The root of apostacy, and fountain of true fortitude. Delivered in a sermon before rhe [sic] Honourable House of Commons, on their late day of thanks-giving for the great victory given to Sir William Waller and the forces with him, against the army of Sir Ralph Hopton. By Thomas Case, Preacher at Milk-street, London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
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2. The persons that are practized upon, and they were of two sorts: 1. Some prophane or rotten, whose Character is, They do wickedly against the Covenant, 2. Others sincere and truely Godly, and their Character is, They are a people that know their God.
2. The Persons that Are practised upon, and they were of two sorts: 1. some profane or rotten, whose Character is, They do wickedly against the Covenant, 2. Others sincere and truly Godly, and their Character is, They Are a people that know their God.
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The Well-affected and Godly party that are described to us by the knowledge of their God, they remain'd not only vnconquerable, but conquerors, they were strong and did exploits.
The Well-affected and Godly party that Are described to us by the knowledge of their God, they remained not only unconquerable, but conquerors, they were strong and did exploits.
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First then, here you have the person practizing, He; And this, take him literally, or Historically, was Antiochus Epiphanes younger son to Antiochus Magnus that vile person, verse 21. where you have the first mention of him;
First then, Here you have the person practicing, He; And this, take him literally, or Historically, was Antiochus Epiphanes younger son to Antiochus Magnus that vile person, verse 21. where you have the First mention of him;
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There shall stand up a vile person to whom, &c. Whom for his vile and bruitish, turbulent and treacherous disposition, Polybius with the change of a letter or two wittily nick-names Antiochus Epimanes; Antiochus the Furious or mad. This vile person as he obtained the Kingdom of Syria (which by right belonged to his Nephew Demetrius, then but young) by flatteries and treacherous insinuations;
There shall stand up a vile person to whom, etc. Whom for his vile and brutish, turbulent and treacherous disposition, Polybius with the change of a Letter or two wittily nicknames Antiochus Epimanes; Antiochus the Furious or mad. This vile person as he obtained the Kingdom of Syria (which by right belonged to his Nephew Demetrius, then but young) by flatteries and treacherous insinuations;
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pretending that he designed nothing but the care and protection of his young Nephew; so he laboured to propagate and enlarge it, by the same operations and Artifices.
pretending that he designed nothing but the care and protection of his young Nephew; so he laboured to propagate and enlarge it, by the same operations and Artifices.
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And by these he wrought so with divers of the Nobility and other States-men of Egypt (Ptolemeus Philometer being then a childe) that he wound himself into that Kingdome also:
And by these he wrought so with diverse of the Nobilt and other Statesmen of Egypt (ptolemy philometer being then a child) that he wound himself into that Kingdom also:
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and 29.) Notwithstanding, that he had pillaged and plundered the richest of the Townes and Cities of Egypt; mightily enraged at such a disappointment of his expectations, vers. 30. He returnes, and with the same Engines of Fraud and Force, vers. 30, 31. He attemps his entrance into and conquest of Iudaea which is the second thing in the Text, sc:
and 29.) Notwithstanding, that he had pillaged and plundered the Richest of the Towns and Cities of Egypt; mightily enraged At such a disappointment of his Expectations, vers. 30. He returns, and with the same Engines of Fraud and Force, vers. 30, 31. He attempts his Entrance into and conquest of Iudaea which is the second thing in the Text, sc:
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The persons operated upon: Namely, the Iewes, as vers. 28, 30. That people whom God had taken to himself by Covenant, and that had over and over again devoted themselves to God, by mutuall astipulation and avouchments.
The Persons operated upon: Namely, the Iewes, as vers. 28, 30. That people whom God had taken to himself by Covenant, and that had over and over again devoted themselves to God, by mutual astipulation and avouchment.
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which is therefore called the Covenant because it was ratified and sanciated between God and Abraham, by mutuall Solemne Covenant, Gen. 17.9. &c. And afterwards confirmed between God and Abrahams seed, many and many a time,
which is Therefore called the Covenant Because it was ratified and sanciated between God and Abraham, by mutual Solemn Covenant, Gen. 17.9. etc. And afterwards confirmed between God and Abrahams seed, many and many a time,
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Against which Religion and Worship there were not a few that did wickedly, allowing themselves either in open prophanenesse, or in secret Abominations (as Ezek. 8.) contrary to all their Sacred and solemne Protestations, and Covenants and Oathes, under which they had so often bound their own soules,
Against which Religion and Worship there were not a few that did wickedly, allowing themselves either in open profaneness, or in secret Abominations (as Ezekiel 8.) contrary to all their Sacred and solemn Protestations, and Covenants and Oaths, under which they had so often bound their own Souls,
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Others there were of a more noble and Heavenly birth, a people, as their Character tells you, that knew their God: That knew him, not in a Notionall Historicall way onely,
Others there were of a more noble and Heavenly birth, a people, as their Character tells you, that knew their God: That knew him, not in a Notional Historical Way only,
Such as respected the Religion of the Jewes, and their Civill Rights and Priviledges; to which in all his Declarations and writings, he was no small pretender;
Such as respected the Religion of the Jews, and their Civil Rights and Privileges; to which in all his Declarations and writings, he was no small pretender;
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promising and protesting that he was so far from the least thought of offering any violence, either to their Religion, or Civill Liberties, as that he had no higher designe in his breast,
promising and protesting that he was so Far from the least Thought of offering any violence, either to their Religion, or Civil Liberties, as that he had no higher Design in his breast,
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were acquainted with him, and converst with him, who therefore (while others fell like false, wandring Starres ) remain'd as unbiast as the Sun in his course:
were acquainted with him, and conversed with him, who Therefore (while Others fell like false, wandering Stars) remained as unbiased as the Sun in his course:
as in the Hebrew: The word signifying sometime not onely to do but to do wonderfully. The Faithfull party were strengthened to do gallant and famous things:
as in the Hebrew: The word signifying sometime not only to do but to do wonderfully. The Faithful party were strengthened to do gallant and famous things:
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and the persons whom he practises upon, are Christians; upon whom as they are either Rotten or Sincere, the successe of the temptation is various, ut. sup.
and the Persons whom he practises upon, Are Christians; upon whom as they Are either Rotten or Sincere, the success of the temptation is various, ut. sup.
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First. A religious Covenant is so proper for those that professe themselves Gods people, that Religion it self is called by the Name of a Covenant. Against the Covenant.
First. A religious Covenant is so proper for those that profess themselves God's people, that Religion it self is called by the Name of a Covenant. Against the Covenant.
Fourthly, There be in all states and Societies, even in the Church it self, some that will be caught and corruped by these Frauds and Flatteries. He shall corrupt.
Fourthly, There be in all states and Societies, even in the Church it self, Some that will be caught and corruped by these Frauds and Flatteries. He shall corrupt.
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Fifthly. They that are unfound in their profession, and unfaithfull to their Covenants made with God in that profession, these be the persons who will be easily fetched off and corrupted by Flatteries.
Fifthly. They that Are unfound in their profession, and unfaithful to their Covenants made with God in that profession, these be the Persons who will be Easily fetched off and corrupted by Flatteries.
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but I must not follow them all, I shall contract what I have to say, into these two main Doctrines, which ly in the face of the Text, leaving you to improve the other in your own private thoughts.
but I must not follow them all, I shall contract what I have to say, into these two main Doctrines, which lie in the face of the Text, leaving you to improve the other in your own private thoughts.
Doct. 1. That a people or person, who ever they be that live and allow themselves in any known wickednesse against their Solemne Covenants made with God, will easily be seduced and corrupted by Flatteries, to desert and betray both Church and and state. Or thus more briefly:
Doct. 1. That a people or person, who ever they be that live and allow themselves in any known wickedness against their Solemn Covenants made with God, will Easily be seduced and corrupted by Flatteries, to desert and betray both Church and and state. Or thus more briefly:
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I remember not the day of the Moneth it was, nor yeer of our Lord, but I can shew you upon Record, Psal. 78.9. The children of Ephraim being armed, and carrying Bowes, turned their back in the day of Battell:
I Remember not the day of the Monn it was, nor year of our Lord, but I can show you upon Record, Psalm 78.9. The children of Ephraim being armed, and carrying Bows, turned their back in the day of Battle:
They were a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God, so verse 8. that were enough, but the 10. verse is more expresse;
They were a generation that Set not their heart aright, and whose Spirit was not steadfast with God, so verse 8. that were enough, but the 10. verse is more express;
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They kept not the Covenant of God, and refused to walke in his Statutes. See, Covenant-wickednesse was at the bottome of this base desertion and Apostacy.
They kept not the Covenant of God, and refused to walk in his Statutes. See, Covenant-wickedness was At the bottom of this base desertion and Apostasy.
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For first, How shall they be faithfull with men, that are not faithfull with God? Will not he break with men, that first took the boldnesse to break with God? Will hee think you, value other mens bodies, and estates, that puts no price upon his own soul? I know in point of honour, A Roman spirit may go far,
For First, How shall they be faithful with men, that Are not faithful with God? Will not he break with men, that First took the boldness to break with God? Will he think you, valve other men's bodies, and estates, that puts no price upon his own soul? I know in point of honour, A Roman Spirit may go Far,
and do gallant service, But I must tell you this withall, I do verily think such a spirit was easier found in Rome, then in Christendome; my reason is,
and doe gallant service, But I must tell you this withal, I do verily think such a Spirit was Easier found in Room, then in Christendom; my reason is,
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and to suit the flattery, to the affection. Be it Lust, bait it with Beauty. Be it Covetousnesse, with Gold. Ambition, with Preferments. Timorousnesse, with Threatnings, Pride, with Praise, &c. And boyle up the temptation high enough:
and to suit the flattery, to the affection. Be it Lust, bait it with Beauty. Be it Covetousness, with Gold. Ambition, with Preferments. Timorousness, with Threatenings, Pride, with Praise, etc. And boil up the temptation high enough:
as the mans spirit is, and it is not one of ten thousand, but (with skilfull sollicitation; observing of opportunities, and a little patience, especially if there appear advantage on the enemies side, and fair probabilities of possessing the golden apple of temptation) will bee wrought off to base and treacherous compliances with the enemies of Religion, and civill Liberties.
as the men Spirit is, and it is not one of ten thousand, but (with skilful solicitation; observing of opportunities, and a little patience, especially if there appear advantage on the enemies side, and fair probabilities of possessing the golden apple of temptation) will be wrought off to base and treacherous compliances with the enemies of Religion, and civil Liberties.
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but let the Temptation be above him, flatter him high enough, and upon a deliberate act of Judgement, he shall betray all the trust that Church or State hath committed to him.
but let the Temptation be above him, flatter him high enough, and upon a deliberate act of Judgement, he shall betray all the trust that Church or State hath committed to him.
For secondly, How should he be able to stand at such a time, since he wants a bottom. Our Saviour hath exprest it under a double Metaphor; of a Root, Matth. 13.6.
For secondly, How should he be able to stand At such a time, since he Wants a bottom. Our Saviour hath expressed it under a double Metaphor; of a Root, Matthew 13.6.
hee is built upon the sand of his own Resolutions, or Imitation of others, or Self-ends, when storms beat, and winds blow, when all these out-bid this mans principles, hee must needs come down with a vengeance. Thirdly, With a vengeance indeed;
he is built upon the sand of his own Resolutions, or Imitation of Others, or Self-ends, when storms beatrice, and winds blow, when all these outbid this men principles, he must needs come down with a vengeance. Thirdly, With a vengeance indeed;
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Or if they seemed to be Cedars, they wanted root; if they appeared as stars, they were not fixt, but wandring stars, Jude 13. blazing Comets, that make a blaze for a time,
Or if they seemed to be Cedars, they wanted root; if they appeared as Stars, they were not fixed, but wandering Stars, U^de 13. blazing Comets, that make a blaze for a time,
Secondly, The more wary had you need bee in your elections, who are trusted to make choice of those persons, that are to bee employed in places of Publike trust and employment, whether for Church, or State.
Secondly, The more wary had you need be in your elections, who Are trusted to make choice of those Persons, that Are to be employed in places of Public trust and employment, whither for Church, or State.
Chuse for honour, greatnesse, relations, or any other private interests, and advantages, and lay Religion aside, they chuse not as God chuseth; who in his choice of a Governour over his people, chose for nothing in the world but for fidelity. 1 Sam. 13.14. Hee sought him a man after his own heart, that should performe all his counsell.
Choose for honour, greatness, relations, or any other private interests, and advantages, and lay Religion aside, they choose not as God chooseth; who in his choice of a Governor over his people, chosen for nothing in the world but for Fidis. 1 Sam. 13.14. He sought him a man After his own heart, that should perform all his counsel.
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Israel would needs have a King over them, though for no other reason, but that they might bee like other Nations, &c. And hereby the people of God do not a little trouble and plague themselves,
Israel would needs have a King over them, though for no other reason, but that they might be like other nations, etc. And hereby the people of God do not a little trouble and plague themselves,
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and crosse their own designes, by committing the managing of their affairs into the hands of such, it may bee sometimes, that think it no point of valour to scruple at so small a matter as breaking of a Covenant with God:
and cross their own designs, by committing the managing of their affairs into the hands of such, it may be sometime, that think it no point of valour to scruple At so small a matter as breaking of a Covenant with God:
And no wonder if God crosse them, since in such Elections they crosse God, who, in his designes, singles out the called, and faithfull, and chosen, Revel. 17.14. yea they crosse his great designe, which is, That no flesh shall glory in his sight:
And no wonder if God cross them, since in such Elections they cross God, who, in his designs, singles out the called, and faithful, and chosen, Revel. 17.14. yea they cross his great Design, which is, That no Flesh shall glory in his sighed:
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Honour'd Senators, let me ask you one question, I blesse God, I can do it without flattery. If God had not stir'd up the hearts of people, in the most parts of the Kingdome, at what time you were singled out of thousands of England, for this great and blessed Service, in which you have sate now above these three yeers, blessed be God, to make a better choise then they did in many places of the Land, What had become of poor England before this time? Surely had not the Spirit of God gone forth,
Honoured Senators, let me ask you one question, I bless God, I can do it without flattery. If God had not stirred up the hearts of people, in the most parts of the Kingdom, At what time you were singled out of thousands of England, for this great and blessed Service, in which you have sat now above these three Years, blessed be God, to make a better choice then they did in many places of the Land, What had become of poor England before this time? Surely had not the Spirit of God gone forth,
And, now Honour'd Senators, and Honourable Commanders, let it be your honour, and piety, to recompence this care and prudence, into the bosome of this now poor bleeding Kingdome, with answerable vigilance,
And, now Honoured Senators, and Honourable Commanders, let it be your honour, and piety, to recompense this care and prudence, into the bosom of this now poor bleeding Kingdom, with answerable vigilance,
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But thirdly, to come a little nearer: Is Covenant treachery the root of Apostacy? Then Christians look to your Covenants, so solemnly made, and so often renewed:
But Thirdly, to come a little nearer: Is Covenant treachery the root of Apostasy? Then Christians look to your Covenants, so solemnly made, and so often renewed:
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What conscienciousnesse canst plead before God, in the Civill, and Politike reference of thy Covenants? What command have these solemn Covenants had over your Estates, Interests, Persons, in all these severall and successive Emergencies, which have call'd upon thee to come forth, to the help of the Lord against the mighty? What vigilance,
What conscienciousnesse Canst plead before God, in the Civil, and Politic Referente of thy Covenants? What command have these solemn Covenants had over your Estates, Interests, Persons, in all these several and successive Emergencies, which have called upon thee to come forth, to the help of the Lord against the mighty? What vigilance,
and circumspection in the religious part? What power have your Covenants had over your conversation, in adorning that according to the rule? Sit down, I beseech you,
and circumspection in the religious part? What power have your Covenants had over your Conversation, in adorning that according to the Rule? Fit down, I beseech you,
I speak of the habituall, and generall frame of thy heart, and stream, and course of thy Conversation, wherein if thy care be to say with David, Thy vows are upon me, I will render praise unto thee, Psal. 56.12.
I speak of the habitual, and general frame of thy heart, and stream, and course of thy Conversation, wherein if thy care be to say with David, Thy vows Are upon me, I will render praise unto thee, Psalm 56.12.
If thou canst approve thy self to God, for a conscientious respect to all his Commandements, and thy Engagements, fear not thy standing, thou shalt not be ashamed;
If thou Canst approve thy self to God, for a conscientious respect to all his commandments, and thy Engagements, Fear not thy standing, thou shalt not be ashamed;
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if thy lust do not prevail with thee, to forsake thy Religion, and the Covenant. If thou art not true to God and thine own soul, how canst thou think to be true to Church and State: He that will sell his soul for a lust, will sell a Kingdom, if need be, for a morsell of bread.
if thy lust do not prevail with thee, to forsake thy Religion, and the Covenant. If thou art not true to God and thine own soul, how Canst thou think to be true to Church and State: He that will fell his soul for a lust, will fell a Kingdom, if need be, for a morsel of bred.
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since these be the Baits wherewith politike Seducers beguile vnstable and unwary soules: that would be thought of, Prov. 14.15. The simple beleeveth every word, but the prudent looketh well to his going:
since these be the Baits wherewith politic Seducers beguile unstable and unwary Souls: that would be Thought of, Curae 14.15. The simple Believeth every word, but the prudent looks well to his going:
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Had I an Enemy whom I might lawfully curse, I would wish him no greater plagve then to be given up to beleeve the flatteries and witchcrafts of men that lie in wait to deceive and destroy;
Had I an Enemy whom I might lawfully curse, I would wish him no greater Plague then to be given up to believe the flatteries and witchcrafts of men that lie in wait to deceive and destroy;
doubtlesse those, who by such Artifices and Engines, for their own private Interest, shall be corrupted and wrought off, to betray their publike Trusts and Depositums, may speed as well as many of those in the Text did, who for their service they did to the Tyrant, were preferred, some to Banishment, others to Butchery. Nec lex est Justior ulla, &c. There is nothing more just, and proper, then that Treachery should be rewarded with Treachery. And indeed the hand of Divine Justice doth so order the matter (even here) that it is the portion of base Apostats, that while they betray their trusts, they do more betray themselves; That principle being written upon the breast of Tyrants:
doubtless those, who by such Artifices and Engines, for their own private Interest, shall be corrupted and wrought off, to betray their public Trusts and Depositums, may speed as well as many of those in the Text did, who for their service they did to the Tyrant, were preferred, Some to Banishment, Others to Butchery. Nec lex est Justior ulla, etc. There is nothing more just, and proper, then that Treachery should be rewarded with Treachery. And indeed the hand of Divine justice does so order the matter (even Here) that it is the portion of base Apostates, that while they betray their trusts, they do more betray themselves; That principle being written upon the breast of Tyrants:
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but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving kindnesse, judgement, and righteousnesse in the earth:
but let him that Glorieth, glory in this, that he understands and Knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving kindness, judgement, and righteousness in the earth:
before, and since Christ, will come in like a cloude of witnesses to give in testimony to this Truth, who by their knowledg of God, Subdued Kingdomes, wrought Righteousnesse, obtained promises, Heb. 11.32, 33, 34. stopped the mouthes of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weaknesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, Put to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
before, and since christ, will come in like a cloud of Witnesses to give in testimony to this Truth, who by their knowledge of God, Subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained promises, Hebrew 11.32, 33, 34. stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, Put to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
Namely this, Thou canst not see my face, Exod. 33.18. for there shall no man see me and live, Thou canst not see my face: What is that? Why the face, you know, is the clearest discouery we can take of a mans person, the face is the full prospect of a man;
Namely this, Thou Canst not see my face, Exod 33.18. for there shall no man see me and live, Thou Canst not see my face: What is that? Why the face, you know, is the Clearest discovery we can take of a men person, the face is the full prospect of a man;
The seat of beauty, his Glory: And thus likewise, by the face of God is understood the full and cleer discovery of God in his Nature, Essence, and Glory; Now no man can thus see God, or know God, on this side Heaven;
The seat of beauty, his Glory: And thus likewise, by the face of God is understood the full and clear discovery of God in his Nature, Essence, and Glory; Now no man can thus see God, or know God, on this side Heaven;
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In the mean time observe further what God tells Moses, Thou shalt see my back-parts, what are the back-parts of Jehovah? Why you know, that as the face is the full and cleer prospect of a man,
In the mean time observe further what God tells Moses, Thou shalt see my Back parts, what Are the Back parts of Jehovah? Why you know, that as the face is the full and clear prospect of a man,
as Divines say, our knowledge of God here is rather Negatiue then Affirmative, we know him rather by what he is not, then by what he is. This knowledge of God in his back-parts consists in these three things.
as Divines say, our knowledge of God Here is rather Negative then Affirmative, we know him rather by what he is not, then by what he is. This knowledge of God in his Back parts consists in these three things.
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First, Notionall, or Historicall onely, which consists onely in a bare intellectuall notion of a God, whereby a man is able to discourse of such a Being as God is,
First, Notional, or Historical only, which consists only in a bore intellectual notion of a God, whereby a man is able to discourse of such a Being as God is,
even no otherwise then of any other Being in the world, although perhaps it have no existence in rerum natura; as a Golden mountain, or Elysium Fields, &c. Secondly, There is a credentiall knowledge; (pardon the word, I use it because a fitter offers not it self) a beleeving knowledge, and so the Divels beleeve and tremble.
even no otherwise then of any other Being in the world, although perhaps it have no existence in rerum Nature; as a Golden mountain, or Elysium Fields, etc. Secondly, There is a credential knowledge; (pardon the word, I use it Because a fitter offers not it self) a believing knowledge, and so the Devils believe and tremble.
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When a man, as he hath heard, so (in a proportion) he hath seen; what he hath heard and beleeved of God, that he hath found by sweet and blessed experience to be in God,
When a man, as he hath herd, so (in a proportion) he hath seen; what he hath herd and believed of God, that he hath found by sweet and blessed experience to be in God,
namely, that god is that glorious being, and Soveraign Lord, unspeakably full of Power, Wisedome, Holinesse, Justice, Faithfulnesse, Goodnesse, &c. A Faithfull Creator, an unfailing Friend, a tender-hearted Father, a never dying Husband, this is scientia affectiva, as the Schools call it an heart-affecting knowledge. Now for the second Quaere:
namely, that god is that glorious being, and Sovereign Lord, unspeakably full of Power, Wisdom, Holiness, justice, Faithfulness, goodness, etc. A Faithful Creator, an unfailing Friend, a tender-hearted Father, a never dying Husband, this is scientia affectiva, as the Schools call it an Heart-affecting knowledge. Now for the second Quaere:
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It must be a knowledge that hath all these heights and Gradations in it that must strengthen a people to do exploits, Historicall or Notionall knowledge onely will not do it, it is but a painted fire, it hath no warmth or life in it.
It must be a knowledge that hath all these heights and Gradations in it that must strengthen a people to do exploits, Historical or Notional knowledge only will not do it, it is but a painted fire, it hath no warmth or life in it.
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Credentiall knowledge if it be but meerly an Historicall belief, will indeed do somewhat, it will dare a man much, such an one will be afraid of doing against God.
Credential knowledge if it be but merely an Historical belief, will indeed do somewhat, it will Dare a man much, such an one will be afraid of doing against God.
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But it is the Experimentall knowledge, that will make a man a daring man, to do great things for God; and this is the knowledge in the Text, The people that know their God, know him,
But it is the Experimental knowledge, that will make a man a daring man, to do great things for God; and this is the knowledge in the Text, The people that know their God, know him,
Such a knowledge indeed is omnipotent: but that even where the soul hath tasted and seen how good the Lord is in such a degree, that it hath chosen God, and hath taken God for its portion, as the Church saith;
Such a knowledge indeed is omnipotent: but that even where the soul hath tasted and seen how good the Lord is in such a degree, that it hath chosen God, and hath taken God for its portion, as the Church Says;
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He sees such things in God as will raise him above the flatteries and witchcrafts of a lying world and carry it out not only to Attempt but to Attchieve great things for God (when it sees its call) beyond it self.
He sees such things in God as will raise him above the flatteries and witchcrafts of a lying world and carry it out not only to Attempt but to Attchieve great things for God (when it sees its call) beyond it self.
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Asah with a small inconsiderable party, against Zerah the Ethiopian, and his army consisting of a Million of men, a thousand thousand, 2 Chron. 14.10 11. Abijah against a double proportion of Jeroboam, Chap. 13. Jehoshaphat against a vast innumerable host of Moabites, and Ammonites, and others, Chap. 20.1, 2.12.
Asa with a small inconsiderable party, against Zerah the Ethiopian, and his army consisting of a Million of men, a thousand thousand, 2 Chronicles 14.10 11. Abijah against a double proportion of Jeroboam, Chap. 13. Jehoshaphat against a vast innumerable host of Moabites, and Ammonites, and Others, Chap. 20.1, 2.12.
but the Rock remains, and therefore David desires no more but this, in the greatest inundations of fears and dangers, when his heart was overwhelmed, Lead me to the Rock that is higher then I:
but the Rock remains, and Therefore David Desires no more but this, in the greatest inundations of fears and dangers, when his heart was overwhelmed, Led me to the Rock that is higher then I:
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He will say, as once Luther to Melanchton (when hee began to create objections) If the work bee of God, what should we fear? if not, let us lay it down.
He will say, as once Luther to Melanchthon (when he began to create objections) If the work be of God, what should we Fear? if not, let us lay it down.
There were many that said of Davids soul, or to Davids soul (for that is the malitious plot of wicked men and devils to drive the people of God to despair of Gods help) they said to his soul (when hee was flying before Absalom ) there is no help for him in God:
There were many that said of Davids soul, or to Davids soul (for that is the malicious plot of wicked men and Devils to drive the people of God to despair of God's help) they said to his soul (when he was flying before Absalom) there is no help for him in God:
Fourthly, It may well beget trust, for it begets strength; Oh it is a joyous knowledge, and the joy of the Lord is your strength, said holy Nehemiah, and so saith my Text;
Fourthly, It may well beget trust, for it begets strength; O it is a joyous knowledge, and the joy of the Lord is your strength, said holy Nehemiah, and so Says my Text;
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Joy is to the spirit, that which marrow is to the bones: bones full of marrow, cannot easily be broken; and a spirit full of joy, cannot easily bee conquered: the joy of the spirit works over strength into the body.
Joy is to the Spirit, that which marrow is to the bones: bones full of marrow, cannot Easily be broken; and a Spirit full of joy, cannot Easily be conquered: the joy of the Spirit works over strength into the body.
What then? why, thy right hand and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, The light of Gods countenance, is the right hand, and arm of the most High;
What then? why, thy right hand and thine arm, and the Light of thy countenance, The Light of God's countenance, is the right hand, and arm of the most High;
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Truly, the least glimpse of Gods favour in Christ, will make a man (as one once gave the Character of a gallant Souldier, whom the most of you know) to live like a Saint,
Truly, the least glimpse of God's favour in christ, will make a man (as one once gave the Character of a gallant Soldier, whom the most of you know) to live like a Saint,
It gives not onely strength, but life; A life above mortality, This is life eternall, Joh. 17.3. to know thee the onely true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
It gives not only strength, but life; A life above mortality, This is life Eternal, John 17.3. to know thee the only true God, and jesus christ whom thou hast sent.
There is indeed, no knowing of God (after this manner in the Text) but in Jesus Christ; and this knowledge is eternall life; That man hath begun his Heaven upon earth, that thus knows God.
There is indeed, no knowing of God (After this manner in the Text) but in jesus christ; and this knowledge is Eternal life; That man hath begun his Heaven upon earth, that thus knows God.
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He is clothed with the Sun, and hath the Moon under his feet, the Churches Hieroglyphick, Revel. 12.1. Hee is clothed with Christ, and tramples upon the World; above fears, and above hopes; above threatnings, and above flatteries; above death, and above life;
He is clothed with the Sun, and hath the Moon under his feet, the Churches Hieroglyphic, Revel. 12.1. He is clothed with christ, and tramples upon the World; above fears, and above hope's; above threatenings, and above flatteries; above death, and above life;
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and had learn'd to live in God, and therefore will rejoyce in the Lord, and joy in the God of his salvation, &c. He lives an unchangeable life, who lives in the unchangeable God. Hee that lives in the dying creature, dies a thousand deaths;
and had learned to live in God, and Therefore will rejoice in the Lord, and joy in the God of his salvation, etc. He lives an unchangeable life, who lives in the unchangeable God. He that lives in the dying creature, die a thousand death's;
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Providence works for the carrying on of Gods designes, amongst and by the bad, and as well as the good. What wicked men do, that know not God, they do by Providence; what they do, that know God, they do by Promise; and let me tell you thus much, They that know God, would not fell this distinction, for a thousand worlds. To the second, I Answer;
Providence works for the carrying on of God's designs, among and by the bade, and as well as the good. What wicked men do, that know not God, they do by Providence; what they do, that know God, they do by Promise; and let me tell you thus much, They that know God, would not fell this distinction, for a thousand world's. To the second, I Answer;
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Secondly, a people, or person, may know God, and yet sometimes not Act their knowledge, their knowledge is out of the way; they may know God habitually, but not acknowledge him actually, to live upon him,
Secondly, a people, or person, may know God, and yet sometime not Act their knowledge, their knowledge is out of the Way; they may know God habitually, but not acknowledge him actually, to live upon him,
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and act in him, but go out (it may bee) in their own strength, and in their own wisdome, &c. and then no wonder if God do shrink up their sinews, and they go halting.
and act in him, but go out (it may be) in their own strength, and in their own Wisdom, etc. and then no wonder if God do shrink up their sinews, and they go halting.
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and the world may know them better, that God and man may see, they are a people that will pray, and wait, and trust in their God (with Job ) although he kill them.
and the world may know them better, that God and man may see, they Are a people that will pray, and wait, and trust in their God (with Job) although he kill them.
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First, if you would be strong and do Exploits, Labour to know God; study God more, and the second Causes lesse; beleeve it, you will finde life and strength in it:
First, if you would be strong and do Exploits, Labour to know God; study God more, and the second Causes less; believe it, you will find life and strength in it:
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First, Therefore study God in his works of Creation, and there you shall finde him bringing light out of darknesse; this beautifull structure of heaven and earth, out of a confused Chaos, and that Chaos out of nothing. Christians when you see second causes at a dead-low-water,
First, Therefore study God in his works of Creation, and there you shall find him bringing Light out of darkness; this beautiful structure of heaven and earth, out of a confused Chaos, and that Chaos out of nothing. Christians when you see second Causes At a dead-low-water,
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and your Creature-hopes ready to give up the Ghost, if you would but remember the Creation, it would put life into you, heark how God chides because you do not;
and your Creature-hopes ready to give up the Ghost, if you would but Remember the Creation, it would put life into you, hark how God chides Because you do not;
Who art thou, that art afraid of a man that shall die, and forgettest the Lord thy Maker, Who art thou? Art thou a son of Abraham? Canst thou call Jacob Father? They would have scorn'd to have dealt so with me;
Who art thou, that art afraid of a man that shall die, and forgettest the Lord thy Maker, Who art thou? Art thou a son of Abraham? Canst thou call Jacob Father? They would have scorned to have dealt so with me;
and laid the foundations of the earth, and hast feared continually, &c. See Christians, the very remembrance and contemplation of God in the works of Creation, would have cured them of their fears, while they might have reasoned themselves thus into an holy security;
and laid the foundations of the earth, and hast feared continually, etc. See Christians, the very remembrance and contemplation of God in the works of Creation, would have cured them of their fears, while they might have reasoned themselves thus into an holy security;
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He that made the world, is not he able to conquer an Armie? He that made his Enemies of nothing, is not he able as easily to reduce them into their first nothing again? & sic in calt.
He that made the world, is not he able to conquer an Army? He that made his Enemies of nothing, is not he able as Easily to reduce them into their First nothing again? & sic in calt.
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but get so much leave and time, of your Fears and Distractions, as to read over these Psalmes, the 104. the 146.147. and hear what stories of providence are told there, to wonder and delight, and then sit down and work the consideration of them upon your hearts;
but get so much leave and time, of your Fears and Distractions, as to read over these Psalms, the 104. the 146.147. and hear what stories of providence Are told there, to wonder and delight, and then fit down and work the consideration of them upon your hearts;
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2. But then contemplate God in his extraordinary works of providence towards his Church and people, and from thence you might collect these six Observations.
2. But then contemplate God in his extraordinary works of providence towards his Church and people, and from thence you might collect these six Observations.
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Fifthly, That every turne-back in a deliverance, is not the losse of the Designe; Israel had many a turn-back in Egypt, and in the Wildernesse, and yet their deliverance was carried on.
Fifthly, That every turne-back in a deliverance, is not the loss of the Design; Israel had many a turnback in Egypt, and in the Wilderness, and yet their deliverance was carried on.
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Sixthly, That even in these passages of Providence, wherein God seems to fight against his people, he is fighting for them; and while he seems to reject their praiers he is answering them;
Sixthly, That even in these passages of Providence, wherein God seems to fight against his people, he is fighting for them; and while he seems to reject their Prayers he is answering them;
Honored Worthies, and beloved Christians, what strength would these (and the like) considerations, well wrought in, by meditation, contribute to your weak hands and feeble knees? But above all:
Honoured Worthies, and Beloved Christians, what strength would these (and the like) considerations, well wrought in, by meditation, contribute to your weak hands and feeble knees? But above all:
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Thirdly, If you would study to know God in the glorious work and misterie of Redemption by Jesus Christ, there you shall finde these Heart-strengthening, Soul-raysing wonders.
Thirdly, If you would study to know God in the glorious work and mystery of Redemption by jesus christ, there you shall find these Heart-strengthening, Soul-raysing wonders.
how Justice and Mercy might be both satisfied in mans recovery, how the curse might be both removed and executed. A Mother and yet a Virgin, God and yet die.
how justice and Mercy might be both satisfied in men recovery, how the curse might be both removed and executed. A Mother and yet a Virgae, God and yet die.
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Thirdly, God at the greatest charges that ever was heard of to bring this about, it cost him the thoughts of his heart from all Eternity, before time, and the beloved Son out of his bosome, and Him the dearest blood out of his heart in the fulnesse of time, all these were laid out upon this purchase.
Thirdly, God At the greatest charges that ever was herd of to bring this about, it cost him the thoughts of his heart from all Eternity, before time, and the Beloved Son out of his bosom, and Him the dearest blood out of his heart in the fullness of time, all these were laid out upon this purchase.
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Christians consider, Hath the Church yet such Enemies to conquer? hath God yet such difficulties to reconcile? will it cost God so much now to redeem his Church & people from death & the wrath of men, as did from Hell, and the wrath of God? And yet if it should, I am perswaded God would not stick at it, to do it the second time, rather then his Church and people should perish:
Christians Consider, Hath the Church yet such Enemies to conquer? hath God yet such difficulties to reconcile? will it cost God so much now to Redeem his Church & people from death & the wrath of men, as did from Hell, and the wrath of God? And yet if it should, I am persuaded God would not stick At it, to do it the second time, rather then his Church and people should perish:
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then it cost him the blood of his beloved Son; Now it will but cost him the blood of his cursed Enemies: upon whom the sentence is already past, Those mine enemies that would not have me raign over them, Luke 19.27. bring them hither and slay them before me.
then it cost him the blood of his Beloved Son; Now it will but cost him the blood of his cursed Enemies: upon whom the sentence is already past, Those mine enemies that would not have me Reign over them, Lycia 19.27. bring them hither and slay them before me.
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and quieted the hearts of his people with the mention of it, even when their hearts have been moved (with fear) as the trees of the wood are moved with the winde, even with this word, Behold a Virgin shall conceive and bare a Son, and so again, This man shall be peace,
and quieted the hearts of his people with the mention of it, even when their hearts have been moved (with Fear) as the trees of the wood Are moved with the wind, even with this word, Behold a Virgae shall conceive and bore a Son, and so again, This man shall be peace,
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when the Assyrian come into the land, &c. And all this while this word was but yet in the promise a far off, a Mistery, a Riddle; Oh what life and strength would it put into a languishing Spirit well chafed in by meditation, whereby the Soul come to it self again, might resolve with the Apostle, he that spared not his own Son but gave him up for us,
when the assyrian come into the land, etc. And all this while this word was but yet in the promise a Far off, a Mystery, a Riddle; O what life and strength would it put into a languishing Spirit well chafed in by meditation, whereby the Soul come to it self again, might resolve with the Apostle, he that spared not his own Son but gave him up for us,
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I will give men for thy life, and people for thy ransome, for certainly all other deliuerances are not worthy to be mentioned on the same day with this Deliverance of Deliverances.
I will give men for thy life, and people for thy ransom, for Certainly all other Deliverances Are not worthy to be mentioned on the same day with this Deliverance of Deliverances.
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Alas, what is lesse considerable then a drop of a Bucket? for what is the Bucket to the Well, and what is the drop to the Bucket? behold, the Well is neither fuller nor emptier for the bucket, nor the Bucket for the drop; Or what of lesse moment then the dust? the small dust of the Ballance:
Alas, what is less considerable then a drop of a Bucket? for what is the Bucket to the Well, and what is the drop to the Bucket? behold, the Well is neither fuller nor emptier for the bucket, nor the Bucket for the drop; Or what of less moment then the dust? the small dust of the Balance:
Then what is one Nation? What is a wretched partie, or a Faction in a Nation, in an house? Surely, not a drop of a drop, not the least imaginable part of a small dust.
Then what is one nation? What is a wretched party, or a Faction in a nation, in an house? Surely, not a drop of a drop, not the least imaginable part of a small dust.
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Thirdly, Else hear the word of Threatning, and behold it is set on with a Curse, hear it, Oh ye people, a Curse not from the mouth of a passionate Preacher,
Thirdly, Else hear the word of Threatening, and behold it is Set on with a Curse, hear it, O you people, a Curse not from the Mouth of a passionate Preacher,
but an Angel from heaven, the Angel of the Covenant. Curse ye Meroz, said the Angel of the Lord, Curse him bitterly, because he came not forth to the helpe of the Lord against the mighty;
but an Angel from heaven, the Angel of the Covenant. Curse you Meroz, said the Angel of the Lord, Curse him bitterly, Because he Come not forth to the help of the Lord against the mighty;
And hear it Oh ye Nobles, and Senators, and Commanders, and Souldiers, Cursed be he that doth the worke of the Lord deceitfully, That pretends one thing, and intends another;
And hear it O you Nobles, and Senators, and Commanders, and Soldiers, Cursed be he that does the work of the Lord deceitfully, That pretends one thing, and intends Another;
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That pretends for Christ, and intends for Antichrist; That pretends for GOD and his people, but intends for their enemies; or that doth the work of the Lord negligently; that doth it by halfes,
That pretends for christ, and intends for Antichrist; That pretends for GOD and his people, but intends for their enemies; or that does the work of the Lord negligently; that does it by halves,
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Fourthly, study GOD in the word of Promise, the summe of all which you shall finde in that word God spake to Joshuah: Fear not, Josh. 1.5. Heb. 13.5. I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee:
Fourthly, study GOD in the word of Promise, the sum of all which you shall find in that word God spoke to Joshua: fear not, Josh. 1.5. Hebrew 13.5. I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee:
Thirdly, study to know God in his Names, and in his Attributes, and there, if you be weak, you shall finde strength; If Nonplust, Wisdome; If beset with Treachery, Faithfulnesse;
Thirdly, study to know God in his Names, and in his Attributes, and there, if you be weak, you shall find strength; If Nonplussed, Wisdom; If beset with Treachery, Faithfulness;
If Wronged, Justice; If under oppression, goodnesse, loving-kindnesse, tender mercies. In a word, if you have nothing, bee nothing, there you shall finde all things.
If Wronged, justice; If under oppression, Goodness, Lovingkindness, tender Mercies. In a word, if you have nothing, be nothing, there you shall find all things.
I am God Alsufficient, walk before me, and bee thou perfect, Gen. 17.1. You shall finde all in God, and all this, yours; Especially if you will study God.
I am God All-sufficient, walk before me, and be thou perfect, Gen. 17.1. You shall find all in God, and all this, yours; Especially if you will study God.
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In the fourth place, in his Relations, look upon him as Master, Friend, Father, Husband, &c. You know of what obligation and influence these are among men (can a woman forget her sucking childe?) of how much infinitely more, with God! Oh study your Evidences, for interest in these Relations, I tell you noble Patriots, and honour'd Christians, the time is comming,
In the fourth place, in his Relations, look upon him as Master, Friend, Father, Husband, etc. You know of what obligation and influence these Are among men (can a woman forget her sucking child?) of how much infinitely more, with God! O study your Evidences, for Interest in these Relations, I tell you noble Patriots, and honoured Christians, the time is coming,
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then a Million of Armed men, then an whole Navy; such as shall enable you to dare all the powers of the enemy, I will not bee afraid of ten thousands of people, Psal. 3. that have set themselves against me round about;
then a Million of Armed men, then an Whole Navy; such as shall enable you to Dare all the Powers of the enemy, I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, Psalm 3. that have Set themselves against me round about;
Hee that can say (and say it upon good grounds) my God, may say, Arise O Lord; and if God arise, His enemies shall be scattered, they that hate him, shall flie before him, let them bee never so many thousands;
He that can say (and say it upon good grounds) my God, may say, Arise Oh Lord; and if God arise, His enemies shall be scattered, they that hate him, shall fly before him, let them be never so many thousands;
All hee hath, and all he is, is thine, Oh study God in his Relations, and study his Relations in Evidences: You have taken up God upon trust, too long already,
All he hath, and all he is, is thine, O study God in his Relations, and study his Relations in Evidences: You have taken up God upon trust, too long already,
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And let me tell you thus much for your comfort, Not only Evidences, but the very studying of your Evidences, will minister an holy sweet boldness in the day of trouble, and hour of temptation;
And let me tell you thus much for your Comfort, Not only Evidences, but the very studying of your Evidences, will minister an holy sweet boldness in the day of trouble, and hour of temptation;
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You may say also as it there follows, Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us, &c. See Honourable and beloved, in all these here is both engagement, and encouragement; Engagement, to do for God whatsoever is in the power of creatures;
You may say also as it there follows, Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us, etc. See Honourable and Beloved, in all these Here is both engagement, and encouragement; Engagement, to do for God whatsoever is in the power of creatures;
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In all the honourable and worthy exploits that are done, Second Branch of Exhortation or may be done, let us study to carry our selves as a people that know their God.
In all the honourable and worthy exploits that Are done, Second Branch of Exhortation or may be done, let us study to carry our selves as a people that know their God.
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At your leisure peruse your Journalls, and you shall finde the way full of wonders, almost miraculous, which God hath done for and by a poor people that have known their God.
At your leisure peruse your Journals, and you shall find the Way full of wonders, almost miraculous, which God hath done for and by a poor people that have known their God.
Their first and second unbloudy victories, over those formidable preparations for warre, which were brought to their very borders, to have forced the yoke of both upon their necks, That yoke which neither they nor their fathers were able to bear.
Their First and second unbloody victories, over those formidable preparations for war, which were brought to their very borders, to have forced the yoke of both upon their necks, That yoke which neither they nor their Father's were able to bear.
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That little Parliaments great fidelity, to God and their brethren of Scotland, in refusing to contribute a farthing to that unnaturall warre, notwithstanding all the threats,
That little Parliaments great Fidis, to God and their brothers of Scotland, in refusing to contribute a farthing to that unnatural war, notwithstanding all the Treats,
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The famous atchievements in your Martiall affairs at Edgehill, Gloucester, Newbery, Neer Stafford Salt-heath, Cheshire, Lancashire, York-shire, and now of late in Pembrokeshire, and other places thereabouts, with this late victory in the West,
The famous achievements in your Martial affairs At Edgehill, Gloucester, Newbery, Near Stafford Salt-heath, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and now of late in Pembrokeshire, and other places thereabouts, with this late victory in the West,
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of all which we may truely say, as that our Noble, and worthily honour'd Generall spake of that one at Edge-hill; Never was there lesse seen of man, nor more of God.
of all which we may truly say, as that our Noble, and worthily honoured General spoke of that one At Edge hill; Never was there less seen of man, nor more of God.
Surely our salvation hath been of the Lord, his blessing hath been upon his people: The Wonder-working God, hath done all these works of wonder and mercy for us; Witnesse these five Demonstrations.
Surely our salvation hath been of the Lord, his blessing hath been upon his people: The Wonder-working God, hath done all these works of wonder and mercy for us; Witness these five Demonstrations.
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First, That we never came off with more losse and shame, then when our expectations soared highest, upon the wings of our own strength and preparations.
First, That we never Come off with more loss and shame, then when our Expectations soared highest, upon the wings of our own strength and preparations.
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Secondly, Nor ever had greater deliverances, and enlargements, then when in our apprehensions, and in the probability of second Causes, we gave all for lost.
Secondly, Nor ever had greater Deliverances, and enlargements, then when in our apprehensions, and in the probability of second Causes, we gave all for lost.
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The smoaking fornace hath usher'd in the burning lamp; that is, dark, and sad, and gloomy dispensations of providence, have let in the bright and cheerfull, heart-raising,
The smoking furnace hath ushered in the burning lamp; that is, dark, and sad, and gloomy dispensations of providence, have let in the bright and cheerful, heart-raising,
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Fourthly, That in all that hath been done, both in your Parliamentary and Martiall exploits, there hath been no lesse then a miraculous raising up of the spirits of men above their own naturall proportion, so that as it was with the worthies, whose Monuments stand in Scripture unto this day;
Fourthly, That in all that hath been done, both in your Parliamentary and Martial exploits, there hath been no less then a miraculous raising up of the spirits of men above their own natural proportion, so that as it was with the worthies, whose Monuments stand in Scripture unto this day;
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The Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephta, and David, &c. So hath it been in our conflicts, the Spirit of the Lord hath come upon our Noble Generall, Commanders, The Spirit of the Lord hath come upon our Gallant Gentlemen, Young men faithfull Countrey men, Renowned Citizens, so that he that was weak among them is as David, and he that was as David, hath been as the Angel of the Lord.
The Spirit of the Lord Come upon samson, and the Spirit of the Lord Come upon Jephtha, and David, etc. So hath it been in our conflicts, the Spirit of the Lord hath come upon our Noble General, Commanders, The Spirit of the Lord hath come upon our Gallant Gentlemen, Young men faithful Country men, Renowned Citizens, so that he that was weak among them is as David, and he that was as David, hath been as the Angel of the Lord.
but, with the secret tides and streams of crosse Malignant Councells, and projects among your selves, almost, in all your Motions and Preparations throughout the Kingdome, which when I seriously consider in my private thoughts I wonder not (as some do) that more is not don;
but, with the secret tides and streams of cross Malignant Counsels, and projects among your selves, almost, in all your Motions and Preparations throughout the Kingdom, which when I seriously Consider in my private thoughts I wonder not (as Some do) that more is not dONE;
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and must needs break out with the Churches admiration and acknowledgment, It is the Lords mercies we are not consumed because his compassions fail-not:
and must needs break out with the Churches admiration and acknowledgment, It is the lords Mercies we Are not consumed Because his compassions fail-not:
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Had I not named this last, of crosse Counsels, I could have shewed you all these impressions of God, upon the Deliverance, and victory, which we this day celebrate.
Had I not nam this last, of cross Counsels, I could have showed you all these impressions of God, upon the Deliverance, and victory, which we this day celebrate.
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As with a sword in our Bowels, they would have doubled and heightned their reproaches, what is become of your fastings and prayers, yea, where is your God?
As with a sword in our Bowels, they would have doubled and heightened their Reproaches, what is become of your Fastings and Prayers, yea, where is your God?
who when he saw us in our despondencies and despairings, and might have destroyed us for our murmure and infidelity (as he did, the Israelites) hath not only look't upon our affliction,
who when he saw us in our Despondencies and despairings, and might have destroyed us for our murmur and infidelity (as he did, the Israelites) hath not only looked upon our affliction,
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Secondly, Look upon it under another advantage of the season, namely, as treading upon the heels of our humiliations, and so you may behold it a double mercy, A victory; and the return of prayer; which we may celebrate in Davids rapture.
Secondly, Look upon it under Another advantage of the season, namely, as treading upon the heels of our humiliations, and so you may behold it a double mercy, A victory; and the return of prayer; which we may celebrate in Davids rapture.
Oh let us follow it on with his, O love the Lord all you his saints, and I love the Lord because he hath heard my voyce and my supplication, Psal. 116 1. The hearing of prayer should marveilously endear our hearts to God.
O let us follow it on with his, Oh love the Lord all you his Saints, and I love the Lord Because he hath herd my voice and my supplication, Psalm 116 1. The hearing of prayer should marvelously endear our hearts to God.
And thirdly, was there not a miraculous effusion of Gods Spirit seen in this Criticall day, wherein the Enemies came in like a flood, began to crie victorie;
And Thirdly, was there not a miraculous effusion of God's Spirit seen in this Critical day, wherein the Enemies Come in like a flood, began to cry victory;
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our hands began to hang down, our hearts to faint within us, the day was well nigh lost, and even then did the Spirit of the Lord lift up a standard against them, by raising up the spirits of some that day to work with God, for the turning of the state of the Battell;
our hands began to hang down, our hearts to faint within us, the day was well High lost, and even then did the Spirit of the Lord lift up a standard against them, by raising up the spirits of Some that day to work with God, for the turning of the state of the Battle;
and to pursue it to a great slaughter, and a totall routing and discomfiture of that proud daring Armie? Well we may conclude, That God was in that dayes worke of a certain,
and to pursue it to a great slaughter, and a total routing and discomfiture of that proud daring Army? Well we may conclude, That God was in that days work of a certain,
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and the feares of his people into inconquerable courage, and their mourning into triumph and rejoycings. All that I have to do now, is to bespeak you, Honourable and Beloved, that, under this and other Deliverances and Victories we have,
and the fears of his people into inconquerable courage, and their mourning into triumph and rejoicings. All that I have to do now, is to bespeak you, Honourable and beloved, that, under this and other Deliverances and Victories we have,
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when he had taken Rabbah, sent for David, lest the City should have been called after Joabs Name; and set the Kings Crowne (very weighty and rich with precious stones) upon the head of David;
when he had taken Rabbah, sent for David, lest the city should have been called After Joabs Name; and Set the Kings Crown (very weighty and rich with precious stones) upon the head of David;
Let us us this day bring in our Lord Jesus Christ, and let not victory be called after our name, but let His Name beset upon it, The Lord our Righteousnesse, and strength;
Let us us this day bring in our Lord jesus christ, and let not victory be called After our name, but let His Name beset upon it, The Lord our Righteousness, and strength;
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one of the Watermen leapes in, dives, takes up the Crowne, and when he comes up above water, puts the Crowne upon his head, that he might use both hands to expedite his returne to the Boat.
one of the Watermen leaps in, dives, Takes up the Crown, and when he comes up above water, puts the Crown upon his head, that he might use both hands to expedite his return to the Boat.
for saving his Crown, he allowes him a Talent, but because be put it on, he takes off his head (thinking that head not fit to stand upon its shoulders, that presumed to weare that Crown, which was made onely for the head of a King) my Politiques, are not sufficient to Critick upon the Justice of such a censure:
for Saving his Crown, he allows him a Talon, but Because be put it on, he Takes off his head (thinking that head not fit to stand upon its shoulders, that presumed to wear that Crown, which was made only for the head of a King) my Politics, Are not sufficient to Critic upon the justice of such a censure:
Sure I am, it will be the highest act of Treason in Ʋs, if we shall put this Crown of victory upon our own head, upon the head of our own strength or wisdome, &c. Which as it was wrought onely by the hand, so it was made onely for the head of him who is the King of Saints, and Lord of Hosts;
Sure I am, it will be the highest act of Treason in Ʋs, if we shall put this Crown of victory upon our own head, upon the head of our own strength or Wisdom, etc. Which as it was wrought only by the hand, so it was made only for the head of him who is the King of Saints, and Lord of Hosts;
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And the highest act of Justice in him, if he take away, not the Crown onely from our head (in refusing to give us any more victories) but our heads too from our shoulders, by leaving us to their Execution, whose mercies are cruelties: Let us therefore with the Elders in the Revelation fall down before him that sits upon the Throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, Reve. 4.10, 11. and cast our Crowns down before him, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive Glory,
And the highest act of justice in him, if he take away, not the Crown only from our head (in refusing to give us any more victories) but our Heads too from our shoulders, by leaving us to their Execution, whose Mercies Are cruelties: Let us Therefore with the Elders in the Revelation fallen down before him that sits upon the Throne, and worship him that lives for ever and ever, Reve. 4.10, 11. and cast our Crowns down before him, saying, Thou art worthy, Oh Lord, to receive Glory,
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Glorifieth me, It is some glory indeed to God, and you have done well Noble Senators, that you have set apart a day to praise God for this victorie, wherein your resolutions have bin like that of David, I will not offer to God that which cost me nothing:
Glorifieth me, It is Some glory indeed to God, and you have done well Noble Senators, that you have Set apart a day to praise God for this victory, wherein your resolutions have been like that of David, I will not offer to God that which cost me nothing:
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You have not turned God off with a day that was his own before; (though it be a Sabbath dayes work to celebrate his praise for any Mercy or Deliverance, being all the fruits of that grand Redemption which that day doth remember.
You have not turned God off with a day that was his own before; (though it be a Sabbath days work to celebrate his praise for any Mercy or Deliverance, being all the fruits of that grand Redemption which that day does Remember.
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there is so much thankfulnesse in our hearts, as there is holinesse and selfdeniall in our Conversations. Without this, as our Fastings are but the holding down of the head like a bulrush for a day, so our thanksgivings are but the holding up of the head like a Reed for a day and wee are found guilty of that mockery Bennard speaks of, to give our Sacrifices to God, but Our selves to the Devill.
there is so much thankfulness in our hearts, as there is holiness and selfdeniall in our Conversations. Without this, as our Fastings Are but the holding down of the head like a bulrush for a day, so our thanksgivings Are but the holding up of the head like a Reed for a day and we Are found guilty of that mockery Bennard speaks of, to give our Sacrifices to God, but Our selves to the devil.
The Heatthen talketh against the faith, but the Iewd Christian lives against the faith, &c. A poor difference, wherein if either have the better, it is the Heathen without doubt:
The Heatthen talketh against the faith, but the Leud Christian lives against the faith, etc. A poor difference, wherein if either have the better, it is the Heathen without doubt:
they blaspheme Christ in their mouthes, these blaspheme Christ in their lives: And tell mee Christians, which dishonours God most, their verball, or our reall blasphemies? and what do you think? were it not better God should be dishonoured by a people that professe open enmity and warre against Christ and his Government,
they Blaspheme christ in their mouths, these Blaspheme christ in their lives: And tell me Christians, which dishonours God most, their verbal, or our real Blasphemies? and what do you think? were it not better God should be dishonoured by a people that profess open enmity and war against christ and his Government,
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And better truely were it for us to perish by the lusts of our enemies, then to perish by our own lusts; The lusts of our enemies can kill us but once; our own lusts, will kill us to the second death.
And better truly were it for us to perish by the Lustiest of our enemies, then to perish by our own Lustiest; The Lustiest of our enemies can kill us but once; our own Lustiest, will kill us to the second death.
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You shall have yet more salvations, even on this side everlasting salvation. Brethren, look to your Conversations, it is both your thankfulnesse and your salvation.
You shall have yet more salvations, even on this side everlasting salvation. Brothers, look to your Conversations, it is both your thankfulness and your salvation.
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Thirdly, Prayerfully. This Victory hath been the return of prayer, let prayer be the return of this Victory: So David resolves, Psal. 116.13, 17. I will take of the cup of salvation,
Thirdly, Prayerfully. This Victory hath been the return of prayer, let prayer be the return of this Victory: So David resolves, Psalm 116.13, 17. I will take of the cup of salvation,
You that never prayed in all your lives, now learn to pray, and so help to fulfill that Prophesie Psal. 65.2. Oh thou that hearest prayers, to thee shall all flesh come.
You that never prayed in all your lives, now Learn to pray, and so help to fulfil that Prophesy Psalm 65.2. O thou that Hearst Prayers, to thee shall all Flesh come.
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Surely, the least that God expects and merits at our hands, for this and all other miraculous Deliverances, is this, that wee should resolve with returning, repenting Ephraim. Ashur shall not save us, Hos. 14.3.
Surely, the least that God expects and merits At our hands, for this and all other miraculous Deliverances, is this, that we should resolve with returning, repenting Ephraim. Ashur shall not save us, Hos. 14.3.
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God hath done these things of purpose to bribe and support our faith, Psal. 78 46, 7. Brethren, this will bee honour to our God, when the Enemies shall see, in our greatest disadvantages and dangers, wee serve a God whom we dare trust.
God hath done these things of purpose to bribe and support our faith, Psalm 78 46, 7. Brothers, this will be honour to our God, when the Enemies shall see, in our greatest disadvantages and dangers, we serve a God whom we Dare trust.
And thus Brethren, in carrying our Victories Thank fully, Obedientially, Prayerfully, Beleevingly, we shall behave our selves as a people that know their God, and for whom God hath done so wonderfull things.
And thus Brothers, in carrying our Victories Thank Fully, Obediently, Prayerfully, Believingly, we shall behave our selves as a people that know their God, and for whom God hath done so wonderful things.
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and in other places of the Kingdome, so far as your power and opportunity have served you, by removing those vile persons, whose lives and preaching, have tavght nothing but rebellion in Israel, and putting such in their rooms, that both in life and doctrine, should teach people the good knowledge of the Lord.
and in other places of the Kingdom, so Far as your power and opportunity have served you, by removing those vile Persons, whose lives and preaching, have taught nothing but rebellion in Israel, and putting such in their rooms, that both in life and Doctrine, should teach people the good knowledge of the Lord.
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And the good Lord so accompany his own Word, and his own Works, (by both which hee now is teaching England ) with his own Spirit, and presence, that at length, not onely these places, but the whole Kingdome, even all England, may say, My God, I know thee. Amen. FINIS.
And the good Lord so accompany his own Word, and his own Works, (by both which he now is teaching England) with his own Spirit, and presence, that At length, not only these places, but the Whole Kingdom, even all England, may say, My God, I know thee. Amen. FINIS.
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NONLATINALPHABET The same word is used 1. Sam. 12.6. The Lord advanced, or, magnified Moses R: David Targkum, reads it qui fecit fortitudinem permanum Moseh.
The same word is used 1. Sam. 12.6. The Lord advanced, or, magnified Moses R: David Targkum, reads it qui fecit fortitudinem permanum Moses.
