Three sermons viz. Davids tears for his rebellious son Absalom, Israels tears for Abners fall by bloudy Joab, infants tears for Athaliahs treason, / preached by S.L. a true lover of the church, his king, and country, in his country-cure.
A SERMON PREACHED The next Sabbath after the fall of our good Iosiah. 2 Sam. 3 38. And the King said unto his Servants, Know ye not that there is a Prince,
A SERMON PREACHED The next Sabbath After the fallen of our good Josiah. 2 Sam. 3 38. And the King said unto his Servants, Know you not that there is a Prince,
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like those of old, Gen. 6. 4. who maintained their Arguments, not with smooth words, like Sophisters in the Schools, but with rugged Blows, and point of swords:
like those of old, Gen. 6. 4. who maintained their Arguments, not with smooth words, like Sophisters in the Schools, but with rugged Blows, and point of swords:
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Even so, these Worthies of Israel, and Judah, fomenting their strife, and whetting on their anger (as the Lion is said to beat himself with his tayl, to make him the more fierce on his prey :) sometimes by publick ambition, that they might sit nearest to the Crown : sometimes by Popular applause, that silly, simple,
Even so, these Worthies of Israel, and Judah, fomenting their strife, and whetting on their anger (as the lion is said to beatrice himself with his tail, to make him the more fierce on his prey:) sometime by public ambition, that they might fit nearest to the Crown: sometime by Popular applause, that silly, simple,
and weak Reed, or Spiders webb, that deceives all that trust in it, Job 8. 14. and sometimes for private sinister ends of their own, (although far different,) they contrive and plot each others overthrow;
and weak Reed, or Spiders web, that deceives all that trust in it, Job 8. 14. and sometime for private sinister ends of their own, (although Far different,) they contrive and plot each Others overthrow;
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or from tasting of Deaths cup, Psal. 89. 48. for the decree is past, the doom is irrecoverable, decretum est omnibus mori, there is an appointed time for all men to dye, Heb. 9. 27. But to fall immaturely (like Fruit before it be ripe) but to be cropped like the Rose in the bud;
or from tasting of Death's cup, Psalm 89. 48. for the Decree is past, the doom is irrecoverable, decretum est omnibus Mori, there is an appointed time for all men to die, Hebrew 9. 27. But to fallen immaturely (like Fruit before it be ripe) but to be cropped like the Rose in the bud;
and to wring their hands, and to water their couches with tears, Psal. 6. 6. and this cannot but move Israel to curse, with David, the Author and Authors of Israels woe, vers. 29. that Abner, a Prince, a great man, should fall,
and to wring their hands, and to water their couches with tears, Psalm 6. 6. and this cannot but move Israel to curse, with David, the Author and Authors of Israel's woe, vers. 29. that Abner, a Prince, a great man, should fallen,
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so cruel, so unnatural a Fact, that he would not have it published in Gath, nor proclamed in Askalon, lest the Heathen, the uncircumcised, the Philistines, the Papists, the Jesuites tryumph and rejoyce in Israels wonderfull, inspeakable, invaluable losse, wherein the light of Israel is quenched as it is, 2 Sam. 22. 17. Yet he declareth and broacheth this sad news,
so cruel, so unnatural a Fact, that he would not have it published in Gaza, nor proclaimed in Ashkelon, lest the Heathen, the uncircumcised, the philistines, the Papists, the Jesuits triumph and rejoice in Israel's wonderful, inspeakable, invaluable loss, wherein the Light of Israel is quenched as it is, 2 Sam. 22. 17. Yet he Declareth and broacheth this sad news,
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& Sodomorum, Vox oppressorum, merces retenta laborum, and so acquitted of the imminent, and eminent judgements following it, from the great Tribunal above, the Law requires the Coroner to sit and make enquiry,
& Sodomorum, Vox oppressorum, merces retenta laborum, and so acquitted of the imminent, and eminent Judgments following it, from the great Tribunal above, the Law requires the Coroner to fit and make enquiry,
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& nature of Abners fall, in these words, ver. 33. Died Abner as a fool dieth? and prayeth unto the Lord to reward the evil doer, according to his wickednesse, ver. 39. and (digito monstrat hominem) points out with his finger to the eyes of all the mourners in Israel, Joabs evil and wickednesse,
& nature of Abners fallen, in these words, ver. 33. Died Abner as a fool Dieth? and Prayeth unto the Lord to reward the evil doer, according to his wickedness, ver. 39. and (digito Monstrat hominem) points out with his finger to the eyes of all the mourners in Israel, Joabs evil and wickedness,
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Scelus aliquis tutum, nullus securum tulit, saith Seneca, a man may commit theft, rape, murther, &c. so secretly, that neither the Sun, oculus mundi, the worlds great eye,
Scelus aliquis tutum, nullus Secure tulit, Says Senecca, a man may commit theft, rape, murder, etc. so secretly, that neither the Sun, oculus mundi, the world's great eye,
But all things are naked and open unto his eyes, with whom we have to do, Heb. 4. 13. but that, Erynnis conscientiae, the Worm of conscience will be alwaies checking,
But all things Are naked and open unto his eyes, with whom we have to do, Hebrew 4. 13. but that, Erynnis conscientiae, the Worm of conscience will be always checking,
Let Richard the third deny this if he could speak but once again, was not his hand still upon his Dagger, being afraid that every one met and found him, would slay him? did not the bloud of the harmlesse infants he caused to be slain, that they might be a foot-stool to mount him into their throne,
Let Richard the third deny this if he could speak but once again, was not his hand still upon his Dagger, being afraid that every one met and found him, would slay him? did not the blood of the harmless Infants he caused to be slave, that they might be a footstool to mount him into their throne,
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so trouble him, so disquiet him, that either sleep departed from his eyes, as it did from Ahasuerus, Esth. 1. or he was so frighted in his sleep, with dreadfull apparitions of ugly Devils, haling and tearing of him into pieces, that his life was burthensome unto him? Let Joab speak what one comfortable day or night he enjoyed,
so trouble him, so disquiet him, that either sleep departed from his eyes, as it did from Ahasuerus, Esth. 1. or he was so frighted in his sleep, with dreadful apparitions of ugly Devils, haling and tearing of him into Pieces, that his life was burdensome unto him? Let Joab speak what one comfortable day or night he enjoyed,
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after the slaughter of a good Prince, I had almost said the best of Princes. In the day time, trepidat ad arundinis umbram, he is afraid of his own shadow;
After the slaughter of a good Prince, I had almost said the best of Princes. In the day time, trepidat ad arundinis umbram, he is afraid of his own shadow;
and no wonder, for evil shall hunt the cruel man to destruction, Psal. 140. 11. and such is the justice of the Almighty, that commonly, that as he made a pit,
and no wonder, for evil shall hunt the cruel man to destruction, Psalm 140. 11. and such is the Justice of the Almighty, that commonly, that as he made a pit,
and digged it, so he should fall into the pit that he made, Psal. 7. 15. and, Neque enim Lex justior ulla est, Quam necis artifices arte perire sua. then evil watch, evil catch.
and dug it, so he should fallen into the pit that he made, Psalm 7. 15. and, Neque enim Lex justior ulla est, Quam necis artifices arte perire sua. then evil watch, evil catch.
although it be many years after, by Benaiah, 1 Kings 2. 31, 32, 33, 34. and the curse of Jehoiakim King of Judah, shall follow him to his grave, Jer. 22. 18. There shall be none to lament him, saying, Ah my Brother,
although it be many Years After, by Benaiah, 1 Kings 2. 31, 32, 33, 34. and the curse of Jehoiakim King of Judah, shall follow him to his grave, Jer. 22. 18. There shall be none to lament him, saying, Ah my Brother,
And let all true hearted Israelites speak as Cushi did to David of Absolom, 2 Sam. 18. 32. So let all the Enemies of the Lord, their King perish, and be as Joab is.
And let all true hearted Israelites speak as Cushi did to David of Absalom, 2 Sam. 18. 32. So let all the Enemies of the Lord, their King perish, and be as Joab is.
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unto which the Latine word hath a near relation, Princeps, the which signifies a chief head or ruler : secretly inssinuating, that as of a head he ought to be defended and made much of,
unto which the Latin word hath a near Relation, Princeps, the which signifies a chief head or ruler: secretly inssinuating, that as of a head he ought to be defended and made much of,
but Joab had learned instead of Obsta principiis, Obsta Principibus, withstand the beginnings of sin, stifling the first conception of murther in his heart, to promote it,
but Joab had learned instead of Obsta principiis, Obsta Principibus, withstand the beginnings of since, stifling the First conception of murder in his heart, to promote it,
when men are most Pot-valiant, and in the Guard of his Princes, and making metry with his wives and concubines, that his countenance changed, the joints of his loins were loosed,
when men Are most Pot-valiant, and in the Guard of his Princes, and making metry with his wives and concubines, that his countenance changed, the Joints of his loins were loosed,
and his knees smote one against another, Dan. 5. 6. How will Joab look? How will Joab stand? How will he shift when the great God shall make inquisition for this great mans blood? Psal. 9. 12. Davids heart smote him for cutting off but the Lap of Saul 's garment, 1 Sam. 24. 5, 6. How then deeply may they be touched, that had a hand in cutting off the head of the Lords anointed? for the greater the person, the greater is the sin in them that conspire his death.
and his knees smote one against Another, Dan. 5. 6. How will Joab look? How will Joab stand? How will he shift when the great God shall make inquisition for this great men blood? Psalm 9. 12. Davids heart smote him for cutting off but the Lap of Saul is garment, 1 Sam. 24. 5, 6. How then deeply may they be touched, that had a hand in cutting off the head of the lords anointed? for the greater the person, the greater is the since in them that conspire his death.
Kings and Princes, and great man in authority, are termed gods by Gods own mouth, Psal. 82. 6 and to act Treason against such, is to be treacherous to God himself,
Kings and Princes, and great man in Authority, Are termed God's by God's own Mouth, Psalm 82. 6 and to act Treason against such, is to be treacherous to God himself,
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and delivered them into chains of darknesse to be kept unto damnation, 2 Pet. 2. 4. What Christ spake in another kind, holds true in this, Matth. 25. 40. In as much as ye have done it unto them, ye have done it unto me.
and Delivered them into chains of darkness to be kept unto damnation, 2 Pet. 2. 4. What christ spoke in Another kind, holds true in this, Matthew 25. 40. In as much as you have done it unto them, you have done it unto me.
as God told Adam, that if he should eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, in that day he should die the death, Gen. 2. 17. for then he would have looked about him, either to prevent his fall,
as God told Adam, that if he should eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, in that day he should die the death, Gen. 2. 17. for then he would have looked about him, either to prevent his fallen,
as sometimes by fire, famine, plague, water, sword, like Abner and Joab. And this consideration, should move us to look for that in every place, which every where looks for us.
as sometime by fire, famine, plague, water, sword, like Abner and Joab. And this consideration, should move us to look for that in every place, which every where looks for us.
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1. So to live, as if we were alwaies dying, and giving up our accounts to the great judge of Heaven and Earth of our several stewardships. 2ly. With Joseph in the time of famine;
1. So to live, as if we were always dying, and giving up our accounts to the great judge of Heaven and Earth of our several stewardships. 2ly. With Joseph in the time of famine;
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To love a rich man, and a great man living, is no news, the living dog being better than the dead Lion, Eccles. 9. 4. and moreover every mans affection almost extending more, propter sua, than propter se, for his private profit or preferment,
To love a rich man, and a great man living, is no news, the living dog being better than the dead lion, Eccles. 9. 4. and moreover every men affection almost extending more, propter sua, than propter se, for his private profit or preferment,
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but to love him dead, when he can do him neither good nor harm, is rara avis, nigroque similima cygno, a rare quality hardly to be found among the sons of men:
but to love him dead, when he can do him neither good nor harm, is rara avis, nigroque similima cygno, a rare quality hardly to be found among the Sons of men:
The place where he fell, and that is said to be Israel; he fell not amongst the barbarous Gothes and Vandals, amongst the Turks and Cannibals, amongst the inhuman Switzers, in the Conquest of the Thuricences in battel, Anno Dom. 1443. or amongst the Numantines, who vowed not to break their fast,
The place where he fell, and that is said to be Israel; he fell not among the barbarous Goths and Vandals, among the Turks and Cannibals, among the inhuman Switzers, in the Conquest of the Thuricences in battle, Anno Dom. 1443. or among the Numantines, who vowed not to break their fast,
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Quis talia fando, temperet à lacrimis? who can restrain tears? that where there was such gracious means, there should be such gracelesse practices, by a brotherhood,
Quis Talia Fando, temperet à lacrimis? who can restrain tears? that where there was such gracious means, there should be such graceless practices, by a brotherhood,
like Simeon and Levi, brethren in evil, Gen. 49. 5. If this had been done at Rome, where degrading of Princes, murthering of heretical Princes, with their whole families, is a warrantable and meritorious tenet, the world would not have trembled at it,
like Simeon and Levi, brothers in evil, Gen. 49. 5. If this had been done At Room, where degrading of Princes, murdering of heretical Princes, with their Whole families, is a warrantable and meritorious tenet, the world would not have trembled At it,
for as it is, Deut. 47, 8. What Nation is so great, unto whom the Gods come so near unto them, in all that they call unto the Lord for? And what Nation is so great, that hath ordinances and Laws so righteous? Surely this makes Israels condition, equivalent to Chorozins and Bethsaidaes Mat. 11. 21. Wo to thee Corazin, wo to thee Bethsaida,
for as it is, Deuteronomy 47, 8. What nation is so great, unto whom the God's come so near unto them, in all that they call unto the Lord for? And what nation is so great, that hath ordinances and Laws so righteous? Surely this makes Israel's condition, equivalent to Chorozins and Bethsaidaes Mathew 11. 21. Woe to thee Chorazin, woe to thee Bethsaida,
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and if God spared not the old world, nor Sodom nor Gomorrah, 2 Pet. 2. 5, 6. how shall they escape the judgement of God to come? and, the judgement of God is according to truth, against them that commit such things, Rom. 2. 2. Wherefore as Daniel counselled King Nebuchadnezzar, 4. 27. Break off thysins by righteousness,
and if God spared not the old world, nor Sodom nor Gomorrah, 2 Pet. 2. 5, 6. how shall they escape the judgement of God to come? and, the judgement of God is according to truth, against them that commit such things, Rom. 2. 2. Wherefore as daniel counseled King Nebuchadnezzar, 4. 27. Break off thysins by righteousness,
For repentance may heal, where thy sin hath wounded. 5ly. Davids Proclamation throughout all Israel and Judah, to take notice of his losse, and their losse;
For Repentance may heal, where thy since hath wounded. 5ly. Davids Proclamation throughout all Israel and Judah, to take notice of his loss, and their loss;
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or had lost their right eyes, right hands, or their right feet, or as the Church complained, Lam. 4 20. The breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord is taken from us, of whom we said, Ʋnder his shadow we shall be preserved alive among the Heathen.
or had lost their right eyes, right hands, or their right feet, or as the Church complained, Lam. 4 20. The breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord is taken from us, of whom we said, Ʋnder his shadow we shall be preserved alive among the Heathen.
1. The causes moving David to publish this Proclamation, were v. 37. his Innocency, to clear him in the face of all the people, that he had no hand in spilling this innocent blood, finding no fault in the man, of those things whereof others accused him,
1. The Causes moving David to publish this Proclamation, were v. 37. his Innocency, to clear him in the face of all the people, that he had no hand in spilling this innocent blood, finding no fault in the man, of those things whereof Others accused him,
Joab that in the time of peace slew Abner in the Gate, v. 27. And for this David, and let all Israel curse him in the words, verse 29. Let the blood of Abner fall on the head of Joab, and on all his Fathers House, that the House of Joab be never without some that have running Issues,
Joab that in the time of peace slew Abner in the Gate, v. 27. And for this David, and let all Israel curse him in the words, verse 29. Let the blood of Abner fallen on the head of Joab, and on all his Father's House, that the House of Joab be never without Some that have running Issues,
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That Joab by the sight of the publick mourning, and vent which the King and People gave to their full hearts, might be convinced of his sin, and so brought to repentance.
That Joab by the sighed of the public mourning, and vent which the King and People gave to their full hearts, might be convinced of his since, and so brought to Repentance.
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and eyes, to weep with Jeremiah day and night, for our Abner; then look upon David, Lissen to his charge to all the people that were with him, vers. 31, 32. Rent your clothes, and put on Sackcloth,
and eyes, to weep with Jeremiah day and night, for our Abner; then look upon David, Lissen to his charge to all the people that were with him, vers. 31, 32. Rend your clothes, and put on sackcloth,
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and mourn before Abner, and King David himself followed the Beer: And the King lift up his voice and wept besides the Sepulchre of Abner, and all the people wept;
and mourn before Abner, and King David himself followed the Beer: And the King lift up his voice and wept beside the Sepulchre of Abner, and all the people wept;
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When Josiah was buried, there was so great mone made for him, 2 Chron. 35. 22. that it grew into a Proverb, Zech. 12. 11. Like the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.
When Josiah was buried, there was so great moan made for him, 2 Chronicles 35. 22. that it grew into a Proverb, Zechariah 12. 11. Like the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddo.
Yea when Jacob, but a mean man (although father to a Prince) was buried, they made so great, such an exceeding sore lamentation for him, that when the Canaanites, which dwelt in the land, saw the mourning in Gored A•ad, They said among them selves,
Yea when Jacob, but a mean man (although father to a Prince) was buried, they made so great, such an exceeding soar lamentation for him, that when the Canaanites, which dwelled in the land, saw the mourning in Gored A•ad, They said among them selves,
1. Because Princes are nursing Fathers to their people, Thus saith the Lord, Isa. 49. 23. Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers, and Queens thy nursing Mothers.
1. Because Princes Are nursing Father's to their people, Thus Says the Lord, Isaiah 49. 23. Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, and Queen's thy nursing Mother's.
Christs commandement to the Disciples of the Pharisees, with the Herodians, was, reddere Caesari, quae sunt Caesaris, to give to Cesar those things which are Cesars, Mat. 22. 22. and if we must do this to Cesar a Paynim Emperour,
Christ Commandment to the Disciples of the Pharisees, with the Herodians, was, reddere Caesari, Quae sunt Caesaris, to give to Cesar those things which Are Caesars, Mathew 22. 22. and if we must do this to Cesar a Paynim Emperor,
then much more are we bound to give to Christian Kings their due, and what those things are, Saint Paul tells us, Rom. 13. 7. 1. Tribute. 2. Obedience. 3. Honour.
then much more Are we bound to give to Christian Kings their endue, and what those things Are, Saint Paul tells us, Rom. 13. 7. 1. Tribute. 2. obedience. 3. Honour.
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but his father recovering himself, and awaking, and missing of it, and understanding the matter, told him, Ah son, didst thou but know how full of cares the Crown is, thou wouldst not be so greedy of it.
but his father recovering himself, and awaking, and missing of it, and understanding the matter, told him, Ah son, didst thou but know how full of Cares the Crown is, thou Wouldst not be so greedy of it.
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thereby to fill their hearts and heads with continuall cares and vexations, there being more gall than hony in them : so that as one spake worthily of a Bishop, Episcopatus nomen est laboris non honoris, the name of a Bishop sounds more of labour than honour,
thereby to fill their hearts and Heads with continual Cares and vexations, there being more Gall than honey in them: so that as one spoke worthily of a Bishop, Episcopate Nome est Laboris non Honoris, the name of a Bishop sounds more of labour than honour,
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nay many tears for his fall, discovers his foul disposition, and that he hath sucked unnatural milk (like Rhemus and Romulus) of whom History makes mention, that they were nourished up by a she-Wolf.
nay many tears for his fallen, discovers his foul disposition, and that he hath sucked unnatural milk (like Rhemus and Romulus) of whom History makes mention, that they were nourished up by a She-wolf.
Know ye not, that a Prince, agreat man, Pater Patriae, a father of our Countrey, a Martyr for his Countrey, is fallen? and do not the Lamentations of Jeremy better become us,
Know you not, that a Prince, agreat man, Pater Patriae, a father of our Country, a Martyr for his Country, is fallen? and do not the Lamentations of Jeremiah better become us,
Because Princes are the Ministers of God for our wealth, Rom. 13. 4. They are as Shepherds over the flock of Christ, Num. 27. 17. They are as Bucklers and shields unto the people, Psal. 47. 9. Ʋnder whose shadowing boughs our nests are built, Ezech. 31. 3, 6. They are as watchmen over a City,
Because Princes Are the Ministers of God for our wealth, Rom. 13. 4. They Are as Shepherd's over the flock of christ, Num. 27. 17. They Are as Bucklers and shields unto the people, Psalm 47. 9. Ʋnder whose shadowing boughs our nests Are built, Ezekiel 31. 3, 6. They Are as watchmen over a city,
Because if the Title of father, which is an amiable Title, or Minister, which is a serviceable Title, cannot draw water out of the hard rock in Horeb, and your stony hearts,
Because if the Title of father, which is an amiable Title, or Minister, which is a serviceable Title, cannot draw water out of the hard rock in Horeb, and your stony hearts,
then lo they are called angels, 2 Sam. 24. 17. and the sons of God, which are Titles of honour indeed, Psalm 82. 6. to be the son of God is the noblest Pedigree in the world:
then lo they Are called Angels, 2 Sam. 24. 17. and the Sons of God, which Are Titles of honour indeed, Psalm 82. 6. to be the son of God is the Noblest Pedigree in the world:
to be as the Angels of God, is the highest promotion in heaven, and of them it is said, Heb. 1. 14. Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes which shall be heirs of salvation? I read of divers properties of Angels, which may allude to good Kings.
to be as the Angels of God, is the highest promotion in heaven, and of them it is said, Hebrew 1. 14. are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes which shall be Heirs of salvation? I read of diverse properties of Angels, which may allude to good Kings.
thus the Angel of the Lord smote in the Camp of the Assyrians, one hundred fourscore and five thousand in one night, 2 Kings 19. 35. and 2 Mach. 3. 26. We find how Heliodorus was beaten with sore stripes for robbing the Temple, that at his return he certified his Master, that if he had an enemy traytor, he should send him to Hierusalem, and from thence he should receive him well scourged,
thus the Angel of the Lord smote in the Camp of the Assyrians, one hundred fourscore and five thousand in one night, 2 Kings 19. 35. and 2 Mach. 3. 26. We find how Heliodorus was beaten with soar stripes for robbing the Temple, that At his return he certified his Master, that if he had an enemy traitor, he should send him to Jerusalem, and from thence he should receive him well scourged,
4ly, Gratificare orantes, To offer up the prayers of the Sa•nts, Rev. 8. 3. 5ly, Juvare certantes, To give aid to the servants of the living God against their enemies;
4ly, Gratificare Orantes, To offer up the Prayers of the Sa•nts, Rev. 8. 3. 5ly, Juvare certantes, To give aid to the Servants of the living God against their enemies;
or whither to turn him, presently at Elisha 's prayer his eyes were opened, and he looked and beheld the mountain was full of horses and Chariots, round about Elisha, 2 Kings 6. 17. Here ye have heard of the office of Angels for the good of man, especially for them that fear God,
or whither to turn him, presently At Elisha is prayer his eyes were opened, and he looked and beheld the mountain was full of Horses and Chariots, round about Elisha, 2 Kings 6. 17. Here you have herd of the office of Angels for the good of man, especially for them that Fear God,
2ly, To relieve those that are in want, Thus the Kings of England have their Almoners to fling out money to the poor. 3ly, The Apostle tells us, Rom. 13. 4. They bear not the sword for nought;
2ly, To relieve those that Are in want, Thus the Kings of England have their Almoners to fling out money to the poor. 3ly, The Apostle tells us, Rom. 13. 4. They bear not the sword for nought;
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for they are the Ministers of God to take vengeance on them that do evil, 4ly, Righteous lips are the delight of Kings, Prov. 16. 13. and so stand in the gap,
for they Are the Ministers of God to take vengeance on them that do evil, 4ly, Righteous lips Are the delight of Kings, Curae 16. 13. and so stand in the gap,
like Moses, between God and his people, to make their atonement for them. 5ly, To vindicate the cause of the innocent from the oppressour, and wrongdoers.
like Moses, between God and his people, to make their atonement for them. 5ly, To vindicate the cause of the innocent from the oppressor, and wrongdoers.
To this effect speaks Solomon, Prov. 29. A King that judgeth the poor in truth, his Throne shall be established for ever, and Prov. 29. 28. and for this light to be put out and extinguished, this oyl to be poured on the ground, this sword to rust, this innocency to be smothered in dust and ashes, this judge of the poor, fatherlesse and widow, to be condemned,
To this Effect speaks Solomon, Curae 29. A King that Judgeth the poor in truth, his Throne shall be established for ever, and Curae 29. 28. and for this Light to be put out and extinguished, this oil to be poured on the ground, this sword to rust, this innocency to be smothered in dust and Ashes, this judge of the poor, fatherless and widow, to be condemned,
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and rewards him liberally, can their ey•s be dry to think of their losse? Magis c•rendo quam fruendo, The Sheep, the Servant, the body will know and feel their misery sooner by the want of their Prince,
and rewards him liberally, can their ey•s be dry to think of their loss? Magis c•rendo quam fruendo, The Sheep, the Servant, the body will know and feel their misery sooner by the want of their Prince,
Had I wist will not serve turn, to say they were deceived, to say they were not sensible of Joab 's juggle, will not avail them in the day of wrath, no more than their unjust gotten riches since, by Abners fall, Prov. 11. 4. And seeing one Prince, one great man will not be suffered to reign over them,
Had I wist will not serve turn, to say they were deceived, to say they were not sensible of Joab is juggle, will not avail them in the day of wrath, no more than their unjust got riches since, by Abners fallen, Curae 11. 4. And seeing one Prince, one great man will not be suffered to Reign over them,
as the wise man speaks, Prov. 28. 2. For the transgression of the Land, many should be the Princes thereof, whose least finger should be heavier than the others loins,
as the wise man speaks, Curae 28. 2. For the Transgression of the Land, many should be the Princes thereof, whose lest finger should be Heavier than the Others loins,
And as Phinehas his wife hearing that the Ark of God was taken, 1 Sam. 4. 21. presently fell into travel, calling hir Sons name Ichabod, for saith she, The glory is departed from Israel.
And as Phinehas his wife hearing that the Ark of God was taken, 1 Sam. 4. 21. presently fell into travel, calling his Sons name ichabod, for Says she, The glory is departed from Israel.
before his eye was satisfied with seeing, his ear with hearing, and his heart with lusting? Eccles 1. 8. Ah certainly, latet anguis sub herba, there was some Pad hidden under this straw, Some Achans wedge of gold, Some abominable execrable thing in him, that God brought him down so suddenly,
before his eye was satisfied with seeing, his ear with hearing, and his heart with lusting? Eccles 1. 8. Ah Certainly, latet anguis sub herba, there was Some Pad hidden under this straw, some Achans wedge of gold, some abominable execrable thing in him, that God brought him down so suddenly,
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or dive into Gods Cabinet counsel, lest whilst we seek to know those things that are not revealed ' we sind not the comfort of those things that are reveiled.
or dive into God's Cabinet counsel, lest while we seek to know those things that Are not revealed ' we sind not the Comfort of those things that Are revealed.
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Ob. 1 Sam. 15. 3. 33. Did not the Lord command Saul to smite Agag King of the Amalekites? and when Saul had spared his life, did not Samuel hew him into pieces?
Ob. 1 Sam. 15. 3. 33. Did not the Lord command Saul to smite Agag King of the Amalekites? and when Saul had spared his life, did not Samuel hew him into Pieces?
3ly, Isa 57. 1. The righteous perisheth, and no man considereth it in heart, and merciful men (and Kings too) are taken away, and no man understandeth that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
3ly, Isaiah 57. 1. The righteous Perishes, and no man Considereth it in heart, and merciful men (and Kings too) Are taken away, and no man understands that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
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5ly, Suppose our Abner, our Prince, our great man, had sin in him, as there is no man that sinneth not, saith Solomon, 1 Kings 8. 46. and to the like effect speaks John, 1 Ep. 1. 8. yet Religion,
5ly, Suppose our Abner, our Prince, our great man, had since in him, as there is no man that Sinneth not, Says Solomon, 1 Kings 8. 46. and to the like Effect speaks John, 1 Epistle 1. 8. yet Religion,
Jacob wept and mourned for his Joseph, and would not be comforted, Gen. 37. 35. how much more cause have we to mourn for the losse of our father, our nursing father? It is observed, that the love of Parents descends and flows, with a greater stream to their children,
Jacob wept and mourned for his Joseph, and would not be comforted, Gen. 37. 35. how much more cause have we to mourn for the loss of our father, our nursing father? It is observed, that the love of Parents descends and flows, with a greater stream to their children,
3ly, If prayers and Supplications ought to be made for all men, but especially for Kings and all that are in authority, 1 Tim. 2. 1. then consequently it must follow, that their deaths ought to be lamented more than other mens, and if so, then Ʋse 2. Is for reproof.
3ly, If Prayers and Supplications ought to be made for all men, but especially for Kings and all that Are in Authority, 1 Tim. 2. 1. then consequently it must follow, that their death's ought to be lamented more than other men's, and if so, then Ʋse 2. Is for reproof.
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One boasteth that he subscribed to the lions death, another that he tried the lion, another that he sentenced the lions damme, another that he slew the lion, another that he shared of the lions skin;
One boasts that he subscribed to the Lions death, Another that he tried the Lion, Another that he sentenced the Lions dam, Another that he slew the Lion, Another that he shared of the Lions skin;
and light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for sowre, Isa. 5. 20. then as Jacob said of Simeon and Levi, Brethren in iniquity, Gen. 49. 6. Let not my soul enter into their secret,
and Light for darkness, that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for sour, Isaiah 5. 20. then as Jacob said of Simeon and Levi, Brothers in iniquity, Gen. 49. 6. Let not my soul enter into their secret,
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2ly, Of those that had the least hand in, or approved of Abners fall. Certes many men with Pilate, will seem to wash their hands clean from his blood,
2ly, Of those that had the least hand in, or approved of Abners fallen. Certes many men with Pilate, will seem to wash their hands clean from his blood,
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because they were no principal actors in it, but qui non vetat peccare, quum potest, iubet, saith Seneca, He that is not with me, saith Christ, is against me, or he that hinders not a foul fact,
Because they were no principal actors in it, but qui non Vetat Peccare, Whom potest, iubet, Says Senecca, He that is not with me, Says christ, is against me, or he that hinders not a foul fact,
Ahab was not accessary unto Naboth 's stoning, but his wife Jezabel, who made use of his Seal unto the Elders and Nobles that were in his City, that they might deprive him of life and Vineyard : yet he approving of what was done,
Ahab was not accessary unto Naboth is stoning, but his wife Jezebel, who made use of his Seal unto the Elders and Nobles that were in his city, that they might deprive him of life and Vineyard: yet he approving of what was done,
and upbraids him of cruelty, covetousnesse, and blood, 1 Kings 21. 19. Hast thon killed and also taken possession? therefore in the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, shall dogs even lick thy blood also.
and upbraids him of cruelty, covetousness, and blood, 1 Kings 21. 19. Hast thon killed and also taken possession? Therefore in the place where Dogs licked the blood of Naboth, shall Dogs even lick thy blood also.
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as a cut-throat, but allowed and applauded them that acted that villany, as his own words best speak it, Acts 22. 20. Lord, when the blood of thy Martyr Steven was shed, I also stood by and consented to his death,
as a cutthroat, but allowed and applauded them that acted that villainy, as his own words best speak it, Acts 22. 20. Lord, when the blood of thy Martyr Steven was shed, I also stood by and consented to his death,
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but by open force, and he liking of what was done, and lulling, and spurring them forward unto it, accounts himself a chief instrument in the conspiracy of robbing God of a Saint, the Church of a pillar,
but by open force, and he liking of what was done, and lulling, and spurring them forward unto it, accounts himself a chief Instrument in the Conspiracy of robbing God of a Saint, the Church of a pillar,
and the world of a bright shining light, which would have enlightened them that fit in darkness to the true light, Iohn 1. 9. and so to the light of heaven.
and the world of a bright shining Light, which would have enlightened them that fit in darkness to the true Light, John 1. 9. and so to the Light of heaven.
when they are contented to inherit their possessions, and eat up the bread that should feed the right owners and their children, approving of the Sequestration:
when they Are contented to inherit their possessions, and eat up the bred that should feed the right owners and their children, approving of the Sequestration:
3ly, Those that reviled Abner living, and detract from him much more being fallen, their greatest religion is ill byassed, which is to speak evil of their Prince.
3ly, Those that reviled Abner living, and detract from him much more being fallen, their greatest Religion is ill biased, which is to speak evil of their Prince.
When Paul had called Ananias whited wall, and the standers by check'd him for reviling Gods high Priest : he acknowledged his errour, saying, I knew not that he was the High Priest,
When Paul had called Ananias whited wall, and the standers by checked him for reviling God's high Priest: he acknowledged his error, saying, I knew not that he was the High Priest,
When Caesar was stabbed in the Senate house, and seeing Brutus acting his part amongst the Conspirators, it cut him to the heart, using these words, NONLATINALPHABET, what and thou too my son Brutus? then fall Caesar: even so,
When Caesar was stabbed in the Senate house, and seeing Brutus acting his part among the Conspirators, it Cut him to the heart, using these words,, what and thou too my son Brutus? then fallen Caesar: even so,
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for a Prince to bring up birds to pick out his own eyes, and breed vipers to sting him to death, it cannot but much adde to the bitternesse of his fall,
for a Prince to bring up Birds to pick out his own eyes, and breed vipers to sting him to death, it cannot but much add to the bitterness of his fallen,
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and this made David to complain so sadly, Psal. 41. 9. That his friend, his familiar friend, whom he trusted, which did eat of his bread, lifted up his heel against him:
and this made David to complain so sadly, Psalm 41. 9. That his friend, his familiar friend, whom he trusted, which did eat of his bred, lifted up his heel against him:
thus David tells not his servants, A Prince or a great man is dead, but is fallen, being assured that he should rise again (like Antheus) with greater strength,
thus David tells not his Servants, A Prince or a great man is dead, but is fallen, being assured that he should rise again (like Antheus) with greater strength,
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for instead of war he finds peace, instead of sorrow, joy unspeakable, instead of vexation of spirit, The things which eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard,
for instead of war he finds peace, instead of sorrow, joy unspeakable, instead of vexation of Spirit, The things which eye hath not seen, ear hath not herd,
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even the Kingdom of God and of Christ, instead of earthly treasures, heavenly, instead of buffetings, reproaches, spittings in the face, kisses, with sweet embracings;
even the Kingdom of God and of christ, instead of earthly treasures, heavenly, instead of buffetings, Reproaches, spittings in the face, Kisses, with sweet embracings;
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and well done good and faithfull servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Matth. 25. 23. instead of the society of beasts, such as Paul fought withall at Ephesus, the fellowship of glorified Saints and Angels.
and well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Matthew 25. 23. instead of the society of beasts, such as Paul fought withal At Ephesus, the fellowship of glorified Saints and Angels.
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Iacob in his dream saw a Ladder, the foot thereof stood upon earth, but the top reached up to heaven, Gen. 28 12. and by this Ladder, our Abner, our Prince (like an Angel of God) is ascended up thither.
Iacob in his dream saw a Ladder, the foot thereof stood upon earth, but the top reached up to heaven, Gen. 28 12. and by this Ladder, our Abner, our Prince (like an Angel of God) is ascended up thither.
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or bribes, or command cannot a great man scale? and not to subdue it to his power and lust, is Prince-like indeed. 3ly, Of Piety, Religion, being diligent in Prayer, sincere in his devotions,
or Bribes, or command cannot a great man scale? and not to subdue it to his power and lust, is Princelike indeed. 3ly, Of Piety, Religion, being diligent in Prayer, sincere in his devotions,
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and witness his Disputation with the Scotch Minister, who shall be nameless, and whom he so foiled by arguments, that whereas before he was his bitter enemy in Pulpit,
and witness his Disputation with the Scotch Minister, who shall be nameless, and whom he so foiled by Arguments, that whereas before he was his bitter enemy in Pulpit,
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and out of it, he set forth unto the world his own recantation, and his Princes vindication to undeceive his people. 5ly, Of bounty and liberality to his followers, I,
and out of it, he Set forth unto the world his own recantation, and his Princes vindication to undeceive his people. 5ly, Of bounty and liberality to his followers, I,
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being as daring as a lion, as some of his own Captains can speak, and would have proved it in red letters, (if he might have been suffered) wrote with a pen of iron. 8ly, Of compassion;
being as daring as a Lion, as Some of his own Captains can speak, and would have proved it in read letters, (if he might have been suffered) wrote with a pen of iron. 8ly, Of compassion;
1. For fidelity to her bed, a rare thing to be found in great men. 2. For affability and kindness to her, ••ving her as his own soul. 3 For indulgencie over his and her children.
1. For Fidis to her Bed, a rare thing to be found in great men. 2. For affability and kindness to her, ••ving her as his own soul. 3 For indulgency over his and her children.
Now laying all these together, as so many steps or stairs, or stakes of the Ladder, doubtlesse his works follow him, Rev. 14. 13 and he is passed and gone to your father,
Now laying all these together, as so many steps or stairs, or stakes of the Ladder, doubtless his works follow him, Rev. 14. 13 and he is passed and gone to your father,
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Wherefore comfort ye one another with these words, 1 Thes 4, 18. And as Christ said to the daughters of Ierusalem, Luke 23. 28 Weep not for him, but for your selves, left as a prey to the wolf, hurrying and worrying Christs flock. Ʋse 2. Abner is fallen.
Wherefore Comfort you one Another with these words, 1 These 4, 18. And as christ said to the daughters of Ierusalem, Lycia 23. 28 Weep not for him, but for your selves, left as a prey to the wolf, hurrying and worrying Christ flock. Ʋse 2. Abner is fallen.
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If old Eli was punished for the iniquity of his sons, 1 Sam. 3. 12, 13, 14. then by the same rule, a Father of his Countrey may suffer for the wickedness of his children and people.
If old Eli was punished for the iniquity of his Sons, 1 Sam. 3. 12, 13, 14. then by the same Rule, a Father of his Country may suffer for the wickedness of his children and people.
from whence I observe, that all men have their falling day, The Sun that now shines will set, the Moon that now is at Full will wain, the see that now flows will ebbe.
from whence I observe, that all men have their falling day, The Sun that now shines will Set, the Moon that now is At Full will wain, the see that now flows will ebb.
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but ye shall die like men, and fall like others, 82. ver. 7. All flesh is grasse, and all the glory of man like the flower of the field, the grasse withereth, the flower fadeth away, because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it.
but you shall die like men, and fallen like Others, 82. ver. 7. All Flesh is grass, and all the glory of man like the flower of the field, the grass withereth, the flower fades away, Because the Spirit of the Lord blows upon it.
Ob. If God bounds mans life to an appointed time, to a day, then Ioab seems to fulfill the good pleasure of God, in giving a full period to Abners life:
Ob. If God bounds men life to an appointed time, to a day, then Ioab seems to fulfil the good pleasure of God, in giving a full Period to Abners life:
Ans. Cain might plead the same Argument in murthering of his brother Abel, but how displeasing it was to the most high, let his punishment, let his yellings and roarings witnesse to the world.
Ans. Cain might plead the same Argument in murdering of his brother Abel, but how displeasing it was to the most high, let his punishment, let his yellings and roarings witness to the world.
Feriunt ceisos fulmina montes, the higher ye are, the more ticklish ye stand, and the more ready ye are to fall : ye stand upon slippery places,
Feriunt ceisos Thunderbolts montes, the higher you Are, the more ticklish you stand, and the more ready you Are to fallen: you stand upon slippery places,
and therefore it will be their greatest honour and wisdome to work out their salvation whilst it is day, Phil. 2. 12. Heb. 3. 13. For the night cometh, when no man can work, John 9. 4. Ʋse 2. Here is instruction for inferiours, to pray with Moses, Psal. 90. 12. Lord teach us so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdome, and there is no wisdom like to that of looking well to the better part with Mary, and gaining of heaven.
and Therefore it will be their greatest honour and Wisdom to work out their salvation while it is day, Philip 2. 12. Hebrew 3. 13. For the night comes, when no man can work, John 9. 4. Ʋse 2. Here is instruction for inferiors, to pray with Moses, Psalm 90. 12. Lord teach us so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom, and there is no Wisdom like to that of looking well to the better part with Marry, and gaining of heaven.
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And of Franciscus Borgia, seeing a little Tomb and Coffin to contain all the Princely glory, power and magnificence of that great Empresse Augusta, that he departed from her Funeral, saying, Mortem Augustae sibi vitam attulisse, that her death should give him life.
And of Francis Borgia, seeing a little Tomb and Coffin to contain all the Princely glory, power and magnificence of that great Empress Augusta, that he departed from her Funeral, saying, Mortem Augustae sibi vitam attulisse, that her death should give him life.
as the Master of the Ceremonies was wont to speak to the Pope, the first day of his inauguration, mind us to seek after the things above, Col. 3. 1. which fade not nor fail not, Luke 22. 33. It was the saying of Augustine, nescis qua hora veniet, vigila, ut quod nescis quando veniet, paratum te inveniat quum venerit:
as the Master of the Ceremonies was wont to speak to the Pope, the First day of his inauguration, mind us to seek After the things above, Col. 3. 1. which fade not nor fail not, Lycia 22. 33. It was the saying of Augustine, Nescis qua hora Come, vigila, ut quod Nescis quando Come, Paratum te inveniat Whom venerit:
& ad hoc forte nescis quando veniet, ut semper paratus sis, the which I may interpret by our Saviours own words, Matth. 25. 13. Ye know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of man will come:
& ad hoc forte Nescis quando Come, ut semper Ready sis, the which I may interpret by our Saviors own words, Matthew 25. 13. You know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of man will come:
And for this cause of that day and hour knoweth no man, that every man should watch and be found a people ready prepared for the Lord, Luke 1. 17. and so enter into the Kingdome prepared for them from the beginning of the wotld, Matth. 25. 34. When Pharaoh, Abimelech, Sisera, Herod, Abner, least dreamed of their fall,
And for this cause of that day and hour Knoweth no man, that every man should watch and be found a people ready prepared for the Lord, Lycia 1. 17. and so enter into the Kingdom prepared for them from the beginning of the World, Matthew 25. 34. When Pharaoh, Abimelech, Sisera, Herod, Abner, least dreamed of their fallen,
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Let then Abolibah learn to be wise by the punishment laid upon her sister Abolah, for what is spoke of Abner here, will be verified of all in the same sence,
Let then Abolibah Learn to be wise by the punishment laid upon her sister Abolah, for what is spoke of Abner Here, will be verified of all in the same sense,
In Paradise there was a deadly stinging Serpent, in Christs bosome a Juda•. In the fairest garden Later anguis sub herba, will be some venemous creature.
In Paradise there was a deadly stinging Serpent, in Christ bosom a Juda•. In the Fairest garden Later anguis sub herba, will be Some venomous creature.
It was the Lords peculiar treasure, Exod. 19. 5. and Vine, and yet lo this treasure hath a canker, this Vine a deadly Viper couching under her branches to sting Abner unto death.
It was the lords peculiar treasure, Exod 19. 5. and Vine, and yet lo this treasure hath a canker, this Vine a deadly Viper couching under her branches to sting Abner unto death.
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and his integrity and best meaning misconstrued and misinterpreted, 24, 25. ver. Even so, our Prince, our great man, was calumniated and reproched in the Army by rude Souldiers, In the City by ignorant Ephesians, Factious Schismaticks,
and his integrity and best meaning misconstrued and Misinterpreted, 24, 25. ver. Even so, our Prince, our great man, was calumniated and reproached in the Army by rude Soldiers, In the city by ignorant Ephesians, Factious Schismatics,
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This was Christs lot and portion, Isa. 53. 3. to verse 12. and certainly (how ever the world deem of it) that servant is highly honoured, that is admitted to drink of his Masters cup.
This was Christ lot and portion, Isaiah 53. 3. to verse 12. and Certainly (how ever the world deem of it) that servant is highly honoured, that is admitted to drink of his Masters cup.
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4ly, Abners fall was lamented by all Israel, unlesse it were by cursed Joab, and his wicked brood, verse 32. Even so our great mans subversion did afford much lamentation in our Rhama, where among the more godly and constant godly ones, there was weeping,
4ly, Abners fallen was lamented by all Israel, unless it were by cursed Joab, and his wicked brood, verse 32. Even so our great men subversion did afford much lamentation in our Rama, where among the more godly and constant godly ones, there was weeping,
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and mourning and howling for th•ir Abner, for their Prince, because he was not, Matth. 2. 18. Perhaps there might be some greedy of prey might rejoice in his fall, that they might rise and step into his seat;
and mourning and howling for th•ir Abner, for their Prince, Because he was not, Matthew 2. 18. Perhaps there might be Some greedy of prey might rejoice in his fallen, that they might rise and step into his seat;
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but as Christ prayed for his malefactors, so pray I, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do, Luke 23. 34. That Crown must needs be dear bought, which is purchased with blood,
but as christ prayed for his malefactors, so pray I, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do, Lycia 23. 34. That Crown must needs be dear bought, which is purchased with blood,
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the tidings of Augustus death made a Land flood over all Rome: And why should not Abijahs sad tidings of Princeps occidit, our Prince is fallen, turn our Israel into Bochim, a valley of tears? Unlesse we have eyes and will not see,
the tidings of Augustus death made a Land flood over all Room: And why should not Abijahs sad tidings of Princeps occidit, our Prince is fallen, turn our Israel into Bochim, a valley of tears? Unless we have eyes and will not see,
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how many hundred Families that are bread at his Table, and were cherished by our good Abner, were utterly ruined? The Peers lost the honour of their birthright,
how many hundred Families that Are bred At his Table, and were cherished by our good Abner, were utterly ruined? The Peers lost the honour of their birthright,
From the Crafty Counsel of Abithophel, From Rabshakeh 's railing, & Shimei 's cursing, From Iudas 's kisse, and Joab 's bloody hands, Good Lord deliver us.
From the Crafty Counsel of Abithophel, From Rabshakeh is railing, & Shimei is cursing, From Iudas is kiss, and Joab is bloody hands, Good Lord deliver us.
and water of affliction, so that he said truly of himself, Psal. 102. 6. I am like a Pellican in the wilderness, whose nature is to trickle down tears on her bill continually;
and water of affliction, so that he said truly of himself, Psalm 102. 6. I am like a Pelican in the Wilderness, whose nature is to trickle down tears on her bill continually;
and he that follows that calling, duram servit servitutem, serves an hard Apprentiship, as Jacob speaks and shews, Gen. 31. 40. I was in the day consumed with heat,
and he that follows that calling, duram Servit servitutem, serves an hard Apprenticeship, as Jacob speaks and shows, Gen. 31. 40. I was in the day consumed with heat,
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He was despised by Eliab his eldest brother, 1 Sam. 17. 28. 3ly, He was defied by Goliah the Philistim, v. 42. 4ly, He was assaulted by a lion and a Bear, v 34. 5ly, He was persecuted by Saul. 6ly, Despised by Michal his own wife. 7ly, He was betrayed by the Ziphims, chap. 23. 19. 8ly, He was envied by Philistims. 9ly,
He was despised by Eliab his eldest brother, 1 Sam. 17. 28. 3ly, He was defied by Goliath the Philistim, v. 42. 4ly, He was assaulted by a Lion and a Bear, v 34. 5ly, He was persecuted by Saul. 6ly, Despised by Michal his own wife. 7ly, He was betrayed by the Ziphims, chap. 23. 19. 8ly, He was envied by philistines. 9ly,
and to pray for them which hurt us and persecute us, Matth. 5. 44. for saith Christ, v. 46, 47. If we love them which love us, what reward shall we have? Do not the Publicans even the same? Or if we be friendly to our brethren onely, what singular thing do we? Do not even sinners likewise? but to be perfect even as our heavenly father is perfect,
and to pray for them which hurt us and persecute us, Matthew 5. 44. for Says christ, v. 46, 47. If we love them which love us, what reward shall we have? Do not the Publicans even the same? Or if we be friendly to our brothers only, what singular thing do we? Do not even Sinners likewise? but to be perfect even as our heavenly father is perfect,
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but with Steven to render good for evil, Acts 7. 60. but with David to mourn and grieve for the losse of a Rebel son, Est hic labor, hoc opus, praise-worthy indeed,
but with Steven to render good for evil, Acts 7. 60. but with David to mourn and grieve for the loss of a Rebel son, Est hic labour, hoc opus, praiseworthy indeed,
and squared with the ax of tribulation, and suffer miserie upon miserie, before they can become lively stones of the spiritual building, whereof Christ Jesus is the head corner stone.
and squared with the ax of tribulation, and suffer misery upon misery, before they can become lively stones of the spiritual building, whereof christ jesus is the head corner stone.
and endures many an hard frost, and cold blast, and showers, before the harvest cometh : even so, this is the condition of Gods Holy Land, to be tilled,
and endures many an hard frost, and cold blast, and showers, before the harvest comes: even so, this is the condition of God's Holy Land, to be tilled,
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and as there were many Lepers, and many widows in Israel, in the dayes of Elizeus; and as it was a mighty host of the Aramites compassed about Samaria, 2 Kings 6. 14. even so the righteous,
and as there were many Lepers, and many Widows in Israel, in the days of Elisha; and as it was a mighty host of the Aramites compassed about Samaria, 2 Kings 6. 14. even so the righteous,
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yet nevertheless in all these things they are conquerours, through him that loveth them, saith Paul, Rom. 8. 37. as if he had said, these things come not to make us mourners,
yet nevertheless in all these things they Are conquerors, through him that loves them, Says Paul, Rom. 8. 37. as if he had said, these things come not to make us mourners,
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but conquerors, and the conqueror leaves alwayes the field with honour and triumph, and joy. Many are the troubles of the Righteous; Here is asharp breakfast:
but conquerors, and the conqueror leaves always the field with honour and triumph, and joy. Many Are the Troubles of the Righteous; Here is asharp breakfast:
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but we must through many afflictions enter into the Kingdom of God, as Paul and Barnahas taught, Acts 14. 22. there is a delicious Supper and amends for all.
but we must through many afflictions enter into the Kingdom of God, as Paul and Barnabas taught, Acts 14. 22. there is a delicious Supper and amends for all.
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and the other sowr, but he decreed, that whosoever would tast of the sweet, should first tast of the sowr : Even so, Qui vult cum Christo conregnare in Regno Coelorum, debet cum Christo compati in valle lachrymarum, he that will reign with Christ in the Kingdom of glory, must first suffer with Christ in this vale of tears, he must first take up his Crosse,
and the other sour, but he decreed, that whosoever would taste of the sweet, should First taste of the sour: Even so, Qui vult cum Christ conregnare in Regno Coelorum, debet cum Christ Compati in valle lachrymarum, he that will Reign with christ in the Kingdom of glory, must First suffer with christ in this vale of tears, he must First take up his Cross,
as the servant of the man of God can witnesse, 2 Kings 6. 16. and in the multitude of the sorrows which they have in their hearts, this is their comfort, Psal. 119. 50. that God is able to deliver them,
as the servant of the man of God can witness, 2 Kings 6. 16. and in the multitude of the sorrows which they have in their hearts, this is their Comfort, Psalm 119. 50. that God is able to deliver them,
as the three children said, Dan. 3. 17. and pitcheth his Life-guard about them, Psal. 34. 7. 91. 11 : So that they may now sing with the Church, Psal. 124. If the Lord had not been on our side, (may Israel now say) if the Lord had not been on our side when men rose up against us, they had then swallowed us up quick,
as the three children said, Dan. 3. 17. and pitcheth his Lifeguard about them, Psalm 34. 7. 91. 11: So that they may now sing with the Church, Psalm 124. If the Lord had not been on our side, (may Israel now say) if the Lord had not been on our side when men rose up against us, they had then swallowed us up quick,
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and as sharp as any, but the Lord delivered him out of them all, and made his comforts at last to exceed his sorrows at first, chap. 42. 12. David was a figure of Christ,
and as sharp as any, but the Lord Delivered him out of them all, and made his comforts At last to exceed his sorrows At First, chap. 42. 12. David was a figure of christ,
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and for grief thereof David sobbed forth this heavy lamentation, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, Absalom my son, my son.
and for grief thereof David sobbed forth this heavy lamentation, Oh my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, Absalom my son, my son.
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and herein is Gods promise fulfilled, Psal. 55. 23. The bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their dayes, And so as Cushi said, ver. 32. Let all the enemies of the Lord my King,
and herein is God's promise fulfilled, Psalm 55. 23. The bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, And so as Cushi said, ver. 32. Let all the enemies of the Lord my King,
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answered, that there was no true Roman so unnatural : but in Israel, there was an unnatural child sprung from a good stock, that seeks his fathers life.
answered, that there was no true Roman so unnatural: but in Israel, there was an unnatural child sprung from a good stock, that seeks his Father's life.
He that said, Ecles. 10. 20. Curse not the King, no, not in thy thought, surely commands Absalom, and every one, not to imagine the least evil against his King, father.
He that said, Eccles. 10. 20. Curse not the King, no, not in thy Thought, surely commands Absalom, and every one, not to imagine the least evil against his King, father.
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And the King was much moved. 2ly. His breathing and reviving after his grievous passion, as if like Lazarus he had been awakened out of his grave, And he went up to the chamber over the gate and wept; wherein let us observe,
And the King was much moved. 2ly. His breathing and reviving After his grievous passion, as if like Lazarus he had been awakened out of his grave, And he went up to the chamber over the gate and wept; wherein let us observe,
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1. His motion, And went, &c. 2ly, His action, and wept. In the first consider, 1. Terminum à quo, v. 24. 2ly, Terminum ad quem, as here. 1. Whither he went;
1. His motion, And went, etc. 2ly, His actium, and wept. In the First Consider, 1. Terminus à quo, v. 24. 2ly, Terminus ad Whom, as Here. 1. Whither he went;
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2ly, That as he was a King, so he might not discover so much weakness in himself, that he who could govern a great people, could not guide and govern his own passions.
2ly, That as he was a King, so he might not discover so much weakness in himself, that he who could govern a great people, could not guide and govern his own passion.
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for such an one as he to be seen to melt for an outside scar, or wound, would have much blemished and stained his honour : and therefore he weeps in secret for his Absolom, as Jeremiah did for the pride,
for such an one as he to be seen to melt for an outside scar, or wound, would have much blemished and stained his honour: and Therefore he weeps in secret for his Absalom, as Jeremiah did for the pride,
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Yet in regard of his profession of godlinesse, he was unwilling that any should observe his Carnality, (as in the best grain there lurks some chaff) and therefore he takes his Chamber to roar out to himself alone his sad grievance.
Yet in regard of his profession of godliness, he was unwilling that any should observe his Carnality, (as in the best grain there lurks Some chaff) and Therefore he Takes his Chamber to roar out to himself alone his sad grievance.
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2. As we have looked upon his motion, and went, &c. so let us cast an eye upon his action, and wept. If he had wept for the afflictions of Zion, or for his sins,
2. As we have looked upon his motion, and went, etc. so let us cast an eye upon his actium, and wept. If he had wept for the afflictions of Zion, or for his Sins,
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or that God did hide his face from him, Psal. 30. 7. this had not been blamable : but for to weep for the losse of such a Son, such a Rebel and Traytor,
or that God did hide his face from him, Psalm 30. 7. this had not been blamable: but for to weep for the loss of such a Son, such a Rebel and Traitor,
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There are four-fold sorts of tears, according to the ground on which the seed was sowen. 1. Lacrymae doloris, grief tears. 2ly. Lacrymae compassionis, fellow-feeling tears. 3ly. Lacrymae paenitentiae, repenting tears. 4ly. Lacrymae murmurationis, grumbling or murmuring tears.
There Are fourfold sorts of tears, according to the ground on which the seed was sown. 1. Lacrymae doloris, grief tears. 2ly. Lacrymae compassionis, fellow-feeling tears. 3ly. Lacrymae paenitentiae, repenting tears. 4ly. Lacrymae murmurationis, grumbling or murmuring tears.
Moses, in Cunabilis, in his swadling Clouts wept, Exo. 2. 6. Ishmael, in Infantia, in his Childhood wept, Gen. 21. 17. Esau, in juventute, in his youth wept, Gen. 27. 38. Jacob, in Senectute, wept, 37. 35. that we are little or no time free from mourning.
Moses, in Cunabilis, in his swaddling Clouts wept, Exo. 2. 6. Ishmael, in Infancy, in his Childhood wept, Gen. 21. 17. Esau, in juventute, in his youth wept, Gen. 27. 38. Jacob, in Senectute, wept, 37. 35. that we Are little or no time free from mourning.
So that in this respect we may say with David, Psal. 8. 4. Quid est homo, what a miserable creature is man? 2ly. There are fellow-feeling tears, which is a sympathizing in our Brethrens calamities.
So that in this respect we may say with David, Psalm 8. 4. Quid est homo, what a miserable creature is man? 2ly. There Are fellow-feeling tears, which is a sympathizing in our Brothers' calamities.
and as it is in the natural body, If one Member suffer, all suffer with it, 1 Cor. 12. 26. As in a throng of people, one treads upon anothers foot, the which causeth him to cry out, Cur me cal•as? why dost thou tread upon me? The foot was hurt,
and as it is in the natural body, If one Member suffer, all suffer with it, 1 Cor. 12. 26. As in a throng of people, one treads upon another's foot, the which Causes him to cry out, Cur me cal•as? why dost thou tread upon me? The foot was hurt,
St. Paul, Vas electionis, the chosen Vessel, did not only by precept, but by pattern teach us our duty in this, 2 Cor. 11. 29. Is any weak, and I am not weak? who is offended,
Saint Paul, Vas electionis, the chosen Vessel, did not only by precept, but by pattern teach us our duty in this, 2 Cor. 11. 29. Is any weak, and I am not weak? who is offended,
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for he appropriated all the mischief done to the Church, as done to himself, Acts 9. 4. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? So that if ye will not be followers of Paul, nor of the Saints;
for he appropriated all the mischief done to the Church, as done to himself, Acts 9. 4. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? So that if you will not be followers of Paul, nor of the Saints;
and other mens punishments, and chastisements by reason of them : for man suffers for his sins, Lam. 3. 39. If sin breaks our head, tears lend us a plaister to heal where sin hath wounded,
and other men's punishments, and chastisements by reason of them: for man suffers for his Sins, Lam. 3. 39. If since breaks our head, tears lend us a plaster to heal where since hath wounded,
her sins were many, and her tears did correspond to her sins, and therefore her Lord did forgive her all her sins, Luke 7. 47. What a sweet voice was it sounded in the Palsie mans ears? Mat. 9. 2. Be of good comfort, thy sins are forgiven thee.
her Sins were many, and her tears did correspond to her Sins, and Therefore her Lord did forgive her all her Sins, Lycia 7. 47. What a sweet voice was it sounded in the Palsy men ears? Mathew 9. 2. Be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are forgiven thee.
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as the Ark was carried to mount Ararat upon the waters, where it rested peaceably, Gen. 8. 4. This was the means which Peter used to make his atonement with his master,
as the Ark was carried to mount Ararat upon the waters, where it rested peaceably, Gen. 8. 4. This was the means which Peter used to make his atonement with his master,
and this course the Israelites took, when the Text tells us, that they poured out water before the Lord, that is, they wept abundantly for their sins, they were as free of their tears as of water, their heads were full of water,
and this course the Israelites took, when the Text tells us, that they poured out water before the Lord, that is, they wept abundantly for their Sins, they were as free of their tears as of water, their Heads were full of water,
yet upon their repenting tears, and crying mightily unto God, and turning from their evil waies, God repented of the evil that he had said that he would do unto them,
yet upon their repenting tears, and crying mightily unto God, and turning from their evil ways, God repented of the evil that he had said that he would do unto them,
and are joyned with prayer, then what can be denyed to such a melting soul? The Canaanitish woman, Mat. 15. 22. and the Father of him that was possessed with a dumb Devil, Mark 9. 24. did both by crying,
and Are joined with prayer, then what can be denied to such a melting soul? The Canaanitish woman, Mathew 15. 22. and the Father of him that was possessed with a dumb devil, Mark 9. 24. did both by crying,
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And I would God, as David speaks, that our hearts were such a Limbeck, evermore distilling so pure a Quintessence, drawn out from the weeds of our offences, by the fire of Contrition, that Heaven might mourn at the absence of so precious a water,
And I would God, as David speaks, that our hearts were such a Limbeck, evermore distilling so pure a Quintessence, drawn out from the weeds of our offences, by the fire of Contrition, that Heaven might mourn At the absence of so precious a water,
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shall the clay say to him that fashioneth, it, what makest thou? or shall man say to God, what dost thou? O peace, peace O murmuring soul, be whist, be silent,
shall the clay say to him that fashioneth, it, what Makest thou? or shall man say to God, what dost thou? Oh peace, peace Oh murmuring soul, be whist, be silent,
and therefore he wisheth that he had stood in his place, Would God I had died for thee, Absolom, my son, my son. 3ly. He had repenting tears, being assured that his own sinne, so well as his sons, hastened him to the grave. 4ly. He had whining, murmuring tears, as may be gathered by his excessive impatience, and immoderate weeping.
and Therefore he wishes that he had stood in his place, Would God I had died for thee, Absalom, my son, my son. 3ly. He had repenting tears, being assured that his own sin, so well as his Sons, hastened him to the grave. 4ly. He had whining, murmuring tears, as may be gathered by his excessive impatience, and immoderate weeping.
But if he were thy son, yet he was cast into a wretched mould, like one of those that the Apostle speaks of, 2 Tim. 3. 2, 3, 4, 5. A Lover of himself, proud, unthankful, disobedient to parent, without natural affection, intemperate, fierce, no lover at all of them which are good, a traitor, heady, high-minded, having a shew of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
But if he were thy son, yet he was cast into a wretched mould, like one of those that the Apostle speaks of, 2 Tim. 3. 2, 3, 4, 5. A Lover of himself, proud, unthankful, disobedient to parent, without natural affection, intemperate, fierce, no lover At all of them which Are good, a traitor, heady, High-minded, having a show of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
I, But saith David, love covereth a multitude of faults, for he was filius meus dilectus in quo mihi complacui, my beloved son in whom I was well pleased.
I, But Says David, love Covereth a multitude of Faults, for he was filius meus Beloved in quo mihi complacui, my Beloved son in whom I was well pleased.
and be more prodigal of thy love to him, than to Solomon, Adonijah, and the rest of thy children, better deserving? I but saith David, he was filius iste meus, the prettiest man that ever eye beheld, there was none in all Israel like him;
and be more prodigal of thy love to him, than to Solomon, Adonijah, and the rest of thy children, better deserving? I but Says David, he was filius iste meus, the prettiest man that ever eye beheld, there was none in all Israel like him;
his body was not so lovely as his soul was filthy, and therefore it was a wonder how good David should so much forget himself, (who was a man after Gods own heart,
his body was not so lovely as his soul was filthy, and Therefore it was a wonder how good David should so much forget himself, (who was a man After God's own heart,
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and knew what God affected most, Prov. 23. 26.) to be transported with love to the outward man, not regarding how leprous and diseased the inward man was.
and knew what God affected most, Curae 23. 26.) to be transported with love to the outward man, not regarding how leprous and diseased the inward man was.
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so he might have said of himself, Ego non sum ego, the which I may interpret by that which is said of the Prodigal in his ranting and ruffling fit and humour, he was not himself, Luk. 15. he was as blind as Bartimeus the Begger:
so he might have said of himself, Ego non sum ego, the which I may interpret by that which is said of the Prodigal in his ranting and ruffling fit and humour, he was not himself, Luk. 15. he was as blind as Bartimaeus the Beggar:
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but as for their second, they called him Habel, which signifies vanity, as if he were lightly esteemed of by them in competition to Cain: but whom they accepted, God rejected,
but as for their second, they called him Habel, which signifies vanity, as if he were lightly esteemed of by them in competition to Cain: but whom they accepted, God rejected,
and goodly proportion of body, and said, surely the Lords anointed is before him, v. 6. but how blind he was in judgement and affection, the Sequel sheweth.
and goodly proportion of body, and said, surely the lords anointed is before him, v. 6. but how blind he was in judgement and affection, the Sequel shows.
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Wert thou overcome with the lustre and splendor of his eyes, as Christ was wounded with one of the eyes of his Spouse, Cant. 4. 9? Alas, they are haughty,
Wertenberg thou overcome with the lustre and splendour of his eyes, as christ was wounded with one of the eyes of his Spouse, Cant 4. 9? Alas, they Are haughty,
and yet he quarrels with God for having pity on Niniveh, and shewing mercy to that City, Wherein were six score thousand persons, that could not discern between the right hand and the left.
and yet he quarrels with God for having pity on Nineveh, and showing mercy to that city, Wherein were six score thousand Persons, that could not discern between the right hand and the left.
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Jonah, What was thy Gourd to a great, stately, and eminent City? What was thy Gourd to the treasures in that City? What was thy Gourd to much cattel in that City? What was thy Gourd to the men, women and children in that City? truly but as a straw to the Gold in Ophir. Here then passion makes thee to break the bounds of reason.
Jonah, What was thy Gourd to a great, stately, and eminent city? What was thy Gourd to the treasures in that city? What was thy Gourd to much cattle in that city? What was thy Gourd to the men, women and children in that city? truly but as a straw to the Gold in Ophir. Here then passion makes thee to break the bounds of reason.
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and was in his eye, he falls out with his mother that conceived him, the midwife that helped to bring him into the world, the night, the light, the day, chap. 3. yea with God himself.
and was in his eye, he falls out with his mother that conceived him, the midwife that helped to bring him into the world, the night, the Light, the day, chap. 3. yea with God himself.
David that did face a Lion, killed a Bear, conquer the huge Giant, and overcame all his enemies, was overcome and drunken with passion for the losse of his Absalom.
David that did face a lion, killed a Bear, conquer the huge Giant, and overcame all his enemies, was overcome and drunken with passion for the loss of his Absalom.
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For what is man, that he should be mindfull of him, or the Son of man, that he should regard him? Psal. 8. 4. there is nothing in him, (if well canvassed) but repining and Rebellion against his Maker.
For what is man, that he should be mindful of him, or the Son of man, that he should regard him? Psalm 8. 4. there is nothing in him, (if well canvased) but repining and Rebellion against his Maker.
4ly, In all our afflictions, to follow God with our prayers to strengthen us with strength in our souls, Psal. 138. 3. that we may possesse our souls in patience, Luke 21. 19. speaking with Job 12. 0. What? shall we receive good from the hand of the Lord,
4ly, In all our afflictions, to follow God with our Prayers to strengthen us with strength in our Souls, Psalm 138. 3. that we may possess our Souls in patience, Lycia 21. 19. speaking with Job 12. 0. What? shall we receive good from the hand of the Lord,
As 'twas said of Christ, Acts 8. 33. Who can declare his generation? so I may speak in this kind, Who can declare his love to man? Let us take a survey of it afar of,
As 'twas said of christ, Acts 8. 33. Who can declare his generation? so I may speak in this kind, Who can declare his love to man? Let us take a survey of it afar of,
3ly, After his fall, he raiseth him again with the promised Messiah, Gen. 3. 15. which was a sure token of his love, to send the son of his love to pay his debt for him, by cancelling his Obligation, Col. 2. 14. 4ly, In Christ, to bind up his soul in the bundle of life:
3ly, After his fallen, he Raiseth him again with the promised Messiah, Gen. 3. 15. which was a sure token of his love, to send the son of his love to pay his debt for him, by cancelling his Obligation, Col. 2. 14. 4ly, In christ, to bind up his soul in the bundle of life:
So that now thou mayest speak, Why art thou so heavy O my soul, why art thou disquieted within me? Psal. 42. 5. Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world, John 1 29.
So that now thou Mayest speak, Why art thou so heavy Oh my soul, why art thou disquieted within me? Psalm 42. 5. Behold the Lamb of God, that Takes away the Sins of the world, John 1 29.
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as 1. In numbring of the hairs of his head, Matth. 10. 30. 2ly, In not suffering any of them toperish, Luke 21. 18. 3ly, In treasuring up our tears in a bottle, Psal, 56. 8. and in registring of them. 4ly, In wiping away all tears from all faces, Isa. 25. 8.
as 1. In numbering of the hairs of his head, Matthew 10. 30. 2ly, In not suffering any of them toperish, Lycia 21. 18. 3ly, In treasuring up our tears in a Bottle, Psalm, 56. 8. and in registering of them. 4ly, In wiping away all tears from all faces, Isaiah 25. 8.
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so the sighs of the afflicted ascend up to heaven, and come before God, and are so graciously accepted, that he sets a mark on such as mourn for the abominations of the times, Ezek. 19. 4. and their own miseries;
so the sighs of the afflicted ascend up to heaven, and come before God, and Are so graciously accepted, that he sets a mark on such as mourn for the abominations of the times, Ezekiel 19. 4. and their own misery's;
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Hear God himself pleading the case or cause between himself and Israel, The people were bent to rebellion against him, Hos. 11. 7. that is, set on mischief, not caring what they did,
Hear God himself pleading the case or cause between himself and Israel, The people were bent to rebellion against him, Hos. 11. 7. that is, Set on mischief, not caring what they did,
and seems to deliberate the matter in these words, vers. 8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee, Israel? How shall I make thee,
and seems to deliberate the matter in these words, vers. 8. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I deliver thee, Israel? How shall I make thee,
If the words be well scanned, what love of any father can come near the love of our heavenly Father? for how doth his heart mourn? how do his mercies over-look our iniquities? how are his bowels troubled? how are his repentingsrouled together? how doth he in the midst of wrath remember mercy? how doth he a•ter all his menacings and threatnings recall our frailties,
If the words be well scanned, what love of any father can come near the love of our heavenly Father? for how does his heart mourn? how do his Mercies overlook our iniquities? how Are his bowels troubled? how Are his repentingsrouled together? how does he in the midst of wrath Remember mercy? how does he a•ter all his menacings and threatenings Recall our frailties,
and his own blessed, glorious, and ever renowned attribute (the mercifull God) And so spare us? heu quam bonus est deus, quam vilis homo? O How good is God to Israel? and how unworthy,
and his own blessed, glorious, and ever renowned attribute (the merciful God) And so spare us? heu quam bonus est deus, quam vilis homo? Oh How good is God to Israel? and how unworthy,
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and unthankfull, and disobedient is Israel to this good God? and that we may the better blush and be ashamed of our selves and sinfull courses, let us look upon some branches of his Love, As,
and unthankful, and disobedient is Israel to this good God? and that we may the better blush and be ashamed of our selves and sinful courses, let us look upon Some branches of his Love, As,
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3ly, The unworthiness of the persons is aggravated by their loathsome condition, being à capite ad calcem, from the crown of the head to the soal of the foot, full of nothing but wounds and sores,
3ly, The unworthiness of the Persons is aggravated by their loathsome condition, being à capite ad calcem, from the crown of the head to the soal of the foot, full of nothing but wounds and sores,
and bond to bind us to love him, Who hath so loved us, as it is, 1 Joh. 4. 11. 4ly, If our condition had been loathsome by divine Providence, it had not been much to be wondered at, that he should love deformed creatures of his own making;
and bound to bind us to love him, Who hath so loved us, as it is, 1 John 4. 11. 4ly, If our condition had been loathsome by divine Providence, it had not been much to be wondered At, that he should love deformed creatures of his own making;
5ly, Or for a good man one may die, Rom. 5. 7. but for an open and professed, enemy who but David would die? Yet when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Rom. 5. 10. We conspired,
5ly, Or for a good man one may die, Rom. 5. 7. but for an open and professed, enemy who but David would die? Yet when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Rom. 5. 10. We conspired,
but it must be the blood of the Lamb of God must purifie our consciences from dead works, Heb. 9. 14. and when this Lamb must be slain to save us sinners, who can deny his love to be very great? The uses hereof are these,
but it must be the blood of the Lamb of God must purify our Consciences from dead works, Hebrew 9. 14. and when this Lamb must be slave to save us Sinners, who can deny his love to be very great? The uses hereof Are these,
Ʋse 1. The bountifulness, and loving-kindeness of our heavenly Father towards us, should lead us all unto repentance, Rom. 2. 4. What could he have done for his vineyard, that he hath not done unto it? Isa. 5. 4. he hath planted it with the best plants;
Ʋse 1. The bountifulness, and loving-kindeness of our heavenly Father towards us, should led us all unto Repentance, Rom. 2. 4. What could he have done for his vineyard, that he hath not done unto it? Isaiah 5. 4. he hath planted it with the best plants;
and in a word, blesseth us with the blessings of his right hand, and of his left, Prov. 3. 16. And now O man, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee? Surely nothing,
and in a word, Blesses us with the blessings of his right hand, and of his left, Curae 3. 16. And now Oh man, what does the Lord thy God require of thee? Surely nothing,
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and to walk with thy God, Mic. 6. 8. So that as the servants of Naaman spake unto him, 2 King• 5. 13. If the Prophet had commanded thee some great matter, would'st thou not have done it? how much rather then,
and to walk with thy God, Mic. 6. 8. So that as the Servants of Naaman spoke unto him, 2 King• 5. 13. If the Prophet had commanded thee Some great matter, Wouldst thou not have done it? how much rather then,
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It was the saying of the man of God to the good Shunamite, 2 King. 4. 13. Behold, thou hast had all this care for us, what shall we do now for thee? and of David, Psal. 116. 12. Quid retribuam domino? What shall I render unto the Lord,
It was the saying of the man of God to the good Shunamite, 2 King. 4. 13. Behold, thou hast had all this care for us, what shall we do now for thee? and of David, Psalm 116. 12. Quid retribuam domino? What shall I render unto the Lord,
for all his benefits? even so, let it be our meditation, what we shall do for God, that hath done such great things for us? For where much is given, much is looked for, saith Christ, Luk. 12. 48. Let us then with the Samaritan leper, chap. 17. 15. return and praise God,
for all his benefits? even so, let it be our meditation, what we shall do for God, that hath done such great things for us? For where much is given, much is looked for, Says christ, Luk. 12. 48. Let us then with the Samaritan leper, chap. 17. 15. return and praise God,
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and a servant his master : If he be then our Father, let us honour him: If our master, let us fear him, Mal. 1. 6. Ʋse 2. Here is comfort, and Balm of Gilead to heal all that are wounded with their sinnes;
and a servant his master: If he be then our Father, let us honour him: If our master, let us Fear him, Malachi 1. 6. Ʋse 2. Here is Comfort, and Balm of Gilead to heal all that Are wounded with their Sins;
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and only eye him as the fruit of his loins? and will not God cast all our sinnes into the bottom of the Sea, Mic. 7. 19. and not look upon us in our selves,
and only eye him as the fruit of his loins? and will not God cast all our Sins into the bottom of the Sea, Mic. 7. 19. and not look upon us in our selves,
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but in his Christ, in whom he is well pleased, Mat. 3. 17. and with us in him? Wherefore let us comfort one another in these words. 1 Thes. 4. 18. Ʋse 3. Is for instruction.
but in his christ, in whom he is well pleased, Mathew 3. 17. and with us in him? Wherefore let us Comfort one Another in these words. 1 Thebes 4. 18. Ʋse 3. Is for instruction.
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or trodden under foot? I read of the dumb Son of Cresus, seeing one ready to stab his Father, cries out, What villain, stab my Father? What wilt thon murther my Father? Even so,
or trodden under foot? I read of the dumb Son of Croesus, seeing one ready to stab his Father, cries out, What villain, stab my Father? What wilt thon murder my Father? Even so,
like Moses, and Phinehas, who will spare neither head nor tail in the Lords quarrel. 2ly. This may teach all parents, after the pattern of David, to be like minded, and tender-hearted towards their Children.
like Moses, and Phinehas, who will spare neither head nor tail in the lords quarrel. 2ly. This may teach all Parents, After the pattern of David, to be like minded, and tender-hearted towards their Children.
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And if thou wilt not forgive them there trespasses, neither will thy Heavenly Father forgive thee thy trespasses, Mat. 6. 15. Ʋse 4. Is for reproof unto those that wax wanton under mercies:
And if thou wilt not forgive them there Trespasses, neither will thy Heavenly Father forgive thee thy Trespasses, Mathew 6. 15. Ʋse 4. Is for reproof unto those that wax wanton under Mercies:
And this is too many of our cases : but as Moses to the people, vers. 6. Do ye thus requite the Lord? surely, insteed of favour, ye shall have frowns,
And this is too many of our cases: but as Moses to the people, vers. 6. Do you thus requite the Lord? surely, instead of favour, you shall have frowns,
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1. By the Charge he gave the Captains in chief, and the Souldiers under their command, to intreat the young man gently for his sake, verse 5. When Absalom was plotting and devising mischief in his bed,
1. By the Charge he gave the Captains in chief, and the Soldiers under their command, to entreat the young man gently for his sake, verse 5. When Absalom was plotting and devising mischief in his Bed,
but the first question is about his Absalom, his tongue betraying his heart, that as Joab tells him, chap. 19. 6. that he was dearer to him than all the rest.
but the First question is about his Absalom, his tongue betraying his heart, that as Joab tells him, chap. 19. 6. that he was Dearer to him than all the rest.
3ly, By his immoderate weeping and inundation of tears he shed for his son; Lachrymae non habent modum, weeping keeps no mean, where tears make the musick.
3ly, By his immoderate weeping and inundation of tears he shed for his son; Lachrymae non habent modum, weeping keeps no mean, where tears make the music.
2ly, Another eminent signal of the tenderness of his love to his son is taken from the person for whom he would have died, expressed with an Emphasis, thee, thee Absalom.
2ly, another eminent signal of the tenderness of his love to his son is taken from the person for whom he would have died, expressed with an Emphasis, thee, thee Absalom.
Absalom may be afraid to die, because the wages of his wickedness are alwayes ready to be paid him, which is eternal death of body and soul for ever, Rom. 6. 23. When good David shall willingly resign up his soul into the hands of his Creator : for he knows his end will be peace, Psal. 37. 37. Oecolampadius being ready to depart,
Absalom may be afraid to die, Because the wages of his wickedness Are always ready to be paid him, which is Eternal death of body and soul for ever, Rom. 6. 23. When good David shall willingly resign up his soul into the hands of his Creator: for he knows his end will be peace, Psalm 37. 37. Oecolampadius being ready to depart,
for Christ hath pulled out the sting thereof, that he may tryumphantly singwith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56, 57. O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin:
for christ hath pulled out the sting thereof, that he may triumphantly singwith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56, 57. Oh death where is thy sting, Oh grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is since:
Reas. 1. Because it is an end of their sorrows, and the beginning and entrance into the joy of their Lord, Matth. 25. 23. It is the Exodus of their miseries, and Genesis of their comforts:
Reas. 1. Because it is an end of their sorrows, and the beginning and Entrance into the joy of their Lord, Matthew 25. 23. It is the Exodus of their misery's, and Genesis of their comforts:
It is as a Bridge over which they must passe into life (as the Israelites must go thorow the red Sea) before they can get into Canaan, a Land flowing with milk and hony, and all good things;
It is as a Bridge over which they must pass into life (as the Israelites must go thorough the read Sea) before they can get into Canaan, a Land flowing with milk and honey, and all good things;
Reas. 2. Because they are a people ready prepared for the Lord, Luk. 1. 17. they are not fool-hardy like others, who put far away from them the evil dayes, that they may boldly approach unto the seat of iniquity, Amos 6. 3. but they are still thinking of death,
Reas. 2. Because they Are a people ready prepared for the Lord, Luk. 1. 17. they Are not foolhardy like Others, who put Far away from them the evil days, that they may boldly approach unto the seat of iniquity, Amos 6. 3. but they Are still thinking of death,
or the dawning of the day, they may enter into the rest remaines for the people of God, Heb. 4. 9. Reas. 3 Because they have Jachin and Boaz, faith, and a good conscience, to support them from sinking under the pains of death.
or the dawning of the day, they may enter into the rest remains for the people of God, Hebrew 4. 9. Reas. 3 Because they have Jachin and Boaz, faith, and a good conscience, to support them from sinking under the pains of death.
And this made the thief on the Crosse to die joyfully, believing Christs words, that he should that day be with him in Paradise, Luk. 23. 43. this made St. Steven to laugh in death, beholding the heavens opened,
And this made the thief on the Cross to die joyfully, believing Christ words, that he should that day be with him in Paradise, Luk. 23. 43. this made Saint Steven to laugh in death, beholding the heavens opened,
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and Christ standing at the right hand of the Father, ready to receive his spirit, Acts 7. 55, 56. and this made David so willing to die for Absalom, because he believed that his sinnes were covered, Psal. 32. 1.
and christ standing At the right hand of the Father, ready to receive his Spirit, Acts 7. 55, 56. and this made David so willing to die for Absalom, Because he believed that his Sins were covered, Psalm 32. 1.
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when the other grumbles, and murmurs, and repines at every thing contraries their humours. This was Davids case, and was his failing, as the best want not theirs.
when the other grumbles, and murmurs, and repines At every thing contraries their humours. This was Davids case, and was his failing, as the best want not theirs.
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for his heart is fixed, and he believeth in the Lord, Psal. 112. 7. when the wicked, trepidant ad arundinis umbram, tremble at the shaking of a leaf, and flee when none pursueth;
for his heart is fixed, and he Believeth in the Lord, Psalm 112. 7. when the wicked, trepidant ad arundinis umbram, tremble At the shaking of a leaf, and flee when none pursueth;
like the unjust Steward, Luk. 16. 2. they roar, and howl, and crie, like the hog, which thinks he is never taken but to have his throat cut : when the upright and just look up,
like the unjust Steward, Luk. 16. 2. they roar, and howl, and cry, like the hog, which thinks he is never taken but to have his throat Cut: when the upright and just look up,
and lift up their heads with joy, and comfort, for their redemption draweth near, Luke 21. 28. When the wicked call to the mountaines to fall upon them,
and lift up their Heads with joy, and Comfort, for their redemption draws near, Lycia 21. 28. When the wicked call to the Mountains to fallen upon them,
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And so thus much of the first person, spoken of in the text, David: with his passion, and compassion. 2ly. The next person is Absalom. And in him let us consider, 1. His Name. 2ly. His Person. 3ly. His Life. 4ly. His Death. Of these in order.
And so thus much of the First person, spoken of in the text, David: with his passion, and compassion. 2ly. The next person is Absalom. And in him let us Consider, 1. His Name. 2ly. His Person. 3ly. His Life. 4ly. His Death. Of these in order.
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His garment was made of Linsey-woolsey, which was forbidden in the old Law, Deut. 22. 11. by woollen is signified, simplicity: by linnen, subtilty:
His garment was made of linsey-woolsey, which was forbidden in the old Law, Deuteronomy 22. 11. by woollen is signified, simplicity: by linen, subtlety:
nor all good men, that look demurely, and speak fairly and religiously, able to deceive (if it were possible) the very elect, as Christ speaks, Mark. 13. 22. and therefore our Saviours counsell is, John 7. 24. Not to judge according to the outward appearance.
nor all good men, that look demurely, and speak fairly and religiously, able to deceive (if it were possible) the very elect, as christ speaks, Mark. 13. 22. and Therefore our Saviors counsel is, John 7. 24. Not to judge according to the outward appearance.
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and thus his fair face was daubed, and soiled with many a black spot; His whole life was tainted with innumerable blemishes, one drawing on another. As to instance in some. 1. He was a murtherer;
and thus his fair face was daubed, and soiled with many a black spot; His Whole life was tainted with innumerable blemishes, one drawing on Another. As to instance in Some. 1. He was a murderer;
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but we may conclude, that is the worst bird in the nest that picketh out his brothers eyes, and sucks his blood. 2ly. In that he masked his foul intention, with the veil of love and kindeness.
but we may conclude, that is the worst bird in the nest that picketh out his Brother's eyes, and sucks his blood. 2ly. In that he masked his foul intention, with the veil of love and kindness.
1. Of popular applause, 2 Sam. 15. 4. O that I were made judge in the land, that every man that hath any controversie, might come to me, that I might do him justice.
1. Of popular applause, 2 Sam. 15. 4. Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man that hath any controversy, might come to me, that I might do him Justice.
O brave Mountebank, that sets forth golden wares, and promiseth mountaines, but hides the poison, (as the Fisherman doth his deadly hook under a fair bait) which he intended to give them when he had accomplished his design. 2ly.
Oh brave Mountebank, that sets forth golden wares, and promises Mountains, but hides the poison, (as the Fisherman does his deadly hook under a fair bait) which he intended to give them when he had accomplished his Design. 2ly.
and to drive on his self-ends, for he transporteth himself into an Angel of light, 2 Cor. 11. 14. and this must needs help to make up the measure of his wickednesse,
and to drive on his self-ends, for he transporteth himself into an Angel of Light, 2 Cor. 11. 14. and this must needs help to make up the measure of his wickedness,
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His sin is the greater, because by his example he hath taught others to look up to heaven, to smite upon their breasts, to pray long prayers, to preach, to use Scripture-Sentences,
His since is the greater, Because by his Exampl he hath taught Others to look up to heaven, to smite upon their breasts, to pray long Prayers, to preach, to use Scripture sentences,
If Ahab cannot get Naboths vineyard by fair play, he will have it by foul, he will proclaim a Fast, 1 Kings 21. 9. and two sons of Belial shall be hired to bear false witnesse against him,
If Ahab cannot get Naboth's vineyard by fair play, he will have it by foul, he will proclaim a Fast, 1 Kings 21. 9. and two Sons of Belial shall be hired to bear false witness against him,
and he shall be stoned, and then he will be merry, and take possession, v 16. If Absalom can no other way supplant his Father, he insooth hath a Vow to pay unto the Lord in Hebron, and there he will take advantage of the place to mutinie and rebell,
and he shall be stoned, and then he will be merry, and take possession, v 16. If Absalom can no other Way supplant his Father, he insooth hath a Voelli to pay unto the Lord in Hebron, and there he will take advantage of the place to mutiny and rebel,
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but my prayer for them shall be, that their end may be like Absaloms, and as Cushi said in the context, So let all the enemies of the Lord my King perish. 4ly, He was a traytor,
but my prayer for them shall be, that their end may be like Absaloms, and as Cushi said in the context, So let all the enemies of the Lord my King perish. 4ly, He was a traitor,
like many of our Zelots, who were at first blindly led, but when they had wel smarted for their folly, cried (peccavimus) with the Prodigal, they were misinformed,
like many of our Zealots, who were At First blindly led, but when they had well smarted for their folly, cried (peccavimus) with the Prodigal, they were misinformed,
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and therefore be it never so foul, I will thorow it, and as Caesar said, Vel inveniam, vel faciam, I will hack and hew it out with my sword : and so having gathered together all the men of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and made him self strong for the battel, he prepares to divide the spoil. Oh unparalleld traytor; for
and Therefore be it never so foul, I will thorough it, and as Caesar said, Vel inveniam, vel faciam, I will hack and hew it out with my sword: and so having gathered together all the men of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and made him self strong for the battle, he prepares to divide the spoil. O unparalleled traitor; for
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And right dear and precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints, Psal. 116. 15. 2ly, His Prophet, who was as the apple of Gods eye, very tender to him, Zech. 2. 8. and concerning whom he hath given so strict a chatge, Psal. 105. 15 Touch not mine anointed, nor do my Prophets no harm.
And right dear and precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of his Saints, Psalm 116. 15. 2ly, His Prophet, who was as the apple of God's eye, very tender to him, Zechariah 2. 8. and Concerning whom he hath given so strict a chatge, Psalm 105. 15 Touch not mine anointed, nor do my prophets no harm.
3ly, That he was anointed his King, a King of Gods own pointing out, 1 Sam. 16. 12. a King after Gods own heart, 1 Sam. 13. 14, A typical King of Christ;
3ly, That he was anointed his King, a King of God's own pointing out, 1 Sam. 16. 12. a King After God's own heart, 1 Sam. 13. 14, A typical King of christ;
Even so, if the Devil can but beg a helve for a hatchet, or make a breach in mans heart to get in his little finger, he will strain hard to make room for his head,
Even so, if the devil can but beg a helve for a hatchet, or make a breach in men heart to get in his little finger, he will strain hard to make room for his head,
for he was sick of his father, and nothing could cure him, but his removal out of his eye, that he might sit at Helm, an steer the ship; from whence we learn,
for he was sick of his father, and nothing could cure him, but his removal out of his eye, that he might fit At Helm, an steer the ship; from whence we Learn,
Obs. That when Kings, Princes, Governors and Magistrates shall suffer sin to go unpunished in others, God will make them so spared, instruments to punish them.
Obs. That when Kings, Princes, Governors and Magistrates shall suffer since to go unpunished in Others, God will make them so spared, Instruments to Punish them.
David permitting Absalom to run on in sin, out of one sin into another, not executing the Law or justice upon him, God makes him, (as the Canaanite to the Israelite) Num. 33. 55. A prick in his eye,
David permitting Absalom to run on in since, out of one since into Another, not executing the Law or Justice upon him, God makes him, (as the Canaanite to the Israelite) Num. 33. 55. A prick in his eye,
and so hear him roaring and howling forth this sad lamentation and Dittie for him, O Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O Absalom my son, my son.
and so hear him roaring and howling forth this sad lamentation and Ditty for him, Oh Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, Oh Absalom my son, my son.
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And so I passe to the last point, 4ly, Which is Absaloms death. The two Generals, Absalom and Joab joyned Battel to dispute the Controversie about the Crown,
And so I pass to the last point, 4ly, Which is Absaloms death. The two Generals, Absalom and Joab joined Battle to dispute the Controversy about the Crown,
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and yet as bad as he was, David the King wept for him, saying, O Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my sonne, my son.
and yet as bad as he was, David the King wept for him, saying, Oh Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, Oh Absalom, my son, my son.
How well then doth this Text match the occasion of this our meeting together at this time? which is to give thanks unto God for the discovery of Sundercombs desperate Treason, against Oliver Lord Protector.
How well then does this Text match the occasion of this our meeting together At this time? which is to give thanks unto God for the discovery of Sundercombs desperate Treason, against Oliver Lord Protector.
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Then Athaliah rent her cloaths, and cried, Treason, treason. Herein let us consider these two general branches. 1. Athaliahs action; Then Athaliah rent her cloaths. 2ly. Athaliahs passiion; And cried, Treason, treason.
Then Athaliah rend her clothes, and cried, Treason, treason. Herein let us Consider these two general branches. 1. Athaliahs actium; Then Athaliah rend her clothes. 2ly. Athaliahs passiion; And cried, Treason, treason.
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she rent her cloaths. Ah Athaliah, this was a more suitable occasion for thee to follow, the Prophets instruction, Joel 2. 13. in rending thy heart, and not thy garments:
she rend her clothes. Ah Athaliah, this was a more suitable occasion for thee to follow, the prophets instruction, Joel 2. 13. in rending thy heart, and not thy garments:
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And if she can make man the subject of her wrath no longer, her cloaths shall feel it, and speak her minde. She rent her cloaths. 2ly. The time of her rageing, and mad, wilde action, implyed in the first word, then. Then she rent her cloaths.
And if she can make man the Subject of her wrath no longer, her clothes shall feel it, and speak her mind. She rend her clothes. 2ly. The time of her raging, and mad, wild actium, employed in the First word, then. Then she rend her clothes.
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She had committed Treason in murthering the Kings Seed, and that lieth not nigh her heart : but when she seeth her full sea ebbing, her sun setting, her bright day drawn to an end,
She had committed Treason in murdering the Kings Seed, and that lies not High her heart: but when she sees her full sea ebbing, her sun setting, her bright day drawn to an end,
Herein let us for the better discovery and opening the Text consider these four particulars. 1. What Athaliah signifies. 2ly, Who Athaliah was, 3ly, What her Treason was;
Herein let us for the better discovery and opening the Text Consider these four particulars. 1. What Athaliah signifies. 2ly, Who Athaliah was, 3ly, What her Treason was;
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When the ungodly destroy Gods Law, and bring it into utter contempt, then saith David in this sense, Psal. 119. 126. It is time for thee Lord to work, that is, to send help, either by converting or confounding the enemies thereof : as God converted Saul, but confounded Herod. When the wickednesse of the Amorites is full, Gen. 15. 16. and the corn ripe for the harvest,
When the ungodly destroy God's Law, and bring it into utter contempt, then Says David in this sense, Psalm 119. 126. It is time for thee Lord to work, that is, to send help, either by converting or confounding the enemies thereof: as God converted Saul, but confounded Herod. When the wickedness of the amorites is full, Gen. 15. 16. and the corn ripe for the harvest,
When Eteocles and Polynices his brother were contending for their Fathers kingdom with naked swords in their hands, ready to sheath in each others bowels,
When Eteocles and Polynices his brother were contending for their Father's Kingdom with naked swords in their hands, ready to sheath in each Others bowels,
What my sons, the sons of my womb, the sons of my desires, as Bath-sheba the Mother of Solomon said to him, Prov. 31. 1. rather than let my eyes be spectators of your selves weltring in your bloud, in me convertite ferrum, put up your weapons into the womb that did conceive and bear you.
What my Sons, the Sons of my womb, the Sons of my Desires, as Bathsheba the Mother of Solomon said to him, Curae 31. 1. rather than let my eyes be spectators of your selves weltering in your blood, in me convertite ferrum, put up your weapons into the womb that did conceive and bear you.
But saith Eteocles to her, Pro regno velim patriam, penates, conjugem flammis dare: Imperia precio quolibet constant bene, To gain a kingdom, I would set Country, Houshold-gods, wife,
But Says Eteocles to her, Pro regno velim Patriam, penates, conjugem flammis Dare: Imperia precio quolibet constant bene, To gain a Kingdom, I would Set Country, Household-gods, wife,
Absalom to step into his Fathers throne, quid non audet? what will he not? what dares he not to do? And it was the speech of one in later times, who having by perjury, dissimulation, and treachery, mounted himself aloft;
Absalom to step into his Father's throne, quid non audet? what will he not? what dares he not to do? And it was the speech of one in later times, who having by perjury, dissimulation, and treachery, mounted himself aloft;
Athaliahs Treason was Monstrum, horrendum, ingens, so heinous, so detestable, so abominable, that heaven could not but mourn over it, the earth tremble at it,
Athaliahs Treason was Monstrum, horrendum, ingens, so heinous, so detestable, so abominable, that heaven could not but mourn over it, the earth tremble At it,
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for when she saw that her son was dead, she arose, and destroyed all the Kings seed, verse 1. that is, all those that were of the house of Judah (but one called Joash) whom Jehosheba stole away,
for when she saw that her son was dead, she arose, and destroyed all the Kings seed, verse 1. that is, all those that were of the house of Judah (but one called Joash) whom Jehosheba stole away,
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and nursed up privately, verse 2. Alas, What harm had these harmlesse Lambs done? What misbehaviour did she see in their unspotted lives, that death must presently remove them out of her sight? It was Hecuba's speech, Thesei oultus, amo illos priores, quos tulit quondam juvenis, that she was in love with the youthfull fresh face of Theseus, which seemed lovely as the morning,
and nursed up privately, verse 2. Alas, What harm had these harmless Lambs done? What misbehaviour did she see in their unspotted lives, that death must presently remove them out of her sighed? It was Hecuba's speech, Thesei oultus, Amo Illos priores, quos tulit quondam Juvenis, that she was in love with the youthful fresh face of Theseus, which seemed lovely as the morning,
and whose cheeks were comely, Cant. 1. 18 and why should not these Athaliah, give a check mate to the violent torrent of thy swelling, envenomed rage against them? Athaliah, look upon the Royal blood streams in their veins. Athaliah, look upon their innocency.
and whose cheeks were comely, Cant 1. 18 and why should not these Athaliah, give a check mate to the violent torrent of thy swelling, envenomed rage against them? Athaliah, look upon the Royal blood streams in their Veins. Athaliah, look upon their innocency.
Athaliah, look upon their sweet and amiable countenances, and if Nihil horum •ra vul•usque movebunt, none of these can move thee to pity them, to spare them, to have compassion on them,
Athaliah, look upon their sweet and amiable countenances, and if Nihil horum •ra vul•usque movebunt, none of these can move thee to pity them, to spare them, to have compassion on them,
Athaliah, remember that for blood, and such grand wickednesse, the Land mourns, Jer. 12. 4. Athaliah, remember that a house cannot be established by iniquity, Prov. 14. 11. Athaliah, remember what a terrible wo is denounced against those that build a Town with blood,
Athaliah, Remember that for blood, and such grand wickedness, the Land mourns, Jer. 12. 4. Athaliah, Remember that a house cannot be established by iniquity, Curae 14. 11. Athaliah, Remember what a terrible woe is denounced against those that built a Town with blood,
and erect a City by iniquity, Hab. 2. 12. Athaliah, remember the Saints cry day and night unto the Lord, to judge and avenge their blood, Rev. 6. 10. and then if thou be not more savage than the Bear robbed of her whelps,
and erect a city by iniquity, Hab. 2. 12. Athaliah, Remember the Saints cry day and night unto the Lord, to judge and avenge their blood, Rev. 6. 10. and then if thou be not more savage than the Bear robbed of her whelps,
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And now she conjectures, the Crown is nailed fast to her head : She thinks that her house is builded upon a rock that will not deceive her : She supposed like Babylon, Isa. 47. 7. That she shall be a Queen for ever,
And now she Conjectures, the Crown is nailed fast to her head: She thinks that her house is built upon a rock that will not deceive her: She supposed like Babylon, Isaiah 47. 7. That she shall be a Queen for ever,
and so she ruffles it, and vaunts it, like Nebuchadnezzar over his Babel, Dan. 4 27. and glorifies her self six years together, not fearing or feeling any storm to disquiet her : She sings a Lullaby to her soul, with the rich man, Luke 12. 19. Soul take thine ease, eat, drink and be merry:
and so she ruffles it, and vaunts it, like Nebuchadnezzar over his Babel, Dan. 4 27. and Glorifies her self six Years together, not fearing or feeling any storm to disquiet her: She sings a Lullaby to her soul, with the rich man, Lycia 12. 19. Soul take thine ease, eat, drink and be merry:
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and the Lord bringeth a Vine as it were out of Egypt, and raiseth up an Infant out of the dust to dethrone her, by name, Joash, by birth of the line of Judah, as he had promised David, That he should not want a man to sit upon his Throne after him, Jer. 33. 17. And all this he bringeth to passe by weak means, (as when men are lowest,
and the Lord brings a Vine as it were out of Egypt, and Raiseth up an Infant out of the dust to dethrone her, by name, Joash, by birth of the line of Judah, as he had promised David, That he should not want a man to fit upon his Throne After him, Jer. 33. 17. And all this he brings to pass by weak means, (as when men Are lowest,
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even by Jehoiada chief Priest, who anoints him, proclaims him King, and the people with acclamations of joy, shout, lift up their voices like trumpets,
even by Jehoiada chief Priest, who anoints him, proclaims him King, and the people with acclamations of joy, shout, lift up their voices like trumpets,
Thus her stiff mountain is shaken, that she may speak with David, Psal. 30 6, 7. In my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved, I having made my mountain so strong:
Thus her stiff mountain is shaken, that she may speak with David, Psalm 30 6, 7. In my Prosperity I said, I shall never be moved, I having made my mountain so strong:
Thus the scale is tu•ned, and Athaliah so nettled at the noise, and clamours ecchoed into her ears, that she must hasten to see what news was stirring abroad, verse 13. but her eye no sooner gave the relation thereof,
Thus the scale is tu•ned, and Athaliah so nettled At the noise, and clamours echoed into her ears, that she must hasten to see what news was stirring abroad, verse 13. but her eye no sooner gave the Relation thereof,
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like Pauls, and her tongue vent• forth her grief, bellowing forth Treason, Treason. How now Athaliah, is it Treason for Joash to resume his Birthright? How now Athaliah, is it become Treason for the heir to use means to sit in his own Throne? How now Athaliah, shall the greatest Traytor complain of Treason? if Treason (as indeed thou callest the omnipotent Justice it self) be so hatefull to thee now,
like Paul's, and her tongue vent• forth her grief, bellowing forth Treason, Treason. How now Athaliah, is it Treason for Joash to resume his Birthright? How now Athaliah, is it become Treason for the heir to use means to fit in his own Throne? How now Athaliah, shall the greatest Traitor complain of Treason? if Treason (as indeed thou Callest the omnipotent justice it self) be so hateful to thee now,
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our eyes have read of and seen such changes in our time, and pluris est oculatus testis unus, quam auriti decem, what our eyes have been spectators of, carries more certain credit with us many degrees,
our eyes have read of and seen such changes in our time, and Pluris est Oculatus testis Unus, quam auriti Decem, what our eyes have been spectators of, carries more certain credit with us many Degrees,
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Let others sail in the middest of the swelling Ocean, and climb high, yet my desire shall be to go by the shore side : For a little that a righteous man hath, is better than the Revenues of the wicked, although they be large,
Let Others sail in the midst of the swelling Ocean, and climb high, yet my desire shall be to go by the shore side: For a little that a righteous man hath, is better than the Revenues of the wicked, although they be large,
but how easily and suddenly doth the Lord defeat the counsel of Ahithophel? How quickly doth the Lord break her arm of flesh? and how instantly doth the Lord turn all her wisdome into foolishness? as it is written, 1 Cor. 1. 19. I will destroy the wisdome of the wise,
but how Easily and suddenly does the Lord defeat the counsel of Ahithophel? How quickly does the Lord break her arm of Flesh? and how instantly does the Lord turn all her Wisdom into foolishness? as it is written, 1 Cor. 1. 19. I will destroy the Wisdom of the wise,
Athaliah steered the Ship, governed the Kingdome, sate fast in the saddle six years together, that men began to think it impossible for her Chariot-wheels to be overturned and overthrown:
Athaliah steered the Ship, governed the Kingdom, sat fast in the saddle six Years together, that men began to think it impossible for her Chariot wheels to be overturned and overthrown:
but then when she and others least dreamed of such a change, God makes himself known in Iudah, and his works in Israel, Psal. 76. 1. and casts her out of the Throne,
but then when she and Others least dreamed of such a change, God makes himself known in Iudah, and his works in Israel, Psalm 76. 1. and Cast her out of the Throne,
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like unto the Moon, waxing and waining, like unto the Journall of the Israelites, sometimes sweet, sometimes marah. If there be joy in the morning, there is sorrow in the Evening.
like unto the Moon, waxing and waining, like unto the journal of the Israelites, sometime sweet, sometime marah. If there be joy in the morning, there is sorrow in the Evening.
If Athaliah now pricks and trims up her self, and smiles and laughs, by and by she is at her wits end, crying out, Treason, Treason, and herein is that fulfilled in her, which Christ spake, Luke 6. 5. Wo he to you that now laugh;
If Athaliah now pricks and trims up her self, and smiles and laughs, by and by she is At her wits end, crying out, Treason, Treason, and herein is that fulfilled in her, which christ spoke, Lycia 6. 5. Woe he to you that now laugh;
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or they will leave us, and saith Solomon, Prov. 23. 5. Wilt thou cast thine eyes upon it which is nothing? for they take their wings like an Eagle and flie away.
or they will leave us, and Says Solomon, Curae 23. 5. Wilt thou cast thine eyes upon it which is nothing? for they take their wings like an Eagl and fly away.
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and thought like Babylon, that he was, and none else lik• him, but the next news we hear of him is, Job 14. 10. Ʋbi est? Where is he? for he is eaten up of worms, Acts 12 23. Haman was frolicking at Queen Esthers Banquet at Noon,
and Thought like Babylon, that he was, and none Else lik• him, but the next news we hear of him is, Job 14. 10. Ʋbi est? Where is he? for he is eaten up of worms, Acts 12 23. Haman was frolicking At Queen Esthers Banquet At Noon,
but hanging on the Gallows befo•e night, Esth•r 7. 10. Great Frederick the Emperor, was at last brought so low, that he became an humble suter to his servants for a singing mans place in the same Cathedral Church which he had builded, and yet went without it.
but hanging on the Gallows befo•e night, Esth•r 7. 10. Great Frederick the Emperor, was At last brought so low, that he became an humble suitor to his Servants for a singing men place in the same Cathedral Church which he had built, and yet went without it.
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Nero one while plaid the Devil, 1. In causing Rome to be fired. 2ly, Playing upon the harp all the time it was burning. 3ly, Singing the destruction of Troy over it. 4ly, Persecuting the Saints. 5ly, Tyrannising over his own Subjects. 6ly, Slaying his own mother Agrippina, causing her to be ripped up that he might see the womb wherein he was conceived;
Nero one while played the devil, 1. In causing Room to be fired. 2ly, Playing upon the harp all the time it was burning. 3ly, Singing the destruction of Troy over it. 4ly, Persecuting the Saints. 5ly, Tyrannising over his own Subject's. 6ly, Slaying his own mother Agrippina, causing her to be ripped up that he might see the womb wherein he was conceived;
That famous Captain Bellizarius, who so successively prevailed in all his Battels, at last he had his eyes put out like Sampson, and he was seen begging by the high way side, in this Language, Date unum obulum Bellizario, give a half penny for Gods sake to poor Bellizarius. Thus we see what pitifull moveables earthly things are, constant in nothing but inconstancy.
That famous Captain Belisarius, who so successively prevailed in all his Battles, At last he had his eyes put out like Sampson, and he was seen begging by the high Way side, in this Language, Date Unum obulum Bellizario, give a half penny for God's sake to poor Belisarius. Thus we see what pitiful movables earthly things Are, constant in nothing but inconstancy.
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If thou lookest for mighty Nimrod the great hunter before the Lord, Gen. 10. 9. If thou lookest for persecuting, painting Jezabel, thou shalt find nothing but her skull and feet,
If thou Lookest for mighty Nimrod the great hunter before the Lord, Gen. 10. 9. If thou Lookest for persecuting, painting Jezebel, thou shalt find nothing but her skull and feet,
and palms of her hands, 2 Kings 9. 35. and if thou lookest for K•ng-killing Athaliah, she is vanished like a vapour, which appeareth but for a little time, James 4. 14. and so I end this point in the words of David, Psal. 146. 3. Put not your trust in Princes, nor the Son of man; for they cannot help:
and palms of her hands, 2 Kings 9. 35. and if thou Lookest for K•ng-killing Athaliah, she is vanished like a vapour, which appears but for a little time, James 4. 14. and so I end this point in the words of David, Psalm 146. 3. Put not your trust in Princes, nor the Son of man; for they cannot help:
2ly, In atchieving the true honour, and such treasures as fail not, reserved in the heaven for you, Luke 12. 33. It was the Ʋltimum Vale, farewel Speech, that Cardinal Wolsey gave unto the world in Henry the eighths dayes, being to suffer death,
2ly, In achieving the true honour, and such treasures as fail not, reserved in the heaven for you, Lycia 12. 33. It was the Ʋltimum Vale, farewell Speech, that Cardinal wolsey gave unto the world in Henry the eighths days, being to suffer death,
then the Lord will gather thee up, Psal. 27. 10. When the wicked shall not be suffered to dwell in the Land, the righteous shall never be removed, Prov. 10. 30. When the Crown of pride shall be pulled from the head of the ungodly,
then the Lord will gather thee up, Psalm 27. 10. When the wicked shall not be suffered to dwell in the Land, the righteous shall never be removed, Curae 10. 30. When the Crown of pride shall be pulled from the head of the ungodly,
she kicked against the pricks, and strived against the stream, Acts 9. 5. she leaned on a brok•n staff, she rejected the counsel of God ag•inst herself,
she Kicked against the pricks, and strived against the stream, Acts 9. 5. she leaned on a brok•n staff, she rejected the counsel of God ag•inst herself,
3ly, Seeing there is no constancy and stability to be found in earthly things, Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall, 1 Cor. 10. 12. Ye have heard what God did to Pharaoh, Herod, Nebuchadnezzar, Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, for their Rebellion;
3ly, Seeing there is no constancy and stability to be found in earthly things, Let him that Thinketh he Stands, take heed lest he fallen, 1 Cor. 10. 12. You have herd what God did to Pharaoh, Herod, Nebuchadnezzar, Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, for their Rebellion;
Now saith the Apostle, All these things came upon them for ensamples, and to admonish us to provide against our changes shall come, as Ioseph did against a dearth.
Now Says the Apostle, All these things Come upon them for ensamples, and to admonish us to provide against our changes shall come, as Ioseph did against a dearth.
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for fore-warned, fore-armed to bear it, Praemonius, praemunitus. What made Iob a conqueror over all his sorrows, that pressed upon him like armed men, Prov. 6. 11. but his wife forecast of the brittle condition of all sublunaries? so are his words, chap 3. 25. The thing I feared is come upon me,
for forewarned, Forearmed to bear it, Praemonius, Praemunitus. What made Job a conqueror over all his sorrows, that pressed upon him like armed men, Curae 6. 11. but his wife forecast of the brittle condition of all Sublunaries? so Are his words, chap 3. 25. The thing I feared is come upon me,
forsaking of his friends, scorn of his servants, derision of his enemies, losse of his children, had according to Christs Prophesie come upon him as a snare, that is suddenly and unlooked for, Luke 21. 35. they could not but have brake his heart:
forsaking of his Friends, scorn of his Servants, derision of his enemies, loss of his children, had according to Christ Prophesy come upon him as a snare, that is suddenly and unlooked for, Lycia 21. 35. they could not but have brake his heart:
Even so speak I in this kind, Oh that men were wise, then they would understand this, they would consider that riches have their end, pleasures their end, Kingdoms their end, honours their end,
Even so speak I in this kind, O that men were wise, then they would understand this, they would Consider that riches have their end, pleasures their end, Kingdoms their end, honours their end,
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and man himself his end, and so not labour for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which hath no end, enduring unto everlasting life, Iohn 8. 27.
and man himself his end, and so not labour for the meat which Perishes, but for that meat which hath no end, enduring unto everlasting life, John 8. 27.
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as Solomon spake of his outward felicity, Eccles. 2. 4. &c. yet as Haman said to his wife Zeresh, and his friends about him, shewing them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, and how the King had promoted him above all:
as Solomon spoke of his outward felicity, Eccles. 2. 4. etc. yet as Haman said to his wife Zeresh, and his Friends about him, showing them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, and how the King had promoted him above all:
What do all these things avail me, so long as I see Mordecai the Iew sitting at the Kings gate, not bowing his knee unto me? Even so, What do all these things before mentioned avail Athaliah, seeing her soul shall go to hell? she made but a sorrie exchange of heaven for hell, of joy for sorrow, of things eternal for transitorie, of ease for endless pains and torments,
What do all these things avail me, so long as I see Mordecai the Iew sitting At the Kings gate, not bowing his knee unto me? Even so, What do all these things before mentioned avail Athaliah, seeing her soul shall go to hell? she made but a sorry exchange of heaven for hell, of joy for sorrow, of things Eternal for transitory, of ease for endless pains and torments,
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as the rich Gallant tells you, Luke 16. 23. Felix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum. Happy are ye if her harms can teach you Wisdome to beware of her sins,
as the rich Gallant tells you, Lycia 16. 23. Felix Whom faciunt Aliena pericula cautum. Happy Are you if her harms can teach you Wisdom to beware of her Sins,
and sad conclusion : For can we look to gather grapes of thorns, and figs of thistles? Luke 6. 44. Certainly, whatsoever a man s•weth, that shall he also reap, Gal. 6. 7. Athaliah her self speaks this truth;
and sad conclusion: For can we look to gather grapes of thorns, and figs of thistles? Luke 6. 44. Certainly, whatsoever a man s•weth, that shall he also reap, Gal. 6. 7. Athaliah her self speaks this truth;
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She made a pit and digged it, and is fallen into the pit that she made, Psal. 7. 15. from whence we may learn these observations, according to a threefold Proverb.
She made a pit and dug it, and is fallen into the pit that she made, Psalm 7. 15. from whence we may Learn these observations, according to a threefold Proverb.
and in this sense saith Solomon, Prov. 16. 18. Pride goeth before a fall, and an high mind before destruction, and the 29. 23. The pride of a man shall bring him low, and chap. 11. v. 2. When pride cometh, then cometh shame, wherefore Mary in her Magnificat sings, Luke 1. 51, 52. He hath scattered the proud in the imaginations of their hearts,
and in this sense Says Solomon, Curae 16. 18. Pride Goes before a fallen, and an high mind before destruction, and the 29. 23. The pride of a man shall bring him low, and chap. 11. v. 2. When pride comes, then comes shame, Wherefore Marry in her Magnificat sings, Lycia 1. 51, 52. He hath scattered the proud in the Imaginations of their hearts,
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This shall they have for their pride, because they have magnified themselves, Zeph. 2. 9, 10. Isa. 25. 10, 11. Our first Parents were created in a most glorious condition,
This shall they have for their pride, Because they have magnified themselves, Zephaniah 2. 9, 10. Isaiah 25. 10, 11. Our First Parents were created in a most glorious condition,
Nebuchadnezzar fluttered his wings over great Babel, Saying, Is not this great Babel that I have built by the might of my power, and for the honour of my Majesty? But while the word was in the Kings mouth, a voice came down from heaven, saying, O King, to thee be it spoken, thy Kingdom is departed from thee,
Nebuchadnezzar fluttered his wings over great Babel, Saying, Is not this great Babel that I have built by the might of my power, and for the honour of my Majesty? But while the word was in the Kings Mouth, a voice Come down from heaven, saying, Oh King, to thee be it spoken, thy Kingdom is departed from thee,
as Saint Paul saith, Heb. 11. 32. Time would be too short for me to tell you of the stately Builders of Babel, of Sheba, the son of Bichri, of Adoniah, of Benbadad, and of Ʋzziah, with their ends, all of them confirming and strengthening the point in hand, Pride will have a Fall.
as Saint Paul Says, Hebrew 11. 32. Time would be too short for me to tell you of the stately Builders of Babel, of Sheba, the son of Bichri, of Adoniah, of Ben-hadad, and of Ʋzziah, with their ends, all of them confirming and strengthening the point in hand, Pride will have a Fallen.
1. Arrogant, attributing every good thing in themselves unto themselves, and not unto God, when saith the Apostle, Jam. 1. 17. Every good giving, and every perfect gift comes from above,
1. Arrogant, attributing every good thing in themselves unto themselves, and not unto God, when Says the Apostle, Jam. 1. 17. Every good giving, and every perfect gift comes from above,
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This is pride against God, and robbery of God, to take his glory, and clothe our selves with his honour, which the Creator will never suffer in the creature.
This is pride against God, and robbery of God, to take his glory, and cloth our selves with his honour, which the Creator will never suffer in the creature.
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4ly, Despis•rs of others, like the Pharisee of the Publican, Luke 18. 1. and of all or most of these Paul prophesied, 2 Tim. 3. 1, 2. In the last dayes shall come perillous times;
4ly, Despis•rs of Others, like the Pharisee of the Publican, Lycia 18. 1. and of all or most of these Paul prophesied, 2 Tim. 3. 1, 2. In the last days shall come perilous times;
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for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, high minded, &c. and a haughty eye and heart is one of the six things the Lords soul abhorreth.
for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster's, proud, high minded, etc. and a haughty eye and heart is one of the six things the lords soul abhorreth.
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If he cannot catch one man with pleasure, he will catch him with covetousnes : If he cannot catch another with covetousnesse, he will catch him with wine and strong drink:
If he cannot catch one man with pleasure, he will catch him with covetousness: If he cannot catch Another with covetousness, he will catch him with wine and strong drink:
If he cannot catch another with wine and strong drink, he wil catch him wth carnal pride : If he cannot catch him with carnal pride, he will catch him with spiritual pride,
If he cannot catch Another with wine and strong drink, he will catch him with carnal pride: If he cannot catch him with carnal pride, he will catch him with spiritual pride,
1. If we consider him in his first Principles, then as the Prophet David said, he was framed, in imis terrae partibus, in the obscure closet of nature,
1. If we Consider him in his First Principles, then as the Prophet David said, he was framed, in imis terrae partibus, in the Obscure closet of nature,
3ly, For his Pedegree and goodly Parentage, which our Gallants so much brag and boast of, Iob tells us, chap. 17. 14. Corruption is our father, and the worm our mother, and sister.
3ly, For his Pedigree and goodly Parentage, which our Gallants so much brag and boast of, Job tells us, chap. 17. 14. Corruption is our father, and the worm our mother, and sister.
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8ly, For his reputation, the Apostle tells us, that he is the scum, and off-scouring of all things, 1 Cor. 4. 13. 9ly, For his desert and merit, Daniel tells us, chap. 9. 7. it is but shame and confusion of face.
8ly, For his reputation, the Apostle tells us, that he is the scum, and offscouring of all things, 1 Cor. 4. 13. 9ly, For his desert and merit, daniel tells us, chap. 9. 7. it is but shame and confusion of face.
10ly, For his substance, it is but dust, and grass, 1 Pet. 1. 24. 11ly, For his glory, Isay tells us, ch. 46. 6. It is but as the flower of the field.
10ly, For his substance, it is but dust, and grass, 1 Pet. 1. 24. 11ly, For his glory, Saiah tells us, changed. 46. 6. It is but as the flower of the field.
3ly, That howsoever all sin may be said to be in the Devil, secundum reatum, yet only pride and envy is in him secundum affectum; he is guilty of all sin,
3ly, That howsoever all since may be said to be in the devil, secundum Guilty, yet only pride and envy is in him secundum affectum; he is guilty of all since,
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so that necessarily must it follow, that proud men bear his stamp, his image, and do (patrizare) resemble their father the Devil. Ʋse 3. Is for reproof.
so that necessarily must it follow, that proud men bear his stamp, his image, and do (Patronize) resemble their father the devil. Ʋse 3. Is for reproof.
Obj. 2. Harm watch, harm catch, with what measure m•n •ete shall be measured to them again, ••i•h Ch•ist, Matth. 7. 2. Lex Talionis is Gods Law, Exod. 21. 24, 25. Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, wound forwound:
Object 2. Harm watch, harm catch, with what measure m•n •ete shall be measured to them again, ••i•h Ch•ist, Matthew 7. 2. Lex Talionis is God's Law, Exod 21. 24, 25. Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, wound forwound:
and this is made good in Athaliah: her measure was blood, and she is repaid in blood, that she might speak with Adonibezek, Judg 17. As I have done, the Lord hath rewarded me;
and this is made good in Athaliah: her measure was blood, and she is repaid in blood, that she might speak with Adonibezek, Judge 17. As I have done, the Lord hath rewarded me;
and therefore a proportionable punishment is proclaimed against her, Rev. 18. 6. Reward her, as she hath rewarded thine, and saith Paul, 2 Cor. 5. 10. Every man shall receive according to his works, not only ad aequalitatem, sed •u•litatem, for equality, but quality:
and Therefore a proportionable punishment is proclaimed against her, Rev. 18. 6. Reward her, as she hath rewarded thine, and Says Paul, 2 Cor. 5. 10. Every man shall receive according to his works, not only ad aequalitatem, sed •u•litatem, for equality, but quality:
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but that the Lord met with him in the same kind for it, and paid him in the same Coin. Pharaoh causing the male children of the Hebrews to be drowned in a River, was at last drowned with all his Host in the Red Sea, Exod. 14. 28. Gideon slaying the Seventy Elders of Succoth with unreasonable and unmeasurable torments, had his own seventy sons murthered by the hands of Abimelech his Bastard, Judg. 9. 5. Haman prepared a Gallows to hang Mordecai thereon,
but that the Lord met with him in the same kind for it, and paid him in the same Coin. Pharaoh causing the male children of the Hebrews to be drowned in a River, was At last drowned with all his Host in the Read Sea, Exod 14. 28. gideon slaying the Seventy Elders of Succoth with unreasonable and unmeasurable torments, had his own seventy Sons murdered by the hands of Abimelech his Bastard, Judges 9. 5. Haman prepared a Gallows to hang Mordecai thereon,
but his foot is taken in the same snare he laid, and he suffers on it, Esth. 7. 10. Darius Governors that conspired Daniels death, are torn into pieces by the Lions they had provided to devour him, Dan. 6. 24. David lying with Ʋriahs wife, had his own wives defloured by his own son Absalom in the sight of all Israel, 2 Sam. 16. 22. Bajazet the first, who resolved in the pride of his heart, that if he should conquer Tamberlain, to carry him in an iron Cage thorow his whole Kingdom in Triumph, being overcome was served in the same kind by Tamberlain. The Tyrant Maxentius was overthrown in the same Bridge which he craftily built as a snare for the destruction of Constantine, and so his mischief returned upon his own head,
but his foot is taken in the same snare he laid, and he suffers on it, Esth. 7. 10. Darius Governors that conspired Daniel's death, Are torn into Pieces by the Lions they had provided to devour him, Dan. 6. 24. David lying with Ʋriahs wife, had his own wives deflowered by his own son Absalom in the sighed of all Israel, 2 Sam. 16. 22. Bajazet the First, who resolved in the pride of his heart, that if he should conquer Tamburlaine, to carry him in an iron Cage thorough his Whole Kingdom in Triumph, being overcome was served in the same kind by Tamburlaine. The Tyrant Maxentius was overthrown in the same Bridge which he craftily built as a snare for the destruction of Constantine, and so his mischief returned upon his own head,
and cruelty fell upon his own pate, Psal. 7. 16. Alexander the sixth was poisoned at Supper with the same wine which he had prepared as a deadly draught for his familiar friend Cardinal Adrianus, his servants by Divine Providence mistaking the bottle.
and cruelty fell upon his own pate, Psalm 7. 16. Alexander the sixth was poisoned At Supper with the same wine which he had prepared as a deadly draught for his familiar friend Cardinal Adrianus, his Servants by Divine Providence mistaking the Bottle.
So that we may conclude the generality of this point in the words of David, Psal. 9. 15, 16. The Heathen are sunken down in the pit that they made, in the net that they hid is their foot taken.
So that we may conclude the generality of this point in the words of David, Psalm 9. 15, 16. The Heathen Are sunken down in the pit that they made, in the net that they hid is their foot taken.
For he that made the eye, shall •e no• see? Psal. 94 8. and in this sense saith Peter to Christ Iohn 21. 27 Lord, thou knowest all things, and knowing of them he can the better p•e•ent them,
For he that made the eye, shall •e no• see? Psalm 94 8. and in this sense Says Peter to christ John 21. 27 Lord, thou Knowest all things, and knowing of them he can the better p•e•ent them,
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2. That he is omnipotent, in catching the wise in their own craftinesse, and the counsel of the wicked he makes foolish, Job 5. 13 He is not onely omniscient,
2. That he is omnipotent, in catching the wise in their own craftiness, and the counsel of the wicked he makes foolish, Job 5. 13 He is not only omniscient,
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and their bows to be broken, Psal. 37. 12, 13, 14, 15. If men were not as blind as Bats and Owls, that can see little or nothing in the clear light, they might perceive Gods Justice in our latter times upon many that had a bloody hand in their Masters death:
and their bows to be broken, Psalm 37. 12, 13, 14, 15. If men were not as blind as Bats and Owls, that can see little or nothing in the clear Light, they might perceive God's justice in our latter times upon many that had a bloody hand in their Masters death:
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4. That he is a most true and faithfull God, and keepeth his promise and Covenant for ever, Deut. 7. 9. his promise is, Matth. 7. 2. With what measure men mete, it shall be measured to them again, and this is made good upon Saul, David, Athaliah;
4. That he is a most true and faithful God, and Keepeth his promise and Covenant for ever, Deuteronomy 7. 9. his promise is, Matthew 7. 2. With what measure men meet, it shall be measured to them again, and this is made good upon Saul, David, Athaliah;
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Thales Milesius considering, plantas humiditate virescere, siccitate marcescere, concluded that there was an over-ruling power and providence; even so the Consideration
Thales Milesius considering, Plantas humiditate virescere, siccitate marcescere, concluded that there was an overruling power and providence; even so the Consideration
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and resolve us there is a God, and there is none like unto God, that can do such great things : so that we may sing with Moses, and the Israelites, Exod. 15. 11. Who is like unto thee O Lord, among the gods? Who is like unto thee,
and resolve us there is a God, and there is none like unto God, that can do such great things: so that we may sing with Moses, and the Israelites, Exod 15. 11. Who is like unto thee Oh Lord, among the God's? Who is like unto thee,
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and called to the bar of Divine Justice, and then and there sentenced to death? but when she sleeped, the Lord watched her down-lying and uprising, he compassed all her paths, he seal'd up her iniquities in a bag, Job 14 17. and breaks it open to her destruction.
and called to the bar of Divine justice, and then and there sentenced to death? but when she sleeped, the Lord watched her downlying and uprising, he compassed all her paths, he sealed up her iniquities in a bag, Job 14 17. and breaks it open to her destruction.
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Oh that men were wise, saith Moses, Deut. 32. 29. then would they consider and understand this, that their sins will find them out, and so the considering and understanding thereof would teach them to stand in aw,
O that men were wise, Says Moses, Deuteronomy 32. 29. then would they Consider and understand this, that their Sins will find them out, and so the considering and understanding thereof would teach them to stand in aw,
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or that nothing surer than their sins would find them out, or that the end of sin and wages of sin is death, Rom 6. 23. How would this Meditation stop the current of their vile affections,
or that nothing Surer than their Sins would find them out, or that the end of since and wages of since is death, Rom 6. 23. How would this Meditation stop the current of their vile affections,
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for God seeth thee, and all things are naked and open to his eyes with whom thou hast to do, saith Paul, Heb. 4. 13. and Homer speaking of a Frog and a Mouse, who having a sharp contestation and bitter Skirmish, the party grieved tells the other, NONLATINALPHABET, God had a revenging eye to right him:
for God sees thee, and all things Are naked and open to his eyes with whom thou hast to do, Says Paul, Hebrew 4. 13. and Homer speaking of a Frog and a Mouse, who having a sharp contestation and bitter Skirmish, the party grieved tells the other,, God had a revenging eye to right him:
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and all our actions by, and that is, Quod tibi non vis, alteri non feceris, to do as we would be done unto, Matth. 7. 12. and saith Paul, Gal. 6. 16. To as many as walk according to this rule, peace shall be upon them,
and all our actions by, and that is, Quod tibi non vis, Alteri non feceris, to do as we would be done unto, Matthew 7. 12. and Says Paul, Gal. 6. 16. To as many as walk according to this Rule, peace shall be upon them,
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and mercy, as upon the true Israel of God. Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap, Gal. 6. 7. He that soweth righteousness, shall receive a good and sure reward, Prov. 11. 18. But he that soweth iniquiry shall reap affliction,
and mercy, as upon the true Israel of God. Whatsoever a man Soweth, that shall he also reap, Gal. 6. 7. He that Soweth righteousness, shall receive a good and sure reward, Curae 11. 18. But he that Soweth inquiry shall reap affliction,
2ly, A measure of wrath and sorrow, and that is for those that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness, Job 4. 8. and with this measure did God mete Athaliah.
2ly, A measure of wrath and sorrow, and that is for those that plough iniquity, and sow wickedness, Job 4. 8. and with this measure did God meet Athaliah.
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Doct. 3. Is, Qualis vita, finis ita, As we live, so commonly we die, as we speak in another kind, Mali principii malns exitus, an ill beginning hath an ill end : even so,
Doct. 3. Is, Qualis vita, finis ita, As we live, so commonly we die, as we speak in Another kind, Mali Principii malns exitus, an ill beginning hath an ill end: even so,
Look upon Haman, behold Judas, cast an eye upon Julian the grand Apostate, who died cursing and banning, crying out in defiance of Christ, Vicisti Galilaeo, O thou Galilean, thou hast conquered and overcome me.
Look upon Haman, behold Judas, cast an eye upon Julian the grand Apostate, who died cursing and banning, crying out in defiance of christ, Vicisti Galileo, Oh thou Galilean, thou hast conquered and overcome me.
and I have often observed in visiting the sick, that as the Proverb is, quod in corde sobrii, id in lingua ebrii, what lies close hid in the heart of a sober man, is revealed by his tongue when he is drunk:
and I have often observed in visiting the sick, that as the Proverb is, quod in cord sobrii, id in lingua Ebrii, what lies close hid in the heart of a Sobrium man, is revealed by his tongue when he is drunk:
and what hopes can there be, that they who had not God in all their thoughts, Psal. 10. 4. when they were in health, should go to God when they are dead?
and what hope's can there be, that they who had not God in all their thoughts, Psalm 10. 4. when they were in health, should go to God when they Are dead?
Death is not so fearfull and terrible in it self, as is the sting of it, which is sin, 1 Cor. 15. 56. And therefore let it be our care to be every day weakning,
Death is not so fearful and terrible in it self, as is the sting of it, which is since, 1 Cor. 15. 56. And Therefore let it be our care to be every day weakening,
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