Christ's warning-piece: giving notice to every one to watch, and keep their garments. Delivered in a sermon, preached at Margarets Westminster, before the Honourable House of Commons, at their late solemn fast, Octob. 30. 1644. By Francis Woodcock, Minister in London, and one of the Assembly of Divines. Published by order of the said House.
SOlomon tels us, A word spoken in season is like apples of gold in pictures of silver, from whence Preachers especially, may take this intimation that they make choise of seasonable words, and so much the rather because Solomon himself who was by way of eminencie stiled The Preacher, did so in his Preaching,
SOlomon tells us, A word spoken in season is like Apples of gold in pictures of silver, from whence Preachers especially, may take this intimation that they make choice of seasonable words, and so much the rather Because Solomon himself who was by Way of eminency styled The Preacher, did so in his Preaching,
This consideration hath prevailed with me, to put my hand into this (if I may so call it) divine Lottery of time, I mean this book of Revelation, and out of it to draw this Text, which whether it be a blank, or rather something that may be seasonable, when I have opened it, I shall leave it to your Wisdomes to judge.
This consideration hath prevailed with me, to put my hand into this (if I may so call it) divine Lottery of time, I mean this book of Revelation, and out of it to draw this Text, which whither it be a blank, or rather something that may be seasonable, when I have opened it, I shall leave it to your Wisdoms to judge.
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And truely such is this Prophesie of the Revelation, that were we but as well skil'd in this heavenly book, as some pretend they are in the book of heaven, it would not be difficult from out of it, to frame an exact Kalender of times,
And truly such is this Prophesy of the Revelation, that were we but as well skilled in this heavenly book, as Some pretend they Are in the book of heaven, it would not be difficult from out of it, to frame an exact Calendar of times,
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But as concerning the seasonablenesse of my Text, you may please to understand, the Holy Ghost doth wholy take up this sixteenth chapter, wherein it is, with the description of the seven Vialls, containing in them those seven last plagues, which are designed for the wasting,
But as Concerning the seasonableness of my Text, you may please to understand, the Holy Ghost does wholly take up this sixteenth chapter, wherein it is, with the description of the seven Vials, containing in them those seven last plagues, which Are designed for the wasting,
and having in the former part of the chapter dispatcht five of them, together with the severall graduall miseries they bring upon the Antichristian Kingdome, he proceeds forward in the words more immediately foregoing, with the description of the sixth, at the foot of which description, you have the words of my Text, Behold I come as a theef, blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, &c. Concerning therefore this Sixt Viall, because the account of it (as you easily perceive) will let you into the very bosome of the Text;
and having in the former part of the chapter dispatched five of them, together with the several gradual misery's they bring upon the Antichristian Kingdom, he proceeds forward in the words more immediately foregoing, with the description of the sixth, At the foot of which description, you have the words of my Text, Behold I come as a thief, blessed is he that watches, and Keepeth his garments, etc. Concerning Therefore this Sixt Vial, Because the account of it (as you Easily perceive) will let you into the very bosom of the Text;
by which drying up of Euphrates, some conceive is meant the drying up of the river indeed, some like thing whereunto we reade of, both in the Prophesies of Isaiah, and Zechariah, from whence not improbably this Scripture hath been borrowed.
by which drying up of Euphrates, Some conceive is meant the drying up of the river indeed, Some like thing whereunto we read of, both in the prophecies of Isaiah, and Zechariah, from whence not improbably this Scripture hath been borrowed.
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first Fruits, or whatever other course was taken, to bring in a flood of wealth into the See of Rome, all which continually flowing thereinto, afforded no lesse strength and security unto Rome, then Euphrates formerly did unto Babylon. Others not much varying from the former, conceive the Euphrates meanes nothing else but the slood of Popish Superstition and Idolatry, which then is dryed up,
First Fruits, or whatever other course was taken, to bring in a flood of wealth into the See of Room, all which continually flowing thereinto, afforded no less strength and security unto Room, then Euphrates formerly did unto Babylon. Others not much varying from the former, conceive the Euphrates means nothing Else but the slood of Popish Superstition and Idolatry, which then is dried up,
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Again, there are some that conceive the drying up of the Euphrates is the destruction of the Turk, who being brought in by the sixth Trumpet, is now taken away by the sixth Viall;
Again, there Are Some that conceive the drying up of the Euphrates is the destruction of the Turk, who being brought in by the sixth Trumpet, is now taken away by the sixth Vial;
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But whatsoever it mean, sure I am, Divines conceive, here is intended an Allusion, to the destruction of the Ancient Babylon; that looke as Cyrus drawing away the Euphrates that ran through the midst of it, whereby it being made passable to the Souldiers, entred the City and took it,
But whatsoever it mean, sure I am, Divines conceive, Here is intended an Allusion, to the destruction of the Ancient Babylon; that look as Cyrus drawing away the Euphrates that ran through the midst of it, whereby it being made passable to the Soldiers, entered the city and took it,
and so the drying up of the Euphrates then, was an immediate fore-runner of the destruction of that Babylon: in like manner (say they) the drying up of the Euphrates here mentioned, be it what it will be, must be an immediate fore runner of the destruction of Babylon Anti-christian.
and so the drying up of the Euphrates then, was an immediate forerunner of the destruction of that Babylon: in like manner (say they) the drying up of the Euphrates Here mentioned, be it what it will be, must be an immediate before runner of the destruction of Babylon Antichristian.
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This being so, the Romish Euphrates being dryed up, and so the Romish Babylon hasting amain towards its finall ruine, in this desperate lownesse of things,
This being so, the Romish Euphrates being dried up, and so the Romish Babylon hasting amain towards its final ruin, in this desperate lowness of things,
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for now indeed tis Desperata causa papatus, the Romish Antichrist sends abroad his Emissaries unto the Kings and Princes of the earth, to solicite their uttermost assistance to his sinking and desperate affaires;
for now indeed this Desperata causa Papacy, the Romish Antichrist sends abroad his Emissaries unto the Kings and Princes of the earth, to solicit their uttermost assistance to his sinking and desperate affairs;
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and while these Emissaries are now gone abroad, to draw in all that possibly they can to their party, the Text strikes in most opportunely, Behold I come as a theef, blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments, &c. As if the Holy Ghost in other words had said;
and while these Emissaries Are now gone abroad, to draw in all that possibly they can to their party, the Text strikes in most opportunely, Behold I come as a thief, blessed is he that watches and Keepeth his garments, etc. As if the Holy Ghost in other words had said;
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Now that the Antichristian Emissaries, are sent abroad to seduce, and draw whom they can, to assist their declining faction, let every one beware he be not drawn away and seduced.
Now that the Antichristian Emissaries, Are sent abroad to seduce, and draw whom they can, to assist their declining faction, let every one beware he be not drawn away and seduced.
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And in as much as we have seen in our times the Romish Antichrist in his declining condition, sending abroad his Emissaries to the Princes of the earth,
And in as much as we have seen in our times the Romish Antichrist in his declining condition, sending abroad his Emissaries to the Princes of the earth,
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1. To advertise us, that when we see Antichrist in his declining condition, sending forth seducing spirits to Kings and Princes, to incite them to take up Armes in his quarrell,
1. To advertise us, that when we see Antichrist in his declining condition, sending forth seducing spirits to Kings and Princes, to incite them to take up Arms in his quarrel,
And indeede this much I must needs say, That when it sounds harsh, and incongrous that Christ is said to steal away our garments, there's all the congruity in the world (as will appear hereafter) that these Antichristian Emissaries are said to steal away our garments.
And indeed this much I must needs say, That when it sounds harsh, and incongruous that christ is said to steal away our garments, there's all the congruity in the world (as will appear hereafter) that these Antichristian Emissaries Are said to steal away our garments.
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at least he sends abroad his Emissaries to solicite the Kings and people of the earth, to assist him with all the power that possibly they can make, about which time of these Emissaries going abroad, Christ warns us to expect his second comming,
At lest he sends abroad his Emissaries to solicit the Kings and people of the earth, to assist him with all the power that possibly they can make, about which time of these Emissaries going abroad, christ warns us to expect his second coming,
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but had he considered, that the going forth of these Popish Emissaries, and Christs preparing to his second comming had been syncronismes, things contemporary, it would have easily taken off that wonderment.
but had he considered, that the going forth of these Popish Emissaries, and Christ preparing to his second coming had been syncronismes, things contemporary, it would have Easily taken off that wonderment.
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And that they are contemporary, and withall that this comming of Christ here mentioned is no Analogie or resemblance onely of his comming (as many Divines contend) but Christs second comming indeed, appeares by these evidences.
And that they Are contemporary, and withal that this coming of christ Here mentioned is no Analogy or resemblance only of his coming (as many Divines contend) but Christ second coming indeed, appears by these evidences.
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So we read expresly in the 19. Chap. of this Prophesie, 19, 20, 21. verses, which verses are nothing else (in the judgement of best interpreters) then a description of the same battell, which here in our text preparation is making toward.
So we read expressly in the 19. Chap. of this Prophesy, 19, 20, 21. Verses, which Verses Are nothing Else (in the judgement of best Interpreters) then a description of the same battle, which Here in our text preparation is making towards.
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For in it, the beast and the fals Prophet are taken (that is, whole Antichrist is taken) and thrown alive into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone:
For in it, the beast and the falls Prophet Are taken (that is, Whole Antichrist is taken) and thrown alive into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone:
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Thus he warnes all that will live godly, that they prepare for persecution; as also all that do intend for heaven, that they expect through many tribulations to enter into it.
Thus he warns all that will live godly, that they prepare for persecution; as also all that do intend for heaven, that they expect through many tribulations to enter into it.
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And as concerning the danger of Christs sudden comming, as also of these seducing spirits of which the Text makes mention, here is not the first warning we have of them:
And as Concerning the danger of Christ sudden coming, as also of these seducing spirits of which the Text makes mention, Here is not the First warning we have of them:
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nay, when he was on earth he gave us intimation to this purpose, Take heed (says he, speaking expresly of these same matters) behold I have told you all things.
nay, when he was on earth he gave us intimation to this purpose, Take heed (Says he, speaking expressly of these same matters) behold I have told you all things.
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These you have from the former part of the Text, which it must suffice thus to have mentioned onely, my maine work lying in the latter part, which I now addresse my self unto,
These you have from the former part of the Text, which it must suffice thus to have mentioned only, my main work lying in the latter part, which I now address my self unto,
When Christs comming is at hand, and the Antichristian Emissaries are abroad, there's danger that many for want of watchfulnesse will loose their garments:
When Christ coming is At hand, and the Antichristian Emissaries Are abroad, there's danger that many for want of watchfulness will lose their garments:
I begin with the first of these, viz. When Christs comming is at hand, and the Popish Emissaries are abroad, there's danger that may through want of watchfulnesse will lose their garments.
I begin with the First of these, viz. When Christ coming is At hand, and the Popish Emissaries Are abroad, there's danger that may through want of watchfulness will loose their garments.
We finde therefore in the third chapter of this Prophesie, a mention made of white garments; Laodicea is there councelled to buy of Christ white raiment, or white garments:
We find Therefore in the third chapter of this Prophesy, a mention made of white garments; Laodicea is there counseled to buy of christ white raiment, or white garments:
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and tels us expresly, the fine linnen, the same with the garments about which we now enquire, it is NONLATINALPHABET the righteousnesses of the Saints:
and tells us expressly, the fine linen, the same with the garments about which we now inquire, it is the Righteousness of the Saints:
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To the former (as some well observe) the title NONLATINALPHABET is fitted, tis a pure garment this, wherein we appeare to God, without spot or wrinckle:
To the former (as Some well observe) the title is fitted, this a pure garment this, wherein we appear to God, without spot or wrinkle:
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and makes our conversation exceeding shining, and lovely in the eyes of men. The garment of imputed righteousnesse, covers our nakednesse from the sight of God:
and makes our Conversation exceeding shining, and lovely in the eyes of men. The garment of imputed righteousness, covers our nakedness from the sighed of God:
I conceive therefore, because the Text expresly mentions those Garments which do hide away our nakednesse from men, which the garments of Inherent righteousnes only do:
I conceive Therefore, Because the Text expressly mentions those Garments which do hide away our nakedness from men, which the garments of Inherent righteousness only doe:
therefore the garments of Inherent righteousnesse are specially meant in the Text: and integrity, innocency, faith, fulnesse, or if you will, faith and a good conscience:
Therefore the garments of Inherent righteousness Are specially meant in the Text: and integrity, innocency, faith, fullness, or if you will, faith and a good conscience:
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So we read in that 2. of Tim. 3. beginning, saith the Apostle, In the last dayes perillous times shall come, men shall be lovers of themselves, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, &c. To like purpose is 24. of Mat. 10, 11, 12. And then (saith Christ, speaking professedly of these times) shall many be offended, and betray on another, and hate one another;
So we read in that 2. of Tim. 3. beginning, Says the Apostle, In the last days perilous times shall come, men shall be lovers of themselves, Truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, etc. To like purpose is 24. of Mathew 10, 11, 12. And then (Says christ, speaking professedly of these times) shall many be offended, and betray on Another, and hate one Another;
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such flouds whereof were cast out after the Church, and so many thereby carried away, that then it was the whole world did wonder to see her self become Arrian.
such floods whereof were cast out After the Church, and so many thereby carried away, that then it was the Whole world did wonder to see her self become Arrian.
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when these are abroad should lose their garments, be cheated of their Integrity, if you will please to stay and take a Character or two of these same Emissaries, which are sent abroad to pillage men of them.
when these Are abroad should loose their garments, be cheated of their Integrity, if you will please to stay and take a Character or two of these same Emissaries, which Are sent abroad to pillage men of them.
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and are not your Priests and Jesuits such? fals not this Character most pat and apposite upon them? Is there any thing more unwearied, more active then they? Can any Spirits transforme themselves into more shapes than they? Souldiers, Merchants, Physitians, Gallants, Divines, what not? Are there any Guards their spirits cannot passe? Is there any place,
and Are not your Priests and Jesuits such? falls not this Character most pat and apposite upon them? Is there any thing more unwearied, more active then they? Can any Spirits transform themselves into more shapes than they? Soldiers, Merchant's, Physicians, Gallants, Divines, what not? are there any Guards their spirits cannot pass? Is there any place,
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yea though most secret, yea though Cabinet Councels, cannot these Jesuiticall Spirits work themselves into them? And need we go far to find an instance they have done so?
yea though most secret, yea though Cabinet Counsels, cannot these Jesuitical Spirits work themselves into them? And need we go Far to find an instance they have done so?
Out of the mouth of the Dragon ] that old crooked Serpent the Devill, and this perhaps is some prophane debaucht spirit, such a one as leads the Cavaliers, a Spirit which is more specially imployed to advance Sathans owne Kingdome.
Out of the Mouth of the Dragon ] that old crooked Serpent the devil, and this perhaps is Some profane debauched Spirit, such a one as leads the Cavaliers, a Spirit which is more specially employed to advance Satan's own Kingdom.
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Another of these proceeds out of the mouth of the Beast, that is (say Divines) the secular Antichrist, the House of Austria, and the Spaniard, and this Spirit possibly more directly intends the Spanish faction, and the advancement of that;
another of these proceeds out of the Mouth of the Beast, that is (say Divines) the secular Antichrist, the House of Austria, and the Spaniard, and this Spirit possibly more directly intends the Spanish faction, and the advancement of that;
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and is not much unlike that Spirit which over-rules our Enemies Councells at this day: The third proceeds out of the mouth of the false Prophet, that is, the Pope;
and is not much unlike that Spirit which overrules our Enemies Counsels At this day: The third proceeds out of the Mouth of the false Prophet, that is, the Pope;
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and perhaps this spirit is more especially to endeavour the promoting of Religion, I mean the Popish Religion, not much unlike that Spirit which now adayes possesses the Oxford Clergie.
and perhaps this Spirit is more especially to endeavour the promoting of Religion, I mean the Popish Religion, not much unlike that Spirit which now adays Possesses the Oxford Clergy.
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But yet withall consider, In regard these Spirits are compared to Froggs, which you know are Amphibia, can live in both Elements, we must not conceive them to be limited so to their respective imployments,
But yet withal Consider, In regard these Spirits Are compared to Frogs, which you know Are Amphibia, can live in both Elements, we must not conceive them to be limited so to their respective employments,
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And now me think I heare these croaking Froggs, and what they buzze into the years of these same Princes, me thinks I hear them thus a moaning Popery to them:
And now me think I hear these croaking Frogs, and what they buzz into the Years of these same Princes, me thinks I hear them thus a moaning Popery to them:
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Go up (say they) and prosper, Go up and prosper (as once those lying Spirits exited Ahab, and unto which it is not unlikely tis here alluded) Or should you not prevail, you can come in at pleasure,
Go up (say they) and prosper, Go up and prosper (as once those lying Spirits exited Ahab, and unto which it is not unlikely this Here alluded) Or should you not prevail, you can come in At pleasure,
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and are sent forth abroad on purpose to deceive, no marvell that many (when these are abroad) shall be deceived, and so lose their Garments. Thats a second Ground.
and Are sent forth abroad on purpose to deceive, no marvel that many (when these Are abroad) shall be deceived, and so loose their Garments. Thats a second Ground.
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is it not the evening of the world, doth it not grow late? and is not this then the time for these Froggs, these croaking creatures to come abroad? Besides, have we not seen Popery of later yeares at a great Ebbe,
is it not the evening of the world, does it not grow late? and is not this then the time for these Frogs, these croaking creatures to come abroad? Beside, have we not seen Popery of later Years At a great Ebb,
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and is it not then high time these Spirits be sent abroad, to call in all their friends, to help their sinking cause and party? Doth any yet make Question? pray read their Commission, see, are they not directed to the Kings of the Earth? and beloved I appeal to you, are not these Spirits familiar in Court at this day,
and is it not then high time these Spirits be sent abroad, to call in all their Friends, to help their sinking cause and party? Does any yet make Question? pray read their Commission, see, Are they not directed to the Kings of the Earth? and Beloved I appeal to you, Are not these Spirits familiar in Court At this day,
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and their Souldiery, with others, a Spirit of odious debauchtnesse, and prophanenesse? Again, are their instructions to seduce the Kings of the Earth to battell? and wo to us, have they not prevailed here in this Kingdome? have they not drawn the King into Armes,
and their Soldiery, with Others, a Spirit of odious debauchtnesse, and profaneness? Again, Are their instructions to seduce the Kings of the Earth to battle? and woe to us, have they not prevailed Here in this Kingdom? have they not drawn the King into Arms,
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and we experience the miseries following hereupon, every day more and more? Yet further, could we have once imagined, that so many of our Nobles, Gentry, Ministery;
and we experience the misery's following hereupon, every day more and more? Yet further, could we have once imagined, that so many of our Nobles, Gentry, Ministry;
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and Liberties, had not those deceiving Spirits been among us, and seduced them? Nay (Honoured Patriots) could it have been believed, that so many of your own Members, that are a choise and pickt number;
and Liberties, had not those deceiving Spirits been among us, and seduced them? Nay (Honoured Patriots) could it have been believed, that so many of your own Members, that Are a choice and picked number;
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and a company of rotten members could have done it) had they not been bewitched to it by these Spirits? And for you which hitherto have not been taken off, could any man have expected,
and a company of rotten members could have done it) had they not been bewitched to it by these Spirits? And for you which hitherto have not been taken off, could any man have expected,
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(Irelands war, and Irelands peace, with other such like instances) that yet there should be a sort of people remaining amongst us, that will beleeve there's nothing all this while-intended by them,
(Irelands war, and Irelands peace, with other such like instances) that yet there should be a sort of people remaining among us, that will believe there's nothing all this while-intended by them,
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And further, do we yet question whether these garment-takers have been among us? Whence then is it, I beseech you, that this man hath lost his integrity, tis gone;
And further, do we yet question whither these garment-takers have been among us? Whence then is it, I beseech you, that this man hath lost his integrity, this gone;
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and not send us fire, and fuell to encrease our burnings, that have lent them (I say not so much water) but of our bravest English blood to quench theirs.
and not send us fire, and fuel to increase our burnings, that have lent them (I say not so much water) but of our Bravest English blood to quench theirs.
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These unclean Spirits have once more crossed the Seas to try France; and I pray God the next Spring do not shew us how too too potent they have been in that Kingdome;
These unclean Spirits have once more crossed the Seas to try France; and I pray God the next Spring do not show us how too too potent they have been in that Kingdom;
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and men at this day not in more danger to be plundred of their Goods then of their Goodnesse; and no lesse cause to feare the risling of our Hearts, then of our Houses?
and men At this day not in more danger to be plundered of their Goods then of their goodness; and no less cause to Fear the risling of our Hearts, then of our Houses?
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and doth it not concern you to look about you? May you be sure, if promising you a Mahomets Paradise among them, all the sensuall joy, and pleasure imaginable;
and does it not concern you to look about you? May you be sure, if promising you a Mahomets Paradise among them, all the sensual joy, and pleasure imaginable;
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suggest, suppose you are slow, or false, or do them a dis-service, they punish none neither, they neither reward the greatest service, nor punish the greatest dis-service:
suggest, suppose you Are slow, or false, or do them a disservice, they Punish none neither, they neither reward the greatest service, nor Punish the greatest disservice:
and whereas before there was some encouragement to learning, and virtue, and such as were deserving might have attained the double honour of dignity and maintenance; now both are taken away;
and whereas before there was Some encouragement to learning, and virtue, and such as were deserving might have attained the double honour of dignity and maintenance; now both Are taken away;
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in short, they have drest their cause on purpose so like ours, that those two Socia's were not more mistaken in the * Comedie, than these two Causes are at this day by the vulgar people.
in short, they have dressed their cause on purpose so like ours, that those two Socia's were not more mistaken in the * Comedy, than these two Causes Are At this day by the Vulgar people.
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and doth it not concern you to look about you? what though you have perhaps repulsed these Spirits once, a second, a third time, it may be they have but left you as the father of them (Sathan I mean) left our Saviour;
and does it not concern you to look about you? what though you have perhaps repulsed these Spirits once, a second, a third time, it may be they have but left you as the father of them (Sathan I mean) left our Saviour;
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your subtile invisible things, such as can be, and live, and walk, among us, and we never the wiser? And though they do not directly set upon you themselves;
your subtle invisible things, such as can be, and live, and walk, among us, and we never the Wiser? And though they do not directly Set upon you themselves;
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if of an envious Spirit, then shew you others in a magnifying glasse; they have all respect, and honour heaped on them; you neglected, not lookt after:
if of an envious Spirit, then show you Others in a magnifying glass; they have all respect, and honour heaped on them; you neglected, not looked After:
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And let me tell you, If any through want of watchfulnesse, shall suffer these wily Spirits to take away their Garments, this great unhappinesse will certainly befall them, They shall walk naked, and men shall see their shame, for so my next Observation tels you.
And let me tell you, If any through want of watchfulness, shall suffer these wily Spirits to take away their Garments, this great unhappiness will Certainly befall them, They shall walk naked, and men shall see their shame, for so my next Observation tells you.
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When our first Parents had sinned, and so lost their Garments of Innocency, then it was that they became naked. And when that Israel had miscarried in the matter of the Calfe,
When our First Parents had sinned, and so lost their Garments of Innocency, then it was that they became naked. And when that Israel had miscarried in the matter of the Calf,
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he condescended, but afterward caused her to be stuck naked upon a stake, that all might see that shamefulnesse, which she to satisfie the lust of, was content to betray her Country.
he condescended, but afterwards caused her to be stuck naked upon a stake, that all might see that shamefulness, which she to satisfy the lust of, was content to betray her Country.
nay, how equall is it, that when all Apostacyimitates that of our first Parents in the likenesse of the sin, it should imitate it also in likenesse of the punishment,
nay, how equal is it, that when all Apostacyimitates that of our First Parents in the likeness of the since, it should imitate it also in likeness of the punishment,
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oh do not hearken to these Seducing Spirits, for if you do, they will rob you of all your Garments, and then you shall walk naked, and men will see your shame.
o do not harken to these Seducing Spirits, for if you do, they will rob you of all your Garments, and then you shall walk naked, and men will see your shame.
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or will the memory of any be so abhorr'd of after ages, as will the memory of those, who have so shamefully turned their backs upon the cause of Religion, and Publike Liberties.
or will the memory of any be so abhorred of After ages, as will the memory of those, who have so shamefully turned their backs upon the cause of Religion, and Public Liberties.
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and I have somewhere learned, A modest Matron hath chose to dye, to dye, I say of a secret disease, rather than he, who otherwayes could have cured her, should see her nakednesse.
and I have somewhere learned, A modest Matron hath chosen to die, to die, I say of a secret disease, rather than he, who otherways could have cured her, should see her nakedness.
And shall not this prevail upon you (most honoured worthies:) you are the Fathers of the Commonwealth, Oh suffer no cursed Cham, finding you a sleep, to steal away your Garments, and afterward come in and laugh at your nakednesse;
And shall not this prevail upon you (most honoured worthies:) you Are the Father's of the Commonwealth, O suffer no cursed Cham, finding you a sleep, to steal away your Garments, and afterwards come in and laugh At your nakedness;
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Is it Estate, why, I beseech you consider, though the Popish party will admit of sharers in the work, yet if they prevail, will they admit of sharers in the wages; and not rather do as the Lyon in the Fable, suffer other beasts to take the pray,
Is it Estate, why, I beseech you Consider, though the Popish party will admit of sharers in the work, yet if they prevail, will they admit of sharers in the wages; and not rather doe as the lion in the Fable, suffer other beasts to take the prey,
Or is it Fear? Why, do their worst, they can but kill the body; they can but at the uttermost throw down those mud walls, which but a little while longer, would have mouldred away, and fallen of themselves.
Or is it fear? Why, do their worst, they can but kill the body; they can but At the uttermost throw down those mud walls, which but a little while longer, would have mouldered away, and fallen of themselves.
yea a Flye can do as much, Pope Adrian (as tis storied) was choackt with a Flye. And shall we then fear either the threats or power of such as these? Nay rather then through fear forsak your Garments, do like those Roman Fathers, who when that Brennus, with his Gaules had entred their City, they every man put on their Robs, seat themselves in the market place,
yea a Fly can do as much, Pope Adrian (as this storied) was choked with a Fly. And shall we then Fear either the Treats or power of such as these? Nay rather then through Fear forsake your Garments, do like those Roman Father's, who when that Brennus, with his Gauls had entered their city, they every man put on their Robs, seat themselves in the market place,
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(Honourable, Beloved) I hope you are they shall make the Whore naked (such we read of in the following chapter) Oh! do not suffer her to make you naked: we read (I say) that some of these Western and Northern Nations shall do so,
(Honourable, beloved) I hope you Are they shall make the Whore naked (such we read of in the following chapter) Oh! do not suffer her to make you naked: we read (I say) that Some of these Western and Northern nations shall do so,
and why not you? Why may not you that have begun so happily, go on in laying open all her shame, till you have made that Romish whore utterly naked: but oh do not suffer her to come even with you,
and why not you? Why may not you that have begun so happily, go on in laying open all her shame, till you have made that Romish whore utterly naked: but o do not suffer her to come even with you,
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and after you have stript her, of her whorish Garments, suffer her by her Emissaries to strip you of your Robes of Righteousnesse: But carefully look to these, preserving faith, and a good Conscience;
and After you have stripped her, of her whorish Garments, suffer her by her Emissaries to strip you of your Robes of Righteousness: But carefully look to these, preserving faith, and a good Conscience;
I have shown you all along, a Christians Graces, are a Christians Garments: and so accordingly, he wants no Grace, that wants none of his Garments. If future Glory; This they are assured of, upon this expresse condition;
I have shown you all along, a Christians Graces, Are a Christians Garments: and so accordingly, he Wants no Grace, that Wants none of his Garments. If future Glory; This they Are assured of, upon this express condition;
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say to these lighter Spirits, as once Nehemiah: Why should not I be sad? and why should not my countenance be cast down? Oh hold your purposes of wearing mourning, while Church and State,
say to these lighter Spirits, as once Nehemiah: Why should not I be sad? and why should not my countenance be cast down? O hold your Purposes of wearing mourning, while Church and State,
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and all is in a state so mournfull; and be you sure when ever these shall put on gladnesse, you that have mourned with them, shall together with them put on the Garments of gladnesse also.
and all is in a state so mournful; and be you sure when ever these shall put on gladness, you that have mourned with them, shall together with them put on the Garments of gladness also.
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Oh, keepe your straiter garments, and let this consideration tye them close about you, that if you once begin to wear loose garments, it will not be long before you lose your Garments.
O, keep your straiter garments, and let this consideration tie them close about you, that if you once begin to wear lose garments, it will not be long before you loose your Garments.
and oh how happy we, if in those smaller things, wherein we cannot concentrate and fall in, at least wayes we would not fall out: did we but put on these Garments (I mean of Unity and Love) how easily would they cover a multitude of those fanlts, and differences that are among us.
and o how happy we, if in those smaller things, wherein we cannot concentrate and fallen in, At least ways we would not fallen out: did we but put on these Garments (I mean of Unity and Love) how Easily would they cover a multitude of those fanlts, and differences that Are among us.
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It is that which God and man calls for, God repeats it Justice, Justice; we ecchoing God, cry, Justice, Justice: and let me say, perhaps we should not see other Garments so much rol'd in blood, did we not see these so little.
It is that which God and man calls for, God repeats it justice, justice; we echoing God, cry, justice, justice: and let me say, perhaps we should not see other Garments so much rolled in blood, did we not see these so little.
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3. For fighting times, but that I speak to Councellors, rather then to Souldiers (though some of you are eminently both) I should perswade you look to Courage and Faithfulnesse.
3. For fighting times, but that I speak to Councillors, rather then to Soldiers (though Some of you Are eminently both) I should persuade you look to Courage and Faithfulness.
4. But then for treating times (if yet there may be such) I say for treating times, Wisedome, Integrity, Resolution, and never more need to keepe these close about you then at those times.
4. But then for treating times (if yet there may be such) I say for treating times, Wisdom, Integrity, Resolution, and never more need to keep these close about you then At those times.
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Oh be perswaded to keep your Garments, your mourning Garments, your Straiter Garments, your Church Garments, your State Garments, your fighting Garments, your treating Garments:
O be persuaded to keep your Garments, your mourning Garments, your Straiter Garments, your Church Garments, your State Garments, your fighting Garments, your treating Garments:
And when the time shall come that you must put off the Garments of this earthly Tabernacle, you shall be cloathed upon, with immortality, and glory, so the Text, Blessed is he that watcheth,
And when the time shall come that you must put off the Garments of this earthly Tabernacle, you shall be clothed upon, with immortality, and glory, so the Text, Blessed is he that watches,
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Fossis quidem jam peractis, Cyrus eum audusset celebrari Babilone festum quendam ejus modi die quo Babilonii omnes nocte tota potarent, & cominessaremur, quam primum eo die tenebrae accessissent, magna mortalium multitudine ad hibtta, forsarum estia versus amnem aperuit. Hoc quum factum esset, aqua noctu in fossas manabat, & alveus fluvii per urbem tendens, hominibus permeabilis esse caepit, &c. Xenoph. Cyrop. Hist. lib. 7. p. 190. Quod quam ita factum esset, Persae qui ad hoc ipsum in structi erant, per alveion unde flavius Euphrates abcesserat mediorum fere femorum tenus fortitur Babilenent itaroi•unt, Atque ita primo capta est Babilon, Herod. l. 1.
Fossis quidem jam peractis, Cyrus Eum audusset celebrari Babylon Festum quendam His modi die quo Babilonii omnes nocte tota potarent, & cominessaremur, quam primum eo die tenebrae accessissent, Magna mortalium multitudine ad hibtta, forsarum estia versus amnem aperuit. Hoc Whom factum esset, aqua noctu in fossas manabat, & alveus fluvii per urbem tendens, hominibus permeabilis esse Capet, etc. Xenoph Cyrop. Hist. lib. 7. p. 190. Quod quam ita factum esset, Persae qui ad hoc ipsum in structi Erant, per alveion unde flavius Euphrates abcesserat Medium fere femorum tenus fortitur Babilenent itaroi•unt, Atque ita primo Captivity est Babylon, Herod. l. 1.
Exod. 10. 23. Infoelix dicitur hoc Seculum exhaustum hominibus ingenio & doctima claris in quo nihil sere dignm memoria posteritatis gestum sit. Geneb. Chron.
Exod 10. 23. Infoelix dicitur hoc Seculum exhaustum hominibus ingenio & doctima Claris in quo nihil sere dignm memoria posteritatis gestum sit. Geneb. Chronicles
