A sermon preached before the Right Honorable House of Lords, in the Abbey Church at Westminster, Wednesday the 25. day of Iune, 1645. Being the day appointed for a solemne and publique humiliation. / By Samuel Rutherfurd Professor of Divinitie at St. Andrews.
A SERMON PREACHED before the Right Honorable the House of LORDS at their Monethly Fast, June 25. 1645. in the Abbey Church at Westminster. Luke 8. 22.
A SERMON PREACHED before the Right Honourable the House of LORDS At their Monthly Fast, June 25. 1645. in the Abbatiae Church At Westminster. Luke 8. 22.
25. And he said unto them, where is your faith? and they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this? for he commandeth even the windes and the water, and they obey him. Marke 4. 38.
25. And he said unto them, where is your faith? and they being afraid wondered, saying one to Another, What manner of man is this? for he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him. Mark 4. 38.
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THere is so much of G•d, and of omnipotency in these words (which I desire by Gods assistance and your patience to goe through shortly, at least in such heads of doctrine as may bee most sutable to the present condition of the Church) as may prove that God being sought by prayer is a present helpe in trouble. The words containe six particulars.
THere is so much of G•d, and of omnipotency in these words (which I desire by God's assistance and your patience to go through shortly, At least in such Heads of Doctrine as may be most suitable to the present condition of the Church) as may prove that God being sought by prayer is a present help in trouble. The words contain six particulars.
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2. We have in the Text, the condition of the ship and the Saylers and passengers that are carried in the vessell with Christ, in six particulars, expressing the greatnesse of the danger by reason of a mighty storme.
2. We have in the Text, the condition of the ship and the Sailors and passengers that Are carried in the vessel with christ, in six particulars, expressing the greatness of the danger by reason of a mighty storm.
Matthew saith it was NONLATINALPHABET a great tempest, a Sea-quake, that had as great force and strength as an Earth-quake, that can remove Castles and Towers out of their places.
Matthew Says it was a great tempest, a Sea-quake, that had as great force and strength as an Earthquake, that can remove Castles and Towers out of their places.
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Fiftly, they were in such feare, that the Disciples being some of them Fishermen, and so experienced with Sea stormes, cry that they perish, and are gone;
Fifty, they were in such Fear, that the Disciples being Some of them Fishermen, and so experienced with Sea storms, cry that they perish, and Are gone;
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Thirdly, they complaine, Carest thou not for us? What a master art thou, who sleepest when wee are in danger to be drowned? so dreame we Christ careth not for us, if he deliver not presently.
Thirdly, they complain, Carest thou not for us? What a master art thou, who Sleepest when we Are in danger to be drowned? so dream we christ Careth not for us, if he deliver not presently.
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as the word is, Luke 3. 12. Luke 9. 21. or it is to rebuke with threatning and authoritie, 2 Tim. 4. 2. not because Sea and winds can stirre without speciall commission from God, as the Poets fancied that their Aeolus could boast and chide the winds and cast them in fetters,
as the word is, Lycia 3. 12. Luke 9. 21. or it is to rebuke with threatening and Authority, 2 Tim. 4. 2. not Because Sea and winds can stir without special commission from God, as the Poets fancied that their Aeolus could boast and chide the winds and cast them in fetters,
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5. The effect of Christs rebuking is here set downe, there was without more adoe a great calme; when Christ glowmeth upon the Sea it dare but smile and bee still.
5. The Effect of Christ rebuking is Here Set down, there was without more ado a great Cam; when christ glowmeth upon the Sea it Dare but smile and be still.
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but a lake, not Lacus Gadarenus, of which Strabo saith beasts could not goe through it, without the losse of haire and hoofes, the waters being so pestilent,
but a lake, not Lacus Gadarenus, of which Strabo Says beasts could not go through it, without the loss of hair and hoofes, the waters being so pestilent,
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Seldome was Christ his alone, onely when he went to a mountaine to pray, as Ioh. 6. 15. and in the garden when his Disciples would not watch with him one houre.
Seldom was christ his alone, only when he went to a mountain to pray, as John 6. 15. and in the garden when his Disciples would not watch with him one hour.
First, because the Disciples were to bee eye-witnesses of him, to preach by sense as well as by faith, 1 Iohn 1. 1. 2 Pet. 1. 18. And this voyce which came from heaven we heard (saith Peter) when wee were with him in the holy mount.
First, Because the Disciples were to be Eyewitnesses of him, to preach by sense as well as by faith, 1 John 1. 1. 2 Pet. 1. 18. And this voice which Come from heaven we herd (Says Peter) when we were with him in the holy mount.
I beleeved, therefore I spake, 2 Cor. 4. 13. Sense of Christ is an excellent Preacher of Christ, Now beleeve wee (say the Samaritans, Ioh. 4. 42.) not because of thy saying,
I believed, Therefore I spoke, 2 Cor. 4. 13. Sense of christ is an excellent Preacher of christ, Now believe we (say the Samaritans, John 4. 42.) not Because of thy saying,
Secondly, Crosse-bearing is not easily learned, Christ had the perfect art of it, Heb. 5. 8. the Disciples must see how straight Christs shoulders are in walking under the Crosse;
Secondly, Cross-bearing is not Easily learned, christ had the perfect art of it, Hebrew 5. 8. the Disciples must see how straight Christ shoulders Are in walking under the Cross;
Thirdly, the time of his sayling, Marke saith, in that same day when the evening was come, chap. 4. 35. that is, in the day that hee preached the parables, you have Matth. 13. it is like hee went to Sea in the evening,
Thirdly, the time of his sailing, Mark Says, in that same day when the evening was come, chap. 4. 35. that is, in the day that he preached the parables, you have Matthew 13. it is like he went to Sea in the evening,
First, he spent whole nights in prayer to God, Luke 6. 12. wrought miracles in the night, at the fourth watch, Matth. 14. 25. yea now while hee is sleeping hee is making way for a miracle.
First, he spent Whole nights in prayer to God, Lycia 6. 12. wrought Miracles in the night, At the fourth watch, Matthew 14. 25. yea now while he is sleeping he is making Way for a miracle.
Luke 7. 38, 39. Luke 10. 39, 40. and made it his meate and drinke, when hee should have eaten, to gaine soules, Ioh. 4. 34. Thirdly, hee began early, being twelve yeares of age, to dispute with the Doctors in the Temple, and died preaching and praying on the Crosse, Luke 23. 43. 44. 46.
Luke 7. 38, 39. Luke 10. 39, 40. and made it his meat and drink, when he should have eaten, to gain Souls, John 4. 34. Thirdly, he began early, being twelve Years of age, to dispute with the Doctors in the Temple, and died preaching and praying on the Cross, Lycia 23. 43. 44. 46.
Who is wise to know when God is watering the Land with blood? to know that the yeare 1645. is that yeare of vengeance that hath beene in the Lords heart against England and Scotland? This must bee a part of prophecy, which the people knowes not while God reveale it, Ezek. 7. 12. The time is come, the day draweth neare, vers. 2. Also thou sonne of man,
Who is wise to know when God is watering the Land with blood? to know that the year 1645. is that year of vengeance that hath been in the lords heart against England and Scotland? This must be a part of prophecy, which the people knows not while God reveal it, Ezekiel 7. 12. The time is come, the day draws near, vers. 2. Also thou son of man,
but every family almost hath a new Religion, the former unreprented wil-worship in the breasts of men, against the power of godlinesse, vanitie in apparell, whoring, extortion, unjustice to widowes and Orphans whose husbands and parents were killed in the warres, drunkennesse, excesse, lying and cousening, unjust and false slanders and calumnies, trusting in the arme of men and multitudes, halting betweene God and Baal, postponing of Christs matters to the end of the day,
but every family almost hath a new Religion, the former unreprented will-worship in the breasts of men, against the power of godliness, vanity in apparel, whoring, extortion, unjustice to Widows and Orphans whose Husbands and Parents were killed in the wars, Drunkenness, excess, lying and cosening, unjust and false slanders and calumnies, trusting in the arm of men and Multitudes, halting between God and Baal, postponing of Christ matters to the end of the day,
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and as if both kingdomes miraculously defended by the right arme of God, against mercilesse and blood-thirsty Babylon, were not more obliged to the Lord of Hosts, who hath saved us,
and as if both kingdoms miraculously defended by the right arm of God, against merciless and bloodthirsty Babylon, were not more obliged to the Lord of Hosts, who hath saved us,
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imagine a master send his servant to a great Citie with a written paper containing businesses of great concernment, having allotted to him the space of ten sandglasses to dispatch them all, should hee for the space of the first nine houres fall a drinking with his drunken companions,
imagine a master send his servant to a great city with a written paper containing businesses of great concernment, having allotted to him the Molle of ten sandglasses to dispatch them all, should he for the Molle of the First nine hours fallen a drinking with his drunken Sodales,
is not this world like a great Exchange? our Paper containeth the businesse of a great kingdome up above, the honour and glory of our Lord, our redemption through Christ, a treaty for everlasting peace;
is not this world like a great Exchange? our Paper Containeth the business of a great Kingdom up above, the honour and glory of our Lord, our redemption through christ, a treaty for everlasting peace;
it is but a poore reckoning that a naturall man can make, who can say no more at his death, but I have eaten, drunken, sleeped, waked, dreamed and sinned,
it is but a poor reckoning that a natural man can make, who can say no more At his death, but I have eaten, drunken, sleeped, waked, dreamed and sinned,
Time like a long swift sliding River runneth through the Citie from the creation, when God first set the horologe a going, to the day of Christs second comming, this River slideth through our fingers, wee eate, drinke, sleepe, sport, laugh, buy, sell, speake, breathe, die in a moment, every gaspe of ayre is a fluxe of our minuts time sliding into eternitie;
Time like a long swift sliding River Runneth through the city from the creation, when God First Set the horologe a going, to the day of Christ second coming, this River slideth through our fingers, we eat, drink, sleep, sport, laugh, buy, fell, speak, breathe, die in a moment, every gasp of air is a flux of our minutes time sliding into eternity;
and though this should not bee, the world is not eternall, being a great body made up of corruptible peeces, of little dying creatures, standing upon nothing,
and though this should not be, the world is not Eternal, being a great body made up of corruptible Pieces, of little dying creatures, standing upon nothing,
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when the wormes shall creepe in through face & cheeks, and eate our tongue, and seise upon Liver and heart? or imagine that our spirits once entred within the line of eternitie could but stay up beside the Moone,
when the worms shall creep in through face & cheeks, and eat our tongue, and seize upon Liver and heart? or imagine that our spirits once entered within the line of eternity could but stay up beside the Moon,
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and looke downe and behold us children sweating and running for our beloved shadowes of Lands, Fields, Flocks, Castles, Towers, Crownes, Scepters, Gold, Money, hee should wonder that reason is so bleare-eyed as to hunt dreames and toyes.
and look down and behold us children sweating and running for our Beloved shadows of Lands, Fields, Flocks, Castles, Towers, Crowns, Sceptres, Gold, Money, he should wonder that reason is so blear-eyed as to hunt dreams and toys.
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Judge righteously, give faire justice to Christ, doe good while it is to day, consider the afternoone of a declining Sunne, within few houres wee are plunged in the bosome and wombe of eternitie, and cannot returne backe againe.
Judge righteously, give fair Justice to christ, do good while it is to day, Consider the afternoon of a declining Sun, within few hours we Are plunged in the bosom and womb of eternity, and cannot return back again.
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But is not the most skilled Seaman in heaven and earth here? dare the wind blow so proudly on his face, who is white and ruddy, and the chiefe amongst ten thousand worlds? do not the Seas know their Creator? and dare they wet his face, who made the Sea and the dry Land? Yet from the greatnesse of this storme (as was cleared before from the Text) wee observe that Christ his Ship, his Church,
But is not the most skilled Seaman in heaven and earth Here? Dare the wind blow so proudly on his face, who is white and ruddy, and the chief among ten thousand world's? do not the Seas know their Creator? and Dare they wet his face, who made the Sea and the dry Land? Yet from the greatness of this storm (as was cleared before from the Text) we observe that christ his Ship, his Church,
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Christ in his sufferings hath too many passers by) Behold and see if there bee any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted mee, in the day of his fierce anger!
christ in his sufferings hath too many passers by) Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me, in the day of his fierce anger!
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and a great Sea of troubles was like to drowne the Church, Chap. 1. 9. Jerusalem came downe wonderfully NONLATINALPHABET is admirably, the word is from a root which signifieth to bee separated,
and a great Sea of Troubles was like to drown the Church, Chap. 1. 9. Jerusalem Come down wonderfully is admirably, the word is from a root which signifies to be separated,
or too hard or admirable to the Lord, which hee cannot doe? there is some great and admirable thing in the Sword of the Lord, upon the three kingdomes above all that Irish Rebells, or bloodly malignants can doe;
or too hard or admirable to the Lord, which he cannot do? there is Some great and admirable thing in the Sword of the Lord, upon the three kingdoms above all that Irish Rebels, or bloodly malignants can do;
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the Lord stood with his right hand as an adversarie, and slew all that was pleasant to the eye, (the sucking children are pleasant to the eye) in the Tabernacle of the daughter of Zion bee poured out his fury like fire, v. 20. Behold, O Lord, and consider to whom thou hast done this:
the Lord stood with his right hand as an adversary, and slew all that was pleasant to the eye, (the sucking children Are pleasant to the eye) in the Tabernacle of the daughter of Zion be poured out his fury like fire, v. 20. Behold, Oh Lord, and Consider to whom thou hast done this:
shall the women eate their fruite and children of a span long? shall the Priests and the Prophets bee slaine in the Sanctuary? Psal. 44. 19. Thou hast sore broken us,
shall the women eat their fruit and children of a span long? shall the Priests and the prophets be slain in the Sanctuary? Psalm 44. 19. Thou hast soar broken us,
how sore and heavy a storme was upon poore Job? Chap. 16. 13. His archers compasse mee round about, (Gods terrors shot not at the rovers, that God should misse the marke) hee cleaveth my reines asunder,
how soar and heavy a storm was upon poor Job? Chap. 16. 13. His archers compass me round about, (God's terrors shot not At the rovers, that God should miss the mark) he cleaveth my reins asunder,
What is safe in the living man, when the reines, that are as inward as the mans heart, are cloven asunder? and when Gall and Liver are taken out of the living man,
What is safe in the living man, when the reins, that Are as inward as the men heart, Are cloven asunder? and when Gall and Liver Are taken out of the living man,
There is a sad and a blacke booke presented unto Ezekiel, Chap. 3. 10. a roll of a booke written within and without (page and margin) lamentation, and mourning and woe, how doth the afflicted Church complaine, Psal. 102. 3? My dayes are consumed as smoake (when yesterdayes sad life is burnt to ashes, what is it?) and my bones are burnt as an bearth, 4. My heart is smitten and withered like grasse,
There is a sad and a black book presented unto Ezekielem, Chap. 3. 10. a roll of a book written within and without (page and margin) lamentation, and mourning and woe, how does the afflicted Church complain, Psalm 102. 3? My days Are consumed as smoke (when yesterday's sad life is burned to Ashes, what is it?) and my bones Are burned as an berth, 4. My heart is smitten and withered like grass,
so the Apostle speaketh of himselfe, 1 Cor. 4. 8. For I thinke God hath set forth us, NONLATINALPHABET, the last Apostl•s, as it were appointed to death,
so the Apostle speaks of himself, 1 Cor. 4. 8. For I think God hath Set forth us,, the last Apostl•s, as it were appointed to death,
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The Apostles in regard of their great sufferings, were so exposed to violent death, as in the Roman Playes, Bulls, Dogs, Lions, were set forth to fight one another to death;
The Apostles in regard of their great sufferings, were so exposed to violent death, as in the Roman Plays, Bulls, Dogs, Lions, were Set forth to fight one Another to death;
Behold how strong the tempest was, that invaded that barke, that carried the witnesses of Jesus to heaven, Heb. 11. 35. they were tortured, stoned, sawen asunder, tempted, slaine with the Sword.
Behold how strong the tempest was, that invaded that bark, that carried the Witnesses of jesus to heaven, Hebrew 11. 35. they were tortured, stoned, sawen asunder, tempted, slain with the Sword.
I meane of Gods impatience Evangelick, in regard that it is a sinne of higher ingratitude to sinne against the Gospel. 2. Illumination. 3. And the mercy of regeneration,
I mean of God's impatience Evangelical, in regard that it is a sin of higher ingratitude to sin against the Gospel. 2. Illumination. 3. And the mercy of regeneration,
even as the husbandman is more offended that Thristles and Thorns grow in his Garden, then in his out-field, Esay 1. 2. Heare O heaven, hearken O earth;
even as the husbandman is more offended that Thistles and Thorns grow in his Garden, then in his outfield, Isaiah 1. 2. Hear Oh heaven, harken Oh earth;
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and also that their curses are in themselves heavier then the afflictions of the godly, but not so in their apprehension. 3. Gods deepe counsells worke under-board; providence is a great mystery:
and also that their curses Are in themselves Heavier then the afflictions of the godly, but not so in their apprehension. 3. God's deep Counsels work underboard; providence is a great mystery:
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O enemies of the Gospel, O Malignants and haters of the Lord and his Saints, have you Castles and strong holds to runne to in the day of wrath? or are your Castles judgement-proofe? Cannot death and hell scale your walls? and though you shut your doores, climbe in at your windowes? are your bulworkes and walls salvation? have you strength to bide the proofe and shot of the vengeance of the Lord,
Oh enemies of the Gospel, Oh Malignants and haters of the Lord and his Saints, have you Castles and strong holds to run to in the day of wrath? or Are your Castles judgement-proof? Cannot death and hell scale your walls? and though you shut your doors, climb in At your windows? Are your bulwarks and walls salvation? have you strength to bide the proof and shot of the vengeance of the Lord,
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and the vengeance of his Temple? hath not the second death long and sharpe tuskes? will you indure the siege and batteries of everlasting wrath? vengeance will have nothing under your pretious soules;
and the vengeance of his Temple? hath not the second death long and sharp tusks? will you endure the siege and batteries of everlasting wrath? vengeance will have nothing under your precious Souls;
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Job 28. 8. Can you drinke a Sea of vengeance? and floods of gall and wormewood? there is a Sword before the throne forbished that will lap and swallow up blood and never bee quenched:
Job 28. 8. Can you drink a Sea of vengeance? and floods of Gall and wormwood? there is a Sword before the throne forbished that will lap and swallow up blood and never be quenched:
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This serveth to condemne our softnesse, who love a wanton, and a smooth providence, and Golden and silken sayling to bee carried away quickly to land without wind or storme, wee desire to goe to Paradise through no other way but Paradise,
This serves to condemn our softness, who love a wanton, and a smooth providence, and Golden and silken sailing to be carried away quickly to land without wind or storm, we desire to go to Paradise through no other Way but Paradise,
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nay but wee must indure hardnesse, and resolve the way cannot bee changed to flatter our softnesse, it is as God hath carved it out, there bee not two wayes to heaven;
nay but we must endure hardness, and resolve the Way cannot be changed to flatter our softness, it is as God hath carved it out, there be not two ways to heaven;
and afflictions carved by our owne wit, or flowred and perfumed with Diamonds and Rubies; so our heart saith any judgement but warre, and any warre but civill warre;
and afflictions carved by our own wit, or flowered and perfumed with Diamonds and Rubies; so our heart Says any judgement but war, and any war but civil war;
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no lesse then the flesh warreth against the Spirit in one and the same Saint, wee are to kisse and adore providence, wee can no more change the foule and dirtie way to faire heaven,
no less then the Flesh Warreth against the Spirit in one and the same Saint, we Are to kiss and adore providence, we can no more change the foul and dirty Way to fair heaven,
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4. 6. and that mingled with fire, Revel. 15. 2. Of which a word, 1. of the ship, 2. of the Element it sayleth in, 3. of the Pilot, 4. of the Anchor and appurtenances, 5. of the wares, 6. of the passengers carried in the ship, 7. of the winds and stormes, 8. of the Port and Haven. The ship is, of its nature, a tumbling and a moving creature,
4. 6. and that mingled with fire, Revel. 15. 2. Of which a word, 1. of the ship, 2. of the Element it saileth in, 3. of the Pilot, 4. of the Anchor and appurtenances, 5. of the wares, 6. of the passengers carried in the ship, 7. of the winds and storms, 8. of the Port and Haven. The ship is, of its nature, a tumbling and a moving creature,
God hath given wheeles to time, so that it playeth upon generations, Eccles. 1. 4. One generation passeth away and another commeth, vers. 5. The sunne also riseth, and the sunne goeth downe;
God hath given wheels to time, so that it plays upon generations, Eccles. 1. 4. One generation passes away and Another comes, vers. 5. The sun also Riseth, and the sun Goes down;
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elements, winds, floods, seas, time, as yeares, dayes, houres, living creatures, trees, hearbs, flowers, summer, harvest, spring, heavens, starres are all tottering and reeling;
elements, winds, floods, Seas, time, as Years, days, hours, living creatures, trees, herbs, flowers, summer, harvest, spring, heavens, Stars Are all tottering and reeling;
Secondly, man the best of the creatures is a vaine thing, Psal. 39. Every man at his best state is altogether vanitie ▪ if the Hebrew expresse it better (as I humbly conceive it doth) it runs thus, ver. 6. surely, all men are all vanitie,
Secondly, man the best of the creatures is a vain thing, Psalm 39. Every man At his best state is altogether vanity ▪ if the Hebrew express it better (as I humbly conceive it does) it runs thus, ver. 6. surely, all men Are all vanity,
Reade the History of the Judges, and of the persecuting, yea and Christian Emperours, and you shall see the ups and downes of the Church, they had ease,
Reade the History of the Judges, and of the persecuting, yea and Christian emperors, and you shall see the ups and downs of the Church, they had ease,
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and shee is in great Court, Vers. 16. My well beloved is mine, and I am his, hee feedeth among the Lillies, 17. till the day breake, and the shaddowes flee away;
and she is in great Court, Vers. 16. My well Beloved is mine, and I am his, he feeds among the Lilies, 17. till the day break, and the shadows flee away;
but there is a change of Court, and a great revolution, Chap. 3. 1. By night, on my bed I sought him whom my soule loveth, I sought him, but I found him not.
but there is a change of Court, and a great revolution, Chap. 3. 1. By night, on my Bed I sought him whom my soul loves, I sought him, but I found him not.
Againe, Chap. 4. there is a revolution, Christ breaketh out in a high commendation and praise of his Church, Chap. 4: Vers. 16. there is a prayer of hers in sense of love and heate of faith for an union;
Again, Chap. 4. there is a revolution, christ breaks out in a high commendation and praise of his Church, Chap. 4: Vers. 16. there is a prayer of hers in sense of love and heat of faith for an Union;
here the ship hath faire weather, and sailes faire before the wind, for Christ answereth, Ch. 5. 1. I am come unto my garden, my sister, my spouse, I have gathered my myrrhe, with my spice, I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey, I have drunken my wine with my milke, eate O friends, yea drinke abundantly, O beloved;
Here the ship hath fair weather, and sails fair before the wind, for christ Answers, Christ 5. 1. I am come unto my garden, my sister, my spouse, I have gathered my myrrh, with my spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey, I have drunken my wine with my milk, eat Oh Friends, yea drink abundantly, Oh Beloved;
as for the former, glory is grace in everlasting action, and therefore there is no desertions in heaven, no hiding of Gods face, no cloud, no night, no change, nothing but a sunne in its full strength;
as for the former, glory is grace in everlasting actium, and Therefore there is no desertions in heaven, no hiding of God's face, no cloud, no night, no change, nothing but a sun in its full strength;
Grace in us is a habit, and not alwayes in action, and our stabilitie here (as touching the other) is Heb. 13. Vers. 14. that wee have no continuing Citie here,
Grace in us is a habit, and not always in actium, and our stability Here (as touching the other) is Hebrew 13. Vers. 14. that we have no Continuing city Here,
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Secondly, the ship sayleth in an element called a Sea of glasse, all things here are fraile, slippery, brickle like glasse, it cannot beare the ship above, no more then a board of glasse can sustaine the weight of an huge ship,
Secondly, the ship saileth in an element called a Sea of glass, all things Here Are frail, slippery, brickle like glass, it cannot bear the ship above, no more then a board of glass can sustain the weight of an huge ship,
certainly the Church subsisteth by no worldly strength, Christ sayleth with his owne wind, then it it is a Sea of glasse mingled with fire, Rev. 15. 2. There bee cumbustions, warres, tumults, motions,
Certainly the Church subsisteth by no worldly strength, christ saileth with his own wind, then it it is a Sea of glass mingled with fire, Rev. 15. 2. There be cumbustions, wars, tumults, motions,
and bringeth many broken ships to land, he sitteth at the helme and setteth the halfdrowned ship-broken passengers on dry land to sing on the shoare, Revel. 7. 14. These are they (the ship broken men who swimmed to land on Plankes and broken boards) that have come out of great tribulation (out of the Sea of glasse mingled with 〈 ◊ 〉) and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lambe.
and brings many broken ships to land, he Sitteth At the helm and sets the halfdrowned ship-broken passengers on dry land to sing on the shore, Revel. 7. 14. These Are they (the ship broken men who swimmed to land on Planks and broken boards) that have come out of great tribulation (out of the Sea of glass mingled with 〈 ◊ 〉) and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Fourthly, there bee three excellent vertues of the anchor of hope, Heb. 6. 19, 20. first, which hope wee have as an anchor of the soule NONLATINALPHABET, out of danger and sure.
Fourthly, there be three excellent Virtues of the anchor of hope, Hebrew 6. 19, 20. First, which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, out of danger and sure.
Thirdly, Christ the forerunner, who leapt first ashoare, and as the first begotten of the dead, first hanselled heaven with our fresh, hath the farre end of the Anchor in his hand.
Thirdly, christ the forerunner, who leapt First ashore, and as the First begotten of the dead, First hanselled heaven with our fresh, hath the Far end of the Anchor in his hand.
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the Church a ventruous Pinnage, that through the strength of Christ ventures thorough, 2 Cor. 6. 5. Stripes, imprisonments, tumults, labours, watchings, fastings, by honour and dishonour, through evill report and good report, and landeth safe, John 14. 3. I will come againe and receive you to my selfe, that where I am, there you may bee also.
the Church a ventruous Pinnage, that through the strength of christ ventures through, 2 Cor. 6. 5. Stripes, imprisonments, tumults, labours, watchings, Fastings, by honour and dishonour, through evil report and good report, and landeth safe, John 14. 3. I will come again and receive you to my self, that where I am, there you may be also.
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Bee not afraid (said the Emperour to the waterman) th•u carriest Caesar: So here Christ saith to the shipmen, Bee not afraid, you carry the King of Kings in this poore Barke of the Church;
be not afraid (said the Emperor to the waterman) th•u carriest Caesar: So Here christ Says to the shipmen, be not afraid, you carry the King of Kings in this poor Bark of the Church;
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men should seriously put downe in paper aforehand what it will cost them, if they indent with Christ to follow him, Luke 14. 28. Secondly, some ingaged to the cause and embarked upon life and death did cast themselves in the Sea, thinking to swim to the nearest shoare, they stole away from Christ,
men should seriously put down in paper aforehand what it will cost them, if they indent with christ to follow him, Lycia 14. 28. Secondly, Some engaged to the cause and embarked upon life and death did cast themselves in the Sea, thinking to swim to the nearest shore, they stole away from christ,
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or to foster divisions betweene the kingdomes, and divisions in the Church, to raise a mutinie amongst the passengers of Christ, that the one halfe may throw the other over board in the Sea. Fourthly, Some are like Jonab, downe in the sides of the ship sleeping;
or to foster divisions between the kingdoms, and divisions in the Church, to raise a mutiny among the passengers of christ, that the one half may throw the other over board in the Sea. Fourthly, some Are like Jonab, down in the sides of the ship sleeping;
their Sea voyage in the ship is to gaine, to buy and sell Religion, and live on the winning, these that would draw in to themselves gaine from the publike now, would crucifie Christ for his coate.
their Sea voyage in the ship is to gain, to buy and fell Religion, and live on the winning, these that would draw in to themselves gain from the public now, would crucify christ for his coat.
Wee cannot but see winds and stormes, loud and mightie tossing the poore ship in Britaine; Pirates and robbers have made stops in the ship by plots, much underwater is come in.
we cannot but see winds and storms, loud and mighty tossing the poor ship in Britain; Pirates and robbers have made stops in the ship by plots, much underwater is come in.
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behold I will lay thy stones with faire colours, and lay thy foundations with Saphires. Christ can saile with contrary winds, yea the harbour is neare;
behold I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with Sapphires. christ can sail with contrary winds, yea the harbour is near;
and in shipwrack is assured of the land, and in saddest times, when God is farthest off, the children of God feele the smell of the flowers of the higher garden Romans 5. 3. Wee rejoyce,
and in shipwreck is assured of the land, and in Saddest times, when God is farthest off, the children of God feel the smell of the flowers of the higher garden Romans 5. 3. we rejoice,
If wee compare the Text with it selfe wee shall finde, hee was sleeping, who can neither slumber nor sleepe, and that hee is waking while hee is sleeping,
If we compare the Text with it self we shall find, he was sleeping, who can neither slumber nor sleep, and that he is waking while he is sleeping,
The mightie God giving infinite subsistence to a finite nature, Isa. 9. 6. Thirdly, here is an able and sufficient Saviour furnished to us, one who is more then a man;
The mighty God giving infinite subsistence to a finite nature, Isaiah 9. 6. Thirdly, Here is an able and sufficient Saviour furnished to us, one who is more then a man;
Qu. But the Godhead could not suffer nor be a passive subject of suffering, God therefore though bee had not made one person with the manhead, might have added actively strength to a man to endure and suffer all that Christ suffered.
Qu. But the Godhead could not suffer nor be a passive Subject of suffering, God Therefore though bee had not made one person with the manhead, might have added actively strength to a man to endure and suffer all that christ suffered.
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but in danger to bee burnt up with the extreame heate of the Sunne, yet if wee should imagine there were at the root of this same rose a cold refreshing Fountaine and Spring of water, sending up an oily and lively sope of life to the rose,
but in danger to be burned up with the extreme heat of the Sun, yet if we should imagine there were At the root of this same rose a cold refreshing Fountain and Spring of water, sending up an oily and lively soap of life to the rose,
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so that how much the parching heate of the Sunne consumed and wasted of the life and greenenesse of the Rose, the fountaine eternally furnished as much of new vigour and life to it, wee may thinke if the fountaine were eternall so to act upon the Rose, the Rose must bee eternally greene and never wither:
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So the flower of Issai, Jesus Christ the faire Rose of Sharon, that Lilly of the field never planted with hands, that blessed man who was a sonne without a father,
So the flower of Issai, jesus christ the fair Rose of Sharon, that Lily of the field never planted with hands, that blessed man who was a son without a father,
yet the blessed Godhead, in a personall union, was like an oily fountaine at his root, that contributed the active influence of life, courage, vigour and strength,
yet the blessed Godhead, in a personal Union, was like an oily fountain At his root, that contributed the active influence of life, courage, vigour and strength,
so the purple wounds and blood of Jesus Christ and all his infirmities received an excellent sweet lustre, worth and beautie from the glorious and more then golden Godhead of our true and living Arke the Sonne of God.
so the purple wounds and blood of jesus christ and all his infirmities received an excellent sweet lustre, worth and beauty from the glorious and more then golden Godhead of our true and living Ark the Son of God.
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O blessed bee our sure Ark. Now though suffering could not touch the Godhead passively, yet could the Godhead actively contribute to the strengthning of the Manhood for suffering.
Oh blessed bee our sure Ark Now though suffering could not touch the Godhead passively, yet could the Godhead actively contribute to the strengthening of the Manhood for suffering.
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Hence wee are to conceive if Christ the Redeemer, Christ personall, was a Standard-bearer that could not faint under all his sufferings and infirmities, Christ mysticall is more then men, I meane the Church of Christ must have also strength against all the persecutions of men;
Hence we Are to conceive if christ the Redeemer, christ personal, was a Standard-bearer that could not faint under all his sufferings and infirmities, christ mystical is more then men, I mean the Church of christ must have also strength against all the persecutions of men;
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there is a bone in the head of the Church, that is, strength in Christ that cannot bee broken, malignants shall fight against Mount Zion, but shall not prevaile, there was never any victory that the seed of the Serpent or Satan could obtaine against Christ,
there is a bone in the head of the Church, that is, strength in christ that cannot be broken, malignants shall fight against Mount Zion, but shall not prevail, there was never any victory that the seed of the Serpent or Satan could obtain against christ,
But they doe but thresh the waters, Christ hath indured more then the wrath of the King of Britaine, and beleeve it, hee shall bee victorious and shall prevaile.
But they do but thresh the waters, christ hath endured more then the wrath of the King of Britain, and believe it, he shall be victorious and shall prevail.
if Caesar had stepped in and usurped a headship over the Assembly convened in the name of Christ, Act. 15. and had said it seemed good to the Holy Ghost,
if Caesar had stepped in and usurped a headship over the Assembly convened in the name of christ, Act. 15. and had said it seemed good to the Holy Ghost,
and should put the name of the Emperours and Parliaments decrees on these which are called the decrees of the Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem, as they are called, Act. 16. 4. I conceive the Apostles would have called it a wronging of Christ the King of the Church, in his prerogative Royall,
and should put the name of the emperors and Parliaments decrees on these which Are called the decrees of the Apostles and Elders At Jerusalem, as they Are called, Act. 16. 4. I conceive the Apostles would have called it a wronging of christ the King of the Church, in his prerogative Royal,
for this poore argument, if it have any nerves, as it would cast upon us the doctrine of Papists and Jesuits to make the wayes of Christ odious, it hath as great strength against the preaching of the Gospel; for if Paul or any faithfull Pastor preach to the Magistrates of Berea that Christ, whom the Jewes crucified, is the onely Redeemer and Saviour of the world,
for this poor argument, if it have any nerves, as it would cast upon us the Doctrine of Papists and Jesuits to make the ways of christ odious, it hath as great strength against the preaching of the Gospel; for if Paul or any faithful Pastor preach to the Magistrates of Berea that christ, whom the Jews Crucified, is the only Redeemer and Saviour of the world,
and ex officio, they are not for that, with blind obedience to receive it, and not to search the Scriptures to try whether that which is preached bee agreeable to the Scriptures,
and ex Officio, they Are not for that, with blind Obedience to receive it, and not to search the Scriptures to try whither that which is preached be agreeable to the Scriptures,
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so if a Synod, by the holy Ghost, and the light of Scriptures determine any thing for discipline or censure, the Magistrate as hee may as a Christian try the word preached,
so if a Synod, by the holy Ghost, and the Light of Scriptures determine any thing for discipline or censure, the Magistrate as he may as a Christian try the word preached,
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but yet hee can no more as a Magistrate, and by his office prescribe such ecclesiastick Lawes, (as wee have Acts 15. v. 28, Act. 16. 4.) unto the Churches of God, or as a Magistrate and by his office judge them unlawfull,
but yet he can no more as a Magistrate, and by his office prescribe such ecclesiastic Laws, (as we have Acts 15. v. 28, Act. 16. 4.) unto the Churches of God, or as a Magistrate and by his office judge them unlawful,
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But wee shall hardly beleeve that the honorable Houses will take on them supreme authoritie above the Assemblies and courts of the Lord Jesus, or that they will give occasion to all the Protestant Churches in the world who prayeth for them, to write against their proceedings.
But we shall hardly believe that the honourable Houses will take on them supreme Authority above the Assemblies and Courts of the Lord jesus, or that they will give occasion to all the Protestant Churches in the world who Prayeth for them, to write against their proceedings.
when God seemeth to bee angry with all in the ship? Nay but Christ holdeth forth to us by his sleeping, that innocency and a good conscience can sleepe securely amidst the greatest calamities and stormes, and not bee afraid.
when God seems to be angry with all in the ship? Nay but christ holds forth to us by his sleeping, that innocency and a good conscience can sleep securely amid the greatest calamities and storms, and not be afraid.
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Secondly, God not onely saveth his owne from trouble, but also from the feare of trouble, Psal. 3. 5. I laid mee downe and slept. 6. I will not bee afraid of ten thousand of the people, that have set themselves against mee round about, Psal. 23. 4. Yea though I walke through the valley of the shadow of death, I will feare no evill.
Secondly, God not only Saveth his own from trouble, but also from the Fear of trouble, Psalm 3. 5. I laid me down and slept. 6. I will not be afraid of ten thousand of the people, that have Set themselves against me round about, Psalm 23. 4. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will Fear no evil.
Thirdly, there is yet a higher degree to which a good conscience can ascend, for Eliphaz saith, Iob 5. 22. At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh, faith is so above death, that it maketh a holy sporting at death, 1 Cor. 15. 55. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? It is much to looke death on the face and to laugh; beleeve and triumph.
Thirdly, there is yet a higher degree to which a good conscience can ascend, for Eliphaz Says, Job 5. 22. At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh, faith is so above death, that it makes a holy sporting At death, 1 Cor. 15. 55. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? It is much to look death on the face and to laugh; believe and triumph.
because peace with God maketh peace with bullets, and swords and speares, and these goe well together, Psal. 149. 6. Let the high prayses of God be in their mouth,
Because peace with God makes peace with bullets, and swords and spears, and these go well together, Psalm 149. 6. Let the high praises of God be in their Mouth,
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as there is neither raine nor winds above the second region of the ayre, therefore the Campe should bee purged of Achans. Secondly, unbeleefe hath a wide apprehension,
as there is neither rain nor winds above the second region of the air, Therefore the Camp should be purged of Achans. Secondly, unbelief hath a wide apprehension,
for when the beleever hath closed a covenant with death, not such a one as is Esay 28. 15. but such a covenant as taketh in Christ as a party with the beleever, in which hee is in Covenant with the wild beasts of the field, Hos. 2. 18. and with the stones of the fields,
for when the believer hath closed a Covenant with death, not such a one as is Isaiah 28. 15. but such a Covenant as Takes in christ as a party with the believer, in which he is in Covenant with the wild beasts of the field, Hos. 2. 18. and with the stones of the fields,
then is hee secure, for if death bee the Saints servant, 1 Cor. 3. 22. why but wee should have Law-suretie in Christ, with our servant, that death shall not hurt us? 1 Cor. 15. 55. and if the grave bee our bed of rest,
then is he secure, for if death be the Saints servant, 1 Cor. 3. 22. why but we should have Law-suretie in christ, with our servant, that death shall not hurt us? 1 Cor. 15. 55. and if the grave be our Bed of rest,
why should not the sick man bee at peace with his owne Couch, and with his owne post that conveyeth him over the water to heaven? the beleevers death is a sleepe, 1 Cor. 15. 6. 51. 1 Cor. 4. 14. then it must bee a sweet and sound sleepe,
why should not the sick man be At peace with his own Couch, and with his own post that conveyeth him over the water to heaven? the believers death is a sleep, 1 Cor. 15. 6. 51. 1 Cor. 4. 14. then it must be a sweet and found sleep,
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as is the sleep of the godly, whereas such as sleepe wrapped in such a winding-sheet as the sinnes of their youth, Job 20. 11. cannot have a sound sleepe,
as is the sleep of the godly, whereas such as sleep wrapped in such a winding-sheet as the Sins of their youth, Job 20. 11. cannot have a found sleep,
but as an ill conscience prophecyeth vengeance, as wee see in Hamans wife, Esth. 8. 13. and in Cain, Gen. 4. 14. so the bones of a reprobate in the grave must in a manner prophecie hell and wrath to him.
but as an ill conscience Prophesieth vengeance, as we see in Hamans wife, Esth. 8. 13. and in Cain, Gen. 4. 14. so the bones of a Reprobate in the grave must in a manner prophecy hell and wrath to him.
and worketh not for us, his arme seemeth to sleepe, Esay 51. 9. Awake, awake, put on strength O arme of the Lord, awake as in the ancient dayes, in the generations of old;
and works not for us, his arm seems to sleep, Isaiah 51. 9. Awake, awake, put on strength Oh arm of the Lord, awake as in the ancient days, in the generations of old;
and the winds, it was expedient that this storme should rise when Christ was sleeping, for it might seeme to arise against his will, if hee had beene waking:
and the winds, it was expedient that this storm should rise when christ was sleeping, for it might seem to arise against his will, if he had been waking:
or rather God of purpose will have extreame dangers to come on his Church, and hee will seeme to sleepe and to bee farre off, to waken up our sleeping faith.
or rather God of purpose will have extreme dangers to come on his Church, and he will seem to sleep and to be Far off, to waken up our sleeping faith.
and in this ship was carried Christ the hope of heaven, and all the ends of the earth, and the eleven Disciples were in the same danger, they had a word of promise that they should bee his witnesses to carry the Chariot of the Gospel to all the world,
and in this ship was carried christ the hope of heaven, and all the ends of the earth, and the eleven Disciples were in the same danger, they had a word of promise that they should be his Witnesses to carry the Chariot of the Gospel to all the world,
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and to subdue the nations to Christ by the preaching of the word, and were to be brought before Kings and rulers for a testimony to all nations, and to bee scourged, killed, persecuted of all men for Christs sake; here be both a promise,
and to subdue the Nations to christ by the preaching of the word, and were to be brought before Kings and Rulers for a testimony to all Nations, and to be scourged, killed, persecuted of all men for Christ sake; Here be both a promise,
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and mountaines on every side, here bee many deaths in a circle round about the Church, this is like to God sleeping and the wheeles of providence at a stand, there is no place for helpe from a creature except immediate omnipotency break a gap in the circle, and divide the red Sea;
and Mountains on every side, Here be many death's in a circle round about the Church, this is like to God sleeping and the wheels of providence At a stand, there is no place for help from a creature except immediate omnipotency break a gap in the circle, and divide the read Sea;
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the Church of God is a field of dry and dead bones, so as it is said, Ezek. 37. 2. Behold the bones were NONLATINALPHABET very or exceeding dry, and they say, Vers. 11. our hope is losed, and wee are cut off;
the Church of God is a field of dry and dead bones, so as it is said, Ezekiel 37. 2. Behold the bones were very or exceeding dry, and they say, Vers. 11. our hope is losed, and we Are Cut off;
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when hee seeth their strength is gone, Heb. that their hand is gone, and there is none shut up and left, when the Saints have neither hands nor feet, the Lord ariseth:
when he sees their strength is gone, Hebrew that their hand is gone, and there is none shut up and left, when the Saints have neither hands nor feet, the Lord arises:
nor misseth his harbour, so how hopelesse was the condition of the Church, when loving Jesus Christ is couched under a cold stone in the grave? the onely hope of Davids throane, he who was to restore the kingdome to Israel is gone;
nor misses his harbour, so how hopeless was the condition of the Church, when loving jesus christ is couched under a cold stone in the grave? the only hope of Davids throne, he who was to restore the Kingdom to Israel is gone;
Christ can drive his Chariot over mountaines and rocks and not breake one pin or wedge of it, poore nothing to omnipotency is as good as Speare and Shield.
christ can drive his Chariot over Mountains and Rocks and not break one pin or wedge of it, poor nothing to omnipotency is as good as Spear and Shield.
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2. Reas. This declares the depth of the wisedome of Gods unsearchable dispensation, he suffereth malignants to ride over his people, that hee may perfume the worke of hell in the enemies, who are,
2. Reas. This declares the depth of the Wisdom of God's unsearchable Dispensation, he suffers malignants to ride over his people, that he may perfume the work of hell in the enemies, who Are,
malignants plow the Church, and sow blood in the three kingdomes, the father of Christ the good husband man comes in to breake the clods and the fallow ground,
malignants blow the Church, and sow blood in the three kingdoms, the father of christ the good husband man comes in to break the clods and the fallow ground,
so when men thwart and crosse Gods will of precept, they serve Gods will of providence; a passenger walkes on the hatches of the ship toward the west, Sea,
so when men thwart and cross God's will of precept, they serve God's will of providence; a Passenger walks on the Hates of the ship towards the west, Sea,
and tide and winde doe carry both him, his motion and ship to the east, the wisedome of God the Pilot of his Church overpowereth mens intentions which are set on gaine, honour, factions, their owne by-ends, ease and pleasure.
and tide and wind do carry both him, his motion and ship to the east, the Wisdom of God the Pilot of his Church overpowereth men's intentions which Are Set on gain, honour, factions, their own by-ends, ease and pleasure.
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It is not unlike that when this worke now under the Lords wheeles in Britaine is come to a height of extreame desolation, that wee are at this, Lord, either now or never, and the Sea is come in at the broad side of the ship, that the Lord will deliver by some immediate way;
It is not unlike that when this work now under the lords wheels in Britain is come to a height of extreme desolation, that we Are At this, Lord, either now or never, and the Sea is come in At the broad side of the ship, that the Lord will deliver by Some immediate Way;
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seldome doth ever the Lord deliver his Church while their hope be gone, and what if it bee so here, that Parliaments, Assemblies, armies of and in both kingdomes, navies, shippings, treaties, victories can doe no more? and then the Lord arise,
seldom does ever the Lord deliver his Church while their hope be gone, and what if it be so Here, that Parliaments, Assemblies, armies of and in both kingdoms, navies, shippings, treaties, victories can do no more? and then the Lord arise,
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when persecuting Emperours, when bloody Babylon, when Hereticks, Kings the hornes of the beast that rose out of the Sea, fire, faggots, sword, torments have torne the sailes of Christs Ship, broken the Mast, drowned the passengers, yet wee live.
when persecuting emperors, when bloody Babylon, when Heretics, Kings the horns of the beast that rose out of the Sea, fire, faggots, sword, torments have torn the sails of Christ Ship, broken the Mast, drowned the passengers, yet we live.
What is death and the drowning of them all, so they have Christ with them? But Oh! Christ to their sense is as good as absent; for hee is fast alseepe;
What is death and the drowning of them all, so they have christ with them? But Oh! christ to their sense is as good as absent; for he is fast alseepe;
as these places prove, Psal. 16. 8, 9, 10. Psal. 23. 4. Psal. 46. 2. 3. Mic. 7. 8. Secondly, God is not present with his owne in trouble as the picture of a friend, who hath much love in his heart while hee stands at your bed side seeing you goe to a great hell through a little hell of sicknesse and paine,
as these places prove, Psalm 16. 8, 9, 10. Psalm 23. 4. Psalm 46. 2. 3. Mic. 7. 8. Secondly, God is not present with his own in trouble as the picture of a friend, who hath much love in his heart while he Stands At your Bed side seeing you go to a great hell through a little hell of sickness and pain,
But God is in a farre other manner present, Psal. 91. 15. I will bee with him in trouble, but this is not all, I will deliver him, Esay 43. 2. when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee,
But God is in a Far other manner present, Psalm 91. 15. I will be with him in trouble, but this is not all, I will deliver him, Isaiah 43. 2. when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee,
yea it is most strong, this presence of God with his owne in trouble maketh God and them so one, by Gods union of love, (for Gods love to us is infinitely more active to save us,
yea it is most strong, this presence of God with his own in trouble makes God and them so one, by God's Union of love, (for God's love to us is infinitely more active to save us,
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then either our faith and love to him) that the fire that burneth Jacob must also seise upon God, according to that, Zach. 2. 8. Hee that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of his eye.
then either our faith and love to him) that the fire that burns Jacob must also seize upon God, according to that, Zach 2. 8. He that touches you, touches the apple of his eye.
though hee should not deliver for the present, yet the smoake of hell and the paine of the furnace is so perfumed and over-gilded with the breathings of the love of Christ, that the paine of the furnace is allayed;
though he should not deliver for the present, yet the smoke of hell and the pain of the furnace is so perfumed and over-gilded with the breathings of the love of christ, that the pain of the furnace is allayed;
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So Lament. 1. 16. for these things I weepe, mine eye, mine eye runneth downe with water, yea but these sufferings are but the materiall object of weeping, there is a higher cause of weeping then that,
So Lament. 1. 16. for these things I weep, mine eye, mine eye Runneth down with water, yea but these sufferings Are but the material Object of weeping, there is a higher cause of weeping then that,
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and Heman, Psal. 88. 6. Thou hast laid mee in the lowest pit, in darknesse, in the depths. 7. Thy wrath lieth hard upon mee, thou afflictest mee with all thy waves;
and Heman, Psalm 88. 6. Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the depths. 7. Thy wrath lies hard upon me, thou afflictest me with all thy waves;
but this is the heaviest of all, 14. Lord why castest thou off my soule? why hidest thou thy face from mee? positive wrath is not so heavy as the meere negative absence of God.
but this is the Heaviest of all, 14. Lord why Chastest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me? positive wrath is not so heavy as the mere negative absence of God.
Mary her want of the man Christ is sad, but shee wants him under an higher reduplication, John 20. 13. The Angels say unto Mary Magdalen, Woman why weepest thou? shee answereth with a because, NONLATINALPHABET, Because they have taken away my Lord;
Marry her want of the man christ is sad, but she Wants him under an higher reduplication, John 20. 13. The Angels say unto Marry Magdalen, Woman why Weepest thou? she Answers with a Because,, Because they have taken away my Lord;
But it is so much the worse that it is said, Vers. 7. and the Canaanite and the Perizite dwelt then in the land, they had common enemies, and therefore striving was unseasonable;
But it is so much the Worse that it is said, Vers. 7. and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land, they had Common enemies, and Therefore striving was unseasonable;
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holy Joseph (when his brethren was in great distresse, falling out was unseasonable) therefore saith to them, Gen. 45. 24. See that yee fall not out by the way: Alas!
holy Joseph (when his brothers was in great distress, falling out was unseasonable) Therefore Says to them, Gen. 45. 24. See that ye fallen not out by the Way: Alas!
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it was a sad time with the Disciples neare to the time when the shepheard was smitten and they scattered sheepe, when Christ said, John 13. 35. By this shall all men know that yee are my Disciples, if yee love one another.
it was a sad time with the Disciples near to the time when the shepherd was smitten and they scattered sheep, when christ said, John 13. 35. By this shall all men know that ye Are my Disciples, if ye love one Another.
if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2. Fulfill my joy, that yee may bee like minded, having the same love, being of one accord,
if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and Mercies, 2. Fulfil my joy, that ye may be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord,
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love neighboureth with the sweet consolations of Christ, it is the birth, a fruit, an Apple growing on the spirit of Jesus, Gal. 5. 22. in the wombe and bowels of love lodgeth bowels of tender mercies;
love neighboureth with the sweet consolations of christ, it is the birth, a fruit, an Apple growing on the Spirit of jesus, Gal. 5. 22. in the womb and bowels of love lodgeth bowels of tender Mercies;
love is the breathings of heaven, love is the aire and element wee live in, in the highest new Jerusalem, 1 Cor. 13. 8. 13. The redeemeds breath smells of love, and love hath the smell of another world;
love is the breathings of heaven, love is the air and element we live in, in the highest new Jerusalem, 1 Cor. 13. 8. 13. The redeemeds breath smells of love, and love hath the smell of Another world;
it is a flower of Christs planting, the blessings and prayers of the good husbandman Christs Father came on the flower, Psal. 133. 3. The dew of God lieth all the night upon the leaves of the flower, it is alwayes greene.
it is a flower of Christ planting, the blessings and Prayers of the good husbandman Christ Father Come on the flower, Psalm 133. 3. The due of God lies all the night upon the leaves of the flower, it is always green.
Secondly, Christ our redeemer, whose wee are, being bought with a price, is a masse of love, hee hath a heart very hospitall to lodge all our infirmities;
Secondly, christ our redeemer, whose we Are, being bought with a price, is a mass of love, he hath a heart very hospital to lodge all our infirmities;
when hee saw his people, as touching the condition of their soule, like sheepe without a shepheard, NONLATINALPHABET, hee was bowelled with compassion toward them:
when he saw his people, as touching the condition of their soul, like sheep without a shepherd,, he was boweled with compassion towards them:
and of these it is said, hee shall gather the Lambes with his arme, and carry them in his bosome, two excellent sweet expressions, hee shall not throw his club at the Lambs,
and of these it is said, he shall gather the Lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, two excellent sweet expressions, he shall not throw his club At the Lambs,
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and have legges, and a little strength, yet the tendernesse of the bowels of compassion must yeeld them, some Christian condescension and accommodation,
and have legs, and a little strength, yet the tenderness of the bowels of compassion must yield them, Some Christian condescension and accommodation,
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and they must not bee forced and driven roughly, Christs Spirit is a spirit of accommodation, Sir Ile make you in despight of your teeth, is not for these,
and they must not be forced and driven roughly, Christ Spirit is a Spirit of accommodation, Sir I'll make you in despite of your teeth, is not for these,
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Yea Christ rideth and triumpheth in meeknesse, Zach. 9. 9. his horse hee rideth on, is meeknesse, Psal. 45. 4. it is spoken to him, Ride prosperously upon truth and meeknesse, and Psal. 147. 6. This Lord lifeth up the meeke, and Psal. 76. 9. bee will save all the meeke of the earth:
Yea christ rides and Triumpheth in meekness, Zach 9. 9. his horse he rides on, is meekness, Psalm 45. 4. it is spoken to him, Ride prosperously upon truth and meekness, and Psalm 147. 6. This Lord lifeth up the meek, and Psalm 76. 9. bee will save all the meek of the earth:
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Christs heart is King Solomons Chariot, the pillars of it is, (Cant. 3. 10.) Silver, the bottome thereof Gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof beeing paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.
Christ heart is King Solomons Chariot, the pillars of it is, (Cant 3. 10.) Silver, the bottom thereof Gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.
yea calumnies, salt writings on either side are not from that spirit of Christ which hath a hand to wipe teares off the faces of the mourners in Zion; To all raylings, all bitter mockings against Presbyteries and Assemblies, wee say, wee are desirous not to bee driven off the roade way to heaven,
yea calumnies, salt writings on either side Are not from that Spirit of christ which hath a hand to wipe tears off the faces of the mourners in Zion; To all railings, all bitter mockings against Presbyteries and Assemblies, we say, we Are desirous not to be driven off the road Way to heaven,
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when the sonnes of one father Independents and Presbyterians (spare mee, necessitie, not love of factions forceth mee to these tearmes) shall sing one song up before the throne, to him that liveth and reigneth for ever, that wee cannot gather heate and warmnesse of love in one arke,
when the Sons of one father Independents and Presbyterians (spare me, necessity, not love of factions forceth me to these terms) shall sing one song up before the throne, to him that lives and Reigneth for ever, that we cannot gather heat and warmness of love in one Ark,
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and can wee say one to another in heaven, hast thou sound me, O mine enemy? shall there bee any factions, any sides, either religious, of Presbyterian and independent in heaven,
and can we say one to Another in heaven, hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? shall there be any factions, any sides, either religious, of Presbyterian and independent in heaven,
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or nationall of England and Scotland (which yet differ not essentially (I am sure) but onely in the poore accidents of North and South ) and yet on earth wee must bee at daggers, at rentings, divisions;
or national of England and Scotland (which yet differ not essentially (I am sure) but only in the poor accidents of North and South) and yet on earth we must be At daggers, At rentings, divisions;
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Have wee need of Prelats and a high Commission Court, and pursevants sent out to hunt us for praying together, that they may reconcile us and unite us together,
Have we need of Prelates and a high Commission Court, and pursuivants sent out to hunt us for praying together, that they may reconcile us and unite us together,
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Christ is an uniting and a congregating Saviour, his blood and his spirit soweth and needleth together the hearts of the lambe and the Leopard, of the Calfe and of the young Lion, Esay 11. 6. Eighthly, the Saints of the most High are stiled the meeke of the earth, Esay 11. 4. there bee no meeke creatures on earth but the regenerate.
christ is an uniting and a congregating Saviour, his blood and his Spirit Soweth and needleth together the hearts of the lamb and the Leopard, of the Calf and of the young lion, Isaiah 11. 6. Eighthly, the Saints of the most High Are styled the meek of the earth, Isaiah 11. 4. there be no meek creatures on earth but the regenerate.
O what a spirit of accommodation was in that chosen vessel Paul! who said, 1 Cor. 9. 22. I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save same.
O what a Spirit of accommodation was in that chosen vessel Paul! who said, 1 Cor. 9. 22. I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save same.
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love planted by Christ is the Law of Christ, and why doe wee by ruptures and divisions labour to frustrate the end of Christs prayer, which is, John 17. 2. I pray (saith Christ) that they may all bee one,
love planted by christ is the Law of christ, and why do we by ruptures and divisions labour to frustrate the end of Christ prayer, which is, John 17. 2. I pray (Says christ) that they may all be one,
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why but wee should bee one amongst our selves? yea love is burnt in tender feeling and compassion with the very smoake of a brothers house that is on fire, 1 Cor. 13. 15. Love is not easily provoked;
why but we should be one among our selves? yea love is burned in tender feeling and compassion with the very smoke of a Brother's house that is on fire, 1 Cor. 13. 15. Love is not Easily provoked;
Love thinketh not evill, love must abound in love and charitable thoughts towards others, as every element aboundeth in its owne spheare, it thinketh not that the Saints doe hunt for a dominion over Saints. 6. Love rejoyceth not in iniquitie.
Love Thinketh not evil, love must abound in love and charitable thoughts towards Others, as every element Aboundeth in its own sphere, it Thinketh not that the Saints do hunt for a dominion over Saints. 6. Love Rejoiceth not in iniquity.
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Cursed bee that love that exulteth when malignants prevaile, and rejoyceth not when the cause of the Lord and his people are victorious. Love rejoyceth in the truth;
Cursed be that love that exulteth when malignants prevail, and Rejoiceth not when the cause of the Lord and his people Are victorious. Love Rejoiceth in the truth;
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then love is wounded and sicke when heresies and sects prevaile; and sigheth to see Altars multiplied, and that many false Christs and false teachers arise.
then love is wounded and sick when heresies and Sects prevail; and sigheth to see Altars multiplied, and that many false Christ and false Teachers arise.
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Wee cannot deny but God hath put his seale to the ministery of the servants of Christ that went from this to New England, and in the wisdome of God they saw and doe see, that libertie of conscience is no remedie,
we cannot deny but God hath put his seal to the Ministry of the Servants of christ that went from this to New England, and in the Wisdom of God they saw and do see, that liberty of conscience is no remedy,
But I know certainly a negative argument from the practise of Christ and the Apostles, because they stirred not up heathen Magistrates and Wolves, not fathers, to punish false teachers, is not good divinitie to infer libertie of conscience;
But I know Certainly a negative argument from the practice of christ and the Apostles, Because they stirred not up heathen Magistrates and Wolves, not Father's, to Punish false Teachers, is not good divinity to infer liberty of conscience;
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nor against the persecuting and killing of the Lord of Glory, nor against sedition, incests, tyranny over the Apostles and Christians, bribing and unjustice used against Paul by Felix and others who were subject to higher Magistrates,
nor against the persecuting and killing of the Lord of Glory, nor against sedition, incests, tyranny over the Apostles and Christians, bribing and unjustice used against Paul by Felix and Others who were Subject to higher Magistrates,
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any might inferre libertie of conversation in matters of the second table, no lesse then libertie of conscience in matters of the first table, if this argument hold good.
any might infer liberty of Conversation in matters of the second table, no less then liberty of conscience in matters of the First table, if this argument hold good.
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But the doctrine of Christ and his Apostles giveth to the Magistrate the Sword against evill doers, Rom. 13. 4. but teachers of false doctrine though in the matter of ceremonies, are evill doers, Phil. 3. 2. and they pervert soules, Act. 15. and kill soules,
But the Doctrine of christ and his Apostles gives to the Magistrate the Sword against evil doers, Rom. 13. 4. but Teachers of false Doctrine though in the matter of ceremonies, Are evil doers, Philip 3. 2. and they pervert Souls, Act. 15. and kill Souls,
and subvert whole houses, and make their followers twofold more the Children of hell, then they themselves, Matth. 23. 15. nor did wee ever dreame that the bloody sword was a mean of conversion of soules, the Gospel is so the onely power of God to salvation,
and subvert Whole houses, and make their followers twofold more the Children of hell, then they themselves, Matthew 23. 15. nor did we ever dream that the bloody sword was a mean of conversion of Souls, the Gospel is so the only power of God to salvation,
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but that hindereth not but the Magistrate is to restraine by a coercive power the man that teacheth that Jesus Christ is not true God consubstantiall with the Father, because the Sword ought to curbe the spreading of false doctrine, it followeth not that it is a meane of propagating true doctrine.
but that hindereth not but the Magistrate is to restrain by a coercive power the man that Teaches that jesus christ is not true God consubstantial with the Father, Because the Sword ought to curb the spreading of false Doctrine, it follows not that it is a mean of propagating true Doctrine.
It is too ordinary for us, because of the greatnesse of the stroake, and no present deliverance to put unkindnesse upon Christ, as here they complaine that Christ is carelesse of them,
It is too ordinary for us, Because of the greatness of the stroke, and no present deliverance to put unkindness upon christ, as Here they complain that christ is careless of them,
few of the Saints have ever beene in extremitie of heavie afflictions, but they have uttered hard thoughts of Christ, Psal. 77. as the Prophet in name of the Church,
few of the Saints have ever been in extremity of heavy afflictions, but they have uttered hard thoughts of christ, Psalm 77. as the Prophet in name of the Church,
when hee was troubled and his sore ran in the night, Vers. 7. saith, will the Lord cast off for ever? will hee bee favourable no more? 8. Is his mercy cleane gone? is his word or oracle rotten? 9. Hath hee forgotten to be gratious? hath hee in anger shut up his tender mercies? It is a strange word, Vers. 7. will hee bee favorable no more? will hee never put forth in action one act of good will againe? for the word NONLATINALPHABET is NONLATINALPHABET;
when he was troubled and his soar ran in the night, Vers. 7. Says, will the Lord cast off for ever? will he be favourable no more? 8. Is his mercy clean gone? is his word or oracle rotten? 9. Hath he forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender Mercies? It is a strange word, Vers. 7. will he be favourable no more? will he never put forth in actium one act of good will again? for the word is;
to this you may adde the cursing of the day that hee was borne in, Chap. 20. David, Psal. 31. when Vers. 12. hee was forgotten as a dead man, and laid aside by all the world,
to this you may add the cursing of the day that he was born in, Chap. 20. David, Psalm 31. when Vers. 12. he was forgotten as a dead man, and laid aside by all the world,
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nor care of them, they double the word, Master, master, and that is a check, being added to the other, carest thou not for us? it saith 1. that hee is worse then other masters, better serve any master then Christ, a master will care for his servants,
nor care of them, they double the word, Master, master, and that is a check, being added to the other, Carest thou not for us? it Says 1. that he is Worse then other Masters, better serve any master then christ, a master will care for his Servants,
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so hee can helpe them, no earthly master will sleepe, when hee knoweth his servants are drowning. 2. They object his sluggishnesse, carest thou not for us? hee bath neither love nor respect to us,
so he can help them, no earthly master will sleep, when he Knoweth his Servants Are drowning. 2. They Object his sluggishness, Carest thou not for us? he both neither love nor respect to us,
Secondly, apprehension putteth a bastard glowme upon Christ, and causeth us to take a false measure of Christ; Fancy hath strong operations, especially when it commeth in the roome and place of faith.
Secondly, apprehension putteth a bastard glowme upon christ, and Causes us to take a false measure of christ; Fancy hath strong operations, especially when it comes in the room and place of faith.
What could they imagine now but that the Sea will drowne Christ? hee had said to them, hee must bee delivered to the hands of sinners and bee crucified, or then, hee could walke upon the Sea and escape death,
What could they imagine now but that the Sea will drown christ? he had said to them, he must be Delivered to the hands of Sinners and be Crucified, or then, he could walk upon the Sea and escape death,
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and would let them goe to the mercie of the raging Seas, and perish in the waters? now this was a belying of the promises of God; Christ had both decreed and said that they behooved to bee his witnesses, and to carry his name to the Gentiles, and carry the chariot of the Gospel thorough all the world,
and would let them go to the mercy of the raging Seas, and perish in the waters? now this was a belying of the promises of God; christ had both decreed and said that they behooved to be his Witnesses, and to carry his name to the Gentiles, and carry the chariot of the Gospel through all the world,
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and be delivered up to Synagogues and councels, and bee beaten and scourged, and hated of all men for his names sake, now all these are dreams, they must bee drowned in the waters, through no other cause but the negligence and cold affection that their master Christ beareth to them,
and be Delivered up to Synagogues and Counsels, and be beaten and scourged, and hated of all men for his names sake, now all these Are dreams, they must be drowned in the waters, through no other cause but the negligence and cold affection that their master christ bears to them,
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though they had preferred him and his service to all the world. Wee are beasts under great temptations, and phantasie is all the wit that leadeth beasts,
though they had preferred him and his service to all the world. we Are beasts under great temptations, and fantasy is all the wit that leads beasts,
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hee that teacheth man knowledge, shall bee not know? Psal. 94. 10. and Vers. 13. Verely I have cleansed my heart in vaine, NONLATINALPHABET is an emptie thing,
he that Teaches man knowledge, shall be not know? Psalm 94. 10. and Vers. 13. Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, is an empty thing,
now old and gray haired judgements move us not, as the drowning of the old world, the destruction of Sodom with fire and brimstone, these are gone many hundreth yeares,
now old and grey haired Judgments move us not, as the drowning of the old world, the destruction of Sodom with fire and brimstone, these Are gone many Hundredth Years,
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therefore they affect not us, and the day of judgement is farre off, and where is the promise of his comming? say the scoffers, 2 Pet. 3. and so did the people, Ezek. 12. 27. Sonne of man behold they of the house of Israel say, The vision that hee seeth is for many dayes to come,
Therefore they affect not us, and the day of judgement is Far off, and where is the promise of his coming? say the scoffers, 2 Pet. 3. and so did the people, Ezekiel 12. 27. Son of man behold they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many days to come,
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keepe good and heavenly thoughts of Christ in the saddest times, Psal. 22. 2. O my God I cry by day and thou hearest not, in the night season I am not silent;
keep good and heavenly thoughts of christ in the Saddest times, Psalm 22. 2. O my God I cry by day and thou Hearst not, in the night season I am not silent;
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yea the contrary hee saith, Vers. 3. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. 4. Our fathers trusted in thee and were delivered;
yea the contrary he Says, Vers. 3. But thou art holy, Oh thou that Inhabitest the praises of Israel. 4. Our Father's trusted in thee and were Delivered;
these bee the ashes of a dead man, that went into the grave in faith and hope as Christ did, Psal. 16. 10. Beware of false imaginations of God in time of trouble.
these be the Ashes of a dead man, that went into the grave in faith and hope as christ did, Psalm 16. 10. Beware of false Imaginations of God in time of trouble.
Fancy can spin out and forge a God weake of memory, who hath forgotten his promises, Esay 49. 14, 15. wee cast behind us the promises in the day of trouble;
Fancy can spin out and forge a God weak of memory, who hath forgotten his promises, Isaiah 49. 14, 15. we cast behind us the promises in the day of trouble;
Prayer awaketh a seeming sleeping God, and puts him to it, wee cannot take a better course in trouble then to runne to Christ by prayer, Psal. 130. 1. Out of the deeps have I cryed unto thee, Psal. 18. 6. In my distresse I called upon the Lord:
Prayer awakes a seeming sleeping God, and puts him to it, we cannot take a better course in trouble then to run to christ by prayer, Psalm 130. 1. Out of the deeps have I cried unto thee, Psalm 18. 6. In my distress I called upon the Lord:
David used this weapon of prayer against his owne sonne Absolom, Psal. 3. Faith is not partiall, prayer is not selfie, David prayed and prophesied his sonnes destruction. 7. Arise O Lord, save mee;
David used this weapon of prayer against his own son Absalom, Psalm 3. Faith is not partial, prayer is not Self, David prayed and prophesied his Sons destruction. 7. Arise Oh Lord, save me;
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and praying in the spirit, and the spirit of prayer may bee wakened by judgement, but judgement is not the cause of praying in the godly, but the occasion.
and praying in the Spirit, and the Spirit of prayer may be wakened by judgement, but judgement is not the cause of praying in the godly, but the occasion.
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First, whether sinne or afflictions, this is a good signe, if we can pray with as great intention of spirit to bee delivered from the dominion of sinne,
First, whither sin or afflictions, this is a good Signen, if we can pray with as great intention of Spirit to be Delivered from the dominion of sin,
Secondly, if affliction put us to a humiliation for sinne, as sinne and the depth of griefe for sinne putteth us to condemne our selves without flattery and lying, the contrary of which is when in trouble wee give God good words,
Secondly, if affliction put us to a humiliation for sin, as sin and the depth of grief for sin putteth us to condemn our selves without flattery and lying, the contrary of which is when in trouble we give God good words,
and have within us lying hearts and thinke not so, as the people, Psal. 78. 34. who sought God when hee slew them, Vers. 36. Neverthelesse they did flatter him with their mouth,
and have within us lying hearts and think not so, as the people, Psalm 78. 34. who sought God when he slew them, Vers. 36. Nevertheless they did flatter him with their Mouth,
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Thirdly, when we are more anxious in our fasting for Zion, and the taking of the Arke of God, then for our selves, our Lawes, goods, houses, lives and liberties;
Thirdly, when we Are more anxious in our fasting for Zion, and the taking of the Ark of God, then for our selves, our Laws, goods, houses, lives and Liberties;
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when David made the 25. Psalme the troubles of his heart were inlarged, but this was one of his great suits when hee had cause to mind himselfe, 22. Redeeme Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
when David made the 25. Psalm the Troubles of his heart were enlarged, but this was one of his great suits when he had cause to mind himself, 22. redeem Israel, Oh God, out of all his Troubles.
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Fourthly, when the circumcised heart is humbled, and the people shall not faint and expire through want of faith, by which the just liveth. 2. When they shall not so murmure and wrestle against the rod as a wilde Bull taken and lying in a net, which having lost strength and feet,
Fourthly, when the circumcised heart is humbled, and the people shall not faint and expire through want of faith, by which the just lives. 2. When they shall not so murmur and wrestle against the rod as a wild Bull taken and lying in a net, which having lost strength and feet,
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These three are excellently expressed, Esay 51. 20. Thy sonnes have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets (for in the meetings of wayes the wild bull is catched in the net) as a wild bull in a net;
These three Are excellently expressed, Isaiah 51. 20. Thy Sons have fainted, they lie At the head of all the streets (for in the meetings of ways the wild bull is catched in the net) as a wild bull in a net;
and cry, it was better with us in Aegypt, und•r the Prelates, and their brick and clay and toyling, under ceremonies, Officiall Courts, tyranny of conscience,
and cry, it was better with us in Egypt, und•r the Prelates, and their brick and clay and toiling, under ceremonies, Official Courts, tyranny of conscience,
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and 4. when the people shall as it were, with pleasure and good will (for so the word Levit. 26. 41. NONLATINALPHABET signifieth) accept of the punishment of their iniquitie, a kindly and willing satisfaction of heart in the rod of God in so farre,
and 4. when the people shall as it were, with pleasure and good will (for so the word Levit. 26. 41. signifies) accept of the punishment of their iniquity, a kindly and willing satisfaction of heart in the rod of God in so Far,
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and with good will doe justifie God in his afflicting them, as Lament. 3. 41, 42. Micah. 7. 9. Esa. 39. 8. this willing accepting of the rod, (I say) is a speaking signe that the rod of God is sanctified.
and with good will do justify God in his afflicting them, as Lament. 3. 41, 42. micah. 7. 9. Isaiah 39. 8. this willing accepting of the rod, (I say) is a speaking Signen that the rod of God is sanctified.
Hee first rebuketh the noble man and all his nation for unbeleefe, and then healeth his sonne, John 4. 48, 49, 50. Hee first chideth Martha out of her unbeleefe,
He First Rebuketh the noble man and all his Nation for unbelief, and then heals his son, John 4. 48, 49, 50. He First chideth Martha out of her unbelief,
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First, the crosse is a mystery to us and a dumbe teacher, wee understand not the language and the grammar of the rod, the man of wisedome knowes it, Mic. 6. 9. Vengeance is written on the wall before Belshazzer; but it is in unknowne language, hee doth not understand it.
First, the cross is a mystery to us and a dumb teacher, we understand not the language and the grammar of the rod, the man of Wisdom knows it, Mic. 6. 9. Vengeance is written on the wall before Belshazzar; but it is in unknown language, he does not understand it.
as are in Scotland, delivered to Satan and excommunicated, while these taste of the Gall and wormwood of the wrath of God in this warre, the hand of God cannot bee removed,
as Are in Scotland, Delivered to Satan and excommunicated, while these taste of the Gall and wormwood of the wrath of God in this war, the hand of God cannot be removed,
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The whoredomes of Popish Aegypt, and the ceremonies, the inventions of men are not mourned for by the pastors of the Lord, sure, I am, not by most of the Ministers in Scotland: What can wee say for our confidence in our Armies, our multitude, Parliaments, Navies, our extortion, oppression, unjustice, hollow-heartednesse in the cause of God, our lying, cousening, budding and bribing, our breach of our Covenant, denying of justice to the oppressed, to the widow, strangers,
The whoredoms of Popish Egypt, and the ceremonies, the Inventions of men Are not mourned for by the Pastors of the Lord, sure, I am, not by most of the Ministers in Scotland: What can we say for our confidence in our Armies, our multitude, Parliaments, Navies, our extortion, oppression, unjustice, hollowheartedness in the cause of God, our lying, cosening, budding and bribing, our breach of our Covenant, denying of Justice to the oppressed, to the widow, Strangers,
and Orphans, to the poore and needy, the abominable and daring opinions of God, his Sonne Christ, his Church, his Sacraments and free grace and sanctification and holinesse in this land? Thirdly, judgements on a land or a person are the cup of the Lords fury:
and Orphans, to the poor and needy, the abominable and daring opinions of God, his Son christ, his Church, his Sacraments and free grace and sanctification and holiness in this land? Thirdly, Judgments on a land or a person Are the cup of the lords fury:
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nor hath the Lord time to allure them in the wildernesse, Hos. 2. 14. as Ephraim was in the Oven as a Cake unturned: poore Germany hath not beene slenderly dipped in,
nor hath the Lord time to allure them in the Wilderness, Hos. 2. 14. as Ephraim was in the Oven as a Cake unturned: poor Germany hath not been slenderly dipped in,
3. 28, 29, 30. and resolve to beare the indignation of the Lord, because we have sinned, Mic. 7. 9. and it is good we be threshed while we be so broken as we may remember, and bee confounded,
3. 28, 29, 30. and resolve to bear the Indignation of the Lord, Because we have sinned, Mic. 7. 9. and it is good we be threshed while we be so broken as we may Remember, and be confounded,
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The ground of their doubting and unbeleefe is excessive and immoderate feare, not simply feare, therefore Marke saith, NONLATINALPHABET, why are you so fearefull? hee saith not;
The ground of their doubting and unbelief is excessive and immoderate Fear, not simply Fear, Therefore Mark Says,, why Are you so fearful? he Says not;
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What fire was in Peter a Fisher is but made holy zeale in Peter the Apostle; no man is the worse that hee come through the new Physitians hands; hee maketh brasse Gold:
What fire was in Peter a Fisher is but made holy zeal in Peter the Apostle; no man is the Worse that he come through the new Physicians hands; he makes brass Gold:
The Man Christ that chosen flower, and the rarest pearle of sinlesse nature both wept, Job. 11. 35. Luke 19. 42. and was feared, Luke 22. 44. Heb. 5. 7. 2 Propos. Grace but removeth the scumme, and exorbitances of our affections:
The Man christ that chosen flower, and the Rarest pearl of sinless nature both wept, Job. 11. 35. Luke 19. 42. and was feared, Lycia 22. 44. Hebrew 5. 7. 2 Propos. Grace but Removeth the scum, and exorbitances of our affections:
it moveth not as nature doth, to seeke its own being and life, but with subordination to God. Bee angry, but sinne not, holdeth in all; Feare, but sinne not;
it moves not as nature does, to seek its own being and life, but with subordination to God. be angry, but sin not, holds in all; fear, but sin not;
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Love the Creature, but sinne not; Trust holy men, but sinne not; Sorrow at calamities, but sinne not. Grace is a straight line that measureth both it selfe, and all crooked lines.
Love the Creature, but sin not; Trust holy men, but sin not; Sorrow At calamities, but sin not. Grace is a straight line that measureth both it self, and all crooked lines.
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Secondly, grace is an excellent skreene between the soule and the burning heat of affections, it is a strong banke to keepe off over-swelling tides of lusts in the soule;
Secondly, grace is an excellent skreen between the soul and the burning heat of affections, it is a strong bank to keep off overswelling tides of Lustiest in the soul;
when affections start up without leave of the grace of God, then a man according to Gods heart David will but utterly destroy Nabal and all hee hath, the Disciples,
when affections start up without leave of the grace of God, then a man according to God's heart David will but utterly destroy Nabal and all he hath, the Disciples,
and loppeth off from our affections all the wanton and luxuriant branches, that is a sweet fruite of the grace of God, 1 Cor. 7. 29. But this I say, Brethren, the time is short, it remaineth that both they that have wives, bee as though they had none. 30. And they that weepe,
and loppeth off from our affections all the wanton and luxuriant branches, that is a sweet fruit of the grace of God, 1 Cor. 7. 29. But this I say, Brothers, the time is short, it remains that both they that have wives, be as though they had none. 30. And they that weep,
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Hence their precipitations, Master, master, and their complaint, carest thou not for us? our affections in great dangers runne with the head formost, not onely before the light of faith,
Hence their precipitations, Master, master, and their complaint, Carest thou not for us? our affections in great dangers run with the head foremost, not only before the Light of faith,
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and therefore as Matthew relates the story, Christ said to them, why are yee fearfull O yee of little faith? and as Marke saith, 4. 40. How is it that you have no faith? and Luke saith, where is your faith? that is, they had little or no great strength of faith, with this fear, it being mixed with much doubting;
and Therefore as Matthew relates the story, christ said to them, why Are ye fearful Oh ye of little faith? and as Mark Says, 4. 40. How is it that you have no faith? and Lycia Says, where is your faith? that is, they had little or no great strength of faith, with this Fear, it being mixed with much doubting;
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so that death and afflictions looke on us with a more ugly and awsome countenance, the more of the sunne bee covered in an eclipse, the greater is the darknesse:
so that death and afflictions look on us with a more ugly and awesome countenance, the more of the sun be covered in an eclipse, the greater is the darkness:
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and how it secondeth the faithfulnesse of God, to make good his owne promises, our corrupt affections arising in their strength are great enemies to righteous judging.
and how it secondeth the faithfulness of God, to make good his own promises, our corrupt affections arising in their strength Are great enemies to righteous judging.
It is much to know the causes of this present warre in the rwo kingdomes, some say it is because libertie is not given to every man to live in what Religion hee pleaseth,
It is much to know the Causes of this present war in the rwo kingdoms, Some say it is Because liberty is not given to every man to live in what Religion he Pleases,
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Others say rebellion against the King is the cause, but rather the not timous rising to helpe the Lord, and his oppressed people against the mightie is the cause.
Others say rebellion against the King is the cause, but rather the not timous rising to help the Lord, and his oppressed people against the mighty is the cause.
The defection of both kingdomes to altar worship, imagerie, idolatry, Popish and Arminian Doctrine, the articles of Perth Assembly followed and practised in our owne kingdome without repentance, the ignorance of God, people perishing for want of knowledge, both under prelacy,
The defection of both kingdoms to altar worship, imagery, idolatry, Popish and Arminian Doctrine, the Articles of Perth Assembly followed and practised in our own Kingdom without Repentance, the ignorance of God, people perishing for want of knowledge, both under Prelacy,
and it is to bee feared that if Presbyteriall government bee erected in this land (as wee hope it shall) if this bee not taken heed to, it shall continue a judgement on the Land,
and it is to be feared that if Presbyterial government be erected in this land (as we hope it shall) if this be not taken heed to, it shall continue a judgement on the Land,
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or congregationall way as many time-servers doe) and shall hate and persecute the power of godlinesse under the pretence of Sectaries, Brownists, Separatists, independents, and the like,
or congregational Way as many time-servers doe) and shall hate and persecute the power of godliness under the pretence of Sectaries, Brownists, Separatists, independents, and the like,
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and retaining an Antichristian and rotten heart shall doe what in them lies, under that colour to vex, oppresse and banish many godly men out of the land.
and retaining an Antichristian and rotten heart shall do what in them lies, under that colour to vex, oppress and banish many godly men out of the land.
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But this is to bee considered, if it were not needfull there were a Fast through both kingdomes to deale with God to find out the true causes of our fastings,
But this is to be considered, if it were not needful there were a Fast through both kingdoms to deal with God to find out the true Causes of our Fastings,
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Job when God visited him desired to know wherefore God contended with him: it is a sad thing to lye drowned under unknown and fatherlesse plagues, wee being ignorant of the causes of Gods judgement;
Job when God visited him desired to know Wherefore God contended with him: it is a sad thing to lie drowned under unknown and fatherless plagues, we being ignorant of the Causes of God's judgement;
) and wee first retort the lying libell upon Christ ▪ O! Christ hath forgotten to bee mercifull, wee see Christ in the false glasse, in our extreame suffering, our sinne and apprehension joyning together.
) and we First retort the lying libel upon christ ▪ OH! christ hath forgotten to be merciful, we see christ in the false glass, in our extreme suffering, our sin and apprehension joining together.
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Should wee suppose that the Creator of nature did suspend his influence, all naturall operations should cease, there should bee no motion in the Sunne, it should neither rise nor goe downe, the raine should not fall, the wind should not blow, living things could not move, Beasts could not walke, Fowels could not fly, Fishes could not swimme, Roses, Flowers,
Should we suppose that the Creator of nature did suspend his influence, all natural operations should cease, there should be no motion in the Sun, it should neither rise nor go down, the rain should not fallen, the wind should not blow, living things could not move, Beasts could not walk, Fowels could not fly, Fish could not swim, Roses, Flowers,
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so Christ in the spheare of grace being the first mover, if his influence stand still, all our wheeles as wanting oyle and motion gather rust and stand still;
so christ in the sphere of grace being the First mover, if his influence stand still, all our wheels as wanting oil and motion gather rust and stand still;
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Paul cannot call Jesus Lord, the Spouse runneth not, for the bridegroome will not draw, Can. 1. David dieth and withereth a hundreth deaths; for God hides his face.
Paul cannot call jesus Lord, the Spouse Runneth not, for the bridegroom will not draw, Can. 1. David Dieth and withereth a Hundredth death's; for God hides his face.
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Thirdly, when extreame danger is neare and the Army foyled, and the enemy entering in at the ports, our courage is as farre to seeke as ever was the courage of the Apostles. Oh then wee are gone, this is our death, the cause is now losed, Christ is buried, hee cannot rise againe, Esay 7. 2. It was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederat with Ephraim,
Thirdly, when extreme danger is near and the Army foiled, and the enemy entering in At the ports, our courage is as Far to seek as ever was the courage of the Apostles. O then we Are gone, this is our death, the cause is now losed, christ is buried, he cannot rise again, Isaiah 7. 2. It was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim,
though hee have dominion over both soule and body, remember what a forgetting of God it is to feare the creature in Gods cause, Esay 51. 12. I, even I am hee that comforteth you, who art thou that shalt bee afraid of a man that shall die,
though he have dominion over both soul and body, Remember what a forgetting of God it is to Fear the creature in God's cause, Isaiah 51. 12. I, even I am he that comforts you, who art thou that shalt be afraid of a man that shall die,
and of the Sonne of man that shall bee made as grasse? is it so great a sinne to feare man? ay, the next words beare no lesse. 13. and forgettest the Lord thy maker that stretched out the heaven,
and of the Son of man that shall be made as grass? is it so great a sin to Fear man? ay, the next words bear no less. 13. and forgettest the Lord thy maker that stretched out the heaven,
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That which Christ first seeketh, and first misseth in any is their faith. Where is your faith? by comparing the Evangelists together a little faith is faith,
That which christ First seeks, and First misses in any is their faith. Where is your faith? by comparing the Evangelists together a little faith is faith,
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the meanest of the elect is no lesse a chosen Senator inrolled in the booke of life then Abraham, or great Moses. Secondly, all the Saints are equally ransomed and equally married on Christ, there was no greater ransome of Christs blood given for Job, David, the Apostles then for thee, O thou the least of Saints.
the Meanest of the elect is no less a chosen Senator enrolled in the book of life then Abraham, or great Moses. Secondly, all the Saints Are equally ransomed and equally married on christ, there was no greater ransom of Christ blood given for Job, David, the Apostles then for thee, Oh thou the least of Saints.
3 Conclus. Those who have a great faith in habit, many have a little faith in act, and the Disciples who had forsaken all and followed Christ, must have a great measure of faith of fiduciall adherence; it is a great faith to renounce all our bosome-lovers for Christ: Though 2. their faith of light, or in regard of knowledge was weak;
3 Conclusion. Those who have a great faith in habit, many have a little faith in act, and the Disciples who had forsaken all and followed christ, must have a great measure of faith of fiducial adherence; it is a great faith to renounce all our bosome-lovers for christ: Though 2. their faith of Light, or in regard of knowledge was weak;
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they not knowing Christs death and resurrection, which are principal Articles of faith, Matth. 16. 21, 22, 23. Joh. 20 9. Yet in this present act their faith was weake.
they not knowing Christ death and resurrection, which Are principal Articles of faith, Matthew 16. 21, 22, 23. John 20 9. Yet in this present act their faith was weak.
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The habit of faith is not the compleate and onely cause of beleeving. 1. Because then the regenerate from the first moment of their regeneration to their dying day, should alwayes beleeve, which is repugnant to Scripture and all experience;
The habit of faith is not the complete and only cause of believing. 1. Because then the regenerate from the First moment of their regeneration to their dying day, should always believe, which is repugnant to Scripture and all experience;
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for the habit of faith, and the seed of God alwayes remaineth in them, even when they sin, they lose not that, Joh. 3. 9. 1 Ioh. 2. 27, 28, 29. Ioh. 4. 14. Ier. 32. 40, 41. Esay 59. 21. 2. We are not Lords, having by free-will a dominion over the habit of faith, to stirre it up into acts when wee please;
for the habit of faith, and the seed of God always remains in them, even when they sin, they loose not that, John 3. 9. 1 John 2. 27, 28, 29. John 4. 14. Jeremiah 32. 40, 41. Isaiah 59. 21. 2. We Are not lords, having by freewill a dominion over the habit of faith, to stir it up into acts when we please;
for then, these that have the habit need not to pray for the actuall influence of the grace of God, to worke in them to will and to doe, against many Scriptures,
for then, these that have the habit need not to pray for the actual influence of the grace of God, to work in them to will and to do, against many Scriptures,
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Secondly, if the intention of the degrees of actuall beleeving were in our power, Paul did not well to ascribe his labouring more abundantly to the grace of God, and not to himselfe, 1 Cor. 15. 10. But I laboured more abundantly then they all;
Secondly, if the intention of the Degrees of actual believing were in our power, Paul did not well to ascribe his labouring more abundantly to the grace of God, and not to himself, 1 Cor. 15. 10. But I laboured more abundantly then they all;
so is faith expressed by a marriage word, Wee are freed from the Law, Rom. 7. 4. NONLATINALPHABET that yee should bee for another husband, that yee should bee maried on another lover.
so is faith expressed by a marriage word, we Are freed from the Law, Rom. 7. 4. that ye should be for Another husband, that ye should be married on Another lover.
Againe faith commeth not onely from discourse, and the morall perswasion of the holy Ghost making use of sanctified reason, but also sometime from a meere spirituall instinct,
Again faith comes not only from discourse, and the moral persuasion of the holy Ghost making use of sanctified reason, but also sometime from a mere spiritual instinct,
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and knowes not whether the promise and the Saviour belongeth to us or not, even as the infant that can make no use of discourse relieth and trusteth to the mother or nurse for milke, by meere instinct, having neither promise nor experience for it,
and knows not whither the promise and the Saviour belongeth to us or not, even as the infant that can make no use of discourse Relieth and Trusteth to the mother or nurse for milk, by mere instinct, having neither promise nor experience for it,
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Paul, Rom. 7. 14. saith of him selfe, I am carnall sold under sinne, hee useth the passive Verbe NONLATINALPHABET, that which is put to the market to bee made away for money, were it man or woman, is a patient,
Paul, Rom. 7. 14. Says of him self, I am carnal sold under sin, he uses the passive Verb, that which is put to the market to be made away for money, were it man or woman, is a patient,
But Ahab had another marke, Elias said to him, 1 King. 20. •0. NONLATINALPHABET thou hast sold thy selfe to worke wickednesse in the sight of the Lord, hee that is sold is not sui juris, not his owne man, the flesh in that act prevaileth over him, the renewed will saying the contrary.
But Ahab had Another mark, Elias said to him, 1 King. 20. •0. thou hast sold thy self to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord, he that is sold is not sui Juris, not his own man, the Flesh in that act prevails over him, the renewed will saying the contrary.
so is the word, Luke 21. 24. They shall fall by the edge of the Sword, NONLATINALPHABET, and shall bee led captive unto all nations, Rom. 16. 17. Salute Andronicus and Junia my kinsmen, NONLATINALPHABET and fellow prisoners. Now in a taken captive there bee two things expressing the nature of infirmities,
so is the word, Lycia 21. 24. They shall fallen by the edge of the Sword,, and shall be led captive unto all Nations, Rom. 16. 17. Salute Andronicus and Junia my kinsmen, and fellow Prisoners. Now in a taken captive there be two things expressing the nature of infirmities,
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So the beleever is like a sicke man walking up a mount, his will and desire is quicker in climbing up to bee at the top of the mount, then his legges are.
So the believer is like a sick man walking up a mount, his will and desire is quicker in climbing up to be At the top of the mount, then his legs Are.
The last practicall inditement of conscience that leadeth on in these sinnes of infirmitie is broken, shaken, divided, it is not a kindly consent the captive giveth to obey his keepers,
The last practical indictment of conscience that leads on in these Sins of infirmity is broken, shaken, divided, it is not a kindly consent the captive gives to obey his keepers,
and therefore there is complaynings under these sinnes, as Paul doth, Rom. 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver mee from the body of this death? Hence the poore man is so gravelled with a body of sinne, that his confined desires take strength from the strong walls of the prison, that hee would gladly bee in heaven, where hee shall sinne no more,
and Therefore there is complainings under these Sins, as Paul does, Rom. 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Hence the poor man is so graveled with a body of sin, that his confined Desires take strength from the strong walls of the prison, that he would gladly be in heaven, where he shall sin no more,
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or an Oate Reed that is already bruised, the word is halfe-breaking, as Gen. 25. 22. The Twinns struggle or shalter one another in the wombe, but they killed not one another;
or an Oat Reed that is already Bruised, the word is halfe-breaking, as Gen. 25. 22. The Twins struggle or shalter one Another in the womb, but they killed not one Another;
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and the smoaking flax is a dying out candle in the socket, except more oyle bee added to it, it is gone, the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies the dimme eyes of old men, Gen. 27. 4. Job 17. 7. so the weake beleever and the fainting faith may from this easily be knowne.
and the smoking flax is a dying out candle in the socket, except more oil be added to it, it is gone, the word signifies the dim eyes of old men, Gen. 27. 4. Job 17. 7. so the weak believer and the fainting faith may from this Easily be known.
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now the Sea rages, the storme is tempestuous, God hath not as yet awaked in the three Kingdomes for our deliverance, beleeve, faith cannot strike saile to hell or death, Rom. 8. 37. faith can make a passage between hell and heaven;
now the Sea rages, the storm is tempestuous, God hath not as yet awaked in the three Kingdoms for our deliverance, believe, faith cannot strike sail to hell or death, Rom. 8. 37. faith can make a passage between hell and heaven;
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Glory is the prime flower of the Crowne and Royall Prerogative of Christ, and it changeth Christ in a sleeping man, there must bee then more high treason here against the Royall honour of Christ then in all sins, it is from unbeleefe that that complaint is made, Jer. 14. 8. Why shouldest thou bee as a stranger in the land,
Glory is the prime flower of the Crown and Royal Prerogative of christ, and it changes christ in a sleeping man, there must be then more high treason Here against the Royal honour of christ then in all Sins, it is from unbelief that that complaint is made, Jer. 14. 8. Why Shouldst thou be as a stranger in the land,
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Will hee cast the rod in the fire till hee have done his worke in mount Zion? God principally aymeth that this shall bee the end of his fire in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem, which hee saith, Ezek. 7. 16. But they that escape of them shall escape,
Will he cast the rod in the fire till he have done his work in mount Zion? God principally aimeth that this shall be the end of his fire in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem, which he Says, Ezekiel 7. 16. But they that escape of them shall escape,
faith maketh not heart-separation from faith, the estrangement of affection from any in whom there is any thing of Christ is from the flesh, contrary to faith,
faith makes not heart-separation from faith, the estrangement of affection from any in whom there is any thing of christ is from the Flesh, contrary to faith,
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in conjugation kal cum NONLATINALPHABET it is to destroy, Mal. 2. 3. Behold I will destroy your seed, Esay 54. 9. I have sworne I will not bee angry with thee, neither rebuke thee.
in conjugation kal cum it is to destroy, Malachi 2. 3. Behold I will destroy your seed, Isaiah 54. 9. I have sworn I will not be angry with thee, neither rebuke thee.
2. It is to hinder the enemies in their ill courses, Zach. 3. 2. The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan, Mal. 3. 11. I will rebuke the devourer for your sake, Psal. 68. 30. Lord rebuke the company of the Spearemen:
2. It is to hinder the enemies in their ill courses, Zach 3. 2. The Lord rebuke thee, Oh Satan, Malachi 3. 11. I will rebuke the devourer for your sake, Psalm 68. 30. Lord rebuke the company of the Spearmen:
it holdeth forth the acts of omnipotency in Christ, such as is his act of creating of an immediate faire sweet calme out of a contrary, out of a boysterous and stormy Sea. God hath some peeces in which is stamped so much of a legible and evident omnipotency,
it holds forth the acts of omnipotency in christ, such as is his act of creating of an immediate fair sweet Cam out of a contrary, out of a boisterous and stormy Sea. God hath Some Pieces in which is stamped so much of a legible and evident omnipotency,
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now the aire being so weake, so yeelding an Element, it were unpossible that the heavy and ponderous earth should have beene seated on the emptie and fluid aire to rest in it these five thousand yeares,
now the air being so weak, so yielding an Element, it were unpossible that the heavy and ponderous earth should have been seated on the empty and fluid air to rest in it these five thousand Years,
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except omnipotency had done it, for the aire of it selfe is very nothing to hold up the globe of the earth, Job 38. 5. Who hath layd the measures of the earth,
except omnipotency had done it, for the air of it self is very nothing to hold up the Globe of the earth, Job 38. 5. Who hath laid the measures of the earth,
if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6. Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastned? or who layd the corner stone thereof? there bee three great questions here, that few can answer but God.
if thou Knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6. Whereupon Are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof? there be three great questions Here, that few can answer but God.
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Thirdly, and how the whole weight is sustained, is more then wee can tell, and it is no lesse wonder, Psal. 104. 2. who stretcheth out the heaven as a curtaine.
Thirdly, and how the Whole weight is sustained, is more then we can tell, and it is no less wonder, Psalm 104. 2. who Stretcheth out the heaven as a curtain.
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What a power must it bee, to spread over all nations of the earth, the elements and creatures in Sea and land, such a large white molten webbe of Crystall glasse, that hath beene spread over our head, from the east end of the world to the west,
What a power must it be, to spread over all Nations of the earth, the elements and creatures in Sea and land, such a large white melted web of Crystal glass, that hath been spread over our head, from the east end of the world to the west,
and north and south, and there is not an hole in the webbe, these five thousand yeares. (2) The Sea is a fluid huge great body, where can there bee a bottle to containe it? 2. When it swelleth and rageth with mightie winds,
and north and south, and there is not an hold in the web, these five thousand Years. (2) The Sea is a fluid huge great body, where can there be a Bottle to contain it? 2. When it Swells and rages with mighty winds,
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God hath put an Iron doore upon the Sea, and put it under an Act and Law of omnipotency, that it shall not devoure and overwhelme the earth, Jer. 5. 22. he hath placed the sand for the bound of the Sea, by a perpetuall decree.
God hath put an Iron door upon the Sea, and put it under an Act and Law of omnipotency, that it shall not devour and overwhelm the earth, Jer. 5. 22. he hath placed the sand for the bound of the Sea, by a perpetual Decree.
(3.) The Seas, as all the rest of the creatures, are by the first sinne of man, broken out of the covenant of peace, betweene us and them in the state of innocency,
(3.) The Seas, as all the rest of the creatures, Are by the First sin of man, broken out of the Covenant of peace, between us and them in the state of innocency,
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and warre is denounced betweene us and them, the fire should burne us, the water hath Law to drowne us, the aire to suffocate us, the earth a Commission to swallow us up quick,
and war is denounced between us and them, the fire should burn us, the water hath Law to drown us, the air to suffocated us, the earth a Commission to swallow us up quick,
and if the Lord should not rebuke the fury of the creature, (for some sparkes of Gods wrath yet resideth in the creature) they have yet an inclination to revenge the quarrell of the treason that wee committed against their King,
and if the Lord should not rebuke the fury of the creature, (for Some sparks of God's wrath yet resideth in the creature) they have yet an inclination to revenge the quarrel of the treason that we committed against their King,
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as the Glutton and Drunkard imployeth meat and drinke against God, the vaine persons their vaine apparell, their patched faces, bare breasts and shoulders,
as the Glutton and Drunkard employeth meat and drink against God, the vain Persons their vain apparel, their patched faces, bore breasts and shoulders,
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If wee looke spiritually now upon Gods dealing to these kingdomes, the sword hath a charge from God to come against these lands, Ezek. 21. 14. Therefore, Sonne of man, prophecy and smite thine hands together,
If we look spiritually now upon God's dealing to these kingdoms, the sword hath a charge from God to come against these Lands, Ezekiel 21. 14. Therefore, Son of man, prophecy and smite thine hands together,
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and let the Sword bee doubled the third time, the sword of the slaine, it is the sword of the great men that are slaine, which entreth into their privie Chambers:
and let the Sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain, it is the sword of the great men that Are slain, which entereth into their privy Chambers:
how long will it bee ere thou bee quiet? put up thy selfe into thy scabbard, rest and be still. 7. How can it bee quiet seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against.
how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thy self into thy scabbard, rest and be still. 7. How can it be quiet seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against.
it is then a commanded and a sent sword that now rageth in these kingdomes. 2. Not onely is the Sword and the pestilence sent of God by speciall commission, Jer. 24. 10. but it is his sword, it is not the sword of Papists and malignants,
it is then a commanded and a sent sword that now rages in these kingdoms. 2. Not only is the Sword and the pestilence sent of God by special commission, Jer. 24. 10. but it is his sword, it is not the sword of Papists and malignants,
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but the sword of the Lord, Jer. 47. 6. The Lord saith, Ezek. 14. 21. that the Sword, famine, noysome beasts and pestilence are his foure sore judgements:
but the sword of the Lord, Jer. 47. 6. The Lord Says, Ezekiel 14. 21. that the Sword, famine, noisome beasts and pestilence Are his foure soar Judgments:
The Seas wee are in, are our Fathers Seas, and so cannot drowne us. 3. Omnipotency taketh this as peculiar to himselfe, hee onely can create peace, Psal. 46. 9. Hee maketh warres to cease from the ends of the earth, Esay 45. 6. I am the Lord,
The Seas we Are in, Are our Father's Seas, and so cannot drown us. 3. Omnipotency Takes this as peculiar to himself, he only can create peace, Psalm 46. 9. He makes wars to cease from the ends of the earth, Isaiah 45. 6. I am the Lord,
then by what title hee is God and Creator by the same, hee maketh peace, Psal. 65. 7. He stilleth the noise of the Seas, the noyse of their waves and the tumult of people;
then by what title he is God and Creator by the same, he makes peace, Psalm 65. 7. He stilleth the noise of the Seas, the noise of their waves and the tumult of people;
it is Omnipotencies proper worke to calme the winds, and put the wheeles to a stand, that peace may bee in our borders. 4. Hee hath promised as hee is Creator deliverance, Esay 65. 18. But bee you glad,
it is omnipotencies proper work to Cam the winds, and put the wheels to a stand, that peace may be in our borders. 4. He hath promised as he is Creator deliverance, Isaiah 65. 18. But be you glad,
and her people a joy, it is the word used Gen. 1. 1. when it is said, God created the heaven and the earth, 5. Hee hath said hee will rebuke Kings for his Churches sake, Psal. 105. 14. and Esay 50. 9. of Christs enemies.
and her people a joy, it is the word used Gen. 1. 1. when it is said, God created the heaven and the earth, 5. He hath said he will rebuke Kings for his Churches sake, Psalm 105. 14. and Isaiah 50. 9. of Christ enemies.
Are wee then to doubt but the Lord will arise and rebuke these windes? Christ is in the ship called the Church of God, therefore the tacklings shall not bee loosed, but the mast shall bee strengthned and the sailes spread out,
are we then to doubt but the Lord will arise and rebuke these winds? christ is in the ship called the Church of God, Therefore the tacklings shall not be loosed, but the mast shall be strengthened and the sails spread out,
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and there was a loud noyse of loftie stormes in this poore ship, such as fining, confining, imprisoning, banishing, silencing of the Pastors of Jesus Christ, cutting off eares, ripping of noses;
and there was a loud noise of lofty storms in this poor ship, such as fining, confining, imprisoning, banishing, silencing of the Pastors of jesus christ, cutting off ears, ripping of noses;
and though there were cries of reconciliation with Rome, strong tides and winds of false doctrine, of altar-worship, imagery, vaine Idols to represent the Father and the Sonne Christ, massing, a new reall sacrifice, the body of Popery taught in Universities, preached in Pulpits, printed in books, Christ arose and rebuked these winds;
and though there were cries of reconciliation with Room, strong tides and winds of false Doctrine, of Altar-worship, imagery, vain Idols to represent the Father and the Son christ, massing, a new real sacrifice, the body of Popery taught in Universities, preached in Pulpits, printed in books, christ arose and rebuked these winds;
and rents, alter against alter, so as the one halfe of the passengers are like to cast the other over board in the Sea, these are more dangerous and judgement-like winds, Oh that wee could awake the Lord, that hee may arise and rebuke the Sea and the winds!
and rends, altar against alter, so as the one half of the passengers Are like to cast the other over board in the Sea, these Are more dangerous and judgement-like winds, O that we could awake the Lord, that he may arise and rebuke the Sea and the winds!
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yet the Lord Jesus is a Saviour not onely of persons, but also a nationall redeemer, hee sprinkleth many nations, Esay 52. 15. with his blood, he sprinkles cleane water upon nations the house of Israel,
yet the Lord jesus is a Saviour not only of Persons, but also a national redeemer, he sprinkleth many Nations, Isaiah 52. 15. with his blood, he sprinkles clean water upon Nations the house of Israel,
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and cleanseth them from all their filthinesse and idols, for his names sake, Ezek. 36. 22. 25. it is the omnipotency of free grace that Christ arise and rebuke these winds and Seas also.
and Cleanseth them from all their filthiness and Idols, for his names sake, Ezekiel 36. 22. 25. it is the omnipotency of free grace that christ arise and rebuke these winds and Seas also.
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and therefore God commandeth the Sea neither to ebbe nor flow, but to stand up as two stiffe walls of glasse, hee covereth the Sunne with a webbe of darknesse at the crucifying of the Lord of glory;
and Therefore God commands the Sea neither to ebb nor flow, but to stand up as two stiff walls of glass, he Covereth the Sun with a web of darkness At the crucifying of the Lord of glory;
our stomacks rise much, wee say, What is God doing? is there not a necessitie in regard of divine justice, that vengeance fall upon Malignants, Papists, Prelates in these Kingdomes,
our stomachs rise much, we say, What is God doing? is there not a necessity in regard of divine Justice, that vengeance fallen upon Malignants, Papists, Prelates in these Kingdoms,
Secondly, Christ as wee see here, devideth faire weather and foule weather with his Disciples, it is enough to us, that if wee bee laid low, wee are low with Christ ▪ it is time enough that wee have faire weather and come safe to shoare to dry our garments at that Sunne that shineth to the glorified in heaven, when Christ commeth to shoare;
Secondly, christ as we see Here, Divideth fair weather and foul weather with his Disciples, it is enough to us, that if we be laid low, we Are low with christ ▪ it is time enough that we have fair weather and come safe to shore to dry our garments At that Sun that shines to the glorified in heaven, when christ comes to shore;
great buildings have great foundations, great ships great sailes, great Sea-ebbings have great flowings, 2 Cor. 1. 10. God delivered us from so great a death, some death is but an infant death and weake, there is another death called by Bildad, Job. 18. 13. The first borne of death.
great buildings have great foundations, great ships great sails, great Sea-ebbings have great flowings, 2 Cor. 1. 10. God Delivered us from so great a death, Some death is but an infant death and weak, there is Another death called by Bildad, Job. 18. 13. The First born of death.
The Lord sheweth his people ( Psal. 71. 20.) great and sore troubles, and gives them teares to drinke in great measure, Psal. 80. 5. and the people is in great distresse, Nehem. 9. 37. and for that the Lord doth great things for them, Psal. 126. 2. and worketh a great salvation for his people, 1 Sam. 14. 45. and giveth great deliverances to David, Psal. 18. 80. and to Davids seed, the Israel of God.
The Lord shows his people (Psalm 71. 20.) great and soar Troubles, and gives them tears to drink in great measure, Psalm 80. 5. and the people is in great distress, Nehemiah 9. 37. and for that the Lord does great things for them, Psalm 126. 2. and works a great salvation for his people, 1 Sam. 14. 45. and gives great Deliverances to David, Psalm 18. 80. and to Davids seed, the Israel of God.
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Secondly, there is greatnesse written upon all the workes of God, Psal. 92. 5. O Lord how great are thy workes? Psal. 111. Vers. 2. The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all those that have pleasure therein.
Secondly, there is greatness written upon all the works of God, Psalm 92. 5. O Lord how great Are thy works? Psalm 111. Vers. 2. The works of the Lord Are great, sought out of all those that have pleasure therein.
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Thirdly, there is greatnesse written on his judgements against his enemies, for Zach. 7. 12. there is a great wrath from the Lord of hosts on those that pull away the shoulders,
Thirdly, there is greatness written on his Judgments against his enemies, for Zach 7. 12. there is a great wrath from the Lord of hosts on those that pull away the shoulders,
Fourthly, and there is a great reward for the righteous, Psal. 19. 11. a great reward in heaven for them, Matth. 5. Vers. 12. A farre more exceeding and eternall weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17.
Fourthly, and there is a great reward for the righteous, Psalm 19. 11. a great reward in heaven for them, Matthew 5. Vers. 12. A Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17.
Then great vengeance is appointed for the enemies of God, Ezek. 25. 17. and great desolation on Pharoah the great Dragon that lieth in the midst of his Rivers, Ezek. 29. 3. and when these kingdomes have committed great whoredomes, what wonder that great judgements bee on us,
Then great vengeance is appointed for the enemies of God, Ezekiel 25. 17. and great desolation on Pharaoh the great Dragon that lies in the midst of his rivers, Ezekiel 29. 3. and when these kingdoms have committed great whoredoms, what wonder that great Judgments be on us,
and many more hundreth thousands bee slaine in the three kingdomes then histories can in our ages parallel but if Babylon bee a great whore, great must bee her fall, all the Kings of the earth,
and many more Hundredth thousands bee slain in the three kingdoms then histories can in our ages parallel but if Babylon be a great whore, great must be her fallen, all the Kings of the earth,
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Our King saith, hee will repeale Lawes made against Papists in England; But it is a worke above his strength to hold up the cursed throane of the beast, which God hath said hee will crush;
Our King Says, he will repeal Laws made against Papists in England; But it is a work above his strength to hold up the cursed throne of the beast, which God hath said he will crush;
if all the Kings of the earth should make their bones pillars to hold up that throne, there is such a weight of vengeance lying on that throne, that their bones shall bee bruised in powder.
if all the Kings of the earth should make their bones pillars to hold up that throne, there is such a weight of vengeance lying on that throne, that their bones shall be Bruised in powder.
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Luke 8. 25. And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this? for hee commandeth even the winds and waters, and they obey him.
Luke 8. 25. And they being afraid wondered, saying one to Another, What manner of man is this? for he commands even the winds and waters, and they obey him.
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First, the miracles of Christ and all the workes of God are so farre inferiour to his word, that they can teach us nothing of the Trinitie, nor of two natures in the one person and of our mediator Iesus Christ. Secondly, O how little of God doe wee see, especially being voyd of his owne light? even Iob saith,
First, the Miracles of christ and all the works of God Are so Far inferior to his word, that they can teach us nothing of the Trinity, nor of two nature's in the one person and of our Mediator Iesus christ. Secondly, Oh how little of God do we see, especially being void of his own Light? even Job Says,
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some are convinced and wonder, they say this must bee God, as Luke 4. 22. when Christ preaches as Christ, and like himselfe, they all beare him witnesse and wonder at the gratious words that proceed out of his mouth;
Some Are convinced and wonder, they say this must be God, as Lycia 4. 22. when christ Preaches as christ, and like himself, they all bear him witness and wonder At the gracious words that proceed out of his Mouth;
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yet they are not a step nearer to him, they despise him, and say, Is not this Josephs sonne? Some know a Prophet hath beene amongst them, Ezek. 3. 5. but they are Scorpions and briars and thornes, and will not heare.
yet they Are not a step nearer to him, they despise him, and say, Is not this Josephs son? some know a Prophet hath been among them, Ezekiel 3. 5. but they Are Scorpions and briers and thorns, and will not hear.
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Thirdly, some are a step nearer, they have joy in Christ, Matth. 13. 20. and the word of the Prophet is, Ezek. 33. 32. to them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voyce,
Thirdly, Some Are a step nearer, they have joy in christ, Matthew 13. 20. and the word of the Prophet is, Ezekiel 33. 32. to them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice,
Fourthly, some tast of the good Word of God, and of the powers, NONLATINALPHABET, the manifold powers of the life to come, Heb. 6. 5. yet come never nearer to Christ, but fall off,
Fourthly, Some taste of the good Word of God, and of the Powers,, the manifold Powers of the life to come, Hebrew 6. 5. yet come never nearer to christ, but fallen off,
but 1. Malignants, and Prelats and Papists see God in this worke, they wonder, and yet they resist, Esay 26. 11. Lord thy hand is exalted, they see not, they shall see and bee ashamed for their envy at the people:
but 1. Malignants, and Prelates and Papists see God in this work, they wonder, and yet they resist, Isaiah 26. 11. Lord thy hand is exalted, they see not, they shall see and be ashamed for their envy At the people:
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in this worke that the Lord is working in the three kingdomes, there bee sundry notes of divinitie and footsteps of God, and Malignants doe but wonder;
in this work that the Lord is working in the three kingdoms, there be sundry notes of divinity and footsteps of God, and Malignants do but wonder;
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They would move the King to change Religion in Scotland against all Lawes. 2. They would stirre him up to raise Armies by Sea and Land against Scotland. 3. They moved the King to break the articles of peace,
They would move the King to change Religion in Scotland against all Laws. 2. They would stir him up to raise Armies by Sea and Land against Scotland. 3. They moved the King to break the Articles of peace,
and the word of a Prince to his Subjects, after an accommodation, and set him on bloody warres againe. 4. After his Army was defeated and a Parliament granted in England they moved him first to come and yeeld to all that is just and right in a Parliament of Scotland, but against their mind, with no purpose to keepe their faith,
and the word of a Prince to his Subject's, After an accommodation, and Set him on bloody wars again. 4. After his Army was defeated and a Parliament granted in England they moved him First to come and yield to all that is just and right in a Parliament of Scotland, but against their mind, with no purpose to keep their faith,
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and then to raise Tragicall and bloody warres in England, and in all these they were coagents and workers with a judiciall and secret providence, to their owne destruction. 3. They have beene searching to find out, that our intentions were not to establish Religion in power and puritie,
and then to raise Tragical and bloody wars in England, and in all these they were coagents and workers with a judicial and secret providence, to their own destruction. 3. They have been searching to find out, that our intentions were not to establish Religion in power and purity,
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yet they will not see God in this. 5. They find and see their treachery, popery, tyranny discovered by many plots come to light, by letters under the Kings hand, their intentions to bring in a forraigne nation, ere popery and arbitrary government bee not established;
yet they will not see God in this. 5. They find and see their treachery, popery, tyranny discovered by many plots come to Light, by letters under the Kings hand, their intentions to bring in a foreign Nation, ere popery and arbitrary government be not established;
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and that all Treaties have beene intended, not for a just peace, but for this end that a peace being once patched and sowed up, all things shall returne to their ancient Channels, as the King speakes in his instructions to his Commissioners at Ʋxbridge, yet they will not see God in all these passages of his deepe providence.
and that all Treaties have been intended, not for a just peace, but for this end that a peace being once patched and sowed up, all things shall return to their ancient Channels, as the King speaks in his instructions to his Commissioners At Ʋxbridge, yet they will not see God in all these passages of his deep providence.
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should not Christ bee to us a worlds wonder? should hee not bee to us altogether lovely? were it possible to lay in the counter-scale of the ballance to Christ a world of Angels, put in yet millions of worlds of Angels, adde to them a world of Solomons with tripled wisedome, put in all the delights of the sonnes of men, put in yet the flowre and Rose of ten thousand possible worlds perfections, they should bee under-weight to him, the ballance should never downe.
should not christ be to us a world's wonder? should he not be to us altogether lovely? were it possible to lay in the counterscale of the balance to christ a world of Angels, put in yet millions of world's of Angels, add to them a world of Solomons with tripled Wisdom, put in all the delights of the Sons of men, put in yet the flower and Rose of ten thousand possible world's perfections, they should be under-weight to him, the balance should never down.
Oh! wee glory in good armies, wee rejoyce in victories and successe, in a good Parliliament, in godly Commanders, in a good reformation, all is excellent to us, that hath any lustre or glimpse of created goodnesse,
Oh! we glory in good armies, we rejoice in victories and success, in a good Parliliament, in godly Commanders, in a good Reformation, all is excellent to us, that hath any lustre or glimpse of created Goodness,
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but why doe wee not rather wonder, admire and extoll excellent Jesus Christ? who setteth him on high above the skies? who lifts up his throne and his glory? Consider but what is said of him, Col. 1. 15. Who is the image of the invisible God, the first borne of every creature, Vers. 16. For by him were all things created, &c. 17. And hee is before all things,
but why do we not rather wonder, admire and extol excellent jesus christ? who sets him on high above the skies? who lifts up his throne and his glory? Consider but what is said of him, Col. 1. 15. Who is the image of the invisible God, the First born of every creature, Vers. 16. For by him were all things created, etc. 17. And he is before all things,
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and in him all things consist. 18. And hee is the head of the body the Church, who is the beginning, the first borne from the dead, that in all things hee might have the preheminence;
and in him all things consist. 18. And he is the head of the body the Church, who is the beginning, the First born from the dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence;
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see what wonders are there in Christ, as first, hee is Gods equall, every way as high as God, being the substantiall Image of God, begotten of the Father, and without all beginning.
see what wonders Are there in christ, as First, he is God's equal, every Way as high as God, being the substantial Image of God, begotten of the Father, and without all beginning.
wee have a head who can make and unmake all the glorious Angels in heaven, the royallest of the house of heaven, these principalities and powers, these little Gods, the eldest and supreme Courtiers, the higher house of the Peeres of heaven, are but peeces of dependent shadowes that fell from the fingers of our highest King,
we have a head who can make and unmake all the glorious Angels in heaven, the Royalest of the house of heaven, these principalities and Powers, these little God's, the eldest and supreme Courtiers, the higher house of the Peers of heaven, Are but Pieces of dependent shadows that fell from the fingers of our highest King,
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when hee framed this great all, and the rich Palace-Royall of this greatest body of heaven and earth and all the furniture within the bosome of the great world.
when he framed this great all, and the rich Palace-royal of this greatest body of heaven and earth and all the furniture within the bosom of the great world.
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Fourthly, the Lord Jesus hath all the created world so in the hollow of his hand, as a man that holdeth a bowle of glasse in his hand in the aire, should hee take his arme from under it, it should fall to the earth and breake in a hundred peeces,
Fourthly, the Lord jesus hath all the created world so in the hollow of his hand, as a man that holds a bowl of glass in his hand in the air, should he take his arm from under it, it should fallen to the earth and break in a hundred Pieces,
and doe no more good, if Christ in whom all things consist (some say) as the notes of an excellent musick in a song, draw in his armes of conserving providence, the world should go all out of tune,
and do no more good, if christ in whom all things consist (Some say) as the notes of an excellent music in a song, draw in his arms of conserving providence, the world should go all out of tune,
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and opened the wombe and tooke away the ports and gates of death on his backe, that now all the younger brethren might come out at the same passage also;
and opened the womb and took away the ports and gates of death on his back, that now all the younger brothers might come out At the same passage also;
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& is now in such incomparable eminency of Glory, above all creatures, that when the beloved-disciple John who came that neare to him in the dayes of his flesh, that hee leaned on his bosome, saw him in his glory, hee fell downe at his feet dead, Revel.
& is now in such incomparable eminency of Glory, above all creatures, that when the beloved-disciple John who Come that near to him in the days of his Flesh, that he leaned on his bosom, saw him in his glory, he fell down At his feet dead, Revel.
