The churches troubles and deliverance, or, Certaine sermons tending to shew the reasons why the Lord doth sometimes bring his people into extremities, with the blessed issue and fruits thereof, on Gen. 22. 14. Also divers arguments giving good hope that yet God will be gracious to England, and not deliver us into our enemies hands. Also some things briefly on Rev. 11. 7. to 14. Bby Tho. Mocket, Mr. of Arts, and preacher of Gods word at Holt in Denbigh-shire.
God having given Abraham a sonne in his old age, and promised that in him all the Nations of the Earth should be blessed, doth in this Chapter command him to offer him up for a burnt offering unto God, Abraham obeyeth, goeth to the place that God had appointed, built there an Altar, laid on the wood, bound his son Isack, laid him upon the Altar and stretched forth his hand to slay his son,
God having given Abraham a son in his old age, and promised that in him all the nations of the Earth should be blessed, does in this Chapter command him to offer him up for a burned offering unto God, Abraham Obeyeth, Goes to the place that God had appointed, built there an Altar, laid on the wood, bound his son Isaac, laid him upon the Altar and stretched forth his hand to slay his son,
and in his stead to offer up a Ramme there ready for him in a bush, hereupon Abraham (as is related in this verse) sets up a monument of this great providence of God in sparing his son, And Abraham called the name of the place Jehovah-ji•eh.
and in his stead to offer up a Ram there ready for him in a bush, hereupon Abraham (as is related in this verse) sets up a monument of this great providence of God in sparing his son, And Abraham called the name of the place Jehovah-ji•eh.
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The words are a divine Record or Monument erected to perpetuate the memory of this great deliverance out of a great extremity, into which Abraham and Isaac (in whose house the Church of God then was) were brought, wherein wee have, 1. The place where. 2. The reason why,
The words Are a divine Record or Monument erected to perpetuate the memory of this great deliverance out of a great extremity, into which Abraham and Isaac (in whose house the Church of God then was) were brought, wherein we have, 1. The place where. 2. The reason why,
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2. Why he there erected this Monument, viz because God sees and doth provide an offering and deliver his son Isaac, Abraham received him as from the dead, an extraordinary favour,
2. Why he there erected this Monument, videlicet Because God sees and does provide an offering and deliver his son Isaac, Abraham received him as from the dead, an extraordinary favour,
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and therefore Abraham was much affected with it, and reason he had to be so, affection in him towards his son, naturall as his son, spirituall as the Son of the promise.
and Therefore Abraham was much affected with it, and reason he had to be so, affection in him towards his son, natural as his son, spiritual as the Son of the promise.
This affection so farre prevailed with David, that he for Absolom broke out into a bitter and patheticall expression, O Absolom, my son, my son, would God I had died for thee.
This affection so Far prevailed with David, that he for Absalom broke out into a bitter and pathetical expression, Oh Absalom, my son, my son, would God I had died for thee.
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What would all the world say? What is Abraham, the onely precise fellow in the world, become 1. a murtherer, and that 2. of an innocent child, 3. of his owne child, 4. the child of his old-age, 5. his only, 6. beloved child? now fie upon such a fellow he is not worthy to live, these be your Professours, these be the people of God, see what a Religion they have? and therefore he had great cause to rejoyce greatly •t the preservation and deliverance of Isaac from so neare and imminent a death. But
What would all the world say? What is Abraham, the only precise fellow in the world, become 1. a murderer, and that 2. of an innocent child, 3. of his own child, 4. the child of his Old age, 5. his only, 6. Beloved child? now fie upon such a fellow he is not worthy to live, these be your Professors, these be the people of God, see what a Religion they have? and Therefore he had great cause to rejoice greatly •t the preservation and deliverance of Isaac from so near and imminent a death. But
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as 'tis likely he did, That he was the child of promise, the seed of the Church, in whom God had promised that all the Nations of the E•rth should be blessed,
as it's likely he did, That he was the child of promise, the seed of the Church, in whom God had promised that all the nations of the E•rth should be blessed,
and that is two waies. 1. In the name of the place, Abraham called the name of the place Jehovah-jireh. 2. In a Proverbe, which is a short and pithy saying, which therefore doth make more impression in the mind then other sentences usually doe,
and that is two ways. 1. In the name of the place, Abraham called the name of the place jehovah-jireh. 2. In a Proverb, which is a short and pithy saying, which Therefore does make more impression in the mind then other sentences usually do,
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The scope of this place is to helpe the people of God against discouragement when they see it goe hard with the Church, that they are brought into great straits and exigents, that there is no helpe for them in the world,
The scope of this place is to help the people of God against discouragement when they see it go hard with the Church, that they Are brought into great straits and exigents, that there is no help for them in the world,
for In the Mount of Jehovah it shall be seene (i. e.) in great straits or extremities the Lord will shew himselfe to be Jehovah, the God that giveth being to his promises for his peoples comfort, that will helpe them in the fittest time.
for In the Mount of Jehovah it shall be seen (i. e.) in great straits or extremities the Lord will show himself to be Jehovah, the God that gives being to his promises for his peoples Comfort, that will help them in the Fittest time.
Whence observe 3. main points in order thus, 1. That God sometimes brings his people into the Mount, into some great strait, into some great extremity or other.
Whence observe 3. main points in order thus, 1. That God sometime brings his people into the Mount, into Some great strait, into Some great extremity or other.
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Examples there are very many, both in the sacred Scriptures and in ecclesiasticall Stories, of which take a few, which I will but mention (and not largely relate) unto you.
Examples there Are very many, both in the sacred Scriptures and in ecclesiastical Stories, of which take a few, which I will but mention (and not largely relate) unto you.
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Abraham here was come into the very top of the Mount, to the greatest extremity, to the highest point before God called unto him and gave him a dispensation, the Altar was made, the wood laid on, Isaac bound and laid on the wood,
Abraham Here was come into the very top of the Mount, to the greatest extremity, to the highest point before God called unto him and gave him a Dispensation, the Altar was made, the wood laid on, Isaac bound and laid on the wood,
and Abraham was putting forth his hand to slay his Son, there wanted but a moment of time to doe that which all the world could not undoe, Isaac had been slaine and offered for a burnt offering unto God.
and Abraham was putting forth his hand to slay his Son, there wanted but a moment of time to do that which all the world could not undo, Isaac had been slain and offered for a burned offering unto God.
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the King was against them and oppressed them, that was more, he slew their male-children and afterward drowned others, this was more grievous, this riseth high,
the King was against them and oppressed them, that was more, he slew their Male children and afterwards drowned Others, this was more grievous, this Riseth high,
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In the wildernesse the fiery Serpents, so great wants of water, bread and flesh, that Moses himselfe did doubt whether it were possible that so great a multitude could there be provided for, unlesse all the flocks and heards be slaine.
In the Wilderness the fiery Serpents, so great Wants of water, bred and Flesh, that Moses himself did doubt whither it were possible that so great a multitude could there be provided for, unless all the flocks and heards be slain.
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All Israel in Sauls time was brought to that extremity, that their mighty enemies the Philistines came against them, they had neither Sword nor Speare, save onely Saul and Jonathan.
All Israel in Saul's time was brought to that extremity, that their mighty enemies the philistines Come against them, they had neither Sword nor Spear, save only Saul and Johnathan.
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In Iehoshaphats days by the children of Ammon, Moab and mount Seir, against whom Iudah had no might nor knew not what to doe, their enemies were so exceeding many and mighty.
In Iehoshaphats days by the children of Ammon, Moab and mount Seir, against whom Iudah had no might nor knew not what to do, their enemies were so exceeding many and mighty.
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The Reasons why the Lord will sometimes bring his people into great straits, may be taken from the ends of the Lords providence in afflicting his people and bringing them into great ext•emities, which are these,
The Reasons why the Lord will sometime bring his people into great straits, may be taken from the ends of the lords providence in afflicting his people and bringing them into great ext•emities, which Are these,
therefore, it is said, God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble and meeke, as the Baker doth not set his bread into the Oven (though it be handled and ready) till the Oven be through hot,
Therefore, it is said, God Resisteth the proud and gives grace to the humble and meek, as the Baker does not Set his bred into the Oven (though it be handled and ready) till the Oven be through hight,
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or any other thing, or himself most, v. 1. it is said, God did proove Abraham, and therefore said unto him, Take now thine onely Sonne Isaac whom thou lovest and offer him up for a burnt Offering, &c. Now Gods intent being to prove Abrahams fai•h and love to him, to see whether he would cleave unto him,
or any other thing, or himself most, v. 1. it is said, God did prove Abraham, and Therefore said unto him, Take now thine only Son Isaac whom thou Lovest and offer him up for a burned Offering, etc. Now God's intent being to prove Abrahams fai•h and love to him, to see whither he would cleave unto him,
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and did love his God or his son most, therefore hee lets him goe on to the very point, he might have given him a dispensation before he came out of his doores,
and did love his God or his son most, Therefore he lets him go on to the very point, he might have given him a Dispensation before he Come out of his doors,
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and then God sayes, Lay not thine hand upon the child, for now I know that thou fearest me, seeing thou hast not with-held thy son, thine onely sonne from me.
and then God Says, Lay not thine hand upon the child, for now I know that thou Fearest me, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
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2, So likewise, to prove their Obedience, the Lord doth sometimes put them on it to the uttermost, sometimes hee gives them such commands, that they are put into many straits, as here Abraham, if he should kill his son all the Heathen would cry out upon him for it,
2, So likewise, to prove their obedience, the Lord does sometime put them on it to the uttermost, sometime he gives them such commands, that they Are put into many straits, as Here Abraham, if he should kill his son all the Heathen would cry out upon him for it,
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if he should tell them that God commanded him so to doe, what would they thinke of the true God? How blasphemously would they thinke and speake of him and of the true Religion? If neither of these,
if he should tell them that God commanded him so to do, what would they think of the true God? How blasphemously would they think and speak of him and of the true Religion? If neither of these,
So Christ after he was baptized, and had received extraordinary evidences of Gods favour from Heaven, He was led into the wildernesse to be tempted of the Divell, and so tryed;
So christ After he was baptised, and had received extraordinary evidences of God's favour from Heaven, He was led into the Wilderness to be tempted of the devil, and so tried;
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though he prayed earnestly to have it remooved, this to manifest the truth and strength of grace he had given them, whereby hee brings much glory to himselfe;
though he prayed earnestly to have it removed, this to manifest the truth and strength of grace he had given them, whereby he brings much glory to himself;
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as a Candle shines clearest and gives the best light in the night, and so the starres which are not seene in the day shine brightest in the darkest and coldest winter nights:
as a Candle shines Clearest and gives the best Light in the night, and so the Stars which Are not seen in the day shine Brightest in the Darkest and Coldest winter nights:
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Prosperity is as the grave that buries many excellent graces of Gods children, but affliction like Christs resurrection (as it were) opens the graves and manifests them to the world,
Prosperity is as the grave that buries many excellent graces of God's children, but affliction like Christ resurrection (as it were) Opens the graves and manifests them to the world,
As to others so to themselves the truth and strength of their graces are apparent, often times hereby they come to see that grace and strength (not of,
As to Others so to themselves the truth and strength of their graces Are apparent, often times hereby they come to see that grace and strength (not of,
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but) in themselves which they saw not before, hereby it appeares they are sonnes and not bastards, seeing their heavenly Father so tendering their soules welfare that he will rather punish them,
but) in themselves which they saw not before, hereby it appears they Are Sons and not bastards, seeing their heavenly Father so tendering their Souls welfare that he will rather Punish them,
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See full to this purpose, Hebr. 12.6, 7, 8. 4. The Lord often brings his people into great straits, to quicken them to duties, meditation, searching of the Promises and passages of Gods providence to his people formerly, especially to fasting and prayer.
See full to this purpose, Hebrew 12.6, 7, 8. 4. The Lord often brings his people into great straits, to quicken them to duties, meditation, searching of the Promises and passages of God's providence to his people formerly, especially to fasting and prayer.
prophane persons will in their straits seeke unto God, and others will be more frequent and fervent in duties, I will goe and returne unto my place (saith God) In their affliction they will seeke me early.
profane Persons will in their straits seek unto God, and Others will be more frequent and fervent in duties, I will go and return unto my place (Says God) In their affliction they will seek me early.
but when in great danger then every man is busie to call upon his God, Ionas was roused up with detestation of his sl•ggishnesse at such a time, Awake what meanest thou ô sleeper, arise, call upon thy God.
but when in great danger then every man is busy to call upon his God, Ionas was roused up with detestation of his sl•ggishnesse At such a time, Awake what Meanest thou o sleeper, arise, call upon thy God.
So Iacob when wrathfull Esau came against him, he wrestled all night with God, If God had delivered him at the first, hee would not have wrestled with God as he did,
So Iacob when wrathful Esau Come against him, he wrestled all night with God, If God had Delivered him At the First, he would not have wrestled with God as he did,
6. By exercising the graces of Gods Spirit in times of tryall, (some of which have little or no use in times of prosperity as patience and some other) they are also much increased, and the Saints made more fruitfull, and therefore God brings them into troubles and extremities many times.
6. By exercising the graces of God's Spirit in times of trial, (Some of which have little or no use in times of Prosperity as patience and Some other) they Are also much increased, and the Saints made more fruitful, and Therefore God brings them into Troubles and extremities many times.
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so afflictions seeme but as the raine to fasten us and make us more plyable to his blessed will and more fruitfull, which are sometimes in such a temper, that it is not every small affliction that will doe it.
so afflictions seem but as the rain to fasten us and make us more pliable to his blessed will and more fruitful, which Are sometime in such a temper, that it is not every small affliction that will do it.
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Therefore it is that James saith, My Brethren count it all ioy when yee fall into divers temptations, knowing this, that the tryall of your faith, ( viz. by afflictions) worketh patience (one grace begetteth another) and let patience have it's perfect worke, that yee may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing If a man pull off a plaister too soon, it will not worke a perfect cure:
Therefore it is that James Says, My Brothers count it all joy when ye fallen into diverse temptations, knowing this, that the trial of your faith, (viz. by afflictions) works patience (one grace begetteth Another) and let patience have it's perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing If a man pull off a plaster too soon, it will not work a perfect cure:
so here, let patience (to wit, in bearing afflictions) have it's perfect worke, that, &c. Implying, that if patience have it's perfect worke, it will make a Christian perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
so Here, let patience (to wit, in bearing afflictions) have it's perfect work, that, etc. Implying, that if patience have it's perfect work, it will make a Christian perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
and their owne eyes also, yet they mount a man higher towards God and make him after a sort a compleat Christian, that you may be perfect, saith the Apostle, and entire.
and their own eyes also, yet they mount a man higher towards God and make him After a sort a complete Christian, that you may be perfect, Says the Apostle, and entire.
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Thus Afflictions and tryals doe, as discover grace, so increase it by exercising of it, Actus intendit habitum, saith one, si nervosè fit, the act doth increase the habit if it be done with all a mans might,
Thus Afflictions and trials do, as discover grace, so increase it by exercising of it, Actus intendit habitum, Says one, si nervosè fit, the act does increase the habit if it be done with all a men might,
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as Peter did, and went on far, but when it came to the pinch, to the point of suffering, they drew backe, we are generally like Hazael, apt to thinke we have no such foule corruptions in us, such vile lusts,
as Peter did, and went on Far, but when it Come to the pinch, to the point of suffering, they drew back, we Are generally like hazael, apt to think we have no such foul corruptions in us, such vile Lustiest,
8. The Lor• sometimes brings his people into great straits, as to discover, so to purge out corruption and pur sie his people from the drosse and filth of sinne. J will turne my hand upon thee (saith God) i e. bring troubles upon thee (and marke what followes) and purely purge away all thy drosse, &c. And Cap. 27. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his sinne, by this, that is by afflictions and troubles,
8. The Lor• sometime brings his people into great straits, as to discover, so to purge out corruption and pur sie his people from the dross and filth of sin. J will turn my hand upon thee (Says God) i e. bring Troubles upon thee (and mark what follows) and purely purge away all thy dross, etc. And Cap. 27. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his sin, by this, that is by afflictions and Troubles,
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as appeares by, v. 7. So in Daniel, Some of them of understanding (i. e.) of the godly (who onely are truly wise) shall fall, i. e. into afflictions and great troubles, not to breake and destroy them, but as it followes, to try and to purge them and make them white.
as appears by, v. 7. So in daniel, some of them of understanding (i. e.) of the godly (who only Are truly wise) shall fallen, i. e. into afflictions and great Troubles, not to break and destroy them, but as it follows, to try and to purge them and make them white.
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So godly Zechariah, I will bring the third part thorough the fi•e, and will refine them as silver is refined, &c. now we know the end of the Refiners casting his metall, be it of silver or gold, is not to waste and consume it,
So godly Zechariah, I will bring the third part through the fi•e, and will refine them as silver is refined, etc. now we know the end of the Refiners casting his metal, be it of silver or gold, is not to waste and consume it,
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if God follow a wicked man with grievous plagues and troubles, if they have their owne proper worke and effect, they make him more impatient and raging even to blaspheme sometimes,
if God follow a wicked man with grievous plagues and Troubles, if they have their own proper work and Effect, they make him more impatient and raging even to Blaspheme sometime,
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and repented not to give God the glory, but blasphemed the God of Heaven, because of their paines, — but God makes them to worke this good e fect in his people, contrary to their owne nature,
and repented not to give God the glory, but blasphemed the God of Heaven, Because of their pains, — but God makes them to work this good e fect in his people, contrary to their own nature,
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When Israel went a whoring after her Idols, God hedged up her way with afflictions and troubles, there resembled to thorns and that made her to returne to God.
When Israel went a whoring After her Idols, God hedged up her Way with afflictions and Troubles, there resembled to thorns and that made her to return to God.
so it is with the godly, and the way to refine them is to drive them as men doe their wines f om off the lees, from vessell to vessell, from one trouble to another;
so it is with the godly, and the Way to refine them is to drive them as men do their wines f om off the lees, from vessel to vessel, from one trouble to Another;
If we had all things to our desire and lived in prosperity but a while, we should waxe wanton, goe on securely in our owne wayes, and be ready to lift up the heele against God,
If we had all things to our desire and lived in Prosperity but a while, we should wax wanton, go on securely in our own ways, and be ready to lift up the heel against God,
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So did Rehoboam when he had established the Kingdome and strengthened himselfe, He forsooke the Law of the Lord and all Israel with him, and Ʋzziah when he was strong, his heart was lified up to his destruction, and so Hezekiah: and what did Salomons great peace and prosperi y, but beget in him abundance of lusts? Because they have no changes, therefore they feare not God, saith David, Troubles, especially great straits make men stand in awe of God,
So did Rehoboam when he had established the Kingdom and strengthened himself, He forsook the Law of the Lord and all Israel with him, and Ʋzziah when he was strong, his heart was lified up to his destruction, and so Hezekiah: and what did Solomon's great peace and Prosper y, but beget in him abundance of Lustiest? Because they have no changes, Therefore they Fear not God, Says David, Troubles, especially great straits make men stand in awe of God,
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10. The Lord doth sometimes bring his people into the Mount of troubles, to let them see the vanity and emptinesse of the creatures, that they are but as a broken cisterne that is empty and wanting,
10. The Lord does sometime bring his people into the Mount of Troubles, to let them see the vanity and emptiness of the creatures, that they Are but as a broken cistern that is empty and wanting,
When a man is brought into great straits, even to extremity, then he sees that there is no helpe in the creature, that vaine is the helpe of man, that Physitions, Friends and all leave him,
When a man is brought into great straits, even to extremity, then he sees that there is no help in the creature, that vain is the help of man, that Physicians, Friends and all leave him,
Afflictions and troubles are good meanes to cure a man of love of the world: sicknesse, poverty, persecution, and other great troubles, make men weary of their lives.
Afflictions and Troubles Are good means to cure a man of love of the world: sickness, poverty, persecution, and other great Troubles, make men weary of their lives.
as a man shipwrackt at Sea, when hee sees there is no other way to be saved but such a rocke or planke, then he casteth himselfe on that and resolves to rest thereon.
as a man shipwrecked At Sea, when he sees there is no other Way to be saved but such a rock or plank, then he Cast himself on that and resolves to rest thereon.
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Here Abraham was brought to a very great strait, he cast himselfe on God, he beleeved that God was able to raise up his some again from the dead, and therefore hee cast himselfe upon God.
Here Abraham was brought to a very great strait, he cast himself on God, he believed that God was able to raise up his Some again from the dead, and Therefore he cast himself upon God.
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So it wrought with Paul and others, they received the sentence of death in themselves (i. e.) saw no way or meanes of life, all hope from outward meanes failed,
So it wrought with Paul and Others, they received the sentence of death in themselves (i. e.) saw no Way or means of life, all hope from outward means failed,
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It was a great extremity Paul and the rest were brought into, Act. 27. No small tempest lay on us (saith the Apostle) all hope that we should he saved was taken away.
It was a great extremity Paul and the rest were brought into, Act. 27. No small tempest lay on us (Says the Apostle) all hope that we should he saved was taken away.
See how this drove him to trust in God, v. 25. Sirs be of good cheare, I beleeve God, &c. When the storme was exceeding great, the Ship split and all failed, nothing but the waves or peeces of plankes,
See how this drove him to trust in God, v. 25. Sirs be of good cheer, I believe God, etc. When the storm was exceeding great, the Ship split and all failed, nothing but the waves or Pieces of planks,
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how sweet will the word to be to him that finds no helpe, no comfort in any outward thin•• This (said David ) is my comfort in mine affliction, thy word hath quickned me, put life into his drooping, dying soule.
how sweet will the word to be to him that finds no help, no Comfort in any outward thin•• This (said David) is my Comfort in mine affliction, thy word hath quickened me, put life into his drooping, dying soul.
contraries doe best discover one another, the bitterer the affliction is here, the more grievous the trouble, the sweeter will the word be to a gracious heart,
contraries do best discover one Another, the bitterer the affliction is Here, the more grievous the trouble, the Sweeten will the word be to a gracious heart,
the haven is most pleasing to a weather-beaten Mariner, sweet after bitter, health after sicknesse, ease after paine, meat after hunger, the triumph after a sharpe battell;
the Haven is most pleasing to a Weather-beaten Mariner, sweet After bitter, health After sickness, ease After pain, meat After hunger, the triumph After a sharp battle;
then comes a dispensation from God, which much affected Abraham, therefore he presently (as it were) erects a monument with this inscription, In the Mount of the Lord it shall be seene,
then comes a Dispensation from God, which much affected Abraham, Therefore he presently (as it were) erects a monument with this inscription, In the Mount of the Lord it shall be seen,
14. Lastly, the Lord suffers the enemies of his people to prevaile and bring his people to an extremity, that he may have occasion to manifest his glorious Power, Wisdome and Justice also.
14. Lastly, the Lord suffers the enemies of his people to prevail and bring his people to an extremity, that he may have occasion to manifest his glorious Power, Wisdom and justice also.
1. His Power, Wisdome and Goodnesse in the manifest support of his people in their troubles, holding them up (as it were by the chinne) in the midst of the waters, that they sinke not:
1. His Power, Wisdom and goodness in the manifest support of his people in their Troubles, holding them up (as it were by the chin) in the midst of the waters, that they sink not:
So Gods admirable power and goodnesse did appeare, in making the Arke to float safe upon the waters, the bush to burne and not be consumed, the Church to be brought into great straites, sometimes to the utter most extremity,
So God's admirable power and Goodness did appear, in making the Ark to float safe upon the waters, the bush to burn and not be consumed, the Church to be brought into great straits, sometime to the utter most extremity,
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and yet not be quite dissolved and perish, likewise preserving Daniel in the Lyons den; the three children in the fiery furnace, Jonas in the Whales belly.
and yet not be quite dissolved and perish, likewise preserving daniel in the Lyons den; the three children in the fiery furnace, Jonah in the Whale's belly.
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when none else can, here appeares his great care, wisedome, and goodnesse to his people, as in delivering Israel out of Egypt, where they had been so many hundred yeares,
when none Else can, Here appears his great care, Wisdom, and Goodness to his people, as in delivering Israel out of Egypt, where they had been so many hundred Years,
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Beloved, his people into afflictions and troubles, these are the reasons and ends why the Lord things even into the Mount sometimes, to the uttermost extremity, to humble them the more,
beloved, his people into afflictions and Troubles, these Are the Reasons and ends why the Lord things even into the Mount sometime, to the uttermost extremity, to humble them the more,
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and make them the more fit for mercy, to prove their faith, patience, love and obedience, to manifest the truth and strength of his owne grace in them, to quicken them to duty, to exercise and brighten their graces,
and make them the more fit for mercy, to prove their faith, patience, love and Obedience, to manifest the truth and strength of his own grace in them, to quicken them to duty, to exercise and brighten their graces,
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and to shew his power, wisedome, providence, and goodnesse in preserving and delivering his people, and his justice also in destroying his and their stubborne enemies.
and to show his power, Wisdom, providence, and Goodness in preserving and delivering his people, and his Justice also in destroying his and their stubborn enemies.
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Now the Lord hath brought us into the Mount, almost to the very top, I tru•t for some great mercy to his people, doe you now labour to answer Gods ends, to be kindly and throughly humbled,
Now the Lord hath brought us into the Mount, almost to the very top, I tru•t for Some great mercy to his people, do you now labour to answer God's ends, to be kindly and thoroughly humbled,
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The great mercy that God intends, therefore to manifest your faith and obedience, your love and patience at this time of tryall, to manifest to the world the truth and strength of your graces, be quickened to duties of falling and prayer;
The great mercy that God intends, Therefore to manifest your faith and Obedience, your love and patience At this time of trial, to manifest to the world the truth and strength of your graces, be quickened to duties of falling and prayer;
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labour to finde out your lurking corruptions, to be rid of them, to be more carefull to av yde sinne for the time to come, to see the vanity of all outward things,
labour to find out your lurking corruptions, to be rid of them, to be more careful to av yde sin for the time to come, to see the vanity of all outward things,
and be weaned from the world, long and labour after Heaven, to rest wholly on God, find more sweetnesse in the Ordinances, be more thankfull for mercies when they come,
and be weaned from the world, long and labour After Heaven, to rest wholly on God, find more sweetness in the Ordinances, be more thankful for Mercies when they come,
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and admire Gods pure wisedome and goodnesse towards you, and ju•tice on his Churches enemies, when God shall take vengeance on his adversaries, and deliver his Israel.
and admire God's pure Wisdom and Goodness towards you, and ju•tice on his Churches enemies, when God shall take vengeance on his Adversaries, and deliver his Israel.
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yea with his enemies, the slaves and vassals of Satan? will he not spare them that make conscience of their wayes, that endeavour to live most holily, to walke uprightly with God in all their wayes, what will he doe with them that live prophanely, loosely, scandalously? If God so lash them that sinne out of infirmity, weaknesse, ignorance, want of watchfulnesse, carelesnesse, whose hearts are bent to please the Lord,
yea with his enemies, the slaves and vassals of Satan? will he not spare them that make conscience of their ways, that endeavour to live most holily, to walk uprightly with God in all their ways, what will he do with them that live profanely, loosely, scandalously? If God so lash them that sin out of infirmity, weakness, ignorance, want of watchfulness, carelessness, whose hearts Are bent to please the Lord,
and that in extremity sometimes, what will be the end of bloud-shed, of whoredome, drunkennesse, cursing, swearing, fearefull imprecations, scorning and scoffing at goodnesse,
and that in extremity sometime, what will be the end of bloodshed, of whoredom, Drunkenness, cursing, swearing, fearful imprecations, scorning and scoffing At Goodness,
and envying purity and sincerity? If he deale so hardly (as it may seeme) with Abraham, Jacob, David, Jeremy, and other his dearest ones, what will he doe with prophane Esau's, scoffing Ismaels, cursed Cams, and the rest of the rabble of wicked men? If it be thus with the greene Tree, what shall be done to the dry? If God deale thus with his owne people, what will he doe with his and their enemies? the common enemies of his Church, bloud-thirsty enemies, that seeke the suppression of his glorious Gospell, the ruine and destruction of his Church & people? Behold (sayes Solomon ) the righteous shall be recompenced in the earth, much more the wicked and the sinner.
and envying purity and sincerity? If he deal so hardly (as it may seem) with Abraham, Jacob, David, Jeremiah, and other his dearest ones, what will he do with profane Esau's, scoffing Ishmaels, cursed Cams, and the rest of the rabble of wicked men? If it be thus with the green Tree, what shall be done to the dry? If God deal thus with his own people, what will he do with his and their enemies? the Common enemies of his Church, bloodthirsty enemies, that seek the suppression of his glorious Gospel, the ruin and destruction of his Church & people? Behold (Says Solomon) the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth, much more the wicked and the sinner.
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If Iudgement begin at the house of God, where shall the sinner and ungodly appeare? yea where shall the professed and publicke enemies of the Church appeare? If Christ shall be revealed from Heaven in flaming fire, with his mighty Angels, to take vengeance on them that know not God,
If Judgement begin At the house of God, where shall the sinner and ungodly appear? yea where shall the professed and public enemies of the Church appear? If christ shall be revealed from Heaven in flaming fire, with his mighty Angels, to take vengeance on them that know not God,
See Jer. 25. ver. 12, &c. where God by his Prophet Jeremy, after he had threatned the Jewes with 70 yeares captivity, he prophesies of the utter destruction,
See Jer. 25. ver. 12, etc. where God by his Prophet Jeremiah, After he had threatened the Jews with 70 Years captivity, he prophecies of the utter destruction,
This is the use wicked men, especially the enemies of the Church should make of this point, to think of it with dread and astonishment, to repent and amend;
This is the use wicked men, especially the enemies of the Church should make of this point, to think of it with dread and astonishment, to Repent and amend;
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for to them that will still goe on in their evill wayes, this very thing that they are enemies, is to them an evident token of perdition, saith the Apostle.
for to them that will still go on in their evil ways, this very thing that they Are enemies, is to them an evident token of perdition, Says the Apostle.
For in common reason, If they that are Gods owne peculiar people, who have the spirit of God and Christ, who are the sonnes and daughters of the God of Heaven, the dearly beloved of his soule, whom he loves next to himselfe in Christ, who are all beautuous and lovely in his sight, being adorned with the graces of his spirit, who are his jewels,
For in Common reason, If they that Are God's own peculiar people, who have the Spirit of God and christ, who Are the Sons and daughters of the God of Heaven, the dearly Beloved of his soul, whom he loves next to himself in christ, who Are all beauteous and lovely in his sighed, being adorned with the graces of his Spirit, who Are his Jewels,
as deare to him as the apple of his eye, who doe often bewaile their sinnes against God, judge and condemne themselves for them, have the Spirit of God and Christ to pleade for them, who doe unfainedly desire to please God and honour him, and walke uprightly before him:
as deer to him as the apple of his eye, who do often bewail their Sins against God, judge and condemn themselves for them, have the Spirit of God and christ to plead for them, who do unfeignedly desire to please God and honour him, and walk uprightly before him:
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then I appeale to thine owne conscience) thinke what thy doome is like to be, that never repentest, that seldome prayest in private, that never strivest against sinne,
then I appeal to thine own conscience) think what thy doom is like to be, that never Repentest, that seldom Prayest in private, that never Strivest against sin,
but rather strivest to exceed in sinne, at least goest on still in sin and sinfull courses, against all reproofe, checks of conscience, admonitions, &c.
but rather Strivest to exceed in sin, At least goest on still in since and sinful courses, against all reproof, Checks of conscience, admonitions, etc.
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And can it ever sinke into the head of any reasonable man, that the adversaries of his people, the malignant enemies of the Church shall goe unpunished,
And can it ever sink into the head of any reasonable man, that the Adversaries of his people, the malignant enemies of the Church shall go unpunished,
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when his owne dearest children escape not the rod? Beleeve it Brethren, every disgrace, every dis•ase, every affliction that befals the righteous, is to the wicked ▪ especially to the open enemies of his people a pledge of that everlasting shame,
when his own dearest children escape not the rod? Believe it Brothers, every disgrace, every dis•ase, every affliction that befalls the righteous, is to the wicked ▪ especially to the open enemies of his people a pledge of that everlasting shame,
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If the Lord Christ himselfe, when he stood in our roome, and sustained the person of a sinner (•hough he was in himselfe without sinne, most holy, harmelesse, the Son of God,
If the Lord christ himself, when he stood in our room, and sustained the person of a sinner (•hough he was in himself without sin, most holy, harmless, the Son of God,
and his soule pou•ed forth, yea brought to that extremity, that (though supported by his God-hea•) he cryed out in the extreame bitternesse of his soule, lying under the sence of divine wrath, My God, my God,
and his soul pou•ed forth, yea brought to that extremity, that (though supported by his God-hea•) he cried out in the extreme bitterness of his soul, lying under the sense of divine wrath, My God, my God,
but especially to the Church of Christ, and the godly in it, against whom he hath a most bitter enmity and implacable malice, the godly must looke for troubles,
but especially to the Church of christ, and the godly in it, against whom he hath a most bitter enmity and implacable malice, the godly must look for Troubles,
2. Also while there are wicked men, the Devils instruments, set on fire from Hell, heated with most bitter envy and rage against the godly, seeking to hinder their welfare,
2. Also while there Are wicked men, the Devils Instruments, Set on fire from Hell, heated with most bitter envy and rage against the godly, seeking to hinder their welfare,
partly out of malice against the Saints whom they hate, and whose graces, goodnesse, and outward prosperity they envy, and specially this great happinesse, which surely God intends his people by this great and long desired worke of reformation,
partly out of malice against the Saints whom they hate, and whose graces, Goodness, and outward Prosperity they envy, and specially this great happiness, which surely God intends his people by this great and long desired work of Reformation,
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so happily and hopefully begun by the worthies of Israel, especially while the Papists, Priests and J•suites, the Devils choise instruments doe continue among us, we can looke for no setled peace and security,
so happily and hopefully begun by the worthies of Israel, especially while the Papists, Priests and J•suites, the Devils choice Instruments do continue among us, we can look for no settled peace and security,
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and the Dove among Kites, thinke to be quiet, secure and safe, as the godly thinke to be quiet and secure, to enjoy prosperity and peace with wicked men, especially with Rome, while Romes bastard brood of cursed Impes, the Priests and Jesuites find harbour among us, besides other exigents and tryals, that God usually brings his people into for their good in the conclusion,
and the Dove among Kites, think to be quiet, secure and safe, as the godly think to be quiet and secure, to enjoy Prosperity and peace with wicked men, especially with Room, while Romes bastard brood of cursed Imps, the Priests and Jesuits find harbour among us, beside other exigents and trials, that God usually brings his people into for their good in the conclusion,
like the house builded on the sand when a storme came, because they did not before-hand lay a good foundation, thinke what they should meet with in the way to Heaven, and prepare for the worst.
like the house built on the sand when a storm Come, Because they did not beforehand lay a good Foundation, think what they should meet with in the Way to Heaven, and prepare for the worst.
Quest. You will say what is to be done, that we may be prepared for troubles, that whatsoever troubles may befall us, we may be able with comfort to undergoe them?
Quest. You will say what is to be done, that we may be prepared for Troubles, that whatsoever Troubles may befall us, we may be able with Comfort to undergo them?
For if God be with us (saith the Apostle) who can be against us? what enemy? what weapon can prevaile? If a man be brought into the Mount, into never so great troubles, to the uttermost extremity, that all meanes, helps and hopes in the world faile him;
For if God be with us (Says the Apostle) who can be against us? what enemy? what weapon can prevail? If a man be brought into the Mount, into never so great Troubles, to the uttermost extremity, that all means, helps and hope's in the world fail him;
Therefore seeke unto God betimes, make thy peace with him, confesse and bewayle thy sinnes, humble thy selfe before him, intreat his favour in the Lord Jesus, as the Sydonians did Herods favour, by the meanes of Blastus the Kings Chamberlaine.
Therefore seek unto God betimes, make thy peace with him, confess and bewail thy Sins, humble thy self before him, entreat his favour in the Lord jesus, as the Sidonians did Herods favour, by the means of Blastus the Kings Chamberlain.
As the Apostle did (saith he) I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
As the Apostle did (Says he) I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
or any other creatures, or any way for righteousnesse sake, and layes all together and then compares that with glory and upon sound judgement concludes, I reckon that the sufferings — And so must we doe,
or any other creatures, or any Way for righteousness sake, and lays all together and then compares that with glory and upon found judgement concludes, I reckon that the sufferings — And so must we do,
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This good advise our Saviour gave to his followers, when he saw great multitudes, he turned to them and said, Whosoever doth not beare his Crosse and come after me, he cannot be my Disciple.
This good Advice our Saviour gave to his followers, when he saw great Multitudes, he turned to them and said, Whosoever does not bear his Cross and come After me, he cannot be my Disciple.
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therefore fore-cast the cost, consider before-hand what you may s•ff•r, and the great and incomparable reward of well-doing and suffering in a good cause.
Therefore forecast the cost, Consider beforehand what you may s•ff•r, and the great and incomparable reward of welldoing and suffering in a good cause.
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Such a resolution Paul •ad, when his friends told him that he must be bound at Jerusalem, and be delivered into the hands of the Gentiles, and besought him with teares not to goe up to Jerusalem, saith he, What doe ye meane to weep and to breake my heart? I am ready not to be bound only,
Such a resolution Paul •ad, when his Friends told him that he must be bound At Jerusalem, and be Delivered into the hands of the Gentiles, and besought him with tears not to go up to Jerusalem, Says he, What do you mean to weep and to break my heart? I am ready not to be bound only,
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Therefore our Lord Christ when he exhorted any to follow him in taking up his Crosse, (i.e.) by a willing submitting to suffer and undergoe all troubles, they should meet with in the way to Heaven, gives them this good counsell, and commands them to observe it, to deny themselves. If any man will come after me, let him deny himselfe,
Therefore our Lord christ when he exhorted any to follow him in taking up his Cross, (i.e.) by a willing submitting to suffer and undergo all Troubles, they should meet with in the Way to Heaven, gives them this good counsel, and commands them to observe it, to deny themselves. If any man will come After me, let him deny himself,
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when a man is dead to the world, then whipping, buffering, or the fiery tryall of persecution, which strips a man of all outward things, troubles him not, or very little.
when a man is dead to the world, then whipping, buffering, or the fiery trial of persecution, which strips a man of all outward things, Troubles him not, or very little.
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for he that hath learned to deny himselfe in any thing, and hath his heart weaned from them, will without trouble part with an Isaac, with any thing at Gods command, suffer the losse of all with joy,
for he that hath learned to deny himself in any thing, and hath his heart weaned from them, will without trouble part with an Isaac, with any thing At God's command, suffer the loss of all with joy,
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None of these things move me (saith Paul, a self-denying Christian) neither count I my life deare unto me, &c. Oh this world is a mighty hinderance to suffering!
None of these things move me (Says Paul, a self-denying Christian) neither count I my life deer unto me, etc. O this world is a mighty hindrance to suffering!
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They that will be victorious in set-battles, doe first traine themselves at home, and see how they can carry themselves, learne their severall postures for every sadden emergent occasion, shoot first with powder at marks, &c. So a Christian that would behave himselfe bravely in Christs field, in Christs cause with Abraham, Job, &c. must learne and exercise himselfe at home and before hand;
They that will be victorious in set-battles, doe First train themselves At home, and see how they can carry themselves, Learn their several postures for every sadden emergent occasion, shoot First with powder At marks, etc. So a Christian that would behave himself bravely in Christ field, in Christ cause with Abraham, Job, etc. must Learn and exercise himself At home and before hand;
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learne to suffer at home, and beare the thrusts of woodden Swords: the persecutions of Protestants, the scoffes, scorns, reproaches, and other vile carriages of carnall Protestants,
Learn to suffer At home, and bear the thrusts of wooden Swords: the persecutions of Protestants, the scoffs, scorns, Reproaches, and other vile carriages of carnal Protestants,
and custome our selves to beare and slight all scoffes, scornes, and frownes of men, cheerfully to undergoe all small losses and troubles, & sicitur ad magna, and so we shall in time be inabled t undergoe great things with little alteration in our affection,
and custom our selves to bear and slight all scoffs, scorns, and frowns of men, cheerfully to undergo all small losses and Troubles, & sicitur ad Magna, and so we shall in time be enabled tO undergo great things with little alteration in our affection,
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what is the reason that many fall away in evill times, in times of suffering? is it not because they have no true, sincere love to Jesus Christ and his Truth? Many waters are not able to quench Love,
what is the reason that many fallen away in evil times, in times of suffering? is it not Because they have no true, sincere love to jesus christ and his Truth? Many waters Are not able to quench Love,
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Therefore Beloved in the Lord, labour for a well grounded faith, and a sound, unfained love to God, to Jesus Christ and your Countries peace and welfare;
Therefore beloved in the Lord, labour for a well grounded faith, and a found, unfeigned love to God, to jesus christ and your Countries peace and welfare;
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be carefull therefore to have a well grounded love that hath good rooting, root of judgement and root of affection, to have such a love as Christ hath to us,
be careful Therefore to have a well grounded love that hath good rooting, root of judgement and root of affection, to have such a love as christ hath to us,
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Now treasure up faith and patience and love, as Joseph did corne seeing a day of utterance will come, a day of spending not of getting, a day wherein all wee have may bee little enough.
Now treasure up faith and patience and love, as Joseph did corn seeing a day of utterance will come, a day of spending not of getting, a day wherein all we have may be little enough.
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7. To adde one more (for we cannot say too much, we cannot be too well prepared for the evill day) I say with the Apostle, Tut on the whole Armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evill day,
7. To add one more (for we cannot say too much, we cannot be too well prepared for the evil day) I say with the Apostle, Tut on the Whole Armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,
for we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, &c. If a man be to fight with his enemy in the field, he will put on his armour to defend himselfe in the best wise he can,
for we wrestle not with Flesh and blood, but against principalities and Powers, etc. If a man be to fight with his enemy in the field, he will put on his armour to defend himself in the best wise he can,
therefore called Principalities, Powers, the Rulers of the darknesse of this world, the god of this world, &c. and therefore we have great need to buckle about us all the peeces of our spirituall armour,
Therefore called Principalities, Powers, the Rulers of the darkness of this world, the god of this world, etc. and Therefore we have great need to buckle about us all the Pieces of our spiritual armour,
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1. Pecce of the Christians spirituall Armour, is the girdle of Truth, that is, Ʋprightnesse, Sincerity and single heartednesse, to sticke to the Truth for the Truths sake, to take Christ for himselfe, Religion for Religions sake.
1. Pecce of the Christians spiritual Armour, is the girdle of Truth, that is, Ʋprightnesse, Sincerity and single heartedness, to stick to the Truth for the Truths sake, to take christ for himself, Religion for Religions sake.
2. The Breast-plate of Righteousnesse or Justice, Put on the Brest-plate of Righteousnesse, saith the Apostle, Righteousnesse or Justice (I meane distributive Justice) whereby a man doth carry himselfe righteously and justly in all his wayes toward God and men, giving unto God that beliefe, love, feare, honour, praise and obedience that is due unto him,
2. The Breastplate of Righteousness or justice, Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, Says the Apostle, Righteousness or justice (I mean distributive justice) whereby a man does carry himself righteously and justly in all his ways towards God and men, giving unto God that belief, love, Fear, honour, praise and Obedience that is due unto him,
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This is a Brest-plate, what is the use of a Brest-plate? to guard the heart, liver and other vitall parts from darts, arrowes, shot and the thrusts of the enemies:
This is a Breastplate, what is the use of a Breastplate? to guard the heart, liver and other vital parts from darts, arrows, shot and the thrusts of the enemies:
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Therfore labor to manifest the truth and power of godlines, by an hearty indeavour to walke in obedience to all the commands of God, to give unto God that tribute of praise, love, &c. that to him appertaineth and is due, Render to God the things that are Gods. The Apostle tels us the benefit of it,
Therefore labour to manifest the truth and power of godliness, by an hearty endeavour to walk in Obedience to all the commands of God, to give unto God that tribute of praise, love, etc. that to him appertaineth and is due, Render to God the things that Are God's The Apostle tells us the benefit of it,
when he saith, This is our reioycing, (namely in times of affliction and trouble) the testimony of our conscience, that in simpl•city and godly sincerity we have had our conversation in the world;
when he Says, This is our rejoicing, (namely in times of affliction and trouble) the testimony of our conscience, that in simpl•city and godly sincerity we have had our Conversation in the world;
So Paul, I am now ready to be offered up, ( i. e. to shed my blood for the Gospell and Christ) hence-forth is laid up for me a crowne of Righteousnesse, &c. But how came he by this comfort and confidence, that he could with such willingnesse shed his blood in the cause of Christ? saith he, J have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, the doctrine and grace of faith.
So Paul, I am now ready to be offered up, (i. e. to shed my blood for the Gospel and christ) henceforth is laid up for me a crown of Righteousness, etc. But how Come he by this Comfort and confidence, that he could with such willingness shed his blood in the cause of christ? Says he, J have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, the Doctrine and grace of faith.
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Oh what a comfort will it be to a man in evill times, in all his troubles, that he can truly say, I have walked uprightly before God, I have discharged a good conscience in all things, I have lived in all good conscience towards God, and towards man. A 3•. Peece of spirituall armour are shooes of peace, shod with the preparation of the Gospell of peace, i. e.
O what a Comfort will it be to a man in evil times, in all his Troubles, that he can truly say, I have walked uprightly before God, I have discharged a good conscience in all things, I have lived in all good conscience towards God, and towards man. A 3•. Piece of spiritual armour Are shoes of peace, shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, i. e.
This will arme a man against the prickes. A 4h. Peece of spirituall armour is, The shield of faith. Above all (sayes the Apostle) take the field of faith.
This will arm a man against the pricks. A 4h. Piece of spiritual armour is, The shield of faith. Above all (Says the Apostle) take the field of faith.
A man must be soundly principled and informed in the grounds of the true Christian Religion, otherwise he shall never be able to suffer for the Gospell of Christ, till well grounded in the truth of Christ, much lesse wholly cast himselfe upon the goodnesse of God,
A man must be soundly principled and informed in the grounds of the true Christian Religion, otherwise he shall never be able to suffer for the Gospel of christ, till well grounded in the truth of christ, much less wholly cast himself upon the Goodness of God,
for what man will lay downe his life for he knowes not what? An ignorant person is easily seduced and d•awne from the true Protestant Religion to Popery,
for what man will lay down his life for he knows not what? an ignorant person is Easily seduced and d•awne from the true Protestant Religion to Popery,
when he shall aske you, why will you run your selfe into danger? why will you s•ff r? remember your selfe, life is sweet ▪ and the fire is terrible? you may answer,
when he shall ask you, why will you run your self into danger? why will you s•ff r? Remember your self, life is sweet ▪ and the fire is terrible? you may answer,
2. Saving or iustifying faith, which we may properly call also divine faith, which is a grace of God, whereby a man doth rest himselfe on the promises of the Gospell, waiting upon God,
2. Saving or justifying faith, which we may properly call also divine faith, which is a grace of God, whereby a man does rest himself on the promises of the Gospel, waiting upon God,
This s•feguards a Christian against all assaults of Satan and tryals in affliction, as an helmet safeguards the head, against all darts and blowes of the adversary in the day of battell.
This s•feguards a Christian against all assaults of Satan and trials in affliction, as an helmet safeguards the head, against all darts and blows of the adversary in the day of battle.
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What will not a man doe or undergoe, that hath some evidence and hope of s•lvation? Therefore to faith joyne hope, that as by faith we lay hold on eternall salvation,
What will not a man do or undergo, that hath Some evidence and hope of s•lvation? Therefore to faith join hope, that as by faith we lay hold on Eternal salvation,
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and doth answer all temptations, carnall friends, and their reasonings, as our Saviour did Satan, with a Scriptum est, It is written, thou shalt not doe this or that.
and does answer all temptations, carnal Friends, and their reasonings, as our Saviour did Satan, with a Scriptum est, It is written, thou shalt not do this or that.
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This will first backe temptations to evill, as a sword held to the breast of a theefe, will (if any thing will) keep him from doing that mischiefe he intends. 2. It serves to direct a man in all conditions how to carry himselfe, Psal 119. Thy word is a light unto my paths,
This will First back temptations to evil, as a sword held to the breast of a thief, will (if any thing will) keep him from doing that mischief he intends. 2. It serves to Direct a man in all conditions how to carry himself, Psalm 119. Thy word is a Light unto my paths,
therefore take to you this weapon also, labour to have the word of God dwell in you richly, (i. e.) plentifully, to be well skilled and versed in it, that you may have it ready upon all occasions, to make use of it.
Therefore take to you this weapon also, labour to have the word of God dwell in you richly, (i. e.) plentifully, to be well skilled and versed in it, that you may have it ready upon all occasions, to make use of it.
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Yet so it is, that many Christians who have this rich and precious armour, that is more precious then gold (as is said particularly of faith) doe for want of a right use of it, live uncomfortably,
Yet so it is, that many Christians who have this rich and precious armour, that is more precious then gold (as is said particularly of faith) do for want of a right use of it, live uncomfortably,
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as well as with particular persons, as all those instances above mentioned, and this Nation can witnesse by often experience, by reason of the many malicious designes of malignant and bloud-thirsty Papists, who of all enemies the Christian Church hath, are the most cruell, bloudy, inhumane and barbarous,
as well as with particular Persons, as all those instances above mentioned, and this nation can witness by often experience, by reason of the many malicious designs of malignant and bloodthirsty Papists, who of all enemies the Christian Church hath, Are the most cruel, bloody, inhumane and barbarous,
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and murmure or repiue, but with cheerfulnesse, courage and constancy undergoe it. Therefore consider 1. That afflictions and troubles are the lot of the godly, Psal. 125.3.
and murmur or repiue, but with cheerfulness, courage and constancy undergo it. Therefore Consider 1. That afflictions and Troubles Are the lot of the godly, Psalm 125.3.
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and were subject to the rage of most malignant and impetuous enemies, such as Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, Rabshecah, Haman and their adherents, shall we thinke it strange, marvell, much lesse murmure,
and were Subject to the rage of most malignant and impetuous enemies, such as Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, Rabshakeh, Haman and their adherents, shall we think it strange, marvel, much less murmur,
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Shall I not drinke (said he) of the cup my Father hath given me? He suffered the vials of Gods wrath, the extremity of his fu•y, never any suff•ring like his,
Shall I not drink (said he) of the cup my Father hath given me? He suffered the vials of God's wrath, the extremity of his fu•y, never any suff•ring like his,
and should we thinke it a strange thing to su•fer? Should not the Souldiers follow their Captaine and Leader? Is it not well that we fare no worse then our Lord and Saviour? If the world hate you (said our Saviour) you know it hated me,
and should we think it a strange thing to su•fer? Should not the Soldiers follow their Captain and Leader? Is it not well that we fare no Worse then our Lord and Saviour? If the world hate you (said our Saviour) you know it hated me,
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because he hath as many fingers and toes, and other members, as other men have, seeing there is use of all the members, an• they serve to make the perfection of the whole man? so afflictions and troubles wisely managed, do helpe to make a man a compleat Christian, That yee may be perfect (sayes the Apostle James ) entire and wanting nothing, entire for parts, not for degrees of obedience;
Because he hath as many fingers and toes, and other members, as other men have, seeing there is use of all the members, an• they serve to make the perfection of the Whole man? so afflictions and Troubles wisely managed, do help to make a man a complete Christian, That ye may be perfect (Says the Apostle James) entire and wanting nothing, entire for parts, not for Degrees of Obedience;
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but chearfull also under afflictions, as it did Job, when God had by the Sabeans and others taken away all his Cattle, a mighty Estate, Servants and Children, saith he, N•ked came I out of my mothers wombe, and naked shall I returne thither:
but cheerful also under afflictions, as it did Job, when God had by the Sabeans and Others taken away all his Cattle, a mighty Estate, Servants and Children, Says he, N•ked Come I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither:
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Therefore we should patiently beare all afflictions and troubles whatsoever, because we suffer justly and most deservedly, the Lord is righteous in afflicting us.
Therefore we should patiently bear all afflictions and Troubles whatsoever, Because we suffer justly and most deservedly, the Lord is righteous in afflicting us.
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The faithfull, the godly are Souldiers, Labourers, Sowers, &c. Now consider all these, and see if there be not a kind of necessity, in respect of their condition of meeting with troubles.
The faithful, the godly Are Soldiers, Labourers, Sower's, etc. Now Consider all these, and see if there be not a kind of necessity, in respect of their condition of meeting with Troubles.
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1. The true Christian is a Souldier, and a Souldier must meet with straits, hard services sometimes, fight hard before he gets the victory, endure blowes and dangerous wounds sometimes, runne through the pikes (as we say) before he gets the victory, so must a Christian.
1. The true Christian is a Soldier, and a Soldier must meet with straits, hard services sometime, fight hard before he gets the victory, endure blows and dangerous wounds sometime, run through the pikes (as we say) before he gets the victory, so must a Christian.
A Christians life is a warfare, and you know, it is no new thing for Souldiers, to heare the Drum beat, Trumpets sound, the Cannons roare and Bullets fly about their Ears and Heads,
A Christians life is a warfare, and you know, it is no new thing for Soldiers, to hear the Drum beatrice, Trumpets found, the Cannons roar and Bullets fly about their Ears and Heads,
God restraines them all more or lesse, for the good of his people, there should otherwise be no living for the righteous upon the earth among evill men:
God restrains them all more or less, for the good of his people, there should otherwise be no living for the righteous upon the earth among evil men:
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Thirdly, In respect of the place where wee live, likened to a Wildernesse, to a Sea. As it was with Israel when they went out of Aegypt to Canaan, they went through the Wildernesse:
Thirdly, In respect of the place where we live, likened to a Wilderness, to a Sea. As it was with Israel when they went out of Egypt to Canaan, they went through the Wilderness:
Now in a Wildernesse there are Bryars and Thornes, Wolves, Beares, Lyons, Serpents, &c. and it is not strange for the honest Traveller to meet with such creatures there;
Now in a Wilderness there Are Briars and Thorns, Wolves, Bears, Lyons, Serpents, etc. and it is not strange for the honest Traveller to meet with such creatures there;
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now what is more usuall then to have windes and stormes at Sea? to be tossed to and fro, to meet with foule weather? to heare the waves roare and rage and dash into the ship,
now what is more usual then to have winds and storms At Sea? to be tossed to and from, to meet with foul weather? to hear the waves roar and rage and dash into the ship,
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also sometimes to light on the rocks, yea, to suffer shipwrack on the rocks and dangerous sands? So if (as we sayle in the barke of our fraile bodie towards Heaven) the windes blow,
also sometime to Light on the Rocks, yea, to suffer shipwreck on the Rocks and dangerous sands? So if (as we sail in the bark of our frail body towards Heaven) the winds blow,
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and stormes arise, ready to sinke our ship or split her on the rockes, is it any new or strange thing that wee should be much moved at it? It is therefore a point of wisedome to prepare for,
and storms arise, ready to sink our ship or split her on the Rocks, is it any new or strange thing that we should be much moved At it? It is Therefore a point of Wisdom to prepare for,
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as a sound shoulder will beare a great weight with else and pleasure, whereas a broken, bruised or dis-joynted shoulder, will cry out and shrinke under every little thing.
as a found shoulder will bear a great weight with Else and pleasure, whereas a broken, Bruised or disjointed shoulder, will cry out and shrink under every little thing.
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if conscience be not seared or a sleep, or benummed he hath a double burden to beare, the weight of affliction and a guilty conscience, which is most grievous.
if conscience be not seared or a sleep, or benumbed he hath a double burden to bear, the weight of affliction and a guilty conscience, which is most grievous.
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For a small moment have J forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee, saith the Lord to Israel The troubles of the godly are indeed NONLATINALPHABET, sufferings, yet they are but NONLATINALPHABET, the sufferings of this present time, saith the Apostle to the Romans.
For a small moment have J forsaken thee, but with great Mercies will I gather thee, Says the Lord to Israel The Troubles of the godly Are indeed, sufferings, yet they Are but, the sufferings of this present time, Says the Apostle to the Romans.
So that these afflictions, though they may be sharpe, yet they are but short, and if they continue to the uttermost they possibly c•n doe, it is but till death, they end with death.
So that these afflictions, though they may be sharp, yet they Are but short, and if they continue to the uttermost they possibly c•n do, it is but till death, they end with death.
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Death though it doe indeed begin the wicked mans misery, yet it puts an end to all the godly mans suffering, they end with his life and doe increase his glory, makes Heaven more sweet and welcome.
Death though it do indeed begin the wicked men misery, yet it puts an end to all the godly men suffering, they end with his life and do increase his glory, makes Heaven more sweet and welcome.
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Therefore saith the Apostle, Let them that weepe, be as though they wept not, but things that are invisible are to be regarded, and seriously thought on, the wrath of God, the pains of hell;
Therefore Says the Apostle, Let them that weep, be as though they wept not, but things that Are invisible Are to be regarded, and seriously Thought on, the wrath of God, the pains of hell;
5. Consider this also, that it is a great honour to suffer for righteousness, to be singled out to be the Lords Champion, to shew forth Gods wisdome, power and goodnesse in his servants.
5. Consider this also, that it is a great honour to suffer for righteousness, to be singled out to be the lords Champion, to show forth God's Wisdom, power and Goodness in his Servants.
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All the Saints have not the honour, to be singled out with Abraham, that the world may see the truth and strength of their faith, patience, love to God, &c. To beare the markes of the Lord Jesus is a singular priviledge;
All the Saints have not the honour, to be singled out with Abraham, that the world may see the truth and strength of their faith, patience, love to God, etc. To bear the marks of the Lord jesus is a singular privilege;
therefore the Apostles (though used as rogues, whipped) went away from the counsell, reioycing that they were worthy to suffer shame for l•• Name, not because they were worthy to suffer,
Therefore the Apostles (though used as rogues, whipped) went away from the counsel, rejoicing that they were worthy to suffer shame for l•• Name, not Because they were worthy to suffer,
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladnesse (saith the Apostle) and have such in reputation, the reason, because for the worke of Christ, he was neare unto death.
Receive him Therefore in the Lord with all gladness (Says the Apostle) and have such in reputation, the reason, Because for the work of christ, he was near unto death.
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They shall walke with me in white (saith Christ) for they are worthy. They shall have long white roabes given them, i. e an honourable name (as some doe expound it) and not amisse:
They shall walk with me in white (Says christ) for they Are worthy. They shall have long white robes given them, i. e an honourable name (as Some do expound it) and not amiss:
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and consequently their comforts, to purge out sinne and corruption, and make them more pure and precious like the refined gold, to wean them from the world, make them more heavenly minded, &c.
and consequently their comforts, to purge out sin and corruption, and make them more pure and precious like the refined gold, to wean them from the world, make them more heavenly minded, etc.
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I dare confidently affirme it, That Reformation should never have been raised up to that blessed and desired hight (which in all probability, it is likely through Gods goodnesse to come unto) had not the malignant enemies of the Church, the Papists,
I Dare confidently affirm it, That Reformation should never have been raised up to that blessed and desired hight (which in all probability, it is likely through God's Goodness to come unto) had not the malignant enemies of the Church, the Papists,
2. The troubles and tryals of the faithfull will likewise make much for our future good, both in point of honour (as hath bin shewed) and of benefit it will bring glory, especially suffering for righteousnesse sake, and the truths sake.
2. The Troubles and trials of the faithful will likewise make much for our future good, both in point of honour (as hath been showed) and of benefit it will bring glory, especially suffering for righteousness sake, and the truths sake.
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The affliction is but short and light, but the reward is exceeding great and lasting, no lesse then glory, which is the highest pitch of all honour and felicity.
The affliction is but short and Light, but the reward is exceeding great and lasting, no less then glory, which is the highest pitch of all honour and felicity.
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Here is glory, and more, a weight of glory, and if there were but an equall weight of glory to suffering, the difference would be exceeding great, seeing as one dram of gold is more worth then many pounds of lead:
Here is glory, and more, a weight of glory, and if there were but an equal weight of glory to suffering, the difference would be exceeding great, seeing as one dram of gold is more worth then many pounds of led:
yea exceeding much more (marke the words) a far more exceeding weight of glory (the Originall is) exceeding full and expressive and which maketh all compleate, it is eternall.
yea exceeding much more (mark the words) a Far more exceeding weight of glory (the Original is) exceeding full and expressive and which makes all complete, it is Eternal.
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This was it that did encourage the Martyrs most willingly to goe to the prison, to the stake, the Christians to cry out to the persecutors of their brethren,
This was it that did encourage the Martyrs most willingly to go to the prison, to the stake, the Christians to cry out to the persecutors of their brothers,
even longing to suffer with them, and some have wept much, because through a mistake, they have been sent backe againe from the stake to the prison, or kept from suffering.
even longing to suffer with them, and Some have wept much, Because through a mistake, they have been sent back again from the stake to the prison, or kept from suffering.
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This was it that made Moses when he came to yeares, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
This was it that made Moses when he Come to Years, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
And the Lord Christ himselfe, for the ioy that was set before him, endered the crosse, and despised the shame. Let us consider those things to stay our hearts, make us patient,
And the Lord christ himself, for the joy that was Set before him, endeared the cross, and despised the shame. Let us Consider those things to stay our hearts, make us patient,
when they consider the blessed ends, fruits and effects of afflictions and tryals sanctified (as they are to all the faithfull) so farre are afflictions and sefferings,
when they Consider the blessed ends, fruits and effects of afflictions and trials sanctified (as they Are to all the faithful) so Far Are afflictions and sefferings,
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It was so with Abraham here, Jacob, Job, David, Paul and others, and with the Church of God in Egypt, in the Wildernesse, in the land of Canaan, in the time of the Judges and of the Kings, notwithstanding all their sufferings,
It was so with Abraham Here, Jacob, Job, David, Paul and Others, and with the Church of God in Egypt, in the Wilderness, in the land of Canaan, in the time of the Judges and of the Kings, notwithstanding all their sufferings,
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Yea this very thing to have bitter adversaries for righteousnesse sake, and Religion sake, and to have troubles and tryals in the world, is an evident Argument of Gods speciall favour to such.
Yea this very thing to have bitter Adversaries for righteousness sake, and Religion sake, and to have Troubles and trials in the world, is an evident Argument of God's special favour to such.
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as against the Church and godly in it, and most against the most eminent of them, They shall lay their hands on you (said our Saviour to his Apostles) and they shall per ecute you, delivering you up into the Synagogues,
as against the Church and godly in it, and most against the most eminent of them, They shall lay their hands on you (said our Saviour to his Apostles) and they shall per ecute you, delivering you up into the Synagogues,
This is (as Salomon speaks) to answer a foole according to his folly. 2. Nothing is more apparant then this, That the true Church of God, both Jewes and Christians, have often been put to the worse,
This is (as Solomon speaks) to answer a fool according to his folly. 2. Nothing is more apparent then this, That the true Church of God, both Jews and Christians, have often been put to the Worse,
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and grievovsly afflicted by the Pagans and Heathens, That the most renowned servants of God have suffered great things, been brought to grievous exigents divers times,
and grievously afflicted by the Pagans and heathens, That the most renowned Servants of God have suffered great things, been brought to grievous exigents diverse times,
Fifthly and lastly, Seeing we are here subject to troubles, even the most grievous, to be brought into the Mount, into extremities, this should make us to thirst and long after Heaven, to set our hearts upon, long after,
Fifthly and lastly, Seeing we Are Here Subject to Troubles, even the most grievous, to be brought into the Mount, into extremities, this should make us to thirst and long After Heaven, to Set our hearts upon, long After,
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and labour for that happinesse and security of the Church in Heaven, where there is no trouble, no enemy that can approach or doe any hurt, neither man nor Devill;
and labour for that happiness and security of the Church in Heaven, where there is no trouble, no enemy that can approach or do any hurt, neither man nor devil;
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Here the godly are subject to afflictions and troubles, even the most grievous, to the rage of malignant and mighty enemies, proud, insolent adversaries, suffer many things from their tongues, that are set on fire from Hell, are full of poison, and are as sharp swords;
Here the godly Are Subject to afflictions and Troubles, even the most grievous, to the rage of malignant and mighty enemies, proud, insolent Adversaries, suffer many things from their tongues, that Are Set on fire from Hell, Are full of poison, and Are as sharp swords;
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and be with Christ, which is best of all, when divine providence shall see good and ca•l for us, to say with David in his absence from the place of Gods speciall presence, When shall I come and appeare before God? and with them under the Altar, How long Lord, holy and true, and with the Church, Come Lord Jesus, come quickly!
and be with christ, which is best of all, when divine providence shall see good and ca•l for us, to say with David in his absence from the place of God's special presence, When shall I come and appear before God? and with them under the Altar, How long Lord, holy and true, and with the Church, Come Lord jesus, come quickly!
In this point before I come to application, take notice of these 3. things: 1. The truth of the point, That God will help and deliver his people in their extremi•ies.
In this point before I come to application, take notice of these 3. things: 1. The truth of the point, That God will help and deliver his people in their extremi•ies.
to David when encompassed by Saul and his men in the Wildernesse of Maon; to Jonas, after he had been three dayes and three nights in the Whales belly;
to David when encompassed by Saul and his men in the Wilderness of Maon; to Jonah, After he had been three days and three nights in the Whale's belly;
1. By striking suddain feares and dreadfull apprehensions into them, like that into the Canaanites, The terrour of you is fallen upon us (said Rahab ) and the Inhabitants of the Land faint because of you.
1. By striking sudden fears and dreadful apprehensions into them, like that into the Canaanites, The terror of you is fallen upon us (said Rahab) and the Inhabitants of the Land faint Because of you.
So the Moabites were strangely overcome and Israel delivered from their designes, by reason of the seeming colour of blood on the water, occasioned by the reflection of the Sunne beames shining upon it.
So the Moabites were strangely overcome and Israel Delivered from their designs, by reason of the seeming colour of blood on the water, occasioned by the reflection of the Sun beams shining upon it.
And thus he dealt with the Duke of Ireland and his Army, when with the forces raised in Lancashire, Cheshire and Wales, he came up towards London against the Parliament, their great spirits were so benummed, discouraged and amazed at the sight of the Appellants Army, that when they should give the assault, (God not suffering the effusion of blood) they stood still making no shew of resisting,
And thus he dealt with the Duke of Ireland and his Army, when with the forces raised in Lancashire, Cheshire and Wales, he Come up towards London against the Parliament, their great spirits were so benumbed, discouraged and amazed At the sighed of the Appellants Army, that when they should give the assault, (God not suffering the effusion of blood) they stood still making no show of resisting,
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Secondly, God sometimes weakens the Adversaries power, and delivers his people, by spoyling them of their instruments, which are very helpefull to them:
Secondly, God sometime weakens the Adversaries power, and delivers his people, by spoiling them of their Instruments, which Are very helpful to them:
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when God smites men in their wits.) So he dealt with Pharaoh king of Aegypt. The Princes of Zoan are become •ooles, the councell of the wise Counsellours of Pharaoh is become brutish; how say you unto Pharaoh? I am the sonne of the wise, the sonn• of ancient Kings.
when God smites men in their wits.) So he dealt with Pharaoh King of Egypt. The Princes of Zoan Are become •ooles, the council of the wise Counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish; how say you unto Pharaoh? I am the son of the wise, the sonn• of ancient Kings.
The Princes of Zoan are become fooles, the Princes of Noph are deceived, they have also seduced Aegypt, even they that are ( i.e. should be) the stay of the Tribes thereof.
The Princes of Zoan Are become Fools, the Princes of Noph Are deceived, they have also seduced Egypt, even they that Are (i.e. should be) the stay of the Tribes thereof.
They told him a faire tale, and so miserably deluded him to the destruction of Aegypt. So God turned Ahitophels politick counsell (that would have been very prejudiciall to David and his men) into foolishnesse, and Absalom to reject it,
They told him a fair tale, and so miserably deluded him to the destruction of Egypt. So God turned Ahithophel politic counsel (that would have been very prejudicial to David and his men) into foolishness, and Absalom to reject it,
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Thus God sometimes by infatuating the counsels of the Adversaries of his people, and smiting them in their wits, doth disable them to pursue their designes against his people,
Thus God sometime by infatuating the Counsels of the Adversaries of his people, and smiting them in their wits, does disable them to pursue their designs against his people,
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as he did from Rehoboam, by rending ten Tribes, the farre greater part of his Dominion from him, when he would not be disswaded from going on to oppresse his petitioning Subjects.
as he did from Rehoboam, by rending ten Tribes, the Far greater part of his Dominion from him, when he would not be dissuaded from going on to oppress his petitioning Subject's.
as when Esau came against Iacob with 400. men, God over-power'd his spirit, and turned his heart to his brother Iacob, That Jacob saw his face, as the face of an Angell of God.
as when Esau Come against Iacob with 400. men, God overpowered his Spirit, and turned his heart to his brother Iacob, That Jacob saw his face, as the face of an Angel of God.
And this is the first way by which God doth deliver his people, namely, by weakening strong meanes against them, that the Adversaries cannot or will not hurt them.
And this is the First Way by which God does deliver his people, namely, by weakening strong means against them, that the Adversaries cannot or will not hurt them.
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and route their army Abijah, and the men of Judah to slay 500000. of their enemies, Asia and his men to destroy and route Zerah the Aethyoptan, with an army of a thousand thousand foot, and three hundred horse.
and rout their army Abijah, and the men of Judah to slay 500000. of their enemies, Asia and his men to destroy and rout Zerah the Aethyoptan, with an army of a thousand thousand foot, and three hundred horse.
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So he put a spirit of valour and magnanimity into the Waldenses, to defend themselves and the true Religion against the Duke of Savoy, that sought to suppresse and root out the Protestant Religion, to doe wonderfully, even to admiration.
So he put a Spirit of valour and magnanimity into the Waldenses, to defend themselves and the true Religion against the Duke of Savoy, that sought to suppress and root out the Protestant Religion, to do wonderfully, even to admiration.
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Likewise into the Appellants, The Duke of Glocester, the Earles of Arundell and Warwicke in the raigne of King Richard the second, to preserve the King and Kingdome,
Likewise into the Appellants, The Duke of Gloucester, the Earls of Arundell and Warwick in the Reign of King Richard the second, to preserve the King and Kingdom,
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Secondly, Sometimes the Lord sends his people, wholly by unexpected wayes, which they thought not of, whereby they become victorious over their enemies, and free themselves from them.
Secondly, Sometime the Lord sends his people, wholly by unexpected ways, which they Thought not of, whereby they become victorious over their enemies, and free themselves from them.
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So God raised up deliverance to his people in Zachary, when there were 4. hornes, that is, enemies of the Church on all sides, that stood up to scatter his people Israel, Judah, and Jerusalem: The Lord shewed the Prophet 4 Carpenters, i. e.
So God raised up deliverance to his people in Zachary, when there were 4. horns, that is, enemies of the Church on all sides, that stood up to scatter his people Israel, Judah, and Jerusalem: The Lord showed the Prophet 4 Carpenters, i. e.
So God hath saved this Kingdome, not once nor twice, but many times, from eminent dangers, especially from the Spanish Navy in 88. the Gun-powder Treason in •605, a few houres before it should have taken effect,
So God hath saved this Kingdom, not once nor twice, but many times, from eminent dangers, especially from the Spanish Navy in 88. the Gunpowder Treason in •605, a few hours before it should have taken Effect,
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and from many destructive counsels and designes within these few yeares last past, which are fresh in every mans memory, mercies never to be forgotten,
and from many destructive Counsels and designs within these few Years last passed, which Are fresh in every men memory, Mercies never to be forgotten,
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Yea, as one well observeth, God hath promised, that rather then the rage of men shall take place to his dishonour, a bird of the ayre shall carry the voyce,
Yea, as one well observeth, God hath promised, that rather then the rage of men shall take place to his dishonour, a bird of the air shall carry the voice,
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So when Saul came against David, and had almost compassed him about, and taken him and his men in the wildernesse of Maon, a sudden unexpected invasion of the Philistines, inforced Saul to retire,
So when Saul Come against David, and had almost compassed him about, and taken him and his men in the Wilderness of Maon, a sudden unexpected invasion of the philistines, enforced Saul to retire,
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and turne his forces against the Philistines. So when Senacherib intended in a mighty rage to fall upon Hezekiah and Judah, he was constrained to bend his forces against Tirhakah. And thus God turnes the power even of the greatest enemies, whithersoever he will as a man may turne a ship at his pleasure by the rudder, a very small thing,
and turn his forces against the philistines. So when Sennacherib intended in a mighty rage to fallen upon Hezekiah and Judah, he was constrained to bend his forces against Tirhakah. And thus God turns the power even of the greatest enemies, whithersoever he will as a man may turn a ship At his pleasure by the rudder, a very small thing,
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and so he doth other creatures also, restraining not only their voluntary, but even their naturall actions at his pleasure, as the fire from burning the 3. children,
and so he does other creatures also, restraining not only their voluntary, but even their natural actions At his pleasure, as the fire from burning the 3. children,
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So he destroyed one hundred eighty five thousand of the Assyrians by an Angell, when they came against Hezekiah, Judah, and Jerusalem. For particular persons, divers deliverances of this kind are noted in Master Fox his book of Acts and Monuments, God strangely by sudden death, strange diseases, &c. takes away their most cruell persecutors,
So he destroyed one hundred eighty five thousand of the Assyrians by an Angel, when they Come against Hezekiah, Judah, and Jerusalem. For particular Persons, diverse Deliverances of this kind Are noted in Master Fox his book of Acts and Monuments, God strangely by sudden death, strange diseases, etc. Takes away their most cruel persecutors,
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Men, as the Persians against Julian, when he was resolved to destroy all the Christians, Saul to kill the Philistines, and s• s•ved David, and brought him to the Kingdome.
Men, as the Persians against Julian, when he was resolved to destroy all the Christians, Saul to kill the philistines, and s• s•ved David, and brought him to the Kingdom.
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And other creatures, as the Starres fought against Sisera, the River Ki•••n s• … ept away his men, the haile to destroy the enemies, the water to drowne them,
And other creatures, as the Stars fought against Sisera, the River Ki•••n s• … ept away his men, the hail to destroy the enemies, the water to drown them,
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as he did the Egyptians; beside other creatures, as Frogs, Flies, Lice, the Locusts, &c. which did mightily hamper and confound that proud King Pharaoh, and his Princes, and whole Kingdome.
as he did the egyptians; beside other creatures, as Frogs, Flies, Lice, the Locusts, etc. which did mightily hamper and confound that proud King Pharaoh, and his Princes, and Whole Kingdom.
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and can make the most contemptible of them, to confound and destroy the greatest Princes, as the lice did one of the Herods, and the wormes another of that name.
and can make the most contemptible of them, to confound and destroy the greatest Princes, as the lice did one of the Herods, and the worms Another of that name.
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So the Lord delivered his people by destroying the Midianites and Amalekites, the Lord set every mans sword against his fellow, throughout all the Host. Thus also the Lord dealt with the enemy that came against Ju•ah, in Jehosaphats dayes one destroyed another, The children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount •eir, utterly to slay and destroy them,
So the Lord Delivered his people by destroying the midianites and Amalekites, the Lord Set every men sword against his fellow, throughout all the Host. Thus also the Lord dealt with the enemy that Come against Ju•ah, in Jehosaphats days one destroyed Another, The children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount •eir, utterly to slay and destroy them,
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1. God lets the enemies of his Church goe on, in their wicked wayes, against his people to the height, almost to the very utmost, till they are ready to strike the fatall stroake, that they may fill up the measure of their sinnes,
1. God lets the enemies of his Church go on, in their wicked ways, against his people to the height, almost to the very utmost, till they Are ready to strike the fatal stroke, that they may fill up the measure of their Sins,
2. God will be seen in the Mount, and deliver his people in their extremities, to manifest his glorious Attributes of knowledge, power, truth, faithfulnesse and goodnesse.
2. God will be seen in the Mount, and deliver his people in their extremities, to manifest his glorious Attributes of knowledge, power, truth, faithfulness and Goodness.
and the rings of the wheeles were full of eyes round about them, was a type signifying the al-seeing eye of God, that sees and takes notice of all things, especially of his owne people.
and the rings of the wheels were full of eyes round about them, was a type signifying the All-seeing eye of God, that sees and Takes notice of all things, especially of his own people.
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and takes notice of their condition, and of their enemies, to deliver his people, and plague their enemies, in the fittest time, doth worke much for his glory.
and Takes notice of their condition, and of their enemies, to deliver his people, and plague their enemies, in the Fittest time, does work much for his glory.
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even of the most mighty adversaries of his people, when they thinke themselves most sure, as Israel out of Egypt, and Judah out of Babylon, which was as dry bones.
even of the most mighty Adversaries of his people, when they think themselves most sure, as Israel out of Egypt, and Judah out of Babylon, which was as dry bones.
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and the bones came together every one to his place, stood up and lived, and became a mighty great army When this is done to dry bones, very dry bones, scattered bones, i. e. to the house of Israel, the Church of God, which were brought into so low a condition, that they said, Our bones are dried, our hope is lost, we are cut off from our parts:
and the bones Come together every one to his place, stood up and lived, and became a mighty great army When this is done to dry bones, very dry bones, scattered bones, i. e. to the house of Israel, the Church of God, which were brought into so low a condition, that they said, Our bones Are dried, our hope is lost, we Are Cut off from our parts:
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As in providing Manna and Quailes, and water for Israel in their wants, plenty of food in the famine of Samaria, relieving Sampson when he was ready to perish with thirst, feeding Elijah, lengthening the Widowes meale,
As in providing Manna and Quails, and water for Israel in their Wants, plenty of food in the famine of Samaria, relieving Sampson when he was ready to perish with thirst, feeding Elijah, lengthening the Widows meal,
and especially in restoring lost man, fallen in Adam, by a most mysterious and unsearchable way, in respect of many things in it, that the very Angels, those knowing creatures, desire to pry into, and wonder at it.
and especially in restoring lost man, fallen in Adam, by a most mysterious and unsearchable Way, in respect of many things in it, that the very Angels, those knowing creatures, desire to pry into, and wonder At it.
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Reas. 3. God will then deliver his people, that the world may know that he is the Helper of Israel. Now, O Lord our God (say the faithfull in their great troubles) save us from his hand, ••at all the Kingdomes of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, even thou only.
Reas. 3. God will then deliver his people, that the world may know that he is the Helper of Israel. Now, Oh Lord our God (say the faithful in their great Troubles) save us from his hand, ••at all the Kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the Lord, even thou only.
But so long as there are outward meanes and helps, that in an ordinary providence can relieve, we are wonderfull apt to ascribe deliverance to the meanes, to second causes:
But so long as there Are outward means and helps, that in an ordinary providence can relieve, we Are wonderful apt to ascribe deliverance to the means, to second Causes:
lest the victory might be thought to be from man, and not from God, but caused all to returne save 300, an inconsiderable number, to conquer such an innumerable army, and gives them victory, without giving a blow, till the enemies themselves sled.
lest the victory might be Thought to be from man, and not from God, but caused all to return save 300, an inconsiderable number, to conquer such an innumerable army, and gives them victory, without giving a blow, till the enemies themselves sled.
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The people that are with thee (saith God) are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vant themselves against me, saying, mine •w•• hana hath saved me.
The people that Are with thee (Says God) Are too many for me to give the midianites into their hands, lest Israel vant themselves against me, saying, mine •w•• hana hath saved me.
4. The Lord will deliver his people in their extremity, that his people may have an experimentall knowledge of him, both to support themselves in evill times,
4. The Lord will deliver his people in their extremity, that his people may have an experimental knowledge of him, both to support themselves in evil times,
It is a great comfort, and will help much in evill times, when a man can looke backe and say, Such a time I was brought to such a straite, and the Lord delivered me;
It is a great Comfort, and will help much in evil times, when a man can look back and say, Such a time I was brought to such a strait, and the Lord Delivered me;
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The word saith it, and they beleeve it, but when God doth indeed bring them into the Mount, into some great trouble, extremity or other doth awhile leave them there,
The word Says it, and they believe it, but when God does indeed bring them into the Mount, into Some great trouble, extremity or other does awhile leave them there,
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5. The Lord will be seen in the Mount, and then help and deliver his people, that they may be truly thankfull, more affected with his goodnesse, prize mercy more,
5. The Lord will be seen in the Mount, and then help and deliver his people, that they may be truly thankful, more affected with his Goodness, prize mercy more,
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O! how welcome is the Haven to a weather-beaten Mariner, that every moment looked to be shipwrackt? bread to an hungry man, that is even ready to perish? pardon to a condemned wretch, that is upon the Gallowes, ready to be turned of the ladder? how will he prize such a mercy? how thankfully will he accept it? but let the Mariner be safely batboured,
OH! how welcome is the Haven to a Weather-beaten Mariner, that every moment looked to be shipwrecked? bred to an hungry man, that is even ready to perish? pardon to a condemned wretch, that is upon the Gallows, ready to be turned of the ladder? how will he prize such a mercy? how thankfully will he accept it? but let the Mariner be safely batboured,
and no help come, the feeble Christians faith will be apt to faile, and he to faint and behave himselfe uncomely, shame himselfe, staine his profession,
and no help come, the feeble Christians faith will be apt to fail, and he to faint and behave himself uncomely, shame himself, stain his profession,
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and a happy peace, when nothing was before their eyes but ruine and destruction, intended and threatened against them, by the publike enemies of both Kingdomes, who thought to raise and settle themselves by their ruine? Did not God appeare in the Mount to poore Ireland, in saving the head-City of the Kingdome (and consequently the Kingdome) the very night before it should have been surprized? Was not this Nation bro••ht into the Mount? and did not God wonderfully deliver it in 88 from the Spanish Armado, stiled invincible by the advers••es themselves, in their vaine boast of it? In the yeare 1605. from the Gun-powder treason, that transcendent and most horrid villany, a few houres before it should have taken effect? In the yeare 1639. from the Spanish Navy, too little heeded,
and a happy peace, when nothing was before their eyes but ruin and destruction, intended and threatened against them, by the public enemies of both Kingdoms, who Thought to raise and settle themselves by their ruin? Did not God appear in the Mount to poor Ireland, in Saving the head-City of the Kingdom (and consequently the Kingdom) the very night before it should have been surprised? Was not this nation bro••ht into the Mount? and did not God wonderfully deliver it in 88 from the Spanish Armado, styled invincible by the advers••es themselves, in their vain boast of it? In the year 1605. from the Gunpowder treason, that transcendent and most horrid villainy, a few hours before it should have taken Effect? In the year 1639. from the Spanish Navy, too little heeded,
and particularly of this Church and State in which we still live, by the goodnesse of the same God, who shewed mercy to Abraham, and Israel, and Judah in their extremities,
and particularly of this Church and State in which we still live, by the Goodness of the same God, who showed mercy to Abraham, and Israel, and Judah in their extremities,
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when he delivers his people) we may inferre, That God will destroy his and their enemies, the present and future enemies of the Church of Christ. See a few instances;
when he delivers his people) we may infer, That God will destroy his and their enemies, the present and future enemies of the Church of christ. See a few instances;
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and all his Princes, and army in the Red Sea. So when God brought Isra•l out of Babylon, he first by the Grecians destroyed the Babylonians Monarchy, that had wasted, and grievously oppressed his people.
and all his Princes, and army in the Read Sea. So when God brought Isra•l out of Babylon, he First by the Greeks destroyed the Babylonians Monarchy, that had wasted, and grievously oppressed his people.
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When he saved Jehosaphat, Judah, and Jerusalem, he destroyed the Moabites, Ammonites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir. When he saved Hezekiah, he destroyed 185000 of Senacheribs numerous army.
When he saved Jehoshaphat, Judah, and Jerusalem, he destroyed the Moabites, Ammonites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir. When he saved Hezekiah, he destroyed 185000 of Senacherib's numerous army.
Likewise often when he delivered Israel under the Judges, and in the time of the Kings, he destroyed or grievously punished the proud enemies of his people.
Likewise often when he Delivered Israel under the Judges, and in the time of the Kings, he destroyed or grievously punished the proud enemies of his people.
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It is prophesied long agoe, in Saint Johns time, and by him, Babylon the great ( viz. mysticall Babylon, Rome ) is fallen, is fallen, and in truth also, in part already,
It is prophesied long ago, in Saint Johns time, and by him, Babylon the great (viz. mystical Babylon, Rome) is fallen, is fallen, and in truth also, in part already,
and so many thousands did resort unto it, and many thousands fell off from the Pope to Christ, in Germany, France, the Low-Countries, in England and Scotland: And it was no small wound to the Antichristian beast, that that Nation gave to it the other yeare.
and so many thousands did resort unto it, and many thousands fell off from the Pope to christ, in Germany, France, the Low countries, in England and Scotland: And it was no small wound to the Antichristian beast, that that nation gave to it the other year.
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And surely (beloved) the downefall of Antichrist, the Pope, that Man of sinne, and his Adherents, the Papacy, and Romane Hierarchy cannot (I conceive) be far off,
And surely (Beloved) the downfall of Antichrist, the Pope, that Man of sin, and his Adherents, the Papacy, and Roman Hierarchy cannot (I conceive) be Far off,
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For our greater comfort, let us instance in 5. cases, namely, in case of extremity, of want or danger, of losse, of violent temptations, of Gods seeming not to heare prayer, and of spirituall desertion.
For our greater Comfort, let us instance in 5. cases, namely, in case of extremity, of want or danger, of loss, of violent temptations, of God's seeming not to hear prayer, and of spiritual desertion.
or the poore Widow, that had only a little oyle in a cruse, and a little meale in a barrell, that thou shouldst be in want, have nothing to keep soule and body together,
or the poor Widow, that had only a little oil in a cruse, and a little meal in a barrel, that thou Shouldst be in want, have nothing to keep soul and body together,
Againe, suppose thou be in any great danger (as sometimes was David, Jonas, or Paul, when the ship was broken, and when he and the rest of his brethren with him, were pressed out of measure, above strength insomuch that they despaired of life,
Again, suppose thou be in any great danger (as sometime was David, Jonah, or Paul, when the ship was broken, and when he and the rest of his brothers with him, were pressed out of measure, above strength insomuch that they despaired of life,
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Thus in respect of private, so also in respect of the publicke troubles and straits of the Church, abroad in Germany, in Ireland, and here at home, whatsoever,
Thus in respect of private, so also in respect of the public Troubles and straits of the Church, abroad in Germany, in Ireland, and Here At home, whatsoever,
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or how evill soever our condition seeme to be, yet let not any fathfull soule be discouraged, God will not destroy his people, he will not deliver them up into the hands of their enemies,
or how evil soever our condition seem to be, yet let not any fathfull soul be discouraged, God will not destroy his people, he will not deliver them up into the hands of their enemies,
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1. All the former examples, and many more upon record, both in divine and humane Histories (which might be mentioned) of Gods goodnesse towards his people in their straits, are encouragements to us:
1. All the former Examples, and many more upon record, both in divine and humane Histories (which might be mentioned) of God's Goodness towards his people in their straits, Are encouragements to us:
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and s•••se a man durst publickely shew his face for God, when prophanenesse, superstition, and idolatry increased greatly without controule, and no thoughts of Reformation;
and s•••se a man durst publicly show his face for God, when profaneness, Superstition, and idolatry increased greatly without control, and no thoughts of Reformation;
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If God should now suffer the enemies to prevails, now England begins to reforme, then it w••• be to his great dishonour, the enemies of the Church would impute it to the Reformation,
If God should now suffer the enemies to prevails, now England begins to reform, then it w••• be to his great dishonour, the enemies of the Church would impute it to the Reformation,
and Civill State, set upon the worke of Reformation, purged the house of God, and reformed much in the Church and Common-wealth, presently upon that came the Moabites, the Ammonites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir against him, with so great an army, that he professed, there was no might in him and his people to withstand them,
and Civil State, Set upon the work of Reformation, purged the house of God, and reformed much in the Church and Commonwealth, presently upon that Come the Moabites, the Ammonites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir against him, with so great an army, that he professed, there was no might in him and his people to withstand them,
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yet the enemies of Judah had a mighty overthrow, and why? because Jehosaphat had put himselfe and his people into a good posture of defence, in respect of their spirituall state towards God, by their humiliation and reformation, they were returned againe to the Lord, and sought him;
yet the enemies of Judah had a mighty overthrow, and why? Because Jehoshaphat had put himself and his people into a good posture of defence, in respect of their spiritual state towards God, by their humiliation and Reformation, they were returned again to the Lord, and sought him;
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Yea, when Pagan Niniveh did begin to reforme and turne away from their evill wayes, God did not destroy them as he had threatened, and otherwise had undoubtedly done;
Yea, when Pagan Nineveh did begin to reform and turn away from their evil ways, God did not destroy them as he had threatened, and otherwise had undoubtedly done;
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and yet their reformation is generally supposed to be but outward, and hypocriticall, not inward, of the heart and sincere, much lesse will God destroy a Christian Nation,
and yet their Reformation is generally supposed to be but outward, and hypocritical, not inward, of the heart and sincere, much less will God destroy a Christian nation,
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2. See also a notable promise to this purpose, Jer. 18. saith God, At what instant I shall speake concerning a Nation, and concerning a Kingdome to plucke up, to pull downe and destroy it;
2. See also a notable promise to this purpose, Jer. 18. Says God, At what instant I shall speak Concerning a nation, and Concerning a Kingdom to pluck up, to pull down and destroy it;
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Yea, the Parliament, the representative body of this Kingdome, hath ever in these declining times bin against the evils, declared themselves against them,
Yea, the Parliament, the representative body of this Kingdom, hath ever in these declining times been against the evils, declared themselves against them,
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4. England fals to Fasting and Pryaing throughout the Land, and God hath put a mighty spirit of prayer into the hearts of his people, generally throughout the Kingdome;
4. England falls to Fasting and Pryaing throughout the Land, and God hath put a mighty Spirit of prayer into the hearts of his people, generally throughout the Kingdom;
I will trouble you with one publike instance 〈 ◊ 〉 that is in Hester, and two instances in particular persons in Hesters time the Church of the Iews was brought into a very low condition,
I will trouble you with one public instance 〈 ◊ 〉 that is in Esther, and two instances in particular Persons in Hesters time the Church of the Iews was brought into a very low condition,
but death and utter destruction, the Deerbe was sealed never to be reversed, and the Postes hasted to publish it every where, that all their enemies might be ready at the day appointed to destroy them;
but death and utter destruction, the Deerbe was sealed never to be reversed, and the Posts hasted to publish it every where, that all their enemies might be ready At the day appointed to destroy them;
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For particular instances, one is in Nebuchadnezzar, he was brought so low, that a man would have thought, it had been impossible for him, ever to have been restored, he had lost his Kingdome and wits also, which are (as a learned man said) the onely way to bring a man in againe;
For particular instances, one is in Nebuchadnezzar, he was brought so low, that a man would have Thought, it had been impossible for him, ever to have been restored, he had lost his Kingdom and wits also, which Are (as a learned man said) the only Way to bring a man in again;
and put many faithfull, painfull and profitable labourers into his Vineyard very lately, and many, (especially young people) come in a•p•ce and submit to the Gospell,
and put many faithful, painful and profitable labourers into his Vineyard very lately, and many, (especially young people) come in a•p•ce and submit to the Gospel,
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5. Also it is very remarkable and comfortable, consider, that all the plots, designes, and indeavours of the enemies have hitherto been so timely (through Gods goodnesse and the Parliaments vigilancy) discovered, prevented and disappointed in a great part, that all hath turned to their dis-advantage,
5. Also it is very remarkable and comfortable, Consider, that all the plots, designs, and endeavours of the enemies have hitherto been so timely (through God's Goodness and the Parliaments vigilancy) discovered, prevented and disappointed in a great part, that all hath turned to their disadvantage,
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how he hath still discovered the Papists plots and designes, and preserved his people, and then thinke of what Manoahs wife said to her distrustfull timor us husband.
how he hath still discovered the Papists plots and designs, and preserved his people, and then think of what Manoahs wife said to her distrustful timor us husband.
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So if the Lord had a purpose to destroy this Nation, or give us up into the hand of our enemies, he would not have done thus and thus for us as he hath done;
So if the Lord had a purpose to destroy this nation, or give us up into the hand of our enemies, he would not have done thus and thus for us as he hath done;
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but rather wonder we were not destroyed long agoe, but when again I look upon the considerations above mentioned, the whole course of Gods providence all along to this day, laying open persons and things, discovering and preventing most dangerous plots and designes,
but rather wonder we were not destroyed long ago, but when again I look upon the considerations above mentioned, the Whole course of God's providence all along to this day, laying open Persons and things, discovering and preventing most dangerous plots and designs,
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and bringing on his worke still notwithstanding, yea, by the adversaries plots (though full sore against their minds) and when I also looke upon the intolerable insolency, impiety, blasphemies and confidence of victory in many of that party, I cannot conceive they shall go on long or doe much hurt.
and bringing on his work still notwithstanding, yea, by the Adversaries plots (though full soar against their minds) and when I also look upon the intolerable insolency, impiety, Blasphemies and confidence of victory in many of that party, I cannot conceive they shall go on long or do much hurt.
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or may not this be thought to be the time, when the witn•sses, the godly Ministers slaine by the Prelacy and their procuring, in respect of their office, thrust out of their livings and calling, wherein they might have bin usefull in the Church of God,
or may not this be Thought to be the time, when the witn•sses, the godly Ministers slain by the Prelacy and their procuring, in respect of their office, thrust out of their livings and calling, wherein they might have been useful in the Church of God,
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Observe what is said by Saint John, of the witnesses, v. 12. And they ascended up to Heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them, of the Churches enemies, v. 13. And the same houre was there a great earthquake,
Observe what is said by Saint John, of the Witnesses, v. 12. And they ascended up to Heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them, of the Churches enemies, v. 13. And the same hour was there a great earthquake,
At the same houre (marke it) namely when the faithfull witnesses were raised up, restored to life, to their offices and places in the ministery againe, there was a great earthquake, i.e. a great alteration and change in the Church,
At the same hour (mark it) namely when the faithful Witnesses were raised up, restored to life, to their Offices and places in the Ministry again, there was a great earthquake, i.e. a great alteration and change in the Church,
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By City, some understand Rome it self, which say some, is but a tenth part of that which once was, others rather of the Romane Hierarchy and power of Antichrist, in his Adherents, Abettors,
By city, Some understand Room it self, which say Some, is but a tenth part of that which once was, Others rather of the Roman Hierarchy and power of Antichrist, in his Adherents, Abettors,
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but of the names of men. Names are sometimes taken for Titles and Offices: were slaine, viz. in this earthquake, alteration and reformation of the Church.
but of the names of men. Names Are sometime taken for Titles and Offices: were slain, viz. in this earthquake, alteration and Reformation of the Church.
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Now if there be found about 7000 of the Prelates, Chancellors, Arch-Deacons, Officials, with an Et cætera, suppose what may be the issue of this earthquake, that now shakes in these Kingdomes of his Majesty, especially in this of England. But the thing I chiefly note this place for, is this, to shew (as I conceive) that our troubles cannot be long,
Now if there be found about 7000 of the Prelates, Chancellors, Arch-Deacons, Officials, with an Et cætera, suppose what may be the issue of this earthquake, that now shakes in these Kingdoms of his Majesty, especially in this of England. But the thing I chiefly note this place for, is this, to show (as I conceive) that our Troubles cannot be long,
and who can tell whether the Lord will not by such a way take occasion to single out the enemies of his Church, which hee hath appointed to be the objects of justice, which otherwise could not be so obnoxious to justice,
and who can tell whither the Lord will not by such a Way take occasion to single out the enemies of his Church, which he hath appointed to be the objects of Justice, which otherwise could not be so obnoxious to Justice,
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and the people also talked of stoning of him, he comforted himselfe in God, and Moses, who refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
and the people also talked of stoning of him, he comforted himself in God, and Moses, who refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
yea, his owne wife and servants that remained were against him, he was brought even to the top of the Mount, into suchan extremity, what with outward and inward losses and troubles that he could scarse goe any further:
yea, his own wife and Servants that remained were against him, he was brought even to the top of the Mount, into suchan extremity, what with outward and inward losses and Troubles that he could scarce go any further:
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So be thy case like theirs, yet God will provide or support, without meanes, or take thee away to a better state of life, where we shall have better and more durable riches, where there will be no need of outward comforts.
So be thy case like theirs, yet God will provide or support, without means, or take thee away to a better state of life, where we shall have better and more durable riches, where there will be no need of outward comforts.
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or brethren, or sisters or father, or mother, or Wife, or children, or land for my Names sake, shall receive a hundred fold and shall inherit eternall life.
or brothers, or Sisters or father, or mother, or Wife, or children, or land for my Names sake, shall receive a hundred fold and shall inherit Eternal life.
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3. In case of violent temptations, looke upon Saul, he was buffeted grievously, he prayed often that God would free him from it, notwithstanding •od still continued his affliction,
3. In case of violent temptations, look upon Saul, he was buffeted grievously, he prayed often that God would free him from it, notwithstanding •od still continued his affliction,
and prayest and prayest againe and againe, yet God heareth not (I speake of hearing of testification) but seemes to turne the deafe eare, and it may be to deny thee, yet be of good comfor:
and Prayest and Prayest again and again, yet God hears not (I speak of hearing of testification) but seems to turn the deaf ear, and it may be to deny thee, yet be of good Comfort:
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It was so with the woman of Canaan, she begged hard, he denyed her, she went to him againe and againe, would take no denyall, at last he gave her a gracious answer, Be it unto thee even as thou wilt.
It was so with the woman of Canaan, she begged hard, he denied her, she went to him again and again, would take no denial, At last he gave her a gracious answer, Be it unto thee even as thou wilt.
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5. In case of spirituall desertion, when God hides his face, withdrawes the light of his countenance from a soule that lyeth conflicting under great trouble:
5. In case of spiritual desertion, when God hides his face, withdraws the Light of his countenance from a soul that lies conflicting under great trouble:
and hath no light, that is in great and deep desertions and troubles, and hath no light of comfort, Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
and hath no Light, that is in great and deep desertions and Troubles, and hath no Light of Comfort, Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
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It is a great comfort to a stranger that is in a wide Forrest in a darke night, to have a sure guide with him, to direct him the way that will certainly bring him where he would be;
It is a great Comfort to a stranger that is in a wide Forest in a dark night, to have a sure guide with him, to Direct him the Way that will Certainly bring him where he would be;
And so it may be to a deserted soule, that walks in darknesse, and hath no light of comfort to have such a sure guide as this to direct him a sore way, to find comfort in the end, Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, &c. This God will be seen in the Mount.
And so it may be to a deserted soul, that walks in darkness, and hath no Light of Comfort to have such a sure guide as this to Direct him a soar Way, to find Comfort in the end, Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, etc. This God will be seen in the Mount.
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Thus (brethren) when we consider what a God we have in Covenant, and what a promise he hath made, we have good ground to comfort our selves in him in all extremities.
Thus (brothers) when we Consider what a God we have in Covenant, and what a promise he hath made, we have good ground to Comfort our selves in him in all extremities.
2. It is grounded on Gods owne promises, Aske and have, Whatsoever ye shall aske the Father in my Name he will give it you, Call upon me in the time of trouble,
2. It is grounded on God's own promises, Ask and have, Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my Name he will give it you, Call upon me in the time of trouble,
yet he will not deny those that goe unto him in his Sons name, the humble, faithfull requests of his poore servants put up in the name of Jesus Christ.
yet he will not deny those that go unto him in his Sons name, the humble, faithful requests of his poor Servants put up in the name of jesus christ.
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Therefore pray, and pray fervently and faithfully, and pray constantly, give not over praying whatsoever extremity thou seemest to thy selfe to be brought into;
Therefore pray, and pray fervently and faithfully, and pray constantly, give not over praying whatsoever extremity thou seemest to thy self to be brought into;
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and there is ground for it, then to be fullest of hope, because deliverance is nearest, the nearer to the top of the Mount, to the uttermost extremity, the nearer to mercy,
and there is ground for it, then to be Fullest of hope, Because deliverance is nearest, the nearer to the top of the Mount, to the uttermost extremity, the nearer to mercy,
He was with Daniel in the Lyons den to stop the Lyons mouthes, with the 3. children in the fiery furnace, to restraine the force of the fire that it hurt them not,
He was with daniel in the Lyons den to stop the Lyons mouths, with the 3. children in the fiery furnace, to restrain the force of the fire that it hurt them not,
Answ. But take heed, doe not limit the Holy One of Israel, neither for the thing, time, manner nor meanes, he is al-sufficient, his mercies are great and free,
Answer But take heed, do not limit the Holy One of Israel, neither for the thing, time, manner nor means, he is All-sufficient, his Mercies Are great and free,
Consider the Husbandman, he waiteth for the fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, be ye also patient, stablish your heart, saith James. If the Husbandman doe with patience undergoe all weathers and casualties,
Consider the Husbandman, he waits for the fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, be you also patient, establish your heart, Says James. If the Husbandman do with patience undergo all weathers and casualties,
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and wait long for the fruit, that he may have a joyfull harvest, then much more ought they to wait that sow seed in Heaven, gracious and precious seed, teares and prayers,
and wait long for the fruit, that he may have a joyful harvest, then much more ought they to wait that sow seed in Heaven, gracious and precious seed, tears and Prayers,
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You have a great worke before you, mighty Adversaries, and great opposition, the Devill, the Pope, that Balaam of Rome, that curseth the people that will not adhere to him,
You have a great work before you, mighty Adversaries, and great opposition, the devil, the Pope, that balaam of Room, that Curseth the people that will not adhere to him,
and tre••s the enemies under the foot of justice, then beware you doe no forget to returne all possible praise and thankfulnesse to God, for so great a mercy;
and tre••s the enemies under the foot of Justice, then beware you do not forget to return all possible praise and thankfulness to God, for so great a mercy;
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or Monument to all posterity, with this inscription, Jehovah-jirah, the Lord will see and provide, with this proverbiall speech also, In the Mount of the Lord it shall be seen.
or Monument to all posterity, with this inscription, jehovah-jirah, the Lord will see and provide, with this proverbial speech also, In the Mount of the Lord it shall be seen.
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then God was seene, i.e. did manifest his gracious pleasure in preserving Isaac; and therefore Abraham labours to perpetuate the memory of this great mercy, in the name of the place;
then God was seen, i.e. did manifest his gracious pleasure in preserving Isaac; and Therefore Abraham labours to perpetuate the memory of this great mercy, in the name of the place;
but thankfulnesse argues plenty, at least a comfortable condition, which the Divell envies, it doth more argue sincerity of the heart then prayer doth,
but thankfulness argues plenty, At least a comfortable condition, which the devil envies, it does more argue sincerity of the heart then prayer does,
It is very advantagious to our selves, it conciliates favour with God, is (as I may say) an encouragement to our heavenly Father to go on to do us good,
It is very advantageous to our selves, it conciliates favour with God, is (as I may say) an encouragement to our heavenly Father to go on to do us good,
instance in Pharaohs chiefe Butlers forgetfulnesse of Joseph, it hinders good things from us, shuts up the fountaine of Gods goodnesse, causeth him to take away or blast what he hath already given a people,
instance in Pharaohs chief Butlers forgetfulness of Joseph, it hinders good things from us, shuts up the fountain of God's Goodness, Causes him to take away or blast what he hath already given a people,
Likewise when God had brought Jacob safe home againe to his native country and delivered him from the wrath of his brother Esau, God bad him goe to Bethel, and make there an Altar unto God, (namely, to offer sacrifice of thankesgiving unto God) who appeared unto him, when he sled from the face of his brother Esau, and had now delivered him.
Likewise when God had brought Jacob safe home again to his native country and Delivered him from the wrath of his brother Esau, God bade him go to Bethel, and make there an Altar unto God, (namely, to offer sacrifice of thanksgiving unto God) who appeared unto him, when he sled from the face of his brother Esau, and had now Delivered him.
Likewise when God had delivered Israel, and brought them out of the wildernesse and through the river Iordan, he commanded Joshua to take twelve •tones out of the middest of Jordan, and set them up to bee a memoriall to future generations of what God had that day done for them.
Likewise when God had Delivered Israel, and brought them out of the Wilderness and through the river Iordan, he commanded joshua to take twelve •tones out of the midst of Jordan, and Set them up to be a memorial to future generations of what God had that day done for them.
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2. Therefore the people of God used to record speciall mercies and deliverances in their Chronicles, in the names of their children, of places and the like.
2. Therefore the people of God used to record special Mercies and Deliverances in their Chronicles, in the names of their children, of places and the like.
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and victory over Sisera and Iabin King of Canaan: And Hezekiah his Song of thanksgiving after his recovery from so eminent a danger of death, and the Jewes feast of Purim.
and victory over Sisera and Iabin King of Canaan: And Hezekiah his Song of thanksgiving After his recovery from so eminent a danger of death, and the Jews feast of Purim.
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then much lesse may we forget or be unthankfull for great and extraordinary mercies and deliverances out of extremities, wherein Gods goodnesse, power, wisedome, mercy, &c. are most remarkably seen.
then much less may we forget or be unthankful for great and extraordinary Mercies and Deliverances out of extremities, wherein God's Goodness, power, Wisdom, mercy, etc. Are most remarkably seen.
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and therefore great reason such great mercies and deliverances should be recorded, and the memory of them perpetuated, that the generations to come after us, who have the bene•it of them, should know them, and blesse God for them.
and Therefore great reason such great Mercies and Deliverances should be recorded, and the memory of them perpetuated, that the generations to come After us, who have the bene•it of them, should know them, and bless God for them.
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our mercies are great, extraordinary, lasting, standing mercies for future times, and therefore great reason our returnes of praise should be more then ordinary, lasting, and continued in our posterity.
our Mercies Are great, extraordinary, lasting, standing Mercies for future times, and Therefore great reason our returns of praise should be more then ordinary, lasting, and continued in our posterity.
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So men doe with benefactors, record their kindnesse and bounty, set up a Monument with inscriptions, that after times may reade their kindnesse and bounty towards us, whom we love and desire to honour for their beneficence towards us, especially if publicke,
So men do with benefactors, record their kindness and bounty, Set up a Monument with inscriptions, that After times may read their kindness and bounty towards us, whom we love and desire to honour for their beneficence towards us, especially if public,
and much more should we labour to perpetuate the mercies and praises of our good and bountifull God and Saviour, to testifie our love to him, and desire of his glory.
and much more should we labour to perpetuate the Mercies and praises of our good and bountiful God and Saviour, to testify our love to him, and desire of his glory.
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We have heard with our eares, O God, (say the faithfull in evill times) Our fathers have told us what work, thou didst in their dayes, in the time of old, and marke what use the Church makes of Gods former mercies and deliverances to his people.
We have herd with our ears, Oh God, (say the faithful in evil times) Our Father's have told us what work, thou didst in their days, in the time of old, and mark what use the Church makes of God's former Mercies and Deliverances to his people.
Thou art my King, O God, command deliverances for Jacob, through thee we will push downe our enemies, through thy name we will tread them under that rise up against us.
Thou art my King, Oh God, command Deliverances for Jacob, through thee we will push down our enemies, through thy name we will tread them under that rise up against us.
If we looke without us, on the Heaven, the Earth and Seas, meat, drinke, clothing, houses, the fire, water, ayre we breathe in, every creature is a mercy.
If we look without us, on the Heaven, the Earth and Seas, meat, drink, clothing, houses, the fire, water, air we breathe in, every creature is a mercy.
There are also spirituall mercies, God gave us his Sonne, a wonderfull mercy and deliverance wrought by him for man, the Gospell, the Word and Sacraments, great mercies,
There Are also spiritual Mercies, God gave us his Son, a wonderful mercy and deliverance wrought by him for man, the Gospel, the Word and Sacraments, great Mercies,
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If God had not put in and holpen us (may many of us say) I had certainly dyed in such a sicknesse, in such a danger, I had been utterly undone in such a lesse, I had been spoyled at such a time, &c. So for publicke mercies and deliverances, in which every one hath a share for the publicke good, is every mans private benefit.
If God had not put in and helped us (may many of us say) I had Certainly died in such a sickness, in such a danger, I had been utterly undone in such a less, I had been spoiled At such a time, etc. So for public Mercies and Deliverances, in which every one hath a share for the public good, is every men private benefit.
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Was not England brought into the Mount, to a very great exigent? and was not God seene for Englands good in 88. in scattering and destroying that invincible Navy, as the Adversaries themselves stiled it? In November 5. 1605. when there wanted but a very little time to be added to make our King (that then was) and He that now is, the Queene, Prince, Nobles, Commens in Parliment,
Was not England brought into the Mount, to a very great exigent? and was not God seen for Englands good in 88. in scattering and destroying that invincible Navy, as the Adversaries themselves styled it? In November 5. 1605. when there wanted but a very little time to be added to make our King (that then was) and He that now is, the Queen, Prince, Nobles, Commens in Parliament,
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So when the Churches in Germany were brought to an exceeding low ebbe, God raised up that renowned King of Sweden, and others since, that have done great things, revived the dying hopes of Germany, this was the mighty worke of God.
So when the Churches in Germany were brought to an exceeding low ebb, God raised up that renowned King of Sweden, and Others since, that have done great things, revived the dying hope's of Germany, this was the mighty work of God.
So God did wonderfully preserve Ireland, especially the great City of that Kingdome, giving very great and wonderfull deliverances and victories to a few over many very often.
So God did wonderfully preserve Ireland, especially the great city of that Kingdom, giving very great and wonderful Deliverances and victories to a few over many very often.
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though misunderstanding, when they stood for the defence of Religion, Lawes and Liberties, against the publicke enemies of the Church) when in the eye of earnall reason there was little or no hopes of enjoying either.
though misunderstanding, when they stood for the defence of Religion, Laws and Liberties, against the public enemies of the Church) when in the eye of earnall reason there was little or no hope's of enjoying either.
or if we were conquered by them we must needs lose all, and if we did conquer them, we were sure that both the victory and our selves should be a prey to the malignant party for whom we fought.
or if we were conquered by them we must needs loose all, and if we did conquer them, we were sure that both the victory and our selves should be a prey to the malignant party for whom we fought.
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We have had many great mercies and deliverances from many great and desperate designes, so that we doe enjoy peace, liberty and the Gospell to this very day, notwithstanding all our feares and jealousies grounded upon most evident and imminent causes, threatening destruction and losse of all, broken our yoaks, eased our shoulders and our consciences also in a great put-off of many grievous burdens.
We have had many great Mercies and Deliverances from many great and desperate designs, so that we do enjoy peace, liberty and the Gospel to this very day, notwithstanding all our fears and jealousies grounded upon most evident and imminent Causes, threatening destruction and loss of all, broken our yokes, eased our shoulders and our Consciences also in a great put-off of many grievous burdens.
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There is cause enough why we should stand even amazed with the Jewes in Babylon, that after Proclamation of returning to Jerusalem, were so affected with it,
There is cause enough why we should stand even amazed with the Jews in Babylon, that After Proclamation of returning to Jerusalem, were so affected with it,
and wondred at it, that they were as men in an extasie, like unto them that dreame, they could scarce tell whether it were true which they heard and saw, or but a dreame.
and wondered At it, that they were as men in an ecstasy, like unto them that dream, they could scarce tell whither it were true which they herd and saw, or but a dream.
so many daily taste of Gods blessings, receive his mercies and deliverances, and yet seldome or never lift up the heart in thankfulnesse to God the Authour and doner of them.
so many daily taste of God's blessings, receive his Mercies and Deliverances, and yet seldom or never lift up the heart in thankfulness to God the Author and doner of them.
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They were wont in the first Ages of the world, to thinke they had good cause to praise God for the least mercies, as for the dew, &c. We, too many of us, can scarce find in our hearts to praise God for great mercies,
They were wont in the First Ages of the world, to think they had good cause to praise God for the least Mercies, as for the due, etc. We, too many of us, can scarce find in our hearts to praise God for great Mercies,
3. Others, though they take some notice of, and remember mercies and deliverances, yet ascribe them to other things, as the Heathens usually doe to their Idoll-gods.
3. Others, though they take Some notice of, and Remember Mercies and Deliverances, yet ascribe them to other things, as the heathens usually do to their Idol-gods.
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and too many Christians to second causes and instruments, as wit, strength, policy, vigilancy, diligence, &c. yea to fortune and chance, a heathenish conceit, very unbeseeming Christians,
and too many Christians to second Causes and Instruments, as wit, strength, policy, vigilancy, diligence, etc. yea to fortune and chance, a Heathenish conceit, very unbeseeming Christians,
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yea, impious and dishonourable to God, robbing him of his glory in those things most commonly in which his wisedome, power and providence is most seen,
yea, impious and dishonourable to God, robbing him of his glory in those things most commonly in which his Wisdom, power and providence is most seen,
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5. There are some that are worse then any of these, who envy the mercies of Gods people, repine at the goodnesse of the Church, are grieved to se• such great things done as of late have bin done for England and that other Nation (blessed be God) and even gu•sh their teeth at it, speake contemptuously of what God hath done by the great Councell of the Land,
5. There Are Some that Are Worse then any of these, who envy the Mercies of God's people, repine At the Goodness of the Church, Are grieved to se• such great things done as of late have been done for England and that other nation (blessed be God) and even gu•sh their teeth At it, speak contemptuously of what God hath done by the great Council of the Land,
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and that curse when they should blesse, and blaspheme where they should set up monuments to perpetuate the praises of God and the remembrance of his mercies:
and that curse when they should bless, and Blaspheme where they should Set up monuments to perpetuate the praises of God and the remembrance of his Mercies:
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and make use of that gracious and terrible speech of God, comfortable to his people and terrible to their enemies, Cursed be he that curseth you, and blessed be he that blesseth you, spoken indeed to Jacob, but in him to all the Israel of God,
and make use of that gracious and terrible speech of God, comfortable to his people and terrible to their enemies, Cursed be he that Curseth you, and blessed be he that Blesses you, spoken indeed to Jacob, but in him to all the Israel of God,
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2. To praise (Gods due and our duty for all his goodnesse to us and his) ioyne prayer to God for our selves and the Church, that God would be pleased still to goe on to doe us good, that God would accomplish his worke and doe good unto Zion, and be favourable to Ierusalem, ever watch over it, preserve, support, comfort it,
2. To praise (God's due and our duty for all his Goodness to us and his) join prayer to God for our selves and the Church, that God would be pleased still to go on to do us good, that God would accomplish his work and do good unto Zion, and be favourable to Ierusalem, ever watch over it, preserve, support, Comfort it,
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and perfect his mercies, and evermore mightily defend it, that Ierusalem may be the praise of the whole Earth, Comely as Titz•h (in respect of pure order and ordinances) and terrible as an Army with banners, to the enemies in respect of d••me blessing and protection.
and perfect his Mercies, and evermore mightily defend it, that Ierusalem may be the praise of the Whole Earth, Comely as Titz•h (in respect of pure order and ordinances) and terrible as an Army with banners, to the enemies in respect of d••me blessing and protection.
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1. The number, greatnesse, variety, sutablenesse and continuance of Gods mercies and deliverances both personall and nationall, temporall and spirituall:
1. The number, greatness, variety, suitableness and Continuance of God's Mercies and Deliverances both personal and national, temporal and spiritual:
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then Gods is to his chosen. See Isa 49.15. It is therefore set downe by way of admiration, God so loved the world that he gave his onely begotten Sonne!
then God's is to his chosen. See Isaiah 49.15. It is Therefore Set down by Way of admiration, God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son!
as he sometime gave Israel a King in his anger, and Quailes to murmuring Israel, but in mercy, out of love and for our good, we cannot be truely thankfull, we are more thankfull for a small kindnesse from him whom we know loveth us,
as he sometime gave Israel a King in his anger, and Quails to murmuring Israel, but in mercy, out of love and for our good, we cannot be truly thankful, we Are more thankful for a small kindness from him whom we know loves us,
if more, it is his bounty, if nothing at all, if he give nothing, but take away all we have and punish us also for our sins, he doth us no wrong, we have no cause to complaine, but to justifie the Lord.
if more, it is his bounty, if nothing At all, if he give nothing, but take away all we have and Punish us also for our Sins, he does us no wrong, we have no cause to complain, but to justify the Lord.
Were we turmoyled a while with civill warre (which God in mercy avert) as in Germany and Ireland at this day, where very many thousands are already slaine,
Were we turmoiled a while with civil war (which God in mercy avert) as in Germany and Ireland At this day, where very many thousands Are already slain,
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But it is much worse where a soule lyes under an accusing, condemning, tormenting conscience, wants and feeles the want of pardon of sinne and Gods favour, this is the greatest misery.
But it is much Worse where a soul lies under an accusing, condemning, tormenting conscience, Wants and feels the want of pardon of sin and God's favour, this is the greatest misery.
Oh how happy would many a thousand in Germany and Ireland, that are in extreame want, ready to perish, thinke themselves, did they enjoy the plenty we doe,
O how happy would many a thousand in Germany and Ireland, that Are in extreme want, ready to perish, think themselves, did they enjoy the plenty we do,
yet fore-think what may be, you doe not know how soone you may be in great want, or trouble or danger, in some extremity or other, what a day may bring forth;
yet forethink what may be, you do not know how soon you may be in great want, or trouble or danger, in Some extremity or other, what a day may bring forth;
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7. Looke backe and thinke (how it may be) thou didst fast and pray (or if thou didst not, thou art greatly to blame, not to labour and pray) for those mercies and deliverances:
7. Look back and think (how it may be) thou didst fast and pray (or if thou didst not, thou art greatly to blame, not to labour and pray) for those Mercies and Deliverances:
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yet in and upon us, as patients of his justice, for all our ingratitude, and the more and greater mercies we enjoy, the greater will be our condemnation if unthankfull.
yet in and upon us, as patients of his Justice, for all our ingratitude, and the more and greater Mercies we enjoy, the greater will be our condemnation if unthankful.
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Lastly (by way of motive, and which is specially applicable to publike mercies) Remember that publicke mercies are every mans private mercies, every ones private good is wrapt up in the publik:
Lastly (by Way of motive, and which is specially applicable to public Mercies) remember that public Mercies Are every men private Mercies, every ones private good is wrapped up in the public:
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The word signifieth (as some have observed) as much as assimulavimus, we have made an Image of it in our minds, by serious pondering it hath made a deep impression in our minds.
The word signifies (as Some have observed) as much as assimulavimus, we have made an Image of it in our minds, by serious pondering it hath made a deep impression in our minds.
For if a man be much poring on his wants and others fulnesse, or the greater mercies that some others have, this will indispose a man to duty, dead the heart, beget discontent, and imbitter the soule;
For if a man be much poring on his Wants and Others fullness, or the greater Mercies that Some Others have, this will indispose a man to duty, dead the heart, beget discontent, and embitter the soul;
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and many others (far better) have not, will sweeten the spirit, rejoyce the heart, quicken a man and put life into him, make him more apt and active feelingly to praise God for them, and performe any good duty;
and many Others (Far better) have not, will sweeten the Spirit, rejoice the heart, quicken a man and put life into him, make him more apt and active feelingly to praise God for them, and perform any good duty;
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3. Labour the heart to have a sense and feeling of the worth of them and to have an high esteem and holy admiration of his mercies, as David had, How great is thy goodnesse? by considering the greatnesse, number, variety, the freenesse of his mercies,
3. Labour the heart to have a sense and feeling of the worth of them and to have an high esteem and holy admiration of his Mercies, as David had, How great is thy Goodness? by considering the greatness, number, variety, the freeness of his Mercies,
4 Labour to be still poore in spirit, and to be alwayes conscious of thine owne unworthinesse, that thou mayest know thy selfe to be lesse then the least of all his mercies, as Jacob said;
4 Labour to be still poor in Spirit, and to be always conscious of thine own unworthiness, that thou Mayest know thy self to be less then the least of all his Mercies, as Jacob said;
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so a man that is poore in spirit hath a sense of his owne unworthinesse, meane conceits of himselfe, is thankfull for every mercy, thinks every thing more then he deserves,
so a man that is poor in Spirit hath a sense of his own unworthiness, mean conceits of himself, is thankful for every mercy, thinks every thing more then he deserves,
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even Heathens have ever used to doe thus, record speciall mercies and deliverances, as we reade of Ahasuerus his times in Hester, of the Medes and Persians, and others.
even heathens have ever used to do thus, record special Mercies and Deliverances, as we read of Ahasuerus his times in Esther, of the Medes and Persians, and Others.
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and talke of all his wondrous works; and so the faithfull did, Psal 44. 3. They may be continued, and so the Saints have used to continue the remēbrance of special mercies. 1. In the names of their children.
and talk of all his wondrous works; and so the faithful did, Psalm 44. 3. They may be continued, and so the Saints have used to continue the remembrance of special Mercies. 1. In the names of their children.
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So was Enoch, Moses, Samuel and many others named, and it was very usuall to record speciall pass•ges of Gods providence to his Church in the names of the r children, that their very name might put them and their children,
So was Enoch, Moses, Samuel and many Others nam, and it was very usual to record special pass•ges of God's providence to his Church in the names of the r children, that their very name might put them and their children,
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5. In Songs and Psa•mes, as Exod. 15. recording Israels deliverance from Egypt; and Judg. 5. Gods mercy in saving and delivering them from Jabin King of Canaan.
5. In Songs and Psa•mes, as Exod 15. recording Israel's deliverance from Egypt; and Judges 5. God's mercy in Saving and delivering them from Jabin King of Canaan.
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So often as this proverbe is mentioned, it puts us in mind of that marvellous and unexpected deliverance of Isaac, and provision of a Ram to be offered in his stead.
So often as this proverb is mentioned, it puts us in mind of that marvellous and unexpected deliverance of Isaac, and provision of a Ram to be offered in his stead.
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and our duty that followeth thereupon, and use we are to make of such dealings and deliverances, which he good God eff•ctually bow our hearts to performe upon all occasions, To whom be all honour, praise and dominion, in all the Assemblies of the Saints, in all places from henceforth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
and our duty that follows thereupon, and use we Are to make of such dealings and Deliverances, which he good God eff•ctually bow our hearts to perform upon all occasions, To whom be all honour, praise and dominion, in all the Assemblies of the Saints, in all places from henceforth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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Tantum admittitur D•••olus t• n••re •n•mii 〈 ◊ 〉 be pro•est. ut exe•• ar••, ut •••be••• u•••ui •e ••se •ba•• teipso invemaris. 〈 ◊ 〉. Aug. in Psal. 61.
Tantum admittitur D•••olus t• n••re •n•mii 〈 ◊ 〉 be pro•est. ut exe•• ar••, ut •••be••• u•••ui •e ••se •ba•• teipso invemaris. 〈 ◊ 〉. Aug. in Psalm 61.
