1. Crosses, 2. comforts, 3. counsels. Needfull to be considered, and carefully to be laid up in the hearts of the godly, in these boysterous broiles, and bloody times. / By M. Zacharie Boyd.
CROSSES. The first Sermon, preached the 12. day of March; 1643. LUKE XXI. 16. Yee shall be betrayed both by Parents, and Brethren, and Kinsmen, and Friends, and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. Vers. 17.
CROSSES. The First Sermon, preached the 12. day of March; 1643. LUKE XXI. 16. Ye shall be betrayed both by Parents, and Brothers, and Kinsmen, and Friends, and Some of you shall they cause to be put to death. Vers. 17.
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Happy art thou who ever thou be, if from a sincere heart thou contribute the least mite of a holy grone for the well of Zion, the psalmist saith, they shall prosper that love thee:
Happy art thou who ever thou be, if from a sincere heart thou contribute the least mite of a holy groan for the well of Zion, the psalmist Says, they shall prosper that love thee:
In the second part of this chapter from the fifth verse untill the twentiefive, Christ fortelleth the destruction of the Temple: All glory must go down that stands not by Christs favour;
In the second part of this chapter from the fifth verse until the twentiefive, christ fortelleth the destruction of the Temple: All glory must go down that Stands not by Christ favour;
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In the fourth part, from the thirtie and fourth verse untill the end, the LORD exhorteth all his servants to be watchfull, There was never greater need to watch and pray then at this time,
In the fourth part, from the thirtie and fourth verse until the end, the LORD exhorteth all his Servants to be watchful, There was never greater need to watch and pray then At this time,
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so before desolations of countreys, destructions of cities, families, or private men, the Lord ordinarly giveth warning that men may make good use of the same.
so before desolations of Countries', destructions of cities, families, or private men, the Lord ordinarily gives warning that men may make good use of the same.
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The Lord is threatning to plead against us both with famine and blood: let us now come to the words wherein we have to speak of crosses. The division of the text.
The Lord is threatening to plead against us both with famine and blood: let us now come to the words wherein we have to speak of Crosses. The division of the text.
yee, said he, shall be betrayed both by parents and kinsefolkes and friends, &c. Observe heere first in generall, the great mercy of God towards his own children;
ye, said he, shall be betrayed both by Parents and kinsfolks and Friends, etc. Observe Here First in general, the great mercy of God towards his own children;
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It was a verie foolish word that David said, I said in my prosperitie, I shall never bee moved, but what followed? thou didst hide thy face and I was troubled.
It was a very foolish word that David said, I said in my Prosperity, I shall never be moved, but what followed? thou didst hide thy face and I was troubled.
these five or six years bypast, the Lord hath been still threatning with judgements after judgements, to come up into the midst of us, for to consume us;
these five or six Years bypast, the Lord hath been still threatening with Judgments After Judgments, to come up into the midst of us, for to consume us;
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these by whom they should bee betrayed, are here foure in number: 1. their parents: 2. their brethren: 3. their kinsemen: 4. their friends; Christ in Mathew maketh mention of the like unnaturall dealing;
these by whom they should be betrayed, Are Here foure in number: 1. their Parents: 2. their brothers: 3. their kinsmen: 4. their Friends; christ in Matthew makes mention of the like unnatural dealing;
the trouble is very piercing when we are crossed by these who should be our speciall comfort. After that David had spoken of many that had troubled him, he melting for heavinesse subjoyned this as more then all, yet my familiar friend in whom I trusted which did eat of my bread, hath lift up his heele against me, this was said of Ahitophel in the first place,
the trouble is very piercing when we Are crossed by these who should be our special Comfort. After that David had spoken of many that had troubled him, he melting for heaviness subjoined this as more then all, yet my familiar friend in whom I trusted which did eat of my bred, hath lift up his heel against me, this was said of Ahithophel in the First place,
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and after of Judas his treachery, against Christ, of whom Christ said in the new Testament, He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heele against me, when a master is betrayed by his servant,
and After of Judas his treachery, against christ, of whom christ said in the new Testament, He that Eateth bred with me, hath lift up his heel against me, when a master is betrayed by his servant,
The 1. use; when such things befall us, that our nearest friends trouble us, let us remember that such hath beene the case of the dearest of Gods children;
The 1. use; when such things befall us, that our nearest Friends trouble us, let us Remember that such hath been the case of the dearest of God's children;
Jonathan had a persecuting father and David a persecuting sonne, and Christ had a traitour servant: and to all the apostles it is said here, yee shall be betrayed both by parents and by brethren, and kinsmen and friends;
Johnathan had a persecuting father and David a persecuting son, and christ had a traitor servant: and to all the Apostles it is said Here, ye shall be betrayed both by Parents and by brothers, and kinsmen and Friends;
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but as for men all men are lyers, David said that God failed him never. If men in these last dayes had the eyes of Elishah, to see within the breasts of men, as hee looked into Hazael, they would see in many familiar friends things to be done,
but as for men all men Are liars, David said that God failed him never. If men in these last days had the eyes of Elishah, to see within the breasts of men, as he looked into hazael, they would see in many familiar Friends things to be done,
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God hath hid many particulars from our eyes, but he hath told us this in generall, that many who seeme to be our greatest friends, will not faile to betray us.
God hath hid many particulars from our eyes, but he hath told us this in general, that many who seem to be our greatest Friends, will not fail to betray us.
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when he finds his time, hee will spit out the sincere milk of Gods Word, and call it the bitter gall of treason: As Jrijah the Captaine of the Ward falsly accused the Prophet Jeremiah, saying, Thou art a Traitour, Thou fallest away to the Caldeans;
when he finds his time, he will spit out the sincere milk of God's Word, and call it the bitter Gall of treason: As Jrijah the Captain of the Ward falsely accused the Prophet Jeremiah, saying, Thou art a Traitor, Thou Fallest away to the Chaldaeans;
but what then? Give them peace and plentie, and let them see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter, and little shall they care for any Religion;
but what then? Give them peace and plenty, and let them see the Rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter, and little shall they care for any Religion;
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Such with all their faire outward profession in dayes of peace, are but like a potsheard, covered with silver drosse. Others are Judas like, who first served Christ for the bagge, and afterwards served his enemies for thirtie pieces of silver. Thousands if they once imagine that there is more profite by serving the queene of Heaven,
Such with all their fair outward profession in days of peace, Are but like a potsherd, covered with silver dross. Others Are Judas like, who First served christ for the bag, and afterwards served his enemies for thirtie Pieces of silver. Thousands if they once imagine that there is more profit by serving the queen of Heaven,
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who would have thought that ever Gods people would have spoken these words, Since wee left off to burne incense to the queene of Heaven, that is, to the Sunne or Moone, we have beene consumed by the sword, and by the famine.
who would have Thought that ever God's people would have spoken these words, Since we left off to burn incense to the queen of Heaven, that is, to the Sun or Moon, we have been consumed by the sword, and by the famine.
like Ahola and Aholibah, to play the harlot with idoles, before that for Religion they put on the sheep-skins, and the goat-skins, for to go wander up and down,
like Ahola and Aholibah, to play the harlot with Idols, before that for Religion they put on the sheepskins, and the goatskins, for to go wander up and down,
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Fy, fy upon the treachery of many, fy upon our divisions, Have we not all one Father? Hath not one God created us? Are we not all men of one countrey? Have we not of late beene all compassed with the common enemie, papists, atheists,
Fie, fie upon the treachery of many, fie upon our divisions, Have we not all one Father? Hath not one God created us? are we not all men of one country? Have we not of late been all compassed with the Common enemy, Papists, atheists,
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and Armenians? Have we not all sworne one Covenant? Have wee not abjured all divisive motions? And now, why do we deale treacherously every man against his brother, by profaining the Covenant of our Fathers? And now why are we become treacherous to Christ our husband, as women that breake wedlock? Our danger, like Cains sin lieth at the door: our iniquities have highly provoked God to wrath;
and Armenians? Have we not all sworn one Covenant? Have we not abjured all divisive motions? And now, why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the Covenant of our Father's? And now why Are we become treacherous to christ our husband, as women that break wedlock? Our danger, like Cains since lies At the door: our iniquities have highly provoked God to wrath;
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should we then make mirth? Is this a time for laughter? We are called to lamentations, for the Decree is so far advanced against us, that except with all haste wee returne to God, wee shall be made a spectacle of amazement;
should we then make mirth? Is this a time for laughter? We Are called to lamentations, for the decree is so Far advanced against us, that except with all haste we return to God, we shall be made a spectacle of amazement;
Who doth not see most fearfull breaking out of monstruous sins in all the quarters of the land? We all may well say with Jeremiah, Our iniquities testifie against us,
Who does not see most fearful breaking out of monstruous Sins in all the quarters of the land? We all may well say with Jeremiah, Our iniquities testify against us,
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and our backslidings are many, yea we have pressed God under us, as a Cart is pressed that is full of sheaves, and therefore we most justly deserve to bee abhoreed of all,
and our backslidings Are many, yea we have pressed God under us, as a Cart is pressed that is full of sheaves, and Therefore we most justly deserve to be abhoreed of all,
Seeing this land is so crammed with numbers of men, who dayly by their divisive motions breake Gods Covenant, let not a man either trust in his father,
Seeing this land is so crammed with numbers of men, who daily by their divisive motions break God's Covenant, let not a man either trust in his father,
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of too many in Scotland this day may God say to his Servants, as he said to Ezekiel concerning Israel, Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become drosse;
of too many in Scotland this day may God say to his Servants, as he said to Ezekielem Concerning Israel, Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross;
as carnall quarrels, O then they will hive together like Bees, and cluster like burres; but if the cause of Christ be in question, Satan draweth away unsanctified mens hearts,
as carnal quarrels, Oh then they will hive together like Bees, and cluster like burrs; but if the cause of christ be in question, Satan draws away unsanctified men's hearts,
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neere in bloud, but not in GOD, can not have solide love, they are like the yron and myrie clay of the feet of Nebuchadnezzars image, which could not cleave one to another:
near in blood, but not in GOD, can not have solid love, they Are like the iron and miry clay of the feet of Nebuchadnezar's image, which could not cleave one to Another:
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where wee may learne, that God calleth not all his servants to be Martyres: When Peter had heard of Christ that in his old dayes he should bee a martyre, hee incontinent enquired what should become of John; Lord said he, and what shall this man doe? as if he had said, shall hee bee bound and led away also? the Lords answere was, what is that to thee? * The Lord in his wisdome, permitteth some of his servants to be all their dayes like Peter when hee was young, having libertie to gird themselves and goe whether they would to bee free of fetters and prison;
where we may Learn, that God calls not all his Servants to be Martyrs: When Peter had herd of christ that in his old days he should be a martyr, he incontinent inquired what should become of John; Lord said he, and what shall this man do? as if he had said, shall he be bound and led away also? the lords answer was, what is that to thee? * The Lord in his Wisdom, permitteth Some of his Servants to be all their days like Peter when he was young, having liberty to gird themselves and go whither they would to be free of fetters and prison;
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All the true worshippers of God are not alwayes poore and leane no not, the psalmest saith, that they that be fat upon the earth shall eat and worship, that is, the rich and wealthy as well as the poore shall be servants to the Lord.
All the true worshippers of God Are not always poor and lean no not, the Psalmist Says, that they that be fat upon the earth shall eat and worship, that is, the rich and wealthy as well as the poor shall be Servants to the Lord.
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Abraham was rich, and Jacob was rich, and Job was rich, and the three wise men that came to worship Christ in the cratch were wealthy, they opened their treasures and presented unto Christ gifts;
Abraham was rich, and Jacob was rich, and Job was rich, and the three wise men that Come to worship christ in the cratch were wealthy, they opened their treasures and presented unto christ Gifts;
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gold, frankincense and myrrhe: All these and many moe were by God made fat upon the earth, and they did eate and did truely worship the Lord in all sinceritie.
gold, frankincense and myrrh: All these and many more were by God made fat upon the earth, and they did eat and did truly worship the Lord in all sincerity.
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Others againe by his divine dispensation, he will appoint in a poore estate to wander about in sheepeskins, and goatskins, being like Joshuah clothed with filthy garments, or like Gibionites going with old and clouted shooes.
Others again by his divine Dispensation, he will appoint in a poor estate to wander about in sheepskins, and goatskins, being like Joshua clothed with filthy garments, or like Gibeonites going with old and clouted shoes.
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WE have heard how the Lord hath given his disciples warning of three particulars evils that were to come upon them, the first was a betraying of them by their parents, brethren kinsmen and friends, the second was, a causing of some of them to be put to death, of those we have spoken:
WE have herd how the Lord hath given his Disciples warning of three particulars evils that were to come upon them, the First was a betraying of them by their Parents, brothers kinsmen and Friends, the second was, a causing of Some of them to be put to death, of those we have spoken:
He saith not unto his Disciples, Men shall bee angrie at you, but he saith, Yee shall be hated: this is an effect of hatred, these that hate any, desire neither to heare, nor to see them;
He Says not unto his Disciples, Men shall be angry At you, but he Says, Ye shall be hated: this is an Effect of hatred, these that hate any, desire neither to hear, nor to see them;
Jsaack compleined that Abimelechs servants had hated him, and sent him away; from this puddle of hatred issue out the streames of brawlings and debates.
Jsaack compleined that Abimelechs Servants had hated him, and sent him away; from this puddle of hatred issue out the streams of brawlings and debates.
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The use, Let Gods children heere learn what they have to look for in this world, let them live like Angels, they shall not faile to bee hated, this must not seeme strange unto us,
The use, Let God's children Here Learn what they have to look for in this world, let them live like Angels, they shall not fail to be hated, this must not seem strange unto us,
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It is but a little matter to bee so hated of the world, that a man bee called after the name of Isaacks second Well, sitnah, that is hatred, if so be that with Solomon he be Gods jedidiah, beloved of the Lord.
It is but a little matter to be so hated of the world, that a man be called After the name of Isaacs second Well, sitnah, that is hatred, if so be that with Solomon he be God's jedidiah, Beloved of the Lord.
YEE have heard how Christ hath said to his servants, Yee shall be hated: Secondly, it followeth that wee consider the Universalitie of this hatred, Yee, said he, shall bee hated of all men.
YE have herd how christ hath said to his Servants, Ye shall be hated: Secondly, it follows that we Consider the Universality of this hatred, Ye, said he, shall be hated of all men.
In the words before Christ had spoken to his Disciples of parents, brethren kinsmen, and friends, that would betray them, heere hee speaketh of others of all rankes that would hate them.
In the words before christ had spoken to his Disciples of Parents, brothers kinsmen, and Friends, that would betray them, Here he speaks of Others of all ranks that would hate them.
they are so many, that in this text they are called all men, the enemies of the Saints heere below, may take unto themselves the divels name, Legion, because they are many:
they Are so many, that in this text they Are called all men, the enemies of the Saints Here below, may take unto themselves the Devils name, Legion, Because they Are many:
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As they are many, so are they most despightfull, full of hatred, most ready to oppresse Gods children in a most fearfull manner, to to rob and to spoile them, to banish and burne them, to head and to hang them;
As they Are many, so Are they most despiteful, full of hatred, most ready to oppress God's children in a most fearful manner, to to rob and to spoil them, to banish and burn them, to head and to hang them;
If a child of God through infirmitie, fall into any sin, the discourse thereof shall empty many bowles of wine, and many who are more modest, have their secret joy for the fall of the Man, which plainly declare hatred to be in the heart;
If a child of God through infirmity, fallen into any since, the discourse thereof shall empty many bowls of wine, and many who Are more modest, have their secret joy for the fallen of the Man, which plainly declare hatred to be in the heart;
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Againe, whereas the Lord here saith to his servants, that they shall be hated of all men, I observe, that great is the folly, yea the furie, and madnesse of the wicked;
Again, whereas the Lord Here Says to his Servants, that they shall be hated of all men, I observe, that great is the folly, yea the fury, and madness of the wicked;
for all the meat and cloaths in this world, by right, belong only to these that are godly, to whom Gods word hath said, all things are yours: if all things be theirs, the wicked have nothing but by usurpation.
for all the meat and clothes in this world, by right, belong only to these that Are godly, to whom God's word hath said, all things Are yours: if all things be theirs, the wicked have nothing but by usurpation.
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Againe, they are both fooles and unthankfull, in that they hate the godly, who hold Gods judgements off them, for only they make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before God for the land, that hee should not destroy it;
Again, they Are both Fools and unthankful, in that they hate the godly, who hold God's Judgments off them, for only they make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before God for the land, that he should not destroy it;
The use, Wonder not that wicked men goe to hell, for they are all fooles, they are like mad men, who cutting the pillars of the house, should cause the house fall down above their heads;
The use, Wonder not that wicked men go to hell, for they Are all Fools, they Are like mad men, who cutting the pillars of the house, should cause the house fallen down above their Heads;
Again, whereas Christ here by way of prophesie fortelleth what hatred shall be in the hearts of wicked men against his servants, I observe Christs knowledge and wisdome to be great;
Again, whereas christ Here by Way of prophesy fortelleth what hatred shall be in the hearts of wicked men against his Servants, I observe Christ knowledge and Wisdom to be great;
we may with good reason say that he is wiser then Daniel, yea wiser then Solomon, who was wiser then all men: then Ethan the Ezrahite and Heman and Chalcol and Darda the sons of Mahol;
we may with good reason say that he is Wiser then daniel, yea Wiser then Solomon, who was Wiser then all men: then Ethan the Ezrahite and Heman and Chalcol and Darda the Sons of Mahol;
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mens hearts have no windowes for eyes of flesh, but all is open to Gods eyes of fire; God in Ezekiel said to his people, I know all the things that came into your minde, yea every one of them:
Mens hearts have no windows for eyes of Flesh, but all is open to God's eyes of fire; God in Ezekielem said to his people, I know all the things that Come into your mind, yea every one of them:
and upon your thigh with Ephraim, and never take rest, untill yee get that holy revenge, which is required to bee in that godly sorrow, that worketh repentance never to be repented of. 3. For what cause the godly are hated of the wicked.
and upon your thigh with Ephraim, and never take rest, until ye get that holy revenge, which is required to be in that godly sorrow, that works Repentance never to be repented of. 3. For what cause the godly Are hated of the wicked.
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WE have heard how Christ did foretell to his servants, that they should be hated: I also declarunto you the universalitie of the hatred, Yee shall be hated of all men;
WE have herd how christ did foretell to his Servants, that they should be hated: I also declarunto you the universality of the hatred, Ye shall be hated of all men;
Now thirdly it followeth that we consider the ground and cause of all this hatred, it is contained in these words, For my names sake; that is as much as if Christ had said to his servants, yee shall be hated for my cause,
Now Thirdly it follows that we Consider the ground and cause of all this hatred, it is contained in these words, For my names sake; that is as much as if christ had said to his Servants, ye shall be hated for my cause,
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but because he preached Trueth, and would not flatter him in his sins, as the other false prophets had done, Yee, said Christ heere to his faithfull servants.
but Because he preached Truth, and would not flatter him in his Sins, as the other false Prophets had done, Ye, said christ Here to his faithful Servants.
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Let the love of one man Christ, bee a recompence against the hatred of all men; let heaven granted unto us for his names sake, encourage us to beare patientlie the hatred of all men for his names sake; yea,
Let the love of one man christ, be a recompense against the hatred of all men; let heaven granted unto us for his names sake, encourage us to bear patiently the hatred of all men for his names sake; yea,
and seeing only for his names sake we receive all our comfort, Whatsoever yee shall aske in my name that will I doe, and seeing his name is so honourable that at his name every knee must bow:
and seeing only for his names sake we receive all our Comfort, Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name that will I do, and seeing his name is so honourable that At his name every knee must bow:
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If seven yeeres of that most painefull service for Rachel seemed to Jacob but short, because he loved her, let the constraining love of Christ so sweaten all our sorrowes, that they may seeme easie unto us;
If seven Years of that most painful service for Rachel seemed to Jacob but short, Because he loved her, let the constraining love of christ so sweated all our sorrows, that they may seem easy unto us;
yea, if for his names sake we were bound with a chaine of yron, let that yron chain be more precious in our eyes, then that chaine of gold that Pharao put about Josephs neck;
yea, if for his names sake we were bound with a chain of iron, let that iron chain be more precious in our eyes, then that chain of gold that Pharaoh put about Josephs neck;
The 3. use: Let this serve for reproofe to all these, who in steed of suffering for the sacred name of Christ, most vilely abuse this name above their cups,
The 3. use: Let this serve for reproof to all these, who in steed of suffering for the sacred name of christ, most vilely abuse this name above their cups,
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or vilipend it in the streets, or with profaine merchands have it in their shops, to cover their lies for to deceive the buyers in selling their wares;
or vilipend it in the streets, or with profaine merchands have it in their shops, to cover their lies for to deceive the buyers in selling their wares;
If so it be that some speake words of reproofe, they for the most part are like the soft reproofes of Eli, whose wordes to his sonnes were without life, blunt without anedge why doe yee such things? for I heare of your evill doings by all this people;
If so it be that Some speak words of reproof, they for the most part Are like the soft reproofs of Eli, whose words to his Sons were without life, blunt without anedge why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil doings by all this people;
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If one man sin against another, the judge will judge him, but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? How few are these among us, that will this day speake so much for God? and yet Gods judgements were such against Eli and his house for his softnesse in Gods quarrell, that the eares of every one of them that heard of them were made to tingle:
If one man since against Another, the judge will judge him, but if a man since against the LORD, who shall entreat for him? How few Are these among us, that will this day speak so much for God? and yet God's Judgments were such against Eli and his house for his softness in God's quarrel, that the ears of every one of them that herd of them were made to tingle:
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The 5. use: Last of all, seeing wicked men hate the godly for Christs name sake, let us take good heede that when wicked men hate us or persecute us, it be not for our owne sake,
The 5. use: Last of all, seeing wicked men hate the godly for Christ name sake, let us take good heed that when wicked men hate us or persecute us, it be not for our own sake,
Peter saith, What glory is it, if when yee be buffited for your fault, yee shall take it patiently, Let no man suffer as a malefactour, that is not thank worthy; Let us all therefore take good heed that our afflictions be not for our deservings,
Peter Says, What glory is it, if when ye be buffited for your fault, ye shall take it patiently, Let no man suffer as a Malefactor, that is not thank worthy; Let us all Therefore take good heed that our afflictions be not for our deservings,
or hated, for casting off the thing that is good, but that our sufferings be for Christs names sake who for our sake pleased not himselfe, but willingly exposed himself to all sorts of reproaches and contumelies,
or hated, for casting off the thing that is good, but that our sufferings be for Christ names sake who for our sake pleased not himself, but willingly exposed himself to all sorts of Reproaches and Contumelies,
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many like Joab first kisse, and after kill, first smile; but after smite; the wayes of Satan with men at the beginning, is to hide all dangers untill the last come;
many like Joab First kiss, and After kill, First smile; but After smite; the ways of Satan with men At the beginning, is to hide all dangers until the last come;
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when he would have allured Christ unto his service, he spake to him of great gifts, even all the kingdomes of the world, if he would but fall downe and worship him;
when he would have allured christ unto his service, he spoke to him of great Gifts, even all the kingdoms of the world, if he would but fallen down and worship him;
Hee at the first meeting speaketh to men of crosses, but after that, as in this text, hee cherisheth them with comforts, and directeth them with counsels: According to this he speaketh heer to his disciples;
He At the First meeting speaks to men of Crosses, but After that, as in this text, he Cherishes them with comforts, and directeth them with Counsels: According to this he speaks her to his Disciples;
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he had terrified them in the words preceeding with betraying, putting to death, and with the hatred of all men; Now in these words he maketh his candie to shine upon their heads, hee manifesteth his love in a great measure of comfort, But, saith he, there shall not a hair of your head perish;
he had terrified them in the words preceding with betraying, putting to death, and with the hatred of all men; Now in these words he makes his candy to shine upon their Heads, he manifesteth his love in a great measure of Comfort, But, Says he, there shall not a hair of your head perish;
I, said David, had fainted, unlesse I had believed to see the goodnesse of the Lord, &c. The division of the Text. IN these Words there bee two parts, In the first part there bee comforts, But there shall not a hair of your head perish;
I, said David, had fainted, unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord, etc. The division of the Text. IN these Words there be two parts, In the First part there be comforts, But there shall not a hair of your head perish;
IT was a very terrible speach, which the Lord uttered unto his Disciples, in the preceeding verses, that they should be betrayed, and that some of them should be put to death, and that they should be hated of all men: Behold heere how he giveth unto them a singular comforts, as Balme of Gilead, for healing of their hearts that were wounded;
IT was a very terrible speech, which the Lord uttered unto his Disciples, in the preceding Verses, that they should be betrayed, and that Some of them should be put to death, and that they should be hated of all men: Behold Here how he gives unto them a singular comforts, as Balm of Gilead, for healing of their hearts that were wounded;
a foule Februar is a comfort to the labourer, because he looketh for a dry March: Sanctified afflictions in youth, should be a comfort, telling us, that God is comming in the calme:
a foul february is a Comfort to the labourer, Because he looks for a dry March: Sanctified afflictions in youth, should be a Comfort, telling us, that God is coming in the Cam:
Job speaking of the Wicked, said They have no changes; wicked mens eyes stand out with fatnesse: the portion of Kings meate is a defiling thing, beasts that goe in fattest pastures are neerest the slaughter:
Job speaking of the Wicked, said They have no changes; wicked Mens eyes stand out with fatness: the portion of Kings meat is a defiling thing, beasts that go in Fattest pastures Are nearest the slaughter:
yea in the midst of the fierie tryall wee shall still bee in safetie, though in some hours of temptation wee may bee as David like a bottell in the smoak, or in deaths valley, having our soule in our hand; but O tarry a little,
yea in the midst of the fiery trial we shall still be in safety, though in Some hours of temptation we may be as David like a Bottle in the smoke, or in death's valley, having our soul in our hand; but Oh tarry a little,
and God will arise, and help his servants, The end of that man is peace: troubled David said to God with great boldnesse, Afterward thou shalt receive mee to glory;
and God will arise, and help his Servants, The end of that man is peace: troubled David said to God with great boldness, Afterwards thou shalt receive me to glory;
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The wicked are mighty and cruell, they as on horse back ride over the heads of the godly, yet are they not able to carry a hair with them, but by Gods permission;
The wicked Are mighty and cruel, they as on horse back ride over the Heads of the godly, yet Are they not able to carry a hair with them, but by God's permission;
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Baal did not regard the cryes of his priests, though they cryed from morning unto noone, and cut themselves with knives, but the Lord alwayes regardeth his servants, his eyes are still upon all the haires of their head.
Baal did not regard the cries of his Priests, though they cried from morning unto noon, and Cut themselves with knives, but the Lord always Regardeth his Servants, his eyes Are still upon all the hairs of their head.
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he preserveth us so, that the least things that concerne us shall not perish. The Angel Gabriel said well to Mary, nothing shall bee unpossible with God;
he Preserveth us so, that the least things that concern us shall not perish. The Angel Gabriel said well to Marry, nothing shall be unpossible with God;
He who hath spread cut the skie, which is strong, and as a molten looking glasse, Hee with whom is terrible Majestie; He who is almightie and excellent in power, can most easily preserve his servants,
He who hath spread Cut the sky, which is strong, and as a melted looking glass, He with whom is terrible Majesty; He who is almighty and excellent in power, can most Easily preserve his Servants,
When God had said, It is even the time of Jacobs trouble, he in the same verse subjoineth, but hee shall be saved out of it; Mans extremitie is Gods opportunitie:
When God had said, It is even the time of Jacobs trouble, he in the same verse subjoineth, but he shall be saved out of it; men extremity is God's opportunity:
and very strange, every man in trouble as a woman in travaile, but in the eight verse followeth a faire deliverance, I, said the Lord, will breake the yoke from off thy neck:
and very strange, every man in trouble as a woman in travail, but in the eight verse follows a fair deliverance, I, said the Lord, will break the yoke from off thy neck:
When Jeremiah was in prison among mire, the Lord sent unto him an Ebedmelech, with old cast clouts, and rotten ragges, to put under his arme holes, to draw him out of the dungeon;
When Jeremiah was in prison among mire, the Lord sent unto him an Ebedmelech, with old cast clouts, and rotten rags, to put under his arm holes, to draw him out of the dungeon;
and all that ye have in these dayes of warre, he will preserve your husbands and sons, that they be not killed, your wives that they be not abused, your virgins that they be not deflored, you• houses that they bee not spoiled, your cattell,
and all that you have in these days of war, he will preserve your Husbands and Sons, that they be not killed, your wives that they be not abused, your Virgins that they be not deflored, you• houses that they be not spoiled, your cattle,
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In the words preceeding the Lord himself said, some of you shall they cause to be put to death, many good mens houses are spoiled, their cattell like Jobs oxen and asses are carried away, how then is it heere said, that there shall not a haire of their head perish:
In the words preceding the Lord himself said, Some of you shall they cause to be put to death, many good men's houses Are spoiled, their cattle like Jobs oxen and asses Are carried away, how then is it Here said, that there shall not a hair of their head perish:
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Concerning the comfort of this text, I may say as Ezekiel said to God Ah Lord God, they say of me, doeth he not speake parables or riddles? Wee know not what hee meanes,
Concerning the Comfort of this text, I may say as Ezekielem said to God Ah Lord God, they say of me, doth he not speak parables or riddles? we know not what he means,
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THE Prophet Zechariah teaching men to bee awfully affected to the great Majestie of God, cryed out, Bee silent, O all flesh before the Lord, yet notwithstanding many with Job in his fit of miscontentment, must needes fill their mouths with arguments and dispute with the Lord,
THE Prophet Zechariah teaching men to be awfully affected to the great Majesty of God, cried out, be silent, Oh all Flesh before the Lord, yet notwithstanding many with Job in his fit of miscontentment, must needs fill their mouths with Arguments and dispute with the Lord,
O thou, said Micah, that art named the house of Jacob, is the Spirit of the LORD straitened? O thou that art named a Christian, is the arme of the Lord shortned, that he can not work and save us,
Oh thou, said micah, that art nam the house of Jacob, is the Spirit of the LORD straitened? Oh thou that art nam a Christian, is the arm of the Lord shortened, that he can not work and save us,
To come to the objection, I say that it is but a blinde objection, these that have the eye of faith do clearely see that God preserveth his owne, that not a haire of their head doth perish:
To come to the objection, I say that it is but a blind objection, these that have the eye of faith doe clearly see that God Preserveth his own, that not a hair of their head does perish:
: Thy husband is he slaine? thy children are they killed for Christs names sake? thou must not therefore esteeme that they are perished; faith will not speake so:
: Thy husband is he slain? thy children Are they killed for Christ names sake? thou must not Therefore esteem that they Are perished; faith will not speak so:
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If the King should come, and take a beggars childe in in this Province of Cliddisdaile, and make him a Barron in Barrenthorow, the nixt adjacent Province, would the beggar say that his son were perished? would he not rather say with Jacob, hearing of Josephs honour in Egypt;
If the King should come, and take a beggars child in in this Province of Cliddisdaile, and make him a Baron in Barrenthorow, the nixt adjacent Province, would the beggar say that his son were perished? would he not rather say with Jacob, hearing of Josephs honour in Egypt;
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Now all the godly that are slaine for Gods name, are but gone as it were to the other side of the street, to their most worthie husband Christ who hath given to them in the heavens right to the tree of life, where continually they see God face to face, that face wherein is fulnesse of joy; open a little the eyes of your faith,
Now all the godly that Are slain for God's name, Are but gone as it were to the other side of the street, to their most worthy husband christ who hath given to them in the heavens right to the tree of life, where continually they see God face to face, that face wherein is fullness of joy; open a little the eyes of your faith,
to him that goeth to heaven may well be said of life eternall, that which God said to Ieremiah of his naturall life Thy life shall be for a prey to thee.
to him that Goes to heaven may well be said of life Eternal, that which God said to Jeremiah of his natural life Thy life shall be for a prey to thee.
Tell me if when yee have lent a thousand pounds to a worthie wealthie faithfull man, bound fast by his obligation, think ye that all your money is perished, because it is out of your hand? I thinke not;
Tell me if when ye have lent a thousand pounds to a worthy wealthy faithful man, bound fast by his obligation, think you that all your money is perished, Because it is out of your hand? I think not;
But so it is, all that is taken from you for Christs names sake is in a better hand, it is lent unto Christ, who hath given an obligation sealed with his blood, that yee shall be surely payed with such an increase, that the greatest usurer in the land never required the like; even a hundreth for one:
But so it is, all that is taken from you for Christ names sake is in a better hand, it is lent unto christ, who hath given an obligation sealed with his blood, that ye shall be surely paid with such an increase, that the greatest usurer in the land never required the like; even a Hundredth for one:
If thou would see the obligation, behold it is heere in readinesse, registrate in the Bookes of Counsell of heaven, Christs Obligation registrate. Matth. XIX.
If thou would see the obligation, behold it is Here in readiness, registrate in the Books of Counsel of heaven, Christ Obligation registrate. Matthew XIX.
and all that they have, are well kept, yea •o that a haire of their head shall not perish: To all the godly let it be heere said as Christ said to Thomas Bee not faithlesse, but believing.
and all that they have, Are well kept, yea •o that a hair of their head shall not perish: To all the godly let it be Here said as christ said to Thomas be not faithless, but believing.
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King Ahasuerus question to Haman was, What shall be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour? All the greatest things that Haman could invent,
King Ahasuerus question to Haman was, What shall be done to the man whom the King delights to honour? All the greatest things that Haman could invent,
John sayeth, that they shall see his face, and his name shall bee in their foreheads, as a mark crying, This shall it be done to the man whom Christ delighteth to honour.
John Saith, that they shall see his face, and his name shall be in their foreheads, as a mark crying, This shall it be done to the man whom christ delights to honour.
their soule shall perish, their body shall perish, and their estate also shall perish. * Gods wrath, as I said before, shall not spare their very haire;
their soul shall perish, their body shall perish, and their estate also shall perish. * God's wrath, as I said before, shall not spare their very hair;
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though they were Kings and Princes, the Lord in furie shall cry, I will overturn, overturn, overturn all their wealth, their honour, and their majestie:
though they were Kings and Princes, the Lord in fury shall cry, I will overturn, overturn, overturn all their wealth, their honour, and their majesty:
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then all the worm-eaten glory of the wicked, with all their good things, and great designes, shall anone wither away, like Jonahs gourd. As they sew the winde, so shall they reape the whirlewinde, which hath neither stalk,
then all the Worm-eaten glory of the wicked, with all their good things, and great designs, shall anon wither away, like Jonahs gourd. As they sew the wind, so shall they reap the whirlwind, which hath neither stalk,
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or with Shadrah, be cast into a fierie furnace, or with Daniel into a Lions den, the words of my text shall still remaine true, not a haire of their head shall perish:
or with shadrah, be cast into a fiery furnace, or with daniel into a Lions den, the words of my text shall still remain true, not a hair of their head shall perish:
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but with all submission tarrieth under the burden, untill God give a deliverance, like a worthy watch who goeth not from his place untill his hour come,
but with all submission tarrieth under the burden, until God give a deliverance, like a worthy watch who Goes not from his place until his hour come,
Now it followeth that we consider what we have to do with our patience. Christs counsell and direction heer is, that in our patience we possesse our soules.
Now it follows that we Consider what we have to do with our patience. Christ counsel and direction her is, that in our patience we possess our Souls.
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so to possesse our souls in patience, declareth that a firme and stable patience is heere commanded, which a man should as strongly and carefully keepe as his dearest earthly possession;
so to possess our Souls in patience, Declareth that a firm and stable patience is Here commanded, which a man should as strongly and carefully keep as his dearest earthly possession;
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This the Lord heer required of his servants, when he said unto them, In your patience possesse yee your soules, as if he had said, Strive to be master over your selves, that yee may take in good part all sorts of crosses and calamities.
This the Lord her required of his Servants, when he said unto them, In your patience possess ye your Souls, as if he had said, Strive to be master over your selves, that ye may take in good part all sorts of Crosses and calamities.
the psalmist saith, Rest in the Lord and waite patiently for him, this is a very sweet saying, The poor servant that was not able to pay his masters rent cryed pitifully, Lord have patience with me:
the psalmist Says, Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him, this is a very sweet saying, The poor servant that was not able to pay his Masters rend cried pitifully, Lord have patience with me:
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that is, let your souls be possessed with patience, or have patience in your hearts as a possession, that is, keep patience as fast as a man maintaineth his possession, or as it was said of Jacob, that hee possessed his possessions; what Christ heere commands he gives unto his servants.
that is, let your Souls be possessed with patience, or have patience in your hearts as a possession, that is, keep patience as fast as a man maintaineth his possession, or as it was said of Jacob, that he possessed his possessions; what christ Here commands he gives unto his Servants.
Observe heer the great mercy of GOD towards his servants, whereas the wicked in affliction pine away in their sins, and fret out their hearts with comfortles grief.
Observe her the great mercy of GOD towards his Servants, whereas the wicked in affliction pine away in their Sins, and fret out their hearts with comfortless grief.
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in all these things they are more then conquerours; it is the desire of a couragious Captain to bee in such a war, wherein his valour may most appear: so patience delighteth in hardnesse;
in all these things they Are more then conquerors; it is the desire of a courageous Captain to be in such a war, wherein his valour may most appear: so patience delights in hardness;
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Shadrah at the mouth of the fierie furnace got worke for his patience, and so did Job upon the dung hill It is the honour of patience not to lie upon beds of yvorie, and drink wine in bowls, but rather to endure hardnesse, to passe through difficulties, to climb up the hill with Jonathan,
shadrah At the Mouth of the fiery furnace god work for his patience, and so did Job upon the dung hill It is the honour of patience not to lie upon Beds of ivory, and drink wine in bowls, but rather to endure hardness, to pass through difficulties, to climb up the hill with Johnathan,
when Genazi at Dothan saw the city compassed with enemies, he said to his master Elishah, Alas my master, how shall wee do? Our master Christ heere directs us all how to do in such a case, In your patience, saith he, possesse yee your soules; A patient soule is a faire possession;
when Genazi At Dothan saw the City compassed with enemies, he said to his master Elishah, Alas my master, how shall we do? Our master christ Here directs us all how to do in such a case, In your patience, Says he, possess ye your Souls; A patient soul is a fair possession;
seeing man is so carefull for a earthly triffle, O what care should we have for this most excellent possession? that we may possesse our soules in patience;
seeing man is so careful for a earthly trifle, Oh what care should we have for this most excellent possession? that we may possess our Souls in patience;
such say as Micah said to the Danites, yee have taken away my gods and what have I more? but when the wicked have robbed and spoiled the godly man of all earthly possessions, hee hath still the best behind, he possesseth his soul in patience:
such say as micah said to the Danites, ye have taken away my God's and what have I more? but when the wicked have robbed and spoiled the godly man of all earthly possessions, he hath still the best behind, he Possesses his soul in patience:
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for all that he had, whether corne, wine, oyle, silver, or gold, were all prepared for Baal, or rather for his belly, which having no ears, can no more heare,
for all that he had, whither corn, wine, oil, silver, or gold, were all prepared for Baal, or rather for his belly, which having no ears, can no more hear,
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or help him in the dayes of his trouble, then Baal could hear the praiers of his priests, this having lost his gods like Micah he mourneth and lamenteth like a virgine girded with sackcloth for the husband of her youth, and will not be comforted like Rachal in Ramach weeping for her slaine sucklings;
or help him in the days of his trouble, then Baal could hear the Prayers of his Priests, this having lost his God's like micah he Mourneth and lamenteth like a Virgae girded with Sackcloth for the husband of her youth, and will not be comforted like Rachal in Ramach weeping for her slain sucklings;
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The use, Let the consideration of all these things effectually move us to possesse our souls in patience, when tribulations and calamities shall come upon the land;
The use, Let the consideration of all these things effectually move us to possess our Souls in patience, when tribulations and calamities shall come upon the land;
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wee had never more need then in these most terrible dayes of most bloody wars, wherein all men are exhorted to fasting and prayer, from Dan even to Beershebah.
we had never more need then in these most terrible days of most bloody wars, wherein all men Are exhorted to fasting and prayer, from Dan even to beersheba.
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as like Elijahs servants, upon the top of Carmel, have at last spied a cloud, not of comforts but of wrath, arising like a mans hand; except the Lord avert it, it is like that cloud ready to cover the whole heavens, and to fall down upon his Majesties three dominions in showres of blood: except that with all diligence wee returne unto the Lord, all this evill shall surely come to passe:
as like Elijahs Servants, upon the top of Mount carmel, have At last spied a cloud, not of comforts but of wrath, arising like a men hand; except the Lord avert it, it is like that cloud ready to cover the Whole heavens, and to fallen down upon his Majesties three Dominions in showers of blood: except that with all diligence we return unto the Lord, all this evil shall surely come to pass:
