A thankefull remembrance of Gods mercy to several persons at Quabaug or Brookfield partly in a collection of providences about them, and gracious appearances for them: and partly in a sermon preached by Mr. Edward Bulkley, Pastor of the Church of Christ at Concord, upon a day of thanksgiving, kept by divers for their wonderfull deliverance there. Published by Capt. Thomas VVheeler. [Five lines from Psalms]
grace for every Affection, and a duty for the Exercise of every grace, and a Season for every duty; in which it is most beautiful; In the day of Trouble and Affliction, the duty then is Prayer and Petition; In the time of Deliverance and Prosperity Thanksgiving; giving praise to the God of our Salvation;
grace for every Affection, and a duty for the Exercise of every grace, and a Season for every duty; in which it is most beautiful; In the day of Trouble and Affliction, the duty then is Prayer and Petition; In the time of Deliverance and Prosperity Thanksgiving; giving praise to the God of our Salvation;
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and it is wisdome to perform what is most seasonable, Jam. 5.13. Is any Afflicted, let him pray? Aske mercy and deliverance from the evils at Gods hand.
and it is Wisdom to perform what is most seasonable, Jam. 5.13. Is any Afflicted, let him pray? Ask mercy and deliverance from the evils At God's hand.
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as in the Text, what shall I Render, &c. The Psalm then is Eucharistical; or Gratulatory, wherein the Psalmist giveth praise to God for his favour and mercy in a great Deliverance from a deadly danger and distress; and so suitable to the present occasion of our meeting at this time;
as in the Text, what shall I Render, etc. The Psalm then is Eucharistical; or Gratulatory, wherein the Psalmist gives praise to God for his favour and mercy in a great Deliverance from a deadly danger and distress; and so suitable to the present occasion of our meeting At this time;
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He hath heard my prayer when the sorrows of death encompassed me, helped me when I was brought very low; something is to be returned to him, that even Reason suggests,
He hath herd my prayer when the sorrows of death encompassed me, helped me when I was brought very low; something is to be returned to him, that even Reason suggests,
In this verse we have the Question, In the verses following we have the Resolution; He will take the Cup of Salvation, &c. and He will pay the Vows which he had made in his Trouble and Distress.
In this verse we have the Question, In the Verses following we have the Resolution; He will take the Cup of Salvation, etc. and He will pay the Vows which he had made in his Trouble and Distress.
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and signifies to Revenge: Here it is Attributed to man in Relation to God, but not as importing any possibility and satisfaction, but only a readiness and forwardness to do any thing that might be acceptable to him.
and signifies to Revenge: Here it is Attributed to man in Relation to God, but not as importing any possibility and satisfaction, but only a readiness and forwardness to do any thing that might be acceptable to him.
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The Verse then is a Description of the frame of heart of a faithful Thanksgiver. 1. In his Observation of Gods dispensation towards him, in the Benefits bestowed on him.
The Verse then is a Description of the frame of heart of a faithful Thanksgiver. 1. In his Observation of God's Dispensation towards him, in the Benefits bestowed on him.
2dly, In his Sollicitousness what to do by way of Retribution, and his willingness to do whatsoever he knows may be acceptable to him and approved by him.
2dly, In his Solicitousness what to do by Way of Retribution, and his willingness to do whatsoever he knows may be acceptable to him and approved by him.
Or such as are after Gods heart upon their Observation of mercies and deliverances bestowed on them are Sollicitous what Returns to make to God for them:
Or such as Are After God's heart upon their Observation of Mercies and Deliverances bestowed on them Are Solicitous what Returns to make to God for them:
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If he enquires what to Render, It argues his taking notice of the Benefits; yea, of the variety and multitude of them, in what God had been doing for him.
If he enquires what to Render, It argues his taking notice of the Benefits; yea, of the variety and multitude of them, in what God had been doing for him.
So also in Psal. 103.1, to the sixth verse, Neh. 9.7, to 27th verse: They take notice of the great and manifold mercies which God had bestowed upon his people Israel in former as well as latter times. The Reasons hereof are.
So also in Psalm 103.1, to the sixth verse, Neh 9.7, to 27th verse: They take notice of the great and manifold Mercies which God had bestowed upon his people Israel in former as well as latter times. The Reasons hereof Are.
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There is not one of All of Gods Benefits, and the blessings which we enjoy but it is worthy of notice, for it is the Lords work; the Operation of his hands, every mercy is Gods gift,
There is not one of All of God's Benefits, and the blessings which we enjoy but it is worthy of notice, for it is the lords work; the Operation of his hands, every mercy is God's gift,
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All comes from God, Jam. 1.17. Every good and perfect gift commeth, &c. Reason 2. From the Thankfulness we owe to God for every mercy being unworthy of the least of them;
All comes from God, Jam. 1.17. Every good and perfect gift comes, etc. Reason 2. From the Thankfulness we owe to God for every mercy being unworthy of the least of them;
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and so expresseth it, they did not know nor Consider, Isai. 1.3. and Hos: 2.8. she did not know that I gave, &c that is, she did not seriously Consider of it, that thereby she might have been stirred up to Thankfolness in obedience.
and so Expresses it, they did not know nor Consider, Isaiah 1.3. and Hos: 2.8. she did not know that I gave, etc. that is, she did not seriously Consider of it, that thereby she might have been stirred up to Thankfolness in Obedience.
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Reason 3. From the great difficulty of raising up our dull and sluggish hearts to that great duty of praise and Thankfulness, especially, in a lively and spiritual frame;
Reason 3. From the great difficulty of raising up our dull and sluggish hearts to that great duty of praise and Thankfulness, especially, in a lively and spiritual frame;
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It's rather to be wished then expected, Luke 17.17, 18. There were Ten cried Lord have mercy upon us, but only one Returned to give Thanks to Jesus Christ when cured.
It's rather to be wished then expected, Lycia 17.17, 18. There were Ten cried Lord have mercy upon us, but only one Returned to give Thanks to jesus christ when cured.
They are great favours, especially in spiritual blessings. He gives great Deliverances; as Psal. 18.50. he doth great Things for his, as Psal. 71.19. and 86.13. 2dly, They are very many;
They Are great favours, especially in spiritual blessings. He gives great Deliverances; as Psalm 18.50. he does great Things for his, as Psalm 71.19. and 86.13. 2dly, They Are very many;
This was an Aggravation of Israels sin, that they remembred not the multitude of Gods mercies, Psal. 106.7. 3dly, They are Everlasting mercies, Psal. 136. In every verse thy mercy endures for ever;
This was an Aggravation of Israel's since, that they remembered not the multitude of God's Mercies, Psalm 106.7. 3dly, They Are Everlasting Mercies, Psalm 136. In every verse thy mercy endures for ever;
Because though the mercies themselves do not Indure for ever, yet the Foundation of all to Gods people is Everlasting grace & mercy; And besides even these do in some degree tend to further their Everlasting blessedness; helping them on in their way to their Fathers house in heaven;
Because though the Mercies themselves do not Endure for ever, yet the Foundation of all to God's people is Everlasting grace & mercy; And beside even these do in Some degree tend to further their Everlasting blessedness; helping them on in their Way to their Father's house in heaven;
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1. All the good we enjoy is from the Lord: we are the Receivers, He the giver. They are his Benefits: yea, the gifts of the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, the great and mighty God, who Inhabits the Throne of glory.
1. All the good we enjoy is from the Lord: we Are the Receivers, He the giver. They Are his Benefits: yea, the Gifts of the Lord of lords and King of Kings, the great and mighty God, who Inhabits the Throne of glory.
who humbleth himself, &c. He raiseth the poor out of the Dust, &c. A good look from a Prince or some other great and honourable person, is more then a greater thing from a meaner person.
who Humbleth himself, etc. He Raiseth the poor out of the Dust, etc. A good look from a Prince or Some other great and honourable person, is more then a greater thing from a meaner person.
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This Reason God himself gives why he Curseth the deceiver who hath a male in his Flock, and offereth to God a corrupt thing; because he is a great King: Mal. 1.14. and therefore he sharply reproves them for offering the halt and blind. vers. 8. Persons are usually Careful how they carry themselves towards a great man in returning Thanks to him for favours received from him;
This Reason God himself gives why he Curseth the deceiver who hath a male in his Flock, and Offereth to God a corrupt thing; Because he is a great King: Malachi 1.14. and Therefore he sharply reproves them for offering the halt and blind. vers. 8. Persons Are usually Careful how they carry themselves towards a great man in returning Thanks to him for favours received from him;
This was Abels Commendation, that he brought of the Firstlings of his Flock and of the fat thereof, Gen. 4.4. and to him God had Respect and to his Offering.
This was Abel's Commendation, that he brought of the Firstlings of his Flock and of the fat thereof, Gen. 4.4. and to him God had Respect and to his Offering.
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I that have had so many mercies, so great Deliverances, I that am notable to Render any thing beseeming his Majesty; I that am under so many Bonds and Obligations; I that am so priviledged by God; what shall I Render, &c.
I that have had so many Mercies, so great Deliverances, I that am notable to Render any thing beseeming his Majesty; I that am under so many Bonds and Obligations; I that am so privileged by God; what shall I Render, etc.
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Even our Robes, our best Services need washing in the Blood of the Lord, Revel. 7.14. 3dly, All that we can give to God is His own; and is but little of his own;
Even our Robes, our best Services need washing in the Blood of the Lord, Revel. 7.14. 3dly, All that we can give to God is His own; and is but little of his own;
Mark holy Davids Expressions after his and the Princes offering towards the Building of the Temple, 1 Chron. 29.10, to 15. vers. a full place to prove all these three particulars before mentioned. Use I.
Mark holy Davids Expressions After his and the Princes offering towards the Building of the Temple, 1 Chronicles 29.10, to 15. vers. a full place to prove all these three particulars before mentioned. Use I.
Instruct. 1. A Soul in a thankful frame, in a Tune of Thanksgiving can never be sufficiently satisfied in thinking and speaking of Gods mercies and favours towards him.
Instruct. 1. A Soul in a thankful frame, in a Tune of Thanksgiving can never be sufficiently satisfied in thinking and speaking of God's Mercies and favours towards him.
What shall I Render, &c. yea, again, Psal. 16.17. How great hath Gods goodness been in hearing prayer, rescuing me from deadly dangers, helping me when I was in a low Estate, delivering mine Eyes from Tears, &c. bestowing so many Benefits, loosing my bonds, Ps. 136. In every verse, Thy mercy endureth for ever.
What shall I Render, etc. yea, again, Psalm 16.17. How great hath God's Goodness been in hearing prayer, rescuing me from deadly dangers, helping me when I was in a low Estate, delivering mine Eyes from Tears, etc. bestowing so many Benefits, losing my bonds, Ps. 136. In every verse, Thy mercy Endureth for ever.
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Oh give Thanks, ver. 26. Oh give Thanks to the God of Heaven, for, &c. A thankeful heart in a lively frame takes delight to speak of the goodness of God towards him, Is not soon tyred nor weary thereof. All Repetitions are not babling:
O give Thanks, ver. 26. O give Thanks to the God of Heaven, for, etc. A thankful heart in a lively frame Takes delight to speak of the Goodness of God towards him, Is not soon tired nor weary thereof. All Repetitions Are not babbling:
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sometimes out of the Aboundance of the Heart Christians go over and over the same thing in petition of good from God and in Thanksgiving for good received at his hands.
sometime out of the Abundance of the Heart Christians go over and over the same thing in petition of good from God and in Thanksgiving for good received At his hands.
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Instruct. 2. The Lord so dispenseth mercy to his people, as thereby he leads them unto special and solemn seasons of Thanksgiving: Though he do afflict them, visit them with Rods,
Instruct. 2. The Lord so dispenseth mercy to his people, as thereby he leads them unto special and solemn seasons of Thanksgiving: Though he do afflict them, visit them with Rods,
Sometimes God giveth them mercies through many difficulties, as water out of the Rock: Deut. 32.13. which together with their necessity made the water as bony and Oyle: God could give them another way, he goes that way, that thereby he might provoke them to Thanksgiving: Divers Instances we have in Psal. 107. some he casts into Exile, and delivers them:
Sometime God gives them Mercies through many difficulties, as water out of the Rock: Deuteronomy 32.13. which together with their necessity made the water as bony and Oil: God could give them Another Way, he Goes that Way, that thereby he might provoke them to Thanksgiving: Diverse Instances we have in Psalm 107. Some he Cast into Exile, and delivers them:
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This is the property of gratefulness either to God or man, as in David respecting the Posterity of his dear Jonathan. Is there any of the house of Saul, &c. 2 Sam. 9.1. so also in Elisha respecting the Shunamite, who had shewed him so much kindness, 2 Kings 4.13.14. What is to be done for her? Grateful Children and Friends will desire to know what may please their Parents, Friends.
This is the property of gratefulness either to God or man, as in David respecting the Posterity of his dear Johnathan. Is there any of the house of Saul, etc. 2 Sam. 9.1. so also in Elisha respecting the Shunamite, who had showed him so much kindness, 2 Kings 4.13.14. What is to be done for her? Grateful Children and Friends will desire to know what may please their Parents, Friends.
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Hence they pray for knowledge and understanding as David, Psal, 119.33, 34 Hence also they will search the word of God, that they may understand his will, and understanding it, do it, Rom. 12.2. 2dly. It is a Resolute Spirit resolved to do what ever may express the Thankfulness of his heart to God, according to his will.
Hence they pray for knowledge and understanding as David, Psalm, 119.33, 34 Hence also they will search the word of God, that they may understand his will, and understanding it, do it, Rom. 12.2. 2dly. It is a Resolute Spirit resolved to do what ever may express the Thankfulness of his heart to God, according to his will.
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As he purposeth in his heart not to sin by doing the Least Evil, Dan. 1.8 so he purposeth and resolveth to do, (though not in his own strength) what is pleasing to God, Psal. 119.8. I will keep thy Precepts, and in the Text, what shall I Render, &c. I will stick at nothing, will do any thing;
As he Purposes in his heart not to sin by doing the lest Evil, Dan. 1.8 so he Purposes and resolves to do, (though not in his own strength) what is pleasing to God, Psalm 119.8. I will keep thy Precepts, and in the Text, what shall I Render, etc. I will stick At nothing, will do any thing;
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Let us find grace in the sight of my Lord, and we will be Pharoahs Servants, Gen 47 25. And as David was ready to do what ever Barzilla should request of him, 2 Sam. 19.38. In testimony of his Thankfulness for his Loyalty and Bounty at such a time;
Let us find grace in the sighed of my Lord, and we will be Pharaohs Servants, Gen 47 25. And as David was ready to do what ever Barzilla should request of him, 2 Sam. 19.38. In testimony of his Thankfulness for his Loyalty and Bounty At such a time;
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though it be clearly set before them, and strongly urged on them? young men are called upon to turn to God quickly; elder and younger ones to seek after him in all his holy Ordinances;
though it be clearly Set before them, and strongly urged on them? young men Are called upon to turn to God quickly; elder and younger ones to seek After him in all his holy Ordinances;
Especially how farr are such from Thankfulness that resolve not to do, what God sets before them: as they, Jer. 44.16, 17; The word that thou hast spoken to us in the Name of the Lord we will not do.
Especially how Far Are such from Thankfulness that resolve not to do, what God sets before them: as they, Jer. 44.16, 17; The word that thou hast spoken to us in the Name of the Lord we will not do.
Such are most Ingrateful ones for all the mercies they receive from him. Instruct. 4th. To be truly thankful to God is an high, and avery Spiritual Service;
Such Are most Ingrateful ones for all the Mercies they receive from him. Instruct. 4th. To be truly thankful to God is an high, and avery Spiritual Service;
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Therefore David so magnifies God that they should offer so liberally to him: 1 Chron. 29.10, &c. It is a great matter to be admired, that God should honour us,
Therefore David so Magnifies God that they should offer so liberally to him: 1 Chronicles 29.10, etc. It is a great matter to be admired, that God should honour us,
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praising of God is an extolling or Exalting God, Exod. 15.2. He is higher then to be exalted by us, yet this we are said to do, in an Acknowledgement of his hand, giving him the glory of his wisdome, power, goodness, Faithfulness and mercy in the operations of his hand about us.
praising of God is an extolling or Exalting God, Exod 15.2. He is higher then to be exalted by us, yet this we Are said to do, in an Acknowledgement of his hand, giving him the glory of his Wisdom, power, Goodness, Faithfulness and mercy in the operations of his hand about us.
Hence David so stirs up himself to it, Psal. 103.1, 2, and Deborab calls upon her self to awake, Judg. 5.12. Instruct. 5th. Gods doings are the matter of the Saints Acknowledgements in their Thanksgivings and praises of him.
Hence David so stirs up himself to it, Psalm 103.1, 2, and Deborah calls upon her self to awake, Judges 5.12. Instruct. 5th. God's doings Are the matter of the Saints Acknowledgements in their Thanksgivings and praises of him.
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As in this Salvation vouchsafed to you from the Enemy, from their Attempts by Assaults, Fire, &c. An Eccho is little else but a Reflecting Repetition of the first sound;
As in this Salvation vouchsafed to you from the Enemy, from their Attempts by Assaults, Fire, etc. an Echo is little Else but a Reflecting Repetition of the First found;
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Instruct. 6th. One special particular mercy received from God, ought to raise up our Hearts to a Consideration of all other mercies formerly bestowed on us:
Instruct. 6th. One special particular mercy received from God, ought to raise up our Hearts to a Consideration of all other Mercies formerly bestowed on us:
And so it should be with you meet to praise the Lords glorious Name for that great Deliverance at the Swampe, and in the Garrison. The Prophet addes that general Particle All, to shew that from that present Benefit which God had Conferred on him in that great Deliverance mentioned vers. 2.3. his heart was extended to a Consideration of other favours which the Lord from time to time had shewed him.
And so it should be with you meet to praise the lords glorious Name for that great Deliverance At the Swamp, and in the Garrison. The Prophet adds that general Particle All, to show that from that present Benefit which God had Conferred on him in that great Deliverance mentioned vers. 2.3. his heart was extended to a Consideration of other favours which the Lord from time to time had showed him.
as general, particular, publick, private, temporal and Spiritual, and of as many several and distinct branches of these as we can, Psal. 103.2. Forget not all, nor any of his Benefits, and Psal 105 2 Talk you of all his wondrous works.
as general, particular, public, private, temporal and Spiritual, and of as many several and distinct branches of these as we can, Psalm 103.2. Forget not all, nor any of his Benefits, and Psalm 105 2 Talk you of all his wondrous works.
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Instruct. 7. The Consideration of mercies bestowed on our selves, and our Interest in the mercies bestowed on others is a great means to provoke to Thankfulness: so the Prophet here.
Instruct. 7. The Consideration of Mercies bestowed on our selves, and our Interest in the Mercies bestowed on Others is a great means to provoke to Thankfulness: so the Prophet Here.
Consider withal, how you are Interested in the mercies of others, either particular persons, or in the Common and publick mercies of the Town and Country. You have an Interest in the mercies of your Yoke-fellow, Children. In the mercies of the Town, Church state: If the Town be spared (when others are consumed) It is mercy to evety particular:
Consider withal, how you Are Interested in the Mercies of Others, either particular Persons, or in the Common and public Mercies of the Town and Country. You have an Interest in the Mercies of your Yokefellow, Children. In the Mercies of the Town, Church state: If the Town be spared (when Others Are consumed) It is mercy to evety particular:
If husband be returned home safe, It is a Benefit to me, may the wife say: If the Father be returned, It is a Benefit to me, may the Child say: so may the Father say in the Childs Return:
If husband be returned home safe, It is a Benefit to me, may the wife say: If the Father be returned, It is a Benefit to me, may the Child say: so may the Father say in the Child's Return:
As this is a way to affect the Heart with the Churches affliction, to Consider our Interest therein as members of the same Body, so also to affect our Hearts with Gods goodness to others, to Consider how we are concerned therein.
As this is a Way to affect the Heart with the Churches affliction, to Consider our Interest therein as members of the same Body, so also to affect our Hearts with God's Goodness to Others, to Consider how we Are concerned therein.
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It may be some may say, I have more Cause to Fast and Pray in regard of Gods hand on me and mine rather then to Rejoyce and Feast: Do but Consider thy many personal mercies, thy Family mercies,
It may be Some may say, I have more Cause to Fast and Pray in regard of God's hand on me and mine rather then to Rejoice and Feast: Do but Consider thy many personal Mercies, thy Family Mercies,
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and thy Interest in Common-wealth, and Church mercies, and thou mayest see aboundant Cause of Thankfulness. It is a Certain Truth, that a Child of God when he is in the worst Case he can be in here upon earth, hath more Cause of Gratulation then of Petition. His mercies are greater then his miseries: His Enjoyments more then his wants, besides his hopes of all good at last in an Unchangeable Estate.
and thy Interest in Commonwealth, and Church Mercies, and thou Mayest see abundant Cause of Thankfulness. It is a Certain Truth, that a Child of God when he is in the worst Case he can be in Here upon earth, hath more Cause of Gratulation then of Petition. His Mercies Are greater then his misery's: His Enjoyments more then his Wants, beside his hope's of all good At last in an Unchangeable Estate.
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Spiritual mercies are the great mercies. They are the Fathers gifts to his Children: other mercies he gives to them that are hated and abhorred by him.
Spiritual Mercies Are the great Mercies. They Are the Father's Gifts to his Children: other Mercies he gives to them that Are hated and abhorred by him.
and therefore they shall have somewhat here, a portion they shall have in these common favours, vile and ungodly men often escape deadly dangers as well as precious Saints, nay, they may be preserved,
and Therefore they shall have somewhat Here, a portion they shall have in these Common favours, vile and ungodly men often escape deadly dangers as well as precious Saints, nay, they may be preserved,
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when others better then they are taken a way suddenly, and by a violent death. These Temporal Benefits will not evidence Gods special favour in Christ.
when Others better then they Are taken a Way suddenly, and by a violent death. These Temporal Benefits will not evidence God's special favour in christ.
What Cause have you to whom God hath given those great benefits, of Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, and hopes of glory in Heaven, for to say with the Apostle Paul, Ephes. 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual Blessings in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
What Cause have you to whom God hath given those great benefits, of Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, and hope's of glory in Heaven, for to say with the Apostle Paul, Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual Blessings in Heavenly places in christ jesus.
what shall I Render to the Lord, who hath done so great things for, to deliver my Soul from the Nethermost-Hell, and to call me to Eternal glory by Jesus Christ:
what shall I Render to the Lord, who hath done so great things for, to deliver my Soul from the Nethermost-Hell, and to call me to Eternal glory by jesus christ:
Use II. For Humiliation, Hence we have a ground of humbling and abasing our selves, in the Consideration of our great neglect of serious observation of Gods favours towards us,
Use II For Humiliation, Hence we have a ground of humbling and abasing our selves, in the Consideration of our great neglect of serious observation of God's favours towards us,
The Confideration of our former unthankfulness, and the greatness of our Evil therein, and Humiliation for it, may help forward our Thankfulness for present and future times. Use III.
The Consideration of our former unthankfulness, and the greatness of our Evil therein, and Humiliation for it, may help forward our Thankfulness for present and future times. Use III.
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In Old-England, on the Sea; In this Country; In one Town, Family and other, ship mercies and Shoar mercies, mercies at home, and mercies abroad, mercy at the Swamp, mercy in the house or Garrison.
In Old-England, on the Sea; In this Country; In one Town, Family and other, ship Mercies and Shore Mercies, Mercies At home, and Mercies abroad, mercy At the Swamp, mercy in the house or Garrison.
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as in your late danger, healing wounds, restoring health and strength, forbearing, and giving further space and time of Repentance, those that have been taken away,
as in your late danger, healing wounds, restoring health and strength, forbearing, and giving further Molle and time of Repentance, those that have been taken away,
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If several others had been cut off besides those that fell, had not those that escaped been much more endangered, what unlikelihood of your preservation afterward.
If several Others had been Cut off beside those that fell, had not those that escaped been much more endangered, what unlikelihood of your preservation afterwards.
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It is mercy that God made you Instrumental for the preservation of so many persons as were then in that place, men, women, and little ones. Consider that it is the Lords doing that you are Returned, and hitherto preserved in your habitations. Behold the work of God, as in what he did against you, so in what he hath wrought for you.
It is mercy that God made you Instrumental for the preservation of so many Persons as were then in that place, men, women, and little ones. Consider that it is the lords doing that you Are Returned, and hitherto preserved in your habitations. Behold the work of God, as in what he did against you, so in what he hath wrought for you.
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or in mercies, in Salvations, Psal. 28.4, 5. 2dly. If we be not observing Christians to discern and mark all Gods wayes about us, we cannot sanctifie Gods Name therein, as it is our duty to do, 1 Pet. 3.15. All Gods works are a part of his Name, he makes himself known in his wisdome, power, love, goodness and mercy therein.
or in Mercies, in Salvations, Psalm 28.4, 5. 2dly. If we be not observing Christians to discern and mark all God's ways about us, we cannot sanctify God's Name therein, as it is our duty to do, 1 Pet. 3.15. All God's works Are a part of his Name, he makes himself known in his Wisdom, power, love, Goodness and mercy therein.
3dly. If we do not observe them our selves, how shall we declare them to others? This is a duty incumbent on us, Numb. 22.31. Psal. 22.31. and Psal. 66.18.
3dly. If we do not observe them our selves, how shall we declare them to Others? This is a duty incumbent on us, Numb. 22.31. Psalm 22.31. and Psalm 66.18.
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yet thus did many in Israel, Deut. 32.6. Israel Gods peculiar people, in Covenant with him, after great things done for them, did wretchedly and ungratefully deal with him;
yet thus did many in Israel, Deuteronomy 32.6. Israel God's peculiar people, in Covenant with him, After great things done for them, did wretchedly and ungratefully deal with him;
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they turned away from God, and walked after the imagination of their own evil hearts, they forsook the fountain of living waters, and changed their glory, for that which could not profit.
they turned away from God, and walked After the imagination of their own evil hearts, they forsook the fountain of living waters, and changed their glory, for that which could not profit.
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when we have received mercies, even many and great mercies from him; and therefore it is called folly: Psal 85.8. that they return not again to folly.
when we have received Mercies, even many and great Mercies from him; and Therefore it is called folly: Psalm 85.8. that they return not again to folly.
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I have brought up these persons, I have blessed them in themselves, and in their Relations, I have preserved them in such deadly dangers, I have rebuked the destroyer, I have given them their lives for a prey, I have brought them in safety to their habitations and Relations, I have healed their wounds, restored them to health and strength, and Behold they still rebel against me, they follow their Lusts, their revelling and vain Company still, they spend my Sabbaths loosly still, they are still unsavoury in their Commnnication; still proud, froward: The Lord takes special notice how persons carry it after signal mercies, Isai. 26.10. In special take heed of wantonness of Spirit, and kicking against God in the enjoyment of his mercies, kicking against his word; against Reproofs, against his Ordinances in Magistracy and Ministry; against his Institutions in his house;
I have brought up these Persons, I have blessed them in themselves, and in their Relations, I have preserved them in such deadly dangers, I have rebuked the destroyer, I have given them their lives for a prey, I have brought them in safety to their habitations and Relations, I have healed their wounds, restored them to health and strength, and Behold they still rebel against me, they follow their Lustiest, their reveling and vain Company still, they spend my Sabbaths loosely still, they Are still unsavoury in their Commnnication; still proud, froward: The Lord Takes special notice how Persons carry it After signal Mercies, Isaiah 26.10. In special take heed of wantonness of Spirit, and kicking against God in the enjoyment of his Mercies, kicking against his word; against Reproofs, against his Ordinances in Magistracy and Ministry; against his Institutions in his house;
righteous or upright before God, but were nothing less, when filled and fatted, then they kicked, like some young, when they have sucked, kick the Damms dugs. Though Parents be liberal to their Children,
righteous or upright before God, but were nothing less, when filled and fatted, then they Kicked, like Some young, when they have sucked, kick the Dams dugs. Though Parents be liberal to their Children,
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Be not wanton, secure, proud, scornful, after such a deliverance as this, say as Ezra. 9.13, 14. shall we after such a deliverance again break thy Commandments, &c. Let not sin the only object of Gods batred be the Return you make to God for his sparing, preserving mercy, &c. Consider 1. This will be a great aggravation of all your other and former Evils, to sin after such mercies;
Be not wanton, secure, proud, scornful, After such a deliverance as this, say as Ezra. 9.13, 14. shall we After such a deliverance again break thy commandments, etc. Let not since the only Object of God's batred be the Return you make to God for his sparing, preserving mercy, etc. Consider 1. This will be a great aggravation of all your other and former Evils, to sin After such Mercies;
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as Israels murmurings and Rebellions in the wilderness after their deliverance at the red Sea, and mercies vouchsafed, Nehem. 9.10. with 16.17. verses.
as Israel's murmurings and Rebellions in the Wilderness After their deliverance At the read Sea, and Mercies vouchsafed, Nehemiah 9.10. with 16.17. Verses.
2dly. Return not a lame and halt Requital; a body without a Soul, the lip without the Heart, a verbal without a real Sacrifice; external duties without the Spirit, Mal. 1.13, 14. you have brought the torn, &c. but cursed be the deceiver who hath a male in his flock, &c. 1 Chron. 29.14. David and the Princes not only offer liberally towards the Temples building;
2dly. Return not a lame and halt Requital; a body without a Soul, the lip without the Heart, a verbal without a real Sacrifice; external duties without the Spirit, Malachi 1.13, 14. you have brought the torn, etc. but cursed be the deceiver who hath a male in his flock, etc. 1 Chronicles 29.14. David and the Princes not only offer liberally towards the Temples building;
but he blesseth God that they should offer so willingly, so heartily, This is that he principally wondereth at, It is a greater mercy from God to give a man a willing heart to offer what he doth,
but he Blesses God that they should offer so willingly, so heartily, This is that he principally wondereth At, It is a greater mercy from God to give a man a willing heart to offer what he does,
so that which is Gods must be rendred to God: give God that which is his Owne: give God his due, as Psal. 29.1. give to the Lord the glory due to his Name.
so that which is God's must be rendered to God: give God that which is his Own: give God his endue, as Psalm 29.1. give to the Lord the glory due to his Name.
2dly. More particularly. 1. Render your selves to God: so the Apostle exhorts us, Rom. 12.1. that we give up our bodies as a living, and holy, and acceptable Sacrifice, &c. what ever we are or have, it is from the Lord:
2dly. More particularly. 1. Render your selves to God: so the Apostle exhorts us, Rom. 12.1. that we give up our bodies as a living, and holy, and acceptable Sacrifice, etc. what ever we Are or have, it is from the Lord:
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you are the Lords by right of Creation, 〈 … 〉 by right of preservation, in the great perils you were lately in, &c. The Lord hath the most right to you.
you Are the lords by right of Creation, 〈 … 〉 by right of preservation, in the great perils you were lately in, etc. The Lord hath the most right to you.
They are and will be their own, Their Tongues are their own, as Psal. 12 4. Their Estates their own to dispose of as they see good, as Nabal, 1 Sam. 25.11.
They Are and will be their own, Their Tongues Are their own, as Psalm 12 4. Their Estates their own to dispose of as they see good, as Nabal, 1 Sam. 25.11.
Oh give up your selves Souls and bodies to be for God, 1 Cor. 6.19, 20. glorifie God in your Souls, &c. Thus did Paul Acts 27.23. whose I am, and whom I serve.
O give up your selves Souls and bodies to be for God, 1 Cor. 6.19, 20. Glorify God in your Souls, etc. Thus did Paul Acts 27.23. whose I am, and whom I serve.
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no more is the Lord pleased with what cometh from us without our selves. 2dly. Return love to God, Psal. 116.1. I love the Lord because he hath heard, &c. This is a good Return.
no more is the Lord pleased with what comes from us without our selves. 2dly. Return love to God, Psalm 116.1. I love the Lord Because he hath herd, etc. This is a good Return.
Have not we that have prayed to God in any distresses formerly or lately, or know what prayer means Cause to say, The Lord hath heard the voice of our Supplications;
Have not we that have prayed to God in any Distresses formerly or lately, or know what prayer means Cause to say, The Lord hath herd the voice of our Supplications;
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Have you been in great streights, and you have prayed, and God hath supplyed you? Have you been in doubts, and God hath resolved you? Have you been in Terrours of Conscience, affliction of Spirit, full of fears of Gods Everlasting wrath, and you sought God and he answered you, scattered your fears,
Have you been in great straights, and you have prayed, and God hath supplied you? Have you been in doubts, and God hath resolved you? Have you been in Terrors of Conscience, affliction of Spirit, full of fears of God's Everlasting wrath, and you sought God and he answered you, scattered your fears,
and caused the Sun of Righteousness to rise and shine upon you, and given you peace? Have you been in deadly dangers by sickness, by Enemies that have risen up against you, by wounds, and you have prayed for healing and delivering mercy? oh then Render Love to God for his goodness, mercy, and salvation.
and caused the Sun of Righteousness to rise and shine upon you, and given you peace? Have you been in deadly dangers by sickness, by Enemies that have risen up against you, by wounds, and you have prayed for healing and delivering mercy? o then Render Love to God for his Goodness, mercy, and salvation.
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All is nothing without Love to God and man, 1 Cor. 13••, 2. All the Commandments are comprized under it, Luk. 10.27. It is the fulsilling of the Law; Love to God is the fulfilling of the first Table, and love to man the fulfilling of the second; where Love abounds there will be much cheerfulness, willingness and readiness to do any thing to please him that is loved.
All is nothing without Love to God and man, 1 Cor. 13••, 2. All the commandments Are comprised under it, Luk. 10.27. It is the fulsilling of the Law; Love to God is the fulfilling of the First Table, and love to man the fulfilling of the second; where Love abounds there will be much cheerfulness, willingness and readiness to do any thing to please him that is loved.
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John. 14.21, 23. Oh love the Lord who hath redeemed you out of your distresses, and given you cause to rejoyce in his great goodness in Answer of your prayers;
John. 14.21, 23. O love the Lord who hath redeemed you out of your Distresses, and given you cause to rejoice in his great Goodness in Answer of your Prayers;
shall Gods Ear be open to our Requests, and our Ears shut to his Command, yea, Intreaties and beseechings, when he beseecheth us to give up our selves more to him, to follow him and cleave more to him? may not the Lord say when we are dull,
shall God's Ear be open to our Requests, and our Ears shut to his Command, yea, Entreaties and beseechings, when he Beseecheth us to give up our selves more to him, to follow him and cleave more to him? may not the Lord say when we Are dull,
wants, persecutions cannot separate, but it is only sin, The true Love of God is a Love of Ʋnion, and therefore there must be a shunning that which causeth separation; Let us therefore hate all Evil in our selves and others,
Wants, persecutions cannot separate, but it is only since, The true Love of God is a Love of Ʋnion, and Therefore there must be a shunning that which Causes separation; Let us Therefore hate all Evil in our selves and Others,
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and manisest our hatred in seeking the Extirpation and destruction of it, Psal. 97.10. Rom. 12.9. Abhorre that which is Evil, thereby we depart from God, Heb. 3.12. The Servant that loved his master would not depart from him.
and manifest our hatred in seeking the Extirpation and destruction of it, Psalm 97.10. Rom. 12.9. Abhor that which is Evil, thereby we depart from God, Hebrew 3.12. The Servant that loved his master would not depart from him.
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Children that love their Parents will seek to please them; so it is with Gods Children, Christ loving his Father sought to please him in all things, Iohn 8.29. Walk as before the face of God, Psal. 116.9.
Children that love their Parents will seek to please them; so it is with God's Children, christ loving his Father sought to please him in all things, John 8.29. Walk as before the face of God, Psalm 116.9.
And where there is a Care to please him, there will be a readiness to yield willing obedience to any Command given even in the most difficult duties & Services, Iohn 15.10. 1 Iohn 5.3.
And where there is a Care to please him, there will be a readiness to yield willing Obedience to any Command given even in the most difficult duties & Services, John 15.10. 1 John 5.3.
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unless love prevail in the Soul, some Command of God or other will be grievous. Love makes them easy, as to David, Psal. 119.97.127. All will say they love God, but little Care appears in many men and women to please God.
unless love prevail in the Soul, Some Command of God or other will be grievous. Love makes them easy, as to David, Psalm 119.97.127. All will say they love God, but little Care appears in many men and women to please God.
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4. Manifest your Love to God in your Love to the Church of God, Psal. 122.6. 1. In loving Church Assemblies, Psal. 42.1, 2. and 26.8. and the Fellowship of all Saints, Psal. 16.3. 2. In grieving in the Churches affliction, and rejoycing in its prosperity as Ietbro, Exod. 18.9.
4. Manifest your Love to God in your Love to the Church of God, Psalm 122.6. 1. In loving Church Assemblies, Psalm 42.1, 2. and 26.8. and the Fellowship of all Saints, Psalm 16.3. 2. In grieving in the Churches affliction, and rejoicing in its Prosperity as Ietbro, Exod 18.9.
so David promised, Psal. 122.7, 8. so did Mordecai, Esther 10.3. so Paul, 2 Cor. 11.28. 4. Manifest a sincere love of God in minding the things of God, whereby he may be honoured, his Name advanced, his Truths propagated from generation to generation.
so David promised, Psalm 122.7, 8. so did Mordecai, Esther 10.3. so Paul, 2 Cor. 11.28. 4. Manifest a sincere love of God in minding the things of God, whereby he may be honoured, his Name advanced, his Truths propagated from generation to generation.
Gods love to man did make him part with his only begotten Son, he spared not him but gave him to dye, &c. John 3.16. Abraham will part with his Isaack at Gods Command:
God's love to man did make him part with his only begotten Son, he spared not him but gave him to die, etc. John 3.16. Abraham will part with his Isaac At God's Command:
It cannot have too much holiness, &c. nay, when one hath done his best, yet he is ashamed he hath done so little; and though he takes comfort in what he hath been enabled to do,
It cannot have too much holiness, etc. nay, when one hath done his best, yet he is ashamed he hath done so little; and though he Takes Comfort in what he hath been enabled to do,
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This is a good Return, whereby the Soul takes more Content in God, more delight in Fellowship with him, which is the nature of Love, Deut. 10.12. That mercy is made an affliction to us, that doth not engage our hearts to love God more;
This is a good Return, whereby the Soul Takes more Content in God, more delight in Fellowship with him, which is the nature of Love, Deuteronomy 10.12. That mercy is made an affliction to us, that does not engage our hearts to love God more;
5. Return worship to God. so David promiseth to do upon the receipt of mercy from God, Psal. 5.7. In thy fear will I worship, &c. This we are exhorted to, 1 Chron. 16.29. worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
5. Return worship to God. so David promises to do upon the receipt of mercy from God, Psalm 5.7. In thy Fear will I worship, etc. This we Are exhorted to, 1 Chronicles 16.29. worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
when they have liberty and opportunity to enjoy them, Exod. 20.5. you that are not in full Church Communion, either you are prepared or unprepared with respect to your present state;
when they have liberty and opportunity to enjoy them, Exod 20.5. you that Are not in full Church Communion, either you Are prepared or unprepared with respect to your present state;
or in the Garrison, if you had then been taken away? If you be prepared having a true faith in Iesus Christ, and you neglect his Ordinances God may cut you down by some temporal Judgement,
or in the Garrison, if you had then been taken away? If you be prepared having a true faith in Iesus christ, and you neglect his Ordinances God may Cut you down by Some temporal Judgement,
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though you, be not damned for it: Consider that place, Numb 9.13. The man that is clean, and for beareth to keep the Passover, the same Soul shall be cut off from his people, because he brought not the offering of the Lord in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin As for you that do enjoy all Ordinances in Gods house be you exhorted to worship God in the participation thereof, more spiritually and chearfully, serve him with more joy and delight, with more Reverence and Fervency of Spirit.
though you, be not damned for it: Consider that place, Numb 9.13. The man that is clean, and for bears to keep the Passover, the same Soul shall be Cut off from his people, Because he brought not the offering of the Lord in his appointed season, that man shall bear his since As for you that do enjoy all Ordinances in God's house be you exhorted to worship God in the participation thereof, more spiritually and cheerfully, serve him with more joy and delight, with more reverence and Fervency of Spirit.
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In special, Return prayer to God; which is such a principal part of worship, that it is sometimes put for the whole worship of God. Rom. 10.13. Be much with God in prayer: Thus the prophet here, Psal. 116 2. and 13. verses, God having answered his prayer and given him so great a deliverance, he shall therefore call upon God as long as he lives.
In special, Return prayer to God; which is such a principal part of worship, that it is sometime put for the Whole worship of God. Rom. 10.13. Be much with God in prayer: Thus the Prophet Here, Psalm 116 2. and 13. Verses, God having answered his prayer and given him so great a deliverance, he shall Therefore call upon God as long as he lives.
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Mot. 1. Consider, we cannot weary the Lord with often going to him; It is sometimes an Argument of Encouragement in requesting help or kindness from men:
Mot. 1. Consider, we cannot weary the Lord with often going to him; It is sometime an Argument of Encouragement in requesting help or kindness from men:
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Mot. 2. When we have prevailed with God for any special mercy, deliverance or help in a day of trouble, there is yet great need of prayer and Continuance thereof.
Mot. 2. When we have prevailed with God for any special mercy, deliverance or help in a day of trouble, there is yet great need of prayer and Continuance thereof.
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3. For the Sanctification of the mercy and blessing to us, need to pray for an heart to use it in a right manner to the honour of Gods Name and others good.
3. For the Sanctification of the mercy and blessing to us, need to pray for an heart to use it in a right manner to the honour of God's Name and Others good.
There is great need of prayer to God in a time of prosperity, that we may improve it to glorifie him in our particular places wherein we are set by him.
There is great need of prayer to God in a time of Prosperity, that we may improve it to Glorify him in our particular places wherein we Are Set by him.
we need more grace, wisdome for our work and business in our stations; more mortification of our Corruptions, more power against our great Adversary Satan, &c. And therefore have we prayed, and obteined what you asked;
we need more grace, Wisdom for our work and business in our stations; more mortification of our Corruptions, more power against our great Adversary Satan, etc. And Therefore have we prayed, and obtained what you asked;
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4. Render to God the Ʋows that you have made to him in the time of your Trouble, in the day of your great distress; pay your Vows to the most high God;
4. Render to God the Ʋows that you have made to him in the time of your Trouble, in the day of your great distress; pay your Vows to the most high God;
Have you vowed to forsake any sin, to leave any evil Custome; to walk more exactly with God, to be more Careful in Relative duties, to seek more after God in all his wayes, to be more Reverent in attending to Gods worship;
Have you vowed to forsake any since, to leave any evil Custom; to walk more exactly with God, to be more Careful in Relative duties, to seek more After God in all his ways, to be more Reverend in attending to God's worship;
But I doubt not, but that you had serious thoughts then on those two or three dayes while your Trouble chieflyl asted, that if God would return you in peace & Safety to your Habitations, to the Enjoyment of your Relations, you would walk more to the praise of his Name,
But I doubt not, but that you had serious thoughts then on those two or three days while your Trouble chieflyl asted, that if God would return you in peace & Safety to your Habitations, to the Enjoyment of your Relations, you would walk more to the praise of his Name,
God put Jacob in mind of his Ʋow, when he went from his Fathers house, &c. Gen. 35.1. &c. God had told him of it once before, Chap. 31, 13. It may be, God was displeased with him for his slackness to go to Bethel and pay it;
God put Jacob in mind of his Ʋow, when he went from his Father's house, etc. Gen. 35.1. etc. God had told him of it once before, Chap. 31, 13. It may be, God was displeased with him for his slackness to go to Bethel and pay it;
5. Return fear to God; That the Lord expects, that the more he discovers his grace and goodness, his mercy and Salvation to us, we should fear him the more, Psal. 130.4. There is for giveness with thee, that thou maiest be feared;
5. Return Fear to God; That the Lord expects, that the more he discovers his grace and Goodness, his mercy and Salvation to us, we should Fear him the more, Psalm 130.4. There is for giveness with thee, that thou Mayest be feared;
This is also foretold of Israel; that at their Return out of Captivity, they shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter dayes, Hos. 3. ult, The more good you receive from God, the more do you abound in the fear of God;
This is also foretold of Israel; that At their Return out of Captivity, they shall Fear the Lord and his Goodness in the latter days, Hos. 3. ult, The more good you receive from God, the more do you abound in the Fear of God;
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so shall it be with Gods ancient people when the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and shall turn ungodliness from Jacob, the fear of the Lord shall prevail mightily in their Hearts, more then ever, The greater Gods goodness, the more shall the fear of God be upon their hearts.
so shall it be with God's ancient people when the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and shall turn ungodliness from Jacob, the Fear of the Lord shall prevail mightily in their Hearts, more then ever, The greater God's Goodness, the more shall the Fear of God be upon their hearts.
They shall serve the Lord in fear and rejoyes with trembling, as Psal. 2.11. so let it be with you, Heb. 12.28. Serve the Lord with Reverence and godly fear;
They shall serve the Lord in Fear and rejoy with trembling, as Psalm 2.11. so let it be with you, Hebrew 12.28. Serve the Lord with reverence and godly Fear;
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And by your using the very Name and Attributes of God with great Reverence; by Reverencing Gods Sanctuary, by endeavouring to walk with a good Conscience towards all men: not oppressing any, Levit. 25.17. not avenging our selves though injured, Gen. 42.18. Being faithful in all Trusts committed to us, Neh. 7.2. Be not high minded, but fear:
And by your using the very Name and Attributes of God with great reverence; by Reverencing God's Sanctuary, by endeavouring to walk with a good Conscience towards all men: not oppressing any, Levit. 25.17. not avenging our selves though injured, Gen. 42.18. Being faithful in all Trusts committed to us, Neh 7.2. Be not high minded, but Fear:
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not with a slavish fear, to fear him only for his wrath and Judgements, but also for his Compassion and goodness. And therefore let our fear of God be joyned with a love of God, to fear him in Love, and Love him in fear:
not with a slavish Fear, to Fear him only for his wrath and Judgments, but also for his Compassion and Goodness. And Therefore let our Fear of God be joined with a love of God, to Fear him in Love, and Love him in Fear:
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as God promiseth in Jer. 32.40. 6. Render true Sanctity to God. Be perfecting holiness in the fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1. Math. 22.21. Render to God the things that are Gods:
as God promises in Jer. 32.40. 6. Render true Sanctity to God. Be perfecting holiness in the Fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1. Math. 22.21. Render to God the things that Are God's:
Thus Christ spake upon their shewing him the penny that had Caesars Image on it, that man might know that God requireth of man his own Image in man himself, in which he at first Created him,
Thus christ spoke upon their showing him the penny that had Caesars Image on it, that man might know that God requires of man his own Image in man himself, in which he At First Created him,
& with which he at first adorned & beautified him, & which was mans chief Excelleney & glory Caesar would have his Image upon his Coine: The Lord would see his Image in us:
& with which he At First adorned & beautified him, & which was men chief Excelleney & glory Caesar would have his Image upon his Coin: The Lord would see his Image in us:
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As God is an universal good, doing good to all, so let us every one labour to be a publick good, doing good to as many as we have opportunity, Psal. 16.2, 3. my goodness extends not to thee, (saith David ) but to the Saints, &c. Gal. 6.10 As we have opportunity let us do good to all, espcially to those that are of the Houshold of Faith.
As God is an universal good, doing good to all, so let us every one labour to be a public good, doing good to as many as we have opportunity, Psalm 16.2, 3. my Goodness extends not to thee, (Says David) but to the Saints, etc. Gal. 6.10 As we have opportunity let us do good to all, especially to those that Are of the Household of Faith.
Let us now labour to be like him in holiness, goodness, Righteousness, & we shall be like him hereafter in glory and Blessedness. Let us more & more approve our selves the Children of God in resembling him, following of him, walking after him, Ephes. 5.1. 7. Render to God the fruit that he calls for under his Husbandry, and the wayes he takes with us, that we might be fruitful in well doing.
Let us now labour to be like him in holiness, Goodness, Righteousness, & we shall be like him hereafter in glory and Blessedness. Let us more & more approve our selves the Children of God in resembling him, following of him, walking After him, Ephesians 5.1. 7. Render to God the fruit that he calls for under his Husbandry, and the ways he Takes with us, that we might be fruitful in well doing.
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to whom he gives the Gospel of the Kingdome, who have Sanctuary Enjoyments, to whom he vouchsafeth protection from their Enemies, Math. 21.43. The Kingdom should be taken from the unfruitful Iews, and given to them which should bring forth fruit, render it in the season, Isai. 5.2.3, 5, 7. vers. God tells us again and again what he looked for;
to whom he gives the Gospel of the Kingdom, who have Sanctuary Enjoyments, to whom he vouchsafeth protection from their Enemies, Math. 21.43. The Kingdom should be taken from the unfruitful Iews, and given to them which should bring forth fruit, render it in the season, Isaiah 5.2.3, 5, 7. vers. God tells us again and again what he looked for;
These fruits are the good works required of us in our Conversation in duties of godliness Righteousness, Lovs, goodness and mercy, which God hath ordeined, that we should walk in them, Ephes. 2.10. This was the Apostles prayer for the Philippians, Chap. 1.11. that they might be filled with the fruits of Righteousness, &c. and for the Colossians, Chap. 1.10. that fruitful in every good work.
These fruits Are the good works required of us in our Conversation in duties of godliness Righteousness, Lovs, Goodness and mercy, which God hath ordained, that we should walk in them, Ephesians 2.10. This was the Apostles prayer for the Philippians, Chap. 1.11. that they might be filled with the fruits of Righteousness, etc. and for the colossians, Chap. 1.10. that fruitful in every good work.
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He is pruning of us by the Affictions he brings upon us, that we might be more fruitful, Ioh. 15.2 Bring forth the fruit of Ordinances, and Providences:
He is pruning of us by the Afflictions he brings upon us, that we might be more fruitful, John 15.2 Bring forth the fruit of Ordinances, and Providences:
Be fruitful Trees in Gods Vineyard, both in word and deed, doing good to all as you have occasion ministred to you, provoking them to love and good works by beholding your forwardness in the wayes of Christ Jesus.
Be fruitful Trees in God's Vineyard, both in word and deed, doing good to all as you have occasion ministered to you, provoking them to love and good works by beholding your forwardness in the ways of christ jesus.
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It is the honour and glory of God who is the Husbandman, John 15.1. their Shepard, Psal. 23.1. The Lord accounts himself honoured, John. 15.8. Herein is my Father honoured, &c. Hereby others are stirred up to praise God, Math. 5.16: 2 Cor. 9.12. Phil. 1.11. They are by Jesus Christ to the praise and glory of God.
It is the honour and glory of God who is the Husbandman, John 15.1. their Shepard, Psalm 23.1. The Lord accounts himself honoured, John. 15.8. Herein is my Father honoured, etc. Hereby Others Are stirred up to praise God, Math. 5.16: 2 Cor. 9.12. Philip 1.11. They Are by jesus christ to the praise and glory of God.
They are Hephzibab, his delight is in them; They walk worthy of the Lord to all well pleasing, Col. 1.10. The Lord promiseth to be as the Dew unto Israel; and then his beauty should be as the Olive Tree, and his smell as Lebanon, Hos. 14.5, 6. The beauty of the Olive Tree is to be full of Olives; such Christians are beautiful in Gods Eyes;
They Are Hephzibab, his delight is in them; They walk worthy of the Lord to all well pleasing, Col. 1.10. The Lord promises to be as the Due unto Israel; and then his beauty should be as the Olive Tree, and his smell as Lebanon, Hos. 14.5, 6. The beauty of the Olive Tree is to be full of Olive; such Christians Are beautiful in God's Eyes;
Lebanon was full of sweet Trees and fragrant Flowers, and filled all the parts thereabouts with a sweet smel; and so should Israel be a sweet savour to God;
Lebanon was full of sweet Trees and fragrant Flowers, and filled all the parts thereabouts with a sweet Smell; and so should Israel be a sweet savour to God;
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The Philippians fruitfulness in well doing communicating to Paul was an odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable and well pleasing to God, Phil. 4.18. 3. Fruitless Professors are near unto a Curse, and in danger of being plucked up or cut down, Math, 21 19. Heb. 6.8.
The Philippians fruitfulness in well doing communicating to Paul was an odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable and well pleasing to God, Philip 4.18. 3. Fruitless Professors Are near unto a Curse, and in danger of being plucked up or Cut down, Math, 21 19. Hebrew 6.8.
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and therefore the more need to take heed of unfruitfulness. The Jews were a fruitless Vine Christ layed the Axe to the Root of the Tree, &c. Luk. 13.7.
and Therefore the more need to take heed of unfruitfulness. The jews were a fruitless Vine christ laid the Axe to the Root of the Tree, etc. Luk. 13.7.
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4. The End of Fruitfulness in Gods wayes is Everlasting Life and Blessedness, Rom. 6, 32. The good we do in Family, Town, Church, being done in uprightness will turn to good Account in the great day of Christs appearance, Phil. 4.17. All good fruit which we here bring forth is as Seed sown, 2 Cor. 9.6. Prov. 11.30.
4. The End of Fruitfulness in God's ways is Everlasting Life and Blessedness, Rom. 6, 32. The good we do in Family, Town, Church, being done in uprightness will turn to good Account in the great day of Christ appearance, Philip 4.17. All good fruit which we Here bring forth is as Seed sown, 2 Cor. 9.6. Curae 11.30.
If you would have a good Crop in the Harvest day, now be sowing and that not sparingly; serve the Lord faithfully and diligently in duties of holiness, Righte. ousness, Love, kindness, Bounty and all goodness, 1 Cor. 15.8. knowing your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
If you would have a good Crop in the Harvest day, now be sowing and that not sparingly; serve the Lord faithfully and diligently in duties of holiness, Right. ousness, Love, kindness, Bounty and all Goodness, 1 Cor. 15.8. knowing your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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as Christ speaks of them, Rev. 2.19. yea, be fruitful in Age, honouring God, and adorning the Gospel in all things, Psal. 92.14. 8. Make this Return to God for all his Benefits, and the great deliverances received, to make him your Trust and Confidence all your dayes.
as christ speaks of them, Rev. 2.19. yea, be fruitful in Age, honouring God, and adorning the Gospel in all things, Psalm 92.14. 8. Make this Return to God for all his Benefits, and the great Deliverances received, to make him your Trust and Confidence all your days.
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Trust on the Lord Jehovah in whom is Everlasting strength, Isai. 26.4. the Lord provided for his people daily in the wilderness, though they had no bread left in the Evening:
Trust on the Lord Jehovah in whom is Everlasting strength, Isaiah 26.4. the Lord provided for his people daily in the Wilderness, though they had no bred left in the Evening:
he was a shadow in the day time from the heat, &c. Isai. 4.5, 6. This was Davids Resolution having had such wonderful deliverances from all his Enemies, he would still trust in God, Psal. 18.2.
he was a shadow in the day time from the heat, etc. Isaiah 4.5, 6. This was Davids Resolution having had such wondered Deliverances from all his Enemies, he would still trust in God, Psalm 18.2.
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It is high Ingratitude. Hence the Lord was so angry with Asa for sending to Benhadad for his help, (though there were other evils in it) that he relyed not on God,
It is high Ingratitude. Hence the Lord was so angry with Asa for sending to Benhadad for his help, (though there were other evils in it) that he relied not on God,
when God had given him such a glorious victory over that mighty Host of the Ethiopians, 2 Chron. 16: 8, 9: Thereby he provoked God from that time to afflict him with Warrs.
when God had given him such a glorious victory over that mighty Host of the Ethiopians, 2 Chronicles 16: 8, 9: Thereby he provoked God from that time to afflict him with Wars.
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You cannot praise the Lord aright, nor walk worthy of him, except you rejoyce in him, Psal, 33.1. Rejoyce in the Lord you Righteous, for praise is comely for the upright.
You cannot praise the Lord aright, nor walk worthy of him, except you rejoice in him, Psalm, 33.1. Rejoice in the Lord you Righteous, for praise is comely for the upright.
We should not only rejoyce before the Lord in his blessings that he vouchsafeth us; as Life, health, Corn, &c. Deut. 12.12.18. That God alloweth, yea, enjoyneth his people, but, Rejoyce in the Lord; Let not our joy be Carnal in our preservation from death, in the Lifes of our Relations, in Crops, houses, Lands, Children;
We should not only rejoice before the Lord in his blessings that he vouchsafeth us; as Life, health, Corn, etc. Deuteronomy 12.12.18. That God alloweth, yea, enjoineth his people, but, Rejoice in the Lord; Let not our joy be Carnal in our preservation from death, in the Life's of our Relations, in Crops, houses, Lands, Children;
Such are the true Circumcision, who rejoyce in Christ Josus, and put no Confidence in the Flesh, Phil. 3.3. Psal. 97 12. Rejoyce not in sin, that is an ill Requital;
Such Are the true Circumcision, who rejoice in christ Jose, and put no Confidence in the Flesh, Philip 3.3. Psalm 97 12. Rejoice not in since, that is an ill Requital;
wherein he alludes to their solemn feasts, wherein they had Cups, and in the use of them they returned praise to God for the blessing they had received from him.
wherein he alludes to their solemn feasts, wherein they had Cups, and in the use of them they returned praise to God for the blessing they had received from him.
Commemorate Gods mercies to our selves and others, and praise his great, his holy, and Reverend Name, this we are frequently exhorted to, Psal. 22.25.
Commemorate God's Mercies to our selves and Others, and praise his great, his holy, and Reverend Name, this we Are frequently exhorted to, Psalm 22.25.
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Moi: 1. God hath given you your desires, and Answered your prayers, therefore do you Answer his Expectation, what Cause have you to bless the Name of the Lord, Psal. 66: 19, 20: so David, verily God hath heard me, he hath been Attentive to the voice of my prayer:
Moi: 1. God hath given you your Desires, and Answered your Prayers, Therefore do you Answer his Expectation, what Cause have you to bless the Name of the Lord, Psalm 66: 19, 20: so David, verily God hath herd me, he hath been Attentive to the voice of my prayer:
They giving God his Rent, the Tribute he expects, he will not turn them out of doors, not strip us of his Benefits, By giving praise we glorifie him, Psal. 50.23.
They giving God his Rend, the Tribute he expects, he will not turn them out of doors, not strip us of his Benefits, By giving praise we Glorify him, Psalm 50.23.
2. The glory of his mercy, in pittying us in our miscry, doing so much for us, who had plunged our selves into a Sea of misery. Confessing our own Indignity, we acknowledge all to be from mercy, Lam. 3.22. as the Church then, so may we say now;
2. The glory of his mercy, in pitying us in our misery, doing so much for us, who had plunged our selves into a Sea of misery. Confessing our own Indignity, we acknowledge all to be from mercy, Lam. 3.22. as the Church then, so may we say now;
3. The glory of his wisdome, in ordering all Events for his peoples good, and ruling all the world for his Churches benefit: All is theirs, 1 Cor. 3.21, 22. 4. The glory of his power, in Effecting all those things for us, which we our selves could not do, we cannot help our selves with any mercy;
3. The glory of his Wisdom, in ordering all Events for his peoples good, and ruling all the world for his Churches benefit: All is theirs, 1 Cor. 3.21, 22. 4. The glory of his power, in Effecting all those things for us, which we our selves could not do, we cannot help our selves with any mercy;
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not make the Sun to rise, a drop of Rain to fall, nor Cause the Earth to bring forth, &c. All is the work of God, 1 Chron. 29.11, 12. Isai. 26.12. 5. The glory of his Truth in his Word;
not make the Sun to rise, a drop of Rain to fallen, nor Cause the Earth to bring forth, etc. All is the work of God, 1 Chronicles 29.11, 12. Isaiah 26.12. 5. The glory of his Truth in his Word;
And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set Ambushments against the Children of Ammon, &c. a man puts in but a Bucket full of water into a Pump, but it returneth more:
And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord Set Ambushments against the Children of Ammon, etc. a man puts in but a Bucket full of water into a Pump, but it returns more:
4thly. These praises of God rightly performed are very acceptable to God; They are delitiae Caeli, God delights in them, Heb. 13.15. Psal. 69.30, 31. And that should make us more delight in this duty, because it is so pleasing to God, Psal. 22.3. He Inhabits the praises of Israel;
4thly. These praises of God rightly performed Are very acceptable to God; They Are Delitiae heaven, God delights in them, Hebrew 13.15. Psalm 69.30, 31. And that should make us more delight in this duty, Because it is so pleasing to God, Psalm 22.3. He Inhabits the praises of Israel;
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5thly. It is a signe that the good things which we enjoy are given as blessings from the hand of a Fathers love, when they work this in us, to carry up our Affections to be much in blessing him for them;
5thly. It is a Signen that the good things which we enjoy Are given as blessings from the hand of a Father's love, when they work this in us, to carry up our Affections to be much in blessing him for them;
the Lord is n Spirit, and will be worshipped in Spirit and Truth, John 4.24. 2. Let them be Verbal, Psal. 34.1. and 51.15. Hos. 14.2. We will Render the Calves of our lips.
the Lord is n Spirit, and will be worshipped in Spirit and Truth, John 4.24. 2. Let them be Verbal, Psalm 34.1. and 51.15. Hos. 14.2. We will Render the Calves of our lips.
If any be merry let him sing Psalms, Psal. 126.1, 2. when the Lord turned the Captivity of Zion, &c. our mouth was filled with Laughter and our Tongues with singing.
If any be merry let him sing Psalms, Psalm 126.1, 2. when the Lord turned the Captivity of Zion, etc. our Mouth was filled with Laughter and our Tongues with singing.
and Victories I have obtained, what Answers of prayer I have had. So Psal. 145.21. my mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, &c. In Luk. 8.38, 39. Christ Commands the man out of whom he had cast the Devils to shew how great things God hath done for him.
and Victories I have obtained, what Answers of prayer I have had. So Psalm 145.21. my Mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, etc. In Luk. 8.38, 39. christ Commands the man out of whom he had cast the Devils to show how great things God hath done for him.
living to the honour of his Name, which is called upon us, and of the Gospel professed by us, Phil. 1.27. Only let your Conversation be at becomes the Gospel of Christ;
living to the honour of his Name, which is called upon us, and of the Gospel professed by us, Philip 1.27. Only let your Conversation be At becomes the Gospel of christ;
Rest not in the work of a day, but remember Gods mercies all your dayes; Be not like the Israelites, Psal. 106.12. They sang his praises, but soon forgot his works.
Rest not in the work of a day, but Remember God's Mercies all your days; Be not like the Israelites, Psalm 106.12. They sang his praises, but soon forgotten his works.
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God smelled a sweet savour in Noahs Sacrifice, after that wonderful preservation from the Floud of waters, Gen. 8.20. Noah looked to Christ, Heb. 13.15. Col. 3.17. In him God will be well pleased with you.
God smelled a sweet savour in Noahs Sacrifice, After that wondered preservation from the Flood of waters, Gen. 8.20. Noah looked to christ, Hebrew 13.15. Col. 3.17. In him God will be well pleased with you.
Loving, fearing, and obeying him, walking in holy Fellowship with him in his own Appointments, they shall be received by him into his Everlasting Kingdome, there to be with him, singing praises to him that sits on the Throne,
Loving, fearing, and obeying him, walking in holy Fellowship with him in his own Appointments, they shall be received by him into his Everlasting Kingdom, there to be with him, singing praises to him that sits on the Throne,
