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A Sermon Preached before the Honorable House of COMMONS, At their Extraordinary day of Humiliation. October 22. 1644. HEBREWS 11. 7. By Faith Noah being warned of God, of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Arke to the saving of his house.
A Sermon Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS, At their Extraordinary day of Humiliation. October 22. 1644. HEBREWS 11. 7. By Faith Noah being warned of God, of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an Ark to the Saving of his house.
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THese words contain in them 4. parts.
THese words contain in them 4. parts.
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1. An Alarum given: wherein observe, 1. The party giving it, God: [ Being warned of God ] whether in a dream,
1. an Alarm given: wherein observe, 1. The party giving it, God: [ Being warned of God ] whither in a dream,
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as to Abimeleck, Jacob, others, or by voyce extraordinary, or by some Angel, or by some singular impression, The Scripture is silent,
as to Abimelech, Jacob, Others, or by voice extraordinary, or by Some Angel, or by Some singular impression, The Scripture is silent,
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and I dare not be so curious as to determine it. 2. The matter of it, [ Things not yet seen ] He means the deluge,
and I Dare not be so curious as to determine it. 2. The matter of it, [ Things not yet seen ] He means the deluge,
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or drowning of the whole world;
or drowning of the Whole world;
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Great Judgements may be preparing by God, though for the present no effects of them appear to man.
Great Judgments may be preparing by God, though for the present no effects of them appear to man.
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2. The Alarum Taken: where again observe.
2. The Alarm Taken: where again observe.
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1. The Person Taking it, [ Noah ] called in Gen. 6. 9. A just man and perfect in his generations:
1. The Person Taking it, [ Noah ] called in Gen. 6. 9. A just man and perfect in his generations:
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Godly men are first acquainted with Gods intentions; His secrets (in this sense also) are with them that fear him;
Godly men Are First acquainted with God's intentions; His secrets (in this sense also) Are with them that Fear him;
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2. The manner how he tooke it: the Text saith,
2. The manner how he took it: the Text Says,
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1. By faith: Faith is the first hand to take a mercy, and the first eye to discover a Judgement:
1. By faith: Faith is the First hand to take a mercy, and the First eye to discover a Judgement:
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Sense may apprehend Dangers, when Acting upon the visible Stage, but faith onely espies them, when contriving upon the private anvile.
Sense may apprehend Dangers, when Acting upon the visible Stage, but faith only espies them, when contriving upon the private anvil.
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2. By Fear: when faith seeth a good God, then it causeth joy: when it seeth an Angry God, then it raiseth fear:
2. By fear: when faith sees a good God, then it Causes joy: when it sees an Angry God, then it Raiseth Fear:
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it proportions out all our affections, as God is pleased to proportion out himself: I see an inundation threatned, and it will certainly come, saith Faith:
it proportions out all our affections, as God is pleased to proportion out himself: I see an inundation threatened, and it will Certainly come, Says Faith:
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O I tremble at it, saith Feare, and how shall we do to escape it?
Oh I tremble At it, Says fear, and how shall we do to escape it?
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3. The Alarum Improved: and that's by prudence:
3. The Alarm Improved: and that's by prudence:
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A wise man seeth the evill and hides, or secures, himself: Faith is not opposite to Fear,A wise man sees the evil and hides, or secures, himself: Faith is not opposite to fear,
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nor is either of them opposite to care and wisedome: Noahs wisdome appeared in 2. Things.
nor is either of them opposite to care and Wisdom: Noahs Wisdom appeared in 2. Things.
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1. He sets upon the proper Remedy [ He built an Ark ] there was a deluge comming,
1. He sets upon the proper Remedy [ He built an Ark ] there was a deluge coming,
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and nothing was so proper a safety against a deluge of waters, as a Ship or Arke.
and nothing was so proper a safety against a deluge of waters, as a Ship or Ark.
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2. He doth this in Time:
2. He does this in Time:
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the Text saith [ He prepared an Arke ] his action was suitable, and it was seasonable too:
the Text Says [ He prepared an Ark ] his actium was suitable, and it was seasonable too:
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A right season, seasons all our works: purposes ill-timed, commonly prove ill or uselesse:
A right season, seasons all our works: Purposes ill-timed, commonly prove ill or useless:
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Noahs Ark was not to make when the waters came, but it was prepared, and he in it, before they came.Noahs Ark was not to make when the waters Come, but it was prepared, and he in it, before they Come.
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4. The successe of all [ To the saving of his house ] I shall not finger all the particulars above mentioned, Two onely of them I intend to prosecute at this time, viz. 1. That when Dangers Threaten us, we should be moved with Fear. 2. That against a destroying flood, it is duty and wisdome to prepare a saving Arke.
4. The success of all [ To the Saving of his house ] I shall not finger all the particulars above mentioned, Two only of them I intend to prosecute At this time, viz. 1. That when Dangers Threaten us, we should be moved with fear. 2. That against a destroying flood, it is duty and Wisdom to prepare a Saving Ark.
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That when Dangers threaten us, we should be moved with fear: Thus the Text, Noah being warned of God, &c. was moved with feare.
That when Dangers threaten us, we should be moved with Fear: Thus the Text, Noah being warned of God, etc. was moved with Fear.
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When Jacob heard that Esau his brother was comming with 400. men, to meete him, He greatly feared, Gen. 32. 6. 7.
When Jacob herd that Esau his brother was coming with 400. men, to meet him, He greatly feared, Gen. 32. 6. 7.
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When Jehoshaphat heard that the Moabites and Ammonites, with those of Mount Seir, were ready to invade him, He also feared, 2 Chron. 20. 1. 3.
When Jehoshaphat herd that the Moabites and Ammonites, with those of Mount Seir, were ready to invade him, He also feared, 2 Chronicles 20. 1. 3.
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When Micab the Morashite prophecyed in the days of Hezekiah, saying, Zion shall be ploughed like a field,
When Micah the Morashite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah, saying, Zion shall be ploughed like a field,
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and Jerusalem shall become heapes, Jer. 26. 18. Then Hezekiah feared the Lord, vers. 19.and Jerusalem shall become heaps, Jer. 26. 18. Then Hezekiah feared the Lord, vers. 19.
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When the King of Syria, and the King of Israel confederated against Judah, the Prophet saith, They were moved as the trees of the wood are moved with winde, (i.) They exceedingly feared, Esay 7. 2. compared with, verse 4. Bernard hath long since well taken notice of four sorts of men.
When the King of Syria, and the King of Israel confederated against Judah, the Prophet Says, They were moved as the trees of the wood Are moved with wind, (i.) They exceedingly feared, Isaiah 7. 2. compared with, verse 4. Bernard hath long since well taken notice of four sorts of men.
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1. Some who Neither Hope, Nor Fear:
1. some who Neither Hope, Nor fear:
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such are Atheisticall sinners, to whom Gods mercy seemes no Harbour, and Gods wrath seemes no Terrour.
such Are Atheistical Sinners, to whom God's mercy seems no Harbour, and God's wrath seems no Terror.
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2. Some who Fear but hope not: such are despairing sinners, who look onely upon mount Sinai, full of thunder and lightning,
2. some who fear but hope not: such Are despairing Sinners, who look only upon mount Sinai, full of thunder and lightning,
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but never look upon mount Sion, which is as full of Grace and Mercy.
but never look upon mount Sion, which is as full of Grace and Mercy.
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3. Some who Hope but fear not: Such are presumptuous sinners, who like the Heathens of old that made their gods sutable patrons to all their lusts;
3. some who Hope but Fear not: Such Are presumptuous Sinners, who like the heathens of old that made their God's suitable Patrons to all their Lustiest;
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so these fancy a God onely of mercy and Indulgence, without any Justice to account with them for their sins, and therefore fear not.
so these fancy a God only of mercy and Indulgence, without any justice to account with them for their Sins, and Therefore Fear not.
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4. Some who both hope and fear: Such are all truely pious people, who hope in a good God,
4. some who both hope and Fear: Such Are all truly pious people, who hope in a good God,
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and yet do fear a just God: rejoyce in his favour, but tremble at his displeasure:
and yet do Fear a just God: rejoice in his favour, but tremble At his displeasure:
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when he smiles they blesse him, and when he frownes they feare him.
when he smiles they bless him, and when he frowns they Fear him.
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Now feare (which is the shrinking, the recoyling, the crouching, the flight of the soul in the apprehension of an absent, imminent, prevalent,
Now Fear (which is the shrinking, the recoiling, the crouching, the flight of the soul in the apprehension of an absent, imminent, prevalent,
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and approaching evill,) the Schoolemen and others distinguish thus: There is a threefold fear.
and approaching evil,) the Schoolmen and Others distinguish thus: There is a threefold Fear.
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1. Timor poenae: A fear of punishment (which some call Timorem Gehernalem & Servilem) this is raised by the justice of God, threatning by no meanes to clear the guilty.
1. Timor Poenae: A Fear of punishment (which Some call Timorem Gehernalem & Servilem) this is raised by the Justice of God, threatening by no means to clear the guilty.
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2. Timor offensae ▪ a fear of sinning, and this is raised by the kindnesse of God, whose presence and bounty causeth an exceeding fear to offend him.
2. Timor offensae ▪ a Fear of sinning, and this is raised by the kindness of God, whose presence and bounty Causes an exceeding Fear to offend him.
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3. Timor Reverentiae, A Reverentiall fear, and this is raised by the Greatnesse, and Majesty, and Ability of God, and it is like that of a child to his Father,
3. Timor Reverentiae, A Reverential Fear, and this is raised by the Greatness, and Majesty, and Ability of God, and it is like that of a child to his Father,
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or of a wife to her Husband:
or of a wife to her Husband:
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some use I shall make of this distinction anone, but for the present take me thus. There is a double Fear.
Some use I shall make of this distinction anon, but for the present take me thus. There is a double fear.
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1. One of Distraction, or amazement, which routs the soul, and crusheth all its faculties, disabling their command and use in matters either spirituall or civill, take heed of this fear; 1. One of Distraction, or amazement, which routs the soul, and crushes all its faculties, disabling their command and use in matters either spiritual or civil, take heed of this Fear;
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fear such a fear as this, which is too hard for Reason and Religion too. 2. Another of Discretion, and Judgement, flowing from faith:
Fear such a Fear as this, which is too hard for Reason and Religion too. 2. another of Discretion, and Judgement, flowing from faith:
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Timor debitus, as Aquinas stiles it: a fear when a man should fear, and as a Christian should fear:Timor Debitus, as Aquinas stile it: a Fear when a man should Fear, and as a Christian should Fear:
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to this shall I apply my discourse: such a fear as this should be in us, when God threatens dangers:
to this shall I apply my discourse: such a Fear as this should be in us, when God threatens dangers:
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And it comprehends 4. things in it. 1. An awaking of the Souls of men:
And it comprehends 4. things in it. 1. an awaking of the Souls of men:
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a rouzing of them out of a Lethargie, a shaking off, of the Spirit of slumber, and deep sleepe:
a Rousing of them out of a Lethargy, a shaking off, of the Spirit of slumber, and deep sleep:
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Fear speaks to the soul as the Marriners to Jonah, when the ship was endangered, Awake thou sluggard, why sleepest thou? It opens those carelesse and secure eyes, to see the Lord displeased indeed,
fear speaks to the soul as the Mariners to Jonah, when the ship was endangered, Awake thou sluggard, why Sleepest thou? It Opens those careless and secure eyes, to see the Lord displeased indeed,
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and now upon the way marching towards the destruction of a Nation or person. We can see wrath and fury in men, and be moved:
and now upon the Way marching towards the destruction of a nation or person. We can see wrath and fury in men, and be moved:
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but right fear seeth wrath in God, it sees the King of heaven and earth displeased,
but right Fear sees wrath in God, it sees the King of heaven and earth displeased,
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and all the arrows of vengeance (which flye up and down) all of them taken out of his Quiver,
and all the arrows of vengeance (which fly up and down) all of them taken out of his Quiver,
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and cast abroad and shot by his just and mighty hand: That the controversie with the land, is his controversie;
and cast abroad and shot by his just and mighty hand: That the controversy with the land, is his controversy;
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and the sword which is bathed in blood is his sword, and that it shall accomplish his pleasure to the full, till he be pacified with us.
and the sword which is bathed in blood is his sword, and that it shall accomplish his pleasure to the full, till he be pacified with us.
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2. A Concussion of the Soul under this Apprehension:
2. A Concussion of the Soul under this Apprehension:
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the Text doth not say, onely, that Noah feared, but it saith, that he was moved with fear: the meaning is this, That God thus apprehended in the Greatnesse of his wrath and power, should exceedingly affect us:
the Text does not say, only, that Noah feared, but it Says, that he was moved with Fear: the meaning is this, That God thus apprehended in the Greatness of his wrath and power, should exceedingly affect us:
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the Indignation of the Almighty should make a dint and strong Impression upon our hearts: As Moses when he was upon the mount, and heard the sound of the Trumpet,
the Indignation of the Almighty should make a dint and strong Impression upon our hearts: As Moses when he was upon the mount, and herd the found of the Trumpet,
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and the voyce of words, and saw also the burnings with fire, he did exceedingly Fear and Quake: and the voice of words, and saw also the burnings with fire, he did exceedingly fear and Quake:
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So when we heare either by the voyce of Gods Ministers, or by the Trumpet of Gods reall warnings,
So when we hear either by the voice of God's Ministers, or by the Trumpet of God's real Warnings,
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or by the devouring flames of his acting wrath, that God is provoked by us, and incensed against us;
or by the devouring flames of his acting wrath, that God is provoked by us, and incensed against us;
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this must make us, like David, to fall flat down upon our faces, or like Moses to quake,
this must make us, like David, to fallen flat down upon our faces, or like Moses to quake,
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or like Habakkuk to quiver with fear: Who should not fear thee O King of Nations.
or like Habakkuk to quiver with Fear: Who should not Fear thee Oh King of nations.
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There are three sorts of behaviour under Gods anger and Judgements. 1. Some utterly carelesse, disrespective,
There Are three sorts of behaviour under God's anger and Judgments. 1. some utterly careless, disrespective,
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and deaf, though God cryes aloud in the wayes of vengeance:
and deaf, though God cries aloud in the ways of vengeance:
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these men are like foolish children, running out to play in the midst of thunder and lightning:
these men Are like foolish children, running out to play in the midst of thunder and lightning:
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or rather like Zimri and Cozbi, then impudently sinning, when God was judicially destroying the Campe for sinning.
or rather like Zimri and Cozbi, then impudently sinning, when God was judicially destroying the Camp for sinning.
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Secondly, some are onely amazed and astonished at the first blow: perhaps at the beginning of a judgement, a little husht and stirred, and wrought on;
Secondly, Some Are only amazed and astonished At the First blow: perhaps At the beginning of a judgement, a little hushed and stirred, and wrought on;
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but perceiving the danger to keep a distance, they grow bold to sin still:
but perceiving the danger to keep a distance, they grow bold to sin still:
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like the Frogs we read of, all silenced on a sudden, when Jupiter threw down the great beams among them,
like the Frogs we read of, all silenced on a sudden, when Jupiter threw down the great beams among them,
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but observing their immunity, they put on their confidence and old note again. Thirdly, others are throughly affected and stirred in the apprehension of Gods displeasure:
but observing their immunity, they put on their confidence and old note again. Thirdly, Others Are thoroughly affected and stirred in the apprehension of God's displeasure:
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As seeing more than heaven in his favour and more then hell in his wrath: our protection, safety, happinesse in that;
As seeing more than heaven in his favour and more then hell in his wrath: our protection, safety, happiness in that;
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and our losse, desolation, and compleat misery in this:
and our loss, desolation, and complete misery in this:
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These are persons who will Fear the Lord, and His displeasure, For who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fiercenesse of his anger? Nahum. 1 ▪ 6. 3. A solemn consideration upon both the former.
These Are Persons who will fear the Lord, and His displeasure, For who can stand before his Indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? Nahum. 1 ▪ 6. 3. A solemn consideration upon both the former.
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The School-men say, that Timor facit consiliativos. And the Philosopher saith, that Fear makes men wise,
The Schoolmen say, that Timor facit consiliativos. And the Philosopher Says, that fear makes men wise,
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for it makes them flee to counsel. There is nothing more suspicious and more inquisitive then Fear:
for it makes them flee to counsel. There is nothing more suspicious and more inquisitive then fear:
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for as in Love, all the soul is called in to obtain or rejoyce;
for as in Love, all the soul is called in to obtain or rejoice;
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so in Fear, all the soul is called in to consider and advise how either to prevent or to sustain the approaching evil.
so in fear, all the soul is called in to Consider and Advice how either to prevent or to sustain the approaching evil.
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Now there are two grand enquiries which Fear makes, upon the apprehension of Gods displeasure:
Now there Are two grand Enquiries which fear makes, upon the apprehension of God's displeasure:
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one is, What have we done thus to provoke God? another is, What may we do to pacifie this provoked God?
one is, What have we done thus to provoke God? Another is, What may we do to pacify this provoked God?
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As when Joshua 's heart melted with Fear, because God went out against his own people before Ai: why? What is the matter Lord (saith Joshua) that Israel turn their backs upon their enemies? Israel hath sinned (saith God) And now Joshua makes a narrow search to finde out the sinner, he searcheth from Tribe to Tribe, from family to family, from man to man, till Achan was found out:
As when joshua is heart melted with fear, Because God went out against his own people before Ai: why? What is the matter Lord (Says joshua) that Israel turn their backs upon their enemies? Israel hath sinned (Says God) And now joshua makes a narrow search to find out the sinner, he Searches from Tribe to Tribe, from family to family, from man to man, till achan was found out:
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And when Achan (who was the cause of Gods displeasure) was found out, Joshua stones him to death,
And when achan (who was the cause of God's displeasure) was found out, joshua stones him to death,
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and then all was well again. 4. A quick care to use all proper means by which God may be pacified, and judgements removed:
and then all was well again. 4. A quick care to use all proper means by which God may be pacified, and Judgments removed:
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You never knew a man full of Fears, who was not also a man full of Cares:
You never knew a man full of Fears, who was not also a man full of Cares:
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Give me a Christian who fears about his eternall salvation, this man will take care and give all diligence to work out his salvation,
Give me a Christian who fears about his Eternal salvation, this man will take care and give all diligence to work out his salvation,
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and to make his calling sure: Give me a person who fears his corporall safety; this person cannot sleep for care, how he shall preserve and secure himself.and to make his calling sure: Give me a person who fears his corporal safety; this person cannot sleep for care, how he shall preserve and secure himself.
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Grief makes men heavie, and Pleasure makes men carelesse, and Despair makes men uselesse, and Fear makes men carefull and diligent.
Grief makes men heavy, and Pleasure makes men careless, and Despair makes men useless, and fear makes men careful and diligent.
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The Lord threatens Nineveh with destruction; the Ninevites believe this, and fear: this fear commands an immediate Fasting, and humbling, and crying unto God, and repenting.
The Lord threatens Nineveh with destruction; the Ninevites believe this, and Fear: this Fear commands an immediate Fasting, and humbling, and crying unto God, and repenting.
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Jehoshaphat apprehends the danger of Invasion, and the Text saith, He feared; but then it immediately subjoyns, And set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a Fast. Jehoshaphat apprehends the danger of Invasion, and the Text Says, He feared; but then it immediately subjoins, And Set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a Fast.
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Jacob he feared his brother Esau; I fear him (saith Jacob) lest he will come and smite me, Jacob he feared his brother Esau; I Fear him (Says Jacob) lest he will come and smite me,
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and the mother with the children. But this Fear sets on Prayer, and wrestling with God; and the mother with the children. But this fear sets on Prayer, and wrestling with God;
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and one while he presseth God with his Command, another while with his Promise, and at length so closeth with God, that he is resolved God shall not get free of him, unlesse he blesse him.
and one while he Presseth God with his Command, Another while with his Promise, and At length so closeth with God, that he is resolved God shall not get free of him, unless he bless him.
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I should now give you the Reasons, why we should fear when God threatens dangers:
I should now give you the Reasons, why we should Fear when God threatens dangers:
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as 1. Because our own sinnes endanger us with all dangers threatned. 2. Because God hath brought the dangers to people which he hath threatned, witnesse the old world, and the Flood; witnesse Israel, and the Captivity; witnesse Jerusalem, and her desolation;
as 1. Because our own Sins endanger us with all dangers threatened. 2. Because God hath brought the dangers to people which he hath threatened, witness the old world, and the Flood; witness Israel, and the Captivity; witness Jerusalem, and her desolation;
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witnesse England, and the Sword this day. 3. Because the dangers will be the sooner, and the greater, and the surer, if we fear not.
witness England, and the Sword this day. 3. Because the dangers will be the sooner, and the greater, and the Surer, if we Fear not.
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But I shall not need to demonstrate the truth of the Proposition; it rather calls for Application.
But I shall not need to demonstrate the truth of the Proposition; it rather calls for Application.
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First then, If Fear be requisite and necessary in Times of danger, certainly Security (which is opposite thereto) is a most evil Quality in evil Times.
First then, If fear be requisite and necessary in Times of danger, Certainly Security (which is opposite thereto) is a most evil Quality in evil Times.
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No Judge so unjust as he, who said, I fear neither God nor man: nor is any sinner more fearfull, then he who fears not. Nazianzene spake the truth;
No Judge so unjust as he, who said, I Fear neither God nor man: nor is any sinner more fearful, then he who fears not. Nazianzene spoke the truth;
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This is fearfull indeed, when a sinner is not fearfull: This is fearful indeed, when a sinner is not fearful:
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So did Augustine; This should make thee to tremble, because thou hast not an heart to fear.
So did Augustine; This should make thee to tremble, Because thou hast not an heart to Fear.
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And yet (the Lord be mercifull to us) we have multitudes in this Land,
And yet (the Lord be merciful to us) we have Multitudes in this Land,
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yea, I fear that the greatest part of the Land, and of our selves too, are without Noahs Fear, in this time, not of threatned, but inflicted Judgement.
yea, I Fear that the greatest part of the Land, and of our selves too, Are without Noahs fear, in this time, not of threatened, but inflicted Judgement.
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There are three Things which shew that a Person or a Nation are a Fearlesse and secure people in time of misery.
There Are three Things which show that a Person or a nation Are a Fearless and secure people in time of misery.
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1. A sensuall and voluptuous course of life. You reade in Amos 6. 1, of a secure company of sinners:
1. A sensual and voluptuous course of life. You read in Amos 6. 1, of a secure company of Sinners:
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What was their Posture? see vers. 4, 5, 6. They lie upon beds of Ivory,
What was their Posture? see vers. 4, 5, 6. They lie upon Beds of Ivory,
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and eat the Lambs out of the flock, and chaunt to the sound of the Viol,
and eat the Lambs out of the flock, and chant to the found of the Violent,
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and drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; and they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.and drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; and they Are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
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The like you may reade in Isai. 56. 12. We will fetcb wine (say they) and we will fill our selves with strong drink,
The like you may read in Isaiah 56. 12. We will fetcb wine (say they) and we will fill our selves with strong drink,
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and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. O that I could not apply these passages of old to our present times! Good Lord!and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. Oh that I could not apply these passages of old to our present times! Good Lord!
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what amazing times are our times? some Christians starving, and crying out for a bit of bread, others in gluttony, and throwing to the dogs:
what amazing times Are our times? Some Christians starving, and crying out for a bit of bred, Others in gluttony, and throwing to the Dogs:
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some bitterly lamenting, others chearfully spoiling: some tumbling in blood, others tumbling in vomit:
Some bitterly lamenting, Others cheerfully spoiling: Some tumbling in blood, Others tumbling in vomit:
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some feeding on ashes, and drinking of tears, others faring deliciously, like Dives, and drinking themselves drunk,
Some feeding on Ashes, and drinking of tears, Others faring deliciously, like Dives, and drinking themselves drunk,
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like Elah. It is with us, as it is spoken of in Esther 3. 15. The King and Haman sate down to drink, but the Citie Shushan was perplexed. Is this to fear an angry God?
like Elah. It is with us, as it is spoken of in Esther 3. 15. The King and Haman sat down to drink, but the city Susa was perplexed. Is this to Fear an angry God?
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2. A strange stupidity, benummednesse, I know not what to style it, an unmovednesse, a dull inconsideration, a drowsie imperception of our own sins, and Gods hand upon us.
2. A strange stupidity, benummednesse, I know not what to style it, an unmovednesse, a dull inconsideration, a drowsy imperception of our own Sins, and God's hand upon us.
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It is generally with us, as with Ephraim, that had a silly heart; though gray hairs were here and there upon him, yet he perceived it not:
It is generally with us, as with Ephraim, that had a silly heart; though grey hairs were Here and there upon him, yet he perceived it not:
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or as with Israel, though set on fire round about, and burning in the fire, yet they laid nothing to heart.
or as with Israel, though Set on fire round about, and burning in the fire, yet they laid nothing to heart.
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Though all the Churches of Christ (almost) are crying out, The Sword, the Sword;
Though all the Churches of christ (almost) Are crying out, The Sword, the Sword;
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though the pangs of death be upon our selves;
though the pangs of death be upon our selves;
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though Gods (usually) last Judgement be upon us (the Sword) and in the quickest way of destruction (an Intestine War) and helped on by infinite Divisions:
though God's (usually) last Judgement be upon us (the Sword) and in the quickest Way of destruction (an Intestine War) and helped on by infinite Divisions:
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yet men generally intend their own Gain, their own ways, their own ends;
yet men generally intend their own Gain, their own ways, their own ends;
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as if an angry God were not risen up to be avenged of a sinfull Nation.
as if an angry God were not risen up to be avenged of a sinful nation.
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3. A generall neglect to make peace with God.
3. A general neglect to make peace with God.
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If we did fear his wrath, would we not seek his friendship? Because I will do this unto thee,
If we did Fear his wrath, would we not seek his friendship? Because I will do this unto thee,
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therefore prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.Therefore prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel.
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God is actually doing, doing his strange work amongst us, and yet we prepare not to meet him:
God is actually doing, doing his strange work among us, and yet we prepare not to meet him:
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You reade that those of Tyre and Sidon, when Herod was highly displeased with them, they with one accord use the best means to make their peace with him, because that Countrey was nourished by his Countrey: These will rise in judgement against us:
You read that those of Tyre and Sidon, when Herod was highly displeased with them, they with one accord use the best means to make their peace with him, Because that Country was nourished by his Country: These will rise in judgement against us:
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they tremble at man, we tremble not at a God;
they tremble At man, we tremble not At a God;
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they hasten to pacifie an angry man, and we all this while come not in to make peace with an angry God:
they hasten to pacify an angry man, and we all this while come not in to make peace with an angry God:
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they seek for peace, because their Countrey depended on Herod; and we sue not for peace,
they seek for peace, Because their Country depended on Herod; and we sue not for peace,
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though our eternity depend upon God: we stand out against a threatning God, and against a destroying God.
though our eternity depend upon God: we stand out against a threatening God, and against a destroying God.
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We may well take up that of the Prophet; The way of peace they know not, and there is no judgement in their doings.
We may well take up that of the Prophet; The Way of peace they know not, and there is no judgement in their doings.
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Beloved, there are two ways wherein perhaps the Lord may yet meet us with mercy:
beloved, there Are two ways wherein perhaps the Lord may yet meet us with mercy:
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one is, Serious Humiliation; the other is, Reall Reformation. Believe me, Prayings will not do it, Fastings will not do it, Declarations and Professions will not do it, Covenantings will not do it, Councels, Armies, Assemblies, nothing will do it, God will never be pacified, till we become an humbled and reformed People.
one is, Serious Humiliation; the other is, Real Reformation. Believe me, Prayings will not do it, Fastings will not do it, Declarations and Professions will not do it, Covenantings will not do it, Counsels, Armies, Assemblies, nothing will do it, God will never be pacified, till we become an humbled and reformed People.
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But then as in Jeremiah, so may God now say of this Land, I hearkned and heard, but they spake not aright;
But then as in Jeremiah, so may God now say of this Land, I hearkened and herd, but they spoke not aright;
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no man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course,
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as the horse rusheth into the Battell: Fearlesse, and venturous in sin still.as the horse Rushes into the Battle: Fearless, and venturous in since still.
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What one person (almost) in this great Congregation, hath (since all our calamities) left one sin? yet this is the fear of the Lord (this is a true character of it) To depart from evil. A man durst not continue in a course which provokes God,
What one person (almost) in this great Congregation, hath (since all our calamities) left one since? yet this is the Fear of the Lord (this is a true character of it) To depart from evil. A man durst not continue in a course which provokes God,
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if he did truely fear God.
if he did truly Fear God.
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Now what shall I say of this common security amongst us? I would say of it as Daniel did of Nebuchadnezzars Dream, Dan. 4. 19. The dream be to them that hate thee, and the Interpretation thereof to thine enemies.
Now what shall I say of this Common security among us? I would say of it as daniel did of Nebuchadnezar's Dream, Dan. 4. 19. The dream be to them that hate thee, and the Interpretation thereof to thine enemies.
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O that we our selves, and the people of this Land, would remember two things: 1. That Security (in times of judgement) is one of the greatest sins.
Oh that we our selves, and the people of this Land, would Remember two things: 1. That Security (in times of judgement) is one of the greatest Sins.
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There are three provoking hearts in such times: 1. An hard heart. 2. An unbelieving heart. 3. A secure heart.
There Are three provoking hearts in such times: 1. an hard heart. 2. an unbelieving heart. 3. A secure heart.
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A secure sinner keeps up all his sins, he slights all Repentance (of which you heard much in the former Sermon) and he slights and contemns an angry God;
A secure sinner keeps up all his Sins, he slights all Repentance (of which you herd much in the former Sermon) and he slights and contemns an angry God;
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he still provokes a provoked God. 2. It is the sinne which immedately goes before destruction;
he still provokes a provoked God. 2. It is the sin which immediately Goes before destruction;
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as a great Calm (usually) goes before a great Earthquake. If Security be within the door, Judgement is at the threshold:
as a great Cam (usually) Goes before a great Earthquake. If Security be within the door, Judgement is At the threshold:
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It is the flash of Lightning before the crack of Thunder:
It is the flash of Lightning before the Crac of Thunder:
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or much like that Silence spoken of in Revel. 8. 1. after which the seven Angels sounded their Wo-Trumpets.
or much like that Silence spoken of in Revel. 8. 1. After which the seven Angels sounded their Wo-Trumpets.
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In Amos 6. 1. you reade of some who were Secure in Sion: and vers. 3. did put far away the evil day.
In Amos 6. 1. you read of Some who were Secure in Sion: and vers. 3. did put Far away the evil day.
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But then reade vers. 7. These God resolves shall go captive; nay, They shall go captive with the first.
But then read vers. 7. These God resolves shall go captive; nay, They shall go captive with the First.
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In their own opinion they were the farthest from misery; but in Gods determination they are the very next, the first men for it.
In their own opinion they were the farthest from misery; but in God's determination they Are the very next, the First men for it.
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So in Isa. 47. 8. you finde Babylon drowned in proud Security, following her pleasures, dwelling carelesly, lifting up her self, (I am, and none else besides me) promising safety to her self, (I shall not sit as a widow,
So in Isaiah 47. 8. you find Babylon drowned in proud Security, following her pleasures, Dwelling carelessly, lifting up her self, (I am, and none Else beside me) promising safety to her self, (I shall not fit as a widow,
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neither shall I know the losse of children) But then reade the very next verse, v. 9. These two things shall come to thee in a moment, in one day, The losse of children, and widowhood; neither shall I know the loss of children) But then read the very next verse, v. 9. These two things shall come to thee in a moment, in one day, The loss of children, and widowhood;
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They shall come upon thee in their perfection: exact ruine and sudden ruine upon secure Babylon.
They shall come upon thee in their perfection: exact ruin and sudden ruin upon secure Babylon.
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I think you cannot in all the Bible pitch upon any secure sinners, but presently you may finde a stroke of judgement upon them.
I think you cannot in all the bible pitch upon any secure Sinners, but presently you may find a stroke of judgement upon them.
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The old world were in eating, and drinking, and marrying, and knew not (saith Christ) till the flood came and tooke them all away:
The old world were in eating, and drinking, and marrying, and knew not (Says christ) till the flood Come and took them all away:
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they were drowned in security, and then presently drowned in a flood. Sodom and Gomorrah were a people whose sinnes did cry to heaven:
they were drowned in security, and then presently drowned in a flood. Sodom and Gomorrah were a people whose Sins did cry to heaven:
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they were high in sin, and deep in security:
they were high in since, and deep in security:
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sinned in the night, shined upon by the Sun in the morning, and all of them consumed to ashes before noon, Gen. 19. 23. 24.
sinned in the night, shined upon by the Sun in the morning, and all of them consumed to Ashes before noon, Gen. 19. 23. 24.
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The people of Laish were carelesse, quiet, and secure, and now the Danites suddenly come upon them,
The people of Laish were careless, quiet, and secure, and now the Danites suddenly come upon them,
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and smite them with the edge of the sword, and burn their City with fire, Judg. 18. 27. Agag comes forth delicately (as the Scripture stiles it) and confidently too;
and smite them with the edge of the sword, and burn their city with fire, Judges 18. 27. Agag comes forth delicately (as the Scripture stile it) and confidently too;
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Surely (saith he) the bitternesse of death is past: Surely (Says he) the bitterness of death is past:
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and presently he is hewed in peeces before the Lord in Gilgal, 1 Sam 15. 32, 33.
and presently he is hewed in Pieces before the Lord in Gilgal, 1 Sam 15. 32, 33.
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The Amalekites are drinking, and dancing, and revelling, because of the great spoile they had taken,
The Amalekites Are drinking, and dancing, and reveling, Because of the great spoil they had taken,
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but are immediately assaulted, and routed, and killed by David, from the twilight untill the evening of the next day, 1 Sam. 30. 16, 17.
but Are immediately assaulted, and routed, and killed by David, from the twilight until the evening of the next day, 1 Sam. 30. 16, 17.
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Nebuchadnezzar is proudly vaunting in his pallace, Is not this great Babylon which I have built, Nebuchadnezzar is proudly vaunting in his palace, Is not this great Babylon which I have built,
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for the honour of my Majesty? Dan. 4. 30. But (vers. 31.) while the word was in the Kings mouth, (the very next word is) There fell a voyce from heaven, O King!
for the honour of my Majesty? Dan. 4. 30. But (vers. 31.) while the word was in the Kings Mouth, (the very next word is) There fell a voice from heaven, Oh King!
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To thee (thus proudly secure) it is spoken, The kingdome is departed from thee. To thee (thus proudly secure) it is spoken, The Kingdom is departed from thee.
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When Belshazzar was feasting, and carousing, and quaffing, (inter pocula) Then the hand-writing appeared, and notwithstanding all his confidence on the great River, it was drawn aside,
When Belshazzar was feasting, and carousing, and quaffing, (inter pocula) Then the handwriting appeared, and notwithstanding all his confidence on the great River, it was drawn aside,
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and the Persians entred the City, and slew him that very night, Dan. 4. 5. 30. So true is that of the Apostle, 1 Thess. 5. 3. When men shall say, peace and safety,
and the Persians entered the city, and slew him that very night, Dan. 4. 5. 30. So true is that of the Apostle, 1 Thess 5. 3. When men shall say, peace and safety,
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Then sudden destruction commeth upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. Then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
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O, said one of security, Thou art my first enemy, and my chiefest enemy:
Oh, said one of security, Thou art my First enemy, and my chiefest enemy:
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thou killest fear which is my Guardian, and art the enemy which disarmes me in the midst of all my enemies, the soft pillow which betrayes me, the kisse of Joab which murders me:
thou Killest Fear which is my Guardian, and art the enemy which disarms me in the midst of all my enemies, the soft pillow which betrays me, the kiss of Joab which murders me:
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I can neither provide for my Salvation when God is displeased, nor for my safety when man is displeased, because of thee.
I can neither provide for my Salvation when God is displeased, nor for my safety when man is displeased, Because of thee.
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If fear should be stirred, when God threatens dangers:
If Fear should be stirred, when God threatens dangers:
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why then (Right honourable and the rest) let us all this day hear and fear:
why then (Right honourable and the rest) let us all this day hear and Fear:
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O that there were in us such an heart as to fear! the Scriptures tell us, that fear is our treasure, and our strength, and our wisdome, and our blessednesse:
Oh that there were in us such an heart as to Fear! the Scriptures tell us, that Fear is our treasure, and our strength, and our Wisdom, and our blessedness:
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Bernard saith, it is Vigil Animae, the Captain of the Watch, and Custos animae, the Captain of the Guard:Bernard Says, it is Vigil Spirits, the Captain of the Watch, and Custos Spirits, the Captain of the Guard:
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Nay, saith one, Custodit ipsos custodes, Fear doth guard all our guards; all our graces are preserved by fear;
Nay, Says one, Custodit ipsos custodes, fear does guard all our guards; all our graces Are preserved by Fear;
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it is their Sentinell, and in some sense their security, their shield and buckler: O that we did Repent and fear, beleeve and fear, pray and fear;
it is their Sentinel, and in Some sense their security, their shield and buckler: Oh that we did repent and Fear, believe and Fear, pray and Fear;
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do every fit work, and still fear. There are four portions of fear which I would earnestly commend unto you.
do every fit work, and still Fear. There Are four portions of Fear which I would earnestly commend unto you.
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1. Timorem Displicentiae, a fear to anger God, and a fear of God when he is angred:
1. Timorem Displicentiae, a Fear to anger God, and a Fear of God when he is angered:
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O be afrayd of an angry God! It is a fearfull thing (saith the Apostle) to fall into the hands of the living God:
Oh be afraid of an angry God! It is a fearful thing (Says the Apostle) to fallen into the hands of the living God:
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Gods anger is (usually) in Scripture set out by fire, and by consuming fire:
God's anger is (usually) in Scripture Set out by fire, and by consuming fire:
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Let us fear lest we fall into a consuming fire.
Let us Fear lest we fallen into a consuming fire.
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When Jehu sent to the Elders of Jezreel to come out and fight for their masters sons, they were afraid;
When Jehu sent to the Elders of Jezrael to come out and fight for their Masters Sons, they were afraid;
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Two Kings (say they) could not stand before him, and how shall we? Why? Beloved, two of our Kingdomes cannot stand before an Angry God! Nay a whole world could not stand before an angry God,Two Kings (say they) could not stand before him, and how shall we? Why? beloved, two of our Kingdoms cannot stand before an Angry God! Nay a Whole world could not stand before an angry God,
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and how can we? He is above all the wisdome of men, and above all their dignities and powers:
and how can we? He is above all the Wisdom of men, and above all their dignities and Powers:
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He can lift up the mighty mountains by his voyce, and tread under his feet all the Scepters on earth at his pleasure:
He can lift up the mighty Mountains by his voice, and tread under his feet all the Sceptres on earth At his pleasure:
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he can thresh the Nations to dust, and dissolve the Potentates into nothing: O fear him who can do all that he speaks;
he can thresh the nations to dust, and dissolve the Potentates into nothing: Oh Fear him who can do all that he speaks;
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as easily make the worke as say the word:
as Easily make the work as say the word:
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fear him who can accomplish all his will, and none can rise up to stay or hinder him:
Fear him who can accomplish all his will, and none can rise up to stay or hinder him:
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Fear him who can destroy bodies and souls too:
fear him who can destroy bodies and Souls too:
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fear him whose displeased looks have made the best and strongest of his servants to cry out and roar, whose little finger made Balshazzars joynts to unlose and tremble, whose anger made his best child to sweat drops of blood,
Fear him whose displeased looks have made the best and Strongest of his Servants to cry out and roar, whose little finger made Balshazzars Joints to unlose and tremble, whose anger made his best child to sweat drops of blood,
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and to cry, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 2. Timorem paenitentiae: a fear of continuing in sin, and of committing any more sinne:
and to cry, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 2. Timorem paenitentiae: a Fear of Continuing in since, and of committing any more sin:
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Stand in awe and sin not, said David: O that we could be afraid to let so many sins (of which we are guilty) to stand uncancelled before the eyes of an angry God,Stand in awe and since not, said David: Oh that we could be afraid to let so many Sins (of which we Are guilty) to stand canceled before the eyes of an angry God,
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and lye so close to our hearts, as yet not penitentially broken for them: O that we could fear all sin for time to come:
and lie so close to our hearts, as yet not penitentially broken for them: Oh that we could Fear all since for time to come:
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not onely not commit sin, but fear (as Joseph did) to commit it: Non sustinere, as well as abstinere: Fear an Oath, as well as not swear, &c. 3. Timorem Reverentiae, A fear of Reverence:
not only not commit since, but Fear (as Joseph did) to commit it: Non Sustain, as well as abstinere: fear an Oath, as well as not swear, etc. 3. Timorem Reverentiae, A Fear of reverence:
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fear to omit, or neglect, or delay to do what God would have you to do, in these evill and dangerous times:
Fear to omit, or neglect, or Delay to do what God would have you to do, in these evil and dangerous times:
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when you have Gods work, and Gods warrant. Now fear the Lord, and none but him:
when you have God's work, and God's warrant. Now Fear the Lord, and none but him:
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Be not afraid of men, be not afraid of events, But sanctifie the Lord himself and let him be your dread and fear:
Be not afraid of men, be not afraid of events, But sanctify the Lord himself and let him be your dread and Fear:
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The time was when I pressed you not to be afraid of your enemies and evill men;
The time was when I pressed you not to be afraid of your enemies and evil men;
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At this time I presse you also Not to be afraid of your friends, and good men:
At this time I press you also Not to be afraid of your Friends, and good men:
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I beseech you do the work which God looks for, and fear not that a party will fayle you,
I beseech you do the work which God looks for, and Fear not that a party will fail you,
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or will not be pleased with you, or will not hearken unto you, or will thwart you:
or will not be pleased with you, or will not harken unto you, or will thwart you:
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O that in the work of Reformation (so much desired, and so long expected) you would not know Father nor Mother,
Oh that in the work of Reformation (so much desired, and so long expected) you would not know Father nor Mother,
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nor Friend, nor Enemy, nor Minister, nor any but God alone. We had returned ere this, said Jacobs sons unto him, hadst thou let Benjamin go:
nor Friend, nor Enemy, nor Minister, nor any but God alone. We had returned ere this, said Jacobs Sons unto him, Hadst thou let Benjamin go:
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I am perswaded the land had been well nigh setled by this, had we let go the fear of our enemies,
I am persuaded the land had been well High settled by this, had we let go the Fear of our enemies,
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and the fear of our friends, and exalted the fear of God above all other fear.
and the Fear of our Friends, and exalted the Fear of God above all other Fear.
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I have read lately a Passage in Luther, Timor est idem quod Deus. Feare is (in some respect) God himself;
I have read lately a Passage in Luther, Timor est idem quod Deus. fear is (in Some respect) God himself;
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this though I may safely say, That Feare doth (as another hath it) deificare Deum. It is that which doth set up, and exalt the True God;
this though I may safely say, That fear does (as Another hath it) deificare God. It is that which does Set up, and exalt the True God;
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Yea (but take me candidly) it makes men somewhat like God, especially if that be true which one speakes, Qui Deum Timet, eum omnia timent, All things stand in awe of him, who stands in awe of his God;
Yea (but take me candidly) it makes men somewhat like God, especially if that be true which one speaks, Qui God Timet, Eum omnia Timent, All things stand in awe of him, who Stands in awe of his God;
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Assuredly you shall finde an awefull feare falling upon them who are under you, if your Superlative Feare be of him who is above you;
Assuredly you shall find an awful Fear falling upon them who Are under you, if your Superlative fear be of him who is above you;
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4. Timorem Providentiae: A provident Feare: Beloved!
4. Timorem Providentiae: A provident fear: beloved!
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as Faith makes us to depend upon Gods Promise, so Feare makes us to serve Gods Providence:
as Faith makes us to depend upon God's Promise, so fear makes us to serve God's Providence:
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That Fear which makes us over-feare, or over-negligent, which shrivells up all endeavour, or all care;
That fear which makes us over-fear, or over-negligent, which shrivells up all endeavour, or all care;
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I cannot thinke but it is either dispaire, or folly, or Treachery:
I cannot think but it is either despair, or folly, or Treachery:
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Give me that Feare which is a servant to Faith, a Gale to Prayer, a Spur to Repentance, and an edge to Prudence:
Give me that fear which is a servant to Faith, a Gale to Prayer, a Spur to Repentance, and an edge to Prudence:
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which can judge of evills, and hasten Remedies; which can fore-see-Dangers, and be prepared with Antidotes:
which can judge of evils, and hasten Remedies; which can fore-see-Dangers, and be prepared with Antidotes:
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which makes the Eye open, the Head Serious, the Heart faithfull, the hand quick, and the worke seasonable:
which makes the Eye open, the Head Serious, the Heart faithful, the hand quick, and the work seasonable:
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which cries out about a Soule, O Hearken, Repent, Beleeve, whiles it is called to day,
which cries out about a Soul, Oh Harken, repent, Believe, while it is called to day,
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for heaven may be lost, and it too in an hour!
for heaven may be lost, and it too in an hour!
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which cries out about a Kingdom, It may be lost or saved, in lesse then in one day,
which cries out about a Kingdom, It may be lost or saved, in less then in one day,
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and therefore let us not trifle, let us Act for it with all our strength:
and Therefore let us not trifle, let us Act for it with all our strength:
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In a word, Give me such a feare like this in Noah, which found him Righteous, and made him Industrious to prepare an Arke to the saving of himselfe, and of his House:
In a word, Give me such a Fear like this in Noah, which found him Righteous, and made him Industria to prepare an Ark to the Saving of himself, and of his House:
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This is the second part, and follows orderly and seasonably to be handled: [ prepared an Arke to the saving of his House ] whence learne,
This is the second part, and follows orderly and seasonably to be handled: [ prepared an Ark to the Saving of his House ] whence Learn,
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That against a destroying flood, it is duty and wisedome to prepare a saving Arke. An Arke (in the Scripture) is taken two wayes.
That against a destroying flood, it is duty and Wisdom to prepare a Saving Ark. an Ark (in the Scripture) is taken two ways.
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1. Literally, So it is either the Arke of the Covenant which Moses made, or the ship of safety, which Noah made.
1. Literally, So it is either the Ark of the Covenant which Moses made, or the ship of safety, which Noah made.
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2. Analogically: so it notes something, which in the use and vertue of it, doth Answer unto that Arke which Noah made.
2. Analogically: so it notes something, which in the use and virtue of it, does Answer unto that Ark which Noah made.
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viz. Some Qualities, or Actions that will keep us safe, though judgements, destroying judgements breake downe into the world. But here's the Question;viz. some Qualities, or Actions that will keep us safe, though Judgments, destroying Judgments break down into the world. But here's the Question;
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what Arke of Safety may that bee? To this demand, I answer. 1. In the Generall.
what Ark of Safety may that be? To this demand, I answer. 1. In the General.
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1. That Arke which saved Noah, was such a Fabricke, as God himself commanded: see Gen. 6. 14. Goe (said God) and make thee an Arke;
1. That Ark which saved Noah, was such a Fabric, as God himself commanded: see Gen. 6. 14. Go (said God) and make thee an Ark;
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Many men are apt to make an Arke, but few are making such an Arke as God commands;
Many men Are apt to make an Ark, but few Are making such an Ark as God commands;
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The Iewes made an Arke of their owne Righteousnesse, but this could not save their soules;
The Iewes made an Ark of their own Righteousness, but this could not save their Souls;
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and sometimes they made an Arke of the Assyrians and Egyptians, but this could not save their lives:
and sometime they made an Ark of the Assyrians and egyptians, but this could not save their lives:
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The Papists also doe make an Arke of their owne Merits (which Bellarmine dares not thinke safe and sure) and of the Intercessions of Saints departed;
The Papists also do make an Ark of their own Merits (which Bellarmine dares not think safe and sure) and of the Intercessions of Saints departed;
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Nay, they make an Arke of water (their Holy-water) and a wooden Arke too of Images and Crosses, Arkes in the Ayre, vaine Arkes, which can neither save themselves, nor them that make them:
Nay, they make an Ark of water (their Holy water) and a wooden Ark too of Images and Crosses, Arks in the Air, vain Arks, which can neither save themselves, nor them that make them:
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And ignorant people make an Arke of their Good meanings, and devout Service-Booke:
And ignorant people make an Ark of their Good meanings, and devout Service-Booke:
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Thousands in the Land, place all Religion in it, it is their God, and if you take away that, what have they more:
Thousands in the Land, place all Religion in it, it is their God, and if you take away that, what have they more:
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And profane Persons make an Arke of Presumtion upon Gods Mercy: yea, every Sectary makes an Arke of his owne fancie:
And profane Persons make an Ark of Presumption upon God's Mercy: yea, every Sectary makes an Ark of his own fancy:
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but when a deluge breakes forth, mens soules will be drown'd for all these: No Arke is safe, which is not built upon God's Word.
but when a deluge breaks forth, men's Souls will be drowned for all these: No Ark is safe, which is not built upon God's Word.
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2. That Arke which saved Noah, hee himself made it: Gen. 6. 22. Other mens Arks will never be safety to us:
2. That Ark which saved Noah, he himself made it: Gen. 6. 22. Other men's Arks will never be safety to us:
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wee cannot live by another mans foule, nor be nourished by the bread which another man eates,
we cannot live by Another men foul, nor be nourished by the bred which Another man eats,
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nor be saved by the faith which another man hath.
nor be saved by the faith which Another man hath.
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The just shall live by his own Faith, Haback. 2. 4. And those three Righteous men could deliver but their owne soules, Ezek. 14. 14 The wise Virgins had no oyle to spare, they had no more then would serve for themselves.The just shall live by his own Faith, Habakkuk. 2. 4. And those three Righteous men could deliver but their own Souls, Ezekiel 14. 14 The wise Virgins had no oil to spare, they had no more then would serve for themselves.
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3. That Arke which saved Noah, was made by faith; so the Text, By faith Noah prepared an Arke;
3. That Ark which saved Noah, was made by faith; so the Text, By faith Noah prepared an Ark;
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Nothing will be safety without Faith;
Nothing will be safety without Faith;
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Prayer (I confesse) may save, but then it must be the Prayer of Faith, Jam. 5. 15. Teares may save,
Prayer (I confess) may save, but then it must be the Prayer of Faith, Jam. 5. 15. Tears may save,
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but they must then be teares in the eye of Faith: and Repentance may save, but then it must be rais'd by faith:
but they must then be tears in the eye of Faith: and Repentance may save, but then it must be raised by faith:
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nothing will save us without Faith, even our Saviour will not save us without faith. 4. The Arke which saved Noah, was made of Gopher wood:
nothing will save us without Faith, even our Saviour will not save us without faith. 4. The Ark which saved Noah, was made of Gopher wood:
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Interpreters cannot tell where to match or finde the like in all the Scripture: It was a rare kinde of wood, solid, choice, most apt to keep above water:
Interpreters cannot tell where to match or find the like in all the Scripture: It was a rare kind of wood, solid, choice, most apt to keep above water:
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It must be some rare thing, which is a sinners safety: That which every man can have, will save none:
It must be Some rare thing, which is a Sinners safety: That which every man can have, will save none:
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every mans portion, will be no mans security. 5. The Arke which saved Noah, cost him a great deal of paines to make.
every men portion, will be no men security. 5. The Ark which saved Noah, cost him a great deal of pains to make.
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The saving Arke, is a costly Arke;
The Saving Ark, is a costly Ark;
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O it will cost us many Heart-searchings, and humblings, and Prayers, &c. to save our soules:
Oh it will cost us many Heart-searchings, and humblings, and Prayers, etc. to save our Souls:
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A working out, as Paul speakes, and All diligence, as Peter speakes; it is not an easie worke to be holy here, or happy hereafter.A working out, as Paul speaks, and All diligence, as Peter speaks; it is not an easy work to be holy Here, or happy hereafter.
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6. Noah made the Arke, though he met with much opposition, and many a scoffe:
6. Noah made the Ark, though he met with much opposition, and many a scoff:
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They who intend to be safe, must hold to their saving worke, against all the jeares and reproaches of men who are lost.
They who intend to be safe, must hold to their Saving work, against all the jeares and Reproaches of men who Are lost.
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7. Lastly, the Ark which saved Noah, was that which God shut him in, when he entred into it.
7. Lastly, the Ark which saved Noah, was that which God shut him in, when he entered into it.
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All means must be used, but none can be safety, unlesse God himself make us safe. Secondly in particular.
All means must be used, but none can be safety, unless God himself make us safe. Secondly in particular.
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And now I beseech you heed me:
And now I beseech you heed me:
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There are five things which will (certainly) be an Arke of Safety to a Person or Nation, whensoever dangers break out like a deluge.
There Are five things which will (Certainly) be an Ark of Safety to a Person or nation, whensoever dangers break out like a deluge.
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1. A God reconciled: Happy is that people, and that man, who hath the Lord to be his God:
1. A God reconciled: Happy is that people, and that man, who hath the Lord to be his God:
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let all the floods in the world burst forth, and rage, and swell, and threaten, yet if God be our God, If wee lie in the Armes of his favour,
let all the floods in the world burst forth, and rage, and swell, and threaten, yet if God be our God, If we lie in the Arms of his favour,
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If he hath pardoned our sinnes, If enmity be slaine;
If he hath pardoned our Sins, If enmity be slain;
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If his good will be towards us, if he saith, I am your God, feare not, I will uphold you, I have blotted out your iniquities, you and I are friends, I will cover you with the shaddow of my hand:
If his good will be towards us, if he Says, I am your God, Fear not, I will uphold you, I have blotted out your iniquities, you and I Are Friends, I will cover you with the shadow of my hand:
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O this is an arke indeed, This is a shield indeed, A strong Tower, a Refuge from the storme, an All-sufficient Banner of Safety.
Oh this is an Ark indeed, This is a shield indeed, A strong Tower, a Refuge from the storm, an All-sufficient Banner of Safety.
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But if God be not Reconciled to us, what can be safety to us? the waters now will rise in strength, and cover all the mountaines:
But if God be not Reconciled to us, what can be safety to us? the waters now will rise in strength, and cover all the Mountains:
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A very sad condition, when man is mine enemy about me, and Conscience is mine enemy within me,
A very sad condition, when man is mine enemy about me, and Conscience is mine enemy within me,
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and God also is mine enemy above me. 2. A Christ possess'd: when Christ came into the ship, the storme ceased presently:
and God also is mine enemy above me. 2. A christ possessed: when christ Come into the ship, the storm ceased presently:
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now all was calme and safe, though the Disciples were in danger before: how much more is it our safety, when Christ not only is in our ship, but is our very ship;
now all was Cam and safe, though the Disciples were in danger before: how much more is it our safety, when christ not only is in our ship, but is our very ship;
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when a Person is in Christ, and Christ is in him:
when a Person is in christ, and christ is in him:
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All the houses of the Israelites were safe from the destroying Angel, which had the blood sprinkled upon them:
All the houses of the Israelites were safe from the destroying Angel, which had the blood sprinkled upon them:
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Christs blood is a securing blood, his blood covers us from the wrath of God,
Christ blood is a securing blood, his blood covers us from the wrath of God,
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and his Blood makes our peace with him, who can make peace on all the earth, Yea, our very enemies to be at peace with us.
and his Blood makes our peace with him, who can make peace on all the earth, Yea, our very enemies to be At peace with us.
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A Person, who hath Christ, may be upon many waters, but he shall never be under the waters;
A Person, who hath christ, may be upon many waters, but he shall never be under the waters;
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His Arke may be tossed, but it shall never be drowned: it may be troubled, but still 'tis safe:
His Ark may be tossed, but it shall never be drowned: it may be troubled, but still it's safe:
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Christ is an Arke, that can save at a pinch, and that can save to the uttermost.
christ is an Ark, that can save At a pinch, and that can save to the uttermost.
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3. A Conscience purged: purged of dead workes, and purged of deadly workes: All the Ocean cannot drowne a ship, whiles without it;
3. A Conscience purged: purged of dead works, and purged of deadly works: All the Ocean cannot drown a ship, while without it;
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but if they get into the ship, then is the feare of drowning; If Conscience be purged from the love of sinne, and from the service of sin,
but if they get into the ship, then is the Fear of drowning; If Conscience be purged from the love of sin, and from the service of since,
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if it be kept sound, and haile, why!
if it be kept found, and hail, why!
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this will be as the Apostle tells us, 1 Pet. 3. 21. Like Noahs Arke, it will be confidence to us, and safety to us: O freinds!
this will be as the Apostle tells us, 1 Pet. 3. 21. Like Noahs Ark, it will be confidence to us, and safety to us: Oh Friends!
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wee have no Enemy like sinne: All our dangers lie in our owne sinnes:
we have no Enemy like sin: All our dangers lie in our own Sins:
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The drowning deluge breakes out of a damning deluge, I mean, out of our owne fountaine of sinne:
The drowning deluge breaks out of a damning deluge, I mean, out of our own fountain of sin:
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Therefore, if you love your safeties, if you love your lives, if you love your soules,
Therefore, if you love your Safeties, if you love your lives, if you love your Souls,
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if you love your selves, if you love the Land, Away with sinne: If thou let this man goe, thou art not Caesars friend, said they of Christ;
if you love your selves, if you love the Land, Away with sin: If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesars friend, said they of christ;
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but I say, If you let your sinnes goe uncrucified, you are not Gods Friend, nor your owne friend, Nor the Kingdoms friend.
but I say, If you let your Sins go uncrucified, you Are not God's Friend, nor your own friend, Nor the Kingdoms friend.
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4. Sincerity maintained; you may read in Esai. 33. 16. that the upright person dwells on high (above the regions of danger, above the reach of a deluge) And his defence is the munitions of Rocks:
4. Sincerity maintained; you may read in Isaiah. 33. 16. that the upright person dwells on high (above the regions of danger, above the reach of a deluge) And his defence is the munitions of Rocks:
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If hee should be where dangers are, yet he still is where defences are;
If he should be where dangers Are, yet he still is where defences Are;
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and no defences are like the munitions of Rocks, which none can well assaile, or undermine;
and no defences Are like the munitions of Rocks, which none can well assail, or undermine;
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In common dangers, if the Lord takes care for any person in the world, it is for the upright person:
In Common dangers, if the Lord Takes care for any person in the world, it is for the upright person:
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Noah was an upright person, and here is an Arke for him; Abraham was an upright person, and God was a shield to him;Noah was an upright person, and Here is an Ark for him; Abraham was an upright person, and God was a shield to him;
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Lot was an upright person, and Zoar is reserved as a security for him;Lot was an upright person, and Zoar is reserved as a security for him;
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David was an upright person, and he had an Arke which preserved him safe from first to last, through all troubles and dangers. 5. Truths obeyed, and defended. David was an upright person, and he had an Ark which preserved him safe from First to last, through all Troubles and dangers. 5. Truths obeyed, and defended.
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Truth saith to a Nation, as hee to his Buckler, (Epaminondas it was) Defend me, and I will defend thee:
Truth Says to a nation, as he to his Buckler, (Epaminondas it was) Defend me, and I will defend thee:
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Keepe that safe, and that will keep you safe:
Keep that safe, and that will keep you safe:
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Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee from the houre of Temptation, which shall come upon all the world, said Christ to the Church of Philadelphia, Revel. 3. 10. the like you read in Esa. 26. 1. Wee have a strong City, salvation will God appoint for walls and Bulwarkes, open ye the gates, that the righteous Nation, which keepeth the Truth, may enter in: Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee from the hour of Temptation, which shall come upon all the world, said christ to the Church of Philadelphia, Revel. 3. 10. the like you read in Isaiah 26. 1. we have a strong city, salvation will God appoint for walls and Bulwarks, open you the gates, that the righteous nation, which Keepeth the Truth, may enter in:
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These are saving Arkes indeed, none like them to save our selves, and the whole Kingdome.
These Are Saving Arks indeed, none like them to save our selves, and the Whole Kingdom.
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And now (Right Honourable!) Give me favour to bring this Text in some neerer application to your selves:
And now (Right Honourable!) Give me favour to bring this Text in Some nearer application to your selves:
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I look upon you as the Noahs of our Age, and I look upon the condition of our times,
I look upon you as the Noahs of our Age, and I look upon the condition of our times,
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as very much resembling that state wherein Noah lived: In his time the sinnings of the world grew common and high;
as very much resembling that state wherein Noah lived: In his time the sinnings of the world grew Common and high;
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doe they not doe so in our time? In his time the spirit of God warned them of an insuing destruction;
do they not do so in our time? In his time the Spirit of God warned them of an ensuing destruction;
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Hath not God given us many warnings, vocall and reall? In his time, the Spirit of God did strive with them to draw them from their sinfull courses,
Hath not God given us many Warnings, vocal and real? In his time, the Spirit of God did strive with them to draw them from their sinful courses,
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and to repent? Hath not the same Spirit striven and wrestled with this Land for that purpose? Towards them God exercised a long patience, or suffering;
and to Repent? Hath not the same Spirit striven and wrestled with this Land for that purpose? Towards them God exercised a long patience, or suffering;
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Hee waited upon them an hundred and twenty yeeres;
He waited upon them an hundred and twenty Years;
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Hath not the Lord borne and forborn us almost as many yeers? But after all these callings, warnings, strivings, long-sufferings;
Hath not the Lord born and forborn us almost as many Years? But After all these callings, Warnings, strivings, long-sufferings;
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God still saw that the wickednesse of man was great upon the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart, was onely evill continually, they grew impudent and incorrigible:
God still saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart, was only evil continually, they grew impudent and incorrigible:
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O that it could not be so assirmed of this land in generall:
Oh that it could not be so affirmed of this land in general:
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Hereupon God resolves to forbeare no longer (Hee will beare long, but not for ever.) A flood of water is justly determined to be their destruction, whom an Ocean of Divine Mercy and Patience could not perswade to Repentance and salvation:
Hereupon God resolves to forbear no longer (He will bear long, but not for ever.) A flood of water is justly determined to be their destruction, whom an Ocean of Divine Mercy and Patience could not persuade to Repentance and salvation:
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God grant that we have not given effectuall occasion for an answerable resolution in him concerning our selves:
God grant that we have not given effectual occasion for an answerable resolution in him Concerning our selves:
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yet in the midst of this Righteous resolution, hee thinks upon his servant Noah, and instructs him to make an Arke to save himself, and all his house:
yet in the midst of this Righteous resolution, he thinks upon his servant Noah, and instructs him to make an Ark to save himself, and all his house:
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I trust, the Lord hath instructed you so to doe fot your selves, and the Land, against the deluges which sorely threaten us.
I trust, the Lord hath instructed you so to do fot your selves, and the Land, against the deluges which sorely threaten us.
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I have but three things to put you in minde of, this solemne day of your Humiliation,
I have but three things to put you in mind of, this solemn day of your Humiliation,
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Nay, the God of heaven put you in minde of them, or else it is in vaine for mee.
Nay, the God of heaven put you in mind of them, or Else it is in vain for me.
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1. You have an House to save:
1. You have an House to save:
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Nay, let me call in that expression, it is too short, for you have no lesse then three houses to save.
Nay, let me call in that expression, it is too short, for you have no less then three houses to save.
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First, your owne House; Every mans soul is an house, (Domus Dei, & domicilium Christi) The lofty God, dwells in the highest Heavens, and in the humblest Souls:
First, your own House; Every men soul is an house, (Domus Dei, & Domicilium Christ) The lofty God, dwells in the highest Heavens, and in the Humblest Souls:
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He is the master of this house, you are but the Tenants, your Lease will shortly be out:
He is the master of this house, you Are but the Tenants, your Lease will shortly be out:
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As you expect a blessed eternity, looke well to the saving of this House.
As you expect a blessed eternity, look well to the Saving of this House.
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The second is, The Kingdomes House: The House of Parliament, it is the great House of all the Kingdome, in which are laid up all their Liberties, all their Safeties, Estates, Refuges, Reliefes and Lifes:
The second is, The Kingdoms House: The House of Parliament, it is the great House of all the Kingdom, in which Are laid up all their Liberties, all their Safeties, Estates, Refuges, Reliefs and Life's:
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And truly, if this house be not kept safe, I know no house in England, that can or shall be safe:
And truly, if this house be not kept safe, I know no house in England, that can or shall be safe:
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If this house be suffered to fall, wee shall all have cause to say, (yea, they too who fight to pull downe this House) as of that House in Matth. 7. 27. The raine descended, and the floods came,
If this house be suffered to fallen, we shall all have cause to say, (yea, they too who fight to pull down this House) as of that House in Matthew 7. 27. The rain descended, and the floods Come,
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and the winde blew, and beate upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of that house: and the wind blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fallen of that house:
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The fall of a Parliament, will be the greatest fall that ever Englishmen heard of:
The fallen of a Parliament, will be the greatest fallen that ever Englishmen herd of:
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I am confident, it would prove the fall of the Three Kingdomes, and I feare it would endanger the fall of most of the Churches of Christ.
I am confident, it would prove the fallen of the Three Kingdoms, and I Fear it would endanger the fallen of most of the Churches of christ.
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The third is, Gods House; this is an House to be look't unto before, and above all other houses:
The third is, God's House; this is an House to be looked unto before, and above all other houses:
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as Aeneas had a care of his houshold gods, before he tooke care of his houshold goods: Princes of old did strive to joyne their Pallaces next to the Temples,
as Aeneas had a care of his household God's, before he took care of his household goods: Princes of old did strive to join their Palaces next to the Temples,
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& set the Temples above their own Pallaces: Gods House must be looked unto, before any of our own houses:
& Set the Temples above their own Palaces: God's House must be looked unto, before any of our own houses:
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They in Haggai found it by wofull experience, that their neglect of Gods House in the first place, was very distastfull to God, and unprosperous to themselves;
They in Chaggai found it by woeful experience, that their neglect of God's House in the First place, was very distasteful to God, and unprosperous to themselves;
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and so shall any Statesmen finde it, notwithstanding all their Politique conceits:
and so shall any Statesmen find it, notwithstanding all their Politic conceits:
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I doe not know three such Houses in the world againe as these, therefore it behooves you to have a singular care of them.
I do not know three such Houses in the world again as these, Therefore it behooves you to have a singular care of them.
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2. But then in the next place, I must tell you, that there are Deluges, many Deluges, not onely probably,
2. But then in the next place, I must tell you, that there Are Deluges, many Deluges, not only probably,
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but also actually breaking out to endanger the drowning of all these: for the first House (our Soules) O how many sensuall lusts breake forth,
but also actually breaking out to endanger the drowning of all these: for the First House (our Souls) Oh how many sensual Lustiest break forth,
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and how many worldly lusts breake forth to drowne the soule (as the Apostle speaketh) in perdition? And for the second House (the Parliament) what an inundation of lies and scandalls;
and how many worldly Lustiest break forth to drown the soul (as the Apostle speaks) in perdition? And for the second House (the Parliament) what an inundation of lies and scandals;
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what raging waters of Papists, Delinquents, and other people;
what raging waters of Papists, Delinquents, and other people;
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what a deluge of blood hath beene gushing out to overwhelm and swallow up that House? And for the third House, what floods are cast out of the mouth of the Serpent to beare down the House of God? A deluge of errors, a deluge of Blasphemies, a deluge of Schismes, a deluge of odde opinions, a deluge of dissentions, and divisions.
what a deluge of blood hath been gushing out to overwhelm and swallow up that House? And for the third House, what floods Are cast out of the Mouth of the Serpent to bear down the House of God? A deluge of errors, a deluge of Blasphemies, a deluge of Schisms, a deluge of odd opinions, a deluge of dissensions, and divisions.
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So that all cry out unto you, as the Disciples in the Storme to Christ, Master, save us or else wee perish:
So that all cry out unto you, as the Disciples in the Storm to christ, Master, save us or Else we perish:
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your soules cry out, O save us! and the Kingdome cries out, O save us! and the Church of God cries out, O pitty and save us!
your Souls cry out, Oh save us! and the Kingdom cries out, Oh save us! and the Church of God cries out, Oh pity and save us!
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3. The safetie of all which consists in making of an Arke both proper and seasonable:
3. The safety of all which consists in making of an Ark both proper and seasonable:
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for the contriving whereof if I should a little misse of Art in my subsequent directions,
for the contriving whereof if I should a little miss of Art in my subsequent directions,
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yet pardon me, for I shall not faile in will and desire that all may be saved: Thus then,
yet pardon me, for I shall not fail in will and desire that all may be saved: Thus then,
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1. For your Soules (the first House I mentioned) Two things (really got & exercised) will assuredly save them; Repentance and Faith:
1. For your Souls (the First House I mentioned) Two things (really god & exercised) will assuredly save them; Repentance and Faith:
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2. For the Kingdomes House (the second that I mentioned) foure things will exceedingly conduce to the saving of it.
2. For the Kingdoms House (the second that I mentioned) foure things will exceedingly conduce to the Saving of it.
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1. An effectuall care that Justice be executed: why? it is lamentable to behold how loose the raines of Justice are in the Country? every man (almost) does what seemes good in his own eyes;
1. an effectual care that justice be executed: why? it is lamentable to behold how lose the reins of justice Are in the Country? every man (almost) does what seems good in his own eyes;
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sweare, and cheate, and lie, and swagger, and slight Sabbath-dayes, and Fasting-dayes, and wallowin uncleanenesse and drunkenesse, &c. and there is scarce a Justice of Peace to put them to shame:
swear, and cheat, and lie, and swagger, and slight Sabbath-days, and Fasting days, and wallowin uncleanness and Drunkenness, etc. and there is scarce a justice of Peace to put them to shame:
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Good Lord, what will become of us if matters continue thus? sinnes of all sorts will become out of measure sinfull,
Good Lord, what will become of us if matters continue thus? Sins of all sorts will become out of measure sinful,
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and God will be extreamely provoked against us.
and God will be extremely provoked against us.
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I beseech you therefore take care not onely to name Justices, but that they be sworne, and execute judgement;
I beseech you Therefore take care not only to name Justices, but that they be sworn, and execute judgement;
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The life of all Laws (you know well) lies in their execution.
The life of all Laws (you know well) lies in their execution.
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O that your care would appeare about this, which I speake not onely from my selfe, but from thousands more;
O that your care would appear about this, which I speak not only from my self, but from thousands more;
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For my part I had rather live where nothing is lawfull, then where every thing is lawfull:
For my part I had rather live where nothing is lawful, then where every thing is lawful:
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The Lacedemonian being asked by one, how they came to be so strong a people, Answered well, The Lawes doe governe us,
The Lacedaemonian being asked by one, how they Come to be so strong a people, Answered well, The Laws do govern us,
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and we by them doe governe the people:
and we by them do govern the people:
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Beleeve me, if you do not carefully see Justice done upon sinne, God himself will see Justice done upon you:
Believe me, if you do not carefully see justice done upon sin, God himself will see justice done upon you:
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2. A mutuall complying amongst your selves, in matters which necessarily referre to the publike preservation;
2. A mutual complying among your selves, in matters which necessarily refer to the public preservation;
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how familiar is Machiavils destructive maxime to your mindes and tongues, Divide & impera, rent them and ruine them;
how familiar is Machiavils destructive maxim to your minds and tongues, Divide & Impera, rend them and ruin them;
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and yet there is not a more sad spectacle to us, who stand below upon the earth,
and yet there is not a more sad spectacle to us, who stand below upon the earth,
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then to heare of those rents and divisions in that upper Region which is above us!
then to hear of those rends and divisions in that upper Region which is above us!
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Divisions in Counsells, divisions in Armies, divisions in all:
Divisions in Counsels, divisions in Armies, divisions in all:
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I confesse that division once made a Tower of Babel, but it never made a saving Arke: I once wished (when I preached before you) that the Parliament had no friend (you remember the sense wherein I spake it) And now I wish that the Parliament had but one man left in it:
I confess that division once made a Tower of Babel, but it never made a Saving Ark: I once wished (when I preached before you) that the Parliament had no friend (you Remember the sense wherein I spoke it) And now I wish that the Parliament had but one man left in it:
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Nay, doe not wonder at the expression, there is no hurt at all in it: I say, but one man:
Nay, do not wonder At the expression, there is no hurt At all in it: I say, but one man:
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Nothing but Unity, no division at all:
Nothing but Unity, no division At all:
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that all of you might be as one man, of one heart, of one minde, of one endeavour to save our divided and perishing Kingdome. 3. Timely Supplies: Beloved!
that all of you might be as one man, of one heart, of one mind, of one endeavour to save our divided and perishing Kingdom. 3. Timely Supplies: beloved!
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there are three After-games, which every Judicious man accounts very ill and sad:
there Are three After-games, which every Judicious man accounts very ill and sad:
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The first is for a mans Name; The second is for a mans Soule, And the third is,
The First is for a men Name; The second is for a men Soul, And the third is,
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for a Kingdomes Safety: O how my heart hath aked for the neglecting of our late Army in the West! God knows where the fault rests:
for a Kingdoms Safety: Oh how my heart hath ached for the neglecting of our late Army in the West! God knows where the fault rests:
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every eye was open to see our opportunity both offered, and lost:
every eye was open to see our opportunity both offered, and lost:
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Let me freely tell them (whosoever they were) that were guilty of delaying their helpe;
Let me freely tell them (whosoever they were) that were guilty of delaying their help;
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That a few more such omissions will shake the Thoughts and Hearts of the people, if not also the safety of the whole Kingdome:
That a few more such omissions will shake the Thoughts and Hearts of the people, if not also the safety of the Whole Kingdom:
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unlesse any amongst you can assure to themselves the Power of Christ, to raise Lazarus, when hee is Three or Foure dayes dead;
unless any among you can assure to themselves the Power of christ, to raise Lazarus, when he is Three or Foure days dead;
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I beseech you, and againe I beseech you, let no more seasons be lost; But what you doe, doe in time:
I beseech you, and again I beseech you, let no more seasons be lost; But what you do, do in time:
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for ought you know, the Kingdome might have been setled, if timely succour had been forwarded.
for ought you know, the Kingdom might have been settled, if timely succour had been forwarded.
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4. Your now prepared Propositions of Peace:
4. Your now prepared Propositions of Peace:
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The Scriptures tell us, That wee must follow Peace, yea, though it be flying from us:
The Scriptures tell us, That we must follow Peace, yea, though it be flying from us:
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And Peace with all men, much more amongst our selves;
And Peace with all men, much more among our selves;
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Now then, if your Termes of Peace be such (as I presume they are) That Peace and Christ doe meet together, that Peace and Holinesse doe meet together, that Peace and Truth doe meet together, That Peace and Reformation meet together, That Peace and Justice meet together, That Peace and Safety meet together, I will be bold to say, That such Termes of Peace, will speake for you before God,
Now then, if your Terms of Peace be such (as I presume they Are) That Peace and christ do meet together, that Peace and Holiness do meet together, that Peace and Truth do meet together, That Peace and Reformation meet together, That Peace and justice meet together, That Peace and Safety meet together, I will be bold to say, That such Terms of Peace, will speak for you before God,
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and will acquit you before all the World; They will be our comfort, if obteined, However, they will be our safety, though denied.
and will acquit you before all the World; They will be our Comfort, if obtained, However, they will be our safety, though denied.
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3. Lastly, For Gods House (the other which I mentioned) I humbly conceive, That the Arke to save it, may be made (as Times are now with us) of two Acts of yours:
3. Lastly, For God's House (the other which I mentioned) I humbly conceive, That the Ark to save it, may be made (as Times Are now with us) of two Acts of yours:
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1. One is, your Abhorring of the mentioning, yea, of the very thoughts of Tollerating all opinions in the Church;
1. One is, your Abhorring of the mentioning, yea, of the very thoughts of Tolerating all opinions in the Church;
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This were such a monstrous Prodigie! such an Intollerable way of Confusion!
This were such a monstrous Prodigy! such an Intolerable Way of Confusion!
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Such a mocking of the people of God! Such a mocking of God himself, To whom wee have all Solemnly engaged our utmost for Unity in Doctrine, and Uniformity in Discipline;
Such a mocking of the people of God! Such a mocking of God himself, To whom we have all Solemnly engaged our utmost for Unity in Doctrine, and Uniformity in Discipline;
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such a speedy Grave for the Kingdome and Church, that mischief it selfe could not easily digge the like:
such a speedy Grave for the Kingdom and Church, that mischief it self could not Easily dig the like:
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Such a spirit to revive Arrianisme, Pelagianisme, the Turkish Alcoran, the Popish Hoast, &c. And yet I have seene walking Bookes,
Such a Spirit to revive Arianism, Pelagianism, the Turkish Alcorani, the Popish Host, etc. And yet I have seen walking Books,
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and Printed Books for this purpose:
and Printed Books for this purpose:
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For my part (Right Honourable!) If God thinkes fit, I should rather wish to lie in my Grave,
For my part (Right Honourable!) If God thinks fit, I should rather wish to lie in my Grave,
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then live to behold such an intollerable Tolleration. then live to behold such an intolerable Toleration.
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Most of the Arguments for this wildnesse of late, I have found heretofore used by one who stiled himselfe Martinus Bellius, a friend to that monstrous Heretick Servetus; all which are related and confuted by learned and pious Beza in his booke de Haereticis a civili Magistratu puniendis:
Most of the Arguments for this wildness of late, I have found heretofore used by one who styled himself Martinus Bellius, a friend to that monstrous Heretic Servetus; all which Are related and confuted by learned and pious Beza in his book de Heretics a civili Magistratu puniendis:
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2. The second is, Call upon the Assembly to hasten their worke, unto which you have summon'd them;
2. The second is, Call upon the Assembly to hasten their work, unto which you have summoned them;
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bee pleased to command the sight of that Government, which you desire to have setled in the Church of Christ:
be pleased to command the sighed of that Government, which you desire to have settled in the Church of christ:
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If I mistake not, you may finde most of the Principalls agreed upon, as for the fillings up, let them (if time supply us) be debated at leisure:
If I mistake not, you may find most of the Principals agreed upon, as for the fillings up, let them (if time supply us) be debated At leisure:
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And that no more rubbs may lie in the way.
And that no more rubs may lie in the Way.
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If there be any party more considerable then another, use your Authority, that they may cleerly and fully represent the whole platforme of their Government, that wee may try it by the Infallible Touchstone of the Scriptures, where if it can indure the Tryall,
If there be any party more considerable then Another, use your authority, that they may clearly and Fully represent the Whole platform of their Government, that we may try it by the Infallible Touchstone of the Scriptures, where if it can endure the Trial,
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and finde Approbation, wee will with all our hearts embrace it;
and find Approbation, we will with all our hearts embrace it;
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If not, then neither they should, nor we, nor any else countenance or submit unto it.
If not, then neither they should, nor we, nor any Else countenance or submit unto it.
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And thus have I (as I trust) faithfully discharged my duty unto you this Day:
And thus have I (as I trust) faithfully discharged my duty unto you this Day:
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If God will be pleased to incline your Hearts to regard what hath been said, I shall not doubt,
If God will be pleased to incline your Hearts to regard what hath been said, I shall not doubt,
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but that an Arke of Safety will attend you, and all of us, notwithstanding all the dangerous Deluges which now threaten us. FINIS.
but that an Ark of Safety will attend you, and all of us, notwithstanding all the dangerous Deluges which now threaten us. FINIS.
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