The three kingdomes case: or, Their sad calamities, together with their causes and cure. Laid down in a sermon preached at a publique fast at Kingston upon Hull. With some very remarkable passages of providence worthy of generall observation. /
I Need not (right Honourable and beloved) to use any other motive to bespeak your attentions then the words immediately foregoing my Text, verse 23. Who among you will give eare unto this? who will hearken and beare for the time to come? Only give me leave for the cleering of the words, to acquaint you (and that very briefly) first, with the Prophet; secondly, the time when;
I Need not (right Honourable and Beloved) to use any other motive to bespeak your attentions then the words immediately foregoing my Text, verse 23. Who among you will give ear unto this? who will harken and bear for the time to come? Only give me leave for the clearing of the words, to acquaint you (and that very briefly) First, with the Prophet; secondly, the time when;
Amongst these, our Prophet is of the first ranke, yet though his prophesie be ranked in the first place, its not probable that he was the first of them in time that prophesied,
among these, our Prophet is of the First rank, yet though his prophesy be ranked in the First place, its not probable that he was the First of them in time that prophesied,
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but rather Jonab, who prophesied before (or at least in the beginning of) the raigne of Jeroboam the second, 2 King. 14. 25 (whereas Hosea, though you grant him to be a Preacher seventy yeers, began but in the latter end of his raigne, Hos. 1. 1.) so in the new Testament its thought by the History in the Acts of the Apostles, that not the Epistle to the Romans (though placed the first) but that to the Thessalonians was first writ;
but rather Jonab, who prophesied before (or At least in the beginning of) the Reign of Jeroboam the second, 2 King. 14. 25 (whereas Hosea, though you grant him to be a Preacher seventy Years, began but in the latter end of his Reign, Hos. 1. 1.) so in the new Testament its Thought by the History in the Acts of the Apostles, that not the Epistle to the Roman (though placed the First) but that to the Thessalonians was First writ;
This Prophet Isaiah was nobly borne, by both births, of nature and grace, being of the royall blood both of Heaven and earth (let no man think himselfe too good, by reason of his birth or estate, to be Gods Prophet, see David, Solomon, Isaiah, &c. God cals to this office, sometimes men of greater birth and estates,
This Prophet Isaiah was nobly born, by both births, of nature and grace, being of the royal blood both of Heaven and earth (let no man think himself too good, by reason of his birth or estate, to be God's Prophet, see David, Solomon, Isaiah, etc. God calls to this office, sometime men of greater birth and estates,
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as this Isaiah sonne of Amoz, sometimes poorer, as Amos, a poore Neat-heard of Tekoah, Amos 1. 1. which two names differ much both in the Hebrew writing and signification) Isaiah prophesied above sixty yeers to a stubborne people of the Jewes, that profited little (so did Hosea to Israel above seventy yeers) yet would not leave off his Ministry;
as this Isaiah son of Amoz, sometime Poorer, as Amos, a poor Neatherd of Tekoah, Amos 1. 1. which two names differ much both in the Hebrew writing and signification) Isaiah prophesied above sixty Years to a stubborn people of the Jews, that profited little (so did Hosea to Israel above seventy Years) yet would not leave off his Ministry;
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The summe of the Prophesie is a discovery of the abominations of the Jewes, and of Gods judgements against the impenitent for those finnes, together with a promise to the Elect,
The sum of the Prophesy is a discovery of the abominations of the Jews, and of God's Judgments against the impenitent for those fins, together with a promise to the Elect,
In this chapter, the Lord holds out Christ full of beauty and bounty, goodnesse and pitty, ver. 1. 10. exhorteth the Jewes to prize and praise him, ver. 10. 13. but foreseeing their contempt and rejecting of such an invaluable mercy, he denounceth heavy judgements against them, ver. 13. to the end, whereof my Text is part.
In this chapter, the Lord holds out christ full of beauty and bounty, Goodness and pity, ver. 1. 10. exhorteth the Jews to prize and praise him, ver. 10. 13. but Foreseeing their contempt and rejecting of such an invaluable mercy, he Denounceth heavy Judgments against them, ver. 13. to the end, whereof my Text is part.
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but the Members of Gods visible Church, Jacob, Israel; fourthly, the meritorious cause of this punishment, sinne and disobedience, neglecting Gods wayes;
but the Members of God's visible Church, Jacob, Israel; fourthly, the meritorious cause of this punishment, sin and disobedience, neglecting God's ways;
I will graspe as much together as I can, and collect some observations as suitable to the Text, occasion and time, as with conveniency I may. And first this:
I will grasp as much together as I can, and collect Some observations as suitable to the Text, occasion and time, as with conveniency I may. And First this:
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thus Abimilech and the men of Sechem, the Lord sent an evill spirit of dissention betwixt them, Judg. 9. 22, 23. after Abimilech had raigned a while, ere long both parties took up armes,
thus Abimelech and the men of Shechem, the Lord sent an evil Spirit of dissension betwixt them, Judges 9. 22, 23. After Abimelech had reigned a while, ere long both parties took up arms,
like Judas or Achitophel, making it selfe away when the Lord sends a spirit of perversities amongst a people, Isa. 19. 14. (the Lord hath mingled a spirit of perversities, &c.
like Judas or Ahithophel, making it self away when the Lord sends a Spirit of Perversities among a people, Isaiah 19. 14. (the Lord hath mingled a Spirit of Perversities, etc.
and to raise up armes and make warre upon his Subjects, and this hath been done, see 2 Chron. 23. 16. in Jehojada's dayes the Courtiers and people entred into Covenant to be the Lords people,
and to raise up arms and make war upon his Subject's, and this hath been done, see 2 Chronicles 23. 16. in Jehoiada's days the Courtiers and people entered into Covenant to be the lords people,
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and opposed idolatry, ver. 17. but assoon as Jehojada was dead, 2 Chro. 24. 15. the flattering CGurtiers with their congies, obeysance and cringes, vowing they would serve King Joash for ever, ver. 17. and espying their advantage with the King, wrought upon his nature,
and opposed idolatry, ver. 17. but As soon as Jehoiada was dead, 2 Chro 24. 15. the flattering CGurtiers with their congies, obeisance and cringes, vowing they would serve King Joash for ever, ver. 17. and espying their advantage with the King, wrought upon his nature,
Yea, sometimes a Queen, the wife of his bosome, may draw a King away, as Jezabel to Ahab, that was an high addition to all his other sinnes, that he took Jezabel to wife, 1 King. 16. 31. and there was none like him, whom his wife Jezabel stirred up:
Yea, sometime a Queen, the wife of his bosom, may draw a King away, as Jezebel to Ahab, that was an high addition to all his other Sins, that he took Jezebel to wife, 1 King. 16. 31. and there was none like him, whom his wife Jezebel stirred up:
so Solomon's wives, 1 King. 11. 3, 7, 8. and rending his Kingdome followed upon it, ver. 11, 13, 14, &c. so Ezra 9. 2. 14. thus the Sonne of godly Jehosaphat did evill,
so Solomon's wives, 1 King. 11. 3, 7, 8. and rending his Kingdom followed upon it, ver. 11, 13, 14, etc. so Ezra 9. 2. 14. thus the Son of godly Jehoshaphat did evil,
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because led away by a bad wife, 2 Chron. 21. 6. we read 2 Chron. 22. 1. that the people made Ahaziah King (called Jehoahaz, 2 Chron. 21. 17 and Azariah, 2 Chron. 22. 6.) but two things drew him away, a bad mother,
Because led away by a bad wife, 2 Chronicles 21. 6. we read 2 Chronicles 22. 1. that the people made Ahaziah King (called Jehoahaz, 2 Chronicles 21. 17 and Azariah, 2 Chronicles 22. 6.) but two things drew him away, a bad mother,
and not to condiscend to his Subjects petitions at all, but either to rule by his own will (an arbitrary government) or else venture his Kingdom and all;
and not to condescend to his Subject's petitions At all, but either to Rule by his own will (an arbitrary government) or Else venture his Kingdom and all;
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thus did Rehoboam's young Counsellours, 1 King. 12. Solomon was the wisest of meer mortals, he had a thousand Wives and Concubines, 1 King. 11. 3. and yet had but one sonne, and he foolish;
thus did Rehoboam's young Counsellors, 1 King. 12. Solomon was the Wisest of mere mortals, he had a thousand Wives and Concubines, 1 King. 11. 3. and yet had but one son, and he foolish;
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when his Subjects came humbly petitioning his Majestly, Rehoboam takes the advice of Malignant young Counsellours, who tell him, would I have my neck under my Subjects girdles? either rule at your own will,
when his Subject's Come humbly petitioning his Majestically, Rehoboam Takes the Advice of Malignant young Counsellors, who tell him, would I have my neck under my Subject's girdles? either Rule At your own will,
Fourthly, it's a sad thing when malignant Counsellours and parasites about the King, who study the humours of Princes, lye at watch to spye an advantage,
Fourthly, it's a sad thing when malignant Counsellors and Parasites about the King, who study the humours of Princes, lie At watch to spy an advantage,
though against the Kings mind, whose conscience told him, that Daniel was a faithfuller and honester Subject then they, Dan. 6. 5, 6, 9. they pretend they stand for the Kings honour,
though against the Kings mind, whose conscience told him, that daniel was a faithfuller and Honester Subject then they, Dan. 6. 5, 6, 9. they pretend they stand for the Kings honour,
thus they accuse Christ to be enemy to Caesar, and that he would hinder his tribute and revenues of the Crown, Luke 23. 2. and they that favoured him were no friends to Caesar (that word struck deep) John 19. 12. thus the three childrens enemies perswade the King, that they are enemies and rebels against him, Dan. 3. 12. so did Daniels enemies, Dan. 6. 13. thus At halia cryes treason, treason, (but who was the Traitor?) so foul-mouthed Rabsbekah cryes rebellion, rebellion, 2 King. 18. 20. thus Courtier Haman would preswade King Ahasuerus that the Jewes (Gods best servants,
thus they accuse christ to be enemy to Caesar, and that he would hinder his tribute and revenues of the Crown, Lycia 23. 2. and they that favoured him were no Friends to Caesar (that word struck deep) John 19. 12. thus the three Children's enemies persuade the King, that they Are enemies and rebels against him, Dan. 3. 12. so did Daniel's enemies, Dan. 6. 13. thus At halia cries treason, treason, (but who was the Traitor?) so Foulmouthed Rabsbekah cries rebellion, rebellion, 2 King. 18. 20. thus Courtier Haman would preswade King Ahasuerus that the Jews (God's best Servants,
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so desperate is the old Serpents malice, (see Numb. 25. 1. Rev. 2. 14.) thus Haman, who would never give a penny to a good cause (not only makes the King glad with his lyes, Hos. 7. 3. as before) but will give ten thousand talents to the Churches ruine, Ester 3. 8. so that cursed Edomite Doeg (a stranger,
so desperate is the old Serpents malice, (see Numb. 25. 1. Rev. 2. 14.) thus Haman, who would never give a penny to a good cause (not only makes the King glad with his lies, Hos. 7. 3. as before) but will give ten thousand Talents to the Churches ruin, Ester 3. 8. so that cursed Edomite Doeg (a stranger,
but now made a Courtier) not onely lyes against the honest party, and sets on the King (who of himself was eager enough against them,) Psal. 52. 3. but himself (when the rest refused) playes the Butcher, not onely slaying the Priests (as he was bidden, 1 Sam. 22. 18.) but also man, woman and child beyond his commission, ver. 19 and so brings much crying guiltlesse blood upon the King and his owne head.
but now made a Courtier) not only lies against the honest party, and sets on the King (who of himself was eager enough against them,) Psalm 52. 3. but himself (when the rest refused) plays the Butcher, not only slaying the Priests (as he was bidden, 1 Sam. 22. 18.) but also man, woman and child beyond his commission, ver. 19 and so brings much crying guiltless blood upon the King and his own head.
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thus Zedekiah with four hundred Prophets, or rather satan by them, 1 King. 22. 21. perswades Ahab to go up to a battle, which proved destructive to himself, 1 Kin. 22. 11, 12. and how bitter was Zedekiah against the true Prophet, ver. 24. (a godly Minister hath not a worse enemy in the world,
thus Zedekiah with four hundred prophets, or rather satan by them, 1 King. 22. 21. persuades Ahab to go up to a battle, which proved destructive to himself, 1 Kin. 22. 11, 12. and how bitter was Zedekiah against the true Prophet, ver. 24. (a godly Minister hath not a Worse enemy in the world,
Eighthly, it's a sad thing when some bloody minded men even force a King (for their own safety, gain or ends) beyond his own inclination. Let me put a case;
Eighthly, it's a sad thing when Some bloody minded men even force a King (for their own safety, gain or ends) beyond his own inclination. Let me put a case;
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I can tell you of a King that had two Nephews, his own sisters sons, the elder of these was General of the King his Uncle's Army, he was a furious, bloody-minded man,
I can tell you of a King that had two Nephews, his own Sisters Sons, the elder of these was General of the King his Uncle's Army, he was a furious, bloody-minded man,
my meaning is, David the King had a sister called Zerviah, she had two sons, (for the third was dead, 2 Sam. 2. 18, 23.) Joah the elder of these was David's (his Uncles) General of his Army, he was bloody, very bloody, 1 King. 2. 5. yet his Uncle sometimes could not rule him, 2 Sam. 3. 39. at last they fell out, 1 King. 2. 5, 6. and his cruelty is revenged upon him, 1 King. 2. 32, 34.
my meaning is, David the King had a sister called Zeruiah, she had two Sons, (for the third was dead, 2 Sam. 2. 18, 23.) Joah the elder of these was David's (his Uncles) General of his Army, he was bloody, very bloody, 1 King. 2. 5. yet his Uncle sometime could not Rule him, 2 Sam. 3. 39. At last they fell out, 1 King. 2. 5, 6. and his cruelty is revenged upon him, 1 King. 2. 32, 34.
how did Aaron and Miriam envy Moses, Numb. 12. thus great General Abner makes Ishbosheth King, 2 Sam. 2. 9. (as the great Earl of Warwick said, it's more honour to make,
how did Aaron and Miriam envy Moses, Numb. 12. thus great General Abner makes Ishbosheth King, 2 Sam. 2. 9. (as the great Earl of Warwick said, it's more honour to make,
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] and care not how long the wars last, or what ruine is done, so they may thrive, saying with Demetrius, by this craft we get our wealth, Acts 19. 25. all these are sad things, which are but the beginnings and occasions of war:
] and care not how long the wars last, or what ruin is done, so they may thrive, saying with Demetrius, by this craft we get our wealth, Acts 19. 25. all these Are sad things, which Are but the beginnings and occasions of war:
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But the point will further appear, if we consider war it self, especially ours, and that but in a word (for I at once consider my time and your occasions.) Therefore
But the point will further appear, if we Consider war it self, especially ours, and that but in a word (for I At once Consider my time and your occasions.) Therefore
first, of all judgments war seems to be the sorest, by David's choyce, 2 Sam. 24. 14, &c. secondly, of all wars civill wars are wont nothing got but grating one upon another,
First, of all Judgments war seems to be the Sorest, by David's choice, 2 Sam. 24. 14, etc. secondly, of all wars civil wars Are wont nothing god but grating one upon Another,
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like mil-stones without grist (as I have shewed elswhere in many particulars at large;) thirdly, of all civill wars, English war is the worst, see the Barons war compared with forraigne troubles;
like millstones without grist (as I have showed elsewhere in many particulars At large;) Thirdly, of all civil wars, English war is the worst, see the Barons war compared with foreign Troubles;
fourthly, of all English wars these present wars is worst, if we consider, first, the truell bloody minds of the adversaries, who professe they had rather the Turk or Devil prevailed, then the Round-heads;
fourthly, of all English wars these present wars is worst, if we Consider, First, the truell bloody minds of the Adversaries, who profess they had rather the Turk or devil prevailed, then the Roundheads;
Judg. 1. 8. & 20. 48. &c. fourthly, plundering, many godly men left thouslesse, without Harbour, victuals, goods, money in an hour, by one party nor by another, what the palmer-worm leaves;
Judges 1. 8. & 20. 48. etc. fourthly, plundering, many godly men left thouslesse, without Harbour, victuals, goods, money in an hour, by one party nor by Another, what the palmer-worm leaves;
the locust, ranker worm or caterpillar eats, Joel 1. 4. we whose goods escape the sword of Hazael, yet plundered by Jebues, &c. Sabenns, Chaldeans, &c. fifthly, want of means of grace, neglect of studies, Pastors dare not come at their Flock,
the locust, ranker worm or caterpillar eats, Joel 1. 4. we whose goods escape the sword of hazael, yet plundered by Jebues, etc. Sabenns, Chaldeans, etc. fifthly, want of means of grace, neglect of studies, Pastors Dare not come At their Flock,
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seventhly, want of christian society of Saints, who are scatteved, perhaps never meet together again, husband and wife, parents and children in this world, Acts 8. 1. Math. 2. 14. eighthly, want of treding, none dare passe the high-wayes, Judg. 5. 6. Levit. 26. 22. Lam. 4. 18. Isa. 33. 8. 2 Chron. 15. 5. ninthly, many like Mephibosheth, lamed, wounded, want arms, legs, &c. tenthly, many (whose blood is precious in Gods sight) are slain,
seventhly, want of christian society of Saints, who Are scatteved, perhaps never meet together again, husband and wife, Parents and children in this world, Acts 8. 1. Math. 2. 14. eighthly, want of treading, none Dare pass the highways, Judges 5. 6. Levit. 26. 22. Lam. 4. 18. Isaiah 33. 8. 2 Chronicles 15. 5. ninthly, many like Mephibosheth, lamed, wounded, want arms, legs, etc. tenthly, many (whose blood is precious in God's sighed) Are slave,
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and their blood run down the street, part from their friends, and never returne againe, Acts 12. 2. 2 Chron. 35. 23, 24. Judg. 20. 21, 25, 35, &c. and many of the beggarly and baser sort, rifle houses,
and their blood run down the street, part from their Friends, and never return again, Acts 12. 2. 2 Chronicles 35. 23, 24. Judges 20. 21, 25, 35, etc. and many of the beggarly and baser sort, rifle houses,
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and domineer over the persons of such worthies, whom they durst heretofore scarce look at. But I have much work yet to do, and little time, I adjourn the reasons;
and domineer over the Persons of such worthies, whom they durst heretofore scarce look At. But I have much work yet to do, and little time, I adjourn the Reasons;
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Ʋse. 1. Ad Magistratum, all you that be in places of authority and power, use all lawfull means, doe what in you lyes for the sheathing up of the sword, the preventing plunderings, spoilings, &c. and removing these sad calamities, &c.
Ʋse. 1. Ad Magistratum, all you that be in places of Authority and power, use all lawful means, do what in you lies for the sheathing up of the sword, the preventing plunderings, spoilings, etc. and removing these sad calamities, etc.
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Secondly, Ad Clerum (as we use the phrase) pray we, and preach, and use our best endeavours for the composing of these differences, preventing these spoilings and robbings, to our griefe we see it;
Secondly, Ad Clerum (as we use the phrase) pray we, and preach, and use our best endeavours for the composing of these differences, preventing these spoilings and robbings, to our grief we see it;
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as were Ʋriah. Nehemiab, Jeremiah, &c. Jer. 4. 19. Ezek. 21. 9, 10. My bowels, my bowels, &c. Should we now make mirth? &c. ] take we up the lamentation, Lam. 3. 48, 49. 51. Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, &c. Isa. 22. 4. considering first, what a land we lately had,
as were Ʋriah. Nehemiah, Jeremiah, etc. Jer. 4. 19. Ezekiel 21. 9, 10. My bowels, my bowels, etc. Should we now make mirth? etc. ] take we up the lamentation, Lam. 3. 48, 49. 51. Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, etc. Isaiah 22. 4. considering First, what a land we lately had,
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Thirdly, by whom all this is, viz. one neighbour against another, yea, and by Papists (and their confederates) who in quieter times burnt living men, women and children,
Thirdly, by whom all this is, viz. one neighbour against Another, yea, and by Papists (and their confederates) who in quieter times burned living men, women and children,
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alas, this is their hour of temptation and sore triall, Satan is winnowing them, pray their faith may not fail, Revel. 3. 10. Luke 22. 31, 32. see our case, Ezek. 22. 26, 31. Isa. 62. 6, 7. pray God to keep them from sinning, Psal. 74. 20, 21. Jer. 14. 19, 21. Secondly, pray God to sanctifie these troubles to them, to take away the scum, Ezek. 24. 6. to fan away the chaffe, purge away the drosse, Isa. 27. 9. Mal. 3. 2, 3. Thirdly, in due and the fittest time to deliver them from their troubles,
alas, this is their hour of temptation and soar trial, Satan is winnowing them, pray their faith may not fail, Revel. 3. 10. Lycia 22. 31, 32. see our case, Ezekiel 22. 26, 31. Isaiah 62. 6, 7. prey God to keep them from sinning, Psalm 74. 20, 21. Jer. 14. 19, 21. Secondly, pray God to sanctify these Troubles to them, to take away the scum, Ezekiel 24. 6. to fan away the chaff, purge away the dross, Isaiah 27. 9. Malachi 3. 2, 3. Thirdly, in due and the Fittest time to deliver them from their Troubles,
we thought if ever the Armies met, one battle would do it, but, &c. sixthly, what selfishnesse and ends are yet in men, what envy and emulation, that sometimes we cannot agree to follow the probablest means close.
we Thought if ever the Armies met, one battle would do it, but, etc. sixthly, what selfishness and ends Are yet in men, what envy and emulation, that sometime we cannot agree to follow the probablest means close.
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first, to policy (how little hath been done in these warres, by the deepest dungeon politicians (those who were thought the wits and Achitophels of our time) even as much as Balaam and Achitophel did;
First, to policy (how little hath been done in these wars, by the Deepest dungeon politicians (those who were Thought the wits and Achitophels of our time) even as much as balaam and Ahithophel did;
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But first, turn to him that smiteth speedily, cordially, throughly, Isa. 9. 12, 14. Hosea 6. 1. Secondly, get into the Ark, Noah's Cabbin, Jesus Christ by faith;
But First, turn to him that smites speedily, cordially, thoroughly, Isaiah 9. 12, 14. Hosea 6. 1. Secondly, get into the Ark, Noah's Cabin, jesus christ by faith;
then safe, if floods come, Isa. 26. 20. thirdly, take heed of lying in any sin securely, Amos 6. 7. fourthly, look to uprightnesse, that fundamentall grace of sincerity, pluck up a good heart;
then safe, if floods come, Isaiah 26. 20. Thirdly, take heed of lying in any since securely, Amos 6. 7. fourthly, look to uprightness, that fundamental grace of sincerity, pluck up a good heart;
sixthly, gang loof off from the creature, take heed of being insnared now, Jer. 45. 5. Seventhly, hide thy treasure in Heaven, where no plundering, &c.
sixthly, gang loof off from the creature, take heed of being Ensnared now, Jer. 45. 5. Seventhly, hide thy treasure in Heaven, where not plundering, etc.
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his friend asks him, why weepest thou? the other should answer, I fore-see within these four or five yeers the Papists and Atheists in Ireland, will raise a horrid rebellion;
his friend asks him, why Weepest thou? the other should answer, I foresee within these four or five Years the Papists and Atheists in Ireland, will raise a horrid rebellion;
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see this 'twixt Elisha and Hazael, 2 King. 8. 11. how true is that now in many, Psal. 55. 12, 13, 14. God hath opened a window in mens brests (as sometimes through the wall to Ezekiel in a vision, Ezek. 8. 8.) whereby their hollow-heartednesse hath been discovered:
see this betwixt Elisha and hazael, 2 King. 8. 11. how true is that now in many, Psalm 55. 12, 13, 14. God hath opened a window in men's breasts (as sometime through the wall to Ezekielem in a vision, Ezekiel 8. 8.) whereby their hollowheartedness hath been discovered:
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so Erasmus and others of late, others affirm it unlawfull only to Christians in the new Testament (as Anabaptists formerly) but he that considers that war is an art,
so Erasmus and Others of late, Others affirm it unlawful only to Christians in the new Testament (as Anabaptists formerly) but he that considers that war is an art,
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as Abraban, Joshua, Gideon, David, &c. Secondly, ye war with men professing the same true Religion with you is lawfull, Jndg. 20. 28, &c. 2 Sam. 2. 13. & 18. 7. yea thirdly, in new Testament lawfull,
as Abrabam, joshua, gideon, David, etc. Secondly, you war with men professing the same true Religion with you is lawful, Judges 20. 28, etc. 2 Sam. 2. 13. & 18. 7. yea Thirdly, in new Testament lawful,
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as appears, first, by Christs direction, Luke 3. 14. and secondly, the Magistrates Commission, Rom. 13. 14. and thirdly, by the Saints practice allowed,
as appears, First, by Christ direction, Lycia 3. 14. and secondly, the Magistrates Commission, Rom. 13. 14. and Thirdly, by the Saints practice allowed,
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Qu. 2. But secondly, the greater Quere is, When, and in what cases war is lawfull? An. first, in generall (for we speak of ordinary war) when it's necessary,
Qu. 2. But secondly, the greater Quere is, When, and in what cases war is lawful? Nias First, in general (for we speak of ordinary war) when it's necessary,
for taking just revenge upon such as doe publike wrong, out-face justice, Malignancs, Delinquents &c. Jud. 20. 8, 18. 1 Sam. 15. 2. 2 〈 ◊ 〉. 10. 7. or 3ly toregain something unjustly taken or detained by Land or Sea, 2 Sam. 7. 14. &c. 2 Chr. 13. 5. Thirdly, a right end, not to maintain a popish Diana, nor any faction,
for taking just revenge upon such as do public wrong, outface Justice, Malignancs, Delinquents etc. Jud. 20. 8, 18. 1 Sam. 15. 2. 2 〈 ◊ 〉. 10. 7. or 3ly toregain something unjustly taken or detained by Land or Sea, 2 Sam. 7. 14. etc. 2 Christ 13. 5. Thirdly, a right end, not to maintain a popish Diana, nor any faction,
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but if he had the opinion, he never wanted arguments to defend it) not to maintaine monopolies, great places, to get other mens estates, to revenge private spleen, &c. but to obtain a just peace, 2 Tim. 2. 2. so 2 Sam. 11. 2. it's there said, that David demanded of Ʋriah, how the war prospered;
but if he had the opinion, he never wanted Arguments to defend it) not to maintain monopolies, great places, to get other men's estates, to revenge private spleen, etc. but to obtain a just peace, 2 Tim. 2. 2. so 2 Sam. 11. 2. it's there said, that David demanded of Ʋriah, how the war prospered;
as, first, undertaking it by prayer in the fear of God, Judg. 20. secondly, when we goe along in a just manner, not to phansie a man guilty for a word, Isa. 29. 31. or for praying Dan. 6. 5. thereby to plunder him, not to accuse men falsly,
as, First, undertaking it by prayer in the Fear of God, Judges 20. secondly, when we go along in a just manner, not to fancy a man guilty for a word, Isaiah 29. 31. or for praying Dan. 6. 5. thereby to plunder him, not to accuse men falsely,
and souldiers blades, as well as Priests frontlet, Zach. 14. 20. Deut. 23. 9, 14. thirdly, firsttender tearms of peace, Deut. 20. 10, 11, 12. fourthly, carry it wisely, Josh. 1. 7. Deut. 20. 38. There is yet a third Quere, more difficult then the two former, and that is;
and Soldiers blades, as well as Priests frontlet, Zach 14. 20. Deuteronomy 23. 9, 14. Thirdly, firsttender terms of peace, Deuteronomy 20. 10, 11, 12. fourthly, carry it wisely, Josh. 1. 7. Deuteronomy 20. 38. There is yet a third Quere, more difficult then the two former, and that is;
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first, that there should be Rulers, or superiours over men, 2 Sam. 23. 3. is Jure Divino, all lawfull government, whether Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy;
First, that there should be Rulers, or superiors over men, 2 Sam. 23. 3. is Jure Divino, all lawful government, whither Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy;
whether Kings, or (which were before them in Israel, Judges, Patriarchs; whether by Consuls, Dictators, Tribunes, &c. in a word, all lawfull government is of God,
whither Kings, or (which were before them in Israel, Judges, Patriarchs; whither by Consuls, Dictators, Tribunes, etc. in a word, all lawful government is of God,
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But secondly, whether this or that Kingdom (or any particular Nation now) shall be governed by Kings, States or Consuls, by a Monarchicall, Aristocraticall,
But secondly, whither this or that Kingdom (or any particular nation now) shall be governed by Kings, States or Consuls, by a Monarchical, Aristocratical,
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or Democraticall government, this can be but Jure Humano, according as that people at their first union, coalition and fundamentall constitution, did bargain or agree;
or Democratical government, this can be but Jure Human, according as that people At their First Union, coalition and fundamental constitution, did bargain or agree;
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God never by his Word or Revelation said, that France and Spain should be governed by Kings any more then Holland, Venice, &c. when Rome was governed by Consuls, Dictators, &c. it was lawfull, according as they did agree for the publike good and safety of the State;
God never by his Word or Revelation said, that France and Spain should be governed by Kings any more then Holland, Venice, etc. when Room was governed by Consuls, Dictators, etc. it was lawful, according as they did agree for the public good and safety of the State;
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the world hath yet not stood six thousand yeers, and the greater part of this time that the world hath stood was spent, ere Gods Israel had a King, 1 Sam. 8. 5, 6, 7. yea, among the Jewes, where they needed no Parliaments (for God him.
the world hath yet not stood six thousand Years, and the greater part of this time that the world hath stood was spent, ere God's Israel had a King, 1 Sam. 8. 5, 6, 7. yea, among the Jews, where they needed no Parliaments (for God him.
self made and gave them their Law of the Land) and God had a speciall hand in choice of their Kings (more then can be said of any Kings now) yet even then the people had a hand and consent in the choice of their Kings, Deut. 17. 14, 15. 2 Chro. 22. 1. 1 King. 12. 1, &c. much more in any other Kingdoms) the institution of government is of God;
self made and gave them their Law of the Land) and God had a special hand in choice of their Kings (more then can be said of any Kings now) yet even then the people had a hand and consent in the choice of their Kings, Deuteronomy 17. 14, 15. 2 Chro 22. 1. 1 King. 12. 1, etc. much more in any other Kingdoms) the Institution of government is of God;
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or for life, or to him and his heirs, or to him and his heirs males for ever, this is Jure humane, a humane Ordinance, 1 Pet. 2. 13. according as that Nation first made their bargain, agreement, &c.
or for life, or to him and his Heirs, or to him and his Heirs males for ever, this is Jure humane, a humane Ordinance, 1 Pet. 2. 13. according as that nation First made their bargain, agreement, etc.
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Fifthly, what priviledges, Prerogatives such a King shall have, what liberties immunities that people under him shall have, this is Jure humano, according as they have,
Fifthly, what privileges, Prerogatives such a King shall have, what Liberties immunities that people under him shall have, this is Jure Human, according as they have,
and do make the bargaine, according to the fundamentall constitutions, agreements and laws of that Land (for France, Spain, Denmark, Hungary, &c. are not all bound by any word of God to have just the same liberties, laws, prerogatives, &c. but according as themselves agree,
and do make the bargain, according to the fundamental constitutions, agreements and laws of that Land (for France, Spain, Denmark, Hungary, etc. Are not all bound by any word of God to have just the same Liberties, laws, prerogatives, etc. but according as themselves agree,
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neither are our Lawyers or inferiour Courts the ultimate Judges, but the last Judge from which there is no appeal with us, is the supream Court of Parliament: (now no Court of the Kingdom is null,
neither Are our Lawyers or inferior Courts the ultimate Judges, but the last Judge from which there is no appeal with us, is the supreme Court of Parliament: (now no Court of the Kingdom is null,
or the acts of it void, because the Kings person is not there, or his mind against it.) This supream Judicatory affirming and declaring to me, that by the fundamentall constitutions and constant agreements and laws of this land, we may defend our laws, liberties, lives, estates, &c. by arms,
or the acts of it void, Because the Kings person is not there, or his mind against it.) This supreme Judicatory affirming and declaring to me, that by the fundamental constitutions and constant agreements and laws of this land, we may defend our laws, Liberties, lives, estates, etc. by arms,
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an unjust conquest without just title (meerly because another is stronger) gives a man no right to my purse, without my consent some way, much lesse to a Kingdome;
an unjust conquest without just title (merely Because Another is Stronger) gives a man no right to my purse, without my consent Some Way, much less to a Kingdom;
when by reason of flatterers, &c. many were banished and terrified, so as it was thought no man durst lift up his head, Zach. 1. 21. yet thousands appeared presently;
when by reason of Flatterers, etc. many were banished and terrified, so as it was Thought no man durst lift up his head, Zach 1. 21. yet thousands appeared presently;
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and that is above mans work, Haggai 1. 14. God touched mens hearts, Ezra 1. 1. 1 Sam. 10. 26. and hath fitted men like Bezaleel and Aholiab, Exod. 31. beyond their naturall temper for this work; of weak, made strong;
and that is above men work, Chaggai 1. 14. God touched men's hearts, Ezra 1. 1. 1 Sam. 10. 26. and hath fitted men like Bezaleel and Aholiab, Exod 31. beyond their natural temper for this work; of weak, made strong;
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of dull, made quick, see Judg. 6. 1, 6. a strong, potent enemy, ver. 5. yet a poor Leader (a thrasher) Gideon, mean person, mean family, mean furniture, weapons, &c. prevailed.
of dull, made quick, see Judges 6. 1, 6. a strong, potent enemy, ver. 5. yet a poor Leader (a thrasher) gideon, mean person, mean family, mean furniture, weapons, etc. prevailed.
how little mens deepe plots have done in this work, but God hath carried on-things beyond the wit of man, 1 Cor. 1. 19. Isa. 44. 29. had those reaching wits many a time taken a quite contrary course,
how little men's deep plots have done in this work, but God hath carried on-things beyond the wit of man, 1 Cor. 1. 19. Isaiah 44. 29. had those reaching wits many a time taken a quite contrary course,
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Fourthly, we have gone most forward by going backward, gained most by our losses, like that plot, Josh. 8. 20. 22. at our losse of Albertan, Bristol, Leicoster, &c. how did our seeming friends turn,
Fourthly, we have gone most forward by going backward, gained most by our losses, like that plot, Josh. 8. 20. 22. At our loss of Albertan, Bristol, Leicoster, etc. how did our seeming Friends turn,
in most great victories, we almost quite lost all, ere we conquered, as Keinton, Newbery, Hessam-More, Naseby, &c. at Atherton we first won, then lost all.
in most great victories, we almost quite lost all, ere we conquered, as Keinton, Newbery, Hessam-More, Naseby, etc. At Atherton we First wone, then lost all.
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Seventhly, the work is done, not by might or by power, but Gods way, by Gods spirit, Zech. 4. 6. like Jericho's wase, the way that Babybon must down, Revel. 14. 6, 7, 8. and Antichrist fall, 2 Thes. 2. 8. Ezra 5. 1, 2. Object. But Antichrist seems to befar from his fall and going down.
Seventhly, the work is done, not by might or by power, but God's Way, by God's Spirit, Zechariah 4. 6. like Jericho's wase, the Way that Babylon must down, Revel. 14. 6, 7, 8. and Antichrist fallen, 2 Thebes 2. 8. Ezra 5. 1, 2. Object. But Antichrist seems to befar from his fallen and going down.
Answ. Consider if as great things, and as unlikely have not been done in England within these few yeers, he that should have told thee but six yeers agoe, that we should have an indissoluble Parliament (save by its own power) that it should last above five yeers together, that there should be never a Monopoly or Bishop in England, that the Book of Common-prayer and twenty such things should be removed;
Answer Consider if as great things, and as unlikely have not been done in England within these few Years, he that should have told thee but six Years ago, that we should have an indissoluble Parliament (save by its own power) that it should last above five Years together, that there should be never a Monopoly or Bishop in England, that the Book of Common prayer and twenty such things should be removed;
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would you have beleeved them? may not we say, God hath done wonders that we looked not for, Isa. 64. 3. B••d. 15. 11. and who knowes but God may say, thou shalt see greater things 〈 ◊ 〉 these, John 5. 20. then may we change our praises as they, Jer. 16. 14.
would you have believed them? may not we say, God hath done wonders that we looked not for, Isaiah 64. 3. B••d. 15. 11. and who knows but God may say, thou shalt see greater things 〈 ◊ 〉 these, John 5. 20. then may we change our praises as they, Jer. 16. 14.
Secondly, when Antichrist goes down, he will goe down suddenly, like his Master, Luke 10. 17. like Pharaoh, Human, Belshazzar, unexpectedly, see Revel. 18. 8, 10, 17, 19, 21. like a great mil-stone thrown down violently.
Secondly, when Antichrist Goes down, he will go down suddenly, like his Master, Lycia 10. 17. like Pharaoh, Human, Belshazzar, unexpectedly, see Revel. 18. 8, 10, 17, 19, 21. like a great millstone thrown down violently.
Eightly, God hath done much already, he hath already made that good to us in Isa. 14. 2. that Gods people take them captives, whose captives they were, and rule over their oppressors:
Eighth, God hath done much already, he hath already made that good to us in Isaiah 14. 2. that God's people take them captives, whose captives they were, and Rule over their Oppressors's:
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That when wars, plunderings, &c. befall a Nation, it's God that sends them, that gives up a people to them, 2 King. 24. 3. 2 Chron. 15. 5, 6. Amos 3. 3. the enemies are Gods rod, Isa. 10. 5. Gods sword, Psal. 17. 13. Gods battle-Axe, Jer. 51. 20. And this is not without reason,
That when wars, plunderings, etc. befall a nation, it's God that sends them, that gives up a people to them, 2 King. 24. 3. 2 Chronicles 15. 5, 6. Amos 3. 3. the enemies Are God's rod, Isaiah 10. 5. God's sword, Psalm 17. 13. God's battle-Axe, Jer. 51. 20. And this is not without reason,
and falshoods of seeming friends, are in times of wars and plunderings much discovered, many such visions like that Ezek. 8. 8. hath God revealed to us. Secondly, his power;
and falsehoods of seeming Friends, Are in times of wars and plunderings much discovered, many such visions like that Ezekiel 8. 8. hath God revealed to us. Secondly, his power;
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that he can make medicines of poysons, bring light out of darknesse, and much good to his people and Church by wars and losses, 2 Chron. 12. 9. and in the first time (eft times as worst,
that he can make medicines of poisons, bring Light out of darkness, and much good to his people and Church by wars and losses, 2 Chronicles 12. 9. and in the First time (eft times as worst,
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Thirdly, to quicken them to duties with more heat, to cry more heartily, Hos. 5. 15. to take away their scum, Ezek. 24. 6. to make them shine brighter, Dan. 11. 34, 35. Isa. 4. 3, 4. Zech. 13. 8, 9. Isa. 1. 25, 26. & 27. 9. and other such good ends, which I have formerly mentioned.
Thirdly, to quicken them to duties with more heat, to cry more heartily, Hos. 5. 15. to take away their scum, Ezekiel 24. 6. to make them shine Brighter, Dan. 11. 34, 35. Isaiah 4. 3, 4. Zechariah 13. 8, 9. Isaiah 1. 25, 26. & 27. 9. and other such good ends, which I have formerly mentioned.
Consider first, such a submitting patient frame of heart God loves and likes, and looks for, 2 Sam. 15. 26. secondly, such a frame of spirit hath a promise of ease and delivery, Levit. 26. 41, 42. thirdly, with such submission cast thy care on God,
Consider First, such a submitting patient frame of heart God loves and likes, and looks for, 2 Sam. 15. 26. secondly, such a frame of Spirit hath a promise of ease and delivery, Levit. 26. 41, 42. Thirdly, with such submission cast thy care on God,
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weak means, contrary means, no means, Job 34. 20. when past hope in mans eye, Deut. 32. 36, as Isaac, Jonab, &c. wait on God then in these hardest times, and comfort we our selves:
weak means, contrary means, no means, Job 34. 20. when passed hope in men eye, Deuteronomy 32. 36, as Isaac, Jonab, etc. wait on God then in these Hardest times, and Comfort we our selves:
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for first, are there not a great number of Abels slain, whose blood cries under the Altar, Revel. 6. 9, 10. and will not God avenge his elect speedily? Luke 18. 7, 8. Jer. 51. 35.
for First, Are there not a great number of Abel's slave, whose blood cries under the Altar, Revel. 6. 9, 10. and will not God avenge his elect speedily? Lycia 18. 7, 8. Jer. 51. 35.
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Secondly, many Saints (though dead) have left prayers for these times, and for this work, who sowed what others must reap, John 4. and laid the first stone of this work,
Secondly, many Saints (though dead) have left Prayers for these times, and for this work, who sowed what Others must reap, John 4. and laid the First stone of this work,
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Sixthly, Gods Name is much engaged in this work, Exod. 32. 12. Numb. 14. 15, 16. Seventhly, enemies sins ripen apace, Gen. 15. 16. Zech. 5. 9. Ephah fils apace.
Sixthly, God's Name is much engaged in this work, Exod 32. 12. Numb. 14. 15, 16. Seventhly, enemies Sins ripen apace, Gen. 15. 16. Zechariah 5. 9. Ephah fills apace.
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For first, this is Gods end when he sends these robbers and troubles, Zeph. 3. 5, 7. secondly, it was the Churches way, Davids Psal. 13. 1. Isa. 26. 9. thirdly,
For First, this is God's end when he sends these robbers and Troubles, Zephaniah 3. 5, 7. secondly, it was the Churches Way, Davids Psalm 13. 1. Isaiah 26. 9. Thirdly,
Ʋse 5. Lastly, art thou, thy friends, or Church distressed, look up at him for cure that made the wound, meet God, Amos 4. 12. seek his face, 2 Chron. 7. 13, 14. Psal. 80. 3. yea, cry to God for help now;
Ʋse 5. Lastly, art thou, thy Friends, or Church distressed, look up At him for cure that made the wound, meet God, Amos 4. 12. seek his face, 2 Chronicles 7. 13, 14. Psalm 80. 3. yea, cry to God for help now;
like a woman in travail, ready to bring forth an excellent birth, but a Dragon stands ready to devour it, Revel. 12. many are like those wicked spirits, Mark 9. when they see they must be cast out, they rend all (though a Kingdom) in pieces;
like a woman in travail, ready to bring forth an excellent birth, but a Dragon Stands ready to devour it, Revel. 12. many Are like those wicked spirits, Mark 9. when they see they must be cast out, they rend all (though a Kingdom) in Pieces;
thirdly, God expects thy cries for his sick Spouse, Ezek. 36. 37. fourthly, Church expects and cals for it, Isa. 51. 18. Lam. 1. 1, 2, 17. But may I but have leave to give you a brief of what I should have said to the other points, and I have done.
Thirdly, God expects thy cries for his sick Spouse, Ezekiel 36. 37. fourthly, Church expects and calls for it, Isaiah 51. 18. Lam. 1. 1, 2, 17. But may I but have leave to give you a brief of what I should have said to the other points, and I have done.
Observ. 3. Jacobs sins and iniquities are the procuring and meritorious causes of Jacobs punishment, Micah 6. 9. Jer, 9. 12. Lam. 3. 4. Isa. 59. 1, 2. and no wonder;
Observation 3. Jacobs Sins and iniquities Are the procuring and meritorious Causes of Jacobs punishment, micah 6. 9. Jer, 9. 12. Lam. 3. 4. Isaiah 59. 1, 2. and no wonder;
when we by sin doe what in us lyes to plunder God of his Sabhaths, of his pure worship, of his praise, of his obedience, of his goods, our souls and body:
when we by since do what in us lies to plunder God of his Sabhaths, of his pure worship, of his praise, of his Obedience, of his goods, our Souls and body:
we may say of this war as Zipporah of Meses, a bloody war hast thou been unto me, in which some have lost their husbands, some their sons, some their friends, some their estates;
we may say of this war as Zipporah of Meses, a bloody war hast thou been unto me, in which Some have lost their Husbands, Some their Sons, Some their Friends, Some their estates;
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would you like it to see your Town robbed and spoiled, your channels run with blood, your houses plundered? if not, forsake your sins that procure these;
would you like it to see your Town robbed and spoiled, your channels run with blood, your houses plundered? if not, forsake your Sins that procure these;
then first, acknowledge thy sinne, Psal. 32. 5. and thy worthinesse to perish forthy sin, come before the Lord like Benhadad, with ropes about your necks, say, Lord if thou wilt condemne me, here I am, thou shalt need no other witnesse;
then First, acknowledge thy sin, Psalm 32. 5. and thy worthiness to perish forthy since, come before the Lord like Benhadad, with ropes about your necks, say, Lord if thou wilt condemn me, Here I am, thou shalt need no other witness;
Observ. 4. That when God pours these sore calamities of war, spoiling, &c. aforementioned, upon a people, he expects they should be sensible of, affected with them and mourn under them,
Observation 4. That when God pours these soar calamities of war, spoiling, etc. aforementioned, upon a people, he expects they should be sensible of, affected with them and mourn under them,
and no wonder, for first, God cals for this mourning temper, when he afflicts a people, Isa. 22. 12. Rom. 12. 15, 16. secondly, Church cals for it, have pitty upon me, have pitty upon me, Job 19. 21. Lam. 2. 18, 19. thirdly, God complains when we are not affected with the rod,
and no wonder, for First, God calls for this mourning temper, when he afflicts a people, Isaiah 22. 12. Rom. 12. 15, 16. secondly, Church calls for it, have pity upon me, have pity upon me, Job 19. 21. Lam. 2. 18, 19. Thirdly, God complains when we Are not affected with the rod,
when we lay it not to heart, Hos. 7. 9. Amos 6. 6. Obad. v, 12, 13. so doth the Church also complain for want thereof, Lam. 1. 12. fourthly, the Saints of God have laid Gods rod sore to heart,
when we lay it not to heart, Hos. 7. 9. Amos 6. 6. Obadiah v, 12, 13. so does the Church also complain for want thereof, Lam. 1. 12. fourthly, the Saints of God have laid God's rod soar to heart,
thus Nehemiah, though he had provision, wine, &c. enough, and was servant in ordinary to the highest Potentate on earth, Neh. 1. 3, 4. & 2. 2, 3. so Daniel one of the highest subjects on earth.
thus Nehemiah, though he had provision, wine, etc. enough, and was servant in ordinary to the highest Potentate on earth, Neh 1. 3, 4. & 2. 2, 3. so daniel one of the highest subject's on earth.
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see how he is affected with the Churches calamities, Dan. 10. 3. so Jer. 9. 1. witnesse his Lamentations, see Ʋriah, 2 Sam. 11. 11. see Elisha, when he but foresaw the miseries that would come on Israel, 2 King. 8. 11, 12. above all, see Christ over Jerusalem, Luke 19. 41, 41. And reason good,
see how he is affected with the Churches calamities, Dan. 10. 3. so Jer. 9. 1. witness his Lamentations, see Ʋriah, 2 Sam. 11. 11. see Elisha, when he but foresaw the misery's that would come on Israel, 2 King. 8. 11, 12. above all, see christ over Jerusalem, Lycia 19. 41, 41. And reason good,
the Church trembled and were all afraid, when but one or two were smitten, Acts 5. 11. how much more when God strikes down thousands, David cryes, he was afraid of Gods judgements, Psal. 119. 120.
the Church trembled and were all afraid, when but one or two were smitten, Acts 5. 11. how much more when God strikes down thousands, David cries, he was afraid of God's Judgments, Psalm 119. 120.
what professed Atheisme against the first Commandement, like him that was advised to leave sin, else there was hel for him, cried, Tune credam cum illuc venero;
what professed Atheism against the First Commandment, like him that was advised to leave since, Else there was hell for him, cried, Tune Creed cum Illuc venero;
or that Souldier that on the one side of his shield (as he fancied) pictured the image of God, with these words under it, Si tu non vis, on the other side, the Devil,
or that Soldier that on the one side of his shield (as he fancied) pictured the image of God, with these words under it, Si tu non vis, on the other side, the devil,
So what open Idolatry against the second Commandement (Atheists and Papists being combined together,) what prophane swearing, cursing, damming, ramming, banning against the third;
So what open Idolatry against the second Commandment (Atheists and Papists being combined together,) what profane swearing, cursing, damming, ramming, banning against the third;
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so that he whose face they durst scarce (the other day) look at, cannot say, his house, lands, goods, wife, children, &c. are his own, Isa. 3. 5. Lam. 4. 5. & 5. 8. but drag him forth of his house bare,
so that he whose face they durst scarce (the other day) look At, cannot say, his house, Lands, goods, wife, children, etc. Are his own, Isaiah 3. 5. Lam. 4. 5. & 5. 8. but drag him forth of his house bore,
though gray headed and bare-foot, and use him villanously, as Phocas did to that good Emperour Mauritius, for murder, whordome and stealing, (breaches of the sixth, seventh and eighth Commandements) which usually goe together;
though grey headed and barefoot, and use him villanously, as Phocas did to that good Emperor Mauritius, for murder, whoredom and stealing, (Breaches of the sixth, seventh and eighth commandments) which usually go together;
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how do men jeer at it, the gospellers, gospel lives, faith, &c. nay, how do some openly cast off the old Testament & much of the new, both in doctrine and practice? and should we not,
how do men jeer At it, the Evangelists, gospel lives, faith, etc. nay, how do Some openly cast off the old Testament & much of the new, both in Doctrine and practice? and should we not,
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nay, can we but lay these things to heart that are practised in these plundering times? if our father, husband, wife, &c. vvas struck down, vve would mourn;
nay, can we but lay these things to heart that Are practised in these plundering times? if our father, husband, wife, etc. was struck down, we would mourn;
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and is not God dearer to us then a thousand friends, shall vve not lay it to heart vvhen men grow vvorse then Devils, James 2. 19. neither beleeve nor tremble?
and is not God Dearer to us then a thousand Friends, shall we not lay it to heart when men grow Worse then Devils, James 2. 19. neither believe nor tremble?
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Thirdly, vvhen the enemy gets a petty victory, Gods name is blasphemed, therefore should vve be affected and afflicted, he cannot be content to strip, plunder, beat the poor Saint (whom he blasphemes Round-head) but he must rail on and revile his God;
Thirdly, when the enemy gets a Petty victory, God's name is blasphemed, Therefore should we be affected and afflicted, he cannot be content to strip, plunder, beatrice the poor Saint (whom he blasphemes Roundhead) but he must rail on and revile his God;
where is your God now? what is become of your Fasting, Conventicles, long prayers, praying by the spirit? alas, this kils a Davids heart, troubles old Eli and his daughter, more then other crosses, 1 Sam. 4. 18, 19, 21. Psal. 74. 18, 19. & 79. 10, 11. so Moses, Exod. 32. 11. Numb. 14. 16. so Psal. 3. 2. & 10. 13. & 42. 3. Reas. 2. In regard of our Brethren and Country;
where is your God now? what is become of your Fasting, Conventicles, long Prayers, praying by the Spirit? alas, this kills a Davids heart, Troubles old Eli and his daughter, more then other Crosses, 1 Sam. 4. 18, 19, 21. Psalm 74. 18, 19. & 79. 10, 11. so Moses, Exod 32. 11. Numb. 14. 16. so Psalm 3. 2. & 10. 13. & 42. 3. Reas. 2. In regard of our Brothers and Country;
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for first, many are banished, plundered, wounded, slain, their houses burned, themselves outwardly undone, that are very dear to God, whose lives are precious, Lam. 4. 2. blood precious, Psal. 72. 14. death precious, Psal. 116. 15. Gods servants, friends, children, heirs, Christs fellows (fellow servants, fellow sufferers fellow conquerors, Rom. 8. fellow judges, 1 Cor, 6. 2. fellow citizens with the Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 8. 17. nay, Christs spouses, partakers of divine promises, divine nature, divine (communicable) priviledges of Christ, 2 Pet. 1. 4. and shall we not lay this to heart?
for First, many Are banished, plundered, wounded, slave, their houses burned, themselves outwardly undone, that Are very dear to God, whose lives Are precious, Lam. 4. 2. blood precious, Psalm 72. 14. death precious, Psalm 116. 15. God's Servants, Friends, children, Heirs, Christ Fellows (fellow Servants, fellow sufferers fellow conquerors, Rom. 8. fellow judges, 1 Cor, 6. 2. fellow Citizens with the Lord jesus christ, Rom. 8. 17. nay, Christ Spouses, partakers of divine promises, divine nature, divine (communicable) privileges of christ, 2 Pet. 1. 4. and shall we not lay this to heart?
Secondly, they are neer to us, of the same house with us (for all Gods Church is but one house, only severall Chambers and Parlours, 1 Pet. 4. 17.) nay, members of same body, under same head, 1 Cor. 12. 12, 26. and when these suffer deeply, shall not we mourn? then are we but glassie eyes,
Secondly, they Are near to us, of the same house with us (for all God's Church is but one house, only several Chambers and Parlours, 1 Pet. 4. 17.) nay, members of same body, under same head, 1 Cor. 12. 12, 26. and when these suffer deeply, shall not we mourn? then Are we but glassy eyes,
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can we see our native Country spoiled, torn in pieces by its own sons and not mourn? see Neh. 2. 3. Psal. 107. 34. Joel 2. 3. how hath this darling soyl and Kingdom been harassed and over-run by the Saxons (Anno 447. after Christ) whom King Vortiger sent for to help him against the Picts and Scots, who came over hither under the conduct of Hengistus and Horsus, with about 9000. men at first,
can we see our native Country spoiled, torn in Pieces by its own Sons and not mourn? see Neh 2. 3. Psalm 107. 34. Joel 2. 3. how hath this darling soil and Kingdom been harassed and overrun by the Saxons (Anno 447. After christ) whom King Vortigern sent for to help him against the Picts and Scots, who Come over hither under the conduct of Hengistus and Horsus, with about 9000. men At First,
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but after they had conquered the enemy, they conquered King Vortiger himself, slew his Nobles, got first a Castle in Kent (Thong Castle) then a County,
but After they had conquered the enemy, they conquered King Vortigern himself, slew his Nobles, god First a Castle in Kenned (Thong Castle) then a County,
After came in the Danes, fetcht in by one of our Nobility, Beorne Bockard (as some say, by occasion of one Lothbroke) under the conduct of two Danish Captains, Hunga and Hubba, upon the Danes comming into England, they slew Osbert King of Northumberland, and so revenged the cause of Bockard, & after shot King Edmond to death with arrows, having bound him to a Tree, therein revenging the death of one Lothbroke (slain by one Beric King Edmonds falconer:) These Danes again plundered the poor Inhabitants of this Land, kept them under as slaves,
After Come in the Danes, fetched in by one of our Nobilt, Beorne Beckard (as Some say, by occasion of one Lothbroke) under the conduct of two Danish Captains, Hunga and Hubba, upon the Danes coming into England, they slew Osbert King of Northumberland, and so revenged the cause of Beckard, & After shot King Edmund to death with arrows, having bound him to a Tree, therein revenging the death of one Lothbroke (slave by one Beric King Edmonds falconer:) These Danes again plundered the poor Inhabitants of this Land, kept them under as slaves,
After this, came in the Normans from Normandy in France, in the dayes of King Harold brought hither by William Duke of Normandy (after called William the Conquerer) landed neer Hastings in Sussex, September 28. 1066. Duke William sunk all his ships, that so his men might resolve to fight (for fly they could not) fought with Harold October 14. in the yeer of Christ 1066. in which battle were slain about 68000. men, William proved the Conquerer, got the Crown, the poor Inhabitants were again plundered, their lands, places, estates were given to the French, many fled to Scotland, to King Malcolme there, &c. but yet these were plunderings from forraign Nations,
After this, Come in the Normans from Normandy in France, in the days of King Harold brought hither by William Duke of Normandy (After called William the Conqueror) landed near Hastings in Sussex, September 28. 1066. Duke William sunk all his ships, that so his men might resolve to fight (for fly they could not) fought with Harold October 14. in the year of christ 1066. in which battle were slave about 68000. men, William proved the Conqueror, god the Crown, the poor Inhabitants were again plundered, their Lands, places, estates were given to the French, many fled to Scotland, to King Malcolm there, etc. but yet these were plunderings from foreign nations,
it's true also, we have had terrible civill warres in England before this in the Barons war, in the divisions twixt the houses of Lancaster and York; but still ours are worse;
it's true also, we have had terrible civil wars in England before this in the Barons war, in the divisions betwixt the houses of Lancaster and York; but still ours Are Worse;
when those wars were at hottest, it's Chronicled for a strange wonder, that in the Reign of Edward the fourth, there were nine severall battels fought in that civil war,
when those wars were At hottest, it's Chronicled for a strange wonder, that in the Reign of Edward the fourth, there were nine several battles fought in that civil war,
how is our Country (lately like the Garden of God) now become a desolute Wildernesse, Joel 2. 3. that Land that Gregory (after called the great) at Rome called Angel-land, a Land of Angels;
how is our Country (lately like the Garden of God) now become a desolute Wilderness, Joel 2. 3. that Land that Gregory (After called the great) At Room called Angel-land, a Land of Angels;
another comes like Jobs messengers, and cries, thy goods are plundered, sheep and Cattel &c. gone by the Sabeans, &c. Job 1. another is shot to death,
Another comes like Jobs messengers, and cries, thy goods Are plundered, sheep and Cattle etc. gone by the Sabeans, etc. Job 1. Another is shot to death,
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Secondly, because that which lies on others to day, may be our case to morrow, ille bodiè ego cras, as Bernards good old man said, the cup may passe unto us, Lam. 4. 21. we may be forced to drink round of Gods cup, Jer. 25. 28, 29. & 49. 12. say not they are greater sinners then we that are sharplier chastized, Luke 13. 4, 5. but lay it to heart as if we were in bonds, Heb. 13. 3. Gal. 6. 1. But I must break up;
Secondly, Because that which lies on Others to day, may be our case to morrow, Isle bodiè ego cras, as Bernards good old man said, the cup may pass unto us, Lam. 4. 21. we may be forced to drink round of God's cup, Jer. 25. 28, 29. & 49. 12. say not they Are greater Sinners then we that Are sharplier Chastised, Lycia 13. 4, 5. but lay it to heart as if we were in bonds, Hebrew 13. 3. Gal. 6. 1. But I must break up;
en•••es cry, down with us, down to the ground, Psal. 137. 7. seeming friends, that say, hereby they get their wealth, Acts 19. 25. Newters of Gallio's temper,
en•••es cry, down with us, down to the ground, Psalm 137. 7. seeming Friends, that say, hereby they get their wealth, Acts 19. 25. Newters of Gallio's temper,
Secondly, they that are sensible of Jacobs troubles, but impute them to a wrong cause, they say as Barbarians of Paul, or Job's friends of him, Surely Iacobs cause is naught, be goes in a wrong way, else had never been so given up to the spoilers and robbers;
Secondly, they that Are sensible of Jacobs Troubles, but impute them to a wrong cause, they say as Barbarians of Paul, or Job's Friends of him, Surely Iacobs cause is nought, be Goes in a wrong Way, Else had never been so given up to the spoilers and robbers;
then we pour out tears, like brazen-faced Zimri, when all the Congregation was weeping, Num. 25. 6. Sixthly, they that come hither and sit here, but are not affected, mourn not;
then we pour out tears, like brazenfaced Zimri, when all the Congregation was weeping, Num. 25. 6. Sixthly, they that come hither and fit Here, but Are not affected, mourn not;
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fasting days should be weeping days, fasting and weeping used to be joyned together, Neh. 1. 4. Est. 43. 1 Sam. 7. 6. Joel 2. 12. many are very eager and earnest in buying, in selling, trading, hunting, coursing, only mighty carelesse, mindlesse, in hearing, praying,
fasting days should be weeping days, fasting and weeping used to be joined together, Neh 1. 4. Est. 43. 1 Sam. 7. 6. Joel 2. 12. many Are very eager and earnest in buying, in selling, trading, hunting, coursing, only mighty careless, mindless, in hearing, praying,
or like mourning Jeremy, Lam. 3. 50. till God look down and heal his Church: Now this insensiblenesse in these sad days, this not laying these things to heart, is,
or like mourning Jeremiah, Lam. 3. 50. till God look down and heal his Church: Now this insensibleness in these sad days, this not laying these things to heart, is,
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first, a walking contrary to God, Isa. 22. 12. Levit. 26. 40. secondly, it argues much folly and blindnesse of mind, Jer. 5. 3, 4. thirdly, much hardnesse of heart, worse then Pharaoh, Manasses, Prodigall, they in times of crosses relented, Exod. 9. 27, 28. 2 Chron. 33. 12. Luke 15. fourthly, it's a despising God;
First, a walking contrary to God, Isaiah 22. 12. Levit. 26. 40. secondly, it argues much folly and blindness of mind, Jer. 5. 3, 4. Thirdly, much hardness of heart, Worse then Pharaoh, Manasses, Prodigal, they in times of Crosses relented, Exod 9. 27, 28. 2 Chronicles 33. 12. Lycia 15. fourthly, it's a despising God;
as Balaam did the wages of unrighteousnesse, so as word and sword could not turn him, 2 Pet. 2. 15. sixtly, it argues want of love to Christ, 1 John. 3. 17. & 4. 20. seventhly, want of love and zeal to Gods Cause, Psal. 74. 18, 19. & 79. 10, 11. Ʋse. 2. The second Use should have been for tryall, whether we are rightly affected with Jacobs troubles;
as balaam did the wages of unrighteousness, so as word and sword could not turn him, 2 Pet. 2. 15. sixthly, it argues want of love to christ, 1 John. 3. 17. & 4. 20. seventhly, want of love and zeal to God's Cause, Psalm 74. 18, 19. & 79. 10, 11. Ʋse. 2. The second Use should have been for trial, whither we Are rightly affected with Jacobs Troubles;
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how are we afflicted on dayes of humiliation, Levit. 23. 27. Ezek. 7. 16. thirdly, are we affected with sin, the cause of all these troubles? fourthly, doe we turn from our evil vvays and reform, Jonah 3. 10. Ʋse 3. But to end, lastly, be exhorted this mourning day, to consider and lay to heart Jacobs troubles;
how Are we afflicted on days of humiliation, Levit. 23. 27. Ezekiel 7. 16. Thirdly, Are we affected with since, the cause of all these Troubles? fourthly, do we turn from our evil ways and reform, Jonah 3. 10. Ʋse 3. But to end, lastly, be exhorted this mourning day, to Consider and lay to heart Jacobs Troubles;
as first, the scattered dry bones of Germany; secondly, the Acheldema and tortures of Ireland; thirdly, the divisions of Scotland; fourthly, the plunderings in England: fiftly, the fury of battle and sword, hacking & hewing amongst us;
as First, the scattered dry bones of Germany; secondly, the Aceldama and tortures of Ireland; Thirdly, the divisions of Scotland; fourthly, the plunderings in England: Fifty, the fury of battle and sword, hacking & hewing among us;
sixtly, the destroying Angel, the noysome pestilence in many places of our Land and Country; seventhly, the scisms, rents, old, new errours in the Church;
sixthly, the destroying Angel, the noisome pestilence in many places of our Land and Country; seventhly, the schisms, rends, old, new errors in the Church;
there vvas light and knovvledge in King Edward the fixt his dayes, more in Queen Elizabeths, more still in King James his, most in King Charles his dayes,
there was Light and knowledge in King Edward the fixed his days, more in Queen Elizabeths, more still in King James his, most in King Charles his days,
novv God knocks at the gates vvith a fear of the plague the King called in Anno 1642. the King of Kings knocks novv in 1645. tenthly, the danger of continuing these troubles, till all be dasht in pieces, and many such like evils.
now God knocks At the gates with a Fear of the plague the King called in Anno 1642. the King of Kings knocks now in 1645. tenthly, the danger of Continuing these Troubles, till all be dashed in Pieces, and many such like evils.
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Qu. What should vve do? Ans. first, ponder sadly, the lands miseries, the particulars, the quantity, the quality of them, Psal. 41. 1. secondly, ponder thy ovvn evil vvays,
Qu. What should we do? Ans. First, ponder sadly, the Lands misery's, the particulars, the quantity, the quality of them, Psalm 41. 1. secondly, ponder thy own evil ways,
as sadly, Psal. 4. 4. Ezek. 36. 31. Lam. 3. 40. sift thy self for thy sins (as the word is Zeph. 2. 12.) when God sifts the Land, Amos 9. 9. doe as the Prodigall, return to thy self, Luke 15. 17. thirdly, clear God in all this,
as sadly, Psalm 4. 4. Ezekiel 36. 31. Lam. 3. 40. sift thy self for thy Sins (as the word is Zephaniah 2. 12.) when God sifts the Land, Amos 9. 9. doe as the Prodigal, return to thy self, Lycia 15. 17. Thirdly, clear God in all this,
fourthly, have a fellow feeling of thy brethrens miseries Heb. 13. 3. so as to pitty them in thy heart, Jer. 4. 19, 20. Lam. 3. 51. and pray for them with thy heart and tongue, Isa. 62. 3. help them in thy life, mourn for them, Neh. 1. 4. and look not only on them,
fourthly, have a fellow feeling of thy Brothers' misery's Hebrew 13. 3. so as to pity them in thy heart, Jer. 4. 19, 20. Lam. 3. 51. and pray for them with thy heart and tongue, Isaiah 62. 3. help them in thy life, mourn for them, Neh 1. 4. and look not only on them,
thirdly, you that have power, punish wickednesse and vice, let it not be now when the Kingdom bleeds (as a godly Divine saith) as hard to pull down a base Alehouse, as to win Dunkirk, &c. Motives might be many, but I will only hint at one or two and conclude:
Thirdly, you that have power, Punish wickedness and vice, let it not be now when the Kingdom bleeds (as a godly Divine Says) as hard to pull down a base Alehouse, as to win Dunkirk, etc. Motives might be many, but I will only hint At one or two and conclude:
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First, to lay to heart Jacobs troubles, with the cause thereof, is the way to save us in time of danger, Ezek. 9. 4. when King Zedekiah would juggle on all sides, mourning Ieremy speaks home and plain,
First, to lay to heart Jacobs Troubles, with the cause thereof, is the Way to save us in time of danger, Ezekiel 9. 4. when King Zedekiah would juggle on all sides, mourning Ieremy speaks home and plain,
yet finds more favour from the Chaldeans heathen Army, then Zedekiah and all the Nobles, Jer. 39. 6, 7, 11, 12. so Ester 4. 14. Secondly, we have set apart this day to lay to heart Jacobs troubles, let us doe the work that we came for:
yet finds more favour from the Chaldeans heathen Army, then Zedekiah and all the Nobles, Jer. 39. 6, 7, 11, 12. so Ester 4. 14. Secondly, we have Set apart this day to lay to heart Jacobs Troubles, let us doe the work that we Come for:
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and myself, break off with the sad complaint of mourning Jeremy Lam. 3. 48, 49, 50, 51. Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people;
and myself, break off with the sad complaint of mourning Jeremiah Lam. 3. 48, 49, 50, 51. Mine eye Runneth down with Rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people;
