The conquest of the saints: or A short treatise of concord and peace vvherein is shewed the necessity of unity and peace, without which neither church nor common-wealth can stand. Preached by John Jones Master of Arts, late minister at St. Michael Bashenshaw in London: and now published for the common good.
SAint Paul, Verse 15. of this Chapter giveth the Romanes an item to observe and avoid Schismaticks, such as cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine of the Gospell; marke them and avoid them: so the Apostle:
SAint Paul, Verse 15. of this Chapter gives the Romans an item to observe and avoid Schismatics, such as cause divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine of the Gospel; mark them and avoid them: so the Apostle:
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The God of Peace shall, &c. [ Satan ] him, and all his instruments, all deceavers, all Schismaticks, all that are opposite to the truth, all that are opposite unto Peace, He will ere long tread under our feete, that is, the God of Peace.
The God of Peace shall, etc. [ Satan ] him, and all his Instruments, all deceivers, all Schismatics, all that Are opposite to the truth, all that Are opposite unto Peace, He will ere long tread under our feet, that is, the God of Peace.
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The particulars to be observed are these. 1. The Conqueror. 2. The Conquered. 3. The Conquest. 4. The manner of the Conquest. 5. The time of the Conquest.
The particulars to be observed Are these. 1. The Conqueror. 2. The Conquered. 3. The Conquest. 4. The manner of the Conquest. 5. The time of the Conquest.
First, the Conquerour, the God of Peace. Secondly, the Conquered, Satan. Thirdly, the Conquest, shall bruise, NONLATINALPHABET, shall crush or tread him. Fourthly, the manner, NONLATINALPHABET: under your feete.
First, the Conqueror, the God of Peace. Secondly, the Conquered, Satan. Thirdly, the Conquest, shall bruise,, shall crush or tread him. Fourthly, the manner,: under your feet.
but even he that is their Captaine, Satan, and not only he shall bruise him, but bruise him under your feete, that so they might carry away the victory;
but even he that is their Captain, Satan, and not only he shall bruise him, but bruise him under your feet, that so they might carry away the victory;
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it is a name applyed to the Father, Sonne, and Spirit, a worke performed by them. 1. God the Father was in Christ reconciling the world to himselfe, 2 Cor. 5.19. that is, making peace:
it is a name applied to the Father, Son, and Spirit, a work performed by them. 1. God the Father was in christ reconciling the world to himself, 2 Cor. 5.19. that is, making peace:
and planteth peace in the borders of his people. Levit. 26.6. The name of his house is Peace: for his dwelling is at Salem, that is Peace, Psal. 76.2. 2. God the Sonne, is a God of Peace; he is intituled the Prince of Peace, Isa. 9.6. and Peace it selfe, Ephes. 2.14. NONLATINALPHABET, for hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath beaten downe the middle wall of partition betweene us so making peace;
and plants peace in the borders of his people. Levit. 26.6. The name of his house is Peace: for his Dwelling is At Salem, that is Peace, Psalm 76.2. 2. God the Son, is a God of Peace; he is entitled the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9.6. and Peace it self, Ephesians 2.14., for he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath beaten down the middle wall of partition between us so making peace;
3. So also is the third person, the Holy Ghost: for peace is a fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. The Kingdome of God is not in meate and drink, but righteousnesse and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17.
3. So also is the third person, the Holy Ghost: for peace is a fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. The Kingdom of God is not in meat and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17.
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nor evill occurrent, 1 King. 5.4. Psal. 108. ult. Through God we shall doe valiantly: for he it is that shall tread downe our enemies, Psal. 44.5. Through thee we will tread them under that rise up against us.
nor evil occurrent, 1 King. 5.4. Psalm 108. ult. Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies, Psalm 44.5. Through thee we will tread them under that rise up against us.
wee reade there, that when the Woman (that is, the Church ) was with child, the red Dragon having seven heads and ten hornes, laboured to make the Woman miscarry, which when he could not doe, he watches the time of her travaile, that he might devoure the man child (that is, Christ ) so soone as he was borne:
we read there, that when the Woman (that is, the Church) was with child, the read Dragon having seven Heads and ten horns, laboured to make the Woman miscarry, which when he could not do, he watches the time of her travail, that he might devour the man child (that is, christ) so soon as he was born:
but the Child being caught up to God and his throne, hee proceeds to make warre against the remnant of the Womans seed, such as kept the Commandements of God,
but the Child being caught up to God and his throne, he proceeds to make war against the remnant of the Woman's seed, such as kept the commandments of God,
then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us, then the waters (the proud waters) had overwhelmed us, the streame had gone over our soule.
then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us, then the waters (the proud waters) had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul.
Blessed be the Lord who hath not given us a prey to their teeth, Psal. 124.12, &c. It is the Lord the God of Peace, that helpes us against all fiery spirits that trouble the peace of the Church;
Blessed be the Lord who hath not given us a prey to their teeth, Psalm 124.12, etc. It is the Lord the God of Peace, that helps us against all fiery spirits that trouble the peace of the Church;
for wee wrastle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darknesse of this world, against spirituall wickednesse in high places, Ephes. 6.12. The Divell for his strength is compared unto a Lion, and so are his instruments Lions too.
for we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, Ephesians 6.12. The devil for his strength is compared unto a lion, and so Are his Instruments Lions too.
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so for their craft they be Serpents and Foxes. The •••e Midianites have a thousand wyles to beguile the plaine dealing Ishmalites. The children of this world are in their generation wiser then the children of light, Luk. 16. &c. Besides these two, their strength and craft, yee may remember their malice, their sedulity, their cruelty.
so for their craft they be Serpents and Foxes. The •••e midianites have a thousand wiles to beguile the plain dealing Ishmaelites. The children of this world Are in their generation Wiser then the children of Light, Luk. 16. etc. Beside these two, their strength and craft, ye may Remember their malice, their sedulity, their cruelty.
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so do his instruments, they compasse sea and land to make a Proselite of their owne, and to render him ten fold more the child of the Divell, as the Pharisees did of old.
so do his Instruments, they compass sea and land to make a Proselyte of their own, and to render him ten fold more the child of the devil, as the Pharisees did of old.
And the Iesuites at this day are the great Peripateticks; they walke up and downe, and cast about the fire of Combustion in Kingdomes and Common-wealths. Lastly, their cruelty is great;
And the Iesuites At this day Are the great Peripatetics; they walk up and down, and cast about the fire of Combustion in Kingdoms and Commonwealths. Lastly, their cruelty is great;
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Why a red horse? to shew how bloody and cruell the Divell is, so are his instruments, they have in their stratagems against the Church blazoned their owne barbarous cruelty, discovered themselves to be NONLATINALPHABET, blood-suckers, men-eaters, more savage then greedy Canaballs.
Why a read horse? to show how bloody and cruel the devil is, so Are his Instruments, they have in their stratagems against the Church blazoned their own barbarous cruelty, discovered themselves to be, bloodsuckers, Man-eaters, more savage then greedy Canaballs.
Their cruelty against the Saints hath prevented the birth, and the life of some Saints. Esau strugled and wrestled with his brother Iacob in his mothers wombe.
Their cruelty against the Saints hath prevented the birth, and the life of Some Saints. Esau struggled and wrestled with his brother Iacob in his mother's womb.
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and the flesh of thy Saints to the beasts of the field, Psal. 79.2. Wickliffe, and Martin Bucer, and Paulus Phagius, and Peter Martyrs wife after they were buried were digged up by the Papists.
and the Flesh of thy Saints to the beasts of the field, Psalm 79.2. Wickliffe, and Martin Bucer, and Paulus Phagius, and Peter Martyrs wife After they were buried were dug up by the Papists.
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but what are they? Aquin. 22.37. 1. reckons up these. 1. Discord which is in the heart. 2. Contention which is in words. 3. Schisme, strife, unlawfull Warres and Sedition which are works contrary to peace. 1. Discord.
but what Are they? Aquinas 22.37. 1. reckons up these. 1. Discord which is in the heart. 2. Contention which is in words. 3. Schism, strife, unlawful Wars and Sedition which Are works contrary to peace. 1. Discord.
for hee would that all men should with an unanimous consent agree to follow the truth, he is called the Prince of Peace, he commands his Disciples to preach Peace, when they come to an house to say, Peace be to this house.
for he would that all men should with an unanimous consent agree to follow the truth, he is called the Prince of Peace, he commands his Disciples to preach Peace, when they come to an house to say, Peace be to this house.
There is a seeming peace, and a true peace, a seeming peace is that which is amongst wicked men, rather a conspiracy then a peace, a faction not an union:
There is a seeming peace, and a true peace, a seeming peace is that which is among wicked men, rather a Conspiracy then a peace, a faction not an Union:
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Christ came not to send a seeming peace, peace in sinne, an agreement of wicked men in evill, 2 King. 9.22. nor will he have good men to be at peace with them, to have peace to share in their wickednesse, to have fellowship with them in the unfruitfull workes of darknesse:
christ Come not to send a seeming peace, peace in sin, an agreement of wicked men in evil, 2 King. 9.22. nor will he have good men to be At peace with them, to have peace to share in their wickedness, to have fellowship with them in the unfruitful works of darkness:
for when the Gospell disjoynes us from the world, the world out of malice doth bend his forces against us, Aquin 22.37. 1, 2. saith well, The will of man cleaving unto God is a right rule (regula regulata) from which it is a sinne to discord or dissent;
for when the Gospel disjoins us from the world, the world out of malice does bend his forces against us, Aquinas 22.37. 1, 2. Says well, The will of man cleaving unto God is a right Rule (regula Regulata) from which it is a sin to discord or dissent;
And in this sense Christ saith, I came not to send peace, but a sword. And he speaketh thus (saith Saint Chrysostome ) to arme his Disciples against troubles,
And in this sense christ Says, I Come not to send peace, but a sword. And he speaks thus (Says Faint Chrysostom) to arm his Disciples against Troubles,
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seeing there is nothing more sharp then a sword, no warre so grievous as betwixt Sonne and Father, Daughter and Mother, &c. which Christ saith, He came to send, that is, to occasion;
seeing there is nothing more sharp then a sword, no war so grievous as betwixt Son and Father, Daughter and Mother, etc. which christ Says, He Come to send, that is, to occasion;
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But some that are Advocates for discord will perhaps pleade the example of Saint Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15.39. A contention was so sharpe betwixt them, that they departed the one from the other.
But Some that Are Advocates for discord will perhaps plead the Exampl of Saint Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15.39. A contention was so sharp betwixt them, that they departed the one from the other.
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so that the seeming discord which was betweene these two, cannot justifie that discord which is betweene such who intend not the good one of another, but rather the contrary. A common fault amongst us;
so that the seeming discord which was between these two, cannot justify that discord which is between such who intend not the good one of Another, but rather the contrary. A Common fault among us;
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for we daily see person devided against person, family against family, Corporation against Corporation, Ephraim against Manasses, Manasses against Ephraim, and both against Iuda. How unlike are these to those Primitive Christians, that were all of one heart and of one soule.
for we daily see person divided against person, family against family, Corporation against Corporation, Ephraim against Manasses, Manasses against Ephraim, and both against Iuda. How unlike Are these to those Primitive Christians, that were all of one heart and of one soul.
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if that which is little increaseth by concord, then that which is great must needs decrease by discord, Nil dissociabile firmum est, A Kingdome divided against it selfe cannot stand.
if that which is little increases by concord, then that which is great must needs decrease by discord, Nil dissociabile Firmum est, A Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand.
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as Nestor said to two brethren, Achilles and Agamemnon being at discord, Priamus and his sonnes and the rest of the Trojans will rejoyce if they heare of this.
as Nestor said to two brothers, Achilles and Agamemnon being At discord, Priam and his Sons and the rest of the Trojans will rejoice if they hear of this.
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While those two brethren Seleucus Gallicinus, and Antiochus-Hierax were waging warre one against the other, the enemy Eumenes won much in Asia. The houses of Lisimacus and Cassander fell by intestine discord,
While those two brothers Seleucus Gallicinus, and Antiochus-Hierax were waging war one against the other, the enemy Eumenes wone much in Asia. The houses of Lisimacus and Cassander fell by intestine discord,
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Contrariewise it is worthy of extraordinary note, how that upstart family of the Kings of Pergamus raised it selfe to marvellous greatnesse in very short space, from the condition of meere slavery;
Contrariwise it is worthy of extraordinary note, how that upstart family of the Kings of Pergamos raised it self to marvellous greatness in very short Molle, from the condition of mere slavery;
We are all children of one Father, servants of one Family, stones of one building, therefore must not jarre one with another, least we ruine the whole house.
We Are all children of one Father, Servants of one Family, stones of one building, Therefore must not jar one with Another, lest we ruin the Whole house.
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for discord which is fomented by turbulent and violent spirits, is contrary to peace, then not from him who is the God of Peace. Therefore to be avoided.
for discord which is fomented by turbulent and violent spirits, is contrary to peace, then not from him who is the God of Peace. Therefore to be avoided.
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for, Contendere is Contra alium tendere, to goe against another, discord is the contriver of many mischiefes, not that all verball contention is opposite to peace, but that which is irregular in the end, or inordinate in the manner:
for, Contendere is Contra Alium tendere, to go against Another, discord is the contriver of many mischiefs, not that all verbal contention is opposite to peace, but that which is irregular in the end, or inordinate in the manner:
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but true zeale (such as is joyn'd with knowledge) is joyned with charity, and therefore is alwaies circumscribed within the bounds of modesty and peace.
but true zeal (such as is joined with knowledge) is joined with charity, and Therefore is always circumscribed within the bounds of modesty and peace.
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It doth declare it selfe not in virulent and maligning speeches, in slanders, scoldings, reproaches, calumnies, &c. Saint Paul giving a caveat against this verball contention,
It does declare it self not in virulent and maligning Speeches, in slanders, scoldings, Reproaches, calumnies, etc. Saint Paul giving a caveat against this verbal contention,
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or strife in words, tells us that it is unprofitable and tends to the subverting of those that heare it, 2 Tim. 2.14. he sharpely rebukes the Corinthians for it, 1 Cor. 1.11, 12. and Chap. 3.3.
or strife in words, tells us that it is unprofitable and tends to the subverting of those that hear it, 2 Tim. 2.14. he sharply rebukes thee Corinthians for it, 1 Cor. 1.11, 12. and Chap. 3.3.
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But why then did Saint Paul rejoyce in it? he tels us, that some preached Christ in contention, Phil. 1.15. ver. 16. And what followes? ver. 18. I therein doe rejoyce, yea and will rejoyce.
But why then did Saint Paul rejoice in it? he tells us, that Some preached christ in contention, Philip 1.15. ver. 16. And what follows? ver. 18. I therein do rejoice, yea and will rejoice.
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And for this cause, for verball contention did our Saviour rebuke his Disciples, Luk. 22. when they fell out about the primacy of order and honour. I would that now such as are by profession the Disciples of Christ were not worthy of the like rebuke for this kinde of contention, this vaine jangling hath confounded our languages,
And for this cause, for verbal contention did our Saviour rebuke his Disciples, Luk. 22. when they fell out about the primacy of order and honour. I would that now such as Are by profession the Disciples of christ were not worthy of the like rebuke for this kind of contention, this vain jangling hath confounded our languages,
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3. Another thing contrary unto peace is Schisme, Nomen Schismatis a scissura animorum vo. catum est, it is called Schisme from the rending or dividing of mindes;
3. another thing contrary unto peace is Schism, Nome Schisms a Scissure animorum vo. catum est, it is called Schism from the rending or dividing of minds;
for in that there is not onely a mentall but a reall division when a man doth voluntarily separate himselfe from the Unity of the Church, contemnes the authority of the Church, sleights the sentence of the Church, divides himselfe from the Communion of the members of the Church, hee is then a Schismatick, Aquin. ibid. and consequently a disturber of the peace of the Church: Such were Corah, Dathan, and Abiram that opposed the Jurisdiction of Moses and Aaron: but the God of Peace could not endure it, hee openly declared by a remarkable judgement, that hee is no Patron of Schismaticks:
for in that there is not only a mental but a real division when a man does voluntarily separate himself from the Unity of the Church, contemnes the Authority of the Church, sleights the sentence of the Church, divides himself from the Communion of the members of the Church, he is then a Schismatic, Aquinas Ibid. and consequently a disturber of the peace of the Church: Such were Corah, Dathan, and Abiram that opposed the Jurisdiction of Moses and Aaron: but the God of Peace could not endure it, he openly declared by a remarkable judgement, that he is no Patron of Schismatics:
because they rent themselves from the house of Iudah, God rent them from the house of Israel; he removed them from their owne land to the land of Assyria where they were made Captives, 2 King. 7.21, 23. Divinae & mandanae Leges, &c. Aquin. The Lawes of God and the world have appointed that Schismaticks who are divided from the Unity of the Church,
Because they rend themselves from the house of Iudah, God rend them from the house of Israel; he removed them from their own land to the land of Assyria where they were made Captives, 2 King. 7.21, 23. Divinae & mandanae Leges, etc. Aquinas The Laws of God and the world have appointed that Schismatics who Are divided from the Unity of the Church,
Yee haue heard what a great Schisme there was betwixt the Easterne and Westerne Churches, about the observation of Faster-day: it was such; that they excommunicated each other.
Ye have herd what a great Schism there was betwixt the Eastern and Western Churches, about the observation of Faster-day: it was such; that they excommunicated each other.
The like Schisme there was in the Councell of Nice, where the Bishops accused one another to the Emperour so soone as they were assembled, which that famous Constantine bewailed in a famousoration made upon that occasion. Zozomen saith, NONLATINALPHABET.
The like Schism there was in the Council of Nicaenae, where the Bishops accused one Another to the Emperor so soon as they were assembled, which that famous Constantine bewailed in a famousoration made upon that occasion. Zozomen Says,.
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who sees it not, that shee is miserably rent in sunder with the inconsiderate strife of her owne children? Such rents there are now in our Church, that they are able to rend a mans heart with sorrow:
who sees it not, that she is miserably rend in sunder with the inconsiderate strife of her own children? Such rends there Are now in our Church, that they Are able to rend a men heart with sorrow:
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yea, but some contentious brethren by reason of some pretended blemishes of the Church, doe really and locally separate themselves from it, framing to themselves a Donatisticall Conventicle. Time will not give leave to shew how weake the grounds are of their separation:
yea, but Some contentious brothers by reason of Some pretended blemishes of the Church, do really and locally separate themselves from it, framing to themselves a Donatistically Conventicle. Time will not give leave to show how weak the grounds Are of their separation:
as many do who prest with the least injury thinke themselves bound in point of honour to make a private challenge, to enter the field, to hazard their lives, to breake the law and the peace.
as many doe who pressed with the least injury think themselves bound in point of honour to make a private challenge, to enter the field, to hazard their lives, to break the law and the peace.
Peace is the Nurse of Piety, the Mother of Prosperity, the Crowne of Christianity, the bond of our Religion, the Glory of our Profession. It will be both pleasant, profitable,
Peace is the Nurse of Piety, the Mother of Prosperity, the Crown of Christianity, the bound of our Religion, the Glory of our Profession. It will be both pleasant, profitable,
What can be more honourable then the prosecuting of that which will make us like the Lord of Lords and King of Kings? Hee is the God of Peace. Salomon was honourable for his wealth, for his wisdome;
What can be more honourable then the prosecuting of that which will make us like the Lord of lords and King of Kings? He is the God of Peace. Solomon was honourable for his wealth, for his Wisdom;
and to the mysticall of Christ. Therefore Christ thus exhorts his Disciples, Have peace one with another, Mark. 9.50. Set and sow this plant in the furrowes of your hearts, and let not the weeds of discord, contention, schisme, fighting, warre, sedition overgrow it.
and to the mystical of christ. Therefore christ thus exhorts his Disciples, Have peace one with Another, Mark. 9.50. Set and sow this plant in the furrows of your hearts, and let not the weeds of discord, contention, Schism, fighting, war, sedition overgrow it.
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Studie to be quiet, 1 Thess 4.11. Be yee all of one minde, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitifull, be courteous, 1 Pet 3.8. Let us follow after the things that make for peace, Rom. 14.9.
Study to be quiet, 1 Thess 4.11. Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of Another, love as brothers, be pitiful, be courteous, 1 Pet 3.8. Let us follow After the things that make for peace, Rom. 14.9.
As Abigail did, when shee staid the hand of David from the stroake of violence upon churlish Naball, 1 Sam. 25.32. Let us thus seeke peace and pursue it, Psal. 34.14. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men, Rom. 12.18.
As Abigail did, when she stayed the hand of David from the stroke of violence upon churlish Nabal, 1 Sam. 25.32. Let us thus seek peace and pursue it, Psalm 34.14. If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men, Rom. 12.18.
1. Ecclesiasticall peace, or peace in the Church, every one must in his place labour to maintaine that, Ephes. 4.3. especially those that are Ministers, for they that teach others peace, must themselves seeke to preserve it.
1. Ecclesiastical peace, or peace in the Church, every one must in his place labour to maintain that, Ephesians 4.3. especially those that Are Ministers, for they that teach Others peace, must themselves seek to preserve it.
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keeping the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, Eph. 4. This if we do, we shall be the children of our heavenly Father, who is the God of peace.
keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, Ephesians 4. This if we do, we shall be the children of our heavenly Father, who is the God of peace.
they have heard and daily heare the clattering of Armour, the ratling of Trumpets, the thundring of Cannons, the cryes of the wounded, the groanes of the dying;
they have herd and daily hear the clattering of Armour, the rattling of Trumpets, the thundering of Cannons, the cries of the wounded, the groans of the dying;
they have seene the demolishing of Temples, the destowring of Virgins, the rapes of Matrons, the murthering of Infants, the vastation of fields, and spoyling of houses.
they have seen the demolishing of Temples, the destowring of Virgins, the rapes of Matrons, the murdering of Infants, the vastation of fields, and spoiling of houses.
and shall wee not therefore doe it for our selves? In sober tearmes I pray you how stands the case with us at home? Is not the bond of peace ready to be broken amongst us? Nay, is it not already broken? Where are our eyes that we cannot see the Church lie a bleeding, the Common-wealth a bleeding, both wounded with the sword of unhappy divisions? Dangerously wounded, that they lie (as it were) gasping and ready to give up the Ghost? Desperately wounded, that none but he that is the Almighty (the God of Peace) is able to worke the cure? And now (if ever) wee stand in need of a Moses to goe unto our heavenly Surgeon, to implore his help,
and shall we not Therefore do it for our selves? In Sobrium terms I pray you how Stands the case with us At home? Is not the bound of peace ready to be broken among us? Nay, is it not already broken? Where Are our eyes that we cannot see the Church lie a bleeding, the Commonwealth a bleeding, both wounded with the sword of unhappy divisions? Dangerously wounded, that they lie (as it were) gasping and ready to give up the Ghost? Desperately wounded, that none but he that is the Almighty (the God of Peace) is able to work the cure? And now (if ever) we stand in need of a Moses to go unto our heavenly Surgeon, to implore his help,
A peaceable man one that did peaceably suffer wrong himselfe, and made peace amongst Yee know how he endeavoured to make up the quarrell betweene the two Hebrewes, Exod. 2.13. A zealons man that earnestly praied for the peace of the Church, for the ruinating of her enemies.
A peaceable man one that did peaceably suffer wrong himself, and made peace among Ye know how he endeavoured to make up the quarrel between the two Hebrews, Exod 2.13. A zealous man that earnestly prayed for the peace of the Church, for the ruinating of her enemies.
he stood in the gap, and by his humble supplications made peace betweene God and the people, staied the Cannons of Gods wrathfull indignation from playing upon the Israelites, Psal. 106.23.
he stood in the gap, and by his humble supplications made peace between God and the people, stayed the Cannons of God's wrathful Indignation from playing upon the Israelites, Psalm 106.23.
If now we make not use of prayer, wee can looke for nothing but the continuance of those evills which we already see, (Discord, Contention, Schisme) and for the succeeding of worse.
If now we make not use of prayer, we can look for nothing but the Continuance of those evils which we already see, (Discord, Contention, Schism) and for the succeeding of Worse.
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as also for the planting of internall peace in the confines of his owne conscience. There is no discord so dreadfull, as that betweene God and the soule;
as also for the planting of internal peace in the confines of his own conscience. There is no discord so dreadful, as that between God and the soul;
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By nature we are all at odds with him, as Adam was, who by tasting of the forbidden fruit, lost both his God and his peace, both for himselfe and his posterity.
By nature we Are all At odds with him, as Adam was, who by tasting of the forbidden fruit, lost both his God and his peace, both for himself and his posterity.
Now if wee would have the breach of this peace repaired, we must goe unto him who hath made peace for us, Ephaes. 2.16. and upon whom was laid the chastisement of our peace, that is, Christ Jesus, We have peace with God through our Lord Iesus Christ, Rom. 5.1.
Now if we would have the breach of this peace repaired, we must go unto him who hath made peace for us, Ephaes. 2.16. and upon whom was laid the chastisement of our peace, that is, christ jesus, We have peace with God through our Lord Iesus christ, Rom. 5.1.
seeke unto him who is the God of Peace, sue unto him who is the Prince of Peace, pray unto him who is the Spirit of Peace. This is the way to obtaine it.
seek unto him who is the God of Peace, sue unto him who is the Prince of Peace, pray unto him who is the Spirit of Peace. This is the Way to obtain it.
Thirdly, in the meane while let us consider the object of this Conquest, or the person conquered, Satan. The God of Peace, &c. bruise Satan. Satan is an Hebrew word comming from a roote that signifies to hate, to be contrary, whence such as are adversaries (contrary unto others) have this name imposed upon them, 1 King. 5.4. there is neither adversary nor evill occurrent.
Thirdly, in the mean while let us Consider the Object of this Conquest, or the person conquered, Satan. The God of Peace, etc. bruise Satan. Satan is an Hebrew word coming from a root that signifies to hate, to be contrary, whence such as Are Adversaries (contrary unto Others) have this name imposed upon them, 1 King. 5.4. there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
The originall word for adversary is NONLATINALPHABET, Satan. This is a name given both to man and divell. To man, 1 King. 5.4. when Peter sought to hinder Christ in the course of his calling he brands him with this name, Get thee behind mee Satan. To the Divell. Ioh. 1.6. Satan came against the sonnes of God. So Zach. 3.1.
The original word for adversary is, Satan. This is a name given both to man and Devil. To man, 1 King. 5.4. when Peter sought to hinder christ in the course of his calling he brands him with this name, Get thee behind me Satan. To the devil. John 1.6. Satan Come against the Sons of God. So Zach 3.1.
because he carries himselfe like an adversary, is given to make resistance and disturbe peace. The like name he hath in the Greek, 1 Pet. 5.8. he is called NONLATINALPHABET, an adversary, Your adversary the Divell walketh, &c. a name expressing his nature:
Because he carries himself like an adversary, is given to make resistance and disturb peace. The like name he hath in the Greek, 1 Pet. 5.8. he is called, an adversary, Your adversary the devil walks, etc. a name expressing his nature:
Now this great adversary shall be bruised by him that is the Lion of the Tribe of Iuda. This old Serpent full of venemous malice, by Christ the new Serpent prefigured in the brazen Serpent.
Now this great adversary shall be Bruised by him that is the lion of the Tribe of Iuda. This old Serpent full of venomous malice, by christ the new Serpent prefigured in the brazen Serpent.
He first dissolved the happy peace betweene God and man at the fall of Adam, next the brotherly peace betweene man and man at the slaughter of Abel; then the peace betweene man and the creatures. Fourthly, betweene the creatures themselves.
He First dissolved the happy peace between God and man At the fallen of Adam, next the brotherly peace between man and man At the slaughter of Abel; then the peace between man and the creatures. Fourthly, between the creatures themselves.
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if Satan be bruised, his followers must needs be conquered; and that victoriously, triumphantly beaten and trodden under foot, which is the fourth particular.
if Satan be Bruised, his followers must needs be conquered; and that victoriously, triumphantly beaten and trodden under foot, which is the fourth particular.
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as if we our selves did subdue him, and keep him under us, Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feete, So the Psalmist, and the Apostle of Christ.
as if we our selves did subdue him, and keep him under us, Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet, So the Psalmist, and the Apostle of christ.
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Ye know what power he gave to his Disciples, to tread on Serpents, and Scorpions, and overall the power of the enemy, Luke 10.19. The like power is given unto us, though not in the literall, yet in the mysticall sence;
You know what power he gave to his Disciples, to tread on Serpents, and Scorpions, and overall the power of the enemy, Lycia 10.19. The like power is given unto us, though not in the literal, yet in the mystical sense;
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It is Origens observation upon the Text, God is said, Suscitare Satanam negligentibus, conterere studiosis, to raise up Satan or an adversary to those which are negligent,
It is Origens observation upon the Text, God is said, Suscitare Satanam negligentibus, conterere studiosis, to raise up Satan or an adversary to those which Are negligent,
as he is said to have stirred up Satan, an adversary to King Salomon, 1 King. 11.14. but to bruise Satan unto the diligent, to trample him under their feet.
as he is said to have stirred up Satan, an adversary to King Solomon, 1 King. 11.14. but to bruise Satan unto the diligent, to trample him under their feet.
and we now subject to no temptations; woefull experience teacheth the contrary, that we are oftentimes foyled by this grand adversary. Then How long, O Lord!
and we now Subject to no temptations; woeful experience Teaches the contrary, that we Are oftentimes foiled by this grand adversary. Then How long, Oh Lord!
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Fiftly, the time of the Conquest, implyed in the word shortly, not presently, but speedily, ere it be long, NONLATINALPHABET, shortly. Some referre this to the last comming of Christ, which,
Fifty, the time of the Conquest, employed in the word shortly, not presently, but speedily, ere it be long,, shortly. some refer this to the last coming of christ, which,
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because it is at hand, therfore Saint Paul saith shortly. Mat. 24.22. Christ saith, That the daies of tribulation towards the end of the world, for his Elects sake shall be shortned.
Because it is At hand, Therefore Saint Paul Says shortly. Mathew 24.22. christ Says, That the days of tribulation towards the end of the world, for his Elects sake shall be shortened.
Saint Ambrose referres this to Saint Pauls comming to Rome, what time the Romanes should be so strengthened in their faith, that they should be able to overcome all the enemies of their salvation.
Saint Ambrose refers this to Saint Paul's coming to Room, what time the Romans should be so strengthened in their faith, that they should be able to overcome all the enemies of their salvation.
The Church may be opposed, oppressed, her peace disturbed, her discipline violated, her doctrine vilified, her teachers scandalized, her members persecuted:
The Church may be opposed, oppressed, her peace disturbed, her discipline violated, her Doctrine vilified, her Teachers scandalized, her members persecuted:
Then belike God sides with his Church, and takes her part against Satan and his Confederates? What a comfort is this to the members of the Church? God is on their side:
Then belike God sides with his Church, and Takes her part against Satan and his Confederates? What a Comfort is this to the members of the Church? God is on their side:
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and if God be with them who shall be against them? his power is above all power, his wisdome above all pollicy, his mercy above all malice and cruelty:
and if God be with them who shall be against them? his power is above all power, his Wisdom above all policy, his mercy above all malice and cruelty:
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then Noah had when the floud came, or Lot at the destruction of Sodome, or little David at the setting forth of great Goliah: for the God of Peace hath promised to make us Victors.
then Noah had when the flood Come, or Lot At the destruction of Sodom, or little David At the setting forth of great Goliath: for the God of Peace hath promised to make us Victor's.
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but he hath promised to doe it speedily, shortly, saith my Text. Then what if the Synagogue of Satan for the present hath the upper hand of the Church of Christ,
but he hath promised to do it speedily, shortly, Says my Text. Then what if the Synagogue of Satan for the present hath the upper hand of the Church of christ,
be not soone shaken in minde, faith the Apostle, 2 Thess 2.2. and bids them then to waite for the discovery of Antichrist, who shall be revealed in his time.
be not soon shaken in mind, faith the Apostle, 2 Thess 2.2. and bids them then to wait for the discovery of Antichrist, who shall be revealed in his time.
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Wee heare to our griefe, how our neighbour Churches lie bleeding under the sword of a mercilesse enemy, that Satans adherents or associates, his Agents or Factors doe tyranize over the poore Saints.
we hear to our grief, how our neighbour Churches lie bleeding under the sword of a merciless enemy, that Satan adherents or associates, his Agents or Factors do tyrannise over the poor Saints.
Nation shall rise against Nation, Kingdome against Kingdome, there shall be Famine, Pestilence, Earthquakes, that the Church should be persecuted, the Sunne darkened, &c. How doth he expound these signes? He prognost•cateth them to be tokens of great joy.
nation shall rise against nation, Kingdom against Kingdom, there shall be Famine, Pestilence, Earthquakes, that the Church should be persecuted, the Sun darkened, etc. How does he expound these Signs? He prognost•cateth them to be tokens of great joy.
and the blossoming of trees? man would rather thinke that these should be likened to a rough and sharp winter, which with intolerable cold nippeth the tender buds,
and the blossoming of trees? man would rather think that these should be likened to a rough and sharp winter, which with intolerable cold nippeth the tender buds,
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and bids us when wee see such things, to take notice that the pleasant Summer is now at hand, that the earth will shortly bring forth goodly Lillies and sweet Roses, that wee shall have tranquillity and peace.
and bids us when we see such things, to take notice that the pleasant Summer is now At hand, that the earth will shortly bring forth goodly Lilies and sweet Roses, that we shall have tranquillity and peace.
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Let us print these things in our mindes, and now whilst we behold that which our Saviour foretold, let us make a right use of it, not hanging downe our heads through feare,
Let us print these things in our minds, and now while we behold that which our Saviour foretold, let us make a right use of it, not hanging down our Heads through Fear,
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The hearbes which in the winter time lie hid in the earth, and the trees the juice thereof being kept in with cold, cannot spring and bring forth buds, blossomes and leaves;
The herbs which in the winter time lie hid in the earth, and the trees the juice thereof being kept in with cold, cannot spring and bring forth buds, blossoms and leaves;
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hope for it, because it shall be speedily or shortly accomplished. Behold! our Saviour the Prince of Peace is comming, and comming quickly, Revel. 3.11.
hope for it, Because it shall be speedily or shortly accomplished. Behold! our Saviour the Prince of Peace is coming, and coming quickly, Revel. 3.11.
If we could see perfectly (saith Luther ) how we are compassed every where with an infinite number of Divells, which every minute of an hower aime at us,
If we could see perfectly (Says Luther) how we Are compassed every where with an infinite number of Devils, which every minute of an hour aim At us,
I had rather (saith Luther ) ten worlds should perish ten times, then one true Christian should continue in sorrow for their sakes, which so outragiously contemne Christ, and despise Christian Religion.
I had rather (Says Luther) ten world's should perish ten times, then one true Christian should continue in sorrow for their sakes, which so outrageously contemn christ, and despise Christian Religion.
If hee took so much pittie upon one Christian in misery, how much pittie ought wee to take upon many thousand Christians in ten thousand miseries? The pittie which wee ought to have on others should moove us to pray for this;
If he took so much pity upon one Christian in misery, how much pity ought we to take upon many thousand Christians in ten thousand misery's? The pity which we ought to have on Others should move us to pray for this;
but if there be in our breasts no sparke of pittie towards others, yet let us pittie our selves, who (saith Saint Cyprian ) can have any delight to live in so troublesome an estate, being (as it were) beset with swords and daggers ready drawne against us,
but if there be in our breasts no spark of pity towards Others, yet let us pity our selves, who (Says Faint Cyprian) can have any delight to live in so troublesome an estate, being (as it were) beset with swords and daggers ready drawn against us,
thou needest not feare, for thou must take courage for thy assurance of victory, thou fightest against those whom thou art sure to overcome, and to tread under foot.
thou Needest not Fear, for thou must take courage for thy assurance of victory, thou fightest against those whom thou art sure to overcome, and to tread under foot.
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for their power, Lions, for their fiercenesse, Dragons, for their subtilty, Serpents: but he that hath made the promise in my Text, is stronger then all these.
for their power, Lions, for their fierceness, Dragons, for their subtlety, Serpents: but he that hath made the promise in my Text, is Stronger then all these.
so Ioseph, so Saint Paul being sent prisoner to Rome, the Lord assisted him in such sort, that hee delivered him out of the mouth of the Lion Nero, 2 Tim. 4.17. O! but hee suffered him at another time to be beheaded by the same Tyrant:
so Ioseph, so Saint Paul being sent prisoner to Room, the Lord assisted him in such sort, that he Delivered him out of the Mouth of the lion Nero, 2 Tim. 4.17. OH! but he suffered him At Another time to be beheaded by the same Tyrant:
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Angels, Principalities, powers, things present, things to come, heighth, depth, life, death and the rest, to separate him (if they could) from the love of God which is in Christ Iesus, Rom. 8. And upon this perswasion, hee did warre manfully against Satan and all his accomplices:
Angels, Principalities, Powers, things present, things to come, height, depth, life, death and the rest, to separate him (if they could) from the love of God which is in christ Iesus, Rom. 8. And upon this persuasion, he did war manfully against Satan and all his accomplices:
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they are no more able to overcome thee, then they are to overcome thy Captaine, thy guide, thy shield, thy strong Tower, thy deliverer, thy protector, the God of Peace, keep thou close to him and thou needest not feare them.
they Are no more able to overcome thee, then they Are to overcome thy Captain, thy guide, thy shield, thy strong Tower, thy deliverer, thy protector, the God of Peace, keep thou close to him and thou Needest not Fear them.
Wee know that now the enemies of our peace doe make themselves strong against us, they plot and practise and hope to accomplish their intendments. But see their folly!
we know that now the enemies of our peace do make themselves strong against us, they plot and practise and hope to accomplish their intendments. But see their folly!
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and what dancing, leaping, and triumph did they prepare against his comming? brags above measure, rejoycing, singing, laughing, leaping and clapping of hands was heard amongst them which hoped to bath themselves in our blood? with open mouth they cried out, Our Saviour commeth, Our Saviour commeth, (meaning the Emperour) They laid their heads together, whispered one with another, tooke councell,
and what dancing, leaping, and triumph did they prepare against his coming? brags above measure, rejoicing, singing, laughing, leaping and clapping of hands was herd among them which hoped to both themselves in our blood? with open Mouth they cried out, Our Saviour comes, Our Saviour comes, (meaning the Emperor) They laid their Heads together, whispered one with Another, took council,
they themselves were wounded with their owne arrowes, and intrapped in their owne devices. God revealed their malitious stratagem, and buried them in their owne pit.
they themselves were wounded with their own arrows, and entrapped in their own devices. God revealed their malicious stratagem, and buried them in their own pit.
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but ere long the case will be altered, they shall bruise thee, together with thy grand Captaine Satan under their feet. The God of Peace, &c. I conclude all with that notable Oration of Abijah King of Iudah (having in his Armie foure hundred thousand) made to Ieroboam King of Israel and his Army of eight hundred thousand, 2 Chron. 13.8.
but ere long the case will be altered, they shall bruise thee, together with thy grand Captain Satan under their feet. The God of Peace, etc. I conclude all with that notable Oration of Abijah King of Iudah (having in his Army foure hundred thousand) made to Jeroboam King of Israel and his Army of eight hundred thousand, 2 Chronicles 13.8.
