Ippos pyrros = The red horse· or The bloodines of vvar, represented in a sermon (to perswade to peace) preached at Pauls, July 16. 1648, at five of the clocke in the afternoone. / By Jo: Geree, M.A. and pastor of St Faiths under Pauls. And now published to cleare the preacher from malignancy imputed to him by some left-eared auditors.
was not David inspired with the sweetest Psalmes in his bitterest sorrowes? And here you see Saint Iohn under banishment in the Isle Patmos for the testimony of Iesus, Rev. 1.9, 10. was blest and graced with this excellent Prophesie touching the state of the Christian Church.
was not David inspired with the Sweetest Psalms in his Bitterest sorrows? And Here you see Saint John under banishment in the Isle Patmos for the testimony of Iesus, Rev. 1.9, 10. was blessed and graced with this excellent Prophesy touching the state of the Christian Church.
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Of which Prophesie you have a generall Preface, Chap. 1, 2. Seven excellent divine Epistles to the seven famous Churches of Asia, wherein is not only contained most usefull instructions,
Of which Prophesy you have a general Preface, Chap. 1, 2. Seven excellent divine Epistles to the seven famous Churches of Asia, wherein is not only contained most useful instructions,
Afterward there is a particular Preface to the Vision in hand, Chap. 4. Then the vision of a Book sealed with seven Seales, with great sorrow for want of one to open it, which sorrow was allayed by the Lyon of the Tribe of Iudah, who was found worthy and able to open the Booke,
Afterwards there is a particular Preface to the Vision in hand, Chap. 4. Then the vision of a Book sealed with seven Seals, with great sorrow for want of one to open it, which sorrow was allayed by the lion of the Tribe of Iudah, who was found worthy and able to open the Book,
for which the foure Beasts, and the twenty foure Elders sung unto him a new Song of praise and thanksgiving, Cha. 5. Thirdly, there is the opening of the Seales, with the severall events following, Chap. 6. The first Seale being opened, A white horse was seen,
for which the foure Beasts, and the twenty foure Elders sung unto him a new Song of praise and thanksgiving, Cha. 5. Thirdly, there is the opening of the Seals, with the several events following, Chap. 6. The First Seal being opened, A white horse was seen,
A lively type of truth prevailing, and the setling of the Gospell with power notwithstanding all the bandying of the world against the Lord, and against his Christ, Psal. 2.1, 2, 3, 6. But not long after another Seale is opened,
A lively type of truth prevailing, and the settling of the Gospel with power notwithstanding all the bandying of the world against the Lord, and against his christ, Psalm 2.1, 2, 3, 6. But not long After Another Seal is opened,
and Saint Iohn being awakened to attention, beheld as you have heard in the Text read, And there went out another horse that was red, &c. which words I shall first endeavour to open,
and Saint John being awakened to attention, beheld as you have herd in the Text read, And there went out Another horse that was read, etc. which words I shall First endeavour to open,
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For the opening the sense of these words which are plainly allegoricall, we must first remember a rule in Divinity, that in Allegoricall Texts, the meaning of the allegory is the literall sence of the place.
For the opening the sense of these words which Are plainly allegorical, we must First Remember a Rule in Divinity, that in Allegorical Texts, the meaning of the allegory is the literal sense of the place.
and therefore (I beleeve) horses are not only wittily, but sollidly conceived to be used in these Types to hint, that maugre the opposition that men or devills can make, Gods designes shall be speedily, and irresistably executed.
and Therefore (I believe) Horses Are not only wittily, but solidly conceived to be used in these Types to hint, that maugre the opposition that men or Devils can make, God's designs shall be speedily, and irresistible executed.
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and so it is used in other places to represent bloud. Who is this that commeth with dyed garments from Bozrah, &c. Wherefore art thou redinthine apparell, &c. I have troden the winepresse alone,
and so it is used in other places to represent blood. Who is this that comes with died garments from Bozrah, etc. Wherefore art thou redinthine apparel, etc. I have trodden the winepress alone,
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Earth we know is opposed to heaven, and in this booke saith Brightman; Coelum veram sanctanique Ecclesiam denotat, Terra contra significat impium mundum.
Earth we know is opposed to heaven, and in this book Says Brightman; Coelum Veram sanctanique Church Denotat, Terra contra significat Impious Mundum.
Now the bloud being to be shed by taking peace from the earth, which denotes the world, he gathers, the slaughter is by War, not by persecution, which takes away peace from the Church, not the world. He addes that this is further manifested by the declaration of the power given, which is NONLATINALPHABET, and that they should kill one another mutually or reciprocally, but the Church revengeth not her selfe on her enemies, much lesse is she transported with rage of slaughtering her own;
Now the blood being to be shed by taking peace from the earth, which denotes the world, he gathers, the slaughter is by War, not by persecution, which Takes away peace from the Church, not the world. He adds that this is further manifested by the declaration of the power given, which is, and that they should kill one Another mutually or reciprocally, but the Church revenges not her self on her enemies, much less is she transported with rage of slaughtering her own;
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he therefore rationally concludes, that this bloud that dies red is not to be understood Depersecutione, sed de bellorum tempestate, not of a tempest of persecution falling on the Church,
he Therefore rationally concludes, that this blood that die read is not to be understood Depersecutione, sed de bellorum tempestate, not of a tempest of persecution falling on the Church,
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Thinke not that I am come to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace but a sword. Mat. 10.34. Others understand it of Nero, others extend to all the authors of the ten persecutions, but these understand the bloud to be the bloud of Martyrs, not of war; Others interpret this Rider to be the Devill himselfe; So Gyfford in his Paraphrasticall Sermons on the place, The Rider upon this horse is the devill himselfe:
Think not that I am come to send peace on the earth: I Come not to send peace but a sword. Mathew 10.34. Others understand it of Nero, Others extend to all the Authors of the ten persecutions, but these understand the blood to be the blood of Martyrs, not of war; Others interpret this Rider to be the devil himself; So Gifford in his Paraphrastical Sermons on the place, The Rider upon this horse is the Devil himself:
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for he is most fit for such a turne, he is a cruell murtherer from the beginning &c. And no doubt but he is the prime stickler or instigator in all such bloudy designes,
for he is most fit for such a turn, he is a cruel murderer from the beginning etc. And no doubt but he is the prime stickler or instigator in all such bloody designs,
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but marke, power was given him for this, quia non rem gereret suo arbitrio, sed alieno imperio, to shew that he did not mannage the matter after his owne arbitrement,
but mark, power was given him for this, quia non remembering gereret Sue arbitrio, sed alieno Imperial, to show that he did not manage the matter After his own arbitrement,
but this supposeth the bloud here to be the bloud of persecution which being above manifested to be the bloud of war. This great sword must needs import that power that was given by confederacies,
but this Supposeth the blood Here to be the blood of persecution which being above manifested to be the blood of war. This great sword must needs import that power that was given by confederacies,
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In the words thus opened you have represented 1. an Horse; 2. His colour red; 3. His Rider; 4. His worke, to take away peace from the earth, amplified with the consequent of it, that men might kill one another;
In the words thus opened you have represented 1. an Horse; 2. His colour read; 3. His Rider; 4. His work, to take away peace from the earth, amplified with the consequent of it, that men might kill one Another;
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First, then in that you have here a red horse following a white, as afterward a black one going out after this red, we may observe, That the Church continues not long in any condition,
First, then in that you have Here a read horse following a white, as afterwards a black one going out After this read, we may observe, That the Church continues not long in any condition,
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Secondly, in that power was given him to take away peace, without which he could do nothing, observe, That Peace never is nor can be taken away without speciall commission from God.
Secondly, in that power was given him to take away peace, without which he could do nothing, observe, That Peace never is nor can be taken away without special commission from God.
Thirdly, In that a great sword was given to the Rider who was to do these feats, we may observe, That when God intends any worke he usually raiseth up meanes answerable.
Thirdly, In that a great sword was given to the Rider who was to do these feats, we may observe, That when God intends any work he usually Raiseth up means answerable.
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the one gathered from the thing represented, an Horse, another from that part of his worke, that by taking away peace from the earth, he should ingage men in mutuall slaughter. First, from that God revealing what judgement he would bring on the world for the contempt of the Gospell doth typifie this;
the one gathered from the thing represented, an Horse, Another from that part of his work, that by taking away peace from the earth, he should engage men in mutual slaughter. First, from that God revealing what judgement he would bring on the world for the contempt of the Gospel does typify this;
Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions, and the plague broke in upon them, NONLATINALPHABET The plague made an irruption upon them like the waters upon a se a-banke,
Thus they provoked him to anger with their Inventions, and the plague broke in upon them, The plague made an irruption upon them like the waters upon a se a-banke,
So on Pharaoh, when God with an high hand brought out his people out of Aegypt that very day of his designment, Exod. 12.14. notwithstanding the hardnesse of Pharaohs heart, and the might of his hand;
So on Pharaoh, when God with an high hand brought out his people out of Egypt that very day of his designment, Exod 12.14. notwithstanding the hardness of Pharaohs heart, and the might of his hand;
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nor delayed, longer then he pleaseth, for he can worke immediately, and he that can worke without meanes, there is no possibility of resisting or delaying him:
nor delayed, longer then he Pleases, for he can work immediately, and he that can work without means, there is no possibility of resisting or delaying him:
But in a corporall way if God let them loose, we can neither make resistance against good or evill Angels. What way or meanes was there for that huge host of Senacharib to make resistance against the Angell that slew them? what are Swords, or Guns, or Armour of proof, to a spirit that cannot be annoyed by the one,
But in a corporal Way if God let them lose, we can neither make resistance against good or evil Angels. What Way or means was there for that huge host of Senacharib to make resistance against the Angel that slew them? what Are Swords, or Guns, or Armour of proof, to a Spirit that cannot be annoyed by the one,
3. He can worke by the heavens to make them as brasse, that the earth may become as Iron, or open the windows of heaven to corrupt the creatures on the ground,
3. He can work by the heavens to make them as brass, that the earth may become as Iron, or open the windows of heaven to corrupt the creatures on the ground,
and put such spirits into them, that all shall bow before them, as he did first raise up Nebuchadnezzar and strengthen him, Ezek. 30.24, 25. and after him Cyrus, Isa. 45.1, &c. 5. If he will use weake meanes he can make them beare downe the strongest resistance;
and put such spirits into them, that all shall bow before them, as he did First raise up Nebuchadnezzar and strengthen him, Ezekiel 30.24, 25. and After him Cyrus, Isaiah 45.1, etc. 5. If he will use weak means he can make them bear down the Strongest resistance;
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He can make a barly cake overthrow a Tent, and Gideon, and 300. with lamps and trumpets, discomfit an Army, Iudg. 7. And deliver a great Army into the hands of a small company of men, 2 Chron. 24.24. that so they may execute his judgements.
He can make a Barley cake overthrow a Tent, and gideon, and 300. with lamps and trumpets, discomfit an Army, Judges 7. And deliver a great Army into the hands of a small company of men, 2 Chronicles 24.24. that so they may execute his Judgments.
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6. If there be rubs in the way, and those as great in mans eye, and as immoveable as mountaines, yet God can, and will make them plaines, Zech. 4.7. God rules in and over all those that should make opposition;
6. If there be rubs in the Way, and those as great in men eye, and as immoveable as Mountains, yet God can, and will make them plains, Zechariah 4.7. God rules in and over all those that should make opposition;
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as those Nations mightier than Israel, Iosh. 5.1. He can befoole them, and make them hasten that ruine which they would avoyd, by that meanes which they thinke to avoid it;
as those nations Mightier than Israel, Joshua 5.1. He can befool them, and make them hasten that ruin which they would avoid, by that means which they think to avoid it;
yea, he can turne their owne force upon themselves (as now upon England) if he purpose to make them miserable, See Psal. 37.14, 15. In a word, God hath not only such wisdome and power over all, that none is able to resist,
yea, he can turn their own force upon themselves (as now upon England) if he purpose to make them miserable, See Psalm 37.14, 15. In a word, God hath not only such Wisdom and power over all, that none is able to resist,
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but he hath that rule in all, that none shall have a will to resist what he designes shall come to passe further than he orders the resistance to be made.
but he hath that Rule in all, that none shall have a will to resist what he designs shall come to pass further than he order the resistance to be made.
If I whet my glittering sword (saith God) and mine hand take hold of judgement, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, &c. Deut. 32.41, 42. It is true, God is long suffering,
If I whet my glittering sword (Says God) and mine hand take hold of judgement, I will render vengeance to mine enemies, etc. Deuteronomy 32.41, 42. It is true, God is long suffering,
and not quick in designing judgments, and this men usually abuse, Eccl. 8.1. Because sentence is not executed speedily, the hearts of the sons of men are set in them to do evill;
and not quick in designing Judgments, and this men usually abuse, Ecclesiastes 8.1. Because sentence is not executed speedily, the hearts of the Sons of men Are Set in them to do evil;
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but when God once designs judgements, then they sleepe not, then he sends out his horsemen, whose names may be Maher-shalal-hash-bas, for they will speedily do their worke,
but when God once designs Judgments, then they sleep not, then he sends out his horsemen, whose names may be Maher-shalal-hash-bas, for they will speedily do their work,
And should wilfull Sinners then be secure? Is not he afraid that is under the displeasure of one that hath a great Army, especially of horse, that can come on him suddenly,
And should wilful Sinners then be secure? Is not he afraid that is under the displeasure of one that hath a great Army, especially of horse, that can come on him suddenly,
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Oh consider this ye that forget God, and provoke him to indignation with Oaths, Blasphemies, Whoredomes, Drunkenesse, Oppression, Profanenesse, &c. How can you be secure,
O Consider this you that forget God, and provoke him to Indignation with Oaths, Blasphemies, Whoredoms, drunkenness, Oppression, Profaneness, etc. How can you be secure,
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Secondly, This may be a warning to all to take heed of provoking God to anger, who appoints his judgements to come in such a manner that we can neither avoid them, nor delay them;
Secondly, This may be a warning to all to take heed of provoking God to anger, who appoints his Judgments to come in such a manner that we can neither avoid them, nor Delay them;
Why should we sin against such an one? Is not that to sin against our owne peace and weale? Ier. 7.19. A prudent man foreseeth the evill and hideth himselfe, fooles passe on and are punished, Prov. 22.3.
Why should we sin against such an one? Is not that to since against our own peace and weal? Jeremiah 7.19. A prudent man Foreseeth the evil and Hideth himself, Fools pass on and Are punished, Curae 22.3.
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and unavoydable judgements, that we may hide our selves by withdrawing from sin? Why hath God revealed this manner of his judgements breaking in upon us,
and unavoidable Judgments, that we may hide our selves by withdrawing from since? Why hath God revealed this manner of his Judgments breaking in upon us,
but for our warning? And what will this warning do but make inexcusable if not made use of? God hath Iustice and Mercy mixt with his Greatnesse. He will not oppresse us when innocent; Nor reject us when supplyant: But if we go on stubborne in sin these will make us inexcusable, and more pitilesly miserable; be wise now therefore and depart from evill.
but for our warning? And what will this warning do but make inexcusable if not made use of? God hath justice and Mercy mixed with his Greatness. He will not oppress us when innocent; Nor reject us when suppliant: But if we go on stubborn in since these will make us inexcusable, and more pitilesly miserable; be wise now Therefore and depart from evil.
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this is the counsell of Jesus Christ, Mat. 5.25. Agree with thine adversary quickly, &c. that is, with God whom thou hast made an adversary by thy sin;
this is the counsel of jesus christ, Mathew 5.25. Agree with thine adversary quickly, etc. that is, with God whom thou hast made an adversary by thy since;
Yea, this may further informe us of the way to secure our selves from the wrath of God, not by force, but submission; his judgements come on horsebacke fiercely,
Yea, this may further inform us of the Way to secure our selves from the wrath of God, not by force, but submission; his Judgments come on horseback fiercely,
yet there is a way to overcome God, but it is not the vvay of the Gyants, but of Iacob; it is not by opposition, but submission, by Prayers and teares of repentance, Hos. 12.4. You cannot overcome the hands of God by might, but you may overcome the heart of God by melting; if you be froward like briers and thornes you will find God as fire to burne;
yet there is a Way to overcome God, but it is not the Way of the Giants, but of Iacob; it is not by opposition, but submission, by Prayers and tears of Repentance, Hos. 12.4. You cannot overcome the hands of God by might, but you may overcome the heart of God by melting; if you be froward like briers and thorns you will find God as fire to burn;
and submit to God to make your peace, and the rather, because as the judgements of God are irresistable, so are they many times unsufferable and destructive, as you see it followes, Commission was given to this Rider to take away peace from the earth,
and submit to God to make your peace, and the rather, Because as the Judgments of God Are irresistible, so Are they many times unsufferable and destructive, as you see it follows, Commission was given to this Rider to take away peace from the earth,
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Iudges 20.21, 25, 35, 48. When peace was interrupted in Israel by the wickednesse of the men of Gibeah, and the frowardnesse of the Benjamites to protect them, there were slaughtered in a few daies twenty and two thousand, ver. 21. and eighteen thousand, ver. 25. and twenty and five thousand men, ver. 35. besides, all the men, women,
Judges 20.21, 25, 35, 48. When peace was interrupted in Israel by the wickedness of the men of Gibeah, and the frowardness of the Benjamites to Pact them, there were slaughtered in a few days twenty and two thousand, ver. 21. and eighteen thousand, ver. 25. and twenty and five thousand men, ver. 35. beside, all the men, women,
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and children of Benjamin that went not forth to war, ver. 48. So upon a breach between Pekah the Son of Remaliah, and Ahaz King of Iudah, Pekah slew in Iuda an hundred and twenty thousand in one day which were all valiant men, 2 Chro. 28.6. 1 King. 20.29. upon a quarrell betweene Israel and Syria, the children of Israel slew an hundred thousand foot-men in one day;
and children of Benjamin that went not forth to war, ver. 48. So upon a breach between Pekah the Son of Remaliah, and Ahaz King of Iudah, Pekah slew in Iuda an hundred and twenty thousand in one day which were all valiant men, 2 Chro 28.6. 1 King. 20.29. upon a quarrel between Israel and Syria, the children of Israel slew an hundred thousand footmen in one day;
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but above all, upon a cir ill breach between Abiah King of Iudah, and Iereboam King of Israel there fell downe slaine of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men. 2 Chron. 13.17.
but above all, upon a Cir ill breach between abiah King of Iudah, and Jeroboam King of Israel there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men. 2 Chronicles 13.17.
But we read this in our own Histories too, for in that one quarrell, when peace was taken from England by the deposition (or rather forced resignation) of Richard the Second, what slaughter folowed of one another? Our Historians reckon 12. set battles fought, fourescore Princes of the Bloud slain,
But we read this in our own Histories too, for in that one quarrel, when peace was taken from England by the deposition (or rather forced resignation) of Richard the Second, what slaughter followed of one Another? Our Historians reckon 12. Set battles fought, fourescore Princes of the Blood slave,
and above fourescore thousand of all degrees, by Englishmen in our owne Kingdome, besides those that fell in France and Ireland by this occasion. But what need we go to Story for proofe? Since peace hath been taken from England in our daies, what superabundant slaughters of one another have wee seen or heard of?
and above fourescore thousand of all Degrees, by Englishmen in our own Kingdom, beside those that fell in France and Ireland by this occasion. But what need we go to Story for proof? Since peace hath been taken from England in our days, what superabundant slaughters of one Another have we seen or herd of?
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and as instruments are more destructive, so are they more set by, Swords, Pole-axes, Speares, Pistols, Carbines, Muskets, Murthering-pieces, Canons, Mortarpieces, Granadoes, and what not that is destructive;
and as Instruments Are more destructive, so Are they more Set by, Swords, Pole-axes, Spears, Pistols, Carbines, Muskets, Murdering-pieces, Canonas, Mortarpieces, Granades, and what not that is destructive;
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Even God himselfe when he would have execution done on Babylon, stirred up the Medes against them, a flinty people, that would not be withheld from slaughter by price,
Even God himself when he would have execution done on Babylon, stirred up the Medes against them, a flinty people, that would not be withheld from slaughter by price,
nor pitty, Isa. 13.17, 18. Where Nature is wanting, Custome makes supply, therefore no Souldier to the old Souldier, not only because experience makes him prudent and hardy,
nor pity, Isaiah 13.17, 18. Where Nature is wanting, Custom makes supply, Therefore no Soldier to the old Soldier, not only Because experience makes him prudent and hardy,
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and civility, and so cannot have much pitty, for men given up to vile affections become without naturall affection, Rom. 1.26, 31. Now when such men have the use of such weapons,
and civility, and so cannot have much pity, for men given up to vile affections become without natural affection, Rom. 1.26, 31. Now when such men have the use of such weapons,
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Sect. 7. We may improve this holy truth, first for Information, to evidence unto us what an heavy judgement War is in a Nation, especially a Civill War, because in it men kill one another.
Sect. 7. We may improve this holy truth, First for Information, to evidence unto us what an heavy judgement War is in a nation, especially a Civil War, Because in it men kill one Another.
1. In respect of the guilt of it; War gives Commission to slaughter, and man-killing is a grievous sin; Bloud is crying, Gen. 4.10. God was irreconcileable for this, 2 Kings 24.4. It is true that there is a just War, wherein to kill is not to murther, but to do execution; as in Iehues War upon the house of Ahab at Gods appointment;
1. In respect of the guilt of it; War gives Commission to slaughter, and man-killing is a grievous since; Blood is crying, Gen. 4.10. God was Irreconcilable for this, 2 Kings 24.4. It is true that there is a just War, wherein to kill is not to murder, but to do execution; as in Jehus War upon the house of Ahab At God's appointment;
Nay, sometimes both sides may be faulty, in not doing what is possible, and as much as in them lies to have peace, which is their duty, Rom. 12.18. which charge of the Apostle being given of private peace, where the breach is not attended with so sad a consequence as bloud, must needs be more ingaging in publique peace to prevent War, which sets men on killing one another;
Nay, sometime both sides may be faulty, in not doing what is possible, and as much as in them lies to have peace, which is their duty, Rom. 12.18. which charge of the Apostle being given of private peace, where the breach is not attended with so sad a consequence as blood, must needs be more engaging in public peace to prevent War, which sets men on killing one Another;
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and where both sides are guilty, how is a Land defiled? Besides, in a Civill War there is not only homicide, but parricide and fratricide; Sometimes the Father kils the Son, and the Son the Father, and one brother another, which propinquity makes more haynous;
and where both sides Are guilty, how is a Land defiled? Beside, in a Civil War there is not only homicide, but Parricide and fratricide; Sometime the Father kills the Son, and the Son the Father, and one brother Another, which propinquity makes more heinous;
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unlesse in sparing those that are least considerable? But the Captaine of the guard left of the poore of the people, &c. 2 Kings 25.12. The Sword makes no distinction of good or bad, Prince or Counsellour;
unless in sparing those that Are least considerable? But the Captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, etc. 2 Kings 25.12. The Sword makes no distinction of good or bad, Prince or Counselor;
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the Sword devours one as well as another, saith David, 2 Sam. 11.25. The precious Sons of Sion comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, to wit, in the prevailing of VVar, Lam. 4.2.
the Sword devours one as well as Another, Says David, 2 Sam. 11.25. The precious Sons of Sion comparable to fine gold, how Are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, to wit, in the prevailing of VVar, Lam. 4.2.
as the most considerable opposites, the Captaines and Commanders are most aymed at, and there is most glorying in the slaughter of such, as most usefull service;
as the most considerable opposites, the Captains and Commanders Are most aimed At, and there is most glorying in the slaughter of such, as most useful service;
and the Ancient, the Captaine of fifty, and the Honourable, &c. Isa. 3.2, 3. Oh then how proper and significant is that expression of the Prophet? Ier. 16.5. I have taken away my peace from my people, even my mercy and loving kindnesse.
and the Ancient, the Captain of fifty, and the Honourable, etc. Isaiah 3.2, 3. O then how proper and significant is that expression of the Prophet? Jeremiah 16.5. I have taken away my peace from my people, even my mercy and loving kindness.
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mournfully before the Lord of Hoasts, walke in black, neglecting ornaments and jollity? should we not carry our selves as filii sub ira, as Children under their Fathers displeasure, sad and restlesse,
mournfully before the Lord of Hosts, walk in black, neglecting Ornament and jollity? should we not carry our selves as Sons sub ira, as Children under their Father's displeasure, sad and restless,
so long as such a cloud of indignation hangs over us? Is not this the day wherein God cals for fasting and sackcloath? And shall we now brave it? Shall we now be as joviall as ever? A Sword is sharpened to make sore slaughter, it is furbished that it may glitter,
so long as such a cloud of Indignation hangs over us? Is not this the day wherein God calls for fasting and Sackcloth? And shall we now brave it? Shall we now be as jovial as ever? A Sword is sharpened to make soar slaughter, it is furbished that it may glitter,
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and shall we now make m•rth? Ezek. 21.16. Certainly, if we humble not under such an hand, it is a signe of blinded minds and hardened hearts to usher in desolation.
and shall we now make m•rth? Ezekiel 21.16. Certainly, if we humble not under such an hand, it is a Signen of blinded minds and hardened hearts to usher in desolation.
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They chose new Gods, then was VVar in their Gates, &c. That Civill VVar made by Absalom, 2 Sam. 15. was but the scourge of Davids scandall occasioning Blasphemy,
They chosen new God's, then was VVar in their Gates, etc. That Civil VVar made by Absalom, 2 Sam. 15. was but the scourge of Davids scandal occasioning Blasphemy,
Those Adversaries that molested Salomons peace, 1 Kings 11.14, 23. and Shishakes drawing the sword upon Rehoboam were but the punishment of their Apostacy,
Those Adversaries that molested Solomon's peace, 1 Kings 11.14, 23. and Shishakes drawing the sword upon Rehoboam were but the punishment of their Apostasy,
and formality? Isa. 10.6, 7. VVhy was that great desolation brought upon Israel by the Babylonians but for their sins, chiefly for that of Oppression and Bloud? Lam. 4.12, 13. The Kings of the earth,
and formality? Isaiah 10.6, 7. Why was that great desolation brought upon Israel by the Babylonians but for their Sins, chiefly for that of Oppression and Blood? Lam. 4.12, 13. The Kings of the earth,
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and persecution of it by the heathen Emperours, and their Agents, and Followers? And therefore those that are guilty of these and the like sins, we may say of them as Ieremiah to Zedekiah in case he followed not his counsell, Ier. 38.23. And thou shalt cause this City to be burnt with fire;
and persecution of it by the heathen emperors, and their Agents, and Followers? And Therefore those that Are guilty of these and the like Sins, we may say of them as Jeremiah to Zedekiah in case he followed not his counsel, Jeremiah 38.23. And thou shalt cause this city to be burned with fire;
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So they by their sins, and impenitency have ministred fuell to begin and prolong our civill flame which will be no small aggravation of their sin, that this might awaken the sinners in Sion, and help to breake them for,
So they by their Sins, and impenitency have ministered fuel to begin and prolong our civil flame which will be no small aggravation of their since, that this might awaken the Sinners in Sion, and help to break them for,
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yet thinke this is not a fit time to endeavour peace by Treaty, till all opposite force be laid, whose objection we shall answer anon, what ever the cause be that make men averse to Treaty,
yet think this is not a fit time to endeavour peace by Treaty, till all opposite force be laid, whose objection we shall answer anon, what ever the cause be that make men averse to Treaty,
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Can any tell on which side the slaughter will most fall? On which side soever it fall, are not the slaine the slaine of the daughter of our people? And you know what a corrasive that was to Ieremiahs heart when the people of his time were as wicked as those of our time be:
Can any tell on which side the slaughter will most fallen? On which side soever it fallen, Are not the slain the slain of the daughter of our people? And you know what a corrasive that was to Jeremiah's heart when the people of his time were as wicked as those of our time be:
O that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe day and night for the slaine of the daughter of my people, Ier. 9.1.
Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people, Jeremiah 9.1.
Thirdly, And last may be to quicken us all to study the recovery of peace, because without peace nothing is seen, or can be expected but mutuall slaughter,
Thirdly, And last may be to quicken us all to study the recovery of peace, Because without peace nothing is seen, or can be expected but mutual slaughter,
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nor any thing else, but an accommodation in the union of the Roses in Henry the Seventh, Heire of the House of Lancaster, matching with the Daughter and Heyresse of the House of York. This was the only cure under God of our longest Civill VVars:
nor any thing Else, but an accommodation in the Union of the Roses in Henry the Seventh, Heir of the House of Lancaster, matching with the Daughter and Heyresse of the House of York. This was the only cure under God of our longest Civil VVars:
which consideration would be the more weighty if we would remember that witty Observation of the Duke of Rohan, England is a great Animall, that cannot dye unlesse it kill it selfe;
which consideration would be the more weighty if we would Remember that witty Observation of the Duke of Rohan, England is a great Animal, that cannot die unless it kill it self;
4. Consider the little benefit that will accrew by bloudshed now, (if it want guilt) In some waies and sufferings the losse of bloud may yeeld sweet fruit,
4. Consider the little benefit that will accrue by bloodshed now, (if it want guilt) In Some ways and sufferings the loss of blood may yield sweet fruit,
So in our Marian sufferings, I am confident God hath blessed the Land with more faithfull Preachers and Professors, by the Preaching of our Martyrs bloud (who being dead yet speake) then their labours would have procured had they lived out that ordinary time, that in reason and nature they might;
So in our Marian sufferings, I am confident God hath blessed the Land with more faithful Preachers and Professors, by the Preaching of our Martyrs blood (who being dead yet speak) then their labours would have procured had they lived out that ordinary time, that in reason and nature they might;
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while the most Hereticall Sectaries looked blacke on the other hand? Are they not the most dangerous on both sides, that would have no peace with a King,
while the most Heretical Sectaries looked black on the other hand? are they not the most dangerous on both sides, that would have no peace with a King,
so that they that lay any Remora in the way of Peace, they are but the devils Agents, who doth either blow up their corruption as in those Persecutors who played the devill, Rev. 2.10.
so that they that lay any Remora in the Way of Peace, they Are but the Devils Agents, who does either blow up their corruption as in those Persecutors who played the Devil, Rev. 2.10.
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A Treaty, I confesse, is not so honourable when in any degree enforced, and it is convenient that it should be done with the greatest tranquility and freedome;
A Treaty, I confess, is not so honourable when in any degree Enforced, and it is convenient that it should be done with the greatest tranquillity and freedom;
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And therefore, for my part, I cannot but wonder that any wise men, though never so opposite to conjunction with other Forces risen, should not think them a just occasion though not to precipitate, yet to hasten a Treaty, seeing else so great slaughter is like to be,
And Therefore, for my part, I cannot but wonder that any wise men, though never so opposite to conjunction with other Forces risen, should not think them a just occasion though not to precipitate, yet to hasten a Treaty, seeing Else so great slaughter is like to be,
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and brought to repent of all those sins which have brought the judgement of War upon us, 2 Chr. 12.6, 7, 8. 2. We must study to make our peace with God;
and brought to Repent of all those Sins which have brought the judgement of War upon us, 2 Christ 12.6, 7, 8. 2. We must study to make our peace with God;
his Controversie with us is the root of all Controversies among our selves. 3. We must not only petition men but God, and that with such earnestnesse, sincerity,
his Controversy with us is the root of all Controversies among our selves. 3. We must not only petition men but God, and that with such earnestness, sincerity,
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* Mihi dixit (saith Machiavell) se ad omnem rerum eventum, quem a patris morte futurum putaret, longe in posterum prospexisse, at { que } remedia comparesse: illud uaum duntaxat se praeteriisse, quod scilicet nanquā putarat sub ejus morte, sibi etiam cum morte esse consligendum. Nich. Mach. prin. Cap. 7.
* Mihi dixit (Says Machiavell) se ad omnem rerum Eventum, Whom a patris morte Future putaret, long in posterum prospexisse, At { que } Remedy comparesse: illud uaum duntaxat se praeteriisse, quod scilicet nanquā putarat sub His morte, sibi etiam cum morte esse consligendum. Nich. Mach. Prince. Cap. 7.
