The fast: As it was delivered in a sermon at St. Margarets in Westminster, before the honorable House of Commons upon Wednesday the 12th. of June 1661. being the day appointed by His Majesty and the Parliament, for a solemn humiliation upon the late abundance of rain, and the danger of famine, and pestilence likely to ensue thereby. / By Tho: Grenfield A.M. Preacher to the Honorable Society of Lincoln's-Inne.
for when I look almost home to the end of it (in the dayes of Christ) I find the same humour stirring amongst the Pharisees, of whom Christ sayes, Mat. 6. 16. that when they fasted, they were NONLATINALPHABET, that is (as one interprets it) they would look like Scythians; and they did (as is observed in the Text before mentioned) NONLATINALPHABET, that is, they either cover'd their faces with black-hoods,
for when I look almost home to the end of it (in the days of christ) I find the same humour stirring among the Pharisees, of whom christ Says, Mathew 6. 16. that when they fasted, they were, that is (as one interprets it) they would look like Scythians; and they did (as is observed in the Text before mentioned), that is, they either covered their faces with black-hoods,
First, an expostulation in the Affirmative, vers. 5, Is it such a fast? which is an ardent Negation, signifying that by no means it is not at all such a fast.
First, an expostulation in the Affirmative, vers. 5, Is it such a fast? which is an Ardent Negation, signifying that by no means it is not At all such a fast.
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these Jewish formalities in the Text, to afflict the soul, to bow down the head like a Bull rush, &c. And on the same score our Christian formalities of fasting all the day, meeting in the House of publick Worship, making long Prayers,
these Jewish formalities in the Text, to afflict the soul, to bow down the head like a Bull rush, etc. And on the same score our Christian formalities of fasting all the day, meeting in the House of public Worship, making long Prayers,
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That, which (without any violence) is deducible from the Text, may be reduced to these three Particulars, within which I shall confine all I have to say.
That, which (without any violence) is deducible from the Text, may be reduced to these three Particulars, within which I shall confine all I have to say.
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where though we have rejectionem modi, yet not rei, of that manner of fasting, not of fasting it self, ver. 4. We have not a peremptory, Non jejunabitis, but a non sic jejunabitis; and in the 5. verse it is only tale jejunium, not a fast at large,
where though we have rejectionem modi, yet not rei, of that manner of fasting, not of fasting it self, ver. 4. We have not a peremptory, Non jejunabitis, but a non sic jejunabitis; and in the 5. verse it is only tale Fasting, not a fast At large,
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but such a fast that has nothing but formalities, and mediate duties in it vocem & praeterea nihil, a cymbal-fast, that makes a noise and hath no charity; this Good rejecteth.
but such a fast that has nothing but formalities, and mediate duties in it vocem & praeterea nihil, a cymbal-fast, that makes a noise and hath no charity; this Good rejecteth.
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And the reason is because to the moral goodnesse of an action, there is required not only the matter and bulk of the fact, the manufacture and outward body of it,
And the reason is Because to the moral Goodness of an actium, there is required not only the matter and bulk of the fact, the manufacture and outward body of it,
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Pater tradid•t filium (saith he) Judas Dominum, Christus serpsum, one and the same act (viz) the giving up of Christ was mercy in God, love in Christ, but treason in the Apostate:
Pater tradid•t Son (Says he) Judas Dominum, Christus serpsum, one and the same act (videlicet) the giving up of christ was mercy in God, love in christ, but treason in the Apostate:
In the 4. verse before the Text the fast was evil, because the intention was so, The fast for strife and debate, &c. and verse 6. and 7. of the Text, the fast is allowed to be good and acceptable,
In the 4. verse before the Text the fast was evil, Because the intention was so, The fast for strife and debate, etc. and verse 6. and 7. of the Text, the fast is allowed to be good and acceptable,
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yet there was vox virgae, Mic. 6. 9. the Rod had a tongue, there was a Summons in the present Providence, there was a Hanibal ad portas, the Persian was at the gates.
yet there was vox virgae, Mic. 6. 9. the Rod had a tongue, there was a Summons in the present Providence, there was a Hannibal ad portas, the Persian was At the gates.
And lest the Call of Providence should be thought not loud enough, we have an expresse summons from the Word to this duty, Ioel 2. 15. 16, 17. the 15. ver.
And lest the Call of Providence should be Thought not loud enough, we have an express summons from the Word to this duty, Joel 2. 15. 16, 17. the 15. ver.
gives us the Precept, Sanctifie a fast, &c. the 16. verse summons the Persons, and those are all concerned, the people, congregation, young and old, &c. And the 17 verse gives us the duty, Prayer;
gives us the Precept, Sanctify a fast, etc. the 16. verse summons the Persons, and those Are all concerned, the people, congregation, young and old, etc. And the 17 verse gives us the duty, Prayer;
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though in times of safety and peace, they wandred abroad securely in their several pastures; yet when the Dog, or Woolf drew near, they ran together to this Duty.
though in times of safety and peace, they wandered abroad securely in their several pastures; yet when the Dog, or Woolf drew near, they ran together to this Duty.
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Thus the Apostles, being to ordain, and send abroad Ministers to the Gentiles, (an affair of greater danger and difficulty, (and importance too) than the former) they prayed unto the Lord and fasted, and having so done, they laid their hands on Barnabas and Saul, and sent them away, Acts 13. 2, 3. which practise of theirs (methinks) give no mean warrant to the observation of our Ember weeks, preparatory to the Laying on of hands.
Thus the Apostles, being to ordain, and send abroad Ministers to the Gentiles, (an affair of greater danger and difficulty, (and importance too) than the former) they prayed unto the Lord and fasted, and having so done, they laid their hands on Barnabas and Saul, and sent them away, Acts 13. 2, 3. which practice of theirs (methinks) give no mean warrant to the observation of our Ember weeks, preparatory to the Laying on of hands.
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For first ▪ God expects from us, a demeanour suitable to our condition; and as he was justly condemn'd, that came without a wedding garment to the feast,
For First ▪ God expects from us, a demeanour suitable to our condition; and as he was justly condemned, that Come without a wedding garment to the feast,
this in Israel was so offensive, that, Isai. 22. 14. because, when God call'd to weeping and to mourning, there was found amongst them joy and gladnesse, eating flesh, and drinking wine;
this in Israel was so offensive, that, Isaiah 22. 14. Because, when God called to weeping and to mourning, there was found among them joy and gladness, eating Flesh, and drinking wine;
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it was this that brought in the deluge upon the antient world, Matth. 24, 38. because they were eating and drinking, &c. therefore the flood came, and took them all away.
it was this that brought in the deluge upon the ancient world, Matthew 24, 38. Because they were eating and drinking, etc. Therefore the flood Come, and took them all away.
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Secondly, a discreet observation of judgments (either near us or upon us,) will naturally beget such a temper of mind in us, as will produce this duty;
Secondly, a discreet observation of Judgments (either near us or upon us,) will naturally beget such a temper of mind in us, as will produce this duty;
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'tis true, if a man were a beast (and they are little lesse that do so) void of fore-sight and consideration, he might be allowed to graze on though it thunders,
it's true, if a man were a beast (and they Are little less that do so) void of foresight and consideration, he might be allowed to graze on though it Thunders,
Thirdly, the reason of this duty further appears, in that the very outward act of fasting doth qualifie and dispose a man unto those other duties, that are more material;
Thirdly, the reason of this duty further appears, in that the very outward act of fasting does qualify and dispose a man unto those other duties, that Are more material;
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when are ' we so fit for these duties, as when we fast? For the corruptible body (as you have it Wisd. 9. 15.) presseth down the Soul, and the earthly Tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things.
when Are ' we so fit for these duties, as when we fast? For the corruptible body (as you have it Wisdom 9. 15.) Presseth down the Soul, and the earthly Tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things.
lest at any time your hearts be over-charged with surfeiting, and drunkenesse (NONLATINALPHABET the word is) ne ingraventur, lest your hearts be made heavy.
lest At any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and Drunkenness (the word is) ne ingraventur, lest your hearts be made heavy.
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What is highly esteemed among men you may find it 1 Sam. 16. 7. Man looketh on the outward appearance, but God does not, he cannot indure an out-side when it goes alone.
What is highly esteemed among men you may find it 1 Sam. 16. 7. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God does not, he cannot endure an outside when it Goes alone.
Here in the Text God abhors their humiliation for this very reason, in that they made it up with a bundle of Ceremonies, gestures, cryings aloud, forbearing meat, looking sad,
Here in the Text God abhors their humiliation for this very reason, in that they made it up with a bundle of Ceremonies, gestures, cryings aloud, forbearing meat, looking sad,
And to fast meerly for the attainder of the other, is no better then the fast of dogs and swine, who howl and make a noise because their Trough is empty;
And to fast merely for the attainder of the other, is no better then the fast of Dogs and Swine, who howl and make a noise Because their Trough is empty;
We have a pregnant instance of Gods rejection of our fastings in this case, in that of Joshua, Josh. 7. 6. A sin was committed by Achan and concealed and the people for that sin were defeated more then once by the men of Ai; Joshua a publick Magistrate (upon this) fell to his humiliation, rent his cloaths, fell to the Earth upon his face;
We have a pregnant instance of God's rejection of our Fastings in this case, in that of joshua, Josh. 7. 6. A since was committed by achan and concealed and the people for that since were defeated more then once by the men of Ai; joshua a public Magistrate (upon this) fell to his humiliation, rend his clothes, fell to the Earth upon his face;
But all this God rejects, and in the 10. verse gives a smart check unto it, get the up, wherefore lyest thou thus upon thy face? and in the 13 verse calls him out to practise, Up, sanctifie the people, and made a diligent enquiry after the accursed thing;
But all this God rejects, and in the 10. verse gives a smart check unto it, get thee up, Wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? and in the 13 verse calls him out to practise, Up, sanctify the people, and made a diligent enquiry After the accursed thing;
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and say, we are delivered to do all these abominations? is this house which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? behold I (even I) have seen it, saith the Lord.
and say, we Are Delivered to do all these abominations? is this house which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? behold I (even I) have seen it, Says the Lord.
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and put exceptions to Rebellion, Regicide, Oppression, and the detainder of other mens bread? Is this the fast that I have chosen? one such Dalilah is enough to destroy the strongest Samson; one such Agag, is sufficient to undo the tallest Saul; one excepted sin, will make void the best of fasts and as long as Achan, with his wedge and garment lay undiscovered, unbrought out, let not Israel except to prosper;
and put exceptions to Rebellion, Regicide, Oppression, and the detainder of other men's bred? Is this the fast that I have chosen? one such Delilah is enough to destroy the Strongest samson; one such Agag, is sufficient to undo the Tallest Saul; one excepted since, will make void the best of fasts and as long as achan, with his wedge and garment lay undiscovered, unbrought out, let not Israel except to prosper;
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God gives his own people very sad names, Rulers of Sodom, and people of Gomorrha; and in the following verses, he gives all their services a very sad reception:
God gives his own people very sad names, Rulers of Sodom, and people of Gomorrha; and in the following Verses, he gives all their services a very sad reception:
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To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? I delight not, &c. Who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts? incense is an abomination to me, the new Moons and Sabbaths,
To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices unto me? I delight not, etc. Who hath required this At your hand, to tread my Courts? incense is an abomination to me, the new Moons and Sabbaths,
and the calling of assemblies I cannot away with, it is iniquity even the solemn meetings my soul hateth them, they are a trouble unto me, I am weary to hear them;
and the calling of assemblies I cannot away with, it is iniquity even the solemn meetings my soul hates them, they Are a trouble unto me, I am weary to hear them;
and what's that reason? God that does nothing without the highest reason gives you his in the bottom of the 15. ver. (and indeed it is like some cholerick distemper in the bottom of the stomack, which makes us vomit up all we eat,) Your hands are full of blood:
and what's that reason? God that does nothing without the highest reason gives you his in the bottom of the 15. ver. (and indeed it is like Some choleric distemper in the bottom of the stomach, which makes us vomit up all we eat,) Your hands Are full of blood:
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such a fast was that of Jezabel, 1 Kings 21. 9. She proclaimed a fast, that under the colour of a trespass against that proclamation, she might obtain the life and vineyard of Naboth: And the fastings of Israel are here rejected in this Chapter,
such a fast was that of Jezebel, 1 Kings 21. 9. She proclaimed a fast, that under the colour of a trespass against that proclamation, she might obtain the life and vineyard of Naboth: And the Fastings of Israel Are Here rejected in this Chapter,
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more especially the reason is given, because in the day of your fast you finde pleasure, that is, (as the vulgar renders it,) invenitur voluntas vestra, You bring with you your own wills, desires, designs,
more especially the reason is given, Because in the day of your fast you find pleasure, that is, (as the Vulgar renders it,) Invenitur Voluntas Vestra, You bring with you your own wills, Desires, designs,
and, as it follows, you exact all your labours, Omnes debitores vestros repetitis, You beg of God a prosperous vengeance upon those you think have wrong'd you;
and, as it follows, you exact all your labours, Omnes debitores vestros repetitis, You beg of God a prosperous vengeance upon those you think have wronged you;
If we fast to satisfie our own ambition, cruelty, or covetuousnesse, we pervert the end of this duty, by bringing that hither to be cherished, which should be brought hither to be slain;
If we fast to satisfy our own ambition, cruelty, or Covetousness, we pervert the end of this duty, by bringing that hither to be cherished, which should be brought hither to be slave;
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and truly (if I might have leave to give my judgment,) I cannot understand why so great a defeat has been given out from God, upon those many humiliations (seemingly to me very solemn and serious,) which were acted by this Nation,
and truly (if I might have leave to give my judgement,) I cannot understand why so great a defeat has been given out from God, upon those many humiliations (seemingly to me very solemn and serious,) which were acted by this nation,
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as he did in the Gospel, Good Master, what good thing must I do that I may obtain eternal life? so here, what good thing must we do, to make our fasting acceptable unto God? The answer to this, you will have in the third particular upon which I am now entring.
as he did in the Gospel, Good Master, what good thing must I do that I may obtain Eternal life? so Here, what good thing must we do, to make our fasting acceptable unto God? The answer to this, you will have in the third particular upon which I am now entering.
'tis no fasting except this be done, and therefore Saint Bernard, doth elegantly upbraid a fast that is kept without this, Carnem non commedis, sed comedis fratrem, à vino abstines,
it's no fasting except this be done, and Therefore Saint Bernard, does elegantly upbraid a fast that is kept without this, Carnem non commedis, sed comedis fratrem, à vino abstines,
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they are made so in the Text, where there are any bands of wickednesse they must be loosed, any heavie burdens they must be undone, any oppressed ones they must go free, any yoke it must be broken, any that are hungry thy bread must be dealt unto them, any that are poor and cast out they must be brought to thy house, any naked thou must cover him;
they Are made so in the Text, where there Are any bans of wickedness they must be loosed, any heavy burdens they must be undone, any oppressed ones they must go free, any yoke it must be broken, any that Are hungry thy bred must be dealt unto them, any that Are poor and cast out they must be brought to thy house, any naked thou must cover him;
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before those we owe to himself? methinks it were enough to say, that the second Commandement is like unto the first Math. 22. 39. but to say, first go and be reconciled to thy Brother,
before those we owe to himself? methinks it were enough to say, that the second Commandment is like unto the First Math. 22. 39. but to say, First go and be reconciled to thy Brother,
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to say, I will have Mercie rather then Sacrifice, as Gods goodness in this to be wondred at, so mans duty from this is to be concluded on, that our works of Mercy, Justice, Charity, must be done by us with as great a zeal,
to say, I will have Mercy rather then Sacrifice, as God's Goodness in this to be wondered At, so men duty from this is to be concluded on, that our works of Mercy, justice, Charity, must be done by us with as great a zeal,
and for what? the suspicions and fears of a famine like to come upon us, from our late abundance of Rain, threatning to spoil the Fruits of the Earth.
and for what? the suspicions and fears of a famine like to come upon us, from our late abundance of Rain, threatening to spoil the Fruits of the Earth.
It would very much beautifie the beginnings of this blessed revolution, and fortunate change of things we live under, to begin with such a fast as this:
It would very much beautify the beginnings of this blessed revolution, and fortunate change of things we live under, to begin with such a fast as this:
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But since it is so, that the work of this day stands stated to my hands, upon this bottom, it will be convenient before I can direct you how to be rid of this judgement, to give you my judgement whence it comes:
But since it is so, that the work of this day Stands stated to my hands, upon this bottom, it will be convenient before I can Direct you how to be rid of this judgement, to give you my judgement whence it comes:
Well then, a reason for this judgement there is, and what is it? to tell you that it is Wickednesse in the general, is to fling an whole loaf at your head,
Well then, a reason for this judgement there is, and what is it? to tell you that it is Wickedness in the general, is to fling an Whole loaf At your head,
but yet the Psalmist tells us so, Psal. 107. 34. He turneth a faithfull land into barrenness for the wickednesse of them that dwell therein, and as God told Adam, Gen. 3. 17. that the ground was cursed for his sake (that is,
but yet the Psalmist tells us so, Psalm 107. 34. He turns a faithful land into Barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein, and as God told Adam, Gen. 3. 17. that the ground was cursed for his sake (that is,
The Star-gazer charges it upon some notable configuration in the Heavens, but yet (as our late Astrologers confessed they could not read our late revolution, and blessed return of the King in any conjunction of the Planets,
The Stargazer charges it upon Some notable configuration in the Heavens, but yet (as our late Astrologers confessed they could not read our late revolution, and blessed return of the King in any conjunction of the Planets,
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and whisper it, at least in corners, that it is for the Kings coming in, for our importunate desires of his return, and for our great rejoycings at his presence:
and whisper it, At least in corners, that it is for the Kings coming in, for our importunate Desires of his return, and for our great rejoicings At his presence:
And they observe (with some pleasure to themselves) the great Rain that fell at the first treatment of his Majestie in the City, the great Rain and Thunder upon the day of his Coronation,
And they observe (with Some pleasure to themselves) the great Rain that fell At the First treatment of his Majesty in the city, the great Rain and Thunder upon the day of his Coronation,
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and the great Rains that have continued ever since, and they make bold with Scripture to prove this to be the cause of the judgement, from 1 Sam. 12 17. where Samu•l tells the people thus:
and the great Rains that have continued ever since, and they make bold with Scripture to prove this to be the cause of the judgement, from 1 Sam. 12 17. where Samu•l tells the people thus:
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Therefore to come nearer home, What may the sins be? Truly the Nation stands now guilty of such sins, that I could find in my heart rather to pray for a famine then to pray against it;
Therefore to come nearer home, What may the Sins be? Truly the nation Stands now guilty of such Sins, that I could find in my heart rather to pray for a famine then to pray against it;
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so there be many sins (especially those of pride and luxury) which famine would be an excellent means to remove, by removing the food and fomentations of them.
so there be many Sins (especially those of pride and luxury) which famine would be an excellent means to remove, by removing the food and fomentations of them.
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So there is a signature in the present judgement, and by the Features and Complexion that is in it we may Calculate its Nativity, and judge whence it comes.
So there is a signature in the present judgement, and by the Features and Complexion that is in it we may Calculate its Nativity, and judge whence it comes.
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and now do but see how this judgment is fitted to this sin, Lev. 26 34. where Moses tells the people that the land should enjoy her Sabbath, and lie desolate:
and now do but see how this judgement is fitted to this since, Lev. 26 34. where Moses tells the people that the land should enjoy her Sabbath, and lie desolate:
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Secondly, next what think you of the sin of swearing? a sin whereby the devil cheats a man more then by any, by being damned for it, and getting nothing by it:
Secondly, next what think you of the since of swearing? a since whereby the Devil cheats a man more then by any, by being damned for it, and getting nothing by it:
and 'tis a wonder to me, if these arrows which are shot bolt up right and levell'd point-blanck at God, do not recoyle upon the heads of those that shot them;
and it's a wonder to me, if these arrows which Are shot bolt up right and leveled point-black At God, do not recoil upon the Heads of those that shot them;
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but how this sin does more particularly contribute to the judgment we now fear, you may see Jer. 23. 10. where we are told that because of Oaths (Curses) the land mourneth. There is a sort of ground which husbandmen do call weeping ground,
but how this since does more particularly contribute to the judgement we now Fear, you may see Jer. 23. 10. where we Are told that Because of Oaths (Curses) the land Mourneth. There is a sort of ground which husbandmen do call weeping ground,
Thirdly, what think you of the sin of Adulterie? whether this may not beget a Famine, Jer. 5, 7, 8. When I fed them to the full, they then committed Adultery,
Thirdly, what think you of the since of Adultery? whither this may not beget a Famine, Jer. 5, 7, 8. When I fed them to the full, they then committed Adultery,
and assembled themselves by Troops in the Harlots houses, they were as fed horses in the morning, every one neighed after his neighbours wife, shall I not visit for these things saith the Lord? and what is the visitation for these things? you shall find it verse 17. a famine, this that we fear,
and assembled themselves by Troops in the Harlots houses, they were as fed Horses in the morning, every one neighed After his neighbours wife, shall I not visit for these things Says the Lord? and what is the Visitation for these things? you shall find it verse 17. a famine, this that we Fear,
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They shall eat of thine harvest, and thy bread which thy Sons and Daughters should eat, they shall eat of thy flocks and thy herds, they shall eat of thy Vines and thy Fig-trees;
They shall eat of thine harvest, and thy bred which thy Sons and Daughters should eat, they shall eat of thy flocks and thy herds, they shall eat of thy Vines and thy Figtrees;
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&c. and it is a pun•shment both just and proper, if thou borrow strength from the creature to squander it away upon unlawful beds, 'tis fit that God should take the creature from thee:
etc. and it is a pun•shment both just and proper, if thou borrow strength from the creature to squander it away upon unlawful Beds, it's fit that God should take the creature from thee:
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but 'tis the Luxurious and debauched part of mankind that are like to be the losers, in that Wheat and Barley are the greatest sufferers in this deluge:
but it's the Luxurious and debauched part of mankind that Are like to be the losers, in that Wheat and Barley Are the greatest sufferers in this deluge:
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and he that told me that the Barrels of Beer and the Buts of Wine were seen to swim about the Cellars here in Town, made me presently think, It was to punish our Drunkennesse;
and he that told me that the Barrels of Beer and the Buts of Wine were seen to swim about the Cellars Here in Town, made me presently think, It was to Punish our drunkenness;
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and do still own the name of, true English-men (for the rest live only by an Amnesty, and are English-men but of one year old;) but these I am speaking for are true old English men, and great sufferers for being so:
and do still own the name of, true Englishmen (for the rest live only by an Amnesty, and Are Englishmen but of one year old;) but these I am speaking for Are true old English men, and great sufferers for being so:
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Astrologers have amused the World of late with reports of strange and wonderfull Conjunctions; never were there such strange and monstrous couples as are now seen marching together in England, Loyalty and rags, Loyalty and lice, Loyalty and hunger, Loyalty and a prison: Poor Loyalty!
Astrologers have amused the World of late with reports of strange and wonderful Conjunctions; never were there such strange and monstrous couples as Are now seen marching together in England, Loyalty and rags, Loyalty and lice, Loyalty and hunger, Loyalty and a prison: Poor Loyalty!
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'Tis a smart and a true one of him that said, It seems a hard piece of justice, that the price of publick freedom (when restored) should be the ruine only of such as did assert it.
It's a smart and a true one of him that said, It seems a hard piece of Justice, that the price of public freedom (when restored) should be the ruin only of such as did assert it.
With a little pains I could present you with a black Bill of at least a hundred Gentlemen that dyed in and about this Town by no other disease but this, and want;
With a little pains I could present you with a black Bill of At least a hundred Gentlemen that died in and about this Town by no other disease but this, and want;
and yet (as Job) though they saw no deliverance, they still held fast their integrity, and carryed it with them to be regarded and rewarded in another World:
and yet (as Job) though they saw no deliverance, they still held fast their integrity, and carried it with them to be regarded and rewarded in Another World:
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I could shew you whole Cart-loads of old shooes and mouldy bread, all the houshold-stuff that is left ▪ to these poor Gibeonites; I could tell you (from a very good hand) of a stout Royalist, that (like Lazarus) came into our Hall & carefully gather'd up the parings of bread;
I could show you Whole Cartloads of old shoes and mouldy bred, all the Household stuff that is left ▪ to these poor Gibeonites; I could tell you (from a very good hand) of a stout Royalist, that (like Lazarus) Come into our Hall & carefully gathered up the parings of bred;
For 'tis a crying sin, if St. James be to be believed, who tells us, James 5. 4. That the hire of the labourers, which is kept back by fraud, cryeth,
For it's a crying since, if Saint James be to be believed, who tells us, James 5. 4. That the hire of the labourers, which is kept back by fraud, Cries,
and what does this cry obtain? Miseries, verse 1. and what Miseries? Your Riches are corrupted, and your Garments moth-eaten, your Gold and Silver is canker'd,
and what does this cry obtain? Misery's, verse 1. and what Misery's? Your Riches Are corrupted, and your Garments moth-eaten, your Gold and Silver is cankered,
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He commend to you but this one instance for your warrant and incouragement, 2 Sam. 21. in the 1. verse we read of a famine that was in the days of David,
He commend to you but this one instance for your warrant and encouragement, 2 Sam. 21. in the 1. verse we read of a famine that was in the days of David,
No part of the H•story tells me that he slew them, which makes me think he only used them hardly, encreas'd their Servitude, and made their lives a burthen to them,
No part of the H•story tells me that he slew them, which makes me think he only used them hardly, increased their Servitude, and made their lives a burden to them,
but to cleave wood and carry water, to do the drudgery and mean offices of the Nation? we have, what need we be at the cost to Trade so far as the Indies for Blacks and Slaves when we have enough at home? neither let us any more upbraid the Mahometan cruelty for making Vassals of strangers,
but to cleave wood and carry water, to do the drudgery and mean Offices of the nation? we have, what need we be At the cost to Trade so Far as the Indies for Blacks and Slaves when we have enough At home? neither let us any more upbraid the Mahometan cruelty for making Vassals of Strangers,
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then of a just prize of War; we make Slaves among our selves, and that of those who have been at the greatest charge for our liberty. Have we not a people endeavoured to be suppressed and destroyed by our late Saul? Did any thing but bonds,
then of a just prize of War; we make Slaves among our selves, and that of those who have been At the greatest charge for our liberty. Have we not a people endeavoured to be suppressed and destroyed by our late Saul? Did any thing but bonds,
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and chains, and blocks, and halters, abide them here at home? and was any place but a Jamaica, a Poneropolis provided for them abroad? And as yet, these (the just heirs and owners of relief) are not relieved:
and chains, and blocks, and halters, abide them Here At home? and was any place but a Jamaica, a Poneropolis provided for them abroad? And as yet, these (the just Heirs and owners of relief) Are not relieved:
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'Tis not a further vengeance on their enemies that they desire, nor the hanging up of the Sons of Saul; what will the blood of others do them good? if they loved that, they would never have been so prodigal of their own, what then? let our David send for them as David did for these,
It's not a further vengeance on their enemies that they desire, nor the hanging up of the Sons of Saul; what will the blood of Others do them good? if they loved that, they would never have been so prodigal of their own, what then? let our David send for them as David did for these,
This inheritance of the Lord (the Land of our Nativity) is like (it seems for this year at least) to go without a blessing; let the same words be heard from the lips of our David, and let the same question be put in your Councels, what shall we do for you? Tis quickly answer'd in the Text, which sets me down where I first set up:
This inheritance of the Lord (the Land of our Nativity) is like (it seems for this year At least) to go without a blessing; let the same words be herd from the lips of our David, and let the same question be put in your Counsels, what shall we do for you? This quickly answered in the Text, which sets me down where I First Set up:
Loose the bands of wickednesse, undoe the heavy burdens, let the oppressed go free, break every yoak, deal your bread to the hungry, bring the poor that are cast out to your houses, cover the naked,
Lose the bans of wickedness, undo the heavy burdens, let the oppressed go free, break every yoke, deal your bred to the hungry, bring the poor that Are cast out to your houses, cover the naked,
and though it may seem a work of cost, it is not without reward, ver. 8. &c. Then shall your light break forth as the morning and your health shal spring forth speedily,
and though it may seem a work of cost, it is not without reward, ver. 8. etc. Then shall your Light break forth as the morning and your health shall spring forth speedily,
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Which Duties that ye may do, and which Mercies that you may obtain, the Father of mercys grant through the Mercies and Mediation of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
Which Duties that you may do, and which mercies that you may obtain, the Father of Mercies grant through the mercies and Mediation of our Lord jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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