Immanuel, or The church triumphing in God with us. A sermon preached before the right honorable House of Lords, in the Abbey of Westminster; at their publique thanksgiving, November 5th 1644. By John Strickland, B.D. Pastor of the church at St Edmunds in Nevv Sarum. A member of the Assembly of Divines.
Others conceive it penned by David, or some other, upon a notable deliverance of the Church from the Ammonites, Moabites, and Syrians, in the dayes of David, recorded 2 Sam. 10. But most probably the miraculous deliverance of the Church from the Assyrians, in the time of Hezekiah, when the Lord by the hand of an Angel from heaven slew in one night 185000. of the enemy,
Others conceive it penned by David, or Some other, upon a notable deliverance of the Church from the Ammonites, Moabites, and Syrians, in the days of David, recorded 2 Sam. 10. But most probably the miraculous deliverance of the Church from the Assyrians, in the time of Hezekiah, when the Lord by the hand of an Angel from heaven slew in one night 185000. of the enemy,
However it is NONLATINALPHABET, a Psalme of praise, or triumphall Song, wherein the Church rejoyceth in the Lord, giving him not onely the praise of her experience for a deliverance received,
However it is, a Psalm of praise, or triumphal Song, wherein the Church Rejoiceth in the Lord, giving him not only the praise of her experience for a deliverance received,
but also the praise of her hope and confidence for the future, setting him up as a perpetuall and standing refuge to the Church in all succeeding generations, wherein shee shall be kept secure and unmoved:
but also the praise of her hope and confidence for the future, setting him up as a perpetual and standing refuge to the Church in all succeeding generations, wherein she shall be kept secure and unmoved:
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Ver. 5. Though the earth be removed, and the mountaines be carried into the middest of the Sea. For he is not onely a rock, against which the gates of hell cannot prevaile;
Ver. 5. Though the earth be removed, and the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea. For he is not only a rock, against which the gates of hell cannot prevail;
but he is watchfull and alwayes ready at the Churches right hand in the time of danger, Psal. 110.5. Auxilium praesentissimum, a very present help, that never comes too late.
but he is watchful and always ready At the Churches right hand in the time of danger, Psalm 110.5. Auxilium praesentissimum, a very present help, that never comes too late.
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This the Church had late experience of, how easily he could defeat her enemies when they rose up in greatest rage and fury, ver. 6. The heathen raged; the kingdomes were moved; he uttered his voice; the earth melted;
This the Church had late experience of, how Easily he could defeat her enemies when they rose up in greatest rage and fury, ver. 6. The heathen raged; the kingdoms were moved; he uttered his voice; the earth melted;
and therefore shee makes this the maine of her dittie, while shee triumphes over feares, and dangers, and enemies in the Text, The Lord of Hosts is with us, &c.
and Therefore she makes this the main of her ditty, while she Triumphos over fears, and dangers, and enemies in the Text, The Lord of Hosts is with us, etc.
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as it is particularly set forth Psal. 148.2. &c. whereby is holden our Gods universall dominion and soveraignty over them all, suites better with the Churches purpose in this place.
as it is particularly Set forth Psalm 148.2. etc. whereby is held our God's universal dominion and sovereignty over them all, suits better with the Churches purpose in this place.
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first, his generall and common presence, whereby he is re•• t••• in all places and things without distinctiō or difference, which is Gods omnipresence, in which kind of presence to have God with her is no peculiar priviledge of the Church.
First, his general and Common presence, whereby he is re•• t••• in all places and things without distinction or difference, which is God's omnipresence, in which kind of presence to have God with her is no peculiar privilege of the Church.
Secondly, there is a speciall presence of God, or his presence testified by some remarkable works or speciall demonstrations, Effectivè, whereby God may be so present in some places & things,
Secondly, there is a special presence of God, or his presence testified by Some remarkable works or special demonstrations, Effectivè, whereby God may be so present in Some places & things,
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in which respect he is said to dwell between the Cherubims, 2 Sam. 6.2. or spirituall tokens of his grace, as assistance and acceptance in the duties of his worship, together with injoyment and benefit of his Ordinances.
in which respect he is said to dwell between the Cherubims, 2 Sam. 6.2. or spiritual tokens of his grace, as assistance and acceptance in the duties of his worship, together with enjoyment and benefit of his Ordinances.
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Thus he is present with his Church and people in times of the Gospel, Where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the middest of them, Mat. 18.20. This kind of presence is a priviledge of the Church militant, that he will be with her in holy and spirituall administrations and Ordinances;
Thus he is present with his Church and people in times of the Gospel, Where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them, Mathew 18.20. This kind of presence is a privilege of the Church militant, that he will be with her in holy and spiritual administrations and Ordinances;
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It is the proper name of Abrahams grand-child (the fathe of the Patriarches) and one of the feoffees in trust for the covenant of grace, together with Abraham and Isaac. And if any shall aske me,
It is the proper name of Abrahams grandchild (the fathe of the Patriarchs) and one of the feoffees in trust for the Covenant of grace, together with Abraham and Isaac. And if any shall ask me,
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yet Mr Calvin gives this reason, the covenant of grace was more solemnly made & publickly ratified with Abraham and Jacob, then it was with Isaac, and therefore when he will be looked upon as a God in covenant with his people, he holds forth himselfe more frequently by the name of the God of Abraham, and the God of Jacob, then of the God of Isaac; albeit, somtime he is pleased to take upon him that style also:
yet Mr calvin gives this reason, the Covenant of grace was more solemnly made & publicly ratified with Abraham and Jacob, then it was with Isaac, and Therefore when he will be looked upon as a God in Covenant with his people, he holds forth himself more frequently by the name of the God of Abraham, and the God of Jacob, then of the God of Isaac; albeit, sometime he is pleased to take upon him that style also:
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As a common name it carries in the compasse of it all the people of God in those times that were the children of Abraham, Isa. 14.1. The Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their owne land:
As a Common name it carries in the compass of it all the people of God in those times that were the children of Abraham, Isaiah 14.1. The Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and Set them in their own land:
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So that this phrase, the God of Jacob, doth import the neere interest that is between God and his Church by covenant, which makes her thus triumph in him, the God of Jacob.
So that this phrase, the God of Jacob, does import the near Interest that is between God and his Church by Covenant, which makes her thus triumph in him, the God of Jacob.
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or it may be a metaphor from the dennes or burroughes where weaponlesse creatures find shelter when they are hunted and pursued by their enemies: as Prov. 30.26. The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rockes.
or it may be a metaphor from the dens or burroughs where weaponless creatures find shelter when they Are hunted and pursued by their enemies: as Curae 30.26. The conies Are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the Rocks.
That God, who by a Soveraigne power hath every creature at his command, is effectually with us by a speciall presence of his providence, whereby he will not onely ayd us in time of opposition,
That God, who by a Sovereign power hath every creature At his command, is effectually with us by a special presence of his providence, whereby he will not only aid us in time of opposition,
The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob, &c. The words thus opened, with relation to ver. 6. where the church had experience of God with her, when her enemies rose up in rage against her, offer this point;
The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob, etc. The words thus opened, with Relation to for. 6. where the Church had experience of God with her, when her enemies rose up in rage against her, offer this point;
With assurance of this truth, the Lord incouraged Israel to go out against their enemies to battell, Deut. 20.3, 4. He appointed the Priest when they came nigh unto the battell to say;
With assurance of this truth, the Lord encouraged Israel to go out against their enemies to battle, Deuteronomy 20.3, 4. He appointed the Priest when they Come High unto the battle to say;
and doe not tremble, neither be yee terrified because of them, for the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified Because of them, for the Lord your God is he that Goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Which promise, though it was made to Israel only in the time of their warres, concerned the Church in succeeding ages, being hereditary to Israel in the mystery as well as to Israel in the letter:
Which promise, though it was made to Israel only in the time of their wars, concerned the Church in succeeding ages, being hereditary to Israel in the mystery as well as to Israel in the Letter:
As may appear in that David long after, in his experiēce found this promise verified in Gods rising up with him against the enemies of the Church in his time, that opposed his kingdome & government, whereby he was so much incouraged, Psal. 118.6, 7. The Lord is on my side, I will not •eare;
As may appear in that David long After, in his experience found this promise verified in God's rising up with him against the enemies of the Church in his time, that opposed his Kingdom & government, whereby he was so much encouraged, Psalm 118.6, 7. The Lord is on my side, I will not •eare;
He was (I say) so much herewith incouraged, Ut de eo considentèr gloriatur, fuerat enim id saepenumero •e ipsa expertu•, saith one, He glorieth in it against all his enemies, were they never so many,
He was (I say) so much herewith encouraged, Ut de eo considentèr gloriatur, fuerat enim id saepenumero •e ipsa expertu•, Says one, He Glorieth in it against all his enemies, were they never so many,
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This advantage of having God to take his part, raised up his spirit above all the odds that were between him and the uncircumcised Goliah; and it is notable to observe what a description of God David sets before the eye of his faith when he was to enter the lists with that Philistim, 1 Sam. 17.45. Thou comest to me with a sword and with a speare, and with a shield:
This advantage of having God to take his part, raised up his Spirit above all the odds that were between him and the uncircumcised Goliath; and it is notable to observe what a description of God David sets before the eye of his faith when he was to enter the lists with that Philistim, 1 Sam. 17.45. Thou Comest to me with a sword and with a spear, and with a shield:
and in his relation to the Church, whereby he stands ingaged to assist and maintain those that stand up in her cause, which David looks upon as more then all those weapons that Goliah brought into the field against him:
and in his Relation to the Church, whereby he Stands engaged to assist and maintain those that stand up in her cause, which David looks upon as more then all those weapons that Goliath brought into the field against him:
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Of both which we may see an experiment, when Cambyses became a Persian scourge unto the Church, the Lord sends first a single Angel, then Michael the Prince, to divert him;
Of both which we may see an experiment, when Cambyses became a Persian scourge unto the Church, the Lord sends First a single Angel, then Michael the Prince, to divert him;
and in after-ages he raised up the Prince of Graecia to oppose the Persian, lest he should have oppressed the Church with his might, Dan. 10.13.20, 21. And as this is a truth in it selfe,
and in Afterages he raised up the Prince of Graecia to oppose the Persian, lest he should have oppressed the Church with his might, Dan. 10.13.20, 21. And as this is a truth in it self,
This the Church acknowledged with all thankfulnesse, Psal. 124.1, 2, 3. in reference unto those manifold insurrections which the heathen made against the Church, not onely in the time of David: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,
This the Church acknowledged with all thankfulness, Psalm 124.1, 2, 3. in Referente unto those manifold insurrections which the heathen made against the Church, not only in the time of David: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,
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Secondly, In that God disposeth of the plots and attempts of the Churches enemies, contrary to their own purposes many times, not onely infatuating their counsells,
Secondly, In that God Disposeth of the plots and attempts of the Churches enemies, contrary to their own Purposes many times, not only infatuating their Counsels,
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The Ecclesiasticall History mentions a memorable passage of providence to this purpose toward the good Emperour Theodosius; when the enemies had sent a shower of arrowes against him, by a sudden and strong wind, they were driven back,
The Ecclesiastical History mentions a memorable passage of providence to this purpose towards the good Emperor Theodosius; when the enemies had sent a shower of arrows against him, by a sudden and strong wind, they were driven back,
insomuch that the Poet proclaimes it as an act of Heaven done in love to Theodosius. O nimium dilecte Deo, cui militat aethe•, Et conjurati veniunt ad classica venti!
insomuch that the Poet proclaims it as an act of Heaven done in love to Theodosius. O Nimium dilecte God, cui militat aethe•, Et conjurati veniunt ad Classica venti!
Thirdly, In casting the ballance for the Church, where the opposition hath been long maintained dubio Marte, and when she hath been hard beset with enemies;
Thirdly, In casting the balance for the Church, where the opposition hath been long maintained dubio Mars, and when she hath been hard beset with enemies;
Thus he appeared for the two Tribes and halfe when they made warre with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab, the generations of Ishmael; it was not onely brought unto a battell,
Thus he appeared for the two Tribes and half when they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab, the generations of Ishmael; it was not only brought unto a battle,
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as appeares by their consultation, Dan. 6.5. Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God:
as appears by their consultation, Dan. 6.5. Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this daniel, except we find it against him Concerning the law of his God:
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And when the Church in misery would stirre up the Lord to her assistance, shee presents this as an argument that shee was persecuted for his sake, Psal. 44.22. For thy sake are we killed all the day.
And when the Church in misery would stir up the Lord to her assistance, she presents this as an argument that she was persecuted for his sake, Psalm 44.22. For thy sake Are we killed all the day.
In all the persecutions of the Church upon record in Scripture (as far as I have observed) that which ever stirr'd up the malice of the enemy, hath been Divinum aliquid, somewhat of God:
In all the persecutions of the Church upon record in Scripture (as Far as I have observed) that which ever stirred up the malice of the enemy, hath been Divinum Aliquid, somewhat of God:
That which caused those wicked enemies in the time of Artaxerxes, so to envie and oppose the people of God, was that they were going about a Temple for the worship of God, Ezra 4.1. When the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivitie build•d the Temple unto the Lord God of Israel;
That which caused those wicked enemies in the time of Artaxerxes, so to envy and oppose the people of God, was that they were going about a Temple for the worship of God, Ezra 4.1. When the Adversaries of Judah and Benjamin herd that the children of the captivity build•d the Temple unto the Lord God of Israel;
In the time of Ahasuerus, Haman, and his confederates persecuted the people of the Jewes for worshipping God according to his own will, Esth. 3.8, 9. Daniel was persecuted,
In the time of Ahasuerus, Haman, and his confederates persecuted the people of the Jews for worshipping God according to his own will, Esth. 3.8, 9. daniel was persecuted,
and the Article upon which he was accused, was, that he prayed three times a day, Dan. 6.13. The cause why the Apostles were so hardly handled, as to be beaten (and for which (if Gamaliel had not been) their lives should have been taken away) was, that they preached in the Name of Jesus Christ, Act. 5.28.
and the Article upon which he was accused, was, that he prayed three times a day, Dan. 6.13. The cause why the Apostles were so hardly handled, as to be beaten (and for which (if Gamaliel had not been) their lives should have been taken away) was, that they preached in the Name of jesus christ, Act. 5.28.
Arise, O God, maintaine thine own cause; remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily: He is ingaged to stand up and maintain the cause wherein his Church suffers;
Arise, Oh God, maintain thine own cause; Remember how the foolish man Reproacheth thee daily: He is engaged to stand up and maintain the cause wherein his Church suffers;
as being his enemies as well as hers. So the Spirit taught the Psalmist to call them, Psal. 74.4. Thine enemies roare in the middest of thy Congregations;
as being his enemies as well as hers. So the Spirit taught the Psalmist to call them, Psalm 74.4. Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy Congregations;
shee is by covenant his peculiar; by wch covenant he promiseth to have common friends and common enemies with her; Gen. 12.3. I will blesse them that blesse thee, and curse him that curseth thee.
she is by Covenant his peculiar; by which Covenant he promises to have Common Friends and Common enemies with her; Gen. 12.3. I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that Curseth thee.
He speaketh here after the manner of Kings, when they made a mutuall confederacy, they promised to have the same friends mutually, and the same enemies.
He speaks Here After the manner of Kings, when they made a mutual confederacy, they promised to have the same Friends mutually, and the same enemies.
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When Cyrus demanded of Tigranes (who came to redeem his wife that had been brought into captivitie) what ransome he would give for her, he answered he would redeem her libertie with his own life:
When Cyrus demanded of Tigranes (who Come to Redeem his wife that had been brought into captivity) what ransom he would give for her, he answered he would Redeem her liberty with his own life:
So God having espoused the Church unto himselfe by covenant, was willing to redeem her libertie with his own bloud, Act. 20.28. Besides the generall covenant, the Lord hath ingaged himselfe to take the Churches part, by particular and speciall promises; as, Josh. 1.5. I will not faile thee, nor forsake thee;
So God having espoused the Church unto himself by Covenant, was willing to Redeem her liberty with his own blood, Act. 20.28. Beside the general Covenant, the Lord hath engaged himself to take the Churches part, by particular and special promises; as, Josh. 1.5. I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee;
sure I am, water and fire are usuall (though figurative) expressions in Scripture of the Churches enemies & persecutions, wherein God promiseth to undertake for her; as, Isa. 59.19. When the enemy shall come in like a floud, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against them.
sure I am, water and fire Are usual (though figurative) expressions in Scripture of the Churches enemies & persecutions, wherein God promises to undertake for her; as, Isaiah 59.19. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against them.
either the Spirit of prayer shall do it by bringing in reliefe from heaven, or the Spirit of power, whereby God will stretch out his own arme to fight against them,
either the Spirit of prayer shall do it by bringing in relief from heaven, or the Spirit of power, whereby God will stretch out his own arm to fight against them,
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following the text) and to consider how comfortably God hath given us experience of this truth, that we may more clearly see what grounds we have of rejoycing this day,
following the text) and to Consider how comfortably God hath given us experience of this truth, that we may more clearly see what grounds we have of rejoicing this day,
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and so sing praises with understanding. We shall find cause enough to say with David, Psal. 92.4. Thou Lord hast made us glad through thy works, and we will triumph in the works of thy hands.
and so sing praises with understanding. We shall find cause enough to say with David, Psalm 92.4. Thou Lord hast made us glad through thy works, and we will triumph in the works of thy hands.
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, amongst the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holinesse, fearfull in praises, doing wonders? God hath opened unto us a treasury of mercies, old and new.
Who is like unto thee, Oh Lord, among the God's? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? God hath opened unto us a treasury of Mercies, old and new.
how he took our part when destruction was coming full saile against us in 88. and scattered the Armado, proudly called Invincible. The enemy said, as Pharaoh, Exod. 15.9. I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoile:
how he took our part when destruction was coming full sail against us in 88. and scattered the Armado, proudly called Invincible. The enemy said, as Pharaoh, Exod 15.9. I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil:
but the Lord blowed with his wind, ver. 10. and disappointed them, so that in saving us & our Nation from that Spanish fury, the Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoyce.
but the Lord blowed with his wind, ver. 10. and disappointed them, so that in Saving us & our nation from that Spanish fury, the Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoice.
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This day puts us in mind of another, never to be forgotten, deliverance from popish treachery, more admirable then the former, which was from open violence;
This day puts us in mind of Another, never to be forgotten, deliverance from popish treachery, more admirable then the former, which was from open violence;
it was a treachery that wants a name to expresse it, unlesse you will call it (as one doth) by the name of a Catholique villa•y. Learned endeavours have been made to finde a parallel in former Histories,
it was a treachery that Wants a name to express it, unless you will call it (as one does) by the name of a Catholic villa•y. Learned endeavours have been made to find a parallel in former Histories,
but this deliverance stands alone, & is a None-such. Such a deliverance as you heard in the morning, Ezra 9.13, 14. Wee may therefore mutato nomine, not onely make it our song this day,
but this deliverance Stands alone, & is a Nonesuch. Such a deliverance as you herd in the morning, Ezra 9.13, 14. we may Therefore Mutato nomine, not only make it our song this day,
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how many infernall conspiracies (well-night as dark and deep as the Powder-treason) have been lately defeated? Which nothing but the eye of heaven could have seen, nothing but the hand of heaven could have prevented.
how many infernal conspiracies (well-night as dark and deep as the Powder treason) have been lately defeated? Which nothing but the eye of heaven could have seen, nothing but the hand of heaven could have prevented.
Manifold deliverances, with many glorious Victories, have been given in, upon all which we may write (the King of Swedens Motto upon the Battell at Lipsich ) A Domino facta sunt ista;
Manifold Deliverances, with many glorious Victories, have been given in, upon all which we may write (the King of Swedens Motto upon the Battle At Leipzig) A Domino facta sunt ista;
I will not therefore tell you of Edg-hill, Newbury, York, &c. which yet are to be accounted precious and lasting Monuments of the Lords being with us.
I will not Therefore tell you of Edge hill, Newbury, York, etc. which yet Are to be accounted precious and lasting Monuments of the lords being with us.
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God hath given us in a bill of later providences for the Church in severall parts of the Kingdome, by reducing severall garrisons, by prevailing for us in the field in severall places:
God hath given us in a bill of later providences for the Church in several parts of the Kingdom, by reducing several garrisons, by prevailing for us in the field in several places:
God hath honoured this one day (consecrated principally to the memory of Englands deliverance from the Powder-plot ) with such a cōfluence of mercies,
God hath honoured this one day (consecrated principally to the memory of Englands deliverance from the Powder plot) with such a confluence of Mercies,
Let us therefore spice our joyes in the fruition of these mercies, with a fixed observation and acknowledgement of Gods own hand in bringing about all these great things for us, and that God hath taken our part therein:
Let us Therefore spice our Joys in the fruition of these Mercies, with a fixed observation and acknowledgement of God's own hand in bringing about all these great things for us, and that God hath taken our part therein:
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which in the dispensation of them, may by an intelligent observer be discerned by three things that have commonly been evident in all our deliverances and victories, viz.
which in the Dispensation of them, may by an intelligent observer be discerned by three things that have commonly been evident in all our Deliverances and victories, viz.
1. They have not usually been given us till the creatures help and strength hath been brought to a nonplus, at least we have seen the creature failing,
1. They have not usually been given us till the creatures help and strength hath been brought to a nonplus, At least we have seen the creature failing,
the Lord in those days did by the hand of a few, which all the army could not doe, that it might more clearly appear, that what was done was from God, saith Peter Martyr; even as Judg. 7.2. the Lord would rather give the Midianites into the hand of 300 men, then Gideons whole Army, Lest Israel vaunt themselves against me (saith God) saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
the Lord in those days did by the hand of a few, which all the army could not do, that it might more clearly appear, that what was done was from God, Says Peter Martyr; even as Judges 7.2. the Lord would rather give the midianites into the hand of 300 men, then Gideons Whole Army, Lest Israel vaunt themselves against me (Says God) saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
How clearly hath Gods hand been put forth in our victories, when we were even upon the brink of an overthrow? as Vaux of his giving fire Quantillum abfuit, wee might say of our destructions, from which GOD hath set us free.
How clearly hath God's hand been put forth in our victories, when we were even upon the brink of an overthrow? as Vaux of his giving fire Quantillum abfuit, we might say of our destructions, from which GOD hath Set us free.
2. Our publick mercies have generally been brought us, upon prayer and fasting, duties that are sent out by the Church for Gods help & power to her assistance;
2. Our public Mercies have generally been brought us, upon prayer and fasting, duties that Are sent out by the Church for God's help & power to her assistance;
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as he did for his people in Salem, Psal. 76.2, 3. because there we prevailed with God in wrestling as Jacob. The Tarentini had a feast which they called Jejunium, in memoriall of that reliefe which the Rhegini spared upon every tenth dayes fast,
as he did for his people in Salem, Psalm 76.2, 3. Because there we prevailed with God in wrestling as Jacob. The Tarentini had a feast which they called Fasting, in memorial of that relief which the Rhegini spared upon every tenth days fast,
so (though we sacrifice not, nor ascribe to our fasting and prayers, yet) we might well set up a feast of thankfulness to God, in memoriall of such publick favours,
so (though we sacrifice not, nor ascribe to our fasting and Prayers, yet) we might well Set up a feast of thankfulness to God, in memorial of such public favours,
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And the rather, because the honor of such mercies as come in that way, is clearly cast upon God, who hearing prayers doth whatsoever is done thereby, in that prayer setteth God on work;
And the rather, Because the honour of such Mercies as come in that Way, is clearly cast upon God, who hearing Prayers does whatsoever is done thereby, in that prayer sets God on work;
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which was the ground of Luthers admirable confidence, wherein he was wont to say, when they had prayed together against the Churches enemies, Vicimus, we have overcome;
which was the ground of Luthers admirable confidence, wherein he was wont to say, when they had prayed together against the Churches enemies, Vicimus, we have overcome;
whereby it hath appeared that victory was given us by him to whom nothing is difficult: Thus Joshua reasons, Josh. 23.10. One of you shall chase a thousand, because it is God that sighteth for you:
whereby it hath appeared that victory was given us by him to whom nothing is difficult: Thus joshua Reasons, Josh. 23.10. One of you shall chase a thousand, Because it is God that sighteth for you:
this is a day wherein praises should waite for the Lord, Psal. 65.1. Tibi silet laus, as Pagnine renders it, Praise is silent to thee, O God, in Sion.
this is a day wherein praises should wait for the Lord, Psalm 65.1. Tibi Silent laus, as Pagnine renders it, Praise is silent to thee, Oh God, in Sion.
Such a throng of praises, and so great, that they were unutterable, and therefore silent-praise (as they say of cares, Leves loquuntur, ingentes stupent, ) yet though our praises should be more then we can expresse,
Such a throng of praises, and so great, that they were unutterable, and Therefore silent-praise (as they say of Cares, Leves loquuntur, Ingentes stupent,) yet though our praises should be more then we can express,
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Not that any gallant Spirits should be deprived of the honor due unto them, it is their honor that God will delight to use them as instruments for the good of his Church.
Not that any gallant Spirits should be deprived of the honour due unto them, it is their honour that God will delight to use them as Instruments for the good of his Church.
It was a notable custome among the Romans, that when they had obtained a victory, the Generall was wont to send Letters deckt with laurell to the Consulls, to require them decernere supplicationes, it seems they made account that they stood in need of prayers rather then of praises.
It was a notable custom among the Roman, that when they had obtained a victory, the General was wont to send Letters decked with laurel to the Consuls, to require them decernere supplicationes, it seems they made account that they stood in need of Prayers rather then of praises.
3. We should strive to give God perpetuall praises, by perpetuating his praises unto posteritie, a laying up a stock and seed of praise, that may bring forth a plentiful crop in the generations to come,
3. We should strive to give God perpetual praises, by perpetuating his praises unto posterity, a laying up a stock and seed of praise, that may bring forth a plentiful crop in the generations to come,
when they shall heare and see what great things the Lord hath wrought for his Church in this age, which hath been and still is in birth, with many glorious things, that much will concern future times.
when they shall hear and see what great things the Lord hath wrought for his Church in this age, which hath been and still is in birth, with many glorious things, that much will concern future times.
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I doubt not but some faithfull Pennes have privately filled their common-place-books, in treasuring up and making records of Gods wonderful providence towards this Church and Kingdome in our times, which being transmitted to posteritie in a much desired Chronologie, would publickly set up lasting Monuments of Gods praise,
I doubt not but Some faithful Pens have privately filled their common-place-books, in treasuring up and making records of God's wondered providence towards this Church and Kingdom in our times, which being transmitted to posterity in a much desired Chronology, would publicly Set up lasting Monuments of God's praise,
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and provide for a succession of thankfulnesse from generation to generation. Such a providence we find the faithfull had in former times; Psal. 44.1. We have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us what work thou diddest in their dayes, in the times of old.
and provide for a succession of thankfulness from generation to generation. Such a providence we find the faithful had in former times; Psalm 44.1. We have herd with our ears, our Father's have told us what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
she may be brought into the net, and affliction may be layd upon her loynes, Psal. 66.10, 11. God may give Jacob to the spoile, and Israel to the robbers;
she may be brought into the net, and affliction may be laid upon her loins, Psalm 66.10, 11. God may give Jacob to the spoil, and Israel to the robbers;
as the winde carries away the chaff from the wheat, and as the furnace divides between the gold and the drosse, which could not well be severed otherwise:
as the wind carries away the chaff from the wheat, and as the furnace divides between the gold and the dross, which could not well be severed otherwise:
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shee is not alwayes in case for such mercies, no more then Israel was fit to enter into the Land of Promise, till the Lord had carried him through a long and tedious Wildernesse, to humble him, and to prove him, to see what was in his heart, Deut. 8.2.
she is not always in case for such Mercies, no more then Israel was fit to enter into the Land of Promise, till the Lord had carried him through a long and tedious Wilderness, to humble him, and to prove him, to see what was in his heart, Deuteronomy 8.2.
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Ephraim was carelesse of looking after God, till affliction had almost devoured him, and therefore God withdraws himselfe, till affliction brings Ephraim in unto him by prayer, Hos. 5.15. 2. Seeing we have tasted the sweetnesse of Gods being with us, both by ancient and modern experience, we should be the more carefull to keep him on our side in these times of common trouble and danger, that his presence may give us rest;
Ephraim was careless of looking After God, till affliction had almost devoured him, and Therefore God withdraws himself, till affliction brings Ephraim in unto him by prayer, Hos. 5.15. 2. Seeing we have tasted the sweetness of God's being with us, both by ancient and modern experience, we should be the more careful to keep him on our side in these times of Common trouble and danger, that his presence may give us rest;
as he promised Israel, Exod. 33.14. which made Moses so earnest with God for it, as being not only the signall of his love to them, but also as being a means of their securitie against all the Nations that would look upon them, (by his being with them) as Gods onely people, separated from all the people upon the face of the earth.
as he promised Israel, Exod 33.14. which made Moses so earnest with God for it, as being not only the signal of his love to them, but also as being a means of their security against all the nations that would look upon them, (by his being with them) as God's only people, separated from all the people upon the face of the earth.
First, Be zealous for God, especially in those things that more immediately concerne him, namely, matters of Worship and Religion, which God hath ranked in the first Table (the highest forme of commandements) and which our Saviour calls the first and great Commandement, Mat. 22.38.
First, Be zealous for God, especially in those things that more immediately concern him, namely, matters of Worship and Religion, which God hath ranked in the First Table (the highest Form of Commandments) and which our Saviour calls the First and great Commandment, Mathew 22.38.
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And he is well pleased with paying our vowes, in way of thankfulnesse, as may appear in Davids care therein, Psal. 116.14. You have holden forth a pious example in entring into our solemne League and Covenant for reformation;
And he is well pleased with paying our vows, in Way of thankfulness, as may appear in Davids care therein, Psalm 116.14. You have held forth a pious Exampl in entering into our solemn League and Covenant for Reformation;
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like the much honoured Prince Josiah, and that with the same sinceritie (I hope) with all your heart, and with all your soule, to perform the words of the Covenant;
like the much honoured Prince Josiah, and that with the same sincerity (I hope) with all your heart, and with all your soul, to perform the words of the Covenant;
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and to stand to it, when they have made it, 2 Chron. 34.31, 32. It is not more matter of joy to the Churches abroad, that you have brought forth such a covenant for the three Kingdoms to be united in,
and to stand to it, when they have made it, 2 Chronicles 34.31, 32. It is not more matter of joy to the Churches abroad, that you have brought forth such a Covenant for the three Kingdoms to be united in,
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then it may be matter of grief & shame to us at home, that it is so much neglected as it is, many refuse to take it, many that have taken it, make no conscience at all of keeping it. Thirdly, Execute Judgement:
then it may be matter of grief & shame to us At home, that it is so much neglected as it is, many refuse to take it, many that have taken it, make no conscience At all of keeping it. Thirdly, Execute Judgement:
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if the Lord see the want of judgement among us, it will displease him, Isa. 59.15. By this Phinehas turned away wrath from Israel; and who can tell what you may do for England, if you be not wanting in this? The Lord would have pardoned Jerusalem, if he could have found but one man therein that had executed judgement, Jer. 5.1.
if the Lord see the want of judgement among us, it will displease him, Isaiah 59.15. By this Phinehas turned away wrath from Israel; and who can tell what you may do for England, if you be not wanting in this? The Lord would have pardoned Jerusalem, if he could have found but one man therein that had executed judgement, Jer. 5.1.
As he took away the famine, (which he had brought for Saul, and for his bloudy house ) when David wisely condescended to the Gibeonites, and gave up seven men unto the hand of Justice for their cause, 2 Sam. 21.14. God was intreated for the Land, as if the bloud of those delinquents had been a sacrifice to atone the Lord:
As he took away the famine, (which he had brought for Saul, and for his bloody house) when David wisely condescended to the Gibeonites, and gave up seven men unto the hand of justice for their cause, 2 Sam. 21.14. God was entreated for the Land, as if the blood of those delinquents had been a sacrifice to atone the Lord:
I plead not for the shedding of any mans bloud, but (as a Physician sometimes prescribes bloud-letting, to prevent bleeding) I plead for Justice upon those few that would destroy, to prevent judgement upon all the kingdome:
I plead not for the shedding of any men blood, but (as a physician sometime prescribes bloodletting, to prevent bleeding) I plead for justice upon those few that would destroy, to prevent judgement upon all the Kingdom:
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we know (Honored Lords) you reserve a place emptie for the highest on earth (and it is the griefe of honest English hearts this day that it is empty among you) so we hope you reserve a place for the most high God in your counsels,
we know (Honoured lords) you reserve a place empty for the highest on earth (and it is the grief of honest English hearts this day that it is empty among you) so we hope you reserve a place for the most high God in your Counsels,
Hitherto of the point observed from the words in their coherence and relation to the sixt verse, where the Lord shewed himself with the Church, when her enemies rose up in rage to have consumed her:
Hitherto of the point observed from the words in their coherence and Relation to the sixt verse, where the Lord showed himself with the Church, when her enemies rose up in rage to have consumed her:
and combine themselves, is but matter of derision unto God, Psal. 2.4. No more likely to prevaile against her, then an earthen vessell against an iron mace, which easily breaks it into pieces, ver. 9. God will make Jerusalem a burdensom stone for all people:
and combine themselves, is but matter of derision unto God, Psalm 2.4. No more likely to prevail against her, then an earthen vessel against an iron mace, which Easily breaks it into Pieces, ver. 9. God will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people:
though they associate, and gird themselves, they shall be broken in pieces, saith the Prophet, their counsell shall come to nought, their word shall not stand,
though they associate, and gird themselves, they shall be broken in Pieces, Says the Prophet, their counsel shall come to nought, their word shall not stand,
and all because God is with us. And indeed, the Lord is at hand, even at the Churches right hand, to strike through Kings (for her sake) in the day of his wrath, Psal. 110.5. In a word, Gods presence with his Church, is the summe of all that God hath promised her for temporall salvation, whereby to incourage her in times of greatest danger and difficultie.
and all Because God is with us. And indeed, the Lord is At hand, even At the Churches right hand, to strike through Kings (for her sake) in the day of his wrath, Psalm 110.5. In a word, God's presence with his Church, is the sum of all that God hath promised her for temporal salvation, whereby to encourage her in times of greatest danger and difficulty.
It is enough that God is with her, though she walk in the valley of the shadow of death, (as David said, Psal. 23.4.) It is a Supersedeas to the crueltie of fire & water (those mercilesse Elements) Isa. 43.1, 2, 3. Feare not, O Jacob, O Israel, (saith God) when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee,
It is enough that God is with her, though she walk in the valley of the shadow of death, (as David said, Psalm 23.4.) It is a Supersedeas to the cruelty of fire & water (those merciless Elements) Isaiah 43.1, 2, 3. fear not, Oh Jacob, Oh Israel, (Says God) when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee,
Gods presence shall both beare her up in troubles, and give her rest from troubles at length, as Exod. 33.14. it did to Israel, and so make her to triumph for ever.
God's presence shall both bear her up in Troubles, and give her rest from Troubles At length, as Exod 33.14. it did to Israel, and so make her to triumph for ever.
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First, Because this interest of presence brings with it an interest and ingagement of all other attributes of God (who is mightie to save) for the salvation of the Church.
First, Because this Interest of presence brings with it an Interest and engagement of all other attributes of God (who is mighty to save) for the salvation of the Church.
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if it be in any, or all, to save her, she shall not miscarry; for besides that expression, Isa. 45.11. Concerning my sons, and the work of my hands, command ye me;
if it be in any, or all, to save her, she shall not miscarry; for beside that expression, Isaiah 45.11. Concerning my Sons, and the work of my hands, command you me;
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after the Prophet had galled him with a repetition of former experiences, wch might witnesse Gods power and faithfulnesse unto him in past deliverances:
After the Prophet had galled him with a repetition of former experiences, which might witness God's power and faithfulness unto him in past Deliverances:
but will shew himselfe strong in their behalfe, as 2 Chron. 16.9. The eyes of the Lord run to & fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him:
but will show himself strong in their behalf, as 2 Chronicles 16.9. The eyes of the Lord run to & from throughout the Whole earth, to show himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him:
God will make himself strong, (so the word imports) by collecting & stirring up all the strength that is in him, to put it forth in the help of his people,
God will make himself strong, (so the word imports) by collecting & stirring up all the strength that is in him, to put it forth in the help of his people,
what a treasure of invincibilitie would here be discovered, should we go thus on with the rest of Gods attributes, which yet are all equally ingaged for the good of the Church? No marvaile then,
what a treasure of invincibility would Here be discovered, should we go thus on with the rest of God's attributes, which yet Are all equally engaged for the good of the Church? No marvel then,
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how much more should we account of Gods presence in the Church, that made heaven and earth? how impossible must it be to take the Church by assault of enemies,
how much more should we account of God's presence in the Church, that made heaven and earth? how impossible must it be to take the Church by assault of enemies,
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and by making them so dreadfull, the Lord powres out a spirit of feare and amazement upon the enemies of the Church, who when they see the presence of God in,
and by making them so dreadful, the Lord Powers out a Spirit of Fear and amazement upon the enemies of the Church, who when they see the presence of God in,
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1. Hence they must needs be concluded enemies to the Church of England, that would have bereaved her of such a precious priviledge, in driving away Gods presence from her:
1. Hence they must needs be concluded enemies to the Church of England, that would have bereft her of such a precious privilege, in driving away God's presence from her:
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and yet bore up themselves as the onely friends and patrons of the Church of England. What consistence can there be between the Ark and Dagon? What concord between God and Idols? By their cursed innovations, the glory was even departing from our Israel, and the Church of England made even like Jerusalem, when the glory of the Lord was upon the threshold to depart, Ezek. 9.3. The glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the Cherub whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house:
and yet boar up themselves as the only Friends and Patrons of the Church of England. What consistence can there be between the Ark and Dagon? What concord between God and Idols? By their cursed innovations, the glory was even departing from our Israel, and the Church of England made even like Jerusalem, when the glory of the Lord was upon the threshold to depart, Ezekiel 9.3. The glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the Cherub whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house:
but sure I am, Gods presence, both of grace in his Ordinances, and of providence in our State-affaires, (which hath been heretofore the glory of our Land) was not long since in a departing posture upon the threshold with us;
but sure I am, God's presence, both of grace in his Ordinances, and of providence in our State affairs, (which hath been heretofore the glory of our Land) was not long since in a departing posture upon the threshold with us;
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God was weary of our new Moons, and Sabbaths, and the calling of our Assemblies, he could not smell in our solemn feasts, our sacrifices were an abomination to him, through the noysomness of those corruptions which Hophni and Phinehas (superstitious and wicked men in the Priesthood) mingled with them;
God was weary of our new Moons, and Sabbaths, and the calling of our Assemblies, he could not smell in our solemn feasts, our Sacrifices were an abomination to him, through the noysomness of those corruptions which Hophni and Phinehas (superstitious and wicked men in the Priesthood) mingled with them;
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yea, look what made the Lord forsake the Tabernacle of Shilo, where he had placed his Named, Psal. 78.58, 60. the same was found in the middest of us, They provoked God to anger with their high places,
yea, look what made the Lord forsake the Tabernacle of Shilo, where he had placed his Nam, Psalm 78.58, 60. the same was found in the midst of us, They provoked God to anger with their high places,
whereby they have caused the Lord so far to forsake us, that (as the Prophet speaketh) Here is a great forsaking in the midst of the land, and the Church as a man in deliquio, by the conflicts of truth and error, is brought to that passe, Ut nec morbum ferre potest,
whereby they have caused the Lord so Far to forsake us, that (as the Prophet speaks) Here is a great forsaking in the midst of the land, and the Church as a man in deliquio, by the conflicts of truth and error, is brought to that pass, Ut nec morbum Far potest,
and the spring of our present miseries in the Church, was the late corruption and tyrannie of those in the Ministery, that lorded it over Gods heritage;
and the spring of our present misery's in the Church, was the late corruption and tyranny of those in the Ministry, that lorded it over God's heritage;
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their Popish setting up the power of nature, and depressing the grace of God in matters of salvation formerly, hath begotten a sleighting of all inherent sanctification,
their Popish setting up the power of nature, and depressing the grace of God in matters of salvation formerly, hath begotten a Slighting of all inherent sanctification,
2. Let us learn to improve this truth to the best advantage of our Church and State, both by labouring to get God an interest of presence in our counsels and in our armies;
2. Let us Learn to improve this truth to the best advantage of our Church and State, both by labouring to get God an Interest of presence in our Counsels and in our armies;
If God be with us (saith the Apostle, Rom. 8.31.) who can be against us? the danger of our times, the malice of our enemies, and the distractions of our selves call upon us earnestly to such indeavour;
If God be with us (Says the Apostle, Rom. 8.31.) who can be against us? the danger of our times, the malice of our enemies, and the distractions of our selves call upon us earnestly to such endeavour;
and also by taking the advantage and opportunity of Gods presence with us to carry on the publike work of Church and Stage-reformation against all opposition, with more life and cheerfulnesse,
and also by taking the advantage and opportunity of God's presence with us to carry on the public work of Church and Stage-reformation against all opposition, with more life and cheerfulness,
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1. It may incourage men to stand up and heighten their spirits in standing for the Churches cause, that Gods presence with the Church makes her so impregnable:
1. It may encourage men to stand up and heighten their spirits in standing for the Churches cause, that God's presence with the Church makes her so impregnable:
and they from the ends of the earth would come with speed swiftly to the work of the Lord, Isa. 5.26. how much more should a people that are not strangers, be incouraged to come with speed swiftly, to the work of the Lord? when hee hath not only lift up an Ensign, and given a Eanner to them that feare him, that it might be displayed because of the truth, Psal. 60.4. but also hee himselfe stands up, and having girded his sword upon his thigh, with his glory and with his majesty will goe before them therein, to be with & to fight for them.
and they from the ends of the earth would come with speed swiftly to the work of the Lord, Isaiah 5.26. how much more should a people that Are not Strangers, be encouraged to come with speed swiftly, to the work of the Lord? when he hath not only lift up an Ensign, and given a Eanner to them that Fear him, that it might be displayed Because of the truth, Psalm 60.4. but also he himself Stands up, and having girded his sword upon his thigh, with his glory and with his majesty will go before them therein, to be with & to fight for them.
What great exploration he makes, Judg. 6. He questions vers. 12, 13. then he requires the signe of consuming his present in the nature of a Sacrifice, vers. 17. Then another signe by the dew upon the fleece, and the ground dry:
What great exploration he makes, Judges 6. He questions vers. 12, 13. then he requires the Signen of consuming his present in the nature of a Sacrifice, vers. 17. Then Another Signen by the due upon the fleece, and the ground dry:
And again, by the dew on the ground and the fleece dry, vers. 36. And all this that he might but be sure the Lord would be with him in the Churches warres against the Midianites, and that hee might but write this Motto upon his Ensigne, The Sword of the Lord and of Gideon.
And again, by the due on the ground and the fleece dry, vers. 36. And all this that he might but be sure the Lord would be with him in the Churches wars against the midianites, and that he might but write this Motto upon his Ensign, The Sword of the Lord and of gideon.
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What faint heart would not gather spirit to follow such a Leader cheerfully, and that in such a cause as is unconquerable? Luther did hearten himselfe and his followers in the work of Reformation (even the same reformation that is now a doing) that Christ was with them, and that if the did sinke therein, Christ also the governour of the world must sink with them.
What faint heart would not gather Spirit to follow such a Leader cheerfully, and that in such a cause as is unconquerable? Luther did hearten himself and his followers in the work of Reformation (even the same Reformation that is now a doing) that christ was with them, and that if thee did sink therein, christ also the governor of the world must sink with them.
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2. To support the hearts of Gods people that they may hold out in these discouraging times wherein apsition is great, distractions are many, and deliverances long a comming:
2. To support the hearts of God's people that they may hold out in these discouraging times wherein apsition is great, distractions Are many, and Deliverances long a coming:
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Deliverance shal come, saith Mordecai, though the Queen (upon whom depends much of the Churches hope) should be unfaithfull to the cause, Est. 4.14. The case of England at this day, is much like the calamitous cōdition of the Jews, Jer. 8.15. We looked for peace, but no good came, and for a time of health, and behold trouble.
Deliverance shall come, Says Mordecai, though the Queen (upon whom depends much of the Churches hope) should be unfaithful to the cause, Est. 4.14. The case of England At this day, is much like the calamitous condition of the jews, Jer. 8.15. We looked for peace, but no good Come, and for a time of health, and behold trouble.
We have passed through and beyond so many horizons of hope, expecting the period of our trouble to have lien in their severall compasses (as that such a battell will bring things toward an issue;
We have passed through and beyond so many horizons of hope, expecting the Period of our trouble to have lain in their several compasses (as that such a battle will bring things towards an issue;
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Against these faintings of our hopes, apply this truth now set before you, Gods presence with the Church makes her for ever invincible, and then with faithfull Abraham, we may against hope believe in hope, Rom. 4.18.
Against these faintings of our hope's, apply this truth now Set before you, God's presence with the Church makes her for ever invincible, and then with faithful Abraham, we may against hope believe in hope, Rom. 4.18.
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though the vision be yet for an appointed time, we may believe the Prophets word, and therefore may follow the Prophets counsell, Hab. 2.3. At the end it shall speak, and not lie;
though the vision be yet for an appointed time, we may believe the prophets word, and Therefore may follow the prophets counsel, Hab. 2.3. At the end it shall speak, and not lie;
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when the Church is brought low, even under the power of an insulting enemy, that would be as mercilesse as fire against water, the Lord applies this his presence with the Church (the assurance thereof) as a present remedy in such a case;
when the Church is brought low, even under the power of an insulting enemy, that would be as merciless as fire against water, the Lord Applies this his presence with the Church (the assurance thereof) as a present remedy in such a case;
and whether he be not an over-match for all the enemies that the world can possibly muster against the Church? Let us therefore improve Gods presence with his Church, to stave off all carnall feares,
and whither he be not an overmatch for all the enemies that the world can possibly muster against the Church? Let us Therefore improve God's presence with his Church, to stave off all carnal fears,
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as Caleb and Joshua did incourage the Israelites, who had been discouraged from looking after the land of Canaan by the former Spies, that had told them, the Inhabitants were sons of Anak, and the cities in Canaan were walled up to heaven, whereby the hearts of Israel were strongly possessed with carnall feare;
as Caleb and joshua did encourage the Israelites, who had been discouraged from looking After the land of Canaan by the former Spies, that had told them, the Inhabitants were Sons of Anak, and the cities in Canaan were walled up to heaven, whereby the hearts of Israel were strongly possessed with carnal Fear;
for they are bread for us, their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us; feare them not. 4. To highten our praises; his mercie endureth for ever:
for they Are bred for us, their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us; Fear them not. 4. To heighten our praises; his mercy Endureth for ever:
for she is (like the wise mans house in the Gospell) builded upon the Rock, even that Rock against which the gates of hell shall not prevaile, the stormes may beat upon her,
for she is (like the wise men house in the Gospel) built upon the Rock, even that Rock against which the gates of hell shall not prevail, the storms may beatrice upon her,
and that shall give her rest, as God promised Moses: So our Psalmist concludes, vers. 5. God is in the midst of her, shee shall not be moved, God shall help her, and that right early. Praise yee the Lord. FINIS.
and that shall give her rest, as God promised Moses: So our Psalmist concludes, vers. 5. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved, God shall help her, and that right early. Praise ye the Lord. FINIS.
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