A sermon preached at the publique fast the twelfth day of April. At St. Maries Oxford, before the members of the honourable House of Commons there assembled; by Henry Ferne D.D. And printed by their order.
A Song of Deborah and Barak, saith the Title of the Chapter, and out of a Song to chuse you a Text for a day of Humiliation, may seeme an over hasty providing for your joy, rather then a seasonable enforcement of your sorrow;
A Song of Deborah and Barak, Says the Title of the Chapter, and out of a Song to choose you a Text for a day of Humiliation, may seem an over hasty providing for your joy, rather then a seasonable enforcement of your sorrow;
We are under the pressure, and if their joy suit not with our present condition, it will with our desires, with that expectation wee have of an happy Issue, in order to which we afflict our soules now,
We Are under the pressure, and if their joy suit not with our present condition, it will with our Desires, with that expectation we have of an happy Issue, in order to which we afflict our Souls now,
Divisions, and upon them great thoughts of heart, and again Divisions, and upon them great searchings of heart: a matter it was of dangerous consequence;
Divisions, and upon them great thoughts of heart, and again Divisions, and upon them great searchings of heart: a matter it was of dangerous consequence;
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There are Divisions among us, and upon them great heart-burnings, high swelling thoughts; so have wee cause to complaine in the sense of our present Condition;
There Are Divisions among us, and upon them great heartburnings, high swelling thoughts; so have we cause to complain in the sense of our present Condition;
Thoughts, and searchings of heart, why is it thus with us? what shall we doe for the closing up of these Divisions? That wee also may come to the joy and triumph of this Song, in a gratefull remembrance of what was,
Thoughts, and searchings of heart, why is it thus with us? what shall we do for the closing up of these Divisions? That we also may come to the joy and triumph of this Song, in a grateful remembrance of what was,
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The Text is short and quick, as usually the words of Conquerors are, and generally all the expressions of this song. It admits therfore severall readings;
The Text is short and quick, as usually the words of Conquerors Are, and generally all the expressions of this song. It admits Therefore several readings;
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the Chaldee Paraphrase renders the meaning of it thus, In seminibus Reuben multi insidiatores cordis, In the lines or families of Reuben there were many double hea ted, devling perfidiously.
the Chaldee paraphrase renders the meaning of it thus, In seminibus Reuben multi insidiatores Cordis, In the lines or families of Reuben there were many double Heap ted, devling perfidiously.
It is a truth indeed, that in hard and dangerous times (such as these were) there are alwaies some by whose treachery and perfidious dealing Divisions are caused and fomented:
It is a truth indeed, that in hard and dangerous times (such as these were) there Are always Some by whose treachery and perfidious dealing Divisions Are caused and fomented:
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But least I seem to shew you the Division of Interpreters rather then of Reuben, I find the most and best of them render it according to the Originall,
But least I seem to show you the Division of Interpreters rather then of Reuben, I find the most and best of them render it according to the Original,
as our Translation hath it, in, or, for the divisions of Reuben there were Magnae imaginationes, sculpturae or, decreta cordis; in the Hebrew, Chikkee; Thoughts of heart, in our Text;
as our translation hath it, in, or, for the divisions of Reuben there were Great imaginationes, sculpturae or, decreta Cordis; in the Hebrew, Chikkee; Thoughts of heart, in our Text;
Then to insinuate the dangerous consequence of this, and how much they were to blame that were guilty of it, it's repeated again in the next verse with the change but of one letter for the greater elegancy of the song, Magnae investigationes, Chikree, saith the Hebrew, great searchings of heart, as it is in ours.
Then to insinuate the dangerous consequence of this, and how much they were to blame that were guilty of it, it's repeated again in the next verse with the change but of one Letter for the greater elegancy of the song, Great investigationes, Chikree, Says the Hebrew, great searchings of heart, as it is in ours.
The Reubenites were divided from their Brethren in the time of distresse, and therefore great exceptions and resolutions were taken against them for it;
The Reubenites were divided from their Brothers in the time of distress, and Therefore great exceptions and resolutions were taken against them for it;
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For the divisions of Reuben, there were great thoughts, great searchings of heart. We wil consider this first in the History, then as concerning us and our condition.
For the divisions of Reuben, there were great thoughts, great searchings of heart. We will Consider this First in the History, then as Concerning us and our condition.
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and bring us not over this Iordan, great thoughts there were, and searchings of heart upon it, Moses is very hot with them upon a mistake of their intentions,
and bring us not over this Iordan, great thoughts there were, and searchings of heart upon it, Moses is very hight with them upon a mistake of their intentions,
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shall your brethren (saith he) go up to war, and ye sit here? vers. 6. wherefore discourage ye the hearts of the Children of Israel? vers 7. Thus did thoughts and Jealousies arise, till their harmlesse intentions were known;
shall your brothers (Says he) go up to war, and you fit Here? vers. 6. Wherefore discourage you the hearts of the Children of Israel? vers 7. Thus did thoughts and Jealousies arise, till their harmless intentions were known;
upon the clearing of which, Moses is satisfied, & upon the performance of them. Ioshua sends the Reubenites away with a blessing. Iosh. 22.6. They are no sonner quit of this, but they give a second occasion of Offence in the matter of Religion.
upon the clearing of which, Moses is satisfied, & upon the performance of them. Ioshua sends the Reubenites away with a blessing. Joshua 22.6. They Are no sonner quit of this, but they give a second occasion of Offence in the matter of Religion.
So it is taken, and thereupon great thoughts and searchings of heart, Josh. 22. They are charged with Idolatry, is the iniquity of Peor too litle? ver. 17. and are threatned with warre for it, the whole Congregation gathered themselves together;
So it is taken, and thereupon great thoughts and searchings of heart, Josh. 22. They Are charged with Idolatry, is the iniquity of Peor too little? ver. 17. and Are threatened with war for it, the Whole Congregation gathered themselves together;
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to get up to warre against them, vers. 12. Very nice and tender we find them in the point of worship, the raising of an Altar (and good reason for it) yet ready to receive satisfaction;
to get up to war against them, vers. 12. Very Nicaenae and tender we find them in the point of worship, the raising of an Altar (and good reason for it) yet ready to receive satisfaction;
before they fully understood what their Brethren meant; lest peradventure it might be their owne misgrounded jealousie, which they revenged upon their Brethren,
before they Fully understood what their Brothers meant; lest Peradventure it might be their own misgrounded jealousy, which they revenged upon their Brothers,
Lastly, we find Reuben with other Tribes charged here in this place, for dividing from their Brethren in a Time of distresse, of which they cannot cleare themselves,
Lastly, we find Reuben with other Tribes charged Here in this place, for dividing from their Brothers in a Time of distress, of which they cannot clear themselves,
The danger was great, the distresse urgent, it required all the power and strength their Brethren could make, For the high waies were unoccupied, Travellers walked through by-waies, vers. 6. The Inhabitants of the Villages ceased.
The danger was great, the distress urgent, it required all the power and strength their Brothers could make, For the high ways were unoccupied, Travellers walked through byways, vers. 6. The Inhabitants of the Villages ceased.
ver. 7. Warre was in the gates, and yet scarce a shield or speare to be found among forty thousand, vers. 8. An hard case when the Enemy is in the Field,
ver. 7. War was in the gates, and yet scarce a shield or spear to be found among forty thousand, vers. 8. an hard case when the Enemy is in the Field,
My heart is towards the Governours of Israel, that offered themselves willingly, vers. 9. she notes others for not comming, curses others for more wilfull forbearance.
My heart is towards the Governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly, vers. 9. she notes Others for not coming, curses Others for more wilful forbearance.
Reuben liked the bleatings of the flock better then the noise of the Battell, vers. 16. Dan got himselfe into ships to flye from that Army he should have appeared against,
Reuben liked the bleatings of the flock better then the noise of the Battle, vers. 16. Dan god himself into ships to fly from that Army he should have appeared against,
if the Lord had not stirred up other Tribes to offer themselves willingly, it might have gone ill with Israel. And therefore, For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts, great searchings of heart. Thus in the History.
if the Lord had not stirred up other Tribes to offer themselves willingly, it might have gone ill with Israel. And Therefore, For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts, great searchings of heart. Thus in the History.
and being so parted, goe farther asunder by greater misconceits, censurings and heart-burnings; and so it will be, so long as we consult with flesh and blood:
and being so parted, go farther asunder by greater misconceits, censurings and heartburnings; and so it will be, so long as we consult with Flesh and blood:
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for whence come Wars and fightings amongst you? (saith St Iam. 4.1.) come they not hence? even of your lusts that war in your Members? And while corruption breaths out our thoughts and Resolutions, divisions will not cease;
for whence come Wars and fightings among you? (Says Saint Iam. 4.1.) come they not hence? even of your Lustiest that war in your Members? And while corruption breathes out our thoughts and Resolutions, divisions will not cease;
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there must be new searchings of the heart, for new thoughts and resolutions; not such as corrupt nature suggests upon divisions and discords, but such as better instruction,
there must be new searchings of the heart, for new thoughts and resolutions; not such as corrupt nature suggests upon divisions and discords, but such as better instruction,
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First, of our divisions, and of them not so much to tel you the miseries come upon Civill discord and division: what neede I tell you what you feel? you know them too well by suffering;
First, of our divisions, and of them not so much to tell you the misery's come upon Civil discord and division: what need I tell you what you feel? you know them too well by suffering;
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but of them so far forth, as may better conduce to the direction of our Thoughts, that every heart may know what it is guilty of, what it may seare, what it should seek for redresse.
but of them so Far forth, as may better conduce to the direction of our Thoughts, that every heart may know what it is guilty of, what it may sear, what it should seek for redress.
Moe Tribes stand divided from their Soveraign & their duty, then are here noted by Deborah; nay the Reubenites themselves, the first born of the People,
Moe Tribes stand divided from their Sovereign & their duty, then Are Here noted by Deborah; nay the Reubenites themselves, the First born of the People,
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Who they are that stand guilty of the dividing of a Kingdome, Deborah here gives us to understand, by that duty shee expects from all the people to come in at her call,
Who they Are that stand guilty of the dividing of a Kingdom, Deborah Here gives us to understand, by that duty she expects from all the people to come in At her call,
And if they, that came not in to the help when Barak at her command blew the Trumpet, stand guilty of the Divisions, how much more they that without Authority blow a Trumpet (as Sheba did) to draw the people after them? By this we may see that there are two sorts of Subjects found guilty of our divisions, they that are contrivers and authors of the divisions themselves,
And if they, that Come not in to the help when Barak At her command blew the Trumpet, stand guilty of the Divisions, how much more they that without authority blow a Trumpet (as Sheba did) to draw the people After them? By this we may see that there Are two sorts of Subject's found guilty of our divisions, they that Are contrivers and Authors of the divisions themselves,
For this wee need not search other other mens hearts but actions, and that briefly and only according to the passages of this story, the Reubenites Lot, the Reubenites Altar, the Reubenites standing divided from their Brethren in times of distresse.
For this we need not search other other men's hearts but actions, and that briefly and only according to the passages of this story, the Reubenites Lot, the Reubenites Altar, the Reubenites standing divided from their Brothers in times of distress.
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There was, as you heard, offence taken, that the Reubenites should have the first lot and inheritance, who seemed to refuse to bear the common burden of the war with their brethren;
There was, as you herd, offence taken, that the Reubenites should have the First lot and inheritance, who seemed to refuse to bear the Common burden of the war with their brothers;
and you know who they were, that to give beginning to these divisions tooke offence, that the lot should first fall upon such, such should chiefly be respected in offices and preferments, that would not, could not (as they thought) beare the burden,
and you know who they were, that to give beginning to these divisions took offence, that the lot should First fallen upon such, such should chiefly be respected in Offices and preferments, that would not, could not (as they Thought) bear the burden,
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or they had the like authority and supream power as Ioshuah had, who sent Phineas the Priest with other Princes, to call the Reubenites to account, and denounce war against them.
or they had the like Authority and supreme power as Joshua had, who sent Phinehas the Priest with other Princes, to call the Reubenites to account, and denounce war against them.
And for the words Altar and Table, who knows not the indifferent use of them in the ancient Church? & how that Schismes and divisions (the guilt of these men) were usually expressed by that phrase of raising Altar against Altar? 'Tis true indeed that latter Times have attempted to place a proper Sacrifice there, a just cause of offence but let the Church of Rome answer for that.
And for the words Altar and Table, who knows not the indifferent use of them in the ancient Church? & how that Schisms and divisions (the guilt of these men) were usually expressed by that phrase of raising Altar against Altar? It's true indeed that latter Times have attempted to place a proper Sacrifice there, a just cause of offence but let the Church of Room answer for that.
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And I could wish, that in these times especially when every heart is so full of thoughts and Jealousies, all causes of offence and exception were taken away: but I could wish also;
And I could wish, that in these times especially when every heart is so full of thoughts and Jealousies, all Causes of offence and exception were taken away: but I could wish also;
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how they have raised Altar against Altar, brought in Sect upon Sect, every one of them to have their severall interests in our divisions every one to have a finger in the sore, to keep it from closing;
how they have raised Altar against Altar, brought in Sect upon Sect, every one of them to have their several interests in our divisions every one to have a finger in the soar, to keep it from closing;
Lastly, if we should goe on to search into other mens wayes, wee should finde many accessory to our Div sions, if not for raising yet for the continuance of them;
Lastly, if we should go on to search into other men's ways, we should find many accessory to our Div zions, if not for raising yet for the Continuance of them;
Such as deserv• to be noted with the •e•ben•tes here, for standing d•vided from their brethren, not conmming in at the summons of Soveraigne Authority,
Such as deserv• to be noted with the •e•ben•tes Here, for standing d•vided from their brothers, not conmming in At the summons of Sovereign authority,
The Thoughts and Impressions of heart, which are in us upon these our Divisions. For the Divisions of Reuben, there were great thoughts, great searchings of heart.
The Thoughts and Impressions of heart, which Are in us upon these our Divisions. For the Divisions of Reuben, there were great thoughts, great searchings of heart.
therefore Searchings of the heart there must be, that we may know what thoughts and impressions there are in our hearts, what there should be, upon the due sense of our present condition.
Therefore Searchings of the heart there must be, that we may know what thoughts and impressions there Are in our hearts, what there should be, upon the due sense of our present condition.
thoughts of revenge against those, that have supplanted, robbed, spoiled you? nor such Thoughts: or such as those stately ones had; Esa• 9.10. The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hew•n stores;
thoughts of revenge against those, that have supplanted, robbed, spoiled you? nor such Thoughts: or such as those stately ones had; Esa• 9.10. The bricks Are fallen down, but we will built with hew•n stores;
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Thoughts of Ambition, how you may attaine to greatnesse, when the Kingdome is restored? No, not such Thoughts; or lastly, have you Thoughts of purchasing your Peace at any rate, that may cost you least,
Thoughts of Ambition, how you may attain to greatness, when the Kingdom is restored? No, not such Thoughts; or lastly, have you Thoughts of purchasing your Peace At any rate, that may cost you least,
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and know whom to blame for it, that we have them not now, the Adversary that hath spread out his hand upon all our pleasant things, v. 10. These thoughts much possesse our hearts,
and know whom to blame for it, that we have them not now, the Adversary that hath spread out his hand upon all our pleasant things, v. 10. These thoughts much possess our hearts,
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yet either such a thought as that, or no hope of redre•se. Thoughts and resolutions there must be, not such such as corrupt Nature usually breathes out,
yet either such a Thought as that, or no hope of redre•se. Thoughts and resolutions there must be, not such such as corrupt Nature usually breathes out,
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The poor penitent son, Lu. 15.17. as soone as hee came to himselfe, and was able to thinke in what condition he was, sits down and communes with his owne heart, I perish here with hunger, I will arise and goe, &c. there he is thinking and resolving what to do, what to say, what to desire for the easing of his misery.
The poor penitent son, Lu. 15.17. as soon as he Come to himself, and was able to think in what condition he was, sits down and communes with his own heart, I perish Here with hunger, I will arise and go, etc. there he is thinking and resolving what to do, what to say, what to desire for the easing of his misery.
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And that we may see Civil dissention is a greater judgement than forraigne invasion, and so an evidence of greater wrath, it is put here in the last place,
And that we may see Civil dissension is a greater judgement than foreign invasion, and so an evidence of greater wrath, it is put Here in the last place,
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but because they did not, be laies an heavier judgement upon them, cause them to be devoured one by another, the most apparent signe of h s greatest displeasure.
but Because they did not, be lays an Heavier judgement upon them, cause them to be devoured one by Another, the most apparent Signen of h s greatest displeasure.
but not considered, perchance, what influence Heaven has had upon the raising and enlarging of it, till it has now covered the whole Land with darknesse.
but not considered, perchance, what influence Heaven has had upon the raising and enlarging of it, till it has now covered the Whole Land with darkness.
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For heare what is threatned by the Prophet Ieremy, c. 30. v•ult. The fierce anger of the Lord shall not returne till he hath performed the intents (or as above, til he has executed the thoughts) of his heart;
For hear what is threatened by the Prophet Ieremy, c. 30. v•ult. The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return till he hath performed the intents (or as above, till he has executed the thoughts) of his heart;
Ours, I say, who thinke (it may be) we have nothing to answer for in these Divisions: but can lay all the blame upon those we found guilty of raising or continuing them.
Ours, I say, who think (it may be) we have nothing to answer for in these Divisions: but can lay all the blame upon those we found guilty of raising or Continuing them.
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They have indeed their speciall parts in them, and the more to answer for, and well it is that we are not to answer with them for the like guilt, as they are:
They have indeed their special parts in them, and the more to answer for, and well it is that we Are not to answer with them for the like guilt, as they Are:
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David's numbring moved God to send the Pestilence, but what moved God to move, or (as the Margine notes it out of the Chronicles ) suffer Sa•an to move David to number the People,
David's numbering moved God to send the Pestilence, but what moved God to move, or (as the Margin notes it out of the Chronicles) suffer Sa•an to move David to number the People,
but we must also consider that all of us had an hand in moving that wrath that is executed by this Sword, in moving God to mingle a perverse spirit in the midst of the Land, to suffer Satan to move a company of unquiet minds,
but we must also Consider that all of us had an hand in moving that wrath that is executed by this Sword, in moving God to mingle a perverse Spirit in the midst of the Land, to suffer Satan to move a company of unquiet minds,
It is true that those unquiet Spirits stand charged with our divisions and Woes, and you know what they are guilty of at the barre of mans Justice, could they be brought thither:
It is true that those unquiet Spirits stand charged with our divisions and Woes, and you know what they Are guilty of At the bar of men justice, could they be brought thither:
but we must also consider, that every man there stands guilty of provoking this wrath, which is pow•ed out upon the Land through these divisions. Even with the whole Land has the Lord a Controversie, as he had against his People. Hos 4.1.
but we must also Consider, that every man there Stands guilty of provoking this wrath, which is pow•ed out upon the Land through these divisions. Even with the Whole Land has the Lord a Controversy, as he had against his People. Hos 4.1.
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Searchings of heart there must be for this, not such as usually upon discord and contention, Searchings of other mens hearts, judgings, censurings; but of our owne hearts.
Searchings of heart there must be for this, not such as usually upon discord and contention, Searchings of other men's hearts, judgings, censurings; but of our own hearts.
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Not to say, what meane these men to doe thus to embrue a Land in blood? thus to cast off all obedience? thus to breake all the bonds and tyes, of friendship, kindred? but to search and say, what meant we by our former disobediences and Rebellions against God, to provoke his fierce wrath against this Land? what meant we to breake and cast from us all the Cords and obligations he had upon us, stronger then any bond of relation or duty twixt us and those, that are nearest and dearest to us? nay what meane we still by crying sinnes to call downe more Judgements?
Not to say, what mean these men to do thus to imbrue a Land in blood? thus to cast off all Obedience? thus to break all the bonds and ties, of friendship, kindred? but to search and say, what meant we by our former disobediences and Rebellions against God, to provoke his fierce wrath against this Land? what meant we to break and cast from us all the Cords and obligations he had upon us, Stronger then any bound of Relation or duty betwixt us and those, that Are nearest and dearest to us? nay what mean we still by crying Sins to call down more Judgments?
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I hearkned (saith he) and heard, but they spake not aright, no man repenteth him of his wickednesse, saying, what have I done? Ier. 8.6. God when he sends a Judgement to plead his controversie with a People, withdraws himselfe, stands as it were behind the Curtaine, the thick darknesse, to hearken and heare how they will dispute it with his Rod;
I hearkened (Says he) and herd, but they spoke not aright, no man Repenteth him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? Jeremiah 8.6. God when he sends a Judgement to plead his controversy with a People, withdraws himself, Stands as it were behind the Curtain, the thick darkness, to harken and hear how they will dispute it with his Rod;
The better to prompt us to such thoughts, the Lord doth usually so proportion out the punishment, that it beares some markes and remembrances of the sinnes that caused it:
The better to prompt us to such thoughts, the Lord does usually so proportion out the punishment, that it bears Some marks and remembrances of the Sins that caused it:
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which double Union together with the Sea, as a wall of brasse, surrounding it, made it so entire in it selfe, that (as the Historian speakes of a People enclosed with Mountaines) non videretur hostibus patere aditus, nisi è Caelo, aut ab inferis, venientibus:
which double union together with the Sea, as a wall of brass, surrounding it, made it so entire in it self, that (as the Historian speaks of a People enclosed with Mountains) non videretur hostibus Patere aditus, nisi è Caelo, Or ab inferis, venientibus:
we have not thankfully acknowledged, how he has planted us in this good Land, encreased us, given us safety from Forraigne Enemies these many yeares and ages,
we have not thankfully acknowledged, how he has planted us in this good Land, increased us, given us safety from Foreign Enemies these many Years and ages,
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how we were wantonly and needlesly then divided among our selves, about the day of worship whether it should be divided, and part of it given to sports? about the place of worship,
how we were wantonly and needlessly then divided among our selves, about the day of worship whither it should be divided, and part of it given to sports? about the place of worship,
whether thus or thus to be odorned? about some gestures and Ceremony of Worship, whether thus or thus to be performed? and that to the engaging of Authority,
whither thus or thus to be odorned? about Some gestures and Ceremony of Worship, whither thus or thus to be performed? and that to the engaging of authority,
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It is not long since we saw it in our great City as Saint Chrysostome complains it was at Antioch, when he preached there, the Theater was set against the Church, the applause in that lowder then the Psalmes in this,
It is not long since we saw it in our great city as Saint Chrysostom complains it was At Antioch, when he preached there, the Theater was Set against the Church, the applause in that Louder then the Psalms in this,
out property gone, because wee used what was his as our owne, as he complaines of his People, Hos. 2.8. that they tooke the Wine and Corne and Oyle which he gave them, and prepared them for Baal, in providing offerings thereof for that Idoll;
out property gone, Because we used what was his as our own, as he complains of his People, Hos. 2.8. that they took the Wine and Corn and Oil which he gave them, and prepared them for Baal, in providing offerings thereof for that Idol;
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so we the plenty he gave us, and prepared it, to make provision for our lusts, therefore now are we spoiled of our property in what we had, by them that had no right unto it.
so we the plenty he gave us, and prepared it, to make provision for our Lustiest, Therefore now Are we spoiled of our property in what we had, by them that had no right unto it.
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Yea, but may some say, or thinke at least, I am free from those notorious Sinnes of Excesse, upon which the blessings of Peace and Plenty have been mis-spent, Drunkennesse and riot, superfluity and vanity of apparrell, chambering and wantonnesse;
Yea, but may Some say, or think At least, I am free from those notorious Sins of Excess, upon which the blessings of Peace and Plenty have been misspent, drunkenness and riot, superfluity and vanity of apparel, chambering and wantonness;
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and out of a conceit of keeping the second in thine honesty to man, cast off the first in a failing of thy service to God? or having some care of the Negative part of the Commandement, doest thou not neglect the Affirmative? Let a man search his heart by this double point of the Precept (the prohibition of the sin,
and out of a conceit of keeping the second in thine honesty to man, cast off the First in a failing of thy service to God? or having Some care of the Negative part of the Commandment, dost thou not neglect the Affirmative? Let a man search his heart by this double point of the Precept (the prohibition of the since,
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therfore has he sent serpents and cockatrices among us, that will not be charmed, (as •e threatned, Ier. 8.17.) implacable men, that will not heare of Peace.
Therefore has he sent Serpents and cockatrices among us, that will not be charmed, (as •e threatened, Jeremiah 8.17.) implacable men, that will not hear of Peace.
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And as at first when Man divided from his God, he presently felt a Division and Rebellion within himselfe, the inferiour or sensuall denying obedience to the upper part of the soule;
And as At First when Man divided from his God, he presently felt a Division and Rebellion within himself, the inferior or sensual denying Obedience to the upper part of the soul;
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so because we have so much fallen off from God and divided with him, because from the highest to the lowest of us, there has been such a failing in our duty to our God,
so Because we have so much fallen off from God and divided with him, Because from the highest to the lowest of us, there has been such a failing in our duty to our God,
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of Wrath for our sinnes, Ours, that thinke perchance we have nothing to answer for in these Divisiont; and our sinnes, such sinnes especially, as you have heard;
of Wrath for our Sins, Ours, that think perchance we have nothing to answer for in these Division; and our Sins, such Sins especially, as you have herd;
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For our Divisions, let there be such thoughts of heart, Thoughts that make for humiliation. In the second place, Thoughts towards God for the diverting and appeasing of his Wrath;
For our Divisions, let there be such thoughts of heart, Thoughts that make for humiliation. In the second place, Thoughts towards God for the diverting and appeasing of his Wrath;
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yet is there inter-course still to be had with Heaven, a passage still for our prayers if sent up with earnest desires, of which this dayes humiliation is the enforcement.
yet is there intercourse still to be had with Heaven, a passage still for our Prayers if sent up with earnest Desires, of which this days humiliation is the enforcement.
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That his thoughts are not as our thoughts, they are not upon our offences against him, implacable Thoughts, as ours are which we have against one another upon our Discords and Divisions.
That his thoughts Are not as our thoughts, they Are not upon our offences against him, implacable Thoughts, as ours Are which we have against one Another upon our Discords and Divisions.
Then must our Thoughes be of a reunion with God, from whom we have been divided; a closing with him, that only can close up our Divisions; a making our Peace with him, that only can make Peace in our borders, and make them to be of one mind, that have now such disaffected hearts.
Then must our Thoughs be of a reunion with God, from whom we have been divided; a closing with him, that only can close up our Divisions; a making our Peace with him, that only can make Peace in our borders, and make them to be of one mind, that have now such disaffected hearts.
It is not a joyning with a Forraign Power that can set us streight, not a Covenanting with Brethren of Cruelty, not a League with invading Svots, which they have dared to call, A renewing of Covenant with God;
It is not a joining with a Foreign Power that can Set us straight, not a Covenanting with Brothers of Cruelty, not a League with invading Svots, which they have dared to call, A renewing of Covenant with God;
when as indeed it is no better than a bloody Sacrament, such as Simeon and Levi, Instruments of Cruelty, forced upon the Sechemites; or a sacrifice mingled with blood,
when as indeed it is no better than a bloody Sacrament, such as Simeon and Levi, Instruments of Cruelty, forced upon the Sheminithites; or a sacrifice mingled with blood,
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so much worse than that which Pilate marred, Luke 13. because they doe it themselves, and with the blood of their Brethren and Fellow Subjects. No way of Peace that:
so much Worse than that which Pilate marred, Lycia 13. Because they do it themselves, and with the blood of their Brothers and Fellow Subject's. No Way of Peace that:
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No, it must be a re-union with God a renewing of Covenant with him by new Thoughts and resolutions for obedience and amendment, of which this dayes humiliation is the publike profession.
No, it must be a reunion with God a renewing of Covenant with him by new Thoughts and resolutions for Obedience and amendment, of which this days humiliation is the public profession.
This is the rending of the heart, requited by the Prophet Ioel in our humiliation and returne to God, it must be rent and divided in it selfe, that's by contrition, which breakes the heart in pieces by sorrow, for what is past;
This is the rending of the heart, requited by the Prophet Joel in our humiliation and return to God, it must be rend and divided in it self, that's by contrition, which breaks the heart in Pieces by sorrow, for what is past;
rent also and divided from the creature it cleaves to, that's done by selfe-deniall, which takes off the affections from the inordinate love of things below.
rend also and divided from the creature it cleaves to, that's done by self-denial, which Takes off the affections from the inordinate love of things below.
It is the engaging of the heart to approach unto the Lord, as Ier. 30.21. It's the fixing of the heart in the Psalmists language, My heart is fixed, O God my heart is fixed Psal. 57.8. To bring us to this, it is Gods thought and purpose in the disturbing our quiet and peace by there Divisions, that upon the consideration of the uncertaine condition of all things, upon a sense of this moriens saeculum, as Cyprian calls it, This dying age, these declining times, our heart may think it can fully and finally rest no where but in him.
It is the engaging of the heart to approach unto the Lord, as Jeremiah 30.21. It's the fixing of the heart in the Psalmists language, My heart is fixed, Oh God my heart is fixed Psalm 57.8. To bring us to this, it is God's Thought and purpose in the disturbing our quiet and peace by there Divisions, that upon the consideration of the uncertain condition of all things, upon a sense of this moriens saeculum, as Cyprian calls it, This dying age, these declining times, our heart may think it can Fully and finally rest no where but in him.
by the sense of his owne frailty and vanity, and of the fading condition of all things else, beaten off from the creature, that he might fasten upon God,
by the sense of his own frailty and vanity, and of the fading condition of all things Else, beaten off from the creature, that he might fasten upon God,
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While our heart is divided from God in the pursuit of these outward things, we doe in vaine follow after that which we know not whether we shall enjoy, seeking rest and satisfaction in that which cannot afford it:
While our heart is divided from God in the pursuit of these outward things, we do in vain follow After that which we know not whither we shall enjoy, seeking rest and satisfaction in that which cannot afford it:
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and their fading uncertaine condition, we may every one of us returne and say with the Psalmist, Lord, where is my hope? truly my hope is even in thee:
and their fading uncertain condition, we may every one of us return and say with the Psalmist, Lord, where is my hope? truly my hope is even in thee:
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and therefore you abstaine now and divide your selves even from a lawfull use of every thing that may give you ease and pleasure, or refection to Nature;
and Therefore you abstain now and divide your selves even from a lawful use of every thing that may give you ease and pleasure, or refection to Nature;
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By your presenting your selves before the Lord in this posture of Humiliation, you professe you have entertained better purposes and resolutions towards God for the future.
By your presenting your selves before the Lord in this posture of Humiliation, you profess you have entertained better Purposes and resolutions towards God for the future.
O let there be Searchings of hearts now, that they be answerable to your outward professions this day, that they be engaged to make good what you have now undertaken before the Lord.
Oh let there be Searchings of hearts now, that they be answerable to your outward professions this day, that they be engaged to make good what you have now undertaken before the Lord.
What shall we then say to those we finde desperately ingaged in courses and wayes plainly contrary to the duties which these times, this day requires? Whose hearts are filled with no other Thoughts, but those of pleasure, case, pride, and wantonnesse;
What shall we then say to those we find desperately engaged in courses and ways plainly contrary to the duties which these times, this day requires? Whose hearts Are filled with no other Thoughts, but those of pleasure, case, pride, and wantonness;
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when Gods judgements and publike calamities call for fasting and mourning; when Joseph is grieved and the cries of the oppressed found in every mans care.
when God's Judgments and public calamities call for fasting and mourning; when Joseph is grieved and the cries of the oppressed found in every men care.
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but dare thus provoke the Lord to anger continually to his face? as he complaines, Esay 65.3. Should we looke into Taverns and other places of publique receipt, we should finde.
but Dare thus provoke the Lord to anger continually to his face? as he complains, Isaiah 65.3. Should we look into Taverns and other places of public receipt, we should find.
Should we look after many that come up this morne to this place, and observe what they doe when gone from hence, I doubt we should finde they end the Fast with the Sermon;
Should we look After many that come up this morn to this place, and observe what they do when gone from hence, I doubt we should find they end the Fast with the Sermon;
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What have ye not houses to eat and drinke in upon other dayes, that yee never need to runne to the Taverne for the Wine of excesse? And have yee not Chambers and Closets to retire into this day,
What have you not houses to eat and drink in upon other days, that ye never need to run to the Tavern for the Wine of excess? And have ye not Chambers and Closets to retire into this day,
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and upon better grounds, not onely hands employed to work deliverance, the Souldiers hands are reached out to the honey, the comfort of refection the sweetnesse of sins pleasure this day,
and upon better grounds, not only hands employed to work deliverance, the Soldiers hands Are reached out to the honey, the Comfort of refection the sweetness of Sins pleasure this day,
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but those that scarce lay hand to labor any day, whose usuall employment is case, pleasure, sports and gaming, cannot abstaine themselves for this time of restraint.
but those that scarce lay hand to labour any day, whose usual employment is case, pleasure, sports and gaming, cannot abstain themselves for this time of restraint.
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but the Lord has shaken and disquieted us, has emptied us from vessell to vessell, removed us from Citie to Citie, from Country to Country, from our owne houses to strange habitations;
but the Lord has shaken and disquieted us, has emptied us from vessel to vessel, removed us from city to city, from Country to Country, from our own houses to strange habitations;
and wheresoever he places us, we settle on our Lees, fall upon our wonted pleasures, we will not be divided from them, we hold our corrup taste still;
and wheresoever he places us, we settle on our Lees, fallen upon our wonted pleasures, we will not be divided from them, we hold our corrup taste still;
It is true, that the Lord hath wrought for us many deliverances, and that hand of his, which is stretched out for the execution of wrath, hath often reached out unto us the Victorie;
It is true, that the Lord hath wrought for us many Deliverances, and that hand of his, which is stretched out for the execution of wrath, hath often reached out unto us the Victory;
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but to convince our ingratitude and disobedience, he has againe checked out hopes, and given strength againe to the broken Enemie for the continuance of out Divisions; and continue they will, so long as we stand so divided from him.
but to convince our ingratitude and disobedience, he has again checked out hope's, and given strength again to the broken Enemy for the Continuance of out Divisions; and continue they will, so long as we stand so divided from him.
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and must say, it will come to that, if not timely prevented, Make the heart of this People fat (saith the Lord, Es. 6.) and their eares heavy, & their eyes shut;
and must say, it will come to that, if not timely prevented, Make the heart of this People fat (Says the Lord, Es. 6.) and their ears heavy, & their eyes shut;
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The Heires of restraint, (as they are called Jud. 18, 7.) not onely to abstaine themselves from what is wicked and prophane, but to represse others also;
The Heirs of restraint, (as they Are called Jud. 18, 7.) not only to abstain themselves from what is wicked and profane, but to repress Others also;
It is my place and duty to speake it, yours to endeavour it more effectually: You, that have the honour to be called to consult of things making for Peace,
It is my place and duty to speak it, yours to endeavour it more effectually: You, that have the honour to be called to consult of things making for Peace,
I know not what compasse of Authority you take to move in, but sure I am, you may have a powerfull influence for correcting many distempers amongst us;
I know not what compass of authority you take to move in, but sure I am, you may have a powerful influence for correcting many distempers among us;
Your Thoughts and consultations have beene much employed about the immediate meanes of our safetie: we find the good effect of them, and acknowledge it to your praise;
Your Thoughts and Consultations have been much employed about the immediate means of our safety: we find the good Effect of them, and acknowledge it to your praise;
and Authoritie effectually engaged against prophanenesse and superstition, for the advancement of Vertue and Religion. Let the Hebrewes heare, said Saul, when hee blew the Trumpet;
and authority effectually engaged against profaneness and Superstition, for the advancement of Virtue and Religion. Let the Hebrews hear, said Saul, when he blew the Trumpet;
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You in your place, and everie man else for his owne part, to entertaine such thoughts and Resolutions upon the Consideration of our Divisions and present Condition,
You in your place, and every man Else for his own part, to entertain such thoughts and Resolutions upon the Consideration of our Divisions and present Condition,
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as may most make for appeasing Gods wrath, and our returne to Him, from whom we have so many wayes divided. For the Divisions of Reuben let there be such Thoughts of heart: such Thoughts toward God.
as may most make for appeasing God's wrath, and our return to Him, from whom we have so many ways divided. For the Divisions of Reuben let there be such Thoughts of heart: such Thoughts towards God.
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If the breach, which sinne hath made 'twixt God and us, and through which his wrath is powred upon us, were made up, that breach by which we are divided among our selves,
If the breach, which sin hath made betwixt God and us, and through which his wrath is poured upon us, were made up, that breach by which we Are divided among our selves,
But he that has learn't to make his Peace with God (oh that we were come to such a Thought and Resolution) must also be carefull how he behaves himselfe towards Men,
But he that has learnt to make his Peace with God (o that we were come to such a Thought and Resolution) must also be careful how he behaves himself towards Men,
And shall I speake what I thinke of the Refufers? It had pleased God by some former successe to heighten them into a contempt of Peace, to thinke all your offers farre below them, that he might take them (as the Psalmist) in their pride,
And shall I speak what I think of the Refuges? It had pleased God by Some former success to heighten them into a contempt of Peace, to think all your offers Far below them, that he might take them (as the Psalmist) in their pride,
then must I commend to you other Thoughts, to wit, Resolutions for a necessarie Warre, and this not to cast out your thoughts of Peace, but in order to them;
then must I commend to you other Thoughts, to wit, Resolutions for a necessary War, and this not to cast out your thoughts of Peace, but in order to them;
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If you cannot have Peace but upon Nahash his Conditions, to put out your right eyes, and come in blind-fold to them, against your knowledge, against your allegiance:
If you cannot have Peace but upon Nahash his Conditions, to put out your right eyes, and come in blindfold to them, against your knowledge, against your allegiance:
that you should not thinke of parting with Truth indeed, the ancient received Truth, the established Truth of this Church, to satisfie their unjust demands;
that you should not think of parting with Truth indeed, the ancient received Truth, the established Truth of this Church, to satisfy their unjust demands;
It will in the next age stand upon record, who they were that offered themselves willingly, as they did, vers. 9. that jeoparded their Irves, as Zebulum and Nephtali did, vers. 18. So likewise, who they were that stood divided, that came not in to the helpe,
It will in the next age stand upon record, who they were that offered themselves willingly, as they did, vers. 9. that jeoparded their Irves, as Zebulun and Naphtali did, vers. 18. So likewise, who they were that stood divided, that Come not in to the help,
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and so were indeed causes of the continuance of our Divisions. To conclude, thoughts and resolutions there must be, such as a necessarie Warre requires:
and so were indeed Causes of the Continuance of our Divisions. To conclude, thoughts and resolutions there must be, such as a necessary War requires:
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no, those are thoughts which corrupt nature suggests upon our Divisions; but onely to quicken you in the pursuit of that way, which is left you for recovering of your Peace.
no, those Are thoughts which corrupt nature suggests upon our Divisions; but only to quicken you in the pursuit of that Way, which is left you for recovering of your Peace.
When once the Sword of Warre (by Gods mercie) shall be sheathed, let no man have a thought of using his owne for private revenge, that no blood be then shed,
When once the Sword of War (by God's mercy) shall be sheathed, let no man have a Thought of using his own for private revenge, that no blood be then shed,
and can we doe it with reserved thoughts of revenge in our hearts? Wee aske forgivenesse of Talents, can wee thinke in the meane time of taking our fellow-servants by the throat,
and can we do it with reserved thoughts of revenge in our hearts? we ask forgiveness of Talents, can we think in the mean time of taking our Fellow servants by the throat,
Let your moderation be knowne (sayth the Apostle) NONLATINALPHABET, your equitie, your peaceable disposition: Had that beene in mens hearts, they had not beene so divided at this day;
Let your moderation be known (say the Apostle), your equity, your peaceable disposition: Had that been in men's hearts, they had not been so divided At this day;
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and the Sheepe, the just and peaceable ones, shall follow the Lambe: So hee was called for his innocencie, when hee came to make himselfe a Peace-offering,
and the Sheep, the just and peaceable ones, shall follow the Lamb: So he was called for his innocence, when he Come to make himself a Peace-offering,
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so thither let our desires now be raysed in the begging of that Mercie, which onely can close up the breach that our sinnes have made, &c. LAUS DEO. FINIS.
so thither let our Desires now be raised in the begging of that Mercy, which only can close up the breach that our Sins have made, etc. LAUS GOD. FINIS.
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