The sect every where spoken against or, the reproached doctrine of Ely. As it was held forth in several sermons in the year, MDCLI. By Christopher Cob, lay-man, minister of an united people in Ely. Collected and analized for a private use, by Hampden Reeve, Master of Arts, one of that Society, and a constant hearer. Now published by the assent of the whole Society (as a short character, at present, of them and their way, till an opportunity of a farther and fuller discovery) for satisfaction in general.
SERM. I. March 16. 1650 / 1. 2 PET. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. The Analysis.
SERMON. I. March 16. 1650 / 1. 2 PET. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. The Analysis.
1. What are these exceeding great and precious Promises? 2. What is it to partake of the divine Nature? 3. Who are They that are to be partakers, both of these precious Promises,
1. What Are these exceeding great and precious Promises? 2. What is it to partake of the divine Nature? 3. Who Are They that Are to be partakers, both of these precious Promises,
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This promise of Life takes in three things: 1. To be freed for ever from fears of Death; now dye no more. 2. To be capable of instruction: Dead men can learn nothing. 3. A fitness for action and employment:
This promise of Life Takes in three things: 1. To be freed for ever from fears of Death; now die no more. 2. To be capable of instruction: Dead men can Learn nothing. 3. A fitness for actium and employment:
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Then, 2. If a want and stress for life, yet on what terms would you have it? Is it promised to you? else why hope you? 3. To consider, what you would have life for;
Then, 2. If a want and stress for life, yet on what terms would you have it? Is it promised to you? Else why hope you? 3. To Consider, what you would have life for;
and feel, and close with it. 3. This Divine Nature, where it is given and received, is fruitful, brings forth of its kinde and image, moulds the man into it.
and feel, and close with it. 3. This Divine Nature, where it is given and received, is fruitful, brings forth of its kind and image, moulds the man into it.
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the Promise and Call are yet to us, why are we no more minding it! &c. 2 PET. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, &c. THree things in general I would this day open to you. 1. What are these exceeding great and precious Promises. 2. What it is to be partakers of the divine Nature. 3. Who they are that shall be partakers both of the precious Promises and Divine Nature:
the Promise and Call Are yet to us, why Are we not more minding it! etc. 2 PET. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious Promises, etc. THree things in general I would this day open to you. 1. What Are these exceeding great and precious Promises. 2. What it is to be partakers of the divine Nature. 3. Who they Are that shall be partakers both of the precious Promises and Divine Nature:
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According as his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledg of Him that hath called us to glory and vertue:
According as his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
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For it is one thing to have a Promise given, and another to see the accomplishment of it: as Christ saith to his Disciples, I will send you the promise of my Father:
For it is one thing to have a Promise given, and Another to see the accomplishment of it: as christ Says to his Disciples, I will send you the promise of my Father:
1. The first thing promised, to which you are called, is Life, as the promise was to Sarah, That according to the time of Life God would surely visit her,
1. The First thing promised, to which you Are called, is Life, as the promise was to Sarah, That according to the time of Life God would surely visit her,
have we been yet ever acquitted and freed from fears of death? The Terrors of Death made me afraid (saith David.) Are you not yet kept all your life time under this fear of Death? You can never have rest nor quiet because the Jaylor is ever at your heels:
have we been yet ever acquitted and freed from fears of death? The Terrors of Death made me afraid (Says David.) are you not yet kept all your life time under this Fear of Death? You can never have rest nor quiet Because the Jailor is ever At your heels:
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And now to be freed from this cruel Tyrant, from eternal Death, and to be made partakers of Life, is an exceeding great and precious mercy: Who can value it!
And now to be freed from this cruel Tyrant, from Eternal Death, and to be made partakers of Life, is an exceeding great and precious mercy: Who can valve it!
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Your reason and thoughts cannot reach it, but are to sit silent in your graves till Christ shall call, Lazarus, come forth; and so life be given and put within:
Your reason and thoughts cannot reach it, but Are to fit silent in your graves till christ shall call, Lazarus, come forth; and so life be given and put within:
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But now is a dead man fit company for God? Can God have fellowship with such as lie stinking in their graves? Is there any communion to be had with dry bones? Can you have any content and pleasure in a dead mans presence? No:
But now is a dead man fit company for God? Can God have fellowship with such as lie stinking in their graves? Is there any communion to be had with dry bones? Can you have any content and pleasure in a dead men presence? No:
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He hath indeed promised all things belonging to Life, Godliness, Glory and Vertue, but to whom? Whereby are given TO ƲS (saith the Apostle) exceeding great and precious Promises:
He hath indeed promised all things belonging to Life, Godliness, Glory and Virtue, but to whom? Whereby Are given TO ƲS (Says the Apostle) exceeding great and precious Promises:
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But none will come in here but such as are close hunted and put out of all their holes and shiftings, that they can no ways get Life at their own hand:
But none will come in Here but such as Are close hunted and put out of all their holes and shiftings, that they can no ways get Life At their own hand:
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You all live, and walk, and act, but upon what terms? Is it by this Promise of Life given to Abraham? Have your lives been given you? Have you been raised up by the same power that raised up Jesus? Christ saith, All that the Father hath given me shall come unto me;
You all live, and walk, and act, but upon what terms? Is it by this Promise of Life given to Abraham? Have your lives been given you? Have you been raised up by the same power that raised up jesus? christ Says, All that the Father hath given me shall come unto me;
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2. The second great and precious Promise is of Godliness; to have a God-like minde, to be Just, Patient, Merciful, Single, Holy as God is Holy, &c. to be knowing,
2. The second great and precious Promise is of Godliness; to have a Godlike mind, to be Just, Patient, Merciful, Single, Holy as God is Holy, etc. to be knowing,
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But this is the onely happiness and content, to attain this life of godliness, for a people to joyn together in one heart and Soul, strengthening and building up one another in their most holy Faith, provoking one another to good works, seeking the good of one another as their own,
But this is the only happiness and content, to attain this life of godliness, for a people to join together in one heart and Soul, strengthening and building up one Another in their most holy Faith, provoking one Another to good works, seeking the good of one Another as their own,
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3. A third great and precious promise is, to be partakers of Glory; There is a glory that follows and flows from godliness; Moses face shone when he came down from God:
3. A third great and precious promise is, to be partakers of Glory; There is a glory that follows and flows from godliness; Moses face shone when he Come down from God:
and however they envy, hate, and oppose, and will not stoop under it, yet such a glory there is in the Truth, such a lustre and shining, as will manifest it self:
and however they envy, hate, and oppose, and will not stoop under it, yet such a glory there is in the Truth, such a lustre and shining, as will manifest it self:
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As in the Loadstone there is a hidden vertue to draw Iron, &c. So there is a lively Vertuous Power in the Word of Life, it will take some effect or other, and not return in vain;
As in the Loadstone there is a hidden virtue to draw Iron, etc. So there is a lively Virtuous Power in the Word of Life, it will take Some Effect or other, and not return in vain;
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And thus the first thing is opened to you, What are these great and precious Promises? And before I come to the next thing, to open what it is to partake of the Divine Nature, I would have this I have said well looked over by you:
And thus the First thing is opened to you, What Are these great and precious Promises? And before I come to the next thing, to open what it is to partake of the Divine Nature, I would have this I have said well looked over by you:
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He will not marry a divorced woman, but only a chaste Virgin, a Heart that stands loose and clean from all corruptible things, such a heart only is a fit Spouse for Christ, to be Partaker of this divine Nature. But,
He will not marry a divorced woman, but only a chaste Virgae, a Heart that Stands lose and clean from all corruptible things, such a heart only is a fit Spouse for christ, to be Partaker of this divine Nature. But,
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But what then mean the bleatings? the cryings and huntings after perishing Things, where Death is in the pot? Why are you living in the creatures, in your own wills and counsels? Why are you not at a strait to cry out to be saved,
But what then mean the bleatings? the cryings and huntings After perishing Things, where Death is in the pot? Why Are you living in the creatures, in your own wills and Counsels? Why Are you not At a strait to cry out to be saved,
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and then Glory will follow, your good works will shine before men, and then a vertue will go forth which may be savored and relished in all your words and actions.
and then Glory will follow, your good works will shine before men, and then a virtue will go forth which may be savoured and relished in all your words and actions.
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But now do these things appear in us? what is it we seek? what would we have? is Life the Thing? would we have Christ to dwell in us? No, we would not all come so near;
But now do these things appear in us? what is it we seek? what would we have? is Life the Thing? would we have christ to dwell in us? No, we would not all come so near;
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But now enquire upon what grounds wouldst thou have Life? upon what account? why dost thou hope or expect it? is it promised to thee? is the word gone forth from Christ, that He will raise thee up at the last day? what ground have you to hope more then all the world? though you may seek it, yet that will not do it neither.
But now inquire upon what grounds Wouldst thou have Life? upon what account? why dost thou hope or expect it? is it promised to thee? is the word gone forth from christ, that He will raise thee up At the last day? what ground have you to hope more then all the world? though you may seek it, yet that will not doe it neither.
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therefore see, how standest thou in all thy seeking and hoping for Life? Hadst thou ever a Promise of Life given thee, either to thy self, witnessed to thy own Soul, or given to any of his People for thee, that Thou shalt Live? &c. For a vain thing it is, to go and take Promises up out of the Scripture, and make them our own:
Therefore see, how Standest thou in all thy seeking and hoping for Life? Hadst thou ever a Promise of Life given thee, either to thy self, witnessed to thy own Soul, or given to any of his People for thee, that Thou shalt Live? etc. For a vain thing it is, to go and take Promises up out of the Scripture, and make them our own:
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He will surely keep his Word unto Jacob, and his Covenant to Israel. God will say to all that keep us down in chains and bondage, Let my People go, that they may serve me;
He will surely keep his Word unto Jacob, and his Covenant to Israel. God will say to all that keep us down in chains and bondage, Let my People go, that they may serve me;
And so the Lord, He begets Children like Himself, in Patience, Love, Singleness, Justice, Meekness, &c. Where this Divine Nature is sown, it will surely grow up into the likeness of its Father, it will own its Father in its countenance, it will turn the man into the same mind, and will, and desires;
And so the Lord, He begets Children like Himself, in Patience, Love, Singleness, justice, Meekness, etc. Where this Divine Nature is sown, it will surely grow up into the likeness of its Father, it will own its Father in its countenance, it will turn the man into the same mind, and will, and Desires;
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it will not be bribed to dawb with untempered morter; and yet is merciful too, tender-hearted, easie to be entreated, full of all good fruits, &c. Now then,
it will not be bribed to dawb with untempered mortar; and yet is merciful too, tender-hearted, easy to be entreated, full of all good fruits, etc. Now then,
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1. This may be of Ʋse to enquire, what it is we would come to? would we receive this Divine Nature, and joyn in and be marryed to it? It is certain you can never have children,
1. This may be of Ʋse to inquire, what it is we would come to? would we receive this Divine Nature, and join in and be married to it? It is certain you can never have children,
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Though you should be Virgins, and be brought to stand clear and loose from all intanglements, yet you can never have children, to keep your name alive in Israel;
Though you should be Virgins, and be brought to stand clear and lose from all entanglements, yet you can never have children, to keep your name alive in Israel;
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you will live and dye alone, without you are brought to joyn into this Spirit of Christ: Though we may have Fathers and Instructers to care and provide for us,
you will live and die alone, without you Are brought to join into this Spirit of christ: Though we may have Father's and Instructers to care and provide for us,
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there is a very ill spirit in us, not willing to see another thrive and prosper in the Truth: We would neither enter in our selves, nor suffer them that would.
there is a very ill Spirit in us, not willing to see Another thrive and prosper in the Truth: We would neither enter in our selves, nor suffer them that would.
How few of us are yet reached out to this Thing, to long for and desire to be Partakers of the Divine Nature? We would rather starve, and live on any Husks, any shifts and sharkings, then come near God for a Feast;
How few of us Are yet reached out to this Thing, to long for and desire to be Partakers of the Divine Nature? We would rather starve, and live on any Husks, any shifts and sharkings, then come near God for a Feast;
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and this may discover that great ill will that is in us to the thriving and prospering of the Truth, &c. 2. This may inform you what the End of all is;
and this may discover that great ill will that is in us to the thriving and prospering of the Truth, etc. 2. This may inform you what the End of all is;
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if we shall answer so, No, we cannot come so near, to partake of the Divine Nature, to dwell with God, He will be a consuming fire, He will cross and spoyl all our wills, and delights, and designs: If we shall thus judg our selves unworthy of eternal Life,
if we shall answer so, No, we cannot come so near, to partake of the Divine Nature, to dwell with God, He will be a consuming fire, He will cross and spoil all our wills, and delights, and designs: If we shall thus judge our selves unworthy of Eternal Life,
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what is the reason you are no more upon it? They are exceeding great and precious Promises in themselves, why are they not precious to us? Sure they would, had we but a Heart.
what is the reason you Are no more upon it? They Are exceeding great and precious Promises in themselves, why Are they not precious to us? Sure they would, had we but a Heart.
Consider, the Door is open, the precious Promises are given to you, of Life and Glory, &c. Why then are you passing away your days on such low, trivial, and dying things? Josephs blessing was large, reached out to the utmost bounds of the Everlasting Hills; and why are we so scant-hearted and low in our desires? Why are we not upon these great and precious Things promised? and to partake of this Divine Nature, and thence be fruitful in the Truth,
Consider, the Door is open, the precious Promises Are given to you, of Life and Glory, etc. Why then Are you passing away your days on such low, trivial, and dying things? Josephs blessing was large, reached out to the utmost bounds of the Everlasting Hills; and why Are we so scant-hearted and low in our Desires? Why Are we not upon these great and precious Things promised? and to partake of this Divine Nature, and thence be fruitful in the Truth,
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1. The Work of the Father, to pull down and wound, and thither the Return must be, to Him that smiteth. 2. The Work of the Son, to revive; After two days He will revive us, &c. 3. The Work of the Spirit, to raise; In the third day He will raise us up, &c. I. In this Returning three Things are considerable. 1. They that return must truly know they are out of the way;
1. The Work of the Father, to pull down and wound, and thither the Return must be, to Him that smites. 2. The Work of the Son, to revive; After two days He will revive us, etc. 3. The Work of the Spirit, to raise; In the third day He will raise us up, etc. I In this Returning three Things Are considerable. 1. They that return must truly know they Are out of the Way;
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The Princes of Judah like them that removed the bound, &c. 2. They were out in seeking to cure themselves before the day came, Hos. 5.13. but a secret moth blasts all.
The Princes of Judah like them that removed the bound, etc. 2. They were out in seeking to cure themselves before the day Come, Hos. 5.13. but a secret moth blasts all.
and keep close to our own strait, lie under our own misery, till delivered. 2. 'Tis considerable in this Return; there must be counsel and calling to it;
and keep close to our own strait, lie under our own misery, till Delivered. 2. It's considerable in this Return; there must be counsel and calling to it;
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1. He removes the ill humor that feeds the sore, Sense and Reason. 2. He asswages the anguish and smart and pain of the Soul, else all in vain. 3. He applies a plaister of loving-kindness and mercy. 4. He points the Soul to wait for the set time, till that come.
1. He removes the ill humour that feeds the soar, Sense and Reason. 2. He assuages the anguish and smart and pain of the Soul, Else all in vain. 3. He Applies a plaster of Lovingkindness and mercy. 4. He points the Soul to wait for the Set time, till that come.
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After two days He will revive us, &c. And that by these means: 1. He takes off all bonds and chains, fears and perplexities, which keep down the Soul from stiring. 2. He unswadles and opens Himself: I am Joseph your Brother.
After two days He will revive us, etc. And that by these means: 1. He Takes off all bonds and chains, fears and perplexities, which keep down the Soul from stirring. 2. He unswadles and Opens Himself: I am Joseph your Brother.
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3. He preaches Peace and Love; He, the Prince of Peace. 4. He revives by preaching the everlasting Gospel: the eternal Love and good-will of God to the Soul, this enliveneth.
3. He Preaches Peace and Love; He, the Prince of Peace. 4. He revives by preaching the everlasting Gospel: the Eternal Love and goodwill of God to the Soul, this enliveneth.
HOSEA 6.1, 2, &c. Come, and let us return unto the Lord; for He hath torn, and He will heal us, &c. IN the former Chapter great complaint is made against Israel and Ephraim, that they were Revolters, that they committed whoredom, and will not frame their doings to seek unto their God, Vers. 3, 4. And this is that misery that befalls such as transgress against the Lord, that received not the Truth in the love of it, that obeyed not counsel; the Hand of the Lord will surely meet with such;
HOSEA 6.1, 2, etc. Come, and let us return unto the Lord; for He hath torn, and He will heal us, etc. IN the former Chapter great complaint is made against Israel and Ephraim, that they were Revolters, that they committed whoredom, and will not frame their doings to seek unto their God, Vers. 3, 4. And this is that misery that befalls such as transgress against the Lord, that received not the Truth in the love of it, that obeyed not counsel; the Hand of the Lord will surely meet with such;
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all is soon spent with riotous living, and desolation and famine have come upon us, rendings and teerings, perplexities, disquiets and troubles in all our ways.
all is soon spent with riotous living, and desolation and famine have come upon us, rendings and teerings, perplexities, disquiets and Troubles in all our ways.
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As if she should say, Alass, I am unclean, but He feeds among the clean ones, among the Lillies that are spotless, the Lillies that grow without toyling and caring, there are his walks;
As if she should say, Alas, I am unclean, but He feeds among the clean ones, among the Lilies that Are spotless, the Lilies that grow without toiling and caring, there Are his walks;
1. They were out of the way, in that they broke prison, and ran away from the strait; as Chap. 5.10. The Princes of Judah were like them that remove the Bound:
1. They were out of the Way, in that they broke prison, and ran away from the strait; as Chap. 5.10. The Princes of Judah were like them that remove the Bound:
when it is held in the Bond of the spirit, then the heart is opened, the wickedness discovered, what a wretched case man is in, hopeless and helpless.
when it is held in the Bound of the Spirit, then the heart is opened, the wickedness discovered, what a wretched case man is in, hopeless and helpless.
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and if ever we return, we must come in sensibly guilty under this, of removing the Bound, and running away from our conditions, living at our hands and own counsels at a distance from God.
and if ever we return, we must come in sensibly guilty under this, of removing the Bound, and running away from our conditions, living At our hands and own Counsels At a distance from God.
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And now here it is needful for all of you to enquire, how it stands with you? Have you all turned out here in removing the Bound? or were you yet never in it? I know some of you were never as yet in this Bond of the Spirit, but have been left to your own wills,
And now Here it is needful for all of you to inquire, how it Stands with you? Have you all turned out Here in removing the Bound? or were you yet never in it? I know Some of you were never as yet in this Bound of the Spirit, but have been left to your own wills,
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I know assuredly the time when God would have brought some of you to a strait, that nothing should have contented you without the knowledg of the Love of God; what the eternal thoughts are concerning you,
I know assuredly the time when God would have brought Some of you to a strait, that nothing should have contented you without the knowledge of the Love of God; what the Eternal thoughts Are Concerning you,
2. They were out of the way in going about to cure themselves before the day came, the time of deliverance: Chap. 5.13. When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to King Jareb;
2. They were out of the Way in going about to cure themselves before the day Come, the time of deliverance: Chap. 5.13. When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, then went Ephraim to the assyrian, and sent to King Jareb;
None speaks aright, nor says, What have I done? what is the cause of this desolation? Why is the hand against me? How hath a secret moth eaten up all our good? Time was there was a tender conscience,
None speaks aright, nor Says, What have I done? what is the cause of this desolation? Why is the hand against me? How hath a secret moth eaten up all our good? Time was there was a tender conscience,
Yea presently we reckoned all this our own, and clambered up to get into the liberty, before we were called for our of our prisons; and we must therefore down again to our bonds:
Yea presently we reckoned all this our own, and clambered up to get into the liberty, before we were called for our of our prisons; and we must Therefore down again to our bonds:
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we were but an untimely birth, and must not live to see the Sun. We tarryed not in our graves till that word came from Christ, Damosel, Arise; Lazarus, Come forth;
we were but an untimely birth, and must not live to see the Sun. We tarried not in our graves till that word Come from christ, Damosel, Arise; Lazarus, Come forth;
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Secondly, The second Thing considerable in this Return, is from the Call and Counsel of the Prophet, Come, and let us return, &c. Being once out, we cannot return of our selves without counsel:
Secondly, The second Thing considerable in this Return, is from the Call and Counsel of the Prophet, Come, and let us return, etc. Being once out, we cannot return of our selves without counsel:
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Thirdly, The third Thing considerable in this Return, It is to the Lord, who hath wounded, that he may heal. Many they are wounded indeed, but they can heal themselves;
Thirdly, The third Thing considerable in this Return, It is to the Lord, who hath wounded, that he may heal. Many they Are wounded indeed, but they can heal themselves;
if we know what shall become of us for ever, how our everlasting Condition hangs, whether all we have, all the strong reasons, and hopes, and conclusions from the operations, and enlargements, and powers of Truth, will all these prove our condition good for ever? Was not Saul also among the Prophets? and was not the Spirit of God upon Balaam? and yet both fell short.
if we know what shall become of us for ever, how our everlasting Condition hangs, whither all we have, all the strong Reasons, and hope's, and conclusions from the operations, and enlargements, and Powers of Truth, will all these prove our condition good for ever? Was not Saul also among the prophets? and was not the Spirit of God upon balaam? and yet both fell short.
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1. The first Way to cure a Wound throughly, is by removing the ill humor that feeds and maintains the sore, else all plaisters and salves applyed to heal are in vain, and to no purpose.
1. The First Way to cure a Wound thoroughly, is by removing the ill humour that feeds and maintains the soar, Else all plasters and Salves applied to heal Are in vain, and to no purpose.
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whilest we could wring, and wrestle, and murmur, and complain against God, saying, Why hath he made me thus? Why hath he brought us into this Wilderness to destroy us? Who hath resisted his Will? Whilest these pleadings and reasonings live, 'tis impossible our conditions should be mended;
whilst we could wring, and wrestle, and murmur, and complain against God, saying, Why hath he made me thus? Why hath he brought us into this Wilderness to destroy us? Who hath resisted his Will? Whilst these pleadings and reasonings live, it's impossible our conditions should be mended;
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but stand still, and see the Salvation of God, saith Moses: Let him alone, and He will never leave, till he hath met with the bitter Root that spoyls all our prospering.
but stand still, and see the Salvation of God, Says Moses: Let him alone, and He will never leave, till he hath met with the bitter Root that spoils all our prospering.
2. Another way of healing a wound, is by taking away or asswaging the extremity of the anguish and smart of the sore, else the violence of the pain will let nothing take place:
2. another Way of healing a wound, is by taking away or assuaging the extremity of the anguish and smart of the soar, Else the violence of the pain will let nothing take place:
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So is it with the Soul, sometimes there is such an extremity of anguish that perplexes and torments it, that nothing of hope or encouragement can come near it:
So is it with the Soul, sometime there is such an extremity of anguish that perplexes and torments it, that nothing of hope or encouragement can come near it:
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He removes all the guilt, and sin, and shame, and unbelief, that lay upon the Soul, and lays all upon the scape-goat, to be carryed into the land of forgetfulness; that though the iniquity of Judah and Israel be sought for, yet it cannot be found:
He removes all the guilt, and since, and shame, and unbelief, that lay upon the Soul, and lays all upon the scapegoat, to be carried into the land of forgetfulness; that though the iniquity of Judah and Israel be sought for, yet it cannot be found:
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He makes the storm a calm, and so brings them to their desired haven, &c. 3. Another way God takes in healing, is, by applying a plaister of mercy and loving-kindness: Then He speaks kindly and friendly to the Soul, comes with words of peace; he comes enquiring, Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no Physician there? Is not the Lord in Zion? is not her King in her? The Lord opens to the Soul a soveraign Balm that can heal all sores:
He makes the storm a Cam, and so brings them to their desired Haven, etc. 3. another Way God Takes in healing, is, by applying a plaster of mercy and Lovingkindness: Then He speaks kindly and friendly to the Soul, comes with words of peace; he comes inquiring, Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? Is not the Lord in Zion? is not her King in her? The Lord Opens to the Soul a sovereign Balm that can heal all sores:
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but an enquiry is made in the Soul, Is not the Lord in Zion? Is there not hope in Israel concerning this thing? However desperate the case seems, yet hope gets up;
but an enquiry is made in the Soul, Is not the Lord in Zion? Is there not hope in Israel Concerning this thing? However desperate the case seems, yet hope gets up;
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To be raised out of this pit of mire and clay, out of this dark dungeon, to live in his sight; to be brought out of darkness into his marvelous light, this is wonderful!
To be raised out of this pit of mire and clay, out of this dark dungeon, to live in his sighed; to be brought out of darkness into his marvelous Light, this is wondered!
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This heals the dying inwards, when it is given in by God, not taken up by mans gatherings, and conclusions, and hopings, as all the healings before were.
This heals the dying inward, when it is given in by God, not taken up by men gatherings, and conclusions, and hopings, as all the healings before were.
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This is the set time, when the hearts of any are raised to pity and take to heart the desolation and ruines of Zion: and when the Soul is pitched upon this, to lie in the dust, lost and scattered,
This is the Set time, when the hearts of any Are raised to pity and take to heart the desolation and ruins of Zion: and when the Soul is pitched upon this, to lie in the dust, lost and scattered,
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It is impossible you should ever be brought forth as children of the Truth, unless the Heart of some be turned towards you to be a Father; as the Text saith of Elias, He shall turn the hearts of Fathers to Children, and Children to their Fathers.
It is impossible you should ever be brought forth as children of the Truth, unless the Heart of Some be turned towards you to be a Father; as the Text Says of Elias, He shall turn the hearts of Father's to Children, and Children to their Father's.
and this is the greatest tryal and hardest thing to bear, that ever could come to mans heart, That He must lie thus buckled and submitted to another, till his Brother come to pity and take him up:
and this is the greatest trial and Hardest thing to bear, that ever could come to men heart, That He must lie thus buckled and submitted to Another, till his Brother come to pity and take him up:
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if thou scorn this thing, to lie as thou art till the heart of some father be turned to thee, thou mayst go long enough without cure: But the Soul that God hath indeed pitched upon this,
if thou scorn this thing, to lie as thou art till the heart of Some father be turned to thee, thou Mayest go long enough without cure: But the Soul that God hath indeed pitched upon this,
as the way for its cure, that, is ever looking when some shall turn in to pity it, and ask how it doth, and take it out of the dirt where it sticks fast;
as the Way for its cure, that, is ever looking when Some shall turn in to pity it, and ask how it does, and take it out of the dirt where it sticks fast;
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and therefore it is ever crying out, Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? Is there none that mindes my sorrows? Was ever grief like mine? And is there none to pity and lay my case to heart,
and Therefore it is ever crying out, Is it nothing to you, all you that pass by? Is there none that minds my sorrows? Was ever grief like mine? And is there none to pity and lay my case to heart,
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Nothing else can content, because it is pitched upon that as the way for its cure; all other plaisters cannot reach the sore: and therefore it cries for some to help it,
Nothing Else can content, Because it is pitched upon that as the Way for its cure; all other plasters cannot reach the soar: and Therefore it cries for Some to help it,
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but still the cry goes on, till the cure is done. But it followeth: After two days He will raise us up, and we shall live, &c. The second days work now follows, the day of reviving; no man shall seek the Lord in vain.
but still the cry Goes on, till the cure is done. But it follows: After two days He will raise us up, and we shall live, etc. The second days work now follows, the day of reviving; no man shall seek the Lord in vain.
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The Enemy comes in, with many fears and perplexities, and mists of darkness, and hard conclusions; Sure God hath forsaken and left me for ever; I shall come to nothing;
The Enemy comes in, with many fears and perplexities, and mists of darkness, and hard conclusions; Sure God hath forsaken and left me for ever; I shall come to nothing;
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These bonds lie hard, and oppress and keep down the Soul. But now Christ comes and discharges the Enemy, and takes him that doth let and will let out of the way:
These bonds lie hard, and oppress and keep down the Soul. But now christ comes and discharges the Enemy, and Takes him that does let and will let out of the Way:
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when the Soul is made to see it is of kinde to Christ, of the same stock, having the same Father: He that sanctifies, and they that are sanctified, are all of one.
when the Soul is made to see it is of kind to christ, of the same stock, having the same Father: He that Sanctifies, and they that Are sanctified, Are all of one.
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and before He comes and gets up in the heart, there is nothing but mists and darkness and confusions, perplexities and troubles, which vex and disquiet the Soul: but Christ comes preaching Peace to them that are nigh,
and before He comes and gets up in the heart, there is nothing but mists and darkness and confusions, perplexities and Troubles, which vex and disquiet the Soul: but christ comes preaching Peace to them that Are High,
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I, but the everlasting Gospel, the tydings of that everlasting Love and good-will to the Soul, this is another manner of Gospel, to have this preached by Christ, Fear not little flock, It is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the Kingdom:
I, but the everlasting Gospel, the tidings of that everlasting Love and goodwill to the Soul, this is Another manner of Gospel, to have this preached by christ, fear not little flock, It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom:
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This takes and revives the heart, and chears and strengthens it, and makes it able to run through all snares and bonds and intanglements, when this everlasting good-will is preached, which shall sound in the Ears to all Eternity.
This Takes and revives the heart, and cheers and strengthens it, and makes it able to run through all snares and bonds and entanglements, when this everlasting goodwill is preached, which shall found in the Ears to all Eternity.
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1. Hath Christ ever set the Prisoner free in you? Hath he taken you out of the Lions mouth? Hath He broke all your bonds and chains, fears and scruples, and unbelief, all silenced and stopped? Have you known this time,
1. Hath christ ever Set the Prisoner free in you? Hath he taken you out of the Lions Mouth? Hath He broke all your bonds and chains, fears and scruples, and unbelief, all silenced and stopped? Have you known this time,
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when the strong man was bound, and cast out, and spoyled of all his armor? Did ever the Father lift up his Son in your view? Were you ever yet removed out of the Kingdom of Darkness into the Kingdom of his dear Son? The Light might shine upon you in the first days work, in the work of the Father, as the light shines upon a wall, but enters not through it:
when the strong man was bound, and cast out, and spoiled of all his armour? Did ever the Father lift up his Son in your view? Were you ever yet removed out of the Kingdom of Darkness into the Kingdom of his dear Son? The Light might shine upon you in the First days work, in the work of the Father, as the Light shines upon a wall, but enters not through it:
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But now see, hath he translated you out of the Kingdom of Darkness into his marvelous Light? If you are not made to know clearly and distinctly where you stand,
But now see, hath he translated you out of the Kingdom of Darkness into his marvelous Light? If you Are not made to know clearly and distinctly where you stand,
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without this you can never go forward, unless this Son be manifest in you, this Deliverer sent from Heaven, who hath the keyes with him to open all doors,
without this you can never go forward, unless this Son be manifest in you, this Deliverer sent from Heaven, who hath the keys with him to open all doors,
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3. Have you ever heard that everlasting Gospel of Love and good-will preached? That you are indeed his chosen, that you have a seed of his own in you, that you were chosen in the well-beloved before the foundations of the World were layd? However we may lean, and hope, and expect, and promise our selves,
3. Have you ever herd that everlasting Gospel of Love and goodwill preached? That you Are indeed his chosen, that you have a seed of his own in you, that you were chosen in the well-beloved before the foundations of the World were laid? However we may lean, and hope, and expect, and promise our selves,
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Who is to be Feared; OR The True Ground of Fear. SERM. III. April 6. 1651. MATTH. 10.28. And fear not them that can kill the Body, and are not able to kill the Soul;
Who is to be Feared; OR The True Ground of fear. SERMON. III. April 6. 1651. MATTHEW. 10.28. And Fear not them that can kill the Body, and Are not able to kill the Soul;
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yet beware of these, they shall be against you. 3. Brethren: Brother shall betray Brother to Death, &c. 4. Children: and Children against their Parents, &c. This wonderful unnatural;
yet beware of these, they shall be against you. 3. Brothers: Brother shall betray Brother to Death, etc. 4. Children: and Children against their Parents, etc. This wondered unnatural;
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II. What is it to kill the Body? what ways may they take to do that? 1. By taking away estate and means, which maintain the Body. 2. By reproaches and evil reports, that none will Trade with us. 3. By binding our hands, that we may not defend our selves. 4. By ensnaring and making an evil of our words. 5. By tentering the Law to the utmost, that no stirring,
II What is it to kill the Body? what ways may they take to do that? 1. By taking away estate and means, which maintain the Body. 2. By Reproaches and evil reports, that none will Trade with us. 3. By binding our hands, that we may not defend our selves. 4. By ensnaring and making an evil of our words. 5. By tentering the Law to the utmost, that no stirring,
but we may be found offenders. 6. By false witness, as against Christ, when He innocent. 7. They may kill by their Law, when we clear by Law of God. These several ways may They kill the Body, if the Lord prevent not. III. The Exhortation: Fear not them.
but we may be found offenders. 6. By false witness, as against christ, when He innocent. 7. They may kill by their Law, when we clear by Law of God. These several ways may They kill the Body, if the Lord prevent not. III. The Exhortation: fear not them.
2. Fear not, in regard of the Body which they can kill. 1. The Body is but the outside, the cask, the shell. 2. 'Tis a perishing thing, and will soon dye of it self. 3. This is not to enter into glory, but must first put on incorruption: therefore this but a small thing, to kill the Body.
2. fear not, in regard of the Body which they can kill. 1. The Body is but the outside, the cask, the shell. 2. It's a perishing thing, and will soon die of it self. 3. This is not to enter into glory, but must First put on incorruption: Therefore this but a small thing, to kill the Body.
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and twist away thy life, and all in a moment. 3. He hath no Controuler; none can rescue out of his hand. 4. In thy own conscience He hath many just occasions against thee. 5. He will certainly bring to judgment and account for all, thoughts, words, actions;
and twist away thy life, and all in a moment. 3. He hath no Controller; none can rescue out of his hand. 4. In thy own conscience He hath many just occasions against thee. 5. He will Certainly bring to judgement and account for all, thoughts, words, actions;
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Therefore there is good ground to fear Him. 6. Fear Him, because there is mercy with Him. VI. What is it to have the Soul destroyed? what ways doth God take to bring this about? Five several ways.
Therefore there is good ground to Fear Him. 6. fear Him, Because there is mercy with Him. VI. What is it to have the Soul destroyed? what ways does God take to bring this about? Five several ways.
or care for it. 4. By shutting out all prayers and means, that nothing shall prevail. 5. By taking away all doors and gates, that all lusts and floods of ungodliness may break in,
or care for it. 4. By shutting out all Prayers and means, that nothing shall prevail. 5. By taking away all doors and gates, that all Lustiest and floods of ungodliness may break in,
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the thing is not opened. 2. To feel the torments and pains of Hell, the warm that dyes not. 3. To have the everlasting sentence of this condition witnessed to the Soul; this makes up all:
the thing is not opened. 2. To feel the torments and pains of Hell, the warm that dies not. 3. To have the everlasting sentence of this condition witnessed to the Soul; this makes up all:
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All summ'd up in a word of Ʋse. 1. If possible, to warn some of this woe, That They may never come into this place of torment. 2. To minde such as shall be saved, (both by hintings in themselves,
All summed up in a word of Ʋse. 1. If possible, to warn Some of this woe, That They may never come into this place of torment. 2. To mind such as shall be saved, (both by hintings in themselves,
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and witness from others:) yet see how neer destruction you may come. 3. To counsel us to stand in awe, always to fear, not knowing what we may be left to,
and witness from Others:) yet see how near destruction you may come. 3. To counsel us to stand in awe, always to Fear, not knowing what we may be left to,
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I Would propound these several things to you to be considered of out of, this Scripture. 1. Who they be that will kill the Body. 2. What it is to kill the Body. 3. Why should they not be feared that can kill the Body? 4. Whom ought we to fear? Fear Him, &c. 5. Why should we fear Him? what cause for it? 6. What is it to have the Soul destroyed? 7. What is it to be in Hell?
I Would propound these several things to you to be considered of out of, this Scripture. 1. Who they be that will kill the Body. 2. What it is to kill the Body. 3. Why should they not be feared that can kill the Body? 4. Whom ought we to Fear? fear Him, etc. 5. Why should we Fear Him? what cause for it? 6. What is it to have the Soul destroyed? 7. What is it to be in Hell?
Christ speaks to his Disciples, Behold, I send you forth as sheep amongst Wolves; be ye therefore wise as Serpents, and innocent as Doves: But beware of MEN;
christ speaks to his Disciples, Behold, I send you forth as sheep among Wolves; be you Therefore wise as Serpents, and innocent as Dove: But beware of MEN;
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And we can truly witness for our selves, and God is our Witness, that we have been and are as true, faithful, and loyal to the present Government of the Kingdom, as any other who ever;
And we can truly witness for our selves, and God is our Witness, that we have been and Are as true, faithful, and loyal to the present Government of the Kingdom, as any other who ever;
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And though we may yet truly own the many mercies and liberties we have enjoy'd by this Parliament; yet who knows how Things may be turned against us? such a case may be; Christ bids, beware of Kings.
And though we may yet truly own the many Mercies and Liberties we have enjoyed by this Parliament; yet who knows how Things may be turned against us? such a case may be; christ bids, beware of Kings.
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2. Beware of Governors: Now Governors and Rulers are appointed of God to be a Terror of evil works, but not of good: They were set to be Defenders and Protectors of them that do well, to defend, to secure, to do them right and justice against such as falsly reproach, slander,
2. Beware of Governors: Now Governors and Rulers Are appointed of God to be a Terror of evil works, but not of good: They were Set to be Defenders and Protectors of them that do well, to defend, to secure, to do them right and Justice against such as falsely reproach, slander,
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And we have lately had some experience of this, how our Governors, which should have been our safeguard and protection, that they have slighted our Cause,
And we have lately had Some experience of this, how our Governors, which should have been our safeguard and protection, that they have slighted our Cause,
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3. Brethren: Brother shall betray Brother, &c. Beware of Brethren. And how hath this been made true upon us also? Who are they that have been our Accusers? that have secretly informed and raised mischief against us,
3. Brothers: Brother shall betray Brother, etc. Beware of Brothers. And how hath this been made true upon us also? Who Are they that have been our Accusers? that have secretly informed and raised mischief against us,
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and made an evil of what they have heard and seen amongst us? were they not our Brethren? such as were in society with us, men of our own house, and we walked together into the House of God as friends! such as have heard,
and made an evil of what they have herd and seen among us? were they not our Brothers? such as were in society with us, men of our own house, and we walked together into the House of God as Friends! such as have herd,
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And how hath this proved true, in my my own child coming as the main Witness against me? He that came out of my bowels, he was not ashamed to witness falsly against me,
And how hath this proved true, in my my own child coming as the main Witness against me? He that Come out of my bowels, he was not ashamed to witness falsely against me,
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1. This way they may take to destroy the Body, by taking away our estates and means, that which should maintain and keep up our bodies: Our bread may be taken out of our mouths;
1. This Way they may take to destroy the Body, by taking away our estates and means, that which should maintain and keep up our bodies: Our bred may be taken out of our mouths;
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we may be so impoverished by Lawyers, and Jaylors, and Fines, and strange ways that may be found out by our Enemies to waste our estates, that we shall not be able to maintain our selves.
we may be so impoverished by Lawyers, and Jailors, and Fines, and strange ways that may be found out by our Enemies to waste our estates, that we shall not be able to maintain our selves.
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2. Men may destroy the Body, by raising strange reproaches, and scandals, and such evil reports against us, that all men will be shy of dealing with us;
2. Men may destroy the Body, by raising strange Reproaches, and scandals, and such evil reports against us, that all men will be shy of dealing with us;
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And thus, by such scandalous reports as these, it may grow to that pass, that we may have neither liberty to buy nor sell, &c. 3. Another way by which men may destroy the Body, is, by binding our hands that we may not defend our selves, who ever set upon us:
And thus, by such scandalous reports as these, it may grow to that pass, that we may have neither liberty to buy nor fell, etc. 3. another Way by which men may destroy the Body, is, by binding our hands that we may not defend our selves, who ever Set upon us:
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4. Another way they may take to destroy our Bodies, is, by lying at the catch to insnare and intrap, and make an evil in wresting words contrary to our real intentions and purposes: As my own son was not ashamed to say to my face, I'le take a hundred oaths, if I could insnare you.
4. another Way they may take to destroy our Bodies, is, by lying At the catch to ensnare and entrap, and make an evil in wresting words contrary to our real intentions and Purposes: As my own son was not ashamed to say to my face, I'll take a hundred Oaths, if I could ensnare you.
5. They may do it another way, as by making an evil, in tentering our words beyond their meaning, so by tentering out the Law to the utmost exactness and rigour in all points against us;
5. They may do it Another Way, as by making an evil, in tentering our words beyond their meaning, so by tentering out the Law to the utmost exactness and rigour in all points against us;
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And in our late Indictment charged upon us, those that have appeared against us, what utter falsness hath been in their oaths, and witnessing against us? and what further they may be suffered to swear against us, we cannot tell:
And in our late Indictment charged upon us, those that have appeared against us, what utter falseness hath been in their Oaths, and witnessing against us? and what further they may be suffered to swear against us, we cannot tell:
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So I remember, when the Bishops Courts were up, some have said to me there, You may be Honest, and your way may be good and harmless for ought we know,
So I Remember, when the Bishops Courts were up, Some have said to me there, You may be Honest, and your Way may be good and harmless for ought we know,
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And thus I have spoke to you of two of the general Points from the words. 1. Who they be that will kill the Body; that Christ bids Beware of, Kings, Governors, Brethren, Parents, and Children: This seems wonderful unnatural, that these of all others should do it, to be for signs and for wonders in Israel, as Christ complains, I and the children that God hath given me, are for Signs and Wonders in Israel.
And thus I have spoke to you of two of the general Points from the words. 1. Who they be that will kill the Body; that christ bids Beware of, Kings, Governors, Brothers, Parents, and Children: This seems wondered unnatural, that these of all Others should do it, to be for Signs and for wonders in Israel, as christ complains, I and the children that God hath given me, Are for Signs and Wonders in Israel.
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But, Beware of men. And then I have shew'd you seven Ways by which, if the Lord prevent not, men may come in upon us to destroy the Body. Now I come to the next general Thing, Viz.
But, Beware of men. And then I have showed you seven Ways by which, if the Lord prevent not, men may come in upon us to destroy the Body. Now I come to the next general Thing, Viz.
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Alas, They that go about to kill this body, what are they themselves, but a vain thing, a nothing, a shadow, how ever strong and high conceited they may be;
Alas, They that go about to kill this body, what Are they themselves, but a vain thing, a nothing, a shadow, how ever strong and high conceited they may be;
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2. Fear them not, because they are but the Instrument, the Rod in the hand of another, and they cannot move nor stir a foot or hand, farther then they shall be suffered, and permitted, and ordered.
2. fear them not, Because they Are but the Instrument, the Rod in the hand of Another, and they cannot move nor stir a foot or hand, farther then they shall be suffered, and permitted, and ordered.
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Alas, though they may threaten, and resolve, and take counsel never so strongly, yet they are not their own Lords; they shall do neither more nor less then the hand will make use of the sword;
Alas, though they may threaten, and resolve, and take counsel never so strongly, yet they Are not their own lords; they shall do neither more nor less then the hand will make use of the sword;
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They are imployed about a hard service, it is their misery, they are hackned by the Devil to do this mischief against the Truth: As Christ saith of Judas, It had been good for that man he had never been born:
They Are employed about a hard service, it is their misery, they Are hackned by the devil to do this mischief against the Truth: As christ Says of Judas, It had been good for that man he had never been born:
4. Fear them not in this respect, because before their plots be ripe they may be cut off, and dye, and be layd in their graves. How many such Cases have been known? Haman, what a strange plot,
4. fear them not in this respect, Because before their plots be ripe they may be Cut off, and die, and be laid in their graves. How many such Cases have been known? Haman, what a strange plot,
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Remember, O my People (saith God) what Balack consulted, and what Balaam answered: And yet see how all their designs were frustrate, and blasted, and came to nothing!
remember, Oh my People (Says God) what Balak consulted, and what balaam answered: And yet see how all their designs were frustrate, and blasted, and Come to nothing!
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And in our own Kingdom, how many plots have been thus prevented, when they have been even ripe for execution? So in that Powder Treason, when all was fit,
And in our own Kingdom, how many plots have been thus prevented, when they have been even ripe for execution? So in that Powder Treason, when all was fit,
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be they never so strong, and desperate, and malicious, yet He can but take away their breath, and alas they may be rotten and stink in their graves before their plots are accomplished.
be they never so strong, and desperate, and malicious, yet He can but take away their breath, and alas they may be rotten and stink in their graves before their plots Are accomplished.
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So that were we but truly principled and instructed, we might have our greatest encouragement, where we make our greatest fears, viz. from the strength, and heighth, and flourishing of our Enemies, when they carry all before them; yet Fear them not.
So that were we but truly principled and instructed, we might have our greatest encouragement, where we make our greatest fears, viz. from the strength, and height, and flourishing of our Enemies, when they carry all before them; yet fear them not.
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2. The Body is a perishing thing, that will soon dye of it self; if none should take a sword against it, it will soon dye and moulder; 'twill fall of it self:
2. The Body is a perishing thing, that will soon die of it self; if none should take a sword against it, it will soon die and moulder; it'll fallen of it self:
3. Fear them not, for they kill but the Body, and that is not that which is to enter into glory; this body is to turn to dust, this flesh and blood which you see is not to inherit the Kingdom, this Corruptible, must put on Incorruption;
3. fear them not, for they kill but the Body, and that is not that which is to enter into glory; this body is to turn to dust, this Flesh and blood which you see is not to inherit the Kingdom, this Corruptible, must put on Incorruption;
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And I could wish, that always in all our fears and threatenings from men, these seven Considerations might stick by us, to keep us up from fearing, both in respect of the men themselves, and also the Body, that only is in their power to kill:
And I could wish, that always in all our fears and threatenings from men, these seven Considerations might stick by us, to keep us up from fearing, both in respect of the men themselves, and also the Body, that only is in their power to kill:
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Fear not them that kill the Body, &c. And how have most of our days hitherto been spent about this body! and how are the world, all of them lost and drowned in carings and providings about this? what to eat,
fear not them that kill the Body, etc. And how have most of our days hitherto been spent about this body! and how Are the world, all of them lost and drowned in care and providings about this? what to eat,
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1. Fear him because we are his Workmanship, he is our Maker; he is the Potter and we are his clay: we had our Being and Frame and mould, and all we have from him.
1. fear him Because we Are his Workmanship, he is our Maker; he is the Potter and we Are his clay: we had our Being and Frame and mould, and all we have from him.
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All men and all creatures have a Controuler that can frustrate their enterprises, but the great God hath no controuler, He gives no account of his matters ▪ if he will not favour a man either in Soul or body,
All men and all creatures have a Controller that can frustrate their enterprises, but the great God hath no controller, He gives no account of his matters ▪ if he will not favour a man either in Soul or body,
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5. Fear Him, because He will certainly bring thee to judgment; he wil call thee to an account for all thy ways That which hath been done in secret, which no eye saw, and no man could ever charge thee with; all thy secret thoughts, thy covetings, and lustings, and envyings, the secret turnings within, He will bring all upon the stage, nothing shall pass:
5. fear Him, Because He will Certainly bring thee to judgement; he will call thee to an account for all thy ways That which hath been done in secret, which no eye saw, and no man could ever charge thee with; all thy secret thoughts, thy covetings, and lustings, and envyings, the secret turnings within, He will bring all upon the stage, nothing shall pass:
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And, Good Lord! if He come in a time unthought of, and finde thee froward, and fretting, and envying, and lusting, and saving thy life in any creature; Alas!
And, Good Lord! if He come in a time unthought of, and find thee froward, and fretting, and envying, and lusting, and Saving thy life in any creature; Alas!
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And now I shall speak of the two other general Points from the words, which come in as an enlargement and farther ground of this Exhortation; Fear Him that can destroy both Soul and Body in Hell:
And now I shall speak of the two other general Points from the words, which come in as an enlargement and farther ground of this Exhortation; fear Him that can destroy both Soul and Body in Hell:
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when God gives up the Soul to it self, and leaves striving, and motioning, and knocking; this is one way by which it is surely destroyed: For it will soon dye and sink of it self,
when God gives up the Soul to it self, and leaves striving, and motioning, and knocking; this is one Way by which it is surely destroyed: For it will soon die and sink of it self,
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and that, like a canker, will soon eat out all the life and power and spirit of Truth: The Soul is made uncapable of receiving Truth, nothing can enter nor seize:
and that, like a canker, will soon eat out all the life and power and Spirit of Truth: The Soul is made uncapable of receiving Truth, nothing can enter nor seize:
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3. Another way of destroying the Soul, is, by leaving it alone out of the Nursery, out of the heart and care of the People of God, that there is none to take it in, none to look over it, nor enquire after it;
3. another Way of destroying the Soul, is, by leaving it alone out of the Nursery, out of the heart and care of the People of God, that there is none to take it in, none to look over it, nor inquire After it;
this will soon destroy the Soul, to be thus cast off, and left alone, without the care and counsel and pity and encouragement of the Truth; to have none to plant, nor water, nor till it;
this will soon destroy the Soul, to be thus cast off, and left alone, without the care and counsel and pity and encouragement of the Truth; to have none to plant, nor water, nor till it;
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that ground can bring forth nothing but bryars and thorns, and so is nigh unto cursing, &c. 4. Another way God takes, when the Decrees are gone forth, to undo a Soul, is this;
that ground can bring forth nothing but briars and thorns, and so is High unto cursing, etc. 4. another Way God Takes, when the Decrees Are gone forth, to undo a Soul, is this;
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5. Another way the Soul is destroyed by, is, when God takes away all its gates and fences, and lays it open to sin and Satan to have their full course and run, without stop or let:
5. another Way the Soul is destroyed by, is, when God Takes away all its gates and fences, and lays it open to sin and Satan to have their full course and run, without stop or let:
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so that nothing at all can be seen, but envy, and lust, malice, and deceits: the man is moulded and changed into the very image of the Devil. I have known some men so wholy drunk up of the Devil, that no Reason nor Sense, nothing of parts and reasonableness, hath been left,
so that nothing At all can be seen, but envy, and lust, malice, and Deceits: the man is moulded and changed into the very image of the devil. I have known Some men so wholly drunk up of the devil, that no Reason nor Sense, nothing of parts and reasonableness, hath been left,
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Was ever sorrow or misery like this? Is there not reason He should be feared that can destroy the Soul with such a destruction as this? Look over it again: 1. If God withdraws his sap, that which enlivens and quickens and keeps up the Soul, how surely doth all dye of it self, and decay and wither!
Was ever sorrow or misery like this? Is there not reason He should be feared that can destroy the Soul with such a destruction as this? Look over it again: 1. If God withdraws his sap, that which enlivens and quickens and keeps up the Soul, how surely does all die of it self, and decay and wither!
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And may He not withdraw if He please? Is he bound to us? Then, 2. To be given up to beleeve lyes, to lie under the power of deceit, that nothing of Truth can reach the Soul;
And may He not withdraw if He please? Is he bound to us? Then, 2. To be given up to believe lies, to lie under the power of deceit, that nothing of Truth can reach the Soul;
and left wholy to be swallowed up of sin and ungodliness, that nothing else appears but the very Image of Hell and the Devil; this is a whole destruction indeed:
and left wholly to be swallowed up of sin and ungodliness, that nothing Else appears but the very Image of Hell and the devil; this is a Whole destruction indeed:
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Fear Him that can thus destroy Soul and Body. Take heed (saith the Apostle) lest there be any profane person as Esau, who for one morsel sold his birth-right;
fear Him that can thus destroy Soul and Body. Take heed (Says the Apostle) lest there be any profane person as Esau, who for one morsel sold his birthright;
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This I would have you minde, That Men, whom Christ counsels not to fear, they can reach but the Body, there they begin and there end, in killing the Body: But God,
This I would have you mind, That Men, whom christ Counsels not to Fear, they can reach but the Body, there they begin and there end, in killing the Body: But God,
There are many in the world, were they but brought to a strait to know their conditions, would be found here in Cains case, shut out from the Presence of God;
There Are many in the world, were they but brought to a strait to know their conditions, would be found Here in Cains case, shut out from the Presence of God;
2. Another degree of being in Hell is, when the Soul is made to feel the very Pains and Torments of Hell, to go under the gnaw of that worm of conscience, which continually dogs,
2. another degree of being in Hell is, when the Soul is made to feel the very Pains and Torments of Hell, to go under the gnaw of that worm of conscience, which continually Dogs,
when there is an everlasting Sentence of Exclusion; when the great gulph is set, as Abraham answered, Between us and you is a great gulph set, that they that would come from you to us, cannot, &c. This is the Hell indeed.
when there is an everlasting Sentence of Exclusion; when the great gulf is Set, as Abraham answered, Between us and you is a great gulf Set, that they that would come from you to us, cannot, etc. This is the Hell indeed.
How few of the Children of God in former days have had a clear, evident and certain knowledg of their Salvation? And so for the children of the Devil, how few have had their consciences opened,
How few of the Children of God in former days have had a clear, evident and certain knowledge of their Salvation? And so for the children of the devil, how few have had their Consciences opened,
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and condemnation sealed ▪ but have slept out their days sottishly, and gone hood-winked to Hell. But as the Truth shall get up to open Salvation to the sons of God, that that is their lot and portion;
and condemnation sealed ▪ but have slept out their days sottishly, and gone hoodwinked to Hell. But as the Truth shall get up to open Salvation to the Sons of God, that that is their lot and portion;
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1. If it be possible, that some of you might be warned never to come to this place of torment, to taste the sorrows of Death, and feel the pains of Hell;
1. If it be possible, that Some of you might be warned never to come to this place of torment, to taste the sorrows of Death, and feel the pains of Hell;
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you may be cast into the belly of Hell, so was Jonah; and feel the pains of Hell, so did David; and be shut out from all enjoyment of God, so was Job, that he could not finde him:
you may be cast into the belly of Hell, so was Jonah; and feel the pains of Hell, so did David; and be shut out from all enjoyment of God, so was Job, that he could not find him:
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Ans. It is Jerusalem, the Beloved City, a City compact, a City built on a Hill, typing out the People of God. 1. As they are the beloved and chosen ones of God. 2. Compact and made up of the Divinity and Humanity, God in Man. 3. Built on a sure Rock, the everlasting Love and good-will.
Ans. It is Jerusalem, the beloved city, a city compact, a city built on a Hill, typing out the People of God. 1. As they Are the Beloved and chosen ones of God. 2. Compact and made up of the Divinity and Humanity, God in Man. 3. Built on a sure Rock, the everlasting Love and goodwill.
1. He weeps for Joy that He had found Jerusalem; so Truth when it meets with the sons of peace: And that for three Reasons. 1. For joy, that however now in their blood, yet 'tis the beloved City; they are the people where Christ is to do his great cure. 2. For joy, that God had left the wise and prudent, and chose such Babes; Truth rejoyces at it. 3. For joy (however now they deal with Him) that they shall accept and say, Blessed be He that cometh in the name of the Lord.
1. He weeps for Joy that He had found Jerusalem; so Truth when it meets with the Sons of peace: And that for three Reasons. 1. For joy, that however now in their blood, yet it's the Beloved city; they Are the people where christ is to do his great cure. 2. For joy, that God had left the wise and prudent, and chosen such Babes; Truth rejoices At it. 3. For joy (however now they deal with Him) that they shall accept and say, Blessed be He that comes in the name of the Lord.
2. He weeps for Grief, to finde Jerusalem in her sin, killing her Prophets. Where these three Aggravations. 1. 'Tis an unnatural sin, in killing the Prophets they kill themselves. 2. An ungrateful sin, to reward evil for all the good done. 3. A desperate and venturous sin, to kill their present Prophets,
2. He weeps for Grief, to find Jerusalem in her since, killing her prophets. Where these three Aggravations. 1. It's an unnatural since, in killing the prophets they kill themselves. 2. an ungrateful since, to reward evil for all the good done. 3. A desperate and venturous since, to kill their present prophets,
how He would have gathered them as a Hen her chickens, &c. This was parallel'd to Truths Dealings with us. 1. A Hen calls and clocks her chickens after her;
how He would have gathered them as a Hen her chickens, etc. This was paralleled to Truths Dealings with us. 1. A Hen calls and clocks her chickens After her;
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4. He weeps from an unsatisfied Desire and Love towards Jerusalem: O that thou hadst known, eve• Thou, &c. 5. He weeps for the miserable Condition He foresaw coming on them;
4. He weeps from an unsatisfied Desire and Love towards Jerusalem: Oh that thou Hadst known, eve• Thou, etc. 5. He weeps for the miserable Condition He foresaw coming on them;
2. Thine Enemies shall cast a Trench about thee, 3. And compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 4. And lay thee even with the ground, 5. And thy children within thee.
2. Thine Enemies shall cast a Trench about thee, 3. And compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 4. And lay thee even with the ground, 5. And thy children within thee.
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but now they are hid from thine eyes, &c. THe occasion of these words from Christ, ariseth partly from the Pharisees envying the Discipl s joy, singing Hosanna to Christ, and rejoycing to see their King come, meekly riding on an Asses colt, towards Jerusalem. Christ tells them, If these should hold their peace, the very stones would cry out: secretly reproving them;
but now they Are hid from thine eyes, etc. THe occasion of these words from christ, arises partly from the Pharisees envying the Disciple s joy, singing Hosanna to christ, and rejoicing to see their King come, meekly riding on an Asses colt, towards Jerusalem. christ tells them, If these should hold their peace, the very stones would cry out: secretly reproving them;
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how sad and miserable soever their case now is: And when He came neer, He beheld the City, and wept over it, &c. From the words I would have you consider these several Things.
how sad and miserable soever their case now is: And when He Come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it, etc. From the words I would have you Consider these several Things.
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It is Jerusalem, the beloved and chosen Ciey, where He had placed his Name, and Worship, and Ordinances. 2. Jerusalem the compact City, that is at unity in it self. 3. Jerusalem, a City built upon a Hill, standing aloft on a sure foundation, which cannot be moved.
It is Jerusalem, the Beloved and chosen Ciey, where He had placed his Name, and Worship, and Ordinances. 2. Jerusalem the compact city, that is At unity in it self. 3. Jerusalem, a city built upon a Hill, standing aloft on a sure Foundation, which cannot be moved.
And this was but a Type of the people of God, the Jerusalem which is from above. 1. They are the chosen and beloved people, chosen out of the World, redeemed from among Men, gathered out of all Nations, and Countries, and People, and Tongues, to be a peculiar treasure to Him. 2. The compact City, such as are made up and compact of God and Man in one person (according to the Pattern their elder Brother Christ) the Humanity and Divinity joyned in together, God with man and in man;
And this was but a Type of the people of God, the Jerusalem which is from above. 1. They Are the chosen and Beloved people, chosen out of the World, redeemed from among Men, gathered out of all nations, and Countries, and People, and Tongues, to be a peculiar treasure to Him. 2. The compact city, such as Are made up and compact of God and Man in one person (according to the Pattern their elder Brother christ) the Humanity and Divinity joined in together, God with man and in man;
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What is that? what Hill? It is the everlasting Love and good-will of God, that unchangeable purpose, which is a Hill too high for any thing to reach and come neer, to destroy and undo them;
What is that? what Hill? It is the everlasting Love and goodwill of God, that unchangeable purpose, which is a Hill too high for any thing to reach and come near, to destroy and undo them;
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yet the House stands, because 'tis built on a Rock, unmoveable as Mount Sion: And this is the Jerusalem, this the City, these the People, that Christ weeps over.
yet the House Stands, Because it's built on a Rock, Unmovable as Mount Sion: And this is the Jerusalem, this the city, these the People, that christ weeps over.
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They seek Livings, and Honors, and respect: they seek a multitude to follow them, and to be called Rabbi. But Christ; the true Shepherd, He seeks his own sheep; where ever they straggle and wander, He follows and searches them up:
They seek Livings, and Honours, and respect: they seek a multitude to follow them, and to be called Rabbi. But christ; the true Shepherd, He seeks his own sheep; where ever they straggle and wander, He follows and Searches them up:
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Not seeking yours, but you, (saith Paul.) This is the thing Christ ayms at in all his seekings and labors and travels, in leaving his glory and crown and ease, in taking upon Him the form of a servant; was not this the cause of all, That He might come neerer to his Brethren? Because the children were partakers of flesh and blood, He also took part of the same:
Not seeking yours, but you, (Says Paul.) This is the thing christ aims At in all his seekings and labors and travels, in leaving his glory and crown and ease, in taking upon Him the from of a servant; was not this the cause of all, That He might come nearer to his Brothers? Because the children were partakers of Flesh and blood, He also took part of the same:
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Now weeping is a passion or affection of the Soul, being moved and stirred either with joy or grief; and bo•h these have a share in Christs weeping over his People.
Now weeping is a passion or affection of the Soul, being moved and stirred either with joy or grief; and bo•h these have a share in Christ weeping over his People.
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But what joy can there be to see Ierusalem in this case? killing her Prophets, stoning them that are sent to her? lying at present in a dead and sensless condition? How can Truth be affected with joy to finde a people in this case,
But what joy can there be to see Ierusalem in this case? killing her prophets, stoning them that Are sent to her? lying At present in a dead and senseless condition? How can Truth be affected with joy to find a people in this case,
1. For joy, that however the present case stand with them, that they are dead, in their graves, and now ready to stink, in all appearance past recovery;
1. For joy, that however the present case stand with them, that they Are dead, in their graves, and now ready to stink, in all appearance passed recovery;
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their Heaven, and solace, and content; but Lazarus his evil things: I, but now, he is comforted, and the other tormented. And this pleaseth and contents Truth, to see these equal proceedings of God:
their Heaven, and solace, and content; but Lazarus his evil things: I, but now, he is comforted, and the other tormented. And this Pleases and contents Truth, to see these equal proceedings of God:
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And certainly it is as great a content to Truth, to see the rich, and wise, and proud, and scornful, that scorn and trample all under their feet; to see these cut off:
And Certainly it is as great a content to Truth, to see the rich, and wise, and proud, and scornful, that scorn and trample all under their feet; to see these Cut off:
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that his people shall not always be scorning, and despising, and kicking against the Truth; that they shall not always be covering and hiding themselves,
that his people shall not always be scorning, and despising, and kicking against the Truth; that they shall not always be covering and hiding themselves,
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yet they shall return. And for these causes Christ weeps over Ierusalem, over his people, out of joy, where ever and in what case soever he finds them:
yet they shall return. And for these Causes christ weeps over Ierusalem, over his people, out of joy, where ever and in what case soever he finds them:
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Another Reason why He weeps, is out of sorrow, because He findes them in their blood: He grieves to see Ierusalems wickedness, to see her hands embrued in blood;
another Reason why He weeps, is out of sorrow, Because He finds them in their blood: He grieves to see Ierusalems wickedness, to see her hands embrued in blood;
and best friends, This causes a weeping. It is a gladness indeed to finde the sons of peace; to see a Nathanael, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile;
and best Friends, This Causes a weeping. It is a gladness indeed to find the Sons of peace; to see a Nathanael, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile;
And what murther is so cruel and unnatural as that? Who shall save you, if you kill your Saviour? Him whom God hath sent to be a Saviour and Deliverer? If you thrust away this Moses, who shal bring you out of Egypt, and lead through the Wilderness? Nothing so unnatural as for a man to cut his own Throat;
And what murder is so cruel and unnatural as that? Who shall save you, if you kill your Saviour? Him whom God hath sent to be a Saviour and Deliverer? If you thrust away this Moses, who shall bring you out of Egypt, and led through the Wilderness? Nothing so unnatural as for a man to Cut his own Throat;
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2. It is an ungrateful Sin. It is not right, nor allowable, to render evil for evil, to hate our Enemies: But to reward evil for good, to return hatred for love and mercy and bowels shewed us;
2. It is an ungrateful Sin. It is not right, nor allowable, to render evil for evil, to hate our Enemies: But to reward evil for good, to return hatred for love and mercy and bowels showed us;
but now after all to take this Son too, and kill Him, that was sent out of love and exceeding tenderness; this is the ungratefullest sin in the World:
but now After all to take this Son too, and kill Him, that was sent out of love and exceeding tenderness; this is the ungratefullest since in the World:
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To refuse Him that speaks from Heaven, that can open to you the minde and heart and love and good-will of God; this Christ weeps at, to finde them in so ungrateful a sin.
To refuse Him that speaks from Heaven, that can open to you the mind and heart and love and goodwill of God; this christ weeps At, to find them in so ungrateful a since.
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This is the next to that unpardonable sin, which David prays against; O keep me from presumptuous sins, that I may be innocent from the great Transgression.
This is the next to that unpardonable since, which David prays against; Oh keep me from presumptuous Sins, that I may be innocent from the great Transgression.
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and to murther this Truth after all, how ungrateful is it? And then how desperate have we been and venturous, in a Passion (like the profane Esau ) to sell all for one morsel of bread, to venture all at a blow? and what ever comes on it, desperately resolve, We will not have this man rule over us.
and to murder this Truth After all, how ungrateful is it? And then how desperate have we been and venturous, in a Passion (like the profane Esau) to fell all for one morsel of bred, to venture all At a blow? and what ever comes on it, desperately resolve, We will not have this man Rule over us.
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Thirdly, Another Cause Christ weeps over Jerusalem, is, to find her in that miserable condition of ignorance, that she knew not the Things which belonged to her Peace:
Thirdly, another Cause christ weeps over Jerusalem, is, to find her in that miserable condition of ignorance, that she knew not the Things which belonged to her Peace:
O that Thou hadst known, even Thou, in this thy day, &c. But They knew not the day of their Visitation, they knew not their time; this Christ grieves at.
Oh that Thou Hadst known, even Thou, in this thy day, etc. But They knew not the day of their Visitation, they knew not their time; this christ grieves At.
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Man naturally looks after the things that concern his ease, but is not so minding what belongs to his peace. But it is this Peace only that must stick by us in a strait, in a time of need;
Man naturally looks After the things that concern his ease, but is not so minding what belongs to his peace. But it is this Peace only that must stick by us in a strait, in a time of need;
For my own part, had I known my time and day afforded me, I can truly say, I had been prevented of many of the miseries, mischiefs and miscarries that I have fallen into:
For my own part, had I known my time and day afforded me, I can truly say, I had been prevented of many of the misery's, mischiefs and miscarries that I have fallen into:
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and said, To morrow we will consider of it, and hear and come up to what is called for? when alas, to morrow is not ours, we know not but this may be the day;
and said, To morrow we will Consider of it, and hear and come up to what is called for? when alas, to morrow is not ours, we know not but this may be the day;
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but we are reasoning and disputing away the time, saying, Sure this is not the call and mind of Truth, this would make me a scorn and hissing stock to all, sure this would undo me:
but we Are reasoning and disputing away the time, saying, Sure this is not the call and mind of Truth, this would make me a scorn and hissing stock to all, sure this would undo me:
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and drinking, and trading, to all our employments and enjoyments; yet nothing shall give rest and ease to them that are to be saved, till this Peace be given,
and drinking, and trading, to all our employments and enjoyments; yet nothing shall give rest and ease to them that Are to be saved, till this Peace be given,
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and yet thus He will deal with Ierusalem. I told you, the high nature of their sin to destroy their Prophets, is, 1. An unnatural sin, it is to kill their own Souls.
and yet thus He will deal with Ierusalem. I told you, the high nature of their since to destroy their prophets, is, 1. an unnatural since, it is to kill their own Souls.
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yet when offered to me, Lo here is my Son, that then I should refuse it, Lord (I said to my Soul) what have I done! what will become of me! what now can save me!
yet when offered to me, Lo Here is my Son, that then I should refuse it, Lord (I said to my Soul) what have I done! what will become of me! what now can save me!
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as a Hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and you would not? They knew not the goodness of the Lord, the day of Grace offered, that then He was calling,
as a Hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and you would not? They knew not the Goodness of the Lord, the day of Grace offered, that then He was calling,
1. A Hen calleth her Chickens after her, she goes before and clocks, and clocks to call them together, to follow her, till she gets them all about her;
1. A Hen calls her Chickens After her, she Goes before and clocks, and clocks to call them together, to follow her, till she gets them all about her;
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and so hath Truth; now it hath gathered us together, it hath sat down amongst us, it hath taken up a setled place of abode, that we are not now wanderlng abroad to find a Truth, or a People to joyn with.
and so hath Truth; now it hath gathered us together, it hath sat down among us, it hath taken up a settled place of Abided, that we Are not now wanderlng abroad to find a Truth, or a People to join with.
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3. After the Hen hath called her chickens together, and sat down in her place, the next thing she doth, is this, she spreads forth and opens her wings to receive and take them in:
3. After the Hen hath called her chickens together, and sat down in her place, the next thing she does, is this, she spreads forth and Opens her wings to receive and take them in:
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so hath the Truth opened and spread forth the wings of its favor, and goodness, and entertainment; the way is open and free, all that will may come under and find acceptance and tendering, all that are the chickens indeed, that belong to this Hen, to this Truth, and not of a false brood.
so hath the Truth opened and spread forth the wings of its favour, and Goodness, and entertainment; the Way is open and free, all that will may come under and find acceptance and tendering, all that Are the chickens indeed, that belong to this Hen, to this Truth, and not of a false brood.
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and that is the end of Truths gathering and opening it self to receive and take us in, to fellowship, and counsel, and unity; it is that we might be warmed, and helped, and relieved, and prosper. If two lie together, there is heat;
and that is the end of Truths gathering and opening it self to receive and take us in, to fellowship, and counsel, and unity; it is that we might be warmed, and helped, and relieved, and prosper. If two lie together, there is heat;
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But the Prospering way that Truth calls to, is, where Brethren live together in unity, to come under one wing, for counsel, and help, and direction in all our ways.
But the Prospering Way that Truth calls to, is, where Brothers live together in unity, to come under one wing, for counsel, and help, and direction in all our ways.
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The Avenger of Blood he may justly take us, when we are out of our City of Refuge; and this wandering hath been the Cause of all our desolation, and misery, and sorrows.
The Avenger of Blood he may justly take us, when we Are out of our city of Refuge; and this wandering hath been the Cause of all our desolation, and misery, and sorrows.
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6. The last thing in the Hens calling, and gathering, and receiving, and warming, and protecting her chickens, all is, that she may nurse them up to perfection, to be like her self, to be able to shift abroad, and defend themselves:
6. The last thing in the Hens calling, and gathering, and receiving, and warming, and protecting her chickens, all is, that she may nurse them up to perfection, to be like her self, to be able to shift abroad, and defend themselves:
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Have you known these things which belong to your Peace? Have you known that all these dealings and calls of Truth, and strivings with you, were in love and goodness? that this was the day of Visitation? and have you accepted of this Love? See: 1. Have you not been called out of several places, many miles asunder, to come together? Hath not the sound of Truth gone forth,
Have you known these things which belong to your Peace? Have you known that all these dealings and calls of Truth, and strivings with you, were in love and Goodness? that this was the day of Visitation? and have you accepted of this Love? See: 1. Have you not been called out of several places, many miles asunder, to come together? Hath not the found of Truth gone forth,
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because we have slighted, and not taken notice of this day of our mercies. Then, 3. Have we not known and felt the warmings and cheerings of the Powers of Truth? How often have we found our hearts touched within,
Because we have slighted, and not taken notice of this day of our Mercies. Then, 3. Have we not known and felt the warmings and cheerings of the Powers of Truth? How often have we found our hearts touched within,
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but are upon our reasonings, and deferrings, and scruples. Then, 4. Have we not known what a shelter and safeguard it is, to sit under the wing of Truth? what a defence and safety? how safe we are under the wings of the Almighty? We do not at present so consider this:
but Are upon our reasonings, and deferrings, and scruples. Then, 4. Have we not known what a shelter and safeguard it is, to fit under the wing of Truth? what a defence and safety? how safe we Are under the wings of the Almighty? We do not At present so Consider this:
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And therefore at what a strait was David, when driven into the Wilderness by his son? How doth he cry out, That his Soul was athirst for the living God? How doth he then prize the Sanctuary, the Place and People of Gods Worship? How doth he envy the Sparrow and Swallow, which could make their nests there,
And Therefore At what a strait was David, when driven into the Wilderness by his son? How does he cry out, That his Soul was athirst for the living God? How does he then prize the Sanctuary, the Place and People of God's Worship? How does he envy the Sparrow and Swallow, which could make their nests there,
and wander, and stumble in darkness, and not to see when good cometh, and all for slipping the present opportunity, not knowing the things that belong to our Peace.
and wander, and Stumble in darkness, and not to see when good comes, and all for slipping the present opportunity, not knowing the things that belong to our Peace.
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and cries out for her, O that Thou hadst known? &c. Why, Jerusalem was the Beloved One, the choyce One of her Mother, born out of the Love and Heart of God: Thou above all others;
and cries out for her, Oh that Thou Hadst known? etc. Why, Jerusalem was the beloved One, the choice One of her Mother, born out of the Love and Heart of God: Thou above all Others;
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2. All Things must buckle to this Will, even the Son Himself. 3. This Will of God cuts off all our wills; nothing that comes into our thoughts must be at all. III.
2. All Things must buckle to this Will, even the Son Himself. 3. This Will of God cuts off all our wills; nothing that comes into our thoughts must be At all. III.
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1. A People are given to Christ by this Will, and that in three Relations. 1. As His Children, and so Christ stands as a Mother. 1. A Mother brings forth her Children out of her own Bowels. 2. She nurses up her Children to perfection.
1. A People Are given to christ by this Will, and that in three Relations. 1. As His Children, and so christ Stands as a Mother. 1. A Mother brings forth her Children out of her own Bowels. 2. She Nurse's up her Children to perfection.
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So Christ. 2. A People are given to Christ as his Sister; and hence three Priviledges spring up to them. 1. That they are of the same stock and kindred with Christ. 2. They have right to the same portion and priviledges. 3. Hence they are liable to be Christs Wife; He must not marry out of his own kindred.
So christ. 2. A People Are given to christ as his Sister; and hence three Privileges spring up to them. 1. That they Are of the same stock and kindred with christ. 2. They have right to the same portion and privileges. 3. Hence they Are liable to be Christ Wife; He must not marry out of his own kindred.
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3. A People are given to Christ as his Wife: In which two Things called for. 1. Serviceableness; the woman is to be subject to her Husband. 2. Fruitfulness; no children without a Husband,
3. A People Are given to christ as his Wife: In which two Things called for. 1. Serviceableness; the woman is to be Subject to her Husband. 2. Fruitfulness; no children without a Husband,
Where two Things considered. 1. What it is to be lost? Opened in these Particulars. 1. To be lost, is to be left out of that good-will of God. 2. Not to be of that stock which the Lord Christ is sent to gather. 3. To have the eyes blinded:
Where two Things considered. 1. What it is to be lost? Opened in these Particulars. 1. To be lost, is to be left out of that goodwill of God. 2. Not to be of that stock which the Lord christ is sent to gather. 3. To have the eyes blinded:
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4. To be given up to believe a Lye, to feed on ashes. 5. To have in evil eye, and grudg all done to Truth, as Judas. 6. To be left without any to gather up, or take the care of the Soul. 7. To be left without restraint, that wickedness may take its full course,
4. To be given up to believe a Lie, to feed on Ashes. 5. To have in evil eye, and grudge all done to Truth, as Judas. 6. To be left without any to gather up, or take the care of the Soul. 7. To be left without restraint, that wickedness may take its full course,
and grow to cursing and madness against God. 2. Why are not all lost, since all wander and turn Prodigals? It comes from these Grounds. 1. From this Will of God; it is his Will to give Christ a People. 2. They are nigh related to Christ; He cannot see them lost.
and grow to cursing and madness against God. 2. Why Are not all lost, since all wander and turn Prodigals? It comes from these Grounds. 1. From this Will of God; it is his Will to give christ a People. 2. They Are High related to christ; He cannot see them lost.
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The Ʋses were, 1. Throughly to understand on what bottom Salvation stands. 2. To enquire, Do you know your Lot here? Are you given to Christ? 3. To comfort all drooping hearts that lie under sense of their misery, as if quite lost:
The Ʋses were, 1. Thoroughly to understand on what bottom Salvation Stands. 2. To inquire, Do you know your Lot Here? are you given to christ? 3. To Comfort all drooping hearts that lie under sense of their misery, as if quite lost:
I Am daily and continually minding you, that you might understand the sure principles and ground of Things, that you might know the Foundation and Cause whence all springs, in those that are saved, and those that are lost.
I Am daily and continually minding you, that you might understand the sure principles and ground of Things, that you might know the Foundation and Cause whence all springs, in those that Are saved, and those that Are lost.
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For whilest we are judging according to appearance and effects, all is uncertain and doubtful, till we come to be unmoveably principled into the Foundation of all, how that stands.
For whilst we Are judging according to appearance and effects, all is uncertain and doubtful, till we come to be unmovably principled into the Foundation of all, how that Stands.
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that which was hidden and layd up in his own Bosom from the foundations of the world, that is now made manifest by the appearance of Jesus Christ, by this Bosom,
that which was hidden and laid up in his own Bosom from the foundations of the world, that is now made manifest by the appearance of jesus christ, by this Bosom,
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Man is not able to come nigh that infinite Majesty; and therefore He is pleased to send forth of Himself, His own Heart and Mind, His Son into his People:
Man is not able to come High that infinite Majesty; and Therefore He is pleased to send forth of Himself, His own Heart and Mind, His Son into his People:
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As He was once sent out in the flesh of Christ, our elder Brother; so is He now to be sent into his People, the same Mind of God to grow up by degrees and degrees,
As He was once sent out in the Flesh of christ, our elder Brother; so is He now to be sent into his People, the same Mind of God to grow up by Degrees and Degrees,
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yet if he will then turn them out, and enquire, Friend, how camest thou hither without the wedding garment? The man is speechless, and must be turned out presently,
yet if he will then turn them out, and inquire, Friend, how camest thou hither without the wedding garment? The man is speechless, and must be turned out presently,
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if He will not have mercy, &c. And on the other hand, if a man run never so far from him, with Jonah into the bottom of Hell, that all seems utterly lost;
if He will not have mercy, etc. And on the other hand, if a man run never so Far from him, with Jonah into the bottom of Hell, that all seems utterly lost;
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Have any of you this favour, to have a lot and portion in eternal life? It is his will that hath done it, his good-will, his good pleasure, nothing can hinder it;
Have any of you this favour, to have a lot and portion in Eternal life? It is his will that hath done it, his goodwill, his good pleasure, nothing can hinder it;
If He will have mercy, who shall hinder? Again, are any left to destruction, to ruine and undo themselves for ever? Alas, it is this Will that hath left them out,
If He will have mercy, who shall hinder? Again, Are any left to destruction, to ruin and undo themselves for ever? Alas, it is this Will that hath left them out,
All things must stoop to this great Lord, so mighty is he, such a Lord Paramount, so great a Ruler. Alas, Things come not to pass according to mens thoughts and propoundings,
All things must stoop to this great Lord, so mighty is he, such a Lord Paramount, so great a Ruler. Alas, Things come not to pass according to men's thoughts and propoundings,
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3. Then Consider, How this Will of God quite cuts off all our wils. Nothing that comes into your thoughts shall be at all, (saith God.) And again, Many are the devises of mans heart,
3. Then Consider, How this Will of God quite cuts off all our wills. Nothing that comes into your thoughts shall be At all, (Says God.) And again, Many Are the devises of men heart,
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In the Salvation of them that are to be saved, how contrary are all things to Reason? how do they oppose and stand out more then any? Had the mighty works (saith Christ) been done in Sodom and Gomorrah, which were done in thee, they would have repented them in sackcloth and ashes:
In the Salvation of them that Are to be saved, how contrary Are all things to Reason? how do they oppose and stand out more then any? Had the mighty works (Says christ) been done in Sodom and Gomorrah, which were done in thee, they would have repented them in Sackcloth and Ashes:
though there be never so earnest a crying, and weeping, and pleading, Lord open to us, we have cast out Devils in thy Name, and Thou hast taught in our streets;
though there be never so earnest a crying, and weeping, and pleading, Lord open to us, we have cast out Devils in thy Name, and Thou hast taught in our streets;
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the Truth in thee, the right desires of thy Soul, must submit to his pleasure, whether to be answered or denyed. The Son himself says, Not my Will, but thy Will be done:
the Truth in thee, the right Desires of thy Soul, must submit to his pleasure, whither to be answered or denied. The Son himself Says, Not my Will, but thy Will be done:
if that cannot alter nor change his minde, but must submit its Will to the Will of its Father; then sure, the man, who is but dust and ashes, he can do nothing in it;
if that cannot altar nor change his mind, but must submit its Will to the Will of its Father; then sure, the man, who is but dust and Ashes, he can do nothing in it;
There are two things in this Will. 1. A people are given to Christ to be his, by this Will of God. 2. It is the Will of the Father, that none of these should be lost, but that Christ should raise them up in the last day;
There Are two things in this Will. 1. A people Are given to christ to be his, by this Will of God. 2. It is the Will of the Father, that none of these should be lost, but that christ should raise them up in the last day;
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and so He speaks to his Disciples several times, calling them children: Children, have you understood these things? &c. They were but in the condition and state of children, though they were men.
and so He speaks to his Disciples several times, calling them children: Children, have you understood these things? etc. They were but in the condition and state of children, though they were men.
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I have been as a nurse amongst you (saith Paul. ) If you perceive not this dealing of Truth towards you, it is all but as a Riddle; If you are not seeing,
I have been as a nurse among you (Says Paul.) If you perceive not this dealing of Truth towards you, it is all but as a Riddle; If you Are not seeing,
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nothing hard and unbearable hath ever been put upon you, but some issue hath been made for deliverance: You have been given into the care and nursery of Truth, to look after, and provide for, you:
nothing hard and unbearable hath ever been put upon you, but Some issue hath been made for deliverance: You have been given into the care and nursery of Truth, to look After, and provide for, you:
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But yet there is a generation, a people, that shall justifie this wisdom, that shall know this portion is befallen them, That they are of the same stock with the Lord Jesus, the Word of Life, That they are born from above;
But yet there is a generation, a people, that shall justify this Wisdom, that shall know this portion is befallen them, That they Are of the same stock with the Lord jesus, the Word of Life, That they Are born from above;
This is opened to the Soul, when it is thus given over to Christ, as a Sister, one of the same stock, born from the same Love, as it is in Jeremy, I have loved thee of old with an everlasting love, &c. 2. Christ opens to the Soul, when it is thus given to him, the Priviledges it is to have with Him;
This is opened to the Soul, when it is thus given over to christ, as a Sister, one of the same stock, born from the same Love, as it is in Jeremiah, I have loved thee of old with an everlasting love, etc. 2. christ Opens to the Soul, when it is thus given to him, the Privileges it is to have with Him;
and without this, what is all preaching to you, if this portion be not made known as belonging to you? And none can read this seven-sealed Book but the Word of Life: unless He read thy portion to thee, thou canst never know it;
and without this, what is all preaching to you, if this portion be not made known as belonging to you? And none can read this seven-sealed Book but the Word of Life: unless He read thy portion to thee, thou Canst never know it;
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And if he ever open this to you, it must be, when you are grown up to this stature, to be given him as a Sister, as Brethren: For whilest Children and Babes, you have not understanding;
And if he ever open this to you, it must be, when you Are grown up to this stature, to be given him as a Sister, as Brothers: For whilst Children and Babes, you have not understanding;
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So Christ marries not out of his own line, out of his own stock; He cannot joyn to the stock of the Devil: But such as are his Sister, born of one Father, sprang from one Love, they may become a Wife for Him:
So christ Marries not out of his own line, out of his own stock; He cannot join to the stock of the devil: But such as Are his Sister, born of one Father, sprang from one Love, they may become a Wife for Him:
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Will you onely leave a stone behinde you, like Absalom, to keep up your names? Shall it be said of you, Here a stony heart lies, that dyed without any service done for the Truth;
Will you only leave a stone behind you, like Absalom, to keep up your names? Shall it be said of you, Here a stony heart lies, that died without any service done for the Truth;
And thus I have opened to you one branch of this Will of the Father, in giving a people to his Son Christ, and that in a threefold relation: 1. In the relation of Children. 2. In the relation of a Sister. 3. In the relation of a Wife. Which are but several steps and degrees, according as the growing up of the Truth is, &c. 2. Another branch of this Will of God is, That Christ should lose none of those that are thus given Him.
And thus I have opened to you one branch of this Will of the Father, in giving a people to his Son christ, and that in a threefold Relation: 1. In the Relation of Children. 2. In the Relation of a Sister. 3. In the Relation of a Wife. Which Are but several steps and Degrees, according as the growing up of the Truth is, etc. 2. another branch of this Will of God is, That christ should loose none of those that Are thus given Him.
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If but His in the lowest station, if but as children, or if higher, given him as a Sister, though not yet a Spouse; yet this is the Happiness, That this is the Will of the Father, that of all that He hath given me (saith Christ) I should lose nothing: If but His in the lowest degree, the case is happy:
If but His in the lowest station, if but as children, or if higher, given him as a Sister, though not yet a Spouse; yet this is the Happiness, That this is the Will of the Father, that of all that He hath given me (Says christ) I should loose nothing: If but His in the lowest degree, the case is happy:
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Would you know what shall become of you? would you know whether you shall be lost or not? Why, are you given to Christ, into his charge and care? do you know that? Are you his children? in the lowest degree His? Else if you are not children, then you can be no heirs; you have no right nor portion with Him:
Would you know what shall become of you? would you know whither you shall be lost or not? Why, Are you given to christ, into his charge and care? do you know that? are you his children? in the lowest degree His? Else if you Are not children, then you can be no Heirs; you have no right nor portion with Him:
About this two things were considered. 1. What it is to be lost? 2. How comes it, that All are not lost? since all are Prodigals, and wander like the lost sheep, why not all lost?
About this two things were considered. 1. What it is to be lost? 2. How comes it, that All Are not lost? since all Are Prodigals, and wander like the lost sheep, why not all lost?
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Thy destruction is of thy self (O Israel.) Men are already sure enough in Hell and destruction, if there be not a recovery, (were but the sense of the thing upon them:) The carnal minde is enmity to God,
Thy destruction is of thy self (Oh Israel.) Men Are already sure enough in Hell and destruction, if there be not a recovery, (were but the sense of the thing upon them:) The carnal mind is enmity to God,
If our Gospel be hid (saith the Apostle) it is hid to them that are lost, in whom the God of this world hath blinded their eyes, &c. That is a token of a lost condition,
If our Gospel be hid (Says the Apostle) it is hid to them that Are lost, in whom the God of this world hath blinded their eyes, etc. That is a token of a lost condition,
there is such a secret resolvedness in the Soul when it is given up to beleeve a lye: And this is to be lost, to be left here to feed on ashes, on any thing that is short of a sure condition; That which will not endure the fire, nor stand in the day of Tryal, though it may carry never so fair a shew before man.
there is such a secret resolvedness in the Soul when it is given up to believe a lie: And this is to be lost, to be left Here to feed on Ashes, on any thing that is short of a sure condition; That which will not endure the fire, nor stand in the day of Trial, though it may carry never so fair a show before man.
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And if there be not some to stand in the gap for you, you are in a miserable case, to be left without the prayers of the Lord Jesus in his people for you;
And if there be not Some to stand in the gap for you, you Are in a miserable case, to be left without the Prayers of the Lord jesus in his people for you;
to be left out of the care and cries of that one Spirit; as the Apostle says, The Spirit it self maketh intercession for us with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
to be left out of the care and cries of that one Spirit; as the Apostle Says, The Spirit it self makes Intercession for us with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
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He is with his Body, and that Body is but one, and the spirit that cries and groans in them is one Spirit: and if we have no share nor portion in the care,
He is with his Body, and that Body is but one, and the Spirit that cries and groans in them is one Spirit: and if we have no share nor portion in the care,
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7. To be left to a mans cursing, and rage, and devilishness of spirit; to be swallowed up and drowned by the floods of ungodliness; and wholy transformed into the image of the Devil, and to be left here;
7. To be left to a men cursing, and rage, and devilishness of Spirit; to be swallowed up and drowned by the floods of ungodliness; and wholly transformed into the image of the devil, and to be left Here;
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But now, if you come sometimes, you may finde some of the saved ones, that are most dear to God, (Precious to the Lord is the Death of his Saints,) yet these dear ones are sometimes left to taste of all these conditions: You may finde them blinded,
But now, if you come sometime, you may find Some of the saved ones, that Are most dear to God, (Precious to the Lord is the Death of his Saints,) yet these dear ones Are sometime left to taste of all these conditions: You may find them blinded,
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And so in the Proverbs, He that followed the whorish woman, came to that pass at last, to cry out, I was almost in all evil, &c. Prov. 5.14. They come to the pits brink; nay, David was in the pit, and therefore cries out, O let not the Pit shut her mouth upon me.
And so in the Proverbs, He that followed the whorish woman, Come to that pass At last, to cry out, I was almost in all evil, etc. Curae 5.14. They come to the pits brink; nay, David was in the pit, and Therefore cries out, Oh let not the Pit shut her Mouth upon me.
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Farther, They are his Brethren; He is not asham'd to call them Brethren, Heb. 2.11. They are his Sister, his Spouse, that lies in his bosom, and He cannot bear to see them lost:
Farther, They Are his Brothers; He is not ashamed to call them Brothers, Hebrew 2.11. They Are his Sister, his Spouse, that lies in his bosom, and He cannot bear to see them lost:
O why will ye dye? Do you indeed hear? and do you consider that this is the cause why you are not lost and undone before this time? This is a wonderful mystery, That such a tye and neer relation should be to the Word of Life, to the Lord Himself, that He should take such a care and charge over thee,
O why will you die? Do you indeed hear? and do you Consider that this is the cause why you Are not lost and undone before this time? This is a wondered mystery, That such a tie and near Relation should be to the Word of Life, to the Lord Himself, that He should take such a care and charge over thee,
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And therefore what have any of you to boast on? Why are you not as base and vile as any? Why not lost as well as others? It is not any thing that springs from thee which makes the difference:
And Therefore what have any of you to boast on? Why Are you not as base and vile as any? Why not lost as well as Others? It is not any thing that springs from thee which makes the difference:
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1st, To consider and hear for your selves, That you may come to be setled on sure principles: Do you understand on what bottom Salvation stands? Do you know what the ground and foundation is of all your happiness or misery? of all your enjoyments or sufferings? that it lies up in this will of God? Are you set down in this Principle, and submitted under this Will? 2ly, Enquire farther;
1st, To Consider and hear for your selves, That you may come to be settled on sure principles: Do you understand on what bottom Salvation Stands? Do you know what the ground and Foundation is of all your happiness or misery? of all your enjoyments or sufferings? that it lies up in this will of God? are you Set down in this Principle, and submitted under this Will? 2ly, Inquire farther;
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and be secure, when your case lies so dangerous? Do you know you were ever given to any? into their hearts? to travel for you in the bowels of Christ? It is certain there are a lost number that are not given to Christ: Now what security have you for your selves? Will that save you, that you have knowledg, and parts, and hear the Truth preached? Alass!
and be secure, when your case lies so dangerous? Do you know you were ever given to any? into their hearts? to travel for you in the bowels of christ? It is certain there Are a lost number that Are not given to christ: Now what security have you for your selves? Will that save you, that you have knowledge, and parts, and hear the Truth preached? Alas!
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Therefore it concerns you to enquire, whether you have that which will carry you out, and give you a certainty you shall not perish for ever? If you hear,
Therefore it concerns you to inquire, whither you have that which will carry you out, and give you a certainty you shall not perish for ever? If you hear,
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there is no such thing where his Will is once pitched: Having loved his own, he loved them to the end, Joh. 13.1. It is his Will, that none that He hath given to his Son should be lost:
there is no such thing where his Will is once pitched: Having loved his own, he loved them to the end, John 13.1. It is his Will, that none that He hath given to his Son should be lost:
And therefore, however hard and dangerous the case seems at present, yet you that are given to this charge of Christ, and are under this Love, this might encourage you, That you have One that will look after you, and care for you:
And Therefore, however hard and dangerous the case seems At present, yet you that Are given to this charge of christ, and Are under this Love, this might encourage you, That you have One that will look After you, and care for you:
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1. To the Jew and the Gentile, the elder and younger son. 2. To the union of Brethren in the Truth, in the same society. 3. To the two sons, two nations, two principles, in one man, Good, Evil.
1. To the Jew and the Gentile, the elder and younger son. 2. To the Union of Brothers in the Truth, in the same society. 3. To the two Sons, two Nations, two principles, in one man, Good, Evil.
Give me the portion, &c. 3. His Father grants his desire, divides his Substance. 4. Having his Portion, He presently takes his Journey, &c. 5. He spends all,
Give me the portion, etc. 3. His Father grants his desire, divides his Substance. 4. Having his Portion, He presently Takes his Journey, etc. 5. He spends all,
And that, 1. As a just Judgment for his riotous living. 2. To shew him the evil nature of the Country he is in. 3. To pinch him out thence, and press him homeward.
And that, 1. As a just Judgement for his riotous living. 2. To show him the evil nature of the Country he is in. 3. To pinch him out thence, and press him homeward.
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Where consider, 1. His sense of his misery, and that no help is there to be had. 2. He goes at a peradventure what he shall meet with from his father. 3. Goes as he is, ragged, tattered, and torn, &c. III. His Entertainment upon his return.
Where Consider, 1. His sense of his misery, and that no help is there to be had. 2. He Goes At a Peradventure what he shall meet with from his father. 3. Goes as he is, ragged, tattered, and torn, etc. III. His Entertainment upon his return.
And that in three cases. 1. With Skill; He is now made wise in the work of Truth. 2. With Diligence; Now he learns to redeem his time, &c. 3. With weightiness of employment; He has done with toys, &c.
And that in three cases. 1. With Skill; He is now made wise in the work of Truth. 2. With Diligence; Now he learns to Redeem his time, etc. 3. With weightiness of employment; He has done with toys, etc.
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to which shooes bear a threefold Usefulness: 1. To fence them to go through all bryars and thorns. 2. To quicken them to run swifter. 3. To make solid, that they may hold out the journey, &c.
to which shoes bear a threefold Usefulness: 1. To fence them to go through all briars and thorns. 2. To quicken them to run swifter. 3. To make solid, that they may hold out the journey, etc.
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And that has these Considerations. 1. Meat refreshes the faint and weary. 2. It strengthens, to endure labour and employment. 3. It makes to look well, and gives a good countenance.
And that has these Considerations. 1. Meat Refreshes the faint and weary. 2. It strengthens, to endure labour and employment. 3. It makes to look well, and gives a good countenance.
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3. Because he received him safe and sound. 1st, Safe: That implies, 1. To be well fenc'd about and guarded. 2. To be where no harm nor danger comes. 3. To be in an incapacity of harming one's self. 2ly, Sound: That holds out, 1. To be free of all taint and rottenness. 2. To be perfect in its kinde, without deficiency.
3. Because he received him safe and found. 1st, Safe: That Implies, 1. To be well fenced about and guarded. 2. To be where no harm nor danger comes. 3. To be in an incapacity of harming one's self. 2ly, Found: That holds out, 1. To be free of all taint and rottenness. 2. To be perfect in its kind, without deficiency.
Ʋses hence. 1. (If possible) To forewarn some from turning Prodigals. 2. To inform of the certain misery that will follow. 3. Yet to encourage and envite such as are Prodigals, to return. LUKE 15.11, 12, &c.
Ʋses hence. 1. (If possible) To forewarn Some from turning Prodigals. 2. To inform of the certain misery that will follow. 3. Yet to encourage and envite such as Are Prodigals, to return. LYCIA 15.11, 12, etc.
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1. These two sons may be the Jew, and the Gentile, which once were in the House together, in the days of Righteous Noah, when he built an Ark, to the saving of his houshold:
1. These two Sons may be the Jew, and the Gentile, which once were in the House together, in the days of Righteous Noah, when he built an Ark, to the Saving of his household:
But Japhet the Gentile went out, and from hence came forth that Prayer, or Prophecy, God shall perswade Japhet, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem, Gen. 9.27.
But Japheth the Gentile went out, and from hence Come forth that Prayer, or Prophecy, God shall persuade Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem, Gen. 9.27.
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And now was the time of prevailing with him, (for at this time was the calling of the Gentiles; ) but this younger son (the Gentile ) would needs go from Jerusalem to Jericho, from the City of a blessing to a curse: So is it with the heart,
And now was the time of prevailing with him, (for At this time was the calling of the Gentiles;) but this younger son (the Gentile) would needs go from Jerusalem to Jericho, from the city of a blessing to a curse: So is it with the heart,
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Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God, (saith Christ.) A man, viz. the will, the understanding, the Soul, (for this house, the body that we carry about with us, that is not the man, where the Son of God dwells;
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God, (Says christ.) A man, viz. the will, the understanding, the Soul, (for this house, the body that we carry about with us, that is not the man, where the Son of God dwells;
) Now where that Spirit is, the Father brings that man to be his son, to a new birth; not to a new birth in the full sence; for there's a two-fold birth;
) Now where that Spirit is, the Father brings that man to be his son, to a new birth; not to a new birth in the full sense; for there's a twofold birth;
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we have lived at his Table, we have had bread enough and to spare, having the world at will (saith David, ) &c. But now we girded our selves (in this day) with Peter, we could walk upon the Sea to Christ,
we have lived At his Table, we have had bred enough and to spare, having the world At will (Says David,) etc. But now we girded our selves (in this day) with Peter, we could walk upon the Sea to christ,
or to hear of a Prodigal wandring from his fathers house, &c. if all this while I be not this man, I this Prodigal spoke of? I shall now go on to the several Observations rising from the carriage of this Prodigal son.
or to hear of a Prodigal wandering from his Father's house, etc. if all this while I be not this man, I this Prodigal spoke of? I shall now go on to the several Observations rising from the carriage of this Prodigal son.
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1. The son said to his father, &c. Hence is considerable, the distinct knowing that God of his mercy hath brought him to, to know the Truth. It's not said, that one said,
1. The son said to his father, etc. Hence is considerable, the distinct knowing that God of his mercy hath brought him to, to know the Truth. It's not said, that one said,
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You shal see, if you mind it, another manner of carriage in him, when he returns from his Prodigality: Now he is upon his claiming, Give me my portion; but when he returns home, he does not say, (though greatly pined with hunger,) kill the fatted Calf; but he comes thus, I am not worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired servants.
You shall see, if you mind it, Another manner of carriage in him, when he returns from his Prodigality: Now he is upon his claiming, Give me my portion; but when he returns home, he does not say, (though greatly pined with hunger,) kill the fatted Calf; but he comes thus, I am not worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired Servants.
How did destruction come upon Korah for his evil reaching? What, are not all the Lords People holy? Will you put out the eyes of these men? But, by and by you shall know (saith Moses: ) And indeed how did they know to their woe? How did the fire of the Lord consume some,
How did destruction come upon Korah for his evil reaching? What, Are not all the lords People holy? Will you put out the eyes of these men? But, by and by you shall know (Says Moses:) And indeed how did they know to their woe? How did the fire of the Lord consume Some,
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thou Lord of thy goodness hadst made my mountain so strong, (saith David.) I know thy works (saith the Angel to the Church of Ephesus) thy labour, and thy patience,
thou Lord of thy Goodness Hadst made my mountain so strong, (Says David.) I know thy works (Says the Angel to the Church of Ephesus) thy labour, and thy patience,
But to the younger son he gives that which may be spent, the common Faith; as Paul writes to Titus, Titus, my dear son (saith he) according to the Common Faith.
But to the younger son he gives that which may be spent, the Common Faith; as Paul writes to Titus, Titus, my dear son (Says he) according to the Common Faith.
Though all shall not have their hearts brought down that way; for some shall have their hearts discovered by their foolishness, they shall have no knowledg,
Though all shall not have their hearts brought down that Way; for Some shall have their hearts discovered by their foolishness, they shall have no knowledge,
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What strange ways does God take to bring down mans heart, before he can know that he standeth by grace, that he is not able to think a good thought of himself? As the Prodigal here,
What strange ways does God take to bring down men heart, before he can know that he Stands by grace, that he is not able to think a good Thought of himself? As the Prodigal Here,
As soon as God gives understanding, knowledg, discerning, then comes Pride, then we think we are something, because we have something: But alas (may we cry out as the man did to Elijah) it was but borrowed;
As soon as God gives understanding, knowledge, discerning, then comes Pride, then we think we Are something, Because we have something: But alas (may we cry out as the man did to Elijah) it was but borrowed;
How proud is this Peacock? how does she spread out her tail? but when she sees her black feet, then she hangs down her head. 4ly. The Prodigal having gathered all together he has, then he goes forth gallantly adorned:
How proud is this Peacock? how does she spread out her tail? but when she sees her black feet, then she hangs down her head. 4ly. The Prodigal having gathered all together he has, then he Goes forth gallantly adorned:
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but by and by his portion is gone, his Feathers are pluckt, and then how naked and ashamed is he? If you be made wise, to see and be warned, then happy are you:
but by and by his portion is gone, his Feathers Are plucked, and then how naked and ashamed is he? If you be made wise, to see and be warned, then happy Are you:
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We never come to our losses, but by this prying upon our selves; (as the Apostle saith,) We measure our selves by our selves, saying, I am better then I was;
We never come to our losses, but by this prying upon our selves; (as the Apostle Says,) We measure our selves by our selves, saying, I am better then I was;
but in this you are not wise, &c. But who of us desires the Truth as David did, O deal kindly with me (saith he,) that I may keep thy Commandments? We say, Let me have the Truth; but for what end? to be proud of it? We often enquire and enquire,
but in this you Are not wise, etc. But who of us Desires the Truth as David did, Oh deal kindly with me (Says he,) that I may keep thy commandments? We say, Let me have the Truth; but for what end? to be proud of it? We often inquire and inquire,
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is this in all your hearings, desirings, and prayings? &c. What would you have him for? is it to get honour to your selves? or is it for the honour of him? That in all your desirings, this may be set before you, to say thus;
is this in all your hearings, desirings, and prayings? etc. What would you have him for? is it to get honour to your selves? or is it for the honour of him? That in all your desirings, this may be Set before you, to say thus;
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When you look over, how you are wiser, and have more discerning then others, how good is prophesied concerning you, &c. then you gather up your portions,
When you look over, how you Are Wiser, and have more discerning then Others, how good is prophesied Concerning you, etc. then you gather up your portions,
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But whither have you carried your riches? even as the Prodigal, to a Citizen of that Country, where self-love, pride, envy, &c. dwells, where the Ishmaelites dwell, the Tabernacles of Edom, of Moab, and the Hagarens, Gebal, and Ammon,
But whither have you carried your riches? even as the Prodigal, to a Citizen of that Country, where Self-love, pride, envy, etc. dwells, where the Ishmaelites dwell, the Tabernacles of Edom, of Moab, and the Hagarens, Gebal, and Ammon,
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and Amlaeck, &c. Psal. 83.6, 7. All the kindred that are against Truth, Pride, Self-love, Envy, &c. are the Country-men whither the Prodigal carries his riches.
and Amlaeck, etc. Psalm 83.6, 7. All the kindred that Are against Truth, Pride, Self-love, Envy, etc. Are the Countrymen whither the Prodigal carries his riches.
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all the vertue, strength, power, wisdom, fear, love, &c. what ever we have enjoyed that sprung from Truth, will be spent, and the famine will arise. But for what Cause? 1. As a just Judgment.
all the virtue, strength, power, Wisdom, Fear, love, etc. what ever we have enjoyed that sprung from Truth, will be spent, and the famine will arise. But for what Cause? 1. As a just Judgement.
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Shall seven years of famine come unto thy Land (saith God?) or wilt thou fly three moneths before thine enemies? or shall three days Pestilence be in thy Land? &c. 2 Sam. 24.13. This was to come as a Judgment upon him:
Shall seven Years of famine come unto thy Land (Says God?) or wilt thou fly three months before thine enemies? or shall three days Pestilence be in thy Land? etc. 2 Sam. 24.13. This was to come as a Judgement upon him:
But as soon as we are a little brought out but to see our way, &c. how do we tell it abroad to every one we meet? My heart shall never reproach my mouth (saith Job, ) I, but it did;
But as soon as we Are a little brought out but to see our Way, etc. how do we tell it abroad to every one we meet? My heart shall never reproach my Mouth (Says Job,) I, but it did;
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But shall not God visit for such things as these? I will surely bring upon them (saith God) all the days of Baalim, when they offered sacrifice to their Idols. God is a just God:
But shall not God visit for such things as these? I will surely bring upon them (Says God) all the days of Baalim, when they offered sacrifice to their Idols. God is a just God:
according to the transgression of her Sabbaths when she enjoyed them, so many Sabbaths shall she be without a Priest, or an Ephod: Here's the Judgment indeed. God does not afflict willingly;
according to the Transgression of her Sabbaths when she enjoyed them, so many Sabbaths shall she be without a Priest, or an Ephod: Here's the Judgement indeed. God does not afflict willingly;
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When we go into the Land of slanders, backbitings, envyings, &c. these are not like the garden of Eden; A Land of plenty of all things is this Land, where Brethren dwell together in unity:
When we go into the Land of slanders, backbitings, envyings, etc. these Are not like the garden of Eden; A Land of plenty of all things is this Land, where Brothers dwell together in unity:
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you are gone out of the Land of plenty, and can it be expected that men can gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? The time comes that all will be spent,
you Are gone out of the Land of plenty, and can it be expected that men can gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? The time comes that all will be spent,
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When a General of an Army goes to storm a dangerous place, he first considers, May it not be taken by starving them out, saith he? So the Lord deals with his Prodigals; they are gone far off from hearing, beleeving, &c. but there comes a want,
When a General of an Army Goes to storm a dangerous place, he First considers, May it not be taken by starving them out, Says he? So the Lord deals with his Prodigals; they Are gone Far off from hearing, believing, etc. but there comes a want,
But there is a misery that befalls some, (as God bids the Prophet Jeremiah, that he should not weep nor pray for a people,) some go into Captivity, and shal return no more:
But there is a misery that befalls Some, (as God bids the Prophet Jeremiah, that he should not weep nor pray for a people,) Some go into Captivity, and shall return no more:
But here's the mercy, God brought out his Prodigal, he was carried into Captivity for his good, into a Land of famine, nakedness, &c. to make him remember his fathers house;
But here's the mercy, God brought out his Prodigal, he was carried into Captivity for his good, into a Land of famine, nakedness, etc. to make him Remember his Father's house;
Thus you see the three Causes, why this famine is come: 1. As a Judgment: 2. To shew us, that no enlargement, no increase of Truth grows in that Country. 3. To pinch the Soul home to its Father;
Thus you see the three Causes, why this famine is come: 1. As a Judgement: 2. To show us, that no enlargement, no increase of Truth grows in that Country. 3. To pinch the Soul home to its Father;
But now is the Prodigal left to his last shift, and being once gone from his father, the heart is like a run-away child, though he can be received no where,
But now is the Prodigal left to his last shift, and being once gone from his father, the heart is like a runaway child, though he can be received no where,
yet he had rather lie in a ditch, or a stable, any out-house, then come and buckle to his father: Though he was in a Land of pits, and deserts, of emptiness, where no good grows, a Land of thorns, (therefore he came home ragged and torn;) yet for all this, his head is plotting still to carry it out.
yet he had rather lie in a ditch, or a stable, any outhouse, then come and buckle to his father: Though he was in a Land of pits, and deserts, of emptiness, where no good grows, a Land of thorns, (Therefore he Come home ragged and torn;) yet for all this, his head is plotting still to carry it out.
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when the Philistins were upon him, &c. Though Israel walk'd not stedfastly with God, but contemned the counsel of the most High, &c. yet in their afflictions (saith God) they will seek me. The Prodigal joyn'd himself to a Citizen of that Country, not to a stranger, for then had it been possible, they might have gone out of this evil Country together;
when the philistines were upon him, etc. Though Israel walked not steadfastly with God, but contemned the counsel of the most High, etc. yet in their afflictions (Says God) they will seek me. The Prodigal joined himself to a Citizen of that Country, not to a stranger, for then had it been possible, they might have gone out of this evil Country together;
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and now to have him to be his Counsellor, that cursed Sense and Reason to rule all, to become one with that King of darkness, to be molded into that soil, O what misery is it!
and now to have him to be his Counsellor, that cursed Sense and Reason to Rule all, to become one with that King of darkness, to be moulded into that soil, Oh what misery is it!
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and will bring him out, he will let him find no favour. When God had a purpose to bring Israel out of Egypt, he turned the hearts of the Egyptians to hate them.
and will bring him out, he will let him find no favour. When God had a purpose to bring Israel out of Egypt, he turned the hearts of the egyptians to hate them.
and I pine with hunger? But where had he been? Why, all this while he was out of his wits, he was not himself, he was enchanted; But when he came to consider what he once enjoyed,
and I pine with hunger? But where had he been? Why, all this while he was out of his wits, he was not himself, he was enchanted; But when he Come to Consider what he once enjoyed,
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and the present misery he was in, Alass! (as if he should say) what a case am I in? I, that am a son, who have a father, &c. He remembers the time that he was brought forth by the Truth, and truly born to be a Child: He is not now as one that knows not who he belongs to,
and the present misery he was in, Alas! (as if he should say) what a case am I in? I, that am a son, who have a father, etc. He remembers the time that he was brought forth by the Truth, and truly born to be a Child: He is not now as one that knows not who he belongs to,
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But while you stand disputing, Am I a son or not? &c. here you have forgotten that you were once cleansed, that God is your Father; but when once you shall come to your selves, you will then consider,
But while you stand disputing, Am I a son or not? etc. Here you have forgotten that you were once cleansed, that God is your Father; but when once you shall come to your selves, you will then Consider,
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2. This encourages him in his Return, when he considers with himself thus, How many hired servants in my fathers house have bread enough and to spare? Who have no portion, they have been followed, and dandled upon the knee;
2. This encourages him in his Return, when he considers with himself thus, How many hired Servants in my Father's house have bred enough and to spare? Who have no portion, they have been followed, and dandled upon the knee;
but now he saith, I will arise and go, when he considers he is a son, and that he is worse then any hired servant in his fathers house that hath no portion.
but now he Says, I will arise and go, when he considers he is a son, and that he is Worse then any hired servant in his Father's house that hath no portion.
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But when the Soul is brought to such a pinch, that there's no remedy, (for God will never leave hunting and hunting (as a blood-hound ) till he findes out its iniquity;) then the Soul is made at last to say as David, Whither shall I fly from thy presence? If I take the wings of the morning,
But when the Soul is brought to such a pinch, that there's no remedy, (for God will never leave hunting and hunting (as a bloodhound) till he finds out its iniquity;) then the Soul is made At last to say as David, Whither shall I fly from thy presence? If I take the wings of the morning,
O all you Prodigals, that have gone astray from your fathers house, &c. when will you venture into the hands of Justice (as the Prodigal here) and say, I will arise? We are like a man that stands betwixt hope and fear, that would •ain venture to leap over a ditch,
O all you Prodigals, that have gone astray from your Father's house, etc. when will you venture into the hands of justice (as the Prodigal Here) and say, I will arise? We Are like a man that Stands betwixt hope and Fear, that would •ain venture to leap over a ditch,
When you shall consider and say, Why should I not hope? Is he not my father? If we sit here (said the Lepers) we perish; and if we arise and go upon our Enemies, we can but dye; Need forces them at last:
When you shall Consider and say, Why should I not hope? Is he not my father? If we fit Here (said the Lepers) we perish; and if we arise and go upon our Enemies, we can but die; Need forces them At last:
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but I thought it not good to keep there, but have chosen rather to wander from thee: I have sinned against Heaven (thy people) and before thee, &c. For now, being once born again,
but I Thought it not good to keep there, but have chosen rather to wander from thee: I have sinned against Heaven (thy people) and before thee, etc. For now, being once born again,
there's a certain savoring of a returning minde: but while he was feeding swine, and pined with hunger, he might have said, Sure my father will look for me, he will not leave me: No, no;
there's a certain savouring of a returning mind: but while he was feeding Swine, and pined with hunger, he might have said, Sure my father will look for me, he will not leave me: No, no;
but as soon as the Prodigal does but return, then saith the father, Come bring the best robe and put it on him, &c. But did he think to finde such entertainment as this? He proposed but to be as an hired servant, but while he claims nothing he enjoys something; and while he was claiming something, he spent all and had nothing:
but as soon as the Prodigal does but return, then Says the father, Come bring the best robe and put it on him, etc. But did he think to find such entertainment as this? He proposed but to be as an hired servant, but while he claims nothing he enjoys something; and while he was claiming something, he spent all and had nothing:
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and such as lie, and say, I have sinned, I have sinned against Heaven, I have hindred this people, I am conscious of it, I have been a block in the way;
and such as lie, and say, I have sinned, I have sinned against Heaven, I have hindered this people, I am conscious of it, I have been a block in the Way;
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But what is he saluted with? not with the remembrance of his sin, but bring the best robe, which is that everlasting righteousness, that clean Love, (for if the Prodigal does but return, he will never go out again,) and Love covers a multitude of sins:
But what is he saluted with? not with the remembrance of his since, but bring the best robe, which is that everlasting righteousness, that clean Love, (for if the Prodigal does but return, he will never go out again,) and Love covers a multitude of Sins:
For we propound, He is a hard Master; No, there's nothing remembred against him, but bring the best rob, &c. There are five dishes which are set before this son for his entertainment. 1st, (Saith the father) Bring the best robe. 2ly, Put Rings on his fingers.
For we propound, He is a hard Master; No, there's nothing remembered against him, but bring the best rob, etc. There Are five Dishes which Are Set before this son for his entertainment. 1st, (Says the father) Bring the best robe. 2ly, Put Rings on his fingers.
for this my son was dead, and is alive again, was lost, and is found, &c. Here will be considered the order next, And why not meat for his belly first? for he was now almost starved by reason of famine:
for this my son was dead, and is alive again, was lost, and is found, etc. Here will be considered the order next, And why not meat for his belly First? for he was now almost starved by reason of famine:
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But after the Prodigal is thus adorned, when the Love of God has covered him, that he is made able to stand spotless and blameless before him in love, now he stands covered in this long white robe: he had none of this garment upon him when he went out,
But After the Prodigal is thus adorned, when the Love of God has covered him, that he is made able to stand spotless and blameless before him in love, now he Stands covered in this long white robe: he had none of this garment upon him when he went out,
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The Father is sensible how the Soul stands trembling, therefore Make haste, bring the best robe; make haste to cover his nakedness (saith the Father ) because our guilt is upon us.
The Father is sensible how the Soul Stands trembling, Therefore Make haste, bring the best robe; make haste to cover his nakedness (Says the Father) Because our guilt is upon us.
I have loved thee with an everlasting Love (saith God,) therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee, That where sin abounded, Grace might superabound;
I have loved thee with an everlasting Love (Says God,) Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee, That where since abounded, Grace might superabound;
But the Prodigal, though he comes bowing and blushing, yet he comes knowing and hoping; and he never says that word, Father, I have sinned, but the Father saith presently, Bring the best robe. But,
But the Prodigal, though he comes bowing and blushing, yet he comes knowing and hoping; and he never Says that word, Father, I have sinned, but the Father Says presently, Bring the best robe. But,
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now I am made able to divide the word aright: There's great need of skill to know when to speak, how to speak, to what to speak, for what purpose to speak, either for edification or destruction. All the while before he had no heart to pity strangers, till he was fallen amongst thieves, &c. and now after his coming home, he is able to instruct and teach others;
now I am made able to divide the word aright: There's great need of skill to know when to speak, how to speak, to what to speak, for what purpose to speak, either for edification or destruction. All the while before he had no heart to pity Strangers, till he was fallen among thieves, etc. and now After his coming home, he is able to instruct and teach Others;
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when we have run our rounds, tryed what is in madness and folly, it brings forth skill: And who are fit to bring up a people in the wisdom and fear of the Lord, but such as have gone down to the deeps, as Joseph did? First he had been proved and tryed himself;
when we have run our rounds, tried what is in madness and folly, it brings forth skill: And who Are fit to bring up a people in the Wisdom and Fear of the Lord, but such as have gone down to the deeps, as Joseph did? First he had been proved and tried himself;
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he was separated from his brethren, as Christ said of Peter, Satan hath desired to sift thee, and he shall, &c. but when thou art converted, then strengthen thy brethren. But,
he was separated from his brothers, as christ said of Peter, Satan hath desired to sift thee, and he shall, etc. but when thou art converted, then strengthen thy brothers. But,
2. The second thing the hand is to be adorned with, is, Diligence; being now once brought from his prodigality, he will redeem the time, and be more watchful and diligent then ever:
2. The second thing the hand is to be adorned with, is, Diligence; being now once brought from his prodigality, he will Redeem the time, and be more watchful and diligent then ever:
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But when you shall be brought home, then will you say, Well, I will be diligent: Then will you set an high price upon the Truth, and say as David, O what shall I render to the Lord? &c. I know how many precious days and seasons you have troden under foot,
But when you shall be brought home, then will you say, Well, I will be diligent: Then will you Set an high price upon the Truth, and say as David, Oh what shall I render to the Lord? etc. I know how many precious days and seasons you have trodden under foot,
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When we pass and see a man at work in carving some curious piece, and not busied upon baubles and trifles (like children that make dirt-pyes) we stand and prize the work:
When we pass and see a man At work in carving Some curious piece, and not busied upon baubles and trifles (like children that make dirt-pies) we stand and prize the work:
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This will adorn the hand, when it shall be employed about things that profit, to be about a work which shall abide for ever; Let all your words be full of grace, seasoned with salt.
This will adorn the hand, when it shall be employed about things that profit, to be about a work which shall abide for ever; Let all your words be full of grace, seasoned with salt.
and going to Harlots, &c. but God shall say to him at his return, Be not grieved that you sold me, &c. He has lost nothing by it, he is made now to love him the more:
and going to Harlots, etc. but God shall say to him At his return, Be not grieved that you sold me, etc. He has lost nothing by it, he is made now to love him the more:
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When God shall say, 'Twas not you that sold me, &c. ' I sent you into the wilderness to learn you experience, that when you are converted, you might strengthen your Brethren.
When God shall say, 'Twas not you that sold me, etc. ' I sent you into the Wilderness to Learn you experience, that when you Are converted, you might strengthen your Brothers.
To be, 1. Skill'd in the works of Truth. 2. To be diligent in the work of Truth. And, 3. To be garnish'd with this, to be busied about things of worth, to be exercised in things that abide for ever:
To be, 1. Skilled in the works of Truth. 2. To be diligent in the work of Truth. And, 3. To be garnished with this, to be busied about things of worth, to be exercised in things that abide for ever:
There's need your feet be prepared to serve the Lord in Love: And that our loves might be prepared, there's need of shooes to put on, that the feet might be enabled to go upon the bryars and thorns, to endure the frost and the snow;
There's need your feet be prepared to serve the Lord in Love: And that our loves might be prepared, there's need of shoes to put on, that the feet might be enabled to go upon the briars and thorns, to endure the frost and the snow;
When God said to Moses, Thou shalt carry this people in thy bosom as a Mother doth her child, &c. Alass, (pleads he) how can I carry all this people? If thou dealest thus with me, I pray thee take me away, that I may not see my wretchedness:
When God said to Moses, Thou shalt carry this people in thy bosom as a Mother does her child, etc. Alas, (pleads he) how can I carry all this people? If thou dealest thus with me, I pray thee take me away, that I may not see my wretchedness:
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He having a knowledg into this, was made to endure, Though the more abundantly I love (saith he) the less I be loved. That there may not be a shrinking here, this is one main thing he has need of, of the shooes, of that which may be a fence, a safeguard to his feet; that no fiery darts;
He having a knowledge into this, was made to endure, Though the more abundantly I love (Says he) the less I be loved. That there may not be a shrinking Here, this is one main thing he has need of, of the shoes, of that which may be a fence, a safeguard to his feet; that no fiery darts;
How do we stand, and pick and choose? But when we shall be made able to say as Paul, I am not onely ready to be bound for the Name of Christ, but to suffer death also;
How do we stand, and pick and choose? But when we shall be made able to say as Paul, I am not only ready to be bound for the Name of christ, but to suffer death also;
When thou hast set my feet at liberty (saith David, ) then will the Soul readily love the Lord with all the heart, and all the soul, and all its strength. But when it's not quick and lively, there come in the miscarriages.
When thou hast Set my feet At liberty (Says David,) then will the Soul readily love the Lord with all the heart, and all the soul, and all its strength. But when it's not quick and lively, there come in the miscarriages.
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Now he can say, One thing have I desired, which (now) I will seek after, That I may dwell in the house of the Lord for ever, to enquire dayly in his Temple, &c. Now the Prodigal has learn'd this, He knows what it is to put his hand to the plow, looking backwards:
Now he can say, One thing have I desired, which (now) I will seek After, That I may dwell in the house of the Lord for ever, to inquire daily in his Temple, etc. Now the Prodigal has learned this, He knows what it is to put his hand to the blow, looking backwards:
and the great loss that is come upon you, there's great need to pray to the Father, that he would bring the shooes (his Love) to set the Affections right, to love with rightness, readiness, and singleness; for if He bring them not, this evil and hypocritical will will be our undoing:
and the great loss that is come upon you, there's great need to pray to the Father, that he would bring the shoes (his Love) to Set the Affections right, to love with rightness, readiness, and singleness; for if He bring them not, this evil and hypocritical will will be our undoing:
He will receive none but that which is without blemish, and that will make our works accepted, (as Paul saith) Faith, that works by Love, and doth all in singleness of Soul, That will make every thing acceptable in his sight.
He will receive none but that which is without blemish, and that will make our works accepted, (as Paul Says) Faith, that works by Love, and does all in singleness of Soul, That will make every thing acceptable in his sighed.
and blessed be the Name of the Lord, there is not a sober love: Therefore, Put off thy shooes (said God to Moses; ) He was yet over-heady, and not fit to walk;
and blessed be the Name of the Lord, there is not a Sobrium love: Therefore, Put off thy shoes (said God to Moses;) He was yet over-heady, and not fit to walk;
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He that rules over men must be just (saith David,) ruling in the Fear of God, in Soberness, in Humility, &c. to be wise, slow to do evil, swift to do good, more ready to hear then to offer the sacrifice of fools. What, need of this!
He that rules over men must be just (Says David,) ruling in the fear of God, in Soberness, in Humility, etc. to be wise, slow to do evil, swift to do good, more ready to hear then to offer the sacrifice of Fools. What, need of this!
and the main cause that moved him to return, was because his father he knew had bread enough, and he perished for hunger. I shewed you the Reasons, &c. But why must he have such abundance? And this is not all neither, Bring the musick; there must be dancing and mirth too:
and the main cause that moved him to return, was Because his father he knew had bred enough, and he perished for hunger. I showed you the Reasons, etc. But why must he have such abundance? And this is not all neither, Bring the music; there must be dancing and mirth too:
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and make an end of sin, to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in the EVERLASTING RIGHTEOƲSNESS, &c. Dan. 10.24. This David cries out for, when his blood-guiltiness lies upon him, O deliver me from my blood-guiltiness (saith he,) establish me with thy free Spirit, Psal. 51.14, 12. With that Spirit Christ could say, It's my meat and drink to do the Will of my Father.
and make an end of since, to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in the EVERLASTING RIGHTEOƲSNESS, etc. Dan. 10.24. This David cries out for, when his Bloodguiltiness lies upon him, Oh deliver me from my Bloodguiltiness (Says he,) establish me with thy free Spirit, Psalm 51.14, 12. With that Spirit christ could say, It's my meat and drink to do the Will of my Father.
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When the Inwards are dying, and sinking, and tyred quite out, when hunger has smit the Inwards for want of the enjoyment of God, how good then is the Spirit of Truth to refresh to the heart? After a great abstinence,
When the Inward Are dying, and sinking, and tired quite out, when hunger has smit the Inward for want of the enjoyment of God, how good then is the Spirit of Truth to refresh to the heart? After a great abstinence,
As Paul prayeth concerning the Ephesians, That you might be strengthened (saith he) in your spirit with might in the inward man, that Christ might dwell in your hearts by faith, that you being rooted and grounded in love, &c. Rooted and grounded: As if he should say, That now you may be able to stand strongly and unshakeably through temptations, and provings, and all storms;
As Paul Prayeth Concerning the Ephesians, That you might be strengthened (Says he) in your Spirit with might in the inward man, that christ might dwell in your hearts by faith, that you being rooted and grounded in love, etc. Rooted and grounded: As if he should say, That now you may be able to stand strongly and unshakeably through temptations, and provings, and all storms;
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We have had many deliverances, and experiences, and helps in the wotk, but are not yet made able to stand: but (as David says) we mount up to Heaven, and down again to the deeps; not yet come home:
We have had many Deliverances, and experiences, and helps in the wotk, but Are not yet made able to stand: but (as David Says) we mount up to Heaven, and down again to the deeps; not yet come home:
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but how through want does a man look lean and ill favored? Wo is me (saith Jeremy,) my leanness, my leanness, the treacherous Dealers have dealt treacherously, &c. God gave Israel their hearts desire,
but how through want does a man look lean and ill favoured? Woe is me (Says Jeremiah,) my leanness, my leanness, the treacherous Dealers have dealt treacherously, etc. God gave Israel their hearts desire,
How often does Christ commend her? though she saith, I am black, yet still she is comely: I look like one of thine (saith David. ) If a mans heart be down and under,
How often does christ commend her? though she Says, I am black, yet still she is comely: I look like one of thine (Says David.) If a men heart be down and under,
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how feeble is his countenance? but when he is up and refreshed, how is he bold as a Lion? The Righteous are bold as a Lion, &c. When we are in by-paths,
how feeble is his countenance? but when he is up and refreshed, how is he bold as a lion? The Righteous Are bold as a lion, etc. When we Are in bypaths,
how do we hang down the head, and creep into a corner, and are loth to be seen? But surely the Promise is, that we shall be fat, and well-liking, and bring forth more fruit in old age.
how do we hang down the head, and creep into a corner, and Are loath to be seen? But surely the Promise is, that we shall be fat, and well-liking, and bring forth more fruit in old age.
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he calls his servants, all the Angels, those noble Spirits, he makes them ministring Spirits: But to which of them does he say, Sit thou at my right hand? But to man he says, Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee.
he calls his Servants, all the Angels, those noble Spirits, he makes them ministering Spirits: But to which of them does he say, Fit thou At my right hand? But to man he Says, Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee.
There's more joy in Heaven over one sinner that repents, then over the ninety and nine just persons (the Angels) that need no repentance. Those glorious Angels are made but ministring Spirits to attend dayly upon those that shall be saved:
There's more joy in Heaven over one sinner that repents, then over the ninety and nine just Persons (the Angels) that need no Repentance. Those glorious Angels Are made but ministering Spirits to attend daily upon those that shall be saved:
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When I consider how you lie, as dead men, so voyd of understanding, and sensless, would I not rather say as Jeremy, O that I had a Cottage in the Wilderness, &c. that I might fly away from this people,
When I Consider how you lie, as dead men, so void of understanding, and senseless, would I not rather say as Jeremiah, Oh that I had a Cottage in the Wilderness, etc. that I might fly away from this people,
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whosoever was the friend of that man, it's a far greater grief to him (if any of you have experience of it) to have him lost, then to have him drowned;
whosoever was the friend of that man, it's a Far greater grief to him (if any of you have experience of it) to have him lost, then to have him drowned;
Such runagates are you, the Lord knows not where to meet with you, that he might say to the dead, Arise, your heart is so lost, and setled upon nothing:
Such runagates Are you, the Lord knows not where to meet with you, that he might say to the dead, Arise, your heart is so lost, and settled upon nothing:
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) and then there will be a crying, Can you help me? can you tell me which way God delivered you? Though the Father sent forth his word, to seek up his son,
) and then there will be a crying, Can you help me? can you tell me which Way God Delivered you? Though the Father sent forth his word, to seek up his son,
yet he came not till he was alive, quick, and sensible of his wants; and this made him arise and go to his father, &c. The last thing yet remains, wherein lies the conclusion of all;
yet he Come not till he was alive, quick, and sensible of his Wants; and this made him arise and go to his father, etc. The last thing yet remains, wherein lies the conclusion of all;
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When the other son came out of the field, and heard the musick and dancing, he asked one of the servants what those things meant? Why (saith he) Thy Brother is come, and thy Father hath killed for him the fatted Calf,
When the other son Come out of the field, and herd the music and dancing, he asked one of the Servants what those things meant? Why (Says he) Thy Brother is come, and thy Father hath killed for him the fatted Calf,
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and have the presence and favor of the Father? to hear that concord between Heaven and Earth, that musick and harmony? to hear the gladness of the Father and all those holy Angels? to see the Earth, which is his footstool, brought to the Will of the Heavenly? to have Heaven and Earth brought together to a meet and close? Therefore Let's eat and be merry:
and have the presence and favour of the Father? to hear that concord between Heaven and Earth, that music and harmony? to hear the gladness of the Father and all those holy Angels? to see the Earth, which is his footstool, brought to the Will of the Heavenly? to have Heaven and Earth brought together to a meet and close? Therefore Let's eat and be merry:
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And this is wonderful, that one so far gone, that had been dead and lost, that Lazarus lying four days stinking in his grave, should be raised and made a sound man again;
And this is wondered, that one so Far gone, that had been dead and lost, that Lazarus lying four days stinking in his grave, should be raised and made a found man again;
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Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, and that will by no means let the guilty go free, &c. Exod. 34.6, 7. When the Prodigal is compassed about with this Name, he is safe to purpose, with long-suffering, gentleness, &c. and with remembrance of this also, That he will by no means let the guilty go free;
Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression, and since, and that will by no means let the guilty go free, etc. Exod 34.6, 7. When the Prodigal is compassed about with this Name, he is safe to purpose, with long-suffering, gentleness, etc. and with remembrance of this also, That he will by no means let the guilty go free;
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in the secret of his Tabernacle shall he hide me, Psal. 27.5. A pavilion stands in the midst of the Army, and what harm can touch one there? To be in the City of Refuge, there the Avenger of blood cannot come neer:
in the secret of his Tabernacle shall he hide me, Psalm 27.5. A pavilion Stands in the midst of the Army, and what harm can touch one there? To be in the city of Refuge, there the Avenger of blood cannot come near:
When God makes this Covenant with Israel, he saith, And I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, That I will not turn away from them to do them good,
When God makes this Covenant with Israel, he Says, And I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, That I will not turn away from them to do them good,
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and 'twill be wonderful if ever we shall be brought out clean, spotless, unblameable, &c. It's nothing to keep a man from stealing when he can come at no prize;
and it'll be wondered if ever we shall be brought out clean, spotless, unblameable, etc. It's nothing to keep a man from stealing when he can come At no prize;
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but to have the Babylonish garments and the wedges of gold lie before the Soul, and now not to have an Achans heart, to covet them; here will be the tryal:
but to have the Babylonish garments and the wedges of gold lie before the Soul, and now not to have an Achans heart, to covet them; Here will be the trial:
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as of a Horse that is fit for service, we say, He is a sound Horse, sound wind and limb, compleat, &c. The Prodigal came home compleated, (as Paul saith,) That you may be wholly compleat in him, not having any spot or blemish, or any such thing:
as of a Horse that is fit for service, we say, He is a found Horse, found wind and limb, complete, etc. The Prodigal Come home completed, (as Paul Says,) That you may be wholly complete in him, not having any spot or blemish, or any such thing:
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He received him so ] Which intimates, That no unclean thing shall enter: The Child shall be in the wilderness till he know how to refuse the evil, and choose the good:
He received him so ] Which intimates, That no unclean thing shall enter: The Child shall be in the Wilderness till he know how to refuse the evil, and choose the good:
Did you see him in his pride and bravery? (wiser then seven men that can give a reason?) full of wealth and store, having got his portion into his hands? and have you seen what he does with it? The rich mans wealth (saith Solomon) is a high wall in his own conceit;
Did you see him in his pride and bravery? (Wiser then seven men that can give a reason?) full of wealth and store, having god his portion into his hands? and have you seen what he does with it? The rich men wealth (Says Solomon) is a high wall in his own conceit;
('tis but in his own conceit:) But before destruction (saith he) a mans heart is haughty, Prov. 18.11, 12. And if you see him a while after, where is it all become? The time comes he is glad of an husk,
(it's but in his own conceit:) But before destruction (Says he) a men heart is haughty, Curae 18.11, 12. And if you see him a while After, where is it all become? The time comes he is glad of an husk,
then as he was, for they had no want, but he starved with hunger: And because he comes home thus buckled, owning his shame, confessing he had so sinned,
then as he was, for they had no want, but he starved with hunger: And Because he comes home thus buckled, owning his shame, confessing he had so sinned,
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and was not worthy any more of the name of a son, (now his commanding and claiming spirit is layd down;) but while he comes thus, he is largely entertained with abundance of mercies; as hath been shewed you.
and was not worthy any more of the name of a son, (now his commanding and claiming Spirit is laid down;) but while he comes thus, he is largely entertained with abundance of Mercies; as hath been showed you.
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1. In the first place, here might be an Use of Information, or forewarning, to all those that are sons or daughters of this Father, That (if possible) you might take warning,
1. In the First place, Here might be an Use of Information, or forewarning, to all those that Are Sons or daughters of this Father, That (if possible) you might take warning,
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And as you have seen the end of the World, so you would see an end of Truth too (were it in your power.) The Prodigal did not spend the Worlds, but his own portion;
And as you have seen the end of the World, so you would see an end of Truth too (were it in your power.) The Prodigal did not spend the World's, but his own portion;
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that promis'd you, you should not be poor, but sit as a Lady for ever, &c. We have promised our selves we would be diligent and watchful, not envy nor despise any;
that promised you, you should not be poor, but fit as a Lady for ever, etc. We have promised our selves we would be diligent and watchful, not envy nor despise any;
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Art thou dead? and thy fear is, thou shalt not be revived again? or is thy fear because of a dissembling unsound spirit thou hast, which twists about thee do what thou canst? Yet see;
Art thou dead? and thy Fear is, thou shalt not be revived again? or is thy Fear Because of a dissembling unsound Spirit thou hast, which twists about thee do what thou Canst? Yet see;
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Come and let's be merry, &c. for Fury is not in him (as we suppose;) He waits to be gracious, and is more glad of one sinner that repents, then of ninety nine just persons that need no repentance.
Come and let's be merry, etc. for Fury is not in him (as we suppose;) He waits to be gracious, and is more glad of one sinner that repents, then of ninety nine just Persons that need no Repentance.
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But enquire, Is there not life in thee? Is not the principle quite dead? then be encouraged (for where there's life, there's hope) the Father will entertain thee: But, O Lord!
But inquire, Is there not life in thee? Is not the principle quite dead? then be encouraged (for where there's life, there's hope) the Father will entertain thee: But, Oh Lord!
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But so long as this pride and envy, &c lives, we would never come to admire and say, O the forbearance and long-suffering of our God! We would never clear him,
But so long as this pride and envy, etc. lives, we would never come to admire and say, Oh the forbearance and long-suffering of our God! We would never clear him,
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SERM. VII. April 27. 1651. HEBR. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an Ark to the saving of his house, by which he condemned the world,
SERMON. VII. April 27. 1651. HEBREW. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark to the Saving of his house, by which he condemned the world,
And they were these three. 1. That all flesh was corrupt, how fair and specious soever to sight. 2. That the end of all flesh was come, though all seem'd quiet and well. 3. He is warned to prepare an Ark, to the saving of his house:
And they were these three. 1. That all Flesh was corrupt, how fair and specious soever to sighed. 2. That the end of all Flesh was come, though all seemed quiet and well. 3. He is warned to prepare an Ark, to the Saving of his house:
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This brought home, to shew, we have been warned in all these Cases. 1. That all flesh is corrupt: We have been warned of that three ways. 1. By the Word of the Cryer, that hath witnessed it. 2. We have proved it over and over again by Tryal in our selves. 3. Warned by Providence; the world let out against us,
This brought home, to show, we have been warned in all these Cases. 1. That all Flesh is corrupt: We have been warned of that three ways. 1. By the Word of the Crier, that hath witnessed it. 2. We have proved it over and over again by Trial in our selves. 3. Warned by Providence; the world let out against us,
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often witnessed to us, That He will not always wink and bear, but call to an account. 3. The warning hath oft been to us, to provide an Ark, a sure resting place and shelter from storms, [ to know our portion in the eternal Love. ]
often witnessed to us, That He will not always wink and bear, but call to an account. 3. The warning hath oft been to us, to provide an Ark, a sure resting place and shelter from storms, [ to know our portion in the Eternal Love. ]
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3. Because he was naked, and had not an Ark provided. 4. Moved with Fear, lest he should slip over the present day and Call. 5. Lest the Flood should come before his Ark be finished:
3. Because he was naked, and had not an Ark provided. 4. Moved with fear, lest he should slip over the present day and Call. 5. Lest the Flood should come before his Ark be finished:
All this brought home to Particulars, to enquire, whether we were moved with this Fear, with much power and searching. III. Consider, He prepared an Ark; the Fear took place.
All this brought home to Particulars, to inquire, whither we were moved with this fear, with much power and searching. III. Consider, He prepared an Ark; the fear took place.
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HEBR. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark, &c. IN all Times God had some to whom He hath been pleased to communicate his mind about what was to befall the world;
HEBREW. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an Ark, etc. IN all Times God had Some to whom He hath been pleased to communicate his mind about what was to befall the world;
And therefore where ever we hear of great high words, of great discoveries and revealings of God to any (which many now in the world pretend to,) and yet all they speak of takes no place upon their spirits, (there is no fear,
And Therefore where ever we hear of great high words, of great discoveries and revealings of God to any (which many now in the world pretend to,) and yet all they speak of Takes no place upon their spirits, (there is no Fear,
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But God hath in all Ages had some to whom he hath revealed what he hath intended to do, to give warning to the world before-hand, that when the Judgment comes, they may know it comes not by chance and hap,
But God hath in all Ages had Some to whom he hath revealed what he hath intended to do, to give warning to the world beforehand, that when the Judgement comes, they may know it comes not by chance and hap,
WHAT THINGS THEY WERE THAT NOAH WAS WARNED OF? These three. 1. He was warned, That all flesh had corrupted its way, Gen. 6.12. This Word came to him from God, first, before the thing was so proved and known to him, that all flesh was so corrupt, nothing at all good in man;
WHAT THINGS THEY WERE THAT NOAH WAS WARNED OF? These three. 1. He was warned, That all Flesh had corrupted its Way, Gen. 6.12. This Word Come to him from God, First, before the thing was so proved and known to him, that all Flesh was so corrupt, nothing At all good in man;
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Now there is a birth of the flesh that seems very like the Child of God, but yet it will not be owned, it must not be Heir with Isaac: What ever is born of the flesh, is flesh;
Now there is a birth of the Flesh that seems very like the Child of God, but yet it will not be owned, it must not be Heir with Isaac: What ever is born of the Flesh, is Flesh;
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and at peace, eating and drinking, marrying, and giving in marriage; yet he observes the warning, and believes the Word, and submits and cleaves to it:
and At peace, eating and drinking, marrying, and giving in marriage; yet he observes the warning, and believes the Word, and submits and cleaves to it:
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let them say what they will to him, and mock on, he observes the warning; as Gen. 6.22. And Noah did according to all that God had commanded him; so did he.
let them say what they will to him, and mock on, he observes the warning; as Gen. 6.22. And Noah did according to all that God had commanded him; so did he.
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And if you believe not the Word, yet will you not believe for the Works sake? Have you not been spoyled and ruined by the charms and false flatteries of this whorish woman [ the flesh ] all along your days? Have you not proved out the thing throughly? And yet we plead, we do not so see it:
And if you believe not the Word, yet will you not believe for the Works sake? Have you not been spoiled and ruined by the charms and false flatteries of this whorish woman [ the Flesh ] all along your days? Have you not proved out the thing thoroughly? And yet we plead, we do not so see it:
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when the Cryer tells you day by day (and complains bitterly under it,) That All flesh is corrupted? Who is touched to enquire, Good Lord, is it so with me!
when the Crier tells you day by day (and complains bitterly under it,) That All Flesh is corrupted? Who is touched to inquire, Good Lord, is it so with me!
is all in me corrupted? all my hopings, and resolvings, and turnings, and puttings off the strait? is there a taint in all, which way soever I turn me!
is all in me corrupted? all my hopings, and resolvings, and turnings, and puttings off the strait? is there a taint in all, which Way soever I turn me!
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and doth not our experience prove this out to us also? Have we not seen an end of all perfection? and yet how strangely do we stick to our shadows, which we have proved out to be dry and empty? and like the foolish Bee, light again and again upon the same flower,
and does not our experience prove this out to us also? Have we not seen an end of all perfection? and yet how strangely do we stick to our shadows, which we have proved out to be dry and empty? and like the foolish be, Light again and again upon the same flower,
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but stick still where we were seven years ago? What are we molded and wrought into of the mind and likeness of God? We have more light indeed then we had,
but stick still where we were seven Years ago? What Are we moulded and wrought into of the mind and likeness of God? We have more Light indeed then we had,
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an ordering Hand of God hath preach'd, That all flesh is grass. How hath it taken away some of us by Death? and how hath the world a late been let loose upon the rest? What plots and contrivances are there on foot to break us a pieces,
an ordering Hand of God hath preached, That all Flesh is grass. How hath it taken away Some of us by Death? and how hath the world a late been let lose upon the rest? What plots and contrivances Are there on foot to break us a Pieces,
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if the Lord prevent not? What stirings are there and waitings for our halting? And what mean all these stirs and hurly-burlies? Sure they have an end, they come for the destruction of the flesh, they come to shew that flesh yet lives, that there is a fleshly coming together, fleshly hearing and trusting in our outward mercies, crying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord;
if the Lord prevent not? What stirings Are there and waitings for our halting? And what mean all these stirs and Hurly-burlies? Sure they have an end, they come for the destruction of the Flesh, they come to show that Flesh yet lives, that there is a fleshly coming together, fleshly hearing and trusting in our outward Mercies, crying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord;
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but alas, we have been dull of hearing, and have need to be taught into the first Principles of repentance from dead works: Therefore there is need now at the last you should be warned, That all flesh is grass; and this you will grant in a word:
but alas, we have been dull of hearing, and have need to be taught into the First Principles of Repentance from dead works: Therefore there is need now At the last you should be warned, That all Flesh is grass; and this you will grant in a word:
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and if you know it not, be jealous, and enquire with fear, What means this voyce of the Cryer? ' Am I indeed so corrupt and miserable, and know it not!
and if you know it not, be jealous, and inquire with Fear, What means this voice of the Crier? ' Am I indeed so corrupt and miserable, and know it not!
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How often hath this been told you, That He will not always bear, His Spirit will not ever strive? The Patience will wear out at the last, nay it is even expired;
How often hath this been told you, That He will not always bear, His Spirit will not ever strive? The Patience will wear out At the last, nay it is even expired;
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and if the Lord move you not with fear, as Noah was moved, to prepare an Ark, desolation will surely come, the Flood will overtake you some way or other;
and if the Lord move you not with Fear, as Noah was moved, to prepare an Ark, desolation will surely come, the Flood will overtake you Some Way or other;
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either Death will come and bind us fast from our wills in the grave, or sufferings from unreasonable men will come to shatter us asunder, and break us in pieces;
either Death will come and bind us fast from our wills in the grave, or sufferings from unreasonable men will come to shatter us asunder, and break us in Pieces;
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and then whither shall we turn for counsel and help in our straits? How may we then prize the days which we now slight? Surely one way or other God will take to bring All Flesh to an end:
and then whither shall we turn for counsel and help in our straits? How may we then prize the days which we now slight? Surely one Way or other God will take to bring All Flesh to an end:
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And if we have no other hope nor confidence but in the flesh, if we stick still in our self-wills, and fleshly minds, we shall not be able to stand in that day.
And if we have no other hope nor confidence but in the Flesh, if we stick still in our self-wills, and fleshly minds, we shall not be able to stand in that day.
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I shall have ease and rest, and dye in my nest (saith Job; ) if thus you put the evil day far from you, it will surely overtake you unawares, in a day when you think not of it;
I shall have ease and rest, and die in my nest (Says Job;) if thus you put the evil day Far from you, it will surely overtake you unawares, in a day when you think not of it;
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There is, sure, such a place whither the Righteous can flee, and they are safe; In the Name of the Lord, in that Tower, under his wing, in the secret of his Pavilions, in his Bosom [ in his Love ] when that is opened to the Soul,
There is, sure, such a place whither the Righteous can flee, and they Are safe; In the Name of the Lord, in that Tower, under his wing, in the secret of his Pavilions, in his Bosom [ in his Love ] when that is opened to the Soul,
Now if thou hast all parts, and knowledg, and operations, and good desires, and good resolvings, all these will not save thee in the day of the Flood:
Now if thou hast all parts, and knowledge, and operations, and good Desires, and good resolvings, all these will not save thee in the day of the Flood:
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Wast thou ever brought into that? Hath the Lord Jesus ever shewed thee thy lot and portion in that Eternal Love? that thou art chosen there, in the Beloved? Nothing else will carry it out against the Flood;
Wast thou ever brought into that? Hath the Lord jesus ever showed thee thy lot and portion in that Eternal Love? that thou art chosen there, in the beloved? Nothing Else will carry it out against the Flood;
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and are you not afraid? Or do you stand upon your terms with Corah, and say, All the Lords People are holy? [ We are not so base and vile as you would make us believe.
and Are you not afraid? Or do you stand upon your terms with Corah, and say, All the lords People Are holy? [ We Are not so base and vile as you would make us believe.
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Therefore enquire if there be not a canker-worm, a taint, in all thy best things, in thy Knowledg, Fear, Hope, Believing, Desiring, &c. if all be not corrupt:
Therefore inquire if there be not a cankerworm, a taint, in all thy best things, in thy Knowledge, fear, Hope, Believing, Desiring, etc. if all be not corrupt:
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2. He was moved with Fear, to consider, Is an end of all flesh coming? Is a Judgment so near? Is it certain that an Account will be called for from me in all my ways,
2. He was moved with fear, to Consider, Is an end of all Flesh coming? Is a Judgement so near? Is it certain that an Account will be called for from me in all my ways,
for what is the chaff to the wheat (saith the Lord?) Now if thou searchest into thy self, art thou sure thou canst find any thing better then flesh? another spirit seed of God? and then art thou sure that this is thine,
for what is the chaff to the wheat (Says the Lord?) Now if thou searchest into thy self, art thou sure thou Canst find any thing better then Flesh? Another Spirit seed of God? and then art thou sure that this is thine,
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But is it your portion, or is it not? I wonder I hear not that voyce among you to cry out, Oh, who shall stand when God doth this? when the Searcher comes with his fan in his hand, with refiners fire, and fullers soap! when every plant shall be plucked up that my heavenly Father hath not planted!
But is it your portion, or is it not? I wonder I hear not that voice among you to cry out, O, who shall stand when God does this? when the Searcher comes with his fan in his hand, with refiners fire, and Fullers soap! when every plant shall be plucked up that my heavenly Father hath not planted!
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And Mordecai says to Esther, Who knows but thou wert raised up for such a time as this? [ If now thou shewest not thy self, thou mayst never have another offer:
And Mordecai Says to Esther, Who knows but thou Wertenberg raised up for such a time as this? [ If now thou shewest not thy self, thou Mayest never have Another offer:
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lest you should slip away the present day of Mercy? Doth it press upon you, That whilest it is called to day, you harden not your hearts? and then the word go forth, You shall never enter into his Rest? Truly the venture is hard, were our Souls but awakened:
lest you should slip away the present day of Mercy? Does it press upon you, That whilst it is called to day, you harden not your hearts? and then the word go forth, You shall never enter into his Rest? Truly the venture is hard, were our Souls but awakened:
doth it take this place upon thy spirit? Doth it set thy Soul to the work presently, now [ this very season, ] to say, Men and Brethren, what shall we do to be saved? Doth it make you look out for a guide to lead you on,
does it take this place upon thy Spirit? Does it Set thy Soul to the work presently, now [ this very season, ] to say, Men and Brothers, what shall we do to be saved? Does it make you look out for a guide to led you on,
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and counsel you in the work? For an Interpreter, one of a thousand, to shew to man His Righteousness? Sure the Idol gods keep the room, (some base lusts,
and counsel you in the work? For an Interpreter, one of a thousand, to show to man His Righteousness? Sure the Idol God's keep the room, (Some base Lustiest,
and all that God intends that everlasting good to, sure the strait will come, That they shall not be suffered to let their eyes sleep, nor their eye-lids slumber, till they shall finde out an habitation for the God of Jacob. Do these things take place upon you or not? if not, what is the cause? what hinders, you are not baptized? Are you sensless and carnal, living in the flesh, upon any seen thing? Alass!
and all that God intends that everlasting good to, sure the strait will come, That they shall not be suffered to let their eyes sleep, nor their eyelids slumber, till they shall find out an habitation for the God of Jacob. Do these things take place upon you or not? if not, what is the cause? what hinders, you Are not baptised? are you senseless and carnal, living in the Flesh, upon any seen thing? Alas!
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Or canst thou give a good account what will be thy latter end? and canst say with the Apostle, We know, that if this earthly Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building, not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens? I would you could say that word indeed.
Or Canst thou give a good account what will be thy latter end? and Canst say with the Apostle, We know, that if this earthly Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building, not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens? I would you could say that word indeed.
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or reasoning, or murmuring, or hunting and lusting after somewhat? or fearing and sinking under your bonds? But who has a minde prepared to meet the Lord in the ayr,
or reasoning, or murmuring, or hunting and lusting After somewhat? or fearing and sinking under your bonds? But who has a mind prepared to meet the Lord in the air,
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Thus I have shewed you what the things not seen were, of which Noah is warned. 1. God tells him, All flesh is corrupt. 2. That the end of all flesh is come.
Thus I have showed you what the things not seen were, of which Noah is warned. 1. God tells him, All Flesh is corrupt. 2. That the end of all Flesh is come.
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And that, 1. By a word that hath cryed long to us, All flesh is grass. 2. By the proof of our hearts. 3. By a voyce of Providence, letting out the world,
And that, 1. By a word that hath cried long to us, All Flesh is grass. 2. By the proof of our hearts. 3. By a voice of Providence, letting out the world,
(well, but for all that) I know you not (saith Christ,) Depart from me, &c. How will your Love to God then stand? Have you indeed an Ark prepared to receive you in the great overflowing Deluge? in the day of desperate sorrow, that shall come to try all that dwell upon the Earth? The Day will surely come ere long;
(well, but for all that) I know you not (Says christ,) Depart from me, etc. How will your Love to God then stand? Have you indeed an Ark prepared to receive you in the great overflowing Deluge? in the day of desperate sorrow, that shall come to try all that dwell upon the Earth? The Day will surely come ere long;
Death is entring in at the windows, and nothing of flesh, nor mans Will, though never so fairly painted and gilded over, will be able to stand! Is it not time to fear?
Death is entering in At the windows, and nothing of Flesh, nor men Will, though never so fairly painted and gilded over, will be able to stand! Is it not time to Fear?
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3. Have you an Ark prepared to shelter you? a sure resting place from all storms? if not, is there not great cause of fear and trembling? I know not one of you,
3. Have you an Ark prepared to shelter you? a sure resting place from all storms? if not, is there not great cause of Fear and trembling? I know not one of you,
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yet when he lay upon his death-bed, and great things were expected from him, I know not (saith he) whether all that ever I have done in all my life hath not been in hypocrisie.
yet when he lay upon his deathbed, and great things were expected from him, I know not (Says he) whither all that ever I have done in all my life hath not been in hypocrisy.
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I am sure it made my heart startle, to hear it, and say in my Soul, Art thou now to seek after all? then what shall become of me who am far short, and but a new beginner!
I am sure it made my heart startle, to hear it, and say in my Soul, Art thou now to seek After all? then what shall become of me who am Far short, and but a new beginner!
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Now the Ark had three Stories, which type out three Conditions and states that Christ went through, to finish and compleat the great Work of Salvation.
Now the Ark had three Stories, which type out three Conditions and states that christ went through, to finish and complete the great Work of Salvation.
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But now who will follow Christ in that other Branch? Who will begin to dye to lawful things? that which we may justly plead a right and title to? To clear our selves where we are innocent, to have our Love answered with Love, to have others deal with us as we deal with them;
But now who will follow christ in that other Branch? Who will begin to die to lawful things? that which we may justly plead a right and title to? To clear our selves where we Are innocent, to have our Love answered with Love, to have Others deal with us as we deal with them;
I, but to suffer wrongfully, to be numbred with Transgressors, to be counted a wine-bibber, a companion of Publicans and Sinners, one having a Devil, a Deceiver, a Blasphemer;
I, but to suffer wrongfully, to be numbered with Transgressors, to be counted a winebibber, a Companion of Publicans and Sinners, one having a devil, a Deceiver, a Blasphemer;
Who will follow Christ here? to suffer servants to ride on horseback, and thou, though a Prince (one truly belonging to God) yet to go on foot? Thus did Christ;
Who will follow christ Here? to suffer Servants to ride on horseback, and thou, though a Prince (one truly belonging to God) yet to go on foot? Thus did christ;
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it takes in a parting with, and dying to, all seen things, all that the Will sticks to, all that the Soul chooses, all that is dear and precious, to give up all:
it Takes in a parting with, and dying to, all seen things, all that the Will sticks to, all that the Soul chooses, all that is dear and precious, to give up all:
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2. He did not only dye to all things lawful and unlawful, but He did it quietly and patiently; He took it well, He gave up his life, He layd it down, none took it from him:
2. He did not only die to all things lawful and unlawful, but He did it quietly and patiently; He took it well, He gave up his life, He laid it down, none took it from him:
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and Moses chose afflictions with the people of God; his heart chose the thing: And if you are yet upon those terms, to have a hankering mind upon honor,
and Moses chosen afflictions with the people of God; his heart chosen the thing: And if you Are yet upon those terms, to have a hankering mind upon honour,
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Many may abase themselves to Hell; I, but they make that their Heaven; they say not, There is no hope: the pains of Hell are not indeed felt and endured.
Many may abase themselves to Hell; I, but they make that their Heaven; they say not, There is no hope: the pains of Hell Are not indeed felt and endured.
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How ever the words you hear from me may be rude, yet the Knowledg is sure (so far as God hath led me;) and if you pass not through the condition, [ the thing spoke of, ] I am sure the building will not stand:
How ever the words you hear from me may be rude, yet the Knowledge is sure (so Far as God hath led me;) and if you pass not through the condition, [ the thing spoke of, ] I am sure the building will not stand:
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The man that thrust himself in without the wedding garment, when he was enquired into, Friend, how camest thou hither? he was found speechless: But those that were compelled to come in, from the high-ways and hedges, they can answer, Lord, I came hither thus, I was drawn, (None comes to me (saith Christ) except the Father draw him,) I would never have come of my self;
The man that thrust himself in without the wedding garment, when he was inquired into, Friend, how camest thou hither? he was found speechless: But those that were compelled to come in, from the highways and hedges, they can answer, Lord, I Come hither thus, I was drawn, (None comes to me (Says christ) except the Father draw him,) I would never have come of my self;
And this first story of the Ark you must build, [ go through the Death, ] if ever you think to attain the second and third Stories, the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. It will be afterwards considered,
And this First story of the Ark you must built, [ go through the Death, ] if ever you think to attain the second and third Stories, the Resurrection and Ascension of christ. It will be afterwards considered,
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when all hope gone. 2. That the Man may tread on the neck of his Enemies. 3. That the Soul might declare and preach his praise. III. About the Ascension of Christ into Glory.
when all hope gone. 2. That the Man may tread on the neck of his Enemies. 3. That the Soul might declare and preach his praise. III. About the Ascension of christ into Glory.
HEBR. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an Ark to the saving of his house, by which he condemned the World,
HEBREW. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark to the Saving of his house, by which he condemned the World,
and became Heir of the Righteousness which is by Faith. The Analysis. NOw a proceeding forward to declare the Effects and Consequents of this Ark being built: And they were three.
and became Heir of the Righteousness which is by Faith. The Analysis. NOw a proceeding forward to declare the Effects and Consequents of this Ark being built: And they were three.
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[ a people he had a charge of, ] not himself chiefly. 2. By which he condemned the World, &c. This judges them. 3. And became Heir of the Righteousness which is by Faith. I.
[ a people he had a charge of, ] not himself chiefly. 2. By which he condemned the World, etc. This judges them. 3. And became Heir of the Righteousness which is by Faith. I.
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He is first warned of God, and preaches to them what he received from the Lord. 2. He takes the charge over them, makes them as his own Soul. 3. He follows on, till the thing be brought about;
He is First warned of God, and Preaches to them what he received from the Lord. 2. He Takes the charge over them, makes them as his own Soul. 3. He follows on, till the thing be brought about;
The World they are upon their Reason, and consult with flesh and blood. 3. He sets to build the Ark alone; The World look for company of wise and learned, and follow them onely:
The World they Are upon their Reason, and consult with Flesh and blood. 3. He sets to built the Ark alone; The World look for company of wise and learned, and follow them only:
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they content with broken pieces. 5. He builds an Ark pitcht within and without; [ a sure and certain condition to keep out all doubtings, &c. ] This the World can never reach. 6. Noah not satisfied with the Ark,
they content with broken Pieces. 5. He builds an Ark pitched within and without; [ a sure and certain condition to keep out all doubtings, etc. ] This the World can never reach. 6. Noah not satisfied with the Ark,
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He doth save his house: They build and build, but it comes to nothing, none are saved by it. III. A third Consequent, He became Heir of the Righteousness by Faith.
He does save his house: They built and built, but it comes to nothing, none Are saved by it. III. A third Consequent, He became Heir of the Righteousness by Faith.
an Inheritance that fades not away. 2. What is it to be an Heir? To have an Inheritance fall by right, which cannot be sold nor given away; This is wonderful!
an Inheritance that fades not away. 2. What is it to be an Heir? To have an Inheritance fallen by right, which cannot be sold nor given away; This is wondered!
That's the way the Soul is made to prosper in, by beginning with Faith. HEB. 11.7. Prepared an Ark to the saving &c. I Have been speaking from these words all the last week;
That's the Way the Soul is made to prosper in, by beginning with Faith. HEBREW. 11.7. Prepared an Ark to the Saving etc. I Have been speaking from these words all the last Week;
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the Word from God took place, He was warned. 3. What things was Noah warned of? Not things in present view, which appeared to Sense and Reason; but of things not seen as yet:
the Word from God took place, He was warned. 3. What things was Noah warned of? Not things in present view, which appeared to Sense and Reason; but of things not seen as yet:
not talking, and thinking, and resolving; but (the thing comes to the heart) with Fear and Trembling. ] Then, 5. I told you what a real work this produces in him;
not talking, and thinking, and resolving; but (the thing comes to the heart) with fear and Trembling. ] Then, 5. I told you what a real work this produces in him;
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he is not onely warned, nor onely moved with Fear; but goes on to a great work, He prepared an Ark. I told you this Ark was a Type and Figure of Christ, of a Saviour, of a sure and safe condition, which will carry through all storms what ever:
he is not only warned, nor only moved with fear; but Goes on to a great work, He prepared an Ark I told you this Ark was a Type and Figure of christ, of a Saviour, of a sure and safe condition, which will carry through all storms what ever:
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which sure condition I told you was made up of three several works, answerable to the three Stories of the Ark. 1. The work of Death, of being made conformable to the Death of Christ, [ to dye to all things both lawful and unlawful;
which sure condition I told you was made up of three several works, answerable to the three Stories of the Ark 1. The work of Death, of being made conformable to the Death of christ, [ to die to all things both lawful and unlawful;
all created enjoyments, how dear soever, to part with all. 2. The second story of this Ark, or the second work of Salvation, is the work of the Resurrection: If by any means (saith Paul) I may attain to the Resurrection of the Dead;
all created enjoyments, how dear soever, to part with all. 2. The second story of this Ark, or the second work of Salvation, is the work of the Resurrection: If by any means (Says Paul) I may attain to the Resurrection of the Dead;
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they were left in Hell, they dyed in dying, and never came to the Resurrection. 3. The Ark is not yet fully built, the work of Salvation not yet compleat, till it is made conformable to the Ascension of Christ into his glory, to be accepted there of his Father, and for ever setled in an Eternal Life, never to dye more.
they were left in Hell, they died in dying, and never Come to the Resurrection. 3. The Ark is not yet Fully built, the work of Salvation not yet complete, till it is made conformable to the Ascension of christ into his glory, to be accepted there of his Father, and for ever settled in an Eternal Life, never to die more.
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And in this last Story of Salvation I opened three things to you: 1. That the Soul is here taken up (as Paul says) into the third Heaven: It is quite translated,
And in this last Story of Salvation I opened three things to you: 1. That the Soul is Here taken up (as Paul Says) into the third Heaven: It is quite translated,
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and separated, and divided from all seen things, [ the whole World, ] nothing toucheth it below. 2. Here the Soul heareth words spoke to it which cannot b uttered:
and separated, and divided from all seen things, [ the Whole World, ] nothing touches it below. 2. Here the Soul hears words spoke to it which cannot b uttered:
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This is my beloved Son, &c. 3. Here the Soul is marryed to Christ, joyned into the union with the Divinity; the Holy Ghost put in it, as a well of living waters, springing up to eternal Life:
This is my Beloved Son, etc. 3. Here the Soul is married to christ, joined into the Union with the Divinity; the Holy Ghost put in it, as a well of living waters, springing up to Eternal Life:
Therefore the Ark is not compleat, the condition not fully sure and safe, till the Soul be setled in the Eternal Life, (as Christ said to his Disciples,) And I give unto them Eternal Life.
Therefore the Ark is not complete, the condition not Fully sure and safe, till the Soul be settled in the Eternal Life, (as christ said to his Disciples,) And I give unto them Eternal Life.
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the length of it three hundred cubits, the bredth fifty cubits, and the height (yet less) but thirty cubits: All which was not without a farther meaning.
the length of it three hundred cubits, the breadth fifty cubits, and the height (yet less) but thirty cubits: All which was not without a farther meaning.
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2. But yet the bredth is not so large, that but fifty cubits; not so large a compass here in this Life, not such full room and liberty to walk round about without any straitness;
2. But yet the breadth is not so large, that but fifty cubits; not so large a compass Here in this Life, not such full room and liberty to walk round about without any straitness;
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Then the Ark was to be finished in a Cubit, which had this meaning, That the nearer and higher we come towards God, our way will grow more strait and narrow. They came out of Egypt full-handed, with Dough on their shoulders,
Then the Ark was to be finished in a Cubit, which had this meaning, That the nearer and higher we come towards God, our Way will grow more strait and narrow. They Come out of Egypt full-handed, with Dough on their shoulders,
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And this was to put them to a strait, to cry for the Kingdom to come, where no spot nor wrinkle shalt be left, nothing of sin or imperfection; but all tears wiped away.
And this was to put them to a strait, to cry for the Kingdom to come, where no spot nor wrinkle shalt be left, nothing of sin or imperfection; but all tears wiped away.
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If the soul be once in the Ministry of circumcision, with Peter, then it would by no means touch any thing common or unclean: But the Promise is, That the Lion and the Lamb,
If the soul be once in the Ministry of circumcision, with Peter, then it would by no means touch any thing Common or unclean: But the Promise is, That the lion and the Lamb,
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but two of a sort of all the unclean were to be kept, but of all the clean seven couple, which had this in it, to shew, That however here sin and righteousness dwell together in the Ark,
but two of a sort of all the unclean were to be kept, but of all the clean seven couple, which had this in it, to show, That however Here sin and righteousness dwell together in the Ark,
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Seven couple of the clean sort [ a compleat number of the righteous seed; ] and but some few reliques of sin; yet a spawn lives, to keep the Soul in awe always,
Seven couple of the clean sort [ a complete number of the righteous seed; ] and but Some few Relics of since; yet a spawn lives, to keep the Soul in awe always,
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and full of snares: These unclean Beasts cannot but be ill companions for the clean, having always a devouring mind if it were possible to destroy them.
and full of snares: These unclean Beasts cannot but be ill Sodales for the clean, having always a devouring mind if it were possible to destroy them.
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Then in this Ark Noah had a Dove to send out, to bring tydings to him how it went abroad, which had this meaning in it, That who ever have indeed built this Ark, [ attained to a certain estate of Salvation, ] the Holy Ghost is given them, to go to God for them in all straits.
Then in this Ark Noah had a Dove to send out, to bring tidings to him how it went abroad, which had this meaning in it, That who ever have indeed built this Ark, [ attained to a certain estate of Salvation, ] the Holy Ghost is given them, to go to God for them in all straits.
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Now can any of you answer that question of Peters, Have you received this Holy Ghost after you believed? You have believed indeed (I know,) and it lives in your Consciences, that Truth is here,
Now can any of you answer that question of Peter's, Have you received this Holy Ghost After you believed? You have believed indeed (I know,) and it lives in your Consciences, that Truth is Here,
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But now hast thou received the Holy Ghost after this believing? Else what a miserable plunge must thou needs be at when straits and Tryals come as thick as Hail,
But now hast thou received the Holy Ghost After this believing? Else what a miserable plunge must thou needs be At when straits and Trials come as thick as Hail,
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but art left (as the whole world) to live in darkness, and judg all things like beasts, which know no farther then they feel in all that befalls them.
but art left (as the Whole world) to live in darkness, and judge all things like beasts, which know no farther then they feel in all that befalls them.
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yet a farther thing was in it, to save his house. The servants of God in all times have had that reward of their labor, to save a People; That hath been their care and work, to seek up the lost sheep, to turn others to Righteousness.
yet a farther thing was in it, to save his house. The Servants of God in all times have had that reward of their labour, to save a People; That hath been their care and work, to seek up the lost sheep, to turn Others to Righteousness.
He was first warned of God himself, and had an ear open to receive and learn the lesson before he can teach his house. What I received of the Lord (saith Paul) that I delivered to you.
He was First warned of God himself, and had an ear open to receive and Learn the Lesson before he can teach his house. What I received of the Lord (Says Paul) that I Delivered to you.
They never heard his voyce at any time, nor saw his shape, (as Christ said to the Jews;) and how can they save a People? They are blind Leaders of the blind;
They never herd his voice At any time, nor saw his shape, (as christ said to the jews;) and how can they save a People? They Are blind Leaders of the blind;
2. He saves his house, by taking charge of them, and standing engaged for them as for his own Soul. Take heed (saith Paul) of the flock, of whom the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers.
2. He saves his house, by taking charge of them, and standing engaged for them as for his own Soul. Take heed (Says Paul) of the flock, of whom the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers.
and wait, and tend, and look after their People, as their own Souls: As Judah saith of Benjamin, If I bring him not back again to thee, let me bear the blame for ever:
and wait, and tend, and look After their People, as their own Souls: As Judah Says of Benjamin, If I bring him not back again to thee, let me bear the blame for ever:
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3. That is the third thing, He sticks close to them, and follows on till the thing be done, till he hath indeed saved them, till brought them into the same condition with himself:
3. That is the third thing, He sticks close to them, and follows on till the thing be done, till he hath indeed saved them, till brought them into the same condition with himself:
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and never leave till Christ be formed in them, this is the great Mercy, and after this sort do the Noahs in all Ages save the People committed to them.
and never leave till christ be formed in them, this is the great Mercy, and After this sort do the Noahs in all Ages save the People committed to them.
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David he stands up and takes the sin and the blow upon himself, 1 Chron. 21.17. It is even I that have sinned and done evill, but as for these sheep what have they done? Let thine hand be upon me I pray thee, &c. Thus he stands up till the destroying Angel puts up his sword, till the thing be done he requests for:
David he Stands up and Takes the since and the blow upon himself, 1 Chronicles 21.17. It is even I that have sinned and done evil, but as for these sheep what have they done? Let thine hand be upon me I pray thee, etc. Thus he Stands up till the destroying Angel puts up his sword, till the thing be done he requests for:
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Now who will beleeve, if such a certain word as this be witnessed to them? Well, deceive not your selves I can surely tell you from God, that misery and destruction is certainly coming on,
Now who will believe, if such a certain word as this be witnessed to them? Well, deceive not your selves I can surely tell you from God, that misery and destruction is Certainly coming on,
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I, but who will be warned by all this? none of the world will, the world within us and the world without, that will go on its old way, do and say what you can;
I, but who will be warned by all this? none of the world will, the world within us and the world without, that will go on its old Way, do and say what you can;
[ the new Heart, the sensible Spirit, that heares the Word and stands alwayes in awe and trembling, that is warned, ] and this is that which Judges the world, for they are not.
[ the new Heart, the sensible Spirit, that hears the Word and Stands always in awe and trembling, that is warned, ] and this is that which Judges the world, for they Are not.
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therefore strive not to comfort me, let me go about the work, to prepare an Ark? Who breaks through thus resolvedly? No, the heart stands rather to dispute, Sure this man says he knows not what, there's no such danger:
Therefore strive not to Comfort me, let me go about the work, to prepare an Ark? Who breaks through thus resolvedly? No, the heart Stands rather to dispute, Sure this man Says he knows not what, there's no such danger:
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but builds alone, though all scoff and say, What will this Babbler say? what is this fool doing? Will he bring in new Laws and Ordinances, and go contrary to all Customs,
but builds alone, though all scoff and say, What will this Babbler say? what is this fool doing? Will he bring in new Laws and Ordinances, and go contrary to all Customs,
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Do any of the great ones, the Scribes and Pharisees beleeve on him? Do the Minsters and godly Divines go this way? And here they sit down, saying, We'l not be wiser then all men, but follow our Teachers.
Do any of the great ones, the Scribes and Pharisees believe on him? Do the Ministers and godly Divines go this Way? And Here they fit down, saying, We'll not be Wiser then all men, but follow our Teachers.
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and be a compleat shelter? Many are contented with a so far saving; they are not the same they were, they are not like this Publican: they have escaped some of the pollutions of the world through lust, and this they judg enough: Now, Soul, take thine case:
and be a complete shelter? Many Are contented with a so Far Saving; they Are not the same they were, they Are not like this Publican: they have escaped Some of the pollutions of the world through lust, and this they judge enough: Now, Soul, take thine case:
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What if a people be saved out of Egypt, and yet perish in the Wilderness? And if there be a saving through the red Sea, yet if the Soul enter not into Canaan, if it fall short of Salvation,
What if a people be saved out of Egypt, and yet perish in the Wilderness? And if there be a Saving through the read Sea, yet if the Soul enter not into Canaan, if it fallen short of Salvation,
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Therefore, what shall I say to warn you? As the Martyr (Bishop Latimer ) said, being to preach from those words, Beware of Covetousness; If I should do nothing but repeat over this Text an hour together, it were preaching enough (said he) to them that could hear:
Therefore, what shall I say to warn you? As the Martyr (Bishop Latimer) said, being to preach from those words, Beware of Covetousness; If I should do nothing but repeat over this Text an hour together, it were preaching enough (said he) to them that could hear:
but this carnal, sensual, and devilish spirit, this World in us, and out of us, will never be warned, till it be destroyed. 2. He beleeves concerning things not seen; He disputes not with flesh and blood, as all the World do:
but this carnal, sensual, and devilish Spirit, this World in us, and out of us, will never be warned, till it be destroyed. 2. He believes Concerning things not seen; He disputes not with Flesh and blood, as all the World do:
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This true Spirit is the Troubler of the World, and judges them: nothings and vanities will content them, but this cries for substance, for bread indeed;
This true Spirit is the Troubler of the World, and judges them: nothings and vanities will content them, but this cries for substance, for bred indeed;
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it looks after an Ark, a certain condition, and nothing less will serve it. 4. He condemns the World, in that he builds a compleat Ark, [ ceases not till the work of Salvation be gone through with, and finished;
it looks After an Ark, a certain condition, and nothing less will serve it. 4. He condemns the World, in that he builds a complete Ark, [ ceases not till the work of Salvation be gone through with, and finished;
] till the Soul be conformed to the Death of Christ, and to the Resurrection of Christ, and to the Ascension of Christ; till the Soul be brought to know the heart and counsels of God concerning it.
] till the Soul be conformed to the Death of christ, and to the Resurrection of christ, and to the Ascension of christ; till the Soul be brought to know the heart and Counsels of God Concerning it.
Now as all the World, and all their Ministers can never reach to this, but some crevise is open, some flaw sticks to the best conditions, where questionings and doubtings will get in, do what they can:
Now as all the World, and all their Ministers can never reach to this, but Some crevice is open, Some flaw sticks to the best conditions, where questionings and doubtings will get in, do what they can:
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and pass for good and safe, but that which is thus pitched within and without; That which will stand in the fire, and live in the water; That which nothing can shake.
and pass for good and safe, but that which is thus pitched within and without; That which will stand in the fire, and live in the water; That which nothing can shake.
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and resolute to carry it out) who hath not this Assurance by a sure and tryed work in his Soul (I dare lay down my life for it) there are times of staggerings and doubtings within, calling his condition in question, do what he can.
and resolute to carry it out) who hath not this Assurance by a sure and tried work in his Soul (I Dare lay down my life for it) there Are times of staggerings and doubtings within, calling his condition in question, do what he can.
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Let him nail his god never so fast, yet Dagon must fall before the Ark; some searching word of Truth will get in between the joynts of the closest armor,
Let him nail his god never so fast, yet Dagon must fallen before the Ark; Some searching word of Truth will get in between the Joints of the closest armour,
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They flee from their sheep when the Wolf comes, and leave their eggs in the dust like the Ostrich: But Noah did the thing, he did save his house; He left them not in the mid way, till he brings them into the Ark:
They flee from their sheep when the Wolf comes, and leave their eggs in the dust like the Ostrich: But Noah did the thing, he did save his house; He left them not in the mid Way, till he brings them into the Ark:
That sensual and devilish part will never endure thus to stick to the work, to cleave to a people, through all gainsayings, opposings and ill requitals.
That sensual and devilish part will never endure thus to stick to the work, to cleave to a people, through all gainsayings, opposings and ill requitals.
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But alass, they were never taught themselves, and how can they teach others? But the Noahs they have a charge given them over their people, they cannot get from them so easily:
But alas, they were never taught themselves, and how can they teach Others? But the Noahs they have a charge given them over their people, they cannot get from them so Easily:
You shall not see my face unless your youngest Brother be with you, (said Joseph: ) They must not leave a hoof behinde that belongs to Israel. Such a charge as this is layd upon me concerning some of your Souls, That if you fall short, I shall bear the blame for ever:
You shall not see my face unless your youngest Brother be with you, (said Joseph:) They must not leave a hoof behind that belongs to Israel. Such a charge as this is laid upon me Concerning Some of your Souls, That if you fallen short, I shall bear the blame for ever:
Noah is rewarded for his many years labor, He saves his house: And if the Lord would please (after all my twenty years Travel and Preaching) but to give me a People that might indeed build this Ark, and attain to a sure knowledge of their Eternal Condition, That they shall LIVE FOR EVER; It would requite me for all:
Noah is rewarded for his many Years labour, He saves his house: And if the Lord would please (After all my twenty Years Travel and Preaching) but to give me a People that might indeed built this Ark, and attain to a sure knowledge of their Eternal Condition, That they shall LIVE FOR EVER; It would requite me for all:
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if some of you might come forth thus to be Judges of the World, and build such an Ark of Truth, as that all the Dagons, and Idol-worships of the World, must fall before it. III. The third Effect that follows this building of the Ark, is this;
if Some of you might come forth thus to be Judges of the World, and built such an Ark of Truth, as that all the Dagons, and Idol-worships of the World, must fallen before it. III. The third Effect that follows this building of the Ark, is this;
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and yet, by improving this little, how doth it grow and grow, and spread to a large Tree? What encrease comes of it? It leaves not growing, till it brings up the Soul,
and yet, by improving this little, how does it grow and grow, and spread to a large Tree? What increase comes of it? It leaves not growing, till it brings up the Soul,
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And now, if the Lord seize not the thing upon your hearts, but it slip off like water (as many words do) then I know you will have no peace in your own consciences,
And now, if the Lord seize not the thing upon your hearts, but it slip off like water (as many words do) then I know you will have no peace in your own Consciences,
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yet, Will not such an Inheritance, such a security move you, as may be attained to? There is a sure place, there is a Rest, there is a way of Wisdom, which no fowl hath seen, where no ravenous beast destroys, which nothing can reach nor disturb;
yet, Will not such an Inheritance, such a security move you, as may be attained to? There is a sure place, there is a Rest, there is a Way of Wisdom, which no fowl hath seen, where no ravenous beast Destroys, which nothing can reach nor disturb;
THE Chosen generation AND ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, WITH THEIR True Marks and Characters. SERM. IX. May 11. 1651. 1 PET. 2.9. But ye are a Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, a Peculiar People, that ye should shew forth the Praises of Him, who hath called you out of Darkness into his marvelous Light. The Analysis. I. A CHOSEN GENERATION:
THE Chosen generation AND ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, WITH THEIR True Marks and Characters. SERMON. IX. May 11. 1651. 1 PET. 2.9. But you Are a Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy nation, a Peculiar People, that you should show forth the Praises of Him, who hath called you out of Darkness into his marvelous Light. The Analysis. I. A CHOSEN GENERATION:
A want still. 3. God is ever their utmost thing: All others are content with Parts and Gifts, &c. 4. This Spirit presses on to the highest and most single way, though never so sharp to it. 5. This Generation have secret hintings spring at times, That they belong to God. 6. In greatest falls and sins no hintings, as if utterly cut off because of sin. 7. A witness always in their Souls, That when ever they have a heart to return, they shall be received:
A want still. 3. God is ever their utmost thing: All Others Are content with Parts and Gifts, etc. 4. This Spirit presses on to the highest and most single Way, though never so sharp to it. 5. This Generation have secret hintings spring At times, That they belong to God. 6. In greatest falls and Sins no hintings, as if utterly Cut off Because of since. 7. A witness always in their Souls, That when ever they have a heart to return, they shall be received:
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but chosen of God and precious.) So was it with our Lord and Master; and so will it be with all them, on whom the Father hath set his Love in like manner:
but chosen of God and precious.) So was it with our Lord and Master; and so will it be with all them, on whom the Father hath Set his Love in like manner:
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Now there is great need to distinguish between things and things, that the Trumpet may give a certain sound who are this chosen People that are thus beloved;
Now there is great need to distinguish between things and things, that the Trumpet may give a certain found who Are this chosen People that Are thus Beloved;
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Ishmael, though he may live in the House, yet He must not be Heir with Isaac: There are many flourishing Plants in the world that grow and thrive apace:
Ishmael, though he may live in the House, yet He must not be Heir with Isaac: There Are many flourishing Plants in the world that grow and thrive apace:
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this is Jacob, or this Esau; this a vessel of honor, That of dishonor; till the Potter hath separated and distinguished his clay to several purposes;
this is Jacob, or this Esau; this a vessel of honour, That of dishonour; till the Potter hath separated and distinguished his clay to several Purposes;
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1. Before a man chooseth any thing, he weighs well, and considers, and overlooks it in his minde; He weighs all the flaws and all the perfections in it, that he may know what he chooseth, and not do it hoodwinked:
1. Before a man chooses any thing, he weighs well, and considers, and overlooks it in his mind; He weighs all the flaws and all the perfections in it, that he may know what he chooses, and not do it hoodwinked:
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When he divided to the Nations their Inheritance, and separated the sons of Adam, then he said, Jacob is my portion: He knew what he did, how he would prove;
When he divided to the nations their Inheritance, and separated the Sons of Adam, then he said, Jacob is my portion: He knew what he did, how he would prove;
Hence it is there are no repentings in God, because the thing was throughly weighed: We often repent because of our heady rushing upon this, and the other;
Hence it is there Are no repentings in God, Because the thing was thoroughly weighed: We often Repent Because of our heady rushing upon this, and the other;
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but Ought not this Daughter of Abraham to be loosed, whom Satan hath bound, lo these eighteen years? She must be loosed because a Daughter of Abraham, [ of that stock, ] how ever mean and base in the eyes of man;
but Ought not this Daughter of Abraham to be loosed, whom Satan hath bound, lo these eighteen Years? She must be loosed Because a Daughter of Abraham, [ of that stock, ] how ever mean and base in the eyes of man;
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and therefore that is not first concluded in God concerning any, This is a damned wretch, whom I hate and detest; No: his damnation is of himself; he procures his own curse:
and Therefore that is not First concluded in God Concerning any, This is a damned wretch, whom I hate and detest; No: his damnation is of himself; he procures his own curse:
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and therefore the choosing, the setting his heart upon any, that is the thing which saves. (If God say) as Sampson did concerning Delilah, Give me her, for she pleaseth me;
and Therefore the choosing, the setting his heart upon any, that is the thing which saves. (If God say) as Sampson did Concerning Delilah, Give me her, for she Pleases me;
yet she pleased the King, and obtained kindnesse of him, Chap. 2.9. and vers. 17. and the King loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight, and this is the thing that brings the Crown to her, be she what she will, Thou art fair my Love, my undefiled.
yet she pleased the King, and obtained kindness of him, Chap. 2.9. and vers. 17. and the King loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sighed, and this is the thing that brings the Crown to her, be she what she will, Thou art fair my Love, my undefiled.
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who hath translated us out of darkness into the Kingdome of his dear Son, and in the Revelation it is said, they were redeemed to God from amongst men, and Christ saith, because I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you:
who hath translated us out of darkness into the Kingdom of his dear Son, and in the Revelation it is said, they were redeemed to God from among men, and christ Says, Because I have chosen you out of the world, Therefore the world hates you:
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He takes his chosen ones, out of their chains, out of their filth, out of a perishing condition, cuts them off from the old stock. That which he intends for a vessell of honour, he takes it out of the Lump, he leaves not his own in the same Lump with the rude world.
He Takes his chosen ones, out of their chains, out of their filth, out of a perishing condition, cuts them off from the old stock. That which he intends for a vessel of honour, he Takes it out of the Lump, he leaves not his own in the same Lump with the rude world.
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Now this is the great thing to be considered, whether you are yet thus pulled out? hath he made thee indeed to differ from the rude world? art thou pulled out of the old Kingdome of Sathan, where the whole world dwell in wickednesse,
Now this is the great thing to be considered, whither you Are yet thus pulled out? hath he made thee indeed to differ from the rude world? art thou pulled out of the old Kingdom of Sathan, where the Whole world dwell in wickedness,
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but this will make it appear, he chooseth thee, if thou canst say with David, He plucked my feet out of the Snare, he brought me up from the nethermost Hell:
but this will make it appear, he chooses thee, if thou Canst say with David, He plucked my feet out of the Snare, he brought me up from the nethermost Hell:
there it appears, God is God. We would vainly promise our selves, (as the whole world do) to be saved by his love onely, and so quietly passe our Lives in our own wills here,
there it appears, God is God. We would vainly promise our selves, (as the Whole world do) to be saved by his love only, and so quietly pass our Lives in our own wills Here,
as that God should go to take to himself a people out of the midst of another people, by great signes and wonders? &c. to take out of Snares and Bonds and Intanglements? for God to say, Come out of all, and be you clean,
as that God should go to take to himself a people out of the midst of Another people, by great Signs and wonders? etc. to take out of Snares and Bonds and Entanglements? for God to say, Come out of all, and be you clean,
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and be my people, and I will be your God? I shall inquire of you, are you thus chosen? are you pulled out of darkness, and out of death, and joyned to all the living? Though in never so mean a place, nenever so despised an outcast,
and be my people, and I will be your God? I shall inquire of you, Are you thus chosen? Are you pulled out of darkness, and out of death, and joined to all the living? Though in never so mean a place, nenever so despised an outcast,
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If there be that seed of Life, it will ever be stirring and moving, and bending (like the Needle touched with the Loadstone, set it where you will, it can never rest untill it come into its right place) till the Soul be brought to God.
If there be that seed of Life, it will ever be stirring and moving, and bending (like the Needle touched with the Loadstone, Set it where you will, it can never rest until it come into its right place) till the Soul be brought to God.
but to this Centre the spirit of life ever tends, to come from, and out of, all things unto God, &c. 4. Things that are chosen have no hand in their own choice, All that befalls this Chosen Generation is of mercy and free goodness:
but to this Centre the Spirit of life ever tends, to come from, and out of, all things unto God, etc. 4. Things that Are chosen have no hand in their own choice, All that befalls this Chosen Generation is of mercy and free Goodness:
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but he spends a great deal of cost and pains upon some, he prepares the Vessell for that very purpose to put in new wine; Old Bottles would break presently, they were not intended for that use:
but he spends a great deal of cost and pains upon Some, he prepares the Vessel for that very purpose to put in new wine; Old Bottles would break presently, they were not intended for that use:
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and nourishment from that, then he would from a stone, God expects not to gather grapes of thorns; he looks not to reap, where he never sowed, the unjust Servant accused him falsly in that,
and nourishment from that, then he would from a stone, God expects not to gather grapes of thorns; he looks not to reap, where he never sowed, the unjust Servant accused him falsely in that,
if he will make a man an example, a witness of his power and severity, (for the Gospel hath that in it too, it is to be preacht for a witness to all, as well,
if he will make a man an Exampl, a witness of his power and severity, (for the Gospel hath that in it too, it is to be preached for a witness to all, as well,
If I be a Father, where is my Honour? he expects fruit from you, he looks for sweet grapes from his Vine, he expects you should hear (Sure they are my people, they'l be ordered and perswaded,
If I be a Father, where is my Honour? he expects fruit from you, he looks for sweet grapes from his Vine, he expects you should hear (Sure they Are my people, They'll be ordered and persuaded,
and prevailed with) he expects better entertainment from them, then from the world, and though it falls out, that they are the chief of Sinners, and found the most ill requiting of all People, I,
and prevailed with) he expects better entertainment from them, then from the world, and though it falls out, that they Are the chief of Sinners, and found the most ill requiting of all People, I,
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he looks for more, where he trusts with more, where he trusts with Heavenly Treasure, I sayd, They are my People, Children that will not lye, and in all things he expects their moderation that at all times they stand open and ready to receive him;
he looks for more, where he trusts with more, where he trusts with Heavenly Treasure, I said, They Are my People, Children that will not lie, and in all things he expects their moderation that At all times they stand open and ready to receive him;
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He takes them into his bosom, hides them under the shadow of his wings, (Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints,) and if their Death be precious,
He Takes them into his bosom, hides them under the shadow of his wings, (Precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of his Saints,) and if their Death be precious,
if there be Love in that work of bringing to Death; Then how much more Love will be seen in bringing them again to Life? He says of his Vineyard, that He watches it night and day:
if there be Love in that work of bringing to Death; Then how much more Love will be seen in bringing them again to Life? He Says of his Vineyard, that He watches it night and day:
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If they are sent into captivity, it is for their good, (there his eye is after them:) If the three children are cast into the furnace, there is a fourth like the Son of God, He will walk with them there:
If they Are sent into captivity, it is for their good, (there his eye is After them:) If the three children Are cast into the furnace, there is a fourth like the Son of God, He will walk with them there:
Before I come to make Use of this, I would speak something of the next words, A Royal Priesthood: This chosen Generation is intended for that, to be a Royal Priesthood, to offer up Prayers and Praises to God:
Before I come to make Use of this, I would speak something of the next words, A Royal Priesthood: This chosen Generation is intended for that, to be a Royal Priesthood, to offer up Prayers and Praises to God:
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and Christ says to his Disciples, who were of this Royal Priesthood, when you pray, say, Our Father: All must go to him as our Lord, and bow before their Judg; but they have an interest in him,
and christ Says to his Disciples, who were of this Royal Priesthood, when you pray, say, Our Father: All must go to him as our Lord, and bow before their Judge; but they have an Interest in him,
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and if you had but the knowledg of your interest in this Father, certainly you could not hold your Peace, you could not be kept off from going and making your requests known to him:
and if you had but the knowledge of your Interest in this Father, Certainly you could not hold your Peace, you could not be kept off from going and making your requests known to him:
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We would be taught to pray any ways, rather then to pray thus, Our Father; as the Disciples ask of Christ, Teach us to pray: but how? as John taught his Disciples: Why,
We would be taught to pray any ways, rather then to pray thus, Our Father; as the Disciples ask of christ, Teach us to pray: but how? as John taught his Disciples: Why,
and therefore he teaches them to pray thus, Our Father. But how long were they before brought to ask any thing in this name! such a wretched unwillingness is in the heart of man, indeed to know,
and Therefore he Teaches them to pray thus, Our Father. But how long were they before brought to ask any thing in this name! such a wretched unwillingness is in the heart of man, indeed to know,
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2. This Royal Priesthood have this Priviledg from their interest in God, They may go freely, and with boldness, to the Throne of Grace; no need of strangeness or straitness on Gods part:
2. This Royal Priesthood have this Privilege from their Interest in God, They may go freely, and with boldness, to the Throne of Grace; no need of strangeness or straitness on God's part:
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And it is said of our fathers, how they walked with God, and were the friends of God: They had a boldness to go in to him at all times, in all cases of need:
And it is said of our Father's, how they walked with God, and were the Friends of God: They had a boldness to go in to him At all times, in all cases of need:
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Though called Dog, and put off once and again, yet she follows on still, and will not leave, till at last she gets this Answer, O woman, great is thy Faith!
Though called Dog, and put off once and again, yet she follows on still, and will not leave, till At last she gets this Answer, Oh woman, great is thy Faith!
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They will never from his door till he arise and avenge his Elect. There is a wonderful sympathy that runs in the worst of times, that cannot give over;
They will never from his door till he arise and avenge his Elect. There is a wondered Sympathy that runs in the worst of times, that cannot give over;
And therefore what need is there, and what great advantage might be to you, to know you are of this Royal Priesthood, to whom these Priviledges belong!
And Therefore what need is there, and what great advantage might be to you, to know you Are of this Royal Priesthood, to whom these Privileges belong!
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And therefore •ohn says concerning some, I write unto you that have BELEEVED, that you may know you BELEEVE, &c. But how shall we know this Chosen Generation?
And Therefore •ohn Says Concerning Some, I write unto you that have BELIEVED, that you may know you BELIEVE, etc. But how shall we know this Chosen Generation?
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Now examine if it be not thus with you, where ever you meet with a living breath from the Lord, doth it not touch something in you? Doth it not turn and strike the heart? and cause a strange natural close in your spirits? When Christ put but his finger in at the hole of the door, the Spouses bowels were turned presently;
Now examine if it be not thus with you, where ever you meet with a living breath from the Lord, does it not touch something in you? Does it not turn and strike the heart? and cause a strange natural close in your spirits? When christ put but his finger in At the hold of the door, the Spouses bowels were turned presently;
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all that hath the same shadow, to them passes for the same thing: but my sheep know my voyce (saith Christ;) That touches them, and the voyce of strangers they will not hear:
all that hath the same shadow, to them passes for the same thing: but my sheep know my voice (Says christ;) That touches them, and the voice of Strangers they will not hear:
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2. You shall know this Chosen Generation by this, They can finde no rest for the sole of their foot, no place where to lay their head: Though they run,
2. You shall know this Chosen Generation by this, They can find no rest for the sole of their foot, no place where to lay their head: Though they run,
They can sit down no where, but the stool is pulled from under them, and they hasted up to their journey, Ʋp Elijah, why fittest thou here? Every thing their hearts would pitch on, is made either too hot, or too heavy, for them to carry;
They can fit down no where, but the stool is pulled from under them, and they hasted up to their journey, Ʋp Elijah, why Fittest thou Here? Every thing their hearts would pitch on, is made either too hight, or too heavy, for them to carry;
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it is too hard to kick against the pricks: Therefore I have often said, of all people in the World, it is in vain for those that belong to God to go about to please themselves in any lust;
it is too hard to kick against the pricks: Therefore I have often said, of all people in the World, it is in vain for those that belong to God to go about to please themselves in any lust;
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When all means, and ways, and plots are proved out to the utmost, yet then the Soul is weary of all its labors, and cries out, Ye are all Physicians of no value, you cannot help me.
When all means, and ways, and plots Are proved out to the utmost, yet then the Soul is weary of all its labors, and cries out, You Are all Physicians of no valve, you cannot help me.
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else what will their lives avail? And this I would propose to you, Whether ever any thing thou mettest with in all thy life was enough to thee? whether it was the utmost thing? That thy Soul could sit down in? No, sure I am, nothing can stop the cry of this Elect; It cries night and day:
Else what will their lives avail? And this I would propose to you, Whither ever any thing thou mettest with in all thy life was enough to thee? whither it was the utmost thing? That thy Soul could fit down in? No, sure I am, nothing can stop the cry of this Elect; It cries night and day:
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Jacob (though Pharaoh reckon him an old man,) yet he complains his days were few and evil, and that he had not reached the age of his fathers in their generations:
Jacob (though Pharaoh reckon him an old man,) yet he complains his days were few and evil, and that he had not reached the age of his Father's in their generations:
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and the Devil he speaks peace to them, and they are given up to beleeve a lye: but the Children of God are followed and followed with such a secret whispering in their Souls, that rises up without their pumping;
and the devil he speaks peace to them, and they Are given up to believe a lie: but the Children of God Are followed and followed with such a secret whispering in their Souls, that rises up without their pumping;
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but the time comes the Lord will go on, and call, Samuel, Samuel; so long, till all the chosen of God, that are called according to purpose, shall be made to hear,
but the time comes the Lord will go on, and call, Samuel, Samuel; so long, till all the chosen of God, that Are called according to purpose, shall be made to hear,
yet never find such a witness speaking in them, that they shall be cut off utterly for it ▪ Now to all the Cains, he will peak destruction for that very cause, a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be,
yet never find such a witness speaking in them, that they shall be Cut off utterly for it ▪ Now to all the Cains, he will peak destruction for that very cause, a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be,
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that sin shall utterly separate, (no saith Paul) nothing shall be able to separate, nothing, not Principalities nor Powers of Hell, not the heights or depths of Sin, nothing shall seperate from that love of God, to whom that portion belongs:
that since shall utterly separate, (no Says Paul) nothing shall be able to separate, nothing, not Principalities nor Powers of Hell, not the heights or depths of since, nothing shall separate from that love of God, to whom that portion belongs:
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7. You shall know this Generation by this, whenever there is a heart in them to return, there is a heart in God to receive: He stands open and ready at all times, there are such breathings in the souls of his people, that witness this for him,
7. You shall know this Generation by this, whenever there is a heart in them to return, there is a heart in God to receive: He Stands open and ready At all times, there Are such breathings in the Souls of his people, that witness this for him,
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when ever your souls are in a sober frame, and you can speak truly, and not (as Job saith) the words of a man that is desperate, which are as wind, when ever you are your selves (I say) and sober; see if there be not ever such hints, speaking in you, that God is ready continually;
when ever your Souls Are in a Sobrium frame, and you can speak truly, and not (as Job Says) the words of a man that is desperate, which Are as wind, when ever you Are your selves (I say) and Sobrium; see if there be not ever such hints, speaking in you, that God is ready continually;
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I, but what saith the Spirit still? What speaks that seed of life? Are not these stirring within? Is there not an invisible and strange close in thy soul,
I, but what Says the Spirit still? What speaks that seed of life? are not these stirring within? Is there not an invisible and strange close in thy soul,
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but there is a pressing on through all to the utmost point, to God himself, thy life and Portion? Is it not thus? And so for all the other Characters, are not these things so?
but there is a pressing on through all to the utmost point, to God himself, thy life and Portion? Is it not thus? And so for all the other Characters, Are not these things so?
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Why do we put it off any longer? Why are not we now battered? Why not this night? What hinders? If ever we begin, we must begin with this little grain, though there be but a dim seeing, but a half eye open.
Why do we put it off any longer? Why Are not we now battered? Why not this night? What hinders? If ever we begin, we must begin with this little grain, though there be but a dim seeing, but a half eye open.
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but however, if we did but stick to this dark seeing, then we might go and pray for a farther light, that it may grow cleerer and cleerer to the perfect day.
but however, if we did but stick to this dark seeing, then we might go and pray for a farther Light, that it may grow clearer and clearer to the perfect day.
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the fire, hath been trying and purging, and burning in you, and you are not yet consumed: but when will you turn aside to see this great wonder? When lay it to your heart? I must leave,
the fire, hath been trying and purging, and burning in you, and you Are not yet consumed: but when will you turn aside to see this great wonder? When lay it to your heart? I must leave,
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The Poor WISE MAN, And LITTLE CITY, Against The GREAT KING, And His BULWARKS. SERM. X. May 18. 1651. ECCLES. 9.14, 15. There was a little city, and few men within it;
The Poor WISE MAN, And LITTLE CITY, Against The GREAT KING, And His BULWARKS. SERMON. X. May 18. 1651. ECCLES. 9.14, 15. There was a little City, and few men within it;
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In three respects compared to a City. 1 A City is for habitation: so God to dwell in his People. 2 It is a place of Free-Trading: so God will be free to trade in sorrows ▪ sufferings, inlargements;
In three respects compared to a city. 1 A city is for habitation: so God to dwell in his People. 2 It is a place of Free-Trading: so God will be free to trade in sorrows ▪ sufferings, enlargements;
What he pleaseth with his people. 3 It's a place of safety: So God looks to be safe in his People, in his Name ▪ to be kept from reproach and sufferings.
What he Pleases with his people. 3 It's a place of safety: So God looks to be safe in his People, in his Name ▪ to be kept from reproach and sufferings.
Little notice of it. 2 Little in compare of many thousands left: But a small remnant. 3 Little, not easily seen, nor found, without a diligent search. III. There are but few men in it.
Little notice of it. 2 Little in compare of many thousands left: But a small remnant. 3 Little, not Easily seen, nor found, without a diligent search. III. There Are but few men in it.
Hence three things considered: 1 Few men in it, that no flesh might have to glory in saving it. 2 All is emptied out of the room, that God may dwell in it,
Hence three things considered: 1 Few men in it, that no Flesh might have to glory in Saving it. 2 All is emptied out of the room, that God may dwell in it,
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but time and chance hapneth to them all. None of these will carry through: by strength shall no man prevail, and the wisdom of this world is foolishness;
but time and chance Happeneth to them all. None of these will carry through: by strength shall no man prevail, and the Wisdom of this world is foolishness;
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The words in themselves are a metaphor taken up by the Holy Ghost, by which he would express himself in things obvious to mans sense and reason, and humane capacity,
The words in themselves Are a metaphor taken up by the Holy Ghost, by which he would express himself in things obvious to men sense and reason, and humane capacity,
They left all other dwellings all other contents delights enjoyments (wherein the world live) chusing rather to wander in a wilderness, where there was no way, till they might come to this City of habitation; they rested in no place:
They left all other dwellings all other contents delights enjoyments (wherein the world live) choosing rather to wander in a Wilderness, where there was no Way, till they might come to this city of habitation; they rested in no place:
and sit down in their own house. — O when shall I come and appear before God! (saith David ) Though he had a strong Army now with him, of the valiants of Israel, and they faithful and ready to venture their lives for him, through a whole host,
and fit down in their own house. — Oh when shall I come and appear before God! (Says David) Though he had a strong Army now with him, of the valiants of Israel, and they faithful and ready to venture their lives for him, through a Whole host,
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Peace, Love, Joy, Singleness, Hope, Meekness, &c. this City is full of inhabitants. It is said in the Proverbs, He dwelt in the habitable part of the Earth,
Peace, Love, Joy, Singleness, Hope, Meekness, etc. this city is full of inhabitants. It is said in the Proverbs, He dwelled in the habitable part of the Earth,
Time was, when he came and went as a wayfaring man, that stays but for a night and is gone; (and thus he is now in many of your souls, he comes and goes presently) but there is a time,
Time was, when he Come and went as a wayfaring man, that stays but for a night and is gone; (and thus he is now in many of your Souls, he comes and Goes presently) but there is a time,
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2 A City is a place of free traffique, where men may buy and sell freely without any molestation (if they are made Free of the City) trade where they will,
2 A city is a place of free traffic, where men may buy and fell freely without any molestation (if they Are made Free of the city) trade where they will,
Sometimes he will trade in tryals and sorrows, to bring forth the riches of the deeps beneath; sometimes he will trade in chearings, inlargings, and revivings of Spirit.
Sometime he will trade in trials and sorrows, to bring forth the riches of the deeps beneath; sometime he will trade in cheerings, inlargings, and revivings of Spirit.
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he dwells not so in us, (though visits and passes too and fro often) for the Spirit of the Lord cannot be bound, it will have liberty to stir and act at pleasure;
he dwells not so in us, (though visits and passes too and from often) for the Spirit of the Lord cannot be bound, it will have liberty to stir and act At pleasure;
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as well as inlargements and injoyments) but in his own City he is free, there he can trade in what he will, and when he will, and how he will; they always submit and say, Not my will, but Thine;
as well as enlargements and enjoyments) but in his own city he is free, there he can trade in what he will, and when he will, and how he will; they always submit and say, Not my will, but Thine;
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It is expected by God, as Lot saith of the Angels that came to him (when the wicked Sodomites pressed to the door to do them violence) see how earnest he is,
It is expected by God, as Lot Says of the Angels that Come to him (when the wicked Sodomites pressed to the door to do them violence) see how earnest he is,
how he labours? What will he not give to save them out of their hands? Nay, take my two daughters, rather take all I have, onely let these strangers alone, disturb not them:
how he labours? What will he not give to save them out of their hands? Nay, take my two daughters, rather take all I have, only let these Strangers alone, disturb not them:
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and therefore the Church writes of Paul and Silas, that they were men which had hazarded their lives for the Gospel; nay let all go, to keep this Name up.
and Therefore the Church writes of Paul and Silas, that they were men which had hazarded their lives for the Gospel; nay let all go, to keep this Name up.
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Such a City as this will God have, such a people he seeks, that will build him a sanctuary, where he may be safe out of all dangers, that will (in deed,
Such a city as this will God have, such a people he seeks, that will built him a sanctuary, where he may be safe out of all dangers, that will (in deed,
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that any of you were brought forth to be such a City where God might take up his abode, and be free to do his own will (whatsoever pleaseth him) where he might dwell securely; [ always a watch and faithful oversight to preserve his Name and Truth from suffering:
that any of you were brought forth to be such a city where God might take up his Abided, and be free to do his own will (whatsoever Pleases him) where he might dwell securely; [ always a watch and faithful oversight to preserve his Name and Truth from suffering:
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no great notice is taken of it, (but a poor obscure worthless thing it is looked upon to be;) and therefore 'tis said of Christ, He shall not cry, nor lift up his voice in the streets.
no great notice is taken of it, (but a poor Obscure worthless thing it is looked upon to be;) and Therefore it's said of christ, He shall not cry, nor lift up his voice in the streets.
He makes no great bustle in the world, (by power, and strength, and reason, and much talking to maintain his Cause) but gathers to a corner amongst a few, a despised company of Publicans and Harlots, and blinde and lame, [ the abjects of the world ] and these he teaches,
He makes no great bustle in the world, (by power, and strength, and reason, and much talking to maintain his Cause) but gathers to a corner among a few, a despised company of Publicans and Harlots, and blind and lame, [ the abjects of the world ] and these he Teaches,
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as the multitudes that followed Christ did, till he came even to the twelve, and asks them, What, will you also forsake me? Baals Prophets indeed they are many;
as the Multitudes that followed christ did, till he Come even to the twelve, and asks them, What, will you also forsake me? Baal's prophets indeed they Are many;
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I, but the Lords Prophet is onely one despised Micaiah, and he never prophesied good to Ahab. If you seek this City indeed, expect it not in a multitude.
I, but the lords Prophet is only one despised Micaiah, and he never prophesied good to Ahab. If you seek this city indeed, expect it not in a multitude.
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when all is done that can be, you can get no gold but where it is, (though you dig and dig never so in a wrong soil) there is but a remnant when all is done:
when all is done that can be, you can get no gold but where it is, (though you dig and dig never so in a wrong soil) there is but a remnant when all is done:
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but two or three wise men that are led by a star [ here and there one ] a Philip, a Nathanael, a Peter; they can truly say, We have found the Messias, he of whom Moses wrote;
but two or three wise men that Are led by a star [ Here and there one ] a Philip, a Nathanael, a Peter; they can truly say, We have found the Messias, he of whom Moses wrote;
The children of Israel, and the children of Judah go together with weeping and supplication, and aske the way to Zion, with their faces thitherward. See how they are bent to the thing,
The children of Israel, and the children of Judah go together with weeping and supplication, and ask the Way to Zion, with their faces thitherward. See how they Are bent to the thing,
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and the City is but Little. Many Cities indeed there are in the world [ Cities of silk, and purple, and scarlet; of gold, and silver, and all precious wares, great hopes and confidences, and faith, and knowledge, and high words, &c. such Cities may easily be seen and found ] but if ever you finde this little City, you must have a new eye given you, such a one as Moses had, to see things that are invisible; things that appear not at all here,
and the city is but Little. Many Cities indeed there Are in the world [ Cities of silk, and purple, and scarlet; of gold, and silver, and all precious wares, great hope's and confidences, and faith, and knowledge, and high words, etc. such Cities may Easily be seen and found ] but if ever you find this little city, you must have a new eye given you, such a one as Moses had, to see things that Are invisible; things that appear not At all Here,
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unless it be given you to understand the parable, unless your understandings be opened to see into the Scriptures, into them ] many read the letters (see them without) but cannot pierce into the Spirit and meaning of them.
unless it be given you to understand the parable, unless your understandings be opened to see into the Scriptures, into them ] many read the letters (see them without) but cannot pierce into the Spirit and meaning of them.
All the world never once dream that God is bound up in so little a compass, that he lives in such a little City. They plead, Is not God everywhere? Is he not with us as well as with you? No:
All the world never once dream that God is bound up in so little a compass, that he lives in such a little city. They plead, Is not God everywhere? Is he not with us as well as with you? No:
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He is indeed every where, but he is not seen everywhere, he is known in Zion (that little City) but all others, the great and learned of the world, see him not: they cannot see invisibly; that's nonsense, they'll say.
He is indeed every where, but he is not seen everywhere, he is known in Zion (that little city) but all Others, the great and learned of the world, see him not: they cannot see invisibly; that's nonsense, They'll say.
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she that was barren hath brought forth seven, [ a compleat number, ] a remnant he will ever reserve. 2. It was considered this City was but a little one. 1. It makes no great noise nor stir in the world, (it raises no Armies,
she that was barren hath brought forth seven, [ a complete number, ] a remnant he will ever reserve. 2. It was considered this city was but a little one. 1. It makes no great noise nor stir in the world, (it raises no Armies,
nor makes Tumults to defend and enlarge it self.) 2. Little indeed, if you consider the vast world, the great multitudes ▪ and many thousands, that fall short and perish:
nor makes Tumults to defend and enlarge it self.) 2. Little indeed, if you Consider the vast world, the great Multitudes ▪ and many thousands, that fallen short and perish:
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It is but a small cloud of a hands bredth, in compare to the whole Heavens. 3. But little, as being hardly seen and found: Many shall seek to enter, and shall not be able:
It is but a small cloud of a hands breadth, in compare to the Whole Heavens. 3. But little, as being hardly seen and found: Many shall seek to enter, and shall not be able:
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And therefore there is great need (were but your Souls sensible of it) to cry out with David, O lead me and guide me in the way taht I should walk, [ the way that leads to this City of Habitation. ] Now to proceed. III.
And Therefore there is great need (were but your Souls sensible of it) to cry out with David, Oh led me and guide me in the Way taht I should walk, [ the Way that leads to this city of Habitation. ] Now to proceed. III.
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But he goes forth against the great Goliah onely in the Name of the Lord: and all the saved ones ever have and will cry out, Grace, Grace, Grace; That must do all;
But he Goes forth against the great Goliath only in the Name of the Lord: and all the saved ones ever have and will cry out, Grace, Grace, Grace; That must do all;
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Who ever are favoured of God to be his people, [ this little City ] He will certainly rout and rout out all the old Inhabitants, They shall not live quietly in it.
Who ever Are favoured of God to be his people, [ this little city ] He will Certainly rout and rout out all the old Inhabitants, They shall not live quietly in it.
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He will surely bring all the old Inhabitants down, all that is sprung from the Man or Devil, He will rout it out and thus is the great company within, the Wisdomes and hopes,
He will surely bring all the old Inhabitants down, all that is sprung from the Man or devil, He will rout it out and thus is the great company within, the Wisdoms and hope's,
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no, alas they have no might to stand in any temptation if but an Alarum sounds, (a rumor that an enemie is indeed coming to set down and besiege) Oh what a strange uproar and trembling doth it cause within!
no, alas they have no might to stand in any temptation if but an Alarm sounds, (a rumor that an enemy is indeed coming to Set down and besiege) O what a strange uproar and trembling does it cause within!
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All the Wisdom and hope and faith and experience, how do all give back and are not able to stand to look the Enemy in the face without the Lord appear, and be Captain himself:
All the Wisdom and hope and faith and experience, how do all give back and Are not able to stand to look the Enemy in the face without the Lord appear, and be Captain himself:
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whoever of you are indeed this City of God, you can witness how weak and unable you are to help your selves [ unstable as water not able to stand to it in the least Tryall ] there are but few men in it: and as Gehazi cryed out to Elisha when he saw the enemies round about the City, Alas, Master what shal we do? so may we cry out indeed if we did but see the danger: For
whoever of you Are indeed this city of God, you can witness how weak and unable you Are to help your selves [ unstable as water not able to stand to it in the least Trial ] there Are but few men in it: and as Gehazi cried out to Elisha when he saw the enemies round about the city, Alas, Master what shall we do? so may we cry out indeed if we did but see the danger: For
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then an OLD AND FOOLISH KING that will no more be admonished, &c. In all Ages this old King [ the old serpent the Devil ] hath played these pranks against this little City;
then an OLD AND FOOLISH KING that will no more be admonished, etc. In all Ages this old King [ the old serpent the devil ] hath played these pranks against this little city;
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he will never leave spitting his Venome and Poyson against the Truth to destroy it utterly, That the name of Israel may be no more. This Haman can have no rest, so long as Mordecai lives;
he will never leave spitting his Venom and Poison against the Truth to destroy it utterly, That the name of Israel may be no more. This Haman can have no rest, so long as Mordecai lives;
Poor Mordecai is an eye-soar, and troubles and disquiets this Great King; and Gallows must be provided to hang Mordecai, and D crees sent out to destroy the whole Nation of the Jews for his sake;
Poor Mordecai is an eye-soar, and Troubles and disquiets this Great King; and Gallows must be provided to hang Mordecai, and WORSER crees sent out to destroy the Whole nation of the jews for his sake;
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out of wisdom, and parts, and righteousness, and zeal, and hope, and faith, and what not? that he cannot raise a Bulwark out of against the Truth. Paul had these strong Bulwarks fram'd in him against the Truth in Stephen (when he was stoned to death,) He was of the strictest way of the Pharisees, He walked according to his Conscience, He was as concerning the Law blameless;
out of Wisdom, and parts, and righteousness, and zeal, and hope, and faith, and what not? that he cannot raise a Bulwark out of against the Truth. Paul had these strong Bulwarks framed in him against the Truth in Stephen (when he was stoned to death,) He was of the Strictest Way of the Pharisees, He walked according to his Conscience, He was as Concerning the Law blameless;
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for he works himself strangely under ground, he hath strange wiles to cheat and cozen by, by knowledg of the Scriptures, by zeal, by forwardness to venture lives and estates for the Truth (as we then think;) by these doth he s••ly winde in, and raise his great Bulwarks:
for he works himself strangely under ground, he hath strange wiles to cheat and cozen by, by knowledge of the Scriptures, by zeal, by forwardness to venture lives and estates for the Truth (as we then think;) by these does he s••ly wind in, and raise his great Bulwarks:
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and if the Lord help you not, and deliver the City, he will soonest of all destroy you, where you think you are safest; and so keep off all Truth from coming neer to touch •ou:
and if the Lord help you not, and deliver the city, he will soonest of all destroy you, where you think you Are Safest; and so keep off all Truth from coming near to touch •ou:
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Bulwarks of Gold, and Silver, and Pearls, (if need be;) any thing that is but this Worlds material (and that takes in a great compass) he can make a Bulwark to save himself, and undo the Soul by. Good Lord! what strange devices hath h•!
Bulwarks of Gold, and Silver, and Pearls, (if need be;) any thing that is but this World's material (and that Takes in a great compass) he can make a Bulwark to save himself, and undo the Soul by. Good Lord! what strange devices hath h•!
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for the Enemy, against our Brother? [ then to joyn with the Devil in his Bulwarks against the Truth? ] for one of these hands we must needs fall into.
for the Enemy, against our Brother? [ then to join with the devil in his Bulwarks against the Truth? ] for one of these hands we must needs fallen into.
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and yet by his plain wisdom he can over-reach, and supplant, and go beyond, all the deep plots and cunning of this great King: How soon was Paul stopt in the midst of his run,
and yet by his plain Wisdom he can overreach, and supplant, and go beyond, all the deep plots and cunning of this great King: How soon was Paul stopped in the midst of his run,
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and with a word can crush thee to nothing.) Such a word from this poor wise man is able to overturn and shake down all the great Bulwarks of this great King: But the rumor and noise of a barly loaf is heard,
and with a word can crush thee to nothing.) Such a word from this poor wise man is able to overturn and shake down all the great Bulwarks of this great King: But the rumor and noise of a Barley loaf is herd,
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and fills your ears alwayes, with desperate rumors, and hot alarums of ruine and destruction, and possesses your Souls with strange fears and perplexities, and sinkings;
and fills your ears always, with desperate rumours, and hight alarms of ruin and destruction, and Possesses your Souls with strange fears and perplexities, and sinkings;
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These things will surely bring you to a strait (when seised upon your hearts) to consider, 1. That for certain, God hath a City, a people in whom he dwells. 2. this is but a little one, and hard to find. 3. There are but few men in it, [ Little help to wage war and defend it ] 4. A great King comes against it,
These things will surely bring you to a strait (when seized upon your hearts) to Consider, 1. That for certain, God hath a city, a people in whom he dwells. 2. this is but a little one, and hard to find. 3. There Are but few men in it, [ Little help to wage war and defend it ] 4. A great King comes against it,
he raises all his forces, ( Gebal and Ammon, the Philistines, with them of Tyre, the Ishmaelites, and Hargarens ) all the Legions of Hell will be sure to have a throw at this City:
he raises all his forces, (Gebal and Ammon, the philistines, with them of Tyre, the Ishmaelites, and Hargarens) all the Legions of Hell will be sure to have a throw At this city:
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and great resolutions neither to eat nor drink, till they have slain Paul, [ till this City be destroyed ] but well, there is yet hope in Israel, in it was found a poor wise man, &c. Whence I would consider these two things.
and great resolutions neither to eat nor drink, till they have slave Paul, [ till this city be destroyed ] but well, there is yet hope in Israel, in it was found a poor wise man, etc. Whence I would Consider these two things.
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and say, who shall go to heaven, to fetch him thence? or go down to Hell, to bring him thence? but the word is nigh thee, It is within, (if it be at all) The Kingdom of heaven is within you, the poor wise man is in this City, else it can never be saved by him.
and say, who shall go to heaven, to fetch him thence? or go down to Hell, to bring him thence? but the word is High thee, It is within, (if it be At all) The Kingdom of heaven is within you, the poor wise man is in this city, Else it can never be saved by him.
And this might shew the great vanity of peoples thoughts, who look for the Kingdom of God to come by observation, they think to pull it to them, by their huntings,
And this might show the great vanity of peoples thoughts, who look for the Kingdom of God to come by observation, they think to pull it to them, by their huntings,
no, (but if ever it be to be had) it is within thee; truth is to spring out of the Earth, the seed is there already, that seed of God, onely the spirit goes forth to unlock and open the ground, that it may get out, when it pleased the Father, (saith Paul) To reveal his Son in me, &c. He was there before, only now is revealed and made manifest, but
no, (but if ever it be to be had) it is within thee; truth is to spring out of the Earth, the seed is there already, that seed of God, only the Spirit Goes forth to unlock and open the ground, that it may get out, when it pleased the Father, (Says Paul) To reveal his Son in me, etc. He was there before, only now is revealed and made manifest, but
2. How then shall you know whether this poor wise man be in you or not, [ whether Christ be there or no ] It is not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, that shall enter, many have good words,
2. How then shall you know whither this poor wise man be in you or not, [ whither christ be there or no ] It is not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, that shall enter, many have good words,
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&c. that is the first work of Christ, where ever he is in any Soul, to be ever stopping and curbing and snibbing the man, in the vain runs, and promises of his heart;
etc. that is the First work of christ, where ever he is in any Soul, to be ever stopping and curbing and snibbing the man, in the vain runs, and promises of his heart;
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cast it where you will, it will swim, and get above, this seed of Life cannot quite dye, Thou holdest our souls in Life (saith David: ) and again, thou holdest me fast behind, and before; he can get out no wayes, [ he can neither promise himself deliverance, nor yet conclude destruction ] such a strange bond holds the Soul:
cast it where you will, it will swim, and get above, this seed of Life cannot quite die, Thou holdest our Souls in Life (Says David:) and again, thou holdest me fast behind, and before; he can get out no ways, [ he can neither promise himself deliverance, nor yet conclude destruction ] such a strange bound holds the Soul:
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and I would now seriously enquire of some of you, (in whose souls the truth is) whether ever you could say soberly in all your lives, you were utterly cut off,
and I would now seriously inquire of Some of you, (in whose Souls the truth is) whither ever you could say soberly in all your lives, you were utterly Cut off,
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so I say, if Christ be in thee, thou canst not but love Christ, (that of thine own kind, wherever thou findest it ] as Paul says, we cannot do any thing against the truth,
so I say, if christ be in thee, thou Canst not but love christ, (that of thine own kind, wherever thou Findest it ] as Paul Says, we cannot do any thing against the truth,
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but for it, though the heart would be spurning and shrinking away, saying, he is a hard Master, yet where this Spirit of Christ is, it will joyn to his own;
but for it, though the heart would be spurning and shrinking away, saying, he is a hard Master, yet where this Spirit of christ is, it will join to his own;
and stratagems of the Devil, that all are but to destroy, the soul is made to take notice of the secret carriages of things within, it sees all the Train of his wyles and tricks, and inventions how they are laid,
and stratagems of the devil, that all Are but to destroy, the soul is made to take notice of the secret carriages of things within, it sees all the Train of his wiles and tricks, and Inventions how they Are laid,
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though you speak never so good words, and fair promises, and all seems right, yet the Spirit of Christ, where it is, will try and examine whence it comes, from what root all spings,
though you speak never so good words, and fair promises, and all seems right, yet the Spirit of christ, where it is, will try and examine whence it comes, from what root all spings,
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whether from heaven or hell? &c. 5. Where Christ is, he will never yield up his City, though it cost him his life, he wil stand to his charge what ever comes on it;
whither from heaven or hell? etc. 5. Where christ is, he will never yield up his city, though it cost him his life, he will stand to his charge what ever comes on it;
as the three children answer, though our God should not deliver us, yet (this their souls are resolved in) we will not fall down and worship the golden Image:
as the three children answer, though our God should not deliver us, yet (this their Souls Are resolved in) we will not fallen down and worship the golden Image:
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this is your hour, and the power, of darkness, yet the soul consents not, it will not fall down and worship an Idol God Jacob will not go back again to Labans service, what ever comes on it,
this is your hour, and the power, of darkness, yet the soul consents not, it will not fallen down and worship an Idol God Jacob will not go back again to Labans service, what ever comes on it,
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yet there is a strange looking towards God, out of the belly of hell, (saith Jonah) I looked toward thy holy Temple, where truth is sown in the Soul, it cannot but look thither ward [ towards God ] bind it,
yet there is a strange looking towards God, out of the belly of hell, (Says Jonah) I looked towards thy holy Temple, where truth is sown in the Soul, it cannot but look thither ward [ towards God ] bind it,
and should sit down in Hell for ever among the damned, yet I said in my Soul, sure I shall love God th re, I sh•ll •p ak something well of him, amongst all that cursed and hatefull crew, such a strange turning God ward is there in the worst of times.
and should fit down in Hell for ever among the damned, yet I said in my Soul, sure I shall love God th re, I sh•ll •p ak something well of him, among all that cursed and hateful crew, such a strange turning God ward is there in the worst of times.
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It would now follow to speak of the Deliverance what way he takes, how he delivers this City from the great King? and that is not by force nor might, nor multitudes, but by his wisdom, by a sleight, that great Goliahs head is presently taken off by a wyle, an unexpected way:
It would now follow to speak of the Deliverance what Way he Takes, how he delivers this city from the great King? and that is not by force nor might, nor Multitudes, but by his Wisdom, by a sleight, that great Goliath's head is presently taken off by a wile, an unexpected Way:
and so taken ] This can the Poor man do by his Wisdom, but I would wish none of you to take it in hand, 'tis too hard for you to put your hand in the fire, and not be burnt.
and so taken ] This can the Poor man do by his Wisdom, but I would wish none of you to take it in hand, it's too hard for you to put your hand in the fire, and not be burned.
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For three Reasons. 1. To be a Pattern of the Life to come, where all live in Love and Peace. 2. To be a standing place of Worship, whither the Tribes go up. 3. For a Witness, to condemn the World in all their false ways. III. What are the Materials of this House? 1. Not of all, but onely living stones, such as will abide, in whom the spirit of life is sown:
For three Reasons. 1. To be a Pattern of the Life to come, where all live in Love and Peace. 2. To be a standing place of Worship, whither the Tribes go up. 3. For a Witness, to condemn the World in all their false ways. III. What Are the Materials of this House? 1. Not of all, but only living stones, such as will abide, in whom the Spirit of life is sown:
a curse in all their ways, vers. 6, 9. This applyed to the present desolation upon us, it being impossible for us to prosper without joyning in to be a one People. VI. The Priviledges considered, which accrue to them that set hand to this work:
a curse in all their ways, vers. 6, 9. This applied to the present desolation upon us, it being impossible for us to prosper without joining in to be a one People. VI. The Privileges considered, which accrue to them that Set hand to this work:
They are these four. 1. God promiseth, Vers. 8. to take pleasure in it: This is a great Priviledg. 2. Vers. 13. he says, I am with you (saith the Lord:) His presence goes along. 3. He promiseth, Chap. 2.19. From this day will I bless you:
They Are these four. 1. God promises, Vers. 8. to take pleasure in it: This is a great Privilege. 2. Vers. 13. he Says, I am with you (Says the Lord:) His presence Goes along. 3. He promises, Chap. 2.19. From this day will I bless you:
A sure blessing follows. 4. He promiseth Zerubbabel, Vers. last, I will make thee as a signet, &c. In which three great Priviledges considered. 1. A Signet hath a neer relation to the hand;
A sure blessing follows. 4. He promises Zerubbabel, Vers. last, I will make thee as a signet, etc. In which three great Privileges considered. 1. A Signet hath a near Relation to the hand;
HAGG. 1.2, 3, 4, &c. Thus speaketh the Lord, saying, This People say, The Time is not come, the Time that the Lords House should be built, &c. SEveral things I would mention to you out of this Scripture: 1. I would open what this house is, that God complaineth lieth waste. 2. What this house is to be built up of? of what materials? 3. Why do they plead, It is not time to build the Lords House yet? What Reasons have they for it? 4. What misery comes upon them for neglecting this work;
HAGGAI. 1.2, 3, 4, etc. Thus speaks the Lord, saying, This People say, The Time is not come, the Time that the lords House should be built, etc. SEveral things I would mention to you out of this Scripture: 1. I would open what this house is, that God Complaineth lies waste. 2. What this house is to be built up of? of what materials? 3. Why do they plead, It is not time to built the lords House yet? What Reasons have they for it? 4. What misery comes upon them for neglecting this work;
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They prosper in nothing they set a hand to, because of this. 5. I would open the great benefits and priviledges that follow upon the beginning to set to this work of building God a house,
They prosper in nothing they Set a hand to, Because of this. 5. I would open the great benefits and privileges that follow upon the beginning to Set to this work of building God a house,
and so he sends to deliver them with a high hand and stretched out arm, by strange signs and wonders, against all the opposition and rage of their Enemies.
and so he sends to deliver them with a high hand and stretched out arm, by strange Signs and wonders, against all the opposition and rage of their Enemies.
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here their prayers were made and answered &c. But after they came once to make an evil use of this House, to serve their lusts and own ends (contrary to what God had intended it,) when they come to cry.
Here their Prayers were made and answered etc. But After they Come once to make an evil use of this House, to serve their Lustiest and own ends (contrary to what God had intended it,) when they come to cry.
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after it had lien waste many years, (for the people were now brought out of Babylon, and dwelt in their own Land,) but they let the time slip and pass over,
After it had lain waste many Years, (for the people were now brought out of Babylon, and dwelled in their own Land,) but they let the time slip and pass over,
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II. But WHY WILL THE LORD HAVE A HOUSE BUILT? a set place of Worship? Why will he not leave his Worship to be performed in any place where men please themselves? For these three Reasons.
II But WHY WILL THE LORD HAVE A HOUSE BUILT? a Set place of Worship? Why will he not leave his Worship to be performed in any place where men please themselves? For these three Reasons.
and this God would have a pattern, a rude draught of, in this World, a people brought into some order and conformity of spirit, answerable to the Kingdom to come;
and this God would have a pattern, a rude draught of, in this World, a people brought into Some order and conformity of Spirit, answerable to the Kingdom to come;
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2. God will have a House built, that there may be a certain set way of worship, a place whither the Tribes may go up, the Tribes of the Lord; that every man go not on rudely, in a conceited preposterous way, according to the thoughts of his own heart:
2. God will have a House built, that there may be a certain Set Way of worship, a place whither the Tribes may go up, the Tribes of the Lord; that every man go not on rudely, in a conceited preposterous Way, according to the thoughts of his own heart:
and not left men rudely to the rangings and rovings of their own vain thoughts and conceivings, (as all the world now take up ways of Religion according to their own imaginations:) but he hath a Zion, a House of prayer, a Temple, where Brethren live in unity, joyn with one heart and soul in offering spiritual sacrifices,
and not left men rudely to the rangings and rovings of their own vain thoughts and conceivings, (as all the world now take up ways of Religion according to their own Imaginations:) but he hath a Zion, a House of prayer, a Temple, where Brothers live in unity, join with one heart and soul in offering spiritual Sacrifices,
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And why was all Israel once every year to come to this temple to worship? What was the meaning of it, think you? You'l say perhaps, the Law is gone and abrogated:
And why was all Israel once every year to come to this temple to worship? What was the meaning of it, think you? You'll say perhaps, the Law is gone and abrogated:
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to bring about the End of God, the thing typed out by the Law. Now (as 'tis said of Israel ) That the vail was upon their hearts, that they could not see to the end of the Law when Moses was read:
to bring about the End of God, the thing typed out by the Law. Now (as it's said of Israel) That the Vail was upon their hearts, that they could not see to the end of the Law when Moses was read:
For now, who will not say, that God is to be worshipped? I, but they worship after their own heart and devices; according to the number of their Cities,
For now, who will not say, that God is to be worshipped? I, but they worship After their own heart and devices; according to the number of their Cities,
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and spiritual services are performed to God? It is said in the Acts, Of the rest durst none joyn, but they magnified the people; the way was too strict:
and spiritual services Are performed to God? It is said in the Acts, Of the rest durst none join, but they magnified the people; the Way was too strict:
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they cannot endure to come up to such a joyning, and such an order, where no Self may live: Though many enter into Church-orders, and Church-fellowship, yet alass, there is no true life nor spirit in it;
they cannot endure to come up to such a joining, and such an order, where no Self may live: Though many enter into Church orders, and Church fellowship, yet alas, there is no true life nor Spirit in it;
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they still live loose, as Lords, and Rulers, one over another; there's no walking in love, and meekness, and patience to serve others, and deny themselves.
they still live lose, as lords, and Rulers, one over Another; there's no walking in love, and meekness, and patience to serve Others, and deny themselves.
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and what would the foundation be but lost rubbage, if not built upon, and joyned to, the rest of the House? All minister and help, receive and give honor to other,
and what would the Foundation be but lost rubbage, if not built upon, and joined to, the rest of the House? All minister and help, receive and give honour to other,
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] But how we linger? and the building of this House is neglected? I remember the motioning and stirring to this work was up in some hearts at least twenty years since;
] But how we linger? and the building of this House is neglected? I Remember the motioning and stirring to this work was up in Some hearts At least twenty Years since;
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and a call without, we make no use of the opportunity offered, but plead, It is not time to build the Lords House, because we have no heart to the work, &c.
and a call without, we make no use of the opportunity offered, but plead, It is not time to built the lords House, Because we have no heart to the work, etc.
Thus I have shewed the Reasons why God will have a House built: 1. That there may be a standing place of Worship, whither the Tribes may go up, where all may meet and agree together in one heart and way.
Thus I have showed the Reasons why God will have a House built: 1. That there may be a standing place of Worship, whither the Tribes may go up, where all may meet and agree together in one heart and Way.
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and when they sat by the rivers of Babylon, they wept, and remembred Zion: they called to minde the worship, the services, the solemn assemblies, where God had walked,
and when they sat by the Rivers of Babylon, they wept, and remembered Zion: they called to mind the worship, the services, the solemn assemblies, where God had walked,
and Paul, though he was free from all, yet made himself a servant to all; he made himself a servant, he chose the service, it was his joy to serve others:
and Paul, though he was free from all, yet made himself a servant to all; he made himself a servant, he chosen the service, it was his joy to serve Others:
There are many that cry for corn, and wine, and oyl ▪ [ enlargements and flourishings in the Truth, ] but all is for themselves, to feed their own bellies:
There Are many that cry for corn, and wine, and oil ▪ [ enlargements and flourishings in the Truth, ] but all is for themselves, to feed their own bellies:
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a mans Soul may be lost for all this, and the House of God lie waste. But next, III. Consider, WHAT WILL GOD HAVE THIS HOUSE BUILT OF? WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS OF IT? All that come are not the Materials; No:
a men Soul may be lost for all this, and the House of God lie waste. But next, III. Consider, WHAT WILL GOD HAVE THIS HOUSE BUILT OF? WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS OF IT? All that come Are not the Materials; No:
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Not every one that makes a great shew, and comes to hear, and seems forward, No, no, onely such which have this spirit of life in them, to keep them from stinking and corruption, to make them lasting stones, they are the materials for this house;
Not every one that makes a great show, and comes to hear, and seems forward, No, no, only such which have this Spirit of life in them, to keep them from stinking and corruption, to make them lasting stones, they Are the materials for this house;
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but very few that went out of Jerusalem with him, that follow him to Golgotha, to his Cross; No, none but a few pickt and chosen stones that have a spirit of life to make them last and endure:
but very few that went out of Jerusalem with him, that follow him to Golgotha, to his Cross; No, none but a few picked and chosen stones that have a Spirit of life to make them last and endure:
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David was chose out of all his Brethren, he was a fit stone for the use, a man after Gods own heart, he loves Truth in the inward parts; and this mind he sees in David, and him he pitcheth on;
David was chosen out of all his Brothers, he was a fit stone for the use, a man After God's own heart, he loves Truth in the inward parts; and this mind he sees in David, and him he pitcheth on;
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such a company of choyce stones will he have for this house, a chosen generation of lasting stones that may make a Tabernacle never to be pulled down more, never to be lost;
such a company of choice stones will he have for this house, a chosen generation of lasting stones that may make a Tabernacle never to be pulled down more, never to be lost;
for he will not build his House of any rubbage, but onely of living and tryed stones: And then all are to be of use, all the vessels of his House are for his own service;
for he will not built his House of any rubbage, but only of living and tried stones: And then all Are to be of use, all the vessels of his House Are for his own service;
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Remember what befell the King Belshazzar for venturing to call for the Lords vessels to make up his mirth and jollity, the hand-writing appears on the wall, and makes him tremble.
remember what befell the King Belshazzar for venturing to call for the lords vessels to make up his mirth and jollity, the handwriting appears on the wall, and makes him tremble.
and cut wood down, and bring, and hew, and square it to build the Lords House; and who would indeed choose to venture to leave all, to give up all, ease and rest,
and Cut wood down, and bring, and hew, and square it to built the lords House; and who would indeed choose to venture to leave all, to give up all, ease and rest,
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as you may see Heb. 11. What did Paul suffer? hunger, and nakedness, perils by sea, perills by Land, perils amongst false brethren, stripes, and Imprisonments;
as you may see Hebrew 11. What did Paul suffer? hunger, and nakedness, perils by sea, perils by Land, perils among false brothers, stripes, and Imprisonments;
and now who will endure this that can avoyd it? who will choose afflictions? Mans heart will ever plead, it is not yet time, because it loves Ease, and would never see sorrow. But
and now who will endure this that can avoid it? who will choose afflictions? men heart will ever plead, it is not yet time, Because it loves Ease, and would never see sorrow. But
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3. Fear hinders them: They were yet under tribute to the King of Babylon; they were not yet quite freed from their foes, they had once begun to build and were hindered,
3. fear hinders them: They were yet under tribute to the King of Babylon; they were not yet quite freed from their foes, they had once begun to built and were hindered,
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and are not these the true reasons we keep off from the work? are we not ignorant, that this is the cause of all our misery? are we not loving our ease? are we not fearing our enemies, and so give it over,
and Are not these the true Reasons we keep off from the work? Are we not ignorant, that this is the cause of all our misery? Are we not loving our ease? Are we not fearing our enemies, and so give it over,
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and listen sometimes, and swallow down a great deal, but alas all is spoiled by a bad stomack! we spend all upon our Lusts, we love to live alone, by our selves, at our own Wills, and Counsells, and Wisdom, we are not subjected,
and listen sometime, and swallow down a great deal, but alas all is spoiled by a bad stomach! we spend all upon our Lustiest, we love to live alone, by our selves, At our own Wills, and Counsels, and Wisdom, we Are not subjected,
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yet in our souls to come to build this house of the Lord, to live in Love and Counsell and order one with another, &c. and this is the moth that eats and destroys,
yet in our Souls to come to built this house of the Lord, to live in Love and Counsel and order one with Another, etc. and this is the moth that eats and Destroys,
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and sat astonished on the ground, 'tis said, the Princes and rulers, they were the chief in this thing, they lead on the rest by a bad example, they are the sinners, such as were bidden to the feast,
and sat astonished on the ground, it's said, the Princes and Rulers, they were the chief in this thing, they led on the rest by a bad Exampl, they Are the Sinners, such as were bidden to the feast,
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and yet refuse to come, and make excuses, they are the sinners. Now are you all bidden & called out to build this house? no, I know, it cannot yet touch nor lie upon all your Consciences, that this house is not built,
and yet refuse to come, and make excuses, they Are the Sinners. Now Are you all bidden & called out to built this house? no, I know, it cannot yet touch nor lie upon all your Consciences, that this house is not built,
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these are the guilty persons that make their excuses when they are Invited, I have married a wife, I have bought a Farm, [ This and the other stands in my way, that I cannot come;
these Are the guilty Persons that make their excuses when they Are Invited, I have married a wife, I have bought a Farm, [ This and the other Stands in my Way, that I cannot come;
Therefore need there is every Soul of you should consider your ways, and enquire, Lord, is it I? or, Is it I? Do I hinder this work? where am I guilty? For though it chiefly concern the Leaders and chief ones to consider,
Therefore need there is every Soul of you should Consider your ways, and inquire, Lord, is it I? or, Is it I? Do I hinder this work? where am I guilty? For though it chiefly concern the Leaders and chief ones to Consider,
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but you that the Prophecy hath taken in, That you are living stones, and that witness is born, It is your Fathers good pleasure to give you a Kingdom, will not you build him a House? you that he hath bestowed all this cost on? you are called upon to begin and set upon the work,
but you that the Prophecy hath taken in, That you Are living stones, and that witness is born, It is your Father's good pleasure to give you a Kingdom, will not you built him a House? you that he hath bestowed all this cost on? you Are called upon to begin and Set upon the work,
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but we stick, and linger, and put off the time, and look back to our old Lovers, and hanker, and still love our selves, and come not forth resolvedly to build this House:
but we stick, and linger, and put off the time, and look back to our old Lovers, and hanker, and still love our selves, and come not forth resolvedly to built this House:
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we have a heart to build sieled houses for our selves to dwell in, and shall we dye thus with this old heart? and never see a new heart given, a heart wholly to follow the Lord!
we have a heart to built seeled houses for our selves to dwell in, and shall we die thus with this old heart? and never see a new heart given, a heart wholly to follow the Lord!
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But then lastly, If any thing will invite and move us to stir, VI. Consider THE GREAT PRIVILEDGES THAT ACCRUE TO THEM THAT SHALL SET THEIR HAND TO THIS WORK: And they are these four.
But then lastly, If any thing will invite and move us to stir, VI. Consider THE GREAT PRIVILEGES THAT ACCRUE TO THEM THAT SHALL SET THEIR HAND TO THIS WORK: And they Are these four.
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Now to have the Lord accept our sacrifice, and take pleasure in our work, what a high favor is it? Were it but truly layd to heart, That the God of the Heavens and Earth, whose all creatures are, to command and turn at his Will;
Now to have the Lord accept our sacrifice, and take pleasure in our work, what a high favour is it? Were it but truly laid to heart, That the God of the Heavens and Earth, whose all creatures Are, to command and turn At his Will;
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That I should do any thing (may the Soul say) to please him, in which he will take delight, who can express this favor? &c. 2. Another Priviledg is mentioned Vers. 13. I am with you, saith the Lord:
That I should do any thing (may the Soul say) to please him, in which he will take delight, who can express this favour? etc. 2. another Privilege is mentioned Vers. 13. I am with you, Says the Lord:
and part with, and undergo, to have God always with him? to have his Friend, his Counsellor, Life and Protector, to have him always stand by him in all that befals? If God be for us (saith the Apostle) who can be against us? what can be too hard? Therefore we see our Fathers have rejoyced in prisons, in fires, in bonds,
and part with, and undergo, to have God always with him? to have his Friend, his Counsellor, Life and Protector, to have him always stand by him in all that befalls? If God be for us (Says the Apostle) who can be against us? what can be too hard? Therefore we see our Father's have rejoiced in prisons, in fires, in bonds,
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And then, 2. To bear forth his own image and stamp, to be like him, to own our Father by our faces; as 'tis said of Moses, His face shone when he came from talking with God in the Mount:
And then, 2. To bear forth his own image and stamp, to be like him, to own our Father by our faces; as it's said of Moses, His face shone when he Come from talking with God in the Mount:
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1. It is his pleasure, his ordinance, as for bread to nourish. 2. It is a gentle familiar way, suitable to their weakness. 3. His power and wisdom more appears in such weak means. 4. By this he brings his people into an oneness, order, and government. 5. Hence the distinct way of their being saved appears;
1. It is his pleasure, his Ordinance, as for bred to nourish. 2. It is a gentle familiar Way, suitable to their weakness. 3. His power and Wisdom more appears in such weak means. 4. By this he brings his people into an oneness, order, and government. 5. Hence the distinct Way of their being saved appears;
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Fear and guilt are removed. 2. To stand in an awful and reverent frame of spirit. 3. To learn the carriage and minde of God, his wisdom, meekness, &c. III. HEAR ALL that the Lord our God shal say to thee.
fear and guilt Are removed. 2. To stand in an awful and reverend frame of Spirit. 3. To Learn the carriage and mind of God, his Wisdom, meekness, etc. III. HEAR ALL that the Lord our God shall say to thee.
Now the Lord speaks three things in general, which they should hear. 1. The Lord would have them know where they now are. 1. Saved out of Egypt, [ brought out of the rude world.
Now the Lord speaks three things in general, which they should hear. 1. The Lord would have them know where they now Are. 1. Saved out of Egypt, [ brought out of the rude world.
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Hence three things considered. 1. Know there is surely an End, a Rest for the people of God. 2. This cannot be, till Christ have put down all other Rule and Authority. 3. Then is the Kingdom to be delivered up to the Father,
Hence three things considered. 1. Know there is surely an End, a Rest for the people of God. 2. This cannot be, till christ have put down all other Rule and authority. 3. Then is the Kingdom to be Delivered up to the Father,
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About this Hearing five things were considered. 1. To hear who it is that speaks, to be sure to know the voyce of Christ. 2. Hear what he speaks, thy particular lesson. 3. Hear to whom; not every one to thrust in,
About this Hearing five things were considered. 1. To hear who it is that speaks, to be sure to know the voice of christ. 2. Hear what he speaks, thy particular Lesson. 3. Hear to whom; not every one to thrust in,
I shewed you five Reasons, why this was so. 1. Because it is his pleasure, his ordinance, the way he hath appointed for that purpose, where he hath commanded the Blessing;
I showed you five Reasons, why this was so. 1. Because it is his pleasure, his Ordinance, the Way he hath appointed for that purpose, where he hath commanded the Blessing;
but now all are brought under one Guide, one Shepherd, one Interpreter between God and them. 5. By this the particular work of Salvation is made more distinctly to appear;
but now all Are brought under one Guide, one Shepherd, one Interpreter between God and them. 5. By this the particular work of Salvation is made more distinctly to appear;
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but none heard the voyce, That was whispered unto Paul alone, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? None else was taken to be delt with in that manner, in whom the Word entered,
but none herd the voice, That was whispered unto Paul alone, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? None Else was taken to be dealt with in that manner, in whom the Word entered,
but they that would indeed know the minde of God, the inward meaning, there is need they should have a heart raised to search and enquire of God privately, What is the very thing he intends in all? Many enquire no farther then the Scriptures, the outward letters and the light of their Reason joyned together;
but they that would indeed know the mind of God, the inward meaning, there is need they should have a heart raised to search and inquire of God privately, What is the very thing he intends in all? Many inquire no farther then the Scriptures, the outward letters and the Light of their Reason joined together;
If you will come neer God, there is need of a heart without all guile and deceit, that intends what it pretends; Will you be my people indeed (saith God?) Indeed? Nothing else will pass;
If you will come near God, there is need of a heart without all guile and deceit, that intends what it pretends; Will you be my people indeed (Says God?) Indeed? Nothing Else will pass;
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to learn his manners and ways: and if ever you are brought neer him, it will be for these purposes. III. The next thing to be considered in general, is, AND HEAR THOU ALL THAT THE LORD OUR GOD SHALL SAY UNTO THEE.
to Learn his manners and ways: and if ever you Are brought near him, it will be for these Purposes. III. The next thing to be considered in general, is, AND HEAR THOU ALL THAT THE LORD OUR GOD SHALL SAY UNTO THEE.
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Now there are three general things which the Lord speaks, and would have all his people know, that stand in the same condition as Israel now did. 1. He would have them know where they are, that they are yet in the Wilderness,
Now there Are three general things which the Lord speaks, and would have all his people know, that stand in the same condition as Israel now did. 1. He would have them know where they Are, that they Are yet in the Wilderness,
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1. The Lord would have his people know where they are; They are now brought out of Egypt, they have escaped that cruel bondage under Pharaoh. This the Lord would have you take notice of,
1. The Lord would have his people know where they Are; They Are now brought out of Egypt, they have escaped that cruel bondage under Pharaoh. This the Lord would have you take notice of,
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and false ways of worship, worshiping Idols, the works of our own hands, the contrivances of our own wisdom, and thoughts, and reason (as all the world do?) Why hath he saved us here? that what ever become of us, we can never again go back to those flesh-pots, the Garlick and Onyons of Egypt?
and false ways of worship, worshipping Idols, the works of our own hands, the contrivances of our own Wisdom, and thoughts, and reason (as all the world do?) Why hath he saved us Here? that what ever become of us, we can never again go back to those fleshpots, the Garlic and Onions of Egypt?
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3. He would have us know, that notwithstanding all we are brought off from, and all we are brought on to, that yet we are but in the Wilderness, that is the place,
3. He would have us know, that notwithstanding all we Are brought off from, and all we Are brought on to, that yet we Are but in the Wilderness, that is the place,
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and that they must have no bread but what is given them new every morning, that they can turn them no wayes from their miseries, nor to their mercies: that they cannot reach out a hand to help themselves;
and that they must have no bred but what is given them new every morning, that they can turn them no ways from their misery's, nor to their Mercies: that they cannot reach out a hand to help themselves;
2. As it is a day of Triall, so God would have us know, it is not our rest, our home, there is a great journy to be gone, up Elijah why sittest thou here? Alass, you are far from home, you are not come to the good Land yet, which brings forth of it self milk and hony! and this greatly displeased the Lord, that they should here in this wilderness sit down to eat and drink, and rise up to play:
2. As it is a day of Trial, so God would have us know, it is not our rest, our home, there is a great journey to be gone, up Elijah why Sittest thou Here? Alas, you Are Far from home, you Are not come to the good Land yet, which brings forth of it self milk and honey! and this greatly displeased the Lord, that they should Here in this Wilderness fit down to eat and drink, and rise up to play:
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Is this a place, Is this a time to sit down in, and feast? Alass, (as if God should say) you know not how long you shall enjoy any thing, what I give you to day, I can take away,
Is this a place, Is this a time to fit down in, and feast? Alas, (as if God should say) you know not how long you shall enjoy any thing, what I give you to day, I can take away,
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and deny to morrow, and then what becomes of you? you know not yet my Heart, and Mind, and Good-will, and Eternal Thoughts, how they stand towards you,
and deny to morrow, and then what becomes of you? you know not yet my Heart, and Mind, and Goodwill, and Eternal Thoughts, how they stand towards you,
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and can you sit down here, to take content and pleasure in any thing? This God would have them and us know in what a dangerous place we are, still in the Wilderness.
and can you fit down Here, to take content and pleasure in any thing? This God would have them and us know in what a dangerous place we Are, still in the Wilderness.
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that they shall not alwayes be as a rowling stone, not always vagabonds, and wanderers, following the Prince of the Air, with those restless tossing Spirits:
that they shall not always be as a rolling stone, not always vagabonds, and wanderers, following the Prince of the Air, with those restless tossing Spirits:
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but destruction upon destruction, one storm and wave comes upon the neck of another, there is no respite given no time to swallow the spittle, (as Job complains) so that the soul is,
but destruction upon destruction, one storm and wave comes upon the neck of Another, there is no respite given no time to swallow the spittle, (as Job complains) so that the soul is,
we shall find no rest in our Souls, till the word of Life shall come and put down all other rule and government, to bring every thought into subjection, every Lust and Hunt of heart, all Pride and Envy,
we shall find no rest in our Souls, till the word of Life shall come and put down all other Rule and government, to bring every Thought into subjection, every Lust and Hunt of heart, all Pride and Envy,
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and covetings to our selves, and so can have no peace in all our wayes, till we shall be brought under that peaceable Government, to submit to that one Lord in every thing;
and covetings to our selves, and so can have no peace in all our ways, till we shall be brought under that peaceable Government, to submit to that one Lord in every thing;
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if you hear not of a rest too, of an end, if you perish and fall short in the mid way, what shall then come of all? but oh how impossible is it to make any thing seise upon a flint, to make a word enter upon an iron heart.
if you hear not of a rest too, of an end, if you perish and fallen short in the mid Way, what shall then come of all? but o how impossible is it to make any thing seize upon a flint, to make a word enter upon an iron heart.
as the world do, but to be able surely to discern and distinguish between the voyce of God, and the voice of man, and the voice of the Devil, for the same outward words may be taken up by them all, the Devil can speak Scripture to Christ;
as the world do, but to be able surely to discern and distinguish between the voice of God, and the voice of man, and the voice of the devil, for the same outward words may be taken up by them all, the devil can speak Scripture to christ;
and the Jews, (the great enemies of Christ) they can speak as good words as may be, they say to the blind man recovered to his sights Give Glory to God: what better and righter word can be spoken? But yet,
and the jews, (the great enemies of christ) they can speak as good words as may be, they say to the blind man recovered to his sights Give Glory to God: what better and righter word can be spoken? But yet,
and sure the word now preached to us is as an idle tale, and we do not seriously enquire who it is that speaks? whether this Doctrine be from heaven, or from men, whether the Lord speaks indeed unto us? I told you, the Lord would have you know where you are at the present, that you are in a desolate Wilderness, where a thousand dangers and miseries lie in the way,
and sure the word now preached to us is as an idle tale, and we do not seriously inquire who it is that speaks? whither this Doctrine be from heaven, or from men, whither the Lord speaks indeed unto us? I told you, the Lord would have you know where you Are At the present, that you Are in a desolate Wilderness, where a thousand dangers and misery's lie in the Way,
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2. The next thing is to hear what he speaks, I will hear what the Lord God will say, (saith David ) hear the particular word and message that comes to me,
2. The next thing is to hear what he speaks, I will hear what the Lord God will say, (Says David) hear the particular word and message that comes to me,
To another he sayes, Friend sit up higher be thou incouraged, and hope, and expect deliverance, that's his place, to another he says, Enter thou into thy Masters joy, for thou art worthy, and that is his place:
To Another he Says, Friend fit up higher be thou encouraged, and hope, and expect deliverance, that's his place, to Another he Says, Enter thou into thy Masters joy, for thou art worthy, and that is his place:
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I now some of you that are like a post in a wall, it is as impossible to make you hear a word of truth, the ear is so stopp'd, charm the charmer never so wisely.
I now Some of you that Are like a post in a wall, it is as impossible to make you hear a word of truth, the ear is so stopped, charm the charmer never so wisely.
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when the word shall come home, and the Lot fall upon the particular Tribe, the particular man, the particular sin: T•is distinct way God takes in his de•lings,
when the word shall come home, and the Lot fallen upon the particular Tribe, the particular man, the particular since: T•is distinct Way God Takes in his de•lings,
they are all put upon the search and enquiry, Lord is it I? and is it I? Now I have told you all the four sorts of grounds are amongst us, there is the High-way ground where the seed takes no place at all,
they Are all put upon the search and enquiry, Lord is it I? and is it I? Now I have told you all the four sorts of grounds Are among us, there is the Highway ground where the seed Takes no place At all,
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but as for me, I am cut off, &c. Zion said my God hath forgotten me, &c. but our way is quietly and sob•rly to listen, to whom is the message sent? doth the Lord speak to me or not?
but as for me, I am Cut off, etc. Zion said my God hath forgotten me, etc. but our Way is quietly and sob•rly to listen, to whom is the message sent? does the Lord speak to me or not?
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and waits so patiently and calls so earnestly, Oh that my people had hearkened to my voyce, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that thou hadst known the day of thy visitation!
and waits so patiently and calls so earnestly, O that my people had harkened to my voice, Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that thou Hadst known the day of thy Visitation!
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Hear for his sake that comes with intreatings, and bewailings, and love and tenderness, that comes in the still voice, gently, not in thunder and earthquakes to crush all a pieces,
Hear for his sake that comes with entreatings, and bewailings, and love and tenderness, that comes in the still voice, gently, not in thunder and earthquakes to crush all a Pieces,
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and if it come in the first place, it is to as little purpose, if we set upon doing before we hear, then all is in a confusion and lumber, we worship we know not what, God regards it not,
and if it come in the First place, it is to as little purpose, if we Set upon doing before we hear, then all is in a confusion and lumber, we worship we know not what, God regards it not,
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but they do they know not what, they worship an unknown God: Now it is said that he will come to render vengeance on all that know not God [ they live loosely and do nothing at all ] and such as obey not the Gospel, [ The Gospel comes to them,
but they do they know not what, they worship an unknown God: Now it is said that he will come to render vengeance on all that know not God [ they live loosely and do nothing At all ] and such as obey not the Gospel, [ The Gospel comes to them,
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then you must hear first, hear soberly what is his will and way? 'tis a blind preposterous way to do first, and then go to hear whether we have done right or not;
then you must hear First, hear soberly what is his will and Way? it's a blind preposterous Way to do First, and then go to hear whither we have done right or not;
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I, to this day, we have not soberly and calmly sat down to hear the voice of the Lord, we have been like wilde creatures all our dayes, that though he hath been calling and going after some of us this twenty or thirty years,
I, to this day, we have not soberly and calmly sat down to hear the voice of the Lord, we have been like wild creatures all our days, that though he hath been calling and going After Some of us this twenty or thirty Years,
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else why hear you, if it be only man that speaks? wherein is he to be accounted off? What are mans promises? what are mans threats? bu• if you are indeed convinced, (as I know some of you are) that it is the Lords voyce,
Else why hear you, if it be only man that speaks? wherein is he to be accounted off? What Are men promises? what Are men Treats? bu• if you Are indeed convinced, (as I know Some of you Are) that it is the lords voice,
If the Lord sp•ak •o this purp•se to any soul, why thou knowest not yet the latter end, what shall become of thee for ever, what ••pes bear thee up? what livest thou upon? why takest thou any c•n•ent in any thing till this thing be opened:
If the Lord sp•ak •o this purp•se to any soul, why thou Knowest not yet the latter end, what shall become of thee for ever, what ••pes bear thee up? what Livest thou upon? why Takest thou any c•n•ent in any thing till this thing be opened:
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Certainly, you will all be called to the touchstone God will search and see the bottom of things how they stand, the word wi•l come to sh•w our shortness, that we are not yet brought to that Reign of Christ: all power,
Certainly, you will all be called to the touchstone God will search and see the bottom of things how they stand, the word wi•l come to sh•w our shortness, that we Are not yet brought to that Reign of christ: all power,
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and if a word of incouragement come from God, to raise the desolate, and ••ll, Arise, arise out of the dust O Jerusalem, &c. will Zion still say, The Lord hath forsaken me,
and if a word of encouragement come from God, to raise the desolate, and ••ll, Arise, arise out of the dust O Jerusalem, etc. will Zion still say, The Lord hath forsaken me,
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and he will be gracious, and wilt thou be kept back by wrath and doubting? How doth this wrath that is seated in the Soul against the truth hinder and keep us off? This is the swelling of Jordan, The Heart swells and rises,
and he will be gracious, and wilt thou be kept back by wrath and doubting? How does this wrath that is seated in the Soul against the truth hinder and keep us off? This is the swelling of Jordan, The Heart Swells and rises,
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we would not in the mystery know our sins should be forgiven in such a manner and way as God takes, we purpose some strange torments and thunderings should do it,
we would not in the mystery know our Sins should be forgiven in such a manner and Way as God Takes, we purpose Some strange torments and thunderings should do it,
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this the proud heart would not submit to, to see a straw, a light thing, hath been such a ruler over it, which Christ can cure by a small word, and then Doubtings hinder;
this the proud heart would not submit to, to see a straw, a Light thing, hath been such a ruler over it, which christ can cure by a small word, and then Doubtings hinder;
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and what is to be done to morrow, when he calls to stay till the Cloud remove, then the heart is upon it to run and post, presently to rush on (as we say) without fear or wit.
and what is to be done to morrow, when he calls to stay till the Cloud remove, then the heart is upon it to run and post, presently to rush on (as we say) without Fear or wit.
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For whose sake do I all this? what end have I in it? Is it singly for the Lords sake? is it in love to his name, his praise? that that may live and spread abroad.
For whose sake do I all this? what end have I in it? Is it singly for the lords sake? is it in love to his name, his praise? that that may live and spread abroad.
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but that is my peace in this particular, and will be yours in all your wayes, the clear witnesse of conscience, that what you do, you do it singly for his name sake.
but that is my peace in this particular, and will be yours in all your ways, the clear witness of conscience, that what you do, you do it singly for his name sake.
THE Strong Man outmatch'd by a stronger, OR Heaven out-powering Hell. SERM. XIII. June 8. 1651. LUKE 11.21. When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace:
THE Strong Man outmatched by a Stronger, OR Heaven out-powering Hell. SERMON. XIII. June 8. 1651. LUKE 11.21. When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods Are in peace:
II. About the Devils time of reigning (which was chiefly aymed at from the words) these several woes observed. 1. He is a strong man: David and our Fathers complain of their strong Enemy, who was too strong for them. 2. He is throughout malignant, maliciously bent against the root and branch of Truth, that the name of Israel may be no more. 3. Woe, in that he hath a time and power given him to afflict; God allows it:
II About the Devils time of reigning (which was chiefly aimed At from the words) these several woes observed. 1. He is a strong man: David and our Father's complain of their strong Enemy, who was too strong for them. 2. He is throughout malignant, maliciously bent against the root and branch of Truth, that the name of Israel may be no more. 3. Woe, in that he hath a time and power given him to afflict; God allows it:
out of the heart adulteries, murthers, &c. This is a great woe. 5. He hath goods in us, finds of his own kinde, Pride, Envy, Deceit, Lustings, that he can challenge his own goods by right. 6. Besides all this, he is armed, he hath armor.
out of the heart adulteries, murders, etc. This is a great woe. 5. He hath goods in us, finds of his own kind, Pride, Envy, Deceit, Lustings, that he can challenge his own goods by right. 6. Beside all this, he is armed, he hath armour.
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7. The last woe, He is desperate, will venture on any desperate designes, being thus armed, he is safe, made without fear. III. A time when a stronger then he comes and overcomes him:
7. The last woe, He is desperate, will venture on any desperate designs, being thus armed, he is safe, made without Fear. III. A time when a Stronger then he comes and overcomes him:
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] That malignant disposition which is ever bent against the Truth, that must dye. 2. That which for the sword, to sword: The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, must cut through sloth and lingerings, &c. 3. Something to famine; the ill tempers are starved by degrees. 4. Something to captivity; the Devil is bound,
] That malignant disposition which is ever bent against the Truth, that must die. 2. That which for the sword, to sword: The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, must Cut through sloth and lingerings, etc. 3. Something to famine; the ill tempers Are starved by Degrees. 4. Something to captivity; the devil is bound,
All brought home in these four Uses. 1. To examine how 'tis with us, whether we feel this reign of the Devil, this strong malicious Enemy, what goods and possession he hath? 2. If we feel it,
All brought home in these four Uses. 1. To examine how it's with us, whither we feel this Reign of the devil, this strong malicious Enemy, what goods and possession he hath? 2. If we feel it,
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&c. I told you what Heart it was that God requires, and longs for, to have grown up in them, a Heart that will hear and do all that the Lord shall speak, A heart always to feare before him;
etc. I told you what Heart it was that God requires, and longs for, to have grown up in them, a Heart that will hear and do all that the Lord shall speak, A heart always to Fear before him;
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For this I would have you note, that whereever there is a longing and breathing in God after any of his People, to cry Oh that there were such a heart in then!
For this I would have you note, that wherever there is a longing and breathing in God After any of his People, to cry O that there were such a heart in then!
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the longings and cryes are on both hands, and why do they not prevaile? why is not such a heart presently given? no, there is a block lyes in the way which will ever hinder, till it be removed, the strong man armed keeps the Palace, and till a stronger then he come, till Christ shall rise in the soul and cast him out, this heart cannot get up nor arise in us, the strong man rules.
the longings and cries Are on both hands, and why do they not prevail? why is not such a heart presently given? no, there is a block lies in the Way which will ever hinder, till it be removed, the strong man armed keeps the Palace, and till a Stronger then he come, till christ shall rise in the soul and cast him out, this heart cannot get up nor arise in us, the strong man rules.
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I would in generall observe to you a fourfold time of raigning, which succeed and follow one the other. 2. A time of the mans raigning. 2. A time of the Devils raign. 3. A time of Christs raign. 4. A time of Gods raign,
I would in general observe to you a fourfold time of reigning, which succeed and follow one the other. 2. A time of the men reigning. 2. A time of the Devils Reign. 3. A time of Christ Reign. 4. A time of God's Reign,
When Peter is young he girds himself and walks whither he lists, but when he grows old the case is altered, another girds and leads him whither he would not:
When Peter is young he girds himself and walks whither he lists, but when he grows old the case is altered, Another girds and leads him whither he would not:
and prospers and finds acceptance, and here he thinks he is sure, Then I said, I shall dye in my nest, &c. And this time of greenness in the truth is yet upon some of you & affords the man sweetness and liberty;
and prospers and finds acceptance, and Here he thinks he is sure, Then I said, I shall die in my nest, etc. And this time of greenness in the truth is yet upon Some of you & affords the man sweetness and liberty;
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if a mind to the Creatures, he can turn thither, the door is open, and he can suck sweet from every thing, his wayes are all washt in butter, smooth, soft and easie.
if a mind to the Creatures, he can turn thither, the door is open, and he can suck sweet from every thing, his ways Are all washed in butter, smooth, soft and easy.
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Another king arises which knows not Joseph, the man, when he was King, he knew God and owned truth, and joyned it with him in his Kingdom, (though yet in the throne Pharaoh will sit above) [ the man was uppermost in all:
another King arises which knows not Joseph, the man, when he was King, he knew God and owned truth, and joined it with him in his Kingdom, (though yet in the throne Pharaoh will fit above) [ the man was uppermost in all:
Shall not one be cast down at the very sight of him? (as 'tis said of the Leviathan, who was a type of the devil.) Iron is counted as rotten wood to him:
Shall not one be cast down At the very sighed of him? (as it's said of the Leviathan, who was a type of the Devil.) Iron is counted as rotten wood to him:
Who is able to deal with this monstrous Leviathan? If ever you but begin to reason and tamper the matter with him, you are certainly foiled and worsted;
Who is able to deal with this monstrous Leviathan? If ever you but begin to reason and tamper the matter with him, you Are Certainly foiled and worsted;
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he deals as Herod, who killed all the children from two yeers old and upward, that he might be sure to meet with the childe Jesus, and not let him escape.
he deals as Herod, who killed all the children from two Years old and upward, that he might be sure to meet with the child jesus, and not let him escape.
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that was the wicked counsel of Ahithophel, to kill David onely, and bring all the people back to Absalom: Neither small nor great doth he strike at, but the King onely:
that was the wicked counsel of Ahithophel, to kill David only, and bring all the people back to Absalom: Neither small nor great does he strike At, but the King only:
That which sits in the kings gate, and will not bow to him, [ that resolved Truth that will not fall down and worship the Idol ] nothing will content Haman but the death of this:
That which sits in the Kings gate, and will not bow to him, [ that resolved Truth that will not fallen down and worship the Idol ] nothing will content Haman but the death of this:
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whilst this Mordecai lives, [ that Seed of God, that root of the matter, that, which will not stoop and buckle to him, that he aims at ] and his fingers itch to cut off this name of Israel for ever.
while this Mordecai lives, [ that Seed of God, that root of the matter, that, which will not stoop and buckle to him, that he aims At ] and his fingers itch to Cut off this name of Israel for ever.
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O wo indeed, when a Leopard is set to watch over the city! when the Devil is suffered to keep watch and guard, that nothing can stir nor pass in or out without his leave. Power is given him;
O woe indeed, when a Leopard is Set to watch over the City! when the devil is suffered to keep watch and guard, that nothing can stir nor pass in or out without his leave. Power is given him;
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and this brings the soul into great bitterness, that neither good can come into it, nor a groan go out from it, but presently the Devil flaps Christ on the mouth;
and this brings the soul into great bitterness, that neither good can come into it, nor a groan go out from it, but presently the devil flaps christ on the Mouth;
I beseech you, let the Word sink into your hearts: (for it will have a time to sink upon you all.) Consider where you are, under what rule and government.
I beseech you, let the Word sink into your hearts: (for it will have a time to sink upon you all.) Consider where you Are, under what Rule and government.
But a time will surely come, when you shall know and feel this reign of the enemy: For till this Day be over, you can never indeed come under the reign of Christ: the Day of Christ will not be, till there be a falling away first, (from the Mans reigning) and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition, who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God:
But a time will surely come, when you shall know and feel this Reign of the enemy: For till this Day be over, you can never indeed come under the Reign of christ: the Day of christ will not be, till there be a falling away First, (from the men reigning) and that man of since be revealed, the son of perdition, who Opposeth and Exalteth himself above all that is called God:
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(this is the time of the devils reign.) And until this wicked one be revealed, whom the Lord Christ shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and destroy with the brightness of his coming;
(this is the time of the Devils Reign.) And until this wicked one be revealed, whom the Lord christ shall consume with the Spirit of his Mouth, and destroy with the brightness of his coming;
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] the Prince of this world comes, and findes of his own in us, (though he did not in Christ.) And that he hath goods in us, appears by that unsavoury smoak that always is coming up out of the bottomless pit:
] the Prince of this world comes, and finds of his own in us, (though he did not in christ.) And that he hath goods in us, appears by that unsavoury smoke that always is coming up out of the bottomless pit:
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In mars heart is that soul sepulchre of dead mens bones, full of loathsome rottenness. (Do you know this? have you felt and seen it in your selves?) There is that cage of unclean birds;
In mars heart is that soul Sepulchre of dead men's bones, full of loathsome rottenness. (Do you know this? have you felt and seen it in your selves?) There is that cage of unclean Birds;
he'll plead, and answer, and prove, and condemn others for being thus and thus, (as the Pharisees did Christ.) And this spear reaches out so far, that there is no way to come nigh to reach, or once question him.
he'll plead, and answer, and prove, and condemn Others for being thus and thus, (as the Pharisees did christ.) And this spear reaches out so Far, that there is no Way to come High to reach, or once question him.
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The Word of the Lord is quick & powerful, that pierceth between marrow and joynts; that can get between, and meet with this enemy, when the time is come. But the work is wonderful:
The Word of the Lord is quick & powerful, that pierces between marrow and Joints; that can get between, and meet with this enemy, when the time is come. But the work is wondered:
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there's no trouble nor perplexity, no fears; the whole earth is at quiet: and, if it were possible, he would never be disturbed, nor pitch battel with Christ,
there's no trouble nor perplexity, no fears; the Whole earth is At quiet: and, if it were possible, he would never be disturbed, nor pitch battle with christ,
He trusted, his speaking good words for God, and pretending for Truth, and his love, zeal, and forwardness, should never have been questioned and ransacked.
He trusted, his speaking good words for God, and pretending for Truth, and his love, zeal, and forwardness, should never have been questioned and ransacked.
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2. After Christ hath taken away his armour, he then seizes on his goods, and DIVIDES THE SPOYL: the spoyl! Why, what use can Christ make of his spoyl? what can he do with all the devils goods? You may see the thing illustrated, Jer. 15. where God speaks thus:
2. After christ hath taken away his armour, he then seizes on his goods, and DIVIDES THE SPOIL: the spoil! Why, what use can christ make of his spoil? what can he do with all the Devils goods? You may see the thing illustrated, Jer. 15. where God speaks thus:
Where-ever the heart is taken, and hangs on the creatures, on eating, or wearing, or trading, (or whatever enjoyments) by degrees and degrees a secret moth shall eat and consume all:
Wherever the heart is taken, and hangs on the creatures, on eating, or wearing, or trading, (or whatever enjoyments) by Degrees and Degrees a secret moth shall eat and consume all:
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but lie in his dungeon, and be an underling to Truth, though he still live; for some Canaanites will ever live in the land, to be the souls trial, &c.
but lie in his dungeon, and be an underling to Truth, though he still live; for Some Canaanites will ever live in the land, to be the Souls trial, etc.
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2. You that finde and feel this Day, it may inform you what a vain thing it is for man to stir or move hand or foot to rescue himself, or oppose this adversary.
2. You that find and feel this Day, it may inform you what a vain thing it is for man to stir or move hand or foot to rescue himself, or oppose this adversary.
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Who shall say unto God, What dost thou? Who shall stir him up before his time? May he not do what he will? Is he not Lord of all? Therefore no way is for us,
Who shall say unto God, What dost thou? Who shall stir him up before his time? May he not do what he will? Is he not Lord of all? Therefore no Way is for us,
then comes the word, The barrel of meal and the cruse of oyl shall not fail, &c. Therefore Oh that it was in your hearts to cry with one consent for this Saviour to arise;
then comes the word, The barrel of meal and the cruse of oil shall not fail, etc. Therefore O that it was in your hearts to cry with one consent for this Saviour to arise;
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no enjoyment of the Society, Ordinances, Blessings, of the Commonweal of Israel. 2. They were all overspred with leprosie, might not talk with any, lest infect them:
no enjoyment of the Society, Ordinances, Blessings, of the Commonweal of Israel. 2. They were all overspread with leprosy, might not talk with any, lest infect them:
and if we go back, Death will surely be in it. 1. We are brought to a clear information of the vanity of all the worlds worship, and the shortness of our conversation in all points. 2. Made to see that all hopes and conclusions, without a certain witness from God himself, are short,
and if we go back, Death will surely be in it. 1. We Are brought to a clear information of the vanity of all the world's worship, and the shortness of our Conversation in all points. 2. Made to see that all hope's and conclusions, without a certain witness from God himself, Are short,
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and if now suffered to reason with flesh and blood, and go back in any of these, we surely perish. III. Consider the great Submission and Bowedness of Heart in these Lepers.
and if now suffered to reason with Flesh and blood, and go back in any of these, we surely perish. III. Consider the great Submission and Bowedness of Heart in these Lepers.
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and they said one to another, Why sit we here untill we die? &c. THere are three main things in generall, which this day I would open to you from these words.
and they said one to Another, Why fit we Here until we die? etc. THere Are three main things in general, which this day I would open to you from these words.
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3. Take notice of their submitted minds, how they are bowed to the hand that is against them.. They venture and fall under the Lords Sword, the Hoast of the Syrians:
3. Take notice of their submitted minds, how they Are bowed to the hand that is against them.. They venture and fallen under the lords Sword, the Host of the Syrians:
& cast off as it were, and not left to share in the mercies of the Commonweal of Israel. Now the Common-wealth of Israel injoyed many priviledges, they had the Ordinances, the Temple, the Worship, and there was a common blessing that ran in these to them, not as though the Word had taken no effect (saith Paul ) it did take some effect;
& cast off as it were, and not left to share in the Mercies of the Commonweal of Israel. Now the Commonwealth of Israel enjoyed many privileges, they had the Ordinances, the Temple, the Worship, and there was a Common blessing that ran in these to them, not as though the Word had taken no Effect (Says Paul) it did take Some Effect;
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and in such a day as this to be left as an out-cast, to have no fellowship from heaven, and no fellowship from earth, no society either with God or Man, this is the Lepers sad condition, destitute, afflicted, tormented, Heb. 11.37.
and in such a day as this to be left as an outcast, to have no fellowship from heaven, and no fellowship from earth, no society either with God or Man, this is the Lepers sad condition, destitute, afflicted, tormented, Hebrew 11.37.
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For what is it to me to hear of the mercy or judgment, or sin, or misery, or recovery of another? if I have not my share in the condition, it will never seize,
For what is it to me to hear of the mercy or judgement, or since, or misery, or recovery of Another? if I have not my share in the condition, it will never seize,
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now therefore see if this be not our present condition, do we not stand some of us as out-casts? are not we cast out of the favour and nearnesse of God, of the Truth, and of our Brethren? I am a stranger to my brethren (saith David, ) and so Iob and Christ and our Fathers tasted of this Cup. How senseless and stupid is the heart under this Word and Ordinances!
now Therefore see if this be not our present condition, do we not stand Some of us as outcasts? Are not we cast out of the favour and nearness of God, of the Truth, and of our Brothers? I am a stranger to my brothers (Says David,) and so Job and christ and our Father's tasted of this Cup. How senseless and stupid is the heart under this Word and Ordinances!
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the root of the matter is in me (saith Iob, ) I, but his bough is not green, nor doth the dew lie all night upon his branch, his ways are not washt in butter as in months past:
the root of the matter is in me (Says Job,) I, but his bough is not green, nor does the due lie all night upon his branch, his ways Are not washed in butter as in months past:
where are all our former operations, and powers and flourishings in the truth? where is the Love? the tender heart? the single minde? the cryes and groans to be satisfied with substance indeed, and no shadows? have not all our riches made themselves wings and are flown away? and are not we left miserably naked and destitute of all? the power of the Word that reaches us not, the love and help from one another, the bowels of compassion they are shut up,
where Are all our former operations, and Powers and flourishings in the truth? where is the Love? the tender heart? the single mind? the cries and groans to be satisfied with substance indeed, and no shadows? have not all our riches made themselves wings and Are flown away? and Are not we left miserably naked and destitute of all? the power of the Word that reaches us not, the love and help from one Another, the bowels of compassion they Are shut up,
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though the Light appears, and shines bright, to shew us our way, yet are we but like the earth in a winter night, the hardest Frost many times is upon it when the Moon shines clearest and brightest;
though the Light appears, and shines bright, to show us our Way, yet Are we but like the earth in a winter night, the Hardest Frost many times is upon it when the Moon shines Clearest and Brightest;
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we stand out of the City, and are not partakers of the common mercies of Israel: the hired Servants had bread enough and to spare, but the Prodigall wanted that;
we stand out of the city, and Are not partakers of the Common Mercies of Israel: the hired Servants had bred enough and to spare, but the Prodigal wanted that;
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and what the meaning of the hand was, and what the end would be (as Peter saith) Ye have a more sure word of Prophesie, to which do wel to take heed, &c. though, in the dark,
and what the meaning of the hand was, and what the end would be (as Peter Says) You have a more sure word of Prophesy, to which do well to take heed, etc. though, in the dark,
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there is none to turn aside to ask how they do, for it is all one in the mystery, to be out of the house, to be out of the ordinance, out of the society, out of hearing,
there is none to turn aside to ask how they do, for it is all one in the mystery, to be out of the house, to be out of the Ordinance, out of the society, out of hearing,
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What a misery is this? and are not we thus an outcast? outed from the favourable presence of the Almighty, outed from the love and hearts of one another? the Court of heaven hath excluded us,
What a misery is this? and Are not we thus an outcast? outed from the favourable presence of the Almighty, outed from the love and hearts of one Another? the Court of heaven hath excluded us,
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who of you can say that word with spirit and courage, Our feet shall stand in thy gates O Jerusalem? Who of us is joyned to ano her? Who lives in counsell,
who of you can say that word with Spirit and courage, Our feet shall stand in thy gates Oh Jerusalem? Who of us is joined to anon her? Who lives in counsel,
but a Selfish taint runs in it, and is ready to infect whoever it lights upon, either to sink their spirits with faintings about the difficulty of the way,
but a Selfish taint runs in it, and is ready to infect whoever it lights upon, either to sink their spirits with faintings about the difficulty of the Way,
or to stir them to frowardness, or move Jealousies: One mischief or other comes from this loathsome Leprosie, that selfish base taint that runs in all:
or to stir them to frowardness, or move Jealousies: One mischief or other comes from this loathsome Leprosy, that selfish base taint that runs in all:
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so that they (as many as are sensible) know, and the Lord knows, that we sometimes know not which way to turn us, to speak a word, or do an action, or breathe a Breath without spreading a taint and infection in it;
so that they (as many as Are sensible) know, and the Lord knows, that we sometime know not which Way to turn us, to speak a word, or do an actium, or breathe a Breath without spreading a taint and infection in it;
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how you harm and grieve, and infect one another? and that ever we should be cured and made to speak a word in season to strengthen and help forward one another, this seems wonderfull,
how you harm and grieve, and infect one Another? and that ever we should be cured and made to speak a word in season to strengthen and help forward one Another, this seems wonderful,
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and how they eat their own children, a woman cryes to the King, Help O King, this woman and I made a bargain to eat my Son to day, and her Son to morrow;
and how they eat their own children, a woman cries to the King, Help Oh King, this woman and I made a bargain to eat my Son to day, and her Son to morrow;
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and when Elijah prophecied of plenty that should be to morrow, one of the Nobles, on whom the King leaned, looks upon it as such an impossible case, that he says, If God should make windows in heaven, can this thing be? All shews the Famine was very sore in the Land,
and when Elijah prophesied of plenty that should be to morrow, one of the Nobles, on whom the King leaned, looks upon it as such an impossible case, that he Says, If God should make windows in heaven, can this thing be? All shows the Famine was very soar in the Land,
and so had these Lepers, they were alive yet through all, I, but what strange shifts were they put to by the Famine? made to eat Doves Dung, and boyl their own children, strange unnaturall wayes to keep a Life by!
and so had these Lepers, they were alive yet through all, I, but what strange shifts were they put to by the Famine? made to eat Dove Dung, and boil their own children, strange unnatural ways to keep a Life by!
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and do not we use as hard shifts? Are not you made often to eat your own children, to eat that which is born of your own flesh, comes out of your own Bowels? your own wisdom and reason,
and do not we use as hard shifts? are not you made often to eat your own children, to eat that which is born of your own Flesh, comes out of your own Bowels? your own Wisdom and reason,
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It was a sore day of Famine with Job, when all was taken from him, all his friends, and children, and wife, and servants, and cattle, and he sits on the Dunghill to scrape himself,
It was a soar day of Famine with Job, when all was taken from him, all his Friends, and children, and wife, and Servants, and cattle, and he sits on the Dunghill to scrape himself,
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but if you have indeed tasted of the rivers, the brooks of honey and Butter, (as Job speaks) if you have ever tasted that the Lord is gracious, and then come to be denyed, that will be the sore Famine indeed:
but if you have indeed tasted of the Rivers, the brooks of honey and Butter, (as Job speaks) if you have ever tasted that the Lord is gracious, and then come to be denied, that will be the soar Famine indeed:
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they weep to think of Zion: but now to be an outcast from Israel, and all overspread with the Leprosie too, to have a loathsom disease sticking, that the breath must be stopt and kept from all society, this is more miserable still:
they weep to think of Zion: but now to be an outcast from Israel, and all overspread with the Leprosy too, to have a loathsome disease sticking, that the breath must be stopped and kept from all society, this is more miserable still:
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as David pleads with Saul, Alas, against whom is the King of Israel come forth? against a flea? such a sorry thing as I am? So the Soul sometimes pleads,
as David pleads with Saul, Alas, against whom is the King of Israel come forth? against a flay? such a sorry thing as I am? So the Soul sometime pleads,
I am destitute of God and truth, shut out from his people, all overspread with a loathsome Leprosie, ready to dye for hunger, dryed up to nothing with want and famine,
I am destitute of God and truth, shut out from his people, all overspread with a loathsome Leprosy, ready to die for hunger, dried up to nothing with want and famine,
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an Host to come against me? the Soul sometimes seriously debates the Case, What is the meaning that all should thus conspire against a poor desolate creature? a thing of nothing, a few sorry Lepers that will soon dye of themselves,
an Host to come against me? the Soul sometime seriously debates the Case, What is the meaning that all should thus conspire against a poor desolate creature? a thing of nothing, a few sorry Lepers that will soon die of themselves,
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though all should let them alone? are you come out against me with Swords and staves, (saith Christ?) alas they might have spared that labour, he was now in a most painfull agony, in a bloody sweat, his Soul was sorrowfull unto death, under the sense and burthen of sin, no need of a Sword against him.
though all should let them alone? Are you come out against me with Swords and staves, (Says christ?) alas they might have spared that labour, he was now in a most painful agony, in a bloody sweat, his Soul was sorrowful unto death, under the sense and burden of since, no need of a Sword against him.
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The Soul that is indeed sensible, knows and feels it is miserable enough, though no enemy from without should ever strike a blow against it, to be void of God, a stranger to the Common-wealth of Israel, to be a Leper full of sores, to be ready to starve for hunger;
The Soul that is indeed sensible, knows and feels it is miserable enough, though no enemy from without should ever strike a blow against it, to be void of God, a stranger to the Commonwealth of Israel, to be a Leper full of sores, to be ready to starve for hunger;
is not here load enough? But to all these, to be in continuall fears of death from an Host of enemies, who can utter the miserie of this condition? Surely if the Lord remove us not hence, we cannot long live, and continue here. But,
is not Here load enough? But to all these, to be in continual fears of death from an Host of enemies, who can utter the misery of this condition? Surely if the Lord remove us not hence, we cannot long live, and continue Here. But,
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therefore I shewed you how the Case was ours, we were the men, we are the Lepers. La. 3.1. I am the man that have seen affliction (saith Jeremy) by the rod of his wrath.
Therefore I showed you how the Case was ours, we were the men, we Are the Lepers. La. 3.1. I am the man that have seen affliction (Says Jeremiah) by the rod of his wrath.
I told you, 1. How we were out-casts, cut off, cast out from the common blessings which belong to Israel: the word takes no effect, hearing & speaking,
I told you, 1. How we were outcasts, Cut off, cast out from the Common blessings which belong to Israel: the word Takes no Effect, hearing & speaking,
& not one good and sober thought doth passe through us? because we sit as outcasts. 2. An evill disease hath taken hold of us, we are all overspred with the leprosie,
& not one good and Sobrium Thought does pass through us? Because we fit as outcasts. 2. an evil disease hath taken hold of us, we Are all overspread with the leprosy,
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and like to that which was in Samaria, a Famine that puts us to it so hardly, that we are made to eat our own children, the fruit of our own thoughts, and wisdom, and reason;
and like to that which was in Samaria, a Famine that puts us to it so hardly, that we Are made to eat our own children, the fruit of our own thoughts, and Wisdom, and reason;
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we have no Bread from Heaven now rained upon us, but Bread from the earth, that is from beneath, our own fleshly thoughts and counsells, we have nothing else in a Strait to refresh our weary Souls withall:
we have no Bred from Heaven now reigned upon us, but Bred from the earth, that is from beneath, our own fleshly thoughts and Counsels, we have nothing Else in a Strait to refresh our weary Souls withal:
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and this is your great misery, that you cannot come near your selves to enquire how is it, A deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot (possibly come to that word to) say, is there not a lye in my right hand? Isa. 44.20.
and this is your great misery, that you cannot come near your selves to inquire how is it, A deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot (possibly come to that word to) say, is there not a lie in my right hand? Isaiah 44.20.
and satisfie you every where, you that are under the sense and pain of this felt-want and misery, you clearly know these two things. 1. You see how an evill taint hath gone along with you all your dayes, from your childhood, which you never yet were cured of,
and satisfy you every where, you that Are under the sense and pain of this felt-want and misery, you clearly know these two things. 1. You see how an evil taint hath gone along with you all your days, from your childhood, which you never yet were cured of,
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whether save or destroy, but all our Life long we shall stand in fear of death, till we are freed from him that hath the power of Death, till we are satisfied by an everlasting witness of good-will towards us;
whither save or destroy, but all our Life long we shall stand in Fear of death, till we Are freed from him that hath the power of Death, till we Are satisfied by an everlasting witness of goodwill towards us;
1. As I told you, we are brought to a true light and information of our present misery, in what a wretched, polluted, leprous case we stand, what a base selfish ta•nt is with us in all our way,
1. As I told you, we Are brought to a true Light and information of our present misery, in what a wretched, polluted, leprous case we stand, what a base selfish ta•nt is with us in all our Way,
2. We are informed in the great thing we want, that without a clear and certain witness from heaven, sealed upon our spirits, of the everlasting thoughts of Good will towards us, that nothing else can be enough to stay and settle our Souls:
2. We Are informed in the great thing we want, that without a clear and certain witness from heaven, sealed upon our spirits, of the everlasting thoughts of Good will towards us, that nothing Else can be enough to stay and settle our Souls:
3. We are brought to a Proclamation of, and have begun to enter into, a killing and self-denying way: the Proclamation hath sounded to leave all things and take up the Crosse, and follow Truth:
3. We Are brought to a Proclamation of, and have begun to enter into, a killing and self-denying Way: the Proclamation hath sounded to leave all things and take up the Cross, and follow Truth:
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and if we shall be left to fall back here, and say, This is a hard saying, who can bear it? to be ever dying, to be killed all the day long, &c. and so shall turn again to vanity, to the beggarly elements, to make a Captain,
and if we shall be left to fallen back Here, and say, This is a hard saying, who can bear it? to be ever dying, to be killed all the day long, etc. and so shall turn again to vanity, to the beggarly elements, to make a Captain,
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I apply'd it to our particulars, and shewed you three Things we were brought to, from which if we turn back, it is no less then Death. 1. We have seen the end of all the Doctrines of the world,
I applied it to our particulars, and showed you three Things we were brought to, from which if we turn back, it is no less then Death. 1. We have seen the end of all the Doctrines of the world,
and that we may be made like to him, nothing else can ever content and satisfie us. 3. We are come to receive and entertain the Proclamation of a self-denying way, to bid farewell to ease,
and that we may be made like to him, nothing Else can ever content and satisfy us. 3. We Are come to receive and entertain the Proclamation of a self-denying Way, to bid farewell to ease,
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How are their Souls ground to powder, and their hopes layd in the dust, and they venture with their lives in their hands? In this Buckling of the Lepers, I would observe to you three Things.
How Are their Souls ground to powder, and their hope's laid in the dust, and they venture with their lives in their hands? In this Buckling of the Lepers, I would observe to you three Things.
but with a sober submitted spirit they venture, ready to take up what ever befalls; b•• whether life, or whether death, that they leave, and conclude not the matter:
but with a Sobrium submitted Spirit they venture, ready to take up what ever befalls; b•• whither life, or whither death, that they leave, and conclude not the matter:
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How did Josephs Brethren expostulate the case, and plead with him when he seemed most harsh to them? and though they buckle and own, We are all my Lords bondmen, we are guilty;
How did Josephs Brothers expostulate the case, and plead with him when he seemed most harsh to them? and though they buckle and own, We Are all my lords bondmen, we Are guilty;
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Many talk of a Heaven, of a God, and of an eternal life, but 'tis but in way of complement, they are not at a want indeed, their Souls are not fired with a thirst for the living God;
Many talk of a Heaven, of a God, and of an Eternal life, but it's but in Way of compliment, they Are not At a want indeed, their Souls Are not fired with a thirst for the living God;
1. Do you indeed hear this voyce in your Souls, ever living, and speaking, and giving no rest, If I sit here, I dye? O that it were the Lords will to thunder it in your ears, that you might ever hear it sounding, If we sit here, we dye!
1. Do you indeed hear this voice in your Souls, ever living, and speaking, and giving no rest, If I fit Here, I die? Oh that it were the lords will to thunder it in your ears, that you might ever hear it sounding, If we fit Here, we die!
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And can you have any rest till you are satisfied in both these, for your state, and for your attainment? Can you get off from that voyce within you, If I sit here, I dye?
And can you have any rest till you Are satisfied in both these, for your state, and for your attainment? Can you get off from that voice within you, If I fit Here, I die?
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not by picking and choosing here a bit, and there a bit; but if hungry indeed, the whole Lamb must down, and the bitter herbs; nothing must be too hard.
not by picking and choosing Here a bit, and there a bit; but if hungry indeed, the Whole Lamb must down, and the bitter herbs; nothing must be too hard.
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but to venture, and leave the success to another, to lie before the sword, and say, Let him do his pleasure, Lo here I am, let him do what seems him good:
but to venture, and leave the success to Another, to lie before the sword, and say, Let him do his pleasure, Lo Here I am, let him do what seems him good:
In this Submission of Christ, seven Particulars considered. 1. He submits to be betrayed by one of his Disciples, that eat at his Table, they took sweet counsel together;
In this Submission of christ, seven Particulars considered. 1. He submits to be betrayed by one of his Disciples, that eat At his Table, they took sweet counsel together;
so is the Truth snib'd within, if it speak a word to clear it self. 6. They crown him with thorns: so the Truth pestred and cumbred with thorns, cares, fears, &c. 7. They seek false witness against him to put him to death:
so is the Truth snibbed within, if it speak a word to clear it self. 6. They crown him with thorns: so the Truth pestered and cumbered with thorns, Cares, fears, etc. 7. They seek false witness against him to put him to death:
so the great search in the Soul, is, to prove all has been deceit, &c. 3. Christ submits to be put to death unjustly; no just thing is against him, but only false accusations;
so the great search in the Soul, is, to prove all has been deceit, etc. 3. christ submits to be put to death unjustly; no just thing is against him, but only false accusations;
1. Crucified between two Theeves; Truth dies between the man and Devil. 2. Buried in the field of blood, the place of a skull. 3. The Souldiers part his garments; Lusts share the garments of Truth. 5. Submits to be left of all his Disciples and Friends, they all fly away:
1. crucified between two Thieves; Truth die between the man and devil. 2. Buried in the field of blood, the place of a skull. 3. The Soldiers part his garments; Lustiest share the garments of Truth. 5. Submits to be left of all his Disciples and Friends, they all fly away:
Nothing so crushes the Soul, as the absence of God. 3. He doth it, that the blow may seize; whilest he is present, 'tis impossible the Soul should dye: Three children burn not. 7. That which adds to all, He submits to be dumb and silent, not to complain under all this:
Nothing so crushes the Soul, as the absence of God. 3. He does it, that the blow may seize; whilst he is present, it's impossible the Soul should die: Three children burn not. 7. That which adds to all, He submits to be dumb and silent, not to complain under all this:
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and that for three Reasons. 1. That he may stand to his word: He had consented, Thy Will be done, and if now complain, he contradicts all. 2. Dumb, to give no evil example of murmuring to others. 3. That he might not lose all his recompence and reward.
and that for three Reasons. 1. That he may stand to his word: He had consented, Thy Will be done, and if now complain, he contradicts all. 2. Dumb, to give no evil Exampl of murmuring to Others. 3. That he might not loose all his recompense and reward.
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Alas, it will make the sensible heart to shake and tremble, and the ears to tingle, to hear and see what Christ here submits unto, what he gives consent to in saying this word, Thy Will be done! an unfathomed depth of submission and bowedness of Soul lies up in it, to take up all sufferings,
Alas, it will make the sensible heart to shake and tremble, and the ears to tingle, to hear and see what christ Here submits unto, what he gives consent to in saying this word, Thy Will be done! an unfathomed depth of submission and bowedness of Soul lies up in it, to take up all sufferings,
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and tread in his steps, if you drink of the same Cup (as all the saved ones must;) for there is no other way to life, but to be planted into the likeness of his death;
and tread in his steps, if you drink of the same Cup (as all the saved ones must;) for there is no other Way to life, but to be planted into the likeness of his death;
but now the punctual fightings, and opposings, and resistings shew themselves, that the Soul is made clearly to see, it chooseth Death rather then Life:
but now the punctual fightings, and opposings, and resistings show themselves, that the Soul is made clearly to see, it chooses Death rather then Life:
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and if this was done to the green tree, then what shall be done to the dry? This is no other condition then what hath befallen our fathers in their day:
and if this was done to the green tree, then what shall be done to the dry? This is no other condition then what hath befallen our Father's in their day:
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Such an Host, such a multitude he brings with him, that sometimes it agasters and amazes the man to see how he is beset, what swarms of iniquities & strange unthought of lusts appear.
Such an Host, such a multitude he brings with him, that sometime it agasters and amazes the man to see how he is beset, what swarms of iniquities & strange unthought of Lustiest appear.
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And we shall all surely find this true in our selves, when God shall have that work in hand, of bringing us down to death, (the house appointed for all the living, ) which all the saved ones must pass.
And we shall all surely find this true in our selves, when God shall have that work in hand, of bringing us down to death, (the house appointed for all the living,) which all the saved ones must pass.
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O that I could find the grave, then should I be at rest, I, but in those dayes (it is said,) men shall seek death, and it shall fly from them: They cannot dye:
O that I could find the grave, then should I be At rest, I, but in those days (it is said,) men shall seek death, and it shall fly from them: They cannot die:
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but lies thus miserably hattered to and fro, and can get no wayes, as David cries out, Thou hast beset me behind and before, that the Soul can neither get to God, nor from God, nor to death, nor from death. O Lord, who can read the Riddle!
but lies thus miserably hattered to and from, and can get no ways, as David cries out, Thou hast beset me behind and before, that the Soul can neither get to God, nor from God, nor to death, nor from death. Oh Lord, who can read the Riddle!
they stick as the flesh to the bones, that the Soul is no wayes able to shake off these Lions, and Tygers, and devouring beasts that lay hold upon it, it is impossible for the soul to get them off,
they stick as the Flesh to the bones, that the Soul is no ways able to shake off these Lions, and Tigers, and devouring beasts that lay hold upon it, it is impossible for the soul to get them off,
And this you will all have a time to find true, that your iniquities will be too hard for you, you will not be able to stand before them, they will pr•vail,
And this you will all have a time to find true, that your iniquities will be too hard for you, you will not be able to stand before them, they will pr•vail,
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and have the victory, else what need that challenge to Death and Hell, where is your victory? if they had not the victory once? yes, they surely will have the victory over all:
and have the victory, Else what need that challenge to Death and Hell, where is your victory? if they had not the victory once? yes, they surely will have the victory over all:
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but now not to be left in Hell, not to be holden of the grave, but to be raised up by the same Almighty power which raised up Christ, this will be the Salvation; but this will be the sad day to the Soul,
but now not to be left in Hell, not to be held of the grave, but to be raised up by the same Almighty power which raised up christ, this will be the Salvation; but this will be the sad day to the Soul,
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but a base rabble company of unworthy lusts (wch somtime the Soul hath scorn'd should touch it) now lay hold & lead it away like an ox to the slaughter,
but a base rabble company of unworthy Lustiest (which sometime the Soul hath scorned should touch it) now lay hold & led it away like an ox to the slaughter,
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O Lord, if your Souls be awake, and do but mark the carriages within, you will see what a stir this wicked Judge makes to find some false accusation or other,
O Lord, if your Souls be awake, and do but mark the carriages within, you will see what a stir this wicked Judge makes to find Some false accusation or other,
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and in hypocrisie, and no truth was in the bottome of it? and this is a token you were a deceiver, (saith the Judg) and this proves you will come to nothing, you ever had a base taint in all you did, a base selfish end: and here the poore creature stands amazed,
and in hypocrisy, and no truth was in the bottom of it? and this is a token you were a deceiver, (Says the Judge) and this Proves you will come to nothing, you ever had a base taint in all you did, a base selfish end: and Here the poor creature Stands amazed,
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5. When Christ begins to speak for himself, presently one smites him upon the mouth, answerest thou the high Priest so? why (saith Christ) If I have spoken evil, bear witness of it;
5. When christ begins to speak for himself, presently one smites him upon the Mouth, Answerest thou the high Priest so? why (Says christ) If I have spoken evil, bear witness of it;
What, dare you look towards God? Dare you speak or plead a word for your self? Are not you found guilty and deceitfull here and there? And do you look for mercy? so that when this work must pass, of bringing the Soul to death, all things must work to that purpose:
What, Dare you look towards God? Dare you speak or plead a word for your self? are not you found guilty and deceitful Here and there? And do you look for mercy? so that when this work must pass, of bringing the Soul to death, all things must work to that purpose:
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Can you not read the Parable? What inquisition is made by the high Priests to prove against the soul, that all its best good was tainted, all it hath ever done or spoke for God, that all this was in deceit,
Can you not read the Parable? What inquisition is made by the high Priests to prove against the soul, that all its best good was tainted, all it hath ever done or spoke for God, that all this was in deceit,
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But if we never be planted together with him into his death, never shall we partake of his resurrection, if we come not to the same submission of heart, to say, Thy Will be done. And in this word I told you seven Things were considerable, which Christ accepts of,
But if we never be planted together with him into his death, never shall we partake of his resurrection, if we come not to the same submission of heart, to say, Thy Will be done. And in this word I told you seven Things were considerable, which christ accepts of,
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and consents unto, though the Execution was yet to come and pass upon him. 1. He submits to be betrayed by one of his own House, by a Disciple, one of the Twelve, one that goes for a Friend,
and consents unto, though the Execution was yet to come and pass upon him. 1. He submits to be betrayed by one of his own House, by a Disciple, one of the Twelve, one that Goes for a Friend,
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3. He submits and yeelds to be put to death wrongfully: He is falsly accused, falsly judged, falsly condemned: They bring nothing truly, but only lyes against him;
3. He submits and yields to be put to death wrongfully: He is falsely accused, falsely judged, falsely condemned: They bring nothing truly, but only lies against him;
One comes and witnesses, This man blasphemed, and said, I am the Son of God; another says, This man said, I will destroy the Temple of God made with hands,
One comes and Witnesses, This man blasphemed, and said, I am the Son of God; Another Says, This man said, I will destroy the Temple of God made with hands,
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And this was a lye, He had said no such thing, but spake of the Temple of his Body. And thus is the Soul dealt within this day, false Witnesses come against it, and upbraid it;
And this was a lie, He had said no such thing, but spoke of the Temple of his Body. And thus is the Soul dealt within this day, false Witnesses come against it, and upbraid it;
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When alas the Soul that is to be saved never durst conclude any such thing, till it be sure indeed; but in its best day, ever it stands in fear and jealousie what the end shall be.
When alas the Soul that is to be saved never durst conclude any such thing, till it be sure indeed; but in its best day, ever it Stands in Fear and jealousy what the end shall be.
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though it hath truly complained and bewailed that it knew not God, nor Heaven, nor the life to come; it was dark and ignorant in these cases as a blind creature;
though it hath truly complained and bewailed that it knew not God, nor Heaven, nor the life to come; it was dark and ignorant in these cases as a blind creature;
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Did the Father lay any thing to the Prodigals charge when he came home? No, his sin was that he came no sooner, the father was ready to receive him notwithstanding all his rags and riotous behaviour;
Did the Father lay any thing to the Prodigals charge when he Come home? No, his since was that he Come no sooner, the father was ready to receive him notwithstanding all his rags and riotous behaviour;
When they accuse Christ as a glutton, a wine bibber, a Companion of Publicans and Harlots, a Breaker of the Sabbath, a Blasphemer, and would put h•m to death for these;
When they accuse christ as a glutton, a wine bibber, a Companion of Publicans and Harlots, a Breaker of the Sabbath, a Blasphemer, and would put h•m to death for these;
and the man (take him as separate from that evil Spirit, as standing alone) and he is harmless and innocent, only his woe add misery is to be cumbered,
and the man (take him as separate from that evil Spirit, as standing alone) and he is harmless and innocent, only his woe add misery is to be cumbered,
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The Circumstances aggravate the Death. 1. He is crucified among two Thieves, as one of that company, guilty as they; He is numbered with transgressors:
The circumstances aggravate the Death. 1. He is Crucified among two Thieves, as one of that company, guilty as they; He is numbered with transgressors:
and carry him to the place of a skull (as one of the Evangelists hath it,) a field of blood (as another calls it,) but by both it appears to be a loathsom, unworthy, disgraceful place, a place of filth and rottenness:
and carry him to the place of a skull (as one of the Evangelists hath it,) a field of blood (as Another calls it,) but by both it appears to be a loathsome, unworthy, disgraceful place, a place of filth and rottenness:
What ever it hath done, singly and honestly, and out of the good-will sown in its heart towards the Truth, all the labours under the Sun now take their leave,
What ever it hath done, singly and honestly, and out of the goodwill sown in its heart towards the Truth, all the labours under the Sun now take their leave,
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when now your Souls can sometimes hold on the innocency and single mindedness within, and truly pray to be remembred according to that inward cleanness, yet a day will come when all this will be laid aside, and forgotten;
when now your Souls can sometime hold on the innocency and single Mindedness within, and truly pray to be remembered according to that inward cleanness, yet a day will come when all this will be laid aside, and forgotten;
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If you beleeve it, you will be searching and enquiring, But what is my Judas? what is that false bosom companion that will prove my Betrayer? where lies that darling-viper? Is it in my Understanding, my Light? Am I holding and boasting of my knowledg secretly? Or is it in my affections? in the love,
If you believe it, you will be searching and inquiring, But what is my Judas? what is that false bosom Companion that will prove my Betrayer? where lies that darling-viper? Is it in my Understanding, my Light? Am I holding and boasting of my knowledge secretly? Or is it in my affections? in the love,
and choyce, and cleavings of my heart to any seen thing? and will that be a Traytor to me? Where lurks the Thief? under what habit goes he? Is he betraying with kisses, with tenderness,
and choice, and cleavings of my heart to any seen thing? and will that be a Traitor to me? Where lurks the Thief? under what habit Goes he? Is he betraying with Kisses, with tenderness,
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Truth in us, from the first day, we can remember, hath ever dis-relished him, and found an evil savor in all that he hath done or said: therefore enquire out the thing;
Truth in us, from the First day, we can Remember, hath ever disrelished him, and found an evil savour in all that he hath done or said: Therefore inquire out the thing;
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when a multitude shall be about your ears, floods and swarms of ungodliness, that agaster and amaze the Soul, will appear, hidden and unthought of depths of wickedness: and all, that man may appear to be a meer nothing, and Sin may appear exceeding sinful, and Grace may appear to be Grace indeed. All your fair carriages,
when a multitude shall be about your ears, floods and swarms of ungodliness, that agaster and amaze the Soul, will appear, hidden and unthought of depths of wickedness: and all, that man may appear to be a mere nothing, and since may appear exceeding sinful, and Grace may appear to be Grace indeed. All your fair carriages,
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How do you think to stand in that Day, when he shall rise to shake terribly the Earth? If you are not then found in those everlasting records, if not a Name written in the Book of Life; if there be not another spirit in you, that can go through the fire, that cannot dye, that it is impossible it should be holden of the grave;
How do you think to stand in that Day, when he shall rise to shake terribly the Earth? If you Are not then found in those everlasting records, if not a Name written in the Book of Life; if there be not Another Spirit in you, that can go through the fire, that cannot die, that it is impossible it should be held of the grave;
