Eben-ezer a memoriall of the deliverance of Essex, county, and committee, being an exposition on the first ten verses of the third chapter of the prophesie of Habakkuk in two sermons. The first preached at Colchester before his Excellency on a day of thanksgiving for the surrender thereof. The other at Rumford unto the committee who were imprisoned by the enemy Sep. 28. a day set apart unto thanksgiving for their deliverance. / By John Ovven pastor of the church of God which is at Coggeshall.
A MEMORIALL Of the Deliverance of ESSEX, County, and Committee, in two SERMONS. Habakkuk Chap. 3. vers. 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 1. A Prayer of Habakkuk the Prophet upon Sigionoth.
A MEMORIAL Of the Deliverance of ESSEX, County, and Committee, in two SERMONS. Habakkuk Chap. 3. vers. 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 1. A Prayer of Habakkuk the Prophet upon Shigionoth.
8. Was the Lord displeased against the Rivers? was thine anger against the Rivers? was thy wrath against the Sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses,
8. Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the Sea, that thou didst ride upon thine Horses,
The Prophet having had visions from God, and prediscoveries of many approaching judgements, in the first and second Chapters, in this, by faithfull Prayer, sets himselfe to obtaine a sure footing,
The Prophet having had visions from God, and prediscoveries of many approaching Judgments, in the First and second Chapters, in this, by faithful Prayer, sets himself to obtain a sure footing,
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Prayer, is the Believers constant sure retreate in an evill time, in a time of trouble. It is the righteous mans wings, to the Name of the Lord, which is his strong tower.
Prayer, is the Believers constant sure retreat in an evil time, in a time of trouble. It is the righteous men wings, to the Name of the Lord, which is his strong tower.
no power under Heaven can prevaile upon him, to give one step backwards. Hence that title of Psalme 102. A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed.
no power under Heaven can prevail upon him, to give one step backwards. Hence that title of Psalm 102. A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed.
So for it Psal. 61. 2, 3. In our greatest distresses, let neither unbeliefe, nor selfe contrivances, just•e us out of this way to the Rock of our salvation.
So for it Psalm 61. 2, 3. In our greatest Distresses, let neither unbelief, nor self contrivances, just•e us out of this Way to the Rock of our salvation.
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Moses did not so, Exod. 32. 31. neither did Samuel so, 1 Sam. 12. 23. neither was it the guize of Jeremiah in his days, Cap. 14 17. If the beginning of the prophecie be, (as it is) The burden of Habakkuk, the close will be (as it is) The Prayer of Habakkuk. Where there is a burden upon the People, there must be Prayer for the people.
Moses did not so, Exod 32. 31. neither did Samuel so, 1 Sam. 12. 23. neither was it the guise of Jeremiah in his days, Cap. 14 17. If the beginning of the prophecy be, (as it is) The burden of Habakkuk, the close will be (as it is) The Prayer of Habakkuk. Where there is a burden upon the People, there must be Prayer for the people.
For the first, that it is a Song, penned in meeter, and how done so, (1) to take the deeper impression, (2) to be the better reteined in memory, (3) to worke the more upon Affections, (4) to receive the ingredients of poeticall loftinesse for adorning the Majesty of God, with (5) the use of Songs in the old Church, (6) and for the present, (7) their times and seasons,
For the First, that it is a Song, penned in meeter, and how done so, (1) to take the Deeper impression, (2) to be the better retained in memory, (3) to work the more upon Affections, (4) to receive the ingredients of poetical loftiness for adorning the Majesty of God, with (5) the use of Songs in the old Church, (6) and for the present, (7) their times and seasons,
and that is Psalme 7 Siggaion of David: and it is variously rendred. It seemes to be taken from the word, NONLATINALPHABET erravit, to erre, or wander variously.
and that is Psalm 7 Siggaion of David: and it is variously rendered. It seems to be taken from the word, erravit, to err, or wander variously.
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not all alike pleasant and easy? Are not the severall tunes, of mercy and judgement in these songs? is not here Affliction and deliverance, desertion and recovery, darkenesse and light, in this variously? doubtlesse it is so.
not all alike pleasant and easy? are not the several Tunis, of mercy and judgement in these songs? is not Here Affliction and deliverance, desertion and recovery, darkness and Light, in this variously? doubtless it is so.
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Thou answeredst them O Lord our God, thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions, Psal. 99: 8. Here is a Song upon Sigionoth. They are heard in their prayers and forgiven, there is the sweetest of mercies:
Thou answeredst them O Lord our God, thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their Inventions, Psalm 99: 8. Here is a Song upon Shigionoth. They Are herd in their Prayers and forgiven, there is the Sweetest of Mercies:
We are cloathed by our Father, like Ioseph by his, in a party coloured coate: here a piece of unexpected deliverance, and there a piece of deserved correction:
We Are clothed by our Father, like Ioseph by his, in a party coloured coat: Here a piece of unexpected deliverance, and there a piece of deserved correction:
Now if the Lord should give us a full wind, and continuall gale of mercies, it would fill but some of our sayles, some of our Affections, Joy, Delight and the like:
Now if the Lord should give us a full wind, and continual gale of Mercies, it would fill but Some of our sails, Some of our Affections, Joy, Delight and the like:
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Enterchangeable dispensations, take up all our Affections, with all our graces: for they are gracious Affections, exercised and seasoned with grace, of which we speak.
Interchangeable dispensations, take up all our Affections, with all our graces: for they Are gracious Affections, exercised and seasoned with grace, of which we speak.
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The stirring of naturall Affections as meerly such, is but the moving of a dunghill to draw out a stinking steame, a thing the Lord neither aymeth at, nor delighteth in:
The stirring of natural Affections as merely such, is but the moving of a dunghill to draw out a stinking steam, a thing the Lord neither aimeth At, nor delights in:
Should the Lord entrust his people with a continued stock of mercy, perhaps they would be full and deny him, and say who is the Lord? Prov. 30. 9. Iesurun did so:
Should the Lord entrust his people with a continued stock of mercy, perhaps they would be full and deny him, and say who is the Lord? Curae 30. 9. Jeshurun did so:
that they may neither be wanton through mercy, nor discouraged by too much oppression. Our tender Father is therefore, neither always feeding, nor alwayes correcting.
that they may neither be wanton through mercy, nor discouraged by too much oppression. Our tender Father is Therefore, neither always feeding, nor always correcting.
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When a soul is in a frame to rejoyce with thankfull Obedience for Mercy received, and to be humbled with soul-searching amending Repentance, for Judgements inflicted at the same time,
When a soul is in a frame to rejoice with thankful obedience for Mercy received, and to be humbled with soul-searching amending Repentance, for Judgments inflicted At the same time,
Our Afflictions, which are naturally at the widest distance, may all swim in the same spirituall channel-Rivolets rising from severall heads, are carried in one stream to the Ocean.
Our Afflictions, which Are naturally At the Widest distance, may all swim in the same spiritual channel-Rivolets rising from several Heads, Are carried in one stream to the Ocean.
As a mixture of several colours make a beautifull complexion for the body, so a mixture of divers Affections under Gods various dispensations, gives a comely frame unto the soul.
As a mixture of several colours make a beautiful complexion for the body, so a mixture of diverse Affections under God's various dispensations, gives a comely frame unto the soul.
Secondly, his Request in this his condition, O Lord revive thy work in the middest of the years, in the middest of the years make known, in wrath remember mercy.
Secondly, his Request in this his condition, Oh Lord revive thy work in the midst of the Years, in the midst of the Years make known, in wrath Remember mercy.
I answer it is particularly that which you have Chap. 1. ver. 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. conteining a dreadfull denunciation of the Judgements of God against the people of Israel, to be executed by the proud cruel insulting Caldeans.
I answer it is particularly that which you have Chap. 1. ver. 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. containing a dreadful denunciation of the Judgments of God against the people of Israel, to be executed by the proud cruel insulting Chaldaeans.
At the delivery of the Law with all its attending threats, so terrible was the sight, that Moses himself, (though a Mediatour then) did exceedingly fear and quake:
At the delivery of the Law with all its attending Treats, so terrible was the sighed, that Moses himself, (though a Mediator then) did exceedingly Fear and quake:
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Gods people are so farre from being alwayes clear of procuring Nationall Judgements, that sometimes Judgements have come upon Nations for the sins of some of Gods people amongst them:
God's people Are so Far from being always clear of procuring National Judgments, that sometime Judgments have come upon nations for the Sins of Some of God's people among them:
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and in this there are these two things, 1. The thing he desireth: The reviving Gods work, the remembring mercy. 2. The season he desireth it in, in the midst of the yeares.
and in this there Are these two things, 1. The thing he Desires: The reviving God's work, the remembering mercy. 2. The season he Desires it in, in the midst of the Years.
For the first, that which in the beginning of the verse, he calls Gods work, in the close of it, he termeth mercy: and the reviving of his work, is interpreted to be a remembring mercy.
For the First, that which in the beginning of the verse, he calls God's work, in the close of it, he termeth mercy: and the reviving of his work, is interpreted to be a remembering mercy.
Mercy you see is his work, his proper work, as he calleth Judgement his strange Act: Isaiah 28. 21. He retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy:
Mercy you see is his work, his proper work, as he calls Judgement his strange Act: Isaiah 28. 21. He retaineth not his anger for ever, Because he delights in mercy:
upon which you may see what weight he layes by his repetition of it in the same verse. It is something doubtfull what may be the peculiar sense of these words:
upon which you may see what weight he lays by his repetition of it in the same verse. It is something doubtful what may be the peculiar sense of these words:
whether the midst of the yeares, do not denote the whole time of the peoples bondage under the Caldeans, (whence Junius renders the words, interea temporis, (noting this maner of expression (the midst of the yeares) for an Hebraisme) during which space he intercedes for mercy for them.
whither the midst of the Years, do not denote the Whole time of the peoples bondage under the Chaldaeans, (whence Junius renders the words, interea Temporis, (noting this manner of expression (the midst of the Years) for an Hebraism) during which Molle he intercedes for mercy for them.
As there is a decree bringing forth the wickeds destruction, Zeph. 2. 2. so there is a decree goes forth in its appointed season for the Churches deliverance, which cannot be gainsayed:
As there is a Decree bringing forth the wickeds destruction, Zephaniah 2. 2. so there is a Decree Goes forth in its appointed season for the Churches deliverance, which cannot be gainsaid:
There is a determination upon the weeks and dayes of the Churches sufferings and expectations, Dan. 9: 24. seventy weeks are determined upon thy people.
There is a determination upon the weeks and days of the Churches sufferings and Expectations, Dan. 9: 24. seventy weeks Are determined upon thy people.
As there is a three transgressions and a foure of Rebells for which God will not turn away their punishment, Am. 1. 3. so a three afflictions and a foure of the people of God,
As there is a three transgressions and a foure of Rebels for which God will not turn away their punishment, Am. 1. 3. so a three afflictions and a foure of the people of God,
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It came to passe, at the end of 430 years, even the self same day it came to passe, that all the hosts of the Lord went out of Egypt, Exod. 12. 41. As a woman with child goes not beyond her appointed Moneths,
It Come to pass, At the end of 430 Years, even the self same day it Come to pass, that all the hosts of the Lord went out of Egypt, Exod 12. 41. As a woman with child Goes not beyond her appointed Months,
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to take away their iniquities, Isa 27. 9. and when that is done, who shall keep bound what God will loose? When sin is taken away from within, Trouble must depart from without.
to take away their iniquities, Isaiah 27. 9. and when that is done, who shall keep bound what God will lose? When since is taken away from within, Trouble must depart from without.
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He that is infinitely wise, hath determined the season, and therefore it is most suitable. He who is infinitely powerfull, hath set it down, and therefore it shall be accomplished.
He that is infinitely wise, hath determined the season, and Therefore it is most suitable. He who is infinitely powerful, hath Set it down, and Therefore it shall be accomplished.
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When Daniel knew the time was come, he prayed the more earnestly, Dan. 9. 2, 3. You will say perhaps, what need he pray for it when he knew the time was accomplished! I answer; the more need.
When daniel knew the time was come, he prayed the more earnestly, Dan. 9. 2, 3. You will say perhaps, what need he pray for it when he knew the time was accomplished! I answer; the more need.
That's Gods coming from Teman. See Num. 21. v. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. When they were destroyed by fiery Serpents, he heals them by a type of Christ, giving them corporeall,
That's God's coming from Teman. See Num. 21. v. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. When they were destroyed by fiery Serpents, he heals them by a type of christ, giving them corporeal,
Lofty expressions of the advancement of Gods glory, and the fullnesse of his praise amongst his people of the earth, which attended that mercifull deliverance, and gracious assistance.
Lofty expressions of the advancement of God's glory, and the fullness of his praise among his people of the earth, which attended that merciful deliverance, and gracious assistance.
art not thou it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the Dragon? Art not thou it that dried the sea, the waters of the great deep, that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to passe over? Isa. 51. 9, 10:
art not thou it that hath Cut Rahab, and wounded the Dragon? Art not thou it that dried the sea, the waters of the great deep, that hath made the depths of the sea a Way for the ransomed to pass over? Isaiah 51. 9, 10:
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that sad spot of good Hezekiah, that He rendred not again according to the benefit done unto him, is set down as the opening a doore of wrath against himself, Judah and Jerusalem, 2. Chron. 32. 25. On the other side suitable returns, are a doore of hope for further mercies.
that sad spot of good Hezekiah, that He rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him, is Set down as the opening a door of wrath against himself, Judah and Jerusalem, 2. Chronicles 32. 25. On the other side suitable returns, Are a door of hope for further Mercies.
When faith is supported the promise is engaged, and a mercy at any time more then half obteined, faith is the substance of things hoped for, Heb. 11. 1. God (saith the Apostle) hath delivered us from so great a death,
When faith is supported the promise is engaged, and a mercy At any time more then half obtained, faith is the substance of things hoped for, Hebrew 11. 1. God (Says the Apostle) hath Delivered us from so great a death,
and doth deliver, now what conclusion makes he of this experience? in whom we trust, that he will yet deliver us, 2 Cor. 1. 10. It was a particular mercy, with it's circumstances,
and does deliver, now what conclusion makes he of this experience? in whom we trust, that he will yet deliver us, 2 Cor. 1. 10. It was a particular mercy, with it's Circumstances,
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The infinite fountaines of the Deity, cannot be sunk one haires bredth by everlastingly-flowing blessings. Now circumstances of Actions, Time, Place, and the like, oft-times take deepe impressions:
The infinite fountains of the Deity, cannot be sunk one hairs breadth by everlastingly-flowing blessings. Now Circumstances of Actions, Time, Place, and the like, ofttimes take deep impressions:
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So doth the Apostle againe, 2 Tim. 4. 17, 18. He did deliver me from the mouth of the Lyon: (Nero that Lion-like tyrant) and what then? he will deliver mee from every evill worke.
So does the Apostle again, 2 Tim. 4. 17, 18. He did deliver me from the Mouth of the lion: (Nero that Lion-like tyrant) and what then? he will deliver me from every evil work.
which bringeth forth the chariot and the horse, the army and the power, they shall lie downe together, they shall not rise, they are extinct, they are quenched as tow:
which brings forth the chariot and the horse, the army and the power, they shall lie down together, they shall not rise, they Are extinct, they Are quenched as tow:
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and from them which hated us, for they were to strong for us, v. 13, 14, 16, 17. How may we say with the same Psalmist in any other distresse, O my God my soule is cast downe within mee,
and from them which hated us, for they were to strong for us, v. 13, 14, 16, 17. How may we say with the same Psalmist in any other distress, Oh my God my soul is cast down within me,
therefore will I remember thee from the Land of Jordan, and of the Hennomites from the Hill Missar, Psal. 42. 6. where is the God of Elijah, divides a new the waters of Jordan, 2 Kings 2. 14. The following verses set forth the glory and power of God, in the accomplishment of that great worke of bringing his people into the promised land:
Therefore will I Remember thee from the Land of Jordan, and of the Hennomites from the Hill Missar, Psalm 42. 6. where is the God of Elijah, divides a new the waters of Jordan, 2 Kings 2. 14. The following Verses Set forth the glory and power of God, in the accomplishment of that great work of bringing his people into the promised land:
called light Iob. 31. 26. Now this glorious appearance holds out the kingly power and Majesty of God in governing the world, which appeareth but unto few.
called Light Job 31. 26. Now this glorious appearance holds out the kingly power and Majesty of God in governing the world, which appears but unto few.
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The Lord reigneth let the earth rejoyce, clouds and darkenesse are round about him a fire goeth before him, his lightnings inlightened the world, Psa. 97. 1, 2, 3.
The Lord Reigneth let the earth rejoice, Clouds and darkness Are round about him a fire Goes before him, his lightnings enlightened the world, Psa. 97. 1, 2, 3.
The mighty power of God which he made appear to his people, in that glorious representation of his Majesty on Mount Sinai, is by this phrase expressed.
The mighty power of God which he made appear to his people, in that glorious representation of his Majesty on Mount Sinai, is by this phrase expressed.
There his Chariots were seene to be twenty thousands, even many thousands of Angels, and the Lord among them in that holy place, Psal. 68. 19. There they perceived that he had hornes in his hand:
There his Chariots were seen to be twenty thousands, even many thousands of Angels, and the Lord among them in that holy place, Psalm 68. 19. There they perceived that he had horns in his hand:
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Amos 3. 7. When he is to send Moses for the deliverance of his people, he appeares to him in a burning unconsumed bush, Exod. 3. 2. a signe manifesting the presence of his power, to preserve his Church unconsumed in the middest of burning fiery Afflictions.
Amos 3. 7. When he is to send Moses for the deliverance of his people, he appears to him in a burning unconsumed bush, Exod 3. 2. a Signen manifesting the presence of his power, to preserve his Church unconsumed in the midst of burning fiery Afflictions.
Vnto this very end, were all the visions, that are recorded in the Scripture; All of them accommodated to the things which God was presently doing. And this he doth:
Unto this very end, were all the visions, that Are recorded in the Scripture; All of them accommodated to the things which God was presently doing. And this he does:
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If God appeares not in light, who can expect he should appeare in operation? He that is called to serve providence in high things, without some especiall discovery of God, works in the darke,
If God appears not in Light, who can expect he should appear in operation? He that is called to serve providence in high things, without Some especial discovery of God, works in the dark,
yet every way suiting that light and gracious discovery which he hath given of himselfe, one thing Answering another, it sets him in a frame of honouring God aright.
yet every Way suiting that Light and gracious discovery which he hath given of himself, one thing Answering Another, it sets him in a frame of honouring God aright.
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Psal. 11. 6. 18. 8. prevailing fire is the most dreadfull meanes of destruction, Heb. 12. 29. Isa. 33. 14. Exod. 23. 28. God threatneth to send the Hornet upon the Canaanites, before the children of Israel:
Psalm 11. 6. 18. 8. prevailing fire is the most dreadful means of destruction, Hebrew 12. 29. Isaiah 33. 14. Exod 23. 28. God threatens to send the Hornet upon the Canaanites, before the children of Israel:
1. Sicknesses, diseases and all sorts of judgements are wholly at Gods disposall. Affliction commeth not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground,
1. Sicknesses, diseases and all sorts of Judgments Are wholly At God's disposal. Affliction comes not forth of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground,
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yet man is borne to trouble, as the sons of the burning coale lift up in flying, Job. 5. 6, 7. 2. When God intends the totall destruction of a people, he commonly weakens them by some previous judgements.
yet man is born to trouble, as the Sons of the burning coal lift up in flying, Job. 5. 6, 7. 2. When God intends the total destruction of a people, he commonly weakens them by Some previous Judgments.
Acts 12. 23. Heaven above sends downe a Hell of fire and brimstone on Sodome and Gomorah, Gen. 19. 24. The Starres in their courses fought against Sisera. Judg. 5. 20. Devils do his will herein, He sent evill Angels among the Aegyptians, Psal. 78. 49. Fire consumes persecuting Ahaziah's companies, 2 Kings 1. 10, 11. The Water drownes Pharaoh and his Chariots, Exod. 14. 28. Earth swallows up Korah, with his fellow rebels, Numb. 16. 32. Beares rend the children that mocked Elisha, 2 Kings, 2. 24. Lyons destroy the strange Nations in Samaria, 2 Kings 17. 25. Froggs, Lice, Boyles, Hayle, Rayne, Thunder, Lightning, destroy the Land of Aegypt: Exod. 8, 9, 10. Locusts are his mighty army to punish Israel Joel. 2. 25. Hailstones destroy the Canaanites, Josh. 10. 11. Stones of the wall slay the Syrians, 1 Kings 20. 30. pestilence and burning diseases are his ordinary messengers.
Acts 12. 23. Heaven above sends down a Hell of fire and brimstone on Sodom and Gomorrah, Gen. 19. 24. The Stars in their courses fought against Sisera. Judges 5. 20. Devils do his will herein, He sent evil Angels among the egyptians, Psalm 78. 49. Fire consumes persecuting Ahaziah's companies, 2 Kings 1. 10, 11. The Water drowns Pharaoh and his Chariots, Exod 14. 28. Earth Swallows up Korah, with his fellow rebels, Numb. 16. 32. Bears rend the children that mocked Elisha, 2 Kings, 2. 24. Lyons destroy the strange nations in Samaria, 2 Kings 17. 25. Frogs, Lice, Boils, Hail, Rain, Thunder, Lightning, destroy the Land of Egypt: Exod 8, 9, 10. Locusts Are his mighty army to Punish Israel Joel. 2. 25. Hailstones destroy the Canaanites, Josh. 10. 11. Stones of the wall slay the Syrians, 1 Kings 20. 30. pestilence and burning diseases Are his ordinary messengers.
Amos 5. 18, 19. No flying, no hiding, no contending. Wormes kill Herod; A Flie choak'd Adrian, &c. To be a bottome of confidence and dependence in an evill day.
Amos 5. 18, 19. No flying, no hiding, no contending. Worms kill Herod; A Fly choked Adrian, etc. To be a bottom of confidence and dependence in an evil day.
The mountaine is full of fiery Chariots for Elisha's defence, when outwardly there was no appearance, 2 Kings 6. 17. All things waite their Masters beck, to do him service,
The mountain is full of fiery Chariots for Elisha's defence, when outwardly there was no appearance, 2 Kings 6. 17. All things wait their Masters beck, to do him service,
What though wee had no Army in the time of war? God hath millions, Many thousands of Angels, Psal. 68. 17. one whereof can destroy so many thousands of men in a night:
What though we had no Army in the time of war? God hath millions, Many thousands of Angels, Psalm 68. 17. one whereof can destroy so many thousands of men in a night:
Had not this mighty all-commanding God been with us, where had we been in the late tumults? so many thousands in Kent, so many in Wales, so many in the North, so many in Essex, shall they not speed? shall they not divide the prey? is not the day of those factious Independents come? was the language of our very neighbours:
Had not this mighty All-commanding God been with us, where had we been in the late tumults? so many thousands in Kenned, so many in Wales, so many in the North, so many in Essex, shall they not speed? shall they not divide the prey? is not the day of those factious Independents come? was the language of our very neighbours:
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He stood and measured the earth, he beheld and drove asunder the Nations, and the everlasting mountaines were scattered, the perpetuall hills did bow: his wayes are everlasting.
He stood and measured the earth, he beheld and drove asunder the nations, and the everlasting Mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways Are everlasting.
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he stood and measured the earth, and beheld the Nations. 2. His operation at that time, he drave asunder the Nations, and the, &c. 1. Hee stood and measured.
he stood and measured the earth, and beheld the nations. 2. His operation At that time, he drave asunder the nations, and the, etc. 1. He stood and measured.
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and exactly measuring it out, as intending it for his own, weighing and considering the bounds and limits of it, to see if it will answer the end for which he purposeth it.
and exactly measuring it out, as intending it for his own, weighing and considering the bounds and Limits of it, to see if it will answer the end for which he Purposes it.
Those Nations knit and linked together amongst themselves, by leagues and civill society, he separated, disturbed, divided in counsels and armes, (as in the case of the Gibeonites,) persecuted by the sword, that they suddenly leaped out of their habitations, the residue wandering as no people.
Those nations knit and linked together among themselves, by leagues and civil society, he separated, disturbed, divided in Counsels and arms, (as in the case of the Gibeonites,) persecuted by the sword, that they suddenly leapt out of their habitations, the residue wandering as no people.
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2. For the Land, The everlasting Mountaines, &c. Those strong firme lasting Mountaines of Canaan, not like the Mountaines of sand in the desart where the people were,
2. For the Land, The everlasting Mountains, etc. Those strong firm lasting Mountains of Canaan, not like the Mountains of sand in the desert where the people were,
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Now these are said to be scattered and to bow, because of the destruction of the Inhabitants of those lasting hills, being many of them high and mighty ones like perpetuall Mountaines:
Now these Are said to be scattered and to bow, Because of the destruction of the Inhabitants of those lasting hills, being many of them high and mighty ones like perpetual Mountains:
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Shall men remove his bounds, and land-markes, and be free? will it be safe trespassing upon the Lands of the Almighty? will it be easy and cheape? will he not plead his Action with power? especially seeing he hath given them their portion.
Shall men remove his bounds, and landmarks, and be free? will it be safe trespassing upon the Lands of the Almighty? will it be easy and cheap? will he not plead his Actium with power? especially seeing he hath given them their portion.
If he hath given Seir to Edom, what doth he vexing and wasting Jacob? Shall they not possesse what the Lord their God gives them to possesse? Jud. 11. 24. He hath cautioned all the world;
If he hath given Seir to Edom, what does he vexing and wasting Jacob? Shall they not possess what the Lord their God gives them to possess? Jud. 11. 24. He hath cautioned all the world;
Will a tender Father thinke you, contentedly looke on, and see a slave snatch away his childrens bread? If a man hath ingaged himselfe to give a Jewell to a deare friend, will he take it patiently to have an enemy come and snatch it away before his face? God is ingaged to his people for all their injoyments,
Will a tender Father think you, contentedly look on, and see a slave snatch away his Children's bred? If a man hath engaged himself to give a Jewel to a deer friend, will he take it patiently to have an enemy come and snatch it away before his face? God is engaged to his people for all their enjoyments,
Is not the wasting of the Westerne Nations, at this day from hence, that they have served the whore to deck her selfe, with the spoyles of the spouse? helped to trim her with the portion of Gods people:
Is not the wasting of the Western nations, At this day from hence, that they have served the whore to deck her self, with the spoils of the spouse? helped to trim her with the portion of God's people:
taking away their Liberties, Ordinances, Priviledges, Lives, to lay at her feet. Doubtlesse God is pleading with all these Kingdomes for their incroaching.
taking away their Liberties, Ordinances, Privileges, Lives, to lay At her feet. Doubtless God is pleading with all these Kingdoms for their encroaching.
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2. In point of Ordinances, and Christ purchased priviledges: Here 'tis dangerous incroaching indeed. God exactly measured Canaan because it was to be the seat of a Nationall Church.
2. In point of Ordinances, and christ purchased privileges: Here it's dangerous encroaching indeed. God exactly measured Canaan Because it was to be the seat of a National Church.
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Here if you meddle with that which belong not unto you, were you Kings, all your glory would be laid in the dust. 2 Chr. 26. 18. woe to them who cut short the Saints of God in the least jot, of what he hath allotted to them in spiritualls.
Here if you meddle with that which belong not unto you, were you Kings, all your glory would be laid in the dust. 2 Christ 26. 18. woe to them who Cut short the Saints of God in the least jot, of what he hath allotted to them in spirituals.
Is it for any of you, O ye sons of men, to measure out Gods childrens portion, long since bequeathed them by Christ? Let them alone with what is given them.
Is it for any of you, Oh you Sons of men, to measure out God's Children's portion, long since bequeathed them by christ? Let them alone with what is given them.
Was not one main end of the late tumults, to rob Gods people of their priviledges, to bring them again under the yoke of superstition? What God brake in warre, do not think he will prosper in Peace? If you desire to thrive, do not the same, nor any thing like it.
Was not one main end of the late tumults, to rob God's people of their privileges, to bring them again under the yoke of Superstition? What God brake in war, do not think he will prosper in Peace? If you desire to thrive, do not the same, nor any thing like it.
Thinke it not strange, that every one should gather his own Manna. The Lord forbid that I should oversee the Magistrates of England, taking away liberties, priviledges, ordinances or wayes of worship, from them to whom the Almighty hath made a free grant of them.
Think it not strange, that every one should gather his own Manna. The Lord forbid that I should oversee the Magistrates of England, taking away Liberties, privileges, ordinances or ways of worship, from them to whom the Almighty hath made a free grant of them.
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3 If in taking what God hath measured out for them, they should not all comply with you, in the manner and measure of what they take, do them no harm, impoverish not their families, banish them not, slay them not.
3 If in taking what God hath measured out for them, they should not all comply with you, in the manner and measure of what they take, do them no harm, impoverish not their families, banish them not, slay them not.
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Arguments for persecution are died in the blood of Christians, for a long season, ever since the Dragon gave his power to the false Prophet, they have all died as hereticks and Schismaticks.
Arguments for persecution Are died in the blood of Christians, for a long season, ever since the Dragon gave his power to the false Prophet, they have all died as Heretics and Schismatics.
Suppose you saw in one view all the blood of the witnesses of Christ, which hath been let out of their veins, by vain pretences, that you heard in one noyse the dolefull cry of all Pastorlesse Churches, dying martyrs, harbourlesse children of Parents inheriting the promise, wildernessewandring Saints, dungeoned believers, wrested out by pretended zeal to peaee and truth,
Suppose you saw in one view all the blood of the Witnesses of christ, which hath been let out of their Veins, by vain pretences, that you herd in one noise the doleful cry of all Pastorless Churches, dying Martyrs, harbourless children of Parents inheriting the promise, wildernessewandring Saints, dungeoned believers, wrested out by pretended zeal to peaee and truth,
Being called by lawfull Authority, certainly, there is not a more glorious Employment, then to serve the Lord, in helping to uphold the portion he hath given his people.
Being called by lawful authority, Certainly, there is not a more glorious Employment, then to serve the Lord, in helping to uphold the portion he hath given his people.
If your hearts be upright, and it is the liberties, the priviledges of Gods Saints, conveied from the father, purchased by Christ, you contend for, Go on and prosper, the Lord, is with you. 2. From what God did.
If your hearts be upright, and it is the Liberties, the privileges of God's Saints, conveyed from the father, purchased by christ, you contend for, Go on and prosper, the Lord, is with you. 2. From what God did.
Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world, Acts 15. 18. All that is done here below, is but the writing of a visible copy for the sons of men to read, out of the etenall lines of his own purpose.
Known unto God Are all his works from the beginning of the world, Acts 15. 18. All that is done Here below, is but the writing of a visible copy for the Sons of men to read, out of the Eternal lines of his own purpose.
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Do you think if our Armies had not walked in a troden path they could have made such journeys as they have done of late? had not God marched before them,
Do you think if our Armies had not walked in a trodden path they could have made such journeys as they have done of late? had not God marched before them,
The trembling condition of the opposing nations round about when God appeared so gloriously for his people, is held out verse 7. I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: The curtayns of the Land of Midian did tremble.
The trembling condition of the opposing Nations round about when God appeared so gloriously for his people, is held out verse 7. I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: The curtayns of the Land of Midian did tremble.
You have here three things considerable. 1. The mention of two Nations enemies of the Church, Cushan and Midian. 2. The state and condition of those Nations, the tents of the one in Affliction,
You have Here three things considerable. 1. The mention of two nations enemies of the Church, Cushan and Midian. 2. The state and condition of those nations, the tents of the one in Affliction,
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For the first, these two nations, Cushan and Midian, were the neigbouring people to the Israelites, being in the wildernesse when God did such great things for them.
For the First, these two Nations, Cushan and Midian, were the neighbouring people to the Israelites, being in the Wilderness when God did such great things for them.
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First Cushan, that is the Tentdwelling Arabians on the south side towards Ethiopia, being as the Ethiopians of the posterity of Cush (thence called Cushan) the eldest son of scoffing Ham, Gen. 10. 6. enemies and opposers of the Church (doubtlesse) all the way down from their profane Ancestors. These now beheld the Israelites, going to root out their Allies,
First Cushan, that is the Tentdwelling Arabians on the south side towards Ethiopia, being as the Ethiopians of the posterity of Cush (thence called Cushan) the eldest son of scoffing Ham, Gen. 10. 6. enemies and opposers of the Church (doubtless) all the Way down from their profane Ancestors. These now beheld the Israelites, going to root out their Allies,
and kindred the Amorites of Canaan, the posterity of Canaan, the younger brother of their progenitor Cush, Gen. 10. 6. Midian were a people inhabiting on the East-side Jordan, on the borders of Moab: so called from their forefather, Midian the son of Abraham by Keturah, Gen. 25. 3, 4. These obtained a temporall blessing for a season, from the Love borne to their faithfull progenitor.
and kindred the amorites of Canaan, the posterity of Canaan, the younger brother of their progenitor Cush, Gen. 10. 6. Midian were a people inhabiting on the East-side Jordan, on the borders of Moab: so called from their forefather, Midian the son of Abraham by Keturah, Gen. 25. 3, 4. These obtained a temporal blessing for a season, from the Love born to their faithful progenitor.
In the days of Jacob, they were great Merchants, Gen. 37. 28. At this time in lesse then 400 years, they were so multiplyed, that they had five Kings of their Nation:
In the days of Jacob, they were great Merchant's, Gen. 37. 28. At this time in less then 400 Years, they were so multiplied, that they had five Kings of their nation:
Num. 31. 1. Some knowledge of the true God, was retained as it should seeme untill now amongst some of them, being received by tradition from their Fathers.
Num. 31. 1. some knowledge of the true God, was retained as it should seem until now among Some of them, being received by tradition from their Father's.
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or his son perswaded to take up his portion in Canaan, Num. 10. 29, 30. But for the generality of the Nation, being not heirs of the promise, they were fallen off to superstition and idolatry.
or his son persuaded to take up his portion in Canaan, Num. 10. 29, 30. But for the generality of the nation, being not Heirs of the promise, they were fallen off to Superstition and idolatry.
Exceeding enemies they were to the people in the wildernesse, vexing them with their wiles, and provoking them to abominations, that the Lord might consume them, Num. 25. 17.
Exceeding enemies they were to the people in the Wilderness, vexing them with their wiles, and provoking them to abominations, that the Lord might consume them, Num. 25. 17.
so variously are the words rendred: NONLATINALPHABET under Affliction, Vanity, or Iniquity. Sin, and the punishment of it, are frequently in the Scripture of the same name: so nere is the Relation.
so variously Are the words rendered: under Affliction, Vanity, or Iniquity. since, and the punishment of it, Are frequently in the Scripture of the same name: so never is the Relation.
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Aven is properly and most usually iniquity, but that it is here taken for the consequent of it, A consuming, perplexed, vexed condition can be no doubt.
Aven is properly and most usually iniquity, but that it is Here taken for the consequent of it, A consuming, perplexed, vexed condition can be no doubt.
The Cushamites then were in Affliction, full of Anguish, Feare, Dread, vexation to see what would be the issue of those great and mighty things which God was doing in their borders for his people.
The Cushamites then were in Affliction, full of Anguish, fear, Dread, vexation to see what would be the issue of those great and mighty things which God was doing in their borders for his people.
They trembled, NONLATINALPHABET, moved themselves, were moved, that is shaken with feare and trembling, as though they were ready to run from the Appearance of the mighty God with his people.
They trembled,, moved themselves, were moved, that is shaken with Fear and trembling, as though they were ready to run from the Appearance of the mighty God with his people.
The story of it, you have in the book of Numbers: as it was prophetically fore-told by Moses concerning other Nations, Exod. 15. 14, 15, 16. The people shall heare and be afraid, sorrow shall take hold of the inhabitants of Palestina: Then the Dukes of Edom shall be amased, the mighty men of Moab, &c. God filled those Nations with Anguish sorrow and amazement, at the protection he granted his people.
The story of it, you have in the book of Numbers: as it was prophetically foretold by Moses Concerning other nations, Exod 15. 14, 15, 16. The people shall hear and be afraid, sorrow shall take hold of the inhabitants of Palestine: Then the Dukes of Edom shall be amazed, the mighty men of Moab, etc. God filled those nations with Anguish sorrow and amazement, At the protection he granted his people.
though it were 870 years before, supposing him to prophesy about the end of Josiah, or beginning of Jehojakim, yet taking it under the consideration of Faith he makes it present to his view.
though it were 870 Years before, supposing him to prophesy about the end of Josiah, or beginning of Jehoiakim, yet taking it under the consideration of Faith he makes it present to his view.
Habakkuk saw the terrors of Cushan and Midian so many Ages before, because faith found it recorded among the works of God to support it selfe in seeking the like mercies to be renewed:
Habakkuk saw the terrors of Cushan and Midian so many Ages before, Because faith found it recorded among the works of God to support it self in seeking the like Mercies to be renewed:
2. Gods dealing with his enemies, in the time of his Churches deliverance is of especiall consideration: I saw, &c. 3. The measuring out of Gods peoples portion fills Cushan with Affliction and Midian with trembling.
2. God's dealing with his enemies, in the time of his Churches deliverance is of especial consideration: I saw, etc. 3. The measuring out of God's peoples portion fills Cushan with Affliction and Midian with trembling.
Their terrors follow Gods measuring, v. 6. 4 The season of the Churches deliverance being come, Cushan and Midian, opposing enemies, and superstitious revolters shall surely wax vaine and perish.
Their terrors follow God's measuring, v. 6. 4 The season of the Churches deliverance being come, Cushan and Midian, opposing enemies, and superstitious revolters shall surely wax vain and perish.
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He hath done it for them already, because he hath made them believe it, and that gives it a present subsistance in their spirits ▪ And for forepast works, they are still mentioned by the Saints,
He hath done it for them already, Because he hath made them believe it, and that gives it a present subsistence in their spirits ▪ And for forepast works, they Are still mentioned by the Saints,
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Elisha calls up to remembrance a former Miracle, to the effecting the Like, 2 Kin. 2. 14. There be three things, in past, or future mercies, which faith makes present to the soule, giving in the subsistance of them, 1. their Love, 2. their Consolation, 3. their Use and Benefit. 1. The Love of them:
Elisha calls up to remembrance a former Miracle, to the effecting the Like, 2 Kin. 2. 14. There be three things, in past, or future Mercies, which faith makes present to the soul, giving in the subsistence of them, 1. their Love, 2. their Consolation, 3. their Use and Benefit. 1. The Love of them:
Now the Apostle tells us, that the truth and love of this promise is ours, Heb. 13. 5. Faith may, doth assure it selfe, that what good-will soever, was in all the great mercies which Joshuah received upon that promise, is all ours.
Now the Apostle tells us, that the truth and love of this promise is ours, Hebrew 13. 5. Faith may, does assure it self, that what goodwill soever, was in all the great Mercies which Joshua received upon that promise, is all ours.
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Thou gavest Leviathan to be meate to the people in the Wildernesse, Psal. 14. They fed their souls full of the sweetnesse of that mercy, The destruction of their oppressing tyrant:
Thou Gavest Leviathan to be meat to the people in the Wilderness, Psalm 14. They fed their Souls full of the sweetness of that mercy, The destruction of their oppressing tyrant:
Who hath not with joy delight and raysed affections, gone over the old preservations of the Church in former years? How doe's David run them over with admiration, closing every stop with, His mercy endureth for ever? Psal. 136. And for things to come,
Who hath not with joy delight and raised affections, gone over the old preservations of the Church in former Years? How doe's David run them over with admiration, closing every stop with, His mercy Endureth for ever? Psalm 136. And for things to come,
as yet in the promise only, whether generall to the whole Church, as the calling of the Jews, the comming in of the fulnesse of the Gentiles, the breaking out of light, beauty and glory upon the Churches and Saints, the confusion of Nations, not subjecting themselves to the standard of the Gospell, &c. or in particular,
as yet in the promise only, whither general to the Whole Church, as the calling of the jews, the coming in of the fullness of the Gentiles, the breaking out of Light, beauty and glory upon the Churches and Saints, the confusion of nations, not subjecting themselves to the standard of the Gospel, etc. or in particular,
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further assurance of love then presently enjoyed, neerer Communion with Father and Son, being with Christ, freed from misery and corruption, dwelling with God for ever,
further assurance of love then presently enjoyed, nearer Communion with Father and Son, being with christ, freed from misery and corruption, Dwelling with God for ever,
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how do's Faith act over these and the like things in the heart, leaving a savour and relish of their sweetnesse continually upon the soule? O how sweet also are the things of the World to come unto poor Believers!
how do's Faith act over these and the like things in the heart, leaving a savour and relish of their sweetness continually upon the soul? O how sweet also Are the things of the World to come unto poor Believers!
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Christ leads the soule by faith, not only into the Chambers of presently-enjoyed loves, but also into the foreprepared everlasting Mansions in his Fathers house.
christ leads the soul by faith, not only into the Chambers of presently-enjoyed loves, but also into the foreprepared everlasting Mansions in his Father's house.
Now if all these should be kept from us at that distance wherein they fall in their accomplishment in respect of time, what would they availe us? God therefore hath appointed that they shall have a reall,
Now if all these should be kept from us At that distance wherein they fallen in their accomplishment in respect of time, what would they avail us? God Therefore hath appointed that they shall have a real,
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though not a naturall presence and subsistence at all times, to all believers. See hence what use you may make of past mercies, deliverances, blessings, with promised incommings:
though not a natural presence and subsistence At all times, to all believers. See hence what use you may make of past Mercies, Deliverances, blessings, with promised incomings:
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See the Jewes called, the residue of Opposers subdued, the Gospel exalted, Christ enthroned, all thy sinnes pardoned, Corruption conquered, Glory enjoyed.
See the Jews called, the residue of Opposers subdued, the Gospel exalted, christ Enthroned, all thy Sins pardoned, Corruption conquered, Glory enjoyed.
I saw the Tents, &c. so did the Israelites, beholding the Aegyptians dead on the shore. Exod. 14. 30, 31. The Heathen raged, the Kingdomes were moved, he uttered his voyce, the earth melted, The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge, selah:
I saw the Tents, etc. so did the Israelites, beholding the egyptians dead on the shore. Exod 14. 30, 31. The Heathen raged, the Kingdoms were moved, he uttered his voice, the earth melted, The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge, Selac:
Psal. 46. 6, 7, 8. The enemies undertaking, ver. 6. Gods protection to his people, ver. 7. A view of the Adversaries desolation, ver. 8. are all orderly held out.
Psalm 46. 6, 7, 8. The enemies undertaking, ver. 6. God's protection to his people, ver. 7. A view of the Adversaries desolation, ver. 8. Are all orderly held out.
The remembrance of the slaughter of the first borne of Egypt, was an ingredient in the chiefest Ordinance the Antient Church enjoyed, Exod. 14. Much of the greatnesse and intensenesse of his love to his own, is seene in his Enemies ruine.
The remembrance of the slaughter of the First born of Egypt, was an ingredient in the chiefest Ordinance the Ancient Church enjoyed, Exod 14. Much of the greatness and intenseness of his love to his own, is seen in his Enemies ruin.
Isa. 43. 3, 4. I gave Egypt for thy ransome, Ethiopia and Seba for thee, since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I loved thee,
Isaiah 43. 3, 4. I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee, since thou wast precious in my sighed, thou hast been honourable, and I loved thee,
Whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake, Isa. 54. 15. When God will maintaine a quarrell with all the world, sweare that he will never have peace with Ameleck, untill he be consumed, breake Nations, Kings and Kingdomes, stretch out his hand in Judgement round about,
Whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fallen for thy sake, Isaiah 54. 15. When God will maintain a quarrel with all the world, swear that he will never have peace with Amalek, until he be consumed, break nations, Kings and Kingdoms, stretch out his hand in Judgement round about,
In the dayes wherein we live, can we look, and see, wise men befooled, mighty Warriours vanquished, men of might become as Children, their persons slaine,
In the days wherein we live, can we look, and see, wise men befooled, mighty Warriors vanquished, men of might become as Children, their Persons slain,
and what is our house that thou shouldest doe such things for us? A serious view of what God hath done in this Nation of late, what Armies he hath destroyed, what strong holds demolished, what proud haughty spirits defeated, what Consultations made vaine, is enough to make us admire the riches of his love all our dayes.
and what is our house that thou Shouldst do such things for us? A serious view of what God hath done in this nation of late, what Armies he hath destroyed, what strong holds demolished, what proud haughty spirits defeated, what Consultations made vain, is enough to make us admire the riches of his love all our days.
Exod. 34. 6, 7. In these he triumpheth gloriously when he hath overthrowne the horse and his rider in the sea, Exod. 15. Let not our eyes in the late deliverance bee alwayes on the light side of the worke, our owne Mercies:
Exod 34. 6, 7. In these he Triumpheth gloriously when he hath overthrown the horse and his rider in the sea, Exod 15. Let not our eyes in the late deliverance be always on the Light side of the work, our own mercies:
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The Folly that was in their Counsells, the amazement that was in their Armies, The trembling that accompanied all their undertakings, the Tympanous products of all their Indeavours, doe all cry out Digitus Dei est hic. Had not God shewed infinite wisedome, they had not beene so abundantly foolish;
The Folly that was in their Counsels, the amazement that was in their Armies, The trembling that accompanied all their undertakings, the Tympanous products of all their Endeavours, do all cry out Digitus Dei est hic. Had not God showed infinite Wisdom, they had not been so abundantly foolish;
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In the late engagement in this Country, when God stirred us up, with some others in these parts, to make some opposition to the Enemy gathering at Chelmsford, what were thinke you the workings of Gods providences against them? How came it to passe that we were not swallowed up by them? for
In the late engagement in this Country, when God stirred us up, with Some Others in these parts, to make Some opposition to the Enemy gathering At Chelmsford, what were think you the workings of God's providences against them? How Come it to pass that we were not swallowed up by them? for
If we may judge their Desires to answer their Intetest, or their expressions, with the Language of their friends round about us to Answer their Desires.
If we may judge their Desires to answer their Intetest, or their expressions, with the Language of their Friends round about us to Answer their Desires.
They had from the beginning and so all along, neere as many thousands, as wee had hundreds, of them very many old experienced souldiers, with us not three men, that had ever seene any fighting.
They had from the beginning and so all along, near as many thousands, as we had hundreds, of them very many old experienced Soldiers, with us not three men, that had ever seen any fighting.
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The first and onely considerable opposition being made unto them in this place, and thereby first their Assistance from Colchester hindred, which how much they valued, witnesse the senselesse Letter they would have forced the Committee to subscribe, to perswade us not to disturbe their Levies there.
The First and only considerable opposition being made unto them in this place, and thereby First their Assistance from Colchester hindered, which how much they valued, witness the senseless letter they would have forced the Committee to subscribe, to persuade us not to disturb their Levies there.
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Secondly, suppressed and discouraged all those affected to them and their designes in these parts of the County, restraining some, disarming others, Awing all.
Secondly, suppressed and discouraged all those affected to them and their designs in these parts of the County, restraining Some, disarming Others, Awing all.
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5. That they were also invited to it, though by persons somewhat inconsiderable, with promises of a full party of friends to assist them, which they might have had,
5. That they were also invited to it, though by Persons somewhat inconsiderable, with promises of a full party of Friends to assist them, which they might have had,
why did they not accomplish their Desires? Is it not worth the while to consider how they were restrained? Was not much of Gods wisedom seen in mixing a spirit of giddinesse and errror in the middest of them, that they knew not well how to determine,
why did they not accomplish their Desires? Is it not worth the while to Consider how they were restrained? Was not much of God's Wisdom seen in mixing a Spirit of giddiness and errror in the midst of them, that they knew not well how to determine,
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nor at all to execute their Determinations? Was not his power seene in causing experienced souldiers as they were, with their multitudes, to be afraid of a poore handfull of unskillfull men, running together because they were afraid to abide in their houses? VVas not his Justice exalted, in keeping them onely for the pit which they had digged for others? Doubtlesse the hand of God was lifted up.
nor At all to execute their Determinations? Was not his power seen in causing experienced Soldiers as they were, with their Multitudes, to be afraid of a poor handful of unskillful men, running together Because they were afraid to abide in their houses? Was not his justice exalted, in keeping them only for the pit which they had dug for Others? Doubtless the hand of God was lifted up.
Is there nothing of God to be discerned, in the vexations, birthlesse Consultations, and devices of our Observers? Nothing of power in their restraint? Nothing of wisdome in the selfe-punishment of their anxious thoughts? Nothing of Goodnesse that after so long waiting for Advantage, they begin themselves to think, that neither Divination nor Inchantment will prevaile?
Is there nothing of God to be discerned, in the vexations, birthlesse Consultations, and devices of our Observers? Nothing of power in their restraint? Nothing of Wisdom in the self-punishment of their anxious thoughts? Nothing of goodness that After so long waiting for Advantage, they begin themselves to think, that neither Divination nor Enchantment will prevail?
Israel's increase is Pharaoh's trouble, Exod. 1. 10. When Nehemiah comes to build the walls of Jerusalem, it grieved the Enemy exceedingly, that one was come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Israel's increase is Pharaoh's trouble, Exod 1. 10. When Nehemiah comes to built the walls of Jerusalem, it grieved the Enemy exceedingly, that one was come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
and houle for vexation of spirit. And yee shall &c. The Reasons of this are taken, 1 from their envy, 2 from their carnall feare, the two principles whereby they are acted in reference to the Saints of God. 1. Their envy:
and houle for vexation of Spirit. And ye shall etc. The Reasons of this Are taken, 1 from their envy, 2 from their carnal Fear, the two principles whereby they Are acted in Referente to the Saints of God. 1. Their envy:
and he (through envy) was a murderer from the beginning. Joh. 8. 44. The portion God measureth out unto his people is in distinguishing mercies, differencing blessings:
and he (through envy) was a murderer from the beginning. John 8. 44. The portion God measureth out unto his people is in distinguishing Mercies, differencing blessings:
and this fills the heart of Esau, with murderous revenge, Gen. 27. 41. Upon all Gods appearances with the Apostles, how were the Jews cut to the heart, vexed, perplexed? God gives distinguishing mercies to his people, such protections, such deliverances, this Cushan and Midian cannot bear. 2. Their carnall fear:
and this fills the heart of Esau, with murderous revenge, Gen. 27. 41. Upon all God's appearances with the Apostles, how were the jews Cut to the heart, vexed, perplexed? God gives distinguishing Mercies to his people, such protections, such Deliverances, this Cushan and Midian cannot bear. 2. Their carnal Fear:
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They have all of them that conclusion in their brests, which Haman's wisemen and wife made to him, H•st. 6. 13. If they begin to fall before the seed of the Jews, utter ruine will follow.
They have all of them that conclusion in their breasts, which Haman's Wise men and wife made to him, H•st. 6. 13. If they begin to fallen before the seed of the jews, utter ruin will follow.
Their hearts tell them secretly they are usurpers of all they have, and when God ownes any, they instantly fear lest for their sakes they should be called to account.
Their hearts tell them secretly they Are usurpers of all they have, and when God owns any, they instantly Fear lest for their sakes they should be called to account.
When a distinction begins to be made, in Ordinances, priviledges, deliverances, protections, evidently given to some peculiar ones, they tremble within that they are set apart for no good.
When a distinction begins to be made, in Ordinances, privileges, Deliverances, protections, evidently given to Some peculiar ones, they tremble within that they Are Set apart for no good.
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Such mighty works attend the Israelites, what thinkes Midian will be the end of this? It is true their pride calls on them to act openly more of their malice then their fear:
Such mighty works attend the Israelites, what thinks Midian will be the end of this? It is true their pride calls on them to act openly more of their malice then their Fear:
The chiefe Priests and Pharisees, having gotten the Apostles before them, what big words they use to countenance the businesse? who gave you this power? Acts 4. 7. But when they are by themselves they cry, what shall we do? and whereunto will this grow? This lies at the bottome with many at this day,
The chief Priests and Pharisees, having got the Apostles before them, what big words they use to countenance the business? who gave you this power? Acts 4. 7. But when they Are by themselves they cry, what shall we do? and whereunto will this grow? This lies At the bottom with many At this day,
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Men of the world, profane Cushanites, superstitious apostaticall Midianites, will not, cannot be quiet. Vexed they are, envious and afraid, and will act according to those principles.
Men of the world, profane Cush, superstitious apostatical midianites, will not, cannot be quiet. Vexed they Are, envious and afraid, and will act according to those principles.
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The Lord convert them, or rebuk them, or the one will have the armies, the other their wiles. Only judge not their hearts by the outward appearance always:
The Lord convert them, or rebuke them, or the one will have the armies, the other their wiles. Only judge not their hearts by the outward appearance always:
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This you have fully set out, Revel. 6. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. It is the fall of heathenish tyranny, by the prevailing of the Gospell, which you have there described.
This you have Fully Set out, Revel. 6. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. It is the fallen of Heathenish tyranny, by the prevailing of the Gospel, which you have there described.
If the season of enjoying Ordinances and privileges, be come to this Nation, that the Tabernacle of God, will be here amongst men, wo be to Cushanites, wo be to Midianites, open opposers and secret Apostates.
If the season of enjoying Ordinances and privileges, be come to this nation, that the Tabernacle of God, will be Here among men, woe be to Cush, woe be to midianites, open opposers and secret Apostates.
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It is the day of the Lords vengeance, the yeare of Recompences for the controversy of Sion, Isa. 34. 8. It is the vengeance of the Lord and his Temple that lights upon them, in that day.
It is the day of the lords vengeance, the year of Recompenses for the controversy of Sion, Isaiah 34. 8. It is the vengeance of the Lord and his Temple that lights upon them, in that day.
and my blood upon the inhabitants of Caldea shall Jerusalem say, Jerem. 51. 35. in this day great Babylon must come into Remembrance, Rev. 16. 19, 20.
and my blood upon the inhabitants of Chaldea shall Jerusalem say, Jeremiah 51. 35. in this day great Babylon must come into Remembrance, Rev. 16. 19, 20.
The outward Court they have troden down and defiled, shall be quite left out, in the measuring of the Temple, Revel. 11. Bring this Observation home to the first from this Verse, and it will give you the use of it:
The outward Court they have trodden down and defiled, shall be quite left out, in the measuring of the Temple, Revel. 11. Bring this Observation home to the First from this Verse, and it will give you the use of it:
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Was the Lord displeased against the Rivers? was thine anger against the Rivers? was thy wrath against the Sea, that thou diddest ride upon thy Horses and thy Chariots of salvation?
Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the Sea, that thou didst ride upon thy Horses and thy Chariots of salvation?
Was the Lord displeased NONLATINALPHABET kindled, did he burne? that is in wrath: Heat is a great ingredient in the commotion of Anger, in us, here alluded to,
Was the Lord displeased kindled, did he burn? that is in wrath: Heat is a great ingredient in the commotion of Anger, in us, Here alluded to,
The story of it you have Josh. 3. 15, 16. The people being to enter into Canaan, the Lord divides the waters of that River, making them beneath to sinke away,
The story of it you have Josh. 3. 15, 16. The people being to enter into Canaan, the Lord divides the waters of that River, making them beneath to sink away,
This the Prophet magnifyes, Psa. 114. 5. What aylest thou O Jordan that thou wast driven back? what marvellous, powerfull disturbing thing is happened to thee, that contrary to thy antient naturall course, thy streames should be frighted,
This the Prophet Magnifies, Psa. 114. 5. What ailest thou O Jordan that thou wast driven back? what marvellous, powerful disturbing thing is happened to thee, that contrary to thy ancient natural course, thy streams should be frighted,
what ayledst thou, O thou Sea that thou fledst? what strong mighty impression of power was on thee, that the multitudes of thy waters should be parted,
what ayledst thou, Oh thou Sea that thou fledst? what strong mighty impression of power was on thee, that the Multitudes of thy waters should be parted,
The Power and Majesty of God, was with, and upon those clouds and winds, which went before his people, to part those mighty waters, that they might passe dry:
The Power and Majesty of God, was with, and upon those Clouds and winds, which went before his people, to part those mighty waters, that they might pass dry:
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Psal. 68. 17. The chariots of God are twenty thousands, even thousands of Angels, They have appeared as horses and chariots of fire, 2 Kings 6. 17. And their Ministry no doubt the Lord used in these mighty works of drying Rivers, and dividing Seas.
Psalm 68. 17. The chariots of God Are twenty thousands, even thousands of Angels, They have appeared as Horses and chariots of fire, 2 Kings 6. 17. And their Ministry no doubt the Lord used in these mighty works of drying rivers, and dividing Seas.
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Was the Lord kindled against the Rivers, was thy face against the Rivers, &c. was it that the deep had offended the most high, that by thine Angels, winds and clouds, thou diddest so disturbe the flouds in their antient course,
Was the Lord kindled against the rivers, was thy face against the rivers, etc. was it that the deep had offended the most high, that by thine Angels, winds and Clouds, thou didst so disturb the floods in their ancient course,
and madest naked their hidden channells, untill the hoary deep cryed out for feare, and lifted up his aged hands to the Almighty as it were for pity, v. 10? No surely, no such thing;
and Madest naked their hidden channels, until the hoary deep cried out for Fear, and lifted up his aged hands to the Almighty as it were for pity, v. 10? No surely, no such thing;
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The very senselesse creatures, are as it were sensible of the wrath and power of the Almighty. Effects of anger being in and upon the deep, he utters his voyce and lifts up his hands on high, v. 10.
The very senseless creatures, Are as it were sensible of the wrath and power of the Almighty. Effects of anger being in and upon the deep, he utters his voice and lifts up his hands on high, v. 10.
and the shaking of the earth, the vanishing of Mountaines, and the bowing of perpetuall hills, the professed humble subjection of the most eminent parts of the Creation.
and the shaking of the earth, the vanishing of Mountains, and the bowing of perpetual hills, the professed humble subjection of the most eminent parts of the Creation.
Though many things are not capable of sense and reason, yet he will make them do such things as Sense and Reason should prompt the whole subjected Creation unto, to teach that part their duty who were indued therewith.
Though many things Are not capable of sense and reason, yet he will make them do such things as Sense and Reason should prompt the Whole subjected Creation unto, to teach that part their duty who were endued therewith.
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Friend art thou stronger then Horeb, yet that trembled at the presence of this mighty God, whom it never had provoked? Are thy lusts like the streames of Jordan, yet they runne back from his Chariots of salvation? Are thy corruptions more firmely seated on thy soule,
Friend art thou Stronger then Horeb, yet that trembled At the presence of this mighty God, whom it never had provoked? are thy Lustiest like the streams of Jordan, yet they run back from his Chariots of salvation? are thy corruptions more firmly seated on thy soul,
And wilt thou, a small handfull of sinfull dust, that hast ten thousand times provoked the eyes of his glory, not tremble before him, comming on his horses and Chariots of salvation, his mighty Workes and powerfull Word? Shall a Lyon tremble and thou not afraid, who art ready to tremble with a thought of that poore creature? Shall the Heavens bow, the deepe begge for mercy,
And wilt thou, a small handful of sinful dust, that hast ten thousand times provoked the eyes of his glory, not tremble before him, coming on his Horses and Chariots of salvation, his mighty Works and powerful Word? Shall a lion tremble and thou not afraid, who art ready to tremble with a Thought of that poor creature? Shall the Heavens bow, the deep beg for mercy,
and thou be senselesse? Shall all creatures quake for the sin of man, and sinfull man be secure? know you not that the time is comming wherein such men will desire the trembling Rockes, to be a covert to their more affrighted soules?
and thou be senseless? Shall all creatures quake for the since of man, and sinful man be secure? know you not that the time is coming wherein such men will desire the trembling Rocks, to be a covert to their more affrighted Souls?
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Euphrates shall be dried up to give the Kings of the East a passage, Revel. 16. 12. Waters in the Scriptures are sometimes afflictions, sometimes people and Nations.
Euphrates shall be dried up to give the Kings of the East a passage, Revel. 16. 12. Waters in the Scriptures Are sometime afflictions, sometime people and nations.
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God has decked his House and made it glorious with the spoyles of all opposers. There you have the spoyles of Pharaoh, gathered up on the shore of the Red-Sea,
God has decked his House and made it glorious with the spoils of all opposers. There you have the spoils of Pharaoh, gathered up on the shore of the Red sea,
Exod. 15. There you have all the armour of Senacheribs mighty host with the rest of their spoyles, hung up to shew. 2 Ch. 32. 21. There you have the glory and throne and dominion of Nebuchadnezzar himselfe being turned into a Beast.
Exod 15. There you have all the armour of Senacherib's mighty host with the rest of their spoils, hung up to show. 2 Christ 32. 21. There you have the glory and throne and dominion of Nebuchadnezzar himself being turned into a Beast.
Ezek. 39. There you have the Imperiall Robes of Dioclesian and his companion abdicating themselves from the Empire for very madnesse that they could not prevaile against the Church.
Ezekiel 39. There you have the Imperial Robes of Diocletian and his Companion abdicating themselves from the Empire for very madness that they could not prevail against the Church.
Kings of armies shall fly apace and shee that taries at home shall divide the spoyle, Psal ▪ 68. 12. All opposers though Nations and Kingdomes shall perish and be utterly destroyed, Isa. 60. 12. Revel. 19. 18. God will not exalt any creature unto a pitch of opposition to himselfe, or to stand ▪ in the way of his workings.
Kings of armies shall fly apace and she that tarries At home shall divide the spoil, Psalm ▪ 68. 12. All opposers though nations and Kingdoms shall perish and be utterly destroyed, Isaiah 60. 12. Revel. 19. 18. God will not exalt any creature unto a pitch of opposition to himself, or to stand ▪ in the Way of his workings.
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Sun stand thou still upon Gibeon, and thou Moone in the valley of Ajalon, Josh. 10. 12. Who art thou, O great Mountaine? Before Zerubbabel, thou shalt become a plaine, Zech. 4. 7. The most Mountainous opposers shall be levelled,
Sun stand thou still upon Gibeon, and thou Moon in the valley of Ajalon, Josh. 10. 12. Who art thou, Oh great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel, thou shalt become a plain, Zechariah 4. 7. The most Mountainous opposers shall be leveled,
When the Decree is to bring forth, the fruit of the promise, it will overturne Empires, destroy Nations, divide Seas, ruine Armies, open Prisons, break Chaines and Fetters,
When the decree is to bring forth, the fruit of the promise, it will overturn Empires, destroy nations, divide Seas, ruin Armies, open Prisons, break Chains and Fetters,
The least promise of deliverance, if the season thereof be come, though it were shut up under strong and mighty powers, crafty counsells, dungeons and prisons,
The least promise of deliverance, if the season thereof be come, though it were shut up under strong and mighty Powers, crafty Counsels, dungeons and prisons,
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Have we seene nothing of this in our days? No Seas divided? no Jordans driven back? no Mountaines revelled? no Hills made to tremble? whence then was the late confusion of Armies? casting down of mighty ones, reviving of Dead bones, opening of prison-doores, bringing out the captive appointed to be slaine? Is it not from hence, that nothing can stand against the breakingout of a promise, in its appointed season? was the Lord displeased with the Rivers? was his Anger against the Walls and Houses, that he rode upon his Horses and Chariots of Salvation?
Have we seen nothing of this in our days? No Seas divided? no Jordans driven back? no Mountains reveled? no Hills made to tremble? whence then was the late confusion of Armies? casting down of mighty ones, reviving of Dead bones, opening of prison-doors, bringing out the captive appointed to be slain? Is it not from hence, that nothing can stand against the breakingout of a promise, in its appointed season? was the Lord displeased with the rivers? was his Anger against the Walls and Houses, that he road upon his Horses and Chariots of Salvation?
this is further confirmed, v. 9. Thy Bow was made quite naked, according to the Oathes of the tribes, thy word: Sela: thou diddest cleave the earth with Rivers.
this is further confirmed, v. 9. Thy Bow was made quite naked, according to the Oaths of the tribes, thy word: Sela: thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.
The Verse hath two parts 1. A generall proposition, Thy Bow was made, &c. 2. A particular confirmation of that proposition by instance, Thou diddest cleave the earth with Rivers.
The Verse hath two parts 1. A general proposition, Thy Bow was made, etc. 2. A particular confirmation of that proposition by instance, Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.
The proposition holds out two things: 1. What God did, he made his Bow quite naked. 2. The Rule he proceeded by herein, according to the oaths of the Tribes, even his word.
The proposition holds out two things: 1. What God did, he made his Bow quite naked. 2. The Rule he proceeded by herein, according to the Oaths of the Tribes, even his word.
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The exercising of Gods Power, is the making naked of his Bow. This he did in all those wonders, wherein he stretched out his hand, in bringing his people into the promised Land, here pointed at.
The exercising of God's Power, is the making naked of his Bow. This he did in all those wonders, wherein he stretched out his hand, in bringing his people into the promised Land, Here pointed At.
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O Lord according as thou promisedst, and ingagedst thy selfe by Covenant to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with their posterity, that thou wouldest give them the Land of Canaan to be theirs for an inheritance,
Oh Lord according as thou promisedst, and ingagedst thy self by Covenant to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with their posterity, that thou Wouldst give them the Land of Canaan to be theirs for an inheritance,
so by the dispensation of thy mighty power, thou hast fully accomplished it: and this he layeth down for the supportment of faith in a time of trouble.
so by the Dispensation of thy mighty power, thou hast Fully accomplished it: and this he Layeth down for the supportment of faith in a time of trouble.
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The Lord will certainely make good all his promises, and ingagements, to his people, though it cost him the making of his Bow quite naked, the manifestation of his power in the utmost dispensations thereof.
The Lord will Certainly make good all his promises, and engagements, to his people, though it cost him the making of his Bow quite naked, the manifestation of his power in the utmost dispensations thereof.
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This is still the close of all gratious issues of providence, God hath done all according as be promised. Josh. 22. 4. 2 Sam. 7. 21. He brought out his people of old, with a mighty hand, with temptations, signes and wonders,
This is still the close of all gracious issues of providence, God hath done all according as be promised. Josh. 22. 4. 2 Sam. 7. 21. He brought out his people of old, with a mighty hand, with temptations, Signs and wonders,
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and a stretched out arme, and all, because he would keepe the Oath which he had sworne, and the ingagement which he had made to their Fathers, Deut. 7. 8. What obstacles soever may lie in the way he hath done it, he will do it.
and a stretched out arm, and all, Because he would keep the Oath which he had sworn, and the engagement which he had made to their Father's, Deuteronomy 7. 8. What obstacles soever may lie in the Way he hath done it, he will do it.
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His ingaged Love must be carried along through so many secret mysterious marvels, as the Angels themselves desire to looke into, and shall for ever adore.
His engaged Love must be carried along through so many secret mysterious marvels, as the Angels themselves desire to look into, and shall for ever adore.
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yet his wisedome will find out a way, that he shall both do it, and suffer it, who is both God and Man. To make good his engagement to his elect, he spared not his onely Son:
yet his Wisdom will find out a Way, that he shall both do it, and suffer it, who is both God and Man. To make good his engagement to his elect, he spared not his only Son:
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A good man, if he want not power, will go through with his serious promises though he be ingaged to his own hurt, Psal. 15. 4. The power of the mighty God is serviceable to his will to the utmost.
A good man, if he want not power, will go through with his serious promises though he be engaged to his own hurt, Psalm 15. 4. The power of the mighty God is serviceable to his will to the utmost.
Here are many Attributes of God to make good this one thing, that his worke is perfect. His NONLATINALPHABET, selfe-sufficiency, Perfection, Righteousnesse.
Here Are many Attributes of God to make good this one thing, that his work is perfect. His, self-sufficiency, Perfection, Righteousness.
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Remember thy loving kindnesse, which thou swarest in thy Truth, Psal. 89. 4. It is impossible but that should come to passe which thou hast sworne in thy Truth.
remember thy loving kindness, which thou swarest in thy Truth, Psalm 89. 4. It is impossible but that should come to pass which thou hast sworn in thy Truth.
Jacob sayes he is lesse then all the Mercy and all the Truth of God, Gen. 32. 10. He sees Gods Truth in all his Mercy, by causing all things to come to passe, which he had promised him.
Jacob Says he is less then all the Mercy and all the Truth of God, Gen. 32. 10. He sees God's Truth in all his Mercy, by causing all things to come to pass, which he had promised him.
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But the great condition under the Gospell, being only the good of them, to whom any ingagement is made, we may positively lay down, that Gods Truth requires the Accomplishment of every engagement for his peoples good.
But the great condition under the Gospel, being only the good of them, to whom any engagement is made, we may positively lay down, that God's Truth requires the Accomplishment of every engagement for his peoples good.
Or if thou art not so well acquainted with the promises, search thine own wants, what thou standest absolutely in need of for thy good, that assuredly God hath promised.
Or if thou art not so well acquainted with the promises, search thine own Wants, what thou Standest absolutely in need of for thy good, that assuredly God hath promised.
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and their Nobles with fetters of Iron, to execute upon them the judgement written, as Psal. 149. 7, 8, 9? doth he bring them forth to burne the whore, to fight with the Beast and overcome him,
and their Nobles with fetters of Iron, to execute upon them the judgement written, as Psalm 149. 7, 8, 9? does he bring them forth to burn the whore, to fight with the Beast and overcome him,
though many combine and Associate themselves against them, in many places, in all places, though whole Kingdomes and mighty Armies appeare for their ruine, be they reviled and clamoured, by all round about them, all is one, Help they need,
though many combine and Associate themselves against them, in many places, in all places, though Whole Kingdoms and mighty Armies appear for their ruin, be they reviled and clamoured, by all round about them, all is one, Help they need,
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The surrender of Colchester the particular celebrated this day, though marching in the Reare for time, is for the weight in the Van. A mercy of the first magnitude.
The surrender of Colchester the particular celebrated this day, though marching in the Rear for time, is for the weight in the Van. A mercy of the First magnitude.
That the mouths of men are stopped, and their faces filled with shame, who made it their trade to revile and threaten the Saints of God, that the adverse strength, which hath lien hid these seven years, should be drawn forth united and broken to pieces;
That the mouths of men Are stopped, and their faces filled with shame, who made it their trade to revile and threaten the Saints of God, that the adverse strength, which hath lain hid these seven Years, should be drawn forth united and broken to Pieces;
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that the bitter service which men here underwent, should ever and anon be sweetned with refreshing tidings from other places, to keepe up theie spirits in wet, watching, cold and losse of bloud;
that the bitter service which men Here underwent, should ever and anon be sweetened with refreshing tidings from other places, to keep up they spirits in wet, watching, cold and loss of blood;
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Especially let us Remember how in three things the Lord made his Bow quite naked in this late deliverance. 1. In leavening the counsells of the enemy with their own folly.
Especially let us remember how in three things the Lord made his Bow quite naked in this late deliverance. 1. In leavening the Counsels of the enemy with their own folly.
Gods Power and the efficacy of his providence, is not more clearely manifested in any thing then in his effectuall working in the debates, advises, consultations and Reasonings of his Enemies:
God's Power and the efficacy of his providence, is not more clearly manifested in any thing then in his effectual working in the debates, advises, Consultations and Reasonings of his Enemies:
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The Sun is operative with his heate, where he reacheth not with his light, and hath an influence on pretious Mineralls, in the depths and darke bottomes of Rocks and Mountaines.
The Sun is operative with his heat, where he reaches not with his Light, and hath an influence on precious Minerals, in the depths and dark bottoms of Rocks and Mountains.
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All the counsellings, plottings, of Josephs Brethren, all the transactions of the Jewes, Herod, and Filate about the death of Christ, with other the like instances abundantly prove it.
All the counsellings, plottings, of Josephs Brothers, all the transactions of the Jews, Herod, and Filate about the death of christ, with other the like instances abundantly prove it.
What with some mens folly, others treachery, all our divisions, had not their own counsells set them on fighting, I think we should suddainly have chosen them,
What with Some men's folly, Others treachery, all our divisions, had not their own Counsels Set them on fighting, I think we should suddenly have chosen them,
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although they could not but suppose, that there were some gentlemen of publick and active spirits left, that would be industrious in opposition unto them.
although they could not but suppose, that there were Some gentlemen of public and active spirits left, that would be Industria in opposition unto them.
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Was not the Lord in their counsells also, when they suffered a small inconsiderable party in a little Village within a few miles of them, to grow into such a body as at length they durst not attempt,
Was not the Lord in their Counsels also, when they suffered a small inconsiderable party in a little Village within a few miles of them, to grow into such a body as At length they durst not attempt,
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when they might have broken their whole indeavour with halfe an hundred of men? Doubtlesse of innumerable such things as these, we may say with the Prophet, The Princes of Zoan are become fooles, the Princes of Noph are deceived, they have seduced the people,
when they might have broken their Whole endeavour with half an hundred of men? Doubtless of innumerable such things as these, we may say with the Prophet, The Princes of Zoan Are become Fools, the Princes of Noph Are deceived, they have seduced the people,
even they that are the stay of their Tribes, the Lord hath mingled a perverse spirit in the middest of them, they have caused the people to erre in every worke,
even they that Are the stay of their Tribes, the Lord hath mingled a perverse Spirit in the midst of them, they have caused the people to err in every work,
untill the very next day after their strength was broken, in the Neighbour Country of Kent. As if the Lord should have said, I have had you in a chaine all this while:
until the very next day After their strength was broken, in the Neighbour Country of Kent. As if the Lord should have said, I have had you in a chain all this while:
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Further these homebred eruptions were timely seasoned, to rouse, the discontented Souldiery, and divided Nation, to be ready to resist the Scottish invasion.
Further these Homebred eruptions were timely seasoned, to rouse, the discontented Soldiery, and divided nation, to be ready to resist the Scottish invasion.
God also being magnifyed in this, that in this sweet disposall of events, unto his glory, the counsells of many of those, in whom we thought we might confide, run totally crosse to the appearance of God in his providence.
God also being magnified in this, that in this sweet disposal of events, unto his glory, the Counsels of many of those, in whom we Thought we might confide, run totally cross to the appearance of God in his providence.
What shall wee say to these things, If the Lord be for us, who shall be against us? All these things come forth from the Lord of Hosts, who is wonderfull in couns•ll, and excellent in Operation.
What shall we say to these things, If the Lord be for us, who shall be against us? All these things come forth from the Lord of Hosts, who is wonderful in couns•ll, and excellent in Operation.
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The Commander in chief of all the forces in this Kingdome since his sitting down before Colchester, was proffered a passe to go beyond the Seas for his security.
The Commander in chief of all the forces in this Kingdom since his sitting down before Colchester, was proffered a pass to go beyond the Seas for his security.
Whence is it, that he hath now the necks of his enemies, and hath given any of them their lives at their intreaty? greater Armies then this, have bin buried under lesser walles;
Whence is it, that he hath now the necks of his enemies, and hath given any of them their lives At their entreaty? greater Armies then this, have been buried under lesser walls;
did not the number of the besieged at first, exceed the number of the besiegers? were not their Advantages great? their skill in war amongst men of their own perswasion, famous and renowned? so that the sitting down before it, was judged an action, meete only for them, who could believe they should see the Bow of God, made quite naked.
did not the number of the besieged At First, exceed the number of the besiegers? were not their Advantages great? their skill in war among men of their own persuasion, famous and renowned? so that the sitting down before it, was judged an actium, meet only for them, who could believe they should see the Bow of God, made quite naked.
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It had bin possible doubtlesse to Reasons eye, that many of those fictions, wherewith a faction in the great City fed themselves of the many Routings, Slaughters,
It had been possible doubtless to Reasons eye, that many of those fictions, wherewith a faction in the great city fed themselves of the many Routings, Slaughters,
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So let all thine enemies perish O Lord, but let them that love him, be as the Sun when he goeth forth in his might, and let the Land have rest for many years, Judg. 5. 31. This will discover unto us the bottome and rise of all Gods appearances for his people:
So let all thine enemies perish Oh Lord, but let them that love him, be as the Sun when he Goes forth in his might, and let the Land have rest for many Years, Judges 5. 31. This will discover unto us the bottom and rise of all God's appearances for his people:
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So they extorted all their mercies, and therefore they were attended with such sore judgements Whil'st the meat was in their mouths, the Plague was on their bones.
So they extorted all their Mercies, and Therefore they were attended with such soar Judgments Whilst the meat was in their mouths, the Plague was on their bones.
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Forty years after this, when the first whole evill generation was consumed, the children who were risen up in their fathers stead, fall a murmuring for water in the wildernesse of Zin:
Forty Years After this, when the First Whole evil generation was consumed, the children who were risen up in their Father's stead, fallen a murmuring for water in the Wilderness of Zin:
Further they are observed to be Rocks of flint, Psal. 114. 8. which turned the Rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountaine of waters, So Deut. 8. 15. A Rock into a poole,
Further they Are observed to be Rocks of flint, Psalm 114. 8. which turned the Rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of waters, So Deuteronomy 8. 15. A Rock into a pool,
and caused waters to run down like Rivers, Psal. 78. 15, 16. so also it is celebrated, Isa. 41. 18. Chap. 48. 21. Hos. 13. 5: and in many other places.
and caused waters to run down like rivers, Psalm 78. 15, 16. so also it is celebrated, Isaiah 41. 18. Chap. 48. 21. Hos. 13. 5: and in many other places.
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and with, or for these Rivers, God did cleave the earth, that is, either he provided channels for those streames to run in, that they might not be wasted on the surface of that sandy wildernesse,
and with, or for these rivers, God did cleave the earth, that is, either he provided channels for those streams to run in, that they might not be wasted on the surface of that sandy Wilderness,
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Great Rivers of water, brought out of flinty Rocks, running into prepared channells, to refresh a sinfull thirsty people, in a barren wildernesse, I think is a remarkeable mercy.
Great rivers of water, brought out of flinty Rocks, running into prepared channels, to refresh a sinful thirsty people, in a barren Wilderness, I think is a remarkable mercy.
Is there nothing but flints in this Rock? nothing but water in these streames? nothing but the Rod of Moses in the blowes given to it? Did the people receive no other refreshment,
Is there nothing but flints in this Rock? nothing but water in these streams? nothing but the Rod of Moses in the blows given to it? Did the people receive no other refreshment,
and that Rock was Christ, 1 Cor. 10. 4. Was not this Rock, a signe of that Rock of Ages on which the Church is built? Mat. 16. 18. Did not Moses smiting, hold out his being smitten with the Rod of God, Isa. 53. 4, 5? was not the powring out of these plentifull streames,
and that Rock was christ, 1 Cor. 10. 4. Was not this Rock, a Signen of that Rock of Ages on which the Church is built? Mathew 16. 18. Did not Moses smiting, hold out his being smitten with the Rod of God, Isaiah 53. 4, 5? was not the Pouring out of these plentiful streams,
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as the powring out of his pretious Blood, in a Sea of mercy, abundantly sufficient to refresh the whole fainting Church in the wildernesse? latet Christus in petra, here is Christ in this Rock.
as the Pouring out of his precious Blood, in a Sea of mercy, abundantly sufficient to refresh the Whole fainting Church in the Wilderness? latet Christus in Petra, Here is christ in this Rock.
Had Rome had wisdom to build on this Rock, though she had not had an infallibility, as she vainly now pretends, she might have had an infaillability (if I may so speak) yea she had never quite failed.
Had Room had Wisdom to built on this Rock, though she had not had an infallibility, as she vainly now pretends, she might have had an infaillability (if I may so speak) yea she had never quite failed.
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4. The most eminent temporall blessings, and suitable refreshment, (water from a Rock for them that are ready to perish) is but an obscure representation of that love of God,
4. The most eminent temporal blessings, and suitable refreshment, (water from a Rock for them that Are ready to perish) is but an Obscure representation of that love of God,
These and the like observations flowing from the typicall relation of the blessing intimated, shall not further be insisted on, one only I shall take from the Historiall Truth.
These and the like observations flowing from the typical Relation of the blessing intimated, shall not further be insisted on, one only I shall take from the Historial Truth.
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or a man probably suppose that divers millions of creatures should be refreshed with waters out of a Rock, where there was never any spring from the foundation of the world.
or a man probably suppose that diverse millions of creatures should be refreshed with waters out of a Rock, where there was never any spring from the Foundation of the world.
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I could lead you from that Mother deliverance, the womb of all others, the redemption that is in the bloud of Jesus, down through many dispensations of old,
I could led you from that Mother deliverance, the womb of all Others, the redemption that is in the blood of jesus, down through many dispensations of old,
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Look upon Peters deliverance, Act. 12. The night before he was to be slain, he was kept safe in a prison. A prison he had neither wil, nor power to break.
Look upon Peter's deliverance, Act. 12. The night before he was to be slave, he was kept safe in a prison. A prison he had neither will, nor power to break.
That it was also beyond the ready reach of much pretious faith, you have an example in those believers, who were gathered together in the house of Mary, v. 12. calling her mad, who first affirmed it, v. 15. and being astonished when their eyes beheld it, v. 16. The whole seeming so impossible to carnall Herod, after its accomplishment, that he slayes the keepers as false in their Hellish trust.
That it was also beyond the ready reach of much precious faith, you have an Exampl in those believers, who were gathered together in the house of Marry, v. 12. calling her mad, who First affirmed it, v. 15. and being astonished when their eyes beheld it, v. 16. The Whole seeming so impossible to carnal Herod, After its accomplishment, that he slays the keepers as false in their Hellish trust.
To make a worm a threshing instrument with teeth, to cause that instrument to beat Mountaines and hills into chaffe, that chaffe to be blowne away with the wind, that, that worm may rejoyce in God, to advance a small handfull of despised ones, to the ruine of Mountanous Empires,
To make a worm a threshing Instrument with teeth, to cause that Instrument to beatrice Mountains and hills into chaff, that chaff to be blown away with the wind, that, that worm may rejoice in God, to advance a small handful of despised ones, to the ruin of Mountainous Empires,
Eze. 37 3. The Prophet professeth that the deliverance promised was beyond his apprehension. Son of man can these bones live and I answered O Lord God thou knowest.
Ezekiel 37 3. The Prophet Professes that the deliverance promised was beyond his apprehension. Son of man can these bones live and I answered Oh Lord God thou Knowest.
In the application of promises to particular trials and extremities, Faith oftentimes is exceedingly disturbed, either in respect of persons, or things, or seasons.
In the application of promises to particular trials and extremities, Faith oftentimes is exceedingly disturbed, either in respect of Persons, or things, or seasons.
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Have your souls in spirituall trials never bin driven from all your outworks, unto this main fort? Hath not all hold of promises in time of triall given place to temptations, untill you have fallen down in All-sufficiency, and their found peace? God accounts a flight to the strong Tower of his Name, to be the most excellent Valour.
Have your Souls in spiritual trials never been driven from all your outworks, unto this main fort? Hath not all hold of promises in time of trial given place to temptations, until you have fallen down in All-sufficiency, and their found peace? God accounts a flight to the strong Tower of his Name, to be the most excellent Valour.
Oh if we could in all trials, lay our selves down in these armes of the Almighty, his Al-sufficiency in power and goodnes, oh how much of the haven should we have in our voyage,
O if we could in all trials, lay our selves down in these arms of the Almighty, his All-sufficiency in power and Goodness, o how much of the Haven should we have in our voyage,
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But they that waite upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint.
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When the Aegyptian Magicians see reall Miracles, beyond all their jugling pretences, they cry out this is the finger of God, Exo. 8. 19. profane Nebuchadnezzar beholding the deliverance of those three worthies, from the fiery Furnace, he owns them for the servants of the most high God, Dan. 3. 26. Daniel being preserved in the Lyons den Darius acknowledgeth the power and Kingdom of the livingGod, Dan. 6. 26 Glorious appearances of God for his people beyond the reach of reason, wrests from the World amazement,
When the Egyptian Magicians see real Miracles, beyond all their juggling pretences, they cry out this is the finger of God, Exo. 8. 19. profane Nebuchadnezzar beholding the deliverance of those three worthies, from the fiery Furnace, he owns them for the Servants of the most high God, Dan. 3. 26. daniel being preserved in the Lyons den Darius acknowledgeth the power and Kingdom of the livingGod, Dan. 6. 26 Glorious appearances of God for his people beyond the reach of reason, wrists from the World amazement,
or a chance happened to them, but conclude with the Egyptians, that fly they must for God fights for his people, Ex. 14. 25. If God should never give blessings but in such a way,
or a chance happened to them, but conclude with the egyptians, that fly they must for God fights for his people, Ex. 14. 25. If God should never give blessings but in such a Way,
Consider whether the mercy celebrated this day, ought not to be placed in this series of deliverances, brought from beyond the ken of sense and reason, from above the reach of much pretious faith.
Consider whither the mercy celebrated this day, ought not to be placed in this series of Deliverances, brought from beyond the ken of sense and reason, from above the reach of much precious faith.
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Such as these having gotten their Superiors under their power, their Governors under their disposall, their Restrainers under their restraint, their Opressors, as they thought, under their fury, what was it that kept in their fury & their revenge, which upon the like occasions and advantages, hath almost always bin executed? Seaech your stories, you will not find many that speak of such a deliverance.
Such as these having got their Superiors under their power, their Governors under their disposal, their Restrainers under their restraint, their Oppressors, as they Thought, under their fury, what was it that kept in their fury & their revenge, which upon the like occasions and advantages, hath almost always been executed? Seaech your stories, you will not find many that speak of such a deliverance.
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The North invaded, the South full of insurrections, Wales unsubdued, The great City, at least suffering men to lift up their hands against us ▪ So that to the eye of reason the issue of the whole, was if not lost, yet exceedingly hazardous:
The North invaded, the South full of insurrections, Wales unsubdued, The great city, At least suffering men to lift up their hands against us ▪ So that to the eye of reason the issue of the Whole, was if not lost, yet exceedingly hazardous:
Had they gone on as was probable they would, whether you had this day bin brought out to execution, or thrust into into a dungean, or carried up and down as a Pageant, I know not,
Had they gone on as was probable they would, whither you had this day been brought out to execution, or thrust into into a dungean, or carried up and down as a Pageant, I know not,
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that you being in their power, kept on purpose for their Rescue, if brought to any great straight, with the price of your Heads, to redeem their own, that they should be brought to greater distresse,
that you being in their power, kept on purpose for their Rescue, if brought to any great straight, with the price of your Heads, to Redeem their own, that they should be brought to greater distress,
then ever any before in this Kingdom, and you be delivered, without the lest help to them in their need, It was beyond your Freinds reason, who could not hope it, it was beyond your Enemies reason who never feared it,
then ever any before in this Kingdom, and you be Delivered, without the lest help to them in their need, It was beyond your Friends reason, who could not hope it, it was beyond your Enemies reason who never feared it,
4. The refusall of granting an exchange, for such persons, as they accounted more considerable then your selves, and whose enlargement might have advantaged the cause they professed to maintaine, exceedingly more then your restraint, what doth it but proclame your intended ruine? This was the way of deliverance, which for a long Season, Reason chiefly rested on, the maine pillar of all its building, which when it was cut in two, what could in it be seen but desolation.
4. The refusal of granting an exchange, for such Persons, as they accounted more considerable then your selves, and whose enlargement might have advantaged the cause they professed to maintain, exceedingly more then your restraint, what does it but proclaim your intended ruin? This was the Way of deliverance, which for a long Season, Reason chiefly rested on, the main pillar of all its building, which when it was Cut in two, what could in it be seen but desolation.
5. The straights you were at length reduced to, betwen your Enemies swords and your friends bullets, which intended for your deliverance, without the safeguard of providence, might havebin your ruin, peircing more then once, the house wherein you were.
5. The straights you were At length reduced to, between your Enemies swords and your Friends bullets, which intended for your deliverance, without the safeguard of providence, might havebin your ruin, piercing more then once, the house wherein you were.
If you could get but this one thing, by all your sufferings and Dangers, to trust the Lord, to the utmost extent of his promises, it would prove a blessed captivity.
If you could get but this one thing, by all your sufferings and Dangers, to trust the Lord, to the utmost extent of his promises, it would prove a blessed captivity.
All carnall feares would then be conquered, all sinfull compliances with wicked men removed, &c. Be exhorted to great Thankfulnesse, you that have bin made partakers of great deliverances.
All carnal fears would then be conquered, all sinful compliances with wicked men removed, etc. Be exhorted to great Thankfulness, you that have been made partakers of great Deliverances.
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then to flatter the Lord in trouble, and to decline upon deliverance in cold bloud. The Lord of Heaven give you strength to make good all your resolutions:
then to flatter the Lord in trouble, and to decline upon deliverance in cold blood. The Lord of Heaven give you strength to make good all your resolutions:
Consider, if, there be so much sweetnesse in a temporall deliverance, Oh what excellency is there in that Eternall Redemption, which we have in the Blood of Jesus? If we rejoice for deing delivered from them, who could have killed the body, what unspeakeable rejoysing is there in that mercy whereby we are freed from the wrath to come.
Consider, if, there be so much sweetness in a temporal deliverance, O what excellency is there in that Eternal Redemption, which we have in the Blood of jesus? If we rejoice for deing Delivered from them, who could have killed the body, what unspeakable rejoysing is there in that mercy whereby we Are freed from the wrath to come.
Cum vexamur ac premimur tum maxime gratias agimus indulgentissimo patri, quod corruptelam nostram non pati tur long ius procedere: hinc intelligimus nosesse Deo curae. Lactan.
Cum vexamur ac premimur tum maxim gratias agimus indulgentissimo patri, quod corruptelam nostram non pati tur long Just procedere: hinc intelligimus nosesse God Curae. Lactan
Bonum Agonum subituri estis in quo. Agonothetes Deus vivus est: Christarchos Spiritus Sanctus, corona aeternitatis brabium, Epithetes Jesus Christus. Tertul. ad Mar.
Bonum Agonum subituri Ye are in quo. Agonothetes Deus Vivus est: Christarchos Spiritus Sanctus, corona aeternitatis Brabium, Epithets jesus Christus. Tertulian and Mar.
Gloria est frequens de aliqua fama cum laude Ci. lib. 2. de inv. Consentiens ••us bonorum incorrupta vox bene judicantium de excellente virtute. Idem Tusc l. 3. Obs. 7.
Gloria est Frequent de Any fama cum laud Ci. lib. 2. de Inv. Consentiens ••us Bonorum incorrupta vox bene judicantium de excellent virtute. Idem Tuscany l. 3. Obs. 7.
No place in the County so threatned. No place in the County so preserved. Small undertakings there blessed: Great opposition blasted. Non nobis, domine non nobis.
No place in the County so threatened. No place in the County so preserved. Small undertakings there blessed: Great opposition blasted. Non nobis, domine non nobis.
Nero primus in Christianos ferociit: •ali dedicatore damnation is nostrae etiam gloriamur, qui enim scit illum intelligere potest, non nisi aliquod bonwn grande à Nerone damnatum Tertul. Apol.
Nero primus in Christians ferociit: •ali dedicatore damnation is Nostrae etiam Gloriamur, qui enim scit Ilum intelligere potest, non nisi aliquod bonwn Grande à Nero damnatum Tertulian Apollinarian
Quisfacile potest quale sit hoc malum verbis exprimere, quo invidus odio hominis, persequitur divinū munus in homine: Pros. vit cont. Invidia est tristitia de bon• proximi prout proprium malum aestimatur, & est diminutivum proprii boni. Aqu. 22. ae. q. 36. A. 1. c.
Quisfacile potest quale sit hoc malum verbis exprimere, quo Envious odio hominis, persequitur divinū munus in homine: Pros. vit contentedly. Invidia est Tristitia de bon• proximi prout proprium malum aestimatur, & est diminutivum proprii boni. Aqueduct 22. ae. q. 36. A. 1. c.
Quod homines peccant eorum est: quod peccando hoc velillud agant ex virtute Dei est, tenebras prout visū est dividentis. August. de praed. Oportet haereses esse, sed tamen non ideo bonum, haereses, quia eas esse oportebat: quasi non et malum oportuerit esse, nam et dominum teadi oportebat, sedvae traditori. Tertul. praef. ad. Haer. Cen. 45. 7. Gen. 50. 20. Acts 4. 27, 28.
Quod homines peccant Their est: quod peccando hoc velillud Agent ex virtute Dei est, Darkness prout visū est dividentis. August. de Praed. Oportet Heresies esse, sed tamen non ideo bonum, Heresies, quia eas esse Opportune: quasi non et malum oportuerit esse, nam et dominum teadi Opportune, sedvae traditori. Tertulian Preface. ad. Haer Cen 45. 7. Gen. 50. 20. Acts 4. 27, 28.
