Zerubbabels encouragement to finish the temple. A sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons, at their late solemne fast, Apr. 27. 1642. By Tho. Goodwin, B.D. Published by order from that House.
and with him the Priests and Elders of the Jewes, to finish the building, and make compleat the ornaments of the Temple, whereof the foundation had many yeeres before been laid,
and with him the Priests and Elders of the Jews, to finish the building, and make complete the Ornament of the Temple, whereof the Foundation had many Years before been laid,
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And this his scope is plainly and without a Parable held forth in the 9. ver. The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, his hands shall also finish it.
And this his scope is plainly and without a Parable held forth in the 9. ver. The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the Foundation of this house, his hands shall also finish it.
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and 4. verses, The people say, The time is not come that the Lords house should be built) was the principall end why God sent unto them no lesse then two Prophets, Haggai and Zachary, as two extraordinary Ambassadours from heaven, on purpose to put them on upon it, (for the finishing of the Temple is a businesse of that moment as is worth two Prophets at any time.) And this appeares not onely by both their Prophecies,
and 4. Verses, The people say, The time is not come that the lords house should be built) was the principal end why God sent unto them no less then two prophets, Chaggai and Zachary, as two extraordinary ambassadors from heaven, on purpose to put them on upon it, (for the finishing of the Temple is a business of that moment as is worth two prophets At any time.) And this appears not only by both their Prophecies,
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but also by the story, Ezra 5. 1, 2. THEN the Prophet Haggai and Zachariah prophecyed unto the Jews that were in Judah, in the name of the God of Israel.
but also by the story, Ezra 5. 1, 2. THEN the Prophet Chaggai and Zachariah prophesied unto the jews that were in Judah, in the name of the God of Israel.
That same particle, or circumstance of time, [ Then,) doth refer us to the story of those times, recorded in the book of Ezra, as that which is necessary for the full understanding of their two prophecies;
That same particle, or circumstance of time, [ Then,) does refer us to the story of those times, recorded in the book of Ezra, as that which is necessary for the full understanding of their two prophecies;
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but more especially for the understanding of this piece of our Prophet Zachary his Prophecie, which I have read unto you, which wholly concernes the finishing of the Temple.
but more especially for the understanding of this piece of our Prophet Zachary his Prophecy, which I have read unto you, which wholly concerns the finishing of the Temple.
and give you a prospect of those times, and the occurrences thereof, which were the occasion of these words here, [ Who art thou O great mountaine? &c. ] And if Zachary himselfe, a Prophet,
and give you a prospect of those times, and the occurrences thereof, which were the occasion of these words Here, [ Who art thou Oh great mountain? etc. ] And if Zachary himself, a Prophet,
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and that lived in those times, knew not at the first the meaning of the Vision in this Chapter, ver. 5. (Knowest thou what these be? And I said, No my Lord) much lesse shall we be able to know the interpretation thereof,
and that lived in those times, knew not At the First the meaning of the Vision in this Chapter, ver. 5. (Knowest thou what these be? And I said, No my Lord) much less shall we be able to know the Interpretation thereof,
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and fairely carryed on in all the Fundamentals of it, there started up a company of Samaritans, that were adversaries to the Jewes, (as we read, Chap. 4.) Samaritans they were,
and fairly carried on in all the Fundamentals of it, there started up a company of Samaritans, that were Adversaries to the Jews, (as we read, Chap. 4.) Samaritans they were,
I know that the Messiah commeth, who is called Christ, (saith the woman of Samaria) and he will tell us all things, John 4. 25. Now these Samaritans were Adversaries to the Jews, (as they are called, ver. 1.) and so unto their Temple, and the finishing of it:
I know that the Messiah comes, who is called christ, (Says the woman of Samaria) and he will tell us all things, John 4. 25. Now these Samaritans were Adversaries to the jews, (as they Are called, ver. 1.) and so unto their Temple, and the finishing of it:
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5. and also by insinuating to those mighty Persian Kings, such suggestions as they knew would take with Monarchs, mis-representing these Jews unto them,
5. and also by insinuating to those mighty Persian Kings, such suggestions as they knew would take with Monarchs, Misrepresenting these jews unto them,
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calling Jerusalem that rebellious and bad City, so ver. 12. hurtfull unto Kings and Provinces, and that had of old time moved sedition, so ver. 15. (for even thus old is this scandall) and that therefore these Jews must be kept under:
calling Jerusalem that rebellious and bad city, so for. 12. hurtful unto Kings and Provinces, and that had of old time moved sedition, so for. 15. (for even thus old is this scandal) and that Therefore these jews must be kept under:
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and custome, but withdraw their allegeance, so ver. 13. But on the contrary, for themselves, they professe that they are their faithfull servants, v. 11. and that which made them speak, was onely a tendernesse of the Kings honour;
and custom, but withdraw their allegiance, so for. 13. But on the contrary, for themselves, they profess that they Are their faithful Servants, v. 11. and that which made them speak, was only a tenderness of the Kings honour;
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so ver. 14. Now because we have maintenance from the Kings palace, (had their dependance wholly upon them) and it was not meet for us to see the Kings dishonour;
so for. 14. Now Because we have maintenance from the Kings palace, (had their dependence wholly upon them) and it was not meet for us to see the Kings dishonour;
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And by these their flatteries and mis-representations they raised up so great a mountain of opposition, (as it is here called) that they frustrated the Jews good purpose of perfecting the building, (as the words are, ver. 5.) And though they could not prevaile so farre as to throw downe the foundation laid;
And by these their flatteries and misrepresentations they raised up so great a mountain of opposition, (as it is Here called) that they frustrated the jews good purpose of perfecting the building, (as the words Are, ver. 5.) And though they could not prevail so Far as to throw down the Foundation laid;
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yet they made them to cease building any further by force and power, so ver. 23. And thus the work did cease, during all the dayes of Cyrus, and the raigne of one or two Kings more,
yet they made them to cease building any further by force and power, so for. 23. And thus the work did cease, during all the days of Cyrus, and the Reign of one or two Kings more,
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Let us therefore first view the Vision, and secondly, this the Angels Interpretation of it, which are the two parts into which this whole Chapter is resolved.
Let us Therefore First view the Vision, and secondly, this the Angels Interpretation of it, which Are the two parts into which this Whole Chapter is resolved.
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And secondly, that these Lamps might have a perpetuall supply of Oyle, without any accessary way of humane help, there are presented (as growing by the Candlestick) two fresh and green Olive trees on each side thereof, ver.
And secondly, that these Lamps might have a perpetual supply of Oil, without any accessary Way of humane help, there Are presented (as growing by the Candlestick) two fresh and green Olive trees on each side thereof, ver.
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A Vision so cleare and full of light to set forth the work then to be done by the Jews, that the Angel wonders, that at the first sight the Prophet should not understand it.
A Vision so clear and full of Light to Set forth the work then to be done by the jews, that the Angel wonders, that At the First sighed the Prophet should not understand it.
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6. that is, this Hieroglyphique contains this word and mind of God in it, that maugre all opposition, Zerubbabel should bring forth the head or top stone that should finish the Temple, so ver. 7. and 9.
6. that is, this Hieroglyphic contains this word and mind of God in it, that maugre all opposition, Zerubbabel should bring forth the head or top stone that should finish the Temple, so for. 7. and 9.
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And accordingly, both in the story Ezra 5. 2. and in these two Prophets, we still find mention both of Zerubbabel and Jeshua, as the Builders of this house:
And accordingly, both in the story Ezra 5. 2. and in these two prophets, we still find mention both of Zerubbabel and Jeshua, as the Builders of this house:
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And therefore in the 3. Chap. of this Prophecie, ver. 8. when Jeshua is spoken to, the other Priests his fellowes are spoken to together with him, Heare O Jeshua, thou and [ thy fellowes ] that sit before thee:
And Therefore in the 3. Chap. of this Prophecy, ver. 8. when Jeshua is spoken to, the other Priests his Fellows Are spoken to together with him, Hear Oh Jeshua, thou and [ thy Fellows ] that fit before thee:
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Now concerning the first part of this Vision, namely, the Candlestick, with all its Lamps lighted, you may aske how this should come to be a fit Hieroglyphique to betoken this work of finishing and perfecting the Temple? I answer, thus:
Now Concerning the First part of this Vision, namely, the Candlestick, with all its Lamps lighted, you may ask how this should come to be a fit Hieroglyphic to betoken this work of finishing and perfecting the Temple? I answer, thus:
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as in Exod. 25. 31. and in the 9. to the Heb. ver. 2. where all the sacred houshold stuffe of the Inner Temple are specified, the Candlestick as being chiefe is ranked first, [ wherein was the Candlestick,
as in Exod 25. 31. and in the 9. to the Hebrew ver. 2. where all the sacred household stuff of the Inner Temple Are specified, the Candlestick as being chief is ranked First, [ wherein was the Candlestick,
But when the House it selfe should once be reared, according to the patterne, without the Candlestick and its light, it would have beene full of darknesse, (as some affirme, which I will not now dispute:) For however, the bringing in the Candlestick argued not onely the compleatnesse of the edifice,
But when the House it self should once be reared, according to the pattern, without the Candlestick and its Light, it would have been full of darkness, (as Some affirm, which I will not now dispute:) For however, the bringing in the Candlestick argued not only the completeness of the edifice,
And therefore under the Gospel their whole Church state, and that as in the Primitive times, under their full perfection, is set forth by seven golden candlesticks, so Revel. 1. 13. which ver. ult. are interpreted to be the seven Churches of Asia.
And Therefore under the Gospel their Whole Church state, and that as in the Primitive times, under their full perfection, is Set forth by seven golden candlesticks, so Revel. 1. 13. which for. ult. Are interpreted to be the seven Churches of Asia.
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For David being the Ruler of the Jews, and a nursing Father to the Church, compares himselfe to a greene Olive tree in the house of God, Psal. 52. 8. and the pillars of the doores of the Temple,
For David being the Ruler of the jews, and a nursing Father to the Church, compares himself to a green Olive tree in the house of God, Psalm 52. 8. and the pillars of the doors of the Temple,
And further, seeing it was made the duty of every Jew to bring pure oyle olive beaten, to cause the lamps to burn continually, as Lev. 24. 2. hence therefore to compare the eminent persons, the Magistrates and Priests of that Church, to Olive trees themselves, that for the first lighting of the candlestick did naturally afford it, was every way most elegant.
And further, seeing it was made the duty of every Jew to bring pure oil olive beaten, to cause the lamps to burn continually, as Lev. 24. 2. hence Therefore to compare the eminent Persons, the Magistrates and Priests of that Church, to Olive trees themselves, that for the First lighting of the candlestick did naturally afford it, was every Way most elegant.
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namely, that Samaritan faction which was backt by many of the people of the land, Ezra 4. 4. A Mountaine is a similitude frequent in Scripture, to note out high and potent opposition, lying in the way of Gods proceedings.
namely, that Samaritan faction which was backed by many of the people of the land, Ezra 4. 4. A Mountain is a similitude frequent in Scripture, to note out high and potent opposition, lying in the Way of God's proceedings.
every mountaine shall be brought low, Luke 3. 5. And so the Poets doe expresse their fained war of the Giants against the Gods, by heaping up mountaine upon mountaine.
every mountain shall be brought low, Lycia 3. 5. And so the Poets do express their feigned war of the Giants against the God's, by heaping up mountain upon mountain.
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as in the Originall, an Army or multitude) nor by power, (of authority) that was in any humane fore-sight as yet like to countenance it) but by my Spirit; and he that sayes it, is the Lord of Hoasts. By his Spirit, meaning both the holy Ghost, enclining and strengthening their hearts,
as in the Original, an Army or multitude) nor by power, (of Authority) that was in any humane foresight as yet like to countenance it) but by my Spirit; and he that Says it, is the Lord of Hosts. By his Spirit, meaning both the holy Ghost, inclining and strengthening their hearts,
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For there is said to be a spirit of life in the wheeles of Providence, which moves them, Ezek. 1. 20. Not but that God did use the power and authority of the Persian Monarchy;
For there is said to be a Spirit of life in the wheels of Providence, which moves them, Ezekiel 1. 20. Not but that God did use the power and Authority of the Persian Monarchy;
that when the house should be finished, signified by Zerubbabels bringing forth the head stone thereof, (as Master builders use to doe the first and last stone) they should with many shoutings and acclamations of joy, cry, Grace, Grace unto it;
that when the house should be finished, signified by Zerubbabels bringing forth the head stone thereof, (as Master Builders use to do the First and last stone) they should with many shoutings and acclamations of joy, cry, Grace, Grace unto it;
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Out of the recited storie, and what is here said in the 9. verse, which doth put Jeshua upon finishing the Temple; The first Observation is this, That God carryes on the building of the second Temple after the comming out of Babylon, (which was a type of the Reformation of our Churches) not all at once, but by degrees.
Out of the recited story, and what is Here said in the 9. verse, which does put Jeshua upon finishing the Temple; The First Observation is this, That God carries on the building of the second Temple After the coming out of Babylon, (which was a type of the Reformation of our Churches) not all At once, but by Degrees.
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The first Temple under the Old Testament was at once erected perfect, so by Solomon; And the Tabernacle before him, by Moses, was quickly finished, according to the patterne of the Mount, Exod. 40. 43. but this second Temple after the Captivity received degrees of rearing of it.
The First Temple under the Old Testament was At once erected perfect, so by Solomon; And the Tabernacle before him, by Moses, was quickly finished, according to the pattern of the Mount, Exod 40. 43. but this second Temple After the Captivity received Degrees of rearing of it.
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the Spirit by degrees consuming and dispelling the darknesse that Antichristianisme had brought in, by light shining clearer and clearer to the perfect day, which is the brightnesse of Christs comming, as 2 Thes. 2. 8. Compare we for this the type, the building of this second Temple here, with this Anti-type under the Gospel.
the Spirit by Degrees consuming and dispelling the darkness that Antichristianism had brought in, by Light shining clearer and clearer to the perfect day, which is the brightness of Christ coming, as 2 Thebes 2. 8. Compare we for this the type, the building of this second Temple Here, with this Antitype under the Gospel.
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These Jews when first they were come out of Babylon, and gathered to Mount Sion, (which was holy ground, where they might sacrifice) they erected an Altar onely, Ezra 3. and that in haste, (the feare of the people of the Countrey being upon them, verse 3.) and so a poore and meane one,
These jews when First they were come out of Babylon, and gathered to Mount Sion, (which was holy ground, where they might sacrifice) they erected an Altar only, Ezra 3. and that in haste, (the Fear of the people of the Country being upon them, verse 3.) and so a poor and mean one,
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But many yeares after, and after the succession of two or three Kings, the Temple is said to be finished, Chap. 6. 15. Come we now to the Antitype, the times of Reformation from under Popery:
But many Years After, and After the succession of two or three Kings, the Temple is said to be finished, Chap. 6. 15. Come we now to the Antitype, the times of Reformation from under Popery:
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and the succeeding times therof, the Booke of the Revelation. In the 13. Chapter throughout, you have the Beast of Rome in one entire view presented in his height,
and the succeeding times thereof, the Book of the Revelation. In the 13. Chapter throughout, you have the Beast of Room in one entire view presented in his height,
but so confusedly, as no man could learne that song, v. 3. & they in a great part kept themselves virgins, and from being defiled with the fornications of the whore:
but so confusedly, as no man could Learn that song, v. 3. & they in a great part kept themselves Virgins, and from being defiled with the fornications of the whore:
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and calleth upon men to feare and worship God alone who made heaven and earth, and not to worship Saints and Angels: (thus the Waldenses did.) But then ver. 8. an Age or two after that, there follow others who proclaime with open mouth,
and calls upon men to Fear and worship God alone who made heaven and earth, and not to worship Saints and Angels: (thus the Waldenses did.) But then for. 8. an Age or two After that, there follow Others who proclaim with open Mouth,
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and tell Rome to her face that she is the whore of Babylon: (thus Wickliff and Hus.) And then ver. 9. after these follows a third Angel, who proceeds further,
and tell Room to her face that she is the whore of Babylon: (thus Wickliffe and Hus.) And then for. 9. After these follows a third Angel, who proceeds further,
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And then at the 14. ver. you have the Son of man crowned, the Lambe having overcome the Kings, to professe and countenance the Protestant Religion with their authority:
And then At the 14. ver. you have the Son of man crowned, the Lamb having overcome the Kings, to profess and countenance the Protestant Religion with their Authority:
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as the Jewes did build the Temple by the Decree of Cyrus. And Chap. 15. the pourers out of the vials doe come all forth of the Temple, ver. 6. And if we consult the 11. Cap. (the maine occurrences of which are evidently contemporary,
as the Jews did built the Temple by the decree of Cyrus. And Chap. 15. the pourers out of the vials do come all forth of the Temple, ver. 6. And if we consult the 11. Cap. (the main occurrences of which Are evidently contemporary,
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This Book running over two entire Prophecies of all times, (each of them) whereof the first ends at the end of Cha. 11.) Now in that Chapter (which therefore containes the story of the last times) there are three editions of that Temple plainly intimated.
This Book running over two entire Prophecies of all times, (each of them) whereof the First ends At the end of Cha. 11.) Now in that Chapter (which Therefore contains the story of the last times) there Are three editions of that Temple plainly intimated.
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And then ver. 19. there is a third edition of an Holy of Holies, for therein the Arke is said to be seene; now the Ark stood onely in the Holy of Holies:
And then for. 19. there is a third edition of an Holy of Holies, for therein the Ark is said to be seen; now the Ark stood only in the Holy of Holies:
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Let no Church therefore think it selfe perfect, and needing nothing, (as bragging Laodicea did) especially when it hath but that first foundation which it had when it came newly out of Babylon;
Let no Church Therefore think it self perfect, and needing nothing, (as bragging Laodicea did) especially when it hath but that First Foundation which it had when it Come newly out of Babylon;
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Blessed men! It is evident they purposed more then they did or could effect, because the peoples hearts were not [ as yet ] prepared, as the phrase is, 2 Chron. 20. 33. In our very Common-Prayer book there is an [ Untill ] the said discipline may be restored, which argueth they aimed at more.
Blessed men! It is evident they purposed more then they did or could Effect, Because the peoples hearts were not [ as yet ] prepared, as the phrase is, 2 Chronicles 20. 33. In our very Common prayer book there is an [ Until ] the said discipline may be restored, which argue they aimed At more.
And besides, They were not Apostles, to whom nothing might be added, as Gal. 2. 6. And God raising up the Tabernacle that was falne downe, not by immediate inspiration, (as at first by the Apostles) but by his Spirit, renewing and begetting light in an ordinary way:
And beside, They were not Apostles, to whom nothing might be added, as Gal. 2. 6. And God raising up the Tabernacle that was fallen down, not by immediate inspiration, (as At First by the Apostles) but by his Spirit, renewing and begetting Light in an ordinary Way:
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Hence therefore the Churches comming out of the darknesse of Popery, must needs recover that fulnesse and perfection of light (which the Apostolicall times had) NONLATINALPHABET, by piece-meals and degrees.
Hence Therefore the Churches coming out of the darkness of Popery, must needs recover that fullness and perfection of Light (which the Apostolical times had), by piecemeals and Degrees.
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But in matters of Order, which concerne Worship and Discipline, (for so the Apostle distinguisheth, Colos. 2. 5. [ Faith and Order ] let it be enquired into,
But in matters of Order, which concern Worship and Discipline, (for so the Apostle Distinguisheth, Colos 2. 5. [ Faith and Order ] let it be inquired into,
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which if men were to make in another world, and so to begin the world anew, their first care would be to provide necessaries for their subsistence as they are men;
which if men were to make in Another world, and so to begin the world anew, their First care would be to provide necessaries for their subsistence as they Are men;
and also built the Temple) and those other Reformers among the Kings of Judah, there should something have been omitted about the Feast of Tabernacles,
and also built the Temple) and those other Reformers among the Kings of Judah, there should something have been omitted about the Feast of Tabernacles,
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] This feast was kept (as is thought) by Solomon, 2 Chron. 7. 8. and by these same Jews, Ezra 3. 4. yet not in this manner, according unto the Law,
] This feast was kept (as is Thought) by Solomon, 2 Chronicles 7. 8. and by these same jews, Ezra 3. 4. yet not in this manner, according unto the Law,
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And this reason is intimated in the 17. verse, All the congregation [ that were come againe out of the Captivity, ] made boothes, &c. They did reade also every day out of the Law, ver.
And this reason is intimated in the 17. verse, All the congregation [ that were come again out of the Captivity, ] made booths, etc. They did read also every day out of the Law, ver.
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Mountaines of Sins make a Separation betweene him and them, Isai. 59. 2. and not all the power of men and Angels can any whit move, much lesse remove them, no more then strawes can move a mountain.
Mountains of Sins make a Separation between him and them, Isaiah 59. 2. and not all the power of men and Angels can any whit move, much less remove them, no more then straws can move a mountain.
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because we finde them mentioned together in one place, Nehem. 6. 16. In which Chapter you may reade of the great opposition made in building the City, as here the Temple;
Because we find them mentioned together in one place, Nehemiah 6. 16. In which Chapter you may read of the great opposition made in building the city, as Here the Temple;
and all that were about them saw these things, [ they wene much cast downe in their owne eyes, ] (there is one part of the reason) for they perceived that [ this work was wrought by our God, ] there is the other part.
and all that were about them saw these things, [ they ween much cast down in their own eyes, ] (there is one part of the reason) for they perceived that [ this work was wrought by our God, ] there is the other part.
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If there were a full concurrencie of all second causes, and a generall suffrage of them, his voice would then be lost and swallowed up among that crowd;
If there were a full concurrency of all second Causes, and a general suffrage of them, his voice would then be lost and swallowed up among that crowd;
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Thus why is God said to bring Israel out of Egypt with a strong hand, Exod. 13. 30. but because it was carryed on through much opposition? There lay no lesse then ten mountains in the way of it;
Thus why is God said to bring Israel out of Egypt with a strong hand, Exod 13. 30. but Because it was carried on through much opposition? There lay no less then ten Mountains in the Way of it;
Pharaohs heart was hardned ten times, which God did on purpose to shew his power, Exod. 9. 6. Secondly, he doth it, to confound his enemies the more, which usually goes together with doing good unto his Church:
Pharaohs heart was hardened ten times, which God did on purpose to show his power, Exod 9. 6. Secondly, he does it, to confound his enemies the more, which usually Goes together with doing good unto his Church:
He renders vengeance to his adversaries, and is ncercifull to his Land, both at once, Deut. 32. 43. He often suffers them to have the ball on their foot, till they come to the very goale,
He renders vengeance to his Adversaries, and is ncercifull to his Land, both At once, Deuteronomy 32. 43. He often suffers them to have the ball on their foot, till they come to the very goal,
You shall finde the building and the finishing of this Temple in all the degrees of it, to have had many contentions against it, all along accompanying it.
You shall find the building and the finishing of this Temple in all the Degrees of it, to have had many contentions against it, all along accompanying it.
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when they came to finish it, Chap. 5. 2. at ver. 3. their enemies came and questioned them for it, Who hath commanded you to build this house? &c. and the devill was in it, in a pure opposition to the Temple;
when they Come to finish it, Chap. 5. 2. At for. 3. their enemies Come and questioned them for it, Who hath commanded you to built this house? etc. and the Devil was in it, in a pure opposition to the Temple;
Thus in the New Testament, [ Aedificabo Ecclesiam, ] [ I will build my Church, ] hath and will alwayes have the gates (or the power) of hell following it to oppose it.
Thus in the New Testament, [ aedificabo Church, ] [ I will built my Church, ] hath and will always have the gates (or the power) of hell following it to oppose it.
The Use of both these Points together, is, Not to be discouraged in, or think the worse of any businesse that is for God, because of difficulties and interruptions.
The Use of both these Points together, is, Not to be discouraged in, or think the Worse of any business that is for God, Because of difficulties and interruptions.
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which when their enemies heard of, they then set upon them with open force of armes, ver. 8. Yet neverthelesse, We (sayes he) made our prayer to God, and set a watch day and night;
which when their enemies herd of, they then Set upon them with open force of arms, ver. 8. Yet nevertheless, We (Says he) made our prayer to God, and Set a watch day and night;
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21. And when Nehemiah heard that the enemy threatned to kill him, on purpose to dishearten him) yet Chap. 6. he would not flee, ver. 11. neither was he at all disheartned,
21. And when Nehemiah herd that the enemy threatened to kill him, on purpose to dishearten him) yet Chap. 6. he would not flee, ver. 11. neither was he At all disheartened,
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as knowing it was a sin to be afraid, ver. 13. There is no mountaine of opposition so great, that can stand before Zerubbabel, (or Gods people) especially when he goes about to finish the Temple.
as knowing it was a since to be afraid, ver. 13. There is no mountain of opposition so great, that can stand before Zerubbabel, (or God's people) especially when he Goes about to finish the Temple.
yea, thinks it no cruelty or oppression to tread upon, and kill. On the other side, he speaks of the enemies, all that might argue greatnesse, strength, and exaltation:
yea, thinks it no cruelty or oppression to tread upon, and kill. On the other side, he speaks of the enemies, all that might argue greatness, strength, and exaltation:
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for Wormes to be set upon Mountaines to overthrow them? Yet, sayes God, I will take this worme, (for it must be his power must doe it) and make it as a new sharp threshing instrument with teeth, (with which kind of instrument those Eastern Countries did use to mash in pieces their rougher and harder fodder for their cattle) which shall thresh these mountains even as small as chaffe, which is scattered with the wind, as ver. 16. This is the Metaphor;
for Worms to be Set upon Mountains to overthrow them? Yet, Says God, I will take this worm, (for it must be his power must do it) and make it as a new sharp threshing Instrument with teeth, (with which kind of Instrument those Eastern Countries did use to mash in Pieces their rougher and harder fodder for their cattle) which shall thresh these Mountains even as small as chaff, which is scattered with the wind, as for. 16. This is the Metaphor;
There stood in the way of laying the foundation of this Temple, the greatest mountaine that was then (and well-night that hath been since) upon the earth, the Babylonish Monarchy;
There stood in the Way of laying the Foundation of this Temple, the greatest mountain that was then (and well-night that hath been since) upon the earth, the Babylonish Monarchy;
Cyrus and his Armie were the workmen whom God hired to cast up (as Esays phrase is) or throw down (as Jeremies) this rubbish that lay in his peoples way,
Cyrus and his Army were the workmen whom God hired to cast up (as Isaiah phrase is) or throw down (as Jeremies) this rubbish that lay in his peoples Way,
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And all the victories that Cyrus obtained, and hidden treasures that through spoiles he acquired, were all that Jerusalem might be built: So it follows in the 45. Chap. 1, 2, 3,
And all the victories that Cyrus obtained, and hidden treasures that through spoils he acquired, were all that Jerusalem might be built: So it follows in the 45. Chap. 1, 2, 3,
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For (otherwise) sayes God of this Cyrus) thou hast not known me, so ver. 4. All this which God did for him, was, that he might performe Gods pleasure, saying to Jerusalem, Be built,
For (otherwise) Says God of this Cyrus) thou hast not known me, so for. 4. All this which God did for him, was, that he might perform God's pleasure, saying to Jerusalem, Be built,
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And then again, when the foundation thereof was thus happily laid, there stood (as you see in the Text) another Mountaine in the way to the finishing and perfecting of it,
And then again, when the Foundation thereof was thus happily laid, there stood (as you see in the Text) Another Mountain in the Way to the finishing and perfecting of it,
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namely, this Samaritan Faction, who gained the power of that Persian Monarchy to be against it: (of which Mountain the Prophet here in like manner sayes, that it should be made a Plaine.) And if the Persian Monarch Dartus had not come off too as he did, EZra 6. from the 1. ver. to the end of the Chap. God would have served him, as he had done Babylon.
namely, this Samaritan Faction, who gained the power of that Persian Monarchy to be against it: (of which Mountain the Prophet Here in like manner Says, that it should be made a Plain.) And if the Persian Monarch Dartus had not come off too as he did, EZra 6. from the 1. ver. to the end of the Chap. God would have served him, as he had done Babylon.
Be ye wise therefore now, O Kings, and instructed O ye Judges of the Earth. The Reason of all this lies but in three words which God hath spoken once,
Be you wise Therefore now, Oh Kings, and instructed Oh you Judges of the Earth. The Reason of all this lies but in three words which God hath spoken once,
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] You heard before in the Old Testament, that the Brasse Gates were opened to make way for the building of that Temple, Isai. 45. 2. But here in the New Testament, there are stronger Gates then of Brasse: here are the Gates of Hell: which yet Christ (like another Sampson) flings off their hinges.
] You herd before in the Old Testament, that the Brass Gates were opened to make Way for the building of that Temple, Isaiah 45. 2. But Here in the New Testament, there Are Stronger Gates then of Brass: Here Are the Gates of Hell: which yet christ (like Another Sampson) flings off their hinges.
so whilst Christ is King of this world, and hath all power committed to him, both in heaven and earth, most certainly, the Gates of Hell shall never prevaile against it.
so while christ is King of this world, and hath all power committed to him, both in heaven and earth, most Certainly, the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against it.
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I remember in the yeare 1619. or 20. (or thereabouts) when the Wars in Germany began, it was reported, that a great Brasse Image of the Apostle Peter, (which had that pretended claime, by which Rome would hold her Keyes, fairely embossed upon a Roll that hung downe upon the Image, in these wordst [ Tu es Petrus, & super hanc petram aedificabo Ecclesiam:
I Remember in the year 1619. or 20. (or thereabouts) when the Wars in Germany began, it was reported, that a great Brass Image of the Apostle Peter, (which had that pretended claim, by which Room would hold her Keys, fairly embossed upon a Roll that hung down upon the Image, in these wordst [ Tu es Peter, & super hanc Petram Aedificabo Church:
Now all that concerne the Building of his Church, are reducible unto these two heads: First, the preservation and enlarging of his Church Mysticall, and of his Saints on earth;
Now all that concern the Building of his Church, Are reducible unto these two Heads: First, the preservation and enlarging of his Church Mystical, and of his Saints on earth;
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If God had not such Assemblies in the world, he should have no worship. Therefore these Churches are called the Ground and Pillar of Truth, both where it growes,
If God had not such Assemblies in the world, he should have no worship. Therefore these Churches Are called the Ground and Pillar of Truth, both where it grows,
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1 Tim. 3. 15. he there speakes of Church assemblies, as wherein Timothy was to learne how as an Euangelist to behave himselfe, in the ordering and governing of them,
1 Tim. 3. 15. he there speaks of Church assemblies, as wherein Timothy was to Learn how as an Evangelist to behave himself, in the ordering and governing of them,
as you have it in the words immediately fore-going, Th•• thou mightest know how to behave thy selfe in the House of God, &c. And the truth is, that that building of the House of God, of which only Zachary here gives us occasion to speak, was but the compleating all the ordinances of worship.
as you have it in the words immediately foregoing, Th•• thou Mightest know how to behave thy self in the House of God, etc. And the truth is, that that building of the House of God, of which only Zachary Here gives us occasion to speak, was but the completing all the ordinances of worship.
but the building of their Temple, the seat of worship, and introducing the Candlestick, &c. And their Assemblings there to worship according to Gods owne prescription, was more to him,
but the building of their Temple, the seat of worship, and introducing the Candlestick, etc. And their Assemblings there to worship according to God's own prescription, was more to him,
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In the 87. Psal. ver. 2. The Lord loves the gates of Sion more then all the dwellings of Jacob. The gates of Sion were the gates of the Temple that stood upon mount Sion, set open for the Jews to worship in;
In the 87. Psalm ver. 2. The Lord loves the gates of Sion more then all the dwellings of Jacob. The gates of Sion were the gates of the Temple that stood upon mount Sion, Set open for the jews to worship in;
God hath but three things deare unto him in this world, his Saints, his Worship, and his Truth; and it is hard to say, which of these is dearest unto him;
God hath but three things deer unto him in this world, his Saints, his Worship, and his Truth; and it is hard to say, which of these is dearest unto him;
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and therein how jealous doth God professe himselfe of any aberration or swerving from his own rules? now jealousie (you know) proceeds from the deepest love.
and therein how jealous does God profess himself of any aberration or swerving from his own rules? now jealousy (you know) proceeds from the Deepest love.
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the other about the time. And then in the Lords Prayer, (which is the Epitome of the New Testament) in the second Petition (if not the first) the worship and government of his Church comes in;
the other about the time. And then in the lords Prayer, (which is the Epitome of the New Testament) in the second Petition (if not the First) the worship and government of his Church comes in;
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To this purpose I shall open that in the 15. of the Revelation, where when the Saints had got a Temple over their heads, ver. 6. (as was before hinted) then they call for a true and right worshipping of Christ,
To this purpose I shall open that in the 15. of the Revelation, where when the Saints had god a Temple over their Heads, ver. 6. (as was before hinted) then they call for a true and right worshipping of christ,
First, here is a double title and Kingdome given unto Christ, 1 [ Lord Almighty, ] 2 [ King of Saints: ] or (if you will) He is King of Nations, and King of Saints: 1 King of Nations,
First, Here is a double title and Kingdom given unto christ, 1 [ Lord Almighty, ] 2 [ King of Saints: ] or (if you will) He is King of nations, and King of Saints: 1 King of nations,
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& so is all one with that expression here, [ Lord God Almighty, ] unto which 2 they adde this other, Thou King of Saints: And so these two are distinct, and both His titles.
& so is all one with that expression Here, [ Lord God Almighty, ] unto which 2 they add this other, Thou King of Saints: And so these two Are distinct, and both His titles.
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and to worship him, both which are expressed by this generall, to glorifie his Name. Thirdly, here is a double declaration of the justnesse of these titles,
and to worship him, both which Are expressed by this general, to Glorify his Name. Thirdly, Here is a double declaration of the justness of these titles,
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& the ground that calls for both these duties, his great and marvellous works in the world declaring him to be Lord God Almighty, or King of Nations, and therefore Feare is due unto him, (and accordingly in Jeremy we onely read, Who would not feare thee, O King of Nations?) and then there are his just and true wayes, declaring him to be King of Saints, (which these here in their song adde unto that of Jeremy) and this calls for Worship from us unto him:
& the ground that calls for both these duties, his great and marvellous works in the world declaring him to be Lord God Almighty, or King of nations, and Therefore fear is due unto him, (and accordingly in Jeremiah we only read, Who would not Fear thee, Oh King of nations?) and then there Are his just and true ways, declaring him to be King of Saints, (which these Here in their song add unto that of Jeremiah) and this calls for Worship from us unto him:
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In fine, here is Christs supremacie acknowledged both in matters Civill and Ecclesiasticall, in his government of the world, and of his Church. And as he is knowne to be King of Nations by his works of Providence abroad in the world,
In fine, Here is Christ supremacy acknowledged both in matters Civil and Ecclesiastical, in his government of the world, and of his Church. And as he is known to be King of nations by his works of Providence abroad in the world,
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And a parallel place unto this latter, (as that of Jeremy was unto the former) is that in Psal. 68. 24. where the Psalmist speaking of this worship of Christ, sayes, They have seene thy goings, O God,
And a parallel place unto this latter, (as that of Jeremiah was unto the former) is that in Psalm 68. 24. where the Psalmist speaking of this worship of christ, Says, They have seen thy goings, Oh God,
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] And the Psalmist evidently speaks of his waies of worship in the Church, as appeares by the very next words, ver. 25. The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after, &c. expressing the worship of him in his Church in the language of the Old Testament,
] And the Psalmist evidently speaks of his ways of worship in the Church, as appears by the very next words, ver. 25. The singers went before, the players on Instruments followed After, etc. expressing the worship of him in his Church in the language of the Old Testament,
Yea and all this proves to be New Testament too, and a prophecie thereof, though uttered in the phrase of and in a prophecy of the Old. For what is said in the 18. ver. before of this their King, is by the Apostle in Ephes. 4. 8. applyed unto Christs Ascension:
Yea and all this Proves to be New Testament too, and a prophecy thereof, though uttered in the phrase of and in a prophecy of the Old. For what is said in the 18. ver. before of this their King, is by the Apostle in Ephesians 4. 8. applied unto Christ Ascension:
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and directing of his worship under the New Testament, as it is expounded by the Apostle in the following verses. And therefore that which I have even now cited out of that Psal. ver. 24, 25, 26, &c. is to be understood as meant of the worship of the Gospell in the congregations thereof, erected after Christs Ascension.
and directing of his worship under the New Testament, as it is expounded by the Apostle in the following Verses. And Therefore that which I have even now cited out of that Psalm ver. 24, 25, 26, etc. is to be understood as meant of the worship of the Gospel in the congregations thereof, erected After Christ Ascension.
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I shall adde but this, These waies are called just and true, in opposition to wayes invented by men, which on the contrary are unrighteous and false; Psal. 119. 104. Through thy precepts I get understanding,
I shall add but this, These ways Are called just and true, in opposition to ways invented by men, which on the contrary Are unrighteous and false; Psalm 119. 104. Through thy Precepts I get understanding,
This we may see in Solomon, whose Royalty and Majesty was held forth thereby, as much as by his power, 2 Chron. 9. 4. When the Queene of Sheba had seene the house that he had built, the meate of his Table, the attendance of his Ministers,
This we may see in Solomon, whose Royalty and Majesty was held forth thereby, as much as by his power, 2 Chronicles 9. 4. When the Queen of Sheba had seen the house that he had built, the meat of his Table, the attendance of his Ministers,
as some of our Kings houses are called Honours. And thus in the New Testament, in the representation of the Church on earth as worshipping him, Rev. 4. 8, 9,
as Some of our Kings houses Are called Honours. And thus in the New Testament, in the representation of the Church on earth as worshipping him, Rev. 4. 8, 9,
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and 10. verses: This Church hath a Throne in the midst of it, and God sits thereon, ver. 5, 6, 7. So that indeed, there is nothing doth more exalt and glorifie God then his publique worship,
and 10. Verses: This Church hath a Throne in the midst of it, and God sits thereon, ver. 5, 6, 7. So that indeed, there is nothing does more exalt and Glorify God then his public worship,
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and the government of his Church purely and rightly administred. 1 Chron. 16. 29. Give unto the Lord the [ glory ] due unto his Name, [ worship ] the Lord in the beauty of holinesse.
and the government of his Church purely and rightly administered. 1 Chronicles 16. 29. Give unto the Lord the [ glory ] due unto his Name, [ worship ] the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
then how much is he engaged to perfect it? He will fully shew himselfe to be King of Saints in his worship, as well as King of Nations in his works. And therefore as his work is said to be perfect, Deut. 32. 4. so he will in the end make his worship perfect, (I speak for the outward administration of it) even the perfection of beauty, (as the Psalmist calls it, Psal. 50. 2.) which it cannot be styled,
then how much is he engaged to perfect it? He will Fully show himself to be King of Saints in his worship, as well as King of nations in his works. And Therefore as his work is said to be perfect, Deuteronomy 32. 4. so he will in the end make his worship perfect, (I speak for the outward administration of it) even the perfection of beauty, (as the Psalmist calls it, Psalm 50. 2.) which it cannot be styled,
or (to conclude this reason in the language of the Metaphor in the Text) God is not like the foolish builder, that will begin to lay the foundation of his Church, and not fully perfect and finish it.
or (to conclude this reason in the language of the Metaphor in the Text) God is not like the foolish builder, that will begin to lay the Foundation of his Church, and not Fully perfect and finish it.
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Though their enemies be as mountaines, yet in a cause of God and his Church, let them not be affrighted at them, Deut. 7. 21. yea let them despise them all,
Though their enemies be as Mountains, yet in a cause of God and his Church, let them not be affrighted At them, Deuteronomy 7. 21. yea let them despise them all,
as the phrase is, Esay 37. 22. When Rabshekah brought a threatning Ambassage from the King of Assyria, with this Preface unto it, Thus saith the great King, the King of Assyria, (Esay 36. 4.) where are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their land out of my hand? &c. In answer to this, what doth good Hezekiah, through the Prophets encouragement, returne againe,
as the phrase is, Isaiah 37. 22. When Rabshekah brought a threatening Ambassage from the King of Assyria, with this Preface unto it, Thus Says the great King, the King of Assyria, (Isaiah 36. 4.) where Are they among all the God's of the countries, that have Delivered their land out of my hand? etc. In answer to this, what does good Hezekiah, through the prophets encouragement, return again,
The people of God are weak in themselves, but they have a strong Captaine; so Christ declares himselfe to be unto them, Josh. 5. 14. As the Captaine of the Lords Hoast am I come.
The people of God Are weak in themselves, but they have a strong Captain; so christ declares himself to be unto them, Josh. 5. 14. As the Captain of the lords Host am I come.
To speake still in the language of the metaphor here, Have but as much faith as a grain of mustard-seed, and you may say to this mountain, Be removed into the sea, and it shall be removed:
To speak still in the language of the metaphor Here, Have but as much faith as a grain of Mustard seed, and you may say to this mountain, Be removed into the sea, and it shall be removed:
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For if the worship of God and every part of it doth so much concerne Gods glory, (as hath been shewed in the Reason of this Doctrine) then take heed how you meddle with it.
For if the worship of God and every part of it does so much concern God's glory, (as hath been showed in the Reason of this Doctrine) then take heed how you meddle with it.
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Be sure you set the service of the house of the Lord in its right order, (as the phrase is of Hezekiahs Reformation, 2 Chron. 29. 35.) and that according to cleare light from the word of truth.
Be sure you Set the service of the house of the Lord in its right order, (as the phrase is of Hezekiah's Reformation, 2 Chronicles 29. 35.) and that according to clear Light from the word of truth.
Himselfe thus speaks of it, We sought not God after the due order, (that is, Gods Institution) 1 Chro. 15. 30. And when it was like to fall, (God confuting thereby their errour) Uzzah did but touch it to keep it up, (and that too was done out of a good zeale) God smote him for it;
Himself thus speaks of it, We sought not God After the due order, (that is, God's Institution) 1 Chro 15. 30. And when it was like to fallen, (God confuting thereby their error) Uzzah did but touch it to keep it up, (and that too was done out of a good zeal) God smote him for it;
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How (sayes he) shall I bring the Ark of God home to me? If men be stricken thus for touching of it, God be mercifull to me, (thought he) let it rather remaine where it is.
How (Says he) shall I bring the Ark of God home to me? If men be stricken thus for touching of it, God be merciful to me, (Thought he) let it rather remain where it is.
and he being by this breach made, put upon searching into the Word, found that the Levites onely ought to carry it, and that because they did it not at the first, the Lord therefore made a breach upon them, ver.
and he being by this breach made, put upon searching into the Word, found that the Levites only ought to carry it, and that Because they did it not At the First, the Lord Therefore made a breach upon them, ver.
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but God promised to establish his house for ever. 2 Sam. 7. 11. And reade the 18. Chapter, and you shall see how all his enemies upon this were subdued afore him.
but God promised to establish his house for ever. 2 Sam. 7. 11. And read the 18. Chapter, and you shall see how all his enemies upon this were subdued afore him.
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Thus likewise when this second Temple was to be finished, God provokes them to it by this, [ From this time will I blesse you, ] Hag. 2. 19. And as he blessed them,
Thus likewise when this second Temple was to be finished, God provokes them to it by this, [ From this time will I bless you, ] Hag. 2. 19. And as he blessed them,
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To instance in some particulars, (which have been in your hearts also, as that purpose was in Davids) together with encouragements out of the Scriptures suited thereunto.
To instance in Some particulars, (which have been in your hearts also, as that purpose was in Davids) together with encouragements out of the Scriptures suited thereunto.
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You have declared your godly resolution to be (to expresse it in your own words) to use your utmost endeavours to establish learned and preaching Ministers, with a good and sufficient maintenance throughout the whole Kingdome, wherein many dark corners are miserably destitute of the means of salvation;
You have declared your godly resolution to be (to express it in your own words) to use your utmost endeavours to establish learned and preaching Ministers, with a good and sufficient maintenance throughout the Whole Kingdom, wherein many dark corners Are miserably destitute of the means of salvation;
and of that same blessing following upon it, which is in all your aims, 2 Chron. 17. 7, 8, 9, 10. Jehoshaphat in the third yeare of his raigne sent to his Princes, to teach (that is, to countenance the teaching of the Word) in the Cities of Judah,
and of that same blessing following upon it, which is in all your aims, 2 Chronicles 17. 7, 8, 9, 10. Jehoshaphat in the third year of his Reign sent to his Princes, to teach (that is, to countenance the teaching of the Word) in the Cities of Judah,
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we have an instance more ancient of the like blessing of God upon the like practice, Gen. 35. Jacob reformed his family of all their strange Gods, and all their eare-rings, ver.
we have an instance more ancient of the like blessing of God upon the like practice, Gen. 35. Jacob reformed his family of all their strange God's, and all their earrings, ver.
5. You have likewise declared, that you intend a due and necessary Reformation of the Government and Liturgie of the Church, &c. you will finde the like blessing to be upon this also, in the Warre you have undertaken against the Popish Irish Rebels.
5. You have likewise declared, that you intend a due and necessary Reformation of the Government and Liturgy of the Church, etc. you will find the like blessing to be upon this also, in the War you have undertaken against the Popish Irish Rebels.
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When Abijah King of Judah was to fight with Jeroboam King of Israel, that had perverted the worship of the Lord, see how he pleades the cause against them and his Armie;
When Abijah King of Judah was to fight with Jeroboam King of Israel, that had perverted the worship of the Lord, see how he pleads the cause against them and his Army;
But on the contrary, If you falter in the matter of Religion and Worship, know, that from that time God will curse you, as he did Jeroboam and Israel with him;
But on the contrary, If you falter in the matter of Religion and Worship, know, that from that time God will curse you, as he did Jeroboam and Israel with him;
who when he had set up the calves, to hold the people to him, God threatens his house to take it away, as a man take away dung untill it be all gone, 1 King.
who when he had Set up the calves, to hold the people to him, God threatens his house to take it away, as a man take away dung until it be all gone, 1 King.
15. Whereas you may stand as a Rock in the waters, and all alterations and turnings of the streame would but dash and breake themselves upon you, you all that while abiding firme & immoved;
15. Whereas you may stand as a Rock in the waters, and all alterations and turnings of the stream would but dash and break themselves upon you, you all that while abiding firm & immoved;
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and at best, unstable as waters with variety of governments and Governours, the streame of the people sometimes turning one way, sometimes another, (as in the story appeares;) and in the end, God sayes that he will root up Israel out of this good Land, and pluck up this Reede even by the roots,
and At best, unstable as waters with variety of governments and Governors, the stream of the people sometime turning one Way, sometime Another, (as in the story appears;) and in the end, God Says that he will root up Israel out of this good Land, and pluck up this Reed even by the roots,
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For if you should build the least Hay and Stubble, you will not onely suffer losse, but lay a foundation of a new rent and division in the age to come.
For if you should built the least Hay and Stubble, you will not only suffer loss, but lay a Foundation of a new rend and division in the age to come.
For there is a Spirit mentioned in the Text, even the Holy Ghost, who will not rest working in mens spirits, till the whole building be rightly framed according to the pattern in every piece of it.
For there is a Spirit mentioned in the Text, even the Holy Ghost, who will not rest working in men's spirits, till the Whole building be rightly framed according to the pattern in every piece of it.
And what ever is amisse, and not according to his minde, the light of his fire will both discover it and burne it up, which leads me to the 5. Observation, which is this:
And what ever is amiss, and not according to his mind, the Light of his fire will both discover it and burn it up, which leads me to the 5. Observation, which is this:
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and likewise by coincident acts of Providence, so apparently wheeling about to the effecting of it, that though might and power be brought to concur in it,
and likewise by coincident acts of Providence, so apparently wheeling about to the effecting of it, that though might and power be brought to concur in it,
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And thus his [ Spirit ] here is manifestly interpreted in the 10. ver. where it is said, that as all should see the Plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, (the instrument of building it) so they should perceive those seven eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth:
And thus his [ Spirit ] Here is manifestly interpreted in the 10. ver. where it is said, that as all should see the Plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, (the Instrument of building it) so they should perceive those seven eyes of the Lord, which run to and from through the Whole earth:
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(that is, his eyes of Providence, called seven, because of their perfection) these to have so guided and managed all the affairs thereof, that all the rayes and beames of Providence issuing from those eyes, might be seene to meet in the accomplishment of this,
(that is, his eyes of Providence, called seven, Because of their perfection) these to have so guided and managed all the affairs thereof, that all the rays and beams of Providence issuing from those eyes, might be seen to meet in the accomplishment of this,
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Now that the building of the Temple is thus more immediately carryed on by the working of the holy Ghost, you may reade it all along in all the story of the building of this Temple in the Old Testament,
Now that the building of the Temple is thus more immediately carried on by the working of the holy Ghost, you may read it all along in all the story of the building of this Temple in the Old Testament,
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First, the laying the Foundation of this Temple, it was done indeed by the power and might of Cyrus; but yet Ezra 1. and 2. it is added, The Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus;
First, the laying the Foundation of this Temple, it was done indeed by the power and might of Cyrus; but yet Ezra 1. and 2. it is added, The Lord stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus;
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and how, but by a meere act of fore-sight or providence afore-hand about it? God had an hundred yeers before his birth, by his Spirit written a Prophecie of him,
and how, but by a mere act of foresight or providence aforehand about it? God had an hundred Years before his birth, by his Spirit written a Prophecy of him,
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for in his Proclamation himself sayes, The Lord hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, so ver. 2. of Ezra 1. And when he had thus given leave to the Jews to goe and build it,
for in his Proclamation himself Says, The Lord hath charged me to built him an house At Jerusalem, so for. 2. of Ezra 1. And when he had thus given leave to the jews to go and built it,
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yet still it was a great matter of self-denyall to them, to leave their houses and gardens which they had built and planted at Babylon, Jer. 29. 5. Therefore it is further added in the 5. ver. of that 1. of Ezra, Then rose up the chiefe of the Fathers,
yet still it was a great matter of self-denial to them, to leave their houses and gardens which they had built and planted At Babylon, Jer. 29. 5. Therefore it is further added in the 5. ver. of that 1. of Ezra, Then rose up the chief of the Father's,
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And againe, whereas the Persian Kings had made Decrees against the building of it, (which was the greatest impediment of all the rest) God brought Darius his heart at last off to it,
And again, whereas the Persian Kings had made Decrees against the building of it, (which was the greatest impediment of all the rest) God brought Darius his heart At last off to it,
for the Lord had made them joyfull, and had turned the heart of the King of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God.
for the Lord had made them joyful, and had turned the heart of the King of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God.
Yea and his heart was so much stirred in it, that he not onely makes a Decree for it, ver. 8. but likewise against all those that should oppose it, under a capitall punishment, ver. 11. yea, he curseth all that should put to their hand to alter it, ver.
Yea and his heart was so much stirred in it, that he not only makes a decree for it, ver. 8. but likewise against all those that should oppose it, under a capital punishment, ver. 11. yea, he Curseth all that should put to their hand to altar it, ver.
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12. so that the enemies that before opposed it, were now constrained to further it, ver. 13. All this was done, (as you see) Not by power, nor by might, but by Gods Spirit.
12. so that the enemies that before opposed it, were now constrained to further it, ver. 13. All this was done, (as you see) Not by power, nor by might, but by God's Spirit.
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and he sends them not all together in one troop neither, but dispersed apart into severall parts of the world, some taking one Country to conquer, some another:
and he sends them not all together in one troop neither, but dispersed apart into several parts of the world, Some taking one Country to conquer, Some Another:
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Yet (as Revel. 6. 2.) Christ in these went forth conquering, and to conquer, and took nothing with him but his Bow, (as it is there) and his Arrowes, (as it is Psal. 45. 5.) the preaching of the Gospel,
Yet (as Revel. 6. 2.) christ in these went forth conquering, and to conquer, and took nothing with him but his Bow, (as it is there) and his Arrows, (as it is Psalm 45. 5.) the preaching of the Gospel,
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even the foolishnesse of preaching, (as the Apostle calls it) yet hereby the people fell so under him, (as the Psalmists phrase there is) that in three hundred yeares that whole Empire was turned Christian, and Heathenish worship throwne downe;
even the foolishness of preaching, (as the Apostle calls it) yet hereby the people fell so under him, (as the Psalmists phrase there is) that in three hundred Years that Whole Empire was turned Christian, and Heathenish worship thrown down;
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But then again Antichrist steps up, the Beast of Rome, and after Him all the world wondered, (that is, the European world,) Revel. 13. 3. saying, Who is like unto the Beast? who is able to make warre with him? ver.
But then again Antichrist steps up, the Beast of Room, and After Him all the world wondered, (that is, the European world,) Revel. 13. 3. saying, Who is like unto the Beast? who is able to make war with him? ver.
4. But at the 14. Chap. a Lambe encounters him, and but with a handfull in comparison, out from among whom he sends a few emisaries, to preach the everlasting Gospell to every Nation, tongue, and kindred:
4. But At the 14. Chap. a Lamb encounters him, and but with a handful in comparison, out from among whom he sends a few emissaries, to preach the everlasting Gospel to every nation, tongue, and kindred:
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And whereas before it had beene said of his Holinesse the Pope, Who is like unto the Beast? Now it is said, ver. 4. Who shall not feare thee, O Lord? for thou [ onely art holy.
And whereas before it had been said of his Holiness the Pope, Who is like unto the Beast? Now it is said, ver. 4. Who shall not Fear thee, Oh Lord? for thou [ only art holy.
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As it is said of Christ Personall, (the Tabernacle of his humane nature) Heb. 9. 12. that it was not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building, (as the Apostle there speaks) that is, It was not framed by the power of nature,
As it is said of christ Personal, (the Tabernacle of his humane nature) Hebrew 9. 12. that it was not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building, (as the Apostle there speaks) that is, It was not framed by the power of nature,
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as is evident both by the fore-going words, ver. 3. He that built the house (the Apostle speaking of Christ, who is God) hath more honour then the house:
as is evident both by the foregoing words, ver. 3. He that built the house (the Apostle speaking of christ, who is God) hath more honour then the house:
And also by those words that follow after, Moses was faithfull in all his house, (namely, in the building of that house then) as a servant: but Christ as a Son over his owne house, (now) whose house are we. The reason why thus himselfe by his Spirit builds it, is held forth in that one world, It is his [ owne ] house:
And also by those words that follow After, Moses was faithful in all his house, (namely, in the building of that house then) as a servant: but christ as a Son over his own house, (now) whose house Are we. The reason why thus himself by his Spirit builds it, is held forth in that one world, It is his [ own ] house:
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First Use, is, that which is made of it in the 10. verse, namely that in matters which concern the building of the Church, we should learne to despise the day of small things:
First Use, is, that which is made of it in the 10. verse, namely that in matters which concern the building of the Church, we should Learn to despise the day of small things:
and no man knowes how far he may carry on the smallest beginnings, which he layes as the foundation of his greatest works, that his owne immediate hand may the more appeare.
and no man knows how Far he may carry on the Smallest beginnings, which he lays as the Foundation of his greatest works, that his own immediate hand may the more appear.
which expression is used not onely to shew the Divine power that accompanied it, but to intimate, that it was at first but some little stone, which without hands dropt out,
which expression is used not only to show the Divine power that accompanied it, but to intimate, that it was At First but Some little stone, which without hands dropped out,
A Second Use is, that which is in the Text, that when you see any thing done for Gods Church beyond the reach of humane wisdome and fore-sight, that you would fall downe and cry (as they are taught here ver. 7.) Grace, Grace unto it:
A Second Use is, that which is in the Text, that when you see any thing done for God's Church beyond the reach of humane Wisdom and foresight, that you would fallen down and cry (as they Are taught Here for. 7.) Grace, Grace unto it:
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And though Jeshuah and his fellowes the Priests are intended, (as being the one of those Olive trees formerly mentioned) yet Zerubbabel and the Magistrates are onely spoken to.
And though Joshua and his Fellows the Priests Are intended, (as being the one of those Olive trees formerly mentioned) yet Zerubbabel and the Magistrates Are only spoken to.
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So 1 Chron. 29. 14. Who am I, (sayes he) and what is my people, that we should offer so willingly? He speaks it of offering towards the building of the Temple.
So 1 Chronicles 29. 14. Who am I, (Says he) and what is my people, that we should offer so willingly? He speaks it of offering towards the building of the Temple.
And in the New Testament it is the Apostles honour, that they were Master-builders; yea it is made Christs highest honour, Heb. 3. 3. This man was accounted worthy of more glory then Moses;
And in the New Testament it is the Apostles honour, that they were Master-builders; yea it is made Christ highest honour, Hebrew 3. 3. This man was accounted worthy of more glory then Moses;
And That will be little to your honour, as Deborah said to Barak. In the 5. of Micah, ver. 7. The remnant of Jacob is said to be as a dew from the Lord,
And That will be little to your honour, as Deborah said to Barak. In the 5. of micah, ver. 7. The remnant of Jacob is said to be as a due from the Lord,
Therefore Psal. 110. 3. New converts added unto the Church are compared unto the Dew, and Gods begetting of them unto the womb of the morning, when over-night, the earth was dry.
Therefore Psalm 110. 3. New converts added unto the Church Are compared unto the Due, and God's begetting of them unto the womb of the morning, when overnight, the earth was dry.
& so their springing tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men, for them to come with watering pots to nourish them, (as herbs in gardens do) but these have showers from heaven that give the encrease:
& so their springing tarrieth not for man, nor waits for the Sons of men, for them to come with watering pots to nourish them, (as herbs in gardens do) but these have showers from heaven that give the increase:
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Is this Word of the Lord spoken to you, in a way of generall Application onely, such as similitudinary examples (which in some things hold a likenesse) use to have, (All things happening in the Old Testament for examples, and are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 10. 11?) Or is there not some more speciall word that applyes this Vision of the Candlestick & Olive Trees, as Prophetique Types of the like work of finishing the Temple, to fall out under the times of the Gospel,
Is this Word of the Lord spoken to you, in a Way of general Application only, such as similitudinary Examples (which in Some things hold a likeness) use to have, (All things happening in the Old Testament for Examples, and Are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world Are come, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 10. 11?) Or is there not Some more special word that Applies this Vision of the Candlestick & Olive Trees, as Prophetic Types of the like work of finishing the Temple, to fallen out under the times of the Gospel,
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And that the foundation of this Temple was the type of our first Reformation when we came out from Babylon, was in the first Observation shewn you, out of Chap. 14. and 15. And that the Samaritans are by the holy Ghost made the type of those that shall in any Age corrupt the worship of God, by mingling Idolatrous or Popish superstitions, as our Innovators have done;
And that the Foundation of this Temple was the type of our First Reformation when we Come out from Babylon, was in the First Observation shown you, out of Chap. 14. and 15. And that the Samaritans Are by the holy Ghost made the type of those that shall in any Age corrupt the worship of God, by mingling Idolatrous or Popish superstitions, as our Innovators have done;
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and to know that I have loved thee, (as speaking unto that Church.) Now whereas the holy Ghost describing them to be such as say they are Jews, but are not, it is in a Periphrasis of speech all one,
and to know that I have loved thee, (as speaking unto that Church.) Now whereas the holy Ghost describing them to be such as say they Are jews, but Are not, it is in a Periphrasis of speech all one,
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for they there plead, We worship God as you doe, &c. And although wee passe not this judgement on mens persons, yet we may speak of causes and things as the Scripture hath done before us.
for they there plead, We worship God as you do, etc. And although we pass not this judgement on men's Persons, yet we may speak of Causes and things as the Scripture hath done before us.
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Now as certaine it is, that those Gods Magistrates, who under the times of the Gospel, especially in these last dayes, have and shall assist the Reformation of the Churches from under those Samaritan superstitions, intermingled with their worship,
Now as certain it is, that those God's Magistrates, who under the times of the Gospel, especially in these last days, have and shall assist the Reformation of the Churches from under those Samaritan superstitions, intermingled with their worship,
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and shall afford their countenance and aid to the finishing and perfecting the Temple, they are typisied out by the Olive trees here, (which were then, Zerubbabel their chief Governour,
and shall afford their countenance and aid to the finishing and perfecting the Temple, they Are typisied out by the Olive trees Here, (which were then, Zerubbabel their chief Governor,
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Thus in the same booke of the Revel. (in which Prophecie of the New Testament, the Holy Ghost borrows all the elegancies and flowers in the story of the Old, thereby to set out the story of the New in succeeding ages) in the 11. Chap. ver. 4. the Holy Ghost describes the Two Witnesses, that should oppose the Beast and his party in all (and especially the later) ages, saying, [ These are the two Olive trees,
Thus in the same book of the Revel. (in which Prophecy of the New Testament, the Holy Ghost borrows all the Elegances and flowers in the story of the Old, thereby to Set out the story of the New in succeeding ages) in the 11. Chap. ver. 4. the Holy Ghost describes the Two Witnesses, that should oppose the Beast and his party in all (and especially the later) ages, saying, [ These Are the two Olive trees,
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] Where by the Candlesticks are meant the Churches (as was shewn before) and by the two Olive Trees the eminent Magistrates and Ministers that supply Oyle,
] Where by the Candlesticks Are meant the Churches (as was shown before) and by the two Olive Trees the eminent Magistrates and Ministers that supply Oil,
Yea the Holy Ghost deciphers them not only by the very same Hieroglyphique that is presented here in Zachary, but also he useth the very same words which we find there in the interpretation of the Vision, [ standing before the God of the earth.
Yea the Holy Ghost deciphers them not only by the very same Hieroglyphic that is presented Here in Zachary, but also he uses the very same words which we find there in the Interpretation of the Vision, [ standing before the God of the earth.
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Therefore answerably now, the full analogie of the type must principally fall upon, not so much the first Reformation, or laying the foundation of the Churches Reformation;
Therefore answerably now, the full analogy of the type must principally fallen upon, not so much the First Reformation, or laying the Foundation of the Churches Reformation;
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10. to measure out what remained unfinished for the building of the Temple, so here in the 1. ver. of the 11. of the Revel. John hath a Reed given him, (he representing the godly of those ages) and is bidden to measure the Temple of God,
10. to measure out what remained unfinished for the building of the Temple, so Here in the 1. ver. of the 11. of the Revel. John hath a Reed given him, (he representing the godly of those ages) and is bidden to measure the Temple of God,
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and the Altar, and the Worshippers, and this as supposing a Temple to have beene already built, onely having too vast and great an Outward Court laid to it, ver. 2. And although the computation of the whole time of Antichrists raigne, is there mentioned and annexed to these occurences;
and the Altar, and the Worshippers, and this as supposing a Temple to have been already built, only having too vast and great an Outward Court laid to it, ver. 2. And although the computation of the Whole time of Antichrists Reign, is there mentioned and annexed to these occurrences;
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as a warning & signall of it, (whereof these are the chiefe) for Chap. before, ver. 6. the Angel that gives that Prophecie in the 11. sweares that time should be no longer:
as a warning & signal of it, (whereof these Are the chief) for Chap. before, ver. 6. the Angel that gives that Prophecy in the 11. swears that time should be no longer:
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it is the greatest controversie in this Book, whether it be past or no; But however, supposing it not yet past, to take off discouragements from thence,
it is the greatest controversy in this Book, whither it be past or no; But however, supposing it not yet past, to take off discouragements from thence,
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and in the meane time we may yet enjoy a summer of the Gospel, and an harvest of a better Reformation, a little time of which (if it were to be bought) were worth a world.
and in the mean time we may yet enjoy a summer of the Gospel, and an harvest of a better Reformation, a little time of which (if it were to be bought) were worth a world.
and then their rising againe like his rising againe with an earthquake, and ascending into Heaven, as these are said to doe, ver. 11, 12, 13. Now with what doth Christ comfort himselfe before he was to dye? Destroy this Temple, (sayes he) and in three dayes I will raise it up againe:
and then their rising again like his rising again with an earthquake, and ascending into Heaven, as these Are said to do, ver. 11, 12, 13. Now with what does christ Comfort himself before he was to die? Destroy this Temple, (Says he) and in three days I will raise it up again:
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With the same may you be encouraged also, (though you supposed it yet to come.) It is but a Destruite hoc Templum, a destroying of that you are about to repaire, this Temple, and but for three dayes and an halfe, no longer,
With the same may you be encouraged also, (though you supposed it yet to come.) It is but a Destruite hoc Templum, a destroying of that you Are about to repair, this Temple, and but for three days and an half, no longer,
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not a naturall death, as men: (For how else are their bodies said to lye dead for three yeeres and an halfe?) And so the same persons shall rise again and enjoy the fruit of their former labours,
not a natural death, as men: (For how Else Are their bodies said to lie dead for three Years and an half?) And so the same Persons shall rise again and enjoy the fruit of their former labours,
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And thirdly, suppose this should come upon you, even when you are about to finish your work, (as the 7. ver. hath it, (NONLATINALPHABET) when these Olive trees are about to finish or [ perfect ] their testimony, (as some doe read it) yet let not even this cause you any whit to forbeare this work:
And Thirdly, suppose this should come upon you, even when you Are about to finish your work, (as the 7. ver. hath it, () when these Olive trees Are about to finish or [ perfect ] their testimony, (as Some do read it) yet let not even this cause you any whit to forbear this work:
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It is worth the observing, that though it was told good King Josiah in the beginning of his raigne, that God would bring evill upon Hierusalem, because of their Apostasie in Manassehs time,
It is worth the observing, that though it was told good King Josiah in the beginning of his Reign, that God would bring evil upon Jerusalem, Because of their Apostasy in Manassehs time,
and he knew that all he could doe in reforming should not quench Gods wrath, 2 Kin. 16. 17. yet he reformed with all his might, and therein there was no King before him, that was like unto him, ver.
and he knew that all he could do in reforming should not quench God's wrath, 2 Kin. 16. 17. yet he reformed with all his might, and therein there was no King before him, that was like unto him, ver.
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for your worke shall be rewarded, as it is in 2 Chron. 15. 7. I conclude all with that speech unto this whole State, which David used to Solomon, concerning the building of the Temple in his dayes, 1 Chron. 28. 20, 21. Be strong and of good courage, [ and doe it;
for your work shall be rewarded, as it is in 2 Chronicles 15. 7. I conclude all with that speech unto this Whole State, which David used to Solomon, Concerning the building of the Temple in his days, 1 Chronicles 28. 20, 21. Be strong and of good courage, [ and do it;
