Miranda, stupenda. Or, The wonderfull and astonishing mercies which the Lord hath wrought for England, in subduing and captivating the pride, power and policy of his enemies. Presented in a sermon preached July 21. 1646. before the honorable House of Commons in Margarets Church Westm. being the day appointed for thanksgiving for the surrender of Oxford. / By Henry Wilkinson, B.D. pastor of Dunstans in the East, London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
THESE Words are part of the confession extorted out of the mouth of Balaam, who was a Chaplain fit for Balak in that cursed design of his against the Israelites, who was resolved if he could not flectere superos, Acheronta movere:
THESE Words Are part of the Confessi extorted out of the Mouth of balaam, who was a Chaplain fit for Balak in that cursed Design of his against the Israelites, who was resolved if he could not flectere superos, Acheronta movere:
Now when this Witch had tryed all his skill in the black Art, and improved all his interest in the Devill, he is forced to break out into this acknowledgment, Surely, &c. In the words there is a Confession first; secondly, a Declaration.
Now when this Witch had tried all his skill in the black Art, and improved all his Interest in the devil, he is forced to break out into this acknowledgment, Surely, etc. In the words there is a Confessi First; secondly, a Declaration.
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or witchcraft and conjuring in any kind, could have brought downe curses on Israel, they should have been cursed with a vengeance: 2. In the confession there is a tacite acknowledgement of the over-ruling hand of God, which was too hard for all the powers of darknesse, who preserved Israel, maugre all that the wit and strength of malice can doe to the contrary.
or witchcraft and conjuring in any kind, could have brought down curses on Israel, they should have been cursed with a vengeance: 2. In the Confessi there is a tacit acknowledgement of the overruling hand of God, which was too hard for all the Powers of darkness, who preserved Israel, maugre all that the wit and strength of malice can do to the contrary.
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for the words have all these versions, NONLATINALPHABET; our translation, What hath God wrought? reacheth the Originall: the Sept. NONLATINALPHABET. The Syriack.
for the words have all these versions,; our Translation, What hath God wrought? reaches the Original: the Sept. The Syriac.
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I shall insist at present on the latter of these two Doctrines, as being very suitable to our condition in this Kingdome, which of late hath been a theater of wonders,
I shall insist At present on the latter of these two Doctrines, as being very suitable to our condition in this Kingdom, which of late hath been a theater of wonders,
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so that we may call its name as Abraham did, Gen. 22. 14. of that place where he was to offer Isaac, Jehovah jireh. In the handling of which I shal propound,
so that we may call its name as Abraham did, Gen. 22. 14. of that place where he was to offer Isaac, Jehovah Jireh. In the handling of which I shall propound,
Thirdly, Insperata, such things as are beyond ordinary hopes, so they are ultra spem, as well as ultra captum, as being out of the compasse of nature, such things are beyond power and parts lying out of the spheare of naturall possibility.
Thirdly, Insperata, such things as Are beyond ordinary hope's, so they Are ultra spem, as well as ultra captum, as being out of the compass of nature, such things Are beyond power and parts lying out of the sphere of natural possibility.
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All things that carry these characters on them are matter of wonder. Now the things which God doth for his people, they are iether spirituall or temporall.
All things that carry these characters on them Are matter of wonder. Now the things which God does for his people, they Are jether spiritual or temporal.
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and he must say, as it is, Rom. 11. 33. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdome and knowledge of God! &c. that we should be raised from a state of privation, being devested of all good;
and he must say, as it is, Rom. 11. 33. Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! etc. that we should be raised from a state of privation, being devested of all good;
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John puts an Ecce, a note of admiration on it, 1 John 3. 1, 2. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sonnes of God, &c. That we that sate in darknesse and in the shadow of death, should be raised up to sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, Ephes. 2. 6. this is wonderfull,
John puts an Ecce, a note of admiration on it, 1 John 3. 1, 2. Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God, etc. That we that sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, should be raised up to fit together in heavenly places in christ jesus, Ephesians 2. 6. this is wonderful,
even I am he that blotteth out thy transgression, &c. Isa. 43. 25. to them he speaks that had not called on him, that were weary of him, that did not sacrifice to him, that would not serve him,
even I am he that blots out thy Transgression, etc. Isaiah 43. 25. to them he speaks that had not called on him, that were weary of him, that did not sacrifice to him, that would not serve him,
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the Church may alwayes fing the 124. Psalme, If it had not been the Lord who was on our side. &c. they had swallowed us up quick, &c. for a company of Sheep and Lambs to live in the midst of whole Heards and Droves of Wolves and Tygers,
the Church may always Fing the 124. Psalm, If it had not been the Lord who was on our side. etc. they had swallowed us up quick, etc. for a company of Sheep and Lambs to live in the midst of Whole Heards and Droves of Wolves and Tigers,
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for the male child newly borne to be kept from the Dragon with seven heads and ten hornes, Revel. 12. 3, 4. that the Lilly should live in the midst of Thornes,
for the male child newly born to be kept from the Dragon with seven Heads and ten horns, Revel. 12. 3, 4. that the Lily should live in the midst of Thorns,
and spirituall wickednesses, which bring out all their traine of Artilery, that come furnished with all the ammunition and magazine of hell: This is wonderfull preservation.
and spiritual Wickednesses, which bring out all their train of artillery, that come furnished with all the ammunition and magazine of hell: This is wonderful preservation.
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when God delivered his people from the power of the Aegyptians, then Moses in his Song, Exod. 15. 11. say, Who is a God like unto thee, &c. working wonders? When the people of God were delivered out of captivity, they were like men in a dream, Psal. 126. 1. nay, the heathen themselves said, the Lord hath done great things for them, ver. 2.
when God Delivered his people from the power of the egyptians, then Moses in his Song, Exod 15. 11. say, Who is a God like unto thee, etc. working wonders? When the people of God were Delivered out of captivity, they were like men in a dream, Psalm 126. 1. nay, the heathen themselves said, the Lord hath done great things for them, ver. 2.
Thirdly, he is wonderfull in the destruction that he brings by them on their enemies, Is. 41. 14. 15, 16. that a worm should be as a new threshing instrument to thresh the moūtains,
Thirdly, he is wonderful in the destruction that he brings by them on their enemies, Is. 41. 14. 15, 16. that a worm should be as a new threshing Instrument to thresh the Mountains,
and a burthensome stone for all people, and cut them in pieces, &c. Zech. 12. 2, 3, 6. that the stone cut out of the mountaine without hands, should break in pieces the iron the brasse, the clay, the silver and the gold, Dan. 2. 45. In this respect it may be said,
and a burdensome stone for all people, and Cut them in Pieces, etc. Zechariah 12. 2, 3, 6. that the stone Cut out of the mountain without hands, should break in Pieces the iron the brass, the clay, the silver and the gold, Dan. 2. 45. In this respect it may be said,
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and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will heare them, &c. I will open Rivers in high places, &c. and Psal. 34. 10. The young Lyons doe lacke,
and there is none, and their tongue Faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, etc. I will open rivers in high places, etc. and Psalm 34. 10. The young Lyons do lack,
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The second thing propounded was, How the Lord would work wonderfull things for his people. First, when contraries are made to produce effects opposite to themselves:
The second thing propounded was, How the Lord would work wonderful things for his people. First, when contraries Are made to produce effects opposite to themselves:
as he did in Laban toward Jacob, Gen. 30. 24. and in Esau, Gen. 33. 6. and in Abimelech toward Abraham Gen. 20. 14, 15, 16. These however they were as Wolves in their purposes and resolutions,
as he did in Laban towards Jacob, Gen. 30. 24. and in Esau, Gen. 33. 6. and in Abimelech towards Abraham Gen. 20. 14, 15, 16. These however they were as Wolves in their Purposes and resolutions,
Secondly, when God turnes wisdome into folly, that there should be the wisest Counsels, and the most foolish results and issues, 2 Sam. 17. 1, 2, &c. by making the wisest men give the advice of fools, Isa. 29. 14. the wisdome of the wise shall peresh, &c. and Joh 12. 16, 17. He leads Counsellours away spoyled, and maketh the Judges fooles;
Secondly, when God turns Wisdom into folly, that there should be the Wisest Counsels, and the most foolish results and issues, 2 Sam. 17. 1, 2, etc. by making the Wisest men give the Advice of Fools, Isaiah 29. 14. the Wisdom of the wise shall peresh, etc. and John 12. 16, 17. He leads Counsellors away spoiled, and makes the Judges Fools;
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Thirdly, when weaknesse produceth strong effects, then it may be said, the Lord works wonderfully, 1 Cor. 1. 27. we have an instance, Judges 7. 20. and Joshua 4. 20. that the sounding of Rams hornes,
Thirdly, when weakness Produceth strong effects, then it may be said, the Lord works wonderfully, 1 Cor. 1. 27. we have an instance, Judges 7. 20. and joshua 4. 20. that the sounding of Rams horns,
like so many Rams against the wals of Jericho, should batter them downe, that Jonathan and his Armour-bearer should rout an Army, 1 Sam. 14. that Shamgar with an Oxe Goad should slay six hundred men, Judges 3. 31 that Sampson with the Jaw-bone of an Asse should slay a thousand, Judges 15. 16. that David, a puny, should encounter with,
like so many Rams against the walls of Jericho, should batter them down, that Johnathan and his Armour-bearer should rout an Army, 1 Sam. 14. that Shamgar with an Ox Goad should slay six hundred men, Judges 3. 31 that Sampson with the Jawbone of an Ass should slay a thousand, Judges 15. 16. that David, a puny, should encounter with,
as if a mighty Army should come against a small weak City, and not be able to take it, Eccles. 9. 14, 15. 2. When there be strange frustrations of very great expectations;
as if a mighty Army should come against a small weak city, and not be able to take it, Eccles. 9. 14, 15. 2. When there be strange frustrations of very great Expectations;
when they are riding post, for their Chariot wheels then to then to be taken off when they run most smoothly and swiftly, this is a great disappointment;
when they Are riding post, for their Chariot wheels then to then to be taken off when they run most smoothly and swiftly, this is a great disappointment;
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for these that were dead and buried to rise againe, is an extraordinary disappointment, and a wonderfull and astonishing thing, Revel. 11. 7, 8, 9, -11.
for these that were dead and buried to rise again, is an extraordinary disappointment, and a wonderful and astonishing thing, Revel. 11. 7, 8, 9, -11.
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but this child, like Adramelech and Sharezer, sonnes to Senacharib, kill their father that begat them, Isa. 37. 37, 38. We read of the wicked, Jer. 16. 16. how they are called Hunters and Fishers,
but this child, like Adrammelech and Sharezer, Sons to Senacharib, kill their father that begat them, Isaiah 37. 37, 38. We read of the wicked, Jer. 16. 16. how they Are called Hunters and Fishers,
now that these hunters should be taken in their owne toyles, and these fishers should be caught by their owne Angles, hanged on their own hooks, tangled in their owne Nets, is wonderfull:
now that these Hunters should be taken in their own toils, and these Fishers should be caught by their own Angles, hanged on their own hooks, tangled in their own Nets, is wonderful:
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and yet what ruine followed, even by them which they had swallowed up in their purposes and expectations, Exod. 15. 9. the enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoyle, my lust shall be satisfied on them, I will destroy them:
and yet what ruin followed, even by them which they had swallowed up in their Purposes and Expectations, Exod 15. 9. the enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil, my lust shall be satisfied on them, I will destroy them:
So, Judges 7. 22. & 1 Sam. 14. 20. & 2 Chron. 20. 22, 23. they that brought weapons of cruelty to destroy the people of God, are so farre from doing them any hurt, that they kill and destroy one another:
So, Judges 7. 22. & 1 Sam. 14. 20. & 2 Chronicles 20. 22, 23. they that brought weapons of cruelty to destroy the people of God, Are so Far from doing them any hurt, that they kill and destroy one Another:
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How was Haman and the enemies of Daniel disappointed, and by their owne plots ruined, Hester. 8. & Dan. 6. 24. thus doth God take the wicked in their owne craft, Job 5. 12, 13, 14, 15. and he that digs a pit for another, is buried in his owne grave, Psal. 9. 15, 16. which is matter of great wonder,
How was Haman and the enemies of daniel disappointed, and by their own plots ruined, Esther. 8. & Dan. 6. 24. thus does God take the wicked in their own craft, Job 5. 12, 13, 14, 15. and he that digs a pit for Another, is buried in his own grave, Psalm 9. 15, 16. which is matter of great wonder,
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As it fared with that monstrum horrendum, informe, ingens (and when fire was ready to be given, the match and powder were now meeting) cui lumen ademptum: I need not tell what I mean, every one knowes the Powder-treason to be even as the firstborne of Hell and Rome together:
As it fared with that monstrum horrendum, inform, ingens (and when fire was ready to be given, the match and powder were now meeting) cui lumen ademptum: I need not tell what I mean, every one knows the Powder treason to be even as the firstborn of Hell and Room together:
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How did the Lord discover the Counsels of the King of Syria, when they were ready for execution, 2 Kings 8. 9. And how did the Lord discover that plot against the death of Paul, Acts 23. 14, 15, &c.
How did the Lord discover the Counsels of the King of Syria, when they were ready for execution, 2 Kings 8. 9. And how did the Lord discover that plot against the death of Paul, Acts 23. 14, 15, etc.
Fourthly, when counsels and designes in their prosecution running in a full streame, have been turned cleane another way, by some unlookt for emergency, 1 Sam. 23. 26, 27, 28. Saul in a hot pursuance of David, is taken off by a messenger that came and told him, the Philistians had invaded the Land:
Fourthly, when Counsels and designs in their prosecution running in a full stream, have been turned clean Another Way, by Some unlooked for emergency, 1 Sam. 23. 26, 27, 28. Saul in a hight pursuance of David, is taken off by a Messenger that Come and told him, the Philistians had invaded the Land:
How did the Lord with a mighty hand deliver the people of Israel out of Aegypt, and with a mighty hand destroy their enemies, Exod. 7, 8, 9. chap. & 15. 10. the Lord did blow with his wind, and the waters covered them;
How did the Lord with a mighty hand deliver the people of Israel out of Egypt, and with a mighty hand destroy their enemies, Exod 7, 8, 9. chap. & 15. 10. the Lord did blow with his wind, and the waters covered them;
he withered Jeroboams hand, stretched out against the Prophet, 1 Kings 13. 4. God sometime doth let forth some visible demonstrations of his wrath against his enemies,
he withered Jeroboams hand, stretched out against the Prophet, 1 Kings 13. 4. God sometime does let forth Some visible demonstrations of his wrath against his enemies,
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so that it may he truly said, What hath God wrought? How did God smite Arrius? how did God take vengeance on him, causing a sudden consternation of mind to fall upon him, who betaking himselfe to a Privy, did empty his bowels there? the death of Julian and Herod was most eminent from Gods hand immediately;
so that it may he truly said, What hath God wrought? How did God smite Arius? how did God take vengeance on him, causing a sudden consternation of mind to fallen upon him, who betaking himself to a Privy, did empty his bowels there? the death of Julian and Herod was most eminent from God's hand immediately;
the death of that heretick Olympius was remarkable at that time, when he vented his herefie against the Trinity, he was smitten with fiery darts from heaven;
the death of that heretic Olympius was remarkable At that time, when he vented his heresy against the Trinity, he was smitten with fiery darts from heaven;
as of the falling of starres, the perishing of the heavens, the darkning of the Sun, the devastation of the earth, &c. Isa. 13. 10, 13. prophesying of the ruine of Babel, he useth such expressions of wonder;
as of the falling of Stars, the perishing of the heavens, the darkening of the Sun, the devastation of the earth, etc. Isaiah 13. 10, 13. prophesying of the ruin of Babel, he uses such expressions of wonder;
So also he speaks of the rescue and deliverance of the Church, Isa. 30. 26. & 34. 3, 4. speaking of the ruine of Edom, which had long afflicted the people of God,
So also he speaks of the rescue and deliverance of the Church, Isaiah 30. 26. & 34. 3, 4. speaking of the ruin of Edom, which had long afflicted the people of God,
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so also Isa. 51. 6. he speaks his consolation here, with chiding them for forgetting him that had made the heavens and earth, &c. then ver. 16. when he speaks of what great things he would doe for Zion, he sayes, That he will plant the heavens,
so also Isaiah 51. 6. he speaks his consolation Here, with chiding them for forgetting him that had made the heavens and earth, etc. then for. 16. when he speaks of what great things he would do for Zion, he Says, That he will plant the heavens,
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and lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, Thou art my people. We read the like expressions elswhere as Isa. 60. 20. 65. 17. &c. Ezek. 32. 7. Joel 2. 10. Hag. 2. 7. Joel 2. 11, -30. In these and the like places the Lord useth such expressions and words,
and lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, Thou art my people. We read the like expressions elsewhere as Isaiah 60. 20. 65. 17. etc. Ezekiel 32. 7. Joel 2. 10. Hag. 2. 7. Joel 2. 11, -30. In these and the like places the Lord uses such expressions and words,
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yet Josephus hath taken notice of many signes in the heavens and earth before the destruction of Jerusalem: one of the most famous alterations in the Heavens wch hath had its most remarkable influences below, was in the yeer 1572. when there appeared a strange light, exceeding in the apparent brightnesse thereof all the fixed stars,
yet Josephus hath taken notice of many Signs in the heavens and earth before the destruction of Jerusalem: one of the most famous alterations in the Heavens which hath had its most remarkable influences below, was in the year 1572. when there appeared a strange Light, exceeding in the apparent brightness thereof all the fixed Stars,
It was the wonder of the world, and the work and businesse of all the Astronomers of Europe; but Ticho Brahe a Noble man of Denmark treateth of this starre in above 500. pages of his book, called by the name of Astronomica Progymnasmata: In which book he speakes of the influences of this star,
It was the wonder of the world, and the work and business of all the Astronomers of Europe; but Ticho Brahe a Noble man of Denmark Treateth of this star in above 500. pages of his book, called by the name of Astronomica Progymnasmata: In which book he speaks of the influences of this star,
nor may it be altogether incongruous literally to interpret those words, Joel 2. 30. I will shew wonders in the heavens and the earth, partly of that flaming sword,
nor may it be altogether incongruous literally to interpret those words, Joel 2. 30. I will show wonders in the heavens and the earth, partly of that flaming sword,
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secondly, in point of power, they know not how to deliver or save, Deut. 32. 35, 36. thirdly, in occasionall emergent difficulties, such as could neither be foreseen nor prevented:
secondly, in point of power, they know not how to deliver or save, Deuteronomy 32. 35, 36. Thirdly, in occasional emergent difficulties, such as could neither be foreseen nor prevented:
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Indeed Gods season is, when it seems to be past season, his time is when it is past time, Isa. 33. when the people of God are in a forlorne condition, given up for lost,
Indeed God's season is, when it seems to be passed season, his time is when it is passed time, Isaiah 33. when the people of God Are in a forlorn condition, given up for lost,
so trebled as it is, to encourage their sinking souls, who thought God would not, or could not, or had altogether laid aside the thoughts and care of helping them;
so trebled as it is, to encourage their sinking Souls, who Thought God would not, or could not, or had altogether laid aside the thoughts and care of helping them;
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when the wound is past cure, then he undertakes the cure, Jer. 30. 12, 13. there it is said, Thy wound is incurable, and ver. 17. It is said, I will cure thee: When all passages are blockt up,
when the wound is past cure, then he undertakes the cure, Jer. 30. 12, 13. there it is said, Thy wound is incurable, and ver. 17. It is said, I will cure thee: When all passages Are blocked up,
when the ship is full of waves, Mat. 8. 24. when Lazarus was dead and buried, John 11. 21, 32, 39. when the woman had spent all she had upon Physitians,
when the ship is full of waves, Mathew 8. 24. when Lazarus was dead and buried, John 11. 21, 32, 39. when the woman had spent all she had upon Physicians,
and there was as little hope as mony left, Luke 8. 43. then is the Lords time to work and fetch out of the fire as it were, Zech. 3. 2. and from the dead, Revol. 11. 11. and from the ruines and destruction of death, Ezek. 37. 7, 10, 11. The fourth thing propounded was, why doth God thus appeare for his people;
and there was as little hope as money left, Lycia 8. 43. then is the lords time to work and fetch out of the fire as it were, Zechariah 3. 2. and from the dead, Revol. 11. 11. and from the ruins and destruction of death, Ezekiel 37. 7, 10, 11. The fourth thing propounded was, why does God thus appear for his people;
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first, to magnifie his owne glory more; the first end respects Gods glory: there be three things in the wonderfull proceedings of God that magnifie him very much:
First, to magnify his own glory more; the First end respects God's glory: there be three things in the wonderful proceedings of God that magnify him very much:
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there be many intricacies of providence, Ezek. 1. 16. and perplexed and involved difficulties; so Zech. 1. 8. the Lord Christ is in that vision presented in a Wood,
there be many intricacies of providence, Ezekiel 1. 16. and perplexed and involved difficulties; so Zechariah 1. 8. the Lord christ is in that vision presented in a Wood,
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and by how much the more the enemy was exalted, as it is Obad. 3. 4. the Lord orders it so in his providence, that the confusion and shame of the wicked shall have all the ingredients in it, that so the wonder may be the greater:
and by how much the more the enemy was exalted, as it is Obadiah 3. 4. the Lord order it so in his providence, that the confusion and shame of the wicked shall have all the ingredients in it, that so the wonder may be the greater:
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Fourthly, that which they least of all looked for shall come to passe, even that themselves should be destroyed by them whom they thought to destroy, Zech. 12. 2, 3. Jerusalem is a cup of trembling, she that was rather as a cup of wine that might invite an adversary to drinke it up,
Fourthly, that which they least of all looked for shall come to pass, even that themselves should be destroyed by them whom they Thought to destroy, Zechariah 12. 2, 3. Jerusalem is a cup of trembling, she that was rather as a cup of wine that might invite an adversary to drink it up,
now that this cup which is so exposed to every one that goes by, should be a cup of poyson and ruine to them that thought to devoure it, carries much shame and confusion.
now that this cup which is so exposed to every one that Goes by, should be a cup of poison and ruin to them that Thought to devour it, carries much shame and confusion.
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A second respect is in regard of the great terrour, as well as the great shame which God bringeth on the wicked, Exod. 15. 14, 15, 16. when God had wrought that wonderfull deliverance for his people,
A second respect is in regard of the great terror, as well as the great shame which God brings on the wicked, Exod 15. 14, 15, 16. when God had wrought that wonderful deliverance for his people,
so it was also Josh 2. 9, 10, 11. & 5. 1. & Deut. 2. 25. & Numb. 22. 2, 3, 6. The third reason why God will worke strange things for his people against their enemies, respects the people of God themselves;
so it was also Josh 2. 9, 10, 11. & 5. 1. & Deuteronomy 2. 25. & Numb. 22. 2, 3, 6. The third reason why God will work strange things for his people against their enemies, respects the people of God themselves;
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that they might appeare the more glorious, and be knowne to be saved by the Lord, Deut. 33. 29. Happy art thou O Isrel, who is like unto thee? saved by the Lord, &c. so also 2. Sam. 7. 23. What one Nation in the earth is like thy people,
that they might appear the more glorious, and be known to be saved by the Lord, Deuteronomy 33. 29. Happy art thou Oh Israel, who is like unto thee? saved by the Lord, etc. so also 2. Sam. 7. 23. What one nation in the earth is like thy people,
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and to doe for you great things and terrible? &c. this was it which did make the people of God so famous and glorious that God had done such wonders for them.
and to do for you great things and terrible? etc. this was it which did make the people of God so famous and glorious that God had done such wonders for them.
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It hath been said, what hath God wrought for you? beware that it be not said, what hath God wrought against you? he hath made you the wonders of his mercy, take heed that he doth not make you the wonders of his fury:
It hath been said, what hath God wrought for you? beware that it be not said, what hath God wrought against you? he hath made you the wonders of his mercy, take heed that he does not make you the wonders of his fury:
I suppose a caveat now cannot be thought unseasonable, in regard I find that the greatest temporall mercies which ever God gave to his people, were given with the greatest caveats and many provisoe's, they were given under lock and key as it were, a mercy and a caution,
I suppose a caveat now cannot be Thought unseasonable, in regard I find that the greatest temporal Mercies which ever God gave to his people, were given with the greatest caveats and many provisoe's, they were given under lock and key as it were, a mercy and a caution,
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and give them many caveats, Deut. 4. 1, 2. there is an exhortation to obedience being to enter into Canaan, & ver. 5, 6. speaking of going in thither, take heed therefore, sayes he, ver. 9. & 14, 15, 16. he speaks to the same purpose,
and give them many caveats, Deuteronomy 4. 1, 2. there is an exhortation to Obedience being to enter into Canaan, & ver. 5, 6. speaking of going in thither, take heed Therefore, Says he, ver. 9. & 14, 15, 16. he speaks to the same purpose,
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we find that they which have been the wonders of the world in regard of great favours from God, have been the wonders of the world after, for great sins against God:
we find that they which have been the wonders of the world in regard of great favours from God, have been the wonders of the world After, for great Sins against God:
How shamefully did David fall, after those multitude of favours he had from God 2 Sam. 12. 7, 8, 9. How did Hezekiah shew himselfe to be very unthankfull,
How shamefully did David fallen, After those multitude of favours he had from God 2 Sam. 12. 7, 8, 9. How did Hezekiah show himself to be very unthankful,
fiftly, we are in danger of relapses, after recovery out of great dangers and diseases, &c. if there be not great care, we fall into the old trade and way againe, daily experience testifies this truth:
Fifty, we Are in danger of relapses, After recovery out of great dangers and diseases, etc. if there be not great care, we fallen into the old trade and Way again, daily experience Testifies this truth:
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when he makes the promise of blessings to them, Levit. 26. 13. fourthly, in reckoning up his great works he had done for them, Deut. 4. 32, 33, 34. and when he speaks of the favours he would bestow, Deut. 6. 10, 11, 12. fiftly, he reckons it as a great signe of his love, Deut. 7. 8. sixtly,
when he makes the promise of blessings to them, Levit. 26. 13. fourthly, in reckoning up his great works he had done for them, Deuteronomy 4. 32, 33, 34. and when he speaks of the favours he would bestow, Deuteronomy 6. 10, 11, 12. Fifty, he reckons it as a great Signen of his love, Deuteronomy 7. 8. sixthly,
when they were about to set up a King, 1 Sam. 10. 18. how frequent is the Lord in making mention of Aegypt upon every occasion? surely to put them in mind of their low estate, Revel. 2. 5. the Church of Ephesus is bid to remember from whence she was fallen;
when they were about to Set up a King, 1 Sam. 10. 18. how frequent is the Lord in making mention of Egypt upon every occasion? surely to put them in mind of their low estate, Revel. 2. 5. the Church of Ephesus is bid to Remember from whence she was fallen;
and surely we must not forget from whence we are risen, Jer. 2. 6, 7. that it may with greater wonder be said, What hath God wrought for us that were so low? for God himselfe takes occasion to amplifie his favours upon this consideration, Ezek. 16. 3, 4, 5. so David reckons it among the miracles of mercies, that God remembred them in their low estate, Psal. 136. 23. we must not forget who they were that owned us and the cause we undertook, in our low estate:
and surely we must not forget from whence we Are risen, Jer. 2. 6, 7. that it may with greater wonder be said, What hath God wrought for us that were so low? for God himself Takes occasion to amplify his favours upon this consideration, Ezekiel 16. 3, 4, 5. so David reckons it among the Miracles of Mercies, that God remembered them in their low estate, Psalm 136. 23. we must not forget who they were that owned us and the cause we undertook, in our low estate:
we may have cause enough to think on them, as Master Cotton doth in his Sermons on the Vials, where he apprehends that God made use of them to poure out his Viall upon the seat of the Beast,
we may have cause enough to think on them, as Master Cotton does in his Sermons on the Vials, where he apprehends that God made use of them to pour out his Vial upon the seat of the Beast,
How oft have our Thanksgiving dayes trod on the heels of our Fasting dayes? how oft have Victories come flying on the wings of prayer so fast, that they have taken us upon our knees?
How oft have our Thanksgiving days trod on the heels of our Fasting days? how oft have Victories come flying on the wings of prayer so fast, that they have taken us upon our knees?
there hath been many a time in our great affaires, an appearance, as it were a wheels within a wheele, Ezek. 1. 16. so that God manifested his mervailous loving kindnesse,
there hath been many a time in our great affairs, an appearance, as it were a wheels within a wheel, Ezekiel 1. 16. so that God manifested his marvelous loving kindness,
when men of a contrary temper and disposition one from another and averse from me, should yet be overswayed to combine for my good, this is an admirable providence.
when men of a contrary temper and disposition one from Another and averse from me, should yet be overswayed to combine for my good, this is an admirable providence.
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if these victories and surrenders had come swimming in blood, or if there had been the demolishing Cities, University and Townes, we might have wept over our victories,
if these victories and surrenders had come swimming in blood, or if there had been the demolishing Cities, university and Towns, we might have wept over our victories,
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as the children of Israel did when they had conquered their Brother Benjamin, Judg. 20. 2. Perhaps those that have been engaged in these transactions, and whom God hath made instrumentall in his service, are able to speak of many particular experiments of providence, which we that are at a distance, are not able to discern:
as the children of Israel did when they had conquered their Brother Benjamin, Judges 20. 2. Perhaps those that have been engaged in these transactions, and whom God hath made instrumental in his service, Are able to speak of many particular experiments of providence, which we that Are At a distance, Are not able to discern:
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Let them whom it doth most concerne have a speciall care that God loseth none of his honour in those remarkable passages of his providence towards them that have enjoyed them.
Let them whom it does most concern have a special care that God loses none of his honour in those remarkable passages of his providence towards them that have enjoyed them.
This is it which the Lord presseth on his people, Deut. 9. 7. Remember and forget not how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to wrath in the Wildernesse, from the day that thou departedst out of Aegypt untill ye came unto this place, ye have been a rebellious people.
This is it which the Lord Presseth on his people, Deuteronomy 9. 7. remember and forget not how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to wrath in the Wilderness, from the day that thou departedst out of Egypt until you Come unto this place, you have been a rebellious people.
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and hence it is that God presseth Covenant on his people when they should come into Canaan, Deut. 4. 23. Take heed (sayes he) least ye forget the Covenant of the Lord your God &c. remember,
and hence it is that God Presseth Covenant on his people when they should come into Canaan, Deuteronomy 4. 23. Take heed (Says he) lest you forget the Covenant of the Lord your God etc. Remember,
For first, may it not be truly said, What hath God wrought, who hath raised us from so low a state to this condition, that he should be pleased to take notice of us,
For First, may it not be truly said, What hath God wrought, who hath raised us from so low a state to this condition, that he should be pleased to take notice of us,
when none durst owne us? Secondly, may it not be said What hath God wrought, in al these admirable providences afforded to us? Thirdly, may it not be truly said, What hath God wrought, who preserved us when we provoked him? Fourthly, may it not be truly said, What hath God wrought, who had respect to the prayers, fasts, &c. of his unworthy servants? wherefore if we should forget these, we should much dishonour God,
when none durst own us? Secondly, may it not be said What hath God wrought, in all these admirable providences afforded to us? Thirdly, may it not be truly said, What hath God wrought, who preserved us when we provoked him? Fourthly, may it not be truly said, What hath God wrought, who had respect to the Prayers, fasts, etc. of his unworthy Servants? Wherefore if we should forget these, we should much dishonour God,
shall we think to sit downe in peace, when Ireland is in blood, and even bleeding to death? We read Numb. 31. how the Israelites did give a very great overthrow to the Midianites,
shall we think to fit down in peace, when Ireland is in blood, and even bleeding to death? We read Numb. 31. how the Israelites did give a very great overthrow to the midianites,
therefore they desired of Moses that they might stay in that Country which the Lord had smote before the Congregation of Israel, it being a very commodious place:
Therefore they desired of Moses that they might stay in that Country which the Lord had smote before the Congregation of Israel, it being a very commodious place:
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and hath given such wonderfull mercies to you, that you would labour to walke in a way correspondent to these mercies, that you would be wrapt up with wonder in the contemplation of them;
and hath given such wonderful Mercies to you, that you would labour to walk in a Way correspondent to these Mercies, that you would be wrapped up with wonder in the contemplation of them;
and chap. 19. upon the great judgement on the Whore, ver. 4. the four and twenty Elders and the four Beasts fell down and worshipped God that sate on the Thronc, saying, Amen Allelujah.
and chap. 19. upon the great judgement on the Whore, ver. 4. the four and twenty Elders and the four Beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the Thronc, saying, Amen Alleluia.
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I shall now propound some considerations to you, taken from some of the wonderfull things which God hath done for us, that by them I may raise up your hearts to the highest straines of admiration and gratitude,
I shall now propound Some considerations to you, taken from Some of the wonderful things which God hath done for us, that by them I may raise up your hearts to the highest strains of admiration and gratitude,
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First, it hath been said, What hath God wrought, who hath brought this warre (in a manner) to an end, which every one almost did think would have ended our liberties, lives? &c. now by way of gratitude, let us all labour to put an end to the warre, one among, and one against another:
First, it hath been said, What hath God wrought, who hath brought this war (in a manner) to an end, which every one almost did think would have ended our Liberties, lives? etc. now by Way of gratitude, let us all labour to put an end to the war, one among, and one against Another:
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why should not that word Christians, like that word Peace, be still, spoken by Christ to the winds and waves when they were most boystrous, bring a great calme among us,
why should not that word Christians, like that word Peace, be still, spoken by christ to the winds and waves when they were most boisterous, bring a great Cam among us,
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as that did once? Mark 4. 39. The issue of our divisions and animosities is generally the same in effect as I have read in a story concerning two Doctors of Physick, the one a Galenist,
as that did once? Mark 4. 39. The issue of our divisions and animosities is generally the same in Effect as I have read in a story Concerning two Doctors of Physic, the one a Galenist,
and made fit for digestion, and thence a milkie juyce is sucked by the Mesaraicae venae, which forthwith is conveyed to the workhouse of blood, thence to the heart the store house of spirits,
and made fit for digestion, and thence a milky juice is sucked by the Mesaraicae venae, which forthwith is conveyed to the workhouse of blood, thence to the heart the store house of spirits,
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The Paracelsian, a professor and practiser quite contrary to the other, as well in his order of dyet as cure, opposeth himself against all these assertions, partly out of opinion that he was in the right,
The Paracelsian, a professor and practiser quite contrary to the other, as well in his order of diet as cure, Opposeth himself against all these assertions, partly out of opinion that he was in the right,
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they fall from argument to railing, and at last to deadly war and bitter defiance, whereby the meale they then made was hindred in digestion, choler encreased in the one,
they fallen from argument to railing, and At last to deadly war and bitter defiance, whereby the meal they then made was hindered in digestion, choler increased in the one,
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there needs no application, it is well knowne that the Galenist and Paracelsian men of contrary judgements, doe sometime fall to disputation, from this to railing, from this to distemper and sicknesse of spirit, by which meanes God loseth the glory due to him,
there needs no application, it is well known that the Galenist and Paracelsian men of contrary Judgments, do sometime fallen to disputation, from this to railing, from this to distemper and sickness of Spirit, by which means God loses the glory due to him,
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It is a sad thing to me to think that they which look on one another as Saints, should behave themselves each to other as the Jewes had wont to doe toward Heathens .
It is a sad thing to me to think that they which look on one Another as Saints, should behave themselves each to other as the Jews had wont to do towards heathens.
Secondly, it may be said What hath God wrought for you in restoring your captivated liberties, your ensalved priviledges, your lawes made arbitrary once by usurpation and tyranny,
Secondly, it may be said What hath God wrought for you in restoring your captivated Liberties, your ensalved privileges, your laws made arbitrary once by usurpation and tyranny,
Since therefore God hath done this for you, let it by way of gratitude be said, what hath this Parliament done, in labouring to settle the peace of the Church:
Since Therefore God hath done this for you, let it by Way of gratitude be said, what hath this Parliament done, in labouring to settle the peace of the Church:
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and as it is ver. 16. Repent, or else I will come quickly and fight against thee, &c. and Revel. 3. 11. Behold I come quickly, &c. the adversary makes haste to pluck up,
and as it is for. 16. repent, or Else I will come quickly and fight against thee, etc. and Revel. 3. 11. Behold I come quickly, etc. the adversary makes haste to pluck up,
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Bishop Jewell speaking of the subtilty of the Pope and Cardinals, to frustrate the Councell of Trent, or to retard it, makes use of a Story which may be applied to our case:
Bishop Jewel speaking of the subtlety of the Pope and Cardinals, to frustrate the Council of Trent, or to retard it, makes use of a Story which may be applied to our case:
It is reported of the Athenians, that when they began to build their wals which were cast downe, the Lacedaemonians (that so they might have them in their power) sent to them to surcease:
It is reported of the Athenians, that when they began to built their walls which were cast down, the Lacedaemonians (that so they might have them in their power) sent to them to surcease:
It is certainly the designe of some to keep you off by delayes and plausibilities and faire pretences, from setting in its full power the government of Christ,
It is Certainly the Design of Some to keep you off by delays and plausibilities and fair pretences, from setting in its full power the government of christ,
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and all they that despised thee, shall bow themselves downe at the soales of thy feet, &c. how should you stirre up your selves to mortifie your lusts? It was the glory of the King of Arragon that he conquered himselfe when he conquered his enemies:
and all they that despised thee, shall bow themselves down At the soales of thy feet, etc. how should you stir up your selves to mortify your Lustiest? It was the glory of the King of Aragon that he conquered himself when he conquered his enemies:
Ale-houses generally are the Devils Castles, the meeting places of Malignants and Sectaries, they are the campus Martius of Satan, he hath his traine of Artillery, his chiefe Ammunition, his head quarters are there, especially if any pestilent Priests steeped in the gall of Antichristianisme be among them:
Alehouses generally Are the Devils Castles, the meeting places of Malignants and Sectaries, they Are the campus Martius of Satan, he hath his train of artillery, his chief Ammunition, his head quarters Are there, especially if any pestilent Priests steeped in the Gall of Antichristianism be among them:
because I have purged thee and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthinesse any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
Because I have purged thee and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
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But besides these, there is a more dangerous sort of people of choyce parts, possessed with the spirit of Antichrist, of as crosse a grain to reformation as any men whatsoever, being soaked in malignity;
But beside these, there is a more dangerous sort of people of choice parts, possessed with the Spirit of Antichrist, of as cross a grain to Reformation as any men whatsoever, being soaked in malignity;
It is reported of Cato Censor, when Carneades the Philosopher came to Rome in an Embassie, that the young men of Rome flockt to him, being allured with the sweetnesse and majesty of his eloquence and learning, gave counsell in open Senate, that they should give him dispatch with all speed,
It is reported of Cato Censor, when Carneades the Philosopher Come to Room in an Embassy, that the young men of Room flocked to him, being allured with the sweetness and majesty of his eloquence and learning, gave counsel in open Senate, that they should give him dispatch with all speed,
Fifthly, the Lord hath protected you in a most strange and admirable manner, so that it may be said, What hath God wrought? by way of gratitude be you a sword and a shield;
Fifthly, the Lord hath protected you in a most strange and admirable manner, so that it may be said, What hath God wrought? by Way of gratitude be you a sword and a shield;
It was said of Fabius, that he was Romanorum clypeus, and of Marcellus that he was Romanorum ensis, because it was the chiefe care of the first, to safeguard his Souldiers from the danger of Annibal, and of the other to destroy him:
It was said of Fabius, that he was Romanorum clypeus, and of Marcellus that he was Romanorum ensis, Because it was the chief care of the First, to safeguard his Soldiers from the danger of Hannibal, and of the other to destroy him:
we may say, as it is Psal. 9. 16. The Lord is knowne by the judgement which he executeth, the wicked is snared in the work of his owne hand: Higgajon Selah.
we may say, as it is Psalm 9. 16. The Lord is known by the judgement which he Executeth, the wicked is snared in the work of his own hand: Higgajon Selac.
There be many sad complaints of partiality and affection in Committees, of retarding of causes, of pleading for delinquents, of oppressing of right, it is vox populi, which is sometime called vox Dei: It was your honour to put downe those bloody Courts of the Star-chamber and High-commission,
There be many sad complaints of partiality and affection in Committees, of retarding of Causes, of pleading for delinquents, of oppressing of right, it is vox People, which is sometime called vox Dei: It was your honour to put down those bloody Courts of the Star chamber and Highcommission,
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and the arbitrary proceeding of the Councell-table, and I hope it shall be your care that there be not a NONLATINALPHABET, a translation of the spirit of those Courts into the Parliament;
and the arbitrary proceeding of the Council table, and I hope it shall be your care that there be not a, a Translation of the Spirit of those Courts into the Parliament;
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and judgement as a mighty streame, ver. 24. God refuseth to have any thing to doe with his people, till they came to doe justice, Isa. 1. 16, 17. then sayes he, Come let us reason together, the Lord presseth it on them, Ezek. 45. 9, 10. Seventhly, the Lord hath done great things for us in the surrender of OXFORD;
and judgement as a mighty stream, ver. 24. God Refuseth to have any thing to do with his people, till they Come to do Justice, Isaiah 1. 16, 17. then Says he, Come let us reason together, the Lord Presseth it on them, Ezekiel 45. 9, 10. Seventhly, the Lord hath done great things for us in the surrender of OXFORD;
the resolution of the men to hold out a sullen siege, the danger of demolishing an University, famous as any in the world, the danger of breaking our Army;
the resolution of the men to hold out a sullen siege, the danger of demolishing an university, famous as any in the world, the danger of breaking our Army;
the advantages which hereby we have of being assistant to Ireland, together with the advantages that you may have of promoting the reformation, in that place above others;
the advantages which hereby we have of being assistant to Ireland, together with the advantages that you may have of promoting the Reformation, in that place above Others;
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as it is Ezek. 9. 4. or if there be any that shall be found, which now remember their doings and wayes, wherein they have defiled themselves, Ezek. 20. 43. if there be any such who (whatsoever they have been heretofore) episcopall, &c. yet if now they shall doe that heartily which the adversaries of the captivity did but pretend to doe Ezra 4. 1, 2. help you to build,
as it is Ezekiel 9. 4. or if there be any that shall be found, which now Remember their doings and ways, wherein they have defiled themselves, Ezekiel 20. 43. if there be any such who (whatsoever they have been heretofore) Episcopal, etc. yet if now they shall do that heartily which the Adversaries of the captivity did but pretend to do Ezra 4. 1, 2. help you to built,
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and did eat the Passeover otherwise then was written, 2 Chron. 30. 18. he prayed for them, the Lord pardon thē that prepare their heart to seek the Lord, &c. ver. 19. and ver. 22. he spake comfortably to the Levites, &c. Not that I would have a toleration of practice for any error,
and did eat the Passover otherwise then was written, 2 Chronicles 30. 18. he prayed for them, the Lord pardon them that prepare their heart to seek the Lord, etc. for. 19. and for. 22. he spoke comfortably to the Levites, etc. Not that I would have a toleration of practice for any error,
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like the water of Marah, Exod. 15. 23. if there be mors in olla, as there was in that pot which was set on for the sonnes of the Prophets, 2 Kings 4. 38, 40. if it be found that the salt of the earth be unsavoury, Matth. 5. 13. if the light be extinguished;
like the water of Marah, Exod 15. 23. if there be mors in olla, as there was in that pot which was Set on for the Sons of the prophets, 2 Kings 4. 38, 40. if it be found that the salt of the earth be unsavoury, Matthew 5. 13. if the Light be extinguished;
if that place which should have been a mint of the precious coyne, that should passe currant every where without controll or contradiction, be found to be a forge of counterfeit coyne and falshoods, against God and the Parliament;
if that place which should have been a mint of the precious coin, that should pass currant every where without control or contradiction, be found to be a forge of counterfeit coin and falsehoods, against God and the Parliament;
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if that which should have been as Zion be a Sodome, and that which should have been as Jerusalem be a Babylon, then I know every one will say, you had need bestir your selves here above all other places whatsoever.
if that which should have been as Zion be a Sodom, and that which should have been as Jerusalem be a Babylon, then I know every one will say, you had need Bestir your selves Here above all other places whatsoever.
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had the King prevailed and taken the place, as now you have done, I appeale to any impartiall men, what would they have done? you may if you please make that good, the children of this world are wiser in their generation then the children of light;
had the King prevailed and taken the place, as now you have done, I appeal to any impartial men, what would they have done? you may if you please make that good, the children of this world Are Wiser in their generation then the children of Light;
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I doe beleeve it should never have come into debate, whither you or any that have eminently engaged for and with you, should have compounded for estates;
I do believe it should never have come into debate, whither you or any that have eminently engaged for and with you, should have compounded for estates;
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as Agesilaus did of his adversary Farnabasus, talis cum sis, utinam noster esses: I could wish for my owne part that all wayes were used to gaine them, if it might be;
as Agesilaus did of his adversary Farnabasus, Talis cum sis, utinam Noster esses: I could wish for my own part that all ways were used to gain them, if it might be;
and Christ had captivated learning, as our Army did the Militia, and that the Militia togata as well as armata, (I could wish they had been distinguished) had yeelded up it selfe to God and you:
and christ had captivated learning, as our Army did the Militia, and that the Militia togata as well as armata, (I could wish they had been distinguished) had yielded up it self to God and you:
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yet if they shall doe as Benbadads servants did to the King of Israel, who said, Behold we have heard that the Kings of Israel are mercifull Kings, and they put sack-cloath on their loynes and ropes on their heads,
yet if they shall do as Benhadad Servants did to the King of Israel, who said, Behold we have herd that the Kings of Israel Are merciful Kings, and they put Sackcloth on their loins and ropes on their Heads,
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yet if they shall doe as Benbadads servants did, I suppose you would let them know, you are such absolute conquerours of your selves, that you can and will pardon such;
yet if they shall do as Benhadad Servants did, I suppose you would let them know, you Are such absolute conquerors of your selves, that you can and will pardon such;
nay, rather then use the Directory, take the Covenant, submit to the Discipline, stoop to Parliamentary power, promote your designes, engage in your way of reformation, all which are contrary to their principles (unlesse your conquests have had the like effect which Peters Sermon had,
nay, rather then use the Directory, take the Covenant, submit to the Discipline, stoop to Parliamentary power, promote your designs, engage in your Way of Reformation, all which Are contrary to their principles (unless your conquests have had the like Effect which Peter's Sermon had,
or that God hath wrought upon them) they will suffer very much, rather then goe against their consciences, in submitting to that which they cannot subscribe to.
or that God hath wrought upon them) they will suffer very much, rather then go against their Consciences, in submitting to that which they cannot subscribe to.
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There be three sorts of men you are to look after: First, professors of languages and sciences: Secondly, Governours of houses: Thirdly, Fellowes and Schollers.
There be three sorts of men you Are to look After: First, professors of languages and sciences: Secondly, Governors of houses: Thirdly, Fellows and Scholars.
besides, he that undertakes such places upon a small and weak foundation, it is as if he should traverse the Ocean in a Cock-boat, such run a hazard from the Haven,
beside, he that undertakes such places upon a small and weak Foundation, it is as if he should traverse the Ocean in a Cockboat, such run a hazard from the Haven,
The second sort that we are to speak of, is Governours of houses, of whom there ought to be had by so much the greater care, by how much the greater influence they are like to have,
The second sort that we Are to speak of, is Governors of houses, of whom there ought to be had by so much the greater care, by how much the greater influence they Are like to have,
and impression on others, what the Apostle speaks of such as are to be NONLATINALPHABET in Scripture, should be found in such as are to be heads of Houses;
and impression on Others, what the Apostle speaks of such as Are to be in Scripture, should be found in such as Are to be Heads of Houses;
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lest haply if they come to be engaged in an error or sinfull course, imitatio alienae oulpae be counted innocentia: the deformities & infirmities of such as we love & honour,
lest haply if they come to be engaged in an error or sinful course, imitatio Alien oulpae be counted Innocence: the deformities & infirmities of such as we love & honour,
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so often are doted on, and made patternes of our imitation: Men of singular self-deniall, and of a strict conversation, are the fittest for such places:
so often Are doted on, and made patterns of our imitation: Men of singular self-denial, and of a strict Conversation, Are the Fittest for such places:
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some men have served severall apprentiships in the University, and of necessity have been engaged in the studies of the Arts, and such kind of learning;
Some men have served several apprenticeships in the university, and of necessity have been engaged in the studies of the Arts, and such kind of learning;
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whereas it were fitter for them to be under the ferula. What an absurd thing is it to come to the University to construe Logick with the help of a Dictionary:
whereas it were fitter for them to be under the ferula. What an absurd thing is it to come to the university to construe Logic with the help of a Dictionary:
Your third care must be concerning the present and future peace of the Church, which depends much upon the correspondence of judgement and opinion among them which shall be placed in the University;
Your third care must be Concerning the present and future peace of the Church, which depends much upon the correspondence of judgement and opinion among them which shall be placed in the university;
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Of what sad consequence had it like to have proved, the division betwixt Doctor Whitaker regius professor in Cambridge, and Petrus Baro Margaret professor;
Of what sad consequence had it like to have proved, the division betwixt Doctor Whitaker regius professor in Cambridge, and Peter Baro Margaret professor;
what miserable confusion and distraction did the contention breed in Christendome, which arose from Arminius professor at Leyden, who was opposed by Franciscut Gomarus, in that grand controversie cōcerning the absolute Decree ? Of what ill consequence was that difference between Epiphanius Bishop of Cyprus, and Johan. Chrysastomus, concerning the Books of Origen; the former condemning of them,
what miserable confusion and distraction did the contention breed in Christendom, which arose from Arminius professor At Leyden, who was opposed by Franciscut Gomarus, in that grand controversy Concerning the absolute decree? Of what ill consequence was that difference between Epiphanius Bishop of Cyprus, and John. Chrysastomus, Concerning the Books of Origen; the former condemning of them,
These two famous and renowned Fathers fell into bitter language one against another, and meeting one another, Epiphanius said Chrysostome, spero be minime moriturum episcopum, Johannes:
These two famous and renowned Father's fell into bitter language one against Another, and meeting one Another, Epiphanius said Chrysostom, spero be minime moriturum Bishop, Johannes:
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I could also relate divers particulars in the University of Oxford to this purpose, when those fancies and opinions of the Arminians, Socinians, Pelagians, Semipelagians, Papists, &c. began to gather strength among us:
I could also relate diverse particulars in the university of Oxford to this purpose, when those fancies and opinions of the Arminians, socinians, Pelagians, Semipelagians, Papists, etc. began to gather strength among us:
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and walke by the same rule as the Apostle speakes, Phil. 3. 16. 4ly. let it be your speciall care that all due encouragements to learning be continued, and what are wanting may be supplyed:
and walk by the same Rule as the Apostle speaks, Philip 3. 16. 4ly. let it be your special care that all due encouragements to learning be continued, and what Are wanting may be supplied:
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but they shall doe better if they take their revenues, and dispose of them so as to supply the defects and wants of many, which heretofore did maintaine the lust and pride of one or few:
but they shall do better if they take their revenues, and dispose of them so as to supply the defects and Wants of many, which heretofore did maintain the lust and pride of one or few:
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The Lord himselfe hath had a great care of preserving Learning and the Arts, in regard he hath couched all kind of learning in the bowels of Scripture:
The Lord himself hath had a great care of preserving Learning and the Arts, in regard he hath couched all kind of learning in the bowels of Scripture:
As in Rome, the Library in the Capitoll, and Augustus Library neer the Temple of Apollo: So Trajan and Domitian did the like, and so have Christian Superiours;
As in Room, the Library in the Capitol, and Augustus Library near the Temple of Apollo: So Trajan and Domitian did the like, and so have Christian Superiors;
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and there is as much cause as in any place (I doe beleeve) in England; for that place which hath or should have bin a Goshen for light, hath had Aegyptian darknesse in it, ignorance of Christ in the midst of the Schooles of the Prophets;
and there is as much cause as in any place (I do believe) in England; for that place which hath or should have been a Goshen for Light, hath had Egyptian darkness in it, ignorance of christ in the midst of the Schools of the prophets;
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break forth into singing, and cry aloud thou that didst not travell with child, for more are the children of the desolate then the children of the married wife;
break forth into singing, and cry aloud thou that didst not travel with child, for more Are the children of the desolate then the children of the married wife;
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and the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto It, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon. &c. Isa. 3. 1, 2. I hope as it followes, ver. 5, 6, 7, &c. that it shall be fulfilled, The eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto It, the excellency of Mount carmel and Sharon. etc. Isaiah 3. 1, 2. I hope as it follows, ver. 5, 6, 7, etc. that it shall be fulfilled, The eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and streames in the desert, &c. I hope the Lord will say to that place as it is Isa. 54. 11, 12, &c. Behold, I will lay thy foundations with Saphires,
and streams in the desert, etc. I hope the Lord will say to that place as it is Isaiah 54. 11, 12, etc. Behold, I will lay thy foundations with Sapphires,
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and all thy children shall be taught of God, &c. I hope that the prophesie, Ezek. 47. 1, 2, 3, &c. shall have its accomplishment in a great measure there,
and all thy children shall be taught of God, etc. I hope that the prophesy, Ezekiel 47. 1, 2, 3, etc. shall have its accomplishment in a great measure there,
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and that the waters shall flow from thence, shall rise up to the neck, and that every thing which liveth and moveth in those waters shall live, verse 9. and that all trees shall be planted by those waters, which shall bring forth their fruit in season, verse 12. If it be your care (as I hope it will) thus to lay out your interests and paines in this place,
and that the waters shall flow from thence, shall rise up to the neck, and that every thing which lives and moves in those waters shall live, verse 9. and that all trees shall be planted by those waters, which shall bring forth their fruit in season, verse 12. If it be your care (as I hope it will) thus to lay out your interests and pains in this place,
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Arrius in foelix, qui curva per avia rectum flectere visus iter, foveam delapsus in atram, Corruit, & tetri mersus petit ima profundi: tam vacuus sensu, justae quam tempore poenae Visceribus fusis vacuus quoque ventre remansit, Caelius Sidulius. — Vid. Paurentii Pudovici, Orat. 1. eccles. vet. nov. Vid. Francisc. Baldwinum Jctum, De Constantini Imp. legibus ecclefiast. atque civil, l. 1. Camerar. Cent. 3. c. 3. Nathan Chytraeus in viatico itineris extemi.
Arius in Felix, qui curva per Avia rectum flectere visus iter, Foetum delapsus in atram, Corruit, & tetri mersus petit Ima profundi: tam vacuus sensu, Justae quam tempore Poenae Visceribus fusis vacuus quoque ventre remansit, Caelius Sidulius. — Vid. Paurentii Pudovici, Orat 1. eccles. vet. nov. Vid. Francis. Baldwinum Jctum, De Constantine Imp. legibus ecclefiast. atque civil, l. 1. Chamberer. Cent. 3. c. 3. Nathan Chytraeus in viatico itineris extemi.
Josephus l. 7 c. 82. De bello Judaico, he complaines of the great neglect of these strange things which God wrought, for sayes he, speaking of the wonders, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Pliny also tels us of a strange apparition in the Heavens observed by Hipparebus, who lived toward the end of the Grecian Monarchy, about 120. yeers before Christ: Which prodigious star then appearing, did by the consent of the learned foreshew the declining of the Greek Monarchy, and the rise and strength of the Roman Empire.
Josephus l. 7 c. 82. De bello Judaic, he complains of the great neglect of these strange things which God wrought, for Says he, speaking of the wonders,, etc. pliny also tells us of a strange apparition in the Heavens observed by Hipparebus, who lived towards the end of the Grecian Monarchy, about 120. Years before christ: Which prodigious star then appearing, did by the consent of the learned foreshow the declining of the Greek Monarchy, and the rise and strength of the Roman Empire.
Egesip. de excid. urbis Hierasol. l. 5. c. 44. Nam per annum fere supra templum ipsum Comites, passim ignis & gladii quandam praeferens similitudinem denunciabat quo { que } ferra & igni gentis & regni urbi { que } ipsius vastitatem futuram: quid enim similitudo gladii nisi bellum? quid ignis nisi incendium denunciaret. The third thing propounded, is concerning the season and time when it shall be said, What God wrought?
Agesip. de exceed. urbis Hierasol. l. 5. c. 44. Nam per annum fere supra Templum ipsum Comites, passim ignis & gladii quandam praeferens similitudinem denunciabat quo { que } ferra & Fire gentis & Regni urbi { que } Himself vastitatem futuram: quid enim similitudo gladii nisi bellum? quid ignis nisi incendium denunciaret. The third thing propounded, is Concerning the season and time when it shall be said, What God wrought?
The fourth Particular propounded, was concerning the reason, why doth God thus appeare in such a wonderfull manner for his people. The first reason respects Gods glory.
The fourth Particular propounded, was Concerning the reason, why does God thus appear in such a wonderful manner for his people. The First reason respects God's glory.
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The fift particular propounded was, what use may be made of this which hath bin spoken of these wonders of the Lord. The first Use is a Use of caution.
The fift particular propounded was, what use may be made of this which hath been spoken of these wonders of the Lord. The First Use is a Use of caution.
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It is reported of Philip King of Macedon, that he appointed a Lad to come to him every morning before any other, and say to him three times, Philipe homo•es, least upon the successe of his victories over the Athenians he might forget himselfe, Aelian. variar. Histo. l. 8. c. 15 that of Tacitus is sure, acrius explorant animum resprosperae quam adversae, Terrul. in Apologet. Arrian, l. 3.
It is reported of Philip King of Macedon, that he appointed a Lad to come to him every morning before any other, and say to him three times, Philip homo•es, least upon the success of his victories over the Athenians he might forget himself, Aelian. Variar. Hist. l. 8. c. 15 that of Tacitus is sure, Acrid explorant animum resprosperae quam adversae, Terror. in Apologet Arrian, l. 3.
They that write of the ruine of Kingdoms & Common-wealths, do give this as on caus & that a chief one, to wit, prosperity Althus. Polit. l. 23. c. 7. Val. max. l. 7. c. 2. Alex. ab Alex. l. 3. c. 20. lips. lib. 6. and the Scripture is frequent and full in this particular.
They that write of the ruin of Kingdoms & Commonwealths, do give this as on cause & that a chief one, to wit, Prosperity Althusius. Politic l. 23. c. 7. Val. max. l. 7. c. 2. Alexander ab Alexander l. 3. c. 20. lips. lib. 6. and the Scripture is frequent and full in this particular.
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The formes of Covenants among the Romans and others were very strict, and their observation of them also; after the invocation of their gods, they did bind themselves under a curse after this manner: Si prior defecit (speaking of the Pop. Rom.) publico consilio, dolo malo tu illo die Jupiter Pop. Rom. sic ferito, ut ego hunc porcum hodic feriam: tantoque magis ferito, quanto magis potes, pollesque: Id ubi dixit, porcum saxo silice percussit T. Liv l. 1. de faedere inter Tullum Hostilium & Albanos percusso agens. Vid. Barn. Briss. de form. l. 4.
The forms of Covenants among the Roman and Others were very strict, and their observation of them also; After the invocation of their God's, they did bind themselves under a curse After this manner: Si prior defecit (speaking of the Pop. Rom.) Publico consilio, Dole Malo tu illo die Jupiter Pop. Rom. sic ferito, ut ego hunc Porcum hodic feriam: tantoque magis ferito, quanto magis potes, pollesque: Id ubi dixit, Porcum saxon silice percussit T. Liv l. 1. de faedere inter Tullum Hostilium & Albanos percusso agens. Vid. Barn. Briss. de from. l. 4.
Pausanias in Arcadicis observavit, ubi scribit Philippi Macedonis Regis liberos propterea tantis calamitatibus affectos fuissae, quod ipse fidem in pactis conventis, confaederatis datam, nihil faceret. Camerarius oper. subsic. l. 2. c. 78. How doth Agamemnon in Homer cry out against the breach of faith in the Trojans. which he sayes, God will avenge; whose sense we have in these Verses: Et superiuros violato foedere Troas Jupitere Coelis praesenti haud puniet ira, At quandoque graves magno cum faenore poenas Hi cum coniugibus & tota stirpe rependent. The very Heathen have set it as a brand on some people for breach of faith: Hence NONLATINALPHABET, Tit. 1. 12. he cites Epimenides for this, who sayes, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. So dolus Troianus in Plauti Pseudolo & Punicas•les, are taken up as Proverbs of reproach; so that this sin had alwayes a note of ignominy among the Heathen. Grat. de iure belli, l. 2. c. 13.
Pausanias in Arcadia observavit, ubi Scribit Philippi Macedonis Regis Liberos propterea tantis calamitatibus affectos fuissae, quod ipse fidem in pactis conventis, confaederatis datam, nihil faceret. Camerarius Operate. subsic. l. 2. c. 78. How does Agamemnon in Homer cry out against the breach of faith in the Trojans. which he Says, God will avenge; whose sense we have in these Verses: Et superiuros violato foedere Troas Jupitere Coelis praesenti haud puniet ira, At quandoque graves magno cum faenore poenas Him cum coniugibus & tota stirpe rependent. The very Heathen have Set it as a brand on Some people for breach of faith: Hence, Tit. 1. 12. he cites Epimenides for this, who Says,, etc. So dolus Trojan in Plauti Pseudolo & Punicas•les, Are taken up as Proverbs of reproach; so that this since had always a note of ignominy among the Heathen. Grat. de iure Belli, l. 2. c. 13.
Hence we read of those words in the new Test. NONLATINALPHABET alienigenis; so it is often objected by Josephus against the Jewes, NONLATINALPHABET whence that of Juvenal concerning the Jewes, Non monstrare vias, eadem nisi sacra colenti, and that of Tacitus, Hist. 5. apud ipsos fides obstinata, misericordia in promptu adversus omnes hostile odium: What a miserable thing is it, that this Jewish carriage and distance, these excommunicating termes should be made good among those that are received into the bosome of the same Christ? Althusius in his Politiques, c. 31. sayes, Exitus discordiarum est, aut universorum interitus, aut victoris dominatus & regnum, vid. Bodin. l. 4. c. 1. there was a sad issue of those names of difference the Guelphs and the Gibbelines, the Calvinists and Lutherans, the Samaritans and the Jewes; let us learne from them to lay aside charactericing names, which ••se at length into factions and tumults.
Hence we read of those words in the new Test. alienigenis; so it is often objected by Josephus against the Jews, whence that of Juvenal Concerning the Jews, Non monstrare Ways, Same nisi sacra colenti, and that of Tacitus, Hist. 5. apud ipsos fides obstinata, misericordia in promptu Adversus omnes hostile odium: What a miserable thing is it, that this Jewish carriage and distance, these excommunicating terms should be made good among those that Are received into the bosom of the same christ? Althusius in his Politics, c. 31. Says, Exitus discordiarum est, Or universorum Ruin, Or Victoris Dominatus & Kingdom, vid. Bodin. l. 4. c. 1. there was a sad issue of those names of difference the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, the Calvinists and Lutherans, the Samaritans and the Jews; let us Learn from them to lay aside charactericing names, which ••se At length into factions and tumults.
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Gallias Caesar subegr, Nicomodes Caesarem Ecce Caesar nunc triūphat, qui subegit Gallias. Nicomodes non triumphat, qui subegit Caesarem, Sueton in Jul. c. 49. and also c. 40. concerning the same, they that waired on Caesar in his triumph by way of mockery. U bani servate uxores, Maechum calvum adducimus. Auro in Gallia stuprum emisti, hic sumpsisti mutuum. So true is that distich. Fortior est qui se quam qui for tissima vincit Maenia, nec virtus altius ire potest.
Gallias Caesar subegr, Nicomodes Caesarem Ecce Caesar nunc Triumphant, qui subegit Gallias. Nicomodes non Triumphant, qui subegit Caesarem, Suetonius in Jul. c. 49. and also c. 40. Concerning the same, they that waired on Caesar in his triumph by Way of mockery. U bani Save Uxores, Maechum calvum adducimus. Auro in Gallia stuprum emisti, hic sumpsisti mutuum. So true is that distich. Fortior est qui se quam qui for tissima vincit Maenia, nec virtus Highly ire potest.
What Tacitus speaks of a Prince I doubt not but you will observe, Non poena semper sed sapius poenitentia contentus esse. Agric. Poenam igitur si tuto poterus, donabis; sin minus, temperabis, Sen. dc Clem. 1.
What Tacitus speaks of a Prince I doubt not but you will observe, Non poena semper sed sapius Penitence Contentus esse. Agric. Poenam igitur si Tutor poterus, donabis; sin minus, temperabis, Sen. dc Clem. 1.
— Peragit tranquilla potestas quod violenta nequit, mandataque fortius urget Imperiosa quies, — Claud. Paneg. Adhibenda est moderatio, quae sanabilia ingema distingucre a deploratis scia, Sen de Clem. 1.
— Peragit Tranquilla potestas quod violenta nequit, mandataque fortius urget Imperiosa quies, — Claud. Panegyric. Adhibenda est moderatio, Quae sanabilia ingema distingucre a deploratis scia, Sen de Clem. 1.
Whither that of Fr. Petrach concerning Rome, may not in some sort be true here let others judge. Errorum ludus, sectarum nobile templum Roma quidem fueras, nunc es Babylonia fallax, Ex qua tot luctus, gemitusque feruntur in orbem, O fraudum mater, carcer teterrimus irae, Carnificina boni, sed iniqui sedula nutrix.
Whither that of Fr. petrarch Concerning Room, may not in Some sort be true Here let Others judge. Errorum ludus, sectarum Noble Templum Roma quidem fueras, nunc es Babylonia fallax, Ex qua tot Luctus, gemitusque feruntur in orbem, Oh fraudum mater, carcer teterrimus irae, Carnificina boni, sed iniqui sedula nutrix.
In that question an Juvenes in numerum conciliariorum principis cooptandi sint? the same that is said against them will hold good here. Vid. Tiraq de jure primig. praef. n. 9 1. Bodin de Rep. l. 3. c. 1. Non possunt (inquit) uvenes in concione Pop. quae utiba sunt ac iusta, persuadere: nec senibus, ••ec iuvenibus probantur, al eri enim idae atis se illis aequales, alteri sapientia superiores arbitrantur. Pet. Gregor. l. 24. de Rep. c. expedit omnino iuxta annosas arbores plantas novas in serere, &c.
In that question an Juvenes in Numerum conciliariorum principis cooptandi sint? the same that is said against them will hold good Here. Vid. Tiraq de jure primig. Preface. n. 9 1. Bodin de Rep. l. 3. c. 1. Non possunt (inquit) uvenes in contione Pop. Quae utiba sunt ac Justa, persuadere: nec senibus, ••ec iuvenibus probantur, all eri enim idae atis se illis aequales, Alteri sapientia Superiores arbitrantur. Pet. Gregory. l. 24. de Rep. c. expedit Omnino Next annosas Arbores Plantas novas in serere, etc.
Arminius tenuit, Deum non absolute quosdam homines, ex solo beneplacito suo, sed post lapsum, iterum per fidem in Christum credentes ad aeternam beatitudinem ordinasse; similiter de Reprobatione, nem nem absolute, sed ob infidelitatem Reprob sic deo prateritos & aternis poenis destin atos: Gomarus pro sententia contraria disputationem instituit: Vid. NONLATINALPHABET dissect. Belgii per Solom. Theodotum.
Arminius tenuit, God non absolute Quosdam homines, ex solo beneplacito Sue, sed post lapsum, iterum per fidem in Christ Believers ad aeternam beatitudinem ordinasse; similiter de Reprobation, nem nem absolute, sed ob infidelitatem Reprob sic God prateritos & aternis Phoenicians destin atos: Gomarus Pro sententia contraria disputationem Instituit: Vid. dissect. Belgii per Solomon. Theodotum.
Jun. orat. 7. de colleg. concord. ut hostis muris semper imminens facit ut circumspecta & solicita civitas sit, sic sententiarum diversitate fit, ut nihil agatur dicaturque temere, &c. Camerar. l. 3. c. 6. Hor. Subseciv.
Jun. Orat. 7. the College. concord. ut hostis muris semper imminens facit ut circumspecta & solicita Civitas sit, sic sententiarum diversitate fit, ut nihil agatur dicaturque Temere, etc. Chamberer. l. 3. c. 6. Hor. Subseciv.
