Gods free mercy to England presented as a pretious and powerfull motive to humiliation : in a sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons at their late solemne fast, Feb. 23, 1641 / by Edmvnd Calamy ...
A SERMON PREACHED AT A FAST Before the Honorable House of COMMONS. EZEK. 36. 32. Not for your sakes doe I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you:
A SERMON PREACHED AT A FAST Before the Honourable House of COMMONS. EZEKIEL. 36. 32. Not for your sakes do I this, Says the Lord God, be it known unto you:
Now as the Wiseman saith, Who knowes what a day may bring forth? Who knows what a mercy such a day as this may bring forth? Who knows what a rare successe this day may have throughout all England? The Lord give a blessing unto it.
Now as the Wiseman Says, Who knows what a day may bring forth? Who knows what a mercy such a day as this may bring forth? Who knows what a rare success this day may have throughout all England? The Lord give a blessing unto it.
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I will not carry you up to Mount Eball, or Mount Sinai: But to the Mount of Blessings. And I shall labour by the heart-dissolving mercies of the Gospell to breake your stony hearts:
I will not carry you up to Mount Eball, or Mount Sinai: But to the Mount of Blessings. And I shall labour by the heart-dissolving Mercies of the Gospel to break your stony hearts:
This Text holds forth one lesson, which is the proper lesson for this day, and that is, to be confounded and ashamed, that ever we should sinne against such a God.
This Text holds forth one Lesson, which is the proper Lesson for this day, and that is, to be confounded and ashamed, that ever we should sin against such a God.
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I read in the second of Judges, that there came an Angell of the Lord from Gilgall, to the people of Israel in Bochim, and preached a Sermon of mercy, in which he commemorates,
I read in the second of Judges, that there Come an Angel of the Lord from Gilgal, to the people of Israel in Bochim, and preached a Sermon of mercy, in which he commemorates,
3. The false reason of this mercy deposed, by way of proclamation in these words, Not for your sakes do I this, be it knowne unto you O house of Israel.
3. The false reason of this mercy deposed, by Way of proclamation in these words, Not for your sakes do I this, be it known unto you Oh house of Israel.
I will do this: If you looke backe into the Chapter you shall find, that God promises many rare and great mercies to the house of Israel, Mercies in Folio, Mercies unspeakable:
I will do this: If you look back into the Chapter you shall find, that God promises many rare and great Mercies to the house of Israel, mercies in Folio, mercies unspeakable:
Their condition was so desperate in regard of their misery, that Ezekiel compares them to dry bones in the grave, chap. 37. And God demands of Ezekiel: Can these drie bones live? He answers: O Lord God thou knowest:
Their condition was so desperate in regard of their misery, that Ezekielem compares them to dry bones in the grave, chap. 37. And God demands of Ezekielem: Can these dry bones live? He answers: Oh Lord God thou Knowest:
When they were in their owne land, they were as abominable before the Lord as the uncleannesse of a menstruous woman: And when they came into Babylon, they were so wicked,
When they were in their own land, they were as abominable before the Lord as the uncleanness of a menstruous woman: And when they Come into Babylon, they were so wicked,
My desire is that this Doctrine may be a Looking-glasse for this Nation, in which we may behold the severall miracles of mercy that God hath bestowed upon us:
My desire is that this Doctrine may be a Looking glass for this nation, in which we may behold the several Miracles of mercy that God hath bestowed upon us:
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We had our Druides, our Flamines and Archiflamines; We offered our Sonnes and daughters alive in sacrifice, Non ad honorem, sed ad injuriam religionis:
We had our Druids, our Flamines and Archiflamines; We offered our Sons and daughters alive in sacrifice, Non ad Honor, sed ad Injuriam Religion:
Some say that James the brother of John, some S• … mon Ze• … tes, some that Peter and Paul, but all agree that Joseph of A• … imathea preached the Gospell here,
some say that James the brother of John, Some S• … mon Ze• … tes, Some that Peter and Paul, but all agree that Joseph of A• … imathea preached the Gospel Here,
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the first Christian King that ever was in the world, was King Lucius a Britaine; and the first Christian Emperour was borne in England, even Constantine the Great:
the First Christian King that ever was in the world, was King Lucius a Britain; and the First Christian Emperor was born in England, even Constantine the Great:
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And when wee came afterwards to be wofully drowned with Popish heresies and Idolatry; the first King that ever shooke off subjection to Antichrist, after he was discovered by Luther, was King Henry the eighth; and the first King that ever wrote in Print that the Pope was Antichrist, was King James of famous memory;
And when we Come afterwards to be woefully drowned with Popish heresies and Idolatry; the First King that ever shook off subjection to Antichrist, After he was discovered by Luther, was King Henry the eighth; and the First King that ever wrote in Print that the Pope was Antichrist, was King James of famous memory;
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God hath made us not only Protestants, but reformed Protestants; We have enjoyed the Gospell of peace, and the peace of the Gospell for almost an hundred yeares:
God hath made us not only Protestants, but reformed Protestants; We have enjoyed the Gospel of peace, and the peace of the Gospel for almost an hundred Years:
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so the mercies of these two last yeares do farre exceed all the mercies that ever this Nation did receive since the first Reformation, mercies that deserve to be ingraven in every one of our hearts:
so the Mercies of these two last Years do Far exceed all the Mercies that ever this nation did receive since the First Reformation, Mercies that deserve to be engraven in every one of our hearts:
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fiery surnaces for the three children, because they would not worship the golden Image; dungeons for Jeremy, because he would preach the truth with boldnesse;
fiery surnaces for the three children, Because they would not worship the golden Image; dungeons for Jeremiah, Because he would preach the truth with boldness;
Thirdly, The Protestation against all Popery and Popish Innovations; next to that Protestation from which we beare the name of Protestants the greatest mercy;
Thirdly, The Protestation against all Popery and Popish Innovations; next to that Protestation from which we bear the name of Protestants the greatest mercy;
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We may now say in some good measure, as it is Canticles 2. 11. The winter is past, the raine is over and gone, the flowers appeare on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come:
We may now say in Some good measure, as it is Canticles 2. 11. The winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of Birds is come:
God hath delivered us from Civill yoakes, and from Spirituall; from Monopolies; from the late Canons mounted up against all good men, but now turned against themselves;
God hath Delivered us from Civil yokes, and from Spiritual; from Monopolies; from the late Canonas mounted up against all good men, but now turned against themselves;
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from those two terrible Oathes, the Oath ex Officio, and the Oath of the late Canons, whereby the Prelaticall party thought for ever to rivet themselves into the Kingdone,
from those two terrible Oaths, the Oath ex Officio, and the Oath of the late Canonas, whereby the Prelatical party Thought for ever to rivet themselves into the Kingdone,
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Sixthly, The discovery of the secret underminers that have for these many yeares laboured to blow up our Religion, and under the name of Puritan to scare all men from being Protestants: God hath done to us as he did to Ezekiel, he hath opened a doore in the wall to behold all the trecheries that are plotted in secret,
Sixthly, The discovery of the secret underminers that have for these many Years laboured to blow up our Religion, and under the name of Puritan to scare all men from being Protestants: God hath done to us as he did to Ezekielem, he hath opened a door in the wall to behold all the Treacheries that Are plotted in secret,
as we say of some things, that the curious workmanship of them is more worth than the things themselves, (as in a Watch or Clocke) so these circumstances are as glorious and as observable (if not more) than the mercies themselves; and these are likewise six.
as we say of Some things, that the curious workmanship of them is more worth than the things themselves, (as in a Watch or Clock) so these Circumstances Are as glorious and as observable (if not more) than the Mercies themselves; and these Are likewise six.
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Our reformation began from the head, and not from the feet: And it is now no little blessing, That this second reformation beginnes from the heads of our Tribes in the old and good way of a Parliament, and not by a popular tumult.
Our Reformation began from the head, and not from the feet: And it is now no little blessing, That this second Reformation begins from the Heads of our Tribes in the old and good Way of a Parliament, and not by a popular tumult.
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Fourthly, to doe all this for us, when we were in a most desperate condition; when all our faithfull Ministers with one lippe preached desolation and destruction,
Fourthly, to do all this for us, when we were in a most desperate condition; when all our faithful Ministers with one lip preached desolation and destruction,
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as namely, Contempt of the Gospell, Countenancing of Idolatry, loathing of Manna, Crying downe Preaching 〈 ◊ 〉 the Idoll of England, preaching against Preaching:
as namely, Contempt of the Gospel, Countenancing of Idolatry, loathing of Manna, Crying down Preaching 〈 ◊ 〉 the Idol of England, preaching against Preaching:
A nation guilty of Apostasie, Opposition to Reformation, Bitternesse against the people of God, loaded with blood-guiltinesse, blasphemies, adulteries, oppression, drunkennes, covetousnes, and such like sinnes.
A Nation guilty of Apostasy, Opposition to Reformation, Bitterness against the people of God, loaded with Bloodguiltiness, Blasphemies, adulteries, oppression, Drunkenness, covetousness, and such like Sins.
Sixthly, And to doe all this for such a Nation, and not for other Nations; Not for Germany, not for Ireland. Although we drinke as deepe of the cup of sinne as they,
Sixthly, And to do all this for such a nation, and not for other nations; Not for Germany, not for Ireland. Although we drink as deep of the cup of sin as they,
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These mercies, and these circumstances are so great and so wonderfull, as that, if I had as many tongues as haires on my head, they would not all suffice to set out the praises of God for them:
These Mercies, and these Circumstances Are so great and so wonderful, as that, if I had as many tongues as hairs on my head, they would not all suffice to Set out the praises of God for them:
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and therefore he brings the Army from 32 thousand, to ten thousand, and from ten thousand, to three hundred; and afterwards delivers them without the helpe of these three hundred, by Trumpets, Pitchers, and Lamps: Thus he delivered Israel from a huge hoast of Philistims, by the help of Jonathan and his Armorbearer: And in 2 Kings 3. 22, 23. he makes a fancy to be the foundation of a great victory, the Sun shines upon the water,
and Therefore he brings the Army from 32 thousand, to ten thousand, and from ten thousand, to three hundred; and afterwards delivers them without the help of these three hundred, by Trumpets, Pitchers, and Lamps: Thus he Delivered Israel from a huge host of philistines, by the help of Johnathan and his Armorbearer: And in 2 Kings 3. 22, 23. he makes a fancy to be the Foundation of a great victory, the Sun shines upon the water,
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Thus God made the Jaylor (an unlikely Instrument) to wash the stripes of Paul and Silas, and Revel. 12. 16. he makes the earth to helpe the Woman, that is, the basest and the most unlikeliest of the people.
Thus God made the Jailor (an unlikely Instrument) to wash the stripes of Paul and Silas, and Revel. 12. 16. he makes the earth to help the Woman, that is, the Basest and the most unlikeliest of the people.
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Thirdly, By contrary meanes: Thus Jonah was preserved from drowning by a Whale, and was kept vivus in sepulchro; thus Joseph was made Lord of Egypt by being cast into prison, and the blinde man cured with clay and spittle, a way more likely to put out his eyes than to cure him.
Thirdly, By contrary means: Thus Jonah was preserved from drowning by a Whale, and was kept Vivus in Sepulchro; thus Joseph was made Lord of Egypt by being cast into prison, and the blind man cured with clay and spittle, a Way more likely to put out his eyes than to cure him.
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such was their deliverance out of Babylon, a strange, uns• … ught, 〈 ◊ 〉 for deliverance, just as a dreame: now God doth all this, that it might appeare, that deliverances come not from secondary causes,
such was their deliverance out of Babylon, a strange, uns• … ught, 〈 ◊ 〉 for deliverance, just as a dream: now God does all this, that it might appear, that Deliverances come not from secondary Causes,
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There is not onely the finger of God, but the hand, even the right hand; the a• … me, even the strong arme of Jehovah, the onely wonder-working God in Englands mercies;
There is not only the finger of God, but the hand, even the right hand; the a• … me, even the strong arm of Jehovah, the only wonder-working God in Englands Mercies;
and betweene the very teeth of the Lions, as Daniel was, and like Isaac ready to be slaine even Tantum n• … n, and then he came from heaven to help us, O beatos articulos temporis! O happy articles of time!
and between the very teeth of the Lions, as daniel was, and like Isaac ready to be slain even Tantum n• … n, and then he Come from heaven to help us, O Beatos articulos Temporis! Oh happy Articles of time!
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Thirdly, The manner how God hath brought about these mercies is so rare, as that we may not onely say (as David to the Woman) Is not the hand of Joab in all this? but we may certainely conclude, The hand of God is most conspicuous in all Englands mercies;
Thirdly, The manner how God hath brought about these Mercies is so rare, as that we may not only say (as David to the Woman) Is not the hand of Joab in all this? but we may Certainly conclude, The hand of God is most conspicuous in all Englands Mercies;
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Never since the first day of the creation of the world, when God brought light out of darknesse, hath God more appeared in the workes of his providence in bringing good out of evill,
Never since the First day of the creation of the world, when God brought Light out of darkness, hath God more appeared in the works of his providence in bringing good out of evil,
All that our enemies have done these many yeares hath beene but as the weaving of a spiders web, and the hatching of Co• … atrice egges, for they have consumed their bowels by what they have weaved,
All that our enemies have done these many Years hath been but as the weaving of a spiders web, and the hatching of Co• … atrice eggs, for they have consumed their bowels by what they have weaved,
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God hath delivered us not onely by little meanes, by unlikely meanes, but by contrary meanes; he hath brought unity out of division: The indeavours to divide the Nations of England and Scotland, have beene the meanes of their farther union: (we have indeed a saying, Omne malum ab Aquilone; but we may well turne it,
God hath Delivered us not only by little means, by unlikely means, but by contrary means; he hath brought unity out of division: The endeavours to divide the nations of England and Scotland, have been the means of their farther Union: (we have indeed a saying, Omne malum ab Aquilone; but we may well turn it,
and say, Omne bonum ab Aquilone, for Scotland hath beene the cause of a great deale of good to England) God hath brought liberty out of oppression: If things had not beene so bad, they would not now have beene so good;
and say, Omne bonum ab Aquilone, for Scotland hath been the cause of a great deal of good to England) God hath brought liberty out of oppression: If things had not been so bad, they would not now have been so good;
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and all this hath beene done not so much by the wisdome of the Parliment, nor by the graces of his Children, as by the very lusts and pride of the Adversaries:
and all this hath been done not so much by the Wisdom of the Parliament, nor by the graces of his Children, as by the very Lustiest and pride of the Adversaries:
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You are the golden pipes through which these mercies come to us, and you must be as golden pipes, in suffering the praise to passe through you, not reserving any to your selves:
You Are the golden pipes through which these Mercies come to us, and you must be as golden pipes, in suffering the praise to pass through you, not reserving any to your selves:
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and say with Bernard, Mihi plaeet distributio Angelica, Gratanter accipio quod re• … inquis, relinquo quod retines, abjuro gloriam, ne amitterem pa em.
and say with Bernard, Mihi plaeet Distributio Angelica, Gratanter accipio quod re• … Inquisitors, relinquo quod retines, abjuro gloriam, ne amitterem Paul em.
It was that which the King of Sweden did often complain of, and much bemoan, saying, That God would surely take him out of the wor• … d before his worke was done,
It was that which the King of Sweden did often complain of, and much bemoan, saying, That God would surely take him out of the wor• … worser before his work was done,
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so it is here, the great God hath made you (right Honorable) his Servants, and Embassadors to bring great blessings to us; And we thanke you for your cost,
so it is Here, the great God hath made you (right Honourable) his Servants, and ambassadors to bring great blessings to us; And we thank you for your cost,
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You must be as carefull to appropriate all the glory to God as Joab was to preserve the glory of David, when he sent for him, to come to Rabbah and take it lest if Joab had taken the City, it should have beene called by his name.
You must be as careful to Appropriate all the glory to God as Joab was to preserve the glory of David, when he sent for him, to come to Rabbah and take it lest if Joab had taken the city, it should have been called by his name.
It was the last speech of dying Chrysostome; Glory be to God from all creatures. Let the Jesuites at the end of their Bookes subscribe; Laus Deo, & beatae Virgini;
It was the last speech of dying Chrysostom; Glory be to God from all creatures. Let the Jesuits At the end of their Books subscribe; Laus God, & Beatae Virgini;
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We must improve Englands mercies to the glory of the God of England; England is an Island incompassed about with foure Oceans: An Ocean of water: And of late yeares an Ocean of dangers: And now I am sure with an Ocean of sinnes; and an Ocean of mercies. O let us adde one Ocean more, an Ocean of service, and obedience;
We must improve Englands Mercies to the glory of the God of England; England is an Island encompassed about with foure Ocean's: an Ocean of water: And of late Years an Ocean of dangers: And now I am sure with an Ocean of Sins; and an Ocean of Mercies. Oh let us add one Ocean more, an Ocean of service, and Obedience;
He hath made England a miracle of mercy; let England be a miracle of obedience: A Christian in England must not onely servire Deo, sed & adulari, as Tertullian saith:
He hath made England a miracle of mercy; let England be a miracle of Obedience: A Christian in England must not only Serve God, sed & adulari, as Tertullian Says:
As God made the deliverance out of Egypt a motive to the keeping of the ten Commandements, I am the Lord which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage,
As God made the deliverance out of Egypt a motive to the keeping of the ten commandments, I am the Lord which brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage,
It is a signe that the spirit of the devill is in you, and not the Spirit of God, if these Cable robes of mercy will not draw you to the obedience of Gods will.
It is a Signen that the Spirit of the Devil is in you, and not the Spirit of God, if these Cable robes of mercy will not draw you to the Obedience of God's will.
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and there was read to him a good deed that Mordecai had done, and presently he asked what honour and dignity had beene done to Mordecai for this? So must we make a Catalogue of Gods mercies,
and there was read to him a good deed that Mordecai had done, and presently he asked what honour and dignity had been done to Mordecai for this? So must we make a Catalogue of God's Mercies,
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and keepe them by us, and be ever and anon reading of them, and saying What honour hath God had for all my honour and riches and other mercies received from him? And when we begin to forget a duty,
and keep them by us, and be ever and anon reading of them, and saying What honour hath God had for all my honour and riches and other Mercies received from him? And when we begin to forget a duty,
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then run to our Catalogue. As God commanded Moses to keepe the pot of Manna, for a Memento to put the Israelites in minde of his great mercy in giving them Manna: so must our hearts be as the Arke to keepe Gods mercies, to put us in mind of God,
then run to our Catalogue. As God commanded Moses to keep the pot of Manna, for a Memento to put the Israelites in mind of his great mercy in giving them Manna: so must our hearts be as the Ark to keep God's Mercies, to put us in mind of God,
And not to see God in good workes of his providence, is a curse, and will bring a curse: That it is a curse appeares Jeremy, 17. 5, 6. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man,
And not to see God in good works of his providence, is a curse, and will bring a curse: That it is a curse appears Jeremiah, 17. 5, 6. Cursed be the man that Trusteth in man,
Fiftly, let us make these mercies as so many footstools to raise us up to higher mercies; Let us use these mercies reflexively: not terminatively: And say as good Fulgentius did,
Fifty, let us make these Mercies as so many footstools to raise us up to higher Mercies; Let us use these Mercies reflexively: not terminatively: And say as good Fulgentius did,
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when he saw the glory of Rome, Sitalis est Roma terrestris, qualis est Roma caelestis? If Gods mercies be so rare here in the valley of teares, what are they in the mountaine of joy?
when he saw the glory of Room, Sitalis est Roma terrestris, qualis est Roma caelestis? If God's Mercies be so rare Here in the valley of tears, what Are they in the mountain of joy?
and shall be made partakers of those everlasting pleasures, which are at Gods right hand. Let us not be like that woman, that when • … er husband sent her a jewell as a token of his love, to put her in minde of him, fell in love with the jewell and forgot her husband.
and shall be made partakers of those everlasting pleasures, which Are At God's right hand. Let us not be like that woman, that when • … er husband sent her a jewel as a token of his love, to put her in mind of him, fell in love with the jewel and forgotten her husband.
Let us say as Manoahs wife did unto Manoah, If the Lord did intend to destroy England, surely he would never have bestowed so many mercies upon England.
Let us say as Manoahs wife did unto Manoah, If the Lord did intend to destroy England, surely he would never have bestowed so many Mercies upon England.
Let us serve him, Cheerefully, liberally, thankefully, fruitfully, lest God send upon us that curse threatned, Deut. 28. 47, 48. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulnesse,
Let us serve him, Cheerfully, liberally, thankfully, fruitfully, lest God send upon us that curse threatened, Deuteronomy 28. 47, 48. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness,
And say with David, Who am I O Lord, and what is mine house that thou shouldest bring me hitherto? and is this the manner of man O Lord God? And let us pray that excellent prayer, Domine da gratitudinem cum misericordia, nolo misericordiam sine gratitudine; Lord give us thankefull hearts with thy mercies, Lord give us obedient hearts with thy mercies, Rather let us be without mercy,
And say with David, Who am I Oh Lord, and what is mine house that thou Shouldst bring me hitherto? and is this the manner of man Oh Lord God? And let us pray that excellent prayer, Domine da gratitudinem cum misericordia, nolo misericordiam sine gratitudine; Lord give us thankful hearts with thy Mercies, Lord give us obedient hearts with thy Mercies, Rather let us be without mercy,
Not for your sakes. This Proclamation is very often inculcated for feare lest men should ascribe mercies to their owne merits, which all are very apt to doe.
Not for your sakes. This Proclamation is very often inculcated for Fear lest men should ascribe Mercies to their own merits, which all Are very apt to do.
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Not for thy righteousnes, or for the uprightnes of thy heart dost thou goe to possesse the land, &c. This is also againe repeated verse 6. Understand therefore, that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possesse it for thy righteousnes,
Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thy heart dost thou go to possess the land, etc. This is also again repeated verse 6. Understand Therefore, that the Lord thy God gives thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness,
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That Nationall mercies come from free grace, not from free will; Not from mans goodnes, but Gods goodnes. My desire is, that this Doctrine may be a third Looking-glasse for England. If any shall aske,
That National Mercies come from free grace, not from free will; Not from men Goodness, but God's Goodness. My desire is, that this Doctrine may be a third Looking glass for England. If any shall ask,
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I will have mercy upon whom I will have mercy: May I not doe what I will with mine owne? May not a man that hath two debtors equally indebted to him, spare the one and not the other,
I will have mercy upon whom I will have mercy: May I not doe what I will with mine own? May not a man that hath two debtors equally indebted to him, spare the one and not the other,
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if God peradventure will give them repentance. Repentance is Gods free gift, and therefore Christ is said to be exalted by God, to be a Prince and a Saviour,
if God Peradventure will give them Repentance. Repentance is God's free gift, and Therefore christ is said to be exalted by God, to be a Prince and a Saviour,
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If Englands mercies come from Gods goodnesse and not our righteousnesse, let us not thinke our selves more righteous than Ireland, because wee are not wallowing in blood as Ireland; Thinke you, saith Christ, that those eighteene upon whom the tower in Silce fell, are sinners above all men that dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you nay:
If Englands Mercies come from God's Goodness and not our righteousness, let us not think our selves more righteous than Ireland, Because we Are not wallowing in blood as Ireland; Think you, Says christ, that those eighteene upon whom the tower in Silce fell, Are Sinners above all men that dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you nay:
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but they were Barbarians, and in this they acted the part of Barbarians. It is a barbarous action to censure them that are punished by God, to be the greatest of sinners.
but they were Barbarians, and in this they acted the part of Barbarians. It is a barbarous actium to censure them that Are punished by God, to be the greatest of Sinners.
Judicia Deinm sunt t• … mere discutienda, sed formidoloso silentio vener and a saith Gregory. Be it knowne unto you, O England, it is not for your righteousnesse you are spared, not because you are better,
Judicia Deinm sunt t• … mere discutienda, sed formidoloso silentio vener and a Says Gregory. Be it known unto you, Oh England, it is not for your righteousness you Are spared, not Because you Are better,
Let England say as Lysima• … hus did, (who was on a suddaine called forth out of a house, where he was at supper, (by his good Genius, as the Heathen say,) and as soon as ever he was out of doores, the house fell down and killed them all which were within) Good God, saith he, to what evill am I reserved!
Let England say as Lysima• … hus did, (who was on a sudden called forth out of a house, where he was At supper, (by his good Genius, as the Heathen say,) and as soon as ever he was out of doors, the house fell down and killed them all which were within) Good God, Says he, to what evil am I reserved!
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unlesse wee repent, we also shall perish: Gods forbearance is no acquittance: It is one thing to forbeare a debtor, and another thing to acquit a debtor:
unless we Repent, we also shall perish: God's forbearance is no acquittance: It is one thing to forbear a debtor, and Another thing to acquit a debtor:
What so calme as the Sea? but yet when a storme comes, what so tempestuous? What so blunt as iron? but when it is sh• … rpned, what more sharpe? None so patient and mercifull as God, but yet when he begins to strike,
What so Cam as the Sea? but yet when a storm comes, what so tempestuous? What so blunt as iron? but when it is sh• … rpned, what more sharp? None so patient and merciful as God, but yet when he begins to strike,
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If thou art converted, blesse God for free grace: For who made thee to differ from another? and what hast thou which thou hast n• … t received? and if thou didst receive it; why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it? Let us ascribe all our Deliverances and all our mercies, the mercie of the Pacification, the mercy of Reformation, the mercy of the Union of both Houses of Parliament, the discovery of all plots and treasons against this Church and State, our freedome from all our yoaks,
If thou art converted, bless God for free grace: For who made thee to differ from Another? and what hast thou which thou hast n• … tO received? and if thou didst receive it; why dost thou glory as if thou Hadst not received it? Let us ascribe all our Deliverances and all our Mercies, the mercy of the Pacification, the mercy of Reformation, the mercy of the union of both Houses of Parliament, the discovery of all plots and treasons against this Church and State, our freedom from all our yokes,
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I find in history, that Pelagius the greatest enemie to free grace that ever the world had, was borne in England; and I am sure that England of late yeares hath been too great a friend to Pelagianisme, under the name of Arminianisme. Bradwardine an Englishman complains of his time, (as Hierome before had done of Arianisme) That almost all the world was gone after the errour of Pelagius, and he cries out, Exurge Deus, & judica causam tuam:
I find in history, that Pelagius the greatest enemy to free grace that ever the world had, was born in England; and I am sure that England of late Years hath been too great a friend to Pelagianism, under the name of Arminianism. Bradwardine an Englishman complains of his time, (as Jerome before had done of Arianism) That almost all the world was gone After the error of Pelagius, and he cries out, Exurge Deus, & Judica Causam tuam:
for there was A mighty faction risen up in the Church (so I dare now call it, blessed be God) who advanced free will above free grace, and subjected the power of grace to the power of free will:
for there was A mighty faction risen up in the Church (so I Dare now call it, blessed be God) who advanced free will above free grace, and subjected the power of grace to the power of free will:
which faction prevailed so farre, as that whosoever was not an Arminian, was e• … mine, A doctrinall Puritan (as hee was then termed.) The Universities were poysoned with this doctrine, and all, preferment stre• … med this way.
which faction prevailed so Far, as that whosoever was not an Arminian, was e• … mine, A doctrinal Puritan (as he was then termed.) The Universities were poisoned with this Doctrine, and all, preferment stre• … med this Way.
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and he perswades the Low Countries betimes to roote out those heresies and schismes, which if they suffered to have the reines, would bring the curse of God upon them, infamy through all the Reformed Churches, and a perpetuall rent and distraction in the whole body of their State.
and he persuades the Low Countries betimes to root out those heresies and schisms, which if they suffered to have the reins, would bring the curse of God upon them, infamy through all the Reformed Churches, and a perpetual rend and distraction in the Whole body of their State.
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And certain it is, if temporall deliverances be the fruits of Gods free grace, much more are spirituall and eternall. Therefore we are said to be justified freely by his grace, and to be Elected according to the good pleasure of his will;
And certain it is, if temporal Deliverances be the fruits of God's free grace, much more Are spiritual and Eternal. Therefore we Are said to be justified freely by his grace, and to be Elected according to the good pleasure of his will;
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and whereas the Apostle saith, that the wages of sinne is death, he doth not adde, the wages of grace is eternall life, but the gift of God is eternall life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
and whereas the Apostle Says, that the wages of sin is death, he does not add, the wages of grace is Eternal life, but the gift of God is Eternal life, through jesus christ our Lord.
It is an excellent saying of Augustine, Timeo ego animae meae salutem aliqua ex parte libero arbitrio committere, Iam afraid to commit the least Iota of my salvation to free will:
It is an excellent saying of Augustine, Timeo ego Spirits meae salutem Any ex parte libero arbitrio commit, Iam afraid to commit the least Iota of my salvation to free will:
and the same Father doth much and often commend a saying of Cyprian, In nullo gloriandum, quoniaem nostrum nihill est, We must glory in nothing, because nothing is ours.
and the same Father does much and often commend a saying of Cyprian, In nullo gloriandum, quoniaem nostrum nihill est, We must glory in nothing, Because nothing is ours.
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Bucer likewise hath these words, Si v• … l tantillum boni a Deo non est, Deus non est, if the least beame of holinesse be in us without the efficacious worke of Gods grace, he is no longer a God. Now surely the act of assenting to the offer of grace, is the chiefe worke of conversion;
Bucer likewise hath these words, Si v• … l Tantillum boni a God non est, Deus non est, if the least beam of holiness be in us without the efficacious work of God's grace, he is no longer a God. Now surely the act of assenting to the offer of grace, is the chief work of conversion;
God gives us freely, let us give freely to Ireland, The Papists upbraid us Protestants (I know not how truly) that there was never any Law made for rates for the reliefe of the poore, till the reformation of Religion;
God gives us freely, let us give freely to Ireland, The Papists upbraid us Protestants (I know not how truly) that there was never any Law made for rates for the relief of the poor, till the Reformation of Religion;
in times of Popery they gave freely without compulsion. It is for the hardnesse of our hearts that there needs such a law: let us be ashamed to • … e out-striped by Papists in our free serving of God.
in times of Popery they gave freely without compulsion. It is for the hardness of our hearts that there needs such a law: let us be ashamed to • … e outstripped by Papists in our free serving of God.
but there is a great deale of difference betweene Amor mercenarius, and amor mercedis, betweene mercinary love, and the love of the reward: Mercinary love is to serve God onely for reward, this is meretricious love, this is to serve our selves, not God; this is to make use of God, to enjoy our selves;
but there is a great deal of difference between Amor Mercenary, and amor mercedis, between mercenary love, and the love of the reward: Mercenary love is to serve God only for reward, this is meretricious love, this is to serve our selves, not God; this is to make use of God, to enjoy our selves;
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but not the last, nor the greatest. A right Christian loves Heaven for God, not God onely for Heaven. He that loves God onely for heaven, loves God for that which is inferiour to God. Chrysost• … me hath an excellent saying, If God should command me to obey him,
but not the last, nor the greatest. A right Christian loves Heaven for God, not God only for Heaven. He that loves God only for heaven, loves God for that which is inferior to God. Chrysost• … me hath an excellent saying, If God should command me to obey him,
The fourth and last part of the Text, is the true Use we are to make of Gods mercies, contained in these words, Be ashamed and confounded for your owne wayes O house of Israel.
The fourth and last part of the Text, is the true Use we Are to make of God's Mercies, contained in these words, Be ashamed and confounded for your own ways Oh house of Israel.
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for your owne evill wayes, and for your doings that are not good (as it is expounded in the former verse) O house of Israel. Give me leave to alter the persons,
for your own evil ways, and for your doings that Are not good (as it is expounded in the former verse) Oh house of Israel. Give me leave to altar the Persons,
and in stead of the House of Israel to put in the house of England, and so it will suit most excellently to this Assembly here gathered together this day.
and in stead of the House of Israel to put in the house of England, and so it will suit most excellently to this Assembly Here gathered together this day.
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Then shall yee remember your evill wayes, and your doings that were not good, and shall loath your selves in your owne sight for your iniquities, and for your abominations. Then:
Then shall ye Remember your evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall loath your selves in your own sighed for your iniquities, and for your abominations. Then:
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Woe be to that man that is not humbled in a day of humiliation: woe be to us if the day breake up before our bearts be broken! Now the motive which I will bring to perswade you to loath your selves for your abominations,
Woe be to that man that is not humbled in a day of humiliation: woe be to us if the day break up before our bearts be broken! Now the motive which I will bring to persuade you to loath your selves for your abominations,
and to be ashamed and confounded for your owne evill doings, is from The many rare and great mercies that God hath bestowed upon the Nation in generall,
and to be ashamed and confounded for your own evil doings, is from The many rare and great Mercies that God hath bestowed upon the nation in general,
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What iniquitie have your Fathers found in mee, that they have gone farre from mee, &c. Why are your Fathers so unkind? Neither say they, Where is the Lord that brought us up out of the land of Aegypt? Thus also he complaines, Jerem. 31. 32. They have broken my covenant although I was a husband unto them.
What iniquity have your Father's found in me, that they have gone Far from me, etc. Why Are your Father's so unkind? Neither say they, Where is the Lord that brought us up out of the land of Egypt? Thus also he complains, Jeremiah 31. 32. They have broken my Covenant although I was a husband unto them.
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Because every new mercy we receive from God is a new talent, (for mercies are talents, betrusted with us by God as stewards, for which we must give a severe and strict account at the day of Judgement) and the more talents we sin against, the greater is our sin,
Because every new mercy we receive from God is a new talon, (for Mercies Are Talents, betrusted with us by God as Stewards, for which we must give a severe and strict account At the day of Judgement) and the more Talents we sin against, the greater is our since,
The whole duty of man saith Augustine, consists in this, Vt anim• … non sit ingrata Deo, to take care that our soules be not unthankfull to God ▪ and therefore an unthankfull man neglects the whole duty of man.
The Whole duty of man Says Augustine, consists in this, Vt anim• … non sit Ingrata God, to take care that our Souls be not unthankful to God ▪ and Therefore an unthankful man neglects the Whole duty of man.
Because when they knew God, they did not glorifie him as God, but became unthankefull, &c. theref• … e God gave t• … em up to their owne hearts lusts, &c. And if God dealt thus with the Gentiles for sinning against the mercies onely of creation, how severely will he punish us that sin against creating mercies, redeeming mercies,
Because when they knew God, they did not Glorify him as God, but became unthankful, etc. theref• … e God gave t• … em up to their own hearts Lustiest, etc. And if God dealt thus with the Gentiles for sinning against the Mercies only of creation, how severely will he Punish us that since against creating Mercies, redeeming Mercies,
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and against mercies of all kinds? For it is a certaine rule, The more mer• … y we receive from God, the greater is the unthankefulnesse to sinne against such a God.
and against Mercies of all Kinds? For it is a certain Rule, The more mer• … y we receive from God, the greater is the unthankfulness to sin against such a God.
The Romans made a Law, that if a Master did free a servant from bondage, & afterwards that servant proved unthankefull, the master had power to re-inslave • … im.
The Roman made a Law, that if a Master did free a servant from bondage, & afterwards that servant proved unthankful, the master had power to re-inslave • … im.
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It is a sinne of formall injustice; for every deliverance doth bind over the delivered, to the service of the deliverer; so saith the Apostle, You are not your owne,
It is a sin of formal injustice; for every deliverance does bind over the Delivered, to the service of the deliverer; so Says the Apostle, You Are not your own,
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and so also, Luk. 1. 74. That we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies might serve him without feare, in holinesse and • … ighteousnesse, &c. Among the Romans the parties delivered, were the servants of the deliverers.
and so also, Luk. 1. 74. That we being Delivered out of the hands of our enemies might serve him without Fear, in holiness and • … ighteousnesse, etc. Among the Roman the parties Delivered, were the Servants of the deliverers.
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And therefore to breake Gods Commandements after deliverance, is to be guilty of the horrible sin of injustice. Thou art not onely unthankefu• … l, but unjust, which is a brand that will confound any man.
And Therefore to break God's commandments After deliverance, is to be guilty of the horrible since of injustice. Thou art not only unthankefu• … l, but unjust, which is a brand that will confound any man.
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It is a sin so great, as that it puts a great aggravation upon every sin; It makes the least sinne of us in England, greater than the greatest sin of the Heathens;
It is a since so great, as that it puts a great aggravation upon every since; It makes the least sin of us in England, greater than the greatest since of the heathens;
of the Christians in Germany, and Ireland; yea than the sin of the devils themselves. 1. Greater than the sins of the Heathen, because we sinne against greater mercie;
of the Christians in Germany, and Ireland; yea than the since of the Devils themselves. 1. Greater than the Sins of the Heathen, Because we sin against greater mercy;
2. This makes the least sinne of us in England greater than the greatest sin of Germanie, or of Ireland, because God hath dealt more mercifully with us, than with them:
2. This makes the least sin of us in England greater than the greatest since of Germany, or of Ireland, Because God hath dealt more mercifully with us, than with them:
And thou Capernaum which h• … st beene exalted to heaven, shalt be brought downe to hell, &c. God hath listed us up in mercies to heaven; therefore we must looke for the lowest hell, if we abuse them.
And thou Capernaum which h• … Saint been exalted to heaven, shalt be brought down to hell, etc. God hath listed us up in Mercies to heaven; Therefore we must look for the lowest hell, if we abuse them.
yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy to us, &c. And now O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy Commandements.
yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy to us, etc. And now Oh our God, what shall we say After this? for we have forsaken thy commandments.
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This Doctrine is a blacke bill of indictment against all those that are not ashamed to sinne against God, notwithstanding the mercies they have received from God.
This Doctrine is a black bill of indictment against all those that Are not ashamed to sin against God, notwithstanding the Mercies they have received from God.
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And yet notwithstanding are there not many of us that sinne in the midst of mercies? That are like the Horse and Mule that have no understanding? Psalme 32. As a Horse, the more it is pampered, the more it kickes against the rider;
And yet notwithstanding Are there not many of us that sin in the midst of Mercies? That Are like the Horse and Mule that have no understanding? Psalm 32. As a Horse, the more it is pampered, the more it kicks against the rider;
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Like unto the thicke vapours, which are first exhaled by the Sunne, and afterwards when they come into the Aire, stop the light of the Sunne from shining upon us.
Like unto the thick vapours, which Are First exhaled by the Sun, and afterwards when they come into the Air, stop the Light of the Sun from shining upon us.
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There are many such vapours whom God hath exalted, and lifted up in • … nour above others, that make no other use of their honour, but to darken the glory of God, and to hinder the light of God from shining upon us. Let conscience speake;
There Are many such vapours whom God hath exalted, and lifted up in • … nou_r_ above Others, that make no other use of their honour, but to darken the glory of God, and to hinder the Light of God from shining upon us. Let conscience speak;
Are we not as proud, as covetous, as blasphemous, as adulterous, as ungodly as ever, notwithstanding all that God hath done for us? May I not say to you as Moses to the Israelites;
are we not as proud, as covetous, as blasphemous, as adulterous, as ungodly as ever, notwithstanding all that God hath done for us? May I not say to you as Moses to the Israelites;
Of these David speakes, Our Fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt, they remembred not the multitude of thy mercies, but provoked him at the Sea,
Of these David speaks, Our Father's understood not thy wonders in Egypt, they remembered not the multitude of thy Mercies, but provoked him At the Sea,
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God hath brought us into the schoole of mercy, but are there not many among us that turne this schoole of mercy into the schoole of iniquity? that remaine irreformable in a yeare of Reformation, that not onely hate to be reformed, but hate the very Reformation it selfe? that sinne under mercies, even under mercies?
God hath brought us into the school of mercy, but Are there not many among us that turn this school of mercy into the school of iniquity? that remain irreformable in a year of Reformation, that not only hate to be reformed, but hate the very Reformation it self? that sin under Mercies, even under Mercies?
that improve their honours, learning, wealth, parts, to make themselves more active to sinne against God, to be Ingeniose nequam, facundi, sed malo publico.
that improve their honours, learning, wealth, parts, to make themselves more active to sin against God, to be Ingenious nequam, facundi, sed Malo Publico.
As Basil saith of Eve, That God gave her to be a helper to Adam, and made her of the rib of Adam, but the devill tooke this rib, and made a dart of it, and with this dart shot at Adams heart, and wounded him to death, Per costam petit cor, so God hath bestowed mercies upon us to helpe us to serve him more chearefully, more liberally,
As Basil Says of Eve, That God gave her to be a helper to Adam, and made her of the rib of Adam, but the Devil took this rib, and made a dart of it, and with this dart shot At Adams heart, and wounded him to death, Per costam petit cor, so God hath bestowed Mercies upon us to help us to serve him more cheerfully, more liberally,
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There are thousands in the world that are worser for the mercies they receive from God, that are like unto a dunghill, the more the Sunne of mercy shines upon them, the more they stinke and putrifie in all sin.
There Are thousands in the world that Are Worse for the Mercies they receive from God, that Are like unto a dunghill, the more the Sun of mercy shines upon them, the more they stink and putrify in all since.
And as the clay is hardned by the Sunnes shining upon it, so there are many, the more health, the more wealth, the more honour, the more mercy they receive from God, the more they harden their hearts against God;
And as the clay is hardened by the Suns shining upon it, so there Are many, the more health, the more wealth, the more honour, the more mercy they receive from God, the more they harden their hearts against God;
therefore they speake wickedly and loftily, and set their mouthes against the Heavens, &c. like Dionysius, that because he prospered in his voyage by sea,
Therefore they speak wickedly and loftily, and Set their mouths against the Heavens, etc. like Dionysius, that Because he prospered in his voyage by sea,
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I beseech you (Right Honorable) let us examine whether we be not guilty of these sinnes, • … or they are such sinnes which we are all very prone to commit.
I beseech you (Right Honourable) let us examine whither we be not guilty of these Sins, • … or they Are such Sins which we Are all very prove to commit.
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Lots Wife also, as soone as ever she was delivered out of Sodome, began to Apo• … tize. N• … y L• … t himselfe after he had received so great a mer• … y, and had seene so fearefull a judgement, yet when he came to Z• … r he was drunke,
Lots Wife also, as soon as ever she was Delivered out of Sodom, began to Apo• … tize. N• … y L• … tO himself After he had received so great a mer• … y, and had seen so fearful a judgement, yet when he Come to Z• … r he was drunk,
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And David also, when delivered from all his enemies, then he said in his prosperity he should never be moved, and then he lay with Bathsheba, and murdered Uriah. And therefore if we be guilty of this sinne, Let us be deepely humbled for it before the Lord this day.
And David also, when Delivered from all his enemies, then he said in his Prosperity he should never be moved, and then he lay with Bathsheba, and murdered Uriah. And Therefore if we be guilty of this sin, Let us be deeply humbled for it before the Lord this day.
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Because I called, and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded, I also will laugh at your calamity, I will mocke when your feare commeth, &c. God is never more angry than when he laughs.
Because I called, and you refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded, I also will laugh At your calamity, I will mock when your Fear comes, etc. God is never more angry than when he laughs.
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There are divers reasons (besides the reasons before named) why this sin (to sin with the mercies of God) should be such a God-provoking, such a Land-destroying sin;
There Are diverse Reasons (beside the Reasons before nam) why this since (to since with the Mercies of God) should be such a God-provoking, such a Land-destroying sin;
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Because mercy in it selfe is so rare and excellent a jewell, bestowed upon England purposely to serve God withall, that to abuse it to the dis-service of God, must needs be a God-provoking sin:
Because mercy in it self is so rare and excellent a jewel, bestowed upon England purposely to serve God withal, that to abuse it to the disservice of God, must needs be a God-provoking since:
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Mercy it is the best friend we bave, & indeed the only friend in Gods bosome to plead for us, it is the only Orator, and Embassador to intercede for us, it is the only fiery chariot to carry us up to heaven.
Mercy it is the best friend we have, & indeed the only friend in God's bosom to plead for us, it is the only Orator, and Ambassador to intercede for us, it is the only fiery chariot to carry us up to heaven.
When Justice pleads against us at Gods barre, we have no refuge but to his Mercy-seat. And therefore to abuse so deare a friend as mercy, and so great a friend as mercy, and such a pretious friend, and such a necessary friend, must needs make us ashamed, if not past shame, and must needs provoke God to anger, though he be full of mercy; especially if we consider the superlative mercies that God hath bestowed upon England;
When justice pleads against us At God's bar, we have no refuge but to his Mercy-seat. And Therefore to abuse so deer a friend as mercy, and so great a friend as mercy, and such a precious friend, and such a necessary friend, must needs make us ashamed, if not passed shame, and must needs provoke God to anger, though he be full of mercy; especially if we Consider the superlative Mercies that God hath bestowed upon England;
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Because he that sinneth with the mercies of God, turnes the greatest good into the greatest evill, and brings darknesse out of light, which is a worke proper to the devill.
Because he that Sinneth with the Mercies of God, turns the greatest good into the greatest evil, and brings darkness out of Light, which is a work proper to the Devil.
It is Gods worke to bring light out of darknesse, good out of evill, but it is the devils worke to bring evill out of good. Now to sin with Gods mercies, is to bring the greatest evill out of the greatest good;
It is God's work to bring Light out of darkness, good out of evil, but it is the Devils work to bring evil out of good. Now to sin with God's Mercies, is to bring the greatest evil out of the greatest good;
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Mercy is our best friend (as you have • … eard) but when we sinne against it, we turne our chiefest friend into our bitterest enemy, and mercy it selfe cryes to God against us,
Mercy is our best friend (as you have • … eared) but when we sin against it, we turn our chiefest friend into our Bitterest enemy, and mercy it self cries to God against us,
and from the Amorites, and from the c• … ildren of Ammon, and from the Philistines, the Zidonians also and the Amalekites? &c. Yet you have forsaken me,
and from the amorites, and from the c• … ildren of Ammon, and from the philistines, the Zidonians also and the Amalekites? etc. Yet you have forsaken me,
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When David was used unkindly by Nabal, upon whom he had bestowed many courtesies, how did this unkindnesse provoke David to anger? in somuch as he said, Surely in vaine have I kept all that this fellow hath in the Wi• … dernesse,
When David was used unkindly by Nabal, upon whom he had bestowed many courtesies, how did this unkindness provoke David to anger? in So much as he said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the Wi• … dernesse,
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so, and more also doe God unto the enemies of Da• … id, if I leav• … of all that pertaine to him by the morning light, any that pisseth against the Wall.
so, and more also do God unto the enemies of Da• … id, if I leav• … of all that pertain to him by the morning Light, any that pisseth against the Wall.
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Thus is the great Jehovah enraged when we sinne with his favours. God will say, In vaine have I adorned thee with all the Jewels of my mercy, which thou as a swine hast trampled under thy feete.
Thus is the great Jehovah enraged when we sin with his favours. God will say, In vain have I adorned thee with all the Jewels of my mercy, which thou as a Swine hast trampled under thy feet.
if we refuse to be washed, and choose rather to wallow in the mire of sin and superstition, this will provoke God more than if we did flatly deny him.
if we refuse to be washed, and choose rather to wallow in the mire of since and Superstition, this will provoke God more than if we did flatly deny him.
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Thus it is likewise said Ezekiel 24. ver. 13. Because I have purged thee and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not bee purged from thy filthinesse any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
Thus it is likewise said Ezekielem 24. ver. 13. Because I have purged thee and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.
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The Sodomites were delivered by Abraham, but because they sinned after their deliverance, their preservation was but a reservation for a greater destruction by fire and brimstone.
The Sodomites were Delivered by Abraham, but Because they sinned After their deliverance, their preservation was but a reservation for a greater destruction by fire and brimstone.
Lots wife was delivered out of Sodom, but because she looked backe towards Sodom, her preservation was but a reservation to be turned to a pillar of salt.
Lots wife was Delivered out of Sodom, but Because she looked back towards Sodom, her preservation was but a reservation to be turned to a pillar of salt.
Pharaoh was often delivered by the prayer of Moses, but because he hardned his heart after deliverance, his preservation was but a reservation, till he was drowned in the Red Sea. The people of Israel had deliverance upon deliverance,
Pharaoh was often Delivered by the prayer of Moses, but Because he hardened his heart After deliverance, his preservation was but a reservation, till he was drowned in the Read Sea. The people of Israel had deliverance upon deliverance,
and to loath our selves for our former abominations, and to be humbled exceedingly for our sins against mercy, that God may continue his deliverances to us,
and to loath our selves for our former abominations, and to be humbled exceedingly for our Sins against mercy, that God may continue his Deliverances to us,
Seeing God hath done such rare things freely for this Nation, Let us be exhorted to subscribe to the obedience of this Text, and not onely be hu• … bled for what is past,
Seeing God hath done such rare things freely for this nation, Let us be exhorted to subscribe to the Obedience of this Text, and not only be hu• … bled for what is past,
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Me thinkes I heare God saying unto us here present, I have delivered you from many dangers, I have recovered you from many sicknesses, I have heaped many favours upon you,
Me thinks I hear God saying unto us Here present, I have Delivered you from many dangers, I have recovered you from many Sicknesses, I have heaped many favours upon you,
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Observe how Mephibosheth was affected with Davids mercy, in 2 Sam 9. David had cause to be revenged upon the house of Saul, but he freely shewed kindnesse to Mephibosheth, restoring him all his fathers lands,
Observe how Mephibosheth was affected with Davids mercy, in 2 Same 9. David had cause to be revenged upon the house of Saul, but he freely showed kindness to Mephibosheth, restoring him all his Father's Lands,
And this Mercy did so melt his heart, that he cryes out, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest looke upon such a dead Dog as I am? O let the contemplation of Gods love towards us, make us to loath our selves for our abominations,
And this Mercy did so melt his heart, that he cries out, What is thy servant, that thou Shouldst look upon such a dead Dog as I am? Oh let the contemplation of God's love towards us, make us to loath our selves for our abominations,
Beloved in the Lord, it is my comfort that I preach this day to those that are Noble and ingenuous. My humble suite is, That you would appeare to be such indeed and in truth.
beloved in the Lord, it is my Comfort that I preach this day to those that Are Noble and ingenuous. My humble suit is, That you would appear to be such indeed and in truth.
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Though a stubborne and slavish spirit is more wrought upon by judgements than mercies; yet a gracious and godly heart is more wrought upon by mercies than judgements. And indeed in its owne nature, Mer• … y workes more powerfully, more kindly, more inwardly and deepely than judgements.
Though a stubborn and slavish Spirit is more wrought upon by Judgments than Mercies; yet a gracious and godly heart is more wrought upon by Mercies than Judgments. And indeed in its own nature, Mer• … y works more powerfully, more kindly, more inwardly and deeply than Judgments.
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He doth not say, having these threatnings, let us cleanse our selves, &c. Let a Cart loaded goe over a River frozen with Ice, the Cart breakes the Ice, but it remaines Ice still;
He does not say, having these threatenings, let us cleanse our selves, etc. Let a Cart loaded go over a River frozen with Ice, the Cart breaks the Ice, but it remains Ice still;
when without hope of mercy, carrying himselfe desperately, and obdurately in sinne, and afterwards, when informed that there was a pardon provided for him, hath beene exceedingly melted and broken in heart, at the consideration of the graciousnesse of the King towards him?
when without hope of mercy, carrying himself desperately, and obdurately in sin, and afterwards, when informed that there was a pardon provided for him, hath been exceedingly melted and broken in heart, At the consideration of the graciousness of the King towards him?
2. Mercy workes more kindly and sweetly than judgements. As a thicke Cl• … ud that is melted by the Suns shining upon it, distills downe sweetly into a fruitfull showre, but the cloud that is broken with a thunderbolt makes a mighty cracke,
2. Mercy works more kindly and sweetly than Judgments. As a thick Cl• … ud that is melted by the Suns shining upon it, distils down sweetly into a fruitful shower, but the cloud that is broken with a thunderbolt makes a mighty Crac,
So the mercies of the Gospel doe kindly worke upon the heart, opening it, as it did the heart of Lydia, and sweetly melting it into teares after a blessed and comfortable manner:
So the Mercies of the Gospel do kindly work upon the heart, opening it, as it did the heart of Lydia, and sweetly melting it into tears After a blessed and comfortable manner:
But the thunder-bolt of Gods judgements makes an earth-quake, and a heart-quake, as it did upon the Gaoler, Act. 16. As the blustering winds teare up the Trees by the rootes:
But the thunderbolt of God's Judgments makes an earthquake, and a heartquake, as it did upon the Gaoler, Act. 16. As the blustering winds tear up the Trees by the roots:
The Sun by its hot beames made the Traveller, (as it is in the Fable) put off his Cloke, when the blustering winde made him gird his Cloke faster about him.
The Sun by its hight beams made the Traveller, (as it is in the Fable) put off his Cloak, when the blustering wind made him gird his Cloak faster about him.
Thus you see how mercy workes more powerfully, more kindly, more inwardly. Oh that it might appeare in our hearts this day, that this doctrine that I preach, is true.
Thus you see how mercy works more powerfully, more kindly, more inwardly. O that it might appear in our hearts this day, that this Doctrine that I preach, is true.
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are ashamed to confesse their sins, but not to act their sins, not ashamed to be seene at a Play-house, but ashamed to be seene at Gods House upon a weeke day, ashamed of Christ and his cause, ashamed to be accounted precise,
Are ashamed to confess their Sins, but not to act their Sins, not ashamed to be seen At a Playhouse, but ashamed to be seen At God's House upon a Week day, ashamed of christ and his cause, ashamed to be accounted precise,
The Apostle commands us, That if our enemies hunger, we should feed them, if they thirst, we should give them drinke, and in so doing we shall heape coales of fire upon their heads.
The Apostle commands us, That if our enemies hunger, we should feed them, if they thirst, we should give them drink, and in so doing we shall heap coals of fire upon their Heads.
I read in the ninth of Daniel: When Daniel saw that the time was come wherein God had promised to deliver Israel out of Babylon, this mercy made him fast, and mourne, and confesse his sins with shame and confusion of face, &c. We hope the time is come, yea the set time, wherein God intends to shew mercy to England;
I read in the ninth of daniel: When daniel saw that the time was come wherein God had promised to deliver Israel out of Babylon, this mercy made him fast, and mourn, and confess his Sins with shame and confusion of face, etc. We hope the time is come, yea the Set time, wherein God intends to show mercy to England;
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It is an argument sufficient that there is a possibility, though not a certainty. This was enough to worke upon the Ninivites: Let us cry mightily to God,
It is an argument sufficient that there is a possibility, though not a certainty. This was enough to work upon the Ninevites: Let us cry mightily to God,
and every man turne from his evill way. Who can tell if God will turne, and repent, & c.? Who knowes but that God may reare us up a glorious Church? E• … ra blesses God, that be had given them a little reviving in their bondage.
and every man turn from his evil Way. Who can tell if God will turn, and Repent, & c.? Who knows but that God may rear us up a glorious Church? E• … ra Blesses God, that be had given them a little reviving in their bondage.
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We must doe as the servants of Benhadad: Bebold (say they) We have heard that the Kings of Israel are mercifull Kings, let us put sack-cloth upon our loynes,
We must do as the Servants of Benhadad: Behold (say they) We have herd that the Kings of Israel Are merciful Kings, let us put Sackcloth upon our loins,
and ropes upon our heads, per adventure he will save thy life, &c. And when they came to the King, they did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him,
and ropes upon our Heads, per adventure he will save thy life, etc. And when they Come to the King, they did diligently observe whither any thing would come from him,
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I read, Zach. 4. 10. Who hath despised the day of small things? The Prophet speakes of the rebuilding of Jerusalem, which at the first was so small, that Sanballat, Tobiah, and the rest of the enemies of Gods Church laughed them to scorne and said, What doe these feeble Jewes? will they fortifie themselves? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones, out of the heapes of the rubbish which are bu• … nt? even that which they build,
I read, Zach 4. 10. Who hath despised the day of small things? The Prophet speaks of the rebuilding of Jerusalem, which At the First was so small, that Sanballat, Tobiah, and the rest of the enemies of God's Church laughed them to scorn and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones, out of the heaps of the rubbish which Are bu• … nt? even that which they built,
as he did upon Peter, let us weepe bitterly, that ever we should sin against such a God. When a Cart is in a quagmire, if the Horses find it comming, they will pull the harder.
as he did upon Peter, let us weep bitterly, that ever we should sin against such a God. When a Cart is in a quagmire, if the Horses find it coming, they will pull the harder.
So are all our threatnings to be understood with an, If, &c. We Ministers preach what God in his ordinary way is wont to do, & what God in his word hath threatned to a Nation guilty of such sins as ours are.
So Are all our threatenings to be understood with an, If, etc. We Ministers preach what God in his ordinary Way is wont to do, & what God in his word hath threatened to a nation guilty of such Sins as ours Are.
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and miraculously save us by Prerogative, and free grace, who can hinder a free agent? This is a rare act of his Prerogative, & the more mercy there is in it, the more ought we to be confounded for our apostasies, whoredomes, abominations, and rebellions against this God.
and miraculously save us by Prerogative, and free grace, who can hinder a free agent? This is a rare act of his Prerogative, & the more mercy there is in it, the more ought we to be confounded for our apostasies, whoredoms, abominations, and rebellions against this God.
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Men, brethren and fathers, if all that I have said this day, wil not worke upon your hearts, give me leave to name some other kind of mercies unto you.
Men, brothers and Father's, if all that I have said this day, will not work upon your hearts, give me leave to name Some other kind of Mercies unto you.
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I doubt not but you have heard the story of the two Bishops, that being riding to the Councell of Constance, and espying by the way a poore Country man weeping, turned towards him,
I doubt not but you have herd the story of the two Bishops, that being riding to the Council of Constance, and espying by the Way a poor Country man weeping, turned towards him,
What a shame is it for a poore Cobler to doe more service for God, than it may be some of you doe, that have received so much from God. May not Christ say to you as he did to the Jewes? I have done many great workes among you,
What a shame is it for a poor Cobbler to do more service for God, than it may be Some of you do, that have received so much from God. May not christ say to you as he did to the Jews? I have done many great works among you,
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and ponds of sweet water to drowne himselfe withall, gilded poysons to poyson himselfe withall. O let not your honors and riches, &c. be silken halters to strangle your soules!
and ponds of sweet water to drown himself withal, gilded poisons to poison himself withal. O let not your honours and riches, etc. be silken halters to strangle your Souls!
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For God fils Heaven & earth, and sees all your curtaine abominations. And he is able to destroy you, he is just, and must wound the bairy scalpe of those that goe on in their wickednesse, and he is a holy and a pure God, that hates your iniquities from his very heart.
For God fills Heaven & earth, and sees all your curtain abominations. And he is able to destroy you, he is just, and must wound the bairy scalp of those that go on in their wickedness, and he is a holy and a pure God, that hates your iniquities from his very heart.
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At such a time, when thou wert in the act of adultery, he might have sent thee to hell in the very act, he might have made thy tongue to rot, the last oath thou sworest.
At such a time, when thou Wertenberg in the act of adultery, he might have sent thee to hell in the very act, he might have made thy tongue to rot, the last oath thou sworest.
and of his love, and this made him ashamed to sin against God. This last is the greatest motive of all. If the pacification betweene the two Nations of England & Scotland will not affect us, let the great pacification that Christ hath made for thee between God and thy soule move thy heart to be ashamed to offend God. It is the greatest argument I can use, to say, For Jesus Christ his sake be ashamed and confounded for your evill waies.
and of his love, and this made him ashamed to sin against God. This last is the greatest motive of all. If the pacification between the two nations of England & Scotland will not affect us, let the great pacification that christ hath made for thee between God and thy soul move thy heart to be ashamed to offend God. It is the greatest argument I can use, to say, For jesus christ his sake be ashamed and confounded for your evil ways.
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And let us mourne for our Gospel sins for our unprofitablenes, and unfruitfulnesse under such fruitfull meanes, that we have beene like a barren ground which no plowing will make good.
And let us mourn for our Gospel Sins for our unprofitableness, and unfruitfulness under such fruitful means, that we have been like a barren ground which not plowing will make good.
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Consider what I say, saith the Apostle, and the Lord give you understanding. The Thessalonians had never understood what Paul had said, if they had not considred it.
Consider what I say, Says the Apostle, and the Lord give you understanding. The Thessalonians had never understood what Paul had said, if they had not considered it.
1. We must consider these mercies distinctly, and deliberately. If a man hath a sweet Cordiall in his mouth and swallow it downe whole, he wil not taste the sweetnes of it,
1. We must Consider these Mercies distinctly, and deliberately. If a man hath a sweet Cordial in his Mouth and swallow it down Whole, he will not taste the sweetness of it,
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So these mercies will doe us no good, if we swallow them down without serious meditation. But if we chew them and consider them distinctly and deliberately, one mercy after another, they will exceedingly affect us.
So these Mercies will do us not good, if we swallow them down without serious meditation. But if we chew them and Consider them distinctly and deliberately, one mercy After Another, they will exceedingly affect us.
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Num ego talis? Am I such a one as this is? So must we say, Num ego talis? Have I abused these mercies? Have I sinned with these mercies? And as the Apostles severally asked Christ, Master, is it I? So m• … t we aske our hearts, Am not I the man that ought to be ashamed,
Num ego Talis? Am I such a one as this is? So must we say, Num ego Talis? Have I abused these Mercies? Have I sinned with these Mercies? And as the Apostles severally asked christ, Master, is it I? So m• … tO we ask our hearts, Am not I the man that ought to be ashamed,
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But as soone as ever Christ looked upon him, then he wept, Aspexit Christus & flevit. We Ministers are as the crowing of Peters Cocke, we cannot make you ashamed and confounded for your evill doings, unlesse Christ looke upon you.
But as soon as ever christ looked upon him, then he wept, Aspexit Christus & Flevit. We Ministers Are as the crowing of Peter's Cock, we cannot make you ashamed and confounded for your evil doings, unless christ look upon you.
When we were all falne of late yeares in this Kingdome into a desperate condition: God by the King and Parliamant hath raised us up to a hope of better dayes.
When we were all fallen of late Years in this Kingdom into a desperate condition: God by the King and Parliamant hath raised us up to a hope of better days.
The People wondred at it, the man was saved, and the Lion given to him, which he carried about with him in the streets of Rome. From whence came that motto, Hic est homo medicus leonis: hic est leo hospes hominis.
The People wondered At it, the man was saved, and the lion given to him, which he carried about with him in the streets of Room. From whence Come that motto, Hic est homo medicus Leonis: hic est leo Guest hominis.
Let not our hearts be drie and barren as the thorny ground. Let us not kicke against God with our feete while be is plucking out the thornes that trouble us.
Let not our hearts be dry and barren as the thorny ground. Let us not kick against God with our feet while be is plucking out the thorns that trouble us.
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And as I said in my last Sermon which I preached before this Honourable assembly) he will repent of the good things which he intended to bestow upon us.
And as I said in my last Sermon which I preached before this Honourable assembly) he will Repent of the good things which he intended to bestow upon us.
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Remember what I hinted before of Saul, that if hee had tarried for Samuel, God would have established the kingdome unto him, But now, saith Samuel, thy Kingdome shall not continue.
remember what I hinted before of Saul, that if he had tarried for Samuel, God would have established the Kingdom unto him, But now, Says Samuel, thy Kingdom shall not continue.
and seeke the Lord with all our heart, but that God may establish us to be his choice people for ever? But if we harden our hearts against God and his wayes, God will say unto us t• … is day, I thought to have made you a happy kingdome,
and seek the Lord with all our heart, but that God may establish us to be his choice people for ever? But if we harden our hearts against God and his ways, God will say unto us t• … is day, I Thought to have made you a happy Kingdom,
2. When God hath done much for a Nation, and that Nation sinnes with his • … ercies, God will not onely take away his mercies, but will send curses instead of blessings. For so it is said, Josh. 24. 20. If yee seeke the Lord,
2. When God hath done much for a nation, and that nation Sins with his • … ercies, God will not only take away his Mercies, but will send curses instead of blessings. For so it is said, Josh. 24. 20. If ye seek the Lord,
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It will be but a skinning over of our disease, and a daubing of us up with untempered morter, a smothering of the fire, which will breake out the more afterwards.
It will be but a skinning over of our disease, and a daubing of us up with untempered mortar, a smothering of the fire, which will break out the more afterwards.
Mercy turned to sinne, takes away the comfort of the mercy, and turneth the mercy into a curse; As the raine, that falls upon the Sea, is made salt by the salt water.
Mercy turned to sin, Takes away the Comfort of the mercy, and turns the mercy into a curse; As the rain, that falls upon the Sea, is made salt by the salt water.
It is a great mercie that we have mercies to remember, and if wee refuse to remember Gods mercies, God will take order that we shall have no mercies to remember. Let not the brand of the chiefe Butler be justly fastned upon us, Yet did not the chiefe Butler remember Joseph, but forgot him.
It is a great mercy that we have Mercies to Remember, and if we refuse to Remember God's Mercies, God will take order that we shall have no Mercies to Remember. Let not the brand of the chief Butler be justly fastened upon us, Yet did not the chief Butler Remember Joseph, but forgotten him.
There are many like the Israelites in Babylon; that liked their habitations in Babylon so well, that when Cyrus gave them leave to goe to Jerusalem, they would not leave Babylon to goe to Jerusalem. So there are many that like their former condition under the innovation so well, that they had rather continue in Babylon still,
There Are many like the Israelites in Babylon; that liked their habitations in Babylon so well, that when Cyrus gave them leave to go to Jerusalem, they would not leave Babylon to go to Jerusalem. So there Are many that like their former condition under the innovation so well, that they had rather continue in Babylon still,
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And when at last they brought an evill report upon the land of Canaan, and (as David saith, Psal. 106) despised the holy land, refusing to go into it, God was so provoked with this sin, that he would not pardon it,
And when At last they brought an evil report upon the land of Canaan, and (as David Says, Psalm 106) despised the holy land, refusing to go into it, God was so provoked with this since, that he would not pardon it,
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as if the Parliament had a purpose to bring in an Anarchie, to reduce every thing into its first Chaos, to leave every man to do what is good in his owne eyes,
as if the Parliament had a purpose to bring in an Anarchy, to reduce every thing into its First Chaos, to leave every man to do what is good in his own eyes,
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We are for the most part like the children of Israel, who although they were by a mighty hand brought out of Egypt, and through the red Sea, &c. yet upon every strait they began presently to murmure,
We Are for the most part like the children of Israel, who although they were by a mighty hand brought out of Egypt, and through the read Sea, etc. yet upon every strait they began presently to murmur,
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and to thinke of making a Captaine to returne to Egypt, never considering the iron bondage they endured in Egypt. God hath brought us out of the Egyptian bondage,
and to think of making a Captain to return to Egypt, never considering the iron bondage they endured in Egypt. God hath brought us out of the Egyptian bondage,
and carried us through a red sea of dangers, and yet when wee meete, though but with the news, of any Giants or Anakins, we begin presently to distrust, and to say:
and carried us through a read sea of dangers, and yet when we meet, though but with the news, of any Giants or Anakins, we begin presently to distrust, and to say:
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Can God prepare a table in the wildernesse? can God make a way through the hoasts of the Phi• … istines? And some of us begin to wish that things had remained as at first.
Can God prepare a table in the Wilderness? can God make a Way through the hosts of the Phi• … istines? And Some of us begin to wish that things had remained as At First.
As Austin saith of Jesus Christ, He that will not beleeve in Christ after so many miracles, without a new miracle, he himselfe is a great miracle. So he that will distrust God,
As Austin Says of jesus christ, He that will not believe in christ After so many Miracles, without a new miracle, he himself is a great miracle. So he that will distrust God,
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after so many miraculous mercies, is himselfe a miracle of unbeliefe. How often hath God appeared in the mount these two last yeares, as if he had resolved to take up his dwelling there? How many mountaines of opposition have melted before you,
After so many miraculous Mercies, is himself a miracle of unbelief. How often hath God appeared in the mount these two last Years, as if he had resolved to take up his Dwelling there? How many Mountains of opposition have melted before you,
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I remember the storie of Nehemiah, Chap. 6. It is there said, That when the enemies heard that the worke of the building of the Temple prospered beyond their expectations, th• … y accused Nehemiah of treason against the King, and when that plot did not succeed, they bore him in hand as if some Assassinat had conspired his death.
I Remember the story of Nehemiah, Chap. 6. It is there said, That when the enemies herd that the work of the building of the Temple prospered beyond their Expectations, th• … y accused Nehemiah of treason against the King, and when that plot did not succeed, they boar him in hand as if Some Assassinate had conspired his death.
But he was above all feare (shall such a man as I fly? (saith he) shall such a man as I feare?) and finished the worke, insomuch as that when the enemies heard thereof they were much cast downe, for they perceived that this worke was wrought of God.
But he was above all Fear (shall such a man as I fly? (Says he) shall such a man as I Fear?) and finished the work, insomuch as that when the enemies herd thereof they were much cast down, for they perceived that this work was wrought of God.
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6. Be ashamed to injure the instruments by which God conveyes these mercies unto us. When Corah and his company rebelled against Moses and Aaron, then came the plague.
6. Be ashamed to injure the Instruments by which God conveys these Mercies unto us. When Corah and his company rebelled against Moses and Aaron, then Come the plague.
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Remember that thundring speech, Mark. 8. 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of mee and my words, in this adulterous and sinfull generation, of him also shall the Sonne of man be ashamed,
remember that thundering speech, Mark. 8. 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed,
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1. Do something, O house of England, for the honour of the Lords day, which hath beene much prophaned, not onely in our practises, but in our Doctrines.
1. Do something, Oh house of England, for the honour of the lords day, which hath been much Profaned, not only in our practises, but in our Doctrines.
Christ Jesus hath two dayes, The day of the Lord, which is the day of judgement, And the Lords day. If you looke to appeare with comfort at the day of the Lord, honour the Lords day; There is a day of the Lord, for those that abuse the Lords day. Do something to make this day more honourable by way of spirituall satisfaction.
christ jesus hath two days, The day of the Lord, which is the day of judgement, And the lords day. If you look to appear with Comfort At the day of the Lord, honour the lords day; There is a day of the Lord, for those that abuse the lords day. Do something to make this day more honourable by Way of spiritual satisfaction.
Oh that in our publike Fasts a clause might be interlaced, To command the Land to be humbled for that bloody sinne, that so the Nation might be freed from the guilt of that blood.
O that in our public Fasts a clause might be interlaced, To command the Land to be humbled for that bloody sin, that so the nation might be freed from the guilt of that blood.
And consider what some say of Solomon, That it was his great fault, that he bestowed more time in building of • … is owne house, than he did in building the house of God.
And Consider what Some say of Solomon, That it was his great fault, that he bestowed more time in building of • … is own house, than he did in building the house of God.
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because he brought it not home in due order, but suffered it to be carried in a Cart, when God had commanded it should be carried upon the Priests shoulders, there was a great breach made,
Because he brought it not home in due order, but suffered it to be carried in a Cart, when God had commanded it should be carried upon the Priests shoulders, there was a great breach made,
A reformation made according to the rule will abide, when all others will molder away, and the blessing of God will be upon it, and upon the maker of it.
A Reformation made according to the Rule will abide, when all Others will molder away, and the blessing of God will be upon it, and upon the maker of it.
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5. Do something to purge out all the defilements that are in the pure worship of God, that the pure and holy God may be worshipped with pure worship, purely, by pure worshippers.
5. Do something to purge out all the defilements that Are in the pure worship of God, that the pure and holy God may be worshipped with pure worship, purely, by pure worshippers.
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For though the mercies of God be most free, as I shewed you in my third Doctrine, yet God must be enquired of by the bouse of England, to do• … these mercies for them,
For though the Mercies of God be most free, as I showed you in my third Doctrine, yet God must be inquired of by the bouse of England, to do• … these Mercies for them,
If we will have mercie, we must bring vessels to hold it, and no vessels will hold mercy but broken hearts. This is a Paradoxe in nature, but not in grace.
If we will have mercy, we must bring vessels to hold it, and no vessels will hold mercy but broken hearts. This is a Paradox in nature, but not in grace.
