God's eye on the contrite, or, A discourse shewing that true poverty and contrition of spirit, and trembling at God's Word is the infallible and only way for the obtaining and retaining of divine acceptation as it was made in the audience of the General Assembly of the Massachusetts Colony at Boston in New England May 27, 1685, being the day of election there / by William Adams.
THis Chapter and the foregoing contain the last and 〈 ◊ 〉 ing S• … on of this Prophet, in the publick A• … ce o• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Iews, 〈 ◊ 〉 that did concern and was proposed to the General • … dy of that People.
THis Chapter and the foregoing contain the last and 〈 ◊ 〉 ing S• … on of this Prophet, in the public A• … ce o• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Iews, 〈 ◊ 〉 that did concern and was proposed to the General • … die of that People.
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and that he had so graciously manifested Himself to: the Lord promises to preserve a Remna• … in this calamity, whom He would follow with signal favours where ever they should be cast, and reserve to better times.
and that he had so graciously manifested Himself to: the Lord promises to preserve a Remna• … in this calamity, whom He would follow with signal favours where ever they should be cast, and reserve to better times.
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And because this people of the Iews both good and bad did too much confide in the Temple and the external Rites and Ordinances of God's worship attended among them:
And Because this people of the Iews both good and bad did too much confide in the Temple and the external Rites and Ordinances of God's worship attended among them:
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while in the mean time they were not suitably spirited nor did suitably carry themselves. The Prophet in the beginning of this Chapter beats them off from that carnal confidence,
while in the mean time they were not suitably spirited nor did suitably carry themselves. The Prophet in the beginning of this Chapter beats them off from that carnal confidence,
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and shews them the true way of obtaining and re - taining Divine, Favour ▪ declaring • … hat it would be vain Confidence to rest in any external • … gns of Gods pr• … e or
and shows them the true Way of obtaining and re - taining Divine, Favour ▪ declaring • … hat it would be vain Confidence to rest in any external • … gns of God's pr• … e or
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Others refer it t• … the House that had been built unto God, that had been the place of His rest viz. the Temple mentioned in the latter part of the first verse.
Others refer it t• … the House that had been built unto God, that had been the place of His rest viz. the Temple mentioned in the latter part of the First verse.
QUEST. II. What is the scope and drift of these words, to what end 〈 ◊ 〉 they thus exprest? [ For all those things hath mine hand made &c. ] ANSW. They may import either
QUEST. II What is the scope and drift of these words, to what end 〈 ◊ 〉 they thus expressed? [ For all those things hath mine hand made etc. ] ANSWER. They may import either
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1. Seeing that God is HE who has given being to all things, one and another, He cannot be supposed to have any need of, to receive benefit by, or be engaged unto Man for any service he hath done Him.
1. Seeing that God is HE who has given being to all things, one and Another, He cannot be supposed to have any need of, to receive benefit by, or be engaged unto Man for any service he hath done Him.
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And so they respect and may be joyned with the following words after this manner, q. d. Although I who AM the Authour and Creator of all things whatsoever, cannot therefore need or be engaged to any creature,
And so they respect and may be joined with the following words After this manner, q. worser. Although I who AM the Author and Creator of all things whatsoever, cannot Therefore need or be engaged to any creature,
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So Exod. 2. 25. God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect to them. Numb. 16. 15. Moses was very wroth and said to the Lord, respect not thou their offering. Psal. 11. 7. His countenance doth behold the upright. Amos 5. 22. Your meat-offerings I will not accept,
So Exod 2. 25. God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect to them. Numb. 16. 15. Moses was very wroth and said to the Lord, respect not thou their offering. Psalm 11. 7. His countenance does behold the upright. Amos 5. 22. Your Meat offerings I will not accept,
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But here it is to be understood of such who are spiritually poor, or poor in their own sight and esteem, poor in spirit, as they are called Mat. 5. 3. that think modestly, lowly, meanly of themselves.
But Here it is to be understood of such who Are spiritually poor, or poor in their own sighed and esteem, poor in Spirit, as they Are called Mathew 5. 3. that think modestly, lowly, meanly of themselves.
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All men indeed are poor in spiritual regards, but it is the man that does duly sense his spiritual poverty, who understands himself to be and bears himself as a poor man, that is here meant.
All men indeed Are poor in spiritual regards, but it is the man that does duly sense his spiritual poverty, who understands himself to be and bears himself as a poor man, that is Here meant.
And of a contrite spirit ] The word properly signifies smitten in spirit, and intends one whose heart smites him for his Sins and sinfulness, whose spirit is grieved and wounded under his guilt and pollution, who is in bitternes by looking on his Lord whom he has pierced by his sins, and his heart yeilds and falls under the Lords threatning of, and sentence against his sin.
And of a contrite Spirit ] The word properly signifies smitten in Spirit, and intends one whose heart smites him for his Sins and sinfulness, whose Spirit is grieved and wounded under his guilt and pollution, who is in bitterness by looking on his Lord whom he has pierced by his Sins, and his heart yields and falls under the lords threatening of, and sentence against his since.
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that it commands & stills the hear• …, that there is a fear of the threatnings, a fear of incurring the penalty of unbelief of and disobedience to the Word;
that it commands & stills the hear• …, that there is a Fear of the threatenings, a Fear of incurring the penalty of unbelief of and disobedience to the Word;
Amos 3. 6, 8. Shall a trumpet (to which the voice of the Lords Prophet convincing of sin by the word is compared Isai. 58. 1. Lift up thy voice like a trumpet,
Amos 3. 6, 8. Shall a trumpet (to which the voice of the lords Prophet convincing of since by the word is compared Isaiah 58. 1. Lift up thy voice like a trumpet,
the Invincible irresistable GOD hath threatned judgment by His word) who will not fear? It is expected such Reproofs and Threatnings by the word should work an Aw.
the Invincible irresistible GOD hath threatened judgement by His word) who will not Fear? It is expected such Reproofs and Threatenings by the word should work an Awe.
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And this the Seventy do directly point to in their rendring this latter clause thus, Ki epi tina epiblepso all' e epi ton tapeinon &c. And upon whom should I look but upon [ or unto ] him that is poor &c. And I have seen an old English Translation that renders the words in like manner.
And this the Seventy do directly point to in their rendering this latter clause thus, Ki epi tina epiblepso all' e epi ton tapeinon etc. And upon whom should I look but upon [ or unto ] him that is poor etc. And I have seen an old English translation that renders the words in like manner.
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See this further confirmed Isai. 57. 15. For thus saith the High and Lofty O• … that inhabiteth Eternity whose Name is HOLY, I dwell in the High and Holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the Humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
See this further confirmed Isaiah 57. 15. For thus Says the High and Lofty O• … that Inhabiteth Eternity whose Name is HOLY, I dwell in the High and Holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the Humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
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Created that Fountain and Center of Light, Heat, & Influence in this lower World, the Sun; together with all the lesser light Bodies, which are for Times,
Created that Fountain and Centre of Light, Heat, & Influence in this lower World, the Sun; together with all the lesser Light Bodies, which Are for Times,
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Job 37. with 38. Chap. The continued Creation of those Beings that are ever coming up, and going off the Stage of this world, by a perpetual, orderly Succession and propagation, they are also His Work.
Job 37. with 38. Chap. The continued Creation of those Beings that Are ever coming up, and going off the Stage of this world, by a perpetual, orderly Succession and propagation, they Are also His Work.
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Psal. 104. The whole Administration of Providence in the Upholding and Government of all created Beings, in a way of highest Wisdom and exact Order, it is all His work.
Psalm 104. The Whole Administration of Providence in the Upholding and Government of all created Beings, in a Way of highest Wisdom and exact Order, it is all His work.
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Those notable changes in the World in the promoting or suppressing, exalting or bringing down of Kingdoms, Nations, Provinces or Persons, they are all wrought by Him.
Those notable changes in the World in the promoting or suppressing, exalting or bringing down of Kingdoms, nations, Provinces or Persons, they Are all wrought by Him.
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Ezek. 17, 24. And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree,
Ezekiel 17, 24. And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree,
and the releasing and renewing of the face of the Earth again, it's His work. Psal. 147. 15, 18. He sendeth forth His Commandment upon earth; His Word runneth very swiftly.
and the releasing and renewing of the face of the Earth again, it's His work. Psalm 147. 15, 18. He sends forth His Commandment upon earth; His Word Runneth very swiftly.
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Plain Demonstrations of His Favour, Kind-Kindness, Grace and good Will to them He does more for one Nation or People many times, a great deal, than He does for another.
Plain Demonstrations of His Favour, Kind-Kindness, Grace and good Will to them He does more for one nation or People many times, a great deal, than He does for Another.
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He not only prospers them in the World above others, but makes known and gives forth more of Himself as to visible Dispensations and outward meanes and advantages for Heaven than He does to others.
He not only prospers them in the World above Others, but makes known and gives forth more of Himself as to visible Dispensations and outward means and advantages for Heaven than He does to Others.
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Thus signally did God dispence to Seth, in whose Family and Race the Worship of God and the visible Adoption and Covenant was continued, Genes. 4. 26. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son — then began men to call upon the Name of the Lord.
Thus signally did God dispense to Seth, in whose Family and Raze the Worship of God and the visible Adoption and Covenant was continued, Genesis. 4. 26. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son — then began men to call upon the Name of the Lord.
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Religious Worship being especially attended in Seth 's Family, when lost by others, hence those of his posterity (though they afterward Degenerated) are called the Sons of God,
Religious Worship being especially attended in Seth is Family, when lost by Others, hence those of his posterity (though they afterwards Degenerated) Are called the Sons of God,
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Thus signally did God dispense to Noah, (who when all the World besides were overthrown with a deluge of waters) found grace in the eyes of the Lord and is saved with his house in the Ark, Genes. 6. 8. and 7. 23. And every living substance was destroyed, which was upon the face of the ground, both man and cattel and the creeping things and the fowl of the heaven,
Thus signally did God dispense to Noah, (who when all the World beside were overthrown with a deluge of waters) found grace in the eyes of the Lord and is saved with his house in the Ark, Genesis. 6. 8. and 7. 23. And every living substance was destroyed, which was upon the face of the ground, both man and cattle and the creeping things and the fowl of the heaven,
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and they were destroyed from the earth, and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the Ark, To Abraham also, whom God separated from his idolatrous kindred, revealed Himself most graciously to, made of him a great Nation, appropriated Blessing to him,
and they were destroyed from the earth, and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the Ark, To Abraham also, whom God separated from his idolatrous kindred, revealed Himself most graciously to, made of him a great nation, appropriated Blessing to him,
and to them that should bless him, and Cursing to them that should curse him, Gen. 12. 1, 2, 3. Now the Lord had said unto Abraham, Get thee out of thy Countrey and from thy kindred,
and to them that should bless him, and Cursing to them that should curse him, Gen. 12. 1, 2, 3. Now the Lord had said unto Abraham, Get thee out of thy Country and from thy kindred,
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Most signal were the Dispensations of God to the Children of Israel, whom God chose out of all People to be a peculiar people to Himself, to bear His Name in the world, to dwell in His presence, to be betrusted with all the Ordinances of His House and visible Kingdom, to have God nigh to them in all that which they called upon him for, to work wonderfully and gloriously for them in all their necessities and difficulties.
Most signal were the Dispensations of God to the Children of Israel, whom God chosen out of all People to be a peculiar people to Himself, to bear His Name in the world, to dwell in His presence, to be betrusted with all the Ordinances of His House and visible Kingdom, to have God High to them in all that which they called upon him for, to work wonderfully and gloriously for them in all their necessities and difficulties.
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Exod. 19. 3, — 6. And Moses went up unto God, and the Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Iacob, and tell the Children of Israel: Y• …, have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bare you on Eagles wings and brought you unto My Self.
Exod 19. 3, — 6. And Moses went up unto God, and the Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Iacob, and tell the Children of Israel: Y• …, have seen what I did to the egyptians, and how I bore you on Eagles wings and brought you unto My Self.
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And to make thee high above all Nations which he hath made, in Praise, and in Name, and in Honour and that thou mayst be an holy people unto the Lord thy God, as He hath spoken.
And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in Praise, and in Name, and in Honour and that thou Mayest be an holy people unto the Lord thy God, as He hath spoken.
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Signal also were the Lord's Dispensations to, and so the priviledges and Advantages of those places where our Lord Jesus in the dayes of His flesh did mostly converse, preach,
Signal also were the Lord's Dispensations to, and so the privileges and Advantages of those places where our Lord jesus in the days of His Flesh did mostly converse, preach,
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and with His Authority to publish and preach the Gospel of salyation, beginning at Ierusalem, and passing through the Regions, of Iude• … and Samaria to Cesarea, Damascus, Ioppa, Lydda and Saron, Cyprus, Derbe, L• … stra, Icomu• … and An• … och, and a great part of Asia; and at length in Europe, to Macedonia, Thessalonica, Berea, Corinth, &c. And since the Apostles dayes, some Nations,
and with His authority to publish and preach the Gospel of salyation, beginning At Ierusalem, and passing through the Regions, of Iude• … and Samaria to Caesarea, Damascus, Joppa, Lydda and Saron, Cyprus, Derbe, L• … stra, Icomu• … and An• … och, and a great part of Asia; and At length in Europe, to Macedonia, Thessalonica, Berea, Corinth, etc. And since the Apostles days, Some nations,
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And we in New-England (who should if God perswade us so, look upon our selves as less than the least of all God's sincere people) ha• … e been behind but few in the signalness of God's dispensations to us in these respects as this Place,
And we in New england (who should if God persuade us so, look upon our selves as less than the least of all God's sincere people) ha• … e been behind but few in the signalness of God's dispensations to us in these respects as this Place,
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I mean not only, that the solemnityes themselves have been witnesses, but also that upon them, frequent, plain and full Reports have been made of the Lords wonderful and gracious 〈 … 〉 • … eople.
I mean not only, that the solemnities themselves have been Witnesses, but also that upon them, frequent, plain and full Reports have been made of the lords wondered and gracious 〈 … 〉 • … eople.
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Men may (and would to God there were none here that did so!) live under the most clear Gospel Light, in the pure, peaceable, free Enjoyment of Gospel Order and Ordinances, be obliged by manifold Kindnesses from God, themselves have great Knowledge in Religion,
Men may (and would to God there were none Here that did so!) live under the most clear Gospel Light, in the pure, peaceable, free Enjoyment of Gospel Order and Ordinances, be obliged by manifold Kindnesses from God, themselves have great Knowledge in Religion,
and yet live in some sin openly or secretly, be enslaved to some base defiling lust, wherewith they may not only pollute themselves, but others also.
and yet live in Some since openly or secretly, be enslaved to Some base defiling lust, wherewith they may not only pollute themselves, but Others also.
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As the Lord emphatically complains of them in Isai. 1. 2. and Ier. 2. 12, 13. Priviledged professors, Professors in New-England may be discovered to be sinners;
As the Lord emphatically complains of them in Isaiah 1. 2. and Jeremiah 2. 12, 13. Privileged professors, Professors in New england may be discovered to be Sinners;
Moreover, There may be under such Enjoyments, Grievous and horrible Neglects, receiving the Grace of God (in Gospel offers and means of Salvation) in vain;
Moreover, There may be under such Enjoyments, Grievous and horrible Neglects, receiving the Grace of God (in Gospel offers and means of Salvation) in vain;
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Woful formality and slightiness in holy Duties, men not stiring up themselves to seek GOD, resting in a name to live: Carnal confidence in priviledges and former visible enjoyments of Divine Favour, Ier. 7. 4. Want of Zeal for GOD His Service and Glory, against Sin:
Woeful formality and slightiness in holy Duties, men not stirring up themselves to seek GOD, resting in a name to live: Carnal confidence in privileges and former visible enjoyments of Divine Favour, Jeremiah 7. 4. Want of Zeal for GOD His Service and Glory, against since:
Too great Indulgence to Sin and Sinners, in compliance with the Laxness, Loosness and spirit of the Times, Unaffectedness with, and Unreclaimedness under the loud-speaking voice of God's Dispensations.
Too great Indulgence to since and Sinners, in compliance with the Laxness, Looseness and Spirit of the Times, Unaffectedness with, and Unreclaimedness under the loud-speaking voice of God's Dispensations.
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Zeph. 3. 1. 2, 5, 6, 7. Wo to her that • … lihy • … lthy and polluted to the oppressing City. She obeyed not the voice: she received not Correction:
Zephaniah 3. 1. 2, 5, 6, 7. Woe to her that • … lihy • … lthy and polluted to the oppressing city. She obeyed not the voice: she received not Correction:
2. Such offences in a people are not secured from provoking God's Displeasure and drawing down punishment by any signal Dispensations, such a people have been under.
2. Such offences in a people Are not secured from provoking God's Displeasure and drawing down punishment by any signal Dispensations, such a people have been under.
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However near any have been lift up to Heaven by mercyes, this [ endon to kakon, ] this Sin within will tumble them down again, Obad. 3. 4. And the Holy Oracles of Truth tell us, that Corruptions and Neglects after and under such signal Dispensations (1.) They do more provoke Divine displas• ….
However near any have been lift up to Heaven by Mercies, this [ endon to kakon, ] this since within will tumble them down again, Obadiah 3. 4. And the Holy Oracles of Truth tell us, that Corruptions and Neglects After and under such signal Dispensations (1.) They do more provoke Divine displas• ….
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as golden Candlesticks the Son of man sometimes gloriously walked) through their degeneracy and sin, have lost all, been overthrown and sunk into Ruine.
as golden Candlesticks the Son of man sometime gloriously walked) through their degeneracy and since, have lost all, been overthrown and sunk into Ruin.
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Concl. 5. The standing tryal of a person's and so a peoples Acceptation with God, is their being of a poor and contrit spirite, and trembling at His Word.
Conclusio 5. The standing trial of a person's and so a peoples Acceptation with God, is their being of a poor and Contrite Spirit, and trembling At His Word.
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Unto which Contrition and lowliness of spirit, there is requisite the sense and acknowledgement 1. Of the infinite Distance and Disproportion that is betwixt GOD and them.
Unto which Contrition and lowliness of Spirit, there is requisite the sense and acknowledgement 1. Of the infinite Distance and Disproportion that is betwixt GOD and them.
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The sense of them, in their numbers and aggravations, take hold upon him and make his heart even to fail, Psal. 40 12. For innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine Iniquities have taken hold upon me,
The sense of them, in their numbers and aggravations, take hold upon him and make his heart even to fail, Psalm 40 12. For innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine Iniquities have taken hold upon me,
Luke. 15. 19. — and am no more worthy to be called thy son, Look themselves through and through, they can find nothing to build any claim upon to the smallest mercy.
Lycia. 15. 19. — and am no more worthy to be called thy son, Look themselves through and through, they can find nothing to built any claim upon to the Smallest mercy.
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4. Of their Forfeiture of all that which they have received from God already: and Desert of the greatest Evil. That they deserve, as to receive nothing further;
4. Of their Forfeiture of all that which they have received from God already: and Desert of the greatest Evil. That they deserve, as to receive nothing further;
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And therefore under all afflictions and bereavements, when God comes out snarply against them, they can heartily say, He has punished us less then our iniquities deserve, and It is th• … Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
And Therefore under all afflictions and bereavements, when God comes out snarply against them, they can heartily say, He has punished us less then our iniquities deserve, and It is th• … Lord's Mercies that we Are not consumed.
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5. Of their absolute need of Divine help and grace upon all accounts That they cannot live but are most certainly undone without God's Grace and help in Christ.
5. Of their absolute need of Divine help and grace upon all accounts That they cannot live but Are most Certainly undone without God's Grace and help in christ.
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He does not seek to cover or cloak any of his weakness or wretchedness, but openly acknowledges all, he is willing to speak plain truth of himself before, and unto God.
He does not seek to cover or cloak any of his weakness or wretchedness, but openly acknowledges all, he is willing to speak plain truth of himself before, and unto God.
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Luke. 15. 21. Father I have sinned — and am no more worthy — He humbly receives his Doom and Sentence from the Word of God, the Judgement it passes upon him.
Lycia. 15. 21. Father I have sinned — and am no more worthy — He humbly receives his Doom and Sentence from the Word of God, the Judgement it passes upon him.
To this practice of Humiliation, God would have his sinning people brought, to confess their trespasses and humbly declare their acceptance of the punishment of their iniquity, justifying God therein.
To this practice of Humiliation, God would have his sinning people brought, to confess their Trespasses and humbly declare their acceptance of the punishment of their iniquity, justifying God therein.
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Iudg. 10. 15. And the Children of Israel said unto the Lord, we have sinned, d• … e thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee, deliver us • … s only, we pray thee this day.
Judges 10. 15. And the Children of Israel said unto the Lord, we have sinned, d• … e thou unto us whatsoever seems good unto thee, deliver us • … s only, we pray thee this day.
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Which mercy to a sinner can be only through Jesus Christ the Mediator. Thus a backsliding people when humbled, pray the Lord's Favour for his Names sake.
Which mercy to a sinner can be only through jesus christ the Mediator. Thus a backsliding people when humbled, pray the Lord's Favour for his Names sake.
He fears to stand against any Command of God, Counsel or Warning from Him, Thus when Israel under threatnings of God's departure were soundly humbled, they seriously reformed themselves by the Word of God,
He fears to stand against any Command of God, Counsel or Warning from Him, Thus when Israel under threatenings of God's departure were soundly humbled, they seriously reformed themselves by the Word of God,
But it is clearly another thing which he purely designs, viz. the promoting the work and honour of Christ by all due wayes and meanes, thinking meanly of, and humbly behaving himself therein.
But it is clearly Another thing which he purely designs, viz. the promoting the work and honour of christ by all due ways and means, thinking meanly of, and humbly behaving himself therein.
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The poor have their eyes unto and upon the Lord, and therefore the Lord will have His eyes upon them. In them there is the most free and open passage for the Lord to come into their souls with all His Power, Authority, Sovereignty, Glory and Grace.
The poor have their eyes unto and upon the Lord, and Therefore the Lord will have His eyes upon them. In them there is the most free and open passage for the Lord to come into their Souls with all His Power, authority, Sovereignty, Glory and Grace.
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Psal. 18. 25, 26, 27. With the merciful thou wilt shew thy self merciful, with an upright man thou wilt shew thy self upright, with the pure thou wilt show thy self pure,
Psalm 18. 25, 26, 27. With the merciful thou wilt show thy self merciful, with an upright man thou wilt show thy self upright, with the pure thou wilt show thy self pure,
Whence they thus improving and honouring Him, God hath a gracious respect to them for His sake. III. How God doth look upon and accept the humble and lowly.
Whence they thus improving and honouring Him, God hath a gracious respect to them for His sake. III. How God does look upon and accept the humble and lowly.
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Psal. 25. 9. The meek will He guide in judgment, & the meek will He teach His way. He will communicate His grace to them Iam. 4. 6. — but gives Grace to the humble. He will dwell with them.
Psalm 25. 9. The meek will He guide in judgement, & the meek will He teach His Way. He will communicate His grace to them Iam. 4. 6. — but gives Grace to the humble. He will dwell with them.
and if Hee do not give them outward deliverance, yet He will strengthen them with strength in their souls; with Faith, patience and Courage to bear up,
and if He do not give them outward deliverance, yet He will strengthen them with strength in their Souls; with Faith, patience and Courage to bear up,
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Psal. 138. 3. In the day when I cried, thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my Soul. God will be near at hand to support and save them in and out of the flouds or Fires of Affliction and calamity.
Psalm 138. 3. In the day when I cried, thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my Soul. God will be near At hand to support and save them in and out of the floods or Fires of Affliction and calamity.
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I. USE. It is of solemn Conviction and Humiliation to us this day, That we have not been, that we are no more such as God hath declared His Acceptance of, and Respect to.
I. USE. It is of solemn Conviction and Humiliation to us this day, That we have not been, that we Are no more such as God hath declared His Acceptance of, and Respect to.
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Let the Prophets of the Lord and all the Lord's people mourn, and their souls weep for the Pride of New-England, as he Ier. 13. 17. But if ye will not hear i• …, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride,
Let the prophets of the Lord and all the Lord's people mourn, and their Souls weep for the Pride of New england, as he Jeremiah 13. 17. But if you will not hear i• …, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride,
O that we could so take reproof from God, as to make this place and this day a Bochim! As they Iudg. 2. 4, 5. And it came to pass when the Angel of the Lord spake these words (viz. words of Conviction and Reproof, • … e have not obeyed my voice:
Oh that we could so take reproof from God, as to make this place and this day a Bochim! As they Judges 2. 4, 5. And it Come to pass when the Angel of the Lord spoke these words (viz. words of Conviction and Reproof, • … e have not obeyed my voice:
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I will not drive them out before you, but they shall be as thorns in your sides) unto all the Children of Israel, that the people lift up their voice and wept:
I will not drive them out before you, but they shall be as thorns in your sides) unto all the Children of Israel, that the people lift up their voice and wept:
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Ier. 2. 31. O generation, see ye the word of the Lord, have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darknes• …? Wherefore say my people, we are Lords, we will come no more unto thee? Had we not been stout against the Lord, we could never have stood out against so many solemn counsels and warnings upon these and other occasions, as we have done.
Jeremiah 2. 31. O generation, see you the word of the Lord, have I been a Wilderness unto Israel? a land of darknes• …? Wherefore say my people, we Are lords, we will come no more unto thee? Had we not been stout against the Lord, we could never have stood out against so many solemn Counsels and Warnings upon these and other occasions, as we have done.
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Oh that (as it is said of Hezekiah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem 2. Chron 32. 26. Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he, and the inhabitants of Ierusalem.
O that (as it is said of Hezekiah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem 2. Chronicles 32. 26. Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he, and the inhabitants of Ierusalem.
The want of this has been the cause of all our errors, of all provoking errors in Doctrine, Worship, in Administration both Civil and Ecclesiastical, and in Conversation.
The want of this has been the cause of all our errors, of all provoking errors in Doctrine, Worship, in Administration both Civil and Ecclesiastical, and in Conversation.
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More than becomes (not so much creatures, as) those who profess utmost Reverence, Subjection, Obsequiousness to, and Dependance upon the Lord our Creator and Redeemer,
More than becomes (not so much creatures, as) those who profess utmost reverence, Subjection, Obsequiousness to, and Dependence upon the Lord our Creator and Redeemer,
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Men have not been willing throughly to subject themselves to God's Ordinances and Institutions, especially when any thing of their own hath come at any time to be thwarted by them.
Men have not been willing thoroughly to Subject themselves to God's Ordinances and Institutions, especially when any thing of their own hath come At any time to be thwarted by them.
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and so the Ordinance of Christ that ought to be attended and administred without partiality, prostrated to mens lusts. No more sincerely and uprightly:
and so the Ordinance of christ that ought to be attended and administered without partiality, prostrated to men's Lustiest. No more sincerely and uprightly:
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Prov. 13. 10. Only by pride comes contention. And how much of this, together with the evil concomitants of it, Jealousies, reproaches, Slanders, Alienations of spirit &c. has there been in Churches and other Societies!
Curae 13. 10. Only by pride comes contention. And how much of this, together with the evil concomitants of it, Jealousies, Reproaches, Slanders, Alienations of Spirit etc. has there been in Churches and other Societies!
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And it is lamentable to consider, what Mis-understandings, Jealousies, Animosityes, Prejudices and evil eyes have been between Rulers and People, or some among either.
And it is lamentable to Consider, what Misunderstandings, Jealousies, Animosities, Prejudices and evil eyes have been between Rulers and People, or Some among either.
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On which side in our late Differences of apprehension about the management of publick affairs, which did rise so high, there was most blame, I shall not affirm.
On which side in our late Differences of apprehension about the management of public affairs, which did rise so high, there was most blame, I shall not affirm.
Only I wish that ever• … one, of whatsoever Opinion or Apprehension, might be sensible of every particular wherein they have been out of the way and too blame, in that or any other controversy, which has at any time unhappily spread among us.
Only I wish that ever• … one, of whatsoever Opinion or Apprehension, might be sensible of every particular wherein they have been out of the Way and too blame, in that or any other controversy, which has At any time unhappily spread among us.
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It is not so much difference of apprehension (that is common to men and the best of men in this world about Circumstantials and non-fundamentals) as vehemency and bitterness of spirit,
It is not so much difference of apprehension (that is Common to men and the best of men in this world about Circumstantials and non-fundamentals) as vehemency and bitterness of Spirit,
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Whatever provocations therefore there may have been at any M• … ssah or Meribah of ours, let every one concerned take heed that he do not suffer any bitterness of spirit then taken, to ly and rankle into any Malignity on one side or other;
Whatever provocations Therefore there may have been At any M• … ssah or Meribah of ours, let every one concerned take heed that he do not suffer any bitterness of Spirit then taken, to lie and rankle into any Malignity on one side or other;
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yet will in the end show themselves to be true Children of peace and lovers of Condescention. Rom. 12. 16. 18. 3. Hence we have been acted by Self-Interest.
yet will in the end show themselves to be true Children of peace and lovers of Condescension. Rom. 12. 16. 18. 3. Hence we have been acted by Self-Interest.
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When some private Interest of their own, their own Advantage, Preferment, Fame and Reputation or the like, shall carry them off from, and make them stand in the way of that which is truly for the publick good in Church or State.
When Some private Interest of their own, their own Advantage, Preferment, Fame and Reputation or the like, shall carry them off from, and make them stand in the Way of that which is truly for the public good in Church or State.
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I say, hath not some such kind of thought, secretly stirring in your mind (though it may be too unobserved) made you to oppose or at least not to be earnest for,
I say, hath not Some such kind of Thought, secretly stirring in your mind (though it may be too unobserved) made you to oppose or At least not to be earnest for,
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or staunch in what would have been for good, yea and it may be sometimes not in that which is just or honest? I make no particular Application or Instance here, I know good men have their failings,
or staunch in what would have been for good, yea and it may be sometime not in that which is just or honest? I make no particular Application or Instance Here, I know good men have their failings,
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But I heartily wish that those scales of self-interest and affection which blind the eyes of many men, might whol• … y fall from the eys of all you whom the Lord hath or shall any way improve in his service in this Israel, and from the eyes of every Christian.
But I heartily wish that those scales of self-interest and affection which blind the eyes of many men, might whol• … y fallen from the eyes of all you whom the Lord hath or shall any Way improve in his service in this Israel, and from the eyes of every Christian.
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That there hath been an affectation of Gallantry unbecoming our condition, hath been long complained of, and many times testified against in this place and on these occasions, and that I believe rationally.
That there hath been an affectation of Gallantry unbecoming our condition, hath been long complained of, and many times testified against in this place and on these occasions, and that I believe rationally.
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But its most apparent that this hath exceedingly grown upon us of latter times, and is accompanied also with sufficient, if not much too great delicacy of living, wherein we abuse our mercyes God hath given us.
But its most apparent that this hath exceedingly grown upon us of latter times, and is accompanied also with sufficient, if not much too great delicacy of living, wherein we abuse our Mercies God hath given us.
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Further, it is not improbable but that some for whom Providence hath favourably and honourably cast their Lot may have been under temptation to have their hearts lifted up above their Brethren;
Further, it is not improbable but that Some for whom Providence hath favourably and honourably cast their Lot may have been under temptation to have their hearts lifted up above their Brothers;
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through the gales of Popular applause, or an overweening esteem of their own worth or the Largness of Divine Bounty to them in any remarkable Dispensation, or the like;
through the gales of Popular applause, or an overweening esteem of their own worth or the Largeness of Divine Bounty to them in any remarkable Dispensation, or the like;
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Good Hezekiah failed herein upon occasion of a gracious Providence wrought for him. 2. Chron. 32. 24. 25. In those dayes Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed to the Lord:
Good Hezekiah failed herein upon occasion of a gracious Providence wrought for him. 2. Chronicles 32. 24. 25. In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed to the Lord:
Whether this Government or the Persons managing it, have not in some instances born themselves too high, assumed more than God hath given them full ground for:
Whither this Government or the Persons managing it, have not in Some instances born themselves too high, assumed more than God hath given them full ground for:
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And as for Family-Government and Order, that is in a great Measure lost in New-England, as those who undestand what it is, do too too sensibly complain.
And as for Family-Government and Order, that is in a great Measure lost in New england, as those who understand what it is, do too too sensibly complain.
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and so have suffered our selves to decline and go away from Him, away from that strict and close dependance and communion which was sometimes in Christians.
and so have suffered our selves to decline and go away from Him, away from that strict and close dependence and communion which was sometime in Christians.
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but have been slothful and slumbering in carnal rest and ease, hard and loth to be awakned and stirred up to open to Christ and let Him fully in to our souls, as the Spouse.
but have been slothful and slumbering in carnal rest and ease, hard and loath to be awakened and stirred up to open to christ and let Him Fully in to our Souls, as the Spouse.
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Thus we have done to the World, we have fallen down to that, and that hath lifted us up in our minds, wherein we have violated that solemn caution God left with His People to be minded by them when in a riseing condition in the World.
Thus we have done to the World, we have fallen down to that, and that hath lifted us up in our minds, wherein we have violated that solemn caution God left with His People to be minded by them when in a rising condition in the World.
Truly here is our main wound, and the great cause of God's Controversie with us, that we are declined and gone off so much from God, from the life and power of Grace and Godliness, from keeping our hearts and walking with God;
Truly Here is our main wound, and the great cause of God's Controversy with us, that we Are declined and gone off so much from God, from the life and power of Grace and Godliness, from keeping our hearts and walking with God;
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In like manner, it is not unlikely, but we ha• … e abused the most glorious priviledges of the Gospel here afforded, to be in some degree and too much haughty because of God's holy Mountain.
In like manner, it is not unlikely, but we ha• … e abused the most glorious privileges of the Gospel Here afforded, to be in Some degree and too much haughty Because of God's holy Mountain.
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And if there be any other particular wherein this people have incurred like guilt, I had much rather they should take notice of it themselves than hear it from mee.
And if there be any other particular wherein this people have incurred like guilt, I had much rather they should take notice of it themselves than hear it from me.
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The form of Religion, to many lifted up therewith, is (as One speaks) a B• … Coat to their sins, to turn the sharpest reproofs that can be levelled against them.
The from of Religion, to many lifted up therewith, is (as One speaks) a B• … Coat to their Sins, to turn the Sharpest reproofs that can be leveled against them.
The Lord's goodness would not have suffered Him to doe thus, if our badness did not force Him to it Ier. 9. 7. Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts,
The Lord's Goodness would not have suffered Him to do thus, if our badness did not force Him to it Jeremiah 9. 7. Therefore thus Says the Lord of hosts,
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What other course can I take but this according to the nature of man? The Gold-smith hath no other way to seperate the dross from the mettal but by melting it down.
What other course can I take but this according to the nature of man? The Goldsmith hath no other Way to separate the dross from the metal but by melting it down.
Its when the impurities and unhumbledness of His people necessitate Him to this proceeding, that God sits as a Refiner and brings humbling dispensations upon them.
Its when the Impurities and unhumbledness of His people necessitate Him to this proceeding, that God sits as a Refiner and brings humbling dispensations upon them.
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II. USE. Exhort. Let this people and every person of us, get and keep in this frame of spirit mention'd in the Text and Doctrine, to be poor and contrite in spirit, and tremble at GOD's Word.
II USE. Exhort. Let this people and every person of us, get and keep in this frame of Spirit mentioned in the Text and Doctrine, to be poor and contrite in Spirit, and tremble At GOD's Word.
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There must be an awful, sanctifying, reverential, fiducial fear in all our Transactions with God, otherwise they will be but formal, Hypocritical, vain and ludicrous;
There must be an awful, sanctifying, reverential, fiducial Fear in all our Transactions with God, otherwise they will be but formal, Hypocritical, vain and ludicrous;
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Hab. 2. 4. Therefore such will doe nothing to purpose with God, in attending to His Word, let it be spoken never so plainly, closely, solemnly and frequently.
Hab. 2. 4. Therefore such will do nothing to purpose with God, in attending to His Word, let it be spoken never so plainly, closely, solemnly and frequently.
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Neither will the Word spoken go down with an unhumbled people, unless it be such as suits them, they not so much desiring that their wills should be brought to the Word, as that the Word should be brought to their wills. A sad Instance we have of this Ier. 43. 1. 2. And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking unto all the people all the words of the Lord their God,
Neither will the Word spoken go down with an unhumbled people, unless it be such as suits them, they not so much desiring that their wills should be brought to the Word, as that the Word should be brought to their wills. A sad Instance we have of this Jeremiah 43. 1. 2. And it Come to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking unto all the people all the words of the Lord their God,
Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, thou speakest falsly; the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, goe not &c. Notwithstanding their solemn profession.
Then spoke Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, thou Speakest falsely; the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, go not etc. Notwithstanding their solemn profession.
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If we should have no other Molestation come upon us any way, yet if we be without this spirit of awful fear and trembling before God, we shall be like enough quickly to sink in our own ruines, under the weight of our pride and other corruptions.
If we should have no other Molestation come upon us any Way, yet if we be without this Spirit of awful Fear and trembling before God, we shall be like enough quickly to sink in our own ruins, under the weight of our pride and other corruptions.
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And this People have been told that if they forsake God, God will cast them off for ever. 1. Chron 28. 9. Uzziah 's self-exaltation emboldned him to venturre upon such things as were the occasion of his destruction. 2. Chron. 26. 16. But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction,
And this People have been told that if they forsake God, God will cast them off for ever. 1. Chronicles 28. 9. Uzziah is self-exaltation emboldened him to venturre upon such things as were the occasion of his destruction. 2. Chronicles 26. 16. But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction,
A heart not duly subdued will expose men to venture upon such things as will tend to wound their consciences dishonour Religion, and procure their calamity.
A heart not duly subdued will expose men to venture upon such things as will tend to wound their Consciences dishonour Religion, and procure their calamity.
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Isai. 2. 11. 17. The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
Isaiah 2. 11. 17. The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
and upon every one that is lifted up, and he shall be brought low, &c. II. Mot. Consider the Advantage of being of this poor, contrite and trembling spirit.
and upon every one that is lifted up, and he shall be brought low, etc. II Mot. Consider the Advantage of being of this poor, contrite and trembling Spirit.
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We have reason to make this day, yea these dayes wherein God is afflicting us; and these years wherein we are seeing evil, to be times of Mourning and Sorrow.
We have reason to make this day, yea these days wherein God is afflicting us; and these Years wherein we Are seeing evil, to be times of Mourning and Sorrow.
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God hath told us his mind fully, what He would have us doe, and where our life lies Deut. 32. 46, 47. Set your hearts unto all the words which I testifie among you this day, — for it is not a vain thing for you: because it is your life.
God hath told us his mind Fully, what He would have us do, and where our life lies Deuteronomy 32. 46, 47. Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, — for it is not a vain thing for you: Because it is your life.
And if we had but this spirit that I am now pleading for, we should then be ready to rise up to doe the words of the Lord, which we have heard from Him and thereupon to engage in a saving and lasting work of Reformation.
And if we had but this Spirit that I am now pleading for, we should then be ready to rise up to do the words of the Lord, which we have herd from Him and thereupon to engage in a Saving and lasting work of Reformation.
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4. This will give us access to, and acceptance with God in prayer. Psal. 10. 12. Arise, O Lord, O God, lift up thine hand, forforget not the humble ▪ ver. 17. Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble:
4. This will give us access to, and acceptance with God in prayer. Psalm 10. 12. Arise, Oh Lord, Oh God, lift up thine hand, forforget not the humble ▪ for. 17. Lord thou hast herd the desire of the humble:
5. This will dispose us to Patience and enduring under all Sufferings. The heart that is not truly broken and meek'ned, finds it harder to comport with,
5. This will dispose us to Patience and enduring under all Sufferings. The heart that is not truly broken and meek'ned, finds it harder to comport with,
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and bear quietly that which is contrary to him without flinching one way or other; either on the one hand by succu• … bing and yielding to the Temptation;
and bear quietly that which is contrary to him without flinching one Way or other; either on the one hand by succu• … bing and yielding to the Temptation;
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The Historian gives that as the reason why Origen faultred under the Temptation, quia virtutum omnium parente, summissione et humilitate excidisset: because he had lost or wanted the Mother of all virtues, Humility and lowliness.
The Historian gives that as the reason why Origen faltered under the Temptation, quia Virtues omnium parent, summissione et humilitate excidisset: Because he had lost or wanted the Mother of all Virtues, Humility and lowliness.
Zeph. 3. 12. — an ▪ afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust — Isai. 14. 32. — the poor of His People shall trust — God will have His time to appear for the joy of those that tremble at His Word.
Zephaniah 3. 12. — an ▪ afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust — Isaiah 14. 32. — the poor of His People shall trust — God will have His time to appear for the joy of those that tremble At His Word.
We cannot (saith One) expect those glorious days, which are to commence upon the fall of Antichrist, till we see all Christians sincerely set upon destroying what is Antichristian in themselves.
We cannot (Says One) expect those glorious days, which Are to commence upon the fallen of Antichrist, till we see all Christians sincerely Set upon destroying what is Antichristian in themselves.
— and I will remember the Land. And it is God's manner in his signal Dispensations of Favour to His People, to humble His people, before He give birth to His promises ▪ to bring down their hearts,
— and I will Remember the Land. And it is God's manner in his signal Dispensations of Favour to His People, to humble His people, before He give birth to His promises ▪ to bring down their hearts,
Iob. 40. 3, — 6. & 42. 6, — 10. We have therefore encouragement and all Reason on every hand, to imitate those more eminent and illustrious Saints, which are noted by the Elders round about the Throne in the Revelations, who cast not only themselves but there Crowns down before the Lord;
Job 40. 3, — 6. & 42. 6, — 10. We have Therefore encouragement and all Reason on every hand, to imitate those more eminent and illustrious Saints, which Are noted by the Elders round about the Throne in the Revelations, who cast not only themselves but there Crowns down before the Lord;
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or how could we choose but ly• … low, if we understood our selves what we had done, and what we are? We must needs think the least mercy too good for us.
or how could we choose but ly• … low, if we understood our selves what we had done, and what we Are? We must needs think the least mercy too good for us.
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and shall loath your selves in your own sight, for your ▪ iniquities, and for your abominations. Dir. III. Live beholding and eyeing the Lord Iesus. Look to His Example.
and shall loath your selves in your own sighed, for your ▪ iniquities, and for your abominations. Dir III. Live beholding and Eying the Lord Iesus. Look to His Exampl.
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Zech. 12. 10. And I will pour upon the House of David and upon the Inhabitants of Ierusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications &c. Dir. 5. Turn the Ambitious working of our hearts another way ▪ Cure this malady by Diversion:
Zechariah 12. 10. And I will pour upon the House of David and upon the Inhabitants of Ierusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplications etc. Dir 5. Turn the Ambitious working of our hearts Another Way ▪ Cure this malady by Diversion:
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There is an Elevation of spirit in the wayes of God (oh that we had more of it!) which is desireable and commendable. 2. Chron. 17. 6. And his heart was lifted up in the wayes of the Lord.
There is an Elevation of Spirit in the ways of God (o that we had more of it!) which is desirable and commendable. 2. Chronicles 17. 6. And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord.
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and of this you need a great degree, especially under the circumstances of the present Time, to bear all the Conflicts, Hardships and Discouragements You meet with ▪ When God chose a man to lead his people in a Wilderness 〈 ◊ 〉 Difficulties, Dangers, Sufferings and Temptations, He 〈 ◊ 〉 Moses the meekest man in all the earth;
and of this you need a great degree, especially under the Circumstances of the present Time, to bear all the Conflicts, Hardships and Discouragements You meet with ▪ When God chosen a man to led his people in a Wilderness 〈 ◊ 〉 Difficulties, Dangers, Sufferings and Temptations, He 〈 ◊ 〉 Moses the Meekest man in all the earth;
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What 〈 ◊ 〉 • … en have You to be eminent in this respect, to be beyond • … ption for true Gospel-Humility and subjection to the Wor• … 〈 ◊ 〉 God, to be wholly mortified to Self, to the Pride, Vanity ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉, Excess, Grandure and Love of the World.
What 〈 ◊ 〉 • … en have You to be eminent in this respect, to be beyond • … ption for true Gospel-Humility and subjection to the Wor• … 〈 ◊ 〉 God, to be wholly mortified to Self, to the Pride, Vanity ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉, Excess, Grandeur and Love of the World.
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Remember that You rule not only over men, but over a People of God, (though indeed too sadly ▪ declined and degenerate) and therefore You are to take care to manage them so as may set and leave them under the highest degree of Divine Acceptation;
remember that You Rule not only over men, but over a People of God, (though indeed too sadly ▪ declined and degenerate) and Therefore You Are to take care to manage them so as may Set and leave them under the highest degree of Divine Acceptation;
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This is Your Work ▪ In which the LORD guide, prosper, and long continue You. II. This Exhortation may be proposed To the Lord's servants in the Ministry.
This is Your Work ▪ In which the LORD guide, prosper, and long continue You. II This Exhortation may be proposed To the Lord's Servants in the Ministry.
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Sh• … w your selves Patterns, as in ▪ other things, so in the Humility and meekness of your spirits, the contrition and brokenness of your hearts, awful trembling at God's Word,
Sh• … w your selves Patterns, as in ▪ other things, so in the Humility and meekness of your spirits, the contrition and brokenness of your hearts, awful trembling At God's Word,
and in the Administration of His Worship, and labour to promote this frame in the Lord's people, by shewing them their sins in the vileness & desert of them,
and in the Administration of His Worship, and labour to promote this frame in the Lord's people, by showing them their Sins in the vileness & desert of them,
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When God hath eminently improved succeeded and honoured to the last any of his servants in the work of the Ministry, He hath given them a good measure of His Spirit.
When God hath eminently improved succeeded and honoured to the last any of his Servants in the work of the Ministry, He hath given them a good measure of His Spirit.
and in that awful posture receives the mind of God. 1. King. 19. 11, 12, 13. To Isaiah the Lord appears in such glorious manner as makes him cry out, Woe is me,
and in that awful posture receives the mind of God. 1. King. 19. 11, 12, 13. To Isaiah the Lord appears in such glorious manner as makes him cry out, Woe is me,
I• … ai. 6. This spirit also is needful for the due delivery of the Lords mind to His people. 2. Tim. 2. 24, 25. The servant of the Lord must — be gentle, — patient, in meekn• … ss instructing &c. Whatever message we have;
I• … ai. 6. This Spirit also is needful for the due delivery of the lords mind to His people. 2. Tim. 2. 24, 25. The servant of the Lord must — be gentle, — patient, in meekn• … ss instructing etc. Whatever message we have;
In the discharge of our Trust, as we are special servants of Jesus Christ, we should have much of His spirit, who could not denounce Judgment against Ierusalem without many tears and heart-breakings for them.
In the discharge of our Trust, as we Are special Servants of jesus christ, we should have much of His Spirit, who could not denounce Judgement against Ierusalem without many tears and Heart-breakings for them.
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For the day shall come upon thee, that thine enemies ▪ shall cast a tr• … nch about thee, &c. I need not say what present • … ause there is for the Lord's faithful Watch-men to be alike affected for Zion. And in all our Administrations we be carried forth with a full sense of our own weakness ▪ worthiness.
For the day shall come upon thee, that thine enemies ▪ shall cast a tr• … Each about thee, etc. I need not say what present • … ause there is for the Lord's faithful Watchmen to be alike affected for Zion. And in all our Administrations we be carried forth with a full sense of our own weakness ▪ worthiness.
There is a height of spirit ▪ sometimes that under a Zeal for the Lord's work and glory grows insensibly upon them, notwithstanding their converse with, and constant attendance upon the Lord, insomuch that they doe hence expose themselves to the Lords rebuke.
There is a height of Spirit ▪ sometime that under a Zeal for the Lord's work and glory grows insensibly upon them, notwithstanding their converse with, and constant attendance upon the Lord, insomuch that they do hence expose themselves to the lords rebuke.
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and so long as you shall have opportunity to be managing of them, I wish you may shew your selves meek, humble, patient, self denying, forgiving supposed errors and wrongs:
and so long as you shall have opportunity to be managing of them, I wish you may show your selves meek, humble, patient, self denying, forgiving supposed errors and wrongs:
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and that however God may further try you in these things, that a spirit of patience and quiet submission to any such Dispensation as is according to God's Will, may ever possess you,
and that however God may further try you in these things, that a Spirit of patience and quiet submission to any such Dispensation as is according to God's Will, may ever possess you,
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Let your hearts come down and lye low before God and as the sheep of His hand hear his voice Psal. 95. 6, 7, 8. O come let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
Let your hearts come down and lie low before God and as the sheep of His hand hear his voice Psalm 95. 6, 7, 8. O come let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
to day if ye will hear his voice harden not your heart as in the provocation and as in the day of temptation in the Wilderness ▪ It is hardness and haughtiness of mens hearts that makes all Divine Exhortations ineffectual.
to day if you will hear his voice harden not your heart as in the provocation and as in the day of temptation in the Wilderness ▪ It is hardness and haughtiness of men's hearts that makes all Divine Exhortations ineffectual.
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rottenness entred into 〈 ◊ 〉 bones, and I trembled in my self, that I 〈 ◊ 〉 rest in the day of troubl• … We should therefore stand trembling before God under t• … sense and apprehension of present and impending Dispensation but more especially under the sense of whatsoever evils hav• … kindled the Lords Displeasure,
rottenness entered into 〈 ◊ 〉 bones, and I trembled in my self, that I 〈 ◊ 〉 rest in the day of troubl• … We should Therefore stand trembling before God under t• … sense and apprehension of present and impending Dispensation but more especially under the sense of whatsoever evils hav• … kindled the lords Displeasure,
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and made Him threate• … 〈 ◊ 〉 D• … parture from us Ezra. 9. 4. and 10. 9. Let our whole Course, Garb, Guise, Converse and Spirit spea• … Humility and Humiliation in so humbling a time as this is Carry it in all things as becomes a poor and an afflicted people.
and made Him threate• … 〈 ◊ 〉 D• … parture from us Ezra. 9. 4. and 10. 9. Let our Whole Course, Garb, Guise, Converse and Spirit spea• … Humility and Humiliation in so humbling a time as this is Carry it in all things as becomes a poor and an afflicted people.
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