Mount Pisgah a sermon preached at the publick thanksgiving, February xiiii, 1688/9, for Englands deliverance from popery &c. upon Deut. 3. 24, 25 / by J.F. ...
TIS the Observation of a Learned Man, that the Revolution of an Hundred Years hath produced (especially in these latter times) new Motions and Alterations in the Church,
THIS the Observation of a Learned Man, that the Revolution of an Hundred years hath produced (especially in these latter times) new Motions and Alterations in the Church,
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So it was in Germany, and Bohemia. John Hus at the stake, about the year 1417, uttered this remarkable speech, After an hundred years you Papists shall be called to an account.
So it was in Germany, and Bohemia. John Hus At the stake, about the year 1417, uttered this remarkable speech, After an hundred Years you Papists shall be called to an account.
the year Eighty Eight is a wonderful year, and it was so indeed, for then the Lord defeated the formidable Enemies of his Cause and People with a mighty hand,
the year Eighty Eight is a wondered year, and it was so indeed, for then the Lord defeated the formidable Enemies of his Cause and People with a mighty hand,
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Then did England sing his Praises, saying, Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the Gods? Who is like unto thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exod. 15.11. A full Century is now run out since that year of Wonders, wherein we have reaped the precious and inestimable fruits of that years Mercy.
Then did England sing his Praises, saying, Who is like unto thee, Oh Lord, among the God's? Who is like unto thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exod 15.11. A full Century is now run out since that year of Wonders, wherein we have reaped the precious and inestimable fruits of that Years Mercy.
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And notwithstanding the great ingratitude of this Nation for all the Civil and Spiritual Mercies it hath enjoyed in consequence to that Mercy, whereby God hath been highly provoked to say to England as he did to Israel, Judg. 10.13. I will deliver you no more, yet behold another Eighty Eight crowned and enriched with Mercies, no less admirable and glorious than the former;
And notwithstanding the great ingratitude of this nation for all the Civil and Spiritual mercies it hath enjoyed in consequence to that Mercy, whereby God hath been highly provoked to say to England as he did to Israel, Judges 10.13. I will deliver you no more, yet behold Another Eighty Eight crowned and enriched with mercies, no less admirable and glorious than the former;
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The Text contains the sum of Moses his Prayer at Edrei, after the signal Victory God there gave him over the last Enemy that forbad his passage to the Confines of Canaan. This Edrei, was a Town on this side Jordan, scituate in the fruitful Country of Bashan, near unto that famous River by which it was divided from the Land of Promise,
The Text contains the sum of Moses his Prayer At Edrei, After the signal Victory God there gave him over the last Enemy that forbade his passage to the Confines of Canaan. This Edrei, was a Town on this side Jordan, situate in the fruitful Country of Bashan, near unto that famous River by which it was divided from the Land of Promise,
and afterwards fell to the lot of Manasseh. Hither Moses had led the People, and now it was but one remove more, (their passage over Jordan ) and they should finish their wearisom peregrination,
and afterwards fell to the lot of Manasses. Hither Moses had led the People, and now it was but one remove more, (their passage over Jordan) and they should finish their wearisome peregrination,
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and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon. Wherein note, 1. The Mercy pray'd for. 2. The Argument pleaded to obtain it.
and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon. Wherein note, 1. The Mercy prayed for. 2. The Argument pleaded to obtain it.
1. The Mercy Moses prayes for, that he might go over, and see the good Land, &c. The good land was Canaan, called the glory of all Lands, Ezek. 20.6. it was a glorious land in respect of its natural Fertility and amaenity;
1. The Mercy Moses prays for, that he might go over, and see the good Land, etc. The good land was Canaan, called the glory of all Lands, Ezekiel 20.6. it was a glorious land in respect of its natural Fertility and amenity;
And therefore above all the pleasant sights in Canaan, he desires to see that goodly mountain, that is Mount Moriah, on which Abraham offered up his onely son Isaac, and whereon by the Spirit of Prophecy Moses foresaw the glorious Temple was to be built, whither the Tribes should go up to Worship,
And Therefore above all the pleasant sights in Canaan, he Desires to see that goodly mountain, that is Mount Moriah, on which Abraham offered up his only son Isaac, and whereon by the Spirit of Prophecy Moses foresaw the glorious Temple was to be built, whither the Tribes should go up to Worship,
and Lebanon, that famous Forest so renowned in Scripture, of whose stately Cedars the Glorious Temple was to be built, 1 King. 5.6, 9. This desire of Moses was not from any superstitious opinion he had of the holiness of the place, in respect of the Patriarchs whose bones were laid in that land, (as some Popish Glosses would have it) but he earnestly desired to see the accomplishment of the Promises now so nigh the birth, by the actual possession of that good land.
and Lebanon, that famous Forest so renowned in Scripture, of whose stately Cedars the Glorious Temple was to be built, 1 King. 5.6, 9. This desire of Moses was not from any superstitious opinion he had of the holiness of the place, in respect of the Patriarchs whose bones were laid in that land, (as Some Popish Glosses would have it) but he earnestly desired to see the accomplishment of the Promises now so High the birth, by the actual possession of that good land.
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Sol. No, he did not, but not being sure the threatning was absolute, but might be such a one as was made of Hezekiahs Death, 2 King. 20.1. or of Ninevehs Destruction, Jonah 3.4. there was room for Prayer.
Sol. No, he did not, but not being sure the threatening was absolute, but might be such a one as was made of Hezekiah's Death, 2 King. 20.1. or of Ninevehs Destruction, Jonah 3.4. there was room for Prayer.
and that is taken from the whole series of former Mercies which were all introductive to this remaining and compleating Mercy, the planting of them in the Land of Promise.
and that is taken from the Whole series of former mercies which were all introductive to this remaining and completing Mercy, the planting of them in the Land of Promise.
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2. He rests not there, but improves these beginings of Mercies, and pleads them in his Argumentative Prayer for the consummating and perfecting Mercies yet to come, q. d. Lord thy works are perfect, thou dost not use to begin and not to finish, as Men do;
2. He rests not there, but improves these beginnings of mercies, and pleads them in his Argumentative Prayer for the consummating and perfecting mercies yet to come, q. worser. Lord thy works Are perfect, thou dost not use to begin and not to finish, as Men do;
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Now Lord in pursuance of thy promises, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, thou hast begun to fulfil the Mercy promised, Israel is brought with Signs and Wonders and a mighty hand out of Egypt, and upon the very borders of the Land, Lord compleat the work now in giving them the possession of it,
Now Lord in pursuance of thy promises, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, thou hast begun to fulfil the Mercy promised, Israel is brought with Signs and Wonders and a mighty hand out of Egypt, and upon the very borders of the Land, Lord complete the work now in giving them the possession of it,
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of that blessed day when Christ was among men in the flesh, Preaching, Praying and Working Miracles, that many Prophets and Righteous Men desired to see those things which they saw (among whom he walked) and saw them not,
of that blessed day when christ was among men in the Flesh, Preaching, Praying and Working Miracles, that many prophets and Righteous Men desired to see those things which they saw (among whom he walked) and saw them not,
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and to hear the things which they heard, but did not hear them, Demarathus of Corinth was wont to say, that those Grecians lost a great part of the Comfort of their Lives, that had not seen great Alexander sitting upon Darius his Throne, St. Augustine wished to have seen three things, Rome in its glory, Paul in the face, and Christ in the Flesh.
and to hear the things which they herd, but did not hear them, Demarathus of Corinth was wont to say, that those Greeks lost a great part of the Comfort of their Lives, that had not seen great Alexander sitting upon Darius his Throne, Saint Augustine wished to have seen three things, Room in its glory, Paul in the face, and christ in the Flesh.
But I stay not upon either of these, there are two other points in the Text which invite my Thoughts and Discourse this day; viz. Doctrine III. That great Mercies received (though there be yet greater than they to be expected) call for an answerable sense and acknowledgement in the Saints.
But I stay not upon either of these, there Are two other points in the Text which invite my Thoughts and Discourse this day; viz. Doctrine III. That great mercies received (though there be yet greater than they to be expected) call for an answerable sense and acknowledgement in the Saints.
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Doctrine IV. That the beginnings of Mercy and Deliverance to the Church are convertible into so many Pleas and Arguments in prayer for the perfection and Consummation thereof.
Doctrine IV. That the beginnings of Mercy and Deliverance to the Church Are convertible into so many Pleasant and Arguments in prayer for the perfection and Consummation thereof.
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I begin with the former, viz. Doctrine III. That great Mercies received (though there be greater than they to be expected) call for an answerable sense and acknowledgment in the Saints.
I begin with the former, viz. Doctrine III. That great mercies received (though there be greater than they to be expected) call for an answerable sense and acknowledgment in the Saints.
Moses magnifies the Mercies received in Egypt, and in the Wilderness at the Red Sea, and at Edrei, as things wherein God had begun to show him his greatness,
Moses Magnifies the mercies received in Egypt, and in the Wilderness At the Read Sea, and At Edrei, as things wherein God had begun to show him his greatness,
'Twas Elihu 's Counsel to Job with respect to Gods providential proceedings with him, Job 36.24. Remember that thou magnifie his work which men behold.
'Twas Elihu is Counsel to Job with respect to God's providential proceedings with him, Job 36.24. remember that thou magnify his work which men behold.
Elihu thought it to be Jobs Duty (and doubtless it was so) to magnifie or lift up the name of God even under afflictive providences, to exalt God when God cast him down;
Elihu Thought it to be Jobs Duty (and doubtless it was so) to magnify or lift up the name of God even under afflictive providences, to exalt God when God cast him down;
what soul can dilate it self wide enough, to take in the adequate sense of such a Mercy? We were glad of Liberty from our Enemies, when we sought it not;
what soul can dilate it self wide enough, to take in the adequate sense of such a Mercy? We were glad of Liberty from our Enemies, when we sought it not;
But the Lord in this dispensation of his Providence will I hope so establish the just Liberties of his People, that it shall never be in the power of violent and wicked men any more to oppress them.
But the Lord in this Dispensation of his Providence will I hope so establish the just Liberties of his People, that it shall never be in the power of violent and wicked men any more to oppress them.
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when they shall hear a great voice from heaven (jussu Supremi magistratus, saith learned Mede ) saying, Come up hither. And both England and France shall rejoyce together in their Spiritual as well as Civil Liberties and Mercies.
when they shall hear a great voice from heaven (jussu Supremi Magistratus, Says learned Mede) saying, Come up hither. And both England and France shall rejoice together in their Spiritual as well as Civil Liberties and mercies.
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What Soul that loves Jesus Christ in sincerity doth not feel it self chear'd and raised in proportion to the Hopes and Evidences it hath of the approach of so great and desireable a Mercy?
What Soul that loves jesus christ in sincerity does not feel it self cheered and raised in proportion to the Hope's and Evidences it hath of the approach of so great and desirable a Mercy?
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(2) Then is any work of Mercy and Deliverance to the Church deservedly stiled great, when it is wrought out in an extraordinary way, and the singer of God is evidently seen therein.
(2) Then is any work of Mercy and Deliverance to the Church deservedly styled great, when it is wrought out in an extraordinary Way, and the singer of God is evidently seen therein.
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Thus it was with Israel in their Introduction into the Land of Promise, Psal. 44.3. For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them;
Thus it was with Israel in their Introduction into the Land of Promise, Psalm 44.3. For they god not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them;
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but when they come surprizingly, they come with great advantage upon us, and have for that, the more ravishing sweetness in them, Psal. 126.1, 2, 3. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion, we were like them that dream.
but when they come surprisingly, they come with great advantage upon us, and have for that, the more ravishing sweetness in them, Psalm 126.1, 2, 3. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion, we were like them that dream.
and deluded with a pleasant Fancy of such a Mercy? So again we read, Isa. 66.8, 9. Who hath heara such a thing? Who hath seen such things? shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? For assoon as Sion travelled she brought forth her children.
and deluded with a pleasant Fancy of such a Mercy? So again we read, Isaiah 66.8, 9. Who hath heara such a thing? Who hath seen such things? shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a Nation be born At once? For As soon as Sion traveled she brought forth her children.
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Cardinal Pool once abused this Scripture in his Letter to Pope Julius the third, applying it to the sudden change of England to Popery in the beginning of Queen Maries Reign.
Cardinal Pool once abused this Scripture in his letter to Pope Julius the third, applying it to the sudden change of England to Popery in the beginning of Queen Mary's Reign.
But we are called this day to sanctifie the Name of God in a work of Providence, wherein the Lord hath indeed fulfilled it before our eyes. So great and sudden!
But we Are called this day to sanctify the Name of God in a work of Providence, wherein the Lord hath indeed fulfilled it before our eyes. So great and sudden!
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and may we not judge the present Mercy to be such? In the rending off these Kingdoms from Antichrist, the tenth part of the great City is visibly fallen.
and may we not judge the present Mercy to be such? In the rending off these Kingdoms from Antichrist, the tenth part of the great city is visibly fallen.
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The Kings of the Earth have given NONLATINALPHABET their force of Armes, and power of Lawes unto the Beast. But the Lord hath begun to shake Heaven and Earth, that the things which are made may be shaken down,
The Kings of the Earth have given their force of Arms, and power of Laws unto the Beast. But the Lord hath begun to shake Heaven and Earth, that the things which Are made may be shaken down,
The World hath found, and shall still find much Truth in that Observation of the Learned Dr. More, I am not ashamed (saith he) to profess, that I think it clear out of the Apocalyps, that the Scene of things in Christendom, will in a short time be very much changed for the better;
The World hath found, and shall still find much Truth in that Observation of the Learned Dr. More, I am not ashamed (Says he) to profess, that I think it clear out of the Apocalypse, that the Scene of things in Christendom, will in a short time be very much changed for the better;
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the time of the Churches appearing that is truly Apostolical both in Life and Doctrine, appears by the computation of Prophesies to be very near at hand,
the time of the Churches appearing that is truly Apostolical both in Life and Doctrine, appears by the computation of prophecies to be very near At hand,
when the Witnesses shall rise, and the Woman come out of the Wilderness, and the Kingdoms of the World shall be the Kingdoms of the Lord and his Christ,
when the Witnesses shall rise, and the Woman come out of the Wilderness, and the Kingdoms of the World shall be the Kingdoms of the Lord and his christ,
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There is no stability to be expected in the Kingdoms of Men, (but Vengeance will ever and anon flow in upon them) till that City be raised whose not only Foundation is laid in twelve,
There is no stability to be expected in the Kingdoms of Men, (but Vengeance will ever and anon flow in upon them) till that city be raised whose not only Foundation is laid in twelve,
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but whose Gates, Tribes, Angels, the breadth and height of the Wall, and the solid continent of the whole City, are nothing else but a replication still of twelve throughout:
but whose Gates, Tribes, Angels, the breadth and height of the Wall, and the solid continent of the Whole city, Are nothing Else but a replication still of twelve throughout:
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They were folden together as Thorns, and drunk as Drunkards; as the Prophet expresses it, Neh. 1.10. Strong Combinations, and answerable Confidence and Security of the Event;
They were folden together as Thorns, and drunk as Drunkards; as the Prophet Expresses it, Neh 1.10. Strong Combinations, and answerable Confidence and Security of the Event;
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When it nicks the proper Season; comes in the most opportune time; Deut. 32.36. The Lord shall judg his people, and repent himself for his servants;
When it nicks the proper Season; comes in the most opportune time; Deuteronomy 32.36. The Lord shall judge his people, and Repent himself for his Servants;
we all know our Enemies looked upon us as their sure prey, and we could not but look upon our selves in great hazard, The Lord suffered the mischief conceived to go to the parturient fulness of its time,
we all know our Enemies looked upon us as their sure prey, and we could not but look upon our selves in great hazard, The Lord suffered the mischief conceived to go to the parturient fullness of its time,
When Enjoyments and Comforts more worth than our lives, come at easie rates to our hands. You read, Isa. 9.5. Every battel of the Warrior is with confused noise and garments roll'd in blood.
When Enjoyments and Comforts more worth than our lives, come At easy rates to our hands. You read, Isaiah 9.5. Every battle of the Warrior is with confused noise and garments rolled in blood.
The Israelites were a great Host, Six Hundred Thousand Men that marched out of Egypt, an Army sufficient to invade and subdue a far greater Country than Canaan was;
The Israelites were a great Host, Six Hundred Thousand Men that marched out of Egypt, an Army sufficient to invade and subdue a Far greater Country than Canaan was;
He that doth all in us and for us, expects justly the Praise and Glory of all from us. Psal. 115.1. Not unto us, not unto us, but to thy name give glory.
He that does all in us and for us, expects justly the Praise and Glory of all from us. Psalm 115.1. Not unto us, not unto us, but to thy name give glory.
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He that searcheth my Heart, knows I commiserate his Condition, and from my soul desire the Lord to bless his Afflictions to his Illumination, and Eternal Salvation.
He that Searches my Heart, knows I commiserate his Condition, and from my soul desire the Lord to bless his Afflictions to his Illumination, and Eternal Salvation.
and the Salvation of his Church from the imminent dangers it was so lately under; and the prospect the Lord now gives you of far greater mercies to his People, than ever yet they enjoyed.
and the Salvation of his Church from the imminent dangers it was so lately under; and the prospect the Lord now gives you of Far greater Mercies to his People, than ever yet they enjoyed.
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'Tis astonishing to think, that a Nation so swarming with Drunkards, Persecutors, Formalists in Religion, yea, Atheists and Scoffers at all practical and serious Piety;
It's astonishing to think, that a nation so swarming with Drunkards, Persecutors, Formalists in Religion, yea, Atheists and Scoffers At all practical and serious Piety;
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I know God hath a great number of precious and upright hearted ones in England, that have sighed and cried for the Abominations committed in the midst thereof;
I know God hath a great number of precious and upright hearted ones in England, that have sighed and cried for the Abominations committed in the midst thereof;
They think, if he had given them their lives for a prey in some obscure corner of the World, he had done more for them than they could justly have expected.
They think, if he had given them their lives for a prey in Some Obscure corner of the World, he had done more for them than they could justly have expected.
and Resolutions for new Obedience, in the 79 Psal. 8. and 13. ver. Remember not against us former iniquities, saith Asaph, that was the frame of his heart as to past sins;
and Resolutions for new obedience, in the 79 Psalm 8. and 13. ver. remember not against us former iniquities, Says Asaph, that was the frame of his heart as to past Sins;
(5.) Lastly, Then do we act becomingly to the Mercies of God, when Mercies already brought forth, do encourage and strengthen our faith for those that remain still in the Womb of the Promises.
(5.) Lastly, Then do we act becomingly to the mercies of God, when mercies already brought forth, do encourage and strengthen our faith for those that remain still in the Womb of the Promises.
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and shall he not be trusted farther than we can see? Look as the head of Leviathan was served into the Israelites Table in the Wilderness, garnished about with rich Experiences of the Goodness and Faithfulness of God, that it might be food to their Faith in the Wilderness;
and shall he not be trusted farther than we can see? Look as the head of Leviathan was served into the Israelites Table in the Wilderness, garnished about with rich Experiences of the goodness and Faithfulness of God, that it might be food to their Faith in the Wilderness;
Whoso is wise and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord, Psal. 107.43. A due observation of mercies will beget a due valuation of them;
Whoso is wise and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord, Psalm 107.43. A due observation of Mercies will beget a due valuation of them;
Verily there is a God that judgeth in the Earth. Psal. 58.11. Great and notorious is the Atheism of these times, all serious Piety is hiss'd and ridicul'd;
Verily there is a God that Judgeth in the Earth. Psalm 58.11. Great and notorious is the Atheism of these times, all serious Piety is hissed and ridiculed;
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Are these Fortuitous Hitts and Accidents, or the effects and productions of the wise and steddy Counsels of Heaven? The Lord is known by the Judgments that he executeth.
are these Fortuitous Hits and Accidents, or the effects and productions of the wise and steady Counsels of Heaven? The Lord is known by the Judgments that he Executeth.
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We are now upon Trial once more how we will carry it under Mercies and Liberties, God forbid so great an opportunity as this for settling the Church and State upon the true Foundations of Liberty and Prosperity should be lost.
We Are now upon Trial once more how we will carry it under mercies and Liberties, God forbid so great an opportunity as this for settling the Church and State upon the true Foundations of Liberty and Prosperity should be lost.
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O England, God hath done great things for thee; saved thee with a great Salvation; and he expects returns from thee suitable to thy great mercies and obligations.
O England, God hath done great things for thee; saved thee with a great Salvation; and he expects returns from thee suitable to thy great Mercies and obligations.
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(1) A National Reformation is now expected by the Lord, he hath strongly obliged us to it this day by so glorious and unparallel'd a National Salvation.
(1) A National Reformation is now expected by the Lord, he hath strongly obliged us to it this day by so glorious and unparalleled a National Salvation.
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should be a Land swarming in every part of it with prophane Swearers, filthy Adulterers, beastly Drunkards, and Heavendaring Atheists. Do we thus requite the Lord, Oh foolish People and unwise? thy God, O England is pleading with thee this day by the voice of mercy, drawing thee out of these puddles and pollutions by the Cords of Love,
should be a Land swarming in every part of it with profane Swearers, filthy Adulterers, beastly Drunkards, and Heavendaring Atheists. Do we thus requite the Lord, O foolish People and unwise? thy God, Oh England is pleading with thee this day by the voice of mercy, drawing thee out of these puddles and pollutions by the Cords of Love,
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O let the Groans and Cryes of oppressed Consciences be heard no more from hence-forth in England. Did not the Lord lately shake the Rod of our common Enemies over us all? Had we not an Ecclesiastical Court erected among us which made those to tremble, at whose Bars others had trembled.
Oh let the Groans and Cries of oppressed Consciences be herd no more from henceforth in England. Did not the Lord lately shake the Rod of our Common Enemies over us all? Had we not an Ecclesiastical Court erected among us which made those to tremble, At whose Bars Others had trembled.
surely he expects that those who have found mercy, should be ready to shew mercy, else we must expect he will make good his threatning against us, James 2.13. He shall have judgment without mercy that shewed no mercy;
surely he expects that those who have found mercy, should be ready to show mercy, Else we must expect he will make good his threatening against us, James 2.13. He shall have judgement without mercy that showed no mercy;
I never expect Union and Coalition betwixt the Godly and Ungodly, 'twill be as much as I can expect to see the wickedness of men restrain'd and curb'd by good Laws that they persecute not;
I never expect union and Coalition betwixt the Godly and Ungodly, it'll be as much as I can expect to see the wickedness of men restrained and curbed by good Laws that they persecute not;
'twill be a mercy they cannot afflict, whom they do not affect: but I should hope that in such a time as this, all that love the Lord Jesus in sincerity,
it'll be a mercy they cannot afflict, whom they do not affect: but I should hope that in such a time as this, all that love the Lord jesus in sincerity,
to open it let us consider, 1. What the Mercies were which are here called the beginnings of Mercy? 2. What the greater Mercies were, he expected beyond Jordan? 3. How the former strengthen Faith in Prayer for the latter? 4. Why the compleating of Mercies begun is so desireable to the Saints?
to open it let us Consider, 1. What the mercies were which Are Here called the beginnings of Mercy? 2. What the greater mercies were, he expected beyond Jordan? 3. How the former strengthen Faith in Prayer for the latter? 4. Why the completing of mercies begun is so desirable to the Saints?
in this Catalogue are to be placed all the mercies they had received for forty years, from the day they came out of Egypt, unto this great deliverance at Edrei inclusively.
in this Catalogue Are to be placed all the Mercies they had received for forty Years, from the day they Come out of Egypt, unto this great deliverance At Edrei inclusively.
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and an out-stretched Arm. This Deliverance from Egypt was a Pattern or Model of the future Deliverances of his Churches in New Testament days. Micah 7.15. According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt, will I shew unto him marvellous things.
and an outstretched Arm. This Deliverance from Egypt was a Pattern or Model of the future Deliverances of his Churches in New Testament days. micah 7.15. According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt, will I show unto him marvellous things.
Which seemeth to have Relation to the time of the Restitution, and saving of all Israel. After the manner of Egypt also hath God begun to save the Gentile Churches from Rome, which is Spiritually called Egypt, Rev. 11.8.
Which seems to have Relation to the time of the Restitution, and Saving of all Israel. After the manner of Egypt also hath God begun to save the Gentile Churches from Room, which is Spiritually called Egypt, Rev. 11.8.
And this begun Deliverance from the Mystical is greater than that from Literal Egypt, and so much greater, by how much Spiritual Bondage and Slavery of mens Souls, is worse than that on their bodies, the hand of God was evidently seen in that,
And this begun Deliverance from the Mystical is greater than that from Literal Egypt, and so much greater, by how much Spiritual Bondage and Slavery of men's Souls, is Worse than that on their bodies, the hand of God was evidently seen in that,
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And certainly it would furnish an admirable History of Providence, if the instances of God's Care over his poor scattered persecuted Saints were collected,
And Certainly it would furnish an admirable History of Providence, if the instances of God's Care over his poor scattered persecuted Saints were collected,
and how the Lord hath sustain'd them from the beginning of the Reformation, though none were suffered to buy or sell that received not the Mark of the beast in their Foreheads, or right hands. Rev. 13.17. their Enemies would have starved them, but their God hath wonderfully provided for them.
and how the Lord hath sustained them from the beginning of the Reformation, though none were suffered to buy or fell that received not the Mark of the beast in their Foreheads, or right hands. Rev. 13.17. their Enemies would have starved them, but their God hath wonderfully provided for them.
They built many Altars, and offered many Sacrifices, what would they not have done, to have gotten but a word or two out of God's mouth against his People? but their God was true and faithful to them,
They built many Altars, and offered many Sacrifices, what would they not have done, to have got but a word or two out of God's Mouth against his People? but their God was true and faithful to them,
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but still to their own cost, they forfeited their Lives and Lands by their quarrel with Israel. And now the last of those Kings and Kingdoms that opposed their passage, is fallen into the hands of Israel: These were the Mercies wherein God had begun to show his Greatness to Moses and his People,
but still to their own cost, they forfeited their Lives and Lands by their quarrel with Israel. And now the last of those Kings and Kingdoms that opposed their passage, is fallen into the hands of Israel: These were the mercies wherein God had begun to show his Greatness to Moses and his People,
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2. But what were the greater Mercies he expected beyond Jordan, which he so vehemently desires to see? and in comparison wherewith he stiles all these great things but the beginnings of Mercy? Certainly Moses expected better things than these,
2. But what were the greater mercies he expected beyond Jordan, which he so vehemently Desires to see? and in comparison wherewith he stile all these great things but the beginnings of Mercy? Certainly Moses expected better things than these,
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All that were born by the way were not Circumcised, Jos. 5.5. and for the Passeover we find but three of them celebrated all that space, the first in Egypt, Exod. 12. the second at Mount Sinai, Numb. 9. the third at Gilgal in Joshuah 's time, Jos. 5.10.
All that were born by the Way were not Circumcised, Jos. 5.5. and for the Passover we find but three of them celebrated all that Molle, the First in Egypt, Exod 12. the second At Mount Sinai, Numb. 9. the third At Gilgal in Joshua is time, Jos. 5.10.
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Have ye offered unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel? No they had not, at least not in the due order, as God required.
Have you offered unto me Sacrifices and offerings in the Wilderness forty Years, Oh house of Israel? No they had not, At least not in the due order, as God required.
and that after the due Order, for so Moses had told them, Deut. 12.8, 9. Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes;
and that After the due Order, for so Moses had told them, Deuteronomy 12.8, 9. You shall not do After all the things that we do Here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes;
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When they should be settled in Canaan, and the Ark find rest, Moses knew that all things should then be reduced to the Rule and Pattern God had given them.
When they should be settled in Canaan, and the Ark find rest, Moses knew that all things should then be reduced to the Rule and Pattern God had given them.
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(3.) But especially that which Moses desired to see in Canaan, was the fulfilling and accomplishment of the promises of God made to the Patriarchs, in the Faith and Comfort whereof they lived and died.
(3.) But especially that which Moses desired to see in Canaan, was the fulfilling and accomplishment of the promises of God made to the Patriarchs, in the Faith and Comfort whereof they lived and died.
and Lively Christians to spring up. Such as shall far excel those of this drowsie, lukewarm Generation, according to that promise: Isa. 60.21. Thy people also shall be all righteous.
and Lively Christians to spring up. Such as shall Far excel those of this drowsy, lukewarm Generation, according to that promise: Isaiah 60.21. Thy people also shall be all righteous.
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a tender Conscience hath cast men upon great difficulties to preserve it, but the dayes are coming when God will give his Churches rest, either by the Conversion,
a tender Conscience hath cast men upon great difficulties to preserve it, but the days Are coming when God will give his Churches rest, either by the Conversion,
or restraint of all its Enemies: the wolf shall lye down with the lamb. Antipathies shall be deposed, Isa. 11.6. not a pricking Briar or grieving Thorn, that shall not be rooted up, Ezek. 28.24.
or restraint of all its Enemies: the wolf shall lie down with the lamb. Antipathies shall be deposed, Isaiah 11.6. not a pricking Briar or grieving Thorn, that shall not be rooted up, Ezekiel 28.24.
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'Tis a sore plague and judgement upon the World, when men shall be set over the people, that are ignorant of Regeneration, Strangers and Enemies to practical Holiness;
It's a soar plague and judgement upon the World, when men shall be Set over the people, that Are ignorant of Regeneration, Strangers and Enemies to practical Holiness;
Men that break their prophane Jests upon the very Spirit of Prayer. but these unclean Spirits shall pass out of the Land, Zech. 13.2. O what a good riddance will this be!
Men that break their profane Jests upon the very Spirit of Prayer. but these unclean Spirits shall pass out of the Land, Zechariah 13.2. O what a good riddance will this be!
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(5.) The purity of Ordinances and Officers in the Church, the whole Worship and Oeconomy of the Church measured by the Scripture Reed, according to Rev. 11.1, 2. and Ezek. 43.11. all reduced to the pure primitive Rule and Standard, which will discover and correct the oblique and corruptive superadditions of men.
(5.) The purity of Ordinances and Officers in the Church, the Whole Worship and Oeconomy of the Church measured by the Scripture Reed, according to Rev. 11.1, 2. and Ezekiel 43.11. all reduced to the pure primitive Rule and Standard, which will discover and correct the oblique and corruptive superadditions of men.
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There is an appointed or set time for the Churches Deliverance now, as well as for theirs out of Egypt; that was called the time of the promise, Acts 7.17. Deliverance can neither come before it, nor will it linger, when that time is fully come.
There is an appointed or Set time for the Churches Deliverance now, as well as for theirs out of Egypt; that was called the time of the promise, Acts 7.17. Deliverance can neither come before it, nor will it linger, when that time is Fully come.
Now, it is a singular encouragement in Prayer, when we know, or can but probably conjecture that the time is near for the accomplishment and performance of those very promised Mercies we pray for.
Now, it is a singular encouragement in Prayer, when we know, or can but probably conjecture that the time is near for the accomplishment and performance of those very promised mercies we pray for.
As we see in Daniel, Chap. 9.2, 3. when Daniel understood by searching and studying the Sacred Records, such Prophesies as that Jer. 25.11, 12. that the time foreset was near at an end,
As we see in daniel, Chap. 9.2, 3. when daniel understood by searching and studying the Sacred Records, such prophecies as that Jer. 25.11, 12. that the time foreset was near At an end,
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even at the door? 'Tis near 1260 years since Christ turned up her Glass, and you see this day all things working towards the accomplishment of the written Word.
even At the door? It's near 1260 Years since christ turned up her Glass, and you see this day all things working towards the accomplishment of the written Word.
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because that time is the time of finding a proper and acceptable Season; as it is Psal. 32.6. For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee, in a time when thou mayest be found.
Because that time is the time of finding a proper and acceptable Season; as it is Psalm 32.6. For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee, in a time when thou Mayest be found.
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(4.) Manifold and weighty are the Reasons and Motives that should fully engage the most fervent desires and Prayers of all the Saints to see the full Deliverance of Sion; and to pass over Jordan, to behold that goodly Mountain and Lebanon. I mean those six glorious Mercies and Priviledges before-mentioned.
(4.) Manifold and weighty Are the Reasons and Motives that should Fully engage the most fervent Desires and Prayers of all the Saints to see the full Deliverance of Sion; and to pass over Jordan, to behold that goodly Mountain and Lebanon. I mean those six glorious mercies and Privileges beforementioned.
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and answerable to the strength of their Love, is the fervor of their Desires. 'Tis said Psal. 102.16. When the Lord shall build up Sion, he shall appear in his glory.
and answerable to the strength of their Love, is the fervor of their Desires. It's said Psalm 102.16. When the Lord shall built up Sion, he shall appear in his glory.
and there was seen in his Temple the Ark of his Testament, &c. as it was an exceeding joy to the Godly in Israel, when good Josiah came to the Crown, to see the Temple opened, which had been neglected in the dayes of his predecessors Manasseh and Amon, in whose Reigns the Book of the Law had lain in the rubbish,
and there was seen in his Temple the Ark of his Testament, etc. as it was an exceeding joy to the Godly in Israel, when good Josiah Come to the Crown, to see the Temple opened, which had been neglected in the days of his predecessors Manasses and Amon, in whose Reigns the Book of the Law had lain in the rubbish,
so it cannot but ravish a gracious heart with singular delight and joy, to see the pure Primitive Worship of God restored to its first Purity and Glory:
so it cannot but ravish a gracious heart with singular delight and joy, to see the pure Primitive Worship of God restored to its First Purity and Glory:
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because the Glory of Christ is so much interested and concerned therein. Secondly, Their love to the Church, of which they are Members makes this greatly desirable.
Because the Glory of christ is so much interested and concerned therein. Secondly, Their love to the Church, of which they Are Members makes this greatly desirable.
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Moses was a Man who excelled in love to the Church, witness that transcendent rapture of his, Exod. 32.32. but though he be scarcely imitable therein, yet every real Christian doth in his right frame prefer Jerusalem to his chief joy.
Moses was a Man who excelled in love to the Church, witness that transcendent rapture of his, Exod 32.32. but though he be scarcely imitable therein, yet every real Christian does in his right frame prefer Jerusalem to his chief joy.
until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness; and the salvation of it as a lamp that burneth: So again, Psal. 122.8. For my brethren, my companions sake I will now say, peace be within thee:
until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness; and the salvation of it as a lamp that burns: So again, Psalm 122.8. For my brothers, my Sodales sake I will now say, peace be within thee:
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So many Millions bowing down to Idols; the dark places of the Earth, are full of the habitations of Cruelty, Psal. 74.20. the sight of precious Souls perishing for want of the Word, made the bowels of the Compassionate Redeemer to yearn within him, Matth. 9.36. and the same consideration and occasion cannot but affect and melt every Soul in which is the Spirit of Christ, proportionable to the compassions Men have for the miseries of the perishing World, will their desires be for the enlarging and perfecting of Gospel Priviledges and Mercies.
So many Millions bowing down to Idols; the dark places of the Earth, Are full of the habitations of Cruelty, Psalm 74.20. the sighed of precious Souls perishing for want of the Word, made the bowels of the Compassionate Redeemer to yearn within him, Matthew 9.36. and the same consideration and occasion cannot but affect and melt every Soul in which is the Spirit of christ, proportionable to the compassions Men have for the misery's of the perishing World, will their Desires be for the enlarging and perfecting of Gospel Privileges and mercies.
For what is there in this World more pleasant to a Christian, than to see Christ walking amidst the Golden Candlesticks? The peaceful and sweet enjoyment of God in his pure Ordinances? Psal. 27.4.
For what is there in this World more pleasant to a Christian, than to see christ walking amid the Golden Candlesticks? The peaceful and sweet enjoyment of God in his pure Ordinances? Psalm 27.4.
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my Life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my Life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
Now all these desirable things cannot be enjoyed in any eminent degree on this side Jordan, I mean till the great promises now near their birth, be accomplished.
Now all these desirable things cannot be enjoyed in any eminent degree on this side Jordan, I mean till the great promises now near their birth, be accomplished.
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What madness was here? Could they think God would divide the Red Sea for them in their return to Egypt, as he did at their departure thence? Or that they should find such welcome in Egypt, which they had deserted, disobliged,
What madness was Here? Could they think God would divide the Read Sea for them in their return to Egypt, as he did At their departure thence? Or that they should find such welcome in Egypt, which they had deserted, disobliged,
and is it nothing in your eyes this day, to behold the Worship of God at liberty? Yea, to see the success of the Gospel, in the bringing home of many Souls to Christ? The fears of Popery vanished? The Witnesses risen, the tenth part of the City fallen,
and is it nothing in your eyes this day, to behold the Worship of God At liberty? Yea, to see the success of the Gospel, in the bringing home of many Souls to christ? The fears of Popery vanished? The Witnesses risen, the tenth part of the city fallen,
(1.) Take heed of provoking God in the way. Moses did so, and for that was shut out of the good Land, Numb. 20.12. his heedlesness of the Command, deprived him of the good of the promise.
(1.) Take heed of provoking God in the Way. Moses did so, and for that was shut out of the good Land, Numb. 20.12. his heedlessness of the Command, deprived him of the good of the promise.
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Unbelief, Murmuring, and Idolatry shut out many thousands of them that came out of Egypt, and for those Sins their Carkasses fell in the Wilderness. 1 Cor. 10.6, 7, 8, 9, 10. And these are our Examples, not for imitation, but caution.
Unbelief, Murmuring, and Idolatry shut out many thousands of them that Come out of Egypt, and for those Sins their Carcases fell in the Wilderness. 1 Cor. 10.6, 7, 8, 9, 10. And these Are our Examples, not for imitation, but caution.
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for one Mercy can never be pleaded as an Argument to obtain another, if it be abused and trampled under feet: So Jos. 23.15. and Jude 12. (2.) Be not discouraged if you should meet with some difficulties, even on the borders of the Land of Promise.
for one Mercy can never be pleaded as an Argument to obtain Another, if it be abused and trampled under feet: So Jos. 23.15. and U^de 12. (2.) Be not discouraged if you should meet with Some difficulties, even on the borders of the Land of Promise.
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but let not our Faith be stagger'd, for look as the Ark of the Covenant stood in the midst of Jordan to secure the Tribes in their passage through it, Jos. 3.8. so doth the promise stand this day in the midst of Mystical Jordan, I mean the Dangers and Troubles of the Church to secure its passage through them all.
but let not our Faith be staggered, for look as the Ark of the Covenant stood in the midst of Jordan to secure the Tribes in their passage through it, Jos. 3.8. so does the promise stand this day in the midst of Mystical Jordan, I mean the Dangers and Troubles of the Church to secure its passage through them all.
The whole space of time from the first to the second coming of Christ, is by the Prophets called one day, Zech. 14.7. and the greatest part of this long day, very doubtful and changeable;
The Whole Molle of time from the First to the second coming of christ, is by the prophets called one day, Zechariah 14.7. and the greatest part of this long day, very doubtful and changeable;
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all Nations shall be in Arms; neighbouring Cities shall war upon each other; then shall slaughters be in all the World, mowing down all like an harvest;
all nations shall be in Arms; neighbouring Cities shall war upon each other; then shall slaughters be in all the World, mowing down all like an harvest;
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I tremble to speak it, (but it must be spoken, for it shall surely come to pass) that the Roman name by which the World is now ruled, shall be taken away from the Earth.
I tremble to speak it, (but it must be spoken, for it shall surely come to pass) that the Roman name by which the World is now ruled, shall be taken away from the Earth.
and seeing we look for such things, oh what manner of persons ought we to be! 2 Pet. 3.11. You that are Parents, how are you concerned not only for your selves, but for the Religious Education of your Children.
and seeing we look for such things, o what manner of Persons ought we to be! 2 Pet. 3.11. You that Are Parents, how Are you concerned not only for your selves, but for the Religious Education of your Children.
Holiness to the Lord shall be upon the bells of the Horses, Zech. 14.20. That is, Husbandmen shall have their Hearts in Heaven, whilst their Hands are on the Plow.
Holiness to the Lord shall be upon the Bells' of the Horses, Zechariah 14.20. That is, Husbandmen shall have their Hearts in Heaven, while their Hands Are on the Blow.
(1.) Pray for your Rulers, that God would make Kings to be Nursing-Fathers, and Queens Nursing-Mothers to the Church, according to that promise, Isa. 49.23. That he would preserve and secure the heart of the King by his Wisdom and Fear from those dangerous Temptations and Snares that surround the Throne.
(1.) prey for your Rulers, that God would make Kings to be Nursing fathers, and Queen's Nursing mothers to the Church, according to that promise, Isaiah 49.23. That he would preserve and secure the heart of the King by his Wisdom and fear from those dangerous Temptations and Snares that surround the Throne.
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Be not Murmurers, as the ungrateful Israelites were, 1 Cor. 10.10. understand and value the Mercies you enjoy under the Government, and bless God for them;
Be not Murmurers, as the ungrateful Israelites were, 1 Cor. 10.10. understand and valve the mercies you enjoy under the Government, and bless God for them;
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(3.) Take heed to order your Conversations aright, let not your irreligious lives make the solemn Religious Duties of this day to blush. Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth me;
(3.) Take heed to order your Conversations aright, let not your irreligious lives make the solemn Religious Duties of this day to blush. Whoso Offereth praise, Glorifieth me;
