A sermon, preached at Kingston upon Hull: upon the day of thankes-giving after the battell, and that marvailous victory at Hessam-Moore, neare Yorke. / By J.W. B.D.
A SERMON Preached at Kingston upon Hull, upon the day of Thanksgiving, after the BATTELL; and that marvellous Victory, at Hessam-moore, neere YORKE. Ezra. 9. The last clause of the 13. and 14 verses,
A SERMON Preached At Kingston upon Hull, upon the day of Thanksgiving, After the BATTLE; and that marvellous Victory, At Hessam-moore, near YORK. Ezra. 9. The last clause of the 13. and 14 Verses,
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and hot summers studies, ou• books, our maniscripts, our whole Libraries are def•ced, plundred, (I may not say stollen, that is out of use,) burned or tor•e in peices,
and hight summer's studies, ou• books, our maniscripts, our Whole Libraries Are def•ced, plundered, (I may not say stolen, that is out of use,) burned or tor•e in Pieces,
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or for the honour those creatures give to the subject matter therein contained, they use them to give fire to their Tobacco pipes, or for worse offices;
or for the honour those creatures give to the Subject matter therein contained, they use them to give fire to their Tobacco pipes, or for Worse Offices;
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Lord into what manner of times are we sa••en? •urely wee may use the words of the Prophet, Lamentations 1.10. The enemy hath stret•hed out his hand over all our pleasant things.
Lord into what manner of times Are we sa••en? •urely we may use the words of the Prophet, Lamentations 1.10. The enemy hath stret•hed out his hand over all our pleasant things.
and as for us we sigh, and are in heavin•ss•, whilst the present •ries in the Church of God, say like those of old, Lament. 1.16. Let us 〈 … 〉 certainely this is the day we looked for:
and as for us we sighs, and Are in heavin•ss•, while the present •ries in the Church of God, say like those of old, Lament. 1.16. Let us 〈 … 〉 Certainly this is the day we looked for:
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Oh but let our comfort be this, God will certainely say to their wickednesse, as to the waves of the Sea: Iob 38.11. Hithert, shalt thou come, and no far her, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed, and call to mind this of the good Prophet, Ieremiah, in the great distresse of the Church of God, Lam. 3.31, 32. The Lord will not forsake for ever:
O but let our Comfort be this, God will Certainly say to their wickedness, as to the waves of the Sea: Job 38.11. Hithert, shalt thou come, and not Far her, and Here shall thy proud waves be stayed, and call to mind this of the good Prophet, Jeremiah, in the great distress of the Church of God, Lam. 3.31, 32. The Lord will not forsake for ever:
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would you know who this Ezra was? you may reade Chap. 7.12, He was a Priest, a Scribe of the Law of the God of Heaven, one that coppied out the Scripu•es and the Law of God revealed from Heaven;
would you know who this Ezra was? you may read Chap. 7.12, He was a Priest, a Scribe of the Law of the God of Heaven, one that copied out the Scripu•es and the Law of God revealed from Heaven;
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for the returne of the captivity. Ier. 29.10. After seaventy yeares be accomplished at Babylon, I will visit you, and porfor ne my good word towards you, in causing you to re•urne to this plaoe:
for the return of the captivity. Jeremiah 29.10. After seaventy Years be accomplished At Babylon, I will visit you, and porfor ne my good word towards you, in causing you to re•urne to this plaoe:
yea, and to that end that wicked men may see; that it is no privil•dge to be an instrument of punishing the people of God. Jeremy 25.1. at that time when J deliver you, I will punish the King of Babylon, and that Nation, 〈 … 〉 their iniquity. In the 〈 … 〉, long agoe; and that the Nations may know, that the words of the Prophets were not wind•, I will bring against that La•d all that Ieremiah hath prophesied against it, and against the Nations. That returne.
yea, and to that end that wicked men may see; that it is no privil•dge to be an Instrument of punishing the people of God. Jeremiah 25.1. At that time when J deliver you, I will Punish the King of Babylon, and that nation, 〈 … 〉 their iniquity. In the 〈 … 〉, long ago; and that the nations may know, that the words of the prophets were not wind•, I will bring against that La•d all that Jeremiah hath prophesied against it, and against the nations. That return.
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Secondly, for the building of the Temple, you may read, Ezra 1, 1 2, 3. foretold also by Isaiah, Chapt 44. last, that sayes of Cyrus, he is my Shepheard,
Secondly, for the building of the Temple, you may read, Ezra 1, 1 2, 3. foretold also by Isaiah, Chapter 44. last, that Says of Cyrus, he is my Shepherd,
And 〈 … 〉 City and let goe my Captives not for 〈 … 〉 No 〈 … 〉 fold for 〈 … 〉 shall be 〈 … 〉 Na•, he was so farre stcan taking any price 〈 … 〉 ward, that he canfed much to be given to them, Ezra 1.4.
And 〈 … 〉 city and let go my Captives not for 〈 … 〉 No 〈 … 〉 fold for 〈 … 〉 shall be 〈 … 〉 Na•, he was so Far stcan taking any price 〈 … 〉 ward, that he canfed much to be given to them, Ezra 1.4.
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But after such a delivery as this, sayes Ezra, shall wee againe break his Commandements? and after such a delivery 〈 ◊ 〉, shall we again break thy Commandements?
But After such a delivery as this, Says Ezra, shall we again break his commandments? and After such a delivery 〈 ◊ 〉, shall we again break thy commandments?
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In the Text, not we these five poynts. First, a gracious Commemoration. Secondly, a pious Interrogation. Thirdly, a particular Explication. Fourthly an Expostulation.
In the Text, not we these five points. First, a gracious Commemoration. Secondly, a pious Interrogation. Thirdly, a particular Explication. Fourthly an Expostulation.
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Many a time God did deliver them, as we may see in the Book of Iudges: but yet which was such a deliverance as this? The deliverance out of Egypt was a more miraculous deliverance,
Many a time God did deliver them, as we may see in the Book of Judges: but yet which was such a deliverance as this? The deliverance out of Egypt was a more miraculous deliverance,
Secondly, let's see in what respects it's so emphatically magnified, (with such a deliverance) We may observe that it's worthy an emphasis in these five respects.
Secondly, let's see in what respects it's so emphatically magnified, (with such a deliverance) We may observe that it's worthy an emphasis in these five respects.
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First, inregard of the freenesse of it, ne mine cogene, nemine propaguante, no man forcing rt, no man fighting •or it, Ezra 9.9. He extended mercy to us in the fight of the Kings of Forsia, three of their Kings severally one after another freely decreed it: first Cyrus, Ezra 1.1. in the very 〈 … 〉 of his raigne hee makes a Proclamation for it.
First, In regard of the freeness of it, ne mine cogene, Nemine propaguante, no man forcing rt, no man fighting •or it, Ezra 9.9. He extended mercy to us in the fight of the Kings of Forsia, three of their Kings severally one After Another freely decreed it: First Cyrus, Ezra 1.1. in the very 〈 … 〉 of his Reign he makes a Proclamation for it.
Thirdly, Artaxerxes, Ezra 7.12, 13. He made a Decree that all the people of Israel that would goe with Ezra, and with the Priests and Levits, they might goe:
Thirdly, Artaxerxes, Ezra 7.12, 13. He made a decree that all the people of Israel that would go with Ezra, and with the Priests and Levits, they might go:
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And he brought 〈 ◊ 〉 back, the women, the people, and off the goods. Againe, Judges 3.8. when Israel had provoked God anger by their unlawfull marriages;
And he brought 〈 ◊ 〉 back, the women, the people, and off the goods. Again, Judges 3.8. when Israel had provoked God anger by their unlawful marriages;
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and when they cryed, hee raysed Othniel up for a deliverer: but not without warre, and bloud-shed, and constraint, v. 10. And Iudges 4.3. when they sinned againe, God punished againe, and delivered them into the hands of Jabin King of Canaan for twenty yeares.
and when they cried, he raised Othniel up for a deliverer: but not without war, and bloodshed, and constraint, v. 10. And Judges 4.3. when they sinned again, God punished again, and Delivered them into the hands of Jabin King of Canaan for twenty Years.
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Thirdly in regard of the honourablenesse of it, they were not sent away stript branded, or dishonoured or with disgrace, or in confusion, but upon consultation had with their Priests,
Thirdly in regard of the honourablenesse of it, they were not sent away stripped branded, or dishonoured or with disgrace, or in confusion, but upon consultation had with their Priests,
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and upon the first day of the fifth moneth were at Ierusalem, according to the good hand of God upon Ezra, and Ezra 8.22, 23. I was ashamed to require of the King an Army,
and upon the First day of the fifth Monn were At Ierusalem, according to the good hand of God upon Ezra, and Ezra 8.22, 23. I was ashamed to require of the King an Army,
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and horsemen, to helpe us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken to the King saying, The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him in goodnesse:
and horsemen, to help us against the enemy in the Way, Because we had spoken to the King saying, The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him in Goodness:
and of such as layd wayt by the way. Fiftly, and lastly, in regard of their accommodation for all conveniences, Ezra 1.4. Wheresoeve they sojourned (as you have heard) the men of that place were to accommodate them with silver, gold, goods, beasts;
and of such as laid wait by the Way. Fifty, and lastly, in regard of their accommodation for all conveniences, Ezra 1.4. Wheresoeve they sojourned (as you have herd) the men of that place were to accommodate them with silver, gold, goods, beasts;
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and all the silver and gold that he could finde in the Province of Babylon. And verse 19. They were to take back all the Vessells of the Temple which Nabuchadnezzer had plundred from thence.
and all the silver and gold that he could find in the Province of Babylon. And verse 19. They were to take back all the Vessels of the Temple which Nebuchadnezzar had plundered from thence.
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and what he will, Ezra 1.1. The Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus, King of Persia, that hee made a Proclamation, &c. v. 3. Whosoever would go up to Ierusalem to build the Temple, he might. And Ezra 6.9. see how God stirred up the spirit of Darius to second this. And Ezra 7.13. Artaxerxes had his heart also so wrought upon by God for his peoples good, that he made a Decree in his time to the same end.
and what he will, Ezra 1.1. The Lord stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus, King of Persiam, that he made a Proclamation, etc. v. 3. Whosoever would go up to Ierusalem to built the Temple, he might. And Ezra 6.9. see how God stirred up the Spirit of Darius to second this. And Ezra 7.13. Artaxerxes had his heart also so wrought upon by God for his peoples good, that he made a decree in his time to the same end.
and so they may gaine their owne ends, they conscience not the medinums, but often use inhumane cruelty to a stooping and submitting enemy, which one day shall more disadvantage their designes than all their policies have put them for ward.
and so they may gain their own ends, they conscience not the medinums, but often use inhumane cruelty to a stooping and submitting enemy, which one day shall more disadvantage their designs than all their policies have put them for ward.
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Thirdly, and lastly, their Vigilancy in scouting by horse, and intelligence by foot, which are the two eyes of an army to look into the very bowells of an enemy.
Thirdly, and lastly, their Vigilancy in scouting by horse, and intelligence by foot, which Are the two eyes of an army to look into the very bowels of an enemy.
How advantagiously of late did they chuse out their ground upon which God would have them receive their overthrow? no doubt more busied to finde out those than him.
How advantageously of late did they choose out their ground upon which God would have them receive their overthrow? no doubt more busied to find out those than him.
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which put the chiefe Commanders to an hasty collection of their spirits? how furious their first assault? how gradually did god abate their pride? It puts me in minde what I have read of the French, that in the first onset they are more than men;
which put the chief Commanders to an hasty collection of their spirits? how furious their First assault? how gradually did god abate their pride? It puts me in mind what I have read of the French, that in the First onset they Are more than men;
others of them bloudy, obstinate, and malicious Papists, who are glad to see the day they may be loosed out of their Collers, to worry such as have for many yeares kept them in by the power of good Lawes:
Others of them bloody, obstinate, and malicious Papists, who Are glad to see the day they may be loosed out of their Collers, to worry such as have for many Years kept them in by the power of good Laws:
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and faithfull in the land, whose consciences can assure them before that great Tribunall, that they are forced to stand up as true English hearts for their lives,
and faithful in the land, whose Consciences can assure them before that great Tribunal, that they Are forced to stand up as true English hearts for their lives,
as they have made for sacrificing, hisce peractis, causam ventibabimus, then we are willling to heare their plea, till then they doe but surdo canere, spend words upon us for their profession in vaine.
as they have made for sacrificing, hisce peractis, Causam ventibabimus, then we Are willling to hear their plea, till then they do but Deaf Canere, spend words upon us for their profession in vain.
And what though they gaine a bubble of honour for themselves in their course, yet their posterity would curse them for beslaving their liberty, Isaiah 7.2. The Prophet tells us that Aram was joyned with Ephraim, but now Ephraim is joyned with Aram, for feare that Iudah should want spoyling.
And what though they gain a bubble of honour for themselves in their course, yet their posterity would curse them for beslaving their liberty, Isaiah 7.2. The Prophet tells us that Aram was joined with Ephraim, but now Ephraim is joined with Aram, for Fear that Iudah should want spoiling.
These are rebellious against god in their hearts, and disobedient in their lives, and these their resolutions God often infatuates and frustrates, that all the world may see their blinde and desperate folly.
These Are rebellious against god in their hearts, and disobedient in their lives, and these their resolutions God often infatuates and frustrates, that all the world may see their blind and desperate folly.
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Gods foyling of so many of these men, of these desparate resolves, who in their approaches still march up furiously like Jehu, and looke as if they were Lords before blowes, who having perceived the siege raysed before Yorke, blessed themselves in the height of their terrour,
God's foiling of so many of these men, of these desperate resolves, who in their Approaches still march up furiously like Jehu, and look as if they were lords before blows, who having perceived the siege raised before York, blessed themselves in the height of their terror,
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that when the Towne was taker, and much savage dealing exercised upon the poore, and so well disposed inhabitants, one amongst the rest they pistolled and running behinde a Table they cut his throat,
that when the Town was taker, and much savage dealing exercised upon the poor, and so well disposed inhabitants, one among the rest they pistoled and running behind a Table they Cut his throat,
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and ••tched his Bible, upon which they iss•ed out his bloud in abundance, Ʋsque quo Domine, usque quo This doubtlesse was for the love they bore to the Protestant Religion, videat Deus, & judecet.
and ••tched his bible, upon which they iss•ed out his blood in abundance, Ʋsque quo Domine, usque quo This doubtless was for the love they boar to the Protestant Religion, Videat Deus, & judecet.
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Yet the proud waves of their wicked designe stay not here, but as bearing downe all before them, they coast it to another Country, till they come to their fatall foyle, where God seemed to have said to them as to the waves of the Sea, Job 38.11. Hitherto shall thy proud waves come, but no further, here shall you bee stayed.
Yet the proud waves of their wicked Design stay not Here, but as bearing down all before them, they coast it to Another Country, till they come to their fatal foil, where God seemed to have said to them as to the waves of the Sea, Job 38.11. Hitherto shall thy proud waves come, but no further, Here shall you be stayed.
Sixthly, and lastly, of so many wording men, let us but take notice of the paucity of swording men, it is well knowne that we had no small body at the first onset,
Sixthly, and lastly, of so many wording men, let us but take notice of the paucity of swording men, it is well known that we had no small body At the First onset,
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Cast all these together, consider them well, remember all their Circumstances, and then doe but tell me, f this delivery merited not an emphaticall expression too;
Cast all these together, Consider them well, Remember all their circumstances, and then do but tell me, f this delivery merited not an emphatical expression too;
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our Townes from their robbery, our Religion (dearer than our lives) from their slavery, our Countrey from their insolency, our wives and children from their tyranny.
our Towns from their robbery, our Religion (Dearer than our lives) from their slavery, our Country from their insolency, our wives and children from their tyranny.
I come now to the second, the pious interrogation, should wee againe break: by Commandements? As if hee had sayd, we did thus before the Captivity, and thou didst punish us;
I come now to the second, the pious interrogation, should we again break: by commandments? As if he had said, we did thus before the Captivity, and thou didst Punish us;
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and having had such miserable experience of the fruit of our wayes, let us not againe breake thy Commandements? Should we againe breake thy Commandements?
and having had such miserable experience of the fruit of our ways, let us not again break thy commandments? Should we again break thy commandments?
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2. Againe: That is though we have beene in Captivity, and served seventy yeares under the lofty Lords of Babylon, yet God having delivered us from it in great mercy, should we requite him by our impiety, by breaking his Commandements? And should we againe break thy Commandements?
2. Again: That is though we have been in Captivity, and served seventy Years under the lofty lords of Babylon, yet God having Delivered us from it in great mercy, should we requite him by our impiety, by breaking his commandments? And should we again break thy commandments?
but more especially those against Idolatrie, and matching with strangers, or the daughters of Idolaters, being of a false and strange Religion, Deus. 7.8.
but more especially those against Idolatry, and matching with Strangers, or the daughters of Idolaters, being of a false and strange Religion, Deus. 7.8.
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But alas this they had done, they had matched with Idolaters, which was one of the greatest sinnes that Ezra bewayles, Ezra 9.2. The people tooke of their daughters, for themselves, and their sonnes, so that the holy Jeed had mingled themselves with the people of those lands.
But alas this they had done, they had matched with Idolaters, which was one of the greatest Sins that Ezra bewails, Ezra 9.2. The people took of their daughters, for themselves, and their Sons, so that the holy Jeed had mingled themselves with the people of those Lands.
and the next words following in the Text, Should We againe joyne in affinity with the people of these a•hominations? And see what good Nehemiah saith to this poynt, Neh. last 27. Shall we hearken unto you to doe all this great evill, to trespasse against our God in marrying strange wives? especially considering what a deliverance we have had.
and the next words following in the Text, Should We again join in affinity with the people of these a•hominations? And see what good Nehemiah Says to this point, Neh last 27. Shall we harken unto you to do all this great evil, to trespass against our God in marrying strange wives? especially considering what a deliverance we have had.
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Whence we may note that Gods deliverance of us out of former misery, should be a motive to us to make us beware of after impiety, having delivered us, shall we again sinne. John 5.24.
Whence we may note that God's deliverance of us out of former misery, should be a motive to us to make us beware of After impiety, having Delivered us, shall we again sin. John 5.24.
Rather learne to serve God the better, considering what hee hath done for thee, Psalme 50.15. Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I well deliver thee;
Rather Learn to serve God the better, considering what he hath done for thee, Psalm 50.15. Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I well deliver thee;
and shall we againe follow our drunkennesse, our covetousnesse, our oppression, our parti•ll d•aling with deli quents, our trespasses in doing Gods work negligently, our prophanation of the Lords day, and the like.
and shall we again follow our Drunkenness, our covetousness, our oppression, our parti•ll d•aling with deli quents, our Trespasses in doing God's work negligently, our profanation of the lords day, and the like.
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Secondly, what by joyning in affinity with them. Thirdly, and lastly, what these abhominations were. First, what by these people? I answer, first generally. Secondly, More specially.
Secondly, what by joining in affinity with them. Thirdly, and lastly, what these abominations were. First, what by these people? I answer, First generally. Secondly, More specially.
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Generally this was common to them, with the Ephesians, and all other Gentiles, Ephes. 2 12. That they were without Christ being aliants from the common-wealth of Israel,
Generally this was Common to them, with the Ephesians, and all other Gentiles, Ephesians 2 12. That they were without christ being aliants from the commonwealth of Israel,
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neither knowing what be was in himselfe, nor what he would be to them, without the comfortable feeling of Gods spirit within their Consciences, without the right rule of service and obedience to him, following dumbe Idolls as they were led. For Psalme 96.5. All the Gods of the Nations were Idols:
neither knowing what be was in himself, nor what he would be to them, without the comfortable feeling of God's Spirit within their Consciences, without the right Rule of service and Obedience to him, following dumb Idols as they were led. For Psalm 96.5. All the God's of the nations were Idols:
nay yet more, the Egyptians, & the Amorites: Lord how fowly was this people gone wide of thy way? with which of the abominable Idolaters amongst the Nations had not they transgressed? First, observe what God had commanded them, Thou shalt have no other Gods but me.
nay yet more, the egyptians, & the amorites: Lord how foully was this people gone wide of thy Way? with which of the abominable Idolaters among the nations had not they transgressed? First, observe what God had commanded them, Thou shalt have no other God's but me.
And some of the learned think, that because the Iewes were so prone to Idolatry above all other sinnes, that the Lord put this Commandement in the first place:
And Some of the learned think, that Because the Iewes were so prove to Idolatry above all other Sins, that the Lord put this Commandment in the First place:
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Secondly, God had given them expresse charge concerning the most of those nations in particular, that they should not meddle with them for Contracts, Covenants, marriages, or the like, Deut. 7.3.
Secondly, God had given them express charge Concerning the most of those Nations in particular, that they should not meddle with them for Contracts, Covenants, marriages, or the like, Deuteronomy 7.3.
Thirdly, not with one or two of them onely, but with all about them, 2 Kings 17.15. having once broken the hedge of modesty, and obedience, they sinned without limit, committing wickednesse even with greedinesse.
Thirdly, not with one or two of them only, but with all about them, 2 Kings 17.15. having once broken the hedge of modesty, and Obedience, they sinned without limit, committing wickedness even with greediness.
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And when the great men, or the Princes and Rulers, had once made it an example, who had the chiefe hand in it, Ezra 9.2. the inferiours made bold scon the follow, till it grew so common, that no great matter was made of it:
And when the great men, or the Princes and Rulers, had once made it an Exampl, who had the chief hand in it, Ezra 9.2. the inferiors made bold scon the follow, till it grew so Common, that no great matter was made of it:
for communes and custome of sinne, out-faces the cry that is made against it. Fourthly, observe that these severall nations served severall gods, some one Idoll, some another;
for communes and custom of sin, outfaces the cry that is made against it. Fourthly, observe that these several Nations served several God's, Some one Idol, Some Another;
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for as the Psalmist saith, They were mingled amongst the heathen, and learned their workes: they joyned in affinity with the people of these abhominations.
for as the Psalmist Says, They were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works: they joined in affinity with the people of these abominations.
and yet this had over-spread almost the whole face of the people, Ezra 10.12. Wee are many that have transgressed this way, yea Princes, Priests, Rulers, Levits, Commons, and almost all, Ezra the 10. from the eighteenth to the end.
and yet this had overspread almost the Whole face of the people, Ezra 10.12. we Are many that have transgressed this Way, yea Princes, Priests, Rulers, Levits, Commons, and almost all, Ezra the 10. from the eighteenth to the end.
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I saw Iewes, saith he that marryed wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab, and their children spoke halfe in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speake in the Iewes language,
I saw Iewes, Says he that married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab, and their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Iewes language,
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And I contended with them, and cursed, and reviled them, plucked off their haire, and made them sweare by God, yee shall not give your daughters unto their sonnes,
And I contended with them, and cursed, and reviled them, plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, ye shall not give your daughters unto their Sons,
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When Israel was inticed by the beauty of Moabs daughters to commit whoredome with them, having no such abode as with those they had married and dwelt with:
When Israel was enticed by the beauty of Moabs daughters to commit whoredom with them, having not such Abided as with those they had married and dwelled with:
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and they forsooth were so complementall and so affable, that though the God of Israel, which had brought them out of the Land, had said enough to the contrary,
and they forsooth were so complemental and so affable, that though the God of Israel, which had brought them out of the Land, had said enough to the contrary,
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yet they did eate and bowed downe to their gods, and Israel joyned himselfe to Baal-Peor, and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, &c. and soure and twenty thousand fell of the plague for it.
yet they did eat and bowed down to their God's, and Israel joined himself to Baal-peor, and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, etc. and sour and twenty thousand fell of the plague for it.
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But the wisest man under the arches of heaven had his heart stollen away by Idolatrous women, 1 Kings 10. wherein Solomons worth, wealth, wisedome is wonderfully magnified, Chapter 11.1. An eclipse comes that over-shadowes all this glory, as thus:
But the Wisest man under the arches of heaven had his heart stolen away by Idolatrous women, 1 Kings 10. wherein Solomons worth, wealth, Wisdom is wonderfully magnified, Chapter 11.1. an eclipse comes that overshadows all this glory, as thus:
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But King Solomon loved many outlandish women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites: and in the three next Verses, see what followes.
But King Solomon loved many outlandish women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites: and in the three next Verses, see what follows.
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Therefore as the Prophet saith, Jeremiah 9.23. Let not the wise man glory in his wisedome, for the wisedome of the world is but foolishnesse with God, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 3.19. And Deut. 17.17. God hath given charge that the King of Israel should not multiply wives unto himselfe, that his heart turne not away.
Therefore as the Prophet Says, Jeremiah 9.23. Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, for the Wisdom of the world is but foolishness with God, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 3.19. And Deuteronomy 17.17. God hath given charge that the King of Israel should not multiply wives unto himself, that his heart turn not away.
and becomes as vile as many of the heathen, and goes beyond many of his ignorant and common subjects, in affinity with the people of these abhominations:
and becomes as vile as many of the heathen, and Goes beyond many of his ignorant and Common subject's, in affinity with the people of these abominations:
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In the first Book of Kings, the eleventh Chapter, Solomon is said to goe after Milcom, the abhominations of the Ammonites, but it was not the Ammonites abhomination:
In the First Book of Kings, the eleventh Chapter, Solomon is said to go After Milcom, the abominations of the Ammonites, but it was not the Ammonites abomination:
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Not onely Abhominable, but Abhomination its selfe in obstracto. And verse 7. He built an high place for Chem•sh, the abhomination of Moab; he stowed his affection first,
Not only Abominable, but Abomination its self in obstracto. And verse 7. He built an high place for Chem•sh, the abomination of Moab; he stowed his affection First,
Lord what is man in his owne strength? if the illuminating spirit of God shine not into the darknesse of his heart, hee will travaile but in darknesse to darknesse.
Lord what is man in his own strength? if the illuminating Spirit of God shine not into the darkness of his heart, he will travail but in darkness to darkness.
Sonne of man seest thou not what they doe? even the great abhominations that the house of Israel commits, &c. What were those abhominations? Verse 10, 11. Every forme of creeding things,
Son of man See thou not what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel commits, etc. What were those abominations? Verse 10, 11. Every Form of creeding things,
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In the fourteenth verse more abhomination, Women weeping for T•mmuz. In the sixteenth verse more abhominations, Men turning their backs towards the Temple of the Lord, and worshipping the Sunne. 2 Chronicles 34.3.4.
In the fourteenth verse more abomination, Women weeping for T•mmuz. In the sixteenth verse more abominations, Men turning their backs towards the Temple of the Lord, and worshipping the Sun. 2 Chronicles 34.3.4.
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Josiah having taken away the high places, Groves, carved Images, molten Images, and the Images of Baal; in the last Verse hee is said to have taken all the abhominations out of the Land.
Josiah having taken away the high places, Groves, carved Images, melted Images, and the Images of Baal; in the last Verse he is said to have taken all the abominations out of the Land.
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and conscience to guide them, they shew the workes of the Law, (that is, such workes as the Law injoynes) written in their hearts; their consciences also bearing witnesse,
and conscience to guide them, they show the works of the Law, (that is, such works as the Law enjoins) written in their hearts; their Consciences also bearing witness,
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Whence wee may observe, that Idolatry and sinnes done against the light of nature, are abhominatious before God, 1 Pet. 4.3. Idolatry is called abhominable, abhominable Idolatries, and here I say in abstracto, abhomination;
Whence we may observe, that Idolatry and Sins done against the Light of nature, Are abhominatious before God, 1 Pet. 4.3. Idolatry is called abominable, abominable Idolatries, and Here I say in abstracto, abomination;
they walked in lasciviousnesse, lusts, (you have the particulers in the eighteenth Chapter of Leviticus ) excesse of wine, banquetings, revellings, &c. which the dictate of right reason might have kept them from.
they walked in lasciviousness, Lustiest, (you have the particulars in the eighteenth Chapter of Leviticus) excess of wine, banquetings, revellings, etc. which the dictate of right reason might have kept them from.
And hath not that noble County of Lancashire too lately seene and felt the like abhominations in this their last Allarme, from that Country-plundering army, did ever the Heathen in excesse of wine, revelling, banquetting, in lasciviousnesse, or lawlesse lusts exceed them:
And hath not that noble County of Lancashire too lately seen and felt the like abominations in this their last Alarm, from that Country-plundering army, did ever the Heathen in excess of wine, reveling, banqueting, in lasciviousness, or lawless Lustiest exceed them:
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whereupon, from credible report, some poo•e innocent, and well-affected women, and virgins have become as distracted, other drowned themselves upon it for griefe,
whereupon, from credible report, Some poo•e innocent, and Well-affected women, and Virgins have become as distracted, other drowned themselves upon it for grief,
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other resisted to death, and were pistolled, so that we have cause to take up the Prophet Jeremiah's complaint, Lamentations the last Chapter, the eleventh verse.
other resisted to death, and were pistoled, so that we have cause to take up the Prophet Jeremiah's complaint, Lamentations the last Chapter, the eleventh verse.
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The vulgar Papists, which the more learned cause to erre, they conceive of God, so as he is represented unto them in Images and Pictures, which helpe to frame their conceit like that of the Anthropomophites, to conceive of God as of an old man sitting in heaven,
The Vulgar Papists, which the more learned cause to err, they conceive of God, so as he is represented unto them in Images and Pictures, which help to frame their conceit like that of the Anthropomophites, to conceive of God as of an old man sitting in heaven,
In this sence it is truely said, Hab. 2.18. that the Image is a teacher of lyes, because it causeth another thing like unto its selfe to come into a mans minde;
In this sense it is truly said, Hab. 2.18. that the Image is a teacher of lies, Because it Causes Another thing like unto its self to come into a men mind;
as if that were not eminent enough, Matthew 15.3. Christ said to the Pharisees, Why doe yee transgresse the Commandements of God by your tradition? Alas in the ninth Verse, In vaine doe they worship mee, teaching for doctrine the Commandements of men.
as if that were not eminent enough, Matthew 15.3. christ said to the Pharisees, Why do ye transgress the commandments of God by your tradition? Alas in the ninth Verse, In vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the commandments of men.
Well, is this so, that Idolaters, and sinnes against the light of nature, or the Dictamen of right reason, are abhominatious to God? This then may be an use of instruction to teach us what to judge of them:
Well, is this so, that Idolaters, and Sins against the Light of nature, or the Dictamen of right reason, Are abhominatious to God? This then may be an use of instruction to teach us what to judge of them:
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Thirdly, and lastly, if so, (as you have heard) then every people cannot be saved in their owne Religion, practising according to their owne devised principles, as some fondly have feigned.
Thirdly, and lastly, if so, (as you have herd) then every people cannot be saved in their own Religion, practising according to their own devised principles, as Some fondly have feigned.
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and whosoever shuffles out this truth, and practiseth according to their owne principles, shall be sure to come short of that reward which the faithfull sheep of Christ who heare his voyce, shall attaine unto. Thus much for that poynt.
and whosoever shuffles out this truth, and Practiseth according to their own principles, shall be sure to come short of that reward which the faithful sheep of christ who hear his voice, shall attain unto. Thus much for that point.
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whence note, that it is the peoples impiety that provokes God to bee angry, Deut. 32.21. These provoked me to anger with their vanities. And Deut. 31.16.17.
whence note, that it is the peoples impiety that provokes God to be angry, Deuteronomy 32.21. These provoked me to anger with their vanities. And Deuteronomy 31.16.17.
And Verse 58. they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousie with their graven Images. And Numbers 25.3. when the Israelites had committed whoredome with the daughter of Moah: It is there said, That the anger of the Lord was kindled against them.
And Verse 58. they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graved Images. And Numbers 25.3. when the Israelites had committed whoredom with the daughter of Moah: It is there said, That the anger of the Lord was kindled against them.
Thus we perceive the Doctrine plaine, and the Scriptures are every where copious of it. The reasons why a peoples impiety provokes God to bee angry are many:
Thus we perceive the Doctrine plain, and the Scriptures Are every where copious of it. The Reasons why a peoples impiety provokes God to be angry Are many:
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The first may bee drawne from the purity of Gods nature, to which nothing is more opposite than the ugly impurity of sin, Hab. 1.13. Thou hast purer eyes than to behold evill, and thou canst not look on iniquity.
The First may be drawn from the purity of God's nature, to which nothing is more opposite than the ugly impurity of since, Hab. 1.13. Thou hast Purer eyes than to behold evil, and thou Canst not look on iniquity.
and so God made angry by a peoples sinne, when they preferre their owne lust, before the observance of such a Law, Deut. 4.8. What Nations is there that hath statutes and judgements so righteous as all this Law which I set before you this day.
and so God made angry by a peoples sin, when they prefer their own lust, before the observance of such a Law, Deuteronomy 4.8. What nations is there that hath statutes and Judgments so righteous as all this Law which I Set before you this day.
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Why will yee dye, O yee house of Israel? And Hos. the sixth Chapter, from the fourth to the eighth Verse, Oh Ephraim what shall I doe unto thee? Oh Judah what shall I doe unto thee;
Why will ye die, Oh ye house of Israel? And Hos. the sixth Chapter, from the fourth to the eighth Verse, O Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? O Judah what shall I do unto thee;
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I have slaine them by the words of my mouth, and they judgements are as the light that goeth forth, &c. But they like men have transgressed the Covenant, there have they dealt treacherously against me.
I have slain them by the words of my Mouth, and they Judgments Are as the Light that Goes forth, etc. But they like men have transgressed the Covenant, there have they dealt treacherously against me.
Well, is this so, that a peoples impiety provokes God to be angry? this then plainly lets us see what it is that hath so much provoked Gods wrath and anger against this land and nation. Oh it is sinne.
Well, is this so, that a peoples impiety provokes God to be angry? this then plainly lets us see what it is that hath so much provoked God's wrath and anger against this land and Nation. O it is sin.
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For the first, What sinne is it that England hath not beene guilty of? what sinne was in Israel that hath not beene in England? I will runne but through some capitall ones, by way of parallel,
For the First, What sin is it that England hath not been guilty of? what sin was in Israel that hath not been in England? I will run but through Some capital ones, by Way of parallel,
and if you aske most of them why they take it, being young, and in perfect health and strength, they will say, they can give you no reason for it, but because others take it:
and if you ask most of them why they take it, being young, and in perfect health and strength, they will say, they can give you no reason for it, but Because Others take it:
surely they sinne in so needlesse mispending of that creature, which hath its naturall and medicinall effects as other Herbes have, being rightly used.
surely they sin in so needless misspending of that creature, which hath its natural and medicinal effects as other Herbs have, being rightly used.
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this is like the answer of a no — Religion Gentlewomen I have heard of in Lancashire, who saying her Husband was a Protestant, was asked the reason why she also went not to the Church? to whom shee would give no reason but this,
this is like the answer of a no — Religion Gentlewomen I have herd of in Lancashire, who saying her Husband was a Protestant, was asked the reason why she also went not to the Church? to whom she would give no reason but this,
and as if old oathes were out of date, and had worne away their vigour, they have devised new ones to helpe them on with more expedition towards the Brimstone mines.
and as if old Oaths were out of date, and had worn away their vigour, they have devised new ones to help them on with more expedition towards the Brimstone mines.
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Lord, how many oathes have beene sworne in one town, upon one market day? how many in a weeke then? how many thousand thousands in a year? and we have used it in all these places many yeares? how should the Lord chuse but be angry with us?
Lord, how many Oaths have been sworn in one town, upon one market day? how many in a Week then? how many thousand thousands in a year? and we have used it in all these places many Years? how should the Lord choose but be angry with us?
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Fiftly, was it whoredome, or all manner of uncleannesse? Thus was it in Israel: Jeremiah 5.7. Though I fed them to the full, yet they committed Adultery, and assembled themselves by companies in Harlots Houses.
Fifty, was it whoredom, or all manner of uncleanness? Thus was it in Israel: Jeremiah 5.7. Though I fed them to the full, yet they committed Adultery, and assembled themselves by companies in Harlots Houses.
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They frequented Stewes, and whore-houses, and spent their strength in the houses of Strangers; and hath not this beene a great part of our gull-gallants practice in the time,
They frequented Stews, and whore-houses, and spent their strength in the houses of Strangers; and hath not this been a great part of our gull-gallants practice in the time,
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and what fruit have they now of such passages concerning these as of which they may bee ashamed? how freely would these spend their blouds in needlesse and rash duells? Let us see how much of it they will now spend to succour the Land of their nativity. Sixtly, was it pride. Isaiah 3.16.
and what fruit have they now of such passages Concerning these as of which they may be ashamed? how freely would these spend their bloods in needless and rash duels? Let us see how much of it they will now spend to succour the Land of their Nativity. Sixty, was it pride. Isaiah 3.16.
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Are the daughters of England behinde with them in this? And was it pride in the daughters of Israel, and no pride in the daughters of England? Was it sinne in them,
are the daughters of England behind with them in this? And was it pride in the daughters of Israel, and no pride in the daughters of England? Was it sin in them,
Doe they thinke that this Scripture is out of date, 1. Tim. 2.9 10. Wherein they are taught to array themselves in comely •pparell, with shamefastnesse, and modesty.
Do they think that this Scripture is out of date, 1. Tim. 2.9 10. Wherein they Are taught to array themselves in comely •pparell, with shamefastness, and modesty.
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Now all sorts of apparrell are not comely for all sorts of people: Neither can every one with shamefastnesse and modesty weare so good, or such and such,
Now all sorts of apparel Are not comely for all sorts of people: Neither can every one with shamefastness and modesty wear so good, or such and such,
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If these with a good conscience might safely have worne all the apish toyes, and out-landish fashions that were then to be found, in other nations and countries, we know that they have beene able to have compassed them;
If these with a good conscience might safely have worn all the apish toys, and outlandish fashions that were then to be found, in other Nations and countries, we know that they have been able to have compassed them;
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yea but since that time many of the daughters of Sarah will needs Lord it over Abraham, and carry themselves as if they had beene made for nothing else,
yea but since that time many of the daughters of Sarah will needs Lord it over Abraham, and carry themselves as if they had been made for nothing Else,
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and doe not modestly apparell themselves according to their callings, and stations, but every one will array themselves in as high a manner as they can reach,
and do not modestly apparel themselves according to their callings, and stations, but every one will array themselves in as high a manner as they can reach,
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We have many Yeomen in England, who have better estates, then divers Esquires have, yet it is ridiculous in these men to be habit themselves equally with Esquires:
We have many Yeomen in England, who have better estates, then diverse Esquires have, yet it is ridiculous in these men to be habit themselves equally with Esquires:
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It may be some graceless Heir of some grave Impropriator, who was willing to out himselfe of what his Father left him (not out of conscience) but being out of coyne) was the first Inventour of this fashion, who having laid the price of the steeple upon his backe, was ever after content to weare the bels at his heels:
It may be Some graceless Heir of Some grave Impropriator, who was willing to out himself of what his Father left him (not out of conscience) but being out of coin) was the First Inventor of this fashion, who having laid the price of the steeple upon his back, was ever After content to wear the Bells At his heels:
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Thus have wee said, oh when will this day be ended? The Lords day is a long day, the worldling is out of his Element, till his Nose be over his dung-hill.
Thus have we said, o when will this day be ended? The lords day is a long day, the worldling is out of his Element, till his Nose be over his dunghill.
And what dulnesse and wearinesse have wee found in our selves at Sermons, Sacrifices, Sabboths? when but a reasonable portion of time hath beene allotted to us? Surely,
And what dulness and weariness have we found in our selves At Sermons, Sacrifices, Sabbaths? when but a reasonable portion of time hath been allotted to us? Surely,
Eighthly, and lastly, was it stubbornnesse and hard-heartednesse in an impenitent state, under so much variety of mercies and judgements, Jeremiah 18.12.
Eighthly, and lastly, was it stubbornness and hardheartedness in an impenitent state, under so much variety of Mercies and Judgments, Jeremiah 18.12.
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Notwithstanding Gods proclaiming of mercy, verse the eighth, and threatning judgement, verse the tenth, yet they said they would walke every man after his owne imagination,
Notwithstanding God's proclaiming of mercy, verse the eighth, and threatening judgement, verse the tenth, yet they said they would walk every man After his own imagination,
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and hath it not beene so with us? with how many mercies hath God wooed us from our wickednes? and by how many judgements would he have terrified us from them, by Plague, Pestilence, Famine, Pox, cold Springs, late,
and hath it not been so with us? with how many Mercies hath God wooed us from our wickedness? and by how many Judgments would he have terrified us from them, by Plague, Pestilence, Famine, Pox, cold Springs, late,
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compared with the eleventh, when the people of Israel committed whoredome with the daughters of Moab 1 and amongst them one more impudent than the rest, would sinne more openly, Phineas tooke a Iavelin,
compared with the eleventh, when the people of Israel committed whoredom with the daughters of Moab 1 and among them one more impudent than the rest, would sin more openly, Phinehas took a Javelin,
and by this executing of justice, he turned away Gods wrath from Israel, seeing he was zealous for Gods s•ke amongst them. And Psalme 106.30. Phineas stood up, and executed judgement, and the plagne was stayd:
and by this executing of Justice, he turned away God's wrath from Israel, seeing he was zealous for God's s•ke among them. And Psalm 106.30. Phinehas stood up, and executed judgement, and the plagne was stayed:
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In Courts of Iustice, a Caterpillar of a Common-wealth might have hayled an honest, innocent, and harmlesse man into compasse, and some would have countenanced him:
In Courts of justice, a Caterpillar of a Commonwealth might have hailed an honest, innocent, and harmless man into compass, and Some would have countenanced him:
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but men grew hardned in them, Ier. 5.3. Thou hast stricken them, but they have not sorrowed, then hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction, they have made their faces harder then a stone, they have refused to returne, their hearts were like Nabals, or like the Nether Milstones, they grew without remo•se, they found that of Augustine too true, Consuetude peccandi tollit sensum peccati, custome of sin tooke away sense of sin:
but men grew hardened in them, Jeremiah 5.3. Thou hast stricken them, but they have not sorrowed, then hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction, they have made their faces harder then a stone, they have refused to return, their hearts were like Nabal's, or like the Neither Millstones, they grew without remo•se, they found that of Augustine too true, Consuetude Peccandi Tollit sensum peccati, custom of since took away sense of since:
How long wilt thou bee angry with thy people that prayeth? and Lamentations the fourth Chapter, the two and fortieth, three and fortieth, and foure and fortieth Verses.
How long wilt thou be angry with thy people that Prayeth? and Lamentations the fourth Chapter, the two and fortieth, three and fortieth, and foure and fortieth Verses.
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That is, though now wee bee a great body, yet this would destroy us off the earth, Isaiah 64.7. Thou hast consumed us because of our iniquities: And Deuteronomy 4.24. Our God is a consuming fire, and a jealous God.
That is, though now we be a great body, yet this would destroy us off the earth, Isaiah 64.7. Thou hast consumed us Because of our iniquities: And Deuteronomy 4.24. Our God is a consuming fire, and a jealous God.
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Deuteronomy 28.21, 22. The Lord shall cause The Pestilence to cleave unto thee, untill hee have consumed thee from the Land. The Lord shall smite thee with a consumption,
Deuteronomy 28.21, 22. The Lord shall cause The Pestilence to cleave unto thee, until he have consumed thee from the Land. The Lord shall smite thee with a consumption,
and with the Fever, and with a burning Ague, and with a fervent heat, and with the sword, (that is now our m•serie) and with Blasting, and with the Mildew,
and with the Fever, and with a burning Ague, and with a fervent heat, and with the sword, (that is now our m•serie) and with Blasting, and with the Mildew,
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when he scattered them among the Countries. And Nehem. 1.9. There was a residue of the Captivity, though in great affliction. Isaiah 1.9. Except the Lord of Hosts had reserved unto us even a small remnant, we had beene as Sodome, and should have beene like unto Gomorrah.
when he scattered them among the Countries. And Nehemiah 1.9. There was a residue of the Captivity, though in great affliction. Isaiah 1.9. Except the Lord of Hosts had reserved unto us even a small remnant, we had been as Sodom, and should have been like unto Gomorrah.
But if God pursue us, there is no hiding place nor escaping, where God will not finde us out, Ieremiah 11.11. Behold I will bring evill upon them, which they shall not be •ble to escape:
But if God pursue us, there is no hiding place nor escaping, where God will not find us out, Jeremiah 11.11. Behold I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be •ble to escape:
though they climbe up into Heaven, thence will I bring them downe, and though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I wil search and take them out thence;
though they climb up into Heaven, thence will I bring them down, and though they hide themselves in the top of Mount carmel, I will search and take them out thence;
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