Two sermons preached before His Majesties High Commissioner; and the Estates of Parliament By the appointment of the provinicial Synod of Lothian and Tweddale. Upon Sabbath the 7th. of May, 1693. Unto which is subjoyned the sermon preached at the opening up of the Synod. May 2. 1693. By Mr. William Vetch minister of Peebles.
We do not read that this People of the Jews, to whom this Propher Haggai was sent, had immediately after their return from the Babylonish Captivity, any Prophet among them,
We do not read that this People of the jews, to whom this Propher Chaggai was sent, had immediately After their return from the Babylonish Captivity, any Prophet among them,
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But they proving sinfully and shamefully negligent and sloathful, for a considerable while after their return, in the work of Reformation which GOD had called them unto:
But they proving sinfully and shamefully negligent and slothful, for a considerable while After their return, in the work of Reformation which GOD had called them unto:
The LORD at length raised up this prophet Haggai, and after him Zechariah, to awaken and stirr them up to their dutie, in carrying on this Work that was begun several years ago.
The LORD At length raised up this Prophet Chaggai, and After him Zechariah, to awaken and stir them up to their duty, in carrying on this Work that was begun several Years ago.
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Their neglect and carelesness in this matter was occasioned partly from their own timerousness and weakness, being but few when compared with their Ancestours who builded the first Temple,
Their neglect and carelessness in this matter was occasioned partly from their own timorousness and weakness, being but few when compared with their Ancestors who built the First Temple,
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and with the multitude of Enemies that at present opposed them, & no wonder they were timerous, having been so long houled and kept at under in Babylon. Where their long affliction and Captivitie had dispirited them.
and with the multitude of Enemies that At present opposed them, & no wonder they were timorous, having been so long houled and kept At under in Babylon. Where their long affliction and Captivity had dispirited them.
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as we have them reproved for it chapter 1st. ver. 4th. Is it time for you, O Ye, to dwell in your Cicled houses, and this housely waste? and this is a disease that abounds much in our days!
as we have them reproved for it chapter 1st. ver. 4th. Is it time for you, Oh You, to dwell in your Cicled houses, and this housely waste? and this is a disease that abounds much in our days!
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This second chapter wherein my text lves, is full of encouragement for them, to proceed in the work, notwithstanding of the discouragements on the one hand,
This second chapter wherein my text lves, is full of encouragement for them, to proceed in the work, notwithstanding of the discouragements on the one hand,
The first encouragement lys in the latter words of the text, from the promise of GOD's Presence with them in this work, For I am with You, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore be strong and work;
The First encouragement lys in the latter words of the text, from the promise of GOD's Presence with them in this work, For I am with You, Says the LORD of hosts: Therefore be strong and work;
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The second encouragement for removing their timerousness, and spiriting them to their work is taken from the standing Covenant that was between GOD & them,
The second encouragement for removing their timorousness, and spiriting them to their work is taken from the standing Covenant that was between GOD & them,
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& that of a long & old date, even since the day that he had brought them out of the land of Egypt; where we have to admire GOD's faithfulness to them in keeping this Covenant,
& that of a long & old date, even since the day that he had brought them out of the land of Egypt; where we have to admire GOD's faithfulness to them in keeping this Covenant,
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The third Encouragement to go on in their work is taken from the Lords promise to compense the external despicableness and meanness of this fabrick they had begun,
The third Encouragement to go on in their work is taken from the lords promise to compense the external despicableness and meanness of this fabric they had begun,
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neither had they Solomons riches to give it that internal splendor and Glory that Solomons Temple had, all this the LORD promises to make up, with his own Glory and the Mediators personal presence, verse 7: 8, 9. The 4. encouragement to proceed in the begun work is:
neither had they Solomons riches to give it that internal splendour and Glory that Solomons Temple had, all this the LORD promises to make up, with his own Glory and the Mediators personal presence, verse 7: 8, 9. The 4. encouragement to proceed in the begun work is:
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as in the preceeding Chapter Verse, 6. Ye have sown much, and brung in little, and also in this Chapter, When they came to an heap of twenty Measures, they proved but ten,
as in the preceding Chapter Verse, 6. You have sown much, and brung in little, and also in this Chapter, When they Come to an heap of twenty Measures, they proved but ten,
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when they came to the Press to draw out fifty Vessels full, it filled but twenty, Verse 16. By which ye might easily have conjectured that I had a controversy with you;
when they Come to the Press to draw out fifty Vessels full, it filled but twenty, Verse 16. By which you might Easily have conjectured that I had a controversy with you;
and this ye see in the last verses of the Chapter, and it is like that sweet Promise to the Church, Psal: 91.7, 8. Verses, A thousand shall fall at thy side,
and this you see in the last Verses of the Chapter, and it is like that sweet Promise to the Church, Psalm: 91.7, 8. Verses, A thousand shall fallen At thy side,
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In the Verse we have read to you more, particularly we have these things to be considered. 1. The Exhortation be strong and work, this is the Call which the LORD sends by the Prophet Haggai. 2. We have the persons to whom this Call and Message is directed and sent,
In the Verse we have read to you more, particularly we have these things to be considered. 1. The Exhortation be strong and work, this is the Call which the LORD sends by the Prophet Chaggai. 2. We have the Persons to whom this Call and Message is directed and sent,
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and that is the LORD of Hosts, by his Prophet Haggai. Thus saith the LORD of Hosts. 4. We have the Arguments which the LORD makes use of in this Verse, to press them unto the giving of a Cordial and present Obedience unto this Call and Message,
and that is the LORD of Hosts, by his Prophet Chaggai. Thus Says the LORD of Hosts. 4. We have the Arguments which the LORD makes use of in this Verse, to press them unto the giving of a Cordial and present obedience unto this Call and Message,
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and these Arguments are two, which ye would do well to take notice of, one of them is taken from the Patience of GOD, another is taken from the Promise of GOD.
and these Arguments Are two, which you would do well to take notice of, one of them is taken from the Patience of GOD, Another is taken from the Promise of GOD.
That which is taken from the Patience and Forbearance of GOD, lyes in the first Words of the Verse (yet now) after so long a foreslowing and neglect of the Work in you; (as if the LORD would say) and after so long Patience and Forbearance in me, it concerns you to fall upon this Work that I call you to, I might have come and destroyed you after I brought you out of Babylon, for your unanswerableness to My Command,
That which is taken from the Patience and Forbearance of GOD, lies in the First Words of the Verse (yet now) After so long a foreslowing and neglect of the Work in you; (as if the LORD would say) and After so long Patience and Forbearance in me, it concerns you to fallen upon this Work that I call you to, I might have come and destroyed you After I brought you out of Babylon, for your unanswerableness to My Command,
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and given you a new Call, ought not My former Patience and Forebearance, and My present Goodness to lead you to Repentance, to mourn over and redress the wrongs that you have been formerly guilty of.
and given you a new Call, ought not My former Patience and Forbearance, and My present goodness to led you to Repentance, to mourn over and redress the wrongs that you have been formerly guilty of.
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We have this message delivered with a double note of attention, to the leading men in Church and State, (persons too incident to be heedless) importing no less than this, that it concerned such as them at this verie Juncture, to give ready Obedience to GOD's Call, to be Zealous,
We have this message Delivered with a double note of attention, to the leading men in Church and State, (Persons too incident to be heedless) importing no less than this, that it concerned such as them At this very Juncture, to give ready obedience to GOD's Call, to be Zealous,
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(1.) That the People of GOD may be called by a wonderful cast of Providenee, and an Extraordinary Hand of GOD, out of great trouble and affliction, to carrie on a work of Reformation,
(1.) That the People of GOD may be called by a wondered cast of Providence, and an Extraordinary Hand of GOD, out of great trouble and affliction, to carry on a work of Reformation,
But the main Doctrine which I take to comprehend the very scope of the words is this, That it is the dutie of all ranks of people in a land, to be strong and join cordiallie and unanimouslie together to carrie on a begun work of Reformation,
But the main Doctrine which I take to comprehend the very scope of the words is this, That it is the duty of all ranks of people in a land, to be strong and join cordially and unanimously together to carry on a begun work of Reformation,
1. To shew you what is meant here by, (be strong) and that I shall do first positively, shewing what it truely imports. 2. Negativelie, what it prohibites.
1. To show you what is meant Here by, (be strong) and that I shall do First positively, showing what it truly imports. 2. Negatively, what it prohibits.
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In the next place, I shall give you the Reasons of the doctrine, why all ranks of persons in a Land, should be strong and join cordially together, to carrie on a begun work of Reformation,
In the next place, I shall give you the Reasons of the Doctrine, why all ranks of Persons in a Land, should be strong and join cordially together, to carry on a begun work of Reformation,
First, then by Being strong, is positively, and plainly meant in Scripture phrase, to take courage and resolution, that persons of all ranks, whom GOD calls to his Service, should put on courage and resolution, especially such as GOD sets up in publick Offices;
First, then by Being strong, is positively, and plainly meant in Scripture phrase, to take courage and resolution, that Persons of all ranks, whom GOD calls to his Service, should put on courage and resolution, especially such as GOD sets up in public Offices;
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When the LORD calls furth Joshua to install him in a publick Office, which he was to manage for bringing the People of GOD through Jordan, out of the wilderness,
When the LORD calls forth joshua to install him in a public Office, which he was to manage for bringing the People of GOD through Jordan, out of the Wilderness,
and to bring them to the possession of Canaan, and to go before them as their Captain General in the Warrs, by which they were to execute GODS threatned judgements in destroying these Nations that were accursed,
and to bring them to the possession of Canaan, and to go before them as their Captain General in the Wars, by which they were to execute GOD'S threatened Judgments in destroying these nations that were accursed,
Magistrates are to be men of courage, Exod. 18.21. Thou shalt (saith the LORD to Moses,) provide thee able men, out of all the people, such as fear GOD, men of truth, hating covetousness.
Magistrates Are to be men of courage, Exod 18.21. Thou shalt (Says the LORD to Moses,) provide thee able men, out of all the people, such as Fear GOD, men of truth, hating covetousness.
That the Enemies would be too strong for him, that they would runn him and that work down, that he was come from Artaxerxes with a new Commission to propagate and carrie on;
That the Enemies would be too strong for him, that they would run him and that work down, that he was come from Artaxerxes with a new Commission to propagate and carry on;
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I say, That persons that are Magistrates and Ministers, and such as have a publick Trust committed to them by the LORD, should be men of great courage, especiallie in a time when Reformation and Temple-work is in hand, as in my Text.
I say, That Persons that Are Magistrates and Ministers, and such as have a public Trust committed to them by the LORD, should be men of great courage, especially in a time when Reformation and Temple work is in hand, as in my Text.
Elijah also was a man of great Resolution and Courage, as you may see in that conference between Obadiab and him, 1 Kings 18. ver. 15. &c. And when he told a threatning Abab, ver. 18. That it was he and his fathers house that troubled Israel, in that he had forsaken the LORD and followed Baalim.
Elijah also was a man of great Resolution and Courage, as you may see in that conference between Obadiah and him, 1 Kings 18. ver. 15. etc. And when he told a threatening Abab, ver. 18. That it was he and his Father's house that troubled Israel, in that he had forsaken the LORD and followed Baalim.
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Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might, &c. How much more commendable must it be, to be active and diligent in the great concernments of GOD and of His House,
Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might, etc. How much more commendable must it be, to be active and diligent in the great concernments of GOD and of His House,
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there are many of you that hears me this day, that if you would lay out your selves in places and stations for GOD and his work, it would bring you a greater reward,
there Are many of you that hears me this day, that if you would lay out your selves in places and stations for GOD and his work, it would bring you a greater reward,
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because the Enemies that oppose this Work, are very diligent, lively and active, Psal: 38.19. Verse, But mine Enemies are lively, and they are strong, and they that bate me wrongfully are multiplyed.
Because the Enemies that oppose this Work, Are very diligent, lively and active, Psalm: 38.19. Verse, But mine Enemies Are lively, and they Are strong, and they that bore me wrongfully Are multiplied.
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Thirdly, This Exhortation being directed to all sorts of Persons, States-men, Church-men, and Commons (to be strong and work) it calls all those cordially to unite and joyn together to build up the Temple of GOD, whose foundations are already laid,
Thirdly, This Exhortation being directed to all sorts of Persons, Statesmen, Churchmen, and Commons (to be strong and work) it calls all those cordially to unite and join together to built up the Temple of GOD, whose foundations Are already laid,
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and then they shall accomplish the Prophesie of the latter dayes, Zeph: 3.9. For then will I turn to the people a pure Language, that they may all call upon the Name of the LORD to serve him with one consent:
and then they shall accomplish the Prophesy of the latter days, Zephaniah: 3.9. For then will I turn to the people a pure Language, that they may all call upon the Name of the LORD to serve him with one consent:
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when Magistrates make such Laws as authorize only the true worship of GOD, and take care to see them duely execute, that such as hinder uniformity in Religious Worship may be removed, that so the Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, Government of the House of the GOD of Heaven, may be according to the Laws of the GOD of heaven through the whole Land:
when Magistrates make such Laws as authorise only the true worship of GOD, and take care to see them duly execute, that such as hinder uniformity in Religious Worship may be removed, that so the Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, Government of the House of the GOD of Heaven, may be according to the Laws of the GOD of heaven through the Whole Land:
As 1. It forbids timorousness, for men to be possessed with a humane or slavish fear, that keeps them back from their Duty to GOD, and His Work in their Station, this is a thing very unbecoming to such as are Zerubbabels, Joshuas, and Nehemiahs, should such persons as they fear, Whom had they to be affraid of,
As 1. It forbids timorousness, for men to be possessed with a humane or slavish Fear, that keeps them back from their Duty to GOD, and His Work in their Station, this is a thing very unbecoming to such as Are Zerubbabels, Joshuas, and Nehemiah's, should such Persons as they Fear, Whom had they to be afraid of,
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What could Nehemiah and these that were with with him be affraid of, when he was come from Babylon, cloathed with the Kings Letters and Authority, in order to the carrying on of the forslowed work of Reformation;
What could Nehemiah and these that were with with him be afraid of, when he was come from Babylon, clothed with the Kings Letters and authority, in order to the carrying on of the forslowed work of Reformation;
I know none that might be a terrour to him, and them that were joyned with him but the Gerizzim party, who were sinfully united to oppose violently and cunningly the building of the Temple,
I know none that might be a terror to him, and them that were joined with him but the Gerizzim party, who were sinfully united to oppose violently and cunningly the building of the Temple,
Let me say it to this Honourable and High Court of Parliament without offence, and in all Humility, what have you to be affraid of, that you should be Faint hearted in the Work of GOD;
Let me say it to this Honourable and High Court of Parliament without offence, and in all Humility, what have you to be afraid of, that you should be Faint hearted in the Work of GOD;
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and that ye and your Posterity, and Estates be ruined? Surely the Midwives of Aegypt will rise up in Judgement against you, who were in worse Circumstances then you are,
and that you and your Posterity, and Estates be ruined? Surely the Midwives of Egypt will rise up in Judgement against you, who were in Worse circumstances then you Are,
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and yet were not affraid of the wrath of the King, but even over the Belly of Dangerous Laws befriended the Children of Israel: How much more should ye whom GOD in his Providence has raised up to Midwive out the Churches deliverance,
and yet were not afraid of the wrath of the King, but even over the Belly of Dangerous Laws befriended the Children of Israel: How much more should you whom GOD in his Providence has raised up to Midwive out the Churches deliverance,
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Will you read & believe that Scripture, Isaiah 51.12, 13. verses, compared with the 7 verse, I even I am be, that comforteth you, who art thou that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die,
Will you read & believe that Scripture, Isaiah 51.12, 13. Verses, compared with the 7 verse, I even I am be, that comforts you, who art thou that thou Shouldst be afraid of a man that shall die,
then you may provoke GOD to let us fall before the Philistins, even at Ebenezar, verse 1. and 2. The place where GOD has hitherto helped, will you take that prophetical Encouragement for the latter dayes to animate you to the work, Dan. 11.32. For tho such as do wickedly against the Covenant, be Corrupted by Flatteries, yet the People that know their GOD shall be strong and do Exploits:
then you may provoke GOD to let us fallen before the philistines, even At Ebenezar, verse 1. and 2. The place where GOD has hitherto helped, will you take that prophetical Encouragement for the latter days to animate you to the work, Dan. 11.32. For though such as do wickedly against the Covenant, be Corrupted by Flatteries, yet the People that know their GOD shall be strong and do Exploits:
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Secondly, This Call, be strong and work, thrice repeated, and thrice backed with, Thus saith the LORD, prohibites all further delay of the matter, this People had done it too too long.
Secondly, This Call, be strong and work, thrice repeated, and thrice backed with, Thus Says the LORD, prohibits all further Delay of the matter, this People had done it too too long.
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Secondly. This gives great encouragement to the opposite partie, and puts a further opportunitie in their hands, to gather to a greater strength against the present work, to marr it,
Secondly. This gives great encouragement to the opposite party, and puts a further opportunity in their hands, to gather to a greater strength against the present work, to mar it,
and diligence in the managing of so great a Trust, and not to be like that People, of whom it was said, they dwelt carelesly, Judges 18.27. They were a quiet and secure people, and the Danites came upon them, and burnt their City with fire:
and diligence in the managing of so great a Trust, and not to be like that People, of whom it was said, they dwelled carelessly, Judges 18.27. They were a quiet and secure people, and the Danites Come upon them, and burned their city with fire:
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and Properties in one bottom, and he must have been very blind that did not see, that when our Religion was almost gone, our Liberties and Properties were following hard,
and Properties in one bottom, and he must have been very blind that did not see, that when our Religion was almost gone, our Liberties and Properties were following hard,
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Fourthly, This Exhortation (be strong) seeing it calls (as we have said) to unitie and Harmonie) so on the other hand it prohibites Magistrats, Ministers & people to fall into divisions and factions;
Fourthly, This Exhortation (be strong) seeing it calls (as we have said) to unity and Harmony) so on the other hand it prohibits Magistrates, Ministers & people to fallen into divisions and factions;
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If Satan & his instruments can make GODS Ministers and people, to differ and clash among themselves, they know it will prove a notable mean to forslow the work of GOD among your hands;
If Satan & his Instruments can make GOD'S Ministers and people, to differ and clash among themselves, they know it will prove a notable mean to forslow the work of GOD among your hands;
and it is not out of fashion yet, and O that we may not have no more reason to lament the divisions of our Reuben, Viz: (our rulers as the first born were) with that Lamentation, with which Deborah and Barak Lamented their divisions,
and it is not out of fashion yet, and Oh that we may not have no more reason to lament the divisions of our Reuben, Viz: (our Rulers as the First born were) with that Lamentation, with which Deborah and Barak Lamented their divisions,
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verse 16. For the divisions of Reuben, there were great searchings of heart enquiring (as it were) what might be the cause of these lamentable divisions,
verse 16. For the divisions of Reuben, there were great searchings of heart inquiring (as it were) what might be the cause of these lamentable divisions,
I come now to the Reasons of the Doctrine, which shew you why all Ranks of people in the Land, should be strong and joyn cordially and unanimously together to carry on a begun work of Reformation.
I come now to the Reasons of the Doctrine, which show you why all Ranks of people in the Land, should be strong and join cordially and unanimously together to carry on a begun work of Reformation.
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When he mustered up Thirty thousand of the chosen men of Israel to bring it from Kirjath Jearim: and we may not only see his fortitude and courrage in this Undertaking but his Zeal,
When he mustered up Thirty thousand of the chosen men of Israel to bring it from Kirjath Jerusalem: and we may not only see his fortitude and courage in this Undertaking but his Zeal,
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nor give sleep to mine eyes, nor slumber to mine eye lids, till I find out a place for the Mightie GOD of Jacob. And when they came to the Ark, you see what is their supplication.
nor give sleep to mine eyes, nor slumber to mine eye lids, till I find out a place for the Mighty GOD of Jacob. And when they Come to the Ark, you see what is their supplication.
and what preparations he had made for it, But when he saw that the honour was to be conferred upon his Son Solomon, how does he press him to forwardness,
and what preparations he had made for it, But when he saw that the honour was to be conferred upon his Son Solomon, how does he press him to forwardness,
then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the Statutes and Judgements, which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: Be strong, & of good Courage, dread not nor be dismayed:
then shalt thou prosper, if thou Takest heed to fulfil the Statutes and Judgments, which the LORD charged Moses with Concerning Israel: Be strong, & of good Courage, dread not nor be dismayed:
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and do you not know, that many may stand for a great summ & make a great figure in the eyes of men, that will stand but for ciphers in Heavens Arithmetick. Reason second.
and do you not know, that many may stand for a great sum & make a great figure in the eyes of men, that will stand but for ciphers in Heavens Arithmetic. Reason second.
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and the LORD hath Honoured Scotland beyond many other Nations of the World, in that he hath written unto us the great things of his Law, Hosea, 8.12. O that we may not count them a light thing:
and the LORD hath Honoured Scotland beyond many other nations of the World, in that he hath written unto us the great things of his Law, Hosea, 8.12. O that we may not count them a Light thing:
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Of how much sorer punishment will they be found worthy, that take no heed to the Laws of GOD, revealled in His Word, that they may give a Constant and Conscientious Obedience thereunto.
Of how much Sorer punishment will they be found worthy, that take no heed to the Laws of GOD, revealed in His Word, that they may give a Constant and Conscientious obedience thereunto.
who Blessed GOD that he was born in a Church, whose Reformation was purer then that of England, of France, or Geneva: And seeing we have Ordinances, Means,
who Blessed GOD that he was born in a Church, whose Reformation was Purer then that of England, of France, or Geneva: And seeing we have Ordinances, Means,
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& be zealous and careful for the future in answering and obeying what GOD called them unto, all bygones should be bygones. (If I may so speak) yet now be Strong, &c. You know the Doctrine I was upon:
& be zealous and careful for the future in answering and obeying what GOD called them unto, all bygones should be bygones. (If I may so speak) yet now be Strong, etc. You know the Doctrine I was upon:
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and false worship, and to reform and worship GOD, precisely according to the Divine Iustitution, do they not equallie oblige us, are they not the rule in our day,
and false worship, and to reform and worship GOD, precisely according to the Divine Iustitution, do they not equally oblige us, Are they not the Rule in our day,
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as well as they were in their day, he 〈 ◊ 〉 not given us these statutes, laws and Judgements for that very end, that he gave them to the Church of old, which if we do we shall live in them,
as well as they were in their day, he 〈 ◊ 〉 not given us these statutes, laws and Judgments for that very end, that he gave them to the Church of old, which if we do we shall live in them,
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and the work of GOD in it, carried on by the black Horses, and speckled Horses, (if I may say so) strange and sad dispensations of Providence, whereby Jacob was given to the spoil, and Israel to the Robbers, whereby we were brought unto the brink of the pit,
and the work of GOD in it, carried on by the black Horses, and speckled Horses, (if I may say so) strange and sad dispensations of Providence, whereby Jacob was given to the spoil, and Israel to the Robbers, whereby we were brought unto the brink of the pit,
& ready to perish, all our expectations failing us upon the right and left hand, giving all up for lost, both our Civil and Sacred concerns, that at such a nick of distress as this, the LORD should by his wonderful providence raise up a Deliverer to his own Church, another Cyrus; Yea and greater then Cyrus, to give us such Reviving from our bondage,
& ready to perish, all our Expectations failing us upon the right and left hand, giving all up for lost, both our Civil and Sacred concerns, that At such a neck of distress as this, the LORD should by his wondered providence raise up a Deliverer to his own Church, Another Cyrus; Yea and greater then Cyrus, to give us such Reviving from our bondage,
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Cannot but admire, and say, that this is a remarkable and Eminent call of the providence of GOD, to carrie on a begun work of Reformation when such an undeserved,
Cannot but admire, and say, that this is a remarkable and Eminent call of the providence of GOD, to carry on a begun work of Reformation when such an undeserved,
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than that he has keeped so just a proportion, between his first declarations for the saftie and good of the Protestant Religion, and his future actings;
than that he has keeped so just a proportion, between his First declarations for the safety and good of the Protestant Religion, and his future actings;
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but O that we could admire the wisdom and goodness of GOD (and I take it as a Token for good) that he has preserved his begun work over the Bellie of the cunningest and strongest devices of adversaries,
but Oh that we could admire the Wisdom and Goodness of GOD (and I take it as a Token for good) that he has preserved his begun work over the Belly of the cunningest and Strongest devices of Adversaries,
as the Jewish Church did of old to hers, by the Prophet Isaiah Chap: 51, 18. verse. Is there none to guide her among all the Sons whom She hath brought forth? is there none that taketh her by the hand, of all the Sons that She hath brought up? They would be counted unnatural Children, that would no help their natural Mother, that gave them a natural life, out of her afflictions and distresses;
as the Jewish Church did of old to hers, by the Prophet Isaiah Chap: 51, 18. verse. Is there none to guide her among all the Sons whom She hath brought forth? is there none that Takes her by the hand, of all the Sons that She hath brought up? They would be counted unnatural Children, that would not help their natural Mother, that gave them a natural life, out of her afflictions and Distresses;
how much more unnatural Children must they be, that will not help that Mother out of her miseries and troubles (Especially when an Eminent Opportunity is put in their hands) from whom they pretend to derive a Spiritual and Eternal Life:
how much more unnatural Children must they be, that will not help that Mother out of her misery's and Troubles (Especially when an Eminent Opportunity is put in their hands) from whom they pretend to derive a Spiritual and Eternal Life:
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These persons hearts are like to that Mother, that said to King Solomon, she would have him to divide the Child, but the true Mother was of another Sentiment, who said I would rather ye should be Mother, false as you are than the Child should be divided;
These Persons hearts Are like to that Mother, that said to King Solomon, she would have him to divide the Child, but the true Mother was of Another Sentiment, who said I would rather you should be Mother, false as you Are than the Child should be divided;
The Doctrine, Discipline, Worship, and Government of the House of the GOD of Heaven, according to the Laws of the GOD of Heaven, (the work must not be divided) and doing what in us lyes Nehemiah like,
The Doctrine, Discipline, Worship, and Government of the House of the GOD of Heaven, according to the Laws of the GOD of Heaven, (the work must not be divided) and doing what in us lies Nehemiah like,
for that end, he was a man concerned in the City of his GOD, and sepulchres of his Fathers that were lying wast, he was a man that sought the well-fare of Israel, And what did he? I will tell you what he did, he obtained Letters from the King to Reverse Letters and Orders that the Enemys of GOD had received for hindering of the building,
for that end, he was a man concerned in the city of his GOD, and sepulchres of his Father's that were lying waste, he was a man that sought the welfare of Israel, And what did he? I will tell you what he did, he obtained Letters from the King to Reverse Letters and Order that the Enemies of GOD had received for hindering of the building,
for you will see in the Book of Ezra, Chap: 4: from the 4: verse, That the people of the Land who were Gerizzim party did exceedingly weaken the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in the building. And verse 5:
for you will see in the Book of Ezra, Chap: 4: from the 4: verse, That the people of the Land who were Gerizzim party did exceedingly weaken the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in the building. And verse 5:
They hired Counsellours against them to frustrate their purpose, & the S. verse gives an account who they were, Rehum the Chancellour, and Shimshai the scribe,
They hired Counsellors against them to frustrate their purpose, & the S. verse gives an account who they were, Rehum the Chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe,
and the rest of their Companions, mentioned verse 9. And when they obtained these Letters, they soon put them in execution to marr the prosperity of the People, and Work of GOD;
and the rest of their Sodales, mentioned verse 9. And when they obtained these Letters, they soon put them in execution to mar the Prosperity of the People, and Work of GOD;
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and was at no quiet till he procured Letters from the King, that his stop might be taken away, that stood in the way of the Reformation, he is made the Remarkable Instrument to discover this plot, that was for overturning the new begun Work of GOD and removing the impediments,
and was At no quiet till he procured Letters from the King, that his stop might be taken away, that stood in the Way of the Reformation, he is made the Remarkable Instrument to discover this plot, that was for overturning the new begun Work of GOD and removing the impediments,
Now if the LORD in His Wonderful and gracious Providence, raise up some such Courtier or Cup bearer in our day ( Nehemiah - like) when the case of our Church,
Now if the LORD in His Wondered and gracious Providence, raise up Some such Courtier or Cup bearer in our day (Nehemiah - like) when the case of our Church,
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and the Work of GOD in the Land, runs so much parallel with this, to get the plots and Plotters discovered, that opose this begun Work of GOD, the Letters ranverse,
and the Work of GOD in the Land, runs so much parallel with this, to get the plots and Plotters discovered, that oppose this begun Work of GOD, the Letters ranverse,
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The Fourth Call to carry on this begun work of Reformation, is from the Noble Examples and Presidents in Scripture, who when ever the Providence of GOD put an opportunity in their hands, opened the doors of the House of the LORD, set up the Instituted Worship of GOD and removed the corruptions and defilements that Idolaters and others had brought unto the Temple, ye see a famous Instance of this Worthie of our Imitation in that good King Hezekiah, 2 Chron: 29: and 3:
The Fourth Call to carry on this begun work of Reformation, is from the Noble Examples and Presidents in Scripture, who when ever the Providence of GOD put an opportunity in their hands, opened the doors of the House of the LORD, Set up the Instituted Worship of GOD and removed the corruptions and defilements that Idolaters and Others had brought unto the Temple, you see a famous Instance of this Worthy of our Imitation in that good King Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles: 29: and 3:
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The Fifth Call, To carrie on this work of Reformation, is from the eminent Apostasie, and abounding wickedness, and profanitie that has followed thereupon in our Land;
The Fifth Call, To carry on this work of Reformation, is from the eminent Apostasy, and abounding wickedness, and profanity that has followed thereupon in our Land;
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great backslidings, as they call for great Repentings, so also for Remarkable and great Returnings; especially when GOD gives unto People repeated calls thereunto:
great backslidings, as they call for great Repentings, so also for Remarkable and great Returnings; especially when GOD gives unto People repeated calls thereunto:
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GOD has again and again spoken to us in that language that he spoke to His Church in the days of Jeremiah, as you may see in his third chapter the 1, the 14,
GOD has again and again spoken to us in that language that he spoke to His Church in the days of Jeremiah, as you may see in his third chapter the 1, the 14,
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and 22 verses, where we have the call for Returning thrice repeated, And O that the Inhabitants of our Land might give in such an answer as is recorded in that 22 verse, Return ye backsliding children, there is the Call, and I will heal your backslidings, there is the motive,
and 22 Verses, where we have the call for Returning thrice repeated, And Oh that the Inhabitants of our Land might give in such an answer as is recorded in that 22 verse, Return you backsliding children, there is the Call, and I will heal your backslidings, there is the motive,
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Let there be such Laws made and revived, and carefully put in execution, as may suppress crying and abounding abominations, inconsistent with a true and through Reformation, such as Sabbath-breaking, swearing, drunkenness,
Let there be such Laws made and revived, and carefully put in execution, as may suppress crying and abounding abominations, inconsistent with a true and through Reformation, such as Sabbath-breaking, swearing, Drunkenness,
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then it is likely to draw down that threatned judgement, Ezek. 24.13. verse, Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my furie to rest upon thee.
then it is likely to draw down that threatened judgement, Ezekiel 24.13. verse, Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
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how He laments their folly, (and that with tears,) before He pronounce their doom, if thou hadst known even thou, at least in this thy day the things which belong unto thy peace,
how He laments their folly, (and that with tears,) before He pronounce their doom, if thou Hadst known even thou, At least in this thy day the things which belong unto thy peace,
VVe never read that Christ wept but twice, and one of them was at the prospect of the death & burial of His Ancient Spouse, the Jewish Church: VVe have had a Three years and an half Gospel-day, which is thought to have been the time that CHRIST the Sun of Righteousness, after He appeared to preach the Gospel, shined in the Orb of Gospel Ordinances unto this Church,
We never read that christ wept but twice, and one of them was At the prospect of the death & burial of His Ancient Spouse, the Jewish Church: We have had a Three Years and an half Gospel day, which is Thought to have been the time that CHRIST the Sun of Righteousness, After He appeared to preach the Gospel, shined in the Orb of Gospel Ordinances unto this Church,
VVhether this be a time of tryall, or a time of deliverance that we are under? (for several judicious Christians do doubt of it) But you who are the Members of this Honorable Parliament have an opportunity to put in your hands, which if you manage well, may give a decision unto this Question:
Whether this be a time of trial, or a time of deliverance that we Are under? (for several judicious Christians do doubt of it) But you who Are the Members of this Honourable Parliament have an opportunity to put in your hands, which if you manage well, may give a decision unto this Question:
And indeed right uptakings of GOD and his promised presence, will be argument enough to put Life & Courage in the most timorous Member of this house, to act vigorously for GOD and his intrests,
And indeed right uptakings of GOD and his promised presence, will be argument enough to put Life & Courage in the most timorous Member of this house, to act vigorously for GOD and his interests,
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a cowardly Souldier or Servant when he is under a couragious Captain or Master, will be quite another thing than alone how much more should Magistrats, Ministers,
a cowardly Soldier or Servant when he is under a courageous Captain or Master, will be quite Another thing than alone how much more should Magistrates, Ministers,
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But to be the Glory in the midst of us, must be a desireable state, for as this will reflect comfort upon us who are lodged within such blessed Boundarie,
But to be the Glory in the midst of us, must be a desirable state, for as this will reflect Comfort upon us who Are lodged within such blessed Boundary,
and divide the mighty waters that his Redeemed might pass through, He can make the little hills and great mountains to get out of the Way, Psal: 114, verse 3. The sea saw it, and fled, Jordan was driven back, The mountarns skipped like Rams,
and divide the mighty waters that his Redeemed might pass through, He can make the little hills and great Mountains to get out of the Way, Psalm: 114, verse 3. The sea saw it, and fled, Jordan was driven back, The mountarns skipped like Rams,
why what was the matter, could not thou O Sea, have kept still thy ordinary motion and currents? & you little hils and great mountains your ordinary posture,
why what was the matter, could not thou Oh Sea, have kept still thy ordinary motion and currents? & you little hills and great Mountains your ordinary posture,
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No, no, it was for none of these, if they had not been headed by the Mighty GOD of Jacob; it was the presence of JEHOVAH that made the Earth to tremble, the depths dry up,
No, no, it was for none of these, if they had not been headed by the Mighty GOD of Jacob; it was the presence of JEHOVAH that made the Earth to tremble, the depths dry up,
7. Tremble thou Earth, at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the GOD of Jacob. What need you fear then to throw down the Groves? Repair GODS Altar,
7. Tremble thou Earth, At the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the GOD of Jacob. What need you Fear then to throw down the Groves? Repair GOD'S Altar,
What a vile sight is it to see a drunken god! or a swearing god! (if I may so express it) And how unbecoming a thing is it also to see a trembling god! You that ought to be a terrour to others,
What a vile sighed is it to see a drunken god! or a swearing god! (if I may so express it) And how unbecoming a thing is it also to see a trembling god! You that ought to be a terror to Others,
And yet any might think he had great reason to be afraid of so potent an Enemie, who with his Ancestours had detained the Church in bondage for four hundred years,
And yet any might think he had great reason to be afraid of so potent an Enemy, who with his Ancestors had detained the Church in bondage for four hundred Years,
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while his hands were at work on Earth, to relieve the Church and people of GOD from their Long and sore Bondage, I wish that all the great Ones of the Land,
while his hands were At work on Earth, to relieve the Church and people of GOD from their Long and soar Bondage, I wish that all the great Ones of the Land,
and especially such as are in publick Office had the Exercise of this Faith, by which they might take up the Almighty power of God, and his Every where Presence, that so their fears and faint-heartedness, might be removed,
and especially such as Are in public Office had the Exercise of this Faith, by which they might take up the Almighty power of God, and his Every where Presence, that so their fears and faintheartedness, might be removed,
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This was the Remedie, that good Hezekiah also made use of, to encouradge his Subjects and Souldiers, against the fears and threats of a very bold and huffie Adversary,
This was the Remedy, that good Hezekiah also made use of, to encouradge his Subject's and Soldiers, against the fears and Treats of a very bold and huffy Adversary,
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Especially the Members of this Honourable and High Court of Parliament, carefully to set about this begun work of Reformation, and to take notice of Gods call to you this day, for this end and purpose:
Especially the Members of this Honourable and High Court of Parliament, carefully to Set about this begun work of Reformation, and to take notice of God's call to you this day, for this end and purpose:
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The First is, Personal Reformation, which God calls for at the Hands of every person in particular, Ezeck: 18. Verse 30. Pepent and turn your selves from all your Transgressions,
The First is, Personal Reformation, which God calls for At the Hands of every person in particular, Ezekiel: 18. Verse 30. Pepent and turn your selves from all your Transgressions,
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for why will ye die, O house of Israel? And this personal Reformation is not only commanded in the Old, but also in the New Testament, 2 Cor: 7: 1: Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God. Heb: 12.1. Let us lay aside every weight, Yea, and our predominant sins that so easily beset us:
for why will you die, Oh house of Israel? And this personal Reformation is not only commanded in the Old, but also in the New Testament, 2 Cor: 7: 1: Let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God. Hebrew: 12.1. Let us lay aside every weight, Yea, and our predominant Sins that so Easily beset us:
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All which Scriptures tells us, both the necessity of this Reformation, and the difficulty of it, which should awaken us unto great diligence and care there about.
All which Scriptures tells us, both the necessity of this Reformation, and the difficulty of it, which should awaken us unto great diligence and care there about.
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and found the good of it themselves: as David did to his Son Solomon, and his Princes, 1 Chron. 22.19. Now set your heart, and your Soul to seek the LORD your GOD:
and found the good of it themselves: as David did to his Son Solomon, and his Princes, 1 Chronicles 22.19. Now Set your heart, and your Soul to seek the LORD your GOD:
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And it is recorded to the Commendation of Jehosophat, 2 Chro: 20.3 That he set himself to seek the LORD Kings, Nobles, Gentrie, Ministers and others, will be bad Reformers of such as are under their Charge, who seek not the LORD themselves:
And it is recorded to the Commendation of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chro: 20.3 That he Set himself to seek the LORD Kings, Nobles, Gentry, Ministers and Others, will be bad Reformers of such as Are under their Charge, who seek not the LORD themselves:
and Children, who yet may be Strangers unto personal Reformation themselves, as Jehu and Joash were but one of the best motives to make persons in publick trust, carefull for the Reformation of others, is to be truely Reformed themselves.
and Children, who yet may be Strangers unto personal Reformation themselves, as Jehu and Joash were but one of the best motives to make Persons in public trust, careful for the Reformation of Others, is to be truly Reformed themselves.
A Second Reformation which we should endeavour in our station, and that is Family Reformation what an Excellent patern, does David lay before us for this, Psal: 101. Particularly the 7 Verse, He that worketh in deceit, shall not dwell in my House.
A Second Reformation which we should endeavour in our station, and that is Family Reformation what an Excellent pattern, does David lay before us for this, Psalm: 101. Particularly the 7 Verse, He that works in deceit, shall not dwell in my House.
O what a heavie Reckoning will many Masters of Families and Parents meet with, for their neglect of this at the great day, besides the Judgements that it draws down upon them,
O what a heavy Reckoning will many Masters of Families and Parents meet with, for their neglect of this At the great day, beside the Judgments that it draws down upon them,
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Zech. 14.17 Verse: And it shall be, that whose will not come up of all the Families of the Earth unto Jerusalem, to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts,
Zechariah 14.17 Verse: And it shall be, that whose will not come up of all the Families of the Earth unto Jerusalem, to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts,
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Which tells us, that persons and families who make no Conscience to attend upon the publick Instituted worship of GOD, it is to be feared that they are strangers to a personal and family Reformation at home;
Which tells us, that Persons and families who make no Conscience to attend upon the public Instituted worship of GOD, it is to be feared that they Are Strangers to a personal and family Reformation At home;
A Third Reformation, That we should endeavour in our stations, and that is Sanctuarie Reformation, Hezekiah is an excellent pattern in this, who himself set about it so timeoussie, 2 Chron: 29.3.
A Third Reformation, That we should endeavour in our stations, and that is Sanctuary Reformation, Hezekiah is an excellent pattern in this, who himself Set about it so timeoussie, 2 Chronicles: 29.3.
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To this I may add the necessity and profitableness of Universities and School Reformation, a thing greatly necessarie in order to Sanctuary and publick Reformation;
To this I may add the necessity and profitableness of Universities and School Reformation, a thing greatly necessary in order to Sanctuary and public Reformation;
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A Fourth Reformation, That we should endeavour in our Stations, is Judieatorie Reformation, That all the Judicatories in the Land, from the highest to the lowest, may be reformed:
A Fourth Reformation, That we should endeavour in our Stations, is Judieatorie Reformation, That all the Judges in the Land, from the highest to the lowest, may be reformed:
nor affection to the Established Government, Great care therefore should be taken by the supream Judicatorie of this Nation, that truth which is fallen in our streets,
nor affection to the Established Government, Great care Therefore should be taken by the supreme Judicatory of this nation, that truth which is fallen in our streets,
for which the Land mourns, may be removed, and we may have no more occasion for that Complaint, Isa: 59.14, 15. verses, And judgement is turned away backward,
for which the Land mourns, may be removed, and we may have no more occasion for that Complaint, Isaiah: 59.14, 15. Verses, And judgement is turned away backward,
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Lastly, You are called in your Stations, to mind a National Reformation, that the LORD may be worshipped according to the present Established Government (which is most suitable to the Word of GOD, and to which we stand greatly obliedged) from the one End unto the other, according to the Example of good Jehosophat, 2 Chron: 16: 4:
Lastly, You Are called in your Stations, to mind a National Reformation, that the LORD may be worshipped according to the present Established Government (which is most suitable to the Word of GOD, and to which we stand greatly obliged) from the one End unto the other, according to the Exampl of good Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles: 16: 4:
The repairers of the Breach of the Church of Seotland, and the restorers of the Paths to dwell in, Isa. 58: 12: This would be a mean to prevail with the LORD to come and dwell among us, and fill his House with his Glory.
The repairers of the Breach of the Church of Scotland, and the restorers of the Paths to dwell in, Isaiah 58: 12: This would be a mean to prevail with the LORD to come and dwell among us, and fill his House with his Glory.
The Second Motive is this, That the Generations to come, will bless you, who were Instrumental in your places, to recover the Ruined Work of GOD in the Land,
The Second Motive is this, That the Generations to come, will bless you, who were Instrumental in your places, to recover the Ruined Work of GOD in the Land,
and such a Gentlemans family and posterity, who laid out themselves for the true worship of GOD, who when it was ready to be swallowed up and extinguished, who recovered it out of the hand of the Enemie,
and such a Gentleman's family and posterity, who laid out themselves for the true worship of GOD, who when it was ready to be swallowed up and extinguished, who recovered it out of the hand of the Enemy,
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Thirdly, This should press you to a through and universal Refotmation in the Land, because it will be a notable Bulwark, to defend us from the invasions of adversaries,
Thirdly, This should press you to a through and universal Refotmation in the Land, Because it will be a notable Bulwark, to defend us from the invasions of Adversaries,
as one of Heavens politicks, for the securing the Nation, under the prospect of most imminent dangers, you have a tryed instance of this, 2 Chron: 17.7.
as one of Heavens politics, for the securing the nation, under the prospect of most imminent dangers, you have a tried instance of this, 2 Chronicles: 17.7.
Also in the third year of Jehosophats Reign, he sent to his Princes, even to Banhael, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariab, & to Nathaneel, and to Micajah, to teach in the citys of Judah, and with them he sent Levites, verse 8 and 9. They taught in Judah; and had the Book of the Law of the LORD with them,
Also in the third year of Jehosophats Reign, he sent to his Princes, even to Banhael, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, & to Nathaneel, and to Micajah, to teach in the cities of Judah, and with them he sent Levites, verse 8 and 9. They taught in Judah; and had the Book of the Law of the LORD with them,
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and the 10 verse tells us, what a great security it brought along with it, to the Land, For the Fear of the LORD, fell upon all the Kingdoms of the Lands that were round about Judah:
and the 10 verse tells us, what a great security it brought along with it, to the Land, For the fear of the LORD, fell upon all the Kingdoms of the Lands that were round about Judah:
unto this Church of Collosse seems to be from the Information he bad by Epaphras the Minister of the place, holding furth the danger, that, that Church was into, of being corrupted both in her principles and worship,
unto this Church of Colossae seems to be from the Information he bade by Epaphras the Minister of the place, holding forth the danger, that, that Church was into, of being corrupted both in her principles and worship,
and that both as to the General and special duties of Christianity, in the conclusion of this Epistle, which is from the 9 Verse to the End. We have several salutations, wherein some are saluted and Commended as Verses 10.11.
and that both as to the General and special duties of Christianity, in the conclusion of this Epistle, which is from the 9 Verse to the End. We have several salutations, wherein Some Are saluted and Commended as Verses 10.11.
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Some saluted and exhorted, that they may stand perfect and compleat in all the will of GOD, as Verse 12: &c. Some are saluted and directed, as Verse 16, and some are saluted and admonished as in this Text:
some saluted and exhorted, that they may stand perfect and complete in all the will of GOD, as Verse 12: etc. some Are saluted and directed, as Verse 16, and Some Are saluted and admonished as in this Text:
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for wherever he was Minister, it is like he was fallen Remiss in his Office, A Fault, that I fear too too many of us may be charged with, which remissnes flows sometimes I conceive from prevalent corruption within,
for wherever he was Minister, it is like he was fallen Remiss in his Office, A Fault, that I Fear too too many of us may be charged with, which remissness flows sometime I conceive from prevalent corruption within,
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and too much love of the world without, As also from these discouragements that Ministers often meet with from their people, either upon the account of their unprofitableness, under the means and pains bestowed upon them,
and too much love of the world without, As also from these discouragements that Ministers often meet with from their people, either upon the account of their unprofitableness, under the means and pains bestowed upon them,
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But this verse being an Exhortation, contains more particularly in it these four things, First, The person exhorted, the Lazie Minister. 2. The thing he is exhorted to take heed to thy Ministry, &c. 3. We have the Arguments pressing this heedfulness: 1. Its a trust,
But this verse being an Exhortation, contains more particularly in it these four things, First, The person exhorted, the Lazy Minister. 2. The thing he is exhorted to take heed to thy Ministry, etc. 3. We have the Arguments pressing this heedfulness: 1. Its a trust,
The fourth thing in the words, is the modus, or the manner how he is to notice and manage this Ministry, he is to heed it and manage it so, as to fulfil it.
The fourth thing in the words, is the modus, or the manner how he is to notice and manage this Ministry, he is to heed it and manage it so, as to fulfil it.
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Rebuke not an Elder, but Exhort him as a Father, &c. There is no power of Jurisdiction in the People from this Text, to inflict Church Censures on their Minister:
Rebuke not an Elder, but Exhort him as a Father, etc. There is no power of Jurisdiction in the People from this Text, to inflict Church Censures on their Minister:
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The third Doctrine is, That among other Considerations pressing us to fulfil this Ministry, this should be none of the least, that we have received it of the LORD.
The third Doctrine is, That among other Considerations pressing us to fulfil this Ministry, this should be none of the least, that we have received it of the LORD.
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Of the first Doctrine I shall say no more, and this third Observation will be touched in the Prosecution of the second, which is that I shall insist upon,
Of the First Doctrine I shall say no more, and this third Observation will be touched in the Prosecution of the second, which is that I shall insist upon,
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And that I may doe it as briefly as possible, I shall in the first place shew you some of these Qualifications implyed in this Heedfulness (that the Text calls for) which are necessary to the right fulfilling of a Mans Ministrie.
And that I may do it as briefly as possible, I shall in the First place show you Some of these Qualifications employed in this Heedfulness (that the Text calls for) which Are necessary to the right fulfilling of a men Ministry.
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and their Duty, as we may also see from Isaiah 21. and 6. Verse to the 13. Verse, And if they be blind, what hurt may suddenly befall the Church, Isaiah 9. Verse 16. For the leaders of this People cause them to Erre,
and their Duty, as we may also see from Isaiah 21. and 6. Verse to the 13. Verse, And if they be blind, what hurt may suddenly befall the Church, Isaiah 9. Verse 16. For the leaders of this People cause them to Err,
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Ignorance causes Error, and Error Destruction, therefore said the Apostle Paul to the Elders of Ephesus, Acts 20.28. Take heed therfore unto your selves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed them, viz:
Ignorance Causes Error, and Error Destruction, Therefore said the Apostle Paul to the Elders of Ephesus, Acts 20.28. Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed them, videlicet:
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and to draw Disciples after them. Ministers should be like the beasts about Christs Throne, Rev: 4.6. Full of Eyes within and without, before and behind:
and to draw Disciples After them. Ministers should be like the beasts about Christ Throne, Rev: 4.6. Full of Eyes within and without, before and behind:
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They must have Eyes looking before them unto God for Counsel and Direction, and they must have eyes looking behind them unto the flocks which they lead.
They must have Eyes looking before them unto God for Counsel and Direction, and they must have eyes looking behind them unto the flocks which they led.
For the Priests lips should keep Knowledge, and the people should seek the law at his mouth, and if the Ministers want this Treasurie of Spiritual knowledge and Wisdom, they will not be able to distinguish aright between Truth and Errour, Sin and Duty:
For the Priests lips should keep Knowledge, and the people should seek the law At his Mouth, and if the Ministers want this Treasury of Spiritual knowledge and Wisdom, they will not be able to distinguish aright between Truth and Error, since and Duty:
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They cannot instruct the Ignoant, resolve doubts, quiet the troubled Conscience feed the Hungry, & comfort the discouraged Soul. Let Antichrist have blind and ignorant Watchmen,
They cannot instruct the Ignoant, resolve doubts, quiet the troubled Conscience feed the Hungry, & Comfort the discouraged Soul. Let Antichrist have blind and ignorant Watchmen,
but Our LORD JESUS CHRIST should have such Ministers as are throughly furnished for every Good Work, 2 Tim: 3: 17: That the Man of GOD may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all Good Works.
but Our LORD JESUS CHRIST should have such Ministers as Are thoroughly furnished for every Good Work, 2 Tim: 3: 17: That the Man of GOD may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all Good Works.
Ministers are Angels, and Angels are not only full of Eyes (as I said before) but also full of Hands and Wings. Ezek: 1: 8: And they had the Hands of a Man under their Wings on their four sides, &c:
Ministers Are Angels, and Angels Are not only full of Eyes (as I said before) but also full of Hands and Wings. Ezekiel: 1: 8: And they had the Hands of a Man under their Wings on their four sides, etc.:
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If ye know these things, happie are ye if you do them, and Rev: 22. Verse 14. Blessed are they that do his Commandments, that they may have Right to the Tree of Life,
If you know these things, happy Are you if you do them, and Rev: 22. Verse 14. Blessed Are they that do his commandments, that they may have Right to the Tree of Life,
See what a charge the Apostle Paul gives Timothie, 1 Tim. 5.21. I Charge thee before GOD, and the LORD JESƲS CHRIST, and the elect Angels that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partialitie.
See what a charge the Apostle Paul gives Timothy, 1 Tim. 5.21. I Charge thee before GOD, and the LORD JESƲS CHRIST, and the elect Angels that thou observe these things without preferring one before Another, doing nothing by partiality.
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Where we see that he that is partial cannot be faithful, an unfaithful Minister is perfidious both to GOD and man. Zeph. 3.4. It is said there, their Prophets are light and Treacherous persons:
Where we see that he that is partial cannot be faithful, an unfaithful Minister is perfidious both to GOD and man. Zephaniah 3.4. It is said there, their prophets Are Light and Treacherous Persons:
A Fourth qualification necessarie for managing this office implyed in this exhortation (take heed to thy Ministry) is prudence which is necessarie to direct us in the dexterous management of all the parts of our work,
A Fourth qualification necessary for managing this office employed in this exhortation (take heed to thy Ministry) is prudence which is necessary to Direct us in the dexterous management of all the parts of our work,
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So prudence does consider the fittest time, and manner of application with respect to the person, with what prudence and dexteritie did Nathan prepare David in that Parable. 2 Sam: 12. from the first Verse to the 6th. before he came to touch him in the quick with;
So prudence does Consider the Fittest time, and manner of application with respect to the person, with what prudence and dexterity did Nathan prepare David in that Parable. 2 Sam: 12. from the First Verse to the 6th. before he Come to touch him in the quick with;
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and Ministers had need to take heed to this, because their work lying about spiritual things they are more apt to be deceived by hypocrisies creeping in both to their hearts and duties,
and Ministers had need to take heed to this, Because their work lying about spiritual things they Are more apt to be deceived by Hypocrisies creeping in both to their hearts and duties,
Ministers therefore would often mind that word, to keep them diligent at their work, 1 Cor: 9.27. Least when I preach the Gospel to others, I my self be a cast away. 6ly. This take heed, includes constancie and perservance, we must not think to do this work by fits and starts;
Ministers Therefore would often mind that word, to keep them diligent At their work, 1 Cor: 9.27. lest when I preach the Gospel to Others, I my self be a cast away. 6ly. This take heed, includes constancy and perservance, we must not think to do this work by fits and starts;
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Because it is a great trust far above any other trust in this world, when immortal Souls are committed to us, about which the thoughts of the most high have been concerned from Eternity,
Because it is a great trust Far above any other trust in this world, when immortal Souls Are committed to us, about which the thoughts of the most high have been concerned from Eternity,
I think we should never go this errand, but with Abrahams servant. Gen. 24 12. We should pray, O LORD GOD and Father of My Master JESƲS CHRIST, (Who has promised him a great backing and a numerous seed, upon which he may see the satisfaction of the travel of his Soul) send me good speed this day,
I think we should never go this errand, but with Abrahams servant. Gen. 24 12. We should pray, Oh LORD GOD and Father of My Master JESƲS CHRIST, (Who has promised him a great backing and a numerous seed, upon which he may see the satisfaction of the travel of his Soul) send me good speed this day,
and put forth thy power in the preached Gospel, that Thy people may be a willing people, O but it be a high and a great calling to trade about the saving of Souls, one of which is a more precious Jewel than the whole world can purchase or redeem,
and put forth thy power in the preached Gospel, that Thy people may be a willing people, Oh but it be a high and a great calling to trade about the Saving of Souls, one of which is a more precious Jewel than the Whole world can purchase or Redeem,
The second reason why we must take heed to our Ministerial work is, because it is a difficult work, partly from the various and numerous enemies that oppose it, Satan that roaring lion,
The second reason why we must take heed to our Ministerial work is, Because it is a difficult work, partly from the various and numerous enemies that oppose it, Satan that roaring Lion,
and to find fitt words to hold forth the Evil of Sin by, the Loveliness of Christ, The beauty of Holiness, the danger of living carelesly and unconcernedly under the means of Grace,
and to find fit words to hold forth the Evil of since by, the Loveliness of christ, The beauty of Holiness, the danger of living carelessly and unconcernedly under the means of Grace,
The third Reason why Ministers had need to take heed to their Ministry is this, that there has been Ministers in the Church, (and we have had sad Instances of it in our days) professing & pretending highly for CHRIST,
The third Reason why Ministers had need to take heed to their Ministry is this, that there has been Ministers in the Church, (and we have had sad Instances of it in our days) professing & pretending highly for CHRIST,
like Judas and Demas: Others with the Honours of this World, like Diotrephes, and O how many Archippus - like even in the best of times would be found Coldriffe and Remisse in this great Work. 4ly. We must take heed to our Ministry, if we consider what a great LORD and Master we have received it from.
like Judas and Demas: Others with the Honours of this World, like Diotrephes, and O how many Archippus - like even in the best of times would be found Coldriffe and Remiss in this great Work. 4ly. We must take heed to our Ministry, if we Consider what a great LORD and Master we have received it from.
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and his writting to them since he Ascended, and discovering their failures and short comings, with the punishments due thereunto, should be a warning to Ministers in all succeeding Ages of the Church, to take heed to their Ministrie.
and his writing to them since he Ascended, and discovering their failures and short comings, with the punishments due thereunto, should be a warning to Ministers in all succeeding Ages of the Church, to take heed to their Ministry.
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5ly We had need to take heed to our Ministry, when we consider with what a severe certification, our great LORD and Master has committed it unto us, Ezek: 17, 18. ver. Son of man I have made thee a Watchman to the house of Israel,
5ly We had need to take heed to our Ministry, when we Consider with what a severe certification, our great LORD and Master has committed it unto us, Ezekiel: 17, 18. ver. Son of man I have made thee a Watchman to the house of Israel,
and thou givest him not warning from me, nor speakest to warn the Wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquitie,
and thou givest him not warning from me, nor Speakest to warn the Wicked from his wicked Way, to save his life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity,
Lastly. Such Ministers as have been heedfull and faithfull, shall be greatly rewarded, Dan: 12 3 And they that be Wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament,
Lastly. Such Ministers as have been heedful and faithful, shall be greatly rewarded, Dan: 12 3 And they that be Wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament,
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24.25, 26, 27. who then is a faithfull and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his houshold to give them meat in due season, Blessed is that servant whom his LORD when he cometh shall find him so doing;
24.25, 26, 27. who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household to give them meat in due season, Blessed is that servant whom his LORD when he comes shall find him so doing;
Verily I say unto you, that he shall make him Ruler over all his goods. Rev: 2.10. Be thou faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a Crown of life.
Verily I say unto you, that he shall make him Ruler over all his goods. Rev: 2.10. Be thou faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a Crown of life.
We would keep constantly and closely to this work, and prosecute it with the greatest diligence that believe such a reward as this, which will eternaly compense all the labour and toyle in this World:
We would keep constantly and closely to this work, and prosecute it with the greatest diligence that believe such a reward as this, which will eternally compense all the labour and toil in this World:
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and an hour that he is not aware of, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with hypocrites, where shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.
and an hour that he is not aware of, and shall Cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with Hypocrites, where shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth.
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The first is to take heed how, and from whom we received this Ministrie, whether from the LORD JESUS CHRIST or not, who is the only LORD and head of the Church,
The First is to take heed how, and from whom we received this Ministry, whither from the LORD JESUS CHRIST or not, who is the only LORD and head of the Church,
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and whose prerrogative it is to set up and send forth Officers unto his Church, Ezek: 2 3. And He said unto him Son of man, I send thee unto the Children of Israel, I Who sit upon the Saphirine throne, as you have it in the first Chapter of this Prophesie of Ezek: 26: Verse, And who has all power in mine hand.
and whose prerrogative it is to Set up and send forth Officers unto his Church, Ezekiel: 2 3. And He said unto him Son of man, I send thee unto the Children of Israel, I Who fit upon the Saphirine throne, as you have it in the First Chapter of this Prophesy of Ezekiel: 26: Verse, And who has all power in mine hand.
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for there are some, as Christ tells us, who call themselves Sheepherds, that come not in at this doar, Jo: 10: 1: Verse, But climb up another way, if we be right Ministers of Christ, we must come in at three doors. 1. The door of an Internal call of GOD upon the Soul. 2. The door of the External call of the People. 3. The door of a legal Mission and Ordination, by the laying on of the hands of the Presbytry.
for there Are Some, as christ tells us, who call themselves Shepherds, that come not in At this doar, John: 10: 1: Verse, But climb up Another Way, if we be right Ministers of christ, we must come in At three doors. 1. The door of an Internal call of GOD upon the Soul. 2. The door of the External call of the People. 3. The door of a Legal Mission and Ordination, by the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
A second thing that lyes in the latter end of the Text, about which we must take special heed is this, that when ever we find out selves entered by the right door unto this great and difficult Work, we must take heed to fulfil it:
A second thing that lies in the latter end of the Text, about which we must take special heed is this, that when ever we find out selves entered by the right door unto this great and difficult Work, we must take heed to fulfil it:
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or disproportionable, or fullied, and so mars the beauty of the whole suite, and when the master comes in and sees how unhandsome it is, and calls the persons guilty;
or disproportionable, or Fully, and so mars the beauty of the Whole suit, and when the master comes in and sees how unhandsome it is, and calls the Persons guilty;
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and follow the noble Example of CHRIST and His Apostles, so mind to fill up what proportion, of either doing or suffering work that is committed to them as they may be able to abide the tryal of that day, and not be ashamed.
and follow the noble Exampl of CHRIST and His Apostles, so mind to fill up what proportion, of either doing or suffering work that is committed to them as they may be able to abide the trial of that day, and not be ashamed.
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For the justification of their worship in Mount Gerizzim, being two hundred Years standing, But CHRIST Told her, Verse. 22. Ye Worship ye know not what, you have the wills, Examples,
For the justification of their worship in Mount Gerizzim, being two hundred years standing, But CHRIST Told her, Verse. 22. You Worship you know not what, you have the wills, Examples,
nor Rule to you, seeing ye want my word which is the true Standart, and your good Intentions will neither make that worship which you dote upon acceptable to GOD, or profitable to you:
nor Rule to you, seeing you want my word which is the true Standard, and your good Intentions will neither make that worship which you dote upon acceptable to GOD, or profitable to you:
For all Corrupt and false worship carries no other Character in the Estimation of GOD, but such as is recorded. Hosea. 11.12. Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit;
For all Corrupt and false worship carries no other Character in the Estimation of GOD, but such as is recorded. Hosea. 11.12. Ephraim Compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit;
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Lastly, If we would fulfill our Ministrie aright, Let us wrestle much with the LOKD for his promised Spirit to teach us all things that concern the discharge of so great an office, to put us and keep us in a right frame for our work, to instruct us by a strong hand both what,
Lastly, If we would fulfil our Ministry aright, Let us wrestle much with the LOOKED for his promised Spirit to teach us all things that concern the discharge of so great an office, to put us and keep us in a right frame for our work, to instruct us by a strong hand both what,
And that he would make it first savorie to our own Souls, and then go along with us in the dispensing of the word & seale it on the hearts of the hearers;
And that he would make it First savoury to our own Souls, and then go along with us in the dispensing of the word & seal it on the hearts of the hearers;
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