God's presence with a people, the spring of their prosperity; with their speciall interest in abiding with Him. A sermon, preached to the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, at Westminster, Octob. 30. 1656. A day of solemn humiliation. / By John Owen, D.D. a servant of Jesus Christ, in the work of the Gospel. Printed by Order of Parliament.
A Sermon Preached to the PARLIAMENT of England, at their Publick Fast, held the 30. of Octob. 1656. 2 CHRON. 15. 2. And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him; Heare ye mee Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin, the Lord is with you, while ye be with him:
A Sermon Preached to the PARLIAMENT of England, At their Public Fast, held the 30. of October 1656. 2 CHRONICLES. 15. 2. And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him; Hear you me Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin, the Lord is with you, while you be with him:
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IT will not, I am sure, seem strange to any, that I have taken a Text to Preach on in a Day of Humiliation, out of a Thanksgiving Sermon, such as this discourse of Azariah seems to be;
IT will not, I am sure, seem strange to any, that I have taken a Text to Preach on in a Day of Humiliation, out of a Thanksgiving Sermon, such as this discourse of Azariah seems to be;
if they shall but consider the suitablenesse of the Instruction given therein, to any great and solemn occasion, whether of Humiliation, or rejoycing. The words indeed are the summe of all directions that in such Cases can be given;
if they shall but Consider the suitableness of the Instruction given therein, to any great and solemn occasion, whither of Humiliation, or rejoicing. The words indeed Are the sum of all directions that in such Cases can be given;
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or may be Concerned, so plainly measuring out our fate and lot, the Event, and Issue of our Affairs, with all the great undertaking of the people of God in this Nation, that of themselves I hope they will make some passage to the hearts of them, to whom the Inferences from them, shall this day be applyed.
or may be Concerned, so plainly measuring out our fate and lot, the Event, and Issue of our Affairs, with all the great undertaking of the people of God in this nation, that of themselves I hope they will make Some passage to the hearts of them, to whom the Inferences from them, shall this day be applied.
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This is done in my Text to Asa and Judah by Oded, and I desire in my Sermon, that it may with the same spirit, and the same success, be done by me unto you.
This is done in my Text to Asa and Judah by Oded, and I desire in my Sermon, that it may with the same Spirit, and the same success, be done by me unto you.
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The words I intend principally to insist on, having the same thing for substance three times repeated in them, the opening of the first clause with the general tendency of the whole, will suffice as to their Exposition, and the grounding of that general proposition which I shall improve. Two things are then principally to be inquired into.
The words I intend principally to insist on, having the same thing for substance three times repeated in them, the opening of the First clause with the general tendency of the Whole, will suffice as to their Exposition, and the grounding of that general proposition which I shall improve. Two things Are then principally to be inquired into.
For though the words differ in expression, yet they are all of the same way of Assertion: They are 3, hypothetical propositions, or promissory assertions on supposition.
For though the words differ in expression, yet they Are all of the same Way of Assertion: They Are 3, hypothetical propositions, or promissory assertions on supposition.
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The same matter is trebled for the fuller and surer confirmation of the thing Asserted. Only whereas the last proposition supposeth a thing possible, namely that they might forsake the Lord; the first supposes a thing present, and therefore it is so expressed, whilst you are with him;
The same matter is trebled for the fuller and Surer confirmation of the thing Asserted. Only whereas the last proposition Supposeth a thing possible, namely that they might forsake the Lord; the First supposes a thing present, and Therefore it is so expressed, while you Are with him;
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he saw the people upon their success, taken up with many thoughts, thinking of many businesses, full of many contrivances, one imagening one thing, another another;
he saw the people upon their success, taken up with many thoughts, thinking of many businesses, full of many contrivances, one imagining one thing, Another Another;
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Or the Princes, and Rulers, as it is probable, and usual in such cases might be considering how to carry on their victory, how to make the best advantage of it, in their dealing with Neighbour Princes,
Or the Princes, and Rulers, as it is probable, and usual in such cases might be considering how to carry on their victory, how to make the best advantage of it, in their dealing with Neighbour Princes,
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You may tire your selves in the imaginations and contrivances of your own hearts, and lay out your thoughts and time about things that will not profit,
You may tire your selves in the Imaginations and contrivances of your own hearts, and lay out your thoughts and time about things that will not profit,
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The heavens, even the heaven of heavens cannot contain him. 1 Kings 8. 27. Doth he not fill heaven and earth? Is he a God at hand only, and not afar off,
The heavens, even the heaven of heavens cannot contain him. 1 Kings 8. 27. Does he not fill heaven and earth? Is he a God At hand only, and not afar off,
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Secondly, God may be said to be with one in respect of personal union, so he was with, and only with the man Christ Jesus. Acts 10. 38. NONLATINALPHABET. God was with him, that is, in personal union; the humane nature being taken into subsistence with the son of God.
Secondly, God may be said to be with one in respect of personal Union, so he was with, and only with the man christ jesus. Acts 10. 38.. God was with him, that is, in personal Union; the humane nature being taken into subsistence with the son of God.
Thirdly, God is present, or with any in respect of the Covenant of Grace. He is with them to be their God in Covenant, the Tenor whereof is, that he will not leave them,
Thirdly, God is present, or with any in respect of the Covenant of Grace. He is with them to be their God in Covenant, the Tenor whereof is, that he will not leave them,
And the Evills, desolations and destruction, that the Earth is full of, are but the effects of his wrath and Indignation, revealing its self against the ungodliness of men.
And the Evils, desolations and destruction, that the Earth is full of, Are but the effects of his wrath and Indignation, revealing its self against the ungodliness of men.
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He is present in all Nations, to set them up, pluck them down, alter, turne, change, weaken, establish, strengthen, enlarge their bounds as he sees good;
He is present in all nations, to Set them up, pluck them down, altar, turn, change, weaken, establish, strengthen, enlarge their bounds as he sees good;
It is a branch of Gods naturall dominion, that every Creature be ruled and disposed of, agreeably to its nature, unto the end whereunto it is appointed.
It is a branch of God's natural dominion, that every Creature be ruled and disposed of, agreeably to its nature, unto the end whereunto it is appointed.
his presence with the People, as to speciall providentiall dispensations, as is manifest from the whole discourse of the Prophet; and wherein this consists, shall be afterwards at large declared.
his presence with the People, as to special providential dispensations, as is manifest from the Whole discourse of the Prophet; and wherein this consists, shall be afterwards At large declared.
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First, In personall obedience, according to the tenor of the Covenant, This is not here intended, but supposed: There is no abiding in any thing with God, where there is not an abiding in this thing:
First, In personal Obedience, according to the tenor of the Covenant, This is not Here intended, but supposed: There is no abiding in any thing with God, where there is not an abiding in this thing:
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The presence of God with a people in special providential dispensations for their good, depends on their obediential presence with him, in national administrations to his Glory:
The presence of God with a people in special providential dispensations for their good, depends on their obediential presence with him, in national administrations to his Glory:
that some sinned, and another was punished. So it is laid down expresly Isa. 53. 6. All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own way,
that Some sinned, and Another was punished. So it is laid down expressly Isaiah 53. 6. All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own Way,
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and the Lord hath made to meet on him the iniquity of us all 2 Cor. 5. 21. He was made sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
and the Lord hath made to meet on him the iniquity of us all 2 Cor. 5. 21. He was made since for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Gal. 3. 13. 14. a Curse for us that the blessing of faithful Abraham might come on them that beleeve. 1 Pet. 2. 24. This is the great and soveraign principle of the Covenant of Grace, that a Commutation should be made of persons, as to punishments, and rewards;
Gal. 3. 13. 14. a Curse for us that the blessing of faithful Abraham might come on them that believe. 1 Pet. 2. 24. This is the great and sovereign principle of the Covenant of Grace, that a Commutation should be made of Persons, as to punishments, and rewards;
that sinners should be provided of a substitute; one that should undergoe the punishment due to them, that they might goe free and procure a reward for them who could procure none for themselves.
that Sinners should be provided of a substitute; one that should undergo the punishment due to them, that they might go free and procure a reward for them who could procure none for themselves.
Secondly, As the foundations are divers, so is the Rule of their Continuance. What is the Rule and measure of Gods continuance with his people in the Covenant of Grace? plainly this;
Secondly, As the foundations Are diverse, so is the Rule of their Continuance. What is the Rule and measure of God's Continuance with his people in the Covenant of Grace? plainly this;
See the tenor of the Covenant, Jer. 31. 33. Chap. 32. 38, 39, 40. The sum is, that God will be with them, and take care that they alwayes abide with him;
See the tenor of the Covenant, Jer. 31. 33. Chap. 32. 38, 39, 40. The sum is, that God will be with them, and take care that they always abide with him;
God lays his unchangableness as the foundation of the Covenant, Mal. 3. 6. and he therein makes us unchangable; not absolutely so, for we change every moment;
God lays his unchangeableness as the Foundation of the Covenant, Malachi 3. 6. and he therein makes us unchangeable; not absolutely so, for we change every moment;
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The Law of Gods presence in respect of providential dispensations, and all special priviledges attending it, is quite of another importance: it is purely conditional, as you may see in my Text. The tenor of it is expressed to the height: 1 Sam. 2. 30. I said indeed that thy house and the house of thy Father should walk before me for ever:
The Law of God's presence in respect of providential dispensations, and all special privileges attending it, is quite of Another importance: it is purely conditional, as you may see in my Text. The tenor of it is expressed to the height: 1 Sam. 2. 30. I said indeed that thy house and the house of thy Father should walk before me for ever:
but meerly an explanation of the Rule, Law, and Tenor of providential dispensations; no interpretation of the Covenant of Grace; Eli held not the priesthood by that Covenant;
but merely an explanation of the Rule, Law, and Tenor of providential dispensations; no Interpretation of the Covenant of Grace; Eli held not the priesthood by that Covenant;
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Psal. 89. 32, 33. Hence is that variety of Gods dealings with men mentioned in the Scripture which yet are alwayes righteous, according to one or other of these Rules, and Laws.
Psalm 89. 32, 33. Hence is that variety of God's dealings with men mentioned in the Scripture which yet Are always righteous, according to one or other of these Rules, and Laws.
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I will pity him, pardon him, save, sanctify him, and fill him with Consolation. Goe now to Ezekiel Chap. 33. 18. When the righteous turns from his righteousness;
I will pity him, pardon him, save, sanctify him, and fill him with Consolation. Go now to Ezekielem Chap. 33. 18. When the righteous turns from his righteousness;
and priviledges spoken of under such a Notion; not considering that all those proposals belong to the Law of outward providence, and not to the nature of the Covenant of promise established in the bloud of Christ.
and privileges spoken of under such a Notion; not considering that all those proposals belong to the Law of outward providence, and not to the nature of the Covenant of promise established in the blood of christ.
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and (such as that) which we have Isa. 54. 9. where provision is made for Gods abiding with his people notwithstanding all their backslidings, and provocations, which he will so far heal, as that he may not forsake them;
and (such as that) which we have Isaiah 54. 9. where provision is made for God's abiding with his people notwithstanding all their backslidings, and provocations, which he will so Far heal, as that he may not forsake them;
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and this is firstly to be observed, that we doe not in the consideration of Gods presence and withdrawings, as to providential dispensations, cast any reflection on the stability,
and this is firstly to be observed, that we do not in the consideration of God's presence and withdrawings, as to providential dispensations, cast any reflection on the stability,
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we deserve nothing at the hand of God, and therefore if he should take us in the middest of the choysest obedience, and fill us with the fiercest of miseries, he did us no wrong;
we deserve nothing At the hand of God, and Therefore if he should take us in the midst of the Choicest Obedience, and fill us with the Fiercest of misery's, he did us no wrong;
Thirdly, Observe, that our abiding with God, even in Nationall administrations, is the proper Effect of his presence with us in Covenant dispensations; so that all in the Issue is of mere Mercy, and grace;
Thirdly, Observe, that our abiding with God, even in National administrations, is the proper Effect of his presence with us in Covenant dispensations; so that all in the Issue is of mere Mercy, and grace;
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When did he not deale thus with them? what instance can be given of transgressing this Rule? Is the whole story of the Nation of the Jewes, any thing but the illustration of this proposition;
When did he not deal thus with them? what instance can be given of transgressing this Rule? Is the Whole story of the nation of the Jews, any thing but the illustration of this proposition;
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Hath not the state of all nations, since they came into the power of men professing the knowledge of him, been the same? look on the Roman Empire, did it not flourish under the hand of men who rul'd with God,
Hath not the state of all Nations, since they Come into the power of men professing the knowledge of him, been the same? look on the Roman Empire, did it not flourish under the hand of men who ruled with God,
and were faithfull with the Saints? Is not the present distraction of it under the fury and cruelty of Turke and Pope, the Issue of the violence, unrighteousnesse, Idolatry, Luxury and persecution of ill Governours? Doth not the Demonstration of all Gods people in the world, the consideration whereof in particular, might be insisted on as the Ground and Reason of the Truth insisted on, require that it should be thus? Leviticus 26. and almost the whole Book of Deutronomy, are Sermons on this Text,
and were faithful with the Saints? Is not the present distraction of it under the fury and cruelty of Turk and Pope, the Issue of the violence, unrighteousness, Idolatry, Luxury and persecution of ill Governors? Does not the Demonstration of all God's people in the world, the consideration whereof in particular, might be insisted on as the Ground and Reason of the Truth insisted on, require that it should be thus? Leviticus 26. and almost the Whole Book of Deuteronomy, Are Sermons on this Text,
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How many wicked nations are there in the world, that for a long season, have received blessings (as it were) and successe in their undertakings? Is the Lord amongst them by his special presence? not at all:
How many wicked Nations Are there in the world, that for a long season, have received blessings (as it were) and success in their undertakings? Is the Lord among them by his special presence? not At all:
He is using them indeed for his own end, and purposes, to breake others, or fill up the measure of their own iniquities; that their destruction may be an evident demonstration of his vengeance,
He is using them indeed for his own end, and Purposes, to break Others, or fill up the measure of their own iniquities; that their destruction may be an evident demonstration of his vengeance,
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And this is all that I shall offer for the Explication, Confirmation, and Cautioning of the proposition insisted on, what remains further to be opened, will fall in under the Uses of it: which now ensue.
And this is all that I shall offer for the Explication, Confirmation, and Cautioning of the proposition insisted on, what remains further to be opened, will fallen in under the Uses of it: which now ensue.
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This special presence of God, being (as you have heard) the great and only concernment of any people, the tenure, or condition thereof being our abiding with him, let our first Use be to instruct us particularly.
This special presence of God, being (as you have herd) the great and only concernment of any people, the tenure, or condition thereof being our abiding with him, let our First Use be to instruct us particularly.
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The bottome of that stupendous undertaking of the Israelites in leaving Egypt, and journeying through the wilderness into Canaan, lay in the promise of this presence of God with them:
The bottom of that stupendous undertaking of the Israelites in leaving Egypt, and journeying through the Wilderness into Canaan, lay in the promise of this presence of God with them:
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First, the pillar of the cloud, and fire which was with them ordinarily. Secondly, the Appearance of his Glory which they en-joyed on extraordinary Occasions.
First, the pillar of the cloud, and fire which was with them ordinarily. Secondly, the Appearance of his Glory which they en-joyed on extraordinary Occasions.
The first, with the first use of it is mentioned Exod. 13. 21, 22. And the Lord went before them by day in the pillar of a cloud, to lead them in the way,
The First, with the First use of it is mentioned Exod 13. 21, 22. And the Lord went before them by day in the pillar of a cloud, to led them in the Way,
There is mention here, as if it were of two pillars, one by day, and another by night, but it seems to have been the same pillar with several properties: for Chap. 14. 19, 20. the same pillar at the same time, performs both these offices, in respect of several persons;
There is mention Here, as if it were of two pillars, one by day, and Another by night, but it seems to have been the same pillar with several properties: for Chap. 14. 19, 20. the same pillar At the same time, performs both these Offices, in respect of several Persons;
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Exod. 40. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. and there it continued with the people all the while they were in the wilderness. Nehem. 9. 19. This being the first eminent pledge of the presence of God, with that people, let us consider what was indulged or granted to them thereby.
Exod 40. 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. and there it continued with the people all the while they were in the Wilderness. Nehemiah 9. 19. This being the First eminent pledge of the presence of God, with that people, let us Consider what was indulged or granted to them thereby.
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so at large it is expressed Numbers 10. 33. as also Exod. 40. God by this pledge of his presence, was the beginning of all their rest, and motion: the guide,
so At large it is expressed Numbers 10. 33. as also Exod 40. God by this pledge of his presence, was the beginning of all their rest, and motion: the guide,
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Sometimes perhaps they are heavie, fearful, slothful, there is a Lion in the way, Gyants are in the land, difficulties, and perplexities lie in the way before them in such and such undertakings, they have no heart to them, the way is long,
Sometime perhaps they Are heavy, fearful, slothful, there is a lion in the Way, Giants Are in the land, difficulties, and perplexities lie in the Way before them in such and such undertakings, they have no heart to them, the Way is long,
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And therefore it is said, that when they journeyed the Arke went before them to seek out a resting place for them Numb. 10. 33. It was carried on, to see where the pillar, or cloud of direction would stay,
And Therefore it is said, that when they journeyed the Ark went before them to seek out a resting place for them Numb. 10. 33. It was carried on, to see where the pillar, or cloud of direction would stay,
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I suppose in your Assembly you have had the cloud taken off, as to your engagements in some undertakings, concerning which you are to trust, that the Ark of Gods presence, the Lord Jesus Christ, will find you out a resting place, which as yet appears not unto you.
I suppose in your Assembly you have had the cloud taken off, as to your engagements in Some undertakings, Concerning which you Are to trust, that the Ark of God's presence, the Lord jesus christ, will find you out a resting place, which as yet appears not unto you.
What a full Experience have we had of this kind of proceeding among us? In the last Assembly of Parliament, How many had no less real intentions to be at worke for God,
What a full Experience have we had of this kind of proceeding among us? In the last Assembly of Parliament, How many had no less real intentions to be At work for God,
to take away darkness, perplexities, difficulties from our Councels, or to cause us to rest and cease from what-ever may come into our hearts, that is not according to his minde; The Lord give us evermore of this his presence.
to take away darkness, perplexities, difficulties from our Counsels, or to cause us to rest and cease from whatever may come into our hearts, that is not according to his mind; The Lord give us evermore of this his presence.
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how he inclines their hearts insensibly, yet powerfully; fixes the bent of their spirits effectually, (their hearts being in his hand as the rivers of water, which he turns as he pleaseth,) supplys them with reasonings and consultations beyond the verge of their own wisdome, proposes, occasions, invitations, provocations; gives them Spirit and courage, beyond their natural frames, and tempers;
how he inclines their hearts insensibly, yet powerfully; fixes the bent of their spirits effectually, (their hearts being in his hand as the Rivers of water, which he turns as he Pleases,) supplies them with reasonings and Consultations beyond the verge of their own Wisdom, proposes, occasions, invitations, provocations; gives them Spirit and courage, beyond their natural frames, and tempers;
It suffices, that in the use of means, through patience and waiting upon him, they shall be directed to that which is pleasing to him: so is he with them.
It Suffices, that in the use of means, through patience and waiting upon him, they shall be directed to that which is pleasing to him: so is he with them.
The second use of this pillar was, to give them protection and defence in all their way. So Exod. 14. 19, 20. 24. This protected them from the Egyptians, and from thence God troubled their Enemies; out of the pillar, that is from his especial presence.
The second use of this pillar was, to give them protection and defence in all their Way. So Exod 14. 19, 20. 24. This protected them from the egyptians, and from thence God troubled their Enemies; out of the pillar, that is from his especial presence.
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Are their fears from themselves, because of their folly, weaknesse, and division, or from pretended friends, because of their envy and desertion, or from open enemies;
are their fears from themselves, Because of their folly, weakness, and division, or from pretended Friends, Because of their envy and desertion, or from open enemies;
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because of their Power, Cruelty, Malice, and Revenge, a defence is provided on every account, heat, raine, tempests, stormes, adversitie, prosperitie, all are provided against where God is present.
Because of their Power, Cruelty, Malice, and Revenge, a defence is provided on every account, heat, rain, tempests, storms, adversity, Prosperity, all Are provided against where God is present.
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Had not the Lord been with us, who had not destroyed us? Enemies, friends, abroad, at home, our own follyes, all, any of them had done the worke, had not the Lord himself been with us.
Had not the Lord been with us, who had not destroyed us? Enemies, Friends, abroad, At home, our own folly's, all, any of them had done the work, had not the Lord himself been with us.
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How often did the Israelites attempt things without his direction? how often did he breake in upon them to their woe and sorrow? yet for the maine, he forsooke them not,
How often did the Israelites attempt things without his direction? how often did he break in upon them to their woe and sorrow? yet for the main, he forsook them not,
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It appeared again to to all the People, Levit. 9. 23. I shall not now enquire what was this visible representation of the Majestie of God, it sufficeth as to the purpose in hand, that when God gives his presence to a People, at extraordinary seasons, he affords them extraordinary manifestations of his Glory.
It appeared again to to all the People, Levit. 9. 23. I shall not now inquire what was this visible representation of the Majesty of God, it Suffices as to the purpose in hand, that when God gives his presence to a People, At extraordinary seasons, he affords them extraordinary manifestations of his Glory.
Chap. 2. 10. 18, 19. Chap. 11. 23. Eminent, and glorious appearances with, and for a People in extraordinary seasons, is then another thing that accompanies Gods speciall providentiall presence with them;
Chap. 2. 10. 18, 19. Chap. 11. 23. Eminent, and glorious appearances with, and for a People in extraordinary seasons, is then Another thing that Accompanies God's special providential presence with them;
when they are at an utter loss in their Counsels, at a stand in their Motions, disappointed in their undertakings, deserted in their enterprises, pressed on every side above measure;
when they Are At an utter loss in their Counsels, At a stand in their Motions, disappointed in their undertakings, deserted in their enterprises, pressed on every side above measure;
Could I now insist on some of the instances, that might be given, of this kind of dealing with us in England, in the pursuit of the Cause we have in hand, it would make us ashamed of all our unworthinesse, carnall fears, and unbeliefe.
Could I now insist on Some of the instances, that might be given, of this kind of dealing with us in England, in the pursuit of the Cause we have in hand, it would make us ashamed of all our unworthiness, carnal fears, and unbelief.
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Micah. 5. 5, 6. It is Christ that is our Peace, even in outward troubles? They are seven Shepherds under him, and Eight principall men, accepted with him, that are to be our releife.
micah. 5. 5, 6. It is christ that is our Peace, even in outward Troubles? They Are seven Shepherd's under him, and Eight principal men, accepted with him, that Are to be our relief.
as Jehu, and Jeroboam the son of Joash: But you have no instance that ever God was with a People to blesse them indeed, in a course of special providence, when wicked men by their own consent were their Rulers;
as Jehu, and Jeroboam the son of Joash: But you have no instance that ever God was with a People to bless them indeed, in a course of special providence, when wicked men by their own consent were their Rulers;
Namely, that those who have, and it is fit should have so great a Share in the Government of this Common-Weale, should have their rise from the body of the People, that is darke, and profane, and full of Enmitie against the Remnant;
Namely, that those who have, and it is fit should have so great a Share in the Government of this Common-Weale, should have their rise from the body of the People, that is dark, and profane, and full of Enmity against the Remnant;
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And give me leave to say, that God in his soveraigne Providence, having called so many at this time to the place of Rule, and Authoritie, who indeed (as we beleeve) love the Lord Jesus in sincerity, it seems to me, to look as your Duty, to consider all wayes and means whereby the Power of these Nations may be in succeeding seasons, devolved on men of the like spirit and Condition.
And give me leave to say, that God in his sovereign Providence, having called so many At this time to the place of Rule, and authority, who indeed (as we believe) love the Lord jesus in sincerity, it seems to me, to look as your Duty, to Consider all ways and means whereby the Power of these nations may be in succeeding seasons, devolved on men of the like Spirit and Condition.
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I am sure the means used, and attempted by some, to set upon, and to set up such a rule and dominion, have not become sobermen, much lesse Saints of Christ;
I am sure the means used, and attempted by Some, to Set upon, and to Set up such a Rule and dominion, have not become sobermen, much less Saints of christ;
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Seing then it cannot be expected, to have this qualification diffused universally as yet through the body of the People, let the Rulers take care, that they be not the Cause of Gods departure from us.
Sing then it cannot be expected, to have this qualification diffused universally as yet through the body of the People, let the Rulers take care, that they be not the Cause of God's departure from us.
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not to seek for it at his hand, is exceedingly to despise him, it must arise from one of these two apprehensisions, either he cares not for us, or he knows not how to direct us.
not to seek for it At his hand, is exceedingly to despise him, it must arise from one of these two apprehensisions, either he Cares not for us, or he knows not how to Direct us.
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and unbelief, upon the return of the Spies; some of them would needs instantly into the Mountaine, and fight with the Canaanites: but sayes the holy Ghost, the Arke abode in the Campe;
and unbelief, upon the return of the Spies; Some of them would needs instantly into the Mountain, and fight with the Canaanites: but Says the holy Ghost, the Ark Abided in the Camp;
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like a drunken man? how doth he bid them take Counsell together, when he intends to destroy them? what instances may be given of all good and prosperous Rulers of old, of their seeking direction from God? what Promises of a successe,
like a drunken man? how does he bid them take Counsel together, when he intends to destroy them? what instances may be given of all good and prosperous Rulers of old, of their seeking direction from God? what Promises of a success,
and taking direction from him? We have an High Priest alwayes present with us, by whom we may enquire. Our High Priest is the Angel of Gods Presence, the mighty Counsellor, the power,
and taking direction from him? We have an High Priest always present with us, by whom we may inquire. Our High Priest is the Angel of God's Presence, the mighty Counsellor, the power,
and eternall wisedome of God himself? and where is he? he appears in the presence of God for us, in the holy place, not made with hands, having made a new and living way for us to come within the Vaile, to enquire of the Oracle. What would we have more? he is our Captaine, our Leader, our High Priest, Urim, and Thummim, our Oracle, our Arke, on whom the cloud of direction rests, and abides for ever.
and Eternal Wisdom of God himself? and where is he? he appears in the presence of God for us, in the holy place, not made with hands, having made a new and living Way for us to come within the Veil, to inquire of the Oracle. What would we have more? he is our Captain, our Leader, our High Priest, Urim, and Thummim, our Oracle, our Ark, on whom the cloud of direction rests, and abides for ever.
Thirdly, Keep your hearts in that integritie, that you may alwayes presse and urge him with his own Concernment in all your Affaires, this is a thing that none but upright hearts can doe uprightly.
Thirdly, Keep your hearts in that integrity, that you may always press and urge him with his own Concernment in all your Affairs, this is a thing that none but upright hearts can do uprightly.
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and contrivances,; though you may seem for a season to have attained a faire pitch and flight; you will be entangled, and brought down in the midst of your Course with shame and sorrow;
and contrivances,; though you may seem for a season to have attained a fair pitch and flight; you will be entangled, and brought down in the midst of your Course with shame and sorrow;
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First, It is to strengthen, and encourage your hearts in difficult affairs, a comfortable Issue whereof, you cannot on visible causes conjecture, on the account of Gods engagement for your good.
First, It is to strengthen, and encourage your hearts in difficult affairs, a comfortable Issue whereof, you cannot on visible Causes conjecture, on the account of God's engagement for your good.
so that he was greatly distressed, the enemy numerous, and without his reach; all means of relieving his condition and bringing it to a comfortable issue, farr removed;
so that he was greatly distressed, the enemy numerous, and without his reach; all means of relieving his condition and bringing it to a comfortable issue, Far removed;
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Isa. 28. 16. This the Lord pleads for Hab. 2. 3, 4. Men will have their desires precisely accomplished this year, this moneth, this week, or they will wait no longer;
Isaiah 28. 16. This the Lord pleads for Hab. 2. 3, 4. Men will have their Desires precisely accomplished this year, this Monn, this Week, or they will wait no longer;
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place their desires afarr of, carry their accomplishment behinde the clouds, out of their sight, interpose difficulties, and perplexities, their hearts are instantly sick, they cannot wait for God;
place their Desires afar of, carry their accomplishment behind the Clouds, out of their sighed, interpose difficulties, and perplexities, their hearts Are instantly sick, they cannot wait for God;
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Trust respects protection, but it prescribes not, as to perticular Events. It is to commit our Affairs to God, with thoughts of his infinite wisdom, soveraignty and goodness;
Trust respects protection, but it prescribes not, as to particular Events. It is to commit our Affairs to God, with thoughts of his infinite Wisdom, sovereignty and Goodness;
Psalm 37. 5. and so he shall and will in all such cases, as that there particularly insisted on by the Psalmist, wherein his own Glory is particularly engaged.
Psalm 37. 5. and so he shall and will in all such cases, as that there particularly insisted on by the Psalmist, wherein his own Glory is particularly engaged.
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Gods concernment in the world, is his people as invested with the priviledges purchased for them by Christ Deut. 32. 9. The Lords portion is his people.
God's concernment in the world, is his people as invested with the privileges purchased for them by christ Deuteronomy 32. 9. The lords portion is his people.
the handful that he hath taken to himself, his Sons, and Daughters, his Family; These he expects that you abide by, if you would have him abide by you;
the handful that he hath taken to himself, his Sons, and Daughters, his Family; These he expects that you abide by, if you would have him abide by you;
And these are some of the Conditions of Gods special presence with you, pleasant conditions, their performance, is your glory, your rest, your blessedness, not your bondage, not your burthen;
And these Are Some of the Conditions of God's special presence with you, pleasant conditions, their performance, is your glory, your rest, your blessedness, not your bondage, not your burden;
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Look on this presence of God as your main concernment? This is that which the Prophet calls for in the words of the Text; so the Psalmist, there are many that say, who will shew us any good? Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Look on this presence of God as your main concernment? This is that which the Prophet calls for in the words of the Text; so the Psalmist, there Are many that say, who will show us any good? Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us.
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Psal. 4. Let other men make what enquiries they please, look for good, for rest, for peace in what they best fancy; Acquiesce you in this, that the light of Gods countenance, a pledge of his presence with you, is that alone which you are to enquire after.
Psalm 4. Let other men make what Enquiries they please, look for good, for rest, for peace in what they best fancy; Acquiesce you in this, that the Light of God's countenance, a pledge of his presence with you, is that alone which you Are to inquire After.
our prosperity hath been built on none of those principles: such desertions, as we feared, have happened; such Alterations, such divisions have befallen us;
our Prosperity hath been built on none of those principles: such desertions, as we feared, have happened; such Alterations, such divisions have befallen us;
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It would I confess be more desirable unto me than life it self, to see all those, at least who stick to the Cause of God in its greatest difficulties, and trialls,
It would I confess be more desirable unto me than life it self, to see all those, At least who stick to the Cause of God in its greatest difficulties, and trials,
and then when it Ceased to be carried on in the ordinary paths of Nations, Ʋnited again in the same common interest; to see their passions, and prejudices cured, and their persons returned to their former usefulness:
and then when it Ceased to be carried on in the ordinary paths of nations, Ʋnited again in the same Common Interest; to see their passion, and prejudices cured, and their Persons returned to their former usefulness:
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Now if you are so carefull not to loose these, and these friends, this, and that Partie of the Nation, not to provoke this, or that people ' causelesly;
Now if you Are so careful not to lose these, and these Friends, this, and that Party of the nation, not to provoke this, or that people ' causelessly;
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Oh what weight ought it to have upon your hearts and soules, that you provoke not the Lord to depart from you, that you take care for the continuance of his presence with you.
O what weight ought it to have upon your hearts and Souls, that you provoke not the Lord to depart from you, that you take care for the Continuance of his presence with you.
Some pretend to Visions of God, and they prophesie your ruine, and destruction; yea, they have limited times thereof, to the shame of their Prognostications:
some pretend to Visions of God, and they prophesy your ruin, and destruction; yea, they have limited times thereof, to the shame of their Prognostications:
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and as though the old pathes were not so worn to the interest of a profane multitude, that it is yet impossible to keep the burthen upright in them, whose guidance you are intrusted with.
and as though the old paths were not so worn to the Interest of a profane multitude, that it is yet impossible to keep the burden upright in them, whose guidance you Are Entrusted with.
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doth the Issue of the business in hand, depend on the thoughts of these men? will the end be according to their contrivances? have these things indeed any influence at all into the determination of this Controversie? will not this one Consideration guide your hearts,
does the Issue of the business in hand, depend on the thoughts of these men? will the end be according to their contrivances? have these things indeed any influence At all into the determination of this Controversy? will not this one Consideration guide your hearts,
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and spirits, when all these waves roll all together upon you? Yea but the whole of this affair must be ordered, and will fall out according as the presence of God is with us, or otherwise.
and spirits, when all these waves roll all together upon you? Yea but the Whole of this affair must be ordered, and will fallen out according as the presence of God is with us, or otherwise.
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because I know it is your life, your peace, your duty; and that is, that the End, and aime of all your Consultations be the protection, encouragement, liberty, of the seed of Jacob, the remnant, the hidden people!
Because I know it is your life, your peace, your duty; and that is, that the End, and aim of all your Consultations be the protection, encouragement, liberty, of the seed of Jacob, the remnant, the hidden people!
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those whom God hath owned, accepted, blessed, given his presence unto, and amongst them. I plead not for their Exaltation, Promotion, Preferment, I know not what!
those whom God hath owned, accepted, blessed, given his presence unto, and among them. I plead not for their Exaltation, Promotion, Preferment, I know not what!
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First for the things of God, or the publick profession of Religion in the land, my time is too far spent for me to enter into a serious discourse on the subject:
First for the things of God, or the public profession of Religion in the land, my time is too Far spent for me to enter into a serious discourse on the Subject:
somethings have of late been done, which when envie, and anger, and disappointment shall cease to operate, the whole people of God in this Nation will have cause to rejoyce in.
somethings have of late been done, which when envy, and anger, and disappointment shall cease to operate, the Whole people of God in this nation will have cause to rejoice in.
Let it not be thought amiss, if I minde you of one part of the Nation in especial, the example of the saints allow us a special regard to those of our own Nation, our kinsfolks in the flesh.
Let it not be Thought amiss, if I mind you of one part of the nation in especial, the Exampl of the Saints allow us a special regard to those of our own nation, our kinsfolks in the Flesh.
Over driving the Cattel, and young ones, have almost destroyed the whole flock; between Complaints on one side, and the other, I fear between misguided zeal, and formality, the whole worke is almost cast to the ground, the business of Zion, as such, is scarce by any cared for.
Over driving the Cattle, and young ones, have almost destroyed the Whole flock; between Complaints on one side, and the other, I Fear between misguided zeal, and formality, the Whole work is almost cast to the ground, the business of Zion, as such, is scarce by any cared for.
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Secondly, The things of man, or righteous Administrations of Justice in things relating to this present pilgrimage. These wheels also are you to set going. Many particulars lie before you;
Secondly, The things of man, or righteous Administrations of justice in things relating to this present pilgrimage. These wheels also Are you to Set going. Many particulars lie before you;
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