An holy connexion, or, A true agreement between Jehovahs being a wall of fire to his people and the glory in the midst thereof or a word in season to stir up to a solemn acknowledgement of the gracious protection of God over his people, and especially to a holy care that the presence of God may yet be continued with us : as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Hartford on Connecticut in N.E. May 14, 1674, being the day of election there / by James Fitch ...
(3.) Let us consider the Copulation, yea, the Connexion of these two, when the Lord was the Glory in the midst of Ierusalem, then he would be a Wall of fire round about them, and his being a Wall of fire round about them, was in order to his being the Glory in the midst of them, for so it is expounded in Isai. 4. 5. Ʋpon all the Glory shall be the defence: Hence the Doctrine is this;
(3.) Let us Consider the Copulation, yea, the Connexion of these two, when the Lord was the Glory in the midst of Ierusalem, then he would be a Wall of fire round about them, and his being a Wall of fire round about them, was in order to his being the Glory in the midst of them, for so it is expounded in Isaiah 4. 5. Ʋpon all the Glory shall be the defence: Hence the Doctrine is this;
The Lords protecting presence as a Wall of fire round about his People, and his Glorious Presence in the midst of them are concomitants, the one doth inseparably accompany the other.
The lords protecting presence as a Wall of fire round about his People, and his Glorious Presence in the midst of them Are concomitants, the one does inseparably accompany the other.
First, Gods protecting presence, as a Wall of fire, is when the Lord doth in an evident manner, and terrible manner protect them. 1. In an evident manner;
First, God's protecting presence, as a Wall of fire, is when the Lord does in an evident manner, and terrible manner Pact them. 1. In an evident manner;
making his Protection as manifest to his People as if they see a Wall of fire round about them, Isai. 26. 1. In that day shall the Song be sung in the Land of Judah, we have a strong City, the Lord will appoint his Salvation for Walls and Bulwarks:
making his Protection as manifest to his People as if they see a Wall of fire round about them, Isaiah 26. 1. In that day shall the Song be sung in the Land of Judah, we have a strong city, the Lord will appoint his Salvation for Walls and Bulwarks:
and that is either by taking away the desire of the Enemy, that the Enemy shall not desire to do his People any harm as the Lord Promised to his People of old,
and that is either by taking away the desire of the Enemy, that the Enemy shall not desire to do his People any harm as the Lord Promised to his People of old,
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when they went up to appear before the Lord thrice in the year, at that time no man shall desire their Land, Exod 34. 24 they should at that time be so safe from invasion;
when they went up to appear before the Lord thrice in the year, At that time no man shall desire their Land, Exod 34. 24 they should At that time be so safe from invasion;
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as the People, of whom the Text doth speak, did finde it upon experience, Ezra 1. 1. or if the Lord shall permit the Serpent to cast out of his mouth Waters like a flood after the Woman fled into the wilderness:
as the People, of whom the Text does speak, did find it upon experience, Ezra 1. 1. or if the Lord shall permit the Serpent to cast out of his Mouth Waters like a flood After the Woman fled into the Wilderness:
yet the Lord who ruleth in Heaven above, and on the Earth, will sometimes make use of the Earth to help the Woman, and the Earth shall open her mouth and swallow up the floods the Dragon had cast out of his mouth, Rev. 12 15, 16. and thus he doth defend his People only by his own hand.
yet the Lord who Ruleth in Heaven above, and on the Earth, will sometime make use of the Earth to help the Woman, and the Earth shall open her Mouth and swallow up the floods the Dragon had cast out of his Mouth, Rev. 12 15, 16. and thus he does defend his People only by his own hand.
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as it was with the King of Iudah, and his People when they heard of the confederacie of Syria and Ephraim against them, the heart of the King of Iudah and his People were moved as the Trees in the Wood are moved with the wind, Isai. 7. 2. and yet the Lord made it manifest, that they were but as the two tails of smoaking fire brands, soon extinguished, ver. 4. or when his People are in a divided state, that they cannot so unite in the use of means for their own safety as otherwise they might,
as it was with the King of Iudah, and his People when they herd of the confederacy of Syria and Ephraim against them, the heart of the King of Iudah and his People were moved as the Trees in the Wood Are moved with the wind, Isaiah 7. 2. and yet the Lord made it manifest, that they were but as the two tails of smoking fire brands, soon extinguished, ver. 4. or when his People Are in a divided state, that they cannot so unite in the use of means for their own safety as otherwise they might,
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and in our Text we read of a Wall of fire, it scopeth at the same, to shew us how effectually but in a terrible manner the Lord doth defend his People;
and in our Text we read of a Wall of fire, it scopeth At the same, to show us how effectually but in a terrible manner the Lord does defend his People;
and dismaying apparitions as shall fill their Ears, Heads and Hearts with such confounding noises and reports, which shall make them like the Syrians of old, whom the Lord caused to hear the noise of the Chariots and Horse-men,
and dismaying apparitions as shall fill their Ears, Heads and Hearts with such confounding noises and reports, which shall make them like the Syrians of old, whom the Lord caused to hear the noise of the Chariots and Horsemen,
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as the noise of a great Host, and they rose up and fled away, 2 King. 7. 6. we read of Zions Enemies in Psal. 48. 5, 6, 7, 8. they saw, they were troubled,
as the noise of a great Host, and they rose up and fled away, 2 King. 7. 6. we read of Zions Enemies in Psalm 48. 5, 6, 7, 8. they saw, they were troubled,
and they hasted away, Fear took hold of them as of a woman in travel, there thou breakest the Ships of Tarshish, as we have heard so we have seen in the City of our God, he will Establish her, Selah: This is to defend his People in such a manner as is terrible to their Enemies.
and they hasted away, fear took hold of them as of a woman in travel, there thou breakest the Ships of Tarshish, as we have herd so we have seen in the city of our God, he will Establish her, Selac: This is to defend his People in such a manner as is terrible to their Enemies.
the Lord will sometimes make use of a terrible means to be the carrier of the answer of the Prayers of his People, Psal. 65. 5. thou dost answer us by terrible things in thy righteousness O God of our Salvation, and the Lord chooseth to relieve by terrible things, Isai. 4. 3. thou didst terrible things which we looked not for when thou camest down,
the Lord will sometime make use of a terrible means to be the carrier of the answer of the Prayers of his People, Psalm 65. 5. thou dost answer us by terrible things in thy righteousness Oh God of our Salvation, and the Lord chooses to relieve by terrible things, Isaiah 4. 3. thou didst terrible things which we looked not for when thou camest down,
it is of our selves to destroy our selves, but it is the Lord alone can save us by destroying means, to make use of a Bear to preserve a Lamb is a strange and marvellous thing,
it is of our selves to destroy our selves, but it is the Lord alone can save us by destroying means, to make use of a Bear to preserve a Lamb is a strange and marvellous thing,
but Persia was likened to a Bear, in Dan. 7 5. and Cyrus the King of Persia must become to be Protectour of the Lambs company, Ezra 1. 1, 2. this is to defend his People by a Wall of Fire in a terrible manner.
but Persiam was likened to a Bear, in Dan. 7 5. and Cyrus the King of Persiam must become to be Protector of the Lambs company, Ezra 1. 1, 2. this is to defend his People by a Wall of Fire in a terrible manner.
First, Sometimes the Protection is total and full without any loss at all to Gods People, that whatever the Blasphemous threatnings of a Rabshekah hath been in the day of Reproach and time of Zions trouble,
First, Sometime the Protection is total and full without any loss At all to God's People, that whatever the Blasphemous threatenings of a Rabshekah hath been in the day of Reproach and time of Zions trouble,
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when Joshua had lost about thirty six men, and had sought out and removed the accursed thing, it then must cost the Enemy no less then twelve thousand lives, Josh. 7. 8-25.
when joshua had lost about thirty six men, and had sought out and removed the accursed thing, it then must cost the Enemy no less then twelve thousand lives, Josh. 7. 8-25.
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the Lord will make it manifest that precious in his sight is the death of his Saints, Psal. 116. 15. if a Godly man did foresee at what price the Lord of Hosts doth value his life,
the Lord will make it manifest that precious in his sighed is the death of his Saints, Psalm 116. 15. if a Godly man did foresee At what price the Lord of Hosts does valve his life,
& for his People, it would make him surely content Sampson like, to lay down his life even among the Philistims: thus you have heard how the Lords protecting presence is as a Wall of fire round about the Lords People, the conclusion of this, who is like to thee O Israel? a People saved of the Lord, the shield of thine help, the sword of thine excellency, thine Enemies shall be found Lyars to thee,
& for his People, it would make him surely content Sampson like, to lay down his life even among the philistines: thus you have herd how the lords protecting presence is as a Wall of fire round about the lords People, the conclusion of this, who is like to thee Oh Israel? a People saved of the Lord, the shield of thine help, the sword of thine excellency, thine Enemies shall be found Liars to thee,
and of this protecting presence, as a wall of fire the Lords People both in Old England and in New England have enjoyed their time of experience, in dayes of old and lately and in particular this Colony hath found it to be true:
and of this protecting presence, as a wall of fire the lords People both in Old England and in New England have enjoyed their time of experience, in days of old and lately and in particular this Colony hath found it to be true:
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and are ready to say, as we have heard so we have seen in the City of our God, the Lord is known in Zions Pallaces to be a refuge, Psal. 48 2. he was thus known in dayes of old to the confusion of your Enemies,
and Are ready to say, as we have herd so we have seen in the city of our God, the Lord is known in Zions Palaces to be a refuge, Psalm 48 2. he was thus known in days of old to the confusion of your Enemies,
But at present let us tarry no longer upon the proof of that which is so plain in the Word and Works of the Lord, in the several Generations of the Saints;
But At present let us tarry no longer upon the proof of that which is so plain in the Word and Works of the Lord, in the several Generations of the Saints;
but let us proceed to enquire when will the Lord be a Wall of Fire round about a People? the answer to this is from the second part of the Doctrine, VVhen the Lord is the Glory in the midst of his People,
but let us proceed to inquire when will the Lord be a Wall of Fire round about a People? the answer to this is from the second part of the Doctrine, When the Lord is the Glory in the midst of his People,
1. A Splendor and Shine of his Divine Excellency, it is the Glory of the Sun, Moon and Stars, 1 Cor. 15. 41 their Splendor in the Light and Beams suitable to their Coelestial nature and excellency;
1. A Splendour and Shine of his Divine Excellency, it is the Glory of the Sun, Moon and Stars, 1 Cor. 15. 41 their Splendour in the Light and Beams suitable to their Celestial nature and excellency;
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The Glory of God in the midst of a People, is the Splendor and Shine of his Divine Excellency in the light, Rayes and Beams thereof suitable, his excellent Being and well-becoming his Divine Perfection;
The Glory of God in the midst of a People, is the Splendour and Shine of his Divine Excellency in the Light, Rays and Beams thereof suitable, his excellent Being and well-becoming his Divine Perfection;
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and upon this Splendor is the promised defence Psal. 80. 1. O thou that dwellest between the Cherubims, shine bright, and it followeth in the second verse then stir up thy strength and come and save us.
and upon this Splendour is the promised defence Psalm 80. 1. Oh thou that dwellest between the Cherubims, shine bright, and it follows in the second verse then stir up thy strength and come and save us.
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for as God is the God of Nature and ruleth the Creatures, so there is a Shine of his Divine Excellency, in Framing and Ruling of the Creatures, Psal. 19. 1. The Heavens do declare thy Glory,
for as God is the God of Nature and Ruleth the Creatures, so there is a Shine of his Divine Excellency, in Framing and Ruling of the Creatures, Psalm 19. 1. The Heavens do declare thy Glory,
but the Glory of which our Text doth speak seemeth rather to be the Shine of his Divine Excellency more especially as he is the God of mercy and Holiness, of Grace and of Purity.
but the Glory of which our Text does speak seems rather to be the Shine of his Divine Excellency more especially as he is the God of mercy and Holiness, of Grace and of Purity.
as in the forementioned place, Psa. 80. 1 O thou that feedest Israel give ear, and leadest Joseph like a Flock, and dwellest between the Cherubims shine bright:
as in the forementioned place, Psa. 80. 1 Oh thou that Feedest Israel give ear, and Leadest Joseph like a Flock, and dwellest between the Cherubims shine bright:
who dwellest between the Cherubims, who were nigh to the Mercy Seat, Exod. 25. 21, 22. And the Mercy Seat was a Type of the Throne of Grace, where Christ our merciful High Priest is enthroned,
who dwellest between the Cherubims, who were High to the Mercy Seat, Exod 25. 21, 22. And the Mercy Seat was a Type of the Throne of Grace, where christ our merciful High Priest is Enthroned,
and from whence for his Mercy sake he hath promised to meet with, and graciously to commune with his People in the times and cases of difflculty whatsoever:
and from whence for his Mercy sake he hath promised to meet with, and graciously to commune with his People in the times and cases of difflculty whatsoever:
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the shine of his Mercy in a very pure and holy manner called the Beauties of Holiness, Psal. 110. 3. and the Cherubims which are called Seraphims in Isai. 6. 3. were crying in the Temple, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts:
the shine of his Mercy in a very pure and holy manner called the Beauty's of Holiness, Psalm 110. 3. and the Cherubims which Are called Seraphims in Isaiah 6. 3. were crying in the Temple, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts:
and do wonderful things for their safety, Exod. 15. 11. Jer. 2. 2, 3. I remember the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine Espousals when thou wentest after me into the VVilderness, Israel was Holiness unto the Lord,
and do wondered things for their safety, Exod 15. 11. Jer. 2. 2, 3. I Remember the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine Espousals when thou wentest After me into the VVilderness, Israel was Holiness unto the Lord,
and they who destroyed him sbould then surely offend, and evil shall come upon them saitb the Lord, So that upon this Shine of Mercy and Holiness amongst a People is the defence promised.
and they who destroyed him sbould then surely offend, and evil shall come upon them saitb the Lord, So that upon this Shine of Mercy and Holiness among a People is the defence promised.
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there is a Glory appearing in the Glass of divine Providences, and is called a Glory, Exod. 16. 7, 10. but the Glory in the midst of a People seemeth to be rather a Glory appearing in the Glass of the Word and Ordinances;
there is a Glory appearing in the Glass of divine Providences, and is called a Glory, Exod 16. 7, 10. but the Glory in the midst of a People seems to be rather a Glory appearing in the Glass of the Word and Ordinances;
that which was typified by the Glory which came first into the Tabernacle of old when finished, Exod. 40. 34. the Glory which likewise came into the first Temple, 1 King. 8. 10. the Glory which came into the second Temple of which our Text speaketh,
that which was typified by the Glory which Come First into the Tabernacle of old when finished, Exod 40. 34. the Glory which likewise Come into the First Temple, 1 King. 8. 10. the Glory which Come into the second Temple of which our Text speaks,
for now as in a Glass (namely) in the Glass of Word and Ordinances we behold the Glory of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. ult and a Type of the Glory of the new Jerusalem spoken of in Rev 21 and upon this Glory thus shining in the Glass of the Word and Ordinances is the promised defence, Isai. 4. 5. Fourthly, Whereby the Lord transformeth a People into his likeness, and disposeth them particularly to his Praise and Glory;
for now as in a Glass (namely) in the Glass of Word and Ordinances we behold the Glory of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3. ult and a Type of the Glory of the new Jerusalem spoken of in Rev 21 and upon this Glory thus shining in the Glass of the Word and Ordinances is the promised defence, Isaiah 4. 5. Fourthly, Whereby the Lord Transformeth a People into his likeness, and Disposeth them particularly to his Praise and Glory;
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but they by beholding of this Glory are transformed from Glory to Glory by the Spirit of the Lord 2 Cor. 3. vlt. and thus its a Glory amongst them by way of transformation,
but they by beholding of this Glory Are transformed from Glory to Glory by the Spirit of the Lord 2 Cor. 3. Ult. and thus its a Glory among them by Way of transformation,
and Example, as the Rule is the Idea or Example of Eupraxie or Well-acting, but its a Glory in the midst of them by way of imitation and practise, effectually and practically a Glory in the midst of them.
and Exampl, as the Rule is the Idea or Exampl of Eupraxie or Well-acting, but its a Glory in the midst of them by Way of imitation and practice, effectually and practically a Glory in the midst of them.
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And here let us take a brief view how this Glory did appear in the midst of this People of whom the Text doth speak, by way of transformation and imitation, practically and effectually respecting their Church and Civil State, in Rulers and in People.
And Here let us take a brief view how this Glory did appear in the midst of this People of whom the Text does speak, by Way of transformation and imitation, practically and effectually respecting their Church and Civil State, in Rulers and in People.
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1. In General, Let us Consider then the hearts both of Rulers and People were set to seek the Lord their God with their faces Zionward weeping, they did go to joyn in a Covenant not to be forgotten,
1. In General, Let us Consider then the hearts both of Rulers and People were Set to seek the Lord their God with their faces Zionward weeping, they did go to join in a Covenant not to be forgotten,
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2. More particularly, then the People did lay to heart the evil of sin, and wept sore because of the Abominations committed, Ezra 10. 1 and they trembled at the Commandment of the Lord, ver. 3. and then was that harmonious speech heard among them,
2. More particularly, then the People did lay to heart the evil of since, and wept soar Because of the Abominations committed, Ezra 10. 1 and they trembled At the Commandment of the Lord, ver. 3. and then was that harmonious speech herd among them,
so full of the Splendour of Grace and Godliness, some in the name of many others, saying to Ezra, Arise, this matter belongs to thee, only be of good courage and do it,
so full of the Splendour of Grace and Godliness, Some in the name of many Others, saying to Ezra, Arise, this matter belongs to thee, only be of good courage and do it,
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To conclude this, How did their Magistrates their, nursing Fathers, Zerubbabel, Mordecai, Nehemiah and others shine with pious policy, religious righteousness,
To conclude this, How did their Magistrates their, nursing Father's, Zerubbabel, Mordecai, Nehemiah and Others shine with pious policy, religious righteousness,
as was promised & prophecied concerning them, Isai. 1. 16, 17. & the Glory of the Lord thus appeared by way of transformation and imitation, practically and effectually in the midst of this People, accordingly his protecting presence was as a wall of fire round about them.
as was promised & prophesied Concerning them, Isaiah 1. 16, 17. & the Glory of the Lord thus appeared by Way of transformation and imitation, practically and effectually in the midst of this People, accordingly his protecting presence was as a wall of fire round about them.
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and what wilt thou do for thy Great Name? was it ever known while the Lords Glory is in the midst of a People that he would suffer them to be laid waste, this cannot be with respect to his own Name and Glory.
and what wilt thou do for thy Great Name? was it ever known while the lords Glory is in the midst of a People that he would suffer them to be laid waste, this cannot be with respect to his own Name and Glory.
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for he loves his Glory, and therefore hath an endeared respect for those who are transformed into his likeness, he loves them as the apple of his eye, as in Zech. 2. 3. After the Glory saith the Prophet, I am sent to the Nations who spoiled you,
for he loves his Glory, and Therefore hath an endeared respect for those who Are transformed into his likeness, he loves them as the apple of his eye, as in Zechariah 2. 3. After the Glory Says the Prophet, I am sent to the nations who spoiled you,
and the Rulers in the Common-wealth and Church were likened to two Olive Trees, who were to stand on the right side and left side of the Candlestick, to supply it with golden Oile, that which is very precious, that the light of Grace and splendor of Godliness might appear in them;
and the Rulers in the Commonwealth and Church were likened to two Olive Trees, who were to stand on the right side and left side of the Candlestick, to supply it with golden Oil, that which is very precious, that the Light of Grace and splendour of Godliness might appear in them;
and while they thus stood with the Candlestick, they stood before the Lord of Hosts, the Lord of the whole Earth, as his anointed ones, and who should touch his Anointed to do them any harm.
and while they thus stood with the Candlestick, they stood before the Lord of Hosts, the Lord of the Whole Earth, as his anointed ones, and who should touch his Anointed to do them any harm.
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its upon condition that we do receive and set up himself as the Glory in the midst of us, the Pillar of Fire was to be for Direction as well as for Protection, Isai. 33. 22. the Lord is our Judge;
its upon condition that we do receive and Set up himself as the Glory in the midst of us, the Pillar of Fire was to be for Direction as well as for Protection, Isaiah 33. 22. the Lord is our Judge;
while the Lord ruleth among us as our Judge, our Lawgiver and our King, so long he will save us, Numb. 23. 21, 22, 23. Balaam knew this to be verily true, to the confusion of all his Inchantments,
while the Lord Ruleth among us as our Judge, our Lawgiver and our King, so long he will save us, Numb. 23. 21, 22, 23. balaam knew this to be verily true, to the confusion of all his Enchantments,
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and it followeth, there is no Inchantment against Jacob, nor Divination against Israel, and to this time it shall be said, what hath God wrought? not but that the Lord may for a time preserve a People in the midst of whom he is not the Glory,
and it follows, there is no Enchantment against Jacob, nor Divination against Israel, and to this time it shall be said, what hath God wrought? not but that the Lord may for a time preserve a People in the midst of whom he is not the Glory,
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but if he be not the Glory among them, and hath no purpose to set up his Glory in the midst of them, it may be rather called a reserving them for an evil day to come then at present a preserving of them.
but if he be not the Glory among them, and hath no purpose to Set up his Glory in the midst of them, it may be rather called a reserving them for an evil day to come then At present a preserving of them.
Use 1. By way of Information: In the first place it may serve to discover to us the way of the Lords dispensations and manner of his dealings with a Professing People, while he is the Glory in the midst of them, and maketh them to look forth as the morning, fair as the Moon, elear as the Sun,
Use 1. By Way of Information: In the First place it may serve to discover to us the Way of the lords dispensations and manner of his dealings with a Professing People, while he is the Glory in the midst of them, and makes them to look forth as the morning, fair as the Moon, elear as the Sun,
and terrible as an Army with Banners, Cant. 6. 10. but if the time be come for the coals of the fire of the Lords anger to be scattered among a People,
and terrible as an Army with Banners, Cant 6. 10. but if the time be come for the coals of the fire of the lords anger to be scattered among a People,
and then out of Court and Common-wealth, and their Glory becometh like the setting Sun, the shadows of the Evening are stretched out upon them, the Enemy then saith, let us arise and go up by night and destroy her Palaces, Jer. 6. 5, 6. its now Zions night and our time, let us now go up and destroy her Palaces.
and then out of Court and Commonwealth, and their Glory Becometh like the setting Sun, the shadows of the Evening Are stretched out upon them, the Enemy then Says, let us arise and go up by night and destroy her Palaces, Jer. 6. 5, 6. its now Zions night and our time, let us now go up and destroy her Palaces.
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2. Neither is the Lord engaged to defend the place where sometimes he hath been the Glory and hath put an honour upon that place, Ier. 9. 12. go to Shiloh and see what the Lord hath done, Shiloh was the first place where the Ark of the Lord was settled,
2. Neither is the Lord engaged to defend the place where sometime he hath been the Glory and hath put an honour upon that place, Jeremiah 9. 12. go to Shiloh and see what the Lord hath done, Shiloh was the First place where the Ark of the Lord was settled,
after his People had possession of the Land of Canaan, and Shiloh was the first place where the Glory of God was seen by the People in a settled manner, Iosh. 18. 1. but the time came when he forsook his Tabernacle in Shiloh, and the Tent which he had pitched amongst men,
After his People had possession of the Land of Canaan, and Shiloh was the First place where the Glory of God was seen by the People in a settled manner, Joshua 18. 1. but the time Come when he forsook his Tabernacle in Shiloh, and the Tent which he had pitched among men,
and delivered up his strength unto Captivity, and his Glory into the Enemies hand, Psal. 78. 61, 62. the Ark of the Lord, the means of divine strength,
and Delivered up his strength unto Captivity, and his Glory into the Enemies hand, Psalm 78. 61, 62. the Ark of the Lord, the means of divine strength,
if they be but meer Visions, and have wrought no gracious reformation, and no glorious transformation among them, we read of a People who had seen his Glory and his greatness,
if they be but mere Visions, and have wrought no gracious Reformation, and no glorious transformation among them, we read of a People who had seen his Glory and his greatness,
and after all the Visions they had of his Glory, yet his wrath was made known against them according to his Oath, against them in his anger that they should never enter into his rest, & they perished in the way, and we read or a burning kindled under a Glory,
and After all the Visions they had of his Glory, yet his wrath was made known against them according to his Oath, against them in his anger that they should never enter into his rest, & they perished in the Way, and we read or a burning kindled under a Glory,
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but of all such persons who with a carnal eye acting under the power of carnal and inferiour Principles have been beholding Divine Glory in the Glass of Word and Ordinances.
but of all such Persons who with a carnal eye acting under the power of carnal and inferior Principles have been beholding Divine Glory in the Glass of Word and Ordinances.
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are some Storms blown over? worse then those may soon come upon New-England, will the Lord be a Pillar of fire round about N. Engl. how pleasing would this be not only to Grace but to Nature, for the sake of your Wives and your Children,
Are Some Storms blown over? Worse then those may soon come upon New england, will the Lord be a Pillar of fire round about N. England how pleasing would this be not only to Grace but to Nature, for the sake of your Wives and your Children,
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and the Cities of our God? but the Answer to this question depends upon an answer to another question, whether the Lord be the Glory in the midst of his Churches in New-England? I cannot say much to the Answer of so hard a question,
and the Cities of our God? but the Answer to this question depends upon an answer to Another question, whither the Lord be the Glory in the midst of his Churches in New england? I cannot say much to the Answer of so hard a question,
1. The first, and that which is most manifest is, when the Lords glory in the midst of a people is a rising glory like the rising sun powerfully convincing the beholders, like a rising sun looketh forth as the Morning,
1. The First, and that which is most manifest is, when the lords glory in the midst of a people is a rising glory like the rising sun powerfully convincing the beholders, like a rising sun looks forth as the Morning,
so heart gladding to the faithful in Israel while they behold the Lord arising gloriously into his resting place, adorning Sanctuary means with his Salvation,
so heart gladding to the faithful in Israel while they behold the Lord arising gloriously into his resting place, adorning Sanctuary means with his Salvation,
& maketh his Saints shout for joy, this argueth clearly •s 1329 when Zions voice speaking to her Children so comfortably, come suck of Zions breasts and be satisfied, milk out and be delighted with the abundance of her glory, this argueth very comfortably indeed for a People, Isai. 66. 11. and then the Glory proves to be an affrighting Glory to those who are not faithful in Israel, that they are afraid in their close places and dare not openly shew themselves, Psal. 18. 45. and some of them in their affrightment are driven to give God Glory, Rev. 11. 13. so that when the Glory in the midst of a People proveth to be so heart-gladding to the faithful,
& makes his Saints shout for joy, this argue clearly •s 1329 when Zions voice speaking to her Children so comfortably, come suck of Zions breasts and be satisfied, milk out and be delighted with the abundance of her glory, this argue very comfortably indeed for a People, Isaiah 66. 11. and then the Glory Proves to be an affrighting Glory to those who Are not faithful in Israel, that they Are afraid in their close places and Dare not openly show themselves, Psalm 18. 45. and Some of them in their affrightment Are driven to give God Glory, Rev. 11. 13. so that when the Glory in the midst of a People Proves to be so heart-gladding to the faithful,
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so spirit affrighting to the unfaithful, and thus powerfully convincing to beholders, doubtless the protecting presence of the Lord shall be in a degree as manifest for their safety, this was the state of N-England at first in her first glory,
so Spirit affrighting to the unfaithful, and thus powerfully convincing to beholders, doubtless the protecting presence of the Lord shall be in a degree as manifest for their safety, this was the state of N-England At First in her First glory,
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2. When there is somewhat of a divine Glory yet breaking through the Clouds of all those things which are against a people, that though it be a cloudy day,
2. When there is somewhat of a divine Glory yet breaking through the Clouds of all those things which Are against a people, that though it be a cloudy day,
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and cannot bear with them who are evil (who are manifestly and convictingly evil) Rev. 2. 2, 3. if there be yet any of the splendor of Grace and Godliness breaking through those clowdy declinings, this at present bails them,
and cannot bear with them who Are evil (who Are manifestly and convictingly evil) Rev. 2. 2, 3. if there be yet any of the splendour of Grace and Godliness breaking through those cloudy declinings, this At present bails them,
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yet if there be a considerable number of those who shine, but especially if the ruling and carrying party do shine in Grace and Godliness this will argue for that People;
yet if there be a considerable number of those who shine, but especially if the ruling and carrying party do shine in Grace and Godliness this will argue for that People;
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if there be yet among them a very considerable number of those who have the Seal of God on their Forehead, Rev. 7. 4. and have the qualifications of the Lambs company spoken of in Rev. 14. 1. standing upon mount Zion with and for the Lamb of God, if yet a considerable number of those who sigh because of the abominations committed, Ezek. 9. 6, and weep surely because of th•se evils, as you heard of the People of whom the Text speaketh,
if there be yet among them a very considerable number of those who have the Seal of God on their Forehead, Rev. 7. 4. and have the qualifications of the Lambs company spoken of in Rev. 14. 1. standing upon mount Zion with and for the Lamb of God, if yet a considerable number of those who sighs Because of the abominations committed, Ezekiel 9. 6, and weep surely Because of th•se evils, as you herd of the People of whom the Text speaks,
but especially if the Ruling party do, though through many difficulties shine in godliness, and the Glory of God appeareth as of old in the Tabernacle of the Congregation of the Lord, to the suppressing and confounding of all scandalous practises, Numb. 14. 10. so if there be a divine Glory appearing in Church Assemblies,
but especially if the Ruling party do, though through many difficulties shine in godliness, and the Glory of God appears as of old in the Tabernacle of the Congregation of the Lord, to the suppressing and confounding of all scandalous practises, Numb. 14. 10. so if there be a divine Glory appearing in Church Assemblies,
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Honoured and Beloved in our Lord, the Question now by way of tryal is not whether a Church or Christian Common-wealth be like Rebekah of old who felt two Nations,
Honoured and beloved in our Lord, the Question now by Way of trial is not whither a Church or Christian Commonwealth be like Rebekah of old who felt two nations,
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we see upon what condition we have and hold the Lords protecting presence, its upon condition we have and hold his glorious presence in the midst of us, his protecting presence round about us is for the sake of his Glory in the midst of us:
we see upon what condition we have and hold the lords protecting presence, its upon condition we have and hold his glorious presence in the midst of us, his protecting presence round about us is for the sake of his Glory in the midst of us:
let us not speak or think of this to the undervaluing of that Glory which yet remaineth, (that is far from my scope) let us be humbly thankful for that,
let us not speak or think of this to the undervaluing of that Glory which yet remains, (that is Far from my scope) let us be humbly thankful for that,
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but as a means to retain what is, and to recover what is lost (if it may be) and when we call to minde that first Glory, shall not our hearts be poured out within us? not only calling to minde how the Lord did make his Name Glorious by leading his People through Sea perils,
but as a means to retain what is, and to recover what is lost (if it may be) and when we call to mind that First Glory, shall not our hearts be poured out within us? not only calling to mind how the Lord did make his Name Glorious by leading his People through Sea perils,
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and Wilderness dangers, Isai. 63. 14. But O that Converting Glory which did then appear, multitudes were converted to thee O Zion, thine heart afraid and yet enlarged, Isai. 60 4, 5. Let me say Multitudes, multitudes were converted to thee,
and Wilderness dangers, Isaiah 63. 14. But Oh that Converting Glory which did then appear, Multitudes were converted to thee Oh Zion, thine heart afraid and yet enlarged, Isaiah 60 4, 5. Let me say Multitudes, Multitudes were converted to thee,
even to thee O Harford, to thee O New-Haven, aad to thee O Windsor, and the same may be said of many Churches of Christ in New England; and then your Hearts were afraid, (not with base slavish fear in times of danger,) & were enlarged:
even to thee Oh Harford, to thee Oh New-Haven, and to thee Oh Windsor, and the same may be said of many Churches of christ in New England; and then your Hearts were afraid, (not with base slavish Fear in times of danger,) & were enlarged:
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O the uniting Glory then manifest from the shine of mercy from the Throne, Grace Ruling ond Ordering both Rulers and People under the Glorious Banner of true Gospel holy Love, for the Banner over them was Love:
Oh the uniting Glory then manifest from the shine of mercy from the Throne, Grace Ruling and Ordering both Rulers and People under the Glorious Banner of true Gospel holy Love, for the Banner over them was Love:
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and that strengthening Exhortation how effectual it was? Hag. 2. 5, 6. Be strong O Zerubbabel, be strong O Joshua the son of Iosed•ch the Priest, be strong all ye People of the Land, be strong, be strong, be strong;
and that strengthening Exhortation how effectual it was? Hag. 2. 5, 6. Be strong Oh Zerubbabel, be strong Oh joshua the son of Iosed•ch the Priest, be strong all the People of the Land, be strong, be strong, be strong;
and if any adventured to spoil you they did surely offend, so as evil came and that speedily upon them from the Lord, looking upon them through the Pillar of fire in a terrible manner.
and if any adventured to spoil you they did surely offend, so as evil Come and that speedily upon them from the Lord, looking upon them through the Pillar of fire in a terrible manner.
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and worthy to bear the Name of the Heaven spoken of in Rev. 12. 1. and that which was typified by the Glory which came into the inward Court of the Temple,
and worthy to bear the Name of the Heaven spoken of in Rev. 12. 1. and that which was typified by the Glory which Come into the inward Court of the Temple,
but this is only a shine in the outward Court of the Temple, and if they be only in form and not in power, that form may be soon defaced by time-serving Principles,
but this is only a shine in the outward Court of the Temple, and if they be only in from and not in power, that from may be soon defaced by time-serving Principles,
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unless they be such who have the Eye-salve of the Spirit spoken of in Rev. 3. 18. and are held under special awakenings upon their Minds, Consciences and Hearts;
unless they be such who have the Eyesalve of the Spirit spoken of in Rev. 3. 18. and Are held under special awakenings upon their Minds, Consciences and Hearts;
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we must put far from us glorying in our shame, as those whose b•ll• is their God, and mind earthly things, their end is destruction, Phil. 3. 19. we must put far from us bitter strife and envying, glorying against one onother,
we must put Far from us glorying in our shame, as those whose b•ll• is their God, and mind earthly things, their end is destruction, Philip 3. 19. we must put Far from us bitter strife and envying, glorying against one onother,
or over one another, Jam. 3 14 and we must put an end to that glorying which is no better then a being haughty because of a holy mountain, Zeph. 3. 11, 12 if the Lord will be our Glory he will make us and keep us a humble People by Blasting our fruits,
or over one Another, Jam. 3 14 and we must put an end to that glorying which is no better then a being haughty Because of a holy mountain, Zephaniah 3. 11, 12 if the Lord will be our Glory he will make us and keep us a humble People by Blasting our fruits,
or threatning us with a Sword, or by some humbling means or other, if the Lamb of God be our Glory we must cast down our Crowns before him, Rev. 4. and esteem it our Glory,
or threatening us with a Sword, or by Some humbling means or other, if the Lamb of God be our Glory we must cast down our Crowns before him, Rev. 4. and esteem it our Glory,
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who is the King of Glory? the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in Battail, some think this firstly relateth to the opening of the Temple Gates & Doors,
who is the King of Glory? the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in Battle, Some think this firstly relateth to the opening of the Temple Gates & Doors,
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when the Ark was to be brought in, upon which between the Cherubims the Lord was said to dwell, 1 King. 8 2-5. but let me use the same Exhortation to you Right Honourable and Beloved in our Lord Jesus Christ;
when the Ark was to be brought in, upon which between the Cherubims the Lord was said to dwell, 1 King. 8 2-5. but let me use the same Exhortation to you Right Honourable and beloved in our Lord jesus christ;
but the Shine is when Wisdome, Righteousness and such like virtues are with such a divine lustre and authority, that it commands the Ears and Hearts of those who are your Auditors to bless,
but the Shine is when Wisdom, Righteousness and such like Virtues Are with such a divine lustre and Authority, that it commands the Ears and Hearts of those who Are your Auditors to bless,
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and the Eyes of those who behold that they cannot but give Witness while they see Righteousness like a Robe, and Judgement like a Diadem, Job 29. 11-14 that is the Glory in the midst of a Court.
and the Eyes of those who behold that they cannot but give Witness while they see Righteousness like a Robe, and Judgement like a Diadem, Job 29. 11-14 that is the Glory in the midst of a Court.
and when the manner of enquiring into a case, and executing of the Law is with the Splendor of pious wisdome and religious impartiality, this is your wisdome among the Nations, that shall make them say, what people are like to you, who have God so nigh? Deut 4 6 7. this is the way to be instrumental to put the Crown of the glory of pardoning favour upon the people, Jer. 5. 1. Run you too and fro,
and when the manner of inquiring into a case, and executing of the Law is with the Splendour of pious Wisdom and religious impartiality, this is your Wisdom among the nations, that shall make them say, what people Are like to you, who have God so High? Deuteronomy 4 6 7. this is the Way to be instrumental to put the Crown of the glory of pardoning favour upon the people, Jer. 5. 1. Run you too and from,
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and not to muddle with those who are given to change, Prov. 24 21. the good Lord perform that good word more abundantly to you, Isai. 28. 5, 6. that he may be to you the Crown of glory, the Diadem of beauty, the Spirit of judgement to you who si• in judgement,
and not to muddle with those who Are given to change, Curae 24 21. the good Lord perform that good word more abundantly to you, Isaiah 28. 5, 6. that he may be to you the Crown of glory, the Diadem of beauty, the Spirit of judgement to you who si• in judgement,
we hope the Lord is already come into his Temple, and we think we would not loose what yet remains of his presence in his Temple after all our declinings and divisions, not for all the glory of all the Kingdomes of the world,
we hope the Lord is already come into his Temple, and we think we would not lose what yet remains of his presence in his Temple After all our declinings and divisions, not for all the glory of all the Kingdoms of the world,
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but O that he would come with a greater Splendor of his mercy and holiness, of his grace and purity, we heard of the glory that it is a Shine of Gods Divine excellency as he is the God of mercy and holiness, of grace and purity.
but Oh that he would come with a greater Splendour of his mercy and holiness, of his grace and purity, we herd of the glory that it is a Shine of God's Divine excellency as he is the God of mercy and holiness, of grace and purity.
But surely Gospel glory is contempered of Gospel peace and Gospel purity, of Gospel priviledges and Gospel power, of Gospel liberty and Gospel discipline, to have and hold a proportionable respect to both these;
But surely Gospel glory is contempered of Gospel peace and Gospel purity, of Gospel privileges and Gospel power, of Gospel liberty and Gospel discipline, to have and hold a proportionable respect to both these;
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we say a proportionable respect to these, to be as verily, really, and throughly faithful in the exercise of Gospel discipline for the honour of Gospel holiness,
we say a proportionable respect to these, to be as verily, really, and thoroughly faithful in the exercise of Gospel discipline for the honour of Gospel holiness,
for Gospel mercy and love will take that unkindly at our hands, Acts 10. 15. now the Lord direct our feet to stand in a sure place, in the Courts of our God,
for Gospel mercy and love will take that unkindly At our hands, Acts 10. 15. now the Lord Direct our feet to stand in a sure place, in the Courts of our God,
and if we thus keep his charge and walk in his wayes, we shall have places with those who stand by, nigh unto the Lord, Zoch. 3. 7. 5. Let us use only such means for our defence as is consistent with the glory of God among us, Zion complaineth of two sorts of enemies;
and if we thus keep his charge and walk in his ways, we shall have places with those who stand by, High unto the Lord, Zoch. 3. 7. 5. Let us use only such means for our defence as is consistent with the glory of God among us, Zion Complaineth of two sorts of enemies;
such was rhe Samarrtan who craftily pretended to help, but intended to hinder the people of God, Ezra 4. and such Tobiah and Sanballat, who many wayes conspired to hinder the work of God, Neh. 4. The Lord preserve New-England, Courts,
such was rhe Samarrtan who craftily pretended to help, but intended to hinder the people of God, Ezra 4. and such Tobiah and Sanballat, who many ways conspired to hinder the work of God, Neh 4. The Lord preserve New england, Courts,
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nor real duty to our King, Isai 8. 21. and you who are our Souldiery and Instruments in the Lords hand to turn the battel, I beseech you Consider, upon what condition we have the Lord to be our defence, it's upon condition that he be our glory, behave your selves in all your military affairs and concernments, (not as the prophane Souldiery of the world) but with such a Splendor of religious courage and pious magnanimity, with such sparklings of a Spirit of Faith, Prayer,
nor real duty to our King, Isaiah 8. 21. and you who Are our Soldiery and Instruments in the lords hand to turn the battle, I beseech you Consider, upon what condition we have the Lord to be our defence, it's upon condition that he be our glory, behave your selves in all your military affairs and concernments, (not as the profane Soldiery of the world) but with such a Splendour of religious courage and pious magnanimity, with such sparklings of a Spirit of Faith, Prayer,
and Piety, as becometh the guard of New-England Churches, that the Angels who wait upon New-England Churches, and the glory of God in the midst of them, may delight to be your guard,
and Piety, as Becometh the guard of New england Churches, that the Angels who wait upon New england Churches, and the glory of God in the midst of them, may delight to be your guard,
and to side only with the Lord and his glory, and therefore to choose such whom you are perswaded in the sight of the Lord, will be instrumental (through the Lords blessing) to hold up the glory amongst you.
and to side only with the Lord and his glory, and Therefore to choose such whom you Are persuaded in the sighed of the Lord, will be instrumental (through the lords blessing) to hold up the glory among you.
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and perish, Act. 13 41. they beheld that which causeth them to wonder, and yet wondring they perish, the Lord grant that we may have a transforming sight as you heard out of the 2 Cor. 3. ult. when Moses had been upon the Mount conversing with the Lord, his countenance shined with the reflexion of the Beams of Divine Glory;
and perish, Act. 13 41. they beheld that which Causes them to wonder, and yet wondering they perish, the Lord grant that we may have a transforming sighed as you herd out of the 2 Cor. 3. ult. when Moses had been upon the Mount conversing with the Lord, his countenance shined with the reflection of the Beams of Divine Glory;
the Lord grant that our Rulers when they appear amongst the People may shine as those who hath been upon a Holy Mount with the Holy one of Israel, and that we also may shine in pious subjection to them in, according to and for the Lord:
the Lord grant that our Rulers when they appear among the People may shine as those who hath been upon a Holy Mount with the Holy one of Israel, and that we also may shine in pious subjection to them in, according to and for the Lord:
and Deputies shine, Ministers shine, and Church-members shine, and Heads of Families shine, and this will be the means to make the Rising Generation shine in Grace and Godliness,
and Deputies shine, Ministers shine, and Church-members shine, and Heads of Families shine, and this will be the means to make the Rising Generation shine in Grace and Godliness,
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but its not Natural nor Moral Abilities, nor common gifts of the Spirit can help us with these transforming Visions, we must down upon our knees at the Footstool of the Lord, and beg of him, that if we have found favour in his sight,
but its not Natural nor Moral Abilities, nor Common Gifts of the Spirit can help us with these transforming Visions, we must down upon our knees At the Footstool of the Lord, and beg of him, that if we have found favour in his sighed,
if New England hath found favour, if your Courts and Churches hath found favour, if we have found favour for our selves and for ours, that the Lord would shew us this Glory, that yet we and ours may be for a People, for a Name and for a Praise to him.
if New England hath found favour, if your Courts and Churches hath found favour, if we have found favour for our selves and for ours, that the Lord would show us this Glory, that yet we and ours may be for a People, for a Name and for a Praise to him.
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1. Let us Consider, That if this Glory leave us what have we by way of Exchange? Jer. •. 11. My People have changed their Glory for that which doth not profit;
1. Let us Consider, That if this Glory leave us what have we by Way of Exchange? Jer. •. 11. My People have changed their Glory for that which does not profit;
then our Aristocrisie will degenerate into meet Tyranny, and our Democrisie into Anarchy and Confusion. You know what the Kings Daughter pleaded witb her Brother,
then our Aristocrisie will degenerate into meet Tyranny, and our Democrisie into Anarchy and Confusion. You know what the Kings Daughter pleaded witb her Brother,
but if it prove so, as for her whether shall her shame go? where shall she be able to hide her Head in all the Christian World? if this Glory departs from New-England Churches, then they shall be left either to dry Breasts, or to a miscarrying Womb, or to bring forth Children for the Murderer,
but if it prove so, as for her whither shall her shame go? where shall she be able to hide her Head in all the Christian World? if this Glory departs from New england Churches, then they shall be left either to dry Breasts, or to a miscarrying Womb, or to bring forth Children for the Murderer,
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Its so commonly seen when this Glory leaveth a People, that they are commonly left to such sins that Sodom claims kindred with them, and God calls her their sister, Ezek. 16 49. and Samaria not committed half the Abominations they are left to commit, ver. 52. and awful consideration respecting the rising Generation;
Its so commonly seen when this Glory Leaveth a People, that they Are commonly left to such Sins that Sodom claims kindred with them, and God calls her their sister, Ezekiel 16 49. and Samaria not committed half the Abominations they Are left to commit, ver. 52. and awful consideration respecting the rising Generation;
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Famous Cotton telleth us in his Exposition upon Can. 3. 3, 4. that Antiochus Epiphines, that little Horn spoken of in Dan. 8. who waxed great, and came in upon them,
Famous Cotton Telleth us in his Exposition upon Can. 3. 3, 4. that Antiochus Epiphines, that little Horn spoken of in Dan. 8. who waxed great, and Come in upon them,
and threw down the true Worship of God, robbed the Temple, took away the daily Sacrifice, set up the stature of Jupiter, Olympius, (the abominable things) and took the Circumcised Children and hanged them upon the Necks of their Mothers, such horrid Outrages:
and threw down the true Worship of God, robbed the Temple, took away the daily Sacrifice, Set up the stature of Jupiter, Olympius, (the abominable things) and took the Circumcised Children and hanged them upon the Necks of their Mother's, such horrid Outrages:
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but in respect of many evil Customes and Degenerate Manners, and at last left to such bitter Divisions, that Brethren complained one against the other to Srangers, yea to Forreign States.
but in respect of many evil Customs and Degenerate Manners, and At last left to such bitter Divisions, that Brothers complained one against the other to Strangers, yea to Foreign States.
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the Table of the Lord was become contemptible among them Mal. 1. 7. the Sacrifice consisted of the lame and sick, ver. 8. their Priests became Mercinary, and Holy things of base account, ver. 12. 13. a robbing of God of what ought to be for the maintenance of his Worship, Mal. 3 8. Religion a vain and bootless thing with a Multitude, the proud prized and preferred,
the Table of the Lord was become contemptible among them Malachi 1. 7. the Sacrifice consisted of the lame and sick, ver. 8. their Priests became Mercenary, and Holy things of base account, ver. 12. 13. a robbing of God of what ought to be for the maintenance of his Worship, Malachi 3 8. Religion a vain and bootless thing with a Multitude, the proud prized and preferred,
and the Outrages committed by that little Horne, who waxed great, in Dan. chap. 8. My Scope in speaking of these is, that we may see that if this Glory leaveth us, to what sins and sorrows we and •u•s shall be left:
and the Outrages committed by that little Horn, who waxed great, in Dan. chap. 8. My Scope in speaking of these is, that we may see that if this Glory Leaveth us, to what Sins and sorrows we and •u•s shall be left:
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3. The Motive contained in the Text and Bosome of the Doctrine the Lord will not be engaged to defend us if we do not keep his Glory in the midst of us;
3. The Motive contained in the Text and Bosom of the Doctrine the Lord will not be engaged to defend us if we do not keep his Glory in the midst of us;
In a great House there are some Vessels of Silver and of Gold, of Wood and Earth, some to honour and some to dishonour, 2 Tim. 2 20. the Lord purge us that we may be Vessels of Honour,
In a great House there Are Some Vessels of Silver and of Gold, of Wood and Earth, Some to honour and Some to dishonour, 2 Tim. 2 20. the Lord purge us that we may be Vessels of Honour,
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we must Honour God or else he will honour himself by throwing us down, and we must prepare then for Ely 's Doom, upon which followed the Lamentation of that godly Woman, with which she breathed out her Soul, the Glory is departed from Israel, 1 Sam 4. ult she heard of the death of her Father,
we must Honour God or Else he will honour himself by throwing us down, and we must prepare then for Ely is Doom, upon which followed the Lamentation of that godly Woman, with which she breathed out her Soul, the Glory is departed from Israel, 1 Sam 4. ult she herd of the death of her Father,
O that more of this Godly Spirit was manifest among us, that whatever our losses are we may not lay them to heart in comparison of the loss of this Glory,
Oh that more of this Godly Spirit was manifest among us, that whatever our losses Are we may not lay them to heart in comparison of the loss of this Glory,
Lastly, Let us in the last place Consider by way of comfort to those who are Faithful in this matter, of holding up this Glory among them according to the measure of their Abilities and opportunities in publick or private occasions and concernments;
Lastly, Let us in the last place Consider by Way of Comfort to those who Are Faithful in this matter, of holding up this Glory among them according to the measure of their Abilities and opportunities in public or private occasions and concernments;
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but this is your comfort, the Lord is your Defence, •e i• … good, your strong hold, Nah. 1. 7. and if you keep your self and yours clear of the sins of the times, the Pride, the Prodigality, Vanity and Vileness, those sins for which the Ʋiol of Gods wrath is pouring out upon the Nations, and New-England hath felt some of the drops of those Viols;
but this is your Comfort, the Lord is your Defence, •e i• … good, your strong hold, Nah. 1. 7. and if you keep your self and yours clear of the Sins of the times, the Pride, the Prodigality, Vanity and Vileness, those Sins for which the Ʋiol of God's wrath is pouring out upon the nations, and New england hath felt Some of the drops of those Viols;
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And before we conclude, let us tune one Song of Thanksgiving to the Lord not only for his protecting and glorious 〈 … 〉 dayes of old, remembring the work of the Lord,
And before we conclude, let us tune one Song of Thanksgiving to the Lord not only for his protecting and glorious 〈 … 〉 days of old, remembering the work of the Lord,
and his wonders of old, • … 7•. 12 but for these many years, while the Lord hath been pouring our his • … ignation upon the Nations, yet he hath kept u• as in Chambers, Isai 2• 10 and this last year,
and his wonders of old, • … 7•. 12 but for these many Years, while the Lord hath been pouring our his • … ignation upon the nations, yet he hath kept u• as in Chambers, Isaiah 2• 10 and this last year,
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and the Rain is over, the voice of the Turtle is yet heard in your Land, Cant. 2. 11, 12. O that we could rise so that this Glory might rise in our Churches and Courts, in our Families, and in all our concernments:
and the Rain is over, the voice of the Turtle is yet herd in your Land, Cant 2. 11, 12. O that we could rise so that this Glory might rise in our Churches and Courts, in our Families, and in all our concernments:
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But is there not a rising Glory in some Churches upon whom the shadows of the Evening have been stretched? are there not some pull'd as Brands out of the Fire, who were in the Flames? the Lord merease their number,
But is there not a rising Glory in Some Churches upon whom the shadows of the Evening have been stretched? Are there not Some pulled as Brands out of the Fire, who were in the Flames? the Lord merease their number,
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and their glory, and who knows what yet the Lord may do for those who yet are like the Burning Bush, but the good will of him who dwelt in the Bush pity and preserve them;
and their glory, and who knows what yet the Lord may do for those who yet Are like the Burning Bush, but the good will of him who dwelled in the Bush pity and preserve them;
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only let us not be high-minded but fear, and yet in fear hope in his Mercy, for Salvation is nigh to them who fear him, that Glory may dwell in our Land, Psal. 85. 9. FINIS.
only let us not be High-minded but Fear, and yet in Fear hope in his Mercy, for Salvation is High to them who Fear him, that Glory may dwell in our Land, Psalm 85. 9. FINIS.
