Iehovah iireh: or, Gods providence in delivering the godly. Opened in two sermons in the citie of Bristoll, on the day of publike thanksgiving in that citie, March 14. 1642. For the deliverance of that citie from the invasion without, and the plot of malignants within the city, intended to have been acted the Tuesday night before. With a short narration of that bloody and abominable plot. Preached by Iohn Tombes, B.D. It is this two and twentieth day of Aprill, Anno Dom. 1643. ordered by the Committee of the House of Commons in Parliament concerning printing, that this booke intituled, Johovah Jireh, or Gods providence in delivering the godly, be printed. John White.
the Apostle had advised Christians To take heed unto the sure word of Prophecy, Chap. 1. Vers. 19. as being a light shining in a darke place, not from a private delivery by the will of man,
the Apostle had advised Christians To take heed unto the sure word of Prophecy, Chap. 1. Vers. 19. as being a Light shining in a dark place, not from a private delivery by the will of man,
so there should be false Teachers among them, whose practise he declares, Vers. 1, 2, 3. and their judgement, Vers. 3. which he confirmes by three instances. 1 Of Gods not sparing the Angels that sinned, Ver. 4. 2 His bringing in the flood upon the world of ungodly,
so there should be false Teachers among them, whose practice he declares, Vers. 1, 2, 3. and their judgement, Vers. 3. which he confirms by three instances. 1 Of God's not sparing the Angels that sinned, Ver. 4. 2 His bringing in the flood upon the world of ungodly,
but saving Noah a Preacher of Righteousnesse, Vers. 5. 3 His overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, and delivering just Lot, Vers. 6, 7. From these instances he inferres by an Induction two rules to be observed in the course of Gods proceedings.
but Saving Noah a Preacher of Righteousness, Vers. 5. 3 His overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, and delivering just Lot, Vers. 6, 7. From these instances he infers by an Induction two rules to be observed in the course of God's proceedings.
and even then when he overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, delivered just Lot, & sic in caeteris, then it followes as in my Text, The Lord knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of Temptation, &c.
and even then when he overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, Delivered just Lot, & sic in caeteris, then it follows as in my Text, The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of Temptation, etc.
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The former of these two Consectaries I have chosen this day to insist on, being a day set apart for the commemoration of a late deliverance of this City from a blood,
The former of these two Consequences I have chosen this day to insist on, being a day Set apart for the commemoration of a late deliverance of this city from a blood,
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and abominable conspiracy within it, wherein God hath added one more memorable Instance to verifie this rule of Saint Peter, The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of Temptation.
and abominable Conspiracy within it, wherein God hath added one more memorable Instance to verify this Rule of Saint Peter, The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of Temptation.
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and with many teares and Temptations which befell him by the lying in waite of the Jewes, and Heb. 11. 37. among other things that befell the Saints it is said They were tempted. Temptation then is one of those things that are the lot of the godly.
and with many tears and Temptations which befell him by the lying in wait of the Jews, and Hebrew 11. 37. among other things that befell the Saints it is said They were tempted. Temptation then is one of those things that Are the lot of the godly.
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thirdly, why it is so with them? In answer to the first we may take notice that the word we translate godly in Grecke NONLATINALPHABET is as much as in English right worshippers. So they that be right worshippers are godly persons;
Thirdly, why it is so with them? In answer to the First we may take notice that the word we translate godly in Greek is as much as in English right worshippers. So they that be right worshippers Are godly Persons;
Thus when a servant doth discharge his duty faithfully to his Master as Doing the will of God from the heart, hee is said to doe service to the Lord, Ephes. 6. 5, 6, 7. Colos. 3. 24. Every servant that obeyes his master, every child that honours his father, every souldier that obeyes his Commander out of conscience to God, not for wages, portion, applause or the like respects onely, therein hee worships God.
Thus when a servant does discharge his duty faithfully to his Master as Doing the will of God from the heart, he is said to do service to the Lord, Ephesians 6. 5, 6, 7. Colos 3. 24. Every servant that obeys his master, every child that honours his father, every soldier that obeys his Commander out of conscience to God, not for wages, portion, applause or the like respects only, therein he worships God.
when the Priests of Baal called on the name of Baal from morning even till noone, saying, O Baal heare us, though they cryed aloud and cut themselves after their manner with Knives and Lances till the blood gushed out upon them, 1 Kings 18. 26. 28. yet there was no godlinesse in all this.
when the Priests of Baal called on the name of Baal from morning even till noon, saying, Oh Baal hear us, though they cried aloud and Cut themselves After their manner with Knives and Lances till the blood gushed out upon them, 1 Kings 18. 26. 28. yet there was no godliness in all this.
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In like manner though the Papists and other superstitious persons are very devout in their way, spend much time in prayer after their manner, fast often,
In like manner though the Papists and other superstitious Persons Are very devout in their Way, spend much time in prayer After their manner, fast often,
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or by offering of gifts, bringing oblation, incense, sacrifice, first fruits, tithes, or by swearing by them, praying to them, making vowes to them, blessing them, singing Hymnes in their praise, consecrating Temples, making Priests, keeping holy dayes to them, (for all these are religious worship) whosoever I say gives any or more of these or any other sort of Religious worship not mentioned to any besides the true God, is an Idolater, and therefore not a right worshipper;
or by offering of Gifts, bringing oblation, incense, sacrifice, First fruits, Tithes, or by swearing by them, praying to them, making vows to them, blessing them, singing Hymns in their praise, consecrating Temples, making Priests, keeping holy days to them, (for all these Are religious worship) whosoever I say gives any or more of these or any other sort of Religious worship not mentioned to any beside the true God, is an Idolater, and Therefore not a right worshipper;
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as may be gathered from the Apostles description of Idolaters, Rom. 1. 25. where it is charged upon them that they changed the truth of God, that is, the invisible Power and Majesty of God, which they knew by the things that are made, Vers. 18, 19, 20, 21. into a lie, that is, into a lying resemblance, and worshipped and served the Creature, NONLATINALPHABET more then the Creator, so our last Translation hath it,
as may be gathered from the Apostles description of Idolaters, Rom. 1. 25. where it is charged upon them that they changed the truth of God, that is, the invisible Power and Majesty of God, which they knew by the things that Are made, Vers. 18, 19, 20, 21. into a lie, that is, into a lying resemblance, and worshipped and served the Creature, more then the Creator, so our last translation hath it,
but the better and true reading is, Besides the Creator. For it is plaine by the words, Vers. 23. That they changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an Image made like to corruptible man, and Vers. 25. that they changed the truth of God into a lie, and therefore they worshipped the Creature more then the Creator:
but the better and true reading is, Beside the Creator. For it is plain by the words, Vers. 23. That they changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an Image made like to corruptible man, and Vers. 25. that they changed the truth of God into a lie, and Therefore they worshipped the Creature more then the Creator:
Secondly, they that are right worshippers as they worship onely the true God, so they direct this worship only by the true Mediatour, which is Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Secondly, they that Are right worshippers as they worship only the true God, so they Direct this worship only by the true Mediator, which is jesus christ the Son of God.
He onely is a right worshipper, that worships God in Christ, whosoever he be that makes any other mediator unto God, let him be called mediator of redemption or of intercession, it is against the true worshipping of God,
He only is a right worshipper, that worships God in christ, whosoever he be that makes any other Mediator unto God, let him be called Mediator of redemption or of Intercession, it is against the true worshipping of God,
and we in him, and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we in him, 1 Cor. 8. 6. Therefore the true worshippers are described to be such as rejoyce in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3. 3. that glory in him as their Lord and Mediator.
and we in him, and one Lord jesus christ, by whom Are all things, and we in him, 1 Cor. 8. 6. Therefore the true worshippers Are described to be such as rejoice in christ jesus, Philip 3. 3. that glory in him as their Lord and Mediator.
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Thirdly, they that are right worshippers, worship the true God by the true Mediator according to the true rule, that is, they worship the true God according to his owne prescription,
Thirdly, they that Are right worshippers, worship the true God by the true Mediator according to the true Rule, that is, they worship the true God according to his own prescription,
Hee that shall goe as far as Hierusalem to visit Christs Sepulchre, that shall sprinkle himselfe with holy water, keepe reliques of Saints, observe old customes of former Christians, abstaine from eating flesh,
He that shall go as Far as Jerusalem to visit Christ Sepulchre, that shall sprinkle himself with holy water, keep Relics of Saints, observe old customs of former Christians, abstain from eating Flesh,
And the same censure belongs to all others that shall pray, preach, heare, or performe any other duty of Gods worship that they may gaine a name of Religious persons,
And the same censure belongs to all Others that shall pray, preach, hear, or perform any other duty of God's worship that they may gain a name of Religious Persons,
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Fiftly, Right worshippers worship God from a right principle. Two principles of our worship are necessary that our worship be right. First, the Spirit of God;
Fifty, Right worshippers worship God from a right principle. Two principles of our worship Are necessary that our worship be right. First, the Spirit of God;
no man can worship the Lord in truth, unlesse the Spirit of God dwell and act in him, 1 Cor. 12. 3. No man can say that Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost.
no man can worship the Lord in truth, unless the Spirit of God dwell and act in him, 1 Cor. 12. 3. No man can say that jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost.
Secondly, a right faith, without which a man cannot worship truely, for the doctrine of our Lord Jesus is the doctrine which is according to godlinesse, 1 Tim. 6. 3. The mystery of Godlinesse, 1 Tim. 3. 16. the faith of Gods elect, the acknowledging of the truth, which is after godlinesse, Tit. 1. 1. whence I inferre that to godlinesse is requisite an acknowledgement of the truth,
Secondly, a right faith, without which a man cannot worship truly, for the Doctrine of our Lord jesus is the Doctrine which is according to godliness, 1 Tim. 6. 3. The mystery of Godliness, 1 Tim. 3. 16. the faith of God's elect, the acknowledging of the truth, which is After godliness, Tit. 1. 1. whence I infer that to godliness is requisite an acknowledgement of the truth,
They that worship God truely must worship God in spirit and truth, Joh. 4. 23, 24. We are the Circumcision which worship God in the spirit, Phil. 3. 3. that is, that worship God, not onely with the outward man,
They that worship God truly must worship God in Spirit and truth, John 4. 23, 24. We Are the Circumcision which worship God in the Spirit, Philip 3. 3. that is, that worship God, not only with the outward man,
For the conclusion being drawne from the instances before, Vers. 5, 6, 7. it is to be conceived that the Temptation that God knoweth how to deliver from, is the same with which Noah and Lot were exercised.
For the conclusion being drawn from the instances before, Vers. 5, 6, 7. it is to be conceived that the Temptation that God Knoweth how to deliver from, is the same with which Noah and Lot were exercised.
Now Lot was exercised with the evill practises of the Sodomites as they were sinfull, That righteous man dwelling amongst them, in seeing & hearing vexed his righteous soule from day to day with their unlawfull deeds, Vers. 8. In like manner Noah was tried by the corrupt doings of the old world.
Now Lot was exercised with the evil practises of the Sodomites as they were sinful, That righteous man Dwelling among them, in seeing & hearing vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful Deeds, Vers. 8. In like manner Noah was tried by the corrupt doings of the old world.
but also to deliver from mischievous massacres, violations, breaking open of houses, spoyling, persecution, combinations, reproaches, taunts and all other injurious usages godly men are in danger to meete with. Now these are called temptations.
but also to deliver from mischievous massacres, violations, breaking open of houses, spoiling, persecution, combinations, Reproaches, taunts and all other injurious usages godly men Are in danger to meet with. Now these Are called temptations.
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Secondly, partly because they are exercises of patience, and constancy whereby the strength and stedfastnesse of Beleevers is tryed. Now for the reasons hereof.
Secondly, partly Because they Are exercises of patience, and constancy whereby the strength and steadfastness of Believers is tried. Now for the Reasons hereof.
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And yet who more censorious, factious, turbulent, seditious, fals-hearted than themselves? or whom doe they favour more than such persons? doubtlesse if the godly were such, they would love them as being like themselves.
And yet who more censorious, factious, turbulent, seditious, False-hearted than themselves? or whom do they favour more than such Persons? doubtless if the godly were such, they would love them as being like themselves.
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But experience shewes it to be generall, their spirits are imbittered against those that they never had any dealing with, their hearts rise against those they never saw,
But experience shows it to be general, their spirits Are imbittered against those that they never had any dealing with, their hearts rise against those they never saw,
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there must be no favour shewed to a Puritan, when a Papist, a Drunkard, a Thiefe, a wandring rogue shall finde favour, come off easily in any tryall, be remitted any wrong;
there must be no favour showed to a Puritan, when a Papist, a Drunkard, a Thief, a wandering rogue shall find favour, come off Easily in any trial, be remitted any wrong;
Secondly, ungodly men are of unquiet spirits, they are like Satan that never rests, Matth. 12. 43. The wicked, saith the Prophet, Isay 57. 20. are like the troubled sea,
Secondly, ungodly men Are of unquiet spirits, they Are like Satan that never rests, Matthew 12. 43. The wicked, Says the Prophet, Saiah 57. 20. Are like the troubled sea,
they ab•erre not evill, Psal. 36. 4. They sleepe not except they have done mischiefe, and their sleepe is taken away unlesse they cause some to fall, Prov. 4. 16. Thirdly, they be injurious.
they ab•erre not evil, Psalm 36. 4. They sleep not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken away unless they cause Some to fallen, Curae 4. 16. Thirdly, they be injurious.
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The best of them, saith the Prophet, is a Briar; the most upright is sharper then a thorne hedge, Micah 7. 4. Take the best, that is, the most civill, ingenuous, regular, of unregenerate men, superstitious people, carnall worldlings, lukewarme formalists, they cannot brooke a zealous religious person,
The best of them, Says the Prophet, is a Briar; the most upright is sharper then a thorn hedge, micah 7. 4. Take the best, that is, the most civil, ingenuous, regular, of unregenerate men, superstitious people, carnal worldlings, lukewarm formalists, they cannot brook a zealous religious person,
When pride compasseth them about as a chaine, violence covereth them as a Garment, Psal. 73. 6. when pride is in the heart there will bee spurning and trampling upon with feet.
When pride Compasseth them about as a chain, violence Covereth them as a Garment, Psalm 73. 6. when pride is in the heart there will be spurning and trampling upon with feet.
When the Devill entred into Judas his heart he could not stay but goes out presently about his worke of betraying his master, John 13. 27. no sooner have they a Commission from Satan,
When the devil entered into Judas his heart he could not stay but Goes out presently about his work of betraying his master, John 13. 27. no sooner have they a Commission from Satan,
The late example of their practises, which occasioned this dayes solemnity is a most remarkable Instance of the malignity of spirit that is in the hearts of wicked men against godly persons.
The late Exampl of their practises, which occasioned this days solemnity is a most remarkable Instance of the malignity of Spirit that is in the hearts of wicked men against godly Persons.
and the destinating of others to a panolethrie, it appeares that it was carried with a hatred and enmity against godly persons, whom they have branded with the name of Round-heads.
and the destinating of Others to a panolethrie, it appears that it was carried with a hatred and enmity against godly Persons, whom they have branded with the name of Roundheads.
I deny not but it hath beene alleadged, that the reason of this plot was loyalty to the King, that they might expell out of the Citie, those that rebell against him,
I deny not but it hath been alleged, that the reason of this plot was loyalty to the King, that they might expel out of the city, those that rebel against him,
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The constant Protestation of the Commanders and Souldiers here is, That they will maintaine to the utmost of their power with their life and fortunes the Kings majesties royall person, honour and estate.
The constant Protestation of the Commanders and Soldiers Here is, That they will maintain to the utmost of their power with their life and fortune's the Kings majesties royal person, honour and estate.
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thus much is said, that even by the judgement of those persons against whom lies no exception it hath been granted, that sometimes it may not bee rebellion to resist the personall will and command of the King. I will alleadge three instances.
thus much is said, that even by the judgement of those Persons against whom lies no exception it hath been granted, that sometime it may not be rebellion to resist the personal will and command of the King. I will allege three instances.
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The first out of a Booke intituled The true difference betweene Christian subjection and Antichristian Rebellion, composed by Thomas Bilson afterwards Bishop of Winchester, and in great power at Court in King James his dayes, dedicated to Queene Elizabeth, and for ought can be gathered by the frequent Printing of it,
The First out of a Book entitled The true difference between Christian subjection and Antichristian Rebellion, composed by Thomas Bilson afterwards Bishop of Winchester, and in great power At Court in King James his days, dedicated to Queen Elizabeth, and for ought can be gathered by the frequent Printing of it,
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If a Prince should goe about to subject his kingdome to a forraine realme, or change the forme of the Commonwealth from imperie to Tyranny or neglect the Lawes established by common consent of Prince and people to execute his owne pleasure:
If a Prince should go about to Subject his Kingdom to a foreign realm, or change the Form of the Commonwealth from impery to Tyranny or neglect the Laws established by Common consent of Prince and people to execute his own pleasure:
but I never said that Kingdomes and Common-wealths might not proportion their states as they thought best by their publike Lawes, which afterward the Princes themselves may not violate.
but I never said that Kingdoms and Commonwealths might not proportion their states as they Thought best by their public Laws, which afterwards the Princes themselves may not violate.
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By superiour Powers ordained of God wee understand not onely Princes, but all politicke states and regiments, somewhere the people, somewhere the Nobles having the same interest to the Sword that Princes have in their kingdomes.
By superior Powers ordained of God we understand not only Princes, but all politic states and regiments, somewhere the people, somewhere the Nobles having the same Interest to the Sword that Princes have in their kingdoms.
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and with-hold him from doing wrong, then bee they licensed by mans Law, and so not prohibited by Gods to interpose themselves for the safeguard of equity and innocency and by all lawfull and needfull meanes to procure the Prince to be reformed:
and withhold him from doing wrong, then be they licensed by men Law, and so not prohibited by God's to interpose themselves for the safeguard of equity and innocency and by all lawful and needful means to procure the Prince to be reformed:
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The second instance is in King James, who in his answer to Cardinall Peron his Oration to the three estates of France, speakes of the Protestants in France, who had sundry times in the dayes of Francis the second, Charles the ninth,
The second instance is in King James, who in his answer to Cardinal Peron his Oration to the three estates of France, speaks of the Protestants in France, who had sundry times in the days of Francis the second, Charles the ninth,
The third instance is the Act of Parliament confirming the Treaty with the Scots Commissioners passed by our present King this very Parliament, in which it was enacted, That the Scots Covenanters who had seized on Edenborough Castle, raised an Army in Scotland against the Kings will,
The third instance is the Act of Parliament confirming the Treaty with the Scots Commissioners passed by our present King this very Parliament, in which it was enacted, That the Scots Covenanters who had seized on Edinburgh Castle, raised an Army in Scotland against the Kings will,
and entred England therewith, were neverthelesse on September 7. 1641. to bee declared in all Churches of this kingdome of England no Rebells: from which also they were acquitted by our present King in their Parliament of Scotland. But it will bee said, that though things are carried never so violently or unjustly,
and entered England therewith, were nevertheless on September 7. 1641. to be declared in all Churches of this Kingdom of England no Rebels: from which also they were acquitted by our present King in their Parliament of Scotland. But it will be said, that though things Are carried never so violently or unjustly,
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We are forbidden to resist not only the supreame, but also the meanest person in authority proceeding according to authority, that is, in a way of law judicially,
We Are forbidden to resist not only the supreme, but also the Meanest person in Authority proceeding according to Authority, that is, in a Way of law judicially,
suppose a Prince should take with him a company of robbers and cut-throates, and set upon a Subject by the high way, I would have it considered whether a Traveller might not defend his person and goods:
suppose a Prince should take with him a company of robbers and cutthroats, and Set upon a Subject by the high Way, I would have it considered whither a Traveller might not defend his person and goods:
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Though Davids heart smote him when he cut off the lap of Sauls garment, yet we reade not that he repented his gathering a band of men to him, his getting into strong holds for defence of himselfe against Saul.
Though Davids heart smote him when he Cut off the lap of Saul's garment, yet we read not that he repented his gathering a band of men to him, his getting into strong holds for defence of himself against Saul.
I would further know what is their faction? Doe they make a side or party to engrosse wealth, honour or secular power to themselves? They strive much you will say to prevaile;
I would further know what is their faction? Do they make a side or party to engross wealth, honour or secular power to themselves? They strive much you will say to prevail;
True, they strive, but for whom? for themselves, or for God? What is it they are earnest for? Is it not for a necessary reformation? Is it not that the holy Ordinances of Christ may bee kept from prophanation by the promiscuous admittance of all forts of open ungodly persons, drunkards, swearers, &c. unto them? Is it not that those inventions of men which are by many thought parts of Gods worship, without which Gods service is not well performed,
True, they strive, but for whom? for themselves, or for God? What is it they Are earnest for? Is it not for a necessary Reformation? Is it not that the holy Ordinances of christ may be kept from profanation by the promiscuous admittance of all forts of open ungodly Persons, drunkards, swearers, etc. unto them? Is it not that those Inventions of men which Are by many Thought parts of God's worship, without which God's service is not well performed,
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and consequently superstitious in their use, may be removed? Is it not that Gods worship may be reduced from a meere empty formality by saying prayers,
and consequently superstitious in their use, may be removed? Is it not that God's worship may be reduced from a mere empty formality by saying Prayers,
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& reading out of a Book, to a lively & fruitful performing therof? Is it not that in stead of a swarm of ignorant Ministers, that have not knowledge or skill to teach the principles of Christian Religion, of licentious,
& reading out of a Book, to a lively & fruitful performing thereof? Is it not that in stead of a swarm of ignorant Ministers, that have not knowledge or skill to teach the principles of Christian Religion, of licentious,
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and lewd Ministers that by their evill life are a shame to our Religion, of meere worldlings, of proud ambitious Ministers that seeke their owne things,
and lewd Ministers that by their evil life Are a shame to our Religion, of mere worldlings, of proud ambitious Ministers that seek their own things,
as in the doctrine of Grace, Christs presence in the Eucharist, &c. there may be placed over the Church of Christ godly, able, painefull, orthodox Ministers that may guide the people of God into the way of peace? It it not that in stead of that kinde of discipline which all the world knowes hath beene used onely to draw mony out of mens purses, to oppresse godly persons,
as in the Doctrine of Grace, Christ presence in the Eucharist, etc. there may be placed over the Church of christ godly, able, painful, orthodox Ministers that may guide the people of God into the Way of peace? It it not that in stead of that kind of discipline which all the world knows hath been used only to draw money out of men's purses, to oppress godly Persons,
and holy exercises tending to promote knowledge and pietie under pretence of conventicles, to domineere and Lord it over Gods heritage, there might be a right way of discipline set up, tending to the right ordering and furthering of Gods worship? Is it not that in stead of the increase of Popery and the Masse (which are likely in time unlesse prevented to overgrow true Religion) preaching of Christ may be promoted? If this be their faction,
and holy exercises tending to promote knowledge and piety under pretence of conventicles, to domineer and Lord it over God's heritage, there might be a right Way of discipline Set up, tending to the right ordering and furthering of God's worship? Is it not that in stead of the increase of Popery and the Mass (which Are likely in time unless prevented to overgrow true Religion) preaching of christ may be promoted? If this be their faction,
so farre as I can conceive it is a faction for God, and they that ayme at their oppression for this cause, aime at the oppression of godlinesse and godly persons.
so Far as I can conceive it is a faction for God, and they that aim At their oppression for this cause, aim At the oppression of godliness and godly Persons.
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They that were mingled among the heathen learned their workes, and they became a snare to them, Psal. 106. 35, 36. Jehosaphat his joyning in affinitie with Ahabs house occasioned the breaking of his ships, the corrupting of his family,
They that were mingled among the heathen learned their works, and they became a snare to them, Psalm 106. 35, 36. Jehoshaphat his joining in affinity with Ahabs house occasioned the breaking of his ships, the corrupting of his family,
Thirdly, those that connive, bolster up, plead for such men, it is usuall with God to make them a vexation in the conclusion to those that have upheld and pleaded for them.
Thirdly, those that connive, bolster up, plead for such men, it is usual with God to make them a vexation in the conclusion to those that have upheld and pleaded for them.
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6. 14. there must bee a separation from them, vers. 17. I cannot now examine the severall sorts and cases of separation both civill and ecclesiasticall.
6. 14. there must be a separation from them, vers. 17. I cannot now examine the several sorts and cases of separation both civil and ecclesiastical.
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This in the generall may be said, he that heeds not to avoyd societie with ungodly men which is not needfull, doth certainly cast himselfe into temptation.
This in the general may be said, he that heeds not to avoid society with ungodly men which is not needful, does Certainly cast himself into temptation.
It was the saying of David in his Cygnea cantio, his last words, 2 Sam. 23. 6. 7. But the sonnes of Belial shall be all of them as thor•es thrust away,
It was the saying of David in his Cygnea Cantio, his last words, 2 Sam. 23. 6. 7. But the Sons of Belial shall be all of them as thor•es thrust away,
1. Be armed as Lot was, with the spirit of mourning, ye must mourne for their sinnes as Lot did here, 2 Pet. 2. 8. That righteous man dwelling among them in hearing and seeing vexed his righteous soule from day to day with their unlawfull deeds.
1. Be armed as Lot was, with the Spirit of mourning, you must mourn for their Sins as Lot did Here, 2 Pet. 2. 8. That righteous man Dwelling among them in hearing and seeing vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful Deeds.
It is the Prophet Micah his use, Mic. 7. 4, 5. Because the best of them is a Briar, trust not in a friend, put yee not confidence in a guide, keepe the doores of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosome.
It is the Prophet micah his use, Mic. 7. 4, 5. Because the best of them is a Briar, trust not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide, keep the doors of thy Mouth from her that lies in thy bosom.
3. Thou must be wise in speaking to them, Psal. 39. 1. I will keepe my mouth with a bridle, saith David, while the wicked is before me, when wee are in the company of evill men we have need looke to the motions of our tongues.
3. Thou must be wise in speaking to them, Psalm 39. 1. I will keep my Mouth with a bridle, Says David, while the wicked is before me, when we Are in the company of evil men we have need look to the motions of our tongues.
our Saviours direction is, Matthew 7. 6. Give not holy things unto the Dogs, neither cast pearles before Swine lest they trample them under their feet,
our Saviors direction is, Matthew 7. 6. Give not holy things unto the Dogs, neither cast Pearls before Swine lest they trample them under their feet,
and turne againe and rend you. 6. Endeavour by all good meanes to convert them. Take heed of complying with them in their wayes, under pretence of turning them.
and turn again and rend you. 6. Endeavour by all good means to convert them. Take heed of complying with them in their ways, under pretence of turning them.
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But bee thou as a light shining before them to convince them, Philippians 2. 15. 7. If wee cannot convert them, yet let us endeavour to restraine them by our authority, prayers and power with them.
But be thou as a Light shining before them to convince them, Philippians 2. 15. 7. If we cannot convert them, yet let us endeavour to restrain them by our Authority, Prayers and power with them.
yet they are delivered from them, though they walke among snares, though they are placed as Christ saith as sheepe in the midst of wolves, a few weake sheepe in the middest of a great multitude of ravening wolves,
yet they Are Delivered from them, though they walk among snares, though they Are placed as christ Says as sheep in the midst of wolves, a few weak sheep in the midst of a great multitude of ravening wolves,
The Lord knoweth how to deliver them. The Truth emergent from hence is this. Though it be that the godly while they live among unjust men be in temptation:
The Lord Knoweth how to deliver them. The Truth emergent from hence is this. Though it be that the godly while they live among unjust men be in temptation:
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The phrase [ The Lord knoweth ] imports both care, providence, and vigilancy to deliver, and also skill and wisdome how to contrive it, and consequently, certainty of deliverance.
The phrase [ The Lord Knoweth ] imports both care, providence, and vigilancy to deliver, and also skill and Wisdom how to contrive it, and consequently, certainty of deliverance.
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To like purpose are many other places of holy Scripture, Psal. 9. 9. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of Trouble, Psal. 33. 18. Behold the eye of the Lord is upon them that feare him:
To like purpose Are many other places of holy Scripture, Psalm 9. 9. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of Trouble, Psalm 33. 18. Behold the eye of the Lord is upon them that Fear him:
To make this Truth a little more explicate, we are to consider, that this skill, vigilancy and providence of God in delivering the godly out of Temptation,
To make this Truth a little more explicate, we Are to Consider, that this skill, vigilancy and providence of God in delivering the godly out of Temptation,
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Jesus that delivereth from the wrath to come, 1 Thess. 1. 10. A deliverance from the power and guilt of sinne, from the anguish and horrour of conscience, from desertion and Apostasy.
jesus that Delivereth from the wrath to come, 1 Thess 1. 10. A deliverance from the power and guilt of sin, from the anguish and horror of conscience, from desertion and Apostasy.
Sometimes the Lord delivers many, sometimes few, sometimes whole Cities and people, sometimes a small remnant in them, Rom. 9. 27. Isa. 10. 22. Though the number of the children of Israel be as the Sand of the Sea, a remnant shall be saved:
Sometime the Lord delivers many, sometime few, sometime Whole Cities and people, sometime a small remnant in them, Rom. 9. 27. Isaiah 10. 22. Though the number of the children of Israel be as the Sand of the Sea, a remnant shall be saved:
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Sometimes the Lord delivers by a visible power, sometimes the Lord delivers by an invisible working, sometimes God delivers by putting a meere fancy into the mind of the enemy, somtimes by a reall accident unthought of: 1 Sam. 23. 26, 27. Saul and his men, had encompassed David and his men round about to take him.
Sometime the Lord delivers by a visible power, sometime the Lord delivers by an invisible working, sometime God delivers by putting a mere fancy into the mind of the enemy, sometimes by a real accident unthought of: 1 Sam. 23. 26, 27. Saul and his men, had encompassed David and his men round about to take him.
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Gods skill, vigilancy, and providence is clearely seene, in the season and opportunity of deliverance, Isa. 64. 3. Then didst terrible things which we looked not for:
God's skill, vigilancy, and providence is clearly seen, in the season and opportunity of deliverance, Isaiah 64. 3. Then didst terrible things which we looked not for:
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Jehoshaphat was delivered from the invasion of the Moabites, and the fruite of it was, the Realme was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about, 2 Chron. 20. 30. Sometimes God gives a deliverance which ends in triumph and glory;
Jehoshaphat was Delivered from the invasion of the Moabites, and the fruit of it was, the Realm was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about, 2 Chronicles 20. 30. Sometime God gives a deliverance which ends in triumph and glory;
but because of our forgetfulnesse of God, our not rendring againe according to his mercy, we may be delivered from one conspiracy so as to fall into another, from one evill so as to be reserved to a greater.
but Because of our forgetfulness of God, our not rendering again according to his mercy, we may be Delivered from one Conspiracy so as to fallen into Another, from one evil so as to be reserved to a greater.
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First, because of his promise, God hath ingaged his word for the deliverance of his people, Psal. 50. 15. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorifie mee.
First, Because of his promise, God hath engaged his word for the deliverance of his people, Psalm 50. 15. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me.
Thirdly, because of his love ▪ for that makes him imploy his wisedome and power for the deliverance of the godly, Deut. 33. 3. yea hee loved the people;
Thirdly, Because of his love ▪ for that makes him employ his Wisdom and power for the deliverance of the godly, Deuteronomy 33. 3. yea he loved the people;
Surely God that is the best master, who hath farre more goodnesse then all the creatures, will not faile to protect and rescue his servants, his children, that are in danger for his sake.
Surely God that is the best master, who hath Far more Goodness then all the creatures, will not fail to Pact and rescue his Servants, his children, that Are in danger for his sake.
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Besides it concernes God to shew himselfe just, in righting the innocent, that he may make good his title, The God of judgement. The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, Psal. 1. 6. and therefore is by his righteousnesse bound to helpe them.
Beside it concerns God to show himself just, in righting the innocent, that he may make good his title, The God of judgement. The Lord Knoweth the Way of the righteous, Psalm 1. 6. and Therefore is by his righteousness bound to help them.
and to imploy his providence and power for their rescue ▪ Deut. 32. 27. saith God, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy lest their aduersaries should behave themselves strangely.
and to employ his providence and power for their rescue ▪ Deuteronomy 32. 27. Says God, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men, were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy lest their Adversaries should behave themselves strangely.
lest the righteous put forth their hand unto iniquity, Psal. 125. 3. Because he knowes the enemy is implacable, unmercifull, knowes not how to put bounds to his rage,
lest the righteous put forth their hand unto iniquity, Psalm 125. 3. Because he knows the enemy is implacable, unmerciful, knows not how to put bounds to his rage,
but acts in his fury ad extremum virium, to the utmost of his power, therefore God sets bounds to his rage and curbs his fury, Psal. 76. 10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee:
but acts in his fury ad extremum virium, to the utmost of his power, Therefore God sets bounds to his rage and curbs his fury, Psalm 76. 10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee:
Thus the Psalmist urgeth God to remember the reproach of the enemy, the voyce of the enemy, Psal. 74. 18. 23. Because they conspire together, they say, Come let us destroy them all together, let us out them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be no more in Remembrance, Psal. 83. 4. they say let us persecute and take him, there is none to deliver him, they magnifie their owne power, they deride the poore godly man,
Thus the Psalmist urges God to Remember the reproach of the enemy, the voice of the enemy, Psalm 74. 18. 23. Because they conspire together, they say, Come let us destroy them all together, let us out them off from being a Nation, that the name of Israel may be no more in Remembrance, Psalm 83. 4. they say let us persecute and take him, there is none to deliver him, they magnify their own power, they deride the poor godly man,
as if there were no helpe for him in God, they promise to themselves satisfaction of their rage, malice, covetousnesse, therefore God will disappoint them.
as if there were no help for him in God, they promise to themselves satisfaction of their rage, malice, covetousness, Therefore God will disappoint them.
but also by reason of the bragges of proud tongues that have said, We will prevaile, who is Lord over us? therefore saith God, I will arise, and set him in safety from him that p• … ffeth at him, Psal. 12. v. 5. Applic. For Application.
but also by reason of the brags of proud tongues that have said, We will prevail, who is Lord over us? Therefore Says God, I will arise, and Set him in safety from him that p• … ffeth At him, Psalm 12. v. 5. Application For Application.
It is usuall with ungodly persons when they have hatched a plot, when they have gathered a power, to insnare and crush the godly to promise themselves certainty of prevayling because of their cunning, confederacy, secrecy:
It is usual with ungodly Persons when they have hatched a plot, when they have gathered a power, to ensnare and crush the godly to promise themselves certainty of prevailing Because of their cunning, confederacy, secrecy:
all their speech is of their great multitude, great partie, strong power, good Commanders, wealthy men, cunning plotters, firme union, these and such like things they glory in.
all their speech is of their great multitude, great party, strong power, good Commanders, wealthy men, cunning plotters, firm Union, these and such like things they glory in.
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Senacherib makes no other account but to take Jerusalem by reason of his multitude of Chariots and horsemen, sends word to Hezekiah by Rabshakeh to this purpose.
Sennacherib makes no other account but to take Jerusalem by reason of his multitude of Chariots and horsemen, sends word to Hezekiah by Rabshakeh to this purpose.
and how then canst thou stand against me who bring into the field hundreds of thousands? The same thought is in other ungodly persons, they make no account but to prevaile and carry the day because of their multitude and confederacie.
and how then Canst thou stand against me who bring into the field hundreds of thousands? The same Thought is in other ungodly Persons, they make no account but to prevail and carry the day Because of their multitude and confederacy.
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But as we use to say, they that reckon without their host must reckon againe: they that reckon without God make up an easie reckoning, but a foolish one:
But as we use to say, they that reckon without their host must reckon again: they that reckon without God make up an easy reckoning, but a foolish one:
Experience might enforme them, that when men presume most, they faile most, and that Gods people are then nearest to deliverance when they are in appearance in the most hopelesse condition; The reasons hereof are evident.
Experience might inform them, that when men presume most, they fail most, and that God's people Are then nearest to deliverance when they Are in appearance in the most hopeless condition; The Reasons hereof Are evident.
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When almost was there a time wherein a City was nearer spoyling and destruction, and yet preserved? The narration read to you may easily give you to conceive how neere it was to be taken,
When almost was there a time wherein a city was nearer spoiling and destruction, and yet preserved? The narration read to you may Easily give you to conceive how near it was to be taken,
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Let not then proud spirits vaunt of their plot and power, but remember what Jethro said concerning the deliverance at the red Sea, Exod. 18. 11. Now I know that the Lord is greater then all Gods:
Let not then proud spirits vaunt of their plot and power, but Remember what Jethro said Concerning the deliverance At the read Sea, Exod 18. 11. Now I know that the Lord is greater then all God's:
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so that we see no way of escape, no meanes of helpe, yet let our eyes be fixed on the power that is above, still keepe up your heart with prayer in dependance upon God.
so that we see no Way of escape, no means of help, yet let our eyes be fixed on the power that is above, still keep up your heart with prayer in dependence upon God.
And let me tell you, that faith is as good as a whole Army, yea it is more then great forces, By it the Saints have obtained victories, escaped the edge of the Sword, Heb. 11. 34. Marke what Hanani the Seer told Asa, 2 Chron. 16. 7, 8, 9. Because thou bast relied on the King of Syria,
And let me tell you, that faith is as good as a Whole Army, yea it is more then great forces, By it the Saints have obtained victories, escaped the edge of the Sword, Hebrew 11. 34. Mark what Hanani the Seer told Asa, 2 Chronicles 16. 7, 8, 9. Because thou baste relied on the King of Syria,
Were not the Ethiopians and Lubins a huge hoast with very many Chariots and horsemen? yet because thou didst relie on the Lord he delivered them into thine hand? For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro thoorow out the whole earth to shew himselfe strong in the behalfe of them whose heart is perfect toward him. The truth is: Faith is our greatest strength;
Were not the Ethiopians and Lubins a huge host with very many Chariots and horsemen? yet Because thou didst rely on the Lord he Delivered them into thine hand? For the eyes of the Lord run to and from thoorow out the Whole earth to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him. The truth is: Faith is our greatest strength;
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Armies be of no power without God, and when God makes an Army to be a scourge to a people, it is likely because they want faith in God for deliverance.
Armies be of no power without God, and when God makes an Army to be a scourge to a people, it is likely Because they want faith in God for deliverance.
God doth not deliver according to thy will, but according to his owne purpose, and therefore we should quiet our selves in his wisedome and care, patiently staying till he be pleased to send deliverance.
God does not deliver according to thy will, but according to his own purpose, and Therefore we should quiet our selves in his Wisdom and care, patiently staying till he be pleased to send deliverance.
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Fourthly, if it be the Lord that knowes how to deliver, then when we have deliverance, we must remember to magnifie his wisedom, goodnesse, care, vigilancy and providence.
Fourthly, if it be the Lord that knows how to deliver, then when we have deliverance, we must Remember to magnify his Wisdom, Goodness, care, vigilancy and providence.
It were extreame sottshnesse for any man to imagine that such a deliverance came by chance, that it was hap-hazzard, uncertaine blinde Fortune that did so discover and prevent a plot so long before contrived,
It were extreme sottshnesse for any man to imagine that such a deliverance Come by chance, that it was haphazard, uncertain blind Fortune that did so discover and prevent a plot so long before contrived,
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A plot was feared, but what it might be, or what way to discover it, I suppose the Agents in the discovery knew not till God directed some unexpectedly to give intelligence.
A plot was feared, but what it might be, or what Way to discover it, I suppose the Agents in the discovery knew not till God directed Some unexpectedly to give intelligence.
If then it cannot be ascribed to fortune, or to men, to whom shall wee ascribe the delivery but to God? Doubtlesse they shew themselves arrant fooles, grosse doaters, sottish persons, stupid wretches, that will not say, Digitus Dei est hic, herein is the finger of God.
If then it cannot be ascribed to fortune, or to men, to whom shall we ascribe the delivery but to God? Doubtless they show themselves arrant Fools, gross doters, sottish Persons, stupid wretches, that will not say, Digitus Dei est hic, herein is the finger of God.
even then be prevented when it was to be acted, with such a mercifull preservation of those against whom it was intended, bindes us to give great praise unto God.
even then be prevented when it was to be acted, with such a merciful preservation of those against whom it was intended, binds us to give great praise unto God.
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Let us then with our whole heart acknowledge, that great hath the wisedome, providence and vigilancy of God beene over this place in discovering and preventing this plot.
Let us then with our Whole heart acknowledge, that great hath the Wisdom, providence and vigilancy of God been over this place in discovering and preventing this plot.
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Yea doubtlesse those that conceived themselves safe enough have cause to acknowledge their deliverance. Let men dreame of a word or a signe as a securitie for them; alas!
Yea doubtless those that conceived themselves safe enough have cause to acknowledge their deliverance. Let men dream of a word or a Signen as a security for them; alas!
in a furious concourse, while men are in heate of blood, doe yee thinke they can attend to observe and marke a word, a little white Tape in the bosome or in the hat? Alas!
in a furious concourse, while men Are in heat of blood, do ye think they can attend to observe and mark a word, a little white Tape in the bosom or in the hat? Alas!
who may not easily conceive that in such a confusion as must needs have been at the rising up and entring of so great forces into a City, in such hurly burly, in such fighting there would have beene little distinction made of inhabitants,
who may not Easily conceive that in such a confusion as must needs have been At the rising up and entering of so great forces into a city, in such hurly burly, in such fighting there would have been little distinction made of inhabitants,
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yet have reason to acknowledge a great deliverance of them in the disappointing of this Plot, not onely the persons particularly designed to destruction,
yet have reason to acknowledge a great deliverance of them in the disappointing of this Plot, not only the Persons particularly designed to destruction,
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Though many thousands were destinate to destruction, yet not the haire of one mans head lost, not one drop of blood shed, not one person that we know of lost, no not so much as one Peny: this was a great deliverance.
Though many thousands were destinate to destruction, yet not the hair of one men head lost, not one drop of blood shed, not one person that we know of lost, no not so much as one Penny: this was a great deliverance.
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Thirdly, let us consider the greatnesse of the deliverance by the smalnesse of the meanes. A deliverance in a manner without any helpe against a great Power:
Thirdly, let us Consider the greatness of the deliverance by the smallness of the means. A deliverance in a manner without any help against a great Power:
Sixtly, a deliverance that hath vouchsafed to make for the present, the place safe, the inhabitants in a better posture for the future, which may in probability tend to the peace of the whole kingdome.
Sixty, a deliverance that hath vouchsafed to make for the present, the place safe, the inhabitants in a better posture for the future, which may in probability tend to the peace of the Whole Kingdom.
And which is of all the most blessed effect, it hath redounded to Gods glory by many thanksgivings to him, which we this day with the acclamations of our soules give unto him:
And which is of all the most blessed Effect, it hath redounded to God's glory by many thanksgivings to him, which we this day with the acclamations of our Souls give unto him:
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and all will see a necessity of reformation in the discipline of the Church, which is the great desire of all the godly in the Land. I will expresse my conceits unto you.
and all will see a necessity of Reformation in the discipline of the Church, which is the great desire of all the godly in the Land. I will express my conceits unto you.
I have conceived this plot in the intention of it, and many circumstances in it very like that ever to be abhorred Massacre at Paris in France under Charles the ninth of France, and the discovery and disappointment like unto that of the Castle and Citie of Dublin in Ireland somewhat more then a yeare since, by which although the warre and misery of that kingdome hath not beene altogether prevented,
I have conceived this plot in the intention of it, and many Circumstances in it very like that ever to be abhorred Massacre At paris in France under Charles the ninth of France, and the discovery and disappointment like unto that of the Castle and city of Dublin in Ireland somewhat more then a year since, by which although the war and misery of that Kingdom hath not been altogether prevented,
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Doubtlesse the same spirit of Antichrist hath moved in all these plots, and this present warre is set on foot by the same Jesuiticall Achitophels, by the same Catholique league. It is the same plot that began in Scotland, but lighted on Ireland, and now in a heavy manner of England. It is plaine enough to every one that will consider the agents, the circumstances of it that it is the plot of Papists,
Doubtless the same Spirit of Antichrist hath moved in all these plots, and this present war is Set on foot by the same Jesuitical Achitophels, by the same Catholic league. It is the same plot that began in Scotland, but lighted on Ireland, and now in a heavy manner of England. It is plain enough to every one that will Consider the agents, the Circumstances of it that it is the plot of Papists,
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though we are not to reproach them, but to pray for them, that God would soften their hearts and open their eyes, that they may see against whom they strive;
though we Are not to reproach them, but to pray for them, that God would soften their hearts and open their eyes, that they may see against whom they strive;
yet for as much as the Scripture saith, The righteous shall rejoyce when he seeth the venge mee, he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, Psal. 58. 10. that God may bee magnified wee are to rejoyce that they are cast downe,
yet for as much as the Scripture Says, The righteous shall rejoice when he sees thee venge me, he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, Psalm 58. 10. that God may be magnified we Are to rejoice that they Are cast down,
I beseech you let not this mercy be lost, keepe a yearely memoriall of it, let not this day be lost, spend it not onely in ease from labour and carnall mirth,
I beseech you let not this mercy be lost, keep a yearly memorial of it, let not this day be lost, spend it not only in ease from labour and carnal mirth,
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First, remember the great deliverance of all deliverances, even the deliverance which the Lord Jesus the great Captaine of our Salvation hath gotten for us by his death over Hell and Death.
First, Remember the great deliverance of all Deliverances, even the deliverance which the Lord jesus the great Captain of our Salvation hath got for us by his death over Hell and Death.
Every deliverance we have from the inferiour instruments of Satan the great adversary should lead to the remembrance of the grand deliverance from Hell eternally to be remembred.
Every deliverance we have from the inferior Instruments of Satan the great adversary should led to the remembrance of the grand deliverance from Hell eternally to be remembered.
even the great deliverance from Antichrist when God will judge the whore, and avenge the sea of blood that hath beene drunke these many hundreds of yeares by that cruell dominion of the Papacy, which all that love Jesus Christ doe earnestly pray for and endeavour:
even the great deliverance from Antichrist when God will judge the whore, and avenge the sea of blood that hath been drunk these many hundreds of Years by that cruel dominion of the Papacy, which all that love jesus christ do earnestly pray for and endeavour:
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God delivered Noah from the old world at the deluge, he delivered Lot out of Sodom, and therefore, God knoweth how to deliver the godly out of Temptation.
God Delivered Noah from the old world At the deluge, he Delivered Lot out of Sodom, and Therefore, God Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of Temptation.
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We that hope in the living God, that trust in Christ Jesus should raise our spirits to an high and holy magnanimity and courage in our God, despise the Idols that superstitious persons magnify.
We that hope in the living God, that trust in christ jesus should raise our spirits to an high and holy magnanimity and courage in our God, despise the Idols that superstitious Persons magnify.
Let us exalt our God and say, Our God is the living God & an everlasting King, the portion of Jacob is not like them, Israel is the rod of his inheritance, Jerem. 10. Our God is a God that can deliver,
Let us exalt our God and say, Our God is the living God & an everlasting King, the portion of Jacob is not like them, Israel is the rod of his inheritance, Jeremiah 10. Our God is a God that can deliver,
stand to his truth by professing, to his commands by obeying them, stand unto his people by appearing for them, stand to his cause by engaging our selves in it, stand to Gods Name by trusting on it.
stand to his truth by professing, to his commands by obeying them, stand unto his people by appearing for them, stand to his cause by engaging our selves in it, stand to God's Name by trusting on it.
and that we walke mournfully before the Lord of hoasts, Mal. 3. 14. Let us returne and discerne between the righteous and the wicked, betweene him that serveth God and him that serveth him not, v. 18. To manifest which I should proceed to handle the other Conclusion in the Text, The Lord knoweth how to reserve the unjust to the day of judgement to be punished; but time will not permit. FINIS.
and that we walk mournfully before the Lord of hosts, Malachi 3. 14. Let us return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that serves him not, v. 18. To manifest which I should proceed to handle the other Conclusion in the Text, The Lord Knoweth how to reserve the unjust to the day of judgement to be punished; but time will not permit. FINIS.
