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A Sermon at the monethly Fast, Octob. 30. 1644. BEFORE the Honourable House of COMMONS.
A Sermon At the monthly Fast, October 30. 1644. BEFORE the Honourable House of COMMONS.
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MICAH 6. 9. The voyce of the Lord cryeth to the City, and the man of wisedome shall see thy Name:
MICAH 6. 9. The voice of the Lord Cries to the city, and the man of Wisdom shall see thy Name:
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hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
hear you the rod, and who hath appointed it.
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THe Word of the Lord came to the Prophet Micah in the dayes of Jotham, Ahas, and Hezekiah, Kings of Judah.
THe Word of the Lord Come to the Prophet micah in the days of Jotham, Ahas, and Hezekiah, Kings of Judah.
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This word concerned Samaria, and Jerusalem, the head Cities of the Kingdomes of Israel and Judah.
This word concerned Samaria, and Jerusalem, the head Cities of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
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The word now read unto you, concerneth us, as well as them;
The word now read unto you, concerns us, as well as them;
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being written for our learning, and for the admonition of us, upon whom the ends of the world are come according as we are like to them in their sin, and in their condition.
being written for our learning, and for the admonition of us, upon whom the ends of the world Are come according as we Are like to them in their since, and in their condition.
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In this Prophesie, the Lord by this Prophet setteth before these Cities and Kingdomes the many and great sinnes, which, with an high hand, they had committed against him. In this Prophesy, the Lord by this Prophet sets before these Cities and Kingdoms the many and great Sins, which, with an high hand, they had committed against him.
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And withall foretelleth them of those Judgements which he would certainly bring upon them; if they continued in those their sins.
And withal foretelleth them of those Judgments which he would Certainly bring upon them; if they continued in those their Sins.
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And that at last, both kingdomes should be destroyed, and captivated by their enemies, the Assyrians and Chaldeans. But withall to support,
And that At last, both kingdoms should be destroyed, and captivated by their enemies, the Assyrians and Chaldeans. But withal to support,
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and comfort, the hearts of the faithfull that were found in those kingdomes, he foretelleth the temporall deliverance of Judah out of the Babilonish Captivity,
and Comfort, the hearts of the faithful that were found in those kingdoms, he foretelleth the temporal deliverance of Judah out of the Babylonish Captivity,
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also the everlasting deliverance of the Church of God, to be gathered out of all Nations, through the promised Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ.
also the everlasting deliverance of the Church of God, to be gathered out of all nations, through the promised Messiah, the Lord jesus christ.
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The sins, whereof he would convince, and for which he denounceth Judgement against these Kingdomes, were, extream oppression by all, from the Prince to the meanest, according as they had power in their hand.
The Sins, whereof he would convince, and for which he Denounceth Judgement against these Kingdoms, were, extreme oppression by all, from the Prince to the Meanest, according as they had power in their hand.
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The heads thereof judging for reward: The Prophets and Priests were prophane and wicked, all for their covetousnesse; The Heads thereof judging for reward: The prophets and Priests were profane and wicked, all for their covetousness;
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teaching for hire, and divining for money. They were very licentious, promising liberty;
teaching for hire, and divining for money. They were very licentious, promising liberty;
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saying, Peace, peace, to the wicked: The Prophets prophesying falsly, and the Priests bearing rule by their means, and the people loved to have it so.
saying, Peace, peace, to the wicked: The prophets prophesying falsely, and the Priests bearing Rule by their means, and the people loved to have it so.
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They were also Idolaters, Superstitious, will-worshippers, silencers, (as much as they could) of the good Prophets, and Ministers of the Word:
They were also Idolaters, Superstitious, Will-worshippers, silencers, (as much as they could) of the good prophets, and Ministers of the Word:
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saying, to the Scers, see not; and to the Prophets, Prophesie not unto us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesie deceits.
saying, to the Scers, see not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy Deceits.
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They did set up and countenance false and wicked Prophets; They, notwithstanding these sinnes, and other their abhominations;
They did Set up and countenance false and wicked prophets; They, notwithstanding these Sins, and other their abominations;
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and notwithstanding the severe threats of God, were presumptuously secure, because they had the Temple of the Lord, a signe of his presence amongst them;
and notwithstanding the severe Treats of God, were presumptuously secure, Because they had the Temple of the Lord, a Signen of his presence among them;
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and because they professed the name and Religion of God, having a forme of Godlinesse:
and Because they professed the name and Religion of God, having a Form of Godliness:
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they promised to themselves impunity, and freedome from the destroying Judgement, They would yet as the Prophet saith, Lean upon the Lord and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evill can come upon us.
they promised to themselves impunity, and freedom from the destroying Judgement, They would yet as the Prophet Says, Lean upon the Lord and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us.
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All which sins of theirs are aggravated by their ingratitude towards God, who had been good unto them,
All which Sins of theirs Are aggravated by their ingratitude towards God, who had been good unto them,
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and had done great and wonderfull things for them, from Shittim to Gilgall, even from the miraculous leading them forth out of Egypt through the Wildernesse, till he brought them into the Land of Canaan, and untill this day.
and had done great and wonderful things for them, from Shittim to Gilgal, even from the miraculous leading them forth out of Egypt through the Wilderness, till he brought them into the Land of Canaan, and until this day.
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At the time of this Prophesie the Kingdome of Judah was under the rod of Gods Judgements.
At the time of this Prophesy the Kingdom of Judah was under the rod of God's Judgments.
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For in the dayes of Ahas, Pekah the son of Remaliah King of Israel, and Rezin King of Siria were confederate,
For in the days of Ahas, Pekah the son of Remaliah King of Israel, and Rezin King of Syria were confederate,
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and came against Judah, and came up even to Jerusalem, and though they did not prevaile to take Jerusalem, yet God delivered him and the people into the hand of the King of Syria, so that They smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captive, and brought them to Damascus.
and Come against Judah, and Come up even to Jerusalem, and though they did not prevail to take Jerusalem, yet God Delivered him and the people into the hand of the King of Syria, so that They smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captive, and brought them to Damascus.
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And he was also delivered into the hand of the King of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter; And he was also Delivered into the hand of the King of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter;
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for, one hundred and twenty thousand, of the men of Judah were slain in one day, which were all valiant men.
for, one hundred and twenty thousand, of the men of Judah were slave in one day, which were all valiant men.
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At which time the Children of Israel carried away Captive of their brethren, two hundred thousand women, sons and daughters,
At which time the Children of Israel carried away Captive of their brothers, two hundred thousand women, Sons and daughters,
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and took much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria. In his dayes also the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives. and took much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria. In his days also the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.
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The Philistims also invaded their Cities and took many of them, with their villages, and dwelt there.
The philistines also invaded their Cities and took many of them, with their villages, and dwelled there.
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God brought Judah very low at that time, because they had transgressed sore against the Lord. God brought Judah very low At that time, Because they had transgressed soar against the Lord.
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This I have premised to leade you unto the Text, and to give some light, for the better understanding of it.
This I have premised to lead you unto the Text, and to give Some Light, for the better understanding of it.
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Do we not as in a glasse, see our selves, in this kingdome of Judah, wee being too to like them in their sin, beginning also to be too like to them;
Do we not as in a glass, see our selves, in this Kingdom of Judah, we being too to like them in their since, beginning also to be too like to them;
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nay, in a worse condition then they were, if the Lord, as he hath begun, shall go on to powre out his wrath upon us.
nay, in a Worse condition then they were, if the Lord, as he hath begun, shall go on to pour out his wrath upon us.
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The likenesse of our condition now, with theirs then, hath given me occasion to make choise of this Scripture, to speak of it,
The likeness of our condition now, with theirs then, hath given me occasion to make choice of this Scripture, to speak of it,
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and to speak to you by it.
and to speak to you by it.
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In these words God doth warn and advise his people what they should do, now they were under the rod of his anger,
In these words God does warn and Advice his people what they should do, now they were under the rod of his anger,
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and were like to be more sorely punished according as it had been denounced against them by his Prophets for their sins.
and were like to be more sorely punished according as it had been denounced against them by his prophets for their Sins.
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That whereas he had by fair and loving means, spoken to them, and warned them by his Prophets,
That whereas he had by fair and loving means, spoken to them, and warned them by his prophets,
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and had gently smitten them by the rod of his mouth, that he might reclaim them,
and had gently smitten them by the rod of his Mouth, that he might reclaim them,
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and they were not sensible of his Word, to obey it:
and they were not sensible of his Word, to obey it:
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He now thinketh it best to teach and warn them by the rod of his hand,
He now Thinketh it best to teach and warn them by the rod of his hand,
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and calleth upon them to hear and learn to be reformed by it. Now concerning this admonition and Councell given, the Prophet doth three things.
and calls upon them to hear and Learn to be reformed by it. Now Concerning this admonition and Council given, the Prophet does three things.
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First, to gain attention, and that this Word might be entertained with the greater Authority, he sheweth, who it was that spake unto them.
First, to gain attention, and that this Word might be entertained with the greater authority, he shows, who it was that spoke unto them.
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Secondly, who they were that would see God in his Judgements, and would hear his voyce,
Secondly, who they were that would see God in his Judgments, and would hear his voice,
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and would learn by his correction. Thirdly, what it is he warneth them of, and adviseth them to do.
and would Learn by his correction. Thirdly, what it is he warneth them of, and adviseth them to do.
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Every sentence in this verse is diversly rendred by Translators, and Interpretors; each of them two or three wayes:
Every sentence in this verse is diversely rendered by Translators, and Interpreters; each of them two or three ways:
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but they agree in their scope, namely, That God would have them to hear him, and turn to him, that the judgement threatned might not come upon them.
but they agree in their scope, namely, That God would have them to hear him, and turn to him, that the judgement threatened might not come upon them.
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I have diligently considered the severall readings, and compared them with the Originall, observing the context and scope of the place,
I have diligently considered the several readings, and compared them with the Original, observing the context and scope of the place,
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and do keep to the last Translation, as it is now before you.
and do keep to the last translation, as it is now before you.
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If I should rehearse them all, and give reason why I make choise of this reading rather than other, it would take up very much time,
If I should rehearse them all, and give reason why I make choice of this reading rather than other, it would take up very much time,
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and hinder the delivering of things more needfull. First then, the Voyce of the Lord cryeth to the City:
and hinder the delivering of things more needful. First then, the Voice of the Lord Cries to the city:
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in this sentence we are to observe who speaketh, and in what manner he speaketh, and to whom.
in this sentence we Are to observe who speaks, and in what manner he speaks, and to whom.
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The Voyce of the Lord, that is, God by his Prophet Micah uttereth his voyce.The Voice of the Lord, that is, God by his Prophet micah utters his voice.
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Cryeth, this sheweth the seriousnesse and earnestnesse of God, in warning his people, the Prophet lifting up his voyce like a Trumpet, that all might understand their danger, Cries, this shows the seriousness and earnestness of God, in warning his people, the Prophet lifting up his voice like a Trumpet, that all might understand their danger,
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and might know what God would have them to do;
and might know what God would have them to do;
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To the City, some understand Samaria, the Metropolis of the Kingdome of Israel: but others understand it better of Jerusalem, the chief City of the Kingdome of Judah. The Prophet was to cry aloud to awaken them out of the deep sleep of security wherein they lay, notwithstanding he had threatned and now began to punish them.To the city, Some understand Samaria, the Metropolis of the Kingdom of Israel: but Others understand it better of Jerusalem, the chief city of the Kingdom of Judah. The Prophet was to cry aloud to awaken them out of the deep sleep of security wherein they lay, notwithstanding he had threatened and now began to Punish them.
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Secondly, in declaring who would hear this voyce, and learn of the rod, he implyeth that there were not many;
Secondly, in declaring who would hear this voice, and Learn of the rod, he Implies that there were not many;
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onely the man of wisdome, substance in proper speech in Hebrew. Now because a foolish man is empty,
only the man of Wisdom, substance in proper speech in Hebrew. Now Because a foolish man is empty,
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and hath nothing in him, but the wise have something, yea much in them, therefore this word is in Scripture used for Wisdome, so in this place, the abstract being used for the concrete, the man of Wisdome, that is, he that is wise with godly wisedome, a man endued with the true knowledge and fear of God.
and hath nothing in him, but the wise have something, yea much in them, Therefore this word is in Scripture used for Wisdom, so in this place, the abstract being used for the concrete, the man of Wisdom, that is, he that is wise with godly Wisdom, a man endued with the true knowledge and Fear of God.
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This the Prophet speaketh by way of complaint, and doth by an Apostraphe turn his speech to God, as if he had said;
This the Prophet speaks by Way of complaint, and does by an Apostrophe turn his speech to God, as if he had said;
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Lord, thou cryest aloud by us thy Prophets, to the City, but few have regarded or yet will regard it; Lord, thou Christ aloud by us thy prophets, to the city, but few have regarded or yet will regard it;
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Onely the wise they will See thy Name; they will understand thee in thy Word and works, they will understand thy will thereby,
Only the wise they will See thy Name; they will understand thee in thy Word and works, they will understand thy will thereby,
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and give glory to thy Name in accepting their punishment, and turning to thee that doest smite them.
and give glory to thy Name in accepting their punishment, and turning to thee that dost smite them.
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Thirdly, the thing which God doth admonish them of, is twofold: 1. To hear the rod, what it speaketh:
Thirdly, the thing which God does admonish them of, is twofold: 1. To hear the rod, what it speaks:
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which that they might the better do, he addeth, 2. and who hath appointed it.
which that they might the better do, he adds, 2. and who hath appointed it.
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Hear the rod, that is, the judgements and asslictions you now feel, and the scourge or judgement threatned, which you have cause to fear. God hath divers rods;Hear the rod, that is, the Judgments and asslictions you now feel, and the scourge or judgement threatened, which you have cause to Fear. God hath diverse rods;
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as, the rod of his mouth; this is the Word: or, the rod of his hand, wherewith he doth afflict and punish;
as, the rod of his Mouth; this is the Word: or, the rod of his hand, wherewith he does afflict and Punish;
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and that is either the rod of correction, called, the rod of men; or, the iron rod, the rod of destruction: What they then felt, was his rod of correction;
and that is either the rod of correction, called, the rod of men; or, the iron rod, the rod of destruction: What they then felt, was his rod of correction;
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what was threatned, and was shaken over them, was the rod of destruction.
what was threatened, and was shaken over them, was the rod of destruction.
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It is not a proper expression to say, Hear the rod; the rod properly is felt, and the word is heard: But as those acts of hearing and feeling are in the expressions thereof borrowed one of another:
It is not a proper expression to say, Hear the rod; the rod properly is felt, and the word is herd: But as those acts of hearing and feeling Are in the expressions thereof borrowed one of Another:
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they are very emphaticall. Men never do profitably hear the word, except they feel the stroke of it;
they Are very emphatical. Men never do profitably hear the word, except they feel the stroke of it;
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and men do never profitably feel the rod, except they hear the voice of it.
and men do never profitably feel the rod, except they hear the voice of it.
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When the word is so heard, that it smites and affects the heart, to leave a print and impression upon it,
When the word is so herd, that it smites and affects the heart, to leave a print and impression upon it,
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then, and not till then, doth it work effectually.
then, and not till then, does it work effectually.
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So the rod, when it is so felt, that Gods will is understood by it, which is to hear the voice of it,
So the rod, when it is so felt, that God's will is understood by it, which is to hear the voice of it,
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then it also will work effectually. If men feel not the word, they hear it in vain:
then it also will work effectually. If men feel not the word, they hear it in vain:
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so they that feel the rod, and hear it not, do feel it in vain, and to no good purpose.
so they that feel the rod, and hear it not, do feel it in vain, and to no good purpose.
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There are too many that hear the word, but feel it not; and too many that feel the rod, but hear it not.
There Are too many that hear the word, but feel it not; and too many that feel the rod, but hear it not.
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To hear the rod, then, is to learn and understand why God striketh, and what he would have them to do that are stricken.
To hear the rod, then, is to Learn and understand why God striketh, and what he would have them to do that Are stricken.
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Who hath appointed it? Not man, who is Gods rod, or Gods sword, but it is God;Who hath appointed it? Not man, who is God's rod, or God's sword, but it is God;
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neither do these judgements come by chance, but they are appointed and ordered by God.
neither do these Judgments come by chance, but they Are appointed and ordered by God.
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This is first to be heeded and understood by the voice of the rod, namely, who smiteth; and then men shall understand for what he smiteth, and what he would have them to do when they are smitten:
This is First to be heeded and understood by the voice of the rod, namely, who smites; and then men shall understand for what he smites, and what he would have them to do when they Are smitten:
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Then they will see that it is their duty, and that it shall be their wisedom to return to him that smiteth them,
Then they will see that it is their duty, and that it shall be their Wisdom to return to him that smites them,
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and to make their peace with him. Having given the sense, I haste to the Observations.
and to make their peace with him. Having given the sense, I haste to the Observations.
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And first, whereas it is said, The voice of the Lord crieth to the City: what the Prophet spake, is called Gods voice; we are hence to observe, That,
And First, whereas it is said, The voice of the Lord cries to the city: what the Prophet spoke, is called God's voice; we Are hence to observe, That,
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When the Prophets and Ministers of God speake to any people from God, in his Name, it is the voice of God; When the prophets and Ministers of God speak to any people from God, in his Name, it is the voice of God;
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God, in and by them, speaketh. God, in and by them, speaks.
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Proof hereof is plentifull in the Prophets, who (to raise attention, and to win authority to what they spake, that it might be received and obeyed) say, Hear the word of the Lord;
Proof hereof is plentiful in the prophets, who (to raise attention, and to win Authority to what they spoke, that it might be received and obeyed) say, Hear the word of the Lord;
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or, Thus saith the Lord; or, The mouth of the Lord hath spoken. Such expressions as these, are many hundred times in the Scripture.
or, Thus Says the Lord; or, The Mouth of the Lord hath spoken. Such expressions as these, Are many hundred times in the Scripture.
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Take one full proof for all:
Take one full proof for all:
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He spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets which have been since the world began. He spoke by the Mouth of his holy prophets which have been since the world began.
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Though it was their mouth, it was Gods speech, it was Gods voice.
Though it was their Mouth, it was God's speech, it was God's voice.
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They are, by way of Calling and Office, Gods stewards, they are Ambassadours and Messengers of the Lord of Hosts.
They Are, by Way of Calling and Office, God's Stewards, they Are ambassadors and Messengers of the Lord of Hosts.
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They receive the word at his mouth, and it is committed to them, that in Gods and Christs Name and stead, they should speak to those to whom he doth send them:
They receive the word At his Mouth, and it is committed to them, that in God's and Christ Name and stead, they should speak to those to whom he does send them:
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whether it be by information, intreatie, command, threat or promise.
whither it be by information, intreaty, command, threat or promise.
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To apply this, I desire that every one of you would take this truth into serious consideration, that you may undoubtedly believe, that what the Prophets and Ministers formerly spake,
To apply this, I desire that every one of you would take this truth into serious consideration, that you may undoubtedly believe, that what the prophets and Ministers formerly spoke,
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and the Ministers of God now speak to you from him, in his Name; that God himself speaketh to you, in and by them.
and the Ministers of God now speak to you from him, in his Name; that God himself speaks to you, in and by them.
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Did you indeed believe this, you would profit by this and all other Sermons.
Did you indeed believe this, you would profit by this and all other Sermons.
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If it be objected, The Prophets and Apostles were immediately inspired of God, and had an immediate Commission from God,
If it be objected, The prophets and Apostles were immediately inspired of God, and had an immediate Commission from God,
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and they could not, neither did they erre; but Ministers now are subject to errour.
and they could not, neither did they err; but Ministers now Are Subject to error.
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I answer, We do not compare ordinary Ministers with the Prophets and Apostles, who could not erre:
I answer, We do not compare ordinary Ministers with the prophets and Apostles, who could not err:
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But even then they had false Prophets amongst them, as there will always be some false Teachers in the Church:
But even then they had false prophets among them, as there will always be Some false Teachers in the Church:
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And even then they were to try the Prophecies, whether they were of God or no.
And even then they were to try the Prophecies, whither they were of God or no.
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Reade Deut. 13. 2, 3, 5. and Deut. 18. 21. and yet were to receive the sayings of the Prophets as the word of God.
Reade Deuteronomy 13. 2, 3, 5. and Deuteronomy 18. 21. and yet were to receive the sayings of the prophets as the word of God.
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Besides, They had ordinary Ministers, who had not immediate inspiration, namely, the Priests, who were as subject to errour as the Ministers of the Gospel are;
Beside, They had ordinary Ministers, who had not immediate inspiration, namely, the Priests, who were as Subject to error as the Ministers of the Gospel Are;
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and Ministers now have as good a Calling to speak from God in his Name, as they had.
and Ministers now have as good a Calling to speak from God in his Name, as they had.
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The people were to receive the Law, the word of God, at their mouth;
The people were to receive the Law, the word of God, At their Mouth;
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for they were Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, as well as the Prophets, to deliver what they received from God, in the word written by the Prophets,
for they were Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, as well as the prophets, to deliver what they received from God, in the word written by the prophets,
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as were the Prophets, who received what they wrote, by immediate revelation from God.
as were the prophets, who received what they wrote, by immediate Revelation from God.
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And ordinary Ministers of the Gospel are in the Scripture said to speak to men by the word of the Lord, and to speak the word of the Lord, as well as the Prophets, who were immediately inspired of God.
And ordinary Ministers of the Gospel Are in the Scripture said to speak to men by the word of the Lord, and to speak the word of the Lord, as well as the prophets, who were immediately inspired of God.
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The people then had a Test, a Rule, to try whether that which the Messengers of God spake were his Message or no:
The people then had a Test, a Rule, to try whither that which the Messengers of God spoke were his Message or no:
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To the Law and to the Testimony, saith God, if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them: To the Law and to the Testimony, Says God, if they speak not according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them:
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But if they spake according to that word, it was to be received as the very word of God.
But if they spoke according to that word, it was to be received as the very word of God.
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God hath left as sure a means, nay, in respect of us, a more certain way of knowing the will of God,
God hath left as sure a means, nay, in respect of us, a more certain Way of knowing the will of God,
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namely, the Scripture of the Prophets and Apostles, whereby Ministers may know what God would have spoken in his Name;
namely, the Scripture of the prophets and Apostles, whereby Ministers may know what God would have spoken in his Name;
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and people may know whether God speak by them or no.
and people may know whither God speak by them or not.
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Therefore all men are bid to trie the spirits, the Doctrines, whether they be of God or no;
Therefore all men Are bid to try the spirits, the Doctrines, whither they be of God or no;
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as the Bereans did, searching the Scripture daily, whether the word spoken by Paul were so;
as the Bereans did, searching the Scripture daily, whither the word spoken by Paul were so;
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and finding it to be so, they received it as the very word of God, and believed.
and finding it to be so, they received it as the very word of God, and believed.
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Wherefore, though it be true that it is possible that Ministers may sometimes erre, both in their Doctrines and Application;
Wherefore, though it be true that it is possible that Ministers may sometime err, both in their Doctrines and Application;
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and when they erre, that is to be rejected, because it is not the will and word of God;
and when they err, that is to be rejected, Because it is not the will and word of God;
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yet they are to be heard as men speaking in the Name and stead of God,
yet they Are to be herd as men speaking in the Name and stead of God,
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and what they speak according to his Word, is to be received as if God himself spake unto you.
and what they speak according to his Word, is to be received as if God himself spoke unto you.
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I do with all earnestnesse presse this upon you, that you be convinced of this truth,
I do with all earnestness press this upon you, that you be convinced of this truth,
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so as undoubtedly and firmly to believe it.
so as undoubtedly and firmly to believe it.
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I mean not onely the Doctrines we teach, whereby we shew you what is true, what is false, what is good, what is evil, are to be received as if God spake them himself;
I mean not only the Doctrines we teach, whereby we show you what is true, what is false, what is good, what is evil, Are to be received as if God spoke them himself;
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but all reproofs of your vices, all redargutions and confutations of your errours, all exhortations unto,
but all reproofs of your vices, all redargutions and confutations of your errors, all exhortations unto,
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and instructions in righteousnesse; also all threats, promises, and consolations, when they are all applied according to the Doctrine of truth and godlinesse, they are to be received as reproofs, corrections, exhortations, threats, promises and consolations of God:
and instructions in righteousness; also all Treats, promises, and consolations, when they Are all applied according to the Doctrine of truth and godliness, they Are to be received as reproofs, corrections, exhortations, Treats, promises and consolations of God:
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For the word is profitable for all these purposes, as you may reade, 1 Tim. 3. 10. and 2 Tim. 4. 2.
For the word is profitable for all these Purposes, as you may read, 1 Tim. 3. 10. and 2 Tim. 4. 2.
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I do therefore now, as I have just cause, reprove a great fault and sin in most men, who when they come to hear, they come not to hear God speak,
I do Therefore now, as I have just cause, reprove a great fault and since in most men, who when they come to hear, they come not to hear God speak,
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but man: and when they hear, they receive what they hear but as the word of man;
but man: and when they hear, they receive what they hear but as the word of man;
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they hear not the voice of God, they receive it not as the Word of God. I would to God that you would now hear God reproving you for this great sin.
they hear not the voice of God, they receive it not as the Word of God. I would to God that you would now hear God reproving you for this great since.
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Most hearers of the Ministers of the word of God, receive and regard what they teach,
Most hearers of the Ministers of the word of God, receive and regard what they teach,
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but according as they have an opinion and esteem of the man that speaketh.
but according as they have an opinion and esteem of the man that speaks.
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As men are endued with rare parts and gifts, and shew themselves witty and learned (as carnall men count learned) if they shew much of this, in rarity of invention and elocution, in that excellency of speech and wisedom, with the entising words of mans wisedom, which wise, eloquent and learned Paul purposely shunned;
As men Are endued with rare parts and Gifts, and show themselves witty and learned (as carnal men count learned) if they show much of this, in rarity of invention and elocution, in that excellency of speech and Wisdom, with the enticing words of men Wisdom, which wise, eloquent and learned Paul purposely shunned;
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their Sermons do take with them accordingly: but commonly, their fancies, and not their hearts, are taken therewith:
their Sermons do take with them accordingly: but commonly, their fancies, and not their hearts, Are taken therewith:
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Those who thus hear, may receive all that is of and from man in that Sermon,
Those who thus hear, may receive all that is of and from man in that Sermon,
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but little or nothing of that which is of and from God in it. Therefore many hear much, and learn little;
but little or nothing of that which is of and from God in it. Therefore many hear much, and Learn little;
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they are not taught of God when they so hear, because they do not hear God speak in him that teacheth.
they Are not taught of God when they so hear, Because they do not hear God speak in him that Teaches.
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These men should humble themselves before God, for that they have not heeded nor regarded God speaking to them by his Ministers.
These men should humble themselves before God, for that they have not heeded nor regarded God speaking to them by his Ministers.
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God complaineth of and reproveth all such hearers: I sent all my Prophets, but they hearkned not to me, saith the Lord:
God Complaineth of and Reproveth all such hearers: I sent all my prophets, but they hearkened not to me, Says the Lord:
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He saith not, They hearkned not to my Prophets; but, They hearkned not to me.
He Says not, They hearkened not to my prophets; but, They hearkened not to me.
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Know you, that a time will come when you shall be called to an account for your hearing:
Know you, that a time will come when you shall be called to an account for your hearing:
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if you have not heard and obeyed, but have despised what the Ministers of God, though frail and mean men, have spoken unto you, in the Name of the Lord;
if you have not herd and obeyed, but have despised what the Ministers of God, though frail and mean men, have spoken unto you, in the Name of the Lord;
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you shall answer for it, as if God himself had immediately spoken unto you; for you have slighted and despised him:
you shall answer for it, as if God himself had immediately spoken unto you; for you have slighted and despised him:
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according to that of our Saviour; He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me:
according to that of our Saviour; He that hears you, hears me; and he that despises you, despises me:
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and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. and he that despises me, despises him that sent me.
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Let me therefore intreat and perswade you, that you will both now, while you are hearing of me,
Let me Therefore entreat and persuade you, that you will both now, while you Are hearing of me,
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and when hereafter the Lord shall please to speak unto you by any other of his Messengers, that you would receive what is spoken from God to you by us, not as the word of man, but as it shall be found to be indeed the Word of God. See and hear God in his Ministers instructing, reproving, commanding and exhorting, when you are instructed, reproved, commanded and exhorted by them;
and when hereafter the Lord shall please to speak unto you by any other of his Messengers, that you would receive what is spoken from God to you by us, not as the word of man, but as it shall be found to be indeed the Word of God. See and hear God in his Ministers instructing, reproving, commanding and exhorting, when you Are instructed, reproved, commanded and exhorted by them;
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remembring and considering well, that they are Gods Ambassadours, that come not in their own name, but in Gods Name.
remembering and considering well, that they Are God's ambassadors, that come not in their own name, but in God's Name.
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If before you hear, you would, as Cornclius did, set your selves before God, in the presence of God, to hear, not what a Peter should say;
If before you hear, you would, as Cornelius did, Set your selves before God, in the presence of God, to hear, not what a Peter should say;
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but whatsoever Peter should be commanded of God to speak unto you;
but whatsoever Peter should be commanded of God to speak unto you;
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then the Word would be powerfull to convert you, and save you, as it did him,
then the Word would be powerful to convert you, and save you, as it did him,
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and those that with like faith heard Peter preach the Word unto them.
and those that with like faith herd Peter preach the Word unto them.
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If a mean man bring a Message or a Command from a King, or from any that have power over us, be it a Constable,
If a mean man bring a Message or a Command from a King, or from any that have power over us, be it a Constable,
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or other Officer, we do not receive the Message or the Command according to the meannesse or greatnesse of the man that bringeth it,
or other Officer, we do not receive the Message or the Command according to the meanness or greatness of the man that brings it,
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but according to the esteem we have, and obedience we owe to him whose Message and Command it is.
but according to the esteem we have, and Obedience we owe to him whose Message and Command it is.
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When the Thessalonians received the Word thus, not as the word of man, but as it was indeed the Word of God, then it wrought in them mightily.
When the Thessalonians received the Word thus, not as the word of man, but as it was indeed the Word of God, then it wrought in them mightily.
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Did you believe and consider that it is no other but the voice and word of God, it would perswade and command your belief;
Did you believe and Consider that it is no other but the voice and word of God, it would persuade and command your belief;
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you would not choose but believe it, without doubting or gainsaying; because you know that cannot but be infallibly true which the God of Truth speaketh:
you would not choose but believe it, without doubting or gainsaying; Because you know that cannot but be infallibly true which the God of Truth speaks:
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Christ saith to his Father, The Word is truth. You would feel a Sovereign power in the Word,
christ Says to his Father, The Word is truth. You would feel a Sovereign power in the Word,
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because it is the Word of an Almighty God, the Word of your God. You would then receive it as a good word, transc•ndently good, good for you;
Because it is the Word of an Almighty God, the Word of your God. You would then receive it as a good word, transc•ndently good, good for you;
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then you would embrace it, and receive it in love: you would then conform your will and affections to it.
then you would embrace it, and receive it in love: you would then conform your will and affections to it.
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The Word thus received, would be a convincing word, a converting word, a directing word,
The Word thus received, would be a convincing word, a converting word, a directing word,
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and an edifying word, which would build you up further, till it have given you an inheritance amongst them that are sanctified.
and an edifying word, which would built you up further, till it have given you an inheritance among them that Are sanctified.
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I pray you to consider what sins you are guilty of, and yet do lie in;
I pray you to Consider what Sins you Are guilty of, and yet do lie in;
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say it be Blasphemie, Swearing, Drunkennesse, Pride, Oppression, Profanenesse, Whoredom, or any other sin, let your conscience now minde you of your own sin;
say it be Blasphemy, Swearing, drunkenness, Pride, Oppression, Profaneness, Whoredom, or any other since, let your conscience now mind you of your own since;
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and then consider each one with himself, Have I not heard these my sins reproved,
and then Consider each one with himself, Have I not herd these my Sins reproved,
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and inveighed against, by the Prophets of God, and Ministers of his Word? And have they foretold and threatned the Judgements of God, temporall and eternall, due for my sins? Did you believe that it was God that spake, that reproved and threatned you? and that it was Gods voice, in them, calling upon you to repent,
and inveighed against, by the prophets of God, and Ministers of his Word? And have they foretold and threatened the Judgments of God, temporal and Eternal, due for my Sins? Did you believe that it was God that spoke, that reproved and threatened you? and that it was God's voice, in them, calling upon you to Repent,
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and offering pardon through Christ? You would then hear, and fear, and repent, and thankfully receive the offer of grace,
and offering pardon through christ? You would then hear, and Fear, and Repent, and thankfully receive the offer of grace,
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and believe to the salvation of your souls.
and believe to the salvation of your Souls.
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If you have any conscience, the word thus received would, through God, work mightily upon you, to the pulling down of the strong holds of sin in you, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
If you have any conscience, the word thus received would, through God, work mightily upon you, to the pulling down of the strong holds of since in you, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
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and would bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. and would bring into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ.
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Learn therefore to hear God speak by his Ministers, or else all your hearing of Sermons will be in vain, will be lost,
Learn Therefore to hear God speak by his Ministers, or Else all your hearing of Sermons will be in vain, will be lost,
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nay, will be to your hurt, and for the aggravation of your sins, and the heaping up of Gods anger and wrath upon you, which he will pour out upon you in his Judgements, Spirituall, Temporall, and Eternall.
nay, will be to your hurt, and for the aggravation of your Sins, and the heaping up of God's anger and wrath upon you, which he will pour out upon you in his Judgments, Spiritual, Temporal, and Eternal.
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Because his people would not hearken to his voice, spoken by his Prophets, God gave them up to their own hearts lusts, to walk in their own counsels.
Because his people would not harken to his voice, spoken by his prophets, God gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest, to walk in their own Counsels.
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For this very sin of despising the Word of the Lord spoken by the Prophets, the Lord sent the Caldeans to destroy and captivate Judah. And men are sentenced to eternall death,
For this very since of despising the Word of the Lord spoken by the prophets, the Lord sent the Chaldaeans to destroy and captivate Judah. And men Are sentenced to Eternal death,
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because they believed not the truth of the Gospel witnessed by the Apostles.
Because they believed not the truth of the Gospel witnessed by the Apostles.
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This doth much concern us in the Ministery, sith the people of God must receive what we teach them as the voice and word of God, that we therefore first go to God, and hear what the Lord hath to say, and receive of him what we are to deliver unto them.
This does much concern us in the Ministry, sith the people of God must receive what we teach them as the voice and word of God, that we Therefore First go to God, and hear what the Lord hath to say, and receive of him what we Are to deliver unto them.
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We must therefore diligently give our selves to the reading and studying of the Word of God, studying likewise to know the state and need of the people. We must Therefore diligently give our selves to the reading and studying of the Word of God, studying likewise to know the state and need of the people.
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And then, as the Prophet Jeremiah saith, He that hath the word, let him speak it faithfully;
And then, as the Prophet Jeremiah Says, He that hath the word, let him speak it faithfully;
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also, speak it as the Oracles of God, with all holy reverence and gravity, plainly, boldly, not fearing the face of any, unpartially, and with all authority, because it is not our word,
also, speak it as the Oracles of God, with all holy Reverence and gravity, plainly, boldly, not fearing the face of any, unpartially, and with all Authority, Because it is not our word,
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but the word and will of God.
but the word and will of God.
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We must deliver the sincere word of God purely, not sophisticating, or adulterating it with the mixture of our own or others fancies or errours:
We must deliver the sincere word of God purely, not sophisticating, or adulterating it with the mixture of our own or Others fancies or errors:
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Neither must we hold it forth and deliver it in the dresse of the entising speech of mans wisedom,
Neither must we hold it forth and deliver it in the dress of the enticing speech of men Wisdom,
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but in the evidence and demonstration of the spirit, and power;
but in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit, and power;
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not in the words which mans wisedom teacheth, but comparing spirituall things with spirituall, speaking things of God, the things of the Spirit of God spiritually, in Spirituall expressions, approving our selves unto every mans conscience, in the sight of God.
not in the words which men Wisdom Teaches, but comparing spiritual things with spiritual, speaking things of God, the things of the Spirit of God spiritually, in Spiritual expressions, approving our selves unto every men conscience, in the sighed of God.
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When Gods Word is thus taught, and his voice thus heard from our mouthes, it will not return to him void, When God's Word is thus taught, and his voice thus herd from our mouths, it will not return to him void,
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but shall accomplish that which he pleaseth, and shall prosper in the thing to which he sent it. but shall accomplish that which he Pleases, and shall prosper in the thing to which he sent it.
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It will be a sweet savour to God, both in them that are saved, and in them that perish.
It will be a sweet savour to God, both in them that Are saved, and in them that perish.
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Thus speaking, so that Gods word and voice may be heard from us, we shall save our selves, and those that hear us.
Thus speaking, so that God's word and voice may be herd from us, we shall save our selves, and those that hear us.
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The man of wisedom shall be thy name. We may here observe, That,The man of Wisdom shall be thy name. We may Here observe, That,
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Onely the godly wise can and will see God, in his Word, and in his Judgements, or in any other his works which he doth amongst the sons of men. Only the godly wise can and will see God, in his Word, and in his Judgments, or in any other his works which he does among the Sons of men.
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It is a high point of wisedom to understand and see God either in his Word or Works,
It is a high point of Wisdom to understand and see God either in his Word or Works,
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so as to give him glory. They that are wise according to God, they understand; but all other, be they never so worldly wise, they cannot.
so as to give him glory. They that Are wise according to God, they understand; but all other, be they never so worldly wise, they cannot.
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David setting forth the many providences of God to be observed in divers varieties, and changes in this life,David setting forth the many providences of God to be observed in diverse varieties, and changes in this life,
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as, in casting down some, evengreat ones, and raising up others, even the poor, setting him on high from affliction;
as, in casting down Some, evengreat ones, and raising up Others, even the poor, setting him on high from affliction;
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he saith, Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, he shall understand the loving kindnesse of the Lord.
he Says, Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, he shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord.
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The Prophet Jeremiah lamenting the estate of the Jews, for their many and great sins,
The Prophet Jeremiah lamenting the estate of the jews, for their many and great Sins,
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and for the Judgement to come on that Nation, making Jerusalem heaps, and dens of Dragons, Who is the wise man, that he may understand this? The Prophet Daniel foretelling the afflictions and trialls of the Church,
and for the Judgement to come on that nation, making Jerusalem heaps, and dens of Dragons, Who is the wise man, that he may understand this? The Prophet daniel foretelling the afflictions and trials of the Church,
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and the good that should redound to them, namely, their purifying, and being made white, he saith, None of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
and the good that should redound to them, namely, their purifying, and being made white, he Says, None of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.
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And when the Prophet Hosca told Israel that he had destroyed himself, and was fallen by his iniquity,
And when the Prophet Hosca told Israel that he had destroyed himself, and was fallen by his iniquity,
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and biddeth him take unto him words, and confesse his sin, and ask grace, God promiseth him he will take his anger from him,
and bids him take unto him words, and confess his since, and ask grace, God promises him he will take his anger from him,
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and love him freely, and promiseth to them, that then God will blesse them with all blessings, spirituall and temporall;
and love him freely, and promises to them, that then God will bless them with all blessings, spiritual and temporal;
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after all this, he saith, Who is wise, and he shall understand all these things? prudent,
After all this, he Says, Who is wise, and he shall understand all these things? prudent,
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and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just, the wise and prudent, they shall walk in them; but transgressours shall fall therein. and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord Are right, and the just, the wise and prudent, they shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fallen therein.
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The wise could see the Name of God, even the goodnesse of God in these his counsels, and gracious offers and promises;
The wise could see the Name of God, even the Goodness of God in these his Counsels, and gracious offers and promises;
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he could see a great deal of reasonablenesse, equity and gratiousnesse of God in them:
he could see a great deal of reasonableness, equity and Graciousness of God in them:
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but the wicked, they are blinde and foolish, they can see no such goodnesse of God, in his calling them to repentance,
but the wicked, they Are blind and foolish, they can see no such Goodness of God, in his calling them to Repentance,
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and offer of his grace, so as to embrace it, and be converted by it; but stumbleth, and is offended at it.
and offer of his grace, so as to embrace it, and be converted by it; but stumbleth, and is offended At it.
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Even as Christ the Corner-stone, and Foundation of his Church, is seen by the wise, and judged to be precious;
Even as christ the Cornerstone, and Foundation of his Church, is seen by the wise, and judged to be precious;
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they can see Gods Name in him:
they can see God's Name in him:
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but the foolish, the unbelieving, and disobedient, they cannot see such preciousnesse in him, he is a stone of stumbling, and rock of offence;
but the foolish, the unbelieving, and disobedient, they cannot see such preciousness in him, he is a stone of stumbling, and rock of offence;
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yea, they are offended at that good Word of the Gospel of Christ, which makes a tender of salvation, upon their repenting of their sins, and believing in him.
yea, they Are offended At that good Word of the Gospel of christ, which makes a tender of salvation, upon their repenting of their Sins, and believing in him.
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The naturall man he receiveth not the things of God, neither can he, because they are spiritually discerned:
The natural man he receives not the things of God, neither can he, Because they Are spiritually discerned:
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They cannot see God aright, no not in his works of Creation, wherein the invisible things of him, his eternall power and Godhead, may be seen.
They cannot see God aright, no not in his works of Creation, wherein the invisible things of him, his Eternal power and Godhead, may be seen.
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For in the wisedom of God, the wisest of men in the world cannot by their naturall Wisdom know God. Nay,
For in the Wisdom of God, the Wisest of men in the world cannot by their natural Wisdom know God. Nay,
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though God make himself known to them in his Word, in the offer of his grace in the Gospel, of salvation by Jesus Christ;
though God make himself known to them in his Word, in the offer of his grace in the Gospel, of salvation by jesus christ;
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even this is foolishnesse to them. Have they never so much quicknesse of wit, or depth of judgement, in things naturall, or be they never so politikely wise beyond others, they can see nothing of God,
even this is foolishness to them. Have they never so much quickness of wit, or depth of judgement, in things natural, or be they never so politicly wise beyond Others, they can see nothing of God,
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neither in his Word, nor Works, and Acts of Providence, whether of his mercy or Justice,
neither in his Word, nor Works, and Acts of Providence, whither of his mercy or justice,
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so as to apply it to themselves for their good, untill God give unto them to be spiritually wise.
so as to apply it to themselves for their good, until God give unto them to be spiritually wise.
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But to the Godly wise men, it is given, to know the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God. That which is hid from the wise of the world God reveals even to the simple, and men accounted but as Ideots in the world,
But to the Godly wise men, it is given, to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God. That which is hid from the wise of the world God reveals even to the simple, and men accounted but as Idiots in the world,
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when he hath made them wise to him-ward. They can also see the wonderfull excellencies of God in his workes.
when he hath made them wise to himward. They can also see the wonderful excellencies of God in his works.
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In them they can see the greatnesse of his power, and of his goodnesse and of his truth, and of his justice: In them they can see the greatness of his power, and of his Goodness and of his truth, and of his Justice:
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they can see his Name and give him glory in and for all these, whether mercies or judgements.
they can see his Name and give him glory in and for all these, whither Mercies or Judgments.
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They who are indeed wise, they give all diligence to see the goodnesse and footsteps of God in all his works that may come under their consideration. They who Are indeed wise, they give all diligence to see the Goodness and footsteps of God in all his works that may come under their consideration.
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They set their hearts to understand, they will observe what God doth; They Set their hearts to understand, they will observe what God does;
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and as David saith, Wisely consider of his doings: whereas the wicked be they never so worldly wise, They regard not the works of the Lord,
and as David Says, Wisely Consider of his doings: whereas the wicked be they never so worldly wise, They regard not the works of the Lord,
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nor the operation of his hand: they will not behold the Majesty of the Lord, when he sheweth them favour; nor the operation of his hand: they will not behold the Majesty of the Lord, when he shows them favour;
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nor yet will see his Name, when his hand is lift up against them in displeasure.
nor yet will see his Name, when his hand is lift up against them in displeasure.
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Be wise therefore all ye that hear me this day, nay, which heare Gods voyce crying unto you this day to heare the rod: you may see much of God in it,
Be wise Therefore all you that hear me this day, nay, which hear God's voice crying unto you this day to hear the rod: you may see much of God in it,
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if you were wise and would improve your wisdome, that you may see God in his Works,
if you were wise and would improve your Wisdom, that you may see God in his Works,
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and in the way of his Judgements.
and in the Way of his Judgments.
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It is a sore Judgement of God to a people, when God shall make his name known to them, not onely in his word,
It is a soar Judgement of God to a people, when God shall make his name known to them, not only in his word,
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but in his great and wonderfull works of mercies and Judgements, and leave them to their ignorance and folly, not giving them wisdome, not giving them hearts to perceive and understand Gods Name, Gods Greatnesse, Goodnesse, Soveraignty,
but in his great and wonderful works of Mercies and Judgments, and leave them to their ignorance and folly, not giving them Wisdom, not giving them hearts to perceive and understand God's Name, God's Greatness, goodness, Sovereignty,
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so as to fear and adore him, submit to him and learn righteousnesse thereby.
so as to Fear and adore him, submit to him and Learn righteousness thereby.
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As the Bee can finde, and gather honey of every flower, so the wise man can see and learn something of God in all his works.
As the Bee can find, and gather honey of every flower, so the wise man can see and Learn something of God in all his works.
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Be wise therefore, as David calleth upon all Princes and Judges of the earth, and be instructed; Be wise Therefore, as David calls upon all Princes and Judges of the earth, and be instructed;
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but by what, even by that Iron rod threatned, and shaken over them, that thereby they might learn to fear,
but by what, even by that Iron rod threatened, and shaken over them, that thereby they might Learn to Fear,
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and serve, and might kisse that rod; his wrath being pacified and his anger turned away from them.
and serve, and might kiss that rod; his wrath being pacified and his anger turned away from them.
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Then a man is a man of wisdome, such a one as is meant in this doctrine,
Then a man is a man of Wisdom, such a one as is meant in this Doctrine,
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when he can discern what is the chiefe good, and hath the Judgement to esteeme it,
when he can discern what is the chief good, and hath the Judgement to esteem it,
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and to make choyse of it, and of the right waies of attaining and retaining it.
and to make choice of it, and of the right ways of attaining and retaining it.
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God is the chiefe good, the knowledge of him so as to beleeve in him, to feare him,God is the chief good, the knowledge of him so as to believe in him, to Fear him,
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and to rely on him, and obey him, this is true and sound wisdome:
and to rely on him, and obey him, this is true and found Wisdom:
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When you are thus wise, you will see Gods Name, you will see God in his Word and works,
When you Are thus wise, you will see God's Name, you will see God in his Word and works,
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when he shall at any time speak by the voyce of his Word, or voyce of his Rod, you then can and shall understand the meaning of those voyces.
when he shall At any time speak by the voice of his Word, or voice of his Rod, you then can and shall understand the meaning of those voices.
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To be wise to Salvation is the true Wisdome, by which a man can see God in his works, so as may conduce thereunto:
To be wise to Salvation is the true Wisdom, by which a man can see God in his works, so as may conduce thereunto:
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such a man understandeth his way, and is said to understand all things; but evill men understand not judgement.
such a man understands his Way, and is said to understand all things; but evil men understand not judgement.
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The way to have true wisdome, is, to deny a mans own wisdome, and (as the Apostle adviseth) To be a foole (as the world counteth foolishnesse) that he may be wise.
The Way to have true Wisdom, is, to deny a men own Wisdom, and (as the Apostle adviseth) To be a fool (as the world counteth foolishness) that he may be wise.
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A man by his naturall wit and wisedome cannot know God.
A man by his natural wit and Wisdom cannot know God.
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You must not think that because by the strength of wit and naturall reason you dive deep into the search of things naturall,
You must not think that Because by the strength of wit and natural reason you dive deep into the search of things natural,
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and humane, and can understand them;
and humane, and can understand them;
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that it is therefore in the power of your own understanding to attain to deep things of God, the Divine things of God;
that it is Therefore in the power of your own understanding to attain to deep things of God, the Divine things of God;
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as his Wisdome, Power, Justice, Truth, Goodnesse, and his Will which may be seen in and known by his works.
as his Wisdom, Power, justice, Truth, goodness, and his Will which may be seen in and known by his works.
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Naturall wise men may understand the letter of the Word of God, and the matter of Gods workes what they are;
Natural wise men may understand the Letter of the Word of God, and the matter of God's works what they Are;
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but he perceiveth not nor can he perceive God, and the things of God, in them,
but he perceives not nor can he perceive God, and the things of God, in them,
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nor the end to which they tend, to affect his heart therewith, and to make a Spirituall use thereof to himself.
nor the end to which they tend, to affect his heart therewith, and to make a Spiritual use thereof to himself.
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These things are perceived onely by Spirituall wisdome, being revealed by the Spirit of God.
These things Are perceived only by Spiritual Wisdom, being revealed by the Spirit of God.
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The Word of God hath in it, instructions of this wisedome, and it giveth a spirituall subtilty and ability to discern the deep things of God, by it David came to be a man of wisdome, wiser than the Ancients, and wiser than his teachers:
The Word of God hath in it, instructions of this Wisdom, and it gives a spiritual subtlety and ability to discern the deep things of God, by it David Come to be a man of Wisdom, Wiser than the Ancients, and Wiser than his Teachers:
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you must have recourse therefore to the word to that end.
you must have recourse Therefore to the word to that end.
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But do not think to bring light with you, whereby to understand it, but bring faith with you to beleeve it,
But do not think to bring Light with you, whereby to understand it, but bring faith with you to believe it,
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and come to it to receive sight by it, as well as light:
and come to it to receive sighed by it, as well as Light:
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for it is eye-salve and a meanes to open the eyes of the blind, as well as to give light to them that see.
for it is eyesalve and a means to open the eyes of the blind, as well as to give Light to them that see.
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When we are rightly principled by the word, we shall learn by it, to see God in his works.
When we Are rightly principled by the word, we shall Learn by it, to see God in his works.
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You must first beleeve, and then you shall know, then it will make you wise.
You must First believe, and then you shall know, then it will make you wise.
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Also be you much in observing and considering the works of God, and the wayes of Gods Providence;
Also be you much in observing and considering the works of God, and the ways of God's Providence;
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the more you exercise your selves therein, the more able you shall be to see Gods Name.
the more you exercise your selves therein, the more able you shall be to see God's Name.
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And lastly, pray for this Wisdome, as David saith, Open mine eyes that I may behold wonderfull things out of thy Law;
And lastly, pray for this Wisdom, as David Says, Open mine eyes that I may behold wonderful things out of thy Law;
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so, intreate the Lord that you may understand the voyce of his mercies, and Judgements what he would have you to learn by them, touching him.
so, entreat the Lord that you may understand the voice of his Mercies, and Judgments what he would have you to Learn by them, touching him.
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If any want wisdome, let him aske, Heare the rod. If any want Wisdom, let him ask, Hear the rod.
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God would have his people learn by his corrections and by his Judgements which he bringeth upon them, and doth execute amongst them. God would have his people Learn by his corrections and by his Judgments which he brings upon them, and does execute among them.
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All that are under the rod, or that have it shaken over them, must learn what God teacheth them thereby.
All that Are under the rod, or that have it shaken over them, must Learn what God Teaches them thereby.
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The Lord complaines of, and sharpely rebuketh the City Jerusalem, because she did not Hear and obey his voyce,
The Lord complains of, and sharply Rebuketh the city Jerusalem, Because she did not Hear and obey his voice,
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nor receive correction, Zeph. 3. 2. Every morning the just Lord did bring his judgement to light,
nor receive correction, Zephaniah 3. 2. Every morning the just Lord did bring his judgement to Light,
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but the unjust knew no shame, verse 5. He said to her, Surely thou wilt feare me, thou wilt receive instruction, verse 7. This sheweth what men should do when he doth afflict them.but the unjust knew no shame, verse 5. He said to her, Surely thou wilt Fear me, thou wilt receive instruction, verse 7. This shows what men should do when he does afflict them.
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God expecteth his people should have heard his rod.
God Expects his people should have herd his rod.
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The Rod of God is doctrinall, man may know Gods mind and will, and his own duty by it, as by the Word:
The Rod of God is doctrinal, man may know God's mind and will, and his own duty by it, as by the Word:
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God doth Discipline his people by his rod, as well as by his Word;
God does Discipline his people by his rod, as well as by his Word;
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in the exercise of both he doth Open the eares of men to Discipline, and doth seal their instruction, as we reade in the book of Job; The rod and reproof, when they go together give wisedome,
in the exercise of both he does Open the ears of men to Discipline, and does seal their instruction, as we read in the book of Job; The rod and reproof, when they go together give Wisdom,
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as to a childe in a family, in whose heart folly is bound;
as to a child in a family, in whose heart folly is bound;
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so to such children and servants in Gods great family in the world, who will not learn, nor be corrected with words.
so to such children and Servants in God's great family in the world, who will not Learn, nor be corrected with words.
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Many (like Manasses ) carry a deaf care unto, nay, will not hear the Word,
Many (like Manasses) carry a deaf care unto, nay, will not hear the Word,
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yet may be brought to hear the rod;
yet may be brought to hear the rod;
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he thereby learned to see the Name of God, and to know that the Lord was God,
he thereby learned to see the Name of God, and to know that the Lord was God,
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and did humble himself greatly before him.
and did humble himself greatly before him.
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The Judgements of God which are his rod, they do second his Word, and what it spake to the eare, they do speak to the other senses, with a louder voyce.
The Judgments of God which Are his rod, they do second his Word, and what it spoke to the ear, they do speak to the other Senses, with a Louder voice.
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Smart and pain seconding the Word, do usually make a deeper impression upon the soules and Spirits of men.
Smart and pain seconding the Word, do usually make a Deeper impression upon the Souls and Spirits of men.
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The Lord never smites, but he hath spoken first, and warned by his Word:
The Lord never smites, but he hath spoken First, and warned by his Word:
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and like a father that standeth over his childe when he correcteth him, remembreth him of his faults and of his duty,
and like a father that Stands over his child when he Correcteth him, Remember him of his Faults and of his duty,
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When the Lord openeth the eare to discipline with the correction, and doth awaken the conscience, a wise child will readily know what God meaneth in those his corrections.
When the Lord Openeth the ear to discipline with the correction, and does awaken the conscience, a wise child will readily know what God means in those his corrections.
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We in this kingdome are under Gods Rod, and he is punishing us with the rod of his anger:
We in this Kingdom Are under God's Rod, and he is punishing us with the rod of his anger:
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The sorest temporall judgement, that can come to a Nation, is come upon us.
The Sorest temporal judgement, that can come to a nation, is come upon us.
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We must hearken and learn what God would have us to do, now that he is correcting of us, we must hear what the rod speaketh unto us.
We must harken and Learn what God would have us to do, now that he is correcting of us, we must hear what the rod speaks unto us.
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If we consult the Word, it will tell us what it is that the rod speaketh, shewing us why God smiteth us,
If we consult the Word, it will tell us what it is that the rod speaks, showing us why God smites us,
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and what he would have us to do, now we are smitten; and it will tell us what he will yet do unto us;
and what he would have us to do, now we Are smitten; and it will tell us what he will yet do unto us;
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if when these his Judgements are upon us we do not learn righteousnesse, submit unto him,
if when these his Judgments Are upon us we do not Learn righteousness, submit unto him,
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and make our peace with him.
and make our peace with him.
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First, it telleth us that this Judgement is come upon us for sin, and it being a sore stroak, we may learn that it is for our great sins. When God was angry with the children of Israel at the siege of Ai, the men of Ai smote of them and chased them, from before the gate and slew divers of them,
First, it Telleth us that this Judgement is come upon us for since, and it being a soar stroke, we may Learn that it is for our great Sins. When God was angry with the children of Israel At the siege of Ai, the men of Ai smote of them and chased them, from before the gate and slew diverse of them,
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and made them turn their backs upon their enemies: This caused Joshuah to humble himself before the Arke of the Lord;
and made them turn their backs upon their enemies: This caused Joshua to humble himself before the Ark of the Lord;
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Gods answer unto him was, Get thee up, wherefore lyest thou upon thy face? Israel hath finned,
God's answer unto him was, Get thee up, Wherefore liest thou upon thy face? Israel hath finned,
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and they have also transgressed my Covenant, which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing.
and they have also transgressed my Covenant, which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing.
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This sin of one man, was accompanied with other sinnes of Rulers and people; This since of one man, was accompanied with other Sins of Rulers and people;
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namely, carnall confidence in the Arme of flesh, and carnall pollicy following it, not asking counsell of the Lord.
namely, carnal confidence in the Arm of Flesh, and carnal policy following it, not asking counsel of the Lord.
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They thought all the people were too many to go up, they presumed that because there were but few men in Ai, a party of about two or three thousand men would be enough to take it.
They Thought all the people were too many to go up, they presumed that Because there were but few men in Ai, a party of about two or three thousand men would be enough to take it.
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If thou say in thine heart, saith Jeremy to Judah, when God should punish, Wherefore come these things upon me? the answer is, For the greatnesse os thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.
If thou say in thine heart, Says Jeremiah to Judah, when God should Punish, Wherefore come these things upon me? the answer is, For the greatness os thine iniquity Are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bore.
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In all Gods judgements upon a person or people, they may hear God telling them that this is for your sin.
In all God's Judgments upon a person or people, they may hear God telling them that this is for your since.
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But this is not all it speaketh.
But this is not all it speaks.
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It secondly doth minde all of searching and trying their wayes, to finde out their sins,
It secondly does mind all of searching and trying their ways, to find out their Sins,
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and that they might turn to him that smiteth them.
and that they might turn to him that smites them.
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This counsell the Prophet giveth after he had said, Wherefore doth a living man complain? A man for the punishment of his sin: Let us search and try our wayes and turn to the Lord, &c. Come, say they in Hosea, and let us return to the Lord, he hath torn and he will heal us, he hath smitten and he will bind us up.
This counsel the Prophet gives After he had said, Wherefore does a living man complain? A man for the punishment of his since: Let us search and try our ways and turn to the Lord, etc. Come, say they in Hosea, and let us return to the Lord, he hath torn and he will heal us, he hath smitten and he will bind us up.
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Thirdly, the rod bids men not onely to finde out their sins, and confesse them to God,
Thirdly, the rod bids men not only to find out their Sins, and confess them to God,
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but to seek his face and to aske pardon, that God may be at peace with them.
but to seek his face and to ask pardon, that God may be At peace with them.
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This is one end why God afflicteth men, that they might be brought to acknowledge their offence, and seek his face:
This is one end why God afflicts men, that they might be brought to acknowledge their offence, and seek his face:
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In their affliction they will seek me diligently, saith the Lord.In their affliction they will seek me diligently, Says the Lord.
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To say from the heart I have sinned, I will do so no more, is a good answer to the voyce of the rod, upon this ground;
To say from the heart I have sinned, I will do so no more, is a good answer to the voice of the rod, upon this ground;
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namely, because God had already punished his people, and had threatned a great judgement; therefore, Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel, saith the Lord.
namely, Because God had already punished his people, and had threatened a great judgement; Therefore, Prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel, Says the Lord.
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Fourthly, the rod teacheth another lesson, which is, If men do not amend by present Judgements, they shall be punished with more,
Fourthly, the rod Teaches Another Lesson, which is, If men do not amend by present Judgments, they shall be punished with more,
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and those greater, Seven times more for their sin;
and those greater, Seven times more for their since;
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he will then avenge the quarrell of his Covenant, and if yet they shall walk contrary to him, he will again and again chasten them, Seven times more, untill their Land shall be desolate, and their Cities wast.
he will then avenge the quarrel of his Covenant, and if yet they shall walk contrary to him, he will again and again chasten them, Seven times more, until their Land shall be desolate, and their Cities waste.
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But yet so, as if when he hath brought his sorest judgements upon them, they should by them learn to humble themselves,
But yet so, as if when he hath brought his Sorest Judgments upon them, they should by them Learn to humble themselves,
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and confesse their iniquity, and accept of the punishment of their iniquity, God will remember his Covenant and be mercifull unto them.
and confess their iniquity, and accept of the punishment of their iniquity, God will Remember his Covenant and be merciful unto them.
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Lastly, when the rod hath taught all the former lessons, if men will not hear it,
Lastly, when the rod hath taught all the former Lessons, if men will not hear it,
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then it teacheth that the Lord may be so provoked as to give over smiting, as one weary of striking:
then it Teaches that the Lord may be so provoked as to give over smiting, as one weary of striking:
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and to say, Why should you be smitten any more? you will revolt more and more.
and to say, Why should you be smitten any more? you will revolt more and more.
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And because they adde leudnesse to their filthinesse, obstinacy, and impenitency to their wickednesse, the Lord saith to them as to those in Ezekicl; Because I have purged thee, that is, by my judgments would have reclaimed thee, And Because they add Lewdness to their filthiness, obstinacy, and impenitency to their wickedness, the Lord Says to them as to those in Ezekiel; Because I have purged thee, that is, by my Judgments would have reclaimed thee,
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and thou wast not purged, Thou shalt not be purged from thy filthinesse any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
and thou wast not purged, Thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
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You may, in the taking away of his rod, if he give over smiting, hear him say:
You may, in the taking away of his rod, if he give over smiting, hear him say:
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I have taught and corrected you thus, and thus, and so long: I see all is in vaine, I will reserve you for utter ruine and destruction;
I have taught and corrected you thus, and thus, and so long: I see all is in vain, I will reserve you for utter ruin and destruction;
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and sith by no means you will learn to know me, and the things which concern your own peace and good;
and sith by no means you will Learn to know me, and the things which concern your own peace and good;
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You shall dye without knowledge, you shall dye in your sins; I will reserve you to the day of evill. You shall die without knowledge, you shall die in your Sins; I will reserve you to the day of evil.
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All this smiting, seeing it will not reforme you, shall but prepare you for destruction, and be an aggravation of your sin and condemnation.
All this smiting, seeing it will not reform you, shall but prepare you for destruction, and be an aggravation of your since and condemnation.
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There is no man of wisdome but can heare the rod speaking to all the purposes before mentioned.
There is no man of Wisdom but can hear the rod speaking to all the Purposes before mentioned.
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You may hear most, if not all these lessons of the rod, in the thirty and sixt of Job, verses 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. If they be bound in setters and be holden in cords of asfliction, then he sheweth them their worke,
You may hear most, if not all these Lessons of the rod, in the thirty and sixt of Job, Verses 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. If they be bound in setters and be held in cords of affliction, then he shows them their work,
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and their transgressions, that they have excceded. He openeth also their eare to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquitie:
and their transgressions, that they have excceded. He Openeth also their ear to discipline, and commands that they return from iniquity:
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if they obey and serve him, they shall spend their dayes in prosperitie, and their years in pleasure:
if they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in Prosperity, and their Years in pleasure:
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But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and dye without knowledge:
But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and die without knowledge:
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But the Hypocrites in heart (that is, such as professe they know God, but in their works deny him, that have a forme of Godlinesse but deny the power thereof) they heap up wrath, They cry not when he bindeth them, that is, they do not hear nor obey the voyce of the rod, to mourn for their sins, to aske pardon and to repent when God doth punish them.But the Hypocrites in heart (that is, such as profess they know God, but in their works deny him, that have a Form of Godliness but deny the power thereof) they heap up wrath, They cry not when he binds them, that is, they do not hear nor obey the voice of the rod, to mourn for their Sins, to ask pardon and to Repent when God does Punish them.
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We are greatly afflicted, and under a most heavie Judgement, we cannot but be sensible of it.
We Are greatly afflicted, and under a most heavy Judgement, we cannot but be sensible of it.
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I beseech you therefore to hear the voyce of God now speaking by this rod. You do now beleeve it is for the sins of the Land:
I beseech you Therefore to hear the voice of God now speaking by this rod. You do now believe it is for the Sins of the Land:
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it should therefore put us upon a sad and serious search of our wayes. The Lord is now smiting, wounding, and in the way of destroying of us.
it should Therefore put us upon a sad and serious search of our ways. The Lord is now smiting, wounding, and in the Way of destroying of us.
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Let us consider our transgressions, that they have exceeded.
Let us Consider our transgressions, that they have exceeded.
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And truely, they are so many, and so great, that I tremble to think of them.
And truly, they Are so many, and so great, that I tremble to think of them.
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As God shall bring them to my minde, I shall remember you of some of them;
As God shall bring them to my mind, I shall Remember you of Some of them;
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praying you to remember, that this Rod of God is upon us for our sin;
praying you to Remember, that this Rod of God is upon us for our since;
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and for this end, that we should humble our selves under his hand, that we should repent,
and for this end, that we should humble our selves under his hand, that we should Repent,
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and turn to him, and seek attonement and reconciliation with him. This is the work of the day;
and turn to him, and seek atonement and reconciliation with him. This is the work of the day;
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let us with all our might apply our selves to it.
let us with all our might apply our selves to it.
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1. It did please the Lord, long since, to begin a happie Reformation of Religion in this Kingdom;
1. It did please the Lord, long since, to begin a happy Reformation of Religion in this Kingdom;
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and shortly after, made triall what we would do, whether we would stand fast to the Truth received or not.
and shortly After, made trial what we would do, whither we would stand fast to the Truth received or not.
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But in the generality the Land returned to their vomit, and also persecuted the true Religion,
But in the generality the Land returned to their vomit, and also persecuted the true Religion,
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and shed the blood of many Martyrs, in the days of Queen Mary. We have cause to judge, that the guilt of that blood, amongst other sins past, doth lie upon the Land,
and shed the blood of many Martyrs, in the days of Queen Marry. We have cause to judge, that the guilt of that blood, among other Sins passed, does lie upon the Land,
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and crieth for vengeance, and that God is punishing it this day.
and cries for vengeance, and that God is punishing it this day.
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We must not onely look upon present sins, to be humble for them, and to bewail them;
We must not only look upon present Sins, to be humble for them, and to bewail them;
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but upon them that have been committed long since, by our ancestours that have been before us.
but upon them that have been committed long since, by our Ancestors that have been before us.
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So did Daniel and Nehemiah confesse to God not onely their own present sins, but the sins of their Kings, Princes and Fathers that lived before them;
So did daniel and Nehemiah confess to God not only their own present Sins, but the Sins of their Kings, Princes and Father's that lived before them;
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professing, that for their sins also, confusion of face was brought upon them, acknowledging Gods righteousnesse therein.
professing, that for their Sins also, confusion of face was brought upon them, acknowledging God's righteousness therein.
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It pleaseth the Lord many times to seal up, as in his treasury, the sins of a Land,
It Pleases the Lord many times to seal up, as in his treasury, the Sins of a Land,
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and to keep them as in a Bag; not punishing them so soon as they are committed:
and to keep them as in a Bag; not punishing them so soon as they Are committed:
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and when they have heaped up more sins upon them, and their sins are ripe, then he reckons with them, and punisheth them for all at once.
and when they have heaped up more Sins upon them, and their Sins Are ripe, then he reckons with them, and Punisheth them for all At once.
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The sins of Manasseh brought judgements upon Judah, after his death, though he had repented him of his sin.
The Sins of Manasses brought Judgments upon Judah, After his death, though he had repented him of his since.
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2. Also, when there was a Reformation both in King Edward and Queen Elisabeths time, though they reformed much, yet they wrought not a thorow Reformation.
2. Also, when there was a Reformation both in King Edward and Queen Elisabeths time, though they reformed much, yet they wrought not a thorough Reformation.
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Too much of Rome was retained both in Religion and the Government of the Church: and the Land hath not been purged of it to this day.
Too much of Room was retained both in Religion and the Government of the Church: and the Land hath not been purged of it to this day.
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Another great sin which hath been, and yet is committed in the Land, is Sacriledge.
another great since which hath been, and yet is committed in the Land, is Sacrilege.
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I speak not of the converting of the maintenance of Abbies to other then pious uses, which may admit of question whether it were sin or no: I insist not on that:
I speak not of the converting of the maintenance of Abbeys to other then pious uses, which may admit of question whither it were since or no: I insist not on that:
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I speak of robbing God of the maintenance whereby his Ministers were and are to be maintained, which hath been a cause why many parts of this Kingdome have been destitute of such Pastours as should and could break unto the people the Bread of life.
I speak of robbing God of the maintenance whereby his Ministers were and Are to be maintained, which hath been a cause why many parts of this Kingdom have been destitute of such Pastors as should and could break unto the people the Bred of life.
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There were none to minister unto them Spirituall things, because their Carnall things, paid to maintain them, was turned another way.
There were none to minister unto them Spiritual things, Because their Carnal things, paid to maintain them, was turned Another Way.
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This Sacriledge lieth still as a sin upon the Land, provoking God against this Kingdom; and you may believe it, that he is now punishing it.
This Sacrilege lies still as a since upon the Land, provoking God against this Kingdom; and you may believe it, that he is now punishing it.
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For you are cursed with a curse, saith God, to them that lie in this sin. For you Are cursed with a curse, Says God, to them that lie in this since.
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It is not possible for the law of man to make it lawfull to take away that maintenance that hath been designed,
It is not possible for the law of man to make it lawful to take away that maintenance that hath been designed,
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and yet is paid, for the maintenance of the Worship of God, it making no other sufficient provision of maintenance for the Church in the place thereof.
and yet is paid, for the maintenance of the Worship of God, it making no other sufficient provision of maintenance for the Church in the place thereof.
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I dispute not by what right Tythes are paid:
I dispute not by what right Tithes Are paid:
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But sith they are paid for the maintenance of the Ministery, and yet taken from them,
But sith they Are paid for the maintenance of the Ministry, and yet taken from them,
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and given to those that do not mister in the Word and Doctrine, this can be nothing else but robbing of God, and a great Sacriledge.
and given to those that do not mister in the Word and Doctrine, this can be nothing Else but robbing of God, and a great Sacrilege.
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The same sins also may be charged upon us in England, for which God had a controversie with his people, and did judge them heretofore.
The same Sins also may be charged upon us in England, for which God had a controversy with his people, and did judge them heretofore.
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4. The knowledge of God is not in the Land. This Kingdom notwithstanding the long time of our enjoying so plentifully the light of the Gospel, doth yet remain extreme ignorant of God, and their duty to him. 4. The knowledge of God is not in the Land. This Kingdom notwithstanding the long time of our enjoying so plentifully the Light of the Gospel, does yet remain extreme ignorant of God, and their duty to him.
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And this not onely in the dark places of it, in Wales, and far North and West,
And this not only in the dark places of it, in Wales, and Far North and West,
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but in the Countreys and Cities in the midst of the Kingdom.
but in the Countries' and Cities in the midst of the Kingdom.
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5. The sins of Swearing and Cursing, of hellish and damming Blasphemie, have overgrown this Land, the cry whereof doth reach unto heaven:
5. The Sins of Swearing and Cursing, of hellish and damming Blasphemy, have overgrown this Land, the cry whereof does reach unto heaven:
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besides the sin of Perjury, concerning which sin God hath said, that his curse shall remain, and never depart from the committers thereof, nor from their houses, till they be consumed, with the timber thereof, and the stones thereof.
beside the since of Perjury, Concerning which since God hath said, that his curse shall remain, and never depart from the committers thereof, nor from their houses, till they be consumed, with the timber thereof, and the stones thereof.
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All sorts of persons, as Supreme, and all Officers in the State, from the Judge to the meanest;
All sorts of Persons, as Supreme, and all Officers in the State, from the Judge to the Meanest;
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all sorts of Jurours in any Jury, and all sorts of Witnesses in all Courts, they binde themselves to God, by a solemn Oath.
all sorts of Jurors in any Jury, and all sorts of Witnesses in all Courts, they bind themselves to God, by a solemn Oath.
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How many Protestations, Oaths and Covenants have been lately taken? But have men kept their Oaths,
How many Protestations, Oaths and Covenants have been lately taken? But have men kept their Oaths,
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and do they keep them? are they not broken by all that take them? It had been much better for the Kingdom that we had not taken so many Oaths, Vows,
and do they keep them? Are they not broken by all that take them? It had been much better for the Kingdom that we had not taken so many Oaths, Vows,
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and Protestations, then, having taken them, not to keep them. God is extremely incensed against a People guilty of Forswearing;
and Protestations, then, having taken them, not to keep them. God is extremely incensed against a People guilty of Forswearing;
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especially if the Oaths of State made by the supreme Magistrate to the Subject, and of the Subject to the Magistrate, be broken and violated.
especially if the Oaths of State made by the supreme Magistrate to the Subject, and of the Subject to the Magistrate, be broken and violated.
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We are blinde, if we do not see that God is punishing this Nation for these sins of vain swearing, cursing, blasphemie and perjury.
We Are blind, if we do not see that God is punishing this nation for these Sins of vain swearing, cursing, blasphemy and perjury.
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We must call to remembrance these, amongst other the sins of the Land, to bewail them,
We must call to remembrance these, among other the Sins of the Land, to bewail them,
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and make our peace with God, that he destroy us not for them. Because of these, the Land mourneth.
and make our peace with God, that he destroy us not for them. Because of these, the Land Mourneth.
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6. The Land is also guilty of not opposing of the man of fin, Popery and Idolatry,
6. The Land is also guilty of not opposing of the man of fin, Popery and Idolatry,
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unto the extirpation or it out of the Kingdom. Idolatry hath not onely been tolerated to be committed in the secret Chambers of Imagery; but allowed in places elsewhere.
unto the extirpation or it out of the Kingdom. Idolatry hath not only been tolerated to be committed in the secret Chambers of Imagery; but allowed in places elsewhere.
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We have complied much with Idolaters and Idolatry of Rome. We may judge that for this also the Lord is punishing us.
We have complied much with Idolaters and Idolatry of Room. We may judge that for this also the Lord is punishing us.
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The children of Israel did not drive out the Canaanites from amongst them, therefore they were as pricks in their eyes, and thorns in their sides. And Joshua telleth them, that for their compliances with them, they should remain to be snares and traps unto them,
The children of Israel did not drive out the Canaanites from among them, Therefore they were as pricks in their eyes, and thorns in their sides. And joshua Telleth them, that for their compliances with them, they should remain to be snares and traps unto them,
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and scourges in their sides, and thorns in their eyes, untill they should perish from the good land which the Lord their God had given them. and scourges in their sides, and thorns in their eyes, until they should perish from the good land which the Lord their God had given them.
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And they should make them sin against God, and surely be a snare unto them, as Moses telleth them.
And they should make them sin against God, and surely be a snare unto them, as Moses Telleth them.
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Popish and Antichristian Religion, and Idolatry, is as abominable to God, as ever the Canaanitish. Religion and Idolatry was:
Popish and Antichristian Religion, and Idolatry, is as abominable to God, as ever the Canaanitish. Religion and Idolatry was:
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For Rome is called, The mother of Abominations.
For Room is called, The mother of Abominations.
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Now whether the permitting of Popery and Papists amongst us, have not been thorns in our eyes,
Now whither the permitting of Popery and Papists among us, have not been thorns in our eyes,
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and pricks in our sides, and have been snares and traps, means of sin and vexation unto us, God using them as rods and instruments to punish us, I leave this to your consideration,
and pricks in our sides, and have been snares and traps, means of since and vexation unto us, God using them as rods and Instruments to Punish us, I leave this to your consideration,
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When the sons of God took them wives of the daughters of men, when those of the true married those that were of a false Religion in the first Age of the world;
When the Sons of God took them wives of the daughters of men, when those of the true married those that were of a false Religion in the First Age of the world;
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and when, after that, both before and after the Captivity, Gods people by profession did marry strange wives the daughters of a strange god:
and when, After that, both before and After the Captivity, God's people by profession did marry strange wives the daughters of a strange god:
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Gods judgements were upon the old world, and all those States that were guilty of this sin.
God's Judgments were upon the old world, and all those States that were guilty of this since.
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As when the house of Judah made affinity with the house of Ahab, we see what evil followed thereupon,
As when the house of Judah made affinity with the house of Ahab, we see what evil followed thereupon,
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and what wrath it brought upon the Kingdom of Judah.
and what wrath it brought upon the Kingdom of Judah.
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When Solomon (a good King otherwise) forgat himself, and matched with Idolatrous wives, sinning therein against God, God gave him over to his folly (though otherwise the wisest of men) that (whether in complement or otherwise) he did accompany his wives to their Idolatrous Service;
When Solomon (a good King otherwise) forgot himself, and matched with Idolatrous wives, sinning therein against God, God gave him over to his folly (though otherwise the Wisest of men) that (whither in compliment or otherwise) he did accompany his wives to their Idolatrous Service;
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whether he joyned with them therein, it doth not so clearly appear:
whither he joined with them therein, it does not so clearly appear:
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yet he went thus far, that it is said, He went after Ashteroth the goddesse of the Zidonians,
yet he went thus Far, that it is said, He went After Ashtaroth the goddess of the Zidonians,
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and Milcom the abomination of the Amorites; and he did build an high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab. and Milcom the abomination of the amorites; and he did built an high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab.
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For these very things God brought evil upon his Kingdom. He raised up adversaries against him;
For these very things God brought evil upon his Kingdom. He raised up Adversaries against him;
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and what a division and rent it made in that Kingdom, we do well know.
and what a division and rend it made in that Kingdom, we do well know.
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May not this be another cause why Gods wrath is gone out against us? Let us hear the rod, doth it not tell us so? Let us humble our selves this day for these sins also, that God may be pleased to throw away this his rod from us.
May not this be Another cause why God's wrath is gone out against us? Let us hear the rod, does it not tell us so? Let us humble our selves this day for these Sins also, that God may be pleased to throw away this his rod from us.
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We are guilty of other sins, for which, as for that of Idolatry, when they reign in a Kingdom, God doth punish it with his severest Judgements.
We Are guilty of other Sins, for which, as for that of Idolatry, when they Reign in a Kingdom, God does Punish it with his Severest Judgments.
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7. These are, Oppression, and the not executing of Justice and Judgement in a Land. These were the sins of the Princes and Judges of Judah; they were for bribes and rewards.
7. These Are, Oppression, and the not executing of justice and Judgement in a Land. These were the Sins of the Princes and Judges of Judah; they were for Bribes and rewards.
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And all Judah, according as they had power, did oppresse one another.
And all Judah, according as they had power, did oppress one Another.
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Hath it not been thus in in England? and, which should humble us and grieve us most, complaints every where tell us,
Hath it not been thus in in England? and, which should humble us and grieve us most, complaints every where tell us,
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even while we are smarting by the rod of God, that these sins of oppression and not executing judgement do encrease upon us.
even while we Are smarting by the rod of God, that these Sins of oppression and not executing judgement do increase upon us.
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Are not many partiall and injurious in their Levies of moneys for the publike use of the State? sparing themselves and friends, laying intolerable burdens upon those who have been most free,
are not many partial and injurious in their Levies of moneys for the public use of the State? sparing themselves and Friends, laying intolerable burdens upon those who have been most free,
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and are now lesse able to bear them.
and Are now less able to bear them.
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Also are there not those who were entrusted with the Moneys of the State, and to pay Souldiers, that do manage their Trust so ill, that the Souldier is necessitated to live upon free Quarter,
Also Are there not those who were Entrusted with the Moneys of the State, and to pay Soldiers, that do manage their Trust so ill, that the Soldier is necessitated to live upon free Quarter,
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and spoil of those that pay ordinary great Taxes for the publike Service. Men do exceedingly complain that they cannot have Justice.
and spoil of those that pay ordinary great Taxes for the public Service. Men do exceedingly complain that they cannot have justice.
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It concerneth you to look to these things. As these were crying sins heretofore, and God hath brought upon us these Judgements:
It concerns you to look to these things. As these were crying Sins heretofore, and God hath brought upon us these Judgments:
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if these continue and encrease, we cannot but fear that these Judgements shall be continued and encreased, untill these sins be reformed.
if these continue and increase, we cannot but Fear that these Judgments shall be continued and increased, until these Sins be reformed.
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8. Bloodguiltinesse is another provoking sin.
8. Bloodguiltiness is Another provoking since.
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It cannot go well with a Kingdom where the guilt of innocent blood is not put away by the hand of the Magistrate.
It cannot go well with a Kingdom where the guilt of innocent blood is not put away by the hand of the Magistrate.
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God will not pardon a Land polluted with innocent blood: he will sooner or later be avenged of it.
God will not pardon a Land polluted with innocent blood: he will sooner or later be avenged of it.
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How much hath been shed heretofore, and the murthers either not brought unto Judgement, or not prosecuted in Judgement? This polluteth a Kingdom with blood;
How much hath been shed heretofore, and the murders either not brought unto Judgement, or not prosecuted in Judgement? This polluteth a Kingdom with blood;
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and this blood crieth loud for vengeance upon those into whose hands God did put the sword of Justice, to revenge for him,
and this blood cries loud for vengeance upon those into whose hands God did put the sword of justice, to revenge for him,
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and to execute wrath upon such as are murtherers, and do it not.
and to execute wrath upon such as Are murderers, and do it not.
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This causeth the Lord to execute Judgement himself, in shedding the blood upon such a People as this.
This Causes the Lord to execute Judgement himself, in shedding the blood upon such a People as this.
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9. The sinnes of Sodom, Pride, fulnesse of bread, idlenesse, unmercifulnesse, and all sorts of voluptuousnesse, have been the common sins of this Kingdom,
9. The Sins of Sodom, Pride, fullness of bred, idleness, unmercifulness, and all sorts of voluptuousness, have been the Common Sins of this Kingdom,
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and yet are, notwithstanding the hand of God is so heavie upon us.
and yet Are, notwithstanding the hand of God is so heavy upon us.
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Our Gentry, and such as were born and left rich in estate, they, in a generality, have given themselves so to live,
Our Gentry, and such as were born and left rich in estate, they, in a generality, have given themselves so to live,
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as if they had been made and born for nothing else but to eat, and drink,
as if they had been made and born for nothing Else but to eat, and drink,
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and play, and sleep, and satisfie their sensuall lusts.
and play, and sleep, and satisfy their sensual Lustiest.
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They have accounted it to be a blemish, and a matter of disrepute to them, to live in a Calling,
They have accounted it to be a blemish, and a matter of disrepute to them, to live in a Calling,
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or to give themselves unto any thing wherein they might be serviceable and profitable in any place of good employment in Church or Common-wealth.
or to give themselves unto any thing wherein they might be serviceable and profitable in any place of good employment in Church or Commonwealth.
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Men and women have been most luxurious and wanton in matters of Diet, Apparell and Gestures, that they know not how or what to eat, what to wear,
Men and women have been most luxurious and wanton in matters of Diet, Apparel and Gestures, that they know not how or what to eat, what to wear,
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or how to attire themselves, or what gate or gesture to use.
or how to attire themselves, or what gate or gesture to use.
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They, for delicacie in these, are too like those inveighed against, and threatned, Isa. 3. 16. The Land hath been, and yet is polluted with Whoredoms, and is even drowned with Drunkennesse.
They, for delicacy in these, Are too like those inveighed against, and threatened, Isaiah 3. 16. The Land hath been, and yet is polluted with Whoredoms, and is even drowned with drunkenness.
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For these sins also the Lord is now visiting of us.
For these Sins also the Lord is now visiting of us.
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10. Another sin for which God will be wrath with a People, and doth scourge them sore, is formality in the true Worship and Religion of God, when those who professe the Name of God, do in works deny him: and, having a form of godlinesse, deny the power of it. This is the common and great sin of this Kingdom.
10. another since for which God will be wrath with a People, and does scourge them soar, is formality in the true Worship and Religion of God, when those who profess the Name of God, do in works deny him: and, having a from of godliness, deny the power of it. This is the Common and great since of this Kingdom.
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We in this declare that we are an hypocriticall Nation, and therefore the people of Gods curse, and people of his wrath.
We in this declare that we Are an hypocritical nation, and Therefore the people of God's curse, and people of his wrath.
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So God spake of his people the Jews against whom he sent the King of Assyria, the rod of his anger;
So God spoke of his people the jews against whom he sent the King of Assyria, the rod of his anger;
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I will send him against an hypocriticall Nation, and against the people of his wrath, giving him a charge to take the spoil,
I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of his wrath, giving him a charge to take the spoil,
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and to take the prey, and to tread them down like mire in the streets. These sins I have remembred you of.and to take the prey, and to tread them down like mire in the streets. These Sins I have remembered you of.
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There are many others, which I pray you to call to your remembrance.
There Are many Others, which I pray you to call to your remembrance.
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Consider your own sins, and the sins you see committed in the Land. And be sure that you take this into your serious thoughts, That for these,
Consider your own Sins, and the Sins you see committed in the Land. And be sure that you take this into your serious thoughts, That for these,
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and other our sins, God is now punishing of us:
and other our Sins, God is now punishing of us:
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and, which aggravates them all, we are not amended by his Rod, but grow worse and worse.
and, which aggravates them all, we Are not amended by his Rod, but grow Worse and Worse.
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What is now therefore to be done? You have heard what the Rod hath taught us, that, It is sor our sins that God is wrath with us.
What is now Therefore to be done? You have herd what the Rod hath taught us, that, It is sor our Sins that God is wrath with us.
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We are this day therefore to humble our selves for those sins:
We Are this day Therefore to humble our selves for those Sins:
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we must confesse them, repent of them, and disclaim them, and be earnest suitors to God that he would make the Land sensible of their sins,
we must confess them, Repent of them, and disclaim them, and be earnest Suitors to God that he would make the Land sensible of their Sins,
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and of this his Rod, that we turn to him that smiteth us. And every one of us must endeavour a Reformation in the Land;
and of this his Rod, that we turn to him that smites us. And every one of us must endeavour a Reformation in the Land;
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first of our selves, and then of others; beseeching the Lord to work it. We must with all earnestnesse intreat the Lord to forgive these sins of the Land,
First of our selves, and then of Others; beseeching the Lord to work it. We must with all earnestness entreat the Lord to forgive these Sins of the Land,
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and that he will be mercifull to us, and be at peace with us, and heal the Land. We have great encouragement from God himself, who saith, If my people that are called by my Name, shall humble themselves,
and that he will be merciful to us, and be At peace with us, and heal the Land. We have great encouragement from God himself, who Says, If my people that Are called by my Name, shall humble themselves,
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and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;
and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;
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then will I hear from heaven, and will for give their sins, and will heal their Land. then will I hear from heaven, and will for give their Sins, and will heal their Land.
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We may make this stroke and wound incurable, if we go on still in our trespasses,
We may make this stroke and wound incurable, if we go on still in our Trespasses,
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if we do not speedily make our peace with our God. We have a promise; let us take hold on it, that he may make peace with us;
if we do not speedily make our peace with our God. We have a promise; let us take hold on it, that he may make peace with us;
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and he will be at peace with us;
and he will be At peace with us;
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for he waiteth for our turning unto him, and seeking favour of him, that he may be gracious unto us.
for he waits for our turning unto him, and seeking favour of him, that he may be gracious unto us.
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But, as I said before, let us take heed that we go not on in our sin, But, as I said before, let us take heed that we go not on in our since,
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lest we provoke the Lord to continue and encrease his iudgements, even to make us a desolation:
lest we provoke the Lord to continue and increase his Judgments, even to make us a desolation:
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We are in the high way to it: For, a kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation.
We Are in the high Way to it: For, a Kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation.
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There are many Symptomes (if we consider the state of the Kingdom as now it is) that may cause us to fear, that,
There Are many Symptoms (if we Consider the state of the Kingdom as now it is) that may cause us to Fear, that,
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if timely and thorow repentance do not prevent it, this Judgement shall not be taken off,
if timely and thorough Repentance do not prevent it, this Judgement shall not be taken off,
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but be encreased, untill the Land be destroyed.
but be increased, until the Land be destroyed.
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1. The first I shall mention, is, When lesser judgements do not awaken and amend us;
1. The First I shall mention, is, When lesser Judgments do not awaken and amend us;
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especially, if we are grown worse thereupon. God hath told us that he will destroy such a Nation as this:
especially, if we Are grown Worse thereupon. God hath told us that he will destroy such a nation as this:
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I sent cleannesse of teeth, and you have not returned to me, saith the Lord: I withheld rain from you, I have smitten you with blasting, &c. I have sent among you the pestilence; I sent cleanness of teeth, and you have not returned to me, Says the Lord: I withheld rain from you, I have smitten you with blasting, etc. I have sent among you the pestilence;
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I overthrew some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah; yet have ye not returned to me, saith the Lord:
I overthrew Some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah; yet have you not returned to me, Says the Lord:
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therefore thus will I do unto thee, that is, I will destroy thee utterly.Therefore thus will I do unto thee, that is, I will destroy thee utterly.
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This you may reade in Amos 4. 6, 7, 8 9, 10, 11, 12. God sware by his holinesse, vers. 2. that he would take them away with hooks, and their posterity with fishhooks;
This you may read in Amos 4. 6, 7, 8 9, 10, 11, 12. God sware by his holiness, vers. 2. that he would take them away with hooks, and their posterity with fishhooks;
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they should be carried away captive, and utterly ruined.
they should be carried away captive, and utterly ruined.
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2. A second Symptome is, When the sins of a Land grow universall, in respect of the severall kinde of sins, and severall sorts of persons.
2. A second symptom is, When the Sins of a Land grow universal, in respect of the several kind of Sins, and several sorts of Persons.
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All sorts of sins are committed, and all sorts of persons are grievous sinners. Reade Ezek. 22. Adde thereunto these sins;
All sorts of Sins Are committed, and all sorts of Persons Are grievous Sinners. Reade Ezekiel 22. Add thereunto these Sins;
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Contempt of the Word and holy Ordinances of God, despising of those that truely fear God,Contempt of the Word and holy Ordinances of God, despising of those that truly Fear God,
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and enmity against the power of Godlinesse. Every one wore in them to their power to shed blood: and so he reckons up many other, saying, In thee there are that commit such and such sins. There are many sins named.
and enmity against the power of Godliness. Every one wore in them to their power to shed blood: and so he reckons up many other, saying, In thee there Are that commit such and such Sins. There Are many Sins nam.
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There is scarce any one sin reckoned there, but the salne sins are rife and common amongst us.
There is scarce any one since reckoned there, but the salne Sins Are rife and Common among us.
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And there you shall also finde Princes, and Nobles, and Judges, and Priests, and Prophets, and People were all guilty of some of the sins before mentioned.
And there you shall also find Princes, and Nobles, and Judges, and Priests, and prophets, and People were all guilty of Some of the Sins before mentioned.
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Therefore the Lord saith to the Prophet, Wilt thou judge? Wilt thou judge the bloody Citie? Thou shalt shew her all her abominations.
Therefore the Lord Says to the Prophet, Wilt thou judge? Wilt thou judge the bloody city? Thou shalt show her all her abominations.
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He would have the Prophet declare to them, that he would punish them more then yet he had done.
He would have the Prophet declare to them, that he would Punish them more then yet he had done.
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Indeed, before he did bring that destroying Nationall Judgement, before he brought the Caldeans upon them;
Indeed, before he did bring that destroying National Judgement, before he brought the Chaldaeans upon them;
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after he had threatned it, he did wait to see whether any would make up the hodge, and stand in the gap,
After he had threatened it, he did wait to see whither any would make up the hodge, and stand in the gap,
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before him, for the land, that he might not destroy it. before him, for the land, that he might not destroy it.
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So, if there be amongst us that will indeed get into the breach, and in a right way stand in it,
So, if there be among us that will indeed get into the breach, and in a right Way stand in it,
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and make it up, namely, by prayer, executing judgement, and reformation; we may have hope that God will not destroy us.
and make it up, namely, by prayer, executing judgement, and Reformation; we may have hope that God will not destroy us.
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We have reason to blesse God, that you, our Worthies of the Parliament, do endeavour it.
We have reason to bless God, that you, our Worthies of the Parliament, do endeavour it.
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But if the sinnes of the Land shall be too hard for you, because they make breaches faster then you can make them up;
But if the Sins of the Land shall be too hard for you, Because they make Breaches faster then you can make them up;
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or if the Lord be not pleased that you shall continue in the breach to perfect the making it up;
or if the Lord be not pleased that you shall continue in the breach to perfect the making it up;
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if the Lord be so angry with us, that nothing shall prevail in this way:
if the Lord be so angry with us, that nothing shall prevail in this Way:
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then we may fear, that now this cloud of blood which hangeth over us, and hath fallen in most parts of the Kingdom, shall fall in all other parts, till it have gone thorow the whole Nation to destroy it.
then we may Fear, that now this cloud of blood which hangs over us, and hath fallen in most parts of the Kingdom, shall fallen in all other parts, till it have gone thorough the Whole nation to destroy it.
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3. That which may cause us much to fear, is another Symptome, God is now visiting this part of the world, bringing the Sword upon it.
3. That which may cause us much to Fear, is Another symptom, God is now visiting this part of the world, bringing the Sword upon it.
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Gods manner is, in such visitations, to begin with his own people, as he did when Jeremiah was to take the wine-cup of Gods futy,
God's manner is, in such visitations, to begin with his own people, as he did when Jeremiah was to take the wine-cup of God's futy,
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and cause all the Nations to drink of it, beginning with his own people, to wit, Jerusalem, and the Cities of Judah.
and cause all the nations to drink of it, beginning with his own people, to wit, Jerusalem, and the Cities of Judah.
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Thus the Lord hath begun with Bohemia, the Palarinate, and almost all Germany, and other parts of Europe. I am perswaded all this part of the world shall drink of it;
Thus the Lord hath begun with Bohemia, the Palarinate, and almost all Germany, and other parts of Europe. I am persuaded all this part of the world shall drink of it;
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The dregs of this cup, as that of Jeremies, was reserved for Heathenish Babilon, who drunk of it last:
The dregs of this cup, as that of Jeremies, was reserved for Heathenish Babylon, who drunk of it last:
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so the dreggs of this our cup shall be reserved for Antichrist, even for spirituall Babylon, for Rome, that mother of fornications,
so the dregs of this our cup shall be reserved for Antichrist, even for spiritual Babylon, for Room, that mother of fornications,
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and for all those that are drunk with the wine of her fornications: she happily shall drink last, and drink up this cup of the Lords fury.
and for all those that Are drunk with the wine of her fornications: she happily shall drink last, and drink up this cup of the lords fury.
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It was a great while before we began to drink of it;
It was a great while before we began to drink of it;
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but unlesse, by a specialty of humbling our selves before God, and turning to God and seeking of him more than ordinarily, we do procure that it may passe,
but unless, by a specialty of humbling our selves before God, and turning to God and seeking of him more than ordinarily, we do procure that it may pass,
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and God do take it from us;
and God do take it from us;
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as true as God hath threatned such sinners as we are, and hath begun to execute it, the sword shall not be put up till we be destroyed.
as true as God hath threatened such Sinners as we Are, and hath begun to execute it, the sword shall not be put up till we be destroyed.
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Our times are very troublous, and God useth to build his Church, as he did Jerusalem, in such troublous times:
Our times Are very troublous, and God uses to built his Church, as he did Jerusalem, in such troublous times:
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we are ready to hope that God will now reforme and build up his Church and make it a glorious Church in this Nation,
we Are ready to hope that God will now reform and built up his Church and make it a glorious Church in this nation,
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and we would gladly beleeve that these shakings are but preparations to a happy reformation.
and we would gladly believe that these shakings Are but preparations to a happy Reformation.
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I doubt not but these wars and commotions amongst the true Churches of God are preparations thereunto.
I doubt not but these wars and commotions among the true Churches of God Are preparations thereunto.
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But whether we of this present generation may not for our sins and for our tryall be much wasted and destroyed with the sword,
But whither we of this present generation may not for our Sins and for our trial be much wasted and destroyed with the sword,
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and which is worse, be put under the power of those that are for Antichrist, we cannot promise to our selves.
and which is Worse, be put under the power of those that Are for Antichrist, we cannot promise to our selves.
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I know that ere long that mother of abhomination with her children, who have been drunk with the blood of the Saints and with the blood of the Martyrs of Jesus, shall receive double.
I know that ere long that mother of abomination with her children, who have been drunk with the blood of the Saints and with the blood of the Martyrs of jesus, shall receive double.
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In the cup that she hath filled, it shall be filled to her double: In the cup that she hath filled, it shall be filled to her double:
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But whether (sith the time of Antichrists raign is but short) he may not have a lightning before his death,
But whither (sith the time of Antichrists Reign is but short) he may not have a lightning before his death,
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as to rise to have so much power added to his malice, as to shed more blood, that the Lord may take a just occasion by it to execute vengeance upon that State for all the blood shed by it, we cannot tell:
as to rise to have so much power added to his malice, as to shed more blood, that the Lord may take a just occasion by it to execute vengeance upon that State for all the blood shed by it, we cannot tell:
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we have some cause to fear it, if we do but observe that already the Palatinate and other Churches that were reformed, are brought under the power of those that are Antichristian;
we have Some cause to Fear it, if we do but observe that already the Palatinate and other Churches that were reformed, Are brought under the power of those that Are Antichristian;
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why should we not think that the like may befall us? nothing but an unfained turning from our sins unto God,
why should we not think that the like may befall us? nothing but an unfeigned turning from our Sins unto God,
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and a through reformation, which yet we are far from, can hinder it.
and a through Reformation, which yet we Are Far from, can hinder it.
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I speak not this to discourage any, but that we should be prepared for the worst,
I speak not this to discourage any, but that we should be prepared for the worst,
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and to put us upon a more through humbling of our selves before God, and of getting into,
and to put us upon a more through humbling of our selves before God, and of getting into,
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and making up the breach which our sinns have made, that he may spare us and not destroy us.
and making up the breach which our Sins have made, that he may spare us and not destroy us.
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4. To adde one Symptome more, A Spirit of perversnesse, a spirit of Division is in the midst of us,
4. To add one symptom more, A Spirit of perverseness, a Spirit of Division is in the midst of us,
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and is spread through all the Kingdome; Divisions in Church, divisions in Common-wealth.
and is spread through all the Kingdom; Divisions in Church, divisions in Commonwealth.
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A Kingdome thus divided, how can it stand? When the Lord is wrath with a people then he mingleth a perverse Spirit amongst them, he makes their Princes become fools,
A Kingdom thus divided, how can it stand? When the Lord is wrath with a people then he mingleth a perverse Spirit among them, he makes their Princes become Fools,
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and their Counsellors become brutish, destitute of right reason, yea he divideth them in their Councels.
and their Counsellors become brutish, destitute of right reason, yea he divides them in their Counsels.
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He setteth Ephraim against Manasseh, and Manasseh against Ephraim, to the making of a Land dark through miseries, when no man shall spare his brother, because of the discords and civill wars which God in his wrath should raise amongst them;
He sets Ephraim against Manasses, and Manasses against Ephraim, to the making of a Land dark through misery's, when no man shall spare his brother, Because of the discords and civil wars which God in his wrath should raise among them;
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as a just punishment of their not joyning together to serve the Lord with one consent.
as a just punishment of their not joining together to serve the Lord with one consent.
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It will not be much out of the place to mention a sin which I omitted before;
It will not be much out of the place to mention a since which I omitted before;
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which is, the growth of Errours and Schismes in this Kingdome, which are so much the more dangerous,
which is, the growth of Errors and Schisms in this Kingdom, which Are so much the more dangerous,
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because this errour also is grown up with them (a strong means to nourish them,) Namely, that men must enjoy Liberty of Conscience, denying it to be in the power of any, no not in the Magistrate to restrain them.
Because this error also is grown up with them (a strong means to nourish them,) Namely, that men must enjoy Liberty of Conscience, denying it to be in the power of any, no not in the Magistrate to restrain them.
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This is grown to a great height, and hath many abettors, and pleaders for it. Little course is taken to represse it.
This is grown to a great height, and hath many abettors, and pleaders for it. Little course is taken to repress it.
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Some to whom it belongs to do it, I fear are corrupted with this Errour. This is an in-let and ground for the toleration of all Religions.
some to whom it belongs to do it, I Fear Are corrupted with this Error. This is an inlet and ground for the toleration of all Religions.
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Errours and Heresies are Gangrens, which if their course be not stopped, will increase to the destruction of the whole.
Errors and Heresies Are Gangrene, which if their course be not stopped, will increase to the destruction of the Whole.
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The Apostle will have that such should not onely be shunned, but that their mouthes should be stopped, lest they deceive others and it encrease to more ungodlinesse:
The Apostle will have that such should not only be shunned, but that their mouths should be stopped, lest they deceive Others and it increase to more ungodliness:
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and he requireth Timothy to Command that men preach no other Doctrine: every one therefore may not teach what Doctrine he pleaseth;
and he requires Timothy to Command that men preach no other Doctrine: every one Therefore may not teach what Doctrine he Pleases;
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but if he teach false Doctrine, he is to be restrained.
but if he teach false Doctrine, he is to be restrained.
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I know the first way of stopping the mouths of such, is by sound Doctrine to convince them of their Errour,
I know the First Way of stopping the mouths of such, is by found Doctrine to convince them of their Error,
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and if they will not be convinced, to proceed against them by Ecclesiasticall censure; laying a command upon them not to teach such Doctrine;
and if they will not be convinced, to proceed against them by Ecclesiastical censure; laying a command upon them not to teach such Doctrine;
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but if still they will persist, God hath given power to the Civill Magistrate to restrain them:
but if still they will persist, God hath given power to the Civil Magistrate to restrain them:
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For he is to govern so, that under him men may live a godly as well as a quiet life:
For he is to govern so, that under him men may live a godly as well as a quiet life:
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and he beareth not the sword in vaine, but is Gods Minister to punish, therefore to his power to restrain him that doth evill. And what greater evill can a man do,
and he bears not the sword in vain, but is God's Minister to Punish, Therefore to his power to restrain him that does evil. And what greater evil can a man do,
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then to seduce his brother? But to return where I left;
then to seduce his brother? But to return where I left;
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be sensible of the divisions that are amongst us, if they be not made up but increase, we shall clash one against another, that we shall be consumed one of another,
be sensible of the divisions that Are among us, if they be not made up but increase, we shall clash one against Another, that we shall be consumed one of Another,
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and confusion will be in the end.
and confusion will be in the end.
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It doth presage very much evill to a Land, when the Lord shall do with it as he did with the Land of Judah, when he shall sill the Kings, Priests, and Prophets,
It does presage very much evil to a Land, when the Lord shall do with it as he did with the Land of Judah, when he shall sill the Kings, Priests, and prophets,
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and the Inhabitants thereof with drunkennesse. First, drunk with Errour and wickednesse, which they have drunk in abundantly;and the Inhabitants thereof with Drunkenness. First, drunk with Error and wickedness, which they have drunk in abundantly;
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then God maketh them drink, till they be drunk with the wine of his indignation.
then God makes them drink, till they be drunk with the wine of his Indignation.
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He saith he will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the Lord, I will not pitty, nor spare, nor have mercy; but destroy them.
He Says he will dash them one against Another, even the Father's and the Sons together, Says the Lord, I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy; but destroy them.
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Hear ye, and give eare, he not proud; (saith the Prophet) for the Lord hath spoken. Hear you, and give ear, he not proud; (Says the Prophet) for the Lord hath spoken.
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And his councell is to give glory to God, namely in confessing and amending their faults,
And his council is to give glory to God, namely in confessing and amending their Faults,
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and making their peace with him, Before he bring darknesse and the sha low of death, this great destruction upon them.
and making their peace with him, Before he bring darkness and the sha low of death, this great destruction upon them.
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Happy should we be, if we would take this Counsell: We have need of it;
Happy should we be, if we would take this Counsel: We have need of it;
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if ever any Nation was silled with such a drunkennesse, certainly at this time this our Land is. God saith oft;
if ever any nation was silled with such a Drunkenness, Certainly At this time this our Land is. God Says oft;
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Shall I not be avenged of such a Nation as this? when men grow worse in stead of amending, proceeding from evill to evill, Shall I not be avenged of such a nation as this? when men grow Worse in stead of amending, proceeding from evil to evil,
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and will not know God and see his Name, when they are under his rod.
and will not know God and see his Name, when they Are under his rod.
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I speak all this, to the end that we may earnestly seek the Lord, and cry aloud to him this day for mercy, who cryeth to us with a loud voyce, To hear the rod, and who hath appointed it.
I speak all this, to the end that we may earnestly seek the Lord, and cry aloud to him this day for mercy, who Cries to us with a loud voice, To hear the rod, and who hath appointed it.
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Lastly, we have oft times fasted and humbled our selves before the Lord; yet you see that this great Judgement is not removed, but increasing dayly. Lastly, we have oft times fasted and humbled our selves before the Lord; yet you see that this great Judgement is not removed, but increasing daily.
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Certainly, this is because either we have not been sincere and unfeigned herein:
Certainly, this is Because either we have not been sincere and unfeigned herein:
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which if it be, let us afflict and humble our selves this day as we ought to do,
which if it be, let us afflict and humble our selves this day as we ought to do,
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for our selves, and for the Land;
for our selves, and for the Land;
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or else it argueth that God will yet plague us more for our sins, and we may fear to our destruction.
or Else it argue that God will yet plague us more for our Sins, and we may Fear to our destruction.
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Formall Fasts are just provocations of God against a Land;
Formal Fasts Are just provocations of God against a Land;
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as were the solemn meetings and prayers of the Jews, whose hands were full of blood,
as were the solemn meetings and Prayers of the jews, whose hands were full of blood,
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and their fastings seperate from Reformation.
and their Fastings separate from Reformation.
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It concerneth us to repent of our former Fastings and humblings, for in the generality, men have not kept such a Fast as God requireth, no marvell then if God have not regarded it.
It concerns us to Repent of our former Fastings and humblings, for in the generality, men have not kept such a Fast as God requires, no marvel then if God have not regarded it.
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We have not fasted from our sins;
We have not fasted from our Sins;
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we have fasted to strife, and debate, and contention, and Schisme, and all manner of wickednesse and ungodlinesse.
we have fasted to strife, and debate, and contention, and Schism, and all manner of wickedness and ungodliness.
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We have not been so humbled as to turn from our sins to the Lord,
We have not been so humbled as to turn from our Sins to the Lord,
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as to loose the bonds of wickednesse, and to walk in the wayes of holinesse, sobriety, mercy, and righteousnesse.
as to lose the bonds of wickedness, and to walk in the ways of holiness, sobriety, mercy, and righteousness.
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That Land is in a very sad condition, when albeit Fasts are Proclaimed and kept, God shall say, I will not hear their cry,
That Land is in a very sad condition, when albeit Fasts Are Proclaimed and kept, God shall say, I will not hear their cry,
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but will consume them with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence. but will consume them with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence.
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Yet God forbid that we should give over humbling our selves, and our praying unto him;
Yet God forbid that we should give over humbling our selves, and our praying unto him;
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his deferring of help may be because he would have us seek him more earnestly, and more unfeignedly;
his deferring of help may be Because he would have us seek him more earnestly, and more unfeignedly;
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then we may hope, He will be found of us when we shall seek him with our whole heart.
then we may hope, He will be found of us when we shall seek him with our Whole heart.
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And who hath appointed it, Namely, God hath appointed it; we learn hence:And who hath appointed it, Namely, God hath appointed it; we Learn hence:
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In all Judgements and corrections of any person or people, whatsoever the rod or instrument may be, God is the appointer, In all Judgments and corrections of any person or people, whatsoever the rod or Instrument may be, God is the appointer,
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It is of God, it is from him, and is ordered by him.
It is of God, it is from him, and is ordered by him.
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This is abundantly proved in Leviticus 26. and in Deut. 28. where God saith, I will appoint over you, such and such diseases, I will send such and such punishments,
This is abundantly proved in Leviticus 26. and in Deuteronomy 28. where God Says, I will appoint over you, such and such diseases, I will send such and such punishments,
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or the Lord shall smite thee thus and thus.
or the Lord shall smite thee thus and thus.
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Is there any evill in the City, (that is, evill of punishment) and the Lord hath not done it? I make peace and create evill, I the Lord do all these things, saith the Lord: Is there any evil in the city, (that is, evil of punishment) and the Lord hath not done it? I make peace and create evil, I the Lord do all these things, Says the Lord:
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Affliction ariseth not out of the dust: Affliction arises not out of the dust:
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Punishments and corrections are Acts of Gods vindicative justice, which he reserveth to himself, as part of his Prerogative belonging to his Soveraignty. Punishments and corrections Are Acts of God's vindicative Justice, which he reserveth to himself, as part of his Prerogative belonging to his Sovereignty.
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Vengeance is mine saith the Lord: God will have the ordering of all corrections. Vengeance is mine Says the Lord: God will have the ordering of all corrections.
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All things are of God, and in him do consist, and there is not any thing,
All things Are of God, and in him do consist, and there is not any thing,
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but God willeth it to be, either by his effecting or permitting.
but God wills it to be, either by his effecting or permitting.
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What Herod and Pontius Pilate did against Christ, was nothing but what his hand and Counsel determined before to be done.
What Herod and Pontius Pilate did against christ, was nothing but what his hand and Counsel determined before to be done.
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The creatures and second causes, they are all Gods servants to do and to execute his will.
The creatures and second Causes, they Are all God's Servants to do and to execute his will.
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Man by whom he correcteth any is but his rod, or his sword. I desire that this truth should be beleeved;
Man by whom he Correcteth any is but his rod, or his sword. I desire that this truth should be believed;
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for then when a man is afflicted, and under any judgement, he will know and consider, That it is God that smiteth, it is God to whom he must return;
for then when a man is afflicted, and under any judgement, he will know and Consider, That it is God that smites, it is God to whom he must return;
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it is God of whom he must seek favour and mercy, and with whom he must make his Peace.
it is God of whom he must seek favour and mercy, and with whom he must make his Peace.
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This confuteth an Errour, and reproveth a great fault in many, who look upon the punishments and judgements they feel,
This confuteth an Error, and Reproveth a great fault in many, who look upon the punishments and Judgments they feel,
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as upon things that come casually, by hap hazzard, or ill fortune, as they call it;
as upon things that come casually, by hap hazard, or ill fortune, as they call it;
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or from the malice of men: they look no further than to the immediate actors or instruments thereof.
or from the malice of men: they look no further than to the immediate actors or Instruments thereof.
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They do not, many will not, see the hand of God in it. This Atheism is common amongst men; beware of it;
They do not, many will not, see the hand of God in it. This Atheism is Common among men; beware of it;
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for from hence it is that men in their afflictions are impatient under them, and do fret and chafe at the instrument,
for from hence it is that men in their afflictions Are impatient under them, and do fret and chafe At the Instrument,
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and do studie revenge against men, and use indirect means to get them off. Let none shut their eyes against this truth.
and do study revenge against men, and use indirect means to get them off. Let none shut their eyes against this truth.
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The Prophet complaineth of those that, when Gods hand was lifted up, and his judgements were upon the earth, they would not see: but they shall see, saith he, and be ashamed. He will make them know that it is he that smiteth.
The Prophet Complaineth of those that, when God's hand was lifted up, and his Judgments were upon the earth, they would not see: but they shall see, Says he, and be ashamed. He will make them know that it is he that smites.
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God will smite them, till he make them sick with smiting, and make them desolate, because of their sins.
God will smite them, till he make them sick with smiting, and make them desolate, Because of their Sins.
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When men in their afflictions shall consider that God hath appointed them, it will humble them, and calm their spirits.
When men in their afflictions shall Consider that God hath appointed them, it will humble them, and Cam their spirits.
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They will lay their hands on their mouthes, and accept of their punishment, because God hath appointed it, bearing patiently the indignation of the Lord, They will lay their hands on their mouths, and accept of their punishment, Because God hath appointed it, bearing patiently the Indignation of the Lord,
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because they have sinned against him. Because they have sinned against him.
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Would we have our present judgement taken off? Now we know who hath appointed it, let us prepare to meet him, let us return to him that hath smitten us,
Would we have our present judgement taken off? Now we know who hath appointed it, let us prepare to meet him, let us return to him that hath smitten us,
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and make our peace with him.
and make our peace with him.
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This Rod and Sword being called, Gods rod, and Gods sword, which smite at Gods appointment, we may then see that the great Quarrell and Controversie, originally, is not betwixt man and us, but between God and us.
This Rod and Sword being called, God's rod, and God's sword, which smite At God's appointment, we may then see that the great Quarrel and Controversy, originally, is not betwixt man and us, but between God and us.
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We must therefore first submit to him, and make our peace with him, else we shall make no peace,
We must Therefore First submit to him, and make our peace with him, Else we shall make no peace,
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or no good peace, with man.
or no good peace, with man.
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It is not any policie, or power, nor any other means (though good, and so necessary, that we shall sin if we use them not) can remove our evil from us,
It is not any policy, or power, nor any other means (though good, and so necessary, that we shall sin if we use them not) can remove our evil from us,
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but as we shall obtain it of God, who hath appointed it.
but as we shall obtain it of God, who hath appointed it.
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When the Sword of God was called upon to put it self up into the Scabbard,
When the Sword of God was called upon to put it self up into the Scabbard,
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and asked How long it would be ere it would be quiet; answer is made, How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon,
and asked How long it would be ere it would be quiet; answer is made, How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon,
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and against the Sea shore? there he hath appointed it.
and against the Sea shore? there he hath appointed it.
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The Lord must command it to be put up, or it will not cease smiting till it have consumed us.
The Lord must command it to be put up, or it will not cease smiting till it have consumed us.
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It is not any Articles of Peace, be they never so equall and reasonable; it is not the power of the sword, nor of any means we can use,
It is not any Articles of Peace, be they never so equal and reasonable; it is not the power of the sword, nor of any means we can use,
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though never so lawfull and necessary, that can take off the rod from us, and give us peace;
though never so lawful and necessary, that can take off the rod from us, and give us peace;
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except in the use of all good means to satisfie him, we shall obtain it of him who hath appointed it.
except in the use of all good means to satisfy him, we shall obtain it of him who hath appointed it.
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We may haply use such means as may skin over the wound, and conclude a Peace;
We may haply use such means as may skin over the wound, and conclude a Peace;
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but it will break out again, if God be not at peace with us, and if he do not appoint and make our Peace for us.
but it will break out again, if God be not At peace with us, and if he do not appoint and make our Peace for us.
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Wherefore I beseech you, that (with all the good means that possibly we can use) we endeavour, to the utmost of our power, to procure of God to take this rod from us, and give us Peace.
Wherefore I beseech you, that (with all the good means that possibly we can use) we endeavour, to the utmost of our power, to procure of God to take this rod from us, and give us Peace.
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Let us repent of our own sins, and endeavour that the Land may repent. Let us remove out of Gods sight whatsoever doth offend him.
Let us Repent of our own Sins, and endeavour that the Land may Repent. Let us remove out of God's sighed whatsoever does offend him.
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Let us seek, and finde out, and cast out those execrable things which have provoked the Lord to appoint the rod and sword to smite and destroy amongst us.
Let us seek, and find out, and cast out those execrable things which have provoked the Lord to appoint the rod and sword to smite and destroy among us.
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Let us give him no rest, but continue our wrestling with him, with Jacobs wrestlings, by humble,
Let us give him no rest, but continue our wrestling with him, with Jacobs wrestlings, by humble,
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and earnest, and importunate prayer and supplication. By this strength we may have power with God, and (to speak with holy reverence to his Omnipotency) we may have power over God, to prevail with him.
and earnest, and importunate prayer and supplication. By this strength we may have power with God, and (to speak with holy Reverence to his Omnipotency) we may have power over God, to prevail with him.
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Then we may expect that he that hath appointed the rod will lay it by,
Then we may expect that he that hath appointed the rod will lay it by,
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if not cast it into the fire, and will command it to cease smiting, and will command the sword to be put up into the Scabbard;
if not cast it into the fire, and will command it to cease smiting, and will command the sword to be put up into the Scabbard;
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and then we shall have peace, and not till then. Is we would cast away our sins, God would certainly cast away his rod.
and then we shall have peace, and not till then. Is we would cast away our Sins, God would Certainly cast away his rod.
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If we prepare to meet him, he will be friends with us. But to conclude with a word of comfort to those that truely fear God.
If we prepare to meet him, he will be Friends with us. But to conclude with a word of Comfort to those that truly Fear God.
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That God is the appointer and orderer of the rod in all punishments, is a Ground of stay,
That God is the appointer and orderer of the rod in all punishments, is a Ground of stay,
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and support of their hearts and spirits in the greatest afflictions. Be enemies never so powerfull and malicious, we need not fear them;
and support of their hearts and spirits in the greatest afflictions. Be enemies never so powerful and malicious, we need not Fear them;
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it shall not be as they intend, either for the greatnesse or continuance of the evil which they would bring upon us,
it shall not be as they intend, either for the greatness or Continuance of the evil which they would bring upon us,
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but according to the will of God, who hath given them charge to asslict us.
but according to the will of God, who hath given them charge to asslict us.
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As it was in the case of the children of Judah, when the Lord gave a charge to the Assyrians to war against them, saying, O Assyrian, the sword of mine anger,
As it was in the case of the children of Judah, when the Lord gave a charge to the Assyrians to war against them, saying, Oh assyrian, the sword of mine anger,
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and the staff of mine indignation; I send him against an hypocriticall Nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge to take the spoil, &c. Howbeit he meaneth not so,
and the staff of mine Indignation; I send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge to take the spoil, etc. Howbeit he means not so,
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neither doth his heart think so, namely, to correct or punish for God in measure, and for their good;neither does his heart think so, namely, to correct or Punish for God in measure, and for their good;
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he never thinketh that he is but a rod in Gods hand:
he never Thinketh that he is but a rod in God's hand:
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But he being let loose to his own covetousnesse, and ambition, and malice against Gods people, it is in his heart to destroy Nations not a few, and to raise himself upon the ruines of Gods people.
But he being let lose to his own covetousness, and ambition, and malice against God's people, it is in his heart to destroy nations not a few, and to raise himself upon the ruins of God's people.
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But God put a hook in his nostrils, that he could not have his will of them;
But God put a hook in his nostrils, that he could not have his will of them;
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and afterward, for his rage and cruelty in executing his charge in smiting Gods people, God did utterly destroy him.
and afterwards, for his rage and cruelty in executing his charge in smiting God's people, God did utterly destroy him.
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God doth with them, as with the proud waves which would overflow the mountains; they have their chanell to flow in;
God does with them, as with the proud waves which would overflow the Mountains; they have their channel to flow in;
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Gods appointment doth set Bars to them, and saith, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no farther,
God's appointment does Set Bars to them, and Says, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no farther,
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and there shall thy proud waves be stayed. It is well for Gods people that the rod and sword is in the hand, and there shall thy proud waves be stayed. It is well for God's people that the rod and sword is in the hand,
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and at the appointment of God, their Wise, Almighty, and tender Father. God punisheth his children in measure, both for how much, and how long;
and At the appointment of God, their Wise, Almighty, and tender Father. God Punisheth his children in measure, both for how much, and how long;
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not so much nor so long as the enemy intendeth: He measureth every dram for weight, and every minute for time.
not so much nor so long as the enemy intends: He measureth every dram for weight, and every minute for time.
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His rod shall be upon us no longer then he hath appointed it;
His rod shall be upon us no longer then he hath appointed it;
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no longer then is needfull to purge us from sin, and make us partaker of his holinesse.
no longer then is needful to purge us from since, and make us partaker of his holiness.
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As he hath appointed a time of trouble, and tryall, so he hath appointed an end thereof.
As he hath appointed a time of trouble, and trial, so he hath appointed an end thereof.
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And the rod of the wicked shall not alwayes rest upon the Lot of the Righteous. And the rod of the wicked shall not always rest upon the Lot of the Righteous.
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He will not alwayes be threshing: his smiting is for correction and for our good, not for our destruction. He will not always be threshing: his smiting is for correction and for our good, not for our destruction.
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He is wonderfull in Counsell and excellent in working.
He is wonderful in Counsel and excellent in working.
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When he hath sufficiently smitten us with his rod, he will take his rod and burn it:
When he hath sufficiently smitten us with his rod, he will take his rod and burn it:
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then he holdeth it to be sufficient, when our uncircumcised hearts are humbled, and when we shall accept of the punishment of our sins, acknowledging that he hath punished us lesse then our iniquities;
then he holds it to be sufficient, when our uncircumcised hearts Are humbled, and when we shall accept of the punishment of our Sins, acknowledging that he hath punished us less then our iniquities;
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when we shall kindly submit unto God, and reform our wayes, pray, and ask forgivenesse, he hath then promised that he will forgive our sins and he•l our Land;
when we shall kindly submit unto God, and reform our ways, pray, and ask forgiveness, he hath then promised that he will forgive our Sins and he•l our Land;
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he will take this strok from us. And when God useth the wicked; His, and our enemies, to be his rod;
he will take this strok from us. And when God uses the wicked; His, and our enemies, to be his rod;
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when he hath attained his end, our troubles shall end in their destruction, God may use Papists, Antichrist,
when he hath attained his end, our Troubles shall end in their destruction, God may use Papists, Antichrist,
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and his Abettors, to be his rod, and sword, whereby to correct and refine his people;
and his Abettors, to be his rod, and sword, whereby to correct and refine his people;
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which when it is done, They, because God hath appointed it, shall certainly be destroyed.
which when it is done, They, Because God hath appointed it, shall Certainly be destroyed.
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Let not your spirits sink nor fail, while you are under the rod, though it may happen to be much worse with us then yet it is:
Let not your spirits sink nor fail, while you Are under the rod, though it may happen to be much Worse with us then yet it is:
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for it shall be onely so much and so long as he in his wisedome hath appointed for our good.
for it shall be only so much and so long as he in his Wisdom hath appointed for our good.
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I will end with that comfortable Scripture touching his Church then, and Babilon in Chald•a; which is as applyable to us and to Babilon at Rome; Yet a very little while,
I will end with that comfortable Scripture touching his Church then, and Babylon in Chald•a; which is as appliable to us and to Babylon At Room; Yet a very little while,
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and the indignation shall cease, saith God, and mine anger in their destruction. For he hath appointed the rod of Iron to break in peeces his enemies; and the Indignation shall cease, Says God, and mine anger in their destruction. For he hath appointed the rod of Iron to break in Pieces his enemies;
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as well as his rod of men to correct his children:
as well as his rod of men to correct his children:
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comfort we our selves with these thoughts, nothing commeth to passe in the way of correction of his children, but as he hath appointed.
Comfort we our selves with these thoughts, nothing comes to pass in the Way of correction of his children, but as he hath appointed.
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Let us therefore for all these good purposes, Hear the rod, and who hath appointed it. FINIS.
Let us Therefore for all these good Purposes, Hear the rod, and who hath appointed it. FINIS.
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