Jerusalems vvatch-men, the Lords remembrancers: a sermon preached at the Abbie at VVestminster, before both Houses of Parliament, and the Assembly of Divines, upon their solemn fast, Iuly 7. 1643. / By Matth: Nevvcomen M.A. and Minister of the Gospell at Dedham in Essex. Published by order of both Houses of Parliament.
BEholding the face of the Church in this Chapter, it appears to me as the Garden of God, made glad with four precious gracious promises, like the four Rivers that watered the Eden of the Lord.
BEholding the face of the Church in this Chapter, it appears to me as the Garden of God, made glad with four precious gracious promises, like the four rivers that watered the Eden of the Lord.
In the first, the Lord promiseth to raise his Church out of a low afflicted estate, into an illustrious glorious condition, v. 1. For Zions sake I will not hold my peace,
In the First, the Lord promises to raise his Church out of a low afflicted estate, into an illustrious glorious condition, v. 1. For Zions sake I will not hold my peace,
and for Ierusalems sake I wil not rest, (for so with a Learned Expositor, I take the words to be the words of God promising, & not of the Prophet praying ) For Zions sake I will not hold my peace, &c. untill the righteousness therof go forth as brightnesse,
and for Ierusalems sake I will not rest, (for so with a Learned Expositor, I take the words to be the words of God promising, & not of the Prophet praying) For Zions sake I will not hold my peace, etc. until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness,
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which righteousnesse shall be so glorious that all the Kings and Nations of the earth shall behold and admire it, v. 2. It shall be as a crown of glory and a Royall Diademe in the hand of God, v. 3. And a new Name breathing nothing but delight and pleasure will God put upon his Church,
which righteousness shall be so glorious that all the Kings and nations of the earth shall behold and admire it, v. 2. It shall be as a crown of glory and a Royal Diadem in the hand of God, v. 3. And a new Name breathing nothing but delight and pleasure will God put upon his Church,
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In the second place, the Lord promiseth to raise up unto his Church Instruments fit for himselfe to use in this great work of Restoring his Church and making it glorious, v. 6, 7. I have set watchmen upon thy walls O Ierusalem, which shall not hold their peace night nor day, yee that are the Lords Remembrancers, &c.
In the second place, the Lord promises to raise up unto his Church Instruments fit for himself to use in this great work of Restoring his Church and making it glorious, v. 6, 7. I have Set watchmen upon thy walls Oh Ierusalem, which shall not hold their peace night nor day, ye that Are the lords Remembrancers, etc.
In the third, the Lord promiseth to continue this his Churches felicity, and confirmes this promise with an Oath. The Lord hath sworn by his Right hand and by the arm of his strength, Surely, &c. v. 8, 9. In the fourth, the Lord promiseth an encrease and dilatation of his Church, by meanes of this prosperity and glory;
In the third, the Lord promises to continue this his Churches felicity, and confirms this promise with an Oath. The Lord hath sworn by his Right hand and by the arm of his strength, Surely, etc. v. 8, 9. In the fourth, the Lord promises an increase and dilatation of his Church, by means of this Prosperity and glory;
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Goe thorough, goe thorough the gates, prepare yee the way of the people, &c. Lift up a Standard for the people, &c. v. 10, 11, 12. Our Text lies in the second part of this Chapter, wherein the Lord having 1 promised unto his Church Instruments and means fit for himselfe to use in the effecting of the great things before promised;
Go through, go through the gates, prepare ye the Way of the people, etc. Lift up a Standard for the people, etc. v. 10, 11, 12. Our Text lies in the second part of this Chapter, wherein the Lord having 1 promised unto his Church Instruments and means fit for himself to use in the effecting of the great things before promised;
the Greek NONLATINALPHABET The Vulgar, qui Reminiscimini Domini: Pagninus, qui Reminiscimini Iehovae: Arias Montanus, Rememorantes Dominum: Jun. & Trem. qui Commemoratis Iehovam. All which unlesse it be our marginall reading imply no other then what is the common duty and disposition of all the people of God, to remember the Lord, and make mention of the Lord; only that;
the Greek The vulgar, qui Reminiscimini Domini: Pagninus, qui Reminiscimini Iehovae: Arias Montanus, Rememorantes Dominum: Jun. & Tremor qui Memorial Iehovam. All which unless it be our marginal reading imply no other then what is the Common duty and disposition of all the people of God, to Remember the Lord, and make mention of the Lord; only that;
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such as we are wont to say are Regi à Commentariis. It seems this was some standing office in the Court to be the Kings Remembrancer: to this the prophet here alludes, Yee that are the Lords Remembrancers; yee to whose office it belongs to put the Lord in mind of his Churches necessities,
such as we Are wont to say Are King à Commentariis. It seems this was Some standing office in the Court to be the Kings Remembrancer: to this the Prophet Here alludes, Ye that Are the lords Remembrancers; ye to whose office it belongs to put the Lord in mind of his Churches necessities,
NONLATINALPHABET. And upon thy walls ô Ierusalem I have set watchmen all the day, and all the night, which shall not hold their peace for ever remembring the Lord;
. And upon thy walls o Ierusalem I have Set watchmen all the day, and all the night, which shall not hold their peace for ever remembering the Lord;
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so that the Lords Remembrancers here are the same with Ierusalems watchmen before, and they no other but the Priests and Prophets and Ministers of the Lord.
so that the lords Remembrancers Here Are the same with Ierusalems watchmen before, and they no other but the Priests and prophets and Ministers of the Lord.
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which implies that their employment here is vocall, and that can be but either in preaching or in praying: Some think the Ministers of the Lord are here called upon for diligence in both these;
which Implies that their employment Here is vocal, and that can be but either in preaching or in praying: some think the Ministers of the Lord Are Here called upon for diligence in both these;
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but in this place I conceive, the Lord calls them to attendance upon prayer, because of the following words, give him no rest. The pronoun there having reference to God, and not to Jerusalem;
but in this place I conceive, the Lord calls them to attendance upon prayer, Because of the following words, give him no rest. The pronoun there having Referente to God, and not to Jerusalem;
God here by his Prophet calls his Ministers to pray, as elsewhere he doth, by his Apostle, to preach, NONLATINALPHABET, in season and out of season; Night and day.
God Here by his Prophet calls his Ministers to pray, as elsewhere he does, by his Apostle, to preach,, in season and out of season; Night and day.
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or how long they must continue praying, even till he establish, and till he make Ierusalem a praise, till God have not only laid the foundations, but set up the Pinacles of a glorious Church. Not only brought forth the Corner stone, but the Top stone of Ierusalem, and all the earth with shouting, cry, Grace, grace to it.
or how long they must continue praying, even till he establish, and till he make Ierusalem a praise, till God have not only laid the foundations, but Set up the Pinnacles of a glorious Church. Not only brought forth the Corner stone, but the Top stone of Ierusalem, and all the earth with shouting, cry, Grace, grace to it.
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were there never a text but this in all the book of God, that told us of this beauty and glory, wherewith God in the latter dayes will clothe his Church,
were there never a text but this in all the book of God, that told us of this beauty and glory, wherewith God in the latter days will cloth his Church,
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even upon earth; were there nothing said of it elsewhere in this Evangelicall Prophet Isaiah; nor any mention of it in that Propheticall Evangelist St. Iohn, if in his whole book of Revelation, he had not uttered one word of this the Churches glory,
even upon earth; were there nothing said of it elsewhere in this Evangelical Prophet Isaiah; nor any mention of it in that Prophetical Evangelist Saint John, if in his Whole book of Revelation, he had not uttered one word of this the Churches glory,
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Thirdly, we may observe this, that it is in speciall manner the duty of Gods Ministers to pray earnestly and uncessantly to God, that he would establish and make Ierusalem a praise in the earth.
Thirdly, we may observe this, that it is in special manner the duty of God's Ministers to pray earnestly and uncessantly to God, that he would establish and make Ierusalem a praise in the earth.
To an Assembly of Gods Ministers met together in a solemne Day of Prayer, to seeke God for the good of Ierusalem, what can be more apposite then such a Doctrine as this that tels them, It is in a speciall manner their Duty to pray, opportunè, importunè, uncessantly, importunately, that God would establish and make Ierusalem a praise in the earth? The God of wisdome and grace who directed the thoughts of his Servant unto this word, enlarge his own gratious hand,
To an Assembly of God's Ministers met together in a solemn Day of Prayer, to seek God for the good of Ierusalem, what can be more apposite then such a Doctrine as this that tells them, It is in a special manner their Duty to pray, opportunè, importunè, uncessantly, importunately, that God would establish and make Ierusalem a praise in the earth? The God of Wisdom and grace who directed the thoughts of his Servant unto this word, enlarge his own gracious hand,
Not to speake of the persons, upon whom this duty is imposed, Gods Ministers; nor of the duty imposed upon them, Prayer; I shall onely speake of the subject of the duty here propounded to us, which is two-fold:
Not to speak of the Persons, upon whom this duty is imposed, God's Ministers; nor of the duty imposed upon them, Prayer; I shall only speak of the Subject of the duty Here propounded to us, which is twofold:
For the first of these, the subjectum cui or cujus, whom we must pray for, the Text and Doctrine tells us, Ierusalem. Ierusalem may be taken two wayes, either literally, or mystically.
For the First of these, the Subjectum cui or cujus, whom we must pray for, the Text and Doctrine tells us, Ierusalem. Ierusalem may be taken two ways, either literally, or mystically.
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For the place or city, that was sometime so famous among the Nations, the City where God dwelt, the habitation of his holinesse, the place neere unto which Christ was borne, in which he conversed, manifested the truth of his godhead in his Actions, the truth of his manhood in his passions, was betrayed, scourged, reviled, condemned in it, crucified, buried neer unto it, this is literall Ierusalem: but this is not that Ierusalem we must pray for, our devotions must not with the Papists dote upon the ruines and rubbish of that bloudy citie, the City of Gods curse.
For the place or City, that was sometime so famous among the nations, the city where God dwelled, the habitation of his holiness, the place near unto which christ was born, in which he conversed, manifested the truth of his godhead in his Actions, the truth of his manhood in his passion, was betrayed, scourged, reviled, condemned in it, Crucified, buried near unto it, this is literal Ierusalem: but this is not that Ierusalem we must pray for, our devotions must not with the Papists dote upon the ruins and rubbish of that bloody City, the city of God's curse.
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Secondly, Ierusalem literally signifies the people of Ierusalem, the Nation of the Jews, whom God hath in his righteous indignation scattered over the face of the earth, as chaffe before the wind:
Secondly, Ierusalem literally signifies the people of Ierusalem, the nation of the jews, whom God hath in his righteous Indignation scattered over the face of the earth, as chaff before the wind:
these we may pray for, I meane the remnant according to the election of Grace, that God would gather them againe according to his promise: And so all Israel shall be saved, Rom. 11.26.
these we may pray for, I mean the remnant according to the election of Grace, that God would gather them again according to his promise: And so all Israel shall be saved, Rom. 11.26.
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The Ierusalem meant in this place is the Mystical Ierusalem, that Ierusalem, whereof this was but a type, the new Ierusalem comming downe from God out of Heaven:
The Ierusalem meant in this place is the Mystical Ierusalem, that Ierusalem, whereof this was but a type, the new Ierusalem coming down from God out of Heaven:
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the whole Catholique Church dispersed over the world, the generall assembly and Church of the first borne is unto us Mount Sion, the City of the living God, the heavenly Ierusalem, Heb. 12.22, 23. for which we are to pray, that God would establish and make it a praise in the earth.
the Whole Catholic Church dispersed over the world, the general assembly and Church of the First born is unto us Mount Sion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Ierusalem, Hebrew 12.22, 23. for which we Are to pray, that God would establish and make it a praise in the earth.
And secondly, by Ierusalem Mysticall we are to understand that particular Church, in which we live, of which we are, to which we stand in the same relation that the Iews did to Ierusalem;
And secondly, by Ierusalem Mystical we Are to understand that particular Church, in which we live, of which we Are, to which we stand in the same Relation that the Iews did to Ierusalem;
for though the Church hath a strong foundation, and walles, and bulwarkes strong, yet it is in it selfe but a weake building, earthly tabernacles planted on a rock. That which God speakes of the earth, may be applyed to the Church, Psal. 75.3. The earth, and all the inhabitants of it are dissolved, I beare up the Pillars of it.
for though the Church hath a strong Foundation, and walls, and bulwarks strong, yet it is in it self but a weak building, earthly Tabernacles planted on a rock. That which God speaks of the earth, may be applied to the Church, Psalm 75.3. The earth, and all the inhabitants of it Are dissolved, I bear up the Pillars of it.
the Church is indeed the Pillar of truth, not because it holds up the truth, but because it holds forth the truth; the metaphor is taken, not from Pillars that are supporters of houses,
the Church is indeed the Pillar of truth, not Because it holds up the truth, but Because it holds forth the truth; the metaphor is taken, not from Pillars that Are supporters of houses,
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but from such Pillars as anciently were wont to be fixed in market places, and other places of publique meeting, upon which they hung their lawes, (as the leges 12. Tabularum at Rome) that they might be publique to the view and notice of all men;
but from such Pillars as anciently were wont to be fixed in market places, and other places of public meeting, upon which they hung their laws, (as the leges 12. Tabularum At Rome) that they might be public to the view and notice of all men;
such a Pillar of truth we grant the Church is, and ought to be a Pillar to hold forth the truth, to the view of all men; a Pillar to which all men resorting may read, and know the truth;
such a Pillar of truth we grant the Church is, and ought to be a Pillar to hold forth the truth, to the view of all men; a Pillar to which all men resorting may read, and know the truth;
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The Apostle tells us there must be Heresies, 1 Cor. 11.19. and that NONLATINALPHABET and our Saviour tells us, that there shall arise some such subtill masters of heresie, that they shall seduce (if it were possible) the very elect of God, Mark 13.22.
The Apostle tells us there must be Heresies, 1 Cor. 11.19. and that and our Saviour tells us, that there shall arise Some such subtle Masters of heresy, that they shall seduce (if it were possible) the very elect of God, Mark 13.22.
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Truth it is the Churches girdle; A Church quae hanc Zo nā perdidit aut soluta est, as the Latine proverb is, a Church that hath lost this girdle of truth, or hath this girdle loosed, is an Adulterous beggerly Church; therefore, yee that are the Lords Remembrancers keep no silence, give him no rest till he establish his Church in truth.
Truth it is the Churches girdle; A Church Quae hanc So nā perdidit Or soluta est, as the Latin proverb is, a Church that hath lost this girdle of truth, or hath this girdle loosed, is an Adulterous beggarly Church; Therefore, ye that Are the lords Remembrancers keep no silence, give him no rest till he establish his Church in truth.
And as in truth, so secondly, in Peace; Peace is one of the richest blessings of heaven, a comprehensive blessing, a circle of blessings; I will not rhetoricate in the praises of it:
And as in truth, so secondly, in Peace; Peace is one of the Richest blessings of heaven, a comprehensive blessing, a circle of blessings; I will not rhetoricate in the praises of it:
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in the enjoyment of this rich, desirable blessing, we must intreat the Lord to establish Ierusalem, his Church; yee that are the Lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish Ierusalem in peace. And this peace is threefold; Civill, with the Nations; Ecclesiasticall, with its own members;
in the enjoyment of this rich, desirable blessing, we must entreat the Lord to establish Ierusalem, his Church; ye that Are the lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish Ierusalem in peace. And this peace is threefold; Civil, with the nations; Ecclesiastical, with its own members;
the Church of God is among the Nations, as the lilly among the Thorns: the lot of Israel was among the uncircumcised Heathens; so is the Churches; yet hath her God promised peace in the middest of enemies, Mic. 4.3.
the Church of God is among the nations, as the Lily among the Thorns: the lot of Israel was among the uncircumcised heathens; so is the Churches; yet hath her God promised peace in the midst of enemies, Mic. 4.3.
that the Church may not languish, and die of Antiochus his disease, a torment in her bowels, that there may be no incomposable divisions, no irreconciliable rents, no in urable ruptures in the Church, which is one of the greatest and saddest mischiefs,
that the Church may not languish, and die of Antiochus his disease, a torment in her bowels, that there may be no incomposable divisions, no irreconciliable rends, no in urable ruptures in the Church, which is one of the greatest and Saddest mischiefs,
That God who makes men to be of one minde in a house, as the greek reads that of the 68. Psalme, NONLATINALPHABET, that God I say can make men of one mind, in a Church, in a Nation, in Ierusalem, and hath promised that he will doe it, Ezek. 11.19. I will give them one heart, and Zeph. 3.6. I will turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord to serve him with one consent.
That God who makes men to be of one mind in a house, as the greek reads that of the 68. Psalm,, that God I say can make men of one mind, in a Church, in a nation, in Ierusalem, and hath promised that he will do it, Ezekiel 11.19. I will give them one heart, and Zephaniah 3.6. I will turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord to serve him with one consent.
Thirdly, there is spirituall or celestiall peace, peace between God and his Church; wee must pray that God would establish his Church in that also, that God would so watch over,
Thirdly, there is spiritual or celestial peace, peace between God and his Church; we must pray that God would establish his Church in that also, that God would so watch over,
or cause the Lord to say, Mine heritage is to me as a speckled bird, Ier. 12.9. That God would so order all the wayes of his Church before him, and towards him, that he may never know her by any other then those precious and lovefull names of Ammi and Ruhamah, Hephzibah and Beulah: Yee that are the Lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest till he establish Ierusalem his Church in this peace also.
or cause the Lord to say, Mine heritage is to me as a speckled bird, Jeremiah 12.9. That God would so order all the ways of his Church before him, and towards him, that he may never know her by any other then those precious and lovefull names of Ammi and Ruhamah, Hephzibah and Beulah: Ye that Are the lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest till he establish Ierusalem his Church in this peace also.
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Thus you see the first thing we are to pray for, that God would establish his Church upon the two pillars of truth and peace, as Solomon did the proch of the Temple upon those two brazen pillars Iachin and Boaz.
Thus you see the First thing we Are to pray for, that God would establish his Church upon the two pillars of truth and peace, as Solomon did the proch of the Temple upon those two brazen pillars Jachin and Boaz.
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In the former we pray that God would fortifie his Church, in this, that God would beautify his Church; make it cleare as the morning, faire as the moon, glorious as the sun, terrible as an army with banners, lovely as Tirzah, comely as Ierusalem, the praise of all the earth.
In the former we pray that God would fortify his Church, in this, that God would beautify his Church; make it clear as the morning, fair as the moon, glorious as the sun, terrible as an army with banners, lovely as Tirzah, comely as Ierusalem, the praise of all the earth.
this was that which was the NONLATINALPHABET, as the Apostle calls it, Rom. 3. the preheminency of the Church of the Iewes above all other Nations, NONLATINALPHABET,
this was that which was the, as the Apostle calls it, Rom. 3. the Preeminence of the Church of the Iewes above all other nations,,
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this is that which God himself tells his people, should make them glorious and praise-worthy in the eyes of all the Nations of the world, Deut. 4.6, 7, 8. This is your wisdome and your understanding, in the sight of the Nations, which shall hear all these statutes,
this is that which God himself tells his people, should make them glorious and praiseworthy in the eyes of all the nations of the world, Deuteronomy 4.6, 7, 8. This is your Wisdom and your understanding, in the sighed of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes,
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for what Nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things, that we call upon him for? And what Nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgements so righteous,
for what nation is there so great, who hath God so High unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things, that we call upon him for? And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and Judgments so righteous,
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first his word, and then appending ordinances, seales, Sabbaths, censures, administred in purity, and in power, then he makes them a praise: Yee that are the Lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, til he thus make his Church a praise.
First his word, and then appending ordinances, Seals, Sabbaths, censures, administered in purity, and in power, then he makes them a praise: Ye that Are the lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he thus make his Church a praise.
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as in all the Churches of the Saints, 1 Cor. 14.33.) would have all things in all Churches, be done decently and in order, v. 40. now when all ordinances and offices are administred in the Church according as God hath ordered, then is that Church a praise in heaven and earth, with God and Saints. 1 Cor. 11.2. Now I praise you brethren that you remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances as I delivered them unto you.
as in all the Churches of the Saints, 1 Cor. 14.33.) would have all things in all Churches, be done decently and in order, v. 40. now when all ordinances and Offices Are administered in the Church according as God hath ordered, then is that Church a praise in heaven and earth, with God and Saints. 1 Cor. 11.2. Now I praise you brothers that you Remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances as I Delivered them unto you.
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And on the other side disorder or deflection from the rule of Christ, though but in one administration, is a blemish and doth detract from the Churches praise,
And on the other side disorder or deflection from the Rule of christ, though but in one administration, is a blemish and does detract from the Churches praise,
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as appears in the same chepter, v. 17. Now in this that I declare unto you, I praise you not, that you come together not for the better, but for the worse;
as appears in the same chepter, v. 17. Now in this that I declare unto you, I praise you not, that you come together not for the better, but for the Worse;
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and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not; one aberration from the rule of Christ in the administration of this one ordinance of the supper of the Lord, casts a cloud upon this Churches glory, and causes a great diminution of their praise,
and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not; one aberration from the Rule of christ in the administration of this one Ordinance of the supper of the Lord, Cast a cloud upon this Churches glory, and Causes a great diminution of their praise,
when after a night of ignorance or error that had swallowed up, and buried the Church of God, the Church hath a resurrection, and looks forth as the morning, cleare as the sun, faire as the moon, it ravisheth all eyes,
when After a night of ignorance or error that had swallowed up, and buried the Church of God, the Church hath a resurrection, and looks forth as the morning, clear as the sun, fair as the moon, it ravisheth all eyes,
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and fixeth them upon it selfe in admiration, that men say, Who is this that locketh forth as the morning? Cant. 6.10. Yee that are the Lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, til he make Ierusalem thus a praise;
and fixeth them upon it self in admiration, that men say, Who is this that locketh forth as the morning? Cant 6.10. Ye that Are the lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he make Ierusalem thus a praise;
this was the praise of Ierusalem, it was a holy City, this is the praise of the Church, they are a holy people, Deut. 26.18, 19. The Lord hath avouched thee this day, to be his peculiar people,
this was the praise of Ierusalem, it was a holy city, this is the praise of the Church, they Are a holy people, Deuteronomy 26.18, 19. The Lord hath avouched thee this day, to be his peculiar people,
and to make thee high above all Nations which he hath made, and that thou maiest be an holy people unto the Lord thy God as he hath spoken. Abundance of light unsanctifyed would make the Church, if it were possible, rather hell then heaven, and make men but like the devills, who know much,
and to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, and that thou Mayest be an holy people unto the Lord thy God as he hath spoken. Abundance of Light unsanctified would make the Church, if it were possible, rather hell then heaven, and make men but like the Devils, who know much,
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but are the more desperately wicked, therefore we must pray that God would sanctify that knowledge, wherewith he filleth his Church, that so the beauty thereof may be perfect:
but Are the more desperately wicked, Therefore we must pray that God would sanctify that knowledge, wherewith he fills his Church, that so the beauty thereof may be perfect:
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this is a blessing God calls his Church to rejoyce in, Esay 51.1, 2, 3. Sing O barren, &c. break forth into singing, &c. enlarge the place of thy tent,
this is a blessing God calls his Church to rejoice in, Isaiah 51.1, 2, 3. Sing Oh barren, etc. break forth into singing, etc. enlarge the place of thy tent,
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and thy seed shall inherite the Gentiles, and make the desolate Cities to be inhabited. We are to pray that God would make his Church a praise thus also.
and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate Cities to be inhabited. We Are to pray that God would make his Church a praise thus also.
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Thus you have, (Right Honourable, Honourable, Reverent, and beloved in our Lord Iesus) the sense of this doctrine as fully as my weak thoughts in the little time I had to bestow upon this work were able to comprehend it;
Thus you have, (Right Honourable, Honourable, Reverend, and Beloved in our Lord Iesus) the sense of this Doctrine as Fully as my weak thoughts in the little time I had to bestow upon this work were able to comprehend it;
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yee see for whom we are to pray, Ierusalem, the Church of God in generall, & our own in particular; yee see what it is we are to desire for the one & for the other, truth, peace, and praise;
ye see for whom we Are to pray, Ierusalem, the Church of God in general, & our own in particular; ye see what it is we Are to desire for the one & for the other, truth, peace, and praise;
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else I might fill up a large portion of the time remaining in telling you how all the Lords remembranters in all the ages of the Church, under the Law, under the Gospell, have exemplified this truth:
Else I might fill up a large portion of the time remaining in telling you how all the lords remembranters in all the ages of the Church, under the Law, under the Gospel, have exemplified this truth:
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under the Law, before the Captivity, Moses, Samuel, David, Isaiah, Ieremy, which of the Lords Prophets have not made the establishing and beautifying of Ierusalem the burthen of their prayers? In the captivity though they had lost their Vrim and Thummim, and the fire of the Sanctuary that came from heaven,
under the Law, before the Captivity, Moses, Samuel, David, Isaiah, Ieremy, which of the lords prophets have not made the establishing and beautifying of Ierusalem the burden of their Prayers? In the captivity though they had lost their Urim and Thummim, and the fire of the Sanctuary that Come from heaven,
and after the captivity, in Ezra, Nehemiah, and others; And now in the times of the Gospell, the same spirit still animates Gods children, and enclines their hearts still to seek the good of Ierusalem; how doe the Apostles in severall Epistles testify this disposition in them? Rom. 1.9.
and After the captivity, in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Others; And now in the times of the Gospel, the same Spirit still animates God's children, and inclines their hearts still to seek the good of Ierusalem; how do the Apostles in several Epistles testify this disposition in them? Rom. 1.9.
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God is my witnesse whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you (saith that Apostle to the Church of Rome) alwayes in my prayers; so Ephes. 1.16, 17. making mention of you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Iesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you, &c.
God is my witness whom I serve with my Spirit in the Gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you (Says that Apostle to the Church of Rome) always in my Prayers; so Ephesians 1.16, 17. making mention of you in my Prayers, that the God of our Lord Iesus christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you, etc.
Yea, so much religion have the Saints of God before us placed in this duty of praying for Ierusalem, that they have deprecated the neglect of this as a most abominable sinne: 1 Sam. 12.23. As for mee, God forbid that I should sinne against you, in ceasing to pray for you;
Yea, so much Religion have the Saints of God before us placed in this duty of praying for Ierusalem, that they have deprecated the neglect of this as a most abominable sin: 1 Sam. 12.23. As for me, God forbid that I should sin against you, in ceasing to pray for you;
nay, have imprecated a curse upon themselves, if ever they should be so wretched, Psal. 137.5, 6. If I forget thee O Ierusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning:
nay, have imprecated a curse upon themselves, if ever they should be so wretched, Psalm 137.5, 6. If I forget thee Oh Ierusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning:
witnesse Zachary whose unbeleef God punished with this, as an only judgement; witnesse those amongst our selves, that have had their mouths stopped by the violent hand of man, who know what it is to have the word of God as a fire in their bones and no vent for it;
witness Zachary whose unbelief God punished with this, as an only judgement; witness those among our selves, that have had their mouths stopped by the violent hand of man, who know what it is to have the word of God as a fire in their bones and no vent for it;
yet even to this, doth the Prophet here curse himselfe, If I forget thee O Ierusalem, if I doe not remember to mourn for thee, to pray for thee, let me never pray more, let mee never speak more if I forget to speak for thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth;
yet even to this, does the Prophet Here curse himself, If I forget thee Oh Ierusalem, if I do not Remember to mourn for thee, to pray for thee, let me never pray more, let me never speak more if I forget to speak for thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth;
The good Lord be mercifull to every one of us, and pardon all our forgetfulnesse of Ierusalem, whom we have as much cause and reason to remember as ever any had.
The good Lord be merciful to every one of us, and pardon all our forgetfulness of Ierusalem, whom we have as much cause and reason to Remember as ever any had.
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For 1 is not Ierusalem the city of God, the house of God, the peculiar of God, the delight of God, the crown of glory, the royall diadem in the hand of God? is not the Love, the dove, the Spouse, the sister, the body, the fulnesse, the glory of Iesus Christ? and in all these respects doth it not deserve our prayers?
For 1 is not Ierusalem the City of God, the house of God, the peculiar of God, the delight of God, the crown of glory, the royal diadem in the hand of God? is not the Love, the dove, the Spouse, the sister, the body, the fullness, the glory of Iesus christ? and in all these respects does it not deserve our Prayers?
And secondly, are not earth and hell up in armes against Ierusalem? are not men and devils in league together, to confound and destroy Ierusalem? Psalm 83.3, 4. They have taken crafty counsell against thy people,
And secondly, Are not earth and hell up in arms against Ierusalem? Are not men and Devils in league together, to confound and destroy Ierusalem? Psalm 83.3, 4. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people,
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And thirdly, hath not the Lord made promises unto Ierusalem of these things we are to pray for ▪ of truth and peace, Ierem. 33.6. I will cure them, and reveal abundance of truth and peace unto them:
And Thirdly, hath not the Lord made promises unto Ierusalem of these things we Are to pray for ▪ of truth and peace, Jeremiah 33.6. I will cure them, and reveal abundance of truth and peace unto them:
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as also of praise, v. 9. It shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the Nations of the earth; and Zeph. 3.20. I will make you a name and a praise among all the people of the earth.
as also of praise, v. 9. It shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth; and Zephaniah 3.20. I will make you a name and a praise among all the people of the earth.
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And is not the Lord able to accomplish these promises notwithstanding al their counter-machinations of his enemies? Isay 46.10. My counsell shall stand, and I will doe all my pleasure.
And is not the Lord able to accomplish these promises notwithstanding all their counter-machinations of his enemies? Saiah 46.10. My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.
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Yet fourthly, It is not the Lords pleasure to accomplish these things unto his Church but in and by his peoples prayers; Ierem. 33.3. Call unto mee and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not; Ezek. 36.37. I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel to doe it for them.
Yet fourthly, It is not the lords pleasure to accomplish these things unto his Church but in and by his peoples Prayers; Jeremiah 33.3. Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things which thou Knowest not; Ezekiel 36.37. I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel to do it for them.
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give me leave to apologize for my selfe with Elihu, Iob. 32.6. I said I am of few days, and yee are old, wherefore I was afraid and durst not shew you mine opinion;
give me leave to apologise for my self with Elihu, Job 32.6. I said I am of few days, and ye Are old, Wherefore I was afraid and durst not show you mine opinion;
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In the next place, this truth might serve for reproofe, and if such an application would not lead me besides my Auditory, ô with what vehemency might a man from hence, in the name and by the Spirit of our Lord Iesus Christ thunder indignation and wrath upon the heads of those, who though they have usurped,
In the next place, this truth might serve for reproof, and if such an application would not led me beside my Auditory, o with what vehemency might a man from hence, in the name and by the Spirit of our Lord Iesus christ thunder Indignation and wrath upon the Heads of those, who though they have usurped,
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and possessed the place of such as should be the Lords Remembrancers, yet in stead of performing the duty of this text have practised the cleane contrary, in stead of praying that God would establish his Church in truth, have endevored nothing but to undermine the truth, to subvert, adulterate the truth;
and possessed the place of such as should be the lords Remembrancers, yet in stead of performing the duty of this text have practised the clean contrary, in stead of praying that God would establish his Church in truth, have endeavoured nothing but to undermine the truth, to subvert, adulterate the truth;
and all that will see may see their designe was to let in such an inundation of popery and Socinianisme as should have drowned the truth of God for ever;
and all that will see may see their Design was to let in such an inundation of popery and Socinianism as should have drowned the truth of God for ever;
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in stead of praying that God would establish his Church in peace, they have acted the part of those unclean spirits, the frogs spoken of, Rev. 16.14. stirring up the kings of the earth to battle against the Church of God;
in stead of praying that God would establish his Church in peace, they have acted the part of those unclean spirits, the frogs spoken of, Rev. 16.14. stirring up the Kings of the earth to battle against the Church of God;
first in Scotland, who were the Incendiaries, what the fuell of the war there? And since that in England, have not the warres of both kingdomes had the same fuell and fomenters? and who are they but the Iesuitizing clergie of England, who like the uncleane spirit we reade of Mark 9. fearing they shall now be cast out of their long possession, rent and tear the kingdom,
First in Scotland, who were the Incendiaries, what the fuel of the war there? And since that in England, have not the wars of both kingdoms had the same fuel and fomenters? and who Are they but the Jesuitizing Clergy of England, who like the unclean Spirit we read of Mark 9. fearing they shall now be cast out of their long possession, rend and tear the Kingdom,
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but) in its bloud? What shall I speake of such a clergie? who in stead of praying that God would make his Church a praise, have endeavoured nothing more then to rob the Church of all that might make it praise-worthy, in stead of desiring that the Church might enjoy fulnesse of ordinances, endeavouring to strip the Church of them all;
but) in its blood? What shall I speak of such a Clergy? who in stead of praying that God would make his Church a praise, have endeavoured nothing more then to rob the Church of all that might make it praiseworthy, in stead of desiring that the Church might enjoy fullness of ordinances, endeavouring to strip the Church of them all;
to abolish Sabbaths, to bring the delight of dayes, the Queen of dayes under the curse of Iobs birth day, Let it not be joyned to the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months;
to Abolah Sabbaths, to bring the delight of days, the Queen of days under the curse of Jobs birth day, Let it not be joined to the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months;
to turn the sacrament of the Lords supper into a sacrifice of the altar; In stead of praying that all ordinances and offices might be administred according to Christs rule and order, would have all things in Gods house & worship done according to their own fancy, will, lust, humour.
to turn the sacrament of the lords supper into a sacrifice of the altar; In stead of praying that all ordinances and Offices might be administered according to Christ Rule and order, would have all things in God's house & worship done according to their own fancy, will, lust, humour.
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What shal we say to such a Clergy? (they dote upon the name still, let them enjoy it) Aristotle speaks of a little worm called NONLATINALPHABET, that is pestilently noxious & destructive to Bee-hives;
What shall we say to such a Clergy? (they dote upon the name still, let them enjoy it) Aristotle speaks of a little worm called, that is pestilently noxious & destructive to Beehives;
against whom, the Church of God may powre out as sad complaints to her Lord Iesus Christ, as sometimes she did, Cant. 5. The watchmen, the keepers of the wall, found me, they smote me, they took away my vaile:
against whom, the Church of God may pour out as sad complaints to her Lord Iesus christ, as sometime she did, Cant 5. The watchmen, the keepers of the wall, found me, they smote me, they took away my veil:
I had not turned aside to this reproofe, (for I look for none of this generation here this day) had it not been to provoke my selfe and you to a more serious and deep humiliation for those abominations of the late times, which though many of us have seen and observed even then,
I had not turned aside to this reproof, (for I look for none of this generation Here this day) had it not been to provoke my self and you to a more serious and deep humiliation for those abominations of the late times, which though many of us have seen and observed even then,
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and some of us have felt and smarted under the violences thereof, yet few I fear amongst us have had our hearts so humbled for the iniquity of thē, as they should have beene:
and Some of us have felt and smarted under the violences thereof, yet few I Fear among us have had our hearts so humbled for the iniquity of them, as they should have been:
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But I return to my Auditory, and the only boldnesse I shall assume, brethren and fathers, is but to do as much as Naamans servant did unto his Lord, exhort you to doe that which you know God would have you doe, pray for Ierusalem:
But I return to my Auditory, and the only boldness I shall assume, brothers and Father's, is but to do as much as Naamans servant did unto his Lord, exhort you to do that which you know God would have you do, pray for Ierusalem:
Is it the duty of Ministers in a speciall manner to pray uncessantly that God would establish Ierusalem and make it a praise in the earth? then let every one of us by solemn engagements to God & to his Church bind our selves to the performance of this duty:
Is it the duty of Ministers in a special manner to pray uncessantly that God would establish Ierusalem and make it a praise in the earth? then let every one of us by solemn engagements to God & to his Church bind our selves to the performance of this duty:
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First, for the time; if ever there were time that did command the most importune and uncessant prayers of all Gods ministers and people, (for here I will take in all) that they should cry mightily to the Lord night and day in the behalf of Ierusalem, keep no silence, give him no rest, til he establish and make Ierusalem a praise in the earth, if ever there were a time that did exact this, Now is the time. Had I art or grace enough to present before you the lively (or rather) gastly deadly face of Ierusalem, the Churches of Christ Iesus at this time, I know it would command tears and prayers from the most flinty heart in this congregation:
First, for the time; if ever there were time that did command the most importune and uncessant Prayers of all God's Ministers and people, (for Here I will take in all) that they should cry mightily to the Lord night and day in the behalf of Ierusalem, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish and make Ierusalem a praise in the earth, if ever there were a time that did exact this, Now is the time. Had I art or grace enough to present before you the lively (or rather) ghastly deadly face of Ierusalem, the Churches of christ Iesus At this time, I know it would command tears and Prayers from the most flinty heart in this congregation:
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that went down from Ierusalem, fallen among theeves, and by them stripped and wounded and left halfe dead, while many, too many with the Priest and Levite passe by on the other side of the way,
that went down from Ierusalem, fallen among thieves, and by them stripped and wounded and left half dead, while many, too many with the Priest and Levite pass by on the other side of the Way,
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and will not see (though they cannot but see) the Churches bleeding miseries; amongst all her lovers there is none to comfort her, Lam. 1.2. Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her, Lament. 1.17.
and will not see (though they cannot but see) the Churches bleeding misery's; among all her lovers there is none to Comfort her, Lam. 1.2. Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to Comfort her, Lament. 1.17.
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Or could I let you see the Church Ierusalem, as Iohn saw her in that Revelation which was given unto him by Christ Iesus, chap. 12. in the same condition, though not in the same cloathing; a woman cloathed, not (as there) with the sun, but with a cloud, not having the moon under her feet, but a globe of flames, a field of blood under her feet, not as there with a crown of twelve starres upon her head, but rather in Tamars dresse and posture, 2 Sam. 13.19.
Or could I let you see the Church Ierusalem, as John saw her in that Revelation which was given unto him by christ Iesus, chap. 12. in the same condition, though not in the same clothing; a woman clothed, not (as there) with the sun, but with a cloud, not having the moon under her feet, but a Globe of flames, a field of blood under her feet, not as there with a crown of twelve Stars upon her head, but rather in Tamars dress and posture, 2 Sam. 13.19.
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who with ashes on her head, and her garment of divers colours (the ensigne of her Virginity and Royalty) rent and torne, and with her hands upon her head going forth crying, such may we conceive the dresse and posture of the Church of Christ to be, she now,
who with Ashes on her head, and her garment of diverse colours (the ensign of her Virginity and Royalty) rend and torn, and with her hands upon her head going forth crying, such may we conceive the dress and posture of the Church of christ to be, she now,
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in this pained condition the Church hath been now almost these three years, ever since the beginning of this Parliament, the Church of God amongst us hath been in travell, crying and pained to be delivered;
in this pained condition the Church hath been now almost these three Years, ever since the beginning of this Parliament, the Church of God among us hath been in travel, crying and pained to be Delivered;
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O! the sight of the Church in such a sad condition might force a teare from a stone, a prayer from a speechlesse, heartlesse man; but from Ministers, from those that are the Lords Remembrancers, me thinks it might draw tears enough to rince the earth from bloud, and prayers enough to offer violence to heaven.
OH! the sighed of the Church in such a sad condition might force a tear from a stone, a prayer from a speechless, heartless man; but from Ministers, from those that Are the lords Remembrancers, me thinks it might draw tears enough to rince the earth from blood, and Prayers enough to offer violence to heaven.
But not to speak parabolically, but plainly, I say again, if ever there were a time that did command the most importune and uncessant prayers of all Gods ministers and people, now is the time; was there ever time, wherein the Church of God was more shaken, more in danger to have both her pillars of truth and peace broken, reduced to dust, to nothing, then at this time? The enemies of the Church have a long time sought to undermine the truth, but now, they raise Armes against the truth, they plant open battery against the truth. And for our peace, where is it? Terras reliquit, it hath taken to it self the wings of a dove, and forsaking earth is fled to heaven, frighted hēce with the sound of the trumpet, the alarum of warre, and the cryes of bloud. We may chronicle of our age, that which the Prophet Azariah spake of some ages of Israel, 2 Chron. 15.5, 6. In those times there was no peace to him that went out,
But not to speak parabolically, but plainly, I say again, if ever there were a time that did command the most importune and uncessant Prayers of all God's Ministers and people, now is the time; was there ever time, wherein the Church of God was more shaken, more in danger to have both her pillars of truth and peace broken, reduced to dust, to nothing, then At this time? The enemies of the Church have a long time sought to undermine the truth, but now, they raise Arms against the truth, they plant open battery against the truth. And for our peace, where is it? Terras reliquit, it hath taken to it self the wings of a dove, and forsaking earth is fled to heaven, frighted hence with the found of the trumpet, the alarm of war, and the cries of blood. We may chronicle of our age, that which the Prophet Azariah spoke of Some ages of Israel, 2 Chronicles 15.5, 6. In those times there was no peace to him that went out,
Never was this poor Church & people in a more broken distressed condition in regard of peace civill, nor scarce ever worse in regard of peace ecclesiasticall:
Never was this poor Church & people in a more broken distressed condition in regard of peace civil, nor scarce ever Worse in regard of peace ecclesiastical:
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now when there are so many swords in England and in Ireland drawn against the Protestants; ô that we should be even at daggers drawing one against another!
now when there Are so many swords in England and in Ireland drawn against the Protestants; o that we should be even At daggers drawing one against Another!
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O the bitter divisions and digladiations of Protestants amongst themselves in these bleeding times! For the divisions of Reuben there are great searchings of heart;
O the bitter divisions and digladiations of Protestants among themselves in these bleeding times! For the divisions of Reuben there Are great searchings of heart;
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when all the true hearted Protestants in England are put in one calamitous, suffering, bleeding, condition, are yet quarrelling about their own opinions, weakning the Protestant party by sub-divisions, which if united is scarce enough to withstand the common adversary;
when all the true hearted Protestants in England Are put in one calamitous, suffering, bleeding, condition, Are yet quarreling about their own opinions, weakening the Protestant party by subdivisions, which if united is scarce enough to withstand the Common adversary;
should this be if we had not lost our peace with God? As the Holy Ghost speaks of the calamities of the Church in Iuda, 2 Kings 24.3. so may we say of the calamities upon the Church of England, Surely at the commandement of the Lord came this upon England;
should this be if we had not lost our peace with God? As the Holy Ghost speaks of the calamities of the Church in Iuda, 2 Kings 24.3. so may we say of the calamities upon the Church of England, Surely At the Commandment of the Lord Come this upon England;
and the Lord grant, the Lord grant that the following words be not verified in their time, the Lord grant this be not come upon us, to remove England out of his sight:
and the Lord grant, the Lord grant that the following words be not verified in their time, the Lord grant this be not come upon us, to remove England out of his sighed:
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Ey, and as far from praise The crown is fallen from our head, Lam. 5.16. we are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn, a derision, a by-word, a shaking of the head;
Ey, and as Far from praise The crown is fallen from our head, Lam. 5.16. we Are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn, a derision, a Byword, a shaking of the head;
as Sectaries, Anabaptists, Rebels, that if ever there were a time for us to cry to God to scatter those clouds of bloud, confusion, contempt, that cover the face of the Church, to bring forth our judgement as the light, and our righteousnesse as the morning, now is the time, Yee that are the Lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish,
as Sectaries, Anabaptists, Rebels, that if ever there were a time for us to cry to God to scatter those Clouds of blood, confusion, contempt, that cover the face of the Church, to bring forth our judgement as the Light, and our righteousness as the morning, now is the time, Ye that Are the lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish,
to put the Lord in mind of Ierusalem; you know what order the Lord took, that the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord, under the Law, might continually remember Israel the Church of God unto the Lord, the high Priest was to bear the names of the twelve tribes upon his shoulders, engraven in two stones;
to put the Lord in mind of Ierusalem; you know what order the Lord took, that the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord, under the Law, might continually Remember Israel the Church of God unto the Lord, the high Priest was to bear the names of the twelve tribes upon his shoulders, engraven in two stones;
they were to be the Priests Remembrancers, that he should be the Lords Remembrancer, to put the Priest in mind of putting God in mind of Israel, by praying for them:
they were to be the Priests Remembrancers, that he should be the lords Remembrancer, to put the Priest in mind of putting God in mind of Israel, by praying for them:
for so farre there ought to be in them the same disposition towards Ierusalem that was in Christ Iesus, that as Christ wept over Ierusalem, so should they;
for so Far there ought to be in them the same disposition towards Ierusalem that was in christ Iesus, that as christ wept over Ierusalem, so should they;
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he by way of meritorious intercession, they by way of Ministeriall intercession, to bear Ierusalem upon their shoulders and upon their hearts continually,
he by Way of meritorious Intercession, they by Way of Ministerial Intercession, to bear Ierusalem upon their shoulders and upon their hearts continually,
Yee know the story of that heathen Priest that being to offer sacrifice before a battle writ Victoria (or some such like word) in the palme of his hand,
Ye know the story of that heathen Priest that being to offer sacrifice before a battle writ Victoria (or Some such like word) in the palm of his hand,
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and in unbowelling the sacrifice laid his hand upon the heart of the beast, and left the characters of the same word there, that what had been written upon the hand of the Priest was read upon the heart of the sacrifice. Behold I have graven thee, saith God to Ierusalem, upon the palmes of my hands, Isaiah 49.16. and look how many hearts there are of Nobles, or Gentry, or Ministers, or others, upon whom God hath layed his hand, I doubt not but there is the same configuration upon them that is ingraven upon the hand of God: that as God himselfe cannot forget Ierusalem, (as he sheweth there) because it is engraven upon the palms of his hands;
and in unboweling the sacrifice laid his hand upon the heart of the beast, and left the characters of the same word there, that what had been written upon the hand of the Priest was read upon the heart of the sacrifice. Behold I have graved thee, Says God to Ierusalem, upon the palms of my hands, Isaiah 49.16. and look how many hearts there Are of Nobles, or Gentry, or Ministers, or Others, upon whom God hath laid his hand, I doubt not but there is the same configuration upon them that is engraven upon the hand of God: that as God himself cannot forget Ierusalem, (as he shows there) Because it is engraven upon the palms of his hands;
so they cannot but remember Ierusalem, because it is engraven upon their hearts; that as Queen Mary said of Callice, when I am dead rip me and you shall finde Callice at my heart: so there is a many a godly man, and many a godly Minister especially who might say,
so they cannot but Remember Ierusalem, Because it is engraven upon their hearts; that as Queen Marry said of Callice, when I am dead rip me and you shall find Callice At my heart: so there is a many a godly man, and many a godly Minister especially who might say,
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And if ever Ministers were called to this work, thē more especially are you whom it hath pleased God by the Authority of the honourable Houses of Parliament to call together to debate and advise of such things as may be necessary,
And if ever Ministers were called to this work, them more especially Are you whom it hath pleased God by the authority of the honourable Houses of Parliament to call together to debate and Advice of such things as may be necessary,
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and doth it not then especiall lye upon you to keep no silence, give the Lord no rest, till he establish, &c. I say till he establish, for, except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it;
and does it not then especial lie upon you to keep no silence, give the Lord no rest, till he establish, etc. I say till he establish, for, except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it;
but as a matter of trembling and lying low before the Lord this day, from all the parts of the Kingdome, from all the parts of the Christian world, the eies of all the people of God are upon you;
but as a matter of trembling and lying low before the Lord this day, from all the parts of the Kingdom, from all the parts of the Christian world, the eyes of all the people of God Are upon you;
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forrain Churches have their eies towards you, waiting what you will advise for the more utter •• … tinction of Papery, & effecting of a more neer and f••••• … ion between us & the rest of the Reformed Churches; all the parts of the kingdome have their faces & voyces towards you, me thinks I hear a voyce from all the corners of the Land comming up to this Assembly, to be by you reported to the honourable Houses of Parliament;
foreign Churches have their eyes towards you, waiting what you will Advice for the more utter •• … tinction of Papery, & effecting of a more near and f••••• … ion between us & the rest of the Reformed Churches; all the parts of the Kingdom have their faces & voices towards you, me thinks I hear a voice from all the corners of the Land coming up to this Assembly, to be by you reported to the honourable Houses of Parliament;
a voyce like that of the poore woman to the King upon the wall, help, help, for the Lords sake help: help us to better Ministers, help us to better Ordinances, help us to purer worship, help us to better Discipline, help us to remove those things that deterre us from the Lords table, help our tender Consciences to more liberty, &c. I know it Brethren, Gods people most of them look for help by this Assembly, through your faithfull advice given to the Honourable Houses of Parliament.
a voice like that of the poor woman to the King upon the wall, help, help, for the lords sake help: help us to better Ministers, help us to better Ordinances, help us to Purer worship, help us to better Discipline, help us to remove those things that deter us from the lords table, help our tender Consciences to more liberty, etc. I know it Brothers, God's people most of them look for help by this Assembly, through your faithful Advice given to the Honourable Houses of Parliament.
that (verily) unlesse that God who is able to remove the iniquity of the land in one day, Zach. 3.9. and to cause the Prophet & unclean spirit to passe out of the land, Zach. 13.2. unlesse that great God set his hand to this great work, it will never prosper;
that (verily) unless that God who is able to remove the iniquity of the land in one day, Zach 3.9. and to cause the Prophet & unclean Spirit to pass out of the land, Zach 13.2. unless that great God Set his hand to this great work, it will never prosper;
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Yee among all the rest of the Lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish, and 〈 ◊ 〉 make Ierusalem a praise in the earth.
Ye among all the rest of the lords Remembrancers, keep no silence, give him no rest, till he establish, and 〈 ◊ 〉 make Ierusalem a praise in the earth.
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And ohe thing more, what I know you have all taught others your selves, now put in practice, pursue your prayers, with your indeavours; what yee pray for, contend for:
And Ohe thing more, what I know you have all taught Others your selves, now put in practice, pursue your Prayers, with your endeavours; what ye pray for, contend for:
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as yee pray that God would establish his Church in truth, so with united indeavours labour to raise up and establish the decayed truth among us, vindicating the truths of the Protestant Religion from all Popish, Arminian, Socinian, Anabaptisticall, Antinomian, and all other errors whatsoever.
as ye pray that God would establish his Church in truth, so with united endeavours labour to raise up and establish the decayed truth among us, vindicating the truths of the Protestant Religion from all Popish, Arminian, Socinian, Anabaptistical, Antinomian, and all other errors whatsoever.
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And as yee pray that God would establish his Church in peace, so labour to work out the Churches peace; 1 With God, by endeavouring a removall of what ever pollutions, or prophanenesses, have turned God into an enemy to us.
And as ye pray that God would establish his Church in peace, so labour to work out the Churches peace; 1 With God, by endeavouring a removal of what ever pollutions, or Prophanenesses, have turned God into an enemy to us.
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and unanimously, consent to that which upon just and pious debate shall be found to be the way and truth of God; which I doubt not but through his grace ye shall all doe.
and unanimously, consent to that which upon just and pious debate shall be found to be the Way and truth of God; which I doubt not but through his grace you shall all doe.
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only let neither the desire of peace with them, nor of peace amongst our selves, bribe us to tolerate any thing in the Church of God that might make him to be at war with us.
only let neither the desire of peace with them, nor of peace among our selves, bribe us to tolerate any thing in the Church of God that might make him to be At war with us.
endeavouring that the Church of Christ may enjoy all those Liberties and Ordinances that are purchased for her by the bloud, and bequeathed to her in the testament of her Lord Iesus:
endeavouring that the Church of christ may enjoy all those Liberties and Ordinances that Are purchased for her by the blood, and bequeathed to her in the Testament of her Lord Iesus:
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that all her wayes may be ordered according to the rule of Gods word: that the Gospell may runne and be glorifyed: that those two great illuminating ordinances of Preaching and Catechizing, which are as the greater & lesser lights of heaven, may have such liberty, encouragement, maintenance, that all the earth may be filled with the knowledge of the Lord. This doe, and prosper:
that all her ways may be ordered according to the Rule of God's word: that the Gospel may run and be glorified: that those two great illuminating ordinances of Preaching and Catechizing, which Are as the greater & lesser lights of heaven, may have such liberty, encouragement, maintenance, that all the earth may be filled with the knowledge of the Lord. This do, and prosper:
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and that you may thus doe, the God of Patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards another, according to Christ Iesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify God even the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ. Amen, Amen. FINIS.
and that you may thus do, the God of Patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards Another, according to christ Iesus, that you may with one mind and one Mouth Glorify God even the Father of our Lord Iesus christ. Amen, Amen. FINIS.
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So 2 Sam. 8.16. Jehosaphat the son of Ahilud NONLATINALPHABET & 2 Sam. 20.24. NONLATINALPHABET Recorder, in the margent it is Remembrancer; qui negotia gerenda commemorat, & supplices por••git libellos.
So 2 Sam. 8.16. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud & 2 Sam. 20.24. Recorder, in the margin it is Remembrancer; qui Business gerenda commemorate, & supplices por••git Libellos.
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Revel. 21.2. which text seemes to referre to this of Isaiah, & speak the same language; for as here ver. 4.5. God saith, The Lan I shall be married; And, God will rejoyce over Jerusalem, as a bridegroome rejoyceth over his bride: so here John sees this Ierusalem prepared as a bride adorned for her husband
Revel. 21.2. which text seems to refer to this of Isaiah, & speak the same language; for as Here ver. 4.5. God Says, The Lan I shall be married; And, God will rejoice over Jerusalem, as a bridegroom Rejoiceth over his bride: so Here John sees this Ierusalem prepared as a bride adorned for her husband
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