A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament, at their publike fast, November 17. 1640. Upon 2 Chron. 15. 2. The Lord is with you, while yee bee with him: and if yee seek him, he will be found of you: but if yee forsake him, he will forsake you. / By Stephen Marshall, Batchelour in Divinity, minister of Finchingfield in Essex. Published by order of the said House.
In Isai. 33. 14. when God sends them word that he would come among them, presently it follows, The sinners in Zion are afraid, fearefulnes hath surprized the Hypocrite, who among us shall dwell with devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? And in Jer. 4. 23. the Prophet beheld the earth, and loe it was without forme, and voyd;
In Isaiah 33. 14. when God sends them word that he would come among them, presently it follows, The Sinners in Zion Are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the Hypocrite, who among us shall dwell with devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? And in Jer. 4. 23. the Prophet beheld the earth, and lo it was without Form, and void;
For in effect the presence intended in this Text is Gods presence in the Covenant of Grace, in which he is so joyned with a people, that they also are joyned unto him.
For in Effect the presence intended in this Text is God's presence in the Covenant of Grace, in which he is so joined with a people, that they also Are joined unto him.
wherein then was their happinesse? Mark what Moses saith verse 7. What Nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them as the Lord our God is in all things,
wherein then was their happiness? Mark what Moses Says verse 7. What nation is there so great, who hath God so High unto them as the Lord our God is in all things,
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So you shall see in Exod. 33. the Lord was offended with the people for making of the golden Calfe, In the beginning of that Chap. he speaks after this manner to Moyses. Take this people and carry them to the Land that I have promised to give them:
So you shall see in Exod 33. the Lord was offended with the people for making of the golden Calf, In the beginning of that Chap. he speaks After this manner to Moses. Take this people and carry them to the Land that I have promised to give them:
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But my Angell shall not leave them till they be setled in that good Land. One would have thought that this had beene an excellent offer, thousands would have esteemed it a glorious thing to have an Angell of God to goe and plant them in the goodliest Country that was under the cope of Heaven.
But my Angel shall not leave them till they be settled in that good Land. One would have Thought that this had been an excellent offer, thousands would have esteemed it a glorious thing to have an Angel of God to go and plant them in the Goodliest Country that was under the cope of Heaven.
for wherein else shall it be knowne to the World, that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? Is it not in that thou goest with us? So shall we be separated, I and thy people from all the people that are upon the face of the Earth.
for wherein Else shall it be known to the World, that I and thy people have found grace in thy sighed? Is it not in that thou goest with us? So shall we be separated, I and thy people from all the people that Are upon the face of the Earth.
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Excellent are the straines of Rhetoricke flowing from the Spirit of God in setting forth the glory of that City, which in a word was such as All the Kings of the Earth should come and looke on, and stand amazed at it. Without question Babylon, or Niniveh excelled Hierusalem in Davids time for outward glory,
Excellent Are the strains of Rhetoric flowing from the Spirit of God in setting forth the glory of that city, which in a word was such as All the Kings of the Earth should come and look on, and stand amazed At it. Without question Babylon, or Nineveh excelled Jerusalem in Davids time for outward glory,
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And in Psalme 144. The Pen-man of it so farre extols even the common mercies that God oft times bestowes upon a people, that they then become Blessed, When their Sonnes grow up as plants,
And in Psalm 144. The Penman of it so Far extols even the Common Mercies that God oft times bestows upon a people, that they then become Blessed, When their Sons grow up as plants,
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But marke how hee gives a dash to all he had said, in comparison of that he had to say of the blessednesse of Gods people, Yea rather happy are the people whose God is the Lord.
But mark how he gives a dash to all he had said, in comparison of that he had to say of the blessedness of God's people, Yea rather happy Are the people whose God is the Lord.
You shall see also in the latter end of Ezechiel, Chapter 40. and in Revelation 21. such an Hyperbolicall description of a most glorious City the new Hierusalem, as never had parallell.
You shall see also in the latter end of Ezechiel, Chapter 40. and in Revelation 21. such an Hyperbolical description of a most glorious city the new Jerusalem, as never had parallel.
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And what is the Glory of that City? Read but the last words in the Prophesie of Ezechiel, The name of that City from that Day shalbe THE LORD IS THERE.
And what is the Glory of that city? Read but the last words in the Prophesy of Ezechiel, The name of that city from that Day shall THE LORD IS THERE.
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As if he had said, would you have an abridgement of all the excellencies of this City and Temple? This it is, Jehovah is there. And in Revelation 21. The Lord God Almighty and the Lambe are there.
As if he had said, would you have an abridgement of all the excellencies of this city and Temple? This it is, Jehovah is there. And in Revelation 21. The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb Are there.
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On the other side you shall see it as plaine, when the Lord threatneth the greatest plague and curse that can betide a Nation, he never mentions other, above this, that He will depart from them: As if hee had meant to strike them dead at a blow, by saying, He will leave them. That place in Hosea Chapter 9. 11. is very remarkable:
On the other side you shall see it as plain, when the Lord threatens the greatest plague and curse that can betide a nation, he never mentions other, above this, that He will depart from them: As if he had meant to strike them dead At a blow, by saying, He will leave them. That place in Hosea Chapter 9. 11. is very remarkable:
It is a knowne story in the 1. Samuel 4. that when the Arke (that was called the glory of God ) the visible token of Gods presence in the Covenant of Grace, was taken Captive by the Philistines; Phineas his wife bowed her selfe and travailed,
It is a known story in the 1. Samuel 4. that when the Ark (that was called the glory of God) the visible token of God's presence in the Covenant of Grace, was taken Captive by the philistines; Phinehas his wife bowed her self and travailed,
and the Redemption of the VVorld by him, was such, that one maine end of making this goodly frame of Heaven and Earth was, that it might be the stage upon which that Worke should be acted.
and the Redemption of the World by him, was such, that one main end of making this goodly frame of Heaven and Earth was, that it might be the stage upon which that Work should be acted.
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What is glory, but the shining out of excellency? VVhat is happinesse but the fruition of the greatest good? Now there is no Excellency that shines out in any thing,
What is glory, but the shining out of excellency? What is happiness but the fruition of the greatest good? Now there is no Excellency that shines out in any thing,
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therefore this is usually in the Scripture phrase called the Kingdome of Heaven. But if yet more particularly you enquire, what Gods presence in his Covenant implyes:
Therefore this is usually in the Scripture phrase called the Kingdom of Heaven. But if yet more particularly you inquire, what God's presence in his Covenant Implies:
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As he, who being askt what God was, required first a day, then two, then three, alledging, that the more he studyed it, the lesse able hee found himselfe to answer it.
As he, who being asked what God was, required First a day, then two, then three, alleging, that the more he studied it, the less able he found himself to answer it.
As to have the Arke, Vrim and Thummim: to have God to reveale himselfe in Visions and Dreames: To answer by Thunder, &c. which my haste allowes me not leisure to explaine.
As to have the Ark, Urim and Thummim: to have God to reveal himself in Visions and Dreams: To answer by Thunder, etc. which my haste allows me not leisure to explain.
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It hath bin often questioned, what was the greatest favour that ever Almighty God did for man? Some preferre Creation wherein man received his being, and excellent endowments:
It hath been often questioned, what was the greatest favour that ever Almighty God did for man? some prefer Creation wherein man received his being, and excellent endowments:
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some Redemption, wherein man is recovered to a better and surer estate than hee injoyed in Creation: but out of question to be a Iedediah, beloved of God, to be neare to God as his Children,
Some Redemption, wherein man is recovered to a better and Surer estate than he enjoyed in Creation: but out of question to be a Jedediah, Beloved of God, to be near to God as his Children,
And from this interest in God flow innumerable priviledges, for being thus beloved of God, and precious to him, it followes that they are accepted in their services, that all their sinnes are pardoned,
And from this Interest in God flow innumerable privileges, for being thus Beloved of God, and precious to him, it follows that they Are accepted in their services, that all their Sins Are pardoned,
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This is the ordinary expression of the Scripture: Every thing prospers, where God is. It is said of David, whithersoever (Saul) sent him, he prospered: for God was with him.
This is the ordinary expression of the Scripture: Every thing prospers, where God is. It is said of David, whithersoever (Saul) sent him, he prospered: for God was with him.
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A notable example of this, that Gods presence is mans prosperity, wee have in Hag. 2. where when God had told them that the reason of all their ill successe in their enterprizes came from Gods withdrawing from them,
A notable Exampl of this, that God's presence is men Prosperity, we have in Hag. 2. where when God had told them that the reason of all their ill success in their Enterprises Come from God's withdrawing from them,
Observe two or three comparisons which the Holy Ghost frequently useth, in Isai. 4. the later end, the Lord speaks thus of the Churches of the Gentiles, that he would create upon all the assemblies (upon all the places where the people should assemble to serve him) a pillar of a Cloud,
Observe two or three comparisons which the Holy Ghost frequently uses, in Isaiah 4. the later end, the Lord speaks thus of the Churches of the Gentiles, that he would create upon all the assemblies (upon all the places where the people should assemble to serve him) a pillar of a Cloud,
Hee compareth Himselfe to a Shield, I am thy Shield. Now the nature of a Shield is to take all the blo vs, that the body cannot be hurt, till the shield be pierced through.
He compareth Himself to a Shield, I am thy Shield. Now the nature of a Shield is to take all the blo us, that the body cannot be hurt, till the shield be pierced through.
Excellent is that expression in Isaiah the 46. where God comparing himselfe with the Idols of the Heathens, speakes to this purpose, Their Idolls must be borne: but God beares his people:
Excellent is that expression in Isaiah the 46. where God comparing himself with the Idols of the heathens, speaks to this purpose, Their Idols must be born: but God bears his people:
Some where I have read a Dialogue betwixt a Iew and a Heathen: After the Iewes returne from the Captivity, all the Nations round about them (being enemies to them) a Pagan asked a Iew how they could have any hope of safety:
some where I have read a Dialogue betwixt a Iew and a Heathen: After the Iewes return from the Captivity, all the nations round about them (being enemies to them) a Pagan asked a Iew how they could have any hope of safety:
And this is the summe of all Balaams answer to Balaak, Numb. 23. and 24. that neither force nor fraud could hurt the people of Israel while God was with them.
And this is the sum of all Balaams answer to Balaak, Numb. 23. and 24. that neither force nor fraud could hurt the people of Israel while God was with them.
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But saith the Prophet, If yee had smitten all the army of the Chaldeans, and none of them had beene left but a few wounded men, they should come and burne your City.
But Says the Prophet, If ye had smitten all the army of the Chaldeans, and none of them had been left but a few wounded men, they should come and burn your city.
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hee had warre with a great company of malicious neighbour Princes that hated him, and he hires 100000 valiant men of Israel, and joynes them with his owne forces:
he had war with a great company of malicious neighbour Princes that hated him, and he hires 100000 valiant men of Israel, and joins them with his own forces:
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If you be not yet satisfied, that all these three things are implyed in Gods presence: observe further that not onely of Jehovah, but even of all the Idoll gods of the Nations, the like things are spoken.
If you be not yet satisfied, that all these three things Are employed in God's presence: observe further that not only of Jehovah, but even of all the Idol God's of the nations, the like things Are spoken.
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Thus the people of Moab who worshipped Chemosh, are stiled the people of Chemosh. When Iudah joyned himselfe in marriage with Idolaters, God saith of him, He hath taken the daughter of a strange god:
Thus the people of Moab who worshipped Chemosh, Are styled the people of Chemosh. When Iudah joined himself in marriage with Idolaters, God Says of him, He hath taken the daughter of a strange god:
as in Isaiah 46. 2. where there is a prophesie of the taking of Babylon by Cyrus, it is thus expressed, Bell boweth downe, Nebo stoopeth, &c. Their gods are gone into captivity.
as in Isaiah 46. 2. where there is a prophesy of the taking of Babylon by Cyrus, it is thus expressed, Bell boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, etc. Their God's Are gone into captivity.
So in 2. King. 18. 34. Rabshakeh vants that, in his Masters name, Where are the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad, &c. And it is observed as an ordinary practice of the Romans, that when they came to besiege any City, they would first intreat the gods of that City to leave the protection of it, and come over to them:
So in 2. King. 18. 34. Rabshakeh vaunts that, in his Masters name, Where Are the God's of Hamath, and of Arpad, etc. And it is observed as an ordinary practice of the Roman, that when they Come to besiege any city, they would First entreat the God's of that city to leave the protection of it, and come over to them:
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So then, the summe of all this put together, amounts to thus much, that Gods presence in his Covenant with any people implyes that they are dearly beloved of him, that hee workes all their workes for them, and shields and defends them against all their enemies.
So then, the sum of all this put together, amounts to thus much, that God's presence in his Covenant with any people Implies that they Are dearly Beloved of him, that he works all their works for them, and shields and defends them against all their enemies.
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I come now to the Application of it, wherein (because I chiefely intend the next poynt, the Condition of Gods presence ) I will briefely make two or three Collections onely, which I conceive may be most seasonable and sutable to your office,
I come now to the Application of it, wherein (Because I chiefly intend the next point, the Condition of God's presence) I will briefly make two or three Collections only, which I conceive may be most seasonable and suitable to your office,
First, is it so, that the glory and happinesse of a nation stands in the presence of God in his Covenant: Then, I humbly pray you all to take notice, what are the greatest Evills,
First, is it so, that the glory and happiness of a Nation Stands in the presence of God in his Covenant: Then, I humbly pray you all to take notice, what Are the greatest Evils,
I doubt not but you have a multitude of complaints of Grievances presented to the Parliament house: all (at least pretended to be) contrary to the welfare of the State:
I doubt not but you have a multitude of complaints of Grievances presented to the Parliament house: all (At least pretended to be) contrary to the welfare of the State:
and to informe you who bee the Authors of the greatest Grievances, and Evills that can possibly betide the Kingdome of England, even they that would rob us of our God.
and to inform you who bee the Authors of the greatest Grievances, and Evils that can possibly betide the Kingdom of England, even they that would rob us of our God.
And I know, if evidence should he brought into this Honourable assembly against any one that had deprived the King of a Subject, you would think him worthy of severe punishment.
And I know, if evidence should he brought into this Honourable assembly against any one that had deprived the King of a Subject, you would think him worthy of severe punishment.
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But higher, if you should light upon one, that should endeavour to deprive the King and Kingdome of a wise Counsellour, and States man, in the multitude whereof is the safety of the Kingdome.
But higher, if you should Light upon one, that should endeavour to deprive the King and Kingdom of a wise Counselor, and States man, in the multitude whereof is the safety of the Kingdom.
But higher yet, if any should be found that had lift up his hand against his Majesty, the Lords anoynted, who is the breath of our nostrills; if any such should be discovered, would you not say of them as she said to David, Let the soule of my Lord bee bound up in the bundle of life,
But higher yet, if any should be found that had lift up his hand against his Majesty, the lords anointed, who is the breath of our nostrils; if any such should be discovered, would you not say of them as she said to David, Let the soul of my Lord be bound up in the bundle of life,
and let the Lord sting the soules of his enemies as out of the middle of a sting? yea would not every true hearted subject in the Kingdome say thus also? O but (Honourable and beloved) they that would rob us of the glory of our King,
and let the Lord sting the Souls of his enemies as out of the middle of a sting? yea would not every true hearted Subject in the Kingdom say thus also? O but (Honourable and Beloved) they that would rob us of the glory of our King,
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and Kingdome, that would take away all our happinesse, and protection, and prosperity, that would leave us naked to our shame, that wee should become a scorne and spoyle, are not they worse than any of the former? You will say, Who is he? and where is he that dares presume in his heart to doe so? (I pray stay for a full answer till the next poynt touching the Condition of enjoying God be unfolded:
and Kingdom, that would take away all our happiness, and protection, and Prosperity, that would leave us naked to our shame, that we should become a scorn and spoil, Are not they Worse than any of the former? You will say, Who is he? and where is he that dares presume in his heart to do so? (I pray stay for a full answer till the next point touching the Condition of enjoying God be unfolded:
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Every sonne of Belial, every one that is a Rebell against God, every one that workes wickednesse, is that wicked Haman, that sells Hester, and all her people to destruction.
Every son of Belial, every one that is a Rebel against God, every one that works wickedness, is that wicked Haman, that sells Esther, and all her people to destruction.
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And for the Lords sake (Honourable and beloved) take it to heart, and lay it up with you, that if Gods presence be our glory, then those that would robus of it are our greatest enemies. Think of them all,
And for the lords sake (Honourable and Beloved) take it to heart, and lay it up with you, that if God's presence be our glory, then those that would robus of it Are our greatest enemies. Think of them all,
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And secondly, let me beseech you all in this your great Nationall Councell, and Assembly, to take seriously into your thoughts what may be the best way of lengthening out our tranquillity. Beloved, all the Nations in Christendome have beene in grievous perplexities many yeares round about us:
And secondly, let me beseech you all in this your great National Council, and Assembly, to take seriously into your thoughts what may be the best Way of lengthening out our tranquillity. beloved, all the nations in Christendom have been in grievous perplexities many Years round about us:
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then may all of you, undertaking any service for GOD, and his Glory, most comfortably and securely rest on God to defend and protect you against all dangers.
then may all of you, undertaking any service for GOD, and his Glory, most comfortably and securely rest on God to defend and Pact you against all dangers.
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But while you are with God, God will bee with you. Are not five Sparrowes sold for a Farthing, saith our Saviour? Are not you more worth than all the Sparrowes in the World? are you not in Gods Worke? As Caleb said, The Lord is with us, feare not them, They shall all be bread for us.
But while you Are with God, God will be with you. are not five Sparrows sold for a Farthing, Says our Saviour? are not you more worth than all the Sparrows in the World? Are you not in God's Work? As Caleb said, The Lord is with us, Fear not them, They shall all be bred for us.
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Goe on boldly, use what providence you can to prevent dangers, but comfortably remember, that the Name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the righteous runne to it, and are safe.
Go on boldly, use what providence you can to prevent dangers, but comfortably Remember, that the Name of the Lord is a strong Tower, the righteous run to it, and Are safe.
when he saw him make no preparation for defence, came and asked him, if he did not heare what the Duke was preparing against him? Yes, saith he, I doe;
when he saw him make no preparation for defence, Come and asked him, if he did not hear what the Duke was preparing against him? Yes, Says he, I do;
which when the Duke heard, he disbanded his forces, and acknowledged that hee should prove too weak to deale with that man that ingaged God in the quarrell against him.
which when the Duke herd, he disbanded his forces, and acknowledged that he should prove too weak to deal with that man that engaged God in the quarrel against him.
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Secondly, While signifieth likewise the Degree and measure of Gods presence. This is, the beame by which GOD weighes out his presence, the Standard whereby he measures it;
Secondly, While signifies likewise the Degree and measure of God's presence. This is, the beam by which GOD weighs out his presence, the Standard whereby he measures it;
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If they be with God in all things as Amaziah was, but not with a perfect heart, God will be so with them: if they be with God absolutely & intirely as Iosiah, and David, and Hezekiah, &c. were with God, God will bee so with them, fulfilling that in Isai. 26. that the most upright God ballanceth out the wayes of the just:
If they be with God in all things as Amaziah was, but not with a perfect heart, God will be so with them: if they be with God absolutely & entirely as Josiah, and David, and Hezekiah, etc. were with God, God will be so with them, fulfilling that in Isaiah 26. that the most upright God balanceth out the ways of the just:
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if they walke frowardly and stubbornly, and contrary to him, hee will walke contrary to them: If they vexe him seven times, hee will vexe them seven times.
if they walk frowardly and stubbornly, and contrary to him, he will walk contrary to them: If they vex him seven times, he will vex them seven times.
So in the seven Churches, when some of them had a few things for God, God would be with them in a few things. If they will have something contrary to God, hee will ever have something against them: and as their wayes are to him,
So in the seven Churches, when Some of them had a few things for God, God would be with them in a few things. If they will have something contrary to God, he will ever have something against them: and as their ways Are to him,
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First, when you heare, that God will bee with his people as they are with God, take heede you understand it not as some, who (that they may set up the rotten Dagon of mans free will, above the Arke of Gods free grace ) doe use out of such conditionall Scriptures, to argue, that God hath an antecedent, undetermined, uncertaine, suspended purpose of doing good to a people, which is moved, changed,
First, when you hear, that God will be with his people as they Are with God, take heed you understand it not as Some, who (that they may Set up the rotten Dagon of men free will, above the Ark of God's free grace) do use out of such conditional Scriptures, to argue, that God hath an antecedent, undetermined, uncertain, suspended purpose of doing good to a people, which is moved, changed,
except we be with him; but no Law is hereby laid upon his beneplacitum, his free favour, whereby hee workes both the will and the deed, and causeth his people to walke in his wayes.
except we be with him; but no Law is hereby laid upon his beneplacitum, his free favour, whereby he works both the will and the deed, and Causes his people to walk in his ways.
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Secondly, much lesse neede wee sticke at the glosse of the Papists, who out of such conditionall Scriptures use to argue our performance of the condition, formally to merit Gods gracious presence,
Secondly, much less need we stick At the gloss of the Papists, who out of such conditional Scriptures use to argue our performance of the condition, formally to merit God's gracious presence,
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Thirdly, nor yet must wee thinke, that when this Condition is required of a Nation, that it is so limited, that unlesse the universality of the people shall performe it, the rest cannot expect Gods presence with them:
Thirdly, nor yet must we think, that when this Condition is required of a nation, that it is so limited, that unless the universality of the people shall perform it, the rest cannot expect God's presence with them:
First, to bee a holy people a Ieshurun, a righteous Nation, to be those that undertake the counter-part of the Covenant, that as God makes himselfe over to be their God,
First, to be a holy people a Jeshurun, a righteous nation, to be those that undertake the counterpart of the Covenant, that as God makes himself over to be their God,
and their portion, so they deliver themselves up to him as a people renewed and sanctified, to become his portion. That is a chiefe thing which the Scripture alwayes meaneth,
and their portion, so they deliver themselves up to him as a people renewed and sanctified, to become his portion. That is a chief thing which the Scripture always means,
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but when they put away all their abhominations, threw away all their lusts and Idolls to the Moles and to the Bats, loathing and detesting themselves for them, being as the Doves in the valley, every one mourning for their owne iniquities, fully determining and resolving never to returne to them any more.
but when they put away all their abominations, threw away all their Lustiest and Idols to the Moles and to the Bats, loathing and detesting themselves for them, being as the Dove in the valley, every one mourning for their own iniquities, Fully determining and resolving never to return to them any more.
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And indeed if this be not done, it is impossible for a people to be with God, or to endure God to be with them: For God is a devouring fire to wicked men;
And indeed if this be not done, it is impossible for a people to be with God, or to endure God to be with them: For God is a devouring fire to wicked men;
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And for my owne part, I question not but if an ungodly man should bee lifted up into Heaven, where God most manifesteth himselfe in glory, he would there be most miserable.
And for my own part, I question not but if an ungodly man should be lifted up into Heaven, where God most manifesteth himself in glory, he would there be most miserable.
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Look over all the Epistles in the new Testament, and you shall finde, that however the externall profession of Christianitie admits men to the external priviledges of Gods presence,
Look over all the Epistles in the new Testament, and you shall find, that however the external profession of Christianity admits men to the external privileges of God's presence,
and brought them neare to himselfe, in calling them to participate that Redemption, they should serve him in holinesse and righteousnesse all the daies of their life.
and brought them near to himself, in calling them to participate that Redemption, they should serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.
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This is abundantly proved Hos. 11. 12. Ephraim (saith the Lord) compasseth me. One would have thought that Ephraim was neare to God, when he compassed him:
This is abundantly proved Hos. 11. 12. Ephraim (Says the Lord) Compasseth me. One would have Thought that Ephraim was near to God, when he compassed him:
For the more full understanding of this second branch, let me commend one observation to you concerning all the Kings of Israel and Iudah after Solomons time;
For the more full understanding of this second branch, let me commend one observation to you Concerning all the Kings of Israel and Iudah After Solomons time;
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as a blot upon their honours, therefore are they blamed, if (through their default) the high places were not taken away, though the Idolls set up in those places were removed.
as a blot upon their honours, Therefore Are they blamed, if (through their default) the high places were not taken away, though the Idols Set up in those places were removed.
And in the new Testament, throughout all the time of Antichrists apostasie, the true Church of Christ, that walked with him aright, are described by this Character, that they are a virgin company, not defiled with women; that is, they were never guilry of the spirituall pollutions of that Apostaticall Church of Rome. This was to be with the Lamb,
And in the new Testament, throughout all the time of Antichrists apostasy, the true Church of christ, that walked with him aright, Are described by this Character, that they Are a Virgae company, not defiled with women; that is, they were never guilry of the spiritual pollutions of that Apostatical Church of Room. This was to be with the Lamb,
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Thirdly, to be with God, is to be on Gods side; to be engaged in Gods cause, to appeare in those things wherein God looks that all his friends should stand for him.
Thirdly, to be with God, is to be on God's side; to be engaged in God's cause, to appear in those things wherein God looks that all his Friends should stand for him.
When the Levites would know neither Father nor mother, but slay every man his brother, or companion, or neighbour, that they might avenge Gods quarrell;
When the Levites would know neither Father nor mother, but slay every man his brother, or Companion, or neighbour, that they might avenge God's quarrel;
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It is, 1 To be reconciled to God, and to walk with him as an holy people. 2 To continue with him in the purity of his worship. 3 To stand by him in every cause, which doth concerne his glory.
It is, 1 To be reconciled to God, and to walk with him as an holy people. 2 To continue with him in the purity of his worship. 3 To stand by him in every cause, which does concern his glory.
And (me thinkes) I looke upon you, as upon the Prophet Ezekiel, when he was to beare the iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah, hee was to lye upon his side,
And (me thinks) I look upon you, as upon the Prophet Ezekielem, when he was to bear the iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah, he was to lie upon his side,
and to eate his bread made of Wheate, and Barley, and Beanes, Lentiles, and Fitches, miserable coarse bread, and baked with the dung of man, and to drinke a little water for many dayes together.
and to eat his bred made of Wheat, and Barley, and Beans, Lentils, and Fitches, miserable coarse bred, and baked with the dung of man, and to drink a little water for many days together.
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And now could I but speak to you from the Lord how sad things there are against England, in this point of not being with God, could you with patience and grace heare me;
And now could I but speak to you from the Lord how sad things there Are against England, in this point of not being with God, could you with patience and grace hear me;
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and would the Lord affect my heart and yours in handling and hearing of them, we should make this place a Bochim, a place of weepers, the stoutest heart would be as Queene Huzzab, and her Ladies, when they went into Captivity, tabering on their breasts, and mourning as Doves, yea howling after the manner of Dragons. Could I,
and would the Lord affect my heart and yours in handling and hearing of them, we should make this place a Bochim, a place of weepers, the Stoutest heart would be as Queen Huzzab, and her Ladies, when they went into Captivity, tabering on their breasts, and mourning as Dove, yea howling After the manner of Dragons. Could I,
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as in a mirrour, set before your eyes, how infinitely farre off the body of this Kingdome is from being with the Lord, we should wonder that the Lord hath not wholly forsaken us long agone;
as in a mirror, Set before your eyes, how infinitely Far off the body of this Kingdom is from being with the Lord, we should wonder that the Lord hath not wholly forsaken us long ago;
and for whatsoever is precious to us, we are not left like unto Sodom, and made like unto Gomorrah. Take a view of all the three particulars mentioned in the point.
and for whatsoever is precious to us, we Are not left like unto Sodom, and made like unto Gomorrah. Take a view of all the three particulars mentioned in the point.
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First, are we an holy people? (I am now pleading Gods cause, and though a poore unworthy man, I stand betwixt God and a Kingdome) I aske again, are we an holy people? Are our Princes, our Rulers, our Magistrates, our Ministers,
First, Are we an holy people? (I am now pleading God's cause, and though a poor unworthy man, I stand betwixt God and a Kingdom) I ask again, Are we an holy people? are our Princes, our Rulers, our Magistrates, our Ministers,
and the body of the people holy? Doe wee walke according to the rules of Christianity, the summe whereof for the practicall part is laid downe in the ten Commandements,
and the body of the people holy? Do we walk according to the rules of Christianity, the sum whereof for the practical part is laid down in the ten commandments,
Nay, is there any thing this day so hated, as holinesse? have we not gotten termes to scoffe down all goodnesse? is not almost every man who will not sweare and be drunke,
Nay, is there any thing this day so hated, as holiness? have we not got terms to scoff down all Goodness? is not almost every man who will not swear and be drunk,
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and be deboyst as a Turke, or worse, cryed downe with the odious name of a Puritan? That as Ambrose said of Paulinus, a yong noble man of Rome, at whom when he was converted to Christ,
and be deboyst as a Turk, or Worse, cried down with the odious name of a Puritan? That as Ambrose said of Paulinus, a young noble man of Room, At whom when he was converted to christ,
Secondly, see what wonderfull cause wee have to bee abased for all the injury the Land stands guilty of, in abusing God in the poynt of his Worship, which is the defiling of the marriage bed betwixt God and his people.
Secondly, see what wonderful cause we have to be abased for all the injury the Land Stands guilty of, in abusing God in the point of his Worship, which is the defiling of the marriage Bed betwixt God and his people.
but I believe there hath not beene in all the Christian World such high affronts offered to the Lords day, as of late hath beene in England, and (I am confident) they all lie in the Deck charged,
but I believe there hath not been in all the Christian World such high affronts offered to the lords day, as of late hath been in England, and (I am confident) they all lie in the Deck charged,
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Thirdly, goe to another branch, the poynt of preaching the Word. The preaching of the Word is the Scepter of Christs Kingdome, the glory of a Nation, the Chariot upon which life and salvation comes riding:
Thirdly, go to Another branch, the point of preaching the Word. The preaching of the Word is the Sceptre of Christ Kingdom, the glory of a nation, the Chariot upon which life and salvation comes riding:
What little care hath the State in general taken to provide that Christ might ride in Triumph upon his white horse? that the Word of God might spread into every corner of the Land? But, oh the cruelty that hath beene offered to many poore Congregations, in taking away the bread of Life from their mouthes, without any pitty!
What little care hath the State in general taken to provide that christ might ride in Triumph upon his white horse? that the Word of God might spread into every corner of the Land? But, o the cruelty that hath been offered to many poor Congregations, in taking away the bred of Life from their mouths, without any pity!
Fourthly, but above all, the extreame daring, bold audaciousnesse of a generation of men, that have adventured as much as in them lies, to corrupt Gods worship, that not onely rejoyce to see the Idolatrie,
Fourthly, but above all, the extreme daring, bold audaciousness of a generation of men, that have adventured as much as in them lies, to corrupt God's worship, that not only rejoice to see the Idolatry,
and superstition of Rome practised by others, but have dared to set their thresholds by Gods threshold, and to dresse out all Gods worship, according to their owne fancies, things too apparent to need any further proofe.
and Superstition of Room practised by Others, but have dared to Set their thresholds by God's threshold, and to dress out all God's worship, according to their own fancies, things too apparent to need any further proof.
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But as Lodovicus Vives saith of the Papists in his dayes, that for ought he saw, they (in effect) gave the same reverence to their Saints, which the Pagans did to their gods:
But as Lodovicus Vives Says of the Papists in his days, that for ought he saw, they (in Effect) gave the same Reverence to their Saints, which the Pagans did to their God's:
than the knowne fornication, or adultery of any other woman whatsoever? Doe you not know that the Church of Christ is his Spouse? Do you not know that God is more easily provoked by a people among whom hee walkes,
than the known fornication, or adultery of any other woman whatsoever? Do you not know that the Church of christ is his Spouse? Do you not know that God is more Easily provoked by a people among whom he walks,
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Multitudes of whom, know not whether Christ were a man or a woman, nor how many Gods there be, multitudes wallowing in all prophanenesse and licentiousnesse;
Multitudes of whom, know not whither christ were a man or a woman, nor how many God's there be, Multitudes wallowing in all profaneness and licentiousness;
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And then, if we should take in the third branch of ingaging ourselves in Gods cause, how little zeale is there for God? The wrongs and cruelties that are done to many, the teares of the afflicted, and oppressed;
And then, if we should take in the third branch of engaging ourselves in God's cause, how little zeal is there for God? The wrongs and cruelties that Are done to many, the tears of the afflicted, and oppressed;
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Verily, beloved, were you all as innocent as Ezra was of the fact among the Iewes, of the wretchednesse of the people of Israel: If you did know what God looks for at your hands this day, you would rent the very Caule of your hearts before the Lord,
Verily, Beloved, were you all as innocent as Ezra was of the fact among the Iewes, of the wretchedness of the people of Israel: If you did know what God looks for At your hands this day, you would rend the very Caul of your hearts before the Lord,
what if you your selves bee guilty of these things? You that are the flower of your Tribes, the chiefe of the Thousands of England; You that are lifted up above your Brethren, whom GOD hath made the Head,
what if you your selves be guilty of these things? You that Are the flower of your Tribes, the chief of the Thousands of England; You that Are lifted up above your Brothers, whom GOD hath made the Head,
and not the Taile of the places where you live, when GOD might have left you to be hewers of Wood, and drawers of Water. And hee hath made some of you Noblemen, some Knights,
and not the Tail of the places where you live, when GOD might have left you to be hewers of Wood, and drawers of Water. And he hath made Some of you Noblemen, Some Knights,
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What if you your selves have a chiefe hand in these transgressions? What if among you be found swearers, cursers, adulterers, drunkards, haters of Gods waies, scorners of his Children,
What if you your selves have a chief hand in these transgressions? What if among you be found swearers, cursers, Adulterers, drunkards, haters of God's ways, Scorner's of his Children,
But if you make nothing of all this, but will goe on carelessely, and walke contrary to God, God will walke contrary to you, the Lord will not be with you. This is the first use for Humiliation.
But if you make nothing of all this, but will go on carelessly, and walk contrary to God, God will walk contrary to you, the Lord will not be with you. This is the First use for Humiliation.
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Secondly, I adde but another of Exhortation, and I have done: (I beseech you pardon the Liberty, which your call gives mee, I were unworthy ever to speake more,
Secondly, I add but Another of Exhortation, and I have done: (I beseech you pardon the Liberty, which your call gives me, I were unworthy ever to speak more,
and have beene exercised in the Duties of Fasting, and Prayer: I beseech you tell mee in Gods presence (or rather answer GOD in your owne hearts) what was the thing you propounded to your selves? was it to keepe a day for Formality? because it is now a received thing in England, in the beginning of a Parliament to keepe a Fast? Or was it, that by hanging the head as a Bulrush for a day, you might expiate your sinnes with God,
and have been exercised in the Duties of Fasting, and Prayer: I beseech you tell me in God's presence (or rather answer GOD in your own hearts) what was the thing you propounded to your selves? was it to keep a day for Formality? Because it is now a received thing in England, in the beginning of a Parliament to keep a Fast? Or was it, that by hanging the head as a Bulrush for a day, you might expiate your Sins with God,
First, resolve every one of you for his owne part to turne to God, to cast out all your abhominations, never to turne to any of your wicked wayes from this day forward.
First, resolve every one of you for his own part to turn to God, to cast out all your abominations, never to turn to any of your wicked ways from this day forward.
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and none of you know how soone this time may come, that will yee, nill yee, yee must be be brought neare to God, who is a devouring fire, utterly to consume you,
and none of you know how soon this time may come, that will ye, nill ye, ye must be be brought near to God, who is a devouring fire, utterly to consume you,
The Pagan King of Niniveh saw this, that without turning every man from the wickednesse that was in his owne hands, there could bee no hope of escaping the wrath of God.
The Pagan King of Nineveh saw this, that without turning every man from the wickedness that was in his own hands, there could be no hope of escaping the wrath of God.
First, such as cleave to the purity of his worship in your owne practise. And then in your great Counsaile, bee yee purgers and preservers of our Religion.
First, such as cleave to the purity of his worship in your own practice. And then in your great Counsel, be ye purgers and preservers of our Religion.
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Now the Lord knowing the itch, and pronenesse in men to be tampering in the worship of God, to set their thresholds by his threshold, hath set such a hedge about it, that if a man did consider it seriously, hee could not but admire that ever mortall man should dare in the matter of Gods worship, to meddle any jot further than the Lord himselfe hath commanded:
Now the Lord knowing the itch, and proneness in men to be tampering in the worship of God, to Set their thresholds by his threshold, hath Set such a hedge about it, that if a man did Consider it seriously, he could not but admire that ever Mortal man should Dare in the matter of God's worship, to meddle any jot further than the Lord himself hath commanded:
but God protests that they all hate him, which may appeare by the odious names hee gives to their sinne, calling it sometimes Rebellion, as being a denying his Soveraignty, Iosh. 22. 16. 22. Sometimes Apostasie, Ier. 2. 13. Sometimes Adultery, the most unpardonable sinne betwixt man and wife, Ezek. 16. And sometimes Blasphemy. Isai. 65. 7.
but God protests that they all hate him, which may appear by the odious names he gives to their sin, calling it sometime Rebellion, as being a denying his Sovereignty, Joshua 22. 16. 22. Sometime Apostasy, Jeremiah 2. 13. Sometime Adultery, the most unpardonable sin betwixt man and wife, Ezekiel 16. And sometime Blasphemy. Isaiah 65. 7.
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Thirdly, it is a sinne that hath vengeance, and punishment intailed upon it to the Third and fourth generation. The Iews say to this day, that there was never any calamity betided their Nation,
Thirdly, it is a sin that hath vengeance, and punishment intailed upon it to the Third and fourth generation. The Iews say to this day, that there was never any calamity betided their nation,
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The kindnesse and faithfulnesse of them that maintaine and preserve the pure Religion and worship of God, shall ever bee in the sight of God for them and their posterity.
The kindness and faithfulness of them that maintain and preserve the pure Religion and worship of God, shall ever be in the sighed of God for them and their posterity.
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Oh! let mee helpe your reckoning in the day of the LORD, intreating you for the Childrens sake of your owne body, to lay what I have said to heart, that you may provide that the Ordinances of God bee neither taken away,
Oh! let me help your reckoning in the day of the LORD, entreating you for the Children's sake of your own body, to lay what I have said to heart, that you may provide that the Ordinances of God be neither taken away,
Thirdly, and lastly, (which is the comprehension of all the rest) bee on Gods side, ingage your selves in every cause which is Gods: Owne what God ownes.
Thirdly, and lastly, (which is the comprehension of all the rest) bee on God's side, engage your selves in every cause which is God's: Own what God owns.
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all causes of Instice and Righteousnesse, these are Gods causes. God would have all his friends zealous for him, and appeare for him, his Church, and his Cause.
all Causes of justice and Righteousness, these Are God's Causes. God would have all his Friends zealous for him, and appear for him, his Church, and his Cause.
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I adde thirdly, the Lord to punish the Pride, Sloath, Hypocrisie, and Formality of his people, hath of late suffered the enemies of the Church to prevaile exceeding farre.
I add Thirdly, the Lord to Punish the Pride, Sloth, Hypocrisy, and Formality of his people, hath of late suffered the enemies of the Church to prevail exceeding Far.
When hanging upon the Crosse, his Disciples runne away from him, then with Ioseph of Arimathea boldly before Pilate to shew love to him, this is acceptable.
When hanging upon the Cross, his Disciples run away from him, then with Ioseph of Arimathea boldly before Pilate to show love to him, this is acceptable.
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When the Jewes had an exalted Mordecay, then the people of the Land would turne Iewes. The Samaritanes would helpe to build the Temple, when the Persian Emperour is a friend to the Church: But our Lord saith, let mee have the man that will not bee ashamed of me before a froward and adulterous Generation.
When the Jews had an exalted Mordecai, then the people of the Land would turn Iewes. The Samaritans would help to built the Temple, when the Persian Emperor is a friend to the Church: But our Lord Says, let me have the man that will not be ashamed of me before a froward and adulterous Generation.
The Church is compared to a Hearth of Fire in the midst of a Wood. Like a Torch of Fire in the middest of a Sheafe. Whether the Wood, or the Fire, the Torch, or the Sheafe will have the victory judge yee.
The Church is compared to a Hearth of Fire in the midst of a Wood. Like a Torch of Fire in the midst of a Sheaf. Whither the Wood, or the Fire, the Torch, or the Sheaf will have the victory judge ye.
Revelations the nineteenth, the Armies in Heaven, that followed Christs triumphant Chariot, were such as were holy, and faithfull, and loved not their lives to the death.
Revelations the nineteenth, the Armies in Heaven, that followed Christ triumphant Chariot, were such as were holy, and faithful, and loved not their lives to the death.
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That God that might have left you (as I said) to bee hewers of Wood, and drawers of Water, hath called you to bee Repairers of all our breaches, and the Prayers,
That God that might have left you (as I said) to be hewers of Wood, and drawers of Water, hath called you to be Repairers of all our Breaches, and the Prayers,
but I speake it not rashly) it may bee more guilty, than the very Authors of our mischiefes, who have beene firme to their owne principles, in the bringing of them in:
but I speak it not rashly) it may be more guilty, than the very Authors of our mischiefs, who have been firm to their own principles, in the bringing of them in:
and received a denyall upon that very reason, that the delinquent had twice imbrued his hands in bloud; replyed to the Emperour: Nay, you killed the second;
and received a denial upon that very reason, that the delinquent had twice imbrued his hands in blood; replied to the Emperor: Nay, you killed the second;
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Yet give mee leave onely to propound one thing (even the same which was prest in the forenoone) which I suppose would prove a Catholike remedy for all our evills,
Yet give me leave only to propound one thing (even the same which was pressed in the forenoon) which I suppose would prove a Catholic remedy for all our evils,
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This was the course Iehoshaphat tooke, who sent Princes and Levites, who taught in Judah, and went about through all the Cities, and taught the people.
This was the course Jehoshaphat took, who sent Princes and Levites, who taught in Judah, and went about through all the Cities, and taught the people.
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Yet I must tell you that of nine or ten thousand parishes, which they say are in England, I believe there are many thousands, which these eighty yeares have not had the blessing to enjoy (at the least any long time) a setled, faithfull, preaching Ministery.
Yet I must tell you that of nine or ten thousand Parishes, which they say Are in England, I believe there Are many thousands, which these eighty Years have not had the blessing to enjoy (At the least any long time) a settled, faithful, preaching Ministry.
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And it is worth your most diligent enquirie, whether the neglect of this hath not beene one maine cause of the ill successe of so many former Parliaments. Could you provide mercifully for people in this, you would make all safe,
And it is worth your most diligent enquiry, whither the neglect of this hath not been one main cause of the ill success of so many former Parliaments. Could you provide mercifully for people in this, you would make all safe,
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The dwelling of his Word with a people, is the greatest proof of their owning him for their Prince, and his acknowledging them for his owne Subjects. Is any Country esteemed a part of a Princes Dominion, that is not ruled by his Lawes? Neither can any Land be accounted Chists Kingdome, where the preaching of the word, which is the Rod of his power is not established.
The Dwelling of his Word with a people, is the greatest proof of their owning him for their Prince, and his acknowledging them for his own Subject's. Is any Country esteemed a part of a Princes Dominion, that is not ruled by his Laws? Neither can any Land be accounted Chists Kingdom, where the preaching of the word, which is the Rod of his power is not established.
Magistrates and Ministers of Justice will not execute them, and people will not obey them. The darke places of the Land are ever full of the habitations of wickednesse.
Magistrates and Ministers of justice will not execute them, and people will not obey them. The dark places of the Land Are ever full of the habitations of wickedness.
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But if Christ smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, the Wolfe shall dwell with the Lambe, and the Leopard shall lye downe with the Kid, the Calfe,
But if christ smite the earth with the rod of his Mouth, the Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid, the Calf,
The Poets speake of excellent Musitians, who by the power of their Musicke made stones leap into Walls, beasts to bee tame, &c. This will doe more, this will take the stone out of mens hearts, this will give them a new heart;
The Poets speak of excellent Musicians, who by the power of their Music made stones leap into Walls, beasts to be tame, etc. This will do more, this will take the stone out of men's hearts, this will give them a new heart;
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this will make all the Commandements easie; there is a kinde of omnipotencie in it. Ibeseech you amongst all your excellent purposes for our good, let this bee the first, and chiefest:
this will make all the commandments easy; there is a kind of omnipotency in it. I beseech you among all your excellent Purposes for our good, let this be the First, and chiefest:
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