Sions praises. Opened in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen and common council of London: on the day of solemn thanksgiving unto God for his long and gracious preservation of that great city, from pestilence, fire, and other dangers. By Edward Reynolds. D.D.
GOD is All-sufficient unto himself, and standeth not in need of any of his creatures, to add any excellency unto him, any more then the Sun doth of the light of a candle.
GOD is All-sufficient unto himself, and Stands not in need of any of his creatures, to add any excellency unto him, any more then the Sun does of the Light of a candle.
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He hath all perfection Infinitely; all the perfections of the Creatures (without the finite bounds and limits wherein they injoy them) Eminently, in himself.
He hath all perfection Infinitely; all the perfections of the Creatures (without the finite bounds and Limits wherein they enjoy them) Eminently, in himself.
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that is, a society of men which he hath formed for himself to be a - chosen Generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar People. As the Sun manifesteth its light unto us in the Moon, more then in any other of the Stars;
that is, a society of men which he hath formed for himself to be a - chosen Generation, a royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar People. As the Sun manifesteth its Light unto us in the Moon, more then in any other of the Stars;
Thanksgiving is the Beam of an illightned soul, whereby it maketh report of those mercies, which from the Father of light hath been shed abroad upon it.
Thanksgiving is the Beam of an enlightened soul, whereby it makes report of those Mercies, which from the Father of Light hath been shed abroad upon it.
Every thing naturally returns to its original. All Rivers run into the Sea, unto the place from whence they come, thither they return to go, Eccles. 1. 7. A straight line drawn into length, the further it goes is still the weaker;
Every thing naturally returns to its original. All rivers run into the Sea, unto the place from whence they come, thither they return to go, Eccles. 1. 7. A straight line drawn into length, the further it Goes is still the Weaker;
so they are the Lords bests Jewels (as he calleth them, Mal. 3 ▪ 17.) which can most notably set forth the glory of his name as he who can with greatest eloquence commend the vertues of an excellent person, is the best Orator, though his Oration doth not put excellency into the person,
so they Are the lords bests Jewels (as he calls them, Malachi 3 ▪ 17.) which can most notably Set forth the glory of his name as he who can with greatest eloquence commend the Virtues of an excellent person, is the best Orator, though his Oration does not put excellency into the person,
Not therefore for any advantage or accession unto himself (who cannot be a gainer by his creatures) but onely for our benefit and comfort, is the Lord pleased to require praises of his people,
Not Therefore for any advantage or accession unto himself (who cannot be a gainer by his creatures) but only for our benefit and Comfort, is the Lord pleased to require praises of his people,
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and this was the condition of the Church at this time, which Interpreters refer to the State thereof after its return out of Babylon; and therefore in the Syriack and Greek versions, we finde the names of the Prophets Haggai and Zacharie prefixed,
and this was the condition of the Church At this time, which Interpreters refer to the State thereof After its return out of Babylon; and Therefore in the Syriac and Greek versions, we find the names of the prophets Chaggai and Zacharias prefixed,
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as leading to the times whereunto the mercies here mentioned did relate. The whole Psalm is an invitation unto praising of God. Arguments thereunto are drawn
as leading to the times whereunto the Mercies Here mentioned did relate. The Whole Psalm is an invitation unto praising of God. Arguments thereunto Are drawn
Secondly, From his special Mercy to his Church. 1. In restoring it out of a sad and broken condition, ver. 2, 3. 2. In confirming it in an happy and prosperous estate, both temporal, in regard of strength, peace,
Secondly, From his special Mercy to his Church. 1. In restoring it out of a sad and broken condition, ver. 2, 3. 2. In confirming it in an happy and prosperous estate, both temporal, in regard of strength, peace,
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and plenty, vers. 12, 13, 14. and spiritual, in regard of his Word, Statutes and Judgments made known unto them, ver. 19, 20. Lastly, These mercies are all commended by the manner of bestowing them, powerfully and swiftly. He doth it by a word of command, and by a word of speed, He sendeth forth his commandment up on Earth, his word runneth very swiftly.
and plenty, vers. 12, 13, 14. and spiritual, in regard of his Word, Statutes and Judgments made known unto them, ver. 19, 20. Lastly, These Mercies Are all commended by the manner of bestowing them, powerfully and swiftly. He does it by a word of command, and by a word of speed, He sends forth his Commandment up on Earth, his word Runneth very swiftly.
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The former part of this happy estate together with the manner of bestowing it, is in these words, from which we must by no means exclude the consideration of the latter.
The former part of this happy estate together with the manner of bestowing it, is in these words, from which we must by no means exclude the consideration of the latter.
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and which is all in all, God in the Sanctuary, God the bar of the gate, the Father of the Children, the Crown of the peace, the staff of the plenty, a gate restored, a City blessed, a border quieted, a field crowned, a sanctuary beautified with the oracles of God, what can be wanting to such a people,
and which is all in all, God in the Sanctuary, God the bar of the gate, the Father of the Children, the Crown of the peace, the staff of the plenty, a gate restored, a city blessed, a border quieted, a field crowned, a sanctuary beautified with the oracles of God, what can be wanting to such a people,
but a mouth filled, an heart enlarged ▪ a spirit exalted in the praises of the Lord? Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, praise thy God, O Sion, &c. In the words we have three General Parts.
but a Mouth filled, an heart enlarged ▪ a Spirit exalted in the praises of the Lord? Praise the Lord, Oh Jerusalem, praise thy God, Oh Sion, etc. In the words we have three General Parts.
as Thy God, that was in covenant with them. 2. Of the Benefits wrought for them, wherein is considerable, 1. The substance of them, ver. 13, 14. 2. The manner how performed, by a powerful and a speedy efficacy, v. 15. In the substance of the Benefits, we have a great Climax and gradation of mercy.
as Thy God, that was in Covenant with them. 2. Of the Benefits wrought for them, wherein is considerable, 1. The substance of them, ver. 13, 14. 2. The manner how performed, by a powerful and a speedy efficacy, v. 15. In the substance of the Benefits, we have a great Climax and gradation of mercy.
First, Jerusalem and Sion, which erewhile lay ruinous and desolate, have now walls, and those walls gates, and those gates bars, and those bars strengthened and made fast by the hand of God;
First, Jerusalem and Sion, which erewhile lay ruinous and desolate, have now walls, and those walls gates, and those gates bars, and those bars strengthened and made fast by the hand of God;
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By all which we understand both the material walls and gates newly built by Nehemiah, maugre the opposition of Sanballat and Tobiah, Nehem. 2. 8, 9. 6. 1. 7. 1. and also the policy and government, which is said to be administred in the gates, Deut. 21. 19. Amos 5. 15. for the strength, the walls, the gates of a Kingdom stands in the righteous administration of judgment, whereby the throne is established, Prov. 16 ▪ 12.
By all which we understand both the material walls and gates newly built by Nehemiah, maugre the opposition of Sanballat and Tobiah, Nehemiah 2. 8, 9. 6. 1. 7. 1. and also the policy and government, which is said to be administered in the gates, Deuteronomy 21. 19. Amos 5. 15. for the strength, the walls, the gates of a Kingdom Stands in the righteous administration of judgement, whereby the throne is established, Curae 16 ▪ 12.
Secondly, Not only strength in the walls, but blessing in the City within th•m, namely, multitudes of Inhabitants, according to that promise, I will sow the house of Israel and of Judah with the seed of man,
Secondly, Not only strength in the walls, but blessing in the city within th•m, namely, Multitudes of Inhabitants, according to that promise, I will sow the house of Israel and of Judah with the seed of man,
as the Lord promiseth Cyrus, Is. 45. 1, 2. and being broken in, might easily diminish the multitudes there, till they be left as a tree bereft of branches on the top of a mountain, till a man be more precious then the golden wedge of Ophir, Isa. 13. 12. 24. 6. 30. 17. there is further added, Peace in the borders, violence shall no more be ' heard in thy Land, Isa. 60. 18 ▪
as the Lord promises Cyrus, Is. 45. 1, 2. and being broken in, might Easily diminish the Multitudes there, till they be left as a tree bereft of branches on the top of a mountain, till a man be more precious then the golden wedge of Ophir, Isaiah 13. 12. 24. 6. 30. 17. there is further added, Peace in the borders, violence shall no more be ' herd in thy Land, Isaiah 60. 18 ▪
the sword without may make them eat their children within, Deut. 28. 53 — 55 ▪ therefore plenty is joyned unto peace, he filleth thee with the finest of the wheat;
the sword without may make them eat their children within, Deuteronomy 28. 53 — 55 ▪ Therefore plenty is joined unto peace, he fills thee with the Finest of the wheat;
Fifthly, Because these inferior blessings without God, can neither defend nor comfort a people, therefore he is pleased to give himself unto them, to be their portion;
Fifthly, Because these inferior blessings without God, can neither defend nor Comfort a people, Therefore he is pleased to give himself unto them, to be their portion;
which might seem to render these mercies very improbable unto them, he strengtheneth their faith by this assurance, that he can with a word of his mouth give being to every one of these promises,
which might seem to render these Mercies very improbable unto them, he strengtheneth their faith by this assurance, that he can with a word of his Mouth give being to every one of these promises,
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Ye shall be holy, I have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine, Lev. 20. This people have I formed for my self, they shall shall shew forth my praise, Isa. 43. 21. NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET are opposed to one another;
You shall be holy, I have severed you from other people, that you should be mine, Lev. 20. This people have I formed for my self, they shall shall show forth my praise, Isaiah 43. 21. & Are opposed to one Another;
To sanctifie then the Lord, and to make him our fear (as he is called the fear of Isaac, Gen. 31. 42.) is to acknowledge his infinite, peerless, surpassing,
To sanctify then the Lord, and to make him our Fear (as he is called the Fear of Isaac, Gen. 31. 42.) is to acknowledge his infinite, peerless, surpassing,
and unparallel'd excellencies and pre ▪ heminence, and to serve him with a peculiar and incommunicated worship, to exalt his glorious name above all Blessing, and above all Praise, as being Lord Alone, Nehem. 9. 5, 6. as being God above All, 1 Chron. •9. 11. Higher then the highest, Eccles. 5. 8. there being none holy besides him, 1 Sam. 2. 2. He is God alone; among the gods there is none like him, Psal. 68. 8, 10. He is exalted far above all gods, Psal. 97. 9. Who is a God like unto our God? Mic. 7. 18. Exod. 15. 11. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord,
and unparalleled excellencies and pre ▪ heminence, and to serve him with a peculiar and incommunicated worship, to exalt his glorious name above all Blessing, and above all Praise, as being Lord Alone, Nehemiah 9. 5, 6. as being God above All, 1 Chronicles •9. 11. Higher then the highest, Eccles. 5. 8. there being none holy beside him, 1 Sam. 2. 2. He is God alone; among the God's there is none like him, Psalm 68. 8, 10. He is exalted Far above all God's, Psalm 97. 9. Who is a God like unto our God? Mic. 7. 18. Exod 15. 11. Who shall not Fear thee, Oh Lord,
In the next respect it implies, 1. A Rejoycing in him as our onely Good. Rejoyce in the Lord, O ye righteous, for praise is comely for the upright, Psal. 33. 1. So the Prophet concludeth his Tryumphal song, Although the Figtree shall not blossom,
In the next respect it Implies, 1. A Rejoicing in him as our only Good. Rejoice in the Lord, Oh you righteous, for praise is comely for the upright, Psalm 33. 1. So the Prophet Concludeth his Tryumphal song, Although the Fig tree shall not blossom,
2. A preferring him in our estimation infinitely above All, as our soveraign and principal end, living, dying, thinking, speaking, working, walking so as that he may be glorified in us and by us, Rom. 14. 7, 8.
2. A preferring him in our estimation infinitely above All, as our sovereign and principal end, living, dying, thinking, speaking, working, walking so as that he may be glorified in us and by us, Rom. 14. 7, 8.
and precious promises, wherewith he hath blessed us in his beloved, who are less then the least of all the goodness and truth which he hath shewed unto us.
and precious promises, wherewith he hath blessed us in his Beloved, who Are less then the least of all the Goodness and truth which he hath showed unto us.
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The Pharisees thanksgiving had a contradiction in it, God I thank thee, that I am not as other men, or as this Publican: Pride and praise are inconsistent;
The Pharisees thanksgiving had a contradiction in it, God I thank thee, that I am not as other men, or as this Publican: Pride and praise Are inconsistent;
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not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy name, we cannot give glory to God, till we disown it our selves, Psal. 115. 1. when the Apostle begins and concludes with thanksgiving, he doth not onely recounts Gods mercy, but his own unworthiness, I was a Blasphemer, a Persecuter injurious;
not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy name, we cannot give glory to God, till we disown it our selves, Psalm 115. 1. when the Apostle begins and concludes with thanksgiving, he does not only recounts God's mercy, but his own unworthiness, I was a Blasphemer, a Persecutor injurious;
unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the onely wise God, be honour and glory, 1 Tim. 1. 12 — 17. 4. Invocation of his name, and dependance upon his grace, as the onely fountain of all our comforts.
unto the King Eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory, 1 Tim. 1. 12 — 17. 4. Invocation of his name, and dependence upon his grace, as the only fountain of all our comforts.
call upon me in the day of trouble, I will hear thee, and thou shall glorifie me, Psal. 50, 15. So praises for mercies past do encourage and enlarge the heart to wait upon God for the supply of our present wants.
call upon me in the day of trouble, I will hear thee, and thou shall Glorify me, Psalm 50, 15. So praises for Mercies past do encourage and enlarge the heart to wait upon God for the supply of our present Wants.
and by our good works do cause enemies themselves to glorifie God, as being ashamed to accuse their good conversation, 1 Pet. 2. 12, 15. 3. 15, 16. Justin Martyr professed that the constancy of the Christian Martyrs was the means whereby he was converted to Christ.
and by our good works do cause enemies themselves to Glorify God, as being ashamed to accuse their good Conversation, 1 Pet. 2. 12, 15. 3. 15, 16. Justin Martyr professed that the constancy of the Christian Martyrs was the means whereby he was converted to christ.
Let us next consider the Subject, from whom it is due, Jerusalem and Sion. God made all things for himself, and will have the glory due unto his name from all his creatures Prov. 16. 4. all things are of him, and therefore all things are to him, Rom. 11. 36. But there are three different ways whereby this glory cometh unto him from his creatures.
Let us next Consider the Subject, from whom it is due, Jerusalem and Sion. God made all things for himself, and will have the glory due unto his name from all his creatures Curae 16. 4. all things Are of him, and Therefore all things Are to him, Rom. 11. 36. But there Are three different ways whereby this glory comes unto him from his creatures.
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and admirable co-operation and concurrence of all creatures, unto some excellent NONLATINALPHABET ▪ or consummate issue, do shew forth the wisdom, power,
and admirable cooperation and concurrence of all creatures, unto Some excellent ▪ or consummate issue, do show forth the Wisdom, power,
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and goodness of that supream Moderator, who leadeth such variety of agents unto one end, as the Artificer tempereth many colours unto the setting forth of one beautiful Table:
and Goodness of that supreme Moderator, who leads such variety of agents unto one end, as the Artificer tempereth many colours unto the setting forth of one beautiful Table:
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And thus they, whose whole study it is to dishonour God, when they fly out of the order of his Precepts, do fall under the order of his Providence, and are made by their perdition to bring glory unto him.
And thus they, whose Whole study it is to dishonour God, when they fly out of the order of his Precepts, do fallen under the order of his Providence, and Are made by their perdition to bring glory unto him.
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For this purpose, saith the Lord unto Pharaoh, have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth, Rom. 9. 17. And so the strong enemies of God, who had been a terror unto his people, are said to ▪ glorisie him,
For this purpose, Says the Lord unto Pharaoh, have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth, Rom. 9. 17. And so the strong enemies of God, who had been a terror unto his people, Are said to ▪ glorisie him,
when they are reduced to heaps and ruine, never to be built again, Isa. 25. 2, 3. The Lord in the thing wherein they dealt proudly shewing himself to be above them, Exod. 18. 11. 3. Per modum Obedientiae, in a way of obedience, when a creature doth voluntarily, actively, intentionally set it self to bring glory unto God;
when they Are reduced to heaps and ruin, never to be built again, Isaiah 25. 2, 3. The Lord in the thing wherein they dealt proudly showing himself to be above them, Exod 18. 11. 3. Per modum Obedientiae, in a Way of Obedience, when a creature does voluntarily, actively, intentionally Set it self to bring glory unto God;
and thus none can indeed praise God, but Jerusalem and Sion; his name is nowhere so great as in Israel, Psal. 76. 1. whether we respect his own manifestations of himself in his word and gracious covenant (which he hath magnified above all his name, Psal. 138. 2. and which he hath shewed unto his Church,
and thus none can indeed praise God, but Jerusalem and Sion; his name is nowhere so great as in Israel, Psalm 76. 1. whither we respect his own manifestations of himself in his word and gracious Covenant (which he hath magnified above all his name, Psalm 138. 2. and which he hath showed unto his Church,
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and thus they who are called by Gods name, are in special manner said to be created for his glory, Isa. 43. 7. God hath done most for them, taken them nearest unto himself, Deut 4. 7. set them a part, and fitted them for his own use, Psal. 43. 2 Tim. 2. 2•.
and thus they who Are called by God's name, Are in special manner said to be created for his glory, Isaiah 43. 7. God hath done most for them, taken them nearest unto himself, Deuteronomy 4. 7. Set them a part, and fitted them for his own use, Psalm 43. 2 Tim. 2. 2•.
Praise is the language of Heaven, best becomes those who have been partakers of a heavenly calling, Heb. 3. 1. Excellent speech is not comely in the mouth of fools, Pro. 17. 7. but praise is comely for the upright, Psal. 33. 1. None can praise God in the pit, the living, the living, he shall praise thee, Isa. 38. 19. No wicked man,
Praise is the language of Heaven, best becomes those who have been partakers of a heavenly calling, Hebrew 3. 1. Excellent speech is not comely in the Mouth of Fools, Pro 17. 7. but praise is comely for the upright, Psalm 33. 1. None can praise God in the pit, the living, the living, he shall praise thee, Isaiah 38. 19. No wicked man,
he that ordereth his conversation aright, is the man that offereth praise, and glorifieth God, Psal. 50. 23. There is one special thing more to be noted concerning this duty, and that is the ingemination, Praise, Praise. It teacheth us
he that Ordereth his Conversation aright, is the man that Offereth praise, and Glorifieth God, Psalm 50. 23. There is one special thing more to be noted Concerning this duty, and that is the ingemination, Praise, Praise. It Teaches us
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First, The natural Sluggishness and indisposition which is in us unto this Duty. Want will make us importunate to obtain good things, but when our wants are supplied,
First, The natural Sluggishness and indisposition which is in us unto this Duty. Want will make us importunate to obtain good things, but when our Wants Are supplied,
and he a stranger that returned glory to God, Luk. 17. 12, 13, 18. We are in this case like Fishermens Weels, wide at that end which lets in Mercies, but narrow there where we should let out our praises. Our Mercies are like Gideons dew on the ground, very copious;
and he a stranger that returned glory to God, Luk. 17. 12, 13, 18. We Are in this case like Fishermen's Weels, wide At that end which lets in mercies, but narrow there where we should let out our praises. Our mercies Are like Gideons due on the ground, very copious;
and yet all these mercies, multitudes of mercies, wonders, manifold wonders (which of all things make the deepest impression upon memory) were all forgotten,
and yet all these Mercies, Multitudes of Mercies, wonders, manifold wonders (which of all things make the Deepest impression upon memory) were all forgotten,
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When the Iron is blunt, we must put to the more strength, Eccles. •0. 10. Hence those frequent iterations in Scripture to awaken men out of their dulness • Samuel, Samuel; Saul, Saul;
When the Iron is blunt, we must put to the more strength, Eccles. •0. 10. Hence those frequent iterations in Scripture to awaken men out of their dullness • Samuel, Samuel; Saul, Saul;
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O Earth, Earth, Earth, hear the word of the Lord, Jer. 22. 29. precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little there a little, Isa. 28. 13. It is called whetting of the Law, with stroke upon stroke, often and earnest inculcating of it, Deut. 6. 7. fastning of nails, with blow upon blow, Eccles. 12. 11. One threatning will not awaken stubborn sinners;
Oh Earth, Earth, Earth, hear the word of the Lord, Jer. 22. 29. precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, Here a little there a little, Isaiah 28. 13. It is called whetting of the Law, with stroke upon stroke, often and earnest inculcating of it, Deuteronomy 6. 7. fastening of nails, with blow upon blow, Eccles. 12. 11. One threatening will not awaken stubborn Sinners;
There is no Affection more copious and multiplying then that of joy; Phil. 4. 4. It enlargeth and expandeth the heart, it breaketh out into serenity of countenance, into fluency of expressions, into active and vigorous gestures,
There is no Affection more copious and multiplying then that of joy; Philip 4. 4. It enlarges and expandeth the heart, it breaks out into serenity of countenance, into fluency of expressions, into active and vigorous gestures,
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as Davids ▪ into leaping and dancing before the Ark. If we look into all the Scripture we shall seldom finde so frequent and emphatical ingeminations, as in this of praising God.
as Davids ▪ into leaping and dancing before the Ark If we look into all the Scripture we shall seldom find so frequent and emphatical ingeminations, as in this of praising God.
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Who is like unto thee O Lord amongst the gods? who is like thee? Glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exod. 15. 11. Awake, awake Deborah, awake, awake, utter a song, arise Barak, &c. Judg. 5. 12. Bless the Lord, O my soul, all that is within me bless his holy name; Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord ye his Angels, bless the Lord ye his hosts, bless the Lord all his works ▪ bless the Lord O my soul, Psal. 103. 1, 2, 20, 21, 22. In the last Psalm, containing but six verses, we are called upon thirteen times to praise the Lord, Jewels are made of divers precious stones couched together:
Who is like unto thee Oh Lord among the God's? who is like thee? Glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exod 15. 11. Awake, awake Deborah, awake, awake, utter a song, arise Barak, etc. Judges 5. 12. Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, all that is within me bless his holy name; Bless the Lord, Oh my soul, bless the Lord you his Angels, bless the Lord you his hosts, bless the Lord all his works ▪ bless the Lord Oh my soul, Psalm 103. 1, 2, 20, 21, 22. In the last Psalm, containing but six Verses, we Are called upon thirteen times to praise the Lord, Jewels Are made of diverse precious stones couched together:
praise is a Jewel, a comely, a beautifying thing, Psal. 33. 1. and we finde one of these Jewels are made up of no fewer then six and twenty ingeminations, Psal. 136. praise him for his greatness, he is the Lord; and again, praise him for his goodness, he is thy God. If a man shew me a precious and stately thing, I shall be thankful out of curiosity, as for a favor; but if he shew it,
praise is a Jewel, a comely, a beautifying thing, Psalm 33. 1. and we find one of these Jewels Are made up of no fewer then six and twenty ingeminations, Psalm 136. praise him for his greatness, he is the Lord; and again, praise him for his Goodness, he is thy God. If a man show me a precious and stately thing, I shall be thankful out of curiosity, as for a favour; but if he show it,
The Greatness of his power mine to keep me, the greatness of his Wisdom mine to counsel me, the greatness of his Grace mine to sanctifie me, the greatness of his Glory mine to save me;
The Greatness of his power mine to keep me, the greatness of his Wisdom mine to counsel me, the greatness of his Grace mine to sanctify me, the greatness of his Glory mine to save me;
who should be thankfull, if not they who want nothing? And who can be said to want any thing who have God for their God? The Lord, saith David, is my shepheard, I shall not want, Psal. 23. 1.
who should be thankful, if not they who want nothing? And who can be said to want any thing who have God for their God? The Lord, Says David, is my shepherd, I shall not want, Psalm 23. 1.
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Unthinkfulness is not setting so high a price as we ought upon a good Land, quiet Habitations, fair Estates, peaceable Borders flourishing Fields, abundance of Men, Cattel, Wealth, Trade, Strength, and all other good things.
Unthinkfulness is not setting so high a price as we ought upon a good Land, quiet Habitations, fair Estates, peaceable Borders flourishing Fields, abundance of Men, Cattle, Wealth, Trade, Strength, and all other good things.
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Unthankfulness for that which the Apostle calleth the riches of the world, and the salvation of the Gentiles, Rom. 11. 11, 12. for the Oracles of God, the Ark of his presence, the glorious light of his Gospel,
Unthankfulness for that which the Apostle calls the riches of the world, and the salvation of the Gentiles, Rom. 11. 11, 12. for the Oracles of God, the Ark of his presence, the glorious Light of his Gospel,
Unthankfulness (which is worse) in abusing mercies, waxing fat by them, and then kicking against the Author of them, filling our selves in our pastures,
Unthankfulness (which is Worse) in abusing Mercies, waxing fat by them, and then kicking against the Author of them, filling our selves in our pastures,
turning peace into security, and plenty into excess, and grace into lasciviousness, and pardoning mercy into presumption of sinning, multitudes making little other use of the Gospel then that which the Gospel doth abominate, to continue in sin that grace may abound;
turning peace into security, and plenty into excess, and grace into lasciviousness, and pardoning mercy into presumption of sinning, Multitudes making little other use of the Gospel then that which the Gospel does abominate, to continue in since that grace may abound;
and now when there is respite, and the Lord hath given us a little reviving, and put the sword into the Scabbard, to become thereupon like Agag proud and delicate,
and now when there is respite, and the Lord hath given us a little reviving, and put the sword into the Scabbard, to become thereupon like Agag proud and delicate,
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to abuse outward and inward Liberty, not only with sensual excess and luxury, but with prodigies of wilde and wanton errors, with a civil War of Doctrines, as before of Blood; this is an aggravation of unthankfulness,
to abuse outward and inward Liberty, not only with sensual excess and luxury, but with prodigies of wild and wanton errors, with a civil War of Doctrines, as before of Blood; this is an aggravation of unthankfulness,
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how much more sad account must men give of abused mercies? of requiting the goodness of the Lord with forsaking of him, the culture and Husbandry, the rain and dew which he hath bebestowed upon them with thorns and briars? Deut. 32. 6. Luk. 13. 7 Heb. 6. 7. As the greater heat of the Sun doth more speedily ripen fruit,
how much more sad account must men give of abused Mercies? of requiting the Goodness of the Lord with forsaking of him, the culture and Husbandry, the rain and due which he hath bebestowed upon them with thorns and briers? Deuteronomy 32. 6. Luk. 13. 7 Hebrew 6. 7. As the greater heat of the Sun does more speedily ripen fruit,
so do great mercies hasten the maturity of sin, and make them as the rod of an Almond tree, which blossometh before other trees, Jer. i. 11. or as a Basket of summer fruit, which is quickly ripe, Amos 8. 1. It is a swineish thing at the same time to feed on blessings,
so do great Mercies hasten the maturity of since, and make them as the rod of an Almond tree, which blossometh before other trees, Jer. i. 11. or as a Basket of summer fruit, which is quickly ripe, Amos 8. 1. It is a swineish thing At the same time to feed on blessings,
1. He hath strengthned the Bars of our Gates, we are not by the power or machinations of Enemies devoured or dissolved, we have yet the face of a potent Nation, notwithstanding the devices of any to dissipate our Laws,
1. He hath strengthened the Bars of our Gates, we Are not by the power or machinations of Enemies devoured or dissolved, we have yet the face of a potent nation, notwithstanding the devices of any to dissipate our Laws,
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2. He hath blessed our Children within us, though the sword have devoured thousands, and might justly have swallowed the blood of many more, should the Lord have dealt with us according to our provocations,
2. He hath blessed our Children within us, though the sword have devoured thousands, and might justly have swallowed the blood of many more, should the Lord have dealt with us according to our provocations,
yet our streets, our fields, our Cities, our Churches are still full, old men with their staves, little children playing in the streets, with as much security as before.
yet our streets, our fields, our Cities, our Churches Are still full, old men with their staves, little children playing in the streets, with as much security as before.
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as if the Lord would have consumed us all at once, then was he pleased to try us once again with the keeping of so rich a Jewel as peace. And when thereafter he raised up against us new Enemies and troubles by Sea, whereby trade was obstructed, treasure exhausted, Protestant Religion in danger to be weakned,
as if the Lord would have consumed us all At once, then was he pleased to try us once again with the keeping of so rich a Jewel as peace. And when thereafter he raised up against us new Enemies and Troubles by Sea, whereby trade was obstructed, treasure exhausted, Protestant Religion in danger to be weakened,
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and unhappy hostilities like to have continued amongst neighbour Nations, which had been before confederate and in amity, this evill likewise the Lord put a stop unto,
and unhappy hostilities like to have continued among neighbour nations, which had been before confederate and in amity, this evil likewise the Lord put a stop unto,
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and made the Sea, which wrought and was tempestuous, quiet and calm again, and thus hath confirmed peace in our borders, and abated the hopes which the enemies of the Reformed Religion had entertained upon those unhappy differences.
and made the Sea, which wrought and was tempestuous, quiet and Cam again, and thus hath confirmed peace in our borders, and abated the hope's which the enemies of the Reformed Religion had entertained upon those unhappy differences.
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and the Sun have been confederate and at an agreement, to empty the blessings, wherewith God hath filled them, into our bosoms, according to those gracious promises, Hos. 2. 21. 22. Zach. 8 12. 5. He suffereth us yet to call him our God, he is still in the midst of us, we have yet the custody of his oracles and liberty of his worship;
and the Sun have been confederate and At an agreement, to empty the blessings, wherewith God hath filled them, into our bosoms, according to those gracious promises, Hos. 2. 21. 22. Zach 8 12. 5. He suffers us yet to call him our God, he is still in the midst of us, we have yet the custody of his oracles and liberty of his worship;
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What great reason have we to ingeminate praises, when the Lord is pleased to multiply mercies? Who would ever mistrust such a God who can so powerfully and so suddenly help? Who would ever provoke such a God who can as easily and as speedily destroy? Who would trust in bars and gates, in Castles and Armies, in Ships and Navies,
What great reason have we to ingeminate praises, when the Lord is pleased to multiply Mercies? Who would ever mistrust such a God who can so powerfully and so suddenly help? Who would ever provoke such a God who can as Easily and as speedily destroy? Who would trust in bars and gates, in Castles and Armies, in Ships and Navies,
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and leave him out who is the strength of them all? Who would not trust in him who is a God near, and a God a far off, a God in the Gate, in the City, in the field, in the border, on the land, on the sea, whose way is in the sauctuary, and his path in the great waters? Who would not fear thee, O King of Nations,
and leave him out who is the strength of them all? Who would not trust in him who is a God near, and a God a Far off, a God in the Gate, in the city, in the field, in the border, on the land, on the sea, whose Way is in the sauctuary, and his path in the great waters? Who would not Fear thee, Oh King of nations,
I shall conclude all with a few words unto you, the Officers and Representatives of this great City, into whose hearts the Lord hath put so wo thy and pious a resolution as to appoint this day, in the which to recount his mercies,
I shall conclude all with a few words unto you, the Officers and Representatives of this great city, into whose hearts the Lord hath put so woe thy and pious a resolution as to appoint this day, in the which to recount his Mercies,
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And albeit your selves who are best acquainted with the state of the City, and Gods dealings therewith, can more abundantly present to your own thoughts, variety of particulars of divine goodness then I who am but a stranger can,
And albeit your selves who Are best acquainted with the state of the city, and God's dealings therewith, can more abundantly present to your own thoughts, variety of particulars of divine Goodness then I who am but a stranger can,
1. Be pleased to look back on those bloody Marian days, when the streets of this City were defiled with the blood of Martyrs, when the blessed members of Christ were drawn from Cole houses and Prisons to Stakes and flames,
1. Be pleased to look back on those bloody Marian days, when the streets of this city were defiled with the blood of Martyrs, when the blessed members of christ were drawn from Coal houses and Prisons to Stakes and flames,
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and consider the indefatigable and crafty endeavors, which have been from time to time by that party used (and no doubt they are as unwearied now as ever,
and Consider the indefatigable and crafty endeavors, which have been from time to time by that party used (and no doubt they Are as unwearied now as ever,
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and you have that blessing which the Lord promised Jerusalem, Zach. 8. 5. made good unto you, The streets of the City full of Boys and Girls playing in those streets, where, in the days of pestilence, grass grew for emptiness and desolation.
and you have that blessing which the Lord promised Jerusalem, Zach 8. 5. made good unto you, The streets of the city full of Boys and Girls playing in those streets, where, in the days of pestilence, grass grew for emptiness and desolation.
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3. Look on the late bloody VVars, when the Lord poured out on the Nation the strength of battel, and set it on fire round about, Ephraim Manasse, and Manasse Ephraim, when the people were as the fuel if the fire;
3. Look on the late bloody VVars, when the Lord poured out on the nation the strength of battle, and Set it on fire round about, Ephraim Manasseh, and Manasseh Ephraim, when the people were as the fuel if the fire;
you here heard not the prancing of the horses, nor the rarling of the wheels, you saw not the glittering of the swords, nor the displaying of the Banners, you were not witnesses of the confusions which other places saw and felt.
you Here herd not the prancing of the Horses, nor the rarling of the wheels, you saw not the glittering of the swords, nor the displaying of the Banners, you were not Witnesses of the confusions which other places saw and felt.
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Your houses were not shaken with the roaring of the Canon, nor your wives made Widows, or your children Orphans by the edge of the sword: Your City was then like the top of the hill at Rephidim where Aaron and Hur held up the hands of Moses; no hands lifted up here to fight but onely to pray; no siege here,
Your houses were not shaken with the roaring of the Canon, nor your wives made Widows, or your children Orphans by the edge of the sword: Your city was then like the top of the hill At Rephidim where Aaron and Hur held up the hands of Moses; no hands lifted up Here to fight but only to pray; no siege Here,
those dangerous fires afterwards in other places, unto which the Lord could have given a commission to have spread and diffused it self into an universal conflagration;
those dangerous fires afterwards in other places, unto which the Lord could have given a commission to have spread and diffused it self into an universal conflagration;
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And truly when I consider how many Trades there are in this City which deal in combustible matters, Powder, Flax, Hemp, Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Hops, Tallow, Paper, Oyl,
And truly when I Consider how many Trades there Are in this city which deal in combustible matters, Powder, Flax, Hemp, Pitch, Tar, Turpentine, Hops, Tallow, Paper, Oil,
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and many other like, the casualties and carelesness which may be in many amongst so great a multitude, by knocking of Links, by misplacing of Candles, by falling down or sparkling of fire, by blowing out of Tobacco,
and many other like, the casualties and carelessness which may be in many among so great a multitude, by knocking of Links, by misplacing of Candles, by falling down or sparkling of fire, by blowing out of Tobacco,
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and being himself a wall of fire about it, and giving his Ministers, who are a flame of fire, a special charge over it, that other fires do not break out in it.
and being himself a wall of fire about it, and giving his Ministers, who Are a flame of fire, a special charge over it, that other fires do not break out in it.
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5. Consider the goodness of God to this City, in giving it zealous and faithful Magistrates, who make it their business to be vigilant over the good of this place, who lay next their hearts the prosperity thereof, to encourage vertue, to punish and suppress wickedness, to preserve peace, to prevent prophaness, to look to the health and good order of the place.
5. Consider the Goodness of God to this city, in giving it zealous and faithful Magistrates, who make it their business to be vigilant over the good of this place, who lay next their hearts the Prosperity thereof, to encourage virtue, to Punish and suppress wickedness, to preserve peace, to prevent profaneness, to look to the health and good order of the place.
the copious and abundant light of the Gospel which shineth on this place, this City being filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the Sea. If any City in the world may at this day be called as Jerusalem once was, a City of Truth, a holy Mountain, in regard I mean of the doctrine of truth and holiness preached therein, then certainly this may.
the copious and abundant Light of the Gospel which shines on this place, this city being filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the Sea. If any city in the world may At this day be called as Jerusalem once was, a city of Truth, a holy Mountain, in regard I mean of the Doctrine of truth and holiness preached therein, then Certainly this may.
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Insomuch that Forraigners, Hungarians, (Germans, Batavians, others learn our lan guage, and come over to this City, that they may hear your Preachers, and read your English Divines.
Insomuch that Foreigners, Hungarians, (Germanes, Batavians, Others Learn our lan guage, and come over to this city, that they may hear your Preachers, and read your English Divines.
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In one word, look unto the concurrence with all Countries at home, all foreign Nations abroad do joyn in, to send variety of blessings and comforts unto this City.
In one word, look unto the concurrence with all Countries At home, all foreign nations abroad do join in, to send variety of blessings and comforts unto this city.
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some send in Materials to build your houses, others send you in furniture for your ships; read Ezek. 27. and that will shew you the benefits of a Celebre Emporium:
Some send in Materials to built your houses, Others send you in furniture for your ships; read Ezekiel 27. and that will show you the benefits of a Celebre Emporium:
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And when you have viewed these mercies, look on the many and prodigious sins whereby the Lord is provoked in this place to withdraw these mercies from it.
And when you have viewed these Mercies, look on the many and prodigious Sins whereby the Lord is provoked in this place to withdraw these Mercies from it.
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Now then, as the Lord hath put into your hearts to consecrate this day unto his praise, and to stir up one another to speak good of his name, be pleased to set your selves seriously about it.
Now then, as the Lord hath put into your hearts to consecrate this day unto his praise, and to stir up one Another to speak good of his name, be pleased to Set your selves seriously about it.
and in singing aloud of the goodness of the Lord.) Remember what David that great Artist in Divine praises did, Ps. 103. 1. He calls upon his soul, and upon all that was within to bless Gods holy name.
and in singing aloud of the Goodness of the Lord.) remember what David that great Artist in Divine praises did, Ps. 103. 1. He calls upon his soul, and upon all that was within to bless God's holy name.
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our Hearts, Wills and Affections should resolve, to take the cup of salvation, to call upon his name, to love the Lord because he hath heard our supplication, Psal. 116. 1. to fear the Lord and his goodness ▪ Hos. 3. 5. considering how great things he hath done for us, 1 Sam. 12. 24. Our Mouths should make report what he hath done for our souls,
our Hearts, Wills and Affections should resolve, to take the cup of salvation, to call upon his name, to love the Lord Because he hath herd our supplication, Psalm 116. 1. to Fear the Lord and his Goodness ▪ Hos. 3. 5. considering how great things he hath done for us, 1 Sam. 12. 24. Our Mouths should make report what he hath done for our Souls,
We read of the Lords offering, Exod. 35. 21. and of the Lords tribute, Num. 31. 28. Lev. 5. 15. The antients called them NONLATINALPHABET, things belonging unto the Lord.
We read of the lords offering, Exod 35. 21. and of the lords tribute, Num. 31. 28. Lev. 5. 15. The ancients called them, things belonging unto the Lord.
First therefore let us give our selves unto him, and by a solemn covenant become the Lords people, 2 Chron. 23. 16. 2 Cor. 8 5. resolving as a purchased people to live to him, and not unto our selves, Rom. 14. 7, 8. and when we have given our selves to God, we shall more readily give him what ever else he requireth;
First Therefore let us give our selves unto him, and by a solemn Covenant become the lords people, 2 Chronicles 23. 16. 2 Cor. 8 5. resolving as a purchased people to live to him, and not unto our selves, Rom. 14. 7, 8. and when we have given our selves to God, we shall more readily give him what ever Else he requires;
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for every thing else will follow a mans self. Let us therefore labour for large hearts towards God, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
for every thing Else will follow a men self. Let us Therefore labour for large hearts towards God, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
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there is a scattering, Solomon saith, which tendeth to encrease, Prov. 11. 24. He hath dispersed, saith the Psalmist, he hath given t• the poor, his righteousness endureth for ever, his horn shall be exalted with honour, Psal. 112. 9. Men will buy great honour at a dear rate, Act. 22. 28. Here Alms deeds, which use not to be very great sums exalt a man unto honour.
there is a scattering, Solomon Says, which tendeth to increase, Curae 11. 24. He hath dispersed, Says the Psalmist, he hath given t• the poor, his righteousness Endureth for ever, his horn shall be exalted with honour, Psalm 112. 9. Men will buy great honour At a dear rate, Act. 22. 28. Here Alms Deeds, which use not to be very great sums exalt a man unto honour.
Riches take wings, righteousness onely endureth. Our glory will not go after us, we shall carry nothing of our wealth with us, Psal. 49. 17. but our works will follow us into another world, Rev. 14. 13, when you trade into other Nations, you cannot transport their money and treasure, but if you turn them into other commodities, them you may transport to another Country:
Riches take wings, righteousness only Endureth. Our glory will not go After us, we shall carry nothing of our wealth with us, Psalm 49. 17. but our works will follow us into Another world, Rev. 14. 13, when you trade into other nations, you cannot transport their money and treasure, but if you turn them into other commodities, them you may transport to Another Country:
and to be sure when the sowing is on earth, and the reaping in heaven, we shall have a better return then Isaac had, who reaped an hundred fold, Gen. 26. 12. As Sanctuary measure was double to other measures,
and to be sure when the sowing is on earth, and the reaping in heaven, we shall have a better return then Isaac had, who reaped an hundred fold, Gen. 26. 12. As Sanctuary measure was double to other measures,
Ask then your souls the question, What shall I render unto the Lord, what shall I do for so good a God? I have my life, my comforts, my soul, my heaven from him, what shall I do for his name? Remember you have the truth of God, a precious depositum which Solomon bids us buy and not sell, Prov. 23. 23. Countenance it, propagate it as you are able.
Ask then your Souls the question, What shall I render unto the Lord, what shall I do for so good a God? I have my life, my comforts, my soul, my heaven from him, what shall I do for his name? remember you have the truth of God, a precious depositum which Solomon bids us buy and not fell, Curae 23. 23. Countenance it, propagate it as you Are able.
Hypocrits will be at great charges for a false way to heaven ▪ thousands of Rams ▪ rivers of oyl, Mic. 6. 7, 8. Be you ready with heart and hand to further the truth. You have it, many places want it;
Hypocrites will be At great charges for a false Way to heaven ▪ thousands of Rams ▪ Rivers of oil, Mic. 6. 7, 8. Be you ready with heart and hand to further the truth. You have it, many places want it;
many a soul may go to hell in such places for want of the Gospel. Many haply of you are risen to great estates, who may remember such famished Congregations in the Countries where you were born.
many a soul may go to hell in such places for want of the Gospel. Many haply of you Are risen to great estates, who may Remember such famished Congregations in the Countries where you were born.
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O then if you have seen and tasted how good the Lord is to your souls, endeavor to snatch others out of the fire that they may taste of Gods goodness too ▪ Haply it may lie in your way and power to stir up superiors to take some course in so necessary a work as this.
O then if you have seen and tasted how good the Lord is to your Souls, endeavour to snatch Others out of the fire that they may taste of God's Goodness too ▪ Haply it may lie in your Way and power to stir up superiors to take Some course in so necessary a work as this.
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You have the Messengers and ambassadors of Christ, remember what Hezekiah did, He spake comfortably to those that taught the good knowledge of the Lord, 2 Chron. 30. 22. Remember what your selves in this City have been famous for, in this business of encouraging your faithful Ministers,
You have the Messengers and Ambassadors of christ, Remember what Hezekiah did, He spoke comfortably to those that taught the good knowledge of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 30. 22. remember what your selves in this city have been famous for, in this business of encouraging your faithful Ministers,
and as the Lord speaking of the distress of Jerusalem, which should have no parallel to liken it unto, said Ariel shall be as Ariel, Isa. 29. 2. so let London, in this particular be as London, continue to love, to countenance, to esteem beautiful the feet of those that bring glad tidings of peace.
and as the Lord speaking of the distress of Jerusalem, which should have no parallel to liken it unto, said Ariel shall be as Ariel, Isaiah 29. 2. so let London, in this particular be as London, continue to love, to countenance, to esteem beautiful the feet of those that bring glad tidings of peace.
He indeed who was once poor, and was ministred unto himself, Luk 8. 3. is now in glory; but he is cold, and hungry, and naked, and sick, and suffers in many of his members still, Col. 1. 24. Help them with your bounty as Christians, help them with your orders and Authority as Magistrates; where you can do neither, help them with your prayers, with your comforts, as fellow-members; Rejoyce with them that rejoyce,
He indeed who was once poor, and was ministered unto himself, Luk 8. 3. is now in glory; but he is cold, and hungry, and naked, and sick, and suffers in many of his members still, Col. 1. 24. Help them with your bounty as Christians, help them with your order and authority as Magistrates; where you can do neither, help them with your Prayers, with your comforts, as Fellow members; Rejoice with them that rejoice,
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remember, none of us lives to himself, none of us dyes to himself, we are the Lords workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which he hath ordained that we should walk in them.
Remember, none of us lives to himself, none of us dies to himself, we Are the lords workmanship, created in christ jesus unto good works, which he hath ordained that we should walk in them.
Let it therefore be our chief care and study to live to the praise of his glorious grace, and to shew forth the vertues of h•m thot hath called us out of darkness into has marvellous light.
Let it Therefore be our chief care and study to live to the praise of his glorious grace, and to show forth the Virtues of h•m thot hath called us out of darkness into has marvellous Light.
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