Delay of reformation provoking Gods further indignation represented in a sermon preached at Westminster to the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament at their late solemn monethly fast, April 29, 1646 / by James Nalton.
A SERMON PREACHED TO the Honourable House of COMMONS on the Monethly Fast-day, April 29. 1646. JEREM. 13.27. I have seen thine Adulteries and thy Neighings, the lewdnesse of thy Whordome, and thine abominations on the Hils in the Fields:
A SERMON PREACHED TO the Honourable House of COMMONS on the Monthly Fast-day, April 29. 1646. JEREMIAH. 13.27. I have seen thine Adulteries and thy Neighings, the Lewdness of thy Whoredom, and thine abominations on the Hills in the Fields:
alas, poor England in this bloody intestine Warre ha's made a sad Comentary on this mournfull Text:) Upon this warning God cals them to a deep Humiliation, ver. 18. Say unto the King and to the Queen, humble your selves and sit down:
alas, poor England in this bloody intestine War ha made a sad Commentary on this mournful Text:) Upon this warning God calls them to a deep Humiliation, ver. 18. Say unto the King and to the Queen, humble your selves and fit down:
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They (notwithstanding this Summons) are so farre from Humiliation, that they are entertaining thoughts of self-justification, ver. 22. Wherefore come these things upon me?
They (notwithstanding this Summons) Are so Far from Humiliation, that they Are entertaining thoughts of self-justification, ver. 22. Wherefore come these things upon me?
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Hereupon the Lord deales more sharply with them, evidently convinceth them of their sinfulnesse, and severely threatens them for their stubbornnesse, I have seen thine adulteries and thy neighings, &c. The Text will spread it selfe into three Branches. I. An undeniable conviction;
Hereupon the Lord deals more sharply with them, evidently Convinces them of their sinfulness, and severely threatens them for their stubbornness, I have seen thine adulteries and thy neighings, etc. The Text will spread it self into three Branches. I. an undeniable conviction;
In the first, God silenceth their complaining, that they might have nothing to object against the equity of his proceedings; I have seen thy guiltinesse:
In the First, God silenceth their complaining, that they might have nothing to Object against the equity of his proceedings; I have seen thy guiltiness:
] The great sinne that God chargeth on them, and whereof he doth convince them, is Idolatry, which is here aggravated, 1 By the Titles given to it. 2 By the severall circumstances of it.
] The great sin that God charges on them, and whereof he does convince them, is Idolatry, which is Here aggravated, 1 By the Titles given to it. 2 By the several Circumstances of it.
First, Idolatry is called adultery and whoredome, because it is a sinne that defiles the conjugall Bed, cuts the marriage knot between God and his people,
First, Idolatry is called adultery and whoredom, Because it is a sin that defiles the conjugal Bed, cuts the marriage knot between God and his people,
Observe here, all the idolatries and abominations practised on the Hils, in the Fields, and in the Villages round about Jerusalem, they are all charged upon Jerusalem; they are thine abominations; why so? Because Ierusalem was the Metropolis, or Mother-City of the Kingdome:
Observe Here, all the idolatries and abominations practised on the Hills, in the Fields, and in the Villages round about Jerusalem, they Are all charged upon Jerusalem; they Are thine abominations; why so? Because Ierusalem was the Metropolis, or Mother-city of the Kingdom:
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Secondly, it was a sinne committed with greedinesse an great delight, therefore it is expressed in this terme, Neighings; a bruitish transgression hath a bruitish expression; and it is observable;
Secondly, it was a sin committed with greediness an great delight, Therefore it is expressed in this term, Neighings; a brutish Transgression hath a brutish expression; and it is observable;
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Even as mad as pamperd, frolick horses are in the heat of their lust: Yea, the same Hebrew word which signifies to neigh, signifies also to shout for joy, as Ier. 31.7. Sing for gladnesse and NONLATINALPHABET shout among the Nations, where the same word is used:
Even as mad as pampered, frolic Horses Are in the heat of their lust: Yea, the same Hebrew word which signifies to neigh, signifies also to shout for joy, as Jeremiah 31.7. Sing for gladness and shout among the nations, where the same word is used:
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Fourthly, they committed this sinne in publike view, not onely privately in a corner, but on the hils and in the open fields, Ʋpon every high hill, and under every green tree, they wandred and plaid the harlot :
Fourthly, they committed this sin in public view, not only privately in a corner, but on the hills and in the open fields, Ʋpon every high hill, and under every green tree, they wandered and played the harlot:
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There are three speciall points (suitable to the three parts or branches which I named even now) that will draw forth the strength of the Text. Doct. 1. God takes precise and speciall notice of all the sins and abominations of a people that are in covenant with him.
There Are three special points (suitable to the three parts or branches which I nam even now) that will draw forth the strength of the Text. Doct. 1. God Takes precise and special notice of all the Sins and abominations of a people that Are in Covenant with him.
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Stubbornnesse of heart is not obvious to mans eye (for God, and onely God, knowes the hearts of all the children of men, saith Solomon, 1 Kings 8.39.) yet God takes notice of it:
Stubbornness of heart is not obvious to men eye (for God, and only God, knows the hearts of all the children of men, Says Solomon, 1 Kings 8.39.) yet God Takes notice of it:
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therefore they said, The Lord seeth us not: But Gods takes away this Covershame, Jer. 23.24. Can any man hide himselfe in secret places that I shall not see him, saith the Lord;
Therefore they said, The Lord sees us not: But God's Takes away this Covershame, Jer. 23.24. Can any man hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him, Says the Lord;
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then certainly our outward actions and enormities are much more conspicuous and apparent: Doth not the Apostle say, All things are naked Heb. 4.13. and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to doe:
then Certainly our outward actions and enormities Are much more conspicuous and apparent: Does not the Apostle say, All things Are naked Hebrew 4.13. and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do:
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it is a metaphor frō a Beast whose skin is flay'd off, and cut up by the chine bone, that you may see all his entrals, which the Heathenish Priests in their Sacrifices were wont to doe,
it is a metaphor from a Beast whose skin is flayed off, and Cut up by the chine bone, that you may see all his entrails, which the Heathenish Priests in their Sacrifices were wont to do,
Ans. God knows not the wicked with a knowledge of approbation (for so he knows the righteous only ) but he knows them and all their actions with a knowledge of observation: The whole frame of their hearts,
Ans. God knows not the wicked with a knowledge of approbation (for so he knows the righteous only) but he knows them and all their actions with a knowledge of observation: The Whole frame of their hearts,
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3ly As he has an eye of jealousie, so he has also an eye of justice, having appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousnesse Acts 17.31., and bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good or evill :
3ly As he has an eye of jealousy, so he has also an eye of Justice, having appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness Acts 17.31., and bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whither it be good or evil:
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that the Lord of glory (whose power and purity, omniscience and omnipresence, justice and jealousie doe dazle the eyes of the very Angels) should see all the abominations committed under the Sun, heare all the execrable oaths and blasphemies that are belched out against him, observe the insolency, scorne and rage of presumptuous sinners, that set their mouths against the Heavens,
that the Lord of glory (whose power and purity, omniscience and omnipresence, Justice and jealousy do dazzle the eyes of the very Angels) should see all the abominations committed under the Sun, hear all the execrable Oaths and Blasphemies that Are belched out against him, observe the insolency, scorn and rage of presumptuous Sinners, that Set their mouths against the Heavens,
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because all our sinnes admit of this aggravation, that they are committed full in the face of God, It is a people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face:
Because all our Sins admit of this aggravation, that they Are committed full in the face of God, It is a people that provokes me to anger continually to my face:
This was one thing that let the Prodigall blood in the heart-veyne, and stroke him with penitentiall remorse, viz. That in his wandring from his Father, he went into a farre Country ,
This was one thing that let the Prodigal blood in the heart-veyne, and stroke him with penitential remorse, viz. That in his wandering from his Father, he went into a Far Country,
or for a villaine to offer violence to a Queen while the King looks on, ( Will he force the Queen also before me in the house, saith Abasierus concerning Haman ) Or a Theefe to cut a purse in the Face of the Judge sitting on the Bench;
or for a villain to offer violence to a Queen while the King looks on, (Will he force the Queen also before me in the house, Says Abasierus Concerning Haman) Or a Thief to Cut a purse in the Face of the Judge sitting on the Bench;
so desperately bold was he in his boystrous tyranny, that he was not afraid to act it before the Lord: And are there not some that dare call Heaven to record for ther fidelity in the publick cause of Religion,
so desperately bold was he in his boisterous tyranny, that he was not afraid to act it before the Lord: And Are there not Some that Dare call Heaven to record for their Fidis in the public cause of Religion,
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yet (as if he would mock the God of Heaven to his face) he saith, I am become rich, I have found me out substance, in all my labours they shall find no iniquity in me that were sin: As if he should say:
yet (as if he would mock the God of Heaven to his face) he Says, I am become rich, I have found me out substance, in all my labours they shall find no iniquity in me that were since: As if he should say:
Are there not many of us who make of the great God of Heaven (with reverence be it spoken) no better then a Baal, a sleepy, senslesse, carelesse God, that neither regarded iniquity,
are there not many of us who make of the great God of Heaven (with Reverence be it spoken) no better then a Baal, a sleepy, senseless, careless God, that neither regarded iniquity,
If pilfring Achan had thought that the eye of the Lord had followed him (as Elisha told Gehazi, that his heart went along with him, when he received the present at Naamans hand ) durst he have stollen the wedge of gold,
If pilfering achan had Thought that the eye of the Lord had followed him (as Elisha told Gehazi, that his heart went along with him, when he received the present At Naamans hand) durst he have stolen the wedge of gold,
and Babylonish garment, and so have transgressed in the cursed thing? If those two loose professors Ananias and Sapphira, could have reasoned as holy Job did, Doth not the Lord see my wayes,
and Babylonish garment, and so have transgressed in the cursed thing? If those two lose professors Ananias and Sapphira, could have reasoned as holy Job did, Does not the Lord see my ways,
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and count all my steps? durst they have lyed unto the holy Ghost? If traiterous Judas had thought the eye of his Master had watched him, durst he have nibled money out of his Masters bag? If we in our actings for God, our seekings and services, did but really think that the frame and temper of our spirits, our very ends and aimes are as obvious to the eyes of God,
and count all my steps? durst they have lied unto the holy Ghost? If traitorous Judas had Thought the eye of his Master had watched him, durst he have nibbled money out of his Masters bag? If we in our actings for God, our seekings and services, did but really think that the frame and temper of our spirits, our very ends and aims Are as obvious to the eyes of God,
durst we lye unto the Lord and cozen the world, and in the end cozen our own soules? But we think it not, I say it againe to our shame, we think it not:
durst we lie unto the Lord and cozen the world, and in the end cozen our own Souls? But we think it not, I say it again to our shame, we think it not:
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Let us therefore search our hearts, and sift our lives, whether there be not those sinnes and abominations among us, which the Lord beholds with an eye of jealousie:
Let us Therefore search our hearts, and sift our lives, whither there be not those Sins and abominations among us, which the Lord beholds with an eye of jealousy:
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and, blessed be the Lord, who hath put it into the heart of this honourable Parliament, to purge out the dregs of that leaven, which the Lord hates in his very soul,
and, blessed be the Lord, who hath put it into the heart of this honourable Parliament, to purge out the dregs of that leaven, which the Lord hates in his very soul,
and to pull down that proud oppressing PRELACY, and those prelatical popish Innovations, which were the props and pillars of Idolatry:) But are there not other God-provoking, Heaven-daring, wrath-procuring sins yet unpurged out, which in the sight of God are very odious and abominable? May not God speak to his Ministers concerning England, as he does to Ezekiel? Ezek: 16.2. Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations:
and to pull down that proud oppressing PRELACY, and those prelatical popish Innovations, which were the props and pillars of Idolatry:) But Are there not other God-provoking, Heaven daring, Wrath-procuring Sins yet unpurged out, which in the sighed of God Are very odious and abominable? May not God speak to his Ministers Concerning England, as he does to Ezekielem? Ezekiel: 16.2. Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations:
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We have yet as lofty looks and scornfull carriages, and ambitious aspirements, pussing at Superiours, trampling on Inferiours, high conceits of our selves, low conceits of others,
We have yet as lofty looks and scornful carriages, and ambitious aspirements, pussing At Superiors, trampling on Inferiors, high conceits of our selves, low conceits of Others,
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we are brought upon our knees, but our hearts are not humbled. Secondly, is there not abundance of Hypocrisie among us? which is another provokefull abomination;
we Are brought upon our knees, but our hearts Are not humbled. Secondly, is there not abundance of Hypocrisy among us? which is Another provokefull abomination;
Now we are for the generalla hypocriticall Nation, and therefore a people of Gods wrath, as God spake of the Jews, Isa. 10.6. We are a Nation full of wit, and therfore full of craft and guile;
Now we Are for the generalla hypocritical nation, and Therefore a people of God's wrath, as God spoke of the jews, Isaiah 10.6. We Are a nation full of wit, and Therefore full of craft and guile;
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we pretend a willingnesse to be reformed, but when it comes to the quick, to take Christs Yoake on our neck, to have purity of Ordinances and power of godlinesse meet together;
we pretend a willingness to be reformed, but when it comes to the quick, to take Christ Yoke on our neck, to have purity of Ordinances and power of godliness meet together;
The truth is, we would faine have Religion and our lusts together, we would have a Reformation that might suit with our owne humours, ends and interests,
The truth is, we would feign have Religion and our Lustiest together, we would have a Reformation that might suit with our own humours, ends and interests,
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Ye come to judge the Sermon, not to be judged by the Sermon (as the Apostle speaks in the like case, Jam. 4.11. If thou judge the Law, thou art not a doer of the Law, but a Judge;
You come to judge the Sermon, not to be judged by the Sermon (as the Apostle speaks in the like case, Jam. 4.11. If thou judge the Law, thou art not a doer of the Law, but a Judge;
Thirdly, is there not a great deale of impenitency and stubbornnesse under Gods corrections? Me thinks I heare the Prophet Jeremy complaining of us as he did of the Jewes in his time;
Thirdly, is there not a great deal of impenitency and stubbornness under God's corrections? Me thinks I hear the Prophet Jeremiah complaining of us as he did of the Jews in his time;
There is a spirit of insensiblenesse seized upon us, that we do not lay to heart one of the sorest of Gods plagues, one of the sharpest of his arrowes;
There is a Spirit of insensibleness seized upon us, that we do not lay to heart one of the Sorest of God's plagues, one of the Sharpest of his arrows;
Look on Isaiah, his loynes are filled with paines, pangs took hold on him, as the pangs of a woman that travelleth, he was bowed downe at the hearing of a hard vision, he was dismayed at the seeing of it :
Look on Isaiah, his loins Are filled with pains, pangs took hold on him, as the pangs of a woman that travelleth, he was bowed down At the hearing of a hard vision, he was dismayed At the seeing of it:
Doe but examine our thoughts, consider our speeches, look into our houses, observe the generall deportment and carriage of men under this heavy judgement of a Land-wasting war,
Do but examine our thoughts, Consider our Speeches, look into our houses, observe the general deportment and carriage of men under this heavy judgement of a Land-wasting war,
and you may see that literally fulfilled in our times, which the Prophet speaks of concerning Israel; Isa. 42.25. He hath powred upon him the fury of his anger,
and you may see that literally fulfilled in our times, which the Prophet speaks of Concerning Israel; Isaiah 42.25. He hath poured upon him the fury of his anger,
Where the course of Justice is stopt, it is not for me to enquire, look YEE to that, to whom it belongs (for God looks for it at YOUR hands, whom he hath called Gods, and he will one day call ye to an account,
Where the course of justice is stopped, it is not for me to inquire, look YE to that, to whom it belongs (for God looks for it At YOUR hands, whom he hath called God's, and he will one day call you to an account,
Fiftly, have we not our Wildernesse-provocations? So much murmuring and repining at the passages of Gods providence in these dayes of trouble, that God might justly swear Your carcases shall fall in the Wildernesse,
Fifty, have we not our Wildernesse-provocations? So much murmuring and repining At the passages of God's providence in these days of trouble, that God might justly swear Your carcases shall fallen in the Wilderness,
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as it was said of the ingratefull Israraelites, Psal. 106, 21 22. They forgat God their Saviour, which had done great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the Land of Ham, and terrible things by the red Sea:
as it was said of the ingrateful Israelites, Psalm 106, 21 22. They forgot God their Saviour, which had done great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the Land of Ham, and terrible things by the read Sea:
we have in a manner forgotten the mervailous things that God did for us at Edgehill, at Newbery, at Marston-moore, at Nazeby, famous Nazeby, never to be forgotten while we have a tongue to speak the praises of our God,
we have in a manner forgotten the marvelous things that God did for us At Edgehill, At Newbery, At Marston-more, At Naseby, famous Naseby, never to be forgotten while we have a tongue to speak the praises of our God,
There did God so break the power and pride, and rage of the enemies, that he dealt with them as he dealt with Pharaob, Ezek. 30.21 Sonne of man, I have broken the Arme of Pharoh King of Egypt, and loe it shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a rowler to bind it, to make it strong to hold the sword:
There did God so break the power and pride, and rage of the enemies, that he dealt with them as he dealt with Pharaoh, Ezekiel 30.21 Son of man, I have broken the Arm of Pharaoh King of Egypt, and lo it shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a ruler to bind it, to make it strong to hold the sword:
Gods gracious favours have been fuell to feed our pride and covetousnesse, and contention, &c. Showres of mercy have made the weeds of corruption grow the faster:
God's gracious favours have been fuel to feed our pride and covetousness, and contention, etc. Showers of mercy have made the weeds of corruption grow the faster:
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What an intollerable provocacion must this needs be? This unthankfulnesse and unanswerablenesse of heart to Gods gracious dealings and dispensations, it is Obex infernalis, (as one cals it) a hellish stop or bar to future favours:
What an intolerable provocation must this needs be? This unthankfulness and unanswerableness of heart to God's gracious dealings and dispensations, it is Obex Infernal, (as one calls it) a hellish stop or bar to future favours:
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Sixtly, is there not a notorious contempt of Ministers and Ministry among us at this day? Heretofore yee could say of Ministers that were faithfull, How beautifull are the feet of them that preach the Gospell of peace,
Sixty, is there not a notorious contempt of Ministers and Ministry among us At this day? Heretofore ye could say of Ministers that were faithful, How beautiful Are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace,
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Too much state and power, too much honour and holinesse, in appropriating these administrations to your selves, wherein all the people might partake with you.
Too much state and power, too much honour and holiness, in appropriating these administrations to your selves, wherein all the people might partake with you.
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then there is at this day, especially by subtle and undermining Sectaries and Seducers, who cast dirt upon the very paps which they have sucked, villifying those Ministers and that Ministry, whereby they were first enlightned.
then there is At this day, especially by subtle and undermining Sectaries and Seducers, who cast dirt upon the very paps which they have sucked, vilifying those Ministers and that Ministry, whereby they were First enlightened.
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Ye read of a Damosell possessed with a devill, that cryed out concerning Paul and Silas (who were Ministers of Christ) These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation:
You read of a Damosel possessed with a Devil, that cried out Concerning Paul and Silas (who were Ministers of christ) These men Are the Servants of the most high God, which show unto us the Way of salvation:
For when they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his Prophets, THEN the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy .
For when they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, THEN the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
But when God comes to charge these, or any of these abominations upon the conscience, then ye will begin to entertaine those sad and serious thoughts that holy Job did;
But when God comes to charge these, or any of these abominations upon the conscience, then you will begin to entertain those sad and serious thoughts that holy Job did;
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What then shall I doe, when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? It is a small matter for me (a poore mortall man like your selves) to reprove you,
What then shall I do, when God Riseth up? and when he Visiteth, what shall I answer him? It is a small matter for me (a poor Mortal man like your selves) to reprove you,
Ought We not to walke in the feare of our God, because of the reproach of our enemies? Now if we did thus, what a curb or bridle would this be, to restraine us from sinne and sinfull courses?
Ought We not to walk in the Fear of our God, Because of the reproach of our enemies? Now if we did thus, what a curb or bridle would this be, to restrain us from sin and sinful courses?
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I have read a story of a Religious man, who being desirous to reclaime an unchaste woman from her lewd and sinfull conversation, took this course with her;
I have read a story of a Religious man, who being desirous to reclaim an unchaste woman from her lewd and sinful Conversation, took this course with her;
but he still made many doubts, least at this window, or that key-hole, this crevis or that cranny, some or other might chance to peep in and espy them together;
but he still made many doubts, lest At this window, or that keyhole, this crevice or that cranny, Some or other might chance to peep in and espy them together;
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It was good councell that a Rabbin gave to one of his Schollers: There are three things I would have thee remember all the day long: An Eye that sees thee: An Eare that heares thee:
It was good council that a Rabbin gave to one of his Scholars: There Are three things I would have thee Remember all the day long: an Eye that sees thee: an Ear that hears thee:
So say I to thee (O secure, sin-sleeping soule) if thou canst find one houre wherein Gods eye is not upon thee, take that houre to be secure and sinfull, to be merry and mad, to doe the Devils work with diligence, or Gods work with negligence:
So say I to thee (Oh secure, sin-sleeping soul) if thou Canst find one hour wherein God's eye is not upon thee, take that hour to be secure and sinful, to be merry and mad, to do the Devils work with diligence, or God's work with negligence:
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If he watch over thee, doe thou watch with him all the day long, and say of every place where thou commest, what Hagar said of that Well, which she called, Beer-la-hai-roi, that is, The Well of him that lives and sees me.
If he watch over thee, do thou watch with him all the day long, and say of every place where thou Comest, what Hagar said of that Well, which she called, Beer-la-hai-roi, that is, The Well of him that lives and sees me.
First, it is so provokefull, that it is frequently called a provocation , as being that wherewith God is exceedingly grieved fretted , vexed , burdened , resisted ,
First, it is so provokefull, that it is frequently called a provocation, as being that wherewith God is exceedingly grieved fretted, vexed, burdened, resisted,
and provoked with heart-breaking griefe, &c. you must know, Anger in God, is not a passion as it is in us (for he is a simple and uncompounded Essence, free from all passion and perturbation) but Anger in God, is a Will or Inclination to punish sin, arising from the detestation of sin:
and provoked with Heartbreaking grief, etc. you must know, Anger in God, is not a passion as it is in us (for he is a simple and uncompounded Essence, free from all passion and perturbation) but Anger in God, is a Will or Inclination to Punish since, arising from the detestation of since:
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he frownes on the wicked, and sets his face against them ; he threatens them with dreadful denunciations , and executes the judgements which he hath threatned .
he frowns on the wicked, and sets his face against them; he threatens them with dreadful denunciations, and executes the Judgments which he hath threatened.
Secondly, sin as it is very provokefull, so it is very loathsome, therefore called in the Text Abomination: No carcasse or carrion so loathsome in our sight,
Secondly, since as it is very provokefull, so it is very loathsome, Therefore called in the Text Abomination: No carcase or carrion so loathsome in our sighed,
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But if his wrath be once kindled, then the sinners in Zion shall be afraid, fearfulnesse shall surprize the Hypocrites, who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire, who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings ?
But if his wrath be once kindled, then the Sinners in Zion shall be afraid, fearfulness shall surprise the Hypocrites, who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire, who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
and that by an omnipotent hand and outstretched arme, and fury poured out. Secondly, it is infinite in Extension or Duration; it extends to all eternity;
and that by an omnipotent hand and outstretched arm, and fury poured out. Secondly, it is infinite in Extension or Duration; it extends to all eternity;
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for the wrath of God is the very fuell that feeds the fire of hell (the breath of the Lord like a streame of brimstone doth kindle it ) now, that fire is an eternall fire ;
for the wrath of God is the very fuel that feeds the fire of hell (the breath of the Lord like a stream of brimstone does kindle it) now, that fire is an Eternal fire;
which being the blood of a person that is God as well as man, is therefore called, The blood of God, Acts 20.28. Hearken therefore thou poore miserable mortall worme, that makest it a small matter to kindle the infinite wrath of that God who is a consuming fire .
which being the blood of a person that is God as well as man, is Therefore called, The blood of God, Acts 20.28. Harken Therefore thou poor miserable Mortal worm, that Makest it a small matter to kindle the infinite wrath of that God who is a consuming fire.
And if the denouncing or menacing of Temporall judgements be so dreadfull, what will the suffering of Eternall judgements be? What will it be to suffer the vengeance of eternall fire? Thou art now ready to fancy to thy selfe, a God made all of mercy and compassion;
And if the denouncing or menacing of Temporal Judgments be so dreadful, what will the suffering of Eternal Judgments be? What will it be to suffer the vengeance of Eternal fire? Thou art now ready to fancy to thy self, a God made all of mercy and compassion;
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Secondly, here is something for exhortation. This Doctrine hints to us these two Duties. First, learne to justifie the Lord in all his threatnings and executions.
Secondly, Here is something for exhortation. This Doctrine hints to us these two Duties. First, Learn to justify the Lord in all his threatenings and executions.
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But in the midst of all these sad signes and symptomes of God's displeasure, the Lord may say to us as he said to Jerusalem; Jer. 4.18. thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee:
But in the midst of all these sad Signs and symptoms of God's displeasure, the Lord may say to us as he said to Jerusalem; Jer. 4.18. thy Way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee:
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God delights not in thundering threats, nor breaking blowes, nor severe proceedings against his people; He doth not afflict willingly L•m. 3.33. or from his heart, as the Hebrew phrase carries it;
God delights not in thundering Treats, nor breaking blows, nor severe proceedings against his people; He does not afflict willingly L•m. 3.33. or from his heart, as the Hebrew phrase carries it;
Ye read of a shaving Razor where with God threatens his people, Isa. 7.20. but the Prophet tels ye, it is a Razor that is hired, as if God had no Razor of his owne, he delights not to have it or to use it.
You read of a shaving Razor where with God threatens his people, Isaiah 7.20. but the Prophet tells you, it is a Razor that is hired, as if God had no Razor of his own, he delights not to have it or to use it.
It is Bernards observation, that God is called Pater misericordiarum, the Father of mercies, because mercy naturally proceeds from him, and is willingly bestowed;
It is Bernards observation, that God is called Pater Misericordiarum, the Father of Mercies, Because mercy naturally proceeds from him, and is willingly bestowed;
Shall God be angry, and shall not we feare and fall downe before him? Shall God threaten both by his Word and by his Works? His Word specifying what judgements we have deserved;
Shall God be angry, and shall not we Fear and fallen down before him? Shall God threaten both by his Word and by his Works? His Word specifying what Judgments we have deserved;
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Feare ye not me, saith the Lord? will ye not tremble at my presence, that have placed the Sand for the bound of the Sea by a perpetuall decree, that it cannot passe it ? Feare ye not my Word? Feare ye not my Rod? This is certaine, the more we triumph in prosperity, the more we shall tremble in adversity;
fear you not me, Says the Lord? will you not tremble At my presence, that have placed the Sand for the bound of the Sea by a perpetual Decree, that it cannot pass it? fear you not my Word? fear you not my Rod? This is certain, the more we triumph in Prosperity, the more we shall tremble in adversity;
Thirdly, this Doctrine may be improved for imitation both to Ministers and Magistrates. First, Ministers by Gods own example, may threaten impenitent sinners.
Thirdly, this Doctrine may be improved for imitation both to Ministers and Magistrates. First, Ministers by God's own Exampl, may threaten impenitent Sinners.
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Let no man slight this way as too legall, crying out These are legall Preachers, &c. For our Saviour himselfe trod in the same path, denouncing dreadfull woes against impenitent sinners:
Let no man slight this Way as too Legal, crying out These Are Legal Preachers, etc. For our Saviour himself trod in the same path, denouncing dreadful woes against impenitent Sinners:
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And where doe you meet with a more terrible soule-shaking Commination, then that of our Saviour in the same Chapter? ver. 33. Yee Serpents, ye generation of Vipers,
And where do you meet with a more terrible soule-shaking Commination, then that of our Saviour in the same Chapter? ver. 33. Ye Serpents, you generation of Vipers,
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though there was never any Minister of Christ more Evangelicall then he, yet he could speak to sinners as a Son of thunder, as well as in a still voice: Did he not thunder and lighten when he made Felix tremble ? Does he not tell sinners of the terrour of the Lord ? and the dreadfulnesse of his wrath? That he shall come in flaming fire to take vengeance on all them that know not God,
though there was never any Minister of christ more Evangelical then he, yet he could speak to Sinners as a Son of thunder, as well as in a still voice: Did he not thunder and lighten when he made Felix tremble? Does he not tell Sinners of the terror of the Lord? and the dreadfulness of his wrath? That he shall come in flaming fire to take vengeance on all them that know not God,
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thus did Nehemiah; he testified against Sabbath-breakers, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? If ye doe so againe, I will lay hands on you:
thus did Nehemiah; he testified against Sabbath breakers, and said unto them, Why lodge you about the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on you:
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for see what God speaks by the Prophet Zacharie Zech. 1.6. My words and my Statutes which I commanded my servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your Fathers? What he pronounced in a way of commination, he made good in a way of execution.
for see what God speaks by the Prophet Zacharias Zechariah 1.6. My words and my Statutes which I commanded my Servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your Father's? What he pronounced in a Way of commination, he made good in a Way of execution.
But where headstrong Obstinacy is added to grosse Impiety, he must act with just severity, in suppressing sinne and sinners, Turning the wheele upon the wicked ,
But where headstrong Obstinacy is added to gross Impiety, he must act with just severity, in suppressing sin and Sinners, Turning the wheel upon the wicked,
for no other end, then what was Gods end in my Text, The sinners reformation. And this lets me in to the consideration of the third and last point which I propounded to yee, which is this:
for no other end, then what was God's end in my Text, The Sinners Reformation. And this lets me in to the consideration of the third and last point which I propounded to ye, which is this:
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If he have but ten thousand to meet his enemy that comes against him with twenty thousand, he sends an embassage, and desires conditions of peace . So doe thou;
If he have but ten thousand to meet his enemy that comes against him with twenty thousand, he sends an Embassy, and Desires conditions of peace. So do thou;
and Incense thereon, and goe quickely unto the Congregation, and make an attonement for them. We may see the evidence of this truth in the grounds of it.
and Incense thereon, and go quickly unto the Congregation, and make an atonement for them. We may see the evidence of this truth in the grounds of it.
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and say to them as our Saviour said to his Disciples, How long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Secondly, Reformation should prevent Desolation;
and say to them as our Saviour said to his Disciples, How long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Secondly, Reformation should prevent Desolation;
Thirdly, delayes in Repentance are exceeding dangerous. The habits of sinne are more strengthned; the powers and faculties of the Soule are more weakned and wounded;
Thirdly, delays in Repentance Are exceeding dangerous. The habits of sin Are more strengthened; the Powers and faculties of the Soul Are more weakened and wounded;
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When Jerusalem became as a boyling pot, whose great scumme went not forth out of her; (judgements would not mollifie her nor bring her to repentance) the Lord is extreamly angry,
When Jerusalem became as a boiling pot, whose great scum went not forth out of her; (Judgments would not mollify her nor bring her to Repentance) the Lord is extremely angry,
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Our young men have been slain with the edge of the sword, our Widowes have bewailed the losse of their husbands, our Orphans have bewailed the losse of their Parents,
Our young men have been slave with the edge of the sword, our Widows have bewailed the loss of their Husbands, our Orphans have bewailed the loss of their Parents,
We have had sad and mournfull messages, of Villages plundered, houses fired, Brethren imprisoned, Women abused, estates devoured, whole Counties wasted;
We have had sad and mournful messages, of Villages plundered, houses fired, Brothers imprisoned, Women abused, estates devoured, Whole Counties wasted;
there is yet as much swearing and lying, deceiving and dissembling, as much pride and covetousnesse, self-seeking and self-confidence, discord and dissention among Brethren,
there is yet as much swearing and lying, deceiving and dissembling, as much pride and covetousness, self-seeking and self-confidence, discord and dissension among Brothers,
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so that God may justly and angrily speak to England as he doth to Jerusalem in the Text, Wilt thou not be made clean? when will it once be? Yea, the Lord may justly take up that complaint of us, which he doth of the Jewes in Jeremiah's time;
so that God may justly and angrily speak to England as he does to Jerusalem in the Text, Wilt thou not be made clean? when will it once be? Yea, the Lord may justly take up that complaint of us, which he does of the Jews in Jeremiah's time;
They are Brasse and Iron (base and drossie mettall, good for nothing) the bellowes are burnt (the lungs of my messengers are spent with speaking to them) the Lead is consumed of the fire, the Founder melteth in vain,
They Are Brass and Iron (base and drossy mettle, good for nothing) the bellows Are burned (the lungs of my messengers Are spent with speaking to them) the Led is consumed of the fire, the Founder melts in vain,
for their wickednesses are not plucked away, (all the paines and labour that hath been spent about refining of them is lost;) Therefore reprobate silver shall men call them,
for their Wickednesses Are not plucked away, (all the pains and labour that hath been spent about refining of them is lost;) Therefore Reprobate silver shall men call them,
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Blush O Heavens, and stand amazed O Earth, that a people should have so many instructions, corrections, warnings and awakenings, woundings and breaking blowes, yet should remaine so unreformed!
Blush Oh Heavens, and stand amazed Oh Earth, that a people should have so many instructions, corrections, Warnings and awakenings, woundings and breaking blows, yet should remain so unreformed!
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For this should our eyes drop downe teares, and we should in the bitternesse of our spirits cry out with Ezra, Ezra 9.15. Behold O Lord, we are before thee this day in our trespasses,
For this should our eyes drop down tears, and we should in the bitterness of our spirits cry out with Ezra, Ezra 9.15. Behold Oh Lord, we Are before thee this day in our Trespasses,
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In the second place, let a word of Exhortation take hold on your hearts, (and what I preach to others, the Lord grant I may practice in my owne soule) Let us study a particular Reformation in our hearts and houses;
In the second place, let a word of Exhortation take hold on your hearts, (and what I preach to Others, the Lord grant I may practice in my own soul) Let us study a particular Reformation in our hearts and houses;
He waits till ye meet him with repentance, that he may meet you with deliverance. If ye were but fitted for mercy, he would bestow a full mercy on you.
He waits till you meet him with Repentance, that he may meet you with deliverance. If you were but fitted for mercy, he would bestow a full mercy on you.
O admirable and unheard of condescention, that the Ceator should beseech the creature, that the King of eternity, whose glory is lifted up above the heavens , should intreat wormes and dust to be reconciled.
O admirable and unheard of condescension, that the Ceator should beseech the creature, that the King of eternity, whose glory is lifted up above the heavens, should entreat worms and dust to be reconciled.
then had thy peace beene as a river, and thy righteousnesse as the waves of the Sea. It is Chrysostoms observation upon my Text, that when God was now about to punish them, he do's pitty them ;
then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the Sea. It is Chrysostom observation upon my Text, that when God was now about to Punish them, he do's pity them;
How shall I scourge thee my Son? How shall I give thee up (to Ruine) O Ephraim! How shall I deliver thee (into the hand of thine enemies) O Israel? How shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me,
How shall I scourge thee my Son? How shall I give thee up (to Ruin) Oh Ephraim! How shall I deliver thee (into the hand of thine enemies) Oh Israel? How shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I Set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me,
and death, and danger? Are we willing to perish? to be made a hissing, a reproach, and an astonishment to all other Nations? Know ye not that one sin unrepented, unreformed will doe us more mischiefe then all our enraged Enemies can doe us? One sinne in forcing the Levites Concubine to death (it is one of the saddest Stories that ye meet with in all the Scriptures) occasioned the slaughter of LXV. THOUSAND MEN ;
and death, and danger? are we willing to perish? to be made a hissing, a reproach, and an astonishment to all other nations? Know you not that one since unrepented, unreformed will do us more mischief then all our enraged Enemies can do us? One sin in forcing the Levites Concubine to death (it is one of the Saddest Stories that you meet with in all the Scriptures) occasioned the slaughter of LXV. THOUSAND MEN;
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Know ye not that without Reformation there will be no Pacification? Ye read in Isa. 9.12. that though the Syrians before, and the Philistines behinde had devoured Israel with open mouth, yet Gods anger was not turned away but his hand was stretched out still.
Know you not that without Reformation there will be no Pacification? You read in Isaiah 9.12. that though the Syrians before, and the philistines behind had devoured Israel with open Mouth, yet God's anger was not turned away but his hand was stretched out still.
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But why would not God be pacified after all that calamity which fell upon them? the reason followes, verse 13. For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them,
But why would not God be pacified After all that calamity which fell upon them? the reason follows, verse 13. For the people turns not unto him that smites them,
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Nay yet more, without Reformation, we can expect nothing but a desolation, Be thou instructed, O Ierusalem (saith God ) lest my soule depart from thee (or be difioynted from thee,
Nay yet more, without Reformation, we can expect nothing but a desolation, Be thou instructed, Oh Ierusalem (Says God) lest my soul depart from thee (or be difioynted from thee,
yet if they doe not heare the rod, and learne instruction, and be reformed, Hee will be loosed or disioynted from them, cut them off from his hand, and make them desolate.
yet if they do not hear the rod, and Learn instruction, and be reformed, He will be loosed or disjointed from them, Cut them off from his hand, and make them desolate.
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And tell me (Sirs) are ye willing to tyre out Gods patience that do's preserve you? when ye stand but upon one bough of a tree, (Gods forbearance or long-suffering) which bough if it were broken or cut downe, ye should fall into all woe and misery, both here and hereafter, Are ye willing to cut down that bough? Will ye observe lying vanities, and forsake your owne mercy ? Will ye provoke God to say in his displeasure, I will stretch out my hand against thee and destroy thee;
And tell me (Sirs) Are you willing to tyre out God's patience that do's preserve you? when you stand but upon one bough of a tree, (God's forbearance or long-suffering) which bough if it were broken or Cut down, you should fallen into all woe and misery, both Here and hereafter, are you willing to Cut down that bough? Will you observe lying vanities, and forsake your own mercy? Will you provoke God to say in his displeasure, I will stretch out my hand against thee and destroy thee;
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and so earnestly pressed upon us this day? Answ. I answer briefly, It is the purging away of whatsoever doth defile the Soule. As Errour in opinion. Inordinacy of Affection. Sinfulnesse in Conversation.
and so earnestly pressed upon us this day? Answer I answer briefly, It is the purging away of whatsoever does defile the Soul. As Error in opinion. Inordinacy of Affection. Sinfulness in Conversation.
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For the first, Doe ye thinke Errours in judgement small matters, or trifles not to be regarded? Know ye not that they are exceeding Dangerous in their Nature. Damnable in their Effects.
For the First, Do you think Errors in judgement small matters, or trifles not to be regarded? Know you not that they Are exceeding Dangerous in their Nature. Damnable in their Effects.
& haue seen some beauty in spirituall things, and tasted of the heavenly gift, yet when once they are caught in this snare of errour, they lose the savour of grace,
& have seen Some beauty in spiritual things, and tasted of the heavenly gift, yet when once they Are caught in this snare of error, they loose the savour of grace,
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how great is that darknesse ? So here, if the minde and judgement be corrupted, how great is that corruption? In God's feare therefore, let all errours be avoyded,
how great is that darkness? So Here, if the mind and judgement be corrupted, how great is that corruption? In God's Fear Therefore, let all errors be avoided,
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For the second, viz. Inordinacy of Affection; such as sinfull feares, sensuall delights, carnall contentment, creature-confidence, selfe-love and selfe-seeking, earthly mindednesse, and the like; they must all be renounced,
For the second, viz. Inordinacy of Affection; such as sinful fears, sensual delights, carnal contentment, Creature confidence, Self-love and Self-seeking, earthly Mindedness, and the like; they must all be renounced,
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Quest But how, or by what Meanes may the worke of Reformation be carried on, both in publick and private, in Church and State, in our hearts and houses?
Quest But how, or by what Means may the work of Reformation be carried on, both in public and private, in Church and State, in our hearts and houses?
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Secondly, Looke often on our Covenant, and take heed of breaking with that God who keepes Covenant with us, and accurately eyeth and observeth al the juglings of our hearts.
Secondly, Look often on our Covenant, and take heed of breaking with that God who keeps Covenant with us, and accurately eyeth and observeth all the jugglings of our hearts.
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Who among us doe not tremble at the story of Zedekiah, of whom God speakes thus (after he had broke his Covenant which he had made with Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon ) shall Zedekiah prosper? shall he escape that doth such things? or shall he breake the Covenant and be delivered? No, even in the midst of Babilon shall he dye.
Who among us do not tremble At the story of Zedekiah, of whom God speaks thus (After he had broke his Covenant which he had made with Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon) shall Zedekiah prosper? shall he escape that does such things? or shall he break the Covenant and be Delivered? No, even in the midst of Babylon shall he die.
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O that in setting up the building of Reformation (for which we have lift up our hands to the most high God) there might be no noyse of jars or janglings, crossings or thwartings, envyings or hart-burnings.
Oh that in setting up the building of Reformation (for which we have lift up our hands to the most high God) there might be no noise of jars or janglings, crossings or thwartings, envyings or hart-burnings.
and advancement of the worke of Reformation, that ye may be fervent in spirit NONLATINALPHABET, seething hot, Rom. 12.11.; a peculiar people zealous of good workes :
and advancement of the work of Reformation, that you may be fervent in Spirit, seething hight, Rom. 12.11.; a peculiar people zealous of good works:
That God Breath's out against us his comminations . That God Cal's aloud for speedy Reformation . I beseech you as a poore Messenger of Jesus Christ, lay these things to heart,
That God Breath's out against us his comminations. That God Cal's aloud for speedy Reformation. I beseech you as a poor Messenger of jesus christ, lay these things to heart,
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nor regardeth the rich more then the poore Job 34.19.: ) Then give me leave to propound that question to you which the Prophet Oded did to the men of Israel, 2 Cro. 28.10. Are there not with you, even with you, sinnes against the Lord your God? I come not hither, either to accuse or to censure any of you: (There is a witnesse within you will doe the one;
nor Regardeth the rich more then the poor Job 34.19.:) Then give me leave to propound that question to you which the Prophet Oded did to the men of Israel, 2 Cro. 28.10. are there not with you, even with you, Sins against the Lord your God? I come not hither, either to accuse or to censure any of you: (There is a witness within you will do the one;
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Beware lest out of Cowardize or carnall feares, out of sinfull complyance and conformity to the wils of men, ye TOLERATE what God would not have TOLERATED;
Beware lest out of Cowardice or carnal fears, out of sinful compliance and conformity to the wills of men, you TOLERATE what God would not have TOLERATED;
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Take heed, lest there be any found among you, that are zealous for vindicating Civill Liberties, but when Church-government comes to be setled, ye shrinke and start,
Take heed, lest there be any found among you, that Are zealous for vindicating Civil Liberties, but when Church-government comes to be settled, you shrink and start,
Ye have of late caused the Scriptures to be searched, desiring that the minde of Christ in point of government, and what therein will beare the stampe of divine Authority, may be represented to you:
You have of late caused the Scriptures to be searched, desiring that the mind of christ in point of government, and what therein will bear the stamp of divine authority, may be represented to you:
But let me put you in minde of a sad Story that ye meet with in this Prophesie, Jerem. 42. The people come to the Prophet very demurely, Desiring that God would shew them the way wherein they should walke,
But let me put you in mind of a sad Story that you meet with in this Prophesy, Jeremiah 42. The people come to the Prophet very demurely, Desiring that God would show them the Way wherein they should walk,
Well, the Prophet do's inquire, and brings them a Message that they doe not like, ver. 10. viz. That they should abide in the Land of Judah, and not goe downe to Egypt.
Well, the Prophet do's inquire, and brings them a Message that they do not like, ver. 10. viz. That they should abide in the Land of Judah, and not go down to Egypt.
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Doe our sinnes yet threaten us with a Woe? Then let me beseech you (Honourable and Beloved) study to be so many Moseses to stand in the breach , between God's wrath and a sinfull people.
Do our Sins yet threaten us with a Woe? Then let me beseech you (Honourable and beloved) study to be so many Moses to stand in the breach, between God's wrath and a sinful people.
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Behold, thou hast beene carefull for us with all this care (in preserving us from the rage of those that rose up against us) What is to be done for thee?
Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care (in preserving us from the rage of those that rose up against us) What is to be done for thee?
O did ye but live up to the height of your mercies and engagements, what a renowned Parliament would you be? Therefore Doe worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem Ruth 4.11.? Think with your selves ye heare the whole Kingdome crying to you, as the man of Macedonia did to Paul, Acts 16.9. We are desperately sicke with sinne as well as misery, Come heale us, come helpe us.
O did you but live up to the height of your Mercies and engagements, what a renowned Parliament would you be? Therefore Do worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem Ruth 4.11.? Think with your selves you hear the Whole Kingdom crying to you, as the man of Macedonia did to Paul, Acts 16.9. We Are desperately sick with sin as well as misery, Come heal us, come help us.
Thus did godly Hezekiah, 2 Chro 31.4 He commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the Priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the Law of the Lord.
Thus did godly Hezekiah, 2 Chro 31.4 He commanded the people that dwelled in Jerusalem to give the portion of the Priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the Law of the Lord.
then for setting up of a godly consciencious Ministery, in those places especially, where the people are ready to perish for lack of vision, and (were they but sensible of their owne misery) would cry out as the Prisosoners at Ludgate, Bread for the Lords sake, Bread for the Lords sake.
then for setting up of a godly conscientious Ministry, in those places especially, where the people Are ready to perish for lack of vision, and (were they but sensible of their own misery) would cry out as the Prisosoners At Ludgate, Bred for the lords sake, Bred for the lords sake.
TAKE ORDER That errours and heresies be discountenanced and suppressed; stop the spreading of this Gangrene, before it over-run the whole body of the Kingdome:
TAKE ORDER That errors and heresies be discountenanced and suppressed; stop the spreading of this Gangrene, before it overrun the Whole body of the Kingdom:
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O that I might make it my request to this honourable Senate on my bended knees, that ye would take some speedy course to stop this Flood-gate least we be drowned;
Oh that I might make it my request to this honourable Senate on my bent knees, that you would take Some speedy course to stop this Floodgate lest we be drowned;
My soule shall weep in secret places for your pride (for onely by pride comes all our contention ) and mine eye shall weep sore and run downe with teares:
My soul shall weep in secret places for your pride (for only by pride comes all our contention) and mine eye shall weep soar and run down with tears:
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but all the Churches of Christ about us, will bring in their votes, and say, This is a Parliament that the Lord hath blessed, This is a Parliament that the Lord hath crowned. FINIS.
but all the Churches of christ about us, will bring in their votes, and say, This is a Parliament that the Lord hath blessed, This is a Parliament that the Lord hath crowned. FINIS.
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