The safest convoy, or, The strongest helper declared in a valedictory sermon before the Right Honourable Sr. Thomas Bendish, Baronet, His Majesties ambassadour ... / deliverd by Nathanaell Hardy.
If with some we reade the Verse in the Preter perfect tense cum transieris, and understand them literally, they referre to that miraculous presence of God with,
If with Some we read the Verse in the Preter perfect tense cum transieris, and understand them literally, they refer to that miraculous presence of God with,
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and the River Iordan, both which were wonderfully divided, that so the Israelites might have a passage to Canaan, and thus they are a seasonable comfort to all those who either on publique emploiments,
and the River Iordan, both which were wonderfully divided, that so the Israelites might have a passage to Canaan, and thus they Are a seasonable Comfort to all those who either on public employments,
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and so they are fitly applicable to the Church of God, and every member thereof in all ages, assuring her of Gods powerfull assistance in her passage through the waters of tribulation to the heavenly Jerusalem ;
and so they Are fitly applicable to the Church of God, and every member thereof in all ages, assuring her of God's powerful assistance in her passage through the waters of tribulation to the heavenly Jerusalem;
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But to unlock the Metaphor of the Text, conceive the World as a Sea full of waters, the Church as a Ship sailing in this Sea, passing through those waters, persecutions as the windes that raise the waves,
But to unlock the Metaphor of the Text, conceive the World as a Sea full of waters, the Church as a Ship sailing in this Sea, passing through those waters, persecutions as the winds that raise the waves,
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, &c. The words you see are dulcissima promissio, a sweet and gracious promise, wherein you have considerable, 1. The excellency of the blessing promised, I will be with thee.
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, etc. The words you see Are dulcissima Promissio, a sweet and gracious promise, wherein you have considerable, 1. The excellency of the blessing promised, I will be with thee.
there is a necessity of the Voyage, we must through the waters, there is a certainty of the Pilote, God will be with us, and security in the Successe, the Rivers shall not overflow thee.
there is a necessity of the Voyage, we must through the waters, there is a certainty of the Pilot, God will be with us, and security in the Success, the rivers shall not overflow thee.
Or if you will, take notice in the Text of these three generals. Periculi suppositio, an imminent danger supposed, When thou passest through the waters.
Or if you will, take notice in the Text of these three generals. Periculi Supposition, an imminent danger supposed, When thou passest through the waters.
and the reason of this safety is, because God is with them, those are the three rivulets into which the fountain of this text powrs it self, through each of which,
and the reason of this safety is, Because God is with them, those Are the three rivulets into which the fountain of this text Powers it self, through each of which,
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There are two sorts of waters through which every Saint must passe, the waters of contrition and affliction, of inward sorrow end outward trouble, those we may call the waters of Marah, repentant tears being full of bitternesse,
There Are two sorts of waters through which every Saint must pass, the waters of contrition and affliction, of inward sorrow end outward trouble, those we may call the waters of Marah, repentant tears being full of bitterness,
O that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, Jer. 9. these the Prophet David maketh the object of his complaint, Hear me O God, for the waters are come into my soul, Psal. 69. Finally, those God promiseth as a mercy to his people, Jer. 31.6. They shall come with weeping, and I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters:
Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, Jer. 9. these the Prophet David makes the Object of his complaint, Hear me Oh God, for the waters Are come into my soul, Psalm 69. Finally, those God promises as a mercy to his people, Jer. 31.6. They shall come with weeping, and I will cause them to walk by the Rivers of waters:
and the other drank, to teach us that afflictions are as needfull for us as the food by which we are nourisht, in this Verse we finde fire and water joyned together, through both which the Church is forced to passe, sometimes materially, however analogically.
and the other drank, to teach us that afflictions Are as needful for us as the food by which we Are nourished, in this Verse we find fire and water joined together, through both which the Church is forced to pass, sometime materially, however analogically.
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Nor only are afflictions in generall, but persecutions in speciall represented by these waters, so the Church groaning under the fury of her enemies, cried out, that the waters flowed over her, Lam. 3.54. and Sions adversaries are called by the Psalmist, proud waters, Psal. 126.5.
Nor only Are afflictions in general, but persecutions in special represented by these waters, so the Church groaning under the fury of her enemies, cried out, that the waters flowed over her, Lam. 3.54. and Zions Adversaries Are called by the Psalmist, proud waters, Psalm 126.5.
Sorrows seldome come alone, it was Jobs complaint that God brake in upon him with breach upon breach, and David, that one deep called upon another, at the noise of the water-spouts ;
Sorrows seldom come alone, it was Jobs complaint that God brake in upon him with breach upon breach, and David, that one deep called upon Another, At the noise of the waterspouts;
Partly from the bottles of Heaven above, which being opened, pour out waters upon the earth, affliction comes not out of the dust, nor befals us by chance,
Partly from the bottles of Heaven above, which being opened, pour out waters upon the earth, affliction comes not out of the dust, nor befalls us by chance,
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but by divine providence, those cruelties to which the Saints are exposed, by whomsoever acted, are by God disposed, both the abundance and continuance of those waters are at his appointment:
but by divine providence, those cruelties to which the Saints Are exposed, by whomsoever acted, Are by God disposed, both the abundance and Continuance of those waters Are At his appointment:
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and it is our sins that are the cause of all troubles, which are sent by God upon us, we deserve, he inflicts, we provoke, he chastiseth, our iniquities are the meritorious, his equity the efficient cause of all calamity.
and it is our Sins that Are the cause of all Troubles, which Are sent by God upon us, we deserve, he inflicts, we provoke, he Chastiseth, our iniquities Are the meritorious, his equity the efficient cause of all calamity.
thus both heaven and hell concurre to the sending forth of these waters, but on a different ground, and to a different end; God justly, Satan unjustly;
thus both heaven and hell concur to the sending forth of these waters, but on a different ground, and to a different end; God justly, Satan unjustly;
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Oh let us be wise to look for and provide against these slabby steps in our Christian race, he that goes to Sea must resolve before-hand to meet with many a cold blast, dashing wave, rolling tempest ere he come to his harbour:
O let us be wise to look for and provide against these slabby steps in our Christian raze, he that Goes to Sea must resolve beforehand to meet with many a cold blast, dashing wave, rolling tempest ere he come to his harbour:
let all who engage for heaven do the like, sit down and consider what pains and sufferings it must cost them ere they come thither, by this means we shall the lesse fear,
let all who engage for heaven do the like, fit down and Consider what pains and sufferings it must cost them ere they come thither, by this means we shall the less Fear,
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and the better bear troubles when they come, praemeditati mali mollis ictus, that evil which is fore-thought of by us, will prove the more easie to us:
and the better bear Troubles when they come, praemeditati mali mollis ictus, that evil which is forethought of by us, will prove the more easy to us:
Saint Pauls assertion is universall, All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Tim. 3.12. Christianus non est, qui non crucianus:
Saint Paul's assertion is universal, All that will live godly in christ jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Tim. 3.12. Christian non est, qui non Crucianus:
3. Consider not so much through what, as whither thou passest, look beyond the waters to the shore, the passage is calamitous, the Countrey where thou art going glorious;
3. Consider not so much through what, as whither thou passest, look beyond the waters to the shore, the passage is calamitous, the Country where thou art going glorious;
O let the sweetnesse of the end mitigate the badnesse of the way, and the pleasantnesse of the Countrey make amends for the tediousnesse of the journey.
O let the sweetness of the end mitigate the badness of the Way, and the pleasantness of the Country make amends for the tediousness of the journey.
but quod aliis exitio ipsis innoxium, that which is destructive to others shall not be hurtfull to the Church, let persecutions be as fire yet the Church is like Moses Bush, which was burnt but not consumed:
but quod Others Exitio Ipse innoxium, that which is destructive to Others shall not be hurtful to the Church, let persecutions be as fire yet the Church is like Moses Bush, which was burned but not consumed:
let them be like waters, the Church shall be as Noahs Ark, which still arose higher as the waters encreased, these waters may arise from the ankles to the knees, from the knees to the breast, from the breast to the chin,
let them be like waters, the Church shall be as Noahs Ark, which still arose higher as the waters increased, these waters may arise from the ankles to the knees, from the knees to the breast, from the breast to the chin,
collo licet tenus mergaris non patior te omnino demergi, premendus es non perimendus, we must be washt, we must not sink, crusht we may be, killed we shall not be.
Cologne licet tenus mergaris non patior te Omnino demergi, premendus es non perimendus, we must be washed, we must not sink, crushed we may be, killed we shall not be.
Excellent to this purpose is that of S. Paul, we are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplext, but not in despair; perscuted, but not forsaken;
Excellent to this purpose is that of S. Paul, we Are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; perscuted, but not forsaken;
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cast down, but not destroyed, 2 Cor. 4.8, 9. And again in the Chap. 6.9, 10. As dying, and yet behold we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowfull, yet alwaies rejoycing.
cast down, but not destroyed, 2 Cor. 4.8, 9. And again in the Chap. 6.9, 10. As dying, and yet behold we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.
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Nor is this lesse true of every Saint in particular then of the Church in generall, In the flouds of many waters they shall not come nigh him, saith David of a godly man, Psa. 52.7.
Nor is this less true of every Saint in particular then of the Church in general, In the floods of many waters they shall not come High him, Says David of a godly man, Psa. 52.7.
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such is all the power that wicked persecutors have over ours, not us, the body not the soul, they are but flesh and can do nothing but to the flesh, our better part remains secure,
such is all the power that wicked persecutors have over ours, not us, the body not the soul, they Are but Flesh and can do nothing but to the Flesh, our better part remains secure,
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To apply this, Hence then all carnall fears, distracting thoughts, and despairing terrors, afflictions may rise high but we shall still rise above them,
To apply this, Hence then all carnal fears, distracting thoughts, and despairing terrors, afflictions may rise high but we shall still rise above them,
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What need the Mariner fear the greatest storm, when he knows it shall not split his Shippe? Why should the Souldier be dismayed at the sharpest combate when he is sure to win the field? Why should any the greatest dangers distract the Saint,
What need the Mariner Fear the greatest storm, when he knows it shall not split his Ship? Why should the Soldier be dismayed At the Sharpest combat when he is sure to win the field? Why should any the greatest dangers distract the Saint,
Wicked men are drowned in sweet honey, while the righteous escape through the bitter waters, the prosperity of the fool slaies him, the adversity of the wise betters him:
Wicked men Are drowned in sweet honey, while the righteous escape through the bitter waters, the Prosperity of the fool slays him, the adversity of the wise betters him:
and if we will know the reason of all this, he addeth in that verse, through him that loveth us, and the Text speaketh not much unlike, God is with us, which leades to the
and if we will know the reason of all this, he adds in that verse, through him that loves us, and the Text speaks not much unlike, God is with us, which leads to the
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the one is a Monitor to duty, the other a cordiall against misery. In the former sense God is not only with the good but the bad; yea, all his creatures.
the one is a Monitor to duty, the other a cordial against misery. In the former sense God is not only with the good but the bad; yea, all his creatures.
and God accordingly is present by glory and grace, majesty and mercy, that he manifesteth to her in heaven, this on earth, that in the caelestiall Countrey, this while she is sayling on the tempestuous Sea;
and God accordingly is present by glory and grace, majesty and mercy, that he manifesteth to her in heaven, this on earth, that in the celestial Country, this while she is sailing on the tempestuous Sea;
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Adest omnibus suis ex aequo, verum operationes praesentiae diversimodè se habent, The operations of this presence are various and excellent, according to the determination of his wisedom,
Adest omnibus suis ex Aequo, verum operationes praesentiae diversimodè se habent, The operations of this presence Are various and excellent, according to the determination of his Wisdom,
What the banks are to the Sea, that his presence is to these waters in bounding them, what the plank is to the shipwrackt Marriner, that is Gods presence to the Saint, carrying him safe to shore.
What the banks Are to the Sea, that his presence is to these waters in bounding them, what the plank is to the shipwrecked Mariner, that is God's presence to the Saint, carrying him safe to shore.
So true is that of the Psalmist, Surely, the wrath of man shall praise thee: and the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain, Psal. 76.10. Persecutors are a rod, but in Gods hand;
So true is that of the Psalmist, Surely, the wrath of man shall praise thee: and the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain, Psalm 76.10. Persecutors Are a rod, but in God's hand;
The accomplishment of this, as an effect of Gods presence, is plainly intimated by the Psalmist, Psal. 46.9, 11. In the 9. verse he assures the ceasing of warres, the breaking of the bowes, the burning of the Chariot, that is, to weaken the strength,
The accomplishment of this, as an Effect of God's presence, is plainly intimated by the Psalmist, Psalm 46.9, 11. In the 9. verse he assures the ceasing of wars, the breaking of the bows, the burning of the Chariot, that is, to weaken the strength,
and bridle the malice of Zions enemies, and if we would know how this should be effected, the answer is given at the 11. verse, The Lord of Hosts is with us ;
and bridle the malice of Zions enemies, and if we would know how this should be effected, the answer is given At the 11. verse, The Lord of Hosts is with us;
The Story of Canutus once King of England, is very memorable, who sitting at a low water upon the river Thames, commanded the water it should not come nigh him,
The Story of Canute once King of England, is very memorable, who sitting At a low water upon the river Thames, commanded the water it should not come High him,
though God be with us, yet the waters may come in upon us, but not over us, If God be with us, who can be against us? saith Saint Paul: indeed, who will not be against us,
though God be with us, yet the waters may come in upon us, but not over us, If God be with us, who can be against us? Says Saint Paul: indeed, who will not be against us,
but who so against us as to hurt us? thus God is with us? as Christ was with Peter, when ready to sink into the Sea, stretching forth his hand to uphold him.
but who so against us as to hurt us? thus God is with us? as christ was with Peter, when ready to sink into the Sea, stretching forth his hand to uphold him.
The Lord is with us, saith the Psalmist, and what follows, The God of Jacob is our Refuge, Psal. 46.7. Divine presence exempts not from, but is a refuge in the storm.
The Lord is with us, Says the Psalmist, and what follows, The God of Jacob is our Refuge, Psalm 46.7. Divine presence exempts not from, but is a refuge in the storm.
Moses expression is yet fuller, The eternall God is thy Refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms, Deuter. 33.27 ▪ A mans hand put under the chin keeps him from sinking into the water;
Moses expression is yet fuller, The Eternal God is thy Refuge, and underneath Are the everlasting arms, Deuter 33.27 ▪ A men hand put under the chin keeps him from sinking into the water;
yea, I will help, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my Righteousnesse: Isa. 41.10. 3. God is with us in the waters, consolando, to co••••t our hearts, and refresh our spirits in the midst of 〈 ◊ 〉 ••••ictions.
yea, I will help, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my Righteousness: Isaiah 41.10. 3. God is with us in the waters, consolando, to co••••t our hearts, and refresh our spirits in the midst of 〈 ◊ 〉 ••••ictions.
this David found verified in his own •xperience, when in the middest of the shadow of death he resolves to fear none ill, because God was with him, and his staffe did comfort him, Psal. 23.4.
this David found verified in his own •xperience, when in the midst of the shadow of death he resolves to Fear none ill, Because God was with him, and his staff did Comfort him, Psalm 23.4.
Thus God stood by Paul, when accused wrongfully by his enemies, and breathed a word of comfort into his ears, s•ying, Be of good chear, Acts 23.11. We reade Genesis 1.2. that the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters ;
Thus God stood by Paul, when accused wrongfully by his enemies, and breathed a word of Comfort into his ears, s•ying, Be of good cheer, Acts 23.11. We read Genesis 1.2. that the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters;
the Hebrew word is Emphat•call, being a M•taphor from the Dove that sits upon h•r egges, ch••ishing them by her heat, producing out of them a living creat•re like to her self, ther•by signifying Praes•ntiam non qual•mcunque, s•d amabilem & peculiarit•r 〈 ◊ 〉, that •miable and •fficacious pres•nce of Gods Spirit which wrought so glorious a Fabrick out of that ••de Ch••s, a •it Embleme of the truth in hand, it being the same Spirit that moves powerfully and comfortably upon the waters of affliction, producing joyfull effects out of the saddest calamities that befall his people.
the Hebrew word is Emphat•call, being a M•taphor from the Dove that sits upon h•r eggs, ch••ishing them by her heat, producing out of them a living creat•re like to her self, ther•by signifying Praes•ntiam non qual•mcunque, s•d amabilem & peculiarit•r 〈 ◊ 〉, that •miable and •fficacious pres•nce of God's Spirit which wrought so glorious a Fabric out of that ••de Ch••s, a •it Emblem of the truth in hand, it being the same Spirit that moves powerfully and comfortably upon the waters of affliction, producing joyful effects out of the Saddest calamities that befall his people.
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what the cloud by day, a•d the pillar of fire by night was to the Israelites when they passed through the desolate Desart into Canaan, the same is Gods presence to his people while they wander through the wildernesse of this world to heaven.
what the cloud by day, a•d the pillar of fire by night was to the Israelites when they passed through the desolate Desert into Canaan, the same is God's presence to his people while they wander through the Wilderness of this world to heaven.
When Jehoshaphat knew not what to do, God was with him to advise and counsell what course he should take, and when Elisha's servant saw no means of deliverance for his master and himself from the encompassing enemy, God was with him at the Prophets praier to open his eyes, that he might see his succour.
When Jehoshaphat knew not what to do, God was with him to Advice and counsel what course he should take, and when Elisha's servant saw no means of deliverance for his master and himself from the encompassing enemy, God was with him At the prophets prayer to open his eyes, that he might see his succour.
How oft is the Mariner (when through the darknesse of the night, or the strangenesse of the coast at a losse) directed to steer his course by the appearing of a Star,
How oft is the Mariner (when through the darkness of the night, or the strangeness of the coast At a loss) directed to steer his course by the appearing of a Star,
as the blessed effect of his presence, but liberation and exaltation, I will deliver him and honour him, Psa. 91 15. It was the experience which the Church had of Gods falthfulnesse in accomplishing this promise, we went through fire and water,
as the blessed Effect of his presence, but liberation and exaltation, I will deliver him and honour him, Psa. 91 15. It was the experience which the Church had of God's falthfulnesse in accomplishing this promise, we went through fire and water,
but to rescue them out, and reward them after all their troubles, according to that of the Prophet, Jer. 30.11. I am with thee saith the Lord, to save thee:
but to rescue them out, and reward them After all their Troubles, according to that of the Prophet, Jer. 30.11. I am with thee Says the Lord, to save thee:
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Sometimes he provides an Ark as he did for Noah, a Zoar, as he did for a Lot, a Cave as he did for the Prophets, hiding his people from the raging waves, the fury of their enemies.
Sometime he provides an Ark as he did for Noah, a Zoar, as he did for a Lot, a Cave as he did for the prophets, hiding his people from the raging waves, the fury of their enemies.
Sometimes he sends a Nurse as he did for Moses to take him out of the waters, he provides boards, as he did for Paul, and the rest of his company, when the ship was split whereby they escaped safe to land: he prepareth a Whale,
Sometime he sends a Nurse as he did for Moses to take him out of the waters, he provides boards, as he did for Paul, and the rest of his company, when the ship was split whereby they escaped safe to land: he Prepareth a Whale,
as for Jonah to swallow him that the Sea might not devour him ▪ and as Arion in Plutarch, being cast into the waters by the cruel Mariners, was brought to shore on a Dolphins back;
as for Jonah to swallow him that the Sea might not devour him ▪ and as Arion in Plutarch, being cast into the waters by the cruel Mariners, was brought to shore on a Dolphins back;
Sometimes he turneth the streames of the waters, changeth the windes, that whereas before they were contrary, they become favourable to the Church, and serviceable to her passage.
Sometime he turns the streams of the waters, changes the winds, that whereas before they were contrary, they become favourable to the Church, and serviceable to her passage.
no wonder then, if sometimes he mollifies the obdurate, qualifies the malicious, and melts the frozen hearts of wicked men unto love and compassion towards his servants.
no wonder then, if sometime he mollifies the obdurate, Qualifies the malicious, and melts the frozen hearts of wicked men unto love and compassion towards his Servants.
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the heat of the Sun dispels the clouds, and dries up the over-flowing waters, and the presence of God is many times pleased to vanquish his enemies, scatter their forces, thereby commanding deliverances for Jacob, however if he deliver nor out of, he will by these waters;
the heat of the Sun dispels the Clouds, and dries up the overflowing waters, and the presence of God is many times pleased to vanquish his enemies, scatter their forces, thereby commanding Deliverances for Jacob, however if he deliver nor out of, he will by these waters;
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You have seen the extent of this comfortable promise, and if any shall demand a reason of Gods effectual presence with his Church in danger, I answer:
You have seen the extent of this comfortable promise, and if any shall demand a reason of God's effectual presence with his Church in danger, I answer:
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1. Partly, the Churches near relation unto him obligeth, So much is intimated in the close of the precedent verse, thou art mine, no wonder, we reade in the next verse, I will be with thee, the Church is a flock, God is the Shepherd:
1. Partly, the Churches near Relation unto him obliges, So much is intimated in the close of the precedent verse, thou art mine, no wonder, we read in the next verse, I will be with thee, the Church is a flock, God is the Shepherd:
and God the owner, so Saint Peter cals her the House of God: where should a mans dwelling be but in his house? and especially his presence is required when robbers invade it.
and God the owner, so Saint Peter calls her the House of God: where should a men Dwelling be but in his house? and especially his presence is required when robbers invade it.
and though while the Ship is in harbour, the Masters absence may be dispensed with, yet by no means when she is sailing in the deep. 2: His deer affection to his Church inclines him, Animus non ubi animat, sed ubi amat :
and though while the Ship is in harbour, the Masters absence may be dispensed with, yet by no means when she is sailing in the deep. 2: His deer affection to his Church inclines him, Animus non ubi animate, sed ubi amat:
O ye proud waves why do ye roar in impetuous words? why do ye rise in insolent actions against Sion, and her friends? Know ye not that all your rage will prove but vain and cursed? Can you overtop heaven? then you may overthrow the Church;
Oh you proud waves why do you roar in impetuous words? why do you rise in insolent actions against Sion, and her Friends? Know you not that all your rage will prove but vain and cursed? Can you overtop heaven? then you may overthrow the Church;
even Balaam was convinced of, when he told Balak, How shall I curse whom God hath not curst? Numb. 23.8. and therefore it was his devilish policy to separate Israel from God by sinning, for then he knew he might conquer them by fighting:
even balaam was convinced of, when he told Balak, How shall I curse whom God hath not cursed? Numb. 23.8. and Therefore it was his devilish policy to separate Israel from God by sinning, for then he knew he might conquer them by fighting:
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the like thought, no doubt, possessed Davids enemies, when they said, God hath forsaken him, persecute him, and take him, Psal. 71.11. tacitely acknowledging, that while God is nigh his people, their enemies may pursue, but they shall not overtake them.
the like Thought, no doubt, possessed Davids enemies, when they said, God hath forsaken him, persecute him, and take him, Psalm 71.11. tacitly acknowledging, that while God is High his people, their enemies may pursue, but they shall not overtake them.
Know you not that you dash against that rock which will scatter you? Consider you not, that God hath said of Zion, I will be the glory in the midst of her,
Know you not that you dash against that rock which will scatter you? Consider you not, that God hath said of Zion, I will be the glory in the midst of her,
and a wall of fire round about her, Zech. 2.5. Every dart you throw against this wall will retort upon your selves, and the fire will flash in your own faces;
and a wall of fire round about her, Zechariah 2.5. Every dart you throw against this wall will retort upon your selves, and the fire will flash in your own faces;
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it is the deriding question which the Saints enemies put to them in affliction, Vbi Deus, where is now their God? but they may return a confident answer, hic Deus, our God is here nigh to us, round about us, in the midst of us, It was his promise to Joshua, and is repeated by Saint Paul, as belonging to all the faithfull, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee ;
it is the deriding question which the Saints enemies put to them in affliction, Vbi Deus, where is now their God? but they may return a confident answer, hic Deus, our God is Here High to us, round about us, in the midst of us, It was his promise to joshua, and is repeated by Saint Paul, as belonging to all the faithful, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee;
a double negation among the Greeks denies more vehemently, much more a five-fold negative, and yet so emphatically doth the Originall expresse it, to assure us, that there is no time,
a double negation among the Greeks Denies more vehemently, much more a fivefold negative, and yet so emphatically does the Original express it, to assure us, that there is no time,
Oh Divine presence, thou turnest night into day, stones into bread, and drosse into gold; thou makest the Wildernesse a Paradise, the Cottage a Palace, and the Prison a Mansion;
O Divine presence, thou Turnest night into day, stones into bred, and dross into gold; thou Makest the Wilderness a Paradise, the Cottage a Palace, and the Prison a Mansion;
give us thy self Lord, and it is enough, hell would not be hell if God were there, much lesse can these waters make the Saint miserable while God is with him.
give us thy self Lord, and it is enough, hell would not be hell if God were there, much less can these waters make the Saint miserable while God is with him.
3. Say to thy self with David, Oh thou distressed Saint, Why art thou cast down O my Soul, why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God, and that not only when the waters are low,
3. Say to thy self with David, O thou distressed Saint, Why art thou cast down Oh my Soul, why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God, and that not only when the waters Are low,
but in the deep Sea, not only in the lesser troubles, but in the greatest exigences, Saeviat mare, conturbentur montes, Deus in Ecclesia non dimovebitur, if you please, the Psalmist will English it;
but in the deep Sea, not only in the lesser Troubles, but in the greatest exigences, Saeviat mare, conturbentur montes, Deus in Ecclesia non dimovebitur, if you please, the Psalmist will English it;
If God be with us, all in God is for us; favour •ffecting, power effecting, wisedom directing, providence protecting, and faithfulnesse perfecting deliverance for us.
If God be with us, all in God is for us; favour •ffecting, power effecting, Wisdom directing, providence protecting, and faithfulness perfecting deliverance for us.
or things to come, all are yours, and ye are Christs, and Christ is Gods, 1 Cor. 3.22, 23. The Angels are ours to guard us, the Ministers to comfort us, all creatures to serve us,
or things to come, all Are yours, and you Are Christ, and christ is God's, 1 Cor. 3.22, 23. The Angels Are ours to guard us, the Ministers to Comfort us, all creatures to serve us,
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what trouble should dismay a Christian that hath heaven and earth to support him? no wonder then that we finde the Scripture so often disswading from carnall fear upon this ground of Gods spiritual presence.
what trouble should dismay a Christian that hath heaven and earth to support him? no wonder then that we find the Scripture so often dissuading from carnal Fear upon this ground of God's spiritual presence.
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Chear up then thou disconsolate soul, doubt not of the Churches safety in generall, The Lord in the middest of her is mighty, he will save, he will rejoyce over her with ioy, Zeph. 3.17.
Cheer up then thou disconsolate soul, doubt not of the Churches safety in general, The Lord in the midst of her is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over her with joy, Zephaniah 3.17.
In persecutionibus nemo cogitet quod periculum Diabolus importet, sed consideret quod auxilium Deus praestat, nec mentem labefactet humana infestatio, sed corrohoret fidem divina protectio.
In persecutionibus nemo cogitet quod periculum Diabolus importet, sed Consider quod auxilium Deus praestat, nec mentem labefactet Humana infestatio, sed corrohoret fidem Divine protectio.
the enemies power may surpasse thy strength, their subtlety out-wit thy prudence, but neither can excell the wisedom and might of God that is with thee.
the enemies power may surpass thy strength, their subtlety outwit thy prudence, but neither can excel the Wisdom and might of God that is with thee.
Oh learn, therefore, to try God in his strength, to trust him in difficulties, and when the mercilesse waves are ready to swallow thee, commit thy self to his custody. Mos est naucleri coelum aspicere.
O Learn, Therefore, to try God in his strength, to trust him in difficulties, and when the merciless waves Are ready to swallow thee, commit thy self to his custody. Mos est naucleri coelum aspicere.
1. God may be with thee though thou seest him not, presumptuous sinners uhink God is near them when he is farre off, doubting Saints think God far off when he is nigh them.
1. God may be with thee though thou See him not, presumptuous Sinners uhink God is near them when he is Far off, doubting Saints think God Far off when he is High them.
when God seems most to neglect his people, he doth not forsake them, and his end in withdrawing his sensible presence from them, is that they should run the more swiftly after him.
when God seems most to neglect his people, he does not forsake them, and his end in withdrawing his sensible presence from them, is that they should run the more swiftly After him.
I have read a story of a poor man that served God faithfully, and yet was opprest cruelly, having all his goods taken from him by an oppressing Knight, whereupon he perswaded himself that God was dead, but going about to make a funeral for his God, who had formerly been so faithfull to him,
I have read a story of a poor man that served God faithfully, and yet was oppressed cruelly, having all his goods taken from him by an oppressing Knight, whereupon he persuaded himself that God was dead, but going about to make a funeral for his God, who had formerly been so faithful to him,
4. Since God will be with thee in the waters, do not forsake God for fear of the waters, let no tribulation make thee disclaim him who is ready to own thee, it is not seldom seen that persecution causeth men to forgo their profession,
4. Since God will be with thee in the waters, do not forsake God for Fear of the waters, let no tribulation make thee disclaim him who is ready to own thee, it is not seldom seen that persecution Causes men to forgo their profession,
so true is that of the Psalmist, The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth, Psal. 145.18. Indeed his own tender mercy is the impulsive cause, but our humble addresse is the procuring means of his gracious presence;
so true is that of the Psalmist, The Lord is High unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth, Psalm 145.18. Indeed his own tender mercy is the impulsive cause, but our humble address is the procuring means of his gracious presence;
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oh, let thy praiers flow from higher principles, beg the presence of his grace, and leave the disposall of thy deliverance to his wisedom, what our Saviour saith of the Kingdom of God, seek that first, and all these shall be added, that may I apply to the face of God, seek first his face and all other things that thy necessities call for, shall be conferred:
o, let thy Prayers flow from higher principles, beg the presence of his grace, and leave the disposal of thy deliverance to his Wisdom, what our Saviour Says of the Kingdom of God, seek that First, and all these shall be added, that may I apply to the face of God, seek First his face and all other things that thy necessities call for, shall be conferred:
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and stedfast in patience, may so passe the waves of this troublesome would, as finally we may come to the land of everlasting life, where being exalted above all the waters of sorrow,
and steadfast in patience, may so pass the waves of this troublesome would, as finally we may come to the land of everlasting life, where being exalted above all the waters of sorrow,
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Anacharsis being asked in what number he should put those that went to Sea, whether among the living or the dead, was doubtfull, An inter vivos habendi, qui vitam undarum ac ventorum arbitrio commississent, whether they should be reckoned among the living who commit their lives to the mercy of windes and waves, he spake in that like an Heathen, Christians know better, who recommend themselves into the hands of God, that rules both,
Anacharsis being asked in what number he should put those that went to Sea, whither among the living or the dead, was doubtful, an inter vivos habendi, qui vitam undarum ac Ventorum arbitrio commississent, whither they should be reckoned among the living who commit their lives to the mercy of winds and waves, he spoke in that like an Heathen, Christians know better, who recommend themselves into the hands of God, that rules both,
it was a true saying of the same Philosopher, to which the Apostle alludeth, who being told the distance of the Ships deck from the water was four fingers, answered.
it was a true saying of the same Philosopher, to which the Apostle alludeth, who being told the distance of the Ships deck from the water was four fingers, answered.
so that having past through the waters in a literall sense, and come to land, you must still expect to pass through worse waters, I mean, the furious rage of unreasonable men.
so that having passed through the waters in a literal sense, and come to land, you must still expect to pass through Worse waters, I mean, the furious rage of unreasonable men.
a Scripture, with which Maximilian the Emperor was so much in love, that he caused it to be wrought in Checquer-work upon his Table, let it rather be imprinted in your Honours breast to your solace and comfort.
a Scripture, with which Maximilian the Emperor was so much in love, that he caused it to be wrought in Chequer-work upon his Table, let it rather be imprinted in your Honours breast to your solace and Comfort.
The Service you undertake is not only Lawful but Noble, to be an Embassadour from Englands Monarch for his Subjects Trade and Commerce with the Turkish Empire ;
The Service you undertake is not only Lawful but Noble, to be an Ambassador from Englands Monarch for his Subject's Trade and Commerce with the Turkish Empire;
Is was the Psalmist comfort, When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up, Psal. 27.10 give me leave with a little alteration and inversion to apply it for your encouragement,
Is was the Psalmist Comfort, When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up, Psalm 27.10 give me leave with a little alteration and inversion to apply it for your encouragement,
A practice well befitting Christians to make choice of the true God for their convoy through the troublous Seas, They that go down into the deep (saith the Psalmist) see the wonders of the Lord, indeed,
A practice well befitting Christians to make choice of the true God for their convoy through the troublous Seas, They that go down into the deep (Says the Psalmist) see the wonders of the Lord, indeed,
and could command them at his pleasure, he can rebuke the stormy windes, still the raging of the waves, having in his hands as well the deprhs of the Sea, the windes of the air,
and could command them At his pleasure, he can rebuke the stormy winds, still the raging of the waves, having in his hands as well the deprhs of the Sea, the winds of the air,
think God saith to you, as in another case he did to Jacob, Fear not, I will go down with thee into Egypt, his power, prudence, and providence shall stand by you to remove all difficulties,
think God Says to you, as in Another case he did to Jacob, fear not, I will go down with thee into Egypt, his power, prudence, and providence shall stand by you to remove all difficulties,
I end my consolation from God to you with an invocation on God for you, that your egresse may be cheerful, your progresse successeful, your regresse joyful.
I end my consolation from God to you with an invocation on God for you, that your egress may be cheerful, your progress successful, your regress joyful.
When you put forth to Sea, may the Almighty be with you, and shut you into the ship, as he did Noah with his family into the Ark, to save you from the raging waters.
When you put forth to Sea, may the Almighty be with you, and shut you into the ship, as he did Noah with his family into the Ark, to save you from the raging waters.
And when the appointed time of your return shall come, may the same powerful presence still accompany you as it did Jacob in his return from Padan Aram, that you may come again with your dearest Consort and children, to your fathers house in peace,
And when the appointed time of your return shall come, may the same powerful presence still accompany you as it did Jacob in his return from padan Aram, that you may come again with your dearest Consort and children, to your Father's house in peace,
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