Mans fury subservient to Gods glory. A sermon preached to the Parliament at Margarets Westminster Febr. 20. 1656. it being a day of publick thanksgiving. With the addition of an applicatory discourse about the mutuall animosities of Christians, which was omitted for want of time when the sermon was delivered. By John Warren, M.A. minister of the gospel at Hatfield Broad-oak in Essex.
THe Psalm is for the day, Eucharisticall, a Psalm of Praise, and hath, as many learned men conceive, a Propheticall Respect to the great Deliverance of Ierusalem from the Assyrian Army,
THe Psalm is for the day, Eucharistical, a Psalm of Praise, and hath, as many learned men conceive, a Prophetical Respect to the great Deliverance of Ierusalem from the assyrian Army,
and the miraculous Destruction of that Adversary by the hand of an Angel, of which we read 2 King. 19.35. Indeed some passages in the Psalm seem to look a little that way, and the Septuagint have added to the title these words, [ NONLATINALPHABET ] a Song against the Assyyrian; which 'tis like hath carried some Interpreters:
and the miraculous Destruction of that Adversary by the hand of an Angel, of which we read 2 King. 19.35. Indeed Some passages in the Psalm seem to look a little that Way, and the septuagint have added to the title these words, [ ] a Song against the Assyyrian; which it's like hath carried Some Interpreters:
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But whether the Psalm were calculated purposely for that point in the circle of Providence or no (a question in which I labour not) it may serve indifferently for the use and comfort of the people of God in all ages upon all rejoicing occasions, especially such as respect their preservation against their enemies.
But whither the Psalm were calculated purposely for that point in the circle of Providence or not (a question in which I labour not) it may serve indifferently for the use and Comfort of the people of God in all ages upon all rejoicing occasions, especially such as respect their preservation against their enemies.
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The Matter of praise here gathered up may be reduced to two Heads, 1. Gods gracious Presence and Manifestation of himself in his Church, v. 1, 2. 2. His eminent Appearance for them against their Adversaries, v. 3, to 11.
The Matter of praise Here gathered up may be reduced to two Heads, 1. God's gracious Presence and Manifestation of himself in his Church, v. 1, 2. 2. His eminent Appearance for them against their Adversaries, v. 3, to 11.
In the Latter he is celebrated under a double habitude, 1. Of a Mighty Champion, discomfiting the Enemies, v. 3, 4. to 8. 2. Of a Supreme Judge deciding the Quarrel between them & his people, v. 8, 9, 10.
In the Latter he is celebrated under a double habitude, 1. Of a Mighty Champion, discomfiting the Enemies, v. 3, 4. to 8. 2. Of a Supreme Judge deciding the Quarrel between them & his people, v. 8, 9, 10.
2. The Majesty of it, It imprest fear and silence on the earth, v. 8. 3. The Effect of it, The salvation of the Meek on earth, v. 9. So the people of God are often called in Scripture:
2. The Majesty of it, It impressed Fear and silence on the earth, v. 8. 3. The Effect of it, The salvation of the Meek on earth, v. 9. So the people of God Are often called in Scripture:
4. The End and Design of it exprest in the manner of an Epiphonema, a Rhetoricall closure to the rest, in the words which I have chosen, Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee, &c.
4. The End and Design of it expressed in the manner of an Epiphonema, a Rhetorical closure to the rest, in the words which I have chosen, Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee, etc.
and so our Translatours with others render it here, Certè furor hominis, Surely the wrath of man, &c. But if we read it Quoniam (as Hierom and many others do) and so run the sense of the former part of the verse into the latter, it may seem very convenient,
and so our Translators with Others render it Here, Certè Furor hominis, Surely the wrath of man, etc. But if we read it Quoniam (as Hieronymus and many Others do) and so run the sense of the former part of the verse into the latter, it may seem very convenient,
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The wrath of man ] is not so well understood in a passive sense (according to the Chaldee ) for the wrath of God upon Man as in the Active signification, as it notes wrath subjected in man,
The wrath of man ] is not so well understood in a passive sense (according to the Chaldee) for the wrath of God upon Man as in the Active signification, as it notes wrath subjected in man,
and so the word Man and Men is often used, as Mat. 10. Beware of men, i. e. of Wicked men. And Psal. 9.19. Let not man prevail, i. e. Evil men, &c. Shall praise thee ] It is a Tropical Expression, in which the Production of the Effect is imputed to that which doth but administer some kind of cause or occasion to it [ Verbum quod actum ceu effectum denotat de occasione ejus aliquando intelligendum est.
and so the word Man and Men is often used, as Mathew 10. Beware of men, i. e. of Wicked men. And Psalm 9.19. Let not man prevail, i. e. Evil men, etc. Shall praise thee ] It is a Tropical Expression, in which the Production of the Effect is imputed to that which does but administer Some kind of cause or occasion to it [ Verbum quod Acts ceu effectum Denotat de occasion His aliquando intelligendum est.
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The remainder of wrath ] may be taken for the people of God that out-live the wrath of men, as Joel 1.4. The remainder of the Palmer worm signifies that which the Palmer worm hath left:
The remainder of wrath ] may be taken for the people of God that outlive the wrath of men, as Joel 1.4. The remainder of the Palmer worm signifies that which the Palmer worm hath left:
But our English Bible goes the plainer way, taking The remainder of wrath for those excessive Eruptions of it which might redound to the dishonour of God,
But our English bible Goes the plainer Way, taking The remainder of wrath for those excessive Eruptions of it which might redound to the dishonour of God,
Restrain. ] The word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] signifies to Gird, and is here used for a coercive girding, such as that of Peter when he stretched out his hands,
Restrain. ] The word [ ] signifies to Gird, and is Here used for a coercive girding, such as that of Peter when he stretched out his hands,
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and that it may do so, and not proceed to his dishonour, he will restrain it from excesses, and confirm his people against it. So much for Explication.
and that it may do so, and not proceed to his dishonour, he will restrain it from Excesses, and confirm his people against it. So much for Explication.
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That I may give an account of the sense of this Doctrine, and its deduction from the Text, I must speak briefly, 1. Of the Subject of this Anger, Man. And then 2. Of the Affection it self, as inherent in that Subject.
That I may give an account of the sense of this Doctrine, and its deduction from the Text, I must speak briefly, 1. Of the Subject of this Anger, Man. And then 2. Of the Affection it self, as inherent in that Subject.
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and therefore the world is spoken of as whole without them, and wholly against them, according to that of Mat. 10.22. Ye shall be hated of all men for my names sake. That is, almost all men;
and Therefore the world is spoken of as Whole without them, and wholly against them, according to that of Mathew 10.22. You shall be hated of all men for my names sake. That is, almost all men;
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Thirdly, The word Man is spoken Patronymically. In Hebrew 'tis the wrath of Adam, for the Children of Adam, the untransplanted Branches of that old Stock.
Thirdly, The word Man is spoken Patronymically. In Hebrew it's the wrath of Adam, for the Children of Adam, the untransplanted Branches of that old Stock.
Unregenerate men are meer Adamites, and so metonymically Adam, as Israelites are called Israel. Look how Believers ingrafted into Christ are called Christ, 1 Cor. 12.12.
Unregenerate men Are mere Adamites, and so metonymically Adam, as Israelites Are called Israel. Look how Believers ingrafted into christ Are called christ, 1 Cor. 12.12.
And thus the Doctrine proceeds concerning the multitude of unregenerate and wicked men, that there is much fervent Anger in their hearts against the people of God.
And thus the Doctrine proceeds Concerning the multitude of unregenerate and wicked men, that there is much fervent Anger in their hearts against the people of God.
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In the latter part of the Text the word is in the plurall number, the remainder of wraths. There are heats and treasures of Wraths in the hearts of wicked men against the godly.
In the latter part of the Text the word is in the plural number, the remainder of wraths. There Are heats and treasures of Wraths in the hearts of wicked men against the godly.
And so much is also implyed in the word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] which elsewhere notes abundance. Thus you see there is much hot and fiery anger in the hearts of wicked men against the godly.
And so much is also employed in the word [ ] which elsewhere notes abundance. Thus you see there is much hight and fiery anger in the hearts of wicked men against the godly.
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The Church complains of the fury of enemies, that it was so hot and fierce, that if he that took their part had been any thing lesse then God, they had been utterly swallowed up and devoured.
The Church complains of the fury of enemies, that it was so hight and fierce, that if he that took their part had been any thing less then God, they had been utterly swallowed up and devoured.
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And therefore is wrath justy reckoned up among the rest of the fruits of the flesh in the Apostles Inventory, Gal. 5.20. 2. The Malice of Satan first against God, and then against his people, makes him an industrious Agent in kindling and blowing up the coles of this fire in the hearts of wicked men.
And Therefore is wrath justy reckoned up among the rest of the fruits of the Flesh in the Apostles Inventory, Gal. 5.20. 2. The Malice of Satan First against God, and then against his people, makes him an Industria Agent in kindling and blowing up the coals of this fire in the hearts of wicked men.
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and doth what he can against him and his, by himself and his Instruments by way of revenge, whence (as some think) he is called the Avenger. (In Hebrew the avenger of himself) Psal. 8.2. because he loves to be retaliating upon the people of God the anger which God has executed upon him.
and does what he can against him and his, by himself and his Instruments by Way of revenge, whence (as Some think) he is called the Avenger. (In Hebrew the avenger of himself) Psalm 8.2. Because he loves to be retaliating upon the people of God the anger which God has executed upon him.
Now there are two seasons in which the wrath of men, through their own Malignity and Satans Malice, is especially intended against the godly, times when it flames out more vehemently,
Now there Are two seasons in which the wrath of men, through their own Malignity and Satan Malice, is especially intended against the godly, times when it flames out more vehemently,
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and restoring the Worship of God to its native purity. And then it follows in Chap. 32.1. After these things, and the establishment of them, Sennacherib King of Assyria came and entred into Judah, &c. And God takes notice of him that he came in a great rage, 2 King. 19.27.
and restoring the Worship of God to its native purity. And then it follows in Chap. 32.1. After these things, and the establishment of them, Sennacherib King of Assyria Come and entered into Judah, etc. And God Takes notice of him that he Come in a great rage, 2 King. 19.27.
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As it also appears by the railing of his servant Rabshekah before the walls of Jerusalem. And to this Invasion some learned men (as I said before) think this Psalme has a speciall respect.
As it also appears by the railing of his servant Rabshekah before the walls of Jerusalem. And to this Invasion Some learned men (as I said before) think this Psalm has a special respect.
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nor because thou hast demolished the Altars at which the people were wont to worship, ver. 7. But because thou hast made a defection from my Soveraignty and Government:
nor Because thou hast demolished the Altars At which the people were wont to worship, ver. 7. But Because thou hast made a defection from my Sovereignty and Government:
But that Satan (who is the generall instigator of Gods peoples enemies) had the greatest spight against the King and his people for their reformation in matters of Religion, is manifest enough.
But that Satan (who is the general instigator of God's peoples enemies) had the greatest spite against the King and his people for their Reformation in matters of Religion, is manifest enough.
How did the wrath of Rome burn and flame even up to Heaven in the dayes of Luther 's Reformation in Germany! and what mischievous plots and devices the Anger of that party hath put them upon against this Nation in times of Reformation, it's very well known.
How did the wrath of Room burn and flame even up to Heaven in the days of Luther is Reformation in Germany! and what mischievous plots and devices the Anger of that party hath put them upon against this nation in times of Reformation, it's very well known.
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And the Conspirants in that Hellish plot, which we may now call The former Powder-Treason, themselves assigned the Lawes of Parliament against Idolatry,
And the Conspirants in that Hellish plot, which we may now call The former Powder treason, themselves assigned the Laws of Parliament against Idolatry,
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Some yeares ago God put it into the heart of Authority to revive the design of Reformation, which for a long time before had not onely not gone forward,
some Years ago God put it into the heart of authority to revive the Design of Reformation, which for a long time before had not only not gone forward,
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But ever since that day, it is a wonder to see in what an heat the world has been against the people of God in England, what raging, railing, fighting,
But ever since that day, it is a wonder to see in what an heat the world has been against the people of God in England, what raging, railing, fighting,
But this observation among others may be very easily made upon it, That the grand NONLATINALPHABET, the Contrivers and Promoters of this and such like Stratagems do very well know how many heads are for the present standing on the shoulderrs of that one single person, at whom they take their aim,
But this observation among Others may be very Easily made upon it, That the grand, the Contrivers and Promoters of this and such like Stratagems do very well know how many Heads Are for the present standing on the shoulderrs of that one single person, At whom they take their aim,
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and it is not like the Adversary's indignation should take fire from thence. Ans. And yet you see many times how great a matter a little fire kindleth.
and it is not like the Adversary's Indignation should take fire from thence. Ans. And yet you see many times how great a matter a little fire kindleth.
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It is true, the hideous Blasphemies, portentous Delusions, abominable Doctrines, and cursed Practises of many among us witnesse to our shame, that pure Religion is far from that Power and Soveraignty in the Nation, which is due to it.
It is true, the hideous Blasphemies, portentous Delusions, abominable Doctrines, and cursed Practises of many among us witness to our shame, that pure Religion is Far from that Power and Sovereignty in the nation, which is due to it.
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But yet in publick Endeavours, though there has not been enough done to make us a people throughly reformed, (God onely can do that) There has been enough done to make the Adversary angry with us as a people under saile towards the land of Reformation, though we move but slowly by reason of contrary winds.
But yet in public Endeavours, though there has not been enough done to make us a people thoroughly reformed, (God only can do that) There has been enough done to make the Adversary angry with us as a people under sail towards the land of Reformation, though we move but slowly by reason of contrary winds.
The removall of an oppressive power in matters of Religion, and many corrupt impositions thereby enforced, under which the best part, the very soul of the Nation groned;
The removal of an oppressive power in matters of Religion, and many corrupt impositions thereby Enforced, under which the best part, the very soul of the nation groaned;
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The Redemption of the Sabbath, the Lords day, the observation whereof is the very pulse by which you may make a judgement of a peoples temper in all Religion, from profanation, formerly maintained by a Law, in which there is hopes that you Honourable Senatours, will do more and more worthily then those that have been in your capacity before.
The Redemption of the Sabbath, the lords day, the observation whereof is the very pulse by which you may make a judgement of a peoples temper in all Religion, from profanation, formerly maintained by a Law, in which there is hope's that you Honourable Senators, will do more and more worthily then those that have been in your capacity before.
Nehemiah saies of himself, that he commanded the Gates of Jerusalem to be shut in the evening before the Sabbath, ch. 13. 19. I am very much perswaded that you might do God good service in causing the gates of our Cities and Towns to be shut up in the morning after the Sabbath, I mean in removing or promoving to more distance, our Munday Fairs and Markets, in preparation for which many tradesmen hold themselves under a kind of necessity to steal away a great part of the Sabbath.
Nehemiah Says of himself, that he commanded the Gates of Jerusalem to be shut in the evening before the Sabbath, changed. 13. 19. I am very much persuaded that you might do God good service in causing the gates of our Cities and Towns to be shut up in the morning After the Sabbath, I mean in removing or promoving to more distance, our Munday Fairs and Markets, in preparation for which many Tradesmen hold themselves under a kind of necessity to steal away a great part of the Sabbath.
and mistaken in the course of his Providence (as Joseph thought his Father Jacob was in blessing his two sons) because he doth not alwayes lay the right hand upon their heads.
and mistaken in the course of his Providence (as Joseph Thought his Father Jacob was in blessing his two Sons) Because he does not always lay the right hand upon their Heads.
When Judah began a little to bear up in Asa 's days, and had put themselves into a military posture, presently comes Zera the Aethiopian with a thousand thousand men against them, 2 Chron. 14.8, 9. When the Jewes at their return from the Captivity, began to build the Temple, their enemies were angry with them,
When Judah began a little to bear up in Asa is days, and had put themselves into a military posture, presently comes Zera the aethiopian with a thousand thousand men against them, 2 Chronicles 14.8, 9. When the Jews At their return from the Captivity, began to built the Temple, their enemies were angry with them,
Such is their Malice against the Godly, that they cannot endure to see them in any degree of safety and enlargement, much lesse of power and interest in humane affairs, they never walk at ease but when they have the necks of Gods people to tread upon, Isa. 51.23.
Such is their Malice against the Godly, that they cannot endure to see them in any degree of safety and enlargement, much less of power and Interest in humane affairs, they never walk At ease but when they have the necks of God's people to tread upon, Isaiah 51.23.
Again, besides this envy of the wicked at the prosperity of the people of God ▪ That condition commonly brings such temptations with it as draw the godly into many provoking sins,
Again, beside this envy of the wicked At the Prosperity of the people of God ▪ That condition commonly brings such temptations with it as draw the godly into many provoking Sins,
Every one that can but make any shift to patch up a form of Christianity, will presently get his name lifted among the Saints, and himself into their fellowship.
Every one that can but make any shift to patch up a from of Christianity, will presently get his name lifted among the Saints, and himself into their fellowship.
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and the name of God blasphemed, and then wrath comes forth upon the whole Congregation. I remember what was reported of some eminent persons that staid here in the time of the war,
and the name of God blasphemed, and then wrath comes forth upon the Whole Congregation. I Remember what was reported of Some eminent Persons that stayed Here in the time of the war,
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when some that were intimate with them asked why they went not over to the quarters of their friends, They answered, They could do their friends more service by staying where they were.
when Some that were intimate with them asked why they went not over to the quarters of their Friends, They answered, They could do their Friends more service by staying where they were.
and so a time when a man may be angry even with his Brother; and the Apostle commands Anger and forbids Sin in the same breath, Eph. 4.26. Be angry and sin not.
and so a time when a man may be angry even with his Brother; and the Apostle commands Anger and forbids since in the same breath, Ephesians 4.26. Be angry and sin not.
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But indeed, if the matter be strictly examined, there is hardly a rarer commodity among men then good anger. We read in Scripture of many men that were angry,
But indeed, if the matter be strictly examined, there is hardly a rarer commodity among men then good anger. We read in Scripture of many men that were angry,
Sin is the proper formall Object of Anger. Gods Anger is onely at Sin, and Men for Sin, and so should ours be: Eph. 5.1. Be ye followers of God as dear Children, and walk in love.
since is the proper formal Object of Anger. God's Anger is only At since, and Men for since, and so should ours be: Ephesians 5.1. Be you followers of God as dear Children, and walk in love.
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But is our Anger such? Is it not evident that we are often angry with our brethren for that which we know is not sin? And ordinarily for things in which we do but suppose them to be sinners?
But is our Anger such? Is it not evident that we Are often angry with our brothers for that which we know is not since? And ordinarily for things in which we do but suppose them to be Sinners?
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Their Preferments, their Estates and Incomes, their Honour and Esteem, their very Gifts and eminent Abilities many times are enough to create peevish pangs in us against them:
Their Preferments, their Estates and Incomes, their Honour and Esteem, their very Gifts and eminent Abilities many times Are enough to create peevish pangs in us against them:
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as Saul was in a rage against Jonathan because he spake good of David; and yet he is a very bad man indeed, of whom we may not truly speak something by way of commendation.
as Saul was in a rage against Johnathan Because he spoke good of David; and yet he is a very bad man indeed, of whom we may not truly speak something by Way of commendation.
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Nay is it not a matter of Anger to us if a man doth not speak as much evil and as bitter words against others as we our selves do? men must reproch with us those whom we reproch,
Nay is it not a matter of Anger to us if a man does not speak as much evil and as bitter words against Others as we our selves do? men must reproach with us those whom we reproach,
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We are offended at them as if they had sinned highly against God, in that wherein they have not exceeded the bounds of the liberty which God allowes them.
We Are offended At them as if they had sinned highly against God, in that wherein they have not exceeded the bounds of the liberty which God allows them.
Nor (it may be) of the duty which he injoynes them. Thus Moses was angry with the sons of Aaron, Lev. 10.16. for not eating the Sin-offering in the holy place, as if they had sinned beyond all defence.
Nor (it may be) of the duty which he enjoins them. Thus Moses was angry with the Sons of Aaron, Lev. 10.16. for not eating the Sin-offering in the holy place, as if they had sinned beyond all defence.
And yet when Aaron had plainly opened the matter to him, and shewed him the reason of it, Moses was content, v. 19, 20. That Anger might well have been spared for a fitter occasion.
And yet when Aaron had plainly opened the matter to him, and showed him the reason of it, Moses was content, v. 19, 20. That Anger might well have been spared for a fitter occasion.
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So the weak is angry with him that eats flesh, Rom. 14. And so the Jewes were offended with Peter for eating with the Gentiles, Act. 11. Though it was not his liberty onely,
So the weak is angry with him that eats Flesh, Rom. 14. And so the Jews were offended with Peter for eating with the Gentiles, Act. 11. Though it was not his liberty only,
we think their principles corrupt because they do not use just our terms and notions, when upon enquiry they prove as sound in the Faith as our selves;
we think their principles corrupt Because they do not use just our terms and notions, when upon enquiry they prove as found in the Faith as our selves;
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It was Theodosius his penance injoyned by Ambrose for a rash piece of cruelty, that alwayes when he condemned an offender, he stould stay thirty dayes before he executed the sentence:
It was Theodosius his penance enjoined by Ambrose for a rash piece of cruelty, that always when he condemned an offender, he stould stay thirty days before he executed the sentence:
and count it necessary that their judgements should be immediately determined by our own. But we are presently angry at a venture, if men seem to vary from us.
and count it necessary that their Judgments should be immediately determined by our own. But we Are presently angry At a venture, if men seem to vary from us.
and this supposed pride and covetousnesse of their hearts suffices us for a cause of anger. Do we observe men kind and courteous to enemies? presently we think they fall into a compliance with them.
and this supposed pride and covetousness of their hearts Suffices us for a cause of anger. Do we observe men kind and courteous to enemies? presently we think they fallen into a compliance with them.
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Or if we see a man peaceably moderating between dissenters, endeavouring to bring them to a good accord among themselves, he is condemned as a Mongrel, an Ambodexter or a Neuter, a man that is any thing, and nothing in his principles.
Or if we see a man peaceably moderating between dissenters, endeavouring to bring them to a good accord among themselves, he is condemned as a Mongrel, an Ambodexter or a Neuter, a man that is any thing, and nothing in his principles.
And when he could not but be angry with Jerusalem for killing the Prophets, and stoning them that were sent unto it, he beheld the City and wept over it. Lu. 19.41. You that are angry with your Brethren, have you plainly admonished them? or do you indeed hate them in your hearts? It's Gods own Antithesis, Levit. 17.19.
And when he could not but be angry with Jerusalem for killing the prophets, and stoning them that were sent unto it, he beheld the city and wept over it. Lu. 19.41. You that Are angry with your Brothers, have you plainly admonished them? or do you indeed hate them in your hearts? It's God's own Antithesis, Levit. 17.19.
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Again, have you mourned over your offending brethren, and prayed for them in relation to their sin? If your Anger be good, it will make you mourn in earnest desires for them with whom you are angry, that their sin may be pardoned and removed.
Again, have you mourned over your offending brothers, and prayed for them in Relation to their since? If your Anger be good, it will make you mourn in earnest Desires for them with whom you Are angry, that their since may be pardoned and removed.
But do not your hearts tell you that you are angry many times for things of which you cannot for shame complain to God? You dare not, you dare not tell those angry stories to God in prayer, which you will passionately rattle over to your friends behind the offenders back.
But do not your hearts tell you that you Are angry many times for things of which you cannot for shame complain to God? You Dare not, you Dare not tell those angry stories to God in prayer, which you will passionately rattle over to your Friends behind the offenders back.
Again, Have you used the properest means to reduce the offending party, and to gain him off from that which you conceive to be his sin? This is to some purpose, there is some wisdome in such anger. But from whence come the wars and fightings that are among professed Christians? not from any pious Zeal,
Again, Have you used the properest means to reduce the offending party, and to gain him off from that which you conceive to be his since? This is to Some purpose, there is Some Wisdom in such anger. But from whence come the wars and fightings that Are among professed Christians? not from any pious Zeal,
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What kind of anger is that which vents it self in backbitings and evil reports? What kind of Anger is it which makes men interpret the best and worthiest actions of their brethren into crimes and points of naughtiness? even such as that of the Scribes and Pharisees, when they condemned our Saviour as a friend of Publicans and Sinners, because he pitied them, and took opportunities to do them good.
What kind of anger is that which vents it self in backbitings and evil reports? What kind of Anger is it which makes men interpret the best and Worthiest actions of their brothers into crimes and points of naughtiness? even such as that of the Scribes and Pharisees, when they condemned our Saviour as a friend of Publicans and Sinners, Because he pitied them, and took opportunities to do them good.
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though in never so commendable designs? Yea, what kind of Anger is it which engages men in secret Contrivances against their brethren, to disappoint them, to work them out of power and interest, to set them at variance among themselves,
though in never so commendable designs? Yea, what kind of Anger is it which engages men in secret Contrivances against their brothers, to disappoint them, to work them out of power and Interest, to Set them At variance among themselves,
and strengthen the hand of a common enemy against them, and put it to the adventure whether they can stop the Water and stay the Mill when they have ground their own Grift? I doe but name these ugly things, each of them deserves an hours declamation.
and strengthen the hand of a Common enemy against them, and put it to the adventure whither they can stop the Water and stay the Mill when they have ground their own Grift? I do but name these ugly things, each of them deserves an hours declamation.
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First, Consider how uncomely a thing it is for the joynt Heirs of Heaven, and Subjects of Christs Kingdome on earth, to nourish anger in their bosomes one against another.
First, Consider how uncomely a thing it is for the joint Heirs of Heaven, and Subject's of Christ Kingdom on earth, to nourish anger in their bosoms one against Another.
though a brother to the Jewes by extraction, was as one of the strangers, Obad. 11. Thou that art peevishly angry with thy brother, what an odious thing is it that when strangers revile him, backbite him, practice against him, thou shouldst be as one of them.
though a brother to the Jews by extraction, was as one of the Strangers, Obadiah 11. Thou that art peevishly angry with thy brother, what an odious thing is it that when Strangers revile him, backbite him, practice against him, thou Shouldst be as one of them.
Truly it argues a very mean spirit in our enemies, whoever they are at this time, that they are not ashamed to bestow their anger on a people so divided among themselves as we are,
Truly it argues a very mean Spirit in our enemies, whoever they Are At this time, that they Are not ashamed to bestow their anger on a people so divided among themselves as we Are,
Indeed there has been hitherto a presence of God among his poor people, holding them up above contempt, otherwise they are to be pitied of their friends,
Indeed there has been hitherto a presence of God among his poor people, holding them up above contempt, otherwise they Are to be pitied of their Friends,
We read of ten plagues on the Egyptians in Exodus, but there is an Eleventh elsewhere threatned, worse then all the rest, Isa. 19.2. I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians.
We read of ten plagues on the egyptians in Exodus, but there is an Eleventh elsewhere threatened, Worse then all the rest, Isaiah 19.2. I will Set the egyptians against the egyptians.
If the Israelites be set against the Israelites, Christians against Christians, what can the hardest hearted enemie desire more? If our enemies will but be at the charge to lay in powder, they may light their matches at our own Fires of Contention to blow us up. And doubtless they had done it long ere this time,
If the Israelites be Set against the Israelites, Christians against Christians, what can the Hardest hearted enemy desire more? If our enemies will but be At the charge to lay in powder, they may Light their Matches At our own Fires of Contention to blow us up. And doubtless they had done it long ere this time,
Secondly, This Doctrine serves as an Argument to perswade all Gods people to use their best care & diligence to prevent the eruptions of the wrath of wicked men.
Secondly, This Doctrine serves as an Argument to persuade all God's people to use their best care & diligence to prevent the eruptions of the wrath of wicked men.
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and the poor family of Christ that favour, to lay out the power which God hath put into your hands in propelling the fury of wicked men, that it break not out into a flame upon us, I think your coming together at this time holds some Analogie to that we read in 2 Chron. 32.2, 3. may it prove as happy in the event.
and the poor family of christ that favour, to lay out the power which God hath put into your hands in propelling the fury of wicked men, that it break not out into a flame upon us, I think your coming together At this time holds Some Analogy to that we read in 2 Chronicles 32.2, 3. may it prove as happy in the event.
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but certainly it will be no grief of heart to you in time to come, to have used all lawfull and becoming means to guard the nation and the godly in it against the rage of angry men.
but Certainly it will be no grief of heart to you in time to come, to have used all lawful and becoming means to guard the Nation and the godly in it against the rage of angry men.
After so much experience of their malice, and so many warnings given us by their (hitherto abortive) Plots and Projects, can we yet confide in their ingenuity? Sic not us Ulysses? But I am no Statesman that I should take upon me to propound the way of doing what I exhort you to:
After so much experience of their malice, and so many Warnings given us by their (hitherto abortive) Plots and Projects, can we yet confide in their ingenuity? Sic not us Ulysses? But I am no Statesman that I should take upon me to propound the Way of doing what I exhort you to:
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Be perswaded as you are Christians, to use the best means to stave off the wrath of man, And in that capacity I dare prescribe to you. First, Live holily towards God.
Be persuaded as you Are Christians, to use the best means to stave off the wrath of man, And in that capacity I Dare prescribe to you. First, Live holily towards God.
When a mans wayes please God he makes his enemies to be at peace with him, Prov. 16.7. He shall have enemies no doubt, but God will beat and bruise them down before him, till they shall be glad of peace:
When a men ways please God he makes his enemies to be At peace with him, Curae 16.7. He shall have enemies no doubt, but God will beatrice and bruise them down before him, till they shall be glad of peace:
O what might we have seen if our wayes had been more pleasing to God! The sins of Gods people are encouragements to their enemies to devour them, Jer. 50.7. All they that found them have devoured them:
Oh what might we have seen if our ways had been more pleasing to God! The Sins of God's people Are encouragements to their enemies to devour them, Jer. 50.7. All they that found them have devoured them:
Secondly, Be Harmlesse to all men. It is the Apostles exhortation, Phil. 2.15. Be harmlesse as the sons of God in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation.
Secondly, Be Harmless to all men. It is the Apostles exhortation, Philip 2.15. Be harmless as the Sons of God in the midst of a crooked and perverse Nation.
David sayes of his enemies, They came about him like bees, Psal. 118.12. A man may passe through a great swarm of Bees, if he goes calmly and quietly along;
David Says of his enemies, They Come about him like Bees, Psalm 118.12. A man may pass through a great swarm of Bees, if he Goes calmly and quietly along;
Christians, you never had, and if you should live these hundred years, for ought I know are never like to have a better opportunity to put this duty in practise then now.
Christians, you never had, and if you should live these hundred Years, for ought I know Are never like to have a better opportunity to put this duty in practice then now.
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Many of you are full of the goods of this world, and many of your enemies are hungry, feed them; they want rayment, clothe them; they are reduced to extreme necessity, relieve them. You will say we have little encouragement to this, we see their malice is invincible.
Many of you Are full of the goods of this world, and many of your enemies Are hungry, feed them; they want raiment, cloth them; they Are reduced to extreme necessity, relieve them. You will say we have little encouragement to this, we see their malice is invincible.
but if any man will refuse to act in good and just designes for his friends, such a one may thank himself if he he suspected and misinterpreted in his charity to his enemies.
but if any man will refuse to act in good and just designs for his Friends, such a one may thank himself if he he suspected and Misinterpreted in his charity to his enemies.
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I believe the Devil (as bad as men are) has a pretty hard taske of it to move them to violence against those godly men that have used them kindly in their need.
I believe the devil (as bad as men Are) has a pretty hard task of it to move them to violence against those godly men that have used them kindly in their need.
Yea he made Saul, though his mortall enemy, afraid of him, because he behaved himselfe wisely, ver. 15. When our Saviour sent out his Disciples as Sheep among Wolves, he bid them Be wise as Serpents and innocent as Doves.
Yea he made Saul, though his Mortal enemy, afraid of him, Because he behaved himself wisely, ver. 15. When our Saviour sent out his Disciples as Sheep among Wolves, he bid them Be wise as Serpents and innocent as Dove.
Were the spirit of Prayer in as much vigour among us now as it was some yeares agoe, we might confidently expect it would as powerfully keep our adversaries down now as it brought them down then.
Were the Spirit of Prayer in as much vigour among us now as it was Some Years ago, we might confidently expect it would as powerfully keep our Adversaries down now as it brought them down then.
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unlesse we could accord better in the means of prevention, that our Cities and Townes must feel the fire again shortly, our Streets be washt with blood, our Fields made fat with the bodies of the slain,
unless we could accord better in the means of prevention, that our Cities and Towns must feel the fire again shortly, our Streets be washed with blood, our Fields made fat with the bodies of the slave,
and our selves and those that are dearest to us be made the subjects of such cruelties as were lately acted upon the poore English in Ireland, and the Protestants in Piedmont. But I should draw too many black lines upon the face of this dayes Solemnities, if I should more fully speak my apprehension of the state of things.
and our selves and those that Are dearest to us be made the subject's of such cruelties as were lately acted upon the poor English in Ireland, and the Protestants in Piedmont. But I should draw too many black lines upon the face of this days Solemnities, if I should more Fully speak my apprehension of the state of things.
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First, It puts them upon many subtil Devices, and cunning Stratagems, in frustrating of which the wisdome of God and his care of his Church is very much illustrated.
First, It puts them upon many subtle Devices, and cunning Stratagems, in frustrating of which the Wisdom of God and his care of his Church is very much illustrated.
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Hamans anger made him tenter his wit and policy to contrive that wicked plot against the Jewes, which gave God the glorious opportunity of turning his mischief upon his own head,
Hamans anger made him tenter his wit and policy to contrive that wicked plot against the Jews, which gave God the glorious opportunity of turning his mischief upon his own head,
and so came up the famous Solemnity of the dayes of Purim. Esth. 9.20. It is an ancient practice of the people of God to keep dayes of Thanksgiving for the disappointment of Plots against them;
and so Come up the famous Solemnity of the days of Purim. Esth. 9.20. It is an ancient practice of the people of God to keep days of Thanksgiving for the disappointment of Plots against them;
That is, as some expresse it, either the enemies shall acknowledge, or the thing it self shall declare, that in their most secret and subtil contrivances against God and his people, he has been too hard for them.
That is, as Some express it, either the enemies shall acknowledge, or the thing it self shall declare, that in their most secret and subtle contrivances against God and his people, he has been too hard for them.
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Pharaoh pursued Israel to the Red sea, that they might there take a view of the Salvation of God. For this cause was his heart raised up to this bold attempt, that God might shew in him his power;
Pharaoh pursued Israel to the Read sea, that they might there take a view of the Salvation of God. For this cause was his heart raised up to this bold attempt, that God might show in him his power;
Thirdly, It makes them sometimes fit to be his instruments in correcting his people, and so he vindicates himself from the suspicion of being a Patron to sin in them that are neerest to him,
Thirdly, It makes them sometime fit to be his Instruments in correcting his people, and so he vindicates himself from the suspicion of being a Patron to sin in them that Are nearest to him,
Angry Adversaries are Gods Scullions, whose service it is to scour off the rust and soyle that cleaves sometimes even to his Vessels of Honour; and if they were not very rugged and rough-handed, they would not be so fit for the turn.
Angry Adversaries Are God's Scullions, whose service it is to scour off the rust and soil that cleaves sometime even to his Vessels of Honour; and if they were not very rugged and rough-handed, they would not be so fit for the turn.
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But if the Lord suffers their wrath to break out upon us, it will be the likeliest way that I know to fetch us in from our extravagancies, to cure us of our pride, our wantonnesse, our mutuall discontents,
But if the Lord suffers their wrath to break out upon us, it will be the likeliest Way that I know to fetch us in from our extravagancies, to cure us of our pride, our wantonness, our mutual discontents,
If these shakings of the Rod which we may every day observe, prove not effectuall to reduce us to a better rate of Christianity, God will not alwayes stand at shall I? shall I? but lay it on to purpose,
If these shakings of the Rod which we may every day observe, prove not effectual to reduce us to a better rate of Christianity, God will not always stand At shall I? shall I? but lay it on to purpose,
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But alas, the Argument turns head against us, there being a kind of necessity upon him to use some effectuall means to take us off from those things which openly reflect disgrace upon himself,
But alas, the Argument turns head against us, there being a kind of necessity upon him to use Some effectual means to take us off from those things which openly reflect disgrace upon himself,
Fourthly, The wrath of man against the people of God administers occasion to him for the manifestation of the power of his grace in upholding the spirits of his people,
Fourthly, The wrath of man against the people of God administers occasion to him for the manifestation of the power of his grace in upholding the spirits of his people,
The heartiest persecuters have found it easier to weary out themselves, then to wear out the Saints of the most High, which made those brethren in cruelty, Dioclesian and Maximianus to alight from their Imperial Thrones,
The heartiest persecuters have found it Easier to weary out themselves, then to wear out the Saints of the most High, which made those brothers in cruelty, Diocletian and Maximianus to alight from their Imperial Thrones,
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and betake themselves to a private life, out of a sullen discontent and vexation of spirit (as Nicephorus reports it) because they could not extirpate the Christians.
and betake themselves to a private life, out of a sullen discontent and vexation of Spirit (as Nicephorus reports it) Because they could not extirpate the Christians.
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So Papists oftentimes complain Rhetorically, that they find the Hereticks (as they call Reformed Christians) like another Hydra, when they have taken off one head many more succeed it.
So Papists oftentimes complain Rhetorically, that they find the Heretics (as they call Reformed Christians) like Another Hydra, when they have taken off one head many more succeed it.
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Those rare pieces of Divine Providence, The Advancement of Joseph to the Government of Egypt, and the Translation of the Israelites thence into the land of promise, the exaltation of Daniel and Mordecai in the captivity,
Those rare Pieces of Divine Providence, The Advancement of Joseph to the Government of Egypt, and the translation of the Israelites thence into the land of promise, the exaltation of daniel and Mordecai in the captivity,
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and restauration of the Jewes from it, receive their greatest beauties and embellishments from the variety of Humane obstructions through which they forced their way.
and restauration of the Jews from it, receive their greatest beauty's and embellishments from the variety of Humane obstructions through which they forced their Way.
So in all the amazing changes and revolutions which our eyes have seen, there is a grand design of God uniformly carried on for his people through an incredible variety of mens counterworkings;
So in all the amazing changes and revolutions which our eyes have seen, there is a grand Design of God uniformly carried on for his people through an incredible variety of men's counterworkings;
Neither must we expect that Satan and his instruments will ever leave off their secret plots and open oppositions, till the work upon the wheel be wrought off,
Neither must we expect that Satan and his Instruments will ever leave off their secret plots and open oppositions, till the work upon the wheel be wrought off,
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Thus the enemies themselves are oft constrained to acknowledge with Adoni-Bezek, the righteous hand of God upon them in the day of Inquisition. They that set up the Statue of Sennacherib when his sons had slain him,
Thus the enemies themselves Are oft constrained to acknowledge with Adoni-Bezek, the righteous hand of God upon them in the day of Inquisition. They that Set up the Statue of Sennacherib when his Sons had slave him,
after his fatall expedition towards Jerusalem, compelled him, though he was dead, yet to speak these words to all spectators, Whosoever looks upon me let him learn to fear God:
After his fatal expedition towards Jerusalem, compelled him, though he was dead, yet to speak these words to all spectators, Whosoever looks upon me let him Learn to Fear God:
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and are become a people vain and light in our minds, a people that dare boldly believe or unbelieve any thing, which will make any man vain in his conversation;
and Are become a people vain and Light in our minds, a people that Dare boldly believe or unbelieve any thing, which will make any man vain in his Conversation;
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do you observe what their Religion is, and how well it teaches them? Do you see what 'tis to be godly? I know that in the failings of Gods people, the logick of Adversaries is such, that they will infer an ell from every inch,
do you observe what their Religion is, and how well it Teaches them? Do you see what it's to be godly? I know that in the failings of God's people, the logic of Adversaries is such, that they will infer an ell from every inch,
yea let that Tragedy of Piedmont be acted over in England (we are too angry among our selves for the most part, to see how neare these things are in probability upon their march towards us) But let it be as the Lord pleases, certainly it shall be no worse.
yea let that Tragedy of Piedmont be acted over in England (we Are too angry among our selves for the most part, to see how near these things Are in probability upon their march towards us) But let it be as the Lord Pleases, Certainly it shall be no Worse.
And if God thinks his Glory well worth the whole charge of Creation and Providence, why should not we reckon our light Afflictions well bestowed upon it? FINIS.
And if God thinks his Glory well worth the Whole charge of Creation and Providence, why should not we reckon our Light Afflictions well bestowed upon it? FINIS.
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Irasci debemus prapter contumeliam Dei, propter injustitiā, &c. Roll. in Eph. Videndam est NONLATINALPHABET. Non ob lanam caprinam, aut res leviculas, sed justas ob causas; ut si cultus Dei, si religio, si patria, si parentes, &c. laedantur, violentur aut contemnantur. Hereb.
Irascible debemus prapter contumeliam Dei, propter injustitian, etc. Roll. in Ephesians Videndam est. Non ob lanam caprinam, Or Rest leviculas, sed Justas ob causas; ut si cultus Dei, si Religio, si patria, si Parents, etc. laedantur, violentur Or contemnantur. Herb.
