A sacred record to be made of Gods mercies to Zion: a thanksgiving sermon preached to the two Houses of Parliament, the Lord Major, Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councell of the city of London, at Christ-Church, June 19. 1645. Being the day of their publike thanksgiving to almighty God for the great and glorious victory obtained by the Parliaments army under the conduct of Sir Thomas Fairfax in Naseby-field. /
I Have formerly in two Sermons opened the two Verses immediately going before this Text; The first of them before the Right Honourable the House of Peeres;
I Have formerly in two Sermons opened the two Verses immediately going before this Text; The First of them before the Right Honourable the House of Peers;
that out of them you might receive some strength in your mourning after the Lord, to help you to wait upon him while you are at his Work, building the Street and Wall of Hierusalem in a troublesome time:
that out of them you might receive Some strength in your mourning After the Lord, to help you to wait upon him while you Are At his Work, building the Street and Wall of Jerusalem in a troublesome time:
But now the Lord having in great measure given a gracious experience, and fruit of those two, in this late great and unexpected Victory and Mercy, wherein God hath appeared in his Glory,
But now the Lord having in great measure given a gracious experience, and fruit of those two, in this late great and unexpected Victory and Mercy, wherein God hath appeared in his Glory,
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I could not thinke of a fitter Text then of the very next words to those that helped you in the dayes of your Mourning, which containes the use which the Church in all ages shall make of the Lords building up of Zion. And though my time for preparation hath been very short;
I could not think of a fitter Text then of the very next words to those that helped you in the days of your Mourning, which contains the use which the Church in all ages shall make of the lords building up of Zion. And though my time for preparation hath been very short;
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And for the Interpretation of them, some Expositors doe conceive, that the first Sentence containeth the use that the Generation who receive this Mercy shall make of it;
And for the Interpretation of them, Some Expositors do conceive, that the First Sentence Containeth the use that the Generation who receive this Mercy shall make of it;
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does ordinarily in the Scripture signifie a People brought from an extreame low, despicable condition, to a state of happinesse and blessednesse, fit to serve God.
does ordinarily in the Scripture signify a People brought from an extreme low, despicable condition, to a state of happiness and blessedness, fit to serve God.
But Beloved, wee need not bee solicitous about it, chuse which of them you please, the difference will not be materiall in respect of the practicall Observations arising from them, both of them afford many and the same helps for a day of Thankesgiving:
But beloved, we need not be solicitous about it, choose which of them you please, the difference will not be material in respect of the practical Observations arising from them, both of them afford many and the same helps for a day of Thanksgiving:
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This whereof the Church should bee the Magazine, the Store-house and Treasury, Unto him be Glory in the Church by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, and the Church is therefore called his Glory, Israel my Glory: Not onely because hee glories in it; but because it glorifies him:
This whereof the Church should be the Magazine, the Storehouse and Treasury, Unto him be Glory in the Church by christ jesus, throughout all ages, and the Church is Therefore called his Glory, Israel my Glory: Not only Because he Glories in it; but Because it Glorifies him:
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But truly, it hath been so frequently, and so fully in all the branches of it, delivered unto your selves, upon such joyfull dayes as these are, wherein you have had the whole institution of a thankfull people, and all their work;
But truly, it hath been so frequently, and so Fully in all the branches of it, Delivered unto your selves, upon such joyful days as these Are, wherein you have had the Whole Institution of a thankful people, and all their work;
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which I shall endeavour this day, by the Lords help, by handling some more particular Observations which this Verse affords, very suitable to the condition whereinto the Lord hath brought us at the present.
which I shall endeavour this day, by the lords help, by handling Some more particular Observations which this Verse affords, very suitable to the condition whereinto the Lord hath brought us At the present.
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And there are three things in the Text, from whence (as from so many Well-heads) may flow severall instructions, seasonable and usefull for our present businesse.
And there Are three things in the Text, from whence (as from so many Well-heads) may flow several instructions, seasonable and useful for our present business.
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Secondly, from the Work which these Persons shall imploy themselves in: that is, to endeavour, that God may have his Glory from themselves, and succeeding ages.
Secondly, from the Work which these Persons shall employ themselves in: that is, to endeavour, that God may have his Glory from themselves, and succeeding ages.
Thirdly, and principally, and that which I shall most insist upon, from the way and meanes which this created people should take, that God might have his due glory from themselves and succeeding ages;
Thirdly, and principally, and that which I shall most insist upon, from the Way and means which this created people should take, that God might have his due glory from themselves and succeeding ages;
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viz. Wee may here discerne what (in the Judgement of Gods People) is the state of the Church when they are deprived of Gods Worship and Ordinances, and scattered among the Heathen:
viz. we may Here discern what (in the Judgement of God's People) is the state of the Church when they Are deprived of God's Worship and Ordinances, and scattered among the Heathen:
Bond-men they were in Babylon, and Bond-men they were when they returned into Canaan, the same Emperours and Kings bore sway over them, and kept them under;
Bondmen they were in Babylon, and Bondmen they were when they returned into Canaan, the same emperors and Kings boar sway over them, and kept them under;
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but when they had againe got a naile in Gods Sanctuary, and might enjoy the liberty of his Sabbaths, Feasts, Sacrisices, &c. it was as the founding of a new Heaven and a new Earth unto them. This I onely mention.
but when they had again god a nail in God's Sanctuary, and might enjoy the liberty of his Sabbaths, Feasts, Sacrifices, etc. it was as the founding of a new Heaven and a new Earth unto them. This I only mention.
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Another is, That when the Lord would engage his Servants to give him his praise and glory for their deliverance, hee chuses to call them by this Name, A people created: that is, reduced out of nothing, brought to a blessed state, from a low and meane condition, from a people whom God calls by this Name, hee promiseth himself his glory and praise;
another is, That when the Lord would engage his Servants to give him his praise and glory for their deliverance, he chooses to call them by this Name, A people created: that is, reduced out of nothing, brought to a blessed state, from a low and mean condition, from a people whom God calls by this Name, he promises himself his glory and praise;
insomuch, that when ever God finds a people who shall either trust in him, or praise him, it must be an an afflicted and poor people, or a people brought from such an estate;
insomuch, that when ever God finds a people who shall either trust in him, or praise him, it must be an an afflicted and poor people, or a people brought from such an estate;
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but God in mercy had brought thē back again from the gates of death, and usually untill they had such apprehensions of themselves, they never gave unto God the glory due to his name.
but God in mercy had brought them back again from the gates of death, and usually until they had such apprehensions of themselves, they never gave unto God the glory due to his name.
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It is with us, just as it was with the Israelites, when God brought them out of Egypt, hee made account that hee had done enough to make them know their dependance upon him, that they were created as out of nothing, by such a miraculous breaking the yoke of their bondage,
It is with us, just as it was with the Israelites, when God brought them out of Egypt, he made account that he had done enough to make them know their dependence upon him, that they were created as out of nothing, by such a miraculous breaking the yoke of their bondage,
Another thing that I as briefly commend to your consideration from it is this, That because God Almighty doth expect that a people brought from nothing, a people new created will praise him;
another thing that I as briefly commend to your consideration from it is this, That Because God Almighty does expect that a people brought from nothing, a people new created will praise him;
wouldst thou not bee angry with us till thou hadst consumed us? This was the ground of that unappeasable wrath that was kindled in God against the people of Israel, in the 1. of Esay, Heare O Heavens, and give eare O Earth;
Wouldst thou not be angry with us till thou Hadst consumed us? This was the ground of that unappeasable wrath that was kindled in God against the people of Israel, in the 1. of Isaiah, Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth;
And beleeve it, so will it prove with us, if the Lord should go on thus mercifully to deale with England, and create us again, to raise us out of these gulfes and quicksands,
And believe it, so will it prove with us, if the Lord should go on thus mercifully to deal with England, and create us again, to raise us out of these gulfs and quicksands,
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whatsoever was possible for them to doe, should be faithfully endeavoured by this thankfull redeemed people, That glory might bee given unto God for this great Work throughout all ages, world without end.
whatsoever was possible for them to do, should be faithfully endeavoured by this thankful redeemed people, That glory might be given unto God for this great Work throughout all ages, world without end.
It is with other Kingdomes, as my Text a little after tells you, it is with the Earth, and Heavens, as a garment, they all wax old, as a Vesture they change,
It is with other Kingdoms, as my Text a little After tells you, it is with the Earth, and Heavens, as a garment, they all wax old, as a Vesture they change,
Secondly, another which more concernes us, is, the works they should attend unto; that the glory of this great deliverance might be alwayes rendred unto him.
Secondly, Another which more concerns us, is, the works they should attend unto; that the glory of this great deliverance might be always rendered unto him.
Which affords us this lesson, That a People who are truly thankfull for Gods building up of Zion, and hearing the prayers of his afflicted ones, will endeavour by all meanes possible, that all ages present and to come, may glorifie God for it.
Which affords us this Lesson, That a People who Are truly thankful for God's building up of Zion, and hearing the Prayers of his afflicted ones, will endeavour by all means possible, that all ages present and to come, may Glorify God for it.
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Expositors observe upon this Text, that this redeemed Church take no thought concerning themselves, about their own ease, pleasure, wealth, gaine, or any thing else might accrew unto themselves by this deliverance, to make their own life easie or sweet;
Expositors observe upon this Text, that this redeemed Church take no Thought Concerning themselves, about their own ease, pleasure, wealth, gain, or any thing Else might accrue unto themselves by this deliverance, to make their own life easy or sweet;
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Thus did Moses when they were brought out of the Egyptian bondage, Thus Deborah and Barak after the discomfiture of Jabin. Thus did Hannah, 1 Sam. 2. and innumerable others;
Thus did Moses when they were brought out of the Egyptian bondage, Thus Deborah and Barak After the discomfiture of Jabin. Thus did Hannah, 1 Sam. 2. and innumerable Others;
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The Sun and Moon, the Starres of Light, the Dragons and deeps, fire and haile, Snow and vapours, Mountaines and hills, fruitfull trees and Cedars, Beasts and all cattle, creeping things,
The Sun and Moon, the Stars of Light, the Dragons and deeps, fire and hail, Snow and vapours, Mountains and hills, fruitful trees and Cedars, Beasts and all cattle, creeping things,
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but his glory and his praise is his owne, and that which hee hath wholly reserved, of that hee is jealous, lest it should either bee denyed, Eclipsed, diminished,
but his glory and his praise is his own, and that which he hath wholly reserved, of that he is jealous, lest it should either be denied, Eclipsed, diminished,
he hath therefore separated them to himself out of all the Nations of the world, to be his peculiar ones for this very end, that they might give him all the glory and praise of his mercy;
he hath Therefore separated them to himself out of all the nations of the world, to be his peculiar ones for this very end, that they might give him all the glory and praise of his mercy;
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this is fixed in their hearts, the work of grace hath moulded them to it, that they can doe no other but endeavour to exalt God, it being the very end why their spirituall life,
this is fixed in their hearts, the work of grace hath moulded them to it, that they can do no other but endeavour to exalt God, it being the very end why their spiritual life,
Whatsoever is powred upon the head of Christ, what ointment soever of praise or glory, it will in a due proportion fall downe to the skirts of his garments;
Whatsoever is poured upon the head of christ, what ointment soever of praise or glory, it will in a due proportion fallen down to the skirts of his garments;
but by giving all unto him, to whom alone it belongeth, and then, although hee will never give away his glory, the glory of being the fountaine, the first, supreame, originall giver of all good;
but by giving all unto him, to whom alone it belongeth, and then, although he will never give away his glory, the glory of being the fountain, the First, supreme, original giver of all good;
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Some such work as might preserve his honour in the present and succeeding ages, were worthy such a great assembly, worthy of the name of a day of their Thankesgiving.
some such work as might preserve his honour in the present and succeeding ages, were worthy such a great assembly, worthy of the name of a day of their Thanksgiving.
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I am perswaded your hearts are so warmed with the unexpected Victory, that you would readily swear with David, to take no rest untill you were doing that very Work;
I am persuaded your hearts Are so warmed with the unexpected Victory, that you would readily swear with David, to take no rest until you were doing that very Work;
and that is the setting up of his Kingdome, the purgation & reformation of Religion, setting up his Ordinances in purity, providing that his Church may bee governed and ruled by his own laws according to his owne Word.
and that is the setting up of his Kingdom, the purgation & Reformation of Religion, setting up his Ordinances in purity, providing that his Church may be governed and ruled by his own laws according to his own Word.
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This wee should all study, and to this every thankfull heart may contribute something, but none so much as you, Right Honourable Lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament, by whose appointment,
This we should all study, and to this every thankful heart may contribute something, but none so much as you, Right Honourable lords and Commons Assembled in Parliament, by whose appointment,
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God hath put into your hands the greatest opportunity, and meanes of providing for all the glory that he expects from England while the world stands, that he did put ever into the hands of any.
God hath put into your hands the greatest opportunity, and means of providing for all the glory that he expects from England while the world Stands, that he did put ever into the hands of any.
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The measuring line, and plummet of his house is put into your hands as once it was in the hand of Zerubbabel. From you he seems to expect what portion himselfe shall have in England for time to come, what kind of Subjects hee shall have, what Worship shall bee offered to him, what kind of Guests shall sit with him at his Table;
The measuring line, and plummet of his house is put into your hands as once it was in the hand of Zerubbabel. From you he seems to expect what portion himself shall have in England for time to come, what kind of Subject's he shall have, what Worship shall be offered to him, what kind of Guests shall fit with him At his Table;
hee seems now to put into your hands, what unto the end of the world hee may expect from the Kingdome of England, in the way of his Ordinances; not onely the managing of a Kingdome of men,
he seems now to put into your hands, what unto the end of the world he may expect from the Kingdom of England, in the Way of his Ordinances; not only the managing of a Kingdom of men,
If then (Right Honourable and Beloved) any of you should after all the mercy God hath bestowed upon you, make it your worke to feather your own nests, build your owne Houses,
If then (Right Honourable and beloved) any of you should After all the mercy God hath bestowed upon you, make it your work to feather your own nests, built your own Houses,
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lest the corruptions of Men should be brought under the yoake more then they are willing, you will provide ill for Christs honour, ill for the Church, worst of all for your owne souls, in betraying the cause of Religion,
lest the corruptions of Men should be brought under the yoke more then they Are willing, you will provide ill for Christ honour, ill for the Church, worst of all for your own Souls, in betraying the cause of Religion,
But if you shall resolve so to goe through with it, that there shall not need a reformation to come the second time, I meane in stablishing the rule for Faith, VVorship,
But if you shall resolve so to go through with it, that there shall not need a Reformation to come the second time, I mean in establishing the Rule for Faith, VVorship,
and Government as neere as can be found out by the VVord (all carnall considerations set aside) should you but doe this, that it may bee set up in the Kingdome, and transmitted to posterity:
and Government as near as can be found out by the Word (all carnal considerations Set aside) should you but do this, that it may be Set up in the Kingdom, and transmitted to posterity:
& all of you are ready to say with David, what shall I tender to the Lord? what shall I give the Lord for all his mercies towards us? take this cup of salvation, resolve to pay your vowes, the vow you made, that you would endeavour the reformation of Religion, according to the word of God;
& all of you Are ready to say with David, what shall I tender to the Lord? what shall I give the Lord for all his Mercies towards us? take this cup of salvation, resolve to pay your vows, the Voelli you made, that you would endeavour the Reformation of Religion, according to the word of God;
therein shall you in truth give unto God, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that glory and prase which a Parliament should give him; other people must come short;
therein shall you in truth give unto God, and our Lord jesus christ, that glory and prase which a Parliament should give him; other people must come short;
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but if the Lord enlarge your hearts to doe your worke aright, the whole Christian world in her severall ages shall be able to give glory unto him, by your improvement of these mercies which our God hath given us.
but if the Lord enlarge your hearts to do your work aright, the Whole Christian world in her several ages shall be able to give glory unto him, by your improvement of these Mercies which our God hath given us.
You indeed contend for Liberties and Laws, and justly you may doe so; and the rather, because the liberty of your Religion stands and falls with your laws;
You indeed contend for Liberties and Laws, and justly you may do so; and the rather, Because the liberty of your Religion Stands and falls with your laws;
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but God can looke upon England as well if it were in slavery, as in freedome, he regards neither of them further then slavery and freedome hath relation to his Church, and the welfare of it;
but God can look upon England as well if it were in slavery, as in freedom, he regards neither of them further then slavery and freedom hath Relation to his Church, and the welfare of it;
if all other his works were buryed (as one day they shall resolve into the Chaos out of which they were taken) God cares not one whit, sobeit that bee done his heart is set upon, record his work of building of Zion, and let what else so ever be forgotren, it matters not;
if all other his works were buried (as one day they shall resolve into the Chaos out of which they were taken) God Cares not one whit, sobeit that be done his heart is Set upon, record his work of building of Zion, and let what Else so ever be forgotren, it matters not;
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the Kingdome of Christ, it is a Kingdome of Peace, (as himselfe is a Prince of Peace:) It will never make tumults, it will appease tumults in a Kingdome where Christs Scepter prevailes:
the Kingdom of christ, it is a Kingdom of Peace, (as himself is a Prince of Peace:) It will never make tumults, it will appease tumults in a Kingdom where Christ Sceptre prevails:
but let mee tell you, Christs heart is so set upon the advancement of his Kingdome, that where it is not received, himselfe will breed tumults enow for them that oppose him:
but let me tell you, Christ heart is so Set upon the advancement of his Kingdom, that where it is not received, himself will breed tumults enough for them that oppose him:
and the stone cut out of the mountaine without hands, will dash asunder all men, and all things, all Kingdoms, & all States that shal not give way to him.
and the stone Cut out of the mountain without hands, will dash asunder all men, and all things, all Kingdoms, & all States that shall not give Way to him.
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or were flattered by others, who now wil honour them? who now extols Pharaoh for a wise King, Absalon for a compleat Courtier, Achitophel for a politique States-man? who now would have the lot of any of them? do they not all lye buried ingloriously? hath not the Lord made the moth & corruption to rot them al? But now look into Gods Book,
or were flattered by Others, who now will honour them? who now extols Pharaoh for a wise King, Absalom for a complete Courtier, Ahithophel for a politic Statesman? who now would have the lot of any of them? do they not all lie buried ingloriously? hath not the Lord made the moth & corruption to rot them all? But now look into God's Book,
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and read all Chronicles, and you shall find, that all they who have set their hearts to this work, all Rulers, Counsellers, Parliaments, who have been for the Lord,
and read all Chronicles, and you shall find, that all they who have Set their hearts to this work, all Rulers, Counsellers, Parliaments, who have been for the Lord,
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give him no rest till hee hath carryed on this great and Honourable Assembly to doe this work, that they may raise the foundations for many Generations.
give him no rest till he hath carried on this great and Honourable Assembly to do this work, that they may raise the foundations for many Generations.
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The third and last followes, which concernes the way they shall take to perpetuate Gods glory for building his Church, and answering his peoples prayers;
The third and last follows, which concerns the Way they shall take to perpetuate God's glory for building his Church, and answering his peoples Prayers;
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So in the 17. of Exod. 14. vers. When God had begun to appeare for his people in a Warre against Amalck; write it (said he,) in a Booke, a Book of the Warres of God for his Church,
So in the 17. of Exod 14. vers. When God had begun to appear for his people in a War against Amalek; write it (said he,) in a Book, a Book of the Wars of God for his Church,
So likewise Ester, Est. 9. 32. The great work of Gods defeating the conspiracy of Haman, and deliverance of his Church, was recorded, not onely by an anniversary feast,
So likewise Ester, Est. 9. 32. The great work of God's defeating the Conspiracy of Haman, and deliverance of his Church, was recorded, not only by an anniversary feast,
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what should I trouble you with a discourse of particular instances, since the whole Book of God is nothing but a Chronicle Book of Acts and Monuments of the Lords wonderfull works in gathering,
what should I trouble you with a discourse of particular instances, since the Whole Book of God is nothing but a Chronicle Book of Acts and Monuments of the lords wonderful works in gathering,
And besides, those excellent Instruments whom God hath employed to helpe in the great worke of building the Church, shall thereby enjoy the honour and praise which God is willing to have conferred upon them: (for hee would have the righteous in everlasting remembrance) when in all ages it shall be known, not onely what the Lord hath done for his people;
And beside, those excellent Instruments whom God hath employed to help in the great work of building the Church, shall thereby enjoy the honour and praise which God is willing to have conferred upon them: (for he would have the righteous in everlasting remembrance) when in all ages it shall be known, not only what the Lord hath done for his people;
wee know the old saying, Multi ante Agamemnona fuere fortes, &c. there were many valiant Commanders and Souldiers before Achilles, or Ulysses, but none of them are famous to posterity,
we know the old saying, Multi ante Agamemnon fuere forts, etc. there were many valiant Commanders and Soldiers before Achilles, or Ulysses, but none of them Are famous to posterity,
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Now look as it is with Parents who though themselves know they cannot live long, and peradventure some of them are but termers in their states and Honours;
Now look as it is with Parents who though themselves know they cannot live long, and Peradventure Some of them Are but termers in their states and Honours;
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yet their Evidences of their Lordships or Mannors, wh•ch belong to their children, they dare not but transmit the Copies of them to those who shall inherit their Lands after them.
yet their Evidences of their Lordship's or Manors, wh•ch belong to their children, they Dare not but transmit the Copies of them to those who shall inherit their Lands After them.
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This was the very end why God made that law, Psal. 78. 5. That the Parents should transmit unto their children, the wonderfull works which hee had done, That they might set their hope in God,
This was the very end why God made that law, Psalm 78. 5. That the Parents should transmit unto their children, the wonderful works which he had done, That they might Set their hope in God,
The like causes of writing these things, you shall find, Rom. 15. 4. 1 Cor. 10. 11. Look as it is with them that travaile at Sea (take for instance Columbus, or Drake, or any of those famous Sea-men, that have discovered unknown tracts in the deep waters) when they themselves had past them,
The like Causes of writing these things, you shall find, Rom. 15. 4. 1 Cor. 10. 11. Look as it is with them that travail At Sea (take for instance Columbus, or Drake, or any of those famous Seamen, that have discovered unknown tracts in the deep waters) when they themselves had passed them,
if they had come home again without making a Sea-mans Chard, who had been the better for all their voyages? whereas now, ordinary Sailers by help of their Chard, can compasse the world round about;
if they had come home again without making a Seamans Chard, who had been the better for all their voyages? whereas now, ordinary Sailors by help of their Chard, can compass the world round about;
So in the faithfull Stories of the works which God showes to his people in one generation, the generations to come shall before their eyes be able to read the right way, by the fall of others they shall know where lies the rocks and stumbling blocks;
So in the faithful Stories of the works which God shows to his people in one generation, the generations to come shall before their eyes be able to read the right Way, by the fallen of Others they shall know where lies the Rocks and stumbling blocks;
The reading of a record of Mordecays good service, was a meanes to save all the Church of the Jews at one time, Est. 6. 1, 2. The remembring of Micah his prophecy, saved the life of the Prophet Jeremy, at another time, Jer. 26. 19. the remembrance of the causes why Israel was carryed captive out of their owne Land, was a meanes to bring them to repentance at another time.
The reading of a record of Mordecays good service, was a means to save all the Church of the jews At one time, Est. 6. 1, 2. The remembering of micah his prophecy, saved the life of the Prophet Jeremiah, At Another time, Jer. 26. 19. the remembrance of the Causes why Israel was carried captive out of their own Land, was a means to bring them to Repentance At Another time.
if our present mercies shall bee the wonderment of the world in after ages, how ill would it become us who receive them, to passe them over unregarded,
if our present Mercies shall be the wonderment of the world in After ages, how ill would it become us who receive them, to pass them over unregarded,
if every one wee meet with in the streets, and fields, could bee able to tell us the Story of Gods dealing for England these three, or foure, or five yeeres;
if every one we meet with in the streets, and fields, could be able to tell us the Story of God's dealing for England these three, or foure, or five Years;
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write downe in our Books, our passions, toyes, and fooleries, and have no records of these glorious VVorks of God? how shall wee lift up our heads before God,
write down in our Books, our passion, toys, and fooleries, and have no records of these glorious Works of God? how shall we lift up our Heads before God,
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when he shall reckon with us for this ingratitude? O that every one of us could endeavour to have our records of these mercies, as perfect as Gods are;
when he shall reckon with us for this ingratitude? O that every one of us could endeavour to have our records of these Mercies, as perfect as God's Are;
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since the beginning of this Parliament, be able to count all our journeys and pitching places, our deliverances and Victories from Kynton unto this day:
since the beginning of this Parliament, be able to count all our journeys and pitching places, our Deliverances and Victories from Kynton unto this day:
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I shall not goe about by ostentation of words, and hyperbolicall expressions to elevate it above its height, had I Rhetorick and words to doe it, this Assembly would not be taken with such kind of language;
I shall not go about by ostentation of words, and hyperbolical expressions to elevate it above its height, had I Rhetoric and words to do it, this Assembly would not be taken with such kind of language;
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truly, when we were very low, exceeding low in our Spirits, low in our Counsels, low in our Treasures, low in our Arms, low through our mutual Divisions & jealousies;
truly, when we were very low, exceeding low in our Spirits, low in our Counsels, low in our Treasures, low in our Arms, low through our mutual Divisions & jealousies;
Yea, done in a time when we had newly prayed and sought God, when the Honourable Houses had called the City and the Assembly of Divines to lie in tears and dust before God, to wrestle with him:
Yea, done in a time when we had newly prayed and sought God, when the Honourable Houses had called the city and the Assembly of Divines to lie in tears and dust before God, to wrestle with him:
that the Lord should have it so ordered that where they had plundred and spoiled, themselves should be plundred and spoiled, that thither they should ••y with shame, hardly daring to look in where all these cruelties and insolencies had been wrought by them.
that the Lord should have it so ordered that where they had plundered and spoiled, themselves should be plundered and spoiled, that thither they should ••y with shame, hardly daring to look in where all these cruelties and insolences had been wrought by them.
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truly so, that the men should doe what men can doe, that they might have the praise of Instruments, giving them valour, courage, wisdome and faithfulnesse:
truly so, that the men should do what men can do, that they might have the praise of Instruments, giving them valour, courage, Wisdom and faithfulness:
Non nobis Domine, non nobis, Not unto us Lord, but unto thy Name give the praise and glory? Overmuch to extoll men, God would not have you, they would not have you doe it, you would wrong them and your selves and your God,
Non nobis Domine, non nobis, Not unto us Lord, but unto thy Name give the praise and glory? Overmuch to extol men, God would not have you, they would not have you do it, you would wrong them and your selves and your God,
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how many have already sprung from it, Leicester taken in againe, and other tydings are come out of other parts of the Kingdome, some mercies about Taunton, others about Chester, hath our God cast them in, that this day might be as a day of Jubilee to us.
how many have already sprung from it, Leicester taken in again, and other tidings Are come out of other parts of the Kingdom, Some Mercies about Taunton, Others about Chester, hath our God cast them in, that this day might be as a day of Jubilee to us.
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Shall not God have glory for all this? shall not our hearts bee lifted up to give him praise? Would God have a Chronicle written, that the ages to come may stand amazed at it;
Shall not God have glory for all this? shall not our hearts be lifted up to give him praise? Would God have a Chronicle written, that the ages to come may stand amazed At it;
and to the present and future age, to provide that these glorious and admirable works which God hath done for England and Scotland, since the beginning of our troubles, may faithfully bee transmitted to posterity;
and to the present and future age, to provide that these glorious and admirable works which God hath done for England and Scotland, since the beginning of our Troubles, may faithfully be transmitted to posterity;
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alasse, all their Histories were written with ignorance, vanity, passion, partiality, and gave very little help to our main businesse, to teach us the administrations of God,
alas, all their Histories were written with ignorance, vanity, passion, partiality, and gave very little help to our main business, to teach us the administrations of God,
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The Jews have a saying, That when God destroyed all the World, there was a Copy of all kept in the Arke with Noah; and after the Floud was gone, this Copy was re-printed and spread over all the world.
The jews have a saying, That when God destroyed all the World, there was a Copy of all kept in the Ark with Noah; and After the Flood was gone, this Copy was Reprinted and spread over all the world.
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Truly, I have often thought, that were all the Copies in the world lost, of Gods admirable dealing with an unworthy people (except only those mentioned in the Scripture, there might be a re-impression of them out of the admirable things that God hath done for us since these publike caelamities came upon us;
Truly, I have often Thought, that were all the Copies in the world lost, of God's admirable dealing with an unworthy people (except only those mentioned in the Scripture, there might be a reimpression of them out of the admirable things that God hath done for us since these public caelamities Come upon us;
and when they were called, God dealt with them, as hee commanded Ezekiel to deale with his own haire, Ezekiel 5. one third part of it to be thrown away into the wind, another to be burnt in the City,
and when they were called, God dealt with them, as he commanded Ezekielem to deal with his own hair, Ezekielem 5. one third part of it to be thrown away into the wind, Another to be burned in the city,
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They should read of 4 or 500 Commons, and multitude of Peeres, some of them passing through the fire, some scattered into all the corners of the land, seeking to destroy the Nation that had entrusted them;
They should read of 4 or 500 Commons, and multitude of Peers, Some of them passing through the fire, Some scattered into all the corners of the land, seeking to destroy the nation that had Entrusted them;
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of every one whereof they should be able to say, what my Noble Lord said immediately after Kynton fight, That there was never any thing wherein there was lesse of man, and more of God.
of every one whereof they should be able to say, what my Noble Lord said immediately After Kynton fight, That there was never any thing wherein there was less of man, and more of God.
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There they should likewise read, how this famous City, and all the Countries where the Gospel had prevailed, have faithfully stood to God and his cause even to their owne exhausting, in the midst of infinite discouragements;
There they should likewise read, how this famous city, and all the Countries where the Gospel had prevailed, have faithfully stood to God and his cause even to their own exhausting, in the midst of infinite discouragements;
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and Gentlemen, and whole Counties did endeavour to fight themselves into slavery, and labour to destroy the Parliament, that is, themselves, and all that is theirs.
and Gentlemen, and Whole Counties did endeavour to fight themselves into slavery, and labour to destroy the Parliament, that is, themselves, and all that is theirs.
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how God made some of our strong Holds to be easily delivered, and others of no strength little lesse then miraculously preserved against all the Force of the enemy;
how God made Some of our strong Holds to be Easily Delivered, and Others of no strength little less then miraculously preserved against all the Force of the enemy;
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What shall I say? they shall in a thousand particulars read in this Story our folly and Gods wisdome, our weaknes and Gods strength, our divisions and confusions,
What shall I say? they shall in a thousand particulars read in this Story our folly and God's Wisdom, our weakness and God's strength, our divisions and confusions,
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Serimus arbores, we plant Trees which may beare fruit to after ages, and shall we not doe this, which like Nebuchadnezzars tree would beare fruit to all the world;
Serimus Arbores, we plant Trees which may bear fruit to After ages, and shall we not do this, which like Nebuchadnezar's tree would bear fruit to all the world;
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or shall wee hazard them to bee written by a lying or unskilfull hand? written they will be without all question, Scribimus indocti doctique, Diurnalls,
or shall we hazard them to be written by a lying or unskilful hand? written they will be without all question, Scribimus Indocti doctique, Diurnals,
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but shall posterity bee left to make their computatiō, & draw their estimate of the Lords dealing by such Books as these? should not we rob God, our selves, his Cause,
but shall posterity be left to make their computation, & draw their estimate of the lords dealing by such Books as these? should not we rob God, our selves, his Cause,
Who is sufficient for these things? who can tell the loving kindnesse of the Lord? who can shew forth all his goodnesse? My humble suit therefore to the Right Honourable Houses, is (a thing which I am assured God expects from you) even that you would provide that some worthy, faithfull heart,
Who is sufficient for these things? who can tell the loving kindness of the Lord? who can show forth all his Goodness? My humble suit Therefore to the Right Honourable Houses, is (a thing which I am assured God expects from you) even that you would provide that Some worthy, faithful heart,
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and heads, and pens bee set on work, who may undertake this Work, and have leave (as Mr. Fox had in Queen Elizabeths dayes) to search all the Registries;
and Heads, and pens be Set on work, who may undertake this Work, and have leave (as Mr. Fox had in Queen Elizabeths days) to search all the Registries;
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and be enabled to hold forth all the light that may bee, that the Generations to come may see a true picture, a faithfull Story of these three or foure last years:
and be enabled to hold forth all the Light that may be, that the Generations to come may see a true picture, a faithful Story of these three or foure last Years:
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And let him doe it faithfully, let him not be discouraged with the Politicians fear, That it is dangerous to write truth in the present age, not safe to come too neere the heels of truth,
And let him do it faithfully, let him not be discouraged with the Politicians Fear, That it is dangerous to write truth in the present age, not safe to come too near the heels of truth,
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Moses wrote the dealings of God for 2500 years from the Creation to their entring into Canaan; and afterward it was carryed on by other chiefe Instruments;
Moses wrote the dealings of God for 2500 Years from the Creation to their entering into Canaan; and afterwards it was carried on by other chief Instruments;
that should the Lord move your hearts to resolve upon it this day, it were a testimony of your thankfulnesse, next to the going on vigorously in the Reformation and setling of the Church;
that should the Lord move your hearts to resolve upon it this day, it were a testimony of your thankfulness, next to the going on vigorously in the Reformation and settling of the Church;
and you can pitch upon nothing that shall bring more eternall glory to the Lord, that hath done these great things for us, thn to cause these things to be written for the Generations to come, that the people not yet created may praise the Lord. FINIS.
and you can pitch upon nothing that shall bring more Eternal glory to the Lord, that hath done these great things for us, thn to cause these things to be written for the Generations to come, that the people not yet created may praise the Lord. FINIS.
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