The teares of Sion upon the death of Josiah, distilled in some country sermon notes on Febr. 4. and 11th, 1649. Being the quinquagesima and sexagesima Sundayes for that yeare.
The Tears of Sion upon the Death of JOSIAH, &c. 2 CHRON. 35. 24, 25. 24. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. 25. And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah;
The Tears of Sion upon the Death of JOSIAH, etc. 2 CHRONICLES. 35. 24, 25. 24. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. 25. And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah;
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Dives being in Torments hath not his memento given him for nothing, Luke 16. 25. Son, remember that thou in thy life time, &c. for Eternitie and Time are as different in their condition as in their continuance:
Dives being in Torments hath not his memento given him for nothing, Lycia 16. 25. Son, Remember that thou in thy life time, etc. for Eternity and Time Are as different in their condition as in their Continuance:
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Heavinesse must endure for the night of this life, that joy may come in the morning of Eternitie (Psal. 30. 5.) (such a Morning as never drawes to an Evening,
Heaviness must endure for the night of this life, that joy may come in the morning of Eternity (Psalm 30. 5.) (such a Morning as never draws to an Evening,
And in that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping and to mourning, Isa. 22. v. 12. And behold joy and gladnesse, v. 13. but what followes? next, Surely this iniquitie shall not be purged from you, till ye die, saith the Lord God of Hosts.
And in that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping and to mourning, Isaiah 22. v. 12. And behold joy and gladness, v. 13. but what follows? next, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you, till you die, Says the Lord God of Hosts.
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At such a time Joy is not onely a great Vanitie, but also a great iniquitie, a very great iniquitie, For this iniquitie shall not be purged from you, till ye die saith the Lord God of Hosts:
At such a time Joy is not only a great Vanity, but also a great iniquity, a very great iniquity, For this iniquity shall not be purged from you, till you die Says the Lord God of Hosts:
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For when God called unto mourning for the Untimely Death (so untimely, that time it selfe could wish to be untimed in that part of its succession) the untimely death of their King Josiah, their Religious, their Devout, their unparalelled King Josiah, the Text saith, All Judah and Jerusalem mourned,
For when God called unto mourning for the Untimely Death (so untimely, that time it self could wish to be untimed in that part of its succession) the untimely death of their King Josiah, their Religious, their Devout, their unparalleled King Josiah, the Text Says, All Judah and Jerusalem mourned,
But saith Judah as he goes along mourning, for he mourns till this day, saith the Text (and wee may trace him by his teares) when I look upon the Parallel of the place, Zach. 12. 11. I am directed to mourn with one eye for my King, with the other for my Saviour;
But Says Judah as he Goes along mourning, for he mourns till this day, Says the Text (and we may trace him by his tears) when I look upon the Parallel of the place, Zach 12. 11. I am directed to mourn with one eye for my King, with the other for my Saviour;
denying Pilats question in stead of answering it, John 19. 15. Shall I crucifie your King? for they said, We have no King but Caesar, Professing that if hee were their King (in their own knowledge,) they would never crucifie Him:
denying Pilats question in stead of answering it, John 19. 15. Shall I crucify your King? for they said, We have no King but Caesar, Professing that if he were their King (in their own knowledge,) they would never crucify Him:
Bothinnocencies suffer upon Golgotha; in Christ to quicken the skulls, in Josiah to increase them : God permitted Christ to be slain, that he might reconcile Israel; But Josiah, that he might reject & remove it out of his sight, 2 Kings 23. 27. Josiah had not fought against Necho, if God had not fought against Judah; He stood like Aaron betwixt the Dead and the living;
Bothinnocencies suffer upon Golgotha; in christ to quicken the skulls, in Josiah to increase them: God permitted christ to be slave, that he might reconcile Israel; But Josiah, that he might reject & remove it out of his sighed, 2 Kings 23. 27. Josiah had not fought against Necho, if God had not fought against Judah; He stood like Aaron betwixt the Dead and the living;
This is the Reason of the sad Dity in the mouths of all the singing men and the singing women, who seem to groan and sigh out rather than sing this heavy Lamentation;
This is the Reason of the sad Dirty in the mouths of all the singing men and the singing women, who seem to groan and sighs out rather than sing this heavy Lamentation;
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as if yee were already in Babylon, (for it will not be long before you will be carried away captive thither,) Let all your mirth be turned into mourning;
as if ye were already in Babylon, (for it will not be long before you will be carried away captive thither,) Let all your mirth be turned into mourning;
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Let not the Crocodiles of Egypt, outvie the men of Judah; They weep over their slain traveller before they devoure him, having mercy in their eyes to check the want of it in their jawes:
Let not the Crocodiles of Egypt, outvie the men of Judah; They weep over their slave traveller before they devour him, having mercy in their eyes to check the want of it in their Jaws:
why should we that have, or ought to have so much mercy in our Hearts, have none at all in our eyes? If this Josiah and his goodnesses, (2 Chron. 35. 26.) (A magazine of all that's good, in all other good men, layed up in one Josiah) move you not,
why should we that have, or ought to have so much mercy in our Hearts, have none At all in our eyes? If this Josiah and his Goodnesses, (2 Chronicles 35. 26.) (A magazine of all that's good, in all other good men, laid up in one Josiah) move you not,
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And were your hearts as Rocks, yet struck with Moses his Rod (the terrours of Gods wrath against sinners, which your Josiah did undergoe in your stead) there must needs issue forth Rivers of waters:
And were your hearts as Rocks, yet struck with Moses his Rod (the terrors of God's wrath against Sinners, which your Josiah did undergo in your stead) there must needs issue forth rivers of waters:
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but also Evangelicall, for those that are under the Crosse of Christ, and the blessings of the Gospel, James 4. 8, 9. They that are sinners must be afflicted,
but also Evangelical, for those that Are under the Cross of christ, and the blessings of the Gospel, James 4. 8, 9. They that Are Sinners must be afflicted,
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and mourn and weep ▪ though they are bound to believe the Remission of sins; (And they must be sinners here in their own, who hope to be Saints hereafter in Gods account :) Let us then joyn our selves to this sad Quire of mourners, the season calls for it;
and mourn and weep ▪ though they Are bound to believe the Remission of Sins; (And they must be Sinners Here in their own, who hope to be Saints hereafter in God's account:) Let us then join our selves to this sad Choir of mourners, the season calls for it;
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The occasion calls for it, our Josiah is slain, and wee have yet, a twofold lowder call, that of our own sinnes and of Gods judgements, both which cry aloud for the most bitter kinds of Lamentation : If not for our interest in the life of our King,
The occasion calls for it, our Josiah is slave, and we have yet, a twofold Louder call, that of our own Sins and of God's Judgments, both which cry aloud for the most bitter Kinds of Lamentation: If not for our Interest in the life of our King,
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Sorrow is very unwilling to lift up either Head or Eye, and therefore though we have heard some of the mournings of Iudah, yet we have not looked so much about us,
Sorrow is very unwilling to lift up either Head or Eye, and Therefore though we have herd Some of the mournings of Iudah, yet we have not looked so much about us,
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First the occasion of this bitter mourning, the untimely death of Iosiah, lamentable in it selfe slain by Egyptians, in a full age and ripenesse of years to govern both himselfe and Iudah, 2 Kings 22. 1. But more lamentable in its circumstances,
First the occasion of this bitter mourning, the untimely death of Josiah, lamentable in it self slave by egyptians, in a full age and ripeness of Years to govern both himself and Iudah, 2 Kings 22. 1. But more lamentable in its Circumstances,
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for hee had newly made a Religious Real, not a specious Phantasticall league and covenant with God, 2 Chron. 34. 31. A Covenant that bound him to change his heart, not his Religion;
for he had newly made a Religious Real, not a specious Fantastical league and Covenant with God, 2 Chronicles 34. 31. A Covenant that bound him to change his heart, not his Religion;
He had taken away all the abominations of Israel, (34. 33.) Kept a most solemne Passeover (35. 18.) and both, with so great a Humiliation and Devotion,
He had taken away all the abominations of Israel, (34. 33.) Kept a most solemn Passover (35. 18.) and both, with so great a Humiliation and Devotion,
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as might have exempted a most wicked Ahab from a judgement already denounced against him, not onely in his own (as 1 Kin. 21. 29.) but also in his sons daies.
as might have exempted a most wicked Ahab from a judgement already denounced against him, not only in his own (as 1 Kin. 21. 29.) but also in his Sons days.
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Yet after all this, comes his untimely Death, as it is said, 2 Chro. 35. 20. After all this, when Josiah had prepared the Temple, Necho King of Egypt came up, &c. After all this,
Yet After all this, comes his untimely Death, as it is said, 2 Chro 35. 20. After all this, when Josiah had prepared the Temple, Necho King of Egypt Come up, etc. After all this,
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So that this one occasion affords in truth many causes of their mourning, which are all reducible to these two Heads, Their Affection, and their Apprehension;
So that this one occasion affords in truth many Causes of their mourning, which Are all reducible to these two Heads, Their Affection, and their Apprehension;
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1. There Affection for what had befallen Iosiah: So the Prophet Ieremy begins his Lamentations, How is the City become a widow? Amisso Rege optimo, qui Regni quasi meritus est,
1. There Affection for what had befallen Josiah: So the Prophet Ieremy begins his Lamentations, How is the city become a widow? Lost Rege optimo, qui Regni quasi meritus est,
Ierusalem was a widow having lost her Husband, and an Orphan having lost her Father, in the death of one Iosiah; And so comes both with the Affection of a widow to mourn for her husband,
Ierusalem was a widow having lost her Husband, and an Orphan having lost her Father, in the death of one Josiah; And so comes both with the Affection of a widow to mourn for her husband,
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If Ieremy could lament so exceedingly for the slain of the Daughter, then how much more for the slaying of the Father of his People? Doe but so change his words,
If Ieremy could lament so exceedingly for the slave of the Daughter, then how much more for the slaying of the Father of his People? Doe but so change his words,
They knew that nothing but good had befallen Josiah, for hee was gathered to his Fathers in peace, (as Huldah had prophesied, 2 Chron. 34. 28.) But they knew that nothing but evill could befall themselves,
They knew that nothing but good had befallen Josiah, for he was gathered to his Father's in peace, (as Huldah had prophesied, 2 Chronicles 34. 28.) But they knew that nothing but evil could befall themselves,
but calleth them to the contemplation and fruition of Eternitie, and yet is no debter in not paying their wages here in this world, 2 Cor. 4. 17. Secondly, That an untimely and unmercifull Death, is sometimes given in favour, not in judgement, to Righteous and mercifull men, even to take them away from the evill to come, Isa. 57. 1. As it was prophesied of this same Josiah, that he should be gathered to his fathers in peace, 2 Chron. 34. 28. which was without doubt fulfilled though hee was afterwards slain in Battell, which hath the most cruell,
but calls them to the contemplation and fruition of Eternity, and yet is no debtor in not paying their wages Here in this world, 2 Cor. 4. 17. Secondly, That an untimely and unmerciful Death, is sometime given in favour, not in judgement, to Righteous and merciful men, even to take them away from the evil to come, Isaiah 57. 1. As it was prophesied of this same Josiah, that he should be gathered to his Father's in peace, 2 Chronicles 34. 28. which was without doubt fulfilled though he was afterwards slave in Battle, which hath the most cruel,
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so that their inference savours of ill Logick, but of worse divinity, who upon those words, Behold how he loved him, John 11. 36. Presently replyed, v. 37. Could he not have caused that this man should not have died? as if that had been the greatest testimonie of his love : For because God loved Iosiah, he suffered him to die.
so that their Inference savours of ill Logic, but of Worse divinity, who upon those words, Behold how he loved him, John 11. 36. Presently replied, v. 37. Could he not have caused that this man should not have died? as if that had been the greatest testimony of his love: For Because God loved Josiah, he suffered him to die.
Thus their affection towards Iosiah, might receive comfort from these two Documents, which most of all distracts and disturbs their apprehension, when they reflect upon themselves;
Thus their affection towards Josiah, might receive Comfort from these two Documents, which most of all distracts and disturbs their apprehension, when they reflect upon themselves;
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For both these considerations speak aloud to them this dreadfull truth, That the untimely death of their good King Josiah, was not a Judgement upon the King,
For both these considerations speak aloud to them this dreadful truth, That the untimely death of their good King Josiah, was not a Judgement upon the King,
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but upon the People, not upon him, but upon Judah and Jerusalem; and that's the second cause of their great lamentation, their dreadfull apprehension for what was like to befall them : Judah and Jerusalem mourned for themselves in mourning for Josiah; And the Prophet Jeremie shews them as much, who though he writ his Lamentations upon this sad occasion, the Death of Josiah, (as Jarchi expounds these words of my Text, Behold they are written in the Lamentations, NONLATINALPHABET saith he, that is, In the Book of Lamentations, yet he begins his complaint with the miserable estate, not of Josiah, but of Jerusalem; How doth the Citie fit solitarie that was full of people? None of all the Prophets seem so framed for,
but upon the People, not upon him, but upon Judah and Jerusalem; and that's the second cause of their great lamentation, their dreadful apprehension for what was like to befall them: Judah and Jerusalem mourned for themselves in mourning for Josiah; And the Prophet Jeremiah shows them as much, who though he writ his Lamentations upon this sad occasion, the Death of Josiah, (as Jarchi expounds these words of my Text, Behold they Are written in the Lamentations, Says he, that is, In the Book of Lamentations, yet he begins his complaint with the miserable estate, not of Josiah, but of Jerusalem; How does the city fit solitary that was full of people? None of all the prophets seem so framed for,
For immediatly after that, Judah was captivated under sin, and that brought in the captivity under Babylon, whiles Josiah lived, he made Judah and Ierusalem serve God so devoutly, that Non fuit simile huic in Israel, was the Eulogie of their Passeover, 2 Chron. 35. 18. And no sooner is he dead, bus 'tis said of them, They walked after the imagination of their own heart, (a most secret,
For immediately After that, Judah was captivated under since, and that brought in the captivity under Babylon, while Josiah lived, he made Judah and Ierusalem serve God so devoutly, that Non fuit simile huic in Israel, was the Eulogy of their Passover, 2 Chronicles 35. 18. And no sooner is he dead, bus it's said of them, They walked After the imagination of their own heart, (a most secret,
but a most sottish kind of Idolatry,) And after Baalim, which their fathers taught them, Jer. 9. 14. (for in all probability this Chapter was not penned till after Iosiahs death.) This is the reason Ieremiah Prophesies so mournfully, (a fit Prophet for those calamitous times, both for the Disposition in himself,
but a most sottish kind of Idolatry,) And After Baalim, which their Father's taught them, Jer. 9. 14. (for in all probability this Chapter was not penned till After Josiahs death.) This is the reason Jeremiah prophecies so mournfully, (a fit Prophet for those calamitous times, both for the Disposition in himself,
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and for his Invitation of others to sorrow and contrition) insomuch that a great part of his Prophesie is but a meer Lamentation, especially the former part of it, which was neerest the time of Iosiah, (for after the 21. chapter, all his Prophesie is in the dayes of Iehoiakim and Zedechiah) wherein he somewhat exceeds the sorrow of his own spirit, writing not onely more dolefully then any other Prophet,
and for his Invitation of Others to sorrow and contrition) insomuch that a great part of his Prophesy is but a mere Lamentation, especially the former part of it, which was nearest the time of Josiah, (for After the 21. chapter, all his Prophesy is in the days of Jehoiakim and Zedekiah) wherein he somewhat exceeds the sorrow of his own Spirit, writing not only more dolefully then any other Prophet,
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but lest wee should think, he was not in the greatest extremitie of pain, he joyns them both together, saying NONLATINALPHABET I am so pained at the heart,
but lest we should think, he was not in the greatest extremity of pain, he joins them both together, saying I am so pained At the heart,
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for the whole land is spoyled, which could not be while Iosiah lived, and therefore in these and such like sad expressions, he did Prophetically foretell,
for the Whole land is spoiled, which could not be while Josiah lived, and Therefore in these and such like sad expressions, he did Prophetically foretell,
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if not Historically bemoan Iosiah's death, or rather indeed bemoan Ierusalem, not but that his affection was most dutifull to Iosiah, but because his apprehension was more dreadfull for Jerusalem: For he saw that Iosiah was taken to the Reward of mercy for his great zeale to God and Religion,
if not Historically bemoan Josiah's death, or rather indeed bemoan Ierusalem, not but that his affection was most dutiful to Josiah, but Because his apprehension was more dreadful for Jerusalem: For he saw that Josiah was taken to the Reward of mercy for his great zeal to God and Religion,
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And to the most heavy judgements of this world, Fire and Sword, and Bondage, and to the most heavie bondage that could be to them, a Bondage under the Egyptians.
And to the most heavy Judgments of this world, Fire and Sword, and Bondage, and to the most heavy bondage that could be to them, a Bondage under the egyptians.
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It was the Bondage of Egypt, which those children could not but expect mercilesse, whose Fathers had been formerly the spoylers and destroyers of the Egyptians:
It was the Bondage of Egypt, which those children could not but expect merciless, whose Father's had been formerly the spoilers and destroyers of the egyptians:
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nay, he made not onely their Purses Tributary, but also their Patience, whiles they were forced to see Jehoaaz, whom they had declared King in his Fathers stead, deposed by this Tyrant,
nay, he made not only their Purses Tributary, but also their Patience, while they were forced to see Jehoaaz, whom they had declared King in his Father's stead, deposed by this Tyrant,
and one talent of Gold (2 Chro. 36. 3.) For it is more then probable that Necho condemned the Land in that mulct or punishment for presuming to be true and faithfull to the Succession of the Crown without his leave : And yet there is a worse Bondage then this, the bondage of their Religion;
and one talon of Gold (2 Chro 36. 3.) For it is more then probable that Necho condemned the Land in that mulct or punishment for presuming to be true and faithful to the Succession of the Crown without his leave: And yet there is a Worse Bondage then this, the bondage of their Religion;
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This bondage of their Religion was now begun by the Egyptians, for Necho made Eliakim change his name to Jehoiakim, (2 Chron. 36. 4.) before he would admit him to bee King,
This bondage of their Religion was now begun by the egyptians, for Necho made Eliakim change his name to Jehoiakim, (2 Chronicles 36. 4.) before he would admit him to be King,
and see their Temple and worship both made havock of by uncircumcised Babylonians, they not in the least degree able to help either themselves or their Temple.
and see their Temple and worship both made havoc of by uncircumcised Babylonians, they not in the least degree able to help either themselves or their Temple.
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And he bids the women of Jerusalem lament not for him, but for themselves, and for their children, Luk. 23. 27. for though his death did satisfie the eternall wrath of God against other sinners,
And he bids the women of Jerusalem lament not for him, but for themselves, and for their children, Luk. 23. 27. for though his death did satisfy the Eternal wrath of God against other Sinners,
All the Plagues that Israel had formerly occasioned unto Egypt, were now more then aboundantly repayed back again to them by the Egyptians, in taking away their Josiah, who stood alone betwixt them and the finall wrath of God;
All the Plagues that Israel had formerly occasioned unto Egypt, were now more then abundantly repaid back again to them by the egyptians, in taking away their Josiah, who stood alone betwixt them and the final wrath of God;
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From henceforth Jerusalem may expect, to be made a Cup of trembling unto others (Zach. 12. 2.) and much more unto her selfe : And the Inhabitants of Judah may take up that sad complaint of the Psalmist, Psal. 60. 3. Thou hast given us a drink of deadly wine, Potasti nos Vino, NONLATINALPHABET Tremoris, quod bibens homo contramiscit & moritur;
From henceforth Jerusalem may expect, to be made a Cup of trembling unto Others (Zach 12. 2.) and much more unto her self: And the Inhabitants of Judah may take up that sad complaint of the Psalmist, Psalm 60. 3. Thou hast given us a drink of deadly wine, Potasti nos Vino, Tremoris, quod bibens homo contramiscit & moritur;
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she could not but fear and tremble to think, that since her sins were now so great as to make God snatch away her Josiah, that he might recall the blessings of Peace and Truth, which he had given, they would not in hast be so little as to suffer him to renew again such blessed gifts.
she could not but Fear and tremble to think, that since her Sins were now so great as to make God snatch away her Josiah, that he might Recall the blessings of Peace and Truth, which he had given, they would not in haste be so little as to suffer him to renew again such blessed Gifts.
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This was the occasion of this great mourning, and the condition is answerable to the occasion, which is my second generall part, The condition of this mourning in the train of Mourners, And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned,
This was the occasion of this great mourning, and the condition is answerable to the occasion, which is my second general part, The condition of this mourning in the train of Mourners, And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned,
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and Jeremiah lamented, and all the singing men, and the singing women spake of Josiah in their Lamentations, &c. The condition of this mourning is such, as never was before nor after it;
and Jeremiah lamented, and all the singing men, and the singing women spoke of Josiah in their Lamentations, etc. The condition of this mourning is such, as never was before nor After it;
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For tis Omnes & singuli, all Judah and Jerusalem in general, Then Jeremiah and the singing men & singing women in particular ▪ in their severall consorts and companies,
For this Omnes & Singuli, all Judah and Jerusalem in general, Then Jeremiah and the singing men & singing women in particular ▪ in their several consorts and companies,
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nay in their severall Families, saith Zach. 12. 12, 13. And the land shall mourn every family apart, the family of the house of David apart, [ for the great losse that is befallen the house of David. ] And the family of the house of Levi apart, [ for the great losse that is befallen to the house of God ] Every family apart [ for their great losse, in the losses of the house of David, and the house of God.
nay in their several Families, Says Zach 12. 12, 13. And the land shall mourn every family apart, the family of the house of David apart, [ for the great loss that is befallen the house of David. ] And the family of the house of Levi apart, [ for the great loss that is befallen to the house of God ] Every family apart [ for their great loss, in the losses of the house of David, and the house of God.
] If true griefe of heart could endure to be Ceremonious, it would here easily find an employment for a Litania major; and busie another Gregory (for here is a Mauritius too slaughtered by the Captain of his Armies) to order this sad Procession, wherein all the Families of Iudah and Ierusalem apart, do bewaile and lament the losse of their dearest Lord, the onely joy of their hearts whiles he lived;
] If true grief of heart could endure to be Ceremonious, it would Here Easily find an employment for a Litany Major; and busy Another Gregory (for Here is a Mauritius too slaughtered by the Captain of his Armies) to order this sad Procession, wherein all the Families of Iudah and Ierusalem apart, do bewail and lament the loss of their dearest Lord, the only joy of their hearts while he lived;
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but greater sorrow, in this dreadfull Quaking of men, as those of Constantinople sometimes did in that dreadfull quaking of the Earth, NONLATINALPHABET, Sanctus Deus, Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Immortalis miserere nostri, Holy O God, Holy O mightie, Holy ô Immortal have mercy upon us;
but greater sorrow, in this dreadful Quaking of men, as those of Constantinople sometime did in that dreadful quaking of the Earth,, Sanctus Deus, Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Immortal Miserere Our, Holy Oh God, Holy Oh mighty, Holy o Immortal have mercy upon us;
have mercy upon us that are living, who hast already magnified thy mercy towards the dead, in taking him away by death, from the insupportable miseries of this wretched life.
have mercy upon us that Are living, who hast already magnified thy mercy towards the dead, in taking him away by death, from the insupportable misery's of this wretched life.
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But why is there no mention of Israel in this Universall sorrow of all Judahs and Jerusalems mourning for Josiah? I answer, they were not so happy (though this happinesse was the greatest of miseries) they were not so happy as to have any share in this losse,
But why is there no mention of Israel in this Universal sorrow of all Judahs and Jerusalems mourning for Josiah? I answer, they were not so happy (though this happiness was the greatest of misery's) they were not so happy as to have any share in this loss,
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this sorrow had too much of God for the Israelites to be partners in it, who had so little of God left in them :) Nay, who had so desperately fallen away from him;
this sorrow had too much of God for the Israelites to be partners in it, who had so little of God left in them:) Nay, who had so desperately fallen away from him;
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which Apostasie of theirs is remarkably set forth by one of their own writers, R. David Kimchi upon Hos. 3. v. 4, 5. The words of the Prophet are these, Verse 4. For the children of Israel shall abide many daies without a King,
which Apostasy of theirs is remarkably Set forth by one of their own writers, R. David Kimchi upon Hos. 3. v. 4, 5. The words of the Prophet Are these, Verse 4. For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a King,
and without a Prince, and without a Sacrifice, and without an Ephod, and Teraphim, Verse 5. Afterward shall the children of Israel return and seek the Lord their God,
and without a Prince, and without a Sacrifice, and without an Ephod, and Teraphim, Verse 5. Afterwards shall the children of Israel return and seek the Lord their God,
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The fift verse, their Restauration for their Repentance : And Kimchie upon those words gives us this glosse, The children of Israel (saith he) did in the daies of Rehoboam, reject or forsake three things, NONLATINALPHABET They did reject the kingdome of Heaven in forsaking God;
The fift verse, their Restauration for their Repentance: And Kimchie upon those words gives us this gloss, The children of Israel (Says he) did in the days of Rehoboam, reject or forsake three things, They did reject the Kingdom of Heaven in forsaking God;
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NONLATINALPHABET And the Kingdom of the house of David, in forsaking Rehoboam; NONLATINALPHABET And the house of the Sanctuary or temple of Jerusalem, in setting up Calves at Bethel; And in these three consisted their captivity.
And the Kingdom of the house of David, in forsaking Rehoboam; And the house of the Sanctuary or temple of Jerusalem, in setting up Calves At Bethel; And in these three consisted their captivity.
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And David their King, there's promised their return to the house of David; And shall fear the Lord and his goodnesse, NONLATINALPHABET & Bonum ejus, NONLATINALPHABET saith Kimchie, that is, His Sanctuary: There's promised their return to the house of God;
And David their King, there's promised their return to the house of David; And shall Fear the Lord and his Goodness, & Bonum His, Says Kimchie, that is, His Sanctuary: There's promised their return to the house of God;
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Before their Revolt in King Davids time, it was, O Israel trust in the Lord, and, he shall redeem Israel from all his sinnes, Psal. 130. But after Jeroboams Rebellion and Revolt from the house of David, we find that Israel had not one good King in many successions of Ages,
Before their Revolt in King Davids time, it was, Oh Israel trust in the Lord, and, he shall Redeem Israel from all his Sins, Psalm 130. But After Jeroboams Rebellion and Revolt from the house of David, we find that Israel had not one good King in many successions of Ages,
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mourning, lamenting, speaking, ordaining, writing not words enough to expresse this Lamentation, Therefore is that for the death of Christ compared to it,
mourning, lamenting, speaking, ordaining, writing not words enough to express this Lamentation, Therefore is that for the death of christ compared to it,
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I hope he will so answer us, and in mercie look back upon us, (as he did upon them, Luk. 23. 28.) Bewayling and lamenting our sins, that brought death both upon him,
I hope he will so answer us, and in mercy look back upon us, (as he did upon them, Luk. 23. 28.) Bewailing and lamenting our Sins, that brought death both upon him,
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Joseph is acquitted from consenting to the counsell of them that killed Christ, by providing a Tomb to bury him, Luk. 23. 51. Let us acquit our selves too, by providing tears to embalm him:
Joseph is acquitted from consenting to the counsel of them that killed christ, by providing a Tomb to bury him, Luk. 23. 51. Let us acquit our selves too, by providing tears to embalm him:
for Christ is so both to Heaven and Earth, as against one that had injured God and Caesar, the Text seems to speak favourably of them who smote their breasts and returned, Luk. 23. 48. for such did certainly either shew their innocencie, or wish themselves innocent:
for christ is so both to Heaven and Earth, as against one that had injured God and Caesar, the Text seems to speak favourably of them who smote their breasts and returned, Luk. 23. 48. for such did Certainly either show their innocence, or wish themselves innocent:
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for that were all one as to forbid Repentance, and to encourage an impenitent course of sinning No Conquerour may expect to exercise his conquest over the affections,
for that were all one as to forbid Repentance, and to encourage an impenitent course of sinning No Conqueror may expect to exercise his conquest over the affections,
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An Ordinance in Israel, for in all publick lamentations ever after NONLATINALPHABET saith Jarchie ▪ They took an occasion to rub up this sore, to make mention of this bitter weeping.
an Ordinance in Israel, for in all public lamentations ever After Says Jarchie ▪ They took an occasion to rub up this soar, to make mention of this bitter weeping.
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And as in all their Epidemical miseries and calamities after their Idolatrie, they supposed they saw a Dramme of Aarons Calfe, which made them still bewaile that sinne;
And as in all their Epidemical misery's and calamities After their Idolatry, they supposed they saw a Dram of Aaron's Calf, which made them still bewail that sin;
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And lest (passing through so muddie a channel of sinfull earth) they should defile thy Hand to touch them, Wash we beseech thee both our Bodies and Soules in the Bloud of thy Sonne, that though we mourne for a season in this life,
And lest (passing through so muddy a channel of sinful earth) they should defile thy Hand to touch them, Wash we beseech thee both our Bodies and Souls in the Blood of thy Son, that though we mourn for a season in this life,
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It was not Inke but Teares that fill'd my Penne, When I did write, King CHARLES is crown'd in Heav'n. Thus did I sigh, this was my hearty Groane, Who lov'd my Kings life better then mine owne. FINIS.
It was not Ink but Tears that filled my Pen, When I did write, King CHARLES is crowned in Heaven. Thus did I sighs, this was my hearty Groan, Who loved my Kings life better then mine own. FINIS.
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