Davids zeale for Zion a sermon preached before sundry of the honourable House of Commons : at St. Margarets at Westminster, April 4 / by Tho. Wilson ...
This Psalme, inspired of God, was writ by Davids royall pen, who was both the father and figure of Christ. It is not purely proper to either Christ or David, but common both to David and Christ, with his Church. To David typically, to Christ truly, to the Church prophetically.
This Psalm, inspired of God, was writ by Davids royal pen, who was both the father and figure of christ. It is not purely proper to either christ or David, but Common both to David and christ, with his Church. To David typically, to christ truly, to the Church prophetically.
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The Psalme containeth A Petition. A Reason. I. A Petition, most humbly requesting God, 1 By supplication, to be delivered from manifold troubles, called waters: Save mee O God, Vers. 1. 2. By imprecation, with purenesse of spirit, against persecutors, Let their table become a snare, &c. Verse 22. II. A reason of his request, mentioned in many verses. One ground of it was, the nature of his cause;
The Psalm Containeth A Petition. A Reason. I. A Petition, most humbly requesting God, 1 By supplication, to be Delivered from manifold Troubles, called waters: Save me Oh God, Vers. 1. 2. By imprecation, with pureness of Spirit, against persecutors, Let their table become a snare, etc. Verse 22. II A reason of his request, mentioned in many Verses. One ground of it was, the nature of his cause;
his cause was good, he suffered for his love to God. For, The Zeale of thy house hath eaten me up, Verse 9. The zeale. Zeale comes NONLATINALPHABET, to be fervent, as hot as fire:
his cause was good, he suffered for his love to God. For, The Zeal of thy house hath eaten me up, Verse 9. The zeal. Zeal comes, to be fervent, as hight as fire:
and to the hottest temper and intention. 1 It is set against evill, as sin and sinners, with all that which opposeth Gods will and glory, with kindled anger and indignation.
and to the hottest temper and intention. 1 It is Set against evil, as since and Sinners, with all that which Opposeth God's will and glory, with kindled anger and Indignation.
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Of thy house. Gods house, not his owne house, or his own name and honour: he was moved not so much with his owne injuries and contumelies, more private;
Of thy house. God's house, not his own house, or his own name and honour: he was moved not so much with his own injuries and Contumelies, more private;
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and the things of God unworthily handled. 2 He had a studious care and ardent love to have the true religion taught and professed, the right worship of God established and preserved holy and pure from superstition, errour and corruption in worship and worshippers, that they may be Saints, and not profane.
and the things of God unworthily handled. 2 He had a studious care and Ardent love to have the true Religion taught and professed, the right worship of God established and preserved holy and pure from Superstition, error and corruption in worship and worshippers, that they may be Saints, and not profane.
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Eaten up. Consumed or devoured, as the fire fully burnt up the fat of some sacrifices (as their peace-offerings) it was wholly the Lords: so the zeale of Gods house burnt up David, he was fully for it.
Eaten up. Consumed or devoured, as the fire Fully burned up the fat of Some Sacrifices (as their peace-offerings) it was wholly the lords: so the zeal of God's house burned up David, he was Fully for it.
and said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence, make not my fathers house an house of merchandise, Iohn 2. 14, 15, 16. A most heroicall act of Christ; beholding the Temple most corrupt, Verse 14. Hee swept the house, Verse 15. moved with the great care and zeale of his fathers house, Verse 16. Persons to bee removed, as enemies to Christ, men of false callings, not warranted of God, pretending divine right, which cannot bee demonstrated out of his Word:
and said unto them that sold Dove, Take these things hence, make not my Father's house an house of merchandise, John 2. 14, 15, 16. A most heroical act of christ; beholding the Temple most corrupt, Verse 14. He swept the house, Verse 15. moved with the great care and zeal of his Father's house, Verse 16. Persons to be removed, as enemies to christ, men of false callings, not warranted of God, pretending divine right, which cannot be demonstrated out of his Word:
therfore were they as polluted, put from the priesthood, Ezra 2. 62. Let them bee dealt withall as God would have it, For the wickednesse of their doings, I will drive them out of my house, Hosea 9. 15. Idolatrous priests were no more to minister in the Priests office.
Therefore were they as polluted, put from the priesthood, Ezra 2. 62. Let them be dealt withal as God would have it, For the wickedness of their doings, I will drive them out of my house, Hosea 9. 15. Idolatrous Priests were no more to minister in the Priests office.
Men that once prosessed themselves for God, who fell to idols, and by their example and counsell caused others to fall to sinne, should beare their shame, their sinne,
Men that once processed themselves for God, who fell to Idols, and by their Exampl and counsel caused Others to fallen to sin, should bear their shame, their sin,
and (as stumbling-blockes) caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity, therefore have I lift up my hand against them, saith the Lord God, and they shall beare their iniquity,
and (as Stumblingblocks) caused the house of Israel to fallen into iniquity, Therefore have I lift up my hand against them, Says the Lord God, and they shall bear their iniquity,
but they shall beare their shame and their abominations which they have committed, Ezekiel 44. 12, 13. After this manner did renowned Nehemiah, cleansed the chambers,
but they shall bear their shame and their abominations which they have committed, Ezekielem 44. 12, 13. After this manner did renowned Nehemiah, cleansed the chambers,
I understood of the evill that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the Courts of the house of God, Nehemiah 13. 7. And it grieved me sore,
I understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the Courts of the house of God, Nehemiah 13. 7. And it grieved me soar,
therefore I cast forth all the houshold-stuffe of Tobiah out of the chamber, Verse 8. Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers, Verse 9. And one of the sonnes of Iojada, the sonne of Eliashib the High Priest, was sonne in law to Sanballat the Horonite,
Therefore I cast forth all the Household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber, Verse 8. Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers, Verse 9. And one of the Sons of Ioada, the son of Eliashib the High Priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite,
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lest they trample them under feet, and turne againe and rent you, Matth. 7. 6. Aime at conformity with that new Ierusalem, on earth, into which there shall in no wise enter any thing that defileth,
lest they trample them under feet, and turn again and rend you, Matthew 7. 6. Love At conformity with that new Ierusalem, on earth, into which there shall in no wise enter any thing that Defileth,
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neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie, Revel. 21. 27. Men are to be without, that be not fit for a congregation of the Lords people, but the blemish of our Church.
neither whatsoever works abomination, or makes a lie, Revel. 21. 27. Men Are to be without, that be not fit for a congregation of the lords people, but the blemish of our Church.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie, Vers. 22. Doctrines to be opposed, unsound and corrupt doctrines be hatefull and to be hated.
For without Are Dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loves and makes a lie, Vers. 22. Doctrines to be opposed, unsound and corrupt doctrines be hateful and to be hated.
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Christ saith, This thou hast, thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate, Revel. 2. 6. Thou hast tried them which say they are Apostles,
christ Says, This thou hast, thou Hatest the Deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate, Revel. 2. 6. Thou hast tried them which say they Are Apostles,
as if it were no grace, Rom. 11. 6. which exalt mans free-will, as if God did not worke the will, Phil. 2. 13. which teach the apostasie of Saints, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 5. and others like vented and printed, are not to be permitted:
as if it were no grace, Rom. 11. 6. which exalt men freewill, as if God did not work the will, Philip 2. 13. which teach the apostasy of Saints, Who Are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 5. and Others like vented and printed, Are not to be permitted:
I (saith hee) have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Iezabel, which calleth her selfe a prophetesse, to teach and to seduce my servants, to commit fornication,
I (Says he) have a few things against thee, Because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calls her self a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my Servants, to commit fornication,
What is false, superstitious, idolatrous, spirituall adulteries, adoration of creatures, Altars, worshipping wood, images, and names, the images of things, invocation of Saints, praying about and for the dead, and all other appearances and practices of evill.
What is false, superstitious, idolatrous, spiritual adulteries, adoration of creatures, Altars, worshipping wood, Images, and names, the Images of things, invocation of Saints, praying about and for the dead, and all other appearances and practices of evil.
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The things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to divels, and not to God, 1 Cor. 10. 20. Should not all fellowship with divels be detested and renounced? I would not that ye should have fellowship with divels.
The things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to Devils, and not to God, 1 Cor. 10. 20. Should not all fellowship with Devils be detested and renounced? I would not that you should have fellowship with Devils.
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NONLATINALPHABET. To worship before me, Luk. 4. 7. is to worship me, Matth. 4. 9. The children are to plead with their mother, to put away her idolatries;
. To worship before me, Luk. 4. 7. is to worship me, Matthew 4. 9. The children Are to plead with their mother, to put away her idolatries;
Let her therefore put away her whoredomes out of her sight, and her adulteries from betweene her brests, Hos. 2. 2. In the substance of worship, it is false and corrupt, by mingling mens traditions and inventions, with Christs commands and institutions, which is a vaine worship:
Let her Therefore put away her whoredoms out of her sighed, and her adulteries from between her breasts, Hos. 2. 2. In the substance of worship, it is false and corrupt, by mingling men's traditions and Inventions, with Christ commands and institutions, which is a vain worship:
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For laying aside the commandement of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups, and many other such like things ye do, Mat. 7. 8. Full well ye reject the commandement of God, that yee may keepe your owne tradition, Verse 9.
For laying aside the Commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups, and many other such like things you do, Mathew 7. 8. Full well you reject the Commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition, Verse 9.
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It is thus when men by constitutions make their inventions as thresholds, without which you cannot enter into a house, into the Church, to any office or ordinance,
It is thus when men by constitutions make their Inventions as thresholds, without which you cannot enter into a house, into the Church, to any office or Ordinance,
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after the doctrines and commandements of men, Col. 2. 22. to which a Christian redeemed by Christ hath no reason to be subject, if ye bee 〈 ◊ 〉 with Christ from the rudiments of the world, Why as though living in the world are yee subject to ordinances? Coloss. 2. vers.
After the doctrines and Commandments of men, Col. 2. 22. to which a Christian redeemed by christ hath no reason to be Subject, if you be 〈 ◊ 〉 with christ from the rudiments of the world, Why as though living in the world Are ye Subject to ordinances? Coloss. 2. vers.
and what to doe, and lackes not a jot, nor a tittle, Matth. Chap. 5. Vers. 18. The least commands to an iota, or a tittle, are to be religiously observed, and the least additions by the same reason are to be rejected, Mat. Chap. 5. Vers. 19. Away with all imagery, which provokes God to be gone from his Sanctuary.
and what to do, and lacks not a jot, nor a tittle, Matthew Chap. 5. Vers. 18. The least commands to an iota, or a tittle, Are to be religiously observed, and the least additions by the same reason Are to be rejected, Mathew Chap. 5. Vers. 19. Away with all imagery, which provokes God to be gone from his Sanctuary.
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and cast out as a provocation, Ezek. Chap. 8. Vers. 5, 6. That as wee justly abhorre the Romish harlet, let us not weare her favour, but deface and detest all her trumpery,
and cast out as a provocation, Ezekiel Chap. 8. Vers. 5, 6. That as we justly abhor the Romish harlet, let us not wear her favour, but deface and detest all her trumpery,
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thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence, Isa. Chap. 30. Vers. 22. Thus the thorowly religious is to be truly zealous in Gods Church, to remove, purge out,
thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence, Isaiah Chap. 30. Vers. 22. Thus the thoroughly religious is to be truly zealous in God's Church, to remove, purge out,
2 Zealous in promoting Gods glory with intension of affection, and fervency in all good services for the house of the Lord, to establish all in it aright:
2 Zealous in promoting God's glory with intention of affection, and fervency in all good services for the house of the Lord, to establish all in it aright:
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Remember me O my God concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds or kindnesses that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof, Nehem. 13. 14. In persons who are to be in the house of God.
remember me Oh my God Concerning this, and wipe not out my good Deeds or Kindnesses that I have done for the house of my God, and for the Offices thereof, Nehemiah 13. 14. In Persons who Are to be in the house of God.
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Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turne away from us, 2 Chron. 29. 10. He animateth the Priests, my sonnes, be not now negligent, for the Lord hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him,
Now it is in my heart to make a Covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us, 2 Chronicles 29. 10. He animateth the Priests, my Sons, be not now negligent, for the Lord hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him,
How shall they preach except they be sent? Rom. 10. 15. Well qualified persons, apt to teach the Word of God with prudence and utterance, 1 Tim. 3. 2. Able,
How shall they preach except they be sent? Rom. 10. 15. Well qualified Persons, apt to teach the Word of God with prudence and utterance, 1 Tim. 3. 2. Able,
well furnished with necessary abilities to instruct others, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Vertuous in conversation, shewing themselves patternes of good workes, Titus 2. 7. Lovers of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate, 1. 8. Members, to be men sanctisied to performe duties, and to partake of what is holy:
well furnished with necessary abilities to instruct Others, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Virtuous in Conversation, showing themselves patterns of good works, Titus 2. 7. Lovers of good men, Sobrium, just, holy, temperate, 1. 8. Members, to be men sanctisied to perform duties, and to partake of what is holy:
for they could not keep the Passeover, because they had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, 2 Chron. 30. 3. Men upon whom is writ, Holinesse to the Lord, Zechar. 14. 20. But the Ganaanite is to be no more in the house of the Lord, Verse 21. Without shall bee the uncircumcised and the uncleane.
for they could not keep the Passover, Because they had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, 2 Chronicles 30. 3. Men upon whom is writ, Holiness to the Lord, Zechariah 14. 20. But the Ganaanite is to be no more in the house of the Lord, Verse 21. Without shall be the uncircumcised and the unclean.
then shall Ierusalem be holy, and there shall no stranger passe through her any more, Ioel 3. 17. It is sure, men that are to be members, are to professe holinesse:
then shall Ierusalem be holy, and there shall no stranger pass through her any more, Joel 3. 17. It is sure, men that Are to be members, Are to profess holiness:
and it is as true, they should be as they professe, Saints be calling, 1 Cor. 1. 2. Gods way is called a way of holinesse, the uncleane shall not passe over it, Isay 35. 8. In doctrines, zeale contends for truth, and strives for the faith of the Gospell, Iude v. 3. It was needfull to exhort you, that you should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the Saints.
and it is as true, they should be as they profess, Saints be calling, 1 Cor. 1. 2. God's Way is called a Way of holiness, the unclean shall not pass over it, Saiah 35. 8. In doctrines, zeal contends for truth, and strives for the faith of the Gospel, Iude v. 3. It was needful to exhort you, that you should earnestly contend for the faith which was once Delivered unto the Saints.
Pauls care was, that the truth of the Gospell might abide with the Church, Gal. 2. 5. and would not give place to them (the false brethron, Verse 4.) no not for an houre.
Paul's care was, that the truth of the Gospel might abide with the Church, Gal. 2. 5. and would not give place to them (the false Brethren, Verse 4.) no not for an hour.
The zeale of Elias is as needfull as not able, who was jealous for the Lord of hosts, to behold what was done in Israel, 1 King. 19. 10. 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉 was in the worship,
The zeal of Elias is as needful as not able, who was jealous for the Lord of hosts, to behold what was done in Israel, 1 King. 19. 10. 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉 was in the worship,
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It is the way of Gods good pleasure to save men, albeit wittals call it foolishnesse, 1 Corinth. 1. 21. It is Christs institution, established by his commission, Goe ye into all the world,
It is the Way of God's good pleasure to save men, albeit wittals call it foolishness, 1 Corinth. 1. 21. It is Christ Institution, established by his commission, Go you into all the world,
Is not that order with some disgrace to Gods Spirit, which excepts certaine Bookes and Chapters which bee least edifying, and might best be spared, and therefore be left unread? It was not so of old,
Is not that order with Some disgrace to God's Spirit, which excepts certain Books and Chapters which be least edifying, and might best be spared, and Therefore be left unread? It was not so of old,
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when Moses had in every city them that preach him, being read in the Synagogues every Sabbath day, Acts 15. Vers. 21. 3 Prayer in the Holy Ghost, as the Church is charged to pray, Iude Vers. 20. customary formes of prayer removed, would cause an unworthy, unable and dumbe Ministerie to fall to the earth;
when Moses had in every City them that preach him, being read in the Synagogues every Sabbath day, Acts 15. Vers. 21. 3 Prayer in the Holy Ghost, as the Church is charged to pray, Iude Vers. 20. customary forms of prayer removed, would cause an unworthy, unable and dumb Ministry to fallen to the earth;
and continued, bring most of men to rest in the iniquity of the last and perillous times, a powerlesse forme of godlinesse to be shunned, 2 Tim. 3.1, 5. Christ who commends prayer according to the will of God, condemneth vaine repetition in prayer, Matth. 6. 7. Gods house is a house of prayer,
and continued, bring most of men to rest in the iniquity of the last and perilous times, a powerless Form of godliness to be shunned, 2 Tim. 3.1, 5. christ who commends prayer according to the will of God, Condemneth vain repetition in prayer, Matthew 6. 7. God's house is a house of prayer,
and give themselves to prayer, and to the Ministery of the Word, they had not the heart of them who rest in a prayer given to them, Acts Chap. 6. Vers. 4. II. In the circumstance and externall form:
and give themselves to prayer, and to the Ministry of the Word, they had not the heart of them who rest in a prayer given to them, Acts Chap. 6. Vers. 4. II In the circumstance and external from:
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Let all things be done decently and in order, not intending the inventing of any new thing, but the performing of what Christ instituted, in a manner come by,
Let all things be done decently and in order, not intending the inventing of any new thing, but the performing of what christ instituted, in a manner come by,
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and consentaneous to the dignity of holy ordinances of the Lord, 1 Corinth. 14. 40. And that is in that generall rule, that all be done for time, place and persons,
and consentaneous to the dignity of holy ordinances of the Lord, 1 Corinth. 14. 40. And that is in that general Rule, that all be done for time, place and Persons,
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as is most to edification, Verse 26. Thus the man thorowly religious will bee truly zealous for the Church of God, in promoting in it persons, materials for it, Ministers qualified, members sanctified, doctrines true and wholesome, worshippe pure and spirituall, which beleeved as truth, will helpe us both by Information, and Exhortation.
as is most to edification, Verse 26. Thus the man thoroughly religious will be truly zealous for the Church of God, in promoting in it Persons, materials for it, Ministers qualified, members sanctified, doctrines true and wholesome, worship pure and spiritual, which believed as truth, will help us both by Information, and Exhortation.
Festus called Paul mad, with a lowd voice, Acts 26. 24. when he spake but words of truth and sobernesse, verse 25. Christs kinsmen thought he was beside himselfe, Mar. 3. 21. Was the judgement of such solid men any disparagement to our Saviours zeal? Nay, it is a commendation to root out evill from,
Festus called Paul mad, with a loud voice, Acts 26. 24. when he spoke but words of truth and soberness, verse 25. Christ kinsmen Thought he was beside himself, Mar. 3. 21. Was the judgement of such solid men any disparagement to our Saviors zeal? Nay, it is a commendation to root out evil from,
and to establish good in the house of God, is a good thing, Gal. 4. 18. All a mans care, who is religious indeed, is not to be for civill affaires, immunities and societies, (things in their order and measure to be minded) David was zealous for Gods house;
and to establish good in the house of God, is a good thing, Gal. 4. 18. All a men care, who is religious indeed, is not to be for civil affairs, immunities and societies, (things in their order and measure to be minded) David was zealous for God's house;
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As many mens industry and activenesse is for great buildings, great matches, great housekeeping, and their owne famous names, their inward thought is that their houses shall continue for ever,
As many men's industry and activeness is for great buildings, great Matches, great housekeeping, and their own famous names, their inward Thought is that their houses shall continue for ever,
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and their dwelling places to all generations, Psal. 49. 11. but while they run every man to his owne house, the house of God lieth wast, Hag. 1. 9. A pious mans greatest care is, that (whatever become of him and his liberty, credit,
and their Dwelling places to all generations, Psalm 49. 11. but while they run every man to his own house, the house of God lies waste, Hag. 1. 9. A pious men greatest care is, that (whatever become of him and his liberty, credit,
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or creature-comforts) vile persons that speake villany, may have their mouthes stopped, the vaine and prophane persons that pollute the ordinances may be censured, the doctrines of divels may be condemned, the worship idolatrous and corrupt, may be no more in the house of the Lord,
or Creature comforts) vile Persons that speak villainy, may have their mouths stopped, the vain and profane Persons that pollute the ordinances may be censured, the doctrines of Devils may be condemned, the worship idolatrous and corrupt, may be no more in the house of the Lord,
but be removed and cast out, that Pastors after Gods owne heart may be established to feed the Lords flock, that they that feare the Lord, may dwell in his house, that the truth of doctrine may be continued and confirmed among us, that the purity of discipline (a sacred way of promoting the Gospell, without which all Christs Kingdome and Gospell is not received) very necessary to the condition of the Church, may be introduced, that the instituted worship of God may be continued in his Church, in a holy and spirituall manner, without worthlesse and witlesse innovations,
but be removed and cast out, that Pastors After God's own heart may be established to feed the lords flock, that they that Fear the Lord, may dwell in his house, that the truth of Doctrine may be continued and confirmed among us, that the purity of discipline (a sacred Way of promoting the Gospel, without which all Christ Kingdom and Gospel is not received) very necessary to the condition of the Church, may be introduced, that the instituted worship of God may be continued in his Church, in a holy and spiritual manner, without worthless and witless innovations,
3 Men thorowly religious, being truly zealous, we learne, It is irreligiousLukewarmnesse is irreligious, to be luke-warme, neuters, time-servers, indifferent men,
3 Men thoroughly religious, being truly zealous, we Learn, It is irreligiousLukewarmnesse is irreligious, to be lukewarm, neuters, time-servers, indifferent men,
for all companies and religions, middle-men betweene truth and errour, betweene Christ and Antichrist, between holinesse and profanenesse, untrue in religion, without love or zeale to God,
for all companies and Religions, middle-men between truth and error, between christ and Antichrist, between holiness and profaneness, untrue in Religion, without love or zeal to God,
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those in the Lords plow must not be mixed of the clean and unclean, labourers and loyterers, of the servants of Christ and Antichrist, Verse 10, 11. Men may not be keycold Gallioes in religion, a deputy that would not meddle in such matters,
those in the lords blow must not be mixed of the clean and unclean, labourers and loiterers, of the Servants of christ and Antichrist, Verse 10, 11. Men may not be keycold gallio in Religion, a deputy that would not meddle in such matters,
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Ely his remisnesse in dealing with his sonnes (an impure paire of Priests) ruined his house, 1 Sam. 2. Vers. 23, 29, 31. God is not pleased with neuters,
Ely his remissness in dealing with his Sons (an impure pair of Priests) ruined his house, 1 Sam. 2. Vers. 23, 29, 31. God is not pleased with neuters,
1 It is sedition, an enemy to government, as inconsistent with royall lawes, cries Haman, a fit accuser (whose word is no slander) but an unjust judge in this point.
1 It is sedition, an enemy to government, as inconsistent with royal laws, cries Haman, a fit accuser (whose word is no slander) but an unjust judge in this point.
and perish in the broad way, and not rather to goe in the narrow way to life, which few finde? Matth. 7. 13, 14. 3 It is heresie, to receive and follow the truth of Gods fiery Law and everlasting Gospell, in the dayes of Paul they called it heresie;
and perish in the broad Way, and not rather to go in the narrow Way to life, which few find? Matthew 7. 13, 14. 3 It is heresy, to receive and follow the truth of God's fiery Law and everlasting Gospel, in the days of Paul they called it heresy;
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and men that keepe the commands of God, and the faith of Jesus, condemned as hereticall, Acts 24. 14. 4 It is schisme to depart from the unhallowed, crooked, cursed wayes of unblest men.
and men that keep the commands of God, and the faith of jesus, condemned as heretical, Acts 24. 14. 4 It is Schism to depart from the unhallowed, crooked, cursed ways of unblest men.
and save themselves from the untoward generation, they are presently accused of pestilent schisme, the devils scarcrow to keep men from zeale in religion, and forwardnesse in godlinesse, Acts 28. 22. Who are zealous against the zealous, and the house of God, as men set on fire of hell:
and save themselves from the untoward generation, they Are presently accused of pestilent Schism, the Devils scarecrow to keep men from zeal in Religion, and forwardness in godliness, Acts 28. 22. Who Are zealous against the zealous, and the house of God, as men Set on fire of hell:
It was once Pauls sinne and misery, concerning zeal, persecuting the Church, Phil. 3. 6. As the serpents mouth hath a flood (aspersions, reproaches, accusations, edicts,
It was once Paul's sin and misery, Concerning zeal, persecuting the Church, Philip 3. 6. As the Serpents Mouth hath a flood (Aspersions, Reproaches, accusations, edicts,
and orders) to cast after the woman (the Church of Christ) Rev. 12. 15. Satan hath still instruments full of fire and fury against the house of the Lord.
and order) to cast After the woman (the Church of christ) Rev. 12. 15. Satan hath still Instruments full of fire and fury against the house of the Lord.
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1 Quenching all Zeale in preaching Christ, as the High-priest and his complices, filled with zeale and indignation, put the blessed Apostles in the common goale for preaching, Acts 5. 17, 18. being as fraid of it as they are of fire, one sparke they thinke would set all in a flame, Vers. 24. There be men who put preaching of Christ, and teaching of the people among their grievances:
1 Quenching all Zeal in preaching christ, as the High priest and his accomplices, filled with zeal and Indignation, put the blessed Apostles in the Common goal for preaching, Acts 5. 17, 18. being as fraid of it as they Are of fire, one spark they think would Set all in a flame, Vers. 24. There be men who put preaching of christ, and teaching of the people among their grievances:
as they to Paul, Away with such a fellow from the earth, it is not fit (most able judges) that he should live, Acts 22. 22. Forbidding men to preach in Christs name,
as they to Paul, Away with such a fellow from the earth, it is not fit (most able judges) that he should live, Acts 22. 22. Forbidding men to preach in Christ name,
speake unto us smooth things, prophesie deceits, get you out of the way, turne aside out of the path, Cause the holy one of Israel to cease from before us, Isa. 30. 10, 11. How many have been made to forsake their allegeance and fealty to Christ our King,
speak unto us smooth things, prophesy Deceits, get you out of the Way, turn aside out of the path, Cause the holy one of Israel to cease from before us, Isaiah 30. 10, 11. How many have been made to forsake their allegiance and fealty to christ our King,
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and commanded the Prophets, saying, Prophesie not, Amos 2. 12. 2 Censuring hearing of Gods Word, as the great transgression in people, who are to heare it as they would be saved,
and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not, Amos 2. 12. 2 Censuring hearing of God's Word, as the great Transgression in people, who Are to hear it as they would be saved,
but when the Iewes saw the multitude, they were filled with envy, Acts 13. 44, 45. Men are eaten up with envy at hearers of Sermons, who wait on the Word of the Lord,
but when the Iewes saw the multitude, they were filled with envy, Acts 13. 44, 45. Men Are eaten up with envy At hearers of Sermons, who wait on the Word of the Lord,
albeit men that reject his commands be vexed by God, yet they who heare his commands be vexed by men, as if they were no ordinary malefactors. 3 Crying downe all prayer, unlesse given to men,
albeit men that reject his commands be vexed by God, yet they who hear his commands be vexed by men, as if they were no ordinary malefactors. 3 Crying down all prayer, unless given to men,
as once that decree, Whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man, for thirty dayes, save of thee O King, he shall be cast into the den of Lions, Dan. 6. 7. O men greatly in love with prayer!
as once that Decree, Whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man, for thirty days, save of thee Oh King, he shall be cast into the den of Lions, Dan. 6. 7. O men greatly in love with prayer!
and scornfully called it prayer by the spirit. 4 Throwing downe the things of God, as in elder time was complained of by Elias, They have throwne downe thine altars, 1 King. 19. 10. 1 Rejecting Christs doctrine, men cannot away with it, the second commandement is cast out by vaine superstitions,
and scornfully called it prayer by the Spirit. 4 Throwing down the things of God, as in elder time was complained of by Elias, They have thrown down thine Altars, 1 King. 19. 10. 1 Rejecting Christ Doctrine, men cannot away with it, the second Commandment is cast out by vain superstitions,
and the fourth commandement is violated by profane sports, of whom it is true the Prophet speaks, They have rejected the Word of the Lord, Ier. 8. 9. 2 Despising Christs discipline, whereby scandals might be prevented or removed, that men might set up their own dominion, that they may be Lords in the Church over Gods heritage,
and the fourth Commandment is violated by profane sports, of whom it is true the Prophet speaks, They have rejected the Word of the Lord, Jeremiah 8. 9. 2 Despising Christ discipline, whereby scandals might be prevented or removed, that men might Set up their own dominion, that they may be lords in the Church over God's heritage,
they refuse his government, saying, We will not have this man to raigne over us, Luke 19. 14. 5 Disdaining Gods glory, by small ones judged silly ones, they (the chief Priests) saw the children crying, Hosanna to the sonne of David, they were sore displeased,
they refuse his government, saying, We will not have this man to Reign over us, Lycia 19. 14. 5 Disdaining God's glory, by small ones judged silly ones, they (the chief Priests) saw the children crying, Hosanna to the son of David, they were soar displeased,
though it was according to Scripture, and for Gods praise, by babes, Mat. 21. 15, 16. The multitude, which then was no multitude, acknowledged Christ whom they dishonoured, Mat. 21. 9. How many have a flouting spirit,
though it was according to Scripture, and for God's praise, by babes, Mathew 21. 15, 16. The multitude, which then was no multitude, acknowledged christ whom they dishonoured, Mathew 21. 9. How many have a flouting Spirit,
as many worthies of the Lord wandred in sheep skins and goat skins, men here afflicted and destitute. 6 Conspiring to hinder reformation of the house of the Lord.
as many worthies of the Lord wandered in sheep skins and goat skins, men Here afflicted and destitute. 6 Conspiring to hinder Reformation of the house of the Lord.
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If any good be undertaken for religion, for holinesse, pure worship, or Christs government in his house, with what opposition is it contraried? Men are,
If any good be undertaken for Religion, for holiness, pure worship, or Christ government in his house, with what opposition is it contraried? Men Are,
and the glory of religion, in things devised by men, which can be no meane to sanctifie the worshippers? How forward have many beene to contribute their best assistance unto forbidden vanity? as they to idolatry:
and the glory of Religion, in things devised by men, which can be no mean to sanctify the worshippers? How forward have many been to contribute their best assistance unto forbidden vanity? as they to idolatry:
as those of old animated one another, They helped every one his neighbour, and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage: so the Carpenter encouraged the Gold-smith,
as those of old animated one Another, They helped every one his neighbour, and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage: so the Carpenter encouraged the Goldsmith,
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some with their pens, allowed in Presses; others with their commands, forcible in their Courts; and not a few forward and obsequious, have set to their hand, and all for superstitious vanities:
Some with their pens, allowed in Presses; Others with their commands, forcible in their Courts; and not a few forward and obsequious, have Set to their hand, and all for superstitious vanities:
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when God examines our service, Who required this at your hand? Isa. 1. 12. Receive the words of exhortation, all that be thorowly religious, to be truly zealous;
when God examines our service, Who required this At your hand? Isaiah 1. 12. Receive the words of exhortation, all that be thoroughly religious, to be truly zealous;
witty heads, and zealous hearts, as we are commanded, Be zealous, Revel. 3. 19. 1 The persons to be zealous. 2 The properties of this zeale. 3 The meanes for this zeale. 4 The motives to this zeale.
witty Heads, and zealous hearts, as we Are commanded, Be zealous, Revel. 3. 19. 1 The Persons to be zealous. 2 The properties of this zeal. 3 The means for this zeal. 4 The motives to this zeal.
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It is good to be zealously affected, Gal. 4. 18. 1 In taking the kingdome of heaven by violence, as Israel tooke Canaan, by a holy violence offered to the dulnesse of heart,
It is good to be zealously affected, Gal. 4. 18. 1 In taking the Kingdom of heaven by violence, as Israel took Canaan, by a holy violence offered to the dulness of heart,
and by withstanding spirituall sloth, removing all impediments in the way, crowding in as in a great concourse, pressing in and unto meanes of grace in their day,
and by withstanding spiritual sloth, removing all impediments in the Way, crowding in as in a great concourse, pressing in and unto means of grace in their day,
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Duty requires it, necessity urgeth it, it is for a kingdome, neglect it not, Matth. 11. 12. 2 In serving the Lord, doing his work with fervency, that the hearts of men should burne within them, not be cold or luke-warme,
Duty requires it, necessity urges it, it is for a Kingdom, neglect it not, Matthew 11. 12. 2 In serving the Lord, doing his work with fervency, that the hearts of men should burn within them, not be cold or lukewarm,
but fervent in spirit, in spirit serving the Lord, having a holy fire kindled on the hearth, in the heart, Rom. 12. 11. 3 In loving the house of God, minding meanes of grace,
but fervent in Spirit, in Spirit serving the Lord, having a holy fire kindled on the hearth, in the heart, Rom. 12. 11. 3 In loving the house of God, minding means of grace,
his longings were after it, to dwell in it, Psal. 26. 8. 4 In exciting others with all earnestnesse and importunity to seek the Lord, Call on your friends, kinsmen, neighbours, call thy husband, thy child, thy servant, be enlarged in desire after men to seeke and serve the Lord, be not unnaturall, uncivill, to minde goodnesse alone,
his longings were After it, to dwell in it, Psalm 26. 8. 4 In exciting Others with all earnestness and importunity to seek the Lord, Call on your Friends, kinsmen, neighbours, call thy husband, thy child, thy servant, be enlarged in desire After men to seek and serve the Lord, be not unnatural, Uncivil, to mind Goodness alone,
as it is in the Prophet, The inhabitants of one city shall go to another saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts, I will go also, Zechar. 8. 21. 5 In grieving for mens neglect of Gods Law, and the dishonour that is done to God by disobedience.
as it is in the Prophet, The inhabitants of one City shall go to Another saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts, I will go also, Zechariah 8. 21. 5 In grieving for men's neglect of God's Law, and the dishonour that is done to God by disobedience.
My zeale hath even consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words, saith the Psalmist, Psal. 119. ver. 139. Thus Lot a just and an honest man was vexed passively by sinners; and actively, voluntarily for sinners.
My zeal hath even consumed me, Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 119. ver. 139. Thus Lot a just and an honest man was vexed passively by Sinners; and actively, voluntarily for Sinners.
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for that righteous man dwelling among them (of Sodome and Gomorrha ) in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soule from day to day, with their unlawfull deeds, 2 Pet. 2. 7, 8. 6 In distributing cheerfully to it, for the maintenance of the service of God, that God may be honoured with mens substance,
for that righteous man Dwelling among them (of Sodom and Gomorrha) in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with their unlawful Deeds, 2 Pet. 2. 7, 8. 6 In distributing cheerfully to it, for the maintenance of the service of God, that God may be honoured with men's substance,
as they for the tabernacle, they came every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the Lords offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation,
as they for the tabernacle, they Come every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his Spirit made willing, and they brought the lords offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation,
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as Christs members, in which the Corinthians were forward, and of exemplary zeale, 2 Corinth. 9. 1, 2. the Apostle commended their zeale, which provoked very many.
as Christ members, in which the Corinthians were forward, and of exemplary zeal, 2 Corinth. 9. 1, 2. the Apostle commended their zeal, which provoked very many.
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Preachers be to be zealous, not luke-warme, not cold, but as men touched with a live coale from the altar, that the word of life die not in their mouthes,
Preachers be to be zealous, not lukewarm, not cold, but as men touched with a live coal from the altar, that the word of life die not in their mouths,
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Thus was Isaiah touched by the Seraphim, Isay 6. 6, 7. Thus Ieremy found the Word of the Lord as a fire, not to be kept in, Ier. 20. 9. 1 In preaching the word of God, constantly without looking backe,
Thus was Isaiah touched by the Seraphim, Saiah 6. 6, 7. Thus Ieremy found the Word of the Lord as a fire, not to be kept in, Jeremiah 20. 9. 1 In preaching the word of God, constantly without looking back,
and diligently without wearinesse and sloth, out of love to the Church, to be as bellowes to stirre up the fire in others, to promote grace in them, to warme a cold, and thaw a frozen people.
and diligently without weariness and sloth, out of love to the Church, to be as bellows to stir up the fire in Others, to promote grace in them, to warm a cold, and thaw a frozen people.
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This is Apollos his praise, who being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, Act. 18. 25. 2 In praying for the Church, for Gods blessing on their people, that they may be setled in the truth,
This is Apollos his praise, who being fervent in the Spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, Act. 18. 25. 2 In praying for the Church, for God's blessing on their people, that they may be settled in the truth,
King Hezekiah sent to the Prophet Isaiah, Not to read out a prayer, but to lift up a prayer for the remnant that is left, 2 King. 19. 4. This zeale in praying is not in being (as a boy ) bound up in a booke, nor as a child tied to a forme:
King Hezekiah sent to the Prophet Isaiah, Not to read out a prayer, but to lift up a prayer for the remnant that is left, 2 King. 19. 4. This zeal in praying is not in being (as a boy) bound up in a book, nor as a child tied to a Form:
Paul gives record to the Minister of Colosse, that he had a great zeale, labouring or striving fervently for the Colossians in prayer, this zeale in prayer is Epaphras his praise, Col. 4. 12, 13. 3 In hating evill with indignation, a blessed passion against corruption. 1 In doctrine, to abhorre lies, falsities, vanities, this was in the Ephesian Angel, who could not beare with them which are evill, which upon triall were found not Apostles,
Paul gives record to the Minister of Colosse, that he had a great zeal, labouring or striving fervently for the colossians in prayer, this zeal in prayer is Epaphras his praise, Col. 4. 12, 13. 3 In hating evil with Indignation, a blessed passion against corruption. 1 In Doctrine, to abhor lies, falsities, vanities, this was in the Ephesian Angel, who could not bear with them which Are evil, which upon trial were found not Apostles,
but Apostates, deceivers, liers, Rev. 2. 2. 2 In Worship, our spirit should rise against all idolatries, superstitions, vaine inventions, that no man may defile the temple of God.
but Apostates, deceivers, liers, Rev. 2. 2. 2 In Worship, our Spirit should rise against all idolatries, superstitions, vain Inventions, that no man may defile the temple of God.
Thus Paul his spirit was stirred within him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry, Acts 17. 16. 3 In practice, draw out the sword of Gods spirit against all iniquity;
Thus Paul his Spirit was stirred within him, when he saw the City wholly given to idolatry, Acts 17. 16. 3 In practice, draw out the sword of God's Spirit against all iniquity;
Learne of the Baptist, who would venture the liberty of his person, rather than neglect the freedome of his Ministery, and the delivering of the law of liberty, freely and indifferently removing sin in all estates;
Learn of the Baptist, who would venture the liberty of his person, rather than neglect the freedom of his Ministry, and the delivering of the law of liberty, freely and indifferently removing since in all estates;
He would rather lose his head than hold his tongue before hypocriticall Herod, Mat. 14. 4. 4 In suffering for the Church, to confirme it in the truth.
He would rather loose his head than hold his tongue before hypocritical Herod, Mathew 14. 4. 4 In suffering for the Church, to confirm it in the truth.
Herein was Pauls zeale, who saith, If I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy and rejoyce with you all, Phil. 2. 17. Preachers are to let liberties and lives goe for the good of the Church.
Herein was Paul's zeal, who Says, If I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy and rejoice with you all, Philip 2. 17. Preachers Are to let Liberties and lives go for the good of the Church.
I am ready (saith the Apostle) not to be bound onely, but also to die for the name of the Lord Jesus, Acts 21. 13. Yea wee should not onely undergoe the crosse, abide the prison,
I am ready (Says the Apostle) not to be bound only, but also to die for the name of the Lord jesus, Acts 21. 13. Yea we should not only undergo the cross, abide the prison,
but sometimes desire the deferring of our glory for the furtherance of the Church in grace, as it is evident in that great strait Paul was in, to depart and be with Christ was better for him, to live and abide in the flesh, was better for them, Phil. 1. 23, 24. Magistrates Gods Ministers, the Ministers of State, be ye zealous, Feed you this holy fire:
but sometime desire the deferring of our glory for the furtherance of the Church in grace, as it is evident in that great strait Paul was in, to depart and be with christ was better for him, to live and abide in the Flesh, was better for them, Philip 1. 23, 24. Magistrates God's Ministers, the Ministers of State, be you zealous, Feed you this holy fire:
1 In casting out the filth in Gods house, take away the wicked, that it may not be a den of theeves, stir up your spirits against them that are as the Cretians were, alway liers, evil beasts, slow bellies.
1 In casting out the filth in God's house, take away the wicked, that it may not be a den of thieves, stir up your spirits against them that Are as the Cretians were, always liers, evil beasts, slow bellies.
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Let Priests be held as pestilent, let Iesuites be as Iebusites, reckon false Apostles as withered Apostates. Mind ye with all heedfulnesse that of our Saviour, Every plant which my heavenly father hath not planted, shall be rooted up, Mat. 15. 13. Christ intends not topping or lopping of such trees, he dislikes the root:
Let Priests be held as pestilent, let Iesuites be as Jebusites, reckon false Apostles as withered Apostates. Mind you with all heedfulness that of our Saviour, Every plant which my heavenly father hath not planted, shall be rooted up, Mathew 15. 13. christ intends not topping or lopping of such trees, he dislikes the root:
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and the father of our Lord Jesus Christ planted not, up with that as ill weeds by the root, should you shave them with a razor, they would grow againe.
and the father of our Lord jesus christ planted not, up with that as ill weeds by the root, should you shave them with a razor, they would grow again.
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Let David be your patterne in your work for the Church, I will early destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord, Psal. 101. 8. where he intended diligence, constancy, and impartiality.
Let David be your pattern in your work for the Church, I will early destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may Cut off all wicked doers from the City of the Lord, Psalm 101. 8. where he intended diligence, constancy, and impartiality.
Let your hearts be incouraged, as that princely spirit of Iehoshaphat, His heart was lift up in the ways of the Lord, and he took away the high places and groves out of Iudah, 2 Chro. 17. 6. Be ye baptized with our Saviours spirit,
Let your hearts be encouraged, as that princely Spirit of Jehoshaphat, His heart was lift up in the ways of the Lord, and he took away the high places and groves out of Iudah, 2 Chro 17. 6. Be you baptised with our Saviors Spirit,
when you meet with doctrines not after godlinesse, and worship not after God, Say by authority, take these things hence, 10. 2. 16. 2 In building God a house, that the Lord God may dwell among us, in zeal prepare him an habitation, Exo. 15. 2. Baruch the sonne of Zabbai is renowned, who repaired the wall of Ierusalem, earnestly he was set on fire,
when you meet with doctrines not After godliness, and worship not After God, Say by Authority, take these things hence, 10. 2. 16. 2 In building God a house, that the Lord God may dwell among us, in zeal prepare him an habitation, Exo. 15. 2. baruch the son of Zabbai is renowned, who repaired the wall of Ierusalem, earnestly he was Set on fire,
yea he fired himselfe, burst out into heat, as angry with himselfe and others, so slothfull in the Lords work, Nehem. 3. 20. Be ye of an high spirit, bold in promoting the things of Gods house, that all your best abilities and deepest projects may be with all stirring of heart, subservient to Gods Church, and subordinate to his glory.
yea he fired himself, burst out into heat, as angry with himself and Others, so slothful in the lords work, Nehemiah 3. 20. Be you of an high Spirit, bold in promoting the things of God's house, that all your best abilities and Deepest projects may be with all stirring of heart, subservient to God's Church, and subordinate to his glory.
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Let the love of Christ be so warme in your hearts, that whatsoever you perceive is wanting in the ministery, in our assemblies, in doctrine, in discipline,
Let the love of christ be so warm in your hearts, that whatsoever you perceive is wanting in the Ministry, in our assemblies, in Doctrine, in discipline,
and hath his instruments, his sanctified ones, that ye may be called the repairers of the breach, the restorers of the paths to dwell in, Isa. 58. 12. 3 In defending the innocent, countenancing welldoers, you are for the praise of them that do well;
and hath his Instruments, his sanctified ones, that you may be called the repairers of the breach, the restorers of the paths to dwell in, Isaiah 58. 12. 3 In defending the innocent, countenancing welldoers, you Are for the praise of them that do well;
disgrace your flatterers and their slanderers, plead ye the cause of Ieremy, charged with revolt; the cause of Paul, accused of great and grievous things which cannot bee proved;
disgrace your Flatterers and their slanderers, plead you the cause of Ieremy, charged with revolt; the cause of Paul, accused of great and grievous things which cannot be proved;
You are governours for the protection of well-doers, 1 Pet. 2. 14. Let it be free for men whose heart is to their work, the work of the Lord, in preaching, praying, and in all the offices of the house of the Lord, to serve the Lord in the liberty of Christ, without feare or snare.
You Are Governors for the protection of well-doers, 1 Pet. 2. 14. Let it be free for men whose heart is to their work, the work of the Lord, in preaching, praying, and in all the Offices of the house of the Lord, to serve the Lord in the liberty of christ, without Fear or snare.
Say of all such as Cyrus, The God of heaven be with them, Ezra 1. 3. that they may without hindrance pray for the life of the King and his sonnes, and those be cut off that trouble them,
Say of all such as Cyrus, The God of heaven be with them, Ezra 1. 3. that they may without hindrance pray for the life of the King and his Sons, and those be Cut off that trouble them,
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and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all kings and people that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Ierusalem, Ezra 6. 10, 11, 12. The properties2 The properties of zeale 6. of this zeale, shewing in part the manner and nature of it.
and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all Kings and people that shall put to their hand to altar and to destroy this house of God which is At Ierusalem, Ezra 6. 10, 11, 12. The properties2 The properties of zeal 6. of this zeal, showing in part the manner and nature of it.
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1 It is personall, David saith, My zeale hath eaten up me, a man should be himself a good instance for zeal, not thinking it enough others to work and he be idle, others to study, stand up and speake,
1 It is personal, David Says, My zeal hath eaten up me, a man should be himself a good instance for zeal, not thinking it enough Others to work and he be idle, Others to study, stand up and speak,
Let a man be exemplary in himselfe, in his family, his children, his servants, his followers, that as they say of love, they may say of zeale, your zeale begins at home.
Let a man be exemplary in himself, in his family, his children, his Servants, his followers, that as they say of love, they may say of zeal, your zeal begins At home.
I hate the work of them that turn aside, it shall not cleave to me, a froward heart shall depart from me, I will not know a wicked person, Psal. 101. 3. 4. Let every man be a burnt offering unto the Lord, let zeale eat up all corrupt affections in us, consume our sinnes,
I hate the work of them that turn aside, it shall not cleave to me, a froward heart shall depart from me, I will not know a wicked person, Psalm 101. 3. 4. Let every man be a burned offering unto the Lord, let zeal eat up all corrupt affections in us, consume our Sins,
but it is a supernaturall work to have such raised affection and fervent mind for the house of the Lord, it is the Holy Ghost baptizeth with this fire, Mat. 3. 11. Mens persons and actions will not relish till they be salted with the fire of heavenly doctrine, Every one shall be salted with fire, Mar. 9. 49. 3 It is regular, guided by rule, zeale is bold,
but it is a supernatural work to have such raised affection and fervent mind for the house of the Lord, it is the Holy Ghost baptizeth with this fire, Mathew 3. 11. Men's Persons and actions will not relish till they be salted with the fire of heavenly Doctrine, Every one shall be salted with fire, Mar. 9. 49. 3 It is regular, guided by Rule, zeal is bold,
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There is great odds, betweene sinnes and sinnes, sinners and sinners, one errour and another, one time and another, Zeale graceth knowledge, aud knowledge guideth zeale, men fervent in spirit had need be prudent and wise in heart:
There is great odds, between Sins and Sins, Sinners and Sinners, one error and Another, one time and Another, Zeal graceth knowledge, and knowledge guideth zeal, men fervent in Spirit had need be prudent and wise in heart:
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or respect of persons, great or small, King or people, kinsman or countrey-man, it will doe right to all, without doing a friend a pleasure, or a foe a spite:
or respect of Persons, great or small, King or people, kinsman or countryman, it will do right to all, without doing a friend a pleasure, or a foe a spite:
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he removed her from being Queene, because she had made an idoll in a grove, 2 Chron. 15. 16. He did not as was covenanted, that whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel, should be put to death,
he removed her from being Queen, Because she had made an idol in a grove, 2 Chronicles 15. 16. He did not as was covenanted, that whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel, should be put to death,
as Calebs spirit, not afraid of Gyants the children of Anak, he fully followed the Lord, laboured to still the tumultuous, and stay the faint-hearted people;
as Calebs Spirit, not afraid of Giants the children of Anak, he Fully followed the Lord, laboured to still the tumultuous, and stay the fainthearted people;
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for he had another spirit with him, Num. 14. 24. Moses was a man whose mind was elevated in the Church-cause above honour, he refused it, Heb. 11. 24. above pleasure, which he chose not, v. 25. above riches and treasures, which he esteemed not, v. 26. above favours or feares of mortall man, he saw the invisible God, v. 27. It is resolute in holy undertakings, walks in wayes of good conscience with lion-like courage, it spares no Agag, as Saul did,
for he had Another Spirit with him, Num. 14. 24. Moses was a man whose mind was elevated in the Church-cause above honour, he refused it, Hebrew 11. 24. above pleasure, which he chosen not, v. 25. above riches and treasures, which he esteemed not, v. 26. above favours or fears of Mortal man, he saw the invisible God, v. 27. It is resolute in holy undertakings, walks in ways of good conscience with lion-like courage, it spares no Agag, as Saul did,
neither waters of adversity and feare of punishment, nor favours of the world, and hopes of preferment can stop zeales mouth, it cannot be quenched, it will not be bribed, Cant. 8. 6, 7. 6 It is constant, zeal is a fire should never go out,
neither waters of adversity and Fear of punishment, nor favours of the world, and hope's of preferment can stop zeals Mouth, it cannot be quenched, it will not be bribed, Cant 8. 6, 7. 6 It is constant, zeal is a fire should never go out,
and reacheth forth unto those things which are before, it presseth forward, is not declining, You that began well, spake well, wrought well, draw not back, grow not weary, decay not in zeale:
and reaches forth unto those things which Are before, it Presseth forward, is not declining, You that began well, spoke well, wrought well, draw not back, grow not weary, decay not in zeal:
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as it is good to be righteous still and holy still, so it is good to be alwayes zealous, till the sons of Levi be purified, and the ungodly be no more, till errors be abandoned or buried,
as it is good to be righteous still and holy still, so it is good to be always zealous, till the Sons of Levi be purified, and the ungodly be no more, till errors be abandoned or buried,
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and superstitions abolished, till truth be established, Christs government erected, til all the work about the house of the Lord be finished, in every speech, in every project, in every dayes work let zeale be in you, Gal. 4. 18. The meanes for this Zeal, to maintaine this heavenly sire, so necessary in all the services of the Sanctuary.
and superstitions abolished, till truth be established, Christ government erected, till all the work about the house of the Lord be finished, in every speech, in every project, in every days work let zeal be in you, Gal. 4. 18. The means for this Zeal, to maintain this heavenly sire, so necessary in all the services of the Sanctuary.
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but to the subverting of the hearers, 2 Tim. 2. 14. and to avoid foolish and unlearned questions, v. 23. It is ill spent time and zeale that is spent this way.
but to the subverting of the hearers, 2 Tim. 2. 14. and to avoid foolish and unlearned questions, v. 23. It is ill spent time and zeal that is spent this Way.
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These evaporations hinder the inward zeale and warmth of heart in the truth after godlinesse. 2 Vaine companions, to be familiar with cold or luke-warm men, chils men.
These evaporations hinder the inward zeal and warmth of heart in the truth After godliness. 2 Vain Sodales, to be familiar with cold or lukewarm men, chils men.
Vaine society decayed the love of Manna; it was the mixt multitude in Israel, which was not of Israel, who fell a lusting, that brought Israel to lament after the Egyptians flesh, Cucumbers, Melons, Leeks, Onions,
Vain society decayed the love of Manna; it was the mixed multitude in Israel, which was not of Israel, who fell a lusting, that brought Israel to lament After the egyptians Flesh, Cucumbers, Melons, Leeks, Onions,
than outward warmth by the fire, because where iniquity doth abound, love of many will waxe cold, Mat. 24. 12. 3 Spirituall satiety, when men have fulnesse, all is well with them, poore preaching, seldome preaching, no preaching contents them.
than outward warmth by the fire, Because where iniquity does abound, love of many will wax cold, Mathew 24. 12. 3 Spiritual satiety, when men have fullness, all is well with them, poor preaching, seldom preaching, no preaching contents them.
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and the wayes and lawes of Christ (unknown to them) they wonder what they lacke, what they would have, what they meane, darknesse and error be not distinct, with them, from light and truth;
and the ways and laws of christ (unknown to them) they wonder what they lack, what they would have, what they mean, darkness and error be not distinct, with them, from Light and truth;
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when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out, Iud. 1. v. 28. which brought them under the oppressions of Iabin King of Canaan twenty yeeres, Iudg. 4. 2, 3. Wherefore whosoever desires to be truly zealous, shun vaine speculations and vaine companions, beware of spirituall satiety,
when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out, Iud. 1. v. 28. which brought them under the oppressions of Iabin King of Canaan twenty Years, Judges 4. 2, 3. Wherefore whosoever Desires to be truly zealous, shun vain speculations and vain Sodales, beware of spiritual satiety,
II. Provide and minde what zeale needs to keep in this holy fire, in the coldest times, provide for your firing. 1 Gods Spirit works this warmth of affection in the heart:
II Provide and mind what zeal needs to keep in this holy fire, in the Coldest times, provide for your firing. 1 God's Spirit works this warmth of affection in the heart:
nature doth not bring it forth, it is from above, by the Holy Ghost is this fire, Mat. 3. 11. 2 The Word of God lively taught is a fire to heat mens hearts, Ier. 23. 29. Is not my word a fire? It is fire in the mouth of Gods messengers.
nature does not bring it forth, it is from above, by the Holy Ghost is this fire, Mathew 3. 11. 2 The Word of God lively taught is a fire to heat men's hearts, Jeremiah 23. 29. Is not my word a fire? It is fire in the Mouth of God's messengers.
Great care must be had to enjoy Preachers, whose lips are touched with a coale taken from Gods Altar, Isa. 6. 67. They who preach the Word of God remissely and coldly,
Great care must be had to enjoy Preachers, whose lips Are touched with a coal taken from God's Altar, Isaiah 6. 67. They who preach the Word of God remissly and coldly,
and zeale perisheth, and where vision faileth, the people are made naked, cold, lame, and benummed, Pro. 29. 18. 3 Zealous company is a live coale to set others on fire, one will warme another.
and zeal Perishes, and where vision Faileth, the people Are made naked, cold, lame, and benumbed, Pro 29. 18. 3 Zealous company is a live coal to Set Others on fire, one will warm Another.
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Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend, Pro. 27. 17. 4 Prayer to God whose Spirit is fire, powre out your hearts to the God of heaven for this zeale,
Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend, Pro 27. 17. 4 Prayer to God whose Spirit is fire, pour out your hearts to the God of heaven for this zeal,
— and God granted him his request, Put up one petition for zeale, for this fire to be kindled on thy haith, in thee, that the bredth of thy spirit may not be straitned, by any coldnes or freezing, the duty is, quench not the spirit, 1 Thes. 5. 19. the mean is, pray without ceasing, vers. 17.
— and God granted him his request, Put up one petition for zeal, for this fire to be kindled on thy hath, in thee, that the breadth of thy Spirit may not be straitened, by any coldness or freezing, the duty is, quench not the Spirit, 1 Thebes 5. 19. the mean is, pray without ceasing, vers. 17.
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In regard of God, 1 God commands it, he requires it, we may not deny it, he will have it, under paine of disobedience to the highest Majesty, we may not neglect it, his command is the argument of conscience, Be zealous, Rev. 3. 19. should ye not obey him? will ye reject his Word? It is God, it is God cals on you for zeal for his house, it is he saith, the mind according to my mind must be as I command, zealous. 2 God is zealous, a jealous God against spirituall fornication, 1 in generall, all sin a going a whoring from him;
In regard of God, 1 God commands it, he requires it, we may not deny it, he will have it, under pain of disobedience to the highest Majesty, we may not neglect it, his command is the argument of conscience, Be zealous, Rev. 3. 19. should you not obey him? will you reject his Word? It is God, it is God calls on you for zeal for his house, it is he Says, the mind according to my mind must be as I command, zealous. 2 God is zealous, a jealous God against spiritual fornication, 1 in general, all since a going a whoring from him;
Which my covenant they continued not in, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord, Heb. 8. 9. Your Zeal in taking away & defacing every whorish thing, every provocation, may prevent Gods jealousie, that it burn not like fire, that none can quench it:
Which my Covenant they continued not in, and I regarded them not, Says the Lord, Hebrew 8. 9. Your Zeal in taking away & defacing every whorish thing, every provocation, may prevent God's jealousy, that it burn not like fire, that none can quench it:
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weigh it in your hearts, and the Lord stirre your spirits within you, that we may find such a fruit of your zeale, that we feel not his fury. 3 God ardently loves Zion, his Church, and the welfare of it:
weigh it in your hearts, and the Lord stir your spirits within you, that we may find such a fruit of your zeal, that we feel not his fury. 3 God ardently loves Zion, his Church, and the welfare of it:
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I was jealous for Zion with great jealousie, and I was jealous for her with great fury, Zech. 8. 2. When you heare God is zealous, may not you be zealous? Will not you be zealous? God is with you in this work of Zion, he is ingaged for his sons throne,
Thus Says the Lord of hosts, I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury, Zechariah 8. 2. When you hear God is zealous, may not you be zealous? Will not you be zealous? God is with you in this work of Zion, he is engaged for his Sons throne,
May it not embolden any man when it may be truly said to him, in his way, in his work for Zion, The Lord is with thee thou valiant man, Go on in your might, that you may save our Israel, and build up Zion. 4 God promiseth most familiar communion with the zealous, which should perswade to this zeale, he who stomacks the luke-warme, loves the zealous,
May it not embolden any man when it may be truly said to him, in his Way, in his work for Zion, The Lord is with thee thou valiant man, Go on in your might, that you may save our Israel, and built up Zion. 4 God promises most familiar communion with the zealous, which should persuade to this zeal, he who stomachs the lukewarm, loves the zealous,
1 The wall of the vineyard is downe, the hedge is full of gaps, any beast or Boare may get in, it is eaten up, it is troden downe, it is laid wast in many places, over-spread with woods, it wants rain hath clouds without raine, the hedge, corporall helpe, without good Lawes, good Magistrates;
1 The wall of the vineyard is down, the hedge is full of gaps, any beast or Boar may get in, it is eaten up, it is trodden down, it is laid waste in many places, overspread with woods, it Wants rain hath Clouds without rain, the hedge, corporal help, without good Laws, good Magistrates;
and yet are wels without water, only barren, without goodnesse in their Ministery, no refreshing to the vineyard, Isa. 5. 56. doth it not pertain to you, Men sought out among men to make up the hedge,
and yet Are wells without water, only barren, without Goodness in their Ministry, no refreshing to the vineyard, Isaiah 5. 56. does it not pertain to you, Men sought out among men to make up the hedge,
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the Churches strength is small, it is brought very low, to it which is afflicted pitie should be shewed from its friends, that Zion may be raised off the ground, out of dust. 2 It is very corrupt in many things, in persons vitious, the wicked walk on every side,
the Churches strength is small, it is brought very low, to it which is afflicted pity should be showed from its Friends, that Zion may be raised off the ground, out of dust. 2 It is very corrupt in many things, in Persons vicious, the wicked walk on every side,
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In discipline how many eat the sinnes of the people, and grow fat by the vertues of the people, that Gods house is for such merchandise in corrupt courts made a den of theeves, Matth. 21. 12, 13. In the worship of God, men in most places have set up calves,
In discipline how many eat the Sins of the people, and grow fat by the Virtues of the people, that God's house is for such merchandise in corrupt Courts made a den of thieves, Matthew 21. 12, 13. In the worship of God, men in most places have Set up calves,
19. downe with all calves, burne them in the fire, grinde them to powder, to be utterly abolished, vers. 20. 3 It is the house of God, David saith, thy house. It is the spouse of Christ maried to Christ for ever.
19. down with all calves, burn them in the fire, grind them to powder, to be utterly abolished, vers. 20. 3 It is the house of God, David Says, thy house. It is the spouse of christ married to christ for ever.
for which the Emperour thought him worthy of a recompence, and being thereupon willed by him, to demand what he would, presented this petition, That the true Christians might have the liberty of a Church by themselves, wherein to worship God apart from the Arrians, whose heresie had then spread it self exceedingly.
for which the Emperor Thought him worthy of a recompense, and being thereupon willed by him, to demand what he would, presented this petition, That the true Christians might have the liberty of a Church by themselves, wherein to worship God apart from the Arians, whose heresy had then spread it self exceedingly.
Terentius modestly gathered up the pieces again, professing to him, that if he could not be heard in Gods cause, he would make no suit for his own profit.
Terentius modestly gathered up the Pieces again, professing to him, that if he could not be herd in God's cause, he would make no suit for his own profit.
be not put off with worldly profits, peace, and civill rights and liberties, you have more transcendent matters, the good of soules, the liberty of consciences, the meanes of grace, the worship of God, the kingdome of Christ, the house of the Lord, about this let your zeale have a most vehement flame.
be not put off with worldly profits, peace, and civil rights and Liberties, you have more transcendent matters, the good of Souls, the liberty of Consciences, the means of grace, the worship of God, the Kingdom of christ, the house of the Lord, about this let your zeal have a most vehement flame.
and favour the dust thereof, Psal. 102. 13, 14. and shall it not come into your mindes? the martyrs of renowned zeale loved not their lives for the truth of Gods word which they did so affect, Revel. 12. 11. and may not mens hearts now be fired for it? Moses was a meeke man in his owne case,
and favour the dust thereof, Psalm 102. 13, 14. and shall it not come into your minds? the Martyrs of renowned zeal loved not their lives for the truth of God's word which they did so affect, Revel. 12. 11. and may not men's hearts now be fired for it? Moses was a meek man in his own case,
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but no Sheep in Gods cause, he was angry and very hot against wicked doers, Exod. 32. 19. shall men now bee pleased with the wicked? Nehemiah was sad for it, Nehem. 2. 3. Why should not my countenance be sad? he fasted, wept, prayed, 1. 4. shall men now not lay it to heart? Phineas was zealous for God for his good in the matter of Zimri and Cozbi, Numb. 25. 11. and is it a time to be lukewarme when there be many Zimries and Cozbies? Paul was jealous for the Church, 2 Cor. 11. 2. Shall these be the dayes to bring forth carelesse ones? Godly men to remember Zion, wept for its sad condition, Psal. 137. 1. wee should as they never be comforted,
but no Sheep in God's cause, he was angry and very hight against wicked doers, Exod 32. 19. shall men now be pleased with the wicked? Nehemiah was sad for it, Nehemiah 2. 3. Why should not my countenance be sad? he fasted, wept, prayed, 1. 4. shall men now not lay it to heart? Phinehas was zealous for God for his good in the matter of Zimri and Cozbi, Numb. 25. 11. and is it a time to be lukewarm when there be many Zimri's and Cobies? Paul was jealous for the Church, 2 Cor. 11. 2. Shall these be the days to bring forth careless ones? Godly men to Remember Zion, wept for its sad condition, Psalm 137. 1. we should as they never be comforted,
yea compasse sea and land to make one Proselyte? Mat. 23. 15. Can they thus imploy their hearts, heads and hands for that kingdome, a kingdome of darknesse? and who shall not, will not be quickned for Christs Kingdome,
yea compass sea and land to make one Proselyte? Mathew 23. 15. Can they thus employ their hearts, Heads and hands for that Kingdom, a Kingdom of darkness? and who shall not, will not be quickened for Christ Kingdom,
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and his house? 2. To bring downe the house of God, perverting the Scriptures, corrupting the worship of God, suspending the servants of Christ, ensnaring the Saints of God, Who say of the name of Christ, Down to it, downe to it even to the ground,
and his house? 2. To bring down the house of God, perverting the Scriptures, corrupting the worship of God, suspending the Servants of christ, ensnaring the Saints of God, Who say of the name of christ, Down to it, down to it even to the ground,
old Edoms race Psal. 137. 7. Shall the lewd be thus against it, and shall not any man that hath any spirit within him be moved for Zion? is their worke better? is their lord better? is their wages better? your worke, your cause, your conscience may more hearten you.
old Edoms raze Psalm 137. 7. Shall the lewd be thus against it, and shall not any man that hath any Spirit within him be moved for Zion? is their work better? is their lord better? is their wages better? your work, your cause, your conscience may more hearten you.
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as Moses went out to his brethren and looked on their burdens, and spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, his zeale was kindled to endevor his brethrens liberty, Exod. 2. 11, 12. You have heard our cryes, seene our burdens, know our sorrowes, you need not goe out to know this, the other day you were interest in this;
as Moses went out to his brothers and looked on their burdens, and spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, his zeal was kindled to endeavour his Brothers' liberty, Exod 2. 11, 12. You have herd our cries, seen our burdens, know our sorrows, you need not go out to know this, the other day you were Interest in this;
our consciences, our peoples consciences be heavied, be endangered, ô passe not by us, ô let it not be as nothing to you, that the blessing of them that are ready to perish may come upon you, deliver the poore that crieth,
our Consciences, our peoples Consciences be heavied, be endangered, o pass not by us, o let it not be as nothing to you, that the blessing of them that Are ready to perish may come upon you, deliver the poor that cries,
Vnder Satans power many are, you would bee clad with zeale to consider (as it deserves your deepest thoughts) how poore people, who for their outward being live under a gracious Prince, are for their soules in spirituall vassalage under the Prince of darknesse, Ephes. 6. 12. the ruler of the darknesse of this world:
Under Satan power many Are, you would be clad with zeal to Consider (as it deserves your Deepest thoughts) how poor people, who for their outward being live under a gracious Prince, Are for their Souls in spiritual vassalage under the Prince of darkness, Ephesians 6. 12. the ruler of the darkness of this world:
how many perish in darknesse as a blinde people served by a blinking guide, where the people perish for lack of knowledge? Hosea 4. 6. O how many places and people in this famous Island are yet in the shadow of death!
how many perish in darkness as a blind people served by a blinking guide, where the people perish for lack of knowledge? Hosea 4. 6. O how many places and people in this famous Island Are yet in the shadow of death!
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unlesse God by his providence send it to them, they complaine not to you, ô doe not (I beseech you) exspect that of them, it is out of their blindnesse, deadnesse,
unless God by his providence send it to them, they complain not to you, o do not (I beseech you) expect that of them, it is out of their blindness, deadness,
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ô that I might in all humility commend their Petition to you this day, ô let this come into your minde, put on zeale and they shall be relieved, It is a death to have the glory depart where it hath beene, 1 Sam. 4. 22. With what thoughts can ye take up their case where the glory never was?
o that I might in all humility commend their Petition to you this day, o let this come into your mind, put on zeal and they shall be relieved, It is a death to have the glory depart where it hath been, 1 Sam. 4. 22. With what thoughts can you take up their case where the glory never was?
ô let us not leave children after us to inherit our follies, lies and vanities, let your zeale in reforming the house of God according to the word of God, prevent their repenting of our corruptiōs:
o let us not leave children After us to inherit our follies, lies and vanities, let your zeal in reforming the house of God according to the word of God, prevent their repenting of our corruptions:
and to cleare themselves of our abominations say, surely, Our Fathers inherited lies, vanities, and things wherein there is no profit? Jer. 16. 19. Surely Reformation will be,
and to clear themselves of our abominations say, surely, Our Father's inherited lies, vanities, and things wherein there is no profit? Jer. 16. 19. Surely Reformation will be,
for the present should be, put it not off for after times to doe it, doe your utmost that no Canaanite may be left, no leaven uncast out or cursed, no superstitions be left to posterity,
for the present should be, put it not off for After times to do it, do your utmost that no Canaanite may be left, no leaven uncast out or cursed, no superstitions be left to posterity,
Is it not of God that you are sent hither? Is it not for Zion that you are imployed here? Had you not your Countries, Counties hearts, voices, hands to doe worthily in Zion? minde what Mordecai said to Queene Esther 4. 14. Who knows, whether thou art come to the kingdome for such a time as this? May not I with little change say, Who knows whether ye be come to the Parliament, for such a time as this? We hope for such a time as this ( when was there such a time ) for such a thing as this,
Is it not of God that you Are sent hither? Is it not for Zion that you Are employed Here? Had you not your Countries, Counties hearts, voices, hands to do worthily in Zion? mind what Mordecai said to Queen Esther 4. 14. Who knows, whither thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? May not I with little change say, Who knows whither you be come to the Parliament, for such a time as this? We hope for such a time as this (when was there such a time) for such a thing as this,
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it is said of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love it, Psal. 122. 6. will not the beauty of the assemblies, a godly Ministery, a pure Discipline, a spirituall worship bring in unto you much peace,
it is said of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love it, Psalm 122. 6. will not the beauty of the assemblies, a godly Ministry, a pure Discipline, a spiritual worship bring in unto you much peace,
and comfort, but if truth be suppressed, godlinesse oppressed, the Ministery corrupt, the worship of God polluted, what will become of yourselves, your soules, your families? No peace if you stir not this day, you and yours may perish for it, Esther 4. 14. Your honour is in marching valiantly on for Gods house;
and Comfort, but if truth be suppressed, godliness oppressed, the Ministry corrupt, the worship of God polluted, what will become of yourselves, your Souls, your families? No peace if you stir not this day, you and yours may perish for it, Esther 4. 14. Your honour is in marching valiantly on for God's house;
Barucks slownesse made the journey that he tooke, not to be for his honour, Iudg. 4. 8, 9. what honour will this comming to Parliament be to a man that spake nothing,
Baracks slowness made the journey that he took, not to be for his honour, Judges 4. 8, 9. what honour will this coming to Parliament be to a man that spoke nothing,
or did nothing for those poore people, the children of God, who gave their voices in hope of help in the Church, in Religion? how can yee looke upon them in your returne into your Countries,
or did nothing for those poor people, the children of God, who gave their voices in hope of help in the Church, in Religion? how can ye look upon them in your return into your Countries,
when you have made their eyes to faile, their hearts to bleed, their condition in spirituall things as heavy & helpless? but what love wil be to you & honor put upon you,
when you have made their eyes to fail, their hearts to bleed, their condition in spiritual things as heavy & helpless? but what love will be to you & honour put upon you,
Your happinesse shall bee great in pleading thoroughly for Zion, and against Babylon, as it is prophesied, O daughter of Babylon who art to be destroyed, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us, Psal. 137. 8. happy in your selves, happy in your families, happy in your credit, happy in your Country, happy in your soules, happy in your bodies.
Your happiness shall be great in pleading thoroughly for Zion, and against Babylon, as it is prophesied, Oh daughter of Babylon who art to be destroyed, happy shall he be that Rewardeth thee as thou hast served us, Psalm 137. 8. happy in your selves, happy in your families, happy in your credit, happy in your Country, happy in your Souls, happy in your bodies.
Wherefore (that I may not be farther tedious to anies patience) let Zion come into our minds, and as Ioab animated Abishai, 2 Sam. 10. 12. be of good courage and let us play the men for our people,
Wherefore (that I may not be farther tedious to anies patience) let Zion come into our minds, and as Ioab animated Abishai, 2 Sam. 10. 12. be of good courage and let us play the men for our people,
for it is for the house of the Lord, 2 Chron. 19. 6. Let the feare of the Lord be upon you, v. 7. Deale couragiously, and the Lord shall be with the good, v. 11. FINIS.
for it is for the house of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 19. 6. Let the Fear of the Lord be upon you, v. 7. Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good, v. 11. FINIS.
