A peace-offering to God a sermon preached to the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament at their publique thanksgiving, September 7, 1641 : for the peace concluded between England and Scotland / by Stephen Marshall ...
I Studied to have found out a Text which might every way have been suitable with the mercies which this day we are to celebrate, but I confesse I could not do it,
I Studied to have found out a Text which might every Way have been suitable with the Mercies which this day we Are to celebrate, but I confess I could not do it,
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This Psalme (and three or foure other of these Songs of degrees) was unquestionably penned by King David, who therefore counted himself the man raised up on high, because he was the anointed of the Lord, and the sweet singer of Israel, esteeming it a greater mercie that the Spirit of God spake by him, then that the Nations were subdued under him:
This Psalm (and three or foure other of these Songs of Degrees) was unquestionably penned by King David, who Therefore counted himself the man raised up on high, Because he was the anointed of the Lord, and the sweet singer of Israel, esteeming it a greater mercy that the Spirit of God spoke by him, then that the nations were subdued under him:
but we need not trouble our selves about it, because (when ever the particular storie fell out) without question the Spirit of God intended it to suite the like condition of the Church in all ages:
but we need not trouble our selves about it, Because (when ever the particular story fell out) without question the Spirit of God intended it to suit the like condition of the Church in all ages:
The matter whereof, is that, which David usually cals a new song, even praise to our God, yea the most pleasant and comely praise, recording his dealing to his peculiar people, to his own inheritance in such mercies which he dispences not to other Nations; and may all be reduced to these two heads.
The matter whereof, is that, which David usually calls a new song, even praise to our God, yea the most pleasant and comely praise, recording his dealing to his peculiar people, to his own inheritance in such Mercies which he dispenses not to other nations; and may all be reduced to these two Heads.
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The Antecedent or doctrinall part is laid down and explained in the five first verses, the summe whereof is, that God, and God alone is on his peoples side to deliver them in all their most deadly and desperate dangers.
The Antecedent or doctrinal part is laid down and explained in the five First Verses, the sum whereof is, that God, and God alone is on his peoples side to deliver them in all their most deadly and desperate dangers.
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Blessed be the Lord, &c. And it contains 2. branches. 1. Therefore his people praise him, because he is on his peoples side, ver. 6. 7. 2. Therefore his people will trust in this mightie God, who is alwayes their help in the time of trouble, vers. 8. The first branch or the use of thanksgiving, I have chosen to speak of this day, wherein (for the more quickning of their souls to praise God) the Prophet first repeates and illustrates the danger they were in before deliverance came;
Blessed be the Lord, etc. And it contains 2. branches. 1. Therefore his people praise him, Because he is on his peoples side, ver. 6. 7. 2. Therefore his people will trust in this mighty God, who is always their help in the time of trouble, vers. 8. The First branch or the use of thanksgiving, I have chosen to speak of this day, wherein (for the more quickening of their Souls to praise God) the Prophet First repeats and illustrates the danger they were in before deliverance Come;
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and secondly, the author, time, manner, and way of their deliverance: and then thirdly, celebrates this mercie in his return of praises, Blessed be the Lord, &c. The danger they were in, is in this verse,
and secondly, the author, time, manner, and Way of their deliverance: and then Thirdly, celebrates this mercy in his return of praises, Blessed be the Lord, etc. The danger they were in, is in this verse,
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Secondly, they are compared to wilde beasts, that go roving and roaring about to catch their prey, whom there is no pacifying, they had almost swallowed us up quicke, A prey to their teeth.
Secondly, they Are compared to wild beasts, that go roving and roaring about to catch their prey, whom there is no pacifying, they had almost swallowed us up quick, A prey to their teeth.
Thirdly, they are compared to the most masterfull and mercilesse creatures of fire and water; their wrath was kindled against us, the proud waters had almost swallowed us.
Thirdly, they Are compared to the most masterful and merciless creatures of fire and water; their wrath was kindled against us, the proud waters had almost swallowed us.
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Secondly, The deliverance, the author, time, and manner of it, we have expressed in these words, God hath not given us a prey to their teeth, our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare;
Secondly, The deliverance, the author, time, and manner of it, we have expressed in these words, God hath not given us a prey to their teeth, our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare;
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The 2. first branches, their danger and deliverance I shall but briefly touch, taking them in, onely as a foundation or groundsill, whereupon the building of thanksgiving (which we are this day to reare up) may the more firmly and conspicuously stand.
The 2. First branches, their danger and deliverance I shall but briefly touch, taking them in, only as a Foundation or groundsill, whereupon the building of thanksgiving (which we Are this day to rear up) may the more firmly and conspicuously stand.
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Their danger from these enemies thus described, teaches us among what neighbours Gods people live in this world, and what they are to expect from them.
Their danger from these enemies thus described, Teaches us among what neighbours God's people live in this world, and what they Are to expect from them.
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What ever the Lions paw or Foxes skin, open force and secret cunning is able to bring to passe, they must continually look to be put in practise against them,
What ever the Lions paw or Foxes skin, open force and secret cunning is able to bring to pass, they must continually look to be put in practice against them,
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on the East they had the Moabites, Ammonites, Assyrians, and Caldeans, on the West the Philistines, on the North the Syrians, on the South the Arabians and Aegyptians, and these were all alike maliciously bent against them,
on the East they had the Moabites, Ammonites, Assyrians, and Chaldaeans, on the West the philistines, on the North the Syrians, on the South the Arabians and egyptians, and these were all alike maliciously bent against them,
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And just so hath it been with the Church of Christ ever since, they dwell among men that are set on fire, even the sonnes of men, whose teeth are speares and arrows,
And just so hath it been with the Church of christ ever since, they dwell among men that Are Set on fire, even the Sons of men, whose teeth Are spears and arrows,
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They are hated and persecuted of all men, so that what Paul said of his own case, the whole Church may say of hers, I know not the things that shall betide me, save that the holy Ghost witnesseth in every Citie that bonds and afflictions abide me.
They Are hated and persecuted of all men, so that what Paul said of his own case, the Whole Church may say of hers, I know not the things that shall betide me, save that the holy Ghost Witnesseth in every city that bonds and afflictions abide me.
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And would you know the cause of it, It comes partly from the condition and qualitie of Gods people in this world, their lives and conversations are contrary to other men, they dare not runne with them to the same excesse of sin, this their neighbours think strange of, and this their holy life gives checke to others,
And would you know the cause of it, It comes partly from the condition and quality of God's people in this world, their lives and conversations Are contrary to other men, they Dare not run with them to the same excess of since, this their neighbours think strange of, and this their holy life gives check to Others,
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This you shall see in Revel. 11. 10. to be the cause why all the inhabitants of the earth were so mad against the two witnesses, (that is) the small number of them that bore witnesse to Christs truth, in the time of Antichrists apostasie,
This you shall see in Revel. 11. 10. to be the cause why all the inhabitants of the earth were so mad against the two Witnesses, (that is) the small number of them that boar witness to Christ truth, in the time of Antichrists apostasy,
because these two witnesses tormented them that dwelt upon the earth, and partly the outward condition of Gods people is most what meane and contemptible; they have indeed glorious things,
Because these two Witnesses tormented them that dwelled upon the earth, and partly the outward condition of God's people is most what mean and contemptible; they have indeed glorious things,
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but these are hidden from the eyes of the world, their out-side appeares as their Saviours did when he conversed here upon earth without forme or comelinesse, there was no beautie why they should desire him.
but these Are hidden from the eyes of the world, their outside appears as their Saviors did when he conversed Here upon earth without Form or comeliness, there was no beauty why they should desire him.
2. And partly it comes from that inveterate hatred and enmity which God hath put betwixt the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman, from which enmitie it comes to passe, that the wicked can no more cease to persecute the righteous,
2. And partly it comes from that inveterate hatred and enmity which God hath put betwixt the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman, from which enmity it comes to pass, that the wicked can no more cease to persecute the righteous,
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3. And partly from the devill, who as he reignes in all the children of disobedience, so where ever he is, he makes it his great work to make warre with the woman and her seed, which keep the commandments of God,
3. And partly from the Devil, who as he reigns in all the children of disobedience, so where ever he is, he makes it his great work to make war with the woman and her seed, which keep the Commandments of God,
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4. Yea God himself hath ordered it to be so for his own glory, because he delights to rule amongst his enemies, and to make the wrath of man to turn to his praise, that he may shew his wisedome, power,
4. Yea God himself hath ordered it to be so for his own glory, Because he delights to Rule among his enemies, and to make the wrath of man to turn to his praise, that he may show his Wisdom, power,
First, to admire, adore, and praise the wisedome, goodnesse, power, and care of God in the protection and preservation of his Church and people in the midst of so many and mighty malicious and impetuous adversaries.
First, to admire, adore, and praise the Wisdom, Goodness, power, and care of God in the protection and preservation of his Church and people in the midst of so many and mighty malicious and impetuous Adversaries.
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but alas could we read what is in the heart and purpose of all our ill neighbours, we should rather wonder that there is one godly man left in the world:
but alas could we read what is in the heart and purpose of all our ill neighbours, we should rather wonder that there is one godly man left in the world:
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In stead of thinking it strange concerning their fiery trials, (as though some strange thing happened unto them) we should with thankfull hearts daily sing this Psalme, were not the Lord himself on our side, we should instantly be swallowed up quick, the waters would overwhelme us, the proud waters would go even over our soul.
In stead of thinking it strange Concerning their fiery trials, (as though Some strange thing happened unto them) we should with thankful hearts daily sing this Psalm, were not the Lord himself on our side, we should instantly be swallowed up quick, the waters would overwhelm us, the proud waters would go even over our soul.
Secondly, this may teach us all never to be secure, if we have escaped one danger, if we be come out of six troubles, and the seventh hath not been able to hurt us, if whole armies of our enemies be overthrowne, let us not hang up our armour upon the wall, grow not carelesse because the rod of him that smote us is broken, for out of the Serpents root will come forth a Cockatrice,
Secondly, this may teach us all never to be secure, if we have escaped one danger, if we be come out of six Troubles, and the seventh hath not been able to hurt us, if Whole armies of our enemies be overthrown, let us not hang up our armour upon the wall, grow not careless Because the rod of him that smote us is broken, for out of the Serpents root will come forth a Cockatrice,
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But though there be cause of watchfulnesse, yet you will see there is no cause of distrustfull fear by that time I have briefly opened the next branch which is the author, manner, and way of their deliverance.
But though there be cause of watchfulness, yet you will see there is no cause of distrustful Fear by that time I have briefly opened the next branch which is the author, manner, and Way of their deliverance.
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So likewise when they desired deliverance from their enemies, they used to beg in these termes, that God would not deliver the soul of his turtle unto the multitude of their enemies, accounting all to depend upon Gods act, if God refused to deliver up his turtle, they feared none others catching or shooting his turtle.
So likewise when they desired deliverance from their enemies, they used to beg in these terms, that God would not deliver the soul of his turtle unto the multitude of their enemies, accounting all to depend upon God's act, if God refused to deliver up his turtle, they feared none Others catching or shooting his turtle.
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Most remarkable is that place in Deut. 32. 30. The Lord did there in that song tell the people what would betide them for their rebellion afterward, they should be scattered into corners, and be made a spoile to all their enemies round about them, insomuch that two or three of their enemies should chase a thousand of them,
Most remarkable is that place in Deuteronomy 32. 30. The Lord did there in that song tell the people what would betide them for their rebellion afterwards, they should be scattered into corners, and be made a spoil to all their enemies round about them, insomuch that two or three of their enemies should chase a thousand of them,
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Now whereas they might object and say, Is this according to thy promise, that thou madest in the 26. Levit. That thy people should chase their enemies, that five of them should chase an hundred,
Now whereas they might Object and say, Is this according to thy promise, that thou Madest in the 26. Levit. That thy people should chase their enemies, that five of them should chase an hundred,
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and an hundred of them should put ten thousand to flight, how comes it then, that one should chase a thousand of thy people? Mark what answer God makes them in that 30. verse. This could never have been, unlesse their Rock had sold them,
and an hundred of them should put ten thousand to flight, how comes it then, that one should chase a thousand of thy people? Mark what answer God makes them in that 30. verse. This could never have been, unless their Rock had sold them,
and in his bosome, but even all creatures, all things which might hurt them, all their enemies who would hurt them, have such a dependance upon God, that (not onely in him they live, and move,
and in his bosom, but even all creatures, all things which might hurt them, all their enemies who would hurt them, have such a dependence upon God, that (not only in him they live, and move,
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That although they seem to work from principles of their own, yet the truth is, they are but meerly as the ax and the sawe in the hand of God who useth them.
That although they seem to work from principles of their own, yet the truth is, they Are but merely as the ax and the saw in the hand of God who uses them.
And when he thought to do more against Gods people then God intended, God told him the Ax did but boast it self against him that hewed with it, and the sawe magnified it self against him that shaked it,
And when he Thought to do more against God's people then God intended, God told him the Ax did but boast it self against him that hewed with it, and the saw magnified it self against him that shaked it,
and consequently not onely and wholly to be acknowledged as God: Could any hurt his servants against his will, his servants must fear some others besides him, finde out any creature reasonable or unreasonable, Angels or devils, good or bad, who do or can do any thing otherwise then as second causes which are wholly carried by the first cause,
and consequently not only and wholly to be acknowledged as God: Could any hurt his Servants against his will, his Servants must Fear Some Others beside him, find out any creature reasonable or unreasonable, Angels or Devils, good or bad, who do or can do any thing otherwise then as second Causes which Are wholly carried by the First cause,
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Whereas the Scripture teaches us that not onely the hearts and wayes of ordinary men, but even the hearts of Kings which are most soveraigne and independant, and lots which are most casuall, are all disposed of by God, who works all in all.
Whereas the Scripture Teaches us that not only the hearts and ways of ordinary men, but even the hearts of Kings which Are most sovereign and independent, and lots which Are most casual, Are all disposed of by God, who works all in all.
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Some cunning enemy undermines thy peace; some foule mouth reproaches thy good name, some powerfull and malicious enemies spoil thy cattell, some fire burns up thy sheep and servants, some winde from the wildernesse smites the foure corners of thy house, and makes it fall upon thy children, some devil afflicts thy body with sore boyles,
some cunning enemy undermines thy peace; Some foul Mouth Reproaches thy good name, Some powerful and malicious enemies spoil thy cattle, Some fire burns up thy sheep and Servants, Some wind from the Wilderness smites the foure corners of thy house, and makes it fallen upon thy children, Some Devil afflicts thy body with soar boils,
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What shouldest thou now do? contend with the instrument? bite the stone (like a dog) that strooke thee? Oh no! Remember Shimei could never curse David till God bade him.
What Shouldst thou now do? contend with the Instrument? bite the stone (like a dog) that struck thee? O no! remember Shimei could never curse David till God bade him.
and pains which increaseth our sinne, and sorrow in fretting at the Instrument, and gnawing the chain which tyes us, in knocking at a wrong doore, seeking help where it cannot be had) we lose the good which God intends; God never sends a crosse,
and pains which increases our sin, and sorrow in fretting At the Instrument, and gnawing the chain which ties us, in knocking At a wrong door, seeking help where it cannot be had) we loose the good which God intends; God never sends a cross,
Now would we hear God speaking by his rod, lie down at his foot, and say with Job, Shew me why thou contendest with me, we should then finde, that Gods correction would seal our instruction, to try us, to withdraw us from some sinfull way,
Now would we hear God speaking by his rod, lie down At his foot, and say with Job, Show me why thou Contendest with me, we should then find, that God's correction would seal our instruction, to try us, to withdraw us from Some sinful Way,
Thirdly, we wrong God most of all, when with our sinfull communicating to the creature a great part of that griefe, care, feare, desire, &c. which should be onely bestowed upon him, we do also hereby deny his providence, as if there could be any evill in the City, which the Lord hath not done.
Thirdly, we wrong God most of all, when with our sinful communicating to the creature a great part of that grief, care, Fear, desire, etc. which should be only bestowed upon him, we do also hereby deny his providence, as if there could be any evil in the city, which the Lord hath not done.
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they know they cannot be arrested till their master puts them out of his protection. O how much more boldly may they walk who abide under the protection of the Almightie, who being called to great services for God,
they know they cannot be arrested till their master puts them out of his protection. Oh how much more boldly may they walk who abide under the protection of the Almighty, who being called to great services for God,
and endeavouring to walke faithfully in their work, may conclude that no Writ can be served on them on earth, till their masters hand have signed it in heaven. See how our blessed Saviour encouraged himself and his disciples by this argument in the 11. Joh. ver. 7. Christ told his disciples they must go again into Judea, why Master, say his disciples, the Jews of late sought to stone thee there,
and endeavouring to walk faithfully in their work, may conclude that no Writ can be served on them on earth, till their Masters hand have signed it in heaven. See how our blessed Saviour encouraged himself and his Disciples by this argument in the 11. John ver. 7. christ told his Disciples they must go again into Judea, why Master, say his Disciples, the jews of late sought to stone thee there,
Men that have letters of publike faith, letters of safe conduct, dare go any where through troops of enemies, from one end of an enemies countrey to another:
Men that have letters of public faith, letters of safe conduct, Dare go any where through troops of enemies, from one end of an enemies country to Another:
Go on therefore boldly, (ye Worthies of the Lord) do his work faithfully, there shall no evill befall you, nor any plague come nigh your dwelling, a thousand shall fall at your side,
Go on Therefore boldly, (you Worthies of the Lord) do his work faithfully, there shall no evil befall you, nor any plague come High your Dwelling, a thousand shall fallen At your side,
and ten thousand at your right hand, but till God put your Name in, till God say to plague, or pox, or feaver, or Traitors, or death, ceize upon such a Nobleman, take such a Parliamentman, they never can touch you.
and ten thousand At your right hand, but till God put your Name in, till God say to plague, or pox, or fever, or Traitors, or death, ceize upon such a Nobleman, take such a Parliamentman, they never can touch you.
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Sometimes God meets them in the midst of their enterprise, and thus he put his bridle in the jaws, and his hook in the nostrils of Senacherib, when he was coming against Hezekiah.
Sometime God meets them in the midst of their enterprise, and thus he put his bridle in the Jaws, and his hook in the nostrils of Sennacherib, when he was coming against Hezekiah.
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Yea, I think, were all the examples in the world lost of Gods helping his people at a pinch, they might be all revived in the experience of Gods dealing with this unworthy Nation, especially in these two Instances which I shall give you.
Yea, I think, were all the Examples in the world lost of God's helping his people At a pinch, they might be all revived in the experience of God's dealing with this unworthy nation, especially in these two Instances which I shall give you.
The first is, that of the Powder treason, when the neck of the whole State, the glory both of the Church and the flourishing Common-wealth lay upon the block,
The First is, that of the Powder treason, when the neck of the Whole State, the glory both of the Church and the flourishing Commonwealth lay upon the block,
I speak to wise men, and therefore my words may be few, you all know our estates, our Liberties, our Religion, and what ever we may cal ours, were in a manner irrecoverably lost through the malice and practise of wicked Instruments,
I speak to wise men, and Therefore my words may be few, you all know our estates, our Liberties, our Religion, and what ever we may call ours, were in a manner irrecoverably lost through the malice and practice of wicked Instruments,
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and a dreadfull cloud hath these two or three yeers been gathering, and hanging over our heads, continually readie to dissolve into showers of blood, the two Nations readie to imbrue their hands in each others blood, the most observing people in the Kingdome expecting nothing but certain ruine,
and a dreadful cloud hath these two or three Years been gathering, and hanging over our Heads, continually ready to dissolve into showers of blood, the two nations ready to imbrue their hands in each Others blood, the most observing people in the Kingdom expecting nothing but certain ruin,
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and our neighbours round about us did conclude that we should soon be made the most desolate people in the world, help we could see none, our Prophets were growne fools, and our spirituall men mad; The Judges and Rulers who should have been our help, had many of them their hands in the means of our destruction:
and our neighbours round about us did conclude that we should soon be made the most desolate people in the world, help we could see none, our prophets were grown Fools, and our spiritual men mad; The Judges and Rulers who should have been our help, had many of them their hands in the means of our destruction:
why God should help his people, they are his people, in covenant with him, he hath redeemed them by the blood of his Sonne, he hath promised to help them, their cause is his own, they betake themselves onely and wholly to his help. But why he should put off his help till a time of extremitie,
why God should help his people, they Are his people, in Covenant with him, he hath redeemed them by the blood of his Son, he hath promised to help them, their cause is his own, they betake themselves only and wholly to his help. But why he should put off his help till a time of extremity,
To satisfie you in this, I can never give a better reason then our Lord himself gives in the 11. Joh. There you shall finde when Lazarus was very sicke, sicke almost unto death, his two sisters sent a messenger to Christ to tell him, Lord he whom thou lovest is sick, they thought he whom thou lovest is sick was argument enough to fetch Christ presently, but though Christ loved Lazarus, he tarried two or three dayes, and sent this answer, This sicknesse is not unto death,
To satisfy you in this, I can never give a better reason then our Lord himself gives in the 11. John There you shall find when Lazarus was very sick, sick almost unto death, his two Sisters sent a Messenger to christ to tell him, Lord he whom thou Lovest is sick, they Thought he whom thou Lovest is sick was argument enough to fetch christ presently, but though christ loved Lazarus, he tarried two or three days, and sent this answer, This sickness is not unto death,
and his enemies to triumph and be exalted, but it is to gain the more honour and glory to his own Name, to manifest his wisedome, power, love and goodnesse in creating deliverances for them.
and his enemies to triumph and be exalted, but it is to gain the more honour and glory to his own Name, to manifest his Wisdom, power, love and Goodness in creating Deliverances for them.
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but mercies and deliverances coming in an unexpected time, in an extraordinary way and manner, in them Gods love and goodnesse is most apparantly seen and acknowledged.
but Mercies and Deliverances coming in an unexpected time, in an extraordinary Way and manner, in them God's love and Goodness is most apparently seen and acknowledged.
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God loved Hezekiah as well at other times, as when he sent an Angel to kill nine score thousand of his enemies at one time, in one night, and when at another time, he made the Sunne go back ten degrees in the diall of Ahaz, making one day as long as two, in token of his deliverance.
God loved Hezekiah as well At other times, as when he sent an Angel to kill nine score thousand of his enemies At one time, in one night, and when At Another time, he made the Sun go back ten Degrees in the dial of Ahaz, making one day as long as two, in token of his deliverance.
as in deferring so long, & so unexpectedly helping them in their greatest extremity. Themselves not onely finde it, but their enemies are then constrained to acknowledge it.
as in deferring so long, & so unexpectedly helping them in their greatest extremity. Themselves not only find it, but their enemies Are then constrained to acknowledge it.
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as when they having promised themselves to overtake them to divide the spoile of them, to have their lust satisfied upon them, to have their hands destroy them,
as when they having promised themselves to overtake them to divide the spoil of them, to have their lust satisfied upon them, to have their hands destroy them,
when they were entangled in the land, when the Wildernesse and the Sea had shut them in, God then came in and made the Sea a path for his people, and the waters a wall to them, but took off the Aegyptians Chariot wheels, and turned the waters upon them:
when they were entangled in the land, when the Wilderness and the Sea had shut them in, God then Come in and made the Sea a path for his people, and the waters a wall to them, but took off the egyptians Chariot wheels, and turned the waters upon them:
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though they may carry the ball long at their foot, they can never winne the goale, God will come in an adversary against them, he will awake as one out of sleep,
though they may carry the ball long At their foot, they can never win the goal, God will come in an adversary against them, he will awake as one out of sleep,
Search all the Scriptures, and you shall finde, that this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, that no weapon that is formed against them shall prosper;
Search all the Scriptures, and you shall find, that this is the heritage of the Servants of the Lord, that no weapon that is formed against them shall prosper;
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but they little thought that the event should be Daniels preservation and exaltation, and their own destruction. So the devill and his Instruments failed not in their plot in getting Christ upon the Crosse, but they little thought that this bruising of our Saviours heel should prove the breaking of the Serpents head, The redemption of the Church,
but they little Thought that the event should be Daniel's preservation and exaltation, and their own destruction. So the Devil and his Instruments failed not in their plot in getting christ upon the Cross, but they little Thought that this bruising of our Saviors heel should prove the breaking of the Serpents head, The redemption of the Church,
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Weigh therefore all your designes in the ballance of the Sanctuary, lay aside all carnall and sinfull projects, put your selves and all your reason under Christs footstool, take Gamaliels counsell, refrain from opposing those men, who advance Gods work, you cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Weigh Therefore all your designs in the balance of the Sanctuary, lay aside all carnal and sinful projects, put your selves and all your reason under Christ footstool, take Gamaliels counsel, refrain from opposing those men, who advance God's work, you cannot overthrow it, lest haply you be found even to fight against God.
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Secondly, this may be a mighty and wonderfull refreshing to all the servants of God in their deepest and heaviest pressures and afflictions, though one deep call to another, though thou seem to be cast beyond the Antarctick pole,
Secondly, this may be a mighty and wonderful refreshing to all the Servants of God in their Deepest and Heaviest pressures and afflictions, though one deep call to Another, though thou seem to be cast beyond the Antarctic pole,
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All Gods promises are yea, and Amen to them who are in Christ Jesus: I should wrong God, and his truth, and thy soul, in speaking one word of comfort to thee.
All God's promises Are yea, and Amen to them who Are in christ jesus: I should wrong God, and his truth, and thy soul, in speaking one word of Comfort to thee.
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and great works have great enemies, they are attended with great dangers, and oftentimes great fears ceize upon the spirits of Moses himself, when he looks upon the work which he knows too great for him.
and great works have great enemies, they Are attended with great dangers, and oftentimes great fears ceize upon the spirits of Moses himself, when he looks upon the work which he knows too great for him.
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I may say the lesse, because of all the experience you have had of Gods fulfilling this since your meeting together: how often have you been at your wits end? how often have you ebb'd and flowed,
I may say the less, Because of all the experience you have had of God's fulfilling this since your meeting together: how often have you been At your wits end? how often have you ebbed and flowed,
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Trust still in this God, seek him in his own way, and say thus with your selves, He is our rock, our fortresse, he will deliver us, his truth shall be our shield and buckler.
Trust still in this God, seek him in his own Way, and say thus with your selves, He is our rock, our fortress, he will deliver us, his truth shall be our shield and buckler.
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Yet remember that I do not teach you, that ye can never be left to suffer in a good cause, that were to preach contrary to the Gospel, all Christs disciples must take up their crosse and follow him:
Yet Remember that I do not teach you, that you can never be left to suffer in a good cause, that were to preach contrary to the Gospel, all Christ Disciples must take up their cross and follow him:
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and when they fall, they shall be holpen with little or no help, but yet mark what follows, their fall shall onely be as the silver fals into the furnace:
and when they fallen, they shall be helped with little or no help, but yet mark what follows, their fallen shall only be as the silver falls into the furnace:
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then freedome from sufferings, they shall be onely to try you, to purge you, and to make you white, and at the appointed time deliverance will come, which if it be a while deferr'd, you shall be liberally pay'd for your forbearance.
then freedom from sufferings, they shall be only to try you, to purge you, and to make you white, and At the appointed time deliverance will come, which if it be a while deferred, you shall be liberally paid for your forbearance.
The Hebrew word, Barach, when it is applied from the creature to God, signifies, Benedicere, laudare, offerre munus, To Blesse, to speak well of, to offer a gift, to praise. This is our work this day,
The Hebrew word, Barak, when it is applied from the creature to God, signifies, Benedicere, Praise, offer munus, To Bless, to speak well of, to offer a gift, to praise. This is our work this day,
No one lesson more inculcated in the whole Scriptures, frequently commanded, Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I will hear thee, and thou shalt praise me.
No one Lesson more inculcated in the Whole Scriptures, frequently commanded, Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I will hear thee, and thou shalt praise me.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for for his goodnesse, foure times repeated in one Psalme. At least an hundred times in one expression or other it is enjoyned in this book of the Psalmes.
O that men would praise the Lord for for his Goodness, foure times repeated in one Psalm. At least an hundred times in one expression or other it is enjoined in this book of the Psalms.
Others were Eucharisticall, peace-offerings, wherein their praises were rendred unto God, and these was to be as constant as their Supplicatory or Expiatory sacrifices.
Others were Eucharistical, peace-offerings, wherein their praises were rendered unto God, and these was to be as constant as their Supplicatory or Expiatory Sacrifices.
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the time would fail me to tell of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, all the good Judges, Kings, Priests, and Prophets, whose Hallelujahs were as constant as their Hosannaes. When ever they had sought God and found him, their next work was to magnifie and praise him.
the time would fail me to tell of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, all the good Judges, Kings, Priests, and prophets, whose Hallelujahs were as constant as their Hosannaes. When ever they had sought God and found him, their next work was to magnify and praise him.
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And for the rule and practise of the Christian Church, I shall passe by many exhortations and examples, and satisfie you abundantly with one place which is the fourth of the Revelation. That Chapter is a description of Christs presence in the Christian Church, and of all their service and carriage towards him;
And for the Rule and practice of the Christian Church, I shall pass by many exhortations and Examples, and satisfy you abundantly with one place which is the fourth of the Revelation. That Chapter is a description of Christ presence in the Christian Church, and of all their service and carriage towards him;
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there ye have the Lambe sitting upon the throne in the midst of his people, there ye have also, all the multitude of his Saints in all the foure quarters of the world, shadowed out by the foure beasts, there ye have the multitude of Christs Ministers, shadowed out by the foure and twenty Elders, sitting upon their seats:
there you have the Lamb sitting upon the throne in the midst of his people, there you have also, all the multitude of his Saints in all the foure quarters of the world, shadowed out by the foure beasts, there you have the multitude of Christ Ministers, shadowed out by the foure and twenty Elders, sitting upon their seats:
Now mark what all the service is which these foure beasts, and foure and twenty Elders perform to him that sits upon the throne, it is expressed, vers. 9. to be nothing else,
Now mark what all the service is which these foure beasts, and foure and twenty Elders perform to him that sits upon the throne, it is expressed, vers. 9. to be nothing Else,
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So that all Christian worship, publique, and solitary, whatever the corps of it be, the soul of it is nothing but honour, and glory, and praise to our God through Jesus Christ.
So that all Christian worship, public, and solitary, whatever the corpse of it be, the soul of it is nothing but honour, and glory, and praise to our God through jesus christ.
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Vnderstand it, I beseech you, I say what ever the Lord doth for his Church and people, he hath reserved not a shoelatchet, save onely his praise and glory.
Understand it, I beseech you, I say what ever the Lord does for his Church and people, he hath reserved not a shoelatchet, save only his praise and glory.
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The two first God freely gives away, he hath made nothing but he freely bestows, he gives heaven to the Saints and Angels, he gives the earth to the sonnes of men, he gives all creatures living upon earth for their use;
The two First God freely gives away, he hath made nothing but he freely bestows, he gives heaven to the Saints and Angels, he gives the earth to the Sons of men, he gives all creatures living upon earth for their use;
And allows them to take all the sweetnesse and comfort, which can possibly be drawn out of his free gifts, lets them drink and be filled with the juyce and marrow of every mercie:
And allows them to take all the sweetness and Comfort, which can possibly be drawn out of his free Gifts, lets them drink and be filled with the juice and marrow of every mercy:
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But the Lords Royalty and Homage of praise and thanksgiving is more precious unto him then heaven and earth: In somuch that it is all one in his account, not to be acknowledged God, and not to be praised.
But the lords Royalty and Homage of praise and thanksgiving is more precious unto him then heaven and earth: In So much that it is all one in his account, not to be acknowledged God, and not to be praised.
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Yea so deare is his praise and glory, that it was the utmost and highest end he propounded to himself in creating, upholding and governing this goodly frame of heaven and earth,
Yea so deer is his praise and glory, that it was the utmost and highest end he propounded to himself in creating, upholding and governing this goodly frame of heaven and earth,
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And as all things were made for his praise, so the creature man was in speciall manner made to be a fit bayliffe or gatherer in of Gods Quit-rent of praises from all the rest of the creatures,
And as all things were made for his praise, so the creature man was in special manner made to be a fit bailiff or gatherer in of God's Quitrent of praises from all the rest of the creatures,
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And this David acknowledges in the 8. Psalme, and magnifies as an infinite advancement of man above all the rest of the creatures, that Gods glory which is above the heavens should be ordained to proceed out of the mouth of such a poore worme as man is.
And this David acknowledges in the 8. Psalm, and Magnifies as an infinite advancement of man above all the rest of the creatures, that God's glory which is above the heavens should be ordained to proceed out of the Mouth of such a poor worm as man is.
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and sell short of the glory of God, would not praise him, and could not praise him, the Lord therefore bought a peculiar family to himself by the blood of his Sonne, that he might have a people of his own to praise him; who might while they are here upon earth, collect, gather in,
and fell short of the glory of God, would not praise him, and could not praise him, the Lord Therefore bought a peculiar family to himself by the blood of his Son, that he might have a people of his own to praise him; who might while they Are Here upon earth, collect, gather in,
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This is plainly taught in the 22. Psalme, in the latter end whereof, ye have a description of the Church or kingdome of Christ, which (as there is said) shall be gathered out of all Nations, and all sorts of people, some that are fat and mighty upon earth, some of the poore that lie in the dust, who want bread to keep themselves alive, all these shall be counted to the Lord for a generation, a seed who shall serve him;
This is plainly taught in the 22. Psalm, in the latter end whereof, you have a description of the Church or Kingdom of christ, which (as there is said) shall be gathered out of all nations, and all sorts of people, Some that Are fat and mighty upon earth, Some of the poor that lie in the dust, who want bred to keep themselves alive, all these shall be counted to the Lord for a generation, a seed who shall serve him;
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and what shall this service be? even to declare and set forth his righteous works from generation to generation, here is all this holy seed hath to do;
and what shall this service be? even to declare and Set forth his righteous works from generation to generation, Here is all this holy seed hath to do;
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But will some say, all this labour might have been spared, is there any man who will not praise God? Doth the man live who is not willing and ready to give God the praises due unto his Name? I answer.
But will Some say, all this labour might have been spared, is there any man who will not praise God? Does the man live who is not willing and ready to give God the praises due unto his Name? I answer.
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Indeed if to praise God were no more then most people think, it were the most universall, common, easie, cheap, and constant duty in the world, such who never kept a holy fast in all their life time, such who neither pray to God in their family,
Indeed if to praise God were no more then most people think, it were the most universal, Common, easy, cheap, and constant duty in the world, such who never kept a holy fast in all their life time, such who neither pray to God in their family,
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Enquire of their families, all well, I praise God: Every mouth is filled with the praises of God, blessing proceeds out of the same mouth which is full of cursing: young men and maids, old men and children can all praise God.
Inquire of their families, all well, I praise God: Every Mouth is filled with the praises of God, blessing proceeds out of the same Mouth which is full of cursing: young men and maids, old men and children can all praise God.
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But alas, most men are infinitely mistaken in this dutie, a thankfull man who can finde? there is not in all the world a duty more rare to be found, a duty more spirituall, more difficult, more costly, then the duty of praise.
But alas, most men Are infinitely mistaken in this duty, a thankful man who can find? there is not in all the world a duty more rare to be found, a duty more spiritual, more difficult, more costly, then the duty of praise.
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First, who is the man that may praise God? Answ. Onely the godly man; True it is, all men even the worst are bound to do it, it lies upon them as a duty, but it belongs not to them as a priviledge: it is the priviledge onely of the righteous, they may do it.
First, who is the man that may praise God? Answer Only the godly man; True it is, all men even the worst Are bound to do it, it lies upon them as a duty, but it belongs not to them as a privilege: it is the privilege only of the righteous, they may do it.
they would not do it with singing, they shall do it with howling. On the other-side, if they bring their peace-offerings, God spreads the dung of their sacrifices upon their faces:
they would not do it with singing, they shall do it with howling. On the otherside, if they bring their peace-offerings, God spreads the dung of their Sacrifices upon their faces:
See this notably expressed in the 50 ▪ Psalme, vers. 7. and so forward, the Lord sh•wed how little pleasure he took in the sacrifice of beasts, in comparison of the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows to the most high.
See this notably expressed in the 50 ▪ Psalm, vers. 7. and so forward, the Lord sh•wed how little pleasure he took in the sacrifice of beasts, in comparison of the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows to the most high.
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Mark now what follows, But unto the wicked, saith God, what hast thou to do to take my covenant into thy mouth? who required these things at thy hands? so that you see whether wicked men praise God,
Mark now what follows, But unto the wicked, Says God, what hast thou to do to take my Covenant into thy Mouth? who required these things At thy hands? so that you see whither wicked men praise God,
Now you have found the man, wherein stands his work ▪ Answ. When God appointed the sacrifice of peace-offerings, he made it an indifferent thing whether it were a male or female, so it were the best they had, the best it must be:
Now you have found the man, wherein Stands his work ▪ Answer When God appointed the sacrifice of peace-offerings, he made it an indifferent thing whither it were a male or female, so it were the best they had, the best it must be:
Were a female the best, it was accepted, provided it were a whole one: To bring a limbe of a torne beast, should I accept this at your hands, saith the Lord? He will have all, or none:
Were a female the best, it was accepted, provided it were a Whole one: To bring a limb of a torn beast, should I accept this At your hands, Says the Lord? He will have all, or none:
1. First the soule, the heart, and spirit, this must chiefly be looked to, having to do with the Father of spirits, with God the searcher of the heart: I will praise God (saith David) with my whole heart.
1. First the soul, the heart, and Spirit, this must chiefly be looked to, having to doe with the Father of spirits, with God the searcher of the heart: I will praise God (Says David) with my Whole heart.
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed, I will sing and give praise ▪ Now to this soul-praising of God are required principally these three things.
My heart is fixed, Oh God, my heart is fixed, I will sing and give praise ▪ Now to this soul-praising of God Are required principally these three things.
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First, A A minde observing the wayes and mercies of God, a spirit inquisitive into Gods wayes, not out of Athenian curiosity, but (as Bees flie from flower to flower to gather honey) to digest them into matter of praise and thanksgiving.
First, A A mind observing the ways and Mercies of God, a Spirit inquisitive into God's ways, not out of Athenian curiosity, but (as Bees fly from flower to flower to gather honey) to digest them into matter of praise and thanksgiving.
And in the 107. Psal. after the Prophet had set down the variety of Gods administrations for which he should be praised, he thus concludes the Psalme, Who so is wise and will observe these things,
And in the 107. Psalm After the Prophet had Set down the variety of God's administrations for which he should be praised, he thus concludes the Psalm, Who so is wise and will observe these things,
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And ye may further observe, that the thankfull men recorded in the Scriptures have not let slip from their observation the very circumstances of Gods dealings towards them, not onely the substance of the mercie, in a grosse summe,
And you may further observe, that the thankful men recorded in the Scriptures have not let slip from their observation the very Circumstances of God's dealings towards them, not only the substance of the mercy, in a gross sum,
Secondly, this soul thankfulnesse must have affections suitable to the mercies bestowed, when our heart is affected according to Gods dealing, this is thankfulnesse.
Secondly, this soul thankfulness must have affections suitable to the Mercies bestowed, when our heart is affected according to God's dealing, this is thankfulness.
Thirdly, the last thing which makes up this soul-thankfulnesse, is the laying up and registring these mercies of God in our memorie, to lay them up in our treasurie, not as some do their bundles of old writings in their counting-house, never looking on them in seven yeers:
Thirdly, the last thing which makes up this soul-thankfulness, is the laying up and registering these Mercies of God in our memory, to lay them up in our treasury, not as Some do their bundles of old writings in their countinghouse, never looking on them in seven Years:
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This thankfull memory feeds the heart with continuall matter of praise, fils the thoughts with admiration of Gods dealing towards them, shews them how Gods mercies passe their understandings in the manner of them, in the measure of them, making the soul stand amazed: thankfull hearts have found so much good in remembring of Gods mercies, that they have been carefull to keep Registers, and set up Monuments to help their memorie, endited Psalmes to bring to Remembrance, gave Names to places where mercies were received, new Names to times when they were received, write the Names of their deliverances upon their children, that the sight of them might quicken their memories and thoughts.
This thankful memory feeds the heart with continual matter of praise, fills the thoughts with admiration of God's dealing towards them, shows them how God's Mercies pass their understandings in the manner of them, in the measure of them, making the soul stand amazed: thankful hearts have found so much good in remembering of God's Mercies, that they have been careful to keep Registers, and Set up Monuments to help their memory, endited Psalms to bring to Remembrance, gave Names to places where Mercies were received, new Names to times when they were received, write the Names of their Deliverances upon their children, that the sighed of them might quicken their memories and thoughts.
Yea God himself used to take new Names to himself as he gave new mercies, sometimes calling himself, The God that brought Abraham from Vr of the Caldees, then the Lord that brought them out of the land of Aegypt, then the Lord that gathered his people out of the North countrey, and now since the greatest deliverance of all, The God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ.
Yea God himself used to take new Names to himself as he gave new Mercies, sometime calling himself, The God that brought Abraham from Vr of the Chaldeans, then the Lord that brought them out of the land of Egypt, then the Lord that gathered his people out of the North country, and now since the greatest deliverance of all, The God and Father of our Lord Iesus christ.
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The tongue will be set on work, and beares a great part in this Musick of thankfulnesse, confessing to God, publishing to others, I will tell you what God hath done for my soul.
The tongue will be Set on work, and bears a great part in this Music of thankfulness, confessing to God, publishing to Others, I will tell you what God hath done for my soul.
Our tongue is therefore called our glory, because with it we glorifie God. As praise is Gods glory, so our tongue in exalting him is our glory. Now this tongue-praise is not confined to saying of a grace, singing of a Psalme, uttering a Benedictus, or Te Deum laudamus, but in all speech which tends to exalt God, and sets forth his excellency.
Our tongue is Therefore called our glory, Because with it we Glorify God. As praise is God's glory, so our tongue in exalting him is our glory. Now this tongue-praise is not confined to saying of a grace, singing of a Psalm, uttering a Benedictus, or Te God Laudamus, but in all speech which tends to exalt God, and sets forth his excellency.
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First, in using Gods mercies to the right end, this is to praise him indeed, without this all other thankfulnesse is but complement, formalitie, and hypocrisie: Set this down for an everlasting truth, that its impossible God should be praised with an abused mercie.
First, in using God's Mercies to the right end, this is to praise him indeed, without this all other thankfulness is but compliment, formality, and hypocrisy: Set this down for an everlasting truth, that its impossible God should be praised with an abused mercy.
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Did Israel and Judah praise God for their faire jemels of gold and silver which God had given them, when they made to themselves Images of men, and committed whoredome with them? Did they praise him for their broidered garments, their fine floure, oyle,
Did Israel and Judah praise God for their fair jemels of gold and silver which God had given them, when they made to themselves Images of men, and committed whoredom with them? Did they praise him for their broidered garments, their fine flower, oil,
and honey, wherewith God clothed and fed them? Did they praise him for their sonnes and daughters when they sacrificed them unto devils? Read the sixteenth of Ezekiel, and you will finde the contrary.
and honey, wherewith God clothed and fed them? Did they praise him for their Sons and daughters when they sacrificed them unto Devils? Read the sixteenth of Ezekielem, and you will find the contrary.
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I shall give you one example which will cleare it beyond all contradiction, and that is of Hezekiah. God gave him a most miraculous recovery, he was sick to death,
I shall give you one Exampl which will clear it beyond all contradiction, and that is of Hezekiah. God gave him a most miraculous recovery, he was sick to death,
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but made the Sun go back for six houres at least, and by this miracle told all the world, that the God who loved Hezekiah, had recovered him from death to life;
but made the Sun go back for six hours At least, and by this miracle told all the world, that the God who loved Hezekiah, had recovered him from death to life;
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Now mark Hezekiahs thankfulnesse, as soon as he got up, he makes a Psalme, wherein he confesses his unworthinesse, his bitter affliction, Gods gracious restoring of him, goes to the Temple and sings it, resolves to sing it all the dayes of his life, who would not think but this man had been thankfull? But Hezekiah abused this mercie, his heart grew proud, he began to think himself the most remarkable man in the world, discovers this vanity of his heart to the Ambassadours of the king of Babylon:
Now mark Hezekiah's thankfulness, as soon as he god up, he makes a Psalm, wherein he Confesses his unworthiness, his bitter affliction, God's gracious restoring of him, Goes to the Temple and sings it, resolves to sing it all the days of his life, who would not think but this man had been thankful? But Hezekiah abused this mercy, his heart grew proud, he began to think himself the most remarkable man in the world, discovers this vanity of his heart to the ambassadors of the King of Babylon:
The second thing in life thanksgiving is the rendring back again to God, what God requires by way of homage or Lords-rent. Quid retribuam? What shall I render to the Lord, is every thankfull mans Psalme.
The second thing in life thanksgiving is the rendering back again to God, what God requires by Way of homage or Lords-rent. Quid retribuam? What shall I render to the Lord, is every thankful men Psalm.
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Now although no man can give unto God any thing worthy of him, yet there are foure things which God requires and accepts from all his thankfull people by way of homage.
Now although no man can give unto God any thing worthy of him, yet there Are foure things which God requires and accepts from all his thankful people by Way of homage.
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First, an humble broken contrite heart, a self-renouncing, a self-abhorring spirit, for our vilenesse against so gracious a God is infinitely pleasing to him.
First, an humble broken contrite heart, a self-renouncing, a self-abhorring Spirit, for our vileness against so gracious a God is infinitely pleasing to him.
Oh saith David (when God had pardoned his great sin, and healed his broken bones) I would give thee sacrifice and burnt offerings if thou delightedst in them:
O Says David (when God had pardoned his great since, and healed his broken bones) I would give thee sacrifice and burned offerings if thou delightedst in them:
What is that boring his eare? why he alludes to the practise in Israel, that when a servant did chuse to dwell with his master for ever, his master should bore his eare through with an awle.
What is that boring his ear? why he alludes to the practice in Israel, that when a servant did choose to dwell with his master for ever, his master should boar his ear through with an awl.
This same thing the Apostle cals for, I beseech you brethren, by all the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service: this is a second peace-offering.
This same thing the Apostle calls for, I beseech you brothers, by all the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service: this is a second peace-offering.
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Thirdly, when God had put an end to all Leviticall sacrifices, both Propitiatory and Eucharisticall, in stead of them he hath instituted the attending upon his holy ordinances, praying, preaching, hearing, Sacraments, to be in the Christian Church acknowledgements of our homage, spirituall sacrifices acceptable unto him through Jesus Christ.
Thirdly, when God had put an end to all Levitical Sacrifices, both Propitiatory and Eucharistical, in stead of them he hath instituted the attending upon his holy ordinances, praying, preaching, hearing, Sacraments, to be in the Christian Church acknowledgements of our homage, spiritual Sacrifices acceptable unto him through jesus christ.
This the Apostle expresseth in the 13. to the Hebrews, vers. 15. Having before shewed that all other sacrifices were abolisht, he tels them, that the calves of our lips, the sacrifice of praise were now to be offered up to God continually.
This the Apostle Expresses in the 13. to the Hebrews, vers. 15. Having before showed that all other Sacrifices were abolished, he tells them, that the calves of our lips, the sacrifice of praise were now to be offered up to God continually.
Fourthly and lastly, the works of mercie the poore, visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, ministring to the necessities of the Saints, are an adour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing unto God.
Fourthly and lastly, the works of mercy the poor, visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, ministering to the necessities of the Saints, Are an ardour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, Well-pleasing unto God.
Thus have I as briefly as I could possibly given you the true Institution of a thankfull man, his person must be holy, his sacrifice must be whole, made up of heart and tongue and life, an observing minde, suitable and enlarged affections, a readie memorie, a tongue to tell Gods praises, a life using Gods mercies aright, abusing none of them, abhorring himself before God, devoting himself unto God, humbly waiting upon his ordinances,
Thus have I as briefly as I could possibly given you the true Institution of a thankful man, his person must be holy, his sacrifice must be Whole, made up of heart and tongue and life, an observing mind, suitable and enlarged affections, a ready memory, a tongue to tell God's praises, a life using God's Mercies aright, abusing none of them, abhorring himself before God, devoting himself unto God, humbly waiting upon his ordinances,
First for humiliation. It may be some will think it unseasonable in a day of rejoycing to put you upon sorrow and mourning, but certainly could I but help you to be rightly humbled for,
First for humiliation. It may be Some will think it unseasonable in a day of rejoicing to put you upon sorrow and mourning, but Certainly could I but help you to be rightly humbled for,
Let me speak plain and in earnest, I remember I speak to a great assembly, to an assembly of Gods, but I speak in the name of a great God, before whom you are but as so many gras-hoppers, his potsheards, his poore sinfull creatures: Pardon me (ye great Lords and Gentlemen) if I passe over all your eminencie, and discharge my dutie;
Let me speak plain and in earnest, I Remember I speak to a great assembly, to an assembly of God's, but I speak in the name of a great God, before whom you Are but as so many grasshoppers, his potsherds, his poor sinful creatures: Pardon me (the great lords and Gentlemen) if I pass over all your eminency, and discharge my duty;
Are we not a most unthankfull people? Do we render to God according to his infinite mercies vouchsafed to us? I could easily set before you great lists and Catalogues of mercies, which you have received;
are we not a most unthankful people? Do we render to God according to his infinite Mercies vouchsafed to us? I could Easily Set before you great lists and Catalogues of Mercies, which you have received;
Many in common with the places where you live: Many peculiar to your own persons, to your own souls and bodies, to your estates, families, relations, privative mercies, positive mercies, ye eat mercies, drink mercies, weare mercies, compassed about and covered with mercies,
Many in Common with the places where you live: Many peculiar to your own Persons, to your own Souls and bodies, to your estates, families, relations, privative Mercies, positive Mercies, you eat Mercies, drink Mercies, wear Mercies, compassed about and covered with Mercies,
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but who can tell me where true thankfulnesse may be found? May not God say of you, that for all his goodnesse and mercies which he hath multiplied and bestowed upon you, the return is nothing but abominable Ingratitude:
but who can tell me where true thankfulness may be found? May not God say of you, that for all his Goodness and Mercies which he hath multiplied and bestowed upon you, the return is nothing but abominable Ingratitude:
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1. Are there not abundance to be found, who take no notice of Gods gracious dealing to them? either through the pride of their heart, esteeming nothing worthy of their observation,
1. are there not abundance to be found, who take no notice of God's gracious dealing to them? either through the pride of their heart, esteeming nothing worthy of their observation,
2. Are there not abundance whose tongues (in stead of being their glory, to exalt God and his goodnesse) are as it were set on fire of hell, depressing his majestie, reproaching and blaspheming his Name,
2. are there not abundance whose tongues (in stead of being their glory, to exalt God and his Goodness) Are as it were Set on fire of hell, depressing his majesty, reproaching and blaspheming his Name,
and works, his ordinances, and servants, seldome naming him for his praise, unlesse (when with the Pharisee) pretending to thank God, they intend to commend themselves?
and works, his ordinances, and Servants, seldom naming him for his praise, unless (when with the Pharisee) pretending to thank God, they intend to commend themselves?
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3. Are there not abundance (even great ones, Lords, Ladies, Gentlemen) whom God hath singularly and eminently loaden with his mercies, who with all th•se do nothing but beare armes to fight against God (as David against Goliah) with his own sword.
3. are there not abundance (even great ones, lords, Ladies, Gentlemen) whom God hath singularly and eminently loaded with his Mercies, who with all th•se do nothing but bear arms to fight against God (as David against Goliath) with his own sword.
as David said of Nabal, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath, and he hath requited me evill for good, I will not leave any thing that pertains to him, in vain have I done all which I have done for these men, they have requited me evill for good, I will strip them naked, I will deprive them of all my abused mercies, I will spend my arrows,
as David said of Nabal, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath, and he hath requited me evil for good, I will not leave any thing that pertains to him, in vain have I done all which I have done for these men, they have requited me evil for good, I will strip them naked, I will deprive them of all my abused Mercies, I will spend my arrows,
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4. Are there not abundance to whom (this thankfull rendring of a contrite heart, of bodies and souls consecrated to Gods service, reverent waiting upon him in his ordinances,
4. are there not abundance to whom (this thankful rendering of a contrite heart, of bodies and Souls consecrated to God's service, reverend waiting upon him in his ordinances,
But to leave this generall complaint, I beseech you (Right Honorable and beloved) to see what great cause we have to be abased concerning our great Ingratitude,
But to leave this general complaint, I beseech you (Right Honourable and Beloved) to see what great cause we have to be abased Concerning our great Ingratitude,
for the admirable mercies which God hath bestowed us this very last yeer; This one yeer, this wonderfull yeer, wherein God hath done more for us in some kinds,
for the admirable Mercies which God hath bestowed us this very last year; This one year, this wonderful year, wherein God hath done more for us in Some Kinds,
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then in fourescore yeers before, breaking so many yokes, giving such hopes and beginnings of a very Jubilee and Resurrection both of Church and State:
then in fourescore Years before, breaking so many yokes, giving such hope's and beginnings of a very Jubilee and Resurrection both of Church and State:
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This yeer wherein we looked to have been a wonder to all the world in our desolations, and God hath made us a wonder to the world in our preservation: giving us in one yeer a Return of the prayers of fourty and fourty yeers.
This year wherein we looked to have been a wonder to all the world in our desolations, and God hath made us a wonder to the world in our preservation: giving us in one year a Return of the Prayers of fourty and fourty Years.
my heart would bleed, were it rightly affected in the expressing of it: We scarce make any shew of thankfulnesse, but manifest the very power of Ingratitude.
my heart would bleed, were it rightly affected in the expressing of it: We scarce make any show of thankfulness, but manifest the very power of Ingratitude.
Alas, there are many whose hearts are grieved at the great things which God hath done for us, turning a Jubilee into Lamentations: I know not better how to expresse the spirit of these men,
Alas, there Are many whose hearts Are grieved At the great things which God hath done for us, turning a Jubilee into Lamentations: I know not better how to express the Spirit of these men,
then by that in the 8. of Ezekiel. Among all the abominations which the Lord shewed the Prophet, whereby he was provoked to go far off from his sanctuary, one was a company of women sate weeping for Tammuz, they wept because they they had lost their Idoll:
then by that in the 8. of Ezekielem. Among all the abominations which the Lord showed the Prophet, whereby he was provoked to go Far off from his sanctuary, one was a company of women sat weeping for Tammuz, they wept Because they they had lost their Idol:
Others bring up an ill report of Gods goodnesse and his worthy Instruments, who can see no wood for trees, ever enquiring in discontent, what is done all this yeer, the Parliament hath sate long, abundance of money given,
Others bring up an ill report of God's Goodness and his worthy Instruments, who can see no wood for trees, ever inquiring in discontent, what is done all this year, the Parliament hath sat long, abundance of money given,
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Others deny not but God hath done great things this last yeer, and all their enquirie is, What is to be done next, who (as swine under the pear-tree devoure all that fals,
Others deny not but God hath done great things this last year, and all their enquiry is, What is to be done next, who (as Swine under the Pear tree devour all that falls,
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and whine for more, never looking to the hand that shakes down to them) in the meane time return nothing to God, abate not an ace of any of their former courses, whereby God was offended,
and whine for more, never looking to the hand that shakes down to them) in the mean time return nothing to God, abate not an ace of any of their former courses, whereby God was offended,
and the wickednesse of a Nation can set no bounds or limits to his goodnesse, else we should certainly conclude, that this drie winde from the wildernesse, this ingratitude of ours, would even sweep and drive away all Gods mercies from us.
and the wickedness of a nation can Set no bounds or Limits to his Goodness, Else we should Certainly conclude, that this dry wind from the Wilderness, this ingratitude of ours, would even sweep and drive away all God's Mercies from us.
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have you rendred to God according to the mercies of this yeer? I think you may say of Gods dealing towards you, as never Parliament could say, God hath carried you in his bosome, prevented and discovered great designes against you, queld great adversaries before you, restored great priviledges unto you, appeared as your Councellour in all your darknesses, opened a doore,
have you rendered to God according to the Mercies of this year? I think you may say of God's dealing towards you, as never Parliament could say, God hath carried you in his bosom, prevented and discovered great designs against you, quelled great Adversaries before you, restored great privileges unto you, appeared as your Counselor in all your Darknesses, opened a door,
Now let your servant be bold with you, what glory and honour do you return to God? How have you observed the goings of your God and King amongst you? With what admiring thoughts are your hearts filled? what Reformation appears in your hearts and lives? what cost are you at for this God? how strongly have you engaged and consecrated your selves and all which you have for his service and glory? Lay your hand upon your heart, and think in this your day of rejoycing,
Now let your servant be bold with you, what glory and honour do you return to God? How have you observed the goings of your God and King among you? With what admiring thoughts Are your hearts filled? what Reformation appears in your hearts and lives? what cost Are you At for this God? how strongly have you engaged and consecrated your selves and all which you have for his service and glory? Lay your hand upon your heart, and think in this your day of rejoicing,
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whether your continuance in your old sinfull wayes, your unbeliefe, your ebbing and flowing in your spirits, according as humane hopes and helps have come and gone;
whither your Continuance in your old sinful ways, your unbelief, your ebbing and flowing in your spirits, according as humane hope's and helps have come and gone;
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your not zealously laying to heart the cause of Christ, his worship and servants, may not make the Lord say of you (as of Hezekiah) the Lords and Commons of England prayed unto God,
your not zealously laying to heart the cause of christ, his worship and Servants, may not make the Lord say of you (as of Hezekiah) the lords and Commons of England prayed unto God,
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Oh that I were able to speak something to raise up your hearts to the practise of this excellent service, I shall confine my self to these two heads First, a few Motives to quicken you to the duty.
O that I were able to speak something to raise up your hearts to the practice of this excellent service, I shall confine my self to these two Heads First, a few Motives to quicken you to the duty.
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First, the man lives not who owes not this homage or quit-rent unto God, yea even for every thing which he hath, finde out the man who lies under one evill so great as he hath deserved,
First, the man lives not who owes not this homage or quitrent unto God, yea even for every thing which he hath, find out the man who lies under one evil so great as he hath deserved,
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Now even common honesty will call for the discharge of this ingenuous, equall, and easie rent of Thanksgiving to men who are but Instruments of mercie,
Now even Common honesty will call for the discharge of this ingenuous, equal, and easy rend of Thanksgiving to men who Are but Instruments of mercy,
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3. Thirdly, it is the comfortablest duty that ever we can perform, partly, because it is the sweetest evidence of our sincere love and faithfull dependance upon God:
3. Thirdly, it is the comfortablest duty that ever we can perform, partly, Because it is the Sweetest evidence of our sincere love and faithful dependence upon God:
or turtle, a handfull of wheat floure, a pepper corn, a cup of cold water, a sigh or teare, is most kindly accepted when presented as a peace-offering:
or turtle, a handful of wheat flower, a pepper corn, a cup of cold water, a sighs or tear, is most kindly accepted when presented as a peace-offering:
It is pitifull to observe what pains and cost many poore seduced Papists are at out of a false conceit of meriting for themselves and theirs, should not love and Gratitude to God and our Lord Jesus, (who hath merited all for us) be more prevalent with us,
It is pitiful to observe what pains and cost many poor seduced Papists Are At out of a false conceit of meriting for themselves and theirs, should not love and Gratitude to God and our Lord jesus, (who hath merited all for us) be more prevalent with us,
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4 Fourthly, I have one Motive more especially to presse upon you according to the duty of the day, the consideration of the wonders, (I had almost said the miracles) of this last yeer:
4 Fourthly, I have one Motive more especially to press upon you according to the duty of the day, the consideration of the wonders, (I had almost said the Miracles) of this last year:
Could I lively draw them before your eyes, that you might see what this yeer God hath done for you, and wrought by you, such whose affections are lame among you would leap as an Hart,
Could I lively draw them before your eyes, that you might see what this year God hath done for you, and wrought by you, such whose affections Are lame among you would leap as an Heart,
This yeer we have seen the same Nation (after all mistakes cleared) received into the bosome of their Soveraignes favour, their loyalty and faithfulnesse acknowledged,
This year we have seen the same nation (After all mistakes cleared) received into the bosom of their Sovereigns favour, their loyalty and faithfulness acknowledged,
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and with a friendly aid honorably and peaceably sent to their own homes, and the two Nations faster cemented together in a league of love then ever heretofore: oh wonderfull!
and with a friendly aid honorably and peaceably sent to their own homes, and the two nations faster cemented together in a league of love then ever heretofore: o wonderful!
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the intolerable yokes of Star-Chamber, and terrible High-commission and their Appendances; unsufferable pressures to many thousands, all eased, removed, broken and swept away.
the intolerable yokes of Star-chamber, and terrible Highcommission and their Appendances; unsufferable pressures to many thousands, all eased, removed, broken and swept away.
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This yeer have we seen the two houses of Parliament (and many ten thousands in the kingdome following their example) enter into a Protestation promise and vow for defence of Gods true Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations and superstition. This yeer the Complaints of the Imprisoned, outcast, persecuted,
This year have we seen the two houses of Parliament (and many ten thousands in the Kingdom following their Exampl) enter into a Protestation promise and Voelli for defence of God's true Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations and Superstition. This year the Complaints of the Imprisoned, outcast, persecuted,
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This yeer for preventing future grievances, the Lord hath put it into the heart of our gracious Soveraigne, the Lords and Commons all to agree upon a Trienniall Parliament, and this present Parliament to continue till all things be rightly established both in Church and Common-wealth, that the foundations of the Land may be no more out of joynt, that Liberty and Religion henceforth receive no dammage,
This year for preventing future grievances, the Lord hath put it into the heart of our gracious Sovereign, the lords and Commons all to agree upon a Triennial Parliament, and this present Parliament to continue till all things be rightly established both in Church and Commonwealth, that the foundations of the Land may be no more out of joint, that Liberty and Religion henceforth receive no damage,
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when many of them eat their dead carcasses, and die for want of food, yea when Gods sword rides in circuit round about us, these great things are done for us, and hopes of greater:
when many of them eat their dead carcases, and die for want of food, yea when God's sword rides in circuit round about us, these great things Are done for us, and hope's of greater:
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And which is most wonderfull, all this done for the most unworthy and unthankfull Nation in all the world, our God hath thus broke in over all the walls of separation which our sins have built up against us,
And which is most wonderful, all this done for the most unworthy and unthankful nation in all the world, our God hath thus broke in over all the walls of separation which our Sins have built up against us,
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Me thinks (Right Honourable and beloved) every one of your hearts should say to God, as the Prophet to the 〈 ◊ 〉, thou hast been carefull for us with all this care, what is to be done for thee? Lord what wouldst thou have us do to testifie that we are sensible of thy goodnesse? Oh praise the Lord.
Me thinks (Right Honourable and Beloved) every one of your hearts should say to God, as the Prophet to the 〈 ◊ 〉, thou hast been careful for us with all this care, what is to be done for thee? Lord what Wouldst thou have us do to testify that we Are sensible of thy Goodness? O praise the Lord.
that though he speak concerning a Nation to build and plant it, if that Nation do evill in his sight, he will repent of the good wherewith he said he would benefit them.
that though he speak Concerning a nation to built and plant it, if that nation do evil in his sighed, he will Repent of the good wherewith he said he would benefit them.
Quest. What then is to be done? or wherewith shall we be thankfull? Answ ▪ Chrysostome once desired that he had a voice to speak to all the world. I could wish that my voice could speak to all the kingdome, that I might tell them what God expects from all their hands.
Quest. What then is to be done? or wherewith shall we be thankful? Answer ▪ Chrysostom once desired that he had a voice to speak to all the world. I could wish that my voice could speak to all the Kingdom, that I might tell them what God expects from all their hands.
But though that cannot be, I am called this day to speak to you, (Right Honorable and beloved) who are the Representative Body of the kingdome, and whose thankfulnesse will be interpreted by God and man to be the thankfulnesse of the whole kingdome;
But though that cannot be, I am called this day to speak to you, (Right Honourable and Beloved) who Are the Representative Body of the Kingdom, and whose thankfulness will be interpreted by God and man to be the thankfulness of the Whole Kingdom;
When King Solomon offers a peace-offering he brings two and twenty thousand fat beeves, and an hundred and twenty thousand fat sheep, there is thankfulnesse fit for a King to shew.
When King Solomon offers a peace-offering he brings two and twenty thousand fat beeves, and an hundred and twenty thousand fat sheep, there is thankfulness fit for a King to show.
and an hundred thousand talents of gold, which comes to above three and thirtie thousand cart-load of silver, allowing two thousand weight or six thousand pound sterling to every load;
and an hundred thousand Talents of gold, which comes to above three and thirtie thousand cartload of silver, allowing two thousand weight or six thousand pound sterling to every load;
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And when he and his people had added much more unto it, he admired Gods goodnesse to give them a heart to offer so willingly, and excuses the smalnesse of his own gift as being prepared in a time of trouble.
And when he and his people had added much more unto it, he admired God's Goodness to give them a heart to offer so willingly, and excuses the smallness of his own gift as being prepared in a time of trouble.
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And if indeed you would do something heroicall, worthy of your selves, take him for your pattern, who for his thankfulnesse was called the man after Gods own heart, and that is David, who (when God had delivered him from all his enemies,
And if indeed you would do something heroical, worthy of your selves, take him for your pattern, who for his thankfulness was called the man After God's own heart, and that is David, who (when God had Delivered him from all his enemies,
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and established him in his kingdome) expresses in the hundred and first Psalme, wherein his thankfulnesse should appeare, weigh the Psalme seriously, it comprehends the sum of what I have to say to you.
and established him in his Kingdom) Expresses in the hundred and First Psalm, wherein his thankfulness should appear, weigh the Psalm seriously, it comprehends the sum of what I have to say to you.
First, himself. Secondly, his family. And thirdly, his kingdome. For his own person he would be holy, he would walk uprightly in the midst of his house.
First, himself. Secondly, his family. And Thirdly, his Kingdom. For his own person he would be holy, he would walk uprightly in the midst of his house.
For his family he would have no wicked person about him, no slanderers, liars, proud, or deceitfull persons, he would root them out as pests to his family;
For his family he would have no wicked person about him, no slanderers, liars, proud, or deceitful Persons, he would root them out as pests to his family;
Thirdly, for his kingdome, he would root out wicked men without exception of persons, and that early, that so his whole kingdome might be a City of the Lord, a people with whom God might delight to dwell.
Thirdly, for his Kingdom, he would root out wicked men without exception of Persons, and that early, that so his Whole Kingdom might be a city of the Lord, a people with whom God might delight to dwell.
Here is an example fit for a King and Parliament to follow, oh that God would encline your hearts this day to resolve to begin first with your own persons, else you will never be sincere for the rest:
Here is an Exampl fit for a King and Parliament to follow, o that God would incline your hearts this day to resolve to begin First with your own Persons, Else you will never be sincere for the rest:
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Now God hath called you and separated you for his work, be not the vassals of Satan, factors or pensioners for his enemy, who hath thus far be trusted you.
Now God hath called you and separated you for his work, be not the vassals of Satan, Factors or pensioners for his enemy, who hath thus Far be trusted you.
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Secondly, look to your families, do as Jacob did at Bethel, when he payed his vow of thanksgiving unto God, he made all his family bury their Idols under an oke;
Secondly, look to your families, do as Jacob did At Bethel, when he paid his Voelli of thanksgiving unto God, he made all his family bury their Idols under an oak;
that so when hereafter any of you shall be mentioned, it may truly be said, such a Noble-man, such a Parliament man, and the Church in his house, that your families may be little Congregations of Saints, with whom God may delight to dwel:
that so when hereafter any of you shall be mentioned, it may truly be said, such a Nobleman, such a Parliament man, and the Church in his house, that your families may be little Congregations of Saints, with whom God may delight to dwell:
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yet the Ministery is not purged, yet the great Cities and Towns, and many thousand other places in the kingdome want bread for their souls, and the portions of the Levites, honorable maintenance for them who should do the work of the Lord in many places are not yet provided:
yet the Ministry is not purged, yet the great Cities and Towns, and many thousand other places in the Kingdom want bred for their Souls, and the portions of the Levites, honourable maintenance for them who should do the work of the Lord in many places Are not yet provided:
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Now you have built your own house, and procured Civill Liberties, should you let Gods house lie waste, should you be (as many fear you are) lesse zealous in Gods cause,
Now you have built your own house, and procured Civil Liberties, should you let God's house lie waste, should you be (as many Fear you Are) less zealous in God's cause,
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I answer, if you will go and ring Bels, make Bonfires, feast one another, and send portions to the poore for whom nothing is provided, I have nothing to say against it, I think you shall do well.
I answer, if you will go and ring Bells, make Bonfires, feast one Another, and send portions to the poor for whom nothing is provided, I have nothing to say against it, I think you shall do well.
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But this I beseech you do, go home and pray God to encline the hearts of the Parliament to practise what this day they have heard, write down a Catalogue of all the great things which God hath this yeer done for us,
But this I beseech you do, go home and pray God to incline the hearts of the Parliament to practise what this day they have herd, write down a Catalogue of all the great things which God hath this year done for us,
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so to write them, that the present and future generation may be blessed with a true Narration of these wonderfull mercies) give every one of you up, your selves to the Lord to be his servants, abuse not your peace and Libertie with Idlenesse, riot,
so to write them, that the present and future generation may be blessed with a true Narration of these wonderful Mercies) give every one of you up, your selves to the Lord to be his Servants, abuse not your peace and Liberty with Idleness, riot,
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and excesse, or in being choked with enlarging your selves with worldly businesses, but make that use of our peace which the Church did in the ninth of the Acts, and the 31. vers.
and excess, or in being choked with enlarging your selves with worldly businesses, but make that use of our peace which the Church did in the ninth of the Acts, and the 31. vers.
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