There is a great threat against those who regard not the workes of God, Because they regard not the workes of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, hee shall destroy them and not build them up, Psal. 28. 5. That such a curse may not befall us for our regardlesnesse of this worke of the Lord in this dreadfull stormy wind, I have chose this Scripture;
There is a great threat against those who regard not the works of God, Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them and not built them up, Psalm 28. 5. That such a curse may not befall us for our regardlessness of this work of the Lord in this dreadful stormy wind, I have chosen this Scripture;
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that as Job heard the Lord speaking out of the whirle-wind, so you this day by this Scripture may heare the Lord speaking to you out of that stormy tempestuous wind, that but yesterday was so terrible to you:
that as Job herd the Lord speaking out of the whirlwind, so you this day by this Scripture may hear the Lord speaking to you out of that stormy tempestuous wind, that but yesterday was so terrible to you:
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the wayes of God towards man, being the most glorious above that they are towards any of his other workes, towards him his name indeede is excellent above the earth or heavens;
the ways of God towards man, being the most glorious above that they Are towards any of his other works, towards him his name indeed is excellent above the earth or heavens;
God will have active and passive praises from man, and amongst men above all from his owne people, his Church whom hee hath chosen to be a people neere unto him, the high praises of God are to be in their mouthes, Psal. 49. 6. They are not onely to rejoyce in their God,
God will have active and passive praises from man, and among men above all from his own people, his Church whom he hath chosen to be a people near unto him, the high praises of God Are to be in their mouths, Psalm 49. 6. They Are not only to rejoice in their God,
God is their glory, Psal. 3. 3. Thou art my glory and the lifter up of my head, and thus God and his people glory one in another, every where the Name of God is great,
God is their glory, Psalm 3. 3. Thou art my glory and the lifter up of my head, and thus God and his people glory one in Another, every where the Name of God is great,
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but God is knowne in Judah, and his Name is great in Israel, Psal. 76. In his Temple every man speakes of his glory, Psal. 29. 9. wherefore to him be glory in the Church, Eph. 3. 21. The glory that God hath from his people, from his Church, is another manner of glory then hee hath from all the world besides;
but God is known in Judah, and his Name is great in Israel, Psalm 76. In his Temple every man speaks of his glory, Psalm 29. 9. Wherefore to him be glory in the Church, Ephesians 3. 21. The glory that God hath from his people, from his Church, is Another manner of glory then he hath from all the world beside;
Our subject then, at this time, is the praise of God in one of his great workes of Nature, the worke of God in the wind, the stormy wind fulfilling his word.
Our Subject then, At this time, is the praise of God in one of his great works of Nature, the work of God in the wind, the stormy wind fulfilling his word.
the word is sometimes used for a whirl-wind, Dan. 11. 40. The Wind, especially when it is in its strength tempestuous and stormy, hath much in it to set out the glory of God.
the word is sometime used for a whirlwind, Dan. 11. 40. The Wind, especially when it is in its strength tempestuous and stormy, hath much in it to Set out the glory of God.
and therefore the glory of it is peculiar to him, hee it is that is to bee acknovvledged in it, vvee are to rise higher then the naturall causes of it.
and Therefore the glory of it is peculiar to him, he it is that is to be acknowledged in it, we Are to rise higher then the natural Causes of it.
It is said of the earth, that God hath given it to the children of men, Psal. 15. 16. but he keepes the propriety of the Windes in his ovvne hand, they move in the Heavens,
It is said of the earth, that God hath given it to the children of men, Psalm 15. 16. but he keeps the propriety of the Winds in his own hand, they move in the Heavens,
3 Hee is said to walke upon the wings of the Wind, Psal. 104. 3. and this is made one expression wherein God appeares very great, clothed with honour and Majesty.
3 He is said to walk upon the wings of the Wind, Psalm 104. 3. and this is made one expression wherein God appears very great, clothed with honour and Majesty.
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4. God is said to ride upon the wings of the Wind, 2 Sam. 22. 11. and to flye upon the wings of the Wind, Psal. 18. 10. this is spoken after the manner of men, to shew his glorying in this creature,
4. God is said to ride upon the wings of the Wind, 2 Sam. 22. 11. and to fly upon the wings of the Wind, Psalm 18. 10. this is spoken After the manner of men, to show his glorying in this creature,
Besides, he is said to ride upon the Cherub, alluding unto the Arke of the Covenant, where Gods speciall presence with his people in covenant with him was, where there were two Cherubins covering the Mercy seat, which was the place where God promised to meet with his people,
Beside, he is said to ride upon the Cherub, alluding unto the Ark of the Covenant, where God's special presence with his people in Covenant with him was, where there were two Cherubim covering the Mercy seat, which was the place where God promised to meet with his people,
and to commune with them, Exod. 25. 20, 21, 22. So that this expression here in the Psalme is to declare, that that God which appeares so glorious in the Wind, is the same God that sits upon the Cherubins upon the Mercy-seate, that God that is in covenant with his people to be their God,
and to commune with them, Exod 25. 20, 21, 22. So that this expression Here in the Psalm is to declare, that that God which appears so glorious in the Wind, is the same God that sits upon the Cherubim upon the Mercy-seat, that God that is in Covenant with his people to be their God,
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others can see and acknowledge God to bee the supreme cause of it, but those who are godly, should looke upon God as their God betweene the Cherubins upon the Mercy-seate;
Others can see and acknowledge God to be the supreme cause of it, but those who Are godly, should look upon God as their God between the Cherubim upon the Mercy-seat;
and to flye upon the wings of the Wind, to shew the readinesse and the swiftnesse of Gods working for the helpe of his people, he rides upon his chariot,
and to fly upon the wings of the Wind, to show the readiness and the swiftness of God's working for the help of his people, he rides upon his chariot,
for what is more uncapable of holding then the Wind? yet so powerfull and mighty is the hand of God, that hee holds the Winds themselves as it were in his fist.
for what is more uncapable of holding then the Wind? yet so powerful and mighty is the hand of God, that he holds the Winds themselves as it were in his fist.
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6. He brings the Winds out of his treasuries, Psal. 135. 7. He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth, hee maketh Lightning for the Raine, hee bringeth the Wind out of his Treasuries:
6. He brings the Winds out of his treasuries, Psalm 135. 7. He Causes the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth, he makes Lightning for the Rain, he brings the Wind out of his Treasuries:
Job 38. 22. Hast thou seene the treasures of the snow, or hast thou seene the treasures of the haile which I have reserved against the time of trouble? The Lord promises in the 28. of Deut. 22. to them that obey him, to open unto them his good treasure;
Job 38. 22. Hast thou seen the treasures of the snow, or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail which I have reserved against the time of trouble? The Lord promises in the 28. of Deuteronomy 22. to them that obey him, to open unto them his good treasure;
7. God weighes the Winds, Job 28. 5. He makes a weight for the Winds, this is made a speciall evidence of Gods propriety, in understanding the way of wisdome,
7. God weighs the Winds, Job 28. 5. He makes a weight for the Winds, this is made a special evidence of God's propriety, in understanding the Way of Wisdom,
but though men, neither living nor dead, know what true Wisdome is, yet God understandeth the way thereof, vers. 23. How doth that appeare, that only true Wisdome dwels with God? amongst other things this is one speciall, hee maketh a weight for the winds, that is, either by ordering them in a just proportion, that there shall not bee the least particle of them spent further then may serve his purpose;
but though men, neither living nor dead, know what true Wisdom is, yet God understands the Way thereof, vers. 23. How does that appear, that only true Wisdom dwells with God? among other things this is one special, he makes a weight for the winds, that is, either by ordering them in a just proportion, that there shall not be the least particle of them spent further then may serve his purpose;
But the Apostle in the first of the Hebrewes quotes this Scripture, and applies it to the Angels, vers. 7. And of the Angels he saith, he maketh his Angels spirits,
But the Apostle in the First of the Hebrews quotes this Scripture, and Applies it to the Angels, vers. 7. And of the Angels he Says, he makes his Angels spirits,
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to this, Calvin upon the 104. Psalme, justifying the former interpretation, ansvvers, It is not the intent of the Apostle to expound the meaning of the Prophet,
to this, calvin upon the 104. Psalm, justifying the former Interpretation, answers, It is not the intent of the Apostle to expound the meaning of the Prophet,
Job. 38. 5. speaking of Gods creating the earth, hee hath this expression, Who hath stretched out the line therof? The Greeke Translators translate the word sound, which word the Apostle also useth, quoting this place, Rom. 18. 18. And further,
Job. 38. 5. speaking of God's creating the earth, he hath this expression, Who hath stretched out the line thereof? The Greek Translators translate the word found, which word the Apostle also uses, quoting this place, Rom. 18. 18. And further,
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whereas it is said, their words to the end of the World, is meant those testifications that the frame of the Heavens have, together with their course and order, to witnesse to the world the glory of God in them, whereby they doe,
whereas it is said, their words to the end of the World, is meant those testifications that the frame of the Heavens have, together with their course and order, to witness to the world the glory of God in them, whereby they do,
Now the Apostle in the 10. to the Rom applies this place to the preaching of the Gospel by the Apostles that were sent out, he brings it to shew that unbeleevers could have no excuse for their unbeleefe:
Now the Apostle in the 10. to the Rom Applies this place to the preaching of the Gospel by the Apostles that were sent out, he brings it to show that unbelievers could have no excuse for their unbelief:
and happy are wee, if wee have that care and skill, that may finde out what their message is, what the meaning of God in them is, that they may never returne without doing the worke for which they were sent,
and happy Are we, if we have that care and skill, that may find out what their message is, what the meaning of God in them is, that they may never return without doing the work for which they were sent,
10. Christ makes use of this creature, in setting out the freenesse of Gods grace in the great worke of Regeneration, Joh. 3. 8. The Wind bloweth where it listeth,
10. christ makes use of this creature, in setting out the freeness of God's grace in the great work of Regeneration, John 3. 8. The Wind blows where it lists,
yet if God blesseth this his Word added to it, there may be some worke of the Holy Ghost upon the hearts of some, not onely at this time, but occasioned by this thing;
yet if God Blesses this his Word added to it, there may be Some work of the Holy Ghost upon the hearts of Some, not only At this time, but occasioned by this thing;
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and are beaten back, as that mountaine Olympus, where the footsteps of ashes strowed abide from yeere to yeere, vapors thickned are clouds, vapors in the clouds rowling when they are heat incensed and break forth they are lightning,
and Are beaten back, as that mountain Olympus, where the footsteps of Ashes strowed abide from year to year, vapours thickened Are Clouds, vapours in the Clouds rolling when they Are heat incensed and break forth they Are lightning,
This is his complaint, much more cause have wee to take up this complaint against Christians, who have other manner of motives to provoke them to take paines to finde out the glory of God in the creature,
This is his complaint, much more cause have we to take up this complaint against Christians, who have other manner of motives to provoke them to take pains to find out the glory of God in the creature,
then Heathens could have, and if wee labour to see God in his creatures, so as to give glory to him, to feare him, to magnifie him, there is another manner of reward that we may expect,
then heathens could have, and if we labour to see God in his creatures, so as to give glory to him, to Fear him, to magnify him, there is Another manner of reward that we may expect,
how calme and still is the ayre for the present, and how suddenly doe the Winds arise, Psal. 107. 25. Hee raiseth the stormy Wind. Our Saviour saith, Joh. 3. They blow where they list, no man knowes whence they come, nor whither they goe:
how Cam and still is the air for the present, and how suddenly do the Winds arise, Psalm 107. 25. He Raiseth the stormy Wind. Our Saviour Says, John 3. They blow where they list, no man knows whence they come, nor whither they go:
We see the Winds arise many times when there are no clouds to beat backe any vapors by the thicknesse and coldnesse of them, the second causes that God uses in this, are hidden from us onely, wee are sure of the supreme cause, it is hee that raiseth the stormy Wind.
We see the Winds arise many times when there Are no Clouds to beatrice back any vapours by the thickness and coldness of them, the second Causes that God uses in this, Are hidden from us only, we Are sure of the supreme cause, it is he that Raiseth the stormy Wind.
This is the hand of God, whereby hee overturneth the Mountaines by the rootes, of which Job speakes, Chap. 28. 9. This is that voyce of the Lord that breaketh the Cedars,
This is the hand of God, whereby he overturneth the Mountains by the roots, of which Job speaks, Chap. 28. 9. This is that voice of the Lord that breaks the Cedars,
This is the voyce of the Lord that shaketh the Wildernesse, of which the Psalmist speakes, Psal. 29. 5, 8. Sabellicus an Historian tells of many thousands of Cambyses his Souldiers, being at dinner in a sandy place, of a sudden a tempest arose and covered them over with sand and choaked them, that they perished.
This is the voice of the Lord that shakes the Wilderness, of which the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 29. 5, 8. Sabellicus an Historian tells of many thousands of Cambyses his Soldiers, being At dinner in a sandy place, of a sudden a tempest arose and covered them over with sand and choked them, that they perished.
The waters are called the mighty waters, and yet what is weaker then water, but much congregated hath a mighty force, that carries with it as much majesty almost as any creature whatsoever;
The waters Are called the mighty waters, and yet what is Weaker then water, but much congregated hath a mighty force, that carries with it as much majesty almost as any creature whatsoever;
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and many times in hot countries, because the earth is more open, and the Sun having power to draw up more grosse earthy vapors, there are mighty tempestuous Winds, exceeding strong whirle-winds, according to that, Job 37. 11. Out of the South commeth the whirle-wind, the southerne parts are hot.
and many times in hight countries, Because the earth is more open, and the Sun having power to draw up more gross earthy vapours, there Are mighty tempestuous Winds, exceeding strong whirlwinds, according to that, Job 37. 11. Out of the South comes the whirlwind, the southern parts Are hight.
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It hath its various circuits appointed by God which way it shall turne, although their motion seemes exceeding unsteady and changeable, up and downe without any certaine rule, yet they observe their circuits wherein they runne their compasse, as God appoints them:
It hath its various circuits appointed by God which Way it shall turn, although their motion seems exceeding unsteady and changeable, up and down without any certain Rule, yet they observe their circuits wherein they run their compass, as God appoints them:
as hee sayes, De Caesare majore, it was wont to bee said of him, and hee brings in Livy for an Author, that it was uncertaine whether it had beene more profitable for the Common-wealth that ever he was borne,
as he Says, De Caesar Major, it was wont to be said of him, and he brings in Livy for an Author, that it was uncertain whither it had been more profitable for the Commonwealth that ever he was born,
1. For purging the ayre, much infection of the ayre is driven away by them, the ayre is cleansed and kept sweet with the motions of thē, which otherwise would corrupt as the standing Waters do;
1. For purging the air, much infection of the air is driven away by them, the air is cleansed and kept sweet with the motions of them, which otherwise would corrupt as the standing Waters do;
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2. For the scattering of the clouds here and there, up and downe ▪ in the World, by them God shakes as it were his Waterpots, by which he waters the Garden of the Earth,
2. For the scattering of the Clouds Here and there, up and down ▪ in the World, by them God shakes as it were his Waterpots, by which he waters the Garden of the Earth,
In the 28. of Esa. from the 24. v ▪ to the end, the Lord challenges to himself the glory of teaching the Plow-man the art of plowing the ground and threshing out the corne;
In the 28. of Isaiah from the 24. v ▪ to the end, the Lord challenges to himself the glory of teaching the Plowman the art of plowing the ground and threshing out the corn;
his God, saith the Text, vers. 26. doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him, and vers. 29 ▪ This also commeth forth from the Lord of Hosts, which is wonderfull in councell, and excellent in working.
his God, Says the Text, vers. 26. does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him, and vers. 29 ▪ This also comes forth from the Lord of Hosts, which is wonderful in council, and excellent in working.
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and excellent in working of this, how much more is that excellent Art of Navigation, whereby men come even to subdue the Seas to themselves, to finde out and draw forth the riches of them, whereby they passe up and downe over the whole World, to see the wayes of God,
and excellent in working of this, how much more is that excellent Art of Navigation, whereby men come even to subdue the Seas to themselves, to find out and draw forth the riches of them, whereby they pass up and down over the Whole World, to see the ways of God,
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but what were mans skill or industry therein, if God did not further it by the use of the Winds, the worke of God is very observable in these two workes of Nature:
but what were men skill or industry therein, if God did not further it by the use of the Winds, the work of God is very observable in these two works of Nature:
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when Christ rebuked the Winds, and bad them be still, Mark. 4. 39. The Wind ceased, and there was a great calme, Isa. 27. 8. Hee stayeth the rough Wind:
when christ rebuked the Winds, and bade them be still, Mark. 4. 39. The Wind ceased, and there was a great Cam, Isaiah 27. 8. He stays the rough Wind:
or the consuming of those vapors they meet with that kept them From falling or constringing the earth that no more arise: something there is in these:
or the consuming of those vapours they meet with that kept them From falling or constringing the earth that no more arise: something there is in these:
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but let God still bee praised, and have the glory above these: For Application first, If God be so glorious in this creature, hence those are justly rebuked, who heare,
but let God still be praised, and have the glory above these: For Application First, If God be so glorious in this creature, hence those Are justly rebuked, who hear,
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and feele, yea and see in the effect of it so much of God, and yet doe not give him the glory of it, they doe not praise him in the stormy Wind, they can speake of it,
and feel, yea and see in the Effect of it so much of God, and yet do not give him the glory of it, they do not praise him in the stormy Wind, they can speak of it,
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how their hearts did even shake within them for feare, but not a word of God in all this, they say not in their heart, Let us now feare this God that raiseth, continueth, calmeth these Winds, let us now feare him howsoever heretofore wee did not feare him,
how their hearts did even shake within them for Fear, but not a word of God in all this, they say not in their heart, Let us now Fear this God that Raiseth, Continueth, calmeth these Winds, let us now Fear him howsoever heretofore we did not Fear him,
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when doth there any word come from men, to put one another on to the feare of God upon this? Brethren, God is to bee honoured in the least of his workes, much more in those that have power and majesty in them:
when does there any word come from men, to put one Another on to the Fear of God upon this? Brothers, God is to be honoured in the least of his works, much more in those that have power and majesty in them:
wee take Gods name in vaine, if when he appeares in his great workes, wee adore him not, we feare him not, wee magnifie him not, we praise him not in them:
we take God's name in vain, if when he appears in his great works, we adore him not, we Fear him not, we magnify him not, we praise him not in them:
as it hath no being but by it, so it is not able to stirre without it) but now as for this creature, the stormy Wind, wee know but very little, scarce any thing of the second causes;
as it hath no being but by it, so it is not able to stir without it) but now as for this creature, the stormy Wind, we know but very little, scarce any thing of the second Causes;
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and therefore if God bee not acknowledged and praised in this, in what shall he be acknowledged and praised? workes that are ordinary wee little minde God in them, which is a great evill in us;
and Therefore if God be not acknowledged and praised in this, in what shall he be acknowledged and praised? works that Are ordinary we little mind God in them, which is a great evil in us;
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hence the Lord, because he would be minded by us, hee comes many times in strange and terrible waies to us in his creatures, raising them higher then ordinary, putting more Majesty and terrour in them then ordinary,
hence the Lord, Because he would be minded by us, he comes many times in strange and terrible ways to us in his creatures, raising them higher then ordinary, putting more Majesty and terror in them then ordinary,
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as he hath done in this, and shall he not be magnified and praised in this? It is the lowest honour that wee can give to God, to be moved by such workes, wherein his glory comes apparently and powerfully to sense;
as he hath done in this, and shall he not be magnified and praised in this? It is the lowest honour that we can give to God, to be moved by such works, wherein his glory comes apparently and powerfully to sense;
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yea to that height it might be, were it not so much drowned in sense as it is, there were high and glorious things of God to be seen by it, that might make us fall downe upon our faces and adore him:
yea to that height it might be, were it not so much drowned in sense as it is, there were high and glorious things of God to be seen by it, that might make us fallen down upon our faces and adore him:
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But how great then are the things that appeare to the eye of Faith? those are things to take up the heart indeed, to fill the heart with astonishment, to draw it up with ravishment, to over-power it with the glory and divine lustre of them, to satisfie it with admirable infinite contentment, those are things fit for Angels to pry into,
But how great then Are the things that appear to the eye of Faith? those Are things to take up the heart indeed, to fill the heart with astonishment, to draw it up with ravishment, to overpower it with the glory and divine lustre of them, to satisfy it with admirable infinite contentment, those Are things fit for Angels to pry into,
for by them the Saints are filled with all the fulnesse of God, as the Scripture speakes, Ephes. 3. 19. In those things especially a Christian should be exercised.
for by them the Saints Are filled with all the fullness of God, as the Scripture speaks, Ephesians 3. 19. In those things especially a Christian should be exercised.
The Workes of God have a voyce as well as his Words, as Exod. 4. 8. If they will not hearken to the voyce of the first signe, they will hearken to the voyce of the latter.
The Works of God have a voice as well as his Words, as Exod 4. 8. If they will not harken to the voice of the First Signen, they will harken to the voice of the latter.
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Those who are exercised in the highest things of God, should not neglect these, but they must be spirituall in beholding the glory of God in them, in a higher way then others are or can be, they should fill their hearts with spirituall Meditations raised from them, they should looke upon the power and glory of God in them,
Those who Are exercised in the highest things of God, should not neglect these, but they must be spiritual in beholding the glory of God in them, in a higher Way then Others Are or can be, they should fill their hearts with spiritual Meditations raised from them, they should look upon the power and glory of God in them,
and amongst other subjects of his praises, vers. 7. he instances in this, Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an East wind, and his conclusion is this, God is our God for ever and ever.
and among other subject's of his praises, vers. 7. he instances in this, Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an East wind, and his conclusion is this, God is our God for ever and ever.
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O Lord how art thou cloathed with glory and Majesty, who would not feare and tremble before such a God as thou art? The voyce of the Lord shaketh the Wildernesse, Psal. 29. 9. that is, the wilde beasts of the Wildernesse,
Oh Lord how art thou clothed with glory and Majesty, who would not Fear and tremble before such a God as thou art? The voice of the Lord shakes the Wilderness, Psalm 29. 9. that is, the wild beasts of the Wilderness,
shall our hearts be more hard and stupid then the hearts of those wild and savage beasts in the Wildernesse? It shaketh the most lofty Cedars, what are our spirits? how loftie? how hardned with pride and folly,
shall our hearts be more hard and stupid then the hearts of those wild and savage beasts in the Wilderness? It shakes the most lofty Cedars, what Are our spirits? how lofty? how hardened with pride and folly,
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at what is it that his heart so trembleth? his voyce roareth, hee thundreth with the voyce of his excellencie, vers. 4. God thundreth marvellously with his voyce, great things doth he which wee cannot comprehend, vers. 5. Out of the South commeth the whirle-wind, vers. 9. The Wind passeth and cleanseth, vers. 21. Wherefore upon this great worke of God, together with others, he concludes, vers. 22. With God is terrible Majesty, touching the Almighty we cannot finde him out.
At what is it that his heart so Trembleth? his voice roareth, he Thundereth with the voice of his excellency, vers. 4. God Thundereth marvellously with his voice, great things does he which we cannot comprehend, vers. 5. Out of the South comes the whirlwind, vers. 9. The Wind passes and Cleanseth, vers. 21. Wherefore upon this great work of God, together with Others, he concludes, vers. 22. With God is terrible Majesty, touching the Almighty we cannot find him out.
Hee is excellent in power, vers. 23. Men doe therefore feare him, vers. 24. It is a time now indeed to feare the Lord, to lye down with low humbled trembling hearts before him;
He is excellent in power, vers. 23. Men do Therefore Fear him, vers. 24. It is a time now indeed to Fear the Lord, to lie down with low humbled trembling hearts before him;
and put them to trouble and danger, they vex and rage against the Winds, when the Winds cause Seas to rage, their hearts are in as great a rage as the Seas, swearing and cursing most dreadfully in this their rage, their cursed hearts some out their filth, according to that description of the wicked, which we have, Isa. 57. 20, 21. the wicked are like the troubled Sea,
and put them to trouble and danger, they vex and rage against the Winds, when the Winds cause Seas to rage, their hearts Are in as great a rage as the Seas, swearing and cursing most dreadfully in this their rage, their cursed hearts Some out their filth, according to that description of the wicked, which we have, Isaiah 57. 20, 21. the wicked Are like the troubled Sea,
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I have read of a people in Africa, who being troubled with strong Winds, driving heaps of sands upon their fields and dwelling places, they gathered an Army to fight against them,
I have read of a people in Africa, who being troubled with strong Winds, driving heaps of sands upon their fields and Dwelling places, they gathered an Army to fight against them,
3. Let us upon this labour to purge our hearts, and keep them cleansed from guilt, that the terrours of God, in this and other of his workes, may not overwhelme them and sinke them.
3. Let us upon this labour to purge our hearts, and keep them cleansed from guilt, that the terrors of God, in this and other of his works, may not overwhelm them and sink them.
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if there were no guilt within in our hearts (although they would be moved with reverence of God in his great workes) yet all the tempests in the World could not shake them with any such terrour,
if there were no guilt within in our hearts (although they would be moved with Reverence of God in his great works) yet all the tempests in the World could not shake them with any such terror,
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as to hinder their comfort, peace, their sweet rest and repose in God, yea they would rather rejoyce the heart, they would raise it to blesse it selfe in this God,
as to hinder their Comfort, peace, their sweet rest and repose in God, yea they would rather rejoice the heart, they would raise it to bless it self in this God,
were it not for vapors, for Wind got into the earth, all stormes and tempestuous Winds without, would never make an earthquake were our spirits cleare within:
were it not for vapours, for Wind god into the earth, all storms and tempestuous Winds without, would never make an earthquake were our spirits clear within:
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thus spirituall hearts who converse much with God, and keep themselves up on high, they are not terrified with such things as fill the hearts of others with amazing terrors:
thus spiritual hearts who converse much with God, and keep themselves up on high, they Are not terrified with such things as fill the hearts of Others with amazing terrors:
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there went up a smoake out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured, hee did flye upon the wings of the wind, his thick clouds passed, haile-stones and coales of fire.
there went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his Mouth devoured, he did fly upon the wings of the wind, his thick Clouds passed, hailstones and coals of fire.
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The Lord thundered in the Heavens, and the highest gave his voyce, &c. Yet observe, vers. 16. David drawes comfort out of all this, He sent from above, he tooke me, he drew me out of many waters.
The Lord thundered in the Heavens, and the highest gave his voice, etc. Yet observe, vers. 16. David draws Comfort out of all this, He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
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4. Give glory to God in blessing his Name for deliverance from those fearefull judgements that hee makes tempestuous Winds and stormes the executioners of upon many others;
4. Give glory to God in blessing his Name for deliverance from those fearful Judgments that he makes tempestuous Winds and storms the executioners of upon many Others;
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and if you had beene cast away, then where had you beene now, it may bee from those dreadfull waters you might have sunke into the lake of unquenchable fire, you might have beene swallowed up of that infinit ocean of Gods eternal wrath,
and if you had been cast away, then where had you been now, it may be from those dreadful waters you might have sunk into the lake of unquenchable fire, you might have been swallowed up of that infinite Ocean of God's Eternal wrath,
but what could your prayers doe, who wert, and it may be still art, a prophane wretched creature, the course of whose life is a way of enmity against the great God of the whole World?
but what could your Prayers do, who Wertenberg, and it may be still art, a profane wretched creature, the course of whose life is a Way of enmity against the great God of the Whole World?
It is reported of Bias the Philosopher, who sayling among a company of rude Mariners, they being in danger by a storme, the Mariners fell on praying and crying out to their gods.
It is reported of Bias the Philosopher, who sailing among a company of rude Mariners, they being in danger by a storm, the Mariners fell on praying and crying out to their God's.
but how should that prayer be accepted that comes out of that mouth, out of which so many oathes came a while since, which is defiled with so many blasphemies,
but how should that prayer be accepted that comes out of that Mouth, out of which so many Oaths Come a while since, which is defiled with so many Blasphemies,
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and not yet purged by repentance? wherfore whensoever thou hast been delivered, and others have perished, admire at the free grace of God towards thee, give him the glory of it,
and not yet purged by Repentance? Wherefore whensoever thou hast been Delivered, and Others have perished, admire At the free grace of God towards thee, give him the glory of it,
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We reade, 1 Sam. 7. 9, 10. when Samuel offered to God but a sucking Lambe, presently a grievous storme arose, The Lord thundred with thunder upon the Philistines:
We read, 1 Sam. 7. 9, 10. when Samuel offered to God but a sucking Lamb, presently a grievous storm arose, The Lord thundered with thunder upon the philistines:
then the Angel tooke the censer and filled it with the fire of the Altar, and cast it into the earth, and there were voyces, and thundrings, and lightnings.
then the Angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the Altar, and cast it into the earth, and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings.
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We have a famous story of the power of the prayers of the Christian Souldiers in Marcus Aurelius his Army, recorded by Eusebius, who praying to God in time of great drought,
We have a famous story of the power of the Prayers of the Christian Soldiers in Marcus Aurelius his Army, recorded by Eusebius, who praying to God in time of great drought,
6. Consider if stormes and tempests in the aire be so terrible, what then are the stormes and tempests of Gods anger in the execution of dreadfull judgements upon Nations and Kingdomes,
6. Consider if storms and tempests in the air be so terrible, what then Are the storms and tempests of God's anger in the execution of dreadful Judgments upon nations and Kingdoms,
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These have the promise of God to be a place of refuge, a covert from storme, Isai. 4. 6. These are the chambers that God now calls his Saints into, Isa. 26. 20. Come my people, enter into your chambers, shut your doores about you, hide your selvss as it were for a little moment, untill the indignation be overpast;
These have the promise of God to be a place of refuge, a covert from storm, Isaiah 4. 6. These Are the chambers that God now calls his Saints into, Isaiah 26. 20. Come my people, enter into your chambers, shut your doors about you, hide your selvss as it were for a little moment, until the Indignation be overpast;
and especially when the hearts of men are most swelling with pride. Mariners observe, that usually before great tempests there are great swellings at Sea;
and especially when the hearts of men Are most swelling with pride. Mariners observe, that usually before great tempests there Are great swellings At Sea;
it is so usually before great Conscience-tempests, the more swelling any wicked mans heart is the neerer, the more dreadfull is the tempest like to be.
it is so usually before great Conscience-tempests, the more swelling any wicked men heart is the nearer, the more dreadful is the tempest like to be.
but the wrath of an infinite God in the Conscience shall shake and rend your hearts, the terrors of the Lord following you will cause another manner of rage in the heart,
but the wrath of an infinite God in the Conscience shall shake and rend your hearts, the terrors of the Lord following you will cause Another manner of rage in the heart,
were you ever strucke with feare when you have seen the huge flouds of waters rowling and ranging in the Seas, being driven by mighty winds? what fear then will possesse your hearts,
were you ever struck with Fear when you have seen the huge floods of waters rolling and ranging in the Seas, being driven by mighty winds? what Fear then will possess your hearts,
when you shall see the flouds of ungodnesse comes in upon you, how will the terrors even of Hell then compasse you about? it is an expression of David, Psal. 18. 4, 5. The sorrowes of death compassed mee,
when you shall see the floods of ungodnesse comes in upon you, how will the terrors even of Hell then compass you about? it is an expression of David, Psalm 18. 4, 5. The sorrows of death compassed me,
So Arias Montanus turnes it, howsoever hee may meane of ungodly men, yet the word bearing the other reading, we may also apply it to the ungodlinesse of men,
So Arias Montanus turns it, howsoever he may mean of ungodly men, yet the word bearing the other reading, we may also apply it to the ungodliness of men,
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Wee read, Exod. 9. 20. when God threatned to send upon Egypt a fearefull storme of haile, those who feared the Word of the Lord, made their servants and Cattle to flee into their houses;
we read, Exod 9. 20. when God threatened to send upon Egypt a fearful storm of hail, those who feared the Word of the Lord, made their Servants and Cattle to flee into their houses;
so this day you heare from the Lord a storme threatned, let every soule that feareth the Word of the Lord seeke to flee into a shelter, there is no other shelter that can keepe it off,
so this day you hear from the Lord a storm threatened, let every soul that fears the Word of the Lord seek to flee into a shelter, there is no other shelter that can keep it off,
when he shall appeare in all his power, in all his wrath, his Iustice and holinesse, what shall the glory of the great God be hereafter, of which the Scripture speaks so much? when he shall cloath himselfe in glory and majesty, in the full brightnesse of them,
when he shall appear in all his power, in all his wrath, his justice and holiness, what shall the glory of the great God be hereafter, of which the Scripture speaks so much? when he shall cloth himself in glory and majesty, in the full brightness of them,
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and the great and mighty men shall hide themselves in the Dennes, and in the Rockes and Mountaines, Revel. 6 ▪ 13, 14, 15. A stormy Wind that shakes off the fruit of trees here, wee account great,
and the great and mighty men shall hide themselves in the Dens, and in the Rocks and Mountains, Revel. 6 ▪ 13, 14, 15. A stormy Wind that shakes off the fruit of trees Here, we account great,
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God hath given to the reasonable creature to search out the causes of things, wee must take heed we doe not stay •ill wee arise to the supreme, the highest cause.
God hath given to the reasonable creature to search out the Causes of things, we must take heed we do not stay •ill we arise to the supreme, the highest cause.
that which is said of the clouds driven about by the Winds, is also true of the Winds themselves, Job 37. 13. He causeth it to come whether for correction or for mercy;
that which is said of the Clouds driven about by the Winds, is also true of the Winds themselves, Job 37. 13. He Causes it to come whither for correction or for mercy;
howsoever thou prizest it at a low rate, and art not willing to lose a base lust, the least outward advantage for the Word, God will shake the Heavens and Earth for the fulfilling his Word;
howsoever thou prizest it At a low rate, and art not willing to loose a base lust, the least outward advantage for the Word, God will shake the Heavens and Earth for the fulfilling his Word;
Gods worke is honourable and glorious, Psal. 111. 3. But his Word is in a speciall manner, the very glasse of his holinesse and glory, in which we behold his glory with open face,
God's work is honourable and glorious, Psalm 111. 3. But his Word is in a special manner, the very glass of his holiness and glory, in which we behold his glory with open face,
and so as we are changed into the same image from glory to glory, 2 Cor. 3. 18. and if Gods name be more in his word then in his works, a gracious heart will see God more there,
and so as we Are changed into the same image from glory to glory, 2 Cor. 3. 18. and if God's name be more in his word then in his works, a gracious heart will see God more there,
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because the Text faith, God was there; although the voyce was a still voyce, yet because God was there more then in the other, therefore Eliah feared more;
Because the Text faith, God was there; although the voice was a still voice, yet Because God was there more then in the other, Therefore Elijah feared more;
this place of Scripture is abused by many who bring it against Ministers preaching the Law in a zealous manner, making God to appeare terrible to sinners;
this place of Scripture is abused by many who bring it against Ministers preaching the Law in a zealous manner, making God to appear terrible to Sinners;
and againe the second time, for fire from Heaven to destroy the second Captaine and his fifty, he ceased not untill the third came in a way of submission;
and again the second time, for fire from Heaven to destroy the second Captain and his fifty, he ceased not until the third Come in a Way of submission;
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Hence let us learne that when any great Winds and Tempests arise, it is not for nothing that they arise, there is some speciall reason that God hath for the raising and continuing of them;
Hence let us Learn that when any great Winds and Tempests arise, it is not for nothing that they arise, there is Some special reason that God hath for the raising and Continuing of them;
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as we know what he did by Gods permission against Job, and when his children were feasting, there came, saith the Text, Job 1. 19. a great Wind and smote the foure corners of the House:
as we know what he did by God's permission against Job, and when his children were feasting, there Come, Says the Text, Job 1. 19. a great Wind and smote the foure corners of the House:
how could one Wind else take the foure corners of the house? Origen thinkes those Winds were onely the Devils themthemselves cluttering about the house,
how could one Wind Else take the foure corners of the house? Origen thinks those Winds were only the Devils themthemselves cluttering about the house,
When God hath some worke to doe for the fulfilling his Word, it were a great shame for any who professe godlinesse, to bee afraid of the Devill in this kinde:
When God hath Some work to do for the fulfilling his Word, it were a great shame for any who profess godliness, to be afraid of the devil in this kind:
what God hath to doe in that proportion he raiseth the Wind, according to that expression you had before, that God had weights for the Wind, adde to this that place, Psal. 78. 50. Hee weighed out a path for his anger; for so are the words:
what God hath to do in that proportion he Raiseth the Wind, according to that expression you had before, that God had weights for the Wind, add to this that place, Psalm 78. 50. He weighed out a path for his anger; for so Are the words:
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how much hee intends to execute, and then he weighs the means, that is the Winds, according to the former expression in Job; just enough for the execution of so much anger and no more,
how much he intends to execute, and then he weighs the means, that is the Winds, according to the former expression in Job; just enough for the execution of so much anger and no more,
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But thus much for the application more generally, but more particularly from these foure considerations of that word they come to fulfil, from the first, the word of his Decree.
But thus much for the application more generally, but more particularly from these foure considerations of that word they come to fulfil, from the First, the word of his decree.
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and art thou he that darest stand out against it, to resist it, to rebell against it? Job 38. 1, 2 ▪ it is said, that God spake to Job out of the whirle-wind,
and art thou he that Darest stand out against it, to resist it, to rebel against it? Job 38. 1, 2 ▪ it is said, that God spoke to Job out of the whirlwind,
as Psal. 29. 5, 6, 7. It breaketh the Cedars, it divideth the flames of fire. What a heart then hast thou that darest, that canst stand out against it?
as Psalm 29. 5, 6, 7. It breaks the Cedars, it divides the flames of fire. What a heart then hast thou that Darest, that Canst stand out against it?
2. Seeing the boisterous Winds obey the word of command, when thou feelest boisterous raging lusts in thy heart, looke up to this God, cry to him to give out a powerfull word of command to still them:
2. Seeing the boisterous Winds obey the word of command, when thou Feel boisterous raging Lustiest in thy heart, look up to this God, cry to him to give out a powerful word of command to still them:
Likewise, O Lord, thou who rulest the raging Sea and tempestuous Winds, and they are still, O that thou wouldest rebuke these raging distempers of my heart, which raise a grievous tempest in my soule, that they may be still.
Likewise, Oh Lord, thou who Rulest the raging Sea and tempestuous Winds, and they Are still, Oh that thou Wouldst rebuke these raging distempers of my heart, which raise a grievous tempest in my soul, that they may be still.
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Chrysostome upon the 8. of Matthew, speaking of those winds that raised tempest upon the Seas, which endangered the Shippe wherein Christ and his Disciples were, makes use of an Allegoricall sense comparing the Ship to the Church,
Chrysostom upon the 8. of Matthew, speaking of those winds that raised tempest upon the Seas, which endangered the Ship wherein christ and his Disciples were, makes use of an Allegorical sense comparing the Ship to the Church,
for such a sinne committed at such a time? if God saith to the winds, goe pursue him, attach him, never cease until my word be fulfilled against him, certainly they will go and will fulfill Gods word to the utmost,
for such a sin committed At such a time? if God Says to the winds, go pursue him, attach him, never cease until my word be fulfilled against him, Certainly they will go and will fulfil God's word to the utmost,
and amongst other meanes this creature is often used for this end. 1 Sam. 3. 12. In that day, saith the Lord, I will performe all the things which I have spoken against Eli. The words are, I will raise up all the words I have spoken against him:
and among other means this creature is often used for this end. 1 Sam. 3. 12. In that day, Says the Lord, I will perform all the things which I have spoken against Eli. The words Are, I will raise up all the words I have spoken against him:
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now the Winds are sent to raise up this word, let it lye never so long, it must rise at the last, all the powers in Heaven and Earth will work to raise it up, rather then it shall alwayes lye thus, it certainly must rise at one time or another,
now the Winds Are sent to raise up this word, let it lie never so long, it must rise At the last, all the Powers in Heaven and Earth will work to raise it up, rather then it shall always lie thus, it Certainly must rise At one time or Another,
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and none of them shall fall to the ground, and amongst other meanes, the mighty Winds are sometimes used by God, to carry the dart of the Word of his threat strongly upon Conscience, to make it sticke fast and to abide untill it fulfills Gods purpose,
and none of them shall fallen to the ground, and among other means, the mighty Winds Are sometime used by God, to carry the dart of the Word of his threat strongly upon Conscience, to make it stick fast and to abide until it fulfils God's purpose,
and bids it fulfill such a threat, where art thou? it is a bold adventure for thee to put out to Sea before thou hast cleared all with God and thine owne Conscience:
and bids it fulfil such a threat, where art thou? it is a bold adventure for thee to put out to Sea before thou hast cleared all with God and thine own Conscience:
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Zebulun was the Mariners Tribe, and his blessing was to rejoyce in his prosperous voyages, in his expectation of them, to rejoyce when hee went out, when hee set to Sea:
Zebulun was the Mariners Tribe, and his blessing was to rejoice in his prosperous voyages, in his expectation of them, to rejoice when he went out, when he Set to Sea:
3. When thou art in any danger in regard of stormy Winds, consider, advise with thy conscience what threat it is, against what sinne of thine the word of the Lord is gone forth, that this stormy Wind comes to fulfill;
3. When thou art in any danger in regard of stormy Winds, Consider, Advice with thy conscience what threat it is, against what sin of thine the word of the Lord is gone forth, that this stormy Wind comes to fulfil;
conscience will tell thee, here is a terrible tempest, and it comes to fulfill the word of the Lord, that word of the Lord that thou hast sleighted, contemned, despised;
conscience will tell thee, Here is a terrible tempest, and it comes to fulfil the word of the Lord, that word of the Lord that thou hast sleighted, contemned, despised;
it cryes out to thee, the word of the Lord, the word that thou heardest such a day, against such a sinne, in such a place, thou hast escaped it all this while, thou thoughtest thy selfe free from it, out of its danger,
it cries out to thee, the word of the Lord, the word that thou heardest such a day, against such a sin, in such a place, thou hast escaped it all this while, thou thoughtest thy self free from it, out of its danger,
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I remember I have read a story, that Hospinian in his History of Jesuites relates of Henricus a Jesuite at Ingolstate, who said in his Sermon, that it was no good signe of a Catholike to joy much in hearing of Sermons,
I Remember I have read a story, that Hospinian in his History of Jesuits relates of Henricus a Jesuit At Ingolstate, who said in his Sermon, that it was no good Signen of a Catholic to joy much in hearing of Sermons,
although for the present it seemes to be hardened as the Rocke, Isa. 63. 6. we read of a threat that their iniquities like the Wind should take men away;
although for the present it seems to be hardened as the Rock, Isaiah 63. 6. we read of a threat that their iniquities like the Wind should take men away;
when the stormy Wind blew so as it endangered those Mariners in the 1 of Jonah, the text saith, They consulted to cast lots, that they might know for whose cause it blew: It is good for thee when thou art in a stormy Wind to consult with thine owne heart, is not this tempest raised against me for my sinne? surely if thou wouldest aske the question to thine owne heart,
when the stormy Wind blew so as it endangered those Mariners in the 1 of Jonah, the text Says, They consulted to cast lots, that they might know for whose cause it blue: It is good for thee when thou art in a stormy Wind to consult with thine own heart, is not this tempest raised against me for my sin? surely if thou Wouldst ask the question to thine own heart,
4. If ever you have escaped dangerous Tempests, learne for ever to have higher thoughts of the Word of the Lord then you have had, to reverence it, to humble thy soule before it, to obey it:
4. If ever you have escaped dangerous Tempests, Learn for ever to have higher thoughts of the Word of the Lord then you have had, to Reverence it, to humble thy soul before it, to obey it:
and I shall be more carefull for ever to fulfill thy word, thy word that commands mee to keepe thy Sabbaths, thy word that commands mee to sanctifie thy Name, thy word that commands me to bee chast and sober and religious;
and I shall be more careful for ever to fulfil thy word, thy word that commands me to keep thy Sabbaths, thy word that commands me to sanctify thy Name, thy word that commands me to be chaste and Sobrium and religious;
God may then answer, nay, this stormy Wind shall fulfill my word, I will rather have my glory out of thee by fulfilling my word upon thee by this tempest,
God may then answer, nay, this stormy Wind shall fulfil my word, I will rather have my glory out of thee by fulfilling my word upon thee by this tempest,
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The first time as I remember that Pharaoh acknowledged that he had sinned, was upon the dreadfulnesse of the Tempest, Exo. 9. 27. Though I have sinned, the Lord is righteous, I and my people are wicked:
The First time as I Remember that Pharaoh acknowledged that he had sinned, was upon the dreadfulness of the Tempest, Exo. 9. 27. Though I have sinned, the Lord is righteous, I and my people Are wicked:
So it may bee you have done, but take heed now it be not with you as it was with Pharaoh, vers. 34. when he saw the tempest was over, hee sinned yet more, and hardned his heart;
So it may be you have done, but take heed now it be not with you as it was with Pharaoh, vers. 34. when he saw the tempest was over, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart;
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Oh let conscience now pleade with you for the fulfilling your owne word, take heede now, doe not thrust away conscience when it comes to you to put you upon what you have promised to God in your distresse. 1 Tim. 1. 19. the Scripture speakes of some, who make shipwracke of faith, and put away their conscience:
O let conscience now plead with you for the fulfilling your own word, take heed now, do not thrust away conscience when it comes to you to put you upon what you have promised to God in your distress. 1 Tim. 1. 19. the Scripture speaks of Some, who make shipwreck of faith, and put away their conscience:
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the word that is there translated, put away, is more then putting, it is thrusting away, casting off with violence, the same word that is translated in Rom. 1. 12. 13. cast off the workes of darknesse,
the word that is there translated, put away, is more then putting, it is thrusting away, casting off with violence, the same word that is translated in Rom. 1. 12. 13. cast off the works of darkness,
but take heed you doe not so with your consciences, when they come upon you, urging on you the performance of what you engaged your selfe to God in the time of danger.
but take heed you do not so with your Consciences, when they come upon you, urging on you the performance of what you engaged your self to God in the time of danger.
know that though you forget your promises, yet God lookes after them, and vvill call to account what becomes of them, they are to be seeds of a godly life;
know that though you forget your promises, yet God looks After them, and will call to account what becomes of them, they Are to be seeds of a godly life;
if not a harvest of a reformed life, yet reape you shall, you shall reape the Whirl-wind, they will be the seedes of most dreadfull miseries to you afterwards.
if not a harvest of a reformed life, yet reap you shall, you shall reap the Whirlwind, they will be the seeds of most dreadful misery's to you afterwards.
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so I unto you, would you bee happy, consider then when you have been in grievous storms and dangerous tempests, what would you wish you had done, doe that now;
so I unto you, would you be happy, Consider then when you have been in grievous storms and dangerous tempests, what would you wish you had done, do that now;
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when company, when temptations drawes to evill, consider then, will this be my joy if ever God brings mee into the like grievous tempests againe, would I have done thus at that time? at such times then men are convinced of the wayes of God, and could wish themselves godly:
when company, when temptations draws to evil, Consider then, will this be my joy if ever God brings me into the like grievous tempests again, would I have done thus At that time? At such times then men Are convinced of the ways of God, and could wish themselves godly:
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Yea, I remember I have read of an expression that Xenophon hath, that all men in their sailings desire for their companions to have men rather religious then Atheists,
Yea, I Remember I have read of an expression that Xenophon hath, that all men in their sailings desire for their Sodales to have men rather religious then Atheists,
As at the giving of the Law, the people were terrified vvhen they saw and heard those terrible things at Mount Sinai, and yet afterwards God sayes, Oh that there were a heart in this people to feare me.
As At the giving of the Law, the people were terrified when they saw and herd those terrible things At Mount Sinai, and yet afterwards God Says, O that there were a heart in this people to Fear me.
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the Lord therefore grant, that that feare which in such times hath possessed your hearts, may prove and appeare to bee not so much the feare of dangers,
the Lord Therefore grant, that that Fear which in such times hath possessed your hearts, may prove and appear to be not so much the Fear of dangers,
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that if there were any stirrings in your consciences before now by such a sight of God causing his feare to be upon you, those beginnings may be brought forth to a good and blessed issue, that though your hearts stucke before,
that if there were any stirrings in your Consciences before now by such a sighed of God causing his Fear to be upon you, those beginnings may be brought forth to a good and blessed issue, that though your hearts stuck before,
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yet that now this vvorke of God may bring them off, and now there may be an everlasting divorce between your hearts and those evils which before did cleave so close and fast unto you;
yet that now this work of God may bring them off, and now there may be an everlasting divorce between your hearts and those evils which before did cleave so close and fast unto you;
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now they are creatures that doe not calve without great difficulty, but the feare that is upon them at such times causeth them to bring forth their young:
now they Are creatures that do not calve without great difficulty, but the Fear that is upon them At such times Causes them to bring forth their young:
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you have had many stirrings of heart, but yet nothing hath come of them, the Lord cause the feare of his great name now to be effectuall, that those stirrings may bring forth something for the honour of God and your owne peace.
you have had many stirrings of heart, but yet nothing hath come of them, the Lord cause the Fear of his great name now to be effectual, that those stirrings may bring forth something for the honour of God and your own peace.
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what word of his was fulfilled amongst us, whatsoever hurt hath beene done by it, whatsoever judgement hath befalne any upon this, it is for the fulfilling some word of the Lord, the Lord give you all hearts to fulfill that worke of humiliation and obedience that this worke of the Lord calls for from you;
what word of his was fulfilled among us, whatsoever hurt hath been done by it, whatsoever judgement hath befallen any upon this, it is for the fulfilling Some word of the Lord, the Lord give you all hearts to fulfil that work of humiliation and Obedience that this work of the Lord calls for from you;
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you Mariners if you be gratious and godly, whensoever you see the Lord comming to you in the Winds, you may see him likewise upon the Cherub his Mercy-seat,
you Mariners if you be gracious and godly, whensoever you see the Lord coming to you in the Winds, you may see him likewise upon the Cherub his Mercy-seat,
as you heard before, when they had a prosperous voyage, they should call the people to the Mountaines of the Lord, there to offer sacrifices of righteousnesse,
as you herd before, when they had a prosperous voyage, they should call the people to the Mountains of the Lord, there to offer Sacrifices of righteousness,
hath God given you the blessing of the Seas? then stirre up one another to come to the Mountaine of the Lord, that is, to the Church of God, to offer the sacrifices of righteousnesse, to give God the praises due unto him ▪ And to close all,
hath God given you the blessing of the Seas? then stir up one Another to come to the Mountain of the Lord, that is, to the Church of God, to offer the Sacrifices of righteousness, to give God the praises due unto him ▪ And to close all,
if a prosperous Wind bee comfortable, because it fulfils a word of mercy, how comfortable then are the breathings of Gods Spirit in the soule fulfilling the good Word of the Lord, promising to give his Spirit to them that aske it, Luke 11. 13. and take onely one note from hence,
if a prosperous Wind be comfortable, Because it fulfils a word of mercy, how comfortable then Are the breathings of God's Spirit in the soul fulfilling the good Word of the Lord, promising to give his Spirit to them that ask it, Lycia 11. 13. and take only one note from hence,
5. Quaest. nat. l. 5. c. 18. Ingens naturae beneficium. Dedit ventos, ut commoda cujusque regionis fierent communia, non ut Legiones equitemque gestarent, nec ut pernicios• gentibus arma trāsveberent. Non ideo non sunt ista natura sua bona, si vitio male u•entium nocent.
5. Question nat. l. 5. c. 18. Ingens naturae beneficium. Dedit ventos, ut commoda cujusque regionis fierent communia, non ut legiones equitemque gestarent, nec ut pernicios• gentibus arma trāsveberent. Non ideo non sunt ista Nature sua Bona, si vitio male u•entium nocent.
