Emmanuel: a thanksgiving-sermon preached to the Honourable House of Commons upon their solemn day of praising God for the victory obtained by the Parliaments forces in Southvvales. In the church of Margarets Westminster, May 17. 1648. / By Stephen Marshall B.D. minister of Gods Word at Finchingfield in Essex.
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of Commons at their Publick Thanksgiving, May 17. 1648. Isaiah 8. 9, 10. Associate your selves, O ye people,
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Honourable House of Commons At their Public Thanksgiving, May 17. 1648. Isaiah 8. 9, 10. Associate your selves, Oh you people,
and the summe of it is this, The Prophet had a young son, the Lord bids him, at the Circumcision of his son, name him, Maher-shalal-hash-baz, which signifies, Make haste to the spoil, make haste to the prey;
and the sum of it is this, The Prophet had a young son, the Lord bids him, At the Circumcision of his son, name him, Maher-shalal-hash-baz, which signifies, Make haste to the spoil, make haste to the prey;
and it came to passe accordingly, for this Prophesie was about the third yeer of King Ahaz, and in the fourth yeer, which was the yeer after, a great part of Israel was plunder'd and spoiled,
and it Come to pass accordingly, for this Prophesy was about the third year of King Ahaz, and in the fourth year, which was the year After, a great part of Israel was plundered and spoiled,
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The second part of the chapter, begins at the fifth verse, and that containes a threatning of judgment, against the Kingdome of Iudah; and in it there are foure things remarkable: First,
The second part of the chapter, begins At the fifth verse, and that contains a threatening of judgement, against the Kingdom of Iudah; and in it there Are foure things remarkable: First,
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Here is laid down, the judgement it self, what it should be; Thirdly, Here is contained the deliverance of Gods people from the judgement; and, Fourthly,
Here is laid down, the judgement it self, what it should be; Thirdly, Here is contained the deliverance of God's people from the judgement; and, Fourthly,
because of their infidelity, because they did not rest upon the Gospell promises made them in Immanuel, that salvation which hee had promised to come from the house of David, but slighted it because the house of David was now low,
Because of their infidelity, Because they did not rest upon the Gospel promises made them in Immanuel, that salvation which he had promised to come from the house of David, but slighted it Because the house of David was now low,
and to this end they made a confederacy with the King of Assyria, that they might bee the better able to cope with Rezin the King of Syria, and Pekah son of Remaliah the King of Israel: this the Prophet signifies in the words of refusing the waters of Shiloah that run softly, and rejoycing in Rezin and Remaliahs son. Shiloah was a little River which arose at the foot of Mount Sion, whence ran flowly,
and to this end they made a confederacy with the King of Assyria, that they might be the better able to cope with Rezin the King of Syria, and Pekah son of Remaliah the King of Israel: this the Prophet signifies in the words of refusing the waters of Shiloach that run softly, and rejoicing in Rezin and Remaliahs son. Shiloach was a little River which arose At the foot of Mount Sion, whence ran flowly,
and in a crooked channell, which some thinkes it's called the Dragons Well, Nehem. 2. 13. and this smooth stream was conveyed in some subterranean channells into that pool mentioned, Iohn 9. 7. and was thence by pipes conveyed into the Kings Gardens and Orchards,
and in a crooked channel, which Some thinks it's called the Dragons Well, Nehemiah 2. 13. and this smooth stream was conveyed in Some subterranean channels into that pool mentioned, John 9. 7. and was thence by pipes conveyed into the Kings Gardens and Orchards,
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and was of use to the whole City, yea and Temple of Ierusalem: The same River of Shiloah is that which the Prophet mentions, Psalm. 46. There is a River, the streames whereof make glad the City of God, the holy place of the Tabernacle of the most High.
and was of use to the Whole city, yea and Temple of Ierusalem: The same River of Shiloach is that which the Prophet mentions, Psalm. 46. There is a River, the streams whereof make glad the city of God, the holy place of the Tabernacle of the most High.
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and it is usuall with the Prophets, by Rivers to signify the adjacent Provinces, Egypt by Nilus, Babylon by Euphrates, &c. Now for this sinne of their unbeleif,
and it is usual with the prophets, by rivers to signify the adjacent Provinces, Egypt by Nilus, Babylon by Euphrates, etc. Now for this sin of their unbelief,
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because that little River of Shiloah, would not in their esteem doe them good, would not comfort them, the Lord would bring them waters, broad enough, foraine waters, such as they desired but little for their good, he would bring the Assyrian upon them, hee who they trusted in to be their deliverer, should come in, and be their spoil;
Because that little River of Shiloach, would not in their esteem do them good, would not Comfort them, the Lord would bring them waters, broad enough, foreign waters, such as they desired but little for their good, he would bring the assyrian upon them, he who they trusted in to be their deliverer, should come in, and be their spoil;
This terrible judgement is laid downe in two comparisons: one of a great river, or the sea, that had broke over all his banks, a floud should spread over all their land,
This terrible judgement is laid down in two comparisons: one of a great river, or the sea, that had broke over all his banks, a flood should spread over all their land,
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the whole land of Iudea should at one time be overspread by the mighty Army that Senacherib (whom they expected to be their Saviour) should bring upon them with a purpose to destroy them;
the Whole land of Iudea should At one time be overspread by the mighty Army that Sennacherib (whom they expected to be their Saviour) should bring upon them with a purpose to destroy them;
and in the close of this threatning, there is an elegant Apostrophe, he turns his speech to Christ, he shal spread his wings over the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel;
and in the close of this threatening, there is an elegant Apostrophe, he turns his speech to christ, he shall spread his wings over the breadth of thy land, Oh Immanuel;
This turning of his speech to Christ seems to be an indignity to Christ, that his land, under the notion of his land should be wasted by such a wicked King,
This turning of his speech to christ seems to be an indignity to christ, that his land, under the notion of his land should be wasted by such a wicked King,
secondly, this is added as a secret ground of comfort of deliverance, because it was the land of Emmanuel, the land and people where Emmanuel was to be borne,
secondly, this is added as a secret ground of Comfort of deliverance, Because it was the land of Emmanuel, the land and people where Emmanuel was to be born,
That it is ordinary with God, when his people doe forsake his promises, and trust to an arme of flesh, he makes that arme of flesh to bee their scourge, which they expected to be their helper;
That it is ordinary with God, when his people doe forsake his promises, and trust to an arm of Flesh, he makes that arm of Flesh to be their scourge, which they expected to be their helper;
they had nothing that they would trust to against these two neighbouring Kingdomes, but the power of the King of Assyria, and this King of Assyria shoud be their scourge to beat and almost to breake them in pieces:
they had nothing that they would trust to against these two neighbouring Kingdoms, but the power of the King of Assyria, and this King of Assyria should be their scourge to beatrice and almost to break them in Pieces:
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which is notably expressed 2 Chron. 28. 20, 21. Ahaz sent all the treasure he could rap and rend, thereby to ingage the King of Assyria. And Tilgath-Pilneser the King of Assyria came to him, and distressed him,
which is notably expressed 2 Chronicles 28. 20, 21. Ahaz sent all the treasure he could rap and rend, thereby to engage the King of Assyria. And Tilgath-Pilneser the King of Assyria Come to him, and distressed him,
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or to any Councell, and relie upon them, with with-drawing our selves from the gratious promises of God, we take the ready way to bring ruine and destruction upon our selves.
or to any Council, and rely upon them, with withdrawing our selves from the gracious promises of God, we take the ready Way to bring ruin and destruction upon our selves.
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speak the word, set downe your conclusion, that you'l never part from, yet all shall not stand, all shall be a vain thing, it shall not onely not take effect,
speak the word, Set down your conclusion, that You'll never part from, yet all shall not stand, all shall be a vain thing, it shall not only not take Effect,
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Note likewise the manner, how the Lord is pleased to lay this downe; which is done by severall rhetoricall, and figurative expressions: as First, Here is an Apostophe;
Note likewise the manner, how the Lord is pleased to lay this down; which is done by several rhetorical, and figurative expressions: as First, Here is an Apostophe;
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It is laid down in the way of an Irony, and of a Sarcasme, a bitter scoffe, the Prophet sets down this whole businesse by way of contempt of these enemies, that were ingaged in the businesse;
It is laid down in the Way of an Irony, and of a Sarcasm, a bitter scoff, the Prophet sets down this Whole business by Way of contempt of these enemies, that were engaged in the business;
as if hee should have said thus, I know your devices, you have concluded what you'l doe against Ierusalem, ingage you will, well be doing, goe on with your businesse, point your rendezvouz, carry your Troopes and Regiments compleat with you, take an Oath of them all, resolve what you'l doe, try your skill, doe your utmost,
as if he should have said thus, I know your devices, you have concluded what You'll do against Ierusalem, engage you will, well be doing, go on with your business, point your Rendezvous, carry your Troops and Regiments complete with you, take an Oath of them all, resolve what You'll do, try your skill, do your utmost,
and hee chuses this manner of expressing of it, partly, that hee might thereby upbraid the confidence of the Enemy, who thought their businesse was so sure, that no check, much lesse checkmate should ever bee given them;
and he chooses this manner of expressing of it, partly, that he might thereby upbraid the confidence of the Enemy, who Thought their business was so sure, that no check, much less checkmate should ever be given them;
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when they have got a promise from God, that they can under the Lords protection, securely looke upon all the preparations that their enemies make against them;
when they have god a promise from God, that they can under the lords protection, securely look upon all the preparations that their enemies make against them;
From the conspiracy that was in all these people, thus associating their persons, their counsels, their treasure, their armes, all for the ruine of the Church, and people of God;
From the Conspiracy that was in all these people, thus associating their Persons, their Counsels, their treasure, their arms, all for the ruin of the Church, and people of God;
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Satan and his instruments have appear'd in many shapes, sometime in the shape of a Lion, sometimes of a great red Dragon, sometimes of a subtle Fox, sometimes in the shape of an innocent Lambe; but what ever their shape bee, their purpose and worke hath ever been to make warre against the woman and her seed, to endeavour by all means possible, the ruine of the people of God, pursuing it with deadly fury,
Satan and his Instruments have appeared in many shapes, sometime in the shape of a lion, sometime of a great read Dragon, sometime of a subtle Fox, sometime in the shape of an innocent Lamb; but what ever their shape be, their purpose and work hath ever been to make war against the woman and her seed, to endeavour by all means possible, the ruin of the people of God, pursuing it with deadly fury,
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sometimes to corrupt their faith, by drawing them to blasphemies or heresies: sometimes to corrupt their worship, by tainting it with idolatry and superstition:
sometime to corrupt their faith, by drawing them to Blasphemies or heresies: sometime to corrupt their worship, by tainting it with idolatry and Superstition:
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and threats, whatsoever the hand, and tongue, and interest, and power of the Devill, and all his instruments could ever bring to passe, they never have ceased to endeavour by all possible meanes to destroy Immanuels people; this is a knowne truth.
and Treats, whatsoever the hand, and tongue, and Interest, and power of the devil, and all his Instruments could ever bring to pass, they never have ceased to endeavour by all possible means to destroy Immanuels people; this is a known truth.
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but yet because no hatred found amongst rationall creatures, is without (at least) some pretence of Reason, know yee that the Reason of their hatred, is grounded upon such things as these; the one is,
but yet Because no hatred found among rational creatures, is without (At least) Some pretence of Reason, know ye that the Reason of their hatred, is grounded upon such things as these; the one is,
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as the Church of Christ is, and as Gods people are, because the lawes and rules by which they walke, doe threaten nothing but ruine and destruction, to all those that walke in other wayes;
as the Church of christ is, and as God's people Are, Because the laws and rules by which they walk, do threaten nothing but ruin and destruction, to all those that walk in other ways;
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other people in the severall wayes they walke in, if you let them alone in their wayes, they will allow you to promise your selfe what you will in your wayes, their religions,
other people in the several ways they walk in, if you let them alone in their ways, they will allow you to promise your self what you will in your ways, their Religions,
and therefore one notes well, that when Tiberius the Emperour of Rome, having heard of the miracles of Christ, did propound to the Senate of Rome, that Christ might bee worshipped as a God,
and Therefore one notes well, that when Tiberius the Emperor of Room, having herd of the Miracles of christ, did propound to the Senate of Rome, that christ might be worshipped as a God,
as well as their other Gods were, the Senate upon serious consultation rejected it, because (they said) if they entertain'd him, they must cast out all the rest, hee would suffer none to bee God but himself;
as well as their other God's were, the Senate upon serious consultation rejected it, Because (they said) if they entertained him, they must cast out all the rest, he would suffer none to be God but himself;
So it is, the two witnesses you read of, Revel. 11. vexed all the men that lived upon the earth, by their Prophesies, all the servants of God by their rules, their faith, their lives, their worship, &c. Throw fire and brimstone in the faces of others,
So it is, the two Witnesses you read of, Revel. 11. vexed all the men that lived upon the earth, by their prophecies, all the Servants of God by their rules, their faith, their lives, their worship, etc. Throw fire and brimstone in the faces of Others,
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and uncleane company, and upon his thus choosing, and calling, they in their whole conversation and garbe, doe leave the rest of the world, as unclean, vile and base;
and unclean company, and upon his thus choosing, and calling, they in their Whole Conversation and garb, do leave the rest of the world, as unclean, vile and base;
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as from a base people, and unworthy to bee loved or dwels withall, and should seek their welfare in another Country, it were enough to turne the heart of all the Nation against them:
as from a base people, and unworthy to be loved or dwells withal, and should seek their welfare in Another Country, it were enough to turn the heart of all the nation against them:
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and for such a poore low sort of people to take so much upon them, who have no worth in them, that others can discern, is intolerable, no marvaile that the world bee against them;
and for such a poor low sort of people to take so much upon them, who have no worth in them, that Others can discern, is intolerable, no marvel that the world be against them;
That it may teach all the servants of Christ, all the people of God, what they must look for in this world, while their lot is to live amongst worldly men;
That it may teach all the Servants of christ, all the people of God, what they must look for in this world, while their lot is to live among worldly men;
yet hee was not beleeved in his word, he was reproached in his life, hated in his person, grieved in his Spirit, the whole way of the world went against him;
yet he was not believed in his word, he was reproached in his life, hated in his person, grieved in his Spirit, the Whole Way of the world went against him;
and it must and will bee so with his servants, while there is a devill and a devillish spirit in the world, the gates of hell will bee working, in one kind or other, Non semper saeviunt Nerones, sed nunquam cessat diabolus, there are not alwayes raging Neroes, but there are alwayes devils and devillish men, every Abel shall be sure of a Cain, and the Congregation of Christs people must bee opposed by the association of Malignant enemies. But Secondly,
and it must and will be so with his Servants, while there is a Devil and a devilish Spirit in the world, the gates of hell will be working, in one kind or other, Non semper saeviunt Nerones, sed Never cessat diabolus, there Are not always raging Neros, but there Are always Devils and devilish men, every Abel shall be sure of a Cain, and the Congregation of Christ people must be opposed by the association of Malignant enemies. But Secondly,
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which all the servants of God should learn, since there is such a confederacy and an harmony in the spirits and endeavours of all the enemies of Gods people for their ruine;
which all the Servants of God should Learn, since there is such a confederacy and an harmony in the spirits and endeavours of all the enemies of God's people for their ruin;
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for their mutuall safetie? certainly when Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, and the Philistines, and they that dwell at Tyre, Asher, and the children of Lot, are all confederate against Gods people, it were a starke madnesse for Ephraim then to bite Manasses, and Manasses to bite Ephraim, and both these to devoure Iudah; O how uncomely,
for their mutual safety? Certainly when Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, and the philistines, and they that dwell At Tyre, Asher, and the children of Lot, Are all confederate against God's people, it were a stark madness for Ephraim then to bite Manasses, and Manasses to bite Ephraim, and both these to devour Iudah; O how uncomely,
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and helping by their jealousies, and divisions, the hurt and raine one of another, at that time when there is one soul and spirit, possesses all their adversaries to destroy them;
and helping by their jealousies, and divisions, the hurt and rain one of Another, At that time when there is one soul and Spirit, Possesses all their Adversaries to destroy them;
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and you shall find, that the generality of the world, are all children of Babel, children of confusion, have severall interests one from another, can undermine one another, can fight one against another,
and you shall find, that the generality of the world, Are all children of Babel, children of confusion, have several interests one from Another, can undermine one Another, can fight one against Another,
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yet they all can and doe convenire in hoc tertio, they all agree in this, that when there is a businesse against the Church of God, they will all be one against it:
yet they all can and do Convenire in hoc tertio, they all agree in this, that when there is a business against the Church of God, they will all be one against it:
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Shall not the servants of God joyn together for their safety? this duty of loving one another our Saviour presseth upon us by many arguments, we have one God, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme, &c. it was one of his last injunctions, Love one another, it's the band of perfection, &c. yet all will not do it, our great enemy knowes how open we lye to him,
Shall not the Servants of God join together for their safety? this duty of loving one Another our Saviour Presseth upon us by many Arguments, we have one God, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, etc. it was one of his last injunctions, Love one Another, it's the band of perfection, etc. yet all will not do it, our great enemy knows how open we lie to him,
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they that have read the stories of the Church, are able to prove it, that next to Apostasie from God, the divisions that have been found amongst Gods people, have been the greatest means of their hurt and mischief;
they that have read the stories of the Church, Are able to prove it, that next to Apostasy from God, the divisions that have been found among God's people, have been the greatest means of their hurt and mischief;
and unto this nation, where there are found a people, a godly people, for whom the Lord hath done admirable things, greater then which he hath not done since he brought Israel out of Egypt, and now after God hath done all this for us, wee are tantum non swallowed up,
and unto this Nation, where there Are found a people, a godly people, for whom the Lord hath done admirable things, greater then which he hath not done since he brought Israel out of Egypt, and now After God hath done all this for us, we Are Tantum non swallowed up,
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and should it prove so, it must lie upon this, our divisions have undone us, when the Lord hath prevented our enemies, wee have undermined one another,
and should it prove so, it must lie upon this, our divisions have undone us, when the Lord hath prevented our enemies, we have undermined one Another,
and been jealous one of another, and hated one another, and that so bitterly that I have often with sorrow thought, that in England this day, it is not much better,
and been jealous one of Another, and hated one Another, and that so bitterly that I have often with sorrow Thought, that in England this day, it is not much better,
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and that if there were an Army of the one side able to cope with an Army of the Turkes, he that shall expect to have but one good wish from the rest of the Christians to accompany them, would be utterly deceived;
and that if there were an Army of the one side able to cope with an Army of the Turkes, he that shall expect to have but one good wish from the rest of the Christians to accompany them, would be utterly deceived;
Alas that we should be so neer if in England, that the divisions that are got in amongst the servants of God, should make us like the Hieroglyphique of the Dragon and the Lion, fighting one against another,
Alas that we should be so near if in England, that the divisions that Are god in among the Servants of God, should make us like the Hieroglyphic of the Dragon and the lion, fighting one against Another,
because our divisions (beside all other mischiefes which attend them,) hinder us from prising and esteeming deliverances and the mercies which God bestowes upon us,
Because our divisions (beside all other mischiefs which attend them,) hinder us from prising and esteeming Deliverances and the Mercies which God bestows upon us,
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I am perswaded he will either make us lay down these oru divisions, or he will give us up into their hands, who will make us agree in eating the bread of affliction,
I am persuaded he will either make us lay down these oru divisions, or he will give us up into their hands, who will make us agree in eating the bred of affliction,
I urge these things to stir up your frequent prayers that God would be merciful unto us, that we might not thus pul down our houses with our owne hands.
I urge these things to stir up your frequent Prayers that God would be merciful unto us, that we might not thus pull down our houses with our own hands.
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Now though there be but one main lesson, that I purpose to handle, yet there are three or foure particulars, that I would hint and but little more then name;
Now though there be but one main Lesson, that I purpose to handle, yet there Are three or foure particulars, that I would hint and but little more then name;
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I said (saith he) I would even scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feare the furie of their enemy, that he would exalt himselfe too much against them:
I said (Says he) I would even scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I Fear the fury of their enemy, that he would exalt himself too much against them:
but Senacheribs rage grew higher, he would destroy and utterly cut them off, he would do to Hierusalem as he had done to Samaria, but even therefore did God compassionate his people, and ruine this proud adversary:
but Senacheribs rage grew higher, he would destroy and utterly Cut them off, he would do to Jerusalem as he had done to Samaria, but even Therefore did God compassionate his people, and ruin this proud adversary:
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And therefore (to apply this in a word or two) that which is to many in these dayes, is a wonderfull discouragement of heart, I thinke rather should to be a ground of hope to us;
And Therefore (to apply this in a word or two) that which is to many in these days, is a wonderful discouragement of heart, I think rather should to be a ground of hope to us;
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as David said of Shimei, when he cursed him, and they would have had him take off his head, No (saith he) let him curse, it may be God will doe me good for his cursing of me;
as David said of Shimei, when he cursed him, and they would have had him take off his head, No (Says he) let him curse, it may be God will do me good for his cursing of me;
and truly the naming of it, should teach us to make the same use of it, that Luther did, Surely (saith he) if Jesus Christ sit in heaven and laugh at them, we should be foolish on earth, to sit and cry for feare of them;
and truly the naming of it, should teach us to make the same use of it, that Luther did, Surely (Says he) if jesus christ fit in heaven and laugh At them, we should be foolish on earth, to fit and cry for Fear of them;
and should he forbeare healing and helping till their worthinesse cal'd for deliverance it would, never come, 'tis that love wherewith he hath loved them in Immanuel, which brings all;
and should he forbear healing and helping till their worthiness called for deliverance it would, never come, it's that love wherewith he hath loved them in Immanuel, which brings all;
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That when the greatest inundations of miseries doe flow in upon the Church, yet the Lord sets bounds to them, that they cannot go so far as the enemy would:
That when the greatest inundations of misery's do flow in upon the Church, yet the Lord sets bounds to them, that they cannot go so Far as the enemy would:
That all the associations, and plots that are against Gods people, Jesus Christ doth so order the matter, that in the result and event, they shall be all turned upon the heads of the adversaries;
That all the associations, and plots that Are against God's people, jesus christ does so order the matter, that in the result and event, they shall be all turned upon the Heads of the Adversaries;
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and a hundred others more, some relating to the Church in generall, some relating to particular godly men, in all of them the Lord hath ever made it good, that the mischief intended against his people, turns upon the heads of the contrivers.
and a hundred Others more, Some relating to the Church in general, Some relating to particular godly men, in all of them the Lord hath ever made it good, that the mischief intended against his people, turns upon the Heads of the contrivers.
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so in the famous case of the death of Christ, Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and the people of Israel were gathered together against the Lord and against his Christ,
so in the famous case of the death of christ, Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and the people of Israel were gathered together against the Lord and against his christ,
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that you have plain here, the Assyrian comes in, his intent is to swallow up all, the Lords intent is, that he himself and all his company shal be broken to pieces;
that you have plain Here, the assyrian comes in, his intent is to swallow up all, the lords intent is, that he himself and all his company shall be broken to Pieces;
thus Iosephs brethren thought evill against him, but God meant good to him; thus Pharaoh intended the extirpation of Israel, by that which God intended their propagation;
thus Joseph's brothers Thought evil against him, but God meant good to him; thus Pharaoh intended the extirpation of Israel, by that which God intended their propagation;
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this you may see in the Text here, they came with such a mighty Army, that they made no question of carrying all before them, made account all was their own;
this you may see in the Text Here, they Come with such a mighty Army, that they made no question of carrying all before them, made account all was their own;
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thus Pharaoh went on till he was confident his wrath should be satisfied upon them, Exod. 15. So Haman had got his decrees signed by the Kings letters, which by the law of Persia was irrevocable;
thus Pharaoh went on till he was confident his wrath should be satisfied upon them, Exod 15. So Haman had god his decrees signed by the Kings letters, which by the law of Persiam was irrevocable;
thus was Peter kept in prison untill the very night before he should be executed: and so in abundance of other designs against the Church you may see the like,
thus was Peter kept in prison until the very night before he should be executed: and so in abundance of other designs against the Church you may see the like,
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thus God defeated Pharaoh, Exod. 15. thus was Haman defeated, thus was the conspiracy against Paul defeated, Acts. 26. a hundred instances might be given,
thus God defeated Pharaoh, Exod 15. thus was Haman defeated, thus was the Conspiracy against Paul defeated, Acts. 26. a hundred instances might be given,
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but I shall only open one similitude which God use to set down the manner of the destruction of Nineveh, Nahum 1. 10. Nineveh was then the head of this Assyrian Empire,
but I shall only open one similitude which God use to Set down the manner of the destruction of Nineveh, Nahum 1. 10. Nineveh was then the head of this assyrian Empire,
They are folded together as thornes, and when they are drunken like drunkards, that is, they are drunken with pride and confidence of their successe, they can hardly speak or goe, they are so drunken with confidence,
They Are folded together as thorns, and when they Are drunken like drunkards, that is, they Are drunken with pride and confidence of their success, they can hardly speak or go, they Are so drunken with confidence,
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That when God breaks their designes, hee delights to break themselves, not onely to frustrate their designes, but to ruine them too, and deliver his people;
That when God breaks their designs, he delights to break themselves, not only to frustrate their designs, but to ruin them too, and deliver his people;
thus with Senacharib and his great Army, thus with all the Nations who were gathered together to defile Zion, and thus shall it be with all the enemies of the Church, so let all thine enemies perish O Lord.
thus with Senacharib and his great Army, thus with all the nations who were gathered together to defile Zion, and thus shall it be with all the enemies of the Church, so let all thine enemies perish Oh Lord.
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Sometimes the Lord doth infatuate their counsels, that they goe a simple way to worke in a businesse, that else might bee carried easily, Esay 19. 20, 12. Sometimes the Lord doth breed divisions amongst themselves, that they who thought to destroy Gods people, help to destroy one another; 2. Chron. 20.
Sometime the Lord does infatuate their Counsels, that they go a simple Way to work in a business, that Else might be carried Easily, Isaiah 19. 20, 12. Sometime the Lord does breed divisions among themselves, that they who Thought to destroy God's people, help to destroy one Another; 2. Chronicles 20.
nor why it is, and yet their courage is wholly gone, and so God threatned it should be both to Niniveh and Babylon, Esay 13. Sometimes the Lord stirres up other creatures to doe it;
nor why it is, and yet their courage is wholly gone, and so God threatened it should be both to Nineveh and Babylon, Isaiah 13. Sometime the Lord stirs up other creatures to doe it;
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such wayes as these doth Jesus Christ delight to turn the plots of all the enemies of the Church upon their owne hands, and for his peoples deliverance;
such ways as these does jesus christ delight to turn the plots of all the enemies of the Church upon their own hands, and for his peoples deliverance;
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for their sakes is hee Immanuel, for their sakes is al power in heaven and earth committed to him, the Father judgeth no man, that is, the execution of all the Soveraigne authority of God;
for their sakes is he Immanuel, for their sakes is all power in heaven and earth committed to him, the Father Judgeth no man, that is, the execution of all the Sovereign Authority of God;
is now put into the hands of Jesus Christ, for this very end, God hath given him to be the head over all things to the Church, they are all to be subordinate for the good of the Church, his onely work and design is the welfare of his Church, upon the Church hee hath set his heart, the Church he carries in his bosome, his Church he hath writ upon the palmes of his hands,
is now put into the hands of jesus christ, for this very end, God hath given him to be the head over all things to the Church, they Are all to be subordinate for the good of the Church, his only work and Design is the welfare of his Church, upon the Church he hath Set his heart, the Church he carries in his bosom, his Church he hath writ upon the palms of his hands,
and all the wisdome of God, and all the righteousnesse of God, it can bee no otherwise but that all designes and plots that are against the Church must bee dashed and come to nought, according to that promise in the latter end of the 54. of Isaiah, No weapon that is formed against thee can prosper, but every tongue that riseth up against thee in judgement thou sholt condemn, this is the heritage of all Gods people, saith the Lord:
and all the Wisdom of God, and all the righteousness of God, it can be no otherwise but that all designs and plots that Are against the Church must be dashed and come to nought, according to that promise in the latter end of the 54. of Isaiah, No weapon that is formed against thee can prosper, but every tongue that Riseth up against thee in judgement thou sholt condemn, this is the heritage of all God's people, Says the Lord:
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this use of Prophet makes of it in the 12. verse, assoon as the Lord had made this promise, He presently with a strong hand instructs him not to walk in the way of that people, saying, say not a confederacy with them, that say a confederacy, that is,
this use of Prophet makes of it in the 12. verse, As soon as the Lord had made this promise, He presently with a strong hand instructs him not to walk in the Way of that people, saying, say not a confederacy with them, that say a confederacy, that is,
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or any other principle whatever, associate themselves with the churches enemies do not you joyn in that confederacy with them the same caution I give you, let it bee a watch-word to all of you, to beware how you have your hand in any designe that is against the cause and people of God,
or any other principle whatever, associate themselves with the Churches enemies do not you join in that confederacy with them the same caution I give you, let it be a watchword to all of you, to beware how you have your hand in any Design that is against the cause and people of God,
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and factions were spread, and this man was like to carry it, and what became of this wise man? God turned his counsell into foolishinesse, hee twisted a halter to hang himself, and that was all;
and factions were spread, and this man was like to carry it, and what became of this wise man? God turned his counsel into foolishinesse, he twisted a halter to hang himself, and that was all;
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therefore as Pilates wife sent to him, have thou nothing to doe against that just man, so say I to you, have you nothing to do against Gods Servants, it is a dangerous and a wretched thing to be ingaged against them, it's a wretched thing to carry the devill in ones brain, to be plotting mischief,
Therefore as Pilate's wife sent to him, have thou nothing to do against that just man, so say I to you, have you nothing to do against God's Servants, it is a dangerous and a wretched thing to be engaged against them, it's a wretched thing to carry the Devil in ones brain, to be plotting mischief,
and themselves to perish for their labour, this is miserable, many a man with Sampson would bee content to perish upon condition, that they whom they oppose might perish with them,
and themselves to perish for their labour, this is miserable, many a man with Sampson would be content to perish upon condition, that they whom they oppose might perish with them,
because Immanuel was with his people, therefore saith he, Feare not their feare, be not dismayed, sanctifie you the Lord of hosts in your heart, he will be a sanctuary to you, trust in him though he hide his face from the house of Israel;
Because Immanuel was with his people, Therefore Says he, fear not their Fear, be not dismayed, sanctify you the Lord of hosts in your heart, he will be a sanctuary to you, trust in him though he hide his face from the house of Israel;
In many words the Prophet here doth animate and incourage the servants of God, in their greatest confusions which can possibly lie upon them, not to let their faith in Immanuel goe,
In many words the Prophet Here does animate and encourage the Servants of God, in their greatest confusions which can possibly lie upon them, not to let their faith in Immanuel go,
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I confesse, when in my weaknesse, I look upon the condition of these three Kingdomes of England, Scotland, and Ireland, there is not in reference to the people of God, a sadder spectacle upon earth, presented to my eye;
I confess, when in my weakness, I look upon the condition of these three Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, there is not in Referente to the people of God, a sadder spectacle upon earth, presented to my eye;
the adversaries of the cause that we have beene engaged in, were never more, never so full of fury, never so diligent, they are like unto the Frogs, that came out of the mouth of the Dragon, and the false Prophet,
the Adversaries of the cause that we have been engaged in, were never more, never so full of fury, never so diligent, they Are like unto the Frogs, that Come out of the Mouth of the Dragon, and the false Prophet,
so that when I look upon the difficulties, and dangers that doe inviron us, seriously I see no more probability of our withstanding the invading ruine,
so that when I look upon the difficulties, and dangers that do environ us, seriously I see no more probability of our withstanding the invading ruin,
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then it is for a levell of sand to withstand a Torrent of water, that comes running upon it, I say thus it appeares to mee when I look upon these things, with carnall eyes:
then it is for a level of sand to withstand a Torrent of water, that comes running upon it, I say thus it appears to me when I look upon these things, with carnal eyes:
I can then see no way, but the wofullest confusion breaking in upon us, which a Kingdom can be plunged in, especially that the godly party are even like to be given up for a spoile, and a prey;
I can then see no Way, but the woefullest confusion breaking in upon us, which a Kingdom can be plunged in, especially that the godly party Are even like to be given up for a spoil, and a prey;
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if the Pope bee allowed to have a negative voyce, for certainly hee will never passe any thing that shall be against the Church of Rome: Jesus Christ hath this negative voice;
if the Pope be allowed to have a negative voice, for Certainly he will never pass any thing that shall be against the Church of Rome: jesus christ hath this negative voice;
it is an observation that Basil hath upon Egypt, that the land of Egypt lies lower then the red Sea, that the red Sea, is higher then the land of Egypt, so that there is no reason can be given why the red Sea doth not drown all Egypt and swallow it up, every day,
it is an observation that Basil hath upon Egypt, that the land of Egypt lies lower then the read Sea, that the read Sea, is higher then the land of Egypt, so that there is no reason can be given why the read Sea does not drown all Egypt and swallow it up, every day,
certainly Beloved, wee may beare up our hearts comfortably upon such grounds as these; yea, Thirdly, as Christ contrives all, and hath a negative voice in all; so,
Certainly beloved, we may bear up our hearts comfortably upon such grounds as these; yea, Thirdly, as christ contrives all, and hath a negative voice in all; so,
but de facto, they doe nothing but what Christ will have done, as the Iews and Romans did in crucifying Christ, when they hung him upon the crosse, they did nothing,
but de facto, they do nothing but what christ will have done, as the Iews and Romans did in crucifying christ, when they hung him upon the cross, they did nothing,
now certainly if we can beleeve all these things, may not our hearts rest quiet? May not wee (if wee be ingaged in a good cause, may not wee I say) with comfort and confidence, put it into the Lords hand,
now Certainly if we can believe all these things, may not our hearts rest quiet? May not we (if we be engaged in a good cause, may not we I say) with Comfort and confidence, put it into the lords hand,
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and let him doe what hee will? I am perswaded the ground of all the diffidence and discouragement that is found amongst the people of God this day, arises from their ignorance of the interest of Jesus Christ in these publick affaires,
and let him do what he will? I am persuaded the ground of all the diffidence and discouragement that is found among the people of God this day, arises from their ignorance of the Interest of jesus christ in these public affairs,
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and I know also that to those men that are but Politicians, and carry carnall and worldly designes of their own, such a lesson as this can be of no use,
and I know also that to those men that Are but Politicians, and carry carnal and worldly designs of their own, such a Lesson as this can be of no use,
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but the Church hath Immanuel; they have the wealth of the World, the Church hath the wealth of Immanuel, the wisdome, care and goodnesse of Immanuel; they have the whole world to joyn with them,
but the Church hath Immanuel; they have the wealth of the World, the Church hath the wealth of Immanuel, the Wisdom, care and Goodness of Immanuel; they have the Whole world to join with them,
therefore stay, and quiet your hearts with these things, especially this might stay us against our feares of having this tender plant of Reformation blasted and spoiled by the many enemies who oppose it, it hath been Christs ordinary way to let his enemies set against his worke,
Therefore stay, and quiet your hearts with these things, especially this might stay us against our fears of having this tender plant of Reformation blasted and spoiled by the many enemies who oppose it, it hath been Christ ordinary Way to let his enemies Set against his work,
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is this, that because the salvation and deliverance of the Church from all dangers, comes onely from Immanuel, therefore wee should bee carefull to ingage Immanuel to us, hold close to his rules, bind up Immanuels testimonies, seale them up, that is, ratifie and confirme them, let them onely be of authority among his schollers, goe no〈 … 〉ayes of humane policies, use not any devillish arts, look not succour in any unlawfull way,
is this, that Because the salvation and deliverance of the Church from all dangers, comes only from Immanuel, Therefore we should be careful to engage Immanuel to us, hold close to his rules, bind up Immanuels testimonies, seal them up, that is, ratify and confirm them, let them only be of Authority among his Scholars, go no〈 … 〉ayes of humane policies, use not any devilish arts, look not succour in any unlawful Way,
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and herein Honorable and beloved, I more especially direct my speech to you that are called to be the great Councell of the Kingdome, according to my poore understanding, you never stood in more need of help,
and herein Honourable and Beloved, I more especially Direct my speech to you that Are called to be the great Council of the Kingdom, according to my poor understanding, you never stood in more need of help,
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and many of them jealous of you, and what advice, to give you, so to steere your counsels and courses, to give that satisfaction, which (I think) you would bee glad to doe to honest men, dissenting one from another;
and many of them jealous of you, and what Advice, to give you, so to steer your Counsels and courses, to give that satisfaction, which (I think) you would be glad to do to honest men, dissenting one from Another;
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the Lord knowes I cannot imagine, what it should be, it is a hard thing to say in these difficulties, what you should doe, in the wayes of humane wisdome, to satisfie the people,
the Lord knows I cannot imagine, what it should be, it is a hard thing to say in these difficulties, what you should do, in the ways of humane Wisdom, to satisfy the people,
and at such a season able time, when (I am confident) the Malignant enemies throughout the Kingdom, had set and appointed to have had risings in every corner of the land, (which I conceive is the reason;
and At such a season able time, when (I am confident) the Malignant enemies throughout the Kingdom, had Set and appointed to have had risings in every corner of the land, (which I conceive is the reason;
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why they so cry it down as an untruth, that they might hold up the spirits of them, who run in the same way) a little check to our Forces there, would probably have made evill affected men in forty places of the Kingdome to have appear'd suddenly;
why they so cry it down as an untruth, that they might hold up the spirits of them, who run in the same Way) a little check to our Forces there, would probably have made evil affected men in forty places of the Kingdom to have appeared suddenly;
That you may therefore ingage Immanuel to own you, I beseech you receive this humble advice, which I give you in his Name, doe you obey his will in it, I dare promise you, he will yet be with you,
That you may Therefore engage Immanuel to own you, I beseech you receive this humble Advice, which I give you in his Name, do you obey his will in it, I Dare promise you, he will yet be with you,
and hatred, which is east upon the Parliament, now if you expect any reparation from him, you must put your mouth into the dust, humble your souls, acknowledg the Lord to be righteous in all the contempt that he hath powred upon you,
and hatred, which is east upon the Parliament, now if you expect any reparation from him, you must put your Mouth into the dust, humble your Souls, acknowledge the Lord to be righteous in all the contempt that he hath poured upon you,
whether there be not adulterers among you, men that keep harlots, whether there be no haters of goodnesse, unjust men, and oppressors, Blasphemers, and Drunkards;
whither there be not Adulterers among you, men that keep harlots, whither there be no haters of Goodness, unjust men, and Oppressors's, Blasphemers, and Drunkards;
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by unfained repentance for the Lord delights not, (though he knowes how to make use of all) to blesse men that will walke in wayes so contrary to him; and
by unfeigned Repentance for the Lord delights not, (though he knows how to make use of all) to bless men that will walk in ways so contrary to him; and
In your Parliamentary wayes if you would have Immanuel be with you, look that all your proceedings bee according to the rules of righteousnesse ▪ you cannot be ignorant of the reports of many, it may be some of them ill affected men, it may be some others of them through mistake have suffer'd and so are prejudiced against you,
In your Parliamentary ways if you would have Immanuel be with you, look that all your proceedings be according to the rules of righteousness ▪ you cannot be ignorant of the reports of many, it may be Some of them ill affected men, it may be Some Others of them through mistake have suffered and so Are prejudiced against you,
but you cannot but know that there are reports overall the Kingdom, how that in some of the Committees there is as great oppression and injustice as was ever found in the High Commission,
but you cannot but know that there Are reports overall the Kingdom, how that in Some of the Committees there is as great oppression and injustice as was ever found in the High Commission,
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own your cause, bee you faithfull in his cause, and to this end looke back into the Vowes and Covenants you have made, into the solemn oaths you have sworn, in the time of your distresse, with hands lifted up to the most High God;
own your cause, be you faithful in his cause, and to this end look back into the Vows and Covenants you have made, into the solemn Oaths you have sworn, in the time of your distress, with hands lifted up to the most High God;
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therefore for the Lords sake, make Christs cause the cause of Religion, the cause of Worship, the cause of Justice, the cause of righteousnesse, make it yours,
Therefore for the lords sake, make Christ cause the cause of Religion, the cause of Worship, the cause of justice, the cause of righteousness, make it yours,
or siding with this or the other, because you would have your part goe well, throw them all in the dust, lay them aside, know not the meaning of being of such a party,
or siding with this or the other, Because you would have your part go well, throw them all in the dust, lay them aside, know not the meaning of being of such a party,
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Honored and Beloved, if you take this course, Immanuel will owne you, but if you try other wayes, hee knowes how to break and dash all your designes, all your hope is onely in him:
Honoured and beloved, if you take this course, Immanuel will own you, but if you try other ways, he knows how to break and dash all your designs, all your hope is only in him:
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