Salvation in a mystery: or A prospective glasse for Englands case. As it was laid forth in a sermon preached at Margarets in Westminster, before the Honourable House of Commons, at their monthly fast, March 27. 1644. / By John Bond, B.LL. late lecturer in the city of Exceter, now preacher at the Savoy in London. A member of the Assembly of Divines. Published by order of the Commons House.
A SERMON PREACHED at a late Fast before the Honourable House of COMMONS. ISAIAH 45.15. Verily, Thou art a God that hidest Thy selfe, O God of Israel the Saviour.
A SERMON PREACHED At a late Fast before the Honourable House of COMMONS. ISAIAH 45.15. Verily, Thou art a God that hidest Thy self, Oh God of Israel the Saviour.
This extendeth from the beginning of the next Chapter [ Bel boweth downe, Nebo stoopeth ] to the end of this Prophesie, chapt. 48. [ There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked. ]
This extendeth from the beginning of the next Chapter [ Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth ] to the end of this Prophesy, Chapter. 48. [ There is no peace, Says the Lord, unto the wicked. ]
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In this propheticall-promisory-Chapter of my Text, commonly three parts or heads are observed. The first sets forth the principall Instrument of this strange Gaole delivery;
In this propheticall-promisory-Chapter of my Text, commonly three parts or Heads Are observed. The First sets forth the principal Instrument of this strange Gaol delivery;
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For instead of [ Spacus ] that is in the Median language Canis, (so called because he had been nursed by a Bitch ) he is sirnamed [ Coresch ] by the Persians, which amongst them doth signifie a Lord. This strange man is anointed, that is, authorised and fitted to this strange work.
For instead of [ Spacus ] that is in the Median language Canis, (so called Because he had been nursed by a Bitch) he is surnamed [ Coresch ] by the Persians, which among them does signify a Lord. This strange man is anointed, that is, authorised and fitted to this strange work.
First, in giving Strength unto him: (wisdom and strength are for the war) The Lord doth promise to hold his hand as the Scribe doth guide the hand of his unready scholar;
First, in giving Strength unto him: (Wisdom and strength Are for the war) The Lord does promise to hold his hand as the Scribe does guide the hand of his unready scholar;
when he did shoot the arrow of the Lords deliverance, the arrow of deliverance from Syria, 2 King. 13.16, 17. So runneth the expression of this Prophet, vers. 1. Thus saith the Lord to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, &c.
when he did shoot the arrow of the lords deliverance, the arrow of deliverance from Syria, 2 King. 13.16, 17. So Runneth the expression of this Prophet, vers. 1. Thus Says the Lord to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, etc.
This also shall be supplyed, vers. 3. And I will give thee the treasures of darknesse and hidden riches of secret places, &c. Thus the Lord will be in stead of Auxiliaries, of Pioners, and of Treasurers, to fit Cyrus and his Armies for this great service.
This also shall be supplied, vers. 3. And I will give thee the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, etc. Thus the Lord will be in stead of Auxiliaries, of Pioneers, and of Treasurers, to fit Cyrus and his Armies for this great service.
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Thus when he was to put Moses upon that great designe of bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt, Hee proclaimeth His Name before him, Exod. 3.14. I am that I am, thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, [ I am ] hath sent me unto you.
Thus when he was to put Moses upon that great Design of bringing the people of Israel out of Egypt, He proclaims His Name before him, Exod 3.14. I am that I am, thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, [ I am ] hath sent me unto you.
The like in Exod. 6. vers. 3. where he telleth him of his great Name Jehovah, by which saith he, I was not known unto Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This head of the Chapter runneth onward from the end of vers. 4. to vers. 14. It is one continued, loud, large proclamation of the Lords excellencies and prerogatives royall, thereby to support their spirits against all difficulties.
The like in Exod 6. vers. 3. where he Telleth him of his great Name Jehovah, by which Says he, I was not known unto Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This head of the Chapter Runneth onward from the end of vers. 4. to vers. 14. It is one continued, loud, large proclamation of the lords excellencies and prerogatives royal, thereby to support their spirits against all difficulties.
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and from the West, vers. 5. & 6. both light and darknesse, vers. 7. the heavens, the skies, the earth, vers. 8. All these will I muster and draw forth for this work, rather than it shall die in the birth:
and from the West, vers. 5. & 6. both Light and darkness, vers. 7. the heavens, the skies, the earth, vers. 8. All these will I muster and draw forth for this work, rather than it shall die in the birth:
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And as for that Potsheard, that Clay, Babylon, it shall herein know my love unto Israel, vers. 9. and shall feele what it is for a creature to strive with its Creator, or for a birth to tax those parents that begat and bare it, vers. 10. This part reacheth to vers. 14.
And as for that Potsherd, that Clay, Babylon, it shall herein know my love unto Israel, vers. 9. and shall feel what it is for a creature to strive with its Creator, or for a birth to Tax those Parents that begat and bore it, vers. 10. This part reaches to vers. 14.
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The remainder, which is the third piece of the Chapter, is a kind of twisted promise, partly respecting the deliverance from Babylon in the letter; and partly (according to the usual manner of the Prophets) interweaning some passages concerning Christ and spirituall redemption, in the mystery.
The remainder, which is the third piece of the Chapter, is a kind of twisted promise, partly respecting the deliverance from Babylon in the Letter; and partly (according to the usual manner of the prophets) interweaning Some passages Concerning christ and spiritual redemption, in the mystery.
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The words of my Text, if you looke upon them with reference to the bordering verses, they are an abrupt Apostrophe. If you view them in themselves without that reference, they are an Epanorthosis or correction.
The words of my Text, if you look upon them with Referente to the bordering Verses, they Are an abrupt Apostrophe. If you view them in themselves without that Referente, they Are an Epanorthosis or correction.
and observing also that there were so many crooked places that must be made streight, so many gates of brasse that must be shattered and broken in pieces ver. 2. and having further considered ver. 8. that this same righteousnesse must drop down from heaven above,
and observing also that there were so many crooked places that must be made straight, so many gates of brass that must be shattered and broken in Pieces for. 2. and having further considered for. 8. that this same righteousness must drop down from heaven above,
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as if it were from low and contemptible meanes: Nay finally they having also seriously pondered that this grand redemption shall be done without price and without reward, as ver. 13. (and who will doe a worke without wages? who goeth a warfare at his owne costs? yet saith God) he shall build my City and he shall let go my captives, not for price,
as if it were from low and contemptible means: Nay finally they having also seriously pondered that this grand redemption shall be done without price and without reward, as ver. 13. (and who will do a work without wages? who Goes a warfare At his own costs? yet Says God) he shall built my city and he shall let go my captives, not for price,
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nor reward, saith the Lord of hosts Having considered all these strange curcumstances & rubs in the way, all these Meanders, these up-hills & down-hills in the passage, and having lain them together, she cryes out like one astonished, and in a kind of abrupt Apostrophe doth interrupt the Prophet in his Sermon with this mixed admiration twixt feare and faith [ verily thou art a God that hidest thy selfe, O God of Israel the Saviour ] that is, whilst thou hidest thy selfe, O God,
nor reward, Says the Lord of hosts Having considered all these strange curcumstances & rubs in the Way, all these Meanders, these up-hills & down-hills in the passage, and having lain them together, she cries out like one astonished, and in a kind of abrupt Apostrophe does interrupt the Prophet in his Sermon with this mixed admiration betwixt Fear and faith [ verily thou art a God that hidest thy self, Oh God of Israel the Saviour ] that is, while thou hidest thy self, Oh God,
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Next, consider the words in themselves, and they are a kind of EPANORTHOSIS, a correction: For in the former part of the verse, the Church seemeth to trip, stumble,
Next, Consider the words in themselves, and they Are a kind of EPANORTHOSIS, a correction: For in the former part of the verse, the Church seems to trip, Stumble,
it is carried on in such an abstruse, intricate, unusuall way and method, that she cryes out as one at a losse, [ verily thou art a God that hidest thy selfe ] Here is her trip, her stagger, her stumble at the strange manner in the former part:
it is carried on in such an abstruse, intricate, unusual Way and method, that she cries out as one At a loss, [ verily thou art a God that hidest thy self ] Here is her trip, her stagger, her Stumble At the strange manner in the former part:
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But then she recovers her selfe againe in the latterpart to a confident pers•asion of an undoubted good issue or end at last, concluding certainly that the upshot will be wonderful salvation unto the Israel of God; though the maner be strange & various,
But then she recovers her self again in the latterpart to a confident pers•asion of an undoubted good issue or end At last, concluding Certainly that the upshot will be wondered salvation unto the Israel of God; though the manner be strange & various,
yet the issue will be, shall be good and certaine: Though thou be (saith she) a God that hidest thy selfe, yet O God, I beleeve thou wilt be the Saviour of Israel. Thus she trips in the first,
yet the issue will be, shall be good and certain: Though thou be (Says she) a God that hidest thy self, yet Oh God, I believe thou wilt be the Saviour of Israel. Thus she trips in the First,
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If I would be curious to mince a text, both those generall parts might admit of a more particular anatomie. As first in that strange hidden manner of this work, there are three severall steps or degrees: and as many more (answerable to them) are to be found in the certaine beleeved issue of this salvation.
If I would be curious to mince a text, both those general parts might admit of a more particular anatomy. As First in that strange hidden manner of this work, there Are three several steps or Degrees: and as many more (answerable to them) Are to be found in the certain believed issue of this salvation.
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In the manner is implyed, I. An obscurity; 'tis an [ hidden God ] 2. The willingnes of that obscurity, a [ selfe-hiding ] God. 3. The certainty of both, [ verily ] thou art such a God.
In the manner is employed, I an obscurity; it's an [ hidden God ] 2. The willingness of that obscurity, a [ selfe-hiding ] God. 3. The certainty of both, [ verily ] thou art such a God.
For 1. This hidden God was [ notwithstanding ] the God [ of Israel. ] 2. This selfe-hiding God was (even that while) a [ Saviour. ] And 3. The certainty, exprest in the asseveration [ verily ] is answered and over-powered by an admiration, in the interjection [ ô ] as though the mouth of the speaker had been too narrow for his heart and observation.
For 1. This hidden God was [ notwithstanding ] the God [ of Israel. ] 2. This selfe-hiding God was (even that while) a [ Saviour. ] And 3. The certainty, expressed in the asseveration [ verily ] is answered and overpowered by an admiration, in the interjection [ o ] as though the Mouth of the speaker had been too narrow for his heart and observation.
Marke, he recovered himselfe in the issue, though he stumbled at the entrance. It seems that the Lords dispensations in those dayes went on like this deliverance from Babylon;
Mark, he recovered himself in the issue, though he stumbled At the Entrance. It seems that the lords dispensations in those days went on like this deliverance from Babylon;
and this deliverance went on just (me thinkes) like the motions of a Clocke: Fixe your eyes stedfastly upon a Clocke while it is going, you shall only heare and see the ballance moving and clacking above,
and this deliverance went on just (me thinks) like the motions of a Clock: Fix your eyes steadfastly upon a Clock while it is going, you shall only hear and see the balance moving and clacking above,
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While the people of God did stedfastly and continually fix their eyes upon it, it was advanced in such an abstruse, intricate, insensible way, that they could see no motion at all.
While the people of God did steadfastly and continually fix their eyes upon it, it was advanced in such an abstruse, intricate, insensible Way, that they could see no motion At all.
and yet even then it scarcely ceased, for in the next Chapter, chapt. 5. the Prophets prophesyed, ver. 1. and the eminent men begun to build againe, ver. 2. & 5. The ballance of the Clocke did continue their clacke,
and yet even then it scarcely ceased, for in the next Chapter, Chapter. 5. the prophets prophesied, ver. 1. and the eminent men begun to built again, ver. 2. & 5. The balance of the Clock did continue their clack,
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So much ought necessarily to be said for draining, levelling, and trenching the ground for a foundation. Now (not to detaine you any longer from the thing that I doe principally intend) the Observation from the whole Text and Context thus briefly explained, divided, debated, must run thus:
So much ought necessarily to be said for draining, levelling, and trenching the ground for a Foundation. Now (not to detain you any longer from the thing that I do principally intend) the Observation from the Whole Text and Context thus briefly explained, divided, debated, must run thus:
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Here is salvation, because a Saviour: And so great a salvation, that it strikes the beholding Church or Prophet into an admiration, they cannot expresse it without an interjection, O God of Israel the Saviour.
Here is salvation, Because a Saviour: And so great a salvation, that it strikes the beholding Church or Prophet into an admiration, they cannot express it without an interjection, Oh God of Israel the Saviour.
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Salvation is nothing else but the putting of a thing into a safe condition; and it is sometimes taken actively with respect to the Author; As Exod. 14.13. Stand still and see the salvation of God;
Salvation is nothing Else but the putting of a thing into a safe condition; and it is sometime taken actively with respect to the Author; As Exod 14.13. Stand still and see the salvation of God;
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And so I say here, the Lords salvation: Sometimes salvation is taken passively, with respect to the receiver; As you may reade in the Psalmist, Psal. 14.7. O that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion;
And so I say Here, the lords salvation: Sometime salvation is taken passively, with respect to the receiver; As you may read in the Psalmist, Psalm 14.7. Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion;
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Next, with respect to the object, or [ materia circa quam. ] So there is a salvation [ in spiritualibus & Ecclesiasticis ] a spiritual, a religious salvation, that is the same with [ Reformation. ] And there is a salvation [ in Politicis, Civilibus & secularibus ] a salvation in politique things,
Next, with respect to the Object, or [ materia circa quam. ] So there is a salvation [ in Spiritualibus & Ecclesiasticis ] a spiritual, a religious salvation, that is the same with [ Reformation. ] And there is a salvation [ in Politicis, Civilibus & secularibus ] a salvation in politic things,
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and this is the same with [ Deliverance. ] In this place you must take in both, Reformation and Deliverance, because both are expressed in this Prophecie, as we may gather out of Esa. 44.28. Saying to Ierusalem, Thou shalt be built;
and this is the same with [ Deliverance. ] In this place you must take in both, Reformation and Deliverance, Because both Are expressed in this Prophecy, as we may gather out of Isaiah 44.28. Saying to Ierusalem, Thou shalt be built;
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And accordingly I shall carry on my doctrine, both in the Demonstrative and applicative parts of it, using the word [ salvation ] in both these acceptions,
And accordingly I shall carry on my Doctrine, both in the Demonstrative and applicative parts of it, using the word [ salvation ] in both these acceptions,
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Babylon in scripture is of two sorts. First, there is literal, Easterne, Asiatique Babylon. This was the Metropolis of Chaldea, & sometimes of the world.
Babylon in scripture is of two sorts. First, there is literal, Eastern, Asiatic Babylon. This was the Metropolis of Chaldea, & sometime of the world.
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In a Mystery ] A mystery NONLATINALPHABET and for the smoother sounding NONLATINALPHABET doth signifie an hidden, abstruse, secret matter, a thing shut up under bars and locks from common sense and carnall reason. It doth include these two conditions.
In a Mystery ] A mystery and for the smoother sounding does signify an hidden, abstruse, secret matter, a thing shut up under bars and locks from Common sense and carnal reason. It does include these two conditions.
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'tis not only the work of his hands, but of his finger; as the Aegyptian-Magitians acknowledged concerning the plague of Lice (Exod. 8. verse 18, 19.) when they saw that their inchantments did faile them in that particular, they said unto Pharaoh, This is the [ Finger ] of the Lord.
it's not only the work of his hands, but of his finger; as the Aegyptian-Magitians acknowledged Concerning the plague of Lice (Exod 8. verse 18, 19.) when they saw that their enchantments did fail them in that particular, they said unto Pharaoh, This is the [ Finger ] of the Lord.
Thus in respect of the Lord, a mysterious carriage of a businesse 'tis (as Isaiah says els where, Chap. 28. vers. 21.) His worke, his strange worke, his act, his strange act.
Thus in respect of the Lord, a mysterious carriage of a business it's (as Isaiah Says Else where, Chap. 28. vers. 21.) His work, his strange work, his act, his strange act.
] In short, a Mystery, is to the generality of men, a paradox, a riddle, a secret that doth require a revelation; as Dan. 2.28. There is a God in Heaven that revealeth secrets NONLATINALPHABET say the Septuagint.
] In short, a Mystery, is to the generality of men, a paradox, a riddle, a secret that does require a Revelation; as Dan. 2.28. There is a God in Heaven that Revealeth secrets say the septuagint.
Thus much I meane by a mysterious carriage in generall, viz. when a salvation is wrought out in a course, besides, beyond, or against, the beaten rode of common providence & carnall capacities.
Thus much I mean by a mysterious carriage in general, viz. when a salvation is wrought out in a course, beside, beyond, or against, the beaten road of Common providence & carnal capacities.
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and the way of a Ship in the middest of the Sea. Just such is usually the way of the Lord in carrying on his great salvations, and especially from Babylon.
and the Way of a Ship in the midst of the Sea. Just such is usually the Way of the Lord in carrying on his great salvations, and especially from Babylon.
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Amongst all fowles of the heaven, the Eagle is accounted strongest, and therefore doth fly very swiftly; and being a bird of prey, her motion is exceeding various too, according to the course of the game that is before her:
among all fowls of the heaven, the Eagl is accounted Strongest, and Therefore does fly very swiftly; and being a bird of prey, her motion is exceeding various too, according to the course of the game that is before her:
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Oh! how doth this creeping creature wind, wave, and weave it as she goes? what felf-obliterating chiverdils and indentures are made in her motion? Now the head doth point this way, in a moment it stands to the other hand;
Oh! how does this creeping creature wind, wave, and weave it as she Goes? what felf-obliterating chiverdils and indentures Are made in her motion? Now the head does point this Way, in a moment it Stands to the other hand;
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There are three principles of variation and uncertainty in her motion: First, the wind above, that bloweth where it listeth, and we heare the sound thereof,
There Are three principles of variation and uncertainty in her motion: First, the wind above, that blows where it lists, and we hear the found thereof,
But (lastly) the greatest principle of uncertainty, is the minde and pleasure of her Pilot within, who at his will doth often turne her to halfe a point against the motions both of winds and waters.
But (lastly) the greatest principle of uncertainty, is the mind and pleasure of her Pilot within, who At his will does often turn her to half a point against the motions both of winds and waters.
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Who then can know the way of a Ship in the middest of the Sea? So, not-to-be-guessed, not-to-be-traced are the Lords carriages of these kinds of salvation.
Who then can know the Way of a Ship in the midst of the Sea? So, not-to-be-guessed, not-to-be-traced Are the lords carriages of these Kinds of salvation.
My Doctrine is somewhat like that peice of Ezekiels wheele, which he calleth [ Rotam in rota ] Ezek. 1.16. Their appearance and their worke were as it were a wheele in the middest of a wheele:
My Doctrine is somewhat like that piece of Ezekiel's wheel, which he calls [ Rotam in rota ] Ezekiel 1.16. Their appearance and their work were as it were a wheel in the midst of a wheel:
The second is as an Hypothesis drawne out of the wombe of that Thesis, concerning the redemption from Babylon in particular. And accordingly I shall have an eye distinctly both in my demonstrative and applicative parts, looking upon these two, severally and apart.
The second is as an Hypothesis drawn out of the womb of that Thesis, Concerning the redemption from Babylon in particular. And accordingly I shall have an eye distinctly both in my demonstrative and applicative parts, looking upon these two, severally and apart.
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But marke the method; First Joseph, who by his owne dreames and his Fathers hopes was to be the glory and prop of the family, he must be given for lost to his Father, his brethren, himself:
But mark the method; First Joseph, who by his own dreams and his Father's hope's was to be the glory and prop of the family, he must be given for lost to his Father, his brothers, himself:
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His Father gives him for torne in pieces, his Brethren doe sell him into Egypt for a bondslave, and there he is cast into prison by Potiphar after he had been first advanced.
His Father gives him for torn in Pieces, his Brothers do fell him into Egypt for a bondslave, and there he is cast into prison by Potiphar After he had been First advanced.
So that now not only the Fathers hopes are dead and buried, but Josephs owne faith is put to the tryall; and all this to make way for the greater deliverance.
So that now not only the Father's hope's Are dead and buried, but Josephs own faith is put to the trial; and all this to make Way for the greater deliverance.
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And yet all this appeareth at last to be nothing else but a meere plot of mercy, a very ambushment of Providence for the greater advantage and advancement of the whole family, as you see in the issue. For first all the brethren of Joseph with their houshol had thereby their preservation and preferment whereas otherwise they had perished by famine.
And yet all this appears At last to be nothing Else but a mere plot of mercy, a very ambushment of Providence for the greater advantage and advancement of the Whole family, as you see in the issue. For First all the brothers of Joseph with their houshol had thereby their preservation and preferment whereas otherwise they had perished by famine.
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for his deare Ioseph, whom he conceived to be lost, he receiveth the same Ioseph againe with an addition of Ephraim and Manasses; and also two of his owne sons whom he conceived to be lost, [ Simeon and Benjamin, ] are cast in to boot:
for his deer Ioseph, whom he conceived to be lost, he receives the same Ioseph again with an addition of Ephraim and Manasses; and also two of his own Sons whom he conceived to be lost, [ Simeon and Benjamin, ] Are cast in to boot:
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But in the next place, the preservation of the seed of Iacob in Egypt, and their returne from thence to Canaan againe, at the end of foure hundred and thirty yeares, was more admirable then their first going thither, their strange preservation in Egypt was shadowed in that Emblem of a fiery bush not consumed, Exod. 3. ver. 2. And the Angell of the Lord appeared unto [ Moses ] in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush, &c. a token of Israels continuance in the midst of the iron-fiery-furnace. Their salvation or deliverance was in this manner.
But in the next place, the preservation of the seed of Iacob in Egypt, and their return from thence to Canaan again, At the end of foure hundred and thirty Years, was more admirable then their First going thither, their strange preservation in Egypt was shadowed in that Emblem of a fiery bush not consumed, Exod 3. ver. 2. And the Angel of the Lord appeared unto [ Moses ] in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush, etc. a token of Israel's Continuance in the midst of the iron-fiery-furnace. Their salvation or deliverance was in this manner.
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Moses (not while he was in favour in Pharaohs Court, but) after that he was a fugitive, an exile being a stammering shepherd must be the principall instrument in the work;
Moses (not while he was in favour in Pharaohs Court, but) After that he was a fugitive, an exile being a stammering shepherd must be the principal Instrument in the work;
a third instance, in the time of the Iudges; See but that great salvation and deliverance of Israel out of the hand of the Midianites and their confederates;
a third instance, in the time of the Judges; See but that great salvation and deliverance of Israel out of the hand of the midianites and their confederates;
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and let us cast our eye equally upon both parties, the Oppressors and the Delivered. First, look upon the Oppressors; consider their power, their cruelty.
and let us cast our eye equally upon both parties, the Oppressors's and the Delivered. First, look upon the Oppressors's; Consider their power, their cruelty.
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In the 2, 3, 4, and 5. verses, you shall reade, that poore Israel was faine to run into dens of the mountaines, and caves, and strong-holds, that their fruits were destroyed assoone as they came forth;
In the 2, 3, 4, and 5. Verses, you shall read, that poor Israel was feign to run into dens of the Mountains, and caves, and strongholds, that their fruits were destroyed As soon as they Come forth;
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for both they and their camels were without number. That for the enemies part. Next, look upon Israel the Delivered, and consider their power and strength.
for both they and their Camels were without number. That for the enemies part. Next, look upon Israel the Delivered, and Consider their power and strength.
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Their Generall, would you know what he was? He was Gideon, a Thresher, afterward called Jerubbaal, a man called away from the barne, from the threshing floore, Iudg. 6.16. His family poor in Manasses, and himself the least in that poor family;
Their General, would you know what he was? He was gideon, a Thresher, afterwards called Jerubbaal, a man called away from the bairn, from the threshing floor, Judges 6.16. His family poor in Manasses, and himself the least in that poor family;
This handfull under the command of Gideon the Thresher, must go against the numberlesse Midianites. But yet an handfull with choyce weapons, at some advantages, may do great things? True,
This handful under the command of gideon the Thresher, must go against the numberless midianites. But yet an handful with choice weapons, At Some advantages, may do great things? True,
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but in the next place looke upon their Armes, both defensive and offensive, Iudg. 7.20. they were to go with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers in one hand,
but in the next place look upon their Arms, both defensive and offensive, Judges 7.20. they were to go with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers in one hand,
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and in the other hand they must hold a trumpet, and with blowing those trumpets, breaking the pitchers, and holding out the lamps, they shall beat the Midianites. Here is a Mystery with a witnesse;
and in the other hand they must hold a trumpet, and with blowing those trumpets, breaking the pitchers, and holding out the lamps, they shall beatrice the midianites. Here is a Mystery with a witness;
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A numberlesse armie, totally routed and cut in pieces without any weapon appearing against them, broken in pieces with the breaking of pitchers, frightned with the sight of lamps,
A numberless army, totally routed and Cut in Pieces without any weapon appearing against them, broken in Pieces with the breaking of pitchers, frighted with the sighed of lamps,
That I confesse is the HYPOTHESIS, and may as strangely and fully be shewen and proved as the generall; even that Gods salvations from Babylon are carried-on in a mystery.
That I confess is the HYPOTHESIS, and may as strangely and Fully be shown and proved as the general; even that God's salvations from Babylon Are carried-on in a mystery.
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First, Babylon the Easterne, which was that in Chaldea, the literall Babylon; and Babylon the Westerne, which is that in Italy, Rome, the mysticall Babylon. Concerning both these, I could shew you distinctly that Gods great salvations out of them, are commonly carried-on in a mystery.
First, Babylon the Eastern, which was that in Chaldea, the literal Babylon; and Babylon the Western, which is that in Italy, Rome, the mystical Babylon. Concerning both these, I could show you distinctly that God's great salvations out of them, Are commonly carried-on in a mystery.
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First, concerning salvation and redemption out of the hand of literall, Easterne, Chaldean-Babylon, we find no lesse then foure whole bookes of the Scriptures spent to shew the extraordinary deliverances of Gods people from thence.
First, Concerning salvation and redemption out of the hand of literal, Eastern, Chaldean-Babylon, we find no less then foure Whole books of the Scriptures spent to show the extraordinary Deliverances of God's people from thence.
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Two of these books are historicall, as Ezra and Nehemiah; other two are propheticall, as Haggai and Zechariah. It would be too long for me to epitomize all the expressions of those books,
Two of these books Are historical, as Ezra and Nehemiah; other two Are prophetical, as Chaggai and Zechariah. It would be too long for me to epitomise all the expressions of those books,
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First, of that vision of Ezekiel, which, as I conceive, doth typifie the Jewish returne from Babylon, Ezek. 1. The whole vision is large, in it there is mention of a whirle-wind out of the North, a great cloud, a selfe-infolding fire, and out of the midst thereof the colour of Amber, vers. 4. Also out of the same midst, the likenesse of foure living creatures, like men, vers. 5. they had foure faces, foure wings, they had the feet of Calves, the hands of men, &c. vers. 6, 7, &c. Strange mixtures and varieties! I will only pitch upon that piece which concernes the wheeles. Those wheeles (as Interpreters conceive) do signifie the Lords providence: and the motions of the wheeles, the severall acts and turnings of that providence in the deliverance of his people from Babylon the Easterne;
First, of that vision of Ezekielem, which, as I conceive, does typify the Jewish return from Babylon, Ezekiel 1. The Whole vision is large, in it there is mention of a whirlwind out of the North, a great cloud, a selfe-infolding fire, and out of the midst thereof the colour of Amber, vers. 4. Also out of the same midst, the likeness of foure living creatures, like men, vers. 5. they had foure faces, foure wings, they had the feet of Calves, the hands of men, etc. vers. 6, 7, etc. Strange mixtures and varieties! I will only pitch upon that piece which concerns the wheels. Those wheels (as Interpreters conceive) do signify the lords providence: and the motions of the wheels, the several acts and turnings of that providence in the deliverance of his people from Babylon the Eastern;
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(The eyes of the Lord do runne thorow the world ) But I would especially take notice there of the [ involucra providentiae ] the intricate involutions and incirclings of those wheeles;
(The eyes of the Lord do run thorough the world) But I would especially take notice there of the [ involucra providentiae ] the intricate involutions and incirclings of those wheels;
it is set downe, ver. 16. Their worke was, as it were a wheele in the middle of a wheele, to signifie, the eccentricall and concentrical motions of that peoples return from Babylon, where Ezekiel was now a captive amongst them,
it is Set down, ver. 16. Their work was, as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel, to signify, the eccentrical and concentrical motions of that peoples return from Babylon, where Ezekielem was now a captive among them,
But a more full and cleare place to shew the mysteriousnesse of the deliverance of Israel from Babylon the Easterne, is that in the Prophecie of Zechariah. Look but upon that one Text in Chap. 1. vers. 8. I saw by night, and behold a Man riding upon a red horse,
But a more full and clear place to show the mysteriousness of the deliverance of Israel from Babylon the Eastern, is that in the Prophecy of Zechariah. Look but upon that one Text in Chap. 1. vers. 8. I saw by night, and behold a Man riding upon a read horse,
These horses with him are his Angels; and their designe is to bring the Jewes out of Babylon the Easterne, where they had lyen under Gods indignation these threescore and ten yeares,
These Horses with him Are his Angels; and their Design is to bring the Jews out of Babylon the Eastern, where they had lyen under God's Indignation these threescore and ten Years,
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as you may reade, vers. 12. But marke how that redemption is carried in the clouds, there are no lesse then five notes of obscurity in that verse, signifying the Mysterious progresse of the worke.
as you may read, vers. 12. But mark how that redemption is carried in the Clouds, there Are no less then five notes of obscurity in that verse, signifying the Mysterious progress of the work.
1. It is said that this vision was in the [ night ] both in the night (that is) of adversity, and in the night of ignorance. Little comfort, few Prophets were left to revive or direct them.
1. It is said that this vision was in the [ night ] both in the night (that is) of adversity, and in the night of ignorance. Little Comfort, few prophets were left to revive or Direct them.
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But here some might object, True, true, all this is confessed, that great-salvations in generall, and in speciall those from Easterne Babylon have bin, are carried on in a mystery;
But Here Some might Object, True, true, all this is confessed, that great-salvations in general, and in special those from Eastern Babylon have been, Are carried on in a mystery;
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In the next place therefore, I will shew that salvation from Babylon the Westerne, from Romish Babylon (that is, the salvation we are now upon ] must also be carried on in a mystery.
In the next place Therefore, I will show that salvation from Babylon the Western, from Romish Babylon (that is, the salvation we Are now upon ] must also be carried on in a mystery.
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For this purpose, first I would commend unto you a choyce text for our times, me thinks it is as a word upon the wheeles in these our dayes, 'tis Dan. 2. where you have a prophetique vision, a vision of an Image, whose head is of gold, the breast and armes of silver, the belly and thighs of brasse, the legs of Iron,
For this purpose, First I would commend unto you a choice text for our times, me thinks it is as a word upon the wheels in these our days, it's Dan. 2. where you have a prophetic vision, a vision of an Image, whose head is of gold, the breast and arms of silver, the belly and thighs of brass, the legs of Iron,
and we doe see the mixture of Iron and Clay, whether you take the iron and clay for the division of the Roman Empire into the Westerne and Easterne according to verse 42. And as the toes of the feet were part of iron and part of clay,
and we do see the mixture of Iron and Clay, whither you take the iron and clay for the division of the Roman Empire into the Western and Eastern according to verse 42. And as the toes of the feet were part of iron and part of clay,
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Or whether you will understand a kind of compounding of succession between the Romane and the Germane Empires: Or whither (lastly) a mingling and dawbing of the spirituall and temporall (that is, the Imperiall and Papall• powers together;
Or whither you will understand a kind of compounding of succession between the Roman and the Germane Empires: Or whither (lastly) a mingling and daubing of the spiritual and temporal (that is, the Imperial and Papall• Powers together;
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So that both Scripturechronologie, and common sense, do evince, that the Image doth stand at best but on tip-toe; and the time is at hand, (I conceive it is present) in which it shall be throwne downe and utterly abolished.
So that both Scripturechronologie, and Common sense, do evince, that the Image does stand At best but on tiptoe; and the time is At hand, (I conceive it is present) in which it shall be thrown down and utterly abolished.
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But (you will aske me) how must it be throwne downe? by what meanes shall Gods people be delivered out of the hands of this Romane Babylon? Truely by as strange meanes as ever was reade of;
But (you will ask me) how must it be thrown down? by what means shall God's people be Delivered out of the hands of this Roman Babylon? Truly by as strange means as ever was read of;
This Scripture is most exactly true concerning Christs governing in his Church, he will crush all oppositions as the potters vessels. Againe, this Stone is cut out of the mountaine without hands, &c. That is, the Image shall be cast downe, and the kingdome of Christ shall be set up, not by common carnall might and meanes,
This Scripture is most exactly true Concerning Christ governing in his Church, he will crush all oppositions as the potters vessels. Again, this Stone is Cut out of the mountain without hands, etc. That is, the Image shall be cast down, and the Kingdom of christ shall be Set up, not by Common carnal might and means,
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but in a speciall and divine manner, for so it followeth in Daniels interpretation (verse 44.45.) In the dayes of these Kings (at the close of the last Empire) shall the God of Heaven set up a Kingdome which shall never be destroyed,
but in a special and divine manner, for so it follows in Daniel's Interpretation (verse 44.45.) In the days of these Kings (At the close of the last Empire) shall the God of Heaven Set up a Kingdom which shall never be destroyed,
The great God hath made knowne to the King what shall come to passe hereafter, &c. I could wish that this seasonable place of Daniel might come often into the thoughts of all our serious active spirits in these times for their incouragement:
The great God hath made known to the King what shall come to pass hereafter, etc. I could wish that this seasonable place of daniel might come often into the thoughts of all our serious active spirits in these times for their encouragement:
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Adde to these, that place of the Apocalyps (which is, as it were, the Book of Daniel in the New Testament) Revel. 14. vers. 6, 7, 8. there 'tis shewne that the salvation of Gods people from Babylon the mysticall, shall bee carried on in a mystery, vers. 6. And I saw another Angell fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting Gospell to PREACH unto them that dwell on the earth, vers. 7. saying with a loud voice, Feare God,
Add to these, that place of the Apocalypse (which is, as it were, the Book of daniel in the New Testament) Revel. 14. vers. 6, 7, 8. there it's shown that the salvation of God's people from Babylon the mystical, shall be carried on in a mystery, vers. 6. And I saw Another Angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to PREACH unto them that dwell on the earth, vers. 7. saying with a loud voice, fear God,
and give glory to him, for the houre of his judgement is come, &c. Hereupon in the eighth verse, there followed another Angell, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great City, &c. Fallen? why, what ayled her? What was it that threw her downe? Surely it was nothing but the Angell that did fly in the midst of heaven, having an everlasting Gospell to preach unto them that dwell upon the earth:
and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgement is come, etc. Hereupon in the eighth verse, there followed Another Angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, etc. Fallen? why, what ailed her? What was it that threw her down? Surely it was nothing but the Angel that did fly in the midst of heaven, having an everlasting Gospel to preach unto them that dwell upon the earth:
So that it seemes the Lord will throw downe Babylon the mysticall, just as he threw downe the walls of Jericho, with an holy blast, by the breath of the Gospell;
So that it seems the Lord will throw down Babylon the mystical, just as he threw down the walls of Jericho, with an holy blast, by the breath of the Gospel;
And Chap. 18. vers. 2. where you shall find that Babylon shall be thrown down meerly by Gods immediate supernaturall working upon the spirits of those men that were formerly friends and factors for the Whore:
And Chap. 18. vers. 2. where you shall find that Babylon shall be thrown down merely by God's immediate supernatural working upon the spirits of those men that were formerly Friends and Factors for the Whore:
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But how could such neare friends fallin-to such bitter enmity so suddenly? No cause at all but this, vers. 17. for God hath put into their hearts, both to unite and fall off againe.
But how could such near Friends fallin-to such bitter enmity so suddenly? No cause At all but this, vers. 17. for God hath put into their hearts, both to unite and fallen off again.
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But is it not strange that the Lord doth delight thus to obscure and hide himselfe in the carriage of his great works? Would it not do better (according to our judgements and apprehensions) if they were carried-on in the common rode of ordinary providence,
But is it not strange that the Lord does delight thus to Obscure and hide himself in the carriage of his great works? Would it not do better (according to our Judgments and apprehensions) if they were carried-on in the Common road of ordinary providence,
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Nay, but oh man who art thou that replyest against God? But that I may satisfie, as well as confute, I shal adde, that there are reasons to shew that it is not only fit,
Nay, but o man who art thou that repliest against God? But that I may satisfy, as well as confute, I shall add, that there Are Reasons to show that it is not only fit,
First, the Lord doth thus hide himself whilst he is saving, for his owne greater glory. There is a cleare and full place to this particular, Prov. 25.2.
First, the Lord does thus hide himself while he is Saving, for his own greater glory. There is a clear and full place to this particular, Curae 25.2.
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Marke this, [ God hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him ] that is, the Lord doth incurvate his workes, he doth intricately and (to our apprehension) promiscuously mingle the a••s and effects of his common providence, he doth traverse his ground, he doth go on,
Mark this, [ God hath Set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing After him ] that is, the Lord does incurvate his works, he does intricately and (to our apprehension) promiscuously mingle the a••s and effects of his Common providence, he does traverse his ground, he does go on,
but may sit downe admiring the depths of his wisedome, and the strength of his power: He doth leave so much print of his foot-steps as to convince the Atheist, that he went that way,
but may fit down admiring the depths of his Wisdom, and the strength of his power: He does leave so much print of his footsteps as to convince the Atheist, that he went that Way,
And 'tis abundantly for the Lords glory in all his Attributes thus to conceale a matter. Every common Painter is able to paint a plaine piece of worke, [ Simulare cupressum ] as the proverbe is;
And it's abundantly for the lords glory in all his Attributes thus to conceal a matter. Every Common Painter is able to paint a plain piece of work, [ Simulare cupressum ] as the proverb is;
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to paint a tree or a bough, but hee is an Artist indeed that is able to draw forth a shadowed piece. Every indifferent good souldier is able to fight pell-mell,
to paint a tree or a bough, but he is an Artist indeed that is able to draw forth a shadowed piece. Every indifferent good soldier is able to fight pellmell,
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You have so choyce a place to this purpose in the booke of Deuteronomy, that it alone may suffice, Deut. 8. beginning at ver. 2. And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty yeers in the wildernesse, to humble thee,
You have so choice a place to this purpose in the book of Deuteronomy, that it alone may suffice, Deuteronomy 8. beginning At ver. 2. And thou shalt Remember all the Way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty Years in the Wilderness, to humble thee,
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so as that the water should never have bin scant or bitter; yea that they should never have met with an enemy; these and all other hardships the Lord could have prevented:
so as that the water should never have been scant or bitter; yea that they should never have met with an enemy; these and all other hardships the Lord could have prevented:
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for so it followes in the 16. verse of the same chapter, He fed thee with Manna in the wildernesse, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee,
for so it follows in the 16. verse of the same chapter, He fed thee with Manna in the Wilderness, which thy Father's knew not, that he might humble thee,
and that he might PROVE thee: Not but that he knew their hearts, but because they knew not their owne hearts, much lesse did others know their spirits.
and that he might PROVE thee: Not but that he knew their hearts, but Because they knew not their own hearts, much less did Others know their spirits.
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And upon the same grounds did he lead Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph at their first calling in a strange country, by extraordinary providence, to prove, and improve their graces;
And upon the same grounds did he led Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph At their First calling in a strange country, by extraordinary providence, to prove, and improve their graces;
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And I am perswaded that by that time God hath brought together both ends of this mysterious salvation that he is now working, every serious christian amongst us shall be able to say, that he could not have beene without any one of all those obstructions and afflictions that we have met withall:
And I am persuaded that by that time God hath brought together both ends of this mysterious salvation that he is now working, every serious christian among us shall be able to say, that he could not have been without any one of all those obstructions and afflictions that we have met withal:
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Nay I am perswaded that we shall all freely conclude at last, that if we had not lost all, we had bin undone; if we had not beene plundred, we had beene beggerd; if all these mysterious abstruse difficulties had not fallen in, we never had seene halfe so much of God, of our selves, of grace, or sin, reformation, as I hope we shall now discerne. But I hasten,
Nay I am persuaded that we shall all freely conclude At last, that if we had not lost all, we had been undone; if we had not been plundered, we had been beggared; if all these mysterious abstruse difficulties had not fallen in, we never had seen half so much of God, of our selves, of grace, or since, Reformation, as I hope we shall now discern. But I hasten,
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when the Lord shall so befoole them, that in the conclusion they shall see themselves wiped out of all their hopes, this will be abundantly for their greater shame and confusion of face: When an oraculous Achitophel shall find his counsell over-reached by a plaine Hushai, that is the next way to make him become his own hangman: When an insolent Haman shal see himselfe degraded by a modest godly female Esther, it is the way to make him fall downe upon the bed, and almost to wish himselfe dispatched upon his owne Gibbet: When a Sisera, a triumphant Sisera, shall be nailed to the ground by the hand of a Jael: When a Pharaoh and an Herod shall be beaten and eaten with lice, so that they shall be faine to stand shrugging and picking like a begger in a bush, Oh what confusion of face must this needs be, not only upon the persons themselves that do so miscarry,
when the Lord shall so befool them, that in the conclusion they shall see themselves wiped out of all their hope's, this will be abundantly for their greater shame and confusion of face: When an oraculous Ahithophel shall find his counsel overreached by a plain Hushai, that is the next Way to make him become his own hangman: When an insolent Haman shall see himself degraded by a modest godly female Esther, it is the Way to make him fallen down upon the Bed, and almost to wish himself dispatched upon his own Gibbet: When a Sisera, a triumphant Sisera, shall be nailed to the ground by the hand of a Jael: When a Pharaoh and an Herod shall be beaten and eaten with lice, so that they shall be feign to stand shrugging and picking like a beggar in a bush, O what confusion of face must this needs be, not only upon the Persons themselves that do so miscarry,
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when after all their secret fraud and open force, after all their letters and machinations to hinder the building of the Temple, yet the worke was perfected at last? You shall reade in Nehemiah (Chap. 6. vers. 15.) that the wall was finished in the 25. day of the month Elul in fifty and two dayes, so that all their paines, charge and diligence came short, both their toyle and oyle was lost:
when After all their secret fraud and open force, After all their letters and machinations to hinder the building of the Temple, yet the work was perfected At last? You shall read in Nehemiah (Chap. 6. vers. 15.) that the wall was finished in the 25. day of the Monn Elul in fifty and two days, so that all their pains, charge and diligence Come short, both their toil and oil was lost:
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and all the Heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast downe in their owne eyes, that is, they knew not which way to looke, nor where to bestow their faces,
and all the Heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes, that is, they knew not which Way to look, nor where to bestow their faces,
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when God shall bring about this present mysterious work of his salvation, and put a glorious issue unto it, (for this worke must have a glorious issue) I say it again in short,
when God shall bring about this present mysterious work of his salvation, and put a glorious issue unto it, (for this work must have a glorious issue) I say it again in short,
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when at the end of these troubles the worldly and wicked Politicians shall find themselves out-witted, the Potentates over-powred, and the wealthy men out-pursed, and that all this shall be done by those whom they accounted meer foolishnesse, weaknesse, and poverty; then,
when At the end of these Troubles the worldly and wicked Politicians shall find themselves outwitted, the Potentates overpowered, and the wealthy men out-pursed, and that all this shall be done by those whom they accounted mere foolishness, weakness, and poverty; then,
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then doe but guesse with your selves how will the most active, industrious and impudent enemies be able to lift up their fereheads? How will they look upon one another? Surely just like a kennell of hungry Curs that all the day have been hotly pursuing their prey or game,
then do but guess with your selves how will the most active, Industria and impudent enemies be able to lift up their fereheads? How will they look upon one Another? Surely just like a kennel of hungry Curs that all the day have been hotly pursuing their prey or game,
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and at night have mist and lost it in a wood. I cannot but think with my selfe that it will be worth all the paines and cost that an active man shall lay out in this work,
and At night have missed and lost it in a wood. I cannot but think with my self that it will be worth all the pains and cost that an active man shall lay out in this work,
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A shadow of this confusion of face and language you find prophesied in Revel. 18. vers. 15, 16, 17. The Merchants which were made rich by her, shall stand afarre off, weeping and wailing,
A shadow of this confusion of face and language you find prophesied in Revel. 18. vers. 15, 16, 17. The Merchant's which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off, weeping and wailing,
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And vers. 19. They (that is, the Kings of the earth, the Merchants, the Ship-masters, and saylers) cast dust on their heads and cryed, weeping and wailing, saying,
And vers. 19. They (that is, the Kings of the earth, the Merchant's, the Shipmasters, and sailors) cast dust on their Heads and cried, weeping and wailing, saying,
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Or, secondly, if they want so much modesty as to be capable of confusion of face, yet these hidden carriages shall work for the greater confusion of their persons: they shal be the more utterly confounded by these mysteries.
Or, secondly, if they want so much modesty as to be capable of confusion of face, yet these hidden carriages shall work for the greater confusion of their Persons: they shall be the more utterly confounded by these Mysteres.
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If the men of the old world will be so impudently wicked, as not to blush at Noahs preaching & building, they shal wade knee-deep in the floud to begge admission into the Arke, but not obtaine it.
If the men of the old world will be so impudently wicked, as not to blush At Noahs preaching & building, they shall wade knee-deep in the flood to beg admission into the Ark, but not obtain it.
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If the King of Egypt and all his Gipsies will be so shamelesse as to dodge ten times with the Lord, they shall at last cry and fly against the returning seas,
If the King of Egypt and all his Gipsies will be so shameless as to dodge ten times with the Lord, they shall At last cry and fly against the returning Seas,
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Had Pharaoh come in upon the first summons (the first miracle) or upon the second or third, the man might have saved his life, and perchance his Kingdom;
Had Pharaoh come in upon the First summons (the First miracle) or upon the second or third, the man might have saved his life, and perchance his Kingdom;
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This very ground [ for the enemies greater destruction ] is hinted in this same Prophe•ie of Esay, chap. 44. ver. 25. Saith hee, Hee fru•trateth the tokens of the lyars,
This very ground [ for the enemies greater destruction ] is hinted in this same Prophe•ie of Isaiah, chap. 44. ver. 25. Says he, He fru•trateth the tokens of the liars,
Marke, hee carrieth his worke so mysteriously, that hee might frustrate the tokens of the lyars, that is, of those that were so confident upon some poore petty successes and victories which they had obtained against the people of God, that (therupon) they durst to divine, and promise unto their party a totall, finall, speedy conquest. Now when God shall turne all about again, in a time, in a way, where they looked not for it, doubtlesse such a strange surprisall wil put them into the condition of the men of Ai when they were encompassed by Ioshua's Stratagem, Iosh. 8.20.
Mark, he Carrieth his work so mysteriously, that he might frustrate the tokens of the liars, that is, of those that were so confident upon Some poor Petty Successes and victories which they had obtained against the people of God, that (thereupon) they durst to divine, and promise unto their party a total, final, speedy conquest. Now when God shall turn all about again, in a time, in a Way, where they looked not for it, doubtless such a strange surprisal will put them into the condition of the men of Ai when they were encompassed by Joshua's Stratagem, Joshua 8.20.
And all this was done by a Stratagem, for before in vers. 15. Ioshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them (of Ai) and fied by the way of the wildernesse.
And all this was done by a Stratagem, for before in vers. 15. Ioshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them (of Ai) and fied by the Way of the Wilderness.
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Secondly, if you demand a particular reason for the Hypothesis, viz. Why salvations from Babylon are also carried in a mystery? I answer, that there is a speciall ground for this branch also.
Secondly, if you demand a particular reason for the Hypothesis, viz. Why salvations from Babylon Are also carried in a mystery? I answer, that there is a special ground for this branch also.
Our Babylon (I meane the westerne ) was raysed in a mystery, and therefore it is good reason that it should be throwne downe in the same manner. In the 2 Thess. 2.6. You shall find that Babylon is built up in a mystery;
Our Babylon (I mean the western) was raised in a mystery, and Therefore it is good reason that it should be thrown down in the same manner. In the 2 Thess 2.6. You shall find that Babylon is built up in a mystery;
That noble Frenchman throughout his Mystery of Iniquity, gives us a sufficient commentary upon this text, by discovering the parts of that mystery, shewing the Pedegree of Antichrist, and how he hath gathered his stoln feathers together, of which when every bird shall take his owne, he shall be left naked and bare. Also in Revel. 17.4.5.6. You shall see that Babylon was raised in a mystery.
That noble Frenchman throughout his Mystery of Iniquity, gives us a sufficient commentary upon this text, by discovering the parts of that mystery, showing the Pedigree of Antichrist, and how he hath gathered his stolen Feathers together, of which when every bird shall take his own, he shall be left naked and bore. Also in Revel. 17.4.5.6. You shall see that Babylon was raised in a mystery.
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And the woman was arayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones, having a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and filthinesse of her fornication.
And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones, having a golden cup in her hand, full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication.
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Nay we have an hint, yea a prophetique command that this proportion shall be observed in the ruine and destruction of this Babylon in Revel. 18.6. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her workes:
Nay we have an hint, yea a prophetic command that this proportion shall be observed in the ruin and destruction of this Babylon in Revel. 18.6. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works:
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Thus you see grounds for the generall and also for the particular, why Gods great salvations of his people and especially from Babylon, are, shall be, must be so mysteriously carried on.
Thus you see grounds for the general and also for the particular, why God's great salvations of his people and especially from Babylon, Are, shall be, must be so mysteriously carried on.
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Are the Lords great salvations of his people especially from Babylon, carried-on in a mystery? Then my first dose or portion shall be meerly preparatory. Let us make English of this text, by enquiring and searching whether or no the present great worke of salvation and reformation that is in your hands (for 'tis a worke of salvation) be carryed-on in a mystery? What? is it a plain worke of common providence in which ordinary causes do bring forth their wonted effects and issues, without any remarkeable variation? or rather, is it not an extraordinary, elaborate, shadowed Master-piece, altogether made up of Stratagems, Paradoxes,
are the lords great salvations of his people especially from Babylon, carried-on in a mystery? Then my First dose or portion shall be merely preparatory. Let us make English of this text, by inquiring and searching whither or not the present great work of salvation and Reformation that is in your hands (for it's a work of salvation) be carryedon in a mystery? What? is it a plain work of Common providence in which ordinary Causes do bring forth their wonted effects and issues, without any remarkable variation? or rather, is it not an extraordinary, elaborate, shadowed Masterpiece, altogether made up of Stratagems, Paradoxes,
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So then, the whole businesse of this preparatory use will be to enquire and imforme our selves distinctly and critically in this great question [ when is a salvation carryed-on in a mystery? or,
So then, the Whole business of this preparatory use will be to inquire and imforme our selves distinctly and critically in this great question [ when is a salvation carryedon in a mystery? or,
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I shall endeavour for our direction and incouragement, in these troublous times, to give some speciall evidences of an [ hiding Saviour ] that is of a great, Babylonish, mysterious redemption. 1. First when the work is carryed on SPIRITUALLY:
I shall endeavour for our direction and encouragement, in these troublous times, to give Some special evidences of an [ hiding Saviour ] that is of a great, Babylonish, mysterious redemption. 1. First when the work is carried on SPIRITUALLY:
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Thus we reade of the Jewish redemption from Babylon, Zecha. 4.6. Then he (that is, the Angel) speake and said, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, or armes, nor by power, but by my SPIRIT saith the Lord of Hosts.
Thus we read of the Jewish redemption from Babylon, Zecheriah. 4.6. Then he (that is, the Angel) speak and said, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, or arms, nor by power, but by my SPIRIT Says the Lord of Hosts.
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But how shall this be done? Not by might, nor by power, but he shall bring forth the corner stone thereof, with shoutings, crying Grace, grace unto it.
But how shall this be done? Not by might, nor by power, but he shall bring forth the corner stone thereof, with shoutings, crying Grace, grace unto it.
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And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel (it was an immediate working upon his spirit, which neither man or devils are able to reach) the son of Shealtiel, governor of Iudah;
And the Lord stirred up the Spirit of Zerubbabel (it was an immediate working upon his Spirit, which neither man or Devils Are able to reach) the son of Shealtiel, governor of Iudah;
God moved the spirit of the temporall rulers, of Zerubbabel, that is as it were the Parliament; God moved the spirit of those of the Church, of Josuah the high Priest,
God moved the Spirit of the temporal Rulers, of Zerubbabel, that is as it were the Parliament; God moved the Spirit of those of the Church, of Joshua the high Priest,
and of Haggai, and Zechariah the Prophets, as it were the Assembly of Divines; and God moved the spirit of all the remnant of the people (the whole commonalty ) & they came & did work in the house of the Lord of Hosts their God:
and of Chaggai, and Zechariah the prophets, as it were the Assembly of Divines; and God moved the Spirit of all the remnant of the people (the Whole commonalty) & they Come & did work in the house of the Lord of Hosts their God:
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It seemes it was not for wages or out of any constraint, but only because the Lord had touched their spirits and inclined their hearts to this service.
It seems it was not for wages or out of any constraint, but only Because the Lord had touched their spirits and inclined their hearts to this service.
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And Chap. 5. verse 1. The Prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jewes that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them:
And Chap. 5. verse 1. The prophets, Chaggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them:
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As before I shewed that the wals of Babylon must be preached down, so it seemes here that the walls of the Temple must be preached up. Haggai and Zachariah doe fall to preaching,
As before I showed that the walls of Babylon must be preached down, so it seems Here that the walls of the Temple must be preached up. Chaggai and Zachariah do fallen to preaching,
How parallell is our case with this? Hath might or weaknesse, flesh or spirit, (I aske of your own consciences) had the greatest stroake in our greatest salvations hitherto? Have not the touched hearts, the willing spirits ever bin the chief instruments? Is it not most evident that the Lord hath toucht some hearts with the spirit of wisdome and counsell,
How parallel is our case with this? Hath might or weakness, Flesh or Spirit, (I ask of your own Consciences) had the greatest stroke in our greatest salvations hitherto? Have not the touched hearts, the willing spirits ever been the chief Instruments? Is it not most evident that the Lord hath touched Some hearts with the Spirit of Wisdom and counsel,
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as sometime he touched the heart of Bezaleel and Aholiab, filling them with his spirit, in knowledge &c. to devise cunning workes, to work in gold and in silver &c. Exod. 31.2.
as sometime he touched the heart of Bezaleel and Aholiab, filling them with his Spirit, in knowledge etc. to devise cunning works, to work in gold and in silver etc. Exod 31.2.
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even then when 'twas feared that disuse and oppression had quite worne out all the old race of true English hearts? Who had thought we had bin so rich in Parliamentary spirits, as appears this day?
even then when 'twas feared that disuse and oppression had quite worn out all the old raze of true English hearts? Who had Thought we had been so rich in Parliamentary spirits, as appears this day?
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so that I cannot but guesse that succeeding generations writing the History of these times will speake rather of a Creation than of a Generation of souldiers in our age. Once more;
so that I cannot but guess that succeeding generations writing the History of these times will speak rather of a Creation than of a Generation of Soldiers in our age. Once more;
How many Nobles, Gentry, Ministers, and people, every where are suddenly sprung up like Jonah his gourd against this hot season? men accomplished with so many graces, gifts, qualifications,
How many Nobles, Gentry, Ministers, and people, every where Are suddenly sprung up like Jonah his gourd against this hight season? men accomplished with so many graces, Gifts, qualifications,
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for this work, as if they had bin inspired, cut out and created purposely for this service? Beleeve it, these are things that deserve a most serious consideration, they do prove that the worke is carryed-on spiritually. But that is not all.
for this work, as if they had been inspired, Cut out and created purposely for this service? Believe it, these Are things that deserve a most serious consideration, they do prove that the work is carryedon spiritually. But that is not all.
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By casualties I do not meane the acts or effects of Pagan fortune, but the acts and effects of extraordinary and speciall Providence; when there is a frequent confluence of such acts appearing in our salvations, this must needs be besides natures rode;
By casualties I do not mean the acts or effects of Pagan fortune, but the acts and effects of extraordinary and special Providence; when there is a frequent confluence of such acts appearing in our salvations, this must needs be beside nature's road;
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Now when we shall see such events fall in frequently, then we must conclude that the finger of God is there, this is not according to the common rule and rode of men.
Now when we shall see such events fallen in frequently, then we must conclude that the finger of God is there, this is not according to the Common Rule and road of men.
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That you may understand my meaning a little more fully in this particular, I will give you an instance of this confluence of casualties in the booke and case of Esther, Chapter 6. When Haman had made sure with King Ahasuerus (that is, Xerxes ) for the utter extirpation of the Jewes,
That you may understand my meaning a little more Fully in this particular, I will give you an instance of this confluence of casualties in the book and case of Esther, Chapter 6. When Haman had made sure with King Ahasuerus (that is, Xerxes) for the utter extirpation of the Jews,
and that Esther had now begun another Mine to counter-worke him, see what a heape, what a cluster of seasonable casuall circumstances do happily fall in for the advantage of Esther, and the disadvantage of Haman. Thus in short.
and that Esther had now begun Another Mine to counterwork him, see what a heap, what a cluster of seasonable casual Circumstances do happily fallen in for the advantage of Esther, and the disadvantage of Haman. Thus in short.
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First, in verse 1. It is said that [ on that night could not the King sleepe ] What night was that? Just the next night before that Esther stood engaged to break Mordecai's matter to the King upon the morrow, Chap. 5. vers. 8. the very night before that day, the King could not sleepe:
First, in verse 1. It is said that [ on that night could not the King sleep ] What night was that? Just the next night before that Esther stood engaged to break Mordecai's matter to the King upon the morrow, Chap. 5. vers. 8. the very night before that day, the King could not sleep:
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And it was also just the night before that Haman meant to beg the execution of Mordecai. The night immediatly before that these two things were to be set on worke, the King could not sleepe: why, what ayled him? we heare of no extraordinary sad tydings which were brought him that could hinder his sleepe;
And it was also just the night before that Haman meant to beg the execution of Mordecai. The night immediately before that these two things were to be Set on work, the King could not sleep: why, what ailed him? we hear of no extraordinary sad tidings which were brought him that could hinder his sleep;
Found, how was it sound? How did it come to hand? did the Reader willingly turne to this place that so he might make way to ingratiate Mordecai? That is improbable,
Found, how was it found? How did it come to hand? did the Reader willingly turn to this place that so he might make Way to ingratiate Mordecai? That is improbable,
because Haman that was now the darling of the Court, was Mordecaies knowne and profest enemy: Or, what did the King command that he should turne to that place? No, that is not probable neither;
Because Haman that was now the darling of the Court, was Mordecaies known and professed enemy: Or, what did the King command that he should turn to that place? No, that is not probable neither;
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How then came this about? Surely, that very God that directed the Eunuch when Philip joyned himselfe unto his Charet to be reading that place of Isaiah the Prophet, Act. 8. And that voice that cryed to the Father Tolle & lege, take up and reade, it seems that very providence did direct, that amongst all sorts of bookes the King should pitch upon History, and amongst all sorts of History this volume, and amongst all the parts of this volume, this page, this passage, that so way might be made for Esthers intended motion.
How then Come this about? Surely, that very God that directed the Eunuch when Philip joined himself unto his Chariot to be reading that place of Isaiah the Prophet, Act. 8. And that voice that cried to the Father Take & lege, take up and read, it seems that very providence did Direct, that among all sorts of books the King should pitch upon History, and among all sorts of History this volume, and among all the parts of this volume, this page, this passage, that so Way might be made for Esthers intended motion.
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Well, fourthly, vers. 3. And the King SAID, what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Why did the King take notice of this service at this time more then formerly;
Well, fourthly, vers. 3. And the King SAID, what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Why did the King take notice of this service At this time more then formerly;
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But fifthly (to put a heape of casualties together) That, Haman should so seasonably come in, in that very nick of time when Ahasuerus was studying how to reward Mordecai. That, Haman should come in with that request and motion for the executing of Mordecai. Adde to these, the Kings admission of Haman; the question propounded to him;
But fifthly (to put a heap of casualties together) That, Haman should so seasonably come in, in that very neck of time when Ahasuerus was studying how to reward Mordecai. That, Haman should come in with that request and motion for the executing of Mordecai. Add to these, the Kings admission of Haman; the question propounded to him;
and Hamans answer to that question, all which you may reade in chap. 6. vers. 4, 5, 6. And then all these graines put together do make a great weight; Let all these casuall circumstances be cast in,
and Hamans answer to that question, all which you may read in chap. 6. vers. 4, 5, 6. And then all these grains put together do make a great weight; Let all these casual Circumstances be cast in,
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or petty-wonders, in the glasse of your owne proceedings? You have instances enough of your owne (I meane in your owne History) to parallel all these particulars and a thousand more;
or petty-wonders, in the glass of your own proceedings? You have instances enough of your own (I mean in your own History) to parallel all these particulars and a thousand more;
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Thirdly, a work is then carried-on mysteriously, when it is carried on [ contra naturam. ] What English shall I have to reach this expression withall? When a worke is carried on CONTRARILY and CONTRADICTORILY:
Thirdly, a work is then carried-on mysteriously, when it is carried on [ contra naturam. ] What English shall I have to reach this expression withal? When a work is carried on CONTRARILY and CONTRADICTORILY:
It is an hard phrase, but so over-flowing are the mysteries of mercy, which God is now working amongst us, that certainly our English tongue is grown too narrow to lend us words to expresse them.
It is an hard phrase, but so overflowing Are the Mysteres of mercy, which God is now working among us, that Certainly our English tongue is grown too narrow to lend us words to express them.
I must therefore use the word Contradictorily. Contradictory, what is that? That is, when a worke is promoted and carried-on by its contraries. I must shew it by an instance.
I must Therefore use the word Contradictorily. Contradictory, what is that? That is, when a work is promoted and carried-on by its contraries. I must show it by an instance.
That the Eater should yeeld meat, and the strong give out sweetnesse, this is such a riddle that a strict Logician hearing it would be ready to cry out - Implicat, 'tis a contradiction in adjecto; yet so it is when enemies do become furtherers of a worke against themselves, and that is common you see amongst us.
That the Eater should yield meat, and the strong give out sweetness, this is such a riddle that a strict Logician hearing it would be ready to cry out - Implicat, it's a contradiction in Adjecto; yet so it is when enemies do become furtherers of a work against themselves, and that is Common you see among us.
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If Samsons riddle doth not expresse it sufficiently, adde another expression out of the Psalmist; It is in Psa. 112.4. Unto the upright there ariseth light in darknesse.
If Samsons riddle does not express it sufficiently, add Another expression out of the Psalmist; It is in Psa. 112.4. Unto the upright there arises Light in darkness.
It is according to nature that the dawning doth spring out of the night, and that the more perfect day doth arise out of that dawning is still according to nature,
It is according to nature that the dawning does spring out of the night, and that the more perfect day does arise out of that dawning is still according to nature,
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because the increase is graduall: But when light shall arise immediatly out of darknesse; when high-noone shall suddenly leape out of midnight, such a jumpe is against nature,
Because the increase is gradual: But when Light shall arise immediately out of darkness; when High noon shall suddenly leap out of midnight, such a jump is against nature,
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because it is held as a Maxim amongst Naturalists, that Natura nihil agit per saltum, the motion of nature is not by leaps, but by paces. Thus Mark. 4.28. First the blade, then the eare, after that the full corne in the eare.
Because it is held as a Maxim among Naturalists, that Nature nihil agit per saltum, the motion of nature is not by leaps, but by paces. Thus Mark. 4.28. First the blade, then the ear, After that the full corn in the ear.
Therefore as often as we shall see a branch (I meane a fruit of Providence) like the Rod of Aaron, that in one night was budded and brought forth buds and bloomed blossomes, and yeelded Almonds (Numb. 17.8.) so often let us confesse with the Psalmist, This is the Lords doing,
Therefore as often as we shall see a branch (I mean a fruit of Providence) like the Rod of Aaron, that in one night was budded and brought forth buds and bloomed blossoms, and yielded Almonds (Numb. 17.8.) so often let us confess with the Psalmist, This is the lords doing,
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The enemy by projecting & fighting against Reformation, hath both hastened and hightned it more then our selves could (perhaps would) have done in that time.
The enemy by projecting & fighting against Reformation, hath both hastened and heightened it more then our selves could (perhaps would) have done in that time.
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When there had been a talke a while after the beginning of this Parliament, of some solemne way of uniting the Kingdomes by some speciall Association in those crazie times;
When there had been a talk a while After the beginning of this Parliament, of Some solemn Way of uniting the Kingdoms by Some special Association in those crazy times;
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the enemy by increasing our dangers and obstructing (as I remember) the proceedings, do quicken us into a Protestation: And because that obligation was easily broken (ah lamentable!) by the generality of men who deserted their owne protection and remedy,
the enemy by increasing our dangers and obstructing (as I Remember) the proceedings, doe quicken us into a Protestation: And Because that obligation was Easily broken (ah lamentable!) by the generality of men who deserted their own protection and remedy,
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therefore the enemy would never leave adding one horrid provocation to another, by fighting against the Parliament, denying them a being, proclaiming them Rebels,
Therefore the enemy would never leave adding one horrid provocation to Another, by fighting against the Parliament, denying them a being, proclaiming them Rebels,
untill by such sharp provocations as these, they had spur'd and switch'd the three Kingdomes into a most Solemne Oath and Covenant for a compleat Reformation.
until by such sharp provocations as these, they had spurred and switched the three Kingdoms into a most Solemn Oath and Covenant for a complete Reformation.
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The men would not suffer us (if we would) only to pare and clip Prelacy, no, they will have it pluckd up Roote & Branch. They will not suffer the three Kingdomes to rest in severall kinds and pitches of government and worship,
The men would not suffer us (if we would) only to pare and clip Prelacy, no, they will have it plucked up Root & Branch. They will not suffer the three Kingdoms to rest in several Kinds and pitches of government and worship,
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Such helpfull-hindering occurrents have we often met withall, that have proved like the extraordinary frost that ('tis said) did suddenly happen in the North at the comming in of the present Scottish Army;
Such helpfull-hindering occurrents have we often met withal, that have proved like the extraordinary frost that (it's said) did suddenly happen in the North At the coming in of the present Scottish Army;
Many like acts might be shewen, which upon the one hand did shew the Lords presence with his people, (as I have seen some two faced pictures) and on the other hand in the same side the picture of Satan for the ruine of the enemies.
Many like acts might be shown, which upon the one hand did show the lords presence with his people, (as I have seen Some two faced pictures) and on the other hand in the same side the picture of Satan for the ruin of the enemies.
let me only adde the instances of the two great Publique Battels that have been fought in this Cause, at Keinton and at Newbery. In the beginning of both battels, tis said, we were somewhat worsted, to shew that England had offended the Lord,
let me only add the instances of the two great Public Battles that have been fought in this Cause, At Keinton and At Newbery. In the beginning of both battles, this said, we were somewhat worsted, to show that England had offended the Lord,
Use 2. To informe and satisfie. Let no man think it strange that there is so much shrinking, stretching and warping from the right Party in the present times and controversies.
Use 2. To inform and satisfy. Let no man think it strange that there is so much shrinking, stretching and warping from the right Party in the present times and controversies.
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upon the leaves and the bagg that were to be gotten by Christs service, I meane majority of number, probability of short dispatch and long preferments after, did draw them to the right party:
upon the leaves and the bag that were to be got by Christ service, I mean majority of number, probability of short dispatch and long preferments After, did draw them to the right party:
yea and that they should be forced to deny themselves, to adventure all, to crosse the streame, &c. Here they went away sorrowing, this was too hard a saying, they could not beare it. To speak plainly:
yea and that they should be forced to deny themselves, to adventure all, to cross the stream, etc. Here they went away sorrowing, this was too hard a saying, they could not bear it. To speak plainly:
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Honourable and Beloved, in the beginning of this Parliament when the Lord did give you a plentifull Breakfast of most smooth and happy successe in your first proceedings, thereby to strengthen you for the hard dayesworke and long journey that was to come, (as he gave a double breakfast to Elijah when he was to travell without meat forty dayes and forty nights,
Honourable and beloved, in the beginning of this Parliament when the Lord did give you a plentiful Breakfast of most smooth and happy success in your First proceedings, thereby to strengthen you for the hard dayesworke and long journey that was to come, (as he gave a double breakfast to Elijah when he was to travel without meat forty days and forty nights,
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unto Horeb the Mount of God, 1 King. 19.5, 7, 8.) You may remember that in those prosperous dayes you were compassed about with swarming Proselytes, and seeming Patriots of all bores and sizes:
unto Horeb the Mount of God, 1 King. 19.5, 7, 8.) You may Remember that in those prosperous days you were compassed about with swarming Proselytes, and seeming Patriots of all boars and sizes:
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And therefore anon after when your hardships began, this same mixture were the first that fell to lusting, as that Egyptian mixture did, Numb. 11.4. And the mixed multitude that was among them fell to lusting, &c. Thus your meere sensitive friends did fall off.
And Therefore anon After when your hardships began, this same mixture were the First that fell to lusting, as that Egyptian mixture did, Numb. 11.4. And the mixed multitude that was among them fell to lusting, etc. Thus your mere sensitive Friends did fallen off.
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whilst she continued Naomi (pleasant) but when by afflictions she became Marah (bitter) then they (as Orpah, Ruth 1.14.20.) wept and kissed their mother in law, but departed.
while she continued Naomi (pleasant) but when by afflictions she became Marah (bitter) then they (as Orpah, Ruth 1.14.20.) wept and kissed their mother in law, but departed.
But would you know the cause of all this failing? Surely it was nothing but this (as before) those shallowheaded narrow-hearted carnalists were puzled in this hard lesson of a Mystery. The meere naturall man can reade in the booke of the creatures, 'tis so faire a print in Capitall letters. The Prudentiall man can perceive the character, and construe the language of common providence: And thus far they went with you:
But would you know the cause of all this failing? Surely it was nothing but this (as before) those shallowheaded narrowhearted carnalists were puzzled in this hard Lesson of a Mystery. The mere natural man can read in the book of the creatures, it's so fair a print in Capital letters. The Prudential man can perceive the character, and construe the language of Common providence: And thus Far they went with you:
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But they were not so much as, A-b-c-ederians in the Lords Archivis (as they say) in his Manuscripts, in his Brachigraphy, I meane in the strange language and abstruse character of Reformation, and mysterious Babylonish redemptions;
But they were not so much as, A-b-c-ederians in the lords Archivis (as they say) in his Manuscripts, in his Brachigraphy, I mean in the strange language and abstruse character of Reformation, and mysterious Babylonish redemptions;
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they wanted both Dictionaries and Spectacles in those particulars. Then let not the apostacie of carnalists cast any disparagement upon this glorious Mystery. That's a second Use.
they wanted both Dictionaries and Spectacles in those particulars. Then let not the apostasy of carnalists cast any disparagement upon this glorious Mystery. That's a second Use.
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Thirdly, if Gods great salvations, of his people, especially that from Babylon be carryed-on in a mysterie, then away with that great old English sin of Carnallity, away with Carnality in both extreames, upon the right hand,
Thirdly, if God's great salvations, of his people, especially that from Babylon be carryedon in a mystery, then away with that great old English since of Carnality, away with Carnality in both extremes, upon the right hand,
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perhaps sometimes through the corruption of our hearts we have had too many, as God sayd unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands.
perhaps sometime through the corruption of our hearts we have had too many, as God said unto gideon, The people that Are with thee Are too many for me to give the midianites into their hands.
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Consider farther, that carnall confidence begets carnall diffidence, as the hot and cold fits in an Aguish-fever doe mutually intend and heighten one another.
Consider farther, that carnal confidence begets carnal diffidence, as the hight and cold fits in an Aguish-fever do mutually intend and heighten one Another.
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My meaning is, that we should not be any longer like weather-glasses suffering our hopes and spirits to rise & fall according to the tydings of good and bad successes;
My meaning is, that we should not be any longer like Weather glasses suffering our hope's and spirits to rise & fallen according to the tidings of good and bad Successes;
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and that the Philistians were never so shamefully beaten as by that victory; for that very Arke when it was set up in the house of Dagon did conquer the Idol in his own Temple,
and that the Philistians were never so shamefully beaten as by that victory; for that very Ark when it was Set up in the house of Dagon did conquer the Idol in his own Temple,
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and were forced to send the Arke home againe, with shame, and cost enough. But there are many specious arguments given, in excuse of such carnall diffidence. As
and were forced to send the Ark home again, with shame, and cost enough. But there Are many specious Arguments given, in excuse of such carnal diffidence. As
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The evill spirit will have one pull with the possessed person, when he is packing. You know it is so said, Revel. 12.12. The Devill is come downe having great wrath, because hee knowes that he hath but a short time. And so in Mark. 9.26.
The evil Spirit will have one pull with the possessed person, when he is packing. You know it is so said, Revel. 12.12. The devil is come down having great wrath, Because he knows that he hath but a short time. And so in Mark. 9.26.
The returne of the Jewes from Babylon, taking-in the whole of it, that is, the two pieces, spirituall and temporall (the building of the Temple, and of the wall of the City ) was upon the wheele, as I remember, thorough some seven Princes reignes, viz. Cyrus, Cambyses, Darius Histaspis, Xerxes or Ahasuerus, Artaxerxes Longimanus, Darius Nothus, Artaxerxes Mnemon:
The return of the Jews from Babylon, taking-in the Whole of it, that is, the two Pieces, spiritual and temporal (the building of the Temple, and of the wall of the city) was upon the wheel, as I Remember, through Some seven Princes reigns, viz. Cyrus, Cambyses, Darius Histaspis, Xerxes or Ahasuerus, Artaxerxes Longimanus, Darius Nothus, Artaxerxes Mnemon:
but those turnings and Meanders of the River are abundantly profitable to the bordering inhabitants, both to prevent inundations, by breaking the strength of the slouds, and to multiply rich Meadows and pastures by its various indentures:
but those turnings and Meanders of the River Are abundantly profitable to the bordering inhabitants, both to prevent inundations, by breaking the strength of the slouds, and to multiply rich Meadows and pastures by its various indentures:
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hath not thy soule gained something by these troubles in recompence of that which thy purse hath lost? What, not some experience, some humiliation, faith or holinesse?
hath not thy soul gained something by these Troubles in recompense of that which thy purse hath lost? What, not Some experience, Some humiliation, faith or holiness?
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However, thy God is left with thee still, and that God is able to fetch sweet out of bitter, good out of evill, not onely out of the evill of punishment, but out of the evill of sinne it selfe.
However, thy God is left with thee still, and that God is able to fetch sweet out of bitter, good out of evil, not only out of the evil of punishment, but out of the evil of sin it self.
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Are Gods great salvations carried on in a mystery? Then in the fourth place, let us be advised to looke upon this work as it is to be carried-on, that is, spiritually, extraordinarily, mysteriously;
are God's great salvations carried on in a mystery? Then in the fourth place, let us be advised to look upon this work as it is to be carried-on, that is, spiritually, extraordinarily, mysteriously;
Another while he is faine to strike all his sailes, and to drive at Hull, so that he seemes utterly to neglect his Vessell; yet all this while hee is at his worke,
another while he is feign to strike all his sails, and to drive At Hull, so that he seems utterly to neglect his Vessel; yet all this while he is At his work,
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all their directions must be fetched from the Pole and Stars compared with their Card, their Compasse, and touched Needle, their path lyeth in Heaven, not below.
all their directions must be fetched from the Pole and Stars compared with their Carded, their Compass, and touched Needle, their path lies in Heaven, not below.
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and your own hearts touched within you, still standing God-ward: These must, these can guide you thorow a sea of miseries and mysteries unto the Haven of Reformation and deliverance where you would bee.
and your own hearts touched within you, still standing Godward: These must, these can guide you thorough a sea of misery's and Mysteres unto the Haven of Reformation and deliverance where you would be.
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Let these Guides and Guidances bee closely followed, and then no matter for waves and windes, no matter for Sea-sicknesse, 'tis a good signe of the progresse of the ship,
Let these Guides and Guidances be closely followed, and then no matter for waves and winds, no matter for Sea-sickness, it's a good Signen of the progress of the ship,
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tradictory, so truely mysterious; how then may we so order and lesson our selves, as to discharge our duties in such difficult service? This mystery doth seeme to leave us in a meere muse of contemplation;
tradictory, so truly mysterious; how then may we so order and Lesson our selves, as to discharge our duties in such difficult service? This mystery does seem to leave us in a mere muse of contemplation;
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Aliquid Divinum, &c. Something Divine, and Supernaturall, which is chiefly the Lords ends. Aliquid Humanum, &c. Something more humane and secular, which is mans ends and aymes.
Aliquid Divinum, etc. Something Divine, and Supernatural, which is chiefly the lords ends. Aliquid Humanum, etc. Something more humane and secular, which is men ends and aims.
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It was a great errour of the Jewes, and Haggai complaineth of it, Hag. 1.2. that they fell a building of their owne houses, but let the house of God lie wast;
It was a great error of the Jews, and Chaggai Complaineth of it, Hag. 1.2. that they fell a building of their own houses, but let the house of God lie waste;
therefore the Lord is faine to curse, and crosse them in their owne selvish designes, even in the fruit of the field, and in their very meate, drinke, and cloth,
Therefore the Lord is feign to curse, and cross them in their own selvish designs, even in the fruit of the field, and in their very meat, drink, and cloth,
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And indeed it is the wonderfull mercy of God to us, that these two parts of the worke ( Reformation and Deliverance ) are so twisted together, that we are not able to separate them.
And indeed it is the wonderful mercy of God to us, that these two parts of the work (Reformation and Deliverance) Are so twisted together, that we Are not able to separate them.
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God hath now so indissolubly interwoven the reforming of religion with the settlement of lawes and liberties, that we cannot picke off the latter, and leave the former;
God hath now so indissolubly interwoven the reforming of Religion with the settlement of laws and Liberties, that we cannot pick off the latter, and leave the former;
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But our Father hath so wisely ordered the whole, that if we will have no Reformation of Religion, we shall have no more Lawes, Parliaments, Liberties, nor Priviledges; Therefore it will be our wisedome, to looke chiefly after the Lords part of the worke.
But our Father hath so wisely ordered the Whole, that if we will have no Reformation of Religion, we shall have no more Laws, Parliaments, Liberties, nor Privileges; Therefore it will be our Wisdom, to look chiefly After the lords part of the work.
I answer, the Lords ends, designes, or defires, (as I may call them) in this great worke, may be considered two wayes; either generally, or particularly.
I answer, the lords ends, designs, or Desires, (as I may call them) in this great work, may be considered two ways; either generally, or particularly.
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1. Workes of Piety. The Lord doth absolutely require the Reformation of Religion at this time, both in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Government, in the Church.
1. Works of Piety. The Lord does absolutely require the Reformation of Religion At this time, both in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Government, in the Church.
Yea to bury all the reliques of Romish Jezabel, even the skull, and the feet, and the palmes of her hands. Also the Lord doth expect that you should promote the late Solemne League & Covenant, that triple Cable of the three Kingdomes, by which the Anchor of our hope is fastned, that three-fold Cord that binds all these Kingdomes together and unto God;
Yea to bury all the Relics of Romish Jezebel, even the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands. Also the Lord does expect that you should promote the late Solemn League & Covenant, that triple Cable of the three Kingdoms, by which the Anchor of our hope is fastened, that threefold Cord that binds all these Kingdoms together and unto God;
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and is like that golden chaine with which the Tyrians (when Alexander beleaguered them) bound fast their tutelar god, Apollo; for feare he would leave their City.
and is like that golden chain with which the Tyrians (when Alexander beleaguered them) bound fast their tutelar god, Apollo; for Fear he would leave their city.
then doubtlesse will the Lord deale well with you, and will make you houses, as Exod. 1.17.20.21. 2. Workes of Justice are a part of Gods generall design at this time, you cannot but remember the service of Phinehas in executing of judgement when it was a sad time with Israel, and the double reward that followed;
then doubtless will the Lord deal well with you, and will make you houses, as Exod 1.17.20.21. 2. Works of justice Are a part of God's general Design At this time, you cannot but Remember the service of Phinehas in executing of judgement when it was a sad time with Israel, and the double reward that followed;
publique to the State, (the plague was staid,) and private to his own family, the service of God in the Church was particularly intayled upon him and his posterity.
public to the State, (the plague was stayed,) and private to his own family, the service of God in the Church was particularly intailed upon him and his posterity.
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even then when we do fly before the enemy, as Josh. 7.26. when Achan was found out and put to his tryall according to justice, the wrath of God was stopped;
even then when we do fly before the enemy, as Josh. 7.26. when achan was found out and put to his trial according to Justice, the wrath of God was stopped;
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3. The Lord doth now call for workes and acts of mercy too, that is, that you take speciall notice of the most doing and suffering places and persons, that have layd out themselves in this cause to the utmost, that like that poor widow, 1. Kings 17. have made a cake for the publique, out of their handfull of meale, and thereupon are much distressed and scanted.
3. The Lord does now call for works and acts of mercy too, that is, that you take special notice of the most doing and suffering places and Persons, that have laid out themselves in this cause to the utmost, that like that poor widow, 1. Kings 17. have made a cake for the public, out of their handful of meal, and thereupon Are much distressed and scanted.
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Much more ought those faithfull Persons, Towns, Cities, and Countries to be releeved that have been most active and passive for God and the Kingdome in this Cause.
Much more ought those faithful Persons, Towns, Cities, and Countries to be relieved that have been most active and passive for God and the Kingdom in this Cause.
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And here, Oh how gladly could I weepe in a Parenthesis, for, and over the Country of my Nativity, the place of my fathers Sepulchres which lyeth wast, where so many houses and places are consumed with fire! Oh the unparalleld misery of the still-declining west!
And Here, O how gladly could I weep in a Parenthesis, for, and over the Country of my Nativity, the place of my Father's Sepulchres which lies waste, where so many houses and places Are consumed with fire! O the unparalleled misery of the still-declining west!
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Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto our sorrow, which is done unto us, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted us, in the day of his fierce anger, Lamen. 1.12. Could I but draw forth in their due colours the doings and sufferings of those parts of the Land, I am perswaded (what ever fame may chatter) that I should prevaile with the dryest-heart in this great Assembly, to contribute, at least a teare towards our reliefe and succour.
Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto our sorrow, which is done unto us, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted us, in the day of his fierce anger, Lamen. 1.12. Could I but draw forth in their due colours the doings and sufferings of those parts of the Land, I am persuaded (what ever fame may chatter) that I should prevail with the dryest-heart in this great Assembly, to contribute, At least a tear towards our relief and succour.
But secondly, I must tell you that God hath other collaterall designes, (and as I may call them,) intermediate ends in this strange worke, which we ought also to observe and further to our uttermost;
But secondly, I must tell you that God hath other collateral designs, (and as I may call them,) intermediate ends in this strange work, which we ought also to observe and further to our uttermost;
that's the second practicall lesson. As it is with those that labour to finde out the Ph•losophers-stone by distillations, their ultimate and principall end is to make gold, yet by the way and collaterally they finde out many rare experiments and excellent chymicall extractions, which are of precious use and value:
that's the second practical Lesson. As it is with those that labour to find out the Ph•losophers-stone by distillations, their ultimate and principal end is to make gold, yet by the Way and collaterally they find out many rare experiments and excellent chemical extractions, which Are of precious use and valve:
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as to try the particular graces of this or that saint, what strength of faith, what depth of humility, what latitude of patience there is in their hearts:
as to try the particular graces of this or that saint, what strength of faith, what depth of humility, what latitude of patience there is in their hearts:
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The open adversaries must have their full loade, and the secret Neuters must be detected, as 'tis sayd, Luke 2.35. Yea a sword shal pierce through thine own side, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
The open Adversaries must have their full load, and the secret Neuters must be detected, as it's said, Lycia 2.35. Yea a sword shall pierce through thine own side, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
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Then here is a melting Cordiall, for by the mysterious carriage of our present worke we may easily gather that God is now upon some great salvation, yea upon a salvation from Westerne Babylon. The whole work in all its progresse looks exactly like the fore-told destruction of Babylon; For our God,
Then Here is a melting Cordial, for by the mysterious carriage of our present work we may Easily gather that God is now upon Some great salvation, yea upon a salvation from Western Babylon. The Whole work in all its progress looks exactly like the foretold destruction of Babylon; For our God,
even whilst he hideth himself, is still the Saviour of this Israel. Mine encouragement therefore shall lye in the same words (for so God hath directed us) that you had in the morning from my reverend Brother; it seemes God wil have us both to drive the same naile, that it may be set home to the head. It is in Hag. 2.4.
even while he Hideth himself, is still the Saviour of this Israel. Mine encouragement Therefore shall lie in the same words (for so God hath directed us) that you had in the morning from my reverend Brother; it seems God will have us both to drive the same nail, that it may be Set home to the head. It is in Hag. 2.4.
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and be strong O yee people of the Land and worke (for I am with you, saith the Lord of Hosts.) Here is something for all ranks, Parliament-men, Zerubbabel, Assembly of Divines, Iosuah; And all the people, the whole Commonalty:
and be strong Oh ye people of the Land and work (for I am with you, Says the Lord of Hosts.) Here is something for all ranks, Parliament men, Zerubbabel, Assembly of Divines, Joshua; And all the people, the Whole Commonalty:
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The strength of the argument lyeth in that sweet Parenthesis at last, and I shall close with the handlingof it (For I am with you, saith the Lord of Hosts.) In which you may observe but these two blasts to fill your sailes.
The strength of the argument lies in that sweet Parenthesis At last, and I shall close with the handlingof it (For I am with you, Says the Lord of Hosts.) In which you may observe but these two blasts to fill your sails.
First, who is the Master-builder, the Architect that imployes you, and accordingly you know whither to go for your wages. I am with you, saith the Lord of Hosts.
First, who is the Master-builder, the Architect that employs you, and accordingly you know whither to go for your wages. I am with you, Says the Lord of Hosts.
Certainly, the Lord never put a more honourable imployment into the hands of the sons of England, than he hath put this day into your hands. What, to be Champions for God, to be Builders, Factors, Reformers for the whole Protestant Cause and world!
Certainly, the Lord never put a more honourable employment into the hands of the Sons of England, than he hath put this day into your hands. What, to be Champions for God, to be Builders, Factors, Reformers for the Whole Protestant Cause and world!
How many of our zealous Ancestors have cast in their prayers, teares and bloud, to entaile upon us but the preparations and probabilities of this great work? How did they long to have seene one of these dayes a farre off,
How many of our zealous Ancestors have cast in their Prayers, tears and blood, to entail upon us but the preparations and probabilities of this great work? How did they long to have seen one of these days a Far off,
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but did not see them? David was not permitted to build the Temple, but God reserved that work for his son Iedidiah (for so the Lord himselfe called Solomon) who was the beloved of the Lord. Do you think it a small thing to be Gods Iedidiahs in this respect? To be builders of an House to the God of heaven, is your honour. But that is but halfe.
but did not see them? David was not permitted to built the Temple, but God reserved that work for his son Jedidiah (for so the Lord himself called Solomon) who was the Beloved of the Lord. Do you think it a small thing to be God's Iedidiahs in this respect? To be Builders of an House to the God of heaven, is your honour. But that is but half.
Secondly, look upon Gods owning of the worke; This Lord of Hosts will be with you. Would any man in the world desire a clearer promise thnn was this to Zerubbabel, I will be with you, upon my word, upon mine Honour, upon my Deity I will be with you?
Secondly, look upon God's owning of the work; This Lord of Hosts will be with you. Would any man in the world desire a clearer promise thnn was this to Zerubbabel, I will be with you, upon my word, upon mine Honour, upon my Deity I will be with you?
Did ever the Lord so clearely, so visibly owne an English Parliament as he hath owned you? Doe but first looke backe upon your first Convention. Are you not the very birth of the prayers of many generations? Were you, not as a brand snatched out of the fire kindled betweene England and Scotland? Just as were those Reformers in the Babylonish Captivitie;
Did ever the Lord so clearly, so visibly own an English Parliament as he hath owned you? Doe but First look back upon your First Convention. are you not the very birth of the Prayers of many generations? Were you, not as a brand snatched out of the fire kindled between England and Scotland? Just as were those Reformers in the Babylonish Captivity;
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will not every rationall man presently conclude that he intendeth that piece for some speciall service? In this sense (as I conceive) is that Metaphor used in that place;
will not every rational man presently conclude that he intends that piece for Some special service? In this sense (as I conceive) is that Metaphor used in that place;
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& so this Parliament out of the fire of the two Kingdoms, when they were in a combustion some three years since, to cast them into the consuming flames againe at last? No surely, that is not the Lords usuall manner.
& so this Parliament out of the fire of the two Kingdoms, when they were in a combustion Some three Years since, to cast them into the consuming flames again At last? No surely, that is not the lords usual manner.
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And as for your Convention, so secondly consider the progresse of providence in your settlement. How hath God fastned you as a naile in a sure place? This is an argument in which the Jewes did comfort themselves at the time of their returne from Babylon, Ezra 9.8.
And as for your Convention, so secondly Consider the progress of providence in your settlement. How hath God fastened you as a nail in a sure place? This is an argument in which the Jews did Comfort themselves At the time of their return from Babylon, Ezra 9.8.
and to give us a NAYLE in his holy place, &c. Surely, you are our remnant escaped, without which we had been as Sodome, and as the inhabitants of Gomorrah; and you are fastned as a nayle in a sure place, by a speciall Act for your continuance, above all former Parliaments. Well did the Lord fore-see both what a great worke himselfe would put into your hands;
and to give us a NAYLE in his holy place, etc. Surely, you Are our remnant escaped, without which we had been as Sodom, and as the inhabitants of Gomorrah; and you Are fastened as a nail in a sure place, by a special Act for your Continuance, above all former Parliaments. Well did the Lord foresee both what a great work himself would put into your hands;
and what great oppositions you should meet withall, When God doth thus fasten a nayle of power and authority in a sure place, hee doth usually intend to hang some extraordinary weight and glory upon it,
and what great oppositions you should meet withal, When God does thus fasten a nail of power and Authority in a sure place, he does usually intend to hang Some extraordinary weight and glory upon it,
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And I will fasten him as a nayle in a sure place, &c. vers. 24. And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his Fathers House, the off-spring and the issue, all vessels (of small quantitie) from the vessels of cuppes,
And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place, etc. vers. 24. And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his Father's House, the offspring and the issue, all vessels (of small quantity) from the vessels of cups,
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Thirdly, besides your extrordinary convention & unparalleld fastning, Consider lastly what the Lord hath done for you and by you since you came together. 1. FOR YOU.
Thirdly, beside your extraordinary convention & unparalleled fastening, Consider lastly what the Lord hath done for you and by you since you Come together. 1. FOR YOU.
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of November 1605. Sometimes by giving you the victory in the open field, when your lives lay at stake in the battle, as in both those generall Battles at Keinton and Newbery. Besides,
of November 1605. Sometime by giving you the victory in the open field, when your lives lay At stake in the battle, as in both those general Battles At Keinton and Newbery. Beside,
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how many of your Members distributively have had their lives given unto them as a particular prey, being snactht out of naturall and violent deaths since they began this service? I do not speak this that your hearts should be lifted up within you, but that they may be lifted up in the wayes of the Lord.
how many of your Members distributively have had their lives given unto them as a particular prey, being snactht out of natural and violent death's since they began this service? I do not speak this that your hearts should be lifted up within you, but that they may be lifted up in the ways of the Lord.
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did ever the Lord do so much work of this kind in so short a time (how ever we thinke the time to be long) since Protestant Reformation began in the Christian world? If so,
did ever the Lord do so much work of this kind in so short a time (how ever we think the time to be long) since Protestant Reformation began in the Christian world? If so,
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So much worke done (you will say?) Alas, alas, what is there done all this while, besides the kindling of an unnaturall warre? As for Reformation there is nothing compleatly perfected in that to this day,
So much work done (you will say?) Alas, alas, what is there done all this while, beside the kindling of an unnatural war? As for Reformation there is nothing completely perfected in that to this day,
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as fast, as it did advance, so that a diligent observer viewing the water in motion, may easily beleeve that the floud doth not at all increase. But set a marke, or keepe your standing neere the wash of the waves,
as fast, as it did advance, so that a diligent observer viewing the water in motion, may Easily believe that the flood does not At all increase. But Set a mark, or keep your standing near the wash of the waves,
for a short time, and then you shall quickly and clearly see and feele that all this while it is flowing water, and anon insensibly it will be full-sea. So in the present great worke,
for a short time, and then you shall quickly and clearly see and feel that all this while it is flowing water, and anon insensibly it will be full-sea. So in the present great work,
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though there appears to be a vicissitude of victories betwixt God and his enemies, though successe doth seeme to a carnall eye promiscuously to go and come,
though there appears to be a vicissitude of victories betwixt God and his enemies, though success does seem to a carnal eye promiscuously to go and come,
and you shall find the waters of the sanctuary still flowing and increasing, as in Ezekiels vision, Chap. 47. first they were to the ancles, next to the knees, then to the loynes, and lastly they were a River that could not be passed over.
and you shall find the waters of the sanctuary still flowing and increasing, as in Ezekiel's vision, Chap. 47. First they were to the ankles, next to the knees, then to the loins, and lastly they were a River that could not be passed over.
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there we do get ground, as to perfect a Protestation into a Covenant, to ripen an Impeachment into a Roote & Branch, and in a word, to settle an Assembly of Divines as a generall resiners fire to try all metals in the Church.
there we do get ground, as to perfect a Protestation into a Covenant, to ripen an Impeachment into a Root & Branch, and in a word, to settle an Assembly of Divines as a general Resinners fire to try all metals in the Church.
so that there was neither hammer or axe, or any toole of iron heard in the house while it was in building: And in King 5.6. it is said that the Cedar-trees were hewen and made fit in Lebanon, and then they were brought downe by water unto the place where they were to be used:
so that there was neither hammer or axe, or any tool of iron herd in the house while it was in building: And in King 5.6. it is said that the Cedar-trees were hewn and made fit in Lebanon, and then they were brought down by water unto the place where they were to be used:
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The Lord prepareth one piece of the building in Germany, there he hath had thousands of hewers of wood and fellers of trees these twenty yeers, to cut down some and to square-out others for this structure;
The Lord Prepareth one piece of the building in Germany, there he hath had thousands of hewers of wood and fellers of trees these twenty Years, to Cut down Some and to square-out Others for this structure;
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You are hewing in the House of Parliament; the Divines are squaring in their Assembly, in one night the Lord is able to worke upon the heart of the King (for he hath it in his hand) and to deliver him into the bosome of you his faithfull Counsell,
You Are hewing in the House of Parliament; the Divines Are squaring in their Assembly, in one night the Lord is able to work upon the heart of the King (for he hath it in his hand) and to deliver him into the bosom of you his faithful Counsel,
& then the whole work may suddenly be passed and finished. Onward therefore Noble Builders, onward, up and be doing your severall parts; your God is invincible;
& then the Whole work may suddenly be passed and finished. Onward Therefore Noble Builders, onward, up and be doing your several parts; your God is invincible;
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your Cause is invincible, and nothing is so like to hazard us as not adventuring: Your labour, your cost, your adventures, cannot be in vaine, in the Lord.
your Cause is invincible, and nothing is so like to hazard us as not adventuring: Your labour, your cost, your adventures, cannot be in vain, in the Lord.
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Oh remember that counsell in Peter, it is used there in a spirituall way; I shall borrow it in this sense, 1 Peter 1.13. NONLATINALPHABET Hope unto the end, that is, adventure for God and trust him to the uttermost, to the brinke, to the edge, to the end of all meanes and possibilities, to the last inch of the candle, to the last dust of meale in the barrell, to the least drop of oyle in the bottome of the Cruze. Thus did that poore widow.
O Remember that counsel in Peter, it is used there in a spiritual Way; I shall borrow it in this sense, 1 Peter 1.13. Hope unto the end, that is, adventure for God and trust him to the uttermost, to the brink, to the edge, to the end of all means and possibilities, to the last inch of the candle, to the last dust of meal in the barrel, to the least drop of oil in the bottom of the Cruise. Thus did that poor widow.
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Thus did Abraham, Gen. 22. First his son Isaac, and himselfe went, verse 8. to the mount, he built an Altar, layd the wood in order, •ound Isaac his son, layd him on the Altar upon the wood (yet the tryall is not come to the edge, the brinke, the uttermost:) But lastly, verse 10. Abraham stretched forth his hand,
Thus did Abraham, Gen. 22. First his son Isaac, and himself went, verse 8. to the mount, he built an Altar, laid the wood in order, •ound Isaac his son, laid him on the Altar upon the wood (yet the trial is not come to the edge, the brink, the uttermost:) But lastly, verse 10. Abraham stretched forth his hand,
This was trusting to the end. But was Abraham a loser by it? Sure I am that King Saul did lose a kingdom for want of an houres faith, and adventuring farther, as 1 Sam. 13.10.
This was trusting to the end. But was Abraham a loser by it? Sure I am that King Saul did loose a Kingdom for want of an hours faith, and adventuring farther, as 1 Sam. 13.10.
Beleeve it, when you have built the House of God, you shall have both leave and ability to build your owne houses. You read so of Solomon in 1. King 7.1.
Believe it, when you have built the House of God, you shall have both leave and ability to built your own houses. You read so of Solomon in 1. King 7.1.
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Or if you may not bee the Solomons, yet labour to be yet labour to be Davids in this worke, You know God denied unto David the honour of building his Temple: Yet David would not utterly bee put of;
Or if you may not be the Solomons, yet labour to be yet labour to be Davids in this work, You know God denied unto David the honour of building his Temple: Yet David would not utterly be put of;
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First himselfe offereth to the worke, 1 Chron. 29. hee offereth Gold, Silver, Brasse, Iron, Wood, &c. Next, hee drawes-in his Nobles and all his People, as deeply as hee can.
First himself Offereth to the work, 1 Chronicles 29. he Offereth Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron, Wood, etc. Next, he drawes-in his Nobles and all his People, as deeply as he can.
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yet let these two lessons be learned. 1. Let every soule bee carefull to avoyd all those sinnes that are wont to draw downe this punishment of notentring; See some of them, 1 Cor. 10.6, 7, &c. Beware of lusting, of idolatry, of tempting of God, of murmuring, &c. 2. Let us labour to contribute and store up materialls for those that shall finish the worke after us.
yet let these two Lessons be learned. 1. Let every soul be careful to avoid all those Sins that Are wont to draw down this punishment of notentring; See Some of them, 1 Cor. 10.6, 7, etc. Beware of lusting, of idolatry, of tempting of God, of murmuring, etc. 2. Let us labour to contribute and store up materials for those that shall finish the work After us.
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And lastly, if you may not bee permitted to doe so much as Solomon, or as David, yet at last, at least let us endeavour to play the Samsons in this worke. What is that? You shall reade it, Iudg. 16.29.
And lastly, if you may not be permitted to do so much as Solomon, or as David, yet At last, At least let us endeavour to play the Samsons in this work. What is that? You shall read it, Judges 16.29.
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And Samson tooke hold of the two middle pillars, upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, and he said, Let mee die with the Philistins:
And samson took hold of the two middle pillars, upon which the house stood, and on which it was born up, and he said, Let me die with the philistines:
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Better for us if we cannot out-live Antichrist, out-live Babylon, and the enemies of Reformation; to adventure (as far as wee are warranted) our selves to death in the Cause; yea, Let us take hold of the pillars of the House of Dagon, of the temple of Antichrist, and say, Now let me die with Antichrist, Rome and Babylon; Better so (I say) than to live with the eyes of our Religion put out,
Better for us if we cannot outlive Antichrist, outlive Babylon, and the enemies of Reformation; to adventure (as Far as we Are warranted) our selves to death in the Cause; yea, Let us take hold of the pillars of the House of Dagon, of the temple of Antichrist, and say, Now let me die with Antichrist, Room and Babylon; Better so (I say) than to live with the eyes of our Religion put out,
and to grind in the mill of slavery: For by this meanes the children that shall come after us shall sit upon our tombes and say, that they had active parents, which with the•r bloud and carcasses did dresse the ground for Reformation to spring up after them.
and to grind in the mill of slavery: For by this means the children that shall come After us shall fit upon our tombs and say, that they had active Parents, which with the•r blood and carcases did dress the ground for Reformation to spring up After them.
For mine owne part, I shall say, he that is of so base a spirit that can be content to out-live Protestantisme and Parliaments, let it be his punishment to out-live them.
For mine own part, I shall say, he that is of so base a Spirit that can be content to outlive Protestantism and Parliaments, let it be his punishment to outlive them.
