A tvvo-edged svvord out of the mouth of babes, to execute vengeance upon the enemy and avenger. Presented in a sermon to the Right Honourable the House of Lords assembled in Parliament, in the Abbey-Church at Westminster, Octob. 28. 1646. the solemn day of their monthly fast. / By Stephen Marshall B.D. minister of Gods Word at Finchingfield in Essex.
That it is an unlikely thing to sense and reason, I ground it upon the expression which the holy Ghost hath chosen, Out of the mouth of Babes and Sucklings: Christ and his followers are here called babes and sucklings, not onely because their originall is from being babes,
That it is an unlikely thing to sense and reason, I ground it upon the expression which the holy Ghost hath chosen, Out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings: christ and his followers Are Here called babes and sucklings, not only Because their original is from being babes,
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hee tells them this should bee no barre to believing, for the Lord will create a new thing, a woman shall compasse a man, the church was a weake woman, destitute of armes, of strength, of skill, the enemy from whom they should be delivered, were as a man,
he tells them this should be no bar to believing, for the Lord will create a new thing, a woman shall compass a man, the Church was a weak woman, destitute of arms, of strength, of skill, the enemy from whom they should be Delivered, were as a man,
Consider also that comparison in the 41 of Isaiah, verse 14, 15, 16. when the Lord would set out the opposition betwixt the Church and the Enemies, the Church is called a worme, the enemy is called a mountaine, yea, mountaines, in the plurall number;
Consider also that comparison in the 41 of Isaiah, verse 14, 15, 16. when the Lord would Set out the opposition betwixt the Church and the Enemies, the Church is called a worm, the enemy is called a mountain, yea, Mountains, in the plural number;
A handfull of sheep goe to fight with a whole multitude of Wolves, is there any probability to sense or reason, that they should carry the victory? But it will bee yet clearer in a few instances:
A handful of sheep go to fight with a Whole multitude of Wolves, is there any probability to sense or reason, that they should carry the victory? But it will be yet clearer in a few instances:
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marke how hee appear'd, the state of the world then stood thus, the Devill and his Angels in all places were worshipped as so many Gods, the Empires and Kingdomes of the world were all at the Devills dispose, hee was then the God of the world,
mark how he appeared, the state of the world then stood thus, the devil and his Angels in all places were worshipped as so many God's, the Empires and Kingdoms of the world were all At the Devils dispose, he was then the God of the world,
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the Lords friends lived in one onely corner of the world, in the Land of Judea, and they were at that time brought into captivity to the great red Dragon, the Roman Empire, the professed enemy of the God of Heaven, and these were his vassalls;
the lords Friends lived in one only corner of the world, in the Land of Judea, and they were At that time brought into captivity to the great read Dragon, the Roman Empire, the professed enemy of the God of Heaven, and these were his vassals;
when hee did come to shew that hee was the Saviour who had undertaken the redemption of his people from their thraldome, they who should have owned him,
when he did come to show that he was the Saviour who had undertaken the redemption of his people from their thraldom, they who should have owned him,
yea, they never leave him till Jewes and Romans, (following the counsell of the Devill) had agreed together to destroy him, they tooke him, hung him upon a crosse, crucified him,
yea, they never leave him till Jews and Roman, (following the counsel of the devil) had agreed together to destroy him, they took him, hung him upon a cross, Crucified him,
who that should have looked upon Christ at that time, would ever have thought that deliverance should have come by him? would not all have said of him,
who that should have looked upon christ At that time, would ever have Thought that deliverance should have come by him? would not all have said of him,
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as some of the sonnes of Belial did of Saul, and with a great deale of more reason toe, How can this Man ever save us? fiesh and blood, I dare say, would have given up the Cause as lost.
as Some of the Sons of Belial did of Saul, and with a great deal of more reason toe, How can this Man ever save us? fiesh and blood, I Dare say, would have given up the Cause as lost.
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Secondly, take another instance in the first Champions whom Christ sends out in his Name, his Apostles, and the rest of his Disciples, taken out of Fisher-boates,
Secondly, take Another instance in the First Champions whom christ sends out in his Name, his Apostles, and the rest of his Disciples, taken out of Fisher-boats,
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and how I pray? by preaching such a Doctrine as was for the greatest part utterly above the capacity of man, ridiculous to mans reason, that they should beleeve in a crucified God,
and how I pray? by preaching such a Doctrine as was for the greatest part utterly above the capacity of man, ridiculous to men reason, that they should believe in a Crucified God,
and when they had done all, then they should looke for that which no man ever saw, a reward in a place where no man ever was that they had heard of, a reward of glory in another world,
and when they had done all, then they should look for that which no man ever saw, a reward in a place where no man ever was that they had herd of, a reward of glory in Another world,
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Would ever any man thinke, that all this project and undertaking would not have fallen presently into the dust? I could goe on (but that I have many things to handle) and shew you that in all the Churches conflicts it hath been so.
Would ever any man think, that all this project and undertaking would not have fallen presently into the dust? I could go on (but that I have many things to handle) and show you that in all the Churches conflicts it hath been so.
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how ridiculous an attempt would it appeare to flesh and blood? When they were to come out of the Captivity of Babylon; when Athanasius was to undertake the Arrian world;
how ridiculous an attempt would it appear to Flesh and blood? When they were to come out of the Captivity of Babylon; when Athanasius was to undertake the Arrian world;
when Luther and a few company of Fryers and Monkes that came out of their Cells, undertooke to destroy the masterpiece of policy that ever the Devill had, was there any likelyhood to flesh and reason they should carry it? I adde further, every particular Saint who is brought home to Christ, is a sufficient proofe of this,
when Luther and a few company of Friars and Monks that Come out of their Cells, undertook to destroy the masterpiece of policy that ever the devil had, was there any likelihood to Flesh and reason they should carry it? I add further, every particular Saint who is brought home to christ, is a sufficient proof of this,
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as a graine of mustardseed cast into a barren ground, a poore weake Creature, who hath onely learned to know the way to life, presently assaulted with all the power of the world and hell it selfe.
as a grain of Mustard seed cast into a barren ground, a poor weak Creature, who hath only learned to know the Way to life, presently assaulted with all the power of the world and hell it self.
And there is this reason for it, because the principles of sense and reason can behold and view all the power that is against them, the temptations and allurements of the Devill, the world and the flesh, are all agreeable to our corrupt nature,
And there is this reason for it, Because the principles of sense and reason can behold and view all the power that is against them, the temptations and allurements of the devil, the world and the Flesh, Are all agreeable to our corrupt nature,
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and wee can discerne what strength is in them, the opposition which the wisdome, authority and power which all the Kingdomes and men of the world make against the Saints, appeare in its full strength,
and we can discern what strength is in them, the opposition which the Wisdom, Authority and power which all the Kingdoms and men of the world make against the Saints, appear in its full strength,
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as clearly as the Army sent to take Elisha the Prophet, did unto his servant. But on the part of the Babes and Sucklings, sense and reason sees their weaknesse,
as clearly as the Army sent to take Elisha the Prophet, did unto his servant. But on the part of the Babes and Sucklings, sense and reason sees their weakness,
Every tongue that rises up against thee, in judgement thou shalt condemne; Feare not thou worme Jacob, thou shalt thresh the Mountaines, and beat them to dust:
Every tongue that rises up against thee, in judgement thou shalt condemn; fear not thou worm Jacob, thou shalt thresh the Mountains, and beatrice them to dust:
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and hath hitherto so farre prevailed, that all the Empires which have risen against him, the Assyrian, Persian, Greeian, Roman, whether the Roman bee considered as Pagan, or Arrian, or Antichristian, Christ hath got the victory over them all, he hath broke them all, no power of Devill or world hath not been able to stand against him;
and hath hitherto so Far prevailed, that all the Empires which have risen against him, the assyrian, Persian, Greeian, Roman, whither the Roman be considered as Pagan, or Arrian, or Antichristian, christ hath god the victory over them all, he hath broke them all, no power of devil or world hath not been able to stand against him;
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this stone cut out of the mountaine without hands, hath smitten and broken the great image of Gold and Silver, Brasse and Iron, and he must reigne till all his enemies are made his footstoole.
this stone Cut out of the mountain without hands, hath smitten and broken the great image of Gold and Silver, Brass and Iron, and he must Reign till all his enemies Are made his footstool.
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In one age their line went into all the corners of the world, the Sunne did hardly shine upon a place, where they did not set up Trophees of their Victories,
In one age their line went into all the corners of the world, the Sun did hardly shine upon a place, where they did not Set up Trophies of their Victories,
Yea, all the Saints of God that have lived hitherto, have all found, that whatsoever Tongues or Spirits have risen up against them have been condemned, the woman hath compassed the man, the worme hath destroyed the Mountaine,
Yea, all the Saints of God that have lived hitherto, have all found, that whatsoever Tongues or Spirits have risen up against them have been condemned, the woman hath compassed the man, the worm hath destroyed the Mountain,
and hunger, and nakednes, and persecution, and such outward troubles, but over Principalities and Powers, and all spirituall wickednesses too, the Devil himself hath bin trod under all their feet.
and hunger, and nakedness, and persecution, and such outward Troubles, but over Principalities and Powers, and all spiritual Wickednesses too, the devil himself hath been trod under all their feet.
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And as there hath been experience of it hitherto, so whosoever reads the Scripture will finde, that the older the world growes, the more experience there will bee of it continually,
And as there hath been experience of it hitherto, so whosoever reads the Scripture will find, that the older the world grows, the more experience there will be of it continually,
because now begin the times of Christ and the Churches manifest conquest: hitherto they have carryed it, but not so visibly alwayes before the eyes of men;
Because now begin the times of christ and the Churches manifest conquest: hitherto they have carried it, but not so visibly always before the eyes of men;
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It is Gods onely designe, the onely great project that the Lord hath laid from eternity, that the Babes and Sucklings should carry the day against all their enemies;
It is God's only Design, the only great project that the Lord hath laid from eternity, that the Babes and Sucklings should carry the day against all their enemies;
His heart is with them, his love is set upon them, they are his children, the apple of his eye, they are written upon the palmes of his hands, they are continually in his sight, he loves them as hee loves himself.
His heart is with them, his love is Set upon them, they Are his children, the apple of his eye, they Are written upon the palms of his hands, they Are continually in his sighed, he loves them as he loves himself.
These, and many more such reasons as these are, have been so frequently set before this Honourable Assembly, in the times of your greatest extremities, to uphold your hearts, that I shall not need to say any more,
These, and many more such Reasons as these Are, have been so frequently Set before this Honourable Assembly, in the times of your greatest extremities, to uphold your hearts, that I shall not need to say any more,
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I come therefore to a short application of both the branches, and among many excellent Uses wee might make of the first, That it is an unlikely thing to sense and reason, that Christ and his Church should bee able to conquer their enemies, I shall observe onely this one,
I come Therefore to a short application of both the branches, and among many excellent Uses we might make of the First, That it is an unlikely thing to sense and reason, that christ and his Church should be able to conquer their enemies, I shall observe only this one,
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•ou know Paul observed it in his dayes, 1 Cor. 1. 26. Brethren, you see your calling, not many noble, not many wise men after the flesh, not many learned, and all ages have proved it so.
•ou know Paul observed it in his days, 1 Cor. 1. 26. Brothers, you see your calling, not many noble, not many wise men After the Flesh, not many learned, and all ages have proved it so.
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And when multitudes followed Christ himselfe, the Pharisees demanded, Doe any of the Rulers, or of the Pharisees beleeve on him? John 7. 48. And Hierome observed in his dayes, that when one Paulinus a brave young noble man imbraced Christian Religion, there was more wondering at it,
And when Multitudes followed christ himself, the Pharisees demanded, Do any of the Rulers, or of the Pharisees believe on him? John 7. 48. And Jerome observed in his days, that when one Paulinus a brave young noble man embraced Christian Religion, there was more wondering At it,
now this lesson may fully instruct you in the reason of it, so farre as any of their principles are able to make up a judgement, the cause of the Church is a lost cause, Christ and his Saints are but like David against Goliah, they are but wormes against a Mountaine,
now this Lesson may Fully instruct you in the reason of it, so Far as any of their principles Are able to make up a judgement, the cause of the Church is a lost cause, christ and his Saints Are but like David against Goliath, they Are but worms against a Mountain,
and what wise man would ever engage himselfe in such a foolish and unlikely businesse? who that hath understanding would put his fortune into a Ship that hee thinkes will sinke in the Sea, which will dash against the next rocke,
and what wise man would ever engage himself in such a foolish and unlikely business? who that hath understanding would put his fortune into a Ship that he thinks will sink in the Sea, which will dash against the next rock,
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but when warres and persecutions are raised against it, which hath most-what been the Churches lot hitherto, wonder not though wise men withdraw from it,
but when wars and persecutions Are raised against it, which hath mostwhat been the Churches lot hitherto, wonder not though wise men withdraw from it,
I solemnly professe, I rather wonder that any wise man, if not sanctified, hath stayed, that any Man not guided by the Spirit of God, should venture himselfe in a Cause that appeared so desperate as this Cause of Christ hath done to the eyes of flesh and blood.
I solemnly profess, I rather wonder that any wise man, if not sanctified, hath stayed, that any Man not guided by the Spirit of God, should venture himself in a Cause that appeared so desperate as this Cause of christ hath done to the eyes of Flesh and blood.
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Therefore let this satisfie you abundantly, when the multitude of the world generally goe against the Cause of Christ, they thinke it folly to owne it,
Therefore let this satisfy you abundantly, when the multitude of the world generally go against the Cause of christ, they think it folly to own it,
This may hold up and content the heart and spirit of every one that hath given up his name to Christ and his Cause, entered his name into Christs Muster-booke, is enrolled amongst the souldiers of the Lambe;
This may hold up and content the heart and Spirit of every one that hath given up his name to christ and his Cause, entered his name into Christ Muster-book, is enrolled among the Soldiers of the Lamb;
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but let such know, what dayes soever may come, hee shall never have cause to repent that hee engaged himselfe on this side, the victory is sure enough:
but let such know, what days soever may come, he shall never have cause to Repent that he engaged himself on this side, the victory is sure enough:
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some men in these conflicts of ours, have solemnely protested, that their plot was onely to bee on the safest side, that they might bee sure to stand, whosoever fall.
Some men in these conflicts of ours, have solemnly protested, that their plot was only to be on the Safest side, that they might be sure to stand, whosoever fallen.
wee are wofully divided into minutula srustula, and the young childe of Reformation in danger to bee swallowed up, a Hydra, a Dragon watcheth for it, a malignant party on the one hand, Blasphemies, heresies,
we Are woefully divided into minutula srustula, and the young child of Reformation in danger to be swallowed up, a Hydra, a Dragon watches for it, a malignant party on the one hand, Blasphemies, heresies,
therefore hold up your Spirits and fear nothing, I cannot but commend unto you that excellent speech of Luther to Melancthon, when the Protestants were in a very low estate,
Therefore hold up your Spirits and Fear nothing, I cannot but commend unto you that excellent speech of Luther to Melanchthon, when the Protestants were in a very low estate,
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when Melancthon was affraid, Come (saith Luther ) to him, let the Pholips, let the Bishops, let the Turks, and the Devill himselfe doe his worst against us, nos filii regni sumus, wee are the children of the Kingdome, Dominus prope adest, the Lord is at hand, wee are engaged with Christ, whom they have crucified and spit upon, wee must carry the day from them:
when Melanchthon was afraid, Come (Says Luther) to him, let the Pholips, let the Bishops, let the Turks, and the devil himself do his worst against us, nos Sons Regni sumus, we Are the children of the Kingdom, Dominus Prope adest, the Lord is At hand, we Are engaged with christ, whom they have Crucified and spit upon, we must carry the day from them:
So I say to thee, Feare thou nothing, the Barque wherein thou art may be tost, it will never be split, troubles may come, the present may continue, new ones may come,
So I say to thee, fear thou nothing, the Bark wherein thou art may be tossed, it will never be split, Troubles may come, the present may continue, new ones may come,
but nothing shall come, but such as that Christ contrives purposely, that things may appeare difficult to us, that his glory may bee the more in his carrying us through them all,
but nothing shall come, but such as that christ contrives purposely, that things may appear difficult to us, that his glory may be the more in his carrying us through them all,
I am perswaded many a soule who heares mee this day, wonder how they shall subsist one weeke longer, their spirituall pressures, temptations, desertions, are so strong, another findes their outward afflictions so intolerable,
I am persuaded many a soul who hears me this day, wonder how they shall subsist one Week longer, their spiritual pressures, temptations, desertions, Are so strong, Another finds their outward afflictions so intolerable,
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ready every day to conclude as David did in his haste and feare, I shall one day perish by the hand of Saul, I shall never hold out, I shall never be able to stand against these impetuous assaults;
ready every day to conclude as David did in his haste and Fear, I shall one day perish by the hand of Saul, I shall never hold out, I shall never be able to stand against these impetuous assaults;
but as this power is against thee, so I assure thee, all the power in Heaven is engaged for thee, all the power that the God of Heaven hath, all his Attributes are for thee,
but as this power is against thee, so I assure thee, all the power in Heaven is engaged for thee, all the power that the God of Heaven hath, all his Attributes Are for thee,
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and therefore doe thou conclude, though thou art a worme, a woman, &c. the worm shall thresh the mountaine, the woman shall compasse the man, the lambe shall overcome the wolfe,
and Therefore do thou conclude, though thou art a worm, a woman, etc. the worm shall thresh the mountain, the woman shall compass the man, the lamb shall overcome the wolf,
and those that are with him, who are called, and chosen, and faithfull, the like is true of every soule who is a follower of the Lord Christ, they must overcome,
and those that Are with him, who Are called, and chosen, and faithful, the like is true of every soul who is a follower of the Lord christ, they must overcome,
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I take the plaine meaning to bee this, Solomon tells wicked men, hee knows they cannot but bee like themselves, plotting and contriving mischiese against those that feare God,
I take the plain meaning to be this, Solomon tells wicked men, he knows they cannot but be like themselves, plotting and contriving mischiese against those that Fear God,
and possibly it is, that through their contrivements they may cause the people of God oftentimes to fall, to fall into afflictions, under many crosses,
and possibly it is, that through their contrivements they may cause the people of God oftentimes to fallen, to fallen into afflictions, under many Crosses,
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and never rise againe, God will deale with them as hee did with Moab, in the 16 of Isaiah, Wee have heard of the pride of Moab, (he is very proud) even of his haughtinesse and his pride,
and never rise again, God will deal with them as he did with Moab, in the 16 of Isaiah, we have herd of the pride of Moab, (he is very proud) even of his haughtiness and his pride,
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the Lions strength lies in his jawes, the Beare in his pawes, the Eagle in her talons, a Man by his armes, the Bull by his hornes, the Scorpions have their power in their tayle ';
the Lions strength lies in his Jaws, the Bear in his paws, the Eagl in her talons, a Man by his arms, the Bull by his horns, the Scorpions have their power in their tail ';
Now would you know which way doe these Babes and Sucklings, exercise their strength, it is out of their Mouth, Out of the mouth of Babes and Sucklings.
Now would you know which Way do these Babes and Sucklings, exercise their strength, it is out of their Mouth, Out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings.
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For the truth of it, see it, First, in Christ himselfe, when it was prophesied of him in the 11 of Isaiah, v. 4. how hee should reigne and rule over all Nations, the Spirit of God layes it downe thus, He shall smite the Earth with the rod of his mouth,
For the truth of it, see it, First, in christ himself, when it was prophesied of him in the 11 of Isaiah, v. 4. how he should Reign and Rule over all nations, the Spirit of God lays it down thus, He shall smite the Earth with the rod of his Mouth,
It was a rod of his mouth, and the breath of his lips, that's the staffe of his power, that which is called in the 110 Psalme, the rod of his strength, is in this 11 of Isaiah called the rod of his mouth,
It was a rod of his Mouth, and the breath of his lips, that's the staff of his power, that which is called in the 110 Psalm, the rod of his strength, is in this 11 of Isaiah called the rod of his Mouth,
sometimes by a word of command, thus his miracles were wrought, be healed, be opened, be cleansed, &c. sometimes by preaching, converting some, convincing others;
sometime by a word of command, thus his Miracles were wrought, be healed, be opened, be cleansed, etc. sometime by preaching, converting Some, convincing Others;
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then a short Sermon will allow, being so full to this purpose, the whole Psalme being a full declaration of the way and manner how Christ and his followers doe overcome all their enemies;
then a short Sermon will allow, being so full to this purpose, the Whole Psalm being a full declaration of the Way and manner how christ and his followers do overcome all their enemies;
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and the close of the Psalme is, God hath given strength to his people, blessed bee God, that is the drift of it, to give glory to God for the strength hee hath given to his Sonne,
and the close of the Psalm is, God hath given strength to his people, blessed be God, that is the drift of it, to give glory to God for the strength he hath given to his Son,
and the followers of his Sonne to subdue all their enemies, and how is this performed? to say nothing of Christ himselfe, you may see the way of his Saints overcomming, notably described, ver. 18. Thou bast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive, thou hast received gifts for men;
and the followers of his Son to subdue all their enemies, and how is this performed? to say nothing of christ himself, you may see the Way of his Saints overcoming, notably described, ver. 18. Thou baste ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive, thou hast received Gifts for men;
When Christ ascended, then hee gave such gifts to his children and servants, that by them they should bee so farre able to tame the most rebellious that the Lord God might dwell among them, set up his throne and habitation in the midst of them;
When christ ascended, then he gave such Gifts to his children and Servants, that by them they should be so Far able to tame the most rebellious that the Lord God might dwell among them, Set up his throne and habitation in the midst of them;
what these gifts were, the Apostle tells you expresly in the 4 of the Ephesians; When hee ascended up on high, hee gave some to be Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors, and Teachers, these were the gifts which were powred out upon the day of Pent•cost, all which were represented by the similitude of cloven Tongues, whereby the Lord would teach you, that all the gifts which Christ hath powred out upon his Church, there is nothing so lively a resemblance of them all as the Tongue: out of the mouth by the tongue, comes all the power that the Saints have;
what these Gifts were, the Apostle tells you expressly in the 4 of the Ephesians; When he ascended up on high, he gave Some to be Apostles, Some prophets, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors, and Teachers, these were the Gifts which were poured out upon the day of Pent•cost, all which were represented by the similitude of cloven Tongues, whereby the Lord would teach you, that all the Gifts which christ hath poured out upon his Church, there is nothing so lively a resemblance of them all as the Tongue: out of the Mouth by the tongue, comes all the power that the Saints have;
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you'll finde it as plain, if you look into the 11 of the Revelations, ver. 5, 6. where the two Witnesses of Christ their manner of overcomming is described.
You'll find it as plain, if you look into the 11 of the Revelations, ver. 5, 6. where the two Witnesses of christ their manner of overcoming is described.
These two Witnesses are by the best Interpreters judged to be the small number of true believers, who followed Christ all the time of the Antichristian Apostasie, against these all the world fights,
These two Witnesses Are by the best Interpreters judged to be the small number of true believers, who followed christ all the time of the Antichristian Apostasy, against these all the world fights,
and there are they compared to Moses and Aaron, to Elias and Elisha, to Joshna and Zerubbabel, so that looke what Moses and Aaron did in their time of Israels comming out of Egypt, what Elias and Elisha in the time of that Apostasie,
and there Are they compared to Moses and Aaron, to Elias and Elisha, to Joanna and Zerubbabel, so that look what Moses and Aaron did in their time of Israel's coming out of Egypt, what Elias and Elisha in the time of that Apostasy,
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but how? even as Moses, Aaron, Elias, and the rest overcame all enemies and difficulties, by a power proceeding out of their mouth, as appeares in their stories;
but how? even as Moses, Aaron, Elias, and the rest overcame all enemies and difficulties, by a power proceeding out of their Mouth, as appears in their stories;
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so doe these, these can smite the earth with plagues, these can turn waters into blood, these can shut and open heaven, these can destroy their enemies, who would hurt them;
so do these, these can smite the earth with plagues, these can turn waters into blood, these can shut and open heaven, these can destroy their enemies, who would hurt them;
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that was the meritorious cause, but the instrumentall cause was the word of their testimony; They overcame him by the blood of the Lambe, and the word of their testimony;
that was the meritorious cause, but the instrumental cause was the word of their testimony; They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony;
Preaching; when Christ sent his Apostles out to goe conquer the world, what was their apparatus? what was their furniture? their instruments of warre? it was onely thus, Its, praedicate, Goe out into the world and Preach:
Preaching; when christ sent his Apostles out to go conquer the world, what was their apparatus? what was their furniture? their Instruments of war? it was only thus, Its, predicate, Go out into the world and Preach:
or money, or scrip, this was the great weapon hee furnished them withall, Preach unto them; and by that time they had been a little trying the power of this weapon, they had led captivity captive, and returne with great spoiles;
or money, or scrip, this was the great weapon he furnished them withal, Preach unto them; and by that time they had been a little trying the power of this weapon, they had led captivity captive, and return with great spoils;
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and tell their Master, Lord, (say they) the very Devils are subject to us. True (saith Christ) I saw Satan falling like lightening downe from heaven, by preaching they could shoot the Starres downe from heaven,
and tell their Master, Lord, (say they) the very Devils Are Subject to us. True (Says christ) I saw Satan falling like lightning down from heaven, by preaching they could shoot the Stars down from heaven,
this is the great Monster queller, which is able to batter down all the strong bolds of Satan, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. which can cast downe every high thing which exalts it selfe against the knowledge of God,
this is the great Monster queller, which is able to batter down all the strong bolds of Satan, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. which can cast down every high thing which exalts it self against the knowledge of God,
In a word, preaching is that whereby Christ destroyes the very Kingdome of Antichrist, though it is the Devills master-piece laid the deepest in policy,
In a word, preaching is that whereby christ Destroys the very Kingdom of Antichrist, though it is the Devils masterpiece laid the Deepest in policy,
and founded not onely in States but in mens consciences, yet Christ destroys it by the Word of his mouth, that is, the preaching of the Gospel in the mouthes of his Ministers. Preaching is one, and Secondly, Confessing is another;
and founded not only in States but in men's Consciences, yet christ Destroys it by the Word of his Mouth, that is, the preaching of the Gospel in the mouths of his Ministers. Preaching is one, and Secondly, Confessing is Another;
and confessing or professing the truth is one of them, one of the things which proceed out of the mouth, whereby the Saints overcome their enemies, I'll give you but one text for it, the Lord Christ tells his Disciples, Luke 21. 12. what usage they should finde in the world, That they should be carryed before Kings and Princes for his sake, this might be looked upon as a terrible thing to them who had been brought up among rude and common people, to be brought before Kings and High Courts, whose splendor and majesty would dash them out of countenance and amase them,
and confessing or professing the truth is one of them, one of the things which proceed out of the Mouth, whereby the Saints overcome their enemies, I'll give you but one text for it, the Lord christ tells his Disciples, Lycia 21. 12. what usage they should find in the world, That they should be carried before Kings and Princes for his sake, this might be looked upon as a terrible thing to them who had been brought up among rude and Common people, to be brought before Kings and High Courts, whose splendour and majesty would dash them out of countenance and amaze them,
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but feare not this, saith Christ, why? I will give you a mouth, I will give you a mouth (that is his promise,) that none of your adversaries shall bee able to stand before it;
but Fear not this, Says christ, why? I will give you a Mouth, I will give you a Mouth (that is his promise,) that none of your Adversaries shall be able to stand before it;
and saith the Text, When they saw the boldnesse of Peter and John, and perceived they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvailed, yea, they could say nothing; and whosoever hath but read the stories of the Church may find that the Confessions which the Saints,
and Says the Text, When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled, yea, they could say nothing; and whosoever hath but read the stories of the Church may find that the Confessions which the Saints,
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yea sometimes women and children have made, have repressed the enraged adversaries, have sometimes wonne, the hearts of them, yea, have converted thousands:
yea sometime women and children have made, have repressed the enraged Adversaries, have sometime won, the hearts of them, yea, have converted thousands:
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in the 149 Psalme, there you have a promise, vers. 4. God will beautisie them with salvation, yea, such salvation, that they shall execute vengeance upon the heathen, bind their Kings in chaines, and their Nobles with fetters;
in the 149 Psalm, there you have a promise, vers. 4. God will beautisie them with salvation, yea, such salvation, that they shall execute vengeance upon the heathen, bind their Kings in chains, and their Nobles with fetters;
And in Psalm. 68. the place before mentioned, about vers. 22, 23. &c. you have a description of Gods terrible march before his people, the very fight whereof was dreadfull to his enemies;
And in Psalm. 68. the place before mentioned, about vers. 22, 23. etc. you have a description of God's terrible march before his people, the very fight whereof was dreadful to his enemies;
and how was it? you have it verse 25. The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after, among them were the Damosels playing with timbrels, all singing Hallelujah, blesse yee the Lord in the Congregations,
and how was it? you have it verse 25. The singers went before, the players on Instruments followed After, among them were the Damosels playing with timbrels, all singing Hallelujah, bless ye the Lord in the Congregations,
And you have an instance of it in 2 Chron. 20. when the children of Edom and Moab, and Mount Seir came against Jehoshaphat, when he & his people went against them, they went singing of Psalmes;
And you have an instance of it in 2 Chronicles 20. when the children of Edom and Moab, and Mount Seir Come against Jehoshaphat, when he & his people went against them, they went singing of Psalms;
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there is one famous one, of the Protestants in Mountaban in France, who when they (being besieged) were compelled to fight in their owne defence, alwayes went out to fight singing of Psalmes,
there is one famous one, of the Protestants in Mountaban in France, who when they (being besieged) were compelled to fight in their own defence, always went out to fight singing of Psalms,
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you finde, Psalme 107. five sorts of men in misery: 1 Wanderers out of their way. 2 Troubled and brought low with sicknesse. 3 Prisoners. 4 Tossed at sea with tempests. 5 Oppressed by enemies:
you find, Psalm 107. five sorts of men in misery: 1 Wanderers out of their Way. 2 Troubled and brought low with sickness. 3 Prisoners. 4 Tossed At sea with tempests. 5 Oppressed by enemies:
This Solomon begg'd, 1 Kings 8. When thy people go to war, when they are opprest with their enemies, &c. if they humble themselves and pray, heare thou in Heaven and deliver them;
This Solomon begged, 1 Kings 8. When thy people go to war, when they Are oppressed with their enemies, etc. if they humble themselves and pray, hear thou in Heaven and deliver them;
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but in a word I am assured, that what the Apostle saith, Heb. 11. 32, 33. of the power of faith, The time would faile me to tell of Gedeon, of Barak, Samson, Jephthah, &c. who through faith subdued Kingdomes, wrought righteousnesse, obtained promises, stopped mouths of Lyons, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weaknesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight Armies of aliens, &c. hath all beene made good of Prayer:
but in a word I am assured, that what the Apostle Says, Hebrew 11. 32, 33. of the power of faith, The time would fail me to tell of Gideon, of Barak, samson, Jephthah, etc. who through faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped mouths of Lyons, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight Armies of aliens, etc. hath all been made good of Prayer:
yea, it hath made the Sunne stand still, the Rivers runne back, what is it that Prayer hath not been able to do? Never did these Babes and Sucklings in the time of their distresse, seek God by Prayer in vaine.
yea, it hath made the Sun stand still, the rivers run back, what is it that Prayer hath not been able to do? Never did these Babes and Sucklings in the time of their distress, seek God by Prayer in vain.
Covenanting, is another, and for that you have abundance of evidence in all the ages of the Church, from the days of Moses goe on to Joshua, and the Judges,
Covenanting, is Another, and for that you have abundance of evidence in all the ages of the Church, from the days of Moses go on to joshua, and the Judges,
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My Text saith, Out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings thou hast ordained strength, or thou hast founded strength, so the Hebrew word signifies, constituted, made, appointed;
My Text Says, Out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings thou hast ordained strength, or thou hast founded strength, so the Hebrew word signifies, constituted, made, appointed;
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And now I should think this Lesson were very fit for application, did I not know it necessary to remove one great stumbling block out of the way, which when I have done in a few words, I shall endeavour to set it home in 2 or 3 Uses.
And now I should think this lesson were very fit for application, did I not know it necessary to remove one great stumbling block out of the Way, which when I have done in a few words, I shall endeavour to Set it home in 2 or 3 Uses.
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If these be all the weapons and strength whereby the Saints doe overcome, why doe you use any other meanes to overcome your enemies? why rest you not contented with this? either these are not all,
If these be all the weapons and strength whereby the Saints do overcome, why do you use any other means to overcome your enemies? why rest you not contented with this? either these Are not all,
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and Confessing, and Covenanting, you are glad to betake your selves to Armes, to see what they will doe, to helpe these out, whence it's apparent you dare not rest in these as sufficient helpes;
and Confessing, and Covenanting, you Are glad to betake your selves to Arms, to see what they will do, to help these out, whence it's apparent you Dare not rest in these as sufficient helps;
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as Julian the Apostate, when he would expose Christians to all manner of injuries, and discourage them from seeking or using any lawfull way to right themselves against any spoile or wrong, hee endeavoured to tye their hands by their owne Principles of Religion;
as Julian the Apostate, when he would expose Christians to all manner of injuries, and discourage them from seeking or using any lawful Way to right themselves against any spoil or wrong, he endeavoured to tie their hands by their own Principles of Religion;
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Wee acknowledge, that as we are Christians (in that capacity) wee use no other weapons then these I have told you of, these onely are proper and peculiar to us as wee are Christians; but the weapons which wee enjoy as wee are Christians, doe not deprive us of those that wee enjoy in the capacity of Men; looke whatsoever belongs to us in the capacity of Men, or in the capacity of Subjects, or of Freemen, Christianity doth not take them away, but super-addes these unto them.
we acknowledge, that as we Are Christians (in that capacity) we use no other weapons then these I have told you of, these only Are proper and peculiar to us as we Are Christians; but the weapons which we enjoy as we Are Christians, do not deprive us of those that we enjoy in the capacity of Men; look whatsoever belongs to us in the capacity of Men, or in the capacity of Subject's, or of Freemen, Christianity does not take them away, but superadds these unto them.
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we challenge not this to belong to christianity, as peculiar to it, we have learned that by the law of Nature and Nations, men may defend themselves against unjust violence;
we challenge not this to belong to christianity, as peculiar to it, we have learned that by the law of Nature and nations, men may defend themselves against unjust violence;
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if the Turkes should invade a Countrey of Christians, they will tell him, that as they are Christians, their Praying, and Professing, and Singing, and Covenanting, these spirituall weapons out of their Mouth will quell them;
if the Turkes should invade a Country of Christians, they will tell him, that as they Are Christians, their Praying, and Professing, and Singing, and Covenanting, these spiritual weapons out of their Mouth will quell them;
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So when unjust violence is offered to us, contrary to the laws of the Land, looke what defence is lawfull by our Lawes, Christianity deprives us not of that, it sanctifies that,
So when unjust violence is offered to us, contrary to the laws of the Land, look what defence is lawful by our Laws, Christianity deprives us not of that, it Sanctifies that,
And so is it in our present businesse, when the Parliament (the highest Court of Judicature, the Court where all controversies between the King and his Subjects receive their finall judgement and determination) were proceeding to reform abules,
And so is it in our present business, when the Parliament (the highest Court of Judicature, the Court where all controversies between the King and his Subject's receive their final judgement and determination) were proceeding to reform abules,
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and consequently to compell the Parliament to desist from their work: (and let once the authority of Parliaments bee overthrowne, wee are an inslaved and conquered people;) thereupon the Parliament, the representative body of the Kingdome, takes Armes to defend themselves,
and consequently to compel the Parliament to desist from their work: (and let once the Authority of Parliaments be overthrown, we Are nias enslaved and conquered people;) thereupon the Parliament, the representative body of the Kingdom, Takes Arms to defend themselves,
and were the Kingdome and Parliament Papists or Protestants, Christians or Heathens, the case is the same as to the matter of the warre, the Lawes of the Land warranting this just defence;
and were the Kingdom and Parliament Papists or Protestants, Christians or heathens, the case is the same as to the matter of the war, the Laws of the Land warranting this just defence;
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how God hath made all this good to us in our experience, in the great conflicts and deliverances which wee have lately had? we must thankfully acknowledge, God hath raised us up Counsellors who have done their part,
how God hath made all this good to us in our experience, in the great conflicts and Deliverances which we have lately had? we must thankfully acknowledge, God hath raised us up Counsellors who have done their part,
and our Armies have failed, and all other helpes have come in, and have told us, that wee are like to bee ruin'd, the Babes and Sucklings never failed to carry it in the times of our extremities:
and our Armies have failed, and all other helps have come in, and have told us, that we Are like to be ruined, the Babes and Sucklings never failed to carry it in the times of our extremities:
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And I have begged it from God, and said it in this place, and cannot but say it againe, I would thinke it a wonderfull glory to God, to have it truly Written and Recorded,
And I have begged it from God, and said it in this place, and cannot but say it again, I would think it a wonderful glory to God, to have it truly Written and Recorded,
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Our adversaries have laughed at these things, and esteemed all the weapons of our Mouth to bee but wind, but God hath made them such a wind as hath scattered them.
Our Adversaries have laughed At these things, and esteemed all the weapons of our Mouth to be but wind, but God hath made them such a wind as hath scattered them.
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and to those that are interested in being the great Councell of the Kingdome) take care that this Magazine of the Mouth, the powers that come out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings may bee preserved and recruited, and not any wayes disbanded;
and to those that Are interested in being the great Council of the Kingdom) take care that this Magazine of the Mouth, the Powers that come out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings may be preserved and recruited, and not any ways disbanded;
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It is now a great dispute among you that are wise Statesmen, what wee should doe with our Armies? whether (there being no visible enemy in the Field) it would not bee fittest to disband our present Armies? A dispute I have nothing to doe with;
It is now a great dispute among you that Are wise Statesmen, what we should do with our Armies? whither (there being no visible enemy in the Field) it would not be Fittest to disband our present Armies? A dispute I have nothing to do with;
but this I have to doe with, and make bold to tell you, whatsoever you doe with other Armies, you must not disband the Forces of the Babes and Sucklings, out of whose Mouth comes your strongest helpe.
but this I have to do with, and make bold to tell you, whatsoever you do with other Armies, you must not disband the Forces of the Babes and Sucklings, out of whose Mouth comes your Strongest help.
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You are farre from having your worke done as yet, Ireland is in a sad condition, England is wofully unsetled, terrible divisions are found every where;
You Are Far from having your work done as yet, Ireland is in a sad condition, England is woefully unsettled, terrible divisions Are found every where;
what other Forces are needfull, I leave to your wisdomes, but sure I am these Babes and Sucklings, are the Triarii, the Veterani, the old Souldiers, the Life-guard of England, disband them once and you are lost.
what other Forces Are needful, I leave to your wisdoms, but sure I am these Babes and Sucklings, Are the Triarii, the Veterani, the old Soldiers, the Lifeguard of England, disband them once and you Are lost.
To give all the assistance possible, that these Souldiers may bee encouraged and multiplyed in all parts of the Land, I meane, that the Gospel may spread, the Preaching of the Gospel, that Saints might bee wonne,
To give all the assistance possible, that these Soldiers may be encouraged and multiplied in all parts of the Land, I mean, that the Gospel may spread, the Preaching of the Gospel, that Saints might be won,
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and ever let these parties be deare in your eyes, who have such interest in Heaven, let them bee owned as the Souldiers who will never fail you, though others may and will.
and ever let these parties be deer in your eyes, who have such Interest in Heaven, let them be owned as the Soldiers who will never fail you, though Others may and will.
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That you would alwayes carry this in your wise thoughts, never to engage in any cause, wherin you should not be accompanyed with the power that comes out of the Mouthes of these Babes and Sucklings:
That you would always carry this in your wise thoughts, never to engage in any cause, wherein you should not be accompanied with the power that comes out of the Mouths of these Babes and Sucklings:
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and their cleaving to God, and their interest in your Cause, hath been the greatest meanes under heaven to keepe your Lordships to be a Parliament House to this day;
and their cleaving to God, and their Interest in your Cause, hath been the greatest means under heaven to keep your Lordship's to be a Parliament House to this day;
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and the Lord keep you, that whatsoever businesse you have, what contest or warre soever you may have, that your Cause bee such, that these Babes and Sucklings bee not constrained to withdraw from your assistance;
and the Lord keep you, that whatsoever business you have, what contest or war soever you may have, that your Cause be such, that these Babes and Sucklings bee not constrained to withdraw from your assistance;
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who is there among you that belongs to this party who are of Christs number, I beseech you give us your help, come all of you and helpe the Lord against his enemies, helpe in the great worke that now is in hand;
who is there among you that belongs to this party who Are of Christ number, I beseech you give us your help, come all of you and help the Lord against his enemies, help in the great work that now is in hand;
thou canst professe Christs truth, thou canst sing his praises, thou canst call him Abba father, thou canst be one of his remembrancers, thou canst pray for the peace of Zion, thou canst say, Our Father which art in heaven, let thy kingdome come;
thou Canst profess Christ truth, thou Canst sing his praises, thou Canst call him Abba father, thou Canst be one of his remembrancers, thou Canst pray for the peace of Zion, thou Canst say, Our Father which art in heaven, let thy Kingdom come;
you know Mordecai 's speech to Hester, Who knowes but thou camest to the Kingdome for such a time as this? I say to thee without any if or and, I know thou art indued with all this strength,
you know Mordecai is speech to Esther, Who knows but thou camest to the Kingdom for such a time as this? I say to thee without any if or and, I know thou art endued with all this strength,
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& they have bin curses to them who have used them, have you not often read of such speeches as these, What hast thou to do to take my Name into thy mouth? when yee make many prayers, I will not heare you;
& they have been curses to them who have used them, have you not often read of such Speeches as these, What hast thou to do to take my Name into thy Mouth? when ye make many Prayers, I will not hear you;
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when they pray, I will destroy them with sword, famine, and pestilence; and many other the like, know therefore its not bare Preaching or Confessing, or Singing,
when they pray, I will destroy them with sword, famine, and pestilence; and many other the like, know Therefore its not bore Preaching or Confessing, or Singing,
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so as to make them effectuall, but a Sermon will not beare the handling of them, I shall at the present commend onely two directions which are common to them all:
so as to make them effectual, but a Sermon will not bear the handling of them, I shall At the present commend only two directions which Are Common to them all:
that shall talk of Heaven and holinesse in one company, and uncleannesse and luxury in another, this is a Mouth end a Mouth, a double Mouth, that the Lord takes no more pleasure in, then in a double heart:
that shall talk of Heaven and holiness in one company, and uncleanness and luxury in Another, this is a Mouth end a Mouth, a double Mouth, that the Lord Takes no more pleasure in, then in a double heart:
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2 That though all this power must be exercised out of the Mouth, yet it must come further then from the Mouth, the Mouth is the instrument, it is the gun if you will,
2 That though all this power must be exercised out of the Mouth, yet it must come further then from the Mouth, the Mouth is the Instrument, it is the gun if you will,
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no, but let the blood of the Lambe be the meritorious cause upon which thou relyest, faith in it will make the sling stones, able with David to kill these Goliahs; take this away, and thou canst doe nothing.
no, but let the blood of the Lamb be the meritorious cause upon which thou relyest, faith in it will make the sling stones, able with David to kill these Goliath's; take this away, and thou Canst do nothing.
2 See that all come out of the good Treasury within, from a sanctified heart; when thy Mouth makes consession, see that it come out of a heart that beleeveth;
2 See that all come out of the good Treasury within, from a sanctified heart; when thy Mouth makes Confessi, see that it come out of a heart that Believeth;
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