A hand-kercheffe for a disconsolate soule, to wipe away his sinne, and to keep him from despaire, as though they had never been committed. / By Samuel Spinckes, minister of Gods word.
Even that Sonne of God, whom as yet the Disciples knew not, neither did they understand the mysteries of Redemption, the which are wrought by Christs humiliation and exaltation:
Even that Son of God, whom as yet the Disciples knew not, neither did they understand the Mysteres of Redemption, the which Are wrought by Christ humiliation and exaltation:
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for it is he that died for our sinnes, and rose againe for our justification, Rom. 4.25. Is it thus? Why then should any despayre of everlasting life? I dare say, it is abusive much to thy Creator, to say that the joyes of the Kingdome of Heaven belong not unto thee:
for it is he that died for our Sins, and rose again for our justification, Rom. 4.25. Is it thus? Why then should any despair of everlasting life? I Dare say, it is abusive much to thy Creator, to say that the Joys of the Kingdom of Heaven belong not unto thee:
and that not once or only in generall, but often also, and that in particular; and be sure to make satisfaction and restitution to those thou hast wronged:
and that not once or only in general, but often also, and that in particular; and be sure to make satisfaction and restitution to those thou hast wronged:
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for the Law of God under the penalty of his curse, requireth to restore whatsoever was wrongfully gained, Levit. 6.2.3. &c. Doe not thou then waver in thy fayth, for a wavering minded man is unstable in all his wayes, Jam. 1.8.
for the Law of God under the penalty of his curse, requires to restore whatsoever was wrongfully gained, Levit. 6.2.3. etc. Do not thou then waver in thy faith, for a wavering minded man is unstable in all his ways, Jam. 1.8.
and afterward with an accurate Pencil and Orient colours exactly, so the Holy Ghost in the Prophets and Old Testament shadowed Christs passion obscurely,
and afterwards with an accurate Pencil and Orient colours exactly, so the Holy Ghost in the prophets and Old Testament shadowed Christ passion obscurely,
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nay in this our Kingdome, but put sure trust and confidence in God, and wee shall see that the Lord in his good time will bring a period to those distractions: Oh, I say, despayre not!
nay in this our Kingdom, but put sure trust and confidence in God, and we shall see that the Lord in his good time will bring a Period to those distractions: O, I say, despair not!
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Whence observe, that Bellarmine cites often out of his Works against S. Augustine, that the foundation of Gods house in our soules, is faith, the walls hope, and the roofe charity.
Whence observe, that Bellarmine cites often out of his Works against S. Augustine, that the Foundation of God's house in our Souls, is faith, the walls hope, and the roof charity.
I wish that all our Anabaptists and women-Preachers would have such thoughts in them, then I am perswaded it would make them more conformable to our Parliament,
I wish that all our Anabaptists and women-Preachers would have such thoughts in them, then I am persuaded it would make them more conformable to our Parliament,
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then their blessed patience and meek contentment is made known and manifest; I say, then, or never, knowing that all goes by the hand of Gods providence,
then their blessed patience and meek contentment is made known and manifest; I say, then, or never, knowing that all Goes by the hand of God's providence,
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And know that no Physitian (I write this as a Hand-kercheffe to wipe away all teares from the eyes of such as are mourners for sin) can be more carefull for the health of the body,
And know that no physician (I write this as a Handkerchief to wipe away all tears from the eyes of such as Are mourners for since) can be more careful for the health of the body,
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and a man that should but read Johes Booke, Davids Psalmes, and Saint Pauls Epistles, he could not but wonder to thinke that ever they should have any mirth at any time, &c. If we put into the Ballance the afflictions of this life, they will be found of no weight,
and a man that should but read Johes Book, Davids Psalms, and Saint Paul's Epistles, he could not but wonder to think that ever they should have any mirth At any time, etc. If we put into the Balance the afflictions of this life, they will be found of no weight,
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This life passeth away swiftly, and soone vanisheth, therefore despaire not, but strive to make they election sure, which may be done if thou canst but believe,
This life passes away swiftly, and soon Vanishes, Therefore despair not, but strive to make they election sure, which may be done if thou Canst but believe,
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and so labour and endeavour for the glory to come, Esay 64.4. which hath no end, and is full of sweet comfort and happinesse, more then heart can think, 1 Cor. 2.9. and endureth for ever and ever.
and so labour and endeavour for the glory to come, Isaiah 64.4. which hath no end, and is full of sweet Comfort and happiness, more then heart can think, 1 Cor. 2.9. and Endureth for ever and ever.
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and then secondly, for their full comfort, the Lord will deliver them out of all, Psal. 34.19. the Prophet doth not say he hath, nor in the present, doth, but in the future, shall.
and then secondly, for their full Comfort, the Lord will deliver them out of all, Psalm 34.19. the Prophet does not say he hath, nor in the present, does, but in the future, shall.
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and herein remember how the Lord tryed Abraham in offering up his Son, how he tryed Isaac, Jacob, and all the Patriarchs with many and hard peregrinations,
and herein Remember how the Lord tried Abraham in offering up his Son, how he tried Isaac, Jacob, and all the Patriarchs with many and hard Peregrinations,
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and thereby thinke, imagine and know, that the scourge of tribulation, stirreth up the drowsie, humbleth the proud, purgeth the penitent, and crowneth the innocent.
and thereby think, imagine and know, that the scourge of tribulation, stirs up the drowsy, Humbleth the proud, Purgeth the penitent, and Crowneth the innocent.
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and hence proceeded those confident speeches of the Christians, and holy Martyrs, to their tyrants and persecutors, saying, torment us, rack us, condemne us, breake us in pieces;
and hence proceeded those confident Speeches of the Christians, and holy Martyrs, to their Tyrants and persecutors, saying, torment us, rack us, condemn us, break us in Pieces;
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wherfore seeng it is thus, Oh! therefore never despaire of Gods mercy, but with the Apostle James, count it exceeding joy when ye fall into divers temptations, knowing that the trying of your faith bringeth forth patience, &c. Comfort (Oh comfort!) your selves in, and with these words:
Wherefore seeing it is thus, Oh! Therefore never despair of God's mercy, but with the Apostle James, count it exceeding joy when you fallen into diverse temptations, knowing that the trying of your faith brings forth patience, etc. Comfort (O Comfort!) your selves in, and with these words:
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When then is a mans free will in the state of nature? seeing the Roman Church boasts much of their free-will, where is our merit at the hand of God? Those that are wise do consider a three-fold operation, not offree-will to merit, (as the Roman Church teacheth) but of divine grace,
When then is a men free will in the state of nature? seeing the Roman Church boasts much of their freewill, where is our merit At the hand of God? Those that Are wise do Consider a threefold operation, not offree-will to merit, (as the Roman Church Teaches) but of divine grace,
and therefore this pronounceth the curse against thee, because thou hast not continued in all things that are written in Gods Law to doe them, Levit. 27.26. and because thou hast not that measure of grace which should be in a Christian, in such an one as is in Gods favour;
and Therefore this pronounceth the curse against thee, Because thou hast not continued in all things that Are written in God's Law to do them, Levit. 27.26. and Because thou hast not that measure of grace which should be in a Christian, in such an one as is in God's favour;
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for he is a Liar, John 8.48. and he is thy enemy, yea, thy accusing enemy, and one that seeketh to devoure thee, 1 Pet. 5.8. and why shouldst thou believe a liar, or any way credit thine adversary, rather than the sweete promises of the Father of mercy? how full the holy Scriptures are of the sweet promises of mercy!
for he is a Liar, John 8.48. and he is thy enemy, yea, thy accusing enemy, and one that seeks to devour thee, 1 Pet. 5.8. and why Shouldst thou believe a liar, or any Way credit thine adversary, rather than the sweet promises of the Father of mercy? how full the holy Scriptures Are of the sweet promises of mercy!
That these temptations and corruptions may sometimes be found even in the best of Gods children, (yea, in those upon whom God hath bestowed an excellent measure of grace) the which either ariseth from the corruptions of their owne natures, from which they are not fully purged,
That these temptations and corruptions may sometime be found even in the best of God's children, (yea, in those upon whom God hath bestowed an excellent measure of grace) the which either arises from the corruptions of their own nature's, from which they Are not Fully purged,
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if these men were not free, then how canst thou looke to be priviledged? But to satisfie thee further herein, know that thou art yet a member of the Church militant,
if these men were not free, then how Canst thou look to be privileged? But to satisfy thee further herein, know that thou art yet a member of the Church militant,
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for, first, our regeneration is not fully perfected in this life, and therfore the seeds of sin and corruption remaining, there is a feare and doubting even in Gods dearest children,
for, First, our regeneration is not Fully perfected in this life, and Therefore the seeds of since and corruption remaining, there is a Fear and doubting even in God's dearest children,
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Oh! but in this know for thy comfort, that Christ (thine and our sweet Saviour) hath felt the terrors of Gods wrath and absence, that so his faithfull ones might bee delivered from it;
Oh! but in this know for thy Comfort, that christ (thine and our sweet Saviour) hath felt the terrors of God's wrath and absence, that so his faithful ones might be Delivered from it;
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howsoever, thou mayst get the victory, and be at peace for a time, (when upon true repentance thou art reconciled unto God) yet thy enemies will adventure againe,
howsoever, thou Mayest get the victory, and be At peace for a time, (when upon true Repentance thou art reconciled unto God) yet thy enemies will adventure again,
and thou shalt bee sure of many battels and skirmishes with them, before thou canst passe thorow the wildernesse of this world, to the Canaan of Heaven.
and thou shalt be sure of many battles and Skirmishes with them, before thou Canst pass thorough the Wilderness of this world, to the Canaan of Heaven.
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But yet take this againe for thy comfort, that temptations are sure signes, that they that are troubled and possessed therewith are the deare children of God.
But yet take this again for thy Comfort, that temptations Are sure Signs, that they that Are troubled and possessed therewith Are the deer children of God.
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And temptations are profitable for a Christian, and therefore Saint James saith, my deare brethren, count it exceeding joy when ye fall into divers temptations, knowing that, &c. Ja. 1.2.3. &c. nay, our Saviour himselfe was tempted,
And temptations Are profitable for a Christian, and Therefore Saint James Says, my deer brothers, count it exceeding joy when you fallen into diverse temptations, knowing that, etc. Ja. 1.2.3. etc. nay, our Saviour himself was tempted,
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for he had the messenger of Sathan sent to buffet him 2 Cor. 12.7, 8. that is, Sathan still assaulted him with one temptation or other to move him forward and to provoke him to sinne. And St. Paul prayed thrice;
for he had the Messenger of Sathan sent to buffet him 2 Cor. 12.7, 8. that is, Sathan still assaulted him with one temptation or other to move him forward and to provoke him to sin. And Saint Paul prayed thrice;
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for, as often as we resist, so often we overcome the Devill, and we thereby doe honour our God, who visiteth us, that we should fight, who helpeth us that we may overcome,
for, as often as we resist, so often we overcome the devil, and we thereby do honour our God, who Visiteth us, that we should fight, who Helpeth us that we may overcome,
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And if the children of God be tempted and overcome by any assault, yet upon true repentance and comming unto Christ, we have an Advocate with the Father,
And if the children of God be tempted and overcome by any assault, yet upon true Repentance and coming unto christ, we have an Advocate with the Father,
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or because the seeds of sinnes are still in us, and the corruptions of our natures are not fully purged, that therefore we are out of the favour of God;
or Because the seeds of Sins Are still in us, and the corruptions of our nature's Are not Fully purged, that Therefore we Are out of the favour of God;
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and first for the sword so raigning in the Land, we must confesse it is for the sinnes of the Land, which if once that cause were but removeed, then the effect would cease:
and First for the sword so reigning in the Land, we must confess it is for the Sins of the Land, which if once that cause were but removeed, then the Effect would cease:
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cast thy care therefore upon God, the authour and finisher of thy faith, 1. Pet. 1.2. and use an endeavour by striveing and labouring to resist these temptations, and endure the combate with patience, having an eye to our Captaine, Christ Jesus, who is the authour and finisher of our faith, &c. Heb. 12.1.2.
cast thy care Therefore upon God, the author and finisher of thy faith, 1. Pet. 1.2. and use an endeavour by striving and labouring to resist these temptations, and endure the combat with patience, having an eye to our Captain, christ jesus, who is the author and finisher of our faith, etc. Hebrew 12.1.2.
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And also know, that whensoever thou art in any temptation or doubtings to trouble thy soule, remember then, I say, that thy estate in this life, is like Peter on the water, whose faith at first was so strong, that at the call of Christ, he came boldly to him on the waters without doubtings,
And also know, that whensoever thou art in any temptation or doubtings to trouble thy soul, Remember then, I say, that thy estate in this life, is like Peter on the water, whose faith At First was so strong, that At the call of christ, he Come boldly to him on the waters without doubtings,
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I say, if this be thy estate and thy case, as peradventure it may? What then must thou doe heerein? Onely this, confesse and acknowledge thine owne weakenesse and insufficiency,
I say, if this be thy estate and thy case, as Peradventure it may? What then must thou do herein? Only this, confess and acknowledge thine own weakness and insufficiency,
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But where is Gods house once called the house of preaching? neither yet in all Gods word, I am sure, from the beginning of Genesis to the end of the Revelations, we doe not read of one quarter of the Miracles and Wonders that have been done by preaching, as have been by prayer;
But where is God's house once called the house of preaching? neither yet in all God's word, I am sure, from the beginning of Genesis to the end of the Revelations, we do not read of one quarter of the Miracles and Wonders that have been done by preaching, as have been by prayer;
And I dare say, that in any doubtings, troubles, and afflictions whatsoever that thou mayest be in, prayer may be the meanes to beget faith in thee to believe,
And I Dare say, that in any doubtings, Troubles, and afflictions whatsoever that thou Mayest be in, prayer may be the means to beget faith in thee to believe,
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with this perswasion, I say, possesse thy soule in patience and hope, that thou shalt one day enjoy that inheritance of the Saints, where is freedome from all these feares and doubtings, which Christ hath bought and purchased for thee. O despayre not then!
with this persuasion, I say, possess thy soul in patience and hope, that thou shalt one day enjoy that inheritance of the Saints, where is freedom from all these fears and doubtings, which christ hath bought and purchased for thee. O despair not then!
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for, as you have heard but even a little before, from the holy Apostle St. Paul, wee are saved by hope, oh then thinke not thy selfe to be out of the favour of God,
for, as you have herd but even a little before, from the holy Apostle Saint Paul, we Are saved by hope, o then think not thy self to be out of the favour of God,
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because thou art not yet free from sinne, and Sathans temptations, but comfort thy self in hope, that as Christs praier for Peter was heard, that (though hee fayled in fayth,
Because thou art not yet free from sin, and Satan's temptations, but Comfort thy self in hope, that as Christ prayer for Peter was herd, that (though he failed in faith,
yea, and for all that shall but believe in him, John 17.20. and therefore, Job 19.2. as Job in the midst of his misery, did comfort himselfe with this meditation, that his Redeemer lived:
yea, and for all that shall but believe in him, John 17.20. and Therefore, Job 19.2. as Job in the midst of his misery, did Comfort himself with this meditation, that his Redeemer lived:
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And therefore waite with patience, and be content with Gods answer to Saint Paul, 2. Cor. 12.9. My grace is sufficient for thee, and my strength and power shall be made manifest in thy weakenesse:
And Therefore wait with patience, and be content with God's answer to Saint Paul, 2. Cor. 12.9. My grace is sufficient for thee, and my strength and power shall be made manifest in thy weakness:
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And this is the very promise of God to those who are once his, on whom he hath once bestowed those graces of the knowledge of Christ, of fayth, of repentance, of regeneration,
And this is the very promise of God to those who Are once his, on whom he hath once bestowed those graces of the knowledge of christ, of faith, of Repentance, of regeneration,
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and newnesse of life, (which thou canst not deny, I thinke, but at sometime to have beene in some measure in thee) though hee suffers thee to fall into divers great and grievous temptations, (yea, temptations of a very high nature) yet hee will lay no more upon thee (or them) then he will make thee and them able to beare, 1. Cor. 10.23.
and newness of life, (which thou Canst not deny, I think, but At sometime to have been in Some measure in thee) though he suffers thee to fallen into diverse great and grievous temptations, (yea, temptations of a very high nature) yet he will lay no more upon thee (or them) then he will make thee and them able to bear, 1. Cor. 10.23.
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For that sinne against the holy Ghost, thou canst not commit, which is not any transgression of the Morrall Law, eyther in generall or in particular, eyther of ignorance,
For that sin against the holy Ghost, thou Canst not commit, which is not any Transgression of the Moral Law, either in general or in particular, either of ignorance,
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or of infirmity, or a sin committed wilfully, or presumptuously, and against a mans owne conscience, (though these be grievous sinnes;) but it is an universall and finall Apostacie or falling away from Christ;
or of infirmity, or a since committed wilfully, or presumptuously, and against a men own conscience, (though these be grievous Sins;) but it is an universal and final Apostasy or falling away from christ;
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and taunts, and so disdaine the sacrifice of his death and passion, and continuing thus without repentance unto the end, this is the sinne against the Holy Ghost.
and taunts, and so disdain the sacrifice of his death and passion, and Continuing thus without Repentance unto the end, this is the sin against the Holy Ghost.
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Thus did Julian, and other Apostats sinne, and of these are that of the Apostle to be understood in Heb. 6.6.7.8. &c. But to thy comfort whosoever thou art, that art troubled with doubtings, and so feares that heaven and the joyes thereof belong not unto thee:
Thus did Julian, and other Apostates sin, and of these Are that of the Apostle to be understood in Hebrew 6.6.7.8. etc. But to thy Comfort whosoever thou art, that art troubled with doubtings, and so fears that heaven and the Joys thereof belong not unto thee:
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Why then shouldst thou not apply the generall promises of grace unto thy selfe in particular? Come unto me (sayth our blessed Saviour, Matt. 11.28.) all that are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you. This promise is generall.
Why then Shouldst thou not apply the general promises of grace unto thy self in particular? Come unto me (say our blessed Saviour, Matt. 11.28.) all that Are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you. This promise is general.
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and that thou beleevest (though it may be that thy faith is but weak but like a graine of mustard seed, that is very small, Matth. 7.20.) yet if thou canst but say with the man in the Gospel, I beleeve, Lord helpe my unbeleefe, Mar. 9.24.
and that thou Believest (though it may be that thy faith is but weak but like a grain of mustard seed, that is very small, Matthew 7.20.) yet if thou Canst but say with the man in the Gospel, I believe, Lord help my unbelief, Mar. 9.24.
If thou canst but touch the hemme of Christs garment with the finger of fayth, (if thy hand of fayth, by which thou mayst lay fast hold of him be wanting) yet by this touch of Christ,
If thou Canst but touch the hem of Christ garment with the finger of faith, (if thy hand of faith, by which thou Mayest lay fast hold of him be wanting) yet by this touch of christ,
faint not at the sight of thine enemies, though they be many and terrible, but comfort thy selfe with this, that (as Elisha sayd to his servant in the 2. Kin. 6.16.) there are more with thee then with them,
faint not At the sighed of thine enemies, though they be many and terrible, but Comfort thy self with this, that (as Elisha said to his servant in the 2. Kin. 6.16.) there Are more with thee then with them,
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for thou hast God thy friend, to send thee more ayd of grace, (if at any time thou art decayd in thy strength) thou hast Christ a Conqueror, thy Captaine, under whose Banner thou doest fight, thy friend;
for thou hast God thy friend, to send thee more aid of grace, (if At any time thou art decayed in thy strength) thou hast christ a Conqueror, thy Captain, under whose Banner thou dost fight, thy friend;
Though for a moment he hide his face, yet with everlasting kindnesse will he have compassion on thee, Esay 54.7.8. In a word, thou hast, being in Christ, Myriads of Angels to accompany thee, and the prayers of the Saints, of the whole Church;
Though for a moment he hide his face, yet with everlasting kindness will he have compassion on thee, Isaiah 54.7.8. In a word, thou hast, being in christ, Myriads of Angels to accompany thee, and the Prayers of the Saints, of the Whole Church;
Then as in the sicknesse of thy body, thou art ready to seeke and to send to the Physitian for health of thy body, that so he may apply somewhat unto thee for thy health and cure, so must thou doe:
Then as in the sickness of thy body, thou art ready to seek and to send to the physician for health of thy body, that so he may apply somewhat unto thee for thy health and cure, so must thou do:
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for the Priests lips ought to preserve knowledge, and thou must seeke the Law at his mouth, saith the Lord by his Prophet, Mal. 2.7. To him then thou must open the wounds of thy soule, and all the causes and occasions of thy feare;
for the Priests lips ought to preserve knowledge, and thou must seek the Law At his Mouth, Says the Lord by his Prophet, Malachi 2.7. To him then thou must open the wounds of thy soul, and all the Causes and occasions of thy Fear;
so that hee upon view and sight of thy estate, and arguments of thy faith and repentance (though they be but weake) may apply the promises of mercy, the comfortable refreshing Oyle of the Gospel unto thy soule:
so that he upon view and sighed of thy estate, and Arguments of thy faith and Repentance (though they be but weak) may apply the promises of mercy, the comfortable refreshing Oil of the Gospel unto thy soul:
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But yet heerein also heede and warinesse must be taken, to what Minister, and to what spirituall Father we doe repose and put our trust and confidence in for this so great a businesse;
But yet herein also heed and wariness must be taken, to what Minister, and to what spiritual Father we do repose and put our trust and confidence in for this so great a business;
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For, as Trees in the cold and stormy Winter, so good men and women in tempests and anguishes of soule, seem to be dead, not onely to the world, but even to themselves. Whence note, that Acts 20.9.10. Eutichus there is an Emblem of a Christian in temptation;
For, as Trees in the cold and stormy Winter, so good men and women in tempests and Anguishes of soul, seem to be dead, not only to the world, but even to themselves. Whence note, that Acts 20.9.10. Eutychus there is an Emblem of a Christian in temptation;
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or use any other Ministeriall Function or Office in the Church (but some, if not too many, could be contented that there were no Churches) as well as the Ministers of God, who onely are lawfully called thereunto, I would have such to know, that he that sent forth to baptize, Mark. 16.16. he sent also to remit sinnes, saying, as my Father sent me, so send I you, &c. John 20.12.13.
or use any other Ministerial Function or Office in the Church (but Some, if not too many, could be contented that there were no Churches) as well as the Ministers of God, who only Are lawfully called thereunto, I would have such to know, that he that sent forth to baptise, Mark. 16.16. he sent also to remit Sins, saying, as my Father sent me, so send I you, etc. John 20.12.13.
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yet none can absolve from sinne, but onely Christ, and those to whom Christ hath committed the holy Ministery and words of reconciliation, 2. Cor. 5.18.19. and of their absolving Christ speakes, in Luk. 10.16. He that heareth you heareth me:
yet none can absolve from sin, but only christ, and those to whom christ hath committed the holy Ministry and words of reconciliation, 2. Cor. 5.18.19. and of their absolving christ speaks, in Luk. 10.16. He that hears you hears me:
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In a doubtfull title, thou wilt aske the counsell and advice of some skilfull Lawyer; in perrill of sicknesse, thou wilt enquire of the learned Phisitian;
In a doubtful title, thou wilt ask the counsel and Advice of Some skilful Lawyer; in peril of sickness, thou wilt inquire of the learned physician;
and is there no danger in the dread, and feare of damnation, for a sinner to be his owne Judge? Judicious Calvin teacheth this point of Doctrine most plainely, Et si omnes mutuo nos debeamus consolari, &c. Although (saith he) we ought to comfort and confirme one another in the confidence of Gods mercy;
and is there no danger in the dread, and Fear of damnation, for a sinner to be his own Judge? Judicious calvin Teaches this point of Doctrine most plainly, Et si omnes mutuo nos debeamus consolari, etc. Although (Says he) we ought to Comfort and confirm one Another in the confidence of God's mercy;
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and Luther saith, that he had rather lose a thousand worlds, then suffer private confessions to be, &c. And our Church hath ever most soundly admitted and maintained the truth of this Doctrine;
and Luther Says, that he had rather loose a thousand world's, then suffer private confessions to be, etc. And our Church hath ever most soundly admitted and maintained the truth of this Doctrine;
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before that Authority had made the same of no validity and use, that then it would have made some (and that a great many too) have leaned more freely to them and their Authority, who now (I feare) stand but as neuters;
before that authority had made the same of no validity and use, that then it would have made Some (and that a great many too) have leaned more freely to them and their authority, who now (I Fear) stand but as neuters;
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and of all punishments, whether to private men, or whole Kingdomes, Esay. 26.9. We by our sinnes have provoked God to anger, and God shewes his anger by these judgements upon the whole Nation, Deut. 6.15. King and Subjects have sinned, and now King and Subjects are punished, Deut. 28.63.
and of all punishments, whither to private men, or Whole Kingdoms, Isaiah. 26.9. We by our Sins have provoked God to anger, and God shows his anger by these Judgments upon the Whole nation, Deuteronomy 6.15. King and Subject's have sinned, and now King and Subject's Are punished, Deuteronomy 28.63.
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all other causes are but Gods instruments; now the instrumentall cause of these our distractions, are wicked men, 2. Chron. 22.2.3. God useth one sinner to punish another, as Israels sinnes were punished by wicked Shishake, and by idolatrous Asher, Esay. 1•. 5. whom God calleth the rod of his anger, and the staffe of his hand, 2. Sam. 12.11.12.13.
all other Causes Are but God's Instruments; now the instrumental cause of these our distractions, Are wicked men, 2. Chronicles 22.2.3. God uses one sinner to Punish Another, as Israel's Sins were punished by wicked Shishake, and by idolatrous Asher, Isaiah. 1•. 5. whom God calls the rod of his anger, and the staff of his hand, 2. Sam. 12.11.12.13.
But to passe and goe where wee were, for Absolution, wee finde that Doctor Holland absolved Doctor Reynolds at his death, who not being able to speake,
But to pass and go where we were, for Absolution, we find that Doctor Holland absolved Doctor Reynolds At his death, who not being able to speak,
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And so King James, of blessed memory, as I have credibly heard, when hee lay on his death bed, sent for a Reverend Bishop to come and give him his Absolution.
And so King James, of blessed memory, as I have credibly herd, when he lay on his death Bed, sent for a Reverend Bishop to come and give him his Absolution.
as it was very fitting, the Tyrannous and Antichristian abuse of Popish Auricular Confession, which they very fondly thrust upon the souls of Christians,
as it was very fitting, the Tyrannous and Antichristian abuse of Popish Auricular Confessi, which they very fondly thrust upon the Souls of Christians,
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that so by this meanes they might dive into the secrets of men and women, which many times proved pernicious and hurtfull, not only to private persons, but also to publick States.
that so by this means they might dive into the secrets of men and women, which many times proved pernicious and hurtful, not only to private Persons, but also to public States.
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But to leave the Church of Rome to their fopperies, let all good Christians be admonished to beware of their owne naturall corruptions, which is a thing that is by nature in the best;
But to leave the Church of Rome to their fopperies, let all good Christians be admonished to beware of their own natural corruptions, which is a thing that is by nature in the best;
as Luther sayd, a Pope in his belly, a high conceit and opinion of his owne workes, (whereby we thinke wee tie God unto us) and yet I dare say, there is in us no reall vertue, no true substance.
as Luther said, a Pope in his belly, a high conceit and opinion of his own works, (whereby we think we tie God unto us) and yet I Dare say, there is in us no real virtue, no true substance.
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for before thy conversion what canst thou deserve, when every of thy workes and actions, are but as so many sinnes? for to the impure, all things are impure, Tit. 1.15.
for before thy conversion what Canst thou deserve, when every of thy works and actions, Are but as so many Sins? for to the impure, all things Are impure, Tit. 1.15.
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Oh then chalenge nothing for thy works sake, for thou mayst know their imperfections, and in begging any blessing from above, from whence commeth every good and perfect gift, Ja. 1.17. I say, therein use no other plea, but the freedome of Gods grace:
O then challenge nothing for thy works sake, for thou Mayest know their imperfections, and in begging any blessing from above, from whence comes every good and perfect gift, Ja. 1.17. I say, therein use no other plea, but the freedom of God's grace:
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nor Absolons beauty, nor Sauls stature, nor Dives fine Purple, nor the Fooles great Barnes, that can assure or certifie the soule of the favour of God:
nor Absolom beauty, nor Saul's stature, nor Dives fine Purple, nor the Fools great Barns, that can assure or certify the soul of the favour of God:
But as wee were, I say, thou must confesse thy sinnes and weaknesses, (as the Reverend Divine Mr. Perkins in his Case of Conscience, observeth) That so the Minister of God may pronounce the sentence of Absolution (of thy free remission and reconciliation with God in Christ) unto thee:
But as we were, I say, thou must confess thy Sins and Weaknesses, (as the Reverend Divine Mr. Perkins in his Case of Conscience, observeth) That so the Minister of God may pronounce the sentence of Absolution (of thy free remission and reconciliation with God in christ) unto thee:
yea, and offers thereof freely, Esa. 55.1.2. I say, if they doe but desire and thirst for it, hee then promiseth to give it them freely, Revel. 21.6. and 22.17.
yea, and offers thereof freely, Isaiah 55.1.2. I say, if they do but desire and thirst for it, he then promises to give it them freely, Revel. 21.6. and 22.17.
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and no Prayer comparable to Christs, which he hath taught us, Mat. 6. But in a word for conclusion, know, Christian and loving Reader, and despayre not.
and no Prayer comparable to Christ, which he hath taught us, Mathew 6. But in a word for conclusion, know, Christian and loving Reader, and despair not.
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