Gods master-piece. A sermon tending to manifest Gods glorious appearing in the building up of Zion: preached to the Right Honourable the House of Peers, in the Abbey Church of Westminster, March 26. 1645. Being the day of the monthly publike fast, / by Stephen Marshall, B.D. minister of Gods Word, at Finching-field in Essex. Published by order of the House of Peeres.
A SERMON PREACHED To the Right Honourable the House of LORDS at the Monethly Fast, March 26. 1645. PSALM. 102. 16, 17. When the Lord shall build up Zion, hee shall appeare in his glory hee will regard the Prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
A SERMON PREACHED To the Right Honourable the House of LORDS At the Monthly Fast, March 26. 1645. PSALM. 102. 16, 17. When the Lord shall built up Zion, he shall appear in his glory he will regard the Prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
when God had raised up the spirits of the Prophets to encourage the people to expect this mercy, according to that of Esay 40. Comfort yee, comfort ye my people, saith the Lord, speak ye comfortably to Hierusalem,
when God had raised up the spirits of the prophets to encourage the people to expect this mercy, according to that of Isaiah 40. Comfort ye, Comfort you my people, Says the Lord, speak you comfortably to Jerusalem,
and also stirred up the spirits of the people to pray to the Lord, to accomplish his good word for their returne, according to that of Jer. 29. Then shall yee call upon mee,
and also stirred up the spirits of the people to pray to the Lord, to accomplish his good word for their return, according to that of Jer. 29. Then shall ye call upon me,
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and I will hearken unto you. And as for the Penman of it, who ever it was, (for that is altogether unknown) most certain it is, that hee neither penn'd nor spake these things in his own name,
and I will harken unto you. And as for the Penman of it, who ever it was, (for that is altogether unknown) most certain it is, that he neither penned nor spoke these things in his own name,
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In the 11 first Verses you may behold the afflicted Church of God sitting alone like a desolate widow, with her tears on her cheeks, her belly cleaving to the dust, her heart smitten and withered like grasse, eating ashes for bread, mingling her drink with weeping;
In the 11 First Verses you may behold the afflicted Church of God sitting alone like a desolate widow, with her tears on her cheeks, her belly cleaving to the dust, her heart smitten and withered like grass, eating Ashes for bred, mingling her drink with weeping;
and that is the first part of the Psalme. But in this dark and tempestuous night of calamity and desolation, this afflicted soul, with Jonah in the whales belly with weeds-wrapped about his head, looks up to God, begins to remember those everlasting mercies that may bee found in the Lord Jehovah;
and that is the First part of the Psalm. But in this dark and tempestuous night of calamity and desolation, this afflicted soul, with Jonah in the Whale's belly with weeds-wrapped about his head, looks up to God, begins to Remember those everlasting Mercies that may be found in the Lord Jehovah;
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and 13 Verse, which shines into the soule, and inables this poore desolate creature to conclude very comfortably, that that God who had broken her would yet again heal her, that his wrath should not alwayes continue,
and 13 Verse, which shines into the soul, and inables this poor desolate creature to conclude very comfortably, that that God who had broken her would yet again heal her, that his wrath should not always continue,
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And from the 12 Verse to the end of the Psalme, after all this sad lamentation, there is a comfortable propheticall story of all the good that God did mean to doe fot this afflicted Church, which now lay in the dust and rubble:
And from the 12 Verse to the end of the Psalm, After all this sad lamentation, there is a comfortable prophetical story of all the good that God did mean to do fot this afflicted Church, which now lay in the dust and rubble:
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The first is, A strong confident propheticall conclusion, that the deliverance of Gods Church was nigh at hand, in these words, Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion,
The First is, A strong confident prophetical conclusion, that the deliverance of God's Church was High At hand, in these words, Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion,
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The third part of this prophecy is, the use or fruit, which he doth foretell should be made of this great work of Gods raising and building up of Zion, which is very excellent;
The third part of this prophecy is, the use or fruit, which he does foretell should be made of this great work of God's raising and building up of Zion, which is very excellent;
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and then for the Church, the people that are created on purpose to bee for Gods glory, it should bee written for them from generation to generation, that they and all their posterities should perpetually love and serve the Lord, who did thus remember his people in their low condition.
and then for the Church, the people that Are created on purpose to be for God's glory, it should be written for them from generation to generation, that they and all their Posterities should perpetually love and serve the Lord, who did thus Remember his people in their low condition.
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and demand a reason why all the world must thus take such notice of the building of Zion: what is Zion? and what is the work? as he said of Abana and Parphar, were they not better rivers then all the rivers of Samaria? Are there not other Empires and States, more pompous,
and demand a reason why all the world must thus take such notice of the building of Zion: what is Zion? and what is the work? as he said of Abana and Papar, were they not better Rivers then all the Rivers of Samaria? are there not other Empires and States, more pompous,
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and powerfull, and glorious, and excellent then Zion? what is Zion to Nineveh or Babylon, that all must so stand amazed at the reparation of it? To satisfie all the world about it, that the work of building up of Zion, is indeed admirable and wonderfull,
and powerful, and glorious, and excellent then Zion? what is Zion to Nineveh or Babylon, that all must so stand amazed At the reparation of it? To satisfy all the world about it, that the work of building up of Zion, is indeed admirable and wonderful,
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and deserves all the praises that the hearts and tongues of men can utter, the Prophet in the 2 Verses which I have read, doth setdown two remarkable Circumstances which perpetually accompany this work, which if they but interpreted,
and deserves all the praises that the hearts and tongues of men can utter, the Prophet in the 2 Verses which I have read, does setdown two remarkable circumstances which perpetually accompany this work, which if they but interpreted,
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the Zion which my text means is spirituall Zion, mysticall Zion, the Zion, whereof this City of David was a type (as David himself was a type of Christ) and that is, the Church of God, which in a hundred places at least in the Old and New Testament is called by the name of Zion, he reason why Zion this part of Ierusalem, was such a celebrated type, is,
the Zion which my text means is spiritual Zion, mystical Zion, the Zion, whereof this city of David was a type (as David himself was a type of christ) and that is, the Church of God, which in a hundred places At least in the Old and New Testament is called by the name of Zion, he reason why Zion this part of Ierusalem, was such a celebrated type, is,
because all Davids time, and untill Solomons Temple was built upon mount Moriah, the Ark of God was placed in Zion, where hee is therefore said to dwell:
Because all Davids time, and until Solomons Temple was built upon mount Moriah, the Ark of God was placed in Zion, where he is Therefore said to dwell:
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for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministery, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till all the Saints come in the unity of the Faith,
for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the body of christ, till all the Saints come in the unity of the Faith,
great men can build houses, and purchase Lands, but there is not one of them can redeem his brothers soul from death, no, he must let that alone for ever, that is too hard a task for him, to keep a man that hee should not goe down to the grave:
great men can built houses, and purchase Lands, but there is not one of them can Redeem his Brother's soul from death, no, he must let that alone for ever, that is too hard a task for him, to keep a man that he should not go down to the grave:
Men may build Houses, make Kingdoms, erect Common-wealths, Corporations, &c. But as for the building of the Church of God, all mortall men must let that alone for ever.
Men may built Houses, make Kingdoms, erect Commonwealths, Corporations, etc. But as for the building of the Church of God, all Mortal men must let that alone for ever.
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what men, what Angels have any gifts or strength, to help him out of this condition? It is true indeed, that in the building of it, God doth make use of mortall men,
what men, what Angels have any Gifts or strength, to help him out of this condition? It is true indeed, that in the building of it, God does make use of Mortal men,
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and other creatures, visible and invisible, hee calls Ministers, Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, and Teachers, to bee the Guides, the Leaders, the Instructors, and the Shepheards of his people,
and other creatures, visible and invisible, he calls Ministers, Apostles, prophets, Pastors, and Teachers, to be the Guides, the Leaders, the Instructors, and the Shepherds of his people,
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Clay and spittle did as much to the opening of the blind mans eyes, Peters shadow did as much to the healing of Diseases, Abana and Parphar, did as much to the curing and cleansing of the Leper,
Clay and spittle did as much to the opening of the blind men eyes, Peter's shadow did as much to the healing of Diseases, Abana and Papar, did as much to the curing and cleansing of the Leper,
the gates of hell doe alwayes oppose it, and all the Princes and great men of the earth set themselves against it, with all their strength and cunning;
the gates of hell do always oppose it, and all the Princes and great men of the earth Set themselves against it, with all their strength and cunning;
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yea, this stone cut out of the mountain without hands, must one day (and Satan who rules in them all knows it well enough) break in pieces and consume them all,
yea, this stone Cut out of the mountain without hands, must one day (and Satan who rules in them all knows it well enough) break in Pieces and consume them all,
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Paul expresses it excellently to the Hebrews, when he speaks of the building of the Church, other houses are built by men, every house must have a Carpenter,
Paul Expresses it excellently to the Hebrews, when he speaks of the building of the Church, other houses Are built by men, every house must have a Carpenter,
for the carrying on of this work, when the enemies are strong and many, the Friends few and weak, the instruments imployed in it fail, some by death, some possibly prove treacherous, turning against it, seeking to betray it,
for the carrying on of this work, when the enemies Are strong and many, the Friends few and weak, the Instruments employed in it fail, Some by death, Some possibly prove treacherous, turning against it, seeking to betray it,
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If you see a poore man gather together a few Willow-sticks, and set a bungerly Carpenter out of them to reare up a house, you may conclude it must be nothing but a poore shed or cottage:
If you see a poor man gather together a few Willow-sticks, and Set a bungerly Carpenter out of them to rear up a house, you may conclude it must be nothing but a poor shed or cottage:
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If you see poore men enterprize a warfare without counsell, without any money, against a wise Prince that is too mighty for them, you may conclude, that they must either be overthrowne,
If you see poor men enterprise a warfare without counsel, without any money, against a wise Prince that is too mighty for them, you may conclude, that they must either be overthrown,
and you judge aright when you judge so, because in all these things God seldome puts out his power, otherwise then according to the virtue and power which he hath given to second causes,
and you judge aright when you judge so, Because in all these things God seldom puts out his power, otherwise then according to the virtue and power which he hath given to second Causes,
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and causeth the race not to be alwayes to the swift, nor the battell to the strong:) Sow a bad piece of ground, God doth not use to give a strong crop there;
and Causes the raze not to be always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong:) Sow a bad piece of ground, God does not use to give a strong crop there;
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it seemes they had knowne him to have been a young Roister, and when they saw him prophesie, they cryed out, it may be not without a scoffe, What is befallen to the Son of Kish? Is Saul amongst the Prophets? But saith one, Who is the Father of the Prophets? remember but who undertakes to be the Master and Father of the Prophets,
it seems they had known him to have been a young Roister, and when they saw him prophesy, they cried out, it may be not without a scoff, What is befallen to the Son of Kish? Is Saul among the prophets? But Says one, Who is the Father of the prophets? Remember but who undertakes to be the Master and Father of the prophets,
resolve, whatsoever God meanes to doe, he will never want tooles or instruments, who with the speaking of a word can lay the foundations of a new heaven and earth;
resolve, whatsoever God means to do, he will never want tools or Instruments, who with the speaking of a word can lay the foundations of a new heaven and earth;
when all those eminent, excellent attributes and perfections which are in him, come to irradiate, shine forth, that others must necessarily acknowledge God to be that which he is;
when all those eminent, excellent attributes and perfections which Are in him, come to irradiate, shine forth, that Others must necessarily acknowledge God to be that which he is;
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many glorious things are spoken of this City of God, and of God in his building of this City, it's ordinarily called his glory, his throne of glory, his glorious work, his glorious rest: Consider seriously these few Texts. The whole 93 Psalme;
many glorious things Are spoken of this city of God, and of God in his building of this city, it's ordinarily called his glory, his throne of glory, his glorious work, his glorious rest: Consider seriously these few Texts. The Whole 93 Psalm;
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and marke how the expressions run, The Lord reignes, he is cloathed with Majesty, the Lord is cloathed with strength, he hath girded himselfe, his throne is established, the Lord is mightier then the mighty waves of the sea:
and mark how the expressions run, The Lord reigns, he is clothed with Majesty, the Lord is clothed with strength, he hath girded himself, his throne is established, the Lord is Mightier then the mighty waves of the sea:
but here, the flouds which signifie People and Nations, lift up their voice of wonderment and acknowledgment of that which was set downe before, viz. that God was cloathed with Majesty and glory,
but Here, the floods which signify People and nations, lift up their voice of wonderment and acknowledgment of that which was Set down before, viz. that God was clothed with Majesty and glory,
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as made the earth shake, the heavens drop, the hills leap, the mountains moved, the Saints rejoyce and sing, Armies to bee routed, Kings and Princes to flee:
as made the earth shake, the heavens drop, the hills leap, the Mountains moved, the Saints rejoice and sing, Armies to be routed, Kings and Princes to flee:
travelling in the greatnesse of his strength? who is this? what is hee that appeares in thus much glory? the answer is made, in the name and person of Christ, It is I the Lord, mighty to save.
traveling in the greatness of his strength? who is this? what is he that appears in thus much glory? the answer is made, in the name and person of christ, It is I the Lord, mighty to save.
And what was the work that hee did there? what was the glory? why truely, Jesus Christ then came to rescue his Church from thraldome, from Egypt, Babylon, from Idumea and other evill Neighbours, in the type,
And what was the work that he did there? what was the glory? why truly, jesus christ then Come to rescue his Church from thraldom, from Egypt, Babylon, from Idumea and other evil Neighbours, in the type,
That although all the workes of God are great and glorious, and worthy to bee sought into by all his people, there is not the least atome, the least Ant,
That although all the works of God Are great and glorious, and worthy to be sought into by all his people, there is not the least atom, the least Ant,
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but proves this, quaelibet herba, every little herbe, but shews it to bee Gods workmanship, Psalm. 19. 12. The heavens declare his glory, and the firmament shewes his handy work.
but Proves this, Quaelibet herba, every little herb, but shows it to be God's workmanship, Psalm. 19. 12. The heavens declare his glory, and the firmament shows his handy work.
yet because God carries them on by a concatenation and subordination of second causes, every one working according to their nature, (though secretly carryed by his own hand) these workes of God may truely bee said, to bee wrought by Gods servants, by his apprentises and inferiour servants;
yet Because God carries them on by a concatenation and subordination of second Causes, every one working according to their nature, (though secretly carried by his own hand) these works of God may truly be said, to be wrought by God's Servants, by his apprentices and inferior Servants;
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and broken stickes, and refuse chips &c. But now the materials out of which God builds the Church, are the very refuse, out of as arrant refuse stuff as is in all the world, is this goodly building erected:
and broken sticks, and refuse chips etc. But now the materials out of which God builds the Church, Are the very refuse, out of as arrant refuse stuff as is in all the world, is this goodly building erected:
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Satans kingdome, the damned in Hell, that cursed state of darknesse, is not built out of worser stuffe then the Kingdome of Christ is, take the materials as they are when he first findes them.
Satan Kingdom, the damned in Hell, that cursed state of darkness, is not built out of Worse stuff then the Kingdom of christ is, take the materials as they Are when he First finds them.
When God tooke the Nation of the Jewes to be his people, some people say, they were the ill-favouredst people in all the world, a loathsome people to looke upon;
When God took the nation of the Jews to be his people, Some people say, they were the ill-favouredst people in all the world, a loathsome people to look upon;
the Lord told them often, that they were the unworthiest of all Nations when he chose them, bids them never thinke that they were chose out to be his before the rest of the world,
the Lord told them often, that they were the Unworthiest of all nations when he chosen them, bids them never think that they were chosen out to be his before the rest of the world,
Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, and Wolves, and Cockatrices, and Aspes, and such kinde of Vermine, are the creatures out of which Christ Jesus chooses and makes up his Flock of Sheep:
Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, and Wolves, and Cockatrices, and Asps, and such kind of Vermin, Are the creatures out of which christ jesus chooses and makes up his Flock of Sheep:
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Read Pauls Epistles, and you will finde that all the Saints (the excellentest of the earth, whom Christ thought not himselfe and all his glory too good for) were Mancipia Satanae, Bond-flaves,
Read Paul's Epistles, and you will find that all the Saints (the excellentest of the earth, whom christ Thought not himself and all his glory too good for) were Mancipia Satan, Bond-flaves,
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A description you have in the 16 of Ezekiel that fits every one of them, where the Lord tells the Church, what kinde of people they were when he fell in love with them;
A description you have in the 16 of Ezekielem that fits every one of them, where the Lord tells the Church, what kind of people they were when he fell in love with them;
plainly shewing to us, that this glorious work, that which all eternity shall give honour to him for, that the materials out of which it is built, are as bad as any are who goe to Hell and destruction.
plainly showing to us, that this glorious work, that which all eternity shall give honour to him for, that the materials out of which it is built, Are as bad as any Are who go to Hell and destruction.
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Secondly, and by what Instruments doe you thinke the Lord doth build it? and what are their Tooles? who are his Work-men? you'll wonder by that time I have told you a little about them.
Secondly, and by what Instruments do you think the Lord does built it? and what Are their Tools? who Are his Workmen? You'll wonder by that time I have told you a little about them.
and then the Armies which he brings to doe it, are Rams hornes, Wormes, and Lice, and Mice, and Frogs, and Locusts, and Caterpillars, &c. by such as these doth the Lord sometimes overthrow whole Kingdomes;
and then the Armies which he brings to do it, Are Rams horns, Worms, and Lice, and Mice, and Frogs, and Locusts, and Caterpillars, etc. by such as these does the Lord sometime overthrow Whole Kingdoms;
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and when in a spirituall way he sends his Instruments to subdue people unto him, he goes not to the Schooles, to finde out the learned and excellent parted men,
and when in a spiritual Way he sends his Instruments to subdue people unto him, he Goes not to the Schools, to find out the learned and excellent parted men,
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but yet) the greatest services that have beene done in the Church of Christ, have been most-what done by instruments from whom mans wisdome would promise very little:
but yet) the greatest services that have been done in the Church of christ, have been mostwhat done by Instruments from whom men Wisdom would promise very little:
and that of the Apostle Paul, God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, weake things •o confound the things which are mighty,
and that of the Apostle Paul, God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, weak things •o confound the things which Are mighty,
And truely their Tooles wherewith they work are no more promising then the Work-men; The great Engine whereby Satan must be fetched from his strong hold,
And truly their Tools wherewith they work Are no more promising then the Workmen; The great Engine whereby Satan must be fetched from his strong hold,
and made to fall like lightning downe from heaven, whereby captived souls shall be delivered from his power and snares, whereby the dead in sinne shall be raised, the prison doores opened, the blind made to see, the deafe to heare, the food whereby the Saints shall be nourished, the Rod whereby they shall be guided and ordered;
and made to fallen like lightning down from heaven, whereby captived Souls shall be Delivered from his power and snares, whereby the dead in sin shall be raised, the prison doors opened, the blind made to see, the deaf to hear, the food whereby the Saints shall be nourished, the Rod whereby they shall be guided and ordered;
The time when the Lord useth to build his Church, heare in this 102 Psalme, it was when the Church professed her bones were burnt up like a hearth, her belly cleaved to the dust, she was like an Owle, like a Pelican, like a Swallow, fed on ashes;
The time when the Lord uses to built his Church, hear in this 102 Psalm, it was when the Church professed her bones were burned up like a hearth, her belly cleaved to the dust, she was like an Owl, like a Pelican, like a Swallow, fed on Ashes;
And so it is observed by Historians, that when the Lord came to deliver his Church from the terrible persecutions under Nero and the rest of the persecuting Romane Emperours;
And so it is observed by Historians, that when the Lord Come to deliver his Church from the terrible persecutions under Nero and the rest of the persecuting Roman emperors;
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and now lately from Antichrist, when Cardinall Cajetan said, that the Germans were so devoted to the Pope, that they were ready to eat grasse and hay, more pecudum, like brute beasts, at the Popes command,
and now lately from Antichrist, when Cardinal Cajetan said, that the Germanes were so devoted to the Pope, that they were ready to eat grass and hay, more Pecudum, like brutus beasts, At the Popes command,
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And such like times doth he chuse in planting grace, and building of his kingdome in the conversion of particular men, plucking them out of Satans clawes,
And such like times does he choose in planting grace, and building of his Kingdom in the conversion of particular men, plucking them out of Satan claws,
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when Matthew sits at the receipt of Custome, every one of them wallowing in their bloud, carried headlongly to destruction, fulfilling the lusts of the flesh with greedinesse, loving their bondage, not suspecting or understanding their danger, not so much as desiring a better condition:
when Matthew sits At the receipt of Custom, every one of them wallowing in their blood, carried headlongly to destruction, fulfilling the Lustiest of the Flesh with greediness, loving their bondage, not suspecting or understanding their danger, not so much as desiring a better condition:
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I remember it is spoke of one of Davids Worthies, in the 2 of Samuel 23. it was Benajah the sonne of Jehojada, that among all his valiant acts this was one, that he slew a Lion; but that which magnifies it is, the Time when he slew it, it was a Lion that was got into a pit, in the time of a great snow:
I Remember it is spoke of one of Davids Worthies, in the 2 of Samuel 23. it was Benajah the son of Jehoiada, that among all his valiant acts this was one, that he slew a lion; but that which Magnifies it is, the Time when he slew it, it was a lion that was god into a pit, in the time of a great snow:
a Lion in a pit is most desperate, most rampant, because there is no flying away, especially in a snow, the cold of the weather making all the heat of the beast gather about his heart,
a lion in a pit is most desperate, most rampant, Because there is no flying away, especially in a snow, the cold of the weather making all the heat of the beast gather about his heart,
First, his unsearchable wisdome. Secondly, his almighty power. Thirdly, his excellent holinesse. Fourthly, his his infinite grace and bounty. And fifthly, his admirable justice. These five Attributes doth the Lord ordinarily magnifie in the highest degree,
First, his unsearchable Wisdom. Secondly, his almighty power. Thirdly, his excellent holiness. Fourthly, his his infinite grace and bounty. And fifthly, his admirable Justice. These five Attributes does the Lord ordinarily magnify in the highest degree,
First, I say, his unsearchable Wisdome: The Prophet speaks aright of all Gods works, O Lord how manifola are thy works! in wisdome hast thou made them all;
First, I say, his unsearchable Wisdom: The Prophet speaks aright of all God's works, Oh Lord how manifola Are thy works! in Wisdom hast thou made them all;
It is said, that the spirit of wisdome doth rest upon Christ, when he is given to be the Ruler of his Church, carrying it in a way beyond all humane comprehension his way being in the sea, his path in the great waters,
It is said, that the Spirit of Wisdom does rest upon christ, when he is given to be the Ruler of his Church, carrying it in a Way beyond all humane comprehension his Way being in the sea, his path in the great waters,
You have an excellent instance in the 60 chapter of Esay, where God orders it, that the Islands and Kingdomes, the Princes and Nobles, the Beasts and Birds, the Forests and Rivers, the Gold, Silver, Brasse,
You have an excellent instance in the 60 chapter of Isaiah, where God order it, that the Islands and Kingdoms, the Princes and Nobles, the Beasts and Birds, the Forests and rivers, the Gold, Silver, Brass,
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Many Nations gathered together against Zion, that say, let her be defiled, and let our eye looke upon Zion, when in the meane time the wisdome of God hath contrived it, that they come but to be threshed out,
Many nations gathered together against Zion, that say, let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion, when in the mean time the Wisdom of God hath contrived it, that they come but to be threshed out,
Never doth the Lord so magnifie his wisdome, as in his excellent contrivances about the Churches welfare, suiting all providences and occurrences of things,
Never does the Lord so magnify his Wisdom, as in his excellent contrivances about the Churches welfare, suiting all providences and occurrences of things,
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which made Paul, when he considered of this point, to be even swallowed up with admiration, O the depth of the riches, both of the wisdome and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments,
which made Paul, when he considered of this point, to be even swallowed up with admiration, Oh the depth of the riches, both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable Are his Judgments,
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Another is, his almighty power, which is so eminently seen in this work, that it is Gods ordinary expression, to call it the creating of a new heaven and a new earth;
another is, his almighty power, which is so eminently seen in this work, that it is God's ordinary expression, to call it the creating of a new heaven and a new earth;
he creates Ministers, creates Ordinances, creates meanes and helps, creates deliverances, creates graces, comforts, all done in an almighty way of creation.
he creates Ministers, creates Ordinances, creates means and helps, creates Deliverances, creates graces, comforts, all done in an almighty Way of creation.
thus you have it Esay 64. 1, 2, 3. Oh that thou wouldest rent the heavens, that thou wouldest come downe, that the mountaines might flew downe at thy presence,
thus you have it Isaiah 64. 1, 2, 3. O that thou Wouldst rend the heavens, that thou Wouldst come down, that the Mountains might flew down At thy presence,
What are these gates of hell? Christ speaks according to the manner of those Countries, the gates of a City were the place where there was both the wisdome and the strength of a City:
What Are these gates of hell? christ speaks according to the manner of those Countries, the gates of a city were the place where there was both the Wisdom and the strength of a city:
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Thus the Lord brings in the Church at one time, wondering at her owne encrease, when she had sate long as a desolate widow, a captive without children, forsaken of her husband,
Thus the Lord brings in the Church At one time, wondering At her own increase, when she had sat long as a desolate widow, a captive without children, forsaken of her husband,
and an innumerable multitude of children suddenly saying in her eares, The place is too narrow for us, where shall we have room to dwell? Who hath hegotten me these? who hath brought up these? these, where have they been? Unthought of means and mercies usually appear in this work, to magnifie the power of God.
and an innumerable multitude of children suddenly saying in her ears, The place is too narrow for us, where shall we have room to dwell? Who hath hegotten me these? who hath brought up these? these, where have they been? Unthought of means and Mercies usually appear in this work, to magnify the power of God.
Who hath heard such a thing as this? who hath seen such things? (saith the Prophet in the 66 of Isaiah:) What is that? of a Nation that was borne in a day:
Who hath herd such a thing as this? who hath seen such things? (Says the Prophet in the 66 of Isaiah:) What is that? of a nation that was born in a day:
Shall the earth be made to bring forth in a day? must there not be a space between seed-time and harvest? or shall a child be begotten and born in a day? yet Zion doth so, brings forth before she travailes, delivered of a man-child in an instant,
Shall the earth be made to bring forth in a day? must there not be a Molle between seedtime and harvest? or shall a child be begotten and born in a day? yet Zion does so, brings forth before she travails, Delivered of a Manchild in an instant,
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and elsewhere the sudden encrease of the Church is compared to whole flights of Doves, and to the clouds flying swiftly and in abundance through the aire;
and elsewhere the sudden increase of the Church is compared to Whole flights of Dove, and to the Clouds flying swiftly and in abundance through the air;
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Who are these that flye like the clouds, and as Doves to their windowes? But most fully this is promised in the 110 Psalme, where the Churches encrease is compared to the dew which in innumerable drops comes suddenly out of the womb of the morning:
Who Are these that fly like the Clouds, and as Dove to their windows? But most Fully this is promised in the 110 Psalm, where the Churches increase is compared to the due which in innumerable drops comes suddenly out of the womb of the morning:
when, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, may be sung unto him, the whole earth is full of his glory, with that work which causeth his holinesse to appeare,
when, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, may be sung unto him, the Whole earth is full of his glory, with that work which Causes his holiness to appear,
then like the Sun he shewes his glorious face, when he appears in his holinesse. Now this excellent Attribute is celebrated to the height in the Churches building:
then like the Sun he shows his glorious face, when he appears in his holiness. Now this excellent Attribute is celebrated to the height in the Churches building:
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This is cleare in that solemne and glorious representation of Christ, ruling in, and beautifying of his Church Revel. 4. the foure Beasts representing the Catholike Church in the foure quarters of the world,
This is clear in that solemn and glorious representation of christ, ruling in, and beautifying of his Church Revel. 4. the foure Beasts representing the Catholic Church in the foure quarters of the world,
Fourthly, and that which is one of the sweetest, the Lord never magnifies nor glorifies his free grace and his love so as he doth in this work of building the Church;
Fourthly, and that which is one of the Sweetest, the Lord never Magnifies nor Glorifies his free grace and his love so as he does in this work of building the Church;
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Great Princes ordinarily have their Almoners with them wheresoever they goe, and they give this or that peece of silver or gold to ordinary Petitioners;
Great Princes ordinarily have their Almoners with them wheresoever they go, and they give this or that piece of silver or gold to ordinary Petitioners;
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and Diamonds, then he makes all the world stand amazed, (as my Text saith) and all the Kings to wonder, at the love and beauty which he shewes to his people in the day he builds up Zion: then they who despised her shall wonder at her, Who is this that comes out of the wildernesse leaning upon her beloved? and bow downe at her feet and confesse, that she is now to be called Heph-zibab and Beulah, because her God delighteth in her. And lastly,
and Diamonds, then he makes all the world stand amazed, (as my Text Says) and all the Kings to wonder, At the love and beauty which he shows to his people in the day he builds up Zion: then they who despised her shall wonder At her, Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness leaning upon her Beloved? and bow down At her feet and confess, that she is now to be called Heph-zibab and Beulah, Because her God delights in her. And lastly,
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You shall finde in the Scripture, that these two things ever goe together, the Lambes marrying, and the Whores burning; Zions building, and Babels ruine;
You shall find in the Scripture, that these two things ever go together, the Lambs marrying, and the Whores burning; Zions building, and Babels ruin;
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but when Solomon is to be crowned, he goes in all his royalty; and a Bride adorns her self gloriously when she is to be married: Verily so doth the Lord:
but when Solomon is to be crowned, he Goes in all his royalty; and a Bride adorns her self gloriously when she is to be married: Verily so does the Lord:
when he is to doe his strange work of judgment, then he mournes, How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Sodom? my bowels rowled within me, my compassions are turned:
when he is to do his strange work of judgement, then he mourns, How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Sodom? my bowels rolled within me, my compassions Are turned:
Because all the glory that he looks for to eternity, must arise out of this one work of building Zion; this one work shall be the onely monument of his glory to eternity:
Because all the glory that he looks for to eternity, must arise out of this one work of building Zion; this one work shall be the only monument of his glory to eternity:
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as a Work-shop to stand onely for a week, for six or 7000 years, (a thousand yeeres is with the Lord but as a day) and when his worke is done he will throw this peece of clay downe againe;
as a Workshop to stand only for a Week, for six or 7000 Years, (a thousand Years is with the Lord but as a day) and when his work is done he will throw this piece of clay down again;
and therefore no wonder though he appeare in his glory in building up of that, which we may boldly say must one day be made as glorious as his wisdome can contrive,
and Therefore no wonder though he appear in his glory in building up of that, which we may boldly say must one day be made as glorious as his Wisdom can contrive,
Having thus plainly opened and proved this excellent Doctrine, give me leave in the Application to present you with some matter, first, of Joy and consolation; secondly, of Reproof and Terrour; thirdly, of Exhortation and Duty.
Having thus plainly opened and proved this excellent Doctrine, give me leave in the Application to present you with Some matter, First, of Joy and consolation; secondly, of Reproof and Terror; Thirdly, of Exhortation and Duty.
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Here is a further excellent encouragement and strengthening of our comfort, in that which I touched before, viz. an assurance that this work must goe on;
Here is a further excellent encouragement and strengthening of our Comfort, in that which I touched before, viz. an assurance that this work must go on;
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and will he be hindred in it, though all the Nations of the world should rise up against him to hinder it? It is true, the gates of Hell doe alwayes appeare with all their wisdome and strength against it,
and will he be hindered in it, though all the nations of the world should rise up against him to hinder it? It is true, the gates of Hell do always appear with all their Wisdom and strength against it,
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but what of that? it is his glory to build it, and can we imagine that any shall be able to spoil him of his glory, that any can pull downe what he will build,
but what of that? it is his glory to built it, and can we imagine that any shall be able to spoil him of his glory, that any can pull down what he will built,
when he hath called it his house of glory, which he will glorifie, that poore wormes shall be able to defile or deface it? No, no, this work must be carried on, feare it not.
when he hath called it his house of glory, which he will Glorify, that poor worms shall be able to defile or deface it? No, no, this work must be carried on, Fear it not.
He hath evidently begun it among our selves, and we are often discouraged in it; there is yet much to be done, much rubbish still remaines to be carried out,
He hath evidently begun it among our selves, and we Are often discouraged in it; there is yet much to be done, much rubbish still remains to be carried out,
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and then what art thou, O great mountain, thou great mountain of Popery, Prelacy, superstition, oppression, division, heresie, schism? what art thou before my servants the builders? thou shalt flow down, thou shalt be made a plaine:
and then what art thou, Oh great mountain, thou great mountain of Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, oppression, division, heresy, Schism? what art thou before my Servants the Builders? thou shalt flow down, thou shalt be made a plain:
Be strong therefore, ye Nobles and servants of God, whose hearts are set upon this work, you shall notwithstanding all opposition see the cap-stone set upon the head of it,
Be strong Therefore, the Nobles and Servants of God, whose hearts Are Set upon this work, you shall notwithstanding all opposition see the capstone Set upon the head of it,
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And therefore I beseech you, who are engaged in this great worke of God, when any discouragements fall out before you, remember the errand that God bids Hezekiah send to Senacharib, who came with some two or 300000 fighting men,
And Therefore I beseech you, who Are engaged in this great work of God, when any discouragements fallen out before you, Remember the errand that God bids Hezekiah send to Senacharib, who Come with Some two or 300000 fighting men,
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so say thou, when great difficulties rise up, and thou beginnest to think, Lord, by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small, our money failes us, our Trade is gone,
so say thou, when great difficulties rise up, and thou beginnest to think, Lord, by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small, our money fails us, our Trade is gone,
what shall we doe? say, the Lord hath put on his glorious apparell, and he must and will carry on this work, he will never undergoe that reproach, This man began to build,
what shall we do? say, the Lord hath put on his glorious apparel, and he must and will carry on this work, he will never undergo that reproach, This man began to built,
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but in the fittest and best time of all, this work must proceed, no weapon can prosper that is forged against it, the Lord will carry it on and finish it:
but in the Fittest and best time of all, this work must proceed, no weapon can prosper that is forged against it, the Lord will carry it on and finish it:
whether we live to see it, it's no matter, if we dye and goe to heaven we are well enough, let us serve God in our generation, in this work which himselfe will owne in all generations.
whither we live to see it, it's no matter, if we die and go to heaven we Are well enough, let us serve God in our generation, in this work which himself will own in all generations.
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you shall finde in the sixth of Ezra, when a great Emperour of Persia came to understand a decree of Cyrus, wherein it appeared he was stirred up of God to build his house at Hierusalem, he wrote a Letter to Tatnai and Shethar-boznai, and many others who were enemies to the Jewes,
you shall find in the sixth of Ezra, when a great Emperor of Persiam Come to understand a Decree of Cyrus, wherein it appeared he was stirred up of God to built his house At Jerusalem, he wrote a letter to Tatnai and Shethar-boznai, and many Others who were enemies to the Jews,
You Tatnai and Shethar-boznai keep far from them, meddle not with them, I make a decree, that whosoever he be that offers to hinder this work, his house be pulled downe,
You Tatnai and Shethar-boznai keep Far from them, meddle not with them, I make a Decree, that whosoever he be that offers to hinder this work, his house be pulled down,
and the Goa that hath caused his name to dwell there, root out from the face of the earth all Kings and Princes that offer to alter this work, or destroy this house.
and the Goa that hath caused his name to dwell there, root out from the face of the earth all Kings and Princes that offer to altar this work, or destroy this house.
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the like must be said to these men, whoever offers to hinder the building of Gods house, the reformation of the Church, the decree of the great King will reach them, it is ratified in heaven, the God that hath caused his name to dwell in the Church, will cut off all Kings and Princes, Lords and Ladies, rich and poore,
the like must be said to these men, whoever offers to hinder the building of God's house, the Reformation of the Church, the Decree of the great King will reach them, it is ratified in heaven, the God that hath caused his name to dwell in the Church, will Cut off all Kings and Princes, lords and Ladies, rich and poor,
all that spread corrupt Doctrines, licentious opinions, who seek to rend and divide the people of God, all you and your works are enemies to it, whatsoever you think of your selves,
all that spread corrupt Doctrines, licentious opinions, who seek to rend and divide the people of God, all you and your works Are enemies to it, whatsoever you think of your selves,
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you are all wretched and miserable creatures, to oppose that work which must prosper, and to stumble at that stone, which will fall upon you, and grind you to powder:
you Are all wretched and miserable creatures, to oppose that work which must prosper, and to Stumble At that stone, which will fallen upon you, and grind you to powder:
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but this is the plague wherewith the Lord will smite you, your flesh must consume away, your eyes rot in their holes, your tongues consume away in your mouths, and to conclude your misery, you must all be slaine before his face,
but this is the plague wherewith the Lord will smite you, your Flesh must consume away, your eyes rot in their holes, your tongues consume away in your mouths, and to conclude your misery, you must all be slain before his face,
and worthy to be had in remembrance, yet this work of building the Church is his Master-peece, every pin, every stone, from the foundation to the cap-stone, is so enameld,
and worthy to be had in remembrance, yet this work of building the Church is his Masterpiece, every pin, every stone, from the Foundation to the capstone, is so enameled,
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and checkerd, with Rubies, Saphires, Emeralds, Chrysolites, Carbuncles, with all manner of precious stones, such admirable, curious workman-ship, that Ahabs Ivory Palace,
and checkered, with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Chrysolites, Carbuncles, with all manner of precious stones, such admirable, curious workmanship, that Ahabs Ivory Palace,
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consider, how ever since he hath had a Church upon earth, what a strange way he hath took to governe it, from what small beginnings he hath multiplied it, from what dead low ebbes he hath brought it, by what unlikely instruments he hath built it, what potent enemies he hath subdued before it, with what rare priviledges he hath enriched it, by what unthought of wayes and providences he hath done good it;
Consider, how ever since he hath had a Church upon earth, what a strange Way he hath took to govern it, from what small beginnings he hath multiplied it, from what dead low ebbs he hath brought it, by what unlikely Instruments he hath built it, what potent enemies he hath subdued before it, with what rare privileges he hath enriched it, by what unthought of ways and providences he hath done good it;
but you must with admiration cry out, This is the Lords doing, and it is wonderfull in my eyes; O that there were in us such a heart, that could be thus raised up,
but you must with admiration cry out, This is the lords doing, and it is wonderful in my eyes; Oh that there were in us such a heart, that could be thus raised up,
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more especially study and behold the glory of this last peece of his work, this new edition of the Church which he is now about to set forth, wherein I hope he will vouchsafe to make his Churches,
more especially study and behold the glory of this last piece of his work, this new edition of the Church which he is now about to Set forth, wherein I hope he will vouchsafe to make his Churches,
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O read over the admirable dealings of God towards us, in these foure or five last yeares, I am assured it will be the wonderment of succeeding generations, God will have it written by one hand or other,
O read over the admirable dealings of God towards us, in these foure or five last Years, I am assured it will be the wonderment of succeeding generations, God will have it written by one hand or other,
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when it shall be written what a low ebbe we were at, how we were tantum non swallowed with Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, Arminianisme, Tyranny, Oppression all things concurring to undoe us,
when it shall be written what a low ebb we were At, how we were Tantum non swallowed with Popery, Prelacy, Superstition, Arminianism, Tyranny, Oppression all things concurring to undo us,
and yet he carries on this work, exercising and manifesting such rare wisdome in the midst of our folly, such admirable power in the midst of our weaknesse, such holinesse in the midst of our corruptions, such love in the midst of our unworthinesse, such justice to our enemies in the midst of their pride, carries it on after such a manner, that they who read these things must stand amazed,
and yet he carries on this work, exercising and manifesting such rare Wisdom in the midst of our folly, such admirable power in the midst of our weakness, such holiness in the midst of our corruptions, such love in the midst of our unworthiness, such Justice to our enemies in the midst of their pride, carries it on After such a manner, that they who read these things must stand amazed,
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and cry out, O how wonderfull are thy doings O Lord toward thy poore unworthy flock in the kingdome of England! Now could we get our hearts raised thus to give God the glory due to his name, it would please him better then a bullock that hath hornes and hoofes;
and cry out, Oh how wonderful Are thy doings O Lord towards thy poor unworthy flock in the Kingdom of England! Now could we get our hearts raised thus to give God the glory due to his name, it would please him better then a bullock that hath horns and hoofes;
never could we live to better purpose, it were an excellent work to have these wayes and goings of our God and King written for the generations to come, that the people who shall be created may praise the Lord:
never could we live to better purpose, it were an excellent work to have these ways and goings of our God and King written for the generations to come, that the people who shall be created may praise the Lord:
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that seeing it is the Lords glory to build up the Church, you would make it your glory, that you would be like unto God, that you would esteem your selves never so truely in your glory,
that seeing it is the lords glory to built up the Church, you would make it your glory, that you would be like unto God, that you would esteem your selves never so truly in your glory,
how they lay out all their wit, power, and interest, which they have in Court, in Countrey, in City, by Letters, by Travels, by Bloud, by any thing, that they might (with Sanballat and Tobiah) cause this work of God to cease; you know this.
how they lay out all their wit, power, and Interest, which they have in Court, in Country, in city, by Letters, by Travels, by Blood, by any thing, that they might (with Sanballat and Tobiah) cause this work of God to cease; you know this.
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First, you may possibly demand, what may or can we doe, or what can any creature doe, seeing you were taught that the building of Zion is Gods work alone?
First, you may possibly demand, what may or can we do, or what can any creature do, seeing you were taught that the building of Zion is God's work alone?
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The Ruler of the Synagogue and his family, the Centurion and his family, Onesiphorus and his family, Crispus and his family, Lydia and her family, and many others:
The Ruler of the Synagogue and his family, the Centurion and his family, Onesiphorus and his family, Crispus and his family, Lydia and her family, and many Others:
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and people may lawfully submit to your discretion, without seeking any further for a particular warrant out of the Word, in the things that concerne this present life:
and people may lawfully submit to your discretion, without seeking any further for a particular warrant out of the Word, in the things that concern this present life:
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but (my Lords) it is not so in the building of Zion, matters of Religion are spirituall and heavenly things, which pertaine onely to God, the soules and consciences of men,
but (my lords) it is not so in the building of Zion, matters of Religion Are spiritual and heavenly things, which pertain only to God, the Souls and Consciences of men,
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these are things which cannot be carried along by naturall reason, or civill prudence, but onely by the light of that spirituall and heavenly Rule, the Word of God;
these Are things which cannot be carried along by natural reason, or civil prudence, but only by the Light of that spiritual and heavenly Rule, the Word of God;
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all the rubbish, all the drosse, the Antichristian pelfe and garbidge that the house of God is defiled with, you are to throw it all out, with Josiah, into the brook Kidron; to sweep it all out,
all the rubbish, all the dross, the Antichristian pelf and garbage that the house of God is defiled with, you Are to throw it all out, with Josiah, into the brook Kidron; to sweep it all out,
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and to bring back the people, who have been misled into Arminianisme, to Popery, to Superstition, to any of these abominable wayes, you are to remove all these stumbling-blocks,
and to bring back the people, who have been misled into Arminianism, to Popery, to Superstition, to any of these abominable ways, you Are to remove all these stumbling-blocks,
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thus did Jehoshaphat, thus did Hezekiah, thus did Josiah, thus did Ezra and Nehemiah, all the good Kings of old, they all made it their care to command the people, to make them enter into an Oath, and a Curse;
thus did Jehoshaphat, thus did Hezekiah, thus did Josiah, thus did Ezra and Nehemiah, all the good Kings of old, they all made it their care to command the people, to make them enter into an Oath, and a Curse;
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I confesse, I think it is not in the power of Magistrates to compell a people (unto whom God can lay no claime by Covenant) to alter from a heathenish Religion to be the Lords people,
I confess, I think it is not in the power of Magistrates to compel a people (unto whom God can lay no claim by Covenant) to altar from a Heathenish Religion to be the lords people,
yea and to punish them severely, if they blaspheme, or seek to draw away Gods people to Idolatry, &c. When the Jewes, David, or Solomon, or any of their Kings, conquered the Nations round about them, they never compelled any of them to forsake their false Gods,
yea and to Punish them severely, if they Blaspheme, or seek to draw away God's people to Idolatry, etc. When the Jews, David, or Solomon, or any of their Kings, conquered the nations round about them, they never compelled any of them to forsake their false God's,
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but a people who once had in Covenant made themselves the Lords, and so the Lord by virtue of the Covenant could lay claim to them and their posterity, his Princes and servants have ever (according to his will) compelled these to stand to their Covenant,
but a people who once had in Covenant made themselves the lords, and so the Lord by virtue of the Covenant could lay claim to them and their posterity, his Princes and Servants have ever (according to his will) compelled these to stand to their Covenant,
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For our selves, our Plantations ought never to endevour to convert Infidels by violence, Christs people must be a willing people, we leave such conversions to the Spaniards, who worried the Indians to death with dogges,
For our selves, our Plantations ought never to endeavour to convert Infidels by violence, Christ people must be a willing people, we leave such conversions to the Spanish, who worried the Indians to death with Dogs,
but for a people who have received Christianity, and have been seduced to Anti-christianity, to whom still the Lord continues his claime, by the same right that Jehu destroyed Baal, and other good Kings Jeroboams Calves,
but for a people who have received Christianity, and have been seduced to Antichristianity, to whom still the Lord continues his claim, by the same right that Jehu destroyed Baal, and other good Kings Jeroboams Calves,
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and the rest of their Idols, and compelled them to stand to the Lords Covenant and Oath, by the same warrant and rule may you root out Popery and Heresie,
and the rest of their Idols, and compelled them to stand to the lords Covenant and Oath, by the same warrant and Rule may you root out Popery and Heresy,
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and when you have set the house of God in a good state, the Lord calls you further to take care for the preservation of it, by providing Seminaries of learning and piety, that the Sons of the Prophets may be bred, that there may never want a seed to furnish the house of God;
and when you have Set the house of God in a good state, the Lord calls you further to take care for the preservation of it, by providing Seminaries of learning and piety, that the Sons of the prophets may be bred, that there may never want a seed to furnish the house of God;
And so likewise to convocate Synods, Assemblies, and to encourage Ministers, with putting them upon their duties, quickning them up to it, &c. providing that the mouth of the Oxe be not muzled, that treads out the Corne;
And so likewise to convocate Synods, Assemblies, and to encourage Ministers, with putting them upon their duties, quickening them up to it, etc. providing that the Mouth of the Ox be not muzzled, that treads out the Corn;
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so on the other side to provide that Hereticks and false Teachers, who would withdraw the people from their God, who would steale them away from the knowledge,
so on the other side to provide that Heretics and false Teachers, who would withdraw the people from their God, who would steal them away from the knowledge,
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Now (my Lords) these are admirable duties and dignities, these are such things to be employed in, that there is not an Angel in heaven, not an Apostle now with God,
Now (my lords) these Are admirable duties and dignities, these Are such things to be employed in, that there is not an Angel in heaven, not an Apostle now with God,
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First, your owne standing and condition affords you many notable arguments, such as might even compell you to make it your glory to help forward this great building of the Church of God.
First, your own standing and condition affords you many notable Arguments, such as might even compel you to make it your glory to help forward this great building of the Church of God.
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Now God having made you greater then others, he expects, and certainly it would be a very comely thing, that you should be the forwardest of all to help forward this work, that God is so well pleased with.
Now God having made you greater then Others, he expects, and Certainly it would be a very comely thing, that you should be the forwardest of all to help forward this work, that God is so well pleased with.
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Nay thirdly, (my Lords) you are Noble-men, and therefore you cannot out of true Nobility but desire to have your hands in noble and honourable imploiments;
Nay Thirdly, (my lords) you Are Noblemen, and Therefore you cannot out of true Nobilt but desire to have your hands in noble and honourable employments;
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so for God to say, for the Registers of his acts and worthy deeds to say, Such a Noble-man, such an Earle, such a Lord, stood out in my cause and worke,
so for God to say, for the Registers of his acts and worthy Deeds to say, Such a Nobleman, such an Earl, such a Lord, stood out in my cause and work,
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God hath called you to it, as expresly as he did call Bezaleel and Aholiab, as he called Hiram, when Solomon sent for him, to help him build the Temple:
God hath called you to it, as expressly as he did call Bezaleel and Aholiab, as he called Hiram, when Solomon sent for him, to help him built the Temple:
he could have cast your lot to be meane men, or in his providence have left you among them who have deserted him and his cause, (who shall therfore one day be cloathed in confusion) but he hath kept you here,
he could have cast your lot to be mean men, or in his providence have left you among them who have deserted him and his cause, (who shall Therefore one day be clothed in confusion) but he hath kept you Here,
and when God calls, you may be bold to follow him, rely upon him for wisdome, counsell, strength, successe, &c. according to that promise Esa. 45. 2. I will go before thee, I will break in peeces gates of brasse,
and when God calls, you may be bold to follow him, rely upon him for Wisdom, counsel, strength, success, etc. according to that promise Isaiah 45. 2. I will go before thee, I will break in Pieces gates of brass,
though you have been building in a very troublesome time, and have for our sinnes met with many a stop, many a Perez-Vzzah in bringing-in the Ark of God, a blessed alteration hath God made in our affaires;
though you have been building in a very troublesome time, and have for our Sins met with many a stop, many a Perez-Vzzah in bringing-in the Ark of God, a blessed alteration hath God made in our affairs;
since we have owned his cause, how hath he owned us? what deep conspiracies hath he detected? what victories hath he bestowed? how many waies hath he blessed us,
since we have owned his cause, how hath he owned us? what deep conspiracies hath he detected? what victories hath he bestowed? how many ways hath he blessed us,
in this cause of God you are like the first sheet of an Impression, when that is printed, it is a patterne for thousands to be wrought off afterwards with ease.
in this cause of God you Are like the First sheet of an Impression, when that is printed, it is a pattern for thousands to be wrought off afterwards with ease.
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Nay lastly, know it for certaine, that in this point of the purgation and reformation of Religion, all the well-affected of England will live and die with you:
Nay lastly, know it for certain, that in this point of the purgation and Reformation of Religion, all the Well-affected of England will live and die with you:
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and you shall find England will never desert you, the State of England, the well-affected, the Gentry, the People, the Ministers will live and die with you,
and you shall find England will never desert you, the State of England, the Well-affected, the Gentry, the People, the Ministers will live and die with you,
My Lords, consider of these things seriously, and let these arguments, taken from your owne condition and standing, provoke you to goe on resolutely in this glorious work.
My lords, Consider of these things seriously, and let these Arguments, taken from your own condition and standing, provoke you to go on resolutely in this glorious work.
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Jehu, though not sound at heart, entailed the Crowne of Israel to the fourth generation upon his posteritie, for sticking to God in the cause of Baal, in rooting Baal out of Israel; and God promised concerning Solomon, he shall build my house,
Jehu, though not found At heart, entailed the Crown of Israel to the fourth generation upon his posterity, for sticking to God in the cause of Baal, in rooting Baal out of Israel; and God promised Concerning Solomon, he shall built my house,
and God said to David in the same chapter, because he had but a purpose to build a house for the Lord, because it was in thy heart to doe it, I will build thy house for ever;
and God said to David in the same chapter, Because he had but a purpose to built a house for the Lord, Because it was in thy heart to do it, I will built thy house for ever;
and bring Gods blessing upon your families, know certainly this is the onely way, other projects will not doe it, he can cut off families and houses in their greatest glory:
and bring God's blessing upon your families, know Certainly this is the only Way, other projects will not do it, he can Cut off families and houses in their greatest glory:
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Shebna thought by pride, and pomp, and state, to carry it out, but shalt thou reigne (saith God) because thou hast built thee a brave house? Ile kick thee like a ball in strange countries:
Shebna Thought by pride, and pomp, and state, to carry it out, but shalt thou Reign (Says God) Because thou hast built thee a brave house? I'll kick thee like a ball in strange countries:
when the day of account and reward comes, they who faithfully work most in this building, shall have the best wages, they shall sit upon thrones there,
when the day of account and reward comes, they who faithfully work most in this building, shall have the best wages, they shall fit upon thrones there,
That Heathen King Artaxerxes, sent a letter by Ezra, to all the Governours, and bids them, that they should let Ezra have all that he would desire for the House of God,
That Heathen King Artaxerxes, sent a Letter by Ezra, to all the Governors, and bids them, that they should let Ezra have all that he would desire for the House of God,
I am perswaded, you all think that the seeds of deadly and continuall feuds are now rooted between Family and Family, Neighbour and Neighbour, such are the plunders and havocks made out of cruell spight,
I am persuaded, you all think that the seeds of deadly and continual feuds Are now rooted between Family and Family, Neighbour and Neighbour, such Are the plunders and havocs made out of cruel spite,
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It's said of the Trojans Palladium, and the Romans Ancile, that they were the protection of those Cities, that while they were safe, no Enemy could hurt them;
It's said of the Trojans Palladium, and the Romans Ancile, that they were the protection of those Cities, that while they were safe, no Enemy could hurt them;
Certainely the establishing of this, will bee the Palladium and Ancile of England; you have a promise in the fourth of Isaiah, the latter end of it, The Lord would create upon every dwelling of Mount Zion, a pillar of a cloud,
Certainly the establishing of this, will be the Palladium and Ancile of England; you have a promise in the fourth of Isaiah, the latter end of it, The Lord would create upon every Dwelling of Mount Zion, a pillar of a cloud,
And you have had good experience of the fruit of Religion, in this huge conflict wee have had these three or foure yeeres together for our Religion, and Liberty;
And you have had good experience of the fruit of Religion, in this huge conflict we have had these three or foure Years together for our Religion, and Liberty;
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mark, who are they that have left you, and who adheard unto you, whether the Counties that have forsaken you, have not generally been the dark places, the Cities,
mark, who Are they that have left you, and who adheard unto you, whither the Counties that have forsaken you, have not generally been the dark places, the Cities,
and whether the City of London, and the Counties which have had the Gospel, where Christ hath been soundly preached, have not been the men, who to the exhausting of all, have adheared to you in your righteous defence;
and whither the city of London, and the Counties which have had the Gospel, where christ hath been soundly preached, have not been the men, who to the exhausting of all, have adhered to you in your righteous defence;
because Jesus Christ hath put it into your hearts, to reform and build up Zion. I will conclude with that promise, in the 58 of Isaiah, the latter end, where the Lord exhorts his people to build the old waste places,
Because jesus christ hath put it into your hearts, to reform and built up Zion. I will conclude with that promise, in the 58 of Isaiah, the latter end, where the Lord exhorts his people to built the old waste places,
and repaire the Cities for the generations, &c. The great incouragement which the Lord there gives them is, The glory of the Lord shall bee their Rereward; not their reward onely, but their rereward, their reserve; that that shall back them;
and repair the Cities for the generations, etc. The great encouragement which the Lord there gives them is, The glory of the Lord shall be their Rearward; not their reward only, but their rearward, their reserve; that that shall back them;
And this is the first Circumstance from which the Prophet so magnifies this work of building up Zion, because when the Lord doth build up Zion, hee appears in his glory:
And this is the First Circumstance from which the Prophet so Magnifies this work of building up Zion, Because when the Lord does built up Zion, he appears in his glory:
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That God doth thus appeare when he builds up Zion, proved. Psal. 87. 3. Esa 4. 5. & 60. 1 & 66. 18. & 59. 19. & 11. 10. Psal. 142. 8. Psal. 93. opened.
That God does thus appear when he builds up Zion, proved. Psalm 87. 3. Isaiah 4. 5. & 60. 1 & 66. 18. & 59. 19. & 11. 10. Psalm 142. 8. Psalm 93. opened.
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