The prophecie of Agabus, concerning a generall famine to come vpon the worlde: togither with a beneuolence for the most distressed: / set out by Peter Barker minister at Stoure-Paine..
28 And there stood vp one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit, that there should be great famine throughout the world, which also came to passe vnder Claudius Caesar.
28 And there stood up one of them nam Agabus, and signified by the Spirit, that there should be great famine throughout the world, which also Come to pass under Claudius Caesar.
For Peter in the Chapter before, Acts 10. falling into a traunce, and seeing both sorts come downe to him in a vessell, heareth a voice, Arise Peter kill and eate:
For Peter in the Chapter before, Acts 10. falling into a trance, and seeing both sorts come down to him in a vessel, hears a voice, Arise Peter kill and eat:
And therefore Barnabas & Saule come vnto Antiochia in the verse before, and certaine Prophets also came from Ierusalem vnto Antiochia, though (I say) the famine of the bread of life shuld last no longer, the date was out,
And Therefore Barnabas & Saule come unto Antiochia in the verse before, and certain prophets also Come from Ierusalem unto Antiochia, though (I say) the famine of the bred of life should last no longer, the date was out,
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& the handwriting cancelled, yet Agabus in this place telleth and foresheweth another famine, a great famine of material bread, which shuld come vpon all nations, in the world.
& the handwriting canceled, yet Agabus in this place Telleth and foreshoweth Another famine, a great famine of material bred, which should come upon all Nations, in the world.
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Cōcerning the famin: 1, It is foreshewed, where I obserue, 1 the meanes by which it was reuealed to the Prophet, which was the spirit. 2, The ende why it was reuealed, which was that he might signify it to ye people 2 The famin is brought, where I obserue the time in which it was brought, to wit whē Claudius was Emperor of Rome ▪ •, The reason why it was brought, which is here suppressed,
Concerning the famine: 1, It is foreshowed, where I observe, 1 the means by which it was revealed to the Prophet, which was the Spirit. 2, The end why it was revealed, which was that he might signify it to you people 2 The famine is brought, where I observe the time in which it was brought, to wit when Claudius was Emperor of Room ▪ •, The reason why it was brought, which is Here suppressed,
it caused the disciples in Antiochia to send succor & reliefe to their brethren in Iudea, which were more distressed then themselues, where I note, 1, their charitie, 2, their discretion.
it caused the Disciples in Antiochia to send succour & relief to their brothers in Iudea, which were more distressed then themselves, where I note, 1, their charity, 2, their discretion.
Touching their charitie, I mark, 1, their charitable mind, they purposed to send succor: 2, their charitable practise shewed two wayes. 1, They made a beneuolēce, which thing they also did:
Touching their charity, I mark, 1, their charitable mind, they purposed to send succour: 2, their charitable practice showed two ways. 1, They made a benevolence, which thing they also did:
3 The quantitie of the gift, they which had much, gaue much, they which had litle, gaue litle, Euery man according to his abilitie. Their discretion appeareth.
3 The quantity of the gift, they which had much, gave much, they which had little, gave little, Every man according to his ability. Their discretion appears.
The meanes by which the famin was foreshewed was the spirit of God. The prophecies in the Scripture are not of any priuate motion, men did not speak of their owne heades,
The means by which the famine was foreshowed was the Spirit of God. The prophecies in the Scripture Are not of any private motion, men did not speak of their own Heads,
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but holy men of God spake as they were moued by the holy Ghost. 2. Pet. 1. 20. The prophets are called criers as Iohn Baptist. Mat. 3. 3. and criers speake nothing but that which is first put into their mouths,
but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the holy Ghost. 2. Pet. 1. 20. The Prophets Are called criers as John Baptist. Mathew 3. 3. and criers speak nothing but that which is First put into their mouths,
and let the worde in, before the Prophet open the doore of the lips to let the worde out, Ezech. 10. 11. Therefore the Lorde teacheth Balaam what to say,
and let the word in, before the Prophet open the door of the lips to let the word out, Ezekiel 10. 11. Therefore the Lord Teaches balaam what to say,
Num. 23. 5. Therefore Iosua before he deliuers the matter, and telleth the children of Israel what shal come after, vseth this preface, Come hither and heare the wordes of the Lorde your God, Therfore Elihu is taught by God,
Num. 23. 5. Therefore Iosua before he delivers the matter, and Telleth the children of Israel what shall come After, uses this preface, Come hither and hear the words of the Lord your God, Therefore Elihu is taught by God,
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before he would bee teacher to Iob: his heart did speake before his mouth. Iob 33. Therefore Ieremie must eate the words Iere. 15: 16: and Ezechiel must eate the roll wherein the prophecies are written, and then speake to the house of Israel.
before he would be teacher to Job: his heart did speak before his Mouth. Job 33. Therefore Ieremie must eat the words Jeremiah 15: 16: and Ezechiel must eat the roll wherein the prophecies Are written, and then speak to the house of Israel.
& then giue notice to the world, how litle they shal eate that God will giue them cleannes of teeth in al their riches & scarcenesse of bread in all their habitations.
& then give notice to the world, how little they shall eat that God will give them cleanness of teeth in all their riches & scarceness of bred in all their habitations.
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Gal. 1. 8. That which I haue written saith Pilate, Iohn 19. 22. As if hee shuld say, that which I haue written truly, shall continue written without alteration.
Gal. 1. 8. That which I have written Says Pilate, John 19. 22. As if he should say, that which I have written truly, shall continue written without alteration.
Psal. 62. 11. That hi• worde might bee like the Med• and Persians which altereth not Dan. 6. 12. If any man shall adde, God shall adde vnto him plagues,
Psalm 62. 11. That hi• word might be like the Med• and Persians which altereth not Dan. 6. 12. If any man shall add, God shall add unto him plagues,
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if any shall diminish of his worde, God shall take away his part ou• of the booke of life. Reu. 22. 18. That which the people generally are here to learn, is first in respect of the message that is brogh• and doctrine which is deliuered, 1 To giue eare vnto it with diligence.
if any shall diminish of his word, God shall take away his part ou• of the book of life. Reu. 22. 18. That which the people generally Are Here to Learn, is First in respect of the message that is brogh• and Doctrine which is Delivered, 1 To give ear unto it with diligence.
Iob 29. 22. The people haue it from the minister, as it were at the second hande, they must not therefore doe as Samuel did, who thought the Priest called him,
Job 29. 22. The people have it from the minister, as it were At the second hand, they must not Therefore do as Samuel did, who Thought the Priest called him,
1. Sā. 3. If God speaketh, let not man be a deafe Adder. If Paule preacheth, fall not with Eutichus into a dead sleepe: Acts 20: 9: Gaze not about, but if Christ expound the Scripture, let the wandering eye bee fastened on him: Luke 4 ▪ 20: Doo not, as though tho• haddest with Malchus thy righ• care cut off, bring onelie thy left eare to the Sermon, bu• with Moses draw neare to learn• Exod: 3: 3: With Iacob note th• saving: Gen: 33: 11:
1. Sā. 3. If God speaks, let not man be a deaf Adder. If Paul Preacheth, fallen not with Eutychus into a dead sleep: Acts 20: 9: Gaze not about, but if christ expound the Scripture, let the wandering eye be fastened on him: Lycia 4 ▪ 20: Do not, as though tho• Hadst with Malchus thy righ• care Cut off, bring only thy left ear to the Sermon, bu• with Moses draw near to learn• Exod: 3: 3: With Iacob note th• Saving: Gen: 33: 11:
Secondly, because it • the spirit speaketh, we must hea• with reuerence, in token wher• Eglon, whē E•ud tels him he hath a message from God, dooth arise. Iud: 3: 20: as Bala•k must: Num: 23: 18: and Moses puts his shooes frō his feet: Exod: 3: 5: and Marie sits at Iesus feet, & heares his preaching Lu. 10: 39:
Secondly, Because it • the Spirit speaks, we must hea• with Reverence, in token wher• Eglon, when E•ud tells him he hath a message from God, doth arise. Jud: 3: 20: as Bala•k must: Num: 23: 18: and Moses puts his shoes from his feet: Exod: 3: 5: and marry sits At Iesus feet, & hears his preaching Lu. 10: 39:
that the people might prostrate themselues before the lord, and receiue it with reuerence, and •hese two diligence & reuerence •n hearing, are the outward duties •ee must performe, because God •peaketh.
that the people might prostrate themselves before the lord, and receive it with Reverence, and •hese two diligence & Reverence •n hearing, Are the outward duties •ee must perform, Because God •peaketh.
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Let not the vir•in be as a broken vessell, but whē •hee hath heard Christ speake, •eepe all these sayinges in her •eart: Luke: 2: 51: Let not Sermons bee as Musicke, which once ended, there is no more remembrance of it:
Let not the vir•in be as a broken vessel, but when •hee hath herd christ speak, •eepe all these sayings in her •eart: Lycia: 2: 51: Let not Sermons be as Music, which once ended, there is no more remembrance of it:
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there must bee vertue to retain a potion, if we wil haue it worke within vs. The cleane beastes haue not presently done with their meate assoone as they haue eate it,
there must be virtue to retain a potion, if we will have it work within us The clean beasts have not presently done with their meat As soon as they have eat it,
Iohn 1• 20. Let there be the eare without and the heart within, let there b• action, let there be cōtemplation let there be hearing, let there be meditatiō, God hath ioined th•• togither. Mal. 2. 2: man must n• put them asunder:
John 1• 20. Let there be the ear without and the heart within, let there b• actium, let there be contemplation let there be hearing, let there be meditation, God hath joined th•• together. Malachi 2. 2: man must n• put them asunder:
And as we must performe these duties because it is the spirit that speaketh, so because the ministers are the mouth by which he speaketh, in respect of them wee must take heede that on the one side we do not persecute, reuile,
And as we must perform these duties Because it is the Spirit that speaks, so Because the Ministers Are the Mouth by which he speaks, in respect of them we must take heed that on the one side we do not persecute, revile,
Ge. 14. 55. Christ multiplieth the loaues, ye disciples do but giue to thē that sit down, Ioh. 6. 11. It was Christ who raised Lazarus, other did but loose him & let him go, Ioh. 11. 43. To blame are those men of Lystra to sacrifice vnto Paul, Acts 14. 13. and the men of Israel to gaze too much vppon Peter. Act. 3. 12. Paul may plant,
Ge. 14. 55. christ multiplieth the loaves, you Disciples do but give to them that fit down, John 6. 11. It was christ who raised Lazarus, other did but lose him & let him go, John 11. 43. To blame Are those men of Lystra to sacrifice unto Paul, Acts 14. 13. and the men of Israel to gaze too much upon Peter. Act. 3. 12. Paul may plant,
they must not enter vpon Gods freehold, the stars doo not prognosticate a true euent, what health, what wealth, what weather shall befall, it must bee Eliah that tels Ahab there shall be neither dewe nor raine these 3. yeeres & 6. months 1. Reg. 17. 2. & the same Eliah that foretelleth the time of much raine 1. Reg. 18. 41. if Hezechiah bee weakened and sore broken,
they must not enter upon God's freehold, the Stars do not prognosticate a true event, what health, what wealth, what weather shall befall, it must be Elijah that tells Ahab there shall be neither dew nor rain these 3. Years & 6. months 1. Reg. 17. 2. & the same Elijah that foretelleth the time of much rain 1. Reg. 18. 41. if Hezekiah be weakened and soar broken,
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if his health be past away as a cloude & his soule be powred out vpon him, it must bee an Esay that must tell him hee shall liue fifteene yeeres longer, Esay 38. 5. If there be marrow to the rich mans bones, health vnto his nauell, no feeblenesse to his flesh, none but GOD can say, This night will they fetch away thy soule from thee.
if his health be passed away as a cloud & his soul be poured out upon him, it must be an Isaiah that must tell him he shall live fifteene Years longer, Isaiah 38. 5. If there be marrow to the rich men bones, health unto his navel, no feebleness to his Flesh, none but GOD can say, This night will they fetch away thy soul from thee.
it must bee an Elish• that can prophesie plenty, to morrow this time a measure of fine flower shall be solde for a shekell, that is to say, twenty pence,
it must be an Elish• that can prophesy plenty, to morrow this time a measure of fine flower shall be sold for a shekel, that is to say, twenty pence,
i• God send them corne, and wine and oyle, and they are satisfie• therewith, then it must be an Agabus that signifieth by the spirit, the great famine that should bee thorowout all the world.
i• God send them corn, and wine and oil, and they Are satisfie• therewith, then it must be an Agabus that signifies by the Spirit, the great famine that should be throughout all the world.
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for hee not only expoundeth Nebuchadnezzars dreame, but shews the king what the dreame was which the king himselfe hadde forgotten, Dan. •. 28. Our sauiour Christ the foundation of foundations had the full aboundance of all grace, for God gaue him not the spirite by measure, Iohn 3. 34. & in him dwelleth all the fulnesse of the godhead bodily, Collos. 2. 9. but to other is giuen grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
for he not only expoundeth Nebuchadnezar's dream, but shows the King what the dream was which the King himself had forgotten, Dan. •. 28. Our Saviour christ the Foundation of foundations had the full abundance of all grace, for God gave him not the Spirit by measure, John 3. 34. & in him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily, Colossians 2. 9. but to other is given grace according to the measure of the gift of christ.
as one stone migh• bee more precious then another Reue. 21. 19: Bezaleel and Aholiab shall haue more skill in all workmanshippe then all other to make the tabernacle and the appurtenances thereof:
as one stone migh• be more precious then Another Reue. 21. 19: Bezaleel and Aholiab shall have more skill in all workmanship then all other to make the tabernacle and the appurtenances thereof:
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Iethro may see more in some thing then Moses, and therfore giue him counsell to iudge himselfe in hard causes, which cannot be decided but by consulting with god,
Jethro may see more in Some thing then Moses, and Therefore give him counsel to judge himself in hard Causes, which cannot be decided but by consulting with god,
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Exo. 18. 19. the Prophets heere which cam• from Ierusalem, were such as they were, which did behold as it were from an high tower, things vnknown to other, Esay 21. 6. & therfore might be called Sears as they were, 1. Sam. 9, 9. yet amongst thē but one Agabus seeth the famine that is to come.
Exo. 18. 19. the prophets Here which cam• from Ierusalem, were such as they were, which did behold as it were from an high tower, things unknown to other, Isaiah 21. 6. & Therefore might be called Sears as they were, 1. Sam. 9, 9. yet among them but one Agabus sees the famine that is to come.
Let vs not enuie one another, but couet after the best gifts, and because in the same profession that may bee hidden from one, which is known to another, let not he which is able to teach other, disdaine that other should teach him.
Let us not envy one Another, but covet After the best Gifts, and Because in the same profession that may be hidden from one, which is known to Another, let not he which is able to teach other, disdain that other should teach him.
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to speake is no let but that a man may heare, therefore Iob ioyneth them together Chap. 34. 34. Let a man of vnderstanding tell mee, lette a wise man hearken to mee, let a man of vnderstanding tell mee, there he is ready to heare:
to speak is no let but that a man may hear, Therefore Job Joineth them together Chap. 34. 34. Let a man of understanding tell me, let a wise man harken to me, let a man of understanding tell me, there he is ready to hear:
Mat. 26. 40. The Cocke may awake Peter, and one Cocke may awake another, therefore lette Eliah bee Elishas head. 2. Reg. 2. 3. Let him that sate in Moses chaire sometime sit at Gamaliels feete.
Mathew 26. 40. The Cock may awake Peter, and one Cock may awake Another, Therefore let Elijah be Elisha's head. 2. Reg. 2. 3. Let him that sat in Moses chair sometime fit At Gamaliels feet.
Amos 3. 7. The counsaile of earthly Princes must bee kept secrete: great affayres neuer haue good successe, when they are discouered before they take effect:
Amos 3. 7. The counsel of earthly Princes must be kept secret: great affairs never have good success, when they Are discovered before they take Effect:
therefore Alexander communicating a secrete to Ephestion, tooke his signet from his finger, and sealed therewith Ephestions lippes, shewing thereby what hee expected at his handes.
Therefore Alexander communicating a secret to Ephestion, took his signet from his finger, and sealed therewith Ephestions lips, showing thereby what he expected At his hands.
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but hath shewe• you all the counsaile of God. Act ▪ 20, 27: Let not Aarons oyle re• vpon his head, but runne downe on his beard, and go down to the verie skirts of his clothing.
but hath shewe• you all the counsel of God. Act ▪ 20, 27: Let not Aaron's oil re• upon his head, but run down on his beard, and go down to the very skirts of his clothing.
because it is the honour of the Apostle, 2, the power of God, 3, the saluation of the people. Ver. 6: Le• Stewardes dispose their maister• goods to their gaine, Let the seruant be blamed that hides his talent: Mat: 25, 30:
Because it is the honour of the Apostle, 2, the power of God, 3, the salvation of the people. Ver. 6: Le• Stewards dispose their maister• goods to their gain, Let the servant be blamed that hides his talon: Mathew: 25, 30:
& as the fishers are w•shing their nets, Luk. 5. 2: so shou• they cleanse their wordes fro• temporall gaine, from vainglori• and from flatterie, as Paule di• 1. Thess. 2. 5, 6. concerning gain• (saith he) we neuer vsed colour• couetousnesse, God is record:
& as the Fishers Are w•shing their nets, Luk. 5. 2: so shou• they cleanse their words fro• temporal gain, from vainglori• and from flattery, as Paul di• 1. Thess 2. 5, 6. Concerning gain• (Says he) we never used colour• covetousness, God is record:
which pope Iulius 2. ob•erued, & therfore being requested to make one Gylos a learned Frier Cardinall, to which intent when it was alleaged that, the man hadde learning and preached dilligently.
which pope Julius 2. ob•erued, & Therefore being requested to make one Gylos a learned Friar Cardinal, to which intent when it was alleged that, the man had learning and preached diligently.
Nay quoth the Pope, that is the onely reason why I cannot make him Cardinall, that hee maye continue preaching still, which hee would not if hee were Cardinall, being farre from that dignitie and custome of the estate.
Nay quoth the Pope, that is the only reason why I cannot make him Cardinal, that he may continue preaching still, which he would not if he were Cardinal, being Far from that dignity and custom of the estate.
The naming of a Frier brings to my remembrance the story of a monke to beare him company, not much vnlike this, alwaies casting his eies to the ground, at last for his great humilitie was made Abbot, being Abbot he looked aloft, saving hee looked downeward before, to see if he could find the keyes of the Abby gate,
The naming of a Friar brings to my remembrance the story of a monk to bear him company, not much unlike this, always casting his eyes to the ground, At last for his great humility was made Abbot, being Abbot he looked aloft, Saving he looked downward before, to see if he could find the keys of the Abbatiae gate,
Other hunt after praise, these vse colours of vaine affectation, braue their speech, & set it out with far sought words, allegoricall matters, with which common vse is not acquainted, prune their sillables, mince their phrases:
Other hunt After praise, these use colours of vain affectation, brave their speech, & Set it out with Far sought words, allegorical matters, with which Common use is not acquainted, prune their syllables, mince their phrases:
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let them not haue this, you shall haue no more of them, they are Chameleons alwaies gaping because they liue by the aire, vessels with two handles, you may carrie thē by the eares, whither you list.
let them not have this, you shall have no more of them, they Are Chameleons always gaping Because they live by the air, vessels with two handles, you may carry them by the ears, whither you list.
Ier. 11. 21. & railed at, as Ie• 43. 2. When they consider this say, they follow the counsel of th• people, Psal. 30. 10. speake flattering things vnto vs, prophesie e•rors, threaten vs not by the wo• of God, tell vs not of iudgeme• and with the false prophts. 2. Cr• 18. 11. They declare good with one accord and a generall consent,
Jeremiah 11. 21. & railed At, as Ie• 43. 2. When they Consider this say, they follow the counsel of th• people, Psalm 30. 10. speak flattering things unto us, prophesy e•rors, threaten us not by the wo• of God, tell us not of iudgeme• and with the false prophts. 2. Cr• 18. 11. They declare good with one accord and a general consent,
Num. 23. Agabus doth not thus, who prophesies but twice in all the Scripture, and both times of iudgements, once vppon one man, hee taketh Pauls girdle,
Num. 23. Agabus does not thus, who prophecies but twice in all the Scripture, and both times of Judgments, once upon one man, he Takes Paul's girdle,
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So shall the lewes binde this man that oweth this girdle, Acts 21. 11. and this place telleth aforehande of a generall plague that shall heereafter ouerrun all the Nations of the world.
So shall the lewes bind this man that owes this girdle, Acts 21. 11. and this place Telleth aforehand of a general plague that shall hereafter overrun all the nations of the world.
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& he signifieth ye same not for profite or glory or such like, but fore sheweth the punishment (which other prophets also haue obserued, in setting downe Gods iudgement to come) fo• these reasons hereafter following.
& he signifies you same not for profit or glory or such like, but before shows the punishment (which other Prophets also have observed, in setting down God's judgement to come) fo• these Reasons hereafter following.
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First that wee may know that the punishments that befall vs, come not by chaunce or haphazard, bu• because they are foretold by God ▪ they come from God as a rod fo• our offences,
First that we may know that the punishments that befall us, come not by chance or haphazard, bu• Because they Are foretold by God ▪ they come from God as a rod fo• our offences,
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as comforting our selues it is no worse. One reason of Iobs great impatience, was the sodaine rushing in of afflictions, I was in wealth (saith hee) Iob 16. 12, and by and by God turned the Wheele, and brought all my buildings of much ioy, to a castle of com down:
as comforting our selves it is no Worse. One reason of Jobs great impatience, was the sudden rushing in of afflictions, I was in wealth (Says he) Job 16. 12, and by and by God turned the Wheel, and brought all my buildings of much joy, to a castle of come down:
I reade of a Captaine, who alwaies when he laide siege to any citie, would the first day set vp a white tent in token of mercy, the second day a black ten• in token of seueritie, the third day a red tent in token of bloud, to shewe if the inhabitants would not yeeld, hee would vtterly destroy them:
I read of a Captain, who always when he laid siege to any City, would the First day Set up a white tent in token of mercy, the second day a black ten• in token of severity, the third day a read tent in token of blood, to show if the inhabitants would not yield, he would utterly destroy them:
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Theodosius the Emperour suffered not his men to assault any towne before ten daye• were past, causing this proclamation to bee made vnto them, tha• he graunted these ten daies to th• end they might accept the taste • his clemencie,
Theodosius the Emperor suffered not his men to assault any town before ten daye• were passed, causing this proclamation to be made unto them, tha• he granted these ten days to th• end they might accept the taste • his clemency,
God is man of warre, the Lord of hosts his name, he can besiege our Cities, scale our wals, sacke our bu• warks, set all his creatures in battaile aray to charge vppon vs,
God is man of war, the Lord of hosts his name, he can besiege our Cities, scale our walls, sack our bu• warks, Set all his creatures in battle array to charge upon us,
but first he causeth a trumpet to be blowne to giue warning, sets vp his seuerall tents, giues many daies respit, sendes his heraldes with wordes of defiance, to proclaime open war against vs,
but First he Causes a trumpet to be blown to give warning, sets up his several tents, gives many days respite, sends his heralds with words of defiance, to proclaim open war against us,
When Iacob Gen. 33. seeth his brother Esau come against him with foure thousand men, a greater power then hee is able to resist, hee prouideth to meete him,
When Iacob Gen. 33. sees his brother Esau come against him with foure thousand men, a greater power then he is able to resist, he Provideth to meet him,
but altered as much as the flesh of Naaman, when hee hadde washed in Iordane: 2. Reg. 5. for whereas before hee did disgrace him, Gene. 27. 36. nowe hee doth embrace him:
but altered as much as the Flesh of Naaman, when he had washed in Iordane: 2. Reg. 5. for whereas before he did disgrace him, Gene. 27. 36. now he does embrace him:
first to meete God, and this is Amos counsell, chap. 4. 12. for whereas hee had said God had burnt them with hunger smit them with blasting and mildew, with pestilence,
First to meet God, and this is Amos counsel, chap. 4. 12. for whereas he had said God had burned them with hunger smit them with blasting and mildew, with pestilence,
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when we take vnto our selues wordes, and turne to the lord, as it is, Hos. 14. 3. when with the Israelites. 1. Sam: 7. 6. We draw water out of our hearts,
when we take unto our selves words, and turn to the lord, as it is, Hos. 14. 3. when with the Israelites. 1. Sam: 7. 6. We draw water out of our hearts,
& powre it out before the Lord, when with Marie, Luke 7. 38: wee stande weeping, and be desirous that our eies which haue been as windows to let sinne in, should be as doores to let sinne out:
& pour it out before the Lord, when with marry, Lycia 7. 38: we stand weeping, and be desirous that our eyes which have been as windows to let sin in, should be as doors to let sin out:
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though God take daye• for a time, yet he payth truly at the length, the longer the wicked ru• on the score, the harder will be the reckoning when the payment come:
though God take daye• for a time, yet he payth truly At the length, the longer the wicked ru• on the score, the harder will be the reckoning when the payment come:
and a stroke or blowe, the higher it is lifted the heauyer it falleth, and when God hath tried vs a while with mercie, seeking our good and cannot bowe vs, hee will vse seueritie,
and a stroke or blow, the higher it is lifted the Heavier it falls, and when God hath tried us a while with mercy, seeking our good and cannot bow us, he will use severity,
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as if the Lorde should say, come hither Agabus, thou seest the sinne wherevnto the worlde is inclining, men begin to giue themselues to all kind of ryot and excesse, the drunkard makes in his body a sink, the glutton a dunghill, I will deale with them as a mother doth with her childe,
as if the Lord should say, come hither Agabus, thou See the sin whereunto the world is inclining, men begin to give themselves to all kind of riot and excess, the drunkard makes in his body a sink, the glutton a dunghill, I will deal with them as a mother does with her child,
and because the• shall not say, had we knowne that thou didst mind in such grieuous sort to afflict vs, we would haue stricken our hearts with the rod of repentance, beaten downe the pleasures we delighted in, rased euill actions, corrected vntamed desires,
and Because the• shall not say, had we known that thou didst mind in such grievous sort to afflict us, we would have stricken our hearts with the rod of Repentance, beaten down the pleasures we delighted in, rased evil actions, corrected untamed Desires,
and beene enemies to the disordred will of the soule, the amendment of our liues shoulde haue beene as Moses, and stande in the gap to turne away the wrath from vs:
and been enemies to the disordered will of the soul, the amendment of our lives should have been as Moses, and stand in the gap to turn away the wrath from us:
because, I say, they shalbe without excuse, stand vp Agabus, and signifie to them from me, the famine that is to come, tell them I wil send not a dearth,
Because, I say, they shall without excuse, stand up Agabus, and signify to them from me, the famine that is to come, tell them I will send not a dearth,
for the careful for• warning should haue made the• preuent the daunger that was hand, which also came to pa• vnder Claudius Caesar. Mans wra• may be escaped by seeking refug• or flying from it:
for the careful for• warning should have made the• prevent the danger that was hand, which also Come to pa• under Claudius Caesar. men wra• may be escaped by seeking refug• or flying from it:
Psal. 139, o• whom shall we run for refuge? the woman, when the famine extreame, shall run vnto the king, saying, Help me, O Lord the king, the king himself must answere, Seeing the Lord doth not succour thee,
Psalm 139, o• whom shall we run for refuge? the woman, when the famine extreme, shall run unto the King, saying, Help me, Oh Lord the King, the King himself must answer, Seeing the Lord does not succour thee,
Amos •3. 5. If a Trumpet be blowne in the Citie, shal not the people tremble? If the Lion roare, who will not bee afrayde? But because a Lion roareth not in the Forrest,
Amos •3. 5. If a Trumpet be blown in the city, shall not the people tremble? If the lion roar, who will not be afraid? But Because a lion roareth not in the Forest,
nor Agabus threaten, except there be some great occasion, nor the famin come, as it doth in the time of Claudius except it bee sent for. • vs a little see, what sinne especia• it was, that went to call for it: • was truly said of Claudius, whi• was vntruly spokē of Christ.
nor Agabus threaten, except there be Some great occasion, nor the famine come, as it does in the time of Claudius except it be sent for. • us a little see, what sin especia• it was, that went to call for it: • was truly said of Claudius, whi• was untruly spoken of christ.
But •hen they despised his word, and •f those that brought it beate one, •illed another, stoned another, •od threatned that the Kingdome •f God shuld be taken from them, • giuen to a nation which should •ring foorth the fruits thereof.
But •hen they despised his word, and •f those that brought it beat one, •illed Another, stoned Another, •od threatened that the Kingdom •f God should be taken from them, • given to a Nation which should •ring forth the fruits thereof.
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when hee put out the• candle, which done, they fell • sleep, falling sicke of sundry heresies, died at last of the plague • Mahomet. As God brings a famine of his word,
when he put out the• candle, which done, they fell • sleep, falling sick of sundry heresies, died At last of the plague • Mahomet. As God brings a famine of his word,
as it is Eccle. 5. 5: thus was it with ye prodigal child, Luke 15. And thus with Claudius who was made Emperour of Rome, An. 42. and raigned 13. yeeres and nine moneths:
as it is Eccle. 5. 5: thus was it with you prodigal child, Lycia 15. And thus with Claudius who was made Emperor of Rome, Nias 42. and reigned 13. Years and nine months:
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But see an alteration, thy land, this thy most fruitfull land is made barren, the meate is cut off before thine eies, ten women doo bake their bread at one Ouen,
But see an alteration, thy land, this thy most fruitful land is made barren, the meat is Cut off before thine eyes, ten women do bake their bred At one Oven,
if thou sowest the seede of an Homer, which is 100. pottles, it yeelds but an Epha, which is but 10. pottles, thou hast but 10. of ye 100. & loose the principall, thou dost gage out thy lāds, thy vineyards, thy houses because of ye famine,
if thou sowest the seed of an Homer, which is 100. pottles, it yields but an Epha, which is but 10. pottles, thou hast but 10. of you 100. & lose the principal, thou dost gage out thy Lands, thy vineyards, thy houses Because of you famine,
The fruit of our ground was blessed, for God crowned ye yeere with his goodnesse, the Lord did heare the heauens when they desired raine for the earth, the heauens did heare the earth, the earth did heare the corne,
The fruit of our ground was blessed, for God crowned you year with his Goodness, the Lord did hear the heavens when they desired rain for the earth, the heavens did hear the earth, the earth did hear the corn,
& the corn did heare man, and that same blessing did come vpō vs which god promised to Israel, Thou shalt lend to other nations ▪ but shalt not borrow of any.
& the corn did hear man, and that same blessing did come upon us which god promised to Israel, Thou shalt lend to other Nations ▪ but shalt not borrow of any.
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Deu. 28. 1• but of late, specially this last yeere ▪ the ground hath not yeelded vnto vs her strength, Bashan is wasted and Carmell and the flower of L•banon is wasted, Gods creature haue bin deafe,
Deu. 28. 1• but of late, specially this last year ▪ the ground hath not yielded unto us her strength, Bashan is wasted and Carmel and the flower of L•banon is wasted, God's creature have been deaf,
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men haue misspent their time in bibing & shaking hāds ouer their licour profoundly, carowsed • hunters hope, drowned th• soules in a gallon pot, made th• bellies quagmires,
men have misspent their time in bibing & shaking hands over their liquour profoundly, caroused • Hunters hope, drowned th• Souls in a gallon pot, made th• bellies quagmires,
and the health of my lord or Lady, and by drinking to healths they drink themselues out •f health, they doo carrowse it, •hich they say is a Dutch worde, •nd the English of it may be this, • drinke all the drinke out of the •ot, al the money out of his purse, •l the wit out of the head,
and the health of my lord or Lady, and by drinking to healths they drink themselves out •f health, they do carrowse it, •hich they say is a Dutch word, •nd the English of it may be this, • drink all the drink out of the •ot, all the money out of his purse, •l the wit out of the head,
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Thus because men, as •hough they had the ear-marke of •eprobates follow the same sinnes with full saile, to which Claudius •nd other in the world had bound •hemselues apprentises, no maruel •hough now also the Lord dooth vse the like corection.
Thus Because men, as •hough they had the ear-marke of •eprobates follow the same Sins with full sail, to which Claudius •nd other in the world had bound •hemselues apprentices, no marvel •hough now also the Lord doth use the like correction.
Ps. 10 ▪ 34. The earth our mother is out of heart, dead and barren as the wombe of Sarah, & God hath so rotted the seed, pinched the blade, shaken the eare, that it hath not answered our expectation,
Ps. 10 ▪ 34. The earth our mother is out of heart, dead and barren as the womb of Sarah, & God hath so rotted the seed, pinched the blade, shaken the ear, that it hath not answered our expectation,
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neither vnder the flaile, in the mill, in the dough, or in the ouen, & that curse is come vpon vs, which Iob speaketh of cap. 31. 40: for thistles grow in stead of wheate, and cocle in stead of barley.
neither under the flail, in the mill, in the dough, or in the oven, & that curse is come upon us, which Job speaks of cap. 31. 40: for thistles grow in stead of wheat, and Cocle in stead of Barley.
In the ninth of Matt. ver. 37. The haruest is great, but the labourers are fewe, the Lorde there speaketh by way of comparison, comparing the number of the elect to a plentifull haruest.
In the ninth of Matt. ver. 37. The harvest is great, but the labourers Are few, the Lord there speaks by Way of comparison, comparing the number of the elect to a plentiful harvest.
The first thing then that I note in them, is a readinesse without delay, to teach vs as soone as wee knowe that extremitie, to relieue the necessitye of our brethren:
The First thing then that I note in them, is a readiness without Delay, to teach us as soon as we know that extremity, to relieve the necessity of our brothers:
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or hold her stil, and the good worke dieth in the birth, when we think, can I spare it or no, shall I giue it away? &c. Delaying hold fasts are like a badde pay maister, who knowing that hee must pay the debt,
or hold her still, and the good work Dieth in the birth, when we think, can I spare it or no, shall I give it away? etc. Delaying hold fasts Are like a bad pay master, who knowing that he must pay the debt,
and when he commeth to mounting vppon the ladder, falleth to preaching at euerie steppe. Zache making his will and Testament, Luke 19. 8: payeth his debts, giuing foure-fold restitution, where hee had vniustlie taken, and bequeatheth legacies the halfe of my goodes I giue to the poore:
and when he comes to mounting upon the ladder, falls to preaching At every step. Zacchaeus making his will and Testament, Lycia 19. 8: payeth his debts, giving fourfold restitution, where he had unjustly taken, and bequeatheth legacies the half of my goods I give to the poor:
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a gift after death is lead, in sickenes is siluer, in health is gold, bu• with the disciples here not to tar• but arise and meet a righteous petition in the teeth,
a gift After death is led, in sickness is silver, in health is gold, bu• with the Disciples Here not to tar• but arise and meet a righteous petition in the teeth,
Beneuolence is then ful of grace and goodnesse, when it hath besides the quantitie, readines without prolonging spoken of, 2. Cor. 9. 5. Secondly willingnesse without grudging, vers. 7. The forme• of these qualities wee haue seene in these Antiochians by the circumstance of the time, the better we shall perceiue,
Benevolence is then full of grace and Goodness, when it hath beside the quantity, readiness without prolonging spoken of, 2. Cor. 9. 5. Secondly willingness without grudging, vers. 7. The forme• of these qualities we have seen in these antiochians by the circumstance of the time, the better we shall perceive,
as they would aunswere to the contrarie at theyr perill, but when they knewe the famine waxed very sore at Ierusalem, of their own accord euery mā purposed to sende succour.
as they would answer to the contrary At their peril, but when they knew the famine waxed very soar At Ierusalem, of their own accord every man purposed to send succour.
as if it commandeth to heare, to reade, to suffer, to pray, to giue, it teacheth howe to heare, Mar. 4. 24. howe to reade, Matth. 24. 15. howe to suffer, Matth. 5. 10. howe to pray, Luke 11. 1. howe to giue, Philemon 14. To giue readily is to doo good, to giue willingly is to do wel.
as if it commands to hear, to read, to suffer, to pray, to give, it Teaches how to hear, Mar. 4. 24. how to read, Matthew 24. 15. how to suffer, Matthew 5. 10. how to pray, Lycia 11. 1. how to give, Philemon 14. To give readily is to do good, to give willingly is to do well.
and thus hee that doth good against his will doth euill, lette therefore a forewarde gift & voluntarie offering meete togither, let readienesse and willingnesse kisse each other, go hande in hande like friendes, arme in arme like man and wife, be as Hercules two twins, liue and die together.
and thus he that does good against his will does evil, let Therefore a forward gift & voluntary offering meet together, let readienesse and willingness kiss each other, go hand in hand like Friends, arm in arm like man and wife, be as Hercules two twins, live and die together.
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yea, hough Opus & vsus bee readie to knocke at theyr owne doore, to doo good and to distribute to those which had instructed them, assuring themselues they coulde not offer their sacrifice on a better Altar.
yea, hough Opus & vsus be ready to knock At their own door, to do good and to distribute to those which had instructed them, assuring themselves they could not offer their sacrifice on a better Altar.
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as it is Iob. 34 ▪ 7. and couer themselues wit• their confusion as with a cloake as Psal. 109. 29. It were in thes• dayes good friendly dealing, i• when a Patron lifts a clarke vp t• the window, he would say, I wi• let out this benefice to the third• nay would he would but say concerning the benefice,
as it is Job 34 ▪ 7. and cover themselves wit• their confusion as with a cloak as Psalm 109. 29. It were in thes• days good friendly dealing, i• when a Patron lifts a Clerk up t• the window, he would say, I wi• let out this benefice to the third• nay would he would but say Concerning the benefice,
Bu• they will say, the Apostles were poore, Paul wrought with his hands, and these haue the deuotion of Iudas, when he spake of the oyntment, hee was a theefe and bare the bagge.
Bu• they will say, the Apostles were poor, Paul wrought with his hands, and these have the devotion of Iudas, when he spoke of the ointment, he was a thief and bore the bag.
I would to God there were not as bad day theeues as night theeues, which grinding the faces of the churchmen, carrie all the tithes into their owne barnes.
I would to God there were not as bad day thieves as night thieves, which grinding the faces of the churchmen, carry all the Tithes into their own Barns.
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The foxes spoken of Can. 2. 15. haue eate vp sheepe and shepheards both, and the merchants which haue broke into the Church haue done more hurt by bringing in ignoraunce and Atheisme,
The foxes spoken of Can. 2. 15. have eat up sheep and shepherds both, and the merchant's which have broke into the Church have done more hurt by bringing in ignorance and Atheism,
but he will giue like the deuill, Mat. 4. 9. he will giue with conditions as this, you may thresh the corne in the Parsonage barne, to auoide suspition,
but he will give like the Devil, Mathew 4. 9. he will give with conditions as this, you may thresh the corn in the Parsonage bairn, to avoid suspicion,
as a foole to •he stocks for correction, or as a •irde hasteth to the snare, not •nowing that hee is in daunger, beeing presented, hee thinkes his •arthing good siluer,
as a fool to •he stocks for correction, or as a •irde hastes to the snare, not •nowing that he is in danger, being presented, he thinks his •arthing good silver,
Where shall you finde an Agabus, a Patron like Abraham, that beares such an heroical mind, that hee will not take so much as a threed or a shoo-latchet of Melchizedech, Gene. 14. 23? Where shal you finde a Dauid, a patrone like Dauid who wil bridle his affectiō, and though he be ouercome with thirst,
Where shall you find an Agabus, a Patron like Abraham, that bears such an heroical mind, that he will not take so much as a thread or a shoo-latchet of Melchizedek, Gene. 14. 23? Where shall you find a David, a patron like David who will bridle his affection, and though he be overcome with thirst,
yet will not drinke of the water brought vnto him, if it bee fetcht with the venture of blood? 2. Sam. 23. 16. Where shall you finde a Peter, a patron like Peter, who,
yet will not drink of the water brought unto him, if it be fetched with the venture of blood? 2. Sam. 23. 16. Where shall you find a Peter, a patron like Peter, who,
Where shall you find such a patron as was Henry the fourth, who when some offred golden mountaines, other great booties, out of the Abbey landes, other more seruice to the common wealth then was accustomed for the Abbey of Fulde, called vnto him one Ruzelin, a Monke, who came to the Court about the businesse of his house, at the commaundement of the Abbot,
Where shall you find such a patron as was Henry the fourth, who when Some offered golden Mountains, other great booties, out of the Abbatiae Lands, other more service to the Common wealth then was accustomed for the Abbatiae of Fulde, called unto him one Ruzelin, a Monk, who Come to the Court about the business of his house, At the Commandment of the Abbot,
before the gifts of the purse, which mislike the bishop that is a Balaam, the patrone that is a Iudas, the minister that is a Magus, which quickelie cast them off that come farre,
before the Gifts of the purse, which mislike the bishop that is a balaam, the patron that is a Iudas, the minister that is a Magus, which quickly cast them off that come Far,
then Simon Magus bagge, singles out such to bestowe preferments vpon them, which haue of good continuance beene brought vp in Naioth, I meane the schooles and Vniuersities, which were first planted to bee nurseryes of Prophets. 1. Sam. 19: 20. If patrones would fetch their light from this Torch,
then Simon Magus bag, singles out such to bestow preferments upon them, which have of good Continuance been brought up in Naioth, I mean the Schools and Universities, which were First planted to be nurseries of prophets. 1. Sam. 19: 20. If patroness would fetch their Light from this Torch,
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then oh, then howe well would it bee with our Church? There woulde bee as little seeking after benefices as nowe there is greedinesse to get them, men woulde rather labour to deserue liuing,
then o, then how well would it be with our Church? There would be as little seeking After Benefices as now there is greediness to get them, men would rather labour to deserve living,
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but such is the iniquitie of this latter time, into which wee are fallen, that I am verily perswaded that spirituall promotions are as vsully sold of most mē, which haue thē to bestow,
but such is the iniquity of this latter time, into which we Are fallen, that I am verily persuaded that spiritual promotions Are as vsully sold of most men, which have them to bestow,
so, sed reprimo me, and retur• againe to these disciples which in this place take a cleane contrarie course, hereby shewing howe much they esteeme the Gospel of Christ,
so, sed reprimo me, and retur• again to these Disciples which in this place take a clean contrary course, hereby showing how much they esteem the Gospel of christ,
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brethren not onely bicause they are made of one God, Mal. 2. 10. came all out of the loynes of one Adam, but because they are called to the same inheritance, the kingdome of heauen.
brothers not only Because they Are made of one God, Malachi 2. 10. Come all out of the loins of one Adam, but Because they Are called to the same inheritance, the Kingdom of heaven.
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Amos • 11. if nature worketh thus in thos• which are brethren in the flesh shall not Grace rouze vp pitie towardes our brethren in Christ ▪ There is a maruellous neare coniunction between the faithful because they are members one of an other. 1. Cor. 12. Do good therefore (saith the Apostle) Gal. 6. 10. to al,
Amos • 11. if nature works thus in thos• which Are brothers in the Flesh shall not Grace rouse up pity towards our brothers in christ ▪ There is a marvelous near conjunction between the faithful Because they Are members one of an other. 1. Cor. 12. Do good Therefore (Says the Apostle) Gal. 6. 10. to all,
Ioseph lo•eth all his brethren, but Benia•in with a more speciall loue, and •herefore he shall haue a messe by him self, Gen. 43. 34. as Iacob loueth •oseph more then al his sons ▪ Ge. 37. 3 God maketh his sun to shine vpon the good and bad.
Ioseph lo•eth all his brothers, but Benia•in with a more special love, and •herefore he shall have a mess by him self, Gen. 43. 34. as Iacob loves •oseph more then all his Sons ▪ Ge. 37. 3 God makes his sun to shine upon the good and bad.
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Matt. 5, 45. but such a brightnes shal ouer shine his people, as if seuen Sunnes did giue light • one time, Is. 30. 26. God loues a• the dwellings of Iacob, but mo• the gates of Zion, Psal. 87. 2. Th• godly are vessels of gold, 2. Tim. • 20. Therefore the Lord makes • speciall account of them.
Matt. 5, 45. but such a brightness shall over shine his people, as if seuen Suns did give Light • one time, Is. 30. 26. God loves a• the dwellings of Iacob, but mo• the gates of Zion, Psalm 87. 2. Th• godly Are vessels of gold, 2. Tim. • 20. Therefore the Lord makes • special account of them.
then let them whic• haue superfluitie, consider of th• needie, and the rather for that i• these distressed times, a specia• commandement hath come fro• the higher powers, to inioine thē to it.
then let them whic• have superfluity, Consider of th• needy, and the rather for that i• these distressed times, a specia• Commandment hath come fro• the higher Powers, to enjoin them to it.
That inequality is diuelish where one surfetteth, another is hungry. 1, Cor. 11. 21. that equalitie is commendable where one mans plentie supplies another mans want. 2. Cor. 8. 14. If Christ became poore to make vs rich, let vs of our riches spare somewhat to the reliefe of his pouertie:
That inequality is devilish where one surfetteth, Another is hungry. 1, Cor. 11. 21. that equality is commendable where one men plenty supplies Another men want. 2. Cor. 8. 14. If christ became poor to make us rich, let us of our riches spare somewhat to the relief of his poverty:
Let mercie followe Iustice. Matth. 5. 7. Let iustice pay debts, and then mercye giue part of that which remaineth, the rich man hath Lu• 12. 17, when hee saith hee hath n• row me to lay his fruits:
Let mercy follow Justice Matthew 5. 7. Let Justice pay debts, and then mercy give part of that which remains, the rich man hath Lu• 12. 17, when he Says he hath n• row me to lay his fruits:
Gen. 37. 3. let not y• prophet vpbraide vs with this, that we haue not bin sory fo• the affliction of Ioseph. Amos 6. 6. Brethren which were in Iudea.
Gen. 37. 3. let not y• Prophet upbraid us with this, that we have not been sorry fo• the affliction of Ioseph. Amos 6. 6. Brothers which were in Iudea.
but now the heauen aboue thee is as iron, and the earth as brasse, there are no fields of offrings, the seede is rotten vnder the clods, the garners •re destroied, ye corne is withered,
but now the heaven above thee is as iron, and the earth as brass, there Are no fields of offerings, the seed is rotten under the clods, the garners •re destroyed, you corn is withered,
so that when a man seeth the little increase of thy ground, he would think that thou had delt with it ▪ as Abimelech did with Sichem, sowed salt in it.
so that when a man sees the little increase of thy ground, he would think that thou had dealt with it ▪ as Abimelech did with Sichem, sowed salt in it.
Iud 9. 45 let vs learne here not only not to promise our selues continuall prosperitie, not onlie not to place our chiefest felicitie in anie outward blessings we do enioy,
Jud 9. 45 let us Learn Here not only not to promise our selves continual Prosperity, not only not to place our chiefest felicity in any outward blessings we do enjoy,
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and in the euening suffrest not thy hād to rest, yet trust not too much in thy labour ▪ for it may be thou shalt euen wearie thy selfe for verie vanitie, sow the wind,
and in the evening sufferest not thy hand to rest, yet trust not too much in thy labour ▪ for it may be thou shalt even weary thy self for very vanity, sow the wind,
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but send leannes withall into their soule, the Floore, and the Winepresse shall not feede them, they shall eate but not haue inough, drink & n•• be filled: and they shalbe as 7:
but send leannes withal into their soul, the Floor, and the Winepress shall not feed them, they shall eat but not have enough, drink & n•• be filled: and they shall as 7:
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Ier: 17: 5. let not Israel trust in Egypt, the Egyptiās are men, and not God: Is: 31: 3: and as a brokē reed which wil run into their hād if they leā vpō it:
Jeremiah: 17: 5. let not Israel trust in Egypt, the egyptians Are men, and not God: Is: 31: 3: and as a broken reed which will run into their hand if they lean upon it:
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do not hold thee fast by it, it shall not endure, but be as the house of a Spider, which is to day & to morrow swept away, Iob. 8. 14. Do not promise to thy self plenty,
do not hold thee fast by it, it shall not endure, but be as the house of a Spider, which is to day & to morrow swept away, Job 8. 14. Do not promise to thy self plenty,
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if thou hast a fatte soile, for Iudea in this place whose very hils, & tops of mountains were very fruitfull, Ioel, 3. 18 is made so barren, that other places must send succour to it:
if thou hast a fat soil, for Iudea in this place whose very hills, & tops of Mountains were very fruitful, Joel, 3. 18 is made so barren, that other places must send succour to it:
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Our God can blesse his curses, hee can make Colloquintida ranke poyson to nourish the children of the prophets, 2. Reg. 4. 40. Hee can make our daies to be light,
Our God can bless his curses, he can make Colloquintida rank poison to nourish the children of the Prophets, 2. Reg. 4. 40. He can make our days to be Light,
and as well praier as oile, Iames 5, 14. if thou art hungerbit, knowe the Disciples go to buye meate, Ioh. 4. 8. but knowe againe that Christ blesseth the meat, Mat. 14. 19. by the first learne to receiue Gods creatures as a meanes to refresh thy bodie, by the latter, to begin thy meale with praier, and end it with thanksgiuing:
and as well prayer as oil, James 5, 14. if thou art hungerbit, know the Disciples go to buy meat, John 4. 8. but know again that christ Blesses the meat, Mathew 14. 19. by the First Learn to receive God's creatures as a means to refresh thy body, by the latter, to begin thy meal with prayer, and end it with thanksgiving:
if thou had bad or leane grounde, as it is Num. 13, 21. good it with thy pot or with thy fold, fallow it, twifallow it, bring it into heart, husband it in the best manner, make it as fat as this Iudea,
if thou had bad or lean ground, as it is Num. 13, 21. good it with thy pot or with thy fold, fallow it, twifallow it, bring it into heart, husband it in the best manner, make it as fat as this Iudea,
in this and so in al other thy actions, let this bee as it were the foote of thy song, Prosper thou vpon vs the worke of our hands O Lord, prosper thou our handie worke.
in this and so in all other thy actions, let this bee as it were the foot of thy song, Prosper thou upon us the work of our hands Oh Lord, prosper thou our handy work.
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and when wee are touched with pittie, then must we giue also, else to say God helpe thee and not to giue, is but a mockerie, Iames 2. 16. The disciples therfore in this place,
and when we Are touched with pity, then must we give also, Else to say God help thee and not to give, is but a mockery, James 2. 16. The Disciples Therefore in this place,
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concerning the heart, where God likes not the giuer he likes not the gift, if he hath cast off Cayn, he regards not his offering Gen. 4. 5. and where hee liketh not the heart that moueth, he liketh not the giuer that bestoweth.
Concerning the heart, where God likes not the giver he likes not the gift, if he hath cast off Cain, he regards not his offering Gen. 4. 5. and where he liketh not the heart that moves, he liketh not the giver that bestoweth.
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the seed is infected, I will none of the crop, I mislike the root, it hath no good iuice, I will none of the fruit, it hath no good taste, I will not drinke of the wine is drawen out, the vessell is mustie from whence it commeth:
the seed is infected, I will none of the crop, I mislike the root, it hath no good juice, I will none of the fruit, it hath no good taste, I will not drink of the wine is drawn out, the vessel is musty from whence it comes:
when they go about to sacrifice to their brethren, it is not glorie stirres the• vp as it doth the h•pocrits, Mat. 6 ▪ 2. nor yet gaine, Claw me and ile cla• thee, but the meere necessitie o• their brethren,
when they go about to sacrifice to their brothers, it is not glory stirs the• up as it does the h•pocrits, Mathew 6 ▪ 2. nor yet gain, Claw me and Isle cla• thee, but the mere necessity o• their brothers,
when they consider their want, in charitie they they purposed to releeue them ▪ neither doth their determination die while it is yet Embrio, but li•ertie beeing conceiued bringeth forth action,
when they Consider their want, in charity they they purposed to relieve them ▪ neither does their determination die while it is yet embryo, but li•ertie being conceived brings forth actium,
for the text saith, They did send succour, the charitie of the countrey is I pittie thee, God •elpe you, men will not open their •ips and their purse together,
for the text Says, They did send succour, the charity of the country is I pity thee, God •elpe you, men will not open their •ips and their purse together,
Let the heart bee as the poyze of a Clocke, and turne all the other members as Wheeles one way, lette the heart loue, lette there bee loue in word and tongue, Ioh. 3. 18. let there be the deed & truth of loue, Luke 3. 11. let the plentie of the fruite shewe the planting of the tree.
Let the heart be as the poize of a Clock, and turn all the other members as Wheels one Way, let the heart love, let there be love in word and tongue, John 3. 18. let there be the deed & truth of love, Lycia 3. 11. let the plenty of the fruit show the planting of the tree.
In euery thing a golden meane is • good vertue, running past the goale for slownesse, exceeding brightnesse dazeleth the sight, a• well as darkenesse obscureth th• obiect:
In every thing a golden mean is • good virtue, running passed the goal for slowness, exceeding brightness dazzleth the sighed, a• well as darkness obscureth th• Object:
When the tabernacle is made, the rich bring golde and siluer, the meaner sor• brasse and gifts of lesse value, Ec. 25, 4. When the Israelites giue cities to the Leuites, euery Tribe must giue according to his inheritance, Num. 35. 8: Rich men cast great gifts into the treasurie, but the poore widow but two mites, Luk. 21. 1. In this place the disciples which haue much, giue much, they which haue litle, g•ue of that little.
When the tabernacle is made, the rich bring gold and silver, the meaner sor• brass and Gifts of less valve, Ec. 25, 4. When the Israelites give cities to the Levites, every Tribe must give according to his inheritance, Num. 35. 8: Rich men cast great Gifts into the treasury, but the poor widow but two mites, Luk. 21. 1. In this place the Disciples which have much, give much, they which have little, g•ue of that little.
the couetous man is like churlish Naball, who will not giue a piece of bread to succour king Dauid. 1. Sam. 25. 11. he himselfe wanteth as well that he hath, as that he hath not:
the covetous man is like churlish Nabal, who will not give a piece of bred to succour King David. 1. Sam. 25. 11. he himself Wants as well that he hath, as that he hath not:
& how can the greedy mind carie any disposition to spend vpō other, since hee counts that •• which he bestoweth vpō himself ▪ The prod•gall man on the other side,
& how can the greedy mind carry any disposition to spend upon other, since he counts that •• which he bestoweth upon himself ▪ The prod•gall man on the other side,
because he hath suffered superfluous expences to surmou•• his reuenewes, is cōpelled by necessitie to take from others, hee is not as a litle spring rūning always,
Because he hath suffered superfluous expenses to surmou•• his revenues, is compelled by necessity to take from Others, he is not as a little spring running always,
but standing vpon reputation, lauisheth and lasheth for a time, and is drie in the end as those brookes Iob. 6. 16. To auoid these extremities lay not vp without measure, lauish not wi•hout meane.
but standing upon reputation, lavisheth and lasheth for a time, and is dry in the end as those brooks Job 6. 16. To avoid these extremities lay not up without measure, lavish not wi•hout mean.
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Sic vteretuo, vt alieno non indigeas, In such sort guide that which is thine owne, that thou needest no• beg of another? Sin not against others by giuing too litle:
Sic vteretuo, vt alieno non indigeas, In such sort guide that which is thine own, that thou Needest no• beg of Another? since not against Others by giving too little:
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but wil haue the elders, the gouernors of the church called elders, of their age (among whō the apostles had the chiefest place) vnder whom the deacons were appointed for this businesse.
but will have the Elders, the Governors of the Church called Elders, of their age (among whom the Apostles had the chiefest place) under whom the Deacons were appointed for this business.
Act: 11: 24, and Saul a worthy seruant of God, a chosen vessel to beare gods name before the Gentils, Act: 9: 15. & those like the doue which Noah sent out of the ark. Ge: 8, 9: hauing fulfilled their office, returned again frō Ierusalē, and are now gone vp to the high & heauenly Ierusalem, whither he graunt we may ascend which did spend his blood for vs. To whom with the father, &c. FINIS.
Act: 11: 24, and Saul a worthy servant of God, a chosen vessel to bear God's name before the Gentiles, Act: 9: 15. & those like the dove which Noah sent out of the Ark. Ge: 8, 9: having fulfilled their office, returned again from Ierusalē, and Are now gone up to the high & heavenly Ierusalem, whither he grant we may ascend which did spend his blood for us To whom with the father, etc. FINIS.
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