Divine efficacy without humane power. Opened in a sermon preached at St. Margarets Church in Westminster before the Right Honourable the House of Commons, June 28. 1660. Being the day of solemne thanksgiving for the happy return of the Kings Majesty. / By Edward Reynolds D.D. and chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty.
DIVINE EFFICACY WITHOUT HƲMANE POWER. Opened in a Sermon Preached at St. Margarets Church in Westminster, before the Right Honourable the House of COMMONS, June 28. 1660. ZACH. 4. 6.
DIVINE EFFICACY WITHOUT HƲMANE POWER. Opened in a Sermon Preached At Saint Margarets Church in Westminster, before the Right Honourable the House of COMMONS, June 28. 1660. ZACH. 4. 6.
The Prophet being prepared by an humble sense and confession of his own ignorance to receive fuller instruction concerning it, is by the Angel in these words acquainted with the minde of God therein.
The Prophet being prepared by an humble sense and Confessi of his own ignorance to receive fuller instruction Concerning it, is by the Angel in these words acquainted with the mind of God therein.
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According unto those gracious promises, The meek he will teach his way, and shew them that fear him his Covenant, Psal. 25. 9, 14. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine,
According unto those gracious promises, The meek he will teach his Way, and show them that Fear him his Covenant, Psalm 25. 9, 14. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the Doctrine,
1. We are here to enquire why this word is sent unto Zerubbabel? We finde that the Lord stirred up Josuah and Zerubbabel, as principal Instruments, whom he would use in building the Temple, and restoring his worship;
1. We Are Here to inquire why this word is sent unto Zerubbabel? We find that the Lord stirred up Joshua and Zerubbabel, as principal Instruments, whom he would use in building the Temple, and restoring his worship;
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which accordingly we finde them setting about, Ezra 2. 68, 69. Ezra 3. 2, 8. The work by the power and malice of the Samaritans, was obstructed from the dayes of Cyrus to Darius. The Lord by the Prophet Haggai and Zachariah raised up the hearts of Zerubbabel and Josua to revive the work, Ezra 5. 2.
which accordingly we find them setting about, Ezra 2. 68, 69. Ezra 3. 2, 8. The work by the power and malice of the Samaritans, was obstructed from the days of Cyrus to Darius. The Lord by the Prophet Chaggai and Zachariah raised up the hearts of Zerubbabel and Joshua to revive the work, Ezra 5. 2.
Satan a spiritual enemy resisting the spiritual office of the Priest. Tatnai and others as States-men opposing this enterprize in civil respects, as injurious to the King.
Satan a spiritual enemy resisting the spiritual office of the Priest. Tatnai and Others as Statesmen opposing this enterprise in civil respects, as injurious to the King.
In the former Chapter the Lord in a Vision comforted Josua, and rebuked Satan. In this Vision he comforteth Zerubbabel, and rebuketh that mountain of opposition which was raised against him, very fit and necessary it was that both Instruments should be encouraged, that both Adversaries should be rebuked.
In the former Chapter the Lord in a Vision comforted Joshua, and rebuked Satan. In this Vision he comforts Zerubbabel, and Rebuketh that mountain of opposition which was raised against him, very fit and necessary it was that both Instruments should be encouraged, that both Adversaries should be rebuked.
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As the Candlestick was set up without mans hands, and fed with oile dropping into it immediately from the Olive trees without any humane help thereunto concurring,
As the Candlestick was Set up without men hands, and fed with oil dropping into it immediately from the Olive trees without any humane help thereunto concurring,
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Zerubbabel must not be dismayed, because mountaines of opposition are in his way, the Lord being able to level and remove them all, Matth. 17. 20. As he said by Haggai, The silver is mine,
Zerubbabel must not be dismayed, Because Mountains of opposition Are in his Way, the Lord being able to level and remove them all, Matthew 17. 20. As he said by Chaggai, The silver is mine,
even by my Spirit, It shall appear to be the work of mine alone Grace, and thereunto shall my people with all thankful acclamations ascribe it, crying Grace, grace unto it.
even by my Spirit, It shall appear to be the work of mine alone Grace, and thereunto shall my people with all thankful acclamations ascribe it, crying Grace, grace unto it.
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My Spirit is here opposed to an Arme of flesh, as Isa. 31. 3. to signifie that the Lord alone would bring this work to pass, without the help of humane power,
My Spirit is Here opposed to an Arm of Flesh, as Isaiah 31. 3. to signify that the Lord alone would bring this work to pass, without the help of humane power,
but by the power of the most high, Luke 1. 35. So the Temple, a type of Christ, was to be raised by the power of the Spirit guiding various intercurrent providences unto that end.
but by the power of the most high, Luke 1. 35. So the Temple, a type of christ, was to be raised by the power of the Spirit guiding various intercurrent providences unto that end.
1. The Spirit did powerfully stir up the hearts of Zerubbabel, Josua, and the people to the work, Hag. 1. 14. 1. By pressing upon their hearts the judgements which they had suffered for their neglect of this great work, ver. 6, 9, 10, 11. 2. By comforting them with the assurance of his presence and assistance, ver. 13. 3. By minding them of their coming out of Egypt, which was the alone work of the Spirit of God, which Spirit did still remaine amongst them, Hag. 2. 5. 4. By giving them assurance of a signal blessing, from the day that they should set about this work, chap. 2. 19. 5. By promising them the Messiah, who was to come,
1. The Spirit did powerfully stir up the hearts of Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the people to the work, Hag. 1. 14. 1. By pressing upon their hearts the Judgments which they had suffered for their neglect of this great work, ver. 6, 9, 10, 11. 2. By comforting them with the assurance of his presence and assistance, ver. 13. 3. By minding them of their coming out of Egypt, which was the alone work of the Spirit of God, which Spirit did still remain among them, Hag. 2. 5. 4. By giving them assurance of a signal blessing, from the day that they should Set about this work, chap. 2. 19. 5. By promising them the Messiah, who was to come,
and to fill that Temple with his glory, thereby comforting them against their want of silver and gold, wherewith they might suppose that House ought to be beautified,
and to fill that Temple with his glory, thereby comforting them against their want of silver and gold, wherewith they might suppose that House ought to be beautified,
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as well as the former had been, chap. 2. 7, 8, 9, 21. 6. By assuring him that no power should stand in his way to hinder or obstruct the accomplishment of this work, v. 22, 23.
as well as the former had been, chap. 2. 7, 8, 9, 21. 6. By assuring him that no power should stand in his Way to hinder or obstruct the accomplishment of this work, v. 22, 23.
2. The spirit ordered the Letter of the enemies for hindring the work unto the promoting of it against their wills, Ezra 5. 6. 3. The Spirit put it into the minde of Darius to confirme the decree of Cyrus, and to adde enlargements thereunto, that they might offer sacrifices, and might pray for the life of the King and his sons, Ez 6. 6-12.
2. The Spirit ordered the letter of the enemies for hindering the work unto the promoting of it against their wills, Ezra 5. 6. 3. The Spirit put it into the mind of Darius to confirm the Decree of Cyrus, and to add enlargements thereunto, that they might offer Sacrifices, and might pray for the life of the King and his Sons, Ezra 6. 6-12.
1. Observe the great care of the Lord to heale and remove the discouragements of his servants, whereby they might be weakened in any work unto which he calleth them.
1. Observe the great care of the Lord to heal and remove the discouragements of his Servants, whereby they might be weakened in any work unto which he calls them.
If Satan resist, he shall be rebuked, if mountains stand in the way, they shall be levelled; If royal Edicts hinder, they shall be revoked; if sad and desponding thoughts disquiet, they shall be removed.
If Satan resist, he shall be rebuked, if Mountains stand in the Way, they shall be leveled; If royal Edicts hinder, they shall be revoked; if sad and desponding thoughts disquiet, they shall be removed.
God never sets his servants on work, and then leaveth them to their own fears, but ever proportioneth assistance and comfort to the difficulties of the service whereunto he calls.
God never sets his Servants on work, and then Leaveth them to their own fears, but ever proportioneth assistance and Comfort to the difficulties of the service whereunto he calls.
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but in a way of condescension to shew his compassion unto us. He remembreth that we are but dust, and accordingly attempereth his dealings to our condition.
but in a Way of condescension to show his compassion unto us. He Remember that we Are but dust, and accordingly attempereth his dealings to our condition.
If he chastise ▪ it is with the Rod of a man, 2 Sam. 7. 14. If he tempt, it is with the temptation of a man, 1 Cor. 10. 13. If he draw, it is with the cords of a man, Hosea 11. 4. So he deales here with Zerubbabel and Josua. It might seeme to humane Reason an impossible enterprize,
If he chastise ▪ it is with the Rod of a man, 2 Sam. 7. 14. If he tempt, it is with the temptation of a man, 1 Cor. 10. 13. If he draw, it is with the cords of a man, Hosea 11. 4. So he deals Here with Zerubbabel and Joshua. It might seem to humane Reason an impossible enterprise,
for a few poor men, newly crept out of their Graves, to erect so stately a fabrick, resist•• … by Satan, maligned by wise and 〈 ◊ 〉 men, obstructed once already by an Imperial Edict for many years together.
for a few poor men, newly crept out of their Graves, to erect so stately a fabric, resist•• … by Satan, maligned by wise and 〈 ◊ 〉 men, obstructed once already by an Imperial Edict for many Years together.
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and to assure him, that the Ministry onely, and the Obe•dience should be his, but the work it selfe God would effect by his own power, and that in so strange and wonderful a manner, making use of the very malice of Enemies to promote the designe which they most maligned,
and to assure him, that the Ministry only, and the Obe•dience should be his, but the work it self God would Effect by his own power, and that in so strange and wondered a manner, making use of the very malice of Enemies to promote the Design which they most maligned,
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Thus the Lord hath ever dealt with his servants in difficult imployments, he hath answered their objections, resolved their doubts, removed their fears, magnified the power of his grace in their infirmities.
Thus the Lord hath ever dealt with his Servants in difficult employments, he hath answered their objections, resolved their doubts, removed their fears, magnified the power of his grace in their infirmities.
Abraham and Sar•• were beyond hope of children, dead unto such a purpose, Heb. 11. 12. Rom. 4. 19. The Lord raiseth him above these doubts, by his omnipotency and alsufficiency, Gen. 17. 1. 18. 14. Jacob was afraid of his brother Esau, the Lord removes it by a Vision of Angels,
Abraham and Sar•• were beyond hope of children, dead unto such a purpose, Hebrew 11. 12. Rom. 4. 19. The Lord Raiseth him above these doubts, by his omnipotency and All-sufficiency, Gen. 17. 1. 18. 14. Jacob was afraid of his brother Esau, the Lord removes it by a Vision of Angels,
and his prevalency in wrestling, Gen. 32. 1, 28. Moses was commanded upon hard service to bring Israel out of Egypt, we find him full of Objections, in every one of which God satisfied him before he dispatch'd him upon the service.
and his prevalency in wrestling, Gen. 32. 1, 28. Moses was commanded upon hard service to bring Israel out of Egypt, we find him full of Objections, in every one of which God satisfied him before he dispatched him upon the service.
They will not believe me, Exod. 4. 1. No? I will make them know thou comest from me by the miracles I will enable thee to do, ver. 2 — 9. I am not Eloquent, I am slow of speech, unfit to perswade Pharaoh to part with Israel, ver. 10. This God answers by arguments from his omnipotency, presence and continual direction, ver. 11, 12.
They will not believe me, Exod 4. 1. No? I will make them know thou Comest from me by the Miracles I will enable thee to do, ver. 2 — 9. I am not Eloquent, I am slow of speech, unfit to persuade Pharaoh to part with Israel, ver. 10. This God answers by Arguments from his omnipotency, presence and continual direction, ver. 11, 12.
though the Lord were angry that he should charge God with making an unfit choice, (who usually in great works hath regard to the lowlinesse of his Instruments) yet he condescendeth so far as to send Aaron with him to be his mouth to the people, v. 14 — 16.
though the Lord were angry that he should charge God with making an unfit choice, (who usually in great works hath regard to the lowliness of his Instruments) yet he condescendeth so Far as to send Aaron with him to be his Mouth to the people, v. 14 — 16.
And now when he is made willing to go, and hath captivated his reason unto Gods Will, the Lord himself removes the great reason, which lay as a discouragement upon him;
And now when he is made willing to go, and hath captivated his reason unto God's Will, the Lord himself removes the great reason, which lay as a discouragement upon him;
So he dealt with Gideon, call'd him to great service, to deliver Israel from the Midianites, Judges 6. 13. Gideon is presently at Moses his fence, My family is poore, and I the meanest in it, wherewith shall I save Israel? ver. 15. Wherewith? By my Power, I am with thee, v. 16. How shall I know that? Shew me a signe, v. 17. The signe comes,
So he dealt with gideon, called him to great service, to deliver Israel from the midianites, Judges 6. 13. gideon is presently At Moses his fence, My family is poor, and I the Meanest in it, wherewith shall I save Israel? ver. 15. Wherewith? By my Power, I am with thee, v. 16. How shall I know that? Show me a Signen, v. 17. The Signen comes,
It betrays the succours which God and Reason offer, ver. 22. The Lord removes that fear, Thou shalt not die, ver. 23. but even then sets him upon a work which endangered his life, v. 25 — 30. His Father hath no sooner satisfied the people,
It betrays the succours which God and Reason offer, ver. 22. The Lord removes that Fear, Thou shalt not die, ver. 23. but even then sets him upon a work which endangered his life, v. 25 — 30. His Father hath no sooner satisfied the people,
but then he is exercised with a great temptation. His Army must be lessened from thirty two thousand unto but three hundred men. He obeys, but fears still, Judg. 7. 10. and this fear is removed by a dreame of one in the enemies camp, ver. 13, 14. And being so many ways confirmed, he sets on the work and prevaileth.
but then he is exercised with a great temptation. His Army must be lessened from thirty two thousand unto but three hundred men. He obeys, but fears still, Judges 7. 10. and this Fear is removed by a dream of one in the enemies camp, ver. 13, 14. And being so many ways confirmed, he sets on the work and prevails.
This is very suitable to the goodnesse of God, who knows that we have no strength of our own, that we cannot serve him but by the grace and help we receive from him.
This is very suitable to the Goodness of God, who knows that we have no strength of our own, that we cannot serve him but by the grace and help we receive from him.
We give him of his own, 1 Chr. 29. 14. Quisquis contendit haberi posse charitatem Dei sine Dei Adjutorio, quid aliud contendit quàm haberi posse Deum sine Deo? saith Saint Austin.
We give him of his own, 1 Christ 29. 14. Quisquis contendit haberi posse charitatem Dei sine Dei Adjutorio, quid Aliud contendit quàm haberi posse God sine God? Says Saint Austin.
It concerns the Lord in honour to back his servants to his own work, when the opposition they meet with is not against them but for his sake; when Israel fled, Gods great name was concerned, Jos. 7. 8, 9. and therefore Asa prayed, Let not man prevaile against thee, 2 Chron. 14. 11. It is that which he hath promised, never to faile nor forsake us, Jos. 1. 5. to be with us while we are with him, 2. Chron. 15. 2. to keep us in our wayes, Psal. 91. 11. The way of the Lord is our strength, Prov. 10. 29. We are ever under Gods protection while we are in Gods way.
It concerns the Lord in honour to back his Servants to his own work, when the opposition they meet with is not against them but for his sake; when Israel fled, God's great name was concerned, Jos. 7. 8, 9. and Therefore Asa prayed, Let not man prevail against thee, 2 Chronicles 14. 11. It is that which he hath promised, never to fail nor forsake us, Jos. 1. 5. to be with us while we Are with him, 2. Chronicles 15. 2. to keep us in our ways, Psalm 91. 11. The Way of the Lord is our strength, Curae 10. 29. We Are ever under God's protection while we Are in God's Way.
From this point we learn, 1. That even when we are about Gods work, we must look for difficulties, some arising from within our selves, our own ignorance, weaknesse, frowardnesse, impatience, which usually make easie things hard (such is Christs yoke in it self,
From this point we Learn, 1. That even when we Are about God's work, we must look for difficulties, Some arising from within our selves, our own ignorance, weakness, frowardness, impatience, which usually make easy things hard (such is Christ yoke in it self,
Novi ego istos in pace leones, in praelio Cervos, said Tertullian, a man may be more then a man before the battel, and lesse then a woman in it, as Peter was;
Novi ego istos in pace leones, in Praelio Cervos, said Tertullian, a man may be more then a man before the battle, and less then a woman in it, as Peter was;
None sooner fall then they that fight in their own strength, Numb. 14. 44. 2. We must not murmure against the Lord, nor complaine of austerity in him, as if he called us to harder conditions then we can bear;
None sooner fallen then they that fight in their own strength, Numb. 14. 44. 2. We must not murmur against the Lord, nor complain of austerity in him, as if he called us to harder conditions then we can bear;
this was Jobs error, when he complained that God dealt with him, as if he had been made of stones or brass, Job 6. 12. We are too apt to esteem our trials singular, our difficulties unparallel'd, and so to chide with our condition,
this was Jobs error, when he complained that God dealt with him, as if he had been made of stones or brass, Job 6. 12. We Are too apt to esteem our trials singular, our difficulties unparalleled, and so to chide with our condition,
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3. We may not betake our selves to carnal shifts for avoiding any danger, which assaults us in doing duty. If the Lord set us on work, he is able without our sinne to deliver us.
3. We may not betake our selves to carnal shifts for avoiding any danger, which assaults us in doing duty. If the Lord Set us on work, he is able without our sin to deliver us.
when I have an alsufficient God? There were some Christians in the Apostles time, who out of confidence in their own knowledge and strength to stand, would venture to eat meat at the Idols table, thereby keeping in with their Idolatrous friends for fear of persecution.
when I have an All-sufficient God? There were Some Christians in the Apostles time, who out of confidence in their own knowledge and strength to stand, would venture to eat meat At the Idols table, thereby keeping in with their Idolatrous Friends for Fear of persecution.
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To these the Apostle giveth, 1. A sharp Exhortation, to take heed of falling when they think they stand, 1 Cor. 10. 12. 2. An answer to their fears, that God will not suffer them to be tempted beyond the strength which he will supply them withal, verse 13.
To these the Apostle gives, 1. A sharp Exhortation, to take heed of falling when they think they stand, 1 Cor. 10. 12. 2. an answer to their fears, that God will not suffer them to be tempted beyond the strength which he will supply them withal, verse 13.
When it is our duty to obey, it is his promise to protect. Say not with Solomons sluggard, There is a Lion in the way, Prov. 22. 13. but remember there are Angels with us to bear us in our way, Psal. 91. 11. Jonah was afraid to go to Niniveh, a great,
When it is our duty to obey, it is his promise to Pact. Say not with Solomons sluggard, There is a lion in the Way, Curae 22. 13. but Remember there Are Angels with us to bear us in our Way, Psalm 91. 11. Jonah was afraid to go to Nineveh, a great,
And now he that feared the raging of the people, met with the tempest of the sea, he that feared to be swallowed up of danger, was swallowed up of present death into the belly of the Whale,
And now he that feared the raging of the people, met with the tempest of the sea, he that feared to be swallowed up of danger, was swallowed up of present death into the belly of the Whale,
A very difficult work it is to cure complicated diseases, to extricate and unravel the intangled interests of divided minds, to allay animosities, to calme jealousies, to moderate rigours of judgement, to close distant opinions, to separate the gold from the drosse, the precious truths and worship of God from those many prodigies of error and madnesse, which had so long assaulted it, to settle the house of God,
A very difficult work it is to cure complicated diseases, to extricate and unravel the entangled interests of divided minds, to allay animosities, to Cam jealousies, to moderate rigours of judgement, to close distant opinions, to separate the gold from the dross, the precious truths and worship of God from those many prodigies of error and madness, which had so long assaulted it, to settle the house of God,
as Paul did, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Thou hast done great things for us, whereof we are glad, thou hath delivered our eyes from teares, our •ee from falling;
as Paul did, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Thou hast done great things for us, whereof we Are glad, thou hath Delivered our eyes from tears, our •ee from falling;
what is it that we now shall render to the Lord for all his benefits? truly Lord we are thy servants, and would willingly act in our places for thy name, and for the Interests of thy Christ and of his Church, we have no higher design then this, That the God, who hath wrought wonders for us, may be alone magnified and advanced by us, in Orthodox doctrine, in pure Ordinances, in spiritual worship, in united affections, that no unnecessary thing may remain,
what is it that we now shall render to the Lord for all his benefits? truly Lord we Are thy Servants, and would willingly act in our places for thy name, and for the Interests of thy christ and of his Church, we have no higher Design then this, That the God, who hath wrought wonders for us, may be alone magnified and advanced by us, in Orthodox Doctrine, in pure Ordinances, in spiritual worship, in united affections, that no unnecessary thing may remain,
as a ground of offence, and fomes of division and separation, but that all healing and closing counsels may be used to make us all of one heart and of one soul:
as a ground of offence, and fomes of division and separation, but that all healing and closing Counsels may be used to make us all of one heart and of one soul:
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If you thus in singleness and uprightness of heart do bespeak the Lord, I can confidently say from him to you, that he will be with you, and uphold you, that his Spirit will level all mountains before you,
If you thus in singleness and uprightness of heart do bespeak the Lord, I can confidently say from him to you, that he will be with you, and uphold you, that his Spirit will level all Mountains before you,
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Nothing can so effectually uphold the spirits of men above difficulties and discouragements which they meet with in the duties whereunto they are called,
Nothing can so effectually uphold the spirits of men above difficulties and discouragements which they meet with in the duties whereunto they Are called,
So it was to Josua, I will not fail thee nor forsake thee, &c. Jos. 1. 5, 8. So to Asa, when he heard the words of the Prophet, he took courage, 2 Chron. 15. 8. The righteous are bold as a Lion, Prov. 28. 1. And their confidence is founded on a word. And well it may, if we consider,
So it was to Joshua, I will not fail thee nor forsake thee, etc. Jos. 1. 5, 8. So to Asa, when he herd the words of the Prophet, he took courage, 2 Chronicles 15. 8. The righteous Are bold as a lion, Curae 28. 1. And their confidence is founded on a word. And well it may, if we Consider,
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Peter and Iohn illiterate men, to speak boldly, notwithstanding the inhibition of the chief Priest and his Council, Acts 4. 19, 20. Acts 5. 29. 3. The Efficacy of it. Nothing more operative then the Word of God.
Peter and John illiterate men, to speak boldly, notwithstanding the inhibition of the chief Priest and his Council, Acts 4. 19, 20. Acts 5. 29. 3. The Efficacy of it. Nothing more operative then the Word of God.
By the VVord of the Lord were the Heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth, Psalme 33. 6. NONLATINALPHABET, Euseb. calleth it.
By the Word of the Lord were the Heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his Mouth, Psalm 33. 6., Eusebius calls it.
And it is a word only which upholds the world, Heb. 1. 3. and the word is able still to give being to every promise, and subsistence to every purpose of of his towards his people, It is a commanding, and a creating word, Psal. 44. 4. Isa. 57. 19. Gods purposes and promises are ever seconded by his power. He will not leave, till he have done what he hath spoken, Gen. 28. 15. I have spoken, I will bring it to pass, I have purposed, I will do it, Isa. 46. 11. The Lord hath ordered all duty to have some difficulty in it.
And it is a word only which upholds the world, Hebrew 1. 3. and the word is able still to give being to every promise, and subsistence to every purpose of of his towards his people, It is a commanding, and a creating word, Psalm 44. 4. Isaiah 57. 19. God's Purposes and promises Are ever seconded by his power. He will not leave, till he have done what he hath spoken, Gen. 28. 15. I have spoken, I will bring it to pass, I have purposed, I will do it, Isaiah 46. 11. The Lord hath ordered all duty to have Some difficulty in it.
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for every word of command hath a word of promise with it, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Heb. 10. 36. We have the comfort of his grace working together with the Word, facilitating the duties required,
for every word of command hath a word of promise with it, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Hebrew 10. 36. We have the Comfort of his grace working together with the Word, facilitating the duties required,
and proportioning the soul to the service, giving an heart to do the word, Ezek. 11. 19, 20. And therefore by faith and hope we may improve every word unto comfort and courage in duty.
and proportioning the soul to the service, giving an heart to do the word, Ezekiel 11. 19, 20. And Therefore by faith and hope we may improve every word unto Comfort and courage in duty.
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Faith giving a kinde of Being unto the things promised, Heb. 11. 1. and hope waiting with joy for the accomplishment of them, do powerfully work the heart above difficulties unto cheerful obedience;
Faith giving a kind of Being unto the things promised, Hebrew 11. 1. and hope waiting with joy for the accomplishment of them, do powerfully work the heart above difficulties unto cheerful Obedience;
Faith quencheth temptation, overcometh the world, purifieth the heart, worketh by love ▪ removeth fear, the discourager and obstructer of duty, 1 Iohn 4. 18. Hope causeth us to purifie our selves, 1 Iohn 3. 3. To serve the Lord instantly day and night, Acts 26. 7. To deny ungodlinesse and worldly lusts, Tit. 2. 11, 12, 13. To wait on the Lord,
Faith quenches temptation, Overcometh the world, Purifieth the heart, works by love ▪ Removeth Fear, the discourager and obstructer of duty, 1 John 4. 18. Hope Causes us to purify our selves, 1 John 3. 3. To serve the Lord instantly day and night, Acts 26. 7. To deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, Tit. 2. 11, 12, 13. To wait on the Lord,
When the soul of a man is in such straights and perplexities, that all the world is not able to comfort him, one sentence out of the word wisely managed by the hand of faith, is able to bear up the heart,
When the soul of a man is in such straights and perplexities, that all the world is not able to Comfort him, one sentence out of the word wisely managed by the hand of faith, is able to bear up the heart,
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Wit, wealth, power, policy, youth, strength, security, sensuality, worldly imployments, will peradventure serve a while to fence against fear and discouragement;
Wit, wealth, power, policy, youth, strength, security, sensuality, worldly employments, will Peradventure serve a while to fence against Fear and discouragement;
Nothing will minister durable and final comfort against all doubts and fears, but a word from God seasonably brought unto the conscience, this alone can hold up the heart against the roarings of Satan,
Nothing will minister durable and final Comfort against all doubts and fears, but a word from God seasonably brought unto the conscience, this alone can hold up the heart against the roarings of Satan,
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men may, like Carneades, dispute plausibly & probably on either side, and the substantial merits of a question may lie hidden under the Oratory which hath pro & con been spent upon upon it.
men may, like Carneades, dispute plausibly & probably on either side, and the substantial merits of a question may lie hidden under the Oratory which hath Pro & con been spent upon upon it.
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In such cases attend not only to what you have heard spoken, but with David, make the word of God your Counsellers, Psal. 119. 24. Let not frowns dismay you, let not interests biass you, let not paralogismes dazle you,
In such cases attend not only to what you have herd spoken, but with David, make the word of God your Counsellers, Psalm 119. 24. Let not frowns dismay you, let not interests bias you, let not Paralogisms dazzle you,
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but seriously weigh what is most consonant to the Will of God, what is most likely to promote the great Ends which that calls for, the Glory of God, the Salvation of men, the Cause of Religion, the Simplicity of the Gospel, the Spirituality of worship, the peace, unity and integrity of the Church, the healing and setting in joynt the dislocated and divided affections of men, the impartial setling of judgement and righteousnesse in the Land. And when you hear a word behinde you, saying, this is the way, then walk in it, turn not to the right hand or to the left, Isa. 30. 21.
but seriously weigh what is most consonant to the Will of God, what is most likely to promote the great Ends which that calls for, the Glory of God, the Salvation of men, the Cause of Religion, the Simplicity of the Gospel, the Spirituality of worship, the peace, unity and integrity of the Church, the healing and setting in joint the dislocated and divided affections of men, the impartial settling of judgement and righteousness in the Land. And when you hear a word behind you, saying, this is the Way, then walk in it, turn not to the right hand or to the left, Isaiah 30. 21.
The Angel in the former Chapter spake immediately to Iosua, here mediately by the Prophet Zachariah unto Zerubbabel. 1. The first Revealer of the counsel of God unto the Church is the Angel of the Covenant; It was his Spirit which spake in the Prophet, 1 Pet. 1. 11. He by his Spirit preached in the dayes of Noah, to the spirits which are now in prison, 1 Pet. 3. 19, 20. for so Andradius a learned Pontifician, as well as Beza and other Protestants have expounded that place.
The Angel in the former Chapter spoke immediately to Iosua, Here mediately by the Prophet Zachariah unto Zerubbabel. 1. The First Revealer of the counsel of God unto the Church is the Angel of the Covenant; It was his Spirit which spoke in the Prophet, 1 Pet. 1. 11. He by his Spirit preached in the days of Noah, to the spirits which Are now in prison, 1 Pet. 3. 19, 20. for so Andreas a learned Pontifician, as well as Beza and other Protestants have expounded that place.
No man hath seen the Father but by the revelation of the Sonne, Joh. 1. 18. Mat. 11. 27. He was the Angel that spake unto Moses, Act. 7. 30. 38. and unto Isaiah, John 12. 40, 41. He instructed his Apostles in things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, Acts 1. 3. They must deliver nothing to the Church,
No man hath seen the Father but by the Revelation of the Son, John 1. 18. Mathew 11. 27. He was the Angel that spoke unto Moses, Act. 7. 30. 38. and unto Isaiah, John 12. 40, 41. He instructed his Apostles in things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, Acts 1. 3. They must deliver nothing to the Church,
Greatly do the profane the Ministry of the Word, and betray the Trust which Christ hath put upon them as his Ambassadours, who preach the vision of their own heart,
Greatly do the profane the Ministry of the Word, and betray the Trust which christ hath put upon them as his ambassadors, who preach the vision of their own heart,
and of the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, how full soever it may otherwise be of Exotick learning, of heaped allegations, of strains of wit, or luxuriancies of fancy and language, it hath so much the lesse of the power of God to the salvation of the souls of men.
and of the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, how full soever it may otherwise be of Exotic learning, of heaped allegations, of strains of wit, or Luxuriancies of fancy and language, it hath so much the less of the power of God to the salvation of the Souls of men.
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2. When the Prophet brings no other then the Word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, It is his duty to heare it, Princes and Magistrates, men of highest place and authority, must receive Gods counsel from the mouth of his Messengers, and be contented to be directed, comforted, encouraged by their Ministry.
2. When the Prophet brings no other then the Word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, It is his duty to hear it, Princes and Magistrates, men of highest place and Authority, must receive God's counsel from the Mouth of his Messengers, and be contented to be directed, comforted, encouraged by their Ministry.
David, though himself a Prophet, was not without his Seers, Gad, Heman, Asaph, Jeduthan, Nathan to admonish, reprove, comfort him as his condition required.
David, though himself a Prophet, was not without his Seers, Gad, Heman, Asaph, Jeduthan, Nathan to admonish, reprove, Comfort him as his condition required.
So we finde Shemaiah a Prophet sent to reprove Rehoboam, Oded and Azariab to encourge Asa, Jehu and Jahaziel to threaten and comfort Jehoshaphat. We read of the writing of Eliah to Jehoram, of the threatning of Zachariah to Joash, of the Prophet Isaiah counselling and rebuking Ahaz, comforting and encouraging Hezezekiah, Jeremy and Ezekiel denouncing judgements against Zedekiah; Hosea and Amos, against Jeroboam; Jonah sent to the King of Nineveh, and John Baptist to Herod. And though great difference is to be used in the manner of our application to great and to ordinary persons,
So we find Shemaiah a Prophet sent to reprove Rehoboam, Oded and Azariab to encourge Asa, Jehu and Jahaziel to threaten and Comfort Jehoshaphat. We read of the writing of Elijah to jehoram, of the threatening of Zachariah to Joash, of the Prophet Isaiah counseling and rebuking Ahaz, comforting and encouraging Hezezekiah, Jeremiah and Ezekielem denouncing Judgments against Zedekiah; Hosea and Amos, against Jeroboam; Jonah sent to the King of Nineveh, and John Baptist to Herod. And though great difference is to be used in the manner of our application to great and to ordinary Persons,
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If a Minister must shew all meeknesse to all men, much more must he deliver his message with all Reverence and humility, with all awe and tenderness, with all honour and prudence, unto those great persons, whose dignities do as well call for our veneration, as their consciences for our fidelity, we must be so true to their souls,
If a Minister must show all meekness to all men, much more must he deliver his message with all reverence and humility, with all awe and tenderness, with all honour and prudence, unto those great Persons, whose dignities do as well call for our veneration, as their Consciences for our Fidis, we must be so true to their Souls,
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Meek and humble preaching, in this case especially, is like a fall of snow, unto which Homer compares the eloquence of Ulysses, which soaks and sinks more kindly then a hasty shower.
Meek and humble preaching, in this case especially, is like a fallen of snow, unto which Homer compares the eloquence of Ulysses, which soaks and sinks more kindly then a hasty shower.
and causeth Princes themselves with meekness to receive his counsel from the lips of poor and inconsiderable persons, who have no other authority then the evidence of the Spirit of God,
and Causes Princes themselves with meekness to receive his counsel from the lips of poor and inconsiderable Persons, who have no other Authority then the evidence of the Spirit of God,
Thus great ships are turned about with a vere small helme, and as some say stopped in their course with a very little Remora. We have this Treasure in earthen Vessels, that the power might be of God, who did not choose the earthquake,
Thus great ships Are turned about with a vere small helm, and as Some say stopped in their course with a very little Remora. We have this Treasure in earthen Vessels, that the power might be of God, who did not choose the earthquake,
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We have seen the encouragement in building Gods House, the meanes of it, a Divine Word, the Vehicula of that word, Christ the great Angel of the Covenant delivers it to the Prophet,
We have seen the encouragement in building God's House, the means of it, a Divine Word, the Vehicula of that word, christ the great Angel of the Covenant delivers it to the Prophet,
1. Then Princes and Magistrates are to build the House of God, and to take care of the Interests of Religion, and to see that his truth and worship be advanced in their territories.
1. Then Princes and Magistrates Are to built the House of God, and to take care of the Interests of Religion, and to see that his truth and worship be advanced in their territories.
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yet in the state of the Jews where they were conjoyned together, we have examples in most of the good Kings, David, Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah, how careful they were to purge Gods house of pollution, to abolish false worship, to pull down high places, to send Priests and Levites to teach the people, to establish true Religion, to cause the people to enter into Covenant with God, to build his House,
yet in the state of the jews where they were conjoined together, we have Examples in most of the good Kings, David, Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah, how careful they were to purge God's house of pollution, to Abolah false worship, to pull down high places, to send Priests and Levites to teach the people, to establish true Religion, to cause the people to enter into Covenant with God, to built his House,
And in like manner the Christian Princes, Constantine, Thoedosius, Valentinian, and many others called Synods, and made Laws to condemne and suppresse Heretical Doctrines,
And in like manner the Christian Princes, Constantine, Thoedosius, Valentinian, and many Others called Synods, and made Laws to condemn and suppress Heretical Doctrines,
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3. We are to pray for them, that under them we may lead quiet and peaceable lives in all godlinesse and honesty, 1 Tim. 2. 2. therefore certainly there lies a care upon them,
3. We Are to pray for them, that under them we may led quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty, 1 Tim. 2. 2. Therefore Certainly there lies a care upon them,
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5. He is to be a nursing Father to the Church, Isa. 49. 23. Gods people are promised that they shall suck the breasts of Kings, Isa. 60. 16. Therefore certainly it belongs to their care to see that the people be provided with the sincere milk of the Word, Where Religion and the meanes thereof are wanting, to set it up, where it is, to preserve it, where it is corrupted, to reforme and to restore it.
5. He is to be a nursing Father to the Church, Isaiah 49. 23. God's people Are promised that they shall suck the breasts of Kings, Isaiah 60. 16. Therefore Certainly it belongs to their care to see that the people be provided with the sincere milk of the Word, Where Religion and the means thereof Are wanting, to Set it up, where it is, to preserve it, where it is corrupted, to reform and to restore it.
another thing to serve him in his publick capacity, as a Prince, this he doth by a vigorous sanction of Laws, requiring righteous things and forbidding the contrary.
Another thing to serve him in his public capacity, as a Prince, this he does by a vigorous sanction of Laws, requiring righteous things and forbidding the contrary.
for so they are said to build up the Churches walls, Isa 60. 10. for the safety of the State being greatly concerned in the welfare and peace of the Church, the care of this must needs belong unto them whose office and duty it is to preserve the other,
for so they Are said to built up the Churches walls, Isaiah 60. 10. for the safety of the State being greatly concerned in the welfare and peace of the Church, the care of this must needs belong unto them whose office and duty it is to preserve the other,
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We finde the same Constantine setling Christian Religion in his Empire by his royal authority, judging in the causes of Athanasius and Caecilianus; The Emperour Gratian granting a commission to eject Arians: Aurelian casting out Paulus Samosatenus out of the Church, Justinian making special Laws in matters of Religion.
We find the same Constantine settling Christian Religion in his Empire by his royal Authority, judging in the Causes of Athanasius and Caecilian; The Emperor Gratian granting a commission to eject Arians: Aurelian casting out Paulus Samosatene out of the Church, Justinian making special Laws in matters of Religion.
I conclude this with that memorable saying of Saint Austin, In hoc Reges Deo serviunt in quantum Reges, si in suo Regno bona jubeant, mala prohibeant, non solum quae pertinent ad Humanam societatem, verum etiam quae ad divinam Religionem.
I conclude this with that memorable saying of Saint Austin, In hoc Reges God serviunt in quantum Reges, si in Sue Regno Bona jubeant, mala prohibeant, non solum Quae pertinent ad Humanam societatem, verum etiam Quae ad divinam Religionem.
That Princes then serve God as Princes, when they command good things and forbid evil things, not onely appertaing unto humane society, but also unto divine Religion.
That Princes then serve God as Princes, when they command good things and forbid evil things, not only appertaing unto humane society, but also unto divine Religion.
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Do this as it ought to be done, and certainly there will be nothing more conducent to the setling of our tranquility, to the establishing of Government, to the re-uniting of the shattered and divided hearts of the people,
Do this as it ought to be done, and Certainly there will be nothing more conducent to the settling of our tranquillity, to the establishing of Government, to the Reuniting of the shattered and divided hearts of the people,
It is no lesse then eight times observed in one chapter, Exod. 40. that in the setting up of the Tabernacle and worship of God, Moses did every thing as the Lord commanded Moses; for so he had received his instructions, Exod. 25. 9. And in like manner David gave unto Solomon his son the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, 1 Chron. 28. 11, 12. So runs the Apostles commission from Christ, teaching them to observe al things whatsoever I have commanded you, Mat. 28. 20. Non ex Arbitrio Deo serviendum sed ex Imperio, saith Tertullian. Even Heathens would have their superstitious services done by rule, Semper Agatne Rogat, nec nisi jussus agit.
It is no less then eight times observed in one chapter, Exod 40. that in the setting up of the Tabernacle and worship of God, Moses did every thing as the Lord commanded Moses; for so he had received his instructions, Exod 25. 9. And in like manner David gave unto Solomon his son the pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, 1 Chronicles 28. 11, 12. So runs the Apostles commission from christ, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, Mathew 28. 20. Non ex Arbitrio God serviendum sed ex Imperial, Says Tertullian. Even heathens would have their superstitious services done by Rule, Semper Agatne Rogat, nec nisi jussus agit.
when we do his work not according unto his will, but our own, thereby presuming to see what is meet and convenient better then God himself, thereby taking upon us to be controlers of his wisdome, as learned Hooker speaks.
when we do his work not according unto his will, but our own, thereby presuming to see what is meet and convenient better then God himself, thereby taking upon us to be controllers of his Wisdom, as learned Hooker speaks.
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It was a very pious proposal which Sigismond the Emperour made to the Councel of Trent, as we read in the learned review of that Counsel, That they would conforme their constitutions to the obligation of the Law of God.
It was a very pious proposal which Sigismund the Emperor made to the Council of Trent, as we read in the learned review of that Counsel, That they would conform their constitutions to the obligation of the Law of God.
Certainly the more Religion and the Church of God is setled by the Rule of the VVord, the lesse matter of meere dispute and discrimination is admitted, the less of divided ends, and meere humane interest, and partial designe is attended, the more men seek the Glory of God, the Salvation of men, the Peace of the Church, the more they do in simplicity and godly sincerity consider what is intrinsecally, and in natura rei, necessary, what hic & nunc, expedient for edification, what course will be most healing, most uniting, most likely to establish truth, peace,
Certainly the more Religion and the Church of God is settled by the Rule of the Word, the less matter of mere dispute and discrimination is admitted, the less of divided ends, and mere humane Interest, and partial Design is attended, the more men seek the Glory of God, the Salvation of men, the Peace of the Church, the more they do in simplicity and godly sincerity Consider what is intrinsically, and in Nature rei, necessary, what hic & nunc, expedient for edification, what course will be most healing, most uniting, most likely to establish truth, peace,
the more certainly will God be pleased and honoured, and the more will the Churches of God abroad be joyed and comforted, with whom it is doubtlesse our Religious Interest, to procure as firm an union as we can.
the more Certainly will God be pleased and honoured, and the more will the Churches of God abroad be joyed and comforted, with whom it is doubtless our Religious Interest, to procure as firm an Union as we can.
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We have seen the encouragement, the means of it, a Word, the Vehicula of that word Christ and the Prophet, the subject to be incouraged, Zerubbabel, the Magistrate, who is to build the Church by the help of the Word and Prophet.
We have seen the encouragement, the means of it, a Word, the Vehicula of that word christ and the Prophet, the Subject to be encouraged, Zerubbabel, the Magistrate, who is to built the Church by the help of the Word and Prophet.
There onely remaineth the matter of the comfort, set forth, 1. Negatively, Not by Might, nor by Power. 2. Positively, But by my Spirit, saith the Lord.
There only remains the matter of the Comfort, Set forth, 1. Negatively, Not by Might, nor by Power. 2. Positively, But by my Spirit, Says the Lord.
for the Magistrate is the Churches Guardian. The same Lord did by the victories and spoiles of David make provisions for Solomons Temple, who would use no such helps for the glory of Zerubbabels. But it is excluded Hypothetically in this particular case and condition.
for the Magistrate is the Churches Guardian. The same Lord did by the victories and spoils of David make provisions for Solomons Temple, who would use no such helps for the glory of Zerubbabels. But it is excluded Hypothetically in this particular case and condition.
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yet God will not have them desert their station, or despond of successe, Because 1. He can blast every Sword that is formed against them, Isa. 54. 17. 2. He can convert to the good of the Church that very power which doth oppose it,
yet God will not have them desert their station, or despond of success, Because 1. He can blast every Sword that is formed against them, Isaiah 54. 17. 2. He can convert to the good of the Church that very power which does oppose it,
as seed in the ground first dles and then multiplies, the more the adversaries of Paul, the wider the door of his Ministry, 1 Cor. 16. 9. It matters not how weak the Instrument, when God is the Agent.
as seed in the ground First dles and then multiplies, the more the Adversaries of Paul, the wider the door of his Ministry, 1 Cor. 16. 9. It matters not how weak the Instrument, when God is the Agent.
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The Church and worship of God is reared and restored by the vertue of Gods Spirit alone. In the present case, the Lord by his immediate providence ordered various intercurrent means unto the finishing of the Temple, which of themselves had no natural influence or tendency thereunto.
The Church and worship of God is reared and restored by the virtue of God's Spirit alone. In the present case, the Lord by his immediate providence ordered various intercurrent means unto the finishing of the Temple, which of themselves had no natural influence or tendency thereunto.
It was the spirit of the Lord, that by the Ministry of Moses and Aaron, brought Israel out of an Egyptian bondage. It was the Spirit of the Lord that in the wildernesse preserved them by miracles, with bread from heaven,
It was the Spirit of the Lord, that by the Ministry of Moses and Aaron, brought Israel out of an Egyptian bondage. It was the Spirit of the Lord that in the Wilderness preserved them by Miracles, with bred from heaven,
It was the Spirit of the Lord, that when they were as fast in Babylon as dry bones in a grave, stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus to give them a resurrection.
It was the Spirit of the Lord, that when they were as fast in Babylon as dry bones in a grave, stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus to give them a resurrection.
and not by man, fashioned in the Virgins womb, by the overshadowing of the holy Ghost. 2. His Oeconomie in the work of Redemption wholly spiritual, borrowing nothing of humane power, by the eternal spirit he offered himself to God, Heb. 9. 14. 3. His Resurrection spiritual, made the chief corner-stone after he had been rejected by men.
and not by man, fashioned in the Virgins womb, by the overshadowing of the holy Ghost. 2. His Economy in the work of Redemption wholly spiritual, borrowing nothing of humane power, by the Eternal Spirit he offered himself to God, Hebrew 9. 14. 3. His Resurrection spiritual, made the chief cornerstone After he had been rejected by men.
but of God, John 1. 13. 3. 5, 6. A Kingdom not of this world, Joh. 18. 36. Made by an heavenly Calling, Heb. 3. 1. As dew which doth not stay for man, Psal. 110. 3. Mic. 5. 7. 2. The propagation wholly from the Spirit, when mountains of opposition and persecution, the gates of Hell and powers of darknesse combin'd against it.
but of God, John 1. 13. 3. 5, 6. A Kingdom not of this world, John 18. 36. Made by an heavenly Calling, Hebrew 3. 1. As due which does not stay for man, Psalm 110. 3. Mic. 5. 7. 2. The propagation wholly from the Spirit, when Mountains of opposition and persecution, the gates of Hell and Powers of darkness combined against it.
and follow Christ without the camp, bearing his reproach, for such a doctrine to prevaile over the world by twelve weak and naked men, upon the promise of things not seen, and the hopes of reward in another world, cannot be ascribed to the wisdom of man,
and follow christ without the camp, bearing his reproach, for such a Doctrine to prevail over the world by twelve weak and naked men, upon the promise of things not seen, and the hope's of reward in Another world, cannot be ascribed to the Wisdom of man,
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and therefore cometh not with observation, Luke 17. 20. The Enemies of it for the most part spiritual, and therefore not vanquish'd but by a spiritual power, Eph. 6. 12. 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. No humane power able to encounter, no humane wisdom to disappoint the gates of Hell.
and Therefore comes not with observation, Lycia 17. 20. The Enemies of it for the most part spiritual, and Therefore not vanquished but by a spiritual power, Ephesians 6. 12. 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. No humane power able to encounter, no humane Wisdom to disappoint the gates of Hell.
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The special end which God had in erecting the Church, was, to glorifie his power, wisdom and grace in the nothingnesse of the matter, out of which he framed it.
The special end which God had in erecting the Church, was, to Glorify his power, Wisdom and grace in the nothingness of the matter, out of which he framed it.
so in nothing more then this, that al this great being is made out of nothing. Now Gods glory is more magnified in the Church then in the world. The Church is the Jewel, the world but the Ring wherein it is set.
so in nothing more then this, that all this great being is made out of nothing. Now God's glory is more magnified in the Church then in the world. The Church is the Jewel, the world but the Ring wherein it is Set.
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The Church, Gods own Palace, wherein he dwells himself, Psal. 132. 13. And the Excellency of this glory, is, That it is a Creation out of nothing, no material aptnesse, no Active concurrence of the subject unto the heavenly being, which by Gods spirit alone is wrought in it.
The Church, God's own Palace, wherein he dwells himself, Psalm 132. 13. And the Excellency of this glory, is, That it is a Creation out of nothing, no material aptness, no Active concurrence of the Subject unto the heavenly being, which by God's Spirit alone is wrought in it.
We contribute no more to our own conversion of, or, from our selves, then water doth to its own heating, which naturally resisteth the fire that heats it.
We contribute no more to our own conversion of, or, from our selves, then water does to its own heating, which naturally Resisteth the fire that heats it.
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And therefore we must not despair when things seeme to Humane view helplesse and hopeless, but look up to the Spirit of God, who can beyond all our thoughts make those that dwell in the dust, to awake and sing;
And Therefore we must not despair when things seem to Humane view helpless and hopeless, but look up to the Spirit of God, who can beyond all our thoughts make those that dwell in the dust, to awake and sing;
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Whereas if we build our hopes on humane might or power, we shall find them vain, every man a liar, sometimes weak and cannot help us, sometimes false and will not help us, alwayes mutable, and may not help us.
Whereas if we built our hope's on humane might or power, we shall find them vain, every man a liar, sometime weak and cannot help us, sometime false and will not help us, always mutable, and may not help us.
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When the Lord had commanded the sword of a civil war back into the scabberd, and things seemed to draw towards a comfortable close by the Kings gracious concessions in the last Treaty, divine providence was pleased to carry us back into doleful confusions, into the surges of the Sea again, by the subtle counsels of a divided party, who having possession of the sword, and intending to use it to the altering of the fundamental constitution of government, in order thereunto, debarred the Peers of their right, plucked out all such worthy persons from the other House, who would 〈 ◊ 〉 their work, laid the foundation of their Utopia in the Blood of their natural Prince,
When the Lord had commanded the sword of a civil war back into the scabbard, and things seemed to draw towards a comfortable close by the Kings gracious concessions in the last Treaty, divine providence was pleased to carry us back into doleful confusions, into the surges of the Sea again, by the subtle Counsels of a divided party, who having possession of the sword, and intending to use it to the altering of the fundamental constitution of government, in order thereunto, debarred the Peers of their right, plucked out all such worthy Persons from the other House, who would 〈 ◊ 〉 their work, laid the Foundation of their Utopia in the Blood of their natural Prince,
but rather to raigne himself. By this hand a stop was put to their domination, till by the strange conduct of the same providence his family was pulled down by the hands of his own Allies.
but rather to Reign himself. By this hand a stop was put to their domination, till by the strange conduct of the same providence his family was pulled down by the hands of his own Allies.
These confusions in State seconded with desperate confusion in Religion; Ministry and Universities, and all supports of truth ▪ and learning endangered,
These confusions in State seconded with desperate confusion in Religion; Ministry and Universities, and all supports of truth ▪ and learning endangered,
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And on a sudden by the secret power of the Spirit of God, the military Officers, who had so long been the terror of the Nation, became, no man can tell why, like women, their hearts dismayed, their Counsels confounded, their Souldiers scattered,
And on a sudden by the secret power of the Spirit of God, the military Officers, who had so long been the terror of the nation, became, no man can tell why, like women, their hearts dismayed, their Counsels confounded, their Soldiers scattered,
and by that divine providence, whereby they had so often justified their irregular actions, were they, in one day, without Might or Power, but meerly by impressions from the hand of God,
and by that divine providence, whereby they had so often justified their irregular actions, were they, in one day, without Might or Power, but merely by impressions from the hand of God,
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By the same divine impression are the hearts of the people of the land in all places strangely excited as one man, to call for the Restoring of the secluded Patriots, by them to make way for a free Parliament, and by them to bring back from exile in the Chariots of Aminadab, a willing people,
By the same divine impression Are the hearts of the people of the land in all places strangely excited as one man, to call for the Restoring of the secluded Patriots, by them to make Way for a free Parliament, and by them to bring back from exile in the Chariots of Aminadab, a willing people,
and upon the wings of Love, our Dear and Dread Soveraigne, not only to the Throne of his Father, but to the hearts of his people. They who had long known what it was to fear where they did not love, were now ambitious to love where they need not so to feare.
and upon the wings of Love, our Dear and Dread Sovereign, not only to the Throne of his Father, but to the hearts of his people. They who had long known what it was to Fear where they did not love, were now ambitious to love where they need not so to Fear.
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and hath restored into your bosoms, a Prince of the greatest suavity and meeknesse of Spirit (one of the best tempers in the world for Government) that ever swayed these Scepters, whom he hath trained up like David, in a School of affliction to sit upon a Throne,
and hath restored into your bosoms, a Prince of the greatest suavity and meekness of Spirit (one of the best tempers in the world for Government) that ever swayed these Sceptres, whom he hath trained up like David, in a School of affliction to fit upon a Throne,
1. To fill our hearts and mouths with the praises of God for these so divinely contrived mercies, without the effusion of one drop of blood, beyond the view of humane counsel to have effected;
1. To fill our hearts and mouths with the praises of God for these so divinely contrived Mercies, without the effusion of one drop of blood, beyond the view of humane counsel to have effected;
but unto thy name give the glory? To blesse him for this first fundamental step to settlement, without which we should ever have beene in danger of flames and blood.
but unto thy name give the glory? To bless him for this First fundamental step to settlement, without which we should ever have been in danger of flames and blood.
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To blesse the Lord for inclining the heart of his Majesty to dedicate his Government with so Religious a publick Testimony against profaneness, then which there is nothing which doth more loudly call upon you to second the zeale of his Majesty in.
To bless the Lord for inclining the heart of his Majesty to dedicate his Government with so Religious a public Testimony against profaneness, then which there is nothing which does more loudly call upon you to second the zeal of his Majesty in.
To blesse the Lord for his tender indulgence towards men of sober, peaceable, and pious affections, who cannot in every thing come up to the judgement or practice of other of their brethren.
To bless the Lord for his tender indulgence towards men of Sobrium, peaceable, and pious affections, who cannot in every thing come up to the judgement or practice of other of their brothers.
Whether after such Earthquakes and concussions, such Afflictions and Temptations, such little lesse then miraculous vicissitudes of divine providence which we have seen,
Whither After such Earthquakes and concussions, such Afflictions and Temptations, such little less then miraculous vicissitudes of divine providence which we have seen,
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whether he doth not justly expect, that now you should be more zealous for his Glory, more tender of his Church, and the souls of men therein, more severe against all impiety and profanenss, more careful of the power of godlinesse,
whither he does not justly expect, that now you should be more zealous for his Glory, more tender of his Church, and the Souls of men therein, more severe against all impiety and profanenss, more careful of the power of godliness,
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and the powerful preachers and preaching thereof, and purity of Divine Ordinances; more active and solicitous to close up breaches, to remove offences,
and the powerful Preachers and preaching thereof, and purity of Divine Ordinances; more active and solicitous to close up Breaches, to remove offences,
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That it may be recorded amongst the memorials of this Nation, as once of Josiah, like unto this King and this Parliament (who have been so obiged with such a Series of mercies and of wonders) that there was no King nor Parliament before them, that turned to the Lord with all their heart, and with all their soul,
That it may be recorded among the memorials of this nation, as once of Josiah, like unto this King and this Parliament (who have been so obiged with such a Series of Mercies and of wonders) that there was no King nor Parliament before them, that turned to the Lord with all their heart, and with all their soul,
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