A sermon preached to the Honourable House of Commons, in Parliament assembled: on January 31. A day of solemne humiliation. With a discourse about toleration, and the duty of the civill magistrate about religion, thereunto annexed. Humbly presented to them, and all peace-loving men of this nation. / By John Owen, pastor of the Church of Christ, which is at Coggeshall in Essex.
A Sermon Preached to the Honourable House of Commons, Jan. 31. 1648. JEREMIAH 15. Ver. 19, 20. — Let them returne to thee, but returne not thou unto them.
A Sermon Preached to the Honourable House of Commons, Jan. 31. 1648. JEREMIAH 15. Ver. 19, 20. — Let them return to thee, but return not thou unto them.
THE words of my Text having a full dependance upon, and flowing out from, the maine subject matter of the whole Chapter; I must of necessity take a view thereof,
THE words of my Text having a full dependence upon, and flowing out from, the main Subject matter of the Whole Chapter; I must of necessity take a view thereof,
And this the rather are my thoughts led unto, because the whole Transaction of things between the Lord and a stubbornely sinfull Nation, exceedingly accommodated to the carrying on of the controversie, he is now pleading with that wherein wee live, is set out (as wee say) to the life therein.
And this the rather Are my thoughts led unto, Because the Whole Transaction of things between the Lord and a stubbornly sinful nation, exceedingly accommodated to the carrying on of the controversy, he is now pleading with that wherein we live, is Set out (as we say) to the life therein.
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4. The state and condition of the Prophet, with the frame and deportment of his spirit, under those bitter dispensations of providence, vers. 10. and 15, 16, 17, 18.
4. The state and condition of the Prophet, with the frame and deportment of his Spirit, under those bitter dispensations of providence, vers. 10. and 15, 16, 17, 18.
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1. There is the denuntiation of fearfull wasting destroying Judgements to sinfull Jerusalem, vers. 2. and so onwards, with some interposed ejaculations, concerning her inevitable ruine, as vers. 5, 6.
1. There is the denunciation of fearful wasting destroying Judgments to sinful Jerusalem, vers. 2. and so onward, with Some interposed ejaculations, Concerning her inevitable ruin, as vers. 5, 6.
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Here's death, sword, famine, captivity, vers. 2. banishment, v. 4. unpittied desolation, v. 5. redoubled destruction, bereaving, fanning, spoyling, &c. v. 6, 7, 8, 9. That universall devastation of the whole people, which came upon them in the Babilonish Captivity, is the thing here intended;
Here's death, sword, famine, captivity, vers. 2. banishment, v. 4. unpitied desolation, v. 5. redoubled destruction, bereaving, fanning, spoiling, etc. v. 6, 7, 8, 9. That universal devastation of the Whole people, which Come upon them in the Babylonish Captivity, is the thing Here intended;
The meanes of its accomplishment by particuler Plagues and Judgements, in their severall kinds (for the greater dread and terrour) being at large annumerate:
The means of its accomplishment by particular Plagues and Judgments, in their several Kinds (for the greater dread and terror) being At large annumerate:
Luke 26. 14. &c. Deut. 28. 15. &c. Fulfilling hereby what he had devised, accomplishing the word he had commanded in the dayes of old, Lam. 2. 17. That which hence I shall observe is onely from the variety of these particulars, which are held out as the meanes of the intended Desolation.
Lycia 26. 14. etc. Deuteronomy 28. 15. etc. Fulfilling hereby what he had devised, accomplishing the word he had commanded in the days of old, Lam. 2. 17. That which hence I shall observe is only from the variety of these particulars, which Are held out as the means of the intended Desolation.
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As there is with him NONLATINALPHABET manifold and various Grace, 1 Pet. 4. 10. Love and compassion making out it selfe in choice variety, suited to our manifold indigencies:
As there is with him manifold and various Grace, 1 Pet. 4. 10. Love and compassion making out it self in choice variety, suited to our manifold Indigencies:
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and from those, that cry, take him away, hee can take him away in his wrath, Hosea 13. 10, 11. Oh, that this might seale up instruction to our owne soules;
and from those, that cry, take him away, he can take him away in his wrath, Hosea 13. 10, 11. O, that this might seal up instruction to our own Souls;
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What variety of calamities have we beene exercised withall, for sundry yeares? What Pharoah-like spirits have we had under them? Oh that we were delivered this once, and then all were well!
What variety of calamities have we been exercised withal, for sundry Years? What Pharaoh-like spirits have we had under them? O that we were Delivered this once, and then all were well!
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How doe we spend all our thoughts to extricate our selves from our present pressures? If this hedge, this pit were passed, wee should have smooth ground to walke in!
How do we spend all our thoughts to extricate our selves from our present pressures? If this hedge, this pit were passed, we should have smooth ground to walk in!
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and Canker your Wealth? And When you were escaped out of the field from the Lyon and the Beare, appoint a Serpent to bite you, leaning upon the wals of your owne house? In vaine doe you seek to stop the streames, while the Fountaines are open;
and Canker your Wealth? And When you were escaped out of the field from the lion and the Bear, appoint a Serpent to bite you, leaning upon the walls of your own house? In vain do you seek to stop the streams, while the Fountains Are open;
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turne your selves whither you will, bring your selves into what condition you can, nothing but peace and reconciliation with the God of all these judgements, can give you rest in the day of Visitation:
turn your selves whither you will, bring your selves into what condition you can, nothing but peace and reconciliation with the God of all these Judgments, can give you rest in the day of Visitation:
The second thing here exprest, is the procuring cause of these various Judgements set downe, v. 4. — because of Manasseh sonne of Hezekiah King of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem.
The second thing Here expressed, is the procuring cause of these various Judgments Set down, v. 4. — Because of Manasses son of Hezekiah King of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem.
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that, For his sinne Judah should surely be destroyed, 2 Kings 21. 11. Yea when they had a little reviving under Josiah, and the bowels of the Lord began to worke in compassion towards them;
that, For his sin Judah should surely be destroyed, 2 Kings 21. 11. Yea when they had a little reviving under Josiah, and the bowels of the Lord began to work in compassion towards them;
yet as it were, remembring the provocation of this Manasseh, he recals his thoughts of mercy, 2 Kings 23. 26, 27. The disposing of divine and humane things, is oftentimes very oposite.
yet as it were, remembering the provocation of this Manasses, he recalls his thoughts of mercy, 2 Kings 23. 26, 27. The disposing of divine and humane things, is oftentimes very opposite.
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Three things present themselves for the Vindication of the equity of Gods righteous judgments, in the recompencing the sins of the King upon the people.
Three things present themselves for the Vindication of the equity of God's righteous Judgments, in the recompensing the Sins of the King upon the people.
1. The Concurrence and Influence of the Peoples power into their Rule and Government: They that set him up, may justly be called to answer for his miscarriage.
1. The Concurrence and Influence of the Peoples power into their Rule and Government: They that Set him up, may justly be called to answer for his miscarriage.
If thou wilt have a King after the manner of the Nation, Deut. 17. 14. 1 Sam. 8. 7. though for particulars, himselfe (according to his supreame soveraignty) placed in many, by peculiar exemption, otherwise his providence was served by their plenary consent,
If thou wilt have a King After the manner of the nation, Deuteronomy 17. 14. 1 Sam. 8. 7. though for particulars, himself (according to his supreme sovereignty) placed in many, by peculiar exemption, otherwise his providence was served by their plenary consent,
or by such dispensation of things as you have related, 1 Kings 16. 21, 22. Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts, halfe of the people followed Tibni the sonne of Ginath to make him King, and halfe followed Omri:
or by such Dispensation of things as you have related, 1 Kings 16. 21, 22. Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts, half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath to make him King, and half followed Omri:
2 Because for feare of Manasse's cruelty, or to flatter him in his tyranny for their owne advantage, the greatest part of the people had apostatized from the wayes and worship of Hezekiah, to comply with him in his sinne.
2 Because for Fear of Manasse's cruelty, or to flatter him in his tyranny for their own advantage, the greatest part of the people had apostatized from the ways and worship of Hezekiah, to comply with him in his sin.
As at another time they willingly walked after the Commandement, Hos. 5. 11. And this is plainly exprest, 2 Kings 21. 9. Manasseh seduced the people to doe more evil then the Nations.
As At Another time they willingly walked After the Commandment, Hos. 5. 11. And this is plainly expressed, 2 Kings 21. 9. Manasses seduced the people to do more evil then the nations.
and all the Congregation said that they would doe so, because the thing was right in their eyes, 2 Chron. 13. 2. So they bargaine with Rehoboam about their subjection, upon condition of a moderate Rule, 1 Kings 12. By vertue of which power also they delivered Jeremiah from the Prophets and Priests that would have put him to death, Ier. 26. 16. And on this ground might justly feed on the fruit of their own neglected duty.
and all the Congregation said that they would do so, Because the thing was right in their eyes, 2 Chronicles 13. 2. So they bargain with Rehoboam about their subjection, upon condition of a moderate Rule, 1 Kings 12. By virtue of which power also they Delivered Jeremiah from the prophets and Priests that would have put him to death, Jeremiah 26. 16. And on this ground might justly feed on the fruit of their own neglected duty.
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And therefore these things being written for our example, it cannot but be of great concernment to us, to know what were those sinnes which wrapt up the people of God in irrevocable destruction:
And Therefore these things being written for our Exampl, it cannot but be of great concernment to us, to know what were those Sins which wrapped up the people of God in irrevocable destruction:
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or to his persecution, in subordination to his false worship instituted as before (as the Pope and his Adherents have devoured whole Nations in ordine ad spiritualia ) is not apparent:
or to his persecution, in subordination to his false worship instituted as before (as the Pope and his Adherents have devoured Whole nations in Order ad spiritualia) is not apparent:
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Nebuchadnezzar sets up his great Image, and the next news you heare, the Saints are in the furnace, Dan. 3. 20. You seldome see a fabricke of humane invented worship, but either the foundation or top-stone is laid in the blood of Gods people.
Nebuchadnezzar sets up his great Image, and the next news you hear, the Saints Are in the furnace, Dan. 3. 20. You seldom see a fabric of humane invented worship, but either the Foundation or topstone is laid in the blood of God's people.
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then peaceable, gentle, easie to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisie, James 3. 17. when the other is earthly, sensuall, devillish, bringging along envying, strife, contention,
then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy, James 3. 17. when the other is earthly, sensual, devilish, bringing along envying, strife, contention,
Those two are the Bell and Dragon, that what by their actings, what by their deservings, have swallowed that Ocean of blood which hath flowed from the veines of millions of millions slaine upon the face of the earth.
Those two Are the Bell and Dragon, that what by their actings, what by their deservings, have swallowed that Ocean of blood which hath flowed from the Veins of millions of millions slain upon the face of the earth.
and the Tale of them, whose lives have been sacrificed to the insatiable Ambition and Tyranny of blood-thirsty Potentates, with the issues of Gods just vengeance on the sons of men,
and the Tale of them, whose lives have been sacrificed to the insatiable Ambition and Tyranny of bloodthirsty Potentates, with the issues of God's just vengeance on the Sons of men,
for complyance in these two things, and you will have gathered in the whole Harvest of blood, leaving but a few stragling gleanings upon other occasions.
for compliance in these two things, and you will have gathered in the Whole Harvest of blood, leaving but a few straggling gleanings upon other occasions.
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And if these things have been sound in England, and the present administration with sincere humiliation, doe not runne crosse to vnravell this close woven webb of destruction, all thoughts of recovery will quickly be too late.
And if these things have been found in England, and the present administration with sincere humiliation, do not run cross to vnravell this close woven web of destruction, all thoughts of recovery will quickly be too late.
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As if the Lord should say, All that I can doe in such a case as this, I would grant at the intercession of Moses and Samuel, or others interceding in their spirit and zeale;
As if the Lord should say, All that I can do in such a case as this, I would grant At the Intercession of Moses and Samuel, or Others interceding in their Spirit and zeal;
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For three transgressions and for foure the Lord will not turne away the iniquity of a people, Amos 1. 9. When the sinne of the Amorites hath filled the cup of vengeance, they must drinke it, Gen. 15. 16. England under severall Administrations of civill Government, hath fallen twice: yea thrice into Nation-destroying sinnes;
For three transgressions and for foure the Lord will not turn away the iniquity of a people, Amos 1. 9. When the sin of the amorites hath filled the cup of vengeance, they must drink it, Gen. 15. 16. England under several Administrations of civil Government, hath fallen twice: yea thrice into Nation-destroying Sins;
If you should stumble (which the Lord avere) at the same blocke of impiety and cruelty, there is not another sifting to be made to reserve any graines from the ground;
If you should Stumble (which the Lord avere) At the same block of impiety and cruelty, there is not Another sifting to be made to reserve any grains from the ground;
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If Moses would but have stood out of the gap, and let the Almighty goe, he had broken in upon the whole Host of Israel, Exo. 32. 9, 10. And let it by the way be observed of the spirit of Samuel, that when the people of God were most exorbitant, he cryeth, as for me, God forbid that I should sinne against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you, 1 Sam. 12. 23. Scarce answered by those, who if their interest be no served, or at best, their reason satisfied, will scarce yield a prayer for,
If Moses would but have stood out of the gap, and let the Almighty go, he had broken in upon the Whole Host of Israel, Exo. 32. 9, 10. And let it by the Way be observed of the Spirit of Samuel, that when the people of God were most exorbitant, he Cries, as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you, 1 Sam. 12. 23. Scarce answered by those, who if their Interest be no served, or At best, their reason satisfied, will scarce yield a prayer for,
For us seeing that praying Deliverers are more prevalent then fighting Deliverers (it is though Moses and Samuel, not Gideon and Sampson, stood before me) as some decay, let us gather strength in the Lord, that bee may have never the more rest for their giving over, untill hee establish mount Zyon a praise in the earth.
For us seeing that praying Deliverers Are more prevalent then fighting Deliverers (it is though Moses and Samuel, not gideon and Sampson, stood before me) as Some decay, let us gather strength in the Lord, that bee may have never the more rest for their giving over, until he establish mount Zion a praise in the earth.
and here we find him expressing two things of himselfe. 1. What he found from others, v. 10. 2. What hee wrestled withall in his owne spirit, v. 15, 16, 17, 18.
and Here we find him expressing two things of himself. 1. What he found from Others, v. 10. 2. What he wrestled withal in his own Spirit, v. 15, 16, 17, 18.
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The returne which Gods Labourers meet withall in this Generation, is in the number of those things, whereof there is none new under the Sun. Men, that under God, deliver a Kingdom, may have the Kingdoms curses for their paines.
The return which God's Labourers meet withal in this Generation, is in the number of those things, whereof there is none new under the Sun. Men, that under God, deliver a Kingdom, may have the Kingdoms curses for their pains.
When Moses had brought the people of Israel out of Bondage, by that wonderfull and unparallel'd deliverance, being forced to appeare with the Lord for the destruction of Corah and his Associates, who would have seduced the Congregation to its utter ruine, he receives at length this reward of all his travell, labour and paines, All the Congregation gathered themselves against him and Aaron, laying murther and sedition to their charge, telling them they had killed the people of the Lord, Numb.
When Moses had brought the people of Israel out of Bondage, by that wonderful and unparalleled deliverance, being forced to appear with the Lord for the destruction of Corah and his Associates, who would have seduced the Congregation to its utter ruin, he receives At length this reward of all his travel, labour and pains, All the Congregation gathered themselves against him and Aaron, laying murder and sedition to their charge, telling them they had killed the people of the Lord, Numb.
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Behold I and the Children wbom God hath given me, are for signes and for wonders in Israel, Isa. 8. 15. Cum ab hominibus damnamur, à Deo absolvimur: Mans condemnation and Gods absolution, doe not seldome meet upon the same persons, for the same things:
Behold I and the Children wbom God hath given me, Are for Signs and for wonders in Israel, Isaiah 8. 15. Cum ab hominibus damnamur, à God absolvimur: men condemnation and God's absolution, do not seldom meet upon the same Persons, for the same things:
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but in the matter of their God, and that is enough to have them to the Lyons, Dan. 6. 5. He that might be honoured for compassing the ends suiting his owne Worldly Interest, and will cheerefully undergoe dishonour for going beyond, to suit the designe of God, hath surely some impression upon his spirit, that is from above.
but in the matter of their God, and that is enough to have them to the Lyons, Dan. 6. 5. He that might be honoured for compassing the ends suiting his own Worldly Interest, and will cheerfully undergo dishonour for going beyond, to suit the Design of God, hath surely Some impression upon his Spirit, that is from above.
as you may see at large, v. 15, 16, 17, 18. In darke and difficult dispensations of Providence, Gods choisest servants are oftentimes ready to faint under the burthen of them.
as you may see At large, v. 15, 16, 17, 18. In dark and difficult dispensations of Providence, God's Choicest Servants Are oftentimes ready to faint under the burden of them.
In the like strait another time, see what a miserable conclusion he draws, of all his being exercised under the hand of God, Psal. 73. 13. Verily I have clensed my heart in VAINE,
In the like strait Another time, see what a miserable conclusion he draws, of all his being exercised under the hand of God, Psalm 73. 13. Verily I have cleansed my heart in VAIN,
And againe, Psal. 116. 11. He saith in the perturbation of his mind, All men are lyars: That all the promises, all the encouragements, which in his way he had received from God should faile of their accomplishment.
And again, Psalm 116. 11. He Says in the perturbation of his mind, All men Are liars: That all the promises, all the encouragements, which in his Way he had received from God should fail of their accomplishment.
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It is not with them, as it was with that wicked King of Israel, who being disappointed of peace and del•verance in his owne time, crys out, This evill is of the Lord,
It is not with them, as it was with that wicked King of Israel, who being disappointed of peace and del•verance in his own time, cries out, This evil is of the Lord,
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why should I waite upon him any longer, 2 Kings 16. 33. The season of deliverance suited not his exp•ctation; therefore he quite throweth off the Lord and his protection.
why should I wait upon him any longer, 2 Kings 16. 33. The season of deliverance suited not his exp•ctation; Therefore he quite throweth off the Lord and his protection.
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Not unlike many among our selves, whose desires and expectations being not satisfied in the closing of our distractions, according to the way, which themselves had framed for the Lord to walke in, are ready to cast off his cause, his protection to comply with the enemies of his Name, Si Deus homini non placuerit, Deus non erit:
Not unlike many among our selves, whose Desires and Expectations being not satisfied in the closing of our distractions, according to the Way, which themselves had framed for the Lord to walk in, Are ready to cast off his cause, his protection to comply with the enemies of his Name, Si Deus Homini non placuerit, Deus non erit:
and fainting in their strength, they breake out oft times into passionate complaints (as Jeremy for a Cottage in the Wildernesse) but yet for the maine holding firme to the Lord:
and fainting in their strength, they break out oft times into passionate complaints (as Jeremiah for a Cottage in the Wilderness) but yet for the main holding firm to the Lord:
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Now this the Lord usually doth in the execution of his judgements, Thy righteousnesse is like the great Mountaines, thy judgements are a great deep, Psal. 36. 6. His righteousnesse, his kindnesse is like a great Mountaine, that is easie to be seen, a man cannot overlooke it,
Now this the Lord usually does in the execution of his Judgments, Thy righteousness is like the great Mountains, thy Judgments Are a great deep, Psalm 36. 6. His righteousness, his kindness is like a great Mountain, that is easy to be seen, a man cannot overlook it,
Who can look into the bottome of the Sea, or know what is done in the depths thereof? Gods works in their accomplishment are oftentimes so unsuited to the reasons and apprehensions of men, that very many who have been strong in desires,
Who can look into the bottom of the Sea, or know what is done in the depths thereof? God's works in their accomplishment Are oftentimes so unsuited to the Reasons and apprehensions of men, that very many who have been strong in Desires,
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It is evident from the Gospel, that the people of the Jewes were full of expectation and longing for the great work of the comming of the Messias, just at the season wherein he came,
It is evident from the Gospel, that the people of the Jews were full of expectation and longing for the great work of the coming of the Messias, just At the season wherein he Come,
yet being come, because not accommodated to their prae imaginations, they rejected him, as having neither forme nor comelinesse in him to be desired, Isa. 53. 2. And the Prophet Amos telleth many, Who desired the day of the Lord, that, that day should be darknesse to them and not light, Amos 5. 18, 20. So in every Generation many desirers of the accomplishment of Gods work, are shaken off from any share therein, by finding it unsuited to their reasons and expectations.
yet being come, Because not accommodated to their Prae Imaginations, they rejected him, as having neither Form nor comeliness in him to be desired, Isaiah 53. 2. And the Prophet Amos Telleth many, Who desired the day of the Lord, that, that day should be darkness to them and not Light, Amos 5. 18, 20. So in every Generation many desirers of the accomplishment of God's work, Are shaken off from any share therein, by finding it unsuited to their Reasons and Expectations.
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Now when the Lord is pleased thus to walke in darknesse, many being not able to trace him in his dispensations, are ready to lye downe and sink under the burden:
Now when the Lord is pleased thus to walk in darkness, many being not able to trace him in his dispensations, Are ready to lie down and sink under the burden:
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but that I should have condemned the generation of thy Children, Psal. 73. 15. And truely God never leaves us without to much light, but that we may see clearly where he is not, and so by recounting particulars we may be rolled where he is, though his goings there be not so clear.
but that I should have condemned the generation of thy Children, Psalm 73. 15. And truly God never leaves us without to much Light, but that we may see clearly where he is not, and so by recounting particulars we may be rolled where he is, though his goings there be not so clear.
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if they leave waiting on the Lord, because the evill is of him, if they cast in their Lot with the portion of the ungodly, they will in the end perish in their Gainsaying: But as for such, as what for want of light, what for want of faith, sit downe and sigh in darknesse, be not too hasty in laying further burdens on them:
if they leave waiting on the Lord, Because the evil is of him, if they cast in their Lot with the portion of the ungodly, they will in the end perish in their Gainsaying: But as for such, as what for want of Light, what for want of faith, fit down and sighs in darkness, be not too hasty in laying further burdens on them:
When first the Confederacy was entred into, by the Protestant Princes in Germany against Charles the fift, Luther himselfe for a season was bewildred,
When First the Confederacy was entered into, by the Protestant Princes in Germany against Charles the fift, Luther himself for a season was bewildered,
though the Lord gave it not the desired issue, Sleid. Com. Lib. 8. Our Saviour Christ askes, If when becomes, hee shall finde faith on the earth, Luke 18. 8. It is his comming with the spirit of judgement and burning, a day of Tryall and Visitation, he there speaks of:
though the Lord gave it not the desired issue, Sleid. Come Lib. 8. Our Saviour christ asks, If when becomes, he shall find faith on the earth, Lycia 18. 8. It is his coming with the Spirit of judgement and burning, a day of Trial and Visitation, he there speaks of:
I come in the fift place to Gods direction to you for the future, in this state and condition, which being spread in diverse Verses as the Lord gives it to the Prophet, I shall meddle with no more of it,
I come in the fift place to God's direction to you for the future, in this state and condition, which being spread in diverse Verses as the Lord gives it to the Prophet, I shall meddle with no more of it,
The people would not be prevailed with, to come up to the mind of God, they continuing in their stubbornnesse, the Lord would not be prevailed with, to avert the threatned Desolation;
The people would not be prevailed with, to come up to the mind of God, they Continuing in their stubbornness, the Lord would not be prevailed with, to avert the threatened Desolation;
In this strait, the Lord comes in with his direction, Let them returne unto thee, &c. Keep thy station, performe thy duty, comply not with the Children of Backslyding. But what ever be the essue, if there be any closing wrought, let it be, by working them off from their wayes of Folly.
In this strait, the Lord comes in with his direction, Let them return unto thee, etc. Keep thy station, perform thy duty, comply not with the Children of Backsliding. But what ever be the essue, if there be any closing wrought, let it be, by working them off from their ways of Folly.
Plausible complyances of men in Authority, with those, against whom they are employed, are Treacherous contrivances against the God of Heaven, by whom they are employed.
Plausible compliances of men in authority, with those, against whom they Are employed, Are Treacherous contrivances against the God of Heaven, by whom they Are employed.
If God be so provoked, that he curseth him, who doth his worke negligently, what is he by them that do it Treacherously? when he gives a sword into the hands of men,
If God be so provoked, that he Curseth him, who does his work negligently, what is he by them that do it Treacherously? when he gives a sword into the hands of men,
but if the Magistrate will have glory, if he will not bring upon himselfe Dishonour by dishonouring of God, he is to search and finde out the Transgressions, with whose Cognizance he is entrusted,
but if the Magistrate will have glory, if he will not bring upon himself Dishonour by Dishonoring of God, he is to search and find out the Transgressions, with whose Cognizance he is Entrusted,
If the Lord curse them, who come not forth to his helpe against the mighty, Judg. 5. 23. What is their due, who being called forth by him, doe yet helpe the mighty against him? For a man to take part with the Kingdomes Enemies is no small crime;
If the Lord curse them, who come not forth to his help against the mighty, Judges 5. 23. What is their endue, who being called forth by him, do yet help the mighty against him? For a man to take part with the Kingdoms Enemies is no small crime;
yet have not some in our dayes arrived at that stupendious Impudence, that when as private persons they have declaimed against the Enemies of the Nation,
yet have not Some in our days arrived At that stupendious Impudence, that when as private Persons they have declaimed against the Enemies of the nation,
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But he that justifieth the wicked, and condemneth the Just, are both an Abhomination to the Lord, Prov. 17. 15. and not only to the Lord, but to good men also;
But he that Justifieth the wicked, and Condemneth the Just, Are both an Abomination to the Lord, Curae 17. 15. and not only to the Lord, but to good men also;
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I speake only as to the Generall (for mee let all particulers find mercy) with a sad Remembrance of the late workings of things amongst us, with those vile sordid compliances which grew upon the spirits of Magistrates and Ministers with those, whose Garments were died with the blood of Gods Saints and precious ones (as formerly they were called,
I speak only as to the General (for me let all particulars find mercy) with a sad Remembrance of the late workings of things among us, with those vile sordid compliances which grew upon the spirits of Magistrates and Ministers with those, whose Garments were died with the blood of God's Saints and precious ones (as formerly they were called,
but Pretences and Accusations must be found out against such as fellow with them, when they begin to call darkenesse light, they will ere long call light darkness: by which meanes, our eyes have seen, men of their owne accord laying down the weapons werewith at first they fought against Opposers,
but Pretences and Accusations must be found out against such as fellow with them, when they begin to call darkness Light, they will ere long call Light darkness: by which means, our eyes have seen, men of their own accord laying down the weapons wherewith At First they fought against Opposers,
Now this Revolting from principles of Religion and Righteousnesse, to a complyance with any sinfull way or person, is a Treacherous Opposition to the God of Heaven; for,
Now this Revolting from principles of Religion and Righteousness, to a compliance with any sinful Way or person, is a Treacherous Opposition to the God of Heaven; for,
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2. That Desire of perishing things, which hath a mixture of Covetousnesse and Ambition. The first maketh men wary, what they doe against men, the other maketh them weary of doing any thing for God,
2. That Desire of perishing things, which hath a mixture of Covetousness and Ambition. The First makes men wary, what they do against men, the other makes them weary of doing any thing for God,
when once Magistrates begin to listen after quid sequitur's, and so to with-draw from doing good, for Feare of suffering evill, paths of wickedness are quickly returned unto,
when once Magistrates begin to listen After quid sequitur's, and so to withdraw from doing good, for fear of suffering evil, paths of wickedness Are quickly returned unto,
then all the other clamours of the Jewes; yea, was not the whole Sanedrim swayed to desperate villany, for feare the Romans should come and take away their Kingdome? John 11. 48. When men begin once to distrust that God will leave them in the bryars, to wrestle it out themselves (for unbeliefe lyeth at the bottome of carnall feare) they quickely turne themselves to contrivances of their owne,
then all the other clamours of the Jews; yea, was not the Whole Sanhedrin swayed to desperate villainy, for Fear the Roman should come and take away their Kingdom? John 11. 48. When men begin once to distrust that God will leave them in the briars, to wrestle it out themselves (for unbelief lies At the bottom of carnal Fear) they quickly turn themselves to contrivances of their own,
for their owne safety, their owne prosperity, which commonly is by obliging those unto them by compliances, in an opposition to whom they might oblige the Almighty to their assistance:
for their own safety, their own Prosperity, which commonly is by obliging those unto them by compliances, in an opposition to whom they might oblige the Almighty to their assistance:
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surely they conclude hee wants either Truth or Power to support them in his employment. If a Prince should send an Embassadour to a Forreigne State to treat about Peace, or to denounce War;
surely they conclude he Wants either Truth or Power to support them in his employment. If a Prince should send an Ambassador to a Foreign State to Treat about Peace, or to denounce War;
who, when hee comes there, distrusting his Masters Power to make good his undertaking, should comply and winde up his Interest with them to whom he was sent, suffering his Soveraign• errant to fall to the ground, would hee not be esteemed as arrant a Traitor as ever lived? And yet though this be clipt coine among men, it is put upon the Lord every day as currant.
who, when he comes there, distrusting his Masters Power to make good his undertaking, should comply and wind up his Interest with them to whom he was sent, suffering his Soveraign• errant to fallen to the ground, would he not be esteemed as arrant a Traitor as ever lived? And yet though this be clipped coin among men, it is put upon the Lord every day as currant.
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and the Son of man that shall be as grasse, forgetting the Lord our maker, Isa. 51. 12. are all those prudential follies, which exercise the mindes of most men in authority, making them, especially in times of difficulties, to regulate and square all their proceedings, by what suites their owne safety and particular interests, counselling, advising, working for themselves, quite forgetting by whom they are entrusted,
and the Son of man that shall be as grass, forgetting the Lord our maker, Isaiah 51. 12. Are all those prudential follies, which exercise the minds of most men in Authority, making them, especially in times of difficulties, to regulate and square all their proceedings, by what suits their own safety and particular interests, counseling, advising, working for themselves, quite forgetting by whom they Are Entrusted,
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Hence was the sparing of the fat Cattell, and of Agag by Saul, 1. Sam. 15. When those two qualifications close on any, they are diametrally opposed to that frame which of God is required in them, viz. That they should be men fearing God, and hating covetousnesse:
Hence was the sparing of the fat Cattle, and of Agag by Saul, 1. Sam. 15. When those two qualifications close on any, they Are diametrally opposed to that frame which of God is required in them, viz. That they should be men fearing God, and hating covetousness:
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as have been heretofore, viz. That wee have powred out our prayers, jeoparded our lives, wasted our estates, spent our blood, to serve the lusts and compasse the designs of ambitious ungodly men.
as have been heretofore, viz. That we have poured out our Prayers, jeoparded our lives, wasted our estates, spent our blood, to serve the Lustiest and compass the designs of ambitious ungodly men.
The many wayes whereby these things intrench upon the spirits of men, to byasse them from the paths of the Lord, I shall not insist upon, it is enough that I have touched upon the obvious causes of deviation,
The many ways whereby these things entrench upon the spirits of men, to bias them from the paths of the Lord, I shall not insist upon, it is enough that I have touched upon the obvious Causes of deviation,
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Be exhorted to beware of Relapses, with all their causes and inducements, and to be constant to the way of Righteousnesse, and •his I shall hold out unto you in two particulars.
Be exhorted to beware of Relapses, with all their Causes and inducements, and to be constant to the Way of Righteousness, and •his I shall hold out unto you in two particulars.
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1. Labour to recover others, even all that were ever distinguished and called by the name of the Lord, from their late fearfull Returning to sinfull Complyances with the Enemies of God and the Nation:
1. Labour to recover Others, even all that were ever distinguished and called by the name of the Lord, from their late fearful Returning to sinful Compliances with the Enemies of God and the nation:
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I speak not of mens Persons, but of their wayes; For 3. yeares this people have been eminently sicke of the folly of Back•sliding, and without some speciall Cordiall are like to perish in it, as farre as I know.
I speak not of men's Persons, but of their ways; For 3. Years this people have been eminently sick of the folly of Back•sliding, and without Some special Cordial Are like to perish in it, as Far as I know.
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Now is not that Language, are not those very Expressions, which filled the mouths of the common Adversaries onely, grown also terms of Reproach upon the Tongues of men, that suffered sometimes under them,
Now is not that Language, Are not those very Expressions, which filled the mouths of the Common Adversaries only, grown also terms of Reproach upon the Tongues of men, that suffered sometime under them,
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and counted it their honour so to do? Hence that common Exprobation, A Parliament of Saints, an Army of Saints, and such like D•••sions of Gods ways,
and counted it their honour so to do? Hence that Common Exprobration, A Parliament of Saints, an Army of Saints, and such like D•••sions of God's ways,
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now plentifull with them, who sate sometimes, and tooke sweete counsell with us ▪ Ah! had it not been more for the Honour of God, that we had kept our station,
now plentiful with them, who sat sometime, and took sweet counsel with us ▪ Ah! had it not been more for the Honour of God, that we had kept our station,
and to sit in the seate of the scornefull? What shall we say when the Saints of God are as signes and wonders to be spoken against in Israel? Isa. 8. 18. Oh that men would remember how they have left their first station; when themselves use those Reproaches unto others, which for the same cause themselves formerly bare with comfort!
and to fit in the seat of the scornful? What shall we say when the Saints of God Are as Signs and wonders to be spoken against in Israel? Isaiah 8. 18. O that men would Remember how they have left their First station; when themselves use those Reproaches unto Others, which for the same cause themselves formerly bore with Comfort!
It is bitternesse to consider how the Gospel is scandalized by this wofull Returne of Ministers and People, by casting Scripturall Expressions by way of scorn, on those, with whom they were sometimes in the like kind Companions of Contempt.
It is bitterness to Consider how the Gospel is scandalized by this woeful Return of Ministers and People, by casting Scriptural Expressions by Way of scorn, on those, with whom they were sometime in the like kind Sodales of Contempt.
1. Of Religion, not only in Opinion, but Practise also, are we here under a vile Returne. We are become the Lyons, and the very same thoughts entertained by us, against others,
1. Of Religion, not only in Opinion, but practice also, Are we Here under a vile Return. We Are become the Lyons, and the very same thoughts entertained by us, against Others,
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Are not others as unworthy to live upon their native soile in our judgements, as we our selves in the judgements of them formerly over us? Are not groanes for liberty, by the warmth of favour, in a few yeares hatched into Attempts for Tyranny? and for Practise, what hold hath former superstition in observing dayes and times, laid hold upon the many of the People again, witness the late solemn superstition,
are not Others as unworthy to live upon their native soil in our Judgments, as we our selves in the Judgments of them formerly over us? are not groans for liberty, by the warmth of favour, in a few Years hatched into Attempts for Tyranny? and for practice, what hold hath former Superstition in observing days and times, laid hold upon the many of the People again, witness the late solemn Superstition,
2. For Civill things, the closing of so many, formerly otherwise engaged, with the adverse party in the late Rebellion, with the luke warm deportment of others at the same time, is a sufficient demonstration of it;
2. For Civil things, the closing of so many, formerly otherwise engaged, with the adverse party in the late Rebellion, with the lycia warm deportment of Others At the same time, is a sufficient demonstration of it;
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or my wayes, that you are gone farre from me, and walked after vanity, and are become vaine, Jer. 2. 4. Why have you changed your glory for that which doth not profit, vers. 11. Have I beene a dry heath,
or my ways, that you Are gone Far from me, and walked After vanity, and Are become vain, Jer. 2. 4. Why have you changed your glory for that which does not profit, vers. 11. Have I been a dry heath,
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This Breach, this evill is of you, within your own walls, was the fountaine of our Backesliding. Would you be the Repairers of Breaches, the Restorers of Paths for men to walke in, doe these two things.
This Breach, this evil is of you, within your own walls, was the fountain of our Backsliding. Would you be the Repairers of Breaches, the Restorers of Paths for men to walk in, do these two things.
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1. Oppression, how detestable a crime it is in the eyes of the Almighty, what effects it hath upon men, making wise men madde, Eccl. 7. 7. How frequently it closeth in the calamitous Ruine of the Oppressours themselves, are things known to all.
1. Oppression, how detestable a crime it is in the eyes of the Almighty, what effects it hath upon men, making wise men mad, Ecclesiastes 7. 7. How frequently it closeth in the calamitous Ruin of the Oppressors themselves, Are things known to all.
Should you now Return to such wayes as these, would not the Anger of the Lord smoake against you? Make it I bseech you your Designe to relieve the whole, by all meanes possible,
Should you now Return to such ways as these, would not the Anger of the Lord smoke against you? Make it I bseech you your Design to relieve the Whole, by all means possible,
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that so it may be said of you as of Nehemiah, Chap. 5. 14, 15. And for Particulars (pray pardon my folly and boldness) I heartily desire a Committee of your Honourable House might sit once a week, to relieve poor men that have been oppressed by men, sometimes enjoying Parliamentary Authority.
that so it may be said of you as of Nehemiah, Chap. 5. 14, 15. And for Particulars (pray pardon my folly and boldness) I heartily desire a Committee of your Honourable House might fit once a Week, to relieve poor men that have been oppressed by men, sometime enjoying Parliamentary authority.
Have not some sought to advance themselves under that power, which with the lives and blood of the People they have opposed? Seeming to be troubled at former things, not because they were done, but because they were not done by them. But innocent blood will be found a Tottering foundation for men to build their Honours, Greatnesse, and Preferments upon.
Have not Some sought to advance themselves under that power, which with the lives and blood of the People they have opposed? Seeming to be troubled At former things, not Because they were done, but Because they were not done by them. But innocent blood will be found a Tottering Foundation for men to built their Honours, Greatness, and Preferments upon.
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The best security you can possibly have that the People will performe their duty in obedience, is the witnesse of your own consciences, that you have discharged your duty towards them, in seeking their good, by your owne trouble, and not your owne advantages in their trouble.
The best security you can possibly have that the People will perform their duty in Obedience, is the witness of your own Consciences, that you have discharged your duty towards them, in seeking their good, by your own trouble, and not your own advantages in their trouble.
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nor staggering at the greatest undertakings, what will become of me in the issue? Will it not be destructive to stand out against a confirmed People? No, saith the Lord, it shall not be: I will make thee, &c. God will certainly give in prevailing strength, and unconquerable defence unto Persons constantly discharging the duties of Righteousnesse, especially when undertaken in times of difficulty and opposition.
nor staggering At the greatest undertakings, what will become of me in the issue? Will it not be destructive to stand out against a confirmed People? No, Says the Lord, it shall not be: I will make thee, etc. God will Certainly give in prevailing strength, and unconquerable defence unto Persons constantly discharging the duties of Righteousness, especially when undertaken in times of difficulty and opposition.
but to Magistrates also when Joshua undertook the Regency of Israel in a difficult time, he takes of his feare and Diffidence with this very incouragement, Josh. 1. 5. He saith he will make them a Wall, the best defence against opposition,
but to Magistrates also when joshua undertook the Regency of Israel in a difficult time, he Takes of his Fear and Diffidence with this very encouragement, Josh. 1. 5. He Says he will make them a Wall, the best defence against opposition,
What Engines can possibly prevaile against a Wall of Brasse? And to make it more secure, this brazen wall shall be fenced with all manner of fortifications, and ammunition;
What Engines can possibly prevail against a Wall of Brass? And to make it more secure, this brazen wall shall be fenced with all manner of fortifications, and ammunition;
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God will so secure the Instruments of his glory against a Backeslyding people in holding up the wayes of his Truth and Righteousnesse, that all Attempts against them shall be vaine,
God will so secure the Instruments of his glory against a Backeslyding people in holding up the ways of his Truth and Righteousness, that all Attempts against them shall be vain,
And indeed, who but a Foole would run from the shelter of a brazen wall, to hide himselfe in a little stubble? And yet so doe all who runne to their owne wisedome, from the most hazardous engagement that any of the wayes of God can possibly lead them unto.
And indeed, who but a Fool would run from the shelter of a brazen wall, to hide himself in a little stubble? And yet so do all who run to their own Wisdom, from the most hazardous engagement that any of the ways of God can possibly led them unto.
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Very Jeroboam himselfe receives a promise upon condition of close walking with God in righteous administrations, of having an house built him like the house of David, 1 Kings 11. 38. What a wall was God to Moses in that great undertaking of being instrumentall for the delivery of Israel from a bondage and slavery of foure hundred yeares continuance:
Very Jeroboam himself receives a promise upon condition of close walking with God in righteous administrations, of having an house built him like the house of David, 1 Kings 11. 38. What a wall was God to Moses in that great undertaking of being instrumental for the delivery of Israel from a bondage and slavery of foure hundred Years Continuance:
All Egypt was against him, as being by him visibly destroyed, wasted, spoyled, robbed, and at length smitten in the Apple of the eye, by the losse of their first borne;
All Egypt was against him, as being by him visibly destroyed, wasted, spoiled, robbed, and At length smitten in the Apple of the eye, by the loss of their First born;
Afterward being reduced to a strait, such as they could not see how possibly they should be extricated from, without utter ruine (like our present condition in the apprehension of some) they cry out upon him for the whole designe of bringing them into the Wildernesse,
Afterwards being reduced to a strait, such as they could not see how possibly they should be extricated from, without utter ruin (like our present condition in the apprehension of Some) they cry out upon him for the Whole Design of bringing them into the Wilderness,
then to have followed him in this new and dangerous engagement, Ex. 14. 11, 12, 13. That Generation being (as Calvin observes) so inured to bondage, that they were altogether unfit to beare with the workings and pangs of their approaching Liberty. Afterwards, doe they want drink? Moses is the cause;
then to have followed him in this new and dangerous engagement, Ex. 14. 11, 12, 13. That Generation being (as calvin observes) so inured to bondage, that they were altogether unfit to bear with the workings and pangs of their approaching Liberty. Afterwards, do they want drink? Moses is the cause;
did they want meate? this Moses would starve them, Exod. 15. 24. and 16. 7. He could not let them alone by the Flesh-pots of Egypt, for this they are ready to stone him, Exod. 17. 3. At this day, have we too much Raine, or too short a Harvest, it is laid on the shoulders of the present Government.
did they want meat? this Moses would starve them, Exod 15. 24. and 16. 7. He could not let them alone by the Fleshpots of Egypt, for this they Are ready to stone him, Exod 17. 3. At this day, have we too much Rain, or too short a Harvest, it is laid on the shoulders of the present Government.
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and framed to themselves in that place whether Moses would carry them, that they presently enter into a conspiracy and revolt, consulting to cast off his Government,
and framed to themselves in that place whither Moses would carry them, that they presently enter into a Conspiracy and revolt, consulting to cast off his Government,
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and chose new Commanders, and with a violent hand to returne to their former condition, Numb. 14. 4. an attempt as frequent at fruitlesse among our selves.
and chosen new Commanders, and with a violent hand to return to their former condition, Numb. 14. 4. an attempt as frequent At fruitless among our selves.
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16. 41. Now what was the issue of all those oppositions? What effect had they? How did the power of Pharoah, the Revenge of Egipt, the backsliding of Israel prevaile? Why God made this one Moses a fenced brazen wall to them All, he was never in the least measure prevailed against;
16. 41. Now what was the issue of all those oppositions? What Effect had they? How did the power of Pharaoh, the Revenge of Egypt, the backsliding of Israel prevail? Why God made this one Moses a fenced brazen wall to them All, he was never in the least measure prevailed against;
thus delivered, thus protected, falling into one Deviation, in one thing, from close following the Lord, was taken off from enjoying the closure and fruit of all his labour, Numb. 20. 12. Otherwise he followed the Lord in a difficult season, and did not want unconquerable supportment: Take heed of the smallest turning aside from God:
thus Delivered, thus protected, falling into one Deviation, in one thing, from close following the Lord, was taken off from enjoying the closure and fruit of all his labour, Numb. 20. 12. Otherwise he followed the Lord in a difficult season, and did not want unconquerable supportment: Take heed of the Smallest turning aside from God:
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Those that honour him he will honour, 1 Sam. 2. 30. If men honour him with Obedience, he will honour them with preservation: He will be with them while they are with him, 2 Chron. 15. 2. While they are with him in constancy of duty, he will be with them to keep them in safety, He will never leave them nor forsake them, Josh. 1. 5. No weapon that is framed against them shall prosper, Isa. 54. 17. Now God is never as the waters that faile to any that upon his ingagements waite for him;
Those that honour him he will honour, 1 Sam. 2. 30. If men honour him with obedience, he will honour them with preservation: He will be with them while they Are with him, 2 Chronicles 15. 2. While they Are with him in constancy of duty, he will be with them to keep them in safety, He will never leave them nor forsake them, Josh. 1. 5. No weapon that is framed against them shall prosper, Isaiah 54. 17. Now God is never as the waters that fail to any that upon his engagements wait for him;
Why should our unbeleeving spirits charge that upon the God of Truth, which wee dare not impute to a man that is a worme, a lyar? Will a man faile in his ingagement unto him, who upon that ingagement undertakes a difficult imployment for his sake? The truth is, it is either want of sincerity in our working,
Why should our unbelieving spirits charge that upon the God of Truth, which we Dare not impute to a man that is a worm, a liar? Will a man fail in his engagement unto him, who upon that engagement undertakes a difficult employment for his sake? The truth is, it is either want of sincerity in our working,
Secondly, He is engaged in point of Honour, if they miscarry in his way, What will he doe for his great name? Yea so tender is the Lord herein of his Glory, that when he hath been exceedingly provoked to remove men out of his presence yet because they have been called by his Name, and have visibly held forth a following after him, he would not suffer them to be trodden downe, left the enemy should exalt themselves,
Secondly, He is engaged in point of Honour, if they miscarry in his Way, What will he do for his great name? Yea so tender is the Lord herein of his Glory, that when he hath been exceedingly provoked to remove men out of his presence yet Because they have been called by his Name, and have visibly held forth a following After him, he would not suffer them to be trodden down, left the enemy should exalt themselves,
In such a Nation as this, if the Lord now upon manifold provocations should give up Parliament, People, Army to calamity, and ruine, would not the Glory of former counsels, successes, deliverances, be utterly lost? would not men say it was not the Lord, but chance that happened to them?
In such a nation as this, if the Lord now upon manifold provocations should give up Parliament, People, Army to calamity, and ruin, would not the Glory of former Counsels, Successes, Deliverances, be utterly lost? would not men say it was not the Lord, but chance that happened to them?
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2. For our Encouragement, the wayes of GOD are oftentimes attended with so many difficulties, so much Opposition, that they must be imbraced meerly because his;
2. For our Encouragement, the ways of GOD Are oftentimes attended with so many difficulties, so much Opposition, that they must be embraced merely Because his;
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Now because the Lord will not take off the hardship and difficulty of them, least he should not have the Honour of carrying on his work, against tumultuating opposition, hee secures poore weaklings of comfortable assistance, and answerable successe, lest his worke should be wholy neglected.
Now Because the Lord will not take off the hardship and difficulty of them, lest he should not have the Honour of carrying on his work, against Tumultuating opposition, he secures poor Weaklings of comfortable assistance, and answerable success, lest his work should be wholly neglected.
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It is true, the Lord as our soveraigne Master may justly require a close labouring in all his wayes, without the least sweetning endearments put upon them, onely as they are his whose we are, who hath a dominion over us:
It is true, the Lord as our sovereign Master may justly require a close labouring in all his ways, without the least sweetening endearments put upon them, only as they Are his whose we Are, who hath a dominion over us:
But yet as a a tender Father, in which relation he delights to exercise his will towards his owne in Christ, Hee pittieth our infirmities, knowing that we are but dust:
But yet as a a tender Father, in which Relation he delights to exercise his will towards his own in christ, He Pitieth our infirmities, knowing that we Are but dust:
and therefore to invite us into the darke, into ways laboursome and toylesome to flesh and blood, he gives us in this security, that we shall be as a fenced brazen wall to the opposing sons of men.
and Therefore to invite us into the dark, into ways laboursome and toilsome to Flesh and blood, he gives us in this security, that we shall be as a fenced brazen wall to the opposing Sons of men.
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would you not thinke him mad, that should strike with his fist, and run with his head against a fenced brazen wall to cast it downe? Is he like to have any successe,
would you not think him mad, that should strike with his fist, and run with his head against a fenced brazen wall to cast it down? Is he like to have any success,
but the battering of his flesh, and the beating out of his braines? What doe the waves obtaine by dashing themselves with noise and dread against a rocke, but their owne beating to peeces? What prevailes a man by shooting his arrows against the Skie, but a returne upon his owne head? Nor is the most powerfull opposition to the ways of God,
but the battering of his Flesh, and the beating out of his brains? What do the waves obtain by dashing themselves with noise and dread against a rock, but their own beating to Pieces? What prevails a man by shooting his arrows against the Sky, but a return upon his own head? Nor is the most powerful opposition to the ways of God,
Therefore it is said, that in their proudest attempts, strongest assaults, deepest counsels, combinations, and associations, he laughs them to scorne, derides their folly, contemns their fury, lets them sweat in vaine, untill their day become, Psal. 2. How birthlesse in our owne, as other Generations have been their swelling conceptions? What then is it that prevailes upon men to break through so many disappointments against the Lord,
Therefore it is said, that in their proudest attempts, Strongest assaults, Deepest Counsels, combinations, and associations, he laughs them to scorn, derides their folly, contemns their fury, lets them sweat in vain, until their day become, Psalm 2. How birthlesse in our own, as other Generations have been their swelling conceptions? What then is it that prevails upon men to break through so many disappointments against the Lord,
as they doe? Doubtlesse that of Isa. 23. 9. Surely the Lord of Hosts hath a purpose to staine the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.
as they do? Doubtless that of Isaiah 23. 9. Surely the Lord of Hosts hath a purpose to stain the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.
see at large Exod. 23. 20, 21, 22. The Angel of the Covenant, in whom is the name of God, that hath power of pardoning or retaining Transgressions, Jesus Christ, the Angel that redeemeth his out of all their troubles, Gen. 48. 16. hee is in the middest of them, and amongst them;
see At large Exod 23. 20, 21, 22. The Angel of the Covenant, in whom is the name of God, that hath power of pardoning or retaining Transgressions, jesus christ, the Angel that Redeemeth his out of all their Troubles, Gen. 48. 16. he is in the midst of them, and among them;
the Envious one having also sown some bitter seeds of persecution, strife, envy, and contention among them? what though some poor creatures are captivated by Sathan, the Prince of Pride, to a contempt of all his Ordinances, whose soules I hope the Lord will one day free from the snare of the Devill? yet I pray give me leave (it is no time to contest,
the Envious one having also sown Some bitter seeds of persecution, strife, envy, and contention among them? what though Some poor creatures Are captivated by Sathan, the Prince of Pride, to a contempt of all his Ordinances, whose Souls I hope the Lord will one day free from the snare of the devil? yet I pray give me leave (it is no time to contest,
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or dispute it) to beare witnesse in the behalfe of my Master to this one Truth, that if by your owne personall practise and observance, your Protection, Countenance, Authority, Laws, you doe not assert, maintaine, uphold the order of the Gospel,
or dispute it) to bear witness in the behalf of my Master to this one Truth, that if by your own personal practice and observance, your Protection, Countenance, authority, Laws, you do not assert, maintain, uphold the order of the Gospel,
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and Administration of the Ordinances of Christ, notwithstanding the noise and clamours of Novell fancies, which like Jonah's gourd have sprung up in a night, and will wither in a day, you will be forsaken by the Angel of Gods presence,
and Administration of the Ordinances of christ, notwithstanding the noise and clamours of Novel fancies, which like Jonah's gourd have sprung up in a night, and will wither in a day, you will be forsaken by the Angel of God's presence,
and you wil become an astonishment to all the Inhabitants of the Earth: and herein I do not speak as one haesitating or dubious, but positively assert it,
and you will become an astonishment to all the Inhabitants of the Earth: and herein I do not speak as one haesitating or dubious, but positively assert it,
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behold your God will come with vengeance, even your God with a recompence, he will come and save you, Isa. 35. 3, 4. Let the most weak and fearful, the fainting heart, the trembling spirit,
behold your God will come with vengeance, even your God with a recompense, he will come and save you, Isaiah 35. 3, 4. Let the most weak and fearful, the fainting heart, the trembling Spirit,
And so I come to the third thing, which I proposed to consider, the Opposition, which men cleaving to the Lord in all his ways shal find, with the issue and success of it, They shal fight against thee, but shall not prevaile.
And so I come to the third thing, which I proposed to Consider, the Opposition, which men cleaving to the Lord in all his ways shall find, with the issue and success of it, They shall fight against thee, but shall not prevail.
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The words may be considered either as a Prediction depending on Gods praescience, of what will be, or a Commination from his just Judgement, of what shall be.
The words may be considered either as a Prediction depending on God's prescience, of what will be, or a Commination from his just Judgement, of what shall be.
In the 2d, what for their sins and provocations, by his just judgement should come to passe. Time will not allow me to handle the words in both Acceptations:
In the 2d, what for their Sins and provocations, by his just judgement should come to pass. Time will not allow me to handle the words in both Acceptations:
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wherefore I shall take up the latter only, viz. that it is a Commination of what shall be for the further misery of that wretched People, they shall Judicially be given up to a fighting against him.
Wherefore I shall take up the latter only, viz. that it is a Commination of what shall be for the further misery of that wretched People, they shall Judicially be given up to a fighting against him.
I cannot now insist upon particular instances, consult the History of the Church in all Ages, you shall find it continually upon all occasions verified.
I cannot now insist upon particular instances, consult the History of the Church in all Ages, you shall find it continually upon all occasions verified.
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From the Israelites opposing Moses, to the Ephraimites contest with Jephte, the rejecting of Samuel, and so on to the Kings of the earth, giving their power to the Beast to wage Warre with the Lamb, with the Inhabitants of the World combining against the witnesses of Christ, is this Assertion held out.
From the Israelites opposing Moses, to the Ephraimites contest with Jephte, the rejecting of Samuel, and so on to the Kings of the earth, giving their power to the Beast to wage War with the Lamb, with the Inhabitants of the World combining against the Witnesses of christ, is this Assertion held out.
In following story, no sooner did any Plague or Judgement breake out against the Roman Empire, but instantly, Christianos ad Leones, their fury must be spent upon them, who were the onely supporters of it from irrecoverable ruine. Now the Lord doth this,
In following story, no sooner did any Plague or Judgement break out against the Roman Empire, but instantly, Christians ad Leones, their fury must be spent upon them, who were the only supporters of it from irrecoverable ruin. Now the Lord does this,
Elie's Sonnes hearkened not, because the Lord would slay them, 1 Sam. 2. 25. When God intends Ruine to a people, they shall walk in wayes, that tend thereunto:
Ely's Sons harkened not, Because the Lord would slay them, 1 Sam. 2. 25. When God intends Ruin to a people, they shall walk in ways, that tend thereunto:
then by pulling away the Pillars whereby it is supported? If by Moses standing in the Gap, the fury of the Lord be turned away, certainely if the people contend to remove him, their desolation sleepeth not.
then by pulling away the Pillars whereby it is supported? If by Moses standing in the Gap, the fury of the Lord be turned away, Certainly if the people contend to remove him, their desolation Sleepeth not.
When therefore the Lord intends to lay Cities wast without Inhabitant, and houses without men, to make a Land utterly desolate, the way of its accomplishment is by making the hearts of the People fat, and their eares heavy,
When Therefore the Lord intends to lay Cities wast without Inhabitant, and houses without men, to make a Land utterly desolate, the Way of its accomplishment is by making the hearts of the People fat, and their ears heavy,
and shutting their eyes that they should not see, and attend to the meanes of their recovery, Isa. 6. 10, 11. So gathering in his peace and mercies from a provoking people, Jer. 16. 15. 2. To manifest his owne power and soveraignty in maintaining a small handfull, oftimes a few single persons, a Moses, a Samuel, two Witnesses against the opposing rage of a hardned multitude.
and shutting their eyes that they should not see, and attend to the means of their recovery, Isaiah 6. 10, 11. So gathering in his peace and Mercies from a provoking people, Jer. 16. 15. 2. To manifest his own power and sovereignty in maintaining a small handful, Oftimes a few single Persons, a Moses, a Samuel, two Witnesses against the opposing rage of a hardened multitude.
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If those who undertake his worke and businesse in their severall Generations, should have withall, the concurrent obedience and assistance of others, whose good is intended,
If those who undertake his work and business in their several Generations, should have withal, the concurrent Obedience and assistance of Others, whose good is intended,
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and were it not so with them even at this time, how darke would have been the workings of Providence, which now by wrestling through all opposition are so conspicuous and cleare.
and were it not so with them even At this time, how dark would have been the workings of Providence, which now by wrestling through all opposition Are so conspicuous and clear.
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When then a People, or any part of a people, have made themselves unworthy of the good things intended to be accomplished by the Instruments of righteousnesse and peace, the Lord will blow upon their waves, that with rage and fury, they shall dash themselves against them, whom he will strengthen with the munition of Rocks, not to be prevailed against.
When then a People, or any part of a people, have made themselves unworthy of the good things intended to be accomplished by the Instruments of righteousness and peace, the Lord will blow upon their waves, that with rage and fury, they shall dash themselves against them, whom he will strengthen with the munition of Rocks, not to be prevailed against.
So that Gods glory and their owne ruine, lye at the bottome of this close working of providence, in giving up a sinfull People to a fruitlesse contending, with their owne Deliverers, if ever they be delivered.
So that God's glory and their own ruin, lie At the bottom of this close working of providence, in giving up a sinful People to a fruitless contending, with their own Deliverers, if ever they be Delivered.
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That herein the Holy one of Israel, it no wayes Co-partner with the guilt of the sonnes of men, will appeare by observing the difference of these severall Agents in these four things. 1. The Principle, by which they worke. 2. The Rule, by which they proceed. 3. The Meanes, which they use. 4. The End at which they aime.
That herein the Holy one of Israel, it no ways Copartner with the guilt of the Sons of men, will appear by observing the difference of these several Agents in these four things. 1. The Principle, by which they work. 2. The Rule, by which they proceed. 3. The Means, which they use. 4. The End At which they aim.
1. The Principle of operation in God is his owne Soveraigne will, and good pleasure. Hee doth what ever hee pleaseth, Psal. 115. 3. He saith his purpose shall stand,
1. The Principle of operation in God is his own Sovereign will, and good pleasure. He does what ever he Pleases, Psalm 115. 3. He Says his purpose shall stand,
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and whom hee WILL he hardneth, Rom. 9. 13. Giving no account OF HIS MATTERS, Job. 33. 18. This our Saviour rendereth as the onely Principle and reason of his hidden operations:
and whom he WILL he Hardeneth, Rom. 9. 13. Giving no account OF HIS MATTERS, Job. 33. 18. This our Saviour rendereth as the only Principle and reason of his hidden operations:
and to that, is their existence in their severall kinds, to be Ascribed, yet an evill action, in the evilnesse of it, depends not upon Divine concourse and influence, for good and evill make not sundry kinds of Actions,
and to that, is their existence in their several Kinds, to be Ascribed, yet an evil actium, in the evilness of it, depends not upon Divine concourse and influence, for good and evil make not sundry Kinds of Actions,
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but only a distinction of a Subject in respect of its Adjuncts and Accidents. But now the Principle of operation in man, is Nature vitiated and corrupted:
but only a distinction of a Subject in respect of its Adjuncts and Accidents. But now the Principle of operation in man, is Nature vitiated and corrupted:
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I say Nature, not that he worketh naturally, being a free Agent, but that these faculties, will and understanding, which are the principles of Operation are in nature corrupted,
I say Nature, not that he works naturally, being a free Agent, but that these faculties, will and understanding, which Are the principles of Operation Are in nature corrupted,
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Who can bring a cleane thing out of an uncleane? If the fountaine be poisoned, can the streames be wholesome? What can you expect of light and truth from a minde possest with vanity and darknesse? What from a will averted from the chiefest good, and fixt upon present appearances? What from an heart, the figment of whose imagination is onely evill?
Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? If the fountain be poisoned, can the streams be wholesome? What can you expect of Light and truth from a mind possessed with vanity and darkness? What from a will averted from the chiefest good, and fixed upon present appearances? What from an heart, the figment of whose imagination is only evil?
2. Consider the difference in the Rule of operation: Every thing that workes hath a Rule worke by, this is called a Law. In that thing which to man is sinfull, God worketh as it is a thing onely, Man as it is a sinfull thing: And how so? Why every ones sin is his Aberration from his Rule of operation or working.
2. Consider the difference in the Rule of operation: Every thing that works hath a Rule work by, this is called a Law. In that thing which to man is sinful, God works as it is a thing only, Man as it is a sinful thing: And how so? Why every ones since is his Aberration from his Rule of operation or working.
Looke then in any Action, wherein an Agent exorbitates from its Rule, that is sin: Now what is Gods rule in operation? His owne infinite wise will alone;
Look then in any Actium, wherein an Agent exorbitates from its Rule, that is since: Now what is God's Rule in operation? His own infinite wise will alone;
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hee doth what ever hee pleaseth, Psal. 115. 3. He worketh all things according to the counsell of his owne will, Ephes. 1. 11. That is his owne Law of operation,
he does what ever he Pleases, Psalm 115. 3. He works all things according to the counsel of his own will, Ephesians 1. 11. That is his own Law of operation,
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what ever suits not, answers not this, is Evill. Sinne is the transgression of the Law, 1 John 3. 4. Here then comes in the deformity, the obliquity, the at axy of any thing, God workes and man worketh; those Agents, have severall rules.
what ever suits not, answers not this, is Evil. Sin is the Transgression of the Law, 1 John 3. 4. Here then comes in the deformity, the obliquity, the At axy of any thing, God works and man works; those Agents, have several rules.
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2. A continuance of power of operation to them, when he could make their hands to wither like Jeroboams, when they goe about to strike, 1 Kings 13. 4. Or their hearts, to dye within them like Nabals, when they intend to be Churlish, 1 Sam. 25. 37. but he raiseth them up,
2. A Continuance of power of operation to them, when he could make their hands to wither like Jeroboams, when they go about to strike, 1 Kings 13. 4. Or their hearts, to die within them like Nabal's, when they intend to be Churlish, 1 Sam. 25. 37. but he Raiseth them up,
or makes them to stand, that they may oppose, Rom. 9. 11. 3. Laying before them a suitable object for the drawing forth their corruption unto opposition, giving them such Helpers as shall in many things crosse their lusts, exasperate them, thereunto;
or makes them to stand, that they may oppose, Rom. 9. 11. 3. Laying before them a suitable Object for the drawing forth their corruption unto opposition, giving them such Helpers as shall in many things cross their Lustiest, exasperate them, thereunto;
First, in respect of them, Judicially, they deserve to be forsaken, Ahab is left to fill up the measure of his iniquities, add iniquity to iniquity, Psal. 69. 27.
First, in respect of them, Judicially, they deserve to be forsaken, Ahab is left to fill up the measure of his iniquities, add iniquity to iniquity, Psalm 69. 27.
Secondly, In respect of himselfe, by way of Soveraignety, doing what he will with his owne, hardening whom hee will, Rom. 9. 15. 5. He positively sends upon their understandings that, which the Scripture sets out under the termes of blindnesse, darkenesse, folly, delusion, slumber, a spirit of giddinesse, and the like;
Secondly, In respect of himself, by Way of Sovereignty, doing what he will with his own, hardening whom he will, Rom. 9. 15. 5. He positively sends upon their understandings that, which the Scripture sets out under the terms of blindness, darkness, folly, delusion, slumber, a Spirit of giddiness, and the like;
What secret actings in, and upon the minds of men, what disturbing of their advises, what mingling of corrupt affections with false carnall reasonings, what givings up to the power of darknesse, in Satan the Prince thereof, this judiciall act doth containe, I cannot insist upon:
What secret actings in, and upon the minds of men, what disturbing of their advises, what mingling of corrupt affections with false carnal reasonings, what givings up to the power of darkness, in Satan the Prince thereof, this judicial act does contain, I cannot insist upon:
Let it suffice, God will not helpe them, to discern, yea he will cause that they shall not discerne but hide from their eyes the things that concerne their peace,
Let it suffice, God will not help them, to discern, yea he will cause that they shall not discern but hide from their eyes the things that concern their peace,
obfirming the one, in corruption, and giving up the other to vilenesse, Rom. 1. 24, 26. Untill the heart become throughly hardened, and the conscience seared:
obfirming the one, in corruption, and giving up the other to vileness, Rom. 1. 24, 26. Until the heart become thoroughly hardened, and the conscience seared:
Not forcing the one, but leaving it to follow the Judgement of practicall reason, which being a blind, yea a blinded guide, whither can it lead a blind Follower,
Not forcing the one, but leaving it to follow the Judgement of practical reason, which being a blind, yea a blinded guide, whither can it led a blind Follower,
God gives Helpers and Deliverers to a sinfull people, because of their provocations, some or all of them shall not taste of the Deliverance, by them to be procured;
God gives Helpers and Deliverers to a sinful people, Because of their provocations, Some or all of them shall not taste of the Deliverance, by them to be procured;
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and their owne peace, yet he gives them a power to contend with their Helpers, causing their helpers to act such things, as under consideration of circumstances, shall exceedingly provoke theses sinners:
and their own peace, yet he gives them a power to contend with their Helpers, causing their helpers to act such things, as under consideration of Circumstances, shall exceedingly provoke theses Sinners:
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Being so exasperated and provoked, the Lord who is free in all his dispensations, refuseth to make out to them that healing grace, whereby they might be kept from a sinfull opposition:
Being so exasperated and provoked, the Lord who is free in all his dispensations, Refuseth to make out to them that healing grace, whereby they might be kept from a sinful opposition:
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Yea being justly provoked, and resolved that they shall not taste of the plenty to come, he makes them foolish and giddy in their reasonings and counsels, blinds them in their understandings, that they shall not be able to discerne plaine and evident things, tending to their owne good,
Yea being justly provoked, and resolved that they shall not taste of the plenty to come, he makes them foolish and giddy in their reasonings and Counsels, blinds them in their understandings, that they shall not be able to discern plain and evident things, tending to their own good,
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whence that they may not be recovered, because he will destroy them, he gives in hardnesse and obstinacy upon their hearts and spirits, leaving them to suitable affections, to contend for their owne ruine.
whence that they may not be recovered, Because he will destroy them, he gives in hardness and obstinacy upon their hearts and spirits, leaving them to suitable affections, to contend for their own ruin.
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how selfe is honoured, what false pretences coyned, how God is sleighted, if I should goe about to lay open, I must looke into the Hell of these times,
how self is honoured, what false pretences coined, how God is sleighted, if I should go about to lay open, I must look into the Hell of these times,
Let it suffice, that sinfull selfe, sinfull lusts, sinfull prejudices, sinfull blindnesse, sinfull carnall feares, sinfull corrupt interests, sinfull fleshly reasonings, sinfull passions, and vile affections doe all concur in such a work, are all woven up together in such a Web.
Let it suffice, that sinful self, sinful Lustiest, sinful prejudices, sinful blindness, sinful carnal fears, sinful corrupt interests, sinful fleshly reasonings, sinful passion, and vile affections do all concur in such a work, Are all woven up together in such a Web.
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4. See the distance of their aimes, God's aime is onely the manifestation of his owne Glory (then which nothing but himselfe is so infinitely good, nothing so righteous that it should be) and this by the way of goodnesse and severity, Rom. 11. 22. Goodnesse in faithfulnesse and mercy, preserving his, who are opposed, whereby his Glory is exceedingly advanced:
4. See the distance of their aims, God's aim is only the manifestation of his own Glory (then which nothing but himself is so infinitely good, nothing so righteous that it should be) and this by the Way of Goodness and severity, Rom. 11. 22. goodness in faithfulness and mercy, preserving his, who Are opposed, whereby his Glory is exceedingly advanced:
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Now what are the ends of this Generation of Fighters against this brazen wall, and how distant from those of the Lords? They consult to cast him downe from his excellency, whom God will exalt, Psal. 62. 4. They thinke not as the Lord,
Now what Are the ends of this Generation of Fighters against this brazen wall, and how distant from those of the lords? They consult to cast him down from his excellency, whom God will exalt, Psalm 62. 4. They think not as the Lord,
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neither doth their heart meane so, but it is in their heart to destroy and to cut off, Isa. 10. 7. To satisfie their owne corrupt lusts, ambition, avarice ▪ revenge, superstition, contempt of Gods people, because his, hatred of the yoak of the LORD, fleshly Interests;
neither does their heart mean so, but it is in their heart to destroy and to Cut off, Isaiah 10. 7. To satisfy their own corrupt Lustiest, ambition, avarice ▪ revenge, Superstition, contempt of God's people, Because his, hatred of the yoke of the LORD, fleshly Interests;
Thus though there be a concurrence of God and Man in the same thing, yet considering the distance of their Principles, Rules, Actings, and Ends; It is apparent that Man doth sinfully, what the Lord doth judicially; which being an answer to the former Objection, I returne to give in some Ʋses to the Point.
Thus though there be a concurrence of God and Man in the same thing, yet considering the distance of their Principles, Rules, Actings, and Ends; It is apparent that Man does sinfully, what the Lord does judicially; which being an answer to the former Objection, I return to give in Some Ʋses to the Point.
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Let men, constant, sincere, upright in the wayes of God, especially in difficult times know, what they are to expect from many, yea the most of the Generation, whose good they intend, and among whom they live;
Let men, constant, sincere, upright in the ways of God, especially in difficult times know, what they Are to expect from many, yea the most of the Generation, whose good they intend, and among whom they live;
or cause it to turne to his praise) but there is the wrath of God against themselves, which who can beare? This then let all expect, who engage their hearts to God,
or cause it to turn to his praise) but there is the wrath of God against themselves, which who can bear? This then let all expect, who engage their hearts to God,
Men walking in the syncerity of their hearts are very apt to conceive that all Sheaves should bow to theirs, that all men should cry Grace, Grace, to their proceedings:
Men walking in the sincerity of their hearts Are very apt to conceive that all Sheaves should bow to theirs, that all men should cry Grace, Grace, to their proceedings:
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those, who upon the word of Moses drove them into the houses, preserved them alive. If men wander in the field of their owne wayes, of selfe seeking, oppression, ambition,
those, who upon the word of Moses drove them into the houses, preserved them alive. If men wander in the field of their own ways, of self seeking, oppression, ambition,
And if the Lord for causes best known, known onely to his infinite wisedome, should take off any Josiahs in the opposition, he will certainly effect two things by it. 1. To give them rest and peace. 2. Further his cause and truth by drawing out the prayers and appeales of the residue,
And if the Lord for Causes best known, known only to his infinite Wisdom, should take off any Josiahs in the opposition, he will Certainly Effect two things by it. 1. To give them rest and peace. 2. Further his cause and truth by drawing out the Prayers and appeals of the residue,
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nor the judgements of our God, many are blinded. Admire not, that they will so endlessely engage themselves into fruitlesse oppositions, they are hardened. Be not amazed, that evidence of truth and righteousnesse will not affect them, they are corrupted. But this doe, Come and enter into the Chambers of GOD,
nor the Judgments of our God, many Are blinded. Admire not, that they will so endlessly engage themselves into fruitless oppositions, they Are hardened. Be not amazed, that evidence of truth and righteousness will not affect them, they Are corrupted. But this do, Come and enter into the Chambers of GOD,
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and to breake in pieces, though the service be grievous to flesh and blood, yet it is His, whose you are, be prepared, the wind blowes, a storme may come.
and to break in Pieces, though the service be grievous to Flesh and blood, yet it is His, whose you Are, be prepared, the wind blows, a storm may come.
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and themselves carried on to their owne destruction? Let me see the opposer of the present wayes of God, who upon his oppostion is made more humble, more selfe denying, more empty of selfe-wisedome, more fervent in supplycations and waiting upon God, then formerly:
and themselves carried on to their own destruction? Let me see the opposer of the present ways of God, who upon his oppostion is made more humble, more self denying, more empty of self-wisdom, more fervent in supplications and waiting upon God, then formerly:
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But if therewith, men become also proud, selfish, carnally wise, revengefull, furious upon earthly Interests, full, impatient, doubtlesse God is departed,
But if therewith, men become also proud, selfish, carnally wise, revengeful, furious upon earthly Interests, full, impatient, doubtless God is departed,
