The nationall covenant. Or, A discourse on the covenant. Wherein also the severall parts of the late protestation are proved to be grounded on religion and reason: with sundry motives and directions, tending to further our keeping covenant with God. Which may be of speciall use in these times. By Tho. Mocket, M. of Arts, and preacher of the word of God.
THese words of Moses from God, to the people of Israel, contain a further reason of the exhortation delivered in the former Chapter, of performing Obedience to Gods Commandments;
THese words of Moses from God, to the people of Israel, contain a further reason of the exhortation Delivered in the former Chapter, of performing obedience to God's commandments;
Upon these two Grounds, Gods goodnesse to them, and their promise to him, Moses doth in this Chapter presse them to Obedience in these words, Keep therefore the words of this Covenant, and do them,
Upon these two Grounds, God's Goodness to them, and their promise to him, Moses does in this Chapter press them to obedience in these words, Keep Therefore the words of this Covenant, and do them,
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This Covenant, that is, That Covenant which the people of Israel, by Gods appointment, made with God in the Land of Moab, vers. 1. which is there said to be another Covenant, beside,
This Covenant, that is, That Covenant which the people of Israel, by God's appointment, made with God in the Land of Moab, vers. 1. which is there said to be Another Covenant, beside,
or differing from that which he made with them in Horeb, on Mount Sinai, where the Covenant was given, Exod. 20. not in substance (for so it is the same with that) but in respect of the persons with whom,
or differing from that which he made with them in Horeb, on Mount Sinai, where the Covenant was given, Exod 20. not in substance (for so it is the same with that) but in respect of the Persons with whom,
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even all those of Israel who were then unborn or unfit to enter into Covenant with God, v. 14, 15. And 2. In respect of the place, this being neer the border of Canaan, in the Country on the out-side of Jordan. And thirdly, In respect of the manner of revealing Christ, who is in this more clearly revealed then on Mount Sinai.
even all those of Israel who were then unborn or unfit to enter into Covenant with God, v. 14, 15. And 2. In respect of the place, this being near the border of Canaan, in the Country on the outside of Jordan. And Thirdly, In respect of the manner of revealing christ, who is in this more clearly revealed then on Mount Sinai.
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The Propositions, or Points of Doctrine naturally arising from these words, are two, viz. 1. That a Covenant, Doctr. once made, must be faithfully observed.
The Propositions, or Points of Doctrine naturally arising from these words, Are two, viz. 1. That a Covenant, Doctrine once made, must be faithfully observed.
For the first. A Covenant (to speak of it to the present purpose) is a solemn promise, whereby a man doth engage himself to God, to perform all that Obedience unto God required in his Word, by strength from Jesus Christ.
For the First. A Covenant (to speak of it to the present purpose) is a solemn promise, whereby a man does engage himself to God, to perform all that obedience unto God required in his Word, by strength from jesus christ.
Sometimes by Sacrifice, as a Seal of the Covenant with God, so Psal. 50.5. Sometimes with subscribing of hands, as Isai. 44.5. Sometimes by sealing it also, as Nehem. 9.38. Sometimes by an Oath, as in this Chapter, vers. 12. and 2 Chron. 15.12.15. Sometimes with an Oath and a Curse, so Nehem. 10.29.
Sometime by Sacrifice, as a Seal of the Covenant with God, so Psalm 50.5. Sometime with subscribing of hands, as Isaiah 44.5. Sometime by sealing it also, as Nehemiah 9.38. Sometime by an Oath, as in this Chapter, vers. 12. and 2 Chronicles 15.12.15. Sometime with an Oath and a Curse, so Nehemiah 10.29.
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3. It was added, whereby a man deth engage himself to God, for it lays a strong band and engagement on the soul, you have the phrase, Jere. 30.21. Who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me, saith the Lord.
3. It was added, whereby a man death engage himself to God, for it lays a strong band and engagement on the soul, you have the phrase, Jere. 30.21. Who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me, Says the Lord.
and what we must perform unto him, which are propounded by Moses the Mediatour, and assented to by the people, Exod. 19. and a Copy of them fair Written delivered to the people, Exod. 20. Secondly, By Faith beleeving his Word, resting on his promises;
and what we must perform unto him, which Are propounded by Moses the Mediator, and assented to by the people, Exod 19. and a Copy of them fair Written Delivered to the people, Exod 20. Secondly, By Faith believing his Word, resting on his promises;
and resolve to observe them to our power, but do it out of love to the Commandment, joying and rejoycing in this Covenant with the Prophet, Jer. 15.16. delighting in it, fearing to break it, caring to observe it according to our promise and bounden duty.
and resolve to observe them to our power, but do it out of love to the Commandment, joying and rejoicing in this Covenant with the Prophet, Jer. 15.16. delighting in it, fearing to break it, caring to observe it according to our promise and bounden duty.
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and in our affections, by loving, joying, delighting in it, &c. Outwardly also, By obeying his Commandments by a hearty endeavour, in the whole course of our lives to observe and do them, Nebem. 10.29.
and in our affections, by loving, joying, delighting in it, etc. Outwardly also, By obeying his commandments by a hearty endeavour, in the Whole course of our lives to observe and do them, Nebem. 10.29.
They clave to their brethren, their Nobles (as if you should say, The Parliament men) — to walk in Gods Law — and to observe and do all the Commandments of the Lord,
They clave to their brothers, their Nobles (as if you should say, The Parliament men) — to walk in God's Law — and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord,
for the manner and extent of our Obedience, viz. 1. Willingly and heartily, do every duty, every service we do unto God from the heart, with a ready mind,
for the manner and extent of our obedience, viz. 1. Willingly and heartily, do every duty, every service we do unto God from the heart, with a ready mind,
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and with all his soul, 2 Chron. 34 31. It is certain, That in every good action there is tantum bonitatis, quantum voluntatis, so much goodnesse as there is willingnesse and hearty affection;
and with all his soul, 2 Chronicles 34 31. It is certain, That in every good actium there is Tantum bonitatis, quantum voluntatis, so much Goodness as there is willingness and hearty affection;
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therefore it is, that in every service God calls for the heart, Prov. 23.26. My sonne, give me thine heart, without which, all our services are but hypocriticall, and the most plentifull expressions of Obedience little regarded by the Almighty, God is a spirit, and therefore looks on the spirits of men, and will be worshipped in spirit and truth, Job. 4.24. 2. Ʋniversally, In all things, as well in one thing, as in another;
Therefore it is, that in every service God calls for the heart, Curae 23.26. My son, give me thine heart, without which, all our services Are but hypocritical, and the most plentiful expressions of obedience little regarded by the Almighty, God is a Spirit, and Therefore looks on the spirits of men, and will be worshipped in Spirit and truth, Job. 4.24. 2. Ʋniversally, In all things, as well in one thing, as in Another;
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Deut. 5.32, 33. Ye shall observe to do as the Lord your God bath commanded you, You shall not turn aside, to the right hand or to the left, Ye shall walk in all the wayes which the Lord your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, &c. 3. Constantly, Alwayes:
Deuteronomy 5.32, 33. You shall observe to do as the Lord your God bath commanded you, You shall not turn aside, to the right hand or to the left, You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord your God hath commanded you, that you may live, etc. 3. Constantly, Always:
To this we are exhorted, encouraged, commanded, Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithfull to the death, and I will give thee a Crown of life. Gal. 6.9. Be not weary of well-deing;
To this we Are exhorted, encouraged, commanded, Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful to the death, and I will give thee a Crown of life. Gal. 6.9. Be not weary of well-deing;
better for such a man that he had never known the way of righteousnesse, then after he hath known it, to turn from the holy Commandment delivered unto him. 2 Pet. 2.21, 22. Better it is that thou shouldst not vow (he there speaks of things Arbitrary,
better for such a man that he had never known the Way of righteousness, then After he hath known it, to turn from the holy Commandment Delivered unto him. 2 Pet. 2.21, 22. Better it is that thou Shouldst not Voelli (he there speaks of things Arbitrary,
And they are these, and the like: 1. The Command of God, which is very clear and full in the Text; See also Ier. 11.6. Hear ye the words of this Covenant, and do them.
And they Are these, and the like: 1. The Command of God, which is very clear and full in the Text; See also Jeremiah 11.6. Hear you the words of this Covenant, and do them.
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Deut. 4.23 Saith Moses to Israel from God, Take heed to your selves, lest ye forget the Covenant of the Lord your God, which he bath made with you. Psal. 50.15. Pay thy vows unto the most high. Eccles. 5.4. When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it, for be hath no pleasure in fools;
Deuteronomy 4.23 Says Moses to Israel from God, Take heed to your selves, lest you forget the Covenant of the Lord your God, which he both made with you. Psalm 50.15. Pay thy vows unto the most high. Eccles. 5.4. When thou vowest a Voelli unto God, defer not to pay it, for be hath no pleasure in Fools;
And if this binde in things Arbitrary, how much more in things necessary, and otherwise commanded? Also full to this purpose is that, Deut. 4.6.40. and 5.1, 2.32, 33 and 6.1. and in very many other places.
And if this bind in things Arbitrary, how much more in things necessary, and otherwise commanded? Also full to this purpose is that, Deuteronomy 4.6.40. and 5.1, 2.32, 33 and 6.1. and in very many other places.
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2. We should keep Covenant with God, because of that solemn Quia jam vovisti, jam te ad st•inxisti, a iud tibi facere non licet. Aug. in Ep. ad Armen.
2. We should keep Covenant with God, Because of that solemn Quia jam vovisti, jam te ad st•inxisti, a jud tibi facere non licet. Aug. in Epistle and Armen.
and onely his for ever, to fear him and serve him for ever, Numb. 30.2. If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to binde his soulwith abond, every oath, every vow bindes the soul, layes a strong bond or engagement on it.
and only his for ever, to Fear him and serve him for ever, Numb. 30.2. If a man Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soulwith abond, every oath, every Voelli binds the soul, lays a strong bound or engagement on it.
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3. We must keep Covenant with God, that we may be like unto God, as we are exhorted to be, Epbes. 5.1. as in all other things, so in this we must strive to imitate and follow God, to be like unto him:
3. We must keep Covenant with God, that we may be like unto God, as we Are exhorted to be, Epbes. 5.1. as in all other things, so in this we must strive to imitate and follow God, to be like unto him:
Now concerning God we reade, That he is faithfull in keeping Covenant with us, Deut. 7.9 The Lord thy God is the faithfull God, that keepeth Covenant and mercy with them that love him, and keep his Commandments. Psal, 111.5. He is ever mindefull of his Covenant;
Now Concerning God we read, That he is faithful in keeping Covenant with us, Deuteronomy 7.9 The Lord thy God is the faithful God, that Keepeth Covenant and mercy with them that love him, and keep his commandments. Psalm, 111.5. He is ever mindful of his Covenant;
as he promises, Hos. 2.19, 20. I will betroth thee unto me for ever, &c. Therefore since God is faithfull in keeping Covenant with us, we must be faithfull in keeping Covenant with God, that we may be (as our duty is) like unto our heavenly Father,
as he promises, Hos. 2.19, 20. I will betrothed thee unto me for ever, etc. Therefore since God is faithful in keeping Covenant with us, we must be faithful in keeping Covenant with God, that we may be (as our duty is) like unto our heavenly Father,
what is it then to break Covenant with God? 2. And as God accounts it a great sin, so be will severely punish it. So he threatned, Gen. 17.14. The uncarcumcised man. childe, whose flesh in his forehead is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people:
what is it then to break Covenant with God? 2. And as God accounts it a great since, so be will severely Punish it. So he threatened, Gen. 17.14. The uncarcumcised man. child, whose Flesh in his forehead is not circumcised, that soul shall be Cut off from his people:
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and ye shall be slain by your enemies — Ezek. 17.15, 16. saith God of Zedekiab, Shall he prosper? Shall be escape that doth such things? Or shall be break the Covenant,
and you shall be slave by your enemies — Ezekiel 17.15, 16. Says God of Zedekiab, Shall he prosper? Shall be escape that does such things? Or shall be break the Covenant,
yea, many curses, Deut. 29.20, 21-25. The Lord will not spare him, but then the anger of the Lord, and his jealousie shall smoke against that man;
yea, many curses, Deuteronomy 29.20, 21-25. The Lord will not spare him, but then the anger of the Lord, and his jealousy shall smoke against that man;
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and the Lord shall separate him to evill, out of all the Tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the Covenant that are written in this book of the Law — Mark the grand reason of all this fierce anger of the Lord against such, vers. 25. Because they have forsaken the Covenant of the Lord God of their fathers.
and the Lord shall separate him to evil, out of all the Tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the Covenant that Are written in this book of the Law — Mark the grand reason of all this fierce anger of the Lord against such, vers. 25. Because they have forsaken the Covenant of the Lord God of their Father's.
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For this very thing, Sauls breaking the Covenant made with the Gibionites, though long before his time, God punished all Israel with three yeers famine;
For this very thing, Saul's breaking the Covenant made with the Gibeonites, though long before his time, God punished all Israel with three Years famine;
and in the end, with the death of seven of Sauls sons, 2 Sam. 21. therefore also God rent the Kingdom from Solomon, and gave ten Tribes to his servant Ieroboam, 1 King. 11 11. All these things give weight to this duty, and the point in hand.
and in the end, with the death of seven of Saul's Sons, 2 Sam. 21. Therefore also God rend the Kingdom from Solomon, and gave ten Tribes to his servant Jeroboam, 1 King. 11 11. All these things give weight to this duty, and the point in hand.
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Now (with the good leave of the great Assembly) I will here take occasion to speak something concerning our Nationall Covenant, Vow, or Protestation in particular:
Now (with the good leave of the great Assembly) I will Here take occasion to speak something Concerning our National Covenant, Voelli, or Protestation in particular:
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as far as lawfully I may, with my life, power, and estate, the true reformed Protestant Religion expressed in the Doctrine of the Church of England, against all Popery and popish Innovations within this Realm, contrary to the same Doctrine;
as Far as lawfully I may, with my life, power, and estate, the true reformed Protestant Religion expressed in the Doctrine of the Church of England, against all Popery and popish Innovations within this Realm, contrary to the same Doctrine;
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the lawfull Rights and Liberties of the Snbjects, and every person that maketh this Protestation, in whatsoever he shall do in the lawfull pursuance of the same.
the lawful Rights and Liberties of the Snbjects, and every person that makes this Protestation, in whatsoever he shall do in the lawful pursuance of the same.
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And to my power, and as far as lawfully I may, I will oppose, and by all good wayes and means endeavour to bring to condigne punishment all such as shall either by force, practice, counsels, plots, conspiracies,
And to my power, and as Far as lawfully I may, I will oppose, and by all good ways and means endeavour to bring to condign punishment all such as shall either by force, practice, Counsels, plots, conspiracies,
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And further that I shal in all just and honorable ways endeabor to preserbe the union and peace betwirt the three Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland;
And further that I shall in all just and honourable ways endeabor to preserbe the Union and peace betwirt the three Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland;
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and vow to maintaine, and so what we here renounce. 2. What it is to maintaine and defend the true Protestant Religion. 3. Why & for what ends, we entred into this Protestation. 4. How far this promise and Protestation doth bind us.
and Voelli to maintain, and so what we Here renounce. 2. What it is to maintain and defend the true Protestant Religion. 3. Why & for what ends, we entered into this Protestation. 4. How Far this promise and Protestation does bind us.
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First, is to maintaine and defend with our lives, power and estate, The true Reformed Protestant Religion, expressed in the Doctriue of the Church of England, against all Popery and Popish Innovations, within this Realme, contrary to the same Doctrine.
First, is to maintain and defend with our lives, power and estate, The true Reformed Protestant Religion, expressed in the doctrine of the Church of England, against all Popery and Popish Innovations, within this Realm, contrary to the same Doctrine.
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I will not set downe the principall Doctrines of the true reformed Protestant Religion, and the Anti-Protestant or Popish Doctrines and Innovations, which we here protest against.
I will not Set down the principal Doctrines of the true reformed Protestant Religion, and the Anti-Protestant or Popish Doctrines and Innovations, which we Here protest against.
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I will only set downe some Arguments and Reasons, why we should with our lives, power and estates, maintaine and defend the true reformed Protestant Religion in the generall,
I will only Set down Some Arguments and Reasons, why we should with our lives, power and estates, maintain and defend the true reformed Protestant Religion in the general,
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and consequently, every particular branch and part of it against all Popery and Popish Innobations, and every part and parcell of Popery, and they are these:
and consequently, every particular branch and part of it against all Popery and Popish Innobations, and every part and parcel of Popery, and they Are these:
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To this purpose also is that of the Apostle to Timothy, 2 Tim. 1.13. Hold fast the forme of sound words which thou hast heard of me, and 1 Cor. 16.13. Stand fast in the faith, that is, both in the doctrine and grace of faith.
To this purpose also is that of the Apostle to Timothy, 2 Tim. 1.13. Hold fast the Form of found words which thou hast herd of me, and 1 Cor. 16.13. Stand fast in the faith, that is, both in the Doctrine and grace of faith.
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There is no other Religion, no other way or meanes in the world by which we can be saved, Acts 4.12. 1 Cor. 15.2. By which also ye are saved if ye keep in memory (or hold fast) what I preached unto you.
There is no other Religion, no other Way or means in the world by which we can be saved, Acts 4.12. 1 Cor. 15.2. By which also you Are saved if you keep in memory (or hold fast) what I preached unto you.
3. Gods glory is greatly promoted and advanced hereby, as by the denyall of the true faith or Religion, he is greatly dishonoured, it confirmes others in their idolatrous, false or superstitious wayes,
3. God's glory is greatly promoted and advanced hereby, as by the denial of the true faith or Religion, he is greatly dishonoured, it confirms Others in their idolatrous, false or superstitious ways,
4. The true reformed Protestant Religion is the badge of the true Christian, and true servants of God, their Livery and Cognisance whereby they are distinguished from all Idolaters, Pagans, Mahumetans, Papists and Jewes that still cleave to the Mosaicall Rights, long since abolished by Christ:
4. The true reformed Protestant Religion is the badge of the true Christian, and true Servants of God, their Livery and Cognisance whereby they Are distinguished from all Idolaters, Pagans, Mahumetans, Papists and Jews that still cleave to the Mosaical Rights, long since abolished by christ:
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5. The Gospell (upon which the true reformed Protestant Religion, which we professe, and is established as the publick doctrine of this Church of England, is undoubtedly built) was confirmed by many miracles from Heaven, and truly divine.
5. The Gospel (upon which the true reformed Protestant Religion, which we profess, and is established as the public Doctrine of this Church of England, is undoubtedly built) was confirmed by many Miracles from Heaven, and truly divine.
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6. This hath been recommended to us by the bloud of all the Martyrs, of our blessed Saviour himselfe, of his Apostles and Disciples, they all suffered for this, they loved not their lives unto the death, they willingly suffered the losse of all for and in the defence of it,
6. This hath been recommended to us by the blood of all the Martyrs, of our blessed Saviour himself, of his Apostles and Disciples, they all suffered for this, they loved not their lives unto the death, they willingly suffered the loss of all for and in the defence of it,
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and sealed it with their bloud, stucke to it to the death, and so recommended it to us as a most precious jewell and rich treasure, much better then life it selfe,
and sealed it with their blood, stuck to it to the death, and so recommended it to us as a most precious jewel and rich treasure, much better then life it self,
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and surely this should much animate us to sticke close to our Religion, the true Reformed Protestant Religion to the death, seeing we have so many thousands,
and surely this should much animate us to stick close to our Religion, the true Reformed Protestant Religion to the death, seeing we have so many thousands,
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and wicked men on earth, and all their hellbred desperate plots and malignant designes against it and us, that we have been and still are preserved, to the admiration even of the enemies themselves.
and wicked men on earth, and all their hellbred desperate plots and malignant designs against it and us, that we have been and still Are preserved, to the admiration even of the enemies themselves.
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And this will ever preserve and protect us if we sticke close unto it, we have Gods word for it, Rev. 3.10. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the houre of temptation, which shall come upon all the earth, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
And this will ever preserve and Pact us if we stick close unto it, we have God's word for it, Rev. 3.10. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the earth, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
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And if we deny or forsake this, never looke to prosper, the promises even of temporall blessings are made on this condition, that we sticke close to it.
And if we deny or forsake this, never look to prosper, the promises even of temporal blessings Are made on this condition, that we stick close to it.
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or our owne temporall or eternall good of soule or body, we must maintain the true Reformed Protestant Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations, we must sticke close to it,
or our own temporal or Eternal good of soul or body, we must maintain the true Reformed Protestant Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations, we must stick close to it,
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And what doe we protest against? is it not Popery and Antichristianisme, a doctrine containing many positions blasphemous against God and Jesus Christ,
And what do we protest against? is it not Popery and Antichristianism, a Doctrine containing many positions blasphemous against God and jesus christ,
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and pay it home at length with a witnesse, except some right, round and resolute course be taken in the meane time to root it out as in conscience, policy, reason and Religion it ought to be, which if once effected, would cut the thread of the Papists hopes for ever, making a party or faction here, cut the throat of all plots against the Kings person, crush the Popes heart for any probability or possibility of ever reestablishing,
and pay it home At length with a witness, except Some right, round and resolute course be taken in the mean time to root it out as in conscience, policy, reason and Religion it ought to be, which if once effected, would Cut the thread of the Papists hope's for ever, making a party or faction Here, Cut the throat of all plots against the Kings person, crush the Popes heart for any probability or possibility of ever Reestablishing,
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or erecting his accursed tyranny in this Island again, and preventing such most bloudy, barbarous, and unheard of usage (or butchery rather) as there hath been of late, and still is in Ireland.
or erecting his accursed tyranny in this Island again, and preventing such most bloody, barbarous, and unheard of usage (or butchery rather) as there hath been of late, and still is in Ireland.
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Secondly, We promise, vow and protest with our lives, power and estates, to maintaine and defend (as we are by our Allegiance bound) his Majesties Royall Person, Honoor and Estate, Rom. 13.1, 2. And there is great reason for it. Of each severally.
Secondly, We promise, Voelli and protest with our lives, power and estates, to maintain and defend (as we Are by our Allegiance bound) his Majesties Royal Person, Honoor and Estate, Rom. 13.1, 2. And there is great reason for it. Of each severally.
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2. His Honour, dignity and Majesty, that it may have it's due respect, esteeme and reverence which belongs to it, 1 Pet. 2.17. Feare God, honour the King, and that both inwardly reverencing him in the heart, Eccles. 10.20. and outwardly in speech, gesture and action, as Nathan and Bathsheba did Salomon, 1 King. 1.23, 31. We ought by the sixth Commandement to maintaine the good esteeme and dignity of our Neighbour by all good and law full meanes, much more the Kings.
2. His Honour, dignity and Majesty, that it may have it's due respect, esteem and Reverence which belongs to it, 1 Pet. 2.17. fear God, honour the King, and that both inwardly reverencing him in the heart, Eccles. 10.20. and outwardly in speech, gesture and actium, as Nathan and Bathsheba did Solomon, 1 King. 1.23, 31. We ought by the sixth Commandment to maintain the good esteem and dignity of our Neighbour by all good and law full means, much more the Kings.
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that they that rule well are worthy of double honour, i.e. honour of maintenance as well as of esteeme and reverence, much more he who is custos utrius { que } tabulae, the Father of the Common-wealth,
that they that Rule well Are worthy of double honour, i.e. honour of maintenance as well as of esteem and Reverence, much more he who is custos utrius { que } tabulae, the Father of the Commonwealth,
So Rom. 13.6, 7. For this cause pay you tribute also, for they are Gods Ministers, attending continually upon this very thing, Render therefore to all their due, tribute, &c.
So Rom. 13.6, 7. For this cause pay you tribute also, for they Are God's Ministers, attending continually upon this very thing, Render Therefore to all their endue, tribute, etc.
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And this his Royall Maiesty himselfe hath most Princely professed, That often Parliaments are the fittest meanes to keep correspondency between his Maiesty and his people,
And this his Royal Majesty himself hath most Princely professed, That often Parliaments Are the Fittest means to keep correspondency between his Majesty and his people,
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3. They are persons chosen and intrusied by our selves, to heare our cryes, remove our grievances, supply our wants, settle our Religion and peace against the plots and doings of all publicke and private enemies of Church and State, or our selves;
3. They Are Persons chosen and intrusied by our selves, to hear our cries, remove our grievances, supply our Wants, settle our Religion and peace against the plots and doings of all public and private enemies of Church and State, or our selves;
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therefore it is that very many thousands from most of the Counties in this Kingdome and Principality of Wales, doe in their Petitions offer Themselves, their Persons, Lives and Estates, to defend and maintain,
Therefore it is that very many thousands from most of the Counties in this Kingdom and Principality of Wales, do in their Petitions offer Themselves, their Persons, Lives and Estates, to defend and maintain,
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Thus we see there is great Reason, why we should with our lives, power and estates, by all lawfull wayes and means, maintaine and defend the true Reformed Protestant Religion, the Kings Majesties royall Person, Honour and Estate, and the Parliament.
Thus we see there is great Reason, why we should with our lives, power and estates, by all lawful ways and means, maintain and defend the true Reformed Protestant Religion, the Kings Majesties royal Person, Honour and Estate, and the Parliament.
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Those three cannot be separated without utter ruine or extreame danger to all three, The Declaration of Perliament, Jan. 17. 1641. Therefore whosoever goes about to separate and divide these, the true Protestant Religion, King and Parliament, or doth give any councell, or endcavour to set or maintaine division or dislike betweene the King and the Parliament, is by both Houses of Parliament, declared a publieke enemy of the State and peace of this Kingdome,
Those three cannot be separated without utter ruin or extreme danger to all three, The Declaration of Perliament, Jan. 17. 1641. Therefore whosoever Goes about to separate and divide these, the true Protestant Religion, King and Parliament, or does give any council, or endcavour to Set or maintain division or dislike between the King and the Parliament, is by both Houses of Parliament, declared a publieke enemy of the State and peace of this Kingdom,
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The Rebels in Ireland did most shamefully and impudently pretend, and still doe in their Protestations and their Oath also, to defend and maintaine the King and his Priviledges and Prerogative,
The Rebels in Ireland did most shamefully and impudently pretend, and still do in their Protestations and their Oath also, to defend and maintain the King and his Privileges and Prerogative,
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Can they possibly be thought to be and stand for the King, that doe most barbarously destroy, abuse and spoyle his best Subjects, fire his Townes, take his Castles, Forts and Holds? You may be assured that whatsoever the Papist and their adherents and abettours here, do or may pretend, they have the same spirit and principles,
Can they possibly be Thought to be and stand for the King, that do most barbarously destroy, abuse and spoil his best Subject's, fire his Towns, take his Castles, Forts and Holds? You may be assured that whatsoever the Papist and their adherents and abettors Here, do or may pretend, they have the same Spirit and principles,
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So here while these 3. concurre together, we need not feare all the adversaries in the world, the Pope, Spaniard, French, Papists, &c. but if these be divided by the cursed plots of the enemies, looke for nothing but ruine or extreme dangers of ruine.
So Here while these 3. concur together, we need not Fear all the Adversaries in the world, the Pope, Spaniard, French, Papists, etc. but if these be divided by the cursed plots of the enemies, look for nothing but ruin or extreme dangers of ruin.
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That no person shall be compelled to make any Lones to the King against his will, That none shall be charged by any charge or imposition, called a Benevolence, without consent in Parliament, and such like.
That no person shall be compelled to make any Lones to the King against his will, That none shall be charged by any charge or imposition, called a Benevolence, without consent in Parliament, and such like.
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So that were there no Protestation made and taken, yet we are bound as we are Christians by vertue of our Baptisine to defend and maintaine the true Protestant Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations;
So that were there no Protestation made and taken, yet we Are bound as we Are Christians by virtue of our Baptize to defend and maintain the true Protestant Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations;
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Fifthly, (and marke it well) we are here bound by our solemne promise, &c. with our lives, &c. to justifie, Defend and maintaine thery person that maketh this Protestation in whatsoeber hée shall doe in the lawfull pursuance of the same.
Fifthly, (and mark it well) we Are Here bound by our solemn promise, etc. with our lives, etc. to justify, Defend and maintain thery person that makes this Protestation in whatsoeber he shall do in the lawful pursuance of the same.
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for if any suffer in a common cause, as the defence and maintenance of the true Religion, the Kings Majesties Person, Honour and Estate, the Power and Priviledges of Parliament, &c. all suffer in him,
for if any suffer in a Common cause, as the defence and maintenance of the true Religion, the Kings Majesties Person, Honour and Estate, the Power and Privileges of Parliament, etc. all suffer in him,
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and Christianity should not make more slow, but forward to all civill duties tending to the publicke good, upon better and higher grounds then nature can afford, viz. out of conscience to Gods command, true Christian love to our Brethren and Country, &c. Sixthly, under the like engagement, we promise, vow and protest, To oppose and hinder, and by all good wayes and meanes indeavour to bring to condigne punishment all such as shall either by forcs, practises;
and Christianity should not make more slow, but forward to all civil duties tending to the public good, upon better and higher grounds then nature can afford, viz. out of conscience to God's command, true Christian love to our Brothers and Country, etc. Sixthly, under the like engagement, we promise, Voelli and protest, To oppose and hinder, and by all good ways and means endeavour to bring to condign punishment all such as shall either by forcs, practises;
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As for instance, if (which God forbid) we should see or know any person that should rise up against the King or Parliament, wilfully infringe their just and good orders and priviledges,
As for instance, if (which God forbid) we should see or know any person that should rise up against the King or Parliament, wilfully infringe their just and good order and privileges,
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or indeavour to set or maintaine division or dis-affection betweene the King and Parliament, or betwixt the three Kingdomes of England, Scotland and Ireland, be his pretence (as Papists and Popish persons want not excuses and colourable pretences) he is declared a publick enemy of the State and peace of the Kingdome, and we are by this Protestation bound by all lawfull means to bring such a person to condigne punishment.
or endeavour to Set or maintain division or disaffection between the King and Parliament, or betwixt the three Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, be his pretence (as Papists and Popish Persons want not excuses and colourable pretences) he is declared a public enemy of the State and peace of the Kingdom, and we Are by this Protestation bound by all lawful means to bring such a person to condign punishment.
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So againe, doe we see or heare any, seeking wittingly and wilfully to disgrace, suppresse or bring into contempt the true Reformed Protestant Religion,
So again, do we see or hear any, seeking wittingly and wilfully to disgrace, suppress or bring into contempt the true Reformed Protestant Religion,
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or other scandalous resemblances, we are by vertue of this Protestation bound by all lawfull meanes and wayes, according to the rules of Christian wisdome and prudence, to bring that person or persons to condigne punishment for his demerits.
or other scandalous resemblances, we Are by virtue of this Protestation bound by all lawful means and ways, according to the rules of Christian Wisdom and prudence, to bring that person or Persons to condign punishment for his demerits.
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Hushai the Archite did prevent the dangerous plot against David and discovered it to him, 2 Sam. 17.7, 8, 15. &c. Mordecai discovered treason against Ahasuerus, Hest. c. 6. Yea the very Pagans would doe thus, endeavour to bring to deserved punishment those that were enemies to their Idoll gods, Religion, King, Country or publick-wealth.
Hushai the Architect did prevent the dangerous plot against David and discovered it to him, 2 Sam. 17.7, 8, 15. etc. Mordecai discovered treason against Ahasuerus, Hest. c. 6. Yea the very Pagans would do thus, endeavour to bring to deserved punishment those that were enemies to their Idol God's, Religion, King, Country or public-wealth.
Yea in case of seducing from the true to false Religion, or worship of God (as is well observed by a godly Divine) it is cleare that we must bring any to pumshment,
Yea in case of seducing from the true to false Religion, or worship of God (as is well observed by a godly Divine) it is clear that we must bring any to pumshment,
Our love to God and the true Religion, ought to over-rule our affections to our friends and naturall Parents in the flesh, much more our affections towards others, which our Saviour confirmes, Mat. 10.37. He that loveth Father or Mother more then me, is not worthy of one, and he that loveth Son or Daughter more then me a not worthy of me.
Our love to God and the true Religion, ought to overrule our affections to our Friends and natural Parents in the Flesh, much more our affections towards Others, which our Saviour confirms, Mathew 10.37. He that loves Father or Mother more then me, is not worthy of one, and he that loves Son or Daughter more then me a not worthy of me.
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Seventhly, we also promise — In all jost and honourable wayes to indeavour to preserve the Vnion and Peace betwéene the thrée Kingdomes of England, Scotland and Ireland. And there is great reason for it,
Seventhly, we also promise — In all jost and honourable ways to endeavour to preserve the union and Peace between the thrée Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. And there is great reason for it,
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and oppose the contrary, viz. in our hearts to beleeve, imbrace, love, professe and walk according to the Rules of the true Reformed Protestant Religion, to justifie and defend the same,
and oppose the contrary, viz. in our hearts to believe, embrace, love, profess and walk according to the Rules of the true Reformed Protestant Religion, to justify and defend the same,
as occasion requireth and calleth on us, and to disavow the Popifh Doctrine and Innovations which are contrary hereuntò and set our selves against it and them,
as occasion requires and calls on us, and to disavow the Popifh Doctrine and Innovations which Are contrary hereuntò and Set our selves against it and them,
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or any that shall endeavour to attempt any thing contrary to the true Protestant Religion, the Person, Honour and Estate of the King, the power and Priviledges of Parliament, &c.
or any that shall endeavour to attempt any thing contrary to the true Protestant Religion, the Person, Honour and Estate of the King, the power and Privileges of Parliament, etc.
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Thirdly, The grounds and reasons of making and entring into this Protestation or Nationall Covenant, are included in the preamble to the Protestation, to which I referre you for fuller satisfaction, only thus much here in a few words, I conceive it may be of use.
Thirdly, The grounds and Reasons of making and entering into this Protestation or National Covenant, Are included in the preamble to the Protestation, to which I refer you for fuller satisfaction, only thus much Here in a few words, I conceive it may be of use.
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yea to oppose it, and all such as seeke to advance or uphold it. 2. To discover all Popish persons, and such as stand disaffected to the true Religion,
yea to oppose it, and all such as seek to advance or uphold it. 2. To discover all Popish Persons, and such as stand disaffected to the true Religion,
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As for instance, when we see any Popery or Popish Ceremonies and Innovations in the Church which we have protested against, we may not in a violent and tumultuous way without any lawfull call and warrant set our selves against them and remove them,
As for instance, when we see any Popery or Popish Ceremonies and Innovations in the Church which we have protested against, we may not in a violent and tumultuous Way without any lawful call and warrant Set our selves against them and remove them,
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neither promises nor threats, neither hope of gaine, profit, pleasures or preferment, or feare of any worldly losse, trouble or the like (for all these as I humbly conceive are included) shall make us relinquish this promise, vow and Protestation.
neither promises nor Treats, neither hope of gain, profit, pleasures or preferment, or Fear of any worldly loss, trouble or the like (for all these as I humbly conceive Are included) shall make us relinquish this promise, Voelli and Protestation.
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And this solemne engagement is made in expresse termes in the preseuce of Almighty God, and so implicitely calling the Almighty God of Heaven and Earth, who heares what we protest,
And this solemn engagement is made in express terms in the preseuce of Almighty God, and so implicitly calling the Almighty God of Heaven and Earth, who hears what we protest,
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and doth see our intentions and purpose, and will narrowly observe our future actions, how we keep our solemne promise with his Majesty, to reward or take vengeance on us if we doe not really,
and does see our intentions and purpose, and will narrowly observe our future actions, how we keep our solemn promise with his Majesty, to reward or take vengeance on us if we do not really,
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And which yet further addeth weight to this engagement, it is made in the presence of the Congregation (yea and I may say of the Angels also) who are witnesses, and will testifie against us one day if we willingly and wittingly breake this our Covenant.
And which yet further adds weight to this engagement, it is made in the presence of the Congregation (yea and I may say of the Angels also) who Are Witnesses, and will testify against us one day if we willingly and wittingly break this our Covenant.
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And this also, our owne hands or marke (which is equivalent) is subscribed and stands on record as a witnesse to God and men against that man that shall wittingly and willingly breake his Protestation,
And this also, our own hands or mark (which is equivalent) is subscribed and Stands on record as a witness to God and men against that man that shall wittingly and willingly break his Protestation,
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Heare what God himselfe saith, of ordinary vowes and promises, which are of 〈 ◊ 〉 inferiour nature to this, Deut. 23.21, 23. When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slacke to pay it,
Hear what God himself Says, of ordinary vows and promises, which Are of 〈 ◊ 〉 inferior nature to this, Deuteronomy 23.21, 23. When thou shalt Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it,
That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and performe, according as thou hast vowed unto the Lord thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth:
That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform, according as thou hast vowed unto the Lord thy God, which thou hast promised with thy Mouth:
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or the like, he may neither omit nor delay to doe according to his promise, saith Moses from God, Thou shalt not slacke to pay (or performe) it, The Lord thy God will require it of thee.
or the like, he may neither omit nor Delay to do according to his promise, Says Moses from God, Thou shalt not slack to pay (or perform) it, The Lord thy God will require it of thee.
And if promises and vowes touching things voluntary, and of a far lesse and inferiour nature, made onely by a mans selfe alone, doe so strongly binde, that God may justly,
And if promises and vows touching things voluntary, and of a Far less and inferior nature, made only by a men self alone, do so strongly bind, that God may justly,
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how much more doth such a solemne vow and Protestation as this is, made to God, in a thing of this nature (which Religion and reason binds us to observe,
how much more does such a solemn Voelli and Protestation as this is, made to God, in a thing of this nature (which Religion and reason binds us to observe,
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When Zedekiah had broken his Covenant with the King of Babylon, see what the Lord saith of him, Ezek. 17.15, 16. Shall he prosper? or shall he escape that doth such things? or shall he breake the Covenant and be delivered? As I live, saith the Lord God,
When Zedekiah had broken his Covenant with the King of Babylon, see what the Lord Says of him, Ezekiel 17.15, 16. Shall he prosper? or shall he escape that does such things? or shall he break the Covenant and be Delivered? As I live, Says the Lord God,
surely mine Oath which he hath despised, and my Covenant which he hath broken, even it will I recompence upon his owne head, v. 19. We have solemnely covenanted and promised, vowed and protested to God the King of Heaven, to maintaine the true Religion, oppose all Popery and Popish Innovations;
surely mine Oath which he hath despised, and my Covenant which he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head, v. 19. We have solemnly covenanted and promised, vowed and protested to God the King of Heaven, to maintain the true Religion, oppose all Popery and Popish Innovations;
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to the Parliament, to maintaine and defend their power and Priviledges, &c. And we may be sure, that man shall not escape, that wilfully breaketh his Covenant;
to the Parliament, to maintain and defend their power and Privileges, etc. And we may be sure, that man shall not escape, that wilfully breaks his Covenant;
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Oh let not any person draw guilt on his owne soule by a wilfull breach or carelesse neglect of his Protestation, I could therefore wish that every good Subject would have and set up a Copy of the Protestation in his owne house, to minde himselfe so often as he goes in and out of his solemne vow and Covenant made to maintaine and defend with his life, power and estate, the true Reformed Protestant Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations, the Kings Majesties person, the power and Priviledges of Parliament, &c.
O let not any person draw guilt on his own soul by a wilful breach or careless neglect of his Protestation, I could Therefore wish that every good Subject would have and Set up a Copy of the Protestation in his own house, to mind himself so often as he Goes in and out of his solemn Voelli and Covenant made to maintain and defend with his life, power and estate, the true Reformed Protestant Religion against all Popery and Popish Innovations, the Kings Majesties person, the power and Privileges of Parliament, etc.
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Yea all of you have in Baptisme solemnely engaged your selves to God to beleeve in him, love him, feare him, serve and obey him in all his righteous commands, to defend his blessed truth,
Yea all of you have in Baptism solemnly engaged your selves to God to believe in him, love him, Fear him, serve and obey him in all his righteous commands, to defend his blessed truth,
so on the heart and affections by application, that the whole man may be put upon the conscionable practise of the duty, which is the end of preaching.
so on the heart and affections by application, that the Whole man may be put upon the conscionable practice of the duty, which is the end of preaching.
or that doe in good earnest endeavour to keep it? Many, very many of them have also renewed that Covenant at the Lords Supper, re-engaged their soules againe to God,
or that do in good earnest endeavour to keep it? Many, very many of them have also renewed that Covenant At the lords Supper, re-engaged their Souls again to God,
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The Word Sacrament signified of old the Souldiers Oath, betwixt the Captaine and the common souldier, which now is by long use applyed only to this Ordinance of God,
The Word Sacrament signified of old the Soldiers Oath, betwixt the Captain and the Common soldier, which now is by long use applied only to this Ordinance of God,
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Yet where almost is the man or woman that makes conscience of keeping his Covenant with God? Doth not almost every one run on still in his owne wayes, serve himselfe and his lusts, sinne and Satan,
Yet where almost is the man or woman that makes conscience of keeping his Covenant with God? Does not almost every one run on still in his own ways, serve himself and his Lustiest, sin and Satan,
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and so adde unfaithfulnesse in breaking his Covenant with God? Yea, observe it, and we shall see many so farre from keeping Covenant with God, that they grow worse afterward then they were before they came to the Sacrament:
and so add unfaithfulness in breaking his Covenant with God? Yea, observe it, and we shall see many so Far from keeping Covenant with God, that they grow Worse afterwards then they were before they Come to the Sacrament:
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so how many are there who lying on their sicke bed, or in some great trouble or feare, promise and seriously vow, that if God will raise them up againe, remove such or such an evill, they will become new men, &c. and yet afterward are as bad,
so how many Are there who lying on their sick Bed, or in Some great trouble or Fear, promise and seriously Voelli, that if God will raise them up again, remove such or such an evil, they will become new men, etc. and yet afterwards Are as bad,
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and good Subjects, by opposing and hindering the removall of scandalous Images and Pictures (some of which are most abominably evill and greatly abused by many, in whose hearts they sticke faster then in the glasse-windowes or wals (though we hoped otherwise till experience proves it to be true) also by bowing towards (if not to) the pretended Altar,
and good Subject's, by opposing and hindering the removal of scandalous Images and Pictures (Some of which Are most abominably evil and greatly abused by many, in whose hearts they stick faster then in the Glass windows or walls (though we hoped otherwise till experience Proves it to be true) also by bowing towards (if not to) the pretended Altar,
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In civill contracts with men, men will be ashamed that have any sparkes of ingenuity and common honesty in them, if they breake their word and solemne promise with men,
In civil contracts with men, men will be ashamed that have any sparks of ingenuity and Common honesty in them, if they break their word and solemn promise with men,
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yet it were sinne to us (and sinne is damnable) to disobey God, seeing we are all bound to yeeld obedience to God, by vertue of our Creation, preservation and sustentation, to be his and only his, to serve him, and him only for ever;
yet it were sin to us (and sin is damnable) to disobey God, seeing we Are all bound to yield Obedience to God, by virtue of our Creation, preservation and sustentation, to be his and only his, to serve him, and him only for ever;
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but after Covenant with his Highnesse to sinne against him, disobey his righteous and good commands (for so they all are) rebell against his Authority, is much more grievous, especially when withall we doe serve sinne and Satan, Gods and our owne enemy.
but After Covenant with his Highness to sin against him, disobey his righteous and good commands (for so they all Are) rebel against his authority, is much more grievous, especially when withal we do serve sin and Satan, God's and our own enemy.
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and lift up the hand against God, with whom he hath entred into tearmes and conclusions of peace, to disobey God with whom he hath entred into Covenant to obey and observe him in all things.
and lift up the hand against God, with whom he hath entered into terms and conclusions of peace, to disobey God with whom he hath entered into Covenant to obey and observe him in all things.
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To all such I may say as the Prophet Malachy to the Priests that brake their Covenant with God, Mal. 2.10. Why doe ye deale treacherously every man by prophaning the Covenant of God? And adde as he doth there, ver. 12. The Lord will cut off the man that doth this. And as Jerem. 2.19. Thine owne wickednesse shall correct thee, and thine owne backesliding shall reprove thee:
To all such I may say as the Prophet Malachy to the Priests that brake their Covenant with God, Malachi 2.10. Why do you deal treacherously every man by profaning the Covenant of God? And add as he does there, ver. 12. The Lord will Cut off the man that does this. And as Jeremiah 2.19. Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thine own backsliding shall reprove thee:
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2. Others there are that doe really enter into Covenant with God, but seemingly breake it, either out of ignorance, infirmity, want of watchfulnesse, &c. So doe all the godly, all that truly feare God, more or lesse;
2. Others there Are that do really enter into Covenant with God, but seemingly break it, either out of ignorance, infirmity, want of watchfulness, etc. So do all the godly, all that truly Fear God, more or less;
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but out of ignorance, weaknesse, want of care, &c. but doe never so sinne, as wholly and wilfully upon meditation to breake their Covenant with God, 1 John 3.9.
but out of ignorance, weakness, want of care, etc. but doe never so sin, as wholly and wilfully upon meditation to break their Covenant with God, 1 John 3.9.
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He that is borne of God sinneth not, that is, whosoever is regenerate and truly godly, he doth not wittingly and willingly sinne, he doth not love sinne,
He that is born of God Sinneth not, that is, whosoever is regenerate and truly godly, he does not wittingly and willingly sin, he does not love sin,
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the ground is, because his seed abideth in him, i.e. because grace is immutable, and ever working holy desires, purposes and endeavours to obey God and keep his Commandements, the Articles and conditions of the Covenant.
the ground is, Because his seed Abideth in him, i.e. Because grace is immutable, and ever working holy Desires, Purposes and endeavours to obey God and keep his commandments, the Articles and conditions of the Covenant.
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but the Covenant of grace hath for ground the immutable promise of God, that it shall never cease, Jer. 32.39, 40. Heb. 13.5. and Christ who ever liveth.
but the Covenant of grace hath for ground the immutable promise of God, that it shall never cease, Jer. 32.39, 40. Hebrew 13.5. and christ who ever lives.
There are ever living desires, purposes and endeavours to keep Covenant with God, in respect of which unfained constant desires, &c. the godly ever keep their Covenant with God,
There Are ever living Desires, Purposes and endeavours to keep Covenant with God, in respect of which unfeigned constant Desires, etc. the godly ever keep their Covenant with God,
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so as they never breake it wholly or wilfully with full swing of affection, with delight as others doe, much losse live, lye and dye in sin as the wicked doe.
so as they never break it wholly or wilfully with full swing of affection, with delight as Others do, much loss live, lie and die in since as the wicked doe.
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and the godly doe faile much in their duty, and doe often in part breake their Covenant out of ignorance, want of watchfulnesse or the like, either by omitting some duty commanded,
and the godly do fail much in their duty, and do often in part break their Covenant out of ignorance, want of watchfulness or the like, either by omitting Some duty commanded,
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Oh! that we should breake promise with God, prevaricate with his Majesty, how should this grieve our soules? truly nothing will breake a good heart more then this, to looke backe and see how unfaithfully,
Oh! that we should break promise with God, prevaricate with his Majesty, how should this grieve our Souls? truly nothing will break a good heart more then this, to look back and see how unfaithfully,
and how foulely we have dealt with so good and gracious a God, and broken Covenant with him who is and hath alwayes been so good and faithfull to us and all his.
and how foully we have dealt with so good and gracious a God, and broken Covenant with him who is and hath always been so good and faithful to us and all his.
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but if the wife or some other friend that hath entred into a near league of friendship with him should speake evill of him, sleight him — Oh! this cuts him to the heart, this grieves him sore, Psal 55.12, 13, 14. It was not an enemy that repreached,
but if the wife or Some other friend that hath entered into a near league of friendship with him should speak evil of him, sleight him — Oh! this cuts him to the heart, this grieves him soar, Psalm 55.12, 13, 14. It was not an enemy that repreached,
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but it was thou, a man, mine equall, my guide, and mine acquaintance, &c. Indignities and evill carriage from a near hand is most grievous, not to be borne:
but it was thou, a man, mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance, etc. Indignities and evil carriage from a near hand is most grievous, not to be born:
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We have a notable expression full to this purpose, Ezek. 6.9. saith God, I am broken with their whorish heart (marke with whose) which hath departed from me, breach of Covenant in his, owne people is that (which to use the Prophets figurative expression here) breaketh the heart of God;
We have a notable expression full to this purpose, Ezekiel 6.9. Says God, I am broken with their whorish heart (mark with whose) which hath departed from me, breach of Covenant in his, own people is that (which to use the prophets figurative expression Here) breaks the heart of God;
but thou a Professor, one that hath entred into Covenant with me, &c. then feare what God saith of disobedient revolting Israel, Psal. 95.10, 11. Fourty yeares long was I grieved with this generation, &c. to whom (or as the Apostle hath it, Heb. 3.11. so, i. c. therfore. ) I sware in my wrath they should not enter into my rest.
but thou a Professor, one that hath entered into Covenant with me, etc. then Fear what God Says of disobedient revolting Israel, Psalm 95.10, 11. Fourty Years long was I grieved with this generation, etc. to whom (or as the Apostle hath it, Hebrew 3.11. so, i. c. Therefore.) I sware in my wrath they should not enter into my rest.
but they breake all, breake their purposes, breake their promises, break their solemne Protestation and Covenant made with God, their Covenants sealed at Baptisme,
but they break all, break their Purposes, break their promises, break their solemn Protestation and Covenant made with God, their Covenants sealed At Baptism,
It is independent, universall, He is the most High God, possessor of Heaven and Earth, Gen. 14.19, 22. Me thinks this most absolute soveraigne power over us to command, reward of punish us, should move us to a carefull performance of this duty, of keeping Covenant with him.
It is independent, universal, He is the most High God, possessor of Heaven and Earth, Gen. 14.19, 22. Me thinks this most absolute sovereign power over us to command, reward of Punish us, should move us to a careful performance of this duty, of keeping Covenant with him.
yea (adde this also) all our secret vowes and promises we have made unto him, in the night, on our sick-bed, in time of trouble, &c. Heb. 4.13. All things are naked and open unto the eyes of him (of God) with whom we have to doe;
yea (add this also) all our secret vows and promises we have made unto him, in the night, on our sickbed, in time of trouble, etc. Hebrew 4.13. All things Are naked and open unto the eyes of him (of God) with whom we have to do;
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And if notwithstanding all threatenings, afflictions, troubles, men will not remember to pay their debts, performe their Covenant unto God here, he will make such feele his torments hereafter.
And if notwithstanding all threatenings, afflictions, Troubles, men will not Remember to pay their debts, perform their Covenant unto God Here, he will make such feel his torments hereafter.
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Now every honest man will be carefull to pay his debts, to performe his Covenants and promises, Psal. 37.21. The wicked borroweth and payeth not againe, that is, makes no conscience of keeping his promises;
Now every honest man will be careful to pay his debts, to perform his Covenants and promises, Psalm 37.21. The wicked borroweth and payeth not again, that is, makes no conscience of keeping his promises;
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Gods omnipotency is tyed by an Oath and promises, so that he cannot in respect of his Oath doe that which otherwise he might easily doe being omnipotent,
God's omnipotency is tied by an Oath and promises, so that he cannot in respect of his Oath do that which otherwise he might Easily do being omnipotent,
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All men know that we have been baptized, and many have seen us at the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, where againe we renewed our Covenant and promise of obedience to God.
All men know that we have been baptised, and many have seen us At the Sacrament of the lords Supper, where again we renewed our Covenant and promise of Obedience to God.
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but deliberately, upon meditation, after warning given, and you bidden seriously to consider of it, and the danger more especially of breaking our personall Covenant shewed.
but deliberately, upon meditation, After warning given, and you bidden seriously to Consider of it, and the danger more especially of breaking our personal Covenant showed.
Rash vowes and promises, if lawfull and in our power, doe binde, much more such as are deliberate; therefore Joshuah 9.19. the Covenant which Israel had made with the Gibeonites, though gotten by fraud;
Rash vows and promises, if lawful and in our power, do bind, much more such as Are deliberate; Therefore Joshua 9.19. the Covenant which Israel had made with the Gibeonites, though got by fraud;
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yet Joshuah and the Princes durst not breake it, v. 19 20. All the Princes said unto the Congregation (whose fingers itched to be doing with the Gibeonites ) we have sworne unto them by the Lord God of Israel,
yet Joshua and the Princes durst not break it, v. 19 20. All the Princes said unto the Congregation (whose fingers itched to be doing with the Gibeonites) we have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel,
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yet implicitly and interpretatively renew our Covenant with God) but if we had never but once in all our life time, at Baptisme only engaged our selves to God in Covenant;
yet implicitly and interpretatively renew our Covenant with God) but if we had never but once in all our life time, At Baptism only engaged our selves to God in Covenant;
Is it not a most reasonable thing that God should be beleeved, loved, feared, served, obeyed? Is it not a most reasonable thing that sinne should be left, abhorred, detested? Are not all his Commandements most just, righteous and good,
Is it not a most reasonable thing that God should be believed, loved, feared, served, obeyed? Is it not a most reasonable thing that sin should be left, abhorred, detested? are not all his commandments most just, righteous and good,
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so as no Lawes of men in all the world are comparable unto them, Deut. 4.8. What Nation is there so great that hath Statutes and Judgements so righteous as all this Law which I set before you this day? See Rom. 7.12.
so as no Laws of men in all the world Are comparable unto them, Deuteronomy 4.8. What nation is there so great that hath Statutes and Judgments so righteous as all this Law which I Set before you this day? See Rom. 7.12.
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So is it not a most equall, iust and reasonable thing that we should maintaine and defend the true Protestant Religion, the Kings Person, Honour and Estate, the Power and Priviledges of Parliament, &c. Let me report it to every mans conscience,
So is it not a most equal, just and reasonable thing that we should maintain and defend the true Protestant Religion, the Kings Person, Honour and Estate, the Power and Privileges of Parliament, etc. Let me report it to every men conscience,
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I may adde this also, the riches of Gods mercy in giving leave and making way for us to come before him againe, and renew our Covenant with his Highnesse,
I may add this also, the riches of God's mercy in giving leave and making Way for us to come before him again, and renew our Covenant with his Highness,
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but seeing the Lord is pleased to continue our lives, and give us another call, to approach before him, offering to renew and seale his Covenant with us,
but seeing the Lord is pleased to continue our lives, and give us Another call, to approach before him, offering to renew and seal his Covenant with us,
1. Godly men. We reade of David swearing and truly endeavouring to keep Covenant with God, Psal. 119.106. I have sworne and will performe it, that I will keep thy righteous iudgements.
1. Godly men. We read of David swearing and truly endeavouring to keep Covenant with God, Psalm 119.106. I have sworn and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
The King was sorry, nevert helesse for his Oathes sake — You may observe it, that many meere naturall men wholly destitute of the life of grace or any good conscience, will notwithstanding be very punctuall in observing their Covenants and promises,
The King was sorry, nevert helesse for his Oaths sake — You may observe it, that many mere natural men wholly destitute of the life of grace or any good conscience, will notwithstanding be very punctual in observing their Covenants and promises,
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and would be thought to be some body among the faithfull, to be found unfaithfull with God or men? What! shall meere naturall, worldly, unbeleeving men, in their kinde goe beyond the children and people of God? be more mindfull of their promises and Covenants then the godly,
and would be Thought to be Some body among the faithful, to be found unfaithful with God or men? What! shall mere natural, worldly, unbelieving men, in their kind go beyond the children and people of God? be more mindful of their promises and Covenants then the godly,
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then Professors are of their promises to God? Yea, shall the very Pagans out-strip us Christians in their dealings with men? Oh! let us blush and be ashamed,
then Professors Are of their promises to God? Yea, shall the very Pagans outstrip us Christians in their dealings with men? Oh! let us blush and be ashamed,
for he seemes to have compared and weighed them together, and trying both, at length pronounceth him to be the better, whom he chuseth againe to serve.
for he seems to have compared and weighed them together, and trying both, At length pronounceth him to be the better, whom he chooseth again to serve.
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Now the conscionable performance of our Covenant with God, and particularly of our Nationall Covenant, will be the most probable meanes under Heaven to maintaine the true Protestant Religion, to suppresse and in time root out Popery, disappoint the enemies of this Church and State,
Now the conscionable performance of our Covenant with God, and particularly of our National Covenant, will be the most probable means under Heaven to maintain the true Protestant Religion, to suppress and in time root out Popery, disappoint the enemies of this Church and State,
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further the great and long desired worke of Reformation, and conduce much to the honour, peace, safety, welfare and prosperity both of King and Kingdome, of Church and State, and the salvation of soules.
further the great and long desired work of Reformation, and conduce much to the honour, peace, safety, welfare and Prosperity both of King and Kingdom, of Church and State, and the salvation of Souls.
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and who is now likely to prevaile with God but they that truly endeavour to keep Covenant with him? Hos. 7.14. They have not cryed unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds;
and who is now likely to prevail with God but they that truly endeavour to keep Covenant with him? Hos. 7.14. They have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their Beds;
but the prayer (the single prayer) of the upright is his delight, their prayers may doe much good for a Nation, both to remove and prevent evils and procure good.
but the prayer (the single prayer) of the upright is his delight, their Prayers may do much good for a nation, both to remove and prevent evils and procure good.
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What is a Parliament, an Army, a posture of defence without this, though they be all of great use? 'Tis notable to this purpose which we have Job 42.7, 8. faith God to Eliphaz, My wrath is kindled against thee and against thy two friends — but goe to my servant Job, — and my servant Job shall pray for you, for him will I accept.
What is a Parliament, an Army, a posture of defence without this, though they be all of great use? It's notable to this purpose which we have Job 42.7, 8. faith God to Eliphaz, My wrath is kindled against thee and against thy two Friends — but go to my servant Job, — and my servant Job shall pray for you, for him will I accept.
All the Countrey cryes out against him that hath no care of his Covenant or promise, that makes no conscience of his word, such a man was hatefull to the very Pagans;
All the Country cries out against him that hath no care of his Covenant or promise, that makes no conscience of his word, such a man was hateful to the very Pagans;
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but performe nothing, Deut. 4.5, 6. saith Moses to Israel, I have taught you Statutes and Judgements as the Lord my God hath commanded me, Keep therefore and doe them;
but perform nothing, Deuteronomy 4.5, 6. Says Moses to Israel, I have taught you Statutes and Judgments as the Lord my God hath commanded me, Keep Therefore and do them;
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What were these Statutes but the Articles and conditions of the Covenant which we must observe? So Isay 56.4, 5. Thus saith the Lord to the Eunuches that keep my Sabboth,
What were these Statutes but the Articles and conditions of the Covenant which we must observe? So Saiah 56.4, 5. Thus Says the Lord to the Eunuchs that keep my Sabbath,
Even unto them will I give in mine house, and within my wals a place and a name better then of sonnes and of daughters, I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be cut off.
Even unto them will I give in mine house, and within my walls a place and a name better then of Sons and of daughters, I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be Cut off.
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and so affourd comfort, Psal. 119.165. Great peace have they that keep thy Law, and nothing shall offend them, Gal. 6.16. As many as walke according to this rule peace be on them, and mercy.
and so afford Comfort, Psalm 119.165. Great peace have they that keep thy Law, and nothing shall offend them, Gal. 6.16. As many as walk according to this Rule peace be on them, and mercy.
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While we are with God and for God, God will be for us, and if God be with us who can be agamst us? Rom. 8.31. God will be his protection who keeps Covenant with him.
While we Are with God and for God, God will be for us, and if God be with us who can be agamst us? Rom. 8.31. God will be his protection who keeps Covenant with him.
so he that keeps covenant with God hath his protection, and thereby is kept safe from wicked men, sinne, Satan, death and Hell, that none of them can truly hurt him,
so he that keeps Covenant with God hath his protection, and thereby is kept safe from wicked men, sin, Satan, death and Hell, that none of them can truly hurt him,
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but rather their rage and endeavour shall turne to Gods praise and his childrens good. 4. If we keep Covenant with God, then God will blesse and prosper us.
but rather their rage and endeavour shall turn to God's praise and his Children's good. 4. If we keep Covenant with God, then God will bless and prosper us.
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and the flocks of thy Sheep — and thou shalt be blessed above all people. So Levit. 26.3. to 13. and Deutr. 28.1. to 15. view them over, there are great things promised, outward blessings to them that keep Covenant with God.
and the flocks of thy Sheep — and thou shalt be blessed above all people. So Levit. 26.3. to 13. and Deuteronomy 28.1. to 15. view them over, there Are great things promised, outward blessings to them that keep Covenant with God.
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and with thy children after thee, &c. Psal. 103.17, 18. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting (from everlasting predestination to everlasting glorification) but upon whom? upon them that feare him, to them that keep his Covenant,
and with thy children After thee, etc. Psalm 103.17, 18. The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting (from everlasting predestination to everlasting glorification) but upon whom? upon them that Fear him, to them that keep his Covenant,
and most justly may he doe so, Deut. 7.12. It shall come to passe, if ye will hearken to these statutes and judgements (the Articles of the Covenant on our part to God) and keep and doe them:
and most justly may he do so, Deuteronomy 7.12. It shall come to pass, if you will harken to these statutes and Judgments (the Articles of the Covenant on our part to God) and keep and do them:
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6. Know that whosoever doth keep Covenant with God, them will God owne for his peculiar ones, Exod. 19.5, 6. Now therefore if you will obey my voice indeed,
6. Know that whosoever does keep Covenant with God, them will God own for his peculiar ones, Exod 19.5, 6. Now Therefore if you will obey my voice indeed,
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as a most choice treasure is of men, that God, the great God of Heaven and Earth should so love, esteeme and account of a man, a poore, weake, mortall, sinfull man, this is wonderfull;
as a most choice treasure is of men, that God, the great God of Heaven and Earth should so love, esteem and account of a man, a poor, weak, Mortal, sinful man, this is wonderful;
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8. It will also be a point of wisedome to keep Covenant with God, Deut. 4.5, 6 Behold I have taught you Statutes and Judgements (the Articles of the Covenant betwixt God and us) keep therfore and do them,
8. It will also be a point of Wisdom to keep Covenant with God, Deuteronomy 4.5, 6 Behold I have taught you Statutes and Judgments (the Articles of the Covenant betwixt God and us) keep Therefore and do them,
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Oh! my brethren, how should the consideration of this so great and manifold good inflame our hearts to this duty. That is the 4th. motive, the benefit.
Oh! my brothers, how should the consideration of this so great and manifold good inflame our hearts to this duty. That is the 4th. motive, the benefit.
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God is greatly dishonoured, Religion, the peace, safety and welfare of the Land is extreamely endangered, according to the greatnesse and generallity of this sinne;
God is greatly dishonoured, Religion, the peace, safety and welfare of the Land is extremely endangered, according to the greatness and generality of this sin;
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and the positive displeasure and evils which God inflicts on Covenant-breakers, which oftentimes lights heavy on men in this world, in their name, estates, bodies, consciences.
and the positive displeasure and evils which God inflicts on Covenant-breakers, which oftentimes lights heavy on men in this world, in their name, estates, bodies, Consciences.
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See Lev. 26.15. &c. and Deut. 28.15. to 68. there are 54. verses together of dreadfull plagues that God denounceth against Covenant-breakers, one of which well set on by the hand of the Almighty is enough to breake the heart of the stoutest sinner, Jerem. 11.2, 3. saith God, Heare ye the words of this Covenant:
See Lev. 26.15. etc. and Deuteronomy 28.15. to 68. there Are 54. Verses together of dreadful plagues that God Denounceth against Covenant-breakers, one of which well Set on by the hand of the Almighty is enough to break the heart of the Stoutest sinner, Jeremiah 11.2, 3. Says God, Hear you the words of this Covenant:
but upon others also many times, take one instance, a Sam. 21. because Saul brake the Covenant which Joshuah and Israel made with the Gibeonites at their first comming into Canaan; therefore God brought on all Israel a famine in the dayes of David for three yeares together.
but upon Others also many times, take one instance, a Sam. 21. Because Saul brake the Covenant which Joshua and Israel made with the Gibeonites At their First coming into Canaan; Therefore God brought on all Israel a famine in the days of David for three Years together.
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but with the Gibeonites, who were otherwise designed to destruction with the rest of the Canaanites. 2. It was not made in Sauls owne person, but by his Predecessor;
but with the Gibeonites, who were otherwise designed to destruction with the rest of the Canaanites. 2. It was not made in Saul's own person, but by his Predecessor;
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and that 3. above three hundred and eighty yeares before Saul came to the Kingdome. 4. It was with a good intention in Saul, and out of his zeale for the children of Israel and Judah, v. 2. Yet God plagued all Israel and Judah with a famine for that breach of Covenant, no lesse then 3. yeares, yeare after yeare.
and that 3. above three hundred and eighty Years before Saul Come to the Kingdom. 4. It was with a good intention in Saul, and out of his zeal for the children of Israel and Judah, v. 2. Yet God plagued all Israel and Judah with a famine for that breach of Covenant, no less then 3. Years, year After year.
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and all that have formerly done it in Baptisme) who unfainedly desires and resolves to keep Covenant with God, let him hearken to these directions following, which may through the blessing of God not a little further him in the performance of this duty.
and all that have formerly done it in Baptism) who unfeignedly Desires and resolves to keep Covenant with God, let him harken to these directions following, which may through the blessing of God not a little further him in the performance of this duty.
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You may see this in the Jewes, Jerem. 42.1, 2, 3. They came to the Prophet, desired him to aske counsell of God for them, what he will have them to doe,
You may see this in the Jews, Jeremiah 42.1, 2, 3. They Come to the Prophet, desired him to ask counsel of God for them, what he will have them to do,
whether it be good, or whether it be evill, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee, and they adde a strong reason also why they will doe so, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God.
whither it be good, or whither it be evil, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we send thee, and they add a strong reason also why they will do so, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God.
Yet there was a bosome lust in their hearts, and therefore when the Prophet from the Lord told them what they should doe that it might be well with them, they fall off, all their former solemne protestation would not hold, chap. 43.2, 3. Therefore labour to rid the heart of all base lusts, that like a false by as in a bowle will draw aside from Gods Commandements.
Yet there was a bosom lust in their hearts, and Therefore when the Prophet from the Lord told them what they should do that it might be well with them, they fallen off, all their former solemn protestation would not hold, chap. 43.2, 3. Therefore labour to rid the heart of all base Lustiest, that like a false by as in a bowl will draw aside from God's commandments.
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and that is in Jesus Christ, all our strength is in him, there is no power in our selves, not so much as to thinke a good thought of our selves as of our selves, 2 Cor. 3.5. God is the strength of his people, Psal. 28.8. and 37.39. and he will give strength unto them, Psal. 29.11. and 68.35. All the grace we have is from Christ by his Spirit, and all the obedience we doe is by vertue of his grace in us, inabling us:
and that is in jesus christ, all our strength is in him, there is no power in our selves, not so much as to think a good Thought of our selves as of our selves, 2 Cor. 3.5. God is the strength of his people, Psalm 28.8. and 37.39. and he will give strength unto them, Psalm 29.11. and 68.35. All the grace we have is from christ by his Spirit, and all the Obedience we do is by virtue of his grace in us, enabling us:
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As at first, all the strength we should have had, had Adam and we stood in him, was to be derived from him the first Adam: so now all the strength a Christian hath to doe God any service is from Jesus Christ the second Adam, by vertue of a new Covenant made with us in him.
As At First, all the strength we should have had, had Adam and we stood in him, was to be derived from him the First Adam: so now all the strength a Christian hath to doe God any service is from jesus christ the second Adam, by virtue of a new Covenant made with us in him.
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therefore he hath received gifts to give unto men, Psal. 68.18. and Ephes. 4.8. Therefore if disordered lusts stirre in the soule goe to Christ the King;
Therefore he hath received Gifts to give unto men, Psalm 68.18. and Ephesians 4.8. Therefore if disordered Lustiest stir in the soul go to christ the King;
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4. Exercise the abilities you have received already, and they will increase and grow greater, as we use to say, use leggs and have leggs, use strength and have strength:
4. Exercise the abilities you have received already, and they will increase and grow greater, as we use to say, use legs and have legs, use strength and have strength:
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if the power we have be put out in acting. I say therefore to you as David to Solomon, 1 Chron. 22.16. Arise and be doing, and the Lord will be with you.
if the power we have be put out in acting. I say Therefore to you as David to Solomon, 1 Chronicles 22.16. Arise and be doing, and the Lord will be with you.
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5. Get strong reasons for God against sinne, Satan &c. for the true Religion against Popery and Popish Innovations, &c. for unlesse the judgement be clearly convinced, the heart will never come fully off,
5. Get strong Reasons for God against sin, Satan etc. for the true Religion against Popery and Popish Innovations, etc. for unless the judgement be clearly convinced, the heart will never come Fully off,
7. Set up a spirituall watch in the soule over thine owne heart, especially against the lusts to which thou art most prone, that the deceitfull heart and lusts draw it not aside out of the way of Gods Commandements.
7. Set up a spiritual watch in the soul over thine own heart, especially against the Lustiest to which thou art most prove, that the deceitful heart and Lustiest draw it not aside out of the Way of God's commandments.
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and the reason is, ver. 3. because Israel was without a teaching Priest (dumbe S. Johns, it may be, they had enough) but there was no teaching ministery, to instruct, direct and exhort them to duty,
and the reason is, ver. 3. Because Israel was without a teaching Priest (dumb S. Johns, it may be, they had enough) but there was no teaching Ministry, to instruct, Direct and exhort them to duty,
for the teaching Minister is an instrument, by whose labours in the word, God is pleased to worke grace in the hearts of his people, whereby they are inabled to duty.
for the teaching Minister is an Instrument, by whose labours in the word, God is pleased to work grace in the hearts of his people, whereby they Are enabled to duty.
and how deeply you have engaged your selves to God, and worke it on your hearts, that it may take a deep impression on your spirits, that it may never be forgotten;
and how deeply you have engaged your selves to God, and work it on your hearts, that it may take a deep impression on your spirits, that it may never be forgotten;
So verse 80. and 143. Also for others, 1 Chron. 29. when he saw a great willingnesse in the peoples spirits, hee prayes, verse 18. O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel our Fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people,
So verse 80. and 143. Also for Others, 1 Chronicles 29. when he saw a great willingness in the peoples spirits, he prays, verse 18. Oh Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel our Father's, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people,
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Now we know that faithfull prayer will availe much if it be fervent, James 5.16. the promise is made to it, and it is the worke of Gods owne Spirit, and God cannot but heare the request of his owne Spirit put up according to his will.
Now we know that faithful prayer will avail much if it be fervent, James 5.16. the promise is made to it, and it is the work of God's own Spirit, and God cannot but hear the request of his own Spirit put up according to his will.
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Magna Charta. Petition of Right, and the Statutes therin specaified: Also his Royal Maj. sty hath bin pleased divers times in his Declaratiōs graciously to promise all his good Subjects, that he will rule according to the established lavves of the Land, a most Princely profession.
Magna Charta. Petition of Right, and the Statutes therein specaified: Also his Royal Maj sty hath been pleased diverse times in his Declarations graciously to promise all his good Subject's, that he will Rule according to the established laws of the Land, a most Princely profession.
Diabolum Domino praeponit, comparationem enim videtur egisse, ut dicatur pronunciasse eū esse meliorem cujus rursus esse maluerit. Tert c 5. de Paenit.
Diabolum Domino praeponit, comparationem enim videtur egisse, ut dicatur pronunciasse eū esse meliorem cujus Rursus esse maluerit. Tert c 5. de Paenit.
