Gods call to his people to turn unto him together with his promise to turn unto them, opened and applied in II sermons at two publick fasting-dayes appointed by authority / by John Davenport.
But Darius, in the beginning of his reign, finding in the Records Cyrus his Decree for the building of the Temple at Jerusalem, strictly commanded that Work should proceed,
But Darius, in the beginning of his Reign, finding in the Records Cyrus his decree for the building of the Temple At Jerusalem, strictly commanded that Work should proceed,
and that their Enemies should assist them, and give them all necessary expences out of the Kings Tribute beyond the River, &c. under a dreadful penalty,
and that their Enemies should assist them, and give them all necessary expenses out of the Kings Tribute beyond the River, etc. under a dreadful penalty,
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and prospered therein through the prophesyings of the Prophets Haggai and Zechariah, Ezra 6.14. and the Work was finished in the sixth year of Darius, Ver. 15.
and prospered therein through the prophesyings of the prophets Chaggai and Zechariah, Ezra 6.14. and the Work was finished in the sixth year of Darius, Ver. 15.
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and it was finished in the sixth year of his reign. Christ spake of the Temple of his Body, Joh. 2.21. and therefore their discourse of the materiall Temple at Jerusalem, was impertinent.
and it was finished in the sixth year of his Reign. christ spoke of the Temple of his Body, John 2.21. and Therefore their discourse of the material Temple At Jerusalem, was impertinent.
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and to be too intent upon their own private concernments, and to satisfie themselves with such a pretence as this, We cannot help it, the Adversaries are many and potent,
and to be too intent upon their own private concernments, and to satisfy themselves with such a pretence as this, We cannot help it, the Adversaries Are many and potent,
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for their disregard of his publick Worship, as the Lord told them by Haggai, Hagg. 1. 4-12. and in two moneths after he sent Zechariah to encourage them to go on strenuously in the work of the Lord, that had been so long neglected by their fault.
for their disregard of his public Worship, as the Lord told them by Chaggai, Haggai 1. 4-12. and in two months After he sent Zechariah to encourage them to go on strenuously in the work of the Lord, that had been so long neglected by their fault.
2. The Message which he must deliver to them, consisting for the Matter of it, of three parts: 1. A Precept, Turn unto me. 2. A Promise, And I will turn unto you.
2. The Message which he must deliver to them, consisting for the Matter of it, of three parts: 1. A Precept, Turn unto me. 2. A Promise, And I will turn unto you.
acknowledge me alone to be your God, and my Word to be your onely Rule, with unfeigned Repentance for your former departures from me, and disobedience to my Word;
acknowledge me alone to be your God, and my Word to be your only Rule, with unfeigned Repentance for your former departures from me, and disobedience to my Word;
for, to cry to God for Corn, &c. is not a turning to God, but to the Creature, Hos. 7.14. but it is to seek God for himself, when nothing will satisfie us besides God himself to be our God, Psal. 144.15.
for, to cry to God for Corn, etc. is not a turning to God, but to the Creature, Hos. 7.14. but it is to seek God for himself, when nothing will satisfy us beside God himself to be our God, Psalm 144.15.
for, our turning to God supposeth a change in us, but Gods turning to us is without shadow of turning, Jam. 1.17. both in his Nature, Mal. 3.6. and in his Will, Isa. 46.10. but it is to be understood in respect of his Effects;
for, our turning to God Supposeth a change in us, but God's turning to us is without shadow of turning, Jam. 1.17. both in his Nature, Malachi 3.6. and in his Will, Isaiah 46.10. but it is to be understood in respect of his Effects;
Saith the Lord of Hosts ] This Attribute shews his Absolute dominion over all Creatures in Heaven and Earth, whom he can dispose of by his command, to execute his vengeance upon those that disobey him:
Says the Lord of Hosts ] This Attribute shows his Absolute dominion over all Creatures in Heaven and Earth, whom he can dispose of by his command, to execute his vengeance upon those that disobey him:
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In both it is suited with their condition, who had experience of the former, and upon their returning to him should finde him ready to use his Hosts for their good.
In both it is suited with their condition, who had experience of the former, and upon their returning to him should find him ready to use his Hosts for their good.
First, from the Message which God commands the Prophet to deliver to them, as the Means whereby God would bring the Jews to turn unto himself, that it might be well with them, the Ministry of his Prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, note:
First, from the Message which God commands the Prophet to deliver to them, as the Means whereby God would bring the jews to turn unto himself, that it might be well with them, the Ministry of his prophets, Chaggai and Zechariah, note:
Doct. I. Gods usuall way which he will bless for the converting or turning of elect sinners to himself, is by sending his Ministers with a Message from himself to them, in their Preaching Gods Word unto them.
Doct. I. God's usual Way which he will bless for the converting or turning of elect Sinners to himself, is by sending his Ministers with a Message from himself to them, in their Preaching God's Word unto them.
so David: this holds in all the degrees of Conversion to God. 1. Hereby he is wont to convince men effectually of sin, Joh. 16.9. and to a saving sense of it, and remorse for it.
so David: this holds in all the Degrees of Conversion to God. 1. Hereby he is wont to convince men effectually of since, John 16.9. and to a Saving sense of it, and remorse for it.
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and turning to God, were the words of the Seers that spake to him in the name of the Lord God of Israel, as it appeareth in Ver. 18. So Peters Ministry, in Acts 2.37.
and turning to God, were the words of the Seers that spoke to him in the name of the Lord God of Israel, as it appears in Ver. 18. So Peter's Ministry, in Acts 2.37.
as Ananias to Paul, Acts 9.11. Peter to Cornelius, Acts 10. and he ascribes to them as his Instruments, that which is his own work, 1 Tim. 4.16. Reas. 2. Because the Lord will thus honour the freeness and power of his grace, in working more effectually by weaker means.
as Ananias to Paul, Acts 9.11. Peter to Cornelius, Acts 10. and he ascribes to them as his Instruments, that which is his own work, 1 Tim. 4.16. Reas. 2. Because the Lord will thus honour the freeness and power of his grace, in working more effectually by Weaker means.
The whole Scripture is breathed of God, and therefore infallible, and stamped with Gods own Authority in every sentence of it, 2 Tim. 3.16. and the Preaching of man is weaker in it self, and more liable to be slighted by proud men, Jer. 43.2. yet God puts forth his efficacy more in the Word preached, then in the Word read, 1 Cor. 1.21. for his strength is made perfect in weakness, 2 Cor. 12.9. and therefore the Apostle notes this as Gods end in this dispensation, 2 Cor. 4.7. Reas. 3. Because thus the Lord will make known the efficacy of his Spirit in and with the Word preached, that the glory of turning elect sinners to himself, may be ascribed wholly to himself:
The Whole Scripture is breathed of God, and Therefore infallible, and stamped with God's own authority in every sentence of it, 2 Tim. 3.16. and the Preaching of man is Weaker in it self, and more liable to be slighted by proud men, Jer. 43.2. yet God puts forth his efficacy more in the Word preached, then in the Word read, 1 Cor. 1.21. for his strength is made perfect in weakness, 2 Cor. 12.9. and Therefore the Apostle notes this as God's end in this Dispensation, 2 Cor. 4.7. Reas. 3. Because thus the Lord will make known the efficacy of his Spirit in and with the Word preached, that the glory of turning elect Sinners to himself, may be ascribed wholly to himself:
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therefore they that disobeyed the word spoken by the former Prophets, are said to harden themselves against the words which the Lord of Hosts sent in his Spirit by them;
Therefore they that disobeyed the word spoken by the former prophets, Are said to harden themselves against the words which the Lord of Hosts sent in his Spirit by them;
if we consider the quality of the persons that have been converted by it: Isa. 11.4, 6. Wolves, Leopards, Lions: Mat. 21.31. Publicans and Harlots: Acts 6.7.
if we Consider the quality of the Persons that have been converted by it: Isaiah 11.4, 6. Wolves, Leopards, Lions: Mathew 21.31. Publicans and Harlots: Acts 6.7.
Scoffers, ver. 37. open and professed enemies, Joh. 7.32, 46. Ʋse 1. for Instruction: 1. That it is no easie thing for sinners to turn unto God. 1. You see great and long-continued afflictions, of themselves, cannot convert men:
Scoffers, ver. 37. open and professed enemies, John 7.32, 46. Ʋse 1. for Instruction: 1. That it is no easy thing for Sinners to turn unto God. 1. You see great and long-continued afflictions, of themselves, cannot convert men:
and to shew them for what cause this Judgement was upon them, and to stir them up to remove the Cause, that the Effect might cease. 2. The multitude and variety of afflictions one following another successively, cannot of themselves turn sinners to God, Prov. 27.22.
and to show them for what cause this Judgement was upon them, and to stir them up to remove the Cause, that the Effect might cease. 2. The multitude and variety of afflictions one following Another successively, cannot of themselves turn Sinners to God, Curae 27.22.
and promised amendment, yet after ten plagues, remained as hard-hearted as at first: And in Ahaz, 2 Chron. 28.22. and in the people of Israel, Amos 4. 6.-12. 3. Nor can outward Mercies of themselves work this, Isa. 26.10. 4. Nor can awakings of Conscience by the shameful and dreadful Effects of sin, of themselves work this.
and promised amendment, yet After ten plagues, remained as hardhearted as At First: And in Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 28.22. and in the people of Israel, Amos 4. 6.-12. 3. Nor can outward mercies of themselves work this, Isaiah 26.10. 4. Nor can awakings of Conscience by the shameful and dreadful Effects of since, of themselves work this.
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this we see in Christs hearers, Mat. 11.20, to 25. unless the Spirit by his divine Efficacy turn men to God, it cannot be done. See Deut. 29.2, 3, 4. 2. See from whence this comes: 1. From the many Advantages and Helps that sin hath to keep its possession and dominion in mens hearts, as, 1. The rooted Enmity against God in the Nature of man, Coloss. 1.21. and Custome addes strength thereto, Jer. 13.23.
this we see in Christ hearers, Mathew 11.20, to 25. unless the Spirit by his divine Efficacy turn men to God, it cannot be done. See Deuteronomy 29.2, 3, 4. 2. See from whence this comes: 1. From the many Advantages and Helps that since hath to keep its possession and dominion in men's hearts, as, 1. The rooted Enmity against God in the Nature of man, Coloss. 1.21. and Custom adds strength thereto, Jer. 13.23.
and hereunto the course of the world, and the working of Satan, Eph. 2.2, 3. and to these Gods desertion, Psal. 81.11, 12. but above all, the love of sin in the members, which works against the law of the minde,
and hereunto the course of the world, and the working of Satan, Ephesians 2.2, 3. and to these God's desertion, Psalm 81.11, 12. but above all, the love of since in the members, which works against the law of the mind,
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I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my minde, &c. A Law there signifies, a strong compelling inclination, which forceth to its obedience,
I see Another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, etc. A Law there signifies, a strong compelling inclination, which forceth to its Obedience,
but by naturall force, as the members of the body are moved and acted by the will. 3. It is said to war against the law of the minde, to shew that there is a strong faction of lusts against grace:
but by natural force, as the members of the body Are moved and acted by the will. 3. It is said to war against the law of the mind, to show that there is a strong faction of Lustiest against grace:
and leave not praying for it till the thing be attained, Jer. 31.18. Lam. 5.24. Ephraim and the ten Tribes finding that Afflictions could not do it, pray to God to turn them:
and leave not praying for it till the thing be attained, Jer. 31.18. Lam. 5.24. Ephraim and the ten Tribes finding that Afflictions could not do it, pray to God to turn them:
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therefore the father of him took a right course, when he brought his son that was possessed with a Devil unto Christ, Mark 9.17, to 30. When lusts are too strong for a man, Christ comes as a Prince and overcomes them, Acts 5.31. Do not rest in your own resolutions, but go to God in Christ for strength, Eph. 3.16, 20. where the mighty power that works in us, is the power of Christs Death and Resurrection:
Therefore the father of him took a right course, when he brought his son that was possessed with a devil unto christ, Mark 9.17, to 30. When Lustiest Are too strong for a man, christ comes as a Prince and overcomes them, Acts 5.31. Do not rest in your own resolutions, but go to God in christ for strength, Ephesians 3.16, 20. where the mighty power that works in us, is the power of Christ Death and Resurrection:
to wit, (1.) Attend his Word, in Precepts, Promises, Threatnings, and the impressions of them in thy heart at any time. (2.) His Providences, in some great cross upon the commission of a sin;
to wit, (1.) Attend his Word, in Precepts, Promises, Threatenings, and the impressions of them in thy heart At any time. (2.) His Providences, in Some great cross upon the commission of a since;
some evil report, or some judgement executed in our sight upon another, for like sin to yours, Dan. 5.22. Jer. 3.8. Ʋse 2. For Reproof of two sorts of people: 1. Of such as for worldly Accommodation, live in places where they have not the Word powerfully preached to them.
Some evil report, or Some judgement executed in our sighed upon Another, for like since to yours, Dan. 5.22. Jer. 3.8. Ʋse 2. For Reproof of two sorts of people: 1. Of such as for worldly Accommodation, live in places where they have not the Word powerfully preached to them.
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if this doth not, Luke 16.31. therefore do not look at this (That you are not the better toward God after you have lived long under the Ministry of the Word) as a small evil;
if this does not, Lycia 16.31. Therefore do not look At this (That you Are not the better towards God After you have lived long under the Ministry of the Word) as a small evil;
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for it is great in Gods account, Heb. 6.8. If you be not the better, you are the worser by it, 2 Cor. 2.16. 2. Marvel not if God frustrate your Expectations in the fruits of the Earth, when you frustrate his in the fruits of the Word, Isa. 5.2.
for it is great in God's account, Hebrew 6.8. If you be not the better, you Are the Worse by it, 2 Cor. 2.16. 2. Marvel not if God frustrate your Expectations in the fruits of the Earth, when you frustrate his in the fruits of the Word, Isaiah 5.2.
Luke 13.6, 7. for God hath threatned this punishment against those that disobey his Word, Lev. 26.14, 21, 23, 27. and a worse famine then that of Bread,
Lycia 13.6, 7. for God hath threatened this punishment against those that disobey his Word, Lev. 26.14, 21, 23, 27. and a Worse famine then that of Bred,
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That if sinners break through all impediments to turn to God, as the Lord of Hosts, God will break through all difficulties to do them good, as the Lord of Hosts.
That if Sinners break through all impediments to turn to God, as the Lord of Hosts, God will break through all difficulties to do them good, as the Lord of Hosts.
From Gods suspending his promise of turning to men, till they turn unto him, and implicitely threatning to arm all his Creatures against them for their hurt,
From God's suspending his promise of turning to men, till they turn unto him, and implicitly threatening to arm all his Creatures against them for their hurt,
Doct. II. That it is in vain for any sinfull persons to expect Gods turning to them in mercy and favour, who do not turn unto him with true repentance and reformation;
Doct. II That it is in vain for any sinful Persons to expect God's turning to them in mercy and favour, who do not turn unto him with true Repentance and Reformation;
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2. That such ought to expect, that Gods wrath incensed against them by their sins and impenitency, may be executed against them by all and any of his Creatures,
2. That such ought to expect, that God's wrath incensed against them by their Sins and impenitency, may be executed against them by all and any of his Creatures,
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A hearty turning to God, through faith in Christ, and unfeigned love to God in Christ, with an universal conformity to his holy and righteous Rules and wayes;
A hearty turning to God, through faith in christ, and unfeigned love to God in christ, with an universal conformity to his holy and righteous Rules and ways;
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which works in them 1. Hearty prayer unto God to convert them, as Isai. 63.17. Jerem. 31.18. Lam. 5.31. 2. Actual Conversion to God, in answer to Gods calling them thereunto, Psal. 27.8. as in Jer. 31.22.
which works in them 1. Hearty prayer unto God to convert them, as Isaiah 63.17. Jeremiah 31.18. Lam. 5.31. 2. Actual Conversion to God, in answer to God's calling them thereunto, Psalm 27.8. as in Jer. 31.22.
and his ever lasting favour and wrath, in the incomprehensible greatness and vastness of them: when these are not transient and vanishing, but fixed in the heart by the Spirit,
and his ever lasting favour and wrath, in the incomprehensible greatness and vastness of them: when these Are not Transient and vanishing, but fixed in the heart by the Spirit,
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and Christ himself used the same motive, Joh. 3.18, 36. and the reason is, because then a man seeth better and stronger reasons for his turning to God,
and christ himself used the same motive, John 3.18, 36. and the reason is, Because then a man sees better and Stronger Reasons for his turning to God,
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2. When it's done in a right manner, with the whole heart, Joel 2.12. that is, when a full resolution of turning to God, follows a full illumination and conviction;
2. When it's done in a right manner, with the Whole heart, Joel 2.12. that is, when a full resolution of turning to God, follows a full illumination and conviction;
Hence a right turning to God, is described as the Effect opening mens eyes, Acts 26.18. wherein is included the opening of their hearts, as in Acts 16.14. Lydia.
Hence a right turning to God, is described as the Effect opening men's eyes, Acts 26.18. wherein is included the opening of their hearts, as in Acts 16.14. Lydia.
1. By their thrusting out the motions and lusts of sin out of their hearts with indignation, Isa. 30.22. and shutting the doors of the Soul, the Eyes and Ears, against temptations to it.
1. By their thrusting out the motions and Lustiest of since out of their hearts with Indignation, Isaiah 30.22. and shutting the doors of the Soul, the Eyes and Ears, against temptations to it.
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What have I to do any more with Idols? Thus Amnon dealt with Tamar, 1 Sam. 13.15, 17. 2. By their seeking the utter destruction and full mortification of sin:
What have I to do any more with Idols? Thus Amnon dealt with Tamar, 1 Sam. 13.15, 17. 2. By their seeking the utter destruction and full mortification of since:
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nothing will satisfie but the death of its object, as the Lord commanded Israel to do against Amalek, 1 Sam. 15.3. 3. By a continuall fight against sin, till it be fully subdued. Gal. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. 1 Pet. 2.11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which warrs against the soul.
nothing will satisfy but the death of its Object, as the Lord commanded Israel to do against Amalek, 1 Sam. 15.3. 3. By a continual fight against since, till it be Fully subdued. Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh. 1 Pet. 2.11. Dearly Beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and pilgrim's, abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which wars against the soul.
That it is in vain for sinfull persons to expect that God should turn to them in mercy and favour, who do not turn to him with true repentance and reformation.
That it is in vain for sinful Persons to expect that God should turn to them in mercy and favour, who do not turn to him with true Repentance and Reformation.
and in all that he requireth to be done by them. For the first; The Church is Gods Husbandry, 1 Cor. 3.9. Ministers are the dressers of his Vineyard, Luke 13.7. the Ordinances are his manuring of it:
and in all that he requires to be done by them. For the First; The Church is God's Husbandry, 1 Cor. 3.9. Ministers Are the dressers of his Vineyard, Lycia 13.7. the Ordinances Are his manuring of it:
if they prevail not to turn men to the Lord, they are but bodily exercises, that profit little, 1 Tim. 4.8. In Rom. 2.29. Paul distinguisheth outward Circumcision, and a Jew outwardly, from that which is inward, and concludeth, that the latter hath praise of God; not the former, whose praise is onely of men, who see onely that which is outward;
if they prevail not to turn men to the Lord, they Are but bodily exercises, that profit little, 1 Tim. 4.8. In Rom. 2.29. Paul Distinguisheth outward Circumcision, and a Jew outwardly, from that which is inward, and Concludeth, that the latter hath praise of God; not the former, whose praise is only of men, who see only that which is outward;
Reas. 2. Because God rejecteth all other grounds, whereupon men expect that God should turn unto them his face and favour in the time of their Affliction,
Reas. 2. Because God rejecteth all other grounds, whereupon men expect that God should turn unto them his face and favour in the time of their Affliction,
if this their turning unto God be wanting; viz. 1. Sinfull Childrens relation to godly Parents: Matth. 3.9. Think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our father:
if this their turning unto God be wanting; viz. 1. Sinful Children's Relation to godly Parents: Matthew 3.9. Think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our father:
2. Grown persons, (1) Professing Religion, Psal. 78.34, to 38. (2) Covenanting with the Lord and his People, Psal. 50.16, 17. Hos. 8.1, 2, 3. He shall come as an Eagle against the House of the Lord,
2. Grown Persons, (1) Professing Religion, Psalm 78.34, to 38. (2) Covenanting with the Lord and his People, Psalm 50.16, 17. Hos. 8.1, 2, 3. He shall come as an Eagl against the House of the Lord,
because they have transgressed my Covenant, &c. 3. Church-priviledges, Jer. 7.4. Trust not in lying words, saying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are these.
Because they have transgressed my Covenant, etc. 3. Church privileges, Jer. 7.4. Trust not in lying words, saying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are these.
What is become of the Church of the Jews, and of those seven Golden Candlesticks, and of the Church at Rome? 4. Performance of Religious Duties: Isa. 1. 11-15.
What is become of the Church of the jews, and of those seven Golden Candlesticks, and of the Church At Room? 4. Performance of Religious Duties: Isaiah 1. 11-15.
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That while they continue in sin, they must expect that God will come out against them as the Lord of Hosts, &c. Reas. Because continuers in sin, continue their resistance of God.
That while they continue in since, they must expect that God will come out against them as the Lord of Hosts, etc. Reas. Because continuers in since, continue their resistance of God.
All Creatures in Heaven, Earth and Sea, are his Souldiers to fight against them. Angels are called the heavenly Host, Luke 2.13. there are an innumerable company of Angels, Heb. 12.22. and they all excell in strength: one of them destroyed all the firstborn of Egypt together;
All Creatures in Heaven, Earth and Sea, Are his Soldiers to fight against them. Angels Are called the heavenly Host, Lycia 2.13. there Are an innumerable company of Angels, Hebrew 12.22. and they all excel in strength: one of them destroyed all the firstborn of Egypt together;
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& one destroyed an hundred eighty five thousand Assyrians in one night; the Stars in their courses fought from heaven by their influences against Sisera, Judg. 5.20. the Lord slew many of the Amorites with great Hail-stones cast down from heaven upon them, Josh. 10.11. See what Armies the Lord imployed against Egypt in the ten Plagues, Exod. Chap. 7, 8, 9, 10. and against the Israelites, Joel 1.3, 4. which are called Gods great Army, Joel 2.25. See also Amos 4.9. The time would fail me, if I should proceed unto particular Instances.
& one destroyed an hundred eighty five thousand Assyrians in one night; the Stars in their courses fought from heaven by their influences against Sisera, Judges 5.20. the Lord slew many of the amorites with great Hailstones cast down from heaven upon them, Josh. 10.11. See what Armies the Lord employed against Egypt in the ten Plagues, Exod Chap. 7, 8, 9, 10. and against the Israelites, Joel 1.3, 4. which Are called God's great Army, Joel 2.25. See also Amos 4.9. The time would fail me, if I should proceed unto particular Instances.
and all flesh died that moved upon the earth, Genes. 7.20, 21. When he would destroy Sodom in a moment, he Rained Hell out of Heaven, as Salvian said;
and all Flesh died that moved upon the earth, Genesis. 7.20, 21. When he would destroy Sodom in a moment, he Reigned Hell out of Heaven, as Salvian said;
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Ʋse 1. For the furtherance of our humiliation before the Lord, and that we may justifie the Lords righteousness in the Calamities which we have already felt,
Ʋse 1. For the furtherance of our humiliation before the Lord, and that we may justify the lords righteousness in the Calamities which we have already felt,
The earth also is defiled under the Inhabitants thereof, because they have transgressed the Laws, changed the Ordinance, and broken the everlasting Covenant.
The earth also is defiled under the Inhabitants thereof, Because they have transgressed the Laws, changed the Ordinance, and broken the everlasting Covenant.
The Lord may say of us, as Jer. 5.23, 24, 25. But this people hath a revolting and rebellious heart, they are revolted and gone, &c. and our Impenitency, as Amos 4.7. to the end.
The Lord may say of us, as Jer. 5.23, 24, 25. But this people hath a revolting and rebellious heart, they Are revolted and gone, etc. and our Impenitency, as Amos 4.7. to the end.
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O Lord, righteousness belongeth to thee, and to us confusion of faces, as at this day, &c. Ʋse 2. for Exhortation: 1. To behold the works of the Lord, and to consider them, Psal. 78.5. Haggai 1.7. Thus saith the Lord, Consider your wayes in your hearts. 2. As Lam. 3.40. Search narrowly, as they did for leaven before the Passover, and diligently;
Oh Lord, righteousness belongeth to thee, and to us confusion of faces, as At this day, etc. Ʋse 2. for Exhortation: 1. To behold the works of the Lord, and to Consider them, Psalm 78.5. Chaggai 1.7. Thus Says the Lord, Consider your ways in your hearts. 2. As Lam. 3.40. Search narrowly, as they did for leaven before the Passover, and diligently;
for self-love makes it hard to finde it: Let us search and try our wayes, and turn again to the Lord. Psal. 139.24. sayes David, Search me, and try me, see if there be any way of wickedness, &c. If any way of wickedness be found in you, it will cost thee thy life:
for Self-love makes it hard to find it: Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. Psalm 139.24. Says David, Search me, and try me, see if there be any Way of wickedness, etc. If any Way of wickedness be found in you, it will cost thee thy life:
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This the Lord expecteth, Zeph. 3.6, 7, 8. I have cut off the Nations, their Towers are desolate, I have made their streets waste, that none passed by;
This the Lord Expects, Zephaniah 3.6, 7, 8. I have Cut off the nations, their Towers Are desolate, I have made their streets waste, that none passed by;
their Cities are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none Inhabitant: I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction, &c. 3. To prepare to meet God, Amos 4.12. by turning to him, Hos. 6.1. with true Repentance, and speedy Reformation.
their Cities Are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none Inhabitant: I said, Surely thou wilt Fear me, thou wilt receive instruction, etc. 3. To prepare to meet God, Amos 4.12. by turning to him, Hos. 6.1. with true Repentance, and speedy Reformation.
but they neither continue, because they arise from temporal motives, or self-ends; nor are they effectuall, because the subject in whom they are is irregenerate, and carnall,
but they neither continue, Because they arise from temporal motives, or self-ends; nor Are they effectual, Because the Subject in whom they Are is irregenerate, and carnal,
The Feasts of Purim were Civil Festivals, called Good dayes of feasting, and sending gifts one to another, not Holy times, separated from common uses to holy.
The Feasts of Purim were Civil Festivals, called Good days of feasting, and sending Gifts one to Another, not Holy times, separated from Common uses to holy.
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Indeed the day of his Resurrection, the first day of the week, that is by Christ sanctified to be the Christians Christian Sabbath: for that was the beginning of Christs Exaltation,
Indeed the day of his Resurrection, the First day of the Week, that is by christ sanctified to be the Christians Christian Sabbath: for that was the beginning of Christ Exaltation,
it was when they were keeping watch over their flocks by night, Luke 2.8, 9, to 15. Now Shepherds watch their sheep by night, not in the open fields, in the Winter,
it was when they were keeping watch over their flocks by night, Lycia 2.8, 9, to 15. Now Shepherd's watch their sheep by night, not in the open fields, in the Winter,
but in the beginning of Autumn: in the Winter they house them. 3. From the description of Christs Incarnation, in Joh. 1.14. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us:
but in the beginning of Autumn: in the Winter they house them. 3. From the description of Christ Incarnation, in John 1.14. The Word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us:
The word NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies, He tabernacled among us, alluding to the Feast of Tabernacles, which was on the fifteenth day of the seventh Moneth, Levit. 23.24.
The word, which signifies, He tabernacled among us, alluding to the Feast of Tabernacles, which was on the fifteenth day of the seventh Monn, Levit. 23.24.
now they shall be comforting, healing, restoring. Herein two things are meant; First, That he will pardon their sins, and so remove the impediments of their good:
now they shall be comforting, healing, restoring. Herein two things Are meant; First, That he will pardon their Sins, and so remove the impediments of their good:
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See Isa. 1.16, 18. He had exhorted them to cease to do evil, learn to do well, ver. 16, 17. And if they should object, What good shall we get by this,
See Isaiah 1.16, 18. He had exhorted them to cease to do evil, Learn to do well, ver. 16, 17. And if they should Object, What good shall we get by this,
for Christ hath satisfied his Justice as your Surety, and it would not be just that he should require the payment of one and the same debt twice: And he is Faithfull also; see 1 Joh. 1.9.
for christ hath satisfied his justice as your Surety, and it would not be just that he should require the payment of one and the same debt twice: And he is Faithful also; see 1 John 1.9.
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in the Lord I will praise his Word. Now, you may see how strongly he is engaged by his Word, before many witnesses: in Micah 7.20. Thou wilt perform the truth unto Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn to our fathers from the dayes of old.
in the Lord I will praise his Word. Now, you may see how strongly he is engaged by his Word, before many Witnesses: in micah 7.20. Thou wilt perform the truth unto Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn to our Father's from the days of old.
Hereupon the Apostle infers, Acts 10.43. To him give all the Prophets witness, that through his Name whosoever believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.
Hereupon the Apostle infers, Acts 10.43. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his Name whosoever Believeth in him, shall receive remission of Sins.
1 Joh. 5.9, 10, 11. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater, &c. Psal. 119.4. Remember thy word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
1 John 5.9, 10, 11. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater, etc. Psalm 119.4. remember thy word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
Reas. 3. From his Fatherly Relation in Christ to Believers by the Covenant of grave, Joh. 20.17. 2 Cor. 6.18. he is their Father, and they his sons and daughters. Hence he pitieth them, Psal. 103.13, 14. and spareth them, Mal. 3.17.
Reas. 3. From his Fatherly Relation in christ to Believers by the Covenant of grave, John 20.17. 2 Cor. 6.18. he is their Father, and they his Sons and daughters. Hence he Pitieth them, Psalm 103.13, 14. and spares them, Malachi 3.17.
and upon their repentance renews the manifestation of his Fatherly love to them, Jer. 31.18, 19, 20. Reas. 4. From the Means and Instrument whereby forgiveness is purchased for Believers, and conveyed to them, Ephes. 1.7. Heb. 12.24. Compare 1. The Persons;
and upon their Repentance renews the manifestation of his Fatherly love to them, Jer. 31.18, 19, 20. Reas. 4. From the Means and Instrument whereby forgiveness is purchased for Believers, and conveyed to them, Ephesians 1.7. Hebrew 12.24. Compare 1. The Persons;
Abels blood cried for vengeance against Cain, whereunto God is slow; Christs blood requires forgiveness of humbled and believing sinners, wherein God delighteth; Micah 7.18. and ready to it, Psal. 86.5.
Abel's blood cried for vengeance against Cain, whereunto God is slow; Christ blood requires forgiveness of humbled and believing Sinners, wherein God delights; micah 7.18. and ready to it, Psalm 86.5.
and thirsting, without which none will duely prize Christ, or come unto him upon Gospel terms, Joh. 7.37. Rev. 21.6. & 22.17. and when they are come unto Christ, he poureth upon them the Spirit of grace, &c. Zech. 12.10. and giveth repentance and forgiveness of sin, Acts 5.31. Obj. But my sins are 1. Many, 2. Great, 3. Iterated. Ans. So were the people of Israels sins; yet see Ezek. 36.25. & Zech. 13.1. a Fountain alwayes cleansing those that come to it.
and thirsting, without which none will duly prize christ, or come unto him upon Gospel terms, John 7.37. Rev. 21.6. & 22.17. and when they Are come unto christ, he pours upon them the Spirit of grace, etc. Zechariah 12.10. and gives Repentance and forgiveness of since, Acts 5.31. Object But my Sins Are 1. Many, 2. Great, 3. Iterated. Ans. So were the people of Israel's Sins; yet see Ezekiel 36.25. & Zechariah 13.1. a Fountain always cleansing those that come to it.
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hence the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, 1 Sam. 16. Gods withdrawing his merciful and gracious presence from a people, brings all woes and miseries upon them, Hos. 1.12.
hence the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, 1 Sam. 16. God's withdrawing his merciful and gracious presence from a people, brings all woes and misery's upon them, Hos. 1.12.
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and sin causeth this, Isa. 59.1, 2. 2. Tradition, or leaving them to themselves, Psal. 81.11, 12. But when sin is done away by Repentance on mans part,
and since Causes this, Isaiah 59.1, 2. 2. Tradition, or leaving them to themselves, Psalm 81.11, 12. But when since is done away by Repentance on men part,
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Secondly, That then God will cause all his Creatures to serve for their good: 1. The Angels, Heb. 1.14. if they be in danger of enemies, Psal. 34.7. This Jacob found, Gen. 32.2. and Elisha, 2 Kings 6.17.
Secondly, That then God will cause all his Creatures to serve for their good: 1. The Angels, Hebrew 1.14. if they be in danger of enemies, Psalm 34.7. This Jacob found, Gen. 32.2. and Elisha, 2 Kings 6.17.
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And when others are smitten by the Angels with Warre or Pestilence, or any other Calamities, they shall save them from the hurt thereof, Ezek. 9.4. Psal. 91.11. 2. The Sun, Moon, and Stars, Psal. 121.6. Josh. 10.12, 13. Judges 5.20. 3. All Inferiour Creatures:
And when Others Are smitten by the Angels with War or Pestilence, or any other Calamities, they shall save them from the hurt thereof, Ezekiel 9.4. Psalm 91.11. 2. The Sun, Moon, and Stars, Psalm 121.6. Josh. 10.12, 13. Judges 5.20. 3. All Inferior Creatures:
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see Lev. 26.3, to 11. and Deut. 28.1, to 9. Joel 2.23, to 28. Haggai 2.18, 19. Mal. 3.10, 11, 12. Reas. 1. Because he is the Lord of Hosts, by his right of Creation and Government.
see Lev. 26.3, to 11. and Deuteronomy 28.1, to 9. Joel 2.23, to 28. Chaggai 2.18, 19. Malachi 3.10, 11, 12. Reas. 1. Because he is the Lord of Hosts, by his right of Creation and Government.
and all their host have I commanded, Isa. 45.12. and the Meteors, Snow, Frost, he ordereth by his Word of command, Psal. 147.15, to 19. So the blessing of the Fruits of the Earth, is by his command, Deut. 28.8. Reas. 2. Because there is a Covenant between God in Christ, and all those who thus turn unto him:
and all their host have I commanded, Isaiah 45.12. and the Meteors, Snow, Frost, he Ordereth by his Word of command, Psalm 147.15, to 19. So the blessing of the Fruits of the Earth, is by his command, Deuteronomy 28.8. Reas. 2. Because there is a Covenant between God in christ, and all those who thus turn unto him:
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As when Kings and States of divers Nations, that were before in Warre, do make a League by Covenant, all their Subjects have a free Trade and intercourse for their mutuall good:
As when Kings and States of diverse nations, that were before in War, do make a League by Covenant, all their Subject's have a free Trade and intercourse for their mutual good:
but when he sinned against God, the Lord of Hosts and all his Creatures were against man, had not Jesus Christ, the Mediator of the New Covenant, interposed himself to reconcile humble believing sinners unto God.
but when he sinned against God, the Lord of Hosts and all his Creatures were against man, had not jesus christ, the Mediator of the New Covenant, interposed himself to reconcile humble believing Sinners unto God.
but that cannot be, Joh. 3.14, 15. (2.) Else none would worship him; but God will have some that shall fear and worship him, Deut. 5.29. Hos. 3.5. 2. God is not onely ready to receive such, but desirous of it;
but that cannot be, John 3.14, 15. (2.) Else none would worship him; but God will have Some that shall Fear and worship him, Deuteronomy 5.29. Hos. 3.5. 2. God is not only ready to receive such, but desirous of it;
and there is joy in heaven at the Conversion of such, as Christ assureth us by three Parables, Luke 15.7, 10, &c. And to shew his desire, he sends his Ministers,
and there is joy in heaven At the Conversion of such, as christ assureth us by three Parables, Lycia 15.7, 10, etc. And to show his desire, he sends his Ministers,
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Christ in the dayes of his flesh, welcomed Publicans and sinners, that came to him with repentance, Luke 15. and his mercy is not less in heaven, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. 1 Tim. 1.15, 16. onely lose not your season, 2 Cor. 6.1, 2. Heb. 3.15. they that put off, may never have such an offer again:
christ in the days of his Flesh, welcomed Publicans and Sinners, that Come to him with Repentance, Lycia 15. and his mercy is not less in heaven, 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. 1 Tim. 1.15, 16. only loose not your season, 2 Cor. 6.1, 2. Hebrew 3.15. they that put off, may never have such an offer again:
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for, to those that believed not, in the wilderness, God sware that they should not enter into his Rest, ver 16, 18. and when they that were invited to the Wedding feast, came not,
for, to those that believed not, in the Wilderness, God sware that they should not enter into his Rest, for 16, 18. and when they that were invited to the Wedding feast, Come not,
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Remember the sad condition they were in, that came when the door was shut, Luke 13.25, to 29. Ʋse 2. for Instruction. Learn hence, that when any Calamity is upon people, or a particular person, to look through it unto sin as the cause of it.
remember the sad condition they were in, that Come when the door was shut, Lycia 13.25, to 29. Ʋse 2. for Instruction. Learn hence, that when any Calamity is upon people, or a particular person, to look through it unto since as the cause of it.
that which is outward & obvious to our sense, is but the Vial through which Gods wrath is poured forth. 2 Chron. 12.7. David knew that the natural cause of that Famine of three years in Israel, was Drought;
that which is outward & obvious to our sense, is but the Vial through which God's wrath is poured forth. 2 Chronicles 12.7. David knew that the natural cause of that Famine of three Years in Israel, was Drought;
This the Lord taught Joshua to do, Josh. 7.10, 11. The people of Israel learned it by long continued Afflictions, Lam. 3.39, 40. 2. Learn hence to look at sin as the most mischievous thing in the world, that you may hate and shun it more perfectly.
This the Lord taught joshua to do, Josh. 7.10, 11. The people of Israel learned it by long continued Afflictions, Lam. 3.39, 40. 2. Learn hence to look At since as the most mischievous thing in the world, that you may hate and shun it more perfectly.
If you should know a man who is alwayes doing mischief, where ever he comes, he poisons one, stabs another, &c. and leaves every where some prints of his villany,
If you should know a man who is always doing mischief, where ever he comes, he poisons one, stabs Another, etc. and leaves every where Some prints of his villainy,
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and swallow up Corah, Dathan, and Abiram; struck Ananias and Sapphira dead at Peters feet. In a word, it blasts the Corn, destroys the fruits of the Trees; brings diseases on mens bodies;
and swallow up Corah, Dathan, and Abiram; struck Ananias and Sapphira dead At Peter's feet. In a word, it blasts the Corn, Destroys the fruits of the Trees; brings diseases on men's bodies;
when the Name of God is blasphemed, ver. 14. 2. When a lust is not sufficiently cleansed, the lust being mortified, Psal. 51.8, 10. 4. Speedily get sin done away;
when the Name of God is blasphemed, ver. 14. 2. When a lust is not sufficiently cleansed, the lust being mortified, Psalm 51.8, 10. 4. Speedily get since done away;
for the sentence is gone out, as soon as sin is committed, though the execution be deferred for a time, Eccles. 8.11, 12. and the Decree is in travail before it brings forth, Zeph. 2.2. and it may be sin is not finished, Jam. 1.15. as Judas, though he was a Thief, was let alone till he had betrayed his Master. See Zech. 5.2, 3, 8.9.
for the sentence is gone out, as soon as since is committed, though the execution be deferred for a time, Eccles. 8.11, 12. and the decree is in travail before it brings forth, Zephaniah 2.2. and it may be since is not finished, Jam. 1.15. as Judas, though he was a Thief, was let alone till he had betrayed his Master. See Zechariah 5.2, 3, 8.9.
Sin may lye like a sleeping debt, which is not demanded for many years, but if the debtor hath not an Acquittance, the Creditor may call for it when he will, and cast him into prison.
since may lie like a sleeping debt, which is not demanded for many Years, but if the debtor hath not an Acquittance, the Creditor may call for it when he will, and cast him into prison.
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Ʋse 3. for Exhortation: To be like-minded to God, Eph. 5.1. You call God Father; be merciful, as your heavenly Father is merciful, especially in forgiving:
Ʋse 3. for Exhortation: To be like-minded to God, Ephesians 5.1. You call God Father; be merciful, as your heavenly Father is merciful, especially in forgiving:
for the setled comfort of our forgiveness, Luk. 11.4. Obj. But wherein must we follow God in this? Ans. 1. In his forgiving at the mediation of Christ, Eph. 4.32.
for the settled Comfort of our forgiveness, Luk. 11.4. Object But wherein must we follow God in this? Ans. 1. In his forgiving At the mediation of christ, Ephesians 4.32.
but encourage beginnings of repentance. 3. In not standing too strictly upon a full satisfaction, answerable to our imagination of the greatness of our wrong, which many times is above the offence,
but encourage beginnings of Repentance. 3. In not standing too strictly upon a full satisfaction, answerable to our imagination of the greatness of our wrong, which many times is above the offence,
his Justice made him think of putting her away, but his Love and goodness, to do it privily: the contrary is condemned in Christians, that will not arbitrate matters,
his justice made him think of putting her away, but his Love and Goodness, to do it privily: the contrary is condemned in Christians, that will not arbitrate matters,
and thy sin mortified, God is as willing as able to remove it. No man is in a hard condition, but he that hath an hard heart. See 1 Pet. 5.6. Humble your selves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. FINIS.
and thy since mortified, God is as willing as able to remove it. No man is in a hard condition, but he that hath an hard heart. See 1 Pet. 5.6. Humble your selves Therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. FINIS.
