The good-vvill of Him that dwelt in the bush: or, The extraordinary happinesse of living under an extraordinary providence. A sermon preached before the Right Honourable, the House of Lords, in the Abbey Church at Westminster, on Tuesday, Iuly 22. 1645. At their publike thanksgiving for the good successe given to the Parliaments forces, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax in the west. /
A SERMON PREACHED before the Right Honourable the House of LORDS, at their publike Thanksgiving, July 22. 1645. For the Routing of Generall Goring in the West, &c. DEUT. 33. 16. And for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush.
A SERMON PREACHED before the Right Honourable the House of LORDS, At their public Thanksgiving, July 22. 1645. For the Routing of General Goring in the West, etc. DEUTERONOMY. 33. 16. And for the good will of him that dwelled in the bush.
before he goeth up into the Mount, to take a view of the Land of promise, the land of Immanuel, in which prospect he had also the happinesse to see afarre off,
before he Goes up into the Mount, to take a view of the Land of promise, the land of Immanuel, in which prospect he had also the happiness to see afar off,
He doth first in this Chapter take his solemne farewell of the Tribes, leaving behinde him this other memorandum also, becoming a Prophet of the Lord, A summary of divine prophecies and promises, fore-shewing and fore-assuring them sundry providences of God in favour of them:
He does First in this Chapter take his solemn farewell of the Tribes, leaving behind him this other memorandum also, becoming a Prophet of the Lord, A summary of divine prophecies and promises, foreshowing and fore-assuring them sundry providences of God in favour of them:
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After a lofty stately preface, commanding attention, charming affection, be first layes his hands upon the head of every Tribe severally, dividing the blessing amongst them, to each according to the lot of God;
After a lofty stately preface, commanding attention, charming affection, be First lays his hands upon the head of every Tribe severally, dividing the blessing among them, to each according to the lot of God;
and then embracing them all altogether, he blesseth God, and blesseth himself together with them, rapt in admiration of God's glory and their happinesse, in regard of the goodnesse of God communicated with them;
and then embracing them all altogether, he Blesses God, and Blesses himself together with them, rapt in admiration of God's glory and their happiness, in regard of the Goodness of God communicated with them;
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There is none like to the God of Jesurun, who rideth on the Heavens for thy help, &c. Happy art thou, oh Israel, who is like unto thee, oh Jacob, saved by the Lord, the shield of thine helpe,
There is none like to the God of Jeshurun, who rides on the Heavens for thy help, etc. Happy art thou, o Israel, who is like unto thee, o Jacob, saved by the Lord, the shield of thine help,
and would be an unprofitable waste of time, either to shew the consent or the difference between this benediction of Moses, Deut. 33. and that prediction by Jacob, Gen. 49. or to state the questions,
and would be an unprofitable waste of time, either to show the consent or the difference between this benediction of Moses, Deuteronomy 33. and that prediction by Jacob, Gen. 49. or to state the questions,
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or wherefore Moses should crosse his hands, and preferre the younger before the elder when he comes to the sonnes of Jacob, by Rachel, Joseph and Berjamin, as the Patriarch did,
or Wherefore Moses should cross his hands, and prefer the younger before the elder when he comes to the Sons of Jacob, by Rachel, Joseph and Berjamin, as the Patriarch did,
For though Interpreters do generally no otherwise look upon it, then as the spring and fountain whence all the rest do flow, expounding it by Gen. 49. 25. By the God of thy father who shall blesse thee, &c. and it must be granted a truth;
For though Interpreters do generally not otherwise look upon it, then as the spring and fountain whence all the rest do flow, expounding it by Gen. 49. 25. By the God of thy father who shall bless thee, etc. and it must be granted a truth;
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that the blessings of the Heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the brest and the wombe (which are the other part of the legacie of Joseph ) be all by the good will of God.
that the blessings of the Heaven above, blessings of the deep that lies under, blessings of the breast and the womb (which Are the other part of the legacy of Joseph) be all by the good will of God.
Yet it may well be denied to be the truth held forth in this Text, doubtlesse something divers from all those, some singular thing in the failing of them, supplying their absence, recompensing that want, is intended by the Holy Ghost here, viz ▪ deliverance in trouble,
Yet it may well be denied to be the truth held forth in this Text, doubtless something diverse from all those, Some singular thing in the failing of them, supplying their absence, recompensing that want, is intended by the Holy Ghost Here, videlicet ▪ deliverance in trouble,
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3. The other word also translated dwelling, may import such a dwelling, as when the cloud abode on the Tent of the Congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle:
3. The other word also translated Dwelling, may import such a Dwelling, as when the cloud Abided on the Tent of the Congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle:
a residence in grace and power, testified by some open manifestation worthy the majesty of God, a neighbourhood or neernesse for protection and safeguard in a glorious way,
a residence in grace and power, testified by Some open manifestation worthy the majesty of God, a neighbourhood or nearness for protection and safeguard in a glorious Way,
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for the more apt expression of the mysterie and manifestation of the miracle.) A Briar, a most contemptible and combustible shrub, all on a light flame,
for the more apt expression of the mystery and manifestation of the miracle.) A Briar, a most contemptible and combustible shrub, all on a Light flame,
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Unto that gracious providence figured and promised in that apparition, Moses hath an eye in this Text, praying the like for Josephs posterity in like case of hazard and danger,
Unto that gracious providence figured and promised in that apparition, Moses hath an eye in this Text, praying the like for Josephs posterity in like case of hazard and danger,
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or to restrain it to the Prophecie of Ahijah to Jeroboam, as some other expositors, because he had rule over the charge of the house of Joseph, is altogether unwarrantable, if not absurd.
or to restrain it to the Prophecy of Ahijah to Jeroboam, as Some other expositors, Because he had Rule over the charge of the house of Joseph, is altogether unwarrantable, if not absurd.
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A peculiar extraordinary providence in favour of a wretched people, in whom is neither might nor worth, is an extraordinary peculiar blessing, both the whole series and webb of such a providence,
A peculiar extraordinary providence in favour of a wretched people, in whom is neither might nor worth, is an extraordinary peculiar blessing, both the Whole series and web of such a providence,
if then the Lord will make offer and tender of his good will, and one may discerne in his workes, in his waies a gracious propensitie and purpose to redeem,
if then the Lord will make offer and tender of his good will, and one may discern in his works, in his ways a gracious propensity and purpose to Redeem,
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though in the prosecution thereof there be such various and uneven dispensations of providence, as may give occasion to the enemy to be hardned and insolent,
though in the prosecution thereof there be such various and uneven dispensations of providence, as may give occasion to the enemy to be hardened and insolent,
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and the meanwhile continue to protect, and repeate, and multiply wonders in favour of his people, to the confusion of the adversary, it must be confessed a very great mercy, transcending the good of peace and plenty.
and the meanwhile continue to Pact, and repeat, and multiply wonders in favour of his people, to the confusion of the adversary, it must be confessed a very great mercy, transcending the good of peace and plenty.
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Though that may be doubted which some have affirmed, that the brightnesse of the flame of the fire in the bush, did darken the brightnesse of the Sunne at noon-day;
Though that may be doubted which Some have affirmed, that the brightness of the flame of the fire in the bush, did darken the brightness of the Sun At noonday;
What ever the opinions of vain men may be concerning this thing, yet all those who have stood on the same side, with the Spirit and word of God, have ever been of this judgement.
What ever the opinions of vain men may be Concerning this thing, yet all those who have stood on the same side, with the Spirit and word of God, have ever been of this judgement.
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And hath given us such deliverance as this? Why what was this deliverance, that he could not finde words to expresse it? 'Twas but a deliverance in the shell, barely disclosed, deliverance in the blade, not the ear, in the spring, not the harvest, they could not then eat of the fruit of it;
And hath given us such deliverance as this? Why what was this deliverance, that he could not find words to express it? 'Twas but a deliverance in the shell, barely disclosed, deliverance in the blade, not the ear, in the spring, not the harvest, they could not then eat of the fruit of it;
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more persons had fallen in some one battell before the captivity, then were inrolled at their returne from Babylon; David alone of his own proper good, had contributed more to the building of the first Temple, then the whole Congregation together were able to offer towards the reedifying of the second:
more Persons had fallen in Some one battle before the captivity, then were enrolled At their return from Babylon; David alone of his own proper good, had contributed more to the building of the First Temple, then the Whole Congregation together were able to offer towards the re-edifying of the second:
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Proclamations had been issued in their behalfe, some liberty granted by Cyrus, some additionall enlargement by his successours, some speciall providences had been dispensed in answer of their prayers, a door of hope was opened;
Proclamations had been issued in their behalf, Some liberty granted by Cyrus, Some additional enlargement by his Successors, Some special providences had been dispensed in answer of their Prayers, a door of hope was opened;
but there were many adversaries, and they daily wrestled with many difficulties and discouragements, even among themselves were found many wicked and ill affected persons;
but there were many Adversaries, and they daily wrestled with many difficulties and discouragements, even among themselves were found many wicked and ill affected Persons;
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for if the former words, vers. 12, 13, 14. and part of the 15. That our children, &c. Happy is that people that is in such a case, be the wish and boast of the vain men mentioned, vers. 11th? then he opposeth those last of his own to theirs,
for if the former words, vers. 12, 13, 14. and part of the 15. That our children, etc. Happy is that people that is in such a case, be the wish and boast of the vain men mentioned, vers. 11th? then he Opposeth those last of his own to theirs,
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whose soever the words be, without controversie he gives the precedencieto that for which he had first prayed, viz. an extraordinary providence towards him in times of trouble:
whose soever the words be, without controversy he gives the precedencieto that for which he had First prayed, viz. an extraordinary providence towards him in times of trouble:
Bow the Heavens, O God, and come down, send thine hand from above, rid me and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children, whose mouth talketh of vanity,
Bow the Heavens, Oh God, and come down, send thine hand from above, rid me and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children, whose Mouth talketh of vanity,
but the priviledge of protection and deliverance in troublesome times (while God teacheth the hands to warre and the fingers to fight, while God becomes the goodnesse, fortresse, tower, deliverer and shield of his servants, subduing and scattering their enemies before them.
but the privilege of protection and deliverance in troublesome times (while God Teaches the hands to war and the fingers to fight, while God becomes the Goodness, fortress, tower, deliverer and shield of his Servants, subduing and scattering their enemies before them.
and its meaning easily discernable, an ordinary capacitie will reach it, especially if but imagine the man of God now upon the mount of contemplation (as we finde him in the next Chapter on the top of Nebo ) looking round about him on the course of Gods providence in Egypt, in the wildernesse,
and its meaning Easily discernible, an ordinary capacity will reach it, especially if but imagine the man of God now upon the mount of contemplation (as we find him in the next Chapter on the top of Nebo) looking round about him on the course of God's providence in Egypt, in the Wilderness,
and in the land in times of distresse, and giving liberty to his heart with contentment and gladnesse to feed upon the good things, the manifold good folded up in that blessed state, wherein the Lord did more immediately and openly interest himselfe in their cause, in every difficulty and against all opposition, either miraculously in the want and absence of means, supplying and saving-by himselfe;
and in the land in times of distress, and giving liberty to his heart with contentment and gladness to feed upon the good things, the manifold good folded up in that blessed state, wherein the Lord did more immediately and openly Interest himself in their cause, in every difficulty and against all opposition, either miraculously in the want and absence of means, supplying and saving-by himself;
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or marvellously in the insufficiencie and disproportion of means, commanding an efficacie, and creating an issue beside their thought, beyond their expectation, to their advantage and priviledge, especially in the hazard of warre;
or marvellously in the insufficiency and disproportion of means, commanding an efficacy, and creating an issue beside their Thought, beyond their expectation, to their advantage and privilege, especially in the hazard of war;
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The multitude, the variety, the world of mercies mingled with judgements, the abundance, the infinite of good put into their hands, dropt into their mouthes by the gracious and glorious administrations of providence.
The multitude, the variety, the world of Mercies mingled with Judgments, the abundance, the infinite of good put into their hands, dropped into their mouths by the gracious and glorious administrations of providence.
Oh the excellence, the lustre of the prerogative of such a people above all other nations, outshining the seeming cloudinesse and uncomfortablenesse of their unsetled distracted condition!
O the excellence, the lustre of the prerogative of such a people above all other Nations, Outshining the seeming cloudiness and uncomfortableness of their unsettled distracted condition!
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They perhaps may sometimes thinke themselves in a worse estate then other men, because of the diminution and obstruction of their ordinary liberties, by the want of common accommodations and conveniences;
They perhaps may sometime think themselves in a Worse estate then other men, Because of the diminution and obstruction of their ordinary Liberties, by the want of Common accommodations and conveniences;
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its impossible to set forth the excellencie of their priviledge, words will not expresse it, the minde cannot fathom it, admiration cannot reach it. Oh the happinesse, &c.
its impossible to Set forth the excellency of their privilege, words will not express it, the mind cannot fathom it, admiration cannot reach it. O the happiness, etc.
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But we may well set aside particular witnesses, for there are three or four things in Scripture that we cannot lightly passe by without observation, which corroborate the testimony produced.
But we may well Set aside particular Witnesses, for there Are three or four things in Scripture that we cannot lightly pass by without observation, which corroborate the testimony produced.
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First, This blessing is the blessing of the promises, mostly the matter of Gods promises, speciall solemne promises, other things are the object of mens wishes and desires;
First, This blessing is the blessing of the promises, mostly the matter of God's promises, special solemn promises, other things Are the Object of men's wishes and Desires;
but if God saw cause at any time to fore-acquaint his people with his good will, about the concernements of their outward temporall estates, the prophecie and the promise are usually of these,
but if God saw cause At any time to foreacquaint his people with his good will, about the concernments of their outward temporal estates, the prophecy and the promise Are usually of these,
Anniversary festivals were instituted and solemnized, divers monuments erected, names given to persons and places, proverbiall speeches taken up, records kept, Journals, Annals, Chronicles written of them;
Anniversary festivals were instituted and solemnized, diverse monuments erected, names given to Persons and places, proverbial Speeches taken up, records kept, Journals, Annals, Chronicles written of them;
as of the story of those who gave themselves to mechanick and secular imployments, 1 Chron. 4. 22. These are ancient; or obsolete things, things held unworthy of memory, there were no memorials of them;
as of the story of those who gave themselves to mechanic and secular employments, 1 Chronicles 4. 22. These Are ancient; or obsolete things, things held unworthy of memory, there were no memorials of them;
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for they otherwaies blessed the God of their mercies for these then for other blessings, they celebrated the praise of God in these Psalmes and songs of thanksgiving, with all largenesse of heart and elegancie of speech:
for they otherways blessed the God of their Mercies for these then for other blessings, they celebrated the praise of God in these Psalms and songs of thanksgiving, with all largeness of heart and elegancy of speech:
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But when the holy men of God made recognition of the wonders and advantages of an extraordinary providence, they spake in such straines (not of fancie,
But when the holy men of God made recognition of the wonders and advantages of an extraordinary providence, they spoke in such strains (not of fancy,
His workes are wonders, wondrous workes, mighty acts, terrible deeds, such as declare his greatnesse, as shew the glorious honour of his majesty, the glorious majesty of his Kingdome:
His works Are wonders, wondrous works, mighty acts, terrible Deeds, such as declare his greatness, as show the glorious honour of his majesty, the glorious majesty of his Kingdom:
and every tongue to confesse to him We may read his Name in Capitall flourishing letters, written as with a Sunne beame, glorious in holinesse, fearfull in praises, doing wonders.
and every tongue to confess to him We may read his Name in Capital flourishing letters, written as with a Sun beam, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders.
We may behold him as a man of warre, in his compleat bright armour, as a King in his royall robes, glorious in his apparell; He saw, and there was no man,
We may behold him as a man of war, in his complete bright armour, as a King in his royal robes, glorious in his apparel; He saw, and there was no man,
Then he convinceth and humbleth them, purgeth away their drosse, takes away their sinne, washeth their filth, their bloud, and refineth them by the spirit of judgement,
Then he Convinces and Humbleth them, Purgeth away their dross, Takes away their sin, washes their filth, their blood, and refineth them by the Spirit of judgement,
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Secondly, In that time also the Lord dealeth out the best blessings of the left hand, the most beneficiall mercies, deliverances: indeed all providence, in such a season, is deliverance; so Ezra looks upon it;
Secondly, In that time also the Lord deals out the best blessings of the left hand, the most beneficial Mercies, Deliverances: indeed all providence, in such a season, is deliverance; so Ezra looks upon it;
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and so the Psalmist confesseth, in Psal. 136. (a Psalme that hath none like it in all the Psalter,) while he summes up all the story of Gods extraordinary gracious providence in this acknowledgement, And hath redeemed us from our enemies,
and so the Psalmist Confesses, in Psalm 136. (a Psalm that hath none like it in all the Psalter,) while he sums up all the story of God's extraordinary gracious providence in this acknowledgement, And hath redeemed us from our enemies,
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ye cannot look upon deliverances as single kindnesses, they are pregnant mercies full of good, have many mercies in the wombe, and bring forth abundantly.
you cannot look upon Deliverances as single Kindnesses, they Are pregnant Mercies full of good, have many Mercies in the womb, and bring forth abundantly.
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2. They are the most acceptable, refreshing, reviving mercies, like a bright shining after rain, hot gleams in uneven weather between showres, the brightest beams, and of strongest influence;
2. They Are the most acceptable, refreshing, reviving Mercies, like a bright shining After rain, hight gleams in uneven weather between showers, the Brightest beams, and of Strongest influence;
he put his hands to his mouth, and his eyes were enlightned; like the water Sampson dranke in his faintnesse, when he had drunke his spirit came again,
he put his hands to his Mouth, and his eyes were enlightened; like the water Sampson drank in his faintness, when he had drunk his Spirit Come again,
now they that love oyl, tell us, that pure oyl is to the taste, as clear glasse to the eye, it receiveth much of its favour from that wherewith its mingled,
now they that love oil, tell us, that pure oil is to the taste, as clear glass to the eye, it receives much of its favour from that wherewith its mingled,
4. They are the most present convincing testimonies of Gods grace, such as bring along with them the clearest and fullest revelation of divine favour:
4. They Are the most present convincing testimonies of God's grace, such as bring along with them the Clearest and Fullest Revelation of divine favour:
8. They are set off with such a foyle as render them far the more amiable and acceptable, viz. the sense of misery, the fear of ruine, the unquietnes and perplexity of a misgiving minde, held in continuall doubt and suspence, a very manifold uncomfortable darkenesse, which prepares the heart (as the rubbing of a bladder) to receive good of God with more enlarged affections,
8. They Are Set off with such a foil as render them Far the more amiable and acceptable, viz. the sense of misery, the Fear of ruin, the unquietness and perplexity of a misgiving mind, held in continual doubt and suspense, a very manifold uncomfortable darkness, which prepares the heart (as the rubbing of a bladder) to receive good of God with more enlarged affections,
yet according to their infirmity and necessity, which, by reason of manifold tentations, require frequent, repeated and multiplied tokens of his dwelling amongst them in good will.
yet according to their infirmity and necessity, which, by reason of manifold tentations, require frequent, repeated and multiplied tokens of his Dwelling among them in good will.
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All these things may be seen by the light of the flame in the bush, they may be all read in the story, whereof the vision, to which the Text refers, was the praelude:
All these things may be seen by the Light of the flame in the bush, they may be all read in the story, whereof the vision, to which the Text refers, was the praelude:
And by all these laid together, its very evident, that if the good things of prosperity may be wished•, yet the excellent things of adversity are and ought to be admited;
And by all these laid together, its very evident, that if the good things of Prosperity may be wished•, yet the excellent things of adversity Are and ought to be admitted;
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and if there be any thing worth the name of a blessing to be found here below in the valley of change, it is then when we are in the valley of straits under a cloud,
and if there be any thing worth the name of a blessing to be found Here below in the valley of change, it is then when we Are in the valley of straits under a cloud,
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for as the state of the Church and people of God, some years since, was not unlike to that which was figured in the smoaking furnace which was shewed to Abraham, when horrour and darkenesse had fallen upon him at the going down of the Sunne;
for as the state of the Church and people of God, Some Years since, was not unlike to that which was figured in the smoking furnace which was showed to Abraham, when horror and darkness had fallen upon him At the going down of the Sun;
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so the late and present providences of God are not unanswerable to that which was shadowed in the vision which Moses saw, when God appeared to him in a flame of fire in the bramble;
so the late and present providences of God Are not unanswerable to that which was shadowed in the vision which Moses saw, when God appeared to him in a flame of fire in the bramble;
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The fury of the battel hath been poured upon us, and it hath set us on fire round about; and behold ▪ by the goodnesse of our God, glorious in holinesse, dreadfull in praises, doing wonders, we are not destroyed, we are miraculously saved (for God worketh miracles in our preservation,
The fury of the battle hath been poured upon us, and it hath Set us on fire round about; and behold ▪ by the Goodness of our God, glorious in holiness, dreadful in praises, doing wonders, we Are not destroyed, we Are miraculously saved (for God works Miracles in our preservation,
and though it cannot be said of us, as of the three children when they were in the furnace, where the fire had no power upon them, that the hair of our head is not singed ▪ nor the colour of our coats changed,
and though it cannot be said of us, as of the three children when they were in the furnace, where the fire had no power upon them, that the hair of our head is not singed ▪ nor the colour of our coats changed,
yet verily God is amongst us, and there hath been a loosing of our bond, an enlargement of our liberties, and we have received great deliverance in our trouble;
yet verily God is among us, and there hath been a losing of our bound, an enlargement of our Liberties, and we have received great deliverance in our trouble;
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ond though the heart of the King be not effectually moved, either towards God or his servants, to make such an observation, acknowledgement and decree,
and though the heart of the King be not effectually moved, either towards God or his Servants, to make such an observation, acknowledgement and Decree,
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and we are incouraged to wait the returne of our prayers, and doubt not but the wrath of man shall praise the Lord, and the remainder of wrath will he restrain.
and we Are encouraged to wait the return of our Prayers, and doubt not but the wrath of man shall praise the Lord, and the remainder of wrath will he restrain.
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God hath done great things for us already, in preventing, disappointing and disposing of counsels and force, besides and beyond the intendment and expectation of men,
God hath done great things for us already, in preventing, disappointing and disposing of Counsels and force, beside and beyond the intendment and expectation of men,
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but to observe before you some few considerable testimonies of the good will of God dwelling with us as when he dwelt in the bush, that our hearts may thereby be the better prepared for his praises.
but to observe before you Some few considerable testimonies of the good will of God Dwelling with us as when he dwelled in the bush, that our hearts may thereby be the better prepared for his praises.
It is now more then manifest, that Rome and Hell had long since taken crafty counsell, by working wisely to extirpate all protestant Religion, to strangle all the male children of the Church at the very birth, to drown all masculine profession,
It is now more then manifest, that Room and Hell had long since taken crafty counsel, by working wisely to extirpate all protestant Religion, to strangle all the male children of the Church At the very birth, to drown all masculine profession,
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and to leave alive nothing but a loose effeminate forme of godlinesse without the power, that the Papal Monarchy might be absolute, that Babylon the great, the mother of fornications and abominations of the earth, that great mistresse of superstitions and wicked arts, to besot the spirits of people with her love, might again sit upon the waters, have dominion over the multitudes and Nations;
and to leave alive nothing but a lose effeminate Form of godliness without the power, that the Papal Monarchy might be absolute, that Babylon the great, the mother of fornications and abominations of the earth, that great mistress of superstitions and wicked arts, to besot the spirits of people with her love, might again fit upon the waters, have dominion over the Multitudes and nations;
and is worshipped, might as God sit in the temple of God ▪ might lord it in the Church over the consciences of men, the people of God enslaved to do his drudgery, for his advantage. This was Romes master-piece.
and is worshipped, might as God fit in the temple of God ▪ might lord it in the Church over the Consciences of men, the people of God enslaved to do his drudgery, for his advantage. This was Romes masterpiece.
For as for that other (whereof we have more sense) the dissolving of our Laws, the introducing of an Arbitrary governement, the divesting us of our liberties and priviledges,
For as for that other (whereof we have more sense) the dissolving of our Laws, the introducing of an Arbitrary government, the divesting us of our Liberties and privileges,
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and the attempts to disable us from ever getting the yokes from off our necks, it was but a designe on the by, a device, a bribe wherewith to caiole and hire the Court to their party.
and the attempts to disable us from ever getting the yokes from off our necks, it was but a Design on the by, a device, a bribe wherewith to caiole and hire the Court to their party.
and the heart was deep, by the piety of what mid wives were we saved alive in those times? what secret friends had we, that either counter-wrought their designes,
and the heart was deep, by the piety of what mid wives were we saved alive in those times? what secret Friends had we, that either counter-wrought their designs,
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Who remembers not the flattery of Prerogative by the Prelaticall faction, and all to humour the Royall power into an opinion of necessity of advancing the Miter for the support of the Crown? the artifices of the Prelates for the adulterating of the doctrine of the Gospel, by Arminianisme and Popery;
Who remembers not the flattery of Prerogative by the Prelatical faction, and all to humour the Royal power into an opinion of necessity of advancing the Miter for the support of the Crown? the artifices of the Prelates for the adulterating of the Doctrine of the Gospel, by Arminianism and Popery;
the discountenancing of all vigorous profession, by branding it with the term of Puritanisme; and though they commonly coupled a Papist and a Puritane together in all their declamations;
the discountenancing of all vigorous profession, by branding it with the term of Puritanism; and though they commonly coupled a Papist and a Puritan together in all their declamations;
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We have not forgotten what snares they laid for tender consciences, by pressing the reading the book of Sports, by urging subscriptions to their new injunctions, by framing the Oath, &c.
We have not forgotten what snares they laid for tender Consciences, by pressing the reading the book of Sports, by urging Subscriptions to their new injunctions, by framing the Oath, etc.
how insolently and with scorne they drave away those which came to complain, and how violently they pursued those which fled from under their jurisdiction;
how insolently and with scorn they drave away those which Come to complain, and how violently they pursued those which fled from under their jurisdiction;
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and send to deliver us? Did we so much as understand the drift and depth of those designes then on foot? the methods, the arts and wiles of those powers and spirituall wickednesses in high places, with whom we then wrestled? Were we duly sensible of the dangers wherein we were, of the hazards which we ranne?
and send to deliver us? Did we so much as understand the drift and depth of those designs then on foot? the methods, the arts and wiles of those Powers and spiritual Wickednesses in high places, with whom we then wrestled? Were we duly sensible of the dangers wherein we were, of the hazards which we ran?
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And as he, whose Name is Wonderfull, did wonderfully in the first turning of the wheel, in like manner he hath wrought gloriously for his Names sake, in the whole carriage and advancing of his great worke of preservation and deliverance:
And as he, whose Name is Wonderful, did wonderfully in the First turning of the wheel, in like manner he hath wrought gloriously for his Names sake, in the Whole carriage and advancing of his great work of preservation and deliverance:
When God began to worke his signes among us, did we understand that he meant to give us such deliverance as this? did we imagine those things possible, which our eyes have been made to see?
When God began to work his Signs among us, did we understand that he meant to give us such deliverance as this? did we imagine those things possible, which our eyes have been made to see?
when the Service-book was read at Edenborough, did we dream that by that means (as was hinted in the morning) all the Bishops in the three Kingdomes should be set besides the cushion?
when the Service book was read At Edinburgh, did we dream that by that means (as was hinted in the morning) all the Bishops in the three Kingdoms should be Set beside the cushion?
did those Incendiaries, who blew that coal, intend to gather the people of these Kingdomes to the battell of the Lord, against Antichrist and his Popish Priests? and when there was an appearance of warre, was it probable that that little cloud in the North should have risen against the winde,
did those Incendiaries, who blew that coal, intend to gather the people of these Kingdoms to the battle of the Lord, against Antichrist and his Popish Priests? and when there was an appearance of war, was it probable that that little cloud in the North should have risen against the wind,
In the beginning of this Parliament, when the manifold oppressions and grievances of the Church and Kingdome began to be represented by petitions, who did imagine there had been such a blessing in that cluster? that that despised day of small things, should have been prolonged,
In the beginning of this Parliament, when the manifold oppressions and grievances of the Church and Kingdom began to be represented by petitions, who did imagine there had been such a blessing in that cluster? that that despised day of small things, should have been prolonged,
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In the beginning of this summer, at the time when Kings go forth to battel, what likelihood was there of so many daies of rejoycing in so short a space;
In the beginning of this summer, At the time when Kings go forth to battle, what likelihood was there of so many days of rejoicing in so short a Molle;
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and such like circumstances being changed, the late and present waies of our God amongst us, be not like to those which Moses looks at in this Prophecie:
and such like Circumstances being changed, the late and present ways of our God among us, be not like to those which Moses looks At in this Prophecy:
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Hath he smitten us as he smote those that smote us? or are we slaine according to the slaughter of them that are slain by us? They have been many times lift up for their greater fall,
Hath he smitten us as he smote those that smote us? or Are we slain according to the slaughter of them that Are slave by us? They have been many times lift up for their greater fallen,
and while they are left to themselves, to abuse the providences of God to the exciting and inflaming of their own animosity, the enraging of their spirits,
and while they Are left to themselves, to abuse the providences of God to the exciting and Inflaming of their own animosity, the enraging of their spirits,
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True it is, there is no such Prophet amongst us, to whom God speaks face to face, as he did to Moses, that can reveal the secrets of Gods counsel, concerning the circumstances of the manner and end of this unnaturall warre;
True it is, there is no such Prophet among us, to whom God speaks face to face, as he did to Moses, that can reveal the secrets of God's counsel, Concerning the Circumstances of the manner and end of this unnatural war;
but great is the company of Preachers that interpret the revealed will of God, concerning our duty and the waies of our salvation ▪ which is more necessary and more profitable for us to know;
but great is the company of Preachers that interpret the revealed will of God, Concerning our duty and the ways of our salvation ▪ which is more necessary and more profitable for us to know;
neither is there any one singular person, that is such an eminent mediatour as Moses was, that can fall down before the Lord 40 daies and 40 nights together, and neither eat bread or drinke water,
neither is there any one singular person, that is such an eminent Mediator as Moses was, that can fallen down before the Lord 40 days and 40 nights together, and neither eat bred or drink water,
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The power and the wisedome of God, who is wonderfull in counsell, and excellent in working ▪ hath been very glorious in a world of providences in favour of us every where;
The power and the Wisdom of God, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working ▪ hath been very glorious in a world of providences in favour of us every where;
We are a froward and perverse generation, we do not receive correction, we are sick of our remedies, impatient of our cure, discontented with our mercies, murmuring at our deliverance, lingring back in our hearts to our former bondage, not beleeving the Lord for all the signes which he hath shewed amongst us;
We Are a froward and perverse generation, we do not receive correction, we Are sick of our remedies, impatient of our cure, discontented with our Mercies, murmuring At our deliverance, lingering back in our hearts to our former bondage, not believing the Lord for all the Signs which he hath showed among us;
but gives us liberty to humble our souls and pray before him, and suffers himselfe to be intreated, and proclaimes his Name, The Lord, the Lord gracious and mercifull, slow to wrath, abundant in goodnesse and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, pardoning iniquity, transgression and sin,
but gives us liberty to humble our Souls and pray before him, and suffers himself to be entreated, and proclaims his Name, The Lord, the Lord gracious and merciful, slow to wrath, abundant in Goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, pardoning iniquity, Transgression and since,
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but together with the smoak of the furnace, a lamp hath been seen to walke between the divided pieces, many evident testimonies of the goodnesse of our God condescending in the remembrance of his Covenant, to walke amongst us in paths of mercy and truth.
but together with the smoke of the furnace, a lamp hath been seen to walk between the divided Pieces, many evident testimonies of the Goodness of our God condescending in the remembrance of his Covenant, to walk among us in paths of mercy and truth.
like the spirit moving upon the waters at the creation, it is refreshing, reviving, and we hope refining and reforming, or at least preparing for the production of order and peace with truth;
like the Spirit moving upon the waters At the creation, it is refreshing, reviving, and we hope refining and reforming, or At least preparing for the production of order and peace with truth;
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Come and see the work of the Lord (what desolation shall I say, nay rather) what prevention of desolation, what preservation he hath wrought in the Land:
Come and see the work of the Lord (what desolation shall I say, nay rather) what prevention of desolation, what preservation he hath wrought in the Land:
There is desolation, I confesse, and great terriblenesse in the desolation, but there is abundance of goodnesse outshining it, in the extraordinary wayes and workings of deliverance by the good will of our God.
There is desolation, I confess, and great terribleness in the desolation, but there is abundance of Goodness Outshining it, in the extraordinary ways and workings of deliverance by the good will of our God.
How precious should the thoughts of God in all of it be unto us? Who so is wise will consider these things, and he shall understand the loving kindnesse of the Lord.
How precious should the thoughts of God in all of it be unto us? Who so is wise will Consider these things, and he shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord.
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and pause and dwell upon the contemplation, with meditation, with deep and serious consideration, with all intension and elevation of the heart alwaies.
and pause and dwell upon the contemplation, with meditation, with deep and serious consideration, with all intention and elevation of the heart always.
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indeed there is no praise comely, proportionable to the transcendent excellency of Gods majesty, but admiration, praise waiteth upon thee, saith the Psalmist;
indeed there is no praise comely, proportionable to the transcendent excellency of God's majesty, but admiration, praise waits upon thee, Says the Psalmist;
or as the Hebrew more significantly hath it, praise is silent, or silence before thee; it is impossible to comprehend, much lesse to expresse all that belongeth to his praise:
or as the Hebrew more significantly hath it, praise is silent, or silence before thee; it is impossible to comprehend, much less to express all that belongeth to his praise:
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Who can utter all the mighty acts of the Lord? who can sh•w forth all his praise? as the bright shining of the Sun beams in a reflection by a glasse is far lesse then the lustre of the Sun it self;
Who can utter all the mighty acts of the Lord? who can sh•w forth all his praise? as the bright shining of the Sun beams in a reflection by a glass is Far less then the lustre of the Sun it self;
the best praise of his providence, is humble acknowledgement with reverence and adoration; Let us therefore praise him according to his excellent greatnesse.
the best praise of his providence, is humble acknowledgement with Reverence and adoration; Let us Therefore praise him according to his excellent greatness.
And let us publish his praises, and not hide them in our hearts, but together with the burning on the hearth, let there be light and heat shed abroad, that others also may be provoked to glorifie God and be thankfull;
And let us publish his praises, and not hide them in our hearts, but together with the burning on the hearth, let there be Light and heat shed abroad, that Others also may be provoked to Glorify God and be thankful;
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And as much as in us is, let us propagate the glory of God to posterity and ages to come, one generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
And as much as in us is, let us propagate the glory of God to posterity and ages to come, one generation shall praise thy works to Another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
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Ye may command these things to be written (even a book of the warres of the Lord ) for the generations to come, that the people which shall be created may praise the Lord:
You may command these things to be written (even a book of the wars of the Lord) for the generations to come, that the people which shall be created may praise the Lord:
and if the God of our mercies should make the warres to cease, and this miserable distration to end in an happy reconciliation and reformation, ye may ordain an anniversary remembrance thereof,
and if the God of our Mercies should make the wars to cease, and this miserable distration to end in an happy reconciliation and Reformation, you may ordain an anniversary remembrance thereof,
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as the Jews did their dayes of Purim, that the memoriall of the good will of God in this wonderfull deliverance, may not perish from the land: and peradventure another age may finde cause to make a Secular commemoration of the multitude of mercies which are forming in the womb of this extraordinary providence,
as the jews did their days of Purim, that the memorial of the good will of God in this wonderful deliverance, may not perish from the land: and Peradventure Another age may find cause to make a Secular commemoration of the multitude of Mercies which Are forming in the womb of this extraordinary providence,
for we hope the foundations are now laying for many generations, and the dayes come, when it shall no more be said, the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, no nor, the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the North, at the least as to that which is already past,
for we hope the foundations Are now laying for many generations, and the days come, when it shall no more be said, the Lord lives, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, not nor, the Lord lives, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the North, At the least as to that which is already past,
But the Lord liveth, that separated his people, and brought them up from under the papal bondage and servitude, which spiritually is Sodome, and Egypt, and Babylon; and delivered their souls from the fierce anger of the Lord:
But the Lord lives, that separated his people, and brought them up from under the papal bondage and servitude, which spiritually is Sodom, and Egypt, and Babylon; and Delivered their Souls from the fierce anger of the Lord:
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and this deliverance, and the course of Gods speciall extraordinary providence at this season in favour of his Church, shall be esteemed more miraculous then those of old,
and this deliverance, and the course of God's special extraordinary providence At this season in favour of his Church, shall be esteemed more miraculous then those of old,
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as this, for which we assemble to blesse his name this day, let us not forget the admonition which God gave Moses when he turned aside to see this great sight, Put off thy shoes from off thy feet: a double caveat.
as this, for which we assemble to bless his name this day, let us not forget the admonition which God gave Moses when he turned aside to see this great sighed, Put off thy shoes from off thy feet: a double caveat.
One to deny our selves, not only in curiosity and vanity of minde, but in all low, earthly, sensuall reasonings and passions, such as are incident to brutish men who know not, and to fools who understand not the deep thoughts and mysterious wayes of God in his judgements (so some allegorize the phrase,
One to deny our selves, not only in curiosity and vanity of mind, but in all low, earthly, sensual reasonings and passion, such as Are incident to brutish men who know not, and to Fools who understand not the deep thoughts and mysterious ways of God in his Judgments (so Some allegorise the phrase,
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and as if we were in the mount of transfiguration, to have high, and spirituall and heavenly apprehensions and stirrings of heart, in all humble and holy reverence adoring the majesty of God, both in that which we behold,
and as if we were in the mount of transfiguration, to have high, and spiritual and heavenly apprehensions and stirrings of heart, in all humble and holy Reverence adoring the majesty of God, both in that which we behold,
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Verily God is with us, nigh unto us, else how is all this befallen ▪ us? and whence are all these miracles? the miraculous victories beyond all expectation,
Verily God is with us, High unto us, Else how is all this befallen ▪ us? and whence Are all these Miracles? the miraculous victories beyond all expectation,
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but by the finger of God, or rather his mighty hand and out-stretched arm, and are none other then evident pledges of his nearnesse to us in good will, as when he dwelt in the Bush.
but by the finger of God, or rather his mighty hand and outstretched arm, and Are none other then evident pledges of his nearness to us in good will, as when he dwelled in the Bush.
and who knowes not, who sees not, that the event is of God? When Gideon and his servant heard the Midianite and his fellow tell one another the Dream, and the interpretation thereof,
and who knows not, who sees not, that the event is of God? When gideon and his servant herd the Midianite and his fellow tell one Another the Dream, and the Interpretation thereof,
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as on Herod. The spoyles of a victory may be divided amongst men, but the honour of a victory, especially such as ours have been of late, belong to God alone.
as on Herod. The spoils of a victory may be divided among men, but the honour of a victory, especially such as ours have been of late, belong to God alone.
And secondly, That standers by, and lookers on doe look off, look up above the instruments of Providence, to God who giveth victory in the day of Battel;
And secondly, That standers by, and lookers on do look off, look up above the Instruments of Providence, to God who gives victory in the day of Battle;
if they had made odious comparisons between Moses and Ioshua, if they had decryed (as indeed they murmured at) Moses, because by his hand they were led about many years in the wildernesse,
if they had made odious comparisons between Moses and Ioshua, if they had decried (as indeed they murmured At) Moses, Because by his hand they were led about many Years in the Wilderness,
and if any that offer themselves willingly be more successefull, our hearts may be towards them, but Blesse ye the Lord, Judge ▪ 5. 29. 3. I may adde a third caution to the two former, viz. That all pomp and triumph be layd aside in the dayes of our rejoycing and thanksgiving;
and if any that offer themselves willingly be more successful, our hearts may be towards them, but Bless you the Lord, Judge ▪ 5. 29. 3. I may add a third caution to the two former, viz. That all pomp and triumph be laid aside in the days of our rejoicing and thanksgiving;
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where they that get the day, must needs possesse the victory, as the eleven Tribes did that over the Benjamites, with cryes and tears: the conquerors cannot behold the slaughter of the enemy,
where they that get the day, must needs possess the victory, as the eleven Tribes did that over the Benjamites, with cries and tears: the conquerors cannot behold the slaughter of the enemy,
nor look upon the gain of the Conquest, but as David did upon the water which the Worthies fetched from out of the Well of Bethlehem, which was by the gate;
nor look upon the gain of the Conquest, but as David did upon the water which the Worthies fetched from out of the Well of Bethlehem, which was by the gate;
For if an extraordinary peculiar providence be an extraordinary peculiar blessing, then without controversie there is super-induced upon us at this season a very great obligation to walke worthy the Lord, to have our conversation according to the way of God in compassion of us, ( For whom much is done, of them much is looked for.
For if an extraordinary peculiar providence be an extraordinary peculiar blessing, then without controversy there is superinduced upon us At this season a very great obligation to walk worthy the Lord, to have our Conversation according to the Way of God in compassion of us, (For whom much is done, of them much is looked for.
as Israel also did, Deut. 36. 6. Doe ye thus requite the Lord, oh foolish people and unwise? Is not he thy Father, that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee,
as Israel also did, Deuteronomy 36. 6. Do you thus requite the Lord, o foolish people and unwise? Is not he thy Father, that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee,
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and established thee? To say nothing of what we read to this purpose, almost every where in the Books of Moses; we may hear the Prophet preaching it very plainly, both the Duty upon this very ground,
and established thee? To say nothing of what we read to this purpose, almost every where in the Books of Moses; we may hear the Prophet preaching it very plainly, both the Duty upon this very ground,
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and the aggravation of the sin in the case of perversnesse, and the recompence of the errour, upon supposition of the provocation, Isa. 63. 8. He said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lye: So he was their Saviour. q. d.
and the aggravation of the since in the case of perverseness, and the recompense of the error, upon supposition of the provocation, Isaiah 63. 8. He said, Surely they Are my people, children that will not lie: So he was their Saviour. q. worser.
In all the reason of the world (one would think) they should have reckoned themselves bounden to answer the loving kindnesse and faithfulnesse of the Lord, in all holinesse and righteousnesse of conversation before him all their dayes.
In all the reason of the world (one would think) they should have reckoned themselves bounden to answer the loving kindness and faithfulness of the Lord, in all holiness and righteousness of Conversation before him all their days.
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Doubtlesse, ye have heard of their provocations, and the issues of them, they are gathered together into very short summe, Psalme 95. ye may finde them a little more enlarged and particularized in the 78, and the 106 Psalms. Or if ye please that I may run over the History before you, in a few words wee shall the more readily discerne what to amend.
Doubtless, you have herd of their provocations, and the issues of them, they Are gathered together into very short sum, Psalm 95. you may find them a little more enlarged and particularized in the 78, and the 106 Psalms. Or if you please that I may run over the History before you, in a few words we shall the more readily discern what to amend.
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Secondly, They bare all difficulties with great impatience, and murmured upon every tryall, at the increase of their burdens, the approach of the enemy, the bitternesse of the water, the want of bread, the want of water,
Secondly, They bore all difficulties with great impatience, and murmured upon every trial, At the increase of their burdens, the approach of the enemy, the bitterness of the water, the want of bred, the want of water,
Thirdly, They quarrell their deliverers, while they were yet in the Land, and charge the injuries and oppressions done them by their enemies, upon their best friends.
Thirdly, They quarrel their deliverers, while they were yet in the Land, and charge the injuries and oppressions done them by their enemies, upon their best Friends.
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and the Melons, and the Leeks, and the Onyons, and the Garlicks, Numb. 11. 5. were it not better for us to return into Egypt? and they said one to another, Let us make us a Captain and return into Egypt, Numb. 14. 3, 4.
and the Melons, and the Leeks, and the Onions, and the Garlics, Numb. 11. 5. were it not better for us to return into Egypt? and they said one to Another, Let us make us a Captain and return into Egypt, Numb. 14. 3, 4.
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Fifthly, They did not understand the works of the Lord, nor trust on their God, nor depend upon his Word, or rely upon his Providence, nor waited for his Counsell;
Fifthly, They did not understand the works of the Lord, nor trust on their God, nor depend upon his Word, or rely upon his Providence, nor waited for his Counsel;
but hardned their hearts through unbeliefe, yea, they spake against God, tempting and limiting the holy one of Israel, for all the signes and wondrous works which he shewed amongst them.
but hardened their hearts through unbelief, yea, they spoke against God, tempting and limiting the holy one of Israel, for all the Signs and wondrous works which he showed among them.
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They had engaged themselves by solemn Covenant to Reformation, to depart from the customs of Egypt, and to keep themselves unspotted from the manners of the Nations, to receive a forme of worship from God, a Law of Ordinances,
They had engaged themselves by solemn Covenant to Reformation, to depart from the customs of Egypt, and to keep themselves unspotted from the manners of the nations, to receive a Form of worship from God, a Law of Ordinances,
But they made a Calfe in Horeb, they worshipped the molten image, they committed whoredome with the daughters of Moab, and joyned themselves to Baal Peor, and are the sacrifices of the dead;
But they made a Calf in Horeb, they worshipped the melted image, they committed whoredom with the daughters of Moab, and joined themselves to Baal Peor, and Are the Sacrifices of the dead;
for their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his Covenant: Wherefore God was not pleased with them, for their carcases fell in the Wildernesse;
for their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his Covenant: Wherefore God was not pleased with them, for their carcases fell in the Wilderness;
of all them that were numbred in the Desert of Sinai, on the second moneth of the second year after their comming out of Egypt, all the Males from twenty years old and upward, Six hundred thousand, three thousand, five hundred and fifty;
of all them that were numbered in the Desert of Sinai, on the second Monn of the second year After their coming out of Egypt, all the Males from twenty Years old and upward, Six hundred thousand, three thousand, five hundred and fifty;
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not a man of them was found alive upon the Muster in the plain of Moab, a little before they entred into Canaan, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Ioshua the son of Nun, they were all consumed.
not a man of them was found alive upon the Muster in the plain of Moab, a little before they entered into Canaan, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Ioshua the son of Nun, they were all consumed.
Now these things are our examples, lively representations for instruction, to the intent we should not walk unworthily, unanswerably to the good will of God, in his peculiar extraordinary providence over us, (as they did) by levity and slightnesse of spirit, frowardnesse, discontentednesse, malignancy, confederacy, and compliance with naughty men;
Now these things Are our Examples, lively representations for instruction, to the intent we should not walk unworthily, unanswerably to the good will of God, in his peculiar extraordinary providence over us, (as they did) by levity and slightness of Spirit, frowardness, discontentedness, malignancy, confederacy, and compliance with naughty men;
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unbeleife, breach of Covenant, impenitency, hypocrisie, or formality in our Fasting and Praying, and pretence of Reformation, and amendment, and such like:
unbelief, breach of Covenant, impenitency, hypocrisy, or formality in our Fasting and Praying, and pretence of Reformation, and amendment, and such like:
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Now give me leave, I beseech you, Right Honourable, in all humility, to offer a word or two more specially to your Honours, who are the great part of this Assembly.
Now give me leave, I beseech you, Right Honourable, in all humility, to offer a word or two more specially to your Honours, who Are the great part of this Assembly.
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My Lords, ye are the chiefe of all the people of the Land, Rulers, and Nobles, Princes of the chiefe Houses among the families of our Nation, it is expected both by God and men, that ye should do more for God in the advancement of his glory,
My lords, you Are the chief of all the people of the Land, Rulers, and Nobles, Princes of the chief Houses among the families of our nation, it is expected both by God and men, that you should do more for God in the advancement of his glory,
The time was, and it was not long since, when all the heat and zeal of men burnt out on their own hearth, and the coals thereof, were as the coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame;
The time was, and it was not long since, when all the heat and zeal of men burned out on their own hearth, and the coals thereof, were as the coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame;
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and the wisdome and the justice of this Honourable Parliament saw cause to remove those Arbitrary Judicatures of Honour, Star-chamber, and High-commission, and we rejoyced in the breaking of those yokes.
and the Wisdom and the Justice of this Honourable Parliament saw cause to remove those Arbitrary Judicatures of Honour, Star-chamber, and Highcommission, and we rejoiced in the breaking of those yokes.
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But yet we see, there may sometimes happen occasions that may awaken Authority, to do something exemplary for the vindicating of the names and reputations of men,
But yet we see, there may sometime happen occasions that may awaken authority, to do something exemplary for the vindicating of the names and reputations of men,
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He is denied to be that which himselfe saith he is, the mystery of the Holy Trinity, that other great Gospel-mystery of godlinesse or God manifest in the flesh, is openly decried, derided.
He is denied to be that which himself Says he is, the mystery of the Holy Trinity, that other great Gospel mystery of godliness or God manifest in the Flesh, is openly decried, derided.
I tremble at the most execrable blasphemies which have bin belched out of the mouth of that Beast, and dare not mention them in the Pulpit, they would not be once named amongst Christians.
I tremble At the most execrable Blasphemies which have been belched out of the Mouth of that Beast, and Dare not mention them in the Pulpit, they would not be once nam among Christians.
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There be scoffers, and prophane persons, and Atheists, and many are daily made such, and great occasion is given to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme,
There be scoffers, and profane Persons, and Atheists, and many Are daily made such, and great occasion is given to the enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme,
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Your Lordships may please to remember, how while the fire was yet on the Bush, two or three dayes before they were to passe out of Egypt, when the people must needs bee in an hurry and confusion, in no fit disposition, scarce a capacity of receiving such a Law,
Your Lordship's may please to Remember, how while the fire was yet on the Bush, two or three days before they were to pass out of Egypt, when the people must needs be in an hurry and confusion, in no fit disposition, scarce a capacity of receiving such a Law,
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for instruction and direction to this present Parliament, to take into most serious consideration and affection, the humble advice and Petitions, that have so often,
for instruction and direction to this present Parliament, to take into most serious consideration and affection, the humble Advice and Petitions, that have so often,
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and the defeating of the crafty designes of those cunning men, who lye in wait to delude and divide;) and to do this speedily ▪ notwithstanding all objections,
and the defeating of the crafty designs of those cunning men, who lie in wait to delude and divide;) and to do this speedily ▪ notwithstanding all objections,
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and obstructions, which polititians, or prophane worldlings, or any Sectaries, may with faire pretence raise to the retarding hereof, being all cle••ly ▪ and fully anticipated and answered, by the light and encouragement of this very story.
and obstructions, which politicians, or profane worldlings, or any Sectaries, may with fair pretence raise to the retarding hereof, being all cle••ly ▪ and Fully anticipated and answered, by the Light and encouragement of this very story.
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and we shall with the more patience and consolation expect the setting up of the rest of the frame of Government, though the times should continue unquiet and hazardous,
and we shall with the more patience and consolation expect the setting up of the rest of the frame of Government, though the times should continue unquiet and hazardous,
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For your Lordships may also please to call to minde, how when the people wandered in the Wildernesse, neer fourty years before they possessed the Land, The Lord caused the Tabernacle of the T•stimony to be wrought and reared,
For your Lordship's may also please to call to mind, how when the people wandered in the Wilderness, near fourty Years before they possessed the Land, The Lord caused the Tabernacle of the T•stimony to be wrought and reared,
and in that unsetled time, and when they were newly entred into Canaan, while they were yet in warre, set on foot all that belonged to the administration of it.
and in that unsettled time, and when they were newly entered into Canaan, while they were yet in war, Set on foot all that belonged to the administration of it.
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A third thing ▪ The keeping of the Covenant in the whole, and in every part, especially that which concerns the Reformation of the Church, according to the Word of God,
A third thing ▪ The keeping of the Covenant in the Whole, and in every part, especially that which concerns the Reformation of the Church, according to the Word of God,
When the super-inducing of such a sacred ingagement was first in motion, it was free to the high and Honourable Court of Parliament, to have forborne the framing of such a Covenant:
When the super-inducing of such a sacred engagement was First in motion, it was free to the high and Honourable Court of Parliament, to have forborn the framing of such a Covenant:
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And while it remained under debate and deliberation, was it not in your power to have abstained from the bringing of your selves and the Kingdomes into such an oath and a curse? but now yee have sworne before the Lord,
And while it remained under debate and deliberation, was it not in your power to have abstained from the bringing of your selves and the Kingdoms into such an oath and a curse? but now ye have sworn before the Lord,
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I beseech you, my Lords, prevent it with all your zeale, and the Lord enable you to do worthily for God, to do something extraordinary for him, who hath done mervailously for the Kingdom, exceeding abundantly above all that we have asked, or thought:
I beseech you, my lords, prevent it with all your zeal, and the Lord enable you to do worthily for God, to do something extraordinary for him, who hath done mervailously for the Kingdom, exceeding abundantly above all that we have asked, or Thought:
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wherefore should we make it our feare, and not rather count it a mercy to suffer the tryall? God is come down to redeem his Church, there must be time and occasion for him tobring forth all his great Judgements,
Wherefore should we make it our Fear, and not rather count it a mercy to suffer the trial? God is come down to Redeem his Church, there must be time and occasion for him tobring forth all his great Judgments,
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and learne to depend on God alone, and give him all the glory, that they may have the proofe of the grace of God working effectually in them ▪ and their patience may have its perfect worke, that they may be entire,
and Learn to depend on God alone, and give him all the glory, that they may have the proof of the grace of God working effectually in them ▪ and their patience may have its perfect work, that they may be entire,
and made fit for deliverance, their hearts prepared and established to receive, and weare it with all thankfulnesse, to the praise of the glory of the grace of God.
and made fit for deliverance, their hearts prepared and established to receive, and wear it with all thankfulness, to the praise of the glory of the grace of God.
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And if this be the good of tribulation, why should we not be willing to chuse, with Moses, to suffer affliction with the people of God? or to say with Peter, in admiration of the happinesse, It is good being here? Or at the least to resolve with Micah, to bear the indignation of the Lord? (If we will needs so looke upon it) and with H•bakkuk rejoyce in the God of our salvation;
And if this be the good of tribulation, why should we not be willing to choose, with Moses, to suffer affliction with the people of God? or to say with Peter, in admiration of the happiness, It is good being Here? Or At the least to resolve with micah, to bear the Indignation of the Lord? (If we will needs so look upon it) and with H•bakkuk rejoice in the God of our salvation;
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We have made many prayers and supplications, it becomes us now to wait (as the Husband-man) for the harvest of our hopes, and have long patience for the raine, as well as the Sun-shine; that all things may be the more kindly ripened,
We have made many Prayers and supplications, it becomes us now to wait (as the Husbandman) for the harvest of our hope's, and have long patience for the rain, as well as the Sunshine; that all things may be the more kindly ripened,
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and male-contentednesse to our ruine, but to extract the sweet, the good, the righteousnesse that may be learned by judgements for our Reformation, and edification unto salvation.
and male-contentedness to our ruin, but to extract the sweet, the good, the righteousness that may be learned by Judgments for our Reformation, and edification unto salvation.
Secondly, That while the fire taketh hold upon the Kingdoms, The good will of him that dwelt in the Bush, may come abundantly upon us, who are many wayes separated from other people.
Secondly, That while the fire Takes hold upon the Kingdoms, The good will of him that dwelled in the Bush, may come abundantly upon us, who Are many ways separated from other people.
If the sword of Warre were sheathed again, we are in hazard to be ruined by that drunkennesse wherewith the Lord hath filled the Land, to perish by division, schisme, and faction:
If the sword of War were sheathed again, we Are in hazard to be ruined by that Drunkenness wherewith the Lord hath filled the Land, to perish by division, Schism, and faction:
but destroy us, who can plead against him? The Lord knowes how todeliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the 〈 ◊ … 〉 iudgement to be punished:
but destroy us, who can plead against him? The Lord knows how todeliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the 〈 ◊ … 〉 judgement to be punished:
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Ego certè vereor, ne nos quoque, cum alienas blasphemias iterum atque iterum repetamus, nostram mentem polluamus, atque ita condemnatione quoque participemus. Basil. 2 Tim. 3. 16.
Ego certè Vereor, ne nos quoque, cum alienas blasphemias iterum atque iterum repetamus, nostram mentem polluamus, atque ita condemnation quoque participemus. Basil. 2 Tim. 3. 16.
