The period of the grand conspiracy delivered in two sermons, The desire of nations, preached on the fast day, April 6, 1660, the second, The joy of nations, preached on the thanksgiving day, June 29, 1660 / by John Allington.
FAsts and Feasts abstractedly considered, they are but cyphers upon Gods account, not are they ever more then what their real end and design can make them.
FAsts and Feasts abstractedly considered, they Are but ciphers upon God's account, not Are they ever more then what their real end and Design can make them.
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such, they cannot lift up pure hands, such are in no tune to finde, though they pretend to seek the Lord, their unjust fulness spoyls and pollutes all Fastings.
such, they cannot lift up pure hands, such Are in no tune to find, though they pretend to seek the Lord, their unjust fullness spoils and pollutes all Fastings.
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Now truely our Day of Humiliation seemeth clearly to aim at these ends For to disband an Army that eats up and oppress a Country, comes very nigh to loosing of the Bands of wickedness! To take off Decimations, Sequestrations, all illegal Impositions, this comes very nigh, to undoing of th• heavy burthens!
Now truly our Day of Humiliation seems clearly to aim At these ends For to disband an Army that eats up and oppress a Country, comes very High to losing of the Bans of wickedness! To take off Decimations, Sequestrations, all illegal Impositions, this comes very High, to undoing of th• heavy burdens!
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To Fast and Pray for such purposes, it is (God himself the witness) a Fast which he hath chosen! to Fast and Pray for the settlement (not of crackt and usurped Titles,
To Fast and Pray for such Purposes, it is (God himself the witness) a Fast which he hath chosen! to Fast and Pray for the settlement (not of cracked and usurped Titles,
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Whereas then the great end, that all good Men aim at, is the settlement of Peace and Government, not upon the sandy Bottoms of Faction and Selfishness,
Whereas then the great end, that all good Men aim At, is the settlement of Peace and Government, not upon the sandy Bottoms of Faction and Selfishness,
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but the Rocky Base of Truth and Righteousness; I know no better expedient, then to set before you a people in a like Condition, A people, whose good King was fain to fly,
but the Rocky Base of Truth and Righteousness; I know no better expedient, then to Set before you a people in a like Condition, A people, whose good King was fain to fly,
and therefore upon debate, consultation, and sending throughout all the Tribes, the result was, And all the people were at strife, through all the Tribes of Israel, saying, the King saved us out of the hands of our enemies,
and Therefore upon debate, consultation, and sending throughout all the Tribes, the result was, And all the people were At strife, through all the Tribes of Israel, saying, the King saved us out of the hands of our enemies,
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Now to that end know we must, David walking upon the roof of the Kings house, had the unhappy sight of a beautiful Woman, lying too naked to his view, Bathsheba with bathing her body, enflamed his,
Now to that end know we must, David walking upon the roof of the Kings house, had the unhappy sighed of a beautiful Woman, lying too naked to his view, Bathsheba with bathing her body, inflamed his,
and indeed so lustfully and wretchedly sired his soul, that as if the eyes of him, who made the eye, had been blinded in the clouds, He sends messengers, and takes to his bed,
and indeed so lustfully and wretchedly sired his soul, that as if the eyes of him, who made the eye, had been blinded in the Clouds, He sends messengers, and Takes to his Bed,
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and brings forth a more sad ungodliness, for he sends for the Husband to conceal the shame, sends for Uriah, that lying with his wife, the adultry might be smothered.
and brings forth a more sad ungodliness, for he sends for the Husband to conceal the shame, sends for Uriah, that lying with his wife, the adultery might be smothered.
But his better soul (to the shame of thousands of Christians at this day) was so affected with the publick calamity, both of Church and State, that he would by no means be solicited to private contentments, and personal joys;
But his better soul (to the shame of thousands of Christians At this day) was so affected with the public calamity, both of Church and State, that he would by no means be solicited to private contentment's, and personal Joys;
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And my Lord Joab, a•d the servants of my Lord are encamped in the open fields shall I then go into my own house to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife As thou livest,
And my Lord Joab, a•d the Servants of my Lord Are encamped in the open fields shall I then go into my own house to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife As thou Livest,
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Now well had it been with David had Ʋriah been of such a tempe• for then he had had a Father to h• Bastard, and a cloak for his Adultery but this Religious soul, could not sport himself, in time of a publick calamity, could not indure to solace himself at home,
Now well had it been with David had Ʋriah been of such a tempe• for then he had had a Father to h• Bastard, and a cloak for his Adultery but this Religious soul, could not sport himself, in time of a public calamity, could not endure to solace himself At home,
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Being •e, a publick person, had secretly done •o foul an act, the prophet tells him •is wives should be adulterated open••, before all Israel, and even in the ••ght of the Sun!
Being •e, a public person, had secretly done •o foul an act, the Prophet tells him •is wives should be adulterated open••, before all Israel, and even in the ••ght of the Sun!
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And indeed all this was verified in his rebellious Darling, in his lovely son, his son Absolon. For first, having made the Royal City too hot for him,
And indeed all this was verified in his rebellious Darling, in his lovely son, his son Absalom. For First, having made the Royal city too hight for him,
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when himself came thither (as if Incest had been an high piece of Gallantry) a tent was spread on the top of the house, there went he in to his Fathers Concubines,
when himself Come thither (as if Incest had been an high piece of Gallantry) a tent was spread on the top of the house, there went he in to his Father's Concubines,
Why should there be in the soul any rebellious machinations against a Soveraign, when God is so great a Patron of the Subjects interest, that he spareth not a King after his own heart,
Why should there be in the soul any rebellious machinations against a Sovereign, when God is so great a Patron of the Subject's Interest, that he spares not a King After his own heart,
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Ahab, He by the instigation of a lewd Queen, did once invade the Interrest of a Subject, poor Naboths vineyard! But he and his whole line was accursed for it!
Ahab, He by the instigation of a lewd Queen, did once invade the Interest of a Subject, poor naboths vineyard! But he and his Whole line was accursed for it!
Yea being he dealt treacherously with Ʋriah, God permits his own Son, the Son of his Love, his Fondling, his Absolon to deal so traiterously, that as the Text speaks, David was glad to fly out of the land for Absolon!
Yea being he dealt treacherously with Ʋriah, God permits his own Son, the Son of his Love, his Fondling, his Absalom to deal so traitorously, that as the Text speaks, David was glad to fly out of the land for Absalom!
David, who whilst yet a stripling slew the Formidable Goliah! David, who most successfully fought the Lords Battles! David, whom the men of Israel, in the Text, professe, saved them out of the hands of their enemies,
David, who while yet a stripling slew the Formidable Goliath! David, who most successfully fought the lords Battles! David, whom the men of Israel, in the Text, profess, saved them out of the hands of their enemies,
In these words there are of distinct Consideration, 1. People. 2. David. 3. Absolon. The People must have a double Consideration: 1. As a misinformed people.
In these words there Are of distinct Consideration, 1. People. 2. David. 3. Absalom. The People must have a double Consideration: 1. As a misinformed people.
4. The Motives and Inducements, and that's insinuated in the comparison of David with Absolon, his Victories with the others Rebellion, The King saved us out of the hand of the Philistines.
4. The Motives and Inducements, and that's insinuated in the comparison of David with Absalom, his Victories with the Others Rebellion, The King saved us out of the hand of the philistines.
God, who is the God of Order, and who indeed by the power of order keeps all together, in order to the preservation of the great Bodies of Church and State, he hath placed every Man,
God, who is the God of Order, and who indeed by the power of order keeps all together, in order to the preservation of the great Bodies of Church and State, he hath placed every Man,
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Now if it be so that the God of Order, hath not confusedly given unto all men, the power of all Actions, consider then we mast, to whom God gave the power of anointing princes:
Now if it be so that the God of Order, hath not confusedly given unto all men, the power of all Actions, Consider then we mast, to whom God gave the power of anointing Princes:
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The second King, he was the person in my Text, and of him we finde it thus written, I have found David my servant, with my holy oyle have I anointed him. Now God (we know) did not pour out oyle upon him, God did not come down from heaven,
The second King, he was the person in my Text, and of him we find it thus written, I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him. Now God (we know) did not pour out oil upon him, God did not come down from heaven,
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And indeed in ordinary phrase, and account of Scripture, Kings are called the Lords anointed; but never the anointed of the people. Whereas then the people in the text say, Absolon whom we anointed over us is dead!
And indeed in ordinary phrase, and account of Scripture, Kings Are called the lords anointed; but never the anointed of the people. Whereas then the people in the text say, Absalom whom we anointed over us is dead!
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certainly there can be no one greater endeavour to ward it, then a resolute confining all Men to their Proper Callings. 1 Thess. 4. v. 11. Study to be quiet, and to do your own business.
Certainly there can be no one greater endeavour to ward it, then a resolute confining all Men to their Proper Callings. 1 Thess 4. v. 11. Study to be quiet, and to do your own business.
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The people hath nothing to do with the Scepter! The Miter hath no dispose of the Crown! The Priest hath nothing to do with the sword! The Souldier hath nothing to do with Law-making! Nor may any that will, as in Jeroboams days, take upon him a Priestly office! Kings are to be reverenced and obeyed, not to be made, or anointed by the People!
The people hath nothing to do with the Sceptre! The Miter hath no dispose of the Crown! The Priest hath nothing to do with the sword! The Soldier hath nothing to do with Lawmaking! Nor may any that will, as in Jeroboams days, take upon him a Priestly office! Kings Are to be reverenced and obeyed, not to be made, or anointed by the People!
2 Sam. 15. If we look upon the beginning of Absolons Rebellion, we shall finde, Absolon made such a religious pretence of going unto Hebron, that those who attended on him, they thought they had gone to have done God service!
2 Sam. 15. If we look upon the beginning of Absolom Rebellion, we shall find, Absalom made such a religious pretence of going unto Hebron, that those who attended on him, they Thought they had gone to have done God service!
For, Absolon thus tells his Father, Thy servant vowed a vow whilst I aboad at Geshur in Syriah, saying, I the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem,
For, Absalom thus tells his Father, Thy servant vowed a Voelli while I abode At Geshur in Syria, saying, I the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem,
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and therefore Absolon pretending to be full of Holy thankfulness, for being recalled from his exile, restored to Jerusalem, and reconciled to his Father, he must needs to Hebron, that there, where his Father was first declared King, he might make publick manifestation of his holy rejoycing:
and Therefore Absalom pretending to be full of Holy thankfulness, for being Recalled from his exile, restored to Jerusalem, and reconciled to his Father, he must needs to Hebron, that there, where his Father was First declared King, he might make public manifestation of his holy rejoicing:
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And so, with this specious pretence and shew of piety, he drew out of Jerusalem two hundred followers, of whom it is thus written, They went in their simplicity,
And so, with this specious pretence and show of piety, he drew out of Jerusalem two hundred followers, of whom it is thus written, They went in their simplicity,
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It is traditionally delivered, that whilst in the wicked reign of Manasseh, the children passed through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom there was a delicate harmony made of Sackbuts, Cornets, Dulcimers and all loud musick;
It is traditionally Delivered, that while in the wicked Reign of Manasses, the children passed through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom there was a delicate harmony made of Sackbuts, Cornets, Dulcimers and all loud music;
or sending for a general to head them, whilst the messenger was dispatcht away to fetc• Achitophel, whilst yet the leaven o• conspiracy was but newly working Absolon falls to his pretended business, pays his vows, and offers sacrifices, whilst Achitophel, and the design was not yet ready, Absolon talks of nothing,
or sending for a general to head them, while the Messenger was dispatched away to fetc• Ahithophel, while yet the leaven o• Conspiracy was but newly working Absalom falls to his pretended business, pays his vows, and offers Sacrifices, while Ahithophel, and the Design was not yet ready, Absalom talks of nothing,
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Whereas then the great desire of all good people is, to have a settlement upon the foundations of Truth and Righteousness. Pray we must, that we have not such as was Absolon to be our leaders;
Whereas then the great desire of all good people is, to have a settlement upon the foundations of Truth and Righteousness. Pray we must, that we have not such as was Absalom to be our leaders;
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such as shall pretend piety and reformation, when they no more intend it, then did he in Hebron: The Crown and Dignity, the Palace and the kingly Revenue:
such as shall pretend piety and Reformation, when they no more intend it, then did he in Hebron: The Crown and Dignity, the Palace and the kingly Revenue:
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Acts 3. Saint Paul exhorting the Jews, who had persecuted and crucified their King, to become Converts and Loyal for the future, useth this argument, And now brethren I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.
Acts 3. Saint Paul exhorting the jews, who had persecuted and Crucified their King, to become Converts and Loyal for the future, uses this argument, And now brothers I wot that through ignorance you did it, as did also your Rulers.
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Those who through ignorance, misinformation, and simplicity of heart, have conspired either against David, or the son of David; such the Apostle infers they have a very pardonable plea,
Those who through ignorance, misinformation, and simplicity of heart, have conspired either against David, or the son of David; such the Apostle infers they have a very pardonable plea,
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and came in unto him, for even All the people were at strife, through all the tribes of Israel, saying, The King saved us out of the hands of our enemies,
and Come in unto him, for even All the people were At strife, through all the tribes of Israel, saying, The King saved us out of the hands of our enemies,
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All the people they now seemed to strive who should commend the King most, who should be forwardest in bringing him back to his royal City. And that's our next considerable.
All the people they now seemed to strive who should commend the King most, who should be forwardest in bringing him back to his royal city. And that's our next considerable.
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II. Israel, or all the people under this notion, a transformed people, transformed, I dare not say reformed; for so ill an use even in our memories hath been made of Reformation, that till reformation it self shall be reformed, it will be Mali nominis, of an ill report.
II Israel, or all the people under this notion, a transformed people, transformed, I Dare not say reformed; for so ill an use even in our memories hath been made of Reformation, that till Reformation it self shall be reformed, it will be Mali Nominis, of an ill report.
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but pull it down, and alienate the Revenue, convert that to common, which was given for holy use, convert that to the service of men, which was given for the service of God:
but pull it down, and alienate the Revenue, convert that to Common, which was given for holy use, convert that to the service of men, which was given for the service of God:
so that to reform a Religious House, signified in those days a taking from them, whose designed life was Fasting and Prayer; and a giving it unto those, who would spend it in chambering and wantonness; a taking the maintenance from Devotion and Piety, to give it unto such, who would spend it in Gallantry, Rioting, Drunkenness, and to put to any, rather then that use which the Revenue was given for, V. 2. Holy, Charitable, Religious.
so that to reform a Religious House, signified in those days a taking from them, whose designed life was Fasting and Prayer; and a giving it unto those, who would spend it in chambering and wantonness; a taking the maintenance from Devotion and Piety, to give it unto such, who would spend it in Gallantry, Rioting, drunkenness, and to put to any, rather then that use which the Revenue was given for, V. 2. Holy, Charitable, Religious.
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but decry the function, and sell their land? to reform Liturgy, and the worship of God? what was it but a suppression of that Form, which was confirmd by the blood of martyrs,
but decry the function, and fell their land? to reform Liturgy, and the worship of God? what was it but a suppression of that From, which was confirmed by the blood of Martyrs,
and to set up, what will never get into form, extemporary rapsodies, and abominable effusions? To reform Innovations, what hath it signified but the introduction of a new Doctrine, a new Discipline, a new every thing? To reform Taxes, Burthens, and Impositions, what hath it signified but the multiplication,
and to Set up, what will never get into from, extemporary rhapsodies, and abominable effusions? To reform Innovations, what hath it signified but the introduction of a new Doctrine, a new Discipline, a new every thing? To reform Taxes, Burdens, and Impositions, what hath it signified but the multiplication,
but an open toleration of all but the true reformed Religion? and therefore where reformation is grown scandalous, and ambiguous, I choose rather to say, a transformed, then a reformed people, proportionable to that of Saint Paul, Be ye not conformed to the world, but transformed in the renewing of the mindes: And thus were this people;
but an open toleration of all but the true reformed Religion? and Therefore where Reformation is grown scandalous, and ambiguous, I choose rather to say, a transformed, then a reformed people, proportionable to that of Saint Paul, Be you not conformed to the world, but transformed in the renewing of the minds: And thus were this people;
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for it was the renewing and the change of minde that begat this Loyal strife, which in these words we are to speak on, All the people were at strife, through all the tribes of Israel.
for it was the renewing and the change of mind that begat this Loyal strife, which in these words we Are to speak on, All the people were At strife, through all the tribes of Israel.
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for 'tis not onely said, all the people, but all the people, throughout all their tribes were at strife: As if we should say, all the people in all the Shires of England, and Wales; that is the greatest part in all these places, say so, or so:
for it's not only said, all the people, but all the people, throughout all their tribes were At strife: As if we should say, all the people in all the Shires of England, and Wales; that is the greatest part in all these places, say so, or so:
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Here in my Text we finde no variety, all the people in all the tribes, all strove for one and the same thing, all sang the same tune, all issued out this harmony, Why speak ye not a word of bringing the King back?
Here in my Text we find no variety, all the people in all the tribes, all strove for one and the same thing, all sang the same tune, all issued out this harmony, Why speak you not a word of bringing the King back?
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and that not a private, but a publick interest; an interest in which (God the searcher of hearts may see) we more prefer his glory, then personal accommodations.
and that not a private, but a public Interest; an Interest in which (God the searcher of hearts may see) we more prefer his glory, then personal accommodations.
The day of Humiliation lately kept throughout this Nation, what was it for, but onely to make Vox populi, vox Dei? to make the voice of the people to become the voice of God;
The day of Humiliation lately kept throughout this nation, what was it for, but only to make Vox People, vox Dei? to make the voice of the people to become the voice of God;
and indeed to such a loyal, and conscionable strife as this, I could exhort all people, I wish there were an holy striving in every breast, which should get fastest to God for the obtaining of so great a blessing,
and indeed to such a loyal, and conscionable strife as this, I could exhort all people, I wish there were an holy striving in every breast, which should get fastest to God for the obtaining of so great a blessing,
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1 Cor. 11. Saint Paul there reprehendeth the Corinthians, that when they should have met together upon a publick interest, Every one betaketh to himself his own supper.
1 Cor. 11. Saint Paul there reprehendeth the Corinthians, that when they should have met together upon a public Interest, Every one betaketh to himself his own supper.
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and that we shall consider on in these words: III. Why speak ye not a word of bringing the King? which is our third particular; the thing they strove for.
and that we shall Consider on in these words: III. Why speak you not a word of bringing the King? which is our third particular; the thing they strove for.
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From which variety I shall press this onely lesson, That good resolutions ought not to be delaid, for the not pursuing whom God calleth, do many times move God to make choice of other instruments.
From which variety I shall press this only Lesson, That good resolutions ought not to be delayed, for the not pursuing whom God calls, do many times move God to make choice of other Instruments.
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Hester 4. When Mordecai writ to Hester, about rescuing the Jews out of the hands of Haman, he sent her this admonition, If thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time,
Esther 4. When Mordecai writ to Esther, about rescuing the jews out of the hands of Haman, he sent her this admonition, If thou altogether holdest thy peace At this time,
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We have seen in these days of ours, those who sometime were as Hester, those who having power and opportunity, to have setled our Nations upon the bottom of truth and righteousness, neglected and despised the time God gave them;
We have seen in these days of ours, those who sometime were as Esther, those who having power and opportunity, to have settled our nations upon the bottom of truth and righteousness, neglected and despised the time God gave them;
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All the men of Israel strove, but it seems no man stir'd, they were in this so excellent a purpose, so still and slow, that nothing was indeed done, till Judah went to the water side, and brought the King back.
All the men of Israel strove, but it seems no man stirred, they were in this so excellent a purpose, so still and slow, that nothing was indeed done, till Judah went to the water side, and brought the King back.
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First of the first, the usurper, Absolon is dead; therefore all Israel, as convinced, seem to say, Better call home the undoubted owner, then set up another rebel.
First of the First, the usurper, Absalom is dead; Therefore all Israel, as convinced, seem to say, Better call home the undoubted owner, then Set up Another rebel.
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the King studieth the advance, peace, and improvement of his people, David saved us from all our enemies, David delivered us out of the hands of the Philistines:
the King studieth the advance, peace, and improvement of his people, David saved us from all our enemies, David Delivered us out of the hands of the philistines:
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Secondly, The other Reason is drawn from the excellent times they had under Davids government, The King saved us from out of the hands of our enemies; but Absolon he hath made us enemies to the King, the King delivered us from the Philistines,
Secondly, The other Reason is drawn from the excellent times they had under Davids government, The King saved us from out of the hands of our enemies; but Absalom he hath made us enemies to the King, the King Delivered us from the philistines,
but in the days of Absolon, Israel was as odious as the uncircumcised: In the days of David, The Lord had given them rest round about, from all their enemies:
but in the days of Absalom, Israel was as odious as the uncircumcised: In the days of David, The Lord had given them rest round about, from all their enemies:
And yet for all this, so ungrateful had they been to David, that to promote a Rebel, they exiled a King; against David undoubtedly the Lords anointed, they anoint Absolon his ungracious son to rule over them:
And yet for all this, so ungrateful had they been to David, that to promote a Rebel, they exiled a King; against David undoubtedly the lords anointed, they anoint Absalom his ungracious son to Rule over them:
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How they must either live in a perpetual war, or call back their King: How if they set up another instead of Absolon, they must keep an Army on foot, to maintain the usurpation.
How they must either live in a perpetual war, or call back their King: How if they Set up Another instead of Absalom, they must keep an Army on foot, to maintain the usurpation.
Josephus relating the story, telleth us they thus concluded, That it behoved them, since he was dead, whom they had chosen, to make their supplication and submission unto David, that dismissing his wrath, he would receive the people into his favour;
Josephus relating the story, Telleth us they thus concluded, That it behooved them, since he was dead, whom they had chosen, to make their supplication and submission unto David, that dismissing his wrath, he would receive the people into his favour;
For, a righteous Foundation builds upon this score, That every man may have his right; and that made David himself to say unto his God, Thou hast maintained my Right, and my Cause;
For, a righteous Foundation builds upon this score, That every man may have his right; and that made David himself to say unto his God, Thou hast maintained my Right, and my Cause;
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And therefore, if they would have peace and government built upon the foundation of Righteousness, they could not but conclude, the King himself must have his right; He who was unjustly banisht, must in Righteousness be called home;
And Therefore, if they would have peace and government built upon the Foundation of Righteousness, they could not but conclude, the King himself must have his right; He who was unjustly banished, must in Righteousness be called home;
For, if there were all the right and reason in the world, that Ahab who unjustly got possession, should restore Naboths vineyard, certainly then there is no less righteousness, that all the people of Israel should restore David to his own, when themselves very well knew, there was nothing but Rebellion and Treason, that drove him out;
For, if there were all the right and reason in the world, that Ahab who unjustly god possession, should restore Naboth's vineyard, Certainly then there is no less righteousness, that all the people of Israel should restore David to his own, when themselves very well knew, there was nothing but Rebellion and Treason, that drove him out;
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so that either righteousness and right dealings must be confined to the subject, or else David the King must have his right; and of this doubtless all the people of Israel were then convinced,
so that either righteousness and right dealings must be confined to the Subject, or Else David the King must have his right; and of this doubtless all the people of Israel were then convinced,
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yea, when after Solomons days there was a division made between the house of Judah, and the house of Israel; when there was Kings of Israel, and Kings of Judah: In Judah still was the Lord known;
yea, when After Solomons days there was a division made between the house of Judah, and the house of Israel; when there was Kings of Israel, and Kings of Judah: In Judah still was the Lord known;
1 Kings 12. 28. When Jeroboam had exalted himself to be King of Israel, you shall finde one of the first things he fate in Council on, it was Religion: And,
1 Kings 12. 28. When Jeroboam had exalted himself to be King of Israel, you shall find one of the First things he fate in Council on, it was Religion: And,
Matth. 22. 21. Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, and unto God the things that are Gods, saith the Saviour of the world, the Prince of Peace.
Matthew 22. 21. Render unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars, and unto God the things that Are God's, Says the Saviour of the world, the Prince of Peace.
Suppose Absolon, Achitophel, Amasa, or all Israel (whilst the power was in their hands) had sold the Tabernacle, which David pitched to put the Ark in,
Suppose Absalom, Ahithophel, Amasa, or all Israel (while the power was in their hands) had sold the Tabernacle, which David pitched to put the Ark in,
or had they made sale, or given away the Kings Cedar house, that was in Jerusalem • Could the Government of Israel have been settled upon Truth and Righteousness, till God had had his Tabernacle,
or had they made sale, or given away the Kings Cedar house, that was in Jerusalem • Could the Government of Israel have been settled upon Truth and Righteousness, till God had had his Tabernacle,
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Truly among us Christians it is a great defect, that we are quick and highly sensible of every trespass, of every wrong, of every encroachment that is personal, and done to us;
Truly among us Christians it is a great defect, that we Are quick and highly sensible of every trespass, of every wrong, of every encroachment that is personal, and done to us;
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but what is done to others, the s•questrations, deprivations, wrongs, and ejectments of any but our own relations, those, as nothing at all to us, we scarce lend an ear to, so we scape, all's well.
but what is done to Others, the s•questrations, deprivations, wrongs, and ejectments of any but our own relations, those, as nothing At all to us, we scarce lend an ear to, so we escape, all's well.
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Now sure I am, God Almighty was very ill pleased with them, who in their fulness did not think of them that wanted; who drank wine in Bowls, anointed themselves with the chief ointments,
Now sure I am, God Almighty was very ill pleased with them, who in their fullness did not think of them that wanted; who drank wine in Bowls, anointed themselves with the chief ointments,
if we have no Bowels for our Brethren? nor melting hearts for the Father of our Countrey? certainly, we are not worthy to sit in peace under our own Vines,
if we have no Bowels for our Brothers? nor melting hearts for the Father of our Country? Certainly, we Are not worthy to fit in peace under our own Vines,
and therefore that the Ark of God might be brought home, like the Ark of God, with Honour and Solemnity, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand men .
and Therefore that the Ark of God might be brought home, like the Ark of God, with Honour and Solemnity, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand men.
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A time there also was, that Jerusalem had the Ark, but they wanted their King, for the ark was at Jerusalem, even all the while that the King was fled out of the land for Absolon: But the ark without the King, the worship of God, without the great Patron and Observer of it;
A time there also was, that Jerusalem had the Ark, but they wanted their King, for the Ark was At Jerusalem, even all the while that the King was fled out of the land for Absalom: But the Ark without the King, the worship of God, without the great Patron and Observer of it;
even for his sake who is the Prince of peace, Jesus Christ the Righteous, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now and for ever. Amen.
even for his sake who is the Prince of peace, jesus christ the Righteous, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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When the present Power, and chief Rulers of the Commonwealth of Israel, were so blinded with interest, that They walked in darkness: When they were so bent upon cruelties, oppression,
When the present Power, and chief Rulers of the Commonwealth of Israel, were so blinded with Interest, that They walked in darkness: When they were so bent upon cruelties, oppression,
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and injustice, that they would not understand; when those who had the high and honourable appellative of gods, acted rather as Ministers of Sathan, accepting the persons of the ungodly,
and injustice, that they would not understand; when those who had the high and honourable appellative of God's, acted rather as Ministers of Sathan, accepting the Persons of the ungodly,
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Now have not we of this Nation been a very late parallel to this sad condition? Have not all our foundations been out of course? Have not such who were called, The house of gods, Such, who themselves pretended as saints to judge the earth, have not even they bound our Kings in chains,
Now have not we of this nation been a very late parallel to this sad condition? Have not all our foundations been out of course? Have not such who were called, The house of God's, Such, who themselves pretended as Saints to judge the earth, have not even they bound our Kings in chains,
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First, Kings, secondly, Consuls, thirdly, Decemviri, fourthly, Tribunes, fifthly, Dictators, sixthly, Emperours, and lastly, Popes. Since our Foundations have been out of course, attempt hath been made of as many, if not more Foundations:
First, Kings, secondly, Consuls, Thirdly, Decemviri, fourthly, Tribunes, fifthly, Dictators, sixthly, emperors, and lastly, Popes. Since our Foundations have been out of course, attempt hath been made of as many, if not more Foundations:
But, as Boys oft by experience finde, when the Right shell is wanting, among ten thousand more, one poor Cockle cannot be matched, compleated, or made up again;
But, as Boys oft by experience find, when the Right shell is wanting, among ten thousand more, one poor Cockle cannot be matched, completed, or made up again;
No stone could do the the work, till the providence of the chief Builder so ordered it, that The stone which the builders refused, became the head stone of the corner.
No stone could do the the work, till the providence of the chief Builder so ordered it, that The stone which the Builders refused, became the head stone of the corner.
These words upon their very reading, appear to be an Allegory, a Figurative expression, in which of necessity there must be some hidden, or latent meaning:
These words upon their very reading, appear to be an Allegory, a Figurative expression, in which of necessity there must be Some hidden, or latent meaning:
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For, old Iacob drawing to his Dust, when in blessing his children, he came to speak of a royal Emanation out of Ioseph, the Spirit of God taught him thus, From thence is the Shepheard, the stone of Israel: Under the notion Shepheard, Expositors doubt not, is meant the Kingly office; now, he who was to bear that, he is not as a mortall,
For, old Iacob drawing to his Dust, when in blessing his children, he Come to speak of a royal Emanation out of Ioseph, the Spirit of God taught him thus, From thence is the Shepherd, the stone of Israel: Under the notion Shepherd, Expositors doubt not, is meant the Kingly office; now, he who was to bear that, he is not as a Mortal,
for if, Ex quovis ligno non fit Mercurius, If every block is not fit to make a Statue, every Stone is not fit to represent a King; and therefore the spirit of God is choice even upon this account:
for if, Ex quovis ligno non fit Mercurius, If every block is not fit to make a Statue, every Stone is not fit to represent a King; and Therefore the Spirit of God is choice even upon this account:
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For the Kingly person decyphered, he is set forth, not simply by a stone, but by a tryed stone, a precious stone, a corner stone; yea, in my Text, there is yet a gradation higher,
For the Kingly person deciphered, he is Set forth, not simply by a stone, but by a tried stone, a precious stone, a corner stone; yea, in my Text, there is yet a gradation higher,
Look then how far a stone transcendeth Dust, a pretious stone excelleth grass; The Head stone in the choysest structure surpasseth vanity, such is the proportion, such the distance between man as man, and man as King:
Look then how Far a stone transcendeth Dust, a precious stone excels grass; The Head stone in the Choicest structure Surpasses vanity, such is the proportion, such the distance between man as man, and man as King:
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1 Sam. 10. We read that men (as I may phrase it) upon the Coronation day, even upon that day when it is written, All people shouted and said, God save the King; even then some contemptibly said, How shall this man save us? even very then some despised him: And,
1 Sam. 10. We read that men (as I may phrase it) upon the Coronation day, even upon that day when it is written, All people shouted and said, God save the King; even then Some contemptibly said, How shall this man save us? even very then Some despised him: And,
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2 Sam. 20. When God beyond all expectation had removed the usurpation, and brought that King, who was fled out of the land, to his royall City, even then Sheba, the son of Bichri, blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David,
2 Sam. 20. When God beyond all expectation had removed the usurpation, and brought that King, who was fled out of the land, to his royal city, even then Sheba, the son of Bichri, blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David,
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The Son of Bichri, in behalf of himself and his party, professed, unless they might have inheritances out of the son of Iesse, unless they might have the Crown land, they were rather for a war,
The Son of Bichri, in behalf of himself and his party, professed, unless they might have inheritances out of the son of Iesse, unless they might have the Crown land, they were rather for a war,
Now truly thus to do, is not with the Spirit of God, to deem a King a stone, a Corner stone, a Head stone: but a stepping stone, a stirrup stone, a stone laid onely for advance to private interests,
Now truly thus to do, is not with the Spirit of God, to deem a King a stone, a Corner stone, a Head stone: but a stepping stone, a stirrup stone, a stone laid only for advance to private interests,
This is the Lords doing, and marvelous in our eyes, &c. In the words we may for methods sake observe these two Generals. First, Matter of fact: Secondly, The manner of doing.
This is the lords doing, and marvelous in our eyes, etc. In the words we may for methods sake observe these two Generals. First, Matter of fact: Secondly, The manner of doing.
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1 Sam. 26. 19. David himself complaineth, saying, They have driven me out this day, from abiding in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go serve strange gods.
1 Sam. 26. 19. David himself Complaineth, saying, They have driven me out this day, from abiding in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go serve strange God's.
Yea, when he was in the land of strangers, even there (and that by those who pretended of loyalty to follow him) when a cross accident befell them, They began to speak of stoning of him, 1 Sam. 30. 6. So that a poor King had need be a stone, a well weathered stone;
Yea, when he was in the land of Strangers, even there (and that by those who pretended of loyalty to follow him) when a cross accident befell them, They began to speak of stoning of him, 1 Sam. 30. 6. So that a poor King had need be a stone, a well weathered stone;
Now who would think, that a poor shepheard Boy, persecuted by a King, driven out of the Land of his Nativity, despised by his brethren, ready to be stoned by his followers, opposed by a General;
Now who would think, that a poor shepherd Boy, persecuted by a King, driven out of the Land of his Nativity, despised by his brothers, ready to be stoned by his followers, opposed by a General;
In every Erection, there are divers sorts of Builders; some plot, some work, some serve! The Master-Builders are for plotting, the Masons for raising, the labourers for serving;
In every Erection, there Are diverse sorts of Builders; Some plot, Some work, Some serve! The Master-Builders Are for plotting, the Masons for raising, the labourers for serving;
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for their voice is, No King but Cesar: They who put him to death, for fear the Romans should come; yet when design led them to it, they cry up even the Roman party, We have no King but Caesar;
for their voice is, No King but Cesar: They who put him to death, for Fear the Roman should come; yet when Design led them to it, they cry up even the Roman party, We have no King but Caesar;
None but a General, none but an Usurper should head them, Nolumus hunc, come what will of it, we will not have this stone, We will not have this man to reign over us.
None but a General, none but an Usurper should head them, Nolumus hunc, come what will of it, we will not have this stone, We will not have this man to Reign over us.
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Matth. 27. 22. When Pilate saw there was such an hellish despight against this stone, Pilate said unto them, what shall I do then with Jesus, which is called Christ? As if he had said,
Matthew 27. 22. When Pilate saw there was such an hellish despite against this stone, Pilate said unto them, what shall I do then with jesus, which is called christ? As if he had said,
if ye will not have him for your King, nor allow him to be an Head stone, what place shall I assign him? what shall I do with him? They all said, Let him be crucified, that is, let him be destroyed:
if you will not have him for your King, nor allow him to be an Head stone, what place shall I assign him? what shall I do with him? They all said, Let him be Crucified, that is, let him be destroyed:
for when the Husbandmen in the Gospel had a will to be Lords, and to take the Sons Inheritance into their own Hands, to make sure work, They cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him;
for when the Husbandmen in the Gospel had a will to be lords, and to take the Sons Inheritance into their own Hands, to make sure work, They cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him;
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And therefore when Pilate said, What shall I do with Jesus, which is called Christ, they cryed make him away, make him away, let him be crucified, torn to pieces, beat to powder, make him incapable and uselesse, and all is well enough:
And Therefore when Pilate said, What shall I do with jesus, which is called christ, they cried make him away, make him away, let him be Crucified, torn to Pieces, beatrice to powder, make him incapable and useless, and all is well enough:
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so that indeed never was any stone more contemptuously disallowed, and rejected, then was the son of David, so that never could any so rightly apply that of this Psalm,
so that indeed never was any stone more contemptuously disallowed, and rejected, then was the son of David, so that never could any so rightly apply that of this Psalm,
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who could think that stone which was closed within a Rock, and the mouth of that secured with a mighty stone; yea, who could have thought, that that Body which was as dead as a stone, that person whom shame,
who could think that stone which was closed within a Rock, and the Mouth of that secured with a mighty stone; yea, who could have Thought, that that Body which was as dead as a stone, that person whom shame,
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I shall now shew unto you, that in divers choice Particulars he very meetly resembles both David, and the Son of David: For, 1. Infamy. 2. Breeding in the same School. 3 Exile both from the Land of his Nativity.
I shall now show unto you, that in diverse choice Particulars he very meetly resembles both David, and the Son of David: For, 1. Infamy. 2. Breeding in the same School. 3 Exile both from the Land of his Nativity.
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Now in the time of his Reprobation, the good King David thus complains, The very abjects gathered themselves against me! yea, The very drunkards made songs of me!
Now in the time of his Reprobation, the good King David thus complains, The very abjects gathered themselves against me! yea, The very drunkards made songs of me!
And hath not even this been the case of the Kings Son? The abjects of our times, State-lecturers, Newsmongers, Mercenary pens, and Tongues, they have made it their work to tumble down,
And hath not even this been the case of the Kings Son? The abjects of our times, State-lecturers, Newsmongers, Mercenary pens, and Tongues, they have made it their work to tumble down,
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and degrade this stone: for as some out of superstitious fear rob Gods Saints of their honour, calling Saint Paul, Paul, and Saint Peter, Peter; even so, those who to the rebellious cry, your Excellency, your Honour, your Lordship, call the corner stone,
and degrade this stone: for as Some out of superstitious Fear rob God's Saints of their honour, calling Saint Paul, Paul, and Saint Peter, Peter; even so, those who to the rebellious cry, your Excellency, your Honour, your Lordship, call the corner stone,
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And hath not the Kings Son been thus dealt withall? Have not Builders, and prime Builders too, even by a solemne act disallowed this stone? Did not the successors to such who killed the Heir, enacted a Disinherison of all the Royal Family? As the Jews by a stone and a seal, thought to have kept the Son of David from ever rising, to sit upon the Throne of his Father;
And hath not the Kings Son been thus dealt withal? Have not Builders, and prime Builders too, even by a solemn act disallowed this stone? Did not the Successors to such who killed the Heir, enacted a Disinherison of all the Royal Family? As the jews by a stone and a seal, Thought to have kept the Son of David from ever rising, to fit upon the Throne of his Father;
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even so, so for ever did many Master-builders repudiate, and disallow this quarry, that they thought never any stone of it, should become, Caput, or Caput Anguli, the Head, or Head of the corner.
even so, so for ever did many Master-builders repudiate, and disallow this quarry, that they Thought never any stone of it, should become, Caput, or Caput Anguli, the Head, or Head of the corner.
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God so provided, that he should be humbled before he was exalted, that he should be a Rejected, before he was an Elected stone! First, a vilified and refused,
God so provided, that he should be humbled before he was exalted, that he should be a Rejected, before he was an Elected stone! First, a vilified and refused,
Now as was David, even so the son of our David, he hath been bred up in the Schools of affliction, he hath had the experience of many, many various troubles!
Now as was David, even so the son of our David, he hath been bred up in the Schools of affliction, he hath had the experience of many, many various Troubles!
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Being, as was David, he hath been a stone refused, we have very great hopes, that now becoming as was David, The Head of the corner, we shall finde that God hath prepared him,
Being, as was David, he hath been a stone refused, we have very great hope's, that now becoming as was David, The Head of the corner, we shall find that God hath prepared him,
Thirdly, David, whilst yet he was a refused stone, complains, They have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go serve strange gods.
Thirdly, David, while yet he was a refused stone, complains, They have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go serve strange God's.
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or something might turn this stone into an unholy altar; so that if once they could bring him under the just infamy of serving strange gods, they might then as well before God,
or something might turn this stone into an unholy altar; so that if once they could bring him under the just infamy of serving strange God's, they might then as well before God,
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But, the stone whom wicked men refused, he would never refuse his maker, he was resolved to be a stone for Gods Altar, in what posture so ever providence should cast him.
But, the stone whom wicked men refused, he would never refuse his maker, he was resolved to be a stone for God's Altar, in what posture so ever providence should cast him.
we all know, driven he hath been from abiding within the inheritance of his Fathers, yea, they who drove him, seemed to say, Go and serve strange gods:
we all know, driven he hath been from abiding within the inheritance of his Father's, yea, they who drove him, seemed to say, Go and serve strange God's:
The King by whom God resolved to do great things, he wonted him to troubles, he experienced him with tentations, till he was Thirty years of age, he began not to reign, he was Thirty years old,
The King by whom God resolved to do great things, he wonted him to Troubles, he experienced him with tentations, till he was Thirty Years of age, he began not to Reign, he was Thirty Years old,
Now if we look upon our Kings Son, and if we compute his age, we shall finde just Davids year, the first year of his actual reign, the first year of his being in his own place, the first day of his entrance into his Royal City, it was the day of his Nativity,
Now if we look upon our Kings Son, and if we compute his age, we shall find just Davids year, the First year of his actual Reign, the First year of his being in his own place, the First day of his Entrance into his Royal city, it was the day of his Nativity,
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Lastly, Being our King, is not onely a King, but a Kings son; let us take one parallel, between him and the Son of David; In the Rejection. Reparation.
Lastly, Being our King, is not only a King, but a Kings son; let us take one parallel, between him and the Son of David; In the Rejection. Reparation.
when he was fain to fly out of the Land, as the son of David (a Babe did) from him that sought his life? The Lilly had no pitty, the Lilly was not candid to the Rose, his kindred stood a far off,
when he was fain to fly out of the Land, as the son of David (a Babe did) from him that sought his life? The Lily had no pity, the Lily was not candid to the Rose, his kindred stood a Far off,
when the case was so with him, that as it is in that verse, Mine own vineyard have I not kept, yet even then they made him the keeper of their vineyards.
when the case was so with him, that as it is in that verse, Mine own vineyard have I not kept, yet even then they made him the keeper of their vineyards.
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But when it so was, that our Heir could not keep his vineyard, his mothers children were so angry, that as a stone they threw him out of their vineyards, they would neither let him keep their vineyards,
But when it so was, that our Heir could not keep his vineyard, his mother's children were so angry, that as a stone they threw him out of their vineyards, they would neither let him keep their vineyards,
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when their flesh and blood, the undoubted Head of the corner, was in competition with a Rebel, a Traytor, a man of blood! yea, one who had washt his hands in Royal blood!
when their Flesh and blood, the undoubted Head of the corner, was in competition with a Rebel, a Traitor, a man of blood! yea, one who had washed his hands in Royal blood!
yet we finde after his resurrection, he was exalted, and became such a stone, that it is written, On whomsoever it should fall, it would grind him to powder:
yet we find After his resurrection, he was exalted, and became such a stone, that it is written, On whomsoever it should fallen, it would grind him to powder:
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yea, living stones under the protection of him their Head, onely the condition is, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.
yea, living stones under the protection of him their Head, only the condition is, repent and be baptised every one of you in the name of jesus christ.
All that the stone so refused, after his exaltation, requireth of his rebels is, that they list themselves anew, that they fight under his Banner, that they repent and be obedient.
All that the stone so refused, After his exaltation, requires of his rebels is, that they list themselves anew, that they fight under his Banner, that they Repent and be obedient.
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He that hath rebelled, he may be pardoned, but he that goeth on, he that after declaration of pardon, upon gracious terms will not come in, see what the Saviour of the world,
He that hath rebelled, he may be pardoned, but he that Goes on, he that After declaration of pardon, upon gracious terms will not come in, see what the Saviour of the world,
let us revere and reverence him whom God hath exalted, for every King proportionably is, what the King of the Jews was, Caput Anguli, the head of the corner.
let us revere and Reverence him whom God hath exalted, for every King proportionably is, what the King of the jews was, Caput Anguli, the head of the corner.
for, from his discourse of the chief precious, living, and elect corner stone, he presently falls to treat of Christians duty to their Kings, saying, Submit your selves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord sake;
for, from his discourse of the chief precious, living, and elect corner stone, he presently falls to Treat of Christians duty to their Kings, saying, Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man, for the Lord sake;
The son of David, he who sitteth at the right hand of God, and is immediately next to God, he is a King! the highest exaltation of humanity, it is in the person of a King:
The son of David, he who Sitteth At the right hand of God, and is immediately next to God, he is a King! the highest exaltation of humanity, it is in the person of a King:
Honour the King stands so nigh to fear God, that he cannot be a good Christian, who will not be a good subject, specially to such a King whose Throne is sensibly of Gods erection,
Honour the King Stands so High to Fear God, that he cannot be a good Christian, who will not be a good Subject, specially to such a King whose Throne is sensibly of God's erection,
Psalm 78. 19. They speak against God, and said, can God furnish a Table in the wilderness? The Jews did never think it more impossible for God to send them Quails, to fill them with flesh,
Psalm 78. 19. They speak against God, and said, can God furnish a Table in the Wilderness? The jews did never think it more impossible for God to send them Quails, to fill them with Flesh,
and to furnish them with a table in the wilderness, then thousands in this our Nation thought it was for God (to do as he hath done) to bring back the banisht,
and to furnish them with a table in the Wilderness, then thousands in this our nation Thought it was for God (to do as he hath done) to bring back the banished,
onely with this great difference, Quails were the fruit of their murmur, but a King the return of our prayers; Quails were given upon displeasure, but a King in loving kindness; Quails were brought in with blood, but the coming in of the King was much like the Israelites going out, of which it is written, Not a dog moved his tongue against it;
only with this great difference, Quails were the fruit of their murmur, but a King the return of our Prayers; Quails were given upon displeasure, but a King in loving kindness; Quails were brought in with blood, but the coming in of the King was much like the Israelites going out, of which it is written, Not a dog moved his tongue against it;
So came in our King, and that he who so lately was petra scandali, the rock of offence, should now on a sudden become desideratus genuium, the desire of Nations, that he should so come in, Hoc factum Domini, This is the Lords doings, and that it is so,
So Come in our King, and that he who so lately was Petra scandali, the rock of offence, should now on a sudden become Desideratus genuium, the desire of nations, that he should so come in, Hoc factum Domini, This is the lords doings, and that it is so,
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The whole Land, that is all the Honourable, all the Loyal, and (upon the account of Religion in 1641. protested to) all the Religious, lay as the chidren of Israel in Egypt, under severe Task-masters:
The Whole Land, that is all the Honourable, all the Loyal, and (upon the account of Religion in 1641. protested to) all the Religious, lay as the Children of Israel in Egypt, under severe Taskmasters:
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even so, so ill under the rod had most of us carried, and demeaned our selves, that we were unworthy of a favour, unworthy to know any but oppressors,
even so, so ill under the rod had most of us carried, and demeaned our selves, that we were unworthy of a favour, unworthy to know any but Oppressors's,
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that all the taxes and Task-masters, all the vexations and sufferings groaned under, they were but our just deservings: And therefore that God should be so good,
that all the Taxes and Taskmasters, all the vexations and sufferings groaned under, they were but our just deservings: And Therefore that God should be so good,
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as to send redemption to such a people, so gracious as to raise up a mighty salvation to the house of our David, so merciful as to vouchsafe us a King, whose very approach seems to put a period to the calamities of three Kingdoms:
as to send redemption to such a people, so gracious as to raise up a mighty salvation to the house of our David, so merciful as to vouchsafe us a King, whose very approach seems to put a Period to the calamities of three Kingdoms:
but onely his own doings, so that we may here very well take up that of the Psalmist, Thou, O God, of thy goodness hast prepared for the poor. It is of thy goodness, O Lord, that the stone which was refused, is become the Head of the corner;
but only his own doings, so that we may Here very well take up that of the Psalmist, Thou, Oh God, of thy Goodness hast prepared for the poor. It is of thy Goodness, Oh Lord, that the stone which was refused, is become the Head of the corner;
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As then Balaam told Balak, There was no divination against Jacob, nor no inchantment against Israel; even so there is no counsel against the onely wise,
As then balaam told Balak, There was no divination against Jacob, nor no enchantment against Israel; even so there is no counsel against the only wise,
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and that by such who were cried up for the Saints of the earth, men full of holy pretences, pretended revelations, Sabbatarian zeal, and extraordinary impulses of the spirit; yea, enacted it was that none should be a Builder, that did not disavow this stone;
and that by such who were cried up for the Saints of the earth, men full of holy pretences, pretended revelations, Sabbatarian zeal, and extraordinary impulses of the Spirit; yea, enacted it was that none should be a Builder, that did not disavow this stone;
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none should bear office, handle the sword, or have benefit of Law, that did not engage against King and Lords; yea, it was defined treason, and made death by pretence of Law,
none should bear office, handle the sword, or have benefit of Law, that did not engage against King and lords; yea, it was defined treason, and made death by pretence of Law,
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as flesh and blood could well raise: there was formidable, and whole armies, armies that feared not to fight, men victorious enough, and expert in war;
as Flesh and blood could well raise: there was formidable, and Whole armies, armies that feared not to fight, men victorious enough, and expert in war;
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so that indeed the Kings friends, and such as would have raised up this despised stone, they were like Israel under the Philistin tyranny, They had nor sword nor spear, they had not so much as a leaver left them, all the power was in the enemies hand;
so that indeed the Kings Friends, and such as would have raised up this despised stone, they were like Israel under the Philistines tyranny, They had nor sword nor spear, they had not so much as a leaver left them, all the power was in the enemies hand;
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The Lord our God he hath shewed his power, not by breaking the bow, or snapping the spear in sunder; but which is a much more admirable efficacy, by turning the hearts of his people, by bowing the hearts of thousands,
The Lord our God he hath showed his power, not by breaking the bow, or snapping the spear in sunder; but which is a much more admirable efficacy, by turning the hearts of his people, by bowing the hearts of thousands,
Amongst us men, such is our power that we can fetter the feet, bind the hands, and bridle all outward violence, (for when a stronger cometh, the armed man is conquered) but a power over the heart, that we have not, the power of hearts it is in his hands only, who made the heart;
among us men, such is our power that we can fetter the feet, bind the hands, and bridle all outward violence, (for when a Stronger comes, the armed man is conquered) but a power over the heart, that we have not, the power of hearts it is in his hands only, who made the heart;
so much more of God, o're there hath been of men, that we may well to the glory of Gods power say, Our rejected stone was set in his place, our refused stone he was made Head of the corner,
so much more of God, over there hath been of men, that we may well to the glory of God's power say, Our rejected stone was Set in his place, our refused stone he was made Head of the corner,
Psalm 74. The prophet sadly complains, that at the destruction of the Temple, The enemies roared in the midst of it, they cast fire into the sanctuary, yea, they broke down the carved works thereof with axes and hammers:
Psalm 74. The Prophet sadly complains, that At the destruction of the Temple, The enemies roared in the midst of it, they cast fire into the sanctuary, yea, they broke down the carved works thereof with axes and hammers:
Now this is just the emblem of our sad, and our glad condition; for when our Caput Anguli, when our Corner stone was rejected, despised, and taken down,
Now this is just the emblem of our sad, and our glad condition; for when our Caput Anguli, when our Corner stone was rejected, despised, and taken down,
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A marvelous work: For that, that stone which the Master-builders had voted rather dirt, then stone; that that stone voted by them no more like to the Head of the corner,
A marvelous work: For that, that stone which the Master-builders had voted rather dirt, then stone; that that stone voted by them no more like to the Head of the corner,
that that stone, to the which every helping hand was voted treasonable, and every friendly Builder a Rebel, and a Traytor; that that stone, which Ministers were forbid, either directly or indirectly for to pray for;
that that stone, to the which every helping hand was voted treasonable, and every friendly Builder a Rebel, and a Traitor; that that stone, which Ministers were forbid, either directly or indirectly for to pray for;
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that that stone, to which it was treason to make an approach, or an address, should finde Builders to advance, and raise it up, Hoc factum mirabile, this is a work marvelous in our eyes.
that that stone, to which it was treason to make an approach, or an address, should find Builders to advance, and raise it up, Hoc factum Marvelous, this is a work marvelous in our eyes.
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That daring and unimitable president! that Son of blood, who feared not to unhead our corner, and throw down the most precious stone, that ever did Head our Buildings;
That daring and unimitable president! that Son of blood, who feared not to unhead our corner, and throw down the most precious stone, that ever did Head our Buildings;
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We finde in the History of Kings it never went well, either with Church or State, when the lowest of the people were made Priests, or when God permitted a Jeroboam, a servant, to sit upon the Throne of his Soveraign:
We find in the History of Kings it never went well, either with Church or State, when the lowest of the people were made Priests, or when God permitted a Jeroboam, a servant, to fit upon the Throne of his Sovereign:
A King, whose first publick act of regality his Kingdom was acquainted with, it was a Proclamation against the debaucht and swearing, professing with what parts so ever, they may be otherwise qualified and endowed, they shall for them be as reprobate stones in his account;
A King, whose First public act of regality his Kingdom was acquainted with, it was a Proclamation against the debauched and swearing, professing with what parts so ever, they may be otherwise qualified and endowed, they shall for them be as Reprobate stones in his account;
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First, To rejoyce; For if these words relate either to Davids exaltation to his Throne (as some) or to the son of David, our Saviours resurrection from the grave;
First, To rejoice; For if these words relate either to Davids exaltation to his Throne (as Some) or to the son of David, our Saviors resurrection from the grave;
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or as we at this time apply them, to our present Soveraigns most happy restitution; upon all accounts, the eye may see, what did, and what may joy the heart.
or as we At this time apply them, to our present Sovereigns most happy restitution; upon all accounts, the eye may see, what did, and what may joy the heart.
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they came as one man to anoint David, and to rejoyce with him, I Chron. II. v. I, 3. The son of David (the most certain designed by this stone) he was depressed and exalted;
they Come as one man to anoint David, and to rejoice with him, I Chronicles II v. I, 3. The son of David (the most certain designed by this stone) he was depressed and exalted;
the marvelous things done by God for our redemption, may very well create a Festival, and give Christians (at least at the Feast of Easter, for) to say, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will reloyce and be glad in it.
the marvelous things done by God for our redemption, may very well create a Festival, and give Christians (At least At the Feast of Easter, for) to say, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will reloyce and be glad in it.
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Now woful experience hath taught our Builders, that such a stone was our Royal Soveraign, Charles the Second; like this Emphatical stone of the second Temple, was the onely Caput Anguli, the onely Head stone that could close our breaches:
Now woeful experience hath taught our Builders, that such a stone was our Royal Sovereign, Charles the Second; like this Emphatical stone of the second Temple, was the only Caput Anguli, the only Head stone that could close our Breaches:
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And therefore that God of his most gracious providence, would be pleased so to fit us, that through Gods blessing in him we may become an united people:
And Therefore that God of his most gracious providence, would be pleased so to fit us, that through God's blessing in him we may become an united people:
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1 Sam. 12. When Samuel had presented their desired King unto his people, Samuel tells, them the consideration of the great things which God hath done, it should work in them such a thankfulness,
1 Sam. 12. When Samuel had presented their desired King unto his people, Samuel tells, them the consideration of the great things which God hath done, it should work in them such a thankfulness,
Col. 3. If you observe there the commands of obedience, which St. Paul gives, to wives, children, and servants, you shall finde the Lord is made a motive to them all,
Col. 3. If you observe there the commands of Obedience, which Saint Paul gives, to wives, children, and Servants, you shall find the Lord is made a motive to them all,
for speaking to wives he saith, As it is fit in the Lord; speaking to children he saith, This is well pleasing to the Lord; and speaking to servents, Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord.
for speaking to wives he Says, As it is fit in the Lord; speaking to children he Says, This is well pleasing to the Lord; and speaking to Servants, Whatsoever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord.
But the same obedience done upon the Lords account, the same obedience done by us Christians upon the account of Faith, it may bring unto us an everlasting recompence.
But the same Obedience done upon the lords account, the same Obedience done by us Christians upon the account of Faith, it may bring unto us an everlasting recompense.
our bounden duty is, not as do Pagons, or Turks, to honour our King for fear, to love him for his bounty, or to obey him upon constraint: But being it was the Lords doing, so marvelously (almost miraculously) to invest him in the Throne of his Father!
our bounden duty is, not as doe Pagons, or Turks, to honour our King for Fear, to love him for his bounty, or to obey him upon constraint: But being it was the lords doing, so marvelously (almost miraculously) to invest him in the Throne of his Father!
let our obedience be for the Lords sake, let our obedience have more of the Gospel, then the Law in it, let our allegeance have more of the Christian, then the Subject in it;
let our Obedience be for the lords sake, let our Obedience have more of the Gospel, then the Law in it, let our allegiance have more of the Christian, then the Subject in it;
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Yea, that there may be a perfect period to the Grand Conspiracy, both against the Lord anointed, and the Lords anointed, let our conversation be such as become Christians,
Yea, that there may be a perfect Period to the Grand conspiracy, both against the Lord anointed, and the lords anointed, let our Conversation be such as become Christians,
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The stone which the Builders refused, is become the Head stone of the corner: This is the Lords doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Soli Deo gloria.
The stone which the Builders refused, is become the Head stone of the corner: This is the lords doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Soli God gloria.
