Righteousness rained from heaven, or, A serious and seasonable discourse exciting all to an earnest enquiry after and continued waiting for the effusions of the spirit unto a communication and increase of righteousness, that faith, holiness, and obedience may yet abound among us, and the wilderness become a fruitful field / as it was delivered in a sermon preached at Harford Connecticut in New-England, May 10, 1677, being the day of election there by Samuel Hooker.
they had been disobedient, and undutiful in their behaviour, as appeareth in the 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5th verses he was grieved and angry with them, as in the tenth [ It is in my heart to chastise them. ]
they had been disobedient, and undutiful in their behaviour, as appears in the 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5th Verses he was grieved and angry with them, as in the tenth [ It is in my heart to chastise them. ]
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and for the Bee that is in the land of Assyria, and maketh them to rest in the place where he appointeth, Isai. 7.18, 19. it became Israel therefore when they saw the Nations gathering against them, to eye God who in his anger had mustered and given them a charge so to do.
and for the Bee that is in the land of Assyria, and makes them to rest in the place where he appoints, Isaiah 7.18, 19. it became Israel Therefore when they saw the nations gathering against them, to eye God who in his anger had mustered and given them a charge so to do.
The Assyrian is the rod of his anger, and the staffe in their hand is his indignation, they move not till he sendeth, they make no spoile until he giveth the word of command, 2 King. 24.2, 3. And the Lord sent against him bands of the Caldeer, and bands of the Syrians, and bands of the Moabites, and bands of the children of Ammon, and s•nt them against Judah to destroy it. Surely at the commandment of the Lord came this upon Judah.
The assyrian is the rod of his anger, and the staff in their hand is his Indignation, they move not till he sends, they make no spoil until he gives the word of command, 2 King. 24.2, 3. And the Lord sent against him bans of the Caldeer, and bans of the Syrians, and bans of the Moabites, and bans of the children of Ammon, and s•nt them against Judah to destroy it. Surely At the Commandment of the Lord Come this upon Judah.
so this people, instead of going right forward in the way of truth, which is but one halted betwixt two, balked in their obedience, and perverted their way:
so this people, instead of going right forward in the Way of truth, which is but one halted betwixt two, balked in their Obedience, and perverted their Way:
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Thus Pharaoh The Lord be so with you as I will let you go, Exod. 10.10. I will order the matter, and let Jehovah comply and take up with what I shall see cause to appoint; But God resisteth the proud.
Thus Pharaoh The Lord be so with you as I will let you go, Exod 10.10. I will order the matter, and let Jehovah comply and take up with what I shall see cause to appoint; But God Resisteth the proud.
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It followeth therefore [ But I passed over upon her fair neck, ] God had dealt bountifully with Israel, made him ride on the high places of the Earth, that he might eat the increase of the field,
It follows Therefore [ But I passed over upon her fair neck, ] God had dealt bountifully with Israel, made him ride on the high places of the Earth, that he might eat the increase of the field,
wherefore he addeth [ I will make Ephraim to ride ] inasmuch as lesser chastisements did not avail, God threatn•th to deal more roughly with them, with a stronger hand, violently to break in upon them, and fend them into Captivity.
Wherefore he adds [ I will make Ephraim to ride ] inasmuch as lesser chastisements did not avail, God threatn•th to deal more roughly with them, with a Stronger hand, violently to break in upon them, and fend them into Captivity.
So the word [ Ride ] sometimes importeth, Job 30.21, 22. With thy strong hand thou opposest thy self against me, thou l•ftest me up to the wind, thou causest me to ride, and dissolvest my substance.
So the word [ Ride ] sometime imports, Job 30.21, 22. With thy strong hand thou opposest thy self against me, thou l•ftest me up to the wind, thou causest me to ride, and dissolvest my substance.
Upon this in the 12th verse, He exhorteth them unto reformation and amendment of their wayes [ Sowe to your selves in righteousness ] that their reformation might be sound,
Upon this in the 12th verse, He exhorteth them unto Reformation and amendment of their ways [ Sow to your selves in righteousness ] that their Reformation might be found,
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or promise for the future, unless they repent, and sorrow after a godly sort for sin past, their reformation proveth like seed scattered on Land that never was broken up, which cometh to nothing in the issue.
or promise for the future, unless they Repent, and sorrow After a godly sort for since past, their Reformation Proves like seed scattered on Land that never was broken up, which comes to nothing in the issue.
Reap in mercy ] Though their Repentance and Reformation could merit nothing: yet if they would sowe in righteousness, and break up their fallow ground.
Reap in mercy ] Though their Repentance and Reformation could merit nothing: yet if they would sow in righteousness, and break up their fallow ground.
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denoting that they must be beholding to mercy when they had done all they could, Ephes. 2.8. By Grace ye are saved thorough Faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God.
denoting that they must be beholding to mercy when they had done all they could, Ephesians 2.8. By Grace you Are saved through Faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God.
In which words the Prophet amplifieth on his former Exhortation, partly directing in it, and partly exhorting to it. 1. He directeth in it, Seek ye Jehovah; set not about this great work of Reformation in your own strength.
In which words the Prophet amplifieth on his former Exhortation, partly directing in it, and partly exhorting to it. 1. He directeth in it, Seek you Jehovah; Set not about this great work of Reformation in your own strength.
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when that is poured out from on high, Judgement shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field, Isai. 32.15, 16. Therefore in the sense of our own nothingness,
when that is poured out from on high, Judgement shall dwell in the Wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field, Isaiah 32.15, 16. Therefore in the sense of our own nothingness,
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you are chastened but not destroyed, you have a breathing time yet left: two things seem to be implyed in it. 1. Matter of encouragement, there was yet hope in Israel concerning this thing, in as much as God was willing to be intreated for their help, therefore let them be encouraged:
you Are chastened but not destroyed, you have a breathing time yet left: two things seem to be employed in it. 1. Matter of encouragement, there was yet hope in Israel Concerning this thing, in as much as God was willing to be entreated for their help, Therefore let them be encouraged:
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So that when the Text saith, it is time to seek the Lord, the meaning is, that it is time to wait on God in the use of all suitable means until he come ] He is the most glorious agent, none can do like God, He [ Performeth ] all things for me, Psal. 57.2. you may speak fair, resolve and promise much,
So that when the Text Says, it is time to seek the Lord, the meaning is, that it is time to wait on God in the use of all suitable means until he come ] He is the most glorious agent, none can do like God, He [ Performeth ] all things for me, Psalm 57.2. you may speak fair, resolve and promise much,
He hath abundance of righteousness with him, and he can shed it forth upon us abundantly, Tit. 3.5, 6. according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
He hath abundance of righteousness with him, and he can shed it forth upon us abundantly, Tit. 3.5, 6. according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he shed on us abundantly, through jesus christ our Lord.
Sometimes it importeth conformity to the second Table, especially when joyned with, and yet distinguished from holiness, Luk. 1.75. That we might serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all the dayes of our life.
Sometime it imports conformity to the second Table, especially when joined with, and yet distinguished from holiness, Luk. 1.75. That we might serve him without Fear in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.
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Sometimes it is put more largely, and signifieth the same with Godliness, implying a heart and life evangellically conformable to Gods holy Law, Luk. 1.6. and they were both righteous before Gods, walking in all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless:
Sometime it is put more largely, and signifies the same with Godliness, implying a heart and life Evangelically conformable to God's holy Law, Luk. 1.6. and they were both righteous before God's, walking in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless:
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This sence seemeth to suit here, as opposed to wickedness and iniquity in the words immediately following, ye have ploughed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity, ver. 13.
This sense seems to suit Here, as opposed to wickedness and iniquity in the words immediately following, you have ploughed wickedness, you have reaped iniquity, ver. 13.
The series therefore of the words runneth thus, you have sinned and God hath afflicted you [ He hath passed over your neck ] moreover you are still threatned [ it is in his desire to chastise you ] But you are not destroyed;
The series Therefore of the words Runneth thus, you have sinned and God hath afflicted you [ He hath passed over your neck ] moreover you Are still threatened [ it is in his desire to chastise you ] But you Are not destroyed;
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and be righteous by faith, having the merits of Christs active and passive obedience imputed to you, by the efficacy of the infinite grace of God in the new covenant, Rom. 4.6. Phil. 3.9.
and be righteous by faith, having the merits of Christ active and passive Obedience imputed to you, by the efficacy of the infinite grace of God in the new Covenant, Rom. 4.6. Philip 3.9.
and put on the new, which is created after God in righteousness and true holiness, Eph. 4.24. that the very God of peace may sanctifie you wholly, 1 Thess. 5 23. 3. That you may be practically righteous, denying all ungoliness and worldly lusts, living soberly, godly and righteously, in this present world;
and put on the new, which is created After God in righteousness and true holiness, Ephesians 4.24. that the very God of peace may sanctify you wholly, 1 Thess 5 23. 3. That you may be practically righteous, denying all ungoliness and worldly Lustiest, living soberly, godly and righteously, in this present world;
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Doct. When a sinful People have been chastened, and are still threatned, but not destroyed, it is time for them to seek Iehovah till he come and rain righteousness upon them:
Doct. When a sinful People have been chastened, and Are still threatened, but not destroyed, it is time for them to seek Jehovah till he come and rain righteousness upon them:
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Daniel mentioneth it as matter of bitterness in the days of his solemn mourning, that they had failed in this, Dan. 9.13. All this evil is come upon us,
daniel mentioneth it as matter of bitterness in the days of his solemn mourning, that they had failed in this, Dan. 9.13. All this evil is come upon us,
and yet make little of righteousness: This is that King Ahaz, 2 Chron. 28.22. Reas. 1. May be taken from the great necessity and precious excellency of righteousness: 1. Its necessity:
and yet make little of righteousness: This is that King Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 28.22. Reas. 1. May be taken from the great necessity and precious excellency of righteousness: 1. Its necessity:
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Righteousness is the one thing necessary. There is no living for us without it, Prov. 10.2. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivereth from death.
Righteousness is the one thing necessary. There is no living for us without it, Curae 10.2. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness Delivereth from death.
As Iob said, we may all say, If I be wicked wo be to me, Job 10.15. for so saith God also, Isai, 3.10.11. Say to the righteous, that it shall be well, but wo unto the wicked.
As Job said, we may all say, If I be wicked woe be to me, Job 10.15. for so Says God also, Isaiah, 3.10.11. Say to the righteous, that it shall be well, but woe unto the wicked.
on the other hand, what is the hope of the wicked? yet a little while and the wicked shall not be, thou shalt diligently consider his place and it shall not be, Psal. 37. 1•. What a necessity doth this Text put upon Righteousness. 1. Be Righteous, or you will be nothing:
on the other hand, what is the hope of the wicked? yet a little while and the wicked shall not be, thou shalt diligently Consider his place and it shall not be, Psalm 37. 1•. What a necessity does this Text put upon Righteousness. 1. Be Righteous, or you will be nothing:
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and love to live in the commission of known sin, they are wicked, 2 Thess. 2.12. and such shall perish and consume away into smoke, Psal 37.20. 2. Thou shalt consider his place, and it shall not be.
and love to live in the commission of known since, they Are wicked, 2 Thess 2.12. and such shall perish and consume away into smoke, Psalm 37.20. 2. Thou shalt Consider his place, and it shall not be.
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the very place in which they live is cursed for their sake, and in danger to be desolate, Psal. 107.33. When righteous Lot with his little company left Sodom, and few or none but wicked were left there, you know what followed, Gen. 19.24, 28. Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and Gomorrab Brimstone and Fire from the Lord out of Heaven,
the very place in which they live is cursed for their sake, and in danger to be desolate, Psalm 107.33. When righteous Lot with his little company left Sodom, and few or none but wicked were left there, you know what followed, Gen. 19.24, 28. Then the Lord reigned upon Sodom and Gomorrah Brimstone and Fire from the Lord out of Heaven,
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And if Jerusalem will not be instructed unto Righteousness, she may expect to be desolate, a land not inhabited, Jer. 6.8. 3. A little time bringeth it to this;
And if Jerusalem will not be instructed unto Righteousness, she may expect to be desolate, a land not inhabited, Jer. 6.8. 3. A little time brings it to this;
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but denying the power of it, will in likelyhood come to nothing. Moreover; Righteousness is an excellent thing, Prov. 12.26. the righteous is more excellent then his neighbour.
but denying the power of it, will in likelihood come to nothing. Moreover; Righteousness is an excellent thing, Curae 12.26. the righteous is more excellent then his neighbour.
If God do perswade you to imbrace and receive Jesus Christ offered in the Gospel, to be your Lord and Saviour, Joh. 1.12. If your hearts be clean and mingled not with any known sin, Mat. 5 8. If you chose the way of Gods precepts,
If God do persuade you to embrace and receive jesus christ offered in the Gospel, to be your Lord and Saviour, John 1.12. If your hearts be clean and mingled not with any known since, Mathew 5 8. If you chosen the Way of God's Precepts,
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But if wicked, you are little worth, Psal. 10.20. Chaff and dross in Gods account, and he will deal with you accordingly, Psal. 1.4. The ungodly are not so:
But if wicked, you Are little worth, Psalm 10.20. Chaff and dross in God's account, and he will deal with you accordingly, Psalm 1.4. The ungodly Are not so:
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but are like the chaffe which the wind driveth away, Psal. 119.119. Thou pu•test away all the wicked of the Earth like dross, therefore I love thy testimonies.
but Are like the chaff which the wind drives away, Psalm 119.119. Thou pu•test away all the wicked of the Earth like dross, Therefore I love thy testimonies.
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Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend, Psal: 119: 165: Great peace, multiplied peace: (1) Peace with God: (2) Peace at home, in their own bosoms: (3) Peace with men.
Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend, Psalm: 119: 165: Great peace, multiplied peace: (1) Peace with God: (2) Peace At home, in their own bosoms: (3) Peace with men.
his secret is with the righteous, Prov: 3: 32: But there is no peace to the wicked, saith wy God: Isai: 57: 21: He is far from them, Prov: 15: 29: and they may thank their own naughtiness for it;
his secret is with the righteous, Curae: 3: 32: But there is no peace to the wicked, Says wy God: Isaiah: 57: 21: He is Far from them, Curae: 15: 29: and they may thank their own naughtiness for it;
He is the very God of peace, but the ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men kindleth his wrath, Rom: 1: 18: They will not meet him in the thing that is right:
He is the very God of peace, but the ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men kindleth his wrath, Rom: 1: 18: They will not meet him in the thing that is right:
Slight his favour, despise his loving-kindness, forget him, put away the remembrance of him, say to him, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy name,
Slight his favour, despise his Lovingkindness, forget him, put away the remembrance of him, say to him, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy name,
turn the edge of his kindness against him, not serving him with joyfulness and with gladness of heart in the abundance of all things, (but as much as in them lyeth) make his power and providence, his boun•y and care to serve with their iniquities;
turn the edge of his kindness against him, not serving him with joyfulness and with gladness of heart in the abundance of all things, (but as much as in them lies) make his power and providence, his boun•y and care to serve with their iniquities;
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Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings, cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek judgement and God will reason with you, Isai: 1: 17, 18: It is true, there is not a just man upon earth that deeth good and sinneth not.
Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings, cease to do evil, Learn to do well, seek judgement and God will reason with you, Isaiah: 1: 17, 18: It is true, there is not a just man upon earth that death good and Sinneth not.
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I have chosen the way of truth, thy judgement, have I laid before me, let my heart be sound in thy statutes, Psal: 139: 23, 24 Search me O God, and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts and see if there be any wicked way in me,
I have chosen the Way of truth, thy judgement, have I laid before me, let my heart be found in thy statutes, Psalm: 139: 23, 24 Search me Oh God, and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts and see if there be any wicked Way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting. How earnestly doth Paul in his desires and endeavours reach after righteousness, Phil. 3; 12, 13: Not as though I were already perfect, But I follow after, reaching forth unto those things that a•e before.
and led me in the Way everlasting. How earnestly does Paul in his Desires and endeavours reach After righteousness, Philip 3; 12, 13: Not as though I were already perfect, But I follow After, reaching forth unto those things that a•e before.
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They having a glorious Advocate at his right hand, who maketh their welfare his business, Rom: 8: 34. Who is he that condemneth? it is Christ that died,
They having a glorious Advocate At his right hand, who makes their welfare his business, Rom: 8: 34. Who is he that Condemneth? it is christ that died,
This mon doeth the deed, Mich: 5: 5: He holdeth the Father and all the Saints together, so that nothing can separate them and the love of God, Rom: 8: 3•: They are compleat in him, Col. 2: 30:
This mon doth the deed, Mich: 5: 5: He holds the Father and all the Saints together, so that nothing can separate them and the love of God, Rom: 8: 3•: They Are complete in him, Col. 2: 30:
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2. Peace at home, inward contentment and quietness: This is an other fruit of righteousness, Isai: 32: 17, 18: and the effect of righteousness shall be quietness and ass•rance for ever:
2. Peace At home, inward contentment and quietness: This is an other fruit of righteousness, Isaiah: 32: 17, 18: and the Effect of righteousness shall be quietness and ass•rance for ever:
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when it cannot rest, Isai 57 20 In the fulness of his sufficiency to be in straits, Job 20 22 So that though he knoweth not well what to desire more, yet he is not contented.
when it cannot rest, Isaiah 57 20 In the fullness of his sufficiency to be in straits, Job 20 22 So that though he Knoweth not well what to desire more, yet he is not contented.
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Whereas godliness in the vigorous lively exercise of it, leadeth the soul home to God the fountain of goodness, in whom there is enough of that which is ad•quate and very suitable:
Whereas godliness in the vigorous lively exercise of it, leads the soul home to God the fountain of Goodness, in whom there is enough of that which is ad•quate and very suitable:
and make sat thy bones and thou shalt be like a watered garden, Isai. 58 11. But the rebellious dwell in a dry land, Psal. 68.6. they fall short of God in Christ, who is all in all, and hence in the midst of all their Havings, indeed possess nothing.
and make sat thy bones and thou shalt be like a watered garden, Isaiah 58 11. But the rebellious dwell in a dry land, Psalm 68.6. they fallen short of God in christ, who is all in all, and hence in the midst of all their Havings, indeed possess nothing.
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not but that wicked men (while carnal contentments flow in upon them) may like Benhadad and his complices, 1 King. 20.16 drink themselves drunk in their tents, and ruffle awhile:
not but that wicked men (while carnal contentment's flow in upon them) may like Benhadad and his accomplices, 1 King. 20.16 drink themselves drunk in their tents, and ruffle awhile:
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To the wicked there is no peace, their own thoughts and hearts will fall out with them, accuse and condemn them, in that day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, Rom. 2.15, 16 Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, terro•s are upon him, Job 20 20 But mark the perfect man,
To the wicked there is no peace, their own thoughts and hearts will fallen out with them, accuse and condemn them, in that day when God shall judge the secrets of men by jesus christ, Rom. 2.15, 16 Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, terro•s Are upon him, Job 20 20 But mark the perfect man,
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Unrighteousness is the great trouble of Israel, and indeed the Achan of the world, 2 Chron 15 3, 4, 5 When Israel had forsaken the t•ue God, there was no peace to him that went out,
Unrighteousness is the great trouble of Israel, and indeed the achan of the world, 2 Chronicles 15 3, 4, 5 When Israel had forsaken the t•ue God, there was no peace to him that went out,
and inricheth the land, both these are eminently true of this spiritual rain, Isai. 33.6. and wisdome and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and the fear of the Lord his treasure.
and enricheth the land, both these Are eminently true of this spiritual rain, Isaiah 33.6. and Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and the Fear of the Lord his treasure.
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this would also mend out peace one with another; Unrighteousness maketh a c••• Isai. 5.7. He looked for judgement and behold oppression, for righteousness but behold a cry:
this would also mend out peace one with Another; Unrighteousness makes a c••• Isaiah 5.7. He looked for judgement and behold oppression, for righteousness but behold a cry:
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the less righteousness the more complaining there will be in likelihood among us, and until we can obey the truth in doing right each to other, is it to be expected that contention will cease, Rom. 2.8. To them that are contentious, and obey not the truth, indignation and wrath.
the less righteousness the more complaining there will be in likelihood among us, and until we can obey the truth in doing right each to other, is it to be expected that contention will cease, Rom. 2.8. To them that Are contentious, and obey not the truth, Indignation and wrath.
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Reas. 2. Because it is Gods prerogative to help in this case, Jer. 14.22. None of the gods of the Heathen can cause this rain, neither can the Heavens give it:
Reas. 2. Because it is God's prerogative to help in this case, Jer. 14.22. None of the God's of the Heathen can cause this rain, neither can the Heavens give it:
Art not thou Hee O Lord our God, therefore we will wait on thee: Job 37.16. Doest thou know the ballancings of the Clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge.
Art not thou He O Lord our God, Therefore we will wait on thee: Job 37.16. Dost thou know the balancings of the Clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge.
Godliness is a great mystery, 1 Tim. 3 18 the foundation of it is laid in hidden wisdome, 1 Cor. 2 7. how great and costly a work is it to make a generation of s•nners righteous.
Godliness is a great mystery, 1 Tim. 3 18 the Foundation of it is laid in hidden Wisdom, 1 Cor. 2 7. how great and costly a work is it to make a generation of s•nners righteous.
It is far easier to call in the treasures of the snow, dissolve the ice, and renew the face of the earth, then to make judgement dwell in the wilderness,
It is Far Easier to call in the treasures of the snow, dissolve the ice, and renew the face of the earth, then to make judgement dwell in the Wilderness,
and divine revenging justice, the subtilty, power and rage of the Apostate Angels, the word? less, strengthless, dead estate in sins and trespasses, in which we all lie naturally, are even to amazement.
and divine revenging Justice, the subtlety, power and rage of the Apostate Angels, the word? less, strengthless, dead estate in Sins and Trespasses, in which we all lie naturally, Are even to amazement.
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Hence until infinite power set a work by free grace, influenced with the merit of the precious blood and obedience of the Son of God steppeth in, it will not be done.
Hence until infinite power Set a work by free grace, influenced with the merit of the precious blood and Obedience of the Son of God steppeth in, it will not be done.
you are his workmansh•p created in Christ Jesus unto good works, Eph. 2.10. Isai 45.10. It is in the day of Gods power that sinners are made willing to turn to Jesus Christ, Psal. 110.3. and until that day cometh, Paul, Apollos and Cephas are nothing.
you Are his workmansh•p created in christ jesus unto good works, Ephesians 2.10. Isaiah 45.10. It is in the day of God's power that Sinners Are made willing to turn to jesus christ, Psalm 110.3. and until that day comes, Paul, Apollos and Cephas Are nothing.
Changes of men, and gifts avail not, Jer. 7 25. Since the day that your fathers came out of Egypt unto this day, I have sent unto you all my servants, the Prophet, rising early and sending,
Changes of men, and Gifts avail not, Jer. 7 25. Since the day that your Father's Come out of Egypt unto this day, I have sent unto you all my Servants, the Prophet, rising early and sending,
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3. Because the way which God in his wisdome and good pleasure hath appointed for us, to obtain his helping hand in this weighty case, is to seek him, Mat 7.7.
3. Because the Way which God in his Wisdom and good pleasure hath appointed for us, to obtain his helping hand in this weighty case, is to seek him, Mathew 7.7.
No, he is very pittiful, and of tender mercy, James 5.11. ready to save, Isai: 38: 20. 3 Or that we can merit any good by our seeking and striving, Rom: 9: 16: It is not of him that willeth, or of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
No, he is very pitiful, and of tender mercy, James 5.11. ready to save, Isaiah: 38: 20. 3 Or that we can merit any good by our seeking and striving, Rom: 9: 16: It is not of him that wills, or of him that Runneth, but of God that shows mercy.
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and be trained up in a constant dependance upon him, Prov: 3: 5, 6. 5 This honour also he is willing to put upon man, to imploy and improve him as far as may be in working out his own welfare Phil: 2: 12, 13. The Use that we should make of what hath been said, is to Exhort, and Perswade us to take the counsel given in the Text, Seek we Jehovah until be come and rain righteousness upon us:
and be trained up in a constant dependence upon him, Curae: 3: 5, 6. 5 This honour also he is willing to put upon man, to employ and improve him as Far as may be in working out his own welfare Philip: 2: 12, 13. The Use that we should make of what hath been said, is to Exhort, and Persuade us to take the counsel given in the Text, Seek we Jehovah until be come and rain righteousness upon us:
what a critical day was it with Israel of old, when Joshua and the Elders that out-lived Ioshua and all that Generation, which had seen all the great works of the Lord, were gathered unto their Fathers, Iudges 2.7, 10: and [ This rain failing ] there arose another generation that knew not Jehovah, and then how soon did their prosperity and welfare sail also.
what a critical day was it with Israel of old, when joshua and the Elders that outlived Ioshua and all that Generation, which had seen all the great works of the Lord, were gathered unto their Father's, Judges 2.7, 10: and [ This rain failing ] there arose Another generation that knew not Jehovah, and then how soon did their Prosperity and welfare sail also.
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and the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, Mich. 7.1. Wo is me, for I am a• when they have gathered the Summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage, there is no cluster, the good man is perished:
and the anger of the Lord was hight against Israel, Mich. 7.1. Woe is me, for I am a• when they have gathered the Summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage, there is not cluster, the good man is perished:
How many Villages are already forsaken of their Inhabitants, their High wayes unoccupied? how many chosen young men are fallen upon the high places of the field? how many Widows left solitary among us, with their tears on their cheeks? how many mothers in Israel, weeping for their children,
How many Villages Are already forsaken of their Inhabitants, their High ways unoccupied? how many chosen young men Are fallen upon the high places of the field? how many Widows left solitary among us, with their tears on their cheeks? how many mother's in Israel, weeping for their children,
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3. Hath not a great deal of cost and precious pains been laid cut upon us, that we might (if p•ssible) be righteous? When the principal Wheat is cast into the Earth,
3. Hath not a great deal of cost and precious pains been laid Cut upon us, that we might (if p•ssible) be righteous? When the principal Wheat is cast into the Earth,
To have so many Sabbaths, Counsels, Instructions, Warnings, the labour and lives of so many of Gods p•ecious servants to answer for, will surely sink us at last, Isai. 5 4, 5. therefore wh•n I looked that in should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes,
To have so many Sabbaths, Counsels, Instructions, Warnings, the labour and lives of so many of God's p•ecious Servants to answer for, will surely sink us At last, Isaiah 5 4, 5. Therefore wh•n I looked that in should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes,
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Shall the faithful City become an Harlot, it was full of judgement, righteousness lodged in it, now Murtherers, Isai. 21. It was an aggravation of their sin, Iudg. 2.17. that they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the Lord; but they did not SO;
Shall the faithful city become an Harlot, it was full of judgement, righteousness lodged in it, now Murderers, Isaiah 21. It was an aggravation of their since, Judges 2.17. that they turned quickly out of the Way which their Father's walked in, obeying the Commandments of the Lord; but they did not SO;
Your Fathers walked with God, kept their seasons of reti•ement to their close's, to pray and seek God, do you do SO? your Fathers called the Sabbath honourable, the Holy of the Lord,
Your Father's walked with God, kept their seasons of reti•ement to their close's, to pray and seek God, do you do SO? your Father's called the Sabbath honourable, the Holy of the Lord,
are you for any manner of talk when the Sabbath is come? do you say, what a weariness is it? and account it the burthen of the Lord of Host, did your Fathers do SO? were the Sabbaths wonted to be spent in the houses where you dwell as you spend them? shall the holy example of those that have beaten the way to Sion before you, be of no account in your eyes, in a Land of uprightness;
Are you for any manner of talk when the Sabbath is come? do you say, what a weariness is it? and account it the burden of the Lord of Host, did your Father's do SO? were the Sabbaths wonted to be spent in the houses where you dwell as you spend them? shall the holy Exampl of those that have beaten the Way to Sion before you, be of no account in your eyes, in a Land of uprightness;
Verily, we had need to seek the Lord till he come and rain righteousness on us, That when he shall look into our houses, he may not say, what have I here? Isai. 52.5. Is this the house of such a precious godly man? are these his children? is this the Nation that I gathered out of the midst of a Nation, with a mighty hand,
Verily, we had need to seek the Lord till he come and rain righteousness on us, That when he shall look into our houses, he may not say, what have I Here? Isaiah 52.5. Is this the house of such a precious godly man? Are these his children? is this the nation that I gathered out of the midst of a nation, with a mighty hand,
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Were they a proud, idle, intemperate, unmerciful Generation of men, were not their faces set for Heaven, their language the language of Canaan? was not holiness to the Lord written on their wayes? and will you be worldly and prophane, drink and swear, riot and be wanton, deride Religion;
Were they a proud, idle, intemperate, unmerciful Generation of men, were not their faces Set for Heaven, their language the language of Canaan? was not holiness to the Lord written on their ways? and will you be worldly and profane, drink and swear, riot and be wanton, deride Religion;
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O take heed, take heed, lest the names you bear, the houses you dwell in, the estates you inherit, the places you sustain, rise up in judgement against you,
Oh take heed, take heed, lest the names you bear, the houses you dwell in, the estates you inherit, the places you sustain, rise up in judgement against you,
when sweetned, and in a manner naturallized, by the practise and example of godly Patents, 2 Chron. 21.12 and there Came a writing to •ehoram from Elijah the Prophet, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of David thy Father,
when sweetened, and in a manner naturalized, by the practice and Exampl of godly Patents, 2 Chronicles 21.12 and there Come a writing to •ehoram from Elijah the Prophet, saying, Thus Says the Lord God of David thy Father,
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because thou hast not walked in the wayes of Jebosaphat thy Father, nor in the wayes of Asa King of Judah, &c. Behold with a great Plague will the Lord smite thy People,
Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jebosaphat thy Father, nor in the ways of Asa King of Judah, etc. Behold with a great Plague will the Lord smite thy People,
and his righteousness and all these things shall be added: If God give you righteousness he will give you all, Rom. 8 32. Psal. 37.27. Depart from evil and do good, and dwell for evermore, i. e.
and his righteousness and all these things shall be added: If God give you righteousness he will give you all, Rom. 8 32. Psalm 37.27. Depart from evil and do good, and dwell for evermore, i. e.
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Hence Righteousness delivereth from death, the death of the righteous is scarce worthy the name of Death, Psal. 22.26. they shall praise the Lord that se•k him, your heart shall live for ever.
Hence Righteousness Delivereth from death, the death of the righteous is scarce worthy the name of Death, Psalm 22.26. they shall praise the Lord that se•k him, your heart shall live for ever.
but further their good and welfare, lifting them home to their Fathers house, where there is fulness of joy and pleasure for evermore, Rev. 14 13. Blessed are the dead which dy in the Lord, that they may rest from their labours and their work• follow them.
but further their good and welfare, lifting them home to their Father's house, where there is fullness of joy and pleasure for evermore, Rev. 14 13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labours and their work• follow them.
God hath set apart him that is godly for himself, Psal. 4.3. when he mak•th up his Jewels men shall return and see a difference, Mal. 3.17, 18. 2. God will bless them greatly, Psal. 5.12 For thou Lord wilt bless the righteous with favour, wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
God hath Set apart him that is godly for himself, Psalm 4.3. when he mak•th up his Jewels men shall return and see a difference, Malachi 3.17, 18. 2. God will bless them greatly, Psalm 5.12 For thou Lord wilt bless the righteous with favour, wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
1. He will take care of their persons, Psal. 121.7, 8. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil, he shall preserve thy soul, the Lord shall preserve thy going ou•,
1. He will take care of their Persons, Psalm 121.7, 8. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil, he shall preserve thy soul, the Lord shall preserve thy going ou•,
The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, but he blesseth the habitation of the just, Prov. 3.33. A little that a righteous man hath is better then the riches of many wicked, Psal. 37.16. 3. He will not forget their names, Psal. 112.6. The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, but he Blesses the habitation of the just, Curae 3.33. A little that a righteous man hath is better then the riches of many wicked, Psalm 37.16. 3. He will not forget their names, Psalm 112.6. The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
4. He will show kindness to their relations also, Psal. 128.2, 3, 4. Bless•d is every one that feareth the Lord, it shall be well with the•, thy wife shall be as a fruitful nine, thy children like olive plants:
4. He will show kindness to their relations also, Psalm 128.2, 3, 4. Bless•d is every one that fears the Lord, it shall be well with the•, thy wife shall be as a fruitful nine, thy children like olive plants:
wicked Abah having a share in Ichosaphats ships spoiled the voyage, 1 King 22 48, 49. 6. He will make them blessings, Gen. 12.2. I will bless thee and thou shalt he a blessing.
wicked Abah having a share in Ichosaphats ships spoiled the voyage, 1 King 22 48, 49. 6. He will make them blessings, Gen. 12.2. I will bless thee and thou shalt he a blessing.
your tongues shall be as choice silver, and your lips feed many, Prov. 10.20, 21. your prayers will avail very much, Iam. 5.16. your fellowship will now be desirable;
your tongues shall be as choice silver, and your lips feed many, Curae 10.20, 21. your Prayers will avail very much, Iam. 5.16. your fellowship will now be desirable;
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and of them that keep thy precepts, and good reason, for their fellowship is with the Father and the Son, 1 Joh. 1.3. He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous, but with Kings are they on the throne, Job 36.7.
and of them that keep thy Precepts, and good reason, for their fellowship is with the Father and the Son, 1 John 1.3. He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous, but with Kings Are they on the throne, Job 36.7.
when he took him from the sheep-folds to be King in Israel, 1 Sam 16 7. In a word, the only true foundation of universal blessedness is laid in righteousness, Prov. 10.25. As the whirl.
when he took him from the sheepfolds to be King in Israel, 1 Sam 16 7. In a word, the only true Foundation of universal blessedness is laid in righteousness, Curae 10.25. As the whirl.
Answ. 1. Seek him heartily and sincerely, Isai. 26 9. With my soul have I desired thee in the night season, with my spirit within me will I seek thee, Jer: 29.3. And ye shall seek me and find me, when you shall search for me withal your heart.
Answer 1. Seek him heartily and sincerely, Isaiah 26 9. With my soul have I desired thee in the night season, with my Spirit within me will I seek thee, Jer: 29.3. And you shall seek me and find me, when you shall search for me withal your heart.
It was Israels folly of old, Psal. 78.36.37. when he slew them thou they sought him, they enquired early after God, nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth:
It was Israel's folly of old, Psalm 78.36.37. when he slew them thou they sought him, they inquired early After God, nevertheless they did flatter him with their Mouth:
least while in shew we seek •his, but with our hearts go after other things, we lose this and other things too, Mat. 6.33. Blessed are those that hunger and thirst after righteousnesi:
lest while in show we seek •his, but with our hearts go After other things, we loose this and other things too, Mathew 6.33. Blessed Are those that hunger and thirst After righteousnesi:
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before the decree come forth, seek righteousness least the Clou•s return after rain; least your Sabbaths be again turned into dayes of labour, and weatiness, hazard and hardship:
before the Decree come forth, seek righteousness lest the Clou•s return After rain; lest your Sabbaths be again turned into days of labour, and weatiness, hazard and hardship:
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lest instead of the voice of the Turtle, you have the noise of War, least you come too late to be accepted, Numb. 14: 6, 7. The Spirit of God strove earnestly by Ioshua and Caleb, to perswade Israel to go forward,
lest instead of the voice of the Turtle, you have the noise of War, lest you come too late to be accepted, Numb. 14: 6, 7. The Spirit of God strove earnestly by Ioshua and Caleb, to persuade Israel to go forward,
Seek first the kingdome of God and his righteousness, with that intention and height of desires, which becometh the worth, excellency and necessity of the thing sought.
Seek First the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, with that intention and height of Desires, which Becometh the worth, excellency and necessity of the thing sought.
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Warm your spirits with the consideration forementioned, reallize them, mix them with faith, meditate much on them, that you may be suitably raised in your desires and endeavours after righteousness.
Warm your spirits with the consideration forementioned, realize them, mix them with faith, meditate much on them, that you may be suitably raised in your Desires and endeavours After righteousness.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart he will not despise, Psal. 51.17. He forgetteth not the cry of the humble, Psal. 9.12. but until our fallow ground be broken up, it will not be Gods time, to come and rain righteousness upon us.
The Sacrifices of God Are a broken Spirit, a broken and a contrite heart he will not despise, Psalm 51.17. He forgetteth not the cry of the humble, Psalm 9.12. but until our fallow ground be broken up, it will not be God's time, to come and rain righteousness upon us.
Be it that eternal salvation, the welfare of our whole man, the preservation of the land, our lives, our little one•, our peace, our liberty, all good depend upon our unfained •urning to God in Christ, and being righteous;
Be it that Eternal salvation, the welfare of our Whole man, the preservation of the land, our lives, our little one•, our peace, our liberty, all good depend upon our unfeigned •urning to God in christ, and being righteous;
Should God pass by all former provocations, and say to him, do but this one thing and all shall be well, love the fountain of goodness, who is also thy life:
Should God pass by all former provocations, and say to him, do but this one thing and all shall be well, love the fountain of Goodness, who is also thy life:
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although nothing can be more rational then this, yet he is unto nothing more impotent and averse, Rom. 8.7. The carnal mind is enmity unto God, is not subject nor can it be.
although nothing can be more rational then this, yet he is unto nothing more impotent and averse, Rom. 8.7. The carnal mind is enmity unto God, is not Subject nor can it be.
Moreover we cannot deserve that God should turn us, we are ungodly and enemies as well as without strength, Rom. 5.6, 10. If therefore after many other judgements which have come upon us for our sins, God should now give us up to a blind mind,
Moreover we cannot deserve that God should turn us, we Are ungodly and enemies as well as without strength, Rom. 5.6, 10. If Therefore After many other Judgments which have come upon us for our Sins, God should now give us up to a blind mind,
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and a hard heart, fill us with our own devices, leave us to a reprobate sence, make the heavens over us to be brass, command the clouds that they rain not on us, withhold his free spirit, send a dry wind not to fan,
and a hard heart, fill us with our own devices, leave us to a Reprobate sense, make the heavens over us to be brass, command the Clouds that they rain not on us, withhold his free Spirit, send a dry wind not to fan,
When therefore we pray for righteousness, we may well take Davids words, Psal. 9 1. Have mercy upon us O God of our righteousness, and hear our prayer.
When Therefore we pray for righteousness, we may well take Davids words, Psalm 9 1. Have mercy upon us O God of our righteousness, and hear our prayer.
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(1.) Our sins are indeed many, and our iniquities very great but there is merit enough in the blood of Jesus to redeem them from all, 1 Joh. 1.7. (2.) Though all means are of themselves, weak,
(1.) Our Sins Are indeed many, and our iniquities very great but there is merit enough in the blood of jesus to Redeem them from all, 1 John 1.7. (2.) Though all means Are of themselves, weak,
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It is nothing with him to save, 2 Chron. 14.11. (3) You have the countenance of Gods command to encourage in going to him for righteousness: so the Text before us: thus Zeph. 2.2. Seek righteousness, Mat. 6.33. now let us improve this word, not only to awe conscience, but to strengthen and annimate faith, Mark 10.49. Be of good comfort, arise, he ca•eth thee.
It is nothing with him to save, 2 Chronicles 14.11. (3) You have the countenance of God's command to encourage in going to him for righteousness: so the Text before us: thus Zephaniah 2.2. Seek righteousness, Mathew 6.33. now let us improve this word, not only to awe conscience, but to strengthen and animate faith, Mark 10.49. Be of good Comfort, arise, he ca•eth thee.
what happy welcome found Ephraim, Jer. 31 19 surely I have heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus, Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised, turn thou me and I shall be turned, is Ephraim my dear childe? It is unto God a most acceptable request, to ask of him the rain of righteousness:
what happy welcome found Ephraim, Jer. 31 19 surely I have herd Ephraim bemoaning himself thus, Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised, turn thou me and I shall be turned, is Ephraim my dear child? It is unto God a most acceptable request, to ask of him the rain of righteousness:
and how eager we are, in our pursuit of inferiour things, maketh a bait of them, wherewith to draw us to him for such as are infinitely better, even his Kingdome and Righteousnes•, Mat. 6.33. 6. Seek him unanimously:
and how eager we Are, in our pursuit of inferior things, makes a bait of them, wherewith to draw us to him for such as Are infinitely better, even his Kingdom and Righteousnes•, Mathew 6.33. 6. Seek him unanimously:
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Can we desire greater serenity peace, and safety, then we have injoyed in years past. Jeko•ab• arm is not shortened, there is no shadow of turning with him.
Can we desire greater serenity peace, and safety, then we have enjoyed in Years past. Jeko•ab• arm is not shortened, there is no shadow of turning with him.
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If any thing undoe us it will be sin, our unrighteousness our want of the fear of God, our want of love to Jesus Christ, our forsaking the fountain of living waters, our undutiful and provoking carringe to the Angel that leadeth us by the way:
If any thing undo us it will be since, our unrighteousness our want of the Fear of God, our want of love to jesus christ, our forsaking the fountain of living waters, our undutiful and provoking carringe to the Angel that leads us by the Way:
your Glass is even out, you are almost at home, strengthen the feeble knees, brighten your example, shine in the fear of God, let not your sun go down in a cloud, your prayers avail very much, O sp•ak yet again unto God for this poor land in which you so journe,
your Glass is even out, you Are almost At home, strengthen the feeble knees, brighten your Exampl, shine in the Fear of God, let not your sun go down in a cloud, your Prayers avail very much, Oh sp•ak yet again unto God for this poor land in which you so journe,
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consider the grea• t•ust which God hath committed to you, and command your children and Houshold after you to keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgement, that the Lord may bring upon them that which he hath spoken of the righteous:
Consider the grea• t•ust which God hath committed to you, and command your children and Household After you to keep the Way of the Lord, to do Justice and judgement, that the Lord may bring upon them that which he hath spoken of the righteous:
Follow the example of the Baptist, who was the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Joh. 1.23. (all voice) his word and his works, his language and his life spake this, make strait the way of the Lord, go ye, and do likewise.
Follow the Exampl of the Baptist, who was the voice of one crying in the Wilderness, John 1.23. (all voice) his word and his works, his language and his life spoke this, make strait the Way of the Lord, go you, and do likewise.
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the Lord give you an open mouth for righteousness, Prov. 31.8, 9. Let your eyes be upon the righteous in the Land to encourage them, promote Religion, bear up against sin, suppress iniquity;
the Lord give you an open Mouth for righteousness, Curae 31.8, 9. Let your eyes be upon the righteous in the Land to encourage them, promote Religion, bear up against since, suppress iniquity;
then shall we know if ye follow on to know the Lord, Hos. 6.2. pray alwayes with this prayer, and do not faint, Luk. 18.1. ye therefore which make mention of the name of the Lord, give him no rest till he •a•• down righteousness on the land.
then shall we know if you follow on to know the Lord, Hos. 6.2. pray always with this prayer, and do not faint, Luk. 18.1. you Therefore which make mention of the name of the Lord, give him no rest till he •a•• down righteousness on the land.
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Be cloathed with the Sun, and let the Moon be under your feet. 3. Study the method of conversion held forth in the Word and fall in with the good spirit of God breathing in the same, to the wonderment of men and Angels, life and immortality are come to light, thorough the Gospel.
Be clothed with the Sun, and let the Moon be under your feet. 3. Study the method of conversion held forth in the Word and fallen in with the good Spirit of God breathing in the same, to the wonderment of men and Angels, life and immortality Are come to Light, through the Gospel.
set your hearts to it, and follow it: let wisdome enter, and understanding be pleasant: love the light, but on a humble teachable frame of spirit, entertain conviction kindly:
Set your hearts to it, and follow it: let Wisdom enter, and understanding be pleasant: love the Light, but on a humble teachable frame of Spirit, entertain conviction kindly:
Be content to know the worst of sin, look upon it in that peculiar, direct opposition in which it standeth to the wisdome and goodness, authority and holiness of God in the command:
Be content to know the worst of since, look upon it in that peculiar, Direct opposition in which it Stands to the Wisdom and Goodness, Authority and holiness of God in the command:
Give that honour to God, to believe that he hath good reason for all that he hath said against sin in his word, concluding that at length sin will prove to be as he hath spoken,
Give that honour to God, to believe that he hath good reason for all that he hath said against since in his word, concluding that At length since will prove to be as he hath spoken,
and if God and you can be of one mind about sin, the great difficulty is over Fall in love with Jesus Christ, let him have a name in your hearts above every name that is named in this world or that which is to come, Cant. 5.10, 16. Hate all the pleasures of sin, let all external priviledges, personal performances,
and if God and you can be of one mind about since, the great difficulty is over Fallen in love with jesus christ, let him have a name in your hearts above every name that is nam in this world or that which is to come, Cant 5.10, 16. Hate all the pleasures of since, let all external privileges, personal performances,
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Do duty with conscien•ious care and diligence, but say not to the works of your own hands, Ye are our Gods. Go not about to establish a righteousness of your own,
Do duty with conscien•ious care and diligence, but say not to the works of your own hands, You Are our God's Go not about to establish a righteousness of your own,
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Abraham found by experience that the Hand-maid taken into Sarahs place brought with her great v•xation, insomuch that at length he was put upon it to cast her and her Son quite out of doors.
Abraham found by experience that the Handmaid taken into Sarahs place brought with her great v•xation, insomuch that At length he was put upon it to cast her and her Son quite out of doors.
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and his glory to their children? Jerusalem was greatly fallen, Isai. 1.21. when of a faithful City she was become a Harlot, and from being full of righteousness and judgement to be full of Murtherers:
and his glory to their children? Jerusalem was greatly fallen, Isaiah 1.21. when of a faithful city she was become a Harlot, and from being full of righteousness and judgement to be full of Murderers:
The poor man brought to them his Son which had a dumb Spirit, but they could not cast him out, at length Jesus came down, took to himself his mighty power, rebuked the fool Spirit, healed the Child• comforted the Father,
The poor man brought to them his Son which had a dumb Spirit, but they could not cast him out, At length jesus Come down, took to himself his mighty power, rebuked the fool Spirit, healed the Child• comforted the Father,
