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Iudah must into Captivitie. SIX SERMONS LATELY PREAched in the Cathedrall Church of Christ in Canterbury, and else where, by THOMAS IACKSON, Doctor in Divinitie, and one of the Prebends of the said Church.
Iudah must into Captivity. SIX SERMONS LATELY PREAched in the Cathedral Church of christ in Canterbury, and Else where, by THOMAS JACKSON, Doctor in Divinity, and one of the Prebends of the said Church.
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IEREMY 7. 16. Therefore pray not thou for this people, &c. BEsides the ordinary and setled Office of teaching Priests, whose lips preserved knowledge, & the people were to seeke the Law at their mouthes ;
IEREMY 7. 16. Therefore pray not thou for this people, etc. Beside the ordinary and settled Office of teaching Priests, whose lips preserved knowledge, & the people were to seek the Law At their mouths;
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and who did every Sabbath day preach the Law in their Synagogues ;
and who did every Sabbath day preach the Law in their Synagogues;
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God extraordinarily raised up others, and sometimes endued those Priests with extraordinatie revelation, whereby they were able to foreknow,
God extraordinarily raised up Others, and sometime endued those Priests with extraordinatie Revelation, whereby they were able to foreknow,
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and foreshew things memorable to come, good or euill, to Gods people or strangers, friends or enemies;
and foreshow things memorable to come, good or evil, to God's people or Strangers, Friends or enemies;
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in regard of which excellent gift and facultie, they were called Prophets: i. foretellers of things to come, or Seers :
in regard of which excellent gift and faculty, they were called prophets: i. foretellers of things to come, or Seers:
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both because God was seene of them in visions and dreams, as God himselfe said, If there bee a Prophet among you, I the Lord will make my selfe knowne unto him in a vision,
both Because God was seen of them in visions and dreams, as God himself said, If there be a Prophet among you, I the Lord will make my self known unto him in a vision,
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and will speake unto him in a dreame ; and also, because they foresaw things to come: and will speak unto him in a dream; and also, Because they foresaw things to come:
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which gift of prophecie was given in the old Testament, as well as the New; and in both, to women as well as men;
which gift of prophecy was given in the old Testament, as well as the New; and in both, to women as well as men;
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so that there were in both Testaments as well Prophetesses as Prophets, though they much more rare .
so that there were in both Testaments as well Prophetesses as prophets, though they much more rare.
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This gift of prophesie in the old Testament, began with the world , for the first man was a Prophet, (and is registred in the Catalogue ) and ended with Iohn the Baptist: so saith Christ, The Law and the Prophets continued untill Iohn the Baptist ;
This gift of prophesy in the old Testament, began with the world, for the First man was a Prophet, (and is registered in the Catalogue) and ended with John the Baptist: so Says christ, The Law and the prophets continued until John the Baptist;
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and the gift of Prophesie vnder the new Testament began with Christ, the chiefe of Prophets,
and the gift of Prophesy under the new Testament began with christ, the chief of prophets,
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and ended with Iohn, who wrote the Revelation, containing all memorable things to befall the Church of God,
and ended with John, who wrote the Revelation, containing all memorable things to befall the Church of God,
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or enemies there of to the end of the world:
or enemies there of to the end of the world:
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For how soeuer I will not tye the spirit of God, but hee may still at his pleasure endue with this gift;
For how soever I will not tie the Spirit of God, but he may still At his pleasure endue with this gift;
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and Iustin Martyr speaketh of Prophets in his time (who lived some fortie yeares after the writing of the Revelation ,) yet it may seeme, that Iustin Martyr by Prophets meant but such as did open and expound the ancient Prophets of God;
and Justin Martyr speaks of prophets in his time (who lived Some fortie Years After the writing of the Revelation,) yet it may seem, that Justin Martyr by prophets meant but such as did open and expound the ancient prophets of God;
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as Saint Paul calleth the preaching of the Gospell prophesie .
as Saint Paul calls the preaching of the Gospel prophesy.
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It is true that Bellarmine doth hold, that this is the twelfth note of the true Church ;
It is true that Bellarmine does hold, that this is the twelfth note of the true Church;
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and to that end alledgeth the Prophesies of Benedict, Bernard, Francis, forged and fabulous things.
and to that end allegeth the prophecies of Benedict, Bernard, Francis, forged and fabulous things.
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If wee should joyne issue with him, I might better alledge from true and authentike stories the wonderfull prophesies of Iohn Hus, Ierome of Prague, Luther, Walter Brute, Hooper, which indeed came to passe;
If we should join issue with him, I might better allege from true and authentic stories the wonderful prophecies of John Hus, Jerome of Prague, Luther, Walter Brute, Hooper, which indeed Come to pass;
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yet I take it the ordinary gift of Prophesie ceased in the Church with Iohn. Brocard and some others who professed themselves Prophets,
yet I take it the ordinary gift of Prophesy ceased in the Church with John. Brocard and Some Others who professed themselves prophets,
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and by written Prophesies foretold many things, the sequell hath proclaimed them for fooles, liers, and deceivers, and that they never had any such gift of God.
and by written prophecies foretold many things, the sequel hath proclaimed them for Fools, liers, and deceivers, and that they never had any such gift of God.
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For the Prophets of the old Testament, in some ages God raised up many, in some very few, in some none:
For the prophets of the old Testament, in Some ages God raised up many, in Some very few, in Some none:
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From the time of Malachie untill Christ we have no writings nor knowledge of any, which was about 400. yeares at the least.
From the time of Malachi until christ we have no writings nor knowledge of any, which was about 400. Years At the least.
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. Then might the people of God complaine indeed, wee see not our signes, there is no more any Prophet . . Then might the people of God complain indeed, we see not our Signs, there is no more any Prophet.
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And this was to stirre up in Gods people a greater longing for Christ, and his forerunner Iohn the Baptist, of whom Malachie had so plainly prophesied.
And this was to stir up in God's people a greater longing for christ, and his forerunner John the Baptist, of whom Malachi had so plainly prophesied.
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The times in the old Testament which most abounded with Prophets, were the times before the captivities of Israel & Iudah, to reprove them for their sinnes, threaten them with judgements, comfort the godly,
The times in the old Testament which most abounded with prophets, were the times before the Captivities of Israel & Iudah, to reprove them for their Sins, threaten them with Judgments, Comfort the godly,
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and make the wicked excuselesse, who contemned God and his word;
and make the wicked excuseless, who contemned God and his word;
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this being often and most heavily laid to their charge, that he did rise up early and late, sending all his Prophets, but they would not heare .
this being often and most heavily laid to their charge, that he did rise up early and late, sending all his prophets, but they would not hear.
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Concerning our present Prophet, hee was an excellent man of God, sanctified in his mothers wombe,
Concerning our present Prophet, he was an excellent man of God, sanctified in his mother's womb,
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and abundantly furnished with extraordinarie graces and gifts of God:
and abundantly furnished with extraordinary graces and Gifts of God:
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his name was Ieremie, about the Etymon whereof, the godly learned are somewhat divided in opinion;
his name was Ieremie, about the Etymon whereof, the godly learned Are somewhat divided in opinion;
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two of them are good, you may chuse whether yee will:
two of them Are good, you may choose whither ye will:
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One deriveth his name from such rootes in the Hebrew tongue, as signifie an excellent man of God;
One deriveth his name from such roots in the Hebrew tongue, as signify an excellent man of God;
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and so was he indeed in regard of sanctifying grace and propheticall gifts, and is by a learned man proposed to Preachers of the Gospell, as being an admirable Preacher .
and so was he indeed in regard of sanctifying grace and prophetical Gifts, and is by a learned man proposed to Preachers of the Gospel, as being an admirable Preacher.
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Another deriveth his name from such a roote as signifieth to cast off; Iirmijah, ramah Iah, the reject of the Lord ;
another deriveth his name from such a root as signifies to cast off; Jeremiah, ramah God, the reject of the Lord;
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and so he was in regard of his condition, for of all the Prophets of God hee suffered most, and was most calamitous .
and so he was in regard of his condition, for of all the prophets of God he suffered most, and was most calamitous.
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Me thinketh when I reade his Storie and Prophesie, hee is even another Paul, and might say of the Prophets,
Me Thinketh when I read his Story and Prophesy, he is even Another Paul, and might say of the prophets,
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as hee did of the Apostles; Are they Hebrewes? so am I: are they Israelites? so am I:
as he did of the Apostles; are they Hebrews? so am I: Are they Israelites? so am I:
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are they of the seed of Abraham? so am I: are they the Prophets of God? I am more:
Are they of the seed of Abraham? so am I: Are they the prophets of God? I am more:
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in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often . So much concerning his name.
in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in death's often. So much Concerning his name.
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His Tribe Levi; his father Hilkiah a Priest; his countrie Anathoth, one of the Cities allotted to the Levites in Beniamin ;
His Tribe Levi; his father Hilkiah a Priest; his country Anathoth, one of the Cities allotted to the Levites in Benjamin;
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his Prophesie one of the greatest; and his continuance long, for the space of forty yeares .
his Prophesy one of the greatest; and his Continuance long, for the Molle of forty Years.
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But that which is precisely registred, and most materiall for you to take knowledge of, is the time when he prophesied, which is said to begin in the thirteenth year of Iosiah King of Iudah,
But that which is precisely registered, and most material for you to take knowledge of, is the time when he prophesied, which is said to begin in the thirteenth year of Josiah King of Iudah,
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and to hold on in the dayes of Iehoiachim and Zedekiah, to the carrying away of Ierusalem into captivitie .
and to hold on in the days of Jehoiachim and Zedekiah, to the carrying away of Ierusalem into captivity.
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So then this Prophet was raised of God, and sent to Iudah and Ierusalem, after that the ten Tribes were carried away into captivity , in a loving desire to save that Citie and Temple,
So then this Prophet was raised of God, and sent to Iudah and Ierusalem, After that the ten Tribes were carried away into captivity, in a loving desire to save that city and Temple,
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yet withall to reprove them for their sinnes, yea & to threaten them with captivitie also, if they repented not.
yet withal to reprove them for their Sins, yea & to threaten them with captivity also, if they repented not.
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In which his Ministerie he was seconded by Ezechiel, Ioel, Sophonie, Habacuk, and others who also labored in the same argument with him.
In which his Ministry he was seconded by Ezechiel, Joel, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, and Others who also laboured in the same argument with him.
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Oh see the goodnesse of God, that by so many his Prophets did thus plainly foreshew their miserie, reprove their sinnes, the cause thereof, that by repentance they might have repented and prevented it.
O see the Goodness of God, that by so many his prophets did thus plainly foreshow their misery, reprove their Sins, the cause thereof, that by Repentance they might have repented and prevented it.
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But see the obstinacie of the Iewes, who being thus fairely and roundly dealt withall,
But see the obstinacy of the Iewes, who being thus fairly and roundly dealt withal,
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and warned by the example of Gods judgement on their brethren the ten Tribes, now carried into captivity;
and warned by the Exampl of God's judgement on their brothers the ten Tribes, now carried into captivity;
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they would take no warning, nor be reformed, but proceeded from evill to worse, extremely abusing Gods Prophets,
they would take no warning, nor be reformed, but proceeded from evil to Worse, extremely abusing God's prophets,
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and specially our Prophet Ieremie: wherefore at the last God sware he would make them desolate, revealed unto Ieremie, and bade him prophesie their carrying into captivity, that God would do to Ierusalem as he had done to Shiloh, and serue Iudah as he had done Ephraim, in the verse immediately before:
and specially our Prophet Ieremie: Wherefore At the last God sware he would make them desolate, revealed unto Ieremie, and bade him prophesy their carrying into captivity, that God would do to Ierusalem as he had done to Shiloh, and serve Iudah as he had done Ephraim, in the verse immediately before:
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yea and to assure him that it should be, to remove the peoples odiū from him,
yea and to assure him that it should be, to remove the peoples odiū from him,
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and to prevent discouragement in him, in the words of my text he giveth a strait and expresse charge, not to pray for them, Therefore pray not for them,
and to prevent discouragement in him, in the words of my text he gives a strait and express charge, not to pray for them, Therefore pray not for them,
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for I will not heare thee ▪ q. d. Oh my servant, sonne of man, thou seest how wicked and sinfull this people is, for I will not hear thee ▪ q. worser. O my servant, son of man, thou See how wicked and sinful this people is,
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how neither my judgements on their brethren, nor thy Ministery doth them any good, but they grow worse and worse;
how neither my Judgments on their brothers, nor thy Ministry does them any good, but they grow Worse and Worse;
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I therefore let thee know, that I am stedfastly purposed to punish them, and in the same kind I haue done their brethren,
I Therefore let thee know, that I am steadfastly purposed to Punish them, and in the same kind I have done their brothers,
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and lay this house waste wherein they so vainly trust:
and lay this house waste wherein they so vainly trust:
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and lest thou shouldest thinke this sentence mutable, I bid thee goe not about to hinder me or crosse me by thy prayer, for it shall stand:
and lest thou Shouldst think this sentence mutable, I bid thee go not about to hinder me or cross me by thy prayer, for it shall stand:
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yea lest they should conceive a great fault in thee, that thou art wanting in love,
yea lest they should conceive a great fault in thee, that thou art wanting in love,
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and the testification thereof by prayer, let them know, and write it downe, that I have forbidden thee to pray for them;
and the testification thereof by prayer, let them know, and write it down, that I have forbidden thee to pray for them;
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yea lastly, lest thou shouldest poure out many prayers and supplications, and cry to me for them, with sighes,
yea lastly, lest thou Shouldst pour out many Prayers and supplications, and cry to me for them, with sighs,
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and grones, and teares, and be discouraged because I heare thee not:
and groans, and tears, and be discouraged Because I hear thee not:
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for these considerations, and to prevent all these inconveniences, take knowledge of it, I charge thee, pray not, nor cry,
for these considerations, and to prevent all these inconveniences, take knowledge of it, I charge thee, pray not, nor cry,
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nor make intercession for them, for I will not heare thee. Oh an heavie charge:nor make Intercession for them, for I will not hear thee. O an heavy charge:
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I know not how it moved them, but I am sure to reade it is enough to cast us all into a Balthazars fit, make our countenance pale, loose the joynts of our loynes,
I know not how it moved them, but I am sure to read it is enough to cast us all into a Balthazars fit, make our countenance pale, lose the Joints of our loins,
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and make our knees knocke one against another :
and make our knees knock one against Another:
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For doth it not concerne us as much as them? Doth not the Apostle say, All holy Scriptures are written for our learning ;
For does it not concern us as much as them? Does not the Apostle say, All holy Scriptures Are written for our learning;
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and, Are not examples of old, written to admonish us on whom the ends of the world are come ? Assuredly it may be your owne case,
and, are not Examples of old, written to admonish us on whom the ends of the world Are come? Assuredly it may be your own case,
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if England will not repent but provoke the Lord, trust in vaine and lying words,
if England will not Repent but provoke the Lord, trust in vain and lying words,
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and not be warned by the fearfull judgements of God upon Bohemia, Palatinate, and other places:
and not be warned by the fearful Judgments of God upon Bohemia, Palatinate, and other places:
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hee may sweare in his just anger to be avenged, and not heare his servants though they pray, and cry for it.
he may swear in his just anger to be avenged, and not hear his Servants though they pray, and cry for it.
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I am no Ieremie, no Prophet to threaten the like calamitie to you that is fallen upon your brethren,
I am no Ieremie, no Prophet to threaten the like calamity to you that is fallen upon your brothers,
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but as one of Gods poore servants, desirous to be faithfull, and to be free from the blood of all men,
but as one of God's poor Servants, desirous to be faithful, and to be free from the blood of all men,
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and to finde mercy in time of judgement;
and to find mercy in time of judgement;
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I come unto you in the name of the Lord, and from this Scripture to acquaint you with what I have received from the Lord, not by vision or dreame,
I come unto you in the name of the Lord, and from this Scripture to acquaint you with what I have received from the Lord, not by vision or dream,
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but by revelation from the Word written, plainly to lay before you your sinnes, and to call upon you earnestly for repentance,
but by Revelation from the Word written, plainly to lay before you your Sins, and to call upon you earnestly for Repentance,
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and a Christian use of Gods just judgements both abroad and at home, lest in the end it be too late to pray, and cry for you:
and a Christian use of God's just Judgments both abroad and At home, lest in the end it be too late to pray, and cry for you:
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and the more to move your attention, let mee tell you, this is one of the fearfullest charges that we reade in all the Scriptures of God,
and the more to move your attention, let me tell you, this is one of the fearfullest charges that we read in all the Scriptures of God,
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and a preparing of way to execution of one of the heaviest judgements of God upon his Church and people;
and a preparing of Way to execution of one of the Heaviest Judgments of God upon his Church and people;
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yea it is (at least in appearance) contrary to as many comforts as there are words in it.
yea it is (At least in appearance) contrary to as many comforts as there Are words in it.
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As first, call on me in the day of thy trouble, and I will heare and deliver thee ;
As First, call on me in the day of thy trouble, and I will hear and deliver thee;
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Oh what a comfort is that, that though many troubles may befall Gods people and servants,
O what a Comfort is that, that though many Troubles may befall God's people and Servants,
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yet he hath commanded them to call on him, and hath promised to heare and deliver them.
yet he hath commanded them to call on him, and hath promised to hear and deliver them.
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But this is fearfull, God forbiddeth now, pray not. David saith, that all flesh shall come to God by prayer,
But this is fearful, God forbiddeth now, pray not. David Says, that all Flesh shall come to God by prayer,
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& that there is no respect of persons with God;
& that there is no respect of Persons with God;
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but the poore may as confidently pray to God as the rich, and the base as well as the noble:
but the poor may as confidently pray to God as the rich, and the base as well as the noble:
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but this is fearefull, that now his Prophet, his sanctified Prophet may not come to him by prayer,
but this is fearful, that now his Prophet, his sanctified Prophet may not come to him by prayer,
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but is expresly forbidden, pray not thou. No prayers so acceptable unto God as those that are made unto him for his Church and people.
but is expressly forbidden, pray not thou. No Prayers so acceptable unto God as those that Are made unto him for his Church and people.
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David biddeth us pray for the peace of Ierusalem, and for encouragement saith, they shall prosper that love it: David bids us pray for the peace of Ierusalem, and for encouragement Says, they shall prosper that love it:
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and therefore presently falleth to practise, peace be within thy wals .
and Therefore presently falls to practise, peace be within thy walls.
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But here hee expresly forbiddeth his Prophet to pray for Iudah and Ierusalem, pray not thou for this people.
But Here he expressly forbiddeth his Prophet to pray for Iudah and Ierusalem, pray not thou for this people.
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The King of Ninivie commanded both man and beast to put on sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God ;
The King of Nineveh commanded both man and beast to put on Sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God;
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and was perswaded God would heare even the cry of bruit beasts: and he did so. A most comfortable story.
and was persuaded God would hear even the cry of bruit beasts: and he did so. A most comfortable story.
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But here the Prophet is expresly forbid, to lift up any cry for them; Oh that is fearfull;
But Here the Prophet is expressly forbid, to lift up any cry for them; O that is fearful;
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that God will heare no prayers, though made with sighes and groanes, (which was Moses crying, ) nor with lamentation and teares (which was Davids crying ) no cry will now be heard,
that God will hear no Prayers, though made with sighs and groans, (which was Moses crying,) nor with lamentation and tears (which was Davids crying) no cry will now be herd,
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yea no cry must now be made, that is fearefull.
yea no cry must now be made, that is fearful.
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The Lord sometime did complaine, I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge,
The Lord sometime did complain, I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge,
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and stand up in the gap before me, for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none . and stand up in the gap before me, for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none.
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Oh that is comfortable, that though the sinnes of the people being great, and God sayd he would destroy, that yet he did even seeke for a good man, to stand up by prayer in the gap, to turne away his wrath,
O that is comfortable, that though the Sins of the people being great, and God said he would destroy, that yet he did even seek for a good man, to stand up by prayer in the gap, to turn away his wrath,
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and is sorry that he found not such an one:
and is sorry that he found not such an one:
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but loe, here is an holy Prophet ready to stand up in the gap, and hee is expresly forbidden to doe so, (Make no intercession to me.) Againe, Call on me, and I will answer; cry,
but lo, Here is an holy Prophet ready to stand up in the gap, and he is expressly forbidden to do so, (Make no Intercession to me.) Again, Call on me, and I will answer; cry,
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and I will say, here I am : and I will say, Here I am:
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Oh that is comfortable, that God is more ready to heare and helpe, than his people are to call upon him.
O that is comfortable, that God is more ready to hear and help, than his people Are to call upon him.
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But here God telleth the Prophet, he will not heare him; oh this is fearefull!
But Here God Telleth the Prophet, he will not hear him; o this is fearful!
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As then Iacob awaking out of his dreame, said, How dreadfull is this place? this is none other, but the gate of Heaven ;
As then Iacob awaking out of his dream, said, How dreadful is this place? this is none other, but the gate of Heaven;
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so may I say, when I muse upon these words, Oh how dreadfull is this text!
so may I say, when I muse upon these words, O how dreadful is this text!
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this is none other, but the gate of destruction;
this is none other, but the gate of destruction;
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Oh sinne, oh sinne, whither leadest thou? how vile and odious a thing art thou!
O sin, o sin, whither Leadest thou? how vile and odious a thing art thou!
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that bindest Gods hands, that he cannot helpe; stoppest Gods eares, that he cannot heare; shuttest his eyes, that he cannot see; turnest compassions into cruelties; smiling countenance, into frownes; promises, into threatnings; mercies, into judgements;
that bindest God's hands, that he cannot help; stoppest God's ears, that he cannot hear; shuttest his eyes, that he cannot see; Turnest compassions into cruelties; smiling countenance, into frowns; promises, into threatenings; Mercies, into Judgments;
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and of a loving Father, makest an angry Iudge! Oh wofull, the condition of Gods people now!
and of a loving Father, Makest an angry Judge! O woeful, the condition of God's people now!
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That it may not be yours, be ware of their sins.
That it may not be yours, be aware of their Sins.
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And this is the maine marke I aime at, both in the choyce and handling of this Scripture;
And this is the main mark I aim At, both in the choice and handling of this Scripture;
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which that I may the more orderly and profitably doe, I will first give you the sense of the words,
which that I may the more orderly and profitably do, I will First give you the sense of the words,
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and then raise the Doctrines, with their severall Uses and Applications:
and then raise the Doctrines, with their several Uses and Applications:
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and because they are many, and very usefull, let me stand a little longer, in the inlightning of this darke Scripture,
and Because they Are many, and very useful, let me stand a little longer, in the enlightening of this dark Scripture,
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because upon the true understanding thereof, as on an immovable foundation, the ensuing Doctrines are raised and builded.
Because upon the true understanding thereof, as on an immovable Foundation, the ensuing Doctrines Are raised and built.
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The question then is, whether this be an absolute interdiction or no? whether God meant,
The question then is, whither this be an absolute interdiction or no? whither God meant,
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as the words sound, that indeed the Prophet must not pray for them? if he did, it were a sinne of disobedience against Gods revealed will, or no?
as the words found, that indeed the Prophet must not pray for them? if he did, it were a sin of disobedience against God's revealed will, or no?
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I answer, It was an absolute prohibition, as the letters sound, so as if hee had prayed for them, hee had sinned;
I answer, It was an absolute prohibition, as the letters found, so as if he had prayed for them, he had sinned;
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yet with this qualification, that he is forbidden to pray for them, that they may not be carried into captivitie.
yet with this qualification, that he is forbidden to pray for them, that they may not be carried into captivity.
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Their captivitie in Babylon was the burthen of his prophesie, and against that he may not pray ;
Their captivity in Babylon was the burden of his prophesy, and against that he may not pray;
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as a judicious Divine saith on the place, hee might not pray for the state of the kingdome ;
as a judicious Divine Says on the place, he might not pray for the state of the Kingdom;
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hee might, and doubtlesse did, pray for many blessings of God, yea for greater blessings than this was, or could be;
he might, and doubtless did, pray for many blessings of God, yea for greater blessings than this was, or could be;
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hee might pray to God to give them knowledge, faith, repentance, remission of sinnes, redemption from eternall captivitie;
he might pray to God to give them knowledge, faith, Repentance, remission of Sins, redemption from Eternal captivity;
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he might pray to God, to give them comfort and patience in their captivitie, and to send them deliverance, according to promise;
he might pray to God, to give them Comfort and patience in their captivity, and to send them deliverance, according to promise;
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he might pray for deliverance from some other judgements, as famine, or pestilence; but to pray for the state of the kingdome, that it might stand and flourish,
he might pray for deliverance from Some other Judgments, as famine, or pestilence; but to pray for the state of the Kingdom, that it might stand and flourish,
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and the enemie not prevaile, so he might not pray:
and the enemy not prevail, so he might not pray:
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God was resolved, for their sinnes, they should goe into captivitie, as their brethren before them had done.
God was resolved, for their Sins, they should go into captivity, as their brothers before them had done.
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That this is the true sense, seemeth to mee sufficiently confirmed by these foure Reasons.
That this is the true sense, seems to me sufficiently confirmed by these foure Reasons.
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First, after this time, we doe not reade that ever the Prophet did pray for them.
First, After this time, we do not read that ever the Prophet did pray for them.
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It may be, some that are well acquainted with this prophesie, will say, I failed in memory,
It may be, Some that Are well acquainted with this prophesy, will say, I failed in memory,
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for he prayed, and prayed most earnestly for them, saying, We acknowledge, ô Lord, our wickednesse,
for he prayed, and prayed most earnestly for them, saying, We acknowledge, o Lord, our wickedness,
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and the iniquitie of our fathers, for we have sinned against thee, doe not abhorre us,
and the iniquity of our Father's, for we have sinned against thee, do not abhor us,
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for thy names sake, doe not disgrace the throne of thy glory, remember, and doe not breake thy covenant with us : for thy names sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory, Remember, and do not break thy Covenant with us:
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Could there be a more powerfull and patheticall prayer made than this? I answer, that the very next words to that prayer, the last verse of that chapter, doth declare, that at that time there was a great famine, by reason of drought;
Could there be a more powerful and pathetical prayer made than this? I answer, that the very next words to that prayer, the last verse of that chapter, does declare, that At that time there was a great famine, by reason of drought;
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and for remove of that judgement, and for the blessing of raine he prayed, saying, Is there any among the vanities of the Gentiles, that can cause raine? or can the Heavens give showers? art not thou he, ô Lord our God? therefore we will wait upon thee.
and for remove of that judgement, and for the blessing of rain he prayed, saying, Is there any among the vanities of the Gentiles, that can cause rain? or can the Heavens give showers? art not thou he, o Lord our God? Therefore we will wait upon thee.
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But (I say againe) he never prayed, that the people might not goe into captivitie, which proveth that this was an absolute prohibition.
But (I say again) he never prayed, that the people might not go into captivity, which Proves that this was an absolute prohibition.
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Yea, for further fortification of this Reason, take notice, that he was so farre from praying for their deliverance, that, occasioned from the great wrongs they offered him, by the motion of Gods Spirit, he doth most fearefully imprecate them, Poure out their bloud by the force of the sword, let their wives be bereaved of their children,
Yea, for further fortification of this Reason, take notice, that he was so Far from praying for their deliverance, that, occasioned from the great wrongs they offered him, by the motion of God's Spirit, he does most fearfully imprecate them, Pour out their blood by the force of the sword, let their wives be bereft of their children,
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and be widowes, let their men be put to death, and their young men slaine by sword in battaile . and be Widows, let their men be put to death, and their young men slain by sword in battle.
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And againe, Let me see thy vengeance upon them, for unto thee have I opened my cause .
And again, Let me see thy vengeance upon them, for unto thee have I opened my cause.
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Thus humbly did the Prophet subscribe to Gods revealed decree, and zealously pray for the execution of it,
Thus humbly did the Prophet subscribe to God's revealed Decree, and zealously pray for the execution of it,
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though most contrary to his naturall desire:
though most contrary to his natural desire:
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neither did ever any thing so much grieve and afflict him, as his Lamentations beare witnesse.
neither did ever any thing so much grieve and afflict him, as his Lamentations bear witness.
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If any object, that herein the Prophet was wanting in love: No, no, we must love one another, but it must be in God:
If any Object, that herein the Prophet was wanting in love: No, no, we must love one Another, but it must be in God:
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Abraham must, but love his sonne Isaack in God:Abraham must, but love his son Isaac in God:
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if God command him to take and sacrifice him, he must rise earely , and go as chearfully about that,
if God command him to take and sacrifice him, he must rise early, and go as cheerfully about that,
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as if he went to his marriage:
as if he went to his marriage:
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Eli must not love himselfe, nor his sonnes, but in God, if hee crave such a message against him and his house,Eli must not love himself, nor his Sons, but in God, if he crave such a message against him and his house,
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as whosoever heareth it, would make his eares to tingle; It is the Lord (saith Eli) let him doe what seemeth him good :
as whosoever hears it, would make his ears to tingle; It is the Lord (Says Eli) let him do what seems him good:
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Hath not Christ taught us to pray, that Gods will may be done ? This Prophet loved Gods people dearely;
Hath not christ taught us to pray, that God's will may be done? This Prophet loved God's people dearly;
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and appealeth unto God, Remember that I stood before thee, to speake good for them, and to turne away thy wrath from them :
and appealeth unto God, remember that I stood before thee, to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them:
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but when God forbiddeth him to pray, he must either hold his peace, or pray for execution of Gods judgements.
but when God forbiddeth him to pray, he must either hold his peace, or pray for execution of God's Judgments.
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Secondly, the Prophet ever perswaded the King, Princes, and people, without any resistance to yeeld themselves to the King of Babylon;
Secondly, the Prophet ever persuaded the King, Princes, and people, without any resistance to yield themselves to the King of Babylon;
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saying, Thus saith the Lord, behold I set before you the way of life, and way of death:
saying, Thus Says the Lord, behold I Set before you the Way of life, and Way of death:
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he that abideth in the Citie shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence;
he that Abideth in the city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence;
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but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Caldeans that besiege you, he shall live,
but he that Goes out, and falls to the Chaldaeans that besiege you, he shall live,
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and his life shall be unto him for a prey;
and his life shall be unto him for a prey;
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for I have set my face against this Citie, for evill, and not for good, it shall be given into the hands of the King of Babylon,
for I have Set my face against this city, for evil, and not for good, it shall be given into the hands of the King of Babylon,
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and he shall burne it with fire, saith the Lord . and he shall burn it with fire, Says the Lord.
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The like he counselled Zedekiah the King, Bring your necks under the yoke of the King of Babylon,
The like he counseled Zedekiah the King, Bring your necks under the yoke of the King of Babylon,
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and serve him and his people, and live;
and serve him and his people, and live;
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why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence ? And as he advised the King and people to yeeld themselves; why will you die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence? And as he advised the King and people to yield themselves;
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so he wrote a letter to those that were carried away captives, requiring them in the name of the Lord to be quiet,
so he wrote a Letter to those that were carried away captives, requiring them in the name of the Lord to be quiet,
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and to pray to the Lord for the peace of the Citie ;
and to pray to the Lord for the peace of the city;
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which sheweth, that Ieremie well knew that the Lords purpose was absolute, and his prohibition to pray for them so too.
which shows, that Ieremie well knew that the lords purpose was absolute, and his prohibition to pray for them so too.
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If any man shall aske me, whether Gods threatnings be not conditionall? I answer, that many of Gods threatnings of temporall punishments are conditionall:
If any man shall ask me, whither God's threatenings be not conditional? I answer, that many of God's threatenings of temporal punishments Are conditional:
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so saith God by our Prophet, At what instant I shall speake concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdome to plucke up, pull downe, and destroy it;
so Says God by our Prophet, At what instant I shall speak Concerning a Nation, and Concerning a Kingdom to pluck up, pull down, and destroy it;
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if that nation against whom I have pronounced, turne from their evill, I will repent of the evill I have thought to doe unto them . if that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will Repent of the evil I have Thought to do unto them.
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It was the case of Ninivie, against which Ionah, by commission from the Lord, pronounced, Yet fortie dayes, and Ninivie shall be destroyed :
It was the case of Nineveh, against which Jonah, by commission from the Lord, pronounced, Yet fortie days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed:
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yet Ninivie repenting, Ninivie was not then destroyed, God changed his revealed will and sentence, the prophesie fell, but the Citie fell not;
yet Nineveh repenting, Nineveh was not then destroyed, God changed his revealed will and sentence, the prophesy fell, but the city fell not;
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yea, the same punishment, which at the first threatning is conditionall, yet afterwards may become absolute and unavoidable;
yea, the same punishment, which At the First threatening is conditional, yet afterwards may become absolute and unavoidable;
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as the destruction of Sodome, conditionally threatned, when as at Abrahams suit the Lord was brought from fiftie to ten, If there be found but ten righteous persons in Sodome, I will spare it for the ten sake :
as the destruction of Sodom, conditionally threatened, when as At Abrahams suit the Lord was brought from fiftie to ten, If there be found but ten righteous Persons in Sodom, I will spare it for the ten sake:
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but because they could not be found, the destruction was absolutely threatned, when the Angell said to Lot, We will destroy this place, the Lord hath sent us to destroy it ;
but Because they could not be found, the destruction was absolutely threatened, when the Angel said to Lot, We will destroy this place, the Lord hath sent us to destroy it;
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and if God had not beene mercifull to pull Lot away, he had beene destroyed in it.
and if God had not been merciful to pull Lot away, he had been destroyed in it.
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Such was the case of this people.
Such was the case of this people.
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If when Ieremie began his ministerie, reproved them for their sinnes, and threatned them with captivitie, they had humbled themselves,
If when Ieremie began his Ministry, reproved them for their Sins, and threatened them with captivity, they had humbled themselves,
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and repented in sackcloth and ashes, it might have been prevented :
and repented in Sackcloth and Ashes, it might have been prevented:
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but growing worse and worse, and unto their former sinnes, adding this of extremely abusing the Prophet, the Lord grew to be resolute, they should into captivitie as well as their brethren, he revealed it unto his Prophet,
but growing Worse and Worse, and unto their former Sins, adding this of extremely abusing the Prophet, the Lord grew to be resolute, they should into captivity as well as their brothers, he revealed it unto his Prophet,
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and forbade him to pray for them, which he did, and only counselled them to yeeld themselves into their enemies hands.
and forbade him to pray for them, which he did, and only counseled them to yield themselves into their enemies hands.
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Thirdly, by way of prevention, God satisfied his Prophet, in what he foresaw might be objected.
Thirdly, by Way of prevention, God satisfied his Prophet, in what he foresaw might be objected.
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The Prophet might object, that hereby both his justice and truth might be questioned; he satisfieth the Prophet in both: The Prophet might Object, that hereby both his Justice and truth might be questioned; he Satisfieth the Prophet in both:
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first he cleareth his justice, and that two wayes;
First he cleareth his Justice, and that two ways;
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first, by declaring the greatnesse of this peoples sinne; (whereof you shall more hereafter) for a taste, looke but the next verse following my text:
First, by declaring the greatness of this peoples sin; (whereof you shall more hereafter) for a taste, look but the next verse following my text:
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Seest thou not what they doe in the Cities of Iudah, and streets of Ierusalem? The children gather wood, See thou not what they do in the Cities of Iudah, and streets of Ierusalem? The children gather wood,
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and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to bake cakes to the Queene of Heaven:
and the Father's kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to bake cakes to the Queen of Heaven:
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Therefore my furie shall be poured out on such a people unworthie to be prayed for. Therefore my fury shall be poured out on such a people unworthy to be prayed for.
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Is it not a just thing to send such into captivitie?
Is it not a just thing to send such into captivity?
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Secondly, he declareth his soveraigne and absolute authoritie, over all people and nations, so as without controll, he may justly build and plant, or pull downe and destroy:
Secondly, he Declareth his sovereign and absolute Authority, over all people and Nations, so as without control, he may justly built and plant, or pull down and destroy:
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which he shewed in the pottershouse, in whose hands a vessel that he made of clay being marred, he made it another vessell,
which he showed in the pottershouse, in whose hands a vessel that he made of clay being marred, he made it Another vessel,
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as seemed good to the potter ;
as seemed good to the potter;
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then came the word of the Lord, saying, O house of Israel, cannot I doe with you,
then Come the word of the Lord, saying, Oh house of Israel, cannot I do with you,
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as this potter? behold, as the clay is in the hands of the potter, so are yee in mine hands. as this potter? behold, as the clay is in the hands of the potter, so Are ye in mine hands.
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The clay is not beholden to the potter, for it had being before;
The clay is not beholden to the potter, for it had being before;
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and the clay never offended the potter, yet the potter may make what vessell he will,
and the clay never offended the potter, yet the potter may make what vessel he will,
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and the vessell not complaine, Why hast thou made me thus? But we are beholding to God for our being,
and the vessel not complain, Why hast thou made me thus? But we Are beholding to God for our being,
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and we have sinned against him, and may he not doe with us as pleaseth him? This sinfull people shall into captivitie, the Prophet must not pray for them,
and we have sinned against him, and may he not do with us as Pleases him? This sinful people shall into captivity, the Prophet must not pray for them,
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yet is God herein most righteous and just.
yet is God herein most righteous and just.
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Yea, but harken how the Prophet bemoaneth Gods truth, saying, Ah Lord God, the Prophets say unto them, yee shall not see the sword,
Yea, but harken how the Prophet bemoaneth God's truth, saying, Ah Lord God, the prophets say unto them, ye shall not see the sword,
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but you shall have an assured peace in this place. Then sayd the Lord, the Prophets prophesie lies in my name, I sent them not,
but you shall have an assured peace in this place. Then said the Lord, the prophets prophesy lies in my name, I sent them not,
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neither have I commanded them, neither spoken unto them, they prophesie a false vision and divination, the deceit of their owne heart,
neither have I commanded them, neither spoken unto them, they prophesy a false vision and divination, the deceit of their own heart,
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but I will bring the sword, yea and by the sword shall those false Prophets also be consumed ; but I will bring the sword, yea and by the sword shall those false prophets also be consumed;
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speake unto the people, and charge them, that they harken not to the Prophets, Diviners, Dreamers, Inchaunters, speak unto the people, and charge them, that they harken not to the prophets, Diviners, Dreamers, Enchanters,
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and Sorcerers, which say, ye shall not serve the King of Babel, for they prophesie a lie unto you . and Sorcerers, which say, you shall not serve the King of Babel, for they prophesy a lie unto you.
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Thus God preventeth his Prophet, and declareth that this judgement is well deserved, and standeth with justice and truth,
Thus God preventeth his Prophet, and Declareth that this judgement is well deserved, and Stands with Justice and truth,
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and would have the Prophet to rest therein, and not pray for them.
and would have the Prophet to rest therein, and not pray for them.
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Lastly, though many temporall judgements be denounced conditionally, yet that this is absolute, and that he meaneth indeed, his Prophet should not pray for them, in this may be gathered from the manner of his revealing of this purpose, which was first with many words of most earnest and vehement asseveration, saying, The land shall be desolate, the earth shall mourne,
Lastly, though many temporal Judgments be denounced conditionally, yet that this is absolute, and that he means indeed, his Prophet should not pray for them, in this may be gathered from the manner of his revealing of this purpose, which was First with many words of most earnest and vehement asseveration, saying, The land shall be desolate, the earth shall mourn,
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and the heavens above be blacke, I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent,
and the heavens above be black, I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not Repent,
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neither will I turne backe from it . That must needs stand, which the Lord thus avoucheth; neither will I turn back from it. That must needs stand, which the Lord thus avoucheth;
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yet to make it, if it were possible, more sure, the Lord hath sworne it, I sweare by my selfe, (saith the Lord) this house shall become a desolation .
yet to make it, if it were possible, more sure, the Lord hath sworn it, I swear by my self, (Says the Lord) this house shall become a desolation.
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An oath (saith the Apostle) is amongst men, an end of all strife: an oath (Says the Apostle) is among men, an end of all strife:
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and God that he might fully declare the immutabilitie of his counsell, having no greater to sweare by, hath sworne by himselfe .
and God that he might Fully declare the immutability of his counsel, having no greater to swear by, hath sworn by himself.
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Loe, how the Apostle saith, an oath declareth the immutabilitie of his counsell. God never sware, but hee performed it.
Loe, how the Apostle Says, an oath Declareth the immutability of his counsel. God never sware, but he performed it.
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He hath sworne, and will not repent (saith David ) if God sweare, he will never repent of it; He hath sworn, and will not Repent (Says David) if God swear, he will never Repent of it;
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he may change his sentence, but never reverse his oath:
he may change his sentence, but never reverse his oath:
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yea, God swearing that Moses should not enter into the promised land, though he repented of his sinne,
yea, God swearing that Moses should not enter into the promised land, though he repented of his sin,
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and most earnestly intreated this favour, could not obtaine, but received a kinde of rebuke, Let it suffice, speake no more to me of this matter, Deut. 3. 28. He cannot lie, much lesse forsweare himselfe, he hath seldome sworne, but ever made it good.
and most earnestly entreated this favour, could not obtain, but received a kind of rebuke, Let it suffice, speak no more to me of this matter, Deuteronomy 3. 28. He cannot lie, much less forswear himself, he hath seldom sworn, but ever made it good.
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Seeing then God revealed to his Prophet, that for their sins they should be carried into captivitie,
Seeing then God revealed to his Prophet, that for their Sins they should be carried into captivity,
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and with an oath affirmed it, it must needs be granted, the decree and sentence were absolute,
and with an oath affirmed it, it must needs be granted, the Decree and sentence were absolute,
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and that, according to the letter of the prohibition, the Prophet must not pray for them in this:
and that, according to the Letter of the prohibition, the Prophet must not pray for them in this:
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neither did hee, but submitted himselfe to Gods holy will and pleasure.
neither did he, but submitted himself to God's holy will and pleasure.
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The maine objection (which I know of) that may be made either against this sense delivered,
The main objection (which I know of) that may be made either against this sense Delivered,
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or the practice of our Prophet, is a like Prohibition to Moses: which yet was but conditionall,
or the practice of our Prophet, is a like Prohibition to Moses: which yet was but conditional,
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for he presently prayed and prevailed;
for he presently prayed and prevailed;
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so we reade, that in Moses absence, the people causing Aaron to make a golden calfe, which they worshipped, God told Moses what a great sinne they had committed,
so we read, that in Moses absence, the people causing Aaron to make a golden calf, which they worshipped, God told Moses what a great sin they had committed,
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and addeth, Now therefore let me alone, that I may consume them, and I will make of thee a great nation;
and adds, Now Therefore let me alone, that I may consume them, and I will make of thee a great Nation;
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and Moses besought the Lord, and he repented of the evill which he thought to doe to his people . and Moses besought the Lord, and he repented of the evil which he Thought to do to his people.
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I answer, that betwixt that to Moses, and this to Ieremie, there is a great difference;
I answer, that betwixt that to Moses, and this to Ieremie, there is a great difference;
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for howsoever that be delivered to Moses in the Imperative as well as this, yet that carrieth the face of a milde instruction,
for howsoever that be Delivered to Moses in the Imperative as well as this, yet that Carrieth the face of a mild instruction,
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and intimateth, that it was in Moses power to give leave, or to let God: so as Moses receiveth thereby encouragement to pray.
and intimateth, that it was in Moses power to give leave, or to let God: so as Moses receives thereby encouragement to pray.
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What is it for God to say, Let me alone, but to make him bold to pray ;
What is it for God to say, Let me alone, but to make him bold to pray;
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but this charge is with waightie words, Thou shalt not pray, nor crie, nor make intercession,
but this charge is with weighty words, Thou shalt not pray, nor cry, nor make Intercession,
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for I will not heare thee. Secondly, Moses was but once bid let God alone; but our Prophet was thrice expresly forbidden to pray for them . for I will not hear thee. Secondly, Moses was but once bid let God alone; but our Prophet was thrice expressly forbidden to pray for them.
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Now if Ioseph told Pharaoh his dreame was doubled, because the thing was established of God;
Now if Ioseph told Pharaoh his dream was doubled, Because the thing was established of God;
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he will bring it to passe ;
he will bring it to pass;
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how much more may I say, this charge is tripled to his Prophet, to signifie that he meaneth good sooth, their captivitie is decreed and established of God,
how much more may I say, this charge is tripled to his Prophet, to signify that he means good sooth, their captivity is decreed and established of God,
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and he will bring it to passe.
and he will bring it to pass.
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Thirdly and lastly, God threatned to Moses, he would utterly consume the people, yea, and blot out their name from under heaven ;
Thirdly and lastly, God threatened to Moses, he would utterly consume the people, yea, and blot out their name from under heaven;
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that God could not doe, but much dishonour his name;
that God could not do, but much dishonour his name;
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and therefore Moses urgeth in his prayer, wherefore should the Aegyptians speake and say, For mischiefe did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountaines,
and Therefore Moses urges in his prayer, Wherefore should the egyptians speak and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the Mountains,
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and to consume them from the face of the earth. and to consume them from the face of the earth.
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Againe, to doe so, were to breake promise and oath, which he had made with their fathers,
Again, to do so, were to break promise and oath, which he had made with their Father's,
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and therefore Moses doth specially urge that, Remember Abraham, Isaack, and Israel thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine owne selfe,
and Therefore Moses does specially urge that, remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel thy Servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self,
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and saydst unto them, I will multiply your seed, as the starres of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of, will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it . and Said unto them, I will multiply your seed, as the Stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of, will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it.
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So that what face soever it carried, Moses saw well enough, God did not meane he should not pray for them.
So that what face soever it carried, Moses saw well enough, God did not mean he should not pray for them.
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But the case is here altered;
But the case is Here altered;
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first, Gods glorie is no way endangered, no more than it was by the captivitie of the ten Tribes;
First, God's glory is no Way endangered, no more than it was by the captivity of the ten Tribes;
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nay, this was greatly for his glorie;
nay, this was greatly for his glory;
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first, that all nations might see what a just God he is, who will not forbeare to punish sinne, no not in his owne people;
First, that all Nations might see what a just God he is, who will not forbear to Punish sin, no not in his own people;
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for many nations shall say, Wherefore hath the Lord done thus to this great Citie? and they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God,
for many Nations shall say, Wherefore hath the Lord done thus to this great city? and they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the Covenant of the Lord their God,
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and worshipped other Gods, and served them ; but his deliverance of them out of captivitie should be much more for his glorie, and worshipped other God's, and served them; but his deliverance of them out of captivity should be much more for his glory,
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for hee meant that should be more eminent and glorious than their deliverance out of Aegypt was,
for he meant that should be more eminent and glorious than their deliverance out of Egypt was,
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so as after that time it should be no more said, The Lord liveth that brought up the children of Israel out of Aegypt;
so as After that time it should be no more said, The Lord lives that brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt;
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but the Lord liveth that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the North,
but the Lord lives that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the North,
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and from all the lands whither he had driven them . See how greatly their captivitie should be for his glorie. and from all the Lands whither he had driven them. See how greatly their captivity should be for his glory.
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Neither was this against any promise or oath:
Neither was this against any promise or oath:
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for hee had already performed them, he had cast out the Heathen, and planted Israel in.
for he had already performed them, he had cast out the Heathen, and planted Israel in.
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Yea rather herein God was as good as his word, for hee had threatned them,
Yea rather herein God was as good as his word, for he had threatened them,
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if they were rebellious and disobedient, he would give them into the hands of their enemies,
if they were rebellious and disobedient, he would give them into the hands of their enemies,
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and they should reigne over them .
and they should Reign over them.
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Thus I hope, by conference of Scriptures, I have sufficiently cleared the sense of this, viz. that it was an absolute prohibition ;
Thus I hope, by conference of Scriptures, I have sufficiently cleared the sense of this, viz. that it was an absolute prohibition;
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and therefore, howsoever the Prophet was exceedingly afflicted;
and Therefore, howsoever the Prophet was exceedingly afflicted;
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to foresee in spirit, and afterwards to see with the eyes of his bodie the captivitie of the Iewes,
to foresee in Spirit, and afterwards to see with the eyes of his body the captivity of the Iewes,
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and desolation of the Citie and Temple, neither was hee ever wanting to give them good counsell,
and desolation of the city and Temple, neither was he ever wanting to give them good counsel,
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and pray in other cases for them; yet in this, he might not; in this he did not.
and pray in other cases for them; yet in this, he might not; in this he did not.
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Now it followeth to build doctrines, for Instruction, Consolation, and Reprehension; and by application to make them usefull unto us:
Now it follows to built doctrines, for Instruction, Consolation, and Reprehension; and by application to make them useful unto us:
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which doctrines naturally arising, are many, and namely these.
which doctrines naturally arising, Are many, and namely these.
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First, God commonly giveth warning, before he bring any judgement upon any place or persons, specially on his Church or people,
First, God commonly gives warning, before he bring any judgement upon any place or Persons, specially on his Church or people,
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or on any place, where his people are. This doctrine will be sufficiently proved, both from positive and exemplarie Scriptures.
or on any place, where his people Are. This Doctrine will be sufficiently proved, both from positive and exemplary Scriptures.
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Thus saith the Prophet, Surely the Lord God will doe nothing, but hee revealeth his secrets unto his servants the Prophets .
Thus Says the Prophet, Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he Revealeth his secrets unto his Servants the prophets.
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Before God brought the floud, God revealed it to Noah , who by word of mouth, and building the Arke, gave warning to the old world, for 120. yeeres :
Before God brought the flood, God revealed it to Noah, who by word of Mouth, and building the Ark, gave warning to the old world, for 120. Years:
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before hee sent fire and brimstone to consume the Cities in the plaine, hee revealed it to Abraham, and then to Lot, and his children :
before he sent fire and brimstone to consume the Cities in the plain, he revealed it to Abraham, and then to Lot, and his children:
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before the judgements were executed on Pharaoh and Aegypt, God revealed it to Moses and Aaron :
before the Judgments were executed on Pharaoh and Egypt, God revealed it to Moses and Aaron:
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before he destroyed Ninivie, he gave knowledge thereof to Ionah, and he proclaimed, Yet fortie dayes, and Ninivie shall be destroyed .
before he destroyed Nineveh, he gave knowledge thereof to Jonah, and he proclaimed, Yet fortie days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed.
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The Iewes shall not be destroyed, but the day and time shall be first proclaimed, that Gods people may betake themselves to fasting and prayer.
The Iewes shall not be destroyed, but the day and time shall be First proclaimed, that God's people may betake themselves to fasting and prayer.
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Before the captivitie of the ten Tribes, God revealed it to many of his Prophets, as Isaiah, Iehu, Eliah, Michaiah, Obadiah, Hosheah, Amos, Ioel:
Before the captivity of the ten Tribes, God revealed it to many of his prophets, as Isaiah, Iehu, Elijah, Michaiah, Obadiah, Hosheah, Amos, Joel:
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that, as before a great storme the cocks crow loud and thicke; so before this great judgement, the Prophets threatned, and cried loud and shrill;
that, as before a great storm the cocks crow loud and thick; so before this great judgement, the prophets threatened, and cried loud and shrill;
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before the captivitie of Iudah and Beniamin, many other Prophets knew of it, and were sent to threaten it,
before the captivity of Iudah and Benjamin, many other prophets knew of it, and were sent to threaten it,
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as Esay, Ezechiel, Zephanie, and our Prophet, who most plainly told them, for how long it should continue.
as Isaiah, Ezechiel, Zephaniah, and our Prophet, who most plainly told them, for how long it should continue.
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How were the Iewes abundantly warned, before their finall destruction and dispersion? how is Babylon fore warned? how those golden Churches in Asia Minor? how are wee all forewarned of the destruction of the world by fire? how are we all forewarned of the destruction of the wicked in hell fire? yea, what judgement can befall us,
How were the Iewes abundantly warned, before their final destruction and dispersion? how is Babylon before warned? how those golden Churches in Asia Minor? how Are we all forewarned of the destruction of the world by fire? how Are we all forewarned of the destruction of the wicked in hell fire? yea, what judgement can befall us,
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but our consciences must needs testifie, that some way or other, yea many wayes, God hath given us warning? All which doe sufficiently confirme our doctrine, that commonly God doth give warning,
but our Consciences must needs testify, that Some Way or other, yea many ways, God hath given us warning? All which do sufficiently confirm our Doctrine, that commonly God does give warning,
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before hee bring any great judgement upon his people, or any place where his people are.
before he bring any great judgement upon his people, or any place where his people Are.
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Only this is to be lamented, that people will take no warning.
Only this is to be lamented, that people will take no warning.
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As it was in the dayes of Noah, so shall it be at the end of the world, Matth. 24. The men of the old world had warning faire enough,As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be At the end of the world, Matthew 24. The men of the old world had warning fair enough,
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and yet knew nothing, would know nothing:
and yet knew nothing, would know nothing:
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wee have warning enough, but most will take no warning, but walke on still, and will know nothing, till the heavens be all on a flaming fire, the trumpet sound,
we have warning enough, but most will take no warning, but walk on still, and will know nothing, till the heavens be all on a flaming fire, the trumpet found,
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yea hell fire seaze upon them; and then it is too late. You will aske me, by what meanes doth God give people such warning? I answer:
yea hell fire seize upon them; and then it is too late. You will ask me, by what means does God give people such warning? I answer:
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the meanes are of two sorts, viz. ordinarie, and extraordinarie; the ordinarie meanes, is the ministerie of his servants:
the means Are of two sorts, viz. ordinary, and extraordinary; the ordinary means, is the Ministry of his Servants:
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as of Noah to the old world, Lot to Sodome, Moses and Aaron to Aegypt, Prophets to Iudah and Israel, Christ and his Apostles to the Iewes, Ionah to Ninivie, (as you have heard) Meanes extraordinarie are divers;
as of Noah to the old world, Lot to Sodom, Moses and Aaron to Egypt, prophets to Iudah and Israel, christ and his Apostles to the Iewes, Jonah to Nineveh, (as you have herd) Means extraordinary Are diverse;
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as terrible signes in Sunne, Moone, and Stars; earth-quakes, thunders, flashes of lightning, raging windes, roaring of seas;
as terrible Signs in Sun, Moon, and Stars; earthquakes, Thunders, flashes of lightning, raging winds, roaring of Seas;
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of all which, though some naturall reasons may bee probably rendred, yet being extraordinarie, they doe proclaime, in their kinde, Gods anger, and threaten some judgement.
of all which, though Some natural Reasons may be probably rendered, yet being extraordinary, they do proclaim, in their kind, God's anger, and threaten Some judgement.
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So Christ said, before his comming to judgement, there should be signes in Sunne, Moone, Stars, Aire, Earth, Sea,
So christ said, before his coming to judgement, there should be Signs in Sun, Moon, Stars, Air, Earth, Sea,
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so as mens hearts should faile with feare, Luc. 21. 25. Iosephus and others report strange things,so as men's hearts should fail with Fear, Luke 21. 25. Iosephus and Others report strange things,
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before the finall destruction of Ierusalem, as a dreadful blazing star, fearfull sights, of armies of men, chariots and horses in the aire, a voice heard in the Temple, Migremus hinc, Let us goe hence.
before the final destruction of Ierusalem, as a dreadful blazing star, fearful sights, of armies of men, chariots and Horses in the air, a voice herd in the Temple, Migremus hinc, Let us go hence.
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But of all presages, that is most remarkable, which Iosephus hath, De bello Iudaico, lib.
But of all presages, that is most remarkable, which Iosephus hath, De bello Judaic, lib.
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7. cap. 12. De prodigijs & praesagijs: One Iesus the sonne of Ananus, foure yeeres before the Romanes came,
7. cap. 12. De prodigijs & praesagijs: One Iesus the son of Ananus, foure Years before the Romans Come,
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when the Citie was in great peace and opulencie, hee began to cry up and downe in the Citie,
when the city was in great peace and opulency, he began to cry up and down in the city,
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and specially in the Temple, and that upon their most solemne festivities, Woe, woe to Ierusalem:
and specially in the Temple, and that upon their most solemn festivities, Woe, woe to Ierusalem:
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and being privately by many, and afterwards publikely by Magistrates, both rebuked, punished, and threatned, to hold his peace;
and being privately by many, and afterwards publicly by Magistrates, both rebuked, punished, and threatened, to hold his peace;
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yet he held on, so long as he was able day and night, till in the end the enemies came,
yet he held on, so long as he was able day and night, till in the end the enemies Come,
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and hee walking upon the wals, and crying as before, Woe to the people, woe to Ierusalem,
and he walking upon the walls, and crying as before, Woe to the people, woe to Ierusalem,
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and woe to the Temple, at the last he also cryed out, And woe to me.
and woe to the Temple, At the last he also cried out, And woe to me.
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At which words, lapis tormento missus, a stone being throwne by some warlike instrument then in use, it hit him in the head:
At which words, lapis tormento missus, a stone being thrown by Some warlike Instrument then in use, it hit him in the head:
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so ended he his life and presage; which some accounted to proceed from divine instinct.
so ended he his life and presage; which Some accounted to proceed from divine instinct.
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God often gave them into the hands of their enemies, and often delivered them, and everie deliverance was as a warning-peece, to sinne no more,
God often gave them into the hands of their enemies, and often Delivered them, and every deliverance was as a warning-piece, to sin no more,
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lest he would deliver them no more.
lest he would deliver them no more.
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Everie mercie abused is a warning-peece, and threatneth judgement, Woe to Capernaum, which had beene exalted to heaven.
Every mercy abused is a warning-piece, and threatens judgement, Woe to Capernaum, which had been exalted to heaven.
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Likewise lesser judgements (when people doe not repent) doe threaten greater, as everie lesser plague in Aegypt did threaten a greater in the heele of it, according to Gods threatning, If for these things thou wilt not repent, I will punish thee seven times more, Levit. 26. Now Iudah and Ierusalem must to it,
Likewise lesser Judgments (when people do not Repent) do threaten greater, as every lesser plague in Egypt did threaten a greater in the heel of it, according to God's threatening, If for these things thou wilt not Repent, I will Punish thee seven times more, Levit. 26. Now Iudah and Ierusalem must to it,
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because they would not be warned by the calamitie of their brethren. Deliverances from evils not thankfully received, nor godly use made of them, threaten judgements: yea, mercies abused threaten judgement:
Because they would not be warned by the calamity of their brothers. Deliverances from evils not thankfully received, nor godly use made of them, threaten Judgments: yea, Mercies abused threaten judgement:
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and the greater mercies abused, the greater judgements threatned;
and the greater Mercies abused, the greater Judgments threatened;
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loe these are the meanes, besides many others, for it is not possible to reckon up all.
lo these Are the means, beside many Others, for it is not possible to reckon up all.
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Thirdly, would you know the Reasons of this the Lords manner of dealing, why he doth commonly warne and threaten,
Thirdly, would you know the Reasons of this the lords manner of dealing, why he does commonly warn and threaten,
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before hee bring a judgment? The reasons are principally these three. First, in regard of himselfe:
before he bring a judgement? The Reasons Are principally these three. First, in regard of himself:
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Secondly, in regard of the godly: Thirdly, in regard of the wicked. For the first; This he doth, to declare the riches of his mercie;
Secondly, in regard of the godly: Thirdly, in regard of the wicked. For the First; This he does, to declare the riches of his mercy;
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how slow to judgement, and loth to avenge himselfe he is;
how slow to judgement, and loath to avenge himself he is;
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and therefore will not smite any, before he discharge a warning-peece, that all the world may give him glorie for his mercie, goodnesse,
and Therefore will not smite any, before he discharge a warning-piece, that all the world may give him glory for his mercy, Goodness,
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and (when no meanes will serve) most righteous judgements.
and (when no means will serve) most righteous Judgments.
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Secondly, for his peoples sake, that being threatned and warned, they testifying their faith and repentance, by fasting and prayer, may either turne away Gods wrath,
Secondly, for his peoples sake, that being threatened and warned, they testifying their faith and Repentance, by fasting and prayer, may either turn away God's wrath,
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or finde comfort in the day of calamitie.
or find Comfort in the day of calamity.
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The third & last reason is in regard of the wicked, that they being threatned and warned,
The third & last reason is in regard of the wicked, that they being threatened and warned,
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and taking none, but flattering themselves, lulling themselves asleepe in securitie, winking with their eyes,
and taking none, but flattering themselves, lulling themselves asleep in security, winking with their eyes,
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because they will not see Gods judgements, perswading themselves there is no such matter, esteeming the Prophets words but as winde, accounting of all signes from heaven and earth,
Because they will not see God's Judgments, persuading themselves there is no such matter, esteeming the prophets words but as wind, accounting of all Signs from heaven and earth,
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but as proceeding from naturall causes, & laughing at those as silly fooles, that make any divine use,
but as proceeding from natural Causes, & laughing At those as silly Fools, that make any divine use,
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or are afraid of Gods anger and judgements; Put the evill day farre off, say peace, peace;
or Are afraid of God's anger and Judgments; Put the evil day Far off, say peace, peace;
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having made a covenant with death, and are at an agreement with hell, that all such wickednesse may be cut off, and perish without excuse. Lo these are the reasons.having made a Covenant with death, and Are At an agreement with hell, that all such wickedness may be Cut off, and perish without excuse. Lo these Are the Reasons.
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Now if wee make Application, who seeth not that the hand of God is verie heavie upon divers of the reformed Churches abroad, in famine, war,
Now if we make Application, who sees not that the hand of God is very heavy upon diverse of the reformed Churches abroad, in famine, war,
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and all the miseries that accompanie it.
and all the misery's that accompany it.
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But I demand with the Apostle, Have they not heard? were they not warned? did these judgements come upon them,
But I demand with the Apostle, Have they not herd? were they not warned? did these Judgments come upon them,
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like a flash of lightning, no foreknowledge of them? Yes, yes, they had the faithfull servants of God, who zealously reproved their profanation of Sabbaths, taking of Gods name in vaine, drunkennesse, whoredome, pride, covetousnesse,
like a flash of lightning, no foreknowledge of them? Yes, yes, they had the faithful Servants of God, who zealously reproved their profanation of Sabbaths, taking of God's name in vain, Drunkenness, whoredom, pride, covetousness,
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and foretold the judgements of God without repentance:
and foretold the Judgments of God without Repentance:
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They saw that terrible blazon, and heard that stately tongue of Heaven , which preached these things to them that had eares to heare .
They saw that terrible blazon, and herd that stately tongue of Heaven, which preached these things to them that had ears to hear.
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To come to our selves, we Gods Ministers have told you of these things before.
To come to our selves, we God's Ministers have told you of these things before.
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What have wee told you? When and how God will punish this land? No, we could not tell you so,
What have we told you? When and how God will Punish this land? No, we could not tell you so,
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but we have faithfully told you, the sinnes of this land crie unto God for vengeance, God is a just God,
but we have faithfully told you, the Sins of this land cry unto God for vengeance, God is a just God,
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and if sinne be not repented of, hee will punish;
and if sin be not repented of, he will Punish;
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there is no corner of the land, but for many yeeres hath rung with these warnings.
there is no corner of the land, but for many Years hath rung with these Warnings.
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We saw also that prodigious starre, we heard that Lecture, (I feare you will forget it.) God hath most marvellously delivered us from forraine Invasion,
We saw also that prodigious star, we herd that Lecture, (I Fear you will forget it.) God hath most marvellously Delivered us from foreign Invasion,
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and fierie furnace of Gunpowder treason.
and fiery furnace of Gunpowder treason.
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The windes have roared, and sea broken in, to the destruction of whole valleyes, and dispeopling of many parishes;
The winds have roared, and sea broken in, to the destruction of Whole valleys, and dispeopling of many Parishes;
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the last winter hath beene long and extreme, the present spring backward, the fruits of the earth in great measure destroyed, a famine suddenly come upon us:
the last winter hath been long and extreme, the present spring backward, the fruits of the earth in great measure destroyed, a famine suddenly come upon us:
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are not all these as warning peeces? And unto them all adde this, as the greatest of all, that by the calamitie of our neighbours he doth admonish us to repent, who (for any thing that I know) are as great sinners as they;
Are not all these as warning Pieces? And unto them all add this, as the greatest of all, that by the calamity of our neighbours he does admonish us to Repent, who (for any thing that I know) Are as great Sinners as they;
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so as if God should bring upon us a heavier judgement than he hath done upon them,
so as if God should bring upon us a Heavier judgement than he hath done upon them,
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yet were it most just, our consciences must needs witnesse, we have had warning abundantly:
yet were it most just, our Consciences must needs witness, we have had warning abundantly:
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But above all, blessed be God, who hath given, and doth daily give us such faire and full warning of the last judgement and destruction of all the Reprobate in hell fire, oh beware of them.
But above all, blessed be God, who hath given, and does daily give us such fair and full warning of the last judgement and destruction of all the Reprobate in hell fire, o beware of them.
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The second Doctrine is, that all Gods true servants, when they see by evident signes, that the Lords anger is kindled against his people for their sinnes,
The second Doctrine is, that all God's true Servants, when they see by evident Signs, that the lords anger is kindled against his people for their Sins,
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and perceive some fearefull judgements to come upon them, they are wonderfully affected therewith, take it to heart,
and perceive Some fearful Judgments to come upon them, they Are wonderfully affected therewith, take it to heart,
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and labour by all good meanes to pacifie and prevent it.
and labour by all good means to pacify and prevent it.
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This doctrine ariseth from this word, Doe not lift up a (crie) unto mee;
This Doctrine arises from this word, Do not lift up a (cry) unto me;
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which noteth, that hee would not in a cold and senslesse manner have prayed, but as being wonderfully affected to foresee the miserie of Gods people for their sinnes, he would with sighes and groanes,
which notes, that he would not in a cold and senseless manner have prayed, but as being wonderfully affected to foresee the misery of God's people for their Sins, he would with sighs and groans,
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yea and bitter teares, have prayed to God for them, if he had not bid him hold his peace;
yea and bitter tears, have prayed to God for them, if he had not bid him hold his peace;
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for to cry in the Scriptures, when it is referred to praying, noteth, to pray unto God in most earnest and vehement manner;
for to cry in the Scriptures, when it is referred to praying, notes, to pray unto God in most earnest and vehement manner;
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as where God asked Moses, Why criest thou unto mee ? and David complaineth, O my God, I crie by day, and thou hearest not; and the Apostle saith, That our Saviour, in the dayes of his flesh did offer up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and teares :
as where God asked Moses, Why Christ thou unto me? and David Complaineth, Oh my God, I cry by day, and thou Hearst not; and the Apostle Says, That our Saviour, in the days of his Flesh did offer up Prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears:
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In all which (and many other places which might be alledged to this purpose) crying doth rather signifie mournfull intention of heart, zeale and fervencie of spirit, rather than any loud vociferation and contentions of words.
In all which (and many other places which might be alleged to this purpose) crying does rather signify mournful intention of heart, zeal and fervency of Spirit, rather than any loud vociferation and contentions of words.
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And from this word our Doctrin ariseth; which would first bee confirmed and backed with some other Scriptures.
And from this word our Doctrine arises; which would First be confirmed and backed with Some other Scriptures.
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And to begin with Moses: when hee saw imminent destruction to the people of God at the red sea, he cried unto God :
And to begin with Moses: when he saw imminent destruction to the people of God At the read sea, he cried unto God:
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little did any know the bitter affliction of his soule, but God who saw it,
little did any know the bitter affliction of his soul, but God who saw it,
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and revealed it, Moses why criest thou? How was David moved, when he saw the Angell that smote the people,
and revealed it, Moses why Christ thou? How was David moved, when he saw the Angel that smote the people,
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and said, Lo, I have sinned and dealt wickedly, but these sheepe what have they done ? Holy King Iosiah, when hee heard from reading the Booke of the Law that was found, what great wrath of God was kindled against the people for their sinnes, to make them a desolation and a curse, he rent his cloathes, his heart melted,
and said, Lo, I have sinned and dealt wickedly, but these sheep what have they done? Holy King Josiah, when he herd from reading the Book of the Law that was found, what great wrath of God was kindled against the people for their Sins, to make them a desolation and a curse, he rend his clothes, his heart melted,
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and his eyes poured out abundance of teares .
and his eyes poured out abundance of tears.
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How did godly Mordechai and Hesther take to heart the decree gone out for the destruction of the people of God,
How did godly Mordechai and Esther take to heart the Decree gone out for the destruction of the people of God,
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and humble themselves with sack-cloth, fasting, weeping, and praying, crying with loud and bitter cries ? When Ezrah heard of the great sinnes of the people,
and humble themselves with Sackcloth, fasting, weeping, and praying, crying with loud and bitter cries? When Ezrah herd of the great Sins of the people,
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and foresaw some imminent judgement, hee rent his garment, plucked off the haire of his head and beard,
and foresaw Some imminent judgement, he rend his garment, plucked off the hair of his head and beard,
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and did neither eat bread, nor drinke water, but mourned exceedingly : and did neither eat bred, nor drink water, but mourned exceedingly:
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The Prophet Esay foreseeing the captivitie of Gods people, said, Turne away from me, I will weepe bitterly, labour not to comfort me,
The Prophet Isaiah Foreseeing the captivity of God's people, said, Turn away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to Comfort me,
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because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people : Because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people:
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Our Prophet exceeded in this, who thus complained, My bowels, my bowels, I am pained at the very heart, mine heart maketh a noise in mee, I cannot hold my peace,
Our Prophet exceeded in this, who thus complained, My bowels, my bowels, I am pained At the very heart, mine heart makes a noise in me, I cannot hold my peace,
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because I have heard the sound of the trumpet, and alarum of warre, destruction upon destruction is cried ; Because I have herd the found of the trumpet, and alarm of war, destruction upon destruction is cried;
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and wished, Oh that mine head were waters, and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe day and night,
and wished, O that mine head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night,
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for the slaine of the daughter of my people : for the slain of the daughter of my people:
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And againe, Let mine eyes run downe with teares, night and day, and let them not cease,
And again, Let mine eyes run down with tears, night and day, and let them not cease,
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for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, and a very grievous blow : for the Virgae daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, and a very grievous blow:
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The Prophet Ezechiel, upon the same occasion, seeing the Angels destroying Gods people, feil on his face,
The Prophet Ezechiel, upon the same occasion, seeing the Angels destroying God's people, feil on his face,
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and cried, Oh Lord God, wilt thou destroy all the residue of Israel, in pouring out thy furie on Ierusalem ? Our blessed Saviour wept,
and cried, O Lord God, wilt thou destroy all the residue of Israel, in pouring out thy fury on Ierusalem? Our blessed Saviour wept,
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when hee prophesied the destruction of Ierusalem .
when he prophesied the destruction of Ierusalem.
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The blessed Apostle protesteth the continuall heavinesse and sorrow of heart, for the miserie of Gods people :
The blessed Apostle protesteth the continual heaviness and sorrow of heart, for the misery of God's people:
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and forewarned the Philippians with teares, of the evill to come.
and forewarned the Philippians with tears, of the evil to come.
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By which cloud of witnesses, out of the old and new Testament, our doctrine is sufficiently confirmed, viz. That when Gods anger is seene,
By which cloud of Witnesses, out of the old and new Testament, our Doctrine is sufficiently confirmed, viz. That when God's anger is seen,
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and some great judgement to befall Gods people is foreseene, Gods true servants are greatly affected therewith, and labour to prevent it.
and Some great judgement to befall God's people is foreseen, God's true Servants Are greatly affected therewith, and labour to prevent it.
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It being then most cleere that it is so, let us now proceed to consider the reasons thereof,
It being then most clear that it is so, let us now proceed to Consider the Reasons thereof,
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why it is so, and why they are thus affected.
why it is so, and why they Are thus affected.
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The first is, because there is nothing so sweet and deare unto them as Gods love and favour, nothing doth so much affect them with joy as the sense thereof.
The First is, Because there is nothing so sweet and deer unto them as God's love and favour, nothing does so much affect them with joy as the sense thereof.
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I say againe, Gods children are men and women, and subject to passion, as others, and are glad of the comforts of this life:
I say again, God's children Are men and women, and Subject to passion, as Others, and Are glad of the comforts of this life:
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but this is the glorious and unspeakable joy wherefore David prayeth, Lord lift up the light of thy countenance upon us ;
but this is the glorious and unspeakable joy Wherefore David Prayeth, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us;
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and thrice in one Psalme the Church prayeth, Cause thy face to shine, and wee shall be saved ;
and thrice in one Psalm the Church Prayeth, Cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved;
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Yea, the greatest blessing the Priest could pronounce was, The Lord blesse thee and keepe thee, the Lord make his face to shine on thee,
Yea, the greatest blessing the Priest could pronounce was, The Lord bless thee and keep thee, the Lord make his face to shine on thee,
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and be gracious unto thee, the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee . And no marvell, for David saith, that in Gods favour is life . and be gracious unto thee, the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee. And no marvel, for David Says, that in God's favour is life.
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And if Salomon say, The favours of an earthly King be as a cloud of the latter raine, what is Gods? Prov. 16. 15. What more urged by the Apostle than this pleasing of God,
And if Solomon say, The favours of an earthly King be as a cloud of the latter rain, what is God's? Curae 16. 15. What more urged by the Apostle than this pleasing of God,
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as, Offer up your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing unto God :
as, Offer up your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing unto God:
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and he saith this is a maine thing, wherein the happines of single life consisteth, the unmarried careth how he may please the Lord ;
and he Says this is a main thing, wherein the happiness of single life Consisteth, the unmarried Careth how he may please the Lord;
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and S. Paul prayed for the Colossians, that they might walke worthie of the Lord, to all pleasing of him ;
and S. Paul prayed for the colossians, that they might walk worthy of the Lord, to all pleasing of him;
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and biddeth children obey their parents in all things, in the Lord, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord ;
and bids children obey their Parents in all things, in the Lord, for this is Well-pleasing to the Lord;
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and calleth almes, a sacrifice acceptable and well-pleasing unto God ; and beseecheth the Thessalonians, so to walke, as they may please God .
and calls alms, a sacrifice acceptable and Well-pleasing unto God; and Beseecheth the Thessalonians, so to walk, as they may please God.
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Oh, doe good children finde such comfort and content in the good favour and pleasure of their parents; wives, of their husbands; servants, of their masters;
O, do good children find such Comfort and content in the good favour and pleasure of their Parents; wives, of their Husbands; Servants, of their Masters;
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and subjects, of their Kings? how much more true joy, content and comfort, doe Gods children finde in Gods favour and good pleasure? So as if hee be well pleased, they care not though all the world be offended.
and subject's, of their Kings? how much more true joy, content and Comfort, do God's children find in God's favour and good pleasure? So as if he be well pleased, they care not though all the world be offended.
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And as nothing is so sweet and joyfull, and highly esteemed and prized as Gods favour,
And as nothing is so sweet and joyful, and highly esteemed and prized as God's favour,
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and doth even ravish the heart with joy unspeakable and glorious: so there is nothing so bitter and grievous, as sense and appearance of Gods anger:
and does even ravish the heart with joy unspeakable and glorious: so there is nothing so bitter and grievous, as sense and appearance of God's anger:
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Who (saith Moses) considereth the power of his wrath? Psal. 90. Oh it is a powerfull wrath indeed,Who (Says Moses) Considereth the power of his wrath? Psalm 90. O it is a powerful wrath indeed,
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as Hezekiah and David say, It crusheth and breaketh the bones, it woundeth and killeth.
as Hezekiah and David say, It crushes and breaks the bones, it wounds and kills.
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If the wrath of a King, who is but a mortall man, be as messengers of death :
If the wrath of a King, who is but a Mortal man, be as messengers of death:
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what is the wrath of the King of Kings? Oh (saith David) when thou turnedst away thy face I was troubled ;
what is the wrath of the King of Kings? O (Says David) when thou turnedest away thy face I was troubled;
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and Solomon said, A wounded spirit, who can beare ? Oh it is the sense of Gods anger troubleth, woundeth, killeth, is the hell on earth, at the appearance whereof, Gods children are so affected, mourne and cry.
and Solomon said, A wounded Spirit, who can bear? O it is the sense of God's anger Troubles, wounds, kills, is the hell on earth, At the appearance whereof, God's children Are so affected, mourn and cry.
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The second reason is, because (next unto God) Gods Church and people are dearely beloved, of all the true members thereof,
The second reason is, Because (next unto God) God's Church and people Are dearly Beloved, of all the true members thereof,
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as being the people that God hath redeemed with his bloud , entred into perpetuall league and covenant with,
as being the people that God hath redeemed with his blood, entered into perpetual league and Covenant with,
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yea, the spouse of Christ, Ephes. 5. 32. and therefore it wonderfully affecteth Gods servants with griefe,
yea, the spouse of christ, Ephesians 5. 32. and Therefore it wonderfully affects God's Servants with grief,
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and maketh them cry, when they foresee any judgement or miserie befall them; the rather because in the miserie of Gods Church, Gods glory seemeth to be stained;
and makes them cry, when they foresee any judgement or misery befall them; the rather Because in the misery of God's Church, God's glory seems to be stained;
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whereof they are so zealous, that rather than that should happen, Moses wished to be blotted out of the booke ;
whereof they Are so zealous, that rather than that should happen, Moses wished to be blotted out of the book;
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and S. Paul to be separated from Christ .
and S. Paul to be separated from christ.
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Oh how father Eli was afflicted at the report of heavie newes, when one told him, that Israel was fled before the Philistims, his two sonnes slaine,
O how father Eli was afflicted At the report of heavy news, when one told him, that Israel was fled before the philistines, his two Sons slain,
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and the Arke of God taken!
and the Ark of God taken!
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It strucke him dead at heart, he fell backward from his seat, and broke his necke ;
It struck him dead At heart, he fell backward from his seat, and broke his neck;
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and his daughter in law hearing the same newes, presently fell into the throwes of travaile,
and his daughter in law hearing the same news, presently fell into the throws of travail,
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and being delivered of a sonne, called his name Ichabod. When zealous Nehemiah heard how the people of God were in great affliction, Ierusalem broken downe,
and being Delivered of a son, called his name ichabod. When zealous Nehemiah herd how the people of God were in great affliction, Ierusalem broken down,
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and the gates burnt with fire, he could not containe himselfe, but sate downe and wept,
and the gates burned with fire, he could not contain himself, but sat down and wept,
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and being the Kings Cup-bearer, (and as much as his office and life was worth, to appeare sad,
and being the Kings Cupbearer, (and as much as his office and life was worth, to appear sad,
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and hee never had beene so before) yet now he could not hide it, his countenance bewrayed it, the King tooke notice of it,
and he never had been so before) yet now he could not hide it, his countenance bewrayed it, the King took notice of it,
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and asked him, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sicke, this is nothing else but sorrow of heart? Oh the ruines of Ierusalem lay at his heart;
and asked him, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick, this is nothing Else but sorrow of heart? O the ruins of Ierusalem lay At his heart;
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which also made the people of God so imprecate themselves, If I forget Ierusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning,
which also made the people of God so imprecate themselves, If I forget Ierusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning,
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yea, let my tongue cleave to the roofe of my mouth, if I preferre not Ierusalem to my chiefestioy . yea, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth, if I prefer not Ierusalem to my chiefestioy.
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The third and last reason (whereof flesh and bloud are more sensible, than the two former) is, That the godly may be wrapped with the wicked ▪ in the same temporall punishment:
The third and last reason (whereof Flesh and blood Are more sensible, than the two former) is, That the godly may be wrapped with the wicked ▪ in the same temporal punishment:
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and therefore when they see it comming, they are much affected, and labour to prevent it.
and Therefore when they see it coming, they Are much affected, and labour to prevent it.
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I say againe, howsoever God is marvellous, in commonly providing for his children, before a judgement come, (as we shall heare more hereafter) yet many times even the godly are wrapped with the wicked, in the same temporall punishment, and therefore are so affected.
I say again, howsoever God is marvellous, in commonly providing for his children, before a judgement come, (as we shall hear more hereafter) yet many times even the godly Are wrapped with the wicked, in the same temporal punishment, and Therefore Are so affected.
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Shall we condemne all that perished in the waters ? and all that were consumed with fire ? God forbid:
Shall we condemn all that perished in the waters? and all that were consumed with fire? God forbid:
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If yee doe, yet know, that though all were not guiltie of the sinne, of making and worshipping the golden Calfe, yet it endangered all;
If ye do, yet know, that though all were not guilty of the sin, of making and worshipping the golden Calf, yet it endangered all;
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Let mee alone, saith God, and I will utterly consume them, and blot out their name from under Heaven : Let me alone, Says God, and I will utterly consume them, and blot out their name from under Heaven:
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for Achans sinne, Iosuahs armie is put to flight, and many slaine ;
for Achans sin, Iosuahs army is put to flight, and many slain;
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for Sauls sinne in killing the Gibeonites, there came a famine upon the land for three yeeres together ;
for Saul's sin in killing the Gibeonites, there Come a famine upon the land for three Years together;
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and you know, for that great villanie committed by the inhabitants of Gibeah, in abusing the Levites Concubine, not only vengeance came upon the Citie, wherein it was committed,
and you know, for that great villainy committed by the inhabitants of Gibeah, in abusing the Levites Concubine, not only vengeance Come upon the city, wherein it was committed,
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but upon all the Tribe of Beniamin, because they delivered them not up to be punished,
but upon all the Tribe of Benjamin, Because they Delivered them not up to be punished,
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but rather would seeme to defend them;
but rather would seem to defend them;
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yea, not only upon that Tribe which might seeme justly accessarie, but upon the inhabitants of Iabesh Gilead,
yea, not only upon that Tribe which might seem justly accessary, but upon the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead,
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because they came not up to the warre, to see Gods judgements executed upon those wicked men .
Because they Come not up to the war, to see God's Judgments executed upon those wicked men.
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Let him that readeth that story, consider how farre the judgements of God may extend themselves, towards all such as are not affected with Gods anger,
Let him that readeth that story, Consider how Far the Judgments of God may extend themselves, towards all such as Are not affected with God's anger,
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and doe not to the uttermost of their power endevour to punish sin.
and do not to the uttermost of their power endeavour to Punish since.
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This was it, made all the people of Israel so much afraid, when they heard how the Reubenites, Gadites,
This was it, made all the people of Israel so much afraid, when they herd how the Reubenites, Gadites,
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and halfe the Tribe of Manasseh, had erected an Altar on the other side Iordan, and supposed it had beene to offer sacrifice on;
and half the Tribe of Manasses, had erected an Altar on the other side Iordan, and supposed it had been to offer sacrifice on;
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their Commissioners told them, if they did so rebell against the Lord, the next morrow, the Lord would be wroth with all the Congregation of Israel .
their Commissioners told them, if they did so rebel against the Lord, the next morrow, the Lord would be wroth with all the Congregation of Israel.
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If then the zeale of Gods glorie, and love to Gods people will not move,
If then the zeal of God's glory, and love to God's people will not move,
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yet the love to ourselves and estates, may move us to mourne for sinnes and abominations of the land,
yet the love to ourselves and estates, may move us to mourn for Sins and abominations of the land,
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and to take greatly to heart, the tokens of anger, and threatnings of judgements, because wee also may be wrapped up in them.
and to take greatly to heart, the tokens of anger, and threatenings of Judgments, Because we also may be wrapped up in them.
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But mee thinketh I heare some say, such is Satans malice, and bloudie murtherous desire, to have Gods judgements generall,
But me Thinketh I hear Some say, such is Satan malice, and bloody murderous desire, to have God's Judgments general,
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and therefore dulleth the spirits of Gods children thus;
and Therefore dulleth the spirits of God's children thus;
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Alas what profit will it be for me to mourne and afflict my soule? if the judgement come, I and mine, all we are,
Alas what profit will it be for me to mourn and afflict my soul? if the judgement come, I and mine, all we Are,
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and have, shall be wrapped up in it, as well as those who take nothing to heart, but live joyfully;
and have, shall be wrapped up in it, as well as those who take nothing to heart, but live joyfully;
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and therefore let us even eat and drinke, and let God doe his will.
and Therefore let us even eat and drink, and let God do his will.
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Oh fainting soule, be not abused and deceived, step up for thy part into the breach, to stay Gods wrath ;
O fainting soul, be not abused and deceived, step up for thy part into the breach, to stay God's wrath;
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seeke the Lord amongst the meeke of the earth ; for Sions sake hold not thy tongue, and for Ierusalems sake give God no rest ;
seek the Lord among the meek of the earth; for Zions sake hold not thy tongue, and for Ierusalems sake give God no rest;
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bee one of his remembrancers day and night, in all thy supplications and prayers hold up thy hands against Satan and Antichrist,
be one of his remembrancers day and night, in all thy supplications and Prayers hold up thy hands against Satan and Antichrist,
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and bee thou to the uttermost of thy power an enemie to all the enemies of the Church, and helpe the Lord ,
and be thou to the uttermost of thy power an enemy to all the enemies of the Church, and help the Lord,
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and his people against them, with prayer, prease, and push of pike (if thou beest thereunto called) and crie mightily unto God for helpe in this, that God would generally open the eyes of all men to see our sins,
and his people against them, with prayer, press, and push of pike (if thou Best thereunto called) and cry mightily unto God for help in this, that God would generally open the eyes of all men to see our Sins,
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and the judgments thereby deserved, that all mens hearts may melt into teares, (as Iosiahs did in the like case ,) and that all (as one man) may goe out and meet the Lord by repentance,
and the Judgments thereby deserved, that all men's hearts may melt into tears, (as Josiahs did in the like case,) and that all (as one man) may go out and meet the Lord by Repentance,
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before his decree bee executed upon us.
before his Decree be executed upon us.
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Yea, if none shall joyne with thee, but in this case thou mayest complaine with Eliah, that thou art left alone ,
Yea, if none shall join with thee, but in this case thou Mayest complain with Elijah, that thou art left alone,
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yea so farre from helping, as that they doe mocke and discourage thee, as David complained, For thy sake I have borne reproach,
yea so Far from helping, as that they do mock and discourage thee, as David complained, For thy sake I have born reproach,
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and shame hath covered my face:
and shame hath covered my face:
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when I wept, and chastened my soule with fasting, that was my reproach, I put on sackcloth,
when I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was my reproach, I put on Sackcloth,
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and became a proverbe, they that sate in the gate spake against me, and drunkards made songs of me ; and became a proverb, they that sat in the gate spoke against me, and drunkards made songs of me;
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yet for thy part still wrestle with God ; the prayer of one righteous man availeth much with God, if it be fervent ;
yet for thy part still wrestle with God; the prayer of one righteous man availeth much with God, if it be fervent;
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one Moses stood in the gap ; and one Phinehas turned away the wrath from all Israel ;
one Moses stood in the gap; and one Phinehas turned away the wrath from all Israel;
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Phinehas prayed, and the plague stayed;Phinehas prayed, and the plague stayed;
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and Lot by his prayer saved Zoar, Gen. 19. 22. But how ever God dealeth, thou shalt bee sure to deliver thine owne soule ;
and Lot by his prayer saved Zoar, Gen. 19. 22. But how ever God deals, thou shalt be sure to deliver thine own soul;
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God hath a tender eye to all such as are affected at the testimonies of his anger.
God hath a tender eye to all such as Are affected At the testimonies of his anger.
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Before the six destroying Angels are sent forth, one clothed in linnen, with a writers inke-horne by his side, is bid go thorow the midst of the Citie,
Before the six destroying Angels Are sent forth, one clothed in linen, with a writers inkhorn by his side, is bid go thorough the midst of the city,
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& set a marke upon the foreheads of all them that sigh, and crie for the abominations of Ierusalem: & Set a mark upon the foreheads of all them that sighs, and cry for the abominations of Ierusalem:
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then are the Angels sent forth to destroy, but yet with this charge, Come not neere any man on whom is the marke .
then Are the Angels sent forth to destroy, but yet with this charge, Come not near any man on whom is the mark.
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And againe, before the foure destroying Angels, went forth an Angell, having the seale of the living God, cried to them with a loud voice, Hurt nothing, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads .
And again, before the foure destroying Angels, went forth an Angel, having the seal of the living God, cried to them with a loud voice, Hurt nothing, till we have sealed the Servants of our God in their foreheads.
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Before the floud come, God will provide for Noahs safetie, he will not only direct him to prepare an arke,
Before the flood come, God will provide for Noahs safety, he will not only Direct him to prepare an Ark,
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but himselfe wil see him in, yea and shut him in himselfe , would not suffer or trust any other to doe it,
but himself will see him in, yea and shut him in himself, would not suffer or trust any other to do it,
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but would have the locking and sealing of the doore with his owne hand:
but would have the locking and sealing of the door with his own hand:
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and shall Lot perish in Sodome, whose righteous soule had beene so vexed with their uncleane conversation? No, no, he shall have warning to be gone,
and shall Lot perish in Sodom, whose righteous soul had been so vexed with their unclean Conversation? No, no, he shall have warning to be gone,
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yea if hee stay too long, they will take him by the hand, and draw him away:
yea if he stay too long, they will take him by the hand, and draw him away:
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neither can they doe any thing, till hee bee safe in Zoar .
neither can they do any thing, till he be safe in Zoar.
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And histories report, that before the last and finall desolation of Ierusalem, there was a voice heard amongst the Christians, Goe forth to Pella, goe forth to Pella;
And histories report, that before the last and final desolation of Ierusalem, there was a voice herd among the Christians, Go forth to Pella, go forth to Pella;
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which so soone as ever the Christians had done, and that they were safe there, the Citie was sacked,
which so soon as ever the Christians had done, and that they were safe there, the city was sacked,
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and the wrath of God poured out upon it to the uttermost .
and the wrath of God poured out upon it to the uttermost.
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You have heard how God advanced Daniel in Babylon, and miraculously delivered him out of the Lions den ,
You have herd how God advanced daniel in Babylon, and miraculously Delivered him out of the Lions den,
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and the three children from the fierie furnace :
and the three children from the fiery furnace:
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But what need wee goe further than our present prophesie for the clearing of this point? Doth it availe Ieremie, that he hath so bitterly wept, mourned and lamented,
But what need we go further than our present prophesy for the clearing of this point? Does it avail Ieremie, that he hath so bitterly wept, mourned and lamented,
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and prayed unto God? Yes, yes, because hee had beene so faithfull, God provided well for him,
and prayed unto God? Yes, yes, Because he had been so faithful, God provided well for him,
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for Nebuchadnezzar himselfe gave charge to Nebuzaradan his chiefe steward, to looke well to Ieremie, and doe for him as he would,
for Nebuchadnezzar himself gave charge to Nebuzaradan his chief steward, to look well to Ieremie, and do for him as he would,
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and let him goe whither he would;
and let him go whither he would;
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and indeed he did so, putting him to his choice, whether he would goe to Babylon and receive kindnesse there, or stay in Iudah:
and indeed he did so, putting him to his choice, whither he would go to Babylon and receive kindness there, or stay in Iudah:
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and because he desired rather to stay in Iudah, hee gave him victuals and a reward,
and Because he desired rather to stay in Iudah, he gave him victuals and a reward,
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and let him goe whither hee would , so as he found a great deale more favour from the enemies,
and let him go whither he would, so as he found a great deal more favour from the enemies,
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than hee did from his owne Princes and people.
than he did from his own Princes and people.
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Yea (and worthie to be noted) Ebedmelech, who had spoken good to the King,
Yea (and worthy to be noted) Ebedmelech, who had spoken good to the King,
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and beene a meanes to deliver him out of the dungeon, God promised him his life for a prey, Ierem. 39. ult. And Gedaliah, whose father Ahikam had beene his great friend,
and been a means to deliver him out of the dungeon, God promised him his life for a prey, Jeremiah 39. ult. And Gedaliah, whose father Ahikam had been his great friend,
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and saved his life, Ier. 26. ult. And Baruch his Scribe, and others that feared God,
and saved his life, Jeremiah 26. ult. And baruch his Scribe, and Others that feared God,
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and had beene Ieremies friends, and encouragement, even these had their lives given for a prey, were left behinde in the land,
and had been Jeremiahs Friends, and encouragement, even these had their lives given for a prey, were left behind in the land,
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and Gedaliah the sonne of Ahikam, made their governour in Mizpah . Oh thus the Lord hath many wayes to deliver his out of troubles and miseries,
and Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, made their governor in Mizpah. O thus the Lord hath many ways to deliver his out of Troubles and misery's,
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and hee will doe it, if it be for his glorie and their good;
and he will do it, if it be for his glory and their good;
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if otherwise, hee be pleased to wrap them up in the common calamitie, yet even that shall turne to the furtherance of their salvation,
if otherwise, he be pleased to wrap them up in the Common calamity, yet even that shall turn to the furtherance of their salvation,
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and God will so enrich them with patience and comfort in assurance of Gods love, that in such miserie, they shall bee most happie.
and God will so enrich them with patience and Comfort in assurance of God's love, that in such misery, they shall be most happy.
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How ever things goe, it shall bee well with the just.
How ever things go, it shall be well with the just.
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The Doctrine being thus confirmed, the reasons thereof rendred, and objection against the practise thereof removed;
The Doctrine being thus confirmed, the Reasons thereof rendered, and objection against the practise thereof removed;
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it now followeth to consider what are the testimonies, whereby Gods servants doe witnesse to others,
it now follows to Consider what Are the testimonies, whereby God's Servants do witness to Others,
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and specially to God, and their owne soules, that they are amongst the small number of such as doe take Gods anger and judgements to heart:
and specially to God, and their own Souls, that they Are among the small number of such as do take God's anger and Judgments to heart:
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And they are of two sorts, viz. common to all Gods good servants, and speciall or proper to some sorts of them:
And they Are of two sorts, viz. Common to all God's good Servants, and special or proper to Some sorts of them:
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the common testimonies are of two sorts, private and publike;
the Common testimonies Are of two sorts, private and public;
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private testimonies are praier, and intercession, helped with fasting and humiliation, that so they may pray the more fervently,
private testimonies Are prayer, and Intercession, helped with fasting and humiliation, that so they may pray the more fervently,
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and cry mightily unto God to spare his people.
and cry mightily unto God to spare his people.
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No sooner did God reveale to Abraham, his purpose to destroy Sodome, but he fell instantly to praier,
No sooner did God reveal to Abraham, his purpose to destroy Sodom, but he fell instantly to prayer,
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and most vehemently importuned him to spare them .
and most vehemently importuned him to spare them.
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When did God ever manifest to Moses his conceived anger against his people, and threatned a judgement,
When did God ever manifest to Moses his conceived anger against his people, and threatened a judgement,
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but Moses was downe on his face crying to the Lord, contending with him, and urging of him,
but Moses was down on his face crying to the Lord, contending with him, and urging of him,
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for his name and glory, grace and goodnesse, mercies, promises, oath, and covenant, to forgive and spare ? When Nehemiah heard of the misery of Gods people,
for his name and glory, grace and Goodness, Mercies, promises, oath, and Covenant, to forgive and spare? When Nehemiah herd of the misery of God's people,
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and Ierusalem, he sate downe and wept, and fasted, and prayed, before the God of heaven :
and Ierusalem, he sat down and wept, and fasted, and prayed, before the God of heaven:
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The second are more publike, and are either of gesture, as in Nehemiah, or words,
The second Are more public, and Are either of gesture, as in Nehemiah, or words,
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when every man and woman, according to their places and gifts, doe call on others, of their families,
when every man and woman, according to their places and Gifts, do call on Others, of their families,
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or neighbours, to humble themselves, and seeke to prevent the judgement threatned.
or neighbours, to humble themselves, and seek to prevent the judgement threatened.
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So Mordechai, (when he heard of the bloudy Decree that was passed) was not contented to put on sackcloth and mourne in secret,
So Mordechai, (when he herd of the bloody decree that was passed) was not contented to put on Sackcloth and mourn in secret,
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but went into the midst of the City, and cried with a loud and bitter cry,
but went into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and bitter cry,
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and made it knowne to Hesther, and Hesther would have all the Iewes in Shushan to fast too .
and made it known to Esther, and Esther would have all the Iewes in Susa to fast too.
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The Prophet saith, All such as feared God, stirred up one another, by speaking often to one another, saying, feare the Lord .
The Prophet Says, All such as feared God, stirred up one Another, by speaking often to one Another, saying, Fear the Lord.
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This is it the Apostle aimeth at, Exhort one another daily whilst it is called to day,
This is it the Apostle aimeth At, Exhort one Another daily while it is called to day,
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lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulnesse of sinne : lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin:
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and provoke one another to love and good workes, Heb. 10. 24. And so the shipmaster wakened Ionah, and bade him call upon his God, Iona. 1. 6. The more proper and speciall testimonies, concerne two sorts of Gods servants, viz. the Minister and Magistrate. and provoke one Another to love and good works, Hebrew 10. 24. And so the shipmaster wakened Jonah, and bade him call upon his God, Iona. 1. 6. The more proper and special testimonies, concern two sorts of God's Servants, viz. the Minister and Magistrate.
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The faithfull Minister of God, testifieth that he taketh to heart the anger of God, and threatned judgement, by three things.
The faithful Minister of God, Testifieth that he Takes to heart the anger of God, and threatened judgement, by three things.
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First, by lifting up his voice like a trumpet , and giving warning, for which purpose they have the titles of Seers ,
First, by lifting up his voice like a trumpet, and giving warning, for which purpose they have the titles of Seers,
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and Watchmen , I have set watchmen upon thy wals, O Ierusalem.
and Watchmen, I have Set watchmen upon thy walls, Oh Ierusalem.
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They must have eies in their heads, and from their watchtower, see anger and judgement afarre off,
They must have eyes in their Heads, and from their watchtower, see anger and judgement afar off,
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and like faithfull watchmen, from the wall, give warning to the City, as soone as ever they descry the Lord comming against his people.
and like faithful watchmen, from the wall, give warning to the city, as soon as ever they descry the Lord coming against his people.
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Secondly, they must labour by their Ministery, to bring the people to repentance, that so Gods wrath may be pacified, and judgements prevented;
Secondly, they must labour by their Ministry, to bring the people to Repentance, that so God's wrath may be pacified, and Judgments prevented;
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and to that end, they must faithfully reprove them for their sinnes, and let them see the hainousnesse of their transgressions,
and to that end, they must faithfully reprove them for their Sins, and let them see the heinousness of their transgressions,
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and call earnestly upon them for repentance.
and call earnestly upon them for Repentance.
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Thus did Noah before the floud, Lot before the burning of Sodom, the Prophets Isay, Ieremy, Ezechiel, Ioel, before the Captivities:
Thus did Noah before the flood, Lot before the burning of Sodom, the prophets Saiah, Ieremy, Ezechiel, Joel, before the Captivities:
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Rent your hearts and not your garments, and turne to the Lord your God, : Rend your hearts and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God,:
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thus did Christ and Iohn Baptist before the finall destruction of the Iewes, Repent, repent, Except yee repent yee shall all perish :
thus did christ and John Baptist before the final destruction of the Iewes, repent, Repent, Except ye Repent ye shall all perish:
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Now is the axe laid to the root of the tree; Now is the axe laid to the root of the tree;
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and, O generation of vipers, who hath forewarned you to flee from the anger to come? bring forth fruits worthy amendment of life :
and, Oh generation of vipers, who hath forewarned you to flee from the anger to come? bring forth fruits worthy amendment of life:
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yea thus have all Gods servants done, that desire to be free from the bloud of all men :
yea thus have all God's Servants done, that desire to be free from the blood of all men:
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for if they give not warning, the bloud is required at their hands , and therefore it behoveth them to bestirre themselves, that if it be possible they may save Gods people from the wrath to come,
for if they give not warning, the blood is required At their hands, and Therefore it behooveth them to Bestir themselves, that if it be possible they may save God's people from the wrath to come,
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or at least deliver their own soules, and be found a sweet savour unto God, even in them that perish .
or At least deliver their own Souls, and be found a sweet savour unto God, even in them that perish.
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Thirdly, it is the faithfull Ministers duty to be very tenderly affected towards all such as mourne in Sion ;
Thirdly, it is the faithful Ministers duty to be very tenderly affected towards all such as mourn in Sion;
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and with David are afraid of Gods judgements ;
and with David Are afraid of God's Judgments;
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they must be sure to speake a word in due season to such as are weary .
they must be sure to speak a word in due season to such as Are weary.
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God gave the Prophet Isay a charge, to speake comfortably to the heart of Ierusalem .
God gave the Prophet Saiah a charge, to speak comfortably to the heart of Ierusalem.
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And hence it is that the Prophets, Christ, Iohn Baptist, and the Apostles, did ever interlace reproofes and threatnings, with heavenly comforts, to prepare them for times of triall and tentations;
And hence it is that the prophets, christ, John Baptist, and the Apostles, did ever interlace reproofs and threatenings, with heavenly comforts, to prepare them for times of trial and tentations;
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that howsoever they lived amongst the wicked, and some great judgement and generall might come, yet come what will, it should goe well with them;
that howsoever they lived among the wicked, and Some great judgement and general might come, yet come what will, it should go well with them;
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yea let vs Ministers be assured, the Lord will require as strict an account of us,
yea let us Ministers be assured, the Lord will require as strict an account of us,
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how we have cheared and comforted the godly, as that we have reproved and threatned the wicked.
how we have cheered and comforted the godly, as that we have reproved and threatened the wicked.
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And I say upon this occasion, in the word of the Lord, Be of good comfort all godly Magistrates, and Governors,
And I say upon this occasion, in the word of the Lord, Be of good Comfort all godly Magistrates, and Governors,
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if your hearts be set aright to advance Gods Religion, and holy Gospell of Christ,
if your hearts be Set aright to advance God's Religion, and holy Gospel of christ,
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and to suppresse and beat downe Atheisme, Poperie, and all wickednesse, whereby Gods anger is kindled, and heavie judgements procured.
and to suppress and beatrice down Atheism, Popery, and all wickedness, whereby God's anger is kindled, and heavy Judgments procured.
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Be of good comfort yee Ministers of Christ, that watch and warne Gods people, having continuall sorrow and heavinesse to see their sinnes,
Be of good Comfort ye Ministers of christ, that watch and warn God's people, having continual sorrow and heaviness to see their Sins,
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and being farre off from serving the time, and flattering them, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace ,
and being Far off from serving the time, and flattering them, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace,
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but faithfully reproving them for all their sinnes, and earnestly calling on them for repentance.
but faithfully reproving them for all their Sins, and earnestly calling on them for Repentance.
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And be of good comfort, all yee people, whose hearts are broken with godly sorrow, to see the sinnes of the Land;
And be of good Comfort, all ye people, whose hearts Are broken with godly sorrow, to see the Sins of the Land;
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and you that strive to keepe your selves unspotted of the world , and to walke worthy the Gospell , and such great mercies as God vouchsafeth;
and you that strive to keep your selves unspotted of the world, and to walk worthy the Gospel, and such great Mercies as God vouchsafeth;
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and humble your soules before God privately in fasting and praiers, and so farre as you can (and is lawfull) labour to draw on others in the like practise of piety:
and humble your Souls before God privately in fasting and Prayers, and so Far as you can (and is lawful) labour to draw on Others in the like practice of piety:
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know that you are sealed and maintained of God; assure your selves the eie and hand of God are on you for good ; his compassions shall not faile ;
know that you Are sealed and maintained of God; assure your selves the eye and hand of God Are on you for good; his compassions shall not fail;
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the hils shall sooner remove out of their places ; than his mercy can be removed from you; the hills shall sooner remove out of their places; than his mercy can be removed from you;
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his covenant with day and night, shall sooner be broken, than with you ; you are written upon the palmes of his hands, and are ever in his sight ; his Covenant with day and night, shall sooner be broken, than with you; you Are written upon the palms of his hands, and Are ever in his sighed;
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and either God will be pacified, and spare for your sakes;
and either God will be pacified, and spare for your sakes;
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or (as he knoweth best) will provide for you, either take you to himselfe, that you shall not see the evill to come ;
or (as he Knoweth best) will provide for you, either take you to himself, that you shall not see the evil to come;
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or whatsoever evill come, his good Angels shall guard you, his spirit support you, his grace be sufficient for you, he shall enrich you with peace, patience,
or whatsoever evil come, his good Angels shall guard you, his Spirit support you, his grace be sufficient for you, he shall enrich you with peace, patience,
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and joy, and in good time, make an end of all misery, and set the crowne of immortall glory on your head.
and joy, and in good time, make an end of all misery, and Set the crown of immortal glory on your head.
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The second duty particular, is for the chiefe Magistrate to command such as are subordinate and inferiour, to see execution;
The second duty particular, is for the chief Magistrate to command such as Are subordinate and inferior, to see execution;
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these are to testifie, how greatly they are affected with tokens of Gods wrath, and appearance of judgements, by labouring to reforme sinne,
these Are to testify, how greatly they Are affected with tokens of God's wrath, and appearance of Judgments, by labouring to reform sin,
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and enjoyning fasting, and humiliation, for pacifying of Gods anger, and preventing of judgements. Thus did Moses, Ioshuah, David, Iehoshaphat, Nehemiah, Hesty King of Ninivie.
and enjoining fasting, and humiliation, for pacifying of God's anger, and preventing of Judgments. Thus did Moses, Joshua, David, Jehoshaphat, Nehemiah, Hesty King of Nineveh.
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It would aske too long a time, to shew you how wonderfully God hath beene appeased,
It would ask too long a time, to show you how wonderfully God hath been appeased,
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and how strangely judgements have beene prevented, by this most godly and Christian exercise: the Scriptures are plentifull in this point.
and how strangely Judgments have been prevented, by this most godly and Christian exercise: the Scriptures Are plentiful in this point.
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Yea it is registred, that even Ahab, only thereunto moved with a base feare of judgement threatned,
Yea it is registered, that even Ahab, only thereunto moved with a base Fear of judgement threatened,
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and but fasting and wearing sackcloth in hypocrisie, God deferred the judgement untill his sonnes daies .
and but fasting and wearing Sackcloth in hypocrisy, God deferred the judgement until his Sons days.
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Oh what a blessing did this Land receive hereupon in Ann. 1588. I am perswaded, never any did humble themselves before the Lord, in true fasting and praier,
O what a blessing did this Land receive hereupon in Ann. 1588. I am persuaded, never any did humble themselves before the Lord, in true fasting and prayer,
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but found a blessing from heaven thereon.
but found a blessing from heaven thereon.
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Oh that I could but perswade you to make triall hereof, and to prove the Lord herein:
O that I could but persuade you to make trial hereof, and to prove the Lord herein:
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I assure my selfe, God is the same loving God, as ready now as ever, most graciously to answer the soule that setteth it selfe aright to seeke God, by such waies and meanes as he hath prescribed.
I assure my self, God is the same loving God, as ready now as ever, most graciously to answer the soul that sets it self aright to seek God, by such ways and means as he hath prescribed.
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Now let us come and make application of these things to ourselves.
Now let us come and make application of these things to ourselves.
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That God hath many waies testified his anger and displeasure, and not only threatned, but also in some measure executed his judgements, who so blinde as seeth not? But how are men and women affected herewith? Doe we, in the conscience of our sinnes, judge our selves unworthy of any common blessing, peace, food, sleepe, apparell;
That God hath many ways testified his anger and displeasure, and not only threatened, but also in Some measure executed his Judgments, who so blind as sees not? But how Are men and women affected herewith? Do we, in the conscience of our Sins, judge our selves unworthy of any Common blessing, peace, food, sleep, apparel;
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and most worthy of all those heavie judgements, which either he hath threatned, or executed on any others? Are we afraid of Gods judgements,
and most worthy of all those heavy Judgments, which either he hath threatened, or executed on any Others? are we afraid of God's Judgments,
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and specially of those that are spirituall? I say againe, of those that are spirituall,
and specially of those that Are spiritual? I say again, of those that Are spiritual,
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and most dreadfull? Doe we grieve exceedingly and mourne in our soules, that we have so justly offended God,
and most dreadful? Do we grieve exceedingly and mourn in our Souls, that we have so justly offended God,
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and purchased his anger and displeasure, and to have the very floudgates and all the sluces of his judgements drawne up, to our utter overthrow and destruction? Doe we bend our selves with all our strength to pacific God,
and purchased his anger and displeasure, and to have the very floodgates and all the sluices of his Judgments drawn up, to our utter overthrow and destruction? Do we bend our selves with all our strength to pacific God,
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and prevent his judgements? And to that end, doe we with full purpose of heart, resolve to forsake our owne knowne sins? and to put in practise all holy purposes and vowes? to reforme presently whatsoever we know to be amisse in us? and to shew forth more true zeale of Gods glory,
and prevent his Judgments? And to that end, do we with full purpose of heart, resolve to forsake our own known Sins? and to put in practise all holy Purposes and vows? to reform presently whatsoever we know to be amiss in us? and to show forth more true zeal of God's glory,
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and the power of godlinesse in our lives, than we have done? Doe we poure out our soules in instant praiers and supplications, with sighs and groanes unto God,
and the power of godliness in our lives, than we have done? Do we pour out our Souls in instant Prayers and supplications, with sighs and groans unto God,
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for ourselves and his Church? and as our callings and gifts enable and give leaue, doe we stirre up and provoke others to doe so?
for ourselves and his Church? and as our callings and Gifts enable and give leave, do we stir up and provoke Others to doe so?
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If this be so, it is happy, and I cannot but comfortably assure myselfe, there are thousands and ten thousands that doe so;
If this be so, it is happy, and I cannot but comfortably assure myself, there Are thousands and ten thousands that do so;
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yea how abundantly have men and women in this Land, in this Countrey, and in this City, declared their love to the Gospell,
yea how abundantly have men and women in this Land, in this Country, and in this city, declared their love to the Gospel,
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and compassion to the poore distressed Saints that professe it? which, I doubt not,
and compassion to the poor distressed Saints that profess it? which, I doubt not,
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but God hath registred in his booke, and will, in his good time, remunerate with a large recompence of reward;
but God hath registered in his book, and will, in his good time, remunerate with a large recompense of reward;
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and I trust we shall yet see Ierusalem in prosperity, and peace upon Israel.
and I trust we shall yet see Ierusalem in Prosperity, and peace upon Israel.
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How ever it please God to deale, yet all such shall finde grace, mercy, and peace with God;
How ever it please God to deal, yet all such shall find grace, mercy, and peace with God;
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let such cast their care on God, for he careth for them.
let such cast their care on God, for he Careth for them.
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But let me lament, that there are too too many amongst us, Atheists, Papists, prophane and irreligious persons,
But let me lament, that there Are too too many among us, Atheists, Papists, profane and irreligious Persons,
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as senslesse as blocks and stones of their sinnes, Gods anger, and Gods judgements:
as senseless as blocks and stones of their Sins, God's anger, and God's Judgments:
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who being called to weeping and mourning, baldnesse, and girding of sack-cloth, make songs on those that doe so, Psal. 69. Doe-slay oxen, and kill sheepe,
who being called to weeping and mourning, baldness, and girding of Sackcloth, make songs on those that do so, Psalm 69. Doe-slay oxen, and kill sheep,
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and for their parts, eat flesh, and drinke wine . and for their parts, eat Flesh, and drink wine.
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Tell them of the afflictions of Gods people, they sit drinking still, let Shushan bee in never so great perplexitie ;
Tell them of the afflictions of God's people, they fit drinking still, let Susa be in never so great perplexity;
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yea, eat the calves out of the stals, and lambs out of the flocks, drinke their wine in bouls, annoint themselves with best ointment, yea, eat the calves out of the stals, and Lambs out of the flocks, drink their wine in bouls, anoint themselves with best ointment,
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and invent to themselves instruments of musicke, like David, but are not sorrie for the afflictions of Ioseph . and invent to themselves Instruments of music, like David, but Are not sorry for the afflictions of Ioseph.
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Yea, I would there were not too many Edomites, who rejoyce in the calamitie of the Church,
Yea, I would there were not too many Edomites, who rejoice in the calamity of the Church,
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and say, There, there, so would we have it, persecute and take them, there is none to deliver them, there is no helpe for them in God, Downe with it, downe with it, even to the ground ;
and say, There, there, so would we have it, persecute and take them, there is none to deliver them, there is no help for them in God, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground;
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who would be glad that all religion, and the professours, were utterly ruined and rooted out,
who would be glad that all Religion, and the professors, were utterly ruined and rooted out,
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and all as prophane as themselves.
and all as profane as themselves.
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Tell them of their sinnes, they doe not know any such things, nor beleeve that any are better than themselves.
Tell them of their Sins, they do not know any such things, nor believe that any Are better than themselves.
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Threaten them with judgements, pestilence, famine, sword, they make a mocke, Let us eat and drinke, for tomorrow we shall die ;
Threaten them with Judgments, pestilence, famine, sword, they make a mock, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we shall die;
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The Prophets words are but winde, tomorrow shall bee as to day, and much more abundant, Esay 56. ult. Or else desperately say, Let God hasten his worke, The prophets words Are but wind, tomorrow shall be as to day, and much more abundant, Isaiah 56. ult. Or Else desperately say, Let God hasten his work,
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even his great worke, that wee may see it ; even his great work, that we may see it;
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Or else presumptuously say, I shall have peace, though I walke in the stubbornnesse of mine heart,
Or Else presumptuously say, I shall have peace, though I walk in the stubbornness of mine heart,
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and adde drunkennes to thirst, no evill shall happen to me . and add Drunkenness to thirst, no evil shall happen to me.
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Others are secure, for They have made a covenant with death, and are at agreement with hell,
Others Are secure, for They have made a Covenant with death, and Are At agreement with hell,
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when the overflowing scourge shall passe thorow, it shall not come neere them, they have made lies their refuge,
when the overflowing scourge shall pass thorough, it shall not come near them, they have made lies their refuge,
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and under falshood have hid themselves . and under falsehood have hid themselves.
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Others are angrie with the Prophets that threaten, as they accused Ieremie to the King, that the world was not able to beare his words, that hee discouraged the people,
Others Are angry with the prophets that threaten, as they accused Ieremie to the King, that the world was not able to bear his words, that he discouraged the people,
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and was never well, till he was in prison, Ierem. 38. 4. Thus they put off the evill day farre from them,
and was never well, till he was in prison, Jeremiah 38. 4. Thus they put off the evil day Far from them,
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and approach to the seat of iniquitie, going from evill to worse, without all feare of God or man, hating to bee reformed.
and approach to the seat of iniquity, going from evil to Worse, without all Fear of God or man, hating to be reformed.
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Oh prophane Atheists, Belly-gods, and Worldlings, know that it is not for your sakes that God spareth, it is for his servants sakes, amongst whom yee live, that yee enjoy so large a share in many good blessings of God;
O profane Atheists, Belly-gods, and Worldlings, know that it is not for your sakes that God spares, it is for his Servants sakes, among whom ye live, that ye enjoy so large a share in many good blessings of God;
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such as yee despise and make a mocke of, yea extremely hate and persecute, are they, that stand in the breach, and turne away Gods judgements;
such as ye despise and make a mock of, yea extremely hate and persecute, Are they, that stand in the breach, and turn away God's Judgments;
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but if our sinnes grow so full, and God make way for his fierie wrath, by taking away such,
but if our Sins grow so full, and God make Way for his fiery wrath, by taking away such,
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and that his judgements doe breake out, you shall not escape, nay you shall drinke deepe of the cup of Gods wrath,
and that his Judgments do break out, you shall not escape, nay you shall drink deep of the cup of God's wrath,
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yea sucke and wring out the verie dregs of the same ;
yea suck and wring out the very dregs of the same;
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you shall finde your staves to be but broken reeds , and all your shelter for defence, lying, falshood, and vanitie;
you shall find your staves to be but broken reeds, and all your shelter for defence, lying, falsehood, and vanity;
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shift and shuffle, and flie whither you will, you shall not bee able to flie from his vengeance;
shift and shuffle, and fly whither you will, you shall not be able to fly from his vengeance;
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though you could dig to hell (as the Prophet speaketh ) yet Gods hand would fetch you thence;
though you could dig to hell (as the Prophet speaks) yet God's hand would fetch you thence;
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though climbe up to Heaven, hee would pull you downe;
though climb up to Heaven, he would pull you down;
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though hide your selves in most secret caves, and under rocks and mountaines, yet even there shall his vengeance finde you out:
though hide your selves in most secret caves, and under Rocks and Mountains, yet even there shall his vengeance find you out:
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flie whither you will, he will command the sword, the pestilence and famine, to pursue you with terrour of heart,
fly whither you will, he will command the sword, the pestilence and famine, to pursue you with terror of heart,
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and trembling of conscience, the Lord will ever, and everie where, set his face against you for evill,
and trembling of conscience, the Lord will ever, and every where, Set his face against you for evil,
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and not for good, till hee hath rooted out your names from under Heaven, destroyed you from off the face of the earth,
and not for good, till he hath rooted out your names from under Heaven, destroyed you from off the face of the earth,
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and cast you into hell, the place prepared for the Devill and all reprobate ones.
and cast you into hell, the place prepared for the devil and all Reprobate ones.
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If therfore thou desirest to finde mercie and comfort, Repent, be sorrie for thy sinnes, mourne that thou hast displeased and offended God, tremble to thinke of his judgements, doe thy best endevour to prevent them:
If Therefore thou Desirest to find mercy and Comfort, repent, be sorry for thy Sins, mourn that thou hast displeased and offended God, tremble to think of his Judgments, do thy best endeavour to prevent them:
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for how soever it shall please God to deale, such and such only shall bee most happie.
for how soever it shall please God to deal, such and such only shall be most happy.
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And so much for the second Doctrine. It followeth.
And so much for the second Doctrine. It follows.
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The third Doctrine is, That Gods faithfull servants are verie powerfull with God, and as his deare favourites, by their prayers, to prevent and turne away judgments and calamities, from themselves and Gods people.
The third Doctrine is, That God's faithful Servants Are very powerful with God, and as his deer favourites, by their Prayers, to prevent and turn away Judgments and calamities, from themselves and God's people.
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This Doctrine I raise from the word (Pagarg) which signifieth to resist, or withstand, as Ierome translateth it ;
This Doctrine I raise from the word (Pagarg) which signifies to resist, or withstand, as Jerome Translate it;
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Non mihi obsist as, Doe not withstand me;Non mihi obsist as, Do not withstand me;
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for the word in native proprietie, intendeth a kind of force or violence . One place shall serve amongst many, for to enlighten this point:
for the word in native propriety, intends a kind of force or violence. One place shall serve among many, for to enlighten this point:
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this word is used in the booke of Iudges, where Zebah and Zalmunnah entreat Gedeon, Rise thou and fall upon us ;
this word is used in the book of Judges, where Zebah and Zalmunnah entreat Gideon, Rise thou and fallen upon us;
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and is, by metaphor, frequently ascribed unto prayer; wherin Gods servants use an holy force and violence unto God, in their deprecations;
and is, by metaphor, frequently ascribed unto prayer; wherein God's Servants use an holy force and violence unto God, in their deprecations;
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which thing also our English translation signifieth, Doe not (intercede) which is properly a Latine word, and signifieth to come betwixt ;
which thing also our English Translation signifies, Do not (intercede) which is properly a Latin word, and signifies to come betwixt;
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and so to let, hinder, withstand, or prohibit the doing of a thing.
and so to let, hinder, withstand, or prohibit the doing of a thing.
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As if God had more plainly said, according to the originall and Translations, I am purposed that this people shall be carried into Captivitie,
As if God had more plainly said, according to the original and Translations, I am purposed that this people shall be carried into Captivity,
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and doe not thou by thy prayers come betwixt me and them, to let, hinder, withstand, or resist mee.
and do not thou by thy Prayers come betwixt me and them, to let, hinder, withstand, or resist me.
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The Doctrine thus naturally and properly raised, is well fortified and backed by many other, both positive and exemplarie Scriptures.
The Doctrine thus naturally and properly raised, is well fortified and backed by many other, both positive and exemplary Scriptures.
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The Prophet Esay complaining of the great want of prayers, doth it in this forme, There is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee .
The Prophet Isaiah complaining of the great want of Prayers, does it in this Form, There is none that calls upon thy name, that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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First, observe how in times of greatest need, Gods servants may be so dull, as to have need of stirring up,
First, observe how in times of greatest need, God's Servants may be so dull, as to have need of stirring up,
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like unto that elegant metaphoricall decomposite of the Apostle unto Timothie, Stir up the gift of God.
like unto that elegant metaphorical decomposite of the Apostle unto Timothy, Stir up the gift of God.
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The graces of God being like fire, must ever and anon be russled and stirred up, else will grow cold, NONLATINALPHABET. Oh stirre up your selves.
The graces of God being like fire, must ever and anon be russled and stirred up, Else will grow cold,. O stir up your selves.
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Secondly, being stirred up by prayers faithfull and fervent, men lay hold on God: And againe, I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge,
Secondly, being stirred up by Prayers faithful and fervent, men lay hold on God: And again, I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge,
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and stand in the gap before me, for the land, that I should not destroy it . and stand in the gap before me, for the land, that I should not destroy it.
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Our Saviour speaketh of offering violence to the Kingdome of Heaven, and the violent taking it by force ;
Our Saviour speaks of offering violence to the Kingdom of Heaven, and the violent taking it by force;
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wherein prayer hath a speciall part;
wherein prayer hath a special part;
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for woe were it with many, if bodily strength carried it away, but the poorest and weakest Christian sicke in bed,
for woe were it with many, if bodily strength carried it away, but the Poorest and Weakest Christian sick in Bed,
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and scarce able to breathe, yet by sighes and groanes may offer violence, and take Gods kingdome by force:
and scarce able to breathe, yet by sighs and groans may offer violence, and take God's Kingdom by force:
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and S. Paul beseecheth the Romanes, For the Lord Iesus Christs sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that they would strive with him in their prayers to God for him .
and S. Paul Beseecheth the Romans, For the Lord Iesus Christ sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that they would strive with him in their Prayers to God for him.
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He would have them pray, but not coldly and negligently, as the Papists mumbling and tumbling over their beads,
He would have them pray, but not coldly and negligently, as the Papists mumbling and tumbling over their beads,
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when their mindes are wandring about earthly occasions; but hee would have them strive with God, and put all their strength to it;
when their minds Are wandering about earthly occasions; but he would have them strive with God, and put all their strength to it;
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yea, to strive to the shedding of bloud, as the word signifieth. Christ being in an agonie, his sweat was as it were great drops of bloud .
yea, to strive to the shedding of blood, as the word signifies. christ being in an agony, his sweat was as it were great drops of blood.
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Thus for confirmation of this Doctrine, you have God and his Prophets in the old Testament,
Thus for confirmation of this Doctrine, you have God and his prophets in the old Testament,
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and Christ and his Apostles in the new. To this purpose, sweet are the sentences of some of the Fathers.
and christ and his Apostles in the new. To this purpose, sweet Are the sentences of Some of the Father's.
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An ancient one saith, When prayers joyne together in devotions, they doe (as it were) even band themselves together to encounter God .
an ancient one Says, When Prayers join together in devotions, they do (as it were) even band themselves together to encounter God.
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And another saith, The Saints have God so bound, that he cannot punish without their permission and licence .
And Another Says, The Saints have God so bound, that he cannot Punish without their permission and licence.
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Loe, loe, the incomprehensible mercie and loving kindnesse of God, towards such as truly feare and serve him, making them in his goodnesse, in his bottomelesse goodnesse (I say) so powerfull and mightie with him, that their prayers are as it were bands to tie his hands,
Loe, lo, the incomprehensible mercy and loving kindness of God, towards such as truly Fear and serve him, making them in his Goodness, in his bottomless Goodness (I say) so powerful and mighty with him, that their Prayers Are as it were bans to tie his hands,
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and as a wall against him, that hee cannot execute his anger (though most justly deserved) unlesse they will suffer him,
and as a wall against him, that he cannot execute his anger (though most justly deserved) unless they will suffer him,
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and (as it were) stand out of his way.
and (as it were) stand out of his Way.
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How may the consideration hereof make us exclaime, O Lord, what is man, that thou art mindfull of him,
How may the consideration hereof make us exclaim, Oh Lord, what is man, that thou art mindful of him,
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or the sonne of man, that thou regardest him ! or the son of man, that thou regardest him!
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or (as Iob hath it) That thou doest set thine heart upon him, Iob 7. 17. Will you see how powerfull Gods Saints are with God by their prayers, (I meane not to obtaine great blessings,
or (as Job hath it) That thou dost Set thine heart upon him, Job 7. 17. Will you see how powerful God's Saints Are with God by their Prayers, (I mean not to obtain great blessings,
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and doe great works, the Scripture is so full in this, I should finde no end) but (according to the Text and Doctrine raised) in preventing threatned judgments to themselves, or the Church of God.
and do great works, the Scripture is so full in this, I should find no end) but (according to the Text and Doctrine raised) in preventing threatened Judgments to themselves, or the Church of God.
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Take a few, selected out of many, for instance.
Take a few, selected out of many, for instance.
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When Iacob soresaw destruction threatned to himselfe, and wives and children, by his cruell and bloudie brother Esau, comming out against him with 400. men,
When Iacob soresaw destruction threatened to himself, and wives and children, by his cruel and bloody brother Esau, coming out against him with 400. men,
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then saith the Text, was Iacob greatly afraid and distressed, and falleth to prayer unto God for deliverance;
then Says the Text, was Iacob greatly afraid and distressed, and falls to prayer unto God for deliverance;
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yea, and with that fervencie, that hee is said to wrestle with God, and told him hee would not let him goe, till hee had blessed him ;
yea, and with that fervency, that he is said to wrestle with God, and told him he would not let him go, till he had blessed him;
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and in the end, by his prayers and teares he prevailed ;
and in the end, by his Prayers and tears he prevailed;
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and thereupon was his name changed from Iacob into Israel, which signifieth a Prevailer with God: the evill he feared was removed, his brother that came out against him as fierce as a Lion,
and thereupon was his name changed from Iacob into Israel, which signifies a Prevailer with God: the evil he feared was removed, his brother that Come out against him as fierce as a lion,
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when they met, was as meeke as a Lambe; yea, hee confesseth hee saw his face, as the face of God .
when they met, was as meek as a Lamb; yea, he Confesses he saw his face, as the face of God.
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When the Amalekites came out against Israel, and threatned their destruction, Moses went up into the mountaine and prayed,
When the Amalekites Come out against Israel, and threatened their destruction, Moses went up into the mountain and prayed,
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and when hee held up his hands in prayer unto God, Israel prevailed; but when he let downe his hands, Amalek prevailed :
and when he held up his hands in prayer unto God, Israel prevailed; but when he let down his hands, Amalek prevailed:
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which sheweth, that the push of Moses prayers, did more than the pikes of all Israel besides.
which shows, that the push of Moses Prayers, did more than the pikes of all Israel beside.
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When againe, for that great sinne of worshipping the golden Calfe, God, before hee signified to Moses his purpose to consume them,
When again, for that great sin of worshipping the golden Calf, God, before he signified to Moses his purpose to consume them,
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and blot out their names from under Heaven, bade him let him alone;
and blot out their names from under Heaven, bade him let him alone;
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yet Moses by prayer prevailed with God, for pardon of their sinne, and continuance of his favour ;
yet Moses by prayer prevailed with God, for pardon of their sin, and Continuance of his favour;
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whereof David speaketh thus, He said he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turne away his wrath ;
whereof David speaks thus, He said he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath;
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where he compareth Moses to a valiant Captaine, who when besieging enemies have made a breach in the wall,
where he compareth Moses to a valiant Captain, who when besieging enemies have made a breach in the wall,
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& the Citie is like to be lost, steppeth up into the breach, and defendeth it, which Moses did by the power of his prayer,
& the city is like to be lost, steppeth up into the breach, and defendeth it, which Moses did by the power of his prayer,
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and turned away Gods wrath from his people.
and turned away God's wrath from his people.
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Againe, for the children of Israels murmuring against Moses and Aaron, the plague beganne amongst them,
Again, for the children of Israel's murmuring against Moses and Aaron, the plague began among them,
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and there died foureteene thousand and seven hundred, wherefore Moses commanded Aaron, quickly to take fire from the Altar,
and there died foureteene thousand and seven hundred, Wherefore Moses commanded Aaron, quickly to take fire from the Altar,
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and put on incense, and stand betwixt the living and the dead, and so the plague ceased ;
and put on incense, and stand betwixt the living and the dead, and so the plague ceased;
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whereof in the Wisdome of Solomon we have an excellent paraphrase, and fitting our purpose:
whereof in the Wisdom of Solomon we have an excellent Paraphrase, and fitting our purpose:
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the blamelesse man made haste, and stood forth to defend them, and bringing the shield of his Ministerie,
the blameless man made haste, and stood forth to defend them, and bringing the shield of his Ministry,
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even praier & the propitiation of incense, he set himselfe against the wrath, and overcame the destroyer ;
even prayer & the propitiation of incense, he Set himself against the wrath, and overcame the destroyer;
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the words in the Greeke Text are verie significant, NONLATINALPHABET, propugnavit, hee fought valiantly;
the words in the Greek Text Are very significant,, propugnavit, he fought valiantly;
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hee brought forth, NONLATINALPHABET, Arma Ministerij, the weapons of his Ministerie, and NONLATINALPHABET, he resisted wrath, non vi, sed precibus:
he brought forth,, Arma Ministerij, the weapons of his Ministry, and, he resisted wrath, non vi, sed precibus:
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all the created powers in heaven and earth cannot resist God, yet may a poore man, by the power of his prayers, turne away Gods wrath,
all the created Powers in heaven and earth cannot resist God, yet may a poor man, by the power of his Prayers, turn away God's wrath,
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and procure an undeserved blessing, and remove a most just deserved punishment.
and procure an undeserved blessing, and remove a most just deserved punishment.
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As the young infant more prevaileth with the father or mother by a teare, than the strength of arme;
As the young infant more prevails with the father or mother by a tear, than the strength of arm;
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so God pitieth us as a father ; hath more compassion than a mother ; he cannot but fulfill the desires of such as feare him .
so God Pitieth us as a father; hath more compassion than a mother; he cannot but fulfil the Desires of such as Fear him.
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David saw the Angell stretching his hand out upon Ierusalem to destroy it, and yet by praier prevailed with God to spare it;David saw the Angel stretching his hand out upon Ierusalem to destroy it, and yet by prayer prevailed with God to spare it;
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who said to the Angell, It is enough, stay now thine hand .
who said to the Angel, It is enough, stay now thine hand.
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In that great tempest by sea, when there was no hope of life, yet Paul prayed,
In that great tempest by sea, when there was no hope of life, yet Paul prayed,
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and God gave him the lives of all that passed, being to the number of two hundred threescore and sixteene soules;
and God gave him the lives of all that passed, being to the number of two hundred threescore and sixteene Souls;
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so as though they made shipwracke, and with the violence of the sea the ship was broken to peeces,
so as though they made shipwreck, and with the violence of the sea the ship was broken to Pieces,
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yet not one soule was lost, all came safe to shore .
yet not one soul was lost, all Come safe to shore.
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And if the praiers of one be so powerfull with God, how much more the praiers of many being united? Let Hesther, and Mordechai, and the Iewes, fast and pray,
And if the Prayers of one be so powerful with God, how much more the Prayers of many being united? Let Esther, and Mordechai, and the Iewes, fast and pray,
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and then commeth most wonderfull deliverance to Gods people, and destruction to their enemies .
and then comes most wonderful deliverance to God's people, and destruction to their enemies.
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Doth there come up an huge multitude of Moabites, Ammonites, and Mount Seir, against King Iehoshaphat? let but him proclaime a fast throughtout all Iudah,
Does there come up an huge multitude of Moabites, Ammonites, and Mount Seir, against King Jehoshaphat? let but him proclaim a fast throughout all Iudah,
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and let them pray, and God will make their enemies destroy one another, and he and his shall looke on,
and let them pray, and God will make their enemies destroy one Another, and he and his shall look on,
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and only sing and praise God .
and only sing and praise God.
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Oh Peter is in prison, a great calamity is thereby threatned to the Church, but if the Church make praiers to God for him, the Angell of the Lord came, with great power and glory into the prison,
O Peter is in prison, a great calamity is thereby threatened to the Church, but if the Church make Prayers to God for him, the Angel of the Lord Come, with great power and glory into the prison,
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and brake off Peters chaines, opened the prison doores, yea and made the iron gate open of it owne accord .
and brake off Peter's chains, opened the prison doors, yea and made the iron gate open of it own accord.
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Loe how the praiers of Gods children are stronger than fetters and gates of iron. Yea Christ is gone on high, and hath left his Church;
Loe how the Prayers of God's children Are Stronger than fetters and gates of iron. Yea christ is gone on high, and hath left his Church;
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what is now to be done? let them continue in praier, and doe their duty:
what is now to be done? let them continue in prayer, and do their duty:
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after the Holy Ghost commeth, as this day witnesseth;
After the Holy Ghost comes, as this day Witnesseth;
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which, and much more, that might be said to this purpose, doth abundantly confirme your raised Doctrine, viz. That Gods faithfull servants by their praiers, are powerfull with God, to turne away and prevent threatned and imminent judgements, to themselves or the Church of God:
which, and much more, that might be said to this purpose, does abundantly confirm your raised Doctrine, viz. That God's faithful Servants by their Prayers, Are powerful with God, to turn away and prevent threatened and imminent Judgments, to themselves or the Church of God:
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which made zealous Luther say, There is nothing omnipotent under God, but faithfull praier : This commandeth all things, in heaven, earth, hell;
which made zealous Luther say, There is nothing omnipotent under God, but faithful prayer: This commands all things, in heaven, earth, hell;
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in all the elements, aire, fire, earth, water.
in all the elements, air, fire, earth, water.
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But it would not be amisse to search, that we may know the reasons, why the praiers of Gods servants are so powerfull with God,
But it would not be amiss to search, that we may know the Reasons, why the Prayers of God's Servants Are so powerful with God,
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and they are principally these two, viz. First, our praiers are not our owne, as the worke of our reason, will, affections,
and they Are principally these two, viz. First, our Prayers Are not our own, as the work of our reason, will, affections,
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or any thing that is naturall in us, but the operation of Gods owne Spirit in us;
or any thing that is natural in us, but the operation of God's own Spirit in us;
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For as for us, we know not what to pray as we ought, but the spirit it selfe maketh request for us : For as for us, we know not what to pray as we ought, but the Spirit it self makes request for us:
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and againe, It is the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father .
and again, It is the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
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In nothing is there so evident demonstration of the spirit of God, as in zealous praier.
In nothing is there so evident demonstration of the Spirit of God, as in zealous prayer.
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To which purpose Gregory hath an excellent saying, The Saints receive from God, what they oppose to his blowes,
To which purpose Gregory hath an excellent saying, The Saints receive from God, what they oppose to his blows,
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and, as I may say, from him it is, whereby they lift up themselves against him,
and, as I may say, from him it is, whereby they lift up themselves against him,
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and whereby they are enabled to resist him .
and whereby they Are enabled to resist him.
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Iacob wrestled with God & prevailed, but it was God gave him the strength so to doe;Iacob wrestled with God & prevailed, but it was God gave him the strength so to do;
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now God cannot but acknowledge the worke of his owne Spirit, and therefore, we know that whatsoever we aske of the Father according to his will, he heareth us ;
now God cannot but acknowledge the work of his own Spirit, and Therefore, we know that whatsoever we ask of the Father according to his will, he hears us;
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and our Saviour hath said, Whatsoever yee shall aske my Father in my name, he will give it you .
and our Saviour hath said, Whatsoever ye shall ask my Father in my name, he will give it you.
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But the praiers of Turkes, Iewes, Idolaters, Heretikes, Infidels, Hypocrites, are of no power with God,
But the Prayers of Turkes, Iewes, Idolaters, Heretics, Infidels, Hypocrites, Are of no power with God,
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because such are not made by the Spirit of God; the praiers of a wicked man are abominable, and turne into sinne;
Because such Are not made by the Spirit of God; the Prayers of a wicked man Are abominable, and turn into sin;
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no more accepted of God, than if he cut off a dogs necke ; God hath threatned, that though such doe multiply their praiers, hee will not heare them .
no more accepted of God, than if he Cut off a Dogs neck; God hath threatened, that though such do multiply their Prayers, he will not hear them.
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The second reason hereof, is Gods owne free love and mercy, who is pleased to make all the faithfull his favourites,
The second reason hereof, is God's own free love and mercy, who is pleased to make all the faithful his favourites,
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so as Haman, nor any favourite, could ever doe so much with those Monarchs and Kings, that have set their love upon them,
so as Haman, nor any favourite, could ever do so much with those Monarchs and Kings, that have Set their love upon them,
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as the least of Gods Saints may doe with the Lord:
as the least of God's Saints may do with the Lord:
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for if earthly Kings be exceedingly offended, favourites must give way, Hamans face must be covered, he shall never see the Kings face any more :
for if earthly Kings be exceedingly offended, favourites must give Way, Hamans face must be covered, he shall never see the Kings face any more:
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But though God be angry, and have mustred his Armies, yea and besieged, and battered,
But though God be angry, and have mustered his Armies, yea and besieged, and battered,
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so powerfull are Gods servants, that they can stand up in the breach, and by their praiers turne away threatned judgements.
so powerful Are God's Servants, that they can stand up in the breach, and by their Prayers turn away threatened Judgments.
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Oh who would not be such a Kings favourite!
O who would not be such a Kings favourite!
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who cannot deny any thing, which is for his glory, and their true good? The more I thinke on this, the more I am astonished, that man, poore, miserable man, weake, sicke, diseased, vile and abominable in his owne eies, despised of others,
who cannot deny any thing, which is for his glory, and their true good? The more I think on this, the more I am astonished, that man, poor, miserable man, weak, sick, diseased, vile and abominable in his own eyes, despised of Others,
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yet should be such a favourite to the King of Kings:
yet should be such a favourite to the King of Kings:
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Oh the free mercy and love of God! How should the consideration hereof ravish us?
O the free mercy and love of God! How should the consideration hereof ravish us?
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This being so, when the sinnes of a people are full, and when the Lord is purposed to bring a judgement upon a people, hee commonly maketh way thereunto.
This being so, when the Sins of a people Are full, and when the Lord is purposed to bring a judgement upon a people, he commonly makes Way thereunto.
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As an earthly King purposing to doe a thing which he knoweth is displeasant to his favourite, who would hinder him in it, will make way, by sending him out of the way,
As an earthly King purposing to do a thing which he Knoweth is displeasant to his favourite, who would hinder him in it, will make Way, by sending him out of the Way,
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or forbidding him to speake, or some way taking him off:
or forbidding him to speak, or Some Way taking him off:
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So the Lord, sometimes by taking to himselfe, and calling out of this world, such as else would stand in the gap;
So the Lord, sometime by taking to himself, and calling out of this world, such as Else would stand in the gap;
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whereof the Prophet Esay thus speaketh; The righteous is taken away from the evill to come .
whereof the Prophet Isaiah thus speaks; The righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
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Thus God tooke away good King Iosiah, that in his sonnes daies he might bring the threatned evill upon the Land .
Thus God took away good King Josiah, that in his Sons days he might bring the threatened evil upon the Land.
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: And God tooke good S. Augustine, when his City Hippo was besieged by the Vandals, that he should not stand in the breach for them .
: And God took good S. Augustine, when his city Hippo was besieged by the Vandals, that he should not stand in the breach for them.
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Or if he suffer them to live, he restraineth them from praier, as here he did our Prophet;
Or if he suffer them to live, he restraineth them from prayer, as Here he did our Prophet;
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and rebuked Samuel, How long wilt thou mourne for Saul, seeing I have reiected him from reigning over Israel .
and rebuked Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel.
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Or else he takes away the spirit of praier, and doth suffer it to be dulled,
Or Else he Takes away the Spirit of prayer, and does suffer it to be dulled,
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as that they cannot pray fervently; as Esay complained that no man did stirre up himselfe to lay hold on God,
as that they cannot pray fervently; as Isaiah complained that no man did stir up himself to lay hold on God,
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but as it were grew weary.
but as it were grew weary.
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As then it is a most comfortable thing to see godly men to live, and to see men zealous in preaching, praying, and serving God;
As then it is a most comfortable thing to see godly men to live, and to see men zealous in preaching, praying, and serving God;
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as when a storme commeth, to see all men betake themselves to their tacklings, as the Prophet saith, to stirre up them selves to lay hold on God:
as when a storm comes, to see all men betake themselves to their tacklings, as the Prophet Says, to stir up them selves to lay hold on God:
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so is it a fearefull thing to see the righteous taken away by death;
so is it a fearful thing to see the righteous taken away by death;
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or such as have beene zealous, to become cold, carelesse, and negligent, set all at six and seven, let others care whom it doth more concerne,
or such as have been zealous, to become cold, careless, and negligent, Set all At six and seven, let Others care whom it does more concern,
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and so post it over from one to another.
and so post it over from one to Another.
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For hereby God even maketh way to the execution of some great judgement, by removing such as might stand in the breach, and stop his course.
For hereby God even makes Way to the execution of Some great judgement, by removing such as might stand in the breach, and stop his course.
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And verily, herein lieth no small part of our feare, that within these few yeeres past, God hath taken away a great number of his faithfull servants, both Magistrates, Ministers, and Christian people;
And verily, herein lies no small part of our Fear, that within these few Years past, God hath taken away a great number of his faithful Servants, both Magistrates, Ministers, and Christian people;
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and howsoever in his mercy, he hath left a remnant, some few Noahs, and Lots, Nehemiahs, and Esaies, that being sensible of Gods judgements, doe warne this secure and unthankfull world, lift up their hearts and hands with Moses against Amalek, make intercession with faithfull Abraham, mourne for the abominations of the Land, wrestle and weepe with Iacob, (otherwise we had surely beene made long agoe as Sodome,
and howsoever in his mercy, he hath left a remnant, Some few Noahs, and Lots, Nehemiah's, and Isaiah's, that being sensible of God's Judgments, do warn this secure and unthankful world, lift up their hearts and hands with Moses against Amalek, make Intercession with faithful Abraham, mourn for the abominations of the Land, wrestle and weep with Iacob, (otherwise we had surely been made long ago as Sodom,
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and like to Gomorrha ) yet alas, what are these amongst so many prophane, carelesse,
and like to Gomorrha) yet alas, what Are these among so many profane, careless,
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and secure sinners? and how are these scorned and derided, disgraced and discouraged, how are such for signes and wonders in Israel, Esay 8. 18. and generally wished they were taken out of the way,
and secure Sinners? and how Are these scorned and derided, disgraced and discouraged, how Are such for Signs and wonders in Israel, Isaiah 8. 18. and generally wished they were taken out of the Way,
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as those that trouble the world, and if it were not for them it would be well,
as those that trouble the world, and if it were not for them it would be well,
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and we should have merry times.
and we should have merry times.
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Oh unthankfull world, oh wretched and unthankfull world, that wilt not acknowledge, but hate and persecute such as stand in the breach,
O unthankful world, o wretched and unthankful world, that wilt not acknowledge, but hate and persecute such as stand in the breach,
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and resist God! Well know, if ever all the Noahs be is the Arke, and all the Lots out of Sodome;
and resist God! Well know, if ever all the Noahs be is the Ark, and all the Lots out of Sodom;
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if all these swallowes have once taken their flight there will come the coldest and wofullest winter, that ever the Church amongst us felt and endured. But of this more anon.
if all these Swallows have once taken their flight there will come the Coldest and woefullest winter, that ever the Church among us felt and endured. But of this more anon.
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Let us now proceed to the uses of this Doctrine, whereof the first is. Seeing Gods servants are powerfull with God, to prevent judgements threatned to themselves and others,
Let us now proceed to the uses of this Doctrine, whereof the First is. Seeing God's Servants Are powerful with God, to prevent Judgments threatened to themselves and Others,
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and seeing Gods judgements are not only threatned to our selves, and in fearefull measure executed, specially on our brethren in other Countries;
and seeing God's Judgments Are not only threatened to our selves, and in fearful measure executed, specially on our brothers in other Countries;
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let us practise this Doctrine, stirre up our selves, by most humble, hearty, and devout praiers, to lay hold on God,
let us practise this Doctrine, stir up our selves, by most humble, hearty, and devout Prayers, to lay hold on God,
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and as it were resist him in his course, and not let him goe till his indignation be overpast.
and as it were resist him in his course, and not let him go till his Indignation be overpast.
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Doe you professe your selves the servants of God, and will you not doe this? Doe you beleeve, God will heare your praiers,
Do you profess your selves the Servants of God, and will you not do this? Do you believe, God will hear your Prayers,
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and yet will yee not pray? Oh be not wanting to your selves, and to the Church of God in this!
and yet will ye not pray? O be not wanting to your selves, and to the Church of God in this!
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In some things, Kings and Princes may doe the Church of God good, wherein subjects cannot;
In Some things, Kings and Princes may do the Church of God good, wherein subject's cannot;
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in other things Ministers may doe that good, which common Christians cannot; in other things rich men may doe that good, that poore cannot;
in other things Ministers may do that good, which Common Christians cannot; in other things rich men may do that good, that poor cannot;
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in other things strong and able men may doe that good, which weake, and feeble, and impotent cannot;
in other things strong and able men may do that good, which weak, and feeble, and impotent cannot;
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yea in many things men may doe that good, which women cannot;
yea in many things men may do that good, which women cannot;
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but in this, all men and women, may doe alike good, by praier for the good of Gods Church:
but in this, all men and women, may do alike good, by prayer for the good of God's Church:
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What can we doe more easily, or more fruitfully? It may be we have not silver, gold, food, raiment,
What can we do more Easily, or more fruitfully? It may be we have not silver, gold, food, raiment,
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but none so poore, (of Gods Saints) as have not praier.
but none so poor, (of God's Saints) as have not prayer.
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If we were rich, the poorer sort are only thereby releeved, but by praier we doe good to all, even the richest.
If we were rich, the Poorer sort Are only thereby relieved, but by prayer we do good to all, even the Richest.
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Againe, whereas some other duties, require the presence of friends, and all of them season and opportunity;
Again, whereas Some other duties, require the presence of Friends, and all of them season and opportunity;
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it is never out of season to pray;
it is never out of season to pray;
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yea therewith even in the twinckling of an eie, we may helpe such as are thousands of miles off.
yea therewith even in the twinkling of an eye, we may help such as Are thousands of miles off.
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Oh fie on our dulnesse then, specially the members of Christ (to whom we cannot otherwise doe good) so greatly standing in need hereof, that we should so seldome and coldly, (if at all) helpe them with our praiers;
O fie on our dulness then, specially the members of christ (to whom we cannot otherwise do good) so greatly standing in need hereof, that we should so seldom and coldly, (if At all) help them with our Prayers;
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specially God so calling upon us for it, and giving such comfortable assurance we shall be heard.
specially God so calling upon us for it, and giving such comfortable assurance we shall be herd.
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If an earthly Prince should make Proclamation to all his subjects, that if they would come to the Court,
If an earthly Prince should make Proclamation to all his subject's, that if they would come to the Court,
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and make suit, they should all of them have Lordships, houses, lands, mannors, offices; imagine what riding and running there would be;
and make suit, they should all of them have Lordship's, houses, Lands, manors, Offices; imagine what riding and running there would be;
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how would they thinke him most worthy to beg his bread, yea to starve through want,
how would they think him most worthy to beg his bred, yea to starve through want,
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if he would not goe and aske? But that the King of heaven hath commanded us to pray,
if he would not go and ask? But that the King of heaven hath commanded us to pray,
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and promised, whatsoever good thing we shall aske in his Sonnes name, according to his will, we shall have it,
and promised, whatsoever good thing we shall ask in his Sons name, according to his will, we shall have it,
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for this life present, or a better hereafter, for our selves or others;
for this life present, or a better hereafter, for our selves or Others;
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and we see how well others have sped, yea our selves have had great experience of Gods goodnesse in this kinde:
and we see how well Others have sped, yea our selves have had great experience of God's Goodness in this kind:
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and it may be God hath cut us and others short, and threatned much evill,
and it may be God hath Cut us and Others short, and threatened much evil,
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and all because he would provoke us to pray, as delighting to be importuned, and wrestled with:
and all Because he would provoke us to pray, as delighting to be importuned, and wrestled with:
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Yet all this will not serve to provoke us so to pray as we ought.
Yet all this will not serve to provoke us so to pray as we ought.
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It may be sicknesse, hunger, thirst, nakednesse, temporall losses and crosses, may make us sometimes cry unto God:
It may be sickness, hunger, thirst, nakedness, temporal losses and Crosses, may make us sometime cry unto God:
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but who doth strive with God for the best things for themselves? And to speake according to the nature of my Text,
but who does strive with God for the best things for themselves? And to speak according to the nature of my Text,
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How is Ierusalems good generally forgotten? It may be, we may beare her a good will,
How is Ierusalems good generally forgotten? It may be, we may bear her a good will,
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and for fashion or custome, as we walke and talke with others, let good wishes fall, rejoice when we heare good newes;
and for fashion or custom, as we walk and talk with Others, let good wishes fallen, rejoice when we hear good news;
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shake heads, shucke the shoulders, and sigh, when we heare evill tidings; (and yet how few doe thus farre testifie their love?) but who (even of her best friends) frequently,
shake Heads, shucke the shoulders, and sighs, when we hear evil tidings; (and yet how few do thus Far testify their love?) but who (even of her best Friends) frequently,
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and fervently, publikely and privately, at least thrice a day with Daniel, looketh toward Ierusalem? and for Ierusalem, whetting the edge of our zeale and devotion, by premeditation of what an happinesse it were,
and fervently, publicly and privately, At least thrice a day with daniel, looks towards Ierusalem? and for Ierusalem, whetting the edge of our zeal and devotion, by premeditation of what an happiness it were,
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and how greatly to Gods honour and glory, that Ierusalem should prosper, and what a misery,
and how greatly to God's honour and glory, that Ierusalem should prosper, and what a misery,
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and dishonor to God, that she should goe to wracke and ruine;
and dishonour to God, that she should go to wrack and ruin;
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helping our weaknesse, with abstinence and fasting, as Nehemiah, and Hesther, and the Iewes did, that so we may cry mightily unto God,
helping our weakness, with abstinence and fasting, as Nehemiah, and Esther, and the Iewes did, that so we may cry mightily unto God,
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and resolved with the woman of Canaan, to take no nay, the Lord shall never be rid of us, we will never cease knocking at heavens gate till he heare, and helpe?
and resolved with the woman of Canaan, to take no nay, the Lord shall never be rid of us, we will never cease knocking At heavens gate till he hear, and help?
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Oh where are these friends? Why doth the Church of God suffer so much evill? Why doth she lie open to the execution of such fearefull judgements? Because Gods faithfull servants give way,
O where Are these Friends? Why does the Church of God suffer so much evil? Why does she lie open to the execution of such fearful Judgments? Because God's faithful Servants give Way,
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and doe not stand in the breach for her, to resist God.
and do not stand in the breach for her, to resist God.
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There was a curse, yea a bitter curse, laid upon the inhabitants of Meroz, because they did not helpe the Lord against the mighty, Iudg. 5. 23. And no lesse curse doth lie on the Inhabitants of any Place and Countrey,
There was a curse, yea a bitter curse, laid upon the inhabitants of Meroz, Because they did not help the Lord against the mighty, Judges 5. 23. And no less curse does lie on the Inhabitants of any Place and Country,
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when the Lord is in armes, that doe not by their prayers helpe the poore weake Church against God:
when the Lord is in arms, that do not by their Prayers help the poor weak Church against God:
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that doe not lay hold on him and resist him, but suffer him to crush and destroy.
that do not lay hold on him and resist him, but suffer him to crush and destroy.
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The greatest victories and deliverances that ever we read of, were obtained by fasting and prayer,
The greatest victories and Deliverances that ever we read of, were obtained by fasting and prayer,
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yea seldome, if ever, was the Church in any trouble and danger, and delivered, but it was procured by prayer:
yea seldom, if ever, was the Church in any trouble and danger, and Delivered, but it was procured by prayer:
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and surely it is not without divine providence and grace, that Gods Ministers doe so labour to stirre you up,
and surely it is not without divine providence and grace, that God's Ministers do so labour to stir you up,
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for even that sheweth God hath a great blessing in store for his Church, if his servants would but aske it of him.
for even that shows God hath a great blessing in store for his Church, if his Servants would but ask it of him.
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Wherefore I say againe, Pray, pray, pray for the welfare of Ierusalem, they shall prosper that love it.
Wherefore I say again, Pray, pray, pray for the welfare of Ierusalem, they shall prosper that love it.
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Wherefore God hath sent me to you, and to call on all that heare me this day, Pray, pray, pray,
Wherefore God hath sent me to you, and to call on all that hear me this day, Pray, pray, pray,
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and to make you excuselesse if yee neglect it.
and to make you excuseless if ye neglect it.
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And that mine exhortation hereunto may bee the more waightie and powerfull, I will deliver it in the words of the holy Prophet Zephanie, our Prophets fellow-labourer, who having in the first chapter threatned the heavie and severe iudgements of God against Iudah for her sinnes, That the Lord would utterly consume all things from the land, man and beast, fowles and fishes,
And that mine exhortation hereunto may be the more weighty and powerful, I will deliver it in the words of the holy Prophet Zephaniah, our prophets Fellow-laborer, who having in the First chapter threatened the heavy and severe Judgments of God against Iudah for her Sins, That the Lord would utterly consume all things from the land, man and beast, fowls and Fish,
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and that the great day of the Lord is neere, and hasteth greatly, when the waightie man shall crie bitterly,
and that the great day of the Lord is near, and hastes greatly, when the weighty man shall cry bitterly,
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for it is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distresse, a day of wastnesse and desolation, a day of darknesse and gloominesse, a day of the trumpet and alarum, against the defenced Cities and high towers:
for it is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wastness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of the trumpet and alarm, against the defenced Cities and high towers:
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bloud shall bee powred out as dust, and flesh at dung: blood shall be poured out as dust, and Flesh At dung:
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neither shall silver nor gold bee able to deliver them in the day of the Lords wrath, neither shall silver nor gold be able to deliver them in the day of the lords wrath,
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but the whole land shall bee devoured by the fire of his iealousie, for hee shall make a cleane riddance of all them that dwell in the land. but the Whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy, for he shall make a clean riddance of all them that dwell in the land.
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I say, after the Prophet had thus spent, and concluded the first chapter in denunciation of severe judgements, in that fearefull manner,
I say, After the Prophet had thus spent, and concluded the First chapter in denunciation of severe Judgments, in that fearful manner,
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as might make the knees knocke, and haire stand upright:
as might make the knees knock, and hair stand upright:
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marke how he beginneth the second chapter, with heavenly and good counsell, Gather your selves together, yea, gather together, ô nation not desired before the decree bring forth,
mark how he begins the second chapter, with heavenly and good counsel, Gather your selves together, yea, gather together, o Nation not desired before the Decree bring forth,
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before the day passe as the chaffe, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you,
before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you,
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before the day of the Lords anger come upon you, seeke yee the Lord, all the meeke of the earth, which have wrought his iudgement, seeke righteousnesse, seeke meeknesse, it may be ye shall be hid, in the day of the Lords anger . before the day of the lords anger come upon you, seek ye the Lord, all the meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgement, seek righteousness, seek meekness, it may be you shall be hid, in the day of the lords anger.
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Where note, that when Gods judgements are threatned, men and women must not sit downe carelesly with hand over head;
Where note, that when God's Judgments Are threatened, men and women must not fit down carelessly with hand over head;
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Let God doe his will, I shall escape aswell as others, it concerneth mee the least of many thousands.
Let God do his will, I shall escape aswell as Others, it concerns me the least of many thousands.
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But God would have men to be exceedingly affected at the testimonies of Gods anger, and to tremble at his judgements:
But God would have men to be exceedingly affected At the testimonies of God's anger, and to tremble At his Judgments:
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a Doctrine which hath beene raised, and largely handled from this Scripture already.
a Doctrine which hath been raised, and largely handled from this Scripture already.
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Secondly, note, that hee would not have the faithfull content themselves to mourne and pray in secret,
Secondly, note, that he would not have the faithful content themselves to mourn and pray in secret,
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but to gather together, so farre as their callings and gifts will serve, to draw on others to the practise of pietie and godlinesse.
but to gather together, so Far as their callings and Gifts will serve, to draw on Others to the practice of piety and godliness.
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Thirdly, note who they are that God specially looketh should seeke him, as being his favourites,
Thirdly, note who they Are that God specially looks should seek him, as being his favourites,
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and such as are best able to resist him, even such as are meeke on earth, i. Such as are meeke to stoope to the instructions of the Word, such as are meeke patiently to beare the corrections of his rod;
and such as Are best able to resist him, even such as Are meek on earth, i. Such as Are meek to stoop to the instructions of the Word, such as Are meek patiently to bear the corrections of his rod;
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and such as are meeke, to put up wrongs and injuries, still crying to God for the good of his people,
and such as Are meek, to put up wrongs and injuries, still crying to God for the good of his people,
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even when they offer them greatest injuries.
even when they offer them greatest injuries.
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Such a meeke man was Moses, most earnest for the peoples good, when they were readiest to stone him.
Such a meek man was Moses, most earnest for the peoples good, when they were Readiest to stone him.
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Moreover, they must be such as have wrought his judgements; i.
Moreover, they must be such as have wrought his Judgments; i.
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Such as have kept themselves unspotted, and specially from Idolatrie, such as have still cleaved unto God, his Word, Law,
Such as have kept themselves unspotted, and specially from Idolatry, such as have still cleaved unto God, his Word, Law,
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and Commandements, doing such things as hee hath judged to be just and right, still walking with God as Enoch did;
and commandments, doing such things as he hath judged to be just and right, still walking with God as Enoch did;
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these are the men, who in all ages have only beene in favour with God, and most powerfull with their prayers:
these Are the men, who in all ages have only been in favour with God, and most powerful with their Prayers:
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wherefore Pharaoh intreated Moses and Aaron to pray for him;
Wherefore Pharaoh entreated Moses and Aaron to pray for him;
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and the people in their distresse runne to Samuel, and pray him not to cease to one to God for them.
and the people in their distress run to Samuel, and pray him not to cease to one to God for them.
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And verily how 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 wicked world esteeme of them, all the hope and helpe of a people that can come from man, remaineth in these, and their prayers only.
And verily how 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 wicked world esteem of them, all the hope and help of a people that can come from man, remains in these, and their Prayers only.
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Againe, that their prayers may be the more available, it must not suffice that they have beene meeke,
Again, that their Prayers may be the more available, it must not suffice that they have been meek,
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and have wrought right, but they must seeke meeknesse and righteousnessei.
and have wrought right, but they must seek meekness and righteousnessei.
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Labour everie day to be more and more meeke and righteous, walking with such care and conscience in all the Commandements and Ordinances of God, that the world cannot have the least matter against them,
Labour every day to be more and more meek and righteous, walking with such care and conscience in all the commandments and Ordinances of God, that the world cannot have the least matter against them,
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except it be as against Daniel, for the matters, of their God:
except it be as against daniel, for the matters, of their God:
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for the more mortified, sanctified, and holy any are, in the greater favour they are with God,
for the more mortified, sanctified, and holy any Are, in the greater favour they Are with God,
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and the more powerfull are their prayers, for themselves and others.
and the more powerful Are their Prayers, for themselves and Others.
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Whereas God will not heare sinners, no not for themselves, much lesse for others, it being as dangerous for a sinner to come neare unto God,
Whereas God will not hear Sinners, no not for themselves, much less for Others, it being as dangerous for a sinner to come near unto God,
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as for the drie stubble to come neare the flaming fire. Wherefore David would wash his hands in innocencie, and so goe to his table ;
as for the dry stubble to come near the flaming fire. Wherefore David would wash his hands in innocence, and so go to his table;
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and the Priests had their laver to wash hands and feet in, before they went to minister to the Lord.
and the Priests had their laver to wash hands and feet in, before they went to minister to the Lord.
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Then lastly observe, what shall be the comfortable issue of such seeking God; viz. That if they cannot prevaile with Gods Majesty, for the sparing of his people,
Then lastly observe, what shall be the comfortable issue of such seeking God; viz. That if they cannot prevail with God's Majesty, for the sparing of his people,
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yet they shall save their owne soules, and finde an hiding place in the day of the Lord. One of these two,
yet they shall save their own Souls, and find an hiding place in the day of the Lord. One of these two,
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or both, they shall be sure to finde;
or both, they shall be sure to find;
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and the very lesser of them is an abundant reward, for all the labour any can take in seeking, God,
and the very lesser of them is an abundant reward, for all the labour any can take in seeking, God,
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though it were day and night.
though it were day and night.
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An example whereof we have in our Prophet, who taking exceedingly to heart, the misery of Gods people which he foresaw,
an Exampl whereof we have in our Prophet, who taking exceedingly to heart, the misery of God's people which he foresaw,
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and wishing his head were waters, and his eies a fountaine of teares, that he might weepe day and night for his people :
and wishing his head were waters, and his eyes a fountain of tears, that he might weep day and night for his people:
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and protesting to God, that he stood before him to speake good for them, and to turne away his wrath ;
and protesting to God, that he stood before him to speak good for them, and to turn away his wrath;
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howsoever therein he could not prevaile, and in the end God forbade him to pray for them,
howsoever therein he could not prevail, and in the end God forbade him to pray for them,
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yet his praiers and teares were returned into his owne bosome;
yet his Prayers and tears were returned into his own bosom;
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for as God promised him, Verily I will make the enemies to entreat thee well, in the time of evill,
for as God promised him, Verily I will make the enemies to entreat thee well, in the time of evil,
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and in the time of affliction , so God performed it: and in the time of affliction, so God performed it:
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For Ieremy being in prison when Ierusalem was taken, Nabuzaradan the chiefe Steward, (according to the command which Nebuchad-nezzar had given him) not only set him at liberty,
For Ieremy being in prison when Ierusalem was taken, Nebuzaradan the chief Steward, (according to the command which Nebuchadnezzar had given him) not only Set him At liberty,
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but gave him victuals, and a reward, with leave to goe whither he would ;
but gave him victuals, and a reward, with leave to go whither he would;
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so good a thing it is to be faithfull unto God, how ever things goe with his Church.
so good a thing it is to be faithful unto God, how ever things go with his Church.
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Upon these grounds from Gods Word, I renew mine exhortation againe, Pray, pray, pray, you shall at the least deliver your owne soules.
Upon these grounds from God's Word, I renew mine exhortation again, Pray, pray, pray, you shall At the least deliver your own Souls.
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Yea let me yet speake a word of further comfort unto you;
Yea let me yet speak a word of further Comfort unto you;
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I cannot finde one example in all the Booke of God, wherein a people humbling themselves in sincerity, in any measure, according to the ordinance and word of the Lord,
I cannot find one Exampl in all the Book of God, wherein a people humbling themselves in sincerity, in any measure, according to the Ordinance and word of the Lord,
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but they were ever delivered from that temporall judgement threatned, at the least for the present.
but they were ever Delivered from that temporal judgement threatened, At the least for the present.
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Oh therefore that it would please God, that the Lords Ministers could stirre up all the meeke of the Land, to seeke the Lord in repentance and praier, to step up into the breach, intercede,
O Therefore that it would please God, that the lords Ministers could stir up all the meek of the Land, to seek the Lord in Repentance and prayer, to step up into the breach, intercede,
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and resist God, I would not doubt, but as to see judgements passe over us, so to see peace on Gods Israel abroad.
and resist God, I would not doubt, but as to see Judgments pass over us, so to see peace on God's Israel abroad.
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There is helpe for Ierusalem in her God, and when the Lord hath brought her on her knee,
There is help for Ierusalem in her God, and when the Lord hath brought her on her knee,
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and clothed her with sackcloth, for her sinnes, he will visit the fruit of the proud heart of the King of Ashur,
and clothed her with Sackcloth, for her Sins, he will visit the fruit of the proud heart of the King of Ashur,
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and the glory of his high lookes, who doth not know, that he is the rod of Gods wrath .
and the glory of his high looks, who does not know, that he is the rod of God's wrath.
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The stripes of Ierusalem shall be healed, but the wounds of Babylon are incurable, there is no Balme in Gilead for her;
The stripes of Ierusalem shall be healed, but the wounds of Babylon Are incurable, there is no Balm in Gilead for her;
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Ierusalem may be shaken, but it is Babylon shall fall, and never rise againe:
Ierusalem may be shaken, but it is Babylon shall fallen, and never rise again:
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Oh then pray, and pray heartily, for the welfare of Ierusalem, and then stand still, and see the salvation of God , who hath meanes that we see not, to accomplish his act, his strange act,
O then pray, and pray heartily, for the welfare of Ierusalem, and then stand still, and see the salvation of God, who hath means that we see not, to accomplish his act, his strange act,
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and to bring to passe his worke, even his strange worke .
and to bring to pass his work, even his strange work.
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A second use, is to love, honour, and make much of such, as are so gracious and powerfull with God,
A second use, is to love, honour, and make much of such, as Are so gracious and powerful with God,
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as to stand in the breach, and to withstand and remove threatned judgements. Oh let Noah the Preacher of righteousnesse, have double honour;
as to stand in the breach, and to withstand and remove threatened Judgments. O let Noah the Preacher of righteousness, have double honour;
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let Lot be loved, that doth grieve his righteous soule;
let Lot be loved, that does grieve his righteous soul;
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let us make great reckoning of Moses, that standeth in the breach, to stay the Lords anger;
let us make great reckoning of Moses, that Stands in the breach, to stay the lords anger;
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for as was said of Elijah, These, these, are the chariots and horsemen of Israel . These, these, are the protection of the Church, and fortification of the Land:
for as was said of Elijah, These, these, Are the chariots and horsemen of Israel. These, these, Are the protection of the Church, and fortification of the Land:
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These are to us, as Paul was unto them in the ship with him, the saving of houses and goods, lives and liberties;
These Are to us, as Paul was unto them in the ship with him, the Saving of houses and goods, lives and Liberties;
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it is for the godlies sake that dwell amongst us, that the Gospell, and our gracious King and Governor, peace and prosperity, with all other our blessings are continued unto us:
it is for the Godlies sake that dwell among us, that the Gospel, and our gracious King and Governor, peace and Prosperity, with all other our blessings Are continued unto us:
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if it had not beene for their sakes, we may well assure our selves, the full viols of Gods wrath, (as in the Powder Treason,
if it had not been for their sakes, we may well assure our selves, the full viols of God's wrath, (as in the Powder Treason,
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or otherwise) had long since beene powred downe upon us.
or otherwise) had long since been poured down upon us.
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And here give me leave (upon so just occasion) to reprove the unthankfulnesse of the world, towards such,
And Here give me leave (upon so just occasion) to reprove the unthankfulness of the world, towards such,
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as, under God, are a singular meanes of our preservation.
as, under God, Are a singular means of our preservation.
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Never were Noah, or Lot, more mocked, scorned, and derided, than the godly in these daies, disgraced,
Never were Noah, or Lot, more mocked, scorned, and derided, than the godly in these days, disgraced,
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and loaded with all indignities, as the men unworthy to live in the world;
and loaded with all indignities, as the men unworthy to live in the world;
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who if they humble their soules with fasting, and put on sack cloth, they that sit in the gate speake against them,
who if they humble their Souls with fasting, and put on sack cloth, they that fit in the gate speak against them,
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and the drunkards make songs of them, Psal. 69. And when it pleaseth God to take them away by death, they are as glad thereof,
and the drunkards make songs of them, Psalm 69. And when it Pleases God to take them away by death, they Are as glad thereof,
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as the inhabitants of the earth were for the death of the two witnesses, who reioiced, and made merry,
as the inhabitants of the earth were for the death of the two Witnesses, who rejoiced, and made merry,
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and sent gifts one to another . and sent Gifts one to Another.
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Alas that this foolish world should be such an enemy to its best friends, and from whom it receiveth most good.
Alas that this foolish world should be such an enemy to its best Friends, and from whom it receives most good.
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Oh little doe wicked men know, what a treasure they lose in the death of a good man,
O little doe wicked men know, what a treasure they loose in the death of a good man,
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how open then they lie to the lash of Gods judgements, when he is gone, that used to stand in the breach.
how open then they lie to the lash of God's Judgments, when he is gone, that used to stand in the breach.
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It was said of Elijah (as you heard) that he was the chariots and horsemen of Israel .
It was said of Elijah (as you herd) that he was the chariots and horsemen of Israel.
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And it was said of godly S. Ambrose, Bishop of Millaine, and of whom Theodosius the Emperour pronounced, That hee onely knew Ambrose worthy to be called a Bishop , That he was the wals of Italy:
And it was said of godly S. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, and of whom Theodosius the Emperor pronounced, That he only knew Ambrose worthy to be called a Bishop, That he was the walls of Italy:
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and Stilico the Earle said, his death did threaten destruction to Italy .
and Stilico the Earl said, his death did threaten destruction to Italy.
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And indeed, how Italy hath beene harrowed and brought to desolation by the fire and sword of barbarous Nations, the Goths, Hunnes,
And indeed, how Italy hath been harrowed and brought to desolation by the fire and sword of barbarous nations, the Gothis, Hunnes,
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and Vandals, and made the Theater of most lamentable Tragedies, Histories doe report. In places where enemies are up in Armes, chariots and horses are in great request;
and Vandals, and made the Theater of most lamentable Tragedies, Histories do report. In places where enemies Are up in Arms, chariots and Horses Are in great request;
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and when enemies besiege, there is great regard had to the wals;
and when enemies besiege, there is great regard had to the walls;
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if they have breaches made in them, and none to defend, or fall downe flat (as the wals of Iericho did ) those Cities must needs be surprised:
if they have Breaches made in them, and none to defend, or fallen down flat (as the walls of Jericho did) those Cities must needs be surprised:
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Now good men are as the wals of the Common-wealth, City, or Towne, where they dwell;
Now good men Are as the walls of the Commonwealth, city, or Town, where they dwell;
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if it were not for them, the judgements of God would breake in, and destroy them.
if it were not for them, the Judgments of God would break in, and destroy them.
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How are such to be esteemed? Noah was as a wall to the old world,
How Are such to be esteemed? Noah was as a wall to the old world,
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and no sooner in the Arke, but the floud came and destroyed them all.
and no sooner in the Ark, but the flood Come and destroyed them all.
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Lot was as a wall to Sodome, and no sooner in Zoar, but fire and brimstone fell and consumed them all.Lot was as a wall to Sodom, and no sooner in Zoar, but fire and brimstone fell and consumed them all.
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The Christians were as the wall to Ierusalem, and no sooner in Pella, but Ierusalem was surprised and sacked.
The Christians were as the wall to Ierusalem, and no sooner in Pella, but Ierusalem was surprised and sacked.
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No sooner had Iosiah his eies closed, that he might not see the vengeance, but be taken to rest,
No sooner had Josiah his eyes closed, that he might not see the vengeance, but be taken to rest,
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as God had promised, but straightway the wofull tragedy of Iudah and Ierusalem beganne.
as God had promised, but straightway the woeful tragedy of Iudah and Ierusalem began.
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Wherefore the Prophet complaineth, that good and mercifull men are taken away, and men doe not take it to heart ,
Wherefore the Prophet Complaineth, that good and merciful men Are taken away, and men do not take it to heart,
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as a great losse, and fearefull prognostication of evill. For conclusion, seeing Gods servants are so powerfull with God, and that only by praier,
as a great loss, and fearful prognostication of evil. For conclusion, seeing God's Servants Are so powerful with God, and that only by prayer,
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and we doe not know how to pray, as we ought ourselves, but it is the Spirit which helpeth our infirmitie , and maketh us cry Abba Father :
and we do not know how to pray, as we ought ourselves, but it is the Spirit which Helpeth our infirmity, and makes us cry Abba Father:
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And God hath promised, to give his Spirit to them that aske it .
And God hath promised, to give his Spirit to them that ask it.
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As every good gift commeth downe from the Father of lights , so specially this most excellent, proper, and peculiar gift of praier.
As every good gift comes down from the Father of lights, so specially this most excellent, proper, and peculiar gift of prayer.
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I pray you observe, that whereas the Lord by his Prophet promiseth, I will destroy all the Nations that come against Ierusalem, he presently addeth in the next words,
I pray you observe, that whereas the Lord by his Prophet promises, I will destroy all the nations that come against Ierusalem, he presently adds in the next words,
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as the meanes whereby so great a favour is procured, I will poure upon the house of David,
as the means whereby so great a favour is procured, I will pour upon the house of David,
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and upon the Inhabitants of Ierusalem, the spirit of grace, and of supplication . and upon the Inhabitants of Ierusalem, the Spirit of grace, and of supplication.
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Where note, first, what is the lot and condition of all the persecutors of Ierusalem, that first or last, they shall be destroyed.
Where note, First, what is the lot and condition of all the persecutors of Ierusalem, that First or last, they shall be destroyed.
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Secondly, that the meanes whereby destruction is procured, of the enemies of Ierusalem, Gods Church and people, is praier.
Secondly, that the means whereby destruction is procured, of the enemies of Ierusalem, God's Church and people, is prayer.
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Lastly, that this gift of praier commeth downe from God, it is his gift, he will poure out the spirit of supplications:
Lastly, that this gift of prayer comes down from God, it is his gift, he will pour out the Spirit of supplications:
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and verily as there is no gift more necessary and usefull, none more rare;
and verily as there is no gift more necessary and useful, none more rare;
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how poore are some in this, that are rich in some other graces? I know, God giveth this in measure, to some more,
how poor Are Some in this, that Are rich in Some other graces? I know, God gives this in measure, to Some more,
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and some lesse, according to his good pleasure.
and Some less, according to his good pleasure.
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And God forbid, I should discourage any, (and specially novices, and younglings) for it is most cleare, that even the sighs and groanes of a faithfull penitent soule, are loud and shrill cries in the eares of God:
And God forbid, I should discourage any, (and specially Novices, and Younglings) for it is most clear, that even the sighs and groans of a faithful penitent soul, Are loud and shrill cries in the ears of God:
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short ejaculations, God be mercifull unto me; God blesse his Church; God prosper his Gospell; God convert, or confound, the enemies of his Church and Truth;
short ejaculations, God be merciful unto me; God bless his Church; God prosper his Gospel; God convert, or confound, the enemies of his Church and Truth;
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even these, uttered, not for forme, fashion, vse, custome, but fervently, heartily, are most excellent and powerfull praiers;
even these, uttered, not for Form, fashion, use, custom, but fervently, heartily, Are most excellent and powerful Prayers;
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yet herein we are not to rest, but to seeke after a growth in this,
yet herein we Are not to rest, but to seek After a growth in this,
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as in other graces of the Spirit, and never to cease begging of God, till in good measure, according to the Scripture phrase,
as in other graces of the Spirit, and never to cease begging of God, till in good measure, according to the Scripture phrase,
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even in the language of Canaan, we be able to expresse our owne wants, and the wants of his Church;
even in the language of Canaan, we be able to express our own Wants, and the Wants of his Church;
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and in his owne words, to crave such blessings and graces, as we, or his people, doe stand in need of;
and in his own words, to crave such blessings and graces, as we, or his people, do stand in need of;
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Standing in the breach, with his owne weapons, of gracious Covenant, and Promise, and Oath, in one hand,
Standing in the breach, with his own weapons, of gracious Covenant, and Promise, and Oath, in one hand,
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and urging his owne Arguments, of truth, grace, glory.
and urging his own Arguments, of truth, grace, glory.
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Oh this is an excellent gift indeed, and this is the way to bring destruction upon the enemies of Ierusalem;
O this is an excellent gift indeed, and this is the Way to bring destruction upon the enemies of Ierusalem;
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and whosoever seeketh this grace, shall in good measure obtaine it;
and whosoever seeks this grace, shall in good measure obtain it;
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and as any receive, let them use it, and they shall, to their great comfort, see a blessed increase of it.
and as any receive, let them use it, and they shall, to their great Comfort, see a blessed increase of it.
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Oh most gracious good God, wee humbly thanke thee, that though our sinnes be many, great and grievous,
O most gracious good God, we humbly thank thee, that though our Sins be many, great and grievous,
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yet thou hast not suddenly rooted us up, and destroyed us, as we have deserved;
yet thou hast not suddenly rooted us up, and destroyed us, as we have deserved;
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but hast, for many and many yeares, from thy word, and workes, of mercy, and justice, on our selves and others, warned us.
but hast, for many and many Years, from thy word, and works, of mercy, and Justice, on our selves and Others, warned us.
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Thou never gavest greater and fairer warning to any people, than thou hast done to us.
Thou never Gavest greater and Fairer warning to any people, than thou hast done to us.
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But seeing thou art a God of justice, and when thy patience is long abused, and no meanes will serve, thou visitest indeed, and in dreadfull manner;
But seeing thou art a God of Justice, and when thy patience is long abused, and no means will serve, thou visitest indeed, and in dreadful manner;
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Lord give us grace, to take to heart thy threatned judgements, and stirre up all thy faithfull servants, that they may stand in the breach, to turne away thine anger from us;
Lord give us grace, to take to heart thy threatened Judgments, and stir up all thy faithful Servants, that they may stand in the breach, to turn away thine anger from us;
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yea Lord, give to all us that have heard thee this day, the spirit of praier and supplication, that by our lips and lives, we may cry unto thee.
yea Lord, give to all us that have herd thee this day, the Spirit of prayer and supplication, that by our lips and lives, we may cry unto thee.
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And because Atheisme, and Popish Idolatry, are the common plagues, wherewith thou dost scourge a people, who doe not receive the love of the truth,
And Because Atheism, and Popish Idolatry, Are the Common plagues, wherewith thou dost scourge a people, who do not receive the love of the truth,
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nor walke worthy the glorious Gospell vouchsafed unto them;
nor walk worthy the glorious Gospel vouchsafed unto them;
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Lord deliver us from these plagues, grant thy Gospell a free and powerfull passage, and increase every where the love and obedience of it, that such judgements as are threatned for contempt of it, may be removed,
Lord deliver us from these plagues, grant thy Gospel a free and powerful passage, and increase every where the love and Obedience of it, that such Judgments as Are threatened for contempt of it, may be removed,
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and thou maiest continue a good God, to us and ours, to the comming of Christ. Amen.
and thou Mayest continue a good God, to us and ours, to the coming of christ. Amen.
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For I will not heare thee. For I will not hear thee.
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] It is very common in the Scriptures of Old and New Testament, to promise and threaten, the grant or deniall of mens praiers, in this forme of hearing or not hearing. One place of Scripture (selected out of a great multitude) may serve for proofe of this: ] It is very Common in the Scriptures of Old and New Testament, to promise and threaten, the grant or denial of men's Prayers, in this Form of hearing or not hearing. One place of Scripture (selected out of a great multitude) may serve for proof of this:
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Wee know that God heareth not sinners: we know that God hears not Sinners:
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but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth . but if any man be a worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears.
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So then, the meaning (of not hearing) is, God will denie what the Prophet should thus begge of God.
So then, the meaning (of not hearing) is, God will deny what the Prophet should thus beg of God.
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If the Prophet (contrary to his charge) should make his suit unto God, to spare his people,
If the Prophet (contrary to his charge) should make his suit unto God, to spare his people,
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and preserve them from captivitie, hee would not heare, hee would not grant his desire; he should but sinne against God himselfe, and doe the people no good;
and preserve them from captivity, he would not hear, he would not grant his desire; he should but sin against God himself, and do the people no good;
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God was now unchangeably resolved, Iudah should into captivitie, as well as their brethren the ten Tribes;
God was now unchangeably resolved, Iudah should into captivity, as well as their brothers the ten Tribes;
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he was resolved to cast them out of his sight, as he had done the whole seed of Ephraim; and it were bootlesse for the Prophet to pray against this, which he signifieth thus, I will not heare thee .
he was resolved to cast them out of his sighed, as he had done the Whole seed of Ephraim; and it were bootless for the Prophet to pray against this, which he signifies thus, I will not hear thee.
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Indeed it is true, that the judgements of God are commonly conditionall, as God himselfe hath said, At what time I shall speake concerning a nation,
Indeed it is true, that the Judgments of God Are commonly conditional, as God himself hath said, At what time I shall speak Concerning a Nation,
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and concerning a kingdome, to plucke up, to pull downe, and destroy it;
and Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and destroy it;
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if that nation against whom I have pronounced, turne from their evill, I will repent of the evill which I thought to doe unto them . if that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will Repent of the evil which I Thought to do unto them.
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And in threatnings, sometimes the condition is expressed, as divers times God threatneth his people thus;
And in threatenings, sometime the condition is expressed, as diverse times God threatens his people thus;
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If ye walke contrary to me, and will not hearken unto me, I will punish you seven times more . If you walk contrary to me, and will not harken unto me, I will Punish you seven times more.
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Sometimes the condition is not expressed, but necessarily understood, as when Ionah threatned Ninivie, Yet fortie dayes, and Ninivie shall be destroyed ;
Sometime the condition is not expressed, but necessarily understood, as when Jonah threatened Nineveh, Yet fortie days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed;
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the fortie dayes came, and Ninivie was not destroyed, God changed his revealed will, because the concealed condition was kept,
the fortie days Come, and Nineveh was not destroyed, God changed his revealed will, Because the concealed condition was kept,
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for Ninivie repented, and therefore must not be destroyed.
for Nineveh repented, and Therefore must not be destroyed.
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Yea the same judgement which at the first threatning may be conditionall, yet afterwards may become absolute, and unavoidable;
Yea the same judgement which At the First threatening may be conditional, yet afterwards may become absolute, and unavoidable;
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as the destruction of Sodome was at the first conditionally threatned, and therefore Abraham so farre prevailed with God, that if there were but ten righteous persons found in it, he would spare them for those tens sake ;
as the destruction of Sodom was At the First conditionally threatened, and Therefore Abraham so Far prevailed with God, that if there were but ten righteous Persons found in it, he would spare them for those tens sake;
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but that condition failing, it was in the next place absolutely threatned, the Angels said to Lot; The Lord hath sent us to destroy this City, and we will destroy it .
but that condition failing, it was in the next place absolutely threatened, the Angels said to Lot; The Lord hath sent us to destroy this city, and we will destroy it.
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It might be the case of this people:
It might be the case of this people:
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if when Gods servants reproved them for their sinnes, and threatned them with captivity, they had repented in sackcloth and ashes, peradventure the Lord would have heard them, and repented of the evill:
if when God's Servants reproved them for their Sins, and threatened them with captivity, they had repented in Sackcloth and Ashes, Peradventure the Lord would have herd them, and repented of the evil:
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But seeing they would not be reformed, but grew worse and worse, and unto all their other sinnes, adding this crying one, of evill entreating,
But seeing they would not be reformed, but grew Worse and Worse, and unto all their other Sins, adding this crying one, of evil entreating,
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yea most shamefully abusing Gods servants, who dealt faithfully with them, to bring them to the sight of their sinnes and repentance;
yea most shamefully abusing God's Servants, who dealt faithfully with them, to bring them to the sighed of their Sins and Repentance;
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honouring and esteeming none but the false Prophets, who preached peace, and pleasing things:
honouring and esteeming none but the false prophets, who preached peace, and pleasing things:
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God is now resolved to bring a heavie judgement, even the sword of the enemie upon them,
God is now resolved to bring a heavy judgement, even the sword of the enemy upon them,
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and to give them over into captivity, revealeth this purpose to his Prophet Ieremy: The Land shall be desolate, the earth shall mourne,
and to give them over into captivity, Revealeth this purpose to his Prophet Ieremy: The Land shall be desolate, the earth shall mourn,
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and the heavens above be blacke;
and the heavens above be black;
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I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turne backe from it . I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not Repent, neither will I turn back from it.
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Yea to make it (if it were possible) more sure, he told him, He had sworne by himselfe, that house (wherein they so trusted) should become a desolation .
Yea to make it (if it were possible) more sure, he told him, He had sworn by himself, that house (wherein they so trusted) should become a desolation.
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And to adde yet more waight thereunto, expresly forbiddeth the Prophet to pray, cry, or make intercession to him in behalfe of the people in this kinde, assuring him,
And to add yet more weight thereunto, expressly forbiddeth the Prophet to pray, cry, or make Intercession to him in behalf of the people in this kind, assuring him,
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if he should he would not heare him, or grant his request.
if he should he would not hear him, or grant his request.
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The sense being given, and that which might be said against it, prevented, now I raise your fourth and last lesson, for instruction, viz.
The sense being given, and that which might be said against it, prevented, now I raise your fourth and last Lesson, for instruction, viz.
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That such may be the sinnes of Gods deare Church, and people in generall, and of his faithfull servants in particular, that he will bring some temporall judgement upon them,
That such may be the Sins of God's deer Church, and people in general, and of his faithful Servants in particular, that he will bring Some temporal judgement upon them,
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and he will not heare themselves, nor others for them, in this kinde .
and he will not hear themselves, nor Others for them, in this kind.
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This being a Doctrine which doth so exceedingly concerne us, even as much as all our lives,
This being a Doctrine which does so exceedingly concern us, even as much as all our lives,
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and livelihood, bodies, and goods come to, is not sleightly to be regarded, but in the holy feare of God, to be advisedly considered of, and taken to heart.
and livelihood, bodies, and goods come to, is not slightly to be regarded, but in the holy Fear of God, to be advisedly considered of, and taken to heart.
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In the handling whereof, I purpose to spend all my labours here and elsewhere this day.
In the handling whereof, I purpose to spend all my labours Here and elsewhere this day.
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For method and order wherein, and helpe of memory, there being so much now to be delivered, I will first sufficiently prove it, from both positive,
For method and order wherein, and help of memory, there being so much now to be Delivered, I will First sufficiently prove it, from both positive,
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and exemplary Scriptures; (that all of us may see and acknowledge the truth of it) Secondly, declare the reasons thereof, that we may see how just and true God is therein;
and exemplary Scriptures; (that all of us may see and acknowledge the truth of it) Secondly, declare the Reasons thereof, that we may see how just and true God is therein;
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Thirdly, search what are those sinnes which doe so exasperate and provoke God, that he will not spare; (that so we may take heed of them) Fourthly and lastly, I will make application to our selves,
Thirdly, search what Are those Sins which do so exasperate and provoke God, that he will not spare; (that so we may take heed of them) Fourthly and lastly, I will make application to our selves,
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and search, whether those sinnes be found amongst us;
and search, whither those Sins be found among us;
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and remove such objections as may be made against it, and accordingly presse the use unto you.
and remove such objections as may be made against it, and accordingly press the use unto you.
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And all these, I will deliver with such plaine evidence, as I have received from the word, which hath onely power over the soule and conscience.
And all these, I will deliver with such plain evidence, as I have received from the word, which hath only power over the soul and conscience.
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First then, let us see how the word of God maketh this doctrine good.
First then, let us see how the word of God makes this Doctrine good.
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First, take knowledge, that the Scriptures are most cleare, that such may be the sinnes of a people, that God will not regard their owne praying and fasting.
First, take knowledge, that the Scriptures Are most clear, that such may be the Sins of a people, that God will not regard their own praying and fasting.
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Hearken how the Lord himselfe threatneth a rebellious people:
Harken how the Lord himself threatens a rebellious people:
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Because I have called, and yee have refused, I have stretched out mine hand and no man regarded, Because I have called, and ye have refused, I have stretched out mine hand and no man regarded,
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but yee have set at nought all my counsell, and would none of my reproofe, I will laugh at your calamity,
but ye have Set At nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof, I will laugh At your calamity,
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and mocke when your feare commeth: when your feare commeth as desolation, and your destruction commeth as a whirlwinde.
and mock when your Fear comes: when your Fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind.
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Then they shall call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seeke me earely, but they shall not finde me . Then they shall call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me.
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Lo, how the sinnes of a people may come to that height, that in their greatest calamity and destruction,
Lo, how the Sins of a people may come to that height, that in their greatest calamity and destruction,
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and when they cry most fervently, and seeke God earely;
and when they cry most fervently, and seek God early;
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yet God will be so farre from hearing and answering of them, that he will laugh and mocke them.
yet God will be so Far from hearing and answering of them, that he will laugh and mock them.
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And againe, When yee spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eies from you; yea when yee make many praiers, I will not heare .
And again, When ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea when ye make many Prayers, I will not hear.
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And againe, by our Prophet he saith;
And again, by our Prophet he Says;
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When they fast, I will not heare their cry, but I will consume them, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence . When they fast, I will not hear their cry, but I will consume them, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence.
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And againe, I will bring evill upon them, which they shall not be able to escape;
And again, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape;
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and though they shall cry, yet will I not hearken unto them . and though they shall cry, yet will I not harken unto them.
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And againe, I will deale in fury, mine eie shall not spare, neither will I have pitie;
And again, I will deal in fury, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity;
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and though they cry in mine eares, with a loud voice, yet will I not heare them . and though they cry in mine ears, with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.
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Loe, how plainly and plentifully, this is proved, though but by a few places, in stead of many.
Loe, how plainly and plentifully, this is proved, though but by a few places, in stead of many.
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And as he hath threatned, he will not heare themselves, though they fast, and pray, and cry aloud;
And as he hath threatened, he will not hear themselves, though they fast, and pray, and cry aloud;
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so neither will he heare any others, no not the best of his servants for them. Marke your Text;
so neither will he hear any Others, no not the best of his Servants for them. Mark your Text;
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Ieremy, an excellent man of God, and sanctified in his mothers womb, yet God telleth him,Ieremy, an excellent man of God, and sanctified in his mother's womb, yet God Telleth him,
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if he pray against the peoples captivity, he will not heare him;
if he pray against the peoples captivity, he will not hear him;
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yea and telleth him, (because he should not thinke that he was out of favour) that if Moses and Samuel stood before him,
yea and Telleth him, (Because he should not think that he was out of favour) that if Moses and Samuel stood before him,
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yet his minde could not be towards his people. Cast them out of my sight, and let them goe forth;
yet his mind could not be towards his people. Cast them out of my sighed, and let them go forth;
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and if they say, whither shall we goe forth? thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the Lord, such as are for death, to death;
and if they say, whither shall we go forth? thou shalt tell them, Thus Says the Lord, such as Are for death, to death;
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and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine;
and such as Are for the sword, to the sword; and such as Are for the famine, to the famine;
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and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity . and such as Are for the captivity, to the captivity.
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See what persons God hath picked out of all the bunch, of the Patriarches, Prophets, Judges, and Kings.
See what Persons God hath picked out of all the bunch, of the Patriarchs, prophets, Judges, and Kings.
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Who ever prevailed more by praier with God for others, than Moses and Samuel? When the people had committed that foule Idolatry, in worshipping the golden Calfe, God said, He would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood up in the gap :
Who ever prevailed more by prayer with God for Others, than Moses and Samuel? When the people had committed that foul Idolatry, in worshipping the golden Calf, God said, He would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood up in the gap:
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But Moses he besought the Lord, and prevailed. The Lord repented of the evill, and did it not . But Moses he besought the Lord, and prevailed. The Lord repented of the evil, and did it not.
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And when the Philistims came up against Israel, and they were exceedingly afraid, Samuel, Oh faithfull Samuel the Lords Priest, cried unto the Lord for Israel,
And when the philistines Come up against Israel, and they were exceedingly afraid, Samuel, O faithful Samuel the lords Priest, cried unto the Lord for Israel,
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and the Lord heard him, and thundred with a great thunder, and discomfited the Philistims . and the Lord herd him, and thundered with a great thunder, and discomfited the philistines.
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But if Moses, and Samuel, did now stand before the Lord, his minde cannot be won towards this people,
But if Moses, and Samuel, did now stand before the Lord, his mind cannot be wone towards this people,
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but they shall goe into captivity. And againe, by another Prophet he saith;
but they shall go into captivity. And again, by Another Prophet he Says;
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Sonne of man, when the Land sinneth against me, by trespassing grievously, and I stretch out mine hand and breake the staffe of bread, Son of man, when the Land Sinneth against me, by trespassing grievously, and I stretch out mine hand and break the staff of bred,
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and send a famine, and cut off man and beast;
and send a famine, and Cut off man and beast;
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though these three men were in it, Noah, Iob, and Daniel, they should deliver but their owne soules by their righteousnesse.
though these three men were in it, Noah, Job, and daniel, they should deliver but their own Souls by their righteousness.
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Or if I bring noisome beasts, or bring a sword, or a pestilence, to cut off man and beast,
Or if I bring noisome beasts, or bring a sword, or a pestilence, to Cut off man and beast,
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as I live, saith the Lord, though these three men were in it, Noah, Daniel,
as I live, Says the Lord, though these three men were in it, Noah, daniel,
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and Iob, yet should they deliver neither sonne nor daughter, they should only deliver their owne soules,
and Job, yet should they deliver neither son nor daughter, they should only deliver their own Souls,
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but the Land shall be desolate . but the Land shall be desolate.
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Oh see againe, what three Worthies he doth instance in? Noah, that upright man in the old World,
O see again, what three Worthies he does instance in? Noah, that upright man in the old World,
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when all flesh had corrupted their waies; Iob, that upright man, and fearing God in the Land of Vz;
when all Flesh had corrupted their ways; Job, that upright man, and fearing God in the Land of Vz;
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and Daniel, that man of Gods desire, in Babylon. Three men, who could doe much with God, for whom God did much;
and daniel, that man of God's desire, in Babylon. Three men, who could do much with God, for whom God did much;
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yet if they had praied for this people, God would not heare them, they should not be able to deliver sonne nor daughter, but only their owne soules.
yet if they had prayed for this people, God would not hear them, they should not be able to deliver son nor daughter, but only their own Souls.
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And as such may be the sinnes of a nation or people, so also of a particular person,
And as such may be the Sins of a Nation or people, so also of a particular person,
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yea of Gods deare servants, that he will not heare them, but bring some temporall punishment upon them.
yea of God's deer Servants, that he will not hear them, but bring Some temporal punishment upon them.
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How great a favourite was Moses unto God? to whom God spake mouth to mouth,
How great a favourite was Moses unto God? to whom God spoke Mouth to Mouth,
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as a man talketh familiarly with his friend ; as a man talketh familiarly with his friend;
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who obtained by his praier so many and great things at the hands of God for others;
who obtained by his prayer so many and great things At the hands of God for Others;
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so apparently honoured and graced of God, that the Lord asked Aaron and Miriam., Wherefore were ye not afraid to speake against my servant Moses ? Yet this great and good man,
so apparently honoured and graced of God, that the Lord asked Aaron and Miriam., Wherefore were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? Yet this great and good man,
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for not sanctifying God at the waters of strife, yea for once speaking unadvisedly with his lips,
for not sanctifying God At the waters of strife, yea for once speaking unadvisedly with his lips,
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and thereunto much provoked by that rebellious people , was threatned he should not goe into the promised land : An heavie judgement.
and thereunto much provoked by that rebellious people, was threatened he should not go into the promised land: an heavy judgement.
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And though Moses made it his earnest suit unto God;
And though Moses made it his earnest suit unto God;
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O Lord God, thou hast begun to shew to thy servant great kindnesse, I pray thee let me goe over and see the good land that is beyond Iordan, that goodly mountaine, and Lebanon; O Lord God, thou hast begun to show to thy servant great kindness, I pray thee let me go over and see the good land that is beyond Iordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon;
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yet the Lord would not heare him, but cut him off, saying, Let it suffice thee, speake no more to me of this matter .
yet the Lord would not hear him, but Cut him off, saying, Let it suffice thee, speak no more to me of this matter.
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David Gods deare servant, and a man after Gods owne heart , and for whose sake he did much to others; (how often have we these promises, for my servant Davids sake?) yet he, begetting a childe on Bethshebah the wife of Vriah, the Lord strake the childe, that it was very sicke; David God's deer servant, and a man After God's own heart, and for whose sake he did much to Others; (how often have we these promises, for my servant Davids sake?) yet he, begetting a child on Bathsheba the wife of Uriah, the Lord strake the child, that it was very sick;
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and though David besought the Lord for the childe, and fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth,
and though David besought the Lord for the child, and fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth,
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yet God would not heare him, but on the seventh day the childe died, according to the word of the Lord by his Prophet Nathan; Because by this deed, thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the childe that is borne to thee, shall surely die .
yet God would not hear him, but on the seventh day the child died, according to the word of the Lord by his Prophet Nathan; Because by this deed, thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme, the child that is born to thee, shall surely die.
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And againe, for his great sinne of numbring the people, the Lord sent him a message by his Prophet Gad, that he would send either pestilence, famine, or sword:
And again, for his great sin of numbering the people, the Lord sent him a message by his Prophet Gad, that he would send either pestilence, famine, or sword:
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and though David repented, and complained that he was in a great strait, yet he could not obtaine freedome,
and though David repented, and complained that he was in a great strait, yet he could not obtain freedom,
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but (according to his choice) God sent a pestilence, whereof in three dayes there died seventie thousand men .
but (according to his choice) God sent a pestilence, whereof in three days there died seventie thousand men.
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Let all men and women then subscribe to this undoubted truth of God, that such may be the sinnes of Gods Church in generall,
Let all men and women then subscribe to this undoubted truth of God, that such may be the Sins of God's Church in general,
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or of his owne deare servants in particular, that God will not heare themselves, nor others for them,
or of his own deer Servants in particular, that God will not hear themselves, nor Others for them,
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but will bring such a temporall punishment as he hath purposed upon them.
but will bring such a temporal punishment as he hath purposed upon them.
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But now me thinketh I heare some say, Oh this is an heavie and comfortlesse doctrine indeed,
But now me Thinketh I hear Some say, O this is an heavy and comfortless Doctrine indeed,
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and seemeth to checke all devotion and humiliation;
and seems to check all devotion and humiliation;
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for will not men, hearing this doctrine delivered, say, If the case be so, that for sinnes,
for will not men, hearing this Doctrine Delivered, say, If the case be so, that for Sins,
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yea even small sinnes (as the sinnes of Moses, and David, in speaking unadvisedly,
yea even small Sins (as the Sins of Moses, and David, in speaking unadvisedly,
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and numbring the people, seeme to be) God will be so farre provoked, as no praying, fasting, crying, teares, of their owne,
and numbering the people, seem to be) God will be so Far provoked, as no praying, fasting, crying, tears, of their own,
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or others for them, can prevaile, but God will bring a temporall punishment;
or Others for them, can prevail, but God will bring a temporal punishment;
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to what end then should we weepe and mourne, fast and pray, and afflict our soules? Let us eat and drinke,
to what end then should we weep and mourn, fast and pray, and afflict our Souls? Let us eat and drink,
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and be merry as we may, we must beare that punishment which God hath purposed to lay upon us;
and be merry as we may, we must bear that punishment which God hath purposed to lay upon us;
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let us therefore never make two evils of one, but take that which God hath appointed,
let us Therefore never make two evils of one, but take that which God hath appointed,
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and there an end, Gods will be done.
and there an end, God's will be done.
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Oh, God forbid that any should hearken and give way to such subtill and malicious suggestions of Satan,
O, God forbid that any should harken and give Way to such subtle and malicious suggestions of Satan,
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so seeking to pervert and abuse even the best things. Marke therefore, and from Gods booke thou shalt learne, that the doctrine doth not abrogate,
so seeking to pervert and abuse even the best things. Mark Therefore, and from God's book thou shalt Learn, that the Doctrine does not abrogate,
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but establish the meanes of pacification.
but establish the means of pacification.
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Dost thou dwell in a nation, Countrey, or Citie, and dost thou feare, the sinnes of the people are such,
Dost thou dwell in a Nation, Country, or city, and dost thou Fear, the Sins of the people Are such,
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as God will bring some judgement upon them? Now marke what God requireth of thee, even to seeke the Lord ;
as God will bring Some judgement upon them? Now mark what God requires of thee, even to seek the Lord;
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to turne to God, by fasting, weeping, and mourning ; to stand for the land :
to turn to God, by fasting, weeping, and mourning; to stand for the land:
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and if the Lord will not heare thee for them, yet thou shalt save thine owne soule:
and if the Lord will not hear thee for them, yet thou shalt save thine own soul:
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The Lord is not more marvellous in any thing, than in preserving his, in some generall judgement and calamitie, that have mourned,
The Lord is not more marvellous in any thing, than in preserving his, in Some general judgement and calamity, that have mourned,
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and wept, and sought his face, as wee see in the deliverance of Noah, Lot, Iosiah, and the marking of those in the forehead, that mourned for the abominations of Ierusalem .
and wept, and sought his face, as we see in the deliverance of Noah, Lot, Josiah, and the marking of those in the forehead, that mourned for the abominations of Ierusalem.
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Thou dost not know what good thou maist doe to others, even to the whole Church of God wherein thou livest;
Thou dost not know what good thou Mayest do to Others, even to the Whole Church of God wherein thou Livest;
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but thou shalt be sure to doe thy selfe good.
but thou shalt be sure to do thy self good.
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Or dost thou feare that thine owne sinnes are such, as God will bring a judgement? yet humble thy soule,
Or dost thou Fear that thine own Sins Are such, as God will bring a judgement? yet humble thy soul,
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and if thou canst not by repentance, fasting, and praier, alter the decree, yet thou maist alter the manner of execution.
and if thou Canst not by Repentance, fasting, and prayer, altar the Decree, yet thou Mayest altar the manner of execution.
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Let Moses repent, that he did not sanctifie God, and let him begge leave to enter,
Let Moses Repent, that he did not sanctify God, and let him beg leave to enter,
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and if that will not be granted, yet see with what favour the sentence shall be executed!
and if that will not be granted, yet see with what favour the sentence shall be executed!
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he shall have leave to goe up to the top of Pisgah, and see it ;
he shall have leave to go up to the top of Pisgah, and see it;
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and if he goe not into the land flowing with milke and honey, he shall be translated into heaven, which is best of all.
and if he go not into the land flowing with milk and honey, he shall be translated into heaven, which is best of all.
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Let David fast and pray, and if the childe die, God will give him a Solomon in stead of it.
Let David fast and pray, and if the child die, God will give him a Solomon in stead of it.
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Let the people repent, and if God will not heare them, nor any other for them,
Let the people Repent, and if God will not hear them, nor any other for them,
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but they must into captivitie, yet God will make, even those that lead them away captive to pitie them .
but they must into captivity, yet God will make, even those that led them away captive to pity them.
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Oh, religion never lost it reward, never did any serve God for nought. Wherefore Gods will be done:
O, Religion never lost it reward, never did any serve God for nought. Wherefore God's will be done:
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but lèt us doe our duties, it shall one way or other be requited us;
but lèt us do our duties, it shall one Way or other be requited us;
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and if God heare us not according to our desire, he will heare us to our profit .
and if God hear us not according to our desire, he will hear us to our profit.
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Now let us proceed to consider the reasons wherefore the Lord sometimes will not be intreated,
Now let us proceed to Consider the Reasons Wherefore the Lord sometime will not be entreated,
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but will bring some temporall judgement upon his Church and people: and they are principally these.
but will bring Some temporal judgement upon his Church and people: and they Are principally these.
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First, to declare the justice of God:
First, to declare the Justice of God:
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for if God did threaten, and at every intreatie should forbeare to execute, this were great mercy;
for if God did threaten, and At every intreaty should forbear to execute, this were great mercy;
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but where were justice? Wherefore God (sometimes) will not pardon, in regard of temporall punishment, no not his deare servants, upon repentance and intreatie, that thereby he might proclaime to all the world the severitie of his justice,
but where were Justice? Wherefore God (sometime) will not pardon, in regard of temporal punishment, no not his deer Servants, upon Repentance and intreaty, that thereby he might proclaim to all the world the severity of his Justice,
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and thereby men be warned, to take heed of sinne, it being a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of God.
and thereby men be warned, to take heed of sin, it being a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of God.
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And verily (if we had grace) the remembrance hereof would be a notable bridle, to restraine us from sinne,
And verily (if we had grace) the remembrance hereof would be a notable bridle, to restrain us from sin,
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if when Satan tempteth us, and wee are in danger of falling, wee would say as Ioseph did to his impudent mistresse, How shall I commit this great sinne against God ? It may be, this sinne will adde so much to the measure of my former sinnes, that God will not be intreated to pardon it,
if when Satan tempts us, and we Are in danger of falling, we would say as Ioseph did to his impudent mistress, How shall I commit this great sin against God? It may be, this sin will add so much to the measure of my former Sins, that God will not be entreated to pardon it,
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but bring some heavie temporall judgement upon me.
but bring Some heavy temporal judgement upon me.
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Would not God heare his Prophet Ieremie, no nor Moses, and Samuel, Noah, Iob, and Daniel, though praying for his owne people,
Would not God hear his Prophet Ieremie, not nor Moses, and Samuel, Noah, Job, and daniel, though praying for his own people,
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but cast them off, a prey to the pestilence, famine, and sword? Yea would not God heare his deare servants, Moses and David, praying for themselves;
but cast them off, a prey to the pestilence, famine, and sword? Yea would not God hear his deer Servants, Moses and David, praying for themselves;
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but even for small sinnes (in comparison) brought heavie temporall calamities and chastisements upon them? Oh what am I, a worme of the earth, that I should commit such and such sinnes, and presume of impunitie!
but even for small Sins (in comparison) brought heavy temporal calamities and chastisements upon them? O what am I, a worm of the earth, that I should commit such and such Sins, and presume of impunity!
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O ye sonnes of men, stand in awe, and sinne not . The second reason, is for declaration of his truth:
O you Sons of men, stand in awe, and sin not. The second reason, is for declaration of his truth:
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for if God should threaten judgements by his servants, and upon every humiliation and intreatie revoke the same, his Prophets would be found liers,
for if God should threaten Judgments by his Servants, and upon every humiliation and intreaty revoke the same, his prophets would be found liers,
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and light fellowes, and no credit given to their words.
and Light Fellows, and no credit given to their words.
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This was it that displeased Ionah so exceedingly , that having threatned Ninivie, Yet fortie dayes and Ninivie shall be destroied, yet upon their repentance, he also repented of the evill, and did it not.
This was it that displeased Jonah so exceedingly, that having threatened Nineveh, Yet fortie days and Nineveh shall be destroyed, yet upon their Repentance, he also repented of the evil, and did it not.
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And indeed some of the wicked have in this respect bolstered up themselves in their sinnes against the Prophets of God, saying, Let us eat and drinke,
And indeed Some of the wicked have in this respect bolstered up themselves in their Sins against the prophets of God, saying, Let us eat and drink,
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for to morrow wee shall die : but the Prophets words are but winde; tomorrow shall be as to day, and much more abundant : for to morrow we shall die: but the prophets words Are but wind; tomorrow shall be as to day, and much more abundant:
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yea desperately call for the execution of their threatnings, Let the Lord bring to passe, and hasten his great worke, that we may see it :
yea desperately call for the execution of their threatenings, Let the Lord bring to pass, and hasten his great work, that we may see it:
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but the dayes are prolonged, and every vision faileth, Ezech. 12. 22. For this cause, both to maintaine the credit of his Prophets,
but the days Are prolonged, and every vision Faileth, Ezekiel 12. 22. For this cause, both to maintain the credit of his prophets,
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and to make the wicked to tremble at his word , howsoever sometimes, upon repentance, he altered the sentence;
and to make the wicked to tremble At his word, howsoever sometime, upon Repentance, he altered the sentence;
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yet sometimes he would not be intreated, but executed judgements as he had threatned.
yet sometime he would not be entreated, but executed Judgments as he had threatened.
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Which Iehu observed, when having strucken Ioram dead, the King of Israel, and sonne of Ahab, he said to Bidkar his Captaine, Take and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth;
Which Iehu observed, when having strucken Ioram dead, the King of Israel, and son of Ahab, he said to Bidkar his Captain, Take and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth;
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for remember how that when thou and I rode together after Ahab his father, the Lord laid this burden upon him. for Remember how that when thou and I road together After Ahab his father, the Lord laid this burden upon him.
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And againe, being told that the dogs had eaten Iezabel, he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Iezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Iezabel .
And again, being told that the Dogs had eaten Jezebel, he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spoke by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall Dogs eat the Flesh of Jezebel.
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Thus hath God made good his threatnings.
Thus hath God made good his threatenings.
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But me thinketh I heare some insult, and say, Tush, this is no matter of feare unto us, we have no Prophets in these dayes, to foretell judgements,
But me Thinketh I hear Some insult, and say, Tush, this is no matter of Fear unto us, we have no prophets in these days, to foretell Judgments,
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or whose threatnings we need to regard. I answer;
or whose threatenings we need to regard. I answer;
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Though the gift of prophecie (properly so called) be ordinarily 〈 … 〉 Church,
Though the gift of prophecy (properly so called) be ordinarily 〈 … 〉 Church,
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neither doe the true Ministers of the Gospell now take upon them to foretell, wherewith, when, and how the Lord will punish the sinnes of a people;
neither do the true Ministers of the Gospel now take upon them to foretell, wherewith, when, and how the Lord will Punish the Sins of a people;
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yet assuredly the providence of God is wonderfull, to direct them in their ministerie, what texts of Scripture to handle, what Doctrines to raise, what promises or threatnings, comforts or reproofes, to use.
yet assuredly the providence of God is wonderful, to Direct them in their Ministry, what texts of Scripture to handle, what Doctrines to raise, what promises or threatenings, comforts or reproofs, to use.
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If therefore thou art placed under the ministerie, or hearest such an one, as thy soule and conscience doth witnesse, he is the true Minister of Christ;
If Therefore thou art placed under the Ministry, or Hearst such an one, as thy soul and conscience does witness, he is the true Minister of christ;
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know that the spirit of God doth wonderfully guide and direct his studie and meditation, his Sermons and preaching:
know that the Spirit of God does wonderfully guide and Direct his study and meditation, his Sermons and preaching:
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and therefore if he be much in the promises of the Gospell, reioyce; if in reproofe of sinne, be sorrie;
and Therefore if he be much in the promises of the Gospel, rejoice; if in reproof of sin, be sorry;
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if in the threatning of judgements, feare:
if in the threatening of Judgments, Fear:
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he speaketh not rashly and at randome, the fictions of his owne braine, or publish the suggestions of an evill spirit,
he speaks not rashly and At random, the fictions of his own brain, or publish the suggestions of an evil Spirit,
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but undoubtedly he delivereth what he hath received from the Lord:
but undoubtedly he Delivereth what he hath received from the Lord:
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it is the good Spirit of God, directeth his heart, tongue, and pen, to thinke, write,
it is the good Spirit of God, directeth his heart, tongue, and pen, to think, write,
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and speake, what he knoweth most needfull for his people; and therefore receive it with reverence, as from God;
and speak, what he Knoweth most needful for his people; and Therefore receive it with Reverence, as from God;
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and submit your selves to such as watch over your soules, and must give account unto God for you .
and submit your selves to such as watch over your Souls, and must give account unto God for you.
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And verily herein lieth no small part of our feare, that as God hath many waies testified his anger,
And verily herein lies no small part of our Fear, that as God hath many ways testified his anger,
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so hath he stirred up his faithfull servants, (both here and elsewhere) by word and writing, 〈 … 〉 and presse, zealously to reprove the great and monstrous sinnes of this age;
so hath he stirred up his faithful Servants, (both hear and elsewhere) by word and writing, 〈 … 〉 and press, zealously to reprove the great and monstrous Sins of this age;
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and as sonnes of thunder, to cause every corner of the Land, to ring with the threatning,
and as Sons of thunder, to cause every corner of the Land, to ring with the threatening,
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and denunciation of some judgement or other, and to call and cry for repentance, whereby the same may be prevented;
and denunciation of Some judgement or other, and to call and cry for Repentance, whereby the same may be prevented;
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which cannot be without God, who undoubtedly (without repentance) will in his good time, make good their word,
which cannot be without God, who undoubtedly (without Repentance) will in his good time, make good their word,
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when mens hearts shall breake within them, to remember, they were told so before.
when men's hearts shall break within them, to Remember, they were told so before.
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And so much for the maine reasons, why sometimes God will not be intreated to the contrary,
And so much for the main Reasons, why sometime God will not be entreated to the contrary,
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but will punish a people, viz. The declaration of his justice, and truth, that he may be feared,
but will Punish a people, viz. The declaration of his Justice, and truth, that he may be feared,
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and beleeved, when by his servants he doth threaten.
and believed, when by his Servants he does threaten.
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It now followeth according to my proposed method, to declare what sinnes they are, which then did,
It now follows according to my proposed method, to declare what Sins they Are, which then did,
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now doe, and for ever will, so provoke God, and exasperate him, that he will not spare;
now do, and for ever will, so provoke God, and exasperate him, that he will not spare;
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and namely what were the sinnes, which brought this miserable and inevitable captivity upon this people,
and namely what were the Sins, which brought this miserable and inevitable captivity upon this people,
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and which threaten the like judgement, wheresoever found. And therein two things are to be considered, viz. The sinnes for their kindes;
and which threaten the like judgement, wheresoever found. And therein two things Are to be considered, viz. The Sins for their Kinds;
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and the measure or proportion of them. What their sinnes were, will appeare from the Prophets sent unto them, to reprove them,
and the measure or proportion of them. What their Sins were, will appear from the prophets sent unto them, to reprove them,
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and threaten their captivity, which were, our Prophet, Ezechiel, Nahum, Zephany, Habacuck, and Ioel .
and threaten their captivity, which were, our Prophet, Ezechiel, Nahum, Zephany, Habakkuk, and Joel.
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Wherefore from their Prophesies only, and specially of those two great and worthy Prophets, I will gather light to this purpose,
Wherefore from their prophecies only, and specially of those two great and worthy prophets, I will gather Light to this purpose,
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and from them prove what I shall deliver.
and from them prove what I shall deliver.
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And that I and you, may the more orderly proceed, and better remember them, I will range them in certaine rankes.
And that I and you, may the more orderly proceed, and better Remember them, I will range them in certain ranks.
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As first, the sinnes of the Priests, and then of the people: the sinnes of the Priests, either in regard of their Ministery, or conversation:
As First, the Sins of the Priests, and then of the people: the Sins of the Priests, either in regard of their Ministry, or Conversation:
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the sins of the people, were either the greater, as against the first Table; or lesser, as against the second Table.
the Sins of the people, were either the greater, as against the First Table; or lesser, as against the second Table.
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The laying open of these things, will both declare the justice of God, who would not be entreated to spare so sinfull a people,
The laying open of these things, will both declare the Justice of God, who would not be entreated to spare so sinful a people,
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and also admonish all people to beware of such sinnes, for feare of a like judgement.
and also admonish all people to beware of such Sins, for Fear of a like judgement.
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And first note, that judgement beginneth at Gods Sanctuary . And no marvell; for there beganne the corruption of all sorts of men .
And First note, that judgement begins At God's Sanctuary. And no marvel; for there began the corruption of all sorts of men.
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The Prophets did most reprove, and cry out against the Priests, who in their Ministery, first, were blinde and ignorant.
The prophets did most reprove, and cry out against the Priests, who in their Ministry, First, were blind and ignorant.
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It is true, they were wonderfully conceited of their learning and knowledge, and like enough they had a great measure (at least some of them) of worldly wisdome, and humane learning;
It is true, they were wonderfully conceited of their learning and knowledge, and like enough they had a great measure (At least Some of them) of worldly Wisdom, and humane learning;
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but they rejected the word of the Lord, and then what wisdome was in them ? Whereby it appeareth, that howsoever the Priests lips should preserve the knowledge of God ;
but they rejected the word of the Lord, and then what Wisdom was in them? Whereby it appears, that howsoever the Priests lips should preserve the knowledge of God;
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and God made his Prophets Seers, and Watchmen, to preserve the people from judgements to come, by declaring their sinnes,
and God made his prophets Seers, and Watchmen, to preserve the people from Judgments to come, by declaring their Sins,
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and directing them in the waies of God;
and directing them in the ways of God;
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yet before the captivity, they generally rejected the word of God, and were simple, without any power to tell the people of their sinnes,
yet before the captivity, they generally rejected the word of God, and were simple, without any power to tell the people of their Sins,
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or give direction what course to take, whereby to prevent ensuing judgements. Secondly, they dealt falsely in their Ministery, which the Lord complaineth of, saying;
or give direction what course to take, whereby to prevent ensuing Judgments. Secondly, they dealt falsely in their Ministry, which the Lord Complaineth of, saying;
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If they had stood in my counsell, and declared my words to my people, then should they have turned them from their evill waies . If they had stood in my counsel, and declared my words to my people, then should they have turned them from their evil ways.
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And the Prophet bewaileth this fault: Thy Prophets have not discovered thine iniquity, to turne away thy captivitie ;
And the Prophet bewaileth this fault: Thy prophets have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity;
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but gave themselves to serve the time, and please men, flattering, and saying, peace, peace ; building, and dawbing with untempered morter . but gave themselves to serve the time, and please men, flattering, and saying, peace, peace; building, and daubing with untempered mortar.
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They told the people all was well, and that they should see neither sword nor famine, nor any evill . They told the people all was well, and that they should see neither sword nor famine, nor any evil.
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And if any one dealt more faithfully with the people, shewing their sinnes, and labouring to touch their consciences,
And if any one dealt more faithfully with the people, showing their Sins, and labouring to touch their Consciences,
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and to humble them, that so they might prevent the judgement (as Ieremy, Ezechiel, and some others did) those wicked Priests and Prophets were angry,
and to humble them, that so they might prevent the judgement (as Ieremy, Ezechiel, and Some Others did) those wicked Priests and prophets were angry,
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and assured the people, they did but terrifie and discourage them, without cause; all was well:
and assured the people, they did but terrify and discourage them, without cause; all was well:
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Yea that false Prophet Hananiah, tooke away the yoke (which by Gods command Ieremy did weare, whereby to signifie their captivity) and brake it, & prophesied falsely.
Yea that false Prophet Hananiah, took away the yoke (which by God's command Ieremy did wear, whereby to signify their captivity) and brake it, & prophesied falsely.
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Thus within two yeeres, will God breake the yoke of Nebuchad-nezzar King of Babylon : Thus within two Years, will God break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon:
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yea Pashur could not hold his hand, but smote Ieremy, and put him in the stocks .
yea Pashur could not hold his hand, but smote Ieremy, and put him in the stocks.
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And as they were corrupt in their Ministery, and enemies to such as were faithfull, so were they most prophane in their lives and conversations, being carnall and earthly minded:
And as they were corrupt in their Ministry, and enemies to such as were faithful, so were they most profane in their lives and conversations, being carnal and earthly minded:
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From the least to the greatest, every one was given to covetousnesse; and from the Prophet to the Priest, every one did deale falsely . From the least to the greatest, every one was given to covetousness; and from the Prophet to the Priest, every one did deal falsely.
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And againe, Both Prophet and Priest are prophane; yea in mine house, have I found their wickednesse, saith the Lord .
And again, Both Prophet and Priest Are profane; yea in mine house, have I found their wickedness, Says the Lord.
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Whereas God told Baruch, that which I have built, I will breake downe, and that which I have planted, I will plucke up,
Whereas God told baruch, that which I have built, I will break down, and that which I have planted, I will pluck up,
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even this whole Land, and seekest thou great things for thy selfe? seeke them not, Ier. 45. 4. As this was the great corruption of the Priests and false Prophets,even this Whole Land, and Seekest thou great things for thy self? seek them not, Jeremiah 45. 4. As this was the great corruption of the Priests and false prophets,
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so the people did exceedingly further it, and increase it in them. For first, they approved and liked well of flattery;
so the people did exceedingly further it, and increase it in them. For First, they approved and liked well of flattery;
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so the Lord himselfe said, A wonderfull and horrible thing is committed in the Land:
so the Lord himself said, A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the Land:
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The Prophets prophesie falselie, and the Priests beare rule by their meanes, and my people love to have it so : The prophets prophesy falsely, and the Priests bear Rule by their means, and my people love to have it so:
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Whereas a false Prophet is the very taile , and a most vile person in the eies of the godly ,
Whereas a false Prophet is the very tail, and a most vile person in the eyes of the godly,
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and as unsauoury salt, yea and God had cast dung in their faces, Mal. 2. 3. Now, such as in their Ministery would not trouble them, by telling them of their sinnes,
and as unsauoury salt, yea and God had cast dung in their faces, Malachi 2. 3. Now, such as in their Ministry would not trouble them, by telling them of their Sins,
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and threatning of judgements, but preach pleasing things, heale all with sweet words, rocke the cradle,
and threatening of Judgments, but preach pleasing things, heal all with sweet words, rock the cradle,
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and let them sleepe in security, apply themselves to their humours, and play the good fellowes with them;
and let them sleep in security, apply themselves to their humours, and play the good Fellows with them;
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oh these were Prophets for the nonst, these were commended, honoured, admired, nothing too good for them:
o these were prophets for the nonst, these were commended, honoured, admired, nothing too good for them:
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but such as God sent, and in their ministerie dealt faithfully and truly with them, they loved them not, could not away with them;
but such as God sent, and in their Ministry dealt faithfully and truly with them, they loved them not, could not away with them;
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whereas their feet should have beene beautifull unto them ; they should only have knowne their voices and obeyed ;
whereas their feet should have been beautiful unto them; they should only have known their voices and obeyed;
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have esteemed and loved them as their fathers ; submitted themselves with reverence ; given them double honour ;
have esteemed and loved them as their Father's; submitted themselves with Reverence; given them double honour;
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had them in singular love for their workes sake ; received them even as the Angels and Ambassadors of God ; yea as Christ Iesus ;
had them in singular love for their works sake; received them even as the Angels and ambassadors of God; yea as christ Iesus;
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to have encouraged them in their Ministerie, that they might have performed their office with joy ;
to have encouraged them in their Ministry, that they might have performed their office with joy;
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duties which God expresly requireth at the hands of his people. Now before the captivity, they heaped all manner of discontents, discouragements, and disgrace, upon them:
duties which God expressly requires At the hands of his people. Now before the captivity, they heaped all manner of discontents, discouragements, and disgrace, upon them:
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they would not heare them, or else it was but to talke of them, when they came home,
they would not hear them, or Else it was but to talk of them, when they Come home,
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as one that had a pleasant voice, and could sing well :
as one that had a pleasant voice, and could sing well:
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if they reproved them for sinne, or threatned them with judgement, they regarded it no more than winde ;
if they reproved them for sin, or threatened them with judgement, they regarded it no more than wind;
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but said, evill shall not come upon us, we shall neither see sword nor famine . They did but mocke, and deride, and reproch him for his Ministerie ;
but said, evil shall not come upon us, we shall neither see sword nor famine. They did but mock, and deride, and reproach him for his Ministry;
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his owne countrey-men of Anathoth threatned him, to preach no more unto them, in the name of the Lord;
his own countrymen of Anathoth threatened him, to preach no more unto them, in the name of the Lord;
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for if he did, he should die by their hands :
for if he did, he should die by their hands:
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yea at another time, when he had in a publike and great assembly, delivered what he had received from the Lord;
yea At Another time, when he had in a public and great assembly, Delivered what he had received from the Lord;
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Priests, and Prophets, and all the people, caught him, and said, Thou shalt die the death . Priests, and prophets, and all the people, caught him, and said, Thou shalt die the death.
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They grievously slandered and accused him, as a man that discouraged the people by his preaching, and weakned the hands of the men of warre,
They grievously slandered and accused him, as a man that discouraged the people by his preaching, and weakened the hands of the men of war,
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and sought not the wealth of the people, but their hurt; and therefore the Princes besought the King to put him to death : his enemies conspired against him ;
and sought not the wealth of the people, but their hurt; and Therefore the Princes besought the King to put him to death: his enemies conspired against him;
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and his owne familiar friends watched for his halting ;
and his own familiar Friends watched for his halting;
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yea they did sinite and imprison him both , and much endanger his life with the filth of the prison;
yea they did Finite and imprison him both, and much endanger his life with the filth of the prison;
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for he did sticke fast in the mire ; which made him so bitterly to complaine:
for he did stick fast in the mire; which made him so bitterly to complain:
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Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strise, and a man of contention, to the whole earth: Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast born me a man of Strife, and a man of contention, to the Whole earth:
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I have neither lent nor borrowed an usury, yet every one of them doth curse me . I have neither lent nor borrowed an Usury, yet every one of them does curse me.
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Yea, he was so discouraged, that he meant verily to have given up his calling, and to have preached no more unto them;
Yea, he was so discouraged, that he meant verily to have given up his calling, and to have preached no more unto them;
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and certainly this he had done, but that the word and Spirit of God were in his heart,
and Certainly this he had done, but that the word and Spirit of God were in his heart,
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as fire shut up in his bones, which made him weary of forbearing, and he could not stay .
as fire shut up in his bones, which made him weary of forbearing, and he could not stay.
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Thus have you seene the great corruption that was in the Priests and Prophets generally, both in regard of their Ministery, and conversation;
Thus have you seen the great corruption that was in the Priests and prophets generally, both in regard of their Ministry, and Conversation;
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and how the people behaved themselves, both towards the good and bad. Now let us see what was the generall condition, and the sinnes of the people.
and how the people behaved themselves, both towards the good and bad. Now let us see what was the general condition, and the Sins of the people.
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As, to beginne with such as were greatest: First, they were ignorant of God, as he complaineth:
As, to begin with such as were greatest: First, they were ignorant of God, as he Complaineth:
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My people is foolish, they have not knowne me; they are sottish children, and have no understanding; My people is foolish, they have not known me; they Are sottish children, and have no understanding;
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they are wise to doe evill, but to doe good, they have not knowledge : yea they were more blockish and senslesse, than the bruit creatures: they Are wise to do evil, but to do good, they have not knowledge: yea they were more blockish and senseless, than the bruit creatures:
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For the Storke of heaven knoweth her appointed times; For the Stork of heaven Knoweth her appointed times;
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the Turtle, Crane, and Swallow, observe the time of their comming, but my people know not the iudgement of the Lord . Secondly, Atheisme; the Turtle, Crane, and Swallow, observe the time of their coming, but my people know not the judgement of the Lord. Secondly, Atheism;
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they professed, The Lord hath forsaken the earth, he seeth not .
they professed, The Lord hath forsaken the earth, he sees not.
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Neither was this the sinne of the common people onely, but the Princes, like Atheists, devised mischiefe, gave evill counsell, mocked the threatning of the Prophet,
Neither was this the sin of the Common people only, but the Princes, like Atheists, devised mischief, gave evil counsel, mocked the threatening of the Prophet,
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and said, Iudgement was not neere, they might build houses . and said, Judgement was not near, they might built houses.
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Yea King Iehoiakim himselfe, like an Arch-Atheist, having heard some of Ieremies Prophesie read unto him, he cut the roule in peeces, with a pen-knife,
Yea King Jehoiakim himself, like an Arch-Atheist, having herd Some of Jeremiahs Prophesy read unto him, he Cut the roll in Pieces, with a penknife,
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and cast it into the fire, and consumed it . Thirdly, foule and grosse Idolatry; both private, in the houses of their imagery, in the darke; and cast it into the fire, and consumed it. Thirdly, foul and gross Idolatry; both private, in the houses of their imagery, in the dark;
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God let his Prophet, through an hole in the wall, see seventy of the Ancients worshipping Idols ; God let his Prophet, through an hold in the wall, see seventy of the Ancients worshipping Idols;
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and also publike, On every hill, and under every greene tree playing the harlot;
and also public, On every hill, and under every green tree playing the harlot;
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saying to a stocke, thou art my father, and to a stone, thou hast brought me forth : saying to a stock, thou art my father, and to a stone, thou hast brought me forth:
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yea in the Cities of Iudah, and streets of Ierusalem, offering cakes to the Queene of heaven, yea in the Cities of Iudah, and streets of Ierusalem, offering cakes to the Queen of heaven,
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and powring out drinke offerings to other gods ; and Pouring out drink offerings to other God's;
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yea they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it . yea they Set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it.
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See how Idolatry groweth, from chambers, to hils; from hils in the Country, to streets in the Cities; yea into the Temple.
See how Idolatry grows, from chambers, to hills; from hills in the Country, to streets in the Cities; yea into the Temple.
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This was that spirituall whordome, which all the Prophets with open mouth cried out against: and no marvell;
This was that spiritual whoredom, which all the prophets with open Mouth cried out against: and no marvel;
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for as a man will beare with much frowardnesse and unkindnesse in his wife, but by no meanes will endure her to commit whordome;
for as a man will bear with much frowardness and unkindness in his wife, but by no means will endure her to commit whoredom;
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so God will beare with many sinnes in his people, but cannot endure Idolatry, spirituall whordome and adultery; that never escaped heavie punishment.
so God will bear with many Sins in his people, but cannot endure Idolatry, spiritual whoredom and adultery; that never escaped heavy punishment.
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Fourthly, the taking of Gods name in vaine; hearing the word but of fashion, custome, or sinister respects.
Fourthly, the taking of God's name in vain; hearing the word but of fashion, custom, or sinister respects.
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Behold (saith God) their eare is uncircumcised, they cannot hearken; Behold (Says God) their ear is uncircumcised, they cannot harken;
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behold, the word of the Lord is to them a reproch, they have no delight in it . behold, the word of the Lord is to them a reproach, they have no delight in it.
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Adde hereunto their soule hypocrisie, whereby they caused the name and religion of God to be blasphemed.
Add hereunto their soul hypocrisy, whereby they caused the name and Religion of God to be blasphemed.
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Will yee steale, murther, and commit adultery, and sweare falsely, and burne incense to Baal, Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense to Baal,
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and come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my Name? Is this house become a denne of robbers in your eies? behold, I have seene it, saith the Lord . and come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my Name? Is this house become a den of robbers in your eyes? behold, I have seen it, Says the Lord.
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And he told his Prophet Ezechiel, the people would say one to another; Come, let us heare what is the word that commeth forth from the Lord:
And he told his Prophet Ezechiel, the people would say one to Another; Come, let us hear what is the word that comes forth from the Lord:
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and they come and sit before thee, and heare thy words, but they will not doe them:
and they come and fit before thee, and hear thy words, but they will not do them:
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for with their mouthes they shew much love, but their hearts goe after their covetousnesse . for with their mouths they show much love, but their hearts go After their covetousness.
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And againe, treacherous Iudah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but fainedly, saith the Lord .
And again, treacherous Iudah hath not turned unto me with her Whole heart, but fainedly, Says the Lord.
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Prophanation of the Sabbaths, another sinne causing their captivity, and much reproved and threatned, by the Prophets of God .
Profanation of the Sabbaths, Another sin causing their captivity, and much reproved and threatened, by the prophets of God.
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Moreover, the land was full of bloudie crimes , by reason of murder, man slaughter, quarrelling, fighting.
Moreover, the land was full of bloody crimes, by reason of murder, man slaughter, quarreling, fighting.
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Also polluted with all manner of carnall uncleannesse, adulterie and fornication, assembling themselves by troopes in harlots houses:
Also polluted with all manner of carnal uncleanness, adultery and fornication, assembling themselves by troops in harlots houses:
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and they were as fed horses in the morning; every one neighed after his neighbours wife.
and they were as fed Horses in the morning; every one neighed After his neighbours wife.
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Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord, and shall not my soule be avenged on such a nation as this ? Yea this was so common a sinne, that he called them all, adulterers : Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord, and shall not my soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? Yea this was so Common a sin, that he called them all, Adulterers:
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yea they committed incest, humbling their owne sisters, and defiling their daughters in law; yea humbling such as were set apart for pollution .
yea they committed Incest, humbling their own Sisters, and defiling their daughters in law; yea humbling such as were Set apart for pollution.
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Likewise they did oppresse, defraud, and wrong one another, by false weights, and measures, and devoure one another by cruell usurie,
Likewise they did oppress, defraud, and wrong one Another, by false weights, and measures, and devour one Another by cruel Usury,
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and unjust gaine, and did even set traps and snares to catch men , building houses by unrighteousnesse, and chambers by wrong:
and unjust gain, and did even Set traps and snares to catch men, building houses by unrighteousness, and chambers by wrong:
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using their neighbours service without wages, and not giving him for his worke : taking usurie and increase, and greedily gaining by extortion . using their neighbours service without wages, and not giving him for his work: taking Usury and increase, and greedily gaining by extortion.
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And all this was spent in sumptuous buildings, setting their nests on high, and making glorious houses :
And all this was spent in sumptuous buildings, setting their nests on high, and making glorious houses:
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in pride of apparell, taking up every vaine, foolish, and new fangled fashion.
in pride of apparel, taking up every vain, foolish, and new fangled fashion.
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And when Gods Prophets did most threaten vengeance, and they should have humbled themselves in sackcloth and ashes;
And when God's prophets did most threaten vengeance, and they should have humbled themselves in Sackcloth and Ashes;
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loe, then did they most give themselves to garishnesse, tricking, pranking, and painting themselves, in scorne of God.
lo, then did they most give themselves to garishness, tricking, pranking, and painting themselves, in scorn of God.
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Wherefore the Lord threatned them, that he would punish the Princes, and Kings children, and all such as were clothed with strange apparell .
Wherefore the Lord threatened them, that he would Punish the Princes, and Kings children, and all such as were clothed with strange apparel.
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Also they gave themselves to maintaine excesse in diet, drinking, and making one another drunke; which one of the Prophets thus threatned:
Also they gave themselves to maintain excess in diet, drinking, and making one Another drunk; which one of the prophets thus threatened:
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Woe to him that giveth his neighbour drinke, that putteth the bottle unto him, and maketh him drunken . Woe to him that gives his neighbour drink, that putteth the Bottle unto him, and makes him drunken.
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Moreover, they were most unthankfull for blessings received;
Moreover, they were most unthankful for blessings received;
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never said, Let us feare the Lord our God, that giveth raine, both the former and latter raine in his season;
never said, Let us Fear the Lord our God, that gives rain, both the former and latter rain in his season;
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he reserveth to us the appointed weekes of the harvest . Neither did they amend by gentle corrections: the Prophet bewailed it; he reserveth to us the appointed weeks of the harvest. Neither did they amend by gentle corrections: the Prophet bewailed it;
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O Lord, are not thine eyes upon the truth? Thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; O Lord, Are not thine eyes upon the truth? Thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved;
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thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rocke, they have refused to returne . thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock, they have refused to return.
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Loe, these are the maine linnes which reigned in Iudah and Ierusalem, before their captivitie; which God sent his Prophets to reprove and threaten;
Loe, these Are the main linnes which reigned in Iudah and Ierusalem, before their captivity; which God sent his prophets to reprove and threaten;
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but all in vaine, for they did trust, because they had the Temple and worship of God, no evill should happen unto them;
but all in vain, for they did trust, Because they had the Temple and worship of God, no evil should happen unto them;
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and therefore answered their threatnings, with these words of vaine confidence, The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord.
and Therefore answered their threatenings, with these words of vain confidence, The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord, The temple of the Lord.
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Wherefore the Lord assured the Prophet, he would cast them out of his sight, they should goe into captivitie,
Wherefore the Lord assured the Prophet, he would cast them out of his sighed, they should go into captivity,
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and he would doe to that house, wherein they so vainly trusted, as he had done to Shiloh in the dayes of their forefathers .
and he would do to that house, wherein they so vainly trusted, as he had done to Shiloh in the days of their Forefathers.
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As these were their sinnes for kinde, so had they long continued in them, notwithstanding they had had such faire warning in the captivitie of their brethren for the same:
As these were their Sins for kind, so had they long continued in them, notwithstanding they had had such fair warning in the captivity of their brothers for the same:
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which did not a little adde to the measure of their sinne; which being full, vengeance must needs come;
which did not a little add to the measure of their sin; which being full, vengeance must needs come;
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and the harvest of their iniquitie being ripe, the sickle of Gods iudgement must needs cut them downe ,
and the harvest of their iniquity being ripe, the fickle of God's judgement must needs Cut them down,
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and God will not heare his Prophet intreat for them. Now to come to our selves, and make Application of all we have heard;
and God will not hear his Prophet entreat for them. Now to come to our selves, and make Application of all we have herd;
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I beseech you with all godly feare and reverence, receive and consider well these foure propositions.
I beseech you with all godly Fear and Reverence, receive and Consider well these foure propositions.
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First, that we in England, by Gods mercy, yet are, and for many yeeres have beene,
First, that we in England, by God's mercy, yet Are, and for many Years have been,
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as happie, as ever Iudah and Ierusalem were, in our Kings and Queenes, Iudges, Magistrates, Ministers;
as happy, as ever Iudah and Ierusalem were, in our Kings and Queens, Judges, Magistrates, Ministers;
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peace, plentie, prosperitie, deliverances from dangers, fatherly corrections for amendment;
peace, plenty, Prosperity, Deliverances from dangers, fatherly corrections for amendment;
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but above all, for advancing and continuing of his glorious Gospell, to be so generally professed in such safetie;
but above all, for advancing and Continuing of his glorious Gospel, to be so generally professed in such safety;
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for making of our kingdome to become an harbour and sanctuarie to Gods afflicted servants of other countries;
for making of our Kingdom to become an harbour and sanctuary to God's afflicted Servants of other countries;
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and for many other blessings, wherein it hath beene so enriched and preferred, that with Capernaum, it hath beene exalted to heaven ,
and for many other blessings, wherein it hath been so enriched and preferred, that with Capernaum, it hath been exalted to heaven,
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and made the wonder of the world .
and made the wonder of the world.
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Secondly, that we are at this time nothing sound, but all swellings and sores, a sinfull nation; and loaded with iniquitie.
Secondly, that we Are At this time nothing found, but all swellings and sores, a sinful Nation; and loaded with iniquity.
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You have heard what were the sinnes of Iudah and Ierusalem; doe you not see them to be our owne? Shall I goe over them againe,
You have herd what were the Sins of Iudah and Ierusalem; do you not see them to be our own? Shall I go over them again,
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and search for them with candle-light ? It needeth not, they are written in such Capitall letters, as he that runneth may reade them .
and search for them with candlelight? It needs not, they Are written in such Capital letters, as he that Runneth may read them.
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Whosoever shall with reverence and conscience, reade the writings of those worthy Prophets, and compare our times thereto, shall finde, they doe so lively picture out the iniquities of our daies,
Whosoever shall with Reverence and conscience, read the writings of those worthy prophets, and compare our times thereto, shall find, they do so lively picture out the iniquities of our days,
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as if they had beene sent unto us, and had prophesied against us;
as if they had been sent unto us, and had prophesied against us;
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and therefore their writings are ours, either to admonish us, and turne us away from all our evill waies,
and Therefore their writings Are ours, either to admonish us, and turn us away from all our evil ways,
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and to prevent the like judgements;
and to prevent the like Judgments;
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or to make our condemnation the more just, and our plagues the more terrible, if in his justice he shall execute them upon us.
or to make our condemnation the more just, and our plagues the more terrible, if in his Justice he shall execute them upon us.
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It may be, some exception may be taken against one sinne, and indeed one of the greatest;
It may be, Some exception may be taken against one sin, and indeed one of the greatest;
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viz. that we cannot be charged with Idolatry, as Iudah was.viz. that we cannot be charged with Idolatry, as Iudah was.
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I answer, it is true, (God be blessed) that Romish Idolatry, is, by our Christian and wholesome Lawes, suppressed,
I answer, it is true, (God be blessed) that Romish Idolatry, is, by our Christian and wholesome Laws, suppressed,
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and his Excellent Majesty, both by peerelesse labours, and exquisite writings, hath throughly discovered the Antichrist,
and his Excellent Majesty, both by peerless labours, and exquisite writings, hath thoroughly discovered the Antichrist,
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and by godly Edicts and Proclamations, advanceth pure Religion to the utmost;
and by godly Edicts and Proclamations, Advanceth pure Religion to the utmost;
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wherein the Lord enable him to persist, that he and his may be blessed for ever. Amen.
wherein the Lord enable him to persist, that he and his may be blessed for ever. Amen.
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But give me leave to make a few Quaeres.
But give me leave to make a few Quaeres.
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Have we not too many Chemarims, Seminaries, Priests, and Iesuites, sacrificing to Baal? Have we not too many that sweare by the Lord & Malcom,
Have we not too many Chemarims, Seminaries, Priests, and Iesuites, sacrificing to Baal? Have we not too many that swear by the Lord & Malcolm,
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as all our Church-Papists, that professe religion in Gods house, and have also their close chambers of Imagerie at home? Is not the number of Idolatrous Recusants greatly increased,
as all our Church papists, that profess Religion in God's house, and have also their close chambers of Imagery At home? Is not the number of Idolatrous Recusants greatly increased,
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even since that most hellish powder-treason, (for which no name can ever be devised able to set forth the nature of it) which a man would have thought would have beene the bane of Poperie thorow the world;
even since that most hellish Powder treason, (for which no name can ever be devised able to Set forth the nature of it) which a man would have Thought would have been the bane of Popery thorough the world;
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it being a fruit of their Religion, and practise of their positions and principles: oh, how fearefull, that Idolatrie (even since that time) should so increase!
it being a fruit of their Religion, and practice of their positions and principles: o, how fearful, that Idolatry (even since that time) should so increase!
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Thirdly, as we have many enemies, so are they most fierce, barbarous, truculent, and sanguinarie; plotting and devising most cruell and unnaturall proiects and stratagems;
Thirdly, as we have many enemies, so Are they most fierce, barbarous, truculent, and sanguinary; plotting and devising most cruel and unnatural projects and stratagems;
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and where they prevaile, executing such murders and massacres, as were never read nor heard of:
and where they prevail, executing such murders and massacres, as were never read nor herd of:
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witnesse our powder-plot, the mercilesse French massacre, and the incredible havocke of thousands and millions where Romanists have prevailed.
witness our Powder plot, the merciless French massacre, and the incredible havoc of thousands and millions where Romanists have prevailed.
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Oh, cruell and bloudy Rome, how are thy children every where knowne by their red liverie!
O, cruel and bloody Room, how Are thy children every where known by their read livery!
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Fourthly, England hath had as many and faire warnings, as ever Iudah and Ierusalem had; by strange tokens, signes and wonders.
Fourthly, England hath had as many and fair Warnings, as ever Iudah and Ierusalem had; by strange tokens, Signs and wonders.
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The captivitie of the ten Tribes was not a fairer warning to them, than the calamitie of the Churches abroad is unto us.
The captivity of the ten Tribes was not a Fairer warning to them, than the calamity of the Churches abroad is unto us.
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But above all, for these many yeeres, he hath most powerfully reproved sinne, and thundred out vengeance, by his heavenly word, in the mouthes of his holy servants, greater than Ieremie or Ezechiel, yea (by the testimonie of Christ) greaterthan Iohn, who was also greaterthan any of the Prophets ;
But above all, for these many Years, he hath most powerfully reproved sin, and thundered out vengeance, by his heavenly word, in the mouths of his holy Servants, greater than Ieremie or Ezechiel, yea (by the testimony of christ) greaterthan John, who was also greaterthan any of the prophets;
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thereby declaring to all the world, how unwilling he is to enter into judgement with us, of all other people,
thereby declaring to all the world, how unwilling he is to enter into judgement with us, of all other people,
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though wee have provoked him, above all people professing his holy and heavenly truth:
though we have provoked him, above all people professing his holy and heavenly truth:
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and to this end, whereas his hand is so heavie on our neighbours, he sendeth us his Ministers unto you;
and to this end, whereas his hand is so heavy on our neighbours, he sends us his Ministers unto you;
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as on the one side, both to set your sinnes before your faces, whereby you anger him,
as on the one side, both to Set your Sins before your faces, whereby you anger him,
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and the meanes how to pacifie and appease him, that he may perpetually continue a good God to you and yours;
and the means how to pacify and appease him, that he may perpetually continue a good God to you and yours;
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so on the other side, to threaten you, that he will make you a spectacle of wrath and misery to all people, (as he made Ierusalem) without speedy and unfained repentance.
so on the other side, to threaten you, that he will make you a spectacle of wrath and misery to all people, (as he made Ierusalem) without speedy and unfeigned Repentance.
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Lastly, and which is most fearefull, generally men live in security and presumption.
Lastly, and which is most fearful, generally men live in security and presumption.
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Yea doe not men and women every where grow in senslesnesse, and harden themselves against all signes,
Yea do not men and women every where grow in Senslessness, and harden themselves against all Signs,
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and tokens, and warnings? putting farre from them the evill day ;
and tokens, and Warnings? putting Far from them the evil day;
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and say tush, we shall neither see sword nor famine ? Yea, are not too many come to that height of impiety, and say tush, we shall neither see sword nor famine? Yea, Are not too many come to that height of impiety,
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as to scorne and deride such as are affected with the threatnings of Gods judgements;
as to scorn and deride such as Are affected with the threatenings of God's Judgments;
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and will not runne into the same excesse of ungodlinesse they have done ? Is it not more safe to commit sinne, and will not run into the same excess of ungodliness they have done? Is it not more safe to commit sin,
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than reprove it? Nay is not the practise of piety, and zeale for the Gospell, in many companies more reprochfull,
than reprove it? Nay is not the practice of piety, and zeal for the Gospel, in many companies more reproachful,
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than to lie, speake filthily, swagger, and blaspheme, to scorne and jest at Religion, and make a sport of sinne? Yea, that which is worse than all this;
than to lie, speak filthily, swagger, and Blaspheme, to scorn and jest At Religion, and make a sport of sin? Yea, that which is Worse than all this;
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are not the Ieremies, and Ezechiels, sent unto them, hated, mocked, scorned, and derided, and even loaded with malicious slanders,
Are not the Jeremiahs, and Ezechiels, sent unto them, hated, mocked, scorned, and derided, and even loaded with malicious slanders,
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as the vilest men on earth, and not worthy to live?
as the Vilest men on earth, and not worthy to live?
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Who so blinde as seeth not these things? and who so simple as from them cannot conclude;
Who so blind as sees not these things? and who so simple as from them cannot conclude;
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therefore surely, God must needs be avenged on such a Nation, unlesse we repent speedily, and whilst there is time, we all meet him with entreaty of peace.
Therefore surely, God must needs be avenged on such a nation, unless we Repent speedily, and while there is time, we all meet him with entreaty of peace.
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Oh England, at the last, know the time of thy visitation, and awake out of thy deepe security; watch, fast, and pray.
O England, At the last, know the time of thy Visitation, and awake out of thy deep security; watch, fast, and pray.
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But I foresee, many objections will be made against this conclusion.
But I foresee, many objections will be made against this conclusion.
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As first, some (like the proud Pharisie ) may say, I thanke God, I am not an Atheist, Idolater, blasphemer, murtherer, adulterer,
As First, Some (like the proud Pharisee) may say, I thank God, I am not an Atheist, Idolater, blasphemer, murderer, adulterer,
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nor such a sinner as you have named, and reproved, out of the Prophet; therefore I need not so take things to heart, and humble my selfe; I shall escape well enough.
nor such a sinner as you have nam, and reproved, out of the Prophet; Therefore I need not so take things to heart, and humble my self; I shall escape well enough.
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I answer, though thou wertest as just, and righteous, as thou braggest for, yea as righteous as Noah, Iob, or Daniel; yet thou knowest these sinnes doe every where reigne,
I answer, though thou wertest as just, and righteous, as thou braggest for, yea as righteous as Noah, Job, or daniel; yet thou Knowest these Sins do every where Reign,
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and abound, and thou maist be wrapped in a generall judgement.
and abound, and thou Mayest be wrapped in a general judgement.
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The Scriptures afford us memorable examples, of great and generall judgements, procured by the sinnes of some few;
The Scriptures afford us memorable Examples, of great and general Judgments, procured by the Sins of Some few;
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and indeed, all make but one body; quilibet homo est pars communitatis;
and indeed, all make but one body; Quilibet homo est pars communitatis;
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and the sinnes of the wicked, are in some sort the sins of all them, where they dwell;
and the Sins of the wicked, Are in Some sort the Sins of all them, where they dwell;
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but specially their open and knowen abominations.
but specially their open and known abominations.
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If thou seest an Atheist, Idolater, a murtherer, a drunkard, and dost not to the uttermost of thy power, seeke to stop and reforme the same;
If thou See an Atheist, Idolater, a murderer, a drunkard, and dost not to the uttermost of thy power, seek to stop and reform the same;
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or if that way thou canst doe but little, yet if thou dost not mourne in thy soule, to see Religion thereby disgraced, God dishonoured,
or if that Way thou Canst do but little, yet if thou dost not mourn in thy soul, to see Religion thereby disgraced, God dishonoured,
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and his anger kindled, and dost not pray to God for pardon;
and his anger kindled, and dost not pray to God for pardon;
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how just soever thou art in thine owne person, yet those sinnes are in some sort thine,
how just soever thou art in thine own person, yet those Sins Are in Some sort thine,
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and the judgements temporall may wrap thee in them.
and the Judgments temporal may wrap thee in them.
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Let it never be forgotten, that when Achan had stollen the excommunicate thing for which God was angry, and Ioshuah lamented, saying;
Let it never be forgotten, that when achan had stolen the excommunicate thing for which God was angry, and Joshua lamented, saying;
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Oh Lord God, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs, before their enemies? God answered, Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant; O Lord God, what shall I say, when Israel turns their backs, before their enemies? God answered, Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my Covenant;
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they have taken of the accursed thing, and have stollen and dissembled, and have put it even amongst the stuffe . they have taken of the accursed thing, and have stolen and dissembled, and have put it even among the stuff.
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See how God challengeth, and punisheth all Israel for Achans sinne: and at his execution, Ioshuah asked him, Why hast thou troubled us? Oh Lord!
See how God Challengeth, and Punisheth all Israel for Achans sin: and At his execution, Joshua asked him, Why hast thou troubled us? O Lord!
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if this were remembred and beleeved, it would justly cause a great deale of feare, to see or heare, of the sinnes of the Land or Countrey, much more of the City, Towne, or Parish, wherein we live;
if this were remembered and believed, it would justly cause a great deal of Fear, to see or hear, of the Sins of the Land or Country, much more of the city, Town, or Parish, wherein we live;
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and therefore how innocent soever we thinke our selves, let us be grieved for the sinnes of others,
and Therefore how innocent soever we think our selves, let us be grieved for the Sins of Others,
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and labour to prevent such judgements, as may justly wrap us in them: of which more was said, from the second Doctrine;
and labour to prevent such Judgments, as may justly wrap us in them: of which more was said, from the second Doctrine;
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this being said to be one of the reasons, why the godly are so exceedingly affected,
this being said to be one of the Reasons, why the godly Are so exceedingly affected,
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when they perceive his anger, and heare his threatnings. Secondly, say some, we see such as are professed Idolaters, and most corrupt in doctrine,
when they perceive his anger, and hear his threatenings. Secondly, say Some, we see such as Are professed Idolaters, and most corrupt in Doctrine,
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and profane in conversation, in whom all the forenamed sinnes doe reigne, yet live, and thrive, and prosper in the world:
and profane in Conversation, in whom all the forenamed Sins do Reign, yet live, and thrive, and prosper in the world:
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why should we then be so affected for our sinnes?
why should we then be so affected for our Sins?
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I answer, That small sinnes, of such a people as have entred into league and covenant with God,
I answer, That small Sins, of such a people as have entered into league and Covenant with God,
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and have received the knowledge of his truth, and make profession of his feare, are more grievous and displeasing unto God,
and have received the knowledge of his truth, and make profession of his Fear, Are more grievous and displeasing unto God,
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than great rebellions of professed Atheists and Idolaters.
than great rebellions of professed Atheists and Idolaters.
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God is more offended with the sinnes of Iudah and Ierusalem, than ten thousand times greater in Babylon.
God is more offended with the Sins of Iudah and Ierusalem, than ten thousand times greater in Babylon.
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If his children observe not his Lawes, nor keepe his Commandements, he will be sure to visit their offences with the rod, and their sinnes with scourges . If his children observe not his Laws, nor keep his commandments, he will be sure to visit their offences with the rod, and their Sins with scourges.
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Hence it is, that the Apostle saith, Iudgement beginneth at Gods house .
Hence it is, that the Apostle Says, Judgement begins At God's house.
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If a man have a stranger, yea an enemy come to him, yet he will make him welcome, carve to him liberally,
If a man have a stranger, yea an enemy come to him, yet he will make him welcome, carve to him liberally,
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and of the best, beare with his talke and manners, though very absurd and displeasing;
and of the best, bear with his talk and manners, though very absurd and displeasing;
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whereas his childe is set at lower end, and served with leavings, and if hee offend but in looke, is rebuked;
whereas his child is Set At lower end, and served with leavings, and if he offend but in look, is rebuked;
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but the stranger goeth his way and commeth no more, the sonne abideth in the house, and enjoieth the inheritance.
but the stranger Goes his Way and comes no more, the son Abideth in the house, and Enjoyeth the inheritance.
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The wicked whose portion is in this present life, are filled with Gods hidden treasure , and fatted as against the day of slaughter : The wicked whose portion is in this present life, Are filled with God's hidden treasure, and fatted as against the day of slaughter:
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whereas his children, for whom he hath provided better things in the next life, are cut short,
whereas his children, for whom he hath provided better things in the next life, Are Cut short,
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and chastened, that they be not condemned with the world : yet all in love; As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten .
and chastened, that they be not condemned with the world: yet all in love; As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.
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If we be without correction, we are bastards and not sonnes . I beseech you, remember this; If we be without correction, we Are bastards and not Sons. I beseech you, Remember this;
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No sinnes so displeasing, and provoking God, as the sinnes of his people, for whom he hath done most, and who professe most:
No Sins so displeasing, and provoking God, as the Sins of his people, for whom he hath done most, and who profess most:
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You only have I knowne of all the families of the earth, therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities . You only have I known of all the families of the earth, Therefore I will Punish you for all your iniquities.
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And this is that which God said, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me .
And this is that which God said, I will be sanctified in them that come High me.
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Nadab and Abihu must die for it, if they presume to offer strange fire. Small holes in others, are great rents in Moses, David, Salomon; Nadab and Abihu must die for it, if they presume to offer strange fire. Small holes in Others, Are great rends in Moses, David, Solomon;
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they had best take good heed to their walking; if they fall, they shall be sure to pay for it.
they had best take good heed to their walking; if they fallen, they shall be sure to pay for it.
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They are so farre greater sinners than our selves, that God will never suffer them to prevaile.
They Are so Far greater Sinners than our selves, that God will never suffer them to prevail.
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I answer, This is it so offended the Prophets, and made them so to expostulate the matter with God;
I answer, This is it so offended the prophets, and made them so to expostulate the matter with God;
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as our Prophet, Righteous (O Lord) art thou when I plead with thee: yet let me talke with thee of thy iudgements.
as our Prophet, Righteous (Oh Lord) art thou when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy Judgments.
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Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deale very treacherously ? And the Prophet Habacuck complained, The wicked doth compasse about the righteous . And againe; Wherefore does the Way of the wicked prosper? Wherefore Are all they happy that deal very treacherously? And the Prophet Habakkuk complained, The wicked does compass about the righteous. And again;
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Wherefore dost thou hold thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he ? Whereby it appeareth, the Prophet had a great combat in himselfe, to thinke that the Babylonians, more wicked and ungodly, should so prosper, Wherefore dost thou hold thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? Whereby it appears, the Prophet had a great combat in himself, to think that the Babylonians, more wicked and ungodly, should so prosper,
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and devoure the Israel of God; as no doubt but it troubleth many, that the Papists, such Hereticks, Idolaters, bloudie men,
and devour the Israel of God; as no doubt but it Troubles many, that the Papists, such Heretics, Idolaters, bloody men,
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and generally most prophane, that they should so devoure the Protestants, more righteous than they. But let Gods children humble themselves; it is just:
and generally most profane, that they should so devour the Protestants, more righteous than they. But let God's children humble themselves; it is just:
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and let not the enemies boast; for their day is comming. Hearken what God saith by your Prophet;
and let not the enemies boast; for their day is coming. Harken what God Says by your Prophet;
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Loe, I begin to bring evill on the citie, which is called by my name, and shall ye be unpunished? ye shall not be unpunished . And againe; Lo, I begin to bring evil on the City, which is called by my name, and shall you be unpunished? you shall not be unpunished. And again;
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They whose iudgement was not to drinke of the cup, have assuredly drunken; and art thou he that shall goe altogether unpunished? thou shalt not goe unpunished, but thou shalt surely drinke . They whose judgement was not to drink of the cup, have assuredly drunken; and art thou he that shall go altogether unpunished? thou shalt not go unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink.
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If iudgement first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospell of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appeare ? If judgement First begin At us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
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Grievous was the calamitie of Gods people the Iewes, by the Westerne Babylonians, and so affected the Prophet to whom the Lord revealed it, that he wished his head were waters, and his eyes a fountaine of teares, that he might weepe day and night ;
Grievous was the calamity of God's people the Iewes, by the Western Babylonians, and so affected the Prophet to whom the Lord revealed it, that he wished his head were waters, and his eyes a fountain of tears, that he might weep day and night;
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and on which occasion he did write his booke of Lamentations, so full of passion: but it was nothing to the miserie of Babylon.
and on which occasion he did write his book of Lamentations, so full of passion: but it was nothing to the misery of Babylon.
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Theirs was a captivitie for 70. yeeres, which being finished, they were gloriously delivered: but Babylon came to perpetuall ruine.
Theirs was a captivity for 70. Years, which being finished, they were gloriously Delivered: but Babylon Come to perpetual ruin.
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In the Prophecies of their captivitie, many consolations were mixed; and they made their miserie the greater through their obstinacie, because they did not beleeve,
In the Prophecies of their captivity, many consolations were mixed; and they made their misery the greater through their obstinacy, Because they did not believe,
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nor would obey the counsell of the Prophet, bidding them yeeld themselves, assuring them they that did so, should have their lives given for a prey :
nor would obey the counsel of the Prophet, bidding them yield themselves, assuring them they that did so, should have their lives given for a prey:
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yea, if the King would have done so, the citie had not beene burnt with fire .
yea, if the King would have done so, the City had not been burned with fire.
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But the Prophecies against Babylon are altogether fearefull: let me give you a taste thereof.
But the Prophecies against Babylon Are altogether fearful: let me give you a taste thereof.
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When seventie yeeres shall be accomplished, I will punish the King of Babylon, and the land of the Caldeans, and make it perpetuall desolations . And againe; When seventie Years shall be accomplished, I will Punish the King of Babylon, and the land of the Chaldaeans, and make it perpetual desolations. And again;
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Every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hisse at her plagues . And againe; Every one that Goes by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss At her plagues. And again;
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Babylon hath beene a golden cup in the Lords hand, and all the earth hath beene drunken, Babylon hath been a golden cup in the lords hand, and all the earth hath been drunken,
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and the nations mad with her wine, but she is suddenly fallen and destroyed, her iudgement reacheth to Heaven, howle for her . and the Nations mad with her wine, but she is suddenly fallen and destroyed, her judgement reaches to Heaven, howl for her.
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Yea, he spendeth those two whole large chapters in prophesying the severe judgements of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel,
Yea, he spendeth those two Whole large Chapters in prophesying the severe Judgments of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel,
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and that with such words, as who can reade them, and not tremble? Adde hereunto the prophecie of Esay. Babylon the glorie of kingdomes, the beautie of the Caldees excellencie, shall bee as when God overthrew Sodome and Gomorrha, it shall never bee inhabited,
and that with such words, as who can read them, and not tremble? Add hereunto the prophecy of Isaiah. Babylon the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrha, it shall never be inhabited,
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nor dwelt in from generation to generation;
nor dwelled in from generation to generation;
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the Arabian shall never pitch his tent there, nor Shepherds make folds there, but wilde beasts of the desert shall lie there, their houses shall be full of dolefull creatures, Owles shall dwell there, and Satyrs dance . the Arabian shall never pitch his tent there, nor Shepherd's make folds there, but wild beasts of the desert shall lie there, their houses shall be full of doleful creatures, Owls shall dwell there, and Satyrs dance.
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And againe, I will cut off from Babylon the name and remnant, sonne and nephew:
And again, I will Cut off from Babylon the name and remnant, son and nephew:
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I will make it a possession for the Bitterne, and pooles of water, and I will sweepe it with the besome of destruction, saith the Lord of hosts . I will make it a possession for the Bitterne, and pools of water, and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, Says the Lord of hosts.
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And lastly, Come downe and sit in the dust, ô virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground;
And lastly, Come down and fit in the dust, o Virgae daughter of Babylon, fit on the ground;
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there is no throne, ô daughter of Caldeans, for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.
there is no throne, o daughter of Chaldaeans, for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.
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Take the mill-stones and grinde meale, uncover thy locks, make bare the leg; I will take vengeance, and thou shalt no more be called the Ladie of kingdomes . Take the millstones and grind meal, uncover thy locks, make bore the leg; I will take vengeance, and thou shalt no more be called the Lady of kingdoms.
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All which prophesies have long since beene fulfilled by the Medes and Persians.
All which prophecies have long since been fulfilled by the Medes and Persians.
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But wherefore hath the Lord brought such destruction upon her? the Lord telleth her plainly, I was wroth with my people,
But Wherefore hath the Lord brought such destruction upon her? the Lord Telleth her plainly, I was wroth with my people,
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and gave them into thine hand, and thou shewedst no mercie, upon the ancient hast thou verie heavily laid the yoke . and gave them into thine hand, and thou shewedst no mercy, upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid the yoke.
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Oh see what a dangerous thing it is, even to be the rod of Gods wrath (though his people have well deserved to be scourged) if they thinke not so,
O see what a dangerous thing it is, even to be the rod of God's wrath (though his people have well deserved to be scourged) if they think not so,
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but exercise all manner of crueltie.
but exercise all manner of cruelty.
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Farre greater is the miserie, which the westerne Babylon hath brought upon Gods Church, and most cruell instruments are they of Gods anger to his people,
far greater is the misery, which the western Babylon hath brought upon God's Church, and most cruel Instruments Are they of God's anger to his people,
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and for many hundreds of yeeres have oppressed Gods people with the iron yoke of captivitie;
and for many hundreds of Years have oppressed God's people with the iron yoke of captivity;
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never more barbarous and bloudie acts heard of, than executed by Papists heretofore in this land:
never more barbarous and bloody acts herd of, than executed by Papists heretofore in this land:
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oh how doe they shew themselves to be the sonnes of that father, who was a murtherer from the beginning,
o how do they show themselves to be the Sons of that father, who was a murderer from the beginning,
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and of that mother the great whore, who is drunke with the bloud of the Saints? But that God, who by his Prophets foretold,
and of that mother the great whore, who is drunk with the blood of the Saints? But that God, who by his prophets foretold,
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and fulfilled the Easterne Babylons destruction, hath as plainly fore-told by his Apostle, the destruction of this Westerne Babylon:
and fulfilled the Eastern Babylons destruction, hath as plainly foretold by his Apostle, the destruction of this Western Babylon:
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and hee hath a Cyrus , the Lord of hosts hath a chosen shaft in his quiver , wherewith to wound it:
and he hath a Cyrus, the Lord of hosts hath a chosen shaft in his quiver, wherewith to wound it:
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wee leave the time and meanes to God;
we leave the time and means to God;
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but doe stedfastly beleeve, that the great whore, which hath in her forehead a name written, Mysterie, Babylon the great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth,
but do steadfastly believe, that the great whore, which hath in her forehead a name written, Mystery, Babylon the great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth,
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so long drunken with the bloud of the Saints, and with the bloud of the Martyrs of Iesus ; so long drunken with the blood of the Saints, and with the blood of the Martyrs of Iesus;
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Shee shall be hated, and made naked and desolate, yet, they shall eat her flesh, and burne her with fire ; She shall be hated, and made naked and desolate, yet, they shall eat her Flesh, and burn her with fire;
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that bloudie and persecuting Citie, which liveth so deliciously, and saith, I sit a Queene, and shall see no sorrow .
that bloody and persecuting city, which lives so deliciously, and Says, I fit a Queen, and shall see no sorrow.
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Her purple flatterers vaunt, that temporall felicite is a note of the Church;
Her purple Flatterers vaunt, that temporal felicity is a note of the Church;
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and make a catalogue of the strange) victories which the Catholikes have had, and (as one saith) scarcely ever received the foile, in a just warre ;
and make a catalogue of the strange) victories which the Catholics have had, and (as one Says) scarcely ever received the foil, in a just war;
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yet the holy truth assureth us, the Beast and false Prophet shall be taken, and all the sowles of Heaven filled with the flesh of those Kings, Captaines,
yet the holy truth assureth us, the Beast and false Prophet shall be taken, and all the Souls of Heaven filled with the Flesh of those Kings, Captains,
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and mightie men , which have fought against the Gospell.
and mighty men, which have fought against the Gospel.
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Yea, Babylon, as a mill-stone cast into the sea, shall be throwne downe and found no more,
Yea, Babylon, as a millstone cast into the sea, shall be thrown down and found no more,
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and she rewarded double, according to her works, at whose destruction, all the Kings and Merchants of the earth, who have lived deliciously;
and she rewarded double, according to her works, At whose destruction, all the Kings and Merchant's of the earth, who have lived deliciously;
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and committed fornication with her, shall bitterly lament, and cry, Alas, alas, that great Citie, bow in one boure is she made desolate? So Heaven, Prophets, Apostles,
and committed fornication with her, shall bitterly lament, and cry, Alas, alas, that great city, bow in one bower is she made desolate? So Heaven, prophets, Apostles,
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and all the Martyrs & Saints, shal praise God with many a ioyfull Alleluiah . and all the Martyrs & Saints, shall praise God with many a joyful Alleluiah.
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Therefore stumble not at it, that for the sins of his people, hee giveth them into the hands of such as are more wicked than themselves;
Therefore Stumble not At it, that for the Sins of his people, he gives them into the hands of such as Are more wicked than themselves;
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for when his people are sufficiently scourged, their enemies shall for ever be destroyed. But some object againe:
for when his people Are sufficiently scourged, their enemies shall for ever be destroyed. But Some Object again:
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wee have continued long in our sinnes, and have felt none evill;
we have continued long in our Sins, and have felt none evil;
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why should wee now be so earnestly called upon, and urged to repent, and threatned with judgement? If wee repent not, God is not so hastie, I wis,
why should we now be so earnestly called upon, and urged to Repent, and threatened with judgement? If we Repent not, God is not so hasty, I wis,
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as our Preachers would make us beleeve. I answer: It is the continuance in sinne doth increase our danger;
as our Preachers would make us believe. I answer: It is the Continuance in sin does increase our danger;
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as Iudah and Ierusalem were not carried into captivitie for the sinnes of a few yeeres,
as Iudah and Ierusalem were not carried into captivity for the Sins of a few Years,
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but for their sinnes wherein they had long continued, even ever since they were brought up out of Aegypt ;
but for their Sins wherein they had long continued, even ever since they were brought up out of Egypt;
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the men of the old world were spared long, even an hundred and twentie yeeres ; yet continuing in sinne, were in the end drowned:
the men of the old world were spared long, even an hundred and twentie Years; yet Continuing in sin, were in the end drowned:
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Iudah and Ierusalem were spared long, after their brethren were carried captive, even 130. yeeres; but continuing in sinne, in the end they were carried into captivitie too.
Iudah and Ierusalem were spared long, After their brothers were carried captive, even 130. Years; but Continuing in sin, in the end they were carried into captivity too.
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The Lord is patient, and slow to anger ; The Lord is patient, and slow to anger;
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yet if there will bee no end of sinne, there will be an end of mercie,
yet if there will be no end of sin, there will be an end of mercy,
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and God may repent so often, that hee will repent no more; and (as our Prophet saith) he can no longer beare ;
and God may Repent so often, that he will Repent no more; and (as our Prophet Says) he can no longer bear;
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and (as he saith in another place) God is wearie with repenting ; this wee have in the Scriptures illustrated by two familiar and elegant metaphors.
and (as he Says in Another place) God is weary with repenting; this we have in the Scriptures illustrated by two familiar and elegant metaphors.
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The first is of a large vessell: which by drops asketh a long time of filling:
The First is of a large vessel: which by drops asks a long time of filling:
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so God told Abraham, the iniquitie of the Amorites was not yet full ;
so God told Abraham, the iniquity of the amorites was not yet full;
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and our Saviour bade the Scribes and Pharisies of his age, Fill ye up the measure of your fathers .
and our Saviour bade the Scribes and Pharisees of his age, Fill you up the measure of your Father's.
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The second is of an harvest: Corne when it is sowen, is not by and by ripe;
The second is of an harvest: Corn when it is sown, is not by and by ripe;
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The husband-man (saith S. Iames) hath great patience . The husbandman (Says S. James) hath great patience.
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Why did not men cut downe their corne at Easter? because it was not then ripe:
Why did not men Cut down their corn At Easter? Because it was not then ripe:
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why are they now in many places so busie with sithes and sickles? because the harvest is come, and corne is ripe:
why Are they now in many places so busy with Paths and sickles? Because the harvest is come, and corn is ripe:
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So God calleth to the executioners of judgements, when wickednesse is great, as unto his reapers, Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe .
So God calls to the executioners of Judgments, when wickedness is great, as unto his reapers, Put you in the fickle, for the harvest is ripe.
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Oh then doe not say, we have sinned often, or long; and what evill hath happened;
O then do not say, we have sinned often, or long; and what evil hath happened;
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for a vessell at last may be filled with drops;
for a vessel At last may be filled with drops;
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and corne may so long grow, till fields be white to harvest , and readie to be cut. The last objection is:
and corn may so long grow, till fields be white to harvest, and ready to be Cut. The last objection is:
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Oh but England is a most happie and flourishing kingdome, blessed with a most wise and prudent King, a most hopefull issue;
O but England is a most happy and flourishing Kingdom, blessed with a most wise and prudent King, a most hopeful issue;
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wee have many learned and religious Preachers, multitudes of godly and sincere professours, Gods true religion established by Law,
we have many learned and religious Preachers, Multitudes of godly and sincere professors, God's true Religion established by Law,
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and maintained by authoritie, God hath heaped such temporall blessings upon us, that it is another Canaan, flowing with milke and hony;
and maintained by Authority, God hath heaped such temporal blessings upon us, that it is Another Canaan, flowing with milk and honey;
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God hath most wonderfully delivered it from matchlesse dangers, and ruine intended; it is a verie Sanctuarie of refuge, for the Saints of God elsewhere persecuted.
God hath most wonderfully Delivered it from matchless dangers, and ruin intended; it is a very Sanctuary of refuge, for the Saints of God elsewhere persecuted.
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Oh, the consideration of these things makes many an one so secure, that no warning fro heaven or earth, word or works, of mercie or justice, will doe them good,
O, the consideration of these things makes many an one so secure, that no warning from heaven or earth, word or works, of mercy or Justice, will do them good,
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but they proceed from evill to worse, as though no hurt could come unto them. But give me leave:
but they proceed from evil to Worse, as though no hurt could come unto them. But give me leave:
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as I doe most unfainedly acknowledge the great mercies of God, so I would plucke away these pillowes from under their elbowes, whereupon they sleepe in security.
as I do most unfeignedly acknowledge the great Mercies of God, so I would pluck away these pillows from under their elbows, whereupon they sleep in security.
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I say then, that the greater are the mercies of God unto any people, the greater shall be their judgements, if they abuse them.
I say then, that the greater Are the Mercies of God unto any people, the greater shall be their Judgments, if they abuse them.
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The higher that Capernaum is exalted to heaven, the lower shall it be cast downe into hell, if it repent not : The higher that Capernaum is exalted to heaven, the lower shall it be cast down into hell, if it Repent not:
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And God threatneth Coniah; As I live, saith the Lord, though Coniah the sonne of Iehoiakim, King of Iudah, were the signet upon my right hand,
And God threatens Coniah; As I live, Says the Lord, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, King of Iudah, were the signet upon my right hand,
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yet would I plucke thee thence, and I will give thee into the hands of them that seeke thy life . yet would I pluck thee thence, and I will give thee into the hands of them that seek thy life.
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Was there ever any people in the world, could compare with Iudah and Israel, for privileges and prerogatives? yet could they not secure them:
Was there ever any people in the world, could compare with Iudah and Israel, for privileges and prerogatives? yet could they not secure them:
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but their sinnes comming to height, God forsooke the house whereon his Name was called, yea and gave the dearely beloved of his soule into the hands of her enemies ;
but their Sins coming to height, God forsook the house whereon his Name was called, yea and gave thee dearly Beloved of his soul into the hands of her enemies;
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or (as some Translations reade) his beloved soule .
or (as Some Translations read) his Beloved soul.
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Oh, if God did not spare such a people as he acknowledgeth to be the dearely beloved of his soule, who had such a good and religious King,
O, if God did not spare such a people as he acknowledgeth to be the dearly Beloved of his soul, who had such a good and religious King,
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when Ieremy beganne to prophesie, viz. Iosiah, who reformed Religion, destroied the monuments of Idolatry, and strictly compelled all to serve the Lord according to his word; such excellent Prophets;
when Ieremy began to prophesy, viz. Josiah, who reformed Religion, destroyed the monuments of Idolatry, and strictly compelled all to serve the Lord according to his word; such excellent prophets;
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and some learned and worthy Teachers; and some good people, that mourned for the abominations of Ierusalem:
and Some learned and worthy Teachers; and Some good people, that mourned for the abominations of Ierusalem:
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yet when their sinnes came to be full, he would not heare any for them, but gave them over to a long and wofull captivity:
yet when their Sins Come to be full, he would not hear any for them, but gave them over to a long and woeful captivity:
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What have any people to presume on? No, no, this Doctrine shall stand, against all the subtill objections of Satan,
What have any people to presume on? No, no, this Doctrine shall stand, against all the subtle objections of Satan,
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and of flesh and bloud, against it;
and of Flesh and blood, against it;
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That the sinnes of a people may come to that height, that God will bring some temporall judgement upon them,
That the Sins of a people may come to that height, that God will bring Some temporal judgement upon them,
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and not heare any that shall pray for them.
and not hear any that shall pray for them.
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Now to come to ourselves, that we may make good use of all that hath beene spoken and heard.
Now to come to ourselves, that we may make good use of all that hath been spoken and herd.
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You hearken what I should say concerning our owne estate: and that you shall doe; first, from the mouth of an enemy.
You harken what I should say Concerning our own estate: and that you shall do; First, from the Mouth of an enemy.
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When Ieremie heard the false Prophet Hananiah prophesie much good to Iudah; he answered feelingly, Amen, the Lord doe so .
When Ieremie herd the false Prophet Hananiah prophesy much good to Iudah; he answered feelingly, Amen, the Lord do so.
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Pererius the Iesuite, writing on that you have heard in Genesis, The sinne of the Amorites is not yet full , saith; Pererius the Iesuite, writing on that you have herd in Genesis, The sin of the amorites is not yet full, Says;
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. If any doe marvell, why England continueth to flourish, notwithstanding the cruell persecution of the Catholikes there, he doth answer thē with the words of the Text:
. If any do marvel, why England Continueth to flourish, notwithstanding the cruel persecution of the Catholics there, he does answer them with the words of the Text:
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Because their sinne is not full . To which, with our Prophet, I doe feelingly say, Amen, Amen, God grant it:
Because their sin is not full. To which, with our Prophet, I do feelingly say, Amen, Amen, God grant it:
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yea I doe hope, though the sins of England be many and great, yet the sins of it are not so full,
yea I do hope, though the Sins of England be many and great, yet the Sins of it Are not so full,
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but that God heareth, and will heare, the praiers of his servants for it;
but that God hears, and will hear, the Prayers of his Servants for it;
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and that the decree is not so far forth, but it may be still suspended or recalled.
and that the Decree is not so Far forth, but it may be still suspended or Recalled.
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As a great Argument to perswade me so, it is, that God doth both stirre up many his faithfull servants, by word and writing, preaching and Printing, publikely, privately,
As a great Argument to persuade me so, it is, that God does both stir up many his faithful Servants, by word and writing, preaching and Printing, publicly, privately,
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and every way they can, to provoke men and women to repentance;
and every Way they can, to provoke men and women to Repentance;
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and also for that we see, men and women generally, to take to heart the afflictions of their brethren,
and also for that we see, men and women generally, to take to heart the afflictions of their brothers,
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and to helpe them with their praiers, and purses, and every way they can:
and to help them with their Prayers, and purses, and every Way they can:
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yea, me thinketh, in all places I see a quickning of zeale and devotion, and a commendable care to seeke the face of God in his holy Ordinances, both publikely and privately:
yea, me Thinketh, in all places I see a quickening of zeal and devotion, and a commendable care to seek the face of God in his holy Ordinances, both publicly and privately:
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Every where, more thankfulnesse for our peace, and the blessed day of visitation.
Every where, more thankfulness for our peace, and the blessed day of Visitation.
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Oh, the sanctified use of their troubles, is a sweet assurance, that our sins are not full,
O, the sanctified use of their Troubles, is a sweet assurance, that our Sins Are not full,
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but the Lord will be our protector still, and doe great things for us.
but the Lord will be our protector still, and do great things for us.
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But because the Iesuit (seeing his fellowes and the Romish Catholikes could not swallow us up quicke,
But Because the Iesuit (seeing his Fellows and the Romish Catholics could not swallow us up quick,
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as they intended in the gunpowder-plot, yet to keepe life in them, that they may with good hope, hold on in their deuillish plots and devices, against us) doth prophesie, saying;
as they intended in the Gunpowder plot, yet to keep life in them, that they may with good hope, hold on in their devilish plots and devices, against us) does prophesy, saying;
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The sinnes of England will shortly be full . Oh, let us make him a false Prophet;
The Sins of England will shortly be full. O, let us make him a false Prophet;
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let us repent and turne to God, in fasting, weeping, and mourning: Let Ministers with word, Magistrates with sword, make a leake in the vessell of sinne,
let us Repent and turn to God, in fasting, weeping, and mourning: Let Ministers with word, Magistrates with sword, make a leak in the vessel of sin,
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and rouze up ourselves, and one another, out of deepe security, and meet the Lord with all humble and earnest entreaty of peace.
and rouse up ourselves, and one Another, out of deep security, and meet the Lord with all humble and earnest entreaty of peace.
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Now (if ever) as we tender the salvation of our soules, and the good of the Common-wealth wherein we live, the safegard of his Majestie, and the royall Issue;
Now (if ever) as we tender the salvation of our Souls, and the good of the Commonwealth wherein we live, the safeguard of his Majesty, and the royal Issue;
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the good of body, estate, and all we have; as we love our selves, husbands, wives, children, friends;
the good of body, estate, and all we have; as we love our selves, Husbands, wives, children, Friends;
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let us (seeing Gods judgements are abroad in the world, and the Lord of Hoasts hath raised terrible Armies, marching furiously for our destruction) mourne bitterly for our sinnes, and all our abominations;
let us (seeing God's Judgments Are abroad in the world, and the Lord of Hosts hath raised terrible Armies, marching furiously for our destruction) mourn bitterly for our Sins, and all our abominations;
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fall upon our faces, and cry aloud, and mightily, both day and night, in the eares of the Lord;
fallen upon our faces, and cry aloud, and mightily, both day and night, in the ears of the Lord;
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that he would forgive us our sinnes, and turne away the armies of his plagues and punishments from us,
that he would forgive us our Sins, and turn away the armies of his plagues and punishments from us,
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and continue a gracious good God, to us and our posterities, untill the comming of the Lord Iesus Christ, in the clouds to judgement.
and continue a gracious good God, to us and our Posterities, until the coming of the Lord Iesus christ, in the Clouds to judgement.
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I have armed at no mans person, or particular calling.
I have armed At no men person, or particular calling.
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Only as one of Gods servants, desiring to be faithfull, and free from the bloud of all men, I have set Trumpet to my mouth,
Only as one of God's Servants, desiring to be faithful, and free from the blood of all men, I have Set Trumpet to my Mouth,
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and according to that ability I have received, laboured to stirre up all such as have heard me, to the practise of speedy and unfained repentance.
and according to that ability I have received, laboured to stir up all such as have herd me, to the practice of speedy and unfeigned Repentance.
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This hath beene the maine end of all my discourse, which now by Gods good hand I have finished.
This hath been the main end of all my discourse, which now by God's good hand I have finished.
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If it worke that effect in many, if in any, I have my desire;
If it work that Effect in many, if in any, I have my desire;
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if but in one, if in none but my selfe, my labour is not lost in the Lord.
if but in one, if in none but my self, my labour is not lost in the Lord.
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I shall be found a sweet savour unto God, even in those that perish; and at the least save mine owne soule.
I shall be found a sweet savour unto God, even in those that perish; and At the least save mine own soul.
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And so, to his blessing, from whom I have received it, I doe commend it. FINIS.
And so, to his blessing, from whom I have received it, I do commend it. FINIS.
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