The strong helper or, The interest, and power of the prayers of the destitute, for the building up of Sion. Opened in a sermon before the Honorable House of Commons assembled in Parliament, upon the solemn day of their monethly fast, April 30. 1645. / By Stephen Marshall, B.D. minister of Gods Word, at Finching-field in Essex.
A SERMON PREACHED To the Honorable House of COMMONS at their Monethly Fast, Aprill 30. 1645. PSAL. 102. 17. Hee will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
A SERMON PREACHED To the Honourable House of COMMONS At their Monthly Fast, April 30. 1645. PSALM 102. 17. He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
and I then shewed, that these two Verses doe containe two such remarkable circumstances, which alwayes accompany the building up of Zion, as doe justly render it the most glorious and excellent work in all the world, most worthy of all mens observation and admiration,
and I then showed, that these two Verses do contain two such remarkable Circumstances, which always accompany the building up of Zion, as doe justly render it the most glorious and excellent work in all the world, most worthy of all men's observation and admiration,
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the first is, that when ever the Lord doth build up Zion, hee doth appeare in his glory, hee never shews himself more like himself, never more magnifies those excellent perfections of his Wisdom,
the First is, that when ever the Lord does built up Zion, he does appear in his glory, he never shows himself more like himself, never more Magnifies those excellent perfections of his Wisdom,
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This I handled before that Honourable House the last day, at large, and now this Honourable House having commanded my poore labours, to bee a furtherance of your humiliation,
This I handled before that Honourable House the last day, At large, and now this Honourable House having commanded my poor labours, to be a furtherance of your humiliation,
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I could not think of any more fitter, more suitable, or seasonable Theame, then to goe on to open the second Circumstance, which accompanies the building up of Zion, which you have in these words, When the Lord doth build up Zion, hee will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer;
I could not think of any more fitter, more suitable, or seasonable Theme, then to go on to open the second Circumstance, which Accompanies the building up of Zion, which you have in these words, When the Lord does built up Zion, he will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer;
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when (it may bee) they despaired of ever meeting with any comfortable return, they should now finde their Jubilee, they should now have a full crop, of all their seed gathered in with joy;
when (it may be) they despaired of ever meeting with any comfortable return, they should now find their Jubilee, they should now have a full crop, of all their seed gathered in with joy;
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the meaning plainly is, hee will grant them thus, that is, first positively laid down: secondly, it is also laid down negatively, Hee will not despise them;
the meaning plainly is, he will grant them thus, that is, First positively laid down: secondly, it is also laid down negatively, He will not despise them;
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with God, non spernere is magnifacere, as An humble and a broken heart, O God, thou wilt not despise, that is, thou dost highly esteem it; so also here however these poore afflicted ones had imagined,
with God, non spernere is magnifacere, as an humble and a broken heart, Oh God, thou wilt not despise, that is, thou dost highly esteem it; so also Here however these poor afflicted ones had imagined,
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because God had made them no return that hee did scorne them and their prayers, hee would now let them to their comfort know, that all their prayers lay before him,
Because God had made them no return that he did scorn them and their Prayers, he would now let them to their Comfort know, that all their Prayers lay before him,
They had sown in tears, they must now reap in joy, now they should finde that their prayers were like so many Talents put into Gods bank, which they should receive into their bosome with advantage, hee would no longer cause their heart to faint with deferring their hope, hee would now regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
They had sown in tears, they must now reap in joy, now they should find that their Prayers were like so many Talents put into God's bank, which they should receive into their bosom with advantage, he would no longer cause their heart to faint with deferring their hope, he would now regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
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This regarding of prayer doth respect the Time, when hee will regard it; When the Lord doth build up Zion, hee will regard the prayers of the destitute; And Thirdly,
This regarding of prayer does respect the Time, when he will regard it; When the Lord does built up Zion, he will regard the Prayers of the destitute; And Thirdly,
when hee builds up Zion, hee will regard their prayer, that is, (as God willing you shall heare anon) that their prayers shall be the means of building Zion, he will build Zion, as that which their prayers have been the means of, and have drawn from him;
when he builds up Zion, he will regard their prayer, that is, (as God willing you shall hear anon) that their Prayers shall be the means of building Zion, he will built Zion, as that which their Prayers have been the means of, and have drawn from him;
the Hebrew word, which is here translated destitute, doth properly signifie Myrica, a low shrub, humilesque Myricae, low shrubs that grow in Wildernesses, some think they were Juniper shrubs, some a kinde of wilde Tamyris, but a base low shrub, that grew no where but in a desolate forlorn place;
the Hebrew word, which is Here translated destitute, does properly signify Myrica, a low shrub, humilesque Myricae, low shrubs that grow in Wildernesses, Some think they were Juniper shrubs, Some a kind of wild Tamyris, but a base low shrub, that grew no where but in a desolate forlorn place;
And this promise as relating to these persons, affords us two excellent lessons. First, Into what a miserable low and forlorn condition, God often lets his Church fall,
And this promise as relating to these Persons, affords us two excellent Lessons. First, Into what a miserable low and forlorn condition, God often lets his Church fallen,
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They are desolate and forsaken, left like the Deserts of Arabia, like the broken shrub of a tree, that no body regards: Such was their present condition;
They Are desolate and forsaken, left like the Deserts of Arabia, like the broken shrub of a tree, that no body regards: Such was their present condition;
you have it in all the former part of the Psalm, Like a Pelican, like an Owle, as a desolate Widow, they eate their meat with ashes, and mingle their drink with weeping: to this condition did God let his Church come,
you have it in all the former part of the Psalm, Like a Pelican, like an Owl, as a desolate Widow, they eat their meat with Ashes, and mingle their drink with weeping: to this condition did God let his Church come,
And this is true not onely of the Church in generall, but you may read the same of abundance of Gods dearest Saints, who have been brought and reduced to extremity of misery,
And this is true not only of the Church in general, but you may read the same of abundance of God's dearest Saints, who have been brought and reduced to extremity of misery,
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David in the name of the Church, confessed, I am brought into great heavinesse, I lie roaring all the night long, my wounds stink and are corrupt, because of my own foolishnesse; for first they offend God, their gratious God,
David in the name of the Church, confessed, I am brought into great heaviness, I lie roaring all the night long, my wounds stink and Are corrupt, Because of my own foolishness; for First they offend God, their gracious God,
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they search and try their wayes, their foule stomachs are emptyed of that glut which lay upon them, they cast off their carnall confidence, and self-conceitednesse;
they search and try their ways, their foul stomachs Are emptied of that glut which lay upon them, they cast off their carnal confidence, and Self-conceitedness;
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and Christ knew he was sick to death, yea, that hee was dead, but This sicknesse (said Christ) is not unto death, but that the Son of God might bee magnifyed;
and christ knew he was sick to death, yea, that he was dead, but This sickness (said christ) is not unto death, but that the Son of God might be magnified;
then for him to come in and succour, this advances his glory many wayes, the glory of his wisdome, and of his love and of his power, &c. for such causes as these doth God let his Church come to be destitute,
then for him to come in and succour, this advances his glory many ways, the glory of his Wisdom, and of his love and of his power, etc. for such Causes as these does God let his Church come to be destitute,
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I note this onely to this end, that it might teach you all to be charitable Judges of the strange and various administrations of our God towards almost all the Churches in Christendome at this day:
I note this only to this end, that it might teach you all to be charitable Judges of the strange and various administrations of our God towards almost all the Churches in Christendom At this day:
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Now (beloved) in these deep and deplorable extremities, learn to judge wisely of the state of Christs Church and people, think it no more strange to see the Church of God tossed and afflicted,
Now (Beloved) in these deep and deplorable extremities, Learn to judge wisely of the state of Christ Church and people, think it no more strange to see the Church of God tossed and afflicted,
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he prefers the meanest of his people before all the Kingdoms of the world, and will give them for ransomes for his redeemed ones, he thought it not too much to redeem them with the blood of his own Son;
he prefers the Meanest of his people before all the Kingdoms of the world, and will give them for ransoms for his redeemed ones, he Thought it not too much to Redeem them with the blood of his own Son;
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Let us be contented that we are of his Court, though we be not admitted to be of his Privy Counsell; and let us set this down for an assured conclusion, That how low soever the Lord brings his people, he will bring them back again from the depth of their miseries;
Let us be contented that we Are of his Court, though we be not admitted to be of his Privy Counsel; and let us Set this down for an assured conclusion, That how low soever the Lord brings his people, he will bring them back again from the depth of their misery's;
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but let us also beleeve upon plain trust, and waite upon God, who at this day hides his face from the house of Jacob, and let us look for him untill hee please to return again.
but let us also believe upon plain trust, and wait upon God, who At this day hides his face from the house of Jacob, and let us look for him until he please to return again.
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Whose petitions soever are laid aside, God will be sure to regard and read over the petitions offered up by the desolate, their prayers are most prevalent, and most acceptable with God.
Whose petitions soever Are laid aside, God will be sure to regard and read over the petitions offered up by the desolate, their Prayers Are most prevalent, and most acceptable with God.
I might give you an hundred places, where God saith it expresly, he heares the poore, he regards the despised, he will save the afflicted, he will comfort the distressed, his eares are open to their cry.
I might give you an hundred places, where God Says it expressly, he hears the poor, he regards the despised, he will save the afflicted, he will Comfort the distressed, his ears Are open to their cry.
David, who well understood all the topicks of Prayer, all places from whence any argument might be drawne to prevaile with God in prayer, made this his usuall argument, Heare me Lord, for I am desolate; attend to my cry,
David, who well understood all the topics of Prayer, all places from whence any argument might be drawn to prevail with God in prayer, made this his usual argument, Hear me Lord, for I am desolate; attend to my cry,
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Now this forlorne and desolate wretch looks on his right hand, and none will know him, other refuge failes him, no other cares for his soule, he hath onely a melting heart,
Now this forlorn and desolate wretch looks on his right hand, and none will know him, other refuge fails him, no other Cares for his soul, he hath only a melting heart,
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When the poore and needy seek water, and there is none, when their tongue faileth for thirst, and the Lord pleaseth to open rivers to them in the wildernesse, O how acceptable and welcome is it! And fourthly,
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, when their tongue Faileth for thirst, and the Lord Pleases to open Rivers to them in the Wilderness, Oh how acceptable and welcome is it! And fourthly,
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he hath put those bowels into earthly parents, that if any of them have many children, the sickest, the weakest, the simplest, the most despicable of all the rest, hath the greatest care from the father, and from the tender-hearted mother;
he hath put those bowels into earthly Parents, that if any of them have many children, the sickest, the Weakest, the simplest, the most despicable of all the rest, hath the greatest care from the father, and from the tender-hearted mother;
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how every one treads upon a worme, he well considers, that he who is so weak that he is ready to slip with his feet, is as a lamp despised in the thought of him who is at ease: he knowes that few will look to the destitute,
how every one treads upon a worm, he well considers, that he who is so weak that he is ready to slip with his feet, is as a lamp despised in the Thought of him who is At ease: he knows that few will look to the destitute,
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I have often observed such poore forsaken ones, who in their owne eyes are brought very low, that of all other people they are most desirous to begge and obtaine the prayers of their friends,
I have often observed such poor forsaken ones, who in their own eyes Are brought very low, that of all other people they Are most desirous to beg and obtain the Prayers of their Friends,
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And therefore, O thou afflicted and tossed with tempests, who thinkest thou art wholly rejected by the Lord, continue to poure out thy soule to him, thou hast a faithfull promise from him to be rewarded, he will regard the prayer of the destitute.
And Therefore, Oh thou afflicted and tossed with tempests, who Thinkest thou art wholly rejected by the Lord, continue to pour out thy soul to him, thou hast a faithful promise from him to be rewarded, he will regard the prayer of the destitute.
To this you will have a satisfying answer in the next branch of my Text, which is the aspect that this promise of Gods regarding prayer, hath unto the time, when he will doe it;
To this you will have a satisfying answer in the next branch of my Text, which is the aspect that this promise of God's regarding prayer, hath unto the time, when he will do it;
And this circumstance of the time, when God regards them, affords us two other notable lessons, which because they are exceeding seasonable, I shall (the Lord assisting me) enlarge my Discourse upon them; whereof the first is this.
And this circumstance of the time, when God regards them, affords us two other notable Lessons, which Because they Are exceeding seasonable, I shall (the Lord assisting me) enlarge my Discourse upon them; whereof the First is this.
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but now when the Lord builds up Zion, he will regard them, he will despise their prayers no longer, that is the first: And in this Lesson there are two branches to be cleared before I come to apply it.
but now when the Lord builds up Zion, he will regard them, he will despise their Prayers no longer, that is the First: And in this lesson there Are two branches to be cleared before I come to apply it.
despising, especially from God, is a very sad word, and sinks very deep, it implies three things, which all may betide the prayers of Gods own people.
despising, especially from God, is a very sad word, and sinks very deep, it Implies three things, which all may betide the Prayers of God's own people.
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but thou hearest not; and elsewhere, Keepe silence no longer, lest if thou be as one that heareth not, I become like unto him that goes down into the pit:
but thou Hearst not; and elsewhere, Keep silence no longer, lest if thou be as one that hears not, I become like unto him that Goes down into the pit:
Secondly, In despising, there is more and worse, when their prayers are entertained with a distaste and displeasure, expressing a manifest dislike against them;
Secondly, In despising, there is more and Worse, when their Prayers Are entertained with a distaste and displeasure, expressing a manifest dislike against them;
so Asaph complained in the name of the whole Church, How long Lord, wilt thou bee angry with the prayer of thy people? And this the Lord sometimes shews, by bringing upon them the very thing which they pray against;
so Asaph complained in the name of the Whole Church, How long Lord, wilt thou be angry with the prayer of thy people? And this the Lord sometime shows, by bringing upon them the very thing which they pray against;
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but in despising, there is a third thing which is sadder then all this. Thirdly, Not onely silence, or expressing some distast, but doing this with scorn and indignation;
but in despising, there is a third thing which is sadder then all this. Thirdly, Not only silence, or expressing Some distaste, but doing this with scorn and Indignation;
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and so did our Saviour Christ to the poore woman, when she came and prayed, Lord helpe mee; thou Son of David helpe mee. At first he seemed not to regard her, would not answer, the next time he stayed,
and so did our Saviour christ to the poor woman, when she Come and prayed, Lord help me; thou Son of David help me. At First he seemed not to regard her, would not answer, the next time he stayed,
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David observed it in the 31 Psalme, one time he prayed, and God gave him such an answer, that he thought himself despised, I said, (saith he) I am cast out of the sight of Gods eyes, when he prayed, God turned him out of his presence, yet follows:
David observed it in the 31 Psalm, one time he prayed, and God gave him such an answer, that he Thought himself despised, I said, (Says he) I am cast out of the sighed of God's eyes, when he prayed, God turned him out of his presence, yet follows:
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yet God told Moses, Exodus 3. I have heard the cry of my people in Egypt; But this will abundantly clear it, that the prayers of the afflicted are said to be upon Gods file,
yet God told Moses, Exodus 3. I have herd the cry of my people in Egypt; But this will abundantly clear it, that the Prayers of the afflicted Are said to be upon God's file,
before God, Let these my prayers bee nigh unto the Lord night and day, they lye leiger before God, they are called a memoriall, they are alwayes in his sight,
before God, Let these my Prayers be High unto the Lord night and day, they lie leiger before God, they Are called a memorial, they Are always in his sighed,
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and he is therefore called in the Scripture, The God hearing Prayer, God hearing Prayer is one of his attributes, hearing is a participle of the present tense, as if you cannot speak to him, under the notion of God, but you must conceive him hearing prayer;
and he is Therefore called in the Scripture, The God hearing Prayer, God hearing Prayer is one of his attributes, hearing is a participle of the present tense, as if you cannot speak to him, under the notion of God, but you must conceive him hearing prayer;
hearing the prayers of his people at all times: he is said likewise to remember the prayers of his people, to carry them in his minde, to have them in his thoughts,
hearing the Prayers of his people At all times: he is said likewise to Remember the Prayers of his people, to carry them in his mind, to have them in his thoughts,
David in the 22 Psalme in his owne name, in the person of Christ, in the name and person of the whole Church, begins with a sad complaint, O my God I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not;
David in the 22 Psalm in his own name, in the person of christ, in the name and person of the Whole Church, begins with a sad complaint, Oh my God I cry in the day time, but thou Hearst not;
So did Zachary and Elizabeth, Luk. 1. so did Cornelius, Act. 10. and those slaughtered soules, Rev. 6. who cryed, How long Lord, holy and true, &c. at last received a full returne.
So did Zachary and Elizabeth, Luk. 1. so did Cornelius, Act. 10. and those slaughtered Souls, Rev. 6. who cried, How long Lord, holy and true, etc. At last received a full return.
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First, when the afflicted people of God doe powre out their prayers to the Lord, they doe that which he commands them to doe, they have his expresse commandement to doe it, Gall upon me in the day of trouble, now that which Gods people do in obedience to his command, cannot be despised by him:
First, when the afflicted people of God do pour out their Prayers to the Lord, they do that which he commands them to do, they have his express Commandment to do it, Gall upon me in the day of trouble, now that which God's people do in Obedience to his command, cannot be despised by him:
They themselves are very dear to God, they are infinitely beloved, even those despised ones; he hath none in heaven or earth dearer to him, then his afflicted ones are:
They themselves Are very dear to God, they Are infinitely Beloved, even those despised ones; he hath none in heaven or earth Dearer to him, then his afflicted ones Are:
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how much more will our heavenly Father doe it? This argument our Saviour also presseth most sweetly in the parable of the unrighteous Judge, who through importunity did right to a poore Widow,
how much more will our heavenly Father do it? This argument our Saviour also Presseth most sweetly in the parable of the unrighteous Judge, who through importunity did right to a poor Widow,
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and he that commands his own servants, if they look for his favour, that they keep their promises, though it be to their hinderance, though it should be to an enemy;
and he that commands his own Servants, if they look for his favour, that they keep their promises, though it be to their hindrance, though it should be to an enemy;
so did Daniel, as soon as he had done praying, about the time of the Evening Sacrifice, the Angel Gabriel being caused to fly swiftly, brought him a gratious answer,
so did daniel, as soon as he had done praying, about the time of the Evening Sacrifice, the Angel Gabriel being caused to fly swiftly, brought him a gracious answer,
when the fluctus decumanus, when the tenth and terrible wave is ready to overwhelm them, he gives them leave to say, Heare me speedily, and he will not fail them:
when the Fluctus Decumanus, when the tenth and terrible wave is ready to overwhelm them, he gives them leave to say, Hear me speedily, and he will not fail them:
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and withall it asserts his free-Grace, it manifests, that whenever he doth answer the prayers of his people, that it is free favour, were it their due;
and withal it asserts his free-Grace, it manifests, that whenever he does answer the Prayers of his people, that it is free favour, were it their due;
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and his answers to them, when they come together, each of them appear beautifull in their season, that as his wisdome is manifested in giving them an heart to pray in their season:
and his answers to them, when they come together, each of them appear beautiful in their season, that as his Wisdom is manifested in giving them an heart to pray in their season:
you shall find in the Scripture, that those men, who have been the greatest wrastlers with God, have been such, whom God hath longest put off, before he hath answered them;
you shall find in the Scripture, that those men, who have been the greatest wrestlers with God, have been such, whom God hath longest put off, before he hath answered them;
Heman, and David, and Hannah, and I know not how many of them that have offered up most soule ravishing prayers, were such as have prayed till their throats have been dry,
Heman, and David, and Hannah, and I know not how many of them that have offered up most soul ravishing Prayers, were such as have prayed till their throats have been dry,
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David that had been long without his Kingdome, when he came to have it, could say, O Lord, my Soule is like a weaned childe, and very vile and base in his own eyes:
David that had been long without his Kingdom, when he Come to have it, could say, Oh Lord, my Soul is like a weaned child, and very vile and base in his own eyes:
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a leg that hath any imperfection will discover it in a long walk, and so will the secret corruptions of our hearts discover themselves when God delayes us, hereby we shall discover the pride, murmuring, discontent, self-ishnesse,
a leg that hath any imperfection will discover it in a long walk, and so will the secret corruptions of our hearts discover themselves when God delays us, hereby we shall discover the pride, murmuring, discontent, selfishness,
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Thus was it with Abraham, Rom. 4. Thus with the poore woman, Mat. 15. Thus with Paul, 2 Cor. 1. brought even to despaire of life, brought under the sentence of death, that he might learn to trust and hope in God.
Thus was it with Abraham, Rom. 4. Thus with the poor woman, Mathew 15. Thus with Paul, 2 Cor. 1. brought even to despair of life, brought under the sentence of death, that he might Learn to trust and hope in God.
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an Oak is long growing, but proves a great tree, and long-lived, whereas a Gourd which grows up in a night, in another night is smitten with a worm and dyeth;
an Oak is long growing, but Proves a great tree, and long-lived, whereas a Gourd which grows up in a night, in Another night is smitten with a worm and Dies;
But whether I have answered the case of Conscience fully, or no, sure I am, the Lesson is most plain, that though God may seem to despise his peoples prayers, they are all before him;
But whither I have answered the case of Conscience Fully, or no, sure I am, the lesson is most plain, that though God may seem to despise his peoples Prayers, they Are all before him;
And not our prayers only, but the prayers of all the Christian world are before God in our behalf, our cause is Gods, the work we are ingaged in is the building up of Zion, and therefore there is not a good man in the world, no not at Oxford, who prayes, Thy Kingdome come, but prayes for us, who are indevouring the raising up of Christs Kingdom;
And not our Prayers only, but the Prayers of all the Christian world Are before God in our behalf, our cause is God's, the work we Are engaged in is the building up of Zion, and Therefore there is not a good man in the world, no not At Oxford, who prays, Thy Kingdom come, but prays for us, who Are endeavouring the raising up of Christ Kingdom;
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so the prayers of those who loved Zion, do blesse and reach all the workmen now imployed in the rearing up of the Church, their prayers speak as Abels Faith did when he was dead,
so the Prayers of those who loved Zion, do bless and reach all the workmen now employed in the rearing up of the Church, their Prayers speak as Abel's Faith did when he was dead,
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and rotten, insomuch that I may confidently conclude, that the two Houses of Parliament, and our Armies (as unworthy as we are) are daily carryed upon the wings of many millions of prayers, that have been offered up to God these many years, they are all before God night and day;
and rotten, insomuch that I may confidently conclude, that the two Houses of Parliament, and our Armies (as unworthy as we Are) Are daily carried upon the wings of many millions of Prayers, that have been offered up to God these many Years, they Are all before God night and day;
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and therefore, I beseech you bear up your spirits against all other discouragements, the Lord will in the most accepted time let you know, that all that have ever said to him, Lord, remember England; Lord, purge thy Church in England; Lord, set it up there; down with Prelacy; stablish Liberty; make way for Christ;
and Therefore, I beseech you bear up your spirits against all other discouragements, the Lord will in the most accepted time let you know, that all that have ever said to him, Lord, Remember England; Lord, purge thy Church in England; Lord, Set it up there; down with Prelacy; establish Liberty; make Way for christ;
Did but God heare my prayers, did he but accept me, I would with David, call upon him as long as I did live, might but my prayer come up before him, and be lookt upon;
Did but God hear my Prayers, did he but accept me, I would with David, call upon him as long as I did live, might but my prayer come up before him, and be looked upon;
but to be thus as a despised reed, a scorned poore creature, (as I confesse I deserve to be) this daunts my soule, that I dare not pray, I am even ready to give over;
but to be thus as a despised reed, a scorned poor creature, (as I confess I deserve to be) this daunts my soul, that I Dare not pray, I am even ready to give over;
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Why, if so, then it seems the onely evill that oppresses thy spirit, is, God doth not answer thee, he doth not give thee such a return of thy prayer, as thou desirest:
Why, if so, then it seems the only evil that Oppresses thy Spirit, is, God does not answer thee, he does not give thee such a return of thy prayer, as thou Desirest:
David had prayed long for an answer, Psal. 69. 3. when he complained, Hee was weary of his crying, his throate was dry, his eyes failed while hee did waite for his God.
David had prayed long for an answer, Psalm 69. 3. when he complained, He was weary of his crying, his throat was dry, his eyes failed while he did wait for his God.
be content, though at present thou seest nothing but darknesse, doe as Elia's servant did, who went seven times to look for rain, till the seventh time he saw nothing,
be content, though At present thou See nothing but darkness, do as Elia's servant did, who went seven times to look for rain, till the seventh time he saw nothing,
what thou hast begged for thy husband, wife and children, it may be God will give thee the greatest return of them when thou hast no being in this world;
what thou hast begged for thy husband, wife and children, it may be God will give thee the greatest return of them when thou hast not being in this world;
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let his present answer be what it will, beleeve any thing of him rather then a rejecting of the supplications of the poore who seek him in his Sonnes name, hee hath promised it,
let his present answer be what it will, believe any thing of him rather then a rejecting of the supplications of the poor who seek him in his Sons name, he hath promised it,
Sometimes God will not be prayed to, or if he doe, his answer shall bee, waite a while; but when he builds up Zion, then the Lord answers his peoples prayers,
Sometime God will not be prayed to, or if he do, his answer shall be, wait a while; but when he builds up Zion, then the Lord answers his peoples Prayers,
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for the truth of it, you shall finde it fully expressed in the 29. of Jeremiah 10. 11. speaking of the time when he would bring them back to build the Temple, then (saith the Lord) shall you call upon mee, and I will answer you;
for the truth of it, you shall find it Fully expressed in the 29. of Jeremiah 10. 11. speaking of the time when he would bring them back to built the Temple, then (Says the Lord) shall you call upon me, and I will answer you;
so in the 25. of Isaiah, in the day that God builds up his Church for that is the great promise of that Chapter, the Prophet tells you that his people should then sing a song of praise, whereof this is one part, Loe, this is our God, we have waited for him,
so in the 25. of Isaiah, in the day that God builds up his Church for that is the great promise of that Chapter, the Prophet tells you that his people should then sing a song of praise, whereof this is one part, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him,
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the Lord casts it so, as to make Zions refreshing time, concurrent with the relieving of the wants of his particular people, that as in executing of vengeance,
the Lord Cast it so, as to make Zions refreshing time, concurrent with the relieving of the Wants of his particular people, that as in executing of vengeance,
and replenish every sorrowfull soule, in that day when the Lord erects his new Jerusalem, there shall be a tree of life, the leaves of it shall heale the diseases of all the Nations;
and replenish every sorrowful soul, in that day when the Lord erects his new Jerusalem, there shall be a tree of life, the leaves of it shall heal the diseases of all the nations;
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Secondly, The Lord doth then answer the prayers of his people, when he builds up Zion, because in truth the building up of Zion, is the all in all, of all his peoples prayers;
Secondly, The Lord does then answer the Prayers of his people, when he builds up Zion, Because in truth the building up of Zion, is the all in all, of all his peoples Prayers;
that is, as Solomon saith, Money answers all; so whatsoever particular suites Gods people have offered up, the building up of Zion hath been such a request, that the answering of that, answers all others; whatsoever he denies them, it skils not, they have enough, they are abundantly satisfyed, they will clear all books,
that is, as Solomon Says, Money answers all; so whatsoever particular suits God's people have offered up, the building up of Zion hath been such a request, that the answering of that, answers all Others; whatsoever he Denies them, it skills not, they have enough, they Are abundantly satisfied, they will clear all books,
that this is so, observe I beseech you, wheresoever in the Scripture you read of the prayers of Gods people, (as by the way, you shall hardly read of any godly man,
that this is so, observe I beseech you, wheresoever in the Scripture you read of the Prayers of God's people, (as by the Way, you shall hardly read of any godly man,
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but you shall read of his prayer) you will finde that the strain and the stream of all their prayers runs for Zion, read Moses his prayers, Joshuahs prayers, goe on to David, to Solomon, to Ezra, to Nehemiah, and the severall Prophets;
but you shall read of his prayer) you will find that the strain and the stream of all their Prayers runs for Zion, read Moses his Prayers, Joshua's Prayers, go on to David, to Solomon, to Ezra, to Nehemiah, and the several prophets;
and though there are many particular suites to themselves, yet what they beg to themselves, is only begged as a means, but when they beg for Zion, they beg it as an end: Thy Kingdome come, to Gods people, is next to Hallowed bee thy name; It is more to them then all the rest of the Lords Prayer, Give us our dayly bread, Forgive us our trespasses, Leade us not into temptation, Deliver us from evill:
and though there Are many particular suits to themselves, yet what they beg to themselves, is only begged as a means, but when they beg for Zion, they beg it as an end: Thy Kingdom come, to God's people, is next to Hallowed be thy name; It is more to them then all the rest of the lords Prayer, Give us our daily bred, Forgive us our Trespasses, Lead us not into temptation, Deliver us from evil:
one to whom he stands in all relations, which argues intimative dearnesse, and tendernesse, what-ever is done to them, is done to himself, Yee did it to them,
one to whom he Stands in all relations, which argues intimative dearness, and tenderness, whatever is done to them, is done to himself, Ye did it to them,
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Arise, O Lord, plead thy own cause, remember how the foolish people reproach thee, forget not the voyce of thy enemies, when the Synagogues of the Church was pulled down, when the Church was wasted;
Arise, Oh Lord, plead thy own cause, Remember how the foolish people reproach thee, forget not the voice of thy enemies, when the Synagogues of the Church was pulled down, when the Church was wasted;
And to themselves likewise, it is their Mother, in whose womb they have laine, whose breasts they have sucked, it is the Magazine wherein all their treasure is laid up, a vessel wherein all their wealth sinkes and swims,
And to themselves likewise, it is their Mother, in whose womb they have lain, whose breasts they have sucked, it is the Magazine wherein all their treasure is laid up, a vessel wherein all their wealth sinks and swims,
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so next unto God the Church is their all, and therefore the building up of Zion, the welfare of the Church of God, must needs be the answer to all their prayers.
so next unto God the Church is their all, and Therefore the building up of Zion, the welfare of the Church of God, must needs be the answer to all their Prayers.
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whether in truth your hearts be right with God? thinke how you could answer this one question, Would the Lords building up of the Church, the setling and establishing of Religion in purity and peace, would that be to thy soule the answer of all thy prayers? art thou able to say it before God, Build but up Zion and I have enough? No man under heaven can say it but a Saint,
whither in truth your hearts be right with God? think how you could answer this one question, Would the lords building up of the Church, the settling and establishing of Religion in purity and peace, would that be to thy soul the answer of all thy Prayers? art thou able to say it before God, Built but up Zion and I have enough? No man under heaven can say it but a Saint,
then it is likewise the summe of all thy endevours, thy studies, thy time, thy wit, thy parts, thy interest, what ever may be called thine, are mainly laid out in promoving, in helping forward the welfare of Zion. This you shall finde cleare in the book of God, that as all the prayers of Gods people run upon Zions welfare,
then it is likewise the sum of all thy endeavours, thy studies, thy time, thy wit, thy parts, thy Interest, what ever may be called thine, Are mainly laid out in promoving, in helping forward the welfare of Zion. This you shall find clear in the book of God, that as all the Prayers of God's people run upon Zions welfare,
no joy to them, like the joy they had in the prosperity of Zion, when the Lord at any time turned back the captivity of his people, they were like men that dreamed, their mouth was filled with laughter,
no joy to them, like the joy they had in the Prosperity of Zion, when the Lord At any time turned back the captivity of his people, they were like men that dreamed, their Mouth was filled with laughter,
then they would name their children Ichabod, then they would mourne and not be comforted; and consequently all they had or could contribute was most readily afforded.
then they would name their children ichabod, then they would mourn and not be comforted; and consequently all they had or could contribute was most readily afforded.
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The Prophets and Apostles cold preach as well as pray, and all their Sermons were for Zion; Kings could plot, project, counsell, &c. as well as pray, all their plots and projects were to build up Zion; Souldiers could fight as well as pray, all their warres were the warres of God;
The prophets and Apostles cold preach as well as pray, and all their Sermons were for Zion; Kings could plot, project, counsel, etc. as well as pray, all their plots and projects were to built up Zion; Soldiers could fight as well as pray, all their wars were the wars of God;
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yet mind their own affaires, build their owne houses, and let Gods house lye wast, they are branded for degenerate, hypocriticall, ignoble spirits, These were the Potters, and those who dwelt among hedges, there they dwelt with the King for his work;
yet mind their own affairs, built their own houses, and let God's house lie waste, they Are branded for degenerate, hypocritical, ignoble spirits, These were the Potters, and those who dwelled among hedges, there they dwelled with the King for his work;
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So will it be with you, you will with that Emperour, Ezra 6. 7, 8. provide that all things shall be provided speedily and care fully for this house of God, that government be setled, Ministers provided, encouraged, maintained, the Sacraments and other Ordinances kept pure,
So will it be with you, you will with that Emperor, Ezra 6. 7, 8. provide that all things shall be provided speedily and care Fully for this house of God, that government be settled, Ministers provided, encouraged, maintained, the Sacraments and other Ordinances kept pure,
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Therefore (I beseech you) consider in secret what answer you could make, whether you can call in your soules to witnesse, that after all your combustions, labours,
Therefore (I beseech you) Consider in secret what answer you could make, whither you can call in your Souls to witness, that After all your combustions, labours,
and the three Nations joyned in a Covenant might be one stick in the hand of the Lord, in a holy, plous, religious way, that the flocks might have every one their shepheard,
and the three nations joined in a Covenant might be one stick in the hand of the Lord, in a holy, Pious, religious Way, that the flocks might have every one their shepherd,
Indeed in the true notion and interpretation of prayer, it is nothing but the craving of Gods blessing upon our endevours in those things which he hath appointed us to do, toward the obtaining of any mercy, we little better then mock him,
Indeed in the true notion and Interpretation of prayer, it is nothing but the craving of God's blessing upon our endeavours in those things which he hath appointed us to do, towards the obtaining of any mercy, we little better then mock him,
And were this carried close to mens consciences, how sadly would it speak to many, who can abundantly satisfie themselves with joyning in a few dry prayers for the Church,
And were this carried close to men's Consciences, how sadly would it speak to many, who can abundantly satisfy themselves with joining in a few dry Prayers for the Church,
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let all such hypocrites know, that God will indeed doe his work without them, and their formall prayers will returne, not with comfort into their bosomes,
let all such Hypocrites know, that God will indeed do his work without them, and their formal Prayers will return, not with Comfort into their bosoms,
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But much more sadly doth it speak against those, whose lives and subtle machinations retard this work, who to their utmost hinder the work of reformation,
But much more sadly does it speak against those, whose lives and subtle machinations retard this work, who to their utmost hinder the work of Reformation,
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I remember I have read of one of the Emperours of Germany, that had taken the Pope prisoner, who commanded throughout the Empire solemne prayers to be made to God for the Popes deliverance out of prison,
I Remember I have read of one of the emperors of Germany, that had taken the Pope prisoner, who commanded throughout the Empire solemn Prayers to be made to God for the Popes deliverance out of prison,
so these wretched men say, O pray for the peace of Zion, pray that God would build up Zion, and themselves waste it, some by their wicked lives, others by their pernicious counsels, some by their lusts, some for feare the Word of God and Ordinances should yoke them;
so these wretched men say, Oh pray for the peace of Zion, pray that God would built up Zion, and themselves waste it, Some by their wicked lives, Others by their pernicious Counsels, Some by their Lustiest, Some for Fear the Word of God and Ordinances should yoke them;
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so thought he who pen'd the 106 Psalme, Remember me, O Lord, with the favour thou bearest unto thy people, that I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice with the gladnesse of thy Nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance:
so Thought he who penned the 106 Psalm, remember me, Oh Lord, with the favour thou bearest unto thy people, that I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice with the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance:
But, which is more, thy peace shall be concurrent with Zions peace, the Lord will satiate every afflicted soule, in the day when he refreshes Zion; let this therefore draw out all your hearts and bowels.
But, which is more, thy peace shall be concurrent with Zions peace, the Lord will satiate every afflicted soul, in the day when he Refreshes Zion; let this Therefore draw out all your hearts and bowels.
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Remember an argument God uses in the 29 of Jeremy, to them that were captives in Babylon, Seek the peace of the City whither I have caused you to be carried captives, and pray unto the Lord for it,
remember an argument God uses in the 29 of Jeremiah, to them that were captives in Babylon, Seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried captives, and pray unto the Lord for it,
for in the peace thereof ye shall have peace ▪ What, must they pray for Babylons peace? for Nebuchadnezzars peace? that like a Dragon had swallowed them,
for in the peace thereof you shall have peace ▪ What, must they pray for Babylons peace? for Nebuchadnezar's peace? that like a Dragon had swallowed them,
as when the Lord God shall build up Zion; therefore O pray for the Peace of Zion, they shall all prosper who love her, as he said there, For my brethren and companions sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee:
as when the Lord God shall built up Zion; Therefore Oh pray for the Peace of Zion, they shall all prosper who love her, as he said there, For my brothers and Sodales sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee:
If you should altogether neglect it, sit still and hold your peace, or if you should make but a halfe worke of it, a patched reformation, help and deliverance will come from some other place: No stone great enough could be laid in the mouth of Christs sepulchre to keep him from rising,
If you should altogether neglect it, fit still and hold your peace, or if you should make but a half work of it, a patched Reformation, help and deliverance will come from Some other place: No stone great enough could be laid in the Mouth of Christ Sepulchre to keep him from rising,
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nor can any power prevent the building of Zion, when the appointed time is come, no not though all the Nations of the earth should be gathered together against it, The remnant of Jacob shall bee as a dew from the Lord,
nor can any power prevent the building of Zion, when the appointed time is come, no not though all the nations of the earth should be gathered together against it, The remnant of Jacob shall be as a due from the Lord,
And that is the matter wherein God will regard their prayer, When the Lord builds up Zion, he will regard the prayer of the destitute, that is, hereby it shall appear, that he regards their prayer,
And that is the matter wherein God will regard their prayer, When the Lord builds up Zion, he will regard the prayer of the destitute, that is, hereby it shall appear, that he regards their prayer,
there are two Providences of God, use to appear at the building of Zion; which alone were sufficient to shew that Prayer is the great builder on our part, that it is indeed all that we can doe;
there Are two Providences of God, use to appear At the building of Zion; which alone were sufficient to show that Prayer is the great builder on our part, that it is indeed all that we can do;
God usually lets it come to such irrecoverable ruine, that nothing we can do, besides prayer, is able to doe any thing, that it may appear that on our part prayer doth all, Nil nisi vota supersunt. When all other Anchors are come home,
God usually lets it come to such irrecoverable ruin, that nothing we can do, beside prayer, is able to do any thing, that it may appear that on our part prayer does all, Nil nisi vota supersunt. When all other Anchors Are come home,
when all other Cables are brok, when all other friends have forsaken, and all props snapped apeeces, that either prayer must doe it, or they have nothing;
when all other Cables Are brok, when all other Friends have forsaken, and all props snapped apeeces, that either prayer must do it, or they have nothing;
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that is the time he ordinarily chuses to build up Zion, as himself said Deut. 32. When hee saw their strength was gone, there was none shut up or left, who might be a helper, then hee himself would judge his people and repent h•m for his servants.
that is the time he ordinarily chooses to built up Zion, as himself said Deuteronomy 32. When he saw their strength was gone, there was none shut up or left, who might be a helper, then he himself would judge his people and Repent h•m for his Servants.
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That when God builds up Zion, he then uses to powre out the Spirit of Prayer upon his people, more then at any other times, he then fils them with his Spirit, which inclines their hearts to be vehement,
That when God builds up Zion, he then uses to pour out the Spirit of Prayer upon his people, more then At any other times, he then fills them with his Spirit, which inclines their hearts to be vehement,
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Moses the great builder could fall down before God forty dayes and forty nights together; David, Solomon, Elias, Ezra, Nehemiah, all their prayers built more then their hands did;
Moses the great builder could fallen down before God forty days and forty nights together; David, Solomon, Elias, Ezra, Nehemiah, all their Prayers built more then their hands did;
insomuch as the Spirit of God, drawing out the hearts of his people, to doe that which he would have done, doth Prophesie or foretell what God means to doe.
insomuch as the Spirit of God, drawing out the hearts of his people, to do that which he would have done, does Prophesy or foretell what God means to do.
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There uses to be such a concord and harmony between Gods secret purposes and his peoples Prayers, their prayers as such expressions of his sacred will, that they even seem to decree a thing by Prayer,
There uses to be such a concord and harmony between God's secret Purposes and his peoples Prayers, their Prayers as such expressions of his sacred will, that they even seem to Decree a thing by Prayer,
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Look whatsoever God Almighty commands us chiefely to doe in reference or relation to such a work, that would he have us look upon as the great instrument on our part, to effect it:
Look whatsoever God Almighty commands us chiefly to doe in Referente or Relation to such a work, that would he have us look upon as the great Instrument on our part, to Effect it:
And therefore because God above all that we can doe, commands that his people should pray for the building of Zion, you may conclude that he will have prayer the great instrument on their part, for the building of it.
And Therefore Because God above all that we can do, commands that his people should pray for the building of Zion, you may conclude that he will have prayer the great Instrument on their part, for the building of it.
So again, Psal. 122. Oh pray for the peace of Hierusalem, and Jer. 51. 50. Let Hierusalem come into your minde, and Esa. 62. You that make mention of the Lord, give him no rest till hee establish,
So again, Psalm 122. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and Jer. 51. 50. Let Jerusalem come into your mind, and Isaiah 62. You that make mention of the Lord, give him no rest till he establish,
then you shall call, and I will answer, and then, you shall seek mee, and I will bee found of you, saith the Lord, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, They shall prosper. 1 King. 8. 46. If Gods people bee carryed away captive, &c. and in their bondage pray to him, hee will hear, hee will return them, His eyes shall bee open night and day, to their supplication, to hearken unto them in all that they call for.
then you shall call, and I will answer, and then, you shall seek me, and I will be found of you, Says the Lord, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, They shall prosper. 1 King. 8. 46. If God's people be carried away captive, etc. and in their bondage pray to him, he will hear, he will return them, His eyes shall be open night and day, to their supplication, to harken unto them in all that they call for.
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Prayer can wrastle with God, and by his own strength prevaile over him, and (with reverence wee speak it) hee cannot stand before the power of it, hee could not waste his Church unlesse Moses would give over praying, Let mee alone that I may destroy them, and when hee would not let him alone, hee yeelded to him.
Prayer can wrestle with God, and by his own strength prevail over him, and (with Reverence we speak it) he cannot stand before the power of it, he could not waste his Church unless Moses would give over praying, Let me alone that I may destroy them, and when he would not let him alone, he yielded to him.
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The time would faile, and I might weary you with delight, to tell you what admirable effects prayer hath had in this kinde, what Armies it hath overthrown, what unexpected blessings it hath seasonably brought in, what dry bones it hath raised, what weak builders it hath helped,
The time would fail, and I might weary you with delight, to tell you what admirable effects prayer hath had in this kind, what Armies it hath overthrown, what unexpected blessings it hath seasonably brought in, what dry bones it hath raised, what weak Builders it hath helped,
I answer, The truth is, it is God alone doth all, and he takes none in to help him, propter indigentiam, but propter mun-ficentiam, it is not for his need,
I answer, The truth is, it is God alone does all, and he Takes none in to help him, propter indigentiam, but propter mun-ficentiam, it is not for his need,
One is, because this way onely is suitable with his glory, he cannot take any to be partners with him in any work, with preservation of his own Majesty and glory, save only humble supplicants, any partner but prayer would lessen him;
One is, Because this Way only is suitable with his glory, he cannot take any to be partners with him in any work, with preservation of his own Majesty and glory, save only humble supplicants, any partner but prayer would lessen him;
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But this well-becomes the Majesty and greatnesse of God to take in such helpers. For first, it magnifies his free grace wonderfully, that he will please to doe it,
But this well-becomes the Majesty and greatness of God to take in such helpers. For First, it Magnifies his free grace wonderfully, that he will please to do it,
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I Answer, Gods free grace is many wayes manifested, and magnifyed in his regarding of his peoples prayers, sometimes his free grace prevents our prayers, vouchsafing us what we never prayed for or thought of, Hee doth above what wee are able to ask or think, sometimes in exceeding our prayers, Hee asked life of thee,
I Answer, God's free grace is many ways manifested, and magnified in his regarding of his peoples Prayers, sometime his free grace prevents our Prayers, vouchsafing us what we never prayed for or Thought of, He does above what we Are able to ask or think, sometime in exceeding our Prayers, He asked life of thee,
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So God shews a double free grace, when he is pleased to let such a great work be done at the request of poore contemptible sinners, that are fit for nothing but death and destruction.
So God shows a double free grace, when he is pleased to let such a great work be done At the request of poor contemptible Sinners, that Are fit for nothing but death and destruction.
the least favour which God can give (though granted upon long suite) must needs bee acknowledged a free favour to such ill-deserving creatures as we are,
the least favour which God can give (though granted upon long suit) must needs be acknowledged a free favour to such Ill-deserving creatures as we Are,
and to have his favours conveighed in a way of prayer, no wayes derogates from the freenesse of the mercy, especially because our prayers are so weak and poore,
and to have his favours conveyed in a Way of prayer, no ways derogates from the freeness of the mercy, especially Because our Prayers Are so weak and poor,
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and the mercies of God (especially this of building up of Zion) so great, that I cannot say whether he be a more silly or proud foole, that will not confesse that God casts in the mercy gratis, though hee have cast in his prayers: yea, that the mercy is the greater,
and the Mercies of God (especially this of building up of Zion) so great, that I cannot say whither he be a more silly or proud fool, that will not confess that God Cast in the mercy gratis, though he have cast in his Prayers: yea, that the mercy is the greater,
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and therefore when Gideon had an Army of two and thirty thousand, I will not use these, (saith God) they will be like enough to say, Our own hand hath saved us;
and Therefore when gideon had an Army of two and thirty thousand, I will not use these, (Says God) they will be like enough to say, Our own hand hath saved us;
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Thus praying David, when he had dedicated one thousand three hundred cart load of silver and gold, toward the building of Gods house, all the glory he took to himself, was but to admire Gods goodnesse in giving him a heart to offer it,
Thus praying David, when he had dedicated one thousand three hundred cart load of silver and gold, towards the building of God's house, all the glory he took to himself, was but to admire God's Goodness in giving him a heart to offer it,
or wit, or one creature or other, these rather wears the glory then God, but mercies wone by prayer, are worne with thankfulnesse, it alwayes layes the creature low, and exalts free grace highly:
or wit, or one creature or other, these rather wears the glory then God, but Mercies won by prayer, Are worn with thankfulness, it always lays the creature low, and exalts free grace highly:
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And not onely so, but their sweetnesse and comfort in the use of it, will be the greater when they shall see the travaile of their soule, it is a great satisfaction to them;
And not only so, but their sweetness and Comfort in the use of it, will be the greater when they shall see the travail of their soul, it is a great satisfaction to them;
Is the building up of Zion the fruit of Gods peoples prayers? Is prayer the great Master-builder on earth? then I beseech you learn to whom and what under God, we may most of all attribute the severall mercies and deliverances which we have received.
Is the building up of Zion the fruit of God's peoples Prayers? Is prayer the great Master-builder on earth? then I beseech you Learn to whom and what under God, we may most of all attribute the several Mercies and Deliverances which we have received.
It is true, God only hath been our help, every stone which hath been laid into this building is an Eben-Ezer; we may write upon every stone, Hitherto God hath helped us, but among all our friends on earth none to be compared with prayer.
It is true, God only hath been our help, every stone which hath been laid into this building is an Ebenezer; we may write upon every stone, Hitherto God hath helped us, but among all our Friends on earth none to be compared with prayer.
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as well as Ministers, and Gentle-men, and Noble-men, all that feare God, have been knocking at heaven gates with all intensenesse of Spirit, with all earnestnesse, that God would save poor England, and build up his Church amongst us;
as well as Ministers, and Gentlemen, and Noblemen, all that Fear God, have been knocking At heaven gates with all intenseness of Spirit, with all earnestness, that God would save poor England, and built up his Church among us;
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many of our Nobles have done worthily, many of this honourable Assembly have been excellent instruments, many of our Souldiers, Counsellors, Ministers, Citizens,
many of our Nobles have done worthily, many of this honourable Assembly have been excellent Instruments, many of our Soldiers, Counsellors, Ministers, Citizens,
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and Commons, have willingly put all they have into this great Lottery, and when the Lord comes to reckon up his helpers, not one of them shall be forgotten, not a night they have watched, not a journey you have took, not a drop of blood they have spent, not an estate any of you have hazzarded, not any paines you have took, which the Lord God will forget, but he will remember all;
and Commons, have willingly put all they have into this great Lottery, and when the Lord comes to reckon up his helpers, not one of them shall be forgotten, not a night they have watched, not a journey you have took, not a drop of blood they have spent, not an estate any of you have hazarded, not any pains you have took, which the Lord God will forget, but he will Remember all;
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and your selves in heaven, and it may be your posterity on earth, shall know that God hath associated you with himself to help forward this great work;
and your selves in heaven, and it may be your posterity on earth, shall know that God hath associated you with himself to help forward this great work;
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when they have been at a losse, and directed them, and discovered some desperate plot, turned the counsels of Achitophel into foolishnesse? How many in every place (who have served the Lord in this great work) hath prayer helped at a dead lift? Prayer hath hitherto saved the kingdome.
when they have been At a loss, and directed them, and discovered Some desperate plot, turned the Counsels of Ahithophel into foolishness? How many in every place (who have served the Lord in this great work) hath prayer helped At a dead lift? Prayer hath hitherto saved the Kingdom.
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I remember a proud boast of our enemies, when we had lost Bristoll and the Vies, they then sent abroad even into other kingdoms, a triumphant paper, wherein they concluded all was now fubdued to them,
I Remember a proud boast of our enemies, when we had lost Bristol and the Vies, they then sent abroad even into other kingdoms, a triumphant paper, wherein they concluded all was now fubdued to them,
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and among many other confident expressions there was one to this purpose, Nil restat superare Regem, &c. which might be construed two wayes, either thus, There remaines nothing for the King to conquer,
and among many other confident expressions there was one to this purpose, Nil restat superare Regem, etc. which might be construed two ways, either thus, There remains nothing for the King to conquer,
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And indeed we were then in a very low condition, our strong holds taken, our Armies melted away, our hearts generally failing us for feare, multitudes flying out of the Kingdome,
And indeed we were then in a very low condition, our strong holds taken, our Armies melted away, our hearts generally failing us for Fear, Multitudes flying out of the Kingdom,
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and many deserting the cause as desperate, making their peace at Oxford, nothing almost left us but preces & lachrymae; but blessed be God, prayer was not conquered, they have found it the hardest wall to climbe, the strongest Brigade to overthrow, it hath hitherto preserved us, it hath raised up unexpected helps,
and many deserting the cause as desperate, making their peace At Oxford, nothing almost left us but preces & lachrymae; but blessed be God, prayer was not conquered, they have found it the Hardest wall to climb, the Strongest Brigade to overthrow, it hath hitherto preserved us, it hath raised up unexpected helps,
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let us therefore under God let the Crowne upon the head of prayer, ye Nobles and Worthies, be ye all content to have it so, it will wrong none of you in your deserved praise, God and man will give you your due, Many of you have done worthily, but prayer surpasses you all:
let us Therefore under God let the Crown upon the head of prayer, the Nobles and Worthies, be you all content to have it so, it will wrong none of you in your deserved praise, God and man will give you your due, Many of you have done worthily, but prayer Surpasses you all:
and this is no new thing, prayer hath alwayes had the preheminence in the building of Zion, God hath reserved severall works for severall men and severall ages,
and this is no new thing, prayer hath always had the pre-eminence in the building of Zion, God hath reserved several works for several men and several ages,
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It is the most absolute, the most universall medicine in the World, it is a Catholicon, it is good for every thing, it is offensive and defensive, it will do good in the Army, in the Parliament house, in the Assembly, in the City, every where:
It is the most absolute, the most universal medicine in the World, it is a Catholicon, it is good for every thing, it is offensive and defensive, it will do good in the Army, in the Parliament house, in the Assembly, in the city, every where:
it is of such a large extent, there is no enemy but it will conquer, no sore but it will cure, no misery but it will heale, no danger but it will prevent or remove;
it is of such a large extent, there is no enemy but it will conquer, no soar but it will cure, no misery but it will heal, no danger but it will prevent or remove;
It will help at any distance: They talk of some kind of Weapon-salve, that will cure at a great distance, but prayer will doe any thing at any distance.
It will help At any distance: They talk of Some kind of Weapon-salve, that will cure At a great distance, but prayer will do any thing At any distance.
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Lastly, with which I shall end, because God will have prayer the great means of building up the Church, I most earnestly beseech you that this means may never be wanting in any of you, who have it to contribute:
Lastly, with which I shall end, Because God will have prayer the great means of building up the Church, I most earnestly beseech you that this means may never be wanting in any of you, who have it to contribute:
and thereby plainly discover themselves to be of Machiavels religion, who counsels a Prince to set up a shew of Religion ad captandum populum, to awe their people,
and thereby plainly discover themselves to be of Machiavels Religion, who Counsels a Prince to Set up a show of Religion ad captandum Populum, to awe their people,
We may justly say, our prayers hitherto have not had a miscarrying wombe, nor dry breasts, we may say with the Psalmist, Verily God hath heard us, he hath attended to the voice of our prayers:
We may justly say, our Prayers hitherto have not had a miscarrying womb, nor dry breasts, we may say with the Psalmist, Verily God hath herd us, he hath attended to the voice of our Prayers:
and God hath so ordered our affaires, that what the noble Generall said at the first victory we obtained at Edge-hill, That there was never any thing wherein there was lesse of man, and more of God:
and God hath so ordered our affairs, that what the noble General said At the First victory we obtained At Edge hill, That there was never any thing wherein there was less of man, and more of God:
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and the Navie, yet you know divided Kingdomes doe not stand, and God hath for our sins brought this great judgment upon us, that we are divided and subdivided into minutula frustula, into the least bits of all, in Church and State, every where there are heart-burnings, divisions among our selves,
and the Navy, yet you know divided Kingdoms do not stand, and God hath for our Sins brought this great judgement upon us, that we Are divided and subdivided into minutula frustula, into the least bits of all, in Church and State, every where there Are heartburnings, divisions among our selves,
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many mens estates undone, and brought to poverty and beggery, and if these bloudy wars continue, ere long famine and desolation will come upon us, beside all the guilt of our former and later provocations:
many men's estates undone, and brought to poverty and beggary, and if these bloody wars continue, ere long famine and desolation will come upon us, beside all the guilt of our former and later provocations:
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and have his eare, ply the Throne of grace diligently, let not your heart grow sluggish, remember what the Prophet said unto the King, who smote with the arrows three times,
and have his ear, ply the Throne of grace diligently, let not your heart grow sluggish, Remember what the Prophet said unto the King, who smote with the arrows three times,
Say thou so to thy owne heart, Thou shouldst in these dayes have prayed 10000 times more then thou hast done, go on now with it, humbly spread our sad condition before him, plead with him daily, thou canst not want arguments;
Say thou so to thy own heart, Thou Shouldst in these days have prayed 10000 times more then thou hast done, go on now with it, humbly spread our sad condition before him, plead with him daily, thou Canst not want Arguments;
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that there are abundance of his Saints engaged in this work, and they will never give him rest, till he have set up Jerusalem to be a praise upon the whole earth:
that there Are abundance of his Saints engaged in this work, and they will never give him rest, till he have Set up Jerusalem to be a praise upon the Whole earth:
and when the unworthinesse of the Kingdome comes in, and objects against us, that we are a sinfull wretched Kingdome, fit to be destroyed, you may still find answers and arguments enow in Gods grace and favour:
and when the unworthiness of the Kingdom comes in, and objects against us, that we Are a sinful wretched Kingdom, fit to be destroyed, you may still find answers and Arguments enough in God's grace and favour:
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I confesse these monethly Fasts are grown to a most wretched formality in many places, the Lord of heaven teach us how we may be more quickned in this great work of prayer;
I confess these monthly Fasts Are grown to a most wretched formality in many places, the Lord of heaven teach us how we may be more quickened in this great work of prayer;
when they offer an oblation I will not accept them, but I will consume them: Doe not (I beseech you) thinke that the prayers of Blasphemers, and Drunkards,
when they offer an oblation I will not accept them, but I will consume them: Do not (I beseech you) think that the Prayers of Blasphemers, and Drunkards,
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and Whoremasters, and Scorners of God and Religion, of those that pretend to be for him and are against him, doe not (I say) imagine that God will regard such as these are,
and Whoremasters, and Scorner's of God and Religion, of those that pretend to be for him and Are against him, do not (I say) imagine that God will regard such as these Are,
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though they cry, Arise and save us; I will not say to these men, Pray not, but I will say to them as Peter did to Simon Magus, Pray, if it may be possible, that the thoughts of thy heart may be forgiven thee,
though they cry, Arise and save us; I will not say to these men, Pray not, but I will say to them as Peter did to Simon Magus, Pray, if it may be possible, that the thoughts of thy heart may be forgiven thee,
and all went to their prayers, and among the rest a profligate wicked wretch amongst them went to his prayers, the Philosopher called to him, Hold thy peace, lest the Gods heare thee,
and all went to their Prayers, and among the rest a profligate wicked wretch among them went to his Prayers, the Philosopher called to him, Hold thy peace, lest the God's hear thee,
Acquaint thy selfe with God, be at peace with him, then thou shalt make thy prayer to him, and he shall heare thee, but these men have no acquaintance with him, he will say to them as the evill Spirit said to the sonnes of Sceva, Paul I know,
Acquaint thy self with God, be At peace with him, then thou shalt make thy prayer to him, and he shall hear thee, but these men have no acquaintance with him, he will say to them as the evil Spirit said to the Sons of Sceva, Paul I know,
and drinke, and sweare, and lye, and abuse my Name and Ordinances, and think you of praying? No, no (beloved) these are not the people, beleeve it they are not, they are the prayers of his Saints,
and drink, and swear, and lie, and abuse my Name and Ordinances, and think you of praying? No, no (Beloved) these Are not the people, believe it they Are not, they Are the Prayers of his Saints,
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I know it may be a weak prayer, a prayer where there may be very weak utterance, weak gifts, and weak judgement and memory, yet it may be accepted, God knowes how to interpret the meaning of his owne Spirit in them;
I know it may be a weak prayer, a prayer where there may be very weak utterance, weak Gifts, and weak judgement and memory, yet it may be accepted, God knows how to interpret the meaning of his own Spirit in them;
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but prayer must be prayer, it must be the pouring out the soule, it must be fervent prayer, it must be humble prayer, it must be from a pure heart, and faith unfained, it must be prayer offered up in the name of Christ, in the strength of the Covenant of grace;
but prayer must be prayer, it must be the pouring out the soul, it must be fervent prayer, it must be humble prayer, it must be from a pure heart, and faith unfeigned, it must be prayer offered up in the name of christ, in the strength of the Covenant of grace;
These things deserve to be prosecuted more fully, but I feare I have already transgressed upon your patience by the length of my Sermon, I commend it to your thoughts,
These things deserve to be prosecuted more Fully, but I Fear I have already transgressed upon your patience by the length of my Sermon, I commend it to your thoughts,
