Roma ruens. Dagon falling before the Arke, or, The glory of Christ over-shadowing all other glories. / As it was delivered in a sermon before. the right Honourable Lord Major, and the right worshipful aldermen his brethren, at Mercers Chappel. By Nicholas Rust, chaplaine to the right Honourable Lord Major. Magna veritas & prævalet.
IN the beginning of this Chapter, Jesus taketh with him Peter, James and John, and went up into a high mountaine to pray (as Luke hath it) for when we are to wait on God in such an ordinance, we are to get into a mountaine (that is) to be above the world;
IN the beginning of this Chapter, jesus Takes with him Peter, James and John, and went up into a high mountain to pray (as Lycia hath it) for when we Are to wait on God in such an Ordinance, we Are to get into a mountain (that is) to be above the world;
for you read that Christ sent the multitude away when he was (thus) to converse with his Father, so are we, to dismisse the multitude of earthly thoughts and cares, that we may attend upon the Lord in such a duty without distraction.
for you read that christ sent the multitude away when he was (thus) to converse with his Father, so Are we, to dismiss the multitude of earthly thoughts and Cares, that we may attend upon the Lord in such a duty without distraction.
For the Lord leaveth some impressions of his own glory upon those that come to have communion with himself in those ordinances wherein he meets their soules.
For the Lord Leaveth Some impressions of his own glory upon those that come to have communion with himself in those ordinances wherein he meets their Souls.
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but to Moses and Elias also, for when creatures stand up in competition with Christ, we are ready to attribute to them the glory of Christ, magnifying them as Co-adjutors and Concauses with Christ, Sacrificing to our nets, building tabernacles to Moses and Elias, as well as unto Christ.
but to Moses and Elias also, for when creatures stand up in competition with christ, we Are ready to attribute to them the glory of christ, magnifying them as Coadjutors and Concauses with christ, Sacrificing to our nets, building Tabernacles to Moses and Elias, as well as unto christ.
Moses and Elias are overshadowed and darkened by Christ, their glory is extinguised: no glory remained but the glory of Christ: Jesus was left alone. For while Peter thus spake:
Moses and Elias Are overshadowed and darkened by christ, their glory is extinguised: no glory remained but the glory of christ: jesus was left alone. For while Peter thus spoke:
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The Prophet Isaiah speaking of the light and glory of Christ which should break forth in the time of the Gospel, discovereth the vanity of all fleshly glory,
The Prophet Isaiah speaking of the Light and glory of christ which should break forth in the time of the Gospel, Discovereth the vanity of all fleshly glory,
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and see there how the glory of those great and powerfull Monarchies did passe away and vanish before this glory (it would have grieved the heart of any Royallist to have seen it) for the Thrones were cast down, verse 9. Their glory utterly marred, their power quite broken,
and see there how the glory of those great and powerful Monarchies did pass away and vanish before this glory (it would have grieved the heart of any Royalist to have seen it) for the Thrones were cast down, verse 9. Their glory utterly marred, their power quite broken,
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The Prophet Esay in another place doth display (most divinely) the magnificence of this Transcendent glory, and see how the lofty looks, high thoughts & great imaginations of men are humbled and brought down, verse 10. Great and mighty ones hide themselves in the dust for feare of the Lord,
The Prophet Isaiah in Another place does display (most divinely) the magnificence of this Transcendent glory, and see how the lofty looks, high thoughts & great Imaginations of men Are humbled and brought down, verse 10. Great and mighty ones hide themselves in the dust for Fear of the Lord,
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and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day, the day of the Lord of Hosts shall so be upon every one that is proud and lofty, that mighty ones shal be cast from their seats,
and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day, the day of the Lord of Hosts shall so be upon every one that is proud and lofty, that mighty ones shall be cast from their seats,
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When the Angel came down from heaven who lightened the earth with his glory, down came Babylon and all her glory, so bemoaned and lamented by her admirers and adorers:
When the Angel Come down from heaven who lightened the earth with his glory, down Come Babylon and all her glory, so bemoaned and lamented by her admirers and adorers:
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for the truth of God is powerful, yea it is the power of God to salvation and cannot be resisted in the meanest and weakest instrument but it will bear all before it;
for the truth of God is powerful, yea it is the power of God to salvation and cannot be resisted in the Meanest and Weakest Instrument but it will bear all before it;
the Libertines, Cyrenians, & Alexandrians were not able to resist the spirit whereby he spake, or with all humane abilities to maintaine dispute against him,
the Libertines, Cyrenians, & Alexandrians were not able to resist the Spirit whereby he spoke, or with all humane abilities to maintain dispute against him,
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though in a lesse measure, yet sufficient to deal with powers and principalities, for God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise,
though in a less measure, yet sufficient to deal with Powers and principalities, for God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise,
and things which are despised, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are, that so the power of God being seen in weak instruments, no flesh might glory in his presence,
and things which Are despised, and things which Are not, to bring to nought things that Are, that so the power of God being seen in weak Instruments, no Flesh might glory in his presence,
Secondly, The glory of Christs power doth overshadow and out-shine (that is) doth confound and bring to nothing the glory of all fleshly power that standeth up against it,
Secondly, The glory of Christ power does overshadow and outshine (that is) does confound and bring to nothing the glory of all fleshly power that Stands up against it,
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or in competition with it, see a glorious discovery of this in the Gospel by Saint John, Judas cometh with a band of men and officers, with weapons, lanthorns and torches to apprehend the Lord of life and glory;
or in competition with it, see a glorious discovery of this in the Gospel by Saint John, Judas comes with a band of men and Officers, with weapons, lanthorns and Torches to apprehend the Lord of life and glory;
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but Christ meets them in the power and Majestie of the God-head in him, and said, whom seek ye? and they fell backward to the ground, notwithstanding all their fleshly and worldly assistances they could not stand before him;
but christ meets them in the power and Majesty of the Godhead in him, and said, whom seek you? and they fell backward to the ground, notwithstanding all their fleshly and worldly assistances they could not stand before him;
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see how desolate his house was left, see how the glory of it did fade and die away, (as any form) wherein God hath appeared) doth perish and come to nothing when God doth withdraw from it.) And though Saul did seek to fortifie himself with fleshly power against the power of God with David, and to keep up his esteem and honour in the hearts of his subjects,
see how desolate his house was left, see how the glory of it did fade and die away, (as any from) wherein God hath appeared) does perish and come to nothing when God does withdraw from it.) And though Saul did seek to fortify himself with fleshly power against the power of God with David, and to keep up his esteem and honour in the hearts of his subject's,
for to what purpose do we spice, embalme and preserve a carcase when the life and spirit is gone out of it? oh how did his heart meditate terrour in the apprehension of the withdrawment of the divine presence!
for to what purpose do we spice, embalm and preserve a carcase when the life and Spirit is gone out of it? o how did his heart meditate terror in the apprehension of the withdrawment of the divine presence!
the power of God with David did swallow up the power of the creature which was with Saul, for the glory of Christ doth overshadow and out-shine all other glories.
the power of God with David did swallow up the power of the creature which was with Saul, for the glory of christ does overshadow and outshine all other Glories.
But that you may see further proof of this, viz. that that glorious power of Christ doth overshadow and confound all other powers that exalt themselves against it:
But that you may see further proof of this, viz. that that glorious power of christ does overshadow and confound all other Powers that exalt themselves against it:
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and seeking to over-top the power and kingdome of Christ, for Verse 13. Thou hast said in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my self above the stars of God;
and seeking to overtop the power and Kingdom of christ, for Verse 13. Thou hast said in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my self above the Stars of God;
but this power that shoke kingdomes, and made the earth to tremble, is brought down; this high and lofty Tower doth tumble before the power and glory of Christs Kingdome:
but this power that shook kingdoms, and made the earth to tremble, is brought down; this high and lofty Tower does tumble before the power and glory of Christ Kingdom:
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Thy pompe is brought down to the grave, Verse 11. How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer? see how strongly & irresistably this power doth act even in a weak forme:
Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, Verse 11. How art thou fallen from heaven, Oh Lucifer? see how strongly & irresistible this power does act even in a weak Form:
for as I was with Moses, so will I be with thee, &c. This power was very dreadful when the Philistines cryed out, let us flee, &c. for God is come into the camp of Israel: who can stand before these mighty Gods? These are the Gods which smote the Egyptians, all the inhabitants of the Land did faint because of the presence and power of God with his people Israel, for that power breaks all powers that dash against it.
for as I was with Moses, so will I be with thee, etc. This power was very dreadful when the philistines cried out, let us flee, etc. for God is come into the camp of Israel: who can stand before these mighty God's? These Are the God's which smote the egyptians, all the inhabitants of the Land did faint Because of the presence and power of God with his people Israel, for that power breaks all Powers that dash against it.
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make war against the Lamb, but he overcometh, for he is the Captaine of our Salvation, the most mighty, high and victorious King of kings, and Lord of lords,
make war against the Lamb, but he Overcometh, for he is the Captain of our Salvation, the most mighty, high and victorious King of Kings, and Lord of Lords,
The Apostle Paul, before the revelation of the glory of Christs righteousnesse to his soul, did glory in his own righteousnesse, viz. his obedience and conformity to the Law,
The Apostle Paul, before the Revelation of the glory of Christ righteousness to his soul, did glory in his own righteousness, viz. his Obedience and conformity to the Law,
but afterward upon the knowledge of Christ, it did appear a filthy rag, and it was a very loathing and abhorrence to his soul, notwithstanding his legal priviledges and blameles walkings touching the Law, he counted all dung and drosse in comparison of Christ;
but afterwards upon the knowledge of christ, it did appear a filthy rag, and it was a very loathing and abhorrence to his soul, notwithstanding his Legal privileges and blameless walkings touching the Law, he counted all dung and dross in comparison of christ;
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that was crucified to him, and he to that, when the light of truth did shine into his heart, he was so overshadowed with the glory of the Gospel, that the glory of the Law was outshined;
that was Crucified to him, and he to that, when the Light of truth did shine into his heart, he was so overshadowed with the glory of the Gospel, that the glory of the Law was outshined;
The righteousnesse of man is as an early devv, and as a morning cloud vvhich do pass avvay, the devv and cloud vanish before the Sun, and the righteousnesse of man is confounded & darkned by the Sun of righteousnesse;
The righteousness of man is as an early due, and as a morning cloud which do pass away, the due and cloud vanish before the Sun, and the righteousness of man is confounded & darkened by the Sun of righteousness;
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nothing doth so humble and abase the soul as the beholding this glory of Christs righteousnesse, nothing doth so discover to the soul its ovvn unrighteousnesse,
nothing does so humble and abase the soul as the beholding this glory of Christ righteousness, nothing does so discover to the soul its own unrighteousness,
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for when the glory of God appeared unto Isaiah, he was so astonished and confounded, that he cries out, woe is me, I am undone, I have seen the Lord, I am a man of polluted lips;
for when the glory of God appeared unto Isaiah, he was so astonished and confounded, that he cries out, woe is me, I am undone, I have seen the Lord, I am a man of polluted lips;
Fourthly, The glory of Christs truth and worship doth quite blast and overshadow the glory of mans worship, that is to say, a wil-worship according to the commandments of men:
Fourthly, The glory of Christ truth and worship does quite blast and overshadow the glory of men worship, that is to say, a will-worship according to the Commandments of men:
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speaking peace to our own souls, for the perfunctory and formal performance of any particular act of this worship, though according to the commandments of men:
speaking peace to our own Souls, for the perfunctory and formal performance of any particular act of this worship, though according to the Commandments of men:
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so that the discovery of Christ in his truth, and Gospel, hath disovered the emptinesse, and destroyed the very being of those things whereon we have lived:
so that the discovery of christ in his truth, and Gospel, hath disovered the emptiness, and destroyed the very being of those things whereon we have lived:
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many are the devises of men, but the councels of God must stand: the word is powerful for the subversion of strong-holds, and bringing down humane imaginations:
many Are the devises of men, but the Counsels of God must stand: the word is powerful for the subversion of strongholds, and bringing down humane Imaginations:
surely the brightnesse of this glory will out-shine all other glories, for can darknesse stand before the light? if the day break the shadowes must flie away, the Kingdome of the beast was ruined by the preaching of the Gospel,
surely the brightness of this glory will outshine all other Glories, for can darkness stand before the Light? if the day break the shadows must fly away, the Kingdom of the beast was ruined by the preaching of the Gospel,
that kingdome is an effect of darknesse, and a cause of darknesse, brought forth by darkenesse, supported by darknesse, it maintaines darknesse, and is maintained by darknesse;
that Kingdom is an Effect of darkness, and a cause of darkness, brought forth by darkness, supported by darkness, it maintains darkness, and is maintained by darkness;
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now Christ is a light to lighten the Gentiles, a light shining in a darke place, the bright morning-star, that very light and glory of the Father, which must needs be destructive to the kingdome of darknesse, which cannot abide the brightnesse of his coming,
now christ is a Light to lighten the Gentiles, a Light shining in a dark place, the bright Morning star, that very Light and glory of the Father, which must needs be destructive to the Kingdom of darkness, which cannot abide the brightness of his coming,
so this refiner, the Lord Jesus, will cause all the drosse of humane inventions in the worship of God to passe away, to go forth as that scum and filth which will not abide the purity of his coming;
so this refiner, the Lord jesus, will cause all the dross of humane Inventions in the worship of God to pass away, to go forth as that scum and filth which will not abide the purity of his coming;
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for the word of the Lord is quick and powerfull, sharper then a two-edged sword &c. Thus the glory of Christs truth and worship, doth overshadow and put out the glory of al humane & carnal ordinances:
for the word of the Lord is quick and powerful, sharper then a two-edged sword etc. Thus the glory of Christ truth and worship, does overshadow and put out the glory of all humane & carnal ordinances:
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Lastly, the glory of Christs promises and prophesies of his will and councels do overshadow and outshine all the devises and wills of men (that is) the devises, councels,
Lastly, the glory of Christ promises and prophecies of his will and Counsels do overshadow and outshine all the devises and wills of men (that is) the devises, Counsels,
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Now nothing doth more dethrone man, and take away the glory of all flesh, then the setting this Crown of glory upon the head of Christ, therefore (at the first verse) The Heathens rage, and the Kings of the earth stand up,
Now nothing does more dethrone man, and take away the glory of all Flesh, then the setting this Crown of glory upon the head of christ, Therefore (At the First verse) The heathens rage, and the Kings of the earth stand up,
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First, If the glory of Christ doth overshadow and outshine all other &c. then this will informe us why carnal hearts do so oppose the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
First, If the glory of christ does overshadow and outshine all other etc. then this will inform us why carnal hearts do so oppose the Gospel of jesus christ,
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So that if you will allow creatures to rise up against and oppose that which is destructive to their beings, you must not wonder why natural men (who have their life and glory in fleshly wisdome, fleshly strength,
So that if you will allow creatures to rise up against and oppose that which is destructive to their beings, you must not wonder why natural men (who have their life and glory in fleshly Wisdom, fleshly strength,
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Men that would exalt themselves and be something in the esteem of their own parts and gifts, something in their own wisdome, glory, strength, righteousnesse, cannot but set themselves against him who will be all in all.
Men that would exalt themselves and be something in the esteem of their own parts and Gifts, something in their own Wisdom, glory, strength, righteousness, cannot but Set themselves against him who will be all in all.
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First, you shall see how men that exalt themselves in an earthly glory, cannot bear nor brook the glory of Christs kingdome and Gospel, their knees do smite one against another, their thoughts are troubled when many run to and fro, and knowledge is encreased,
First, you shall see how men that exalt themselves in an earthly glory, cannot bear nor brook the glory of Christ Kingdom and Gospel, their knees do smite one against Another, their thoughts Are troubled when many run to and from, and knowledge is increased,
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this did trouble Herod, and those tidings out of the North (in the book of Daniel ) did perplex Babylon; therefore Herod sought to slay the child Jesus;
this did trouble Herod, and those tidings out of the North (in the book of daniel) did perplex Babylon; Therefore Herod sought to slay the child jesus;
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as if by their actings they could do something in order to their justification and salvation, are much offended at the preaching of the righteousnesse of faith, the glory whereof did cause the righteousnesse of Ephraim to vanish like a morning cloud, or like an earthly dew.
as if by their actings they could do something in order to their justification and salvation, Are much offended At the preaching of the righteousness of faith, the glory whereof did cause the righteousness of Ephraim to vanish like a morning cloud, or like an earthly due.
and many of Christs hearers were offended, & turn'd their backs upon his doctrin when he exalted the Fathers free grace and power in the dethroning of the creatures freewill and ability.
and many of Christ hearers were offended, & turned their backs upon his Doctrine when he exalted the Father's free grace and power in the dethroning of the creatures freewill and ability.
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and now to have the glory of al these blasted, for no truth doth so discover the inability of the creature as this, that no man can come to Christ except it be given unto him of the Father, it bringeth down high thoughts of our selves,
and now to have the glory of all these blasted, for no truth does so discover the inability of the creature as this, that no man can come to christ except it be given unto him of the Father, it brings down high thoughts of our selves,
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therefore said they among themselves, this is a hard saying, what? are we nothing? have we of our selves nothing? and can we do nothing? Upon this many departed,
Therefore said they among themselves, this is a hard saying, what? Are we nothing? have we of our selves nothing? and can we do nothing? Upon this many departed,
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We wish you well in the name of the Lord, & we remember you in our addresses to the Thron e of grace, that God would stand by you & be your glory, and your strength:
We wish you well in the name of the Lord, & we Remember you in our Addresses to the Thron e of grace, that God would stand by you & be your glory, and your strength:
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if you observe the enemies, and secret Antipathies, among the creatures, you shal see weak creature, flee from those creatures that are offensive to their nature, if they cannot over-power them:
if you observe the enemies, and secret Antipathies, among the creatures, you shall see weak creature, flee from those creatures that Are offensive to their nature, if they cannot overpower them:
In the second of Isaiah this fl eing hatred is fully set forth, the whole Chapter speaketh of the downfall of the glory, power &c. of man, yea all Idols shal utterly be abolished verse, 20. Yea so unable shal they be to looke the light in the face,
In the second of Isaiah this fl eing hatred is Fully Set forth, the Whole Chapter speaks of the downfall of the glory, power etc. of man, yea all Idols shall utterly be abolished verse, 20. Yea so unable shall they be to look the Light in the face,
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The words seem to be an allusion unto the usuall custome of those feeble creatures, who when they are not able to deal with creatures stronger then themselves, who would destroy them;
The words seem to be an allusion unto the usual custom of those feeble creatures, who when they Are not able to deal with creatures Stronger then themselves, who would destroy them;
thus ment when they cannot endure the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel in the place where they live, it doth cast such contempt and shame upon them and all their wayes, they wil get into the darke places of the land,
thus meant when they cannot endure the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel in the place where they live, it does cast such contempt and shame upon them and all their ways, they will get into the dark places of the land,
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that so they may there settle themselves upon the stool of traditions, and preserve their carnall worship and wayes from being blasted and overshadowed by the glory of the Gospel.
that so they may there settle themselves upon the stool of traditions, and preserve their carnal worship and ways from being blasted and overshadowed by the glory of the Gospel.
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Thus men oppose and hate the Gospel, because it outshineth all other glory, and they hate it either with a pursuing hatred, as doggs (for so the Scripture calleth them) barking at the people of God and waies of Christ,
Thus men oppose and hate the Gospel, Because it outshineth all other glory, and they hate it either with a pursuing hatred, as Dogs (for so the Scripture calls them) barking At the people of God and ways of christ,
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thus many fret and fume, vex, perplex and torment themselves when the Sun of righteousnes ariseth with healing in his wings, shineth forth upon the souls of Saints with beams of light and refreshment.
thus many fret and fume, vex, perplex and torment themselves when the Sun of righteousness arises with healing in his wings, shines forth upon the Souls of Saints with beams of Light and refreshment.
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and like some beasts get into their dens when the Sun and light break forth, they go into the caves of the earth and the clefts of the rocks for fear of the Lord and the glory of his Majesty, when he ariseth, &c.
and like Some beasts get into their dens when the Sun and Light break forth, they go into the caves of the earth and the clefts of the Rocks for Fear of the Lord and the glory of his Majesty, when he arises, etc.
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If the Glory of Christdoth outshine al other glories that stand up in competition withit, then Honourable Senatours, set not up any earthly glory in competition with Christ,
If the Glory of Christdoth outshine all other Glories that stand up in competition withit, then Honourable Senators, Set not up any earthly glory in competition with christ,
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now this doth detract from the alfufficiency of Christ, as if he could not furnish his Saints with the tongue of the learned to speak a word in season to those that are weary without acquired arts and Sciences:
now this does detract from the alfufficiency of christ, as if he could not furnish his Saints with the tongue of the learned to speak a word in season to those that Are weary without acquired arts and Sciences:
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God maketh foolishnesse the wisdome of this world, confoundeth the understanding of the prudent, and doth destroy and blast the glory of all humane excellencies;
God makes foolishness the Wisdom of this world, confoundeth the understanding of the prudent, and does destroy and blast the glory of all humane excellencies;
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therefore if Christ doth begin to overshadow these creature-glories, let's not crie them up for though we should never so endeavour to quicken the admiration of them in the hearts of men;
Therefore if christ does begin to overshadow these creature-glories, let's not cry them up for though we should never so endeavour to quicken the admiration of them in the hearts of men;
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for he layeth claim to a Jus Divinum, now if he be (as he pretends) of the stock and linage of David, if he be as Johns Baptisme) from heaven, he is armed from heaven,
for he Layeth claim to a Jus Divinum, now if he be (as he pretends) of the stock and lineage of David, if he be as Johns Baptism) from heaven, he is armed from heaven,
Also let's not set up humane power in competition with Christ, let's not depend upon it as if a man could be delivered by much strength, let's not glory as if our hil were made so strong, that it could never be moved when the arm of flesh is with us;
Also let's not Set up humane power in competition with christ, let's not depend upon it as if a man could be Delivered by much strength, let's not glory as if our hill were made so strong, that it could never be moved when the arm of Flesh is with us;
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You have seen these powers of the beast and Dagon fall before the Arke, and if Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews before whom Hamon hath begun to fall, he will fall and rise no more.
You have seen these Powers of the beast and Dagon fallen before the Ark, and if Mordecai be of the seed of the jews before whom Hamon hath begun to fallen, he will fallen and rise no more.
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even in babes and sucklings, persons mean and contemptible, will bear them down before it; for great is the Lord, and his glory doth out-shine all other glories.
even in babes and sucklings, Persons mean and contemptible, will bear them down before it; for great is the Lord, and his glory does outshine all other Glories.
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If we would not be troubled at the breaking forth of the light and glory of Christ, let's be willing this bright cloud should overshadow us, willing to be abased and decrease, that Christ may be exalted and encrease.
If we would not be troubled At the breaking forth of the Light and glory of christ, let's be willing this bright cloud should overshadow us, willing to be abased and decrease, that christ may be exalted and increase.
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Beloved, I do discover the cloud arising, and it wil overshadow us, for though for present it appeareth about the bignesse of a mans hand, it will encrease until it overspread the heaven,
beloved, I do discover the cloud arising, and it will overshadow us, for though for present it appears about the bigness of a men hand, it will increase until it overspread the heaven,
indeed for present it is somewhat darkened with the smoke of the bottomlesse pit, but there is hope that darknesse wil be dispelled with the beames of the Sun of righteousnesse;
indeed for present it is somewhat darkened with the smoke of the bottomless pit, but there is hope that darkness will be dispelled with the beams of the Sun of righteousness;
This prediction is grounded upon that 24 of Matthew, which place though understood of Christs last coming, yet is true also of his coming in the ministry of his Gospel, which doth darken the Sun, Moon and Stars;
This prediction is grounded upon that 24 of Matthew, which place though understood of Christ last coming, yet is true also of his coming in the Ministry of his Gospel, which does darken the Sun, Moon and Stars;
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there may be an interposition of thick clouds, and darknesse being upon them, they cannot see the King in his beauty, or as it is in, Jeremiah 17. they shall not see good when it cometh, the grace, love, glory,
there may be an interposition of thick Clouds, and darkness being upon them, they cannot see the King in his beauty, or as it is in, Jeremiah 17. they shall not see good when it comes, the grace, love, glory,
because your very life is destroyed when creature-glory is overshadowed, if you live and glory in things below the Lord Jesus, with Herod, you will be troubled to hear of a Christ, with those in the Revelations, you will be found to gnaw your tongues for paine,
Because your very life is destroyed when creature-glory is overshadowed, if you live and glory in things below the Lord jesus, with Herod, you will be troubled to hear of a christ, with those in the Revelations, you will be found to gnaw your tongues for pain,
