And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none:
And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none:
THE Prophet Ezekiel was one of the first Captivity under Nebuchadnezer, carried to Chaldea with King Jehojakin: He prophesied therefore in the most degenerate times of that people:
THE Prophet Ezekielem was one of the First Captivity under Nebuchadnezzar, carried to Chaldea with King Jehoiachin: He prophesied Therefore in the most degenerate times of that people:
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The matter of the Chapter consists of a particular enumeration of their grievous sins, and denunciation of Judgment against them for that reason This is delivered in three distinct Prophesies;
The matter of the Chapter consists of a particular enumeration of their grievous Sins, and denunciation of Judgement against them for that reason This is Delivered in three distinct prophecies;
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2. The prevalency of sin in all orders of men, with an enumeration of the most prevailing abominations; in the Prophets, ver. 25.28. in the Priests, ver. 26. in the Prince, ver. 27. in the body of the People, ver. 29. Apostacy was become universal.
2. The prevalency of since in all order of men, with an enumeration of the most prevailing abominations; in the prophets, ver. 25.28. in the Priests, ver. 26. in the Prince, ver. 27. in the body of the People, ver. 29. Apostasy was become universal.
II. The Judgement it self, which is declared as an Effect from these causes, and by them vindicated to be just and equal, ver. 31. our Translation reads it in the preter Tense,
II The Judgement it self, which is declared as an Effect from these Causes, and by them vindicated to be just and equal, ver. 31. our translation reads it in the preter Tense,
In the Hebr. the first Verb is in the future, the other two in the preter; but the one is used frequently for the other in Prophetical Scriptures, God often speaks of what he will do,
In the Hebrew the First Verb is in the future, the other two in the preter; but the one is used frequently for the other in Prophetical Scriptures, God often speaks of what he will do,
The words of our Text render us the next and immediate Reason of Judahs destruction, viz. there were none found in it to turn away the wrath of God from it, no not one: the words clearly hold out unto us these three things.
The words of our Text render us the next and immediate Reason of Judahs destruction, viz. there were none found in it to turn away the wrath of God from it, no not one: the words clearly hold out unto us these three things.
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This Hedge then of which our Text speaks, is the gracious promise and Providence whereby God a•fords divine protection unto a people that are in visible Covenant with him.
This Hedge then of which our Text speaks, is the gracious promise and Providence whereby God a•fords divine protection unto a people that Are in visible Covenant with him.
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it is translated by a more general word, as Fence, Psal. 62.3. You are as a tottering Fence, and a wall, Numb. 22.24. A wall being on the one side, &c. the Church is Gods Vineyard, and he hedgeth it in.
it is translated by a more general word, as Fence, Psalm 62.3. You Are as a tottering Fence, and a wall, Numb. 22.24. A wall being on the one side, etc. the Church is God's Vineyard, and he hedgeth it in.
when a people are in Covenant with God, he looks upon them as his own, and he promiseth or engageth to them his fa•our, provided they keep Covenant with him:
when a people Are in Covenant with God, he looks upon them as his own, and he promises or engageth to them his fa•our, provided they keep Covenant with him:
now this hedge of the Covenant distinguisheth between the Church and the world, and therefore we shall find that the people of God in visible Covenant are said to be a people seperated, 1 King. 8.53. Thou didst seperate them from all the people of the Earth to be thine Inheritance:
now this hedge of the Covenant Distinguisheth between the Church and the world, and Therefore we shall find that the people of God in visible Covenant Are said to be a people separated, 1 King. 8.53. Thou didst separate them from all the people of the Earth to be thine Inheritance:
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2. By his providential care of them, looking after them, watching over them for good, defending them and keeping off evil from them, the Pillars of Cloud and fire in the Wilderness, which stood over the Camp of I•rael, were Emblems of this protecting providence,
2. By his providential care of them, looking After them, watching over them for good, defending them and keeping off evil from them, the Pillars of Cloud and fire in the Wilderness, which stood over the Camp of I•rael, were Emblems of this protecting providence,
and when God planted his Vineyard, i. e. his Church in the Land of Canaan, it is said, he senced it, Isai. 5.2. and what is this Fence, but his vigilant and powerful defence? So it is expounded, Chap. 27.3. I will keep it night and day:
and when God planted his Vineyard, i. e. his Church in the Land of Canaan, it is said, he sensed it, Isaiah 5.2. and what is this Fence, but his vigilant and powerful defence? So it is expounded, Chap. 27.3. I will keep it night and day:
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Now this Gap which is under cons•deration, is a way that is opened to let in the Judgements of God upon a people, which could find no way in as long as the H••• was kept up,
Now this Gap which is under cons•deration, is a Way that is opened to let in the Judgments of God upon a people, which could find no Way in as long as the H••• was kept up,
and suspend his protecting providence which was their safety, so that either man may be said to make a Gap, or else it may be said of God that he doth it.
and suspend his protecting providence which was their safety, so that either man may be said to make a Gap, or Else it may be said of God that he does it.
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Isai. 1.19, 20. If ye be willing and obedient ye shall eat the fruit of the Land, &c. God hath promised that as long as they do well, it shall go well with them:
Isaiah 1.19, 20. If you be willing and obedient you shall eat the fruit of the Land, etc. God hath promised that as long as they do well, it shall go well with them:
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by maintaini•g the honour of God, they maintain the peace and prosperity of a people: whiles Joash doth well, in the dayes of Jehojadah, Israel prospers:
by maintaini•g the honour of God, they maintain the peace and Prosperity of a people: while Joash does well, in the days of Jehoiada, Israel prospers:
and thus you shall find God made a Gap in Judah, by taking away men of place and worth from among them, Isai. 3.2, 3. 2. When God leavs good Rulers to themselves, and to act their own corruptions:
and thus you shall find God made a Gap in Judah, by taking away men of place and worth from among them, Isaiah 3.2, 3. 2. When God leaves good Rulers to themselves, and to act their own corruptions:
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thus Eli 's neglect to punish his sons for their horrible crimes, made a gaping breach upon •srael, 1 Sam. 2.30.3.11. or to some great fall, whereby Gods name is highly dishonoured, thus David by his sinful numbring of the people, opened a way to the devouring plague:
thus Eli is neglect to Punish his Sons for their horrible crimes, made a gaping breach upon •srael, 1 Sam. 2.30.3.11. or to Some great fallen, whereby God's name is highly dishonoured, thus David by his sinful numbering of the people, opened a Way to the devouring plague:
3. When God doth Judicially give up a people to sin, and this is usually a consequent of some former Apostacyes, of which they would not be convinced,
3. When God does Judicially give up a people to since, and this is usually a consequent of Some former Apostacyes, of which they would not be convinced,
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When Jacob travelled through Canaan, God put a fear into the Inhabitants of the Land, that they durst not pursue after him, this was a Fence to Jacob, it was his security:
When Jacob traveled through Canaan, God put a Fear into the Inhabitants of the Land, that they durst not pursue After him, this was a Fence to Jacob, it was his security:
1. To make up the hedge intimates a taking away the provoking cause, which being removed, according to the tenor of the Covenant of Gods free grace, the breach which a people have made upon themselves by their sin, is repaired:
1. To make up the hedge intimates a taking away the provoking cause, which being removed, according to the tenor of the Covenant of God's free grace, the breach which a people have made upon themselves by their since, is repaired:
yea & by this means also are the breaches that God hath made repaired, because Gods anger being now turned away from his people, he is reconciled to them again in Jesus Christ,
yea & by this means also Are the Breaches that God hath made repaired, Because God's anger being now turned away from his people, he is reconciled to them again in jesus christ,
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and doe powerfully put them in execution, and prosecute them with zeal and resolution to effect, in this way the hedge is made up, and its breaches repaired.
and do powerfully put them in execution, and prosecute them with zeal and resolution to Effect, in this Way the hedge is made up, and its Breaches repaired.
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when there are those, who though they cannot doe what they would in Reformation, yet doe the utmost they can both with God, and with a revolting people;
when there Are those, who though they cannot do what they would in Reformation, yet do the utmost they can both with God, and with a revolting people;
Answ. Out of question there were at this time many pious, truly godly, and sincere ones in Judeah, and they were such as God took special notice of, such as mourned for the iniquity and abominations of the times and places,
Answer Out of question there were At this time many pious, truly godly, and sincere ones in Judea, and they were such as God took special notice of, such as mourned for the iniquity and abominations of the times and places,
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the destroying Angel must suspend doing Execution, till these had a mark set upon them for deliverance, Ezek. 9. begin. but every good man is not a man that can make up the breach;
the destroying Angel must suspend doing Execution, till these had a mark Set upon them for deliverance, Ezekiel 9. begin. but every good man is not a man that can make up the breach;
men that are in place of power have very great advantages in their hands, if they have but a heart, to do much for a peoples welfare, which private men have no opportunity of doing:
men that Are in place of power have very great advantages in their hands, if they have but a heart, to do much for a peoples welfare, which private men have no opportunity of doing:
when the body of a people, and all orders have corrupted themselves, he that will hazard himself in so difficult and unthankful a work as that of making up the breach,
when the body of a people, and all order have corrupted themselves, he that will hazard himself in so difficult and unthankful a work as that of making up the breach,
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there are so many Temptations in it, and so strong to bias and turn him out of this course, that if true grace ballance not, self Interest will hazard to prevail:
there Are so many Temptations in it, and so strong to bias and turn him out of this course, that if true grace balance not, self Interest will hazard to prevail:
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but all Arguments to move him to desi•t, And therefore we shall find that when God promiseth unto Israel a blessing in a King, he engageth to give them a man after his own heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. 3. He must be a publick spirited man, such an one as Nehemiah was, Neh. 2.10 It grieved them exceedingly that there was a man come to seek the welfare of the Children of Israel:
but all Arguments to move him to desi•t, And Therefore we shall find that when God promises unto Israel a blessing in a King, he engageth to give them a man After his own heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. 3. He must be a public spirited man, such an one as Nehemiah was, Neh 2.10 It grieved them exceedingly that there was a man come to seek the welfare of the Children of Israel:
How else shall they know what is their own proper duty incumbent on them, and the particular work which belongs to their Generation, to be serviceable to God and his people in:
How Else shall they know what is their own proper duty incumbent on them, and the particular work which belongs to their Generation, to be serviceable to God and his people in:
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or they suffer reproach, &c. I do not deny, but believe, that it is a point of Christian prudence in any Rulers, to know what cannot be done at present,
or they suffer reproach, etc. I do not deny, but believe, that it is a point of Christian prudence in any Rulers, to know what cannot be done At present,
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and hence will goe no further then what may gratifie mens corruptions, nor doe more than the spirits of an apostate people are willing to bear, will rather connive at sin,
and hence will go no further then what may gratify men's corruptions, nor doe more than the spirits of an apostate people Are willing to bear, will rather connive At since,
then lose the love of sinners, these are not men for the Gap, they will never be acknowledged by God to be among the number of those that make up the hedge:
then loose the love of Sinners, these Are not men for the Gap, they will never be acknowledged by God to be among the number of those that make up the hedge:
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6. He must be a man of Courage and undaunted resolution, he must be like Jeremiah, a man made up of brass and iron: Ier. 1.18. I have made thee an iron Pillar, and brazen wall against this People.
6. He must be a man of Courage and undaunted resolution, he must be like Jeremiah, a man made up of brass and iron: Jeremiah 1.18. I have made thee an iron Pillar, and brazen wall against this People.
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but stood upon the credit of his Religion, and God, Neh. 6.11. Shall such a man as I flee? he that makes up breaches in times of great Apostacies shall find it to flesh and blood a discouraging work, he shall have his heart and hands full;
but stood upon the credit of his Religion, and God, Neh 6.11. Shall such a man as I flee? he that makes up Breaches in times of great Apostasies shall find it to Flesh and blood a discouraging work, he shall have his heart and hands full;
such a man was Iosiah, and God bestowed a blessing upon him for it, 2 Chron. 34.27, because thy heart was tender, &c. when he heard the book of the Law read,
such a man was Josiah, and God bestowed a blessing upon him for it, 2 Chronicles 34.27, Because thy heart was tender, etc. when he herd the book of the Law read,
it is not enough to enact Orders, or give them a civil Sanction, but care must be taken that they be put in Execution, else they are but a mock of Reformation,
it is not enough to enact Order, or give them a civil Sanction, but care must be taken that they be put in Execution, Else they Are but a mock of Reformation,
Gods beginning lighter strokes upon a revolting people, are probationary, to see if there be any sparks of such a Spirit to be found in those that are Rulers,
God's beginning lighter Strokes upon a revolting people, Are probationary, to see if there be any sparks of such a Spirit to be found in those that Are Rulers,
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In summe, when Rulers in Common-wealth and Church are not such men, there are none at all, it exceeds the advantage of men in a private Capacity to be so;
In sum, when Rulers in Commonwealth and Church Are not such men, there Are none At all, it exceeds the advantage of men in a private Capacity to be so;
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if therefore they are thus neglected, breaches will no doubt grow wider every day, and new breaches will be dayly made, by renewed provocations the Gap will be laid wide open,
if Therefore they Are thus neglected, Breaches will no doubt grow wider every day, and new Breaches will be daily made, by renewed provocations the Gap will be laid wide open,
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1. That which God expects of a people whom he takes to be a vineyard of his own, is, that they should bring forth fruit to his glory. Isa. 43.21. This people have I formed. [ i. e.
1. That which God expects of a people whom he Takes to be a vineyard of his own, is, that they should bring forth fruit to his glory. Isaiah 43.21. This people have I formed. [ i. e.
agen moulded into a people, or Civil and Church polity ] for my self, they shall shew forth my praise. And Cap. 5.2. He looked that his Vineyard should yield grapes.
again moulded into a people, or Civil and Church polity ] for my self, they shall show forth my praise. And Cap. 5.2. He looked that his Vineyard should yield grapes.
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he therefore when he had told Israel what he had done for them, also declares what it was that he expected from them. Deut. 7.11, 8.12.10.12. 2. When a People instead of bringing forth fruits of holiness, fructifie and abound in wickedness, they frustrate Gods just expectations:
he Therefore when he had told Israel what he had done for them, also declares what it was that he expected from them. Deuteronomy 7.11, 8.12.10.12. 2. When a People instead of bringing forth fruits of holiness, fructify and abound in wickedness, they frustrate God's just Expectations:
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like a garden plentifull only in weeds, though sown with herbs, like a Vineyard of wild sower grapes, what advantage hath the owner by such fruits? It answers not his cost of fencing and 〈 … 〉. See for this Isa. 5.3. 3. Hence the Apostacy of a Covenant people must needs be a grievous provocation:
like a garden plentiful only in weeds, though sown with herbs, like a Vineyard of wild sour grapes, what advantage hath the owner by such fruits? It answers not his cost of fencing and 〈 … 〉. See for this Isaiah 5.3. 3. Hence the Apostasy of a Covenant people must needs be a grievous provocation:
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but for a fig-tree in a vineyard that is under fence and manuring, to be fruitless, this is matter of just displeasure, the husband-man past a deserved sentence, Luk. 13.7. Cut it down, why cumbers it the ground.
but for a Fig tree in a vineyard that is under fence and manuring, to be fruitless, this is matter of just displeasure, the husbandman passed a deserved sentence, Luk. 13.7. cut it down, why cumbers it the ground.
God speaks of such a thing as if he were amused at it, or could not tell what to make of such a thing as that, Jer. 2.21. that a noble plant should so degenerate.
God speaks of such a thing as if he were amused At it, or could not tell what to make of such a thing as that, Jer. 2.21. that a noble plant should so degenerate.
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for the general Reformation of a corrupted people is a great work, and cannot ordinarily, be carryed on without the eminent zeal and forwardness of Leaders.
for the general Reformation of a corrupted people is a great work, and cannot ordinarily, be carried on without the eminent zeal and forwardness of Leaders.
God discovers much of his own mind and purpose by this matter, and where he spirits none to the proper work of declining times, he may wait a while in patience,
God discovers much of his own mind and purpose by this matter, and where he spirits none to the proper work of declining times, he may wait a while in patience,
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and procrastinate his wrath, but if there be no remedy, if there be none to heal the wound, what remains but amputation? a hopeless people are cast in Law, they are plants that do but burden the Earth they grow on,
and procrastinate his wrath, but if there be no remedy, if there be none to heal the wound, what remains but amputation? a hopeless people Are cast in Law, they Are plants that do but burden the Earth they grow on,
and the want of them declares any people miserable, both Hiram, and the Queen of Sheba could see and did acknowledge that, that God therefore chose Solomon to be King,
and the want of them declares any people miserable, both Hiram, and the Queen of Sheba could see and did acknowledge that, that God Therefore chosen Solomon to be King,
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because he loved Israel, 2 Chron. 2.11. 1 King. 10.9. 2. That whatsoever may tend to the prevention or removal of the Judgements of God, is a part of the duty incumbent upon Rulers.
Because he loved Israel, 2 Chronicles 2.11. 1 King. 10.9. 2. That whatsoever may tend to the prevention or removal of the Judgments of God, is a part of the duty incumbent upon Rulers.
but ought to be regardless of those things which do more immediately concern this glory of his? or shall we think that if they let Judgment come at these breaches,
but ought to be regardless of those things which do more immediately concern this glory of his? or shall we think that if they let Judgement come At these Breaches,
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and put not forth their authority to stop them, they shall not be charged for the neglect of a duty necessary for the peace and prosperity of their people?
and put not forth their Authority to stop them, they shall not be charged for the neglect of a duty necessary for the peace and Prosperity of their people?
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Sad changes many times are the product of such a providence, what was it that occasioned this doleful condition of Judah mentioned in our text? why, good Josiah was gone, that great stickler for God, and mender of Jerusalems hedge:
Sad changes many times Are the product of such a providence, what was it that occasioned this doleful condition of Judah mentioned in our text? why, good Josiah was gone, that great stickler for God, and mender of Jerusalems hedge:
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yet he did nothing in the gap, except it were to make it wider: wickedness and profaness might sit in the gate, & ride in the streets unpunished; now Desolation comes.
yet he did nothing in the gap, except it were to make it wider: wickedness and profaneness might fit in the gate, & ride in the streets unpunished; now Desolation comes.
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But when wickedness is exalted, and sin gets head, when mens corruptions grow powerfull, he must be a man indeed, one of a thousand, singularly spirited by God, that is able to manage affairs for Gods glory,
But when wickedness is exalted, and since gets head, when men's corruptions grow powerful, he must be a man indeed, one of a thousand, singularly spirited by God, that is able to manage affairs for God's glory,
1. It ma• call us into the dust and mourning at remembrance or consideration of the displeasure of God which is out against us upon this account, in the loss of so many,
1. It ma• call us into the dust and mourning At remembrance or consideration of the displeasure of God which is out against us upon this account, in the loss of so many,
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and at such a juncture of time, that might have been truly styled men that stood in the Gap. The present solemn stroke of divine displeasure in the death or that honourable Personage, whom I lament, not only for private respects (which claim it) but as he was a man publickly both great and good, pointed me to this present discourse,
and At such a juncture of time, that might have been truly styled men that stood in the Gap. The present solemn stroke of divine displeasure in the death or that honourable Personage, whom I lament, not only for private respects (which claim it) but as he was a man publicly both great and good, pointed me to this present discourse,
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and due allowance of Charity granted to men labouring in their clay Tabernacle with a body of death, which the best of men have alwayes needed to cloak their imperfections, (and a David without it, would have past an harsh censure) they were men of singular worth & eminency:
and due allowance of Charity granted to men labouring in their clay Tabernacle with a body of death, which the best of men have always needed to cloak their imperfections, (and a David without it, would have passed an harsh censure) they were men of singular worth & eminency:
what shall I say more? they were men ready to set their hands to repair our Hedge, and hazard themselves to stand in the Gap: men willing to sacrifice their lives for the publick weal and safety of this people;
what shall I say more? they were men ready to Set their hands to repair our Hedge, and hazard themselves to stand in the Gap: men willing to sacrifice their lives for the public weal and safety of this people;
when good men are taken away in an evil day it doubles the misery, and such is the present case, it is a time wherein there was never more need of them:
when good men Are taken away in an evil day it doubles the misery, and such is the present case, it is a time wherein there was never more need of them:
how low hath the sickness brought us? what a breach hath been made upon our quiet by the secret plots and contrivances of Enemies abroad against us? heart divisions among us are rents exposing us, not a little to be made a prey to others:
how low hath the sickness brought us? what a breach hath been made upon our quiet by the secret plots and contrivances of Enemies abroad against us? heart divisions among us Are rends exposing us, not a little to be made a prey to Others:
wantonness, pride, and profaneness have gained a general liking, and how broke they in, but at some great hole in the wall? here was a great work to do, to repair all these breaches,
wantonness, pride, and profaneness have gained a general liking, and how broke they in, but At Some great hold in the wall? Here was a great work to do, to repair all these Breaches,
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such wounds are like the cutting off the hands of a people, yea, stopping their breath, we have so many the fewer intercessors for us at the throne of grace;
such wounds Are like the cutting off the hands of a people, yea, stopping their breath, we have so many the fewer intercessors for us At the throne of grace;
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The Lord be blessed that we have a Remnant of worthy Patriots, whose fidelity and godly zeal hath born witness that they are men for the Gap: and were not this our hope under God, we were indeed a very miserable people,
The Lord be blessed that we have a Remnant of worthy Patriots, whose Fidis and godly zeal hath born witness that they Are men for the Gap: and were not this our hope under God, we were indeed a very miserable people,
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nay, may be ready to say, as some have not spared to do when they were alive, that they were the troublers of Israel, that their zeal against sin hath brought Gods Judgements upon the Land,
nay, may be ready to say, as Some have not spared to do when they were alive, that they were the troublers of Israel, that their zeal against since hath brought God's Judgments upon the Land,
and bespatter their names with odious & slaunderous scandals Yet let me assure you in a word of truth, that you need not make such hast to be rid of them, God is doing the work fast enough,
and bespatter their names with odious & slanderous scandals Yet let me assure you in a word of truth, that you need not make such haste to be rid of them, God is doing the work fast enough,
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and when God looks into the Gap, and sees none standing there, thou shalt then know to thy cost, what those were worth, whom thou hast now not only despised, but hated.
and when God looks into the Gap, and sees none standing there, thou shalt then know to thy cost, what those were worth, whom thou hast now not only despised, but hated.
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God grant we may now humble our selves under his mighty hand, else methinks I foresee the day when we shall have opportunity to bewail our own madness,
God grant we may now humble our selves under his mighty hand, Else methinks I foresee the day when we shall have opportunity to bewail our own madness,
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2. It directs us what to pray for, if we desire the healing and prosperity of the land, i. e. That God would be pleased when he looks for men in the Gap, to find some there;
2. It directs us what to pray for, if we desire the healing and Prosperity of the land, i. e. That God would be pleased when he looks for men in the Gap, to find Some there;
and also that he would from time to time pour out of his Spirit upon such as shall stand up to bear rule, that they may have a Moses 's, a Phinebas 's, a Davids, an Hezekiah 's, a Josiah 's heart:
and also that he would from time to time pour out of his Spirit upon such as shall stand up to bear Rule, that they may have a Moses is, a Phinebas is, a Davids, an Hezekiah is, a Josiah is heart:
It was Moses his prayer when he was to dye, that God would bestow a man upon his people Israel, Numb. 27.16, 17. We should pray down z•al for the glory of God,
It was Moses his prayer when he was to die, that God would bestow a man upon his people Israel, Numb. 27.16, 17. We should pray down z•al for the glory of God,
3. It may direct you what manner of men to make choise of to bear rule over their Brethren, i. e. Such as are most likely to make up the hedge, and stand in gap;
3. It may Direct you what manner of men to make choice of to bear Rule over their Brothers, i. e. Such as Are most likely to make up the hedge, and stand in gap;
how our spirits are divided, and we bandied into sactions each studying and contriving how to advance the interest of their own particular designs, and promove their own cause;
how our spirits Are divided, and we bandied into sanctions each studying and contriving how to advance the Interest of their own particular designs, and promove their own cause;
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but only as a well wisher to the peace & prosperity of our Jerusalem, I would crave of all faithful ones, prudently and d•liberately to consider the times,
but only as a well wisher to the peace & Prosperity of our Jerusalem, I would crave of all faithful ones, prudently and d•liberately to Consider the times,
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We are a sick people, the Symptoms are visible and manifest, and if we do indeed consult our own health, it ought to be our care to seek the chiefest and ablest Physitians:
We Are a sick people, the Symptoms Are visible and manifest, and if we do indeed consult our own health, it ought to be our care to seek the chiefest and Ablest Physicians:
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and if you will have Mountebanks take you in hand, that will heal the wounds slightly, thank your selves if they break out again with more rancor then ever.
and if you will have Mountebanks take you in hand, that will heal the wounds slightly, thank your selves if they break out again with more rancour then ever.
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I would submissively entreat men of power and Influence to carry with them that Counsel of Jehoshaphat to his Judges, 2 Chron. 19.8.11, &c. it is Argument enough to encourage to resolution in pursuit of the most hazardous duty, to believe that God will be with the good.
I would submissively entreat men of power and Influence to carry with them that Counsel of Jehoshaphat to his Judges, 2 Chronicles 19.8.11, etc. it is Argument enough to encourage to resolution in pursuit of the most hazardous duty, to believe that God will be with the good.
they were good times, when what good David did pleased his people. Don't undertake the Patronage of sin be not Attourneys and pleaders for wickedness: be willing to be reformed:
they were good times, when what good David did pleased his people. Don't undertake the Patronage of since be not Attorneys and pleaders for wickedness: be willing to be reformed:
