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A Sermon Preached at a Fast before the Honourable House of COMMONS.
A Sermon Preached At a Fast before the Honourable House of COMMONS.
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ISAIAH 62.7. And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Ierusalem a praise in the earth.ISAIAH 62.7. And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Ierusalem a praise in the earth.
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THE Prophet in the two former Chapters, foretels the happinesse, and prosperity of the Church: Glorious light: ver. 4, 5, 6. Seas, floods, droves of Converts, and those not small, but great ones;
THE Prophet in the two former Chapters, foretells the happiness, and Prosperity of the Church: Glorious Light: ver. 4, 5, 6. Seas, floods, droves of Converts, and those not small, but great ones;
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The force of the Gentiles, Kings shall come to her light: Holinesse ver. 21. universall, and glorious; The force of the Gentiles, Kings shall come to her Light: Holiness ver. 21. universal, and glorious;
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robes of righteousnesse, together with peace, victory over enemies, joy, riches, as you may see at large in those two Chapters: robes of righteousness, together with peace, victory over enemies, joy, riches, as you may see At large in those two Chapters:
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So cleare was his faith, and so strong his desires after these mercies for Zion, that he resolves upon the meanes of obtaining them, in the first verse of this Chapter:
So clear was his faith, and so strong his Desires After these Mercies for Zion, that he resolves upon the means of obtaining them, in the First verse of this Chapter:
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For Zions sake I will not hold my peace, &c. Never cease Preaching, Praying, never rest Untill the righteousnesse thereof goe forth as brightnesse; For Zions sake I will not hold my peace, etc. Never cease Preaching, Praying, never rest Until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness;
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and the salvation therof as a lampe that burneth: and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burns:
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The more he did force Zion, the more God let him see what he intended to doe for her.
The more he did force Zion, the more God let him see what he intended to do for her.
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In the 2, 3, & 4. verses, his expressions are higher;
In the 2, 3, & 4. Verses, his expressions Are higher;
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A Crowne of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royall Diadem in the hand of thy God, Hephzibah, Beulah, &c. In the 6. verse the Prophet produces the meanes to effect this great worke, by way of a promise:A Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal Diadem in the hand of thy God, Hephzibah, Beulah, etc. In the 6. verse the Prophet produces the means to Effect this great work, by Way of a promise:
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And to render it the more certaine, he utters it in the person of God, I; and in the preterperfect tense, I have; Set Watchmen, Princes,
And to render it the more certain, he utters it in the person of God, I; and in the preterperfect tense, I have; Set Watchmen, Princes,
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and Governours, as well as Prophets and Teachers, it is interpreted of both; Upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, in authority and publique place;
and Governors, as well as prophets and Teachers, it is interpreted of both; Upon thy walls, Oh Jerusalem, in Authority and public place;
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Which shall never hold their peace; consult, labour, pray, use all meanes; Night nor Day, constantly, in good and bad times.Which shall never hold their peace; consult, labour, pray, use all means; Night nor Day, constantly, in good and bad times.
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And when this should be, the Prophet cals in the helpe of All that make mention of the Lord, all that have any interest in God,
And when this should be, the Prophet calls in the help of All that make mention of the Lord, all that have any Interest in God,
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or that make any profession of his wayes;
or that make any profession of his ways;
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that they should not keepe silence, should joyne hearts and hands, doe what they could in their places;
that they should not keep silence, should join hearts and hands, do what they could in their places;
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and Give him no rest, till he establish, and make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
and Give him no rest, till he establish, and make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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I shall open the words first. Give him no rest, seeke him constantly, importunately, indeavour it earnestly:
I shall open the words First. Give him no rest, seek him constantly, importunately, endeavour it earnestly:
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You may read, silence, or rest.
You may read, silence, or rest.
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First, Silence, Gods not answering our prayers, is in Scripture called silence, as his answering and delivering is termed pleading, or speaking; and it notes to us:
First, Silence, God's not answering our Prayers, is in Scripture called silence, as his answering and delivering is termed pleading, or speaking; and it notes to us:
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First, the easinesse of delivering the Church by Gods mighty hand; he can as easily helpe, as we can speake.
First, the easiness of delivering the Church by God's mighty hand; he can as Easily help, as we can speak.
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Secondly, the Justice of God in delivering his people; it is as pleading, shewing the right discovering the truth.
Secondly, the justice of God in delivering his people; it is as pleading, showing the right discovering the truth.
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Thirdly, the naturall and constant effect of Prayer; we speake to God by Prayer, he answers by saving us:
Thirdly, the natural and constant Effect of Prayer; we speak to God by Prayer, he answers by Saving us:
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our language to him is Prayer, his language to us, is Salvation. 2. But our translation reades it rest; Give him no rest:
our language to him is Prayer, his language to us, is Salvation. 2. But our Translation reads it rest; Give him no rest:
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There is no passion in God properly, neither rest nor motion; but the Scripture holds forth God to us in these tropicall expressions for our understanding.
There is no passion in God properly, neither rest nor motion; but the Scripture holds forth God to us in these tropical expressions for our understanding.
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When God doth not presently save his people, he is said to forget, and then his people are termed his remembrancers: sometimes he is said to sleepe, and then his people awaken him:
When God does not presently save his people, he is said to forget, and then his people Are termed his remembrancers: sometime he is said to sleep, and then his people awaken him:
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Sometimes to be slow, or delay, and then wee must quicken him, make no tarrying: Sometimes God seemes to lose his mercy,
Sometime to be slow, or Delay, and then we must quicken him, make no tarrying: Sometime God seems to loose his mercy,
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and then his people must finde it for him, Where is thy zeale, and thy strength,
and then his people must find it for him, Where is thy zeal, and thy strength,
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and the sounding of thy bowels? And here he seemes to rest till he be disquieted by our prayers;and the sounding of thy bowels? And Here he seems to rest till he be disquieted by our Prayers;
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as if he were passive to our prayers; as if he could not but helpe when we seeke.
as if he were passive to our Prayers; as if he could not but help when we seek.
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The reason of this expression is to shew, First, the necessity of prayer. God will give, But for all these things I will be sought unto:
The reason of this expression is to show, First, the necessity of prayer. God will give, But for all these things I will be sought unto:
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God will come, but he will have his peoples prayers lead him into the field, I came for thy Word.
God will come, but he will have his peoples Prayers led him into the field, I Come for thy Word.
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Secondly, to stirre us up to importunity and constancy, that although God seeme to deny, to be unwilling to helpe,
Secondly, to stir us up to importunity and constancy, that although God seem to deny, to be unwilling to help,
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yet we should follow him close, Give him no rest. Thirdly, to shew the certaine power and effect of prayer;
yet we should follow him close, Give him no rest. Thirdly, to show the certain power and Effect of prayer;
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it is as certaine, as if God could notwithstand its force: God sayes to Moses, Let me alone, Exod. 32.10.
it is as certain, as if God could notwithstand its force: God Says to Moses, Let me alone, Exod 32.10.
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Fourthly, to honour this ordinance of Prayer; when God would give us a mercy, he gives it into the hand of prayer,
Fourthly, to honour this Ordinance of Prayer; when God would give us a mercy, he gives it into the hand of prayer,
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and prayer shall seeme to doe that which he intends. Fifthly, it notes the infallibility of the Churches deliverance;
and prayer shall seem to do that which he intends. Fifthly, it notes the infallibility of the Churches deliverance;
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as God cannot alwayes rest, so his Church shall not alwayes suffer: God must arise, and then his enemies must be scattered. Psal. 68.1. Till he establish, till he make firme.
as God cannot always rest, so his Church shall not always suffer: God must arise, and then his enemies must be scattered. Psalm 68.1. Till he establish, till he make firm.
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The Prophet supposes the worke might meete with dangers and oppositions;
The Prophet supposes the work might meet with dangers and oppositions;
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the foundations might be laid, and suffer many shakings before it could be establisht, therefore he exhorts them to constancy till the worke were establisht. And untill Jerusalem. Some interpret Jerusalem literally.
the foundations might be laid, and suffer many shakings before it could be established, Therefore he exhorts them to constancy till the work were established. And until Jerusalem. some interpret Jerusalem literally.
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And of those, some looke upon the promise fulfilled, viz. by Christs comming in the flesh;
And of those, Some look upon the promise fulfilled, viz. by Christ coming in the Flesh;
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Jerusalem was then a praise in the earth, when our Saviour, the Lord of all, was in it. Jerusalem was then a praise in the earth, when our Saviour, the Lord of all, was in it.
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And it cannot be denyed but it was in some part fulfilled then:
And it cannot be denied but it was in Some part fulfilled then:
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for Christ applying part of this Prophesie to himselfe in his owne times, sayes, Luke 4.21. This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your eares.
for christ applying part of this Prophesy to himself in his own times, Says, Lycia 4.21. This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears.
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And so in part it was.
And so in part it was.
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But the chiefe and maine of this, and the rest is yet to come, as we shall see anon.
But the chief and main of this, and the rest is yet to come, as we shall see anon.
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Others understand it according to the letter, but as to come, and so expect the calling of the Jewes to a happy estate in their owne Country, that they shall againe inhabit Jerusalem: but this is subject to controversie,
Others understand it according to the Letter, but as to come, and so expect the calling of the Jews to a happy estate in their own Country, that they shall again inhabit Jerusalem: but this is Subject to controversy,
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and therefore we will wave it; and take it in a second sense, mystically, Jerusalem for the Church;
and Therefore we will wave it; and take it in a second sense, mystically, Jerusalem for the Church;
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and this is most generall, and warranted by Scripture;
and this is most general, and warranted by Scripture;
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in which it is very common to call the Church of the Gentiles Jerusalem and Zion. A praise in the earth. The Church is so;
in which it is very Common to call the Church of the Gentiles Jerusalem and Zion. A praise in the earth. The Church is so;
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First, when the deliverance of the Church is eminent and notable, such as All the ends of the earth doe see her salvation.
First, when the deliverance of the Church is eminent and notable, such as All the ends of the earth do see her salvation.
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Secondly, when the Church derives her light to the world, and when the Law, the red of strength goes out of Zion. Secondly, when the Church derives her Light to the world, and when the Law, the read of strength Goes out of Zion.
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Thirdly, and most fully, when through outward prosperity, and inward spirituall purity, Jerusalem should be the beauty of the earth,
Thirdly, and most Fully, when through outward Prosperity, and inward spiritual purity, Jerusalem should be the beauty of the earth,
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or deserve the praise of the earth; have an eminency of prosperity above all the world. The generall parts are two: First, mercies to be obtained;
or deserve the praise of the earth; have an eminency of Prosperity above all the world. The general parts Are two: First, Mercies to be obtained;
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And they are of two sorts:
And they Are of two sorts:
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First, Establishing mercies, till he establish. Secondly, Perfecting mercies, make Jerusalem the praise of the earth.
First, Establishing Mercies, till he establish. Secondly, Perfecting Mercies, make Jerusalem the praise of the earth.
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Secondly, the meanes to obtaine these mercies; Give him no rest.
Secondly, the means to obtain these Mercies; Give him no rest.
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We will not trouble you with any subdivision, but cast our discourse into these three points.
We will not trouble you with any subdivision, but cast our discourse into these three points.
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First, the Church in the beginnings of her deliverance is subject to dangerous shakings, till he establish.
First, the Church in the beginnings of her deliverance is Subject to dangerous shakings, till he establish.
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Secondly, the Church of right is, and in time shall be a praise in the earth.
Secondly, the Church of right is, and in time shall be a praise in the earth.
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Thirdly, every one that makes mention of the Lord, must give him no rest, till this be accomplished.
Thirdly, every one that makes mention of the Lord, must give him no rest, till this be accomplished.
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We shall handle the first briefely, and by way of Preface; the second, as the maine point;
We shall handle the First briefly, and by Way of Preface; the second, as the main point;
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and the third, as the application of the second. The Church in the beginnings of her deliverance, is subject to dangerous shakings.
and the third, as the application of the second. The Church in the beginnings of her deliverance, is Subject to dangerous shakings.
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The Prophet layeth forth the Church to us in such a condition in this place:
The Prophet Layeth forth the Church to us in such a condition in this place:
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Here was something done, wals built, and watch-men upon them, Governours, and Prophets, labouring their utmost, night and day, in Counselling, Preaching, Praying,
Here was something done, walls built, and watchmen upon them, Governors, and prophets, labouring their utmost, night and day, in Counseling, Preaching, Praying,
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but all they did was in danger, enemies ready to surprise them and their worke, they could take no rest night nor day;
but all they did was in danger, enemies ready to surprise them and their work, they could take no rest night nor day;
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what they had was imperfect, and that little ready to be lost, so is it often with the Church, it rises through many enemies,
what they had was imperfect, and that little ready to be lost, so is it often with the Church, it rises through many enemies,
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and mighty oppositions, and her beginnings of deliverance, many times seeme worse then her lowest sufferings.
and mighty oppositions, and her beginnings of deliverance, many times seem Worse then her lowest sufferings.
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Such was Israels deliverance from Egypt: it was long in, and difficult while they were in Egypt: Nothing but stratagems, plots, taxations, to weaken and ruine them:
Such was Israel's deliverance from Egypt: it was long in, and difficult while they were in Egypt: Nothing but stratagems, plots, taxations, to weaken and ruin them:
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after Moses appeared, their burthens were increased; after leave to depart, many changes and uncertainties: sometimes Pharaoh will let them goe, sometimes not.
After Moses appeared, their burdens were increased; After leave to depart, many changes and uncertainties: sometime Pharaoh will let them go, sometime not.
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The last designe upon them worst of all, Pharaoh raised Armes against them. After that great deliverance through the redsea;
The last Design upon them worst of all, Pharaoh raised Arms against them. After that great deliverance through the Red Sea;
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they were forty yeares in the Wildernesse, beset with many wants;
they were forty Years in the Wilderness, beset with many Wants;
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they want bread, and they want water, and which was worst, they wanted faith, and patience;
they want bred, and they want water, and which was worst, they wanted faith, and patience;
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they murmure, and are weary of their deliverance, Let us goe backe to Egypt: And of their Deliverer, We know not what is become of this Moses:
they murmur, and Are weary of their deliverance, Let us go back to Egypt: And of their Deliverer, We know not what is become of this Moses:
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and weary of God himselfe, Let us make us new gods.
and weary of God himself, Let us make us new God's.
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They were beset with enemies on all sides, Amalek, Moab, Og, fighting enemies, plotting enemies, conjuring enemies;
They were beset with enemies on all sides, Amalek, Moab, Og, fighting enemies, plotting enemies, conjuring enemies;
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and sometimes their sins made God their enemy, he fought against them with fiery serpents, Plagues.
and sometime their Sins made God their enemy, he fought against them with fiery Serpents, Plagues.
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Israels deliverance from Babylon, was as full of opposition.Israel's deliverance from Babylon, was as full of opposition.
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Syrus makes Proclamation for the re-building the Temple, Ezra 1. the worke is taken in hand,Syrus makes Proclamation for the rebuilding the Temple, Ezra 1. the work is taken in hand,
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an Altar set up, the foundations laid, offerings frequented, Workemen prepared: some adversaries that offered their helpe being refused, seduce the King by their evill counsell;
an Altar Set up, the foundations laid, offerings frequented, Workmen prepared: Some Adversaries that offered their help being refused, seduce the King by their evil counsel;
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and then the Reformation is counted Rebellion, they are commanded to cease, and the worke rests till the second of Darius. Ezra 4. ult. In Nehemiahs time, what threatning, Plotting,
and then the Reformation is counted Rebellion, they Are commanded to cease, and the work rests till the second of Darius. Ezra 4. ult. In Nehemiah's time, what threatening, Plotting,
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and scoffing was practised by Sand-ballet, and Tobiah? some of the Nobles were wrought off from the worke, and proved treacherous. Nehemiah 6.11. and yet God carryed on the worke through many difficulties.
and scoffing was practised by Sand-ballet, and Tobiah? Some of the Nobles were wrought off from the work, and proved treacherous. Nehemiah 6.11. and yet God carried on the work through many difficulties.
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When Christ came with salvation into the world, all Jerusalem was troubled, and He•od their King, Matth. 2.3. a desperate wickednesse was presently practised;
When christ Come with salvation into the world, all Jerusalem was troubled, and He•od their King, Matthew 2.3. a desperate wickedness was presently practised;
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Herod, that he might kill Christ, commands that all the male children should be killed: and so their condition was worse then before;Herod, that he might kill christ, commands that all the male children should be killed: and so their condition was Worse then before;
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they lost both their King and their children.
they lost both their King and their children.
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When he appeared in his Ministery, what new Doctrine was Preached? Never man taught as he taught.
When he appeared in his Ministry, what new Doctrine was Preached? Never man taught as he taught.
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What miracles were wrought? the whole City receive and embrace their Saviour, crying Hosanna, with such Joy and chearefulnesse,
What Miracles were wrought? the Whole city receive and embrace their Saviour, crying Hosanna, with such Joy and cheerfulness,
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as if Heaven would presently come to the earth:
as if Heaven would presently come to the earth:
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but quickly after, the people seduced by the Scribes and Pharisees, cryes as bitterly, Crucifie him, Crucifie him:
but quickly After, the people seduced by the Scribes and Pharisees, cries as bitterly, Crucify him, Crucify him:
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He is betrayed, accused, condemned, crucifyed, and buryed; all steps to our deliverance. The reasons of this point are briefly these.
He is betrayed, accused, condemned, Crucified, and buried; all steps to our deliverance. The Reasons of this point Are briefly these.
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First, God hath no more then he gets by conquest, and that out of the hands of many mighty,
First, God hath no more then he gets by conquest, and that out of the hands of many mighty,
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and malignant enemies, which never give up power to Christ, but with much striving.
and malignant enemies, which never give up power to christ, but with much striving.
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Secondly, God suffers difficulties to come in the way, to manifest his owne power, that he is able to carry on his worke through the strongest opposition.
Secondly, God suffers difficulties to come in the Way, to manifest his own power, that he is able to carry on his work through the Strongest opposition.
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Thirdly, God doth it to fit us for mercies:
Thirdly, God does it to fit us for Mercies:
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what we gaine with difficulty we highly prize, and what we easily obtaine, we soone despise.
what we gain with difficulty we highly prize, and what we Easily obtain, we soon despise.
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As God fits us for mercies, so the mercies for us; things of greatest excellency are longest under the hammer and file;
As God fits us for Mercies, so the Mercies for us; things of greatest excellency Are longest under the hammer and file;
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the choycest blessings must passe through the fire of affliction. Fourthly, God suffers it for the tryall of his people.
the Choicest blessings must pass through the fire of affliction. Fourthly, God suffers it for the trial of his people.
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When the Church prospers, she shall have many followers more then true friends:
When the Church prospers, she shall have many followers more then true Friends:
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therefore God sends a Sword to pierce, that the thoughts of many hearts may be discovered, as Simeon prophecies, Luk. 2.35.
Therefore God sends a Sword to pierce, that the thoughts of many hearts may be discovered, as Simeon prophecies, Luk. 2.35.
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Therefore are the tryals God brought upon Israel in the Wildernesse, called provings, I have proved thee at the waters of Meriba, Psalm. 81.7. In great undertakings God doth as he did by Gideons Army:
Therefore Are the trials God brought upon Israel in the Wilderness, called provings, I have proved thee At the waters of Meribah, Psalm. 81.7. In great undertakings God does as he did by Gideons Army:
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there was thirty thousand armed against Midian, Judges 7. God discharged as many as were fearefull;
there was thirty thousand armed against Midian, Judges 7. God discharged as many as were fearful;
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twenty two thousand upon second thoughts were wiser then to venture themselves against such an enemy,
twenty two thousand upon second thoughts were Wiser then to venture themselves against such an enemy,
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and depart, and yet the people are too many, God hath an other discovering device in the 5. and 6. verses, they that lay downe or bowed themselves to drinke, men of low spirits given to satisfie their bellies;
and depart, and yet the people Are too many, God hath an other discovering device in the 5. and 6. Verses, they that lay down or bowed themselves to drink, men of low spirits given to satisfy their bellies;
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or as some conjecture, they that had used to bow to Baal, and had not forgot their superstition,
or as Some conjecture, they that had used to bow to Baal, and had not forgotten their Superstition,
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but bowed to drinke, God would have none of them; onely three hundred active men, that lapt their water, they were fit for the service.
but bowed to drink, God would have none of them; only three hundred active men, that leapt their water, they were fit for the service.
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So God many times suffers the tree of the Church to be shaken, that rotten fruite may drop off.
So God many times suffers the tree of the Church to be shaken, that rotten fruit may drop off.
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To build Jerusalem is an honourable service, onely choyce spirits shall have the dignity to have their hands in it.
To built Jerusalem is an honourable service, only choice spirits shall have the dignity to have their hands in it.
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To apply this a little, Let not the present troubles seeme strange to you.
To apply this a little, Let not the present Troubles seem strange to you.
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We could not expect to finde the Dragon asleepe, and so steale away the golden fleece of Reformation:
We could not expect to find the Dragon asleep, and so steal away the golden fleece of Reformation:
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neither could we imagine that so many cages of uncleane Birds, such beds of Snakes, such nests of Waspes, should suffer the Refiners fire with patience and quietnesse;
neither could we imagine that so many cages of unclean Birds, such Beds of Snakes, such nests of Wasps, should suffer the Refiners fire with patience and quietness;
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or that such heapes of idle and superstitious Ministers, such swarmes and hives of Papists, such dunghils of prophanenesse, such mighty Nimrods and devouring oppressours, should suffer themselves to be dispossessed without resistance and opposition.
or that such heaps of idle and superstitious Ministers, such swarms and hives of Papists, such dunghills of profaneness, such mighty Nimrods and devouring Oppressors's, should suffer themselves to be dispossessed without resistance and opposition.
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It is with us as it was with the mans sonne, Mark. 9.26.
It is with us as it was with the men son, Mark. 9.26.
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When our Saviour came to cast out the dumbe and deafe spirit, The Devill rent him sore,
When our Saviour Come to cast out the dumb and deaf Spirit, The devil rend him soar,
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and laid him as dead, till Jesus tooke him by the hand: and laid him as dead, till jesus took him by the hand:
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So is it with us, there have been some attempts to cast out the dumbe and deafe spirit of this Kingdome;
So is it with us, there have been Some attempts to cast out the dumb and deaf Spirit of this Kingdom;
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but now Christ comes to doe it indeed, he raves, and teares, and foames, and blasphemes, shakes the very pillars of the Kingdome, crackes the foundation of Government,
but now christ comes to do it indeed, he raves, and tears, and foams, and blasphemes, shakes the very pillars of the Kingdom, cracks the Foundation of Government,
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and threatens confusion to the whole; but we hope by the helpe of Christs hands, the issue will be good.
and threatens confusion to the Whole; but we hope by the help of Christ hands, the issue will be good.
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God seldome doth great things without great commotions. Paul and Silas were delivered, but there was an Earthquake, Act. 16.26.
God seldom does great things without great commotions. Paul and Silas were Delivered, but there was an Earthquake, Act. 16.26.
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When the two witnesses were raised, the two Testaments set up to guide mens lives,
When the two Witnesses were raised, the two Testaments Set up to guide men's lives,
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and to governe the Church (as some;) or the faithfull Preachers of the Word restored to their office,
and to govern the Church (as Some;) or the faithful Preachers of the Word restored to their office,
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and liberty (as others;) there was an Earthquake, Revel. 11.13. When Antichrist fals, another Earthquake, Revel. 16.18.
and liberty (as Others;) there was an Earthquake, Revel. 11.13. When Antichrist falls, Another Earthquake, Revel. 16.18.
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and therefore though we grieve to see it, we could not expect our Reformation without earth-quakes, Church-quakes, and Kingdome-quakes.
and Therefore though we grieve to see it, we could not expect our Reformation without earthquakes, Church-quakes, and Kingdome-quakes.
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Let it stirre you up, as to expect, so to prepare for difficulties: Let opposition double, and not weaken your resolutions.
Let it stir you up, as to expect, so to prepare for difficulties: Let opposition double, and not weaken your resolutions.
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Noble and generous dispositions are confirmed and exasperated by oppositions. Take heed of forsaking a good cause for bad enemies:
Noble and generous dispositions Are confirmed and exasperated by oppositions. Take heed of forsaking a good cause for bad enemies:
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that is apparent, your cause the best, your enemies the worst, which is sufficient encouragement. It were madnesse to leape out of the ship, because the windes blow;
that is apparent, your cause the best, your enemies the worst, which is sufficient encouragement. It were madness to leap out of the ship, Because the winds blow;
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or to forsake the Church, because of some dangers:
or to forsake the Church, Because of Some dangers:
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while you stand, the devill and wicked men are your enemies, if you turne, God and the prayers of his people will be upon the backe of you.
while you stand, the Devil and wicked men Are your enemies, if you turn, God and the Prayers of his people will be upon the back of you.
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If Heaven and Earth should make warre, there would be no corner of the world so safe,
If Heaven and Earth should make war, there would be no corner of the world so safe,
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as on Gods, and the Churches side. In the midst of dangers looke upon feare with Nehemiahs eyes, as a reproachfull sinne;
as on God's, and the Churches side. In the midst of dangers look upon Fear with Nehemiah's eyes, as a reproachful sin;
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we may incourage you, as Caesar did his fearefull shipmaster in a storme, Feare not, thou carryest Caesar and all his fortunes:
we may encourage you, as Caesar did his fearful shipmaster in a storm, fear not, thou carriest Caesar and all his fortune's:
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So say I to you, Feare not, you carry Christ, his Ordinances, his People, and their liberties.
So say I to you, fear not, you carry christ, his Ordinances, his People, and their Liberties.
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David incourages himselfe upon the same ground, Psalme 46. I will not feare though the earth be removed, David encourages himself upon the same ground, Psalm 46. I will not Fear though the earth be removed,
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and though the mountaines be carryed into the midst of the Sea, though the waters thereof roare and be troubled,
and though the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, though the waters thereof roar and be troubled,
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though the mountaines shake with the swelling thereof. though the Mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
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His comfort was verse 5. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.
His Comfort was verse 5. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.
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Therefore, if stormes arise, doe not lessen your courage, but double your skill and diligence.
Therefore, if storms arise, do not lessen your courage, but double your skill and diligence.
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The Arke, though tossed a while, will at last find a mount Ararat to rest upon.
The Ark, though tossed a while, will At last find a mount Ararat to rest upon.
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The Churches deliverance was never the further for Christs sufferings, but the nearer. When the Egyptian bondage grew heavy, Moses was borne in that time, Act. 7.20.
The Churches deliverance was never the further for Christ sufferings, but the nearer. When the Egyptian bondage grew heavy, Moses was born in that time, Act. 7.20.
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When God smote Jacob that he halted, he quickly blessed him: the more heavy and violent the affliction be, the more sudden the deliverance;
When God smote Jacob that he halted, he quickly blessed him: the more heavy and violent the affliction be, the more sudden the deliverance;
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therefore hold up your spirits, He that faints in the day of adversity, his strength is but small. Amalek fights, Moses prayes;
Therefore hold up your spirits, He that faints in the day of adversity, his strength is but small. Amalek fights, Moses prays;
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the wicked rage, the godly beleeve; the devils storme, but Christ holds the sterne. Let the malicious Designes of your enemies stirre you up to stedfastnesse, and unity.
the wicked rage, the godly believe; the Devils storm, but christ holds the stern. Let the malicious Designs of your enemies stir you up to steadfastness, and unity.
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Take the Apostles counsell, Philip. 1.27, 28. Stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel;
Take the Apostles counsel, Philip. 1.27, 28. Stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel;
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and in nothing terrified by your adversaries, which is to them an evident token of perdition,
and in nothing terrified by your Adversaries, which is to them an evident token of perdition,
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but to you of Salvation, and that of God. but to you of Salvation, and that of God.
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Would you give us an evident signe of our approaching deliverance, it would be as an Oracle of God; your undaunted stedfastnesse.
Would you give us an evident Signen of our approaching deliverance, it would be as an Oracle of God; your undaunted steadfastness.
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Nothing can more comfort the good, and discomfort the evill, then this; and the more you are opposed, the more unite:
Nothing can more Comfort the good, and discomfort the evil, then this; and the more you Are opposed, the more unite:
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Give me leave to present our requests unto you in the Apostles following words, Phil. 2.1, 2, 3. If there be any consolation in Christ,
Give me leave to present our requests unto you in the Apostles following words, Philip 2.1, 2, 3. If there be any consolation in christ,
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if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill our Joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love.
if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and Mercies, fulfil our Joy, that you be like minded, having the same love.
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being of one accord, of one minde; Let nothing be done through strife, or vaine-glory. Nothing can be more acceptable to us, then your unanimity;being of one accord, of one mind; Let nothing be done through strife, or vainglory. Nothing can be more acceptable to us, then your unanimity;
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nothing more grievous then the thoughts of division. And while opposition hath this effect, to confirme and unite you;
nothing more grievous then the thoughts of division. And while opposition hath this Effect, to confirm and unite you;
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it will be, (as it hath beene) to your and our advantage.
it will be, (as it hath been) to your and our advantage.
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Nothing is more cleare and manifest, that it is with you, as it was with the Apostle, Philip. 1.12. The things which happened unto me, have falne out rather to the furtherance of the Gospell:
Nothing is more clear and manifest, that it is with you, as it was with the Apostle, Philip. 1.12. The things which happened unto me, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel:
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So what ever hath beene done against you, hath beene to the shame of the practisers:
So what ever hath been done against you, hath been to the shame of the practisers:
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So beleeve, they can plot nothing but their owne mischiefe; No weapon formed against Zion shall prosper.
So believe, they can plot nothing but their own mischief; No weapon formed against Zion shall prosper.
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God hitherto hath, and we hope still will make that your portion that was a part of Josephs blessing, Gen. 49.23, 24. The Archers have sorely grieved you,
God hitherto hath, and we hope still will make that your portion that was a part of Josephs blessing, Gen. 49.23, 24. The Archers have sorely grieved you,
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and shot at you, and hated you:
and shot At you, and hated you:
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but your bow hath yet abode in strength, and the armes of your hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob:
but your bow hath yet Abided in strength, and the arms of your hands were made strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob:
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from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel. from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel.
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Our second point is, the Church of right is, and in time shall be a praise in the earth.
Our second point is, the Church of right is, and in time shall be a praise in the earth.
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The Church is called Psal. 48.1, 2. The City of God, the place of Gods residence;
The Church is called Psalm 48.1, 2. The city of God, the place of God's residence;
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the Mountaine of Holinesse, Beautifull for scituation, the joy of the whole Earth. And in Psal. 50.2. She is tearmed the perfection of beauty; the Mountain of Holiness, Beautiful for situation, the joy of the Whole Earth. And in Psalm 50.2. She is termed the perfection of beauty;
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a high expression, and intended to the Church under the Gospel, for in that Psalme, God rejects Jewish worship.
a high expression, and intended to the Church under the Gospel, for in that Psalm, God rejects Jewish worship.
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So great shall be the happinesse of the Church, that it is called Heaven, and the Saints in the Church are said to dwell in Heaven, Rev. 13.6.
So great shall be the happiness of the Church, that it is called Heaven, and the Saints in the Church Are said to dwell in Heaven, Rev. 13.6.
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For the opening and proving of the point, we shall, First, Shew what this glory is, and wherein it consists.
For the opening and proving of the point, we shall, First, Show what this glory is, and wherein it consists.
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Secondly, Prove that this of right belongs to the Church. Thirdly, That this happinesse is yet to come.
Secondly, Prove that this of right belongs to the Church. Thirdly, That this happiness is yet to come.
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Fourthly, That upon probable conjecture, we may hope that it is now a comming. First, For the opening of the first, What this praise or beauty is.
Fourthly, That upon probable conjecture, we may hope that it is now a coming. First, For the opening of the First, What this praise or beauty is.
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It is not that whorish paint, nor carnall pompe, nor that stately Tyranny, which adornes the man of sinne.
It is not that whorish paint, nor carnal pomp, nor that stately Tyranny, which adorns the man of sin.
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You may see great preparations of this in the two former Chapters, but the consummation is exprest in the beginning of this Chapter.
You may see great preparations of this in the two former Chapters, but the consummation is expressed in the beginning of this Chapter.
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This praise or beauty, is expressed generally in Chap. 60. ver. 1.19. The glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, it is something that is divine.
This praise or beauty, is expressed generally in Chap. 60. ver. 1.19. The glory of the Lord is risen upon thee, it is something that is divine.
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God is the excellency of Jacob, Amos 8.7. God conferres upon the Church spirituall blessings, such as are heavenly and Divine in their Nature;God is the excellency of Jacob, Amos 8.7. God confers upon the Church spiritual blessings, such as Are heavenly and Divine in their Nature;
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and he conferres temporall blessings upon his Church; yet so as they have upon them the impresse of a Divine and Almighty hand.
and he confers temporal blessings upon his Church; yet so as they have upon them the Impress of a Divine and Almighty hand.
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The particulars of a Churches beauty and glory, are, First, Cleare and shining light, Chap. 60. verse 1, 2.19.
The particulars of a Churches beauty and glory, Are, First, Clear and shining Light, Chap. 60. verse 1, 2.19.
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God hath promised a large increase of light, The light of the Moone shall be as the light of the Sunne,
God hath promised a large increase of Light, The Light of the Moon shall be as the Light of the Sun,
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and the light of the Sunne sevenfold. and the Light of the Sun sevenfold.
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The Church shall have A Crowne of twelve stars, be cloathed with the Sunne, and the Moone under her feet, she shall have light in all parts.
The Church shall have A Crown of twelve Stars, be clothed with the Sun, and the Moon under her feet, she shall have Light in all parts.
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Secondly, This light shall prevaile and spread, abundance shall come unto it, multitudes of converts, Chap 60. ver. 5, 6.8. They are compared to the flowing of the Sea, to droves, to a cloud, to Doves flying, to the windes.
Secondly, This Light shall prevail and spread, abundance shall come unto it, Multitudes of converts, Chap 60. ver. 5, 6.8. They Are compared to the flowing of the Sea, to droves, to a cloud, to Dove flying, to the winds.
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Thirdly, Not onely many, but great ones shall be converted to the Church, Kings shall come to thy brightnesse, Chap. 60. ver. 3. And, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee, ver. 5. Thou shalt sucke the breasts of Kings, ver. 16. Kings shall contribute the life and sweetnesse of their royalties to the helpe of the Church.
Thirdly, Not only many, but great ones shall be converted to the Church, Kings shall come to thy brightness, Chap. 60. ver. 3. And, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee, ver. 5. Thou shalt suck the breasts of Kings, ver. 16. Kings shall contribute the life and sweetness of their royalties to the help of the Church.
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Fourthly, Upon these he will powre out hollnesse, and that universally;
Fourthly, Upon these he will pour out hollnesse, and that universally;
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Thy people shall be all righteous, Chap. 60. ver. 21. her Exactors, her very enemies shall be holy, Chap. 60. ver. 17. As universall, so excellent holinesse;Thy people shall be all righteous, Chap. 60. ver. 21. her Exactors, her very enemies shall be holy, Chap. 60. ver. 17. As universal, so excellent holiness;
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compared to Robes, Ornaments, Jewels, Chap. 61. ver. 10. by these spirituall blessings she differs from the sinke and Synagogue of Rome.
compared to Robes, Ornament, Jewels, Chap. 61. ver. 10. by these spiritual blessings she differs from the sink and Synagogue of Room.
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Fifthly, To these spirituall, God will adde many outward and temporal blessings to the Church; Abundance of peace, Chap. 60. ver. 11. Her gates shall be open continually.
Fifthly, To these spiritual, God will add many outward and temporal blessings to the Church; Abundance of peace, Chap. 60. ver. 11. Her gates shall be open continually.
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Victory over Enemies, The Nation and Kingdome that will not serve thee, shall perish;
Victory over Enemies, The nation and Kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish;
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Yea, those Nations shall be utterly wasted Chap. 60. ver. 12. And, All those that despised thee, shall bow downe themselves at the sole of thy feet, ver. 14. Abundance of Riches, The glory of Lebanon, ver. 13. for Brasse, Gold; for Iron, Silver; Yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted Chap. 60. ver. 12. And, All those that despised thee, shall bow down themselves At the sole of thy feet, ver. 14. Abundance of Riches, The glory of Lebanon, ver. 13. for Brass, Gold; for Iron, Silver;
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ver. 17. and for griefe, joy and rejoycing. But all these are but as preparations:
ver. 17. and for grief, joy and rejoicing. But all these Are but as preparations:
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the consummation of the Churches happinesse, and deliverance, is expressed in this Chapter, ver. 3. She shall be a Crowne of glory in the hand of the Lord,
the consummation of the Churches happiness, and deliverance, is expressed in this Chapter, ver. 3. She shall be a Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord,
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and a royall Diadem in the hand of thy God, ver. 4. Thou shalt be called Hephzipah,
and a royal Diadem in the hand of thy God, ver. 4. Thou shalt be called Hephzipah,
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and thy Land Beulah, for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy Land shall be marryed. and thy Land Beulah, for the Lord delights in thee, and thy Land shall be married.
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Which is not meant onely of a mysticall and spirituall union of the Church to Christ,
Which is not meant only of a mystical and spiritual Union of the Church to christ,
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but of a visible, outward, and manifest declaration of this marriage: Christ will take his Church by the hand, and publickely owne his people.
but of a visible, outward, and manifest declaration of this marriage: christ will take his Church by the hand, and publicly own his people.
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She shall be a Crowne of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royall Diadem in the hand of thy God, ver. 3. Christ and his Church will stand openly hand in hand:
She shall be a Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal Diadem in the hand of thy God, ver. 3. christ and his Church will stand openly hand in hand:
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there shall be a publicke solemnization of the marriage of the Lambe, Revel. 19.7.
there shall be a public solemnization of the marriage of the Lamb, Revel. 19.7.
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When the Church shall say, Loe this is our God, we have waited for him, Isa. 25.9. and he will save us.
When the Church shall say, Loe this is our God, we have waited for him, Isaiah 25.9. and he will save us.
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As his people shall see it, so the world shall acknowledge it, and say, Thy Maker is thy Husband.
As his people shall see it, so the world shall acknowledge it, and say, Thy Maker is thy Husband.
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Men see it darkely now, and hate them; but they shall see it clearely, and honour them.
Men see it darkly now, and hate them; but they shall see it clearly, and honour them.
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Satan shall be bound and cast into the bottomlesse pit, and with him this Antichristian malignity, whereby men oppose the wayes of God.Satan shall be bound and cast into the bottomless pit, and with him this Antichristian malignity, whereby men oppose the ways of God.
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Wicked men shall be as much below the Saints in power as in desert:
Wicked men shall be as much below the Saints in power as in desert:
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they are dogs, and as dogges shall they crouch, and bow to the soles of the feet of Gods children,
they Are Dogs, and as Dogs shall they crouch, and bow to the soles of the feet of God's children,
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and shall call them the City of the Lord, chap. 60.14. the Zion of the holy one of Israel.
and shall call them the city of the Lord, chap. 60.14. the Zion of the holy one of Israel.
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They shall be as honourable as Joseph was in Pharaohs Court, they said, Can we find such a man as this is, Gen. 41.38.
They shall be as honourable as Joseph was in Pharaohs Court, they said, Can we find such a man as this is, Gen. 41.38.
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a man in whom the spirit of God is? The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour now,a man in whom the Spirit of God is? The righteous is more excellent then his neighbour now,
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and will be much more, when God shall powre out more of himselfe upon his servants,
and will be much more, when God shall pour out more of himself upon his Servants,
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and this desperate hatred of Gods people shall be taken out of the world:
and this desperate hatred of God's people shall be taken out of the world:
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Then shall ten men of all languages, take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, Zach. 8.23. saying, we will goe with you, for we have heard that God is with you.
Then shall ten men of all languages, take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, Zach 8.23. saying, we will go with you, for we have herd that God is with you.
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Men shall say, Vercly, Psal. 58.11. there is a reward for the righteous, there is a God that judgeth the earth.
Men shall say, Vercly, Psalm 58.11. there is a reward for the righteous, there is a God that Judgeth the earth.
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This shall be the happy condition of the Church; and this I conceive to be a PRAISE IN THE EARTH.
This shall be the happy condition of the Church; and this I conceive to be a PRAISE IN THE EARTH.
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Secondly, Our second thing is to prove that this inward and outward happinesse, of right belongs to the Church,
Secondly, Our second thing is to prove that this inward and outward happiness, of right belongs to the Church,
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and that in time she shall and must enjoy it.
and that in time she shall and must enjoy it.
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First, We will take the rise of our reasons from the last and greatest happinesse of the Church;
First, We will take the rise of our Reasons from the last and greatest happiness of the Church;
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she is the Spouse of Christ, and herefore, the highest honour, riches, safety, and all excellent priviledges are due to her.
she is the Spouse of christ, and Therefore, the highest honour, riches, safety, and all excellent privileges Are due to her.
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She is the Kings wife, dignified with the title of Queene, and Christ will give her state and honor sutable to her place:
She is the Kings wife, dignified with the title of Queen, and christ will give her state and honour suitable to her place:
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she is blacke with persecution, her vaile and Ornaments rent from her. The Daughters shall see her and blesse her; she is black with persecution, her veil and Ornament rend from her. The Daughters shall see her and bless her;
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the Queenes and the Concubins shall praise her. She shall be faire as the moone, cleare as the Sun. the Queens and the Concubines shall praise her. She shall be fair as the moon, clear as the Sun.
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Secondly, The Church is the City of God, the mountaine of the Lord, his owne lot, inheritance, portion, and treasure; expressions usuall in Scripture;
Secondly, The Church is the city of God, the mountain of the Lord, his own lot, inheritance, portion, and treasure; expressions usual in Scripture;
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and all engage God to adorne, furnish, and beautify his Church he promises. Chap. 60. ver. 13. To beautify the place of his sanctuary, and to make the place of his feet glorious:
and all engage God to adorn, furnish, and beautify his Church he promises. Chap. 60. ver. 13. To beautify the place of his sanctuary, and to make the place of his feet glorious:
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his owne sanctuary set apart for himselfe;
his own sanctuary Set apart for himself;
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and the place of his feete, where he walkes for his delight and pleasure, that must have some speciall beauty and glory bestowed upon it.
and the place of his feet, where he walks for his delight and pleasure, that must have Some special beauty and glory bestowed upon it.
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It is the Kings palace and Court, there he hath put his name, there is he knowne, worshipped.
It is the Kings palace and Court, there he hath put his name, there is he known, worshipped.
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The Lord hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for his habitation; The Lord hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for his habitation;
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This is my rest for ever, here will I dwell for ever, for I have desired it. This is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell for ever, for I have desired it.
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Every one desires to inrich their owne inheritance; so will God his.
Every one Desires to enrich their own inheritance; so will God his.
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Thirdly, God hath given Christ to his people, and in him, and with him all things.
Thirdly, God hath given christ to his people, and in him, and with him all things.
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That love that gave a Christ, how can he deny us any thing? that love that was so large as to give us the Lord of all, the possessor, will give us the possessed.
That love that gave a christ, how can he deny us any thing? that love that was so large as to give us the Lord of all, the possessor, will give us the possessed.
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The Apostle argues a good title the Church hath to all from this ground, All are yours, you are Christs,
The Apostle argues a good title the Church hath to all from this ground, All Are yours, you Are Christ,
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and Christ is Gods. 1 Cor. 3.22.23. God will not alwayes keepe his people in a bare title, and aright, we shall in time receive the promise, the things promised:and christ is God's 1 Cor. 3.22.23. God will not always keep his people in a bore title, and aright, we shall in time receive the promise, the things promised:
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Christ is given as the first fruits now, we shall have the harvest. Fourthly, The Saints are the heires of the earth, often stiled so in Scripture; christ is given as the First fruits now, we shall have the harvest. Fourthly, The Saints Are the Heirs of the earth, often styled so in Scripture;
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and the heire of the family is the prayse, the chiefe. For him are all things kept;
and the heir of the family is the praise, the chief. For him Are all things kept;
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The world is upheld for the Saints:
The world is upheld for the Saints:
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if they were out of it, God would speedily ruin it, as he did Sodom when Lot was out of it.
if they were out of it, God would speedily ruin it, as he did Sodom when Lot was out of it.
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It is given to Christ for his use to bring up his people in it, and he upholds it by the word of his power:
It is given to christ for his use to bring up his people in it, and he upholds it by the word of his power:
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and when his worke is finish'd he will take downe this stage, it is kept up for their sakes, and when his work is finished he will take down this stage, it is kept up for their sakes,
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and shall have its period when they are fit for it; Those dayes shall be shortned for the elects sake, Matth. 24.21. as that place is ordinarily understood of the end of the world:
and shall have its Period when they Are fit for it; Those days shall be shortened for the elects sake, Matthew 24.21. as that place is ordinarily understood of the end of the world:
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yea now although all men have a right to these outward things, yet God in the dispensation of them hath a speciall respect to his people.
yea now although all men have a right to these outward things, yet God in the Dispensation of them hath a special respect to his people.
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Egypt had the plenty of corne, and Ioseph to teach them the right use of that plenty,Egypt had the plenty of corn, and Ioseph to teach them the right use of that plenty,
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but Ioseph by faith saw it was for Iacobs posterity;
but Ioseph by faith saw it was for Iacobs posterity;
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God (sayes he to his brethren) sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, God (Says he to his brothers) sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth,
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and to save your lives by a great deliverance; Gen. 45 7. Egypt was Israels store-house:and to save your lives by a great deliverance; Gen. 45 7. Egypt was Israel's storehouse:
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Cyrus was advanced, for Jacob my servants sake, Isai. 45.4.Cyrus was advanced, for Jacob my Servants sake, Isaiah 45.4.
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so all the Kingdomes of the world pay a secret tribute to the Churches, and are intrusted as Guardians for the Saints in whom the inheritance is,
so all the Kingdoms of the world pay a secret tribute to the Churches, and Are Entrusted as Guardians for the Saints in whom the inheritance is,
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and he will one day call them to an account. Fifthly, God delights in the prosperity of his servants, Psal. 35.27.
and he will one day call them to an account. Fifthly, God delights in the Prosperity of his Servants, Psalm 35.27.
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As Princes delight to heape honours upon their favourites, so God takes pleasure in the greatnesse as well as in the goodnesse of his servants:
As Princes delight to heap honours upon their favourites, so God Takes pleasure in the greatness as well as in the Goodness of his Servants:
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he suffers in our afflictions, and rejoyces in our deliverances, In al our afflictions he is afflicted, he sympathizes with his Children if they are disquieted, he is restles, he is not satisfied, til his people are satisfied,
he suffers in our afflictions, and rejoices in our Deliverances, In all our afflictions he is afflicted, he sympathizes with his Children if they Are disquieted, he is restless, he is not satisfied, till his people Are satisfied,
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and see their desires upon their enemies. Sixthly, Gods honour and his peoples prosperity stand and fall together:
and see their Desires upon their enemies. Sixthly, God's honour and his peoples Prosperity stand and fallen together:
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when his Church suffers, himselfe and his name is reproach'd;
when his Church suffers, himself and his name is reproached;
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this considered, we may wonder that God hath indured his glory and people to be trampled upon thus long:
this considered, we may wonder that God hath endured his glory and people to be trampled upon thus long:
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God hath resolved to advance his name, and will not suffer another to weare it, therefore he will pull downe his enemies, whose power and greatnesse stands upon his glory.
God hath resolved to advance his name, and will not suffer Another to wear it, Therefore he will pull down his enemies, whose power and greatness Stands upon his glory.
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Seventhly, The Church must resemble Christ, as in his sufferings, so in his resurrection: Christ communicates his death to his people two wayes;
Seventhly, The Church must resemble christ, as in his sufferings, so in his resurrection: christ communicates his death to his people two ways;
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to their soules in mortification, and to their outward man in affliction:
to their Souls in mortification, and to their outward man in affliction:
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& so his resurrection is communicated to their soules in vivification or holines, and to their outward man in deliverance:
& so his resurrection is communicated to their Souls in vivification or holiness, and to their outward man in deliverance:
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Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Isa. 26.19.Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Isaiah 26.19.
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And thy dew is as the dew of herbes, and the earth shall cast out her dead, The Church hath its winter of humiliation, it shall have its spring of deliverance,
And thy due is as the due of herbs, and the earth shall cast out her dead, The Church hath its winter of humiliation, it shall have its spring of deliverance,
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and its summer of prosperity and happinesse, Thirdly, Our third worke is to prove, that this happinesse is yet to come.
and its summer of Prosperity and happiness, Thirdly, Our third work is to prove, that this happiness is yet to come.
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And this we shall cleare by Scripture, by Reason. First, By Scripture, 1 Cor. 15.24.
And this we shall clear by Scripture, by Reason. First, By Scripture, 1 Cor. 15.24.
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The Apostle there speaking of Christ, foretels that he must put downe all rule, and all authority,
The Apostle there speaking of christ, foretells that he must put down all Rule, and all Authority,
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and power, i.e. all his enemies, be they of rule, the highest degree; of authority, the middle or second degree;and power, i.e. all his enemies, be they of Rule, the highest degree; of Authority, the middle or second degree;
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or of power, the lowest and meanest; all must be subject to Christ; which the same Apostle speakes clearely of, as yet to come. Heb. 2.8. But now we see not yet all things put under him:
or of power, the lowest and Meanest; all must be Subject to christ; which the same Apostle speaks clearly of, as yet to come. Hebrew 2.8. But now we see not yet all things put under him:
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now the body cannot prosper till the head rules;
now the body cannot prosper till the head rules;
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the wife flourish till the husband raignes, nor are Christs enemies under his owne feet, till they are under the feet of his Church too.
the wife flourish till the husband reigns, nor Are Christ enemies under his own feet, till they Are under the feet of his Church too.
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Two reasons further yet cleare it. First, The Church never yet enjoyed this prosperity. Christ as yet hath appeared in a meane and despicable way, as in his person, so in his Church:
Two Reasons further yet clear it. First, The Church never yet enjoyed this Prosperity. christ as yet hath appeared in a mean and despicable Way, as in his person, so in his Church:
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both have beene alway buryed, as it were under reproach and persecution: sufferings have hitherto beene the Churches portion, first, from the Jewes, then from Rome heathenish, and now from Rome antichristian.
both have been always buried, as it were under reproach and persecution: sufferings have hitherto been the Churches portion, First, from the Jews, then from Room Heathenish, and now from Room Antichristian.
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Or if the Church hath had some breathing times of peace in some parts, they were but short fits, of no continuance;
Or if the Church hath had Some breathing times of peace in Some parts, they were but short fits, of no Continuance;
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and therefore not the prosperity here forespoken of, which is to be established, as a Sun that should never set, Isai. 60.20.
and Therefore not the Prosperity Here forespoken of, which is to be established, as a Sun that should never Set, Isaiah 60.20.
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Secondly, The happinesse here promised must be both to Jewes and Gentiles, as appeares in the two former Chapters,
Secondly, The happiness Here promised must be both to Jews and Gentiles, as appears in the two former Chapters,
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or at least to the Gentiles by the calling of the Jewes.
or At least to the Gentiles by the calling of the Jews.
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The Churches spreading her light, may be a meanes of the Jewes conversion, but the Jews conversion shall perfect the Churches light and happinesse.
The Churches spreading her Light, may be a means of the Jews conversion, but the jews conversion shall perfect the Churches Light and happiness.
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This is foretold What shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? It is true, the Church hath had some riches but it hath beene from the fall and diminishing of the Jewes, This is foretold What shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? It is true, the Church hath had Some riches but it hath been from the fallen and diminishing of the Jews,
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as vers. 12. But God hath reserved her perfect happinesse for the times of their restauration, which compared with her condition now shall be as life from the dead.
as vers. 12. But God hath reserved her perfect happiness for the times of their restauration, which compared with her condition now shall be as life from the dead.
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Amos prophecying of this happinesse, foretels it shall be then when he shall Raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen, Ames. 9.11.12. i.e. bring in the Jewes:Amos prophesying of this happiness, foretells it shall be then when he shall Raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen, Ames. 9.11.12. i.e. bring in the Jews:
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for then shall they possesse the remnant of Edom, the Gentiles that yet lye out, and the Heathen that are called by my name, those that are already come in:
for then shall they possess the remnant of Edom, the Gentiles that yet lie out, and the Heathen that Are called by my name, those that Are already come in:
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and when these shall be possessed by the Jewes, then will God for altogether close up all breaches,
and when these shall be possessed by the Jews, then will God for altogether close up all Breaches,
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and raise up all ruines, and so establish them together, the praise of the earth. Thirdly, the Churches happinesse must succeed Antichrists ruine:
and raise up all ruins, and so establish them together, the praise of the earth. Thirdly, the Churches happiness must succeed Antichrists ruin:
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as Babylon fals, so shall Zion rise, Dan. 7.21, 22. He prevailed against them till the ancient of dayes came;
as Babylon falls, so shall Zion rise, Dan. 7.21, 22. He prevailed against them till the ancient of days Come;
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and judgement was given to the Saints of the most High, and the time came that the Saints possessed the Kingdome. and judgement was given to the Saints of the most High, and the time Come that the Saints possessed the Kingdom.
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Antichrist now sits in the temple of God, and keepes out the Church, Christ must dispossesse him,
Antichrist now sits in the temple of God, and keeps out the Church, christ must dispossess him,
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before the Saints shall be possessed of the Kingdome. The whore is first judged, and then follow Halelujahs, Rev. 19.1. The first is yet to come, and so by consequence, the latter:
before the Saints shall be possessed of the Kingdom. The whore is First judged, and then follow Hallelujahs, Rev. 19.1. The First is yet to come, and so by consequence, the latter:
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so much power as he hath, so much misery the Church lyeth under.
so much power as he hath, so much misery the Church lies under.
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Fourthly, Our fourth worke is to cleare that the time of this happinesse is now approaching, that that Sunne is arising, that shall not goe downe againe.
Fourthly, Our fourth work is to clear that the time of this happiness is now approaching, that that Sun is arising, that shall not go down again.
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We doe not undertake determinately to demonstate any thing, Times and seasons are in the Fathers hands; We do not undertake determinately to demonstrate any thing, Times and seasons Are in the Father's hands;
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but shall onely endevour to discover some probable conjecturall grounds that God hath afforded for the quickning our faith,
but shall only endeavour to discover Some probable conjectural grounds that God hath afforded for the quickening our faith,
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and the encouraging of our hope. As,
and the encouraging of our hope. As,
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First, That abundance of the spirit of prayer, that God hath in these times powred out upon his people, much praying certainely prognosticates some speciall mercy:
First, That abundance of the Spirit of prayer, that God hath in these times poured out upon his people, much praying Certainly prognosticates Some special mercy:
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God doth not set his people to pray, but when he intends to give.
God does not Set his people to pray, but when he intends to give.
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When the 70. yeares were accomplished, and deliverance presently to be wrought, then he set Daniel on praying, Dan. 9.2, 3. He prayed before,
When the 70. Years were accomplished, and deliverance presently to be wrought, then he Set daniel on praying, Dan. 9.2, 3. He prayed before,
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but then he was set on to pray.
but then he was Set on to pray.
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And this was not the frame of Daniels spirit onely, but of all the people of God in those times,
And this was not the frame of Daniel's Spirit only, but of all the people of God in those times,
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as God foretold by Jeremiah it should be, Jer. 29.12, 13. Then shall ye call upon me,
as God foretold by Jeremiah it should be, Jer. 29.12, 13. Then shall you call upon me,
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and ye shall goe and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you;
and you shall go and pray unto me, and I will harken unto you;
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And ye shall seeke me and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And you shall seek me and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.
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Though they had prayed before, yet they should pray now as they had not done before, there should be somewhat peculiar in those prayers, they should goe, and doe it with all their hearts. And doe not the people of God in these times pray,
Though they had prayed before, yet they should pray now as they had not done before, there should be somewhat peculiar in those Prayers, they should go, and do it with all their hearts. And do not the people of God in these times pray,
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as though they were even set on to it by God? Are there not gone forth Armies of prayers steeled with faith and bold importunity, that are not daunted with the greatest difficulties? Are there not thousands that are resolved,
as though they were even Set on to it by God? are there not gone forth Armies of Prayers steeled with faith and bold importunity, that Are not daunted with the greatest difficulties? are there not thousands that Are resolved,
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neither to rest themselves nor give God any rest, till Christ is upon the throne and his enemies under his feet? And therefore surely our bondage begins to expire,
neither to rest themselves nor give God any rest, till christ is upon the throne and his enemies under his feet? And Therefore surely our bondage begins to expire,
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when his people shake off the spirit of bondage, and having received the spirit of adoption, have learned to cry Abba, Father.
when his people shake off the Spirit of bondage, and having received the Spirit of adoption, have learned to cry Abba, Father.
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Secondly, The multitude and continuall encrease of converts; a comfortable fore-runner of a rising condition, Act. 7.17. When the time of the promise drew nigh, the people grew and multiplyed in Egypt.
Secondly, The multitude and continual increase of converts; a comfortable forerunner of a rising condition, Act. 7.17. When the time of the promise drew High, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt.
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Cutting of stones, and hewing of timber is a signe God is about to build, not to pull downe.
Cutting of stones, and hewing of timber is a Signen God is about to built, not to pull down.
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God doth not use to beget children to the murtherer, nor encrease his fold to fat the sword of his enemies.
God does not use to beget children to the murderer, nor increase his fold to fat the sword of his enemies.
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When God is framing judgements He takes away his people from the evill to come;
When God is framing Judgments He Takes away his people from the evil to come;
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It is barrennesse presages destruction, but when he takes away their barrennesse, he takes away their shame, Isa. 54.2, 3, 4. When the Church hath many children, she shall not be afraid of her enemies in the gate. It is Barrenness presages destruction, but when he Takes away their Barrenness, he Takes away their shame, Isaiah 54.2, 3, 4. When the Church hath many children, she shall not be afraid of her enemies in the gate.
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Thirdly, The multitude of active and publicke spirits, when God sets Watchmen upon the wals, he entends not his people for a prey to their enemies.
Thirdly, The multitude of active and public spirits, when God sets Watchmen upon the walls, he intends not his people for a prey to their enemies.
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It is not ordinary for God to raise up singular meanes, and then to blast it,
It is not ordinary for God to raise up singular means, and then to blast it,
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nor to set up Moses and Phineas in the gap to save his people, and then to trample upon them.
nor to Set up Moses and Phinehas in the gap to save his people, and then to trample upon them.
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Spirits zealously affecting the honour of God, and the good of his people, are too precious to be lost.
Spirits zealously affecting the honour of God, and the good of his people, Are too precious to be lost.
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There is good hope we are going out of Babylon, when the Hee-goates goe before the Floches;
There is good hope we Are going out of Babylon, when the He-goats go before the Floches;
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men of publicke place and authority are active for reformation. When the Governours of Israel offer themselves willingly Iudg. 5.9. among the people, there is blessing at hand. Fourthly, The lights encrease. men of public place and Authority Are active for Reformation. When the Governors of Israel offer themselves willingly Judges 5.9. among the people, there is blessing At hand. Fourthly, The lights increase.
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This also is a signe of deliverance, Dan. 12.4. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be encreased:
This also is a Signen of deliverance, Dan. 12.4. Many shall run to and from, and knowledge shall be increased:
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when the end should come, then this should be.
when the end should come, then this should be.
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There is much darkenesse remaines among us, but the light scatters, and daily more stanes appeare in our firmament,
There is much darkness remains among us, but the Light scatters, and daily more stanes appear in our firmament,
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and the truth as readily embraced as it is dispersed. The morning beginnes to dawne, and we hope it will shine to perfect day.
and the truth as readily embraced as it is dispersed. The morning begins to dawn, and we hope it will shine to perfect day.
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Fifthly, We may read deliverance in the enemies rage, their wickednesse speakes the Churches mercy: Their destruction and the Churches salvation ripen together with their sins.
Fifthly, We may read deliverance in the enemies rage, their wickedness speaks the Churches mercy: Their destruction and the Churches salvation ripen together with their Sins.
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The devils rage when it is violent, it is not long, Apoc. 12.12. Rejoyce ye heavens, i.e. the Saints;
The Devils rage when it is violent, it is not long, Apocalypse 12.12. Rejoice you heavens, i.e. the Saints;
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Woe to the inhabitants of the Earth, and of the Sea, i. e. the wicked and ungodly:Woe to the inhabitants of the Earth, and of the Sea, i. e. the wicked and ungodly:
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For the devill is come downe having great wrath. For the Devil is come down having great wrath.
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What? can this be matter of joy? Yes, because he hath but a short time.
What? can this be matter of joy? Yes, Because he hath but a short time.
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Men that resist the truth shall proceed no further, when their folly becomes manifest to all men, 2 Tim. 3.8, 9. When mens wickednesse makes them publicke fooles, it will not prevaile much longer.Men that resist the truth shall proceed no further, when their folly becomes manifest to all men, 2 Tim. 3.8, 9. When men's wickedness makes them public Fools, it will not prevail much longer.
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When mens wickednesse is so notorious that the world can point them out, then Gods judgement will quickly find them out.
When men's wickedness is so notorious that the world can point them out, then God's judgement will quickly find them out.
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And such are there in our times:
And such Are there in our times:
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so hellish is their malice, their oathes, their blasphemies, that they are become an abhorring to men;
so hellish is their malice, their Oaths, their Blasphemies, that they Are become an abhorring to men;
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and therefore surely God will ere long case himselfe and his Church of them:
and Therefore surely God will ere long case himself and his Church of them:
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doubtlesse the devill rides his servants so furiously, that they will quickely be at their journeyes end.
doubtless the Devil rides his Servants so furiously, that they will quickly be At their journeys end.
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Sixthly, The shaking of the Germaine Empire, that great Bulwark of the beast, speakes the wrath of God bordering upon the man of sin.
Sixthly, The shaking of the Germane Empire, that great Bulwark of the beast, speaks the wrath of God bordering upon the man of since.
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It is neerer then a borderer: God hath powred out some wrath upon the very Throne of the Beast.
It is nearer then a borderer: God hath poured out Some wrath upon the very Throne of the Beast.
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Prelacy is by some late and sound Expositours conceived to be that Throne;
Prelacy is by Some late and found Expositors conceived to be that Throne;
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and we have seene it pulled downe in Scotland; darkned in England. Yea, may not a strict observer see the beginnings of dissolution and breakings, in the very Kingdome of the beast it selfe? Doe not the toes of the feet of the image discover themselves to be part iron and part clay? the clay, the people, wearyed and worne out with the weight,
and we have seen it pulled down in Scotland; darkened in England. Yea, may not a strict observer see the beginnings of dissolution and breakings, in the very Kingdom of the beast it self? Do not the toes of the feet of the image discover themselves to be part iron and part clay? the clay, the people, wearied and worn out with the weight,
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and hardnesse, and roughnesse of the iron, i. e. papall tyranny and oppression, beginne to unclose and crumble off from them.
and hardness, and roughness of the iron, i. e. papal tyranny and oppression, begin to unclose and crumble off from them.
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Seventhly, May we not see the stone cut off the mountaine without hands, i. e. the Kingdome of Christ, scorned and trampled on:
Seventhly, May we not see the stone Cut off the mountain without hands, i. e. the Kingdom of christ, scorned and trampled on:
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but yet firme and strong, as a stone, growing bigger and bigger toward a mountaine? Thus hath Reformation both in England and Scotland hitherto proceeded.
but yet firm and strong, as a stone, growing bigger and bigger towards a mountain? Thus hath Reformation both in England and Scotland hitherto proceeded.
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Its beginnings were at first contemptible, and knew no other name but sedition, faction, and rebellion;
Its beginnings were At First contemptible, and knew no other name but sedition, faction, and rebellion;
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yet, as it were without hands, by rare, invisible, and unexpected providences, beyond what we were able to aske or thinke, they have stood, and prospered.
yet, as it were without hands, by rare, invisible, and unexpected providences, beyond what we were able to ask or think, they have stood, and prospered.
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Now are not these the buds and tender leaves of the figures, whereby we may conclude the summer is nigh? May we not say with our Saviour, When you see all these things, know that it is neere even at the doores? Are not these hopefull signes, that the day of the Churches Redemption drawes nigh? May we not salute the Church as the Spirit doth, Cant. 6.10. Who is she that looketh forth as the morning? Are not these the mornings of deliverance? Sure if our sins doe not blast these blossomes and Hinder good things from us, we shall soone reape the fruite of our prayers.
Now Are not these the buds and tender leaves of the figures, whereby we may conclude the summer is High? May we not say with our Saviour, When you see all these things, know that it is near even At the doors? are not these hopeful Signs, that the day of the Churches Redemption draws High? May we not salute the Church as the Spirit does, Cant 6.10. Who is she that looks forth as the morning? are not these the morning's of deliverance? Sure if our Sins do not blast these blossoms and Hinder good things from us, we shall soon reap the fruit of our Prayers.
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We dare not limit the holy one of Israel: but though the children are come to their birth, he may delay the time of bringing forth,
We Dare not limit the holy one of Israel: but though the children Are come to their birth, he may Delay the time of bringing forth,
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or make us pay deare for these mercies. We may suffer many throwes and pangs, but we will say as Joshuah, Numb. 14.8. If the Lord delight in us, he will bring us into this good land.
or make us pay deer for these Mercies. We may suffer many throws and pangs, but we will say as Joshua, Numb. 14.8. If the Lord delight in us, he will bring us into this good land.
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If we were fit for it, we should now see Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
If we were fit for it, we should now see Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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Our third point is, It is the duty of all that make mention of the Lord, to give him no rest till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Our third point is, It is the duty of all that make mention of the Lord, to give him no rest till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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Which we purpose to handle by way of application to the former point. We see Zion hath right to glorious mercies;
Which we purpose to handle by Way of application to the former point. We see Zion hath right to glorious Mercies;
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these mercies are reserved for these latter times. God hath not left us without some comfortable hopes, that the worke is now begun:
these Mercies Are reserved for these latter times. God hath not left us without Some comfortable hope's, that the work is now begun:
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these things have beene cleared to us.
these things have been cleared to us.
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The next thing will be seasonable to shew what God requires of us, what we must doe to obtaine these blessings:
The next thing will be seasonable to show what God requires of us, what we must do to obtain these blessings:
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The Prophet tels us we must Give him no rest. For the handling this, we shall shew,
The Prophet tells us we must Give him no rest. For the handling this, we shall show,
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1. What we must doe to make God restlesse. 2. In what manner it must be done.
1. What we must do to make God restless. 2. In what manner it must be done.
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3. The subject of our worke, the things to be laboured for, which will make Jerusalem a praise in the earth, and so conclude.
3. The Subject of our work, the things to be laboured for, which will make Jerusalem a praise in the earth, and so conclude.
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1 What must we doe that God may have no rest? First, We must pray earnestly, fervently, constantly.
1 What must we do that God may have no rest? First, We must pray earnestly, fervently, constantly.
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Prayer workes upon him, an engine ordained by himselfe, to over-come himselfe, a cord to binde himselfe, a strength that he hath promised to yeeld to,
Prayer works upon him, an engine ordained by himself, to overcome himself, a cord to bind himself, a strength that he hath promised to yield to,
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yea, an authority that he hath promised to obey: Concerning the worke of my hands, command ye me, Esay 45.11. Prayer will over-rule God to any thing that is for our good:
yea, an Authority that he hath promised to obey: Concerning the work of my hands, command you me, Isaiah 45.11. Prayer will overrule God to any thing that is for our good:
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It will bow downe his eare, pull his hand out of his bosome, his sword out of his sheath against his enemies, put up his sword when it is drawne against his people:
It will bow down his ear, pull his hand out of his bosom, his sword out of his sheath against his enemies, put up his sword when it is drawn against his people:
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The Lord is at the call of his peoples prayers, Nigh unto all them that call upon him, Psall 145.18.
The Lord is At the call of his peoples Prayers, High unto all them that call upon him, Psalm 145.18.
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Yea, to doe for them what ever they aske, He will fulfill the desire of them that feare him, ver. 19. Ready to doe for them,
Yea, to do for them what ever they ask, He will fulfil the desire of them that Fear him, ver. 19. Ready to do for them,
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and as large in doing, he will doe all, satisfie their desires. Prayer is the worke of Gods Spirit in us, and therefore cannot be in vaine.
and as large in doing, he will do all, satisfy their Desires. Prayer is the work of God's Spirit in us, and Therefore cannot be in vain.
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Faithfull prayer was never lost, nor never shall while God is true. We have had experience of the power of it.
Faithful prayer was never lost, nor never shall while God is true. We have had experience of the power of it.
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It hath strangely produced meanes, qualifyed, and fitted meanes, wonderfully protected meanes, united meanes, prospered meanes, wrought through difficulties, discovered and defeated designes.
It hath strangely produced means, qualified, and fitted means, wonderfully protected means, united means, prospered means, wrought through difficulties, discovered and defeated designs.
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If we cease not begging, God will not cease giving. While Moses hands are held up Israel must prevaile.
If we cease not begging, God will not cease giving. While Moses hands Are held up Israel must prevail.
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Therefore you that make mention of Gods name, every soule that professes the Lord Jesus, pray;
Therefore you that make mention of God's name, every soul that Professes the Lord jesus, pray;
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you that have any interest in a God, improve it now; you that ever found the sweetnesse of prayer, pray now;
you that have any Interest in a God, improve it now; you that ever found the sweetness of prayer, pray now;
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if ever you seriously tooke the name of God into your mouthes, set to the worke now:
if ever you seriously took the name of God into your mouths, Set to the work now:
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pray for life, for liberties, for Religion, ordinances; for pretious peace, for establishing and perfecting mercies. Difficulties are in the way;
pray for life, for Liberties, for Religion, ordinances; for precious peace, for establishing and perfecting Mercies. Difficulties Are in the Way;
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if we continue begging, God must yeeld; if we be not weary of praying, he must be weary of denying:
if we continue begging, God must yield; if we be not weary of praying, he must be weary of denying:
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We hope there are many of Jacobs generation in this Kingdome. We hope there Are many of Jacobs generation in this Kingdom.
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Let us resolve to lay hold of God, to wrastle with him, and not to let him goe, till he hath given us the blessing.
Let us resolve to lay hold of God, to wrestle with him, and not to let him go, till he hath given us the blessing.
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If we have Jacobs spirit, we shall have his successe, and amongst other mercies, enjoy this, See the face of our King, as the face of God, as Jacob saw the face of his brother.
If we have Jacobs Spirit, we shall have his success, and among other Mercies, enjoy this, See the face of our King, as the face of God, as Jacob saw the face of his brother.
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Secondly, As we must pray, so we must doe; worke in prayer, and worke with prayer. Secondly, As we must pray, so we must do; work in prayer, and work with prayer.
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Our prayer must be NONLATINALPHABET, James 5.16. working prayer: We must Pray without ceasing, 1 Thess. 5.17. Semper or are, est semper operari.
Our prayer must be, James 5.16. working prayer: We must Pray without ceasing, 1 Thess 5.17. Semper or Are, est semper operari.
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Aug. To pray alwayes, is to follow our prayers with our hands, and to be alwayes in our actions, what we are in our prayers:Aug. To pray always, is to follow our Prayers with our hands, and to be always in our actions, what we Are in our Prayers:
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it is not all the sense of the place, but a good glosse. God loves to see our prayers live in our deeds.
it is not all the sense of the place, but a good gloss. God loves to see our Prayers live in our Deeds.
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It is unbeleefe, base feare, or worse; hypocrisie, to say to God in private, what we will not act in publicke.
It is unbelief, base Fear, or Worse; hypocrisy, to say to God in private, what we will not act in public.
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We should shew more faith and sincerity in our petitions, if we would faithfully endevour what we aske,
We should show more faith and sincerity in our petitions, if we would faithfully endeavour what we ask,
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and sooner obtaine an answer of our desires. And this is a way to give God no rest.
and sooner obtain an answer of our Desires. And this is a Way to give God no rest.
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If God be bound to attend the prayers of his people, much more their actions and labours that are for him:
If God be bound to attend the Prayers of his people, much more their actions and labours that Are for him:
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For there is more of himselfe imployed and laid out in his servants paines, more faith, more zeale, more gifts, more wisdome, besides the hazard of their persons, estates, liberties,
For there is more of himself employed and laid out in his Servants pains, more faith, more zeal, more Gifts, more Wisdom, beside the hazard of their Persons, estates, Liberties,
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and lives, if the worke be (as they are commonly) dangerous and difficult. Therefore as we must watch unto prayer; so must we all, 1 Pet. 4.7.
and lives, if the work be (as they Are commonly) dangerous and difficult. Therefore as we must watch unto prayer; so must we all, 1 Pet. 4.7.
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especially watchmen, men of publicke place, watch, labour, travaile, never hold their peace, consult, speake, write, doe all that their place gives them leave to doe,
especially watchmen, men of public place, watch, labour, travail, never hold their peace, consult, speak, write, do all that their place gives them leave to do,
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for the repairing of Zions breaches. Davids counsell to Solomon is seasonable, 1 Chro. 22.16.
for the repairing of Zions Breaches. Davids counsel to Solomon is seasonable, 1 Chro 22.16.
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Arise therefore and be doing, and the Lord be with thee, While we are working for him, he will not be absent, they may be sure of his presence,Arise Therefore and be doing, and the Lord be with thee, While we Are working for him, he will not be absent, they may be sure of his presence,
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and so of assistance, and successe, that set their hands to the worke of the Lord.
and so of assistance, and success, that Set their hands to the work of the Lord.
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If yet any shall thinke that this branch of our instruction doth not naturally flow from the precept of the Prophet here, Give him no rest; yet let him consider the former verse, which commands action:
If yet any shall think that this branch of our instruction does not naturally flow from the precept of the Prophet Here, Give him no rest; yet let him Consider the former verse, which commands actium:
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and withall, that he handle this, not onely as a distinct point, but as application of the former point:
and withal, that he handle this, not only as a distinct point, but as application of the former point:
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so the ingraffing this instruction, to doe, is reasonable, as I conceive, in the other respect, it is naturall.
so the Engrafting this instruction, to do, is reasonable, as I conceive, in the other respect, it is natural.
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Secondly, But how must we pray and worke, so as God may be affected and have no rest? Thats our second thing,
Secondly, But how must we pray and work, so as God may be affected and have no rest? Thats our second thing,
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and for our direction in it. First, We must be such, whose persons are accepted and qualified.
and for our direction in it. First, We must be such, whose Persons Are accepted and qualified.
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Such the Prophet calls to the worke as make mention of the Lord, such they had need to be, men that make mention of the Lord in Truth, men of particular interest in God, and speciall acquaintance with him.
Such the Prophet calls to the work as make mention of the Lord, such they had need to be, men that make mention of the Lord in Truth, men of particular Interest in God, and special acquaintance with him.
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As for wicked men, their Prayers are an abomination, and so are all their services, God cares not for the helpe of his enemies.
As for wicked men, their Prayers Are an abomination, and so Are all their services, God Cares not for the help of his enemies.
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Such as are admirted to the present worke of the Lord, had need be holy,
Such as Are admirted to the present work of the Lord, had need be holy,
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because they will have often occasion to come into his presence for assistance, counsell, direction, incouragement;
Because they will have often occasion to come into his presence for assistance, counsel, direction, encouragement;
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and God will be sanctified of all those that draw neare to him.
and God will be sanctified of all those that draw near to him.
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God smote Uzzah for laying his hand upon the Arke, for want of a Leviticall and ceremoniall holinesse:
God smote Uzzah for laying his hand upon the Ark, for want of a Levitical and ceremonial holiness:
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how much more displeasing will it be for men to intrude themselses upon Gods worke without true and spirituall holinesse:
how much more displeasing will it be for men to intrude themselses upon God's work without true and spiritual holiness:
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you cannot worke for God, nor from God, except you be in God; not from divine strength, nor to divine ends;
you cannot work for God, nor from God, except you be in God; not from divine strength, nor to divine ends;
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and so will want comfort and successe.
and so will want Comfort and success.
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You are to conflict with spirituall enemies, To wrastle with Principalities, Powers, the Rulers of the darknesse of this world, against spirituall wickednesses in high places, that I may allude to that of the Apostle, Ephe. 6.12.
You Are to conflict with spiritual enemies, To wrestle with Principalities, Powers, the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in high places, that I may allude to that of the Apostle, Ephes 6.12.
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And therefore you had need of spirituall weapons. You are to helpe build a spirituall house, so the Church is called, 1 Pet. 2.5. And therefore need spirituall tooles.
And Therefore you had need of spiritual weapons. You Are to help built a spiritual house, so the Church is called, 1 Pet. 2.5. And Therefore need spiritual tools.
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You have Church-worke, as well as Common-wealth-worke, to remove superstition as well as oppression;
You have Church work, as well as Common-wealth-worke, to remove Superstition as well as oppression;
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How can you tender the consciences of others, if your owne consciences be not tender? How will you provide sincere milke of the word for poore babes, that cry to you,
How can you tender the Consciences of Others, if your own Consciences be not tender? How will you provide sincere milk of the word for poor babes, that cry to you,
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if you have not tasted that the Lord is gracious? You had need be as patriots of your Country,
if you have not tasted that the Lord is gracious? You had need be as patriots of your Country,
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so friends of Christ, and children of the Kingdome.
so Friends of christ, and children of the Kingdom.
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Otherwise, if God should prosper the worke in your hands, and inable you to build up a mountaine, of holinesse, you would effect that, which when you have done, you could not affect.
Otherwise, if God should prosper the work in your hands, and inable you to built up a mountain, of holiness, you would Effect that, which when you have done, you could not affect.
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Or doe, as it is said of them that built Noahs Arke, that they perished in the flood;
Or do, as it is said of them that built Noahs Ark, that they perished in the flood;
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you may saye a poore Kingdome from shipwracke, and perish in the condemnation of the world.
you may say a poor Kingdom from shipwreck, and perish in the condemnation of the world.
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Grace is honourable, and fits men for the most honourable service.
Grace is honourable, and fits men for the most honourable service.
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We may say of parts and learning, that they have done vertuously, but Grace excelleth them all. This is the first, Men that will give him no rest, must be men that know him, and are knowne of him:
We may say of parts and learning, that they have done virtuously, but Grace excels them all. This is the First, Men that will give him no rest, must be men that know him, and Are known of him:
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he will receive petitions by hands of them in office to him, by servants and Secretaries.
he will receive petitions by hands of them in office to him, by Servants and Secretary's.
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Secondly, They that will give God no rest, must pray and worke in faith. Faith workes upon his promise, and so prevailes with him.
Secondly, They that will give God no rest, must pray and work in faith. Faith works upon his promise, and so prevails with him.
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It is very powerfull, James 5.15. The prayer of Faith shall save the sicke.
It is very powerful, James 5.15. The prayer of Faith shall save the sick.
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Faith hath a strange faculty to knocke at Gods doore, yea, at his breast, goe into his presence, plead,
Faith hath a strange faculty to knock At God's door, yea, At his breast, go into his presence, plead,
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and reason with him, require an account of his Promise, Power, and faithfulnesse;
and reason with him, require an account of his Promise, Power, and faithfulness;
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Where is thy promise in which thou causedst me to trust? Yea, to dive into his bowels, and search into them;Where is thy promise in which thou causedst me to trust? Yea, to dive into his bowels, and search into them;
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Where are thy bowels? Faith is as necessary in working as in praying. Faith is mighty, yea, can doe what God can doe.Where Are thy bowels? Faith is as necessary in working as in praying. Faith is mighty, yea, can do what God can do.
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To beleeve is difficult, but to him that beleeves, nothing is impossible. If ye have faith as a graine of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountaine, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove.
To believe is difficult, but to him that believes, nothing is impossible. If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove.
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And nothing shall be unpossible unto you. Faith as a graine of Mustard-seed, parva, humilis, small, of no account;And nothing shall be unpossible unto you. Faith as a grain of Mustard seed, parva, Humilis, small, of no account;
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but it must be as Mustard-seed, acris, fervida; it must be lively, have acrimony and vivacity,
but it must be as Mustard seed, acris, fervida; it must be lively, have acrimony and vivacity,
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and then it may remove mountaines. It is an Hyperbole, and here is the summe of it;
and then it may remove Mountains. It is an Hyperbole, and Here is the sum of it;
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what ever may be to the glory of God, or the good of his Church, be it never so difficult, Faith will effect it.
what ever may be to the glory of God, or the good of his Church, be it never so difficult, Faith will Effect it.
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Yea, a little active faith shall doe great things, a graine remove a mountaine. Although things be as stout and unyeelding as mountaines,
Yea, a little active faith shall do great things, a grain remove a mountain. Although things be as stout and unyielding as Mountains,
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as strong and firme as mountaines, as ancient as the everlasting hils, yet faith may remove them,
as strong and firm as Mountains, as ancient as the everlasting hills, yet faith may remove them,
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if they stand in the way of Gods glory.
if they stand in the Way of God's glory.
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You may read of the nobleacts of Faith, Heb. 11. Amongst other wonders in ver. 33. By Faith men overcame Kingdomes.
You may read of the nobleacts of Faith, Hebrew 11. among other wonders in ver. 33. By Faith men overcame Kingdoms.
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If faith could conquer Kingdomes, can it not preserve Kingdomes, and reforme them? Faith workes by that power that accounts the Nations as a deep of a Bucket, Isa. 40.15. as the small dust of the ballance, and 〈 ◊ 〉 take up the Isles as a very little thing.
If faith could conquer Kingdoms, can it not preserve Kingdoms, and reform them? Faith works by that power that accounts the nations as a deep of a Bucket, Isaiah 40.15. as the small dust of the balance, and 〈 ◊ 〉 take up the Isles as a very little thing.
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Therefore in all your great consultations act in faith. Faith will keepe you to a rule, and so make you exact in justice:
Therefore in all your great Consultations act in faith. Faith will keep you to a Rule, and so make you exact in Justice:
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Faith will waite upon God for a command, and so will never be found in any unwarranted course.
Faith will wait upon God for a command, and so will never be found in any unwarranted course.
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It saith as Moses to God, Exod. 33.15.
It Says as Moses to God, Exod 33.15.
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If thy presence goe not with me, carry us not hence, Faith will have a finger of direction,If thy presence go not with me, carry us not hence, Faith will have a finger of direction,
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and then doubts not of a hand of protection. It will have a word of precept, and then distrusts not another of promise.
and then doubts not of a hand of protection. It will have a word of precept, and then distrusts not Another of promise.
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Faith will goe forth in no strength but Gods; not in the strength of parts, policy, or multitude;
Faith will go forth in no strength but God's; not in the strength of parts, policy, or multitude;
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as David went out against the Philistine, not with sword, speare, and shield, But (saith he) I come against thee in the name of the Lord of Hoastes.
as David went out against the Philistine, not with sword, spear, and shield, But (Says he) I come against thee in the name of the Lord of Hosts.
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See now he couches himselfe under this name of God by Faith, when he was beset with dangers, Psal. 118.9, 10, 11, 12. It is better ta••ust in the Lord,
See now he couches himself under this name of God by Faith, when he was beset with dangers, Psalm 118.9, 10, 11, 12. It is better ta••ust in the Lord,
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then to put confidence in Princes. He makes a wise choyce. Princes may erre and faile, but Ile take part with God and his cause:then to put confidence in Princes. He makes a wise choice. Princes may err and fail, but I'll take part with God and his cause:
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being thus resolved for God rather then men, though Princes, he proposes his enemies, ver. 10. All Nations compassed me about.
being thus resolved for God rather then men, though Princes, he proposes his enemies, ver. 10. All nations compassed me about.
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No lesse then Nations against buth, yea all Nations, and they compassing him about. Well, let the 〈 ◊ 〉, he knew whom he had beleeved, In the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
No less then nations against Buth, yea all nations, and they compassing him about. Well, let the 〈 ◊ 〉, he knew whom he had believed, In the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
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They come upon him againe with renewed strength, and malice, ver. 11. They compassed me about, yea, they compassed me about;
They come upon him again with renewed strength, and malice, ver. 11. They compassed me about, yea, they compassed me about;
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he kept to his first strength, In the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
he kept to his First strength, In the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
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His adversaries are more inraged, ver. 12. They compassed me about as Bees. Bees for multitude, winged with fury, armed with weapons, stings;
His Adversaries Are more enraged, ver. 12. They compassed me about as Bees. Bees for multitude, winged with fury, armed with weapons, stings;
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yet they could not afright nor weary his faith:
yet they could not affright nor weary his faith:
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his old shield was sure, For in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
his old shield was sure, For in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
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Faith would make us impregnable, invincible. Take therefore Davids resolution in another place, Psal. 44.67. I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
Faith would make us impregnable, invincible. Take Therefore Davids resolution in Another place, Psalm 44.67. I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
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But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us. But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
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Faith onely can furnish you with weapons fit for those you have to deale with.
Faith only can furnish you with weapons fit for those you have to deal with.
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Your adversaries are Antichristian, they that will deale with such, must come armed with the blood of the Lamb,
Your Adversaries Are Antichristian, they that will deal with such, must come armed with the blood of the Lamb,
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and the word of their testimony, Apoc. 12.11. And faith onely knowes how to use these.and the word of their testimony, Apocalypse 12.11. And faith only knows how to use these.
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You should carry the blood of the Lambe alwaies about you, weare it in your hearts,
You should carry the blood of the Lamb always about you, wear it in your hearts,
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and thinke you have to doe with the enemies of that Christ that shed his blood for you, against those that trample that blood under their feet by their superstition and prophanenesse, such as are bloody enemies, that thirst for the blood of Saints.
and think you have to do with the enemies of that christ that shed his blood for you, against those that trample that blood under their feet by their Superstition and profaneness, such as Are bloody enemies, that thirst for the blood of Saints.
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Faith will strengthen your hearts by the Word of God, and assure you, that in all your paines, you worke in the belly of a promise,
Faith will strengthen your hearts by the Word of God, and assure you, that in all your pains, you work in the belly of a promise,
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and what you doe is to make God faithfull;
and what you do is to make God faithful;
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you are doing that which he hath promised to doe himselfe, advance his Sonne, and pull downe his enemies. You want establishing mercies:
you Are doing that which he hath promised to do himself, advance his Son, and pull down his enemies. You want establishing Mercies:
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If you will not beleeve, you shall not be established, Isay 7.9. You want conquering mercies:If you will not believe, you shall not be established, Saiah 7.9. You want conquering Mercies:
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This is the victory that overcommeth the world, even your Faith. This is the victory that Overcometh the world, even your Faith.
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Nothing can stand against Faith, Resist the devill (stedfast in Faith) and he will flye from you.
Nothing can stand against Faith, Resist the Devil (steadfast in Faith) and he will fly from you.
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If God give more faith, we need not feare more difficulties.
If God give more faith, we need not Fear more difficulties.
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We may say as Paul, I can doe all things through Christ that strengtheneth me, Philip. 4.13. Dye under enemies, or live to conquer them.
We may say as Paul, I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me, Philip. 4.13. Dye under enemies, or live to conquer them.
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Therefore beleeve and you shall see the glory of God; Joh. 11.40. and Jerasalem a praise in the earth.
Therefore believe and you shall see the glory of God; John 11.40. and Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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Thirdly, If you would give God no rest, you must in praying and doing quit your selves,
Thirdly, If you would give God no rest, you must in praying and doing quit your selves,
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and seeke the glory of God and the good of the Church. First, you must not seeke your selves.
and seek the glory of God and the good of the Church. First, you must not seek your selves.
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Selfe is too base and low a thing to move a God with;
Self is too base and low a thing to move a God with;
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as at all times, so now especially, selfe must be below your thoughts, and not worth your meanest considerations;
as At all times, so now especially, self must be below your thoughts, and not worth your Meanest considerations;
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You especially I speake to, whom God hath taken up into the mount, as Moses, to doe his businesse,
You especially I speak to, whom God hath taken up into the mount, as Moses, to do his business,
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and to bring to us just and righteous lawes;
and to bring to us just and righteous laws;
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You must now doe as the Church is exhorted to doe, Psal. 45.10, 11. Forget thy Fathers house, thinke not of raising your estates, advancing your selves or your posterity;
You must now do as the Church is exhorted to do, Psalm 45.10, 11. Forget thy Father's house, think not of raising your estates, advancing your selves or your posterity;
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So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty, The King of heaven will take pleasure in you,So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty, The King of heaven will take pleasure in you,
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and he will make the King on earth delight in you. Would you overcome difficulties without? labour first to overcome your selves.
and he will make the King on earth delight in you. Would you overcome difficulties without? labour First to overcome your selves.
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You can doe nothing great and honourable, so long as selfe hath any power in you.
You can do nothing great and honourable, so long as self hath any power in you.
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Selfe and sinister ends would blast and undermine your consultations, and divide you into as many wayes as you are men, (If every man should seeke his owne,
Self and sinister ends would blast and undermine your Consultations, and divide you into as many ways as you Are men, (If every man should seek his own,
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and not the things of Iesus Christ:) which would be a mischeife that hell it selfe could not parallel;and not the things of Iesus christ:) which would be a mischief that hell it self could not parallel;
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to speake our thoughts, we feare no treason but selfe.
to speak our thoughts, we Fear no treason but self.
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If you continue all to seeke the glory of God, you will be too strong for any power either to divide or breake.
If you continue all to seek the glory of God, you will be too strong for any power either to divide or break.
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The first step of Israels deliverance was Moses stepping out of him selfe: Heb. 11.24, 25, 26. He refused to be called the sonne of Pharaohs daughter.
The First step of Israel's deliverance was Moses stepping out of him self: Hebrew 11.24, 25, 26. He refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter.
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God would not imploy him till he had learned to refuse Court offers;
God would not employ him till he had learned to refuse Court offers;
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Chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season.
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A good patterne for publike persons; rather be poore with honesty and a good cause, then rise by Apostasy.
A good pattern for public Persons; rather be poor with honesty and a good cause, then rise by Apostasy.
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And had he not continued faithfull and constant in selfe-denyall, Israel had beene lost. Exod. 32.10. It was a hard pull.
And had he not continued faithful and constant in self-denial, Israel had been lost. Exod 32.10. It was a hard pull.
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God was angry and would have consumed Israel; there was nothing lay in the way but Moses his sincerity and faithfulnesse to the cause.
God was angry and would have consumed Israel; there was nothing lay in the Way but Moses his sincerity and faithfulness to the cause.
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If he could be wrought off, the businesse was at an end.
If he could be wrought off, the business was At an end.
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God himselfe tries him, Let me alone, &c. and I will make of thee a great Nation.
God himself tries him, Let me alone, etc. and I will make of thee a great nation.
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I will make thee great, and raise thy house to a Nation.
I will make thee great, and raise thy house to a nation.
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But Moses is deafe to such offers, he will not be taken off so, he pursues his worke faithfully, nothing will serve him but Israels deliverance:
But Moses is deaf to such offers, he will not be taken off so, he pursues his work faithfully, nothing will serve him but Israel's deliverance:
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such faithfulnesse to the cause of God had you need have. The Apostle tels us, 1 Tim. 6.9. They that will be rich, fall into temptation, and asnare, and into many foolish and hurtfull lusts, which drowne men in perdition and destruction.
such faithfulness to the cause of God had you need have. The Apostle tells us, 1 Tim. 6.9. They that will be rich, fallen into temptation, and asnare, and into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which drown men in perdition and destruction.
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If you will be rich or great, you will have temptations, and fall and drowne too in perdition.
If you will be rich or great, you will have temptations, and fallen and drown too in perdition.
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You, and Cause, and Kingdome, and all will drowne and perish, if selfe-ends bias you.
You, and Cause, and Kingdom, and all will drown and perish, if self-ends bias you.
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Saul went right a while, till faire Agag, and the fat of Amaleh lay in his way, till a rich booty turned him from his obedience, see the story 1 Sam. 15. and the dangerous consequence of it.Saul went right a while, till fair Agag, and the fat of Amaleh lay in his Way, till a rich booty turned him from his Obedience, see the story 1 Sam. 15. and the dangerous consequence of it.
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What ever pretence he had for his sinne, in sparing those wicked enemies of the Church, that the people would have it, and it was for sacrifice;
What ever pretence he had for his sin, in sparing those wicked enemies of the Church, that the people would have it, and it was for sacrifice;
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yet saith Samuel to him, ver. 26. Thou hast rejected the Word of the Lord, and the Lord hath rejected thee from being King over Israel.
yet Says Samuel to him, ver. 26. Thou hast rejected the Word of the Lord, and the Lord hath rejected thee from being King over Israel.
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Neither people, nor false piety, nor pity, can excuse neglect of Justice in Governours.
Neither people, nor false piety, nor pity, can excuse neglect of justice in Governors.
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If you would doe great things for God, you must not now seeke great things for your selves.
If you would do great things for God, you must not now seek great things for your selves.
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Indeed you must be above the world and your selves.
Indeed you must be above the world and your selves.
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You had need be more then men, such as John Baptist was, your worke is like his, to pull downe mountaines, and exalt vallies, to make crooked things straight, and rough things smooth.
You had need be more then men, such as John Baptist was, your work is like his, to pull down Mountains, and exalt valleys, to make crooked things straight, and rough things smooth.
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And as he had, so you have to deale with a generation of Vipers. Now our Saviour shewes by way of question, what he was not,
And as he had, so you have to deal with a generation of Vipers. Now our Saviour shows by Way of question, what he was not,
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and what he was, Matth. 11.7, 8, 9. What went you out to see? a reed shaken with the wind? No, he was no light unstable man, that would fluctuate and vacillate at every wind of threatning greatnesse.
and what he was, Matthew 11.7, 8, 9. What went you out to see? a reed shaken with the wind? No, he was no Light unstable man, that would fluctuate and vacillate At every wind of threatening greatness.
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What went you out to see? A man cloathed in soft rayment? No, such they are in Kings houses. John was no such man:What went you out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? No, such they Are in Kings houses. John was no such man:
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he could not suite Herods humour, nor flatter his sinnes. He would not alter his habit of Camels haire, the Court could not change him.
he could not suit Herods humour, nor flatter his Sins. He would not altar his habit of Camels hair, the Court could not change him.
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What then went you out to see? a Prophet? Yea, I say more then a Prophet. What then went you out to see? a Prophet? Yea, I say more then a Prophet.
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Such should you be, neither shaken with threatnings, nor won by softnesse, men stedfast in justice,
Such should you be, neither shaken with threatenings, nor wone by softness, men steadfast in Justice,
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yea Counsellers, and more then Counsellers. As you may not seeke your selves, so you must seeke the honour of God:
yea Counsellers, and more then Counsellers. As you may not seek your selves, so you must seek the honour of God:
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that's the way to be more then men in our actions, to be divine in our ends.
that's the Way to be more then men in our actions, to be divine in our ends.
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All other ends are too low for the meanest man, much more for so great a Councell.
All other ends Are too low for the Meanest man, much more for so great a Council.
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This is the way to prevaile with God: •he readily imbraces any proposition this way. If any man have a designe to advance his name;
This is the Way to prevail with God: •he readily embraces any proposition this Way. If any man have a Design to advance his name;
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what ever be the impediments, it must prosper: for you cannot have a thought this way, but God will second it.
what ever be the impediments, it must prosper: for you cannot have a Thought this Way, but God will second it.
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He can as soone desert himselfe, as those that worke for his glory.
He can as soon desert himself, as those that work for his glory.
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If you find any thing that may exalt his Majesty, and he give you a heart faithfully to desire it, be it what,
If you find any thing that may exalt his Majesty, and he give you a heart faithfully to desire it, be it what,
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or where it will, you need not despaire: though it lye under mountaines of Kingdomes, you shall thresh them to dust:
or where it will, you need not despair: though it lie under Mountains of Kingdoms, you shall thresh them to dust:
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though it be buryed under Nations, and Empires, customes; though it be buried under nations, and Empires, customs;
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antiquities, he will drive the Nations usunder, scatter the everlasting hils, nothing shall stand in his way:
antiquities, he will drive the nations usunder, scatter the everlasting hills, nothing shall stand in his Way:
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where ere he findes his glory, he will seise upon it; and if they yeeld not speedily, it will cost them deare.
where ere he finds his glory, he will seize upon it; and if they yield not speedily, it will cost them deer.
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For he hath said, Mine honour will I not give unto another.
For he hath said, Mine honour will I not give unto Another.
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Seeke the good of Zion, this is the next to his glory, yea his glory is in Zion, there hath he put his name.
Seek the good of Zion, this is the next to his glory, yea his glory is in Zion, there hath he put his name.
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This is a sure way to move him: all that you can say or doe for his Church, is acceptable to him.
This is a sure Way to move him: all that you can say or do for his Church, is acceptable to him.
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What good designes come into your heads, are they for Irelands helpe, for the reliefe of his people, there or here? goe and present it to God first.
What good designs come into your Heads, Are they for Irelands help, for the relief of his people, there or Here? go and present it to God First.
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See what his thoughts are Jer. 31.20. Is Ephraim my deare sonne? is he a pleasant childe? since I spake against him, I doe earnestly remember him still;
See what his thoughts Are Jer. 31.20. Is Ephraim my deer son? is he a pleasant child? since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still;
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therefore my bowels are troubled for him: I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord. Therefore my bowels Are troubled for him: I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord.
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Is it for my deare people in Ireland you pray and labour? for my pleasant children in England? I was angry,
Is it for my deer people in Ireland you pray and labour? for my pleasant children in England? I was angry,
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but I remember them still, you did well to put me in mind, come, I will doe any thing for them.
but I Remember them still, you did well to put me in mind, come, I will do any thing for them.
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Oh! carry the Churches miscries and distractions continually in your bosomes.
Oh! carry the Churches miscries and distractions continually in your bosoms.
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That made the Prophet so earnest and claborate, v. 1. For Zions sake I will not hold my peace.
That made the Prophet so earnest and claborate, v. 1. For Zions sake I will not hold my peace.
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We have an excellent patterne of a publicke spirit in Psalm. 137.5, 6. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning:
We have an excellent pattern of a public Spirit in Psalm. 137.5, 6. If I forget thee, Oh Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning:
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if I doe not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roofe of my mouth,
if I do not Remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth,
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if I preferre not Jerusalem before my chiefe joy. if I prefer not Jerusalem before my chief joy.
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If my right hand doe not act its utmost for the Church, let it never act more;
If my right hand do not act its utmost for the Church, let it never act more;
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if my tongue doe not speake what is for the good of the Church, may it cleave to the roofe of my mouth:
if my tongue do not speak what is for the good of the Church, may it cleave to the roof of my Mouth:
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may my estate waste and consume, my parts be blasted, my wisdome be turned to folly, my time be nothing but distraction,
may my estate waste and consume, my parts be blasted, my Wisdom be turned to folly, my time be nothing but distraction,
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if I doe not imploy all for the Churches good.
if I do not employ all for the Churches good.
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Looke above your selves to Gods glory, and his Churches good, and then God and you drive one designe:
Look above your selves to God's glory, and his Churches good, and then God and you drive one Design:
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you shall be co-workers with God; when it is too hard for you, you may expect his helpe:
you shall be coworkers with God; when it is too hard for you, you may expect his help:
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doe you but what you can, it is his owne businesse, he will doe the rest.
do you but what you can, it is his own business, he will do the rest.
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Fourthly, If you would give God no rest, you must be bold, a bold begger will prevaile.
Fourthly, If you would give God no rest, you must be bold, a bold beggar will prevail.
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Let us breake in upon Gods retirings, thrust our petitions into his eares, challenge mercy from him, urge his promises.
Let us break in upon God's retirings, thrust our petitions into his ears, challenge mercy from him, urge his promises.
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God himselfe hath warranted and allowed boldnesse in prayer, Ephe. 3.12 Heb. 4.16. And none fare better then such beggers.
God himself hath warranted and allowed boldness in prayer, Ephes 3.12 Hebrew 4.16. And none fare better then such beggars.
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God admits his people to a strange height of boldnesse, to an impudency, NONLATINALPHABET, Luk. 11.8. some read it (and the word signifies so) propter improbitatem, as if we might be unmannerly with God in a holy affection to his glory and his Churches good.
God admits his people to a strange height of boldness, to an impudence,, Luk. 11.8. Some read it (and the word signifies so) propter improbitatem, as if we might be unmannerly with God in a holy affection to his glory and his Churches good.
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Let me goe, saith God to Jacob, Jacob saith, no, Thou shalt not. Let me go, Says God to Jacob, Jacob Says, no, Thou shalt not.
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As we must be bold in prayer with God, so bold and couragious in our actions towards men.
As we must be bold in prayer with God, so bold and courageous in our actions towards men.
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It is said of Joseph, that he was NONLATINALPHABET, An honourable Counseller; hewent in boldly to Pilate,
It is said of Joseph, that he was, an honourable Counsellor; hewent in boldly to Pilate,
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and begged the body of Jesus. and begged the body of jesus.
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And he did like an honourable Counseller, that durst say and doe what he thought to be right and just:
And he did like an honourable Counsellor, that durst say and do what he Thought to be right and just:
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he hazarded all in a good cause when it was at worst: he would owne Christ crucifyed.
he hazarded all in a good cause when it was At worst: he would own christ Crucified.
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What favour he shewed to him being a condemned person, the law would interpret a justifying of his crimes,
What favour he showed to him being a condemned person, the law would interpret a justifying of his crimes,
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and an opposition to authority and Justice, and yet he boldly did it; and if he had not beene bold in it, he might have lost it.
and an opposition to Authority and justice, and yet he boldly did it; and if he had not been bold in it, he might have lost it.
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Courage hath an excellent power in it: it alone will doe great things, Act. 4.13. A company of Rulers were astonished by the zeale of the Apostles.
Courage hath an excellent power in it: it alone will do great things, Act. 4.13. A company of Rulers were astonished by the zeal of the Apostles.
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The Text saies, When they saw the boldnesse of Peter and John, and that they were unlearned men, they marvelled,
The Text Says, When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and that they were unlearned men, they marveled,
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and tooke knowledge of them, that they had beene with Jesus: As if boldnesse had something of the image of Christ in it:and took knowledge of them, that they had been with jesus: As if boldness had something of the image of christ in it:
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and certainely it hath a Majesty in it;
and Certainly it hath a Majesty in it;
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the Rulers were at their wits end, ver. 16. What shall we doe to these men? zeale vanquishes where it comes, it is like the Sword of Jonathan and Saul, 2 Sam. 1.22. that returnes not empty.
the Rulers were At their wits end, ver. 16. What shall we do to these men? zeal vanquishes where it comes, it is like the Sword of Johnathan and Saul, 2 Sam. 1.22. that returns not empty.
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And without this, other gifts and vertues are uselesse. Feare disables us for what we might doe, robs us of the meanes we have,
And without this, other Gifts and Virtues Are useless. fear disables us for what we might do, robs us of the means we have,
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and is a traitor to all great designes. Therefore God commands courage in Joshua, Josh. 1.6. Be strong and of a good courage:
and is a traitor to all great designs. Therefore God commands courage in joshua, Josh. 1.6. Be strong and of a good courage:
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charged upon him againe in ver. 9. and by the people, ver. 18. as if the weight of all Israel lay upon this one grace, Courage.
charged upon him again in ver. 9. and by the people, ver. 18. as if the weight of all Israel lay upon this one grace, Courage.
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I will leave the Counsell with you that Joab gave his brother Abishai, They had a just cause,
I will leave the Counsel with you that Joab gave his brother Abishai, They had a just cause,
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and so true courage and valour will be imployed, Non ut inferantur, sed ut propul sentur injuriae, not to inflict but remove oppression.
and so true courage and valour will be employed, Non ut inferantur, sed ut propul sentur Injuries, not to inflict but remove oppression.
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Be of good courage, let us play the men, for our people, and the Cities of our God, 2 Sam. 10.12.Be of good courage, let us play the men, for our people, and the Cities of our God, 2 Sam. 10.12.
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The argument is strong, it is for your people, and for the Cities of our God, for your people,
The argument is strong, it is for your people, and for the Cities of our God, for your people,
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as the Common-wealth, and Gods Cities as the Church, be valiant for both.
as the Commonwealth, and God's Cities as the Church, be valiant for both.
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Fifthly, If you would give God no rest you must pray against denials, worke against discouragements, persevere in both.
Fifthly, If you would give God no rest you must pray against denials, work against discouragements, persevere in both.
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What ever difficulties you meete with, Give him no rest. Be constant in the duty what ever God saith, put by his denyals, take no refusals;
What ever difficulties you meet with, Give him no rest. Be constant in the duty what ever God Says, put by his denials, take no refusals;
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the more denyals he gives, the more strength you must get, Mat. 7.7. Aske and ye shall have:
the more denials he gives, the more strength you must get, Mathew 7.7. Ask and you shall have:
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if that be too weake and doe not obtaine, then Seeke, with more earnestnesse, and you shall find: if that faile,
if that be too weak and do not obtain, then Seek, with more earnestness, and you shall find: if that fail,
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then Knocke, with more boldnesse, and it shall be opened to you. This was the practise of that poore woman, Mat. 15.22. &c. Have mercy on me thou sonne of David, my Daughter is grievously vexed with a devill. He answered not aword. She cries after him:
then Knock, with more boldness, and it shall be opened to you. This was the practice of that poor woman, Mathew 15.22. etc. Have mercy on me thou son of David, my Daughter is grievously vexed with a Devil. He answered not award. She cries After him:
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at last he said, I am not sent but to the lost sheepe of the house of Israel:
At last he said, I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel:
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she leaves out the Sonne of David, and now Lord onely, Lord helpe me. What a Lord,
she leaves out the Son of David, and now Lord only, Lord help me. What a Lord,
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and can helpe none but Israel? a Lord, and thy power confined? He seemes angry,
and can help none but Israel? a Lord, and thy power confined? He seems angry,
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and answers, It is not meete to give the childrens bread to dogs. She rises higher, and lockes her selfe within his denyall;
and answers, It is not meet to give the Children's bred to Dogs. She rises higher, and locks her self within his denial;
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Truth Lord, yet the dogges eate of the crumbes which fall from their Masters table. She pleads his truth and justice:Truth Lord, yet the Dogs eat of the crumbs which fallen from their Masters table. She pleads his truth and Justice:
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if mercy will not serve, let thy words be true, I am a dogge, yet there is something for dogges, let me but have a dogges portion, crumbes, I crave no more.
if mercy will not serve, let thy words be true, I am a dog, yet there is something for Dogs, let me but have a Dogs portion, crumbs, I crave no more.
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So should we in praying and working: difficulties should raise our spirits: Jacob wrastled in the night, that was one discouragement;
So should we in praying and working: difficulties should raise our spirits: Jacob wrestled in the night, that was one discouragement;
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he was alone, that was another;
he was alone, that was Another;
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God was leaving of him, Let me goe; God staid to his losse, He smote his thigh, yet he wrastled upon one legge.
God was leaving of him, Let me go; God stayed to his loss, He smote his thigh, yet he wrestled upon one leg.
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So must you continue wrastling with difficulties;
So must you continue wrestling with difficulties;
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If in the night of some calamity, if alone in that night, if God should seeme to depart,
If in the night of Some calamity, if alone in that night, if God should seem to depart,
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yea, though he should strike and leave you maimed, halting, yet continue in the service. Your valour and judgements have beene tryed, now your constancy, and patience is aymed at. Christ saith;
yea, though he should strike and leave you maimed, halting, yet continue in the service. Your valour and Judgments have been tried, now your constancy, and patience is aimed At. christ Says;
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we must pray alwayes, NONLATINALPHABET, non defatigari, faint not, non evadere NONLATINALPHABET, beginne well and end ill, begin in the spirit and end in the flesh.
we must pray always,, non defatigari, faint not, non evadere, begin well and end ill, begin in the Spirit and end in the Flesh.
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To urge you to constancy, I might urge your sufferings; it was Pauls argument to the Galatians, Gal. 3.4. Have you suffered so many things in vaine? if it be yet in vaine.
To urge you to constancy, I might urge your sufferings; it was Paul's argument to the Galatians, Gal. 3.4. Have you suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.
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If you should now be weary and faint, before you be established, you would lose all your sufferings,
If you should now be weary and faint, before you be established, you would loose all your sufferings,
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and the fruite of your long and great paines. As your owne sufferings, so let Gods mercy ingage you to constancy.
and the fruit of your long and great pains. As your own sufferings, so let God's mercy engage you to constancy.
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It is the same Apostles argument, 2 Cor. 4.1. Having received mercy, faint not:
It is the same Apostles argument, 2 Cor. 4.1. Having received mercy, faint not:
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God hath preserved you, covered you under his wings, doe not therefore let your hearts sinke under your great burthens.
God hath preserved you, covered you under his wings, do not Therefore let your hearts sink under your great burdens.
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Or may that argument move with you, 1 Cor. 15.58. Be ye stedfast and unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the worke of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.
Or may that argument move with you, 1 Cor. 15.58. Be you steadfast and Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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The good that you have done is not small, although not answerable to your desires: Preserving a Kingdome from ruine.
The good that you have done is not small, although not answerable to your Desires: Preserving a Kingdom from ruin.
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We may say with the Prophet, Except the Lord had left us such a remnant, we had beene as Sodome,
We may say with the Prophet, Except the Lord had left us such a remnant, we had been as Sodom,
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and we should have beene like unto Gomorrah, swallowed up of sinne and misery. Besides the spreading of the light, larger dispensing of the Word, freedome from innovations:and we should have been like unto Gomorrah, swallowed up of sin and misery. Beside the spreading of the Light, larger dispensing of the Word, freedom from innovations:
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All of these pretious mercies, and many more, have beene the fruite of your watchfull care and paines.
All of these precious Mercies, and many more, have been the fruit of your watchful care and pains.
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If we had no gaine here, yet God would reward you hereafter: Therefore be stedfast and unmoveable, your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.
If we had no gain Here, yet God would reward you hereafter: Therefore be steadfast and Unmovable, your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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Constancy will conquer God and man.
Constancy will conquer God and man.
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The Israelites overcame God, Judg. 10.10, 11. &c. they cryed to him when they were oppressed, he upbraided them with former mercies, said flatly, I will deliver you no more.
The Israelites overcame God, Judges 10.10, 11. etc. they cried to him when they were oppressed, he upbraided them with former Mercies, said flatly, I will deliver you no more.
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Nay, which was worse, bids them Goe to their Gods whom they had served, let them deliver them.
Nay, which was Worse, bids them Go to their God's whom they had served, let them deliver them.
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God that uses to give liberally and upbraid none, here he gives nothing but upbraidings.
God that uses to give liberally and upbraid none, Here he gives nothing but upbraidings.
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They are not beaten off by this, but reforme he more exactly, renew their supplication, Doe what thou wilt with us, what seemes good unto thee, Onely deliver us this day. q d.
They Are not beaten off by this, but reform he more exactly, renew their supplication, Do what thou wilt with us, what seems good unto thee, Only deliver us this day. q worser.
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What no more mercy? must we suffer? then doe what thou wilt:
What no more mercy? must we suffer? then do what thou wilt:
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Let us suffer under thy hands, but deliver us from these Ammonites: we never was under such cruell enemies as these, deliver us this day.
Let us suffer under thy hands, but deliver us from these Ammonites: we never was under such cruel enemies as these, deliver us this day.
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In ver. 16. his Soule was grieved, he was wearyed, broken by their importunity. Goe on to seeke God, he cannot hold out long;
In ver. 16. his Soul was grieved, he was wearied, broken by their importunity. Go on to seek God, he cannot hold out long;
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prayers and importunities will breake his heart, extort, and force mercy from him: we have wearyed him by sinne, let us weary him by prayer:
Prayers and importunities will break his heart, extort, and force mercy from him: we have wearied him by sin, let us weary him by prayer:
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We have beene impudent in transgression, be impudent in seeking deliverance:
We have been impudent in Transgression, be impudent in seeking deliverance:
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We have beene bent to perpetuall backe-sliding, let us be as constant in suing for deliverance,
We have been bent to perpetual backsliding, let us be as constant in suing for deliverance,
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and so we shall be as Jacob; As a Prince hast thou power with God, and with men, and hast prevailed, Gen. 32.28.
and so we shall be as Jacob; As a Prince hast thou power with God, and with men, and hast prevailed, Gen. 32.28.
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If it prevailes with God, with men much more.
If it prevails with God, with men much more.
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By this constancy of importunity, Dalilah overcame Sampson, Judg. 16. She desired to know where his strength lay;
By this constancy of importunity, Delilah overcame Sampson, Judges 16. She desired to know where his strength lay;
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he deceived her, and mocked her divers times, at last shee urged him close, ver. 15. How canst thou say, I love thee,
he deceived her, and mocked her diverse times, At last she urged him close, ver. 15. How Canst thou say, I love thee,
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when thy heart is not with me? And she pressed him daily with her words,
when thy heart is not with me? And she pressed him daily with her words,
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and his Soule was vexed unto death. ver. 16. Luke 11.8.and his Soul was vexed unto death. ver. 16. Lycia 11.8.
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Though he will not rise and give, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise, Amicus ille quod petebatur fecit, Though he will not rise and give, Because he is his friend, yet Because of his importunity he will rise, Amicus Isle quod petebatur fecit,
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quia alter in petendo non defecit, Aug. and give as many as he needeth. Where neither love, nor reason, nor desert will gaine, importunity will make restlesse. Hold out Worthies;quia alter in petendo non defecit, Aug. and give as many as he needs. Where neither love, nor reason, nor desert will gain, importunity will make restless. Hold out Worthies;
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Jacob had his wages denyed ten times, God paid him at last largely; so will he you, if you continue, waite patiently, be stedfast:Jacob had his wages denied ten times, God paid him At last largely; so will he you, if you continue, wait patiently, be steadfast:
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The Kingdome is in a tottering condition, stedfastnesse must beginne in your breasts. Let me conclude this with Pauls words to the Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 3.8. England may use them to You, We live if you stand fast in the Lord.
The Kingdom is in a tottering condition, steadfastness must begin in your breasts. Let me conclude this with Paul's words to the Thessalonians, 1 Thess 3.8. England may use them to You, We live if you stand fast in the Lord.
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Sixthly, If you would give God no rest, you must take none.
Sixthly, If you would give God no rest, you must take none.
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The best way to make God restlesse, is to be restlesse in seeking, our activity workes upon God.
The best Way to make God restless, is to be restless in seeking, our activity works upon God.
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Abraham had a hot service of it to quench the wrath of God kindled against Sodome,Abraham had a hight service of it to quench the wrath of God kindled against Sodom,
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and he was early at it, Gen. 19.27. David when he had praying worke in hand, Early will I seeke thee, Psal. 63.1.
and he was early At it, Gen. 19.27. David when he had praying work in hand, Early will I seek thee, Psalm 63.1.
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When he had workes of justice in hand, he would dispatch it, I will early destroy all the wicked of the Land, that I may cut off all wicked doers from the City of the Lord, Psalm. 101.8.
When he had works of Justice in hand, he would dispatch it, I will early destroy all the wicked of the Land, that I may Cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord, Psalm. 101.8.
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When he had Church-worke in hand, I will not give sleepe to mine eyes, nor slumber to mine eye-lids,
When he had Church work in hand, I will not give sleep to mine eyes, nor slumber to mine eyelids,
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untill I finde a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob, Psalm. until I find a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob, Psalm.
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132.4, 5. You must be restlesse till Jerusalem rest, and be established.
132.4, 5. You must be restless till Jerusalem rest, and be established.
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We are sorry we must require such paines of you, but glad to see your chearefull and indefatigable travaile.
We Are sorry we must require such pains of you, but glad to see your cheerful and indefatigable travail.
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God that cals you to it, makes you willing and able for it. Remember you are watchmen, and they must not hold their peace, night nor day.
God that calls you to it, makes you willing and able for it. remember you Are watchmen, and they must not hold their peace, night nor day.
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Your waking is our sleepe, your toyle, our ease, your trouble our peace. You are like Gideons three hundred, Judg. 7.5. that lapped water with their tongues, as a dogge lappeth, Tanquam canis è Nilo; carptim, cursim;
Your waking is our sleep, your toil, our ease, your trouble our peace. You Are like Gideons three hundred, Judges 7.5. that lapped water with their tongues, as a dog lappeth, Tanquam canis è Nile; carptim, cursim;
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so doe you, injoy your repasts as Jonathan pursuing his enemies, a little honey with the end of a rod, 1 Sam. 14.43. Goe on, Worthies, be yet more active, more heavenly, lesse earthy.
so do you, enjoy your repasts as Johnathan pursuing his enemies, a little honey with the end of a rod, 1 Sam. 14.43. Go on, Worthies, be yet more active, more heavenly, less earthy.
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If you want comforts, looke up to God and behold him, saying, Well done good and faithfull servants.
If you want comforts, look up to God and behold him, saying, Well done good and faithful Servants.
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Let action be your rest, let it be your meate and drinke to doe the will of God:
Let actium be your rest, let it be your meat and drink to do the will of God:
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God cannot rest till you give over working, he will worke with you so long as you worke for him.
God cannot rest till you give over working, he will work with you so long as you work for him.
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Seventhly, If you would give him no rest, you must aske and desire largely of him for his Church.
Seventhly, If you would give him no rest, you must ask and desire largely of him for his Church.
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God hath large thoughts toward Jerusalem, Call unto me and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jer. 33.3. God will doe for his people abundantly above all that we can aske or thinke of, Ephes. 3.20 Beyond your prayers and thoughts, much more beyond your indevours.
God hath large thoughts towards Jerusalem, Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou Knowest not Jer. 33.3. God will do for his people abundantly above all that we can ask or think of, Ephesians 3.20 Beyond your Prayers and thoughts, much more beyond your endeavours.
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God hath given in more in some things then was aymed at, and is resolved to out-goe any that are imployed for his Church.
God hath given in more in Some things then was aimed At, and is resolved to outgo any that Are employed for his Church.
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Carve as largely as you will to Zion, God will adde as much more: he is resolved no Creature shall equall him in love to his Church.
Carve as largely as you will to Zion, God will add as much more: he is resolved no Creature shall equal him in love to his Church.
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Take heed of being low spirited for God, of haltings and halvings in Reformation: Wee have seene the mischiefes of such a way already;
Take heed of being low spirited for God, of haltings and halvings in Reformation: we have seen the mischiefs of such a Way already;
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yea, many times we lose all, because we would be contented with some.
yea, many times we loose all, Because we would be contented with Some.
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The Prophet was angry with Joash, that when he was to smite the Syrians, he smote but thrice, 2 King. 13.18, 19. God honours and prospers them that doe all his will:
The Prophet was angry with Joash, that when he was to smite the Syrians, he smote but thrice, 2 King. 13.18, 19. God honours and prospers them that do all his will:
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Jehu did much, was very zealous, but the Text sayes, He tooke not heed to walke in the Law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart; Jehu did much, was very zealous, but the Text Says, He took not heed to walk in the Law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart;
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For he departed not from the sinne of Jeroboam, 2 King. 10.31.For he departed not from the sin of Jeroboam, 2 King. 10.31.
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And the evill effect it had is noted in the next vers. 32. In those dayes the Lord began to cut Israel short.
And the evil Effect it had is noted in the next vers. 32. In those days the Lord began to Cut Israel short.
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The same measure that you mete to him, he will mete to you;
The same measure that you meet to him, he will meet to you;
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as you sow in spirituals, you shall reape in carnals; if you cut Reformation short, he will cut your priviledges and the Kingdomes peace short:
as you sow in spirituals, you shall reap in carnals; if you Cut Reformation short, he will Cut your privileges and the Kingdoms peace short:
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It is safe and successefull to aime at great matters for God. We may thankefully imbrace what we can get, but seeke no lesse than perfection:
It is safe and successful to aim At great matters for God. We may thankfully embrace what we can get, but seek no less than perfection:
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Magna audent quoniam magni sunt, & qua audent obtinent. Bern. They that are truely noble and magnanimous they will attempt great things for God,Magna Audent quoniam magni sunt, & qua Audent obtinent. Bern. They that Are truly noble and magnanimous they will attempt great things for God,
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and what they doe attempt they shall obtaine. Thinke of no lesse then making Jerusalem a praise in the earth:
and what they do attempt they shall obtain. Think of no less then making Jerusalem a praise in the earth:
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despaire not to see her in all her beauty and brightnesse.
despair not to see her in all her beauty and brightness.
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In outward things, use your discretion, be as moderate as you see cause, but in the cause of God, Moses his resolution is worth imitation, he would not leave a hoofe behinde him. In this case Jehoshophat gives good Counsell to his Judges, the Lord write it in your hearts, 2 Chron. 19.6. Take heed what you doe, for you judge not for man, but for the Lord.
In outward things, use your discretion, be as moderate as you see cause, but in the cause of God, Moses his resolution is worth imitation, he would not leave a hoof behind him. In this case Jehoshaphat gives good Counsel to his Judges, the Lord write it in your hearts, 2 Chronicles 19.6. Take heed what you do, for you judge not for man, but for the Lord.
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Thirdly, Wherein should this labour be imployed ▪ I shall be your remembrance• onely for two things;
Thirdly, Wherein should this labour be employed ▪ I shall be your remembrance• only for two things;
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Doe them, and God will doe the rest, To make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth.
Doe them, and God will do the rest, To make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth.
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First, You must set up light. This is (as you have heard, a chiefe pait of the Churches beauty;
First, You must Set up Light. This is (as you have herd, a chief pait of the Churches beauty;
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advance the light of powerfull Preaching, and that will advance the Truth, Religion, Peace, Christ, and all.
advance the Light of powerful Preaching, and that will advance the Truth, Religion, Peace, christ, and all.
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The Hieroglyphicke of life amongst the Egyptians was light, a burning lampe:
The Hieroglyphe of life among the egyptians was Light, a burning lamp:
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and though ignorance be the Mother of Romish devotion, such lampes are the life of Religion, powerfull Preaching.
and though ignorance be the Mother of Romish devotion, such lamps Are the life of Religion, powerful Preaching.
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It was the worke of some to doe all they could to put out the light, the most horrid, hellish,
It was the work of Some to do all they could to put out the Light, the most horrid, hellish,
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and unnaturall wickednesse that can be, to deny men the joy and comfort of our soules:
and unnatural wickedness that can be, to deny men the joy and Comfort of our Souls:
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the more malicious they were in suppressing of it, the more paines must be taken in freeing of it.
the more malicious they were in suppressing of it, the more pains must be taken in freeing of it.
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You have done much this way, and intend more;
You have done much this Way, and intend more;
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our prayers shall joyne with your indevours, That the Word may runne and be glorified, 2 Thess. 3.1. That it may be said of England as it was of Antioch, Act. 13.49. The Word of the Lord was published throughout all the Region.
our Prayers shall join with your endeavours, That the Word may run and be glorified, 2 Thess 3.1. That it may be said of England as it was of Antioch, Act. 13.49. The Word of the Lord was published throughout all the Region.
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Nothing so excellent, but 〈 ◊ 〉 are displeased with it: The light is offensure to sore eyes.
Nothing so excellent, but 〈 ◊ 〉 Are displeased with it: The Light is offensure to soar eyes.
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Some complained of Prometheus for reaching the use of fire, as the Poets say, and many amongst us Preach against Preaching;
some complained of Prometheus for reaching the use of fire, as the Poets say, and many among us Preach against Preaching;
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But they that quarrell with the light, quarrell with Christ himselfe, who is the Light of the Gentiles. Men complaine against the Seers;
But they that quarrel with the Light, quarrel with christ himself, who is the Light of the Gentiles. Men complain against the Seers;
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as Isay 30.10, 11. See not, prophesie not right things; But their anger is against him that sent them;
as Saiah 30.10, 11. See not, prophesy not right things; But their anger is against him that sent them;
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let them speake out, and they say, Cause the holy One of Israel to cease from before us.
let them speak out, and they say, Cause the holy One of Israel to cease from before us.
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The light it selfe stands in the light of their wicked wayes, as the Angell in Bal••ms way to his sinne,
The Light it self Stands in the Light of their wicked ways, as the Angel in Bal••ms Way to his sin,
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and that's the reason They hate the light, because their workes are evill.
and that's the reason They hate the Light, Because their works Are evil.
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Men father divisions upon the light, when as the present distractions and mistakes are, because it is but halfe day, the mist is not quite dispelled;
Men father divisions upon the Light, when as the present distractions and mistakes Are, Because it is but half day, the missed is not quite dispelled;
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Darkenesse causes divisions, and those most dangerous, as quarrels in the night:
Darkness Causes divisions, and those most dangerous, as quarrels in the night:
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The more ••stours and Teachers, and the Worke of the Ministery, the nearer we come to the unity of the Faith.
The more ••stours and Teachers, and the Work of the Ministry, the nearer we come to the unity of the Faith.
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Let light scatter, and it will pull downe the Kingdome of darknesse. You, and the Truth, and Christ have no such enemy as ignorance. Secondly, Advance holinesse.
Let Light scatter, and it will pull down the Kingdom of darkness. You, and the Truth, and christ have no such enemy as ignorance. Secondly, Advance holiness.
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This is another winning and prevailing blessing. Oh that Righteousnesse might be as waves of the Sea!
This is Another winning and prevailing blessing. O that Righteousness might be as waves of the Sea!
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And then our Peace will be as a River, Isay 48.18. Labor for holy Laws, holy worship, holy Sabbaths, holy families.
And then our Peace will be as a River, Saiah 48.18. Labour for holy Laws, holy worship, holy Sabbaths, holy families.
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For a holy Court, and then holinesse will be in fashion.
For a holy Court, and then holiness will be in fashion.
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For holy Universities, and then they will be filled, not with sonnes of Beliall, but with sons of the Prophets.
For holy Universities, and then they will be filled, not with Sons of Belial, but with Sons of the prophets.
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But above all for a holy Ministry, From the Prophets of Jerusalem, is prophanenesse gone forth into all the Land, Jer. 23.15. and from them must the people learne holinesse.
But above all for a holy Ministry, From the prophets of Jerusalem, is profaneness gone forth into all the Land, Jer. 23.15. and from them must the people Learn holiness.
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And a holy Magistracy, if God would restore our Judges as at first;
And a holy Magistracy, if God would restore our Judges as At First;
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Let us injoy faithfull Moseses, Joshua's, &c. Then should we be called the City of righteousnesse, the faithfull City, Isay 1.26.
Let us enjoy faithful Moses, Joshua's, etc. Then should we be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city, Saiah 1.26.
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Nothing but sinne can hurt us, and sinne will not onely make all your good purposes of Reformation abortive,
Nothing but sin can hurt us, and sin will not only make all your good Purposes of Reformation abortive,
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but Gods too, Jer. 18.9, 10. At what instant I say concerning a Nation and Kingdome, to build and plant it,
but God's too, Jer. 18.9, 10. At what instant I say Concerning a nation and Kingdom, to built and plant it,
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if it doe evill in my sight, that it obey not my voyce, then will I repent of the good wherewith I said I would benefit it. if it do evil in my sighed, that it obey not my voice, then will I Repent of the good wherewith I said I would benefit it.
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Seeke first the Kingdome of God in light, and helinesse, and then all other things shall be administred unto you. Seek First the Kingdom of God in Light, and helinesse, and then all other things shall be administered unto you.
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What ever difficulties hinder the execution, let these be first in your intentions.
What ever difficulties hinder the execution, let these be First in your intentions.
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These directions God hath given you by me a weake creature, I hope you need not much to quicken you.
These directions God hath given you by me a weak creature, I hope you need not much to quicken you.
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We desire with Deborah to blesse the Lord that made the governours of Israel to offer themselves willingly. We desire with Deborah to bless the Lord that made the Governors of Israel to offer themselves willingly.
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Remember the place God hath called you to:
remember the place God hath called you to:
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the Kingdome is in a broken and shatterd condition, you are our watchmen, we say to you as Moses to Hobab, Num. 10.31. in the Wildernesse, thou art to us instead of eyes:
the Kingdom is in a broken and shatterd condition, you Are our watchmen, we say to you as Moses to Hobab, Num. 10.31. in the Wilderness, thou art to us instead of eyes:
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you are our eyes to see our dangers, and our hands to defend us from them.
you Are our eyes to see our dangers, and our hands to defend us from them.
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We cannot better expresse that trust that lies upon you then God himselfe hath done concerning Moses, Exod. 4.16. thou shalt be to him instead of a God.
We cannot better express that trust that lies upon you then God himself hath done Concerning Moses, Exod 4.16. thou shalt be to him instead of a God.
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Governours are stiled Gods in Scripture, but those best deserve it that are delivering rulers such was Moses, such to us instead of a God are you;
Governors Are styled God's in Scripture, but those best deserve it that Are delivering Rulers such was Moses, such to us instead of a God Are you;
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and then thinke you what Wisdome, justice, firmnesse, and stability is required in you. The trust is heavy, our expectations great, and the account will be dreadfull.
and then think you what Wisdom, Justice, firmness, and stability is required in you. The trust is heavy, our Expectations great, and the account will be dreadful.
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If you were alone in this worke you would sinke under it, but God hath promised his presence, and God is in you of a truth.
If you were alone in this work you would sink under it, but God hath promised his presence, and God is in you of a truth.
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It is the sword of the Lord and the sword of Gideon: Gods people see it with comfort, his enemies shall feele it with shame.It is the sword of the Lord and the sword of gideon: God's people see it with Comfort, his enemies shall feel it with shame.
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What the people observed of Ionathan, we may observe in you, 1 Sam. 14.45. he hath wrought with God this day;
What the people observed of Ionathan, we may observe in you, 1 Sam. 14.45. he hath wrought with God this day;
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so you have, and so you will, we hope: and then Gamaliels words will hold, Act. 5.39. if it be of God you cannot overthrow it.
so you have, and so you will, we hope: and then Gamaliels words will hold, Act. 5.39. if it be of God you cannot overthrow it.
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You labor with God, and for God, because you labour for Zion; you travaile for her that travailed with you;
You labour with God, and for God, Because you labour for Zion; you travail for her that travailed with you;
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For the Church that must stand and prosper, Christ hath promised, the gates of hell shall not prevayle against her;
For the Church that must stand and prosper, christ hath promised, the gates of hell shall not prevail against her;
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not the gate• in which was their strength;
not the gate• in which was their strength;
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in the gates the elders sat, and so their polity as well as their strength was in the gates;
in the gates the Elders sat, and so their polity as well as their strength was in the gates;
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yet both shall not prevayle against the Church.
yet both shall not prevail against the Church.
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God is gone before you travailing in the greatnesse of his strength, challenging countries, and people, he saith, I will divide Shechem, mete out the valley of Succoth;
God is gone before you travailing in the greatness of his strength, challenging countries, and people, he Says, I will divide Shechem, meet out the valley of Succoth;
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Gilead is mine, over Edom will I cast out my shooe, &c. Psal. 60.6.7.8.Gilead is mine, over Edom will I cast out my shoe, etc. Psalm 60.6.7.8.
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And the prayers of Gods people are gone like the Arke before the campe of Israel, three dayes journey to seeke out a resting place, Num. 10.33. they are before you, preparing your way, hewing downe difficulties:
And the Prayers of God's people Are gone like the Ark before the camp of Israel, three days journey to seek out a resting place, Num. 10.33. they Are before you, preparing your Way, hewing down difficulties:
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It is safe following such a conduct: And God hath made the people willing in the day of his power.
It is safe following such a conduct: And God hath made the people willing in the day of his power.
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That of the Psalmist is considerable, Psalm. 47.9. The Princes of the people are gathered together: That of the Psalmist is considerable, Psalm. 47.9. The Princes of the people Are gathered together:
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the marginall lection is, the voluntary of the people, the generous of the people: God hath the hearts of all men in his hand;
the marginal lection is, the voluntary of the people, the generous of the people: God hath the hearts of all men in his hand;
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And the shields of the earth belong unto the Lord: The Militia of the world is his:And the shields of the earth belong unto the Lord: The Militia of the world is his:
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And all these shall second them that seeke his glory and Zions Peace ▪ Therefore proceed chearefully to make use of this sweete opportunity, to honour God, and heale our breaches.
And all these shall second them that seek his glory and Zions Peace ▪ Therefore proceed cheerfully to make use of this sweet opportunity, to honour God, and heal our Breaches.
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Heaven we hope is bigge with blessings; The Tabernacle of God, is comming downe to dwell with men;
Heaven we hope is big with blessings; The Tabernacle of God, is coming down to dwell with men;
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what ever darke clouds appeare, let us continue praying, waiting, labouring, beleeving, God will at last establish, and make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. FINIS.
what ever dark Clouds appear, let us continue praying, waiting, labouring, believing, God will At last establish, and make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. FINIS.
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