A remedie against ruine: or, A sermon preached at the assises at Lanceston in Cornwall, March 17 1651. Before the right honorable Henry Rolls, Lord chief Justice of the upper Bench, and Robert Nicholas, judges for the Western Circuit. By Thomas Peters M.A. and pastor of the church at Mylor, in Cornwall. With an appendix, vindicating the author from an horrid imputation cast on him by Samson Bond, rector of Maugon, and Martin in Meneague, in the said county.
her native beauty farre transcends all borrowed. I may not make NONLATINALPHABET, nor NONLATINALPHABET; the whole work an introduction, not the introduction, the whole work:
her native beauty Far transcends all borrowed. I may not make, nor; the Whole work an introduction, not the introduction, the Whole work:
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the 1 Inviters to this Lamentation. 2 Invited or called to this lamentation. 3 Grounds or reasons of this invitation and Lamentation. 4 Cures or remedies to remove this Lamentation.
the 1 Inviters to this Lamentation. 2 Invited or called to this lamentation. 3 Grounds or Reasons of this invitation and Lamentation. 4 Cures or remedies to remove this Lamentation.
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described 1. Generally, as appears by the universality of places, Streets, Vineyards, Fields, verse 16. and O house of Israel. ver. 1. 2. Particularly; the skilfull in mourning:
described 1. Generally, as appears by the universality of places, Streets, Vineyards, Fields, verse 16. and O house of Israel. ver. 1. 2. Particularly; the skilful in mourning:
1. Their sins were twofold, either against the first or second table. 1 Their sins against the first table were Idolatry, superstition, hypocrisie, vers. 5. ver. 21. sought to Gilgal, Beersheba, &c. antiently eminent for some extraordinary act of God. 2 Their sins against the second table, were oppression, bribery, unjustice, ver. 11. treading on the poor, taking from him burdens of wheat, ver. 7. turning judgment into hemlock, wormwood; building houses upon unrighteousnesse. ver. 12.13. turning aside the poor in the gate, from his right.
1. Their Sins were twofold, either against the First or second table. 1 Their Sins against the First table were Idolatry, Superstition, hypocrisy, vers. 5. ver. 21. sought to Gilgal, Beersheba, etc. anciently eminent for Some extraordinary act of God. 2 Their Sins against the second table, were oppression, bribery, unjustice, ver. 11. treading on the poor, taking from him burdens of wheat, ver. 7. turning judgement into hemlock, wormwood; building houses upon unrighteousness. ver. 12.13. turning aside the poor in the gate, from his right.
or, an hundred go out, and but ten return to a City. Israel, when they went forth to warrs was wont Decimari, to be tithed forth. ver. 16.17. fly from one danger and fal into a worse, from a Lion to a Bear;
or, an hundred go out, and but ten return to a city. Israel, when they went forth to wars was wont Decimari, to be tithed forth. ver. 16.17. fly from one danger and fall into a Worse, from a lion to a Bear;
Seek the Lord, that made the seven stars and Orion, that turns the shadow of death into morning. ver. 9.14. that strengthneth the spoiled against the strong.
Seek the Lord, that made the seven Stars and Orion, that turns the shadow of death into morning. ver. 9.14. that strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong.
yet not at these externals only and simply; but let judgment also and righteousnesse run down as waters, &c. A last party repute it a prophesie, reaching the cleerer dayes of Christs larger manifestations.
yet not At these externals only and simply; but let judgement also and righteousness run down as waters, etc. A last party repute it a prophesy, reaching the clearer days of Christ larger manifestations.
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In this exhortatory prophesie, are 1. The Object, or things exhorted, or prophesied of, scil. Judgment and Righteousnesse. 2 The act or motion, let it run down, or it shall rowle down. 3 The Manner of this motion, under a double metaphor of 1 Waters in the plurall. 2 Mighty stream or strong torrent.
In this exhortatory prophesy, Are 1. The Object, or things exhorted, or prophesied of, scil. Judgement and Righteousness. 2 The act or motion, let it run down, or it shall roll down. 3 The Manner of this motion, under a double metaphor of 1 Waters in the plural. 2 Mighty stream or strong torrent.
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And now secondly, are we arrived to the Explication of the termes. Mishphat, from NONLATINALPHABET judicare, judicium exercere, or litem tractare, to Judge, exercise Judgement, or handle a controversie;
And now secondly, Are we arrived to the Explication of the terms. Mishpat, from judicare, judicium exercere, or litem tractare, to Judge, exercise Judgement, or handle a controversy;
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which skil leans on four particulars. 1. Consultation: wherein these two must sit supreme; thus David about the Arks return, 1 Chr. 13.1. consulted with the Captaines of thousands, and Captains of hundreds, and every leader, yea with Levites, Priests and all Israel, ver. 2, 3, &c. 2. Pleading: Where these two must fix on the lips and conscience;
which skill leans on four particulars. 1. Consultation: wherein these two must fit supreme; thus David about the Arks return, 1 Christ 13.1. consulted with the Captains of thousands, and Captains of hundreds, and every leader, yea with Levites, Priests and all Israel, ver. 2, 3, etc. 2. Pleading: Where these two must fix on the lips and conscience;
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if not, much lesse for any man. 3. Pronunciation of sentence: Here these two must stand on the right and left hand, without respect of persons in judicialls, Rom. 2.11. Prov. 15.17. 'Tis equall abomination, to condemn the righteous, and acquit the nocent. 4. Execution of sentence: To which motion these two Sluces should be so opened, that all corruptions in persons, things, actions, may be swept away out of Churches and Common Wealths. Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evill work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evill:
if not, much less for any man. 3. Pronunciation of sentence: Here these two must stand on the right and left hand, without respect of Persons in judicials, Rom. 2.11. Curae 15.17. It's equal abomination, to condemn the righteous, and acquit the nocent. 4. Execution of sentence: To which motion these two Sluices should be so opened, that all corruptions in Persons, things, actions, may be swept away out of Churches and Common Wealths. Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Therefore the heart of the Sons of men is Fully Set in them to do evil:
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Ergo, Let judgment run down as water, and righteousness, &c. Tsedecha, from Tsadick, Divisum, divided; Righteousnesse divides to each one his due portion, according to right proportion.
Ergo, Let judgement run down as water, and righteousness, etc. Tsedecha, from Tsadick, Divisum, divided; Righteousness divides to each one his due portion, according to right proportion.
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Thus Solomon with his sword divides true justice to the two mothers, and the sword is still Justices embleme. 2 King. 2.8. Elisha with his mantle divides the waters, and passeth over safely:
Thus Solomon with his sword divides true Justice to the two mother's, and the sword is still Justices emblem. 2 King. 2.8. Elisha with his mantle divides the waters, and passes over safely:
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2. Distributive: comprehended 1 In Praises, recompences for well doing. 2 In Punishments for evill doers, Romans 2.8.9.10, 11. These two last are the legges of Commonwealths, and Churches;
2. Distributive: comprehended 1 In Praises, recompenses for well doing. 2 In Punishments for evil doers, Romans 2.8.9.10, 11. These two last Are the legs of Commonwealths, and Churches;
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Job 36. ver. 17. Let Judgement and Righteousnesse take hold on thee. Often one is set for the act, the other for the manner. Ps. 9.8. Shall minister Judgement to the people in righteousnesse. Christ Joynes them, John 7.24. Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgement.
Job 36. ver. 17. Let Judgement and Righteousness take hold on thee. Often one is Set for the act, the other for the manner. Ps. 9.8. Shall minister Judgement to the people in righteousness. christ Joins them, John 7.24. Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgement.
To clear this channel more perspicuously, Three circumstances in the Text may be dived into more deeply. 1 The term à quo, couched in the term ad quem; run down, therefore were first above. 2 The term ad quem, arguing the descent of judgment, &c. 3 The intervenient motion; run, or rowle.
To clear this channel more perspicuously, Three Circumstances in the Text may be dived into more deeply. 1 The term à quo, couched in the term ad Whom; run down, Therefore were First above. 2 The term ad Whom, arguing the descent of judgement, etc. 3 The intervenient motion; run, or roll.
1. Judgment, righteousnesse must derive their pedegree from above, James 1.17. Psalm 8.9. Justice and judgment are the habitation of his throne; hee loves them highly. Psal. 33.3. God calls his Vice-gerents Gods, and their seats are above men, to stamp on their spirits Jehoshaphat's charge, 2 Chron. 19.6. Take heed what you do;
1. Judgement, righteousness must derive their pedigree from above, James 1.17. Psalm 8.9. justice and judgement Are the habitation of his throne; he loves them highly. Psalm 33.3. God calls his Vicegerents God's, and their seats Are above men, to stamp on their spirits Jehoshaphat's charge, 2 Chronicles 19.6. Take heed what you do;
Other waters are dead, deadden, deadly, breed barrenness, bursting and death, as those of Jealousie, Num. 5. they can rise no higher then the fountain.
Other waters Are dead, deadden, deadly, breed Barrenness, bursting and death, as those of Jealousy, Num. 5. they can rise no higher then the fountain.
Self, man, corruption can cast forth nothing but mire, Isa. 48. ult. Such were our Regalian, Episcopalian, carnalian streams, lately cryed up by some leprous Naamites: Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel?
Self, man, corruption can cast forth nothing but mire, Isaiah 48. ult. Such were our Regalian, Episcopalian, carnalian streams, lately cried up by Some leprous Naamites: are not Abana and Pharpar, Rivers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel?
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2. The term ad quem; Down, Psal. 133.3. as oyl from Aaron's head, beard, to the meanest skirt of the garment: it must as well reach a poor Naboth, as a potent Ahab; Too long have our waters been turned into blood, Psalm 105.25. with not onely a tenth, but a fifth part of our men, Rev. 8.10. Were turned into wormwood, gall, hemlock, Jer. 8.19.
2. The term ad Whom; Down, Psalm 133.3. as oil from Aaron's head, beard, to the Meanest skirt of the garment: it must as well reach a poor Naboth, as a potent Ahab; Too long have our waters been turned into blood, Psalm 105.25. with not only a tenth, but a fifth part of our men, Rev. 8.10. Were turned into wormwood, Gall, hemlock, Jer. 8.19.
From the Seas, waters are suck'd up by the Sun into the clouds, these unbucket themselves into the hills, thence flow your fountains, these by pores crawle into the rivulets and brooks;
From the Seas, waters Are sucked up by the Sun into the Clouds, these unbucket themselves into the hills, thence flow your fountains, these by pores crawl into the rivulets and brooks;
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which meeting in an assembly, unite their powers into mighty streams, and these lay themselves down into the oceans lapp again. One act denominates not;
which meeting in an assembly, unite their Powers into mighty streams, and these lay themselves down into the ocean's lap again. One act denominates not;
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1. From the swollen Seas. 2. Then from the bigg bellied rivers. 3. Heavens open their windowes, else could never swinge away a whole world of corruptions. Gen. 6.12.
1. From the swollen Seas. 2. Then from the big bellied Rivers. 3. Heavens open their windows, Else could never swinge away a Whole world of corruptions. Gen. 6.12.
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If you pervert or divert them into many or undue courses (as Alexander vapor'd over Ganges, to cut it into severall channels) they'l soon lose their name and glory.
If you pervert or divert them into many or undue courses (as Alexander vapoured over Ganges, to Cut it into several channels) They'll soon loose their name and glory.
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1. monstrous. 2 hardly forsaken. 1. Whereto tends needlesse delayes, but to keep the differencing party more irreconcileable? 2 To play the box with the clients purse? 3 To squeeze tears from the eyes of oppressed orphans and widdowes? which argues no truth of Religion, James 1. ult. 4 To offer a rape on these pure virgins, judgment, righteousnesse? 5 To spread a generall mischief,
1. monstrous. 2 hardly forsaken. 1. Whereto tends needless delays, but to keep the differencing party more Irreconcilable? 2 To play the box with the Clients purse? 3 To squeeze tears from the eyes of oppressed orphans and widow's? which argues no truth of Religion, James 1. ult. 4 To offer a rape on these pure Virgins, judgement, righteousness? 5 To spread a general mischief,
O the quarrels started 'twixt the Patriarks and Phylistins about damming up the fountains! Jer. 21.12. Execute judgment in the morning (.i.) timely, speedily.
Oh the quarrels started betwixt the Patriarchs and Philistines about damming up the fountains! Jer. 21.12. Execute judgement in the morning (i) timely, speedily.
2 Rea. From their purity and cleannesse. 1 From base passions of love, fear, hope, &c. 2. Clearnesse from respect of persons, declaimed against in many Scriptures. 3. Clearnesse from all sinfull self ends, 2. Chron. 9.17. Solomons throne is of Ivory; pure gold overlaying it;
2 Rea. From their purity and cleanness. 1 From base passion of love, Fear, hope, etc. 2. Clearness from respect of Persons, declaimed against in many Scriptures. 3. Clearness from all sinful self ends, 2. Chronicles 9.17. Solomons throne is of Ivory; pure gold overlaying it;
not leaden, and easily turned to every side. Isa. 1.6. complains their silver was turned to drosse, their gold to tinne. Ours of late into Excrements: A monstrous metamorphosis, desperate degradation!
not leaden, and Easily turned to every side. Isaiah 1.6. complains their silver was turned to dross, their gold to tin. Ours of late into Excrements: A monstrous metamorphosis, desperate degradation!
But in heaven, in heavens Representative, Gods; (so God himself stiles them, Psalm 82.2, 3. this staggers the wisest Solomon, Eccles. 3.16. Moreover I saw under the sun, the place of Judicatory, that wickednesse was there;
But in heaven, in heavens Representative, God's; (so God himself stile them, Psalm 82.2, 3. this staggers the Wisest Solomon, Eccles. 3.16. Moreover I saw under the sun, the place of Judicatory, that wickedness was there;
Where (not Princes sons) but poor orphans went with pitchers in hand, and returned not only empty of water, but ful of mud; yea, their pitchers broken;
Where (not Princes Sons) but poor orphans went with pitchers in hand, and returned not only empty of water, but full of mud; yea, their pitchers broken;
Nothing but the pure administration of judgment and righteousnesse can transforme our blackmouthed, blackhanded, blackhearted adversaries into white, who cry, our corruptions are greater then in time of Regall Tyranny,
Nothing but the pure administration of judgement and righteousness can transform our blackmouthed, blackhanded, blackhearted Adversaries into white, who cry, our corruptions Are greater then in time of Regal Tyranny,
whence issues their facilicy and constancy in running down: this flows from internall principles. Indeed a new nature makes judgements race untireable;
whence issues their facilicy and constancy in running down: this flows from internal principles. Indeed a new nature makes Judgments raze untireable;
If any great log lye in the streams way, they'l roule them along; if any trash choak their channels, they'l beesome them before them into the grand ocean.
If any great log lie in the streams Way, They'll roll them along; if any trash choke their channels, They'll Besom them before them into the grand Ocean.
Pilat may tremble at the losse of Caesars friendship, and so may give up innocence it self against his conscience, to gratifie Jews: But is not Herod afterward haunted with Johns Ghost, and Pilat with Satans hells scourges?
Pilat may tremble At the loss of Caesars friendship, and so may give up innocence it self against his conscience, to gratify jews: But is not Herod afterwards haunted with Johns Ghost, and Pilat with Satan Hells scourges?
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and these in a constant successive defluxion? these two must have their irresistible race in all thy borders, else art thou as Israels land in three yeers and half wanting rain, ready to starve all that lived in it;
and these in a constant successive defluxion? these two must have their irresistible raze in all thy borders, Else art thou as Israel's land in three Years and half wanting rain, ready to starve all that lived in it;
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unrighteousnesse will tumble it from a throne to a dunghill, how soon then shall it demolish a private mans foundation? Thou complainest the ship is leak, many foot of water in the hold, every particular hand must take its spell at the pump, else the vessel is like to perish for ever.
unrighteousness will tumble it from a throne to a dunghill, how soon then shall it demolish a private men Foundation? Thou complainest the ship is leak, many foot of water in the hold, every particular hand must take its spell At the pump, Else the vessel is like to perish for ever.
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2. A Court, to passe severe sentence, and see its execution on all corruptions that bubble up under their jurisdiction; Eccles. 8.11. Elies cruell indulgence, cool reproofs, brake the neck, back, and bulke of all that posterity.
2. A Court, to pass severe sentence, and see its execution on all corruptions that bubble up under their jurisdiction; Eccles. 8.11. Ely's cruel indulgence, cool reproofs, brake the neck, back, and bulk of all that posterity.
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3. A Temple, for prayer, praise, holy conferences, heavenly practises, and Christian encouragements, how soon would this hush our generall complaints gainst commanders,
3. A Temple, for prayer, praise, holy conferences, heavenly practises, and Christian encouragements, how soon would this hush our general complaints gainst commanders,
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but actuate a decision from the Land of the Living. Doe not many Masters, Parents, Governours actions speake Cains language, Genesis 4. Am I my brothers keeper? Or the blind mans Fathers Idiom; he is of age, let him speake for himselfe? But their blood cries loud in heaven for vengeance, on such servant slayers, children killers.
but actuate a decision from the Land of the Living. Do not many Masters, Parents, Governors actions speak Cains language, Genesis 4. Am I my Brother's keeper? Or the blind men Father's Idiom; he is of age, let him speak for himself? But their blood cries loud in heaven for vengeance, on such servant slayers, children killers.
3. You that are Judges, Magistrates on bench, at barr, if you hasten not forth to help the Lord against those violent, mighty torrents of headstrong corruptions, that like the hoast of Sisera, threaten our desolation;
3. You that Are Judges, Magistrates on bench, At bar, if you hasten not forth to help the Lord against those violent, mighty torrents of headstrong corruptions, that like the host of Sisera, threaten our desolation;
not to fight for God, is to fight against him. Can God fight against God; or Michaels angels against Michael? Are you not Gods? Psalm 82.2. Are you not starrs in the higher sphere? starrs never fought against Israel, but against Sisera. Psalm 82.6.
not to fight for God, is to fight against him. Can God fight against God; or Michaels Angels against Michael? are you not God's? Psalm 82.2. are you not Stars in the higher sphere? Stars never fought against Israel, but against Sisera. Psalm 82.6.
I have said, Ye are Gods, and all of you are children of the most high ('tis monstrous to see children imbattel their own Father) ver. 7. but ye shall die like men,
I have said, You Are God's, and all of you Are children of the most high (it's monstrous to see children imbattel their own Father) ver. 7. but you shall die like men,
and fall as one of the Princes (remember such a one not long since hath fallen) for helping the mighty against God, ver. 8. Arise O Lord, judge thou the earth.
and fallen as one of the Princes (Remember such a one not long since hath fallen) for helping the mighty against God, ver. 8. Arise Oh Lord, judge thou the earth.
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Let me leave one text of Scripture seriously to bee ruminated by you, when I am far remote from you, 'tis Moses charge to the two tribes and half, whose hearts were glued to a plantation on this side Jordan. Num. 32.23.
Let me leave one text of Scripture seriously to be ruminated by you, when I am Far remote from you, it's Moses charge to the two tribes and half, whose hearts were glued to a plantation on this side Jordan. Num. 32.23.
The lives and estates not only of present persons, but future posterities hang upon your lipps, take these assistants to your consults, results. 1. A good conscience. 2. Scripture Evidence. 3. Christian compassionatenesse. 4. Right consideration of your latter ends, in which is wrapt up much of wisdom, Deut. 32.29. O that my people were wise, that they would consider their later ends.
The lives and estates not only of present Persons, but future Posterities hang upon your lips, take these assistants to your consults, results. 1. A good conscience. 2. Scripture Evidence. 3. Christian compassionateness. 4. Right consideration of your latter ends, in which is wrapped up much of Wisdom, Deuteronomy 32.29. Oh that my people were wise, that they would Consider their later ends.
ere any one word run rashly down from your lipps, hearken to the charge, Pro. 14.25. ye that are true ones, A faithfull witnesse delivers souls, in the plurall, of selves and others:
ere any one word run rashly down from your lips, harken to the charge, Pro 14.25. you that Are true ones, A faithful witness delivers Souls, in the plural, of selves and Others:
or sinke the estates, credits, and lives of many, many. Go ye false ones, and read your neck verse, Pro. 24.28. A false witnesse shall not escape. viz. Gods tribunall;
or sink the estates, credits, and lives of many, many. Go you false ones, and read your neck verse, Pro 24.28. A false witness shall not escape. viz. God's tribunal;
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to which purpose take these Excitations, or Arguments. 1. Motive. From the Exuberancy of these corruptions, Gen. 6.12. The whole earth had corrupted their ways before God.
to which purpose take these Excitations, or Arguments. 1. Motive. From the Exuberancy of these corruptions, Gen. 6.12. The Whole earth had corrupted their ways before God.
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and are our corruptions fewer then formerly? instead of superstitions, Idolatries, &c. recited in this chapter, bolstred in England, have not hideous blasphemies, hellish heresies, uncouth Errors risen up in their room? and have not some of the prudent kept sile nce, because 'twas an evill time? should not therefore our Davids, their swordmen, Levites, Priests, all Israel, unite shoulders, help to reduce the Ark from the Philistims,
and Are our corruptions fewer then formerly? instead of superstitions, Idolatries, etc. recited in this chapter, bolstered in England, have not hideous Blasphemies, hellish heresies, uncouth Errors risen up in their room? and have not Some of the prudent kept sile nce, Because 'twas an evil time? should not Therefore our Davids, their swordmen, Levites, Priests, all Israel, unite shoulders, help to reduce the Ark from the philistines,
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and settle it in its due posture, place, basis! 1 Chron. 13.1.2. I confesse corruptions are more then my memory, or this time permits a repetition, much lesse a declamation;
and settle it in its due posture, place, basis! 1 Chronicles 13.1.2. I confess corruptions Are more then my memory, or this time permits a repetition, much less a declamation;
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formerly it sate in the Consistory, robed in Lawn sleeves; formerly it sate on the Bench, clad in scarlet; formerly it stood in the pulpit, covered with sable: Antiently the Lord found it too common among the old Prophets, insomuch that he declares himself against it, and them, Jer. 23.30. Behold, I am against those Prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my word every one from his neighbour.
formerly it sat in the Consistory, robed in Lawn sleeves; formerly it sat on the Bench, clad in scarlet; formerly it stood in the pulpit, covered with sable: Anciently the Lord found it too Common among the old prophets, insomuch that he declares himself against it, and them, Jer. 23.30. Behold, I am against those prophets, Says the Lord, that steal my word every one from his neighbour.
Are there not some of the younger fry of false Prophets, that can steale in print, imprint those stealths, justifie those stollen impressions even with imprecations? And when all is done, all is Feately Donne. I should be larger in presenting you a messe of such ones, heterodox hogpodges;
are there not Some of the younger fry of false prophets, that can steal in print, imprint those stealths, justify those stolen impressions even with imprecations? And when all is done, all is Featly Donne. I should be larger in presenting you a mess of such ones, heterodox hogpodges;
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how can the inhabitants live without these? will not that place be truely, what false Spies said falsely of Canaan, a Land that eates up the inhabitants thereof? nay, must I not say, a Land, the inhabitants whereof eat up one another? Eccles. 1.7. All the rivers are still running into the seas, else could not be maintained by the seas, not the seas without the rivers.
how can the inhabitants live without these? will not that place be truly, what false Spies said falsely of Canaan, a Land that eats up the inhabitants thereof? nay, must I not say, a Land, the inhabitants whereof eat up one Another? Eccles. 1.7. All the Rivers Are still running into the Seas, Else could not be maintained by the Seas, not the Seas without the Rivers.
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What quiet in Commonwealths, Churches, mens estates, or Gods Worship, or what graces increase, support, continuance, without a constant progresse of these two?
What quiet in Commonwealths, Churches, men's estates, or God's Worship, or what graces increase, support, Continuance, without a constant progress of these two?
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but its better being where nil licet, then omnia. Now self is the universall Idol, Nebuchadnezzers Image; burn them in hot furnace, that bow not down at its command, and pipe.
but its better being where nil licet, then omnia. Now self is the universal Idol, Nebuchadnezzers Image; burn them in hight furnace, that bow not down At its command, and pipe.
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take a taste of some few. 1. These quench flames, fires, heates; so timely execution of judgement doth the contentions in Kingdoms, Commonwealths, Churches, Countries, corporations, families;
take a taste of Some few. 1. These quench flames, fires, heats; so timely execution of judgement does the contentions in Kingdoms, Commonwealths, Churches, Countries, corporations, families;
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2. These conjoyne heterogenealls. God and Israel are at ods, Joshuah and the Camp fly befor Enemies, Achans stealth hath created this Chasma; judgment, righteousnesse ran down as waters, streams, on the delinquent,
2. These conjoin heterogenealls. God and Israel Are At ods, Joshua and the Camp fly before Enemies, Achans stealth hath created this Chasma; judgement, righteousness ran down as waters, streams, on the delinquent,
and God and Israel are thereupon reunited, as the chappie earth meets, becomes one, after some continued showers, Josh. 7. 3. They Enliven most Creatures, hold up their lives by the chin Isa. 10.2. the fishes dy when waters dry.
and God and Israel Are thereupon Reunited, as the chappie earth meets, becomes one, After Some continued showers, Josh. 7. 3. They Enliven most Creatures, hold up their lives by the chin Isaiah 10.2. the Fish die when waters dry.
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Last of all, it will cleanse the cankers in Churches and States, drive away our Egyptian froggs, that have been one of our former plagues, change our mournings into melodies, our lamentations into leapings, skippings for joy;
Last of all, it will cleanse the cankers in Churches and States, drive away our Egyptian frogs, that have been one of our former plagues, change our mournings into melodies, our lamentations into leapings, skippings for joy;
