The sinne of hardnesse of heart: the nature, danger, and remedy of it. Opened in a sermon, preached to the Honorable House of Commons, July 28. 1648. being the day of their solemne monethly fast. By Stephen Marshall, B.D. minister of Gods Word at Finchingfield in Essex. Published by order of that House.
BEloved in the Lord, some mistake concerning one of the Preachers that should have supplied the worke of this day, is the occasion of my standing here at this time, at shorter warning,
beloved in the Lord, Some mistake Concerning one of the Preachers that should have supplied the work of this day, is the occasion of my standing Here At this time, At shorter warning,
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and therefore without any further Apologie, I beseech you attend to the Word of God, which you shall find written in the 7. of ZACHARIAH Vers. 12. Yea they made their hearts as an Adamant stone,
and Therefore without any further Apology, I beseech you attend to the Word of God, which you shall find written in the 7. of ZACHARIAH Vers. 12. Yea they made their hearts as an Adamant stone,
MY Text is part of an answer to a case of conscience, propounded in the beginning of this Chapter, from the fourth Vers. of this Chapter to the end of the next Chapter is contained the full answer to that case of conscience;
MY Text is part of an answer to a case of conscience, propounded in the beginning of this Chapter, from the fourth Vers. of this Chapter to the end of the next Chapter is contained the full answer to that case of conscience;
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The Jewes after it had pleased God to bring upon them the Babylonian captivitie, did set apart foure dayes every yeer, which they kept as solemne dayes of humiliation, one of them was in the fifth moneth, another was in the seventh moneth, another was in the tenth moneth,
The Jews After it had pleased God to bring upon them the Babylonian captivity, did Set apart foure days every year, which they kept as solemn days of humiliation, one of them was in the fifth Monn, Another was in the seventh Monn, Another was in the tenth Monn,
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In the tenth moneth did Nebuchadnezzars Army, first beleaguer Ierusalem, as you'l finde it in the 25. Chapter of the second book of the Kings, that day that Nebuchadnezzars Army first sat downe before the Citie, did they keep a fasting day all those 70. yeers:
In the tenth Monn did Nebuchadnezar's Army, First beleaguer Ierusalem, as You'll find it in the 25. Chapter of the second book of the Kings, that day that Nebuchadnezar's Army First sat down before the city, did they keep a fasting day all those 70. Years:
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In the fourth moneth of the yeere following, they broke into the Citie and took it, the day that the Citie was taken, did they keep as a solemn fasting day;
In the fourth Monn of the year following, they broke into the city and took it, the day that the city was taken, did they keep as a solemn fasting day;
In the seventh moneth Gedaliah, the sonne of Ahikam, was kill'd, murder'd by Ishmael, and all the rest that were left, were scatter'd into Egypt, and that day likewise did they keep as a fasting day;
In the seventh Monn Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, was killed, murdered by Ishmael, and all the rest that were left, were scattered into Egypt, and that day likewise did they keep as a fasting day;
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this case of conscience was sent, some think, by the Jewes that remain'd still in Babylon, that they sent Sherezer and Regemmelech, and the rest of them, as their Embassadors;
this case of conscience was sent, Some think, by the Jews that remained still in Babylon, that they sent Shearer and Regemmelech, and the rest of them, as their ambassadors;
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Did you fast to me? (saith he) you speake of dayes of fasting, that you have kept 70. yeers, did you fast to mee? Did I either appoint them? or doe I accept them? or have you carried them as you should doe? the meaning is, you play the hypocrites with mee, you would make a great deale adoe about a solemne Embassage, to have a case of conscience determin'd, which is first,
Did you fast to me? (Says he) you speak of days of fasting, that you have kept 70. Years, did you fast to me? Did I either appoint them? or do I accept them? or have you carried them as you should do? the meaning is, you play the Hypocrites with me, you would make a great deal ado about a solemn Embassy, to have a case of conscience determined, which is First,
but should not you rather have took notice of the words, which the Lord did send by the Prophets? should ye not heare the words that the Prophets cried in former times,
but should not you rather have took notice of the words, which the Lord did send by the prophets? should you not hear the words that the prophets cried in former times,
and it is Gods ordinary practise when hee would discover the hypocrisie of men, that are much in holy duties, to fall upon the duties of the second Table, wherein they ordinarily are carelesse,
and it is God's ordinary practice when he would discover the hypocrisy of men, that Are much in holy duties, to fallen upon the duties of the second Table, wherein they ordinarily Are careless,
and this wilfull and obstinate disobedience of theirs, is laid down in foure Metaphors, but all of them signifying one and the same thing, onely the three first doe most immediatly signifie the outward expressions of their disobedience;
and this wilful and obstinate disobedience of theirs, is laid down in foure Metaphors, but all of them signifying one and the same thing, only the three First doe most immediately signify the outward expressions of their disobedience;
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Here is the cause of all, that is, they made their hearts like an Adamant stone, yea (saith hee) they made their hearts like an Adamant stone, that they might not heare the Word that God hath spoken;
Here is the cause of all, that is, they made their hearts like an Adamant stone, yea (Says he) they made their hearts like an Adamant stone, that they might not hear the Word that God hath spoken;
next open the meaning of this, what is here meant by an Adamant stone? the Hebrew word is variously interpreted, some doe render it a flint, some a stone that will not waste, many with our new translation render it an Adamant,
next open the meaning of this, what is Here meant by an Adamant stone? the Hebrew word is variously interpreted, Some do render it a flint, Some a stone that will not waste, many with our new Translation render it an Adamant,
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but generally, Criticks doe agree, that it is a stone of the hardest nature, that will not by any toole bee graven or fashioned to any desirable mould:
but generally, Critics do agree, that it is a stone of the Hardest nature, that will not by any tool be graved or fashioned to any desirable mould:
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so to make their heart as an Adamant stone, doth plainly meane, they did extreamly harden their heart, that is the English of it, they would not heare, they stopped their eare, they pull'd away their shoulder, yea, they did extreamely harden their hearts:
so to make their heart as an Adamant stone, does plainly mean, they did extremely harden their heart, that is the English of it, they would not hear, they stopped their ear, they pulled away their shoulder, yea, they did extremely harden their hearts:
By heart you know is naturally meant that piece of flesh that is in the body, which they say, it is primum vivens, and ultimum moriens: but morally and spiritually by the heart is meant the soule,
By heart you know is naturally meant that piece of Flesh that is in the body, which they say, it is primum Living, and ultimum moriens: but morally and spiritually by the heart is meant the soul,
Hardning in the naturall signification of it, is nothing but the withdrawing of moysture form any substance, whereby the parts come to bee condensed and made stiffe,
Hardening in the natural signification of it, is nothing but the withdrawing of moisture from any substance, whereby the parts come to be condensed and made stiff,
but in a morall and spirituall sense, to harden the heart is nothing but to have the will resolutely and unchangeably set upon any purpose, not to be taken off from their enterprise by any meanes that can bee used to change them, that is to harden the heart;
but in a moral and spiritual sense, to harden the heart is nothing but to have the will resolutely and unchangeably Set upon any purpose, not to be taken off from their enterprise by any means that can be used to change them, that is to harden the heart;
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and thy forehead strong against their foreheads, thou shalt bee as impudent as they, as an Adamant, harder then flint, &c. thou shalt bee as much hardned in good as they in evill, I have given thee that grace;
and thy forehead strong against their foreheads, thou shalt be as impudent as they, as an Adamant, harder then flint, etc. thou shalt be as much hardened in good as they in evil, I have given thee that grace;
Paul was, when they came, and wept, and prayed him hee would not goe to Ierusalem, (saith he) you weep in vaine I'le goe though I die for it; his heart was hardned:
Paul was, when they Come, and wept, and prayed him he would not go to Ierusalem, (Says he) you weep in vain I'll go though I die for it; his heart was hardened:
so my Text saith, they made their hearts hard, and so it is said of Zedekiah, in the 36. of the 2 Chron. hee hardned his heart against God: that is one; Secondly,
so my Text Says, they made their hearts hard, and so it is said of Zedekiah, in the 36. of the 2 Chronicles he hardened his heart against God: that is one; Secondly,
That there is a graduall, and partiall hardness of heart, you may see it in Christs own Disciples, who being new Creatures had a heart of flesh in them,
That there is a gradual, and partial hardness of heart, you may see it in Christ own Disciples, who being new Creatures had a heart of Flesh in them,
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and there is a hardnesse of heart that is willing, a willing hardnesse, a pleasing hardnesse, a raigning hardnesse, a hardnesse chosen and delighted in.
and there is a hardness of heart that is willing, a willing hardness, a pleasing hardness, a reigning hardness, a hardness chosen and delighted in.
That there is an unwilling, bemoaned hardnesse, is plain, in Ephraims case in Ier. 31. who makes this his sorrowfull complaint before God, that his heart was like a Heyfer,
That there is an unwilling, bemoaned hardness, is plain, in Ephraim's case in Jeremiah 31. who makes this his sorrowful complaint before God, that his heart was like a Heifer,
and so the Church in the forementioned place, of Isaiah 63. O Lord, why are our hearts harden'd from thy fear? shee look'd upon it as a marvailous great evill, that lay upon them. But then,
and so the Church in the forementioned place, of Isaiah 63. O Lord, why Are our hearts hardened from thy Fear? she looked upon it as a marvelous great evil, that lay upon them. But then,
but this same Judiciary hardnesse of heart which is Gods worke, you must know it is not by Gods infusing obstinacy and and malice into them, that God doth to none:
but this same Judiciary hardness of heart which is God's work, you must know it is not by God's infusing obstinacy and and malice into them, that God does to none:
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Permitting them, or so far withdrawing the bridle of his restraining grace from them, as to permit them to abuse the meanes that they doe injoy, to their own ruine and further hardening;
Permitting them, or so Far withdrawing the bridle of his restraining grace from them, as to permit them to abuse the means that they do enjoy, to their own ruin and further hardening;
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now then to draw up all this to my purpose, the Doctrine that I am to handle, wherein I am to shew you, that hardening the heart against God, is a certain forerunner of destruction;
now then to draw up all this to my purpose, the Doctrine that I am to handle, wherein I am to show you, that hardening the heart against God, is a certain forerunner of destruction;
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nor of that partiall or graduall hardnesse, that is in the best of Gods people, much lesse of that felt, bewailed, bemoaned hardnesse, that is look'd upon as a heavy judgement, by them that lye under it;
nor of that partial or gradual hardness, that is in the best of God's people, much less of that felt, bewailed, bemoaned hardness, that is looked upon as a heavy judgement, by them that lie under it;
What it is that is threatned against him, hee that being often reproved, hardens his neck, what of him? He doth not say, he shall smart for it, he shall be afflicted,
What it is that is threatened against him, he that being often reproved, hardens his neck, what of him? He does not say, he shall smart for it, he shall be afflicted,
Yea and that with out remedy; no power shall rescue him, no mercy shall pardon him, no Mediator shall intercede for him, there is no remedy, all the world cannot helpe it, the man that after many reproofes hardens his heart, shall bee destroyed without any remedy;
Yea and that with out remedy; no power shall rescue him, no mercy shall pardon him, no Mediator shall intercede for him, there is no remedy, all the world cannot help it, the man that After many reproofs hardens his heart, shall be destroyed without any remedy;
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He is a blessed man that feares alwayes, that is the beginning of the Verse, he is a blessed man, hee lives in a blessed state, whose heart suspects it self;
He is a blessed man that fears always, that is the beginning of the Verse, he is a blessed man, he lives in a blessed state, whose heart suspects it self;
hee is a blessed man that feares alwayes, but hee that hardens his heart, hee that dares venture upon ungodly enterprizes, what of him? Hee shall fall into mischief;
he is a blessed man that fears always, but he that hardens his heart, he that dares venture upon ungodly Enterprises, what of him? He shall fallen into mischief;
Satan doth not lay up more wickedness in a hard heart, then God layes up vengeance in the Cellars of it, treasurest up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath:
Satan does not lay up more wickedness in a hard heart, then God lays up vengeance in the Cellars of it, treasurest up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath:
600000. Israelites in the Wilderness are another famous example of hardning hearts to ruin, when the hardness of their hearts made them all fall in the Wilderness;
600000. Israelites in the Wilderness Are Another famous Exampl of hardening hearts to ruin, when the hardness of their hearts made them all fallen in the Wilderness;
and so many more in the Old and New Testament, that the time will not allow mee to mention, Iob hath a passage may serve for all, in Iob 9. 4. saith he, Who over harden'd himself against God,
and so many more in the Old and New Testament, that the time will not allow me to mention, Job hath a passage may serve for all, in Job 9. 4. Says he, Who over hardened himself against God,
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but to make it yet more plain to you, bee pleased to observe there are two things meet in this sin of hardness of heart, besides many other that might be said;
but to make it yet more plain to you, be pleased to observe there Are two things meet in this since of hardness of heart, beside many other that might be said;
If you'l heare Gods voice harden not your heart, in the 95. Psalme; so in Hebrewes 3. 15. To day if you will heare my voyce, harden not your heart, as they did in the Wildernesse;
If You'll hear God's voice harden not your heart, in the 95. Psalm; so in Hebrews 3. 15. To day if you will hear my voice, harden not your heart, as they did in the Wilderness;
so that this is a sinne that prevents all those Ordinances and meanes, which the Lord hath sanctified and appointed for reducing a soule from the wayes of death;
so that this is a sin that prevents all those Ordinances and means, which the Lord hath sanctified and appointed for reducing a soul from the ways of death;
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and so the Prophet Isaiah expresseth it, in the sixth of Isaiah, the Lord doth by the Prophet, (saith he) harden their heart that they may never turne and be healed:
and so the Prophet Isaiah Expresses it, in the sixth of Isaiah, the Lord does by the Prophet, (Says he) harden their heart that they may never turn and be healed:
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so that because it is a sinne, that is open Rebellion against God, and it is a sinne that in the nature of it, rejecteth all the meanes that might make reconciliation with God, what can bee expected;
so that Because it is a sin, that is open Rebellion against God, and it is a sin that in the nature of it, rejecteth all the means that might make reconciliation with God, what can be expected;
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I have one thing more before I come to the Application, and that is to discover how this sinne of hardnesse of heart may be known, the properties of it, that every soule may bee able,
I have one thing more before I come to the Application, and that is to discover how this sin of hardness of heart may be known, the properties of it, that every soul may be able,
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and here I beseech you remember, that I doe not come to enquire after hardnesse of heart in generall, there is no living man upon earth, but his heart is harden'd;
and Here I beseech you Remember, that I do not come to inquire After hardness of heart in general, there is no living man upon earth, but his heart is hardened;
there is no child of God living, but his heart is harden'd, all the sinfull motions and inclinations that are found in us, they are all the fruits of hardnesse of heart;
there is no child of God living, but his heart is hardened, all the sinful motions and inclinations that Are found in us, they Are all the fruits of hardness of heart;
all hardnesse of heart is not destructive hardnesse, is not ruining hardnesse; hardnesse felt, hardnesse bemoaned, hardnesse lamented and striven against is softnesse in Gods esteeme;
all hardness of heart is not destructive hardness, is not ruining hardness; hardness felt, hardness bemoaned, hardness lamented and striven against is softness in God's esteem;
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Take that which is most usuall in the Scripture, the Lord ordinarily expresses this devillish hardness of heart, by the comparison of an untamed heifer, of a bullock that refuses to carry the yoke, to draw, or to plow;
Take that which is most usual in the Scripture, the Lord ordinarily Expresses this devilish hardness of heart, by the comparison of an untamed heifer, of a bullock that refuses to carry the yoke, to draw, or to blow;
The yoke of his Commandements, which hee commands every soule to take upon its selfe, this yoke, this hardned wretch throwes away with indignation, that you may say of a harden'd heart in reference to the yoke of obedience,
The yoke of his commandments, which he commands every soul to take upon its self, this yoke, this hardened wretch throws away with Indignation, that you may say of a hardened heart in Referente to the yoke of Obedience,
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as Iob speaks of the Vnicorne, in the 39. of Iob, Canst thou intreat him to carry thy yoke and to plow thy ground? can thy faire words perswade him to doe it? (saith hee) so doe you thinke any allurements for God, shall make this wretched man carry the yoke of Gods Commandements? no, hee throwes them off, what God would have him doe he will not doe,
as Job speaks of the Unicorn, in the 39. of Job, Canst thou entreat him to carry thy yoke and to blow thy ground? can thy fair words persuade him to do it? (Says he) so do you think any allurements for God, shall make this wretched man carry the yoke of God's commandments? no, he throws them off, what God would have him doe he will not do,
then hee pines away, frets, swelters himselfe, and as the Prophet Ezekiel expresses it, in the 24. of Ezekiel, You shall not weep, that is, you shall not weep with any godly sorrow,
then he pines away, frets, swelters himself, and as the Prophet Ezekielem Expresses it, in the 24. of Ezekielem, You shall not weep, that is, you shall not weep with any godly sorrow,
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and the Lord expresses it in the 51. of Isaiah: Thy sonnes do faint (in the 20. verse) they are like a Bull caught in a net, full of the fury of the Lord, there thy sonnes are fallen, I have yoked them, they would not carry my yoke of obedience,
and the Lord Expresses it in the 51. of Isaiah: Thy Sons do faint (in the 20. verse) they Are like a Bull caught in a net, full of the fury of the Lord, there thy Sons Are fallen, I have yoked them, they would not carry my yoke of Obedience,
let his owne unkindness be open'd, he is not sensible of it, let heaven shake over him, let the earth shake under him, let his estate shake, let his house quake, nothing moves him, let death bee ready to shake him, hell ready to devoure him, hee apprehends nothing, hee is like the drunkard that Solomon speakes of in the 23. of Proverbs, that lies asleep upon the top of a mast, they have beaten mee, (saith he) but I did not feele it, they have wounded me,
let his own unkindness be opened, he is not sensible of it, let heaven shake over him, let the earth shake under him, let his estate shake, let his house quake, nothing moves him, let death be ready to shake him, hell ready to devour him, he apprehends nothing, he is like the drunkard that Solomon speaks of in the 23. of Proverbs, that lies asleep upon the top of a mast, they have beaten me, (Says he) but I did not feel it, they have wounded me,
that is another property of it: Thirdly, this harden'd heart of my Text, Is an impenitent heart indeed, the hardness of heart is but an aggravation of impenitence,
that is Another property of it: Thirdly, this hardened heart of my Text, Is an impenitent heart indeed, the hardness of heart is but an aggravation of impenitence,
indeed to harden the heart, and to goe on resolutely in a way of sinning against God, is al one, take it as the Apostle expresses it in the second of the Romans, thus, (saith hee) after thy hardnes and heart that cannot repent:
indeed to harden the heart, and to go on resolutely in a Way of sinning against God, is all one, take it as the Apostle Expresses it in the second of the Roman, thus, (Says he) After thy hardness and heart that cannot Repent:
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and all helpes against, and meanes to the contrary, whatsoever dispensation there is from heaven appearing to take him off from his sinnes, the harden'd heart hath a non abstante, though preached against,
and all helps against, and means to the contrary, whatsoever Dispensation there is from heaven appearing to take him off from his Sins, the hardened heart hath a non abstante, though preached against,
hee is like a man in iron, an armed man, strike him with a staffe, cut him with a Sword, all is one, hee hath armour of proof, keeps out both, men who thus goe on are harden'd to destruction: Fiftly,
he is like a man in iron, an armed man, strike him with a staff, Cut him with a Sword, all is one, he hath armour of proof, keeps out both, men who thus go on Are hardened to destruction: Fifty,
they jeered him, and they thought hee jeered them, they are like the Swine that our Saviour speakes of, throw a pearle before them, they will tread it under their feet;
they jeered him, and they Thought he jeered them, they Are like the Swine that our Saviour speaks of, throw a pearl before them, they will tread it under their feet;
they make a scorne of them, tell them of their offences against God, and of the ruine of their soules, they are like Leviathan that the spirit of God speakes of, in the 41. of Iob come upon him with speares and swords, they are but as stubble to him,
they make a scorn of them, tell them of their offences against God, and of the ruin of their Souls, they Are like Leviathan that the Spirit of God speaks of, in the 41. of Job come upon him with spears and swords, they Are but as stubble to him,
so when a heart goes on in a hardened way it makes a jest, and a scorne of all the evils you can threaten against him, hee saith, Tush, I shall have peace though I adde drunkennesse to thirst, these threatnings are nothing, this wind shakes not my corne;
so when a heart Goes on in a hardened Way it makes a jest, and a scorn of all the evils you can threaten against him, he Says, Tush, I shall have peace though I add Drunkenness to thirst, these threatenings Are nothing, this wind shakes not my corn;
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and so likewise Amaziah, you may read of him in 2 Chron. 25. when he was fallen into the sinne of Idolatry, God sent a Prophet to him to admonish him;
and so likewise Amaziah, you may read of him in 2 Chronicles 25. when he was fallen into the sin of Idolatry, God sent a Prophet to him to admonish him;
Forbeare (saith the King to him) who made you of the Kings Councell? hold your tongue, else you'l be smitten, then saith the Prophet, by this I know that God meanes to destroy thee;
Forbear (Says the King to him) who made you of the Kings Council? hold your tongue, Else You'll be smitten, then Says the Prophet, by this I know that God means to destroy thee;
The sonnes of Belial, that is the hard hearted men of my Text, for a child of Belial is a child without a yoke, that will not carry Gods yoke, marke how hee describes them, the sonnes of Belial are like thornes; thornes that may not bee taken with hands,
The Sons of Belial, that is the hard hearted men of my Text, for a child of Belial is a child without a yoke, that will not carry God's yoke, mark how he describes them, the Sons of Belial Are like thorns; thorns that may not be taken with hands,
there is the hard heart that my Text mentions, to this passe was Israel and Iudah come, 2 Chron. 36. 15. They transgressed greatly, and the Lord sent to them by his messengers rising early,
there is the hard heart that my Text mentions, to this pass was Israel and Iudah come, 2 Chronicles 36. 15. They transgressed greatly, and the Lord sent to them by his messengers rising early,
I shall bee farre from threatning destruction to every soule that is hardhearted, but I desire you to examine whether you are not one of these harden'd sinners my text speakes of, the Lord helpe you to looke inwardly and say, Lord, is not this my case? say once againe, Art not thou resolved to goe on in thy way, what ever come of it? hath not God enlightned thy conscience, that the wayes that thou walkest in, are the wayes that lead to death? art not thou set notwithstanding to goe on in that way,
I shall be Far from threatening destruction to every soul that is hardhearted, but I desire you to examine whither you Are not one of these hardened Sinners my text speaks of, the Lord help you to look inwardly and say, Lord, is not this my case? say once again, Art not thou resolved to go on in thy Way, what ever come of it? hath not God enlightened thy conscience, that the ways that thou walkest in, Are the ways that led to death? art not thou Set notwithstanding to go on in that Way,
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if it bee possible, or lie and vex under them, and yet goe on? hath not God oftentimes in the ministery of his word met with thee, in thy wicked wayes,
if it be possible, or lie and vex under them, and yet go on? hath not God oftentimes in the Ministry of his word met with thee, in thy wicked ways,
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as God saith of Leviathan's? art thou come to this passe? heare a word or two from God, thou miserable wretched man, knowest thou what thou hast undertaken? doest thou understand that thou hast sent a challenge to God? doest thou understand that thou art in defiance with heaven? dost thou understand (I say) that the Lord God almighty is entred the lists against thee? or wilt thou not understand it? or now when thou hearest it, do not thy joynts tremble? art thou able to hold u• the weapons,
as God Says of Leviathan's? art thou come to this pass? hear a word or two from God, thou miserable wretched man, Knowest thou what thou hast undertaken? dost thou understand that thou hast sent a challenge to God? dost thou understand that thou art in defiance with heaven? dost thou understand (I say) that the Lord God almighty is entered the lists against thee? or wilt thou not understand it? or now when thou Hearst it, do not thy Joints tremble? art thou able to hold u• the weapons,
when hee comes to strike? know thou for certaine, that it is the interest of God, to destroy all those that will trie it out with him, hee would even hereby bee knowne to bee Iehovah, in the 40. of Iob, If thou beest God (faith hee) shew thy selfe; how? pluck downe every proud man, abase them, lay them low, batter them;
when he comes to strike? know thou for certain, that it is the Interest of God, to destroy all those that will try it out with him, he would even hereby be known to be Jehovah, in the 40. of Job, If thou Best God (faith he) show thy self; how? pluck down every proud man, abase them, lay them low, batter them;
bee assured of it, thou art a lost man, thou art an unequall match for him, the greatest Kings and Monarchs, the stoutest Champions, the strongest Giants have met with their matches,
be assured of it, thou art a lost man, thou art an unequal match for him, the greatest Kings and Monarchs, the Stoutest Champions, the Strongest Giants have met with their Matches,
God it may be hath not struck yet, but hee is turning his grindstone, hee is sharpening his tooles, hee is preparing his arrowes, he hath them ready at the very face of thee,
God it may be hath not struck yet, but he is turning his grindstone, he is sharpening his tools, he is preparing his arrows, he hath them ready At the very face of thee,
and thou wretched man wilt bee found to bee but as stubble before Gods devouring fire, thou art an undone man, who ever thou art, that hast dared thus to exalt thy selfe against the Lord,
and thou wretched man wilt be found to be but as stubble before God's devouring fire, thou art an undone man, who ever thou art, that hast dared thus to exalt thy self against the Lord,
and if any of you that heare this Sermon doe know any who are thus resolutely set to goe on in their wicked wayes, any such insolent worme which dares thus lift up it selfe against its Creator, I'le give you that counsell that Moses did give to the Israelites concerning Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who were in the like rebellion, that these men are in, Get you all of you up from the tents of these men,
and if any of you that hear this Sermon do know any who Are thus resolutely Set to go on in their wicked ways, any such insolent worm which dares thus lift up it self against its Creator, I'll give you that counsel that Moses did give to the Israelites Concerning Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who were in the like rebellion, that these men Are in, Get you all of you up from the tents of these men,
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and almost every day brings up a new cloud, and for ought mortall man can see, the issue of blood, which wee hoped had been stanched, is like to bee opened again in as dreadfull a manner as ever,
and almost every day brings up a new cloud, and for ought Mortal man can see, the issue of blood, which we hoped had been staunched, is like to be opened again in as dreadful a manner as ever,
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yet it was Ships revolted on one side, others contrary to Leagues and Covenants invading on the other side, tumults in every corner of the Kingdome, that we are all at our wits ends,
yet it was Ships revolted on one side, Others contrary to Leagues and Covenants invading on the other side, tumults in every corner of the Kingdom, that we Are all At our wits ends,
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let us all, especially you that are the representative body of the kingdome, if wee have any bowels in us, let us joyne and bemoane it now wee speak of it, God hath steeped England in the oyle of mercies, wee are not melted one whit, hee hath ground us under terrible judgements, wee are as hard as ever rock was;
let us all, especially you that Are the representative body of the Kingdom, if we have any bowels in us, let us join and bemoan it now we speak of it, God hath steeped England in the oil of Mercies, we Are not melted one whit, he hath ground us under terrible Judgments, we Are as hard as ever rock was;
goe from one end of the Kingdome to the other (pardon me if I use the received expressions) let men bee Cavaliers or Roundheads, Royalists or Parliamentiers, give them what stile you wil, all are brasse and iron;
go from one end of the Kingdom to the other (pardon me if I use the received expressions) let men be Cavaliers or Roundheads, Royalists or Parliamentiers, give them what style you will, all Are brass and iron;
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but goe into any towne, goe into the places of publique resort, view the Citie, view the Countries, see whether men bee not every where set upon mischiefe and madnesse, the Ministery of the word overborne, bulrushes as able to stop a current as all the endeavours of that handfull of men that stand for God, are able to stop the inundation of peoples sinnes, lying, swearing, debawchednesse, blasphemy, heresie, prophanenesse of every kind, almost all in rebellion against God,
but go into any town, go into the places of public resort, view the city, view the Countries, see whither men be not every where Set upon mischief and madness, the Ministry of the word overborne, Bulrushes as able to stop a current as all the endeavours of that handful of men that stand for God, Are able to stop the inundation of peoples Sins, lying, swearing, debawchednesse, blasphemy, heresy, profaneness of every kind, almost all in rebellion against God,
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though now we can lay the cause of our calamities at one anothers doores, God will make us all know that it was our obstinacy of heart against him that hath brought ruine upon us;
though now we can lay the cause of our calamities At one another's doors, God will make us all know that it was our obstinacy of heart against him that hath brought ruin upon us;
Is the sinne of hardnesse of heart so destroying a sinne? what cause then have they to blesse the Lord to whom God hath given a tender, soft heart, a heart of flesh, such an heart as Ioshua had, 2 Chron. 34. thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thy selfe;
Is the sin of hardness of heart so destroying a sin? what cause then have they to bless the Lord to whom God hath given a tender, soft heart, a heart of Flesh, such an heart as Ioshua had, 2 Chronicles 34. thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thy self;
if any soule in this Assembly hath obtain'd a soften'd heart, let him know that in that one gift God hath given him the quintessence of all the grace of the new Covenant;
if any soul in this Assembly hath obtained a softened heart, let him know that in that one gift God hath given him the quintessence of all the grace of the new Covenant;
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and to have a fleshy heart in the roome of it, is an unvaluable mercy, God delights to dwell in a house thus broken, where the floore is soft, where the raine comes in,
and to have a fleshy heart in the room of it, is an unvaluable mercy, God delights to dwell in a house thus broken, where the floor is soft, where the rain comes in,
and there is another tendernesse, that is a legall brokennesse, when God it may bee seizes upon the heart with a spirit of trembling, that they are stabbed with the apprehensions of wrath,
and there is Another tenderness, that is a Legal brokenness, when God it may be seizes upon the heart with a Spirit of trembling, that they Are stabbed with the apprehensions of wrath,
this trembling heart is a curse threatned, the Lord shall give thee a trembling heart, I will send a faintnesse into their hearts in the land of their enemies,
this trembling heart is a curse threatened, the Lord shall give thee a trembling heart, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the land of their enemies,
I meane neither of these, but that Evangelicall broken heart, that is contrary to the sinne of my Text, is nothing but an heart willing to lay downe the bucklers before God, that saith with Iob, Lord I have done foolishly, I will doe so no more;
I mean neither of these, but that Evangelical broken heart, that is contrary to the sin of my Text, is nothing but an heart willing to lay down the bucklers before God, that Says with Job, Lord I have done foolishly, I will do so no more;
O Lord, why hast thou caused us to erre from thy wayes? and harden'd our hearts from thy feare? so also Ephraim mourned, I have been chastised, but I am like an untamed heifer that will not carry Gods yoke;
O Lord, why hast thou caused us to err from thy ways? and hardened our hearts from thy Fear? so also Ephraim mourned, I have been chastised, but I am like an untamed heifer that will not carry God's yoke;
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to feele and complaine of hardnesse is softnesse, it's an evident signe that there is underneath a living and quick part upon which this hardnesse presses, else there would be no complaining of it: Secondly,
to feel and complain of hardness is softness, it's an evident Signen that there is underneath a living and quick part upon which this hardness presses, Else there would be no complaining of it: Secondly,
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thus the harden'd Jewes in Zachary, those that had been most hard against God, yet when they look'd upon Christ whom they had pierced, who came to save them, they wept like a child;
thus the hardened Jews in Zachary, those that had been most hard against God, yet when they looked upon christ whom they had pierced, who Come to save them, they wept like a child;
If any arguments worke at all upon hardned sinners, they are such as these, Tophet is prepared for you, you are going to a place of blacknesse and darknesse, to a lake burning with fire and brimstone, where you will waile and gnash your teeth,
If any Arguments work At all upon hardened Sinners, they Are such as these, Tophet is prepared for you, you Are going to a place of blackness and darkness, to a lake burning with fire and brimstone, where you will wail and gnash your teeth,
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A Gospel-softned heart is afraid of sinne, a very coward to any evill, this heart hath not courage enough to try the power of Gods displeasure, How can I, how dare I doe this wickednesse and sinne against God? hard hearted men dare venture upon such bloody things,
A Gospel-softned heart is afraid of sin, a very coward to any evil, this heart hath not courage enough to try the power of God's displeasure, How can I, how Dare I do this wickedness and sin against God? hard hearted men Dare venture upon such bloody things,
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yet out of the consideration of its owne pronenesse to evill suspects it selfe, and feares it shall bee surprized, this frame of spirit is thus opposed to a hard heart.
yet out of the consideration of its own proneness to evil suspects it self, and fears it shall be surprised, this frame of Spirit is thus opposed to a hard heart.
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if this heart be at any time drawne into sinne when God appeares displeased, it saith, I have done foolishly, I will do so no more, it layes downe the Buckler and yeelds to God, Gods argument prevailes with it,
if this heart be At any time drawn into sin when God appears displeased, it Says, I have done foolishly, I will do so no more, it lays down the Buckler and yields to God, God's argument prevails with it,
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and therefore is ordinarily expressed by having Gods Law written upon the fleshly Tables of their heart, easily moulded to Gods will as much as its frailtie can attaine unto;
and Therefore is ordinarily expressed by having God's Law written upon the fleshly Tables of their heart, Easily moulded to God's will as much as its frailty can attain unto;
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why dost thou thinke hee brings thee to Church to heare? why doth hee give thee leave to speake to him in prayer? why doth hee visit thee with afflictions? why doth hee powre upon thee so many mercies? what doth every stroke thinke thou speake? what doth every dispensation speake? nothing but this, remember the battle, doe so no more, rebell not against thy God, stand not up against him,
why dost thou think he brings thee to Church to hear? why does he give thee leave to speak to him in prayer? why does he visit thee with afflictions? why does he pour upon thee so many Mercies? what does every stroke think thou speak? what does every Dispensation speak? nothing but this, Remember the battle, do so no more, rebel not against thy God, stand not up against him,
when all that God aimes at is, to give thee quarter, termes, articles of safetie, and honour to thee, doe not stand out to thy ruine; Againe, consider this,
when all that God aims At is, to give thee quarter, terms, Articles of safety, and honour to thee, do not stand out to thy ruin; Again, Consider this,
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If thou lay downe thy weapons and refuse standing out obstinately against God, hee will bee cordially reconciled, all quarrels will bee ended if once thou give over hardning thy heart against him, his heart will be tender toward thee, the Lord expresses it excellently in the 27. Chap. of Isaiah; who would set Briars and Thornes in battle against mee? what man would be so mad, to set Briars and Thornes to fight with devouring fire? well,
If thou lay down thy weapons and refuse standing out obstinately against God, he will be cordially reconciled, all quarrels will be ended if once thou give over hardening thy heart against him, his heart will be tender towards thee, the Lord Expresses it excellently in the 27. Chap. of Isaiah; who would Set Briers and Thorns in battle against me? what man would be so mad, to Set Briers and Thorns to fight with devouring fire? well,
though thou hast hitherto harden'd thy selfe against him, hee is yet to bee wonne, mercy may yet be found, lay hold upon his strength, say unto him, Lord, here I lay downe my weapons, I have been a wretch, a rebell, I have sinned, I am guilty, but I come with my halter about my neck, hee will make peace, hee will grant thee very honorable quarter;
though thou hast hitherto hardened thy self against him, he is yet to be won, mercy may yet be found, lay hold upon his strength, say unto him, Lord, Here I lay down my weapons, I have been a wretch, a rebel, I have sinned, I am guilty, but I come with my halter about my neck, he will make peace, he will grant thee very honourable quarter;
Elihu sets forth this notably in Iob 33. after God hath battered the strong holds of a sinner by preaching, by visions, by dreames, by corrections and judgements to withdraw man from his sinfull purposes,
Elihu sets forth this notably in Job 33. After God hath battered the strong holds of a sinner by preaching, by visions, by dreams, by corrections and Judgments to withdraw man from his sinful Purposes,
yet if when hee is ready to perish, when his soule drawes nigh to destruction, hee will but yeeld and call for an interpreter, one of a thousand to shew him righteousnesse, Then will God bee gratious to him and deliver him from going downe to the pit.
yet if when he is ready to perish, when his soul draws High to destruction, he will but yield and call for an interpreter, one of a thousand to show him righteousness, Then will God be gracious to him and deliver him from going down to the pit.
as in our civill troubles, many a man is wrapped into an engagement, that if hee saw the bottome of it, he would die before ever hee would yeeld to it;
as in our civil Troubles, many a man is wrapped into an engagement, that if he saw the bottom of it, he would die before ever he would yield to it;
though wee are all hard, yet this killing hardnesse comes on by degrees, and the first thing that lets it in, is the pleasure that sinne brings to the soule, the bewitching pleasure of it,
though we Are all hard, yet this killing hardness comes on by Degrees, and the First thing that lets it in, is the pleasure that sin brings to the soul, the bewitching pleasure of it,
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and so to come to a custome of it, and afterwards to defend it, and then in the end to come to a direct opposition of what ever would take him off from it,
and so to come to a custom of it, and afterwards to defend it, and then in the end to come to a Direct opposition of what ever would take him off from it,
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thus men are intangled by the deceitfulnesse of it; watch therefore against all the alluring baites of that sinfull flesh that dwells in thee: This in generall; but
thus men Are entangled by the deceitfulness of it; watch Therefore against all the alluring baits of that sinful Flesh that dwells in thee: This in general; but
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The sinne of unbeleefe, that which brought all the Israelites to their hardnesse in the Wildernesse, you have it in the third of the Hebrewes, If yee will heare my voyce harden not your hearts as your fathers did in the Wildernesse, but how came they to be hardned? the holy Ghost tells you the spring of it in the 16. and 18. Verses,
The sin of unbelief, that which brought all the Israelites to their hardness in the Wilderness, you have it in the third of the Hebrews, If ye will hear my voice harden not your hearts as your Father's did in the Wilderness, but how Come they to be hardened? the holy Ghost tells you the spring of it in the 16. and 18. Verses,
when the Israelites were in the Wildernesse, God had made them many promises, but they did not see them accomplished, hee had made many threatnings and they did not alwayes presently light upon them,
when the Israelites were in the Wilderness, God had made them many promises, but they did not see them accomplished, he had made many threatenings and they did not always presently Light upon them,
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therefore their hearts grew hard, senselesse, carelesse and bold in sinne, and then, Pride and high thoughts of our selves, are wonderfull hardning evills;
Therefore their hearts grew hard, senseless, careless and bold in sin, and then, Pride and high thoughts of our selves, Are wonderful hardening evils;
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and therefore in the Scripture very often, the Bullocks stiffe neck, and a proud heart signifie one and the same thing, Lift not up your hornes on high, speak not with a stiffe neck:
and Therefore in the Scripture very often, the Bullocks stiff neck, and a proud heart signify one and the same thing, Lift not up your horns on high, speak not with a stiff neck:
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you see it in these of my Text, what was it harden'd them all these threescore and ten yeeres? nothing more then their monethly Fasts, their frequent Fasts,
you see it in these of my Text, what was it hardened them all these threescore and ten Years? nothing more then their monthly Fasts, their frequent Fasts,
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The stubborne, hardned and impudent harlot you read of Prov. 7. what was it made her so bold in her filthinesse that shee will take her fill of love till the morning? why, this secured her, I have had my peace-offerings this day,
The stubborn, hardened and impudent harlot you read of Curae 7. what was it made her so bold in her filthiness that she will take her fill of love till the morning? why, this secured her, I have had my peace-offerings this day,
though I live in such a sinne, yet I pray, I reade so many Chapters every day, I keepe the Fast as constantly as any man, I goe to Church, this hardens the heart in a way of sinne;
though I live in such a sin, yet I pray, I read so many Chapters every day, I keep the Fast as constantly as any man, I go to Church, this hardens the heart in a Way of sin;
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Solomon expresses this cleerly in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, Vers. 11. Because (saith hee) sentence against an evill one is not presently executed, God spares him, what then? Therefore the heart of the sonnes of men is fully set in them to doe evill;
Solomon Expresses this clearly in the eighth of Ecclesiastes, Vers. 11. Because (Says he) sentence against an evil one is not presently executed, God spares him, what then? Therefore the heart of the Sons of men is Fully Set in them to do evil;
so the wretched heart of man, observing Gods patience and indulgence towards sinfull men, takes libertie to goe on and concludes with that wretched man, Deut. 29. who blesseth himselfe and saith, I shall have peace though I walk after the lusts of my owne heart, adding drunkennesse to thirst, hee blesseth himselfe when God curseth him,
so the wretched heart of man, observing God's patience and indulgence towards sinful men, Takes liberty to go on and concludes with that wretched man, Deuteronomy 29. who Blesses himself and Says, I shall have peace though I walk After the Lustiest of my own heart, adding Drunkenness to thirst, he Blesses himself when God Curseth him,
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the abominable sinne of Sodome, the sinne for which God destroyed Sodome, they say there is no man almost in the Easterne Countries makes any conscience of it,
the abominable sin of Sodom, the sin for which God destroyed Sodom, they say there is no man almost in the Eastern Countries makes any conscience of it,
Study to bee convinced that this is thy condition, search throughly and rest not untill thou say feelingly, I, here lies a stone indeed, I am this harden'd wretch,
Study to be convinced that this is thy condition, search thoroughly and rest not until thou say feelingly, I, Here lies a stone indeed, I am this hardened wretch,
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The ordinances of God, especially the preaching of his word, and in it the denunciations and threatnings of wrath and vengeance, they are as a hammer to breake this Rock;
The ordinances of God, especially the preaching of his word, and in it the denunciations and threatenings of wrath and vengeance, they Are as a hammer to break this Rock;
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Is not my word a hammer? (saith God) doe not I breake the rockes? would'st thou have the stone in thy heart broken? bring it under the bout-hammer of Gods Word, sit thee under a plaine and faithfull Ministery,
Is not my word a hammer? (Says God) do not I break the Rocks? Wouldst thou have the stone in thy heart broken? bring it under the bout-hammer of God's Word, fit thee under a plain and faithful Ministry,
leave not till thy heart sink under the stroke of the Word, as the Butcher followes the hard head of the Bullock with blow after blow untill it lie along upon the floore;
leave not till thy heart sink under the stroke of the Word, as the Butcher follows the hard head of the Bullock with blow After blow until it lie along upon the floor;
when God followes thee with corrections, consider of them, say thus, God visits mee, my family, my wife, my state, my soule, my children, &c. I am never from under the rod, what is the matter? Lord what is it? Shew mee why thou contendest with mee; Surely;
when God follows thee with corrections, Consider of them, say thus, God visits me, my family, my wife, my state, my soul, my children, etc. I am never from under the rod, what is the matter? Lord what is it? Show me why thou Contendest with me; Surely;
for my iniquity I am smitten, all this is come upon me for my rebellion, O my soule I shall finde it hard striving against the Lord, I doe but kick against prickes in the time of adversity:
for my iniquity I am smitten, all this is come upon me for my rebellion, Oh my soul I shall find it hard striving against the Lord, I do but kick against pricks in the time of adversity:
yet these hard hearted sinners when they come to heare from Peter, that they had crucified the Lord of life who yet was willing to save them, they cry out, Men and brethren, what shall we doe? crucified the Lord of life!
yet these hard hearted Sinners when they come to hear from Peter, that they had Crucified the Lord of life who yet was willing to save them, they cry out, Men and brothers, what shall we do? Crucified the Lord of life!
Lord are we guilty of such a thing against a Saviour, and in the 12. of Zachariah, which place intends the conversion of the whole nation, They shall looke upon him, whom they have pierced,
Lord Are we guilty of such a thing against a Saviour, and in the 12. of Zachariah, which place intends the conversion of the Whole Nation, They shall look upon him, whom they have pierced,
if then thou would'st have thy obdurate heart, thy harden'd heart, if thou woul'dst have it in truth yeeld to God, goe and sit thee with Mary neer Christs Crosse,
if then thou Wouldst have thy obdurate heart, thy hardened heart, if thou woul'dst have it in truth yield to God, go and fit thee with Marry near Christ Cross,
so sit thou and thinke that thou diddest heare Jesus Christ calling to thee, Behold thy Saviour, see the Sonne of God dying, shedding his blood, that thou maist not die, and be damned;
so fit thou and think that thou didst hear jesus christ calling to thee, Behold thy Saviour, see the Son of God dying, shedding his blood, that thou Mayest not die, and be damned;
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so that thou canst not chuse but goe alone and say, Ah unkind wretch, that ever I shall beare armes against such a God! This is the way to dissolve the stone, to melt thy heart; I have one thing more; when God hath cur'd it,
so that thou Canst not choose but go alone and say, Ah unkind wretch, that ever I shall bear arms against such a God! This is the Way to dissolve the stone, to melt thy heart; I have one thing more; when God hath cured it,
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when I say, thou findest thy heart grow lazie, thou beginnest to harden. When thou findest thy appetite gone, that thou dost not relish the Ordinances of God,
when I say, thou Findest thy heart grow lazy, thou beginnest to harden. When thou Findest thy appetite gone, that thou dost not relish the Ordinances of God,
and communion with him, when thou canst turne thy back upon those fellowships, and communions with God, that heretofore have been more pretious to thee then thy life; or
and communion with him, when thou Canst turn thy back upon those fellowships, and communions with God, that heretofore have been more precious to thee then thy life; or
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yea before these things grow upon thee, use these former prescriptions for preventing it, and be very much in prayer to thy tender hearted Saviour, to keepe thy heart tender, he onely can doe it,
yea before these things grow upon thee, use these former prescriptions for preventing it, and be very much in prayer to thy tender hearted Saviour, to keep thy heart tender, he only can do it,
and he will doe it, if thou seeke to him, and rely strongly upon him to doe it, according to his Covenant of Grace, wherein he hath bound himself to take away the heart of stone,
and he will do it, if thou seek to him, and rely strongly upon him to do it, according to his Covenant of Grace, wherein he hath bound himself to take away the heart of stone,
and to give his people a heart of flesh, use (I say again) these meanes carefully, otherwise if thou harden thy heart against God, God will harden his heart against thee,
and to give his people a heart of Flesh, use (I say again) these means carefully, otherwise if thou harden thy heart against God, God will harden his heart against thee,
There is an unwilling hardnesse a hardness bemoaned for and striven against; & there is a willing hardnes, a hardness raigning and delighted in. Ier. 31. 18.
There is an unwilling hardness a hardness bemoaned for and striven against; & there is a willing hardness, a hardness reigning and delighted in. Jeremiah 31. 18.
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Such an hardned heart is frequently compared to an untamed Bullock. Deut. 9. 19. 32. 15. Jer. 31. 18. 2 Chron. 36. 13. Nehem. 9. 29. Psal. 75. 5. Jer. 7. 26. 17. 23. Exod. 32. 9. 33. 35. Which comparison affords two evidences. If it can possible it will not be yoked.
Such an hardened heart is frequently compared to an untamed Bullock. Deuteronomy 9. 19. 32. 15. Jer. 31. 18. 2 Chronicles 36. 13. Nehemiah 9. 29. Psalm 75. 5. Jer. 7. 26. 17. 23. Exod 32. 9. 33. 35. Which comparison affords two evidences. If it can possible it will not be yoked.
