A vision of vnchangeable free mercy, in sending the means of grace to undeserved sinners: wherein Gods uncontrollable eternall purpose, in sending, and continuing the gospel unto this nation, in the middest of oppositions and contingencies, is discovered: his distinguishing mercy, in this great work, exalted, asserted, against opposers, repiners: in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, April. 29. being the day of publike humiliation. Whereunto is annexed, a short defensative about church-government, (with a countrey essay for the practice of church-government there) toleration and petitions about these things. / By Iohn Owen, minister of the gospel at Coggeshall in Essex.
THE Kingdom of Jesus Christ is frequently in the Scripture compared to growing things; small in the beginning and first appearance, but increasing by degrees unto glory and perfection.
THE Kingdom of jesus christ is frequently in the Scripture compared to growing things; small in the beginning and First appearance, but increasing by Degrees unto glory and perfection.
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The shapelesse stone cut out without hands, having neither form, nor desirable beauty given unto it, becomes a great mountain, filling the whole earth, Dan. 2. 35. The small vine brought out of Aegypt, quickly covers the hills with her shadow, her boughs reach unto the sea,
The shapeless stone Cut out without hands, having neither from, nor desirable beauty given unto it, becomes a great mountain, filling the Whole earth, Dan. 2. 35. The small vine brought out of Egypt, quickly covers the hills with her shadow, her boughs reach unto the sea,
and all this, not only, not supported by outward advantages, but in direct opposition to the combined power of this whole creation, as fallen, and in subjection to the god of this world, the head thereof.
and all this, not only, not supported by outward advantages, but in Direct opposition to the combined power of this Whole creation, as fallen, and in subjection to the god of this world, the head thereof.
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The main ground and foundation of all this, is laid out, ver. 6, 7, 8, 9, of this Chapter, containing a rich discovery, how all things here below, especially such as concern the Gospel and Church of Christ, are carried along, thorow innumerable varieties, and a world of contingencies, according to the regular motions and goings forth of a free, eternall, unchangeable decree:
The main ground and Foundation of all this, is laid out, ver. 6, 7, 8, 9, of this Chapter, containing a rich discovery, how all things Here below, especially such as concern the Gospel and Church of christ, Are carried along, thorough innumerable varieties, and a world of contingencies, according to the regular motions and goings forth of a free, Eternal, unchangeable Decree:
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as all inferiour orbs, notwithstanding the excentricks and irregularities of their own inhabitants, are orderly carried about by the first mover. In the 6. verse.
as all inferior orbs, notwithstanding the excentrics and irregularities of their own inhabitants, Are orderly carried about by the First mover. In the 6. verse.
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the planters of the Gospel are forbid to preach the word in Asia, (that part of it peculiarly so called,) and ver. 7. assaying to go with the same message into Bithynia, they are crossed by the spirit, in their attempts:
the planters of the Gospel Are forbid to preach the word in Asia, (that part of it peculiarly so called,) and ver. 7. assaying to go with the same message into Bythynia, they Are crossed by the Spirit, in their attempts:
which calling, and which forbidding, were both subservient to his free determination, who worketh all things according to the counsell of his own will, Ephes. 1. 11.
which calling, and which forbidding, were both subservient to his free determination, who works all things according to the counsel of his own will, Ephesians 1. 11.
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And no doubt but in the dispensation of the Gospel, thorowout the world, unto this day, there is the like conformity to be found, to the patern of Gods eternall decrees:
And no doubt but in the Dispensation of the Gospel, throughout the world, unto this day, there is the like conformity to be found, to the pattern of God's Eternal decrees:
Amongst other Nations, this is the day of Englands visitation, the day-spring from on high, having visited this people, and the Sunne of righteousnesse arising upon us, with healing in his wings, a man of England hath prevailed for assistance, and the free grace of God, hath wrought us helpe by the Gospel.
among other nations, this is the day of Englands Visitation, the dayspring from on high, having visited this people, and the Sun of righteousness arising upon us, with healing in his wings, a man of England hath prevailed for assistance, and the free grace of God, hath wrought us help by the Gospel.
2. To root out that atheisticall corruption, which depresses the thoughts of men, not permitting them in the highest products of providence, to look above contingencies, and secundary causes, though God hath wrought all our works for us, Isa. 26. 12. and known unto him are all his works from the beginning of the world, Acts 15. 18.
2. To root out that atheistical corruption, which depresses the thoughts of men, not permitting them in the highest products of providence, to look above contingencies, and secondary Causes, though God hath wrought all our works for us, Isaiah 26. 12. and known unto him Are all his works from the beginning of the world, Acts 15. 18.
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The two first of these will be cleared, by discovering, how that all revolutions here below, especially every thing that concerns the dispensation of the Gospel and Kingdom of the Lord Jesus, are carried along, according to the eternally-fixed purpose of God, free in it self, taking neither rise, growth, cause nor occasion, from any thing amongst the sons of men.
The two First of these will be cleared, by discovering, how that all revolutions Here below, especially every thing that concerns the Dispensation of the Gospel and Kingdom of the Lord jesus, Are carried along, according to the eternally-fixed purpose of God, free in it self, taking neither rise, growth, cause nor occasion, from any thing among the Sons of men.
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and in them you have these four things: 1. The manner of it, it was by vision, a vision appeared. 2. The time of it, in the night. 3. The bringer of it, a man of Macedonia. 4. The matter of it, helpe for the Macedonians, interpreted, ver. 10. to be by preaching of the Gospel.
and in them you have these four things: 1. The manner of it, it was by vision, a vision appeared. 2. The time of it, in the night. 3. The bringer of it, a man of Macedonia. 4. The matter of it, help for the Macedonians, interpreted, ver. 10. to be by preaching of the Gospel.
1. For the manner of the delivery of this message, it was by vision: of all the wayes that God used of old, to reveal himself unto any in extraordinary manner, which were sundry and various, Heb. 1. 1. there was no one so frequent,
1. For the manner of the delivery of this message, it was by vision: of all the ways that God used of old, to reveal himself unto any in extraordinary manner, which were sundry and various, Hebrew 1. 1. there was no one so frequent,
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as this of vision: wherein this did properly consist, and whereby distinguished from other wayes, of the discovery of the secrets of the Lord, I shall not now discusse:
as this of vision: wherein this did properly consist, and whereby distinguished from other ways, of the discovery of the secrets of the Lord, I shall not now discuss:
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1. Revelations meerly by word, or some other more internall species, without any outward sensible appearance, which, for the most part, was the Lords way of proceeding with the Prophets; which transient light or discovery of things before unknown, they called a vision.
1. Revelations merely by word, or Some other more internal species, without any outward sensible appearance, which, for the most part, was the lords Way of proceeding with the prophets; which Transient Light or discovery of things before unknown, they called a vision.
1. Of things, as usually among the Prophets, rods and pots, wheels and trees, lamps, axes, vessels, rams, goats and the like, were presented unto them.
1. Of things, as usually among the prophets, rods and pots, wheels and trees, lamps, axes, vessels, rams, Goats and the like, were presented unto them.
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1. In respect of some glorious beams of his deity, as to Isaiah, chap. 6. 1. with Joh. 12. 41. to Daniel, chap. 10. ver. 5, 6. as afterwards to Iohn, Rev. 1. 13, 14, 15. to which you may adde the apparitions of the glory of God, not immediately designing the second person, as Ezek. 1.
1. In respect of Some glorious beams of his deity, as to Isaiah, chap. 6. 1. with John 12. 41. to daniel, chap. 10. ver. 5, 6. as afterwards to John, Rev. 1. 13, 14, 15. to which you may add the apparitions of the glory of God, not immediately designing the second person, as Ezekiel 1.
Now the severall advancements of all these wayes in dignity and preeminence, according as they clearly make out, intellectuall verity, or according to the honour and exaltation of that whereof apparition is made, is too fruitlesse a speculation for this daies exercise.
Now the several advancements of all these ways in dignity and preeminence, according as they clearly make out, intellectual verity, or according to the honour and exaltation of that whereof apparition is made, is too fruitless a speculation for this days exercise.
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there be two words in the new Testament signifying vision, NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, coming from different verbes, but both signifying to see: some distinguish them,
there be two words in the new Testament signifying vision, and, coming from different verbs, but both signifying to see: Some distinguish them,
and say, that NONLATINALPHABET is a vision, NONLATINALPHABET, an appearance to a man awake; NONLATINALPHABET, an appearance to a man asleep: called sometimes a dream, Iob 33. 15. like that which was made to Ioseph, Mat. 2. 19. but this distinction will not hold: our Saviour calling that vision, which his Disciples had at his transfiguration, when doubtlesse they were waking, NONLATINALPHABET, Mat. 17. 9. so that I conceive Paul had this vision waking;
and say, that is a vision,, an appearance to a man awake;, an appearance to a man asleep: called sometime a dream, Job 33. 15. like that which was made to Ioseph, Mathew 2. 19. but this distinction will not hold: our Saviour calling that vision, which his Disciples had At his transfiguration, when doubtless they were waking,, Mathew 17. 9. so that I conceive Paul had this vision waking;
& the night, is specified, as the time thereof, not to intimate his being asleep, but rather his watchfullnes, seeking counsell of God in the night which way he should apply himself, in the preaching, of the Gospel:
& the night, is specified, as the time thereof, not to intimate his being asleep, but rather his watchfulness, seeking counsel of God in the night which Way he should apply himself, in the preaching, of the Gospel:
and such I conceive was that of later daies, whereby God revealed to Zuinglius a strong confirmation of the doctrine of the Lords Supper, from Exod. 12. 11. against the factours for that monstrous figment of Transubstantiation.
and such I conceive was that of later days, whereby God revealed to Zwingli a strong confirmation of the Doctrine of the lords Supper, from Exod 12. 11. against the Factors for that monstrous figment of Transubstantiation.
and to his minde, that he was to be conceived as a man of Macedonia: this was, say some, an Angel, the Tutelar Angel of the place, say the Popish expositors,
and to his mind, that he was to be conceived as a man of Macedonia: this was, say Some, an Angel, the Tutelar Angel of the place, say the Popish expositors,
or the genius of the place, according to the phrase of the Heathens, of whom they learned their daemonologie, perhaps him, or his Antagonist, that not long before appeared to Brutus all Philippi: but these are pleasing dreams:
or the genius of the place, according to the phrase of the heathens, of whom they learned their demonology, perhaps him, or his Antagonist, that not long before appeared to Brutus all Philippi: but these Are pleasing dreams:
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us it may suffice, that it was the appearance of a man, the minde of Paul being enlightened to apprehend him as a man of Macedonia: and that with infallible assurance, such as usually accompanieth divine revelations, in them to whom they are made, as Jer. 23. 28. for upon it, Luke affirmeth, ver. 10. they assuredly concluded, that the Lord called them into Macedonia.
us it may suffice, that it was the appearance of a man, the mind of Paul being enlightened to apprehend him as a man of Macedonia: and that with infallible assurance, such as usually accompanieth divine revelations, in them to whom they Are made, as Jer. 23. 28. for upon it, Lycia Affirmeth, ver. 10. they assuredly concluded, that the Lord called them into Macedonia.
4. The message it self is a discovery of the want of the Macedonians, and the assistance they required, which the Lord was willing should be imparted unto them:
4. The message it self is a discovery of the want of the Macedonians, and the assistance they required, which the Lord was willing should be imparted unto them:
Had it been to help them in their estates, they should scarcely have been sent to Paul, who I believe, might for the most-part say with Peter, Silver and Gold have I none. Or had it been with a complaint, that they, who from a province of Greece, in a corner of Europe, had on a sudden been exalted into the Empire of the Eastern World, were now enslaved to the Roman power and oppression, they might better have gon to the Parthians, then the only state in the world, formidable to the Romans: Paul, though a military man,
Had it been to help them in their estates, they should scarcely have been sent to Paul, who I believe, might for the most-part say with Peter, Silver and Gold have I none. Or had it been with a complaint, that they, who from a province of Greece, in a corner of Europe, had on a sudden been exalted into the Empire of the Eastern World, were now enslaved to the Roman power and oppression, they might better have gone to the Parthians, then the only state in the world, formidable to the Romans: Paul, though a military man,
And such this was, help from death, hell, Satan, from the jaws of that devouring Lion: of this the Lord makes them here to speak, what every one in that condition ought to speak, help for the Lords sake, it was a call to preach the Gospel.
And such this was, help from death, hell, Satan, from the Jaws of that devouring lion: of this the Lord makes them Here to speak, what every one in that condition ought to speak, help for the lords sake, it was a call to preach the Gospel.
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God fore-saw that they would oppose the Gospel, saies our Beda: so say I might he of all nations in the world, had not he determined to send his effectuall grace for the removall of that opposition:
God foresaw that they would oppose the Gospel, Says our Beda: so say I might he of all Nations in the world, had not he determined to send his effectual grace for the removal of that opposition:
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They were not prepared for the Gospel, says Oecumenius: as well say I as the Corinthians, whose preparations you may see, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. or any other nation, as we shall afterwards declare;
They were not prepared for the Gospel, Says Oecumenius: as well say I as the Corinthians, whose preparations you may see, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. or any other Nation, as we shall afterwards declare;
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yet to this foolish conjecture adhere the Papists and Arminians. God would have those places left for to be converted by John, saies Sedulius, yet the Church at Ephesus the cheif City of those parts was planted by Paul, says Ignatius, and Irenaeus.
yet to this foolish conjecture adhere the Papists and Arminians. God would have those places left for to be converted by John, Says Sedulius, yet the Church At Ephesus the chief city of those parts was planted by Paul, Says Ignatius, and Irnaeus.
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1. The rule whereby all things are dispensed here below, especially in the making out of the means of grace, is the determinate will and counsell of God:
1. The Rule whereby all things Are dispensed Here below, especially in the making out of the means of grace, is the determinate will and counsel of God:
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as the means of life and salvation, is of the meer free grace and good pleasure of God. Stay not in Asia, &c. 3. No men in the world want help, like them that want the Gospel. Come and help us.
as the means of life and salvation, is of the mere free grace and good pleasure of God. Stay not in Asia, etc. 3. No men in the world want help, like them that want the Gospel. Come and help us.
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and the Church of Christ, are in their greatest variety, regulated by the eternall purpose and counsell of God: all things below in their events, are but the wax, whereon the eternall seal of his purpose, hath left its own impression, and they every way answer unto it.
and the Church of christ, Are in their greatest variety, regulated by the Eternal purpose and counsel of God: all things below in their events, Are but the wax, whereon the Eternal seal of his purpose, hath left its own impression, and they every Way answer unto it.
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nor to shew how the creature, can by no means deviate from that eternall rule of providence whereby it is guided, no more then an arrow can avoid the mark, after it hath received the impression of an unerring hand,
nor to show how the creature, can by no means deviate from that Eternal Rule of providence whereby it is guided, no more then an arrow can avoid the mark, After it hath received the impression of an unerring hand,
or well-ordered wheels not turne, according to the motion given them by the master spring, or the wheels in Ezekiels vision move irregularly to the spirit of life that was in them.
or well-ordered wheels not turn, according to the motion given them by the master spring, or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision move irregularly to the Spirit of life that was in them.
Nor yet secondly, how that, on the other side, doth no way prejudice the liberty of second causes, in their actions agreeable to the natures they are indued withall.
Nor yet secondly, how that, on the other side, does no Way prejudice the liberty of second Causes, in their actions agreeable to the nature's they Are endued withal.
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He who made and preserves the fire, yet hinders not, but that it should burne, or act necessarily agreeable to its nature; by his making, preserving and guiding of men, hindreth not,
He who made and preserves the fire, yet hinders not, but that it should burn, or act necessarily agreeable to its nature; by his making, preserving and guiding of men, hindereth not,
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nor deviation, every thing that is amisse, consisting in the transgression of a morall rule, which is the sin of the creature, the first cause being free: as he that causeth a lame man to goe, is the cause of his going, but not of his going lame: or the sun exhaling a smell from the kennell, is the cause of the smell, but not of its noisomnesse, for from a garden his beams raise a sweet savour:
nor deviation, every thing that is amiss, consisting in the Transgression of a moral Rule, which is the sin of the creature, the First cause being free: as he that Causes a lame man to go, is the cause of his going, but not of his going lame: or the sun exhaling a smell from the kennel, is the cause of the smell, but not of its noisomnesse, for from a garden his beams raise a sweet savour:
But omitting these things, I shall tie my discourse to that which I cheifly aimed at in my proposition, viz. to discover how the great variety which we see in the dispensation of the means of grace, proceedeth from, and is regulated by some eternall purpose of God, unfolded in his Word.
But omitting these things, I shall tie my discourse to that which I chiefly aimed At in my proposition, viz. to discover how the great variety which we see in the Dispensation of the means of grace, Proceedeth from, and is regulated by Some Eternal purpose of God, unfolded in his Word.
1. The wonderfull variety in dispensing of the outward means of salvation, in respect of them, unto whom they were granted, used by the Lord since the fall:
1. The wonderful variety in dispensing of the outward means of salvation, in respect of them, unto whom they were granted, used by the Lord since the fallen:
2. That this outward dispensation being presupposed, yet in effectuall working upon particular persons, there is no lesse variety, for he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy.
2. That this outward Dispensation being presupposed, yet in effectual working upon particular Persons, there is no less variety, for he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy.
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1. For the first, The promise was at first made unto Adam, and by him doubtlesse conveied to his issue; and preached to the severall generations, which his eyes beheld, proceeding from his own loyns: but yet by the wickednes of the old world, all flesh corrupting their waies, we may easily collect, that the knowledge of it quickly departed from the most: sin banishing the love of God from their hearts, hindred the knowledge of God from continuing in their mindes. 2. After many revivings, by visions, revelations, and covenants, it was at length called in from the wide world, and wholly restrained to the house, family and seed of Abraham: with whom alone, all the means of grace continued, for thrice fourteen generations;
1. For the First, The promise was At First made unto Adam, and by him doubtless conveyed to his issue; and preached to the several generations, which his eyes beheld, proceeding from his own loins: but yet by the wickedness of the old world, all Flesh corrupting their ways, we may Easily collect, that the knowledge of it quickly departed from the most: since banishing the love of God from their hearts, hindered the knowledge of God from Continuing in their minds. 2. After many revivings, by visions, revelations, and Covenants, it was At length called in from the wide world, and wholly restrained to the house, family and seed of Abraham: with whom alone, all the means of grace continued, for thrice fourteen generations;
they alone were in Goshen, and all the world besides in thick darknes: the dew of Heaven was on them as the fleece, when else all the earth was dry. God shewed his word unto Jacob, his statutes and judgements unto Israel, he hath not dealt so with any Nation, Psal. 141. 19, 20. The prerogative of the Jews was cheifly in this, that to them were committed the oracles of God, Rom. 3. to them pertained the adoption, and the glory, the Covenants and the giving of the Law, the service of God and the promises, Rom. 9. 4. 3. But when the fulnes of time came, the Son of God being sent in the likenes of sinfull flesh, he drew all men unto him:
they alone were in Goshen, and all the world beside in thick darkness: the due of Heaven was on them as the fleece, when Else all the earth was dry. God showed his word unto Jacob, his statutes and Judgments unto Israel, he hath not dealt so with any nation, Psalm 141. 19, 20. The prerogative of the jews was chiefly in this, that to them were committed the oracles of God, Rom. 3. to them pertained the adoption, and the glory, the Covenants and the giving of the Law, the service of God and the promises, Rom. 9. 4. 3. But when the fullness of time Come, the Son of God being sent in the likeness of sinful Flesh, he drew all men unto him:
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upon which, in few years the sound of the Gospel went out into all Nations, and the sun of Righteousnes displayed his beams upon the habitable parts of the earth. 4. But yet once more this light, by Satan and his agents, persecutours and seducers, is almost extinguished,
upon which, in few Years the found of the Gospel went out into all nations, and the sun of Righteousness displayed his beams upon the habitable parts of the earth. 4. But yet once more this Light, by Satan and his agents, persecutors and seducers, is almost extinguished,
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as was foretold, 2 Thes. 2. remaining but in few places, and burning dim where it was, the Kingdom of the beast being full of darknes, Revel. 16. 10. yet God again raiseth up reformers, and by them kindles a light, we hope, never to be put out.
as was foretold, 2 Thebes 2. remaining but in few places, and burning dim where it was, the Kingdom of the beast being full of darkness, Revel. 16. 10. yet God again Raiseth up reformers, and by them kindles a Light, we hope, never to be put out.
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Now is all this variety, think you, to be ascribed unto chance, as the Philosopher thought the world was made by a casuall concurrence of atomes? or hath the Idol free-will, with the new goddesse contingency, ruled in these dispensations? truly neither the one nor the other, no more then the fly raised the dust, by sitting on the chariot wheel; but all these things have come to passe, according to a certain unerring rule, given them by Gods determinate purpose and counsell.
Now is all this variety, think you, to be ascribed unto chance, as the Philosopher Thought the world was made by a casual concurrence of Atoms? or hath the Idol freewill, with the new goddess contingency, ruled in these dispensations? truly neither the one nor the other, no more then the fly raised the dust, by sitting on the chariot wheel; but all these things have come to pass, according to a certain unerring Rule, given them by God's determinate purpose and counsel.
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Secondly, presupposing this variety in the outward means, how is it that thereupon, one is taken, another left? the promise is made known to Cain and Abel; one the first murtherer, the other the first Martyr; Jacob and Esau, had the same outward advantages, but the one becomes Israel, the other Edom, the one inherits the promises, the other sels his right for a messe of pottage: at the preaching of our Saviour, some believed, some blasphemed;
Secondly, presupposing this variety in the outward means, how is it that thereupon, one is taken, Another left? the promise is made known to Cain and Abel; one the First murderer, the other the First Martyr; Jacob and Esau, had the same outward advantages, but the one becomes Israel, the other Edom, the one inherits the promises, the other sells his right for a mess of pottage: At the preaching of our Saviour, Some believed, Some blasphemed;
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have we not the word in its power this day, and do we not see the like various effects, some continuing in impenitency, others in sincerity closing with Jesus Christ? Now what shall we say to these things? What guides these wheels? Who thus stears his word for the good of souls? Why this also,
have we not the word in its power this day, and do we not see the like various effects, Some Continuing in impenitency, Others in sincerity closing with jesus christ? Now what shall we say to these things? What guides these wheels? Who thus steers his word for the good of Souls? Why this also,
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1. Ephes. 1. 11. He worketh all things according to the Counsell of his own will: as man may be said to erect a fabrick, according to the counsell of his will,
1. Ephesians 1. 11. He works all things according to the Counsel of his own will: as man may be said to erect a fabric, according to the counsel of his will,
when he frameth it before in his minde, and maketh all things in event, answer his preconceived platform; all things, (especially NONLATINALPHABET, all those things, of which the Apostle there treateth, Gospel-things ) have their futurition, and manner of being, from his eternall purpose:
when he frameth it before in his mind, and makes all things in event, answer his preconceived platform; all things, (especially, all those things, of which the Apostle there Treateth, Gospel things) have their futurition, and manner of being, from his Eternal purpose:
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that is the first mover, continuing it self immoveable: giving to every thing a regular motion, according to the impression which from that it doth receive:
that is the First mover, Continuing it self immoveable: giving to every thing a regular motion, according to the impression which from that it does receive:
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If any attendants of actions, might free and exempt them, from the regular dependance we insist upon, they must be either contingency or sin; but yet for both these, we have, besides generall rules, clear particular instances: what seems more contingent and casuall,
If any attendants of actions, might free and exempt them, from the regular dependence we insist upon, they must be either contingency or since; but yet for both these, we have, beside general rules, clear particular instances: what seems more contingent and casual,
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then the unadvised slaying of a man, with the fall of the head of an axe from the helve, as a man was cutting wood by the way side? Deut. 19. 5. yet God assumes this as his own work, Exod. 23. 13. the same may be said of free agents,
then the unadvised slaying of a man, with the fallen of the head of an axe from the helve, as a man was cutting wood by the Way side? Deuteronomy 19. 5. yet God assumes this as his own work, Exod 23. 13. the same may be said of free agents,
and their actions: and for the other, see Act. 4. 27, 28. in the crucifying of the Sonne of Gods love, all things came to passe according as his counsell had before determined that it should be done.
and their actions: and for the other, see Act. 4. 27, 28. in the crucifying of the Son of God's love, all things Come to pass according as his counsel had before determined that it should be done.
Now how in the one of these liberty is not abridged, the nature of things not changed in the other, sinne is not countenanced, belongs not to this discourse:
Now how in the one of these liberty is not abridged, the nature of things not changed in the other, sin is not countenanced, belongs not to this discourse:
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the counsell of the Lord then standeth for ever, and the thoughts of his heart are unto all generations, Psal. 33. 12. his counsell standeth, and he will do all his pleasure, Isa. 46. 10. for he is the Lord, and he changeth not, Mal. 3. 6. with him is neither variablenes nor shadow of turning, James 1. 17. all things that are, come to passe in that unchangeable method, which he hath laid them down from all eternity.
the counsel of the Lord then Stands for ever, and the thoughts of his heart Are unto all generations, Psalm 33. 12. his counsel Stands, and he will do all his pleasure, Isaiah 46. 10. for he is the Lord, and he changes not, Malachi 3. 6. with him is neither variableness nor shadow of turning, James 1. 17. all things that Are, come to pass in that unchangeable method, which he hath laid them down from all eternity.
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1. For the not sending of the means of grace unto any people, whereby they hear not the joyfull sound of the Gospel, but have in all ages followed dumb Idols, as many doe unto this day.
1. For the not sending of the means of grace unto any people, whereby they hear not the joyful found of the Gospel, but have in all ages followed dumb Idols, as many do unto this day.
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In this chapter of which we treat, the Gospel is forbidden to be preached in Asia and Bithynia, which restraint the Lord by his providence, as yet continues to many parts of the world:
In this chapter of which we Treat, the Gospel is forbidden to be preached in Asia and Bythynia, which restraint the Lord by his providence, as yet continues to many parts of the world:
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and to make his power known, endured with much long suffering the vessels of his wrath fitted to destruction, compared with Matth. 11. 25, 26. thou hast hid these things from the prudent and wise,
and to make his power known, endured with much long suffering the vessels of his wrath fitted to destruction, compared with Matthew 11. 25, 26. thou hast hid these things from the prudent and wise,
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and with Acts 14. 16. he suffered all Nations to walk in their own ways: now Gods not sending the truth, hath the same designe and aim with his sending, the efficacy of errour, viz. that they all may be damned, who have it not:
and with Acts 14. 16. he suffered all nations to walk in their own ways: now God's not sending the truth, hath the same Design and aim with his sending, the efficacy of error, viz. that they all may be damned, who have it not:
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God in the mean time, being no more the cause of their sins, for which they incurre damnation, then the sun is the cause of cold and darknes, which follow the absence thereof:
God in the mean time, being no more the cause of their Sins, for which they incur damnation, then the sun is the cause of cold and darkness, which follow the absence thereof:
so then the not sending of the Gospel to any people, is an act regulated by that eternall purpose of God, whereby he determineth to advance the glory of his justice, by permitting some men to sin, to continue in their sin,
so then the not sending of the Gospel to any people, is an act regulated by that Eternal purpose of God, whereby he determineth to advance the glory of his Justice, by permitting Some men to since, to continue in their since,
When you see the Gospel strangely, and thorow wonderfull varieties, and unexpected providences, carried away from a people, know, that the spirit which moves in those wheels, is that purpose of God which we have recounted.
When you see the Gospel strangely, and thorough wonderful varieties, and unexpected providences, carried away from a people, know, that the Spirit which moves in those wheels, is that purpose of God which we have recounted.
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as in my text, Macedonia: and England the day wherein we breath. Now there is in this a two-fold aim: 1. Peculiar towards some in their conversion; 2. Generall towards all for conviction, and therefore it is acted according to a two-fold purpose, which carries it along, and is fulfilled thereby.
as in my text, Macedonia: and England the day wherein we breath. Now there is in this a twofold aim: 1. Peculiar towards Some in their conversion; 2. General towards all for conviction, and Therefore it is acted according to a twofold purpose, which carries it along, and is fulfilled thereby.
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Acts 18. 10. Paul is commanded to abide at Corinth, and to preach there, because God had much people in that City: though the devil had them in present possession, yet they were Gods in his eternall counsel. And such as these they were,
Acts 18. 10. Paul is commanded to abide At Corinth, and to preach there, Because God had much people in that city: though the Devil had them in present possession, yet they were God's in his Eternal counsel. And such as these they were,
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for whose sake the man of Macedonia is sent on his message. Have you never seen the Gospel hover about a Nation, now and then about to settle, and anon scared and upon wing again,
for whose sake the man of Macedonia is sent on his message. Have you never seen the Gospel hover about a nation, now and then about to settle, and anon scared and upon wing again,
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and at length taking firm root like the Cedars of God? truly if you have not, you are strangers to the place wherein you live. Now what is all this, but the working of the purpose of God to attain its proposed end, of gathering his Saints to himself.
and At length taking firm root like the Cedars of God? truly if you have not, you Are Strangers to the place wherein you live. Now what is all this, but the working of the purpose of God to attain its proposed end, of gathering his Saints to himself.
In effectuall working of grace also, for conversion and salvation, whence do you thinke it takes its rule and determination, in respect of particular objects, that it should be directed to Iohn, not Iudas; Simon Peter, not Simon Magus? Why only from this discriminating counsel of God from eternity, to bring the one, and not the other to himself by Christ, Acts 2. 47. the Lord added to the Church such as should be saved.
In effectual working of grace also, for conversion and salvation, whence do you think it Takes its Rule and determination, in respect of particular objects, that it should be directed to John, not Iudas; Simon Peter, not Simon Magus? Why only from this discriminating counsel of God from eternity, to bring the one, and not the other to himself by christ, Acts 2. 47. the Lord added to the Church such as should be saved.
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Secondly, His purpose of leaving some inexcusable in their sins, for the further manifestation of his glorious justice, is the rule of dispensing the word unto them:
Secondly, His purpose of leaving Some inexcusable in their Sins, for the further manifestation of his glorious Justice, is the Rule of dispensing the word unto them:
Did you never see the Gospel sent or continued to an unthankefull people, bringing forth no fruits meet for it? wherefore it is so sent, see Isa. 6. 9, 10. which prophecie you have fulfilled, Ioh. 12. 41, 42. in men described, Iude 4. and 1 Pet. 2. 8. But here we must strike sail, the waves swell,
Did you never see the Gospel sent or continued to an unthankful people, bringing forth no fruits meet for it? Wherefore it is so sent, see Isaiah 6. 9, 10. which prophecy you have fulfilled, John 12. 41, 42. in men described, Iude 4. and 1 Pet. 2. 8. But Here we must strike sail, the waves swell,
and it is no easie task to sail in this gulfe, the righteousnesse of God is a great mountain, ( easie to be seen ) but his judgements like the great deep, ( who can search into the bottom thereof? ) Psal. 36. 6. And so I hope ▪ I have discovered,
and it is no easy task to sail in this gulf, the righteousness of God is a great mountain, (easy to be seen) but his Judgments like the great deep, (who can search into the bottom thereof?) Psalm 36. 6. And so I hope ▪ I have discovered,
how all things here below, concerning the promulgation of the Gospel, are, in their greatest variety, straightly regulated by the eternall purposes and counsel of God. The Ʋses of it follow.
how all things Here below, Concerning the Promulgation of the Gospel, Are, in their greatest variety, straightly regulated by the Eternal Purposes and counsel of God. The Ʋses of it follow.
To discover whence it is, that the worke of reforming the worship of God, and setling the almost departing Gospel, hath so powerfully been carried along in this Nation:
To discover whence it is, that the work of reforming the worship of God, and settling the almost departing Gospel, hath so powerfully been carried along in this nation:
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that although the wheels of our chariots have been knocked off, and they driven heavily, yet the regular motions of the superiour wheels of providence, have carried on the designe, towards the resting place aimed at;
that although the wheels of our chariots have been knocked off, and they driven heavily, yet the regular motions of the superior wheels of providence, have carried on the Design, towards the resting place aimed At;
even from hence, that all this great variety, was but to worke out one certain fore-appointed end, proceeding in the tracts and paths, which were traced out for it from eternity;
even from hence, that all this great variety, was but to work out one certain fore-appointed end, proceeding in the tracts and paths, which were traced out for it from eternity;
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Daniel, chap. 9. makes his supplication for the restauration of Ierusalem, ver. 23. an Angel is sent to tell him, that at the beginning of his supplication the commandment came forth, viz. that it should be accomplished; it was before determined, and is now set on worke: but yet what mountains of opposition, what hinderances lay in the way? Cyrus must come to the crown, by the death or slaughter of Darius; his heart be moved to send some to the worke;
daniel, chap. 9. makes his supplication for the restauration of Ierusalem, ver. 23. an Angel is sent to tell him, that At the beginning of his supplication the Commandment Come forth, viz. that it should be accomplished; it was before determined, and is now Set on work: but yet what Mountains of opposition, what hindrances lay in the Way? Cyrus must come to the crown, by the death or slaughter of Darius; his heart be moved to send Some to the work;
now difficulties arise from the following Kings: what their flattering counsellours, what the malignant Nations about them conspired, the books of Nehemiah and Ezra sufficiently declare.
now difficulties arise from the following Kings: what their flattering counsellors, what the malignant nations about them conspired, the books of Nehemiah and Ezra sufficiently declare.
7 weeks, that is, 49 years, for so much it was , from the decree of Cyrus, to the finishing of the wall by Nehemiah: of which time the Temple, as the Jews affirmed, was all but 3 yeers in building, Ioh. 2. 20. during which space, how often did the hearts of the people of God faint in their troubles,
7 weeks, that is, 49 Years, for so much it was, from the Decree of Cyrus, to the finishing of the wall by Nehemiah: of which time the Temple, as the jews affirmed, was all but 3 Years in building, John 2. 20. during which Molle, how often did the hearts of the people of God faint in their Troubles,
as Hag. 1. 2. but yet ye see the decree was fixed, and all those varieties, did but orderly worke in an exact method, for the glorious accomplishment of it.
as Hag. 1. 2. but yet you see the Decree was fixed, and all those varieties, did but orderly work in an exact method, for the glorious accomplishment of it.
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what fainting is there? what repining, what grudging against the waies of the Lord? But, let me tell you, that as the water in the stream will not go higher then the head of the fountain, no more will the work• in hand, be carried one step higher,
what fainting is there? what repining, what grudging against the ways of the Lord? But, let me tell you, that as the water in the stream will not go higher then the head of the fountain, no more will the work• in hand, be carried one step higher,
or beyond the aim of its fountain, the counsel of God, from whence it hath its rise: and yet as a river will break thorow all oppositions, and swell to the height of mountains, to go to the sea, from whence it came;
or beyond the aim of its fountain, the counsel of God, from whence it hath its rise: and yet as a river will break thorough all oppositions, and swell to the height of Mountains, to go to the sea, from whence it Come;
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so will the stream of the Gospel, when it comes out from God, break down all mountains of opposition, and not be hindred from resting in its appointed place.
so will the stream of the Gospel, when it comes out from God, break down all Mountains of opposition, and not be hindered from resting in its appointed place.
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when there was trembling in our Armies, and trembling in our Counsels, trembling to be ashamed, to be repented of, trembling in the City and in the Countrey,
when there was trembling in our Armies, and trembling in our Counsels, trembling to be ashamed, to be repented of, trembling in the city and in the Country,
and yet we see how the unchangeable purpose of God, hath wrought strongly thorow all these straits, from one end to another, that nothing might fall to the ground, of what he had determined. If a man in those daies had gone about to perswade us, that all our pressures were good omens, that they all wrought together for our good, we could have been ready to cry with the woman, who when she had recount•d her griefs •o the Physicians and he still replied, they were good signes, NONLATINALPHABET, good signes have undone me, these good signes will be our ruin; yet behold (we hope) the contrary.
and yet we see how the unchangeable purpose of God, hath wrought strongly thorough all these straits, from one end to Another, that nothing might fallen to the ground, of what he had determined. If a man in those days had gone about to persuade us, that all our pressures were good omens, that they all wrought together for our good, we could have been ready to cry with the woman, who when she had recount•d her griefs •o the Physicians and he still replied, they were good Signs,, good Signs have undone me, these good Signs will be our ruin; yet behold (we hope) the contrary.
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Our day hath been like that mentioned, Zech. 14. 6, 7. a day whose light is neither clear nor dark, a day known only to the Lord, seeming to us to be neither day nor night: but God knew all this while that it was a day, he saw how it all wrought for the appointed end:
Our day hath been like that mentioned, Zechariah 14. 6, 7. a day whose Light is neither clear nor dark, a day known only to the Lord, seeming to us to be neither day nor night: but God knew all this while that it was a day, he saw how it all wrought for the appointed end:
and in the evening, in the close, it will be light, so light as to be to us discernable. In the mean time, we are like unskilfull men, going to the house of some curious Artist, so long as he is about his worke, despise it as confused;
and in the evening, in the close, it will be Light, so Light as to be to us discernible. In the mean time, we Are like unskilful men, going to the house of Some curious Artist, so long as he is about his work, despise it as confused;
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Learn to look upon the wisedom of God, in carrying all things, thorow this wonderfull variety, exact•y to answer his own eternall purpose: •uffering so many mountains to lie in the way of reforming his Churches, and setling the Gospel, that his spirit may have the glory, and his people the comfort in their removall.
Learn to look upon the Wisdom of God, in carrying all things, thorough this wonderful variety, exact•y to answer his own Eternal purpose: •uffering so many Mountains to lie in the Way of reforming his Churches, and settling the Gospel, that his Spirit may have the glory, and his people the Comfort in their removal.
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and to see what impressions his wisedom and power do leave upon things accomplished here below, to read in them a temporary history of his eternall counsels.
and to see what impressions his Wisdom and power do leave upon things accomplished Here below, to read in them a temporary history of his Eternal Counsels.
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and could in a word have reached its own appointment, should carry his people so many journies in the wildernesse, and keep u• thus long in so low estate ▪ I say, not to speak of his own glory, which hath sparkled forth of this flinty opposition, there be divers things, things of light, for our good, which he hath brought forth out of all that darkenesse, wherewith we have been overclouded: take a few instances.
and could in a word have reached its own appointment, should carry his people so many journeys in the Wilderness, and keep u• thus long in so low estate ▪ I say, not to speak of his own glory, which hath sparkled forth of this flinty opposition, there be diverse things, things of Light, for our good, which he hath brought forth out of all that darkness, wherewith we have been overclouded: take a few instances.
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1. If there had been no difficulties, there had been no deliverances: and did we never finde our hearts so inlarged towards God upon such advantages, as to say, Well, this daies temper of spirit, was cheaply purchased by yesterdaies anguish and fear? that was but a being sick at sea.
1. If there had been no difficulties, there had been no Deliverances: and did we never find our hearts so enlarged towards God upon such advantages, as to say, Well, this days temper of Spirit, was cheaply purchased by yesterdays anguish and Fear? that was but a being sick At sea.
2. Had there been no tempests and storms, we had not made out for shelter: did ye never run to a tree for shelter in a storm, and finde fruit which ye expected not? did ye never go to God for safegard in these times, driven by outward stormes, and there finde unexpected fruit, the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse, that made you say, Happy tempest, which cast me into such an harbour? It was a storm that occasioned the discovery of the golden mines of India: hath not a storm driven some to the discovery of the richer mines of the love of God in Christ?
2. Had there been no tempests and storms, we had not made out for shelter: did you never run to a tree for shelter in a storm, and find fruit which you expected not? did you never go to God for safeguard in these times, driven by outward storms, and there find unexpected fruit, the peaceable fruit of righteousness, that made you say, Happy tempest, which cast me into such an harbour? It was a storm that occasioned the discovery of the golden mines of India: hath not a storm driven Some to the discovery of the Richer mines of the love of God in christ?
and so to prevail. Who would not purchase with the greatest distresse that heavenly comfort, which is in the return of prayers? the strength of Gods Jacobs in this Kingdom, had not been known, if the Esaus had not come against them.
and so to prevail. Who would not purchase with the greatest distress that heavenly Comfort, which is in the return of Prayers? the strength of God's Jacobs in this Kingdom, had not been known, if the Esaus had not come against them.
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I thinke so also, not what Armies it can raise against men, but with what Armies of prayers and tears it is able to deal with God. Had not the brethren strove in the wombe, Rebekah had not asked,
I think so also, not what Armies it can raise against men, but with what Armies of Prayers and tears it is able to deal with God. Had not the brothers strove in the womb, Rebekah had not asked,
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Thus do all the various motions of the lower wheels, serve for our good, and exactly answer the impression they receive from the master spring, the eternall purpose of God. Of this hitherto.
Thus do all the various motions of the lower wheels, serve for our good, and exactly answer the impression they receive from the master spring, the Eternal purpose of God. Of this hitherto.
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The sending of the Gospel to any one Nation, rather then another, as the means of life and salvation, is of the meer free grace and good pleasure of God.
The sending of the Gospel to any one nation, rather then Another, as the means of life and salvation, is of the mere free grace and good pleasure of God.
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First, That the not sending of the Gospel to any person or people, is of Gods meer good pleasure, and not of any peculiar distinguishing demerit in that person or people.
First, That the not sending of the Gospel to any person or people, is of God's mere good pleasure, and not of any peculiar distinguishing demerit in that person or people.
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And in particular sins against the Law and light of nature, no Nation have gone farther then they which were soonest enlightned with the word, as afterwards will appear:
And in particular Sins against the Law and Light of nature, no nation have gone farther then they which were soonest enlightened with the word, as afterwards will appear:
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Secondly, That sins against the Covenant of works, which men are und•r, before the Gospel comes unto them, cannot have any generall demerit, that the means of life and salvation by free grace should not be imparted to them.
Secondly, That Sins against the Covenant of works, which men Are und•r, before the Gospel comes unto them, cannot have any general demerit, that the means of life and salvation by free grace should not be imparted to them.
It is true, all Nations have deserved to be turned into hell, and a people that have had the truth, and detained it in ungodlinesse, deserve to be deprived of it.
It is true, all nations have deserved to be turned into hell, and a people that have had the truth, and detained it in ungodliness, deserve to be deprived of it.
The first, by vertue of the sanction of the first broken Covenant: the other, by sinning against that, which they had of the second; but that men in a fallen condition, and not able to rise, should hereby deserve not to be helped up, needeth some distinction to clear it.
The First, by virtue of the sanction of the First broken Covenant: the other, by sinning against that, which they had of the second; but that men in a fallen condition, and not able to rise, should hereby deserve not to be helped up, needs Some distinction to clear it.
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If the Lord should bestow it only on those who do not, not deserve it, he must for ever keep• it closed up in the eternall treasure of his his own bosom.
If the Lord should bestow it only on those who do not, not deserve it, he must for ever keep• it closed up in the Eternal treasure of his his own bosom.
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First, The infinite value and worth of the bloud of Christ, giving fulnesse and fitnesse to the promises founded thereon, to be propounded to all man-kinde, for through his bloud, remission of sins is preached to whosoever beleeves on him, Acts 10. 43. to every creature, Mat. 16. 15. God would have a price of that infinite value for sin, laid down,
First, The infinite valve and worth of the blood of christ, giving fullness and fitness to the promises founded thereon, to be propounded to all mankind, for through his blood, remission of Sins is preached to whosoever believes on him, Acts 10. 43. to every creature, Mathew 16. 15. God would have a price of that infinite valve for since, laid down,
and accept of it, there being in it no defect at all, (though intentionally only a ransom for some) but that by it, the world might know that he had done whatsoever the father commanded him, Jo. 14. 31.
and accept of it, there being in it no defect At all, (though intentionally only a ransom for Some) but that by it, the world might know that he had done whatsoever the father commanded him, John 14. 31.
Secondly, In that ••conomy and dispensation of the grace of the new Covenant, breaking forth in these later daies, whereby all externall distinction, of places and •ersons, people and Nations being removed, Jesus Christ taketh all Nations to be his inheritance, dispensing to all men the grace of the Gospel, bringing salvation, as seemeth best to him:
Secondly, In that ••conomy and Dispensation of the grace of the new Covenant, breaking forth in these later days, whereby all external distinction, of places and •ersons, people and nations being removed, jesus christ Takes all nations to be his inheritance, dispensing to all men the grace of the Gospel, bringing salvation, as seems best to him:
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Tit. 2. 11, 12. for being lifted up, he drew all unto him, having redeemed us with his bloud, out of every kinred and tongue, people and Nation, Apoc. 5. 9. And on these two grounds it is, that the Gospel hath in it self a right and fitnesse, to be preached to all, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Tit. 2. 11, 12. for being lifted up, he drew all unto him, having redeemed us with his blood, out of every kindred and tongue, people and nation, Apocalypse 5. 9. And on these two grounds it is, that the Gospel hath in it self a right and fitness, to be preached to all, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
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Deut. 7. 7, 8. Moses is very carefull in sundry places to get this to take an impression upon their spirits, that it was meer free grace that exalted them into that condition and dignity wherein they stood, by their approach unto God, in the enjoyment of his Ordinances:
Deuteronomy 7. 7, 8. Moses is very careful in sundry places to get this to take an impression upon their spirits, that it was mere free grace that exalted them into that condition and dignity wherein they stood, by their approach unto God, in the enjoyment of his Ordinances:
in this most cleerly rendring the cause of Gods love in chusing them, mentioned, ver. 7. to be only his love, ver. 8. his love towards them is the cause of his love, his free love eternally determining, of his free love actually conferring those distinguishing mercies upon them:
in this most clearly rendering the cause of God's love in choosing them, mentioned, ver. 7. to be only his love, ver. 8. his love towards them is the cause of his love, his free love eternally determining, of his free love actually conferring those distinguishing Mercies upon them:
it was not for their righteousnesse, for they were a stiffnecked people, D•ut. 6 6. Mat. 11. 25 ▪ 26. Our Saviour laying both these things together, the hiding of the mysteries of salvation from some, and revealing them to others, renders the same reason and supreme cause of both, of which no account can be rendred, only the good pleasure of God. I thanke thee, father:
it was not for their righteousness, for they were a Stiffnecked people, D•ut. 6 6. Mathew 11. 25 ▪ 26. Our Saviour laying both these things together, the hiding of the Mysteres of salvation from Some, and revealing them to Others, renders the same reason and supreme cause of both, of which no account can be rendered, only the good pleasure of God. I thank thee, father:
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and if any will proceed higher, and say, Where is the justice of this, that men equally obnoxious, should be thus unequally accepted? we say with Paul, that he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy,
and if any will proceed higher, and say, Where is the Justice of this, that men equally obnoxious, should be thus unequally accepted? we say with Paul, that he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy,
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Yea so far is it from truth, that God should dispense, and grant his word and means of grace, by any other rule, or upon any other motive then his own will and good pleasure, that we finde in the Scripture the direct contrary to what we would suppose, even, mercy shewed to the more unworthy, and the more worthy passed by, reckoning worthinesse and unworthinesse by lesse or greater sin, with lesse or more endeavours.
Yea so Far is it from truth, that God should dispense, and grant his word and means of grace, by any other Rule, or upon any other motive then his own will and good pleasure, that we find in the Scripture the Direct contrary to what we would suppose, even, mercy showed to the more unworthy, and the more worthy passed by, reckoning worthiness and unworthiness by less or greater since, with less or more endeavours.
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Christ preaches to Chorazin and Bethsaida which would not repent, and at the same time denies the word to Tyre and Zidon, which would have gotten on sackcloth and ashes,
christ Preaches to Chorazin and Bethsaida which would not Repent, and At the same time Denies the word to Tyre and Sidon, which would have got on Sackcloth and Ashes,
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when the other continued delicate despisers, Mat. 11. 21. Ezekiel is sent to them that would not hear him, passing by them that would have hearkened, chap. 3. 5. which is most clear, Rom. 9. 30, 31. the Gentiles which followed not after righteousnesse, have attained to righteousnesse, even the righteousnesse, of faith;
when the other continued delicate despisers, Mathew 11. 21. Ezekielem is sent to them that would not hear him, passing by them that would have harkened, chap. 3. 5. which is most clear, Rom. 9. 30, 31. the Gentiles which followed not After righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness, of faith;
If in the dispensation of the Gospel, the Lord had had any respect to the desert of people, Corinth that famous place of sinning, had not so soon enjoyed it, the people whereof,
If in the Dispensation of the Gospel, the Lord had had any respect to the desert of people, Corinth that famous place of sinning, had not so soon enjoyed it, the people whereof,
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for worship, were led away with dumbe Idols, 2 Cor. 12. 2. and for their lives, ye have them drawn to the life, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Fornicatours, idolaters, adulterers, effeminate, abusers of themselves with man-kinde, thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers, extortioners, NONLATINALPHABET, which is to be repeated, NONLATINALPHABET, some of you were fornicatours, some Idolaters, but ye are sanctified:
for worship, were led away with dumb Idols, 2 Cor. 12. 2. and for their lives, you have them drawn to the life, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Fornicators, Idolaters, Adulterers, effeminate, Abusers of themselves with mankind, thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers, extortioners,, which is to be repeated,, Some of you were fornicators, Some Idolaters, but you Are sanctified:
seem not these to the eye of flesh goodly qualifications — for the Gospel of Jesus Christ? had these men been dealt withall, according as they had disposed themselves, not fitter fuell for hell could the justice of God require:
seem not these to the eye of Flesh goodly qualifications — for the Gospel of jesus christ? had these men been dealt withal, according as they had disposed themselves, not fitter fuel for hell could the Justice of God require:
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If God send or grant the Gospel, which is the means of grace, upon any other ground, but his meer good pleasure; then it must be an act of remunerative justice: Now there is no such justice in God towards the creature, but what is founded upon some preceding Covenant, or with promise of God to the creature, which is the only foundation of all relation between God and man, but only those that attend creation and sovereignty. Now what promise do you finde made to,
If God send or grant the Gospel, which is the means of grace, upon any other ground, but his mere good pleasure; then it must be an act of remunerative Justice: Now there is no such Justice in God towards the creature, but what is founded upon Some preceding Covenant, or with promise of God to the creature, which is the only Foundation of all Relation between God and man, but only those that attend creation and sovereignty. Now what promise do you find made to,
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I mean conditionall promises, inferring any good to be bestowed on any required performance on their part? free, absolute promises there are, innumerable, that light should shine to them that were in darkenesse, and those to be called Gods people which were not his people;
I mean conditional promises, inferring any good to be bestowed on any required performance on their part? free, absolute promises there Are, innumerable, that Light should shine to them that were in darkness, and those to be called God's people which were not his people;
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God bargains not with the creature about the Gospel knowing how unable he is to be merchant for such pearls. If a man had all that goodnesse which may be found in man, without Jesus Christ, they would not in the least measure procure a discovery of him.
God bargains not with the creature about the Gospel knowing how unable he is to be merchant for such Pearls. If a man had all that Goodness which may be found in man, without jesus christ, they would not in the least measure procure a discovery of him.
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But that this should be regular unto men living, NONLATINALPHABET, in Justin Martyrs phrase, or using their naturals aright, (which is impossible they should, the right use of naturals depending on supernaturals ) is wide from the word.
But that this should be regular unto men living,, in Justin Martyrs phrase, or using their naturals aright, (which is impossible they should, the right use of naturals depending on supernaturals) is wide from the word.
now this will and rule having no saving revelation but by the Gospel, which should thus be procured by acts agreeable unto it, makes up a flat contradiction, supposing the revelation of the Gospel,
now this will and Rule having no Saving Revelation but by the Gospel, which should thus be procured by acts agreeable unto it, makes up a flat contradiction, supposing the Revelation of the Gospel,
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now under the Covenant of works, then being under that Covenant, to do any thing that might cause a new way of salvation, such as the Gospel is, to be revealed.
now under the Covenant of works, then being under that Covenant, to do any thing that might cause a new Way of salvation, such as the Gospel is, to be revealed.
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especially if oppositions rise high, apt and able in them•elves for its removall: never Nation as yet enjoyed the word, that deserved the continuance of the word.
especially if oppositions rise high, apt and able in them•elves for its removal: never nation as yet enjoyed the word, that deserved the Continuance of the word.
God hath alwaies something agaist a people, to make the continuing of his grace, to be of grace, the not removing of his love, to be meerly of love, and the preaching of the Gospel, to be a mercy of the Gospel, free and undeserved. Though there be worke, and labour,
God hath always something aghast a people, to make the Continuing of his grace, to be of grace, the not removing of his love, to be merely of love, and the preaching of the Gospel, to be a mercy of the Gospel, free and undeserved. Though there be work, and labour,
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and patience for Christs sake at Ephesus, yet there is somewhat against Ephesus, Rev. 2. 4, 5. for which he might justly remove his candlestick; and if he doth it not, it is of the same mercy that first set it there.
and patience for Christ sake At Ephesus, yet there is somewhat against Ephesus, Rev. 2. 4, 5. for which he might justly remove his candlestick; and if he does it not, it is of the same mercy that First Set it there.
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As God layes out goodnesse and grace in the entrance, so patience, long-suffering and firebearance in the continuance; He bears with our manners, whilst we grieve his Spirit. Look upon the face of this Kingdom, and view the body of the people, thinke of the profanenes, vill•ny, trampleing upon the bloud of Jesus, ignorance, contempt of God and his waies, despising his Ordinances, reviling his servants, branding and defaming the power of godlines, persecuting and tearing one another,
As God lays out Goodness and grace in the Entrance, so patience, long-suffering and firebearance in the Continuance; He bears with our manners, while we grieve his Spirit. Look upon the face of this Kingdom, and view the body of the people, think of the profaneness, vill•ny, trampling upon the blood of jesus, ignorance, contempt of God and his ways, despising his Ordinances, reviling his Servants, branding and defaming the power of godliness, persecuting and tearing one Another,
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God in his just judgement of late ages, had sent upon the western world the effi•acy of errour, that they should beleeve lies, because they received not the love of the truth,
God in his just judgement of late ages, had sent upon the western world the effi•acy of error, that they should believe lies, Because they received not the love of the truth,
as he fore-told, 2 Thes. 2. now whence is it, that we see some of the Nations thereof as yet suffered to walke in their own waies, others called to repentance, some wildernesses turned into green pastures for the flock of God,
as he foretold, 2 Thebes 2. now whence is it, that we see Some of the nations thereof as yet suffered to walk in their own ways, Others called to Repentance, Some Wildernesses turned into green pastures for the flock of God,
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and some places made barren wildernesses for the wickednesse of them that dwell therein? how comes it, that this Iland glories in a Reformation, and Spain sits still in darknes? is it because we were better then they? or lesse engaged in Antichristian delusions? doubtlesse no:
and Some places made barren Wildernesses for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? how comes it, that this Island Glories in a Reformation, and Spain sits still in darkness? is it Because we were better then they? or less engaged in Antichristian delusions? doubtless no:
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no Nation in the world drank deeper of that cup of abomination; it was a proverbiall speech amongst all, England was our good Asse (a beast of burthen) for (Antichrist whom they called) the Pope:
no nation in the world drank Deeper of that cup of abomination; it was a proverbial speech among all, England was our good Ass (a beast of burden) for (Antichrist whom they called) the Pope:
if the husbandmen prove idle or self-seekers, the vineyard will be let to others; and if the people love darknesse more then light, the candlestick will be removed;
if the husbandmen prove idle or self-seekers, the vineyard will be let to Others; and if the people love darkness more then Light, the candlestick will be removed;
the Gospel spreading it self over the earth, findes entertainment, like that of mens seeking plantations amongst barbarous Nations, sometimes kept out with hideous outcries, at the shore, sometimes suffered to enter with admiration,
the Gospel spreading it self over the earth, finds entertainment, like that of men's seeking plantations among barbarous nations, sometime kept out with hideous Outcries, At the shore, sometime suffered to enter with admiration,
and rejecting the counsel of God at its first entrance, calling for night at the rising of the Sun? hence, Acts 13. 41. Paul concludes his Sermon to them, with, Hear, ye despisers, wonder and perish:
and rejecting the counsel of God At its First Entrance, calling for night At the rising of the Sun? hence, Acts 13. 41. Paul concludes his Sermon to them, with, Hear, you despisers, wonder and perish:
and ver. 46. it was necessary the word should be preached to them, but seeing they judged themselves unworthy, they were forsaken: and ver. 51. they shake off the dust of their feet against them, a common symbol in those daies, of the highest indignation and deepest curse:
and for. 46. it was necessary the word should be preached to them, but seeing they judged themselves unworthy, they were forsaken: and for. 51. they shake off the dust of their feet against them, a Common symbol in those days, of the highest Indignation and Deepest curse:
The like stubbornes we finde in them, Acts 28. whereupon the Apostle wholly turned himself to the Gentiles, ver. 28. How many Nations of Europe, at the beginning of the reformation, rejected the Gospel of God,
The like stubborns we find in them, Acts 28. whereupon the Apostle wholly turned himself to the Gentiles, ver. 28. How many nations of Europe, At the beginning of the Reformation, rejected the Gospel of God,
and procured Christ, with the Gadarens, to depart as soon as he was extred, will be found at the last day, written with the bloud of the Martyrs of Jesus, that suffered amongst them?
and procured christ, with the Gadarenes, to depart as soon as he was extred, will be found At the last day, written with the blood of the Martyrs of jesus, that suffered among them?
Secondly, After some continuance; so the Church of Laodicea, having for a while enjoyed the word, fell into such a tepid condition, so little moved with that fire that Christ came to send upon the earth, Rev. 3. 15, 16. that the Lord was even sick and weary with bearing them.
Secondly, After Some Continuance; so the Church of Laodicea, having for a while enjoyed the word, fell into such a tepid condition, so little moved with that fire that christ Come to send upon the earth, Rev. 3. 15, 16. that the Lord was even sick and weary with bearing them.
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The Church of Rome, famous at the first, yet quickly, by the advantage of outward supportments and glorious phansies, became head of that fatall rebellion against Jesus Christ, which spread it self over most of the Churches in the world; God hereupon.
The Church of Rome, famous At the First, yet quickly, by the advantage of outward supportments and glorious fancies, became head of that fatal rebellion against jesus christ, which spread it self over most of the Churches in the world; God hereupon.
but had pleasure in unrighteousnesse, 2 Thes. 2. suffering them to det•in the empty names of Church and Gospel, which because they usurpe, only for their advant•ge here, to appear glorious, the Lord will use for the advancing of his justice hereafter, to shew them inexcusable.
but had pleasure in unrighteousness, 2 Thebes 2. suffering them to det•in the empty names of Church and Gospel, which Because they usurp, only for their advant•ge Here, to appear glorious, the Lord will use for the advancing of his Justice hereafter, to show them inexcusable.
O Lord, how was England of late by thy mercy delivered from this snare? a Captain being chosen for the return of this people into Egypt: on how hath thy grace fought against our backsliding? And let none seek to extenuate this mercy, by Catalogues of errours still amongst us, there is more danger of an apostasy against Christ,
O Lord, how was England of late by thy mercy Delivered from this snare? a Captain being chosen for the return of this people into Egypt: on how hath thy grace fought against our backsliding? And let none seek to extenuate this mercy, by Catalogues of errors still among us, there is more danger of an apostasy against christ,
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then in five hundred, scattered amongst inconsiderable disunited Individuals: I would to God, we could all speake, and think the s•me things, that we were all of one minde,
then in five hundred, scattered among inconsiderable disunited Individuals: I would to God, we could all speak, and think the s•me things, that we were all of one mind,
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untill men pretending to act, with a combined mixed power, of Heaven and Earth, unto which all sheaves must bow or be threshed, doe by vertue of this trust, set up and impose things or opinions deviating from the rule, as it was in the papacy, errours owned by mixed associations.
until men pretending to act, with a combined mixed power, of Heaven and Earth, unto which all sheaves must bow or be threshed, do by virtue of this trust, Set up and impose things or opinions deviating from the Rule, as it was in the papacy, errors owned by mixed associations.
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Who hath made the possessors of the Gospel to diff•r from others? Or what have they that they have not received? 1 Cor. 4. 7. why are these things hidden from the great and wise of the world,
Who hath made the Possessors' of the Gospel to diff•r from Others? Or what have they that they have not received? 1 Cor. 4. 7. why Are these things hidden from the great and wise of the world,
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and whom he will he hardeneth, Rom. 9. Ah Lord, if the glory and pomp of the world might prevail with thee to send thy Gospel, it would supply the room of the cursed Alchoran, and spread it self in the Palaces of that strong Lion of the East, who sets his Throne upon the necks of Kings;
and whom he will he Hardeneth, Rom. 9. Ah Lord, if the glory and pomp of the world might prevail with thee to send thy Gospel, it would supply the room of the cursed Alcoran, and spread it self in the Palaces of that strong lion of the East, who sets his Throne upon the necks of Kings;
If wisedom, learning, pretended gravity, counterfeit holinesse, reall pollicy were of any value in thine eies, to procure the word of life, it would be as free and glorious at Rome as ever;
If Wisdom, learning, pretended gravity, counterfeit holiness, real policy were of any valve in thine eyes, to procure the word of life, it would be as free and glorious At Room as ever;
If will-worship and humilities, neglect of the body, macerations, superstitions, beads, and vainly repeated praiers, had any efficacy before the Lord, the Gospel perhaps might be in the cells of some Recluses and Monks; But alas, Jesus Christ is not there.
If will-worship and humilities, neglect of the body, macerations, superstitions, beads, and vainly repeated Prayers, had any efficacy before the Lord, the Gospel perhaps might be in the cells of Some Recluses and Monks; But alas, jesus christ is not there.
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If morall vertues, to an amazement, exact civill honesty and justice, that soul of humane society, could have prevailed ought, the heathen worthies in the daies of old, had had the promises; But alas, Iesus Christ was farre away.
If moral Virtues, to an amazement, exact civil honesty and Justice, that soul of humane society, could have prevailed ought, the heathen worthies in the days of old, had had the promises; But alas, Iesus christ was Far away.
to an handfull of poor sinners amongst the Nations formerly counted feirce and barbarous. And what shall we say to these things? O NONLATINALPHABET, O the depth, &c. Let England consider with fear and trembling the dispensation that it is now under, I say, with fear and trembling:
to an handful of poor Sinners among the nations formerly counted fierce and barbarous. And what shall we say to these things? O, O the depth, etc. Let England Consider with Fear and trembling the Dispensation that it is now under, I say, with Fear and trembling:
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for this Day is the Lords day, wherein he will purge us or burne us, according as we shall be found silver or drosse: it is our Day, wherein we must mend or end: let us look to the rock from whence we were hewed, and the hole of the pit from whence we were digged; was not our Father an Amorite, and our Mother an Hittite? are we not the posterity of Idolatrous Progenitors? of those who worshipped them who by nature were no god•? How often also hath this Land forfeited the Gospel? God having taken it twice away, who is not forward to seize upon the forfeiture.
for this Day is the lords day, wherein he will purge us or burn us, according as we shall be found silver or dross: it is our Day, wherein we must mend or end: let us look to the rock from whence we were hewed, and the hold of the pit from whence we were dug; was not our Father an Amorite, and our Mother an Hittite? Are we not the posterity of Idolatrous Progenitors? of those who worshipped them who by nature were no god•? How often also hath this Land forfeited the Gospel? God having taken it twice away, who is not forward to seize upon the forfeiture.
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In the very morning of the Gospel, the Sun of righteousnes shone upon this Land, and they say the first Potentate on the Earth, that owned it, was in Britain: but as it was here soon professed,
In the very morning of the Gospel, the Sun of righteousness shone upon this Land, and they say the First Potentate on the Earth, that owned it, was in Britain: but as it was Here soon professed,
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Long it was not ere this cloud was blown over, and those men who had been instruments to root out others, submitted their own necks to the yoke of the Lord,
Long it was not ere this cloud was blown over, and those men who had been Instruments to root out Others, submitted their own necks to the yoke of the Lord,
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And is there mercy yet in God to recover a Twice-lost over backsliding people? might not the Lord have said unto us, What shall I do unto thee, oh Island? How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? but his heart is turned within him, his repentings are kindled together:
And is there mercy yet in God to recover a Twice-lost over backsliding people? might not the Lord have said unto us, What shall I do unto thee, o Island? How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I Set thee as Zeboim? but his heart is turned within him, his repentings Are kindled together:
God will again water his garden, once more purge his vineyard, once more of his own accord he will take England upon liking, though he had twice deservedly turned it out of his service;
God will again water his garden, once more purge his vineyard, once more of his own accord he will take England upon liking, though he had twice deservedly turned it out of his service;
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So that coming as a refiners fire, and as fullers soap to purify the sons of Levi, to purge them as Gold and Silver, to offer to the Lord an offering in righteousnes, to reform his Churches, England, as soon as any, hath the benefit and comfort thereof:
So that coming as a refiners fire, and as Fullers soap to purify the Sons of Levi, to purge them as Gold and Silver, to offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness, to reform his Churches, England, as soon as any, hath the benefit and Comfort thereof:
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There are two sorts of men, that I finde exceedingly ready to extenuate and lessen the superstition and popish tyranny of the former daies, into which we were falling.
There Are two sorts of men, that I find exceedingly ready to extenuate and lessen the Superstition and popish tyranny of the former days, into which we were falling.
First, Such as were industriously instrumentall in it, whose suffrages had been loud, for the choice of a Captain to returne into Egypt: Men tainted with the errours, and loaded with the preferments of the times:
First, Such as were industriously instrumental in it, whose suffrages had been loud, for the choice of a Captain to return into Egypt: Men tainted with the errors, and loaded with the preferments of the times:
Errours and Heresies, from the beginning to the end, which hath deceived some men not of the worst, and made them think. that all before was nothing, in comparison of the present confusion. A great signe they felt it not,
Errors and Heresies, from the beginning to the end, which hath deceived Some men not of the worst, and made them think. that all before was nothing, in comparison of the present confusion. A great Signen they felt it not,
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But that these apprehensions may not too much prevail, to the vilifying and extenuating of Gods mercy, in restoring to us the purity and liberty of the Gospel:
But that these apprehensions may not too much prevail, to the vilifying and extenuating of God's mercy, in restoring to us the purity and liberty of the Gospel:
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give me leave in a few words, to set out the danger of that Apostasy, from which the good pleasure of God hath given us a deliveranc•. I shall ••stance onely in a few things: observe then that.
give me leave in a few words, to Set out the danger of that Apostasy, from which the good pleasure of God hath given us a deliveranc•. I shall ••stance only in a few things: observe then that.
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which the man of sin had erected to dethrone Jesus Christ: came out of the belly of that Trojan horse, that fatall engine, which was framed to betray the City of God.
which the man of since had erected to dethrone jesus christ: Come out of the belly of that Trojan horse, that fatal engine, which was framed to betray the city of God.
They were popish errours, such as whereof that Apostasy did consist, which onely is to be looked upon, as the great adverse state to the Kingdom of the Lord Christ.
They were popish errors, such as whereof that Apostasy did consist, which only is to be looked upon, as the great adverse state to the Kingdom of the Lord christ.
For a man to be disorderly in a Civill state, yea often times through turbulency to break the peace, is nothing to an underhand combination with some formidable enemy,
For a man to be disorderly in a Civil state, yea often times through turbulency to break the peace, is nothing to an underhand combination with Some formidable enemy,
Now such were the Innovations of the late Hierarchists; In worship, their paintings, crossings, crucifixes, bowings, cringings, Altars, Tapers, Wafers, Organs, Anthems, Letany, Rails, Images, Copes, vestments;
Now such were the Innovations of the late Hierarchists; In worship, their paintings, crossings, crucifixes, bowings, cringings, Altars, Tapers, Wafers, Organs, Anthems, Letany, Rails, Images, Copes, vestments;
In doctrin, the Divinity of Episcopacy, auricular confession, free-will, predestination on faith, yea works fore-seen, limbus patrum, justification by works falling from grace, authority of a Church, which none knew what it was, Canonicall obedience, holinesse of Churches,
In Doctrine, the Divinity of Episcopacy, auricular Confessi, freewill, predestination on faith, yea works foreseen, limbus patrum, justification by works falling from grace, Authority of a Church, which none knew what it was, Canonical Obedience, holiness of Churches,
and the like innumerable, what were they but helpes to sancta Clara, to make all our articles of Religion speak good Roman-Catholike? how did their old father of Rome refresh his spirit, to see such Chariots as those provided, to bring England again unto him? this closing with Popery, was the sting in the errours of those daies, which caused pining if not death in the Episcopall pot.
and the like innumerable, what were they but helps to sancta Clara, to make all our Articles of Religion speak good Roman-catholic? how did their old father of Room refresh his Spirit, to see such Chariots as those provided, to bring England again unto him? this closing with Popery, was the sting in the errors of those days, which caused pining if not death in the Episcopal pot.
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and rendred them contemptible before all, especially those of England, the most whereof died in giving their witnesse against the blinde figment of the reall presence, and that abominable blasphemy of the cursed masse; in especiall,
and rendered them contemptible before all, especially those of England, the most whereof died in giving their witness against the blind figment of the real presence, and that abominable blasphemy of the cursed mass; in especial,
how did England, heretofore termed Asse, turn Ape to the Pope, and furnished it with all things necessary for an unbloody sacrifice, ready to set up the abomination of desolation, and close with the god Maozim, who hath all their peculiar devotion at Rome?
how did England, heretofore termed Ass, turn Ape to the Pope, and furnished it with all things necessary for an unbloody sacrifice, ready to Set up the abomination of desolation, and close with the god Maozim, who hath all their peculiar devotion At Room?
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First, A false repute of learning, I say, a false repute for the greater part, especially of the greatest: and yet taking advantages of vulgar esteem, they bare out as though they had engrossed a monopoly of it:
First, A false repute of learning, I say, a false repute for the greater part, especially of the greatest: and yet taking advantages of Vulgar esteem, they bore out as though they had engrossed a monopoly of it:
but yet their great preferments, had got them a great repute of great deservings, enough to blinde the eyes of poor mortals adoring them at a distance,
but yet their great preferments, had god them a great repute of great deservings, enough to blind the eyes of poor mortals adoring them At a distance,
Secondly, A great hatred of godlinesse in the power thereof, or any thing beyond a form, in whomsoever it was found; yea how many odious appellations were invented for bare profession, to render it contemptible?
Secondly, A great hatred of godliness in the power thereof, or any thing beyond a from, in whomsoever it was found; yea how many odious appellations were invented for bore profession, to render it contemptible?
for were a man a drunkard, a swearer, a Sabbath-breaker, an unclean person, so he were no Puritan, and had money, patet atri janua Ditis, the Episcopall heaven was open for them all.
for were a man a drunkard, a swearer, a Sabbath breaker, an unclean person, so he were no Puritan, and had money, patet atri janua Dis, the Episcopal heaven was open for them all.
Thirdly, Which was worst of all, they had centred in their bosoms an unfathomable depth of power Civil and Ecclesiasticall, to stampe their apostaticall errours with authority, giving them not only the countenance of greatnesse,
Thirdly, Which was worst of all, they had centred in their bosoms an unfathomable depth of power Civil and Ecclesiastical, to stamp their apostatical errors with Authority, giving them not only the countenance of greatness,
and to me, the sword of errour, never cuts dangerously, but when it is managed with such an hand. This I am sure, that errours in such, are not recoverable without the utmost danger of the Civil state.
and to me, the sword of error, never cuts dangerously, but when it is managed with such an hand. This I am sure, that errors in such, Are not recoverable without the utmost danger of the Civil state.
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Let now, I beseech you, these and the like things be considered, especially the strong combination that was thorowout the Papall world for the seducing of this poor Nation:
Let now, I beseech you, these and the like things be considered, especially the strong combination that was throughout the Papal world for the seducing of this poor nation:
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that I say nothing, how this viall was poured out upon the very throne, and then, let us all be ashamed and confounded in our selves, that we should so undervalue and sleight the free mercy of God, in breaking such a snare,
that I say nothing, how this vial was poured out upon the very throne, and then, let us all be ashamed and confounded in our selves, that we should so undervalue and sleight the free mercy of God, in breaking such a snare,
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and setting the Gospel at liberty in England. My intent was, having before asserted this restauration of Jerusalem, to the good pleasure of God, to have stirred you up to thankefullnesse unto him,
and setting the Gospel At liberty in England. My intent was, having before asserted this restauration of Jerusalem, to the good pleasure of God, to have stirred you up to Thankfulness unto him,
as ever Nation in the world enjoyed, and that without a lively acknowledgement thereof, with our own unworthinesse of it, we shall one day know what it is (being taught with briars and thorns) to undervalue the glorious Gospel of the Lord Jesus. Good Lord!
as ever nation in the world enjoyed, and that without a lively acknowledgement thereof, with our own unworthiness of it, we shall one day know what it is (being taught with briers and thorns) to undervalue the glorious Gospel of the Lord jesus. Good Lord!
He hath shewed his love unto us because he loved us, and for no other reason in the world, this people being guilty of bloud and murder, of soul and body, adultery,
He hath showed his love unto us Because he loved us, and for no other reason in the world, this people being guilty of blood and murder, of soul and body, adultery,
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Thirdly, That the height of rebellion against God, is the despifing of spirituall Gospel-mercies; should Mordecai have troden the robes under his feet, that were brought him from the King, would it not have been severely revenged? Doth the King of Heaven lay open the treasures of his wisedom, knowledge and goodnesse for us,
Thirdly, That the height of rebellion against God, is the despifing of spiritual Gospel mercies; should Mordecai have trodden the robes under his feet, that were brought him from the King, would it not have been severely revenged? Does the King of Heaven lay open the treasures of his Wisdom, knowledge and Goodness for us,
for if the sending of the outward means be of free underserved love, surely the working of the spirit under that dispensatior, for the saving of souls, is no lesse free:
for if the sending of the outward means be of free underserved love, surely the working of the Spirit under that dispensatior, for the Saving of Souls, is no less free:
for, who hath made us differ from others, and what have we that we have not received? O that God should say unto us in our bloud, live; that he should say unto us in our blood, live; that he should breath upon us when we were as dry bones, dead in trespasses and sins;
for, who hath made us differ from Others, and what have we that we have not received? Oh that God should say unto us in our blood, live; that he should say unto us in our blood, live; that he should breath upon us when we were as dry bones, dead in Trespasses and Sins;
Can none of you look back upon any particular daies or nights, and say, Ah Lord, that thou shouldest be so patient and so full of forbearance, as not to sent me to hell at such an instant;
Can none of you look back upon any particular days or nights, and say, Ah Lord, that thou Shouldst be so patient and so full of forbearance, as not to sent me to hell At such an instant;
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from whom the Gospel is removed for being despised; it had been better for the husbandman never to have had the vineyard, then to be slain for their ill using of it;
from whom the Gospel is removed for being despised; it had been better for the husbandman never to have had the vineyard, then to be slave for their ill using of it;
The glory of God was of late by many degrees departing from the Temple in our Land. That was gon to the threshold, yea to the mount: if now at the returne, thereof, it finde again cause to depart, it will not go by steps, but all at once;
The glory of God was of late by many Degrees departing from the Temple in our Land. That was gone to the threshold, yea to the mount: if now At the return, thereof, it find again cause to depart, it will not go by steps, but all At once;
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Once, when the Saxons wrested it from the Britains, when, if we may believe their own dolefull moaning Historian, they were given over to all wickednes, oppression, and villany of life:
Once, when the Saxons wrested it from the Britains, when, if we may believe their own doleful moaning Historian, they were given over to all wickedness, oppression, and villainy of life:
which doubtles was accompanied with contempt of the word, though for faith and perswasion we do not finde that they were corrupted, and do finde that they were tenacious enough of antique discipline,
which doubtless was accompanied with contempt of the word, though for faith and persuasion we do not find that they were corrupted, and do find that they were tenacious enough of antique discipline,
Secondly, It was lost in regard of the purity and power thereof, by blinde superstition and Antichristian impiety, accompanied also with abominable lewdnes, oppression,
Secondly, It was lost in regard of the purity and power thereof, by blind Superstition and Antichristian impiety, accompanied also with abominable Lewdness, oppression,
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Oh, that we could remember the daies of old, that we could consider the goodnes and severity of God, on them which fell severity, but towards us goodnes, if we continue in that goodnes,
O, that we could Remember the days of old, that we could Consider the Goodness and severity of God, on them which fell severity, but towards us Goodness, if we continue in that Goodness,
so was the holy seed and the substance thereof, Isa 6. 13. at in the dereliction of the Jews, so of this Nation, there was a remnant that quickly took root, and brought forth fruit, both in the one devastation, and the other,
so was the holy seed and the substance thereof, Isaiah 6. 13. At in the dereliction of the jews, so of this nation, there was a remnant that quickly took root, and brought forth fruit, both in the one devastation, and the other,
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and to scatter its branches from flourishing before him, yet the stump and root was to be left in the earth with a band of iron, that it might spring again;
and to scatter its branches from flourishing before him, yet the stump and root was to be left in the earth with a band of iron, that it might spring again;
although it brought forth wilde grapes: but if he come the third time and finde no fruit, the sentence will be, Cut it down, why cumbreth it the gronnd? Now to prevent this I shall not follow all those Gospel-supplanting sins we finde in holy writ, onely I desire to cautionate you and us all in three things.
although it brought forth wild grapes: but if he come the third time and find no fruit, the sentence will be, cut it down, why cumbereth it the gronnd? Now to prevent this I shall not follow all those Gospel-supplanting Sins we find in holy writ, only I desire to cautionate you and us all in three things.
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God will not have this Gospel made a stalking horse for carnall designes: put not in that glorious name, where the thing it self is not clearly intended;
God will not have this Gospel made a stalking horse for carnal designs: put not in that glorious name, where the thing it self is not clearly intended;
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if in any thing it be, let it have no compeer; if not, let it not be named; if that you aim at be just, it needs no varnish; if it be not, it is the worse for it.
if in any thing it be, let it have no compear; if not, let it not be nam; if that you aim At be just, it needs no varnish; if it be not, it is the Worse for it.
as whose preservation and restauration was principally in the aims, and I presume malice it self is not able to discover any insincerity in this, the fruits we behold proclaim to all the conformity of your words and hearts.
as whose preservation and restauration was principally in the aims, and I presume malice it self is not able to discover any insincerity in this, the fruits we behold proclaim to all the conformity of your words and hearts.
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Now the God of Heaven grant that the same minde be in you still, in every particular member of this Honourable Assembly, in the whole Nation, especially in the Magistracy and Ministery of it, that we be not like the boatmen, look one way, and rowe another; cry Gospel, and mean the other thing; Lord Lord,
Now the God of Heaven grant that the same mind be in you still, in every particular member of this Honourable Assembly, in the Whole nation, especially in the Magistracy and Ministry of it, that we be not like the boatmen, look one Way, and row Another; cry Gospel, and mean the other thing; Lord Lord,
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When the Jews cryed, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the time was at hand that they should be destroyed. Look onely upon the grace that did bestow, and the mercy that doth continue it;
When the jews cried, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the time was At hand that they should be destroyed. Look only upon the grace that did bestow, and the mercy that does continue it;
and beareth Thornes and Briers, is rejected, and nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned, Heb. 6. 7, 8. Now what fruits doth it require? even those reckoned, Gal. 5. 22, 23. the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meeknes, temperance;
and bears Thorns and Briers, is rejected, and High unto cursing, whose end is to be burned, Hebrew 6. 7, 8. Now what fruits does it require? even those reckoned, Gal. 5. 22, 23. the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance;
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Oh that we had not cause to grieve for a scarcity of these fruits, and the abundant plenty of these works of the flesh recounted, ver. 19, 20, 21. Oh that that wisedom which is an eminent fruit of the Gospel might flourish amongst us, Jam. 3. 17. it is first pure,
O that we had not cause to grieve for a scarcity of these fruits, and the abundant plenty of these works of the Flesh recounted, ver. 19, 20, 21. O that that Wisdom which is an eminent fruit of the Gospel might flourish among us, Jam. 3. 17. it is First pure,
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yea, see the justice of God, she dies so soon as ever she hath children: Hagar wants water for Ishmael, and she will go farre from him, that she may not see him die; an heavy distresse, and yet if he had died, it had been but an early paying of that debt, which in a few years was to be satisfied.
yea, see the Justice of God, she die so soon as ever she hath children: Hagar Wants water for Ishmael, and she will go Far from him, that she may not see him die; an heavy distress, and yet if he had died, it had been but an early paying of that debt, which in a few Years was to be satisfied.
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But they that want the Gospel may truly cry, Give us the Gospel or we die, and that not temporally with Ishmael, for want of water, but eternally in flames of fire.
But they that want the Gospel may truly cry, Give us the Gospel or we die, and that not temporally with Ishmael, for want of water, but eternally in flames of fire.
and this Eliezer of Damascus must be my heire? much more may a man without the means of grace complain, What shall be done unto me, seeing I go Gospellesse? and all that I have, is but a short inheritance for this lump of clay my body.
and this Eliezer of Damascus must be my heir? much more may a man without the means of grace complain, What shall be done unto me, seeing I go Gospel-less? and all that I have, is but a short inheritance for this lump of clay my body.
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whether he should speak for her to the King, or the Captain of the host? she replies, she dwelt in the middest of her own people, she needeth not those things:
whither he should speak for her to the King, or the Captain of the host? she replies, she dwelled in the midst of her own people, she needs not those things:
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Think of Adam after his fall, before the promise, hiding himself from God: and you have a perfect pourtraicture of a poor creature without the Gospel: now this appeareth,
Think of Adam After his fallen, before the promise, hiding himself from God: and you have a perfect portraiture of a poor creature without the Gospel: now this appears,
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they are a people that sit in darknes, yea in the region and shaddow of death, Matth. 4 16, 17. they are even darknes it self, Joh. 1. 7. within the dominion and dreadfull darknes of death; darknes was one of Egypts plagues,
they Are a people that fit in darkness, yea in the region and shadow of death, Matthew 4 16, 17. they Are even darkness it self, John 1. 7. within the dominion and dreadful darkness of death; darkness was one of Egypts plagues,
but yet that was a darknes of the body, a darknes wherein men lived: but this is a darknes of the soul, a darknes of death, for these men though they live,
but yet that was a darkness of the body, a darkness wherein men lived: but this is a darkness of the soul, a darkness of death, for these men though they live,
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yet are they dead; they are fully described, Ephes. 2. 12. without Christ, aliens from the Common-wealth of Israel, strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope,
yet Are they dead; they Are Fully described, Ephesians 2. 12. without christ, aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, Strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope,
Christles men, and godles men, and hopeles men, and what greater distresse in the world? yea, they are called doggs, and unclean beasts, the wrath of God is upon them, they are the people of his curse and indignation.
Christless men, and godless men, and hopeless men, and what greater distress in the world? yea, they Are called Dogs, and unclean beasts, the wrath of God is upon them, they Are the people of his curse and Indignation.
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but with a people without the Gospel, it is all night, the sun of righteousnes shines not upon them, it is night whilest they are here, and they go to eternall night hereafter.
but with a people without the Gospel, it is all night, the sun of righteousness shines not upon them, it is night whilst they Are Here, and they go to Eternal night hereafter.
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and what shall the prisoner do without his ransom? Fools as we are, all cannot be instructed without wisdom, which is Jesus Christ, without him we perish in our folly. All building without him, is on the sand, which will surely fall:
and what shall the prisoner do without his ransom? Fools as we Are, all cannot be instructed without Wisdom, which is jesus christ, without him we perish in our folly. All building without him, is on the sand, which will surely fallen:
Nothing so ill, but Christ will compensate: the greatest evil in the world is sin, and the greatest sin was the first; and yet Gregory feared not to cry, O felix culpa quae talem meruit redemptorem, oh happy fault which found such a Redeemer; All mercies without Christ are bitter, and every cup is sweet that is seasoned but with a drop of his blood, he truly is amor & delitiae humani generis, the love and delight of the sonnes of men, without whom they must perish eternally:
Nothing so ill, but christ will compensate: the greatest evil in the world is since, and the greatest since was the First; and yet Gregory feared not to cry, Oh felix culpa Quae talem meruit redemptorem, o happy fault which found such a Redeemer; All Mercies without christ Are bitter, and every cup is sweet that is seasoned but with a drop of his blood, he truly is amor & Delitiae Humani Generis, the love and delight of the Sons of men, without whom they must perish eternally:
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for there is no other name given unto them, whereby they may be saved, Act. 4. He is the way, men without him, are Cains, wanderers, vagabonds: He is the truth, men without him are liars, devils, who was so of old:
for there is no other name given unto them, whereby they may be saved, Act. 4. He is the Way, men without him, Are Cains, wanderers, vagabonds: He is the truth, men without him Are liars, Devils, who was so of old:
O blessed Jesus, how much better were it, not to be, then to be without thee? Never to be borne, then not to die in thee? A thousand hels come short of this, eternally to want Jesus Christ,
O blessed jesus, how much better were it, not to be, then to be without thee? Never to be born, then not to die in thee? A thousand hels come short of this, eternally to want jesus christ,
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It is true, there be many that say, who will shew us any good? but unles the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, we perish for evermore.
It is true, there be many that say, who will show us any good? but unless the Lord lift up the Light of his countenance upon us, we perish for evermore.
You who have tasted how gracious the Lord is, who have had any converse and communion with him, in the issues and goings forth of his grace, those delights of his soul with the children of men, would you live? would not life it self, with a confluence of all earthly endearements, be a very hell without him? Is it not the daily language of your hearts, Whom have we in heaven but thee? and in earth there is nothing in comparison of thee? The soul of man is of a vast boundles comprehension, so that if all created good were centred into one enjoyment, and that bestowed upon one soul, because it must needs be finite and limited,
You who have tasted how gracious the Lord is, who have had any converse and communion with him, in the issues and goings forth of his grace, those delights of his soul with the children of men, would you live? would not life it self, with a confluence of all earthly endearments, be a very hell without him? Is it not the daily language of your hearts, Whom have we in heaven but thee? and in earth there is nothing in comparison of thee? The soul of man is of a vast boundless comprehension, so that if all created good were centred into one enjoyment, and that bestowed upon one soul, Because it must needs be finite and limited,
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In the presence and fruition of God alone there is joy for evermore: at his right hand are rivers of pleasure, the welsprings of life and blessednes.
In the presence and fruition of God alone there is joy for evermore: At his right hand Are Rivers of pleasure, the wellsprings of life and blessedness.
Now if to be without communion with God in this life, wherein the soul hath so many avocations from the contemplation of its own misery, (for earthly things are nothing else) is so unsupportable a calamity, ah what shall that poor soul do, that must want him for eternity? as all they must do, who want the Gospel.
Now if to be without communion with God in this life, wherein the soul hath so many avocations from the contemplation of its own misery, (for earthly things Are nothing Else) is so unsupportable a calamity, ah what shall that poor soul do, that must want him for eternity? as all they must do, who want the Gospel.
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they shall never come to the presence of God in glory: never inhabite a glorious mansion: they shall never behold Jesus Christ, but when they shall call for rocks and mountains to fall upon them, to hide them from his presence:
they shall never come to the presence of God in glory: never inhabit a glorious mansion: they shall never behold jesus christ, but when they shall call for Rocks and Mountains to fallen upon them, to hide them from his presence:
they shall want light, in utter darknes, want life, under the second death, want refreshment, in the middest of flames, want healing, under gnawing of conscience, want grace, continuing to blaspheme, want glory, in full misery:
they shall want Light, in utter darkness, want life, under the second death, want refreshment, in the midst of flames, want healing, under gnawing of conscience, want grace, Continuing to Blaspheme, want glory, in full misery:
What ever they call for, not knowing their wants, is but like a mans crying for more weight to presse him to death: and therefore when the Lord comes to any with the Gospel, he is found of them that sought him not, and made manifest to them that asked not after him, Rom. 10. 20. This is a seal upon their misery, without Gods free-mercy, like the stone laid upon the mouth of the cave by Joshua, to keep in the five Kings, untill they might be brought out to be hanged. All that men do in the world, is but seeking to supply their wants; either their naturall wants, that nature may be supplied,
What ever they call for, not knowing their Wants, is but like a men crying for more weight to press him to death: and Therefore when the Lord comes to any with the Gospel, he is found of them that sought him not, and made manifest to them that asked not After him, Rom. 10. 20. This is a seal upon their misery, without God's Free-mercy, like the stone laid upon the Mouth of the cave by joshua, to keep in the five Kings, until they might be brought out to be hanged. All that men do in the world, is but seeking to supply their Wants; either their natural Wants, that nature may be supplied,
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as a bird hasting to the snare, and not knowing that it is for his life, Prov. 7. 23. and there ly down in utter disappointment and sorrow for evermore.
as a bird hasting to the snare, and not knowing that it is for his life, Curae 7. 23. and there lie down in utter disappointment and sorrow for evermore.
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all cold drink to a man in a feaver: pleasant at the entrance, but increasing his torments in the close: like the book in the Revelation, sweet in the mouth, but bitter in the belly.
all cold drink to a man in a fever: pleasant At the Entrance, but increasing his torments in the close: like the book in the Revelation, sweet in the Mouth, but bitter in the belly.
When God shall come to require his bread and wine, his flax and oil, peace and prosperity, liberty and victories, of Gospellesse men, they will curse the day that ever they enjoyed them;
When God shall come to require his bred and wine, his flax and oil, peace and Prosperity, liberty and victories, of Gospel-less men, they will curse the day that ever they enjoyed them;
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so unspirituall are many mens mindes, and so unsavoury their judgements, that they reckon mens happines, by their possessions, and suppose the catalogue of their titles, to be a roll of their felicities:
so unspiritual Are many men's minds, and so unsavoury their Judgments, that they reckon men's happiness, by their possessions, and suppose the catalogue of their titles, to be a roll of their felicities:
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calling the proud happy, and advancing in our conceits them that work wickednes, Mal. 3. 15. but God will one day come in with another reckoning, and make them know, that all things without Christ, are but as cyphers without a figure, of no value.
calling the proud happy, and advancing in our conceits them that work wickedness, Malachi 3. 15. but God will one day come in with Another reckoning, and make them know, that all things without christ, Are but as ciphers without a figure, of no valve.
and of the field of Gomorrah, their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter, Deut. 32. 32, 33. their palaces, where Christ is not, are but habitations of Zim and Ochim, Dragons and unclean beasts.
and of the field of Gomorrah, their grapes Are grapes of Gall, their clusters Are bitter, Deuteronomy 32. 32, 33. their palaces, where christ is not, Are but habitations of Zim and Ohim, Dragons and unclean beasts.
Their prosperity is but putting them into full pasture, that they may be fatted for the day of slaughter, the day of consumption decreed for all the Bulls of Bashan: the Gospel bringing Christ, is the salt that makes all other things savoury.
Their Prosperity is but putting them into full pasture, that they may be fatted for the day of slaughter, the day of consumption decreed for all the Bulls of Bashan: the Gospel bringing christ, is the salt that makes all other things savoury.
It is reported of the Heralds of our neighbour Monarchs, that when one of them had repeated the numerous titles of his Master of Spain, the other often repeated France, France, France;
It is reported of the Heralds of our neighbour Monarchs, that when one of them had repeated the numerous titles of his Master of Spain, the other often repeated France, France, France;
intimating that the dominion which came under that one denomination, would counterpoise the long catalogue of Kingdomes and Dukedoms, wherewith the other flourisht.
intimating that the dominion which Come under that one denomination, would counterpoise the long catalogue of Kingdoms and Dukedoms, wherewith the other flourished.
Were we to contend with the grand signieur of the East, about our enjoyments, we might easily bear down his windy pompous train of titles, with this one, which millies repetitum placebit, the Gospel, the Gospel:
Were we to contend with the grand signieur of the East, about our enjoyments, we might Easily bear down his windy pompous train of titles, with this one, which Thousands repetitum placebit, the Gospel, the Gospel:
In this, this Island is as the mountain of the Lord, exalted above the Mountains of the earth, it is true, many other Nations partake with us in the same blessing: not to advance our own enjoyments, in some particulars wherein perhaps we might justly do it:
In this, this Island is as the mountain of the Lord, exalted above the Mountains of the earth, it is true, many other nations partake with us in the same blessing: not to advance our own enjoyments, in Some particulars wherein perhaps we might justly do it:
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but take all these Nations with us, and what a molehill are we to the whole earth, overspread with Paganisme, Mahumetanisme, Antichristianisme, which innumerable foolish Haeresies? And what is England, that it should be amongst the choice branches of the vineyard, the top boughs of the Cedars of God?
but take all these nations with us, and what a molehill Are we to the Whole earth, overspread with Paganism, Mahumetanism, Antichristianism, which innumerable foolish Heresies? And what is England, that it should be among the choice branches of the vineyard, the top boughs of the Cedars of God?
Wo be to that Nation, that City, that person, that shall be called to an account for despising the Gospel, Amos 2. 2. you only have I known of all the families of the earth, what then? Surely some great blessing is coming to that people, whom God thus knowes, and so ownes, as to make himself known unto them. No:
Woe be to that nation, that city, that person, that shall be called to an account for despising the Gospel, Amos 2. 2. you only have I known of all the families of the earth, what then? Surely Some great blessing is coming to that people, whom God thus knows, and so owns, as to make himself known unto them. No:
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yet of this sure I am, that none shall have their portion so low in the ••thermost hell, none shall drink so deep of the cup of Gods indignation, as they, who have refused Christ in the Gospel.
yet of this sure I am, that none shall have their portion so low in the ••thermost hell, none shall drink so deep of the cup of God's Indignation, as they, who have refused christ in the Gospel.
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What can help them, who reject the counsell of God for their good? If now England have received more culture from God then other Nations, there is more fruit expected of England, then other nations.
What can help them, who reject the counsel of God for their good? If now England have received more culture from God then other nations, there is more fruit expected of England, then other Nations.
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A barren tree in the Lords Vineyard, must be cut down for cumbring the ground, the sheep of God must every one beare twins, and none be barren amongst them, Cant. 4. 2. If after all Gods care and husbandry, his vineyard brings forth wilde-grapes, he will take away the hedge, break down the wall, and lay it waste.
A barren tree in the lords Vineyard, must be Cut down for cumbering the ground, the sheep of God must every one bear twins, and none be barren among them, Cant 4. 2. If After all God's care and Husbandry, his vineyard brings forth wilde-grapes, he will take away the hedge, break down the wall, and lay it waste.
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For the present the Vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of England, and if it be as earth, which when the rain falls upon it, brings forth nothing but thornes and briers, it is nigh unto cursings,
For the present the Vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of England, and if it be as earth, which when the rain falls upon it, brings forth nothing but thorns and briers, it is High unto cursings,
and those other places, which since the beginning of our troubles, have enjoied the Gospel, in a more free and plentifull manner then heretofore) hath shewed it self not much to value it.
and those other places, which since the beginning of our Troubles, have enjoyed the Gospel, in a more free and plentiful manner then heretofore) hath showed it self not much to valve it.
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yet as though all were lost and we had nothing, Manna was loathed as light bread, the presence of Christ made not recompence for the losse of our swine: men had rather be again in Aegypt, then hazard a pilgrimage in the wildernes.
yet as though all were lost and we had nothing, Manna was loathed as Light bred, the presence of christ made not recompense for the loss of our Swine: men had rather be again in Egypt, then hazard a pilgrimage in the Wilderness.
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2. In the time of prosperity, by our fierce contentions about mint and cummin, whilest the weightier things of the Gospel have been undervalued, languishing about unprofitable questions, &c. but I shall not touch this wound lest it bleed.
2. In the time of Prosperity, by our fierce contentions about mint and cummin, whilst the Weightier things of the Gospel have been undervalved, languishing about unprofitable questions, etc. but I shall not touch this wound lest it bleed.
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Doth not Wales cry, and the North cry, yea and the West cry, Come and help us? We are yet in a worse bondage, then any by your means we have been delivered from:
Does not Wales cry, and the North cry, yea and the West cry, Come and help us? We Are yet in a Worse bondage, then any by your means we have been Delivered from:
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Ah, little do the inhabitants of Goshen know, whil'st they are contending about the bounds of their pasture, what darknesse there is in other places of the Land;
Ah, little do the inhabitants of Goshen know, whilst they Are contending about the bounds of their pasture, what darkness there is in other places of the Land;
the old Iewish, and now Popish Pharisees, compasse Sea and Land, to make proselytes; The Merchants trade not into more Countreys, then the Factours of Rome do, to gain souls to his holinesse: East and West, farre and wide, do these Locusts spread themselves, not without hazard of their lives, as well as losse of their souls, to scatter their superstitions:
the old Jewish, and now Popish Pharisees, compass Sea and Land, to make Proselytes; The Merchant's trade not into more Countries', then the Factors of Room do, to gain Souls to his holiness: East and West, Far and wide, do these Locusts spread themselves, not without hazard of their lives, as well as loss of their Souls, to scatter their superstitions:
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O that you would labour, to let all the parts of the Kingdom, taste of the sweetnes of your successes, in carrying to them the Gospel of the Lord Jesus:
O that you would labour, to let all the parts of the Kingdom, taste of the sweetness of your Successes, in carrying to them the Gospel of the Lord jesus:
that the doctrine of Gospel might make way for the Discipline of the Gospel, without which, it will be a very skeleton. When Manna fell in the wildernesse from the hand of the Lord, every one had an equall share:
that the Doctrine of Gospel might make Way for the Discipline of the Gospel, without which, it will be a very skeleton. When Manna fell in the Wilderness from the hand of the Lord, every one had an equal share:
whereby some have all, and others none, some sheep daily picking the choise flowers of every pasture, others wandring upon the barren mountains, without guide or food: I make no doubt,
whereby Some have all, and Others none, Some sheep daily picking the choice flowers of every pasture, Others wandering upon the barren Mountains, without guide or food: I make no doubt,
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but the best waies for the furtherance of this, are known full well unto you, and therefore have as little need to be petitioned in this, as other things.
but the best ways for the furtherance of this, Are known full well unto you, and Therefore have as little need to be petitioned in this, as other things.
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What then remains? but that for this, and all other necessary blessings, we all set our hearts and hands to petition the Throne of grace. Soli Deogloria.
What then remains? but that for this, and all other necessary blessings, we all Set our hearts and hands to petition the Throne of grace. Soli Deogloria.
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Ecclesia sicut lun• defectu• habet, & ortus frequentes; sed defectibus suis crevit, &c. haec est ver• lun•, quae de fratris fui luce perpetua, lur••en sibi immortalitatis & gratiae mutuatur Amb. Hex. lib 4. cap 8.
Ecclesia sicut lun• defectu• habet, & ortus frequentes; sed defectibus suis Crevit, etc. haec est ver• lun•, Quae de fratris fui luce perpetua, lur••en sibi immortalitatis & Gratiae mutuatur Ambassadors Hex. lib 4. cap 8.
Eo ipso tempore quo ad omnes gentes praedicatio evangelij mittebatur, quaedam loca Apostolis adire prohibebatur ab eo, qui vult omnes homines salvos fieri. Prosp. Ep ad Rufin NONLATINALPHABET Hom.
Eo ipso tempore quo ad omnes gentes Predication Evangelij mittebatur, quaedam loca Apostles Adire prohibebatur ab eo, qui vult omnes homines salvos fieri. Prosper Epistle ad Rufin Hom.
Calvin. in locum, Dicebat se discernere, (nescio quo s•pore, quem verbis explicare non poterat) quid interesset inter Deum revelantem, &c. Aug. confes.
calvin. in locum, Dicebat se discernere, (nescio quo s•pore, Whom verbis explicare non poterat) quid interesset inter God revelantem, etc. Aug. confess.
Lapide. Sanctius. in loc. Rom Script. Synd ar. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. Ignat. Epist. ad Ep. Irae lib. 3. cap. 3. Qui causam quae sit voluntatis divinae, aliquid majus •o quaerit, Aug. Voluntas Dei nullo modo causam habet. Aquin. p. q. 〈 ◊ 〉. a 5.
Lapide. Sanctius. in loc. Rom Script. Synd Are. 1.. Ignatius Epistle and Epistle Irae lib. 3. cap. 3. Qui Causam Quae sit voluntatis Divinae, Aliquid Majus •o Query, Aug. Voluntas Dei nullo modo Causam habet. Aquinas p. q. 〈 ◊ 〉. a 5.
V••etur ergo quod non s•t aliqua d•ordenatio, deformitas aut peccatum simpliciter in toto u••verso, sed tantummodo respectu interiorum causarum, ordinationem superioris causa volentium, licet non vale••ium pert•rbare. •rad. de caus. Dei l•b. 1. cap. 34. NONLATINALPHABET.
V••etur ergo quod non s•t Any d•ordenatio, deformitas Or peccatum simpliciter in toto u••verso, sed tantummodo respectu interiorum Causarum, ordinationem superioris causa volentium, licet non vale••ium pert•rbare. •rad. de cause. Dei l•b. 1. cap. 34..
See Tertullian, lib. ad Iudae. reckoning almost all the known Nations of the world, and affirming that they all, that is, some in them, in his daies, submitted to the scepter of Christ: he lived in the end of the second Century.
See Tertullian, lib. ad Judea. reckoning almost all the known nations of the world, and affirming that they all, that is, Some in them, in his days, submitted to the sceptre of christ: he lived in the end of the second Century.
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Deus no• operatur in malis, quod ei displicet, sed operatur per eos quod ei placet; recipientur vero, non pro eo quod Deus bene usus est ipsorum operibus malis, sed pro eo, quod ipsi mal• abusi sunt Dei operibus bonis: Fulgent. ad Monim.
Deus no• operatur in malis, quod ei displicet, sed operatur per eos quod ei placet; recipientur vero, non Pro eo quod Deus bene usus est Ipsorum operibus malis, sed Pro eo, quod ipsi mal• Abusi sunt Dei operibus bonis: Fulgent. and Monim.
Liberatur pars hominum, parte pereunte; sed •ur horum misertus sit Deus, i•orum non misertus, quae scientia comprehendere potest? later discretionis ratio, sed non late• ipsa discretio. Prosp. de Vocat. Gen.
Liberatur pars hominum, parte Pereunte; sed •ur horum misertus sit Deus, i•orum non misertus, Quae scientia comprehendere potest? later discretionis ratio, sed non late• ipsa Discretion. Prosper de Vocat. Gen.
Non ob aliud dicit, non vos me elegistis, sed ego vos elegi, nisi quia non elegerunt eum, ut eligeret eos; sed ut eligerent eum, elegit eos. Non quia praescivit eos credituros, fed quia facturus ipse fuerit credentes. Electi sunt ita { que } ante mundi constitutionem, ea praedestinatione, qua Deus ipse sua futura facta praevidit: electi sunt autem de mundo e• vocatione, qua Deus id quod praedestinavit implevit. August. de bon. persev.
Non ob Aliud dicit, non vos me elegistis, sed ego vos elegi, nisi quia non elegerunt Eum, ut eligeret eos; sed ut eligerent Eum, elegit eos. Non quia praescivit eos credituros, fed quia Facturus ipse fuerit Believers. Elect sunt ita { que } ante mundi constitutionem, ea praedestinatione, qua Deus ipse sua futura facta praevidit: Elect sunt autem de mundo e• vocation, qua Deus id quod praedestinavit implevit. August. de bon. Persev.
I follow in this the vulgar or common account, otherwise there is no part of Scripture chronologie so contended about, as these weeks of Daniel: most concluding, that they are terminated in the death of Christ, happening about the middest of the last week: but about their originall or rise there is no small debate, of the four decrees made by the Persian Kings about the building of Ierusalem, viz. 1. By Cyrus, 2 Chron. 3. 6. 2. By Darius Ezek. 6. 3. 3. By Arta•erxes, Ezek. 7. of the same to Nehemiah, chap. 2. following the account of their reign set down in profane stories, the last only holds exactly. Tertullian ad Iudae. begins it from Darius, when this vision appeared to Daniel, whom it seems he conceived to be Darius Hyslaspes, that followed the Magi, and not Medus, that was before Cyrus: and so with a singular kinde of Chronologie makes up his account. Vid: Euseb. demon. Evan lib. 8. cap. 2. Fun•c. Com. in Chron. Beroald. chron. lib. 3. cap. 7, 8 Mon•acu. Apparat.
I follow in this the Vulgar or Common account, otherwise there is no part of Scripture chronology so contended about, as these weeks of daniel: most concluding, that they Are terminated in the death of christ, happening about the midst of the last Week: but about their original or rise there is no small debate, of the four decrees made by the Persian Kings about the building of Ierusalem, viz. 1. By Cyrus, 2 Chronicles 3. 6. 2. By Darius Ezekiel 6. 3. 3. By Arta•erxes, Ezekiel 7. of the same to Nehemiah, chap. 2. following the account of their Reign Set down in profane stories, the last only holds exactly. Tertullian ad Judea. begins it from Darius, when this vision appeared to daniel, whom it seems he conceived to be Darius Hyslaspes, that followed the Magi, and not Medus, that was before Cyrus: and so with a singular kind of Chronology makes up his account. Vid: Eusebius demon. Evan lib. 8. cap. 2. Fun•c. Come in Chronicles Beroald. Chronicles. lib. 3. cap. 7, 8 Mon•acu. Apparat.
resistet vobis innumerabilium causa populorum, quibus per tot secula, coelest is doctrinae a•nu•tiatio non corruscavit, nec meltores ju•sse •oru• posteros possumus •icere, quibus scriptum est, Gentium populus qui sedebat in •encoris lucem vidit magnam, Prosp de voc. gen. lib. •. cap. 15.
resistet vobis innumerabilium causa populorum, quibus per tot secula, coelest is Doctrine a•nu•tiatio non corruscavit, nec meltores ju•sse •oru• posteros possumus •icere, quibus Scriptum est, Gentium populus qui Sedebat in •encoris lucem vidit magnam, Prosper the voc. gen. lib. •. cap. 15.
Deo volunt•ria, quae non potest esse nisi promissio aut pactio a•iqua, ex quibus fideli•at•s aut justitiae debitum •••risolet, Zuat•z. de libert. divi. vol. disp. 1. Sect. 2. num. 5.
God volunt•ria, Quae non potest esse nisi Promissio Or pactio a•iqua, ex quibus fideli•at•s Or justitiae Debitum •••risolet, Zuat•z. de liberty. divi. vol. Disp. 1. Sect. 2. num. 5.
Nunc igitur si • ▪ ominis edium •st ▪ quis romirum reatus? quae a•cu•atio vocabulo••m? nisi av• barbarum sonat aliqu• vox nominis, aut maledicum aut impudi•um.
Nunc igitur si • ▪ ominis edium •st ▪ quis romirum Rheatus? Quae a•cu•atio vocabulo••m? nisi av• barbarum Sonnet aliqu• vox Nominis, Or maledicum Or impudi•um.
Gildas de Excid. Britanniae, Omnia quae Deo placebant & displicebāt aequali lance, pendebantur, non igitur admirandum est degeneres tales patria•illam am•ttere, quam praedicto modo maculabant. Hist. M. S. apud Foxum.
Gildas de Exceed. Britanniae, Omnia Quae God placebant & displicebant aequali lance, pendebantur, non igitur admirandum est degeneres tales patria•illam am•ttere, quam praedicto modo maculabant. Hist. M. S. apud Foxum.
