. § A matter of the greatest consideration to every pious and devout soul, who cannot but be grieved to see Religion (as the light of the sun) put under a bushel, confined to closets and corners, driven to private and precarious Conventicles, to be forced to thin and scattered Congregations; or which is worse, to affect separate Conventicles ▪ where the ta〈 … 〉d ra•• of verity will never be able to ••ep charity warm,
. § A matter of the greatest consideration to every pious and devout soul, who cannot but be grieved to see Religion (as the Light of the sun) put under a bushel, confined to closets and corners, driven to private and precarious Conventicles, to be forced to thin and scattered Congregations; or which is Worse, to affect separate Conventicles ▪ where the ta〈 … 〉d ra•• of verity will never be able to ••ep charity warm,
Not that it is like to have bin then penn'd by Asaph, as if by the spirit of prophesie he had foreseen, foretold and forewarned the captivity four hundred years before it came to pass;
Not that it is like to have been then penned by Asaph, as if by the Spirit of prophesy he had foreseen, foretold and forewarned the captivity four hundred Years before it Come to pass;
or some man of another name might then write this doleful Psalm or Threnody, to the composure, method or tune of Asaphs excellent melody, who was one of the chief Singers, leaving to after ages further monuments, not only of devout compassion of the Churches affliction,
or Some man of Another name might then write this doleful Psalm or Threnody, to the composure, method or tune of Asaphs excellent melody, who was one of the chief Singers, leaving to After ages further monuments, not only of devout compassion of the Churches affliction,
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and lips full of complaints for the Churches calamities, suffers himself to boil over to all the Topicks of pathetick Oratory, and devout importunity, sometime deploring in general the sad state of things, other while complaining to God in particular instances;
and lips full of complaints for the Churches calamities, suffers himself to boil over to all the Topicks of pathetic Oratory, and devout importunity, sometime deploring in general the sad state of things, other while complaining to God in particular instances;
At last, to take off any seeming stupor (which is not incident to the Divine omniscience, and most vigilant clemency) he applies the most sharp spur and pickquant goad in the world;
At last, to take off any seeming stupor (which is not incident to the Divine omniscience, and most vigilant clemency) he Applies the most sharp spur and pickquant goad in the world;
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which the Lord professed long ago so much to fear (speaking after the manner of men) and thereupon more than once disarmed his Justice ▪ now brandished against his own people when they had sinned,
which the Lord professed long ago so much to Fear (speaking After the manner of men) and thereupon more than once disarmed his justice ▪ now brandished against his own people when they had sinned,
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yet he made gracious retractation, that he might avoid the dint and impression of his enemies poysoned darts and venomed arrows, even bitter words, petulant scorns,
yet he made gracious retractation, that he might avoid the dint and impression of his enemies poisoned darts and venomed arrows, even bitter words, petulant scorns,
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And it wrought so effectually in the highest paroxysms of Gods anger, that the Lord chose rather to use the shield of his patience, longsuffering, great goodness and indulgence towards his Church grievously apostatising (that he might thereby defend himself from the sarcasms of his enemies,
And it wrought so effectually in the highest paroxysms of God's anger, that the Lord chosen rather to use the shield of his patience, long-suffering, great Goodness and indulgence towards his Church grievously Apostatizing (that he might thereby defend himself from the sarcasms of his enemies,
as if he were either ignorant or impotent, or malicious or mutable ) then by using the sword of his Justice too rigorously against his Church, to wound both it and himself, to the most odious joy,
as if he were either ignorant or impotent, or malicious or mutable) then by using the sword of his justice too rigorously against his Church, to wound both it and himself, to the most odious joy,
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Gods covenant with the Church is firmly alledged; also his faithfulness is pleaded; his lasting philanthropy or tender regard to all that are oppressed, is inculcated;
God's Covenant with the Church is firmly alleged; also his faithfulness is pleaded; his lasting philanthropy or tender regard to all that Are oppressed, is inculcated;
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After all these lively colours brought forth with no less skill then plenty and vehemency, to set forth what he either deplores or deprecates, or supplicates;
After all these lively colours brought forth with no less skill then plenty and vehemency, to Set forth what he either deplores or deprecates, or supplicates;
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As to the partition of the words, we may easily discern these particulars in them; First, The excitation, Arise. Secondly, The Invocation, O God. Thirdly, The declaration, To plead.
As to the partition of the words, we may Easily discern these particulars in them; First, The excitation, Arise. Secondly, The Invocation, Oh God. Thirdly, The declaration, To plead.
Sixthly, The Sollicitor or promotor of the process, action or plea; The pious and pathetick pen-man of this Psalm, who had rather seem rude and importune,
Sixthly, The Solicitor or promotor of the process, actium or plea; The pious and pathetic penman of this Psalm, who had rather seem rude and importune,
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but ( sensu forensi & politico ) in a politick sense, as a term used in Courts of Judicature ( in foro vel Senatu ) to shew the rational and just foundation upon which civil Pleas, or legal actions are grounded;
but (sensu forensi & politico) in a politic sense, as a term used in Courts of Judicature (in foro vel Senatu) to show the rational and just Foundation upon which civil Pleasant, or Legal actions Are grounded;
So the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET, denotes a contest, by way of complaint, rebuke and repair, whence the waters of Meribah, or strife had their name, where God pleaded with the murmuring people. So Gideon is nick-named Jerubbaal, for pleading against Baal, Judges 6. 31. And the LXXII.
So the Hebrew, denotes a contest, by Way of complaint, rebuke and repair, whence the waters of Meribah, or strife had their name, where God pleaded with the murmuring people. So gideon is nicknamed Jerubbaal, for pleading against Baal, Judges 6. 31. And the LXXII.
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NONLATINALPHABET. And the Latin, Litiga litem tuam Domine; do all import a quarrel or controversie, an action of the Case in point of Trespass, injury,
. And the Latin, Litiga litem tuam Domine; do all import a quarrel or controversy, an actium of the Case in point of Trespass, injury,
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that which is the NONLATINALPHABET, the NONLATINALPHABET, or optatissimum, the NONLATINALPHABET, the NONLATINALPHABET; the main center, Hinge, Butt, or Design;
that which is the, the, or optatissimum, the, the; the main centre, Hinge, Butt, or Design;
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Some Etymoligists in their (NONLATINALPHABET) Grammatick curiosity are pleased to derive the word Causa, either from Cautio, because men are most wary not to fail of it, (which is Causa cadere ) or from NONLATINALPHABET, heat,
some Etymologists in their () Grammatick curiosity Are pleased to derive the word Causa, either from Caution, Because men Are most wary not to fail of it, (which is Causa Cadere) or from, heat,
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This last notation doth very unhappily fit our sad condition in England, when under pretence of several causes, which the eager, partial, and inordin•te prosecution of them (pleading them ( Arte & Marte ) by arguments and arms too, by word and sword, by fraud and force, by faction and fury) we have run our selves in ( Chaos antiquum ) almost to a very chaos or confusion, both in things civil and religious;
This last notation does very unhappily fit our sad condition in England, when under pretence of several Causes, which the eager, partial, and inordin•te prosecution of them (pleading them (Art & Mars) by Arguments and arms too, by word and sword, by fraud and force, by faction and fury) we have run our selves in (Chaos Antiquum) almost to a very chaos or confusion, both in things civil and religious;
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as if we were NONLATINALPHABET, Terrae filii, gigantum fratreculi ) a company of Mushroom men and Christians sprung out of the earth but yesterday, a nation in its infancy or minority, which is now to learn its A. B. C. of Religion and civil government, being set back by a most sad and horrible fate, from Homers Iliads, to our Primmer or Pueriles, by I know nor what new Teachers, and many Masters. §.
as if we were, Terrae Sons, Gigantum fratreculi) a company of Mushroom men and Christians sprung out of the earth but yesterday, a Nation in its infancy or minority, which is now to Learn its A. B. C. of Religion and civil government, being Set back by a most sad and horrible fate, from Homers Iliads, to our Primmer or Pueriles, by I know nor what new Teachers, and many Masters. §.
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The Cause and the Cause of God, since every party pretends a Cause, and Gods Cause too, which they are most eager and ambitious not only to plead fairly (but to) obtrude for o•bly on all others:
The Cause and the Cause of God, since every party pretends a Cause, and God's Cause too, which they Are most eager and ambitious not only to plead fairly (but to) obtrude for o•bly on all Others:
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Thus from the great Pretenders •• the Cath〈 … 〉 Cause (of which the Romanis•• would seem the chief Patrons) to all other Sects and Subsection• either in civil or religious factions.
Thus from the great Pretenders •• the Cath〈 … 〉 Cause (of which the Romanis•• would seem the chief Patrons) to all other Sects and Subsection• either in civil or religious factions.
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why they thus divide and destroy? why they do things so different from solid Reason and true Religion, contrary to all Laws of God and man contrary to the duty they owe •• God, their Country, their King their Posterity, the Church and the State,
why they thus divide and destroy? why they do things so different from solid Reason and true Religion, contrary to all Laws of God and man contrary to the duty they owe •• God, their Country, their King their Posterity, the Church and the State,
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as to Justice, Veracity Peace and Charity? Ask why, like Ixicons wheel, or Sysiphus his stone ▪ they overturn, ouerturn, overturn all things eivil and sacred by their end less ver•igoes and rotations? then answer is short,
as to justice, Veracity Peace and Charity? Ask why, like Ixicons wheel, or Sisyphus his stone ▪ they overturn, overturn, overturn all things eivil and sacred by their end less ver•igoes and rotations? then answer is short,
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It will not be amiss therefore (as St. John adviseth Christians to try the spirits whether they be of God or •o, of Christ or of Antichrist; to examine the several pretended and pleaded Causes, whether they be Gods Cause (which is indeed NONLATINALPHABET, Causarum causa, the Cause of Causes:
It will not be amiss Therefore (as Saint John adviseth Christians to try the spirits whither they be of God or •o, of christ or of Antichrist; to examine the several pretended and pleaded Causes, whither they be God's Cause (which is indeed, Causarum causa, the Cause of Causes:
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The Cause and interest of all the blessed Angels, and all true Saints; worthy of Princes and Peers, of Gown-men and Swordmen, of all honest and good men;
The Cause and Interest of all the blessed Angels, and all true Saints; worthy of Princes and Peers, of Gown-men and Swordmen, of all honest and good men;
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or whether they be not the Cause of the Devil, and of mens own evil •usts, disguised with this larva or vizard on them, which may not uncharitably be suspected of some of them;
or whither they be not the Cause of the devil, and of men's own evil •usts, disguised with this larva or vizard on them, which may not uncharitably be suspected of Some of them;
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as may either inform, or at least confirm your judgements in the true Cause of God (that you may not be tossed too and fr•• with every wind of causeless Causes, which blow as mens passions and secular interests do arise.) And further, I hope to excite your judie•ous abilities,
as may either inform, or At least confirm your Judgments in the true Cause of God (that you may not be tossed too and fr•• with every wind of causeless Causes, which blow as men's passion and secular interests do arise.) And further, I hope to excite your judie•ous abilities,
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and eloquent attentions (who are persons of so great learning, experience, and publi•• influence) to be ever zealous in that good Cause which is Gods as ( bon• Causidici ) honest and able Lawyers to shew your skill and will in the great concerns of God, his Church and your Country;
and eloquent attentions (who Are Persons of so great learning, experience, and publi•• influence) to be ever zealous in that good Cause which is God's as (bon• Causidici) honest and able Lawyers to show your skill and will in the great concerns of God, his Church and your Country;
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Appeals bein• as it were made to every one o• us, to judge in our selves which •• the righteous Cause of God, tp which we ought chearfully to give our suffrages and assistance, as most undoubtedly conducing to our publick happiness both in Church and State, in civil and religious concernments;
Appeals bein• as it were made to every one o• us, to judge in our selves which •• the righteous Cause of God, tp which we ought cheerfully to give our suffrages and assistance, as most undoubtedly conducing to our public happiness both in Church and State, in civil and religious concernments;
And cartainly, if I had less experience then I have of the favour of the Court (I mean of this Christian Assembly ) which is met in Gods Courts and presence, yet I may justly have great confidence,
And Certainly, if I had less experience then I have of the favour of the Court (I mean of this Christian Assembly) which is met in God's Courts and presence, yet I may justly have great confidence,
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Attend diligently to the pleading of his cause, who alone can plead yours; yea and hath given us an Advocate with the Father Jesus Christ the righteous, whose blood speaks better things for us;
Attend diligently to the pleading of his cause, who alone can plead yours; yea and hath given us an Advocate with the Father jesus christ the righteous, whose blood speaks better things for us;
whose merits are undeniable mediators; whose Spirit continually makes intercession in us and for us, even then when we know not what to say, or how to pray;
whose merits Are undeniable mediators; whose Spirit continually makes Intercession in us and for us, even then when we know not what to say, or how to pray;
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but our cause doth really and ever need the pleadings of Gods mercy and Christs merits before the Tribunal of his Justice, that there may be a prohibition granted at the humble motion of believing and penitent sinners, to remove the suit or action from the Bar of Divine Justice, to the Throne of the heavenly Grace, where we may finde mercy to relieve us in all our distresses, despairs and deaths. §.
but our cause does really and ever need the pleadings of God's mercy and Christ merits before the Tribunal of his justice, that there may be a prohibition granted At the humble motion of believing and penitent Sinners, to remove the suit or actium from the Bar of Divine justice, to the Throne of the heavenly Grace, where we may find mercy to relieve us in all our Distresses, despairs and death's. §.
It will, as Aarons rod or serpent, devour all those of the worlds Magicians and Polititians. It is a Cause which will be (as fire) consumptive of all other, and consummative of it self.
It will, as Aaron's rod or serpent, devour all those of the world's Magicians and Politicians. It is a Cause which will be (as fire) consumptive of all other, and consummative of it self.
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It is opus Dei; the work of a God to plead his own Cause, as Gideon speaks of Baal. Idols were convicted to be no Gods, because they could not plead for themselves by speaking or doing good or evil, as the Prophet tells Idolaters.
It is opus Dei; the work of a God to plead his own Cause, as gideon speaks of Baal. Idols were convicted to be no God's, Because they could not plead for themselves by speaking or doing good or evil, as the Prophet tells Idolaters.
Both as to the Majesty, truth, justice, holiness and honor of it; also as to the indignities which are by evil men cast upon it; Summus Deus summas patitur injurias;
Both as to the Majesty, truth, Justice, holiness and honour of it; also as to the indignities which Are by evil men cast upon it; Summus Deus summas patitur injurias;
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Plato puts this true saying into the mouth of Socrates dying under the malice of his persecutors, Anytus and Melitus; NONLATINALPHABET, &c. It is impossible for evil to make any impression of affliction upon that which is good;
Plato puts this true saying into the Mouth of Socrates dying under the malice of his persecutors, Anytus and Melitus;, etc. It is impossible for evil to make any impression of affliction upon that which is good;
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and to the sense of the best men, in a most sad, dejected, deplored, despised and desperate estate; so sunck and oppressed, that there is no outward sign of its being ever boyed up and recovered;
and to the sense of the best men, in a most sad, dejected, deplored, despised and desperate estate; so sunk and oppressed, that there is no outward Signen of its being ever boyed up and recovered;
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So did the Heathenish persecution, and the latter Romish superstition tyrannically triumph a long time over the slain Witnesses, the Law and Gospel, the Scriptures and Catholick Traditions, the Preachers and Professors of that true Religion, which hath been testified, both as to moralities and mysteries, faith and manners, not onely by the two Testaments, but also by the confessions and conversations of all antient and modern Christians, conform to Gods Word, and the best Churches customs.
So did the Heathenish persecution, and the latter Romish Superstition tyrannically triumph a long time over the slave Witnesses, the Law and Gospel, the Scriptures and Catholic Traditions, the Preachers and Professors of that true Religion, which hath been testified, both as to moralities and Mysteres, faith and manners, not only by the two Testaments, but also by the confessions and conversations of all ancient and modern Christians, conform to God's Word, and the best Churches customs.
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The vapor of numbers, pomp, prosperity and prevalency, are no demonstrations, either to approve the cause of Arius or Antichrist; or to prejudice the cause of Christ and of Gods true Church:
The vapor of numbers, pomp, Prosperity and prevalency, Are no demonstrations, either to approve the cause of Arius or Antichrist; or to prejudice the cause of christ and of God's true Church:
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But as Lucan speaks of the cause of Pompey and Cesae, in which the justice of the first was overborn by the successes of the second, Victrix causa Diis placuit sed victa Catoni;
But as Lucan speaks of the cause of Pompey and Cesae, in which the Justice of the First was overborne by the Successes of the second, Victrix causa Dis Placuit sed Conquered Catoni;
his interests and concernments are so linked with its, that they are insep•trable; as Jacobs soul was bound up in Benjamins, as the Husbands honor in the Wives,
his interests and concernments Are so linked with its, that they Are insep•trable; as Jacobs soul was bound up in Benjamites, as the Husbands honour in the Wives,
Then his Wisdom, and Truth, and Justice, and Power, and Mercy, and Patience, and Goodness and Faithfulness are in their meridian strength, as the Sun at noon day.
Then his Wisdom, and Truth, and justice, and Power, and Mercy, and Patience, and goodness and Faithfulness Are in their meridian strength, as the Sun At noon day.
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as Joshua (astonished when Israel turned its back upon its enemies ) said to God, And what wilt thou do O Lord to thy great Name? So do holy men, they are prone to despond and deplore Gods own condition and Cause,
as joshua (astonished when Israel turned its back upon its enemies) said to God, And what wilt thou do Oh Lord to thy great Name? So do holy men, they Are prove to despond and deplore God's own condition and Cause,
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when they see the Church of God, or any part of it, as to its veracity, sanctity, order, peace, prosperity and unity, decline and decay, under error, prophaness, persecution, disorder, distraction, division, or any uncomfortable condition;
when they see the Church of God, or any part of it, as to its veracity, sanctity, order, peace, Prosperity and unity, decline and decay, under error, profaneness, persecution, disorder, distraction, division, or any uncomfortable condition;
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so the lukewarmness and corruptions of a Church, the Apostasies and falling of Christians from their first Faith, loyalty, patience, love and good works, may cause God to hide his face, to withdraw his protection, to remove his candlestick, as he threatens,
so the lukewarmness and corruptions of a Church, the Apostasies and falling of Christians from their First Faith, loyalty, patience, love and good works, may cause God to hide his face, to withdraw his protection, to remove his candlestick, as he threatens,
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this is the variable state of the Church Militant, mutable as the Moon; though it be cloathed with the light of the Sun, yet it may be so eclipsed and turned into blo•d that there is no help for her but in her God.
this is the variable state of the Church Militant, mutable as the Moon; though it be clothed with the Light of the Sun, yet it may be so eclipsed and turned into blo•d that there is no help for her but in her God.
till there is no sin or spot in the Church and soul, there can be no security against sorrow, shame and sufferings, which are our physick in our valetudinary constitution, to which this life is subject;
till there is no since or spot in the Church and soul, there can be no security against sorrow, shame and sufferings, which Are our physic in our valetudinary constitution, to which this life is Subject;
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yea Christ himself the Son of God and Saviour of the Church though without •in, yet was not without suffering, while he was found in the form of sinful flesh,
yea christ himself the Son of God and Saviour of the Church though without •in, yet was not without suffering, while he was found in the from of sinful Flesh,
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6. Obser. Times may be so bad and on such a desperate pin, that none can either safely or effectually plead Gods cause or his Churches, but himself; who onely can create deliverances and mercies, who alone commands the winds and seas to obey him, who can restrain the fury of man, and turn the remainder of wrath to his praise;
6. Observation Times may be so bad and on such a desperate pin, that none can either safely or effectually plead God's cause or his Churches, but himself; who only can create Deliverances and Mercies, who alone commands the winds and Seas to obey him, who can restrain the fury of man, and turn the remainder of wrath to his praise;
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who can either conquer Pharaoh by main force and dint of judgements, or change the decree of Ahasuerosh by gentler operations; who can level great mountains before Joshua and Josedeck, and exalt the lower valleys, the day of small things,
who can either conquer Pharaoh by main force and dint of Judgments, or change the Decree of Ahasuerus by Gentler operations; who can level great Mountains before joshua and Josedeck, and exalt the lower valleys, the day of small things,
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Thus after the sharpest persecution of Dioclesian (when Christian Religion (as Monarchy and Episcopacy hath been by some in our days.) was triumphed over,
Thus After the Sharpest persecution of Diocletian (when Christian Religion (as Monarchy and Episcopacy hath been by Some in our days.) was triumphed over,
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as extirpated ) God raised up Constantine the Great, and other Christian Emperors after him, who restored life, liberty, honor, and support to the Church;
as extirpated) God raised up Constantine the Great, and other Christian Emperor's After him, who restored life, liberty, honour, and support to the Church;
After the Marian bonefires and but cheries of so many carbonaded Christians in England (filling all things with earthquake, fire, tempest and horror) in what a still voyce for many years did God ▪ plead by a wonderful and unexpected providence the Cause of his Church and the Reformation of Religion here in England for an hundred years;
After the Marian bonfires and but Cherries of so many carbonaded Christians in England (filling all things with earthquake, fire, tempest and horror) in what a still voice for many Years did God ▪ plead by a wondered and unexpected providence the Cause of his Church and the Reformation of Religion Here in England for an hundred Years;
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7. Obser. Gods cause must never be given for lost or desperate while God remains, (who is both able and willing to plead it ▪) or while any good man,
7. Observation God's cause must never be given for lost or desperate while God remains, (who is both able and willing to plead it ▪) or while any good man,
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A man would even willingly die such a death as our late Martyr King did, on condition that he could with faith and truth dye with that divine sentence in his mouth (as he did) I thank God I have a good Cause, and a gracious God.
A man would even willingly die such a death as our late Martyr King did, on condition that he could with faith and truth die with that divine sentence in his Mouth (as he did) I thank God I have a good Cause, and a gracious God.
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This supported the Martyrs and Confessors so of old, that when they were s•ain for Gods cause all the day long, yet (as Sulpitius Severus says of them) they then hastned more ambitiously to Martyrdoms, then afterward in times of peace, others did to the greatest preferments in Church or State.
This supported the Martyrs and Confessors so of old, that when they were s•ain for God's cause all the day long, yet (as Sulpitius Severus Says of them) they then hastened more ambitiously to Martyrdoms, then afterwards in times of peace, Others did to the greatest preferments in Church or State.
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Though figtree, and olive, and flock, and field, and all fail, yet (the Prophet tells us) he will rejoyce in the Lord, even in the God of his salvation:
Though Fig tree, and olive, and flock, and field, and all fail, yet (the Prophet tells us) he will rejoice in the Lord, even in the God of his salvation:
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The Lord will arise as a Giant refreshed with wine, to plead the cause of Sion, and to vindicate the honor of his great name, which is graven on his true Church,
The Lord will arise as a Giant refreshed with wine, to plead the cause of Sion, and to vindicate the honour of his great name, which is graved on his true Church,
in the highest storms we may cast this anchor, God can and will appear for his cause in the midst of the fiery furnace never so hot, no less then in the cool of the day.
in the highest storms we may cast this anchor, God can and will appear for his cause in the midst of the fiery furnace never so hight, no less then in the cool of the day.
when the Church prayed incessantly for him ▪ Acts 12. 5. As the vapors that ascend from earth to heaven, are after returned in sweet showers that have in them vital and celestial influences, being impregnated with etherial or heavenly spirits; so are prayers of the faithful.
when the Church prayed incessantly for him ▪ Acts 12. 5. As the vapours that ascend from earth to heaven, Are After returned in sweet showers that have in them vital and celestial influences, being impregnated with Etherial or heavenly spirits; so Are Prayers of the faithful.
God is as well pleased with their excitation or solicitation of him, even to a kind of imperious commanding of him (which the Prophet expresseth) as a man is with that ruder importunity by which he is awaked out of sleep, to quench his house on fire,
God is as well pleased with their excitation or solicitation of him, even to a kind of imperious commanding of him (which the Prophet Expresses) as a man is with that Ruder importunity by which he is awaked out of sleep, to quench his house on fire,
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to contend with those that contend with his servants, Isa. 49. 25. when we are molested or oppressed in any kind, by sin, temptation, weakness, darkness, dejection, diffidence, persecution,
to contend with those that contend with his Servants, Isaiah 49. 25. when we Are molested or oppressed in any kind, by since, temptation, weakness, darkness, dejection, diffidence, persecution,
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this example we have here added to others of Noah, Lot, Moses, Phineas, Samuel, Eliah, Micaiah, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, Daniel, Mordecai and others, whose vigilancy and pertinacy was such in the cause of God and his Church, that they were resolved to give God no rest, till he did arise and plead his own cause;
this Exampl we have Here added to Others of Noah, Lot, Moses, Phinehas, Samuel, Elijah, Micaiah, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, daniel, Mordecai and Others, whose vigilancy and pertinacy was such in the cause of God and his Church, that they were resolved to give God no rest, till he did arise and plead his own cause;
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Nothing is more imitable, nothing more commendable, nothing more practicable, nothing more comfortable ▪ provided we rightly understand what the Cause of God is,
Nothing is more imitable, nothing more commendable, nothing more practicable, nothing more comfortable ▪ provided we rightly understand what the Cause of God is,
and Gods cause our duty in which we shall the• best understand and perform, when we have duly considered these four things. 1. What the Cause of God is.
and God's cause our duty in which we shall the• best understand and perform, when we have duly considered these four things. 1. What the Cause of God is.
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Gods silence and patience are the prejudices which men have taken against his Providence, and that special care of things, which runs (as spiritus intus agens ) in all permissions and events, which are not,
God's silence and patience Are the prejudices which men have taken against his Providence, and that special care of things, which runs (as spiritus intus agens) in all permissions and events, which Are not,
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as to God, either contingent, or by constraint, but under the free, and soveraign disposition, which is every way worthy of a most wise disposer, and almighty worker;
as to God, either contingent, or by constraint, but under the free, and sovereign disposition, which is every Way worthy of a most wise disposer, and almighty worker;
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hence mockers, as S. Peter observes, are prone to ask, Where is Gods cause, where the promise of his coming? Where are his prophesies, what he would do for the good in mercy,
hence mockers, as S. Peter observes, Are prove to ask, Where is God's cause, where the promise of his coming? Where Are his prophecies, what he would do for the good in mercy,
without right understanding the heart cannot be good; since the pregnant inventions of men in all times, especially in ours, have found out many Causes,
without right understanding the heart cannot be good; since the pregnant Inventions of men in all times, especially in ours, have found out many Causes,
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and every one is cryed up for Gods. The first foundationstone to be laid in this building is to know what the true Cause of God is, of which every one boasts,
and every one is cried up for God's The First Foundation stone to be laid in this building is to know what the true Cause of God is, of which every one boasts,
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2. It is true, according to Scriptural verity, which is revealed in the holy Word of God, fixed and infallible, not depending on uncertainties, which are sceptical, conjectural, and opinionative; much less upon fantastical and enthusiastical notions, according to the fancies, dreams,
2. It is true, according to Scriptural verity, which is revealed in the holy Word of God, fixed and infallible, not depending on uncertainties, which Are sceptical, conjectural, and opinionative; much less upon fantastical and enthusiastical notions, according to the fancies, dreams,
Gods Cause is never to be carried on by fictions or lyes, by fables or legends, which are but mans devises and the Devils stratagems, as impertinent to advance Gods Cause,
God's Cause is never to be carried on by fictions or lies, by fables or legends, which Are but men devises and the Devils stratagems, as impertinent to advance God's Cause,
and outward veneration. 2. Our selves in chastity and sobriety. 3. Others, in justice, humanity and charity, in all things that are morally and evangelically commanded us as men and as Christians, in civil and religious societies.
and outward veneration. 2. Our selves in chastity and sobriety. 3. Others, in Justice, humanity and charity, in all things that Are morally and evangelically commanded us as men and as Christians, in civil and religious societies.
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as to its main ends and proportions, confined to the love of God and our neighbor, uniform in all moral, spiritual and essential forms of righteousness and true holiness, however it hath had some different dispensations as to outward forms,
as to its main ends and proportions, confined to the love of God and our neighbour, uniform in all moral, spiritual and essential forms of righteousness and true holiness, however it hath had Some different dispensations as to outward forms,
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and in one true faith once delivered to the Saints, Jude 2. 5. It is a constant Cause, not any admitting variations, as to the main end, means and measures of it:
and in one true faith once Delivered to the Saints, U^de 2. 5. It is a constant Cause, not any admitting variations, as to the main end, means and measures of it:
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change of circumstances, customs and ceremonies in Religion, which like leaves grow up and fall with time, is nothing to the body and life of the tree, which is still the same,
change of Circumstances, customs and ceremonies in Religion, which like leaves grow up and fallen with time, is nothing to the body and life of the tree, which is still the same,
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but the substance of it ariseth from an eternal fountain of divine Wisdom, Power and goodness, carrying on all things to the infinite ocean of Gods glory;
but the substance of it arises from an Eternal fountain of divine Wisdom, Power and Goodness, carrying on all things to the infinite Ocean of God's glory;
6. It is every way causa amplissima, nobilissima & augustissima, the most noble and ample cause, containing in it the greatest concernments of Men, Angels and God himself, yea it is accurate in the least things, essentially belonging to it;
6. It is every Way causa amplissima, nobilissima & augustissima, the most noble and ample cause, containing in it the greatest concernments of Men, Angels and God himself, yea it is accurate in the least things, essentially belonging to it;
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as having nothing indeed small in it• nature ▪ yea and aggrandising all things, even circumstantial, which it contains in its large circumference of piety, charity and decency;
as having nothing indeed small in it• nature ▪ yea and aggrandising all things, even circumstantial, which it contains in its large circumference of piety, charity and decency;
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yet its name and honor is not to be fixed or confined to, much less inscribed on every partial and covenanting pretention, every small Ceremony, outward circumstances,
yet its name and honour is not to be fixed or confined to, much less inscribed on every partial and covenanting pretention, every small Ceremony, outward Circumstances,
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or doubt, or deny, or differ without danger of salvation, as to any unbelief or immorality, with which weak Christians must not be perplexed nor entertained.
or doubt, or deny, or differ without danger of salvation, as to any unbelief or immorality, with which weak Christians must not be perplexed nor entertained.
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In these, many times prejudices and presumptions of men do much mistake and run on the fallacy of Non causa pro causa; crying things up or down, either for or against the cause of God (just as they interpret Prophesies in Scripture) according to their own presumptions and passions, which like Optick glasses, do multiply or magnifie them in their fancies, agreeable to their factions and interests;
In these, many times prejudices and presumptions of men do much mistake and run on the fallacy of Non causa Pro causa; crying things up or down, either for or against the cause of God (just as they interpret prophecies in Scripture) according to their own presumptions and passion, which like Optic glasses, do multiply or magnify them in their fancies, agreeable to their factions and interests;
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wherein once engaged, they may have such a pride, obstinacy and ambition as affects to do and suffer much for their cause, as they truly call it, which is not Gods, but their own;
wherein once engaged, they may have such a pride, obstinacy and ambition as affects to do and suffer much for their cause, as they truly call it, which is not God's, but their own;
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Mens private and petty causes, like the small by as of a bowl, do too often seek to over sway the great Cause of the great God, which consists NONLATINALPHABET, not in meats and drinks, or any minute business and observation,
Men's private and Petty Causes, like the small by as of a bowl, do too often seek to over sway the great Cause of the great God, which consists, not in Meats and drinks, or any minute business and observation,
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but in Righteousness, Truth, Peace and Holiness. Outward ceremonies of Religion, are but at sring ▪ or lace, or pins, or cloathes to the body or being of a man ▪ ornamental, not essential; accidental and occasional, not substantial and necessary; they may be changed without detriment, according to that wisdom, liberty, charity and order which becomes the Church of Christ and the Cause of God;
but in Righteousness, Truth, Peace and Holiness. Outward ceremonies of Religion, Are but At sring ▪ or lace, or pins, or clothes to the body or being of a man ▪ ornamental, not essential; accidental and occasional, not substantial and necessary; they may be changed without detriment, according to that Wisdom, liberty, charity and order which becomes the Church of christ and the Cause of God;
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The Cause of God, as to the majesty of its verity, morality and charity, hath in some ages suffered much eclipse, as to its true lustre and grandeure, by these films or clouds, these motes or mists which have risen in men eyes, otherways not bad or blind.
The Cause of God, as to the majesty of its verity, morality and charity, hath in Some ages suffered much eclipse, as to its true lustre and grandeur, by these films or Clouds, these motes or mists which have risen in men eyes, otherways not bad or blind.
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and so long held in the cobwebs of ceremonious controversies, which reach no further than the ski••• and suburbs, that is, the circumstantials of Religion; yet from these sparks (good God) how great fires have been kindled and continued in this Church? As of old in that one dispute, which was so eagerly in the Church, about the time of celebrating Easter; whether the fourteenth day of the moneth,
and so long held in the cobwebs of ceremonious controversies, which reach no further than the ski••• and suburbs, that is, the circumstantials of Religion; yet from these sparks (good God) how great fires have been kindled and continued in this Church? As of old in that one dispute, which was so eagerly in the Church, about the time of celebrating Easter; whither the fourteenth day of the Monn,
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as the Easter Churches used, or on the next Lords Day after: Holy Polycarp Bishop of Smyrna, when he came to Rome, conformed to the custom of that Church, in the first Century:
as the Easter Churches used, or on the next lords Day After: Holy Polycarp Bishop of Smyrna, when he Come to Room, conformed to the custom of that Church, in the First Century:
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Certainly it had been happy as for all Christian Churches, so for England, if we had on all sides more minded the great things of Gods Cause, and less troubled our selves about the nails and hairs of Religion;
Certainly it had been happy as for all Christian Churches, so for England, if we had on all sides more minded the great things of God's Cause, and less troubled our selves about the nails and hairs of Religion;
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7. Yet the cause of God is Causa ordinata NONLATINALPHABET, very regular and orderly in all its motions, full of harmony and beauty, abhorring any ways that are preposterous, desultory, violent, uncomely, disorderly, tumultuary, confused:
7. Yet the cause of God is Causa Ordinary, very regular and orderly in all its motions, full of harmony and beauty, abhorring any ways that Are preposterous, desultory, violent, uncomely, disorderly, tumultuary, confused:
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It needs none of these devillish engines to carry on the Cause of him, who is the God of order, decency and peace, not of division, confusion and contention.
It needs none of these devilish Engines to carry on the Cause of him, who is the God of order, decency and peace, not of division, confusion and contention.
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Extravagant and excentric• spirits easily lose the Cause of God, while they follow it in a preposterous & wrong way, as men may easily miss the centre of the circle, who lay their rule in the least degree awry from the diameter;
Extravagant and excentric• spirits Easily loose the Cause of God, while they follow it in a preposterous & wrong Way, as men may Easily miss the centre of the circle, who lay their Rule in the least degree awry from the diameter;
Not fire, and earthquakes and whirlwinds, but the still voyce and calm spiri• do best bring forth and set up by meekness of wisdom the true Cause of God, and Christ, and the Church;
Not fire, and earthquakes and whirlwinds, but the still voice and Cam spiri• do best bring forth and Set up by meekness of Wisdom the true Cause of God, and christ, and the Church;
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especially as to the concerns of Religion: Nor may that cause of civil Justice which some pretend to, be promoted by any unjust and illegal ways, of tumult, sedition, and rebellion;
especially as to the concerns of Religion: Nor may that cause of civil justice which Some pretend to, be promoted by any unjust and illegal ways, of tumult, sedition, and rebellion;
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these mar all, and instead of repairing or purging the Temple, with Josiah, Ezra, Josedeck and the blessed Jesus, they set both Church and State, Temple and City on fire,
these mar all, and instead of repairing or purging the Temple, with Josiah, Ezra, Josedeck and the blessed jesus, they Set both Church and State, Temple and city on fire,
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Other novel popular and politick pretensions, as to outward providences, prosperities, successes, multitudes, prevalencies of brutal and irregular power, vulgar flatteries, and factious adherencies;
Other novel popular and politic pretensions, as to outward providences, Prosperities, Successes, Multitudes, prevalencies of brutal and irregular power, Vulgar flatteries, and factious adherencies;
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1. The Sun-shine of ordinary providence and success, of prosperity and power, may fall upon Causes that are evil and unjust, no less then on the just and good. Mahomet hath had great and long successions of successive power to assert his cause, and multitudes do follow even that Beast as well as the Lamb or the Messiah: Outward prosperity is the idol of fools, who care not how little the Cause of God prosper and prevail in their souls,
1. The Sunshine of ordinary providence and success, of Prosperity and power, may fallen upon Causes that Are evil and unjust, no less then on the just and good. Mahomet hath had great and long successions of successive power to assert his cause, and Multitudes do follow even that Beast as well as the Lamb or the Messiah: Outward Prosperity is the idol of Fools, who care not how little the Cause of God prosper and prevail in their Souls,
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2. As for the decoys of personal gifts and endowments, of zeal and seeming or real severities in some things. King Saul had (as his height) so his heats above other Jews, against the Gibeonites and Witches; so Jehu had his zeal against the house of Ahab and Baal; Paul once breathed threatnings against the way of Christ, with equal ignorance, imperiousness and confidence;
2. As for the decoys of personal Gifts and endowments, of zeal and seeming or real severities in Some things. King Saul had (as his height) so his heats above other jews, against the Gibeonites and Witches; so Jehu had his zeal against the house of Ahab and Baal; Paul once breathed threatenings against the Way of christ, with equal ignorance, imperiousness and confidence;
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Origen and Tertullian had their excellent abilities, which Vincentius Liri ▪ •ensis calls ( Magnae tentationes magnorum ingeniorum ) their temptations to extravagancies;
Origen and Tertullian had their excellent abilities, which Vincentius Liri ▪ •ensis calls (Great temptations magnorum ingeniorum) their temptations to extravagancies;
so the most pu•id Friars, and politick Monks, had their forged miracles, and forced celibacies, set off with great austerities, to cover over their fedities.
so the most pu•id Friars, and politic Monks, had their forged Miracles, and forced celibacies, Set off with great austerities, to cover over their fedities.
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as was the Arrian perfidy; which seemed so zealous for the unity of the Deity, that they sought to overthrow the sacred Trinity, and the grand foundation of the Christian Faith, honor and comfort, the NONLATINALPHABET, the Word made flesh, the Theanthropy,
as was the Arrian perfidy; which seemed so zealous for the unity of the Deity, that they sought to overthrow the sacred Trinity, and the grand Foundation of the Christian Faith, honour and Comfort, the, the Word made Flesh, the Theanthropy,
Their disputes, as St. Cyrill tells us, were not more sophistical and perverse, then specious and plausible, insomuch that the pest infested in a few years the most part of the Christian world, both in Court, Cities, and Countries;
Their disputes, as Saint Cyril tells us, were not more sophistical and perverse, then specious and plausible, insomuch that the pest infested in a few Years the most part of the Christian world, both in Court, Cities, and Countries;
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which was (as St. Jerom says) amazed to see it self in a short time so be witched with the Arrian enchantments; which set up a new Saviour and another Gospel then was primitively beleived in all Churches.
which was (as Saint Jerome Says) amazed to see it self in a short time so be witched with the Arrian enchantments; which Set up a new Saviour and Another Gospel then was primitively believed in all Churches.
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And the Pelagians so stickled for the power and liberty of mans will, that they derogated from Gods grace and glory, as St. Augustine speaks. 8. Causa crucisixi, saepius crucisixa;
And the Pelagians so stickled for the power and liberty of men will, that they derogated from God's grace and glory, as Saint Augustine speaks. 8. Causa crucisixi, Saepius crucisixa;
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Tis certain the Cause of God was then purest as to faith and manners, when it was (like gold in the furnace and fiery trial) under the first ten persecutions, which lasted, with some lucid intervals, three hundred years. In vain do those that seem high zealots for the Cause of God, dream and speak big of houses, and lands, and liberties,
This certain the Cause of God was then Purest as to faith and manners, when it was (like gold in the furnace and fiery trial) under the First ten persecutions, which lasted, with Some lucid intervals, three hundred Years. In vain do those that seem high zealots for the Cause of God, dream and speak big of houses, and Lands, and Liberties,
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The honor, riches, crowns and comforts of true Christians are figs, and grapes, and olives that are not to be gathered from the bryars and thorns of the present world; in which, whoever will live godly, must expect, and patiently suffer, but not deserve, persecution. A good Cause must not think it strange to finde bad entertainment on earth, where it is a pilgrim and stranger: Times are seldom so good,
The honour, riches, crowns and comforts of true Christians Are figs, and grapes, and Olive that Are not to be gathered from the briars and thorns of the present world; in which, whoever will live godly, must expect, and patiently suffer, but not deserve, persecution. A good Cause must not think it strange to find bad entertainment on earth, where it is a pilgrim and stranger: Times Are seldom so good,
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however the policies and lusts of men, their pride, licentiousness, covetousness and ambition may seem to flatter it so far as suits with their present interests;
however the policies and Lustiest of men, their pride, licentiousness, covetousness and ambition may seem to flatter it so Far as suits with their present interests;
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Whereas the Cause of God is a self denying cause, as to all ungodliness and worldly lusts; teaching us to live contentedly, righteously, soberly and godly in all things. §.
Whereas the Cause of God is a self denying cause, as to all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest; teaching us to live contentedly, righteously, soberly and godly in all things. §.
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or they with it, then the fine feathers in fools caps argue them to have wit or wisdom in their heads; coppar may be thus stamped and guilded, which will not endure the fiery trial as true gold will; and such is the Cause of God, ever pure,
or they with it, then the fine Feathers in Fools caps argue them to have wit or Wisdom in their Heads; coppar may be thus stamped and Guilded, which will not endure the fiery trial as true gold will; and such is the Cause of God, ever pure,
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It is as the tree of life in the Pardise of God; the root of it is the Truth of God in his word the sap is holiness or true sanctity, the leaf is charity without dissimulation, the rinde or bark is order and good discipline in the Church;
It is as the tree of life in the Paradise of God; the root of it is the Truth of God in his word the sap is holiness or true sanctity, the leaf is charity without dissimulation, the rind or bark is order and good discipline in the Church;
Having shewed the general tokens or marks of Gods Cause, I now proceed by way of Induction and instance to set forth the particulars in which it consists.
Having showed the general tokens or marks of God's Cause, I now proceed by Way of Induction and instance to Set forth the particulars in which it consists.
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1. The grand Cause of God is his own glory; this is the first mover, great conservator, and last consummator of all things, which the divine Wisdom contrives,
1. The grand Cause of God is his own glory; this is the First mover, great conservator, and last consummator of all things, which the divine Wisdom contrives,
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For this cause he hath made and manageth all things in heaven and earth, that the glory of his being may appear to men and Angels, who are with all humility, gratitude, adoration, service and admiration, to return the just recognition and praises due to the divine Majesty, for all his essential excellencies, and his gracious emanations: every Attribute and Perfection of God is by them to be owned, with due respect of Faith, Fear, Love, Duty, Adoration and Admiration;
For this cause he hath made and manageth all things in heaven and earth, that the glory of his being may appear to men and Angels, who Are with all humility, gratitude, adoration, service and admiration, to return the just recognition and praises due to the divine Majesty, for all his essential excellencies, and his gracious emanations: every Attribute and Perfection of God is by them to be owned, with due respect of Faith, fear, Love, Duty, Adoration and Admiration;
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thus his Power, Wisdom, Justice, Mercy, Immensity, Eternity, Veracity, Immutability, &c. are to be considered by men and Angels, with suitable affections reflecting from them to God.
thus his Power, Wisdom, justice, Mercy, Immensity, Eternity, Veracity, Immutability, etc. Are to be considered by men and Angels, with suitable affections reflecting from them to God.
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And among Christians the unity of the Divine Nature, together with the Trinity of the sacred Persons or relations, distinguished by the names of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, must be ever owned, celebrated and adored, according to the wonted Doxology,
And among Christians the unity of the Divine Nature, together with the Trinity of the sacred Persons or relations, distinguished by the names of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, must be ever owned, celebrated and adored, according to the wonted Doxology,
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and bring a curse on their souls, families and countries; against presumptuous wicked doers, who are their own gods and worshippers, both self-Idols and self-Idolaters.
and bring a curse on their Souls, families and countries; against presumptuous wicked doers, who Are their own God's and worshippers, both self-Idols and self-Idolaters.
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by the pleas and principles of right Reason, by the sensible beauty, order, harmony, proportion, usefulness and constancy of Gods Works in the world;
by the pleasant and principles of right Reason, by the sensible beauty, order, harmony, proportion, usefulness and constancy of God's Works in the world;
by his signal providences in judgement or mercy; by his preservation of the Scriptures and the Church with true Religion; by the predictions fulfilled;
by his signal providences in judgement or mercy; by his preservation of the Scriptures and the Church with true Religion; by the predictions fulfilled;
and lastly by the terrors, convictions and presages of mens consciences, which are that NONLATINALPHABET, the little God in our own brests ▪ as Mar. Aurelius calls it.
and lastly by the terrors, convictions and presages of men's Consciences, which Are that, the little God in our own breasts ▪ as Mar. Aurelius calls it.
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he that doth not obediently beleive the testimony of Prophets and Apostles, of Miracles and Angels, of Martyrs and Confessors, of the Church Catholick and an enlightned conscience, in this great Cause of the Messias, even the crucified Jesus, is under peremptory condemnation, while such. §.
he that does not obediently believe the testimony of prophets and Apostles, of Miracles and Angels, of Martyrs and Confessors, of the Church Catholic and an enlightened conscience, in this great Cause of the Messias, even the Crucified jesus, is under peremptory condemnation, while such. §.
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Of this great and mysterious Cause, God gave the world an account of old, under types, figures, sacrifices and many ceremonies, as shadows and resemblances under the Law;
Of this great and mysterious Cause, God gave the world an account of old, under types, figures, Sacrifices and many ceremonies, as shadows and resemblances under the Law;
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and the work such sinners have to do, which is to repent and beleive in him, whom the Father hath sent; who so beleiveth not, makes God a lyar, and is already condemned, to which must be added to compleat the cause of the sacred Trinity, the belief and adoration of the Holy Ghost as God;
and the work such Sinners have to do, which is to Repent and believe in him, whom the Father hath sent; who so Believeth not, makes God a liar, and is already condemned, to which must be added to complete the cause of the sacred Trinity, the belief and adoration of the Holy Ghost as God;
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The Cause of God, extends to the true Church of God, as an holy corporation or society of such as do truely believe inwardly, or outwardly, and profess with Order and Charity, the word, worship and service of the true God, with our Lord Jesus,
The Cause of God, extends to the true Church of God, as an holy corporation or society of such as do truly believe inwardly, or outwardly, and profess with Order and Charity, the word, worship and service of the true God, with our Lord jesus,
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and the blessed Spirit, according to the rule of the Scripture. •. God owns himself in Jesus Christ, as the Father, friend, head and Husband of the Church;
and the blessed Spirit, according to the Rule of the Scripture. •. God owns himself in jesus christ, as the Father, friend, head and Husband of the Church;
God is concerned, that the foundation of his Church, which is Scripture, (written by the Prophets and Apostles ) be preserved free from Apocryphal additions, Fabulous traditions, Humane inventions ▪ and Phanatick inspirations.
God is concerned, that the Foundation of his Church, which is Scripture, (written by the prophets and Apostles) be preserved free from Apocryphal additions, Fabulous traditions, Humane Inventions ▪ and Fanatic inspirations.
That the Ministers of it by Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons, as to its Authority, Order and supports, be maintained, agreeable to the primitive pattern instituted by Christ, in the Twelve Apostles and the Seventy Disciples, with their attendants in holy offices;
That the Ministers of it by Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons, as to its authority, Order and supports, be maintained, agreeable to the primitive pattern instituted by christ, in the Twelve Apostles and the Seventy Disciples, with their attendants in holy Offices;
and they that defraud or rob, divide and destroy the Church and Ministry of Christ, are Robbers of God, Sacrilegious Felons, from the blessed Son of God, who is Heir of all,
and they that defraud or rob, divide and destroy the Church and Ministry of christ, Are Robbers of God, Sacrilegious Felons, from the blessed Son of God, who is Heir of all,
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or added to in point of duty and necessity, beyond the stamp and inscription of Divine institution, and that Catholick practice or use of them, which was ever owned by the Church;
or added to in point of duty and necessity, beyond the stamp and inscription of Divine Institution, and that Catholic practice or use of them, which was ever owned by the Church;
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as well Lay as Clergy; and lastly as to the constant Order and Government of the Church, in its several distributions by many Presbyters, subordinate and assistant to some one paternal,
as well Lay as Clergy; and lastly as to the constant Order and Government of the Church, in its several distributions by many Presbyters, subordinate and assistant to Some one paternal,
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and the Churches consent's, as a primitive Catholick custom, the veracity and antiquity of which is asserted by the Churches testimony, both as to all Histories,
and the Churches consent's, as a primitive Catholic custom, the veracity and antiquity of which is asserted by the Churches testimony, both as to all Histories,
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or Independency, both which are novel ties, of yesterday, and so cannot be Gods Cause, which is verissi••a & antiquissima, as old as it is true and good. §.
or Independency, both which Are novel ties, of yesterday, and so cannot be God's Cause, which is verissi••a & antiquissima, as old as it is true and good. §.
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The Cause of Gods Church, as to its Honour, Order, Fidelity, support•, rule and government, is so far Gods Cause, as he hath made his Church the Pillar and ground of truth,
The Cause of God's Church, as to its Honour, Order, Fidis, support•, Rule and government, is so Far God's Cause, as he hath made his Church the Pillar and ground of truth,
and as himself is the God of Order and Polity, yea• and the Churches cause is Gods as to that prudential liberty and variety, which his wisdome hath granted and indulged to it in the several parts or distributions of it, under the Gospel,
and as himself is the God of Order and Polity, yea• and the Churches cause is God's as to that prudential liberty and variety, which his Wisdom hath granted and indulged to it in the several parts or distributions of it, under the Gospel,
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as to the circumstantial or ceremonial rites of Religion, incident or annexed to the outward decency of worship and profession, in several ages and places,
as to the circumstantial or ceremonial Rites of Religion, incident or annexed to the outward decency of worship and profession, in several ages and places,
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and so unjust scandals, and thereby raising uncharitable separations, these are injurious to the God of peace, and the Prince of peace; Nostrum laceratur in arbore corpus:
and so unjust scandals, and thereby raising uncharitable separations, these Are injurious to the God of peace, and the Prince of peace; Nostrum laceratur in arbore corpus:
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Therefore all the Methods of Ecclesiastical Polity, which were used in primitive times, by which to keep the Catholick Church in an holy unity, and brotherly correspondency, by Bishops, Arch-Bishops, Primates, Metropolitans, and Patriarchs, yea and in latter ages when Christians were multiplied, by Arch-Deacons, Suffragans or Chorepiscopacy, (i. e.) rural Deans, and the like, were so far from being Antichristian projects and evil policies, that they were the Counsels and results of Christs spirit,
Therefore all the Methods of Ecclesiastical Polity, which were used in primitive times, by which to keep the Catholic Church in an holy unity, and brotherly correspondency, by Bishops, Arch-Bishops, Primates, Metropolis, and Patriarchs, yea and in latter ages when Christians were multiplied, by Arch-Deacons, Suffragans or Chorepiscopacy, (i. e.) rural Deans, and the like, were so Far from being Antichristian projects and evil policies, that they were the Counsels and results of Christ Spirit,
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For if all things of piety or prudence, must be abolished with the policy or superstition, (if man lists to abuse them) we shall leave very little to true Religion;
For if all things of piety or prudence, must be abolished with the policy or Superstition, (if man lists to abuse them) we shall leave very little to true Religion;
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yet are they no way capable to destroy or deprave the true principles or practices of Christian wisdom, much less of Divine and Apostolick institution, either binding and perpetual,
yet Are they not Way capable to destroy or deprave the true principles or practices of Christian Wisdom, much less of Divine and Apostolic Institution, either binding and perpetual,
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and NONLATINALPHABET, the lover and preserver of men, in the way of civil societies, the Hings or Axis, and popular points of which, are Justice commutative and distributive, private and publique;
and, the lover and preserver of men, in the Way of civil societies, the Hings or Axis, and popular points of which, Are justice commutative and distributive, private and public;
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and by whom, for the equity of retribution, and authority of dispensation, is that custome and law, which is prevalent by publique consent in every Nation ▪ not contrary to the Law of God;
and by whom, for the equity of retribution, and Authority of Dispensation, is that custom and law, which is prevalent by public consent in every nation ▪ not contrary to the Law of God;
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what ever is, done contrary to this, is, in Deiinjuriam, and makes the actors ( reolaesae Majestatis divinae ▪ as well as humanae ) guilty of doing injury to the justice and Majesty, not onely of men but of God, whose are the laws and Polities, the Princes, Kings, and lawful Magistrates of every state, Kingdom and Commonwealth, which are Gods Ordinances, not to be resisted by tumult or armed force, by sedition,
what ever is, done contrary to this, is, in Deiinjuriam, and makes the actors (reolaesae Majestatis Divinae ▪ as well as humanae) guilty of doing injury to the Justice and Majesty, not only of men but of God, whose Are the laws and Polities, the Princes, Kings, and lawful Magistrates of every state, Kingdom and Commonwealth, which Are God's Ordinances, not to be resisted by tumult or armed force, by sedition,
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or Treason, without an high sin, which subjects men to damnation, as Rebels to God, as enemies to the good of their Country, to the duty they ow• to parents,
or Treason, without an high since, which subject's men to damnation, as Rebels to God, as enemies to the good of their Country, to the duty they ow• to Parents,
Hence as the just cause of every man is Gods, who may say with David and others, Psal. 35. 1. Plead my cause, O Lord, &c. Though never so poor, mean and helpless,
Hence as the just cause of every man is God's, who may say with David and Others, Psalm 35. 1. Plead my cause, Oh Lord, etc. Though never so poor, mean and helpless,
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yet their cause must not be despised, or wronged and oppressed. God will avenge the meanest Subjects injuries against the greatest Princes or Potentates:
yet their cause must not be despised, or wronged and oppressed. God will avenge the Meanest Subject's injuries against the greatest Princes or Potentates:
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Certainly that of I have said ye are Gods, and, Thou shall not curse the Gods, or Rulers of thy people, and that of Touch not mine annointed, and do my Prophets no harm. That of Davids tenderness to King Saul, of all good mens subjection in all ages, Jewish and Christian, to their princes, though evil, persecutive and oppressive;
Certainly that of I have said you Are God's, and, Thou shall not curse the God's, or Rulers of thy people, and that of Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. That of Davids tenderness to King Saul, of all good men's subjection in all ages, Jewish and Christian, to their Princes, though evil, persecutive and oppressive;
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those orders of Christ to give to Cesar the things that are Cesars; and so the Canons of the two great Apostles, S. Peter and S. Paul. to obey, to be subject, by all means in all things, actively or passively, to Kings and all in authority, by whose safety the whole state is safe,
those order of christ to give to Cesar the things that Are Caesars; and so the Canonas of the two great Apostles, S. Peter and S. Paul. to obey, to be Subject, by all means in all things, actively or passively, to Kings and all in Authority, by whose safety the Whole state is safe,
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Those divine Oracles besides the Catholick constant and eminent practice of the primitive Christians (the best commentary on Scripture) when they wanted not numbers and armes,
Those divine Oracles beside the Catholic constant and eminent practice of the primitive Christians (the best commentary on Scripture) when they wanted not numbers and arms,
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as Tertullian and others tell us, yet they never used other weapons then patience, prayers and tears, petitions and Apologies to the persecuting Princes;
as Tertullian and Others tell us, yet they never used other weapons then patience, Prayers and tears, petitions and Apologies to the persecuting Princes;
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all those put together do shrewdly evince, that those men are no friends to, or assertors of the true cause of God, who are not so, of settled laws and Government, of Magistratick power, and civil justice, of which not the will and power of man, but the Law of God in general, and the particular Laws, customs, and constitution of every Nation and Polity, are Arbitrators and Judges; What ever • done or taught by Prince or People, contrary to these, under any splendid form,
all those put together do shrewdly evince, that those men Are no Friends to, or assertors of the true cause of God, who Are not so, of settled laws and Government, of Magistratick power, and civil Justice, of which not the will and power of man, but the Law of God in general, and the particular Laws, customs, and constitution of every nation and Polity, Are Arbitrators and Judges; What ever • done or taught by Prince or People, contrary to these, under any splendid from,
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and novel names of Arbitrary prerogative, or popular liberty, or high Justice, is the highest Injustice, and done with an high hand ( in Dei contumeliam ) in affront to Gods Ordinances, and of Law, Order, Peace and Government for the good of mankind. §.
and novel names of Arbitrary prerogative, or popular liberty, or high justice, is the highest Injustice, and done with an high hand (in Dei contumeliam) in affront to God's Ordinances, and of Law, Order, Peace and Government for the good of mankind. §.
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and loose principles of natural liberty, or I know not what necessity, after once by publique consent, they are limited and confined to the inclosures of laws and rules of obedience, either active or passive; To which God and mans Laws, oblige all men;
and lose principles of natural liberty, or I know not what necessity, After once by public consent, they Are limited and confined to the enclosures of laws and rules of Obedience, either active or passive; To which God and men Laws, oblige all men;
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All true Christians will rest either content or patient, being never so concerned in any worldly momentary business, as to sin upon the account of either getting or preserving it:
All true Christians will rest either content or patient, being never so concerned in any worldly momentary business, as to sin upon the account of either getting or preserving it:
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They have enough while they can in Righteousness and peaceful ways possess their own soul in good consciences, which enjoy God and Christ, and the holy Spirit.
They have enough while they can in Righteousness and peaceful ways possess their own soul in good Consciences, which enjoy God and christ, and the holy Spirit.
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Christians must be very insatiable, not to be content with such society and liberty, which will not suffer them to want what is necessary for life and godliness.
Christians must be very insatiable, not to be content with such society and liberty, which will not suffer them to want what is necessary for life and godliness.
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After the cause of publique Justice and peace, which are a branch of Gods cause, every private mans cause as to sin and grace, vice and virtue, good or evil, trouble or comfort, is Gods,
After the cause of public justice and peace, which Are a branch of God's cause, every private men cause as to since and grace, vice and virtue, good or evil, trouble or Comfort, is God's,
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so far as they are on Gods side and take his part against the evil of World, Flesh, and Devil; his word and spirit will plead for them, against Satan accusing, and conscience condemning:
so Far as they Are on God's side and take his part against the evil of World, Flesh, and devil; his word and Spirit will plead for them, against Satan accusing, and conscience condemning:
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and promiseth to protect them, if they trust in him, as he threatens their oppressors and despisers, that he will plead their cause against them, Pro. 22. 23.
and promises to Pact them, if they trust in him, as he threatens their Oppressors's and despisers, that he will plead their cause against them, Pro 22. 23.
they may not be wronged or robbed because they are wicked or Idolaters; God pleads the cause of Nebuchadnezzer, though an heathen, a persecutor and oppressor, against King Zedekiah; because of the Oath and Covenant, which was in Gods name passed between them;
they may not be wronged or robbed Because they Are wicked or Idolaters; God pleads the cause of Nebuchadnezzar, though an heathen, a persecutor and oppressor, against King Zedekiah; Because of the Oath and Covenant, which was in God's name passed between them;
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So he did that of Amurath that great Turk against Ladislaus a Christian King of Hungary, when he violated the accord sworn between them, having from the Pope a dispensation for his perjury, which God never gives in lawful Oaths, as he never obligeth to or by unlawful ones.
So he did that of Amurath that great Turk against Ladislaus a Christian King of Hungary, when he violated the accord sworn between them, having from the Pope a Dispensation for his perjury, which God never gives in lawful Oaths, as he never obliges to or by unlawful ones.
it is a damnable divillish and Antichristian Doctrine, that to them (much more to Christians) no faith is to be kept, that they have no civil right to any thing:
it is a damnable divillish and Antichristian Doctrine, that to them (much more to Christians) no faith is to be kept, that they have no civil right to any thing:
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God hath given the earth to the children of men as such, in natural and civil successions, not as to his Children and Saints, by grace and Regeneration; God hath better things in store for them in Heaven, which who so believes, will never by fraud or force,
God hath given the earth to the children of men as such, in natural and civil successions, not as to his Children and Saints, by grace and Regeneration; God hath better things in store for them in Heaven, which who so believes, will never by fraud or force,
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and so by way of sin and in justice, seek to shark and scramble for these earthly things, which God gives as a portion and reward sometimes to wicked men,
and so by Way of since and in Justice, seek to shark and scramble for these earthly things, which God gives as a portion and reward sometime to wicked men,
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The abusing of them to sin, riot, luxury, cruelty, is the Gods dishonour, as if he made them for no better use and ends. Veneranda est, non erubescenda natura, as Tertullian speaks, God is to be reverenced in all his works, and not reproached;
The abusing of them to since, riot, luxury, cruelty, is the God's dishonour, as if he made them for no better use and ends. Veneranda est, non erubescenda Nature, as Tertullian speaks, God is to be reverenced in all his works, and not reproached;
The not owning God in them, not blessing him for them, and not serving him by them, makes the users of them impleadable at Gods Bar and Tribunal; Redde ratioonem, Redde deprosium;
Thee not owning God in them, not blessing him for them, and not serving him by them, makes the users of them impleadable At God's Bar and Tribunal; Red ratioonem, Red deprosium;
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if abused, or not used as lent us by him, who is Lord Paramount in chief above all, of whom we have and hold all things in Frank Almoinage, as so many Almes or Beadsmen, Tenants at will,
if abused, or not used as lent us by him, who is Lord Paramount in chief above all, of whom we have and hold all things in Frank Almoinage, as so many Alms or Beadsmen, Tenants At will,
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It will be eternally inculcated upon wicked men, with repeated torments, not onely as to their injustice to God and man, ( discite•justitiam moniti, & netemnite divos ) but as to that which was said to the rich fool, whose are all those good things now, whose will they be when thy soul is taken from thee? enjoying neither thy self,
It will be eternally inculcated upon wicked men, with repeated torments, not only as to their injustice to God and man, (discite•justitiam moniti, & netemnite divos) but as to that which was said to the rich fool, whose Are all those good things now, whose will they be when thy soul is taken from thee? enjoying neither thy self,
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The second General Quere I proposed, was, 1. How the cause of God comes to stand in need of his pleading. 2. And why the Lord in his providence permits it to come to come to such lapses, low ebbs and distresses?
The second General Quere I proposed, was, 1. How the cause of God comes to stand in need of his pleading. 2. And why the Lord in his providence permits it to come to come to such lapses, low ebbs and Distresses?
1. If we consider that cause of God which is on foot in all the world among all Nations, according to what of God and his glory is made known to them by the works of his power, wisdom, bounty and providence; also by those innate and self-demonstrating principles of right reason, which remain in mens hearts,
1. If we Consider that cause of God which is on foot in all the world among all nations, according to what of God and his glory is made known to them by the works of his power, Wisdom, bounty and providence; also by those innate and self-demonstrating principles of right reason, which remain in men's hearts,
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as the measures of Justice, rules of chastity, sobriety, veracity, humanity, and the impulses to some religion, that is, agnition and reverence of the Divine Majesty; even this common cause of God in nature, may stand in need of his special pleading, by the great degeneration of people,
as the measures of justice, rules of chastity, sobriety, veracity, humanity, and the impulses to Some Religion, that is, agnition and Reverence of the Divine Majesty; even this Common cause of God in nature, may stand in need of his special pleading, by the great degeneration of people,
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when they have generally corrupted their ways, so that they are turned beasts, monsters, devils in pride, lust, oppression and cruelty in contempt of all true Religion, in professed and practised Atheism, and its giantly consequences, prostituting all things to debauchery and villany. §.
when they have generally corrupted their ways, so that they Are turned beasts, monsters, Devils in pride, lust, oppression and cruelty in contempt of all true Religion, in professed and practised Atheism, and its giantly consequences, prostituting all things to debauchery and villainy. §.
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and Nations, by war and famine, or plagues, or inundations, or fires or earthquakes, that the remnant may learn to fear God, and do no more so presumptuously.
and nations, by war and famine, or plagues, or inundations, or fires or earthquakes, that the remnant may Learn to Fear God, and do no more so presumptuously.
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So when the Old world had polluted it self in all sensual fedities, and Cyclopick villanies, God rinsed the earth with a flood, and washed the whole race of mankind, like dung, from the face of the earth, except eight persons, one righteous Noah, and his seven relations; God makes even Heathens and Idolaters as he did the Athenians to acknowledge there is (NONLATINALPHABET) an unknown God, who is too hard for all their Idols;
So when the Old world had polluted it self in all sensual fedities, and Cyclopic villainies, God rinsed the earth with a flood, and washed the Whole raze of mankind, like dung, from the face of the earth, except eight Persons, one righteous Noah, and his seven relations; God makes even heathens and Idolaters as he did the Athenians to acknowledge there is () an unknown God, who is too hard for all their Idols;
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Thus Gods cause was driven to a necessity of some judicial and extraordinary pleading against those proud and presumptuous builders of Babel, who fancied to ascend (NONLATINALPHABET) above the reach of a future flood, forgetting that God had not only Seas and waters to bring upon them from the great deep,
Thus God's cause was driven to a necessity of Some judicial and extraordinary pleading against those proud and presumptuous Builders of Babel, who fancied to ascend () above the reach of a future flood, forgetting that God had not only Seas and waters to bring upon them from the great deep,
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but thunderbolts also and fire from above to cast upon them, as he did upon Sodom and those other Cities who burning with unnatural lusts (the effect of high feeding and idleness) were made the fuel of everlasting flames.
but thunderbolts also and fire from above to cast upon them, as he did upon Sodom and those other Cities who burning with unnatural Lustiest (the Effect of high feeding and idleness) were made the fuel of everlasting flames.
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So when the sins of the Canaanitish Nations were ripe, and their measure full, God brings in the sickle of the Israelites swords; a Nation which ▪ of all in the world they would not have feared or suspected, having lately been under hard bondage in Egypt, and their spirits so infinitely cowed, that being Six hundred thousand fighting men, they durst not make head against their accustomed Masters, the Egyptians;
So when the Sins of the Canaanitish nations were ripe, and their measure full, God brings in the fickle of the Israelites swords; a nation which ▪ of all in the world they would not have feared or suspected, having lately been under hard bondage in Egypt, and their spirits so infinitely cowed, that being Six hundred thousand fighting men, they durst not make head against their accustomed Masters, the egyptians;
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So in humane histories, we shall still finde such remarkable instances of Gods Justice, making Nations punish one the other, by dashing them against each other, by bringing some desolating judgements upon them, that mankind might still preserve some fear of the Divine Majesty. §.
So in humane histories, we shall still find such remarkable instances of God's justice, making nations Punish one the other, by dashing them against each other, by bringing Some desolating Judgments upon them, that mankind might still preserve Some Fear of the Divine Majesty. §.
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Thus he brings the Median and Persian power under Cyrus and Darius to hew down the great tree of the Babylonian pride and Monarchy, when Balshazzars saoriledge grew so impudent,
Thus he brings the Median and Persian power under Cyrus and Darius to hew down the great tree of the Babylonian pride and Monarchy, when Balshazzars saoriledge grew so impudent,
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After this, when the Persian Monarchy was dissolved to excessive luxury and tyranny under the last Darius, God brings the Grecian sword by the conduct and valour of Alexander the Great, to mow down those Eastern Nations by thousands and ten thousands,
After this, when the Persian Monarchy was dissolved to excessive luxury and tyranny under the last Darius, God brings the Grecian sword by the conduct and valour of Alexander the Great, to mow down those Eastern nations by thousands and ten thousands,
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When the Greoian Princes which set up for themselves, in their seveSTARTITALICS ral shares of that Macedonian Empire, in Persia, in Egypt, in the lesser Asia, and in Greece, when these were debased to all vile affections and actions, against the principles of their own Philosophy and Divinity (to which they pretended.)
When the Greoian Princes which Set up for themselves, in their seveSTARTITALICS Rat shares of that Macedonian Empire, in Persiam, in Egypt, in the lesser Asia, and in Greece, when these were debased to all vile affections and actions, against the principles of their own Philosophy and Divinity (to which they pretended.)
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Then did the Lord stir up the fourth Beast, the Roman Empire, with Iron Feet and Teeth, to tear, devour and trample, all the others power and glory, their riches and dominions.
Then did the Lord stir up the fourth Beast, the Roman Empire, with Iron Feet and Teeth, to tear, devour and trample, all the Others power and glory, their riches and Dominions.
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As all private judgements are Gods pleading against single persons; so Epidemick miseries, do proclaim some publique indignities and extraordinary injuries offered to the Divine Majesty, contrary to those principles of reason justice and Religion, which were known among them;
As all private Judgments Are God's pleading against single Persons; so Epidemic misery's, do proclaim Some public indignities and extraordinary injuries offered to the Divine Majesty, contrary to those principles of reason Justice and Religion, which were known among them;
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their very light being turned into darkness, and the bounty of God, to all manner of wickedness; when his blessings to them had in vain been witness of his goodness to them, he comes as a swift witness in storms and tempests of desolation, against them, which none could withstand, or escape;
their very Light being turned into darkness, and the bounty of God, to all manner of wickedness; when his blessings to them had in vain been witness of his Goodness to them, he comes as a swift witness in storms and tempests of desolation, against them, which none could withstand, or escape;
1. By open enemies, persecuting, opposing, and many times utterly oppressing the Church of God, as Vultures or Eagles seising on Pigeons, or as Lions, Bears and Wolves, on Lambs and Sheep.
1. By open enemies, persecuting, opposing, and many times utterly oppressing the Church of God, as Vultures or Eagles seizing on Pigeons, or as Lions, Bears and Wolves, on Lambs and Sheep.
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So when the Church of God grew from a family, to the Nation of the Jews, and were owned by God as his peculiar people and concern above all the world, all the world was generally against them,
So when the Church of God grew from a family, to the nation of the jews, and were owned by God as his peculiar people and concern above all the world, all the world was generally against them,
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as well as of their burthens; there was none to plead their cause, but God, who did it at last to purpose, with an high hand, and outstretched arm, confuting Pharaohs Pride and obstinacy (with the Egyptian Gods ) in the red Sea;
as well as of their burdens; there was none to plead their cause, but God, who did it At last to purpose, with an high hand, and outstretched arm, confuting Pharaohs Pride and obstinacy (with the Egyptian God's) in the read Sea;
as a Lilly among Thorns? there was Gebal, and Ammon, and Ameleck, the Philistines and they of Tyre, the Assyrian, Arabian, Egyptian, all were against them;
as a Lily among Thorns? there was Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, the philistines and they of Tyre, the assyrian, Arabian, Egyptian, all were against them;
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Thus the wild Bore sometimes with power, other while the subtil Foxes, of Mungril Jews, and half Idolaters, with fly insinuations, sought to pull down and waste the peace, honour, plenty, safety, and Religion of the Jews.
Thus the wild Boar sometime with power, other while the subtle Foxes, of Mongrel jews, and half Idolaters, with fly insinuations, sought to pull down and waste the peace, honour, plenty, safety, and Religion of the jews.
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Thus the Heathens raged, and their Princes set themselves against the Lord and his cause, fulfilled that first prophecy of an irreconcileable enmity between the Serpent and the seed of the Woman;
Thus the heathens raged, and their Princes Set themselves against the Lord and his cause, fulfilled that First prophecy of an Irreconcilable enmity between the Serpent and the seed of the Woman;
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All the gods and Demons, all the Oracles and Priests, all the Poets and Prophets, all the Orators & Historians, all the great Princes and valiant Soldiers, and subtil Polititians all the Wise men and Philosophers, set themselves to despise, to reproach, to oppress,
All the God's and Demons, all the Oracles and Priests, all the Poets and prophets, all the Orators & Historians, all the great Princes and valiant Soldiers, and subtle Politicians all the Wise men and Philosophers, Set themselves to despise, to reproach, to oppress,
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Afterwards when the blossoms of Judaick ceremonies fell off, and in the fulness of time the ripe fruit of Messias came into the world, in spirit and in truth, that all Nations might worship the true God aright, in every place, without confinement, I need not tell you (who are not ignorant of Scriptural,
Afterwards when the blossoms of Judaic ceremonies fell off, and in the fullness of time the ripe fruit of Messias Come into the world, in Spirit and in truth, that all nations might worship the true God aright, in every place, without confinement, I need not tell you (who Are not ignorant of Scriptural,
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and Ecclesiastical Histories ) how from Herods malice and subtilty, seeking to destroy Christ in his cradle, and satiating his defeated malice (like a worrying Wolf,
and Ecclesiastical Histories) how from Herods malice and subtlety, seeking to destroy christ in his cradle, and satiating his defeated malice (like a worrying Wolf,
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or raging Bear, with the massacring of so many innocent children (who were ever esteemed by the antient Church, as Infant-Martyrs, suffering in Christs stead,
or raging Bear, with the massacring of so many innocent children (who were ever esteemed by the ancient Church, as Infant-Martyrs, suffering in Christ stead,
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until Constantine the Great 's days of refreshing and rest for a season) the true Church and cause of God was never out of the furnace of tribulation, martyrdoms, fears, afflictions, and dayly deaths:
until Constantine the Great is days of refreshing and rest for a season) the true Church and cause of God was never out of the furnace of tribulation, martyrdoms, fears, afflictions, and daily death's:
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but there wanted not those, as Decius and others, who envied Christians their numerous, cheerful and speedy Martyrdoms, of which they were so ambitious. §.
but there wanted not those, as Decius and Others, who envied Christians their numerous, cheerful and speedy Martyrdoms, of which they were so ambitious. §.
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Nothing was more wonted in the mouths of the people, than, what they clamored against, Polycarp, (a primitive Bishop of Smyrna in S. Johns days) Tolle Atheos, away with these Atheists, and Christiani ad Leones; Christians were thought such beasts, that they were onely fit to fight with, and to feed Beast;
Nothing was more wonted in the mouths of the people, than, what they clamoured against, Polycarp, (a primitive Bishop of Smyrna in S. Johns days) Take Atheos, away with these Atheists, and Christians and Leones; Christians were Thought such beasts, that they were only fit to fight with, and to feed Beast;
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Yea nomen, crimen, (as Tertullian observes) men were so mad against them, and gnashed on them, as the Jews against S. Stephen, that they would not examine their cause or crime, thinking it accusation enough, that they owned themselves Christians. §.
Yea Nome, crimen, (as Tertullian observes) men were so mad against them, and gnashed on them, as the jews against S. Stephen, that they would not examine their cause or crime, thinking it accusation enough, that they owned themselves Christians. §.
Dioclesian makes such havock (as Decumanus fluctus ) after others, that he not onely cut up the harvest, but raked the gleaning of Christians in all the Roman Empire (even so far as here in England, where S. Albanus and others were Martyred) that he gloried and triumphed, and set up Trophies for the extirpation of the Christian superstition.
Diocletian makes such havoc (as Decumanus Fluctus) After Others, that he not only Cut up the harvest, but raked the gleaning of Christians in all the Roman Empire (even so Far as Here in England, where S. Albanus and Others were Martyred) that he gloried and triumphed, and Set up Trophies for the extirpation of the Christian Superstition.
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The Oratories and Temples, or Churches all demolished, or put to prophane uses; the Christian people condemned to the Mettals, Islands, Prisons, Limekills, Racks, Gibbets, and Fires.
The Oratories and Temples, or Churches all demolished, or put to profane uses; the Christian people condemned to the Metals, Islands, Prisons, Limekills, Racks, Gibbets, and Fires.
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for the first three hundred years, under Heatheninsh Persecutors, and the oppositions of Philosophy, or science falsely so called, which yet afterward came to naught,
for the First three hundred Years, under Heatheninsh Persecutors, and the oppositions of Philosophy, or science falsely so called, which yet afterwards Come to nought,
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Thirdly, After the Church had some rest in Constantines time, by the suppression of Heathenish fury, and Idolatrous folly; yet was the cause of God not without its following conflicts, by reason of Hypocrites, Hereticks, Schismaticks, false Apostles, Hucksters of religion, deceitful workers, Wolves in sheeps cloathing, who delighted to divide and destroy, to shake foundations,
Thirdly, After the Church had Some rest in Constantines time, by the suppression of Heathenish fury, and Idolatrous folly; yet was the cause of God not without its following conflicts, by reason of Hypocrites, Heretics, Schismatics, false Apostles, Hucksters of Religion, deceitful workers, Wolves in Sheep clothing, who delighted to divide and destroy, to shake foundations,
or dividing the unity, or defacing the uniformity, or destroying the authority, or confounding that order and subordination which Christ and his Apostles left in the Church of Christ;
or dividing the unity, or defacing the uniformity, or destroying the Authority, or confounding that order and subordination which christ and his Apostles left in the Church of christ;
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and raking the kennels of old errors, seek to fill the English world with such odious, noysom and unsavory spectacles both of opinions and practices. §.
and raking the kennels of old errors, seek to fill the English world with such odious, noisome and unsavoury spectacles both of opinions and practices. §.
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Who that is learned can be ignorant of the prevalent numbers and powers of the Novatians, Arrians and Donatists; what petulancy and cruelty they used against the Orthodox Cause, challenging the Cause and Church of God wholly and only to themselves;
Who that is learned can be ignorant of the prevalent numbers and Powers of the Novatians, Arians and Donatists; what petulancy and cruelty they used against the Orthodox Cause, challenging the Cause and Church of God wholly and only to themselves;
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what despite they had against St. Cyprian, Athanasius, St. Cyril, St. Hilary, St. Augustine, Optatus and others, that opposed, routed and confounded their contumacious impudence? Thus was the Cause of Christ one whole age or century,
what despite they had against Saint Cyprian, Athanasius, Saint Cyril, Saint Hilary, Saint Augustine, Optatus and Others, that opposed, routed and confounded their contumacious impudence? Thus was the Cause of christ one Whole age or century,
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like Noahs Ark, floating in a deluge of Arrian perfidy and persecution, to its own grief and astonishment, till God took the matter into his own hand, and pleading the Cause of Jesus Christ,
like Noahs Ark, floating in a deluge of Arrian perfidy and persecution, to its own grief and astonishment, till God took the matter into his own hand, and pleading the Cause of jesus christ,
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for the inundation of the Goths and Vandals, the Huns and Heruls, the Gauls and Daci, seemed no other but the fountains of the great deep, broke up to wash away with humane blood the blasphemies, with which the Christian world was then polluted, against the glory and honor of the Son and Spirit of the blessed God;
for the inundation of the Gothis and Vandals, the Huns and Heruls, the Gauls and Daci, seemed no other but the fountains of the great deep, broke up to wash away with humane blood the Blasphemies, with which the Christian world was then polluted, against the glory and honour of the Son and Spirit of the blessed God;
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Fourthly, The Cause of God may need his special pleading, by reason of the great corruption of manners, which like weeds grow in the garden of God, or as tares in the field of the Church, which was first sown with good seed.
Fourthly, The Cause of God may need his special pleading, by reason of the great corruption of manners, which like weeds grow in the garden of God, or as tares in the field of the Church, which was First sown with good seed.
Thus as Eusebius, Salvian, Suspitius-Severus and othes observe, Christian Religion suffered more by the evil lives of Christians, then by the malice of persecutors, or Hereticks; men that had sound heads as to doctrine and Faith,
Thus as Eusebius, Salvian, Suspitius-Severus and Oaths observe, Christian Religion suffered more by the evil lives of Christians, then by the malice of persecutors, or Heretics; men that had found Heads as to Doctrine and Faith,
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This contagion sometimes seised Pastors and Flocks, by idleness, pride, luxury, vain pomps, and superfluous ceremonies, by secular policies, uncharitable actions, and scandalous practices, so far as made the Cause of God, and the name Christ to be blasphemed and abhorred by many;
This contagion sometime seized Pastors and Flocks, by idleness, pride, luxury, vain pomps, and superfluous ceremonies, by secular policies, uncharitable actions, and scandalous practices, so Far as made the Cause of God, and the name christ to be blasphemed and abhorred by many;
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in which religion was made up for the most part with Images and Pictures, with beads and latin prayers, with repeated Pater nosters and Ave Maries; which people understood not, nor the Priests many times;
in which Religion was made up for the most part with Images and Pictures, with beads and latin Prayers, with repeated Pater noster's and Have Mary's; which people understood not, nor the Priests many times;
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and vain janglings, which like heaps of chaff had buried the good wheat of Gods floor, and the glory of divine institutions, to make way for Monastick superstitions, Idolatrous adorations,
and vain janglings, which like heaps of chaff had buried the good wheat of God's floor, and the glory of divine institutions, to make Way for Monastic superstitions, Idolatrous adorations,
when they had so cheap pardons for those extravagancies and impurities, in which many lived, under the vail of celibacy, but far enough from pure, unspotted, and unviolated virginity. §.
when they had so cheap Pardons for those extravagancies and Impurities, in which many lived, under the Vail of celibacy, but Far enough from pure, unspotted, and unviolated virginity. §.
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To this Augean stable was the Church of Christ and Cause of God brought, by the depravedness of Christian manners, by the rust and moss of superstition,
To this Augean stable was the Church of christ and Cause of God brought, by the depravedness of Christian manners, by the rust and moss of Superstition,
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An hundred grievances, were at once complained of, many confessed, some for very shame reformed by even those of the Roman party, who with infinite blood-shed in former ages, fought (under the Notion of holy Wars ) not only against Turks, Jews, and Sarazens, but against good, at least tolerable Christians, who might have their errors and fayling in some things,
an hundred grievances, were At once complained of, many confessed, Some for very shame reformed by even those of the Roman party, who with infinite bloodshed in former ages, fought (under the Notion of holy Wars) not only against Turks, jews, and Sarazens, but against good, At least tolerable Christians, who might have their errors and failing in Some things,
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who eat up those, poor Christians, as bread, and turned their cruel Croisadoes to crucifie their brethren, breaking their fast sometimes with 20000. of the poor Albigenses, Lugdunenses, Waldenses, Berengarians, VVicklesites, Hussites, Bohemians and others;
who eat up those, poor Christians, as bred, and turned their cruel Crusadoes to crucify their brothers, breaking their fast sometime with 20000. of the poor Albigenses, Lyonnais, Waldenses, Berengarians, VVicklesites, Hussites, Bohemians and Others;
5. Yea, and at this day (even among the reformed Churches) the purity, simplicity, honesty, charity, modesty, and equanimity of Reformers is so abated and wasted by the pride, animosity, bitterness, sacriledge, rapines, cruelties, ambitions and covetousness among Protestants, besides their endless factions, under pretentions of reformation, immoderations, novellizings. and confusions.
5. Yea, and At this day (even among the reformed Churches) the purity, simplicity, honesty, charity, modesty, and equanimity of Reformers is so abated and wasted by the pride, animosity, bitterness, sacrilege, rapines, cruelties, ambitions and covetousness among Protestants, beside their endless factions, under pretentions of Reformation, immoderations, novellizings. and confusions.
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as in other places and Churches, so in England, which was the greatest beauty, honour, stability, refuge and safety of the reformed Religion ▪ and that cause of Christ which hath been so learned and valiantly pleaded by the Clergy and Layty, the Princes and Parliaments, the Martyrs and professors, reverend Bishops and learned Presbyters, against the Roman Usurpation, Superstition, Sacriledg, and Idolatry, which are (without doubt) so far Antichristian, as they are clearly against the Doctrine, example and institution of Christ, besides the judgment and practice of his primitive Churches. §.
as in other places and Churches, so in England, which was the greatest beauty, honour, stability, refuge and safety of the reformed Religion ▪ and that cause of christ which hath been so learned and valiantly pleaded by the Clergy and Layty, the Princes and Parliaments, the Martyrs and professors, reverend Bishops and learned Presbyters, against the Roman Usurpation, Superstition, Sacrilege, and Idolatry, which Are (without doubt) so Far Antichristian, as they Are clearly against the Doctrine, Exampl and Institution of christ, beside the judgement and practice of his primitive Churches. §.
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unless God arise by some extraordinary way of his providence to plead and assert this his own cause of a just and due reformation, against the factious policies and Fanatick fallacies of unreasonable men, whose (NONLATINALPHABET) immoderations and transports have marred all by their King killing, rapine and sacriledg,
unless God arise by Some extraordinary Way of his providence to plead and assert this his own cause of a just and due Reformation, against the factious policies and Fanatic fallacies of unreasonable men, whose () immoderations and transports have marred all by their King killing, rapine and sacrilege,
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Nor is this the first time that God hath helped this Church and the Reformed Religion at a dead lift; for so it was in Queen Maries days, when the reformed party made conscience not to rebel against their persecuting Soveraigne Princess,
Nor is this the First time that God hath helped this Church and the Reformed Religion At a dead lift; for so it was in Queen Mary's days, when the reformed party made conscience not to rebel against their persecuting Sovereign Princess,
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when her persecution was according to her perswasion and conscience, yea they pleaded and asserted her civil rights, committing the cause of their Religion and Reformation to God, with their loyal souls and consciences in well doing and patience:
when her persecution was according to her persuasion and conscience, yea they pleaded and asserted her civil rights, committing the cause of their Religion and Reformation to God, with their loyal Souls and Consciences in well doing and patience:
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There did God arise in his due time, and do his own works in his own way, to the great honour of the reformed Religion, which had first the crowns of so many Martyrdoms on its head, without the least spot of civil Tumults, Wars, Seditions, or Rebellions, on the hearts or hands of the reforming Clergy, and reformed people. §.
There did God arise in his due time, and do his own works in his own Way, to the great honour of the reformed Religion, which had First the crowns of so many Martyrdoms on its head, without the least spot of civil Tumults, Wars, Seditions, or Rebellions, on the hearts or hands of the reforming Clergy, and reformed people. §.
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By which preposterous methods of latter years, mightily cryed up and carryed on by some men in order to reformation of Religion, not onely Religion is become retrograde many degrees,
By which preposterous methods of latter Years, mightily cried up and carried on by Some men in order to Reformation of Religion, not only Religion is become retrograde many Degrees,
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as the measures of their Doctrine and deeds, are very excentrick and wide, as to the wonted ▪ centre of Gods glory, the circumference of Scripture truth,
as the measures of their Doctrine and Deeds, Are very eccentric and wide, as to the wonted ▪ centre of God's glory, the circumference of Scripture truth,
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while these are so far at distance and separated from each other, that either verity and charity, patience and subjection, truth and peace are wanting in the ways of Christians.
while these Are so Far At distance and separated from each other, that either verity and charity, patience and subjection, truth and peace Are wanting in the ways of Christians.
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Why God so wise, so potent, so good, s gracious, so compassionate and so vigilant for his own Cause, that is his Glory and great Name (which is so much bound up in his Churches welfare) yet suffers it many times so far to run to lapse, seeming ruine and despair in the eyes of the world, in the triumphs of his enemies,
Why God so wise, so potent, so good, s gracious, so compassionate and so vigilant for his own Cause, that is his Glory and great Name (which is so much bound up in his Churches welfare) yet suffers it many times so Far to run to lapse, seeming ruin and despair in the eyes of the world, in the Triumphos of his enemies,
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if they be let alone unpunished and unrestrained to the very dregs of their malice, what a perfect enmity and hatred they have to God and his Cause, which is his Truth, Word and VVorship, yea every grace,
if they be let alone unpunished and unrestrained to the very dregs of their malice, what a perfect enmity and hatred they have to God and his Cause, which is his Truth, Word and VVorship, yea every grace,
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2. For the trial of his grace in those that are upright in heart, and on Gods side, that their prayers, faith, zeal, patience, perseverance, and Christian courage, together with their love to God,
2. For the trial of his grace in those that Are upright in heart, and on God's side, that their Prayers, faith, zeal, patience, perseverance, and Christian courage, together with their love to God,
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Hence (as St. Paul tells us 1 Cor. 11.) God permits Heresies, and Apostasies, and Schisms, to rise and prevail in the Church, yea and many sinful, at least superstitious corruptions in doctrine and manners;
Hence (as Saint Paul tells us 1 Cor. 11.) God permits Heresies, and Apostasies, and Schisms, to rise and prevail in the Church, yea and many sinful, At least superstitious corruptions in Doctrine and manners;
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that by such trials the sounder sort may be approved, who in the hour of temptation persevere without shipwrack of faith or good conscience, either in their judgement or conversation, which is still such as becomes the Gospel of Christ.
that by such trials the sounder sort may be approved, who in the hour of temptation persevere without shipwreck of faith or good conscience, either in their judgement or Conversation, which is still such as becomes the Gospel of christ.
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3. God permits these lapses and oppressions of Religion, to punish by penal induration and blindness the obstinate and presumptuous sinners, who gratifie their immoralities and lusts, by their errors and Apostacies, letting them alone to add sin to sin, and to fill up the measure of their iniquity.
3. God permits these lapses and oppressions of Religion, to Punish by penal induration and blindness the obstinate and presumptuous Sinners, who gratify their immoralities and Lustiest, by their errors and Apostasies, letting them alone to add since to since, and to fill up the measure of their iniquity.
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Hence they are given up to strong delusions, to believe fables, and speak lyes in hypocrisie, because they with-held the truth in unrighteousness, and loved the darkness of sottish superstition and confusion, more then the truth and power, purity and order of Religion.
Hence they Are given up to strong delusions, to believe fables, and speak lies in hypocrisy, Because they withheld the truth in unrighteousness, and loved the darkness of sottish Superstition and confusion, more then the truth and power, purity and order of Religion.
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4. The Cause of God is many times under great depressions, that by such fiery trials God may purge away the dross of such as are for the main sincerely good;
4. The Cause of God is many times under great depressions, that by such fiery trials God may purge away the dross of such as Are for the main sincerely good;
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and a better life, by a nearer conformity to Christ in his cross, that they may not think the greatest reward of Christian piety to be had in this world, that they may embrace ( nudum Christum & crucifixum ) Christ with the cross as well as with the crown.
and a better life, by a nearer conformity to christ in his cross, that they may not think the greatest reward of Christian piety to be had in this world, that they may embrace (Nudum Christ & crucifixum) christ with the cross as well as with the crown.
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5. Lastly, It is magnum praejudicium futuri judicii; an evident token of after judgement and future recompences, which shall reward the patience and perseverance of the godly, with a crown of glory,
5. Lastly, It is magnum praejudicium Future Judicii; an evident token of After judgement and future recompenses, which shall reward the patience and perseverance of the godly, with a crown of glory,
and the wicked after all their prosperous oppressions with the fruit of their own ways, by the impressions of divine Justice, in the ballancing of eternity.
and the wicked After all their prosperous oppressions with the fruit of their own ways, by the impressions of divine justice, in the balancing of eternity.
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as in Cain (those surda fulmina & secreta fulgura ) those silent thunders, and unseen lightnings, which make them self-arraigned, accused, convinced, judged and condemned in interiori tribunali, at the bar or tribunal of their own brests,
as in Cain (those surda Thunderbolts & secreta Fulgura) those silent Thunders, and unseen lightnings, which make them self-arraigned, accused, convinced, judged and condemned in interiori tribunali, At the bar or tribunal of their own breasts,
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as were Josephs brethren when they came into trouble, and were more afraid then hurt; yet guilty consciences are afraid of a leafs shaking, and their own shadow:
as were Josephs brothers when they Come into trouble, and were more afraid then hurt; yet guilty Consciences Are afraid of a leafs shaking, and their own shadow:
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they are as a restless sea, not only foaming out their rage and fury against God, but filling and fowling themselves with mire and dirt; Prima est haec ultio;
they Are as a restless sea, not only foaming out their rage and fury against God, but filling and fowling themselves with mire and dirt; Prima est haec ultio;
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thus the heathens found and owned that the accuser, witness, judge, condemner, and tormentor, which every wicked man had in his own soul, was of all most inexorable and intolerable.
thus the Heathens found and owned that the accuser, witness, judge, condemner, and tormentor, which every wicked man had in his own soul, was of all most inexorable and intolerable.
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Poena autem vehemens, &c. Nocte dieque a suum gestere in pectore testem, yea pestem; that they seem sometime quiet, jolly, merry and secure, it is but as a puddle of fowl water, which stinks the more it stands still,
Poena autem Violent, etc. Nocte dieque a suum gestere in pectore Testimony, yea Pestem; that they seem sometime quiet, jolly, merry and secure, it is but as a puddle of fowl water, which stinks the more it Stands still,
or by the evil of temptations, buffetted and tossed as St. Paul in a long and dismal storm, that we see no light; there the promises and Spirit of God pleads for us, crying and making intercession with us, commanding us to lay hold on his strength; God furnisheth us with strong reason, bidding us plead with him,
or by the evil of temptations, buffeted and tossed as Saint Paul in a long and dismal storm, that we see no Light; there the promises and Spirit of God pleads for us, crying and making Intercession with us, commanding us to lay hold on his strength; God furnisheth us with strong reason, bidding us plead with him,
He then puts us in mind of Christs merits, who is our righteousness, of Gods free gift, of pardoning sin for his own sake, of the Law fulfilled, of the no condemnation to them that are in Christ, of his not quenching the smoaking flax, or breaking the bruised reed; These and the like are Gods gracious pleadings in us and for us,
He then puts us in mind of Christ merits, who is our righteousness, of God's free gift, of pardoning since for his own sake, of the Law fulfilled, of the no condemnation to them that Are in christ, of his not quenching the smoking flax, or breaking the Bruised reed; These and the like Are God's gracious pleadings in us and for us,
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as a Judge that turns Advocate for a modest and penitent prisoner. God stops the mouth of the great accuser the Devil; Christ answers for us all doubts and objections, all debts and indictments;
as a Judge that turns Advocate for a modest and penitent prisoner. God stops the Mouth of the great accuser the devil; christ answers for us all doubts and objections, all debts and indictments;
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3. God pleads his Cause many times in foro seculi, by the visible instances of his special power and providence, which makes all men to see there is a God that judgeth the world, who is neither deaf nor dumb, neither negligent nor impotent, only patient and long-suffering toward his adversaries, that they might see they had space of repentance. Here, the pleadings of God,
3. God pleads his Cause many times in foro Seculi, by the visible instances of his special power and providence, which makes all men to see there is a God that Judgeth the world, who is neither deaf nor dumb, neither negligent nor impotent, only patient and long-suffering towards his Adversaries, that they might see they had Molle of Repentance. Here, the pleadings of God,
when he ariseth terribly to judge the world, and to ease him of his adversaries, and to plead the cause of his oppressed Church, are most worthy of the divine majesty: For
when he arises terribly to judge the world, and to ease him of his Adversaries, and to plead the cause of his oppressed Church, Are most worthy of the divine majesty: For
Gods Cause like Moses his serpent devours all those Enchanters and Magicians. 5. They are impartial, without respect of persons, great or strong, rich or noble, wise or foolish, few or many:
God's Cause like Moses his serpent devours all those Enchanter's and Magicians. 5. They Are impartial, without respect of Persons, great or strong, rich or noble, wise or foolish, few or many:
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God sometimes so pleads it, as to pour contempt even upon Princes; to pull down the mighty from their seats, to confound their counsels, to break the arm of their strength, to lop off all their branches, yea to stub up their roots, as to their posterity and renown, which was done against Nebuchadnezzar, Haman, Balshazzar, and Judas.
God sometime so pleads it, as to pour contempt even upon Princes; to pull down the mighty from their seats, to confound their Counsels, to break the arm of their strength, to lop off all their branches, yea to stub up their roots, as to their posterity and renown, which was done against Nebuchadnezzar, Haman, belshazzar, and Judas.
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so against Senacherib and his hoast, sending a destroying Angel to confute in one night his bl•sphemous insolency, by slaying the greatest part and flower of his Army, sending him away with shame, which was followed with the parricide of his two sons, who slew him;
so against Sennacherib and his host, sending a destroying Angel to confute in one night his bl•sphemous insolency, by slaying the greatest part and flower of his Army, sending him away with shame, which was followed with the Parricide of his two Sons, who slew him;
So against Korah and his mutinous complices, God wrought a new way of burying them alive, Numb. 16. 33. So against the pride of Herod, whose popular diety was confuted by worms, Act. 12. 23. Sometimes God fills his enemies with Pannick terrors, and makes them sheath their swords in their own bowels, to become executioners of his vengeance;
So against Korah and his mutinous accomplices, God wrought a new Way of burying them alive, Numb. 16. 33. So against the pride of Herod, whose popular diety was confuted by worms, Act. 12. 23. Sometime God fills his enemies with Panic terrors, and makes them sheath their swords in their own bowels, to become executioners of his vengeance;
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not Families, or Cities, or Nations, or a whole world (as in Noahs days) or the whole race and nature of mankind, as in Adam and Eve, who fell under the curse, with their posterity,
not Families, or Cities, or nations, or a Whole world (as in Noahs days) or the Whole raze and nature of mankind, as in Adam and Eve, who fell under the curse, with their posterity,
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Nay he spared not the rebellious Angels, but cast them out of heaven, into hell fire, from the light of his blessed presence to chains of eternal darkness.
Nay he spared not the rebellious Angels, but cast them out of heaven, into hell fire, from the Light of his blessed presence to chains of Eternal darkness.
Nay God spares not his ovvn servants, People and Church; he pleaded sorely against Davids sin, vvhich argued his despising of God, vvhen he preferred his lust, and caused the enemies of God to blaspheme all religion and grace, by the scandal of his extravagancy;
Nay God spares not his own Servants, People and Church; he pleaded sorely against Davids since, which argued his despising of God, when he preferred his lust, and caused the enemies of God to Blaspheme all Religion and grace, by the scandal of his extravagancy;
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So he pleads against Eli and his sons, even to their untimely death, and the extirpation of that family from the honor of Priesthood: So against King Uzziah, for his sacrilegious intruding on the Preists office. So against King Saul for his rebellion, which was us witchcraft. So against King Solomon vvhen his wisdom left him, or he left it,
So he pleads against Eli and his Sons, even to their untimely death, and the extirpation of that family from the honour of Priesthood: So against King Uzziah, for his sacrilegious intruding on the Priests office. So against King Saul for his rebellion, which was us witchcraft. So against King Solomon when his Wisdom left him, or he left it,
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and Servants, the Prophets whom they slew, by cutting them short, by pulling dovvn, and abasing the crown of their glory, by giving their adversaries dominion over them to destroy them, to burn their Cities and Temple, to desolate their Land, to lead them into captivity,
and Servants, the prophets whom they slew, by cutting them short, by pulling down, and abasing the crown of their glory, by giving their Adversaries dominion over them to destroy them, to burn their Cities and Temple, to desolate their Land, to led them into captivity,
Thus did he oft plead the controversies he had with that Church and people, that City and Sanctuary, which was called by his own name, with whom at last he reckoned for all the blood of the Prophets,
Thus did he oft plead the controversies he had with that Church and people, that city and Sanctuary, which was called by his own name, with whom At last he reckoned for all the blood of the prophets,
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and that of the Messias too, which filled up the cup of Gods wrath against them, to an utter desolation, which hath held now for near sixteen hundred years.
and that of the Messias too, which filled up the cup of God's wrath against them, to an utter desolation, which hath held now for near sixteen hundred Years.
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In like sort did the Spirit of God plead his Cause against the famous seven Churches in Asia, and their Angels or Bishops, of which we read in the second and third chapters of the Revelations, reproving and threatning them sorely, both Fathers and children, Bishops and Presbyters, Pastors and people, except they did repent.
In like sort did the Spirit of God plead his Cause against the famous seven Churches in Asia, and their Angels or Bishops, of which we read in the second and third Chapters of the Revelations, reproving and threatening them sorely, both Father's and children, Bishops and Presbyters, Pastors and people, except they did Repent.
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So against all the Greek and Eastern Christian Churches, whose heresies, luxuries, schisms, ambitions and hypocrisies have at this day put them under the Mahometan bondage and tyranny, that they have scarce now a name to live as Christians or Churches. §.
So against all the Greek and Eastern Christian Churches, whose heresies, luxuries, schisms, ambitions and Hypocrisies have At this day put them under the Mahometan bondage and tyranny, that they have scarce now a name to live as Christians or Churches. §.
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Nor was God wanting to plead his Cause by many terrible judgements against the depraved state of these Western Churches, when overgrown with Image-Saints, and Angels-worship; with Tyranny and superstition, with covetousness and ambition, with sottery and debauchery, even from the Popes or cheif Bishops chair, to the Princes, and Peers, and Clergie,
Nor was God wanting to plead his Cause by many terrible Judgments against the depraved state of these Western Churches, when overgrown with Image-Saints, and Angels-worship; with Tyranny and Superstition, with covetousness and ambition, with sottery and debauchery, even from the Popes or chief Bishops chair, to the Princes, and Peers, and Clergy,
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and Gentry, and people of all sorts, how were they tossed too and fro in the sactions of Gnelphs and Gibelins, wasted in the holy Wars, as they called them;
and Gentry, and people of all sorts, how were they tossed too and from in the sanctions of Gnelphs and Gibelins, wasted in the holy Wars, as they called them;
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Lastly, God sometimes pleads his Cause (and gives evident token it is his) by an unexpected way, even by suffering it to fall into fiery trials, and many temptations;
Lastly, God sometime pleads his Cause (and gives evident token it is his) by an unexpected Way, even by suffering it to fallen into fiery trials, and many temptations;
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not as offended with his Church, but as giving the world experience of the mighty power of his grace, and the eminent faith, courage, patience and constancy of his servants, who love not their lives to the death;
not as offended with his Church, but as giving the world experience of the mighty power of his grace, and the eminent faith, courage, patience and constancy of his Servants, who love not their lives to the death;
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but can set all the loss and dung of this world at stake for Christs sake: So the primitive Martyrs and Confessors, Apostles and others glorified God; So many Bishops, Presbyters, Virgins young and old, filled the world with admiration of that cause, for which they were so resolved and undaunted, that their pious perseverance (as Justin Martyr and others tell us), with their (NONLATINALPHABET) pertinacy,
but can Set all the loss and dung of this world At stake for Christ sake: So the primitive Martyrs and Confessors, Apostles and Others glorified God; So many Bishops, Presbyters, Virgins young and old, filled the world with admiration of that cause, for which they were so resolved and undaunted, that their pious perseverance (as Justin Martyr and Others tell us), with their () pertinacy,
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whom he stirs up to protect, to favour, to speak comfortably to his Sion, that his warfare is finished, that the days of refreshing are come; such were some good or tollerable Kings among the Jews, Asa, Uzziah, Hezekiah and Iosiah; such was Constantine the Great, and some other following Emperors, that were Christian and orthodox too.
whom he stirs up to Pact, to favour, to speak comfortably to his Sion, that his warfare is finished, that the days of refreshing Are come; such were Some good or tolerable Kings among the jews, Asa, Uzziah, Hezekiah and Josiah; such was Constantine the Great, and Some other following Emperor's, that were Christian and orthodox too.
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So since the Reformation, God hath given (specally in these British Churches) Kings and Queens to be Nursing Fathers and mothers to true Religion, Defenders of the true Faith, and the Professors of it, who had long ere this been martyred and burned, butchered or massacred, blown up and extirpated as Hereticks,
So since the Reformation, God hath given (specally in these Brit Churches) Kings and Queen's to be Nursing Fathers and mother's to true Religion, Defenders of the true Faith, and the Professors of it, who had long ere this been martyred and burned, butchered or massacred, blown up and extirpated as Heretics,
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I pray God we have not sinned away our defence and glory, making breaches upon the banks of our Laws, Government and Religion, so wide as will let in at last that over-flowing scourge again upon us, under the names of Liberty, Toleration, and Super-reformation.
I pray God we have not sinned away our defence and glory, making Breaches upon the banks of our Laws, Government and Religion, so wide as will let in At last that overflowing scourge again upon us, under the names of Liberty, Toleration, and Super-reformation.
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such of old were Irenaeus, Origen, Tertullian, Cyprian, Clemens, the Cyrils, the Basils, Chrysostom, Epiphanius, the Gregories, the great Athanasius, St. Augustine, St. Jerom, St. Hilary, Optatus, Prosper and others, during the heat of heathenish, and heretical or schismatical persecution;
such of old were Irnaeus, Origen, Tertullian, Cyprian, Clemens, the Cyril's, the Basil's, Chrysostom, Epiphanius, the Gregories, the great Athanasius, Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome, Saint Hilary, Optatus, Prosper and Others, during the heat of Heathenish, and heretical or Schismatical persecution;
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And this not singly onely, but socially, junctis viribus; in Councils or Synods, which were Ecclesiastical Parliaments, either greater or lesser, in several Diocesses or Provinces, or National or Oecumenical of all the Christian world, by their Pastors and Representatives; these did mightily plead the cause of Christ, against heretical novelties, and schismatical partialities; these kept the faith and peace of the true Church intire;
And this not singly only, but socially, junctis viribus; in Councils or Synods, which were Ecclesiastical Parliaments, either greater or lesser, in several Dioceses or Provinces, or National or Ecumenical of all the Christian world, by their Pastors and Representatives; these did mightily plead the cause of christ, against heretical novelties, and Schismatical Partialities; these kept the faith and peace of the true Church entire;
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the Church professing Christ. Thus the famous Council of Nice, so pleaded the cause of Christs Divinity, that they crushed the Arrian Serpent in the egg, and gave that cockatrice its deadly wound, which it never recovered,
the Church professing christ. Thus the famous Council of Nicaenae, so pleaded the cause of Christ Divinity, that they crushed the Arrian Serpent in the egg, and gave that cockatrice its deadly wound, which it never recovered,
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So the Council of Constantinople pleaded the cause of the Holy Ghost, against the cavils of Macedonius: So the Council of Ephesus pleaded the unity of Christs Person, God and Man against Nestorius: And the Council of Chalcedon the distinction of his Natures, against Eutyches his confoundiug of them;
So the Council of Constantinople pleaded the cause of the Holy Ghost, against the cavils of Macedonius: So the Council of Ephesus pleaded the unity of Christ Person, God and Man against Nestorius: And the Council of Chalcedon the distinction of his Nature's, against Eutyches his confoundiug of them;
so in other cases, as the cause of God and his Church required, Councils were soveraign Physitians, and applied excellent cordials, till they came to be servile to the private causes, lusts, power and interests of men,
so in other cases, as the cause of God and his Church required, Councils were sovereign Physicians, and applied excellent cordials, till they Come to be servile to the private Causes, Lustiest, power and interests of men,
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yet there were not wanting some that did still plead the cause of God as his witnesses, against the Apostacies, extravagancies and luxuries of the Romish tyranny and pride.
yet there were not wanting Some that did still plead the cause of God as his Witnesses, against the Apostasies, extravagancies and luxuries of the Romish tyranny and pride.
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Yea when God arose mightily to shake this Western world, and to rack us off from our Monastick and Roman lees, who can sufficiently muster up the armies of Worthies, both abroad and at home, of reverend Bishops, and other learned Divines, who have either stood in the gap with their arms,
Yea when God arose mightily to shake this Western world, and to rack us off from our Monastic and Roman lees, who can sufficiently muster up the armies of Worthies, both abroad and At home, of reverend Bishops, and other learned Divines, who have either stood in the gap with their arms,
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or at the bar with their strong arguments, pleading Gods cause by Scripture and antiquity, by learned writings and holy lives, against all oppositions: I will name none,
or At the bar with their strong Arguments, pleading God's cause by Scripture and antiquity, by learned writings and holy lives, against all oppositions: I will name none,
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This only I may without envy say, none have exceeded the worthy Bishops, and others of the Reformed Church of England, who were and ever will be in impartial judgements esteemed among the first therein;
This only I may without envy say, none have exceeded the worthy Bishops, and Others of the Reformed Church of England, who were and ever will be in impartial Judgments esteemed among the First therein;
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and the headmost ranks of Martyrs, Confessors, Reformers, Preachers, Disputers, Writers and Livers, while we were happy to enjoy such Fathers and such Sons of this Church,
and the headmost ranks of Martyrs, Confessors, Reformers, Preachers, Disputers, Writers and Livers, while we were happy to enjoy such Father's and such Sons of this Church,
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as Jewel, Usher, Andrews, Davenant, Morton, Prideaux, Hall, White, Bilson, Babington and others; Also by Hooker, Willet, Sutliff, Rogers and others of the Presbyterian subordination. §.
as Jewel, Usher, Andrews, Davenant, Mortonum, Prideaux, Hall, White, Bilson, Babington and Others; Also by Hooker, Willet, Sutliff, Rogers and Others of the Presbyterian subordination. §.
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but they were such men of might and weight, and of valour and renown, that (with all the grains of allowance ) they far out-weighed all that popular stuff or pomp of either learning or vertue, gifts or graces, Scholarship or Saintship, which ▪ hath swelled their adversaries, rather then filled them, with any real truth, or ingenuom worth, comparable to them:
but they were such men of might and weight, and of valour and renown, that (with all the grains of allowance) they Far outweighed all that popular stuff or pomp of either learning or virtue, Gifts or graces, Scholarship or Saintship, which ▪ hath swelled their Adversaries, rather then filled them, with any real truth, or ingenuom worth, comparable to them:
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And however now (indeed) the Reformed Church and Religion of England doth look like an Army, that hath been so harrased and routed, as it hath lost most of its gallant commanders, which gave life and courage and skill to the whole Protestant party, and the cause of the Reformed Religion;
And however now (indeed) the Reformed Church and Religion of England does look like an Army, that hath been so Harassed and routed, as it hath lost most of its gallant commanders, which gave life and courage and skill to the Whole Protestant party, and the cause of the Reformed Religion;
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Then the great Accuser within and without shall be heard, and sentence given secundum allegata & probata; according to the merit and evidence of mens works:
Then the great Accuser within and without shall be herd, and sentence given secundum allegata & Approved; according to the merit and evidence of men's works:
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For then, as St. Bernard tells Judges, and Juries, and Lawyers, Omnia judicata rejudicabuntur; All judgements and causes shall be reviewed and rejudged. §.
For then, as Saint Bernard tells Judges, and Juries, and Lawyers, Omnia Judicata rejudicabuntur; All Judgments and Causes shall be reviewed and rejudged. §.
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But the consideration of such Instruments, as God is pleased to 〈 ◊ 〉 up to plead his cause in this world, Leads me to the last particular, which is to shew the manner and method ▪ ( legitimi litigandi ) of mans pleading,
But the consideration of such Instruments, as God is pleased to 〈 ◊ 〉 up to plead his cause in this world, Leads me to the last particular, which is to show the manner and method ▪ (legitimi litigandi) of men pleading,
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It is not only the work of God to plead his own cause (as Joash said of Baal, If he be a God, he can and will plead for himself ) But it is the duty of every good Christian that loves God, to be a worker and pleader together with him in Gods cause and way;
It is not only the work of God to plead his own cause (as Joash said of Baal, If he be a God, he can and will plead for himself) But it is the duty of every good Christian that loves God, to be a worker and pleader together with him in God's cause and Way;
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we must be all willing to be retained on Gods side, to be his Advocates and Attorneys, when he calls us to this work, to contest for God against an evil, perverse,
we must be all willing to be retained on God's side, to be his Advocates and Attorneys, when he calls us to this work, to contest for God against an evil, perverse,
True, God by a special Prophet, and a commission from Heaven, confirmed by many miracles, did once put a sword into the Jews hand, to make their way against those Nations, which were declared by Divine Justice worthy to be destroyed. But the Evangelical spirit is not of that temper;
True, God by a special Prophet, and a commission from Heaven, confirmed by many Miracles, did once put a sword into the jews hand, to make their Way against those nations, which were declared by Divine justice worthy to be destroyed. But the Evangelical Spirit is not of that temper;
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They grosly mistake Christs Kingdom, and Gods Cause now, that fancy it is to be pleaded by the Arm of Flesh; by popular furies and forces, by tumults and violences;
They grossly mistake Christ Kingdom, and God's Cause now, that fancy it is to be pleaded by the Arm of Flesh; by popular furies and forces, by tumults and violences;
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Christ had two other swords, of the Word and Spirit, which were enough to do his work; not by Souldiers, but Ministers; not by Colonels and Captains, but hy Bishops and Presbyters.
christ had two other swords, of the Word and Spirit, which were enough to do his work; not by Soldiers, but Ministers; not by Colonels and Captains, but high Bishops and Presbyters.
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The Word of God is able to make us perfect pleaders of his Cause. We must not adde to, nor detract from that NONLATINALPHABET, compleat armour, offensive and defensive:
The Word of God is able to make us perfect pleaders of his Cause. We must not add to, nor detract from that, complete armour, offensive and defensive:
which are many times the dead Flie cast into this precious Oyntment; as Jehu did, whose ambition was the belows and blazoner of his zeal. So they that preached the Gospel out of Envy and ill will, or for filthy lucres sake, to serve their bellies, and not the Lord Jesus;
which Are many times the dead Fly cast into this precious Ointment; as Jehu did, whose ambition was the belows and blazoner of his zeal. So they that preached the Gospel out of Envy and ill will, or for filthy lucres sake, to serve their bellies, and not the Lord jesus;
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not picking and chusing what parts, or points, or duties of it most suit with our fancies, opinions, parties, designs, desires and private interests: We must not so plead for the first table in piety, as to neglect the second in equity and charity: So to contend against superstition in Gods worship,
not picking and choosing what parts, or points, or duties of it most suit with our fancies, opinions, parties, designs, Desires and private interests: We must not so plead for the First table in piety, as to neglect the second in equity and charity: So to contend against Superstition in God's worship,
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or against Adultery, as to acquit Murther; or so cry up Religion or Reformation, as to encourage Rebellion and Sedition: No• may we so inculcate and insist on one duty,
or against Adultery, as to acquit Murder; or so cry up Religion or Reformation, as to encourage Rebellion and Sedition: No• may we so inculcate and insist on one duty,
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as to omit and slight others; to be meer Euchites for prayer, or Acoits for hearing; or (NONLATINALPHABET) Pragmaticks, impertinently and irregularly busie in Church and State,
as to omit and slight Others; to be mere Euchites for prayer, or Acoits for hearing; or () Pragmatics, impertinently and irregularly busy in Church and State,
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as to neglect the Sacraments; or to be so eager in dispute for Truth (even the minores veritates ) as to forget the NONLATINALPHABET) great things of God in which the Kingdoms of the Gospel consists;
as to neglect the Sacraments; or to be so eager in dispute for Truth (even the minores Veritates) as to forget the) great things of God in which the Kingdoms of the Gospel consists;
4. The Cause of God must be pleaded by us, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, holily, justly, and lawfully; according to our place and duty;
4. The Cause of God must be pleaded by us,,, and, holily, justly, and lawfully; according to our place and duty;
Nor (NONLATINALPHABET) violently, rudely, and injuriously: This is the first thing God requires of us, to do justice, and then to shew mercy, and walk humbly with him.
Nor () violently, rudely, and injuriously: This is the First thing God requires of us, to do Justice, and then to show mercy, and walk humbly with him.
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We must not commit Robbery to do Sacrifice; nor lye or oppress, upon Gods account: We must not be so far partial to Gods Cause, as to do evil that good may come thereby;
We must not commit Robbery to do Sacrifice; nor lie or oppress, upon God's account: We must not be so Far partial to God's Cause, as to do evil that good may come thereby;
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this is to turn the staff of Moses into a Serpent: The great care of the Apostles was, to have Mysteries of Religion made good by Moralities. Cardinal Poole well expressed, that those would best understand the eleven first Chapters of the Epistle to the Romans (which are full of high mysteries and disputes) who did most practice the five last, which exhort to holy life;
this is to turn the staff of Moses into a Serpent: The great care of the Apostles was, to have Mysteres of Religion made good by Moralities. Cardinal Poole well expressed, that those would best understand the eleven First Chapters of the Epistle to the Romans (which Are full of high Mysteres and disputes) who did most practice the five last, which exhort to holy life;
We must not violate the good laws of civil Societies, under pretence to exalt the Law of God; nor run Church and State into confusion, to set up Reformation of either in seditious ways.
We must not violate the good laws of civil Societies, under pretence to exalt the Law of God; nor run Church and State into confusion, to Set up Reformation of either in seditious ways.
Gods Cause needs not the Devils engines; either plead it as becomes it, or let it alone. It will support it self, without the rash hand of Uzzah to stay it:
God's Cause needs not the Devils Engines; either plead it as becomes it, or let it alone. It will support it self, without the rash hand of Uzzah to stay it:
5. Gods Cause must be pleaded NONLATINALPHABET, with moderation, discretion, and calmness; so as not to suffer any transports of passion and precipitancy to over sway us, to an (NONLATINALPHABET) excess or indecency: We must not so plead against superstition,
5. God's Cause must be pleaded, with moderation, discretion, and calmness; so as not to suffer any transports of passion and precipitancy to over sway us, to an () excess or indecency: We must not so plead against Superstition,
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as if a Physitian should destroy the body with the disease, purging away the spirits with ill humors, such as their former methods seem to be, who will have no Bishops according to the primitive and Catholique order of the Church, because some Bishops in after times had their fauls and frailties; or no Ministers,
as if a physician should destroy the body with the disease, purging away the spirits with ill humours, such as their former methods seem to be, who will have no Bishops according to the primitive and Catholic order of the Church, Because Some Bishops in After times had their false and frailties; or no Ministers,
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or no Sacraments, because some may be unworthy receivers: These as immoderations and madnesses, become not those, that undertake to plead Gods Cause; It is like theirs who would starve themselves,
or no Sacraments, Because Some may be unworthy Receivers: These as immoderations and Madnesses, become not those, that undertake to plead God's Cause; It is like theirs who would starve themselves,
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it is an ordinary error in men to suffer their pleas to pass from the cause to the persons, and so from the persons to the cause, which transports of envy and anger, arise from the overboyling of mens passions, which wasts their judgments, and make them instead of snuffing dim candles, to put them quite out;
it is an ordinary error in men to suffer their pleasant to pass from the cause to the Persons, and so from the Persons to the cause, which transports of envy and anger, arise from the overboil of men's passion, which wasts their Judgments, and make them instead of snuffing dim Candles, to put them quite out;
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Sixthly, Valiantly and couragiously, NONLATINALPHABET, according to the generosity and magnanimity of a true Christian spirit, which is rather good, then great; or therefore great because good;
Sixthly, Valiantly and courageously,, according to the generosity and magnanimity of a true Christian Spirit, which is rather good, then great; or Therefore great Because good;
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that being listed in Christs spiritual Militia, and having given our names to him, we may put on that spiritual armour, which becomes a Christian in truth, faith, love, zeal, patience, justice, sobriety, sanctity,
that being listed in Christ spiritual Militia, and having given our names to him, we may put on that spiritual armour, which becomes a Christian in truth, faith, love, zeal, patience, Justice, sobriety, sanctity,
and constancy, for these are the solid grounds, and sure guides of a Christians courage in Gods cause; whose sacrifice might not be offered with strange fire,
and constancy, for these Are the solid grounds, and sure guides of a Christians courage in God's cause; whose sacrifice might not be offered with strange fire,
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Seventhly, Gods cause must be pleaded by us NONLATINALPHABET, becoming Christ and Christians, who are persons under the severest restraints of any men, with modesty, gravity, humility, and due respects to our betters and superiors be•itting their place authority, and dignity:
Seventhly, God's cause must be pleaded by us, becoming christ and Christians, who Are Persons under the Severest restraints of any men, with modesty, gravity, humility, and due respects to our betters and superiors be•itting their place Authority, and dignity:
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So the ancient Martyrs and other confessors, (in their Apologies petitions and Remonstrances, as Iustin Martyr, Tertullian and others presented to the Emperors or Senates ) owned them with due honour, and payed that reverence to them which their dignity required,
So the ancient Martyrs and other Confessors, (in their Apologies petitions and Remonstrances, as Justin Martyr, Tertullian and Others presented to the Emperor's or Senates) owned them with due honour, and paid that Reverence to them which their dignity required,
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nor spake evil of dignities, to set a gloss and soyl on their good cause, no not in their greatest agonies, in their NONLATINALPHABET when they were dying,
nor spoke evil of dignities, to Set a gloss and soil on their good cause, no not in their greatest agonies, in their when they were dying,
they did not speak but act great things, and if they could less dispute, they would yet readily dye for that cause, which was delivered to them by the Pillar and ground of Truth, the Church of Christ.
they did not speak but act great things, and if they could less dispute, they would yet readily die for that cause, which was Delivered to them by the Pillar and ground of Truth, the Church of christ.
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Secondly, NONLATINALPHABET Charitative, with charity to all sorts of people, pittying their blindness and barbarity, in meekness of wisdom instructing them,
Secondly, Charitative, with charity to all sorts of people, pitying their blindness and barbarity, in meekness of Wisdom instructing them,
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not behaving themselves as vermin in a trap or wild Buls in a Net, but as Lambs and Sheep of Christs Flock and Mark, who opened not his mouth, save onely to pray for his crucifiers; as also did the first Martyr S. Stephen, whose name imports the comfort and crown of his thus suffering for Christs Cause: not as an evil doer, or an evil speaker, some mens stomacks are so full of Choler, gall and virulency, that they do not plead for Gods cause so much,
not behaving themselves as vermin in a trap or wild Bulls in a Net, but as Lambs and Sheep of Christ Flock and Mark, who opened not his Mouth, save only to pray for his crucifiers; as also did the First Martyr S. Stephen, whose name imports the Comfort and crown of his thus suffering for Christ Cause: not as an evil doer, or an evil speaker, Some men's stomachs Are so full of Choler, Gall and virulency, that they do not plead for God's cause so much,
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All are Beasts and Antichrists, and Satans and Enemys, and fit to be destroyed, that do not comply with the cause they look to set up (together with themselves) by pulling down all that stands in their way. §.
All Are Beasts and Antichrists, and Satan and Enemies, and fit to be destroyed, that do not comply with the cause they look to Set up (together with themselves) by pulling down all that Stands in their Way. §.
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What scurrilous and scandalous Libels, have some men made, like the wast and filthy papers of Martin Marprelate and others of that bran, to wrap up their several causes in;
What scurrilous and scandalous Libels, have Some men made, like the wast and filthy papers of Martin Marprelate and Others of that bran, to wrap up their several Causes in;
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what undecencies, what barbarities, what•edities, whatfuries what menaces, have their Sermons and Prayers abounded with? and so their action ▪ s ▪ by a superfluity of self conceit, passion, pride, arrogancy, envy, desire of revenge,
what Indecencies, what barbarities, what•edities, whatfuries what menaces, have their Sermons and Prayers abounded with? and so their actium ▪ s ▪ by a superfluity of self conceit, passion, pride, arrogance, envy, desire of revenge,
I may truly say with St. Iames, my brethren these things ought not to be so, these are not the methods of Christians pleading their Gods and Saviour• cause, either bitterly to rail like Rabsakeh, or pompously to vapour and flatter like Tertullus, crying up every cause as Gods, that is uppermost, either in power or in popular applause, or vulgar pitty, which are no true Touch-stones of Gods cause, either as to civil Iustice, or true Religion.
I may truly say with Saint James, my brothers these things ought not to be so, these Are not the methods of Christians pleading their God's and Saviour• cause, either bitterly to rail like Rabsakeh, or pompously to vapour and flatter like Tertullus, crying up every cause as God's, that is uppermost, either in power or in popular applause, or Vulgar pity, which Are no true Touchstones of God's cause, either as to civil justice, or true Religion.
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And thus (O worthy and Christian Auditors ) have I finished the demonstrative or doctrinal part, which shewed first, the nature of Gods cause. Secondly, the manner of pleading it,
And thus (Oh worthy and Christian Auditors) have I finished the demonstrative or doctrinal part, which showed First, the nature of God's cause. Secondly, the manner of pleading it,
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whose rules are his written word rightly understood, not wrested and depraved by sinister passions and presumptuous dispensations of what is our duty indeed to God and man.
whose rules Are his written word rightly understood, not wrested and depraved by sinister passion and presumptuous dispensations of what is our duty indeed to God and man.
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and whether your understandings have transmitted the cause of God to your heart, that knowing your duty in so great a concern, you may resolve to do it.
and whither your understandings have transmitted the cause of God to your heart, that knowing your duty in so great a concern, you may resolve to do it.
also nourished and refreshed by his body and blood, that we should plead for Gods glory, for our Saviours truth, Worship, Ministry, servants, and institutions against our own iusts and Passions, against the ignorance, Athe•sme, prophaneness, licentiousness, hypocrisie, novelty, extravagancy, error, superstition, idolatry, Flattery, sacriledge, and security of the world.
also nourished and refreshed by his body and blood, that we should plead for God's glory, for our Saviors truth, Worship, Ministry, Servants, and institutions against our own iusts and Passion, against the ignorance, Athe•sme, profaneness, licentiousness, hypocrisy, novelty, extravagancy, error, Superstition, idolatry, Flattery, sacrilege, and security of the world.
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if we expect God to plead ours we must plead his, and with a vehemency as much above all other causes, as heaven is above earth, eternity above a moment,
if we expect God to plead ours we must plead his, and with a vehemency as much above all other Causes, as heaven is above earth, eternity above a moment,
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2. Vse of Caution; but as we must be careful to adhere to, and assert Gods cause, so it must be in Gods way, with Iustice, holiness, order, humility, patience, charity, sincerity, according to the bonds of Gods and mans laws, not with tumult, violence, saction, sedition sraud, sury, partiality, injustice and hypocrisie;
2. Use of Caution; but as we must be careful to adhere to, and assert God's cause, so it must be in God's Way, with justice, holiness, order, humility, patience, charity, sincerity, according to the bonds of God's and men laws, not with tumult, violence, sanction, sedition sraud, sury, partiality, injustice and hypocrisy;
Such as call in the assistance of these, either mistake Gods cause, or they make his cause but a stale and visard to their own private interests and designes; or lastly they are ignorant of Gods methods, and the way of his Saints in all ages;
Such as call in the assistance of these, either mistake God's cause, or they make his cause but a stale and Wizard to their own private interests and designs; or lastly they Are ignorant of God's methods, and the Way of his Saints in all ages;
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or they greatly distrust his power and goodness, as if he were not sufficient to vindicate himself and his cause, by such means as are onely worthy of him, of Christ,
or they greatly distrust his power and Goodness, as if he were not sufficient to vindicate himself and his cause, by such means as Are only worthy of him, of christ,
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3. Vse of trial and reproofe, you may see clearly what cause they plead, who observe not Gods course and method, but think to justifie evil pleading by the goodness of the cause.
3. Use of trial and reproof, you may see clearly what cause they plead, who observe not God's course and method, but think to justify evil pleading by the Goodness of the cause.
To such violent injurious, perfidious, and unreasonable men, we may put that question which God doth, Psalm. 50. 16. What hast thou to do, to take my cause into thy hand,
To such violent injurious, perfidious, and unreasonable men, we may put that question which God does, Psalm. 50. 16. What hast thou to do, to take my cause into thy hand,
or my word into thy mouth, since thou hatest to be reformed, &c. On which words they report that Origen after his lapse, commented with his tears. Those that plead Gods cause any way by fighting or writing, speaking or doing, must have written in their hearts, and affections on their forehead and hands, as the Horses in Zacharies vision had on their bels or bridles, holiness to the Lord;
or my word into thy Mouth, since thou Hatest to be reformed, etc. On which words they report that Origen After his lapse, commented with his tears. Those that plead God's cause any Way by fighting or writing, speaking or doing, must have written in their hearts, and affections on their forehead and hands, as the Horses in Zacharies vision had on their Bells or bridles, holiness to the Lord;
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St. Chrisostome observes in the disorders and corruptions which distracted, with exstatick convulsions and madness the heathen Sybils and Prophets in their Oracles; and in the calmness or harmony, which was in Gods Prophets, how great a difference there is between Diabolical possession, and divine inspiration; such is the disorder that attends men in their own cause, and the order, which they observe, who intend Gods. There was wont to be proclaimed before the olympian games, and Athletick agonies; That none who were misbegotten,
Saint Chrysostom observes in the disorders and corruptions which distracted, with Ecstatic convulsions and madness the heathen Sybil's and prophets in their Oracles; and in the calmness or harmony, which was in God's prophets, how great a difference there is between Diabolical possession, and divine inspiration; such is the disorder that attends men in their own cause, and the order, which they observe, who intend God's There was wont to be proclaimed before the olympian games, and Athletic agonies; That none who were misbegotten,
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such a proclamation may I make, as to Gods cause, NONLATINALPHABET, let no proud, prophane, covetous, ambitious, sacrilegious, perjurious, popular, partial, parasitick, insolent, disorderly and licentious persons pretend to plead it,
such a proclamation may I make, as to God's cause,, let no proud, profane, covetous, ambitious, sacrilegious, perjurious, popular, partial, parasitic, insolent, disorderly and licentious Persons pretend to plead it,
good and wise men are ashamed, and weak men are jealous and affraid to be s•en in that good cause, wherein wicked men appear (not good but great sticklers) as Magots do in what was a good dish of meats;
good and wise men Are ashamed, and weak men Are jealous and afraid to be s•en in that good cause, wherein wicked men appear (not good but great sticklers) as Maggots do in what was a good dish of Meats;
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who ever contended against God and his cause, and prospered? For it will at last be pleaded with fire and brimstone, with an omni potent and unexorable justice, which will consume as fire doth stubble, all the opposing powers, and fallacious pretensions.
who ever contended against God and his cause, and prospered? For it will At last be pleaded with fire and brimstone, with an omni potent and unexorable Justice, which will consume as fire does stubble, all the opposing Powers, and fallacious pretensions.
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and see that we profit nothing as to the publique, but onely to our own peace and discharge of good consciences; yet cease not to follow God with our prayers, and holy importunities, that he would take the matter into his own hand, Bonae causae sufficit unus patronus bonus, Gods cause is never to be despaired of;
and see that we profit nothing as to the public, but only to our own peace and discharge of good Consciences; yet cease not to follow God with our Prayers, and holy importunities, that he would take the matter into his own hand, Bonae causae sufficit Unus patronus bonus, God's cause is never to be despaired of;
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yet Christum vebit & causam Christi, (as Caesar said to the fearful Mariners, of himself and his fortune ) God oft lets things run to low ebbs, that he may shew his mighty power,
yet Christ vebit & Causam Christ, (as Caesar said to the fearful Mariners, of himself and his fortune) God oft lets things run to low ebbs, that he may show his mighty power,
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and make the extremities of his cause the opportunities of his help; however let not thy faith or Prayers fast, which have a kind of omnipotency in them, to remove Mountains,
and make the extremities of his cause the opportunities of his help; however let not thy faith or Prayers fast, which have a kind of omnipotency in them, to remove Mountains,
we must condemne the generation of Gods people and the cause of the righteous, if we think that the worst cause, which hath the worst usage or success in this world, look to the Prophets from righteous Abel to John Baptist, look to the Apostles and the best of their successors, look to the holy Preachers and people, we shall find they had always enough to do to plead the cause of God and his truth, against the many open persecutions and secret underminings of evil men and devils;
we must condemn the generation of God's people and the cause of the righteous, if we think that the worst cause, which hath the worst usage or success in this world, look to the prophets from righteous Abel to John Baptist, look to the Apostles and the best of their Successors, look to the holy Preachers and people, we shall find they had always enough to do to plead the cause of God and his truth, against the many open persecutions and secret underminings of evil men and Devils;
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who many times so prevayled by Gods just judgment, that the cause of God seemed wholly routed, such were their powers, their victories, their numbers, their policies, their cruelties, all bent against the cause of God: yet,
who many times so prevailed by God's just judgement, that the cause of God seemed wholly routed, such were their Powers, their victories, their numbers, their policies, their cruelties, all bent against the cause of God: yet,
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the touch stone of Gods cause is Godsword, both as to the end, and the means the usual badg or mark of Christs cause is Christs cross, to which we were all devoted in our baptism:
the touch stone of God's cause is God's word, both as to the end, and the means the usual badge or mark of Christ cause is Christ cross, to which we were all devoted in our Baptism:
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nor must we fly from those colours, least the Lord answer us, as those that plead with him at the last day, have we not prophecyed in thy name and cast out Devils &c. So have we not pleaded thy cause O Lord by tumults, mutinies, falsities, sedition, rebellion, by plunder and rapine, by sacriledge and perjury, by blood and violence; To whom the Lord will reply, depart from me ye hypocrites,
nor must we fly from those colours, lest the Lord answer us, as those that plead with him At the last day, have we not prophesied in thy name and cast out Devils etc. So have we not pleaded thy cause Oh Lord by tumults, mutinies, falsities, sedition, rebellion, by plunder and rapine, by sacrilege and perjury, by blood and violence; To whom the Lord will reply, depart from me you Hypocrites,
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1. Question is, What may be that cause of God, for which he thus pleads in wrath against us in England? So far that his hand hath been a long time stretched forth against us,
1. Question is, What may be that cause of God, for which he thus pleads in wrath against us in England? So Far that his hand hath been a long time stretched forth against us,
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and his wrath is not yet turned away from us, but burnes as a consuming fire, to the very foundations, in a long war, and the worst of all, a civil war, which destroys even humanity it self, setting nearest relations at distances,
and his wrath is not yet turned away from us, but burns as a consuming fire, to the very foundations, in a long war, and the worst of all, a civil war, which Destroys even humanity it self, setting nearest relations At distances,
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and but too happy, the very wonder joy or envy of all Churches, and Nations, and Kingdomes; Why is it that the Lord hath pleaded thus severely, against our Kings and Princes, our Parliaments and Peers, our Bishops and Clergy, our Gentry and Commonalty even all sorts of people, against Church and State, against our peace, our laws, our government, our liberties, our estates and our plenty, against the prosperity,
and but too happy, the very wonder joy or envy of all Churches, and nations, and Kingdoms; Why is it that the Lord hath pleaded thus severely, against our Kings and Princes, our Parliaments and Peers, our Bishops and Clergy, our Gentry and Commonalty even all sorts of people, against Church and State, against our peace, our laws, our government, our Liberties, our estates and our plenty, against the Prosperity,
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That we cannot find or will not follow the way of peace. With what Earthquakes, and Shakings, and Overturnings, and bloody Battels, and mutual Exhaustings, and unplacable Annimosities, have we been wasted many years,
That we cannot find or will not follow the Way of peace. With what Earthquakes, and Shakings, and Overturnings, and bloody Battles, and mutual Exhaustings, and unplacable Animosities, have we been wasted many Years,
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and are still threatned every day, besides the bitter feuds and factions, the divisions and subdivisions, which like fire have seised on the Temple and House of God, this so famous Church,
and Are still threatened every day, beside the bitter feuds and factions, the divisions and subdivisions, which like fire have seized on the Temple and House of God, this so famous Church,
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These frowns and fightings do all testifie to our faces, that God hath a controversie with the land, against Church and State, that he pleads as an adversary against Court and City, and Country, against all estates and degrees of men; Among whom such an evil spirit is risen,
These frowns and fightings do all testify to our faces, that God hath a controversy with the land, against Church and State, that he pleads as an adversary against Court and city, and Country, against all estates and Degrees of men; Among whom such an evil Spirit is risen,
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as a ship in a storme, without a Pilot; as Orphanes without a Father, and as Widows without an Husband, in a desolate, deplorable, self-destroying condition.
as a ship in a storm, without a Pilot; as Orphans without a Father, and as Widows without an Husband, in a desolate, deplorable, Self-destroying condition.
and to a meer military protection, in which not Philosophers (as Plato wished) but Souldiers and men of blood, must be our Governours, and our exactors, our Protectors;
and to a mere military protection, in which not Philosophers (as Plato wished) but Soldiers and men of blood, must be our Governors, and our exactors, our Protectors;
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Who keep us quiet that they may fleece us, and fleece us, that they may keep us in subjection, of whom we shall find that true, which is said of Physitians, many of them are but a further disease to a Patient, qui medice,
Who keep us quiet that they may fleece us, and fleece us, that they may keep us in subjection, of whom we shall find that true, which is said of Physicians, many of them Are but a further disease to a Patient, qui Medice,
sic qui militariter vivit, misere vivit, It is but a sad life, which must be maintained by dayly leeches, and bloodlettings, by laneings and searings and cuttings of some parts of the body which are not so unsound,
sic qui militariter vivit, misere vivit, It is but a sad life, which must be maintained by daily Leeches, and bloodlettings, by laneings and searings and cuttings of Some parts of the body which Are not so unsound,
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Certainly God is too wise, and too indulgent a Physitian, to use so long and so great evacuations, purgations, and corrosives to this body politique, if there were not many foul and marbose or malignant humours in it? the Heathens were wont in publique and long Calamities after they had tried allways to appease their angry Gods by supplications and sacrifices, and yet were never the better, to send to some famous Oracle for its direction:
Certainly God is too wise, and too indulgent a physician, to use so long and so great evacuations, purgations, and corrosives to this body politic, if there were not many foul and marbose or malignant humours in it? the heathens were wont in public and long Calamities After they had tried always to appease their angry God's by supplications and Sacrifices, and yet were never the better, to send to Some famous Oracle for its direction:
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Do not presume to be your Oracle, but let Gods word be it, this will give you a clear and unambiguous answer, why the Lord hath done all this evil against us,
Do not presume to be your Oracle, but let God's word be it, this will give you a clear and unambiguous answer, why the Lord hath done all this evil against us,
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why he thus implacably pleads against this Church and State, which formerly were his cheif favorites and darlings, •• the signets or bracelets on his hand and arme,
why he thus implacably pleads against this Church and State, which formerly were his chief favorites and darlings, •• the signets or bracelets on his hand and arm,
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as the vine which himself had planted, and watered, and wonderful preserved, which is now become a scorn and shame to it self, no less then an hissing and astonishment to all the Nations round about.
as the vine which himself had planted, and watered, and wondered preserved, which is now become a scorn and shame to it self, no less then an hissing and astonishment to all the nations round about.
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As the Lord pleads against his Vine of the Jewish Church and State, appealing to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, to judge between him and his vine, so may it be said in our case.
As the Lord pleads against his Vine of the Jewish Church and State, appealing to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, to judge between him and his vine, so may it be said in our case.
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instead of which, Oh what sower grapes did we bring forth to God and man, O how weary were we of Gods blessings, as if God had cloyed and overladen us? How like the nansueating Iews, we lothed this Manna, the reformed religion, with all holy institutions and Christian Sacraments,
instead of which, O what sour grapes did we bring forth to God and man, Oh how weary were we of God's blessings, as if God had cloyed and overladen us? How like the nansueating Iews, we loathed this Manna, the reformed Religion, with all holy institutions and Christian Sacraments,
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How neglected? how prophaned? how despised were these by many wanton Christians? how many scornfully washt off their infant Baptism, by a Fanatick and Schismatick novelty of Anabaptisme contrary to the Analogy of faith, and practise of all Churches in all ages.
How neglected? how Profaned? how despised were these by many wanton Christians? how many scornfully washed off their infant Baptism, by a Fanatic and Schismatic novelty of Anabaptism contrary to the Analogy of faith, and practice of all Churches in all ages.
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& sought to restrain those inordinate libertys, which they wickedly affected? how hateful have these Michajahs been to those that loved to be flattered in sin? how have many gnashed their teeth against such Stephens as have sowed no pillows under their elbows? Yea how over zealous have we been in pleading our own secular and civil causes, to much civil War and blood;
& sought to restrain those inordinate libertys, which they wickedly affected? how hateful have these Michajahs been to those that loved to be flattered in since? how have many gnashed their teeth against such Stephen's as have sowed no pillows under their elbows? Yea how over zealous have we been in pleading our own secular and civil Causes, to much civil War and blood;
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pretending to preserve our liberty till we overtook our slavery, and really intending on all sides to get places of profit and preferments to our selves, to feather our nests, and set up our selves on high, above all that was called Gods among us.
pretending to preserve our liberty till we overtook our slavery, and really intending on all sides to get places of profit and preferments to our selves, to feather our nests, and Set up our selves on high, above all that was called God's among us.
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What vast sums have been expended to make us miserable? on the other side O how cold, careless, formal and indifferent have we been as to God's great Cause, for the good of souls, the true Preaching of the Gospel, the due administration of Religion, the preservation of our happy reformation,
What vast sums have been expended to make us miserable? on the other side Oh how cold, careless, formal and indifferent have we been as to God's great Cause, for the good of Souls, the true Preaching of the Gospel, the due administration of Religion, the preservation of our happy Reformation,
for the order, honour, government, support, and just incouragement of able and faithful Ministers in this Church, which are and ever will be wanting in many places of this Nation, where there is as yet no provender for the Ox that should tread out the Corn;
for the order, honour, government, support, and just encouragement of able and faithful Ministers in this Church, which Are and ever will be wanting in many places of this nation, where there is as yet no provender for the Ox that should tread out the Corn;
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We have with great clamour pretended Gods Cause, Religion and reformation on all sides, but this on all sides is worsted, abased, deformed, discountenanced, diminished,
We have with great clamour pretended God's Cause, Religion and Reformation on all sides, but this on all sides is worsted, abased, deformed, discountenanced, diminished,
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for our Sacrilegious invasions and confusions, which rob God of his honour, Christ of his right and homage, the Church of its portion and patrimony, Ministers ▪ of their maintenance, The nation of its liberality, the dead of their bequeathings or legacies, true Religion of its support,
for our Sacrilegious invasions and confusions, which rob God of his honour, christ of his right and homage, the Church of its portion and patrimony, Ministers ▪ of their maintenance, The Nation of its liberality, the dead of their bequeathings or legacies, true Religion of its support,
and all sorts of people, of that piety charity and hospitality, which was intended them, by those holy honest and legal donations, against which no man pleads, that hath not a mind to purloyn them,
and all sorts of people, of that piety charity and hospitality, which was intended them, by those holy honest and Legal donations, against which no man pleads, that hath not a mind to purloin them,
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God pleads against us for our trusting too much to the arme of flesh, and prophaning Gods Cause with evil means, with sinister policies and practises, bringing to Gods •ltar, the lame and lean, and defective and deformed Sacrifices of parsimonious and sordid spirits, which are not propitiations but pollutions, which the Majesty of God is so far from accepting, that he abhors, and casts as dung in the deceivers face, God is not to be mocked. §.
God pleads against us for our trusting too much to the arm of Flesh, and profaning God's Cause with evil means, with sinister policies and practises, bringing to God's •ltar, the lame and lean, and defective and deformed Sacrifices of parsimonious and sordid spirits, which Are not propitiations but pollutions, which the Majesty of God is so Far from accepting, that he abhors, and Cast as dung in the deceivers face, God is not to be mocked. §.
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God pleads against our unthankefulness as to God, so to man, our discontented humors and impatience that knew not how to bless God and man, for moderate blessings, God pleads against the perjuries and forswearings among us;
God pleads against our unthankfulness as to God, so to man, our discontented humours and impatience that knew not how to bless God and man, for moderate blessings, God pleads against the perjuries and forswearings among us;
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The little or no conscience made of contradictory Oaths, the familiar but vain and most rude swearings, which are so common among, not onely the dregs and beasts of the people,
The little or no conscience made of contradictory Oaths, the familiar but vain and most rude swearings, which Are so Common among, not only the dregs and beasts of the people,
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for not better employing the great advantages and Talents they had, to the glory of God and his Churches good, rather then private Pomp, profit or pleasure.
for not better employing the great advantages and Talents they had, to the glory of God and his Churches good, rather then private Pomp, profit or pleasure.
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God pleads against the Gentry and Nobility for their luxury and idleness, for the looseness and sottery of their lives, doing so little good where they have so much means and opportunities, wanting nothing but good hearts, and a true sense of honour, which aimes in all things at Gods glory, the Churches flourishing, and their countrys peace.
God pleads against the Gentry and Nobilt for their luxury and idleness, for the looseness and sottery of their lives, doing so little good where they have so much means and opportunities, wanting nothing but good hearts, and a true sense of honour, which aims in all things At God's glory, the Churches flourishing, and their countries peace.
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but to extern tumults, and violent impressions, after which open rapes there is no great cause for some men ever to plead their Parliamentary virginity and honor.
but to extern tumults, and violent impressions, After which open rapes there is no great cause for Some men ever to plead their Parliamentary virginity and honour.
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God pleads against the common people for their Phanatick giddiness and factious foolery, that loves to have many Masters, to heap up teachers to themselves, having itching ears that will not endure sound doctrine, but delight to be carryed about with every wind of doctrine, according to the sleights and cheats of those that ly in weight to deceive unstable and silly souls, which are ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth. §.
God pleads against the Common people for their Fanatic giddiness and factious foolery, that loves to have many Masters, to heap up Teachers to themselves, having itching ears that will not endure found Doctrine, but delight to be carried about with every wind of Doctrine, according to the sleights and cheats of those that lie in weight to deceive unstable and silly Souls, which Are ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth. §.
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God pleads against the Souldiery, for their variableness, violences, insolencies and inconstancies; For their carrying on private and partial interests, so much and so long to the prejudice of the publique safety, peace and honour, making their places and payes, their bellies and backs, the Common-wealth;
God pleads against the Soldiery, for their variableness, violences, insolences and Inconstancies; For their carrying on private and partial interests, so much and so long to the prejudice of the public safety, peace and honour, making their places and pays, their bellies and backs, the Commonwealth;
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To the exasperating of so many of their countrimen and brethren, who have not patience to see themselves, their Parliaments and Country so oft bafled and defeated, of their long looked for peace, and pretended settlement.
To the exasperating of so many of their countrymen and brothers, who have not patience to see themselves, their Parliaments and Country so oft baffled and defeated, of their long looked for peace, and pretended settlement.
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as the le〈 … 〉s and incubusses, that suck the blood and spirits of it, making themselves the onely Soveraigne Senate, the necessary imployment and absolute Government. §.
as the le〈 … 〉s and incubuses, that suck the blood and spirits of it, making themselves the only Sovereign Senate, the necessary employment and absolute Government. §.
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because we prayed amiss, to consume blessings on our lusts, fasting onely for strife, & for debate, to smite and destroy one another, that might and not right should take place:
Because we prayed amiss, to consume blessings on our Lustiest, fasting only for strife, & for debate, to smite and destroy one Another, that might and not right should take place:
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a Nation that is self condemned and self punished, yet still dares to pursue or applaud most unjust and unwarrantable actions (that is downright villanies and horrid evils) pretending that good willcome thereby; so that from the crown of the head (if we had either Crown or Head ) to the soal of the feet it is full of biles and putrified sores, both of sins and pains:
a nation that is self condemned and self punished, yet still dares to pursue or applaud most unjust and unwarrantable actions (that is downright villainies and horrid evils) pretending that good willcome thereby; so that from the crown of the head (if we had either Crown or Head) to the soal of the feet it is full of biles and Putrified sores, both of Sins and pains:
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therefore are we smitten once and again by the sword and rod of God, which crieth aloud to us ▪ making upon us the wounds of an enemy, which are not healed by any friendly hand, because we are not yet turned to him that smote us; therefore do our eyes fail, not only with the expectation of the calamities that are coming upon us,
Therefore Are we smitten once and again by the sword and rod of God, which cries aloud to us ▪ making upon us the wounds of an enemy, which Are not healed by any friendly hand, Because we Are not yet turned to him that smote us; Therefore do our eyes fail, not only with the expectation of the calamities that Are coming upon us,
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and not only bereaved us of, but still keep good things from us, yet still we trust to I know not what Physicians or State Montebanks, that are either NONLATINALPHABET,
and not only bereft us of, but still keep good things from us, yet still we trust to I know not what Physicians or State Montebanks, that Are either,
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or unfaithful to others, or unhealthful themselves ( insani & insanabiles ) of inauspicious looks and lives, yea & for the most part incurable as to their sins and sores;
or unfaithful to Others, or unhealthful themselves (Insane & insanabiles) of inauspicious looks and lives, yea & for the most part incurable as to their Sins and sores;
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loving, as vitiated appetites, to feed not on wholesom food, but on trifles & trash; not Reason and Religion, Law and Gospel, but the froth of seraphick fancies, and unbounded raptures, which the better to colour over and excuse the miseries and ruines of three flourishing Kingdoms, pretend to expect a glorious kingdom of Christ on earth, such as he never yet enjoyed for sixteen hundred years,
loving, as vitiated appetites, to feed not on wholesome food, but on trifles & trash; not Reason and Religion, Law and Gospel, but the froth of seraphic fancies, and unbounded raptures, which the better to colour over and excuse the misery's and ruins of three flourishing Kingdoms, pretend to expect a glorious Kingdom of christ on earth, such as he never yet enjoyed for sixteen hundred Years,
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This then is the answer which I may with too much truth and justice give as from the Lord to you or any that enquire of the burthen of the Lord, why he pleads, writes, and acts such bitter things against us,
This then is the answer which I may with too much truth and Justice give as from the Lord to you or any that inquire of the burden of the Lord, why he pleads, writes, and acts such bitter things against us,
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as if he would be no more enSTARTITALICS treated by us, nor his heart could be toward such a people as we are, whose iniquities have forfeited former blessings; the sins of peace made way for war; and war for domestick confusion, and these for foraign invasions, and this for Romish superstitions and Papal usurpations; for there want not factors at home and abroad, who are earnest sticklers for a Cause; (which they call the Catholick Cause ) what it means,
as if he would be no more enSTARTITALICS treated by us, nor his heart could be towards such a people as we Are, whose iniquities have forfeited former blessings; the Sins of peace made Way for war; and war for domestic confusion, and these for foreign invasions, and this for Romish superstitions and Papal usurpations; for there want not Factors At home and abroad, who Are earnest sticklers for a Cause; (which they call the Catholic Cause) what it means,
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How long (as Eliah said to the Israelites ) will you halt between two opinions, between two Causes; nay now they are multiplied to twenty; if the Reformed Church and Religion, which God so blessed with temporal and spiritual blessings, with excellent gifts and graces, to your forefathers in the last century of Englands honor and happiness; if it be Gods Cause grounded on his word, sealed by his Spirit, and conform to the best of primitive Churches, let us plead and assert this against all other; for it will be our wisdom and our strength, our honor, our peace and our safety,
How long (as Elijah said to the Israelites) will you halt between two opinions, between two Causes; nay now they Are multiplied to twenty; if the Reformed Church and Religion, which God so blessed with temporal and spiritual blessings, with excellent Gifts and graces, to your Forefathers in the last century of Englands honour and happiness; if it be God's Cause grounded on his word, sealed by his Spirit, and conform to the best of primitive Churches, let us plead and assert this against all other; for it will be our Wisdom and our strength, our honour, our peace and our safety,
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as it was to our forefathers for the greatest part of an hundred years, while they joyned Loyalty to Religion, and thought nothing further from Reformation then Rebellion against lawful Magistrates and their lawful power.
as it was to our Forefathers for the greatest part of an hundred Years, while they joined Loyalty to Religion, and Thought nothing further from Reformation then Rebellion against lawful Magistrates and their lawful power.
I Answer as Joseph to his brethren, this do and live: First, retain righteous principles as to civil Justice and true Religion, in your own judgements,
I Answer as Joseph to his brothers, this do and live: First, retain righteous principles as to civil justice and true Religion, in your own Judgments,
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that you be not warped in them, so as by any events or successes, to call evil good, and good evil, darkness light, and light darkness: Though you have not opportunity,
that you be not warped in them, so as by any events or Successes, to call evil good, and good evil, darkness Light, and Light darkness: Though you have not opportunity,
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though it be so evil a time, that prudence adviseth, and piety indulgeth you silence; yet time may come when you may plead for Gods Cause according to your principles:
though it be so evil a time, that prudence adviseth, and piety indulgeth you silence; yet time may come when you may plead for God's Cause according to your principles:
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1. In your own brests and consciences, every grace and vertue, every good thought and motion is Gods, plead them against thy own lusts and the Devils temptations.
1. In your own breasts and Consciences, every grace and virtue, every good Thought and motion is God's, plead them against thy own Lustiest and the Devils temptations.
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2. In thy Family and relations, plead Gods Cause against lying, swearing, idleness, prophaness, &c. Thirdly, In civil affairs plead the cause of Justice against any injury and oppression;
2. In thy Family and relations, plead God's Cause against lying, swearing, idleness, profaneness, etc. Thirdly, In civil affairs plead the cause of justice against any injury and oppression;
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yea and the cause of a wicked mans so far as it is just, is Gods. Specially in causes of publick Justice, there thou must not be wanting to speak out, by pleading when called to it, by petitioning and praying for Justice,
yea and the cause of a wicked men so Far as it is just, is God's Specially in Causes of public justice, there thou must not be wanting to speak out, by pleading when called to it, by petitioning and praying for justice,
Fourthly, Plead the cause of true Religion of our reformed Religion, of the Church of England, and its excellent constitutions against the Pseudo Catholick Church of Rome;
Fourthly, Plead the cause of true Religion of our reformed Religion, of the Church of England, and its excellent constitutions against the Pseudo Catholic Church of Rome;
So the cause of chast and honorable mariage against scorched and affected coelebacy. Further, Plead as for the verity, so for the unity of the Reformed Religion and this Church, against those lice and locusts, those noxious and noysom vermine of factions, which have so gnawed and deface• this Church, & the reformed religion, and which seek to deprive your children of one,
So the cause of chaste and honourable marriage against scorched and affected coelebacy. Further, Plead as for the verity, so for the unity of the Reformed Religion and this Church, against those lice and Locusts, those noxious and noisome vermin of factions, which have so gnawed and deface• this Church, & the reformed Religion, and which seek to deprive your children of one,
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Plead for the Churches patrimony, for the support and honor of an able, learned, authoritative and worthy Ministry, in due order and government of it, against those sacrilegious spirits, who with Judas grudge all as wast, that is by a grateful charity and devout superfluity, poured on Christ for the honor of his name,
Plead for the Churches patrimony, for the support and honour of an able, learned, authoritative and worthy Ministry, in due order and government of it, against those sacrilegious spirits, who with Judas grudge all as wast, that is by a grateful charity and devout superfluity, poured on christ for the honour of his name,
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Plead for our due ordination & subordination as Ministers, that we may not by novel projects of levelling confusion, & plebeian Anarchy in the Church, be driven from conformity with the ancient Fathers,
Plead for our due ordination & subordination as Ministers, that we may not by novel projects of levelling confusion, & plebeian Anarchy in the Church, be driven from conformity with the ancient Father's,
If you think us able or worthy to take care of your souls eternal welfare, and to administer to you spiritual things: Do not think us worthy to be condemned to live to dye, and to be buried even yet alive, with the meanest of the people ▪ since by what I have now discoursed to you, it may appear that we are neither ignorant of nor enemies to the true cause of God & Jesus Christ, as our blind and bitter enemies do maliciously pretend.
If you think us able or worthy to take care of your Souls Eternal welfare, and to administer to you spiritual things: Do not think us worthy to be condemned to live to die, and to be buried even yet alive, with the Meanest of the people ▪ since by what I have now discoursed to you, it may appear that we Are neither ignorant of nor enemies to the true cause of God & jesus christ, as our blind and bitter enemies do maliciously pretend.
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Lastly, Since I hope you are as willing as able to plead Gods cause; and since I know you pray that God would plead your and your posterities cause in Church and State, that he would make yours his own cause; Keep, I beseech you, always in your souls this holy resolution, not to be wanting in your place & to your power to assert Gods cause; corde et ore, consilio & exemplo, prece & praxi, atramento & sanguine:
Lastly, Since I hope you Are as willing as able to plead God's cause; and since I know you pray that God would plead your and your Posterities cause in Church and State, that he would make yours his own cause; Keep, I beseech you, always in your Souls this holy resolution, not to be wanting in your place & to your power to assert God's cause; cord et over, consilio & exemplo, prece & Praxi, Atramento & sanguine:
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In which behalf you cannot form your thoughts to a better tune and words then Luther did when he undertook that great Cause of religious reformation, Aut propugnemus causam Dei, aut succumbamus cum causa Dei Either let us stand by the cause of God,
In which behalf you cannot from your thoughts to a better tune and words then Luther did when he undertook that great Cause of religious Reformation, Or propugnemus Causam Dei, Or succumbamus cum causa Dei Either let us stand by the cause of God,
