Englands condition parralelld with Iacobs for [brace] troubles. Salvations. Hopes. Laid open in two sermons, lately preached at Marlborough in Wilts. By Iohn Sedgwick, Batchelour in Divinity and Pastor of the Church at Alphage neere Cripplegate, London.
THis Text (so suitable to our times) may not be unfitly resembled to that Cloud by which God led the Israelites through the dreadfull and desolate Wildernesse;
THis Text (so suitable to our times) may not be unfitly resembled to that Cloud by which God led the Israelites through the dreadful and desolate Wilderness;
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the cloud of trouble appeared, and calamities did so come on and encrease that nothing else could bee found among the Iewes but troubles, great troubles even such as no age could parallell, or foregoing president equall:
the cloud of trouble appeared, and calamities did so come on and increase that nothing Else could be found among the Iewes but Troubles, great Troubles even such as no age could parallel, or foregoing president equal:
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Secondly, A light side: viz. a gracious promise for salvation and deliverance, though for the present they were as men in graves and deeps under many pinchings and pressures by miseries yet a day and time shall come wherein the Lord would be light,
Secondly, A Light side: viz. a gracious promise for salvation and deliverance, though for the present they were as men in graves and deeps under many pinchings and pressures by misery's yet a day and time shall come wherein the Lord would be Light,
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the eye that sees those dangers which are upon the Seas, may behold the safeties which are in the harbors, God would have Christians to know that they lie not at the mercy of any condition,
the eye that sees those dangers which Are upon the Seas, may behold the Safeties which Are in the harbors, God would have Christians to know that they lie not At the mercy of any condition,
1. The deep impression which he troubles of the Church made upon the heart of the Prophet, laid downe in the word, alas! a word of sorrow and compassion, all one in meaning, with woe is me! misery hath befallen me!
1. The deep impression which he Troubles of the Church made upon the heart of the Prophet, laid down in the word, alas! a word of sorrow and compassion, all one in meaning, with woe is me! misery hath befallen me!
The Prophet is full, and fit, high, and elegant in his openings of their sad condition in and under their captivity. 1. He calls it a day, noting the manifestation and duration of the season, which was alotted for their sorrow and suffering: 2. It is that day, not an ordinary but a notable and remarkeable day,
The Prophet is full, and fit, high, and elegant in his openings of their sad condition in and under their captivity. 1. He calls it a day, noting the manifestation and duration of the season, which was allotted for their sorrow and suffering: 2. It is that day, not an ordinary but a notable and remarkable day,
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though men may commit sinne enough in one •ay to make them eternally miserable, yet one dayes wickednesse both materially and circumstantially, may exceed all the rest of a mans dayes;
though men may commit sin enough in one •ay to make them eternally miserable, yet one days wickedness both materially and circumstantially, may exceed all the rest of a men days;
5. It is even the time of Jacobs trouble: whether we take the words personally for the man Iacob, or mystically for the Nation of the Iewes, the seed of Jacob and the Church of God, wee cannot faile of the mind of God in the Text;
5. It is even the time of Jacobs trouble: whither we take the words personally for the man Iacob, or mystically for the nation of the Iewes, the seed of Jacob and the Church of God, we cannot fail of the mind of God in the Text;
It is true that Jacob in his owne person from the wombe to the tombe was a man of troubles, himselfe saith, few and evill have the dayes of the yeares of my life beene.
It is true that Jacob in his own person from the womb to the tomb was a man of Troubles, himself Says, few and evil have the days of the Years of my life been.
First, they were Warring and fighting times; it was a day of battell, a time of Sounding the Alarum, striking up of Drummesand of arming one Nation against another:
First, they were Warring and fighting times; it was a day of battle, a time of Sounding the Alarm, striking up of Drummesand of arming one nation against Another:
and desire of revenge shall bring in that unruly beast, War, what can be expected but that Lawes should cease, Religion it selfe bee laid aside and all manner of villany bee committed.
and desire of revenge shall bring in that unruly beast, War, what can be expected but that Laws should cease, Religion it self be laid aside and all manner of villainy be committed.
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As they could not withstand the strength, so they could not endure the sight of their enemies, Ierusalem was made to hot for them, they were forced to leave their owne houses,
As they could not withstand the strength, so they could not endure the sighed of their enemies, Ierusalem was made to hight for them, they were forced to leave their own houses,
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now being in this flying posture it could not but be a troublous time. Fourthly, they were scattering and dividing times; their captivity was their dispersion;
now being in this flying posture it could not but be a troublous time. Fourthly, they were scattering and dividing times; their captivity was their dispersion;
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when Husband and Wife, Father and Children shall be all under one roofe, and in one Towne and upon a sudden (when they least thinke thereof) to be parted one from another,
when Husband and Wife, Father and Children shall be all under one roof, and in one Town and upon a sudden (when they least think thereof) to be parted one from Another,
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The children of fooles, and the children of base men that were viler then the earth made the Iewes their song and by word, such as did sit in the gate spake against them and they were the song of the dru•kards the enemies laughed th•• to scorne,
The children of Fools, and the children of base men that were Viler then the earth made the Iewes their song and by word, such as did fit in the gate spoke against them and they were the song of the dru•kards the enemies laughed th•• to scorn,
that all that passed by the way did clap their hands at them they did hisse and wagge their heads upon the daughter Jerusalem, saying is this the City that men call the perfection of beauty,
that all that passed by the Way did clap their hands At them they did hiss and wag their Heads upon the daughter Jerusalem, saying is this the city that men call the perfection of beauty,
Sixthly, they were slaying and killing times; times of bloud and death, wherein multitudes lost their lives by the sword of the enemie, the very streetes were filled with dead bodies,
Sixthly, they were slaying and killing times; times of blood and death, wherein Multitudes lost their lives by the sword of the enemy, the very streets were filled with dead bodies,
and the bloud of the Iewes was shed like water round about Ierusalem, Psal. 79. 2, 3. Now when the enemy enters with a drawne sword casting off all pity and mercy toward old and young,
and the blood of the Iewes was shed like water round about Ierusalem, Psalm 79. 2, 3. Now when the enemy enters with a drawn sword casting off all pity and mercy towards old and young,
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Seventhly, they were wasting and spoiling times; even dayes of s•ch destruction and desolation, that Cities and houses were consumed with fire, Come trod under foot, Cattell consumed and the whole land devoured and turned into a Wildernesse, marke the expression;
Seventhly, they were wasting and spoiling times; even days of s•ch destruction and desolation, that Cities and houses were consumed with fire, Come trod under foot, Cattle consumed and the Whole land devoured and turned into a Wilderness, mark the expression;
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the Iewes had wrong done to them, and they durst not to complaine thereof, or if they made complaint they could find no redresse, the enemies were heavie handed,
the Iewes had wrong done to them, and they durst not to complain thereof, or if they made complaint they could find no redress, the enemies were heavy handed,
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Ninthly, They were spirit imbittering and soule sadding times, even dayes of such unquietnesse, that they were bereft of all pleasure, they enjoyed not one merry day all the while they were in captivity,
Ninthly, They were Spirit embittering and soul sadding times, even days of such unquietness, that they were bereft of all pleasure, they enjoyed not one merry day all the while they were in captivity,
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now their feasts were turned into mourning, and all their songs into Lamentat•on, it was a bitter day as the Prophet threatneth, Amos 8. 10 the day was dark and cloudie wherein not only the light of Gods countenance but all other outward and inward comforts were with drawne, it was night unto them,
now their feasts were turned into mourning, and all their songs into Lamentat•on, it was a bitter day as the Prophet threatens, Amos 8. 10 the day was dark and cloudy wherein not only the Light of God's countenance but all other outward and inward comforts were with drawn, it was night unto them,
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Tenthly, They were treacherous and betraying times; their enemies would sometimes falsly accuse and slander them giving out that they were rebels and traitors, anon the Lion would put on the Foxes skin,
Tenthly, They were treacherous and betraying times; their enemies would sometime falsely accuse and slander them giving out that they were rebels and Traitors, anon the lion would put on the Foxes skin,
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Now if to all these things wee doe east our eyes upon the removing of the Candlesticke, the denying them the free and pure use of the Ordinances, their beholding of their Idolatries and evill manners, this would make it to be the time of Iacobs trouble in a more spirituall way.
Now if to all these things we do east our eyes upon the removing of the Candlestick, the denying them the free and pure use of the Ordinances, their beholding of their Idolatries and evil manners, this would make it to be the time of Iacobs trouble in a more spiritual Way.
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first, days and seasons of grace, times of tranquillity and stability, wherin the Candle of the Lord may so shine upon them, that they may enjoy many outward and inward comforts and contentments, every man may sit downe under his Vine and Fig-Tree, eate the fruit of his labours,
First, days and seasons of grace, times of tranquillity and stability, wherein the Candle of the Lord may so shine upon them, that they may enjoy many outward and inward comforts and contentment's, every man may fit down under his Vine and Fig-tree, eat the fruit of his labours,
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1. One inward, wherein Soule and Conscience may lie under wounds and much disquietnesse; if God desert and withdraw from David, now hee is troubled, Psal 30. 7. 2. Another outward wherein the body and state of a man is under disquietnesse, or the Land and place wherein the Church is planted and placed is under misery and affliction.
1. One inward, wherein Soul and Conscience may lie under wounds and much disquietness; if God desert and withdraw from David, now he is troubled, Psalm 30. 7. 2. another outward wherein the body and state of a man is under disquietness, or the Land and place wherein the Church is planted and placed is under misery and affliction.
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I meane this sort, and doe say that the Churches of GOD may meete with Land wasting, house burning, Women ravishing, Children killing, State devouring, Religion scorning, Ordinances casting down, heart trembling, and liberties overthrowing times;
I mean this sort, and do say that the Churches of GOD may meet with Land wasting, house burning, Women ravishing, Children killing, State devouring, Religion scorning, Ordinances casting down, heart trembling, and Liberties overthrowing times;
adde to this that prophesie of the mis•ries of the Churches under the cruell persecutions of Antiochus, when there was a time of trouble, such as never was,
add to this that prophesy of the mis•ries of the Churches under the cruel persecutions of Antiochus, when there was a time of trouble, such as never was,
Ahab meeting Elijah, calls him the troubler of Israel; the Prophet deales plainely and roundly with the King and tells him to his face that it was he and his Fathers house in forsaking the commandements of the Lord,
Ahab meeting Elijah, calls him the troubler of Israel; the Prophet deals plainly and roundly with the King and tells him to his face that it was he and his Father's house in forsaking the Commandments of the Lord,
and following Baalim that troubled Israel: Hence is it that God saith, Make a Chaine, for the Land is full of bloudy crimes, the City is full of violence,
and following Baalim that troubled Israel: Hence is it that God Says, Make a Chain, for the Land is full of bloody crimes, the city is full of violence,
I am sure where grace is wanting, and prophannesse raigning, there the spirit of spite and misery of disturbance is to bee found, men desperately set on sin have imbitterd spirits against the quiet of the Church,
I am sure where grace is wanting, and profaneness reigning, there the Spirit of spite and misery of disturbance is to be found, men desperately Set on since have imbitterd spirits against the quiet of the Church,
Whence did all the tumults and uproares in Thessalonica arise? did not the unbeleeving Jewes, who were moved with envie take unto them lewd fellowes of the baser sort, a company of vagabonds and wicked fellowes!
Whence did all the tumults and uproars in Thessalonica arise? did not the unbelieving Jews, who were moved with envy take unto them lewd Fellows of the baser sort, a company of vagabonds and wicked Fellows!
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if Haman cannot get the knee from Mord•c•i, he wil devise a bloudy decree against the Iewes; if Herod and Domitian feare the loosing of their Crowns and Honours, they will command that all those who are of the stocke of David in Iwry bee slaine;
if Haman cannot get the knee from Mord•c•i, he will devise a bloody Decree against the Iewes; if Herod and Domitian Fear the losing of their Crowns and Honours, they will command that all those who Are of the stock of David in Iwry be slain;
and if proud and accursed Prelates bee put off their Cushions, and cast out from honours, what mischiefes will they not further? They will sell themselves to their shirts to recover their places; through pride commeth contention.
and if proud and accursed Prelates be put off their Cushions, and cast out from honours, what mischiefs will they not further? They will fell themselves to their shirts to recover their places; through pride comes contention.
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filthy luker and horrid cruelty are seldome disjoyned, when Demetrius and the crafts men saw, that the hope of their gaine was gone now they stirre against Paul and Sylas, and raise a mighty storme in Maccdonia, Acts 16. 19, 20, 21, &c. can you imagine that those covetous wretches whose godlinesse is their gaine, are idle at this day and doe not blow the Coale? Certainely Covetousnesse which is the Roote of all evill, must bee the cause of much trouble. 4. Their envious spirits;
filthy luker and horrid cruelty Are seldom disjoined, when Demetrius and the crafts men saw, that the hope of their gain was gone now they stir against Paul and Silas, and raise a mighty storm in Maccdonia, Acts 16. 19, 20, 21, etc. can you imagine that those covetous wretches whose godliness is their gain, Are idle At this day and do not blow the Coal? Certainly Covetousness which is the Root of all evil, must be the cause of much trouble. 4. Their envious spirits;
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it was the spirit of envie in Caine which made him to murther his brother Abel; and the Caldeans and Courtiers envying the advancement of Daniel and his fellowes above themselves, devised a meanes to destroy them, Dan 3. 8, 6, 3, 4. 5. Their pronenesse unto Idolatry; heate is not more inseperable to sire then cruelty is unto idolatry;
it was the Spirit of envy in Cain which made him to murder his brother Abel; and the Chaldaeans and Courtiers envying the advancement of daniel and his Fellows above themselves, devised a means to destroy them, Dan 3. 8, 6, 3, 4. 5. Their proneness unto Idolatry; heat is not more inseparable to sire then cruelty is unto idolatry;
the love of Idols in all ages hath beene the Churches trou•le, what stickling was there at Ephesus for Diana? and we know that Iezabels Idols disturbed the kingdome of Israel.
the love of Idols in all ages hath been the Churches trou•le, what stickling was there At Ephesus for Diana? and we know that Jezebel's Idols disturbed the Kingdom of Israel.
and are taken up more with formes of godlinesse then the power of it, this makes the times to be troublous and perillous, 2 Tim. 3. 1, 4, 5. Out of all this you see, that troublous times are from wicked men who never cease from troubling untill they dye, these are the earewigs and the biting Fleas still troubling the state of Gods people.
and Are taken up more with forms of godliness then the power of it, this makes the times to be troublous and perilous, 2 Tim. 3. 1, 4, 5. Out of all this you see, that troublous times Are from wicked men who never cease from troubling until they die, these Are the earwigs and the biting Fleas still troubling the state of God's people.
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This you know that a little fire causeth a great deale of trouble, say that there bee but a finger burned or an House on fire, doth it not occasion a great deale of trouble and unquietnesse? how much more shall Churches and people bee disquieted through the angry countenance of God?
This you know that a little fire Causes a great deal of trouble, say that there be but a finger burned or an House on fire, does it not occasion a great deal of trouble and unquietness? how much more shall Churches and people be disquieted through the angry countenance of God?
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1. For tryall and manifestation both of soundnesse and of graces, troublous times are trying times, it is not times of peace, •ut times of Warre, which trieth the mettle of a Souldier, all the while the Ship lies on the shoare,
1. For trial and manifestation both of soundness and of graces, troublous times Are trying times, it is not times of peace, •ut times of War, which trieth the mettle of a Soldier, all the while the Ship lies on the shore,
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and I would demand of papists what outward peace had the Church in Aegypt under Pharaohs oppressio•s? what peace had she in her forty yeares travell thorough the Wildernesse, which was a place of temptations, journeyings, Warre,
and I would demand of Papists what outward peace had the Church in Egypt under Pharaohs oppressio•s? what peace had she in her forty Years travel through the Wilderness, which was a place of temptations, journeyings, War,
and many other straites and inconveniencies? tell me sadly had shee not many encounters by enemies in the Land of Canaan? where was her outward durable peace whilst she was under 70. yeares captivity in Babilon? and whilst Antiochus Epiphanes did waste and spoile her in her Ordinances and members? what meaneth the three hundred yeares persecution by the heathenish Emperors? could these things happen to her,
and many other straits and inconveniences? tell me sadly had she not many encounters by enemies in the Land of Canaan? where was her outward durable peace while she was under 70. Years captivity in Babylon? and while Antiochus Epiphanes did waste and spoil her in her Ordinances and members? what means the three hundred Years persecution by the Heathenish Emperor's? could these things happen to her,
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nay when their Popes were glad to flie and hide themselves, yea were banished and imprisoned, where was the outward peace of that Church? Wee deny not but sometimes outward peace may bee the portion of visible Churches but that alwayes they have the same, only ignorance and impudencie must affirme.
nay when their Popes were glad to fly and hide themselves, yea were banished and imprisoned, where was the outward peace of that Church? we deny not but sometime outward peace may be the portion of visible Churches but that always they have the same, only ignorance and impudency must affirm.
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if Gideon cast downe the Altar of Baal and cut downe the grove by it, the men of the City keep a mighty stirre about it, the man they must have that did it;
if gideon cast down the Altar of Baal and Cut down the grove by it, the men of the city keep a mighty stir about it, the man they must have that did it;
and die he must for it, or it shall cost bloud, reade the History, lud. 6. 28, 29. if the Goddesse Diana be in danger, what a noise and uproare is there in the City, they shout and make a hubbub, Acts 19. 28, 34. I conceive thus much, that England hath many bad tennants who having gotten possession and can plead prescr•ption (though no Scripture title) for themselves are resolved not to goe out without blowes and bloud;
and die he must for it, or it shall cost blood, read the History, lord. 6. 28, 29. if the Goddess Diana be in danger, what a noise and uproar is there in the city, they shout and make a hubbub, Acts 19. 28, 34. I conceive thus much, that England hath many bad tenants who having got possession and can plead prescr•ption (though no Scripture title) for themselves Are resolved not to go out without blows and blood;
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so many idle scandalous Non Residents, and so much Rubbish of humane invention crept into Gods worship, will ever bee cast downe or carried out without troubles;
so many idle scandalous Non Residents, and so much Rubbish of humane invention crept into God's worship, will ever be cast down or carried out without Troubles;
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there are many thousands in the Kingdom so set upon Idolatry, Superstition and the wayes of formality that they cannot bee quiet if these things be taken from them.
there Are many thousands in the Kingdom so Set upon Idolatry, Superstition and the ways of formality that they cannot be quiet if these things be taken from them.
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The Angell said to Daniel, the streete and the Wall shall bee built in troublous times. Out of which Text I note these two things. 1. That when the Church begins to goe up,
The Angel said to daniel, the street and the Wall shall be built in troublous times. Out of which Text I note these two things. 1. That when the Church begins to go up,
First, They were mocking and scorning times to the Iewes, as is plaine in these words, But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the servant the Ammonite and Gesh•m the Arabian heard it, they langhed us to scorne, Neh. 2. 19. These fellowes fell a jearing the Iewes, thinking thereby to dash the worke out of credit and the builders out of countenance.
First, They were mocking and scorning times to the Iewes, as is plain in these words, But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the servant the Ammonite and Gesh•m the Arabian herd it, they langhed us to scorn, Neh 2. 19. These Fellows fell a jeering the Iewes, thinking thereby to dash the work out of credit and the Builders out of countenance.
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Secondly, They were false accusing and slandering times to the Iewes: the enemies did not onely give it out among themselves that they were Rebels and Traitors,
Secondly, They were false accusing and slandering times to the Iewes: the enemies did not only give it out among themselves that they were Rebels and Traitors,
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but they did accuse them to the King and their owne faces of Rebellion, and yet they were not able to prove the same as you may read, Ezra 4. from v. 6. to v. 16. and Neh. 2. 19. What is this thing that you doe;
but they did accuse them to the King and their own faces of Rebellion, and yet they were not able to prove the same as you may read, Ezra 4. from v. 6. to v. 16. and Neh 2. 19. What is this thing that you do;
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Thirdly, They were hindering and inhibiting times to the Iewes: The Lord Chancellor Re•um, Secretarie Shimsai, and the rest of their companions so farre prevailed with the over credulous ••ing Artaxerxes that he gave command that they should cease building,
Thirdly, They were hindering and inhibiting times to the Iewes: The Lord Chancellor Re•um, Secretary Shimsai, and the rest of their Sodales so Far prevailed with the over credulous ••ing Artaxerxes that he gave command that they should cease building,
Fourthly, they were insinuating and dissembling times to the Jewes, the pure enemies to the worke of building came unto them with tenders of their service,
Fourthly, they were insinuating and dissembling times to the Jews, the pure enemies to the work of building Come unto them with tenders of their service,
that they should try all their ••inds, send out into every County to gather together tag and rag and no man were he never so base and vile in condition that would come in and joyne with them should be put by;
that they should try all their ••inds, send out into every County to gather together tag and rag and no man were he never so base and vile in condition that would come in and join with them should be put by;
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Sixthly, They were treacherous and betraying times to the Jewes; when their enemies saw that they could doe little harme to them whilest they were a party united among themselves, they practise a most perillous attempt, namely to divide;
Sixthly, They were treacherous and betraying times to the Jews; when their enemies saw that they could do little harm to them whilst they were a party united among themselves, they practise a most perilous attempt, namely to divide;
and to this end they bribe Iuda, and Levi, certaine of the false hearted Nobles and superstitious Prophets, which became a disgracefull snare to themselves and a mighty hinderance to the worke:
and to this end they bribe Iuda, and Levi, certain of the false hearted Nobles and superstitious prophets, which became a disgraceful snare to themselves and a mighty hindrance to the work:
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Was not here a faire disheartning tale wch might easily take with such whose spirits were lazie and fearefull, might not the lazie ones have thus reasoned amongst themselves, I promise you these men speake reason, this worketh maketh my shoulders to ake, I have carried out so many burdens already,
Was not Here a fair disheartening tale which might Easily take with such whose spirits were lazy and fearful, might not the lazy ones have thus reasoned among themselves, I promise you these men speak reason, this works makes my shoulders to ache, I have carried out so many burdens already,
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worke who will worke for me, and if the Temple be not built up untill I further it, it shall never be built might not the fearefull ones have thus reasoned, what shall we die and be slaine? build who will for me, Skin for skinne and all that a man hath will hee give for his life:
work who will work for me, and if the Temple be not built up until I further it, it shall never be built might not the fearful ones have thus reasoned, what shall we die and be slain? built who will for me, Skin for skin and all that a man hath will he give for his life:
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joyne to this the carriage of the prophetesse Noadiah, and Shemajah the son of Delajah, they shut up themselves and preach to the people, get into the house of God within the Temple,
join to this the carriage of the prophetess Noadiah, and Shemajah the son of Delajah, they shut up themselves and preach to the people, get into the house of God within the Temple,
and arguments? might not the Iewes have said surely the danger is great, there cannot be all this smoake without some fire? come let us take warning in time and give off working, we have heard and seene the sayings and doings of many of our Nobles, men great in birth and bloud and see which way they incline,
and Arguments? might not the Iewes have said surely the danger is great, there cannot be all this smoke without Some fire? come let us take warning in time and give off working, we have herd and seen the sayings and doings of many of our Nobles, men great in birth and blood and see which Way they incline,
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but now the Prophets who are men inspired of God they come with a warning from Heaven to us and if wee shall slight them also, shall wee not bee guilty of our owne death,
but now the prophets who Are men inspired of God they come with a warning from Heaven to us and if we shall slight them also, shall we not be guilty of our own death,
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Seventhly, they were opposing and withstanding times to the Jewes: the enemies were not alwayes in deliberation and speech but they proceeded to action, we read that Tatnai Shethar-Bosnai and their adherents came to the heades of the Iewes, and did questi•n them by what authority they did build up the Citie and make up the Wall:
Seventhly, they were opposing and withstanding times to the Jews: the enemies were not always in deliberation and speech but they proceeded to actium, we read that Tatnai Shethar-Bosnai and their adherents Come to the Heads of the Iewes, and did questi•n them by what Authority they did built up the city and make up the Wall:
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and not contented with this they begin to raise an Army that they might come and fight against Jerusalem, and with the utmost of their power they did set themselves against the building.
and not contented with this they begin to raise an Army that they might come and fight against Jerusalem, and with the utmost of their power they did Set themselves against the building.
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Nehemiah was forced to divide the servants, halfe wrought in the worke, and the other halfe of them held both the speares, the shield and the bowes and the Habergions: Nay the builders of the Wall,
Nehemiah was forced to divide the Servants, half wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shield and the bows and the Habergeons: Nay the Builders of the Wall,
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Ninthly, They were despising and undervaluing times; the enemies in reproach of their work said what doe these feeble Jewes? will they fortifie themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day, will they revive the stones out of the rubbish which are burnt? when the Army of Samaria had thus spoken, Tobiah the Ammonite makes his scoffing speech.
Ninthly, They were despising and undervaluing times; the enemies in reproach of their work said what doe these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day, will they revive the stones out of the rubbish which Are burned? when the Army of Samaria had thus spoken, Tobiah the Ammonite makes his scoffing speech.
What doe these silly and selfe deceiving men intend, doe they imagine •hat they are considerable to goe forward with this great worke, they thinke to carry all cleare before them, that they shall meete with no adversaries or that we will stand by as lookers on holding our hands;
What do these silly and self deceiving men intend, do they imagine •hat they Are considerable to go forward with this great work, they think to carry all clear before them, that they shall meet with no Adversaries or that we will stand by as lookers on holding our hands;
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yea so weake shall bee their worke, that if a Fox come up hee shall with his feete overturne all, we are sure that wee can overthrow all at our pleasure.
yea so weak shall be their work, that if a Fox come up he shall with his feet overturn all, we Are sure that we can overthrow all At our pleasure.
the Iewes were forced to bring out the Kings authority, and to shew quo warranto, they did enterprize the worke, wee read of many selfe acquitting Orations which were made by them, Ezra 5. They were forced to plead their owne loyalty to their Soveraigne and to testifie their owne innocency to the world.
the Iewes were forced to bring out the Kings Authority, and to show quo Warranto, they did enterprise the work, we read of many self acquitting Orations which were made by them, Ezra 5. They were forced to plead their own loyalty to their Sovereign and to testify their own innocency to the world.
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Lastly, They were enemies answering times: Sometimes Sanballat and Geshem sent messengers for meetings and conferences, they sought by Parliances to hinder them from going on in their building, which when they could not obtaine (though requested foure times) then they fall to writing of letters, some of them containing unjust charges, other some expressing unreasonable demands, all which tooke up much time in their reading and answering, which could not but be a great trouble to Nehemiah and very delaying to the worke.
Lastly, They were enemies answering times: Sometime Sanballat and Geshem sent messengers for meetings and conferences, they sought by Parliances to hinder them from going on in their building, which when they could not obtain (though requested foure times) then they fallen to writing of letters, Some of them containing unjust charges, other Some expressing unreasonable demands, all which took up much time in their reading and answering, which could not but be a great trouble to Nehemiah and very delaying to the work.
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and if hee call together a company of labourers to forward that work (as he hath now done among us by those worthies in PARLIAMENT ) resolve upon it, that the Dragon will wagge his Taile,
and if he call together a company of labourers to forward that work (as he hath now done among us by those worthies in PARLIAMENT) resolve upon it, that the Dragon will wag his Tail,
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and this is observable, that the greatest troublers of the State of England and Scotland have beene throwne downe in the times of the Churches trouble;
and this is observable, that the greatest troublers of the State of England and Scotland have been thrown down in the times of the Churches trouble;
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What times have more discovered enemies, what times have more crossed enemies, nay what times have been more destructive to enemies then the times of the Churches trouble? these winds blow them no good, they alwayes presage their downefall,
What times have more discovered enemies, what times have more crossed enemies, nay what times have been more destructive to enemies then the times of the Churches trouble? these winds blow them no good, they always presage their downfall,
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if you look that great enemies should fall downe th•n expect troublous times for mine owne part I doe verily beleeve that all the troubles in Ireland and in England will end in the shame and confusion of many powerfull and politicke enemies;
if you look that great enemies should fallen down th•n expect troublous times for mine own part I do verily believe that all the Troubles in Ireland and in England will end in the shame and confusion of many powerful and politic enemies;
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such who begin the Churches trouble must perish ere the Church hath peace. 4. When the Church is nigh to the enjoying of some great and unexpected mercy:
such who begin the Churches trouble must perish ere the Church hath peace. 4. When the Church is High to the enjoying of Some great and unexpected mercy:
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Shee hath not enjoyed such mercies in her calme seasons, as shee hath in her blustring times, the nearer the woman is to the time of her delivery the quicker and the sharper are her pangs and paines,
She hath not enjoyed such Mercies in her Cam seasons, as she hath in her blustering times, the nearer the woman is to the time of her delivery the quicker and the sharper Are her pangs and pains,
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the Churches good is not divided from the Churches trouble, under tossings and tumblings she is not onely expecting but prepared and fitted for mercies, the crosse going of the wheeles doth further the right going of the Clocke, the fruitfulnesse of the spring is it not hindred by the sharpnesse of the Winter;
the Churches good is not divided from the Churches trouble, under tossings and tumblings she is not only expecting but prepared and fitted for Mercies, the cross going of the wheels does further the right going of the Clock, the fruitfulness of the spring is it not hindered by the sharpness of the Winter;
though troubles create not mercies, yet they occasion and antecede mercies, and it is Gods manner to give great mercies in troublous times, I am verily perswaded that England which is now in great trouble is bigge with childe of some extraordinary mercy, wee may not thinke that these troubles shall end without a blessing,
though Troubles create not Mercies, yet they occasion and antecede Mercies, and it is God's manner to give great Mercies in troublous times, I am verily persuaded that England which is now in great trouble is big with child of Some extraordinary mercy, we may not think that these Troubles shall end without a blessing,
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I say that sinnes of all sorts, and in all sorts so abounding amongst us as they doe, cannot but bring with with them much and great trouble unto the whole Land:
I say that Sins of all sorts, and in all sorts so abounding among us as they do, cannot but bring with with them much and great trouble unto the Whole Land:
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may not God say, Many Pastors in England have destroyed my vineyard, and troden my portion under feete, they have made my portion a desolate Wildernesse, they have made it desolate and being desolate it mourneth unto me? Many of our Rulers and great ones, are Idolatrous, Adulterous, full of pride,
may not God say, Many Pastors in England have destroyed my vineyard, and trodden my portion under feet, they have made my portion a desolate Wilderness, they have made it desolate and being desolate it Mourneth unto me? Many of our Rulers and great ones, Are Idolatrous, Adulterous, full of pride,
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and as for the people of the Land, the pride of Moab, the cruelty of Edom, the formality of Israel, the Apostasie of Judah, together with the abundance of all sins taketh hold of them;
and as for the people of the Land, the pride of Moab, the cruelty of Edom, the formality of Israel, the Apostasy of Judah, together with the abundance of all Sins Takes hold of them;
Secondly, Troublous times warnings, God hath fired many Beacons, and shot of many warning pieces among us, which doe tell us that troubles are comming toward us, not onely Germany, and Ireland are all on a fire and flame,
Secondly, Troublous times Warnings, God hath fired many Beacons, and shot of many warning Pieces among us, which do tell us that Troubles Are coming towards us, not only Germany, and Ireland Are all on a fire and flame,
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Thirdly, Time troubling enemies; we have lodging and lurking among us men of no Religion, (swarmes of Atheists) men of a false Religion (a great Popish party;) men of no rank and quality whose mouths are full of scoffes and hands full of bloud, unworthy and base Cavaliers whose onely hopes lye in this that shortly they shall ravish our virgins, defloure our wives, cut our throates, and divide our estates;
Thirdly, Time troubling enemies; we have lodging and lurking among us men of no Religion, (swarms of Atheists) men of a false Religion (a great Popish party;) men of no rank and quality whose mouths Are full of scoffs and hands full of blood, unworthy and base Cavaliers whose only hope's lie in this that shortly they shall ravish our Virgins, deflower our wives, Cut our throats, and divide our estates;
what meaneth the countenancing and maintaining those vermine and of-scouring of the Land, but that troublous times are at hand? certainly the kingdom cannot vomit out these frogs or quit it selfe of these Locusts without much adoe.
what means the countenancing and maintaining those vermin and offscouring of the Land, but that troublous times Are At hand? Certainly the Kingdom cannot vomit out these frogs or quit it self of these Locusts without much ado.
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when the Heresies of Arrius, Pelagius, Arminius, Socinus, and others crept into the Churches they did not a little encrease the troubles of the easterne and westerne parts of the world,
when the Heresies of Arius, Pelagius, Arminius, Socinus, and Others crept into the Churches they did not a little increase the Troubles of the eastern and western parts of the world,
and for mine own part I cannot beleeve but that the like effects wil follow in this kingdom by mens deserting of old truths and embracing of new errors;
and for mine own part I cannot believe but that the like effects will follow in this Kingdom by men's deserting of old truths and embracing of new errors;
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each man is full of discontent, and set upon thwarting and crossing, who almost among us is not for his owne will and way? and so that their egge may be roasted, they care not though the kingdome burne for it.
each man is full of discontent, and Set upon thwarting and crossing, who almost among us is not for his own will and Way? and so that their egg may be roasted, they care not though the Kingdom burn for it.
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we dreame of a durable peace and put away the evill day from us, as did the Iewes; few persons doe thinke of troubles before hand and most wil not believe that they shall have troubles though they see nothing above them,
we dream of a durable peace and put away the evil day from us, as did the Iewes; few Persons do think of Troubles before hand and most will not believe that they shall have Troubles though they see nothing above them,
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O therefore make it your worke, to get your Consciences pacified, and purified through the sprinkling of the bloud of Christ; labour that Conscience may learne to read its own acquittall from the guilts of sin,
Oh Therefore make it your work, to get your Consciences pacified, and purified through the sprinkling of the blood of christ; labour that Conscience may Learn to read its own acquittal from the guilts of since,
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and that it may be very holy and spirituall, and then though you are cast into the Seas and doe meete with the greatest of dangers you are well provided for,
and that it may be very holy and spiritual, and then though you Are cast into the Seas and do meet with the greatest of dangers you Are well provided for,
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pray tell me, what shall we doe in troublous times? Good Christians consider, how will you be able to runne before a bloudy Cavalier without stockings and shooes for tenne, twenty,
pray tell me, what shall we do in troublous times? Good Christians Consider, how will you be able to run before a bloody cavalier without stockings and shoes for tenne, twenty,
or thirtie miles together to save your lives, if you use now your feete to that nicenesse, that you c•n scarce endure to tread upon a stone? how will you bee able to make the field your bed,
or thirtie miles together to save your lives, if you use now your feet to that niceness, that you c•n scarce endure to tread upon a stone? how will you be able to make the field your Bed,
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or a stone your Pillow, if that you do not now use your selves to hard lodgings? I pity most of you who now put your heads in a bagge and must have hoodes for your faces,
or a stone your Pillow, if that you do not now use your selves to hard lodgings? I pity most of you who now put your Heads in a bag and must have hoods for your faces,
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should God bring many of you into the condition of your poore sisters in Ireland what would you doe? how could you endure to be stript of your clothing, to hide your selves in dennes and caves, to drinke up puddle water,
should God bring many of you into the condition of your poor Sisters in Ireland what would you do? how could you endure to be stripped of your clothing, to hide your selves in dens and caves, to drink up puddle water,
it is noted of holy Bilney that being perswaded he should be burned for the Gospell, he would often put his finger into the Candle to see if he could be able to endure the fire before he came into the fire;
it is noted of holy Bilney that being persuaded he should be burned for the Gospel, he would often put his finger into the Candle to see if he could be able to endure the fire before he Come into the fire;
if troubles should come, then to have a Child in the heart, and an estate in the heart, will prove a greater trouble to a man then the trouble it selfe;
if Troubles should come, then to have a Child in the heart, and an estate in the heart, will prove a greater trouble to a man then the trouble it self;
he that will meddle of Gods part and not doe his owne duty shall never beare u• in troublous times, that, I intend is this, most people doe trouble themselves about issues,
he that will meddle of God's part and not do his own duty shall never bear u• in troublous times, that, I intend is this, most people do trouble themselves about issues,
doe not issues belong to God and duties to man? what, is that God on whom thou reliest void of care and providence? Oh that we could make a deed of gift of all our Children to God,
do not issues belong to God and duties to man? what, is that God on whom thou reliest void of care and providence? O that we could make a deed of gift of all our Children to God,
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and that we could bequeath and commit them to God, trusting him withall, and over all leaving the successe in his hands, who knoweth how to doe his owne worke better than man can direct him.
and that we could Bequeath and commit them to God, trusting him withal, and over all leaving the success in his hands, who Knoweth how to do his own work better than man can Direct him.
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Come my people enter thou into thy Chambers and shut thy doores about thee: hids thy selfe as it were for a little moment until the indignation be overpast;
Come my people enter thou into thy Chambers and shut thy doors about thee: hids thy self as it were for a little moment until the Indignation be overpast;
these places do shew unto us that there are harbours to be had, ô that we could now bee securing the presence of God with us and the attributes of God for us,
these places do show unto us that there Are harbours to be had, o that we could now be securing the presence of God with us and the attributes of God for us,
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if we are once united to Iesus Christ, and are found in him then, we shall be safe, Christ will be sanctuarie and Tower of defence unto all that trust in him.
if we Are once united to Iesus christ, and Are found in him then, we shall be safe, christ will be sanctuary and Tower of defence unto all that trust in him.
but I doubt that if troubles shall boyle up to the height of malicious projects, many would be found naked and unarmed for their soules, its not a gilded sword,
but I doubt that if Troubles shall boil up to the height of malicious projects, many would be found naked and unarmed for their Souls, its not a gilded sword,
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or a dagger of yee that will stead a man in time of Warre, neither will a meere outward profession or shew of godlinesse uphold the heart in evill times nay it must be grace in truth,
or a dagger of ye that will stead a man in time of War, neither will a mere outward profession or show of godliness uphold the heart in evil times nay it must be grace in truth,
3. The spirit of Prayer by which you may open your minde unto God, bring downe seasonable succours and assistances from GOD or bee able to commit your selves into the hands of God.
3. The Spirit of Prayer by which you may open your mind unto God, bring down seasonable succours and assistances from GOD or be able to commit your selves into the hands of God.
well husband all soule opportunities, be much in the exercises of humiliation and the practise of holinesse, they will bee the better prepared for the worst of times, the best doing Christian will proove the right suffering Christian.
well husband all soul opportunities, be much in the exercises of humiliation and the practice of holiness, they will be the better prepared for the worst of times, the best doing Christian will prove the right suffering Christian.
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if men did think more frequently and seriously of death, and were daily putting themselves into a dying posture, they would be well prepared for troublous times,
if men did think more frequently and seriously of death, and were daily putting themselves into a dying posture, they would be well prepared for troublous times,
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Fourthly, Learne to bee sensible of the times of Jacobs trouble: Let them have the same impression upon our spirits which they had upon the spirit of the Prophet;
Fourthly, Learn to be sensible of the times of Jacobs trouble: Let them have the same impression upon our spirits which they had upon the Spirit of the Prophet;
as the sinnes so the sorrowes of the Church should worke us to much inward pity and compassion and to extraordinary and continued mourning and weeping.
as the Sins so the sorrows of the Church should work us to much inward pity and compassion and to extraordinary and continued mourning and weeping.
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and another Prophet saith, Let mine eyes runne downe with teares night and day and let them not cease for the Virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach;
and Another Prophet Says, Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day and let them not cease for the Virgae daughter of my people is broken with a great breach;
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Hest. 3. 15. It is noted of the French that when the Gothes came in upon them, they were without sense and feeling of their brethrens calamities, the Historian saith, Confundebatur vox morientium, & vox bacchantium, & vix discerni poterat pl•bis ejulatus qui fiebat in bello & sonus populi qui clamabat in circo, &c ) the voyce of the dying could hardly be distinguished from the rorings of the drunken (then when the people who were without the City cried out for feare of the enemy, those who were within the City made a noise at their sports;) I doubt that wee have too too many like those Gallants of old who would Crown their heads with rushes.
Hest. 3. 15. It is noted of the French that when the Goths Come in upon them, they were without sense and feeling of their Brothers' calamities, the Historian Says, Confundebatur vox morientium, & vox bacchantium, & vix discerni poterat pl•bis ejulatus qui fiebat in bello & Sound People qui Clamabat in circo, etc.) the voice of the dying could hardly be distinguished from the roarings of the drunken (then when the people who were without the city cried out for Fear of the enemy, those who were within the city made a noise At their sports;) I doubt that we have too too many like those Gallants of old who would Crown their Heads with Rushes.
happily upon notice of the Churches troubles they can weepe, but they doe not mourne, alwayes teares from the eyes doe not argue mourning in the heart;
happily upon notice of the Churches Troubles they can weep, but they do not mourn, always tears from the eyes do not argue mourning in the heart;
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Ishmael could weepe as he went, and yet hee grieved not at the miseries of Sion and Ierusalem; and it is recorded that Iulius Caesar did shed teares for Pompeys death which hee himselfe caused:
Ishmael could weep as he went, and yet he grieved not At the misery's of Sion and Ierusalem; and it is recorded that Julius Caesar did shed tears for Pompeys death which he himself caused:
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let no Church of God bleed, but do you bleed with them, weepe with them that weepe, weepe over Ireland, weepe over England, goe and say with the Prophet, I will waile and howle, I will goe stript and naked, I will make a wailing like the Dragons and mourning as the Owles:
let no Church of God bleed, but do you bleed with them, weep with them that weep, weep over Ireland, weep over England, go and say with the Prophet, I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked, I will make a wailing like the Dragons and mourning as the Owls:
Fifthly, This may worke upon us to take notice with thankefulnesse of the peacefull times which God hath continued unto us of this Land, when other Nations and kingdomes have had their trembling and troublous times, we have (by free grace) enjoyd Halcion dayes;
Fifthly, This may work upon us to take notice with thankfulness of the peaceful times which God hath continued unto us of this Land, when other nations and kingdoms have had their trembling and troublous times, we have (by free grace) enjoyed Halcion days;
1. That wee doe not take notice of our owne times of peace, and look upon the same as a great outward mercy which continueth many choice things unto us.
1. That we do not take notice of our own times of peace, and look upon the same as a great outward mercy which Continueth many choice things unto us.
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2. That wee doe not make a right use of our long enjoyed peace, we have abused our good dayes by running into all manner of riot and falling into severall divisions and contentions;
2. That we do not make a right use of our long enjoyed peace, we have abused our good days by running into all manner of riot and falling into several divisions and contentions;
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then our peaceable and quiet times hath occasioned the committing of most foule and terrible sinnes, wee have tainted our selves exceedingly, in so much that God might say of us, ease slayeth the foolish; and the prosperity of fooles destroyeth them, it is a sad thing to have peace,
then our peaceable and quiet times hath occasioned the committing of most foul and terrible Sins, we have tainted our selves exceedingly, in so much that God might say of us, ease slays the foolish; and the Prosperity of Fools Destroyeth them, it is a sad thing to have peace,
cui-vis potest accidere quod cuiquam potest, althings fall a like to all, and it hath never beene the happinesse of any one particular visible Church long to stand in outward peace and beauty, I thinke God hath made this kingdome the miracle of the world for standing peace,
cui-vis potest accidere quod cuiquam potest, All things fallen a like to all, and it hath never been the happiness of any one particular visible Church long to stand in outward peace and beauty, I think God hath made this Kingdom the miracle of the world for standing peace,
and may he not make it as miraculously miserable by times of trouble? and what if God should do• so? Oh the misery of England, my heart bleeds to thinke of the greatnesse of that day,
and may he not make it as miraculously miserable by times of trouble? and what if God should do• so? O the misery of England, my heart bleeds to think of the greatness of that day,
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Oh that we would feare these troublous times before wee feele them, and that now we would take that course which might prevent the falling downe of this bloudy cloud hanging over our heads; Brethren learne,
O that we would Fear these troublous times before we feel them, and that now we would take that course which might prevent the falling down of this bloody cloud hanging over our Heads; Brothers Learn,
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and all our hopes, if the guilt of Englands Idolatry, Cruelty, contempt of Ordinances, unfruitfulnesse under the meanes of grace, Carnall security, embracing and entertaining errors against the foundation, formality in Religion, decaying in her first love, want of compassion to other bleeding Churches be not expiated in the bloud of Christ, England will bee an undone and miserable Nation;
and all our hope's, if the guilt of Englands Idolatry, Cruelty, contempt of Ordinances, unfruitfulness under the means of grace, Carnal security, embracing and entertaining errors against the Foundation, formality in Religion, decaying in her First love, want of compassion to other bleeding Churches be not expiated in the blood of christ, England will be an undone and miserable nation;
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What peace so long as the whoredomes of they mother Iezabell and her witchcrafts are so many? O that we could tender up JESUS CHRIST unto God for Englands sins.
What peace so long as the whoredoms of they mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts Are so many? Oh that we could tender up JESUS CHRIST unto God for Englands Sins.
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the whole Land must bee mourned for, ô that wee could weepe over England, and grieve for the sins of England; surely the whole Land must mourne and grieve,
the Whole Land must be mourned for, o that we could weep over England, and grieve for the Sins of England; surely the Whole Land must mourn and grieve,
there must bee a purging of the Church from its drosse, there must be the setting up the power and purity of Ordinances, every man must strive to reforme and amend else the Kingdome will soone fall asunder.
there must be a purging of the Church from its dross, there must be the setting up the power and purity of Ordinances, every man must strive to reform and amend Else the Kingdom will soon fallen asunder.
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4. To cast out the endangering enemies of our Kingdome, if you shall suffer men of bloud and cruelty, enemies to God and Religion and not doe justice upon them, the kingdome cannot but be ruined.
4. To cast out the endangering enemies of our Kingdom, if you shall suffer men of blood and cruelty, enemies to God and Religion and not doe Justice upon them, the Kingdom cannot but be ruined.
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Seventhly, and lastly, Let us be farre from procuring troublous times unto the Churches of God, I know that it is a great sin to bee an efficient malicious cause of trouble to the state of GODS Church, the Apostle doth wish them cut off that were Church troublers,
Seventhly, and lastly, Let us be Far from procuring troublous times unto the Churches of God, I know that it is a great since to be an efficient malicious cause of trouble to the state of GOD'S Church, the Apostle does wish them Cut off that were Church troublers,
and Iosuah proceeding to judgement against Ach•n said, why hast thou troubled us? the Lord shall trouble thee this day Josbuah 7. 25. it is no small crime to be a troubler of Israel; and here give me leave to acquaint you with the truth,
and Joshua proceeding to judgement against Ach•n said, why hast thou troubled us? the Lord shall trouble thee this day Josbuah 7. 25. it is no small crime to be a troubler of Israel; and Here give me leave to acquaint you with the truth,
There are some who are said to bee the troublers of the State of the Church and Kingdome among us, who are no more guiltie of that charge then holy Elijah was, its not those worthies now assembled in Parliament who seeke to their utmost to preserve Gods Religion and all your liberties,
There Are Some who Are said to be the troublers of the State of the Church and Kingdom among us, who Are no more guilty of that charge then holy Elijah was, its not those worthies now assembled in Parliament who seek to their utmost to preserve God's Religion and all your Liberties,
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and estates that have troubled the state of our times, was it ever known that right Protestant English spirits did ever repute their chosen Knights, Burgesses, and Citizens, (who are the repairers of their breaches,
and estates that have troubled the state of our times, was it ever known that right Protestant English spirits did ever repute their chosen Knights, Burgesses, and Citizens, (who Are the repairers of their Breaches,
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and the restorers of pathes to dwell in) troublers of Church and State? Did you know but the fidelity and Loyalty of their hearts to the KING and kingdome,
and the restorers of paths to dwell in) troublers of Church and State? Did you know but the Fidis and Loyalty of their hearts to the KING and Kingdom,
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There are others who are reall and actuall disturbers and troublers of our times, namely, 1. Proud and discontented Prelates, together with their idle and scandalous followers, whose spirits are swolne so bigge that they scorning reformation have throwne PETERS Keyes into Tibur, and have taken Pauls sword in their hands, setting on that warre in the Land which may truly be called Bellum Episcopale: 2. Papists and popishly affected persons, who having received the marke of the beast doe seeke to maintaine Idolatry among us,
There Are Others who Are real and actual disturbers and troublers of our times, namely, 1. Proud and discontented Prelates, together with their idle and scandalous followers, whose spirits Are swollen so big that they scorning Reformation have thrown PETER'S Keys into Tibur, and have taken Paul's sword in their hands, setting on that war in the Land which may truly be called Bellum Episcopal: 2. Papists and popishly affected Persons, who having received the mark of the beast do seek to maintain Idolatry among us,
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and doth make so many aking he•rts and weeping eyes among us, and our Warre is bellum papale. 3. Guiltie and convicted persons, who having formerly by unjust courses, illegall patents,
and does make so many aching he•rts and weeping eyes among us, and our War is bellum papal. 3. Guilty and convicted Persons, who having formerly by unjust courses, illegal patents,
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and other wayes of oppression deceived us in our meates, drinkes, and apparell, doe now feare the sentence and lash of the I aw and seeke rather to imbroile the Subjects in war then to yeeld them a just satisfaction. 4. And in a word many endebted and upstart Nobles with other beggarly and discontented Cavaliers; men without callings and Conscience,
and other ways of oppression deceived us in our Meats, drinks, and apparel, do now Fear the sentence and lash of thee I aw and seek rather to imbroile the Subject's in war then to yield them a just satisfaction. 4. And in a word many indebted and upstart Nobles with other beggarly and discontented Cavaliers; men without callings and Conscience,
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nay rather, discover their plots, resist their persons, and according to your Protestation joyne with those (who are ready to live and die to doe you and yours good) to bring them to condigne punishment.
nay rather, discover their plots, resist their Persons, and according to your Protestation join with those (who Are ready to live and die to do you and yours good) to bring them to condign punishment.
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Thus when wee have done our utmost to prevent troublous times if God shall bring in troubles among us wee shall enjoy the peace of our Consciences and may expect in his owne time the promised salvation and deliverance laid downe in the next part.
Thus when we have done our utmost to prevent troublous times if God shall bring in Troubles among us we shall enjoy the peace of our Consciences and may expect in his own time the promised salvation and deliverance laid down in the next part.
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She sinned under, against, and with mercies, we reade of her whoredomes, adulteries between her breasts, playing the harlot, going after lovers, not knowing that God gave her corne,
She sinned under, against, and with Mercies, we read of her whoredoms, adulteries between her breasts, playing the harlot, going After lovers, not knowing that God gave her corn,
and wine and oyle, multiplying her silver and gold which she prepared for Baal, she had her dayes of Baalim, and times for lewdnesse. 2. A sorrowfull condition;
and wine and oil, multiplying her silver and gold which she prepared for Baal, she had her days of Baalim, and times for Lewdness. 2. A sorrowful condition;
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Shee was divorced, stript naked, made as a wildernesse, set as a dry land, slaine with thirst, deprived of mercies, hedged in with thornes, and made every way miserable.
She was divorced, stripped naked, made as a Wilderness, Set as a dry land, slain with thirst, deprived of Mercies, hedged in with thorns, and made every Way miserable.
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He doth quickly espie, sharply rebuke, terribly threaten, and miserably punish Israel for her sins, she is left to enjoy the recompences of her lewdnesse,
He does quickly espy, sharply rebuke, terribly threaten, and miserably Punish Israel for her Sins, she is left to enjoy the recompenses of her Lewdness,
4. A fourth of hope, which is the opening of a way for the raising up of the heart to an expectation of mercy and reliefe, notwithstanding the contrary desert of sin,
4. A fourth of hope, which is the opening of a Way for the raising up of the heart to an expectation of mercy and relief, notwithstanding the contrary desert of since,
as they went to take possession of Canaan, we may reade where it did lie, Jos. 15. 7. It was that valley wherein Achan (that troubler of Israel) was stoned,
as they went to take possession of Canaan, we may read where it did lie, Jos. 15. 7. It was that valley wherein achan (that troubler of Israel) was stoned,
as you may reade, Jos. 7. 24 and verse 27. the word properly signifies, a valley of consternation, or trouble; and here is one thing notable in this expression, it is not said that I will give them a doore of hope in the valley of Achor, (that had been a wonderfull mercy) but I will give them the valley of Achor for a doore of hope:
as you may read, Jos. 7. 24 and verse 27. the word properly signifies, a valley of consternation, or trouble; and Here is one thing notable in this expression, it is not said that I will give them a door of hope in the valley of Achor, (that had been a wonderful mercy) but I will give them the valley of Achor for a door of hope:
then their hopes began to be raised up, that surely they should passe through the length and bredth of the Land of Canaan, God having brought them hitherto, he would also bring them further;
then their hope's began to be raised up, that surely they should pass through the length and breadth of the Land of Canaan, God having brought them hitherto, he would also bring them further;
in this valley, upon that act of Ioshuahs, and the peoples, in stoning of Achan, God is said to turn from the fiercenesse of his anger manifested towards Israel, and at such time when God ceaseth to be angry with his people, the heart cannot but gather hope.
in this valley, upon that act of Joshua's, and the peoples, in stoning of achan, God is said to turn from the fierceness of his anger manifested towards Israel, and At such time when God ceases to be angry with his people, the heart cannot but gather hope.
4. As it was the place wherein all the overthrowes of the Israelites by any of the Kings which came out to fight with them ceased, for after they went out of this valley, they conquered in all the battels which they fought.
4. As it was the place wherein all the overthrows of the Israelites by any of the Kings which Come out to fight with them ceased, for After they went out of this valley, they conquered in all the battles which they fought.
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As there is one doore which enters them into their sorrows, and miseries, so there shall be another doore which shall raise up their soules to an expectation of good and comforts.
As there is one door which enters them into their sorrows, and misery's, so there shall be Another door which shall raise up their Souls to an expectation of good and comforts.
yet divine help and comfort shall appeare in a bending and bowing way towards them, notwithstanding all that they shall suffer and endure, the returne of good and comfort shall be both probable and possible unto them. Note,
yet divine help and Comfort shall appear in a bending and bowing Way towards them, notwithstanding all that they shall suffer and endure, the return of good and Comfort shall be both probable and possible unto them. Note,
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1. That it is one thing to feare more evill under the feelings (of some evill, this doore of feare is the portion of the wicked) and another thing to hope for good,
1. That it is one thing to Fear more evil under the feelings (of Some evil, this door of Fear is the portion of the wicked) and Another thing to hope for good,
so great is their comming in, and on of their feares, that they are ready to despaire, saying with doubting David, One day I shall fall by the hands of Soul, it may be many dayes and yeares are spent in trouble and heavinesse before they can receive any hopes of their acceptance and deliverance, others there are, who can more easily looke up,
so great is their coming in, and on of their fears, that they Are ready to despair, saying with doubting David, One day I shall fallen by the hands of Soul, it may be many days and Years Are spent in trouble and heaviness before they can receive any hope's of their acceptance and deliverance, Others there Are, who can more Easily look up,
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and quickly espie the bendings and bowings down of mercy and reliefe to themselves, they can considently without scruples and doubts conclude the performance of promised mercy to themselves:
and quickly espy the bendings and bowings down of mercy and relief to themselves, they can confidently without scruples and doubts conclude the performance of promised mercy to themselves:
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when he said to Isaac, My son, God will provide? Moses had a doore of hope when he spake to Israel, Stand still, feare not, see the salvation of the Lord which he will shew you to day:
when he said to Isaac, My son, God will provide? Moses had a door of hope when he spoke to Israel, Stand still, Fear not, see the salvation of the Lord which he will show you to day:
This doore of hope was given to Paul when he was in great danger upon the Seas, In the seven and twentieth Chapter of the Acts verses, 22, 23, 24, 25. The Jewes had this doore of hope,
This door of hope was given to Paul when he was in great danger upon the Seas, In the seven and twentieth Chapter of the Acts Verses, 22, 23, 24, 25. The Jews had this door of hope,
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but their profit when hee doth chastise them, if he puts his into the furnace, he doth it to melt them, in that very way that the Goldsmith doth melt his Gold, only to purge out the drosse,
but their profit when he does chastise them, if he puts his into the furnace, he does it to melt them, in that very Way that the Goldsmith does melt his Gold, only to purge out the dross,
Sixthly and lastly, the people of God must act over-duties, and put themselves upon meanes of pacification and attonement, under their greatest miseries:
Sixthly and lastly, the people of God must act over-duties, and put themselves upon means of pacification and atonement, under their greatest misery's:
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if there were no backdoore to get out at, to what purpose should men pray, and fast, and beleeve, and humble themselves, and stick to God for help and succour:
if there were no backdoore to get out At, to what purpose should men pray, and fast, and believe, and humble themselves, and stick to God for help and succour:
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O miserable creatures, when you have hoped your hopes, it shall be with you, as it was with Ixius, who hoped for Juno, but instead of her he had a cloud that did all to bewet him,
Oh miserable creatures, when you have hoped your hope's, it shall be with you, as it was with Ixius, who hoped for Juno, but instead of her he had a cloud that did all to bewet him,
2. A doore of desperation; in the sense and apprehension of judgements and calamities they may, 1. Make a determinate judgement upon the impossibility of any good and mercy belonging to them, they cannot conceive that safety and deliverance should come,
2. A door of desperation; in the sense and apprehension of Judgments and calamities they may, 1. Make a determinate judgement upon the impossibility of any good and mercy belonging to them, they cannot conceive that safety and deliverance should come,
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O faithlesse and hopelesse creatures, why do you give off your God, and fall down into the deepes? it is just with God to deny those a doore of hope in times of misery, who doe slight him in times of prosperity.
Oh faithless and hopeless creatures, why do you give off your God, and fallen down into the deeps? it is just with God to deny those a door of hope in times of misery, who do slight him in times of Prosperity.
Object. But happily you will object and say, Sir, have godly men alwaies a doore of hope in distressed times? Remember whose speech was that, My hope and strength is perished from the Lord, and againe, Our bones are dryed, and our hope is lost, wee are cut off from our parts.
Object. But happily you will Object and say, Sir, have godly men always a door of hope in distressed times? remember whose speech was that, My hope and strength is perished from the Lord, and again, Our bones Are dried, and our hope is lost, we Are Cut off from our parts.
it is true that we have a doore of great misery standing very open before us, there is a threatning and a trembling doore setting up in the Land, it may bee such a door which may enter us into a bloody and civill War, the very beholding whereof may strike us with sadnesse:
it is true that we have a door of great misery standing very open before us, there is a threatening and a trembling door setting up in the Land, it may be such a door which may enter us into a bloody and civil War, the very beholding whereof may strike us with sadness:
and see what God hath done for miserable Churches, and distressed Christians before us, nay, could we but live upon our owne particular experiences of the many passages of God among us, I thinke we should have as wide a doore of hope as ever any people had.
and see what God hath done for miserable Churches, and distressed Christians before us, nay, could we but live upon our own particular experiences of the many passages of God among us, I think we should have as wide a door of hope as ever any people had.
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in these dayes multitudes meete together, even whole Armies of Christians beset God, the considerable part of the Land doe weep and mourne, humbling themselves for their sins before the Lord,
in these days Multitudes meet together, even Whole Armies of Christians beset God, the considerable part of the Land do weep and mourn, humbling themselves for their Sins before the Lord,
the doore is set open for painfull and conscientious preachers in such parishes and places in the Kingdome that for many yeares past never enioyed the soule-saving Ministry, the spirituall food in many places is doubled and trebled,
the door is Set open for painful and conscientious Preachers in such Parishes and places in the Kingdom that for many Years passed never enjoyed the Soul-saving Ministry, the spiritual food in many places is doubled and trebled,
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God hath had respect to the prayers and humblings of his people, there hath scarce been a day of solemn meeting, which God hath not crowned with some seasonable and answerable returne;
God hath had respect to the Prayers and humblings of his people, there hath scarce been a day of solemn meeting, which God hath not crowned with Some seasonable and answerable return;
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when Manoah was afraid, & thought that he should die, because that he had seen God, his wife doth comfort him, saying, If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering,
when Manoah was afraid, & Thought that he should die, Because that he had seen God, his wife does Comfort him, saying, If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burned offering,
and brought in place many good materials, tending to the beautifying of the Church, I dare say, that is laid in, which all hellish opposition shall never be able to overthrow.
and brought in place many good materials, tending to the beautifying of the Church, I Dare say, that is laid in, which all hellish opposition shall never be able to overthrow.
and nigh unto ruine, their great braggings and base attempts must not despaire our spirits, no man ever prospered or prevailed, that malitiously and desperately did set himselfe against the Parliament, it is that stone, which whosoever thinkes to remove, he shall be crushed by it.
and High unto ruin, their great braggings and base attempts must not despair our spirits, no man ever prospered or prevailed, that maliciously and desperately did Set himself against the Parliament, it is that stone, which whosoever thinks to remove, he shall be crushed by it.
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We have seen the spirits of men in all places raised up, to come to assist the cause of Jesus Christ, help hath come in to the Worthies in an unexpected way,
We have seen the spirits of men in all places raised up, to come to assist the cause of jesus christ, help hath come in to the Worthies in an unexpected Way,
even from such who have been thought to have no Religion, men of all sorts have combined themselves to defend Religion, the Lawes of the Land, the Liberties of the Subiects,
even from such who have been Thought to have no Religion, men of all sorts have combined themselves to defend Religion, the Laws of the Land, the Liberties of the Subjects,
even when men, great men and false hearted men, who have deceived the Kingdome in their trust, doe slip their necks out of the coller, and seem to turn Renegadoes.
even when men, great men and false hearted men, who have deceived the Kingdom in their trust, do slip their necks out of the collar, and seem to turn Renegades.
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12. We are in the valley of Achor: Now is the day and time of consternation and trouble, the tyde is at highest, the night is at darkest, our miseries are such as threaten nothing but ruine and destruction unto us,
12. We Are in the valley of Achor: Now is the day and time of consternation and trouble, the tIED is At highest, the night is At Darkest, our misery's Are such as threaten nothing but ruin and destruction unto us,
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Sacram anchoram solvere dicimur qu ando ad extremum praesidinm confugimus: If the Heathens were not without hope in dangers on the Sea, shall Christians (think you) be lest without hope? nay,
Sacrament Anchoram Solvere dicimur queen ando ad extremum praesidinm confugimus: If the heathens were not without hope in dangers on the Sea, shall Christians (think you) be lest without hope? nay,
it is not all the blustering in the North by great ones and Cavaliers, which can hinder God from setting up a doore of hope for his servants in England.
it is not all the blustering in the North by great ones and Cavaliers, which can hinder God from setting up a door of hope for his Servants in England.
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Thirdly, let us live as men to whom a doore of hope is vouchsafed. 1. Be not distracted and distressed in your spirits by the change of things or times,
Thirdly, let us live as men to whom a door of hope is vouchsafed. 1. Be not distracted and distressed in your spirits by the change of things or times,
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let none of those things discourage you, under all rumors of War, and approaches of trouble, say, And now Lord what wait I for? truly my hope is even in thee:
let none of those things discourage you, under all rumours of War, and Approaches of trouble, say, And now Lord what wait I for? truly my hope is even in thee:
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It is but a showre that will soone passe over. 3. Look for more than you have in hand, your present mercies are not all your mercies, there is much more behinde, God hath raised up the hearts of his, to expect great and wonderfull things:
It is but a shower that will soon pass over. 3. Look for more than you have in hand, your present Mercies Are not all your Mercies, there is much more behind, God hath raised up the hearts of his, to expect great and wonderful things:
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and as we must be thankfull for what is done, so we must wait upon God for that which is yet to bee done, reputing all our receipts to be so many pledges and pawnes of further and future good. 3. Goe on with your work, you may not expect great things, and cast off duty:
and as we must be thankful for what is done, so we must wait upon God for that which is yet to be done, reputing all our receipts to be so many pledges and pawns of further and future good. 3. Go on with your work, you may not expect great things, and cast off duty:
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our hope for mercy and deliverance will make us industrious and endeavouring in our places to praise and please God in all things. 4. Puzzle not your selves with disorderly plots, do not seeke to piece heaven and earth,
our hope for mercy and deliverance will make us Industria and endeavouring in our places to praise and please God in all things. 4. Puzzle not your selves with disorderly plots, do not seek to piece heaven and earth,
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and divide the Sea? how wonderfully can he command the hearts of Kings? and how quickly can he turne into foolishnesse the councells of all Achitophels? All things are too weak to frustrate Gods purposes and promises:
and divide the Sea? how wonderfully can he command the hearts of Kings? and how quickly can he turn into foolishness the Counsels of all Achitophels? All things Are too weak to frustrate God's Purposes and promises:
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Though all Christians should have publique spirits, yet they have not publique places, if men will be discreet and quiet, things will be best amended, indiscretion may shut the doore aster then most men are aware of:
Though all Christians should have public spirits, yet they have not public places, if men will be discreet and quiet, things will be best amended, indiscretion may shut the door aster then most men Are aware of:
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