Hierusalem bedewed with teares. A sermon preached at St. Mary Woolnoth London, upon the fast-day, Martii, 30. 1642. By John Pigott Curate of S. Sepulchers.
BEfore I come to the particular handling of these words, I shall crave leave briefly to premise something by way of introduction, of the many engagements of this people unto God for mercies received,
BEfore I come to the particular handling of these words, I shall crave leave briefly to premise something by Way of introduction, of the many engagements of this people unto God for Mercies received,
p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f d n2, pns11 vmb vvi vvi av-j p-acp n1 pi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt d n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 vvn,
There was never any Nation upon Earth more blessed with the influences of Heaven, then this nation of the Jewes, you onely have I knowne of all the families of the Earth.
There was never any nation upon Earth more blessed with the influences of Heaven, then this Nation of the Jews, you only have I known of all the families of the Earth.
and signes, by a mighty hand and stretched out arme, as he did for you in Egypt, Deut. 4 33.34. God did as it were single out this people from all the Families of the Earth, all the Nations under Heaven, that he might make them the ob ects of his love.
and Signs, by a mighty hand and stretched out arm, as he did for you in Egypt, Deuteronomy 4 33.34. God did as it were single out this people from all the Families of the Earth, all the nations under Heaven, that he might make them the ob ects of his love.
cc n2, p-acp dt j n1 cc vvn av n1, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp pn22 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd. np1 vdd c-acp pn31 vbdr j av d n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d dt n2 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 dt fw-la n2 pp-f po31 n1.
A chosen generation a peculiar people, Et quid ampl us potuit? and what could God doe more for his Vineyard that he did not doe? wherein could he have made a fuller expression of his love then he did? how did he bemoane them in their misery? I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people,
A chosen generation a peculiar people, Et quid ampl us Potuit? and what could God do more for his Vineyard that he did not do? wherein could he have made a fuller expression of his love then he did? how did he bemoan them in their misery? I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people,
How did he wrastle with a stubburn hard hearted Tyrant for their enlargement? one that slighted his messages, contemned his judgements, would not let his people goe, till at length by maine •trength he wrested them out of his hands,
How did he wrestle with a stubburn hard hearted Tyrant for their enlargement? one that slighted his messages, contemned his Judgments, would not let his people go, till At length by main •trength he wrested them out of his hands,
how did he provide a table for them in the Wildernesse, and feast them with delicious fare, Angels food, Manna from Heaven? how did he dampe the hearts and strike through the loynes of all their enemies? how did he drive out and dispossesse seven great and mighty-Nations,
how did he provide a table for them in the Wilderness, and feast them with delicious fare, Angels food, Manna from Heaven? how did he damp the hearts and strike through the loins of all their enemies? how did he drive out and dispossess seven great and mighty-Nations,
q-crq vdd pns31 vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp j n1, ng1 n1, n1 p-acp n1? q-crq vdd pns31 n-jn dt n2 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d po32 n2? q-crq vdd pns31 vvi av cc vvi crd j cc n2,
and Vineyards that they planted not, and Houses full of all good things which they filled not, Deut. 6.11. Will you see some more priviledges and favours vouchsafed to this Nation? you may finde them recorded by S Paul Rom 3.1.
and Vineyards that they planted not, and Houses full of all good things which they filled not, Deuteronomy 6.11. Will you see Some more privileges and favours vouchsafed to this nation? you may find them recorded by S Paul Rom 3.1.
cc n2 cst pns32 vvd xx, cc n2 j pp-f d j n2 r-crq pns32 vvd xx, np1 crd. n1 pn22 vvi d dc n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp d n1? pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvn p-acp n1 np1 np1 crd.
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of Circumcision? Much every way, cheifely because to them were committed the Oracles of God, and more fully Rom. 9.4.
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of Circumcision? Much every Way, chiefly Because to them were committed the Oracles of God, and more Fully Rom. 9.4.
q-crq n1 av vhz dt np1? cc q-crq n1 vbz a-acp pp-f n1? av-d d n1, av-jn c-acp p-acp pno32 vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, cc av-dc av-j np1 crd.
wh•re speaking of the Israelites his brethren and kinsmen according to the flesh he describeth their priviledges in these words, To whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory and the covenants,
wh•re speaking of the Israelites his brothers and kinsmen according to the Flesh he Describeth their privileges in these words, To whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory and the Covenants,
av vvg pp-f dt np2 po31 n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz po32 n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp ro-crq vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 cc dt n2,
other Nations were strangers and forreiners, they were as it were NONLATINALPHABET of the household of God others were counted dogs, they only the children,
other nations were Strangers and foreigners, they were as it were of the household of God Others were counted Dogs, they only the children,
as appeares by our Saviours answer to the Syr•phenic•an woman, It is not meete to take the childrens bread and cast it to Dogs: Secondly, the Covenants were theirs;
as appears by our Saviors answer to the Syr•phenic•an woman, It is not meet to take the Children's bred and cast it to Dogs: Secondly, the Covenants were theirs;
other Nations were without God in the world, they were a people in covenant with God, Gen. 17 7. God tels Abraham, I will esta•lish my covenant between me and thee,
other nations were without God in the world, they were a people in Covenant with God, Gen. 17 7. God tells Abraham, I will esta•lish my Covenant between me and thee,
and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed after the, Ier, 31.33. This shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel:
and thy seed After thee in their generations for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God unto thee and to thy seed After thee, Jeremiah, 31.33. This shall be the Covenant that I will make with the house of Israel:
Psal. 147.19. 4. To them pertained the service of God, other nations wāting the direction of Gods holy word, became vaine in their imaginations and worshipped the creature more then the Creatour, prostrated themselves to feined Deities,
Psalm 147.19. 4. To them pertained the service of God, other Nations wanting the direction of God's holy word, became vain in their Imaginations and worshipped the creature more then the Creator, prostrated themselves to feigned Deities,
indeed how could they call upon him of whom they had not heard, who was NONLATINALPHABET an unknown God to them? but in Jury was God known, his name was great in Israel, at Salem was his tabernacle,
indeed how could they call upon him of whom they had not herd, who was an unknown God to them? but in Jury was God known, his name was great in Israel, At Salem was his tabernacle,
you worship, ye know not what, we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jewes, Tis true, they were ever now and then starting aside like a broken bow, they grieved him with their hill Altars,
you worship, you know not what, we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews, This true, they were ever now and then starting aside like a broken bow, they grieved him with their hill Altars,
pn22 vvb, pn22 vvb xx r-crq, pns12 vvb r-crq pns12 vvb, p-acp n1 vbz pp-f dt np2, pn31|vbz j, pns32 vbdr av av cc av vvg av av-j dt j-vvn n1, pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp po32 n1 n2,
yet in the most deploreable times God had his 7000 in •srael that did not bow the knee to Baal, he had his Church among them, a remnant that did worship the true God after a true manner;
yet in the most deploreable times God had his 7000 in •srael that did not bow the knee to Baal, he had his Church among them, a remnant that did worship the true God After a true manner;
they had his word, and they had his Sacraments, and they had his prophets, and they had his house, Templum Domini, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord was their great confidence which other Nations could not boast of Fifthly, the Fathers were theirs, Abraham is our Father, art thou greater then our Father, Jacob, who gave us the well, &c. Sixthly, the promises made to the Fathers concerning the Messias were theirs, they were interested in them,
they had his word, and they had his Sacraments, and they had his Prophets, and they had his house, Templum Domini, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord was their great confidence which other nations could not boast of Fifthly, the Father's were theirs, Abraham is our Father, art thou greater then our Father, Jacob, who gave us the well, etc. Sixthly, the promises made to the Father's Concerning the Messias were theirs, they were interested in them,
and dwelt among them, he spent his whole pilgrimage among them, they heard his Sermons, they saw his miracles, S. Matthew reports of him, Mat. 9 35. that he went about all their Cities,
and dwelled among them, he spent his Whole pilgrimage among them, they herd his Sermons, they saw his Miracles, S. Matthew reports of him, Mathew 9 35. that he went about all their Cities,
so had they but known what a rich treasure they had among them, they would not have desired him to depart out of their coasts as the Ge•go ens did, they would not have set at nought this corner-stone,
so had they but known what a rich treasure they had among them, they would not have desired him to depart out of their coasts as the Ge•go ens did, they would not have Set At nought this cornerstone,
av vhd pns32 p-acp vvn q-crq dt j n1 pns32 vhd p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd xx vhi vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt fw-la fw-la vdd, pns32 vmd xx vhi vvn p-acp pix d n1,
they would have been ambitious to get a sight of him with Zacheus, to touch the hem of his garment with the diseased woman, to kisse his feet with Mary Magdalen, they would have entertained him triumphantly with j yfull acclamations as they did in the verses before my Text, Hosannah to the son of David, blessed be he that commeth in the name of the Lord, Hosannah in the highest.
they would have been ambitious to get a sighed of him with Zacchaeus, to touch the hem of his garment with the diseased woman, to kiss his feet with Mary Magdalen, they would have entertained him triumphantly with j yfull acclamations as they did in the Verses before my Text, Hosannah to the son of David, blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord, Hosannah in the highest.
Happy were the eyes that saw the things which they saw (though most of them were so blinded that they saw not their happinesse) it was part of S. Augustins ambitious wish, he desired to have seen three things;
Happy were the eyes that saw the things which they saw (though most of them were so blinded that they saw not their happiness) it was part of S. Augustins ambitious wish, he desired to have seen three things;
Rome in her beauty, Paul in the pulpit, & Christ in the flesh, as Abraham and divers other Prophets and righteous men desired to have seen this day of Christ. Ioh. 8.56.
Room in her beauty, Paul in the pulpit, & christ in the Flesh, as Abraham and diverse other prophets and righteous men desired to have seen this day of christ. John 8.56.
vvb p-acp po31 n1, np1 p-acp dt n1, cc np1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 cc j j-jn n2 cc j n2 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn d n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd.
And happy were the eares that heard the things which they heard, the mysteries of saving knowledge NONLATINALPHABET those secrets and mysteries which were hidden from former ages,
And happy were the ears that herd the things which they herd, the Mysteres of Saving knowledge those secrets and Mysteres which were hidden from former ages,
cc j vbdr dt n2 cst vvd dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvd, dt n2 pp-f j-vvg n1 d n2-jn cc n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp j n2,
and that immediatly from Christ himselfe, Dulcius ex ipso f•nte, what a blessed prerogative was it to heare the wisdome of the father so comfortably discoursing of the great work of our redemption!
and that immediately from christ himself, Dulcet ex ipso f•nte, what a blessed prerogative was it to hear the Wisdom of the father so comfortably discoursing of the great work of our redemption!
how is it that thou wilt manifest thy selfe to us, and not unto the world? but my Text tels you they did not know the things that belonged to their peace, they were not sensible of the free grace, the rich mercy that was tendered to them,
how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self to us, and not unto the world? but my Text tells you they did not know the things that belonged to their peace, they were not sensible of the free grace, the rich mercy that was tendered to them,
read over the Prophets and you shall find complaints in this kind without number, doe ye thus requite the Lord, Oh foolish people and unwise? The faithfull City is become a harlot, she was full of judgment, righteousnesse lodged in her,
read over the prophets and you shall find complaints in this kind without number, do you thus requite the Lord, O foolish people and unwise? The faithful city is become a harlot, she was full of judgement, righteousness lodged in her,
how shall I pardon thee for this? As I live saith the Lord, Sodom and her daughters have not done as thou hast done, thou and thy daughters, thou wast corrupted more then they in all thy wayes, Ezech. 16.47.
how shall I pardon thee for this? As I live Says the Lord, Sodom and her daughters have not done as thou hast done, thou and thy daughters, thou wast corrupted more then they in all thy ways, Ezekiel 16.47.
q-crq vmb pns11 vvi pno21 p-acp d? p-acp pns11 vvb vvz dt n1, np1 cc po31 n2 vhb xx vdn c-acp pns21 vh2 vdn, pns21 cc po21 n2, pns21 vbd2s vvn av-dc cs pns32 p-acp d po21 n2, np1 crd.
And yet how unwilling was God to unsheath his sword, to powre out the full Vials of his fierce anger upon this rebellious Nation? though their sins were so provoking that he knew not well how to pardon them,
And yet how unwilling was God to unsheath his sword, to pour out the full Vials of his fierce anger upon this rebellious nation? though their Sins were so provoking that he knew not well how to pardon them,
cc av c-crq j vbds np1 p-acp vvb po31 n1, pc-acp vvi av dt j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp d j n1? cs po32 n2 vbdr av vvg cst pns31 vvd xx av c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32,
and shall I allow this? shall I give my glory to another? how shall I pardon thee for this? yet so infinite on the other side was his mercy, that he was unwilling to punish them;
and shall I allow this? shall I give my glory to Another? how shall I pardon thee for this? yet so infinite on the other side was his mercy, that he was unwilling to Punish them;
Christ might have insulted over Herusalem, when he foresaw the cup of trembling that she was to drink of, as wisdom threatens her contemners. Pro. 1.24.
christ might have insulted over Jerusalem, when he foresaw the cup of trembling that she was to drink of, as Wisdom threatens her contemners. Pro 1.24.
so seeing Herusalem would not take warning by all former invitations, admonitions, judgments, mercies, Christ might justly have laughed at her calamity,
so seeing Jerusalem would not take warning by all former invitations, admonitions, Judgments, Mercies, christ might justly have laughed At her calamity,
av vvg np1 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp d j n2, n2, n2, n2, np1 vmd av-j vhi vvn p-acp po31 n1,
In the words we have Christ melting into teares for hardhearted Hierusalem, Nihil miserius misero non mis•rante seipsum, there is not a more sad lamentable spectacle in the world,
In the words we have christ melting into tears for hardhearted Jerusalem, Nihil Miserable misero non mis•rante seipsum, there is not a more sad lamentable spectacle in the world,
then to see a man, or a City, or a Nation, like Simon Magus in the gall of bitternesse, in the depth of misery, in regard of a wilfull persisting in heynous and crying sins,
then to see a man, or a city, or a nation, like Simon Magus in the Gall of bitterness, in the depth of misery, in regard of a wilful persisting in heinous and crying Sins,
and never take notice of the Sword that is drawen against them, hugging and embracing, sporting and delighting themselves with those Delilahs, those lusts and corruptions which will prove their bane and destruction.
and never take notice of the Sword that is drawn against them, hugging and embracing, sporting and delighting themselves with those Delilahs, those Lustiest and corruptions which will prove their bane and destruction.
cc av-x vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32, vvg cc vvg, vvg cc vvg px32 p-acp d n2, d n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vvi po32 n1 cc n1.
What may be the reason, why there fals such store of Rayne, one shower after another? Mortales quoniam nolum sua crimina flere, (Calum pro nobis solvitur in lachrymas.
What may be the reason, why there falls such store of Rain, one shower After Another? Mortales quoniam nolum sua Crimes flere, (Column Pro nobis solvitur in lachrymas.
shall not only make the Earth sad, but even darken the Heavens, cause him that was anoynted with the oyle of gladnes above his Fellowes to melt into teares? And when he came neate, he beheld the City and wept over it, &c. The parts are two, the mourner, and the causes of his mourning.
shall not only make the Earth sad, but even darken the Heavens, cause him that was anointed with the oil of gladness above his Fellows to melt into tears? And when he Come neat, he beheld the city and wept over it, etc. The parts Are two, the mourner, and the Causes of his mourning.
vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1 j, cc-acp av vvi dt n2, vvb pno31 cst vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2? cc c-crq pns31 vvd j, pns31 vvd dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pn31, av dt n2 vbr crd, dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1.
The causes of his mourning are two, two heavy spectacles, for ea•h Eye one, and either of them able to command a fountain of teares, as the Propher speakes;
The Causes of his mourning Are two, two heavy spectacles, for ea•h Eye one, and either of them able to command a fountain of tears, as the Propher speaks;
and thy children within thee, &c. Or if you please, we have heer Hierusalems funerall, where we have first the chiefe Mourner Christ he be•eld the City and wept over it saying;
and thy children within thee, etc. Or if you please, we have her Hierusalems funeral, where we have First the chief Mourner christ he be•eld the city and wept over it saying;
cc po21 n2 p-acp pno21, av cc cs pn22 vvb, pns12 vhb av npg1 n1, c-crq pns12 vhi ord dt j-jn n1 np1 pns31 vvd dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pn31 vvg;
or as the same David lamented over Absalom, oh Absolom my Son, would God I had died for thee, &c. O Hierusalem, Herusalem, would God I had died for thee,
or as the same David lamented over Absalom, o Absalom my Son, would God I had died for thee, etc. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, would God I had died for thee,
cc p-acp dt d np1 vvd p-acp np1, uh np1 po11 n1, vmd np1 pns11 vhd vvn p-acp pno21, av sy np1, np1, vmd np1 pns11 vhd vvn p-acp pno21,
when he came neare he beheld the City, and wept over it saying, &c. Secondly, we have here the malady or cause of Hierusalems death, blindnes, security,
when he Come near he beheld the city, and wept over it saying, etc. Secondly, we have Here the malady or cause of Hierusalems death, blindness, security,
c-crq pns31 vvd av-j pns31 vvd dt n1, cc vvd p-acp pn31 vvg, av ord, pns12 vhb av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, n1, n1,
in the dayes of his flesh he offered up Prayers, and Supplications with strong crying and Teares, Heb. 5.7. At Lazarus his grave he groaned in the Spirit and wept. Ioh. 11.35. Here when he came neare he beheld the City and wept, All his joy was inward, Luc. 10.21. At that time Iesus rejoyced in Spirit, and said, I thank thee Father Lord of Heaven, and Earth &c. Some inward joy, he rejoyced in the spirit in the love and complacency of his Father, I thank thee Father Lord of Heaven and Earth;
in the days of his Flesh he offered up Prayers, and Supplications with strong crying and Tears, Hebrew 5.7. At Lazarus his grave he groaned in the Spirit and wept. John 11.35. Here when he Come near he beheld the city and wept, All his joy was inward, Luke 10.21. At that time Iesus rejoiced in Spirit, and said, I thank thee Father Lord of Heaven, and Earth etc. some inward joy, he rejoiced in the Spirit in the love and complacency of his Father, I thank thee Father Lord of Heaven and Earth;
p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pns31 vvd a-acp n2, cc n2 p-acp j n-vvg cc n2, np1 crd. p-acp np1 po31 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvn. np1 crd. av c-crq pns31 vvd av-j pns31 vvd dt n1 cc vvd, d po31 n1 vbds j, np1 crd. p-acp d n1 np1 vvd p-acp n1, cc vvd, pns11 vvb pno21 n1 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 av d j n1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vvb pno21 n1 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1;
how was he scorned and derided in the world? Is not this the Carpenters son? Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? few acknowledged him to be the Messias, the Lord of glory, the Prince of life, the Saviour of the world, the King of the Iewes, the Son of God, the brightnes of his Fathers glory, the expresse image of his person, as he was indeed:
how was he scorned and derided in the world? Is not this the Carpenters son? Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? few acknowledged him to be the Messias, the Lord of glory, the Prince of life, the Saviour of the world, the King of the Iewes, the Son of God, the brightness of his Father's glory, the express image of his person, as he was indeed:
yet they traduce him up and down, as if he were (as St. Paul sometimes confessed of himself.) Peccatorum maximus, the chiefest of sinners a gluttonous person, a Wine-hibber, a friend, a companion of Publicans and sinners, a Sabbath-breaker, a Blasphemer, a deceiver of the people, a conjurer, casting out Devils through Belzebub;
yet they traduce him up and down, as if he were (as Saint Paul sometime confessed of himself.) Peccatorum Maximus, the chiefest of Sinners a gluttonous person, a Wine-hibber, a friend, a Companion of Publicans and Sinners, a Sabbath breaker, a Blasphemer, a deceiver of the people, a conjurer, casting out Devils through Belzebub;
a Traytor, forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar, and what not? and surely had he not been more then a man, such usage was able not only to set open the floudgates of his Eyes,
a Traitor, forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar, and what not? and surely had he not been more then a man, such usage was able not only to Set open the floodgates of his Eyes,
dt n1, vvg pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc r-crq xx? cc av-j vhd pns31 xx vbn av-dc cs dt n1, d n1 vbds j xx av-j pc-acp vvi av-j dt n2 pp-f po31 n2,
but even to break his heart, woe is me my Mother (saith the Prophet Jeremy) that thou hast born me, I have neither lent upon usury nor borrowed upon usury,
but even to break his heart, woe is me my Mother (Says the Prophet Jeremiah) that thou hast born me, I have neither lent upon Usury nor borrowed upon Usury,
yet here is not all neither, to the persecution of the Tongue they ad the persecution of the hand, no sooner were tidings of his birth spread in Herods Court,
yet Here is not all neither, to the persecution of the Tongue they and the persecution of the hand, no sooner were tidings of his birth spread in Herods Court,
av av vbz xx d av-dx, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-dx av-c vbdr n2 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1,
but presently he seeks to destroy him, and with him a number of young innocents, that knew not their right hand from their left, there began the weeping, Mat. 2.18.
but presently he seeks to destroy him, and with him a number of young Innocents, that knew not their right hand from their left, there began the weeping, Mathew 2.18.
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by the Prophet Jeremy saving, In Ramah was there a voyce heard, Lamentation and weeping and great mourning Rachel weeping for her children because they were not:
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by the Prophet Jeremiah Saving, In Ramah was there a voice herd, Lamentation and weeping and great mourning Rachel weeping for her children Because they were not:
av vbds vvn d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 vvg, p-acp np1 vbds a-acp dt n1 vvd, n1 cc vvg cc j n1 np1 vvg p-acp po31 n2 c-acp pns32 vbdr xx:
as soon as he began to preach, the Scribes and Pharises consult how they may destroy him, one time they were going to throw him headlong from the top of a high hill, Luke. 4.29.
as soon as he began to preach, the Scribes and Pharisees consult how they may destroy him, one time they were going to throw him headlong from the top of a high hill, Lycia. 4.29.
As the Devill sometime would have had him throwen himselfe down rom the Pinacle of the Temple, another time they had like to have stoned him, Joh. 10.31. Many good works have I shewen you from my Father, for which of these do ye stone me? another time they sent their Disciples to intangle him in his Talk, Mat. 22 •6.
As the devil sometime would have had him thrown himself down rome the Pinnacle of the Temple, Another time they had like to have stoned him, John 10.31. Many good works have I shown you from my Father, for which of these do you stone me? Another time they sent their Disciples to entangle him in his Talk, Mathew 22 •6.
and sent a multitude with swords and slaves to take him as a Thiefe, or a Malefactour, who hurry him from the Garden to the high Priests Pallace, from thence to Pilate, from Pilat to Herod, from Herod,
and sent a multitude with swords and slaves to take him as a Thief, or a Malefactor, who hurry him from the Garden to the high Priests Palace, from thence to Pilate, from Pilat to Herod, from Herod,
cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, r-crq vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, p-acp av p-acp np1, p-acp np1 p-acp np1, p-acp np1,
after a deale of scornfull usage back again to Pilat, where they maliciously arraigne him, falsely accuse him, unjustly condemn him, buffet him, scourge him, make long furrowes upon his back, besmeare that face of which the Psalmist, Thou art fayrer then the children of men, with their filthy spittle, environ his sacred Head with a Crown of Thornes, lead him foorth to be crucified, load him with his Crosse, fasten him to the Crosse, peirce his Hands and his Feet, insult over him in his sufferings, Fixuris clavorum addentes tela •n•••rum (saith Leo) to the piercing of the Nayles adding the rankling arrowes of their venemous tongues, Ah thou that destroy'st the Temple and buildest it again in three dayes, save thy selfe,
After a deal of scornful usage back again to Pilat, where they maliciously arraign him, falsely accuse him, unjustly condemn him, buffet him, scourge him, make long furrows upon his back, besmear that face of which the Psalmist, Thou art Fairer then the children of men, with their filthy spittle, environ his sacred Head with a Crown of Thorns, led him forth to be Crucified, load him with his Cross, fasten him to the Cross, pierce his Hands and his Feet, insult over him in his sufferings, Fixuris clavorum addentes Tela •n•••rum (Says Leo) to the piercing of the Nails adding the rankling arrows of their venomous tongues, Ah thou that destroyest the Temple and buildest it again in three days, save thy self,
the women could not forbeare weeping who had only a compassionate fellow feeling of it, I. u. 23, 27. No marvaile if Christ himselfe wept that felt it.
the women could not forbear weeping who had only a compassionate fellow feeling of it, I u. 23, 27. No marvel if christ himself wept that felt it.
and rejoyce at the sound of the Organ, and the Tabret and the Harp go not out of their Feasts, Christ did not so, Christians have no warrant to expect it, the members must be in some measure conforma•le to their head, Ioh. 16.20.
and rejoice At the found of the Organ, and the Tabret and the Harp go not out of their Feasts, christ did not so, Christians have no warrant to expect it, the members must be in Some measure conforma•le to their head, John 16.20.
cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt np1 cc dt n1 vvb xx av pp-f po32 n2, np1 vdd xx av, np1 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n2 vmb vbi p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, np1 crd.
but Christs Disciples must expect Teares for meate, and plenteousnes of Teares for drink; Mine Eye, mine Eye runs down with Rivers of water saith the Church. Lam. 3.48. Mine Eye trickleth down and ceaseth not, without any intermission.
but Christ Disciples must expect Tears for meat, and plenteousness of Tears for drink; Mine Eye, mine Eye runs down with rivers of water Says the Church. Lam. 3.48. Mine Eye trickleth down and ceases not, without any intermission.
and that night after night, Every night wash I my bed with the teares of my complaint, Ps. 6.6. You shall find St. Peter weeping bitterly, and Mary Magdalen pumping out teares enough to wash her Saviours Feet:
and that night After night, Every night wash I my Bed with the tears of my complaint, Ps. 6.6. You shall find Saint Peter weeping bitterly, and Marry Magdalen pumping out tears enough to wash her Saviors Feet:
cc d n1 p-acp n1, d n1 vvb pns11 po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, np1 crd. pn22 vmb vvi n1 np1 vvg av-j, cc vvi np1 vvg av vvz av-d pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n2:
By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept: when we remembred thee O Sion. Psal. 137.1. Every Dog will be barking at strangers, and you know how imperiously the Sodomites insulted over, ••ot because he was a stranger.
By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept: when we remembered thee Oh Sion. Psalm 137.1. Every Dog will be barking At Strangers, and you know how imperiously the Sodomites insulted over, ••ot Because he was a stranger.
then we are like to meet with (for God is faithfull, who will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able) yet we must look to drink of the same cup that he drank of,
then we Are like to meet with (for God is faithful, who will not suffer us to be tempted above what we Are able) yet we must look to drink of the same cup that he drank of,
though not so deep as he drank, and to fill up NONLATINALPHABET the after sufferings, that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ. Col. 1.24. Beside we have teares to shed that Christ was not capable of teares of repentance, he was a Lamb without spot and without blemish, there was no guile found in his mouth, we are loaden with sins, there is not a day passeth over our heads, wherein we doe not contract unto our selves the guilt of many, many sins.
though not so deep as he drank, and to fill up the After sufferings, that which is behind of the afflictions of christ. Col. 1.24. Beside we have tears to shed that christ was not capable of tears of Repentance, he was a Lamb without spot and without blemish, there was no guile found in his Mouth, we Are loaded with Sins, there is not a day passes over our Heads, wherein we do not contract unto our selves the guilt of many, many Sins.
Mat. 6.34 is true also of the evill of sin, su ficient for the day is the evill thereof, every day brings sin enough with it, to over cast it, to make it a wet day, a day of weeping,
Mathew 6.34 is true also of the evil of since, sum ficient for the day is the evil thereof, every day brings since enough with it, to over cast it, to make it a wet day, a day of weeping,
for as the Father speaks, seeing after we are baptized, and washed from the guilt of originall sin, we doe dayly fowle our selves a new by the commission of actuall sins, we should also dayly re-baptize our selves in the bitter waters of Marah, the teares of true Repentance:
for as the Father speaks, seeing After we Are baptised, and washed from the guilt of original since, we do daily fowl our selves a new by the commission of actual Sins, we should also daily rebaptize our selves in the bitter waters of Marah, the tears of true Repentance:
what is wanting in innocency, we should Prive to make up in penitency, •a•th quod possum, & p ango quod non possum, (as St. Bernard) I doe what I am able, and what!
what is wanting in innocency, we should Prive to make up in Penitency, •a•th quod possum, & p ango quod non possum, (as Saint Bernard) I do what I am able, and what!
as well as a hanging down the head like a bulrush, what shall I say? surely we are in Hierusalems case, neare to destruction, we doe not know the day of our visitation:
as well as a hanging down the head like a bulrush, what shall I say? surely we Are in Hierusalems case, near to destruction, we do not know the day of our Visitation:
as at all times while we so journ here in this valley of teares, so especially upon dayes of mourning and humiliation, blessed are those that mourne (saith Christ) they shall be comforted:
as At all times while we so journ Here in this valley of tears, so especially upon days of mourning and humiliation, blessed Are those that mourn (Says christ) they shall be comforted:
c-acp p-acp d n2 cs pns12 av vvb av p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, av av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvn vbr d cst n1 (vvz np1) pns32 vmb vbi vvn:
We have a proverbe Vbi amor ibi oculus, where we love there will our Eye be gazing, where Christs love was we may see by his Eye too, Vidit civitatem he beheld the City,
We have a proverb Vbi amor There oculus, where we love there will our Eye be gazing, where Christ love was we may see by his Eye too, Vidit civitatem he beheld the city,
A sinfull Nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evill doers, a rebellious house, a stiff necked people, of uncircumcised Heart and Eares, which causeth him to behold it with watery Eyes, he beheld the •ity and wept over it, &c.
A sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evil doers, a rebellious house, a stiff necked people, of uncircumcised Heart and Ears, which Causes him to behold it with watery Eyes, he beheld the •ity and wept over it, etc.
There is a twofold cause of Christs mourning here, as I told you, Hierusalems n, and Hierusalems misery by reason of sin, as they two are never long asunder:
There is a twofold cause of Christ mourning Here, as I told you, Hierusalems n, and Hierusalems misery by reason of since, as they two Are never long asunder:
they will not be convinced of, much lesse averted from their erroneous courses, God hath sent his Prophets rising early an calling to them, O doe not this abominable sin that I hate:
they will not be convinced of, much less averted from their erroneous courses, God hath sent his prophets rising early an calling to them, Oh do not this abominable since that I hate:
he hath commanded them to cry alowd against their crying sins, their idolatry, oppression, swearing, lying, killing, stealing, neighing after their Neighbours wives like fed Horses,
he hath commanded them to cry aloud against their crying Sins, their idolatry, oppression, swearing, lying, killing, stealing, neighing After their Neighbours wives like fed Horses,
Are not Abana and Pharpar rivers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel? nay they say to Christ (who is this fountaine) as St. Peter did though with a far worse mind, thou shalt never wash my feet, Joh. 13.8.
are not Abana and Pharpar Rivers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel? nay they say to christ (who is this fountain) as Saint Peter did though with a Far Worse mind, thou shalt never wash my feet, John 13.8.
and these lost sheep, these Sons of perdition will not heare the Shepheards voyce, braine-sick Patients, they run at the Physician that comes to cure them, they stumble at the Corner-stone, the rock of their salvation becomes a Rock of offence to them:
and these lost sheep, these Sons of perdition will not hear the Shepherds voice, brainsick Patients, they run At the physician that comes to cure them, they Stumble At the Cornerstone, the rock of their salvation becomes a Rock of offence to them:
but they chuse darknes, rather then light, because their deeds are evill. Joh. 3.9. They are not sensible of the day of their Visitation, God hath given them a gracious visit indeed, hee hath sent his beloved Sonne amongst them:
but they choose darkness, rather then Light, Because their Deeds Are evil. John 3.9. They Are not sensible of the day of their Visitation, God hath given them a gracious visit indeed, he hath sent his Beloved Son among them:
the promised Shiloh, whom they had so long expected, and not they only, but also all the Families of the Earth, who expected a blessing from him, the desire of all Nations is come among them, Ecce rextius v•an t••, Behold thy King commeth unto thee meek,
the promised Shiloh, whom they had so long expected, and not they only, but also all the Families of the Earth, who expected a blessing from him, the desire of all nations is come among them, Ecce rextius v•an t••, Behold thy King comes unto thee meek,
dt j-vvn np1, ro-crq pns32 vhd av av-j vvn, cc xx pns32 av-j, cc-acp av d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, fw-la fw-la n1 n1, vvb po21 n1 vvz p-acp pno21 j,
for Israel did not knew his people did not consider, they reje ed him as the legion of Devils did, Quid nobis tecum? what have we to doe with thee? Mat. 8.29.
for Israel did not knew his people did not Consider, they reje ed him as the legion of Devils did, Quid nobis tecum? what have we to do with thee? Mathew 8.29.
Wherefore is there a price put into the hand of a foole (saith Solomon) seeing he hath no heart to it? here was an invalua•le price put into the hand of a foolish Nation,
Wherefore is there a price put into the hand of a fool (Says Solomon) seeing he hath no heart to it? Here was an invalua•le price put into the hand of a foolish nation,
so purblind in discerning the things that concerned their peace, the welfare and salvation of their soules, that they had no list to close with those blessed opportunities which they injoyed,
so purblind in discerning the things that concerned their peace, the welfare and salvation of their Souls, that they had no list to close with those blessed opportunities which they enjoyed,
Learn we then here by Christs example as to weep, so when to weep, where and for whom to bestow our teares for the back-sliding of Hi•rusalem, when we see iniquity in the holy place, the faithfull City become a Harlot,
Learn we then Here by Christ Exampl as to weep, so when to weep, where and for whom to bestow our tears for the backsliding of Hi•rusalem, when we see iniquity in the holy place, the faithful city become a Harlot,
when we see men regardles of their soules, and the things that concern their peace, obstinatly to persist in their sins, without any remorse of conscience or feare o judgment;
when we see men regardless of their Souls, and the things that concern their peace, obstinately to persist in their Sins, without any remorse of conscience or Fear oh judgement;
c-crq pns12 vvb n2 av-j pp-f po32 n2, cc dt n2 cst vvb po32 n1, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 uh n1;
and cry out for all the abominations, that were committed in the middest of Hierusalem, and indeed what Christian mans heart can chuse but bleed within him,
and cry out for all the abominations, that were committed in the midst of Jerusalem, and indeed what Christian men heart can choose but bleed within him,
cc vvb av p-acp d dt n2, cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av q-crq np1 vvz n1 vmb vvi p-acp vvi p-acp pno31,
how was righteous Lots soule vexed with the uncleane conversation of the filthy Sodomites? 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. We read of S. Paul, that when he came into Athens,
how was righteous Lots soul vexed with the unclean Conversation of the filthy Sodomites? 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. We read of S. Paul, that when he Come into Athens,
and saw the City wholy given to Idolatry, Commotus est Spiritus, that his Spirit was moved within him. Acts 17.16. To see the renowned City of Athens, so famous formerly for learning, now become so infamous for Idolatry, communicating that honour and service, which is due and proper to God alone, to dumb Idols:
and saw the city wholly given to Idolatry, Commotus est Spiritus, that his Spirit was moved within him. Acts 17.16. To see the renowned city of Athens, so famous formerly for learning, now become so infamous for Idolatry, communicating that honour and service, which is due and proper to God alone, to dumb Idols:
cc vvd dt n1 av-jn vvn p-acp n1, np1 fw-la fw-la, cst po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31. np1 crd. p-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, av j av-j p-acp n1, av vvb av j p-acp n1, vvg d n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz j-jn cc j p-acp np1 av-j, p-acp j n2:
for whom in common humanity we cannot but weep, when we observe how greedily he runs to his own destruction, what hast he makes to that place where shal be everlasting weeping and wayling,
for whom in Common humanity we cannot but weep, when we observe how greedily he runs to his own destruction, what haste he makes to that place where shall be everlasting weeping and wailing,
and gnashing of teeth, & in respect of our selves who are indangered by other mens sins, their sin is infectious, I living among them may perhaps be drawn to cast in my lot to run with them to the same excesse of riot, to partake with them in their sins:
and gnashing of teeth, & in respect of our selves who Are endangered by other men's Sins, their since is infectious, I living among them may perhaps be drawn to cast in my lot to run with them to the same excess of riot, to partake with them in their Sins:
and therfore for my own sake, I have cause to mourne for the sins of other men, Tunc tua res agitur, paries cum proximus ardet, tis high time for thee to look about thee,
and Therefore for my own sake, I have cause to mourn for the Sins of other men, Tunc tua Rest agitur, paries cum Proximus Ardet, this high time for thee to look about thee,
And first we cannot but mourn for the abominations of Hierusalem the sins of other men, in resp•ct of God, in zeale to his glory, to see him dayly dishonoured, his holy name blasphemed, his Sabbaths prophaned, his service neglected, al his commandemants broken,
And First we cannot but mourn for the abominations of Jerusalem the Sins of other men, in resp•ct of God, in zeal to his glory, to see him daily dishonoured, his holy name blasphemed, his Sabbaths Profaned, his service neglected, all his Commandments broken,
I have been very zealous for the Lord of Hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, thrown down thine Altars, slain thy Prophets with the sword,
I have been very zealous for the Lord of Hosts, for the children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, thrown down thine Altars, slave thy prophets with the sword,
see and heare his Father abused and dishonoured, and (though he could not hinder it) should not at least expresse himselfe to be grieved and troubled at it,
see and hear his Father abused and dishonoured, and (though he could not hinder it) should not At least express himself to be grieved and troubled At it,
vvb cc vvi po31 n1 vvn cc vvn, cc (cs pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31) vmd xx p-acp ds vvb px31 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31,
and not so much as shed a teare for the same, we are not of that Spirit, that the Children of God were wont to be of, Moses when he came down from the mount,
and not so much as shed a tear for the same, we Are not of that Spirit, that the Children of God were wont to be of, Moses when he Come down from the mount,
cc xx av av-d c-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt d, pns12 vbr xx pp-f d n1, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j pc-acp vbi pp-f, np1 c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1,
and saw the abomination of the Israelites that they had changed the glory of God into the similitude of a Calfe that cateth Hay, he was so daunted at the sight, that dismall sight, that for the present he was like a man in an Ecstasy, he forgot what he was doing, he let the Tables that were written upon by the finger of God, to fall out of his hands and be broken,
and saw the abomination of the Israelites that they had changed the glory of God into the similitude of a Calf that cateth Hay, he was so daunted At the sighed, that dismal sighed, that for the present he was like a man in an Ecstasy, he forgotten what he was doing, he let the Tables that were written upon by the finger of God, to fallen out of his hands and be broken,
now to be crost in their earnest desire, to see men in stead of doing all to the glory of God, to do all to the dishonour of God, to sell themselves to work wickednes in his sight, must needs be a great heart-breaking or occasion of mourning.
now to be crossed in their earnest desire, to see men in stead of doing all to the glory of God, to do all to the dishonour of God, to fell themselves to work wickedness in his sighed, must needs be a great Heartbreaking or occasion of mourning.
av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vdg d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vdi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi px32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmb av vbi dt j n-jn cc n1 pp-f n1.
Secondly, we have cause to mourn for the abominations of Hierusalem the sins of other men in regard of themselves, in compassion to their soules, to see how desperatly they run themselves upon the Rock of Gods judgments,
Secondly, we have cause to mourn for the abominations of Jerusalem the Sins of other men in regard of themselves, in compassion to their Souls, to see how desperately they run themselves upon the Rock of God's Judgments,
and Hirc illae lachrymae, and who can behold all this with dry Eyes? if we should see a man like Baals Pries•s, cutting himselfe with lancers and knives till the bloud followed:
and Hirc Those lachrymae, and who can behold all this with dry Eyes? if we should see a man like Baal's Pries•s, cutting himself with lancers and knives till the blood followed:
cc n1 fw-la fw-la, cc r-crq vmb vvi d d p-acp j n2? cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 av-j npg1 n2, vvg px31 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vvd:
And thirdly, we have cause to mourn for the abominations of Hierusalem, the sins of other men in regard of our selves and those dangers which by other mens sins hang over our own heads;
And Thirdly, we have cause to mourn for the abominations of Jerusalem, the Sins of other men in regard of our selves and those dangers which by other men's Sins hang over our own Heads;
cc ord, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc d n2 r-crq p-acp j-jn ng2 n2 vvb a-acp po12 d n2;
And therefore it is no small commendations that Christ gives the Bishop of Pergamos, Rev. 2.13. That he held fast his name and did not deny his faith, though he lived where the Synagogue of Satan was;
And Therefore it is no small commendations that christ gives the Bishop of Pergamum, Rev. 2.13. That he held fast his name and did not deny his faith, though he lived where the Synagogue of Satan was;
cc av pn31 vbz dx j n2 cst np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd. cst pns31 vvd av-j po31 n1 cc vdd xx vvi po31 n1, cs pns31 vvd c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds;
and so not only poysoned the Ayre to the great danger of passers by, but even breathed upon as many as they could come neare that so they might bee sure to infect them:
and so not only poisoned the Air to the great danger of passers by, but even breathed upon as many as they could come near that so they might be sure to infect them:
cc av xx av-j vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp, cc-acp av vvn p-acp c-acp d c-acp pns32 vmd vvi av-j cst av pns32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32:
but their lewd entising counsell, their insinuating temptations, come let us lay waite for bloud, wee shall fill our houses with spoile, cast •n thy Lot among us Pro. 1.11. that is like the breathing of an infected person upon another, almost inevitable.
but their lewd enticing counsel, their insinuating temptations, come let us lay wait for blood, we shall fill our houses with spoil, cast •n thy Lot among us Pro 1.11. that is like the breathing of an infected person upon Another, almost inevitable.
One woe is past, a woe of infection, there is a second woe hangs over the head of Gods children by reason of the wicked that live among them, a woe of malediction or a woe of punishment, and that twofold;
One woe is past, a woe of infection, there is a second woe hangs over the head of God's children by reason of the wicked that live among them, a woe of malediction or a woe of punishment, and that twofold;
First, there is a punishment hangs over them for the wicked, fugiamus ne si balneum propter Cerinthum ruerit, nos quoque damni simus participes, said Saint Iohn the Evangelist, let us make haste away least the Bath fall for Cerinthus sins,
First, there is a punishment hangs over them for the wicked, Fugiamus ne si balneum propter Cerinthus ruerit, nos quoque damn Simus participes, said Saint John the Evangelist, let us make haste away lest the Bath fallen for Cerinthus Sins,
and wee partake of Cerinthus punishment, come out of her my people, that ye bee not partakers of her sins, that yee receive not of her plagues, Rev. 18.4. all Israel smarts for Achans offence, and many times a fruitfull land is made barren for the wickednesse of them that dwell therein: Ps. 107.34.
and we partake of Cerinthus punishment, come out of her my people, that you be not partakers of her Sins, that ye receive not of her plagues, Rev. 18.4. all Israel smarts for Achans offence, and many times a fruitful land is made barren for the wickedness of them that dwell therein: Ps. 107.34.
cc pns12 vvb pp-f np1 n1, vvb av pp-f pno31 po11 n1, cst pn22 vbb xx n2 pp-f po31 n2, cst pn22 vvb xx pp-f po31 n2, n1 crd. d np1 vvz p-acp np1 n1, cc d n2 dt j n1 vbz vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb av: np1 crd.
least he pluck up the wheat also, and yet sometimes sin growes to such a ripenesse, that it causeth God to sweepe away the inhabitants of a land with the besome of destruction,
lest he pluck up the wheat also, and yet sometime since grows to such a ripeness, that it Causes God to sweep away the inhabitants of a land with the besom of destruction,
cs pns31 vvb a-acp dt n1 av, cc av av n1 vvz p-acp d dt n1, cst pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
Secondly, there is a punishment hangs over them from the wicked, for who knowes not that the wicked are professed enemies to the children of God? this serpentine brood beares a mortall enmity to the seed of the woman.
Secondly, there is a punishment hangs over them from the wicked, for who knows not that the wicked Are professed enemies to the children of God? this serpentine brood bears a Mortal enmity to the seed of the woman.
Christ and his members, though they cannot breake their head, they will (if it be possible) bruise their heele, prove like the Canaanites, to the Israelites, scourges in their sides,
christ and his members, though they cannot break their head, they will (if it be possible) bruise their heel, prove like the Canaanites, to the Israelites, scourges in their sides,
and therefore Gods children, living among the wicked, may justly take up the complaint of the Psalmist, our Soule is among Lions where t'is as great a miracle, that they should not be worried,
and Therefore God's children, living among the wicked, may justly take up the complaint of the Psalmist, our Soul is among Lions where It is as great a miracle, that they should not be worried,
and heere I may instance in two sorts of mourners, naturall parents mourning for their children, spirituall parents ministers mourning for their flocks.
and Here I may instance in two sorts of mourners, natural Parents mourning for their children, spiritual Parents Ministers mourning for their flocks.
To begin with naturall parents, thinke with your selves (and perhaps I speake to some that know and feele it) what a greefe it must needs bee to parents, Godly religious parents, to see their children take lewd courses, to walke in the counsell of the ungodly,
To begin with natural Parents, think with your selves (and perhaps I speak to Some that know and feel it) what a grief it must needs be to Parents, Godly religious Parents, to see their children take lewd courses, to walk in the counsel of the ungodly,
and sit in the seat of the scornefull, to set at nought their wholesome instructions and fatherly admonitions, a wise Sonne maketh a glad Father (saith Solomon ) but a foolish Son is a heavinesse to his Mother. Pro. 10.1. such a heavinesse was Esau to his mother Rebeccah in matching into that cursed stock of the Hittites, as you may read, Gen. 27.46.
and fit in the seat of the scornful, to Set At nought their wholesome instructions and fatherly admonitions, a wise Son makes a glad Father (Says Solomon) but a foolish Son is a heaviness to his Mother. Pro 10.1. such a heaviness was Esau to his mother Rebecca in matching into that cursed stock of the Hittites, as you may read, Gen. 27.46.
I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth, if Iacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as are the daughters of the land, what good will my life doe me? and Saint Augustine reports of his mother Monica, that as often as her children did sin against God,
I am weary of my life Because of the daughters of Heth, if Iacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as Are the daughters of the land, what good will my life do me? and Saint Augustine reports of his mother Monica, that as often as her children did sin against God,
nay I thinke the paines of child-birth are not so tedious to the mother, as those after-paines that are caused by the lewd conversation of their ungracious Children,
nay I think the pains of childbirth Are not so tedious to the mother, as those after-paines that Are caused by the lewd Conversation of their ungracious Children,
uh-x pns11 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr xx av j p-acp dt n1, c-acp d n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n2,
but when good Eunice shall doe her best indeavour to traine up her children in the way wherein they should walke, acquainting them with the holy Scripture, which are able to make them wise unto salvation,
but when good Eunice shall do her best endeavour to train up her children in the Way wherein they should walk, acquainting them with the holy Scripture, which Are able to make them wise unto salvation,
and yet at last shall find all her labour lost, her hopes frustrated, her children carryed away, with lewd and vicious company, into all manner of loose conversation,
and yet At last shall find all her labour lost, her hope's frustrated, her children carried away, with lewd and vicious company, into all manner of lose Conversation,
cc av p-acp ord vmb vvi d po31 n1 vvn, po31 n2 vvn, po31 n2 vvd av, p-acp j cc j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1,
so much planting, and so much watering, and yet little or no increase, but they are forced to complaine with the Prophet, Domini quis credidit? Lord who hath beleeved our report? Es. 53.1.
so much planting, and so much watering, and yet little or no increase, but they Are forced to complain with the Prophet, Domini quis credidit? Lord who hath believed our report? Es. 53.1.
av av-d vvg, cc av av-d vvg, cc av j cc dx n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la? n1 r-crq vhz vvn po12 n1? np1 crd.
for want of your obedience, th•t our word which was intonded to be a savour of life unto life, will prove to some of you the bitter savour of death unto death, that it will bee more tolerable for Sadom and Gomurha at the day of judgement,
for want of your Obedience, th•t our word which was intonded to be a savour of life unto life, will prove to Some of you the bitter savour of death unto death, that it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomurha At the day of judgement,
even Moses in whom you trust, that Moses in whom you trust, who indeed was wont to stand in the gap to mediate and intercede for you, at that day hee shall be your chiefest enemy, Moses shall ace•se you,
even Moses in whom you trust, that Moses in whom you trust, who indeed was wont to stand in the gap to mediate and intercede for you, At that day he shall be your chiefest enemy, Moses shall ace•se you,
av np1 p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb, cst np1 p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb, r-crq av vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vbi po22 js-jn n1, np1 vmb vvi pn22,
because you would not beleeve n•• obey his writings vers. 47. now thinke with your selves what a greefe this must needs bee, to the Ministers of God, to consider with themselves, that they who have desired nothing more then the salvation of those that are committed to their charge, must at the last day be forced to appeare and rise against many of them for their condemnation, to throw the first stone at them.
Because you would not believe n•• obey his writings vers. 47. now think with your selves what a grief this must needs be, to the Ministers of God, to Consider with themselves, that they who have desired nothing more then the salvation of those that Are committed to their charge, must At the last day be forced to appear and rise against many of them for their condemnation, to throw the First stone At them.
c-acp pn22 vmd xx vvi n1 vvi po31 n2 zz. crd av vvb p-acp po22 n2 r-crq dt n1 d vmb av vbi, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, cst pns32 r-crq vhb vvn pix av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1, vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi dt ord n1 p-acp pno32.
Secondly this mourning may be increased also from the condition of him for whose sins wee mourne, some men doe a great deale more hurt by their sins then others,
Secondly this mourning may be increased also from the condition of him for whose Sins we mourn, Some men do a great deal more hurt by their Sins then Others,
ord d n1 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp rg-crq n2 pns12 vvi, d n2 vdb dt j n1 dc n1 p-acp po32 n2 av n2-jn,
First, those that are eminent in place, aloft in the eye of the world advanced to places of eminency and dignity in Church or Commonwealth, actiones superiorum sunt libri inferiorum the actions of superiors are many times the bookes that inferiours learne by,
First, those that Are eminent in place, aloft in the eye of the world advanced to places of eminency and dignity in Church or Commonwealth, actiones Superiors sunt Libri inferiorum the actions of superiors Are many times the books that inferiors Learn by,
ord, d cst vbr j p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vbr d n2 dt n2 cst n2-jn vvb p-acp,
It is therefore a mournfull spectacle to see a Magistrate that is sent for the terrour of evill doere, to beare the Sword in vaine, either to live in notorious sins himselfe,
It is Therefore a mournful spectacle to see a Magistrate that is sent for the terror of evil doere, to bear the Sword in vain, either to live in notorious Sins himself,
so they may have a bribe for conniving, they never regard to deliver the oppressed out of the hand of the spoyler, It is also a mournfull spectacle to see a minister, upon whose garments under the Law, was engraven in letters of gold, Holinesse unto the Lord, to defile this garment by living in those sins which in his owne mouth condemnes out of the word of God, to see those that sit in Moses seat doe such things as these people may not imitate Matth. 23.3. to build with one hand and pull downe with the other;
so they may have a bribe for conniving, they never regard to deliver the oppressed out of the hand of the spoiler, It is also a mournful spectacle to see a minister, upon whose garments under the Law, was engraven in letters of gold, Holiness unto the Lord, to defile this garment by living in those Sins which in his own Mouth condemns out of the word of God, to see those that fit in Moses seat do such things as these people may not imitate Matthew 23.3. to built with one hand and pull down with the other;
av pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp vvg, pns32 av-x vvb pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vbz av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp rg-crq n2 p-acp dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp vvg p-acp d n2 r-crq p-acp po31 d n1 vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d cst vvb p-acp np1 n1 vdb d n2 c-acp d n1 vmb xx vvi np1 crd. pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n1 cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt j-jn;
Lastly, those that are eminent though not in place, yet in the esteeme and opinion of the Church, I meane professors of religion, their sins are more scandalous,
Lastly, those that Are eminent though not in place, yet in the esteem and opinion of the Church, I mean professors of Religion, their Sins Are more scandalous,
ord, d cst vbr j cs xx p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb n2 pp-f n1, po32 n2 vbr av-dc j,
To see therefore a professour, not to live according to his profession, not to walke worthy of that new name that Christ hath given him, not to walke as becometh the Gospell, to over-reach or circumvent his neighbour in bargaining or selling,
To see Therefore a professor, not to live according to his profession, not to walk worthy of that new name that christ hath given him, not to walk as Becometh the Gospel, to overreach or circumvent his neighbour in bargaining or selling,
p-acp vvi av dt n1, xx pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp po31 n1, xx pc-acp vvi j pp-f cst j n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno31, xx pc-acp vvi c-acp vvz dt n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg,
Well, if Christ have taught us to mourne for the back-slidings of Hierusalem, what shall we say to that NONLATINALPHABET that rejoycing in evill which is in the world? what shall we thinke of those active instruments of Satan that take such paines to propagate sin in others? those inticers. Pro. 1.11.
Well, if christ have taught us to mourn for the backslidings of Jerusalem, what shall we say to that that rejoicing in evil which is in the world? what shall we think of those active Instruments of Satan that take such pains to propagate since in Others? those entices. Pro 1.11.
and enrich our selves with precious substance &c. thus the Prophet brings in a crew of Idolaters animating and incouraging one another in their designes, Esay 41.6. They helped every one his neighbour, and said one to another, be of good courage;
and enrich our selves with precious substance etc. thus the Prophet brings in a crew of Idolaters animating and encouraging one Another in their designs, Isaiah 41.6. They helped every one his neighbour, and said one to Another, be of good courage;
cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1 av av dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg cc vvg pi j-jn p-acp po32 n2, np1 crd. pns32 vvd d crd po31 n1, cc vvd pi p-acp n-jn, vbb pp-f j n1;
and what shall we thinke of Solomons fooles that make a sport of sinne? never more merry then when they heare of the disorderly carriages, the drunkennesse, the swearing, the wantonnesse of their brethren;
and what shall we think of Solomons Fools that make a sport of sin? never more merry then when they hear of the disorderly carriages, the Drunkenness, the swearing, the wantonness of their brothers;
And beleeve it, there was never more cause of mourning in this kind then in our dayes, a fountaine of teares would not suffice to bewaile all the abominations that are committed in the midst of our Hierusalem:
And believe it, there was never more cause of mourning in this kind then in our days, a fountain of tears would not suffice to bewail all the abominations that Are committed in the midst of our Jerusalem:
cc vvb pn31, pc-acp vbds av-x av-dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 av p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi d dt n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 np1:
for beside that Luke-warmnesse that is amongst us, that a great many are neither hot nor cold, what sinne was ever committed by any that is not committed by many in this land,
for beside that Lukewarmness that is among us, that a great many Are neither hight nor cold, what sin was ever committed by any that is not committed by many in this land,
c-acp a-acp cst j cst vbz p-acp pno12, cst dt j d vbr dx j ccx j-jn, r-crq n1 vbds av vvn p-acp d cst vbz xx vvn p-acp d p-acp d n1,
and in this City? how hath pride jetted in one street? drunkennesse reeled in another street? oppression marched like Iehu in another street? adultery with all her wanton positures minced in another street? wee have justified Sodome in all her abominations;
and in this city? how hath pride jetted in one street? Drunkenness reeled in Another street? oppression marched like Iehu in Another street? adultery with all her wanton positures minced in Another street? we have justified Sodom in all her abominations;
we have exceeded Sodom if not in the commission of greater sins, yet in committing the same sins with greater impudency and greater obstinacy, in regard of that glorious light which shines amongst us and did not shine among them,
we have exceeded Sodom if not in the commission of greater Sins, yet in committing the same Sins with greater impudence and greater obstinacy, in regard of that glorious Light which shines among us and did not shine among them,
pns12 vhb vvn np1 cs xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f jc n2, av p-acp vvg dt d n2 p-acp jc n1 cc jc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 cc vdd xx vvi p-acp pno32,
though only such mourners bee marked in the forehead, to be preserved in the destruction of Hierusalem, Ezech. 9. though only such mourners be the followers:
though only such mourners be marked in the forehead, to be preserved in the destruction of Jerusalem, Ezekiel 9. though only such mourners be the followers:
And so I come to the other cause of Christ his mourning, Jerusalems misery, for the dayes shall come that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee,
And so I come to the other cause of christ his mourning, Jerusalems misery, for the days shall come that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee,
cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, npg1 n1, p-acp dt n2 vmb vvi d po21 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno21,
so opprest with the spirit of drowsinesse (she did not know the things that belonged to her peace, they were hid from her eyes) when men shall cry peace and safety,
so oppressed with the Spirit of drowsiness (she did not know the things that belonged to her peace, they were hid from her eyes) when men shall cry peace and safety,
the men before the deluge were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, when the floud came and swept them all away, the men of Laish were extreame carelesse and secure when the Danites came upon them and slew them with the edge of the Sword, Elies Sons set their Fathers counsell at nought, they would not see the vilenesse and danger of their sins,
the men before the deluge were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, when the flood Come and swept them all away, the men of Laish were extreme careless and secure when the Danites Come upon them and slew them with the edge of the Sword, Ely's Sons Set their Father's counsel At nought, they would not see the vileness and danger of their Sins,
dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvg cc vvg, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 vvd cc vvd pno32 d av, dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr j-jn j cc j c-crq dt np1 vvd p-acp pno32 cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz n2 vvb po32 ng1 n1 p-acp pix, pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2,
if the people now shall slight the Prophets words as idle tales, say with Saint Peters mockers, Vbi promissio adventus? where is the promise of his comming? or with those Deut. 29.19.
if the people now shall slight the prophets words as idle tales, say with Saint Peter's mockers, Vbi Promissio Adventus? where is the promise of his coming? or with those Deuteronomy 29.19.
though wee seek it yet againe, as tis Pro. 23.35. surely that people must needs bee in as bad case as the ground that Saint Paul speakes of Heb. 6.8. that drinketh in the raine, and bringeth forth nothing but briars and thornes, nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned:
though we seek it yet again, as this Pro 23.35. surely that people must needs be in as bad case as the ground that Saint Paul speaks of Hebrew 6.8. that Drinketh in the rain, and brings forth nothing but briers and thorns, High unto cursing, whose end is to be burned:
cs pns12 vvb pn31 av av, c-acp pn31|vbz np1 crd. av-j d n1 vmb av vbi p-acp c-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst n1 np1 vvz pp-f np1 crd. cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz av pix cc-acp n2 cc n2, av-j p-acp vvg, rg-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn:
and this was Hierusalems case here, Hierusalem, had many warnings both from the Prophets, and from the Lord of the Prophets, many gracious tenders of mercy were made to her, many severe threatnings were discharged against her, woe unto thee O Hierusalem wilt thou not bee made cleane? when will it once be? Ierem. 13.27.
and this was Hierusalems case Here, Jerusalem, had many Warnings both from the prophets, and from the Lord of the prophets, many gracious tenders of mercy were made to her, many severe threatenings were discharged against her, woe unto thee Oh Jerusalem wilt thou not be made clean? when will it once be? Jeremiah 13.27.
cc d vbds npg1 n1 av, np1, vhd d n2 av-d p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, d j n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, d j n2-vvg vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1 vm2 pns21 xx vbi vvn av-j? q-crq vmb pn31 a-acp vbb? np1 crd.
here in my Text Christ himselfe woos her [ if thou hadst knowne, even thou in this thy day &c. ] and that with teares in his eyes, [ he beheld the City and wept over it ], but all in vaine;
Here in my Text christ himself woos her [ if thou Hadst known, even thou in this thy day etc. ] and that with tears in his eyes, [ he beheld the city and wept over it ], but all in vain;
av p-acp po11 n1 np1 px31 vvz pno31 [ cs pns21 vhd2 vvn, av pns21 p-acp d po21 n1 av ] cc cst p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n2, [ pns31 vvd dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pn31 ], cc-acp d p-acp j;
and he went out and wept bitterly ] here he looked a long time upon Hierusalem [ he beheld the City and wept over it ] but Hierusalem is so setled upon her Lees. Zeph. 1.12.
and he went out and wept bitterly ] Here he looked a long time upon Jerusalem [ he beheld the city and wept over it ] but Jerusalem is so settled upon her Lees. Zephaniah 1.12.
cc pns31 vvd av cc vvd av-j ] av pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp np1 [ pns31 vvd dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pn31 ] cc-acp np1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno31 np1 np1 crd.
and keepe thee in on every side, &c. Here you see the kind of her misery, Hierusalem is exposed to the fury of her mercilesse enemies, to the Sword the sharpest of Gods 3. Airewes, shee hath not liberty to take her choyce as David had 2. Sam. 24.13. Wilt thou have 7. yeares famine come upon the land? or wilt thou flee 3. moneths before thy enemies while they pursue thee? or wilt thou that there be 3. dayes pestilence in the land? but she is peremptorily designed to the Sword, to be compassed about with armies, that should batter downe her lofty Turrets, her princely palaces, lay them all even with the ground;
and keep thee in on every side, etc. Here you see the kind of her misery, Jerusalem is exposed to the fury of her merciless enemies, to the Sword the Sharpest of God's 3. Airewes, she hath not liberty to take her choice as David had 2. Sam. 24.13. Wilt thou have 7. Years famine come upon the land? or wilt thou flee 3. months before thy enemies while they pursue thee? or wilt thou that there be 3. days pestilence in the land? but she is peremptorily designed to the Sword, to be compassed about with armies, that should batter down her lofty Turrets, her princely palaces, lay them all even with the ground;
It was a heavy sight to see Hierusalem blocked up in this manner, so streightly and strongly beseiged, that they were neither able to beat off their enemies,
It was a heavy sighed to see Jerusalem blocked up in this manner, so streightly and strongly besieged, that they were neither able to beatrice off their enemies,
pn31 vbds dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, av av-j cc av-j vvd, cst pns32 vbdr av-dx j pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2,
It was strange that Hierusalem should be thus surrounded, but more strange that it should bee taken, that it should bee battered downe and laid even with the ground,
It was strange that Jerusalem should be thus surrounded, but more strange that it should be taken, that it should be battered down and laid even with the ground,
pn31 vbds j cst np1 vmd vbi av vvn, cc-acp av-dc j cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn av p-acp dt n1,
the Iebusites that held it till Davids time, thought it so strong of it selfe, that the blind and the lame were able to defend it against David, and all his men of valour. 2 Sam. 5.6.
the Jebusites that held it till Davids time, Thought it so strong of it self, that the blind and the lame were able to defend it against David, and all his men of valour. 2 Sam. 5.6.
dt n2 cst vvd pn31 p-acp npg1 n1, vvd pn31 av j pp-f pn31 n1, cst dt j cc dt j vbdr j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp np1, cc d po31 n2 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd.
And to this strength of nature, was added an artificiall strength of Forts and Bulwarks. Psal. 48.12. Walke about Sion and goe round about her, and tell the Towers thereof, marke well her Bulwarks, consider her Palaces, that you may tell them that come after:
And to this strength of nature, was added an artificial strength of Forts and Bulwarks. Psalm 48.12. Walk about Sion and go round about her, and tell the Towers thereof, mark well her Bulwarks, Consider her Palaces, that you may tell them that come After:
cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vbds vvn dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. np1 crd. n1 p-acp np1 cc vvi av-j p-acp pno31, cc vvb dt n2 av, vvb av po31 n2, vvb po31 n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi pno32 cst vvb a-acp:
The Kings of the earth and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have beleeved, that the enemy should have entred into the Gates of Hierusalem: Lam. 4.12. Againe consider the Protector of the City:
The Kings of the earth and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed, that the enemy should have entered into the Gates of Jerusalem: Lam. 4.12. Again Consider the Protector of the city:
dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vmd xx vhi vvn, cst dt n1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1: np1 crd. av vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1:
it's true, except the Lord keepes the City, the watchman waketh but in vaine, but Hierusalem was the City of the great King, God was well knowne in her Palaces as a sure refuge, hee had his Temple there,
it's true, except the Lord keeps the city, the watchman waketh but in vain, but Jerusalem was the city of the great King, God was well known in her Palaces as a sure refuge, he had his Temple there,
when it was beseiged by the Forces of Senacherib, an Army supposed invincible, yet the Lord being their Protectour, raised the seige, as you may read. Esay 37.35.
when it was besieged by the Forces of Sennacherib, an Army supposed invincible, yet the Lord being their Protector, raised the siege, as you may read. Isaiah 37.35.
And that night the Angell of the Lord went out and slew in the Camp of the Assyrians 185000. But where is the God of Hierusalem now? as Elishah spake when he came to the bank of Jordan, where is the Lord God of Eliiah now? 2. Reg. 2.14.
And that night the Angel of the Lord went out and slew in the Camp of the Assyrians 185000. But where is the God of Jerusalem now? as Elishah spoke when he Come to the bank of Jordan, where is the Lord God of Elisha now? 2. Reg. 2.14.
surely the Glory is departed from Israel, Israel hath rejected the Lord, and gone a whoring after strange Gods, they have walked extreame contrary to him in all their wayes,
surely the Glory is departed from Israel, Israel hath rejected the Lord, and gone a whoring After strange God's, they have walked extreme contrary to him in all their ways,
and therefore the Lord hath at length justly with-drawne himselfe from them, and left them as a prey to their enemies, Climbe upon her walles and destroy, downe with her battlements,
and Therefore the Lord hath At length justly withdrawn himself from them, and left them as a prey to their enemies, Climb upon her walls and destroy, down with her battlements,
cc av dt n1 vhz p-acp n1 av-j vvn px31 p-acp pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvb p-acp po31 n2 cc vvi, a-acp p-acp po31 n2,
And now our blossed Saviour as if he saw the wall (not of Hiericho, but) of Hierusalem tumbling downe, the Souldiers on every side entring the City, beating all downe before them, dashing the young infants against the stones, torturing the aged and honourable, deflouring the modest Virgins and chaste Matrons, ransaking their houses, with fire and Sword, laying Hierusalem even with the ground,
And now our blossed Saviour as if he saw the wall (not of Jericho, but) of Jerusalem tumbling down, the Soldiers on every side entering the city, beating all down before them, dashing the young Infants against the stones, torturing the aged and honourable, deflowering the modest Virgins and chaste Matrons, ransacking their houses, with fire and Sword, laying Jerusalem even with the ground,
cc av po12 j-vvn n1 c-acp cs pns31 vvd dt n1 (xx pp-f np1, p-acp) pp-f np1 vvg a-acp, dt n2 p-acp d n1 vvg dt n1, vvg d a-acp p-acp pno32, vvg dt j n2 p-acp dt n2, vvg dt j-vvn cc j, vvg dt j n2 cc j n2, vvg po32 n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg np1 av p-acp dt n1,
though Sodom was a nest of infidels, children of Belial, whose sins c•ied up to heaven for vengeance, young and old from every quartet were gathered together about Lots doore, crouding and striving who should hee the foremost in that unnaturall and prodigious sin, it cannot appeare that there was a Family or a Soule after Lot was gone, which were not all most notorious sinners,
though Sodom was a nest of Infidels, children of Belial, whose Sins c•ied up to heaven for vengeance, young and old from every quartet were gathered together about Lots door, crowding and striving who should he the foremost in that unnatural and prodigious since, it cannot appear that there was a Family or a Soul After Lot was gone, which were not all most notorious Sinners,
cs np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f n2, n2 pp-f np1, rg-crq n2 vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, j cc j p-acp d fw-la vbr vvd av p-acp n2 n1, vvg cc vvg r-crq vmd pns31 dt js p-acp cst j cc j n1, pn31 vmbx vvi cst a-acp vbds dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1 vbds vvn, r-crq vbdr xx d av-ds j n2,
alas, alas, that great City Babylon, that mighty City, for in one houre is her judgement come, in one houre is so great riches come to nothing alas, alas that great City!
alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city, for in one hour is her judgement come, in one hour is so great riches come to nothing alas, alas that great city!
well then might our blessed Saviour weepe for Hierusalem, where there was yet a Remnant according to the Election of grace, which were like to be involved in the common calamity, the righteous with the wicked, & Templum Domini the Temple of the Lord together with their seiled houses:
well then might our blessed Saviour weep for Jerusalem, where there was yet a Remnant according to the Election of grace, which were like to be involved in the Common calamity, the righteous with the wicked, & Templum Domini the Temple of the Lord together with their seiled houses:
av av vmd po12 j-vvn n1 vvi p-acp np1, c-crq pc-acp vbds av dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbdr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt j p-acp dt j, cc np1 fw-la dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av p-acp po32 j-vvn n2:
and the flesh of thy Servants, to the beasts of the land, Ps. 79.1.2. This made the Prophet Ieremy wish, Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe night and day for the slaine of the daughter of my people. I•r. 9.1.
and the Flesh of thy Servants, to the beasts of the land, Ps. 79.1.2. This made the Prophet Ieremy wish, O that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep night and day for the slain of the daughter of my people. I•r. 9.1.
Beloved, our Saviours example must be our direction all along, he weepes for Hierusalem, we must also weepe for the miseries and desolations of Hierusalem, the Church and people of God abroad in the world,
beloved, our Saviors Exampl must be our direction all along, he weeps for Jerusalem, we must also weep for the misery's and desolations of Jerusalem, the Church and people of God abroad in the world,
vvn, po12 ng1 n1 vmb vbi po12 n1 d a-acp, pns31 vvz p-acp np1, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp dt n1,
and for the miseries that hang over our Hierusalem, and threaten us with ruine, unlesse God in mercy be pleased to open our eyes, that wee may at last be able to know, (that is to take notice of) the things that belong to our peace.
and for the misery's that hang over our Jerusalem, and threaten us with ruin, unless God in mercy be pleased to open our eyes, that we may At last be able to know, (that is to take notice of) the things that belong to our peace.
and other famous Churches with dry eyes? Thy Servants thinke upon her stones, and it pittieth them to see her in the dust, saith the Psalmist. Ps. 10•. 14.
and other famous Churches with dry eyes? Thy Servants think upon her stones, and it Pitieth them to see her in the dust, Says the Psalmist. Ps. 10•. 14.
and is daily threatning & indevouring to swallow up more of it, to devoure Iacob, & lay waste his dwelling place, to root out the Church and people of God, that the name of Israel may he no more in remembrance:
and is daily threatening & endeavouring to swallow up more of it, to devour Iacob, & lay waste his Dwelling place, to root out the Church and people of God, that the name of Israel may he no more in remembrance:
cc vbz av-j vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi a-acp av-dc pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvb vvi po31 j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb pns31 av-dx dc p-acp n1:
Pitty the breaches of Bohemia, the Palatinate, Germany, &c. Whose f need Cities (many of them) are turned into ••inous heaps, laid even with the ground,
Pity the Breaches of Bohemia, the Palatinate, Germany, etc. Whose f need Cities (many of them) Are turned into ••inous heaps, laid even with the ground,
Their bloud have they shed like water on every side of H•er s•em, and there was no man to bury them. Ps. 79.3. Pitty the sad condit on of Ir•an, say with the Spouse, Cant. 8.8. What shall we doe for our little Sister? Lamentable are the scritches and complaints that have been heard out of that Kingdom, by reason of the fury of the oppressour;
Their blood have they shed like water on every side of H•er s•em, and there was no man to bury them. Ps. 79.3. Pity the sad condit on of Ir•an, say with the Spouse, Cant 8.8. What shall we do for our little Sister? Lamentable Are the scritches and complaints that have been herd out of that Kingdom, by reason of the fury of the oppressor;
and is this nothing to you all ye that passe by? have ye no fellow-feeling of their miseries? can ye for all this stretch your selves upon your beds of ivory,
and is this nothing to you all you that pass by? have you no fellow-feeling of their misery's? can you for all this stretch your selves upon your Beds of ivory,
cc vbz d pix p-acp pn22 d pn22 cst vvb p-acp? vhb pn22 dx n1 pp-f po32 n2? vmb pn22 p-acp d d vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2 pp-f n1,
the Members of Christs mysticall Body, should be like the members of a naturall body: where if one Member suffer, all the rest suffer with it. 1 Cor. 12.26. Pitty then that bleedding Kingdom, pitty and pray for them, pitty and succour them:
the Members of Christ mystical Body, should be like the members of a natural body: where if one Member suffer, all the rest suffer with it. 1 Cor. 12.26. Pity then that bleedding Kingdom, pity and pray for them, pity and succour them:
dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1, vmd vbi av-j dt n2 pp-f dt j n1: c-crq cs crd n1 vvi, d dt n1 vvb p-acp pn31. crd np1 crd. n1 av d n1 n1, n1 cc vvb p-acp pno32, n1 cc vvi pno32:
first pitty and pray for them, importune and wrastle with God in behalfe of that Kingdom by uncessant and earnest Prayer, let teares run down like a River night and day, give him no rest till the Vengeance of the Protestants bloud that is shed be openly shewed upon their barbarous and cruell Enemies.
First pity and pray for them, importune and wrestle with God in behalf of that Kingdom by uncessant and earnest Prayer, let tears run down like a River night and day, give him no rest till the Vengeance of the Protestants blood that is shed be openly showed upon their barbarous and cruel Enemies.
ord n1 cc vvb p-acp pno32, vvb cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp j cc j n1, vvb n2 vvi a-acp av-j dt n1 n1 cc n1, vvb pno31 dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 cst vbz vvn vbb av-j vvn p-acp po32 j cc j n2.
there are a many poore distressed soules forced to forsake that Kingdom, and to slee hither for reliefe and some that had faire estates, till those Sabaeans feazed upon them:
there Are a many poor distressed Souls forced to forsake that Kingdom, and to slee hither for relief and Some that had fair estates, till those Sabaeans feazed upon them:
pc-acp vbr dt d j j-vvn n2 vvd pc-acp vvi d n1, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 cc d cst vhd j n2, c-acp d n2 j-vvn p-acp pno32:
Beloved for my own part, I am not privy to the decrees of Heaven, neither am I willing to presage ruin to this •urch, either by the Sword, famin, or Pestilence:
beloved for my own part, I am not privy to the decrees of Heaven, neither am I willing to presage ruin to this •urch, either by the Sword, famine, or Pestilence:
j-vvn p-acp po11 d n1, pns11 vbm xx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av-dx vbm pns11 j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, av-d p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1:
long may she slourish and continue to he the joy, and prayse of the whole Earth, ev•n so long as the Sun and Moone indureth, till Shiloh come to judgment.
long may she slourish and continue to he the joy, and praise of the Whole Earth, ev•n so long as the Sun and Moon Endureth, till Shiloh come to judgement.
av-j vmb pns31 vvi cc vvi p-acp pns31 dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av av av-j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 vvz, c-acp np1 vvb p-acp n1.
Yet I must tell you, first that it is possible, that this Church of ours may be dischurched, our Hierusalem be made a heap of stones, England may not say,
Yet I must tell you, First that it is possible, that this Church of ours may be dischurched, our Jerusalem be made a heap of stones, England may not say,
av pns11 vmb vvi pn22, ord cst pn31 vbz j, cst d n1 pp-f png12 vmb vbi vvd, po12 np1 vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 vmb xx vvi,
and the King of Arpad and the King of Sepharuaim? as he sayd, what is become of those famous Eastern churches? those golden Candlesticks? Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, &c. Nay Hierusalem it selfe layd even with the ground,
and the King of Arpad and the King of Sepharvaim? as he said, what is become of those famous Eastern Churches? those golden Candlesticks? Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, etc. Nay Jerusalem it self laid even with the ground,
cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1? c-acp pns31 vvd, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f d j j n2? d j n2? np1, np1, np1, np1, av uh np1 pn31 n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1,
what saith God to the Nations? Jer. 25.29. Doe ye refuse to drink of my Cup, behold I begin to bring evill upon the City that is called by my Name ▪ you must not think to goe unpunished;
what Says God to the nations? Jer. 25.29. Do you refuse to drink of my Cup, behold I begin to bring evil upon the city that is called by my Name ▪ you must not think to go unpunished;
nay they had the Lord of the Prophets, we have the Word of God, had not they? the voyces of the Prophets were heard among them every Sab ath day. Acts 13.27.
nay they had the Lord of the prophets, we have the Word of God, had not they? the voices of the prophets were herd among them every Sab ath day. Acts 13.27.
When ye fasted in the fifth moneth, and in the seventh Moneth those 70 yeares, did ye fast unto me? all these proved vaine confidences to them, they could not keep off the stroke from them,
When you fasted in the fifth Monn, and in the seventh Monn those 70 Years, did you fast unto me? all these proved vain confidences to them, they could not keep off the stroke from them,
c-crq pn22 vvd p-acp dt ord n1, cc p-acp dt ord n1 d crd n2, vdd pn22 vvi p-acp pno11? d d vvd j n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd xx vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32,
Nay I must goe one step farther, It is not only possible, but it's probuble too, we have just cause to feare, that the time may come and speedily to, wherein our Enemies may cast a•t••nch about us,
Nay I must go one step farther, It is not only possible, but it's probuble too, we have just cause to Fear, that the time may come and speedily to, wherein our Enemies may cast a•t••nch about us,
and lay our Hierusalem even with the ground because the Leaven of the Iewes is unhappily fallen into the lump of the Gentiles, and the abominations that were committed in Hierusalem, are flowen over into England,
and lay our Jerusalem even with the ground Because the Leaven of the Iewes is unhappily fallen into the lump of the Gentiles, and the abominations that were committed in Jerusalem, Are flown over into England,
nay I feare our sins doe outvy theirs all things confidered, as far as theirs outvied the sins of Sodom. Ezech. 16. What sin was ever charged upon Hierusalent, that may not be sampled in England? there was halting between two opinions, hath there not been the like heere? 'twas yrkesome to them to observe the Sabbath day strictly and religiously,
nay I Fear our Sins do outvie theirs all things considered, as Far as theirs outvied the Sins of Sodom. Ezekiel 16. What since was ever charged upon Hierusalent, that may not be sampled in England? there was halting between two opinions, hath there not been the like Here? 'twas irksome to them to observe the Sabbath day strictly and religiously,
and the bag of deceitfull weights, Mich. 6.10.11. Examin your shops, hath it not been so here? there were great corruptions both in the civill and Ecclesiasticall state:
and the bag of deceitful weights, Mich. 6.10.11. Examine your shops, hath it not been so Here? there were great corruptions both in the civil and Ecclesiastical state:
cc dt n1 pp-f j n2, np1 crd. vvb po22 n2, vhz pn31 xx vbn av av? pc-acp vbdr j n2 av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1:
and their Priests were many of them dumb dogs, lying down and loving to slumber, lazy watchmen that suffered the people to perish for want of warning, Aarons Bels had lost their clappers;
and their Priests were many of them dumb Dogs, lying down and loving to slumber, lazy watchmen that suffered the people to perish for want of warning, Aaron's Bells had lost their clappers;
beloved I appeale to you, have there not been such faults in the Magistracy and Ministery of England, in some of each 〈 ◊ 〉 their Land was greatly polluted with swearing and blaspheming,
Beloved I appeal to you, have there not been such Faults in the Magistracy and Ministry of England, in Some of each 〈 ◊ 〉 their Land was greatly polluted with swearing and blaspheming,
j-vvn pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, vhb zz xx vbn d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d pp-f d 〈 sy 〉 po32 n1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp vvg cc vvg,
look out at the casement of his window, and observe the behaviour of people in the streets, he might behold not only the young wanton with his Minion marching along to the Ste•es. but also the angry Ruffian justling for the wall, t•e swinish drunkard stumbling and tumbling in the mire, the hard-hearted Vsurer catching his neighbour by the throate,
look out At the casement of his window, and observe the behaviour of people in the streets, he might behold not only the young wanton with his Minion marching along to the Ste•es. but also the angry Ruffian justling for the wall, t•e swinish drunkard stumbling and tumbling in the mire, the hardhearted Usurer catching his neighbour by the throat,
and repent, or else• will remove thy Candlestick out of his place, and alas, beloved 'tis not a few things that God hath against us, we have walked contrary to him in every thing, what may wee feare?
and Repent, or else• will remove thy Candlestick out of his place, and alas, Beloved it's not a few things that God hath against us, we have walked contrary to him in every thing, what may we Fear?
cc vvi, cc n1 vmb vvi po21 n1 av pp-f po31 n1, cc uh, j-vvn pn31|vbz xx dt d n2 cst np1 vhz p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb vvn j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb pns12 vvi?
and persecute them from City to City, That upon you may come all the righteous bloud shed upon the Earth, from the bloud of Abel, to the bloud of Zacharias the Son of Barachias, whom yee slew between the Temple, and the Altar;
and persecute them from city to city, That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the Earth, from the blood of Abel, to the blood of Zacharias the Son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the Temple, and the Altar;
touch not mine annoynted and doe my Prophets no harme, and as he that receives a Prophet in the name of a Pr•phet, shall receive a Prophets reward, •o he tha• contemnes and abuseth a Prophet, one of Go•s messengers and Embassadors, Christ tells him NONLATINALPHABET.
touch not mine anointed and do my prophets no harm, and as he that receives a Prophet in the name of a Pr•phet, shall receive a prophets reward, •o he tha• contemnes and abuseth a Prophet, one of Go•s messengers and ambassadors, christ tells him.
vvb xx po11 vvd cc vdb po11 n2 dx n1, cc c-acp pns31 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt ng1 n1, av pns31 n1 vvz cc vvz dt n1, crd pp-f npg1 n2 cc n2, np1 vvz pno31.
And yet beloved, we cannot hide it, England •s in a high degree guilty of this sin, the Prophets of the Lord, the most zealous, painfull, learned Ministers have been too much slighted ▪ opposed, derided and at this day the most solid ju•i•ious Divines about this City are trampled upon with durty feet, vilified, pointed at, loaden with infamous nick-names,
And yet Beloved, we cannot hide it, England •s in a high degree guilty of this since, the prophets of the Lord, the most zealous, painful, learned Ministers have been too much slighted ▪ opposed, derided and At this day the most solid ju•i•ious Divines about this city Are trampled upon with dirty feet, vilified, pointed At, loaded with infamous nicknames,
cc av vvn, pns12 vmbx vvi pn31, np1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 j pp-f d n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt av-ds j, j, j n2 vhb vbn av av-d vvn ▪ vvd, vvn cc p-acp d n1 dt av-ds j j n2-jn p-acp d n1 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp j n2, vvn, vvn p-acp, vvn p-acp j n2,
as Baals Priests, Popi•h teachers, Limbes of Antichrist, wofull to relate, and I wonder how any man, that beare• but the name of a Ch istian, dares vent such unsavoury, invective speeches against their Teachers ▪ and that it may be for dissenting from them only in the use of a harmelesse, significant Ceremony.
as Baal's Priests, Popi•h Teachers, Limbs of Antichrist, woeful to relate, and I wonder how any man, that beare• but the name of a Changed istian, dares vent such unsavoury, invective Speeches against their Teachers ▪ and that it may be for dissenting from them only in the use of a harmless, significant Ceremony.
against the young children for mocking the Prophet Elishah, goe up thou bald head, goe up thou bald-head, 'tis recorded that 42 of them were presently torn in•••ic•s. 2. Reg. 2.24. Doth.
against the young children for mocking the Prophet Elishah, go up thou bald head, go up thou baldhead, it's recorded that 42 of them were presently torn in•••ic•s. 2. Reg. 2.24. Does.
this was the Bane of Hierusale• once before, 2 Chron. 36.16. They mocked the Messengers of the Lord, and misused his Prophets, untill the wrath of the Lord ar• se against his people, till there was no remedy, ther fore he brought upon them the King of the C••dees, who slew their young men with the Sword;
this was the Bane of Hierusale• once before, 2 Chronicles 36.16. They mocked the Messengers of the Lord, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord ar• see against his people, till there was no remedy, there before he brought upon them the King of the C••dees, who slew their young men with the Sword;
Another of Hierusalems latter sins was their irreverent prophanations of Gods Temple, they put no difference between that s•cred place, set apart for the worship and service of God;
another of Hierusalems latter Sins was their irreverent profanations of God's Temple, they put no difference between that s•cred place, Set apart for the worship and service of God;
j-jn pp-f npg1 d n2 vbds po32 j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, pns32 vvd dx n1 p-acp d j n1, vvb av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1;
Beloved I must be plain with you, we are too much guilty of this sin also, there is a vile irreverent esteem of Gods House in the hearts of too many amongst us,
beloved I must be plain with you, we Are too much guilty of this since also, there is a vile irreverent esteem of God's House in the hearts of too many among us,
j-vvn pns11 vmb vbi j p-acp pn22, pns12 vbr av d j pp-f d n1 av, pc-acp vbz dt j j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f av d p-acp pno12,
prophane wretches, the Iewes came not nea•e these, and yet Christ switched them out with a whip of small cords, Huic aliud mercedi• erit — I feare these will be beaten with many stripes, heavy strokes, there is a golden meane (if we could light on it) between idolizing of a Temple,
profane wretches, the Iewes Come not nea•e these, and yet christ switched them out with a whip of small cords, Huic Aliud mercedi• erit — I Fear these will be beaten with many stripes, heavy Strokes, there is a golden mean (if we could Light on it) between idolizing of a Temple,
j n2, dt npg1 vvd xx vvi d, cc av np1 vvd pno32 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, fw-la vvn n1 fw-la — pns11 vvb d vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2, j n2, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 (cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pn31) p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1,
and how many thousands of the Bethshemites were cut off, for prying irreverently into the Arke, I am sure Christ never exprest more anger then in that passage about his Fathers House,
and how many thousands of the Beth-shemites were Cut off, for prying irreverently into the Ark, I am sure christ never expressed more anger then in that passage about his Father's House,
cc c-crq d crd pp-f dt np2 vbdr vvn a-acp, p-acp vvg av-j p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm j np1 av-x vvd dc n1 cs p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1,
and I doe believe 'twas one of the sins that brought this judgment upon Hierusalem ▪ for you shall read in the verse after m• Text. Ver. 45. That as soon as he had uttered this complaint.
and I do believe 'twas one of the Sins that brought this judgement upon Jerusalem ▪ for you shall read in the verse After m• Text. Ver. 45. That as soon as he had uttered this complaint.
cc pns11 vdb vvi pn31|vbds crd pp-f dt n2 cst vvd d n1 p-acp np1 ▪ p-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 np1 np1 crd cst c-acp av c-acp pns31 vhd vvn d n1.
and some other Sects that they were rent and divided into, what a tumult and an outcry there was between the Pharises and the Sadduces? Acts 23. The Captaine was affraid least Paul should have been •orne 2. peices by them, they were so violent;
and Some other Sects that they were rend and divided into, what a tumult and an outcry there was between the Pharisees and the Sadducees? Acts 23. The Captain was afraid lest Paul should have been •orne 2. Pieces by them, they were so violent;
cc d j-jn n2 cst pns32 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp, r-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 a-acp vbds p-acp dt np2 cc dt np2? np1 crd dt n1 vbds j cs np1 vmd vhi vbn vvn crd n2 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbdr av j;
And then she was not ashamed to speak with her Enemies in the gate, but now being at cry••l jarres and dissensions among themselves, they become a prey to the Romans;
And then she was not ashamed to speak with her Enemies in the gate, but now being At cry••l jars and dissensions among themselves, they become a prey to the Roman;
cc av pns31 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av vbg p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp px32, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt njp2;
And God grant this sin of Hierusalem doe not bring Hierusalems punishment upon us, that our private dissensions doe not incourage and give opportunity to the common Enemy to cast a trench about us, you see Hierusalems sins are come over into England,
And God grant this since of Jerusalem do not bring Hierusalems punishment upon us, that our private dissensions do not encourage and give opportunity to the Common Enemy to cast a trench about us, you see Hierusalems Sins Are come over into England,
cc np1 vvb d n1 pp-f np1 vdb xx vvi npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, cst po12 j n2 vdb xx vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12, pn22 vvb npg1 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp np1,
yet it is not necessary, there is mercy with the Lord that he may be feared, No••••e am••v•••, sed ••iteatiam, God is infinitely more delighted in the conversion,
yet it is not necessary, there is mercy with the Lord that he may be feared, No••••e am••v•••, sed ••iteatiam, God is infinitely more delighted in the conversion,
then in the confusion of a sinner, why will ye dye O house off Israel? turn ye, turne ye from your evill way, break off your sins by repentance, and live:
then in the confusion of a sinner, why will you die Oh house off Israel? turn you, turn you from your evil Way, break off your Sins by Repentance, and live:
had Hierusalem done so too, had Hierusalem known the things that belonged to her peace, Ilia nunc staront, Priamique urbs alta man•ret, for ought we know it might have stood until this day:
had Jerusalem done so too, had Jerusalem known the things that belonged to her peace, Ilia nunc staront, Priamique Urbs Alta man•ret, for ought we know it might have stood until this day:
and attonement with God (whom we have offended) by discerning and lamenting all our former transgressions, by resolving and indeavouring to walke more circumspectly for the time to come, to walke worthy of those great mercies which we injoy, to bring foorth fruits meet for repentance, no doubt, he will accept of us still,
and atonement with God (whom we have offended) by discerning and lamenting all our former transgressions, by resolving and endeavouring to walk more circumspectly for the time to come, to walk worthy of those great Mercies which we enjoy, to bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, no doubt, he will accept of us still,
cc n1 p-acp np1 (ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn) p-acp vvg cc vvg d po12 j n2, p-acp vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi j pp-f d j n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, pc-acp vvi av n2 vvb p-acp n1, dx n1, pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pno12 av,
what else is the meaning of those Parables 〈 ◊ 〉 Luc. 15. Of the Woman rejoycing with her Neighbours when shee had found her lost Groate, of the Shepheards hugging this stray Sheep,
what Else is the meaning of those Parables 〈 ◊ 〉 Luke 15. Of the Woman rejoicing with her Neighbours when she had found her lost Groat, of the Shepherds hugging this stray Sheep,
q-crq av vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 〈 sy 〉 np1 crd pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn po31 j-vvn n1, pp-f dt n2 vvg d n1 n1,
the Father doth not question with his Sonne, Vbi fuisl••? •ub• su•t ••e tulisti•? saith Chrysologus, where ha•e you been? What is become of all that portion you carried hence? how is it that you are returned thus poore,
the Father does not question with his Son, Vbi fuisl••? •ub• su•t ••e tulisti•? Says Chrysologus, where ha•e you been? What is become of all that portion you carried hence? how is it that you Are returned thus poor,
and a Ring for his finger, &c. Quis i•l• P•t•r (saith Tertullian sweetly) who is this Father? that so lovingly entertaines his penitent Sonne? who is this Father? 〈 ◊ 〉 scilicet, God is this Father, we are these Prodigals, let his enterteinment incourage us to returne;
and a Ring for his finger, etc. Quis i•l• P•t•r (Says Tertullian sweetly) who is this Father? that so lovingly entertains his penitent Son? who is this Father? 〈 ◊ 〉 scilicet, God is this Father, we Are these Prodigals, let his entertainment encourage us to return;
cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, av fw-la n1 j-jn (vvz np1 av-j) r-crq vbz d n1? cst av av-vvg vvz po31 j-jn n1? q-crq vbz d n1? 〈 sy 〉 fw-la, np1 vbz d n1, pns12 vbr d n2-jn, vvb po31 n1 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi;
or lonathans Bow, they will never returne empty, not one of these Cristalline Pearles fal's to the ground, God puts them all into his Bottell. Psalme 56.8. See how it fared with good Hezechiah.
or lonathans Bow, they will never return empty, not one of these Crystalline Pearls fall's to the ground, God puts them all into his Bottle. Psalm 56.8. See how it fared with good Hezekiah.
cc n2 vvb, pns32 vmb av-x vvi j, xx pi pp-f d j n2 vvz p-acp dt n1, np1 vvz pno32 d p-acp po31 n1. n1 crd. vvb c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp j np1.
Set thy House in order, for thou shalt dye, and (believe it) Death is a grimme Surjeant that will not easily be staved off, however the good man betakes himselfe to his Prayers,
Set thy House in order, for thou shalt die, and (believe it) Death is a grim Surjeant that will not Easily be staved off, however the good man betakes himself to his Prayers,
when his anger is kindled against them their Teares will soon quench it again, look in the 31. of Ieremy Verse 18. There you shall finde a breach between God and Ephraim, Ephraim is stubburn, God is angry at it,
when his anger is kindled against them their Tears will soon quench it again, look in the 31. of Ieremy Verse 18. There you shall find a breach between God and Ephraim, Ephraim is stubburn, God is angry At it,
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himselfe, and what followes at the 20. Verse? Is Ephraim my deare Sonne? Is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I doe earnestly remember him still,
I have surely herd Ephraim bemoaning himself, and what follows At the 20. Verse? Is Ephraim my deer Son? Is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still,
now I see him weep, my bowels doe even yearne towards him, I will surely have mercy upon him, &c. It puts me in mind of that story of Esau. Genesis 27. He brings in his venison and comes very confidently to his Father for a blessing before his Death:
now I see him weep, my bowels do even yearn towards him, I will surely have mercy upon him, etc. It puts me in mind of that story of Esau Genesis 27. He brings in his venison and comes very confidently to his Father for a blessing before his Death:
av pns11 vvb pno31 vvi, po11 n2 vdb av vvi p-acp pno31, pns11 vmb av-j vhi n1 p-acp pno31, av pn31 vvz pno11 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 n1 crd pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 cc vvz av av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1:
the dimme old man amazed, and perceiving at last how he was deluded (for Jacob had cunningly supplanted him, you know the story) he tells him that he was come too late, Thy brother came with subtilty and hath taken away thy blessing.
the dim old man amazed, and perceiving At last how he was deluded (for Jacob had cunningly supplanted him, you know the story) he tells him that he was come too late, Thy brother Come with subtlety and hath taken away thy blessing.
dt j j n1 vvn, cc vvg p-acp ord c-crq pns31 vbds vvn (c-acp np1 vhd av-jn vvn pno31, pn22 vvb dt n1) pns31 vvz pno31 cst pns31 vbds vvn av av-j, po21 n1 vvd p-acp n1 cc vhz vvn av po21 n1.
Isaac tels him, I have given all his brethren to him for servants, I have given him Corn and Wine to sustayne him, what can I doe for thee my Sonne? Hast thou but one blessing my Father? saith Esau, blesse me even me also;
Isaac tells him, I have given all his brothers to him for Servants, I have given him Corn and Wine to sustain him, what can I do for thee my Son? Hast thou but one blessing my Father? Says Esau, bless me even me also;
and thou shalt, serve thy Brother, and it shall come to passe, that in processe of time thou shalt breake his yoke from off thy necke, &c. Teares are lowde Oratours with an Earthly Father, much more with our Heavenly Father,
and thou shalt, serve thy Brother, and it shall come to pass, that in process of time thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck, etc. Tears Are loud Orators with an Earthly Father, much more with our Heavenly Father,
If you that have but a Rivulet of mercy bee so moved with Teares, NONLATINALPHABET how much more will your Heavenly Father? who hath a boundlesse, bottomlesse Ocean of mercie?
If you that have but a Rivulet of mercy be so moved with Tears, how much more will your Heavenly Father? who hath a boundless, bottomless Ocean of mercy?
Christ tooke not on him our nature onely, a reasonable Soule and humane flesh, but also condescended to take on him the infirmities of our nature, the infirmities of the body,
christ took not on him our nature only, a reasonable Soul and humane Flesh, but also condescended to take on him the infirmities of our nature, the infirmities of the body,
and the infirmities of the minde, as to be angry, to be sad, to weepe, &c. Christ hath beene experimentall in all these, hee hath tasted of every one of these Cups,
and the infirmities of the mind, as to be angry, to be sad, to weep, etc. christ hath been experimental in all these, he hath tasted of every one of these Cups,
cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vbi j, pc-acp vvi, av np1 vhz vbn j p-acp d d, pns31 vhz vvn pp-f d crd pp-f d n2,
and with mourning, there is •oy in the presence of the Angels over one sinner what joy will there bee over a whole Nation that repenteth? while God holdes his peace [ these things hast thou •oue,
and with mourning, there is •oy in the presence of the Angels over one sinner what joy will there be over a Whole nation that Repenteth? while God holds his peace [ these things hast thou •oue,
