An olive branch of peace and accommodation budding in a sermon preached at Basingshaw Church, to the Lord Mayor Alderman Atkin, together with the representative city, Anno Dom. 1645, on a day of humiliation, appointed on purpose to seek the Lord for the repairing of breaches, and the preventing of further differences growing in the city / by Thomas Hill ...
THE BEAUTY & SWEETNES Of an OLIVE BRANCH of PEACE, AND Brotherly Accommodation. 1 John 3. 18, 19, 20, 21. My little children, let us not love in word nor in tongue, but in deed and truth.
THE BEAUTY & SWEETNES Of an OLIVE BRANCH of PEACE, AND Brotherly Accommodation. 1 John 3. 18, 19, 20, 21. My little children, let us not love in word nor in tongue, but in deed and truth.
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THe words themselves are an excellent Sermon, without any further enlargement, and especially upon such a day as this is, A praying, and An uniting day; And as Father Latimer began before King Edward the sixth,
THe words themselves Are an excellent Sermon, without any further enlargement, and especially upon such a day as this is, A praying, and an uniting day; And as Father Latimer began before King Edward the sixth,
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Had you no other Sermon this day, but those words repeated over and over, if God would bless it, that it might make impression upon your spirits, I hope,
Had you no other Sermon this day, but those words repeated over and over, if God would bless it, that it might make impression upon your spirits, I hope,
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though a short and unexpected one, yet it would prove a sweet, at least a very useful Sermon: Thus the Apostle begins here, My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
though a short and unexpected one, yet it would prove a sweet, At least a very useful Sermon: Thus the Apostle begins Here, My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
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Not in word onely, there is a great deal of Lip-love: Not in tongue onely, there is a great deal of Complemental-love, where there is no hearty, no Real-love: But how should we love? In deed and in truth, that men might speak their hearts,
Not in word only, there is a great deal of Lip-love: Not in tongue only, there is a great deal of Complemental-love, where there is no hearty, no Real-love: But how should we love? In deed and in truth, that men might speak their hearts,
To have a clear evidence that you are Gods children, whatsoever sad news you should hear upon earth, if you had but a demonstration from heaven of that this day, it would be worth more prayers and tears, then I doubt you or I shall pour out before the Lord.
To have a clear evidence that you Are God's children, whatsoever sad news you should hear upon earth, if you had but a demonstration from heaven of that this day, it would be worth more Prayers and tears, then I doubt you or I shall pour out before the Lord.
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there thou mayest cast anchor, and lie safe, having a perswasion, having an assurance before God, however unsettled before men, and ebbing and flowing, and rising and falling, now good news,
there thou Mayest cast anchor, and lie safe, having a persuasion, having an assurance before God, however unsettled before men, and ebbing and flowing, and rising and falling, now good news,
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This would be an admirable hint this day, if you and I could gather such an evidence out of the Word of God, that we may be assured, That whatsoever we ask, we shall receive:
This would be an admirable hint this day, if you and I could gather such an evidence out of the Word of God, that we may be assured, That whatsoever we ask, we shall receive:
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you must know you have to deal with the great God of heaven and earth, he knows all things; and if your own heart condemn you, you will be condemned with a witness, with a vengeance indeed, if not onely your own hearts, but God himself should condemn you.
you must know you have to deal with the great God of heaven and earth, he knows all things; and if your own heart condemn you, you will be condemned with a witness, with a vengeance indeed, if not only your own hearts, but God himself should condemn you.
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God hath given to man, not onely a power of knowing, but likewise a conscience; a power of knowing together with God, a recoyling and reflecting upon our own actions, and upon our estates;
God hath given to man, not only a power of knowing, but likewise a conscience; a power of knowing together with God, a recoiling and reflecting upon our own actions, and upon our estates;
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And hereupon it is, that every man, though never bred up to be a Logician in the Schools, yet knows how to make Syllogisms, either pro or con, for or against himself:
And hereupon it is, that every man, though never bred up to be a Logician in the Schools, yet knows how to make Syllogisms, either Pro or con, for or against himself:
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Here in the second proposition, there it is a witness, it bears witness together with God, knows with him, what its own condition is, or what its actions are;
Here in the second proposition, there it is a witness, it bears witness together with God, knows with him, what its own condition is, or what its actions Are;
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Every man or woman, be they never so ignorant (in this or in any other Assembly) hath such a power within them, God hath implanted in their mindes such a power, set up such a light in thy soul,
Every man or woman, be they never so ignorant (in this or in any other Assembly) hath such a power within them, God hath implanted in their minds such a power, Set up such a Light in thy soul,
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Then it is good to observe your Consciences, and be sure to make your Conscience your friend, and minde (likewise) as carefully, what conscience says to you:
Then it is good to observe your Consciences, and be sure to make your Conscience your friend, and mind (likewise) as carefully, what conscience Says to you:
or Orders, or Decrees (or whatsoever you call them) at your meetings, at your Common-Councel with the Court of Aldermen, because you would be able to read over the Story, to know how justly things were done,
or Order, or Decrees (or whatsoever you call them) At your meetings, At your Common-Councel with the Court of Aldermen, Because you would be able to read over the Story, to know how justly things were done,
and what may be a Rule for the time to come, &c. Let us be as careful to keep the Records of Conscience, and to observe upon every occasion what your hearts say, what conscience says:
and what may be a Rule for the time to come, etc. Let us be as careful to keep the Records of Conscience, and to observe upon every occasion what your hearts say, what conscience Says:
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but still thou smotherest Conscience. O this will be a sad thing, if thy Conscience comes in against thee another day, it will not onely be a thousand Witnesses, but a thousand Armies to destroy thee over and over;
but still thou smotherest Conscience. Oh this will be a sad thing, if thy Conscience comes in against thee Another day, it will not only be a thousand Witnesses, but a thousand Armies to destroy thee over and over;
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or more, and a great stock of Talents hath gone through thy hands, and thou shouldst have been trading faithfully for thy God all this while, what account now can you give to Conscience? Suppose you were now to keep conscience counting house (for you will allow the word, to speak it in your own language) I would it were more frequent to keep a Soulcounting house,
or more, and a great stock of Talents hath gone through thy hands, and thou Shouldst have been trading faithfully for thy God all this while, what account now can you give to Conscience? Suppose you were now to keep conscience counting house (for you will allow the word, to speak it in your own language) I would it were more frequent to keep a Soulcounting house,
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Give an account of thy stewardship, suppose that were thy word in Luke 16. 2. What says conscience now? I doubt it would almost strike some of you dead, while you were alive, if you had but a real Summons indeed, that this were your last day: O! then Conscience would work strongly,
Give an account of thy stewardship, suppose that were thy word in Lycia 16. 2. What Says conscience now? I doubt it would almost strike Some of you dead, while you were alive, if you had but a real Summons indeed, that this were your last day: OH! then Conscience would work strongly,
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Suppose thou wert a dying man, what says Conscience? Hast thou been a faithful steward? Canst thou give a good and sincere account of those Talents that God hath betrusted thee with? 2. Quaere.
Suppose thou Wertenberg a dying man, what Says Conscience? Hast thou been a faithful steward? Canst thou give a good and sincere account of those Talents that God hath betrusted thee with? 2. Quaere.
How hast thou answered all thy Vows, and Protestations, and Covenants, and all the Purposes and Promises that you have made? And canst thou say resolutely with him, Psal. 56. 12. Thy Vows are upon me, I will render praises unto thee? Or that thou hast done so?
How hast thou answered all thy Vows, and Protestations, and Covenants, and all the Purposes and Promises that you have made? And Canst thou say resolutely with him, Psalm 56. 12. Thy Vows Are upon me, I will render praises unto thee? Or that thou hast done so?
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Many of you might say, not onely with the Psalmist, Thy Vows are upon me, but thy Protestations and thy Covenants; yea (it may be) have entred into a curse to walk in Gods Law, as they in Nehemiah, Chap. 10. 29. The Lord knows that very great Obligations lie upon many of you:
Many of you might say, not only with the Psalmist, Thy Vows Are upon me, but thy Protestations and thy Covenants; yea (it may be) have entered into a curse to walk in God's Law, as they in Nehemiah, Chap. 10. 29. The Lord knows that very great Obligations lie upon many of you:
Some of you are under some Obligation or other, and under the Obligation of the Solemn League and Covenant: How have you answered all these in advancing the glory of God, and the Publike good, and the carrying on the work of a Scripture-Reformation, what says conscience? 3. Quaere.
some of you Are under Some Obligation or other, and under the Obligation of the Solemn League and Covenant: How have you answered all these in advancing the glory of God, and the Public good, and the carrying on the work of a Scripture-Reformation, what Says conscience? 3. Quaere.
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Further, if this Quaere should be proposed, How can you wash your hands of the guilt of other mens sins? What would you that are the Representative City say to that now? Suppose that all the Drunkenness, and all the Sabbath-breaking, and the uncleanness, and the prodigious wickedness that hath been committed in the City,
Further, if this Quaere should be proposed, How can you wash your hands of the guilt of other men's Sins? What would you that Are the Representative city say to that now? Suppose that all the drunkenness, and all the Sabbath-breaking, and the uncleanness, and the prodigious wickedness that hath been committed in the city,
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I say, the Lord Major, the Court of Aldermen, the Common-Councel-men, and they that had the Government of the City, they are accountable to God, for all the Oathes,
I say, the Lord Major, the Court of Aldermen, the Common-Councel-men, and they that had the Government of the city, they Are accountable to God, for all the Oaths,
What can you say to this? Can you wash your hands in innocency? I doubt, besides all your by-Oathes that you may be guilty of personally, and besides all your secret uncleanness, that others may be guilty of,
What can you say to this? Can you wash your hands in innocency? I doubt, beside all your by-Oathes that you may be guilty of personally, and beside all your secret uncleanness, that Others may be guilty of,
Do you not think that many of the City-abominations (I mean those common abominations that are committed by divers in the City) may be charged upon the remiss Government of the City, even in a great measure:
Do you not think that many of the City-abominations (I mean those Common abominations that Are committed by diverse in the city) may be charged upon the remiss Government of the city, even in a great measure:
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It is good for you now to ask conscience, when you come to humble your souls before God, and to deal more seriously with him; and I hope you will now allow your Ministers to deal faithfully and plainly with you,
It is good for you now to ask conscience, when you come to humble your Souls before God, and to deal more seriously with him; and I hope you will now allow your Ministers to deal faithfully and plainly with you,
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4. Quae. Let me adde this Quaere, what says Conscience of this? Many of you, I think I may say (if I should be mistaken in the Affairs of the City, you will pardon one that lives at such a distance) are all Publike persons in some degree, that have any thing to do with the Government of the City: What will conscience say to this now? What ends, what ayms have you had in all your publike undertakings? Whether hath Self or Publike been most advanced? What says Conscience to this plain Quaere? (remember your hearts, your consciences have a self-absolving,
4. Quae Let me add this Quaere, what Says Conscience of this? Many of you, I think I may say (if I should be mistaken in the Affairs of the city, you will pardon one that lives At such a distance) Are all Public Persons in Some degree, that have any thing to do with the Government of the city: What will conscience say to this now? What ends, what aims have you had in all your public undertakings? Whither hath Self or Public been most advanced? What Says Conscience to this plain Quaere? (Remember your hearts, your Consciences have a self-absolving,
Conscience will never absolve, unless there be an absolute innocency, or a sincere repentance and faith in Christ, whereby you have made his righteousness yours:
Conscience will never absolve, unless there be an absolute innocency, or a sincere Repentance and faith in christ, whereby you have made his righteousness yours:
Beware of Baffling your consciences, and of arming them against themselves. Remember, O remember often with fear and trembling, the sad condition of Judas, as set forth by Matthew: His conscience was awakened when it was too late,
Beware of Baffling your Consciences, and of arming them against themselves. remember, Oh Remember often with Fear and trembling, the sad condition of Judas, as Set forth by Matthew: His conscience was awakened when it was too late,
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He brought the thirty pieces to the chief priests and elders, crying, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood, and they said, What is that to us, see thou to that;
He brought the thirty Pieces to the chief Priests and Elders, crying, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood, and they said, What is that to us, see thou to that;
How much better to close with the servants of the most High, who will be found a present help in time of need, Psal. 46. 1.) They rather help to plunge him into deep despair (which with his own terrified conscience, coming in as a swift witness and impartial Judge against him) he hangs himself in a sullen discontent,
How much better to close with the Servants of the most High, who will be found a present help in time of need, Psalm 46. 1.) They rather help to plunge him into deep despair (which with his own terrified conscience, coming in as a swift witness and impartial Judge against him) he hangs himself in a sullen discontent,
and with the swing fell asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out, Acts 1. 18. (which the learned conceive the best Exposition to reconcile the seeming difference in Matthew and Luke about the maner of Judas his death (and so he went to his own place, verse 25.)
and with the swing fell asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out, Acts 1. 18. (which the learned conceive the best Exposition to reconcile the seeming difference in Matthew and Lycia about the manner of Judas his death (and so he went to his own place, verse 25.)
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Let me close this Use with a pertinent story out of Damascene, of a man who had three Friends, one he courted much, and sufficiently gratified the other,
Let me close this Use with a pertinent story out of Damascene, of a man who had three Friends, one he courted much, and sufficiently gratified the other,
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and yet when God sends any Judge to seize on thee (unless that be thy friend to God, and speak a good word by way of testimony for thee) thou wilt eternally rot in Hellish torments. O be sure to deal tenderly and kindely with thy Conscience.
and yet when God sends any Judge to seize on thee (unless that be thy friend to God, and speak a good word by Way of testimony for thee) thou wilt eternally rot in Hellish torments. Oh be sure to deal tenderly and kindly with thy Conscience.
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though a stranger to me, hath read over the story of my life, and as if he had been acquainted with my bosom secrets all my time, I had them discovered to me in this Sermon;
though a stranger to me, hath read over the story of my life, and as if he had been acquainted with my bosom secrets all my time, I had them discovered to me in this Sermon;
for sometimes a Minister comes to disclose the thoughts thou hadst in thy Countinghouse, on thy horse-back when alone, it may be thou shalt have those thoughts laid open in a Sermon;
for sometime a Minister comes to disclose the thoughts thou Hadst in thy Countinghouse, on thy horseback when alone, it may be thou shalt have those thoughts laid open in a Sermon;
how is this? because the Minister brings the word that is quick and piercing, as the all-seeing God himself, that pierces between the bones and the marrow, which you know are as close together as you can imagine;
how is this? Because the Minister brings the word that is quick and piercing, as the All-seeing God himself, that pierces between the bones and the marrow, which you know Are as close together as you can imagine;
Where you see God does not onely know what we do, but he knows what we would do, he knows our very thoughts and intents. It is not an ordinary service that you are now upon this day,
Where you see God does not only know what we do, but he knows what we would do, he knows our very thoughts and intents. It is not an ordinary service that you Are now upon this day,
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and whether onely Conscience, and Love to God, and to his Cause, and to Religion; and whether it be not a complemental imitation, or what ever it be, God knows;
and whither only Conscience, and Love to God, and to his Cause, and to Religion; and whither it be not a complemental imitation, or what ever it be, God knows;
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and your Minister or others could not put you in minde of, onely God stirs up Conscience, he that knows the heart, all the issues of it, and the Conscience;
and your Minister or Others could not put you in mind of, only God stirs up Conscience, he that knows the heart, all the issues of it, and the Conscience;
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And therefore you finde that some Murthers have been discovered (I had almost said) in a miraculous way, when they have been concealed a great while, the Lord in a most wonderful way hath brought them to light:
And Therefore you find that Some Murders have been discovered (I had almost said) in a miraculous Way, when they have been concealed a great while, the Lord in a most wondered Way hath brought them to Light:
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I am perswaded there are Thousands of Prayers some of you have put up, and you have forgotten them, God knows them every one, and hath them all in a Book of Remembrance; and there is many a Sin many of us hath committed, that we are so far from Repenting of them, that we have forgotten them; but God remembers all those sins,
I am persuaded there Are Thousands of Prayers Some of you have put up, and you have forgotten them, God knows them every one, and hath them all in a Book of Remembrance; and there is many a since many of us hath committed, that we Are so Far from Repenting of them, that we have forgotten them; but God remembers all those Sins,
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God knows all things, and therefore I heartily desire, that as ever you would finde favor in the eyes of God, that you may know your own selves so clearly, what is amiss by you, that you may be brought to humble your selves, and to make your peace with God; God knows how it is.
God knows all things, and Therefore I heartily desire, that as ever you would find favour in the eyes of God, that you may know your own selves so clearly, what is amiss by you, that you may be brought to humble your selves, and to make your peace with God; God knows how it is.
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as to whisper it into your ears, even the greatest person in the Congregation, if God would but suggest somewhat to thy soul, to bring back thy heart to thy ways, that thou mightest fix upon the story of thy life, from thy minority, thy yonger days, to thy gray hairs, opus diei, this is this days work, God knows all. I confess,
as to whisper it into your ears, even the greatest person in the Congregation, if God would but suggest somewhat to thy soul, to bring back thy heart to thy ways, that thou Mightest fix upon the story of thy life, from thy minority, thy younger days, to thy grey hairs, opus Die, this is this days work, God knows all. I confess,
and possibly I should then have spoke of some things, that according to the Rules of Prudence will not be so fit now to lay open, here being a mixt Auditory,
and possibly I should then have spoke of Some things, that according to the Rules of Prudence will not be so fit now to lay open, Here being a mixed Auditory,
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The Lord knows that it may be some of thy Neighbors may censure thee for an Hypocrite, and think all thy Religion is but Ostentation, thou makest a great shew:
The Lord knows that it may be Some of thy Neighbours may censure thee for an Hypocrite, and think all thy Religion is but Ostentation, thou Makest a great show:
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And on the other side, if thou beest a glosing, complementing Hypocrite, and if thou dost but act a part in Religion, and hast got thy tongue tipt with some Gospel language, by hearing and out-living so many Ministers,
And on the other side, if thou Best a glossing, Complimenting Hypocrite, and if thou dost but act a part in Religion, and haste god thy tongue tipped with Some Gospel language, by hearing and outliving so many Ministers,
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and when they should correct them, and whip them, onely ask them, Why didst thou so, my childe? O look upon your selves in all your relations, the Lord who with a candle could search Jerusalem, can search every corner of your souls,
and when they should correct them, and whip them, only ask them, Why didst thou so, my child? Oh look upon your selves in all your relations, the Lord who with a candle could search Jerusalem, can search every corner of your Souls,
God knows how it is with you in your shops too, whether you have any false weights and measures, or any dark deluding windows, or any adulterate wares; and though you will not swear (perhaps) God knows whether you will not equivocate a lye in your Trading.
God knows how it is with you in your shops too, whither you have any false weights and measures, or any dark deluding windows, or any adulterate wares; and though you will not swear (perhaps) God knows whither you will not equivocate a lie in your Trading.
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Come along to the Exchange; God knows what exchanges you have there, what passions, what lyes, what frothy discourses, what corrupt communication there is, God knows all this;
Come along to the Exchange; God knows what exchanges you have there, what passion, what lies, what frothy discourses, what corrupt communication there is, God knows all this;
And when you come to your Offices, it may be some are Constables, or Sequestrators, or of the Excize-Office, &c. I cannot fall upon all, what traffiquing there,
And when you come to your Offices, it may be Some Are Constables, or Sequestrators, or of the Excize-Office, etc. I cannot fallen upon all, what trafficking there,
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it may be a Publique Officer in a Congregation will gather a great deal of Moneys, God knows whether there hath not been sometimes corrupt dealing; it may be we will go and feast,
it may be a Public Officer in a Congregation will gather a great deal of Moneys, God knows whither there hath not been sometime corrupt dealing; it may be we will go and feast,
and then we will have the Poors Collections, that must make it up; God knows whether there be not too much over-lashing many times in things of this nature:
and then we will have the Poors Collections, that must make it up; God knows whither there be not too much overlashing many times in things of this nature:
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since these sad Troubles began, whether my Brother, Cousin, Friend must not be spared, and many times a Parliament friend pinched more then a Malignant;
since these sad Troubles began, whither my Brother, cousin, Friend must not be spared, and many times a Parliament friend pinched more then a Malignant;
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When you come (then) to your Churches, God knows what carriage there is sometimes in the Vestry, when you come to choose a Lecturer; I must have such a one, Oh, he is a friend of my friends; and one man will have him upon another pretence, it may be because he thinks he will smooth him, and flatter him, and keep him in generals onely;
When you come (then) to your Churches, God knows what carriage there is sometime in the Vestry, when you come to choose a Lecturer; I must have such a one, O, he is a friend of my Friends; and one man will have him upon Another pretence, it may be Because he thinks he will smooth him, and flatter him, and keep him in generals only;
And then when you come to the Administration of the Worship and Service of God in your Congregations, God knows how patient divers of you have been at many pollutions a great while, that hath cost England very dear;
And then when you come to the Administration of the Worship and Service of God in your Congregations, God knows how patient diverse of you have been At many pollutions a great while, that hath cost England very dear;
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And God knows what a secret antipathy of heart there rises in many of you, against the work of Reformation, and that there should be now strict proceedings,
And God knows what a secret antipathy of heart there rises in many of you, against the work of Reformation, and that there should be now strict proceedings,
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and your Congregations purged of all Scandalous and Ignorant persons, kept from polluting the holy things of God: Oh! how many invectives are there made;
and your Congregations purged of all Scandalous and Ignorant Persons, kept from polluting the holy things of God: Oh! how many invectives Are there made;
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because they cannot indure the strictness of either, because they shall not have so much elbow room for their lusts, nor be so impunè wicked as formerly;
Because they cannot endure the strictness of either, Because they shall not have so much elbow room for their Lustiest, nor be so impunè wicked as formerly;
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Come to the Representative City it self, to the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel, God knows how things are carried there, what unsuitableness there is many times betwixt your Spirits, and your Places; He sees there is never a one of you but hath a Publique Place, and thereby advanced to some degree of honor; and yet I doubt God may behold in divers of you a change, in a Publique Place a Private Spirit: Oh! it were a most rare thing, London would be Jerusalem indeed,
Come to the Representative city it self, to the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel, God knows how things Are carried there, what unsuitableness there is many times betwixt your Spirits, and your Places; He sees there is never a one of you but hath a Public Place, and thereby advanced to Some degree of honour; and yet I doubt God may behold in diverse of you a change, in a Public Place a Private Spirit: Oh! it were a most rare thing, London would be Jerusalem indeed,
and Jerusalem in its lustre, if once it were come to this, That all the Common-Councel-men, and all the Aldermen, when they meet together in one place, in one Court, if they could come there with one heart, and with one Spirit, and all having no other design but this in common, To advance the glory of God, and the best good of the City: This were the way indeed to make you a City of Righteousness. But the Lord knows, it may be many that before they were chosen Common-Councel-men, sober, grave, active Christians for the Publike good, great blessings in the Wards, in the Parishes where they did live;
and Jerusalem in its lustre, if once it were come to this, That all the Common-Councel-men, and all the Aldermen, when they meet together in one place, in one Court, if they could come there with one heart, and with one Spirit, and all having no other Design but this in Common, To advance the glory of God, and the best good of the city: This were the Way indeed to make you a city of Righteousness. But the Lord knows, it may be many that before they were chosen Common-Councel-men, Sobrium, grave, active Christians for the Public good, great blessings in the Wards, in the Parishes where they did live;
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and then being advanced, grow Pragmatical, or it may be grow into something like Factions: Some probably on the other hand, more heavily, and politiquely, and carnally complying out of self-ends: It may be some that have been exceeding active, when they moved in an inferior Sphaere, when they come up to a higher Orb, are so worldly wise, it blunts their Zeal.
and then being advanced, grow Pragmatical, or it may be grow into something like Factions: some probably on the other hand, more heavily, and politicly, and carnally complying out of self-ends: It may be Some that have been exceeding active, when they moved in an inferior Sphere, when they come up to a higher Orb, Are so worldly wise, it blunts their Zeal.
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There was wont to be great complaints, he was a good Minister, but an ill Bishop; he was an excellent Councellor, but a bad Judge, advancement spoiled him:
There was wont to be great complaints, he was a good Minister, but an ill Bishop; he was an excellent Councillor, but a bad Judge, advancement spoiled him:
And for the very Government of the City, whether sometimes you be not more zealous in your own things, and more remiss in the things of God; the Lord knows this:
And for the very Government of the city, whither sometime you be not more zealous in your own things, and more remiss in the things of God; the Lord knows this:
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Whether sometimes you be not more indulgent to the rich, and pinch the poor most; how much care you may spend and exercise to maintain your own Priviledges, and keep up the Honor, and the reputation of the City, and it may be too exceeding faint, and flat, and dull, when it comes to the Sanctification of the Lords day, and purity of the Ordinances, and magnifying of Christ, there you moved (may be) as if your Chariot wheels were knockt off:
Whither sometime you be not more indulgent to the rich, and pinch the poor most; how much care you may spend and exercise to maintain your own Privileges, and keep up the Honour, and the reputation of the city, and it may be too exceeding faint, and flat, and dull, when it comes to the Sanctification of the lords day, and purity of the Ordinances, and magnifying of christ, there you moved (may be) as if your Chariot wheels were knocked off:
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Now God forbid that ever People should say thus upon any good grounds, Ship-money was aheav burthen, but now indeed it is onely exchanged; there may be as much oppression in some Officers in raising the Taxes,
Now God forbid that ever People should say thus upon any good grounds, Ship-money was aheav burden, but now indeed it is only exchanged; there may be as much oppression in Some Officers in raising the Taxes,
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and what if some should complain now, it may be, some Committees in the City, where things are not rightly charged, pinch as much as ever other places did:
and what if Some should complain now, it may be, Some Committees in the city, where things Are not rightly charged, pinch as much as ever other places did:
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How justly, I know not, but I am sure there are such discourses abroad. Oh! do you seriously and wisely consider, if there be any such distempers; God knows all these things:
How justly, I know not, but I am sure there Are such discourses abroad. Oh! do you seriously and wisely Consider, if there be any such distempers; God knows all these things:
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You have a Conscience that is a Witness against you, that will be a Judge; and as you would meet the great God with comfort at the great Assize, keep a privy Sessions often in your own bosoms, and set all right and straight there.
You have a Conscience that is a Witness against you, that will be a Judge; and as you would meet the great God with Comfort At the great Assize, keep a privy Sessions often in your own bosoms, and Set all right and straight there.
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And many complain now as fast, Such a one hath got a Monopoly of Offices and Places, and Ingrosses all, & they will thus and thus interest themselves in every thing,
And many complain now as fast, Such a one hath god a Monopoly of Offices and Places, and Ingrosses all, & they will thus and thus Interest themselves in every thing,
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People that are abroad in the Countrey have heard so much of the fame of London, since these things began, that they come here with great expectation, hearing of the fidelity and courage of London, and what you have done with your Purses, and how many have ventured their lives, they have great thoughts of London; but when they shall come up hither,
People that Are abroad in the Country have herd so much of the fame of London, since these things began, that they come Here with great expectation, hearing of the Fidis and courage of London, and what you have done with your Purses, and how many have ventured their lives, they have great thoughts of London; but when they shall come up hither,
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and if you would have a lovely picture drawn of London, both at home and abroad, I beseech you, Let it not be in vain that the Lord hath put it into your hearts to meet solemnly this day,
and if you would have a lovely picture drawn of London, both At home and abroad, I beseech you, Let it not be in vain that the Lord hath put it into your hearts to meet solemnly this day,
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and when he findes any Errata, or any thing amiss, as Lord Major, as Alderman, as Common-Councel-man, or Officer, that in the consideration of this, That God knows all things, you will fall down before him,
and when he finds any Errata, or any thing amiss, as Lord Major, as Alderman, as Common-Councel-man, or Officer, that in the consideration of this, That God knows all things, you will fallen down before him,
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You have heard likewise, That God knows, the great God hath an All-seeing, an All-searching eye, knows all things, sees how it fares with us: But then,
You have herd likewise, That God knows, the great God hath an All-seeing, an All-searching eye, knows all things, sees how it fares with us: But then,
That God might carry all things righteously at the Solemn and great day of Judgement, he imploys this subordinate Officer here to Record all things; so then two Books will be open, the Book of Gods Judgement, and the Book of our Conscience; and they will agree like a pair of Tallies, there will be a concurrence betwixt them in all particulars:
That God might carry all things righteously At the Solemn and great day of Judgement, he employs this subordinate Officer Here to Record all things; so then two Books will be open, the Book of God's Judgement, and the Book of our Conscience; and they will agree like a pair of Tallies, there will be a concurrence betwixt them in all particulars:
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but conscience never speaks peace, but when thou art in a good estate before God through Christ. I doubt there may be many ignorant men here, that may be bold, Why, Conscience troubles me not, and accuses me not; possibly it may be so:
but conscience never speaks peace, but when thou art in a good estate before God through christ. I doubt there may be many ignorant men Here, that may be bold, Why, Conscience Troubles me not, and accuses me not; possibly it may be so:
but when once Conscience comes, not onely to hold his peace, but to speak peace, that is a great advantage to thee: (that thou shalt hear of by and by) But if nothing can satisfie thy Conscience; thou wouldst appease thy Conscience;
but when once Conscience comes, not only to hold his peace, but to speak peace, that is a great advantage to thee: (that thou shalt hear of by and by) But if nothing can satisfy thy Conscience; thou Wouldst appease thy Conscience;
and quiet it, and goest to Prayer, and it may be comest to Sermons, and yet Conscience nibs thee, follows and dogs thee from place to place, and thou canst not rest:
and quiet it, and goest to Prayer, and it may be Comest to Sermons, and yet Conscience nibs thee, follows and Dogs thee from place to place, and thou Canst not rest:
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as being obstinately defective (for here the Apostle speaks principally in this, in wanting love to the Brethren) if your hearts condemn you in this, that you do not love truly one another, you can have no solid peace: For I dare boldly say, That there is never a man or woman in the world that hath a good Conscience (though a troubled Conscience, which may be good, when not comfortable) but they do love the Brethren,
as being obstinately defective (for Here the Apostle speaks principally in this, in wanting love to the Brothers) if your hearts condemn you in this, that you do not love truly one Another, you can have no solid peace: For I Dare boldly say, That there is never a man or woman in the world that hath a good Conscience (though a troubled Conscience, which may be good, when not comfortable) but they do love the Brothers,
But now, if thy heart indeed do condemn thee, as not having that which is an undoubted evidence of grace, not the lowest degree of grace, as, thy not wallowing in any sin, not allowing thy self in any the least wicked way, which is inconsistent with the truth of grace thus explain'd, it is a certain sign, that thou canst as yet expect nothing but condemnation from God.
But now, if thy heart indeed do condemn thee, as not having that which is an undoubted evidence of grace, not the lowest degree of grace, as, thy not wallowing in any since, not allowing thy self in any the least wicked Way, which is inconsistent with the truth of grace thus explained, it is a certain Signen, that thou Canst as yet expect nothing but condemnation from God.
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know this, Conscience is Gods servant, and therefore cannot be bribed, will not be corrupted, when once it hath received its Commission from him, is awakened by him:
know this, Conscience is God's servant, and Therefore cannot be bribed, will not be corrupted, when once it hath received its Commission from him, is awakened by him:
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This is the very nature of Conscience (observe it) when other things wither and dye, then (it may be) Conscience lives: when a mans teeth falls out, his hair falls off, and his hearing is gone,
This is the very nature of Conscience (observe it) when other things wither and die, then (it may be) Conscience lives: when a men teeth falls out, his hair falls off, and his hearing is gone,
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and his eye-sight lost, that he cannot see without Spectacles, &c. according to that elegant description of old age by Solomon; then his Conscience begins to live more vigorously, when he comes to dye.
and his eyesight lost, that he cannot see without Spectacles, etc. according to that elegant description of old age by Solomon; then his Conscience begins to live more vigorously, when he comes to die.
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Oh! it is a dangerous thing to out live your Consciences; you may out-live your Trading, and Honor, and yet overcome that (at least have comfort under it) but to lose your Conscience;
Oh! it is a dangerous thing to out live your Consciences; you may outlive your Trading, and Honour, and yet overcome that (At least have Comfort under it) but to loose your Conscience;
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Divines have a great dispute (many of them) where Hell should be; truly, you need never make an enquiry, God can make a Hell in any one of your Consciences:
Divines have a great dispute (many of them) where Hell should be; truly, you need never make an enquiry, God can make a Hell in any one of your Consciences:
and set Conscience on work to torment thee, thou wouldst soon know where Hell is: If God should but let one drop of his wrath fall upon thy Conscience at this time,
and Set Conscience on work to torment thee, thou Wouldst soon know where Hell is: If God should but let one drop of his wrath fallen upon thy Conscience At this time,
Suppose Drunkenness, or in Swearing, or in Lying, or in Uncleanness, or in Sabbath-breaking, or in want of love, whoever you are, you know it either to be a sin,
Suppose drunkenness, or in Swearing, or in Lying, or in Uncleanness, or in Sabbath-breaking, or in want of love, whoever you Are, you know it either to be a since,
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and it makes it infinitely evil: What will it be to have an everlasting stinging Conscience? a fire flaming in you that never will be extinguished? Oh! this will be the woful fruit of such a bad Conscience;
and it makes it infinitely evil: What will it be to have an everlasting stinging Conscience? a fire flaming in you that never will be extinguished? Oh! this will be the woeful fruit of such a bad Conscience;
For doubtless (as I intimated before) if God hath given thee a self-absolving, a self-approving heart, a heart approving thy self to him, according to the rule of the Word, God is thy God,
For doubtless (as I intimated before) if God hath given thee a self-absolving, a self-approving heart, a heart approving thy self to him, according to the Rule of the Word, God is thy God,
and in him thy Father, and doubt not but God will hear thy Prayers. I must forbear the further Confirmation and Explication of this, this being the third Exercise,
and in him thy Father, and doubt not but God will hear thy Prayers. I must forbear the further Confirmation and Explication of this, this being the third Exercise,
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You may please to look back to the former Observation, because we shall have occasion (they having so great affinity) to link them both together a little in the Application:
You may please to look back to the former Observation, Because we shall have occasion (they having so great affinity) to link them both together a little in the Application:
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1. Take heed then (in the first place) that you do not rest in such a condition, wherein you have not your own hearts to approve you, and to absolve you.
1. Take heed then (in the First place) that you do not rest in such a condition, wherein you have not your own hearts to approve you, and to absolve you.
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And not to instance in any other particular, or to return to those generals we mentioned before, I will keep to that that seems to be the Apostles intention here principally, speaking of their heart condemning of them for want of love to the Brethren.
And not to instance in any other particular, or to return to those generals we mentioned before, I will keep to that that seems to be the Apostles intention Here principally, speaking of their heart condemning of them for want of love to the Brothers.
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so to prevent and remove all Jealousies, and all Obstructions, or whatever might hinder a happy Union betwixt the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel, that you might preserve Love and Peace in the City.
so to prevent and remove all Jealousies, and all Obstructions, or whatever might hinder a happy union betwixt the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel, that you might preserve Love and Peace in the city.
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even in this particular, that there is no more true love among you. My two Reverend Brethren and Fellow-Laborers have commended Stedfastness, Activity and Unity;
even in this particular, that there is no more true love among you. My two Reverend Brothers and Fellow-Laborers have commended Steadfastness, Activity and Unity;
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Give me leave now to adde a plain Emphasis to all that, to endeavor, as God shall enable me, to drive this Nail to the head, that it may be fastened in every one of your hearts,
Give me leave now to add a plain Emphasis to all that, to endeavour, as God shall enable me, to drive this Nail to the head, that it may be fastened in every one of your hearts,
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and to put you upon a self-examining, and self-considering, whether you are able now to approve your selves thus to God, That you have Spirits settled and composed, and effectually combined in this happy Unity;
and to put you upon a self-examining, and self-considering, whither you Are able now to approve your selves thus to God, That you have Spirits settled and composed, and effectually combined in this happy Unity;
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You have had Zeal for the Publique, and have let go your Money (blessed be God that hath put it into your hearts to be so zealous) yea, have lost much Money, and many of your Friends, and God forbid now you should lose your selves for want of love.
You have had Zeal for the Public, and have let go your Money (blessed be God that hath put it into your hearts to be so zealous) yea, have lost much Money, and many of your Friends, and God forbid now you should loose your selves for want of love.
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(he tells you also what he thinks of France and Spain) but he gives this Character of England, That England is such an Animal, that will never dye, unless it kill it self:
(he tells you also what he thinks of France and Spain) but he gives this Character of England, That England is such an Animal, that will never die, unless it kill it self:
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Oh! what a victory would this be to the Blood-thirsty Adversaries? when all their plots could not break you, you should break one another through your Divisions: What a triumph would there be at Oxford? how would they insult? if that when they could not reach you, you should bite and tear one another:
Oh! what a victory would this be to the Bloodthirsty Adversaries? when all their plots could not break you, you should break one Another through your Divisions: What a triumph would there be At Oxford? how would they insult? if that when they could not reach you, you should bite and tear one Another:
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Too many Citizens (I doubt) herein do over much resemble their Gardens, which are full of goodly Tulyps, beautiful to the eye, but neither good for pot or smell; so they have a pompous love, a specious kindeness, in exchanging some Visits and Invitations, but little or no conference to the good of one anothers souls, little or no usefulness to one another in reference to the Publike. This appears,
Too many Citizens (I doubt) herein do over much resemble their Gardens, which Are full of goodly Tulyps, beautiful to the eye, but neither good for pot or smell; so they have a pompous love, a specious kindness, in exchanging Some Visits and Invitations, but little or no conference to the good of one another's Souls, little or no usefulness to one Another in Referente to the Public. This appears,
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for if you did love one another indeed, you would heartily rejoyce in one anothers good. But, alas, that such a one should have a Place rather then I,
for if you did love one Another indeed, you would heartily rejoice in one another's good. But, alas, that such a one should have a Place rather then I,
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were there love to the Publique, if there were any man in the City more active, and fitter for the work of the Publique then he is, he would rejoyce that such a one is called to it; this would argue love indeed.
were there love to the Public, if there were any man in the city more active, and fitter for the work of the Public then he is, he would rejoice that such a one is called to it; this would argue love indeed.
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As it is abroad now, Lutherans and Calvinists both pretend to be for Religion and Reformation, but it is a cause among them, that Religion much suffers, and the progress of the Gospel is very much obstructed by it. Take heed of censuring; this is want of love.
As it is abroad now, Lutherans and Calvinists both pretend to be for Religion and Reformation, but it is a cause among them, that Religion much suffers, and the progress of the Gospel is very much obstructed by it. Take heed of censuring; this is want of love.
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but what thou wouldst have thy Neighbor do to thee, in the same posture, in the same juncture and concurrence of circumstances, which our Savior makes the rule and expression of real love.
but what thou Wouldst have thy Neighbour do to thee, in the same posture, in the same juncture and concurrence of Circumstances, which our Saviour makes the Rule and expression of real love.
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I know not any thing that this day does indanger the Parliament party in England, the City party, those that are hearty for God and his Cause, then the predominancy of self-love; for men now love themselves better then the Kingdom, better then the Church, better then the State, love their own Estates, their own advantages more then all;
I know not any thing that this day does endanger the Parliament party in England, the city party, those that Are hearty for God and his Cause, then the predominancy of Self-love; for men now love themselves better then the Kingdom, better then the Church, better then the State, love their own Estates, their own advantages more then all;
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and this exposes them to abundance of snares, because they love themselves inordinately; O therefore, steer all Publique Councels even according to this very rule.
and this exposes them to abundance of snares, Because they love themselves inordinately; Oh Therefore, steer all Public Counsels even according to this very Rule.
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I beseech you, you that are of the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel-men, consider, That the less self-love you bring with you to your City Transactions, the better you are to manage all your Affairs:
I beseech you, you that Are of the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel-men, Consider, That the less Self-love you bring with you to your city Transactions, the better you Are to manage all your Affairs:
and as I am at home, but I'le go as one of the City, and as one of the Representative Body; and if Self would step up, and put in it self, Stand by Self, the City must first be concerned, and the Publique must first be minded:
and as I am At home, but I'll go as one of the city, and as one of the Representative Body; and if Self would step up, and put in it self, Stand by Self, the city must First be concerned, and the Public must First be minded:
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then ever we had yet for any Victory (though we have had many glorious ones) as long as ever you are full of Envy, or full of Oppression, or full of Censuring, or full of Selfishness, it argues you want love.
then ever we had yet for any Victory (though we have had many glorious ones) as long as ever you Are full of Envy, or full of Oppression, or full of Censuring, or full of Selfishness, it argues you want love.
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and as you would Approve your selves indeed to God, and as you would have confidence in God, and as you would expect acceptation to God, and would be welcom to the Throne of Grace, when you go to Prayer,
and as you would Approve your selves indeed to God, and as you would have confidence in God, and as you would expect acceptation to God, and would be welcome to the Throne of Grace, when you go to Prayer,
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and finde favor with God; Then, labor to take out this Lesson, get a self-absolving heart in this particular, that you are sure you have love to the Brethren.
and find favour with God; Then, labour to take out this lesson, get a self-absolving heart in this particular, that you Are sure you have love to the Brothers.
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If there were more love amongst all persons of quality; if Common-Councel-men, and those in place of Power, did often meet together, not to nourish prejudices one against another,
If there were more love among all Persons of quality; if Common-Councel-men, and those in place of Power, did often meet together, not to nourish prejudices one against Another,
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You have heard sometimes talk of differences between the Houses, Oh! what a sad thing were this? as that the House of Commons, may be, should have some jealousies of the Peers, and the Peers sometimes of the House of Commons; if there have been any such jealousies, or misunderstandings, then you know Publique things have not gone on so well:
You have herd sometime talk of differences between the Houses, Oh! what a sad thing were this? as that the House of Commons, may be, should have Some jealousies of the Peers, and the Peers sometime of the House of Commons; if there have been any such jealousies, or misunderstandings, then you know Public things have not gone on so well:
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There is difference so between the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel-men, and now they begin to dispute about their Priviledges, and there grows Debates and Contentions:
There is difference so between the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel-men, and now they begin to dispute about their Privileges, and there grows Debates and Contentions:
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I know not any thing would joynt you, and soder, and cement you together better then a Spirit of Love: If there were but a Spirit of Love to act the Common-Councel,
I know not any thing would joint you, and solder, and cement you together better then a Spirit of Love: If there were but a Spirit of Love to act the Common-Councel,
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And I beseech you take a word (though it be out of my Sphaere) yet from a Minister of the Gospel take it, who desires to be faithful to your souls, and to the City;
And I beseech you take a word (though it be out of my Sphere) yet from a Minister of the Gospel take it, who Desires to be faithful to your Souls, and to the city;
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When there was some small divisions betwixt the Houses of Parliament, Oh! says one Citizen, would to God they would leave disputing of their Priviledges, and joyn against the Common Enemy: And when there hath been any clashing in the Armies, Oh! would the Commanders would let them alone till they come to their Garisons in the winter, and then let them debate it, onely now let us go on vigorously against our Enemies. I beseech you (worthy Citizens) do so too:
When there was Some small divisions betwixt the Houses of Parliament, Oh! Says one Citizen, would to God they would leave disputing of their Privileges, and join against the Common Enemy: And when there hath been any clashing in the Armies, Oh! would the Commanders would let them alone till they come to their Garrisons in the winter, and then let them debate it, only now let us go on vigorously against our Enemies. I beseech you (worthy Citizens) do so too:
as to take the seasonablest time to dispute them, if your disputing of them in this nick should set all on fire; when you should joyn purses and hands, and all against the common Enemy,
as to take the seasonablest time to dispute them, if your disputing of them in this neck should Set all on fire; when you should join purses and hands, and all against the Common Enemy,
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and deceive the world, that expects so much wisdom, and zeal, and courage, and faithfulness to the publique Cause from London, that if now jealousies and misunderstandings should creep in,
and deceive the world, that expects so much Wisdom, and zeal, and courage, and faithfulness to the public Cause from London, that if now jealousies and misunderstandings should creep in,
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and scotch the wheel, how would people be frustrated of their expectations, that have such thoughts of London! Be pleased to suffer these things to enter into your most serious thoughts,
and scotch the wheel, how would people be frustrated of their Expectations, that have such thoughts of London! Be pleased to suffer these things to enter into your most serious thoughts,
or any thing that is your own, when it comes in competition with the Publique. I love every man should love that that is to be loved, in a due proportion, according to its share, with reference to Christ and his Cause: There are now great things on foot,
or any thing that is your own, when it comes in competition with the Public. I love every man should love that that is to be loved, in a due proportion, according to its share, with Referente to christ and his Cause: There Are now great things on foot,
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as if God would incourage us to pray, and endeavor more after it? What news is it? Seven thousand persons in Taunton relieved, where were so many precious souls of the countrey got together,
as if God would encourage us to pray, and endeavour more After it? What news is it? Seven thousand Persons in Taunton relieved, where were so many precious Souls of the country god together,
You have an Army on foot, and a great deal of prudent and speedy care is required, to consider how it should be maintained, and how to manage these publique Affairs most dexterously: when there comes a winter season,
You have an Army on foot, and a great deal of prudent and speedy care is required, to Consider how it should be maintained, and how to manage these public Affairs most dexterously: when there comes a winter season,
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when there is no such time, nor need for such vigorous motion in these Enterprizes, then dispute your Priviledges, and then write Books, and then debate what is between the Common-Councel and Court of Aldermen;
when there is no such time, nor need for such vigorous motion in these Enterprises, then dispute your Privileges, and then write Books, and then debate what is between the Common-Councel and Court of Aldermen;
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but take heed now you let not in your Enemy, by making a Breach amongst your selves; when you keep Court of Guards that costs you so many thousands a year, neglect not the Guard of Peace and mutual Love:
but take heed now you let not in your Enemy, by making a Breach among your selves; when you keep Court of Guards that costs you so many thousands a year, neglect not the Guard of Peace and mutual Love:
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how will Rome, and Spain, and all the World (that are Enemies to the Cause of God) Triumph, that they have got a Victory over those that they counted their greatest Enemies to their grand Design? Where is your love, worthy Citizens! get this self-absolving heart:
how will Room, and Spain, and all the World (that Are Enemies to the Cause of God) Triumph, that they have god a Victory over those that they counted their greatest Enemies to their grand Design? Where is your love, worthy Citizens! get this self-absolving heart:
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though there be so many defilements that may provoke God to blast all, he being a God hearing Prayers? but all our work is not done when our prayers are done;
though there be so many defilements that may provoke God to blast all, he being a God hearing Prayers? but all our work is not done when our Prayers Are done;
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Then the next week the question will be, What news of it? how we bless God for it? If now the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel might joyn as one man, then they should conclude, God hath heard their Prayers, and accepted of their endeavours:
Then the next Week the question will be, What news of it? how we bless God for it? If now the Court of Aldermen, and Common-Councel might join as one man, then they should conclude, God hath herd their Prayers, and accepted of their endeavours:
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It will not be unseasonable to acquaint you with the prudent carriage of Menenius Agrippa, who by a witty Parable (no wonder our blessed Savior delighted so much in Parables, they being so prevalent to perswade) composed the great Distractions amongst the Romans, The chief Magistrates were agrieved, thinking the inferior Commons had too many advantages:
It will not be unseasonable to acquaint you with the prudent carriage of Menenius Agrippa, who by a witty Parable (no wonder our blessed Saviour delighted so much in Parables, they being so prevalent to persuade) composed the great Distractions among the Roman, The chief Magistrates were aggrieved, thinking the inferior Commons had too many advantages:
Hence the necessary use of the stomack did most clearly appear, that as it received strength from their care, so by a reciprocal influx, it helped to convey nourishment to the whole. There needs no Application.
Hence the necessary use of the stomach did most clearly appear, that as it received strength from their care, so by a reciprocal influx, it helped to convey nourishment to the Whole. There needs no Application.
Give me leave to subjoyn that which I thought of, that in that holy man Ezra, He proclaims a Fast at the river Ahava, that they might seek of God a right way for themselves and their little ones, and all their substance.
Give me leave to subjoin that which I Thought of, that in that holy man Ezra, He proclaims a Fast At the river Ahava, that they might seek of God a right Way for themselves and their little ones, and all their substance.
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And what was his reason? A very pious and worthy one, and I would gladly think so well of this worthy City, that you had as good a reason for this meeting;
And what was his reason? A very pious and worthy one, and I would gladly think so well of this worthy city, that you had as good a reason for this meeting;
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and now, if he should have gone and desired the King, that was but a Heathen, Pray Sir, let us have a party to guard us through the Countreys, what would he have thought of them? what, have you said such great things of your God, that he hath sought you out,
and now, if he should have gone and desired the King, that was but a Heathen, Pray Sir, let us have a party to guard us through the Countries', what would he have Thought of them? what, have you said such great things of your God, that he hath sought you out,
First, for your love in Church matters; there is a great deal of need to preach this Doctrine to London, you have had much said to you already concerning unsetledness in Opinion: truly, it is a sad condition,
First, for your love in Church matters; there is a great deal of need to preach this Doctrine to London, you have had much said to you already Concerning unsettledness in Opinion: truly, it is a sad condition,
God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself. And I desire heartily, that Ministers, and Citizens, and that all ranks and sorts of people now were Reconcilers:
God was in christ reconciling the world to himself. And I desire heartily, that Ministers, and Citizens, and that all ranks and sorts of people now were Reconcilers:
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A great deal of talk there is about Differences between those you call Presbyterians, and Independents, and men use all their wits to heighten the Difference to the utmost;
A great deal of talk there is about Differences between those you call Presbyterians, and Independents, and men use all their wits to heighten the Difference to the utmost;
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and if there were but half the pains to lessen, as there is to greaten them, I should hope we might joyn heads and hearts, and all without any such formidable breach, as some think.
and if there were but half the pains to lessen, as there is to greaten them, I should hope we might join Heads and hearts, and all without any such formidable breach, as Some think.
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What do people think? Surely, one party must be absolutely broken, if God gives us the wisdom and sobriety that is from above, first pure, and then peaceable;
What do people think? Surely, one party must be absolutely broken, if God gives us the Wisdom and sobriety that is from above, First pure, and then peaceable;
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There is no such difference, for ought I know, between the sober Independent, and moderate Presbyterian, but if things were wisely managed, both might be reconciled;
There is no such difference, for ought I know, between the Sobrium Independent, and moderate Presbyterian, but if things were wisely managed, both might be reconciled;
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Here are Three wonderful steps: and I believe five years ago here is not a man in this Congregation, did expect so much as God hath already granted us:
Here Are Three wondered steps: and I believe five Years ago Here is not a man in this Congregation, did expect so much as God hath already granted us:
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and now hath almost the House of Commons (the Vote of it, as I hear, is past) namely, An Ordinance, taking care for removing of Offences in Congregations, of ignorant and scandalous persons, who sad the souls of the Saints by their Divisions, that do pollute the things of God;
and now hath almost the House of Commons (the Vote of it, as I hear, is passed) namely, an Ordinance, taking care for removing of Offences in Congregations, of ignorant and scandalous Persons, who sad the Souls of the Saints by their Divisions, that do pollute the things of God;
and got competent knowledge, and given satisfaction for their scandal: And this is the thing the Independents contest for, and the Presbyterians concur in;
and god competent knowledge, and given satisfaction for their scandal: And this is the thing the Independents contest for, and the Presbyterians concur in;
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As suppose a Congregation have Excommunicated a person, it may be he findes himself agrieved, he will complain to the Consociation of those neighbor Churches in that Classis:
As suppose a Congregation have Excommunicated a person, it may be he finds himself aggrieved, he will complain to the Consociation of those neighbour Churches in that Classis:
Those Ministers will require the Pastor and Elders of that Congregation, to give them an account why they did Excommunicate such a man? they will hear it;
Those Ministers will require the Pastor and Elders of that Congregation, to give them an account why they did Excommunicate such a man? they will hear it;
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and here this confirmation comes to strengthen what the Congregation hath done: or if they finde they did in rashly and incogitantly, and out of a spirit of Revenge, they will say, You are bound to reverse this,
and Here this confirmation comes to strengthen what the Congregation hath done: or if they find they did in rashly and incogitantly, and out of a Spirit of Revenge, they will say, You Are bound to reverse this,
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or so far engaged to any Presbyterian, to close with him in any thing that is evil ▪ but that we might with unprejudiced mindes and severe consciencces, go with them both,
or so Far engaged to any Presbyterian, to close with him in any thing that is evil ▪ but that we might with unprejudiced minds and severe consciencces, go with them both,
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or Ceremonies they could not submit to (blessed be God that is turned out at the back door, and there is a Directory for that) or else mixt Communion: And the Parliament hath given evidence, That they will take order for such a power in every Congregation, that an honest heart may with much comfort there sit down,
or Ceremonies they could not submit to (blessed be God that is turned out At the back door, and there is a Directory for that) or Else mixed Communion: And the Parliament hath given evidence, That they will take order for such a power in every Congregation, that an honest heart may with much Comfort there fit down,
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Therefore I beseech you, stir up your selves, and one another, that we study how to lessen the differences, and do not give way to passionate dividing invectives.
Therefore I beseech you, stir up your selves, and one Another, that we study how to lessen the differences, and do not give Way to passionate dividing invectives.
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and speak uniting language in our Sermons, in our Books, and upon all occasions, that if it were possible, they that are like to dwell in one Heaven hereafter, might now dwell in one England,
and speak uniting language in our Sermons, in our Books, and upon all occasions, that if it were possible, they that Are like to dwell in one Heaven hereafter, might now dwell in one England,
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2. As in Church matters, so I beseech you, shew your love likewise in all your Transacting Civil and City Affairs, manage all your meetings, your negotiations with love:
2. As in Church matters, so I beseech you, show your love likewise in all your Transacting Civil and city Affairs, manage all your meetings, your negotiations with love:
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Love should be of a diffusive overflowing disposition. Love poor fatherless Children, so as to bring them up at School (blessed be God that you have so many Schools here) and I hope the City will both wisely and conscionably still cherish those Nurseries, that yong Children may be bred to write and reade, and so afterwards bound Apprentices, that they may be set to good Callings, or fitted for the University, those that have parts; and look to your poor.
Love should be of a diffusive overflowing disposition. Love poor fatherless Children, so as to bring them up At School (blessed be God that you have so many Schools Here) and I hope the city will both wisely and Conscionably still cherish those Nurseries, that young Children may be bred to write and read, and so afterwards bound Apprentices, that they may be Set to good Callings, or fitted for the university, those that have parts; and look to your poor.
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Many decayed Tradesmen there are, and many that were good housekeepers before, are fain to go a begging, which they do in the night, being ashamed to appear in such an habit in the day:
Many decayed Tradesmen there Are, and many that were good housekeepers before, Are fain to go a begging, which they do in the night, being ashamed to appear in such an habit in the day:
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If the Lord would shew that mercy, to crown this Fast with success, that if you have been too rigid in your Taxes, too severe and partial in your Impositions, and put it into your hearts to loose burthens,
If the Lord would show that mercy, to crown this Fast with success, that if you have been too rigid in your Taxes, too severe and partial in your Impositions, and put it into your hearts to lose burdens,
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will you take out this Lesson? Oh! how will you rejoyce the heart of your praying servants, the hearts of all the City, the wrestlers with God, if such visible fruits should spring up after this days exercise, it would incourage others to creep into corners upon such an occasion.
will you take out this lesson? Oh! how will you rejoice the heart of your praying Servants, the hearts of all the city, the wrestlers with God, if such visible fruits should spring up After this days exercise, it would encourage Others to creep into corners upon such an occasion.
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Then shall thy health spring forth speedily, God might heal your Distempers, and keep you in a heavenly frame. It is an admirable mercy (I am glad God hath brought it to my minde) which the God of Salvation hath shewn to you since the Parliament began, in preventing the Plague from spreading in London, one Troop of destroying Angels might have done that, that all the Armies against it could not have done:
Then shall thy health spring forth speedily, God might heal your Distempers, and keep you in a heavenly frame. It is an admirable mercy (I am glad God hath brought it to my mind) which the God of Salvation hath shown to you since the Parliament began, in preventing the Plague from spreading in London, one Troop of destroying Angels might have done that, that all the Armies against it could not have done:
But I hope God will rather turn your dross into gold, and you will become a City of righteousness, where God might delight to dwell, and to shew himself:
But I hope God will rather turn your dross into gold, and you will become a city of righteousness, where God might delight to dwell, and to show himself:
what miseries poor Bristol and Exeter have undergone, that you heard related, and it hath been coming towards you; when some have come and told you, The Kings Army are coming to London, you have gone to your prayers,
what misery's poor Bristol and Exeter have undergone, that you herd related, and it hath been coming towards you; when Some have come and told you, The Kings Army Are coming to London, you have gone to your Prayers,
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And yet this is not all, though I think I have said enough (if God please to concur with weak pains, to leave somewhat upon your, hearts) yet here is more behinde:
And yet this is not all, though I think I have said enough (if God please to concur with weak pains, to leave somewhat upon your, hearts) yet Here is more behind:
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Be pleased, worthy Citizens, my Lord Mayor, and Aldermen, and Common-Councel, consider, what speaking of vanity there is, what putting forth of the finger, where is any yoke that pinches poor men? Let us enquire in all our transactions, where is any Tax pinches any man? where is any Sequestration Officer that oppresses any man? And what follows?
Be pleased, worthy Citizens, my Lord Mayor, and Aldermen, and Common-Councel, Consider, what speaking of vanity there is, what putting forth of the finger, where is any yoke that pinches poor men? Let us inquire in all our transactions, where is any Tax pinches any man? where is any Sequestration Officer that Oppresses any man? And what follows?
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And if thou wilt draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfie the afflicted. Many a hungry soul there is come up to London, and blessed be God that you have the honor to be the Grainary now for a great part of England; and the Lord hath with advantage paid you,
And if thou wilt draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted. Many a hungry soul there is come up to London, and blessed be God that you have the honour to be the Granary now for a great part of England; and the Lord hath with advantage paid you,
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if you would take out but that lesson I named before, if the Lord would be pleased to unite them they call Presbyterians and Independents, I doubt not but the rest would in time fall off and wither;
if you would take out but that Lesson I nam before, if the Lord would be pleased to unite them they call Presbyterians and Independents, I doubt not but the rest would in time fallen off and wither;
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first, it looks more amiably, secondly, smells more sweetly, thirdly, springs more fruitfully. What a blessed thing were it to see London in this posture after a day of Praying;
First, it looks more amiably, secondly, smells more sweetly, Thirdly, springs more fruitfully. What a blessed thing were it to see London in this posture After a day of Praying;
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If a man went to draw the picture of London now, to make it look more lovely, I would desire these three colours, Purity in Religion, Equity in the administration of Justice and Unity, A sweet combination of your Spirits in both:
If a man went to draw the picture of London now, to make it look more lovely, I would desire these three colours, Purity in Religion, Equity in the administration of justice and Unity, A sweet combination of your Spirits in both:
go into the Hospitals, in one there are poor fatherless-Children brought up for the Universities or Trades, and go to another, there are all maimed soldiers taken care for:
go into the Hospitals, in one there Are poor fatherless-Children brought up for the Universities or Trades, and go to Another, there Are all maimed Soldiers taken care for:
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but as the day is Extraordinary, so we pray, and hope (surely God expects it) that there should be some extraordinary fruit, some Monument erected after this.
but as the day is Extraordinary, so we pray, and hope (surely God expects it) that there should be Some extraordinary fruit, Some Monument erected After this.
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And they that shall be of thee, shall build the old waste places, and thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations, and thou shalt be called the repairer of breaches, the restorer of paths to dwell in.
And they that shall be of thee, shall built the old waste places, and thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations, and thou shalt be called the repairer of Breaches, the restorer of paths to dwell in.
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I thank my God, I come not here to flatter you, yet I must speak the truth, I know no Society (next the Parliament) I am sure no City in England bath so great a share in the Reformation,
I thank my God, I come not Here to flatter you, yet I must speak the truth, I know no Society (next the Parliament) I am sure no city in England bath so great a share in the Reformation,
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And truly, the Courage of London, and the Purses of London, the Piety of London, the Fidelity of London (blessed be God, whose grace it is) I desire to honor God,
And truly, the Courage of London, and the Purses of London, the Piety of London, the Fidis of London (blessed be God, whose grace it is) I desire to honour God,
Blessed be God, you have had a very great share in it already, and there is more to come, And thou shalt be called a repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in:
Blessed be God, you have had a very great share in it already, and there is more to come, And thou shalt be called a repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in:
What ever others say, London is a rebellious City, a den of thieves, and the like a yet if you put your prayers into action, God will put this honor upon you, you shall be called The repairer of the breaches: Let others have this brand.
What ever Others say, London is a rebellious city, a den of thieves, and the like a yet if you put your Prayers into actium, God will put this honour upon you, you shall be called The repairer of the Breaches: Let Others have this brand.
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Conscientia est judicium hominis de semet ipso pro ut subjicitur judicio Dei. Isa 5. 3. 3 Cor. 11. 31 Ames. cas. Consc l. c. 1. NONLATINALPHABET conscientia.
Conscientia est judicium hominis de semet ipso Pro ut subjicitur Judicio Dei. Isaiah 5. 3. 3 Cor. 11. 31 Ames. case. Conscience l. c. 1. conscientia.
Ministers may be plain with hearers, especially upon days of Humiliation Act. 2. 46. 4. They did eat their meat with gladnes and singlenes of heart, praising God Tertul.
Ministers may be plain with hearers, especially upon days of Humiliation Act. 2. 46. 4. They did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God Tertulian
