comforts present in the type, Joshua the Brand; comforts promised in the substance, Jesus the Branch. Comforts to Joshua, the comfort of protection against adversaries, ver. 1, 2. The comfort of Honouring and adorning him for his Ministery and Office, ver. 4, 5. The comfort of Remuneration for his fidelity, ver. 6, 7. The words of the Text are a promise of protection, revealed by the Angel, published by the Prophet, two excellent witnesses to a promise.
comforts present in the type, joshua the Brand; comforts promised in the substance, jesus the Branch. Comforts to joshua, the Comfort of protection against Adversaries, ver. 1, 2. The Comfort of Honouring and adorning him for his Ministry and Office, ver. 4, 5. The Comfort of Remuneration for his Fidis, ver. 6, 7. The words of the Text Are a promise of protection, revealed by the Angel, published by the Prophet, two excellent Witnesses to a promise.
With Israel, when Pharaoh and his Host pursued them, when they were in the hands of the Midianites; when they were in the hand of the Philistines; when they were in Babylon in the bottome amongst the mirtle trees, with the three children in the furnace; with Daniel in the Lions den; with Paul in the shipwrack; with Elisha when beset with an Army at Dothan; with Lot in the midst of Sodom; the Angel of the Lord is round about those that fear him to deliver them, Psal. 34. 7. He shewed me Ioshua ] Israel returned but from two Captivities, from Egypt and from Babylon, and in both we find a Joshua imployed, one to possesse them of Canaan, another to re-edifie the Temple.
With Israel, when Pharaoh and his Host pursued them, when they were in the hands of the midianites; when they were in the hand of the philistines; when they were in Babylon in the bottom among the myrtle trees, with the three children in the furnace; with daniel in the Lions den; with Paul in the shipwreck; with Elisha when beset with an Army At Dothan; with Lot in the midst of Sodom; the Angel of the Lord is round about those that Fear him to deliver them, Psalm 34. 7. He showed me Ioshua ] Israel returned but from two Captivities, from Egypt and from Babylon, and in both we find a joshua employed, one to possess them of Canaan, Another to re-edify the Temple.
Joshua the High-Priest ] He is seldome mentioned alone without Zerubbabel, as Ezra 3. 2, 8. 4. 3. 5. 2. Nehem. 12. 1. Hag. 1. 1, 12, 14. Hag. 2. 2, 4. As in their returne out of Egypt they were led by Moses and Aaron, Psal. 77. 20. so in their return out of Babylon they were led by Zerubbabel and Ioshua, and being returned, these two were to engage themselves in the work of building the Temple, Ezra 5. 2. And indeed Temple-work doth never go prosperously on,
joshua the High-Priest ] He is seldom mentioned alone without Zerubbabel, as Ezra 3. 2, 8. 4. 3. 5. 2. Nehemiah 12. 1. Hag. 1. 1, 12, 14. Hag. 2. 2, 4. As in their return out of Egypt they were led by Moses and Aaron, Psalm 77. 20. so in their return out of Babylon they were led by Zerubbabel and Ioshua, and being returned, these two were to engage themselves in the work of building the Temple, Ezra 5. 2. And indeed Temple work does never go prosperously on,
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but when the Ministry of the Priest is backed and encouraged with the authority of the Magistrate. As it was by Nehemiah, Hezekiah, and other good Princes.
but when the Ministry of the Priest is backed and encouraged with the Authority of the Magistrate. As it was by Nehemiah, Hezekiah, and other good Princes.
And therefore they are enemies to the building of Gods house, who go about to perswade the Magistrate that he hath nothing to do with matters of Religion, that it belongs not either to his power or duty, to take care that purity of truth and worship be preserved within his territores:
And Therefore they Are enemies to the building of God's house, who go about to persuade the Magistrate that he hath nothing to do with matters of Religion, that it belongs not either to his power or duty, to take care that purity of truth and worship be preserved within his territores:
of whom notwithstanding it is prophecied, that they should be nursing Fathers to the Church, Isa. 49. 23. and truly they are none of the best Nurses, that suffer their children to have poison as freely offer'd them, as milk or wholsome meat.
of whom notwithstanding it is prophesied, that they should be nursing Father's to the Church, Isaiah 49. 23. and truly they Are none of the best Nurse's, that suffer their children to have poison as freely offered them, as milk or wholesome meat.
But his notable malice is against Religion, and the building of the Temple. If there be any more special instrument of that then other, him in speciall manner he opposeth;
But his notable malice is against Religion, and the building of the Temple. If there be any more special Instrument of that then other, him in special manner he Opposeth;
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The true Jesus, whereof our Joshuah was a type, was no sooner called by God to build his house (for so it was said of him that he should do, Zach. 6. 13.) but we finde him assaulted by the Tempter, Mat. 4. 1. Of all works this is the work which Satan most desires to oppose,
The true jesus, whereof our Joshua was a type, was no sooner called by God to built his house (for so it was said of him that he should do, Zach 6. 13.) but we find him assaulted by the Tempter, Mathew 4. 1. Of all works this is the work which Satan most Desires to oppose,
So much the word standing frequently importeth attending upon a Ministry, Deut. 10. 8. 17. 12. 1 King. 17. 1. Heb. 10. 11. whereby is noted, 1. Reverence to the Lord whom he served. 2. Readinesse to receive his commands. 2. As a Defendant, who being accused stands up to answer for himself;
So much the word standing frequently imports attending upon a Ministry, Deuteronomy 10. 8. 17. 12. 1 King. 17. 1. Hebrew 10. 11. whereby is noted, 1. reverence to the Lord whom he served. 2. Readiness to receive his commands. 2. As a Defendant, who being accused Stands up to answer for himself;
therefore it is said of the ungodly, that they shall not stand in judgement, Psal. 1. 5. Joshua was in filthy garments, yet God imploy'd him, and Satan accused him.
Therefore it is said of the ungodly, that they shall not stand in judgement, Psalm 1. 5. joshua was in filthy garments, yet God employed him, and Satan accused him.
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The truth is, it is not robes or rags that trouble him, but that whether in the one or the other, we do any way stand before the Lord, and minister unto him.
The truth is, it is not robes or rags that trouble him, but that whither in the one or the other, we do any Way stand before the Lord, and minister unto him.
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Before the Angell of the Lord ] namely, the Angel of Gods presence, Isa. 63. 9. the Angel of the Covenant, Mal. 3. 1. He is the Lord of the House,
Before the Angel of the Lord ] namely, the Angel of God's presence, Isaiah 63. 9. the Angel of the Covenant, Malachi 3. 1. He is the Lord of the House,
and Joshua his servant, Heb. 3. 6. Mat. 24. 45. He is the Judge over the House, Acts 10. 42. and Joshua his Subject. And in both capacities he stands before him, to execute the commands of his Lord, to answer the accusations of his adversary.
and joshua his servant, Hebrew 3. 6. Mathew 24. 45. He is the Judge over the House, Acts 10. 42. and joshua his Subject. And in both capacities he Stands before him, to execute the commands of his Lord, to answer the accusations of his adversary.
And Satan standing at his right hand ] the right hand seemes to have been the place of the Accuser, Psal. 109. 6, 7. And it is the Hand of Action. A wise mans heart is at his right hand, Eccles. 10. 2. he doth what he doth heartily as to the Lord.
And Satan standing At his right hand ] the right hand seems to have been the place of the Accuser, Psalm 109. 6, 7. And it is the Hand of Actium. A wise men heart is At his right hand, Eccles. 10. 2. he does what he does heartily as to the Lord.
Satan hopes, if he speed not at accusing, he shall at resisting, that he shall prevaile either as an Adversary or a Tempter. But here is Joshua's comfort,
Satan hope's, if he speed not At accusing, he shall At resisting, that he shall prevail either as an Adversary or a Tempter. But Here is Joshua's Comfort,
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To Resist him in his Ministry, to accuse him for his failings. What these failings were we may guesse by the story. 1. He ministred not in the Priests robes,
To Resist him in his Ministry, to accuse him for his failings. What these failings were we may guess by the story. 1. He ministered not in the Priests robes,
but in filthy garments, v. 3. 2. He delayed the building of the Temple, till pressed thereunto by the Prophets, Ezra 5. 1. 3. His sons were, some of them, defiled with strange wives, Ezra 10. 18. What a white devil have we here? Satan transforming himself into an Angel of Light, zealous for Gods worship, which is the thing that he chiefly maligneth.
but in filthy garments, v. 3. 2. He delayed the building of the Temple, till pressed thereunto by the prophets, Ezra 5. 1. 3. His Sons were, Some of them, defiled with strange wives, Ezra 10. 18. What a white Devil have we Here? Satan transforming himself into an Angel of Light, zealous for God's worship, which is the thing that he chiefly maligneth.
they would faine have had an hand in building the Temple, the building whereof they most earnestly maligned, Ezra 4. 1, 2. Dalila will take Sampson on her knee to cut off his haire.
they would feign have had an hand in building the Temple, the building whereof they most earnestly maligned, Ezra 4. 1, 2. Delilah will take Sampson on her knee to Cut off his hair.
Christs enemies will court him that they may entrap him, Mat. 22. 16. and Pauls enemies will preach Christ to adde affliction unto him, Phil. 1. 16. we finde Satan one while tempting Christ, another while confessing him, denying him in the Pharisee, John 7. 52. acknowledging him in the man possessed, Mark 1. 24. (but with a mischievous purpose in both,
Christ enemies will court him that they may entrap him, Mathew 22. 16. and Paul's enemies will preach christ to add affliction unto him, Philip 1. 16. we find Satan one while tempting christ, Another while confessing him, denying him in the Pharisee, John 7. 52. acknowledging him in the man possessed, Mark 1. 24. (but with a mischievous purpose in both,
as if it were Learning to deny him, as if it were madness to confesse him,) one while leading him to the Temple ▪ another while shewing the World. He hath Temple temptations, and secular temptations, it is all one to him, the Serpents skill or Samuels mantle,
as if it were Learning to deny him, as if it were madness to confess him,) one while leading him to the Temple ▪ Another while showing the World. He hath Temple temptations, and secular temptations, it is all one to him, the Serpents skill or Samuels mantle,
The Lord that hath chosen Ierusalem, rebuke thee ] Must Gods holy Tribunal be still troubled with the obstreperous malice of a common Barrater? canst thou hinder the Adoption, or alter the immurable Election of God? we see hereby the Rage of Satan, he never gives over accusing till God silence him.
The Lord that hath chosen Ierusalem, rebuke thee ] Must God's holy Tribunal be still troubled with the obstreperous malice of a Common Barrater? Canst thou hinder the Adoption, or altar the immurable Election of God? we see hereby the Rage of Satan, he never gives over accusing till God silence him.
except he be quite burnt up? have I begun to deliver him, and shall I not perfect it? did I bring him out of the furnace of Babylon sore against thy will, that I might gratifie thy malice in destroying him here? Can I be weary in shewing mercy,
except he be quite burned up? have I begun to deliver him, and shall I not perfect it? did I bring him out of the furnace of Babylon soar against thy will, that I might gratify thy malice in destroying him Here? Can I be weary in showing mercy,
The words contain a Vision of a special mercy to Joshua, set forth in the manner of a juridical processe. Wherein we have 1. Joshua his Ministry and defence. He stood tanquam Servus.
The words contain a Vision of a special mercy to joshua, Set forth in the manner of a juridical process. Wherein we have 1. joshua his Ministry and defence. He stood tanquam Servus.
and so are known only to faith, which is NONLATINALPHABET, the very present subsistence of things which to hope are but future ▪ Heb. 11. 1. 3. They exist really in opere & effectu ▪ in the work done, visible to the sense of all beholders ▪ and so wicked men know the works of God in execution which they knew not in denunciation, as our Saviour tells us, Matth. 24. 38, 39. though Noah had threatned the deluge,
and so Are known only to faith, which is, the very present subsistence of things which to hope Are but future ▪ Hebrew 11. 1. 3. They exist really in Opere & effectu ▪ in the work done, visible to the sense of all beholders ▪ and so wicked men know the works of God in execution which they knew not in denunciation, as our Saviour tells us, Matthew 24. 38, 39. though Noah had threatened the deluge,
When therefore we have Gods promise, how crosse soever it may appear to sense or reason, we should with David encourage our selves in the Lord our God, 1 Sam. 30. 6. and rest upon his name, I AM, who calleth the things which are not, as if they were.
When Therefore we have God's promise, how cross soever it may appear to sense or reason, we should with David encourage our selves in the Lord our God, 1 Sam. 30. 6. and rest upon his name, I AM, who calls the things which Are not, as if they were.
He that gave Being to the world out of nothing to make good his decree of Creation, can give unto any man comfort out of nothing, to make good a promise of mercy and deliverance.
He that gave Being to the world out of nothing to make good his Decree of Creation, can give unto any man Comfort out of nothing, to make good a promise of mercy and deliverance.
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He can command his loving kindnesse, Psal. 42. 8. He can create peace, Isa. 57. 19. when all second causes, Vines, Olives, Fig-trees, Fields, Herds, Stalls, do wholly miscarry, we may rejoyce in God,
He can command his loving kindness, Psalm 42. 8. He can create peace, Isaiah 57. 19. when all second Causes, Vines, Olive, Figtrees, Fields, Herds, Stalls, do wholly miscarry, we may rejoice in God,
and glory in his salvation, Habak. 3. 17, 18. when our flesh and our heart failes, we have him for our strength and for our portion still, Psalme 73. 26. We live in failing times, we have found men of low degree Vanity, and men of high degree a lie; we have leaned on our house, but it did not stand;
and glory in his salvation, Habak. 3. 17, 18. when our Flesh and our heart fails, we have him for our strength and for our portion still, Psalm 73. 26. We live in failing times, we have found men of low degree Vanity, and men of high degree a lie; we have leaned on our house, but it did not stand;
in Princes, and they have given up the ghost, net vitia nec remedia ferre possumus, we have been afflicted both with our diseases and with our remedies, feare, and the pit, and the snare have been upon us, we have been changed from vessel to vessel, and we break every vessel we are put into;
in Princes, and they have given up the ghost, net Vices nec Remedy Far possumus, we have been afflicted both with our diseases and with our remedies, Fear, and the pit, and the snare have been upon us, we have been changed from vessel to vessel, and we break every vessel we Are put into;
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our ships have been broken, our trade broken, our estates broken, our Government broken, our Hopes broken, our Church broken, nothing but our hearts and our finnes unbroken.
our ships have been broken, our trade broken, our estates broken, our Government broken, our Hope's broken, our Church broken, nothing but our hearts and our fins unbroken.
that they will have their way hedged up with Thornes, before they will resolve to returne to their first husband; that they will be brought to husks, before they will come to themselves, and go to their father;
that they will have their Way hedged up with Thorns, before they will resolve to return to their First husband; that they will be brought to husks, before they will come to themselves, and go to their father;
Whereby we learne, 1. That as the Ministers of the Lord have their mission from him, Rom. 10. 15. Heb. 5. 4. so they ought to receive Instructions from him, to do all in his Temple according to the patterne he gives them, 1 Cor. 28. 11. Heb. 8. 5. to speak nothing but according to his prescript and direction, His Words, Ezek. 2. 7. His Counsel, Act. 20. 27. what they have received in command from him, 1 Cor. 11. 23. A servant is NONLATINALPHABET, A living Instrument,
Whereby we Learn, 1. That as the Ministers of the Lord have their mission from him, Rom. 10. 15. Hebrew 5. 4. so they ought to receive Instructions from him, to do all in his Temple according to the pattern he gives them, 1 Cor. 28. 11. Hebrew 8. 5. to speak nothing but according to his prescript and direction, His Words, Ezekiel 2. 7. His Counsel, Act. 20. 27. what they have received in command from him, 1 Cor. 11. 23. A servant is, A living Instrument,
Woe be unto us, if we speake any thing in Gods Name, which he hath not commanded us, Deuter. 18. 20. 2. Having received Instructions, they ought with all Reverence and readinesse to obey them.
Woe be unto us, if we speak any thing in God's Name, which he hath not commanded us, Deuter 18. 20. 2. Having received Instructions, they ought with all reverence and readiness to obey them.
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We cannot but speak the things which we have heard and seen, no dignity, no excellency is a supersedeas to duty. Joshua, and other Priests; Paul, and other Elders;
We cannot but speak the things which we have herd and seen, no dignity, no excellency is a supersedeas to duty. joshua, and other Priests; Paul, and other Elders;
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Angels, and other Ministers are all fellow labourers in the service of Christ; Zachary 3. 8. Colos. 4. 11. Revelations 19. 10. 3. That they are alwayes in the eye of God, to Counsel them in their duties, to search them in their performances, to heare them in their Petitions, to tender them in their sufferings, to protect them in their feares and dangers.
Angels, and other Ministers Are all fellow labourers in the service of christ; Zachary 3. 8. Colos 4. 11. Revelations 19. 10. 3. That they Are always in the eye of God, to Counsel them in their duties, to search them in their performances, to hear them in their Petitions, to tender them in their sufferings, to Pact them in their fears and dangers.
Their duties are many, their Temptations many, their Enemies many, their Infirmities many, their Discouragements many, the Infamies, Contempts, Reproaches poured out upon them, the devillish Machinations and contrivances against them, many, more then many:
Their duties Are many, their Temptations many, their Enemies many, their Infirmities many, their Discouragements many, the Infamies, Contempts, Reproaches poured out upon them, the devilish Machinations and contrivances against them, many, more then many:
When enemies threatned, then the Church prayed, Lord behold their threatnings, and grant unto thy servants that with all boldnesse they may speak thy word, Acts 4. 29. When the Apostle knew he should meet with enemies at Judea, then he earnestly besought the Church to pray for him, Rom. 15. 30, 31. when he was an Ambassadour in bonds then he moves the Church to pray that he might open his mouth boldly, Ephes. 6. 19, 20. Thus he stood in a posture of service.
When enemies threatened, then the Church prayed, Lord behold their threatenings, and grant unto thy Servants that with all boldness they may speak thy word, Acts 4. 29. When the Apostle knew he should meet with enemies At Judea, then he earnestly besought the Church to pray for him, Rom. 15. 30, 31. when he was an Ambassador in bonds then he moves the Church to pray that he might open his Mouth boldly, Ephesians 6. 19, 20. Thus he stood in a posture of service.
The sinnes of the age then were general, 1. Neglect of building the Temple, Hag. 1. 2. 2. Marrying strange wives, Ezra 9. 1, 2. Ezra 10. 13. yet Satan bringeth his accusation against the Priest onely, who was to warn the people, Ezek. 33. 8. his plot was against Israel, but his practice was upon David, to number the people, 1 Chron. 21. 1. If he can overthrow publick persons, cast down a Joshua, blow up a Parliament, make contemptible,
The Sins of the age then were general, 1. Neglect of building the Temple, Hag. 1. 2. 2. Marrying strange wives, Ezra 9. 1, 2. Ezra 10. 13. yet Satan brings his accusation against the Priest only, who was to warn the people, Ezekiel 33. 8. his plot was against Israel, but his practice was upon David, to number the people, 1 Chronicles 21. 1. If he can overthrow public Persons, cast down a joshua, blow up a Parliament, make contemptible,
Thus we finde him sifting of Peter, and hindering of Paul, Luke 22. 31. 1 Thes. 2. 18. Therefore in the Law as great a sacrifice was required for the Priest,
Thus we find him sifting of Peter, and hindering of Paul, Lycia 22. 31. 1 Thebes 2. 18. Therefore in the Law as great a sacrifice was required for the Priest,
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as for all the people, Lev. 4. 3, 13, 14. Their sinne is of a diffusive nature, from them profanenesse goes into all the Land, Jer. 23. 15. They are the snare of a fowler, by which others are entrapped, Hos. 9. 8. the sinne of him that hath knowledge emboldeneth others, 1 Cor. 8. 10. the Priests sin brought contempt upon the very offerings of the Lord, 1 Sam. 2. 17.
as for all the people, Lev. 4. 3, 13, 14. Their sin is of a diffusive nature, from them profaneness Goes into all the Land, Jer. 23. 15. They Are the snare of a Fowler, by which Others Are entrapped, Hos. 9. 8. the sin of him that hath knowledge emboldeneth Others, 1 Cor. 8. 10. the Priests since brought contempt upon the very offerings of the Lord, 1 Sam. 2. 17.
And therefore all publick persons, Magistrates and Ministers, should be so much the more vigilant over themselves, by how much the more Satan is busie both to tempt and to accuse them.
And Therefore all public Persons, Magistrates and Ministers, should be so much the more vigilant over themselves, by how much the more Satan is busy both to tempt and to accuse them.
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Certainly next unto this, that they stand before the Lord, and have his eye over them, there can hardly be a more profitable consideration for men in office,
Certainly next unto this, that they stand before the Lord, and have his eye over them, there can hardly be a more profitable consideration for men in office,
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Let us now see Satan standing, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him, to accuse him ▪ If we do our duty, Satan is at our right hand to hinder us:
Let us now see Satan standing, and Satan standing At his right hand to resist him, to accuse him ▪ If we do our duty, Satan is At our right hand to hinder us:
but Satan presently sets upon him to tempt him, Mat. 4. 1. and usually the more work the more temptation. He stands at the working hand. And the more publick the work, the more sharp and eager the temptation.
but Satan presently sets upon him to tempt him, Mathew 4. 1. and usually the more work the more temptation. He Stands At the working hand. And the more public the work, the more sharp and eager the temptation.
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When Magistrary and Ministry are most opposed, we may conclude Satan is most busie. Their office is most against his Kingdome ▪ and therefore his malice is most against their function.
When Magistrary and Ministry Are most opposed, we may conclude Satan is most busy. Their office is most against his Kingdom ▪ and Therefore his malice is most against their function.
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2. He opposeth us as an Accuser, Rev. 12. 10. As the young man said unto Joab, If I should have done as thou sayest, thou thy self wouldst have set thy self against me, 2 Sam. 18. 13. Is most true of Satan, if he can by any meanes tempt us into sinne, he will be the first to accuse us of it.
2. He Opposeth us as an Accuser, Rev. 12. 10. As the young man said unto Joab, If I should have done as thou Sayest, thou thy self Wouldst have Set thy self against me, 2 Sam. 18. 13. Is most true of Satan, if he can by any means tempt us into sin, he will be the First to accuse us of it.
But how did Satan resist Joshua? no other way that we know of but by stirring up the Samaritans to hinder the building of the Temple, by hiring Counsellors, writing accusations,
But how did Satan resist joshua? no other Way that we know of but by stirring up the Samaritans to hinder the building of the Temple, by hiring Counsellors, writing accusations,
and procuring an Edict against them, which they hastily put in execution, Ezra 4. 5, 6, 23. Satan as the general and chiefe captaine useth wicked men as his drudges and instruments in all his oppositions against the Church.
and procuring an Edict against them, which they hastily put in execution, Ezra 4. 5, 6, 23. Satan as the general and chief captain uses wicked men as his drudges and Instruments in all his oppositions against the Church.
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All the world are under two Heads, in their peaceable capacity, under two Princes, holy men, under Christ the King of Saints, and wicked men under Satan the Prince of this world, that worketh effectually in the children of disobedience, Ephes. 2. 2. and in their military capacity, holy men under Christ the Captain of our salvation, Heb. 2. 10. and wicked men under Satan, the great Dragon, who are taken by him at his will, 2 Tim. 2. 26. And therefore,
All the world Are under two Heads, in their peaceable capacity, under two Princes, holy men, under christ the King of Saints, and wicked men under Satan the Prince of this world, that works effectually in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. 2. and in their military capacity, holy men under christ the Captain of our salvation, Hebrew 2. 10. and wicked men under Satan, the great Dragon, who Are taken by him At his will, 2 Tim. 2. 26. And Therefore,
The weapons of our warfare, saith the Apostle, are mighty through God, 2 Cor. 10. 5. and endure hardnesse, saith he to Timothy ▪ as a good souldier of Iesus Christ, 2 Tim. 2. 3. Every good Sermon stormes some or other strong hold of Satan,
The weapons of our warfare, Says the Apostle, Are mighty through God, 2 Cor. 10. 5. and endure hardness, Says he to Timothy ▪ as a good soldier of Iesus christ, 2 Tim. 2. 3. Every good Sermon storms Some or other strong hold of Satan,
He that committeth sinne, is of the Devil, 1 John 3. 8. And whereas men may be of the Devil two manner of wayes, 1. Per modum servitutis, as obeying his commands. 12. Pen modum imaginis, as resembling his disposition:
He that Committeth sin, is of the devil, 1 John 3. 8. And whereas men may be of the devil two manner of ways, 1. Per modum servitutis, as obeying his commands. 12. Pen modum imaginis, as resembling his disposition:
opposing of the work of Christ in his Church, is of this last and worst kinde, wherein men shew themselves not his Servants onely but his Children. As when Elymas the Sorcerer withstood Paul, and would have turned the Deputy from the faith, the Apostle thereupon called him the child of the Devil, Acts 13. 10. Whoever sowe tares in the Lords field, do the work of him who is the Lords enemy, Matth. 13. 25. O how many workmen hath Satan amongst us at this time!
opposing of the work of christ in his Church, is of this last and worst kind, wherein men show themselves not his Servants only but his Children. As when Elymas the Sorcerer withstood Paul, and would have turned the Deputy from the faith, the Apostle thereupon called him the child of the devil, Acts 13. 10. Whoever sow tares in the lords field, do the work of him who is the lords enemy, Matthew 13. 25. O how many workmen hath Satan among us At this time!
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when the Lords husbandmen are so decried, and mischievous doctrines so boldly and with open face published ▪ The Lord grant that we may not be so long smitten with blindness, till we be led even into Samaria.
when the lords husbandmen Are so decried, and mischievous doctrines so boldly and with open face published ▪ The Lord grant that we may not be so long smitten with blindness, till we be led even into Samaria.
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As the Lord said to the Lord, sit at thy right hand, Psalme 110. 1. So here the Lord saith to the Lord, Lord rebuke Satan. The Lord sent Christ the Lord to conquer Satan,
As the Lord said to the Lord, fit At thy right hand, Psalm 110. 1. So Here the Lord Says to the Lord, Lord rebuke Satan. The Lord sent christ the Lord to conquer Satan,
1. When Satan is the Churches Accuser, Christ is the Churches Advocate, we have an Advocate with the Father; Jesus Christ the Righteous, 1 John 2. 1, 2. When Satan is an Adversary to resist, Christ is a Captaine to defend, Heb. 2. 10. He was for this purpose manifested, that he might destroy the works of the Devil, 1 Joh. 3. 8. And he hath destroyed Satan three manner of wayes, 1. Per viam sapientiae, he hath outwitted Satan,
1. When Satan is the Churches Accuser, christ is the Churches Advocate, we have an Advocate with the Father; jesus christ the Righteous, 1 John 2. 1, 2. When Satan is an Adversary to resist, christ is a Captain to defend, Hebrew 2. 10. He was for this purpose manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil, 1 John 3. 8. And he hath destroyed Satan three manner of ways, 1. Per viam sapientiae, he hath outwitted Satan,
and triumphed over Satan, Col. 2. 15. He swallowed the bait of his humanity, and was caught by the hook of his Divinity ▪ 2. Per viam potentiae, in a way of warre and combate, being stronger then the strong man, he overcomes him, takes from him his armour, divides the spoiles, Luke 11. 21, 22. makes his people set their feet upon the neck of Satan,
and triumphed over Satan, Col. 2. 15. He swallowed the bait of his humanity, and was caught by the hook of his Divinity ▪ 2. Per viam potentiae, in a Way of war and combat, being Stronger then the strong man, he overcomes him, Takes from him his armour, divides the spoils, Lycia 11. 21, 22. makes his people Set their feet upon the neck of Satan,
as Joshua did call the Captaines of Israel to tread on the necks of the Kings of Canaan, John 10. 24. He vanquished him in a single combate of temptation himselfe,
as joshua did call the Captains of Israel to tread on the necks of the Kings of Canaan, John 10. 24. He vanquished him in a single combat of temptation himself,
If Satan go to and fro to devour, Job 1. 7. Christ hath his Angels going to and fro to protect, Zach. 1. 11. If Satan have four Horns to scatter the Church, Christ hath as many Carpenters to fray them away, Zach. 1. 18, 21. What ever Poyson there is in Satan, there is an Antidote in Christ against it.
If Satan go to and from to devour, Job 1. 7. christ hath his Angels going to and from to Pact, Zach 1. 11. If Satan have four Horns to scatter the Church, christ hath as many Carpenters to fray them away, Zach 1. 18, 21. What ever Poison there is in Satan, there is an Antidote in christ against it.
He a Destroyer, Christ a Saviour; He a Tempter, Christ a Comforter; He an Enemy, Christ a Captain; He an Accuser, Christ an Advocate; He a Prince and God of this world, Christ a King of Saints and Lord of Glory.
He a Destroyer, christ a Saviour; He a Tempter, christ a Comforter; He an Enemy, christ a Captain; He an Accuser, christ an Advocate; He a Prince and God of this world, christ a King of Saints and Lord of Glory.
Three names Satan hath given him from his three most active Principles, A Serpent for his Cunning, Gen. 3. 1. A Lion for his Strength, 1 Pet. 5. 8. And a Dragon for his Malice, Rev. 20. 2. And Christ hath a name which meets with every one of these, A Counsellor, no subtilty of the Serpent can deceive him:
Three names Satan hath given him from his three most active Principles, A Serpent for his Cunning, Gen. 3. 1. A lion for his Strength, 1 Pet. 5. 8. And a Dragon for his Malice, Rev. 20. 2. And christ hath a name which meets with every one of these, A Counsellor, no subtlety of the Serpent can deceive him:
An everlasting Father, no malice of the Dragon can outact him, and he is wonderfull in All these, ordering and improving his Wisedom, his Power and his Love unto the peace ▪ of his people against whom Satan warreth.
an everlasting Father, no malice of the Dragon can outact him, and he is wonderful in All these, ordering and improving his Wisdom, his Power and his Love unto the peace ▪ of his people against whom Satan Warreth.
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When we are tempted and assaulted by Satan, we must put off our Adversary to Christ. If we go against him in our own strength, he will certainly be too hard for us.
When we Are tempted and assaulted by Satan, we must put off our Adversary to christ. If we go against him in our own strength, he will Certainly be too hard for us.
he doth not buffet Satan again, but cries to the Lord to help him, 2 Cor. 12. 7, 8. No name to oppose to the Accusations and fiery Darts of Satan, but the name of Christ.
he does not buffet Satan again, but cries to the Lord to help him, 2 Cor. 12. 7, 8. No name to oppose to the Accusations and fiery Darts of Satan, but the name of christ.
What's the Answer? Christ died, Christ is risen, Christ is at the right hand of God, Christ is our Advocate with the Father, Christ hath a plenitude and sufficiency of Grace, Christ can save to the utter most those that come unto God by him, Christ is stronger then the strong man, Christ hath exceeding abundant grace to save the chief of sinners, Christ ascended up on high and gave gifts unto men, even unto the rebellious:
What's the Answer? christ died, christ is risen, christ is At the right hand of God, christ is our Advocate with the Father, christ hath a plenitude and sufficiency of Grace, christ can save to the utter most those that come unto God by him, christ is Stronger then the strong man, christ hath exceeding abundant grace to save the chief of Sinners, christ ascended up on high and gave Gifts unto men, even unto the rebellious:
or can pluck away the compassions of Christ out of his bowels, then, never till then, shall penitent sinners that trust him with their souls and salvation, be cast in their suit, and be put to shame.
or can pluck away the compassions of christ out of his bowels, then, never till then, shall penitent Sinners that trust him with their Souls and salvation, be cast in their suit, and be put to shame.
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Though Satan be trode down under our feet, yet it is the Lord alone that doth tread him down, Romans, 16. 20. Stand before him, Appeal to him, Implore his Rebuke, and you are safe.
Though Satan be trodden down under our feet, yet it is the Lord alone that does tread him down, Romans, 16. 20. Stand before him, Appeal to him, Implore his Rebuke, and you Are safe.
One thing more the Apostle Jude teacheth us from this Increpet, Not to despise Dominion, not to speak evil of Dignities, since Michael the Arch-Angel contending with the devil, durst not bring against him a railing Accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee, Jude v ▪ 8, 9. This as it is severely forbidden by God, Thou shalt not revile the gods,
One thing more the Apostle U^de Teaches us from this Impertinent, Not to despise Dominion, not to speak evil of Dignities, since Michael the Arch-Angel contending with the Devil, durst not bring against him a railing Accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee, U^de v ▪ 8, 9. This as it is severely forbidden by God, Thou shalt not revile the God's,
nor curse the Ruler of thy people, Exod. 22. 28. So is it noted by the Apostle as an evidence of walking after the flesh, of Uncleanness, Presumption ▪ Self-willedness, to despise Government, and not to be afraid to speak evil of dignities, 2 Pet. 2. 10, 11. How carefull were the Apostles in their dayes to caution Christians against this sin, Let every soul be subject to the higher powers, they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation;
nor curse the Ruler of thy people, Exod 22. 28. So is it noted by the Apostle as an evidence of walking After the Flesh, of Uncleanness, Presumption ▪ Self-willedness, to despise Government, and not to be afraid to speak evil of dignities, 2 Pet. 2. 10, 11. How careful were the Apostles in their days to caution Christians against this since, Let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers, they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation;
yee must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but but also for Conscience-sake, Rom. 13. 1, 2, 5. Put them in mind to be subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, Tit. 3. 1. Inculcate it upon them, they are apt enough through Pride and Arrogance to forget it.
ye must needs be Subject, not only for wrath, but but also for Conscience-sake, Rom. 13. 1, 2, 5. Put them in mind to be Subject to Principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, Tit. 3. 1. Inculcate it upon them, they Are apt enough through Pride and Arrogance to forget it.
use not your Liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God, 1 Pet. 2. 13, 16. And yet the Princes in whose time they wrote, were Monsters of men for wickednesse.
use not your Liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the Servants of God, 1 Pet. 2. 13, 16. And yet the Princes in whose time they wrote, were Monsters of men for wickedness.
Lastly, From the double Increpation we may draw, 1. Matter of Caution, not to think our selves secure at any time against the Assaults of Satan, He is like the flies, of which he hath his name, Impudent, and Importunate:
Lastly, From the double Increpation we may draw, 1. Matter of Caution, not to think our selves secure At any time against the Assaults of Satan, He is like the flies, of which he hath his name, Impudent, and Importunate:
When he is beaten off once, he will come on again, when he hath been foiled and rebuked once, he will venture a second Increpation: there is no truce to be held with him:
When he is beaten off once, he will come on again, when he hath been foiled and rebuked once, he will venture a second Increpation: there is no truce to be held with him:
when he was infinitely overmatched, yet he departed from Christ but for a season, Luke 4. 13. 2. Matter of Comfort, That we should not despond under the Assaults of Satan.
when he was infinitely overmatched, yet he departed from christ but for a season, Lycia 4. 13. 2. Matter of Comfort, That we should not despond under the Assaults of Satan.
When he multiplies Temptations, Christ will multiply Increpations; he will deliver a second time, Isa. 11. 11. In six and in seven troubles, Job 5. 19. From the Terrour by night, and the arrow by day, Psalm 91. 5. Christ is never less active and vigilant to help,
When he multiplies Temptations, christ will multiply Increpations; he will deliver a second time, Isaiah 11. 11. In six and in seven Troubles, Job 5. 19. From the Terror by night, and the arrow by day, Psalm 91. 5. christ is never less active and vigilant to help,
If where sin abounds, Grace doth superabound, and God doth multiply to pardon, Rom. 5. 20. Isa. 55. 7. Much more when the rage of Satan abounds ▪ succour shall superabound,
If where since abounds, Grace does superabound, and God does multiply to pardon, Rom. 5. 20. Isaiah 55. 7. Much more when the rage of Satan abounds ▪ succour shall superabound,
because of Gods fixed purpose concerning it, Gen. 41. 32. Satan in all his oppositions against the building of Gods house shall certainly be disappointed. 2. Constancy, Thou shalt follow Justice, Justice, Deut. 16. 20. thou shalt never give over following it.
Because of God's fixed purpose Concerning it, Gen. 41. 32. Satan in all his oppositions against the building of God's house shall Certainly be disappointed. 2. Constancy, Thou shalt follow justice, justice, Deuteronomy 16. 20. thou shalt never give over following it.
Isa. 6. 3. The Lord will vehemently, and with much zeal and earnestness rebuke Satan in his Hostility against the Church. 4. Consummation and compleating of what is gone about, I will overturn, overturn, overturn, Ezek. 21. 27. When I begin, I will make an end.
Isaiah 6. 3. The Lord will vehemently, and with much zeal and earnestness rebuke Satan in his Hostility against the Church. 4. Consummation and completing of what is gone about, I will overturn, overturn, overturn, Ezekiel 21. 27. When I begin, I will make an end.
And since Christ doth thus certainly, constantly, earnestly, compleatly rebuke him, Let us keep our ground, oppose him with treble and unwearied prayers, 2 Cor. 12. 8. Resist him with stedfastness in the Faith, 1 Pet. 5• ▪ 9. With patient continuance in well doing, Rom. 2. 7. Let us stand, and stand,
And since christ does thus Certainly, constantly, earnestly, completely rebuke him, Let us keep our ground, oppose him with triple and unwearied Prayers, 2 Cor. 12. 8. Resist him with steadfastness in the Faith, 1 Pet. 5• ▪ 9. With patient Continuance in well doing, Rom. 2. 7. Let us stand, and stand,
and stand, pray with All prayer, pray with All perseverance in prayer in this spiritual Combate, Ephe. 6. 11, 13, 14, 18. Christ rebukes and rebukes again, Let us resist and resist again.
and stand, pray with All prayer, pray with All perseverance in prayer in this spiritual Combat, Ephes 6. 11, 13, 14, 18. christ rebukes and rebukes again, Let us resist and resist again.
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and gape, and roar upon me, Do thou deliver and save me, Be not thou far from me, Psalm 22. 10, 13. 20. 21. God will admit no Charge against his Elect, Rom. 8. 33. 35. If I were to be saved by Merits of my own, want of merit would condemn me:
and gape, and roar upon me, Do thou deliver and save me, Be not thou Far from me, Psalm 22. 10, 13. 20. 21. God will admit no Charge against his Elect, Rom. 8. 33. 35. If I were to be saved by Merits of my own, want of merit would condemn me:
It is five times together called the Gift, the free Gift, the Gift of Righteousness, Rom. 5. 15, 16, 17. O thanks be unto God, Thanks for ever be unto God,
It is five times together called the Gift, the free Gift, the Gift of Righteousness, Rom. 5. 15, 16, 17. O thanks be unto God, Thanks for ever be unto God,
If he begin a good work, he will finish it, Psal. 138. 8. Phil. 1. 6. He who will not have us be weary of wel-doing, wil not be weary of wel-doing himselfe.
If he begin a good work, he will finish it, Psalm 138. 8. Philip 1. 6. He who will not have us be weary of welldoing, will not be weary of welldoing himself.
His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting upon those that that fear him, Psalme 103. 17. Satan can no more hinder the continuance of it unto Eternity, then he can cause it not to have beene from Eternity.
His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting upon those that that Fear him, Psalm 103. 17. Satan can no more hinder the Continuance of it unto Eternity, then he can cause it not to have been from Eternity.
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He carries them through the fire, Zach. 13. 9. he preserves them in the fire, Dan. 3. 25, 27. He brings them through fire and water into a wealthy place, Psalme 66. 12. And this he doth suddenly, in the very nick of danger.
He carries them through the fire, Zach 13. 9. he preserves them in the fire, Dan. 3. 25, 27. He brings them through fire and water into a wealthy place, Psalm 66. 12. And this he does suddenly, in the very neck of danger.
In the Mount will the Lord be seen, Gen. 22. 14. and hastily, laying merciful hold on us while we linger, Gen. 19. 16. He repenteth concerning his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, Deut. 32. 36. and when they are as very out-casts, whom no man looketh after, Jerem. 30. 17. In our greatest perplexities and feares,
In the Mount will the Lord be seen, Gen. 22. 14. and hastily, laying merciful hold on us while we linger, Gen. 19. 16. He Repenteth Concerning his Servants, when he sees that their power is gone, Deuteronomy 32. 36. and when they Are as very outcasts, whom no man looks After, Jeremiah 30. 17. In our greatest perplexities and fears,
When the Lord rescueth a Great and a Good man, out of great troubles and temptations which were ready to consume him, usually he maketh him an Instrument of great and special service. Moses drawn out of the water, Joseph out of prison, Daniel out of the Lions den, David from a world of persecutions and dangers, Mordecai out of the pit of Hamans malice,
When the Lord rescueth a Great and a Good man, out of great Troubles and temptations which were ready to consume him, usually he makes him an Instrument of great and special service. Moses drawn out of the water, Joseph out of prison, daniel out of the Lions den, David from a world of persecutions and dangers, Mordecai out of the pit of Hamans malice,
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He that drew the Prophet out of a pit with rotten ragges, can erect a glorious Temple out of the dust with burnt fire-brands. He blew downe the Walls of Jerico with Rams hornes, discomfited an huge Host of Midianites with a few broken pitchers ▪ converted the world with twelve fisher-men, and chooseth the weak, and base, and foolish things, things which are not to bring to nought things that are, 1 Corinth. 1. 27, 29. He hath more regard to the lowlinesse of those that are weak, then to the abilities of those that are proud. To teach us not to despise Truth,
He that drew the Prophet out of a pit with rotten rags, can erect a glorious Temple out of the dust with burned firebrands. He blew down the Walls of Jericho with Rams horns, discomfited an huge Host of midianites with a few broken pitchers ▪ converted the world with twelve fishermen, and chooses the weak, and base, and foolish things, things which Are not to bring to nought things that Are, 1 Corinth. 1. 27, 29. He hath more regard to the lowliness of those that Are weak, then to the abilities of those that Are proud. To teach us not to despise Truth,
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when God sent it unto him by Ravens, 1 Reg. 17. 5. God hath purposely put rich treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of his power might the more shine forth in the infirmity of his Instruments, That no flesh might glory in his sight.
when God sent it unto him by Ravens, 1 Reg. 17. 5. God hath purposely put rich treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of his power might the more shine forth in the infirmity of his Instruments, That no Flesh might glory in his sighed.
And are not Religion and Lawes the best part of a structure, the foundation? Are not Princes, Peers, Nobles, Fathers of their ▪ Countrey choise Stones in a building? Demosthenes tells us, NONLATINALPHABET.
And Are not Religion and Laws the best part of a structure, the Foundation? are not Princes, Peers, Nobles, Father's of their ▪ Country choice Stones in a building? Demosthenes tells us,.
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doth not the Apostle say of the Church, ye are Gods Building? 1 Cor. 3. 9. Of this Temple it was that these wicked men said, Raze it, Raze it to the very ground;
does not the Apostle say of the Church, you Are God's Building? 1 Cor. 3. 9. Of this Temple it was that these wicked men said, Raze it, Raze it to the very ground;
like polished Saphires, very fire-brands, blacker then a coale, Lam. 4. 7, 8. Tell me whether any but heads and hearts filled with the Devil, could ever have invented or executed so bloody a designe.
like polished Sapphires, very firebrands, blacker then a coal, Lam. 4. 7, 8. Tell me whither any but Heads and hearts filled with the devil, could ever have invented or executed so bloody a Design.
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King and Parliament, Peeres and People were standing before the Lord; for God standeth in the Congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the Gods, Psalme 82. 1. And Satan will be thrusting in to withstand them.
King and Parliament, Peers and People were standing before the Lord; for God Stands in the Congregation of the mighty, he Judgeth among the God's, Psalm 82. 1. And Satan will be thrusting in to withstand them.
He croucheth, he digges through a wall, he springs a mine, and gets a den, findes out an hell from whence to murther the innocent, Psalme 10. 8, 9, 10.
He Croucheth, he digs through a wall, he springs a mine, and gets a den, finds out an hell from whence to murder the innocent, Psalm 10. 8, 9, 10.
He tryed by water in that invincible Armado in 88. And now by fire more terrible then that of Babylon, which would not have left so much as a Brand remaining, which in the twinkling of an eye would have done more mischief,
He tried by water in that invincible Armado in 88. And now by fire more terrible then that of Babylon, which would not have left so much as a Brand remaining, which in the twinkling of an eye would have done more mischief,
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That out of this fire, not a few Brands, but many goodly Cedars, and the Vine, the weakest of trees, the poore Church of Christ amongst us, were not plucked, but preserved from it;
That out of this fire, not a few Brands, but many goodly Cedars, and the Vine, the Weakest of trees, the poor Church of christ among us, were not plucked, but preserved from it;
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Gods mercy preventing Satans malice, and making their own tongue to fall upon themselves, and by that little mercy which was in one of these bloody men, to snatch one brand out of this fire, quenching the flame which would have devoured all the rest;
God's mercy preventing Satan malice, and making their own tongue to fallen upon themselves, and by that little mercy which was in one of these bloody men, to snatch one brand out of this fire, quenching the flame which would have devoured all the rest;
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In this moneth were her fires quenched, and in this moneth was this fire quenched, the eyes of the Lord running through the earth, to shew himself strong in behalf of this poor Nation.
In this Monn were her fires quenched, and in this Monn was this fire quenched, the eyes of the Lord running through the earth, to show himself strong in behalf of this poor nation.
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And now what remaines, but being thus delivered, and yet through Gods mercy in the possession of the reformed Religion (the Lord knows how long that yet may last) we should betake our selves to the duties here mentioned by the Prophet.
And now what remains, but being thus Delivered, and yet through God's mercy in the possession of the reformed Religion (the Lord knows how long that yet may last) we should betake our selves to the duties Here mentioned by the Prophet.
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1. To stand before the Lord ▪ to have our eye still upon him, to attend his Will, to listen to his Commands, to waite on his Worship, to aime at his Glory, to have our mouthes and hearts filled with the praises of his Name;
1. To stand before the Lord ▪ to have our eye still upon him, to attend his Will, to listen to his Commands, to wait on his Worship, to aim At his Glory, to have our mouths and hearts filled with the praises of his Name;
2. To put off our filthy garments, to bewaile the woful provocations of all orders of men amongst us, to make hast and be zealous to purge the house of God of those sad corruptions which have defaced it,
2. To put off our filthy garments, to bewail the woeful provocations of all order of men among us, to make haste and be zealous to purge the house of God of those sad corruptions which have defaced it,
3. To get change of raiment, to be cloathed with the garments of praise, with the long white Robe of Christs righteousnesse, that our nakednesse be not discovered, to worship the Lord in the beauties of Holinesse.
3. To get change of raiment, to be clothed with the garments of praise, with the long white Robe of Christ righteousness, that our nakedness be not discovered, to worship the Lord in the beauty's of Holiness.
4. To walk in Gods wayes, and to keep his Charge, to be zealous and conscionable in all our peculiar duties, to hold fast those wholesome truths which the Lord hath so long continued unto us.
4. To walk in God's ways, and to keep his Charge, to be zealous and conscionable in all our peculiar duties, to hold fast those wholesome truths which the Lord hath so long continued unto us.
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We know how busie forraigne Emissaries are, who are said to swarme among us, under a disguize, and in a mysterious way to infuse their doctrines into the mindes of credulous and seduced people.
We know how busy foreign Emissaries Are, who Are said to swarm among us, under a disguise, and in a mysterious Way to infuse their doctrines into the minds of credulous and seduced people.
what contempt is poured out upon a learned and faithful Ministry. What dishonour is cast upon Magistrates, as if it belonged not either to their power or duty to take care either of the truth or worship of God in their Territories:
what contempt is poured out upon a learned and faithful Ministry. What dishonour is cast upon Magistrates, as if it belonged not either to their power or duty to take care either of the truth or worship of God in their Territories:
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what sad effects this infinite liberty hath produced, in some Atheisme, in others Scepticisme, in others Apostacy, in others sad divisions, jealousies, animositites, scarce any face left of that Christian love,
what sad effects this infinite liberty hath produced, in Some Atheism, in Others Scepticism, in Others Apostasy, in Others sad divisions, jealousies, animositites, scarce any face left of that Christian love,
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Oh what need have we to be awakened, to lay these things to heart, to prepare to meet the Lord, to do our first Works, to revive the ancient communion of Saints, to awaken the Spirit of prayer,
O what need have we to be awakened, to lay these things to heart, to prepare to meet the Lord, to do our First Works, to revive the ancient communion of Saints, to awaken the Spirit of prayer,
and to cry mightily unto God, to spare his people, and not to give his Heritage unto reproach: ▪ To receive the truth in love, and to contend earnestly for the Faith once delivered unto the Saints:
and to cry mightily unto God, to spare his people, and not to give his Heritage unto reproach: ▪ To receive the truth in love, and to contend earnestly for the Faith once Delivered unto the Saints:
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That so we whom the malice of Satan and wicked men would gladly make Brands, may by Gods blessing be Trees of Righteousnesse, the planting of the Lord, that the spirit blowing upon our garden, the Spices thereof may flow out, and our beloved may delight in us, and eat his pleasant fruit.
That so we whom the malice of Satan and wicked men would gladly make Brands, may by God's blessing be Trees of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that the Spirit blowing upon our garden, the Spices thereof may flow out, and our Beloved may delight in us, and eat his pleasant fruit.
So shall the enemies of the Church alwayes finde, that he whose name is the Branch, will still be too hard for the furnace of Egypt, for the staffe of the oppressor.
So shall the enemies of the Church always find, that he whose name is the Branch, will still be too hard for the furnace of Egypt, for the staff of the oppressor.
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Depositum Custodi, quod tibi creditum est, no• quod a tè inven•um, quod accepisti non quod excogitasti, rem non ingenii sed doctrinae. Vincent. Lyrinensis. Acts 4. 20.
Depositum Custodi, quod tibi creditum est, no• quod a tè inven•um, quod accepisti non quod excogitasti, remembering non Ingeny sed Doctrine. Vincent. Lerins. Acts 4. 20.
