A sacred panegyrick, or A sermon of thanks-giving, preached to the two Houses of Parliament, His Excellency the Earl of Essex, the Lord Major, court of alderman, and common councell of the city of London, the reverend Assembly of Divines, and commissioners from the Church of Scotland. Vpon occasion of their solemn feasting, to testifie their thankfullnes to God, and union and concord one with another, after so many designes to divide them, and thereby ruine the Kingdome, Ianuary 18. 1643. By Stephen Marshall, B.D. minister of Gods Word at Finching-field in Essex. Published by order of the Lords and Commons.
RIght Honourable and Beloved in the Lord, this day is a day purposely set apart for feasting; and it is like one of the Lords feasts, where you have a feast and a holy Convocation:
RIght Honourable and beloved in the Lord, this day is a day purposely Set apart for feasting; and it is like one of the lords feasts, where you have a feast and a holy Convocation:
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But if you please you may first feast your eyes; doe but behold the face of this Assembly, I dare say it will be one of the excellentest feasts that ever your eyes were refreshed with:
But if you please you may First feast your eyes; do but behold the face of this Assembly, I Dare say it will be one of the excellentest feasts that ever your eyes were refreshed with:
and to purge and reforme a back-sliding and a polluted Church, you may behold them still not only preserved from so many treacherous designes, secret treasons,
and to purge and reform a backsliding and a polluted Church, you may behold them still not only preserved from so many treacherous designs, secret treasons,
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Here also you may behold the Representative body of the City of London, the Lord Mayor, the Court of Aldermen, the Common Councell, the Militia, and in them the face and affection of this glorious City;
Here also you may behold the Representative body of the city of London, the Lord Mayor, the Court of Aldermen, the Common Council, the Militia, and in them the face and affection of this glorious city;
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and after the expence of millions of treasure, and thousands of their lives, still as faithfull and resolute to live and die in the cause of God as ever heretofore.
and After the expense of millions of treasure, and thousands of their lives, still as faithful and resolute to live and die in the cause of God as ever heretofore.
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Here you may likewise see a Reverend Assembly of grave and learned Divines, who daily wait upon the Angel in the Mount, to receive from him the lively Oracles,
Here you may likewise see a Reverend Assembly of grave and learned Divines, who daily wait upon the Angel in the Mount, to receive from him the lively Oracles,
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and to hold it out to all the world, and thereby to testifie, that as one man they will live and dye together in this common cause of God, of our Lord Iesus Christ his Church, and these three Kingdomes. O beloved!
and to hold it out to all the world, and thereby to testify, that as one man they will live and die together in this Common cause of God, of our Lord Iesus christ his Church, and these three Kingdoms. O Beloved!
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Me thinkes I may call this Assembly The hoste of God; I could call this place Mahanaim; and I beleeve there are many in the Assembly who could say as old Jacob did,
Me thinks I may call this Assembly The host of God; I could call this place Mahanaim; and I believe there Are many in the Assembly who could say as old Jacob did,
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and that it is yet thus with our unworthy England: and for my owne part, I professe I am almost like the Queene of Sheba, when she had seen the Court of Solomon, that she had no spirit left in her,
and that it is yet thus with our unworthy England: and for my own part, I profess I am almost like the Queen of Sheba, when she had seen the Court of Solomon, that she had no Spirit left in her,
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I should in the joy of my heart say this presently, but that I have first some banqueting stuffe for your soules, such as God hath brought to my hand, to set before you for your inward refreshing;
I should in the joy of my heart say this presently, but that I have First Some banqueting stuff for your Souls, such as God hath brought to my hand, to Set before you for your inward refreshing;
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and on camels and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meale, cakes of figges, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oyle, and sheep abundantly; for there was joyin Israel.
and on Camels and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and sheep abundantly; for there was joyin Israel.
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Fifthly, you shall find also, that the persons who met here, were the same which had adhered to the right side, to the cause which God did own & blesse;
Fifthly, you shall find also, that the Persons who met Here, were the same which had adhered to the right side, to the cause which God did own & bless;
the expence of all our treasure, and all our blood hath bin to that end that he might have the wicked removed from his throne, that as another David, hee might rule over us in the feare of God, that hee might be as the light of the morning when the Sun ariseth, even a morning without clouds:
the expense of all our treasure, and all our blood hath been to that end that he might have the wicked removed from his throne, that as Another David, he might Rule over us in the Fear of God, that he might be as the Light of the morning when the Sun arises, even a morning without Clouds:
And as we have in our Covenant solemnly sworne (so much as in us lies) to preserve and maintain his person and authority, in the defence of Libertie and Religion,
And as we have in our Covenant solemnly sworn (so much as in us lies) to preserve and maintain his person and Authority, in the defence of Liberty and Religion,
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But in the meane time, wee doe not want a David to suit this David in the Text, we have here the true David, of whom that David was in this very thing a Type, that is, the Lord Jesus Christ, whom wee are endeavouring to set upon his throne, that hee might bee Lord and King in his Israel, over his Church, amongst us:
But in the mean time, we do not want a David to suit this David in the Text, we have Here the true David, of whom that David was in this very thing a Type, that is, the Lord jesus christ, whom we Are endeavouring to Set upon his throne, that he might be Lord and King in his Israel, over his Church, among us:
so this great joy and unanimity of heart, which met in all these at Davids Coronation in Hebron, was but a type of that rejoycing and gladnesse of heart, which should be among the Nations,
so this great joy and unanimity of heart, which met in all these At Davids Coronation in Hebron, was but a type of that rejoicing and gladness of heart, which should be among the nations,
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and before I come to the maine Lesson which I shall insist upon, I would intreat you to looke a little back into the whole Chapter, where you will find Davids case,
and before I come to the main lesson which I shall insist upon, I would entreat you to look a little back into the Whole Chapter, where you will find Davids case,
You will in this Chapter find also, that although David and his adherents in the defence of his innocent righteous Cause, were oftentimes brought very low, to a dead low ebbe,
You will in this Chapter find also, that although David and his adherents in the defence of his innocent righteous Cause, were oftentimes brought very low, to a dead low ebb,
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You will find also in this Chapter, That such as did adhere to David in his low condition, (when the Lord had tryed and humbled them all) found to their comfort in the end, that they were no losers by it;
You will find also in this Chapter, That such as did adhere to David in his low condition, (when the Lord had tried and humbled them all) found to their Comfort in the end, that they were no losers by it;
And this, That in the end God open'd the eyes of many of those who were most malignant and opposite, not only to see the righteousnesse of Davids Cause, but their hearts came cordially to joyne with him.
And this, That in the end God opened the eyes of many of those who were most malignant and opposite, not only to see the righteousness of Davids Cause, but their hearts Come cordially to join with him.
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And this also you may observe, That God gave to Davids helpers such courage and strength, that oftentimes ten of them could chase a thousand & an hundred put ten thousand to flight.
And this also you may observe, That God gave to Davids helpers such courage and strength, that oftentimes ten of them could chase a thousand & an hundred put ten thousand to flight.
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These, & many more such things as these (which would be very profitable for our meditation, in these our distressed times) you may find in reading this Chapter;
These, & many more such things as these (which would be very profitable for our meditation, in these our distressed times) you may find in reading this Chapter;
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The manner of expressing their joy was this, they were eating, and drinking, and feasting, at the cost of all the Tribes in whose precincts their meeting was;
The manner of expressing their joy was this, they were eating, and drinking, and feasting, At the cost of all the Tribes in whose precincts their meeting was;
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Those of Zebulon, and Napthali, and Issachar, did in abundance expend their Oxen, and Sheepe, and Wine, and Oile, and all the delicates, to refresh their Brethren;
Those of Zebulon, and Naphtali, and Issachar, did in abundance expend their Oxen, and Sheep, and Wine, and Oil, and all the delicates, to refresh their Brothers;
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and Commons, and Souldiers, and Citizens, and Divines, to set up David for their King; such an union and concurrence is a matter of the greatest joy in all the World. Secondly,
and Commons, and Soldiers, and Citizens, and Divines, to Set up David for their King; such an Union and concurrence is a matter of the greatest joy in all the World. Secondly,
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I begin with the first of these, That it is a matter of the greatest joy in all the World, that can bee to any people, to finde such a concurrence as there was in this Chapter, to set up David to be their King: Where first we must inquire, what is here intended by setting up David to bee their King:
I begin with the First of these, That it is a matter of the greatest joy in all the World, that can be to any people, to find such a concurrence as there was in this Chapter, to Set up David to be their King: Where First we must inquire, what is Here intended by setting up David to be their King:
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The first is Typicall; the second is Politicall; Typicall, and so David is Christ: Politicall, and so David is intended by God to be the pattern of a good King, the patterne and the Copy that all true Kings should write after;
The First is Typical; the second is Political; Typical, and so David is christ: Political, and so David is intended by God to be the pattern of a good King, the pattern and the Copy that all true Kings should write After;
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Christ is ordinarily called David; you will not find any one person (who was a type of Christ) by whose name Christ is expresly called in his kingly office,
christ is ordinarily called David; you will not find any one person (who was a type of christ) by whose name christ is expressly called in his kingly office,
so David in the typicall relation is Christ. Then in the politicall relation, the Lord in tended him the patterne of a good King, and therefore you shall finde that all the Kings that for foure or five hundred yeares did succeed in Israel and Judah,
so David in the typical Relation is christ. Then in the political Relation, the Lord in tended him the pattern of a good King, and Therefore you shall find that all the Kings that for foure or five hundred Years did succeed in Israel and Judah,
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but not with such a heart as David; such an one walked not in the wayes of David; such an ones heart was not like unto Davids: so that David was in all intended by God to be the patterne o• a good King
but not with such a heart as David; such an one walked not in the ways of David; such an ones heart was not like unto Davids: so that David was in all intended by God to be the pattern o• a good King
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first, he called all his Parliament together and the Convocation of the Ministers also, and there they consulted to goe and bring up the Arke of God from Kiriath-jearim (which Arke of God was a Type of the Lord Jesus Christ) they all agree to bring it up to set it in his owne place, in a better state then formerly it had been,
First, he called all his Parliament together and the Convocation of the Ministers also, and there they consulted to go and bring up the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim (which Ark of God was a Type of the Lord jesus christ) they all agree to bring it up to Set it in his own place, in a better state then formerly it had been,
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Now when they concurred in this action, you shall finde that David and all the house of Israel plaied before the Lord on all manner of instrument, on Harps and Psalteries, on Timbrels and on Cornets and on Cimbals, with shouting and sound of Trumpets,
Now when they concurred in this actium, you shall find that David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of Instrument, on Harps and Psalteries, on Timbrels and on Cornets and on Cymbals, with shouting and found of Trumpets,
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and the King himselfe being cloathed with a linne Ephod danced with all his might, and gloried in his dancing, though we know Michal his wife despiled him for it,
and the King himself being clothed with a linne Ephod danced with all his might, and gloried in his dancing, though we know Michal his wife despiled him for it,
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and all this because they so well agreed in bringing the Arke, and setting it up in his place, in the Tabernacle that David had pitched for it, which was nothing in effect,
and all this Because they so well agreed in bringing the Ark, and setting it up in his place, in the Tabernacle that David had pitched for it, which was nothing in Effect,
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So likewise when Solomon had builded the Temple, in 1 King. 8. when the Arke was to be set upon the Table in the holy of holiest, which was properly the type of setting the Lord Iesus Christ upon the throne of Maiestie on high, at the right hand of God,
So likewise when Solomon had built the Temple, in 1 King. 8. when the Ark was to be Set upon the Table in the holy of Holiest, which was properly the type of setting the Lord Iesus christ upon the throne of Majesty on high, At the right hand of God,
when there was a concurrence of the Princes and Nobles, who joined with him to doe this, there was such a holy feast made, that Solomon for his share spent twenty thousand Oxen,
when there was a concurrence of the Princes and Nobles, who joined with him to do this, there was such a holy feast made, that Solomon for his share spent twenty thousand Oxen,
and after all this holy feasting upon sacrifices, hee and all Israel with him held a feast, from the entring in of Hamath unto the river of Egipt before the Lord, seven daies,
and After all this holy feasting upon Sacrifices, he and all Israel with him held a feast, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt before the Lord, seven days,
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and then all the people departed home to their houses, joifull and glad of heart for all this goodnesse of the Lord Iehovah, in giving them the Lord Iesus Christ to reigne over them.
and then all the people departed home to their houses, joifull and glad of heart for all this Goodness of the Lord Jehovah, in giving them the Lord Iesus christ to Reign over them.
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and for this though I might name many Scriptures, I will satisfie my selfe with two: the one is in the ninth of Esay and the beginning of it, The Lord there spake of a very sad affliction which the church should lie under, very uncomfortable times they should live in,
and for this though I might name many Scriptures, I will satisfy my self with two: the one is in the ninth of Isaiah and the beginning of it, The Lord there spoke of a very sad affliction which the Church should lie under, very uncomfortable times they should live in,
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and the dividing the the spoile, upon what occasion was that thinke you? You shall find at the 6. verse ▪ or unto us a Child is borne, to us a Son is given, on whose shoulders the Government shall bee laid, who shall be set upon the Throne of David his Father, to order and rule it;
and the dividing the the spoil, upon what occasion was that think you? You shall find At the 6. verse ▪ or unto us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, on whose shoulders the Government shall be laid, who shall be Set upon the Throne of David his Father, to order and Rule it;
but especially out of the book of Revelation. I could give you many evidences, be pleased to turne to one only, Chapter 19. from the first verse to the eight, where you will find a Panegyrick celebrated with great joy, by a great multitude of people, a great voice from the throne calling upon them; to praising and rejoicing;
but especially out of the book of Revelation. I could give you many evidences, be pleased to turn to one only, Chapter 19. from the First verse to the eight, where you will find a Panegyric celebrated with great joy, by a great multitude of people, a great voice from the throne calling upon them; to praising and rejoicing;
But to make it yet more plaine, you know that joy is, acquiescentia voluntatis in bono sibi congruenti, a pleasure or delight from some good thing we possesse or certainly expect, which breeds satisfaction in the will and pleasure in the sensitive soule, upon the delating the heart in the breast,
But to make it yet more plain, you know that joy is, Acquiescentia voluntatis in Bono sibi congruenti, a pleasure or delight from Some good thing we possess or Certainly expect, which breeds satisfaction in the will and pleasure in the sensitive soul, upon the delating the heart in the breast,
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Now I shall fhew you (God willing that the setting up of Jesus Christ after their manner, is the most excellent, suitable, congruous good that which will and may most satisfie and dilate the heart of any thing else whatever.
Now I shall fhew you (God willing that the setting up of jesus christ After their manner, is the most excellent, suitable, congruous good that which will and may most satisfy and dilate the heart of any thing Else whatever.
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Secondly, that the Concurrence of the Nobles and Commons, and Souldiers, and Ministers, and Citizens to this work, their concurrence I say in this worke, is the most glorious, the most aimiable, the most desirable means of attaining this great good that any soule can wish;
Secondly, that the Concurrence of the Nobles and Commons, and Soldiers, and Ministers, and Citizens to this work, their concurrence I say in this work, is the most glorious, the most amiable, the most desirable means of attaining this great good that any soul can wish;
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Hyram the wealthy King of Tyrus wrote a Letter to him, wherein he calls himself his Servant and saith, because the Lord loved his People, he set up thee to bee King over them.
Hyram the wealthy King of Tyre wrote a letter to him, wherein he calls himself his Servant and Says, Because the Lord loved his People, he Set up thee to be King over them.
Or as the Queene of Sheba or 〈 ◊ 〉 and his People, Happy are thy men, happy are these thy Subiects and Servants, which 〈 … 〉 continually before thee because God loven Israel to establesh him for ever,
Or as the Queen of Sheba or 〈 ◊ 〉 and his People, Happy Are thy men, happy Are these thy Subjects and Servants, which 〈 … 〉 continually before thee Because God loven Israel to establesh him for ever,
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2. Consider the advantage that commeth to a State and people governed by him, the infinite gaine and happinesse of all his Subjects under him, David bid them all weepe for Saul, because hee cloathed them all in scariet;
2. Consider the advantage that comes to a State and people governed by him, the infinite gain and happiness of all his Subject's under him, David bid them all weep for Saul, Because he clothed them all in scariet;
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But let mee tell you, it is onely the Lord Jesus Christ and his Government that maketh a Nation or a People furnished with an all-sufficiency of all things, As
But let me tell you, it is only the Lord jesus christ and his Government that makes a nation or a People furnished with an All-sufficiency of all things, As
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The Glory of Christs Government to his People stands in this, that the maketh their souls their best part, their Spirituall-part, their Eternall part; he maketh their soules I say, infinitly happy in being a King over them, which no other Government reacheth to, no not in any degree,
The Glory of Christ Government to his People Stands in this, that the makes their Souls their best part, their Spirituall-part, their Eternal part; he makes their Souls I say, infinitely happy in being a King over them, which no other Government reaches to, no not in any degree,
so that not a man of them shall ever be called to an account before God for any thing they have done against him, He maketh all of them righteous, the Lord saith to him, thy people shall be all righteous He doth adopt them all to be His children;
so that not a man of them shall ever be called to an account before God for any thing they have done against him, He makes all of them righteous, the Lord Says to him, thy people shall be all righteous He does adopt them all to be His children;
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and see his face, they may all present their supplications to him for themselves and others, with assurance to be heard and answered in all things according to his will:
and see his face, they may all present their supplications to him for themselves and Others, with assurance to be herd and answered in all things according to his will:
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It is in fiers, in beginning and degree here in this world, but afterwards shall to all eternity bee manifested and made good of them all in the highest heavens;
It is in fierce, in beginning and degree Here in this world, but afterwards shall to all eternity be manifested and made good of them all in the highest heavens;
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now the happinesse of the soule is so excellent, and so desirable to all men, that you know, that the very heathen by the light of nature did account this the greatest happinesse of all to any state, to have Religion on set up, which was for their soules happinesse as they conceived.
now the happiness of the soul is so excellent, and so desirable to all men, that you know, that the very heathen by the Light of nature did account this the greatest happiness of all to any state, to have Religion on Set up, which was for their Souls happiness as they conceived.
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It is observable, that you can hardly meet with one Philosopher, or any one Law-giver among all the Heathen, who did not make Religion (which was for the worship of their gods,
It is observable, that you can hardly meet with one Philosopher, or any one Lawgiver among all the Heathen, who did not make Religion (which was for the worship of their God's,
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yea, so sacred a thing it was among them, that cul•us deorum, the worship of their gods, was the principall care and charge of their Princes, who therefore were their chiefe Priests:
yea, so sacred a thing it was among them, that cul•us Gods, the worship of their God's, was the principal care and charge of their Princes, who Therefore were their chief Priests:
but yet thus much wee learne from it, that in their judgments which c•n procure the eternall happinesse of mans immortall soule, is the greatest gaine the greatest advantage of all other;
but yet thus much we Learn from it, that in their Judgments which c•n procure the Eternal happiness of men immortal soul, is the greatest gain the greatest advantage of all other;
let them be never so happy in him, yet if they want power to defend his Kingdome from violence of other States, both he and they may soon prove miserable;
let them be never so happy in him, yet if they want power to defend his Kingdom from violence of other States, both he and they may soon prove miserable;
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I need not in this Assembly tell you what strength they have, Salvation is prepared for walls and Bulwarks, he himselfe is a wall of fire round about, so that no enemies shall dare come nigh to them;
I need not in this Assembly tell you what strength they have, Salvation is prepared for walls and Bulwarks, he himself is a wall of fire round about, so that no enemies shall Dare come High to them;
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All power is his both in heaven and in the earth, if he speake but the word all his enemies are overthrown, let God arise (speaking of Christ) Psal. 68. let God arise, and his enemies shall be scattered, they fly as the dust before the wind, as the wax before the fire, as stubble before the flame, so doe his enemies fall if Christ will but appeare against them.
All power is his both in heaven and in the earth, if he speak but the word all his enemies Are overthrown, let God arise (speaking of christ) Psalm 68. let God arise, and his enemies shall be scattered, they fly as the dust before the wind, as the wax before the fire, as stubble before the flame, so do his enemies fallen if christ will but appear against them.
yea, and while they are under his government, his government shall grow more glorious, more vict••ious; of the increase of his Government and Peace, there shall be no end;
yea, and while they Are under his government, his government shall grow more glorious, more vict••ious; of the increase of his Government and Peace, there shall be no end;
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The second is, that such a concurrence to find Princes, Nobles, Captaines, &c. (for all these are in my Text ▪) to find the heads of all the Tribes thus concurring to doe it, is the most glorious, amiable and desirable meanes for effecting this work, which to make plaine, I beseech you to consider it two wayes
The second is, that such a concurrence to find Princes, Nobles, Captains, etc. (for all these Are in my Text ▪) to find the Heads of all the Tribes thus concurring to do it, is the most glorious, amiable and desirable means for effecting this work, which to make plain, I beseech you to Consider it two ways
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of God in the Prophesie of Ieremiah and Zephaniah, that he would them one heart and one way, all of them should agree in one to serve him & subiect to him with one consent.
of God in the Prophesy of Jeremiah and Zephaniah, that he would them one heart and one Way, all of them should agree in one to serve him & Subject to him with one consent.
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This made David so ravished in his spirit, when there was such a union and unanimity in his Princes and Nobles, to joine with in preparing for the Temple;
This made David so ravished in his Spirit, when there was such a Union and unanimity in his Princes and Nobles, to join with in preparing for the Temple;
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Who am I Lord? and what i• my people that wee should be able to offer thus willingly after this sort? now therfore O Lord, we thank and blesse thy glorious Name for it:
Who am I Lord? and what i• my people that we should be able to offer thus willingly After this sort? now Therefore Oh Lord, we thank and bless thy glorious Name for it:
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and certainly its the greatest expression they can make, and the greatest glory which the Lord can receive from poore men to have the Heads of a people thus oind to set up Christ upon his Throne:
and Certainly its the greatest expression they can make, and the greatest glory which the Lord can receive from poor men to have the Heads of a people thus oind to Set up christ upon his Throne:
then to have subdued them as Ioshua did the Kings of Canaan: and even so is it here, it's a great exaltation of Christs glory to find whole States thus willing to submit unto him.
then to have subdued them as Ioshua did the Kings of Canaan: and even so is it Here, it's a great exaltation of Christ glory to find Whole States thus willing to submit unto him.
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So when they have sworne a Covenant, and their Princes and Rulers, and all of them joyne together with such an vnanimous consent, it averreth & holdeth out to the world their full and unchanged resolution to spend,
So when they have sworn a Covenant, and their Princes and Rulers, and all of them join together with such an unanimous consent, it averreth & holds out to the world their full and unchanged resolution to spend,
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when they that are their Leaders doe thus goe before them, there is a notable example in this Text of the Tirbe of Issachar. v. 32. of the rest of the tribes it's said how many there came;
when they that Are their Leaders do thus go before them, there is a notable Exampl in this Text of the Tirbe of Issachar. v. 32. of the rest of the tribes it's said how many there Come;
of some Tribes 10 thousand, of some 20. thousand, of some 40. thousand but of the Tribe of Issachar, it is not said how many came, but only 200. that were the Leaders and Lords of that Tribe with perfect heart,
of Some Tribes 10 thousand, of Some 20. thousand, of Some 40. thousand but of the Tribe of Issachar, it is not said how many Come, but only 200. that were the Leaders and lords of that Tribe with perfect heart,
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This is notably set forth in the Booke of Nehemiah, when Tobias and Sanballat, and the rest of them had tried all their wits to devide and scare them, and yet saw, they went on with the worke, that they would build,
This is notably Set forth in the Book of Nehemiah, when Tobias and Sanballat, and the rest of them had tried all their wits to divide and scare them, and yet saw, they went on with the work, that they would built,
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though they built with the sword in one hand and a Trewell in the other, and though they wrought both night and day, and that some slept whilst others waked,
though they built with the sword in one hand and a Trewell in the other, and though they wrought both night and day, and that Some slept while Others waked,
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So that enemies faile in their spirits, when they see without changing the Nobles and Leaders are resoluedly set to carie on this worke, That Christ shall be set vp for Lord and King.
So that enemies fail in their spirits, when they see without changing the Nobles and Leaders Are resolvedly Set to carry on this work, That christ shall be Set up for Lord and King.
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First, what infinite cause have all wee that are here gathered together, to blesse the Lord for this day, for this very day, and all these dayes wherein we now live:
First, what infinite cause have all we that Are Here gathered together, to bless the Lord for this day, for this very day, and all these days wherein we now live:
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I confesse Beloved, I discerne there are very many with whom you shall never talke, but they are complaining of the miserablenesse of our dayes, oh the times are miserable!
I confess beloved, I discern there Are very many with whom you shall never talk, but they Are complaining of the miserableness of our days, o the times Are miserable!
and his figge tree, no adversary nor evill occurrent, and now they heare of nothing but warres, and blood, and exhausting of treasure, and losse of their children and kinred, and plundering their goods every where,
and his fig tree, no adversary nor evil occurrent, and now they hear of nothing but wars, and blood, and exhausting of treasure, and loss of their children and kindred, and plundering their goods every where,
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and to behold a people lye wallowing in their blood, rather then apostating from God, and embracing of Idolatry, and superstition, and banishing of the Lord Christ from amongst them:
and to behold a people lie wallowing in their blood, rather then apostating from God, and embracing of Idolatry, and Superstition, and banishing of the Lord christ from among them:
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as they were then, but take this in, which I am handling, and I will here (in the wisest and greatest Auditory that any man in this Age hath preached unto) not feare to say, that since England was England, since any Booke was written concerning England, never was their that cause of joy and rejoyceing as there is this very day in England: Was there ever a Parliament in England knowne, which laid the cause of Christ and Religion so to heart as this Parliament hath done;
as they were then, but take this in, which I am handling, and I will Here (in the Wisest and greatest Auditory that any man in this Age hath preached unto) not Fear to say, that since England was England, since any Book was written Concerning England, never was their that cause of joy and rejoicing as there is this very day in England: Was there ever a Parliament in England known, which laid the cause of christ and Religion so to heart as this Parliament hath done;
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nor slumber to their eye-lids, till they have found out a place to set the Ark of Christ upon, to set up Christ for their King, Did ever Parliament call such an Assembly of Divines and make them by solemne Vow,
nor slumber to their eyelids, till they have found out a place to Set the Ark of christ upon, to Set up christ for their King, Did ever Parliament call such an Assembly of Divines and make them by solemn Voelli,
was there ever Parliament and Nobilitie, and Ministers, and Citizens, and so many ten thousands of all sorts in England till now, who did joyne in such a Covenant,
was there ever Parliament and Nobilt, and Ministers, and Citizens, and so many ten thousands of all sorts in England till now, who did join in such a Covenant,
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Did ever (when heretofore England hath been engaged in warre and blood) the City of London, the rest of the Tribes, the Godly Party throughout England,
Did ever (when heretofore England hath been engaged in war and blood) the city of London, the rest of the Tribes, the Godly Party throughout England,
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so willingly exhaust themselves, only that Christ might be set up, and willingly, saying every day to the Lord God, Lord take all, so Christ may be but King;
so willingly exhaust themselves, only that christ might be Set up, and willingly, saying every day to the Lord God, Lord take all, so christ may be but King;
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Did ever any of you reade it to be thus with England till now? My heart is towards the Governours of England, which thus willingly offer themselves, and I cannot but tell you, that I think you should all doe as David and the Nobles did,
Did ever any of you read it to be thus with England till now? My heart is towards the Governors of England, which thus willingly offer themselves, and I cannot but tell you, that I think you should all do as David and the Nobles did,
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because their case and ours were very like, for there the Ark had been in Captivity amongst the Philistines, and when it was brought out of Captivity ▪ and placed at Kiriath-Jearim, •it was but in Confinio Philisti•••um, neere the border of the Philistines, whither when Gods people went to worship, they went in danger, they were sub•ect to the incursions of the Philistines, and therefore it is said, all Is••el mourned after the Lord, that is, They could never goe to Worship,
Because their case and ours were very like, for there the Ark had been in Captivity among the philistines, and when it was brought out of Captivity ▪ and placed At Kiriath-Jearim, •it was but in Confinio Philisti•••um, near the border of the philistines, whither when God's people went to worship, they went in danger, they were sub•ect to the incursions of the philistines, and Therefore it is said, all Is••el mourned After the Lord, that is, They could never go to Worship,
When Jehoiada the high Priest on a suddaine brought out young King Joash, when the people thought they should have alwayes laine under the Tyranny of Athalyah, and never seen a Prince more of Davids race,
When Jehoiada the high Priest on a sudden brought out young King Joash, when the people Thought they should have always lain under the Tyranny of Athalyah, and never seen a Prince more of Davids raze,
Honourable and Beloved, had you ever more cause of joy? Verily, if there be any in this Assembly, that thinks not this a sufficient retribution and satisfaction for all his Twentieth Part, for all his Contributions, for all his Payments, and Hazards, if he think himself not well appayed to see the Lord doing all this, I say he is blinde, I say his heart is not right with God, hee hath no share in this present businesse:
Honourable and beloved, had you ever more cause of joy? Verily, if there be any in this Assembly, that thinks not this a sufficient retribution and satisfaction for all his Twentieth Part, for all his Contributions, for all his Payments, and Hazards, if he think himself not well apayed to see the Lord doing all this, I say he is blind, I say his heart is not right with God, he hath no share in this present business:
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so let all England Cry, that our blood, our Armies, our Poverty, our Millions wherein wee are ingaged, are all abundantly repayed in this, That there is such a Concurrence to set up the Lord Christ upon his Throne, to be Lord and King over this our Israel.
so let all England Cry, that our blood, our Armies, our Poverty, our Millions wherein we Are engaged, Are all abundantly repaid in this, That there is such a Concurrence to Set up the Lord christ upon his Throne, to be Lord and King over this our Israel.
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And wherein the Lord hath mercifully Carried you on thus farre, and let me be bold first to speak to you, Right Honourable, the Lords and Commons of the Parliament of England, wee have infinite cause all of us, every day to blesse God for your unwearied labours, that thus you stick to it night and day, and are not discouraged;
And wherein the Lord hath mercifully Carried you on thus Far, and let me be bold First to speak to you, Right Honourable, the lords and Commons of the Parliament of England, we have infinite cause all of us, every day to bless God for your unwearied labours, that thus you stick to it night and day, and Are not discouraged;
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But goe on still, I beseech you, make England a happy Nation, and though many have disserted you, be not dismayed, I tell you their names shall be written in the Dust,
But go on still, I beseech you, make England a happy nation, and though many have disserted you, be not dismayed, I tell you their names shall be written in the Dust,
when yours shall be written in letters of Gold, and the Generations to come shall say, That these Glorious walls of Hierusalem were built in a troublesome time, these foundations of Gods house were laid,
when yours shall be written in letters of Gold, and the Generations to come shall say, That these Glorious walls of Jerusalem were built in a troublesome time, these foundations of God's house were laid,
And you my Righ Honourable and Excellent Lord, and the rest of the Noble Commanders that are ingaged in this service, let me speak a word unto you, I acknowledge what cause England hath to blesse God;
And you my Right Honourable and Excellent Lord, and the rest of the Noble Commanders that Are engaged in this service, let me speak a word unto you, I acknowledge what cause England hath to bless God;
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and your unwearied paines, which you take, how they are presented at Gods throne every day, goe you on, Noble and Resolute Commanders, goe on and fight the Battells of the Lord Jesus Christ, for so I will not now fear to call them,
and your unwearied pains, which you take, how they Are presented At God's throne every day, go you on, Noble and Resolute Commanders, go on and fight the Battles of the Lord jesus christ, for so I will not now Fear to call them,
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except the Malignants in England, doe now see, that the question in England is, whether Christ or Antichrist shall be Lord or King, all in the world, I say again, except our Malignants see it;
except the Malignants in England, do now see, that the question in England is, whither christ or Antichrist shall be Lord or King, all in the world, I say again, except our Malignants see it;
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Goe on therefore couragiously, never can you lay out your blood in such a quarrell, Christ shed all his blood to save you from hell, venture all yours to set vp him vpon his throne, that you may be made happy under him, that you may preserve your Liberties and Lawes,
Go on Therefore courageously, never can you lay out your blood in such a quarrel, christ shed all his blood to save you from hell, venture all yours to Set up him upon his throne, that you may be made happy under him, that you may preserve your Liberties and Laws,
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And you likewise Reverend Fathers and Bretheren, you the Assembly of Divines, and the Reverend and honourable Commissioners of the Church of Scotland joyned with them for the effecting of this worke, goe you on I beseech you, wait upon God, humble your selues for former pollutions, endeavour to see the patterne of the Lords house, that you may hold out the true discription of the Lambs wife, that England may be in love with it, that you may have in due time the glory and praise of being Masierbuilders in this great worke of God:
And you likewise Reverend Father's and Brethren, you the Assembly of Divines, and the Reverend and honourable Commissioners of the Church of Scotland joined with them for the effecting of this work, go you on I beseech you, wait upon God, humble your selves for former pollutions, endeavour to see the pattern of the lords house, that you may hold out the true description of the Lambs wife, that England may be in love with it, that you may have in due time the glory and praise of being Masierbuilders in this great work of God:
and be a patterne to all the Cities in the world, as thou art this day in expending all for thy Glorious King the Lord Christ, whom thou hast thus farre owned,
and be a pattern to all the Cities in the world, as thou art this day in expending all for thy Glorious King the Lord christ, whom thou hast thus Far owned,
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when it is for the Lord Christ, and purity of Religion which the enemy would deprive thee of together with thy civill Liberties ▪ never could it goe so honourably,
when it is for the Lord christ, and purity of Religion which the enemy would deprive thee of together with thy civil Liberties ▪ never could it go so honourably,
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Goe on therefore I beseech you all, and cary on the worke, and for your incouragement remember and observe how the Lord your God goeth before you, observe him in all his goings,
Go on Therefore I beseech you all, and carry on the work, and for your encouragement Remember and observe how the Lord your God Goes before you, observe him in all his goings,
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and sometimes both of them mingled together, And although as yet this day of our visitation is like that day in Zacharie, Neither darke nor light, but between them both, in the evening you shall have light abundantly, attend therefore upon the worke,
and sometime both of them mingled together, And although as yet this day of our Visitation is like that day in Zacharias, Neither dark nor Light, but between them both, in the evening you shall have Light abundantly, attend Therefore upon the work,
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and resolve (the Lord assisting you) never to give over, till you have set up David ▪ to be your King, that is, Christ upon his Throne and for your helpe in it, I will commend to you certaine quallifications, which you shall finde in this very Chapter, amongst them that came thus to set up David to be King.
and resolve (the Lord assisting you) never to give over, till you have Set up David ▪ to be your King, that is, christ upon his Throne and for your help in it, I will commend to you certain qualifications, which you shall find in this very Chapter, among them that Come thus to Set up David to be King.
when some of those that David most suspected, came unto him when hee was at a very low ebbe, he asked them whether they came friendly and heartily, they answered presently, thine we are, David, Peace be unto thee, &c. So say, thine we are, Lord Christ, thine we are, peace be to thy Cause;
when Some of those that David most suspected, Come unto him when he was At a very low ebb, he asked them whither they Come friendly and heartily, they answered presently, thine we Are, David, Peace be unto thee, etc. So say, thine we Are, Lord christ, thine we Are, peace be to thy Cause;
I will, saith Paul, shew you a more excellent way, and that is Love, a more excellent way then coming wth interpretation of Tongues a more excellent way then Prophecying, the most excellent of all others they came with infinite readinesse of spirit, so ready, that no man should need to call, goe ye, and goe ye, but let us goe, every one striving which should be first.
I will, Says Paul, show you a more excellent Way, and that is Love, a more excellent Way then coming with Interpretation of Tongues a more excellent Way then Prophesying, the most excellent of all Others they Come with infinite readiness of Spirit, so ready, that no man should need to call, go you, and go you, but let us go, every one striving which should be First.
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so my Text saith, All these came with one heart, and one minde, and again, all of them with one perfect heart, to set up David to be their King: This I would commend to you,
so my Text Says, All these Come with one heart, and one mind, and again, all of them with one perfect heart, to Set up David to be their King: This I would commend to you,
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as the greatest means of all the rest, beloved, there is innumerable arguments for the perswading of you to it, it is the work of this day, you are this day met together to praise God for it,
as the greatest means of all the rest, Beloved, there is innumerable Arguments for the persuading of you to it, it is the work of this day, you Are this day met together to praise God for it,
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1. This vnity of heart, and concurrence of spirit to this worke, is the beautifullest thing in all the world ▪ behould how comely a thing it is for bretheren to dwell together in vnity, nothing more beautifull then vnity and concord in a good worke:
1. This unity of heart, and concurrence of Spirit to this work, is the beautifullest thing in all the world ▪ behold how comely a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity, nothing more beautiful then unity and concord in a good work:
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All that write of beauty, say, that Symotry is the best part of it, to have a sweet joyning of spirits and hearts together to set vp Christs Kingdome is the loveliest thing in the world.
All that write of beauty, say, that Symotry is the best part of it, to have a sweet joining of spirits and hearts together to Set up Christ Kingdom is the loveliest thing in the world.
2ly, It is vtile aswell as jucundum, strong aswell as lovely, it is the greatest meanes of safety in all the World to have vnion and concord among them that are engaged in Christs cause,
2ly, It is utile aswell as jucundum, strong aswell as lovely, it is the greatest means of safety in all the World to have Union and concord among them that Are engaged in Christ cause,
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an Arch is the strongest building, and a circle the strongest Figure, because in both each part supports and strengthens one another in truth, it is the greatest meanes of safety to any weake people:
an Arch is the Strongest building, and a circle the Strongest Figure, Because in both each part supports and strengthens one Another in truth, it is the greatest means of safety to any weak people:
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It is well observed by one, that a few despised Jewes when they are but of one heart and one minde, resolved every man to stand close to other for their lives, they have strength enough against their enemies of 127 Provinces, that they dare not stir against them,
It is well observed by one, that a few despised Jews when they Are but of one heart and one mind, resolved every man to stand close to other for their lives, they have strength enough against their enemies of 127 Provinces, that they Dare not stir against them,
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so when the Lords people, they that own Christs Cause are, as Solomon saith, the Church of Christ is terrible like an army with Banners, with their Banners displaied and well ordered;
so when the lords people, they that own Christ Cause Are, as Solomon Says, the Church of christ is terrible like an army with Banners, with their Banners displayed and well ordered;
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and some Historians shew, how that all the times, when England was conquered by the Romans, Saxons, Normans, it was alwayes caused by the divisions that were among themselves;
and Some Historians show, how that all the times, when England was conquered by the Roman, Saxons, Normans, it was always caused by the divisions that were among themselves;
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do but mark what combinations they make, The Tabernacles of Edom and the Ishmalites, of Moab and the Hagarens, Gebal and Ammon, and Amalech, the Philistims,
do but mark what combinations they make, The Tabernacles of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagarens, Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek, the philistines,
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Look upon them in Ireland, in England, you shall see them bound by Oaths, by Covenants, you shall see them sending into France, offering offensive and defensive leagues to Antichristian people:
Look upon them in Ireland, in England, you shall see them bound by Oaths, by Covenants, you shall see them sending into France, offering offensive and defensive leagues to Antichristian people:
if the City and Parliament be united, if the two Houses be united, if England and Scotland be united, what extreme indeavours are used, what stone is not rolled, what sort of men is not attempted, what Profession soever they be of, be they Jesuites, be they Friers, be they Priests, be they Professors, be they such as they call Puritanes, they try them all, to see if they can but divide the City from Parliament, the Houses one from another, the English from the Scots, what would they not buy it at? Hoc Illiacus velit & magno mercentur Atridae, millions of gold would they give to effect it.
if the city and Parliament be united, if the two Houses be united, if England and Scotland be united, what extreme endeavours Are used, what stone is not rolled, what sort of men is not attempted, what Profession soever they be of, be they Jesuits, be they Friars, be they Priests, be they Professors, be they such as they call Puritanes, they try them all, to see if they can but divide the city from Parliament, the Houses one from Another, the English from the Scots, what would they not buy it At? Hoc Illiacus velit & magno mercentur Atridae, millions of gold would they give to Effect it.
I know you cannot in all things be all of one minde, but in what you can, be all of one heart, though you cannot in all things be of one minde; let confusion and division belong to them that build Babel; let there be no noise heard at the rearing of the Lords Temple.
I know you cannot in all things be all of one mind, but in what you can, be all of one heart, though you cannot in all things be of one mind; let confusion and division belong to them that built Babel; let there be no noise herd At the rearing of the lords Temple.
Next to the guilt of our sinnes, I feare nothing so much as our divisions, but could we first be reconciled to our God by faith, in the blood of Christ,
Next to the guilt of our Sins, I Fear nothing so much as our divisions, but could we First be reconciled to our God by faith, in the blood of christ,
And with that 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech you brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no division among you,
And with that 1 Cor. 1. 10. Now I beseech you brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no division among you,
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they met together to set up David to be King, that is, David as he was a Type of our Lord Iesus Christ, whom we are endeavouring to Exalt upon his Throne.
they met together to Set up David to be King, that is, David as he was a Type of our Lord Iesus christ, whom we Are endeavouring to Exalt upon his Throne.
had not the time prevented, I would have produced & opened unto you divers examples out of the Scripture, of the great content & joy which hath bin, where there hath met a concurrence of the Nobles & Leaders of the people, to set up a good Magistrate over them;
had not the time prevented, I would have produced & opened unto you diverse Examples out of the Scripture, of the great content & joy which hath been, where there hath met a concurrence of the Nobles & Leaders of the people, to Set up a good Magistrate over them;
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viz. in David, in Solomon, in Ioash, in Nehemiahs, and divers others, where when good Governours and Governments have been set up, the people have infinitly rejoyced;
viz. in David, in Solomon, in Joash, in Nehemiah's, and diverse Others, where when good Governors and Governments have been Set up, the people have infinitely rejoiced;
he is their Head, their Lord, their Father, they are his children, he is (so the Scripture cals it) to be the light of their eyes, the breath of their nostrils a kind of Fountaine to derive all good to them;
he is their Head, their Lord, their Father, they Are his children, he is (so the Scripture calls it) to be the Light of their eyes, the breath of their nostrils a kind of Fountain to derive all good to them;
Let the Prince be a good man, a David, he is then like unto Nebuchadnezzars tree, which he saw in his vision, that had meat for all, the fruit thereof much,
Let the Prince be a good man, a David, he is then like unto Nebuchadnezar's tree, which he saw in his vision, that had meat for all, the fruit thereof much,
And to such an one, the people do most joyfully (as they ought to do) yeeld reverence, (even the greatest next unto God) and allegiance to their person,
And to such an one, the people do most joyfully (as they ought to do) yield Reverence, (even the greatest next unto God) and allegiance to their person,
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and authority, subiection and obedience to their Laws, maintenance out of their own estates, and furnish them with counsell, and all manner of Prayer, cheerfully as they ought to do;
and Authority, subjection and Obedience to their Laws, maintenance out of their own estates, and furnish them with counsel, and all manner of Prayer, cheerfully as they ought to do;
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because under such a Prince, religion is preserved, if it be corrupt, it is purged, reformed, iustice is administred without partiality, good men are incouraged, Peace is procured, and preserved; Trades are likewise enriched;
Because under such a Prince, Religion is preserved, if it be corrupt, it is purged, reformed, Justice is administered without partiality, good men Are encouraged, Peace is procured, and preserved; Trades Are likewise enriched;
Learning, and all such like promoted, the Poor are relieved, all made happy: can you wonder then, that where there is a concurrence to have such an one set up, there is great Ioy: on the other side, let the Prince be either weak and foolish, or wicked, and ungodly, riotous and luxurious, let him be cruell and tyrannicall, O how miserable are that people under him? how great is the darknesse, where the light is turned into darknesse? how miserable is the body, where the very Organs of their breathing, the breath of their nostrils comes to be corrupted,
Learning, and all such like promoted, the Poor Are relieved, all made happy: can you wonder then, that where there is a concurrence to have such an one Set up, there is great Joy: on the other side, let the Prince be either weak and foolish, or wicked, and ungodly, riotous and luxurious, let him be cruel and tyrannical, Oh how miserable Are that people under him? how great is the darkness, where the Light is turned into darkness? how miserable is the body, where the very Organs of their breathing, the breath of their nostrils comes to be corrupted,
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or taken from them? how miserable are they, when the very Fountain, that should afford them comfort is Poysoned? such a Prince is like to Ieroboam, that compels the people to sin and misery;
or taken from them? how miserable Are they, when the very Fountain, that should afford them Comfort is Poisoned? such a Prince is like to Jeroboam, that compels the people to sin and misery;
thus by their Prince are a people made happy or miserable, and so Solomon expresses it in his Ecclesiastes, Happy art thou O Land, if they Prince be thus, Miserable art thou O Land, if thy Prince be thus;
thus by their Prince Are a people made happy or miserable, and so Solomon Expresses it in his Ecclesiastes, Happy art thou Oh Land, if they Prince be thus, Miserable art thou Oh Land, if thy Prince be thus;
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I adde secondly, that this is a greater matter of joy, when the Nobles, the Parliament, the leading men of the Citie and Tribes concur to have such a one, both because that is the most likely meanes to obtaine it, God promising his blessings to such indeavours;
I add secondly, that this is a greater matter of joy, when the Nobles, the Parliament, the leading men of the city and Tribes concur to have such a one, both Because that is the most likely means to obtain it, God promising his blessings to such endeavours;
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who as they would rob us of Christ, the greatest happinesse for our souls, so they would for ever deprive us, of having any hope to be blessed under a Prince, that should be like unto David; who have rent off the person,
who as they would rob us of christ, the greatest happiness for our Souls, so they would for ever deprive us, of having any hope to be blessed under a Prince, that should be like unto David; who have rend off the person,
who endeavour to instill principles of crueltie into his breast, against us, and foment them in him, who have provoked him to raise Armes to destroy his Nobles,
who endeavour to instill principles of cruelty into his breast, against us, and foment them in him, who have provoked him to raise Arms to destroy his Nobles,
I can more fitly compare them to none, then to the Iewes long since in England, who (before they were banished hence) threw bags of poison into the fountains and wells, that the people were to drink of,
I can more fitly compare them to none, then to the Iewes long since in England, who (before they were banished hence) threw bags of poison into the fountains and wells, that the people were to drink of,
Accursed men there are who labour to make the breach so wide, that we should never hope to sit under the shadow of our Prince, with any hope and confidence;
Accursed men there Are who labour to make the breach so wide, that we should never hope to fit under the shadow of our Prince, with any hope and confidence;
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but onely tell you, what cause we have (as to curse them) so to blesse, the Lord God, who hitherto hath delivered us out of their hands, and let the Lord, the righteous Lord, be iudge between us and them.
but only tell you, what cause we have (as to curse them) so to bless, the Lord God, who hitherto hath Delivered us out of their hands, and let the Lord, the righteous Lord, be judge between us and them.
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The other use of it is, to you, Honourable, Reverend and beloved, who next unto the setting up of Christ, have hitherto indeavored by your Petitions, your Remonstrances, your Supplications,
The other use of it is, to you, Honourable, Reverend and Beloved, who next unto the setting up of christ, have hitherto endeavoured by your Petitions, your Remonstrances, your Supplications,
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but that He might in truth raign over us as David, and His Throne made like unto Davids; I humbly pray you, go on in these indeavours, that if the Lord see it good, it may be so;
but that He might in truth Reign over us as David, and His Throne made like unto Davids; I humbly pray you, go on in these endeavours, that if the Lord see it good, it may be so;
the Lord could blow all this over presently, and certainly, would, if hee were but reconciled to England; David did one Act, which cost a matter of three score and ten thousand mens lives in a few dayes, a vain-glorious act, in numbring the people;
the Lord could blow all this over presently, and Certainly, would, if he were but reconciled to England; David did one Act, which cost a matter of three score and ten thousand men's lives in a few days, a vainglorious act, in numbering the people;
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and so when the Lord had an intent to destroy the men of Shichem, who had set up Abimelech to be their King, is said, The Lord sent an evill spirit between Abimelech and them, that they might devoure and tear one another;
and so when the Lord had an intent to destroy the men of Shichem, who had Set up Abimelech to be their King, is said, The Lord sent an evil Spirit between Abimelech and them, that they might devour and tear one Another;
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so then, if ever you would have your Prince restored as a David, to be a blessing to you, labour all to be humbled every one for the iniquity of his own heart and life,
so then, if ever you would have your Prince restored as a David, to be a blessing to you, labour all to be humbled every one for the iniquity of his own heart and life,
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and for all the prodigious wickednesses that this Kingdome stands guiltie of. Secondly, Commend him to the Lords working upon his heart, by your daily prayers:
and for all the prodigious Wickednesses that this Kingdom Stands guilty of. Secondly, Commend him to the lords working upon his heart, by your daily Prayers:
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And had the King forty thousand of the bravest souldiers under heaven, were all our Armies dissolved, were our Gates opened, were they marching in with a resolution to plunder our Cities, to ravish our wives,
And had the King forty thousand of the Bravest Soldiers under heaven, were all our Armies dissolved, were our Gates opened, were they marching in with a resolution to plunder our Cities, to ravish our wives,
Take away (saith Salomon) the drosse from the silver, then there shall come forth a vessell for the refiner, a choyce vessel, fit for an honourable use;
Take away (Says Solomon) the dross from the silver, then there shall come forth a vessel for the refiner, a choice vessel, fit for an honourable use;
and Solomon tels you, in the ninth of Ecclesiastes, of a poor, wise, good man, who delivered a small City, when a great King came against it, with a great Army; I beseech you therefore let it be in your indeavours, to get such about him;
and Solomon tells you, in the ninth of Ecclesiastes, of a poor, wise, good man, who Delivered a small city, when a great King Come against it, with a great Army; I beseech you Therefore let it be in your endeavours, to get such about him;
I hope you imagine not that I would have such set about Him for their own preferments or gain, no, no, the man that aims at such things, will never be good for any thing;
I hope you imagine not that I would have such Set about Him for their own preferments or gain, no, no, the man that aims At such things, will never be good for any thing;
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But I must confesse our dayes are such in regard of the manifold distresses, that this Kingdom and poore Ireland are wrapped in, that were it not upon such an occasion as this feast is, I should say to all Feasters as Vriah said to David, when he would have him go home to his wife, The Arke (said he) and Israel, and my Lord Ioab,
But I must confess our days Are such in regard of the manifold Distresses, that this Kingdom and poor Ireland Are wrapped in, that were it not upon such an occasion as this feast is, I should say to all Feasters as Uriah said to David, when he would have him go home to his wife, The Ark (said he) and Israel, and my Lord Ioab,
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as the Lord liveth I will not doe it? so I would say else to all Feasters, Is Ireland undon? and so many Counties in the Kingdom in that distresse, are there so many hundreds,
as the Lord lives I will not do it? so I would say Else to all Feasters, Is Ireland undone? and so many Counties in the Kingdom in that distress, Are there so many hundreds,
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not upon a better occasion, that when the enemie did endeavour to ruin us, by our division, that this should be made an occasion of our feasting and rejoycing together;
not upon a better occasion, that when the enemy did endeavour to ruin us, by our division, that this should be made an occasion of our feasting and rejoicing together;
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and for such an end, that whereas they would faine blow it over all the Kingdom, over all the world, that we are rent and divided a sunder, the Lords from Commons,
and for such an end, that whereas they would feign blow it over all the Kingdom, over all the world, that we Are rend and divided a sunder, the lords from Commons,
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I onely pray you (Lords and Gentlemen) in your Feasting, do onely what becomes a Feast, which followes a holy Convocation, a day of rejoycing in the Lord;
I only pray you (lords and Gentlemen) in your Feasting, do only what becomes a Feast, which follows a holy Convocation, a day of rejoicing in the Lord;
Remember all the Feasts of Gods people in the Old Testament, they were Sacrifices, or Feasts which were accompanied with Sacrifices, yea the very heathen counted them prophan men, who would offer to make a feast of that, that was not first offered to their gods, hereby to make it blessed to them;
remember all the Feasts of God's people in the Old Testament, they were Sacrifices, or Feasts which were accompanied with Sacrifices, yea the very heathen counted them prophan men, who would offer to make a feast of that, that was not First offered to their God's, hereby to make it blessed to them;
and every one who tasted of his meate, did thereby engage himselfe to live and dye with that poore man to recover his right, in somewhat that he was wronged in;
and every one who tasted of his meat, did thereby engage himself to live and die with that poor man to recover his right, in somewhat that he was wronged in;
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alwayes did Gods people make at their feasts collections or contributions in Hester, in Nehemiah, &c. Go your wayes and eate and drinke, and remember them, for whom nothing is provided;
always did God's people make At their feasts collections or contributions in Esther, in Nehemiah, etc. Go your ways and eat and drink, and Remember them, for whom nothing is provided;
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And for that very end I confesse I was in hope that at such a great meeting as this is, there would have been some publike contribution and collection, that there being so many poore brethren in the Town, plundred,
And for that very end I confess I was in hope that At such a great meeting as this is, there would have been Some public contribution and collection, that there being so many poor brothers in the Town, plundered,
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though there be no Basons at the door, before you sleep, finde some Bason or other, finde some poore, to whom you may do somewhat, that they may know that your hearts have remembred the afflicted in this day, wherein God hath refreshed you:
though there be no Basons At the door, before you sleep, find Some Basin or other, find Some poor, to whom you may do somewhat, that they may know that your hearts have remembered the afflicted in this day, wherein God hath refreshed you:
Socrates, Plato, Plutarch, Cicero. &c: Minor Zalincus Solon nu••• &c. Cicero li: 1. quin Tuscul; et de natura deorum lib: 1, Plutarch adversus colorem:
Socrates, Plato, Plutarch, Cicero. etc.: Minor Zalincus Solon nu••• etc. Cicero li: 1. quin Tuscul; et de Nature Gods lib: 1, Plutarch Adversus colorem:
2 Concurrence of the weal of a people to set up Christ, the most excellent and desirable means. 1 As such a concurrence is a signe of Gods leve to that people:
2 Concurrence of the weal of a people to Set up christ, the most excellent and desirable means. 1 As such a concurrence is a Signen of God's leave to that people:
