A sermon preached to the Parliament, Octob. 13. 1652. A day of solemne humiliation. Concerning the kingdome of Christ, and the power of the civile magistrate about the things of the worship of God. / By John Owen.
WHAT there is of concernment for the right understanding of these words, in that part of the Chapter which goes before, may be considered in the opening of the words themselves,
WHAT there is of concernment for the right understanding of these words, in that part of the Chapter which Goes before, may be considered in the opening of the words themselves,
There are in them 4 things considerable. 1. The State & condition which Daniel the penman of this Prophecy, expresseth himselfe to be in, wherein he hath companions in the dayes wherein we live:
There Are in them 4 things considerable. 1. The State & condition which daniel the penman of this Prophecy, Expresses himself to be in, wherein he hath Sodales in the days wherein we live:
All these I shall breifly open unto you, that I may lay a foundation for the truth which the Lord hath furnished me with, to hold out unto you this day.
All these I shall briefly open unto you, that I may lay a Foundation for the truth which the Lord hath furnished me with, to hold out unto you this day.
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and instanced in by God himselfe, upon the account of eminence in Wisdome and Piety. Yet all this preserves him not, from falling into this perplexed condition.
and instanced in by God himself, upon the account of eminence in Wisdom and Piety. Yet all this preserves him not, from falling into this perplexed condition.
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Now as the principall worke of all the holy Prophets, which have been since the world began. (Luk. 1. 70. 1. Pet. 1. 10, 11, 12.) was to Preach, set forth and declare the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messias, who was for to come,
Now as the principal work of all the holy prophets, which have been since the world began. (Luk. 1. 70. 1. Pet. 1. 10, 11, 12.) was to Preach, Set forth and declare the Lord jesus christ, the Messias, who was for to come,
His Passion and Righteousnesse to Isaiah, the Covenant of Grace in him to Jeremiah, & to this Daniel most eminently the great works of the Providence of God, in the shaking and overturning of Kingdomes and Nations, in a subserviency to his Kingdome;
His Passion and Righteousness to Isaiah, the Covenant of Grace in him to Jeremiah, & to this daniel most eminently the great works of the Providence of God, in the shaking and overturning of Kingdoms and nations, in a subserviency to his Kingdom;
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he knew not what to say, what to doe, nor wherewith to releive himselfe. He was filled with sad thoughts, sad Apprehensions of what was to come to passe,
he knew not what to say, what to do, nor wherewith to relieve himself. He was filled with sad thoughts, sad Apprehensions of what was to come to pass,
and minde, then if the things mentioned in them, had been spoken face to face, he writes them by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, v. 2. for the use of the Church.
and mind, then if the things mentioned in them, had been spoken face to face, he writes them by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, v. 2. for the use of the Church.
and Governments for the most part amongst men, such their Entrances and Advancements. In particular, such were the beginnings of the foure Empires here spoken of.
and Governments for the most part among men, such their Entrances and Advancements. In particular, such were the beginnings of the foure Empires Here spoken of.
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as Waters, they are unstable, fierce, restlesse, tumultuating, and when God mingleth his judgments amongst them, they are as a sea of glasse mingled with fire; britle, uncertaine, devouring and implacable.
as Waters, they Are unstable, fierce, restless, Tumultuating, and when God mingleth his Judgments among them, they Are as a sea of glass mingled with fire; brittle, uncertain, devouring and implacable.
The Lord on high is mightier then the noyse of many waters, yea then the mighty waves of the Sea. Now from these, tossed with the windes of Commotions, Seditions, Oppressions, Passions, doe flow the Governments of the World, the spirit of God moving upon the face of those Waters, to bring forth those formes and frames of Rule, which he will make use of.
The Lord on high is Mightier then the noise of many waters, yea then the mighty waves of the Sea. Now from these, tossed with the winds of Commotions, Seditions, Oppressions, Passion, do flow the Governments of the World, the Spirit of God moving upon the face of those Waters, to bring forth those forms and frames of Rule, which he will make use of.
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I shall not passe through their particular description, nor stay to prove that the fourth Beast, without name or speciall forme, is the Roman Empire, which I have elsewhere demonstrated;
I shall not pass through their particular description, nor stay to prove that the fourth Beast, without name or special Form, is the Roman Empire, which I have elsewhere demonstrated;
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He saw what worldly powers should arise, by what horrible tumults, shakings, confusions, and violence they should spring up, with what fiercenesse, cruelty,
He saw what worldly Powers should arise, by what horrible tumults, shakings, confusions, and violence they should spring up, with what fierceness, cruelty,
3. Their end and destruction is revealed unto him, from v. 10. unto 12, 13. And this by the appearance of the Antient of daies, the eternall God in judgement against them:
3. Their end and destruction is revealed unto him, from v. 10. unto 12, 13. And this by the appearance of the Ancient of days, the Eternal God in judgement against them:
God indeed thereby giving a pledge unto the World, of that universall judgement he will one day exercise towards all, by the man whom he hath ordained.
God indeed thereby giving a pledge unto the World, of that universal judgement he will one day exercise towards all, by the man whom he hath ordained.
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and upon the evidence of their waies, cruelties and oppression, pronouncing sentence against them: Be wise therefore O yee Kings, be instructed yee Iudges of the earth:
and upon the evidence of their ways, cruelties and oppression, pronouncing sentence against them: Be wise Therefore Oh ye Kings, be instructed ye Judges of the earth:
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2. There is the approach of the Lord Christ unto the Father, with his entrance into his Kingdome, and Dominion which is everlasting, and passeth not away.
2. There is the approach of the Lord christ unto the Father, with his Entrance into his Kingdom, and Dominion which is everlasting, and passes not away.
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That the Messiah was to be a King, a Prince, a Ruler, that he was to have a Kingdome, and that the Government was to be on his shoulders, is evident from the Old Testament.
That the Messiah was to be a King, a Prince, a Ruler, that he was to have a Kingdom, and that the Government was to be on his shoulders, is evident from the Old Testament.
The Iewes to this very day expect it, as a thing carnall, and temporall, visible, outwardly glorious, wherein, in all manner of pleasure, they shall beare rule over the nations, at their will;
The Iewes to this very day expect it, as a thing carnal, and temporal, visible, outwardly glorious, wherein, in all manner of pleasure, they shall bear Rule over the Nations, At their will;
First and Principally; in that which is internall and spirituall, in and over the soules of men, over spirits both good and bad, in reference unto the ends which he hath to accomplish upon them:
First and Principally; in that which is internal and spiritual, in and over the Souls of men, over spirits both good and bad, in Referente unto the ends which he hath to accomplish upon them:
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1. That which he exerciseth towards his Elect, who are given unto him of his Father, converting, ruling, preserving them, under and through great variety of dispensations internall and externall,
1. That which he Exerciseth towards his Elect, who Are given unto him of his Father, converting, ruling, preserving them, under and through great variety of dispensations internal and external,
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for the forgivenesse of sinnes, Act. 5. 31. He makes his people a willing people in the day of his power, Psal. 110. 3. Sending out his holy spirit to lead them into all truth,
for the forgiveness of Sins, Act. 5. 31. He makes his people a willing people in the day of his power, Psalm 110. 3. Sending out his holy Spirit to led them into all truth,
as well as by his providence, and we are in the work of the Gospell to endure all things for the Elects sake: 2 Cor. 2. 10. 2. In the power which he exerciseth towards others, to whom the word of the Gospell doth come, calling, convincing, enlightning, hardning many, who yet being not his sheepe, nor of his fold, he will never take to him selfe:
as well as by his providence, and we Are in the work of the Gospel to endure all things for the Elects sake: 2 Cor. 2. 10. 2. In the power which he Exerciseth towards Others, to whom the word of the Gospel does come, calling, convincing, enlightening, hardening many, who yet being not his sheep, nor of his fold, he will never take to him self:
but leaves to themselves, under aggravations of condemnation, which they pull upon themselves by the contempt of the Gospell, 2 Cor. 2. 16. Heb. 10. 29. He sends his spirit to convince even the perishing world of sinne, righteousnesse,
but leaves to themselves, under aggravations of condemnation, which they pull upon themselves by the contempt of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 2. 16. Hebrew 10. 29. He sends his Spirit to convince even the perishing world of sin, righteousness,
so bounding their rage, overbearing their lusts, leaving them without excuse in themselves, and his people, oftentimes not without profit from them:
so bounding their rage, overbearing their Lustiest, leaving them without excuse in themselves, and his people, oftentimes not without profit from them:
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with some dealing even in this life more severely, causing the witnesses of the Gospell, to torment them by the Preaching of the word, Revel. 11. 10. Yet giving them up to strong delusions, rhat they may believe lyes,
with Some dealing even in this life more severely, causing the Witnesses of the Gospel, to torment them by the Preaching of the word, Revel. 11. 10. Yet giving them up to strong delusions, rhat they may believe lies,
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being made head of Principalities, and Powers, and exalted farre above every name in Heaven or Earth, being made the first borne of every creature, and all the Angells of God, being commanded to worship him, Heb. 1. 6. and put in subjection under his feet; he sends them forth,
being made head of Principalities, and Powers, and exalted Far above every name in Heaven or Earth, being made the First born of every creature, and all the Angels of God, being commanded to worship him, Hebrew 1. 6. and put in subjection under his feet; he sends them forth,
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and uses them as ministring spirits for them who shall be heires of salvation, v. 14. appoynting them to behold the face of his Father, ready for his command on their behalfe, Math. 18. 10. Attending in their Assemblies, 1 Cor. 11. 10. And to give them their assistance in the time of danger and trouble, Act. 12. 9. Destroying their adversaries, v. 23. With innumerable other advantagious Administrations, which he hath not thought good to acquaint us withall in particular, that our dependance might be on our King himselfe,
and uses them as ministering spirits for them who shall be Heirs of salvation, v. 14. appointing them to behold the face of his Father, ready for his command on their behalf, Math. 18. 10. Attending in their Assemblies, 1 Cor. 11. 10. And to give them their assistance in the time of danger and trouble, Act. 12. 9. Destroying their Adversaries, v. 23. With innumerable other advantageous Administrations, which he hath not Thought good to acquaint us withal in particular, that our dependence might be on our King himself,
2. For Satan as he came to bind the strong man armed, and to spoyle his goods, Mat. 12. 29. To destroy him that had the power of death, Heb. 2. 14. And being made manifest to this end, that he might destroy his works, 1 Ioh. 3. 8. In the soules of men in this World, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. So having in his own person conquered these Principalities and Powers of darknesse, making an open shew of them in his crosse,
2. For Satan as he Come to bind the strong man armed, and to spoil his goods, Mathew 12. 29. To destroy him that had the power of death, Hebrew 2. 14. And being made manifest to this end, that he might destroy his works, 1 John 3. 8. In the Souls of men in this World, 2 Cor. 10. 4, 5. So having in his own person conquered these Principalities and Powers of darkness, making an open show of them in his cross,
and will doe so untill he bring them to a full conquest and subjection, that they shall be judged and sentenced by the poore creatures, whom in this world they continually pursue with all manner of enmity: 1 Cor. 6. 3.
and will do so until he bring them to a full conquest and subjection, that they shall be judged and sentenced by the poor creatures, whom in this world they continually pursue with all manner of enmity: 1 Cor. 6. 3.
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2. That Rule or Government, which in his word he hath appoynted and ordained, for all his Saints and chosen ones to walk in, to testify their inward subjection to him,
2. That Rule or Government, which in his word he hath appointed and ordained, for all his Saints and chosen ones to walk in, to testify their inward subjection to him,
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Now of this part the Administration is wrapt up in the Lawes, Ordinances, Institutions, and appoyntments of the Gospell, and it is frequently called the Kingdome of God. That Jesus Christ doth not rule in these things,
Now of this part the Administration is wrapped up in the Laws, Ordinances, Institutions, and appointments of the Gospel, and it is frequently called the Kingdom of God. That jesus christ does not Rule in these things,
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And this is that, whose propagation, as the means of carrying on the former spirituall ends of Christ, which you desire strength and direction for, this day, &c.
And this is that, whose propagation, as the means of carrying on the former spiritual ends of christ, which you desire strength and direction for, this day, etc.
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And of this universall righteous judgement, he giveth many warnings unto the world, by powring forth sundry vialls of his wrath, upon great Nimrods and oppressors.
And of this universal righteous judgement, he gives many Warnings unto the world, by Pouring forth sundry vials of his wrath, upon great Nimrods and Oppressors's.
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(Psal. 110. 6. Mich. 4. 3. Rev. 19. 11, 12, 13. And in the holding forth these three parts of the Kingdome of the Lord Jesus, doth the Scripture abound.
(Psalm 110. 6. Mich. 4. 3. Rev. 19. 11, 12, 13. And in the holding forth these three parts of the Kingdom of the Lord jesus, does the Scripture abound.
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But now whether over and beyond all these, the Lord Christ shall not beare an outward, visible, glorious rule? Setting up a Kingdome like those of the World, to be ruled by strength and power? and if so;
But now whither over and beyond all these, the Lord christ shall not bear an outward, visible, glorious Rule? Setting up a Kingdom like those of the World, to be ruled by strength and power? and if so;
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or only differenced by more glorious degrees and manifestations of his power? Endlesse and irreconcileable, are the contests of those that professe his name:
or only differenced by more glorious Degrees and manifestations of his power? Endless and Irreconcilable, Are the contests of those that profess his name:
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and delight therein, have degenerated into carnall apprehensions of the beauty and glory of it, have for the most part, been given up to carnall actings, suited to such apprehensions,
and delight therein, have degenerated into carnal apprehensions of the beauty and glory of it, have for the most part, been given up to carnal actings, suited to such apprehensions,
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Now because it is here fallen in my way, and is part of the vision, at which the Prophet was so much troubled, I shall give you some briefe observations, of what is cleare and certain from Scripture relating hereunto, and so passe on: It is then certain;
Now Because it is Here fallen in my Way, and is part of the vision, At which the Prophet was so much troubled, I shall give you Some brief observations, of what is clear and certain from Scripture relating hereunto, and so pass on: It is then certain;
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now certainly this is in that part of it, which comes not by observation, Luk. 17. 20. But is within us, which is Righteousnesse, Peace, and joy in the Holy ▪ Ghost, Rom. 14. 17. This may be possessed in a dungeon,
now Certainly this is in that part of it, which comes not by observation, Luk. 17. 20. But is within us, which is Righteousness, Peace, and joy in the Holy ▪ Ghost, Rom. 14. 17. This may be possessed in a dungeon,
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this is the Kingdome that cannot be moved, which requires grace in us to serve God acceptably, with reverence and Godly feare, Heb. 12. 28. Many have failed in gasping after outward appearances:
this is the Kingdom that cannot be moved, which requires grace in us to serve God acceptably, with Reverence and Godly Fear, Hebrew 12. 28. Many have failed in gasping After outward appearances:
2. This is certain, that all Nations whatever, which in their present state and Government, have given their power to the Dragon and the Beast to oppose the Lord Christ withall, shall be shaken, broken, translated,
2. This is certain, that all nations whatever, which in their present state and Government, have given their power to the Dragon and the Beast to oppose the Lord christ withal, shall be shaken, broken, translated,
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God will shake the Heavens and the Earth of the Nations round about, untill all the Babylonish rubbish, all their originall ingagements to the man of sinne be taken away.
God will shake the Heavens and the Earth of the nations round about, until all the Babylonish rubbish, all their original engagements to the man of sin be taken away.
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3. That the civill powers of the World after fearfull shakings and desolations shall be disposed of, into an usefull subserviency to the Interest, Power, and Kingdome of Iesus Christ:
3. That the civil Powers of the World After fearful shakings and desolations shall be disposed of, into an useful subserviency to the Interest, Power, and Kingdom of Iesus christ:
and their substance to the Lord of the whole earth, Mich. 4. 15. Even Iudges and Rulers, (as such) must Kisse the Sonne, and own his Scepter, and advance his waies:
and their substance to the Lord of the Whole earth, Mich. 4. 15. Even Judges and Rulers, (as such) must Kiss the Son, and own his Sceptre, and advance his ways:
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Have you ever in your Affaires, received any encouragement from the promises of God, have you in times of greatest distresse been refreshed with the testimony of a good conscience, that in Godly simplicity, you have sought the advancement of the Lord Christ;
Have you ever in your Affairs, received any encouragement from the promises of God, have you in times of greatest distress been refreshed with the testimony of a good conscience, that in Godly simplicity, you have sought the advancement of the Lord christ;
4. Look what Kingdome soever, the Lord Christ will advance in the World, and exercise amongst his holy Ones, the beginning of it must be with the Iewes; they are to be caput Imperii, the head and seat of this Empire must be amongst them;
4. Look what Kingdom soever, the Lord christ will advance in the World, and exercise among his holy Ones, the beginning of it must be with the Iewes; they Are to be caput Imperii, the head and seat of this Empire must be among them;
and therefore in that part of his Prophesy, which he wrote in the Chaldean Tongue, then commonly known and spoken in the East, being the language of the Babylonish Empire, he speaketh of them obscurely, and under borrowed expressions;
and Therefore in that part of his Prophesy, which he wrote in the Chaldean Tongue, then commonly known and spoken in the East, being the language of the Babylonish Empire, he speaks of them obscurely, and under borrowed expressions;
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but coming to those visions which he wrote in Hebrew, for the sole use of the Church, he is much more expresse, concerning the people of whom he spake.
but coming to those visions which he wrote in Hebrew, for the sole use of the Church, he is much more express, Concerning the people of whom he spoke.
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The Rod of Christs strength goes out of Syon, and thence he proceeds to rule those that were his enemies, Psal. 110. 2. All the promises of the glorious Kingdome of Christ, are to be accomplished in the gathering of the Gentiles, with the glory of the Jewes.
The Rod of Christ strength Goes out of Syon, and thence he proceeds to Rule those that were his enemies, Psalm 110. 2. All the promises of the glorious Kingdom of christ, Are to be accomplished in the gathering of the Gentiles, with the glory of the Jews.
so farther it is at large expressed, Mich. 5. 7, 8. Nothing is more cleare to any, who, being not carryed away with weake, carnall apprehensions of things present, have once seriously weighed the promises of God to this purpose:
so farther it is At large expressed, Mich. 5. 7, 8. Nothing is more clear to any, who, being not carried away with weak, carnal apprehensions of things present, have once seriously weighed the promises of God to this purpose:
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what the Lord Christ will doe with them, and by them, is not so cleare, this is certain, that their returne shall be marvelous, glorious, as life from the dead.
what the Lord christ will do with them, and by them, is not so clear, this is certain, that their return shall be marvelous, glorious, as life from the dead.
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and the sands of the Sea shore, shall possesse the gates of their enemies, and shall have peace in their borders, we may lift up our heads towards the fulnesse of our redemption:
and the sands of the Sea shore, shall possess the gates of their enemies, and shall have peace in their borders, we may lift up our Heads towards the fullness of our redemption:
but whilest these things are or may be, (for any thing we know,) a farre off, to dream of setting up an outward, glorious, visible kingdome of Christ, which he must beare rule in,
but whilst these things Are or may be, (for any thing we know,) a Far off, to dream of setting up an outward, glorious, visible Kingdom of christ, which he must bear Rule in,
The Jewes not called, Antichrist not destroyed, the Nations of the World generally wrapt up in Idolatry and false-worship, little dreaming of their deliverance:
The Jews not called, Antichrist not destroyed, the nations of the World generally wrapped up in Idolatry and False-worship, little dreaming of their deliverance:
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that they rise out of the strivings of the winds upon the Sea, he comes with the clouds of Heaven: They are brought in by commotions, tumults, warres, desolations, and so shall all the shakings of the Nations be, to punish them for their old opposition,
that they rise out of the strivings of the winds upon the Sea, he comes with the Clouds of Heaven: They Are brought in by commotions, tumults, wars, desolations, and so shall all the shakings of the nations be, to Punish them for their old opposition,
it is not to be done by might or power, but by the spirit of the Lord of Hosts: 2. Zech. 4. 6. great Warres, desolations, alterations, shall precede it:
it is not to be done by might or power, but by the Spirit of the Lord of Hosts: 2. Zechariah 4. 6. great Wars, desolations, alterations, shall precede it:
but it is not the sonnes of men that by outward force, shall build the new Jerusalem: that comes down from heaven adorned as a Bride from Christ, fitted and prepared by himselfe:
but it is not the Sons of men that by outward force, shall built the new Jerusalem: that comes down from heaven adorned as a Bride from christ, fitted and prepared by himself:
There is nothing more opposite to the spirit of the Gospell, then to suppose that Jesus Christ will take to himselfe a kingdome by the carnall sword and bow of the sonnes of men.
There is nothing more opposite to the Spirit of the Gospel, then to suppose that jesus christ will take to himself a Kingdom by the carnal sword and bow of the Sons of men.
15. 16. is done by his visiting the people with his spirit and word, v. 14. It is by the powring out of his Spirit in a covenant of mercy: Isai: 59. 21.
15. 16. is done by his visiting the people with his Spirit and word, v. 14. It is by the Pouring out of his Spirit in a Covenant of mercy: Isaiah: 59. 21.
one of those Angels or holy ones, that stood ministring before the throne of God, who was commissionated to acquaint him with the mind and will of God in the things represented to him.
one of those Angels or holy ones, that stood ministering before the throne of God, who was commissionated to acquaint him with the mind and will of God in the things represented to him.
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not that he is clearly instructed in every particular, for he tels them in the close of the chapter, that he had troublesome thoughts about the whole;
not that he is clearly instructed in every particular, for he tells them in the close of the chapter, that he had troublesome thoughts about the Whole;
his cogitations troubled him, and his countenance changed, v. 28. but having received what light God was willing to communicate to him, he enquires no farther,
his cogitations troubled him, and his countenance changed, v. 28. but having received what Light God was willing to communicate to him, he enquires no farther,
the only way to deliver and extricate our spirits from under such perplexities, and entanglements, is to draw nigh to God in Christ, for discovery of his will; so did Daniel here:
the only Way to deliver and extricate our spirits from under such perplexities, and entanglements, is to draw High to God in christ, for discovery of his will; so did daniel Here:
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for their quiet and settlement, how all Gods Revelations are quieting, and tend to the calming of mens spirits, not making them foame like the waves of the Sea, should be handled on this observation,
for their quiet and settlement, how all God's Revelations Are quieting, and tend to the calming of men's spirits, not making them foam like the waves of the Sea, should be handled on this observation,
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Poore Jeremiah, upon the same account, is so oppressed, that it makes him break out of all bounds of faith and patience, to curse the day of his birth, to waxe quite weary of his imployment; chap. 15.
Poor Jeremiah, upon the same account, is so oppressed, that it makes him break out of all bounds of faith and patience, to curse the day of his birth, to wax quite weary of his employment; chap. 15.
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Now the Causes and occasions (which are the Reasons of the point) arise, First, from the greatnesse and astonishablenesse of the things themselves which God will doe:
Now the Causes and occasions (which Are the Reasons of the point) arise, First, from the greatness and astonishablenesse of the things themselves which God will do:
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It hath of late been so with this Nation: all professors at the beginning of these dayes, joyned earnestly in that prayer Isai. 63. 17, 18, 19. Chap. 64. 1. God in answere hereunto, comes down and rents the heaven,
It hath of late been so with this nation: all professors At the beginning of these days, joined earnestly in that prayer Isaiah 63. 17, 18, 19. Chap. 64. 1. God in answer hereunto, comes down and rends the heaven,
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and the mountaines flow downe at his presence, according to the desire of their soules: yet withall he doth terrible things, things that we looked not for;
and the Mountains flow down At his presence, according to the desire of their Souls: yet withal he does terrible things, things that we looked not for;
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How mapoor creatures are turned back with Astonishment, and know not how to abide with him? When our Saviour Christ came in the flesh, who had been the desire of all Nations,
How mapoor creatures Are turned back with Astonishment, and know not how to abide with him? When our Saviour christ Come in the Flesh, who had been the desire of all nations,
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this is one cause of the perplexing of the spirits of men: The consideration of the things themselves that are done, being above and beyond their expectations;
this is one cause of the perplexing of the spirits of men: The consideration of the things themselves that Are done, being above and beyond their Expectations;
They little looked for the blood and banishment of Kings, change of Government, Alteration of Nations, such shakings of Heaven and Earth, as have insued;
They little looked for the blood and banishment of Kings, change of Government, Alteration of nations, such shakings of Heaven and Earth, as have ensued;
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When God is doing great things, he delights to wrap them up in the clouds, to keep the minds of men in uncertainties, that he may set on work all that is in them ▪ and try them to the utmost,
When God is doing great things, he delights to wrap them up in the Clouds, to keep the minds of men in uncertainties, that he may Set on work all that is in them ▪ and try them to the utmost,
Men would faine come to some certainty, and commonly by the thoughts and wayes whereby they presse unto it, they put all things into more uncertainty then ever,
Men would feign come to Some certainty, and commonly by the thoughts and ways whereby they press unto it, they put all things into more uncertainty then ever,
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this makes some weary of waiting on him, and with the profane King of Israel to cry, this evill is of the Lord, there is no end, confusion will be the issue of all,
this makes Some weary of waiting on him, and with the profane King of Israel to cry, this evil is of the Lord, there is no end, confusion will be the issue of all,
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3. The Lusts of men, doe commonly under such dispensations, fearfully and desperately tumultuate, to the disturbance of the most setled and weighed spirits:
3. The Lustiest of men, do commonly under such dispensations, fearfully and desperately tumultuate, to the disturbance of the most settled and weighed spirits:
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Satan takes advantage to draw them out in such a season to the utmost, both in spiritualls and Civills. What will be the constant deportment of men of corrupt minds in such a time, our Saviour sets forth, Math. 24. 8. They shall come in the name of Christ to deceive, and shall deceive many, and cause iniquity to abound.
Satan Takes advantage to draw them out in such a season to the utmost, both in spirituals and Civills. What will be the constant deportment of men of corrupt minds in such a time, our Saviour sets forth, Math. 24. 8. They shall come in the name of christ to deceive, and shall deceive many, and cause iniquity to abound.
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In such a day Edom will appeare an enemy, and Ephraim with the sonne of Remeliah will joyne with Syriah for the vexing of Iudah: hence are perplexities,
In such a day Edom will appear an enemy, and Ephraim with the son of Remeliah will join with Syria for the vexing of Iudah: hence Are perplexities,
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and Rights of this Nation wherewith you were intrusted, should not (by his assistance) be wrested out of your hands by violence, oppression and injustice;
and Rights of this nation wherewith you were Entrusted, should not (by his assistance) be wrested out of your hands by violence, oppression and injustice;
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yet your undertaking hath bin like the sheaf of Ioseph, in the midst of the Nations, which hath stood up, when all the others have bowed to the ground:
yet your undertaking hath been like the sheaf of Ioseph, in the midst of the nations, which hath stood up, when all the Others have bowed to the ground:
being then convinced, that your affaires have fallen under his promises, and have come up to an acceptance before him, solely upon the account of their subserviency to the Interest of Christ;
being then convinced, that your affairs have fallen under his promises, and have come up to an acceptance before him, solely upon the account of their subserviency to the Interest of christ;
as men, you have nothing to doe with the interest of Christ and the Church: say others you have nothing to doe to rule men, but upon the account of being Saints.
as men, you have nothing to do with the Interest of christ and the Church: say Others you have nothing to do to Rule men, but upon the account of being Saints.
If you will have the Gospell, say some, down with the Ministers of it, Chemarims, Locusts, &c. and if you will have light, take care that you may have ignorance and darknesse:
If you will have the Gospel, say Some, down with the Ministers of it, Chemarims, Locusts, etc. and if you will have Light, take care that you may have ignorance and darkness:
that the Netherlands, whose being is founded meerely upon the Interest you have undertaken, should joyne with the great Anti-Christian interest, which cannot possible be set up again, without their inevitable ruine.
that the Netherlands, whose being is founded merely upon the Interest you have undertaken, should join with the great Antichristian Interest, which cannot possible be Set up again, without their inevitable ruin.
I could mention other lusts, and tumultuatings of the spirits of men, that have an influence into the disturbance of the hearts of the most pretious in this Nation, but I forbeare.
I could mention other Lustiest, and tumultuatings of the spirits of men, that have an influence into the disturbance of the hearts of the most precious in this nation, but I forbear.
1. Unstablenesse of mind, which makes men like the Waves of the Sea that cannot rest: the scripture calls it NONLATINALPHABET, tumultuatingnesse of spirit:
1. Unstableness of mind, which makes men like the Waves of the Sea that cannot rest: the scripture calls it, tumultuatingnesse of Spirit:
and foaming out their own shame, v. 13. If God give men up to a restlesse spirit, no condition imaginable can quiet them, still they think they see something beyond it, that is desireable.
and foaming out their own shame, v. 13. If God give men up to a restless Spirit, no condition imaginable can quiet them, still they think they see something beyond it, that is desirable.
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Wise men that look upon sundry Godly persons in this Nation, and beholding how every yoake of the oppressor is broken from off their necks, that no man makes them afraid, that they are looked on as the head, not as the taile, enjoying the Ordinances of God according to the light of their minds,
Wise men that look upon sundry Godly Persons in this nation, and beholding how every yoke of the oppressor is broken from off their necks, that no man makes them afraid, that they Are looked on as the head, not as the tail, enjoying the Ordinances of God according to the Light of their minds,
and desires of their hearts, no man forbidding them, are ready to wonder, (I speak of private persons) what they can find to doe in their severall places and callings,
and Desires of their hearts, no man forbidding them, Are ready to wonder, (I speak of private Persons) what they can find to do in their several places and callings,
but being wise unto sobriety: nothing desirable, but what is without their proper bounds, and what leads to that confusion, which themselves in the issue are least able of many to undergoe.
but being wise unto sobriety: nothing desirable, but what is without their proper bounds, and what leads to that confusion, which themselves in the issue Are least able of many to undergo.
what new troubles still, new unsetlements? This storme will not be avoided, this will be worse then all, that hath befallen us from the youth of our undertakings.
what new Troubles still, new unsetlements? This storm will not be avoided, this will be Worse then all, that hath befallen us from the youth of our undertakings.
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God hath not yet wonne upon mens spirits to trust him in shakings, perplexities, alterations: they remember not the manifestations of his wisdome, power, and goodnesse in former daies;
God hath not yet won upon men's spirits to trust him in shakings, perplexities, alterations: they Remember not the manifestations of his Wisdom, power, and Goodness in former days;
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Could we but doe our duty, and trust the Lord, with the performance of his promises, what quietnesse, what sweetnesse might we have? I shall not instance in the other particulars:
Could we but do our duty, and trust the Lord, with the performance of his promises, what quietness, what sweetness might we have? I shall not instance in the other particulars:
Vse 1. Of Instruction; to direct you into waies and means of quietnesse, in reference unto all these causes and occasions of piercing, dividing thoughts, in such a season as this.
Use 1. Of Instruction; to Direct you into ways and means of quietness, in Referente unto all these Causes and occasions of piercing, dividing thoughts, in such a season as this.
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The good Lord seale up instruction to your souls, that you may know the things that belong to your Peace, and what Israel ought to doe at this, even at this time:
The good Lord seal up instruction to your Souls, that you may know the things that belong to your Peace, and what Israel ought to doe At this, even At this time:
1. First then, in reference to the Things that God is doing, both as to their Greatnesse, and their Manner of doing; whose consideration fills men with thoughts, that grieve their spirits in the middest of their bodies!
1. First then, in Referente to the Things that God is doing, both as to their Greatness, and their Manner of doing; whose consideration fills men with thoughts, that grieve their spirits in the midst of their bodies!
You take counsell with your own hearts, you advise with one another, hearken unto men under a repute of wisdome; and all this doth but increase your trouble, you doe but more and more intangle and disquiet your own spirits.
You take counsel with your own hearts, you Advice with one Another, harken unto men under a repute of Wisdom; and all this does but increase your trouble, you do but more and more entangle and disquiet your own spirits.
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and shall we think there is much closet inquiring after God, when all other actings of that principle, which should carry us out thereunto, are opposed and slighted? when we doe sometimes wait upon God, Doe not many seeme to aske amisse, to spend it on their lusts;
and shall we think there is much closet inquiring After God, when all other actings of that principle, which should carry us out thereunto, Are opposed and slighted? when we do sometime wait upon God, Do not many seem to ask amiss, to spend it on their Lustiest;
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and doe not consider, that this is not a frame of men, who had given up themselves to the Alsufficiency of God. Some perhaps will say, this belongs not unto them, they have waited upon God,
and do not Consider, that this is not a frame of men, who had given up themselves to the All-sufficiency of God. some perhaps will say, this belongs not unto them, they have waited upon God,
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When the Lord discovers his mind, and will, it setleth the heart, composeth the mind, fills the soule with reverence and Godly feare, conformes the heart unto it selfe, fills it with Peace, Love, Meeknesse, Gentlenesse, &c. and shall we be thought to have received the mind, the will of God, when our hearts, words, wayes, are full of contrary qualities? Let it be called what it will, I shall not desire to share in that, which would bring my heart into such a frame;
When the Lord discovers his mind, and will, it settleth the heart, composeth the mind, fills the soul with Reverence and Godly Fear, conforms the heart unto it self, fills it with Peace, Love, Meekness, Gentleness, etc. and shall we be Thought to have received the mind, the will of God, when our hearts, words, ways, Are full of contrary qualities? Let it be called what it will, I shall not desire to share in that, which would bring my heart into such a frame;
1. You will empty your hearts, of many perplexing contrivances of your own, and you will find faith in this communion with God, by little and little working out, killing, slaying, these prejudices,
1. You will empty your hearts, of many perplexing contrivances of your own, and you will find faith in this communion with God, by little and little working out, killing, slaying, these prejudices,
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and confirme them in them, to their own disturbance, and the disturbance of others. 2. You shall certainly have peace in your owne hearts in the Alsufficiency of God:
and confirm them in them, to their own disturbance, and the disturbance of Others. 2. You shall Certainly have peace in your own hearts in the All-sufficiency of God:
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and the excelleny of things which are not seen, will worke your hearts to such a frame, that you shall attend to the things here below, meerly upon the account of duty, with the greatest calmnesse, and quietnesse of mind imaginable.
and the excelleny of things which Are not seen, will work your hearts to such a frame, that you shall attend to the things Here below, merely upon the account of duty, with the greatest calmness, and quietness of mind imaginable.
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3. You shall surely know your own particular pathes, wherein you ought to walke, in serving God in your Generation, those that waite upon him he will guide in judgment:
3. You shall surely know your own particular paths, wherein you ought to walk, in serving God in your Generation, those that wait upon him he will guide in judgement:
2. For the troubles that arise from the Lusts of other men: and that first, about the Gospell and the propagation thereof: the tumultuating of the Lusts of men in reference hereunto, I gave you an account of formerly:
2. For the Troubles that arise from the Lustiest of other men: and that First, about the Gospel and the propagation thereof: the Tumultuating of the Lustiest of men in Referente hereunto, I gave you an account of formerly:
1. If it once it comes to that, that you shall say, you have nothing to doe with Religion as Rulers of the Nation, God will quickly manifest that he hath nothing to doe with you as Rulers of the Nation:
1. If it once it comes to that, that you shall say, you have nothing to do with Religion as Rulers of the nation, God will quickly manifest that he hath nothing to do with you as Rulers of the nation:
the great promise of Christ is, that in these latter dayes of the world, he will lay the nations in a subserviency to him, the kingdoms of the world shall become his;
the great promise of christ is, that in these latter days of the world, he will lay the Nations in a subserviency to him, the kingdoms of the world shall become his;
Surely those promises will scarsly be accomplished in bringing Common-wealths, of men professing his name, to be of Gallio's frame, to care for none of those things:
Surely those promises will scarcely be accomplished in bringing Commonwealths, of men professing his name, to be of Gallio's frame, to care for none of those things:
but being fully perswaded in your own minds, certainly it is incumbent on you, to take care that the faith, which you have received, which was once delivered to the Saints, in all the necessary concernments of it, may be protected, preserved, propagated to and among the people which God hath set you over.
but being Fully persuaded in your own minds, Certainly it is incumbent on you, to take care that the faith, which you have received, which was once Delivered to the Saints, in all the necessary concernments of it, may be protected, preserved, propagated to and among the people which God hath Set you over.
2 Take heed, of thē that would temper clay & iron, things that will not mingle, that would compound carnall and fleshly things, with heavenly things and spirituall, that they may not intangle your Spirits:
2 Take heed, of them that would temper clay & iron, things that will not mingle, that would compound carnal and fleshly things, with heavenly things and spiritual, that they may not entangle your Spirits:
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4. Now because you wait on God for direction in reference to the propagation of the Gospell, and the preventing that which is contrary to sound doctrine and godlynesse, I shall very briefly give you to this end, some Principles whereon you may rest in your actings; and some rules,
4. Now Because you wait on God for direction in Referente to the propagation of the Gospel, and the preventing that which is contrary to found Doctrine and godliness, I shall very briefly give you to this end, Some Principles whereon you may rest in your actings; and Some rules,
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I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactours righteousnesse. v. 3. and the 11. and the 16. 17. to which adde the accomplishment of all those promises mentioned Revel. 11 15. and 21. 24.
I will also make thy Officers peace, and thine Exactours righteousness. v. 3. and the 11. and the 16. 17. to which add the accomplishment of all those promises mentioned Revel. 11 15. and 21. 24.
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You see here are glorious promises, in the literall Expression looking directly to what we assert concerning the subserviency of Rulers to the Gospell,
You see Here Are glorious promises, in the literal Expression looking directly to what we assert Concerning the subserviency of Rulers to the Gospel,
let us concerning them observe these three things as 1. to whom they are made: 2. on what occasion they are given: 3. what is the subject or matter of them in generall.
let us Concerning them observe these three things as 1. to whom they Are made: 2. on what occasion they Are given: 3. what is the Subject or matter of them in general.
When God gives the Nations to be the inheritance of Christ, the Holy Ghost cautions Rulers, and Judges to kisse the son, & pay the homage due to him in his Kingdome: Psal: 2: 10: 11: 2:
When God gives the nations to be the inheritance of christ, the Holy Ghost cautions Rulers, and Judges to kiss the son, & pay the homage due to him in his Kingdom: Psalm: 2: 10: 11: 2:
before mentioned, And the seaventh angell sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The Kingdomes of this world are become the Kingdomes of our Lord ▪ and of his Christ,
before mentioned, And the Seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord ▪ and of his christ,
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further when they faithfully discharg'd their trust, promoting the worship of God according to his Institutions, incouraging, supporting, directing, reproving others, to whom the immediate and peculiar administration of things sacred were committed, destroying, removing what ever was an abomination unto the Lord, it was well with the whole people and Church, they florished in Peace,
further when they faithfully discharged their trust, promoting the worship of God according to his Institutions, encouraging, supporting, directing, reproving Others, to whom the immediate and peculiar administration of things sacred were committed, destroying, removing what ever was an abomination unto the Lord, it was well with the Whole people and Church, they flourished in Peace,
and on the other side, their neglect in the discharg of their duty, was then commonly attended with the Apostacy of the Church, and great breakings forth of the Indignation of the Lord:
and on the other side, their neglect in the discharge of their duty, was then commonly attended with the Apostasy of the Church, and great breakings forth of the Indignation of the Lord:
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and Judges as he gave at first, who faithfully discharged the trust committed to them ▪ not that I suppose them bound to the Mosaicall rules of penalties in reference to transgressions and offences against Gospell institutions, but only that a duty in generall is incumbent on them in reference to the Church and truth of God, which they should faithfully discharge; of which afterward.
and Judges as he gave At First, who faithfully discharged the trust committed to them ▪ not that I suppose them bound to the Mosaical rules of penalties in Referente to transgressions and offences against Gospel institutions, but only that a duty in general is incumbent on them in Referente to the Church and truth of God, which they should faithfully discharge; of which afterwards.
for the turning off, and rejecting the sweetnesse of all these promises, upon an account of their being meerely metaphoricall, and shadowing out spirituall glories:
for the turning off, and rejecting the sweetness of all these promises, upon an account of their being merely metaphorical, and shadowing out spiritual Glories:
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but by putting forth its power and strength in her behalfe, Isai 60. 12. and therefore upon the accomplishment of that promise, they are said to become the Kingdoms of the Lord Christ, Rev. 11. 15. because,
but by putting forth its power and strength in her behalf, Isaiah 60. 12. and Therefore upon the accomplishment of that promise, they Are said to become the Kingdoms of the Lord christ, Rev. 11. 15. Because,
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they shall break their forcibly oppressing adversaries, and take care, that those who walk in the truth of the Lord, may lead a peaceable life in all Godlinesse and honesty.
they shall break their forcibly oppressing Adversaries, and take care, that those who walk in the truth of the Lord, may led a peaceable life in all Godliness and honesty.
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If then you are such Magistrates as God hath promised, (as, woe be unto you if you are not) know that he hath undertaken for you, that you shall performe this part of your duty,
If then you Are such Magistrates as God hath promised, (as, woe be unto you if you Are not) know that he hath undertaken for you, that you shall perform this part of your duty,
2. The Second ground that I would poynt unto, as a bottome of your actings in this thing ariseth from sundry undoubted principles, which I shall briefly mention: and the First is:
2. The Second ground that I would point unto, as a bottom of your actings in this thing arises from sundry undoubted principles, which I shall briefly mention: and the First is:
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Rev. 17. 14. The Nations are given to be his inheritance, and the utmost parts of the Earth to be his possession Ps. 2. 8, 9. He is appoynted the Heir of all things, Heb. 1. 2. God hath set him over the works of his hands,
Rev. 17. 14. The nations Are given to be his inheritance, and the utmost parts of the Earth to be his possession Ps. 2. 8, 9. He is appointed the Heir of all things, Hebrew 1. 2. God hath Set him over the works of his hands,
Ps. 8. 7. And upon this account he gives commission to his messengers, to Preach the Gospell to all Nations, Math. 28. 19. Or, to every creature under Heaven: Mark.
Ps. 8. 7. And upon this account he gives commission to his messengers, to Preach the Gospel to all nations, Math. 28. 19. Or, to every creature under Heaven: Mark.
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and either, bruise them with a rod of Iron, and breake them in pieces as a Potters vessell, Ps. 2. 9. He may fill the places of the Earth with their dead bodies,
and either, bruise them with a rod of Iron, and break them in Pieces as a Potters vessel, Ps. 2. 9. He may fill the places of the Earth with their dead bodies,
Rev. 11. 19. Now the Gospell being the rod of his power, and the Scepter of his Kingdome, the grand instrument whereby he accomplisheth all his designes in the world, whether they be for life or for death, 2 Cor. 2. 16. he hath given that a right to take possession in his name,
Rev. 11. 19. Now the Gospel being the rod of his power, and the Sceptre of his Kingdom, the grand Instrument whereby he accomplisheth all his designs in the world, whither they be for life or for death, 2 Cor. 2. 16. he hath given that a right to take possession in his name,
Rev. 5. 9. Whom in despight of all the World, he will bring in unto himselfe.) To have free passage into all Nations, is the undoubted right of the Gospell;
Rev. 5. 9. Whom in despite of all the World, he will bring in unto himself.) To have free passage into all nations, is the undoubted right of the Gospel;
and the Persons of Christs goodwill, have such a right to it, & interest in it, that look from whomsoever they may claim protection in reference unto any other of their most undoubted concernments amongst men, of them may they claime protection in respect of their quiet injoyment, and possession of the Gospell.
and the Persons of Christ goodwill, have such a right to it, & Interest in it, that look from whomsoever they may claim protection in Referente unto any other of their most undoubted concernments among men, of them may they claim protection in respect of their quiet enjoyment, and possession of the Gospel.
and subjection to Christ therein, causing a people to become willing in the day of his power, entitleth that people to all the promises, that ever God made to his Church:
and subjection to christ therein, causing a people to become willing in the day of his power, entitleth that people to all the promises, that ever God made to his Church:
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for that only effectually teacheth the sonnes of men, to live righteously, soberly, and Godly in this present World: Tit: 2. 12. 2. And for the second, innumerable are the promises, that are given to such a people;
for that only effectually Teaches the Sons of men, to live righteously, soberly, and Godly in this present World: Tit: 2. 12. 2. And for the second, innumerable Are the promises, that Are given to such a people;
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33. 21. It will interest any people in all the promises, that are made for the using of the Church, to thresh, break, destroy, burthen, fire, consume, and slay the enemies thereof:
33. 21. It will Interest any people in all the promises, that Are made for the using of the Church, to thresh, break, destroy, burden, fire, consume, and slay the enemies thereof:
so farre shall a people be from suffering under the hands of oppressors, that the Lord will use them for the breaking and destruction of the Nimrods of the Earth,
so Far shall a people be from suffering under the hands of Oppressors's, that the Lord will use them for the breaking and destruction of the Nimrods of the Earth,
3. The rejection of the Gospell by any people or Nation to whom it is tendred, is alwaies attended with the certain and inevitable destruction of that people or Nation, which sooner or later, shall without any help or deliverance be brought upon them, by the revenging hand of Christ.
3. The rejection of the Gospel by any people or nation to whom it is tendered, is always attended with the certain and inevitable destruction of that people or nation, which sooner or later, shall without any help or deliverance be brought upon them, by the revenging hand of christ.
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he quickly slew, and destroyed those Husbandmen, that spoyled his vineyard, and let it forth unto others, that might bring him his fruit in due season.
he quickly slew, and destroyed those Husbandmen, that spoiled his vineyard, and let it forth unto Others, that might bring him his fruit in due season.
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Hence, when Christ is tendred in the Gospell, the Judges and Rulers of the Nations, are exhorted to obedience to him, upon paine of being destroyed upon the refusall thereof:
Hence, when christ is tendered in the Gospel, the Judges and Rulers of the nations, Are exhorted to Obedience to him, upon pain of being destroyed upon the refusal thereof:
10. 4. And David describes himselfe with all earnestnesse, pursuing the same designe, Ps: 101. Magistrates are the Ministers of God for the good, (universall good) of them to whom they are given, Rom. 13. 14. and they are to watch and apply themselves to this very thing:
10. 4. And David describes himself with all earnestness, pursuing the same Design, Psalm: 101. Magistrates Are the Ministers of God for the good, (universal good) of them to whom they Are given, Rom. 13. 14. and they Are to watch and apply themselves to this very thing:
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such as are really, directly, and immediatly opposed to that state and condition, wherein they close together, and find prosperity. In generall, seditions, tumults, disorders;
such as Are really, directly, and immediately opposed to that state and condition, wherein they close together, and find Prosperity. In general, seditions, tumults, disorders;
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In particular, violent, or fraudulent breakings in upon the respective designed bounds, priviledges, and enjoyments of singular persons, without any consideration of him who ruleth all things, are of this kind:
In particular, violent, or fraudulent breakings in upon the respective designed bounds, privileges, and enjoyments of singular Persons, without any consideration of him who Ruleth all things, Are of this kind:
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seeing that they that rule over men, must be just, ruling in the feare of the Lord, the sole reason why they sheath the sword of justice in the bowells of Theeves, Murtherers, Adulterers, is not because their outward peace is actually disturbed by them,
seeing that they that Rule over men, must be just, ruling in the Fear of the Lord, the sole reason why they sheath the sword of Justice in the bowels of Thieves, Murderers, Adulterers, is not Because their outward peace is actually disturbed by them,
and therefore they must give example of terrour to others, who being like minded, yet are not yet actually given up to the practice of the like abomination,
and Therefore they must give Exampl of terror to Others, who being like minded, yet Are not yet actually given up to the practice of the like abomination,
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but also, yea principally, because he in whose stead they stand and minister to the World, is provoked by such wickednesse to destroy both the one and the other:
but also, yea principally, Because he in whose stead they stand and minister to the World, is provoked by such wickedness to destroy both the one and the other:
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and protection wherewith it is attended, when, and where received, and the certain destruction, and desolation, which accompanies the rejection and contempt thereof, considering the duty that by Gods appoyntment, is incumbent on them that rule over men, that in the feare of the Lord they ought to seek the good, peace,
and protection wherewith it is attended, when, and where received, and the certain destruction, and desolation, which Accompanies the rejection and contempt thereof, considering the duty that by God's appointment, is incumbent on them that Rule over men, that in the Fear of the Lord they ought to seek the good, peace,
or from the hand of men, and in the whole administration to take care, that the worshippers of God in Christ, may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godlinesse and honesty, let any one, who hath the least sense upon his spirit, of the account which he must one day make to the great King and Judge of all the World, of the Authority and power wherewith he was intrusted, determine,
or from the hand of men, and in the Whole administration to take care, that the worshippers of God in christ, may led a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty, let any one, who hath the least sense upon his Spirit, of the account which he must one day make to the great King and Judge of all the World, of the authority and power wherewith he was Entrusted, determine,
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whether it be not incumbent on him by all the protection, he can afford, by all the priviledges he can indulge, the supportment that he can grant, by all that incouragement, which upon the highest account imaginable, he is required or allowed to give to any person whatsoever, to further the propagation of the Gospell, which upon the matter is the only thing of concernment,
whither it be not incumbent on him by all the protection, he can afford, by all the privileges he can indulge, the supportment that he can grant, by all that encouragement, which upon the highest account imaginable, he is required or allowed to give to any person whatsoever, to further the propagation of the Gospel, which upon the matter is the only thing of concernment,
And if any thing be allowed in a Nation, which in Gods esteeme may amount to a contempt and despising thereof, men may be taught by sad experience, what will be the issue of such allowance.
And if any thing be allowed in a nation, which in God's esteem may amount to a contempt and despising thereof, men may be taught by sad experience, what will be the issue of such allowance.
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Although the Institutions and Examples of the old Testament, of the duty of Magistrates, in the things and about the worship of God, are not in their whole latitude and extent to be drawn into rules, that should be obligatory to all Magistrates now under the administration of the Gospell;
Although the Institutions and Examples of the old Testament, of the duty of Magistrates, in the things and about the worship of God, Are not in their Whole latitude and extent to be drawn into rules, that should be obligatory to all Magistrates now under the administration of the Gospel;
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yet doubtlesse there is something morall in those Institutions, which being uncloathed of their judaicall forme, is still binding to all in the like kind,
yet doubtless there is something moral in those Institutions, which being Unclothed of their judaical Form, is still binding to all in the like kind,
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and to be of singular usefulnesse, as the Judges were under the Old, are to take care that the Gospell Church, may in its concernment as such, be supported and promoted,
and to be of singular usefulness, as the Judges were under the Old, Are to take care that the Gospel Church, may in its concernment as such, be supported and promoted,
And on these and such like principles as these are, may you safely bottome your selves in that undertaking, wherein you seek for direction from God this day.
And on these and such like principles as these Are, may you safely bottom your selves in that undertaking, wherein you seek for direction from God this day.
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1. Labour to be fully perswaded in your own minds, that you be not carried up and down with every wind of Doctrine, and be tempted to harken after every spirit,
1. Labour to be Fully persuaded in your own minds, that you be not carried up and down with every wind of Doctrine, and be tempted to harken After every Spirit,
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3. Know that in things of practice, so of perswasiō, that are impious and wicked, either in themselves or in their naturall & unconstrained consequences, the plea of Conscience is an Aggravation of the crime:
3. Know that in things of practice, so of persuasion, that Are impious and wicked, either in themselves or in their natural & unconstrained consequences, the plea of Conscience is an Aggravation of the crime:
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if mens consciences are seared, and themselves given up to a reprobate mind, to doe those things that are not convenient, there is no doubt but they ought to suffer such things,
if men's Consciences Are seared, and themselves given up to a Reprobate mind, to do those things that Are not convenient, there is no doubt but they ought to suffer such things,
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remember the daies of old, what hath done you good, quieted your hearts in distresse, crown'd your undertakings with sweetnesse: loose not your first love:
Remember the days of old, what hath done you good, quieted your hearts in distress, crowned your undertakings with sweetness: lose not your First love:
