A second call to a farther humiliation being a sermon preached the 24th of Novemb. last past / by the Right Reverend Father in God, Herbert, Lord Bishop of Hereford, in his Cathedral Church of Hereford.
WE lately kept a day of Humiliation to prevent, by Gods mercy, the fearful Judgment which seemed to hang over our heads by a bloody Plot, contrived by Popish Priests for the destruction both of King and Kingdom, Church and State, all at a blow;
WE lately kept a day of Humiliation to prevent, by God's mercy, the fearful Judgement which seemed to hang over our Heads by a bloody Plot, contrived by Popish Priests for the destruction both of King and Kingdom, Church and State, all At a blow;
You hear what desperate bloody things have been spoken and acted in London, in the face of King and Parliament since the discovery, which plainly declare these Men have still confidence to effect their design, otherwise they could not be so mad as to give such evidence against themselves of their bloody intention,
You hear what desperate bloody things have been spoken and acted in London, in the face of King and Parliament since the discovery, which plainly declare these Men have still confidence to Effect their Design, otherwise they could not be so mad as to give such evidence against themselves of their bloody intention,
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Wherefore I thought it necessary to give you a Second Call to a further Humiliation, and in Christs stead beseech you, Humble your selves under the mighty hand of God.
Wherefore I Thought it necessary to give you a Second Call to a further Humiliation, and in Christ stead beseech you, Humble your selves under the mighty hand of God.
and I beseech you why? Is not this the Lords day, and ought to be kept a Feast unto the Lord? And with what? Will you offer unto him a Sacrifice of an hundred Bulls,
and I beseech you why? Is not this the lords day, and ought to be kept a Feast unto the Lord? And with what? Will you offer unto him a Sacrifice of an hundred Bulls,
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And do you desire after you have Feasted God and his holy Angels, to feast your selves also this blessed day? Why then you know a good Conscience is a continual feast,
And do you desire After you have Feasted God and his holy Angels, to feast your selves also this blessed day? Why then you know a good Conscience is a continual feast,
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Humble then your selves under the mighty hand of God, and you shall keep this day a most acceptable Feast unto the Lord, a most joyful feast to all his holy Angels, a most delightful and happy feast unto your selves this day,
Humble then your selves under the mighty hand of God, and you shall keep this day a most acceptable Feast unto the Lord, a most joyful feast to all his holy Angels, a most delightful and happy feast unto your selves this day,
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Secondly, seasonable at all times, in Prosperity or Adversity: Thirdly, I shall shew you the method of Humiliation out of Holy Writ: Fourthly, come to Application.
Secondly, seasonable At all times, in Prosperity or Adversity: Thirdly, I shall show you the method of Humiliation out of Holy Writ: Fourthly, come to Application.
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superbia verò contra omnes animi virtutes se erigit. Other Vices assault and destroy only their opposite Vertues, as Covetousness destroys Liberality; Anger, Patience; Drunkenness, Sobriety;
superbia verò contra omnes animi Virtues se erigit. Other Vices assault and destroy only their opposite Virtues, as Covetousness Destroys Liberality; Anger, Patience; drunkenness, Sobriety;
but by Pride, the most Beautiful, the most Holy, the most Glorious Angels of Heaven were converted into most deformed, most wicked, most horrid Devils.
but by Pride, the most Beautiful, the most Holy, the most Glorious Angels of Heaven were converted into most deformed, most wicked, most horrid Devils.
but when he meets with this Luciferian Sin, he looks upon it as a declared Rebel, to be proceeded against with rigor and terror, a Rebel not to be reclaimed;
but when he meets with this Luciferian since, he looks upon it as a declared Rebel, to be proceeded against with rigor and terror, a Rebel not to be reclaimed;
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Let the second consideration be this, What rational motive can any man have to exalt himself above another? Let him answer me St. Paul 's Question, 1 Cor. iv. 7. Who maketh thee to differ from another? what hast thou, that thou hast not received? If excellency of Grace, sure the gift of God:
Let the second consideration be this, What rational motive can any man have to exalt himself above Another? Let him answer me Saint Paul is Question, 1 Cor. iv. 7. Who makes thee to differ from Another? what hast thou, that thou hast not received? If excellency of Grace, sure the gift of God:
for why doth a single King command, and thousands of Subjects obey, seeing men by nature hate subjection? therefore it must necessarily be from some power over-ruling their own wills;
for why does a single King command, and thousands of Subject's obey, seeing men by nature hate subjection? Therefore it must necessarily be from Some power overruling their own wills;
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Let God withdraw his inward motion of obedience and reverence to Majesty, a single base Ravillac spurred on by the Devil shall cut off a gallant King environed with all the power of France. Or dost thou, Philosopher-like, glory in the riches of thy Soul, thy great wisdom and knowledge in all things, which none can take from thee? Omnia tua tecum portas. Silly man!
Let God withdraw his inward motion of Obedience and Reverence to Majesty, a single base Ravillac spurred on by the devil shall Cut off a gallant King environed with all the power of France. Or dost thou, Philosopher-like, glory in the riches of thy Soul, thy great Wisdom and knowledge in all things, which none can take from thee? Omnia tua tecum portas. Silly man!
Is it not then most irrational to boast thy self for what is not thine own? and most irreligious to rob God of what is his own? ascribing to thy self the honour due unto him;
Is it not then most irrational to boast thy self for what is not thine own? and most irreligious to rob God of what is his own? ascribing to thy self the honour due unto him;
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and cast him on the bed of sorrow as the most unfortunate wretch of the whole Land? And mighty conquering Caesar, when he had brought great Pompey level with the earth, who could never endure parem in republica; and when he had made Rome, the commanding Empress of the World, his Vassal, entring now triumphantly her streets most gloriously adorned for his reception,
and cast him on the Bed of sorrow as the most unfortunate wretch of the Whole Land? And mighty conquering Caesar, when he had brought great Pompey level with the earth, who could never endure Parem in Republic; and when he had made Room, the commanding Empress of the World, his Vassal, entering now triumphantly her streets most gloriously adorned for his reception,
as our Saviour expresses, He despises not those that are under him, but, according to St. Paul, 1 Cor. xii. looks on all as his fellow-members, neither the Head nor the Hand doth say unto the Foot, I have no need of thee:
as our Saviour Expresses, He despises not those that Are under him, but, according to Saint Paul, 1 Cor. xii. looks on all as his Fellow members, neither the Head nor the Hand does say unto the Foot, I have no need of thee:
and all join to give glory to God the Creator and giver of all, from whom the lowly-minded man receives every grace and gift as an undeserved and unexpected favour, which gives a high and pleasing rellish to it.
and all join to give glory to God the Creator and giver of all, from whom the lowly-minded man receives every grace and gift as an undeserved and unexpected favour, which gives a high and pleasing relish to it.
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And when he meets with the cup of assliction, the bitterness is very much abated by the sweet composure of his mind, arising from his own demerits, which in his humble ballancing thoughts still seem to out-weigh the calamity,
And when he meets with the cup of Affliction, the bitterness is very much abated by the sweet composure of his mind, arising from his own demerits, which in his humble balancing thoughts still seem to outweigh the calamity,
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the same effect have the good things of this World in a foul sinful Soul. This our provident God foreseeing in the Israelites when they drew near to the land of promise,
the same Effect have the good things of this World in a foul sinful Soul. This our provident God Foreseeing in the Israelites when they drew near to the land of promise,
as a careful father gives them timely warning of, Dent. vi. 10, 11, 12. And it shall be, when the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land which be sware unto thy fathers;
as a careful father gives them timely warning of, Dent. vi. 10, 11, 12. And it shall be, when the Lord thy God shall have brought thee into the land which be sware unto thy Father's;
and houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive-trees which thou plamedst not;
and houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells dug which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive-trees which thou plamedst not;
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when thou shalt have eaten and be full, then beware lest thou forget the Lord which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the bouse of bondage.
when thou shalt have eaten and be full, then beware lest thou forget the Lord which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the bouse of bondage.
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Psalm, lays before us another very pious consideration, telling us, that such worldly things as we commonly esteem and call Blessings, may proceed from God's Anger, and not from his Favour.
Psalm, lays before us Another very pious consideration, telling us, that such worldly things as we commonly esteem and call Blessings, may proceed from God's Anger, and not from his Favour.
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just as a cunning Neighbour who intends to supplant some Prodigal person, and work him out of his Estate, in great appearing kindness supplies him plentifully with money day by day, which helps forward the spending of his Estate, and hastens his ruin.
just as a cunning Neighbour who intends to supplant Some Prodigal person, and work him out of his Estate, in great appearing kindness supplies him plentifully with money day by day, which helps forward the spending of his Estate, and hastens his ruin.
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Secondly, In time of Adversity no man can doubt but that Humiliation is very requisite; Nature it self teaches this, to lament and bewail our miseries; we commonly over-act that part.
Secondly, In time of Adversity no man can doubt but that Humiliation is very requisite; Nature it self Teaches this, to lament and bewail our misery's; we commonly overact that part.
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but when God by his chastising Hand calls to weeping and mourning, to baldness and girding with Sackcloath, as it is Isa. xxii. 12, 13. They as it were in defiance of his Almighty Hand, call to joy and gladness, slaying Oxen, and killing Sheep, eating Flesh, and drinking Wine;
but when God by his chastising Hand calls to weeping and mourning, to baldness and girding with sackcloth, as it is Isaiah xxii. 12, 13. They as it were in defiance of his Almighty Hand, call to joy and gladness, slaying Oxen, and killing Sheep, eating Flesh, and drinking Wine;
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How then can any one be so sottish as to expect that Fortune must give him quite contrary to the whole course of Nature, a continued day without night, a constant Summer without Winter? Nay, he would not have one storm surprise him,
How then can any one be so sottish as to expect that Fortune must give him quite contrary to the Whole course of Nature, a continued day without night, a constant Summer without Winter? Nay, he would not have one storm surprise him,
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than have the whole body cast into Hell flames? Let them consider with what fury they fall on those who offend them in matter of Estate or Reputation,
than have the Whole body cast into Hell flames? Let them Consider with what fury they fallen on those who offend them in matter of Estate or Reputation,
Will not one Worm endure a trivial injury from another, and must the infinite Majesty of God endure injury upon injury from dirty Worms without any Correction? Were they not mad with passion, sure they would rather give humble and hearty thanks for his mercy,
Will not one Worm endure a trivial injury from Another, and must the infinite Majesty of God endure injury upon injury from dirty Worms without any Correction? Were they not mad with passion, sure they would rather give humble and hearty thanks for his mercy,
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then let them borrow from Isa. xl. 12. the Scales wherein God weigheth the Hills and Mountains, put this mountain of dirt in one scale, the dram of Gods merciful Correction in the other, they will find their punishment to be so exceeding light,
then let them borrow from Isaiah xl. 12. the Scales wherein God weigheth the Hills and Mountains, put this mountain of dirt in one scale, the dram of God's merciful Correction in the other, they will find their punishment to be so exceeding Light,
So St. Austine knowing the dangerous corruption of his heart, and fearing eternal death, prays earnestly to God to lance, cut, sear, do any thing to his body here, to save his soul from everlasting flames hereafter.
So Saint Augustine knowing the dangerous corruption of his heart, and fearing Eternal death, prays earnestly to God to lance, Cut, sear, do any thing to his body Here, to save his soul from everlasting flames hereafter.
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There is no man in the world so impatient, but had he a right apprehension of the eternal torment his sins justly deserve, he would both patiently and chearfully suffer any affliction in this world, to avoid that eternal evil to come.
There is no man in the world so impatient, but had he a right apprehension of the Eternal torment his Sins justly deserve, he would both patiently and cheerfully suffer any affliction in this world, to avoid that Eternal evil to come.
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where we are told, That the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdome. And there is no product in the World more natural than fear springing from guilt, and humiliation from fear.
where we Are told, That the Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom. And there is no product in the World more natural than Fear springing from guilt, and humiliation from Fear.
The guilty conscience still fears the severe Brow of an incensed Judge and a fearful heart will soon teach the trembling knees to bend and supplicate for pardon.
The guilty conscience still fears the severe Brow of an incensed Judge and a fearful heart will soon teach the trembling knees to bend and supplicate for pardon.
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As that upon Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; they with their whole Families, Wives, Children, Servants and Kindred, all in an instant swallowed up quick by the gaping and devouring jaws of the earth.
As that upon Korah, Dathan, and Abiram; they with their Whole Families, Wives, Children, Servants and Kindred, all in an instant swallowed up quick by the gaping and devouring Jaws of the earth.
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Or look on those horrible showers of fire and brimstone poured forth upon Sodom and Gomorrah consuming every creature, both man and beast, houses and goods, reducing all to Ashes.
Or look on those horrible showers of fire and brimstone poured forth upon Sodom and Gomorrah consuming every creature, both man and beast, houses and goods, reducing all to Ashes.
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Consider, I beseech you, what hideous howlings, what confused roarings the numberless multitude sent forth in the midst of those raging flames, renting the Heavens with their piercing cries.
Consider, I beseech you, what hideous howlings, what confused roarings the numberless multitude sent forth in the midst of those raging flames, renting the Heavens with their piercing cries.
when the windows of Heaven were opened, pouring forth not showers, but whole catarracts of Water to overwhelm them in the midst of their festival jollities:
when the windows of Heaven were opened, pouring forth not showers, but Whole cataracts of Water to overwhelm them in the midst of their festival Jollities:
and whilest they run from the Valleys to the Hills for rescue, the speedier floods get to the Mountain tops, hurrying them along faster than they intended,
and whilst they run from the Valleys to the Hills for rescue, the speedier floods get to the Mountain tops, hurrying them along faster than they intended,
And then think what sad farewels the fondling Parents and tender Children, the new married Spouse and enamoured Bride gave each other, floting on those dismal waters,
And then think what sad farewells the fondling Parents and tender Children, the new married Spouse and enamoured Bride gave each other, floating on those dismal waters,
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And with what vexation of spirit did they behold Noah and his Family securely sailing in the Ark of Salvation, which in their desperate folly they had contemn'd with scoffing derision.
And with what vexation of Spirit did they behold Noah and his Family securely sailing in the Ark of Salvation, which in their desperate folly they had contemned with scoffing derision.
when mens hearts shall fail and melt away for very anguish, and Death it self, the terrour of men in prosperity, shall be wish'd for in that excessive misery,
when men's hearts shall fail and melt away for very anguish, and Death it self, the terror of men in Prosperity, shall be wished for in that excessive misery,
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If then the Soul be the fountain of sense, and isso powerful as to infuse into a stupid dead lump of earth such smart and nimble feeling, you cannot but conclude, that the original sense of the Soul is capable of feeling far greater torment than the body.
If then the Soul be the fountain of sense, and isso powerful as to infuse into a stupid dead lump of earth such smart and nimble feeling, you cannot but conclude, that the original sense of the Soul is capable of feeling Far greater torment than the body.
and receive deadly wounds one after another without any smaying, as if they felt them not, the greater torment of the mind making that of the body not sensible,
and receive deadly wounds one After Another without any smaying, as if they felt them not, the greater torment of the mind making that of the body not sensible,
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Beloved, no man can express, no nor fully conceive that horrour and raging madness of a Soul in Hell, considering how that instead of that excessive and everlasting pain, she might have enjoyed the everlasting glory of Heaven,
beloved, no man can express, no nor Fully conceive that horror and raging madness of a Soul in Hell, considering how that instead of that excessive and everlasting pain, she might have enjoyed the everlasting glory of Heaven,
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and then to remember how this endless felicity was cast away, and endless torment incurred for the enjoyment of most silly momentary joys, and base bestial delights.
and then to Remember how this endless felicity was cast away, and endless torment incurred for the enjoyment of most silly momentary Joys, and base bestial delights.
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What man with sensible ears, eyes, and heart, hearing, or reading, and considering these things, with a lively apprehension of that Supream Judge of quick and dead coming in the Clouds with all the Host of Heaven,
What man with sensible ears, eyes, and heart, hearing, or reading, and considering these things, with a lively apprehension of that Supreme Judge of quick and dead coming in the Clouds with all the Host of Heaven,
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and in the other that just poising Ballance, wherein shall be exactly weighed not only the grievous sins of Murther, Adultery, Perjury, &c. but every idle word,
and in the other that just poising Balance, wherein shall be exactly weighed not only the grievous Sins of Murder, Adultery, Perjury, etc. but every idle word,
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and every idle thought, which alone will make up a Mountain of Sands to weigh us down to the pit of darkness, besides a vast number of foul and heavy Crimes to precipitate our guilty souls below the very center of Hell, into some unknown gulf,
and every idle Thought, which alone will make up a Mountain of Sands to weigh us down to the pit of darkness, beside a vast number of foul and heavy Crimes to precipitate our guilty Souls below the very centre of Hell, into Some unknown gulf,
What man, I say, not wholly petrified and become a very Statue, but having a sensible heart in some measure to comprehend the terrour of this severe Judgment-day,
What man, I say, not wholly petrified and become a very Statue, but having a sensible heart in Some measure to comprehend the terror of this severe Judgment day,
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but will humble himself in Sackcloath and Ashes? Yea, Beloved, had we but a lively full apprehension of it, our very heart would be shivered into dust and ashes.
but will humble himself in sackcloth and Ashes? Yea, beloved, had we but a lively full apprehension of it, our very heart would be shivered into dust and Ashes.
What man guilty of Treason, Condemned to be hang'd, drawn, and quarter'd, and going to Execution, should see the Kings only Son run after him with a Pardon from his Father, the Son having undertaken to suffer that cruel death for the condemned person, that so satisfaction might be made to Justice for the Treason committed:
What man guilty of Treason, Condemned to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, and going to Execution, should see the Kings only Son run After him with a Pardon from his Father, the Son having undertaken to suffer that cruel death for the condemned person, that so satisfaction might be made to justice for the Treason committed:
This is true Christian Humiliation and Repentance, when out of a due sense of Christs infinite love to us, we heartily lament our sinful ingratitude towards such a gracious Saviour, who laid down his life a Ransom for us.
This is true Christian Humiliation and Repentance, when out of a due sense of Christ infinite love to us, we heartily lament our sinful ingratitude towards such a gracious Saviour, who laid down his life a Ransom for us.
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But then to consider, notwithstanding all our undutiful behaviour, the infinite love & mercy of God, to lay on his beloved Son the Iniquities of us all, that by his sufferings, he might spare us,
But then to Consider, notwithstanding all our undutiful behaviour, the infinite love & mercy of God, to lay on his Beloved Son the Iniquities of us all, that by his sufferings, he might spare us,
All of you, as I suppose, have learnt from Scripture, that when Man was Created in the state of Innocency, God placed him in a Paradise of delight, void of misery or trouble:
All of you, as I suppose, have learned from Scripture, that when Man was Created in the state of Innocency, God placed him in a Paradise of delight, void of misery or trouble:
But though all evil in general came by sin, yet it doth not therefore follow, that every particular evil happens unto men for some particular sin of theirs.
But though all evil in general Come by since, yet it does not Therefore follow, that every particular evil happens unto men for Some particular since of theirs.
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There is no Nation under Heaven so generally vertuous and endued with Grace as to make advantage by afflictions, that is, by patient suffering to acquire an ample reward:
There is no nation under Heaven so generally virtuous and endued with Grace as to make advantage by afflictions, that is, by patient suffering to acquire an ample reward:
But those particular favourites, whom God hath fitted with special graces for the day of trial, Calamities are as burnishers to such, they fetch off all their rust and make their vertues shine more glorious in this world,
But those particular favourites, whom God hath fitted with special graces for the day of trial, Calamities Are as burnishers to such, they fetch off all their rust and make their Virtues shine more glorious in this world,
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A few Dutch Ships, with a handful of men in them, to sail up the Royal Channel of Thames, and so near to the Imperial Court and Metropolitan City burn or carry away many of our principal Ships.
A few Dutch Ships, with a handful of men in them, to sail up the Royal Channel of Thames, and so near to the Imperial Court and Metropolitan city burn or carry away many of our principal Ships.
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Men of honour had rather lose both estate and life than their reputation. And therefore I think that shameful affront ought to be numbred amongst our great calamities.
Men of honour had rather loose both estate and life than their reputation. And Therefore I think that shameful affront ought to be numbered among our great calamities.
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when Jerusalem was taken by Nebuchadnezzar; the Jewish King Zedechiah having his eyes put out, he and all his Nobles, Priests and People were bound in fetters and carried away captives into Babylon, and all the land laid wast.
when Jerusalem was taken by Nebuchadnezzar; the Jewish King Zedekiah having his eyes put out, he and all his Nobles, Priests and People were bound in fetters and carried away captives into Babylon, and all the land laid waste.
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And what was it that brought this universal desolation on the Israelites? Jeremiah the Prophet tells us, Chap. vi. 15. and again repeats it, Chap. vii. 12. as a grief that lay very heavy on his heart.
And what was it that brought this universal desolation on the Israelites? Jeremiah the Prophet tells us, Chap. vi. 15. and again repeats it, Chap. vii. 12. as a grief that lay very heavy on his heart.
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And shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? Jer. v. v. 9. A most dreadful threat coming from the mouth of Almighty God, whose breath is a consuming fire.
And shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord? Jer. v. v. 9. A most dreadful threat coming from the Mouth of Almighty God, whose breath is a consuming fire.
But perchance some will ask, why should we expect God's anger should break forth against us more than other Nations? Are not their sins as great as ours? I answer this with another Question;
But perchance Some will ask, why should we expect God's anger should break forth against us more than other nations? are not their Sins as great as ours? I answer this with Another Question;
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Do not all Fathers, all Masters resent more the offences of such a Son, such a Servant, to whom they have shewed far more kindness than to others? No doubt of it.
Do not all Father's, all Masters resent more the offences of such a Son, such a Servant, to whom they have showed Far more kindness than to Others? No doubt of it.
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I pray you then tell me what favour, what blessing is it from Heaven or Earth which this Nation doth not by God's mercy enjoy? As for Spirituals, God's holy Word is daily read and preached unto us;
I pray you then tell me what favour, what blessing is it from Heaven or Earth which this nation does not by God's mercy enjoy? As for Spirituals, God's holy Word is daily read and preached unto us;
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Nay, I can truly affirm, that no Nation where the Gospel is publickly read and taught in sincerity, doth so abound and declare their abominations as England doth.
Nay, I can truly affirm, that no nation where the Gospel is publicly read and taught in sincerity, does so abound and declare their abominations as England does.
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Lastly, Then tell me, Why should not we expect the same bloudy Rod should be laid on our loins which other Nations have already felt? How visibly and near did God in his infinite mercy, by way of warning, hold it forth to us in his late discovering that hellish Plot of our bloud-thirsting Enemies, the Popish Priests, who had contrived to murther not only our Bodies,
Lastly, Then tell me, Why should not we expect the same bloody Rod should be laid on our loins which other nations have already felt? How visibly and near did God in his infinite mercy, by Way of warning, hold it forth to us in his late discovering that hellish Plot of our bloodthirsting Enemies, the Popish Priests, who had contrived to murder not only our Bodies,
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and to cast us into the Dungeon of Popish darkness? But that Plot (say you) being now discovered, the King and Parliament will take such a course with them,
and to cast us into the Dungeon of Popish darkness? But that Plot (say you) being now discovered, the King and Parliament will take such a course with them,
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Is there any man so simple as to think this? Hath God no other avenging Arrows in his Quiver than this which now seems to be broken? Or, hath he no other Workmen to make him Arrows and Darts than Papists? When ever God pleases to wound a Nation, he never wants instruments, the world is too full of such evil workers.
Is there any man so simple as to think this? Hath God no other avenging Arrows in his Quiver than this which now seems to be broken? Or, hath he no other Workmen to make him Arrows and Darts than Papists? When ever God Pleases to wound a nation, he never Wants Instruments, the world is too full of such evil workers.
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but night and day labour to make assisting Parties in Italy, Spain, and France: We find they all have contributed Mony to carry on that devillish work;
but night and day labour to make assisting Parties in Italy, Spain, and France: We find they all have contributed Money to carry on that devilish work;
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and secured from all the Papists in the world, what then? Have we not divisions and factions, too many amongst our selves, to execute Gods a venging wrath one on another? God setting Aegyptian against Aegyptian, Brother against Brother, Father against Son, Son against Father, till we are utterly consumed.
and secured from all the Papists in the world, what then? Have we not divisions and factions, too many among our selves, to execute God's a venging wrath one on Another? God setting Egyptian against Egyptian, Brother against Brother, Father against Son, Son against Father, till we Are utterly consumed.
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If this present discovery work so happily upon us, as to move us out of love and gratitude to God, to humble our hearts in sincere repentance and amendment of life, it will be a wonderful Blessing indeed.
If this present discovery work so happily upon us, as to move us out of love and gratitude to God, to humble our hearts in sincere Repentance and amendment of life, it will be a wondered Blessing indeed.
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See Jonah iii. 6. &c. You see Beloved, here was entire Humiliation, both outward and inward? Outward, they laid aside their Robes of state and splendor;
See Jonah iii. 6. etc. You see beloved, Here was entire Humiliation, both outward and inward? Outward, they laid aside their Robes of state and splendour;
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then mirth and jollity, feasting and sporting, rich and gay cloathing, which at other times were tolerable, are then very sinful, a sin never to be forgiven, saith Isay there.
then mirth and jollity, feasting and sporting, rich and gay clothing, which At other times were tolerable, Are then very sinful, a since never to be forgiven, Says Saiah there.
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or have we done any thing like it? Who have laid aside their splendid Garments and gay Cloathing? Nay, have they not bought new ones? new Laces? new Ribbands? which might very well have been spared in times of mirth,
or have we done any thing like it? Who have laid aside their splendid Garments and gay Clothing? Nay, have they not bought new ones? new Laces? new Ribbons? which might very well have been spared in times of mirth,
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Whose body is macerated and abated one hairs breadth? Nay, who hath spared one joynt of meat from his Table and sent it to feed the Hungry? Whose Countenance is dejected? Whose Mirth abated? Whose Laughter stopped? What one outward sign of Humiliation doth appear? I grant in our own particular Humiliations, We are not to put on a sad Countenance as the Hypocrites do, but not to do it on publick Humiliations,
Whose body is macerated and abated one hairs breadth? Nay, who hath spared one joint of meat from his Table and sent it to feed the Hungry? Whose Countenance is dejected? Whose Mirth abated? Whose Laughter stopped? What one outward Signen of Humiliation does appear? I grant in our own particular Humiliations, We Are not to put on a sad Countenance as the Hypocrites do, but not to do it on public Humiliations,
when God calls to Sackcloath and Mourning, is as the dissolute Mad-brain'd do, who fear not God, nor regard Man. Were your Father and Mother very sick,
when God calls to sackcloth and Mourning, is as the dissolute Madbrained doe, who Fear not God, nor regard Man. Were your Father and Mother very sick,
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and in great danger, would you flant it and frolick it about, sing and dance? And when the Father of our Country, the Kings sacred Majesty, the holy Church our Mother, our Laws and Liberty are all in apparent danger;
and in great danger, would you flant it and frolic it about, sing and dance? And when the Father of our Country, the Kings sacred Majesty, the holy Church our Mother, our Laws and Liberty Are all in apparent danger;
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For those outward parts of Humiliation are very much conducing to Repentance, as it is, Eccles. vii. 3. By the sadness of the Countenance the heart is made better.
For those outward parts of Humiliation Are very much conducing to Repentance, as it is, Eccles. vii. 3. By the sadness of the Countenance the heart is made better.
Contrariwise, A merry heart maketh a chearful Countenance, Prov. xv. 13. The great sympathy between our Soul and Body, makes the one part still partake with the other.
Contrariwise, A merry heart makes a cheerful Countenance, Curae xv. 13. The great Sympathy between our Soul and Body, makes the one part still partake with the other.
and why? St. Gregory answers, That the bleatings of the sheep and lowings of the Cattel, with such other doleful notes, might move the hearts of Men to sadness, which is a great preparative to Repentance:
and why? Saint Gregory answers, That the bleatings of the sheep and lowings of the Cattle, with such other doleful notes, might move the hearts of Men to sadness, which is a great preparative to Repentance:
But perchance there may be many well disposed to Reformation, yet much discouraged by those more exorbitant Sinners, of whom there is little or no hope;
But perchance there may be many well disposed to Reformation, yet much discouraged by those more exorbitant Sinners, of whom there is little or no hope;
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I desire these despairing Creatures, first, to remember God's most merciful condescension to Abraham supplicating for wicked Sodom, who moved the infinite clemency of God to promise to spare that sinful City,
I desire these despairing Creatures, First, to Remember God's most merciful condescension to Abraham supplicating for wicked Sodom, who moved the infinite clemency of God to promise to spare that sinful city,
as God may be moved to root out those few wicked, and spare the Land. The Husbandman finding but a few Thistles and Briars in his Meadow, stocks them up;
as God may be moved to root out those few wicked, and spare the Land. The Husbandman finding but a few Thistles and Briers in his Meadow, stocks them up;
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yet by your humiliation you may escape the Calamity, as in Ezek. ix. 4, 5, 6. And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the City, through the midst of Jerusalem,
yet by your humiliation you may escape the Calamity, as in Ezekiel ix. 4, 5, 6. And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem,
Slay utterly old and young, both Maids and little Children, and Women, but come not near any man upon whom is the mark, What Heavenly comfort is here for all you that now humble your selves,
Slay utterly old and young, both Maids and little Children, and Women, but come not near any man upon whom is the mark, What Heavenly Comfort is Here for all you that now humble your selves,
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not one shall fall in vain to the ground, but shall be converted into Pearls to be set in a Crown of immortal Glory, which our blessed Saviour Christ hath purchased for us by his precious bloud;
not one shall fallen in vain to the ground, but shall be converted into Pearls to be Set in a Crown of immortal Glory, which our blessed Saviour christ hath purchased for us by his precious blood;
