And above all other, how odious Idolatry is in his presence, who hath forbidden it, and who hath so severely punished it in all ages, from the beginning;
And above all other, how odious Idolatry is in his presence, who hath forbidden it, and who hath so severely punished it in all ages, from the beginning;
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Yea, he will quiet the storms, and cause the earth to open her mouth, and receive those raging flouds of violent waters, cast out by the Dragon, to drown and carry away the woman which is the spouse of Jesus Christ,
Yea, he will quiet the storms, and cause the earth to open her Mouth, and receive those raging floods of violent waters, cast out by the Dragon, to drown and carry away the woman which is the spouse of jesus christ,
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This saw that notable servant of Jesus Christ, Athanasius, who (being exiled from Alexandria by that blasphemous Apostata Iulian the Emperour) said unto his flock, who bitterly wept for his envious banishment;
This saw that notable servant of jesus christ, Athanasius, who (being exiled from Alexandria by that blasphemous Apostata Iulian the Emperor) said unto his flock, who bitterly wept for his envious banishment;
A little cloud, he called both the Emperour himself, and his cruell tyranny; And albeit, That small appearance there, was of any deliverance to the Church of God,
A little cloud, he called both the Emperor himself, and his cruel tyranny; And albeit, That small appearance there, was of any deliverance to the Church of God,
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or yet, of any punishment, to have apprehended the proud tyrants, when the man of God pronounced these words, Yet shortly after, God did give witnesse, That those words did not proceed from flesh,
or yet, of any punishment, to have apprehended the proud Tyrants, when the man of God pronounced these words, Yet shortly After, God did give witness, That those words did not proceed from Flesh,
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or by one of his own souldiers, the Writers cleerly conclude not, But casting his own blood against the Heaven, he said, Vicisti tandem Galilee, That is, At last thou hast overcome thou Galilean ;
or by one of his own Soldiers, the Writers clearly conclude not, But casting his own blood against the Heaven, he said, Vicisti tandem Galilee, That is, At last thou hast overcome thou Galilean;
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because that the finall end of the troubles of Gods Chosen shall not be before that the Lord Iesus shall return to restore all things to their full perfection.
Because that the final end of the Troubles of God's Chosen shall not be before that the Lord Iesus shall return to restore all things to their full perfection.
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And lest that any should thinke, That the wrong doers are so many that they cannot bee called to an account, he giveth unto the earth (as it were) an Office and charge to beare witnesse against all those that have wrought wickedly,
And lest that any should think, That the wrong doers Are so many that they cannot be called to an account, he gives unto the earth (as it were) an Office and charge to bear witness against all those that have wrought wickedly,
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If Tyrants of the earth, and such as delight in the shedding of blood should be perswaded that this sentence is true, they would not so furiously come to their own destruction;
If Tyrants of the earth, and such as delight in the shedding of blood should be persuaded that this sentence is true, they would not so furiously come to their own destruction;
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and as his ears are ready to receive their sobbing and prayers, so is his angry visage against such as work iniquitie, he hateth and holdeth in abomination every deceitfull and blood-thirsty man, whereof he hath given sufficient document from age to age, in preserving the one,
and as his ears Are ready to receive their sobbing and Prayers, so is his angry visage against such as work iniquity, he hates and holds in abomination every deceitful and bloodthirsty man, whereof he hath given sufficient document from age to age, in preserving the one,
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And this is decreed in Gods eternall Councell, that the members may follow the trace of the head, to the end that God in his just judgement should finally condemne the wicked;
And this is decreed in God's Eternal Council, that the members may follow the trace of the head, to the end that God in his just judgement should finally condemn the wicked;
as most assuredly hee shall, of all the blood that hath been shed, from the blood of Abel the just, till the day that the earth shall disclose the same;
as most assuredly he shall, of all the blood that hath been shed, from the blood of Abel the just, till the day that the earth shall disclose the same;
And if any thinke it strange, that such as live this day, can be guilty of the blood that was shed in the dayes of the Apostles, let them consider, that the verity it selfe pronounced, That all the blood that was shed from the dayes of Abel, unto the dayes of Zacharie ;
And if any think it strange, that such as live this day, can be guilty of the blood that was shed in the days of the Apostles, let them Consider, that the verity it self pronounced, That all the blood that was shed from the days of Abel, unto the days of Zacharias;
and the Image of Jesus Christ printed in his Elect, so that whosoever in any age persecuteth any one Member of IESUS CHRIST, for his Truths sake, subscribeth as it were, with his hand, the persecution of all that have passed before him.
and the Image of jesus christ printed in his Elect, so that whosoever in any age persecuteth any one Member of IESUS CHRIST, for his Truths sake, subscribeth as it were, with his hand, the persecution of all that have passed before him.
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Let the faithfull not bee discouraged, although they bee appointed as Sheepe to the Slaughter-house, for hee, for whose sake they suffer, shall not forget to revenge their cause.
Let the faithful not be discouraged, although they be appointed as Sheep to the Slaughterhouse, for he, for whose sake they suffer, shall not forget to revenge their cause.
and truely if our felicitie stood in this life, or if death temporall should bring unto us any damage, our desire in that behalfe were not to bee disallowed or condemned;
and truly if our felicity stood in this life, or if death temporal should bring unto us any damage, our desire in that behalf were not to be disallowed or condemned;
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In which words the Prophet would accuse the crueltie of those that dare so unmercifully and violently force from the Breasts of the Earth, the dearest Children of God,
In which words the Prophet would accuse the cruelty of those that Dare so unmercifully and violently force from the Breasts of the Earth, the dearest Children of God,
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and compell her to receive the blood of her deare Childe in her owne mouth, all Nations would hold the fact so abominable, that the like had never been done in the course of nature;
and compel her to receive the blood of her deer Child in her own Mouth, all nations would hold the fact so abominable, that the like had never been done in the course of nature;
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no lesse wickednesse commit they that shed the Blood of Gods Children upon the face of their common mother the earth (as I said before:) But bee of good courage (O little and despised Flock of Christ Jesus) for hee that seeth your griefe hath power to revenge it, He will not suffer one teare of yours to fall,
no less wickedness commit they that shed the Blood of God's Children upon the face of their Common mother the earth (as I said before:) But be of good courage (Oh little and despised Flock of christ jesus) for he that sees your grief hath power to revenge it, He will not suffer one tear of yours to fallen,
but it shall bee kept and reserved in his Bottell, till the fulnesse thereof bee poured downe from Heaven upon those that caused you to weep and mourne;
but it shall be kept and reserved in his Bottle, till the fullness thereof be poured down from Heaven upon those that caused you to weep and mourn;
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nay, the flaming fires that have licked up the blood of any of our Brethren, the earth that hath beene defiled with it, I say, with the blood of Gods Children;
nay, the flaming fires that have licked up the blood of any of our Brothers, the earth that hath been defiled with it, I say, with the blood of God's Children;
yea, the Beasts, Fowls, and other Creatures whatsoever, shall be compelled to render that which they have received, bee it Flesh, Blood or Bones that appertained to thy Children, O Lord, which altogether thou shalt glorifie, according to thy promise made to us in our Lord and Saviour IESUS CHRIST thy welbeloved Sonne, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be honour, praise,
yea, the Beasts, Fowls, and other Creatures whatsoever, shall be compelled to render that which they have received, be it Flesh, Blood or Bones that appertained to thy Children, Oh Lord, which altogether thou shalt Glorify, according to thy promise made to us in our Lord and Saviour IESUS CHRIST thy well-beloved Son, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be honour, praise,
Let us now humble our selves in the presence of our God, and from the bottome of our hearts, let us desire him to assist us with the power of his Holy Spirit, that albeit for our former negligences God giveth us over into the hands of other then such as rule in his fear, that yet he letteth us not forget his mercy,
Let us now humble our selves in the presence of our God, and from the bottom of our hearts, let us desire him to assist us with the power of his Holy Spirit, that albeit for our former negligences God gives us over into the hands of other then such as Rule in his Fear, that yet he lets us not forget his mercy,
That albeit we see his Church so diminished, that it appear to bee brought (as it were) to utter extermination, that wee may be assured, that in our God there is great power and will, to increase the number of his Chosen,
That albeit we see his Church so diminished, that it appear to be brought (as it were) to utter extermination, that we may be assured, that in our God there is great power and will, to increase the number of his Chosen,
yet our faith and hope may conduct us to the assured hope of that joyfull resurrection, in the which wee shall possesse the fruit of that for which now we labour:
yet our faith and hope may conduct us to the assured hope of that joyful resurrection, in the which we shall possess the fruit of that for which now we labour:
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In the mean time, grant unto us (O Lord) to repose our selves in the sanctuary of thy promise, that in thee we may finde comfort, till that this thy great indignation (begun amongst us) may passe over,
In the mean time, grant unto us (Oh Lord) to repose our selves in the sanctuary of thy promise, that in thee we may find Comfort, till that this thy great Indignation (begun among us) may pass over,
Almighty God and mercifull Father, &c. Lord into thy Hands I commend my spirit, for the terrible roaring of Gunnes and the noise of Armour do so pierce my heart, that my soule thirsteth to depart.
Almighty God and merciful Father, etc. Lord into thy Hands I commend my Spirit, for the terrible roaring of Guns and the noise of Armour do so pierce my heart, that my soul Thirsteth to depart.
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but yet truly so farre as memomory would serve, of those things that in publike I spake on Sunday, August 19. for the which I was discharged to preach for a time.
but yet truly so Far as memomory would serve, of those things that in public I spoke on Sunday, August 19. for the which I was discharged to preach for a time.
and contrary windes, is compelled oft to traverse, lest that either by too much resisting to the violence of the Waves, his Vessell might be over whelmed;
and contrary winds, is compelled oft to traverse, lest that either by too much resisting to the violence of the Waves, his Vessel might be over whelmed;
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for he foreseeing the great desolation that was decreed in the Councell of the Eternall, against Hierusalem and Iudah, to wit, That the whole people that bare the Name of God should be dispersed;
for he Foreseeing the great desolation that was decreed in the Council of the Eternal, against Jerusalem and Iudah, to wit, That the Whole people that bore the Name of God should be dispersed;
and where God had promised to give his own presence, should be burnt with fire, the King taken, his sons in his own presence murthered, his own eyes immediatly after to be put out, the Nobilitie, some cruelly murdered, some shamefully led away captives;
and where God had promised to give his own presence, should be burned with fire, the King taken, his Sons in his own presence murdered, his own eyes immediately After to be put out, the Nobilt, Some cruelly murdered, Some shamefully led away captives;
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This, no doubt, is the beginning of the dolorous complaint in the which he complaineth of the unjust tyranny that the poor afflicted Israelites sustained, during the time of their Captivity.
This, no doubt, is the beginning of the dolorous complaint in the which he Complaineth of the unjust tyranny that the poor afflicted Israelites sustained, during the time of their Captivity.
For what new thing was it, that other lords then God in his own person ruled them, seeing that such had been their Regiment from the beginning? For who knoweth not that Moses, Aaron, and Ioshua, the Judges, Samuel, David, and other godly Rulers, were men, and not God;
For what new thing was it, that other Lords then God in his own person ruled them, seeing that such had been their Regiment from the beginning? For who Knoweth not that Moses, Aaron, and Ioshua, the Judges, Samuel, David, and other godly Rulers, were men, and not God;
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and by his holy Word allowed, and bring in such a confusion, as no difference should be betwixt the upper Powers and the subjects, doth nothing but evert and turne upside downe the very Throne of God, which he will to be fixed here upon earth;
and by his holy Word allowed, and bring in such a confusion, as no difference should be betwixt the upper Powers and the subject's, does nothing but evert and turn upside down the very Throne of God, which he will to be fixed Here upon earth;
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The end and cause then, why God printeth in the weak and feeble flesh of man this Image of his own Power and Majestie, is not to puff up flesh in opinion of it self;
The end and cause then, why God printeth in the weak and feeble Flesh of man this Image of his own Power and Majesty, is not to puff up Flesh in opinion of it self;
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and so despise others, but that he shall consider, that he is appointed Lieutenant to one, whose eyes continually watch upon him, to see and examine how he behaveth himself in his Office.
and so despise Others, but that he shall Consider, that he is appointed Lieutenant to one, whose eyes continually watch upon him, to see and examine how he behaveth himself in his Office.
The second is, An upright and willing minde to put in execution such things as God commandeth in his Law, without declining to the right, or to the left hand.
The second is, an upright and willing mind to put in execution such things as God commands in his Law, without declining to the right, or to the left hand.
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and if they spare where GOD hath commanded to strike, they and their Throne are criminall and guilty of the wickednesse that aboundeth upon the face of the earth, for lack of punishment.
and if they spare where GOD hath commanded to strike, they and their Throne Are criminal and guilty of the wickedness that Aboundeth upon the face of the earth, for lack of punishment.
In the person of the whole people he doth complain unto God, That the Babilonians (whom he calleth, Other lords besides God, both because of their ignorance of God,
In the person of the Whole people he does complain unto God, That the Babylonians (whom he calls, Other Lords beside God, both Because of their ignorance of God,
and by reason of their cruelty and inhumanity) had long ruled over them in great rigour, without pity or compassion had upon the ancient men, and famous matrons:
and by reason of their cruelty and inhumanity) had long ruled over them in great rigour, without pity or compassion had upon the ancient men, and famous matrons:
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After the first part of this dolorous complaint, the Prophet declareth the Protestation of the people, saying, Neverthelesse in thee shall we remember thy Name:
After the First part of this dolorous complaint, the Prophet Declareth the Protestation of the people, saying, Nevertheless in thee shall we Remember thy Name:
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The minde of the Prophet is plaine, to wit, That notwithstanding the long sustained affliction, the people of God declined not to a false and vain Religion,
The mind of the Prophet is plain, to wit, That notwithstanding the long sustained affliction, the people of God declined not to a false and vain Religion,
which albeit then they saw not, yet would they still remember his Name, that is, They would call to minde the Doctrine and Promise which at sometimes they heard,
which albeit then they saw not, yet would they still Remember his Name, that is, They would call to mind the Doctrine and Promise which At sometime they herd,
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The League and Covenant of Gods Protection, appeared to have been broken: They lamentably complain, That they saw not their accustomed signes of Gods mercifull presence;
The League and Covenant of God's Protection, appeared to have been broken: They lamentably complain, That they saw not their accustomed Signs of God's merciful presence;
as if God should utterly destroy all Order and Policie that this day is within his Church, that the true preaching of the Word should be suppressed, The right use of Sacraments abolished, Idolatry and Papisticall abomination erected up again;
as if God should utterly destroy all Order and Policy that this day is within his Church, that the true preaching of the Word should be suppressed, The right use of Sacraments abolished, Idolatry and Papistical abomination erected up again;
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The Prophet Ezekiel, that saw this horrible destruction forespoken by Isaiah, put in just execution, giveth an answer in these words, I gave unto them Laws that were good, in the which, Whosoever should walk, should live in them;
The Prophet Ezekielem, that saw this horrible destruction forespoken by Isaiah, put in just execution, gives an answer in these words, I gave unto them Laws that were good, in the which, Whosoever should walk, should live in them;
That is, Of such as then had declined to Idolatry from the dayes of Ieroboam. And therefore, the Lord God abhorred the whole seed of Israel, that is, The whole body of the people, he promised them,
That is, Of such as then had declined to Idolatry from the days of Jeroboam. And Therefore, the Lord God abhorred the Whole seed of Israel, that is, The Whole body of the people, he promised them,
And for this purpose, he hath erected the throne of his mercy among us, the true preaching of his word, together with the right administration of his Sacraments:
And for this purpose, he hath erected the throne of his mercy among us, the true preaching of his word, together with the right administration of his Sacraments:
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Wouldst thou, O Scotland, have a King to raign over thee in justice, equity, and mercy? subject thou thy selfe to the Lord thy God, obey his commandments,
Wouldst thou, Oh Scotland, have a King to Reign over thee in Justice, equity, and mercy? Subject thou thy self to the Lord thy God, obey his Commandments,
and magnifie thou that word that calleth unto thee, This is the way, walke into it, and if thou wilt not, flatter not thy self, the same justice remaineth this day in God to punish thee Scotland, and thee Edinburgh in especiall, that before punished the land of Iuda, and the City of Ierusalem. Every Realm or Nation (saith the Prophet Ieremy ) that likewise offendeth, shall be likewise punished.
and magnify thou that word that calls unto thee, This is the Way, walk into it, and if thou wilt not, flatter not thy self, the same Justice remains this day in God to Punish thee Scotland, and thee Edinburgh in especial, that before punished the land of Iuda, and the city of Ierusalem. Every Realm or nation (Says the Prophet Ieremy) that likewise offends, shall be likewise punished.
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But if thou shalt see impiety placed in the seat of justice above thee, so that in the Throne of God (as Salomon doth complain) raigneth nothing but fraud, & violence, accuse thy own ingratitude and rebellion against God,
But if thou shalt see impiety placed in the seat of Justice above thee, so that in the Throne of God (as Solomon does complain) Reigneth nothing but fraud, & violence, accuse thy own ingratitude and rebellion against God,
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for that is the only cause, why God taketh away (as the same Prophet in another place doth speak) the strong man and the man of war, the Judge and the Prophet, the prudent and the aged, the Captain and the honourable, the Counsellor and the cunning Artificer.
for that is the only cause, why God Takes away (as the same Prophet in Another place does speak) the strong man and the man of war, the Judge and the Prophet, the prudent and the aged, the Captain and the honourable, the Counsellor and the cunning Artificer.
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The dead shall not live, saith he, neither shall the tyrants, or the dead arise, because thou hast visited and scattered them, and destroyed all their memory.
The dead shall not live, Says he, neither shall the Tyrants, or the dead arise, Because thou hast visited and scattered them, and destroyed all their memory.
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For removing of this doubt, and for better understanding of the Prophets minde, we must understand, that the Prophet had to do with divers sorts of men;
For removing of this doubt, and for better understanding of the prophets mind, we must understand, that the Prophet had to do with diverse sorts of men;
even so such as professe CHRIST JESUS, have to doe with the Turke and Sarazens. He had to doe with the Seed of Abraham, whereof there were three sorts.
even so such as profess CHRIST JESUS, have to do with the Turk and Sarazens. He had to do with the Seed of Abraham, whereof there were three sorts.
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as this day are our pestilent Papists in all Realms and Nations, there rested onely the Tribe of Iudah at Ierusalem, where the form of true Religion was observed, the Law taught,
as this day Are our pestilent Papists in all Realms and nations, there rested only the Tribe of Iudah At Ierusalem, where the from of true Religion was observed, the Law taught,
not a few that were licentious livers, some that turned their backe to God; that is, Had for•aken all true Religion, and som that lived a most abominable life,
not a few that were licentious livers, Some that turned their back to God; that is, Had for•aken all true Religion, and Some that lived a most abominable life,
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And first (after the first part of the complaint of the afflicted, as we have heard in vehemency of spirit) he bursteth forth against all the proud enemies of Gods people, against all such as trouble them,
And First (After the First part of the complaint of the afflicted, as we have herd in vehemency of Spirit) he bursteth forth against all the proud enemies of God's people, against all such as trouble them,
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and against all such as mock and forsake God, and saith, The dead shall not live, the proud Giants shall not rise, thou hast scattered them, and destroyed their memoriall.
and against all such as mock and forsake God, and Says, The dead shall not live, the proud Giants shall not rise, thou hast scattered them, and destroyed their memorial.
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as if the prophet should say, O ye troublers of Gods people, howsoever it appeareth to you in this your bloody rage, that God regardeth not your crueltie,
as if the Prophet should say, Oh you troublers of God's people, howsoever it appears to you in this your bloody rage, that God Regardeth not your cruelty,
yea, your Carcases shall fall and lie as stinking Carrions upon the face of the earth, ye shall fall without hope of life or of a blessed resurrection;
yea, your Carcases shall fallen and lie as stinking Carrions upon the face of the earth, you shall fallen without hope of life or of a blessed resurrection;
yea, howsoever ye gather your substance, and augment your families, ye shalbe so scattered, that ye shall leave no memoriall of you to the posterities to come,
yea, howsoever you gather your substance, and augment your families, you shall so scattered, that you shall leave no memorial of you to the Posterities to come,
that is, They shall die and fall with shame, without hope of resurrection, as is foresaid, not, That they shall not arise to their own confusion and just condemnation;
that is, They shall die and fallen with shame, without hope of resurrection, as is foresaid, not, That they shall not arise to their own confusion and just condemnation;
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but, that they shall not recover power to trouble the servants of God, neither yet shall the wicked arise (as David saith) in the Councell of the Just:
but, that they shall not recover power to trouble the Servants of God, neither yet shall the wicked arise (as David Says) in the Council of the Just:
The remembrance hereof ought to make us patient in the dayes of affliction, and so to comfort us, that when we see Tyrants in their blinde rage, tread under foot the Saints of God, that utterly we despaire not,
The remembrance hereof ought to make us patient in the days of affliction, and so to Comfort us, that when we see Tyrants in their blind rage, tread under foot the Saints of God, that utterly we despair not,
Thou hast increased the Nations, O Lord, thou hast increased the Nations, thou art made glorious, thou hast inlarged all the coasts of the earth. Lord in trouble, &c.
Thou hast increased the nations, O Lord, thou hast increased the nations, thou art made glorious, thou hast enlarged all the coasts of the earth. Lord in trouble, etc.
This promise (no doubt) was incredible when it was made, for who could have been perswaded, That the destruction of Ierusalem should have been the meanes whereby the Nation of the Iews should have beene increased, seeing that much rather it appeared, That the overthrow of Ierusalem should have been the very abolishing of the seed of Abraham :
This promise (no doubt) was incredible when it was made, for who could have been persuaded, That the destruction of Ierusalem should have been the means whereby the nation of the Iews should have been increased, seeing that much rather it appeared, That the overthrow of Ierusalem should have been the very abolishing of the seed of Abraham:
But we must consider, to what end it was that God revealed himself to Abraham, and what is contained in the promise of the multiplication of his Seed, and the benediction promised thereto.
But we must Consider, to what end it was that God revealed himself to Abraham, and what is contained in the promise of the multiplication of his Seed, and the benediction promised thereto.
then ever it was at any time before, then can we not deny, but that God (even when to mans judgement he had utterly rased them from the face of the earth) did increase the Nation of the Iews, so that he was glorified in them,
then ever it was At any time before, then can we not deny, but that God (even when to men judgement he had utterly rased them from the face of the earth) did increase the nation of the Iews, so that he was glorified in them,
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It is no doubt, but that Sathan intended by the dispersion of the Iewes, so to have prophaned the whole Seed of Abraham, that among them should neither have remained the true knowledge of God,
It is no doubt, but that Sathan intended by the dispersion of the Iewes, so to have Profaned the Whole Seed of Abraham, that among them should neither have remained the true knowledge of God,
but the secret practise of the Devill was understood of Daniel, when he refused to defile himself with the Kings meat, which was forbidden to the Seed of Abraham in the Law of their GOD.
but the secret practice of the devil was understood of daniel, when he refused to defile himself with the Kings meat, which was forbidden to the Seed of Abraham in the Law of their GOD.
Whereupon were called all Divines, Interpreters of dreams, and Southsayers, of whom the King demanded, If they could let him understand what he had dreamed;
Whereupon were called all Divines, Interpreters of dreams, and Soothsayers, of whom the King demanded, If they could let him understand what he had dreamed;
He reclaimeth, and asketh time to disclose that secret; (I onely touch the History, to let you see by what means God increaseth his knowledge) which being granted, the vision is revealed unto him, he sheweth the same unto the King, with the true interpretation of it;
He reclaimeth, and asks time to disclose that secret; (I only touch the History, to let you see by what means God increases his knowledge) which being granted, the vision is revealed unto him, he shows the same unto the King, with the true Interpretation of it;
then that they would worship another God, except their own God. By me therefore, is there made a decree, That whosoever shall blaspheme the God of Sydrack ▪ Misack and Abednago, that he shall be cut in pieces,
then that they would worship Another God, except their own God. By me Therefore, is there made a Decree, That whosoever shall Blaspheme the God of Sidrack ▪ Misak and Abednago, that he shall be Cut in Pieces,
yea, that were despised, and of all men contemned, So that the name and fear of the God of Abraham, was never before notified to so many Realmes and Nations.
yea, that were despised, and of all men contemned, So that the name and Fear of the God of Abraham, was never before notified to so many Realms and nations.
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not that the King desired the destruction of Gods servants, but because the corrupt Idolaters, that in hatred of Daniel had procured that Law to be made, urged the King against his Nature;
not that the King desired the destruction of God's Servants, but Because the corrupt Idolaters, that in hatred of daniel had procured that Law to be made, urged the King against his Nature;
Which considered with the sudden destruction of Daniels enemies, by the same Lyons, King Darius, besides his own confession, wrote to all people, tongues, and nations after this form;
Which considered with the sudden destruction of Daniel's enemies, by the same Lyons, King Darius, beside his own Confessi, wrote to all people, tongues, and Nations After this from;
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whose Kingdom shall not be destroyed, and his dominion remaineth, who saveth and delivereth, and sheweth signes and wonders in Heaven and in Earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the Lyons.
whose Kingdom shall not be destroyed, and his dominion remains, who Saveth and Delivereth, and shows Signs and wonders in Heaven and in Earth, who hath Delivered daniel from the Lyons.
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This knowledge was yet further increased, in the dayes of Cyrus, who giving freedom to the Captives ▪ to return to their own Native Country, giveth this confession;
This knowledge was yet further increased, in the days of Cyrus, who giving freedom to the Captives ▪ to return to their own Native Country, gives this Confessi;
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and in augmenting of his true knowledge, when that both they that were the seed of Abraham, and that Religion which they professed, appeared utterly to have been extinguished, above mens expectation;
and in augmenting of his true knowledge, when that both they that were the seed of Abraham, and that Religion which they professed, appeared utterly to have been extinguished, above men's expectation;
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But so did the hand of God prevail in the end, That a decree was made by Darius (by him I suppose, that succeeded to Cambises ) not onely that all things necessary for the building of the Temple,
But so did the hand of God prevail in the end, That a Decree was made by Darius (by him I suppose, that succeeded to Cambyses) not only that all things necessary for the building of the Temple,
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and in the most desperate dangers it was preserved, till that the Messias promised, the glory of the second Temple, came, manifested himself to the world, suffered and rose againe, according to the Scriptures:
and in the most desperate dangers it was preserved, till that the Messias promised, the glory of the second Temple, Come, manifested himself to the world, suffered and rose again, according to the Scriptures:
unto the which he hath proclaimed liberty, after the fearfull bondage of that Spirituall Babylon, in the which we have been holden captives longer space,
unto the which he hath proclaimed liberty, After the fearful bondage of that Spiritual Babylon, in the which we have been held captives longer Molle,
when Sathan laboured utterly to have destroyed it, in deliverance of the same, as we have heard, from Babylon. He hath sent his son Christ Jesus, clad in our flesh, who hath tasted of all our infirmities (sin except) who hath promised to be with us to the end of the world.
when Sathan laboured utterly to have destroyed it, in deliverance of the same, as we have herd, from Babylon. He hath sent his son christ jesus, clad in our Flesh, who hath tasted of all our infirmities (since except) who hath promised to be with us to the end of the world.
True it is, That such obedience deserveth small praise before men, for who can praise, or accept that in good part, which cometh as it were of meer compulsion;
True it is, That such Obedience deserveth small praise before men, for who can praise, or accept that in good part, which comes as it were of mere compulsion;
when that God layeth his correction upon his own children, to call them from the venemous Breasts of this corrupt world, that they suck not in over-great aboundance the poyson thereof;
when that God Layeth his correction upon his own children, to call them from the venomous Breasts of this corrupt world, that they suck not in overgreat abundance the poison thereof;
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and yet it is a thing so necessary to Gods children, that unlesse they be weaned from the pleasures of the world, they can never feed upon that delectable Milk of Gods eternall verity;
and yet it is a thing so necessary to God's children, that unless they be weaned from the pleasures of the world, they can never feed upon that delectable Milk of God's Eternal verity;
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For the corruption of the one, doth either hinder the other to be received, or else so troubleth the whole powers of man, that the soul can never so digest the truth of God,
For the corruption of the one, does either hinder the other to be received, or Else so Troubles the Whole Powers of man, that the soul can never so digest the truth of God,
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It behoveth therefore, that God himself shall violently pull his children from these venemous breasts, that when they lack the liquor and poyson of the one, they may visite him,
It behooveth Therefore, that God himself shall violently pull his children from these venomous breasts, that when they lack the liquour and poison of the one, they may visit him,
as the people of Israel, besides the observation of their Sabbaths and daily oblations, were commanded thrice a yeer to present themselves before the presence of the Tabernacle,
as the people of Israel, beside the observation of their Sabbaths and daily Oblations, were commanded thrice a year to present themselves before the presence of the Tabernacle,
for there is the footstool, yea, there is the face and throne of God himself, wheresoever the Gospel of Jesus Christ is truely Preached, and his Sacraments rightly ministred.
for there is the footstool, yea, there is the face and throne of God himself, wheresoever the Gospel of jesus christ is truly Preached, and his Sacraments rightly ministered.
Repinest thou when God requireth obedience? Thou hearest to thine own condemnation. Mockest thou at Gods threatnings? Thou shalt feel the weight and truth of them,
Repinest thou when God requires Obedience? Thou Hearst to thine own condemnation. Mockest thou At God's threatenings? Thou shalt feel the weight and truth of them,
But the visitation (whereof our Prophet speaketh,) is onely proper to the sons of God, who in the time when God taketh from them the pleasures of the world,
But the Visitation (whereof our Prophet speaks,) is only proper to the Sons of God, who in the time when God Takes from them the pleasures of the world,
or sheweth his angry countenance unto them, have their recourse unto him, and confessing their former negligence with troubled hearts, cry for his mercy.
or shows his angry countenance unto them, have their recourse unto him, and confessing their former negligence with troubled hearts, cry for his mercy.
This visitation is not proper to all afflicted, but appertaineth onely to Gods children: For the reprobates can never have accesse to Gods mercy in time of their tribulation,
This Visitation is not proper to all afflicted, but appertaineth only to God's children: For the Reprobates can never have access to God's mercy in time of their tribulation,
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but in the land of righteousnesse, that is, Where the very knowledge of God aboundeth, he will do wickedly, which is a crime above all others abominable;
but in the land of righteousness, that is, Where the very knowledge of God Aboundeth, he will do wickedly, which is a crime above all Others abominable;
Now when that men, hearing their duty, and knowing what God requireth of them, do malapertly fight against all equity and justice, what, I pray you, do they else,
Now when that men, hearing their duty, and knowing what God requires of them, do malapertly fight against all equity and Justice, what, I pray you, do they Else,
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what deserve they, but effectually to bee given over unto a reprobate sense, that headlong they may runne to ruine, both of body and soul? It is almost incredible that a man should be so enraged against God, that neither his plagues,
what deserve they, but effectually to be given over unto a Reprobate sense, that headlong they may run to ruin, both of body and soul? It is almost incredible that a man should be so enraged against God, that neither his plagues,
he gave unto him sundry deliverances, but one most speciall, when proud Benhadad came to besiege Samaria, and was not content to receive Ahabs gold, silver, sons, daughters and wives,
he gave unto him sundry Deliverances, but one most special, when proud Benhadad Come to besiege Samaria, and was not content to receive Ahabs gold, silver, Sons, daughters and wives,
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but also required, that his servants should have at their pleasure whatsoever was delectable in Samaria: True it is, that his Elders and people willed him not to hear the proud Tyrant,
but also required, that his Servants should have At their pleasure whatsoever was delectable in Samaria: True it is, that his Elders and people willed him not to hear the proud Tyrant,
But who made unto him the promise of deliverance? and who appointed and put his Army in order? who assured him of victory? The Prophet of God onely, who assured him, That by the servants of the Princes of the Provinces, who in number were onely two hundred thirty and two, hee should deface that great Army, in the which there were two and thirty Kings, with all their Forces;
But who made unto him the promise of deliverance? and who appointed and put his Army in order? who assured him of victory? The Prophet of God only, who assured him, That by the Servants of the Princes of the Provinces, who in number were only two hundred thirty and two, he should deface that great Army, in the which there were two and thirty Kings, with all their Forces;
But how did Ahab visite God again for his great benefit received? Did he remove his Idolatry? did he correct his Idolatrous wife Iezabel? No, we finde no such thing,
But how did Ahab visit God again for his great benefit received? Did he remove his Idolatry? did he correct his Idolatrous wife Jezebel? No, we find no such thing,
Let us therefore that hear these judgements of our God, call for the assistance of his holy Spirit, that howsoever it pleaseth him to visit us, that we may stoop under his mercifull hands,
Let us Therefore that hear these Judgments of our God, call for the assistance of his holy Spirit, that howsoever it Pleases him to visit us, that we may stoop under his merciful hands,
This is the second part of the Prophets complaint in the which he in the person of Gods people complaineth, that of their great affliction there appeared not end.
This is the second part of the prophets complaint in the which he in the person of God's people Complaineth, that of their great affliction there appeared not end.
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But because I perceive the houres to passe more swiftly then they have done at other times, I mind to contract that which resteth of this Text into certain points.
But Because I perceive the hours to pass more swiftly then they have done At other times, I mind to contract that which rests of this Text into certain points.
First fighting against the present despair, he saith, Thy dead shall live, even my Body (or with my body shall they arise,) awake and sing ye that dwell in the dust;
First fighting against the present despair, he Says, Thy dead shall live, even my Body (or with my body shall they arise,) awake and sing you that dwell in the dust;
And so I see honour and glory to succeed this temporall shame, I see joy permanent to come after trouble, order to spring out of this terrible confusion;
And so I see honour and glory to succeed this temporal shame, I see joy permanent to come After trouble, order to spring out of this terrible confusion;
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and to the truth of his Promise, who is above nature, yea, whose works are not so subject to the ordinary course of nature, that when Nature faileth, his Power and Promise fail also therewith.
and to the truth of his Promise, who is above nature, yea, whose works Are not so Subject to the ordinary course of nature, that when Nature Faileth, his Power and Promise fail also therewith.
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and in the old Adam. Dye in the Lord can none, except those that live in him (I mean those that attain to the yeers of discretion) and none live in him,
and in the old Adam. Die in the Lord can none, except those that live in him (I mean those that attain to the Years of discretion) and none live in him,
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But I mean, That such as in death and after death shall live, must communicate in this life with Jesus Christ, and must be regenerate by the seed of life;
But I mean, That such as in death and After death shall live, must communicate in this life with jesus christ, and must be regenerate by the seed of life;
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and immediately after, giveth commandement and charge to the dwellers in the dust, that is, To the dead Carcases of those that were departed (for the spirit and soul of man dwelleth not in the dust) That they should awake, that they should sing and rejoyce ;
and immediately After, gives Commandment and charge to the dwellers in the dust, that is, To the dead Carcases of those that were departed (for the Spirit and soul of man dwells not in the dust) That they should awake, that they should sing and rejoice;
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therefore let us consider, That the Prophet in transferring the Power and Promise of God to himself, doth not vindicate to himself any particular prerogative above the people of God,
Therefore let us Consider, That the Prophet in transferring the Power and Promise of God to himself, does not vindicate to himself any particular prerogative above the people of God,
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As if he should say, My words appear to you now to be incredible, but the day shall come, that I shall be taken from you, my Carcase shall be inclosed in the bosome of the earth,
As if he should say, My words appear to you now to be incredible, but the day shall come, that I shall be taken from you, my Carcase shall be enclosed in the bosom of the earth,
but he leaveth this, as it were, in testament with them, That when they were in the extremity of all bondage, they should call to minde, what the Prophet of God had before spoken.
but he Leaveth this, as it were, in Testament with them, That when they were in the extremity of all bondage, they should call to mind, what the Prophet of God had before spoken.
And lest that his doctrine, and this promise of God made unto them by his mouth, should have been forgotten (as we are ever prone and ready to forget Gods promises when we are pressed with any sorrow) God raised up unto them, in the midst of their calamity, his Prophet Ezekiel, unto whom, among many other visions, he gave this;
And lest that his Doctrine, and this promise of God made unto them by his Mouth, should have been forgotten (as we Are ever prove and ready to forget God's promises when we Are pressed with any sorrow) God raised up unto them, in the midst of their calamity, his Prophet Ezekielem, unto whom, among many other visions, he gave this;
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The question was demanded of the Prophet, if these bones, being wondrous dry, should live. The Prophet answered, The knowledge thereof appertained unto God.
The question was demanded of the Prophet, if these bones, being wondrous dry, should live. The Prophet answered, The knowledge thereof appertained unto God.
It is no doubt, but they carryed with them, both the prophesie of Isaiah and Ieremy, so that the Prophet Ezekiel is a Commentary to these words of Isaiah, where he saith.
It is no doubt, but they carried with them, both the prophesy of Isaiah and Ieremy, so that the Prophet Ezekielem is a Commentary to these words of Isaiah, where he Says.
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But why do ye not consider, what God worketh from yeer to yeer in the order of nature, sometimes ye see the face of the earth decked and beautified with herbs, flowers, grasse, and fruits.
But why do you not Consider, what God works from year to year in the order of nature, sometime you see the face of the earth decked and beautified with herbs, flowers, grass, and fruits.
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Again, ye see the same utterly taken away by storms, and vehemency of the Winter. What doth God to replenish the earth again, and to restore the beauty thereof.
Again, you see the same utterly taken away by storms, and vehemency of the Winter. What does God to replenish the earth again, and to restore the beauty thereof.
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as that it is in the herbes and fruits that from year to year buddeth forth and decayeth? If ye do so, the Prophet would say your incredibility is inexcusable,
as that it is in the herbs and fruits that from year to year buddeth forth and decayeth? If you do so, the Prophet would say your incredibility is inexcusable,
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because ye do neither rightly weigh the power, nor the promise of your God. The like similitude useth the Apostle Paul against such as called the resurrection in doubt,
Because you do neither rightly weigh the power, nor the promise of your God. The like similitude uses the Apostle Paul against such as called the resurrection in doubt,
In which words and sentence, the Apostle sharply rebuketh the grosse ignorance of the Corinthians, who began to call in doubt the chiefe article of our faith, the resurrection of the flesh after that it was once resolved,
In which words and sentence, the Apostle sharply Rebuketh the gross ignorance of the Corinthians, who began to call in doubt the chief article of our faith, the resurrection of the Flesh After that it was once resolved,
unto the which no particular promise is made by God, what shall be his power and vertue in raising up of our bodies, seeing that thereto he is bound by the solemne promise of Jesus Christ his eternall wisdom? And the verity it self that can not lie:
unto the which no particular promise is made by God, what shall be his power and virtue in raising up of our bodies, seeing that thereto he is bound by the solemn promise of jesus christ his Eternal Wisdom? And the verity it self that can not lie:
Now of the former words of the Prophet, we have to gather this comfort, That if at any time we see the face of the Church within this Realm so defaced (as I think it shall be sooner then we look for) when we shall see, I say, vertue to be despised, vice to be maintained, the verity of God to be impugned, lies and mens inventions holden in authoritie;
Now of the former words of the Prophet, we have to gather this Comfort, That if At any time we see the face of the Church within this Realm so defaced (as I think it shall be sooner then we look for) when we shall see, I say, virtue to be despised, vice to be maintained, the verity of God to be impugned, lies and men's Inventions held in Authority;
and finally, when we shall see the true Religion of our God, and the zealous observers of the same, to be trodden under the feet of such as in their heart say, That there is no God.
and finally, when we shall see the true Religion of our God, and the zealous observers of the same, to be trodden under the feet of such as in their heart say, That there is no God.
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Let us then call to mind what have been the wonderous works of our God from the beginning, that it is his proper Office to bring forth light out of darknesse, order out of confusion, life out of death;
Let us then call to mind what have been the wondrous works of our God from the beginning, that it is his proper Office to bring forth Light out of darkness, order out of confusion, life out of death;
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Come (saith he) thou my people, enter within thy chamber, shut thy door after thee, hide thy self a very little while, untill the indignation passe over.
Come (Says he) thou my people, enter within thy chamber, shut thy door After thee, hide thy self a very little while, until the Indignation pass over.
for we neither finde chambers nor rest more prepared for the dearest children of God (so far as mans judgement can discern) then there was for the rebellious and disobedient;
for we neither find chambers nor rest more prepared for the dearest children of God (so Far as men judgement can discern) then there was for the rebellious and disobedient;
or by hunger, were either carryed captives unto Babylon, or else departed after into Egypt, so that none of Abrahams Seed, had either chamber or quiet place to remain within the Land of Canaan. For the resolution hereof, we must understand, That albeit the Chambers whereunto God called his Chosen, be not visible,
or by hunger, were either carried captives unto Babylon, or Else departed After into Egypt, so that none of Abrahams Seed, had either chamber or quiet place to remain within the Land of Canaan. For the resolution hereof, we must understand, That albeit the Chambers whereunto God called his Chosen, be not visible,
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as if he should say, The Tempest that shall come upon this whole Nation, shall be so terrible, that nothing shall appear but extermination to come upon the whole body:
as if he should say, The Tempest that shall come upon this Whole nation, shall be so terrible, that nothing shall appear but extermination to come upon the Whole body:
and tremblest at the threatnings of my Prophets, now when the world doth insolently resist, let such (I say) enter within the secret Chamber of my promises, let them contain themselves quietly there,
and tremblest At the threatenings of my prophets, now when the world does insolently resist, let such (I say) enter within the secret Chamber of my promises, let them contain themselves quietly there,
then I say, still to reclaim him to be our God, and to have this assurance, That we are his people, proceedeth wholly from the holy spirit of God, as is the greatest victory of faith, which over-cometh the world;
then I say, still to reclaim him to be our God, and to have this assurance, That we Are his people, Proceedeth wholly from the holy Spirit of God, as is the greatest victory of faith, which Overcometh the world;
and a multitude of such cogitations, which before lurked quietly in our corrupted hearts, burst violently forth when we are oppressed with any desperate calamity.
and a multitude of such cogitations, which before lurked quietly in our corrupted hearts, burst violently forth when we Are oppressed with any desperate calamity.
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And this ought to be unto us no small comfort in these appearing dangers, to wit, that we be surely perswaded, That how vehement soever the tempest shall be, that it yet shall passe over,
And this ought to be unto us no small Comfort in these appearing dangers, to wit, that we be surely persuaded, That how vehement soever the tempest shall be, that it yet shall pass over,
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He declared the Argument of the Psalme, affirming for his judgement, That it was made by David himself, who in the Spirit of Prophesie foresaw the miserable estate of Gods people, especially after the ten Tribes were divided,
He declared the Argument of the Psalm, affirming for his judgement, That it was made by David himself, who in the Spirit of Prophesy foresaw the miserable estate of God's people, especially After the ten Tribes were divided,
Secondly, That God never made his acquaintance and league with one people by his Word, but that there he had some of his elect, who albeit they suffered for a time in the midst of the wicked,
Secondly, That God never made his acquaintance and league with one people by his Word, but that there he had Some of his elect, who albeit they suffered for a time in the midst of the wicked,
Thirdly, That those prayers were dyted unto the people by the holy Ghost, before they came to the uttermost of trouble, to assure them that God, by whose Spirit the Prayer was dyted, would not contemne the same in the midst of their calamities.
Thirdly, That those Prayers were dyted unto the people by the holy Ghost, before they Come to the uttermost of trouble, to assure them that God, by whose Spirit the Prayer was dyted, would not contemn the same in the midst of their calamities.
In the exposition thereof, he declared wherfore God in wisedom sometimes suffered his chosen Flock to be exposed to mockage and dangers, and to appearing destruction;
In the exposition thereof, he declared Wherefore God in Wisdom sometime suffered his chosen Flock to be exposed to mockage and dangers, and to appearing destruction;
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to wit, That they may feel the vehemency of Gods indignation, That they may know how little strength is in themselves, That they may leave a testimony to the Generations following,
to wit, That they may feel the vehemency of God's Indignation, That they may know how little strength is in themselves, That they may leave a testimony to the Generations following,
as well of the malice of the Devill against Gods people, as of the marvellous work of God in preserving his little flock by farre other means than man can espie.
as well of the malice of the devil against God's people, as of the marvellous work of God in preserving his little flock by Far other means than man can espy.
The difference betwixt the Elect and Reprobate in that Temptation, he plainly declared to be, that the Elect sustained by the secret power of Gods Spirit, did still call upon God,
The difference betwixt the Elect and Reprobate in that Temptation, he plainly declared to be, that the Elect sustained by the secret power of God's Spirit, did still call upon God,
But the Reprobate (said he) being denyed of their requests at Gods hand, do either cease to pray and contemne God, who straightlie commandeth us to call upon him in the day of adversitie,
But the Reprobate (said he) being denied of their requests At God's hand, do either cease to pray and contemn God, who straightly commands us to call upon him in the day of adversity,
2. In the second part he declared how hard it was to this corrupt nature of ours not to rejoyce and put confidence in our selves when God giveth victory, and therefore how necessary it was that man by affliction should be brought to the knowledge of his own infirmitie ▪ least that he being puffed up with vain confidence, he make an Idoll of his owne strength, as did King Nebuchadnezzar.
2. In the second part he declared how hard it was to this corrupt nature of ours not to rejoice and put confidence in our selves when God gives victory, and Therefore how necessary it was that man by affliction should be brought to the knowledge of his own infirmity ▪ lest that he being puffed up with vain confidence, he make an Idol of his own strength, as did King Nebuchadnezzar.
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He did gravely dispute upon the nature of the blinde world, which in all ages had insolently rejoyced when God did chasten his own children, whose glory and honour because the Reprobate can never see,
He did gravely dispute upon the nature of the blind world, which in all ages had insolently rejoiced when God did chasten his own children, whose glory and honour Because the Reprobate can never see,
because the end of it tendeth to sudden destructon, as the riotous banquetting of Baltasar declareth, applying these heads to the time and persons (he said) if none of Gods children had suffered before us the same injuries that presently we sustaine, these our troubles would appear intollerable, such is our tender delicacie,
Because the end of it tendeth to sudden destruction, as the riotous banqueting of Balthasar Declareth, applying these Heads to the time and Persons (he said) if none of God's children had suffered before us the same injuries that presently we sustain, these our Troubles would appear intolerable, such is our tender delicacy,
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But which of us, either in reading or hearing their dolours and temptations did so discend into our selves that we felt the bitternesse of their passions? I think none.
But which of us, either in reading or hearing their dolours and temptations did so descend into our selves that we felt the bitterness of their passion? I think none.
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And therefore hath God brought us to some experience in our own persons. But yet because the matter may appear obscure, unlesse it be more properly applyed;
And Therefore hath God brought us to Some experience in our own Persons. But yet Because the matter may appear Obscure, unless it be more properly applied;
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I cannot in conscience but use such plainnesse as God shall grant unto me. Our faces are this day confounded, our enemies triumph, our hearts have quaked for fear,
I cannot in conscience but use such plainness as God shall grant unto me. Our faces Are this day confounded, our enemies triumph, our hearts have quaked for Fear,
For when the sins of men are rebuked in generall, seldome it is that man descendeth within himself, accusing and condemning in himself that which most displeaseth God;
For when the Sins of men Are rebuked in general, seldom it is that man Descendeth within himself, accusing and condemning in himself that which most displeaseth God;
for they asked, Shall we go and fight any more against our brethren the sonnes of Benjamin. By which question it is evident, That they supposed that the cause of their overthrow and discomfite was,
for they asked, Shall we go and fight any more against our brothers the Sons of Benjamin. By which question it is evident, That they supposed that the cause of their overthrow and discomfit was,
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There is no doubt, but that there was some cause in the Israelites that God gave them so over into the hands of these wicked men, against whom he sent them, by his own expresse Commandment, to execute his Judgements.
There is no doubt, but that there was Some cause in the Israelites that God gave them so over into the hands of these wicked men, against whom he sent them, by his own express Commandment, to execute his Judgments.
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which horrible fact enflamed the hearts of the whole people to take vengeance upon that abomination (and therein they offended) but in this they failed, That they go to execute judgement against the wicked without any repentance,
which horrible fact inflamed the hearts of the Whole people to take vengeance upon that abomination (and therein they offended) but in this they failed, That they go to execute judgement against the wicked without any Repentance,
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And albeit that this appear strange at the first hearing, yet if every man shall examine himself, I speak as that his conscience dyteth him, I doubt not but he shall subscribe to my sentence.
And albeit that this appear strange At the First hearing, yet if every man shall examine himself, I speak as that his conscience dyteth him, I doubt not but he shall subscribe to my sentence.
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when at Saint Iohnston, Cooper-Moure, and Edinburgh Craigs, those cruell murtherers that now hath put us to this dishonour, threatned our present destruction;
when At Saint Johnston, Cooper-Moure, and Edinburgh Craigs, those cruel murderers that now hath put us to this dishonour, threatened our present destruction;
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Resteth that both they and we turn to the Eternall our God (who beateth down to death, to the intent that he may raise up again to leave the remembrance of his wonderous deliverance, to the praise of his owne Name) which if we do unfainedly, I no more doubt but that this our dolour, confusion,
Rests that both they and we turn to the Eternal our God (who beats down to death, to the intent that he may raise up again to leave the remembrance of his wondrous deliverance, to the praise of his own Name) which if we do unfeignedly, I no more doubt but that this our dolour, confusion,
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and fear, shall be turned into joy, honour, and boldnesse, then that I doubt that God gave Victory to the Israelites over the Benjamites, after that twice with ignominy they were repulsed and driven back:
and Fear, shall be turned into joy, honour, and boldness, then that I doubt that God gave Victory to the Israelites over the Benjamites, After that twice with ignominy they were repulsed and driven back:
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yea, whatsoever shall become of us and our mortall carkasses, I doubt not but that this Cause (in despight of Sathan) shall prevaile in this Realme of Scotland. For as it is the eternall Trueth of the eternall God,
yea, whatsoever shall become of us and our Mortal carcases, I doubt not but that this Cause (in despite of Sathan) shall prevail in this Realm of Scotland. For as it is the Eternal Truth of the Eternal God,
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But let it be, that so he hath done (as I hear that he hath confessed his offence before the Lords and Brethren of the Congregation) yet I am assured, That neither he, neither yet his friends, did feel before this time the anguish and grief of hearts which we felt,
But let it be, that so he hath done (as I hear that he hath confessed his offence before the lords and Brothers of the Congregation) yet I am assured, That neither he, neither yet his Friends, did feel before this time the anguish and grief of hearts which we felt,
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The Grounds and Foundations of their Prayers were, 1. That God himself had become Pastor and Governour unto them. 2. That he had taken the protection of them into his own hand. 3. That he had chosen his habitation amongst them. 4. That he had delivered them from Bondage and Thraldome. 5. That he had multiplied and blessed them with many notable Benedictions.
The Grounds and Foundations of their Prayers were, 1. That God himself had become Pastor and Governor unto them. 2. That he had taken the protection of them into his own hand. 3. That he had chosen his habitation among them. 4. That he had Delivered them from Bondage and Thraldom. 5. That he had multiplied and blessed them with many notable Benedictions.
