A godly sermon preached before the right worshipfull Edvvard Cooke Esquier Atturney Generall vnto the Queens most excellent Maiestie, and others of worship, in Tittleshall in Norfolke: by F.B.
IN this portion of Scripture (Right worshipfull and beloued in our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ) the spirit of God setteth downe the lamentable fall of King Ioash vnto Idolatrie, which was by the malice of Sathan effected by his Princes;
IN this portion of Scripture (Right worshipful and Beloved in our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ) the Spirit of God sets down the lamentable fallen of King Joash unto Idolatry, which was by the malice of Sathan effected by his Princes;
In which circumstāces, first, we may obserue the prouidēce of God in preseruing this yong king Ioash from the cruell tyrannie of Athalia, who after the death of Ahaziah his father, caused all the kings lynage to be slaine:
In which Circumstances, First, we may observe the providence of God in preserving this young King Joash from the cruel tyranny of Athalia, who After the death of Ahaziah his father, caused all the Kings lineage to be slain:
whē it pleaseth him, deliuered this yong infant out of her bloodie hands, by the good policie of Iehosheba his fathers sister, who did steale the child away, that he might not be put to death according to the commandement of that blood thirstie woman,
when it Pleases him, Delivered this young infant out of her bloody hands, by the good policy of Jehosheba his Father's sister, who did steal the child away, that he might not be put to death according to the Commandment of that blood thirsty woman,
But when the appointed time was come, and that Ioash being of the age of seuen years, that Grandcaptaine and holy high priest of the Lord Iehoiada, brought forth this child with great solemnitie,
But when the appointed time was come, and that Joash being of the age of seuen Years, that Grandcaptaine and holy high priest of the Lord Jehoiada, brought forth this child with great solemnity,
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And Iehoiada made a couenant betweene him and the people, and the king, that they should be the Lords people, all which time the land inioyed her peace.
And Jehoiada made a Covenant between him and the people, and the King, that they should be the lords people, all which time the land enjoyed her peace.
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And Iehoiada was protector to the king from time to time, teaching him the feare of the Lord, insomuch that the young king grew to be more forward in the Law of God giuen by Moses, as also in repairing of the Temple,
And Jehoiada was protector to the King from time to time, teaching him the Fear of the Lord, insomuch that the young King grew to be more forward in the Law of God given by Moses, as also in repairing of the Temple,
then any of the Priests or Leuites, which zeale and forwardnes of his, continued all the lifetime of Iehoiada: which forwardnes of King Ioash in religion and repairing of the Temple,
then any of the Priests or Levites, which zeal and forwardness of his, continued all the lifetime of Jehoiada: which forwardness of King Joash in Religion and repairing of the Temple,
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as also this, out of which I haue chosen my Text, with the 11. and 12. chapters of the 2. booke of the Kings, where the holy Ghost hath most largely and amplie set downe this historie vnto vs.
as also this, out of which I have chosen my Text, with the 11. and 12. Chapters of the 2. book of the Kings, where the holy Ghost hath most largely and amply Set down this history unto us
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Now let vs come to the words as they lie in order to be handled, and after the death of Iehoiada, &c. In these words I obserue, fiue speciall circumstances, the three first are contained in the 17. verse, the other two in the 18. verse.
Now let us come to the words as they lie in order to be handled, and After the death of Jehoiada, etc. In these words I observe, fiue special Circumstances, the three First Are contained in the 17. verse, the other two in the 18. verse.
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In the first there is offered vnto our considerations by the holy Ghost, the time when these princes came to seduce Ioash, and that is set down in these words, After the death of Iehoiada came the princes of Iuda, &c. In the second, we are to consider the manner of their comming in these words:
In the First there is offered unto our considerations by the holy Ghost, the time when these Princes Come to seduce Joash, and that is Set down in these words, After the death of Jehoiada Come the Princes of Iuda, etc. In the second, we Are to Consider the manner of their coming in these words:
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Concerning the first which is the time, wherin Sathan stirred vp his instruments, to wit, these princes of Iuda to alienate and withdraw the heart of this yong king, from the true feare and seruice of God, wherin he was trained vp by Gods high Priest, it is said to be after yt death of Iehoiada. By which practise of Satā we may see that to be verified in this king, which Peter speaketh of in his first Epistle and last chapter, The Diuell our aduersarie walketh about like a roaring Lion, seeking about whom he may denoure:
Concerning the First which is the time, wherein Sathan stirred up his Instruments, to wit, these Princes of Iuda to alienate and withdraw the heart of this young King, from the true Fear and service of God, wherein he was trained up by God's high Priest, it is said to be After that death of Jehoiada. By which practice of Satā we may see that to be verified in this King, which Peter speaks of in his First Epistle and last chapter, The devil our adversary walks about like a roaring lion, seeking about whom he may denoure:
And therefore the Apostle willeth vs to watch and be sober, a verie necessarie admonition for vs, seeing the nature of man is so inclinable vnto that which is euill.
And Therefore the Apostle wills us to watch and be Sobrium, a very necessary admonition for us, seeing the nature of man is so inclinable unto that which is evil.
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And therefore they watched their time, when there was a doore opened vnto them, by the death of Iehoiada. Thus for the most part the enemies of the Gospell waiteth their seasons,
And Therefore they watched their time, when there was a door opened unto them, by the death of Jehoiada. Thus for the most part the enemies of the Gospel waits their seasons,
and worshipped the goldē calfe, which they constrained Aaron to make, and we shall find it was euen in the absence of Moses, hee being vpon Mount Sina with the Lord, to receiue the two Tables of the Testimonie:
and worshipped the golden calf, which they constrained Aaron to make, and we shall find it was even in the absence of Moses, he being upon Mount Sina with the Lord, to receive the two Tables of the Testimony:
When was it that the tempter came to our Sauiour Christ and willed him to commaund stones to be made bread, euen when our Sauiour had fasted fortie dayes and fortienights,
When was it that the tempter Come to our Saviour christ and willed him to command stones to be made bred, even when our Saviour had fasted fortie days and fortienights,
and was at the last hungrie? When was it that Dauid committed adulterie with Bethshaba, not when he followed Gods enemies and his in battaile, but euen then when he tooke his ease at home, in his pallace,
and was At the last hungry? When was it that David committed adultery with Bethshaba, not when he followed God's enemies and his in battle, but even then when he took his ease At home, in his palace,
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and walked vpon the roofe thereof? So long as Sampson fought with the vncircumcised Philistines, and imployed his time against his enemies, he could not be taken of them,
and walked upon the roof thereof? So long as Sampson fought with the uncircumcised philistines, and employed his time against his enemies, he could not be taken of them,
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When was it that Simon Peter denied and forsware his Master, not so long as he was in his companie, but after our Sauiour Christ was taken by the high Priests,
When was it that Simon Peter denied and forswore his Master, not so long as he was in his company, but After our Saviour christ was taken by the high Priests,
These examples which we haue shewed of the fal of good men, may be looking glasses for vs all, wherein we may see what flesh and blood is, without Gods spirit assisting vs. For who is more holier then was Dauid, of whom the Lord said, he was a man after his own hart:
These Examples which we have showed of the fall of good men, may be looking glasses for us all, wherein we may see what Flesh and blood is, without God's Spirit assisting us For who is more Holier then was David, of whom the Lord said, he was a man After his own heart:
or who more stronger then Sampson, or who more wiser then Salomon: or who loued Christ more then Peter: and yet all these slipped and troad awrie? So that there is not any man that can assure himselfe of standing no, not the holy father the Pope himselfe.
or who more Stronger then Sampson, or who more Wiser then Solomon: or who loved christ more then Peter: and yet all these slipped and troad awry? So that there is not any man that can assure himself of standing not, not the holy father the Pope himself.
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And therefore truely is it said, from hence commeth all mischiefe, euen when men slept, the enemie came and sowed tares among the wheate, and went his way:
And Therefore truly is it said, from hence comes all mischief, even when men slept, the enemy Come and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his Way:
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and the Princes destroyed, and the people deliuered vp into the handes of the Aramites, and so the land was depriued of their gouernours, and peaceable gouernement.
and the Princes destroyed, and the people Delivered up into the hands of the Aramites, and so the land was deprived of their Governors, and peaceable government.
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Thus beloued we shal heare, that the taking away of gouernours, and the want of godly gouernement, is one of the greatest punishments that the Lord vseth to inflict vpon the land, as it appeareth in Esay, where the Lorde threatneth, that for the sinne of the people, he will appoint children to be their Princes,
Thus Beloved we shall hear, that the taking away of Governors, and the want of godly government, is one of the greatest punishments that the Lord uses to inflict upon the land, as it appears in Isaiah, where the Lord threatens, that for the sin of the people, he will appoint children to be their Princes,
and babes to raigne ouer them, and the people shal be oppressed one of another, which punishment the Lord in his mercy hath kept from vs, vntill this day.
and babes to Reign over them, and the people shall be oppressed one of Another, which punishment the Lord in his mercy hath kept from us, until this day.
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For the which wee haue iust cause to giue laude and praise vnto God, who hath so myraculously defended our gratious Queene, from the hands of all her enemies, in despight of their beards, whom the Lord still continue amongst vs, that she may be an old noursing mother in Israel, for his Christ his sake.
For the which we have just cause to give laud and praise unto God, who hath so miraculously defended our gracious Queen, from the hands of all her enemies, in despite of their beards, whom the Lord still continue among us, that she may be an old nursing mother in Israel, for his christ his sake.
God (we must needs confesse) hath taken away many good Iehoiadaes out of this land, I meane godly and sage Counsellours, which no doubt, is an argument of his displeasure against vs for sinne,
God (we must needs confess) hath taken away many good Iehoiadaes out of this land, I mean godly and sage Counsellors, which no doubt, is an argument of his displeasure against us for sin,
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Thus I will conclude this circumstance in a worde, obseruing this, that as the Angels of God could do nothing in punishing of Sodom, vntill Lot was gone out vnto little Zoar:
Thus I will conclude this circumstance in a word, observing this, that as the Angels of God could do nothing in punishing of Sodom, until Lot was gone out unto little Zoar:
no more could these Princes seduce Ioash, vntill Iehoiada was gone to God, after which time, they preuailed with the King, and brought him to Idolatrie: as wee shall afterwards heare.
no more could these Princes seduce Joash, until Jehoiada was gone to God, After which time, they prevailed with the King, and brought him to Idolatry: as we shall afterwards hear.
which hath bin a perilous practise in all ages, and therefore the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Colossians admonisheth them to take heed of those false brethren, who vnder the colour and pretence of humilitie, labour to estrange and drawe them backe frō Christ.
which hath been a perilous practice in all ages, and Therefore the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the colossians Admonisheth them to take heed of those false brothers, who under the colour and pretence of humility, labour to estrange and draw them back from christ.
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If the Apostle had this care, that hee would not haue them to receiue any thing, seeme it neuer so little contrary to the Analogie of faith, in the professiō of the Gospel and the true worship of God,
If the Apostle had this care, that he would not have them to receive any thing, seem it never so little contrary to the Analogy of faith, in the profession of the Gospel and the true worship of God,
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surely it many times falleth out, that the very conceit and good opinion, that we take of some, doth much blind our eyes, that wee seldome or neuer examine their peeuish counsell giuen vnto vs,
surely it many times falls out, that the very conceit and good opinion, that we take of Some, does much blind our eyes, that we seldom or never examine their peevish counsel given unto us,
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Thus was King Darius circumuented by the flatterie of his nobles, in making and sealing a decree against his subiect Daniel, they no doubt perswading him, that it would be a matter of great policie,
Thus was King Darius circumvented by the flattery of his Nobles, in making and sealing a Decree against his Subject daniel, they no doubt persuading him, that it would be a matter of great policy,
for the trying of the obedience of his new subiects, and that by that meanes he should finde out those that were disobedient, which would tend greatly to his good;
for the trying of the Obedience of his new Subjects, and that by that means he should find out those that were disobedient, which would tend greatly to his good;
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Also wee reade that our Sauiour Christ was betrayed by the flatterie of Iudas, for the Euangelist saith, that he came vnto his Master with these wordes:
Also we read that our Saviour christ was betrayed by the flattery of Iudas, for the Evangelist Says, that he Come unto his Master with these words:
We may reade also how Dauid that holy man was seduced by the flatterie and deceiueable speeches of Ziba, who accused Mephibosheth his good subiect, and by him hee was moued to giue away the lands of Mephibosheth vnto that fawning and flattering sycophant Ziba. And surely,
We may read also how David that holy man was seduced by the flattery and deceivable Speeches of Ziba, who accused Mephibosheth his good Subject, and by him he was moved to give away the Lands of Mephibosheth unto that fawning and flattering sycophant Ziba. And surely,
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and so Darius as we haue heard before, had many about him, that sought the death of Daniel. We reade also of Ieroboam, who had Amaziah at his elbow to accuse Amos the Prophet.
and so Darius as we have herd before, had many about him, that sought the death of daniel. We read also of Jeroboam, who had Amaziah At his elbow to accuse Amos the Prophet.
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Also wee reade in Ezra of Rehum the Chauncellour and Shimshay the Scribe with the rest of their companions, who writ vnto Artahshashte the king, accusing the inhabitants of Iudea & Ierusalem of rebellion, against the King and Princes of the land.
Also we read in Ezra of Rehum the Chancellor and Shimshay the Scribe with the rest of their Sodales, who writ unto Artahshashte the King, accusing the inhabitants of Iudea & Ierusalem of rebellion, against the King and Princes of the land.
But what should we speake of more examples out of the Scripture, when we haue daily experience that teacheth vs, that there is nothing more common at this day then flatterie and deceipt, which men carry vnder the cloake of humilitie,
But what should we speak of more Examples out of the Scripture, when we have daily experience that Teaches us, that there is nothing more Common At this day then flattery and deceit, which men carry under the cloak of humility,
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So if we take not heed of these flattering Sycophants, which are the diuels instruments, we may be brought to confusion of bodie & soule, which many times commeth to passe by their smooth perswasions and sweet in chantments.
So if we take not heed of these flattering sycophants, which Are the Devils Instruments, we may be brought to confusion of body & soul, which many times comes to pass by their smooth persuasions and sweet in chantments.
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These men they shroud themselues in the very bosome of the Church, so that they may well be compared to these false brethren which seduced the Galathians,
These men they shroud themselves in the very bosom of the Church, so that they may well be compared to these false brothers which seduced the Galatians,
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I meruaile, saith he, that you are so soone remoued away vnto another Gospel from him that hath called you in the grace of Christ, which is not another Gospell, saue that there be some that trouble you,
I marvel, Says he, that you Are so soon removed away unto Another Gospel from him that hath called you in the grace of christ, which is not Another Gospel, save that there be Some that trouble you,
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Thus we haue heard what flatterers haue been in the Church of God from time to time, labouring to seduce and draw Gods children from true religion and his seruice:
Thus we have herd what Flatterers have been in the Church of God from time to time, labouring to seduce and draw God's children from true Religion and his service:
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and being deluded by them, he declined from the true seruice of God, wherein he had been trained vp all his life time by Iehoiada the high Priest, and was now fallen away.
and being deluded by them, he declined from the true service of God, wherein he had been trained up all his life time by Jehoiada the high Priest, and was now fallen away.
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and that continually, that it would please his Maiestie so to inlighten all christian kings and princes of the earth, with the spirit of wisedome and discerning, that they may auoid and slie the dangerous allurements of the wicked, whom the Lord sometime suffereth to sit in the place of Magistracie, enen to be a rod for the people.
and that continually, that it would please his Majesty so to inlighten all christian Kings and Princes of the earth, with the Spirit of Wisdom and discerning, that they may avoid and sly the dangerous allurements of the wicked, whom the Lord sometime suffers to fit in the place of Magistracy, enen to be a rod for the people.
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For Salomon saith, I haue seen seruants on horses, & Princes walk as seruats on the groūd, which saying of Salomon may be thus vnderstood, yt somtime both in the Church and Commonwealth, the vnworthie and vnfit ones are preferred before the worthie:
For Solomon Says, I have seen Servants on Horses, & Princes walk as Servants on the ground, which saying of Solomon may be thus understood, that sometime both in the Church and Commonwealth, the unworthy and unfit ones Are preferred before the worthy:
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and therefore Dauid his counsell is to be listned vnto, whereas he exhorteth all kings and rulers of the earth to submit themselues vnder the hand of God, in these words.
and Therefore David his counsel is to be listened unto, whereas he exhorteth all Kings and Rulers of the earth to submit themselves under the hand of God, in these words.
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And therefore if there be any that wil learne true wisedome, and be truly wise, they must be Gods schollers, they must bee contented to he are him, speaking vnto them out of his word.
And Therefore if there be any that will Learn true Wisdom, and be truly wise, they must be God's Scholars, they must be contented to he Are him, speaking unto them out of his word.
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and must say with Samuel, speake on Lord, thy seruant heareth. Thus we must bend our eares vnto God when he speaketh vnto vs by his ministers whom he hath placed ouer vs, for our instruction.
and must say with Samuel, speak on Lord, thy servant hears. Thus we must bend our ears unto God when he speaks unto us by his Ministers whom he hath placed over us, for our instruction.
and Og the king of Basan, and tooke their Cities, and diuided them among the tribes of Israel as we may read in Deut. Truly hee requireth this, that they would harken vnto his lawes, ordinances,
and Og the King of Basan, and took their Cities, and divided them among the tribes of Israel as we may read in Deuteronomy Truly he requires this, that they would harken unto his laws, ordinances,
Now therefore hearken, O Israel, vnto the ordinances, and to the lawes which I teach you, to doe them, that ye may liue and go in and possesse that land which the Lord God of your fathers giueth you:
Now Therefore harken, Oh Israel, unto the ordinances, and to the laws which I teach you, to do them, that you may live and go in and possess that land which the Lord God of your Father's gives you:
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And again he saith, Keepe them therfore and do them, for that is your wisedome and your vnderstanding in the sight of the people, which shall heare of all these ordinances,
And again he Says, Keep them Therefore and do them, for that is your Wisdom and your understanding in the sighed of the people, which shall hear of all these ordinances,
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and shall say onely this people is wise, and of vnderstanding, and a great nation, &c. Thus euerie one from the highest to the lowest, must hearken to the lawes of God set downe vnto them in his word to do them,
and shall say only this people is wise, and of understanding, and a great Nation, etc. Thus every one from the highest to the lowest, must harken to the laws of God Set down unto them in his word to do them,
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yea further the Lord maketh most sweet promises vnto thē, if they wil hearken vnto his lawes to do them, as we may read in the same booke, where also he doth denounce & threaten to lay his curses vpon them which do the contrarie.
yea further the Lord makes most sweet promises unto them, if they will harken unto his laws to do them, as we may read in the same book, where also he does denounce & threaten to lay his curses upon them which doe the contrary.
And againe in the fifth of this booke, when Moses was to deliuer the law written in Tables of stone, which he had receiued of the Lord to deliuer vnto Israel, he called all the people together, and said vnto them.
And again in the fifth of this book, when Moses was to deliver the law written in Tables of stone, which he had received of the Lord to deliver unto Israel, he called all the people together, and said unto them.
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but not regarding their counsel, he took the aduice of wicked and desperate youths, who aduised him to speake roughly or churlishly vnto them, saying, My least part shal be heauier then my fathers loynes:
but not regarding their counsel, he took the Advice of wicked and desperate youths, who advised him to speak roughly or churlishly unto them, saying, My least part shall be Heavier then my Father's loins:
So Michaiah was perswaded by the kings Chamberlaine to speak vnto the king like vnto all the rest of the Prophets, who said vnto him by these words, let thy words be like vnto theirs:
So Michaiah was persuaded by the Kings Chamberlain to speak unto the King like unto all the rest of the prophets, who said unto him by these words, let thy words be like unto theirs:
and surely he had many reasons to moue him thereunto, among the which, this might be one speciall reason, that there was 400. Prophets that consented and ioyned together, to speake good vnto the king. 2. Another reason was this, that he was aduised by a great courtier,
and surely he had many Reasons to move him thereunto, among the which, this might be one special reason, that there was 400. prophets that consented and joined together, to speak good unto the King. 2. another reason was this, that he was advised by a great courtier,
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and a man of account, but this aboue all, might be a sufficient motiue to induce him, that to contradict the counsel of so many prophets might cost him his life.
and a man of account, but this above all, might be a sufficient motive to induce him, that to contradict the counsel of so many Prophets might cost him his life.
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and that wee should not perfourme those things which the Lord hath commanded vs, as it appeareth by the practise of Sathan, who vsed Peter the Apostle to stay our Sauiour Christ from Ierusalē,
and that we should not perform those things which the Lord hath commanded us, as it appears by the practice of Sathan, who used Peter the Apostle to stay our Saviour christ from Ierusalē,
Master, pitie thy selfe, this shall not be vnto thee, then our Sauiour looked back & said vnto him, Get thee behind me Sathan, thou art an offence vnto me, because thou vnderstādest not the things that are of God,
Master, pity thy self, this shall not be unto thee, then our Saviour looked back & said unto him, Get thee behind me Sathan, thou art an offence unto me, Because thou Understandest not the things that Are of God,
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Amazia fearing that his prophecying there, might be a meanes to turne the King, but the Prophet was so farre from hearkening vnto him, that hee thundred Gods iudgements against him, saying:
Amazia fearing that his prophesying there, might be a means to turn the King, but the Prophet was so Far from Harkening unto him, that he thundered God's Judgments against him, saying:
Thus if wee will be Christs souldiers, and stand for him and the glory of our God, let vs set our selues against Sathan and his instruments, putting vpon vs our spirituall armour,
Thus if we will be Christ Soldiers, and stand for him and the glory of our God, let us Set our selves against Sathan and his Instruments, putting upon us our spiritual armour,
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and not fearing them, but as Christ commanded vs to learne of him humilitie, so let vs also learne of him courage and boldnesse, to resist and reprehend (as hee did Peter ) their wicked counsell, who speake vnto vs from Sathan, that sent them,
and not fearing them, but as christ commanded us to Learn of him humility, so let us also Learn of him courage and boldness, to resist and reprehend (as he did Peter) their wicked counsel, who speak unto us from Sathan, that sent them,
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What gayned Ahab by following the counsell of Iesabel, in taking away the vineyard of Naboth? surely his reward was death, the Lorde meeteth with his wickednesse, that he, being in his chariot, notwithstanding his armour, hee was slaine with an arrow, which pearced the ioyntes of his brigandyne:
What gained Ahab by following the counsel of Jezebel, in taking away the vineyard of Naboth? surely his reward was death, the Lord meeteth with his wickedness, that he, being in his chariot, notwithstanding his armour, he was slain with an arrow, which pierced the Joints of his brigandyne:
the like iudgement the Lord inflicted vpon Iehoram his sonne by Iehu, whom the Lord vsed further in the punishing of Iesabel Ahabs counsellour, whom he commanded to be cast out of the window,
the like judgement the Lord inflicted upon Jehoram his son by Iehu, whom the Lord used further in the punishing of Jezebel Ahabs counselor, whom he commanded to be cast out of the window,
And as the Lord recorded the wickednesse of Amelech for opposing himselfe against Israel, so the Lord hath recorded the wickednesse of Ahab, Ioram and Iesabel, and sent his Prophet to foretell the iudgements that should ensue.
And as the Lord recorded the wickedness of Amalek for opposing himself against Israel, so the Lord hath recorded the wickedness of Ahab, Ioram and Jezebel, and sent his Prophet to foretell the Judgments that should ensue.
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What successe had Absolon in following the counsell of Achitophel? notwithstanding the scripture reporteth of him to be a man of singular beautie and louelinesse,
What success had Absalom in following the counsel of Ahithophel? notwithstanding the scripture Reporteth of him to be a man of singular beauty and loveliness,
and therefore he hanged betwixt heauen & earth by the haire of the head, whose example may be a looking glasse for all such monsters, who are so in loue with their locks, that they bestow more time in trimming of them,
and Therefore he hanged betwixt heaven & earth by the hair of the head, whose Exampl may be a looking glass for all such monsters, who Are so in love with their locks, that they bestow more time in trimming of them,
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Now as we haue heard how dangerous outward enemies are vnto vs, and how they labour by all wayes and meanes to ouerthrow religion both generally and particularly,
Now as we have herd how dangerous outward enemies Are unto us, and how they labour by all ways and means to overthrow Religion both generally and particularly,
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and a seditious counseller, for that it walketh, standeth, sitteth, sleepeth and dwelleth with vs. The Apostle S. Paul willeth the Galathians to walke in the spirite, and then you shall not (saith he) fulfill the lustes of the flesh,
and a seditious Counsellor, for that it walks, Stands, Sitteth, Sleepeth and dwells with us The Apostle S. Paul wills the Galatians to walk in the Spirit, and then you shall not (Says he) fulfil the lusts of the Flesh,
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But the holy Apostle in his Epistle to the Romaines doth most notablie handle at large this combate betweene the spirite and the flesh, where the Apostle bringeth in his owne deeds, to be contrary to the will of the spirit.
But the holy Apostle in his Epistle to the Romans does most notably handle At large this combat between the Spirit and the Flesh, where the Apostle brings in his own Deeds, to be contrary to the will of the Spirit.
Now if this blessed Apostle and elect seruant of God, who was regenerate by the power of the spirite, did find in himselfe this imbecillitie and weakenesse,
Now if this blessed Apostle and elect servant of God, who was regenerate by the power of the Spirit, did find in himself this imbecility and weakness,
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so that we may wholy giue ouer our selues not as seruants to sinne, but as seruants to righteousnesse, praying vnto God continually for the assistance of his holy spirite,
so that we may wholly give over our selves not as Servants to sin, but as Servants to righteousness, praying unto God continually for the assistance of his holy Spirit,
but seldome or neuer do they labor to approue their hearts before God, in the performance of their seuerall duties, which they owe vnto God or vnto their brethren;
but seldom or never do they labour to approve their hearts before God, in the performance of their several duties, which they owe unto God or unto their brothers;
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and knowne vnto vs, redoundeth to the contempt of the Lorde himselfe, who is the Law-giuer, and therefore the right perusing of the seueral duties commanded vs in his Law, will bring vs from our pretended profession, to an approued practise of such duties as are commanded vs of the Lord:
and known unto us, redoundeth to the contempt of the Lord himself, who is the Lawgiver, and Therefore the right perusing of the several duties commanded us in his Law, will bring us from our pretended profession, to an approved practice of such duties as Are commanded us of the Lord:
for the Lord beholdeth not the outward obedience alone, but he looketh to the obedience of the heart, and therefore Salomon saith in the person of God, My sonne, giue me thy heart:
for the Lord beholdeth not the outward Obedience alone, but he looks to the Obedience of the heart, and Therefore Solomon Says in the person of God, My son, give me thy heart:
and againe, how wee are to set our selues against home-bred counsellers, namely our owne concupiscence and fleshly affections, which like traytors and rebels haue conspired our ouerthrow:
and again, how we Are to Set our selves against Homebred Counsellers, namely our own concupiscence and fleshly affections, which like Traitors and rebels have conspired our overthrow:
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By which words it appeareth, that as they left off to serue God, according as they had bin instructed and taught by •ehotad• in the lawes and commandements giuen by Moses; so also they left the place of Gods worship,
By which words it appears, that as they left off to serve God, according as they had been instructed and taught by •ehotad• in the laws and Commandments given by Moses; so also they left the place of God's worship,
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so he gaue commandement for the maner of his worship, how it should be performed, and also for the place, where the Iewes should assemble themselues to offer their sacrifices,
so he gave Commandment for the manner of his worship, how it should be performed, and also for the place, where the Iewes should assemble themselves to offer their Sacrifices,
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and other rites and ceremonies, commanded them in the Law by Moses, as appeareth in Deut. where Moses speaketh thus vnto them, You shall seeke the place which the Lord your God shal chuse out of all your tribes to put his name there to dwell, and thither thou shalt come.
and other Rites and ceremonies, commanded them in the Law by Moses, as appears in Deuteronomy where Moses speaks thus unto them, You shall seek the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there to dwell, and thither thou shalt come.
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And therefore the Arke which was made did represent Gods presence, and was placed in Shilo, where some thinke it remayned more then three hundred yeeres,
And Therefore the Ark which was made did represent God's presence, and was placed in Shilo, where Some think it remained more then three hundred Years,
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after which time the Israelites were commaunded to resort thither, for the performance of such sacrifices and other rites and ceremonies, which were required of them by the Lord:
After which time the Israelites were commanded to resort thither, for the performance of such Sacrifices and other Rites and ceremonies, which were required of them by the Lord:
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and after that Salomon had builded the Temple, hee made his prayer vnto God, that the Lord would haue his eares open vnto the prayers of his seruants, which should pray vnto him in that place,
and After that Solomon had built the Temple, he made his prayer unto God, that the Lord would have his ears open unto the Prayers of his Servants, which should pray unto him in that place,
and that if any should be ledde into captiuitie, and returne vnto the Lorde by repentance, with their faces towards the Temple, that hee would be ready to heare them:
and that if any should be led into captivity, and return unto the Lord by Repentance, with their faces towards the Temple, that he would be ready to hear them:
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What should I speake of our Italian and Romish worshippers, when as euery man that hath any sight at all, may see their grosse and palpable dealing, in absenting themselues from our assemblies,
What should I speak of our Italian and Romish worshippers, when as every man that hath any sighed At all, may see their gross and palpable dealing, in absenting themselves from our assemblies,
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But blessed be God for that it hath pleased his Maiesty to stir vp our gracious Queene to tread in the steps of good Ezechtas and Iosias to destroy the Idoll groues and temples with those high places,
But blessed be God for that it hath pleased his Majesty to stir up our gracious Queen to tread in the steps of good Zechariah and Iosias to destroy the Idol groves and Temples with those high places,
and yet haue some of them confessed that the knowledge which they haue, they first came vnto it by the hearing of the word of God in our congregations, preached by those whom now they do condemne:
and yet have Some of them confessed that the knowledge which they have, they First Come unto it by the hearing of the word of God in our congregations, preached by those whom now they do condemn:
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These with others are puffed vp with a certaine proud conceit of themselues, and doe beare themselues very stubbornly towards their superiours, eyther forgetting,
These with Others Are puffed up with a certain proud conceit of themselves, and do bear themselves very stubbornly towards their superiors, either forgetting,
yet how much time do they spend in reading bookes vnprofitable and prophane, which tendeth much to the hurt of a good mind, being stuffed with many lies and tales,
yet how much time do they spend in reading books unprofitable and profane, which tendeth much to the hurt of a good mind, being stuffed with many lies and tales,
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as the booke of King Arthur, Sir Tristram, Sir Lancclet, the booke of Skogging, Beuis of Southhampton, the hundreth vnsauory tales filled with ribaldry, I say nothing of amorous bookes,
as the book of King Arthur, Sir Tristram, Sir Lancclet, the book of Skogging, Bevis of Southampton, the Hundredth unsavoury tales filled with ribaldry, I say nothing of Amoros books,
yea, rather venemous bookes flowing with lasciuiousnes and vncleannes, and such other dregs of the like stamp, which were sitter for the fire then the presse,
yea, rather venomous books flowing with lasciviousness and uncleanness, and such other dregs of the like stamp, which were sitter for the fire then the press,
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but the hearing of the word of God is irksome vnto them, & yet they can be content to driue away the time (as they say) which I haue shewed before, should be better imployed:
but the hearing of the word of God is irksome unto them, & yet they can be content to driven away the time (as they say) which I have showed before, should be better employed:
and as the eares of many are very attentiue, so their hearts are carried away with a certain delight of such stuffe as they heare out of such prophane bookes,
and as the ears of many Are very attentive, so their hearts Are carried away with a certain delight of such stuff as they hear out of such profane books,
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And these although they do not altogether refuse to heare the word of God, yet it hath not wrought such a relish in them, that with the noblemen of Berea they search the scripture and therefore as the Lord saith, Why takest thou my wordin thy mouth,
And these although they do not altogether refuse to hear the word of God, yet it hath not wrought such a relish in them, that with the noblemen of Berea they search the scripture and Therefore as the Lord Says, Why Takest thou my wordin thy Mouth,
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Wel, for as much as it is the work of God his spirit, both to will and to doe the thing that is good, we must haue our recourse vnto God (by praier) to work those things in vs which nature will not afford, that we hearing the word, may reape such profit as that we may relish and taste it to the building of vs vp in Christ.
Well, for as much as it is the work of God his Spirit, both to will and to do the thing that is good, we must have our recourse unto God (by prayer) to work those things in us which nature will not afford, that we hearing the word, may reap such profit as that we may relish and taste it to the building of us up in christ.
so also must this knowledge beget a practise in all those that professe the Gospel, following the example of the godly in the scripture, who after they had the tree of saith planted in them, they brought forth fruit accordingly,
so also must this knowledge beget a practice in all those that profess the Gospel, following the Exampl of the godly in the scripture, who After they had the tree of Says planted in them, they brought forth fruit accordingly,
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as appeareth by Zacheus, Luk. 19. and that we may be the better stirred vp to vse the means for faith, let vs consider the example of some whom the holy Ghost hath set out vnto vs,
as appears by Zacchaeus, Luk. 19. and that we may be the better stirred up to use the means for faith, let us Consider the Exampl of Some whom the holy Ghost hath Set out unto us,
and our sauiour Christ himselfe vpbraiding the stubborne Iewes bringeth in that exāple worthy of memory, to wit, the Queene of the south, who is said to come from the vttermost part of the earth, to heare the wisedome of Salomon, and behold saith he, a greater then Salomon is here, she is said to haue left for a time her fruitful country Arabia called Saba,
and our Saviour christ himself upbraiding the stubborn Iewes brings in that Exampl worthy of memory, to wit, the Queen of the south, who is said to come from the uttermost part of the earth, to hear the Wisdom of Solomon, and behold Says he, a greater then Solomon is Here, she is said to have left for a time her fruitful country Arabia called Saba,
with the longues of the iourney, the perill of her owne person, insurrections and commotions in her absence, many things of moment might haue stayed her;
with the longues of the journey, the peril of her own person, insurrections and commotions in her absence, many things of moment might have stayed her;
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but she laying aside all excuses whatsoeuer, came with a resolute purpose to heare the wisedome of Salomon. We haue heard how the noble men of Berea searched the scripture after they had heard the Doctrine of the Apostles.
but she laying aside all excuses whatsoever, Come with a resolute purpose to hear the Wisdom of Solomon. We have herd how the noble men of Berea searched the scripture After they had herd the Doctrine of the Apostles.
Also I remember that famous Ladie of Herods court accompanied with other godly women, being the wife of Herods steward, whom the Euangelist reporteth that they went to heare our Sauiour preach out of a ship, they standing by the Sea side, there being a throng of many people, it should seeme shee stood not vpon her disparagement,
Also I Remember that famous Lady of Herods court accompanied with other godly women, being the wife of Herods steward, whom the Evangelist Reporteth that they went to hear our Saviour preach out of a ship, they standing by the Sea side, there being a throng of many people, it should seem she stood not upon her disparagement,
No, no shee stood not vpon any of these things as many of our tender dames doe now a daies, who may if they will heare the word of God in our publique assemblies in the Church,
No, no she stood not upon any of these things as many of our tender dams do now a days, who may if they will hear the word of God in our public assemblies in the Church,
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as no doubt it was in this Ladie, and the other woman who went with an earnest desire to profit themselues by the doctrine of Christ, which desire if it be wanting, in any that vseth to heare the word, they shall hardly profit by it.
as no doubt it was in this Lady, and the other woman who went with an earnest desire to profit themselves by the Doctrine of christ, which desire if it be wanting, in any that uses to hear the word, they shall hardly profit by it.
but a iust reuenge and punishment of our sinnes, and the scripture doth very notably speake vnto vs according to our capacitie in attributing vnto God, wrath, furie,
but a just revenge and punishment of our Sins, and the scripture does very notably speak unto us according to our capacity in attributing unto God, wrath, fury,
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the wrath of God is so fearefull a thing that no consuming fire, or the most terrible things that are vsed of the Lord to correct his people, cannot at the ful sufficiently informe vs of the great vehemencie thereof, the Prophet saith, If a man will not turne, he will whet his sword, he hath bent his bow and made it readie, he hath prepared the instruments of death, he hath prepared his arrowes against the persecutors, &c. The Lord will not suffer the wicked to goe scotfree and vnpunished,
the wrath of God is so fearful a thing that no consuming fire, or the most terrible things that Are used of the Lord to correct his people, cannot At the full sufficiently inform us of the great vehemency thereof, the Prophet Says, If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword, he hath bent his bow and made it ready, he hath prepared the Instruments of death, he hath prepared his arrows against the persecutors, etc. The Lord will not suffer the wicked to go Scot free and unpunished,
yea the Lord spared not our grand parents Adam and Eue, but for their offences, he banished then out of Eden, which was a most fruitfull and delightfull place,
yea the Lord spared not our grand Parents Adam and Eve, but for their offences, he banished then out of Eden, which was a most fruitful and delightful place,
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The Israelites were grieuously punished many times for their disobedience and manifold rebellions, as appeareth in the books of Moses and the Prophets.
The Israelites were grievously punished many times for their disobedience and manifold rebellions, as appears in the books of Moses and the prophets.
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Dauid lost threescore and ton thousand men, whom the Lorde destroyed with the pestilence. Saul was deposed from his kingdome, afflicted and vexed with a diuell, and after slaine,
David lost threescore and ton thousand men, whom the Lord destroyed with the pestilence. Saul was deposed from his Kingdom, afflicted and vexed with a Devil, and After slain,
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Infinite are the examples of Gods wrath and heauie displeasure vpon the wicked and prophane as wee may reade of Esau, Absolon, Achitophel, Iudas, with many other.
Infinite Are the Examples of God's wrath and heavy displeasure upon the wicked and profane as we may read of Esau, Absalom, Ahithophel, Iudas, with many other.
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Paul preached to the Colossians, Hierapolitans and Laodiceans, but they contemned his doctrine, and therefore one witnesseth, that the earth opened and swallowed them vp,
Paul preached to the colossians, Hierapolitans and Laodiceans, but they contemned his Doctrine, and Therefore one Witnesseth, that the earth opened and swallowed them up,
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then it remaineth, that as we haue heard that God is iust in punishing of sinne as well in his children as in the wicked, that we labour to preuent his wrath, by turning vnto him,
then it remains, that as we have herd that God is just in punishing of sin as well in his children as in the wicked, that we labour to prevent his wrath, by turning unto him,
vnto our selues, in such sort, as wee should thereby profit in repentance. Amongst many good meanes to draw men to vnfaigned repentance of their sinnes before God, and in their owne heart;
unto our selves, in such sort, as we should thereby profit in Repentance. among many good means to draw men to unfeigned Repentance of their Sins before God, and in their own heart;
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this, me thinketh, should not be of the least force, wel and deepely to weigh the feareful effects, that finne vnrepented of, bringeth foorth in the sight of God,
this, me Thinketh, should not be of the least force, well and deeply to weigh the fearful effects, that fin unrepented of, brings forth in the sighed of God,
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1. First it quencheth, yea driueth away the power and working of Gods spirit in vs, which being most holy and pure of it selfe, cannot abide to dwel in, much lesse to worke effectually in an vncleane soule and impenitent heart.
1. First it quenches, yea Driveth away the power and working of God's Spirit in us, which being most holy and pure of it self, cannot abide to dwell in, much less to work effectually in an unclean soul and impenitent heart.
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5 Lastly, it prouoketh God, (that of his owne nature is most inclinable vnto all mercie) through our sinnes, to let in vpon vs all the floods of his eternall Iustice, to our fearefull confusion, our sinnes and nothing els making a separation betwixt vs and God, as the Prophet affirmeth.
5 Lastly, it provoketh God, (that of his own nature is most inclinable unto all mercy) through our Sins, to let in upon us all the floods of his Eternal justice, to our fearful confusion, our Sins and nothing Else making a separation betwixt us and God, as the Prophet Affirmeth.
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namely, that euen some particular mens sinnes vnrepented of, or wincked at and not punished, may and do iustly prouoke Gods heauie indignation, against all estates and persons.
namely, that even Some particular men's Sins unrepented of, or winked At and not punished, may and do justly provoke God's heavy Indignation, against all estates and Persons.
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2 Against Ministers, because God hauing put into their mouthes, the worde of trueth, and appointing them thereby to cut downe sinne, they contrary vnto Gods expresse commandement,
2 Against Ministers, Because God having put into their mouths, the word of truth, and appointing them thereby to Cut down sin, they contrary unto God's express Commandment,
3 Against the people, because that they (keeping themselues notwithstanding in the compasse of their Christiācalling) haue not by sharpe reproofe, either shewed their dislikes of the sinnes committed or their loue labouring the conuersion of the offending partie.
3 Against the people, Because that they (keeping themselves notwithstanding in the compass of their Christiancalling) have not by sharp reproof, either showed their dislikes of the Sins committed or their love labouring the conversion of the offending party.
but rather of a childlike loue they beare vnto God their father, through and by which loue, they perfourme willingly that which the Lord hath commaunded:
but rather of a childlike love they bear unto God their father, through and by which love, they perform willingly that which the Lord hath commanded:
and that as wee haue inioyed many yeeres of peace and plentie of temporary blessings, with the preaching of his glorious Gospell, vnder the raigne of our most dread Soueraigne,
and that as we have enjoyed many Years of peace and plenty of temporary blessings, with the preaching of his glorious Gospel, under the Reign of our most dread Sovereign,
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What ere thou be, pray God alwayes, To blesse our Queene with happie dayes: Whose wisdome vnder God so long, Hath kept this Realme from forreine wrong. FINIS.
What ere thou be, pray God always, To bless our Queen with happy days: Whose Wisdom under God so long, Hath kept this Realm from foreign wrong. FINIS.
