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Ieremiah 23.33. Jeremiah 23.33.
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And when this People, or the Prophet, or a Priest, shall ask thee, saying, what is the burden of the Lord? thou shalt then say unto them, what burden? I will even forsake you; saith the Lord.
And when this People, or the Prophet, or a Priest, shall ask thee, saying, what is the burden of the Lord? thou shalt then say unto them, what burden? I will even forsake you; Says the Lord.
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IN the Words, there lies before us, (First) A Question, supposed, to be propounded, wherein there is two things: 1. The Questionists, this People,
IN the Words, there lies before us, (First) A Question, supposed, to be propounded, wherein there is two things: 1. The Questionists, this People,
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or a Prophet, or a Priest. 2. The Question it self, or the matter of it, What is the burden of the Lord? (Secondly,) There is an Answer,
or a Prophet, or a Priest. 2. The Question it self, or the matter of it, What is the burden of the Lord? (Secondly,) There is an Answer,
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and a solemn Answer too, which is put into his mouth by the Lord, and which he is to return as the Lords Answer to the Question? thou shalt then say unto them, what burden? I will even forsake you, saith the Lord.
and a solemn Answer too, which is put into his Mouth by the Lord, and which he is to return as the lords Answer to the Question? thou shalt then say unto them, what burden? I will even forsake you, Says the Lord.
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In which Answer there is three things. 1. An expression of Indignation, What burden? 2. An assertion by way of Answer to the question, I will forsake you. 3. A Seal of ratification, in the last words, Saith the Lord.
In which Answer there is three things. 1. an expression of Indignation, What burden? 2. an assertion by Way of Answer to the question, I will forsake you. 3. A Seal of ratification, in the last words, Says the Lord.
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God having before dealt with the Pastors, that did destroy, and scatter the flock, as in the beginning of the Chapter, Wo be to the Pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture, & ver. 2 I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the Lord,
God having before dealt with the Pastors, that did destroy, and scatter the flock, as in the beginning of the Chapter, Woe be to the Pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture, & ver. 2 I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, Says the Lord,
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and also with the false Prophets, that prophesied lies in his Name, as ver. 9. My heart within me is broken because of the Prophets, & ver. 32. Behold I am against them, that prophesie false dreams, saith the Lord,
and also with the false prophets, that prophesied lies in his Name, as ver. 9. My heart within me is broken Because of the prophets, & ver. 32. Behold I am against them, that prophesy false dreams, Says the Lord,
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and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness: and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness:
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which sort of Prophets went without their Commission, as ver. 21. I have not sent these Prophets yet they ran.
which sort of prophets went without their Commission, as for. 21. I have not sent these prophets yet they ran.
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He proceeds from the head Rulers, to the people that were seduced by them:
He proceeds from the head Rulers, to the people that were seduced by them:
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for by this means their hands were strengthened in sin, so as that they did not return from their wickedness,
for by this means their hands were strengthened in since, so as that they did not return from their wickedness,
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as ver 14. It was a usual thing for the Prophets of the Lord, to begin their Sermons (the matter whereof was minatory, wherein the Lord threatned them with just judgements) with that Phrase, the burden of the Lord, as will easily appear if you consult, Isai. 13.1. & 15.1. & 22.1.
as for 14. It was a usual thing for the prophets of the Lord, to begin their Sermons (the matter whereof was minatory, wherein the Lord threatened them with just Judgments) with that Phrase, the burden of the Lord, as will Easily appear if you consult, Isaiah 13.1. & 15.1. & 22.1.
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& 30, 6. Now they do in the words of the Text, or are supposed in mockery to demand, what Burden he had from the Lord, for them.
& 30, 6. Now they do in the words of the Text, or Are supposed in mockery to demand, what Burden he had from the Lord, for them.
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For the opening of the words And: or moreover because he here enters upon new matter:
For the opening of the words And: or moreover Because he Here enters upon new matter:
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this People, or the prophane sort of them, whom the false Prophets had secuced, to which he joyns the Prophet,this People, or the profane sort of them, whom the false prophets had secuced, to which he joins the Prophet,
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and the Priest, in hit they were alike prophane, as ver. 11. for both Prophet and Priest are prophane,
and the Priest, in hit they were alike profane, as for. 11. for both Prophet and Priest Are profane,
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yea in my house, saith the Lord:yea in my house, Says the Lord:
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and when Prophets are prophane there is wont to be a pack of them, as Jer. 5.31. The Prophets prophesies falsly, and the Priests bear rule by their means, and my people love to have it so:
and when prophets Are profane there is wont to be a pack of them, as Jer. 5.31. The prophets prophecies falsely, and the Priests bear Rule by their means, and my people love to have it so:
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shall ask thee saying, viz. in a deriding way, not out of a holy end,
shall ask thee saying, viz. in a deriding Way, not out of a holy end,
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or desire, What is the burden of the Lora? or from the Lord? so were the Prophesies stiled, that contained in them, Threatnings, Judgements, and Plagues, 2 King. 9.25.
or desire, What is the burden of the Lora? or from the Lord? so were the prophecies styled, that contained in them, Threatenings, Judgments, and Plagues, 2 King. 9.25.
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as if they had said, what hast thou further mischief in thy head to declare? further Woes and Threatnings to pronounce? hast thou nothing else to prophesie,
as if they had said, what hast thou further mischief in thy head to declare? further Woes and Threatenings to pronounce? hast thou nothing Else to prophesy,
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but Mischief and Calamity? What is the burden now? Thou shalt then say unto them, the Lord know what they would say to him,but Mischief and Calamity? What is the burden now? Thou shalt then say unto them, the Lord know what they would say to him,
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and tells him what he should say, by way of reply, What burden? a retorting by way of holy indignation;
and tells him what he should say, by Way of reply, What burden? a retorting by Way of holy Indignation;
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ask ye indeed what burden? and that in a way of derision? are you of that strain,
ask you indeed what burden? and that in a Way of derision? Are you of that strain,
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and spirit? I will even forsake you saith the Lord:
and Spirit? I will even forsake you Says the Lord:
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a burden heavy enough, and you are like to seel it so ere long, heavy enough to break your Backs, to break your Church,
a burden heavy enough, and you Are like to seel it so ere long, heavy enough to break your Backs, to break your Church,
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and your Common wealth, and to sink your haughty Spirits, when this Burden shall come upon you, in its force and weight.
and your Common wealth, and to sink your haughty Spirits, when this Burden shall come upon you, in its force and weight.
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Doct. That the Lord may even forsake a People that have been near to him,
Doct. That the Lord may even forsake a People that have been near to him,
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and he hath been near to, though for the Lord thus to do, is as fearful and hideous a judgement as can be inflicted on any People. and he hath been near to, though for the Lord thus to do, is as fearful and hideous a judgement as can be inflicted on any People.
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The Doctrine is double, it hath two parts: First, That the Lord may do thus. Secondly, When he doth, it is a very sad and heavy burden.
The Doctrine is double, it hath two parts: First, That the Lord may do thus. Secondly, When he does, it is a very sad and heavy burden.
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It may be prosecuted as two distinct points. 1. God may forsake a People that hath been near to him,
It may be prosecuted as two distinct points. 1. God may forsake a People that hath been near to him,
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and that he hath been near to.
and that he hath been near to.
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This may be spoken to in this order. 1. What is meant by Gods forsaking a People. 2. How may it appear that God may forsake,
This may be spoken to in this order. 1. What is meant by God's forsaking a People. 2. How may it appear that God may forsake,
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even such a People as the point speaks of? 3. The Reasons. 4. The use.
even such a People as the point speaks of? 3. The Reasons. 4. The use.
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1. What doth Gods forsaking mean? what is intended thereby? Sol. It means Gods with drawing himself, as the Prophe: Hosea phraises it, Hos. 5.6. They shall go with their Flocks and their Herds to seek the Lord, but shall not find him, he hath withdrawn himself from them.
1. What does God's forsaking mean? what is intended thereby? Sol. It means God's with drawing himself, as the Prophet: Hosea phrases it, Hos. 5.6. They shall go with their Flocks and their Herds to seek the Lord, but shall not find him, he hath withdrawn himself from them.
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They shall seek him, and not find him, and there is a good reason, he hath withdrawn himself, he is gone, in respect of his gracious presence.
They shall seek him, and not find him, and there is a good reason, he hath withdrawn himself, he is gone, in respect of his gracious presence.
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We must here distinguish betwixt Gods general presence, and his precious presence.
We must Here distinguish betwixt God's general presence, and his precious presence.
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In respect of his general presence, he is not far from any one of us, for in him we live,
In respect of his general presence, he is not Far from any one of us, for in him we live,
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and move, and have our being, Act. 17.27, 28. We have not only our beginning from, but our being in him.and move, and have our being, Act. 17.27, 28. We have not only our beginning from, but our being in him.
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As the beam hath its being in the Sun. Of this general presence of God, we read, Psal. 139.7. There is no flying from it.
As the beam hath its being in the Sun. Of this general presence of God, we read, Psalm 139.7. There is no flying from it.
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Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, or whither shall I slie from thy presence? In this sense God is every where,Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, or whither shall I sly from thy presence? In this sense God is every where,
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as it is ver. 8, & 9. If I ascend up into Heaven thou art there:
as it is for. 8, & 9. If I ascend up into Heaven thou art there:
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if I make my bed in Hell, behold thou art there. He fills Heaven and Earth, and there is no hiding from him, Jer. 23.24. Can any hide himself in secret places, that I shall not see him,? saith the Lord do not I fill Heaven and Earth? saith the Lord. if I make my Bed in Hell, behold thou art there. He fills Heaven and Earth, and there is no hiding from him, Jer. 23.24. Can any hide himself in secret places, that I shall not see him,? Says the Lord do not I fill Heaven and Earth? Says the Lord.
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He hath Heaven for his Throne, and the Earth for his Footstool, as it is, Isai. 66.1. This general presence of God, if believingly apprehended, and strongly believed, might be of great use.
He hath Heaven for his Throne, and the Earth for his Footstool, as it is, Isaiah 66.1. This general presence of God, if believingly apprehended, and strongly believed, might be of great use.
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But it is not this general presence that is meant:
But it is not this general presence that is meant:
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but his especial presence, his favourable and gracious presence, the removing whereof, is that that is intended, by the forsaking that the Text and Point speaks of.
but his especial presence, his favourable and gracious presence, the removing whereof, is that that is intended, by the forsaking that the Text and Point speaks of.
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God is said to forsake a People two waves. 1. As to Affection. 2. As to Action.
God is said to forsake a People two waves. 1. As to Affection. 2. As to Actium.
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1. As to Affection, when he discontinues his love to them, when he takes away his love from a people,
1. As to Affection, when he discontinues his love to them, when he Takes away his love from a people,
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then he takes his leave of a people. My mind is not toward this people, Jer. 15.1. a very heavy Judgement, and sad removal.
then he Takes his leave of a people. My mind is not towards this people, Jer. 15.1. a very heavy Judgement, and sad removal.
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Be instructed O Jerusalem, least my Soul depart from thee. 2. As to Action, when God takes away the signs of his presence.
Be instructed Oh Jerusalem, lest my Soul depart from thee. 2. As to Actium, when God Takes away the Signs of his presence.
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1. When he takes away merciful and gracious providences, when he carries not towards them as he was wont to do:
1. When he Takes away merciful and gracious providences, when he carries not towards them as he was wont to do:
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but vexes them with all manner of adversity, Deut. 31.17. I will forsake them, and many evils and troubles shall befal them:
but vexes them with all manner of adversity, Deuteronomy 31.17. I will forsake them, and many evils and Troubles shall befall them:
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when he ceases to protect them from evils, and enemies, as in times past, and provides not for them,
when he ceases to Pact them from evils, and enemies, as in times past, and provides not for them,
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as he was wont to do. 2. When he takes away his Ordinances, and bereaves a people of the glorious things of his house;
as he was wont to do. 2. When he Takes away his Ordinances, and bereaves a people of the glorious things of his house;
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or take away his spirit from accompanying them, whereby the glory ceases, and the ordinances are rendered in effectual for the saving good of a people.
or take away his Spirit from accompanying them, whereby the glory ceases, and the ordinances Are rendered in effectual for the Saving good of a people.
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2. How may it appear the God may forsake finch a People? It may appear by what God hath threatned.
2. How may it appear the God may forsake finch a People? It may appear by what God hath threatened.
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What God hath threatned, to such as the point speaks of, may be inflicted on them:
What God hath threatened, to such as the point speaks of, may be inflicted on them:
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but God hath threatned such judgements to such a people.
but God hath threatened such Judgments to such a people.
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My anger shall be kindled against them, and I will forsake them, as near as they are to me,
My anger shall be kindled against them, and I will forsake them, as near as they Are to me,
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and as dear as they have been to to me, Deut, 31.17. Many such threatnings are found in the Scripture against Israel, who are stiled a people near unto him.
and as dear as they have been to to me, Deuteronomy, 31.17. Many such threatenings Are found in the Scripture against Israel, who Are styled a people near unto him.
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In that such as have been near to God, and he near to them, have complained of their being forsaken by God.
In that such as have been near to God, and he near to them, have complained of their being forsaken by God.
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Thou hast forsaken us, is one of the bitter moans, on record, that the Church of God did often make unto him
Thou hast forsaken us, is one of the bitter moans, on record, that the Church of God did often make unto him
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What God hath inflicted on such, may be inflicted on such again; what God hath done to some, he may do to others, in the same state, and relation: for he is unchangeable.
What God hath inflicted on such, may be inflicted on such again; what God hath done to Some, he may do to Others, in the same state, and Relation: for he is unchangeable.
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Those that were once the only peculiar people of God, near to God, and had God near to them,
Those that were once the only peculiar people of God, near to God, and had God near to them,
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yet what is is their condition at this day? A forsaken condition, is the condition, of the Off spring of Abrahaem Gods Friend, a seed whom he had chosen,
yet what is is their condition At this day? A forsaken condition, is the condition, of the Off spring of Abraham God's Friend, a seed whom he had chosen,
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and hath been so, for above sixteen hundred years. God hath been angry with them, and forsaken them, as they were foretold long ago.
and hath been so, for above sixteen hundred Years. God hath been angry with them, and forsaken them, as they were foretold long ago.
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How is it with the Churches of Asia, that were once famous golden Candlesticks? that had Epistles written to them.
How is it with the Churches of Asia, that were once famous golden Candlesticks? that had Epistles written to them.
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Are they not in a forsaken condition? not the face of a Church to be found amongst them.
are they not in a forsaken condition? not the face of a Church to be found among them.
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In that they may do that, which may deserve a forsaking, therefore they may do that which may actually procure it.
In that they may do that, which may deserve a forsaking, Therefore they may do that which may actually procure it.
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They may do that which may deserve a forsaking, they may through the corruption and unbelief of their hearts forsake God,
They may do that which may deserve a forsaking, they may through the corruption and unbelief of their hearts forsake God,
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and God may in just judgement retaliate, and thereupon forsake them.
and God may in just judgement retaliate, and thereupon forsake them.
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This is spoken to in the forequoted place, Deut. 31.16, 17. They will forsake me, and break my Covenant which I have made with them:
This is spoken to in the forequoted place, Deuteronomy 31.16, 17. They will forsake me, and break my Covenant which I have made with them:
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then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forfake them,
then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forfake them,
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and hide my face from them. So again, 2 Chron. 15.2. But if you forsake him he will forsake you; and hide my face from them. So again, 2 Chronicles 15.2. But if you forsake him he will forsake you;
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the first is supposed, if you forsake him, the latter is imposed, he will forsake you:
the First is supposed, if you forsake him, the latter is imposed, he will forsake you:
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But why doth the Lord forsake such a People? The Reasons:
But why does the Lord forsake such a People? The Reasons:
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1. To shew that he hath no need of any, he hath forsaken many, and may forsake many more, to shew that he hath no need of any.
1. To show that he hath no need of any, he hath forsaken many, and may forsake many more, to show that he hath no need of any.
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God would have all the world to take notice, (that though all men have need of him,
God would have all the world to take notice, (that though all men have need of him,
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yet) he hath no need of any man. 2. To testifie his Sanctity, and severity against sin.
yet) he hath no need of any man. 2. To testify his Sanctity, and severity against since.
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He will not spare them, that have been near him, if they will not spare their sin for him.
He will not spare them, that have been near him, if they will not spare their since for him.
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He is a holy God, and if they will have their sins, and their lusts,
He is a holy God, and if they will have their Sins, and their Lustiest,
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and their wayes, and their lovers, he will vindicate his holiness, by inflicting this judgement on them.
and their ways, and their lovers, he will vindicate his holiness, by inflicting this judgement on them.
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3. To be a warning to all that enjoy his gracious presence.
3. To be a warning to all that enjoy his gracious presence.
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That they see that they make much of it, and that they take heed that they do not sin against him,
That they see that they make much of it, and that they take heed that they do not sin against him,
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and forsake him, and provoke him to forsake them also.
and forsake him, and provoke him to forsake them also.
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Caut. The point is to be understood of a people that are visibly and externally near and dear to him,Caut. The point is to be understood of a people that Are visibly and externally near and dear to him,
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and these may be totally and finally forsaken of God: and yet here it must be noted, that God may exercise a deal of patience,
and these may be totally and finally forsaken of God: and yet Here it must be noted, that God may exercise a deal of patience,
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and forbearance toward such as he is about to forsake, he did so with the old world, he did so with the Israelites of old, he did so with the seven Churches of Asia: he is not wont suddenly,
and forbearance towards such as he is about to forsake, he did so with the old world, he did so with the Israelites of old, he did so with the seven Churches of Asia: he is not wont suddenly,
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and at once to forsake a people, that have been near and dear to him;
and At once to forsake a people, that have been near and dear to him;
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but he is wont to give them warning, and in patience to bear a while with their frowardness,
but he is wont to give them warning, and in patience to bear a while with their frowardness,
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and wait to see if there be any returning to him, before he doth inflict this heavy and sharp judgement.
and wait to see if there be any returning to him, before he does inflict this heavy and sharp judgement.
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Ʋse It serves to admonish us, not to bear our selves too high, upon the account of priviledges.Ʋse It serves to admonish us, not to bear our selves too high, upon the account of privileges.
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It is a great priviledge to have the Lord near us, and to be near unto him:
It is a great privilege to have the Lord near us, and to be near unto him:
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and some lean upon this though they abide in their sin, Micah 3.10, 11. They build up Sion with blood,
and Some lean upon this though they abide in their since, micah 3.10, 11. They built up Sion with blood,
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and Jerusalem with iniquity, yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, is not the Lord amongst us? But if our deportment be not according to our priviledges,and Jerusalem with iniquity, yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, is not the Lord among us? But if our deportment be not according to our privileges,
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if we do not carry it thereafter, by becoming an humble, fruitful, and holy people;
if we do not carry it thereafter, by becoming an humble, fruitful, and holy people;
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the Lord will bring forth this heavy burden against us, we shall be rejected, and forsaken of the Lord, whatever our external priviledges be.
the Lord will bring forth this heavy burden against us, we shall be rejected, and forsaken of the Lord, whatever our external privileges be.
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But the second part of the Doctrine; or the second Doctrine may be now spoken to, viz.
But the second part of the Doctrine; or the second Doctrine may be now spoken to, viz.
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That it is the heaviest burden, or the sorest of Judgements for the Lord to forsake a people. That it is the Heaviest burden, or the Sorest of Judgments for the Lord to forsake a people.
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There may be two things spoken to in the management of this truth. 1. Arguments to evidence it. 2. The Uses of it.
There may be two things spoken to in the management of this truth. 1. Arguments to evidence it. 2. The Uses of it.
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1. If God hath threatned it as a very sore judgement, then sure it is so.
1. If God hath threatened it as a very soar judgement, then sure it is so.
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Now when God hath been angry with a people, he hath manifested the same by menacing them with his forsaking them:
Now when God hath been angry with a people, he hath manifested the same by menacing them with his forsaking them:
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when he hath been designed to do them a deep dispseasure, upon the account of some high provocation he is wont to threaten them not by taking away this,
when he hath been designed to do them a deep dispseasure, upon the account of Some high provocation he is wont to threaten them not by taking away this,
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or that outward comfort from them; but by taking away himself from them. And that is a woe indeed, a woe with a witness, Hos. 9.12.
or that outward Comfort from them; but by taking away himself from them. And that is a woe indeed, a woe with a witness, Hos. 9.12.
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Yea, woe also to them, when I depart from them: this is the wofullest day that such a people are wont to meet with.
Yea, woe also to them, when I depart from them: this is the woefullest day that such a people Are wont to meet with.
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2. Gods forsaking a People is a sore judgement, in that it exposes them to all judgements.
2. God's forsaking a People is a soar judgement, in that it exposes them to all Judgments.
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Sin is a great evil in that it exposes to all evil this is a great evil of punishment, in that it exposes to all punishments.
since is a great evil in that it exposes to all evil this is a great evil of punishment, in that it exposes to all punishments.
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If God be gone, our guard is gone, and we are as a City, in the midst of Enemies, whose walls are broken down.
If God be gone, our guard is gone, and we Are as a city, in the midst of Enemies, whose walls Are broken down.
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Our strength to make resistance, that's Gone, for God is our strength, as a carcase without life, is a prey, to beasts of prey;
Our strength to make resistance, that's Gone, for God is our strength, as a carcase without life, is a prey, to beasts of prey;
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so are a people forsaken of their God, to all their devouring enemies, and to infernal, and cursed spirits:
so Are a people forsaken of their God, to all their devouring enemies, and to infernal, and cursed spirits:
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they are exposed to mischief, and the malice of all their malignant enemies. When the Lord had forsaken Jerusalem, the Romans quickly made a prey of it;
they Are exposed to mischief, and the malice of all their malignant enemies. When the Lord had forsaken Jerusalem, the Romans quickly made a prey of it;
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when they were destitute of God, their habitation became desolate. There is no Protection to a People, whom the Lord forsakes;
when they were destitute of God, their habitation became desolate. There is no Protection to a People, whom the Lord forsakes;
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but they are perplexed on every side.
but they Are perplexed on every side.
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3. Because the evils that are on such, whom God hath forsaken, they are only evils.
3. Because the evils that Are on such, whom God hath forsaken, they Are only evils.
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The Prophet Ezekiel sometime hath the expression, Ezek. 7.5. Thus saith the Lord God, an evil, an only evil behold is come.
The Prophet Ezekielem sometime hath the expression, Ezekiel 7.5. Thus Says the Lord God, an evil, an only evil behold is come.
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This is such an evil, an only evil to a people.
This is such an evil, an only evil to a people.
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An evil whilst God is present, may have much good in it, the Lord may sanctifie it for abundance of blessing:
an evil while God is present, may have much good in it, the Lord may sanctify it for abundance of blessing:
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there is hopes of this whilst the Lord continues amongst them;
there is hope's of this while the Lord continues among them;
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but if he be gone, it is an only evil, and the evils that come upon them are such, they have nothing but evil in them.
but if he be gone, it is an only evil, and the evils that come upon them Are such, they have nothing but evil in them.
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4. Because no creature can then afford any help;
4. Because no creature can then afford any help;
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for what can creatures do when God is departed, he makes the creatures useful and helpful,
for what can creatures do when God is departed, he makes the creatures useful and helpful,
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but without him they can do us no good, stand us in no stead:
but without him they can do us no good, stand us in no stead:
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they may say to thee as the King of Israel, said to the Woman, that cried Help O King, He answered, If the Lord done help, whence shall I help thee? all creatures may say if God be departed, we cannot help: Nay the very Devil cannot help if God be gone:
they may say to thee as the King of Israel, said to the Woman, that cried Help Oh King, He answered, If the Lord done help, whence shall I help thee? all creatures may say if God be departed, we cannot help: Nay the very devil cannot help if God be gone:
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when God departed from Saul, he sought help from the Devil, 1 Sam. 28.15. Wherefore (saith the Devil) askest thou of me? seeing the Lord is departed from thee.
when God departed from Saul, he sought help from the devil, 1 Sam. 28.15. Wherefore (Says the devil) askest thou of me? seeing the Lord is departed from thee.
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5. It appears to be a sore judgement, by the anguish and distress, that such have been in, that have been sensible that God hath forsaken them.
5. It appears to be a soar judgement, by the anguish and distress, that such have been in, that have been sensible that God hath forsaken them.
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Sin hath flown in the face of such, and terified them: Oh the blessed God is gone, and if he is gone, mercy is gone;
since hath flown in the face of such, and terified them: O the blessed God is gone, and if he is gone, mercy is gone;
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and Oh for such and such sins, that lie upon me!
and O for such and such Sins, that lie upon me!
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what shall I do? what a moan have Saints themselves made in such a case? as David, Psal. 22.1, 2. My God, my God,
what shall I do? what a moan have Saints themselves made in such a case? as David, Psalm 22.1, 2. My God, my God,
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Why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me? and from the words of my roaring? Oh my God, I cry in the day time,
Why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so Far from helping me? and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the day time,
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but thou hearest not, and in the night season, and am not silent. Oh how Saul roared out his distress!but thou Hearst not, and in the night season, and am not silent. O how Saul roared out his distress!
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and that on this account especially, that God was departed from him, not so much that the Philistines were upon him, had not God been gone, he could have dealt well enough with them;
and that on this account especially, that God was departed from him, not so much that the philistines were upon him, had not God been gone, he could have dealt well enough with them;
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but here was the misery, and the sting of the misery, God was departed from him.
but Here was the misery, and the sting of the misery, God was departed from him.
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6 It is a sore punishment, in that it is a great part of the punishment of Hell.
6 It is a soar punishment, in that it is a great part of the punishment of Hell.
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The essential parts of that punishment, is pain of loss, and sense, and the sormer some reckon the greater.
The essential parts of that punishment, is pain of loss, and sense, and the sormer Some reckon the greater.
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Ʋse 1. How foolish are sinners that do even bid God depart from them? as we read, Job 21.14. Therefore they say unto God depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes. Ʋse 1. How foolish Are Sinners that do even bid God depart from them? as we read, Job 21.14. Therefore they say unto God depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
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But do they know what they say? Oh sinners is this your wish? if it be granted it will prove your woe for ever.
But doe they know what they say? O Sinners is this your wish? if it be granted it will prove your woe for ever.
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Happily Gods presence is now your trouble; but I tell you his absence would be your torment.
Happily God's presence is now your trouble; but I tell you his absence would be your torment.
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2. Se here what an evil it is to forsake God, is it a judgement of judgements to be forsaken of God? surely then it is the sin of sins to forsake him:
2. See Here what an evil it is to forsake God, is it a judgement of Judgments to be forsaken of God? surely then it is the since of Sins to forsake him:
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the evil of punishment is in being left by God, and the evil of sin is in leaving God.
the evil of punishment is in being left by God, and the evil of since is in leaving God.
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What, forsake God, who is our only good? God who made us, and possest us from our beginning, God that hath been the guid of our Youth, that hath been good to us,
What, forsake God, who is our only good? God who made us, and possessed us from our beginning, God that hath been the guide of our Youth, that hath been good to us,
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and fed us all our dayes? Jer. 2.19. Know therefore and see, that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God.
and fed us all our days? Jer. 2.19. Know Therefore and see, that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God.
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And there is an aggravation of it, ver. 17. Thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God,
And there is an aggravation of it, ver. 17. Thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God,
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When he led thee by the way. When he led thee by the Way.
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As a guid to direct thee, as a staffe to support thee, as a convoy to guard thee,
As a guide to Direct thee, as a staff to support thee, as a convoy to guard thee,
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as a Fathe to provide for thee, that thou hast wanted nothing:
as a Fathe to provide for thee, that thou hast wanted nothing:
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well may it be said, how evil and bitter a thing is it, that thou hast forsaken the Lord? He adds in the 31. verse. Oh Generation! Generation of what? of what you will;
well may it be said, how evil and bitter a thing is it, that thou hast forsaken the Lord? He adds in the 31. verse. O Generation! Generation of what? of what you will;
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God leaves a space that you may write, what you please, generation of Vipers, or Monsters,
God leaves a Molle that you may write, what you please, generation of Vipers, or Monsters,
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or any thing rather then Generation of Gods people. See ye the word of the Lord behold your face in that Glass.
or any thing rather then Generation of God's people. See you the word of the Lord behold your face in that Glass.
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So your causless apostasies, have I been a wilderness unto Israel? Have you wanted any thing, Oh ye degenerating crooked,
So your causeless apostasies, have I been a Wilderness unto Israel? Have you wanted any thing, O you degenerating crooked,
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and wilful generation? God may say to such sinners, as Pharaoh to Hadad, when he would be gone, 1 King. 11.22. But what hast thou lacked with me, that thou seekest to be gone? what hast thou lacked sinner, that thou seekest to be gone from the Lord? The sinner must answer with him, nothing howbeit let me go in any wise.
and wilful generation? God may say to such Sinners, as Pharaoh to Hadad, when he would be gone, 1 King. 11.22. But what hast thou lacked with me, that thou Seekest to be gone? what hast thou lacked sinner, that thou Seekest to be gone from the Lord? The sinner must answer with him, nothing howbeit let me go in any wise.
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He came to him in his distress, and when his turn was answered, away he packs.
He Come to him in his distress, and when his turn was answered, away he packs.
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They forsake because they will forsake.
They forsake Because they will forsake.
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3. Wonder not that Gods Saints have been so solicitous with him, not to forsake them.
3. Wonder not that God's Saints have been so solicitous with him, not to forsake them.
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Thus David, Psal. 1198. Oh forsake me not utterly.
Thus David, Psalm 1198. O forsake me not utterly.
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He might well be solicitous in this matter, for he understood what it was to be forsaken of the Lord.
He might well be solicitous in this matter, for he understood what it was to be forsaken of the Lord.
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They press hard with the Lord whatever he doth he would not leave them, nor forsake them. Jer. 14.9. Leave us not. And no wonder, there are such moans, when the Lord may have seemed, to have forsaken them.
They press hard with the Lord whatever he does he would not leave them, nor forsake them. Jer. 14.9. Leave us not. And no wonder, there Are such moans, when the Lord may have seemed, to have forsaken them.
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4. If Gods forsaking be so sore a judgement, it should make us more cautelous, and wary least we pull down this judgement on our heads.
4. If God's forsaking be so soar a judgement, it should make us more cautelous, and wary lest we pull down this judgement on our Heads.
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Men should be afraid of this heaviest of judgements, more then the Child of whipping.
Men should be afraid of this Heaviest of Judgments, more then the Child of whipping.
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5. Let Gods dear ones take heed of concluding against themselves, that they are under this judgement.
5. Let God's dear ones take heed of concluding against themselves, that they Are under this judgement.
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They are readiest to couclude against themselves, and yet really in the least danger. Thus we read, Isa. 49.14. But Zion said, the Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
They Are Readiest to couclude against themselves, and yet really in the least danger. Thus we read, Isaiah 49.14. But Zion said, the Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
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But why said Zion so? it was from diffidence: as Saints do not forsake God as others do, Psal 18.21. I have not wickedly departed from my God:
But why said Zion so? it was from diffidence: as Saints do not forsake God as Others do, Psalm 18.21. I have not wickedly departed from my God:
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so God will not forsake them as he forsakes others not utterly forsake them: His forsaking of his is but temporary, and partial.
so God will not forsake them as he forsakes Others not utterly forsake them: His forsaking of his is but temporary, and partial.
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But here a question may be moved what is the difference betwixt a sinner forsaken and a Saint forsaken? for the Lord doth not forsake both alike. 1. When God forsakes his own,
But Here a question may be moved what is the difference betwixt a sinner forsaken and a Saint forsaken? for the Lord does not forsake both alike. 1. When God forsakes his own,
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yet they cry after him, he withdraws himself from them sometimes, yet so as that he draws their hearts after him as a mother may hide away from her Child, that it may seek and cry the mor earnestly after her. 2 They retain good thoughts of him in his withdrawment, or absence.
yet they cry After him, he withdraws himself from them sometime, yet so as that he draws their hearts After him as a mother may hide away from her Child, that it may seek and cry the mor earnestly After her. 2 They retain good thoughts of him in his withdrawment, or absence.
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As the Spouse in the Canticles, she calls him her beloved still. As the faithful wife:
As the Spouse in the Canticles, she calls him her Beloved still. As the faithful wife:
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she retains good thoughts of her husband, and keeps up her respect, though he be gone from home but the wicked when the Lord forsakes them, harhour hard thoughts of him.
she retains good thoughts of her husband, and keeps up her respect, though he be gone from home but the wicked when the Lord forsakes them, harhour hard thoughts of him.
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Is this to serve the Lord, and walk in his wayes? what good have I got by all I have done? see how he hath served me.
Is this to serve the Lord, and walk in his ways? what good have I god by all I have done? see how he hath served me.
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3. They will seek him, till he return again, when the Lord forsakes others, the will sees after vinities to make up the want of Gods presence.
3. They will seek him, till he return again, when the Lord forsakes Others, the will sees After vinities to make up the want of God's presence.
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The Adustress in her Husbands absence will seek after other leavers. The true Saint will be satisfied in nothing else but the Lord till he return.
The Adustress in her Husbands absence will seek After other leavers. The true Saint will be satisfied in nothing Else but the Lord till he return.
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Moreover there is a difference in Gods forsaking the sinner and the Saint, when he forsakes the wicked 〈 … 〉 in darkness:
Moreover there is a difference in God's forsaking the sinner and the Saint, when he forsakes the wicked 〈 … 〉 in darkness:
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but when he withdraws from his own he leaves some light, whereby they see which way he is gone, he leaves some glimmering light, by which they may follow after him, and find him.
but when he withdraws from his own he leaves Some Light, whereby they see which Way he is gone, he leaves Some glimmering Light, by which they may follow After him, and find him.
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And again, when he leaves his own, yet his bowels are owards them, Jer. 31.20 My bowels are troubled for him, I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.
And again, when he leaves his own, yet his bowels Are owards them, Jer. 31.20 My bowels Are troubled for him, I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord.
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He hath an eye towards them for much good, in his forsaking them.
He hath an eye towards them for much good, in his forsaking them.
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Ʋse. 2. Of Exhortation: 1. To thankfulness to God, or that he hath not yet forsaken us.Ʋse. 2. Of Exhortation: 1. To thankfulness to God, or that he hath not yet forsaken us.
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Whatever he hath stript us off, he hath not yet stript us off himself, he hath not as yet forsaken us.
Whatever he hath stripped us off, he hath not yet stripped us off himself, he hath not as yet forsaken us.
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He might have done it, and have done us no wrong; but he hath not yet done it.
He might have done it, and have done us no wrong; but he hath not yet done it.
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2. To do our utmost that he may not forsake us. And here there may be added Motives and Means.
2. To do our utmost that he may not forsake us. And Here there may be added Motives and Means.
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1. Consider Gods lothness to forsake us.
1. Consider God's loathness to forsake us.
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This is a thing that he is not desirous of he doth not willingly afflict us with this fort of Affliction,
This is a thing that he is not desirous of he does not willingly afflict us with this fort of Affliction,
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or grieve us with this grievous stroak. God hath shewed himself loth to depart from those that have departed from him;
or grieve us with this grievous stroke. God hath showed himself loath to depart from those that have departed from him;
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but have warned them of his displeasure, that they might stay him. It goes near Gods heart to forsake a People that have been near to him.
but have warned them of his displeasure, that they might stay him. It Goes near God's heart to forsake a People that have been near to him.
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Methinks I hear him saying thus, How shall I give thee up, Oh New-England! thence speaking to warn us, of.
Methinks I hear him saying thus, How shall I give thee up, O New england! thence speaking to warn us, of.
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our forsakings of him, and to be instructed, why? least his Spirit depart from us, Jer. 6.8. Be thou instructed Oh Ierusalem, least my Soul depart from thee, least I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited.
our forsakings of him, and to be instructed, why? lest his Spirit depart from us, Jer. 6.8. Be thou instructed O Ierusalem, lest my Soul depart from thee, lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited.
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You may easily stay him, the matter is not so far gone, but you might yet stay him were we but as loth he should forsake us,
You may Easily stay him, the matter is not so Far gone, but you might yet stay him were we but as loath he should forsake us,
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as he is to forsake us, he would never leave us. His gradual motions from a people argue his lothness, and unwillingness to leave them.
as he is to forsake us, he would never leave us. His gradual motions from a people argue his loathness, and unwillingness to leave them.
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2. Consider what the Lord is to us, or what relation he stands in to us, while he is with us.
2. Consider what the Lord is to us, or what Relation he Stands in to us, while he is with us.
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He is our friend, we have found him to be so, and a special friend too:
He is our friend, we have found him to be so, and a special friend too:
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men in the World are not willing to forego a Friend, a good Friend:
men in the World Are not willing to forego a Friend, a good Friend:
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he is as faithful, skilful, powerful, and tender hearted a Friend as ever a people had, he stuck by us when also we had been in a woe case, Psal. 124.1. If it had not been the Lord, who was on our side may Israel now say.
he is as faithful, skilful, powerful, and tender hearted a Friend as ever a people had, he stuck by us when also we had been in a woe case, Psalm 124.1. If it had not been the Lord, who was on our side may Israel now say.
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And had not the Lord been on our side, may New-England now say. He is a Father, and a tender-hearted Father, Isai. 63.16, Doubtless thou art our Father.
And had not the Lord been on our side, may New england now say. He is a Father, and a tender-hearted Father, Isaiah 63.16, Doubtless thou art our Father.
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Can children be willing their Father should leave them? he is a Husband, Isai. 54.5. For thy Maker is thy Husband, a loving, careful, tender husband too;
Can children be willing their Father should leave them? he is a Husband, Isaiah 54.5. For thy Maker is thy Husband, a loving, careful, tender husband too;
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can the Wise be willing to part with her Husband? if the Lord forsake us, we are bereft of our friend, left friendless, he is all friends in one, none can be our friend, if he be not.
can the Wise be willing to part with her Husband? if the Lord forsake us, we Are bereft of our friend, left friendless, he is all Friends in one, none can be our friend, if he be not.
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If he leave us, we shall be as Orphans, for he is related as a Father,
If he leave us, we shall be as Orphans, for he is related as a Father,
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and how sad is the state of poor Orphans: and we shall be in a state of Widow-hood, a very solitary, and sorrowful state.
and how sad is the state of poor Orphans: and we shall be in a state of Widowhood, a very solitary, and sorrowful state.
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He is our guide, and our pilot;
He is our guide, and our pilot;
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what will become of the blind if their guid leave them? and what will become of the Ship if the Pilot desert it? thus the Lord is to his,
what will become of the blind if their guide leave them? and what will become of the Ship if the Pilot desert it? thus the Lord is to his,
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and well may he say, as Mic. 6.3. Oh my People what have I done? or wherein have I wearied thee, or given thee any cause to be weary of me.
and well may he say, as Mic. 6.3. O my People what have I done? or wherein have I wearied thee, or given thee any cause to be weary of me.
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3. Consider there are shrewd signs of Gods intent to leave us, unless somewhat be done.
3. Consider there Are shrewd Signs of God's intent to leave us, unless somewhat be done.
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If you enquire what? I Answer: 1. The sins for which God hath forsaken others are rife amongst us.
If you inquire what? I Answer: 1. The Sins for which God hath forsaken Others Are rife among us.
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The sins for which God forsook the Jews, are our sins. 1. Horrid Pride, Hos. 5.5. The Pride of Israel doth testifie to his face.
The Sins for which God forsook the jews, Are our Sins. 1. Horrid Pride, Hos. 5.5. The Pride of Israel does testify to his face.
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Pride in Parts, and pride of Hearts, pride in Apparel, and Vestures, and in Gestures, and in Looks, how lofty are their eyes!
Pride in Parts, and pride of Hearts, pride in Apparel, and Vestures, and in Gestures, and in Looks, how lofty Are their eyes!
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New-England is taken notice of abroad, for as proud a People, of a professing people, as the World affords.New england is taken notice of abroad, for as proud a People, of a professing people, as the World affords.
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When a People are humble the Lord will say with them. If our immunities, which are Gods mercies, puffe us up, God will empty us:
When a People Are humble the Lord will say with them. If our immunities, which Are God's Mercies, puff us up, God will empty us:
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he will blast that to us that we are proud of. 2. Deep and high Ingratitude. Do you thus requite the Lord? Deut. 32.6.
he will blast that to us that we Are proud of. 2. Deep and high Ingratitude. Do you thus requite the Lord? Deuteronomy 32.6.
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So the Prophet Hosea taxes them, Hos. 2, 8. God gave her Corn, and Wine, and Oyl, silver and Gold, but she consumed them on Baal.
So the Prophet Hosea Taxes them, Hos. 2, 8. God gave her Corn, and Wine, and Oil, silver and Gold, but she consumed them on Baal.
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We have been blest but hath God had the glory of our blessings. 3. Oppression. Amos 8.4. Ye that swallow up the needy.
We have been blessed but hath God had the glory of our blessings. 3. Oppression. Amos 8.4. You that swallow up the needy.
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These Jews were like the Fishes, the greater did devour the less.
These jews were like the Fish, the greater did devour the less.
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Some are like wild Beasts, like Wolves that tear off the fleece, and eat the flesh of the Flocks.
some Are like wild Beasts, like Wolves that tear off the fleece, and eat the Flesh of the Flocks.
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There is more justice to be found in hell, then amongst some men on earth: for there is no innocent person oppressed there.
There is more Justice to be found in hell, then among Some men on earth: for there is no innocent person oppressed there.
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4. Weariness of Gods Ordinances. Amos 8.5.
4. Weariness of God's Ordinances. Amos 8.5.
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When will the Sabbath be done? They that are weary of the service of God,When will the Sabbath be done? They that Are weary of the service of God,
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and the Ordinances of God, they are weary of God. God indeed hath fed us to the full, as to Ordinances:
and the Ordinances of God, they Are weary of God. God indeed hath fed us to the full, as to Ordinances:
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and we are glutted, and surfeited, and have lost our esteem.
and we Are glutted, and surfeited, and have lost our esteem.
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When mens Commodities bare but a little price in a place, they will remove the market!
When men's Commodities bore but a little price in a place, they will remove the market!
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if Gospel Ordinances are but a cheap commodity, have lost their price, and men are weary of them:
if Gospel Ordinances Are but a cheap commodity, have lost their price, and men Are weary of them:
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God will let out his Vineyard to another People. If our mercies become our burdens, God will ease us of them.
God will let out his Vineyard to Another People. If our Mercies become our burdens, God will ease us of them.
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5. Cousenage in mens dealings, making the Ephah small, and the Shêkel great, selling the refuse of Wheat, Amos 8.5, 6. They pick out the best Grain for themselves,
5. Cozenage in men's dealings, making the Ephah small, and the Shêkel great, selling the refuse of Wheat, Amos 8.5, 6. They pick out the best Grain for themselves,
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and the refuse is to sell. and the refuse is to fell.
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6. Idolatry, which is Spiritual Adultery, and is there nothing of this? chusing of new Gods.
6. Idolatry, which is Spiritual Adultery, and is there nothing of this? choosing of new God's
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7. Incorrigibleness, or opposition of a spirit of reformation.
7. Incorrigibleness, or opposition of a Spirit of Reformation.
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When God calls to a People to return, by repentance, but they will go on still in their sin:
When God calls to a People to return, by Repentance, but they will go on still in their since:
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God calls to them by his judgments, and by his Rod; but they will not hear, as 'tis Ier. 5.3. Thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved;
God calls to them by his Judgments, and by his Rod; but they will not hear, as it's Jeremiah 5.3. Thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved;
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thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive Correction: they have made their faces harder than a Rock, they have refused to return. thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive Correction: they have made their faces harder than a Rock, they have refused to return.
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When it is thus with a People, God will pluck up and be gone;
When it is thus with a People, God will pluck up and be gone;
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so Ier. 7.13, 14 Because they would not hear, and would not answer the call of God, I will do to this house,
so Jeremiah 7.13, 14 Because they would not hear, and would not answer the call of God, I will do to this house,
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as I did to Shiloh, why? what did the Lord do to Shiloh? ver. 12. Go to Shilch, and see what I did to it,
as I did to Shiloh, why? what did the Lord do to Shiloh? ver. 12. Go to Shilch, and see what I did to it,
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for the wickedness of my People Israel. for the wickedness of my People Israel.
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Go, and view it, and you will see what he did, he left tokens of his wrath upon them, and forsook them.
Go, and view it, and you will see what he did, he left tokens of his wrath upon them, and forsook them.
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2. Another sign of his intent to forsake us, is, in that he is dealing, with us as he is wont to deal with them that he is about to forsake.
2. another Signen of his intent to forsake us, is, in that he is dealing, with us as he is wont to deal with them that he is about to forsake.
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He takes away those that are mostly with him.
He Takes away those that Are mostly with him.
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He will take away his Moses's those that stand in the Gap, and binds his hands with their Prayers,
He will take away his Moses's those that stand in the Gap, and binds his hands with their Prayers,
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when he is designed to pour out wrath upon a People: he will remove be lights, when he is about to darken a land.
when he is designed to pour out wrath upon a People: he will remove be lights, when he is about to darken a land.
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W••e men send away their Plate and Jewels and choice things; it intimates their intention of removal
W••e men send away their Plate and Jewels and choice things; it intimates their intention of removal
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3. Another sign is our Luke warmness, and Indifferency in Religion:
3. another Signen is our Lycia warmness, and Indifferency in Religion:
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a usual forerunner of its removal When a People care not for God, and the things of God, he hath lest them in some measure, already,
a usual forerunner of its removal When a People care not for God, and the things of God, he hath lest them in Some measure, already,
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and if that Spirit abide he will not tarry long with them.
and if that Spirit abide he will not tarry long with them.
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Ʋse 1 Of Direction. 1. Examine and humble your selves, for all your departures from God, your forsakings of him;Ʋse 1 Of Direction. 1. Examine and humble your selves, for all your departures from God, your forsakings of him;
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humble your selves for them, confessing with bitterness your evil therein bemoaning your selves before the Lord upon the account thereof.
humble your selves for them, confessing with bitterness your evil therein bemoaning your selves before the Lord upon the account thereof.
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May the Lord hear his People, from Dan to Beersheba bemoaning themselves, Ephraim like, then the Lord will hear,
May the Lord hear his People, from Dan to Beersheba bemoaning themselves, Ephraim like, then the Lord will hear,
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and have mercy, and not leave us, for his Names sake. 2. Judge your selves worthy to be forsaken, because of your forsaking of him.
and have mercy, and not leave us, for his Names sake. 2. Judge your selves worthy to be forsaken, Because of your forsaking of him.
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If you judge your selves worthy to be forsaken, God will not judge you worthy to be forsaken, 1 Cor. 11.31. 3. Pray the Lord not to forsake you, the Lord is sometimes staid with Prayers:
If you judge your selves worthy to be forsaken, God will not judge you worthy to be forsaken, 1 Cor. 11.31. 3. prey the Lord not to forsake you, the Lord is sometime stayed with Prayers:
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Prayers have prevailed with his Majesty often, and may do again. 4. Forsake your sins, whereby you have forsaken him.
Prayers have prevailed with his Majesty often, and may do again. 4. Forsake your Sins, whereby you have forsaken him.
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Nothing less then this will prevent this mischief, coming upon us.
Nothing less then this will prevent this mischief, coming upon us.
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If there be any, either Son or Daughter that will not leave their fins for God, God will leave such. FINIS.
If there be any, either Son or Daughter that will not leave their fins for God, God will leave such. FINIS.
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