tender of the glory of the Lord Jesus, of the purity of his truth and worship,
for a Parliament, who in all their legislative Acts hold respect to their subordination to that supreme Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy, who were tender of the glory of the Lord jesus, of the purity of his truth and worship,
Hath not God avenged you, and wonderfully subdued the people under you, far beyond the hopes of those that were most confident among you? He delivereth me from mine enemies:
Hath not God avenged you, and wonderfully subdued the people under you, Far beyond the hope's of those that were most confident among you? He Delivereth me from mine enemies:
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Cannot ye say after him verbatim, and apply all to your selves, word for word? What cause have you to conclude with him, Therefore will I give thanks unto the Lord among the heathen;
Cannot you say After him verbatim, and apply all to your selves, word for word? What cause have you to conclude with him, Therefore will I give thanks unto the Lord among the heathen;
