Babylons ruining-earthquake and the restavration of Zion delivered in a sermon before the honourable House of Commons at Margarets Westminster, at their publique fast, August 28, 1644 / by William Reyner ...
THE Prophet Haggai lived and flourished after the returne from the Captivity of Babylon: His prophecy is spent, partly in reproving the people of the Jewes,
THE Prophet Chaggai lived and flourished After the return from the Captivity of Babylon: His prophecy is spent, partly in reproving the people of the Jews,
First, he tels them the Lord was with them, chap. 1. ver. 13. & chap. 2. ver. 4. And that therefore they need not feare the oppositions of their enemies;
First, he tells them the Lord was with them, chap. 1. ver. 13. & chap. 2. ver. 4. And that Therefore they need not Fear the oppositions of their enemies;
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now this was to be done, not by might, not by power, but by the spirit of the Lord, as Zec. his contemporany Prophet tels them, Zech. 4.6. even against might and against power;
now this was to be done, not by might, not by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord, as Zechariah his contemporary Prophet tells them, Zechariah 4.6. even against might and against power;
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And whereas this house might seem to be a despicable and contemptible thing, compared with the sumptuous Temple of Salomon that was before it, which made the old men weepe when they saw the foundations of it first laid, Ezra 1.12. he comforts them against that, and tels them, that the silver and gold are his;
And whereas this house might seem to be a despicable and contemptible thing, compared with the sumptuous Temple of Solomon that was before it, which made the old men weep when they saw the foundations of it First laid, Ezra 1.12. he comforts them against that, and tells them, that the silver and gold Are his;
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but did use many high phrases, tropicall speeches, and other figurative exornations, many continued metaphors or allegorie's, aenigma's and darke riddles, hyperbolees,
but did use many high phrases, tropical Speeches, and other figurative exornations, many continued metaphors or allegory's, aenigma's and dark riddles, hyperboles,
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so as it should be of all the world round about, as it is interpreted even in the next Words, I will shake all Nations, see further, verse 22. By shaking we are to understand, the raising of great stirres in those Nations among all estates;
so as it should be of all the world round about, as it is interpreted even in the next Words, I will shake all nations, see further, verse 22. By shaking we Are to understand, the raising of great stirs in those nations among all estates;
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That such a sense is not insolent in the Scriptures, we may see in an instance or two, Isa. 14.12, 13, 14, 15. How art thou fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer, sonne of the morning, &c. Thou saidest I will ascend into Heaven, I will exalt my throne above the Starres of God, &c. Yet thou shalt be brought downe to hell, &c. Who was this Lucifer? Answ. None other but the King of Assyria, as appeares by the context.
That such a sense is not insolent in the Scriptures, we may see in an instance or two, Isaiah 14.12, 13, 14, 15. How art thou fallen from Heaven, Oh Lucifer, son of the morning, etc. Thou Said I will ascend into Heaven, I will exalt my throne above the Stars of God, etc. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, etc. Who was this Lucifer? Answer None other but the King of Assyria, as appears by the context.
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What Heaven was he fallen from? Answ. from his high Soveraigne Dignity and Majesty, To what hell was he brought downe? Answ. To utter confusion and ruine;
What Heaven was he fallen from? Answer from his high Sovereign Dignity and Majesty, To what hell was he brought down? Answer To utter confusion and ruin;
for not long after this, an hundred eighty five thousand of his Army were slaine by the Angell of God in one night, himself shortly after killed by his owne sonnes in his Idols Temple,
for not long After this, an hundred eighty five thousand of his Army were slain by the Angel of God in one night, himself shortly After killed by his own Sons in his Idols Temple,
and a little while after this, his whole Kingdome brought to destruction, and the Soveraignity transferred to another Family, viz. that of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, and that Kingdome at length also ruined.
and a little while After this, his Whole Kingdom brought to destruction, and the Sovereignty transferred to Another Family, viz. that of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, and that Kingdom At length also ruined.
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I beheld the Mountaines, and loe they trembled, and all the Hils moved lightly, &c. Did the Prophet Jeremy indeed see any such thing? was the earth like an old confused Chaos without all forme and voyd,
I beheld the Mountains, and lo they trembled, and all the Hills moved lightly, etc. Did the Prophet Jeremiah indeed see any such thing? was the earth like an old confused Chaos without all Form and void,
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but this was all the meaning, that there was a great confusion in the Land among all estates both in Church and Common-weale as appeares in the verses following, which tell us that the fruitfull places were even become a Wildernesse, the Cities broken downe and the whole Land desolate.
but this was all the meaning, that there was a great confusion in the Land among all estates both in Church and Commonweal as appears in the Verses following, which tell us that the fruitful places were even become a Wilderness, the Cities broken down and the Whole Land desolate.
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Let us goe on in the interpretation: And the desire of all Nations shall come. Some understand this of Beleevers, the desirable people of all Nations; others of other things;
Let us go on in the Interpretation: And the desire of all nations shall come. some understand this of Believers, the desirable people of all nations; Others of other things;
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The words are to be read thus, The desire of all Nations they shall come (a Noune of the singular number joyned to a Verb of the plurall) and therefore they cannot be meant of Christ.
The words Are to be read thus, The desire of all nations they shall come (a Noun of the singular number joined to a Verb of the plural) and Therefore they cannot be meant of christ.
Neither doe I see why this should be more absurd then the joyning of a Noune of the plurall number to a Verb of the singular, as we find, Gen. 1.1. In the beginning Godcrea•ed, word for word, Gods he created, denoting out the Trinity of the persons in the God-head, and the unity of their Essence and Act in creating the World.
Neither do I see why this should be more absurd then the joining of a Noun of the plural number to a Verb of the singular, as we find, Gen. 1.1. In the beginning Godcrea•ed, word for word, God's he created, denoting out the Trinity of the Persons in the Godhead, and the unity of their Essence and Act in creating the World.
Not with an externall glory of silver and gold, nor with a ceremoniall glory, such as the Arke, which was called the glory of Israel, 1 Sam. 4.21, 22. Psal. 78.61.
Not with an external glory of silver and gold, nor with a ceremonial glory, such as the Ark, which was called the glory of Israel, 1 Sam. 4.21, 22. Psalm 78.61.
and to look directly for the Messiah) but he would fill it with the glorious presence of Christ, who had the glory of the onely begotten Sonne of God, John 1.14. who is the Lord of Glory, James 2.1. who is the true Glory of Israel, Luke 2.32. who shewes his people the way, and is himselfe the undoubted means of glory.
and to look directly for the Messiah) but he would fill it with the glorious presence of christ, who had the glory of the only begotten Son of God, John 1.14. who is the Lord of Glory, James 2.1. who is the true Glory of Israel, Lycia 2.32. who shows his people the Way, and is himself the undoubted means of glory.
First, that great concussions, shakings and alterations of States and Nations great warres, and sometimes desolations both oft civill and ecclesiasticall State, doe in the course of Gods administration often times goe before great and notable restaurations and Reformations of the Church.
First, that great concussions, shakings and alterations of States and nations great wars, and sometime desolations both oft civil and ecclesiastical State, do in the course of God's administration often times go before great and notable restaurations and Reformations of the Church.
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Secondly, great and excellent Reformations of the Church, doe often times follow and ensue upon great combustions and concussions of Sates and Nations.
Secondly, great and excellent Reformations of the Church, do often times follow and ensue upon great combustions and concussions of Sates and nations.
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we shall find such earth-quakes foretold and threatned before the Reformation of the Church, wherein the Lord intends not to ruine the Church as we are apt to imagine) but to restore and reforme it.
we shall find such earthquakes foretold and threatened before the Reformation of the Church, wherein the Lord intends not to ruin the Church as we Are apt to imagine) but to restore and reform it.
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and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth, saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob saith the Lord, for loe I will command,
and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth, Saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob Says the Lord, for lo I will command,
and I will sift the house of Israel among all Nations, like as Corne is sifted in a sieve, &c. All the sinners of my people •all dye by the sword, which say, the evill shall not overtake nor prevent us:
and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as Corn is sifted in a sieve, etc. All the Sinners of my people •all die by the sword, which say, the evil shall not overtake nor prevent us:
and I will raise up his ruines, and I will build it as in the dayes of old, &c. Loe here, the Lord will first destroy the sinfull Kingdome (though not the whole Nation,
and I will raise up his ruins, and I will built it as in the days of old, etc. Lo Here, the Lord will First destroy the sinful Kingdom (though not the Whole nation,
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and then when this is done, he will restore his Church, set forth under the Type of the Tabernable of David, as we see it expounded by the Apostle James, Act. 15.14, 15, 16, 17. other predictions we have of this kind, Isa. 4.1, 2, 3, 4. Zech. 13.8, 9.
and then when this is done, he will restore his Church, Set forth under the Type of the Tabernacle of David, as we see it expounded by the Apostle James, Act. 15.14, 15, 16, 17. other predictions we have of this kind, Isaiah 4.1, 2, 3, 4. Zechariah 13.8, 9.
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We shall also find instances in the Scriptures of such mighty earth-quakes in the course of Gods providence going before notable Reformations of the Church,
We shall also find instances in the Scriptures of such mighty earthquakes in the course of God's providence going before notable Reformations of the Church,
All these great changes (besides very great ones among the Romans themselves) happened between the time that the Prophet Haggai flourished, and the comming of Christ.
All these great changes (beside very great ones among the Roman themselves) happened between the time that the Prophet Chaggai flourished, and the coming of christ.
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Sometimes their Princes were of another Tribe, as the Macchabees, who are said to be of Lev: by the Fathers side, and of the Tribe of Judah by the Mother, till at length Herod the Idumaean tyrant, by the favour of the Roman Emperours usurped the Kingdome, slew Hircanus the King his Father-in law, together with his owne Wife and Sonnes, being all of the Bloodroyall and line of David, many of the Nobles of Iudah the whole Sanhedrim, or Councell of Elders.
Sometime their Princes were of Another Tribe, as the Maccabees, who Are said to be of Lev: by the Father's side, and of the Tribe of Judah by the Mother, till At length Herod the Idumaean tyrant, by the favour of the Roman emperors usurped the Kingdom, slew Hircanus the King his Father-in law, together with his own Wife and Sons, being all of the Bloodroyall and line of David, many of the Nobles of Iudah the Whole Sanhedrim, or Council of Elders.
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And so that prophesie of Iacob was fully accomplished, Gen. 4•. 10. The Scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a Law-giver from between his feet untill Shiloh come, meaning Christ.
And so that prophesy of Iacob was Fully accomplished, Gen. 4•. 10. The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet until Shiloh come, meaning christ.
as Sadduces that denied the Resurrection, Angels. &c. Pharisees, Essenes (what they were may be doubted.) They had put many false glosses upon the law morall,
as Sadducees that denied the Resurrection, Angels. etc. Pharisees, Essenes (what they were may be doubted.) They had put many false Glosses upon the law moral,
as appeares by our Saviours telling them, that He came not to destroy it, but to fulfill it, Mat. 5.17. by their stoning of Stephen upon that false accusation, Act. 6.13, 14 15. Yea, the converted Jewes were very tenacious of it, Act. 21.20. The false Apostles urged some part of it as circumcision, &c. upon the Churches of the Gentiles, Act. 15.1.
as appears by our Saviors telling them, that He Come not to destroy it, but to fulfil it, Mathew 5.17. by their stoning of Stephen upon that false accusation, Act. 6.13, 14 15. Yea, the converted Jews were very tenacious of it, Act. 21.20. The false Apostles urged Some part of it as circumcision, etc. upon the Churches of the Gentiles, Act. 15.1.
as of things that are made (that is of the ceremaniall Ordinances and Law) that those things that cannot be shaken may remaine, that is the Ordinances of Christ,
as of things that Are made (that is of the ceremaniall Ordinances and Law) that those things that cannot be shaken may remain, that is the Ordinances of christ,
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and at last when it would not otherwise be, he tumbled Pharaoh and all his Army into the midst of the Sea, he destroyed six hundred thousand Israelites in fourty years space in the Wildernesse,
and At last when it would not otherwise be, he tumbled Pharaoh and all his Army into the midst of the Sea, he destroyed six hundred thousand Israelites in fourty Years Molle in the Wilderness,
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A third instance we have in the people of the Jewes after the captivity of Babylon; before, Religion was come to a low ebbe, the land was full of prophanenesse, idolatry,
A third instance we have in the people of the Jews After the captivity of Babylon; before, Religion was come to a low ebb, the land was full of profaneness, idolatry,
and contempt of God and his Word, 2 Chron. 36.14, 15, 16. Ezek. 22. Jer. 6.10. The Lord therefore doth as a man useth to doe with an old house that is too bad to patch and repaire, he puls it downe that he may build it fairer from the ground:
and contempt of God and his Word, 2 Chronicles 36.14, 15, 16. Ezekiel 22. Jer. 6.10. The Lord Therefore does as a man uses to do with an old house that is too bad to patch and repair, he puls it down that he may built it Fairer from the ground:
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Thus did the Lord, he puls downe all the Ecclesiastik & civill State too, destroyes the Temple, Priests Sacrifices the Princes and Nobles of the Land, carries the Kings one after another into Babylon, suffers Nebuchadnezzar to put out the eyes of Zedekiah, having first slaine his Children before his sace, that that might be the last sight that ever he might see, (2 Kin. 24. & 25. 2 Chron. 36. Jer. 39.) captivates the people also,
Thus did the Lord, he puls down all the Ecclesiastic & civil State too, Destroys the Temple, Priests Sacrifices the Princes and Nobles of the Land, carries the Kings one After Another into Babylon, suffers Nebuchadnezzar to put out the eyes of Zedekiah, having First slain his Children before his sace, that that might be the last sighed that ever he might see, (2 Kin. 24. & 25. 2 Chronicles 36. Jer. 39.) captivates the people also,
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when those were over, wholy overthrowes the Babylonian Kingdome, and then brings back their captivity, settles them againe in the land of Judah, restores his glory to them, makes them take rooting downward, and bring forth fruit upward.
when those were over, wholly overthrows the Babylonian Kingdom, and then brings back their captivity, settles them again in the land of Judah, restores his glory to them, makes them take rooting downward, and bring forth fruit upward.
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at length the Lord upon the humble supplications of his people, and the cryes of their blood ( Rev. 6.10.) was pleased to grant peace and liberty to his servants;
At length the Lord upon the humble supplications of his people, and the cries of their blood (Rev. 6.10.) was pleased to grant peace and liberty to his Servants;
when God stirred up Constantine the great, who was the Churches first masculine child, to undertake the quarrell of Christ and of his Church against them,
when God stirred up Constantine the great, who was the Churches First masculine child, to undertake the quarrel of christ and of his Church against them,
or to have been strangled by Constantine's command, as was afterward Licinius. Maximinus having in a rage slain many of his Idol-priests that stirred him up to warre against the Christians and revoked his decrees, being sodainly stricken with Gods hand, was eaten away peece-meale,
or to have been strangled by Constantine's command, as was afterwards Licinius. Maximinus having in a rage slave many of his Idol-priests that stirred him up to war against the Christians and revoked his decrees, being suddenly stricken with God's hand, was eaten away piecemeal,
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What was this but rocks and mountaines fall upon us, and hide us from the presence of the Lamb? After followed peace and liberty to the people of God.
What was this but Rocks and Mountains fallen upon us, and hide us from the presence of the Lamb? After followed peace and liberty to the people of God.
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there is one earth-quake to come, that is the greatest that ever was in the world and shall be followed with the most notable Reformation of the Church that ever was;
there is one earthquake to come, that is the greatest that ever was in the world and shall be followed with the most notable Reformation of the Church that ever was;
We read of it first, Rev. 11.13. the Beast hath long persecuted the Prophets, at last (besides many former) he got an unexpected victory over them, triumphed over them for three dayes and an halfe;
We read of it First, Rev. 11.13. the Beast hath long persecuted the prophets, At last (beside many former) he god an unexpected victory over them, triumphed over them for three days and an half;
but now in the middest of his jollity and his whores also, spoken of, Rev. 18.7, 8. an earthquake comes upon them both, ( Rev. 11.13.) and utterly ruines them (for this fals out at the end of the Prophets prophecying in sack cloath ( ver. 7.) and consequently, at the end of the B•asts reigne) and the tenth part of the City fals;
but now in the midst of his jollity and his whores also, spoken of, Rev. 18.7, 8. an earthquake comes upon them both, (Rev. 11.13.) and utterly ruins them (for this falls out At the end of the prophets prophesying in sack cloth (for. 7.) and consequently, At the end of the B•asts Reign) and the tenth part of the city falls;
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and in the earth-quake (not in the fall of the City, for the earth-quake is to shake down the whole Kingdome of the Beast throughout the world) in the earthquake (I say) were flaine of men seven thousand, that is, thousands upon thousands, and so the second woe, made up of Popi•h idolatry and Turkish cruelty, passeth away, ver. 14.
and in the earthquake (not in the fallen of the city, for the earthquake is to shake down the Whole Kingdom of the Beast throughout the world) in the earthquake (I say) were flain of men seven thousand, that is, thousands upon thousands, and so the second woe, made up of Popi•h idolatry and Turkish cruelty, passes away, ver. 14.
Now immediately upon this the seventh Angell sounds a Jubilee, and then there be great proclamations and acclamations in Heaven, that the Kingdomes of the World (indefinitely set downe, that is all the Kingdomes) are become Christ's, Kingdomes:
Now immediately upon this the seventh Angel sounds a Jubilee, and then there be great Proclamations and acclamations in Heaven, that the Kingdoms of the World (indefinitely Set down, that is all the Kingdoms) Are become Christ's, Kingdoms:
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for which the whole Church (under the type of 24. Elders) praise him, though the Nations be angry, as they ever are when Christ puts forth his just power, ver. 15, 16, 17, 18. He now gives rewards unto his servants the Prophets, &c. and destroyes them that destroyed the earth;
for which the Whole Church (under the type of 24. Elders) praise him, though the nations be angry, as they ever Are when christ puts forth his just power, ver. 15, 16, 17, 18. He now gives rewards unto his Servants the prophets, etc. and Destroys them that destroyed the earth;
before, that wicked generation had forbidden men to read the Scriptures, had kept them in unknowne tongues, had involved the mysteries of Christ in Masses,
before, that wicked generation had forbidden men to read the Scriptures, had kept them in unknown tongues, had involved the Mysteres of christ in Masses,
The other place is, Rev. 16.17. &c. where Antichrist having by his emissaries (that is, the uncleane spirits like Frogs) drawne the Kings of the earth into Hormageddon, i. e.
The other place is, Rev. 16.17. etc. where Antichrist having by his emissaries (that is, the unclean spirits like Frogs) drawn the Kings of the earth into Armageddon, i. e.
into a cursed and crafty warre (for herein I assent to Graserus ) sodainly the Angell finding them in that state powrs out the seventh Viall upon them, upon which follow thundrings, lightnings, and an earth-quake, such as was not since men were upon earth,
into a cursed and crafty war (for herein I assent to Grasserus) suddenly the Angel finding them in that state Powers out the seventh Vial upon them, upon which follow thunderings, lightnings, and an earthquake, such as was not since men were upon earth,
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1. The effects are, the great City is divided into three parts, by which understand probably, that the Kingdome of the Beast shall be rent in peeces by fractions, and devisions, ver. 19. 2. The Cities of the Nations (or Gentiles) fall; by which no doubt we are to understand, the false Christians that filled the visible Church all Antichrists reigne, that is, Papists and false professors;
1. The effects Are, the great city is divided into three parts, by which understand probably, that the Kingdom of the Beast shall be rend in Pieces by fractions, and divisions, ver. 19. 2. The Cities of the nations (or Gentiles) fallen; by which no doubt we Are to understand, the false Christians that filled the visible Church all Antichrists Reign, that is, Papists and false professors;
Peradventer these two effects of the earth-quake are now in fulfilling, ver. 19. 3. Unto great Babylon the cup of God's wrath is given, &c. now shee shall be remembred and destroyed.
Peradventer these two effects of the earthquake Are now in fulfilling, ver. 19. 3. Unto great Babylon the cup of God's wrath is given, etc. now she shall be remembered and destroyed.
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No saith the Text, every Island fled away, and the mountains were not found, ver. 20. nothing so remote as the Iland, nothing so mighty as the mountains could stand.
No Says the Text, every Island fled away, and the Mountains were not found, ver. 20. nothing so remote as the Island, nothing so mighty as the Mountains could stand.
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and all the Kings his partakers, chap. 19. after which followes the binding up of Sathan with its consequents, chap. 20. and then the glorious restauration of the Church, both of Jewes and Gentiles, under the type of the new Jerusalem, in the two last chapters.
and all the Kings his partakers, chap. 19. After which follows the binding up of Sathan with its consequents, chap. 20. and then the glorious restauration of the Church, both of Jews and Gentiles, under the type of the new Jerusalem, in the two last Chapters.
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why the Lord in the course of his administration and providence, doth cause such great shakings of Nations before he doth reforme and refine his Church,
why the Lord in the course of his administration and providence, does cause such great shakings of nations before he does reform and refine his Church,
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and enlarge his persecuted people of Israel? And why Babylon, but that he might destroy the Babylonian tyrants and deliver captivated Judah? These things the Lord Intended when he ruined the Dragons Kingdome, the persecrting heathen Empire;
and enlarge his persecuted people of Israel? And why Babylon, but that he might destroy the Babylonian Tyrants and deliver captivated Judah? These things the Lord Intended when he ruined the Dragons Kingdom, the persecrting heathen Empire;
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Marke here, Gods people were oppressed, their enemies held them hard, as never minding to let them goo and deliver them, (no more did the enemies of God's Church now) well, who can help it? they have no such strong assistance to back them (for so one hath written:) Yes (saith the Phophet) they have a strong Redeemer;
Mark Here, God's people were oppressed, their enemies held them hard, as never minding to let them goo and deliver them, (no more did the enemies of God's Church now) well, who can help it? they have no such strong assistance to back them (for so one hath written:) Yes (Says the Phophet) they have a strong Redeemer;
The visible Church is like a draw-net, that takes in Fishes good and bad, it so falls out often times, that this Church is filled with grosse sins committed and permitted, with blasphemy, swearing cursing, lying stealing, prophanation of Gods Ordinances and Sabbaths persecutions of the godly,
The visible Church is like a draw-net, that Takes in Fish good and bad, it so falls out often times, that this Church is filled with gross Sins committed and permitted, with blasphemy, swearing cursing, lying stealing, profanation of God's Ordinances and Sabbaths persecutions of the godly,
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A man would certainly think that wicked men had a dispensation for these sins, or that God himselfe did not much dislike them, and would never punish them:
A man would Certainly think that wicked men had a Dispensation for these Sins, or that God himself did not much dislike them, and would never Punish them:
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no (nor never did alwayes in any Nation) he will make blasphemers know at length that he will not hold them guiltlesse that take his name in vaine, and so for the rest.
not (nor never did always in any nation) he will make blasphemers know At length that he will not hold them guiltless that take his name in vain, and so for the rest.
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1. Sometimes it is taken away by the offender himselfe, when he humbly confesseth his sinne and reformes, (if he confesse and not forsake, he doth not remove,
1. Sometime it is taken away by the offender himself, when he humbly Confesses his sin and reforms, (if he confess and not forsake, he does not remove,
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I did indeed so and so transgresse, I did blaspheme, commit adultery, &c. but it was my corruption made me to doe it and not my Religion, it is utterly contrary to the doctrine I have received and doe professe, which utterly forbids such sinnes,
I did indeed so and so transgress, I did Blaspheme, commit adultery, etc. but it was my corruption made me to do it and not my Religion, it is utterly contrary to the Doctrine I have received and do profess, which utterly forbids such Sins,
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and by divine grace in him doe fully purpose and will endeavour a thorough Reformation: this now dischargeth the profession of all blame and layes it upon the person.
and by divine grace in him doe Fully purpose and will endeavour a thorough Reformation: this now dischargeth the profession of all blame and lays it upon the person.
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But because this is seldome done & only by penetents thoroughly, therefore there is another way of taking away scandall from Gods Name for the grosse sinnes of professours and that is by visiting,
But Because this is seldom done & only by penitents thoroughly, Therefore there is Another Way of taking away scandal from God's Name for the gross Sins of professors and that is by visiting,
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and he that refraines from evill makes himselfe a prey, that it is lawfull to be any thing but good (as we have seen in our times) when he looks about him and sees that there is no man,
and he that refrains from evil makes himself a prey, that it is lawful to be any thing but good (as we have seen in our times) when he looks about him and sees that there is no man,
according to their deeds, accordingly will he repay fury to his adversaries (farre and neere) even to the Islands he will repay recompence, Isa. 59.14, 15, 16, 17. and so he will take away the scandall sinne and sinners, permitters and committers altogether. See an instance:
according to their Deeds, accordingly will he repay fury to his Adversaries (Far and near) even to the Islands he will repay recompense, Isaiah 59.14, 15, 16, 17. and so he will take away the scandal sin and Sinners, permitters and committers altogether. See an instance:
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14.21, 22, 23. And so it came to passe, for they were all rooted out in the Wildernesse, they had made all the earth ring of his dishonour in their murmuring,
14.21, 22, 23. And so it Come to pass, for they were all rooted out in the Wilderness, they had made all the earth ring of his dishonour in their murmuring,
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therefore the Lord threatens to bring such a punishment upon him and his house, that whosoever should he are of it both his ears should •ingle 1 Sam. 3.11.
Therefore the Lord threatens to bring such a punishment upon him and his house, that whosoever should he Are of it both his ears should •ingle 1 Sam. 3.11.
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and so he did, chap. 4. Both his sonnes were slaine in one day, himselfe perished miserably, afterwards Saul flew (though unjustly) 85. of his Posterity at one time,
and so he did, chap. 4. Both his Sons were slain in one day, himself perished miserably, afterwards Saul flew (though unjustly) 85. of his Posterity At one time,
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As deare as David was to God, yet when by his murther and adultery he had opened the mouthes of God's enemies to blaspheme his Name though upon his repentance the Lord did pardon him,
As deer as David was to God, yet when by his murder and adultery he had opened the mouths of God's enemies to Blaspheme his Name though upon his Repentance the Lord did pardon him,
yet he would not remit the temporall punishment, but the child borne in adultery should dye, the sword should never depart from his house, he would raise up evill against him out of his own bowels,
yet he would not remit the temporal punishment, but the child born in adultery should die, the sword should never depart from his house, he would raise up evil against him out of his own bowels,
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1. The scoffers at Religion, the bold affronters of Heaven that fit in the chayre of the scorner, these feare neither God nor devill, they make a tush at the threatnings of God;
1. The scoffers At Religion, the bold affronters of Heaven that fit in the chair of the scorner, these Fear neither God nor Devil, they make a tush At the threatenings of God;
our Saviour cals these dogs that bark at, & bite them that cast pearles to them. Such were those, Isa. 22.12.13. who when the Lord called to weeping & mourning, & behold there was joy and gladnesse with them, killing of Oxen and slaying of Sheep;
our Saviour calls these Dogs that bark At, & bite them that cast Pearls to them. Such were those, Isaiah 22.12.13. who when the Lord called to weeping & mourning, & behold there was joy and gladness with them, killing of Oxen and slaying of Sheep;
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they say, let him make speed and hasten his worke that we may see it, let the councell of the holy one of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it;
they say, let him make speed and hasten his work that we may see it, let the council of the holy one of Israel draw High and come, that we may know it;
If Noah had been of that mind also, he had perished with them. The like we have in the place cited before, Amos 9.10. All the sinners of my people shall dye by the sword (note they are called sinners NONLATINALPHABET, that is, in a high degree) who? Why those that say the evill shall not overtake nor prevent us:
If Noah had been of that mind also, he had perished with them. The like we have in the place cited before, Amos 9.10. All the Sinners of my people shall die by the sword (note they Are called Sinners, that is, in a high degree) who? Why those that say the evil shall not overtake nor prevent us:
They scorne the Prophets comminations then, ver. 11. In that day, when they are taken off, God will raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen, meaning the Church;
They scorn the prophets comminations then, ver. 11. In that day, when they Are taken off, God will raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen, meaning the Church;
The second sort are the obstinate resisters of Gods spirit, striving with them in the use of his Ordinances and meanes of grace. ( For his spirit shall not alwayes so strive with men in vaine,
The second sort Are the obstinate resisters of God's Spirit, striving with them in the use of his Ordinances and means of grace. (For his Spirit shall not always so strive with men in vain,
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as he doth of his Vineyard, which he had choicely planted and drest, &c. Isa. 5.4. What could I have done more to this people, then that I have done;
as he does of his Vineyard, which he had choicely planted and dressed, etc. Isaiah 5.4. What could I have done more to this people, then that I have done;
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meaning in an ordinary way of meanes setled by himselfe (and God useth not to save Nations (though persons sometimes) by a prerogative) why then it must be expected he will deale with that people as he did with his fruitlesse Vineyard break downe the hedge about them with his owne hand;
meaning in an ordinary Way of means settled by himself (and God uses not to save nations (though Persons sometime) by a prerogative) why then it must be expected he will deal with that people as he did with his fruitless Vineyard break down the hedge about them with his own hand;
This was one cause of the captivity of Babylon. The Lord rose up early and sent his Prophets long before plagues came, but they mocked his Messengers, despised his words,
This was one cause of the captivity of Babylon. The Lord rose up early and sent his prophets long before plagues Come, but they mocked his Messengers, despised his words,
and they would not, therefore their habitation should be left unto them desolate, Mat. 23.37, 38. A third sort, are the cruell persecutors of his people;
and they would not, Therefore their habitation should be left unto them desolate, Mathew 23.37, 38. A third sort, Are the cruel persecutors of his people;
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and otherwise invincible supporters of false worship, errors, haeresie. Idolatry, prophanenesse as the Popish & Hierarchicall generation, both of the ecclesiasticall and civill estate.
and otherwise invincible supporters of false worship, errors, heresy. Idolatry, profaneness as the Popish & Hierarchical generation, both of the ecclesiastical and civil estate.
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Thus the Lord destroyed the High-priests, and other supporters of Idolatry in the captivity of Babylon, 2 Kin. 25.19, 20, 21. 2 Chron. 36. And so the Scribes and Pharisees,
Thus the Lord destroyed the High priests, and other supporters of Idolatry in the captivity of Babylon, 2 Kin. 25.19, 20, 21. 2 Chronicles 36. And so the Scribes and Pharisees,
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and the whole Jewish state in the last destruction of Jerusalem; and this is to be one maine effect of the earth-quake before the Churches future reformation;
and the Whole Jewish state in the last destruction of Jerusalem; and this is to be one main Effect of the earthquake before the Churches future Reformation;
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in a word, the Lord will take away whatsoever in Church or Common-weale is unreconcilable unto his Sonnes Scepter, even Kingdomes and all; see Dan. 2.34.35.44.45.
in a word, the Lord will take away whatsoever in Church or Commonweal is unreconcilable unto his Sons Sceptre, even Kingdoms and all; see Dan. 2.34.35.44.45.
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God usually takes off the tops principals, and ring-leaders of all these kinds, he fels the great Cedars for clearing the ground where the City is to be built and stand, whose name is, the Lord is there.
God usually Takes off the tops principals, and ringleaders of all these Kinds, he fels the great Cedars for clearing the ground where the city is to be built and stand, whose name is, the Lord is there.
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First, because they have highly and in so extraordinary a manner provoked God that we parallelling them with such in other Scriptures, may justy suspect God hath sworne against them in his wrath,
First, Because they have highly and in so extraordinary a manner provoked God that we paralleling them with such in other Scriptures, may justy suspect God hath sworn against them in his wrath,
then their sinne cannot he purged away with sacrifice and offering for ever, as it said of Ely's house, 1 Sam. 3.14. Then though Noah, Daniel and Job should pray for them, they should not prevaile;
then their sin cannot he purged away with sacrifice and offering for ever, as it said of Ely's house, 1 Sam. 3.14. Then though Noah, daniel and Job should pray for them, they should not prevail;
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Thirdly, they are unframable for God's building, they would never lye even nor keepe a due proportion with the foundation and the rest of the building;
Thirdly, they Are unframable for God's building, they would never lie even nor keep a due proportion with the Foundation and the rest of the building;
If all the six hundred thousand murmurers had come into the Land of Promise, how would they have hindred the advancement of Gods Kingdome and worship, they being so inured to Idolatry, murmuring, &c. and so hardned therin? such would be like the enemies of the Jewes, Ezra 4.2. they would needs assist the Jewes in building the Temple, but they would have marr'd all the worke;
If all the six hundred thousand murmurers had come into the Land of Promise, how would they have hindered the advancement of God's Kingdom and worship, they being so inured to Idolatry, murmuring, etc. and so hardened therein? such would be like the enemies of the Jews, Ezra 4.2. they would needs assist the Jews in building the Temple, but they would have marred all the work;
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First, a convenient number of Saints already called; not all, but a sufficient number: There is (I take it) such a distinction intimated. Dan. 12.1. At that time thy people shall be delivered, not all in general, but every one that shall be found written in the book;
First, a convenient number of Saints already called; not all, but a sufficient number: There is (I take it) such a distinction intimated. Dan. 12.1. At that time thy people shall be Delivered, not all in general, but every one that shall be found written in the book;
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implying that some of Daniels people the Saints, are written in the booke of life; that is of naturall life for escape, but not all; see also Isa. 4.3. God must have a number of these called ones;
implying that Some of Daniel's people the Saints, Are written in the book of life; that is of natural life for escape, but not all; see also Isaiah 4.3. God must have a number of these called ones;
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and then fourthly, (if I may use so loe a comparison) as those that write of Bees, report the Bees still send out some of their old ones with the new swarmes to manage their work;
and then fourthly, (if I may use so lo a comparison) as those that write of Bees, report the Bees still send out Some of their old ones with the new swarms to manage their work;
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Secondly, all the Elect that are not yet called at lest, till they be effectually converted, else their election would be frustrated, which is impossible. Thus 2 Pet. 3.9. The Lord is long-suffering towards the world, so that he destroyes it not, because he is not willing that any should perish; (i.
Secondly, all the Elect that Are not yet called At lest, till they be effectually converted, Else their election would be frustrated, which is impossible. Thus 2 Pet. 3.9. The Lord is long-suffering towards the world, so that he Destroys it not, Because he is not willing that any should perish; (i.
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And this I take to be our Saviours meaning, Mat. 24 2• where speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem ) he saith that except those dayes should be shortned, no flesh should be saved, but all the Jewes should have been destroyed:
And this I take to be our Saviors meaning, Mathew 24 2• where speaking of the destruction of Jerusalem) he Says that except those days should be shortened, no Flesh should be saved, but all the Jews should have been destroyed:
I would destroy all this sinfull generation, were there not a blessing in them; namely, were it not for mine elect servants sakes that are to proceed from them.
I would destroy all this sinful generation, were there not a blessing in them; namely, were it not for mine elect Servants sakes that Are to proceed from them.
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They in the ship were saved for Pauls sake, Acts 27.24.44. that they might be of some use to his person, and their deliverance some honour to his office.
They in the ship were saved for Paul's sake, Acts 27.24.44. that they might be of Some use to his person, and their deliverance Some honour to his office.
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God taking from him that hath not & giving unto him that hath, bestowing the use & benefit of wicked mens gifts, not upon themselus but upon the godly.
God taking from him that hath not & giving unto him that hath, bestowing the use & benefit of wicked men's Gifts, not upon themselves but upon the godly.
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The third Impediment of the Churches restauration taken away by these great earth-quakes, is errour, haeresie, false worship, idolatry, &c. You cannot preach,
The third Impediment of the Churches restauration taken away by these great earthquakes, is error, heresy, false worship, idolatry, etc. You cannot preach,
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nor pray them downe directly and immediately (though all other meanes depend upon these (and the Saints must own the thing) God is terrible out of his holy places, Psa. 68.35.) Well, that which the Word cannot do, the sword shall;
nor pray them down directly and immediately (though all other means depend upon these (and the Saints must own the thing) God is terrible out of his holy places, Psa. 68.35.) Well, that which the Word cannot do, the sword shall;
Unto this particular the Apostle applies this very text in part, namely concerning the shaking of the Heavens, Heb, 12.26, 27. Yet once more I shake not earth onely,
Unto this particular the Apostle Applies this very text in part, namely Concerning the shaking of the Heavens, Hebrew, 12.26, 27. Yet once more I shake not earth only,
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how much more shall that which hath been of humane invention (yea, the very fumes and fogs of the bottomlesse pit) to Gods infinite displeasure and dishonour, be tumbled downe with violence and vengeance to hell, from whence it came? And therefore as the heathenish idolatry fel with such a terrible earthquake as shook down both it and all its supporters both Emperors and Empire;
how much more shall that which hath been of humane invention (yea, the very fumes and fogs of the bottomless pit) to God's infinite displeasure and dishonour, be tumbled down with violence and vengeance to hell, from whence it Come? And Therefore as the Heathenish idolatry fell with such a terrible earthquake as shook down both it and all its supporters both Emperor's and Empire;
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and all their intoxicated and dementated defenders, be throwne like a Mil-stone into the bottome of the sea, Rev. 18.21. The third generall Reason of these great Earth-quakes before the Churches restauration, is:
and all their intoxicated and dementated defenders, be thrown like a Millstone into the bottom of the sea, Rev. 18.21. The third general Reason of these great Earthquakes before the Churches restauration, is:
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that the Saints may be prepared and qualified for the right use of such a state and condition of happinesse and prosperity, and so made capable thereof.
that the Saints may be prepared and qualified for the right use of such a state and condition of happiness and Prosperity, and so made capable thereof.
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for so the Lord humbles his &c. that he may do them good in the latter end Deut. 8.16. The people of the Jew's before the captivity were exceeding proud despised Gods Word spoken by his Prophets &c. 2 Chron. 26, 16. yea in the time of the captivity when all was broken in peeces.
for so the Lord humbles his etc. that he may do them good in the latter end Deuteronomy 8.16. The people of the Jew's before the captivity were exceeding proud despised God's Word spoken by his prophets etc. 2 Chronicles 26, 16. yea in the time of the captivity when all was broken in Pieces.
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Yet so proud and stubborne were they, that they would not beare the yoake of the King of Babylon, though the Lord would have had them, promising them in so doing safety and blessing;
Yet so proud and stubborn were they, that they would not bear the yoke of the King of Babylon, though the Lord would have had them, promising them in so doing safety and blessing;
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now they come weeping to seeke the Lord, and exhorting one another to enter into a covenant with their God, never to be forgotten, Ier. 50.4.5. and so they did, as we may see at large.
now they come weeping to seek the Lord, and exhorting one Another to enter into a Covenant with their God, never to be forgotten, Jeremiah 50.4.5. and so they did, as we may see At large.
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Secondly, they are thereby made hungry after Christ, Isa. 4.1.2. when the Lord hath wasted them in the publique calamity so that there was but one man left for seven women, in that day (saith the text) the branch of the Lord, that is Christ, shall be beautifull and glorious;
Secondly, they Are thereby made hungry After christ, Isaiah 4.1.2. when the Lord hath wasted them in the public calamity so that there was but one man left for seven women, in that day (Says the text) the branch of the Lord, that is christ, shall be beautiful and glorious;
and the fruit of the earth, that is, Christ againe shall be excellent and comely to all that are escaped in Israel, that is, that have escaped perishing in the publique storme and earth-quake.
and the fruit of the earth, that is, christ again shall be excellent and comely to all that Are escaped in Israel, that is, that have escaped perishing in the public storm and earthquake.
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Before, who cared for Christ? who beleeved the Prophets reports concerning him? there was neither forme nor beauty in him wherefore men should desire him; oh!
Before, who cared for christ? who believed the prophets reports Concerning him? there was neither Form nor beauty in him Wherefore men should desire him; o!
and he that remaines in Jerusalem shall be called holy, that is shall be holy, (for God cals things as they be) even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem;
and he that remains in Jerusalem shall be called holy, that is shall be holy, (for God calls things as they be) even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem;
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or rather, when he shall have purged their sheddings of innocent blood) out of the middest thereof by the spirit of judgement and the spirit of burning.
or rather, when he shall have purged their sheddings of innocent blood) out of the midst thereof by the Spirit of judgement and the Spirit of burning.
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Thus, Zeph. 3.8, 9, 10, 11. When the Lord hath powred out his indignation upon the rebellious Nations, he turnes the remnant to him as a people of a pure language, that they may all call upon his Name,
Thus, Zephaniah 3.8, 9, 10, 11. When the Lord hath poured out his Indignation upon the rebellious nations, he turns the remnant to him as a people of a pure language, that they may all call upon his Name,
This evidence of a judgement to come is made the stronger, when all sorts commit all other kindes of sinnes with an high hand, against light, meanes, lesser plagues,
This evidence of a judgement to come is made the Stronger, when all sorts commit all other Kinds of Sins with an high hand, against Light, means, lesser plagues,
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so as in then distress, they trespassed more against the Lord, as branded Ahaz. did, 2 Chron. 28 22. and as such Nations as fall to idolatry and persecution ever use to doe, Revel. 16.9, 11. This reviving of those great sinnes useth to be the very nicke and period of time,
so as in then distress, they trespassed more against the Lord, as branded Ahaz. did, 2 Chronicles 28 22. and as such nations as fallen to idolatry and persecution ever use to do, Revel. 16.9, 11. This reviving of those great Sins uses to be the very neck and Period of time,
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For now the number of the Saints that are to be kiled, growes to be fulfilled, Rev. 6.11. now the grapes of the earth grow to be fully ripe, and therefore shall now be cast in whole clusters into the wine-presse of Gods wrath, Rev. 14.18, 19. Now wicked ones fill up the measure of their fathers, Mat. 23.32. The people of the Jews had been exceeding idolatrous and cruell in the time of Manasseh, 2 Chron. 33. these sinnes had beene intermitted and broken off in the raigne of Josiah. who had wrought a wonderfull reformation;
For now the number of the Saints that Are to be killed, grows to be fulfilled, Rev. 6.11. now the grapes of the earth grow to be Fully ripe, and Therefore shall now be cast in Whole clusters into the winepress of God's wrath, Rev. 14.18, 19. Now wicked ones fill up the measure of their Father's, Mathew 23.32. The people of the jews had been exceeding idolatrous and cruel in the time of Manasses, 2 Chronicles 33. these Sins had been intermitted and broken off in the Reign of Josiah. who had wrought a wonderful Reformation;
but were renewed againe by his Sonnes, and under their raignes Jer. 22.17. 2 Chro. 36. which made the time of Ierusalem to come, i.e. to come suddenly;
but were renewed again by his Sons, and under their reigns Jer. 22.17. 2 Chro 36. which made the time of Ierusalem to come, i.e. to come suddenly;
that is, to her yeeres of punishment, for so speakes Ezekiel that lived at that very same time, Ezek 22.3, 4. which immediately came upon them as we see 2 Chro. 26.17, 18. &c. The Jewes before our Saviours time had given over their cruel persecucions;
that is, to her Years of punishment, for so speaks Ezekielem that lived At that very same time, Ezekiel 22.3, 4. which immediately Come upon them as we see 2 Chro 26.17, 18. etc. The Jews before our Saviors time had given over their cruel persecutions;
we read of no Prophets or holy men slaine of them for divers ages before; but in our Saviours dayes they revived all the cruelty of their fore-fathers;
we read of no prophets or holy men slain of them for diverse ages before; but in our Saviors days they revived all the cruelty of their Forefathers;
and therefore they built the Prophets costly Tombes (as their successors our popish Hierarchists doe make Images to the old Saints and Marty•s) but for themseives, they would kill no Prophets that they would not; no, take heed of them:
and Therefore they built the prophets costly Tombs (as their Successors our popish Hierarchists do make Images to the old Saints and Marty•s) but for themselves, they would kill no prophets that they would not; no, take heed of them:
for all that they would kil no Prophets yet they could make a shift among them to kill John the Baptist, Stephen. James, beside our Savior Christ himselfe the Lord of all the Prophets:
for all that they would kill no prophets yet they could make a shift among them to kill John the Baptist, Stephen. James, beside our Saviour christ himself the Lord of all the prophets:
Therefore (saith our Saviour) All the righteous blood shed upon the earth frrom Abel to Zachary shall be required of the men of this generation, Mat. 23. from ver. 29. to the end.
Therefore (Says our Saviour) All the righteous blood shed upon the earth from Abel to Zachary shall be required of the men of this generation, Mathew 23. from ver. 29. to the end.
And so it came to passe, for some 36. or 37. yeers after our Saviours Ascention, the State of the Iewes was utterly dissolved in a most terrible calamity,
And so it Come to pass, for Some 36. or 37. Years After our Saviors Ascension, the State of the Iewes was utterly dissolved in a most terrible calamity,
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The great persecutions of the Christians, after they had surceased for a time, were most voilently renewed above all that had been before in the reigne of Dioclesian, Maximinian, &c. a little before the fall and ruine of the heathen Empire.
The great persecutions of the Christians, After they had surceased for a time, were most voilently renewed above all that had been before in the Reign of Diocletian, Maximinian, etc. a little before the fallen and ruin of the heathen Empire.
Thus the Antichristian Hierarchicall brood have in our time revived all their fore-fathers idolatries, and persecutions also, to as great an hight of extremity as possibly they could reach, or durst proceed:
Thus the Antichristian Hierarchical brood have in our time revived all their Forefathers idolatries, and persecutions also, to as great an hight of extremity as possibly they could reach, or durst proceed:
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and to catch up and kill now one Citizen, then another, but if he hath once begirt it with a strong siege, made many great breaches & threatens to kill man, woman and child,
and to catch up and kill now one Citizen, then Another, but if he hath once begirt it with a strong siege, made many great Breaches & threatens to kill man, woman and child,
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then another of his Saints, (though they shall at last heare of him for it) but when once they determine and endeavour to cut them off from being a Nation, that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance, now the Lord must of necessity,
then Another of his Saints, (though they shall At last hear of him for it) but when once they determine and endeavour to Cut them off from being a nation, that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance, now the Lord must of necessity,
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and will eft-soon's appeare, for if he should suffer all his Church and people to be destroyed, what should he doe to his great Name? Josh. 7.9. he must needes have a people to beare up his Name before the world.
and will eft-soon's appear, for if he should suffer all his Church and people to be destroyed, what should he do to his great Name? Josh. 7.9. he must needs have a people to bear up his Name before the world.
Doth Pharaoh to all his other cruell persecutions adde this, that he will destroy all the male-children of Israel? (for that strikes at the root of the Church) why,
Does Pharaoh to all his other cruel persecutions add this, that he will destroy all the Male children of Israel? (for that strikes At the root of the Church) why,
Surely in that day the Lord will make a great shaking in the Land so that all Creatures shall shake at his presence, the mountains shall be thrown down,
Surely in that day the Lord will make a great shaking in the Land so that all Creatures shall shake At his presence, the Mountains shall be thrown down,
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every mans sword shall be against his brother, & he wil plead against him in pestilence, blood hailstones fire and brimstone &c. When Gog and his Armies doe compasse about the Campe of the Saints and the beloved City, intending to ruine all (for that I take to be the Emphasis of this word compasse about (and this by the way) is the last enemy that ever the Church of Christ shall conflict withall here upon earth) then suddenly fire comes down from God out of heaven and devoures them, Rev. 20.9.
every men sword shall be against his brother, & he will plead against him in pestilence, blood hailstones fire and brimstone etc. When Gog and his Armies do compass about the Camp of the Saints and the Beloved city, intending to ruin all (for that I take to be the Emphasis of this word compass about (and this by the Way) is the last enemy that ever the Church of christ shall conflict withal Here upon earth) then suddenly fire comes down from God out of heaven and devours them, Rev. 20.9.
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The great Whore began to sing and to say shee was now a Queen againe, was no widow and should see no sorrow, &c. but whilest the meat was yet in their mouthes, the heavy wrath of God fell upon them.
The great Whore began to sing and to say she was now a Queen again, was no widow and should see no sorrow, etc. but whilst the meat was yet in their mouths, the heavy wrath of God fell upon them.
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and the earth at this present doth terribly tremble under their whole Kingdome. When the Lord ariseth to the succour of his people upon their sufferings and supplications:
and the earth At this present does terribly tremble under their Whole Kingdom. When the Lord arises to the succour of his people upon their sufferings and supplications:
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and their prayers also, Rev. 8.3, 4, 5, 6. instantly the Cens•r that brought up their prayers is filled with fire, •ed that cast down upon the earth, and immediatly follow thunderings, lightenings, and an earth-quake f•ure Angels with Trumpets sound a desiance against the World,
and their Prayers also, Rev. 8.3, 4, 5, 6. instantly the Cens•r that brought up their Prayers is filled with fire, •ed that cast down upon the earth, and immediately follow thunderings, lightenings, and an earthquake f•ure Angels with Trumpets found a Defiance against the World,
Now God is risen upon the prayers and teares of his people, groaning under the intollerable oppressions of Hierarchy, Praelates, High-commission, &c. (who Lorded it over their faith and consciences and tyrannized over their bodies and estates) & crying unto him day and night for helpe.
Now God is risen upon the Prayers and tears of his people, groaning under the intolerable oppressions of Hierarchy, Prelates, Highcommission, etc. (who Lorded it over their faith and Consciences and tyrannized over their bodies and estates) & crying unto him day and night for help.
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as of late yeares there hath been in England; why should it not still be continued? The Lord therefore being up will not sit downe againe till he have done his worke, and hath made his enemies his owne and his peoples footstoole.
as of late Years there hath been in England; why should it not still be continued? The Lord Therefore being up will not fit down again till he have done his work, and hath made his enemies his own and his peoples footstool.
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And whereas the enemies doe consult with hell, digging deepe and in the duke; (for Gods people in these quarrels doe not wrestle with flesh and blood onely,
And whereas the enemies do consult with hell, digging deep and in the duke; (for God's people in these quarrels do not wrestle with Flesh and blood only,
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but with principalities and powers, and spirituall wickednesses, ) yea, and whereas they doe with force and fury, with fire and sword goe about to propugne their idolatries and persecutions,
but with principalities and Powers, and spiritual Wickednesses,) yea, and whereas they do with force and fury, with fire and sword go about to propugn their idolatries and persecutions,
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he shall drinke of the brooke in the way (like a chafed Conquerour pursuing his flying enemy unto perdition) therefore shall he l•fe up his head Psal. 110.5, 6, 7. When God causeth judgement to be heard from heaven, he makes the earth feare and be still ▪ when he ariseth to judgement to save all the meeke of the earth sarely the wrath of man shall praise him;
he shall drink of the brook in the Way (like a chafed Conqueror pursuing his flying enemy unto perdition) Therefore shall he l•fe up his head Psalm 110.5, 6, 7. When God Causes judgement to be herd from heaven, he makes the earth Fear and be still ▪ when he arises to judgement to save all the meek of the earth sarely the wrath of man shall praise him;
the remainder of wrath shall he restraine, Psa. 76.8, 9, 10. If the unjust Judge that neither feared God nor man, would avenge the Widdow because of her troublesome importunity (and our Saviour bids hearken what the unjust Judge saith) how much more shall the Lord avenge his owne elect upon their desperate enemies,
the remainder of wrath shall he restrain, Psa. 76.8, 9, 10. If the unjust Judge that neither feared God nor man, would avenge the Widow Because of her troublesome importunity (and our Saviour bids harken what the unjust Judge Says) how much more shall the Lord avenge his own elect upon their desperate enemies,
and that speedily, his people giving him no rest, but crying day and night unto him, Luk 18.5 6 7, 8. Surely the Lord will at last procure rest to himselfe from his peoples complaints,
and that speedily, his people giving him no rest, but crying day and night unto him, Luk 18.5 6 7, 8. Surely the Lord will At last procure rest to himself from his peoples complaints,
our Saviour was both come and gone before the Jew's generally would know him for the Messiah; and Antichrist was growne to his NONLATINALPHABET to his full age and stature,
our Saviour was both come and gone before the Jew's generally would know him for the Messiah; and Antichrist was grown to his to his full age and stature,
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I much suspect the last 26. yeares, ever since the troubles began in Bohemia, Anno 1618. I much more suspect the last seven or eight yeares, ever since the stirres began in Scotland; but most of all these last foure yeeres, ever since, that by the endeavours of this noble Parliament in England, the Prophets are begun to be raised,
I much suspect the last 26. Years, ever since the Troubles began in Bohemia, Anno 1618. I much more suspect the last seven or eight Years, ever since the stirs began in Scotland; but most of all these last foure Years, ever since, that by the endeavours of this noble Parliament in England, the prophets Are begun to be raised,
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and when it began to be that head, then it began to be the Beast, Rev. 17.11. That we may understand this, we are to looke upon the text, Reve. 17.9, 10, 11. Here is the •inde that hath wisdome, the seven heads are seven mountaines on which the woman sits;
and when it began to be that head, then it began to be the Beast, Rev. 17.11. That we may understand this, we Are to look upon the text, Reve. 17.9, 10, 11. Here is the •inde that hath Wisdom, the seven Heads Are seven Mountains on which the woman sits;
The seven hils were famously celebrated by heathen writers, long before the Apostle writ his Revelation, Their names were these, the Palatine, the Capitoline, the Aventine, the Esquiline, the Quirinall, the Viminall, and the Janicular hils.
The seven hills were famously celebrated by heathen writers, long before the Apostle writ his Revelation, Their names were these, the Palatine, the Capitoline, the Aventine, the Esquiline, the Quirinall, the Viminall, and the Janicular hills.
that is, seven severall supreme formes of Government that have beene in Rome: which makes Daniel when he describes the foure Monarchies comparing them to foure Beasts, say, that this was divers from all the rest, Dan. 7.8. The seven severall regiments are these; first, Kings; secondly, Tribunes; thirdly, Decemvirs; fourthly, Dictators; fiftly, Consuls;
that is, seven several supreme forms of Government that have been in Room: which makes daniel when he describes the foure Monarchies comparing them to foure Beasts, say, that this was diverse from all the rest, Dan. 7.8. The seven several regiments Are these; First, Kings; secondly, Tribunes; Thirdly, Decemvirs; fourthly, Dictators; Fifty, Consuls;
He doth not say the seventh, but the other; pointing no doubt at the Christian Emperour, who did not differ from the heathen Emperour as a distinct forme of Government (for they were both Souldiers,
He does not say the seventh, but the other; pointing no doubt At the Christian Emperor, who did not differ from the heathen Emperor as a distinct Form of Government (for they were both Soldiers,
For the Empire after it came into the hands of the Christians, stood but a short time in its strength a matter of seventy or eighty yeares, from about the middle of the reigne of Constantine the great (for till then he was exercised with mighty warres against the heathen Emperours) unto the end of the reigne of Theodosius the great, from about An. 316. or 320. untill 395.
For the Empire After it Come into the hands of the Christians, stood but a short time in its strength a matter of seventy or eighty Years, from about the middle of the Reign of Constantine the great (for till then he was exercised with mighty wars against the heathen emperors) unto the end of the Reign of Theodosius the great, from about Nias 316. or 320. until 395.
Let me take the boldnesse to interpose one notable one (sometimes suggested out of a learned manuscript) about An. 395. at the death of Theodosius the great:
Let me take the boldness to interpose one notable one (sometime suggested out of a learned manuscript) about Nias 395. At the death of Theodosius the great:
And it is very remarkable, both because it made so great a change in the Kingdomes of Europe and Affrick, planting them almost universally with new Nations and names;
And it is very remarkable, both Because it made so great a change in the Kingdoms of Europe and Affrick, planting them almost universally with new nations and names;
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Even as the seventy years of the Jewes captivity, are not to be computed from the 11. of Zedekiah when the City and Temple were taken and burnt and the State dissolved;
Even as the seventy Years of the Jews captivity, Are not to be computed from the 11. of Zedekiah when the city and Temple were taken and burned and the State dissolved;
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for from that time there be not sixty years in all, till their returne under Cyrus; but they must be reckoned from the captivity of Jehojakim ten or eleven years before;
for from that time there be not sixty Years in all, till their return under Cyrus; but they must be reckoned from the captivity of Jehoiakim ten or eleven Years before;
And a man may wonder that so much worke should be done in so short a time as seemes to be remaining to it throughout Europe, yea, throughout the world,
And a man may wonder that so much work should be done in so short a time as seems to be remaining to it throughout Europe, yea, throughout the world,
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but that the Text tels us it is the greatest earth quake that ever was. The sixth head of the Empire continued long after the death of Theodosius the great.
but that the Text tells us it is the greatest earth quake that ever was. The sixth head of the Empire continued long After the death of Theodosius the great.
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so that it might be with them, as Logicians say of contrary qualities, they may consist together in the same subject, gradibus remissis, non intensis, they might both of them have their power,
so that it might be with them, as Logicians say of contrary qualities, they may consist together in the same Subject, gradibus Remissis, non intensis, they might both of them have their power,
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and a Dictator, chosen it may be for three months or six mouths upon some extraordinary exigences and necessities of the State, who was for the time supreme,
and a Dictator, chosen it may be for three months or six mouths upon Some extraordinary exigences and necessities of the State, who was for the time supreme,
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These are called hornes aptly, because Antichrist did with them as the Beast doth with his horne (so the Dragon, i. e. the heathen Empire had done before with them whilst they were his hornes, Rev. 12.3.) that is, propugne himselfe, and oppugne his adversaries:
These Are called horns aptly, Because Antichrist did with them as the Beast does with his horn (so the Dragon, i. e. the heathen Empire had done before with them while they were his horns, Rev. 12.3.) that is, propugn himself, and oppugn his Adversaries:
for the most part, all those that opposed his idolatries and haeresies, in all Nations, by these hornes; that is by the Kings and peoples of those Nations, who have given their power and strength to the Beast, Rev. 17.13.
for the most part, all those that opposed his idolatries and heresies, in all nations, by these horns; that is by the Kings and peoples of those nations, who have given their power and strength to the Beast, Rev. 17.13.
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but upon the hornes; upon his hornes ten crownes, Revel. 13.1. But received power as Kings one houre with the Beast NONLATINALPHABET that is, the Kings and the Beast began their reigne together.
but upon the horns; upon his horns ten crowns, Revel. 13.1. But received power as Kings one hour with the Beast that is, the Kings and the Beast began their Reign together.
for they had begun to breake the Empire foure or five yeeres before, and therefore might then begin to be called Kings (for God lookes at (and so are we to looke at) realities.) The Histories indeed doe not speake much of them under the name and notion of Kings untill after 400. or 410. but the Histories are very confused,
for they had begun to break the Empire foure or five Years before, and Therefore might then begin to be called Kings (for God looks At (and so Are we to look At) realities.) The Histories indeed do not speak much of them under the name and notion of Kings until After 400. or 410. but the Histories Are very confused,
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rather then the first houre after they were risen, for therein is a difference of many yeeres, it being almost sixty yeeres from the first breaking of the Empire,
rather then the First hour After they were risen, for therein is a difference of many Years, it being almost sixty Years from the First breaking of the Empire,
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We are to know that there are two particular characters of the Beast, as some Divines have observed out of the text, the former the cause of the later, viz. 1. Blasphemy; for he is full of names of blasphemie, Rev. 17.3. by which understand haeresie and Idolatry. 2. cruelty, for he is a skarlet-coloured heast, and makes warre with the Saints, ibid. & ch. 13.7.
We Are to know that there Are two particular characters of the Beast, as Some Divines have observed out of the text, the former the cause of the later, viz. 1. Blasphemy; for he is full of names of blasphemy, Rev. 17.3. by which understand heresy and Idolatry. 2. cruelty, for he is a Scarlet-colored hest, and makes war with the Saints, Ibid. & changed. 13.7.
that he shall arrogate power to himselfe to change Gods lawes, as in coyning and altering Articles of Faith, apointing worship for God, &c. high words, great words against God;
that he shall arrogate power to himself to change God's laws, as in coining and altering Articles of Faith, appointing worship for God, etc. high words, great words against God;
and thereby he deprives Christ of one of the principall Flowers of his Crown, which is to have dominion over the Faith: see more for this. Rev. 13.5 6.15, 16.
and thereby he deprives christ of one of the principal Flowers of his Crown, which is to have dominion over the Faith: see more for this. Rev. 13.5 6.15, 16.
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Secondly, the great Antichrist is to extend this power, at least, presumptively and intentionally where he cannot doe it actually over all Kindreds, Tongues and Nations, Rev. 13.7. It is Antichristian to claime such authority, though but over one man, or one Church;
Secondly, the great Antichrist is to extend this power, At least, presumptively and intentionally where he cannot do it actually over all Kindreds, Tongues and nations, Rev. 13.7. It is Antichristian to claim such Authority, though but over one man, or one Church;
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but mainly because his doctrine was contrary to the decrees of Popes, &c. He doth also charge and command all Patriarchs, Metropolitans, Primates, Arch-bishops, Bishops,
but mainly Because his Doctrine was contrary to the decrees of Popes, etc. He does also charge and command all Patriarchs, Metropolis, Primates, Archbishop's, Bishops,
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and at last, all men throughout the Universall world (the very voyce, proper, and native language of the grand Antichrist) upon paine of the great Excommunication, that they doe not embrace Luther's doctrine,
and At last, all men throughout the Universal world (the very voice, proper, and native language of the grand Antichrist) upon pain of the great Excommunication, that they do not embrace Luther's Doctrine,
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Not to speake of their claiming the title of universall Bishop, nor yet their assuming the title of Pontifex Maximus, the name of the chiefe heathenish Priest among the Romans, which dignity many of the Emperours had annexed to their imperiall greatnesse, (which Gratian the Emperour first renounced about An. 380. and the rest after him) they did about that time plainly arrogate and usurpe a judiciary power over the Churches:
Not to speak of their claiming the title of universal Bishop, nor yet their assuming the title of Pontifex Maximus, the name of the chief Heathenish Priest among the Roman, which dignity many of the emperors had annexed to their imperial greatness, (which Gratian the Emperor First renounced about Nias 380. and the rest After him) they did about that time plainly arrogate and usurp a judiciary power over the Churches:
yea, so zealous were they about this that An. 418. and 419. three Popes Zosimus, Boniface, Coelestine, did in the sixt Councill of Carthage, in which St. Augustine was present, in the Cause of one Appiarius, who had appealed out of Affricke unto Rome (as many had done before) not onely challenge the receiving of Appellations from all Churches,
yea, so zealous were they about this that Nias 418. and 419. three Popes Zosimus, Boniface, Coelestine, did in the sixt Council of Carthage, in which Saint Augustine was present, in the Cause of one Appiarius, who had appealed out of Africa unto Room (as many had done before) not only challenge the receiving of Appellations from all Churches,
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before any of the Kings sprang up; and so some read those words, Rev. 17.12. they received power as Kings one houre (not with the Beast) but after the Beast, NONLATINALPHABET, not NONLATINALPHABET.
before any of the Kings sprang up; and so Some read those words, Rev. 17.12. they received power as Kings one hour (not with the Beast) but After the Beast,, not.
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but in that number I include, all those whom God hath raised up, whether Ministers or others (though chiefly Ministers) to beare witnesse to his Truth,
but in that number I include, all those whom God hath raised up, whither Ministers or Others (though chiefly Ministers) to bear witness to his Truth,
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so few, that though haply you might heare in a Countrey of some few that rejected the common tenents as of Justification by Workes, the propitiatory sacrifice of the Masse &c. yet you should scarce learne how to finde out one of them;
so few, that though haply you might hear in a Country of Some few that rejected the Common tenants as of Justification by Works, the propitiatory sacrifice of the Mass etc. yet you should scarce Learn how to find out one of them;
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if they appeared, the Beast and his agents presently shap'd them up; therefore the woman and her children lived in the wildernesse all Antichrists reigne, Reve. 12.6.14. and the Prophets Prophecied in sackcloath, Rev. 11.3. Towards the end of Antichrists reigne, the everlasting Gospell going forth should bring a great harvest to God, and mightily encrease the number of the witnesses.
if they appeared, the Beast and his agents presently shaped them up; Therefore the woman and her children lived in the Wilderness all Antichrists Reign, Reve. 12.6.14. and the prophets Prophesied in Sackcloth, Rev. 11.3. Towards the end of Antichrists Reign, the everlasting Gospel going forth should bring a great harvest to God, and mightily increase the number of the Witnesses.
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I assent to them that understand the slaughter of the witnesses civilly, that is they are to be slaine as Prophets, viz. put out of their direct way of witnessing,
I assent to them that understand the slaughter of the Witnesses civilly, that is they Are to be slain as prophets, viz. put out of their Direct Way of witnessing,
as suppose by Preaching, Printing, &c. but not alwayes as men, that is to be put to death, at least in a judiciary way of proceeding; (for they are to be killed,
as suppose by Preaching, Printing, etc. but not always as men, that is to be put to death, At least in a judiciary Way of proceeding; (for they Are to be killed,
The enemies have given over that way of persecuting the Prophets generally, for a good space a matter of sixty or seventy yeares, you shall not (I beleeve) finde many examples within that space of Gods servants called before tribunals accused for their doctrine and worship, formally Sentenced unto death,
The enemies have given over that Way of persecuting the prophets generally, for a good Molle a matter of sixty or seventy Years, you shall not (I believe) find many Examples within that Molle of God's Servants called before tribunals accused for their Doctrine and worship, formally Sentenced unto death,
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and also because they found by proofe, that this course praejudiced their cause, sanguis Martyrum semen Ecclesiae: the blood of the Martyrs, being the seed of the Church.
and also Because they found by proof, that this course prejudiced their cause, sanguis Martyrs semen Ecclesiae: the blood of the Martyrs, being the seed of the Church.
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Not to speake of this, that the Prophets hereby in the enemies, intention, were more exposed to contempt, their bodies lying dead in the street, Rev. 11.8. like despised broken ido•s in whom there was no pleasure.
Not to speak of this, that the prophets hereby in the enemies, intention, were more exposed to contempt, their bodies lying dead in the street, Rev. 11.8. like despised broken ido•s in whom there was no pleasure.
It is probable at least, that this last slaughter of the Prophets, and the Beast with his Gentiles triumphing over them for three dayes and a halfe, by which (according to the former exposition) we may understand three ••ares and a halfe is already past and gone though but lately.
It is probable At least, that this last slaughter of the prophets, and the Beast with his Gentiles triumphing over them for three days and a half, by which (according to the former exposition) we may understand three ••ares and a half is already past and gone though but lately.
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In the yeare 1618. began the devastation of the Churches in Bohemia, the same fire presently takes hold upon the Provinces thereof, Moravia, Silesia, Lusatia;
In the year 1618. began the devastation of the Churches in Bohemia, the same fire presently Takes hold upon the Provinces thereof, Moravia, Silesia, Lusatia;
proceeds to Austria and Hungaria, flies over also to the Palatinate, and so by degrees wastes all the Provinces of broad and wide Germany, killing the Witnesses generally in them all.
proceeds to Austria and Hungary, flies over also to the Palatinate, and so by Degrees wastes all the Provinces of broad and wide Germany, killing the Witnesses generally in them all.
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Very lately the Witnesses have beene overcome and slaine in Polonia, so that a very few yeares agoe, the Gospell was preached publiquely but onely in two places in all those vast Dominions.
Very lately the Witnesses have been overcome and slain in Polonia, so that a very few Years ago, the Gospel was preached publicly but only in two places in all those vast Dominions.
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Last of all, came in the slaughter of the Witnesses in our Churches of England, Scotland and Ireland, and (as it is probable) was brought to its period and perfection,
Last of all, Come in the slaughter of the Witnesses in our Churches of England, Scotland and Ireland, and (as it is probable) was brought to its Period and perfection,
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For I doubt not, but this fact of theirs was in the enemies sence, an universall signal to al the Popish world that the day was theirs, and a perfect victory gotten;
For I doubt not, but this fact of theirs was in the enemies sense, an universal signal to all the Popish world that the day was theirs, and a perfect victory got;
The witnesses of some Churches have escaped; as of Holland, Switzerland Geneva, &c. They have beene slaine all over the greatest, largest and most famous Churches, as hath beene declared.
The Witnesses of Some Churches have escaped; as of Holland, Switzerland Geneva, etc. They have been slain all over the greatest, Largest and most famous Churches, as hath been declared.
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but the cattell generally, or the cattell of all kindes. The Pharisees said, the world was gone after our Saviour, Ioh. 12.19. when as yet the hundred thousand part of the world did not beleeve on him then;
but the cattle generally, or the cattle of all Kinds. The Pharisees said, the world was gone After our Saviour, John 12.19. when as yet the hundred thousand part of the world did not believe on him then;
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but the meaning is the people of the Countries round about flocked after him: so here the Prophets were slaine generally, on for the most part, not universally.
but the meaning is the people of the Countries round about flocked After him: so Here the prophets were slain generally, on for the most part, not universally.
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A mistake concerning the two Witnesses, may peradventure make us looke for the earth-quake that shall ruine the Beast's Kingdome as a thing a farre off,
A mistake Concerning the two Witnesses, may Peradventure make us look for the earthquake that shall ruin the Beast's Kingdom as a thing a Far off,
The fifth Viall is not powred, for that is to be upon the seat of the Beast, that is Rome, whereby his Kingdome becomes full of darkenesse, that is, Rome is destroyed, Rev. 16.10. therefore it is in vaine to think upon the earth-quake that is to ruine the Beast's Kingdome, which comes not till the seventh Viall be powred out.
The fifth Vial is not poured, for that is to be upon the seat of the Beast, that is Rome, whereby his Kingdom becomes full of darkness, that is, Room is destroyed, Rev. 16.10. Therefore it is in vain to think upon the earthquake that is to ruin the Beast's Kingdom, which comes not till the seventh Vial be poured out.
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but I deny the darkning of the Beasts Kingdome there spoken of to be the destruction of Rome; there be degrees of darknesse and misery inferiour to destruction:
but I deny the darkening of the Beasts Kingdom there spoken of to be the destruction of Room; there be Degrees of darkness and misery inferior to destruction:
yea millions be there that deny her to be the mistresse of the Faith and the mother of all Churches? that account her the mother of harlots? that contemne her decrees,
yea millions be there that deny her to be the mistress of the Faith and the mother of all Churches? that account her the mother of harlots? that contemn her decrees,
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& c? Is not shee darkned in her revennues, when as so many Nations have withdrawne their supplies from her, which were formerly swallowed up in her as in a deep gulfe?
& c? Is not she darkened in her revenues, when as so many nations have withdrawn their supplies from her, which were formerly swallowed up in her as in a deep gulf?
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If Rome be destroyed under the fifth Viall, this difficulty or absurdity will follow; then have ye Babylon the great to destroy under the seventh Viall, Rev. 16.19.
If Room be destroyed under the fifth Vial, this difficulty or absurdity will follow; then have you Babylon the great to destroy under the seventh Vial, Rev. 16.19.
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The fixt Viall is not poured upon the river Euphrates, which must be before the earth-quake come under the seventh, Kev. 16.12. &c. I must here deprecate the offence of many worthy & earned men, if lassent not to their expositions of that Viall.
The fixed Vial is not poured upon the river Euphrates, which must be before the earthquake come under the seventh, Key. 16.12. etc. I must Here deprecate the offence of many worthy & earned men, if lassent not to their expositions of that Vial.
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The river Euphrates running through the middest of the world between the farthest west and uttermost east, hath b•en for many ages a kinde of Land-marke, to separate the western Nations from the eastern so that they have had little communion one with another.
The river Euphrates running through the midst of the world between the farthest west and uttermost east, hath b•en for many ages a kind of Landmark, to separate the western nations from the eastern so that they have had little communion one with Another.
Whereupon the Beast finding himselfe mortally wounded here in the west hath as it followes in the text by the unclean spirits his emissaries by which I understand not onely Jesuits and others that are Papists by profession,
Whereupon the Beast finding himself mortally wounded Here in the west hath as it follows in the text by the unclean spirits his emissaries by which I understand not only Jesuits and Others that Are Papists by profession,
and although the Papists doe frequently lye in their reports of the east, yet certaine it is that they have made many Countries and States there, one way or other more or lesse obnoxious to the Pope,
and although the Papists do frequently lie in their reports of the east, yet certain it is that they have made many Countries and States there, one Way or other more or less obnoxious to the Pope,
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or at least by way of Merchandize and traffique to be subservient to their supply; so that notwithstanding any thing in these two Vials the earth-quake may be at hand.
or At least by Way of Merchandise and traffic to be subservient to their supply; so that notwithstanding any thing in these two Vials the earthquake may be At hand.
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We must shake the Kingdome of the Beast by the Word, this is to be done by all the Saints, especially by the Ministers of the Churches, and by them authoritatively:
We must shake the Kingdom of the Beast by the Word, this is to be done by all the Saints, especially by the Ministers of the Churches, and by them authoritatively:
These doctrines and denunciations thus breathed out, will prove even a sword of the Spirit (for so they are being put into mans spirit by the Holy-Ghost) to cut and kill, slash and slay the Antichristian generation, see Revel. 2.16. & 19.21.
These doctrines and denunciations thus breathed out, will prove even a sword of the Spirit (for so they Are being put into men Spirit by the Holy ghost) to Cut and kill, slash and slay the Antichristian generation, see Revel. 2.16. & 19.21.
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Yea, not onely a sword to kill the enemy that stands neere, but an arrow also to kill the enemy that stands a farre off, Psal. 149.6, 7, 8, 9. an axe to hew downe, Hosea 6.5. Mat. 3.10.
Yea, not only a sword to kill the enemy that Stands near, but an arrow also to kill the enemy that Stands a Far off, Psalm 149.6, 7, 8, 9. an axe to hew down, Hosea 6.5. Mathew 3.10.
This fiery weapon of the Word, is one of those wherewith the poore sackcloath-Prophets have defended themselves against Antichrist and his gentiles, all his long reigne,
This fiery weapon of the Word, is one of those wherewith the poor sackcloath-Prophets have defended themselves against Antichrist and his Gentiles, all his long Reign,
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it hath done it in a great measure already, the enemies feele the heat thereof to their great paine, Rev. 16.2.9, 10, 11. They cast on all the cold water that hell can afford them to quench it,
it hath done it in a great measure already, the enemies feel the heat thereof to their great pain, Rev. 16.2.9, 10, 11. They cast on all the cold water that hell can afford them to quench it,
as cruelties treacheries, but every thing proves oyle to encrease the flame; this Word at last will prove unto them unquenchable fire utterly to consume them.
as cruelties Treacheries, but every thing Proves oil to increase the flame; this Word At last will prove unto them unquenchable fire utterly to consume them.
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David shook Saul and all his enemies downe by this meanes, see Psal. 18.6.7, 8. compared with the title of the Psalme, which David composed when the Lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies,
David shook Saul and all his enemies down by this means, see Psalm 18.6.7, 8. compared with the title of the Psalm, which David composed when the Lord had Delivered him from the hand of all his enemies,
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Moses did but speake to God, spreading out his hands, and then as a God could tell Pharaoh, that a plague would come, to morrow shall be such a plague or to morrow shall such a plague be removed.
Moses did but speak to God, spreading out his hands, and then as a God could tell Pharaoh, that a plague would come, to morrow shall be such a plague or to morrow shall such a plague be removed.
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Eliah could but pray to the Lord, that it might not raine and then confidently tell Ahab, that there should be no raine but according to his word. 1 King. 17.1. Open therefore (O you servants of the Lord) the heavens by this Key;
Elijah could but pray to the Lord, that it might not rain and then confidently tell Ahab, that there should be no rain but according to his word. 1 King. 17.1. Open Therefore (Oh you Servants of the Lord) the heavens by this Key;
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open Gods Armory, and get from thence the best dayes for the Church, the helpe of God the Father, the Mediation of the Sonne, the Spirit of strength, the assistance of Angels, Seas, rivers, windes, &c. get from thence wisdome, courage, stratagems, successe;
open God's Armoury, and get from thence the best days for the Church, the help of God the Father, the Mediation of the Son, the Spirit of strength, the assistance of Angels, Seas, Rivers, winds, etc. get from thence Wisdom, courage, stratagems, success;
as by Fasting &c. Sing mercy and judgement to thy Family, as David Psa. 101. Doe thy best that judgement that hath beene turned into Wormewood and Hemlocke, may run downe like a mighty streame, in publique;
as by Fasting etc. Sing mercy and judgement to thy Family, as David Psa. 101. Do thy best that judgement that hath been turned into Wormwood and Hemlock, may run down like a mighty stream, in public;
And here I cannot choose but with griefe take notice of a miserable failing in our first Reformation, that the Maise priests were suffered still to continue in their places;
And Here I cannot choose but with grief take notice of a miserable failing in our First Reformation, that the Maise Priests were suffered still to continue in their places;
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for he that had said or sung Masse the last Lords day (and if he were a Preacher had Preached for Popery) if he would but take the new Oath of Supremacy and read the Service-Booke this Lordsday, was accounted a sufficie•t reformist a•d admitted to the Ministry.
for he that had said or sung Mass the last lords day (and if he were a Preacher had Preached for Popery) if he would but take the new Oath of Supremacy and read the Service-Booke this Lord's day, was accounted a sufficie•t reformist a•d admitted to the Ministry.
But this hath been one thing that hath undone the Church, viz. those that have all along and do still infest the Church I mean the wicked and superstitious Clergie being their naturall, genuine and proper posterity.
But this hath been one thing that hath undone the Church, viz. those that have all along and do still infest the Church I mean the wicked and superstitious Clergy being their natural, genuine and proper posterity.
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Let not such a sinne therefore lye any longer upon the State; out (therefore worthy Senators) with all the generation of erronious Teachers, Altar-worshippers &c,
Let not such a sin Therefore lie any longer upon the State; out (Therefore worthy Senators) with all the generation of erroneous Teachers, Altar-worshippers etc.,
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and prophane ones, that have made so many abhorre the Offerings of the Lord. If any Object, that the Church will then be destitute of Pastors. I answer:
and profane ones, that have made so many abhor the Offerings of the Lord. If any Object, that the Church will then be destitute of Pastors. I answer:
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Nay, I take it to be an absolute duty of them that have power to eject them, (besides, what may be said otherwise) even by the equity and analogy of that Text, Ezek. 44.10, 12, 13. The Levites that are gone away farre from me, which went astray from me after their idols, they shall even beare their iniquity;
Nay, I take it to be an absolute duty of them that have power to eject them, (beside, what may be said otherwise) even by the equity and analogy of that Text, Ezekiel 44.10, 12, 13. The Levites that Are gone away Far from me, which went astray from me After their Idols, they shall even bear their iniquity;
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All Israel were to stone Achan, and to raise over him a great heape of stones, Jos. 7.25, 26. Now if this be so, I wonder what punishment will be found out sutable to the crimes of some malefactors now in question, who have wickedly endeavoured to seduce many whole Kingdomes quite to suppresse and extinguish true Religion in them (if not throughout the world) who have proudly trampled upon all lawes and estates, being undoubtedly,
All Israel were to stone achan, and to raise over him a great heap of stones, Jos. 7.25, 26. Now if this be so, I wonder what punishment will be found out suitable to the crimes of Some malefactors now in question, who have wickedly endeavoured to seduce many Whole Kingdoms quite to suppress and extinguish true Religion in them (if not throughout the world) who have proudly trampled upon all laws and estates, being undoubtedly,
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orherwise, if you punish a Malefactor with death, who hath deserved it instead of taking away an old murder, you adde a new and shal be punished accordingly, judgement ought to returne to justice, Psal. 94.15. We have two remarkable examples in the Scriptures worthy to be taken notice of by all that are in authority, of two Kings that were both rewarded and punished for the very same thing.
orherwise, if you Punish a Malefactor with death, who hath deserved it instead of taking away an old murder, you add a new and shall be punished accordingly, judgement ought to return to Justice, Psalm 94.15. We have two remarkable Examples in the Scriptures worthy to be taken notice of by all that Are in Authority, of two Kings that were both rewarded and punished for the very same thing.
Baasha destroyed Nadab and the house of Jeroboam, Jehu destroyed Jehoram, Jezabel and the whole house of Ahab; both of them had the Kingdome of Israel for their paines;
Baasha destroyed Nadab and the house of Jeroboam, Jehu destroyed jehoram, Jezebel and the Whole house of Ahab; both of them had the Kingdom of Israel for their pains;
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and yet for these very acts, both their Families and Posterities were destroyed. Baasha because he killed him, viz. Nadab, 1 Kin. 16.7. and so I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, saith the Lord, Hos. 1.4.
and yet for these very acts, both their Families and Posterities were destroyed. Baasha Because he killed him, viz. Nadab, 1 Kin. 16.7. and so I will avenge the blood of Jezrael upon the house of Jehu, Says the Lord, Hos. 1.4.
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That it was not done by either of them as an act of justice appeared, in that they both continued in the sinnes of Jeroboam, which they seemed to punish, 1 Kin. 15.34. 2 Kin. 10.29.
That it was not done by either of them as an act of Justice appeared, in that they both continued in the Sins of Jeroboam, which they seemed to Punish, 1 Kin. 15.34. 2 Kin. 10.29.
as blasphemy, swearing, idolatry, if his arme be strong enough and long enough to reach the Offenders, which very thing may put (I feare) some suspicion sometimes upon our publique justice, in matter of theft. &c. and makes it questionable,
as blasphemy, swearing, idolatry, if his arm be strong enough and long enough to reach the Offenders, which very thing may put (I Fear) Some suspicion sometime upon our public Justice, in matter of theft. etc. and makes it questionable,
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I will not insist upon this that judgement ought to be executed roundly and speedily (though protracting of it often takes off a great part of the edge of justice:) but I urge the doing of it in the manner before spoken.
I will not insist upon this that judgement ought to be executed roundly and speedily (though protracting of it often Takes off a great part of the edge of Justice:) but I urge the doing of it in the manner before spoken.
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as there ought to be a Nationall confession and reformation of them, and strong application of Christs blood, by prayer of faith for attonement, represented by the elders killing of the Heyfer for the expiation of an unknowne murder, Deut. 21.4. so there must be execution of judgement upon the slaughteters of the Saints.
as there ought to be a National Confessi and Reformation of them, and strong application of Christ blood, by prayer of faith for atonement, represented by the Elders killing of the Heifer for the expiation of an unknown murder, Deuteronomy 21.4. so there must be execution of judgement upon the slaughteters of the Saints.
For if the blood of one man, and he a wicked man, unjustly shed, will bring sinne upon an whole Nation, till it be done away by the blood of him that shed it,
For if the blood of one man, and he a wicked man, unjustly shed, will bring sin upon an Whole nation, till it be done away by the blood of him that shed it,
Search (saith the Lord) and see if you can find a man in Jerusalem that executes •ndgement and I will spare it, Jer. 5 10. Josh. 7.25, 26. Hate the evill, love the good,
Search (Says the Lord) and see if you can find a man in Jerusalem that executes •ndgement and I will spare it, Jer. 5 10. Josh. 7.25, 26. Hate the evil, love the good,
and execute •udgement in the ga•e; it may be the Lord will be good to the remnant of Joseph, Am•s 5.15. This doth (as it were) make the gap up against Gods wrath:
and execute •udgement in the ga•e; it may be the Lord will be good to the remnant of Joseph, Am•s 5.15. This does (as it were) make the gap up against God's wrath:
If you wovld not have God execute judgement upon us all (for when men faile to doe it, God at last will doe it) then doe you execute judgement for the Lord.
If you would not have God execute judgement upon us all (for when men fail to do it, God At last will do it) then do you execute judgement for the Lord.
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There be other Uses to be made of this doctrine, that concerne nor selves, that we may be fitted and prepared for such a storme and earth quake and find mercy in it: as,
There be other Uses to be made of this Doctrine, that concern nor selves, that we may be fitted and prepared for such a storm and earth quake and find mercy in it: as,
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so faith in a threatning will breed feare) and feare will put a man upon the strong use of all meanes of prevention of a plague, or of provision against it.
so faith in a threatening will breed Fear) and Fear will put a man upon the strong use of all means of prevention of a plague, or of provision against it.
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And the reason why they beleeve not the threats of the Word, is the Atheisme of their hearts, making them deny Gods holinesse, justice, &c. to make a slight matter of sinne and of the Word forbidding and threatning sinne;
And the reason why they believe not the Treats of the Word, is the Atheism of their hearts, making them deny God's holiness, Justice, etc. to make a slight matter of sin and of the Word forbidding and threatening sin;
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I had once thought to have passed by this point, because that whereas the Prudent man hath long agoe foreseene the plague in sinne de•erving in the Word denouncing it, and otherwise;
I had once Thought to have passed by this point, Because that whereas the Prudent man hath long ago foreseen the plague in sin de•erving in the Word denouncing it, and otherwise;
and so using me•ns e•cap•d, Heb. 11.7. whereas the unbeleeving world perished, Gen. •. t•e like we may see in Lot his sonnes in law and the Sodomites, Gen. 19. •e•shazzer was so farre from beleeving the threats of the God of Israel against Babylon and his promises for delivering his people by Cyrus our of the Babylomans hands;
and so using me•ns e•cap•d, Hebrew 11.7. whereas the unbelieving world perished, Gen. •. t•e like we may see in Lot his Sons in law and the Sodomites, Gen. 19. •e•shazzer was so Far from believing the Treats of the God of Israel against Babylon and his promises for delivering his people by Cyrus our of the Babylomans hands;
which promis•s he knew had encouraged Cyrus, as that he did of purpose make an imp•o•s feast when his City was besieged, in contempt of God profaned the Vessels brought from Jerusalem, praised the Gods of silver and gold, wood and stone, above the true God of Israel (as Daniel accuseth him,) as one who could not save his owne Temple and Vessels out of his Grand-father Nebuchadnezzar's hands;
which promis•s he knew had encouraged Cyrus, as that he did of purpose make an imp•o•s feast when his city was besieged, in contempt of God profaned the Vessels brought from Jerusalem, praised the God's of silver and gold, wood and stone, above the true God of Israel (as daniel Accuseth him,) as one who could not save his own Temple and Vessels out of his Grandfather Nebuchadnezzar's hands;
but whilst he was in the middest of his prophane jollity, suddenly appeares the hand-writing upon the wall against him, that put him into a desperate feare, that night was he slaine, his City taken, his Empire destroyed and ended.
but while he was in the midst of his profane jollity, suddenly appears the handwriting upon the wall against him, that put him into a desperate Fear, that night was he slain, his city taken, his Empire destroyed and ended.
Be upright in thy generation, and walke with God, thus did Noah and so escaped the floud, Gen. 6.9. & 7.1. Thou shalt enter into the Arke (saith God) for thee have I seene righteous before me in this generation.
Be upright in thy generation, and walk with God, thus did Noah and so escaped the flood, Gen. 6.9. & 7.1. Thou shalt enter into the Ark (Says God) for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
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the Lord gives speciall charge to the Angels that had the command of the winds, that they doe not let one puffe or breath goe out to doe the least hurt, till the servants of God were sealed in their fore-heads, Rev. 7.1, 2, 3. &c. God remembers them when he makes up his Jewels,
the Lord gives special charge to the Angels that had the command of the winds, that they do not let one puff or breath go out to do the least hurt, till the Servants of God were sealed in their foreheads, Rev. 7.1, 2, 3. etc. God remembers them when he makes up his Jewels,
yet thy people shall be delivered, saith the Lord to Daniel, even every one that is found written in the Booke, Dan. 12.1. for God will ever preserve a holy Seede of Saints unto himselfe, Isa. 6.13. A man must be a mourner in Ston, one that laments first his owne sinnes and truly endeavours to forsake them, hen the sinnes of others;
yet thy people shall be Delivered, Says the Lord to daniel, even every one that is found written in the Book, Dan. 12.1. for God will ever preserve a holy Seed of Saints unto himself, Isaiah 6.13. A man must be a mourner in Ston, one that laments First his own Sins and truly endeavours to forsake them, hen the Sins of Others;
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Such an one was Lot, who vexed his righteous soule in seeing and hearing of the sinnes of the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2.8. and when they perished he was delivered.
Such an one was Lot, who vexed his righteous soul in seeing and hearing of the Sins of the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2.8. and when they perished he was Delivered.
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Thus the Lord causeth one with a vvriters Inkehorne by his side, to set a marke upon the fore-heads of the men that sigh and cry for all the abominations that are done in the middest of Jerusalem when he was about to destroy it, Ezek 9.4.
Thus the Lord Causes one with a writers Inkhorn by his side, to Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sighs and cry for all the abominations that Are done in the midst of Jerusalem when he was about to destroy it, Ezekiel 9.4.
therefore had he a speciall promise made him of being ga•hered to his fathers in peace, before those judgements should be executed 2 Chron. 34.27 28. Contest and contend for God, for his pure Word, doctrine of Faith, pure worship and wayes: against the world.
Therefore had he a special promise made him of being ga•hered to his Father's in peace, before those Judgments should be executed 2 Chronicles 34.27 28. Contest and contend for God, for his pure Word, Doctrine of Faith, pure worship and ways: against the world.
Caleb f•llowed the Lord fully as it was in his heart, and stood against the ten false Spyes that brought up an ill report upon the land •f promise, and against all the people that tooke part with them;
Caleb f•llowed the Lord Fully as it was in his heart, and stood against the ten false Spies that brought up an ill report upon the land •f promise, and against all the people that took part with them;
and therefore when six hundred thousand of these Murmurers fell in the wildernesse he onely with Joshuah escaped that storme and entered into the Lords inheritance, Numb. 14.24. Josh. 14.6, 7, 8 &c. Memorable examples hereof we have in Eliah and Ieremy. In Eliahs dayes the people of Israel forsooke Gods Covenant, threw downe his Al•ars, stoned his Pro•h•s by heapes and hundreds:
and Therefore when six hundred thousand of these Murmurers fell in the Wilderness he only with Joshua escaped that storm and entered into the lords inheritance, Numb. 14.24. Josh. 14.6, 7, 8 etc. Memorable Examples hereof we have in Elijah and Ieremy. In Elijah's days the people of Israel forsook God's Covenant, threw down his Al•ars, stoned his Pro•h•s by heaps and hundreds:
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Ieremy was a man that stood for God in his time against all men, against the Kings, Princes, Priests Prophets and people of Iudah, they mightily opposed, and maliciously persecuted him;
Ieremy was a man that stood for God in his time against all men, against the Kings, Princes, Priests prophets and people of Iudah, they mightily opposed, and maliciously persecuted him;
he was brought to that extremity, that sometimes he wished he had in the Wildernesse, a Cottage for way-fa•ring men, that he might never come among them, that his head were a fountaine of teares, that he might weepe abundantly for their pride, &c. Sometimes, that he had never beene borne;
he was brought to that extremity, that sometime he wished he had in the Wilderness, a Cottage for way-fa•ring men, that he might never come among them, that his head were a fountain of tears, that he might weep abundantly for their pride, etc. Sometime, that he had never been born;
but he found all contrary; (God often makes use of his Servants and Ministers to such pu•poses as they thinke not of) but yet he constantly held it out for God to the end, as his History sheweth.
but he found all contrary; (God often makes use of his Servants and Ministers to such pu•poses as they think not of) but yet he constantly held it out for God to the end, as his History shows.
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and the Nation captivated, the King of Babylons chiefe Captaine takes him out of prison, knockes off his fetters that the Jewes had put upon him, sets him at liberty, offers him his choyce whether he would goe to Babylon, with promise of all kind usage there or stay in the Land of Judah, tells him the whole I and was before him, gives him a reward and so dismisseth him.
and the nation captivated, the King of Babylons chief Captain Takes him out of prison, knocks off his fetters that the Jews had put upon him, sets him At liberty, offers him his choice whither he would go to Babylon, with promise of all kind usage there or stay in the Land of Judah, tells him the Whole I and was before him, gives him a reward and so dismisseth him.
Now who but Jeremy? how glad would Zedekiah the King have beene, if but halfe this kindnesse had beene offered to him? Well, let us remember to practice this duty.
Now who but Jeremiah? how glad would Zedekiah the King have been, if but half this kindness had been offered to him? Well, let us Remember to practice this duty.
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The maine thing the Lord aymes at, is the preservation of the body of the Church, an holy seed, Isa. 6.13. and he writes them that shall escape downe in his booke, Dan. 12.1.
The main thing the Lord aims At, is the preservation of the body of the Church, an holy seed, Isaiah 6.13. and he writes them that shall escape down in his book, Dan. 12.1.
Or thirdly, he is taken away in an ordinary manner, as no doubt, many godly ones were during the seventy yeares of the captivity of Babylon, Or fourthly, he is taken away in a way of testimony,
Or Thirdly, he is taken away in an ordinary manner, as no doubt, many godly ones were during the seventy Years of the captivity of Babylon, Or fourthly, he is taken away in a Way of testimony,
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as Jeremy; who, as it is reported, was stoned by the Jewes in Aegypt. And so the Disciples and Apostles of our Saviour, who although they had power over Scorpions, Lyons, poyson, du•ing the terme of their Testimony;
as Jeremiah; who, as it is reported, was stoned by the Jews in Egypt. And so the Disciples and Apostles of our Saviour, who although they had power over Scorpions, Lyons, poison, du•ing the term of their Testimony;
Or fiftly, in propugning the Cause of God, in a generall combustion, which when it is undertaken out of love to the Truth, it is an high honour to a C•ristian to lose his life in the quarrell.
Or Fifty, in propugning the Cause of God, in a general combustion, which when it is undertaken out of love to the Truth, it is an high honour to a C•ristian to loose his life in the quarrel.
And if he have further use of them, he doth continue them, yea, and sometimes strengthens their faith with confidence that it shall be so, Psal. 91. However, the godly are but taken out of this vale of teares,
And if he have further use of them, he does continue them, yea, and sometime strengthens their faith with confidence that it shall be so, Psalm 91. However, the godly Are but taken out of this vale of tears,
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Seeke meekenesse, quietly and humbly to submit to the common calamity when it cometh, Zeph. 2.3. To which purpose it will be available to admit into our tho•g•ts these considerations.
Seek meekness, quietly and humbly to submit to the Common calamity when it comes, Zephaniah 2.3. To which purpose it will be available to admit into our tho•g•ts these considerations.
That God is the Author of the calamity; whatsoever evill is done God doth it: That stopped David's mouth, Psal. 39.9. He hath absolute soveraignty over men, he is greater then man;
That God is the Author of the calamity; whatsoever evil is done God does it: That stopped David's Mouth, Psalm 39.9. He hath absolute sovereignty over men, he is greater then man;
why should we contend with him, for he gives no account of his do••gs, Job 33.12, 13. Would it not be a brave sight to see man sitting upon the Bench as a Judge,
why should we contend with him, for he gives no account of his do••gs, Job 33.12, 13. Would it not be a brave sighed to see man sitting upon the Bench as a Judge,
He that hath many reasons in the bottomlesse Abisse of his Councels that we see not, we are not able to sound to the bo•tome of it, nor to fadome his doings;
He that hath many Reasons in the bottomless Abyss of his Counsels that we see not, we Are not able to found to the bo•tome of it, nor to fathom his doings;
That sinne deserveth worse then any plague or earth-quake God sends upon the world, Ezra 9.13. That sinne it selfe is the worst of all plagues, and so to be esteemed.
That sin deserveth Worse then any plague or earthquake God sends upon the world, Ezra 9.13. That sin it self is the worst of all plagues, and so to be esteemed.
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If the heart be thorowly humbled for sinne, it will accept of any outward punishment; see Levit. 26.41. and David's example, who meekly submitted to the cursing of Shimei, 2 Sam. 16.10 11, 12. he being then in the very act of repentance for his great sins of murder and adultery, which God was even then also actually visiting upon him in the unnaturall rebellion of Abselom, according as he had threatned, 2 Sam. 12.11.
If the heart be thoroughly humbled for sin, it will accept of any outward punishment; see Levit. 26.41. and David's Exampl, who meekly submitted to the cursing of Shimei, 2 Sam. 16.10 11, 12. he being then in the very act of Repentance for his great Sins of murder and adultery, which God was even then also actually visiting upon him in the unnatural rebellion of Absalom, according as he had threatened, 2 Sam. 12.11.
The man that is thorowly grieved for the idolatry, heresie, prophanenesse, and luke-warmnesse of our times, will thinke any outward evill easier then those sinnes,
The man that is thoroughly grieved for the idolatry, heresy, profaneness, and lukewarmness of our times, will think any outward evil Easier then those Sins,
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and will be contented to submit to sword, or any other plague, even to the burying of a great part of the Nation under the earth, provided that they may be removed.
and will be contented to submit to sword, or any other plague, even to the burying of a great part of the nation under the earth, provided that they may be removed.
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Great and notable restaurations of the Church use often to follow after great ruines and desolations of States and Nations, Amos 9.10 11. After the Lord had made a great destruction in the Nation among the sinners,
Great and notable restaurations of the Church use often to follow After great ruins and desolations of States and nations, Amos 9.10 11. After the Lord had made a great destruction in the nation among the Sinners,
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In that day, that is, after that, saith the Lord, I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which is fallen, &c. see also Zeph. 3.8, 9, 10, 11 12. Zeph. 13.8 9. It was so in the land of Canaan, after the stormes of Aegypt and the Wildernesse;
In that day, that is, After that, Says the Lord, I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which is fallen, etc. see also Zephaniah 3.8, 9, 10, 11 12. Zephaniah 13.8 9. It was so in the land of Canaan, After the storms of Egypt and the Wilderness;
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Such shall be the piety and strictnesse of the government Ecclesiasticall and Civill, that there shall not enter into the Church in any wise, any thing that defileth, Rev. 21.27. She shall be purged from errors, superstition, idolatry, false and formall worship.
Such shall be the piety and strictness of the government Ecclesiastical and Civil, that there shall not enter into the Church in any wise, any thing that Defileth, Rev. 21.27. She shall be purged from errors, Superstition, idolatry, false and formal worship.
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It is sufficient to prove it, that we finde no such thing mentioned in the Scriptures that speake of the state of the Church in the last times, besides what hath beene said already,
It is sufficient to prove it, that we find no such thing mentioned in the Scriptures that speak of the state of the Church in the last times, beside what hath been said already,
During Antichrists reigne, men have beene, and still are so zealous and tenacious of their old mumpsimuses, they can in no wise indure to heare of parting with them;
During Antichrists Reign, men have been, and still Are so zealous and tenacious of their old mumpsimuses, they can in no wise endure to hear of parting with them;
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Then shall the Lyon and the Lambe lye downe and feed together, and the Tygar become tame the Childe shall play with the Aspe and Cockatrice. Isa. 11.6.7. & 65.25. Rev. 7.16. There be two reasons of these privative priviledges.
Then shall the lion and the Lamb lie down and feed together, and the Tiger become tame the Child shall play with the Asp and Cockatrice. Isaiah 11.6.7. & 65.25. Rev. 7.16. There be two Reasons of these privative privileges.
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so it is probable, if not more, that all the•e dignities that have so desperately opposed the Scepter of Christ, shall be taken away, Dan. 2.34, 5.44. Rev. 19. from ver. 17. to the end. God will purge out rebels. Ezek. 20.38. that at last none shall dare so much as to speake for false worship, formall worship, &c. Then (and I doubt) not till then, will all these Sects and Divisions have an end.
so it is probable, if not more, that all the•e dignities that have so desperately opposed the Sceptre of christ, shall be taken away, Dan. 2.34, 5.44. Rev. 19. from for. 17. to the end. God will purge out rebels. Ezekiel 20.38. that At last none shall Dare so much as to speak for false worship, formal worship, etc. Then (and I doubt) not till then, will all these Sects and Divisions have an end.
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Sathan shall be tyed up from seducing that he cannot play such reakes in the world as before, mans corruption wanting those bellowes to blow it up which did forme•y inflame it.
Sathan shall be tied up from seducing that he cannot play such reaks in the world as before, men corruption wanting those bellows to blow it up which did forme•y inflame it.
Chr••• represented by the Arke was before kept hid, and the Temple shut, true preaching forbidden, men were not acquainted with the natures and effects of Christ set forth by the Arke, as now they shall be;
Chr••• represented by the Ark was before kept hid, and the Temple shut, true preaching forbidden, men were not acquainted with the nature's and effects of christ Set forth by the Ark, as now they shall be;
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the wood of the Arke a ••pe of Christs humane nature, the gold •verlaying it wholly, a type of the divine to which the humane was hypostatically united, the Tables of the law in the Arke setting forth the fulfilling of the law in Christ,
the wood of the Ark a ••pe of Christ humane nature, the gold •verlaying it wholly, a type of the divine to which the humane was hypostatically united, the Tables of the law in the Ark setting forth the fulfilling of the law in christ,
and in the Saints by union with him and power from him; the Mercy-seat or cover of the Arke representing Christs righteousnesse covering the sinne of man,
and in the Saints by Union with him and power from him; the Mercy-seat or cover of the Ark representing Christ righteousness covering the sin of man,
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This purity of the meanes is intended in those expressions, Rev. 21. that Gods Tabernacle is with men, ver. 3. new Jerusalem hath the glory of God, ver. 10 11. no Temple therein ver. 22. There is no need of any such fixed place as the old Temple was but every where his people should have communion with him in his Ordinances, Joh. 4.21.23. they shall have no need of the Sunne nor Moone, &c. ver. 23. meaning, the spirituall light and glory shall farre exceed all externall;
This purity of the means is intended in those expressions, Rev. 21. that God's Tabernacle is with men, ver. 3. new Jerusalem hath the glory of God, ver. 10 11. no Temple therein for. 22. There is no need of any such fixed place as the old Temple was but every where his people should have communion with him in his Ordinances, John 4.21.23. they shall have no need of the Sun nor Moon, etc. for. 23. meaning, the spiritual Light and glory shall Far exceed all external;
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and chap. 22.1, 2. they shall enjoy a pure River of water of life, cleare as chrystall proceeding out of the Throne of God and of the Lamb, the tree of life also with his twelve manner of •••its, &c. The second priviledge consists in the multitudes of converts;
and chap. 22.1, 2. they shall enjoy a pure River of water of life, clear as crystal proceeding out of the Throne of God and of the Lamb, the tree of life also with his twelve manner of •••its, etc. The second privilege consists in the Multitudes of converts;
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and aske who begat her those Children, seeing she had lost so many, being life alone, that is, a Widow, without any earthly protector, Isa. 49.18, 19, 20 21, &c. Yea, her children shall aske her more roome to dwell in, ibid.
and ask who begat her those Children, seeing she had lost so many, being life alone, that is, a Widow, without any earthly protector, Isaiah 49.18, 19, 20 21, etc. Yea, her children shall ask her more room to dwell in, Ibid.
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though a Widow, shall breake out on the right hand and on the left, and abound in Children, for her maker is her husband, &c. Isa. 54.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The Children proceeding from the wombe of the Church, shall be like the dew of the morning lying thick upon the ground, Psal. 110.3. Christ's flock shall not then be a little flock compared with the times which were before the Devill was bound.
though a Widow, shall break out on the right hand and on the left, and abound in Children, for her maker is her husband, etc. Isaiah 54.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The Children proceeding from the womb of the Church, shall be like the due of the morning lying thick upon the ground, Psalm 110.3. Christ's flock shall not then be a little flock compared with the times which were before the devil was bound.
The City of the new Jerusalem hath a light like unto a stone most precious, even like a Jasper-stone, cleare as Chrystall, it is of pure gold, Rev. 21.18. God is in it, dwels with his people, he and the Lamb are the light of is, Rev. 21.3.22. in this and other respects it is named, the Lord is there, Ez•k. 48.35. the people of it shall be all righteous, Isa. 60.21.
The city of the new Jerusalem hath a Light like unto a stone most precious, even like a Jasper-stone, clear as Crystal, it is of pure gold, Rev. 21.18. God is in it, dwells with his people, he and the Lamb Are the Light of is, Rev. 21.3.22. in this and other respects it is nam, the Lord is there, Ez•k. 48.35. the people of it shall be all righteous, Isaiah 60.21.
and the two of Gad and Ruben, and the halfe Tribe of Manasseh abhorred the thoughts of idolatry, Iosh. 22. the Lord God of Gods, the Lord God of Gods, he knowes,
and the two of Gad and Reuben, and the half Tribe of Manasses abhorred the thoughts of idolatry, Joshua 22. the Lord God of God's, the Lord God of God's, he knows,
or if in transgression against the Lord (save us not this day) that we have built us an Altar to turne from following the Lord, &c. let the Lord himselfe require it, Iosh. 22.22, 23. Much more shall the Reformation be excellent in the last ages, wherein it is promised that there shall be new heavens and new earth (new Church and new Common-wealth) wherein righteousnesse shall dwell, 2 Pet. 3.13. In the amplitude and extent of the Church, before it was sometimes contained within the narrow bounds of Jury, afterwards the Nations of the Gentiles had it successively;
or if in Transgression against the Lord (save us not this day) that we have built us an Altar to turn from following the Lord, etc. let the Lord himself require it, Joshua 22.22, 23. Much more shall the Reformation be excellent in the last ages, wherein it is promised that there shall be new heavens and new earth (new Church and new Commonwealth) wherein righteousness shall dwell, 2 Pet. 3.13. In the amplitude and extent of the Church, before it was sometime contained within the narrow bounds of Jury, afterwards the nations of the Gentiles had it successively;
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then, and not before then, the Kingdome, Dominion, and the greatnesse of the Kingdome under the whole heaven, (it seemes to be spoken without all hyperbole) shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high, Dan. 7.26.27.
then, and not before then, the Kingdom, Dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven, (it seems to be spoken without all hyperbole) shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most high, Dan. 7.26.27.
and Peoples, and Tongues, shall stand before the Throne, and before the Lambe, praising God, Rav. 7.9. Nations shall be borne in a day, Isa. 66.8. All Nations shall serve him. Dan. 7. ult.
and Peoples, and Tongues, shall stand before the Throne, and before the Lamb, praising God, Rav. 7.9. nations shall be born in a day, Isaiah 66.8. All nations shall serve him. Dan. 7. ult.
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The Saints of the most high shall take the Kingdome and possesse it for ever, even for ever and ever, age after age for many ages, Dan. 7.18.27. they shall reigne on the earth, Rev. 5. to & 20.4.6. a thousand yeares.
The Saints of the most high shall take the Kingdom and possess it for ever, even for ever and ever, age After age for many ages, Dan. 7.18.27. they shall Reign on the earth, Rev. 5. to & 20.4.6. a thousand Years.
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It is to consist in the affluence and confluence, both of spirituall and externall prosperity; for the Lord having humbled and broken his by the earthquake, may now trust them:
It is to consist in the affluence and confluence, both of spiritual and external Prosperity; for the Lord having humbled and broken his by the earthquake, may now trust them:
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but now the Church shall be like a bride adorned for her husband, Rev. 21.2. Now her peace shall be as the Rivers, the Kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour to her, Rev. 21.24.26. Wait for it and hasten it by faith and prayer, unbeliefe doth a world of mischiefe:
but now the Church shall be like a bride adorned for her husband, Rev. 21.2. Now her peace shall be as the rivers, the Kings of the earth shall bring their glory and honour to her, Rev. 21.24.26. Wait for it and hasten it by faith and prayer, unbelief does a world of mischief:
It hindered the building of the second Temple, for it is remarkable, that whilest the Jewes gave over the worke upon the complaints of their adversaries,
It hindered the building of the second Temple, for it is remarkable, that whilst the Jews gave over the work upon the complaints of their Adversaries,
but when they hearkned to the Prophets Haggai and Zechary, and beleeved the promises which they brought from God, they went on thoroughly, and perfected the worke;
but when they hearkened to the prophets Chaggai and Zechariah, and believed the promises which they brought from God, they went on thoroughly, and perfected the work;
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the Persian King Darius Nothus (though the adversaries afresh complained) consenting, who also forbad their adversaries to hinder them, upon their greatest poenalties;
the Persian King Darius Nothus (though the Adversaries afresh complained) consenting, who also forbade their Adversaries to hinder them, upon their greatest penalties;
He had lost one or two before, and now feared he should lose the rest, Ezra 6. and this was almost six score yeares after they had laid the first foundation;
He had lost one or two before, and now feared he should loose the rest, Ezra 6. and this was almost six score Years After they had laid the First Foundation;
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for in divers Kings reignes they were absolutely hindred, Ezra 4. and were at times, six and fourty yeares (as it seemes) in building it, Iohn 2.20. I shall never see this Reformation. Thou canst not certainly tell;
for in diverse Kings reigns they were absolutely hindered, Ezra 4. and were At times, six and fourty Years (as it seems) in building it, John 2.20. I shall never see this Reformation. Thou Canst not Certainly tell;
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as gives comfort and confidence concerning them, as we may behold in Abraham, who rejoyced to see the day of Christ so many hundred yeares before it came, Iohn 8.56. and in the old Saints, Hebr. 11.13.40. who beleeving in him to come were saved.
as gives Comfort and confidence Concerning them, as we may behold in Abraham, who rejoiced to see the day of christ so many hundred Years before it Come, John 8.56. and in the old Saints, Hebrew 11.13.40. who believing in him to come were saved.
