A discovery of peace: or, The thoughts of the Almighty for the ending of his peoples calamities. Intimated in a sermon at Christ-church London, before the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor, the right worshipfull the Aldermen; together with the worshipfull companies of the said city, upon the 24th of April, 1644. Being the solemn day of their publike Humiliation and monethly fast. By John Strickland, B.D. pastor of the church at St. Edmunds, in the city of New Sarum; a member of the Assembly of Divines.
THE Jewish Church was now in a sad condition, •od was provoked against her for the sins of K. Manasseh, especially for that innocent blood which he shed,
THE Jewish Church was now in a sad condition, •od was provoked against her for the Sins of K. Manasses, especially for that innocent blood which he shed,
and for which the Lord protested he would not be pacified, 2 King. 24.3, 4. therefore Jehoiachim, with the greatest part of the Iewes, were now carried away captive into Babylon, there to remain in slaverie for threescore and ten yeares:
and for which the Lord protested he would not be pacified, 2 King. 24.3, 4. Therefore Jehoiachim, with the greatest part of the Iewes, were now carried away captive into Babylon, there to remain in slavery for threescore and ten Years:
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And now because the people could not beare the thoughts of so long a bondage, there arose up among them false prophets (which are alwayes ready to feed the peoples humors) & put them in hope that their slavery should be of a far shorter continuance,
And now Because the people could not bear the thoughts of so long a bondage, there arose up among them false Prophets (which Are always ready to feed the peoples humours) & put them in hope that their slavery should be of a Far shorter Continuance,
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namely, that they should not continue in bondage above two yeares, as you have it, Jerem. 28.3, 4. To prevent the mischief that this doctrine might bring upon the people (namely the peoples impenitencie and carnall securitie, by being mis-led into such deceitfull expectations) the Prophet Jeremie writes a letter from Jerusalem unto the people of the captivitie, in this chapter;
namely, that they should not continue in bondage above two Years, as you have it, Jeremiah 28.3, 4. To prevent the mischief that this Doctrine might bring upon the people (namely the peoples impenitency and carnal security, by being misled into such deceitful Expectations) the Prophet Jeremiah writes a Letter from Jerusalem unto the people of the captivity, in this chapter;
and therein, to undeceive the people, hee adviseth them that they should (for all that the false Prophets had said) make provision for a longer stay in Jerusalem then for two years, that they should marry wives,
and therein, to undeceive the people, he adviseth them that they should (for all that the false prophets had said) make provision for a longer stay in Jerusalem then for two Years, that they should marry wives,
Next, forasmuch as he saw their hearts hancred after Jerusalem, that they might return to their own Land again, he acquaints them in the second place, that the remnant of the people, that were not yet carried away from Jerusalem, should be very shortly led into a like captivity,
Next, forasmuch as he saw their hearts hancred After Jerusalem, that they might return to their own Land again, he acquaints them in the second place, that the remnant of the people, that were not yet carried away from Jerusalem, should be very shortly led into a like captivity,
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This argument he presseth on them from the 15, verse to 20. So you shall find it in the Historie, 2 Kings 25. In the former branch of the Prophets Letter, (wherein he doth indevour to take up the peoples thoughts about longer stay in Babylon) be pleased to mark two considerable things, that are distinctly delivered.
This argument he Presseth on them from the 15, verse to 20. So you shall find it in the History, 2 Kings 25. In the former branch of the prophets letter, (wherein he does endeavour to take up the peoples thoughts about longer stay in Babylon) be pleased to mark two considerable things, that Are distinctly Delivered.
for though hee would not bring deliverance in such a time as the false prophets had foretold, (in the compasse of two yeares) yet hee would not faile to bring them deliverance in due time;
for though he would not bring deliverance in such a time as the false Prophets had foretold, (in the compass of two Years) yet he would not fail to bring them deliverance in due time;
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Before I come to the words of the Text, give me leave a little to insist upon the designe and scope of the holy Ghost in this letter of the Prophet Jeremie; wherein,
Before I come to the words of the Text, give me leave a little to insist upon the Design and scope of the holy Ghost in this Letter of the Prophet Jeremiah; wherein,
You may observe that the Prophet Habakkuk (who is conceived to be contemporary with the Prophet Jeremie, and therefore to speak of the same thing) gives the very same advice or command concerning this very busines of the Babylonish captivity.
You may observe that the Prophet Habakkuk (who is conceived to be contemporary with the Prophet Jeremiah, and Therefore to speak of the same thing) gives the very same Advice or command Concerning this very business of the Babylonish captivity.
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or hotnesse of spirit, wherin men are too much carried away with longing after deliverance, and therefore he would have men to possesse themselves with more patience:
or hotness of Spirit, wherein men Are too much carried away with longing After deliverance, and Therefore he would have men to possess themselves with more patience:
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but it shall not tarry in respect of Gods own determination, Qui in ipsa tarditate semperaccelerat, it shall never stay beyond his counsell and appointment.
but it shall not tarry in respect of God's own determination, Qui in ipsa tarditate semperaccelerat, it shall never stay beyond his counsel and appointment.
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First, it is Gods prerogative Royal to lay on and to take off affliction, and that in his own time, he hath the disposall of the seasons and opportunitie of both, he challengeth it in 32. Deut. 39. See now, that I,
First, it is God's prerogative Royal to lay on and to take off affliction, and that in his own time, he hath the disposal of the seasons and opportunity of both, he Challengeth it in 32. Deuteronomy 39. See now, that I,
It is reported of Domitian, that when he escaped from Vitellius seeking to destroy him, he resolved that in the place where he lay hid, he would build a Temple,
It is reported of Domitian, that when he escaped from Vitellius seeking to destroy him, he resolved that in the place where he lay hid, he would built a Temple,
And had a heathen so much zeale for the honour of an Idoll-god, that hee would ascribe it all to him? How much more should we ascribe the honour of our deliverances to the true God,
And had a heathen so much zeal for the honour of an Idol-god, that he would ascribe it all to him? How much more should we ascribe the honour of our Deliverances to the true God,
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for he is both able to help, and he is also of a good disposition, (if I may say so little of him.) The Apostle on that ground exhorts men, to cast all their burthen on him, in 1 Pet. 5.6, 7. Cast all your care on him, for hee careth for you;
for he is both able to help, and he is also of a good disposition, (if I may say so little of him.) The Apostle on that ground exhorts men, to cast all their burden on him, in 1 Pet. 5.6, 7. Cast all your care on him, for he Careth for you;
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You have an excellent and a cleare example in Ephraim, Hosea 5.13, 14. When Ephraim saw his sicknesse, and Judah saw his wound, Ephraim tooke another course then this in the Doctrine, hee did not wait on God,
You have an excellent and a clear Exampl in Ephraim, Hosea 5.13, 14. When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, Ephraim took Another course then this in the Doctrine, he did not wait on God,
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now he was resolved to become as a Lion, he would teare them, and there should none be able to deliver them, vers. 14. And (which is most of all considerable to the point) Ephraim that went another way, was faine to return to God at last, and seek help from him.
now he was resolved to become as a lion, he would tear them, and there should none be able to deliver them, vers. 14. And (which is most of all considerable to the point) Ephraim that went Another Way, was feign to return to God At last, and seek help from him.
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First, it may serve to humble and to lay us low before the Lord this day, that since God requireth such a calme, a patient, such a waiting frame of heart in his people upon him, in the day of their trouble, our hearts should be so farre (as we know they are) from this waiting frame, that we should be so much distempered as wee are with pettishnesse,
First, it may serve to humble and to lay us low before the Lord this day, that since God requires such a Cam, a patient, such a waiting frame of heart in his people upon him, in the day of their trouble, our hearts should be so Far (as we know they Are) from this waiting frame, that we should be so much distempered as we Are with pettishness,
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And sometimes he was too low, so dejected that he concluded it was ion vain that ever he served God, that ever hee looked for any hope from God, that ever he waited on God,
And sometime he was too low, so dejected that he concluded it was ion vain that ever he served God, that ever he looked for any hope from God, that ever he waited on God,
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Beloved, how should this affect us, and make us ashamed, while we look up in the presence of God this day, to think that we are of such a distempered frame of heart? The better to move us to be humble and ashamed for it, consider what inconveniences follow hereon.
beloved, how should this affect us, and make us ashamed, while we look up in the presence of God this day, to think that we Are of such a distempered frame of heart? The better to move us to be humble and ashamed for it, Consider what inconveniences follow hereon.
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First, by this means it commeth to passe, that wee lose all our sweet comfort and Soul-supporting peace, that otherwise wee might have in the midst of our troubles,
First, by this means it comes to pass, that we loose all our sweet Comfort and soul-supporting peace, that otherwise we might have in the midst of our Troubles,
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as the Church had found in her experience, and therefore sets it down in her song of praise, to encourage the Church to wait on God in after times, 26 Isaiah 3, 4. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is staied on thee, because he trusteth ion thee.
as the Church had found in her experience, and Therefore sets it down in her song of praise, to encourage the Church to wait on God in After times, 26 Isaiah 3, 4. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, Because he Trusteth ion thee.
and though Calvin renders the words a little differently, cogitatio fixa, as relating unto Gods counsels, which are fixedly set from everlasting to give peace unto his Church, (of which reading he gives an * account,
and though calvin renders the words a little differently, cogitatio fixa, as relating unto God's Counsels, which Are fixedly Set from everlasting to give peace unto his Church, (of which reading he gives an * account,
and wherein hee leaves the reader free to his own judgenent) yet both Junius and Calvin conclude, that God will not faile to give his Church and people peace, that patiently wait upon him, peace with God, which is of all other the most perfect and fundamentall peace;
and wherein he leaves the reader free to his own judgenent) yet both Junius and calvin conclude, that God will not fail to give his Church and people peace, that patiently wait upon him, peace with God, which is of all other the most perfect and fundamental peace;
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and this, according to their trusting in him, shall be a continuall peace, seeing their God is of an everlasting power and strength to defend and keep it for them:
and this, according to their trusting in him, shall be a continual peace, seeing their God is of an everlasting power and strength to defend and keep it for them:
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But through this want of trust in God, it is that we are so unsetled in these times of trouble, that we are sometimes carried too high by carnall confidence, into provoking presumption;
But through this want of trust in God, it is that we Are so unsettled in these times of trouble, that we Are sometime carried too high by carnal confidence, into provoking presumption;
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The beleeving heart of the righteous, shall be brought into a more excellent frame, as is promised, Psal. 112.7. Hee shall not be afraid of evill tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord;
The believing heart of the righteous, shall be brought into a more excellent frame, as is promised, Psalm 112.7. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord;
He chargeh it on them there especially, because they had seen so much of God as they had, verse 8, 9. Come see the workes of the Lord, what destruction and desolation he hath made in the earth, I have destroyed your enemies,
He chargeh it on them there especially, Because they had seen so much of God as they had, verse 8, 9. Come see the works of the Lord, what destruction and desolation he hath made in the earth, I have destroyed your enemies,
then the Prince did at the siege of Samaria, when the Prophet foretold that a great plenty should succeed the famine, 2 King. 7.19. If God should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? The thing is even impossible:
then the Prince did At the siege of Samaria, when the Prophet foretold that a great plenty should succeed the famine, 2 King. 7.19. If God should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? The thing is even impossible:
A third evill that followeth on this impatiencie and fretting of spirit under the hand of God, is, that it leadeth to Apostasie, whereby a man shall utterly fall from God and his cause,
A third evil that follows on this impatiency and fretting of Spirit under the hand of God, is, that it leads to Apostasy, whereby a man shall utterly fallen from God and his cause,
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then to bethink all the cost and charges, and all the disquietment and bodily labour that befalleth men at such a time as this, is the way to take off the heart,
then to bethink all the cost and charges, and all the disquietment and bodily labour that befalls men At such a time as this, is the Way to take off the heart,
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and to seek out some other way, as is intimated Hab. 2.3, 4. the Prophet saith, If any mans heart be lifted up in him, signifying that if any man will goe to any other Tower or Sanctuary beside the Lord.
and to seek out Some other Way, as is intimated Hab. 2.3, 4. the Prophet Says, If any men heart be lifted up in him, signifying that if any man will go to any other Tower or Sanctuary beside the Lord.
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The Apostle he renders it, a withdrawing his heart from the Lord, and he shall have no pleasure in him, Heb. 10.38, 39. So that such as have once lost their patience,
The Apostle he renders it, a withdrawing his heart from the Lord, and he shall have no pleasure in him, Hebrew 10.38, 39. So that such as have once lost their patience,
as it should seem, for the conversion of a young man, and setting him forward in the wayes and profession of Religion, so farre that at length the young man was taken hold of,
as it should seem, for the conversion of a young man, and setting him forward in the ways and profession of Religion, so Far that At length the young man was taken hold of,
this young man in prison bethinking and remembring his old friend that had been so good to him, to whom he alwayes carried a reverent respect, he laid out to know whether or not this Smith that had been an instrument of so much good to him, was no taken hold of,
this young man in prison bethinking and remembering his old friend that had been so good to him, to whom he always carried a reverend respect, he laid out to know whither or not this Smith that had been an Instrument of so much good to him, was not taken hold of,
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Beloved, I produce it to this end, that we may see when men cannot bring their hearts patiently and meekly to submit to the suffering of what God shall lay upon his Church for the testimony of the Gospel, it is too too likely they will fall to flat Apostasie,
beloved, I produce it to this end, that we may see when men cannot bring their hearts patiently and meekly to submit to the suffering of what God shall lay upon his Church for the testimony of the Gospel, it is too too likely they will fallen to flat Apostasy,
Fourthly and lastly, another evill of this impatiencie and fretfulnesse of spirit under the sufferings of the Gospel, brings us to murmuring, a provoking condition in the eyes of the Almighty, 1 Cor. 10.10. we have an example.
Fourthly and lastly, Another evil of this impatiency and fretfulness of Spirit under the sufferings of the Gospel, brings us to murmuring, a provoking condition in the eyes of the Almighty, 1 Cor. 10.10. we have an Exampl.
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& seeing we must bear afflictions, why do we not rather chuse to suffer for the Gospels sake, that brings with it so many Crownes and Lawrels, so many comforts and consolations above all other sufferings in the world? You see then that this patience in suffering for the Gospels sake, is a very needfull grace:
& seeing we must bear afflictions, why do we not rather choose to suffer for the Gospels sake, that brings with it so many Crowns and Laurels, so many comforts and consolations above all other sufferings in the world? You see then that this patience in suffering for the Gospels sake, is a very needful grace:
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So the Apostle, We have need of patience, that when we have done the will of God, we may enjoy the promises, 10. Heb. 36. I might here relate unto you the grave counsell of Judith; and though the Historie be Apocryphall, I am sure the counsell is Canonicall, the counsell, I say, which Judith gave to the men of Bethulia, in Judith 8.14, 15, 16. verses, when the men of Bethulia being besieged by the enemy, had taken up a rash resolution, that if God did not come and deliver them within 5 dayes, they would deliver up the Citie to the enemy that lay before them;
So the Apostle, We have need of patience, that when we have done the will of God, we may enjoy the promises, 10. Hebrew 36. I might Here relate unto you the grave counsel of Judith; and though the History be Apocryphal, I am sure the counsel is Canonical, the counsel, I say, which Judith gave to the men of Bethulia, in Judith 8.14, 15, 16. Verses, when the men of Bethulia being besieged by the enemy, had taken up a rash resolution, that if God did not come and deliver them within 5 days, they would deliver up the city to the enemy that lay before them;
If Gods people be in a sad condition, or a sorrowfull estate, it is but if need be we are in heavinesse, 1 Pet. 1.6. God doth never afflict his people meerly out of soveraignty, because he will doe it;
If God's people be in a sad condition, or a sorrowful estate, it is but if need be we Are in heaviness, 1 Pet. 1.6. God does never afflict his people merely out of sovereignty, Because he will do it;
The Physician, though after long evacuations and purgings, he continue the same course, and bring the Patient yet lower, it is still with a purpose to take away the peccant humour, and to cleanse him.
The physician, though After long evacuations and purgings, he continue the same course, and bring the Patient yet lower, it is still with a purpose to take away the peccant humour, and to cleanse him.
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And the Apostles tooke it for a dignity that they might suffer for the name of God, rejoycing that they were accounted worthy to suffer for his Name, 5. Acts 41. And therefore the Primitive Martyrs suffered the spoyling of their goods with joy, Heb. 10.34. We doe it with fretting and murmuring, and that must be taken from us which we should contribute unto the cause of God, wee count it our punishment, they counted it their crown and glory.
And the Apostles took it for a dignity that they might suffer for the name of God, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer for his Name, 5. Acts 41. And Therefore the Primitive Martyrs suffered the spoiling of their goods with joy, Hebrew 10.34. We do it with fretting and murmuring, and that must be taken from us which we should contribute unto the cause of God, we count it our punishment, they counted it their crown and glory.
It is reported of Hooper, that when hee was Bishop of Worcester, his Armes were a Lamb in a flaming bush, incircled with the rayes of the Sun beams, not under the notion of an Agnus Dei. But if it was,
It is reported of Hooper, that when he was Bishop of Worcester, his Arms were a Lamb in a flaming bush, encircled with the rays of the Sun beams, not under the notion of an Agnus Dei. But if it was,
The Lamb signifieth an innocent Christian, and the burning bush the fire of persecution; and the Sunne beames the beautie and glory of the innocent Christian in those sufferings.
The Lamb signifies an innocent Christian, and the burning bush the fire of persecution; and the Sun beams the beauty and glory of the innocent Christian in those sufferings.
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you may see as much 1. James 2, 3. Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations, knowing that the triall of your faith worketh patience, that yee may be perfect.
you may see as much 1. James 2, 3. Count it all joy when you fallen into diverse temptations, knowing that the trial of your faith works patience, that ye may be perfect.
and therefore the Apostle argueth, that God deals with his people like children, when they suffer for him, 12. Heb. 7. If you indure chastening, God dealeth with you as sons.
and Therefore the Apostle argue, that God deals with his people like children, when they suffer for him, 12. Hebrew 7. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as Sons.
The sufferings that are laid on his people by the hand of God, they are not grievous meerly because they are sufferings, but because of mens impatience they become grievous.
The sufferings that Are laid on his people by the hand of God, they Are not grievous merely Because they Are sufferings, but Because of men's impatience they become grievous.
Let me next point at the meanes how we may bring our hearts into such a frame, that we may with meeknesse and calmnesse of spirit, under goe the hand of God, he layes on us,
Let me next point At the means how we may bring our hearts into such a frame, that we may with meekness and calmness of Spirit, under go the hand of God, he lays on us,
Why doth the living man complain, saith the Prophet, a man for the punishment of his sins? 3. Lam. 39. As if he should say, It is right that a man should suffer for his sinne. With this it is that the Church stops her own mouth in 7. Micah 9. I will beare the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned: And for our parts we have nothing to say, God is so righteous in all he hath brought upon us,
Why does the living man complain, Says the Prophet, a man for the punishment of his Sins? 3. Lam. 39. As if he should say, It is right that a man should suffer for his sin. With this it is that the Church stops her own Mouth in 7. micah 9. I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, Because I have sinned: And for our parts we have nothing to say, God is so righteous in all he hath brought upon us,
though our calamities be grievous, we may see as in a glasse set before us, both the provocations and the calamities of our deare countrey, in what God most justly threatned against Israel, if we read 28. Deut. from the 47. verse to the 52. verse;
though our calamities be grievous, we may see as in a glass Set before us, both the provocations and the calamities of our deer country, in what God most justly threatened against Israel, if we read 28. Deuteronomy from the 47. verse to the 52. verse;
as swift as the Eagle flieth, a Nation whose tongues thou shalt not understand, a Nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old,
as swift as the Eagl flies, a nation whose tongues thou shalt not understand, a nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old,
and the glory of it, with this life and its miseries, 8. Rom. 18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present life are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed.
and the glory of it, with this life and its misery's, 8. Rom. 18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present life Are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed.
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an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven, if we look upon things farre more excellent and that eternall weight of glory.
an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, that fades not away, reserved in heaven, if we look upon things Far more excellent and that Eternal weight of glory.
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And faith h•th an excellent vertue to extract and bring to present enjoyment that which is virtualy in the promise to comfort and strength then the spirit.
And faith h•th an excellent virtue to extract and bring to present enjoyment that which is virtualy in the promise to Comfort and strength then the Spirit.
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Faith hath, (if I may so speake) a kind of creating power, and can make a man to enjoy that this day that shall not be actually accomplished, it may be, many yeares hence, by giving a subsistance to things future,
Faith hath, (if I may so speak) a kind of creating power, and can make a man to enjoy that this day that shall not be actually accomplished, it may be, many Years hence, by giving a subsistence to things future,
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So that there is an excellent Art in Faith (if I may so call it) to support the heart of man in time trouble, that if we would make use of it, we should be so strengthened in the day of our calamitie, that we should not sink.
So that there is an excellent Art in Faith (if I may so call it) to support the heart of man in time trouble, that if we would make use of it, we should be so strengthened in the day of our calamity, that we should not sink.
Come we now to the words of the Text, wherein the Prophet, having bridled their too hasty expectation of deliverance in so short a time as the false Prophets pretended, he goeth about to uphold their faith, that they may wait for deliverance till the appointed time; to which purpose,
Come we now to the words of the Text, wherein the Prophet, having bridled their too hasty expectation of deliverance in so short a time as the false prophets pretended, he Goes about to uphold their faith, that they may wait for deliverance till the appointed time; to which purpose,
Secondly, he sheweth them the meanes whereby their deliverance hoped for, may be accomplished vers 12.13. I shall undertake onely the former, the groond whereupon the Prophet builds their expectation, Gods thoughts, concerning which the Prophet holds out two things.
Secondly, he shows them the means whereby their deliverance hoped for, may be accomplished vers 12.13. I shall undertake only the former, the groond whereupon the Prophet builds their expectation, God's thoughts, Concerning which the Prophet holds out two things.
Eò sua consiliaretulerat: I know my thoughts, that is to say, I know that in my counsels and secret determinations, I am resolved for your deliverance in due time.
Eò sua consiliaretulerat: I know my thoughts, that is to say, I know that in my Counsels and secret determinations, I am resolved for your deliverance in due time.
Sometimes Gods thoughts are taken for his word, his revealed will or promises, Gods thoughts concerning the Babylonish captivitie, were here as much as Gods will revealed in his word,
Sometime God's thoughts Are taken for his word, his revealed will or promises, God's thoughts Concerning the Babylonish captivity, were Here as much as God's will revealed in his word,
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or Gods promises that he had made to his people, concerning their deliverance, and you shall see, that the promise which God calleth here his thoughts, is recorded, 25. Jer. 12. And it shall come to passe when seventie yeares are •ccomplished, that I will punish the King of Babylon,
or God's promises that he had made to his people, Concerning their deliverance, and you shall see, that the promise which God calls Here his thoughts, is recorded, 25. Jer. 12. And it shall come to pass when seventie Years Are •ccomplished, that I will Punish the King of Babylon,
and therefore though be mean his promises and will concerning this matter which are revealed, yet are they called thoughts, which you know are most out of sight:
and Therefore though be mean his promises and will Concerning this matter which Are revealed, yet Are they called thoughts, which you know Are most out of sighed:
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You know something of God, it may be, but his wayes, much more his thoughts, are past finding out, that is to say, in what manner or when he will perform his promise,
You know something of God, it may be, but his ways, much more his thoughts, Are passed finding out, that is to say, in what manner or when he will perform his promise,
but I have no such thoughts, saith God, my thoughts are otherwise, and therfore be saith, I know my thoughts, your thoughts are, that you shall suddenly be brought out of bondage,
but I have no such thoughts, Says God, my thoughts Are otherwise, and Therefore be Says, I know my thoughts, your thoughts Are, that you shall suddenly be brought out of bondage,
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whereby he intendeth to set forth a secret Antithesis, or opposition between Gods thoughts, and the thoughts of the Jewes in this time of their captivitie and bondage. From whence the point is.
whereby he intends to Set forth a secret Antithesis, or opposition between God's thoughts, and the thoughts of the Jews in this time of their captivity and bondage. From whence the point is.
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the like wee finde of mens thoughts, when God is begun to proceed against sinners in his wrath, they think he will never be reconciled more, he will utterly consume and cast off, his covenant shall be broken,
the like we find of men's thoughts, when God is begun to proceed against Sinners in his wrath, they think he will never be reconciled more, he will utterly consume and cast off, his Covenant shall be broken,
and a holy people that will do no iniquity, 3 Zeph. 12. In the 3. of Ezra 12. compared with 2. of Hag. 7, 8, 9. verses, there is an observeable passage concerning the building,
and a holy people that will do no iniquity, 3 Zephaniah 12. In the 3. of Ezra 12. compared with 2. of Hag. 7, 8, 9. Verses, there is an observable passage Concerning the building,
because they saw, that the Temple that was then in building (the second Temple) was not like to be so great and so glorious as the former Temple had been;
Because they saw, that the Temple that was then in building (the second Temple) was not like to be so great and so glorious as the former Temple had been;
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many times our thoughts are carnall thoughts, concerning the Churches deliverance and affliction, they are carryed to outward things, we would faine be as we were, trading as it was, plenty as it was, these are the things we look on:
many times our thoughts Are carnal thoughts, Concerning the Churches deliverance and affliction, they Are carried to outward things, we would feign be as we were, trading as it was, plenty as it was, these Are the things we look on:
whereas God hath other thoughts, it may be he would have us a more honourable people another way, he would have us more zealous and holy then ever we were, to honour us with more of the Kingdom of Christ then before, to make us richer in the work of Reformation and in spirtuall things then we were before in temporall things.
whereas God hath other thoughts, it may be he would have us a more honourable people Another Way, he would have us more zealous and holy then ever we were, to honour us with more of the Kingdom of christ then before, to make us Richer in the work of Reformation and in spirtuall things then we were before in temporal things.
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and therefore the Lord will make foolish mans wisdom, and make mens strength weakness, and will carry on his work by such means as men think are inconsiderable to his own ends: 7. Judges 20. the Lord had by providence put into the hands of Gideon a considerable army against the Midianites, they were thirty two thousand, but God cometh to him and tells him, these are too many for mee to deliver the Midianites into thy hands, for if I deliver the Midianites into the hands of so many, they will say, Israel saved themselves, and these men did the work,
and Therefore the Lord will make foolish men Wisdom, and make men's strength weakness, and will carry on his work by such means as men think Are inconsiderable to his own ends: 7. Judges 20. the Lord had by providence put into the hands of gideon a considerable army against the midianites, they were thirty two thousand, but God comes to him and tells him, these Are too many for me to deliver the midianites into thy hands, for if I deliver the midianites into the hands of so many, they will say, Israel saved themselves, and these men did the work,
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and therefore, saith God, I cannot with safety of my own honour deliver into their hands the Midianites, God could with more safety deliver them into the hands of three hundred,
and Therefore, Says God, I cannot with safety of my own honour deliver into their hands the midianites, God could with more safety deliver them into the hands of three hundred,
unlesse they were reduced into straits that should make them hopelesse, tells them, 37. Ezech. 12, 13. They should be as good as dead in Babylon, wel-nigh buried in that captivity,
unless they were reduced into straits that should make them hopeless, tells them, 37. Ezekiel 12, 13. They should be as good as dead in Babylon, Wellnigh buried in that captivity,
Secondly, because it becometh God Almighty to walk in an extraordinary way, sutable to his infinite Majesty, not as men, according to rules of reason and power,
Secondly, Because it Becometh God Almighty to walk in an extraordinary Way, suitable to his infinite Majesty, not as men, according to rules of reason and power,
but when he doth things beyond all grounds of expectation, of wisdome and reason, therefore the Lord is said to have his way in the whirle-wind, 1. Nah. 3. and his footsteps are not known, 77. Psal. 19. This at once offereth both a check and remedy unto our carnall presumptions, and our carnall feares:
but when he does things beyond all grounds of expectation, of Wisdom and reason, Therefore the Lord is said to have his Way in the whirlwind, 1. Nah. 3. and his footsteps Are not known, 77. Psalm 19. This At once Offereth both a check and remedy unto our carnal presumptions, and our carnal fears:
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carnall presumption is a disease that we are often sick of in these dayes, when as God is pleased to smile on us a little in our trouble and misery, to give us some revivings,
carnal presumption is a disease that we Are often sick of in these days, when as God is pleased to smile on us a little in our trouble and misery, to give us Some revivings,
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My thoughts are not as your thoughts, and therefore saucily talk no more of your thoughts in the ways of God, Gods ways are above your wayes, his thoughts above your thoughts.
My thoughts Are not as your thoughts, and Therefore saucily talk no more of your thoughts in the ways of God, God's ways Are above your ways, his thoughts above your thoughts.
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then we must needs quickly overcome them, and that because our enemies are Gods enemies, swearing enemies, drunken enemies, Popish enemies, Atheisticall enemies, prophane enemies, we conclude, God will never favour them,
then we must needs quickly overcome them, and that Because our enemies Are God's enemies, swearing enemies, drunken enemies, Popish enemies, Atheistical enemies, profane enemies, we conclude, God will never favour them,
but beside our owne experience on the contrary, we find that Amaleck, the worst of all the enemies that Israel had, a people as much abhorred of God as any,
but beside our own experience on the contrary, we find that Amalek, the worst of all the enemies that Israel had, a people as much abhorred of God as any,
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yet if Israel shall transgresse, Amaleck shall prevaile, if Israel will not pray, not seek unto God, not humble themselves, all the wickednesse of the Amaleckites shall not destroy them, 17. Exod 11. The proud Assyrian, that boasting wicked enemie, God had j•stice and wrath enough in store for them,
yet if Israel shall transgress, Amalek shall prevail, if Israel will not pray, not seek unto God, not humble themselves, all the wickedness of the Amaleckites shall not destroy them, 17. Exod 11. The proud assyrian, that boasting wicked enemy, God had j•stice and wrath enough in store for them,
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if Gods people continue impenitent, and remain in their wickednesse, God will then strengthen the hands of their enemies, 3. Judg. 12. When Israel had sinned, saith the Text, the Lord strengthened the hands of Eglon against Israel,
if God's people continue impenitent, and remain in their wickedness, God will then strengthen the hands of their enemies, 3. Judges 12. When Israel had sinned, Says the Text, the Lord strengthened the hands of Eglon against Israel,
But the first question they make, is, Which of us shall go up first, as taking it for granted, their cause was so good, they must needs prevaile, onely they would be ma•tialled by the Lord:
But the First question they make, is, Which of us shall go up First, as taking it for granted, their cause was so good, they must needs prevail, only they would be ma•tialled by the Lord:
Blessed be the name of our God, that we have the liberty we have, and that God hath taken off the yoke of the oppressor, wherein our consciences were burthened with more then Egyptian bondage;
Blessed be the name of our God, that we have the liberty we have, and that God hath taken off the yoke of the oppressor, wherein our Consciences were burdened with more then Egyptian bondage;
and some superstitions purged out from the worship of God among us, we have thoughts, that therefore we shall now prevail, our enemies shall be consumed before us, notwithstanding many other our yet latent sinnes.
and Some superstitions purged out from the worship of God among us, we have thoughts, that Therefore we shall now prevail, our enemies shall be consumed before us, notwithstanding many other our yet latent Sins.
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Wherefore hath the Lord smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us f•tch the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord out of Shiloh unto us, that when it commeth among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.
Wherefore hath the Lord smitten us to day before the philistines? Let us f•tch the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord out of Shiloh unto us, that when it comes among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies.
and set our selves upon a deceitfull expectation, That the very outward ordinances should deliver us from outward afflictions and temporall punishments that may bee on us by the hand of God.
and Set our selves upon a deceitful expectation, That the very outward ordinances should deliver us from outward afflictions and temporal punishments that may be on us by the hand of God.
and that Moses should not bring the Israelites into the land of Canaan (though he was a man called and excellently fitted to lead them thitherward) but when Moses was dead, he was able,
and that Moses should not bring the Israelites into the land of Canaan (though he was a man called and excellently fitted to led them thitherward) but when Moses was dead, he was able,
as he was wi•h Moses And I may appeale unto you all, whether God hath been wanting to his cause, through or since the taking away of such famous men as have appeared for us;
as he was wi•h Moses And I may appeal unto you all, whither God hath been wanting to his cause, through or since the taking away of such famous men as have appeared for us;
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And as it is a check, it should be looked upon likewise as a remedy, i• should be enough to cure our presumption, to think on this Doctrine, Gods thoughts are not as our thoughts.
And as it is a check, it should be looked upon likewise as a remedy, i• should be enough to cure our presumption, to think on this Doctrine, God's thoughts Are not as our thoughts.
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for hee worketh not by power, nor by might, but by my spirit, saith God, 4. Zach. 6. He giveth not the battell to the strong, nor the race to the swift, but to whom he pleaseth, 9. Eccles. 11. God many times layeth the foundation of some great deliverance very low, out of sight,
for he works not by power, nor by might, but by my Spirit, Says God, 4. Zach 6. He gives not the battle to the strong, nor the raze to the swift, but to whom he Pleases, 9. Eccles. 11. God many times Layeth the Foundation of Some great deliverance very low, out of sighed,
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The foundation that God laid for the deliverance and preservation of the Church of Israel in Egypt, (you may observe) was the selling of Jos•ph by his brethren. A strange foundation.
The Foundation that God laid for the deliverance and preservation of the Church of Israel in Egypt, (you may observe) was the selling of Jos•ph by his brothers. A strange Foundation.
wherein God beyond all imagination intended to prevent David, lest he should have his hand in the blood of Saul, who was slain by the Philistines shortly after David was gone from them,
wherein God beyond all imagination intended to prevent David, lest he should have his hand in the blood of Saul, who was slave by the philistines shortly After David was gone from them,
We should therefore in times of danger, when there is the least likelihood of safetie or deliverance, we should stay our hearts against all carnall feares, by casting our selves upon God, who worketh in unknown wayes,
We should Therefore in times of danger, when there is the least likelihood of safety or deliverance, we should stay our hearts against all carnal fears, by casting our selves upon God, who works in unknown ways,
Give me leave to propose unto you these 3 remarkable things, to carry up the soules of men from being transported with carnall feares in times of danger.
Give me leave to propose unto you these 3 remarkable things, to carry up the Souls of men from being transported with carnal fears in times of danger.
even while shee is in the furnace of afflictions, God s•ith of her, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction, 48. Isa. 9, 10. That may bear us up against fear that God is alway unchangeable in his love to his Church.
even while she is in the furnace of afflictions, God s•ith of her, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction, 48. Isaiah 9, 10. That may bear us up against Fear that God is always unchangeable in his love to his Church.
Thirdly, consider Gods promises of making every thing (even the bitterest of her afflictions) to work togeth•r for her good, 8. Rom. 28. So I pass from the former branch in the manner of the carriage of Gods thoughts, that they were carried in a secret way, unlike,
Thirdly, Consider God's promises of making every thing (even the Bitterest of her afflictions) to work togeth•r for her good, 8. Rom. 28. So I pass from the former branch in the manner of the carriage of God's thoughts, that they were carried in a secret Way, unlike,
Another branch, of the manner of the carriage of these thoughts, they were carried, so as that they were unlike to his own carriage towards them, which did speak nothing but misery and desolation;
another branch, of the manner of the carriage of these thoughts, they were carried, so as that they were unlike to his own carriage towards them, which did speak nothing but misery and desolation;
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hee had clad himself with vengeance as with a garment, he had put on zeal as a cloak, he had taken the sword into his hand, he had given them up into the hands of his enemies,
he had clad himself with vengeance as with a garment, he had put on zeal as a cloak, he had taken the sword into his hand, he had given them up into the hands of his enemies,
his ways toward his people at this time, gave so little incouragement to hope that hee had any good purposes toward them at present, that the Septuagint translate these thoughts of peace in the future, not in the present Tense, C•gitabo super vos cogitationem pacis.
his ways towards his people At this time, gave so little encouragement to hope that he had any good Purposes towards them At present, that the septuagint translate these thoughts of peace in the future, not in the present Tense, C•gitabo super vos cogitationem pacis.
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Gods bowels are full of love and compassion toward his people, even when he is driven to bring upon them his heaviest judgements, Deus it• punit rebellem populum, ut illius non adjiciat curam;
God's bowels Are full of love and compassion towards his people, even when he is driven to bring upon them his Heaviest Judgments, Deus it• punit rebellem Populum, ut Illius non adjiciat curam;
and David cryeth out, 77. Psal. 7. That God was gone, and he would never return, he had shut up his loving kindness in displeasure for ever, though he was mistaken.
and David Cries out, 77. Psalm 7. That God was gone, and he would never return, he had shut up his loving kindness in displeasure for ever, though he was mistaken.
even when hee had delivered his people into the hands of their cursed enemies, 12. Jerem. 7. I have delivered the dearly beloved of my soul into the hands of her enemies:
even when he had Delivered his people into the hands of their cursed enemies, 12. Jeremiah 7. I have Delivered thee dearly Beloved of my soul into the hands of her enemies:
though Gods people, and the dearly beloved of his soul, and unto him as a Jewell of great price, hee suffered them to be trampled under the uncircumcised feet of the Moabites and Idumeans for a time.
though God's people, and the dearly Beloved of his soul, and unto him as a Jewel of great price, he suffered them to be trampled under the uncircumcised feet of the Moabites and Idumeans for a time.
if hee bring famine or the plague, or the sword upon them, he can, and will do all these things in subordination to his love, which shall be the soveraign a•tribute that shall steer all these,
if he bring famine or the plague, or the sword upon them, he can, and will do all these things in subordination to his love, which shall be the sovereign a•tribute that shall steer all these,
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First, all his Judgements that hee brings on his Church are dispensed Euangelically, as m•y appeare in that they come from an Euangelicall gr•und or principle;
First, all his Judgments that he brings on his Church Are dispensed Evangelically, as m•y appear in that they come from an Evangelical gr•und or principle;
they are not the fruits or effects of Justice properly, but they proceed fromk Gods love and fatherly care of his people, 12. Heb. 6.7, 8, 11. verses, in all the sufferings that he brought on them, God dealt with them as with children, saith the Apostle, Whom the Lord l•veth he chasteneth,
they Are not the fruits or effects of justice properly, but they proceed fromk God's love and fatherly care of his people, 12. Hebrew 6.7, 8, 11. Verses, in all the sufferings that he brought on them, God dealt with them as with children, Says the Apostle, Whom the Lord l•veth he Chasteneth,
they aim not at the destruction of any, but at the humbling, sanctifying, and saving of his people, that is, at least, finis operantis, 27. Isa. 9. The Lord in afflicting the Church, is as a Physician, all that he looks for, is a purging of them from their uncleannesses, from their sins and corruptions,
they aim not At the destruction of any, but At the humbling, sanctifying, and Saving of his people, that is, At least, finis operantis, 27. Isaiah 9. The Lord in afflicting the Church, is as a physician, all that he looks for, is a purging of them from their Uncleannesses, from their Sins and corruptions,
when they are at the worst, when Gods hand is severest on his people, yet see at that very time, God he doth differ in the manner and in the measure of punishing them and his enemies:
when they Are At the worst, when God's hand is Severest on his people, yet see At that very time, God he does differ in the manner and in the measure of punishing them and his enemies:
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For thus God appeals (and it was in an affliction that was very heavie on his people) 27. Isa. 7, 8. saith God, It is true, your afflictions are very grievous,
For thus God appeals (and it was in an affliction that was very heavy on his people) 27. Isaiah 7, 8. Says God, It is true, your afflictions Are very grievous,
so that they were to be left desolate, yet I appeal to your selves (though you might in this case be partial) Have I corrected you, as I have corrected your enemies? Have I smitten you,
so that they were to be left desolate, yet I appeal to your selves (though you might in this case be partial) Have I corrected you, as I have corrected your enemies? Have I smitten you,
and hee calls on the Church, that shee should believe and depend on God, and in the time of her troubles hee had a love to her therefore, which he would have the Church rely upon;
and he calls on the Church, that she should believe and depend on God, and in the time of her Troubles he had a love to her Therefore, which he would have the Church rely upon;
as love, and tender bowels of compassion toward her actually at that time; for pure wrath and displeasure in God would dutterly destroy faith, and not exercise it,
as love, and tender bowels of compassion towards her actually At that time; for pure wrath and displeasure in God would dutterly destroy faith, and not exercise it,
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but faith is exercised by the Church in the times of her sorest calamitie, as is observable, Isai. 63.15, 16. though God was now afflicting them heavily:
but faith is exercised by the Church in the times of her Sorest calamity, as is observable, Isaiah 63.15, 16. though God was now afflicting them heavily:
as a man may say, and reluctancie, his compassions are stirred up within him, and he looks out for the first return of his people by repentance, that he may have an occasion,
as a man may say, and reluctancy, his compassions Are stirred up within him, and he looks out for the First return of his people by Repentance, that he may have an occasion,
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Nay, such is the Lords compassion toward them, as that he protesteth, Hee is afflicted in all their afflictions, Isai. 63.9. though he afflict, he feels (as it were) every stroke that is laid on them:
Nay, such is the lords compassion towards them, as that he protesteth, He is afflicted in all their afflictions, Isaiah 63.9. though he afflict, he feels (as it were) every stroke that is laid on them:
When Ephraim had been smitten by God, and God had seen Ephraim repenting, and smiting on his thigh, humbling and bemoaning himself, Gods bowels were turned in him for Ephraim: For since I spake against him, I doe earnestly remember him still,
When Ephraim had been smitten by God, and God had seen Ephraim repenting, and smiting on his thigh, humbling and bemoaning himself, God's bowels were turned in him for Ephraim: For since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still,
then this, That hee carrieth such bowels of love and mercie, and that he is so ready to melt toward his people in the times of their sorest judgements.
then this, That he Carrieth such bowels of love and mercy, and that he is so ready to melt towards his people in the times of their Sorest Judgments.
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Whose heart doth not as it were weep within him? and is not somewhat softened, when he conceiveth that the Almighty, our God before whom we lie this day, is thus bigge with mercie,
Whose heart does not as it were weep within him? and is not somewhat softened, when he conceiveth that the Almighty, our God before whom we lie this day, is thus big with mercy,
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If we shall not humble our souls before him, upon so sweet and Evangelicall a motive as this is, I testifie to you this day, that we are guilty of shrinking up the Lords bowels toward us, we are guiltie of shutting up his compassions when hee would be mercifull to us, we are guilty of our owne destruction,
If we shall not humble our Souls before him, upon so sweet and Evangelical a motive as this is, I testify to you this day, that we Are guilty of shrinking up the lords bowels towards us, we Are guilty of shutting up his compassions when he would be merciful to us, we Are guilty of our own destruction,
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if after all this, we will not humble our souls, and labour to draw out these bowels more and more to carry on this deliverance, to finish what he hath begun, we shall certainly, I say, be guiltie of all our own woe & misery;
if After all this, we will not humble our Souls, and labour to draw out these bowels more and more to carry on this deliverance, to finish what he hath begun, we shall Certainly, I say, be guilty of all our own woe & misery;
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there is great need now of every mans improving himselfe as farre as he can, to draw out these tender bowels of the Almighty toward this poore kingdom:
there is great need now of every men improving himself as Far as he can, to draw out these tender bowels of the Almighty towards this poor Kingdom:
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Behold the bleeding condition of England, bleeding (alas) to death if it be not prevented Do you not look on the desolations made in many parts of the Kingdom already? And which is yet a greater misery, Is not England a divided Kingdom? a divided Citie? how can it stand? how can it con inue? Therfore if you have any pity toward a dying kingdome,
Behold the bleeding condition of England, bleeding (alas) to death if it be not prevented Do you not look on the desolations made in many parts of the Kingdom already? And which is yet a greater misery, Is not England a divided Kingdom? a divided city? how can it stand? how can it con inue? Therefore if you have any pity towards a dying Kingdom,
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God would readily open his bowels toward England, Oh shrink them not up, let us not harden Gods heart against us, by hardening ours against him, and against his judgements now abroad in the world.
God would readily open his bowels towards England, O shrink them not up, let us not harden God's heart against us, by hardening ours against him, and against his Judgments now abroad in the world.
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The better to instruct us how to draw out these bowels toward us, and to prepare us, that God may extend and exercise his compassions toward us in our present affliction, which hee carries toward his people when his hand is upon them, I shall present you three Directions, viz.
The better to instruct us how to draw out these bowels towards us, and to prepare us, that God may extend and exercise his compassions towards us in our present affliction, which he carries towards his people when his hand is upon them, I shall present you three Directions, viz.
and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, Judg. 10.13, 14. Ye have forsaken mee, and served other Gods, wherefore I will deliver you no more, goe and cry unto the Gods which ye have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your trouble.
and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, Judges 10.13, 14. You have forsaken me, and served other God's, Wherefore I will deliver you no more, go and cry unto the God's which you have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your trouble.
The second means how to draw out these bowels of Gods compassion toward us, will be, that we hold on in the duty of soul humiliation, of seeking unto God by fasting and praying, repenting of our sins,
The second means how to draw out these bowels of God's compassion towards us, will be, that we hold on in the duty of soul humiliation, of seeking unto God by fasting and praying, repenting of our Sins,
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and turning from our evill wayes, for it is thereupon that the Lord promiseth to return and be mercifull, 1. Zachariah 3. nor let any perswade you, that this duty of confession,
and turning from our evil ways, for it is thereupon that the Lord promises to return and be merciful, 1. Zachariah 3. nor let any persuade you, that this duty of Confessi,
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It is a Gospelduty, and not only required under the Law, see 4. James, 10. and in 1 Peter 5.6. it is required of Believers, and charged upon them that are in Christ, as having still need to humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may raise them up:
It is a Gospelduty, and not only required under the Law, see 4. James, 10. and in 1 Peter 5.6. it is required of Believers, and charged upon them that Are in christ, as having still need to humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may raise them up:
If they humble themselves and pray, 2 Chron. 7.14. Then I will hear in heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their land, if they humble themselves and pray;
If they humble themselves and pray, 2 Chronicles 7.14. Then I will hear in heaven, forgive their Sins, and heal their land, if they humble themselves and pray;
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when otherwise he is resolved to sit still: As you see, Hosea 5.15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face.
when otherwise he is resolved to fit still: As you see, Hosea 5.15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face.
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Seeing that God is full of bowels and compassion toward his people, even in the midst of those heavie afflictions that he brings on them, with what comfort (my beloved Brethren) may we not only heare,
Seeing that God is full of bowels and compassion towards his people, even in the midst of those heavy afflictions that he brings on them, with what Comfort (my Beloved Brothers) may we not only hear,
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but also feele this truth made good unto us this day, in the midst of our miseries and calamities? God is pleased to remember mercy in the midst of judgements,
but also feel this truth made good unto us this day, in the midst of our misery's and calamities? God is pleased to Remember mercy in the midst of Judgments,
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we should be exceedingly rais•d up in our confidence toward God, when wee consider, how the Lord hath made good unto us that promise anciently made to his Church, Zech. 8.19.
we should be exceedingly rais•d up in our confidence towards God, when we Consider, how the Lord hath made good unto us that promise anciently made to his Church, Zechariah 8.19.
yet at least mingled with feastings of joy, and dayes of Thanksgiving? Since we have such experience, not only that there are such bowels of love in God,
yet At least mingled with feastings of joy, and days of Thanksgiving? Since we have such experience, not only that there Are such bowels of love in God,
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yet verse 4. they make it matter of their farther prayer, Turn again our captivity as the rivers in the South, as thou hast begun to turn the stream of our captivity, turn it as the streams in the South, which do satisfie the dry and thirsty land in those parts,
yet verse 4. they make it matter of their farther prayer, Turn again our captivity as the Rivers in the South, as thou hast begun to turn the stream of our captivity, turn it as the streams in the South, which do satisfy the dry and thirsty land in those parts,
and for our late successes, God hath given them as the fruit of prayer, and in them God hath visibly returned an answer to all the cries and armies of supplications that have been sent up on our fasting dayes to the throne of Grace,
and for our late Successes, God hath given them as the fruit of prayer, and in them God hath visibly returned an answer to all the cries and armies of supplications that have been sent up on our fasting days to the throne of Grace,
when God manifesteth himself to his peoples experience, that he is a prayer-hearing God, he doth in effect incourage all men to wait upon him in prayer.
when God manifesteth himself to his peoples experience, that he is a Prayer-hearing God, he does in Effect encourage all men to wait upon him in prayer.
and affect a kinde of ind•pendancy, using God (as Themisteeles complained the people used him) like a Plane tree, whi•h p•ople run unto for a shelter in a storm,
and affect a kind of ind•pendancy, using God (as Themisteeles complained the people used him) like a Plane tree, whi•h p•ople run unto for a shelter in a storm,
I wonder, beloved, which of you, that having received any deliverance from a disease, by the hand of a wise Physician, will be any whit the less regardfull of the Physician,
I wonder, Beloved, which of you, that having received any deliverance from a disease, by the hand of a wise physician, will be any whit the less regardful of the physician,
and keep correspondence and acquaintance with him, because he knows not how soon hee may have need of him? So when God hath delivered us, let us not a whit slack our dependance,
and keep correspondence and acquaintance with him, Because he knows not how soon he may have need of him? So when God hath Delivered us, let us not a whit slack our dependence,
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It was an excellent conclusion which the Church made, Psal. 124.8. upon her miraculous deliverance from wrathfully inraged enemies, by the evident hand of God, which when she hath affectionately set forth in the body of the Psalme with praises that were due unto God for it:
It was an excellent conclusion which the Church made, Psalm 124.8. upon her miraculous deliverance from wrathfully enraged enemies, by the evident hand of God, which when she hath affectionately Set forth in the body of the Psalm with praises that were due unto God for it:
(Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth) shee concludeth, that her help standeth only in the name of the Lord, as intimating a resolution to depend upon no other help but his for the time to come;
(Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth) she Concludeth, that her help Stands only in the name of the Lord, as intimating a resolution to depend upon no other help but his for the time to come;
as he was with his people Israel, in so much that hee takes up a great complaint against them, Numb. 14.11. that for all the wonders he had done among them, they did not believe;
as he was with his people Israel, in so much that he Takes up a great complaint against them, Numb. 14.11. that for all the wonders he had done among them, they did not believe;
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and to the whole kingdome? Oh, let it not be said after all this, God cannot get us to believe in him, the more God delivereth, the more let us depend on him.
and to the Whole Kingdom? O, let it not be said After all this, God cannot get us to believe in him, the more God Delivereth, the more let us depend on him.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine, Ephraim also is the strength of my head, &c. not content with these, hee thinks of entering their garrison, Who will bring me into the strong City, &c.
Gilead is mine, and Manasses is mine, Ephraim also is the strength of my head, etc. not content with these, he thinks of entering their garrison, Who will bring me into the strong city, etc.
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now that God hath given out a Commission of deliverance for Jacob; now that deliverance begins to come, we might pull it home to us by our wrestings with God in prayer,
now that God hath given out a Commission of deliverance for Jacob; now that deliverance begins to come, we might pull it home to us by our wrestings with God in prayer,
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Thus may we happily improve the tender bowels which wee see God carries towards us in our miseries, to a full deliverance, that he may give us rest from all our enemies round about,
Thus may we happily improve the tender bowels which we see God carries towards us in our misery's, to a full deliverance, that he may give us rest from all our enemies round about,
The words which our translation renders an expected end, are disjunctively rendred by the most: finem & expectationem, so some; finem & spem, so others;
The words which our Translation renders an expected end, Are disjunctively rendered by the most: finem & expectationem, so Some; finem & spem, so Others;
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and expectation should relate unto their return into their own land, God should give them their expectation in bringing them back into their own countrey again:
and expectation should relate unto their return into their own land, God should give them their expectation in bringing them back into their own country again:
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and the Church generall (as she is visible) may be brought low, inter suspiria & lachrymas, her calamities may be so destructive and lasting, that she may seem to have lost her visibility for a time,
and the Church general (as she is visible) may be brought low, inter Suspiria & lachrymas, her calamities may be so destructive and lasting, that she may seem to have lost her visibility for a time,
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yet still there is a remnant saved, to return to be as a seed for a flourishing posterity, that after the Church have lyen for a while among the pots, sullied and all becolled with persecution, she may be as beautifull as the wings of a Dove, that is covered with silver,
yet still there is a remnant saved, to return to be as a seed for a flourishing posterity, that After the Church have lyen for a while among the pots, sullied and all becolled with persecution, she may be as beautiful as the wings of a Dove, that is covered with silver,
and her feathers with yellow gold. God intended deliverance and freedom to Abrahams seed after four hundred yeers affliction, Act. 7.6.7. and though he led Israel a crooked way through the wilderness, to humble them, yet was it still with an intent to do his people good in the latter end, Deut. 8.16.
and her Feathers with yellow gold. God intended deliverance and freedom to Abrahams seed After four hundred Years affliction, Act. 7.6.7. and though he led Israel a crooked Way through the Wilderness, to humble them, yet was it still with an intent to do his people good in the latter end, Deuteronomy 8.16.
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so the Church, though shee seem to be an outcast in the Winter of affliction, and even swallowed up of misery, never to be healed, so long, saith the Prophet,
so the Church, though she seem to be an outcast in the Winter of affliction, and even swallowed up of misery, never to be healed, so long, Says the Prophet,
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and the Lord have removed men farre aw•y, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land (speaking of Judea, and his own people) Isaiah 6. vers. 11, 12, 13. yet in it shall be a tenth,
and the Lord have removed men Far aw•y, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land (speaking of Judea, and his own people) Isaiah 6. vers. 11, 12, 13. yet in it shall be a tenth,
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Gods promise unto them shall be as effectuall to recover and settle them in a peaceable and desired condition (which is, to gi•e them an expected end ) as the Spring is, by her vigorous influence, to make seeds and plants after the dead time of the yeer to be flourishi•g and fruitfull:
God's promise unto them shall be as effectual to recover and settle them in a peaceable and desired condition (which is, to gi•e them an expected end) as the Spring is, by her vigorous influence, to make seeds and plants After the dead time of the year to be flourishi•g and fruitful:
Admit he should (as here in the Text he did) cast them ou• of their own into their enemies land, yet then, Lev. 26.44, 45. When they he in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, n•ither will I abhorre them, to destroy them utterly,
Admit he should (as Here in the Text he did) cast them ou• of their own into their enemies land, yet then, Lev. 26.44, 45. When they he in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, n•ither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly,
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This proviso was expresly put in, when God renewed his Covenant unto David and his seed, that as hee would be carefull on the one hand to punish the sins of his people, in case they did transgress;
This proviso was expressly put in, when God renewed his Covenant unto David and his seed, that as he would be careful on the one hand to Punish the Sins of his people, in case they did transgress;
so on the other hand, he would continue his love to them, and be mindfull of his covenant, Ps•l. 89.32, 33. I will visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes, nevertheless my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him,
so on the other hand, he would continue his love to them, and be mindful of his Covenant, Ps•l. 89.32, 33. I will visit their Transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes, nevertheless my loving kindness will I not utterly take from him,
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as we finde in the confessions of Nehemiah, Neh. 9.31. Having set forth how the Lord was driven by their sins to punish his people, by giving them up into the hand of the people of the lands, hee shewes us, that hee did not continue their miseries upon them.
as we find in the confessions of Nehemiah, Neh 9.31. Having Set forth how the Lord was driven by their Sins to Punish his people, by giving them up into the hand of the people of the Lands, he shows us, that he did not continue their misery's upon them.
as his wrath is to be in his dispensations toward his enemies, which are called the Vessels of Wrath, as his people are called Vessels of Mercie. In all wch dispensations he so carrieth intervenient occurrencies, that at length they shall serve to further the glorifying of that attribute mainly intended, whatsoever they may seem to doe in our apprehensions for the present:
as his wrath is to be in his dispensations towards his enemies, which Are called the Vessels of Wrath, as his people Are called Vessels of Mercy. In all which dispensations he so Carrieth intervenient occurrences, that At length they shall serve to further the glorifying of that attribute mainly intended, whatsoever they may seem to do in our apprehensions for the present:
as an Ancient speakes of God sparing the wicked though he seem to be mercifull to them in our sense, he is not so to them in his own intentions therein.
as an Ancient speaks of God sparing the wicked though he seem to be merciful to them in our sense, he is not so to them in his own intentions therein.
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as mercie may rejoyce in, and be magnified by, and such as we may mark for good as assuredly as the Prophet doth the end of the perfect and upright man, Psal. 37.37. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace:
as mercy may rejoice in, and be magnified by, and such as we may mark for good as assuredly as the Prophet does the end of the perfect and upright man, Psalm 37.37. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace:
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Moses said of their journey, in that wildernesse, it was to try them. As the Gold-smith puts his metall into the Furnace, that it may come out the purer;
Moses said of their journey, in that Wilderness, it was to try them. As the Goldsmith puts his metal into the Furnace, that it may come out the Purer;
thou broughtest us into the ne•, thou laidest affliction upon our loyns, thou causedst men to ride over our heads, we went through fire and through water:
thou Broughtest us into the ne•, thou laidst affliction upon our loins, thou causedst men to ride over our Heads, we went through fire and through water:
where we have the Church raising up her apprehensions of Gods present mercies to a highher pitch, by reflecting upon the dangers through which she came to enjoy th•m;
where we have the Church raising up her apprehensions of God's present Mercies to a highher pitch, by reflecting upon the dangers through which she Come to enjoy th•m;
We see then in the generall, the Churches troubles shall end well, but what kinds of good may be expected or hoped for as the fruit of them, we have not seen;
We see then in the general, the Churches Troubles shall end well, but what Kinds of good may be expected or hoped for as the fruit of them, we have not seen;
I shall therefore in the next place briefly point at some particular good ends which we may hope and expect God will bring his Church unto by her afflictions.
I shall Therefore in the next place briefly point At Some particular good ends which we may hope and expect God will bring his Church unto by her afflictions.
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the frequent allegories of washing and purging in Scripture, to this purpose, I forbeare, we will only take notice of the Prophets expression, Mal. 3.17. And they shall bee mine in that day when I make up my Jewels, then shall yee disc•rne between the righteous and the wicked.
the frequent allegories of washing and purging in Scripture, to this purpose, I forbear, we will only take notice of the prophets expression, Malachi 3.17. And they shall be mine in that day when I make up my Jewels, then shall ye disc•rne between the righteous and the wicked.
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The Lord had been working upon them as a Refiners fire, and Full•rs sope in the former part of the chapter, by afflicting his people he had been cutting and polishing his jewels, that he might render them Oriently beautifull,
The Lord had been working upon them as a Refiners fire, and Full•rs soap in the former part of the chapter, by afflicting his people he had been cutting and polishing his Jewels, that he might render them Oriently beautiful,
and at last he strings them, and makes them up to preserve them as his peculiar Treasure, in his Cabinet, wherein he placeth nothi•g but things of price:
and At last he strings them, and makes them up to preserve them as his peculiar Treasure, in his Cabinet, wherein he places nothi•g but things of price:
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Reformation then of the Church, whereby the holy seed shall be the substance thereof, Isai. 6.12. is one great good may be expected as the end of the Churches miseries and afflictions.
Reformation then of the Church, whereby the holy seed shall be the substance thereof, Isaiah 6.12. is one great good may be expected as the end of the Churches misery's and afflictions.
and this shall be so expected an end of the Churches calamities, that the people of God sh•ll rejoyce to see the Lord so jealous for them, to avenge the innocent blood of his servants:
and this shall be so expected an end of the Churches calamities, that the people of God sh•ll rejoice to see the Lord so jealous for them, to avenge the innocent blood of his Servants:
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Thirdly, the Churches calamities shall end in the kingdome of Christ, after the shaking of all nations, the desire of all nations shall come, saith the Prophet, Hag. 2.7.
Thirdly, the Churches calamities shall end in the Kingdom of christ, After the shaking of all Nations, the desire of all Nations shall come, Says the Prophet, Hag. 2.7.
The Prophet observably points at t•is in Nebuchadnezzars Image, Dan. 2. that when the sword shall have carried the government from one Monarchie to another, the Kingdome of Christ (shadowed out by the stone out out without hands, which when it had smitt•n the Image, became a gre•t mountain,
The Prophet observably points At t•is in Nebuchadnezar's Image, Dan. 2. that when the sword shall have carried the government from one Monarchy to Another, the Kingdom of christ (shadowed out by the stone out out without hands, which when it had smitt•n the Image, became a gre•t mountain,
when the ark or ship of the Church is even covered with waves, and when other foundations are cast down, that Gods counsels have determined, and he passed his word that there shall be a good end at last of his Churches calamities;
when the Ark or ship of the Church is even covered with waves, and when other foundations Are cast down, that God's Counsels have determined, and he passed his word that there shall be a good end At last of his Churches calamities;
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Or what if wee live not to see an end of these heavie troubles? may it not much stay our hearts, that we know it shall go well with Gods Church at length:
Or what if we live not to see an end of these heavy Troubles? may it not much stay our hearts, that we know it shall go well with God's Church At length:
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Gods counsels are brought about in a way of providence, wee should therefore indevour to serve providence to bring about the promised deliverance of the Church.
God's Counsels Are brought about in a Way of providence, we should Therefore endeavour to serve providence to bring about the promised deliverance of the Church.
Thus did Daniel even in the businesse of our Text, when he understood that there was a time appointed for the redemption of the Jewes out of their captivitie, he sets himselfe to do what in him lies to further it, Dan. 9.23.
Thus did daniel even in the business of our Text, when he understood that there was a time appointed for the redemption of the Jews out of their captivity, he sets himself to do what in him lies to further it, Dan. 9.23.
whether in our counsels, or in our estates, or in our persons, we cannot be laid out in a better cause, wherein God himselfe will be (nay is) ingaged for the event. For the furtherance of it,
whither in our Counsels, or in our estates, or in our Persons, we cannot be laid out in a better cause, wherein God himself will be (nay is) engaged for the event. For the furtherance of it,
Secondly, we should labour after personall and domesticall reformation, upon that speciall duty the Lord promiseth to heale a Land, 2 Chron. 7.14. This is that which will procure us peace, not meritoriously, but conditionally, and by way of covenant, Isai. 32.17, 18. we find usually that Righteousnesse is the mother of all comfortable and happy Peace.
Secondly, we should labour After personal and domestical Reformation, upon that special duty the Lord promises to heal a Land, 2 Chronicles 7.14. This is that which will procure us peace, not meritoriously, but conditionally, and by Way of Covenant, Isaiah 32.17, 18. we find usually that Righteousness is the mother of all comfortable and happy Peace.
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