The house of God The sure foundation, the stones, the vvorkmen and order of the building. The incomparable strength of that house, and the vaine assaults and batteries of Satan and all his power. In a sermon preached at Pauls Crosse, December 24, 1626. / By Matthevv Brookes.
THe materiall Temple or House which Salomon built for the Lord, was by the speciall prouidence of God situated vpon the Mount Moriah; (it was an hard stony or rocky hill, Eastward in Hierusalem, euery way, saue toward the rising of the Sunne inaccessible, on which place Abraham being about to offer vp Isaak his onely sonne, because that God prouided a Ramme, which he tooke and offered vp for a burnt offering in stead of his Sonne, he called the name of that place Iehouah-ijreh,
THe material Temple or House which Solomon built for the Lord, was by the special providence of God situated upon the Mount Moriah; (it was an hard stony or rocky hill, Eastward in Jerusalem, every Way, save towards the rising of the Sun inaccessible, on which place Abraham being about to offer up Isaac his only son, Because that God provided a Ram, which he took and offered up for a burned offering in stead of his Son, he called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh,
there was also the threshing floore of Araunah the Iebusite, in which the Prophet Gad commanded King Dauid to reare an Altar vnto the Lord, for the appeasing of his wrath in the time of that great pestilence, which he plagued the people withall,
there was also the threshing floor of Araunah the Iebusite, in which the Prophet Gad commanded King David to rear an Altar unto the Lord, for the appeasing of his wrath in the time of that great pestilence, which he plagued the people withal,
and as Paul saith of that Rocke, which gaue drinke to the people of Israel in the Desart, that that Rocke was Christ, that is to say, a figure of Christ, because it signified Christ, that stone, that tryed stone, that precious corner stone, that sure Foundation which the Lord God layed in Sion.
and as Paul Says of that Rock, which gave drink to the people of Israel in the Desert, that that Rock was christ, that is to say, a figure of christ, Because it signified christ, that stone, that tried stone, that precious corner stone, that sure Foundation which the Lord God laid in Sion.
This great mystery was little perceiued by the Iewes, whom foure specious titles caused to fwell with pride. The first was NONLATINALPHABET the people:
This great mystery was little perceived by the Iewes, whom foure specious titles caused to fwell with pride. The First was the people:
holy by propagation from Abraham, to whom God had so bound himselfe, that he could not ( ex pacto & iustitia, by vertue of his couenant and Iustice) forsake them,
holy by propagation from Abraham, to whom God had so bound himself, that he could not (ex pacto & iustitia, by virtue of his Covenant and justice) forsake them,
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and therefore they boasted, saying, Abraham is our father. The second was NONLATINALPHABET the Law, for they attributed so much to the Law, especially to the Rites and Ceremonies thereof, that they boasted themselues to be made righteous by them, (for that they duly obserued them) and no lesse the friends of God then Abraham was.
and Therefore they boasted, saying, Abraham is our father. The second was the Law, for they attributed so much to the Law, especially to the Rites and Ceremonies thereof, that they boasted themselves to be made righteous by them, (for that they duly observed them) and no less the Friends of God then Abraham was.
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and the abolishing of those Mosaicall ceremonies: This man ceaseth not to speake blasphemous words against this holy place and the Law. The third was NONLATINALPHABET, the Temple:
and the abolishing of those Mosaical ceremonies: This man ceases not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the Law. The third was, the Temple:
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How much these men deceiued themselues, and became vaine in their owne imaginations, may be seene by Christ his reply to an answer made by the Apostle Peter, to a question proposed by our Sauiour.
How much these men deceived themselves, and became vain in their own Imaginations, may be seen by christ his reply to an answer made by the Apostle Peter, to a question proposed by our Saviour.
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Whom doe men say that I the sonne of man am? and when as hee had receiued their answer, reporting the opinions or diuers conceipts which the people had of him;
Whom do men say that I the son of man am? and when as he had received their answer, reporting the opinions or diverse conceits which the people had of him;
Our Sauiour, who was not ignorant of this, (hauing for this purpose asked the question) doth from thence take occasion to come neerer to their consciences, that so he might see what good vse they had made of that heauenly doctrine which hee had taught them,
Our Saviour, who was not ignorant of this, (having for this purpose asked the question) does from thence take occasion to come nearer to their Consciences, that so he might see what good use they had made of that heavenly Doctrine which he had taught them,
and to demand further, saying, Whom say ye that I am? To which proposition when Peter readily replyed, saying, Thou art Christ, the Sonne of the liuing God, hee hath then that he look't for,
and to demand further, saying, Whom say you that I am? To which proposition when Peter readily replied, saying, Thou art christ, the Son of the living God, he hath then that he looked for,
First he assureth Peter, that the answer which he had giuen him, was not nati ex carne & sanguine, the sensuall wisdome of a man borne of flesh and blood:
First he assureth Peter, that the answer which he had given him, was not Nati ex Carnem & sanguine, the sensual Wisdom of a man born of Flesh and blood:
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Secondly, he letteth Peter to vnderstand, what prerogatiue he had obtained, by laying vp in his heart that good lesson taught him by the Spirit of God:
Secondly, he lets Peter to understand, what prerogative he had obtained, by laying up in his heart that good Lesson taught him by the Spirit of God:
and hence you haue the definition of that Church, as if he should say, My Church is that building which I will build vpon this Rocke which thou hast confessed:
and hence you have the definition of that Church, as if he should say, My Church is that building which I will built upon this Rock which thou hast confessed:
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secondly, how they preuaile not against that My Church, the Church of Christ. I shall shew you, that the Iewes were not onely the Church of Christ: the Mount Moriah not properly the foundation:
secondly, how they prevail not against that My Church, the Church of christ. I shall show you, that the Iewes were not only the Church of christ: the Mount Moriah not properly the Foundation:
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the prerogatiue therfore which Peter had, is this, he is made a stone, non conuersione naturae, not by conuersion of his nature into stone, sed done gratiae, but hee is made a stone by the gift of grace.
the prerogative Therefore which Peter had, is this, he is made a stone, non conversion naturae, not by conversion of his nature into stone, said done Gratiae, but he is made a stone by the gift of grace.
and in particular to the Temple of Hierusalem; so that as that was called a house, the house of prayer; so is this called a house, a spirituall house, for distinctions sake.
and in particular to the Temple of Jerusalem; so that as that was called a house, the house of prayer; so is this called a house, a spiritual house, for Distinctions sake.
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The materiall house was built of stones layed one vpon another; the spirituall house is likewise said to bee builded, builded of stones, not naturall stones,
The material house was built of stones laid one upon Another; the spiritual house is likewise said to be built, built of stones, not natural stones,
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but liuing stones. The naturall stones of the materiall Temple, were ioyned and cimented one to another, that so the building might rise vp to perfection;
but living stones. The natural stones of the material Temple, were joined and cemented one to Another, that so the building might rise up to perfection;
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Now, to make the similitude more plaine, the materiall Temple had a strong foundation, a Rocke, next to which were stones of great strength, to support the whole fabricke of the building, which stones might not improperly be called the foundation, being indeed a second foundation, most necessarie for so great a pile,
Now, to make the similitude more plain, the material Temple had a strong Foundation, a Rock, next to which were stones of great strength, to support the Whole fabric of the building, which stones might not improperly be called the Foundation, being indeed a second Foundation, most necessary for so great a pile,
In like maner, this spirituall building is built on Christ, a most strong and sure foundation; (that is the first foundation:) the foundations are the Prophets and Apostles;
In like manner, this spiritual building is built on christ, a most strong and sure Foundation; (that is the First Foundation:) the foundations Are the prophets and Apostles;
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Were these happy for hearing Solomons wisdome? Were these happy for standing before him? How much more happy are those that stand builded in this spirituall House, in which the Lord doth dwell, who heare his wisdome, who are made wise vnto saluation, who receiue the secrets of the Gospell, who are made the sonnes of God, hearers and vnderstanders of his wisdome;
Were these happy for hearing Solomons Wisdom? Were these happy for standing before him? How much more happy Are those that stand built in this spiritual House, in which the Lord does dwell, who hear his Wisdom, who Are made wise unto salvation, who receive the secrets of the Gospel, who Are made the Sons of God, hearers and understanders of his Wisdom;
and because builded vpon that strong and sure foundation, which Christ is, therefore neuer to bee throwne downe? This happines is common to Peter, with euery true beleeuer;
and Because built upon that strong and sure Foundation, which christ is, Therefore never to be thrown down? This happiness is Common to Peter, with every true believer;
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for then were it possible that all men might bee stones of this building, because it is not impossible that all men may haue one kind of Faith or other.
for then were it possible that all men might be stones of this building, Because it is not impossible that all men may have one kind of Faith or other.
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so saith Saint Paul, that he is an Apostle, according to the faith of Gods Elect. The common faith is of three sorts, Historicall, whereby a man beleeueth the letter or History of the Bible to be true:
so Says Saint Paul, that he is an Apostle, according to the faith of God's Elect. The Common faith is of three sorts, Historical, whereby a man Believeth the Letter or History of the bible to be true:
Temporary, whereby a man doth not onely beleeue the Scripture, and in particular, the Gospell: but for some short time doth make profession, and perhaps doth bring forth some fruits,
Temporary, whereby a man does not only believe the Scripture, and in particular, the Gospel: but for Some short time does make profession, and perhaps does bring forth Some fruits,
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Lastly, the faith of Miracles, whereby the minde is carried with a vehement inspiration of the Spirit, to doe signes and wonders in the Name of Christ.
Lastly, the faith of Miracles, whereby the mind is carried with a vehement inspiration of the Spirit, to do Signs and wonders in the Name of christ.
and false prophets prophecie and cast out Deuils, yea, and doe many wonderfull workes in the Name of Christ. It is therefore worthy to be enquired what kind of faith St. Peters was:
and false Prophets prophecy and cast out Devils, yea, and do many wonderful works in the Name of christ. It is Therefore worthy to be inquired what kind of faith Saint Peter's was:
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it was the iustifying or sauing faith, which did lay hold on Christ the Sonne of the liuing God, who came to breake the Serpents head, and to deliuer vs from the Iawes of death;
it was the justifying or Saving faith, which did lay hold on christ the Son of the living God, who Come to break the Serpents head, and to deliver us from the Jaws of death;
I will not say a stone so precious, so bright-shining-glorious as Peter was (for euen among the foundation stones themselues, there seemes to me to be some difference of gifts and graces in this life,
I will not say a stone so precious, so bright-shining-glorious as Peter was (for even among the Foundation stones themselves, there seems to me to be Some difference of Gifts and graces in this life,
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The first foundation was Iasper, the second Saphyr, the third Calcedony, &c. but a stone at least, a true member of the Church of Christ, the benefit whereof is, that first he is washed from his naturall filthinesse,
The First Foundation was Iasper, the second Sapphire, the third Calcedony, etc. but a stone At least, a true member of the Church of christ, the benefit whereof is, that First he is washed from his natural filthiness,
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and Goats-skinnes, lodging in dennes and caues of the earth, with the seruants of the Lord, shall preserue the possessors of it, in that great and terrible day of the Lords wrath,
and Goatskins, lodging in dens and caves of the earth, with the Servants of the Lord, shall preserve the Possessors' of it, in that great and terrible day of the lords wrath,
Let vs not emulate Semiramis in those Babels that we build, but rather deuise how we our selues may be builded in this spirituall House, of which Peter by sauing faith was made a stone,
Let us not emulate Semiramis in those Babels that we built, but rather devise how we our selves may be built in this spiritual House, of which Peter by Saving faith was made a stone,
Now come we to his Function, the Office of his Apostleship, whereby he is made a strong Foundation stone, vpon whom other stones in the building are fitly placed.
Now come we to his Function, the Office of his Apostleship, whereby he is made a strong Foundation stone, upon whom other stones in the building Are fitly placed.
For Christ gaue some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Euangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints for the worke of the Ministery,
For christ gave Some Apostles, and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints for the work of the Ministry,
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Therefore the Apostles, the Prophets, the Euangelists, the Pastors and Teachers of the Church, are necessary stones for the building, that it may be raised.
Therefore the Apostles, the prophets, the Evangelists, the Pastors and Teachers of the Church, Are necessary stones for the building, that it may be raised.
Yet no other can attaine the dignity of the Apostleship, but the eleuen first chosen by our Sauiour Christ, in the second yeere of his Ministery, Matthias, who succeeded in the place of Iudas the Traitor and Paul, that chosen and elect vessell, the Apostle of the Gentiles last called.
Yet no other can attain the dignity of the Apostleship, but the eleuen First chosen by our Saviour christ, in the second year of his Ministry, Matthias, who succeeded in the place of Iudas the Traitor and Paul, that chosen and elect vessel, the Apostle of the Gentiles last called.
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as Paul saith that he is an Apostle, not of men, neither by man. Secondly, because they first of all had commission to preach Christ crucified vnto the Gentlies,
as Paul Says that he is an Apostle, not of men, neither by man. Secondly, Because they First of all had commission to preach christ Crucified unto the Gentiles,
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Thirdly, because other great Officers of the Church, as Bishops, Elders, and Deacons, were ordained by their Ministery, and consecrated the hands of their Apostleship,
Thirdly, Because other great Officers of the Church, as Bishops, Elders, and Deacons, were ordained by their Ministry, and consecrated the hands of their Apostleship,
& to preach the Gospell vnto euery creature, which was their immediate commission Apostolicall, but they ordained proper Pastors vnto particular Churches, to whose care they recommended the Flocke of Christ, in those places where they themselues had preached and preuailed, reseruing vnto themselues Apostolick dignity,
& to preach the Gospel unto every creature, which was their immediate commission Apostolical, but they ordained proper Pastors unto particular Churches, to whose care they recommended the Flock of christ, in those places where they themselves had preached and prevailed, reserving unto themselves Apostolic dignity,
and commendeth the Angels or Bishops of the seuen Churches of Asia. These things being branches of the Apostolicke authoritie, it was no small matter that our Sauiour performed vnto Peter vpon his confession, saying, Thou art Peter.
and commends the Angels or Bishops of the seuen Churches of Asia. These things being branches of the Apostolic Authority, it was no small matter that our Saviour performed unto Peter upon his Confessi, saying, Thou art Peter.
The Athenians were wont to call the Company of Citizens, called out or summoned by the voyce of the Crier to heare the sentence of the Senate Ecclesiam. And by the Etymologie of this word, the condition of Gods elect & chosen, is fitly expressed;
The Athenians were wont to call the Company of Citizens, called out or summoned by the voice of the Crier to hear the sentence of the Senate Church. And by the Etymology of this word, the condition of God's elect & chosen, is fitly expressed;
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These so effectually called, are in the Scriptures set forth to bee a peculiar people, the houshold of God, whom Clemens Alexandrinus calleth the company of the Elect. Ambrose, a people whom God hath vouchsafed to adopt vnto himselfe.
These so effectually called, Are in the Scriptures Set forth to be a peculiar people, the household of God, whom Clemens Alexandrian calls the company of the Elect. Ambrose, a people whom God hath vouchsafed to adopt unto himself.
Bernard, the company of the elected, which company was predestinated before the world began. To speake expresly of this Church, it is gathered out of all Sexes, Orders, Nations,
Bernard, the company of the elected, which company was predestinated before the world began. To speak expressly of this Church, it is gathered out of all Sexes, Order, nations,
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and Times, and it is therefore called the Catholicke or Vniuersall Church. Secondly, whereas some of the members of this Catholicke Church, are taken out of the vale of teares, and conueighed into Abrahams bosome;
and Times, and it is Therefore called the Catholic or Universal Church. Secondly, whereas Some of the members of this Catholic Church, Are taken out of the vale of tears, and conveyed into Abrahams bosom;
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in respect of them the Church is triumphant: and whereas some are left in this Forrest of Lebanon, to wrestle with the Diuell, the World, and the Flesh;
in respect of them the Church is triumphant: and whereas Some Are left in this Forest of Lebanon, to wrestle with the devil, the World, and the Flesh;
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in respect of them, the Church is Militant. Lastly, in respect of the outward practice of Religion, the Church is Visible, and in respect of the faith of the beleeuers, it is inuisible.
in respect of them, the Church is Militant. Lastly, in respect of the outward practice of Religion, the Church is Visible, and in respect of the faith of the believers, it is invisible.
That great Master of the Vineyard, hired some of his labourers very early in the morning, some at the third houre, some at the sixt, some at the ninth,
That great Master of the Vineyard, hired Some of his labourers very early in the morning, Some At the third hour, Some At the sixt, Some At the ninth,
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O mis•r• qu••ta••• in•ania, ciues? Shall we be so studious of these things, and shall we not attend for our eternall profit? Lastly, let vs not bring itching eares into Gods House, but humble and obedient hearts;
Oh mis•r• qu••ta••• in•ania, ciues? Shall we be so studious of these things, and shall we not attend for our Eternal profit? Lastly, let us not bring itching ears into God's House, but humble and obedient hearts;
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and because the Ministers of the Word doe summon vs on Gods behalfe, let not our owne delights and pleasures, let not the wicked worlds sinnes and vanities, reteine our hearts in Sodome: for Gods Family is Ecclesia, a company called out.
and Because the Ministers of the Word do summon us on God's behalf, let not our own delights and pleasures, let not the wicked world's Sins and vanities, retain our hearts in Sodom: for God's Family is Ecclesia, a company called out.
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A further preparation for the building of the spirituall House, was heereby fitly shaddowed: viz. Christ, who is to build his Church, doth first prepare the stones:
A further preparation for the building of the spiritual House, was hereby fitly shadowed: viz. christ, who is to built his Church, does First prepare the stones:
First, the preparation of the stones is meerely Gods worke, who himselfe sorteth and chooseth out such as he will lay into the Temple, de diuinae gratiae largitate, of the bounty of his diuine grace, saith Augustine. For he hath chosen vs in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy,
First, the preparation of the stones is merely God's work, who himself sorts and chooses out such as he will lay into the Temple, de diuinae Gratiae largitate, of the bounty of his divine grace, Says Augustine. For he hath chosen us in him before the Foundation of the world, that we should be holy,
and for this cause are called builders. Saint Paul affirmeth himselfe to be a wise Master-builder. And they are sanctified, separated, or put apart from men, for this worke:
and for this cause Are called Builders. Saint Paul Affirmeth himself to be a wise Master-builder. And they Are sanctified, separated, or put apart from men, for this work:
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so the builders whom God doth call, and sanctifie to that office, doe in this spirituall House vse all good meanes to preserue their worke, that nothing may bee able to demolish it.
so the Builders whom God does call, and sanctify to that office, do in this spiritual House use all good means to preserve their work, that nothing may be able to demolish it.
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and therfore they worke according as they haue receiued order from him. Now God directeth the builders two manner of wayes, ordinarily or extraordinarily.
and Therefore they work according as they have received order from him. Now God directeth the Builders two manner of ways, ordinarily or extraordinarily.
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as the ancient Fathers from Adam to Moses: sometimes by visions and reuelations, as the Prophets from Moses to Christ: sometimes by the immediate inspiration of the Holy Ghost, as the Apostles.
as the ancient Father's from Adam to Moses: sometime by visions and revelations, as the prophets from Moses to christ: sometime by the immediate inspiration of the Holy Ghost, as the Apostles.
Which extraordinarie meanes beeing now most rare, the direction on which the builders must looke, is the written Word of God, together with the inward assistance of the Holy Ghost.
Which extraordinary means being now most rare, the direction on which the Builders must look, is the written Word of God, together with the inward assistance of the Holy Ghost.
Will you know then how to make experience whether any builder be inwardly guided by the Spirit of God? Heare then how one of the learned Fathers concludes the point:
Will you know then how to make experience whither any builder be inwardly guided by the Spirit of God? Hear then how one of the learned Father's concludes the point:
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that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life. This labour of theirs, with the assistance of the Holy Ghost, bringeth this to passe;
that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. This labour of theirs, with the assistance of the Holy Ghost, brings this to pass;
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that first their minds are enlightened, to see their owne misery in and by themselues. Secondly, their willes are inflamed to seeke reconciliation with God in Christ Iesus.
that First their minds Are enlightened, to see their own misery in and by themselves. Secondly, their wills Are inflamed to seek reconciliation with God in christ Iesus.
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And it is admirable to see how God hath blessed the labours of his seruants, to lay those liuing stones into the walles of this spirituall House, who are well placed there by faith and baptisme.
And it is admirable to see how God hath blessed the labours of his Servants, to lay those living stones into the walls of this spiritual House, who Are well placed there by faith and Baptism.
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Saint Peter hauing fully opened the state of the question, and proued mightily Christ to be the Redeemer, at one Sermon conuerted about 3000. soules, who were also baptized.
Saint Peter having Fully opened the state of the question, and proved mightily christ to be the Redeemer, At one Sermon converted about 3000. Souls, who were also baptised.
for while he conceiued how learnedly hee discoursed, he perceiued also how truly hee spake: both conceipts entred together, as heate and light which cannot bee separated.
for while he conceived how learnedly he discoursed, he perceived also how truly he spoke: both conceits entered together, as heat and Light which cannot be separated.
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and therefore he was not onely won to the faith, but euen at the first, to shew that hee would practise what he had learned, he sold all his substance,
and Therefore he was not only wone to the faith, but even At the First, to show that he would practise what he had learned, he sold all his substance,
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euen the Angels themselues haue cause to admire the goodnesse of God toward his people. His workes are sweeter then the honey, the honey Combe, or any thing created:
even the Angels themselves have cause to admire the Goodness of God towards his people. His works Are Sweeten then the honey, the honey Comb, or any thing created:
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Vpon this Rocke. ] I will not much contend with our Aduersaries concerning words: onely this I affirme, that NONLATINALPHABET doth alwayes signifie a stone, neuer a rocke:
Upon this Rock. ] I will not much contend with our Adversaries Concerning words: only this I affirm, that does always signify a stone, never a rock:
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for sometimes petra is a firme place, by way of opposition to sandy or mudground: Hee brought me vp also out of an horrible pit, out of the mirie clay,
for sometime Petra is a firm place, by Way of opposition to sandy or mudground: He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay,
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Sometimes it signifieth a place fortified and inexpugnable, like vnto a Castle builded vpon a high craggy Rocke, against which the power of the Enemie cannot preuaile:
Sometime it signifies a place fortified and inexpugnable, like unto a Castle built upon a high craggy Rock, against which the power of the Enemy cannot prevail:
for our Sauiour telleth Peter, who is the Rock of his Church, that firm place vpon which his Church standeth, that inexpugnable high Rocke, vpon which it is situated;
for our Saviour Telleth Peter, who is the Rock of his Church, that firm place upon which his Church Stands, that inexpugnable high Rock, upon which it is situated;
This Rocke which thou hast confessed (saith Augustine) vpon this Rocke which thou hast knowne, (saying, Thou art Christ the Sonne of the liuing God) will I build my Church:
This Rock which thou hast confessed (Says Augustine) upon this Rock which thou hast known, (saying, Thou art christ the Son of the living God) will I built my Church:
For the Rocke was Christ, vpon which foundation, Peter himselfe was builded, sith no man can lay any other foundation, beside that which is laid, which is Iesus Christ.
For the Rock was christ, upon which Foundation, Peter himself was built, sith no man can lay any other Foundation, beside that which is laid, which is Iesus christ.
though it were then in his loynes, but onely the elected members of the Church, who by the same faith should apprehend the same sauing promise which Adam did.
though it were then in his loins, but only the elected members of the Church, who by the same faith should apprehend the same Saving promise which Adam did.
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and the infinitenesse of the diuine Iustice be sustained, but by the diuine Nature? Againe, who can giue satisfaction to the Iustice of God according to the Law, by suffering sufficiently, by obeying perfectly,
and the infiniteness of the divine justice be sustained, but by the divine Nature? Again, who can give satisfaction to the justice of God according to the Law, by suffering sufficiently, by obeying perfectly,
but onely man made vnder the Law? who could suffer death, being made a curse, that so in all things he might be made like vnto his brethren, that he might be a mercifull,
but only man made under the Law? who could suffer death, being made a curse, that so in all things he might be made like unto his brothers, that he might be a merciful,
and faithfull high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people, but onely man? See the necessitie of the humane Nature!
and faithful high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the Sins of the people, but only man? See the necessity of the humane Nature!
nay, the penalty due by the Law to sinners, that he might be the Redeemer of his Church: you that professe your selues to be members of that saued Family, let it not bee grieuous vnto you, to come forth of the Sodom of this worlds sinnes and vices, with which Christ will haue no peace,
nay, the penalty due by the Law to Sinners, that he might be the Redeemer of his Church: you that profess your selves to be members of that saved Family, let it not be grievous unto you, to come forth of the Sodom of this world's Sins and vices, with which christ will have no peace,
and what things else are forbidden by the Law of God,) that like as the Word of God doth acquaint you with the mystery of your Redemption, the Spirit of God may seale vnto your consciences, the day of your Redemption.
and what things Else Are forbidden by the Law of God,) that like as the Word of God does acquaint you with the mystery of your Redemption, the Spirit of God may seal unto your Consciences, the day of your Redemption.
though you come into no mis-fortunes like other men, though there bee no leading into captiuitie, no complaining in your streets, I will not therefore magnifie your happinesse.
though you come into no misfortunes like other men, though there be no leading into captivity, no complaining in your streets, I will not Therefore magnify your happiness.
I note not here how neere such a one is to the desperation of Iudas Iscariot: but what can he hope for, who doeth willingly, either contemne or neglect so great saluation? It is a great and a fearefull sinne to commit adultery or murther, it is a greater sin to commit periurie or idolatry;
I note not Here how near such a one is to the desperation of Iudas Iscariot: but what can he hope for, who doth willingly, either contemn or neglect so great salvation? It is a great and a fearful sin to commit adultery or murder, it is a greater since to commit perjury or idolatry;
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oh, how great is that sinne? how wide doth Hell gape for such a one? Consider this, ye Gadarens, who preferre your Swine before Christ, (for so doth euery one, who will not be a new creature in Iesus Christ, for the loue of any kind of sinne) and if yee will not hearken and be wise,
o, how great is that sin? how wide does Hell gape for such a one? Consider this, you Gadarenes, who prefer your Swine before christ, (for so does every one, who will not be a new creature in Iesus christ, for the love of any kind of sin) and if ye will not harken and be wise,
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yet that you may not be ignorant of your owne miserable condition, behold the happinesse of the Church of Christ, and therefore the blessednesse of euery member of the same.
yet that you may not be ignorant of your own miserable condition, behold the happiness of the Church of christ, and Therefore the blessedness of every member of the same.
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It is built, it is firmely builded, it is builded vpon a Rocke, a redeeming Rocke, the Rocke Christ Iesus, and shall therefore neuer bee ouerthrowne by all the aduerse power.
It is built, it is firmly built, it is built upon a Rock, a redeeming Rock, the Rock christ Iesus, and shall Therefore never be overthrown by all the adverse power.
] Vpon this reason that the gates of Cities are most strongly fortified, and most firmely barred and bolted, by gates you may vnderstand, omne robur, & omne munimentum, all power and all fortification;
] Upon this reason that the gates of Cities Are most strongly fortified, and most firmly barred and bolted, by gates you may understand, omne robur, & omne Munimentum, all power and all fortification;
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For to make the matter more plaine in the words of a learned man, the state of the faithfull and chosen of God, in this present life, is as it were a Warfare, whereof the Church is called Militant. The aduersaries and enemies, whom we must fight against, our Sauiour speaketh of them as of a strong kingdome, which he calleth Hell, because it warreth all for Hell, and the Diuell is the prince of it.
For to make the matter more plain in the words of a learned man, the state of the faithful and chosen of God, in this present life, is as it were a Warfare, whereof the Church is called Militant. The Adversaries and enemies, whom we must fight against, our Saviour speaks of them as of a strong Kingdom, which he calls Hell, Because it Warreth all for Hell, and the devil is the Prince of it.
certainely, thou wilt pitty the world, thou wilt be admonished of thine owne condition, and being more thankfull vnto God, wilt reioyce exceedingly, that thou hast escaped such a place.
Certainly, thou wilt pity the world, thou wilt be admonished of thine own condition, and being more thankful unto God, wilt rejoice exceedingly, that thou hast escaped such a place.
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an act almost as great as what the Poets can report of Atlas. But see, not the weake gates of Gaza, but the strong gates of Hell, not vpon the shoulders and backs of men and women only,
an act almost as great as what the Poets can report of Atlas. But see, not the weak gates of Gaza, but the strong gates of Hell, not upon the shoulders and backs of men and women only,
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but (that which you may admire) set vpon their heads, layed out by their cheekes, worne vpon their hand-wrests, hung at their eares. O tempora, ô mores!
but (that which you may admire) Set upon their Heads, laid out by their cheeks, worn upon their hand-wrests, hung At their ears. O tempora, o moors!
else what meaneth this monstrous pride of apparell, of tyres, of bracelets, of Iewels, ouerflowing our nation like a generall deluge? You put the gates of Hell into your purses, by taking of bribes, vsurie money, euill gettings:
Else what means this monstrous pride of apparel, of tires, of bracelets, of Jewels, overflowing our Nation like a general deluge? You put the gates of Hell into your purses, by taking of Bribes, Usury money, evil gettings:
and doth ring Migremus hine, in the eares of euery good man, who might vtterly faint and bee discouraged, did he not hope verily to see the goodnes of the Lord in the Land of the liuing.
and does ring Migremus him, in the ears of every good man, who might utterly faint and be discouraged, did he not hope verily to see the Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the living.
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I say, the wickednesse of the place, might vtterly dismay, deceiue and ouerthrow the children of GOD themselues, had not Christ so builded them vpon himselfe, that the gates of hell shall not preuaile against them. The words are, NONLATINALPHABET;
I say, the wickedness of the place, might utterly dismay, deceive and overthrow the children of GOD themselves, had not christ so built them upon himself, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against them. The words Are,;
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Shall I say more? The impious attempts of the gates of Hell, haue beene as well to the publike weale of the Church, as to the priuate good of her particular members.
Shall I say more? The impious attempts of the gates of Hell, have been as well to the public weal of the Church, as to the private good of her particular members.
Vpon this resolution the people of God haue constantly indured, couragiously contemning all the gates of hell, battering the Walles of the Church, like that great Ram, with which the Romane Armie did day and night beate the Walles of Hierusalem. Troy was besieged tenne yeeres, in the end it was taken by policie.
Upon this resolution the people of God have constantly endured, courageously contemning all the gates of hell, battering the Walls of the Church, like that great Ram, with which the Roman Army did day and night beat the Walls of Jerusalem. Troy was besieged tenne Years, in the end it was taken by policy.
But the Church of GOD, straitly begirt, not by Agamemnon and Menelaus, not by Scipio Africanus, or Alexander the Macedonian, not for tenne or foureteene yeeres,
But the Church of GOD, straitly begirt, not by Agamemnon and Menelaus, not by Scipio Africanus, or Alexander the Macedonian, not for tenne or foureteene Years,
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but from the beginning of the world, and expecting to be so dealt withal vnto the worlds end, by the Deuil and all his power, shall neuer, either by policie or force, be ruined:
but from the beginning of the world, and expecting to be so dealt withal unto the world's end, by the devil and all his power, shall never, either by policy or force, be ruined:
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Then thine heart be lifted vp, and thou forget the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, &c. For man in prosperity is like vnto the Mule, who hauing suckt his fill of his Dams milke, casteth vp his heeles, and kicketh vnkindly.
Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, etc. For man in Prosperity is like unto the Mule, who having sucked his fill of his Dams milk, Cast up his heals, and kicketh unkindly.
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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were strongly besieged by the gates of Hell, for they must either sall downe & worship the golden Image that Nebuchadnezzar the King had set vp,
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were strongly besieged by the gates of Hell, for they must either shall down & worship the golden Image that Nebuchadnezzar the King had Set up,
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when they thought their liues would come in question, and our Sauiour was apprehended, forsooke him and fled. But the gates of Hell could not preuaile against them, Our God whom we serue, is able to deliuer vs out of the fiery furnace,
when they Thought their lives would come in question, and our Saviour was apprehended, forsook him and fled. But the gates of Hell could not prevail against them, Our God whom we serve, is able to deliver us out of the fiery furnace,
for the house of God is builded vpon Christ the Rock, & euery Peter of this building, is so strongly placed, that the gates of Hell shall not preuaile against him.
for the house of God is built upon christ the Rock, & every Peter of this building, is so strongly placed, that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against him.
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for Satan winnowed him, and preuailed so farre, that he denyed Christ: but they could not auaile to throw him vtterly from the Rocke, to his damnation,
for Satan winnowed him, and prevailed so Far, that he denied christ: but they could not avail to throw him utterly from the Rock, to his damnation,
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and all the gates of Hell fight against the Church of Christ; and hence those wars and rumors of warres, that fall vpon Christendome like a mighty storme, possessing the eares of men with the dolefull tidings of Cog and Magog, armed compleatly to fight against the Saints of God.
and all the gates of Hell fight against the Church of christ; and hence those wars and rumours of wars, that fallen upon Christendom like a mighty storm, possessing the ears of men with the doleful tidings of Cog and Magog, armed completely to fight against the Saints of God.
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Will you know the euent of all these warres, conspiracies, tumults, seditions, plagues? They besiege an inuincible sort, the gates of Hell shall not preuaile against it.
Will you know the event of all these wars, conspiracies, tumults, seditions, plagues? They besiege an invincible sort, the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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The Church Militans is rarely builded, yet badly situated, as it were in the vnhealthy Marishes of Egypt; one while the Southwind bloweth, and it is sicke:
The Church Militans is rarely built, yet badly situated, as it were in the unhealthy Marshes of Egypt; one while the South wind blows, and it is sick:
You remember how sicke the Church was of no lesse then 80 Heresies within the first 500 yeeres after Christ: you remember the growth, increase and power of the Arian and Papall heresies.
You Remember how sick the Church was of no less then 80 Heresies within the First 500 Years After christ: you Remember the growth, increase and power of the Arian and Papal heresies.
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Sometimes the Church cougheth and doth labour for life vnder the strength of a disease; this is in time of tribulation, as in Egypt, in the Babylonish transportation;
Sometime the Church cougheth and does labour for life under the strength of a disease; this is in time of tribulation, as in Egypt, in the Babylonish transportation;
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With this grieuous disease the Church is sorely smitten at this time, and laboureth for life, being not altogether free from the languishing ill of Heresies.
With this grievous disease the Church is sorely smitten At this time, and Laboureth for life, being not altogether free from the languishing ill of Heresies.
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This is the cough of the Lungs, a griefe very dangerous to the Patient, the poore distressed Spouse of Christ: but God the Physician wil turne the wind, neuer doubt it, that it may be cured.
This is the cough of the Lungs, a grief very dangerous to the Patient, the poor distressed Spouse of christ: but God the physician will turn the wind, never doubt it, that it may be cured.
What can they doe more then God permitteth them to doe for the good of his Church and Chosen people? He that said of that great Assyrian Tyrant, I will put my hooke in thy nose,
What can they do more then God permitteth them to do for the good of his Church and Chosen people? He that said of that great assyrian Tyrant, I will put my hook in thy nose,
First, a purgation by a fiery tryall, of some particular places, where the glorious Gospell of our Lord and Sauiour Christ hath been prophaned by Heresies, by Schismes, or by licencious liuing.
First, a purgation by a fiery trial, of Some particular places, where the glorious Gospel of our Lord and Saviour christ hath been Profaned by Heresies, by Schisms, or by licentious living.
And in this case, when I behold the bruised face of our neighbour Churches, States and Kingdomes, being not able to giue a reason of the present misery, I am compelled to admire with the Apostle, saying, How vnsearchable are his Iudgements,
And in this case, when I behold the Bruised face of our neighbour Churches, States and Kingdoms, being not able to give a reason of the present misery, I am compelled to admire with the Apostle, saying, How unsearchable Are his Judgments,
that his Garden may be fruitfull, he doth water it with blood. Sanguine fundata est Ecclesia, sanguine creuit, Sanguine succreuit, sanguine finis erit.
that his Garden may be fruitful, he does water it with blood. Sanguine found est Ecclesia, sanguine Crevit, Sanguine succrevit, sanguine finis erit.
Who knowes not that the Church was founded in blood, the blood of the righteous Abel? that it had her increase in blood, the blood of the Prophets? that it had her fulnesse of strength in blood, the blood of the Redeemer? and that it shall end in blood, the blood of the Martyrs? If therefore now at last a veine bee opened,
Who knows not that the Church was founded in blood, the blood of the righteous Abel? that it had her increase in blood, the blood of the prophets? that it had her fullness of strength in blood, the blood of the Redeemer? and that it shall end in blood, the blood of the Martyrs? If Therefore now At last a vein be opened,
and the Church doth bleed, after so many bloody battels, after so many grieuous persecutions, shall we at length stand amazed? To what end haue the Apostles of our Lord prepared vs vpon a resolution, saying, that all that will liue godly in Christ Iesus, shall suffer persecutions, but that we should bee ready alwayes to lay downe our neckes to the blowes of tyrants,
and the Church does bleed, After so many bloody battles, After so many grievous persecutions, shall we At length stand amazed? To what end have the Apostles of our Lord prepared us upon a resolution, saying, that all that will live godly in christ Iesus, shall suffer persecutions, but that we should be ready always to lay down our necks to the blows of Tyrants,
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for what greater honour to a Christian, then to suffer for that blessed Name by which he is redeemed ▪ It was ioy to the Apostles, that they were accounted worthie to suffer for the name of Christ.
for what greater honour to a Christian, then to suffer for that blessed Name by which he is redeemed ▪ It was joy to the Apostles, that they were accounted worthy to suffer for the name of christ.
in the middest of these troublesome dayes, as fellow-feeling members of that mysticall Body, of which Christ our Sauiour is the Head, we rest constant and confident vpon that propheticall resolution:
in the midst of these troublesome days, as fellow-feeling members of that mystical Body, of which christ our Saviour is the Head, we rest constant and confident upon that prophetical resolution:
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The Citie of God is his Church, watred with the streames of the blood of the Redeemer, that Fountaine opened to the house of Dauid, and to the inhabitants of Hierusalem, for sinne, and for vncleannesse.
The city of God is his Church, watered with the streams of the blood of the Redeemer, that Fountain opened to the house of David, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin, and for uncleanness.
Seeing therefore that he hath taken vs into his protection, built vs on himselfe, watered vs with his blood, it is enough for vs to commend our selues to his prouidence,
Seeing Therefore that he hath taken us into his protection, built us on himself, watered us with his blood, it is enough for us to commend our selves to his providence,
and to rest confident, that (because we haue him for our Rock) Quatiat licèt Orbem tumultus, terrá { que } sedibus Conuulsa, montium ruinis Arctet aquas pelagi frementis;
and to rest confident, that (Because we have him for our Rock) Quatiat licèt Orbem tumultus, terrá { que } sedibus Conuulsa, montium ruinis Arctet Aquas pelagi frementis;
Secondly, of the second proposition, (viz.) the Church is built vpon Christ the Rocke. Rainolds Conf. Hart. c. 2. diuis 1. Lex. Graec. ad sacri appar. instruct. reg. b••lior. Tom. 6. Thomas. voce petra. Illyr. voce petra.
Secondly, of the second proposition, (viz.) the Church is built upon christ the Rock. Reynolds Confutation Hart. c. 2. Divis 1. Lex. Greek ad sacri appear. instruct. reg. b••lior. Tom. 6. Thomas. voce Petra. Illyria. voce Petra.
August. de verb. dom. Ser. 13. Greg. Nyssen. in testim. de Trinn. Cont. Iudaeos. Cyryl. de Trinit. lib. 4. Chrysost. in Mat. Hom. 55. Amb. in Epist. ad Ephes. cap. 2. Hill•r de Trint. lib. 2. & 6. Bed. in 1 Cor: cap. 1.
August. de verb. dom. Ser. 13. Greg. Nyssen. in Testim. de Trinn. Cont. Jews. Cyryl. de Trinity. lib. 4. Chrysostom in Mathew Hom. 55. Ambassadors in Epistle ad Ephesians cap. 2. Hill•r de Trint. lib. 2. & 6. Bed in 1 Cor: cap. 1.
Orig. in Mat. tract. 1. Chrysost. cont. gent. quod Christus est Deus. Greg. in 5. Psal. poenitent. Theophil. in Mat. 16. Hier. & Raban. Com. in Mat. 16. Raynold. Confer. cap. 7. diuis. 8. Cypr. ad Donat. Epist. 2.
Origin in Mathew tract. 1. Chrysostom contentedly. gent. quod Christus est Deus. Greg. in 5. Psalm penitent. Theophilus. in Mathew 16. Hier. & Raban. Come in Mathew 16. Raynold. Confer. cap. 7. Divis. 8. Cyprus and Donat. Epistle 2.
