The meanes and method of healing in the Church. Set forth in a sermon. Preached before the Right Honourable the House of Peers in Westminster Abby, April 30. 1660. being a day of solemn humiliation to seek God for his blessing on the counsels of the Parliament. By Edward Reynolds, D.D. and Dean of Christ-Church.
for though there be no mention of Fasting, yet if we consult the time, we shall find that it was in the seventh moneth, 2 Chron. 5. 3. and that the solemnity continued from the 8. to the 23. day of that moneth, 2 Chron. 7 ▪ 9, 10. and the 10. day was by a Statute for ever appointed to be a day wherein to afflict their souls, Levit. 16. 29. The parts are three. 1. A Supposition of Judgements, vers. 13. where, by the enumeration of Three, any others may Synechdochically be understood.
for though there be no mention of Fasting, yet if we consult the time, we shall find that it was in the seventh Monn, 2 Chronicles 5. 3. and that the solemnity continued from the 8. to the 23. day of that Monn, 2 Chronicles 7 ▪ 9, 10. and the 10. day was by a Statute for ever appointed to be a day wherein to afflict their Souls, Levit. 16. 29. The parts Are three. 1. A Supposition of Judgments, vers. 13. where, by the enumeration of Three, any Others may Synecdochically be understood.
2. A Direction unto Duties: wherein are two things to be taken notice of. 1. The Quality of the persons who are to perform them, My people called by my Name.
2. A Direction unto Duties: wherein Are two things to be taken notice of. 1. The Quality of the Persons who Are to perform them, My people called by my Name.
3. A Gracious Promise of Mercy, wherein are very remarkable four signal Returns of Grace in conformity to their Duties. 1. They Humble themselves under Gods Holy hand,
3. A Gracious Promise of Mercy, wherein Are very remarkable four signal Returns of Grace in conformity to their Duties. 1. They Humble themselves under God's Holy hand,
It may here not impertinently be asked, why these three Judgements of shutting up Heaven, sending Locusts and Pestilence, are rather mentioned than any other,
It may Here not impertinently be asked, why these three Judgments of shutting up Heaven, sending Locusts and Pestilence, Are rather mentioned than any other,
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since doubtless the Promise doth extend it self further? I take the reason to be, 1. Because these are irresistable, no Counsel, no Policy, no Strength can prevent them. 2. Because they are inflicted by God alone, no second causes immixed in them,
since doubtless the Promise does extend it self further? I take the reason to be, 1. Because these Are irresistible, no Counsel, no Policy, no Strength can prevent them. 2. Because they Are inflicted by God alone, no second Causes immixed in them,
Our own Polices and Provisions may seem to contribute towards our help. But against an Army of Locusts, no Policy, Wisdome, Srength, Embassie can prevail.
Our own Polices and Provisions may seem to contribute towards our help. But against an Army of Locusts, no Policy, Wisdom, Strength, Embassy can prevail.
Men are Gods Rod, and Sword, and Staffe, Psal. 17. 13. Isa. 10. 5, 6. Ezek ▪ 21. 3, 5, 11. He by his secret and holy Providence edgeth the spirits of men against one another, (as he sent an evil spirit between the men of Shechem and Abimelech) Judg. 9. 23. And stirreth up Adversaries against those that provoke him,
Men Are God's Rod, and Sword, and Staff, Psalm 17. 13. Isaiah 10. 5, 6. Ezekiel ▪ 21. 3, 5, 11. He by his secret and holy Providence edgeth the spirits of men against one Another, (as he sent an evil Spirit between the men of Shechem and Abimelech) Judges 9. 23. And stirs up Adversaries against those that provoke him,
or Power remove, if then the people shall bethink themselves, and return, and seek my face, they shall find that when Wisdome, Policy, Treasures, Walls, Armour, Munition are nothing worth, Prayer and Repentance shall avail for healing.
or Power remove, if then the people shall bethink themselves, and return, and seek my face, they shall find that when Wisdom, Policy, Treasures, Walls, Armour, Munition Are nothing worth, Prayer and Repentance shall avail for healing.
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2. Man wrestleth with Prayer and Humiliation, and God yieldeth in Mercy and Compassion. I begin with the first General, the supposition of Judgements, and from thencemake two observations.
2. Man wrestleth with Prayer and Humiliation, and God yieldeth in Mercy and Compassion. I begin with the First General, the supposition of Judgments, and from thencemake two observations.
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I. Judgements light not on a people casually, or by chance, but by the over-ruling and disposing Power and Justice of the Command and Commission of God.
I Judgments Light not on a people casually, or by chance, but by the overruling and disposing Power and justice of the Command and Commission of God.
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1. Sometimes indeed by way of Dominion and absolute Power, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked, he laugheth at the trial of the innocent, Job 9. 22, 23. Sometimes as a Preparation unto intended Mercy, as men plow the ground which they mean to inrich with precious seed,
1. Sometime indeed by Way of Dominion and absolute Power, He Destroyeth the perfect and the wicked, he Laugheth At the trial of the innocent, Job 9. 22, 23. Sometime as a Preparation unto intended Mercy, as men blow the ground which they mean to enrich with precious seed,
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No such School to learn in as the School of Affliction. But most usually in a way of Justice, Because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee, Jer. 30. 15. Thou hast done right, we have done wickedly, Neh. 9. 33. I have not done without cause all that I have done, Ezek. 14. 23. Personal chastisements may be for tryal and exercise of faith and patience,
No such School to Learn in as the School of Affliction. But most usually in a Way of justice, Because thy Sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee, Jer. 30. 15. Thou hast done right, we have done wickedly, Neh 9. 33. I have not done without cause all that I have done, Ezekiel 14. 23. Personal chastisements may be for trial and exercise of faith and patience,
Dishonours poured upon the City, Poverty on the Countrey, Blood on the Land, Scorn on Ministers, Threats on Ʋniversities, Consternation on Souldiers, there is not any order or degree of men, which have not been shaken with these Earth-quakes.
Dishonours poured upon the city, Poverty on the Country, Blood on the Land, Scorn on Ministers, Treats on Ʋniversities, Consternation on Soldiers, there is not any order or degree of men, which have not been shaken with these Earthquakes.
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O how deep is our stupidity, if we do not all of us analyze and resolve our sufferings into their proper principles, ours sins and Gods Displeasure? If we have only howled vnder them,
O how deep is our stupidity, if we do not all of us analyze and resolve our sufferings into their proper principles, ours Sins and God's Displeasure? If we have only howled under them,
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and see not Gods Providence in them, ordering the sins of men unto our Humiliation? If we know them only naturally by their smart to the flesh, and not spiritually by their influence on the Conscience? If we censure others, and absolve our selves;
and see not God's Providence in them, ordering the Sins of men unto our Humiliation? If we know them only naturally by their smart to the Flesh, and not spiritually by their influence on the Conscience? If we censure Others, and absolve our selves;
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and since we are living men, not complain of the punishment of our sins, be not as Adamants, Rocks, Oakes, which blowes, waves, winds, break not, move not, bend not.
and since we Are living men, not complain of the punishment of our Sins, be not as Adamants, Rocks, Oaks, which blows, waves, winds, break not, move not, bend not.
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and did not in the day of our prosperity, before God laid us aside, what the Controversie was which God had against us in our Sufferings, what the Duties are which he requireth of us in our restitution. The Prophets staffe did no good to the dead child till he came himself.
and did not in the day of our Prosperity, before God laid us aside, what the Controversy was which God had against us in our Sufferings, what the Duties Are which he requires of us in our restitution. The prophets staff did no good to the dead child till he Come himself.
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy Law, Psalm 94. 12. Till we see his name, and hear his voice in them, Mic. 6. 9. Till we take notice of his Justice preparing the whale that hath s.
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, Oh Lord, and Teachest him out of thy Law, Psalm 94. 12. Till we see his name, and hear his voice in them, Mic. 6. 9. Till we take notice of his justice preparing the whale that hath s.
vallowed us, Jon 1. 17. Bidding S•imei curse, 2 Sam. 16. 10. Giving a charge to the Assyrian, Isa. 10. 6. This will make us dumb, when we consider that it is God that doth it, Psalm 39. 9.
vallowed us, Jon 1. 17. Bidding S•imei curse, 2 Sam. 16. 10. Giving a charge to the assyrian, Isaiah 10. 6. This will make us dumb, when we Consider that it is God that does it, Psalm 39. 9.
and done that by the strange vicissitudes of his justice in a wise and holy manner, which if he had left us to do in our owne, cases would possibly have been done with folly and fury:
and done that by the strange vicissitudes of his Justice in a wise and holy manner, which if he had left us to do in our own, cases would possibly have been done with folly and fury:
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We have been like wanton children which fall out in a family, now our father hath whipped us round, that should make us returne to our fraternal agreements againe.
We have been like wanton children which fallen out in a family, now our father hath whipped us round, that should make us return to our fraternal agreements again.
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2. The Lord hath variety of Judgements whereby to reduce froward and stubborn sinners, can punish them in the Heavens over them, in the Earth under them, in their bowels within them, can beset them upward, downward, outward, inward,
2. The Lord hath variety of Judgments whereby to reduce froward and stubborn Sinners, can Punish them in the Heavens over them, in the Earth under them, in their bowels within them, can beset them upward, downward, outward, inward,
and make a Net, and Chain, and Hedge of afflictions to shut them in, And to fence up their way that they cannot pass, Job 3. 23. Job 19. 8. When he will plead, he will take away all Refuge,
and make a Net, and Chain, and Hedge of afflictions to shut them in, And to fence up their Way that they cannot pass, Job 3. 23. Job 19. 8. When he will plead, he will take away all Refuge,
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or go forth of, Jer. 11. 11. When men multiply sins, the Lord usually multiplyeth Judgements, till he either bend by Repentance, or break by Destruction.
or go forth of, Jer. 11. 11. When men multiply Sins, the Lord usually multiplieth Judgments, till he either bend by Repentance, or break by Destruction.
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then he threathneth final wrath, Therefore Thus will I do unto thee, Amos 4. 6. — 12. Which Thus, in the Prophet Amos, seemeth to me, to be the same with Lo Ammi, in the Prophet Hosea, an utter rejection of them from being the Lords people, Hos. 1. 9. Four times after one another doth the Lord threaten to punish his people seven times more for their sins, if they walk contrary unto him, Levit. 26. 18, 21, 24, 28. Philosophers use to reckon but eight steps to the highest,
then he threathneth final wrath, Therefore Thus will I do unto thee, Amos 4. 6. — 12. Which Thus, in the Prophet Amos, seems to me, to be the same with Lo Ammi, in the Prophet Hosea, an utter rejection of them from being the lords people, Hos. 1. 9. Four times After one Another does the Lord threaten to Punish his people seven times more for their Sins, if they walk contrary unto him, Levit. 26. 18, 21, 24, 28. Philosophers use to reckon but eight steps to the highest,
1. The Methode of God in these various Judgements usually is. 1. He begins at the outward man, exercising a people many times with change of Rods, which is ever a sign of Anger in the Father,
1. The Method of God in these various Judgments usually is. 1. He begins At the outward man, exercising a people many times with change of Rods, which is ever a Signen of Anger in the Father,
2. He proceeds to the soule by smiteing that, revealing his wrath, subducting his peace, implanting his terrors, causing guilt and fear to gripe and seize on the conscience, called Breaking of bones, Psal. 51. 8. drinking up of spirits, Iob. 6. 4. A wounded spirit, Prov. 18. 14. If the Lord should give a secure sinner, who now haply thinks himself alive,
2. He proceeds to the soul by smiting that, revealing his wrath, subducting his peace, implanting his terrors, causing guilt and Fear to gripe and seize on the conscience, called Breaking of bones, Psalm 51. 8. drinking up of spirits, Job 6. 4. A wounded Spirit, Curae 18. 14. If the Lord should give a secure sinner, who now haply thinks himself alive,
and safe, upon the mistaken apprehensions of Mercy, a full view of the filthiness, and sense of the Heaviness of any one atrocious sin whereof he stands guilty, it would make him a terrour to himself, willing to exchange his burden for the weight of a Rock or Mountain.
and safe, upon the mistaken apprehensions of Mercy, a full view of the filthiness, and sense of the Heaviness of any one atrocious since whereof he Stands guilty, it would make him a terror to himself, willing to exchange his burden for the weight of a Rock or Mountain.
O my broken bones, saith one, Psalm 51. 8. O my withered heart, saith another, Psalm 102. 3, 4. O the distracting terrours of God, saith a third, Psalm 88. 15. O the intoxicating Arrows of the Almighty, saith a fourth, Job 6. 4. Thus the Lord can make a man a Magor Missabib, a very fury and fiend unto himself, by arming his own conscience against him.
Oh my broken bones, Says one, Psalm 51. 8. Oh my withered heart, Says Another, Psalm 102. 3, 4. O the distracting terrors of God, Says a third, Psalm 88. 15. O the intoxicating Arrows of the Almighty, Says a fourth, Job 6. 4. Thus the Lord can make a man a Magor Missabib, a very fury and fiend unto himself, by arming his own conscience against him.
And if the Sergeant be so formidable, what a fearfull thing is it to fall into the hands of the Living God? Against whose wrath all the Honours of the world, all the Wealth and greatness, which a thousand Kingdomes could heap upon a man, could be no more a protection,
And if the sergeant be so formidable, what a fearful thing is it to fallen into the hands of the Living God? Against whose wrath all the Honours of the world, all the Wealth and greatness, which a thousand Kingdoms could heap upon a man, could be no more a protection,
3. Towards obdurate sinners, the Lord many times deals in a more fearfull manner, sealing them up under hardness of heart, a spirit of slumber, a Reprobate sense, a seared conscience, to be led blind-fold by Satan till destruction unawares overtake them.
3. Towards obdurate Sinners, the Lord many times deals in a more fearful manner, sealing them up under hardness of heart, a Spirit of slumber, a Reprobate sense, a seared conscience, to be led blindfold by Satan till destruction unawares overtake them.
So it is said of the old world, that notwithstanding the preaching of Noah, who by preparing an Ark condemned the world, they yet knew not till the flood came,
So it is said of the old world, that notwithstanding the preaching of Noah, who by preparing an Ark condemned the world, they yet knew not till the flood Come,
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and took them all away, Mat. 24. 39. Because I have purged thee, saith the Lord, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, Ezek. 24. 13. Ephraim is joyned to Idols, let him alone, Hos. 4. 17. Let him that is filthy be filthy still, Rev. 22. 11.
and took them all away, Mathew 24. 39. Because I have purged thee, Says the Lord, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, Ezekiel 24. 13. Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone, Hos. 4. 17. Let him that is filthy be filthy still, Rev. 22. 11.
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Now since the Lord hath such variety of Judgements, that we can never out-sin his wrath, Let us be deeply humbled for our pride, who have Pharaoh - like put God to so many changes of Rods, and variety of Judgements,
Now since the Lord hath such variety of Judgments, that we can never outsin his wrath, Let us be deeply humbled for our pride, who have Pharaoh - like put God to so many changes of Rods, and variety of Judgments,
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And therefore having received such deliverances as we lately have done, let us make holy Ezra 's conclusion, Should we again break thy Commandments? Ezra 9. 13, 14 Should we not take heed of sinning any more, lest a worse thing come unto us? Joh. 5. 14. Should we not consider for what it is that God restored us to our stations,
And Therefore having received such Deliverances as we lately have done, let us make holy Ezra is conclusion, Should we again break thy commandments? Ezra 9. 13, 14 Should we not take heed of sinning any more, lest a Worse thing come unto us? John 5. 14. Should we not Consider for what it is that God restored us to our stations,
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and Pure Religion, tender of the Liberties, Properties, and equal Rights of all the people in the Land, to restore all oppressed Innocents, to loose the bonds of violence, and to settle these so long shaking and discomposed Nations upon the firm foundations of Truth, Peace and Righteousness againe? Thus much for the first General.
and Pure Religion, tender of the Liberties, Properties, and equal Rights of all the people in the Land, to restore all oppressed Innocents, to lose the bonds of violence, and to settle these so long shaking and discomposed nations upon the firm foundations of Truth, Peace and Righteousness again? Thus much for the First General.
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The supposition of Judgements, various, and such as come immediately from God, and admit of no possible prevention by humane wisdome, or removal by humane power.
The supposition of Judgments, various, and such as come immediately from God, and admit of no possible prevention by humane Wisdom, or removal by humane power.
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II. We proceed to the Direction unto Duties, wherein comes first to be considered the Quality of the persons who are to perform them, My people that are called by my name.
II We proceed to the Direction unto Duties, wherein comes First to be considered the Quality of the Persons who Are to perform them, My people that Are called by my name.
and thou becamest mine, saith the Lord, Ezek. 16. 8. This people have I formed for my self, Isa. 43. 21. The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himselfe, Psalm 4. 3. They are the people of his holiness, Isa. 63. 18. A people for his name, taken out from among others, Acts 15. 14. To be called by his Name, noteth to be his adopted Children,
and thou becamest mine, Says the Lord, Ezekiel 16. 8. This people have I formed for my self, Isaiah 43. 21. The Lord hath Set apart him that is godly for himself, Psalm 4. 3. They Are the people of his holiness, Isaiah 63. 18. A people for his name, taken out from among Others, Acts 15. 14. To be called by his Name, notes to be his adopted Children,
A peculiar Treasure unto him above all people, Exod. 19. 5. A Nation, nigh unto him, Deut. 4. 7. His people even then when they rebelled against him, Isa. 1. 3, 4. 2. By Spiritual Sanctification, and internal Dispositions.
A peculiar Treasure unto him above all people, Exod 19. 5. A nation, High unto him, Deuteronomy 4. 7. His people even then when they rebelled against him, Isaiah 1. 3, 4. 2. By Spiritual Sanctification, and internal Dispositions.
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Thine they were, and thou gavest them me, and they have kept thy word, John 17. 6. Jews inwardly by the Circumcision of the heart, Rom. 2. 29. The Israel of God, Gal. 6. 16. The Children of the Promise, Rom. 9. 8. The Remnant according to the Election of Grace, Rom. 11. 5. The Circumcision which worship God in the spirit, Phil. 3. 3.
Thine they were, and thou Gavest them me, and they have kept thy word, John 17. 6. jews inwardly by the Circumcision of the heart, Rom. 2. 29. The Israel of God, Gal. 6. 16. The Children of the Promise, Rom. 9. 8. The Remnant according to the Election of Grace, Rom. 11. 5. The Circumcision which worship God in the Spirit, Philip 3. 3.
These are His people by a Price of Redemption, 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. By a peculiar Designation unto his service, Tit. 2. 14. By an Intimate Relation of Love and Dearness, Ezek. 16. 8. By an high Valuation of them as Treasures, Jewels, vessels of Honour, Mal. 3. 17. 1 Pet. 2. 9. 2 Tim. 2. 20. By Destination to a more glorious end, Eph. 4. 30. The Duty extends to both.
These Are His people by a Price of Redemption, 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. By a peculiar Designation unto his service, Tit. 2. 14. By an Intimate Relation of Love and Dearness, Ezekiel 16. 8. By an high Valuation of them as Treasures, Jewels, vessels of Honour, Malachi 3. 17. 1 Pet. 2. 9. 2 Tim. 2. 20. By Destination to a more glorious end, Ephesians 4. 30. The Duty extends to both.
The whole body of a visible Church are in Judgements to humble themselves, and as to temporal deliverances the Lord doth respect the Humiliations of the worser Members of the Church,
The Whole body of a visible Church Are in Judgments to humble themselves, and as to temporal Deliverances the Lord does respect the Humiliations of the Worse Members of the Church,
as we see in the cases of Ahab and Rehoboam, 1 Reg. 21. 28, 29. 2 Chron. 12. 6, 7. But to do this so effectually as to attain all the annexed promises, is the work of the Israel of God by spiritual Sanctification.
as we see in the cases of Ahab and Rehoboam, 1 Reg. 21. 28, 29. 2 Chronicles 12. 6, 7. But to do this so effectually as to attain all the annexed promises, is the work of the Israel of God by spiritual Sanctification.
their Pride, and Security, Worldly Love, Conformity to the Corruptions of the times, Coldness and Formality in Duty, Uneven and Unfaithfull walking, acting by divided Interests from the rest of the Lords people, may provoke God severely to punish a land,
their Pride, and Security, Worldly Love, Conformity to the Corruptions of the times, Coldness and Formality in Duty, Uneven and Unfaithful walking, acting by divided Interests from the rest of the lords people, may provoke God severely to Punish a land,
and oppress the people, he shall be vexed with Warrs and Diseases, 2 Chron. 19. 9, 12. If Jehoshaphat help the ungodly, his life shall be endangered,
and oppress the people, he shall be vexed with Wars and Diseases, 2 Chronicles 19. 9, 12. If Jehoshaphat help the ungodly, his life shall be endangered,
and his ships broken, 2 Chron. 19. 20. God will have Judgement begin at his own house, 1 Peter, 4. 17. Their sins have some Aggravations in them which other mens have not;
and his ships broken, 2 Chronicles 19. 20. God will have Judgement begin At his own house, 1 Peter, 4. 17. Their Sins have Some Aggravations in them which other men's have not;
these are committed against special light and more glorious convictions, as those of Solomon, After God had appeared unto him twice, 1 Reg. 11. 9. Against special Love, and experiences of divine favour, 2 Samuel 12. 7. — 9. Against special Relations, the Honour of a Father, a Lord,
these Are committed against special Light and more glorious convictions, as those of Solomon, After God had appeared unto him twice, 1 Reg. 11. 9. Against special Love, and experiences of divine favour, 2 Samuel 12. 7. — 9. Against special Relations, the Honour of a Father, a Lord,
after a vouching God for theirs, Psalm 78. 34. Against special Deliverances from greatest dangers, Ezra 9. 13, 14. Against special Hopes, and more special Promises which should have!
After a vouching God for theirs, Psalm 78. 34. Against special Deliverances from greatest dangers, Ezra 9. 13, 14. Against special Hope's, and more special Promises which should have!
Though God be a tender, yet he may be an Angry Father: And who knoweth the Power of his Anger? Psalm 90. 11. 2. To be more carefull to stand in the breach against publick Judgements, having by their sins contributed to the bringing of them upon the Land.
Though God be a tender, yet he may be an Angry Father: And who Knoweth the Power of his Anger? Psalm 90. 11. 2. To be more careful to stand in the breach against public Judgments, having by their Sins contributed to the bringing of them upon the Land.
1. In what manner to go to God, and to plead with him, not in confidence of our Duty, but of our Relation to him as His, Thou art our Father, we are thine, Isa. 63. 16, — 19. The Church in Affliction seldome useth any other Argument, Why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people? Exod. 32. 11. Art not thou our God? 2 Chron. 20. 7. We are called by thy name, leave us not, Jer. 14. 9. Spare thy people, O Lord, give not thine Heritage to reproach, Joel 2. 17. And the Lord when there is no motive else, is marvellously wrought on by this Argument, Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still,
1. In what manner to go to God, and to plead with him, not in confidence of our Duty, but of our Relation to him as His, Thou art our Father, we Are thine, Isaiah 63. 16, — 19. The Church in Affliction seldom uses any other Argument, Why does thy wrath wax hight against thy people? Exod 32. 11. Art not thou our God? 2 Chronicles 20. 7. We Are called by thy name, leave us not, Jer. 14. 9. Spare thy people, Oh Lord, give not thine Heritage to reproach, Joel 2. 17. And the Lord when there is no motive Else, is marvellously wrought on by this Argument, Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still,
Thus and Thus have we done. Josh. 7. 20. In Petition we must say, Thus and Thus hast thou promised. We may argue much better from Relations then Performances. Lord, We are thy Children; when we deserved wrath thou didst Adopt us; though we deserve it still, do not reject us.
Thus and Thus have we done. Josh. 7. 20. In Petition we must say, Thus and Thus hast thou promised. We may argue much better from Relations then Performances. Lord, We Are thy Children; when we deserved wrath thou didst Adopt us; though we deserve it still, do not reject us.
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When thou didst Adopt us, thou didst adopt enemies: If thou shouldst reject us, thou shouldst reject Children. Our unworthiness could not prevent thy Mercy, let it not remove it.
When thou didst Adopt us, thou didst adopt enemies: If thou Shouldst reject us, thou Shouldst reject Children. Our unworthiness could not prevent thy Mercy, let it not remove it.
Be His people, and you are sure to be spared, Mal. 3. 17. Ezek. 9. 4. He hath an Ark for Noah, a Zoar for Lot, a Basket for Paul, a Gath for David, Chambers and hiding places for his people,
Be His people, and you Are sure to be spared, Malachi 3. 17. Ezekiel 9. 4. He hath an Ark for Noah, a Zoar for Lot, a Basket for Paul, a Gaza for David, Chambers and hiding places for his people,
3. If they shall seek my face, be grieved more for my Displeasure than my Rod, Pray first for Mercy, and then for Healing, as David, Psalm 6. 2. It was Christs Method first to forgive,
3. If they shall seek my face, be grieved more for my Displeasure than my Rod, Pray First for Mercy, and then for Healing, as David, Psalm 6. 2. It was Christ Method First to forgive,
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as we find in the case of Josiah, 2 Reg. 22. 19. And gracious Promises made thereunto, Leviticus 26. 41. 42. It emptieth the heart of Self-Confidence, is the Root of that fundamental Duty of Self-Denial.
as we find in the case of Josiah, 2 Reg. 22. 19. And gracious Promises made thereunto, Leviticus 26. 41. 42. It emptieth the heart of Self-Confidence, is the Root of that fundamental Duty of Self-Denial.
It prepares the heart for the entertainment of Mercy, though the proclamation be made, and the Court of Mercy be open to all, Rev. 17. 22. yet while men love sin, they forsake Mercy, Jon. 2. 8. But when the soul is humbled, it opens to God, and his Grace.
It prepares the heart for the entertainment of Mercy, though the proclamation be made, and the Court of Mercy be open to all, Rev. 17. 22. yet while men love since, they forsake Mercy, Jon. 2. 8. But when the soul is humbled, it Opens to God, and his Grace.
When a man-afflicts his own soul, Levit. 16. 29. Again, This is two-fold: 1. Legal, proceeding from a spirit of Bondage, when the heart roars on a rack,
When a man-afflicts his own soul, Levit. 16. 29. Again, This is twofold: 1. Legal, proceeding from a Spirit of Bondage, when the heart roars on a rack,
which was the case of Pharaoh, Ahab, Belshazzar, Felix, the Jaylor, the Murtherers of Christ. 2. Evangelical, When the soul is not only broken and batter'd with the Horror and dread of wrath (this it may be,
which was the case of Pharaoh, Ahab, Belshazzar, Felix, the Jailor, the Murderers of christ. 2. Evangelical, When the soul is not only broken and battered with the Horror and dread of wrath (this it may be,
and remain hard, as every piece of a broken flint is hard still.) But when it is kindly melted and softned with apprehensions of Gods Goodness and free Grace.
and remain hard, as every piece of a broken flint is hard still.) But when it is kindly melted and softened with apprehensions of God's goodness and free Grace.
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As in time of extraordinary sins and provocations, of publick Dangers and Distresses, of great Enterprizes attempted, or Successes and Blessings desired:
As in time of extraordinary Sins and provocations, of public Dangers and Distresses, of great Enterprises attempted, or Successes and Blessings desired:
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The great sins, the sad Divisions, the dis-joynted affections, the contrary Interests, the dolefull Errors and Distempers in the Church, the miserable Fluctuations and Discomposures which have been in the State, the horrid violations of Order and Justice, the wofull Staines which have been upon the Land, by the irregular and Prodigious effusion of the blood of Princes, Peers and Prophets, the Affronts and Dissipations which have been put upon Parliaments, the Contempts which have been poured outon Ministers,
The great Sins, the sad Divisions, the disjointed affections, the contrary Interests, the doleful Errors and Distempers in the Church, the miserable Fluctuations and Discomposures which have been in the State, the horrid violations of Order and justice, the woeful Stains which have been upon the Land, by the irregular and Prodigious effusion of the blood of Princes, Peers and prophets, the Affronts and Dissipations which have been put upon Parliaments, the Contempts which have been poured outon Ministers,
the allaying of animosities, the moderating of Extremities, the reconciling of differences, the satisfying of Interests, the Preservation of pure Religion, and the great concernments of Christ and his people;
the allaying of animosities, the moderating of Extremities, the reconciling of differences, the satisfying of Interests, the Preservation of pure Religion, and the great concernments of christ and his people;
the restoring of collapsed Honour to the Nations, and of just Rights to all orders therein; (which have been so many years obstructed) the reviving of Trade, the easing of Pressures, the reducing of these wofully tossed and naufragated Kingdoms unto Calmness and Serenity again, do call aloud for these Duties in the Text, that so the Lord may be pleased to hear, forgive, and heal us himself;
the restoring of collapsed Honour to the nations, and of just Rights to all order therein; (which have been so many Years obstructed) the reviving of Trade, the easing of Pressures, the reducing of these woefully tossed and naufragated Kingdoms unto Calmness and Serenity again, do call aloud for these Duties in the Text, that so the Lord may be pleased to hear, forgive, and heal us himself;
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1. In himself. His searching Eye, Humble your selves in his sight, Jam. 4. 10. His mighty Hand, Humble your selves under his Hand, 1 Pet. 5. 6. His Eye can search us, we cannot hide from him;
1. In himself. His searching Eye, Humble your selves in his sighed, Jam. 4. 10. His mighty Hand, Humble your selves under his Hand, 1 Pet. 5. 6. His Eye can search us, we cannot hide from him;
He is a great God, and therefore greatly to be feared, Psalm 89. 6, 7. His Holiness, wherein he is glorious, Exodus 15. 11. So Holy that he cannot be served, Josh. 24. 19. Of purer eyes than to behold iniquity. His Jealousie and Justice:
He is a great God, and Therefore greatly to be feared, Psalm 89. 6, 7. His Holiness, wherein he is glorious, Exodus 15. 11. So Holy that he cannot be served, Josh. 24. 19. Of Purer eyes than to behold iniquity. His Jealousy and justice:
His Mercy and Goodness which should lead us to Repentance, and melt the heart into a filial fear of him, Hosea 3. 5. Rom. 2. 4. His Omniscience, who searcheth and trieth the heart and the reins, hath all things naked and open before him.
His Mercy and goodness which should led us to Repentance, and melt the heart into a filial Fear of him, Hosea 3. 5. Rom. 2. 4. His Omniscience, who Searches and trieth the heart and the reins, hath all things naked and open before him.
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Moses is afraid to look upon God, Exod. 3. 6. Job abhors himself, Job 42. 5. Elijah hides his face in a mantle, 1 Reg. 19, 13. Isaiah cries out, I am undone, Isa. 6. 5. Ezra cannot stand before God, Ezra 9. 15. Peter bids Christ depart from him,
Moses is afraid to look upon God, Exod 3. 6. Job abhors himself, Job 42. 5. Elijah hides his face in a mantle, 1 Reg. 19, 13. Isaiah cries out, I am undone, Isaiah 6. 5. Ezra cannot stand before God, Ezra 9. 15. Peter bids christ depart from him,
Our Humiliation melts him all into Mercy, when Israel confessed, submitted, prayed, reformed, the soul of the Lord was grieved for their misery, Judg. 10. 15, 16. When Ephraim smote on his thigh, the Lords bowels were troubled for him, Jer. 31. 19, 20. But our stubborness will seal and shut up his compassions against us, Levit. 26. 21. Consider him;
Our Humiliation melts him all into Mercy, when Israel confessed, submitted, prayed, reformed, the soul of the Lord was grieved for their misery, Judges 10. 15, 16. When Ephraim smote on his thigh, the lords bowels were troubled for him, Jer. 31. 19, 20. But our Stubbornness will seal and shut up his compassions against us, Levit. 26. 21. Consider him;
By which we should learn Righteousness, Isa. 26. 9. The Lords Cup hath passed through all Orders of men, Princes, Peers, Gentry, Ministers, People, Souldiers themselves;
By which we should Learn Righteousness, Isaiah 26. 9. The lords Cup hath passed through all Order of men, Princes, Peers, Gentry, Ministers, People, Soldiers themselves;
We have felt his Judgements in our Houses, our Honours, our Names, our Estates, by Wars on Land, by Dangers on Sea, by Divisions in Church, by Confusions in State, by more Evils and Sorrows then can be well enumerated.
We have felt his Judgments in our Houses, our Honours, our Names, our Estates, by Wars on Land, by Dangers on Sea, by Divisions in Church, by Confusions in State, by more Evils and Sorrows then can be well enumerated.
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And should we not turn unto the Lord that smites? Isa. 9. 13. Should we be like Ahaz, the worse for our sufferings? 2 Chron. 28. 22. Be set on fire, and not know it;
And should we not turn unto the Lord that smites? Isaiah 9. 13. Should we be like Ahaz, the Worse for our sufferings? 2 Chronicles 28. 22. Be Set on fire, and not know it;
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We have no reason to complain, for we are living men. He hath remembred Mercy in the midst of wrath, Quenched the flame of War, frustrated the Attempts of those who would have kindled it again, rebuked the rage of the sea, the beast of the reeds, as the Psalmist speaks, put a stop to the Career of those who had in hope and design swallowed up our Churches, our Ʋniversities, our Ministry, our Jordan into their dead sea. Continued his Gospel,
We have no reason to complain, for we Are living men. He hath remembered Mercy in the midst of wrath, Quenched the flame of War, frustrated the Attempts of those who would have kindled it again, rebuked the rage of the sea, the beast of the reeds, as the Psalmist speaks, put a stop to the Career of those who had in hope and Design swallowed up our Churches, our Ʋniversities, our Ministry, our Jordan into their dead sea. Continued his Gospel,
and the means of Grace in plenty and liberty amongst us, (blessed be his name for ever, never may this blessing be removed from us) restored our Parliaments (the great Bulwarks under God of our Religion, Liberties, Properties, Interests, all our Endearments) towards their Ancient Honour and Splendor again.
and the means of Grace in plenty and liberty among us, (blessed be his name for ever, never may this blessing be removed from us) restored our Parliaments (the great Bulwarks under God of our Religion, Liberties, Properties, Interests, all our Endearments) towards their Ancient Honour and Splendour again.
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we are apt to forget our selves, Iam. 1. 23. To mistake our selves, Prov. 14. 12. Rev. 3. 17. And therefore we are bid to search and try our selves, 2 Cor. 13. 5. as a means to silence our complaints against God, Lam. 3. 39, 40. When the Prodigal son once came to himself, and took a surveigh of his own condition, he was quickly brought to acknowledge his unworthiness, Luke 15. 17, 18. This is a Duty of singular use and benefit.
we Are apt to forget our selves, Iam. 1. 23. To mistake our selves, Curae 14. 12. Rev. 3. 17. And Therefore we Are bid to search and try our selves, 2 Cor. 13. 5. as a means to silence our complaints against God, Lam. 3. 39, 40. When the Prodigal son once Come to himself, and took a survey of his own condition, he was quickly brought to acknowledge his unworthiness, Lycia 15. 17, 18. This is a Duty of singular use and benefit.
as Paul did, when he called to mind, that he had been a Persecutor and Blasphemer, 1 Tim. 1. 13, 15. If any one should do us the thousanth part of the wrong which we have done God, could we humble our selves to feed, to cloath, to enrich, to adopt such a person unto our own family,
as Paul did, when he called to mind, that he had been a Persecutor and Blasphemer, 1 Tim. 1. 13, 15. If any one should do us the thousanth part of the wrong which we have done God, could we humble our selves to feed, to cloth, to enrich, to adopt such a person unto our own family,
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I will go in the strength of the Lord, I will make mention of thy Righteousness, of thine only, Psal. 71. 16. Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon Horses,
I will go in the strength of the Lord, I will make mention of thy Righteousness, of thine only, Psalm 71. 16. Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon Horses,
nor say to the work of our hands, ye are our Gods, for in thee the Father less findeth Mercy, Hos. 14. 3. Isa. 17. 7, 8. It will make us exceeding meek and patient in Afflictions.
nor say to the work of our hands, you Are our God's, for in thee the Father less finds Mercy, Hos. 14. 3. Isaiah 17. 7, 8. It will make us exceeding meek and patient in Afflictions.
If we be living men, we have no reason to complain, for we suffer less than our iniquity deserves, Lam. 3. 39, 40. Job 11. 6. Psal. 103, 10. Ezra 9. 13.
If we be living men, we have no reason to complain, for we suffer less than our iniquity deserves, Lam. 3. 39, 40. Job 11. 6. Psalm 103, 10. Ezra 9. 13.
It is exceeding broad, and reacheth to the smallest corruption, Psalm 119. 96. Exceeding spiritual, and searcheth the inmost corners of the soul, Rom. 7. 14. Exceeding pure, and cannot away with the least pollution, Psalm 119. 140. Exceeding perfect, and will not dispence with any defect, Psalm 19. 7. Exceeding right and strait, and cannot endure any guil of spirit, Psalm 19. 8 9. Upon the exceeding great and precious promises of the Gospel, which are the Portion and Dowry of the Church here below, Upon the Holy Spirit of Love and Grace, which sealeth Believers unto the day of Redemption.
It is exceeding broad, and reaches to the Smallest corruption, Psalm 119. 96. Exceeding spiritual, and Searches the inmost corners of the soul, Rom. 7. 14. Exceeding pure, and cannot away with the least pollution, Psalm 119. 140. Exceeding perfect, and will not dispense with any defect, Psalm 19. 7. Exceeding right and strait, and cannot endure any guile of Spirit, Psalm 19. 8 9. Upon the exceeding great and precious promises of the Gospel, which Are the Portion and Dowry of the Church Here below, Upon the Holy Spirit of Love and Grace, which Sealeth Believers unto the day of Redemption.
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Upon the free Love whereby we were elected, Upon the precious blood whereby we were redeemed, Upon the glorious Inheritance whereunto we are reserved, Upon the gracious Image after which we are renewed.
Upon the free Love whereby we were elected, Upon the precious blood whereby we were redeemed, Upon the glorious Inheritance whereunto we Are reserved, Upon the gracious Image After which we Are renewed.
This holy Law we have violated, these precious Promises we have undervalued, this blessed Spirit we have grieved, this Grace we have abused, this Image defiled, this free Love, this inestimable blood, this glorious Inheritance we have deprized, and miserably neglected •ad disesteemed.
This holy Law we have violated, these precious Promises we have undervalved, this blessed Spirit we have grieved, this Grace we have abused, this Image defiled, this free Love, this inestimable blood, this glorious Inheritance we have deprized, and miserably neglected •ad disesteemed.
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We use to lament sad Alterations, when a Garden of Eden is made a Wilderness, Cities turned into ruinous heaps, they that wear Scarlet, embracing Dung-hils.
We use to lament sad Alterations, when a Garden of Eden is made a Wilderness, Cities turned into ruinous heaps, they that wear Scarlet, embracing Dunghills.
How should we bewail the sad change which Sin hath wrought in our Nature and Lives? That a Creature stamped with the impress of the divine Image, made for high and honourable Imployments, should so far degenerate,
How should we bewail the sad change which since hath wrought in our Nature and Lives? That a Creature stamped with the Impress of the divine Image, made for high and honourable Employments, should so Far degenerate,
That a Soul made of a kind of Angelical substance, should sink it self into the balance, with sordid pleasures, with perishing profits, with noisome lusts, should barter,
That a Soul made of a kind of Angelical substance, should sink it self into the balance, with sordid pleasures, with perishing profits, with noisome Lustiest, should barter,
That an heart which was made for heavenly meditations, and for intimate communion and converse with God, should now entertain none but hellish affections,
That an heart which was made for heavenly meditations, and for intimate communion and converse with God, should now entertain none but hellish affections,
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If we should here descend to a more particular disquisition, and consider, The uncleanness of our Original from fallen - Adam, by whom we have been sold as Bond-men under sin, Rom. 7. 14. For none can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Job 14. 4. Job. 25 4. The uncleanness of our Nature and Constitution, by nature Children of wrath, No good thing dwelling in us.
If we should Here descend to a more particular disquisition, and Consider, The uncleanness of our Original from fallen - Adam, by whom we have been sold as Bondmen under since, Rom. 7. 14. For none can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Job 14. 4. Job. 25 4. The uncleanness of our Nature and Constitution, by nature Children of wrath, No good thing Dwelling in us.
Exactly contrary to the Law of God, as appeareth by comparing the strict demands of the one, Gen. 3. 10. with the thorow depravation of the other, Gen. 6. 5. The uncleanness of our Thoughts, and secret Affections which arise continually,
Exactly contrary to the Law of God, as appears by comparing the strict demands of the one, Gen. 3. 10. with the thorough depravation of the other, Gen. 6. 5. The uncleanness of our Thoughts, and secret Affections which arise continually,
Vain thoughts, which tend to no good, Jer. 4. 14. Wicked impure Thoughts, very gall and bitterness, Acts 8. 22, 23. The uncleanness of our words, not only idle words, Mat. 12. 36. but rotten and unsavory, Eph. 4. 29. The uncleanness of our Actions, that immense Colluvies of Impieties against God, Unrighteousness against men, Intemperance against our selves, Hainous in Quality, Measureless in Quantity, Sands for number, Mountains for weight, attended with multitudes of dolefull aggravations;
Vain thoughts, which tend to no good, Jer. 4. 14. Wicked impure Thoughts, very Gall and bitterness, Acts 8. 22, 23. The uncleanness of our words, not only idle words, Mathew 12. 36. but rotten and unsavoury, Ephesians 4. 29. The uncleanness of our Actions, that immense Colluvies of Impieties against God, Unrighteousness against men, Intemperance against our selves, Heinous in Quality, Measureless in Quantity, Sands for number, Mountains for weight, attended with Multitudes of doleful aggravations;
Such considerations as these sanctified by Evangelical Grace, would much conduce to our Humiliation, and work in us these three fruits and evidences thereof.
Such considerations as these sanctified by Evangelical Grace, would much conduce to our Humiliation, and work in us these three fruits and evidences thereof.
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3. A self-judging and subscribing to our Condemnation, saying Amen unto the curse, Deut. 27. 15. If I judge my selfe, God can reverse my Judgement,
3. A Self-judging and subscribing to our Condemnation, saying Amen unto the curse, Deuteronomy 27. 15. If I judge my self, God can reverse my Judgement,
He judged and accused himself, that God might deliver and defend him. Bonum Judicium, saith Bernard, quod me illo districto divinoque judicio subducit & abscondit:
He judged and accused himself, that God might deliver and defend him. Bonum Judicium, Says Bernard, quod me illo districto divinoque Judicio subducit & Abscondit:
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The very Heathen betook themselves unto this Sanctuary in times of trouble, ut pacem Dei exposcerent ▪ by this mighty Engine God hath been moved to hold his hand, to repent of purposed, to revoke denounced Judgements; Vincit invincibilem, Ligat Omnipotentem.
The very Heathen betook themselves unto this Sanctuary in times of trouble, ut pacem Dei exposcerent ▪ by this mighty Engine God hath been moved to hold his hand, to Repent of purposed, to revoke denounced Judgments; Vincit invincibilem, Lies Omnipotentem.
1. By this we honour God in acknowledging him the fountain of all our Good, the Inflicter of all Evill, the Avenger ▪ of all sin, that we have to do with him in all our sufferings, Creatures but the Rod, he the Father that holds it:
1. By this we honour God in acknowledging him the fountain of all our Good, the Inflicter of all Evil, the Avenger ▪ of all since, that we have to do with him in all our sufferings, Creatures but the Rod, he the Father that holds it:
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so the heart meekned by prayer, doth obtund the edge of an Affliction, that it cannot get so deep into the heart to hurt it. III. In Prayer we must seek the face of God;
so the heart meekened by prayer, does obtund the edge of an Affliction, that it cannot get so deep into the heart to hurt it. III. In Prayer we must seek the face of God;
1. In Judgements and Difficulties we should more seek Gods Favour than our own deliverance; the Recovery of his Love, than the Removal of his Rod. Others griefs press Nature, his displeasure wounds the spirit.
1. In Judgments and Difficulties we should more seek God's Favour than our own deliverance; the Recovery of his Love, than the Removal of his Rod. Others griefs press Nature, his displeasure wounds the Spirit.
In other griefs, Gods favour upholds the soul, Psa. 23. 4. & 94. 17, 19. But when Gods favour is withdrawn, the soul hath nothing else left to lean to, nothing can comfort when God frownes.
In other griefs, God's favour upholds the soul, Psa. 23. 4. & 94. 17, 19. But when God's favour is withdrawn, the soul hath nothing Else left to lean to, nothing can Comfort when God frowns.
nor sacrifice to our Net, but have our eyes upon him, who is the father of lights, who when he will, maketh wise the simple; and when he will, infatuateth the Counsel of the wise, and maketh it brutish.
nor sacrifice to our Net, but have our eyes upon him, who is the father of lights, who when he will, makes wise the simple; and when he will, infatuateth the Counsel of the wise, and makes it brutish.
1. A Promise of gracious Condescention intimated in the word From Heaven, though he dwell on high, he will humble himself to revive the spirit of contrite and humble sinners, Psa. 113. 5, 6. Isa. 57. 15. He will come down to work deliverance for them, Exod. 3. 8. 2. Promise of gracious audience, I will hear.
1. A Promise of gracious Condescension intimated in the word From Heaven, though he dwell on high, he will humble himself to revive the Spirit of contrite and humble Sinners, Psa. 113. 5, 6. Isaiah 57. 15. He will come down to work deliverance for them, Exod 3. 8. 2. Promise of gracious audience, I will hear.
It is a• dolefull ▪ Affliction to Gods servants•, when he is angry with their Prayers, and shuts them out, Psalm 80. 4. Lam. 3. 8. And on the other side, this is one of the most radiant and glorious Comforts of Gods people, that in all difficulties they have a Throne of Grace to betake them to, with a promise, You shall pray, and I will hearken, as a man doth to what he delighteth in:
It is a• doleful ▪ Affliction to God's servants•, when he is angry with their Prayers, and shuts them out, Psalm 80. 4. Lam. 3. 8. And on the other side, this is one of the most radiant and glorious Comforts of God's people, that in all difficulties they have a Throne of Grace to betake them to, with a promise, You shall pray, and I will harken, as a man does to what he delights in:
and when we are His People, we want pardoning Mercy. There is need of pardon not only for the ungodly unto their Justification, but also for his own people and Children into a Restitution to paternal favour, the sense and fruition whereof they may forfeit by their sins.
and when we Are His People, we want pardoning Mercy. There is need of pardon not only for the ungodly unto their Justification, but also for his own people and Children into a Restitution to paternal favour, the sense and fruition whereof they may forfeit by their Sins.
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And this is Gods method in hearing prayers, to forgive sin before he cures pain, Mat. 9. 2. For indeed when sin is pardoned, the sickness is cured at the root,
And this is God's method in hearing Prayers, to forgive since before he cures pain, Mathew 9. 2. For indeed when sin is pardoned, the sickness is cured At the root,
An Humbled, praying, converting people, shall certainly be an Healed people: And if ever we hope to be healed to purpose, this must be our Method to it.
an Humbled, praying, converting people, shall Certainly be an Healed people: And if ever we hope to be healed to purpose, this must be our Method to it.
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2. When he hears Prayers, It is only by the Intercession and mediation of Christ. 3. When he forgives sins, It is only by the Merits and Righteousness of Christ.
2. When he hears Prayers, It is only by the Intercession and mediation of christ. 3. When he forgives Sins, It is only by the Merits and Righteousness of christ.
4. But when he heals a land, he often useth in that work the Ministry of men. Magistrates are Healers and Repairers, Isa. 3. 7: Ministerrs are Healers of the sick, Ezek. 34. 4.
4. But when he heals a land, he often uses in that work the Ministry of men. Magistrates Are Healers and Repairers, Isaiah 3. 7: Ministerrs Are Healers of the sick, Ezekiel 34. 4.
And therefore I shall here in all humility implore of you, Right Honourable, who are Instruments for Healing in the Lords hand unto these long and wofully sick Nations, that you would with all your vigour call together all the graces of God, all the abilities of nature in you unto this most necessary work.
And Therefore I shall Here in all humility implore of you, Right Honourable, who Are Instruments for Healing in the lords hand unto these long and woefully sick nations, that you would with all your vigour call together all the graces of God, all the abilities of nature in you unto this most necessary work.
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You have the Lords promise to be with you in i• ▪ if you set about it in his way. And his way to heal a land, is, 1. When the people thereof are His people, called by his name. 2. When they are an Humbled, penitent, praying, reforming people.
You have the lords promise to be with you in i• ▪ if you Set about it in his Way. And his Way to heal a land, is, 1. When the people thereof Are His people, called by his name. 2. When they Are an Humbled, penitent, praying, reforming people.
Your greatest care therefore must be, 1. That the people of the Land be Gods people, that his Name be owned, his Truths, Worship, Interests preserved pure and inviolate amongst us.
Your greatest care Therefore must be, 1. That the people of the Land be God's people, that his Name be owned, his Truths, Worship, Interests preserved pure and inviolate among us.
It is to those that fear Gods name that the promise of Healing is made, Mal. 4. 2. 2. In as much as even the sins of such may provoke the Lord, your zeal for God,
It is to those that Fear God's name that the promise of Healing is made, Malachi 4. 2. 2. In as much as even the Sins of such may provoke the Lord, your zeal for God,
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from the love of a faithfull Ministry, from brotherly love, from Christian ▪ Communion, to many errours and vain Janglings, to contempt of Magistracy, to affronting Authority, to violating publick Order and Peace, to such an excess of Licentiousness under the pretense of Freedome, that Religion scarce ever was more endangered under the straights of Persecution,
from the love of a faithful Ministry, from brotherly love, from Christian ▪ Communion, to many errors and vain Janglings, to contempt of Magistracy, to affronting authority, to violating public Order and Peace, to such an excess of Licentiousness under the pretense of Freedom, that Religion scarce ever was more endangered under the straights of Persecution,
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than under the lasciviousness and wantonness of an abused liberty. Though therefore there ought to be all tenderness to preserve for Gods people the Liberty wherewith the Lord hath made them free, God forbid any restraint or abridgement should be upon that;
than under the lasciviousness and wantonness of an abused liberty. Though Therefore there ought to be all tenderness to preserve for God's people the Liberty wherewith the Lord hath made them free, God forbid any restraint or abridgement should be upon that;
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It is necessary that great prudence be used to prevent the exorbitances of wanton minds, who make use of Liberty to the dishonour and assaulting of publique Authority, to the kindling of Flames, animating the discontented peopleunto Insurrections, enervating the Peace and concord of the people of the Land, by dis-joynting them in that which is the main bond of Unity, the Truths of Religion: wherein when they are once universally broken, who sees not how wide a door is opened for Rome or Munster, not only to enter in, butto be welcomed amongst us.
It is necessary that great prudence be used to prevent the exorbitances of wanton minds, who make use of Liberty to the dishonour and assaulting of public authority, to the kindling of Flames, animating the discontented peopleunto Insurrections, enervating the Peace and concord of the people of the Land, by disjointing them in that which is the main bound of Unity, the Truths of Religion: wherein when they Are once universally broken, who sees not how wide a door is opened for Room or Munster, not only to enter in, butto be welcomed among us.
The Way therefore unto Healing, is to endeavour to bring us all home to be Gods people, and as his people to be compacted within our selves, to lay aside all dividing distinguishing, invidious Titles, & with fraternal affections to coalesce,
The Way Therefore unto Healing, is to endeavour to bring us all home to be God's people, and as his people to be compacted within our selves, to lay aside all dividing distinguishing, invidious Titles, & with fraternal affections to coalesce,
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I conclude all, with beseeching you, that since the Lord hath taken it as one of his Titles to be called The Lord that healeth us, Exod. 15. 26. that without him, the Builder worketh, the Watchman keepeth, the Statesman counselleth, the Physician healeth all in vain, you would ever by prayer and attendance upon God for Counsel, so seek his face, and guidance in this weighty work, that when it is finished,
I conclude all, with beseeching you, that since the Lord hath taken it as one of his Titles to be called The Lord that heals us, Exod 15. 26. that without him, the Builder works, the Watchman Keepeth, the Statesman counselleth, the physician heals all in vain, you would ever by prayer and attendance upon God for Counsel, so seek his face, and guidance in this weighty work, that when it is finished,
