The gainefull cost. As it was delivered in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable House of Lords, in the Abbey Church of Westminster, on VVednesday the 27. of November, being the day appointed for solemn and publike humiliation. By Henry Wilkinson, B.D. Pastor of Faiths under Pauls.
A SERMON PREACHED before the Right Honourable House of LORDS, At the publique Fast Novemb. 27. 1644. 1 CHRON. 21. 24. And King David said to Ornan, Nay, but I will verily buy it for the full price:
A SERMON PREACHED before the Right Honourable House of LORDS, At the public Fast November 27. 1644. 1 CHRONICLES. 21. 24. And King David said to Ornan, Nay, but I will verily buy it for the full price:
Then you have the Lord punishing, vers. 14, 15. after that, you have David and the Elders humbling themselves before the Lord, vers. 16. Now upon this great sinne of David, and Gods great judgement upon that sinne and Davids great humiliation upon that judgement, you have one of the greatest mercies and favours vouchsafed to David that his heart could wish;
Then you have the Lord punishing, vers. 14, 15. After that, you have David and the Elders humbling themselves before the Lord, vers. 16. Now upon this great sin of David, and God's great judgement upon that sin and Davids great humiliation upon that judgement, you have one of the greatest Mercies and favours vouchsafed to David that his heart could wish;
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for you have a command given to David, to goe and set up an Altar in the threshing Floore of Ornan the Iebusite, v. 18. which place was afterward the place where Salomons Temple was built, 2 Chron. 3. 1. whereupon David did presently set about the work, which was to prepare for the building of that Temple, chap. 22. 1 Chron.
for you have a command given to David, to go and Set up an Altar in the threshing Floor of Ornan the Iebusite, v. 18. which place was afterwards the place where Solomon's Temple was built, 2 Chronicles 3. 1. whereupon David did presently Set about the work, which was to prepare for the building of that Temple, chap. 22. 1 Chronicles
we have sinned grievously, God hath punished us fearefully, we have humbled our selves, (I could wish I were able to say as David did) and I doubt not but the issue will bee,
we have sinned grievously, God hath punished us fearfully, we have humbled our selves, (I could wish I were able to say as David did) and I doubt not but the issue will be,
we should not measure out too narrow a scantling of time, especially now in this juncture dum fervet opus; and therefore we should purchase time from our sleep,
we should not measure out too narrow a scantling of time, especially now in this juncture dum fervent opus; and Therefore we should purchase time from our sleep,
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then a man is said to lay out his life, when he adventures it, and puts himselfe into danger of losing of it, 2 Cor. 1. 10. when a man escapes unexpectedly a great danger, it is looked on as a sacrifice even of the life, Heb. 11. 19. now that which is purchased with danger and great difficulty, that hath cost,
then a man is said to lay out his life, when he adventures it, and puts himself into danger of losing of it, 2 Cor. 1. 10. when a man escapes unexpectedly a great danger, it is looked on as a sacrifice even of the life, Hebrew 11. 19. now that which is purchased with danger and great difficulty, that hath cost,
as feares and teares, is fittest for God, 1 Chron. 11. 18. the sword that David got with so much danger from Goliah, was fittest for God, 1 Sam. 21. 9.
as fears and tears, is Fittest for God, 1 Chronicles 11. 18. the sword that David god with so much danger from Goliath, was Fittest for God, 1 Sam. 21. 9.
The first Argument to prove that a heart piously affected, will be expensive in the service and for the honour of God, is drawne from the object of this service, God himselfe.
The First Argument to prove that a heart piously affected, will be expensive in the service and for the honour of God, is drawn from the Object of this service, God himself.
The Lord doth expostulate in a chiding way, the matter betwixt himselfe, and his people that pretended to serve him, Mal. 1. 6. 8. He pleads his dignity,
The Lord does expostulate in a chiding Way, the matter betwixt himself, and his people that pretended to serve him, Malachi 1. 6. 8. He pleads his dignity,
where is that respect and honour that these relations call for? will any of you dare to offer a base contemptible sacrifice to your Governour? will he take it at your hands? what doe you make of me? am not I a great King and Governour? It was the saying of one, that as hee knew his owne distance,
where is that respect and honour that these relations call for? will any of you Dare to offer a base contemptible sacrifice to your Governor? will he take it At your hands? what do you make of me? am not I a great King and Governor? It was the saying of one, that as he knew his own distance,
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who, being invited to a feast by one of his subjects, but not finding such entertainment as his dignity required, said, hee did not know that he was so familiar with him till then.
who, being invited to a feast by one of his subject's, but not finding such entertainment as his dignity required, said, he did not know that he was so familiar with him till then.
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Whence it is, that all those that worship the Lamb, who is worthy, they therefore attribute all that ever they can to him, Rev. 5. 11, 12, 13. so the wise men when they came to offer to Christ, they offered of the best the countreys afforded,
Whence it is, that all those that worship the Lamb, who is worthy, they Therefore attribute all that ever they can to him, Rev. 5. 11, 12, 13. so the wise men when they Come to offer to christ, they offered of the best the Countries' afforded,
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and the begining of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: and Deut. 15. 19, 21. the males must be without blemish:
and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: and Deuteronomy 15. 19, 21. the males must be without blemish:
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and therefore it was great reason that they should have made a return answerable some way to what hee had done, Is. 5. 1, 2, 4. Fourthly, by an interest of Covenant:
and Therefore it was great reason that they should have made a return answerable Some Way to what he had done, Is. 5. 1, 2, 4. Fourthly, by an Interest of Covenant:
And therefore God layes it as one of the greatest aggravations on his people, that they had failed in point of Covenant, Hos. 6. 7. They have transgressed the Covenant, there have they dealt treacherously:
And Therefore God lays it as one of the greatest aggravations on his people, that they had failed in point of Covenant, Hos. 6. 7. They have transgressed the Covenant, there have they dealt treacherously:
for he is thy prayse, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, &c. He useth the like argument, vers. 12. 13, 14. to bring on the greatest duty, vers 19. Sixthly, by interest of conquest, he hath conquered our enemies, that had our best and most costly services once,
for he is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, etc. He uses the like argument, vers. 12. 13, 14. to bring on the greatest duty, vers 19. Sixthly, by Interest of conquest, he hath conquered our enemies, that had our best and most costly services once,
It is the very preface to the whole Law, put in as an argument to Israel for obedience and best performances, in regard he had freed them from the bondage and vassalage of Aegypt:
It is the very preface to the Whole Law, put in as an argument to Israel for Obedience and best performances, in regard he had freed them from the bondage and vassalage of Egypt:
they served the Aegytians with cost and paines formerly, but now I have conquered them; therefore, let mee have your cost and paines spent in my service.
they served the Egyptians with cost and pains formerly, but now I have conquered them; Therefore, let me have your cost and pains spent in my service.
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as appeares by those that cast in of their abundance into the Treasury, and the Widow that cast in her mite only, Mar. 12. And a man may take a great deale of paines to no purpose,
as appears by those that cast in of their abundance into the Treasury, and the Widow that cast in her mite only, Mar. 12. And a man may take a great deal of pains to no purpose,
we see how the most costly and painefull services have been refused, Isa. 1. 10, 11. 12. and a cup of cold water that carries no great expence of cost or paines to give it, shall bee accepted;
we see how the most costly and painful services have been refused, Isaiah 1. 10, 11. 12. and a cup of cold water that carries no great expense of cost or pains to give it, shall be accepted;
nay, the Lord expressely declares himself against Sacrifices of the greatest expences, Mich. 6. 7. Let us therefore examine what may be rerequired of those that offer unto God.
nay, the Lord expressly declares himself against Sacrifices of the greatest expenses, Mich. 6. 7. Let us Therefore examine what may be rerequired of those that offer unto God.
and the like complaint wee have, Ezek. 22. 18. Hos. 4. 18. By which expressions, was shewed how they were corrupted in their lives, by which corruptions, the service of God was sowred in regard it mingled it selfe with it:
and the like complaint we have, Ezekiel 22. 18. Hos. 4. 18. By which expressions, was showed how they were corrupted in their lives, by which corruptions, the service of God was soured in regard it mingled it self with it:
The Lord by there ordinary actions did instruct them in his service, how that hee would not have a mingled service but a pure and holy worship, without mingling inventions of men,
The Lord by there ordinary actions did instruct them in his service, how that he would not have a mingled service but a pure and holy worship, without mingling Inventions of men,
or our wayes and wills with Gods, though they seeme never so faire and plausible. Swines blood was as good as Sheeps blood, and for colour there is no difference;
or our ways and wills with God's, though they seem never so fair and plausible. Swine blood was as good as Sheep blood, and for colour there is no difference;
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to offer a service to God free from our wills mingled with Gods, our pollutions mingled with his holy injunctions, to offer him a service free from our own hypocrisie;
to offer a service to God free from our wills mingled with God's, our pollutions mingled with his holy injunctions, to offer him a service free from our own hypocrisy;
and better interest as holding all in captie in and by Christ, 1 Cor. 3. 22, 23. he that builds a Church by that which he hath gotten by usury or bribery or by false dealing which he hath exercised against the Saints, he raiseth a materiall temple upon the ruines and bones of the spirituall temples.
and better Interest as holding all in captie in and by christ, 1 Cor. 3. 22, 23. he that builds a Church by that which he hath got by Usury or bribery or by false dealing which he hath exercised against the Saints, he Raiseth a material temple upon the ruins and bones of the spiritual Temples.
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The Civilians have a distinction betwixt donum and munus: that is munus which is performed upon duty, that is donum which a man may chuse whether he will doe or offer or no,
The Civilians have a distinction betwixt Donum and munus: that is munus which is performed upon duty, that is Donum which a man may choose whither he will do or offer or no,
And therefore David in that great bus•esse of preparing for the Temple, exhorts the Princes of Israel to set their hearts and their souls to seek the Lord 1 Chron. 22. 19. 〈 ◊ 〉 therefore and build, &c. by which he showes clearly, that unlesse the heart were in the businesse, it would be nothing worth.
And Therefore David in that great bus•esse of preparing for the Temple, exhorts the Princes of Israel to Set their hearts and their Souls to seek the Lord 1 Chronicles 22. 19. 〈 ◊ 〉 Therefore and built, etc. by which he shows clearly, that unless the heart were in the business, it would be nothing worth.
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So when the Tabernacle was to be set up, there was proclamation made, that whosoever was of a willing minde should bring his offering, &c. Exod. 25. 2. so also it is observed, Exod. 35. 21. how willingly they came and offered their hearts:
So when the Tabernacle was to be Set up, there was proclamation made, that whosoever was of a willing mind should bring his offering, etc. Exod 25. 2. so also it is observed, Exod 35. 21. how willingly they Come and offered their hearts:
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and spoken of with humble acknowledgment, ver. 17. whence we may learne, that it is the heart that makes the sacrifice and service a costly one to the purpose,
and spoken of with humble acknowledgment, ver. 17. whence we may Learn, that it is the heart that makes the sacrifice and service a costly one to the purpose,
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He serves God at an an ease and a cheap rate, and indeed he offers sleight stuffe to the Lord, which offers a heartlesse, negligent, carelesse service.
He serves God At an an ease and a cheap rate, and indeed he offers sleight stuff to the Lord, which offers a heartless, negligent, careless service.
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5 There be some speciall ingredients which are required in him that offers. 1. He that offers any thing to God, must doe it in faith, without which it is impossible to please God, Heb. 11. 6. It is said also, That by faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice then Cain, v. 4. It may be Cain might offer as good for substance as his brother did,
5 There be Some special ingredients which Are required in him that offers. 1. He that offers any thing to God, must do it in faith, without which it is impossible to please God, Hebrew 11. 6. It is said also, That by faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice then Cain, v. 4. It may be Cain might offer as good for substance as his brother did,
or, if this be not the meaning, then we may understand it thus, That by faith •bel took more paines then Cain, and sought out the best he had to offer to God,
or, if this be not the meaning, then we may understand it thus, That by faith •bel took more pains then Cain, and sought out the best he had to offer to God,
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but Faith offers him, Heb. 11. 17. by Faith the godly offered themselves to the greatest tortures in the world, vers. 35, 36, 37. and he that offers up himselfe to God, to be a holy,
but Faith offers him, Hebrew 11. 17. by Faith the godly offered themselves to the greatest tortures in the world, vers. 35, 36, 37. and he that offers up himself to God, to be a holy,
Iacob served a hard apprentiship, but Love sweetned it so, that-the time seemed but a few dayes, Gen. 29. 18, 19, 20. Love is even prodigall, Ioh. 12. 3. Mary took a pound of •yntment very costly, and spent it on Christ,
Iacob served a hard apprenticeship, but Love sweetened it so, that-the time seemed but a few days, Gen. 29. 18, 19, 20. Love is even prodigal, John 12. 3. Mary took a pound of •yntment very costly, and spent it on christ,
Luc. 14. 28. 31. He that is not a good husband for the Lord, and a wise Steward in improving things for the best advantage for God, he may lose all his cost,
Luke 14. 28. 31. He that is not a good husband for the Lord, and a wise Steward in improving things for the best advantage for God, he may loose all his cost,
his incense must go along with the sacrifice, and then he will smell a sweet smelling favour, Levit. 10. 11. & 16. 11, 12 13. All our performances must be dipped in his blood,
his incense must go along with the sacrifice, and then he will smell a sweet smelling favour, Levit. 10. 11. & 16. 11, 12 13. All our performances must be dipped in his blood,
Having confirmed the Doctrine, and shewed how we must say out our cost for God, I proceed in the next place to propose some Considerations to move you to the practice of the dutie.
Having confirmed the Doctrine, and showed how we must say out our cost for God, I proceed in the next place to propose Some Considerations to move you to the practice of the duty.
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yet when they came to be reckoned the second yeare, and the tribe of Levi was left out, it is found that the number is just the same to a man as it was before that tribe was taken away,
yet when they Come to be reckoned the second year, and the tribe of Levi was left out, it is found that the number is just the same to a man as it was before that tribe was taken away,
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So that there were so many young men of 19. yeares old as now supplyed the want of the Levites which were set apart for Gods service, that the people of God might see that they should be no losers,
So that there were so many young men of 19. Years old as now supplied the want of the Levites which were Set apart for God's service, that the people of God might see that they should be no losers,
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and all the people also, with abundance, after they brought offerings to the house of the Lord? 〈 ◊ 〉 Chron. 31. 10. 21. 2. The Lord takes speciall notice of all those that doe engage themselves in this Temple work;
and all the people also, with abundance, After they brought offerings to the house of the Lord? 〈 ◊ 〉 Chronicles 31. 10. 21. 2. The Lord Takes special notice of all those that do engage themselves in this Temple work;
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they stand not for cyphers before him, but carry great weight with them, 2 Corinth. 8. 10. How well did God take the very purposes of David in this businesse? 2 Chron. 6. 8. 2. He takes notice of the time punctually when men doe set about his work, he puts down the day of the month in the Almanack of Heaven, Hag. 2. 18. and this is onely that he might blesse them from that day forward. 3. He takes notice of what men doe give to his work, to ashekel, Num. 7. So also 1 Chron. 29. 6, 7, 8. is set down what the Princes offered;
they stand not for ciphers before him, but carry great weight with them, 2 Corinth. 8. 10. How well did God take the very Purposes of David in this business? 2 Chronicles 6. 8. 2. He Takes notice of the time punctually when men do Set about his work, he puts down the day of the Monn in the Almanac of Heaven, Hag. 2. 18. and this is only that he might bless them from that day forward. 3. He Takes notice of what men do give to his work, to ashekel, Num. 7. So also 1 Chronicles 29. 6, 7, 8. is Set down what the Princes offered;
What an honour is it that the contribution-money, and the names of those that gave, should stand upon record to all posterity? 4. He takes speciall notice of the willingnesse of mens hearts in his work,
What an honour is it that the contribution-money, and the names of those that gave, should stand upon record to all posterity? 4. He Takes special notice of the willingness of men's hearts in his work,
the Lord looks on this in regard he requites men according to this, 2 Cor. 8. 12. If there were any that did offer unwillingly amongst them before cited, they are not taken notice of,
the Lord looks on this in regard he requites men according to this, 2 Cor. 8. 12. If there were any that did offer unwillingly among them before cited, they Are not taken notice of,
he observes of one, how he and his daughters did ingage themselves, v. 12. the weak endeavours of this sex shall not be omitted, v. 5. there is a note of ignominy set upon the nobles of the Tekoites,
he observes of one, how he and his daughters did engage themselves, v. 12. the weak endeavours of this sex shall not be omitted, v. 5. there is a note of ignominy Set upon the Nobles of the Tekoites,
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Vpon that you have set down the valour, courage, and resolution of those that did fall to the work maugre all oppositions whatsoever, v. 16, 17, &c. then ch. 6. you have a treaty propounded,
Upon that you have Set down the valour, courage, and resolution of those that did fallen to the work maugre all oppositions whatsoever, v. 16, 17, etc. then changed. 6. you have a treaty propounded,
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Then you have set down what intercourse of Letters there were betwixt the Nobles of Iudah and Tobiah, and how there was an oath passed from them to him, in regard he was a great man, v. 17, 18. It is set down also how these treachetous Nobles did extoll Tobiah to Nehemiah, and told Tobiah what ever he said of him;
Then you have Set down what intercourse of Letters there were betwixt the Nobles of Iudah and Tobiah, and how there was an oath passed from them to him, in regard he was a great man, v. 17, 18. It is Set down also how these treachetous Nobles did extol Tobiah to Nehemiah, and told Tobiah what ever he said of him;
Wherefore, since God doth observe every mans carriage so exactly as he doth in that work, which doth more immediatly concern his own glory, every one had need be the more carefull to approve themselves faithfull and diligent in that work,
Wherefore, since God does observe every men carriage so exactly as he does in that work, which does more immediately concern his own glory, every one had need be the more careful to approve themselves faithful and diligent in that work,
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Thirdly, A third argument, to offer to God all our labours, and to be at cost in his service, may be drawn from those that are at so much paines and cost in the building of Babel,
Thirdly, A third argument, to offer to God all our labours, and to be At cost in his service, may be drawn from those that Are At so much pains and cost in the building of Babel,
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they doe not offer to the Divell that which costs them nought: hee is a hard Master, and his service is a very troublesome, dangerous, desperate service,
they do not offer to the devil that which costs them nought: he is a hard Master, and his service is a very troublesome, dangerous, desperate service,
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and yet how zealous are they in it? How many lifes have been sacrificed in it? Let it never bee said, that Satan should have more cost bestowed on him, more paines,
and yet how zealous Are they in it? How many life's have been sacrificed in it? Let it never be said, that Satan should have more cost bestowed on him, more pains,
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If it be matter that carries weight and importance in it, and that it is — dignus vindice nodus, who so fit to undertake it as one of Davids Worthies? Now there is something in noble persons,
If it be matter that carries weight and importance in it, and that it is — Dignus vindice nodus, who so fit to undertake it as one of Davids Worthies? Now there is something in noble Persons,
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truly noble, which as it is an incentive, so likewise it is an engagement on their spirits, that they of all men should undertake the most difficult service,
truly noble, which as it is an incentive, so likewise it is an engagement on their spirits, that they of all men should undertake the most difficult service,
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It is said concerning water that comes from Springs and Fountaines, that it will ascend and rise in a Conduit or Cisteme so high as the head of the Spring lies, but no higher:
It is said Concerning water that comes from Springs and Fountains, that it will ascend and rise in a Conduit or Cisteme so high as the head of the Spring lies, but no higher:
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Alexander thought it very conducible to him that he was esteemed the Son of Jupiter, for he was feared by reason of this opinion men had of him, by the Heathens.
Alexander Thought it very conducible to him that he was esteemed the Son of Jupiter, for he was feared by reason of this opinion men had of him, by the heathens.
so the Romans said they were descended of Mars and Venus; Hercules and Persens are reported to spring from Iupiter; Seleucus of Apollo; Augustus and Scipio of a Dragon:
so the Romans said they were descended of Mars and Venus; Hercules and Persons Are reported to spring from Iupiter; Seleucus of Apollo; Augustus and Scipio of a Dragon:
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Whence also it was, that men of low parts, and such as would not or could not undertake great matters, were called terrae filii. So that it is cleare, that noble spirits have great engagements on them for the undertaking of great designes:
Whence also it was, that men of low parts, and such as would not or could not undertake great matters, were called terrae Sons. So that it is clear, that noble spirits have great engagements on them for the undertaking of great designs:
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ver. 31. So againe, when these white-liver'd Spies did discourage others by their feare, Caleb shewes his courage, chap. 14. 9. and sayes, They are bread for us:
ver. 31. So again, when these white-livered Spies did discourage Others by their Fear, Caleb shows his courage, chap. 14. 9. and Says, They Are bred for us:
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That this may further appear to your Lordships, give me leave to confirm this fourth inducement to the great work of God by some speciall argument respecting the condition of your persons:
That this may further appear to your Lordship's, give me leave to confirm this fourth inducement to the great work of God by Some special argument respecting the condition of your Persons:
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now it is certain, that by your light and influences, which you may diffuse farther then others, you may doe much more then others can do in any great businesse:
now it is certain, that by your Light and influences, which you may diffuse farther then Others, you may do much more then Others can do in any great business:
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for to whom the Lord hath given such eminent talents, who is so fit to conquer the greatest difficulties as they are? these are the Chariots and horsemen of a State.
for to whom the Lord hath given such eminent Talents, who is so fit to conquer the greatest difficulties as they Are? these Are the Chariots and horsemen of a State.
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When the Lord hath any dangerous service and difficult, who is so fit to say, here am I, send me as a Jeremy, Jer. 6. 8. doth not the cause of Christ say now, who is on my side, who? Is it not now said, who will defend me now, I am bleeding and sinking? Who so fit as Nobles,
When the Lord hath any dangerous service and difficult, who is so fit to say, Here am I, send me as a Jeremiah, Jer. 6. 8. does not the cause of christ say now, who is on my side, who? Is it not now said, who will defend me now, I am bleeding and sinking? Who so fit as Nobles,
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as our Sampsons, Joshuahs, Davids, Calebs, Nehemiahs, Zerubbabels, men of excellent and noble spirits. Every qualification is a particular engagement, and strongly binds you to the greatest services;
as our Sampsons, Joshuahs, Davids, Calebs, Nehemiah's, Zerubbabels, men of excellent and noble spirits. Every qualification is a particular engagement, and strongly binds you to the greatest services;
and to him they said, do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem, Ruth 4. 11. The same I wish of your Lordships, that you may build the House of God and do famously in England,
and to him they said, do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem, Ruth 4. 11. The same I wish of your Lordship's, that you may built the House of God and do famously in England,
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and as those Nobles did we read of Num. 21. 18. make use of their staves, which some think were Ensigns of honour, to digge a well for the publike good;
and as those Nobles did we read of Num. 21. 18. make use of their staves, which Some think were Ensigns of honour, to dig a well for the public good;
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Secondly, As noble persons have greater advantages in regard of qualifications, so they have greater advantages then others in respect of the opportunities presented to them, to carry on the most difficult services:
Secondly, As noble Persons have greater advantages in regard of qualifications, so they have greater advantages then Others in respect of the opportunities presented to them, to carry on the most difficult services:
causes and persons become humble suiters to men in great place, and expect shelter and protection from their wings, opportunities are candidates, and become petitioners to them.
Causes and Persons become humble Suitors to men in great place, and expect shelter and protection from their wings, opportunities Are candidates, and become petitioners to them.
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Who hath so great an advantage to discover dangers at a further distance, as those that like Saul are taller by the head and shoulders then other men? Or those that are placed in the watchtowers of a State:
Who hath so great an advantage to discover dangers At a further distance, as those that like Saul Are Taller by the head and shoulders then other men? Or those that Are placed in the watchtowers of a State:
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Who hath opportunity to doe more, then those that when they move, doe move whole legions at once? you are as the Magazines and Treasures of the State you have opportunity to furnish out thousands, with amunition and artillery for service:
Who hath opportunity to do more, then those that when they move, do move Whole legions At once? you Are as the Magazines and Treasures of the State you have opportunity to furnish out thousands, with ammunition and Artillery for service:
just as you doe, others will doe the like, you see when Abimelech cut down a bough and laid it on his shoulder, all the people did the like, Iud. 9. 48, 49. God Almighty expects more from you,
just as you do, Others will do the like, you see when Abimelech Cut down a bough and laid it on his shoulder, all the people did the like, Iud. 9. 48, 49. God Almighty expects more from you,
besides, God hath been at greater cost and charges with you, he hath maintained you at a higher rate, he hath laid out much of the treasures of his goodnesse,
beside, God hath been At greater cost and charges with you, he hath maintained you At a higher rate, he hath laid out much of the treasures of his Goodness,
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how did the Lord prosper him, and what exceeding great provision did he lay in for the work, 1 Chron. 22. 2, 3. &c. then see how the Lord encouraged Solomon, vers. 13. and how did the work goe on and prosper in his hands.
how did the Lord prosper him, and what exceeding great provision did he lay in for the work, 1 Chronicles 22. 2, 3. etc. then see how the Lord encouraged Solomon, vers. 13. and how did the work go on and prosper in his hands.
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Againe, consider how God did engage himselfe to those that did rebuild the Temple, Is. 44. 28. & 45. 1. 2, 3, 13, 14. Hag. 2. 4, 5, 8. The Lord that has the disposing of power and riches,
Again, Consider how God did engage himself to those that did rebuild the Temple, Is. 44. 28. & 45. 1. 2, 3, 13, 14. Hag. 2. 4, 5, 8. The Lord that has the disposing of power and riches,
and all things in his hands, promiseth that they shall be subservient to that great work, to which also, wee adde Zech. 4. 5, 6. where the Lord engageth himselfe in a speciall manner, to promote and carry on that work, in a wonderfull and extraordinary way:
and all things in his hands, promises that they shall be subservient to that great work, to which also, we add Zechariah 4. 5, 6. where the Lord engageth himself in a special manner, to promote and carry on that work, in a wonderful and extraordinary Way:
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Whence I argue, that if the Lord was so gracious as to promise, and to performe his word to them that were engaged in his work antiently, them surely, hee will doe it now;
Whence I argue, that if the Lord was so gracious as to promise, and to perform his word to them that were engaged in his work anciently, them surely, he will do it now;
if to them that were employed in building the materiall Temple, much more to them that shall lay out themselves in building the mysticall House of God, by how much the more this doth excell the Type? There might be set down many other encouragements,
if to them that were employed in building the material Temple, much more to them that shall lay out themselves in building the mystical House of God, by how much the more this does excel the Type? There might be Set down many other encouragements,
they, like as Nabal did to David, give a very dogged answer, 1 Sam. 25. David sent to him in his distresse for some reliefe, and he answered Davids servants,
they, like as Nabal did to David, give a very dogged answer, 1 Sam. 25. David sent to him in his distress for Some relief, and he answered Davids Servants,
and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto whom I know not whence they be? Just such an answer you have from many, they will say, they must maintaine their families, they have wifes and children,
and my water, and my Flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto whom I know not whence they be? Just such an answer you have from many, they will say, they must maintain their families, they have wives and children,
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They are of Judas his minde, who when he saw an alabaster box of precious ointment poured on Christs head, he said, To what purpose is this waste? Mat. 26. 7, 8. And why was it not sold,
They Are of Judas his mind, who when he saw an alabaster box of precious ointment poured on Christ head, he said, To what purpose is this waste? Mathew 26. 7, 8. And why was it not sold,
but because he was a thiefe, Ioh. 12. 5, 6. so we have many that say, to what purpose is all this waste? counting all lost that is laid out for Christ and his cause:
but Because he was a thief, John 12. 5, 6. so we have many that say, to what purpose is all this waste? counting all lost that is laid out for christ and his cause:
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Doth not he drive a good trade, and is it not a very faire exchange that gets an hundred fold? and doth not he speak true, that tells us this for a truth.
Does not he drive a good trade, and is it not a very fair exchange that gets an hundred fold? and does not he speak true, that tells us this for a truth.
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but let them be afraid of this by the example of Ananias and Sapphira, who were both smitten with sudden death for their keeping back and lying together, Acts 5. 2. 5. 10. How many are there that have builded themselves upon the ruines of the Church,
but let them be afraid of this by the Exampl of Ananias and Sapphira, who were both smitten with sudden death for their keeping back and lying together, Acts 5. 2. 5. 10. How many Are there that have built themselves upon the ruins of the Church,
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the one under Dioclesian, the other under Iulian. The former intended to root out all Professours, & occidit omnes Presbyteros, he killed the Preachers;
the one under Diocletian, the other under Iulian. The former intended to root out all Professors, & occidit omnes Presbyters, he killed the Preachers;
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but the cost of their hearts, the travell of their braines, the desires of their soules are bestowed on the building of Babel: they lend a hand unwillingly to the one,
but the cost of their hearts, the travel of their brains, the Desires of their Souls Are bestowed on the building of Babel: they lend a hand unwillingly to the one,
I could wish that as those were refused by Zerubbabel and Ieshuah, and the chiefe of the Fathers, who told them, they had nothing to do with them to build an house unto their God,
I could wish that as those were refused by Zerubbabel and Jeshuah, and the chief of the Father's, who told them, they had nothing to do with them to built an house unto their God,
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but they themselves would build an house unto the Lord God of Israel, vers. 3. that such as these (and we have abundance of them) had never been entertained in the Lords work and service.
but they themselves would built an house unto the Lord God of Israel, vers. 3. that such as these (and we have abundance of them) had never been entertained in the lords work and service.
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if a trumpet had not been sounded before them, that they might have glory of men, Mat. 6. 2. they have so interwoven their own interests with Gods Cause, that as they have handled the matter, it looks like a linsey woolsey stuffe,
if a trumpet had not been sounded before them, that they might have glory of men, Mathew 6. 2. they have so interwoven their own interests with God's Cause, that as they have handled the matter, it looks like a linsey woolsey stuff,
Look on the whole frame and modell of the Papacie, and see if from the Pope with his long, &c. of Church-officers, down to 〈 ◊ 〉 Apparitor, it be not a humane creation, there be some of whom 〈 ◊ 〉 say no more,
Look on the Whole frame and model of the Papacy, and see if from the Pope with his long, etc. of Church-officers, down to 〈 ◊ 〉 Apparitor, it be not a humane creation, there be Some of whom 〈 ◊ 〉 say no more,
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but Christ will never own creations and productions of mens brains, nor will he accept of any coyn that is offered to him in the building of his house,
but christ will never own creations and productions of men's brains, nor will he accept of any coin that is offered to him in the building of his house,
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You have in Lucian and Boetius, and others, Sophia brought in miserably cōplaining of the unworthy usage of the pseudo-Philosophers, who did usually put their falsities under her name,
You have in Lucian and Boethius, and Others, Sophia brought in miserably complaining of the unworthy usage of the pseudo-Philosophers, who did usually put their falsities under her name,
It is come to that passe now as it was in Philosophy, that solecismes and barbarismes in the businesse of Christs Church, are accounted exquisite and absolute patterns to be commended unto others:
It is come to that pass now as it was in Philosophy, that solecisms and barbarisms in the business of Christ Church, Are accounted exquisite and absolute patterns to be commended unto Others:
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Such also is the frenzie of many, that as one speakes concerning the great Philosopher, they had rather erre with their masters and Lords of their faith, then speake truth with others.
Such also is the frenzy of many, that as one speaks Concerning the great Philosopher, they had rather err with their Masters and lords of their faith, then speak truth with Others.
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2. I come now to a use of Examination and enquiry into three things: 1. What cost we have been at for sinne: 2. What cost we have been at for God and his service in generall.
2. I come now to a use of Examination and enquiry into three things: 1. What cost we have been At for sin: 2. What cost we have been At for God and his service in general.
1. Let us call our selves to some account concerning our accounts and expences in and upon sinfull courses, that so we may be humbled before the Lord this day.
1. Let us call our selves to Some account Concerning our accounts and expenses in and upon sinful courses, that so we may be humbled before the Lord this day.
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I feare that Tekel may be written upon what we have done for God, which was one of the words of the hand-writing that appeared on the wall, Dan. 5. 27. I feare that we being weighed shall be found too light;
I Fear that Tekel may be written upon what we have done for God, which was one of the words of the handwriting that appeared on the wall, Dan. 5. 27. I Fear that we being weighed shall be found too Light;
2. Look at your cost of strength and paines, on whom have we bestowed the first fruits of our strength, the creame and flower of our selves and faculties,
2. Look At your cost of strength and pains, on whom have we bestowed the First fruits of our strength, the cream and flower of our selves and faculties,
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when we did run fresh and quick like vessels newly set on broach, who did we draw forth our selves to then? the diseases and aches in your limbs and bones will tell you that you doe possesse the sinnes of your youth.
when we did run fresh and quick like vessels newly Set on broach, who did we draw forth our selves to then? the diseases and aches in your limbs and bones will tell you that you do possess the Sins of your youth.
In the great book of accounts which the just Judge keeps by him, you may perhaps finde pride bringing in her bill with a prodigious Item of so many hundreds or thousands it may be upon her score:
In the great book of accounts which the just Judge keeps by him, you may perhaps find pride bringing in her bill with a prodigious Item of so many hundreds or thousands it may be upon her score:
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Then come in Hawkes and Dogges, and horses, with a black crew more embruitished then the beasts they look to, these bring in so many tenents rack-rents,
Then come in Hawks and Dogs, and Horses, with a black crew more embruitished then the beasts they look to, these bring in so many tenants rack-rents,
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and dares not open his mouth against them, he brings in a bill much like the rate of Micahs Levite, Iud. 17. 10. ten shekels of silver a yeare, a suit of apparell, and victualls:
and dares not open his Mouth against them, he brings in a bill much like the rate of Micahs Levite, Iud. 17. 10. ten shekels of silver a year, a suit of apparel, and victuals:
no, by no meanes, for this is not so much as the hire of a whore, which was not to be given to God, Deut. 23. 18. It is a base contemptible summe that the Levite brings in,
no, by no means, for this is not so much as the hire of a whore, which was not to be given to God, Deuteronomy 23. 18. It is a base contemptible sum that the Levite brings in,
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I feare the Lord is now reckoning with our Kingdome, for these and the like expences and will proceed to take a very strict account for the hundreds, the thousands,
I Fear the Lord is now reckoning with our Kingdom, for these and the like expenses and will proceed to take a very strict account for the hundreds, the thousands,
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Demosthones, though nor for conscience, yet for cost sake would not lye with that famous Strumpet of Corinth, he said he would not purchase repentance at so deare a rate I could have wished we had not been at so much cost to purchase so much misery.
Demosthones, though nor for conscience, yet for cost sake would not lie with that famous Strumpet of Corinth, he said he would not purchase Repentance At so deer a rate I could have wished we had not been At so much cost to purchase so much misery.
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they are loath to fight for it, and to finish their course, and to keep the faith which must goe before the crown, 2 Tim. 4. 7. 8. We would all have the penny,
they Are loath to fight for it, and to finish their course, and to keep the faith which must go before the crown, 2 Tim. 4. 7. 8. We would all have the penny,
men therefore, beat their bargain as low as they can, and faine they would bring down the price of heaven, they are not good customers, they undervalue the commondity, they seeme to bid faire many of them,
men Therefore, beatrice their bargain as low as they can, and feign they would bring down the price of heaven, they Are not good customers, they undervalue the commondity, they seem to bid fair many of them,
as it is said, Zech. 11. 13. a goodly price, I was prized at of them, &c. Men will bee contented to be at cost for any thing for vanity, that they may have it in possession, rather then for glory, which they look on in reversion,
as it is said, Zechariah 11. 13. a goodly price, I was prized At of them, etc. Men will be contented to be At cost for any thing for vanity, that they may have it in possession, rather then for glory, which they look on in reversion,
and hard and cruell usage inprison, I was ready to be starved, you would not so much as provide some comfortable thing for me, that might have refresht me:
and hard and cruel usage inprison, I was ready to be starved, you would not so much as provide Some comfortable thing for me, that might have refreshed me:
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Then for the profession of the Gospel, he will bring his accounts in for that, he will then shew how that men like the foolish Virgins did procure lamps,
Then for the profession of the Gospel, he will bring his accounts in for that, he will then show how that men like the foolish Virgins did procure lamps,
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prayer will say, these Christians did say a prayer, but never pray a prayer, they never sighed or gronaed in prayer, Rom. 8. 26. The word of God will speak and say, that indeed they did hear it sometime,
prayer will say, these Christians did say a prayer, but never pray a prayer, they never sighed or gronaed in prayer, Rom. 8. 26. The word of God will speak and say, that indeed they did hear it sometime,
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Sabbaths will say, they never were entertained with delight, they never were sanctified with spirituall rejoycing, they never observed them with any severity,
Sabbaths will say, they never were entertained with delight, they never were sanctified with spiritual rejoicing, they never observed them with any severity,
but spake their own words, thought their own thoughts, did their own works expressely contrary to that, Is. 58. 13. Then will Fasts come in and say, that they never afflicted their soules nor shed a teare in a whole day;
but spoke their own words, Thought their own thoughts, did their own works expressly contrary to that, Is. 58. 13. Then will Fasts come in and say, that they never afflicted their Souls nor shed a tear in a Whole day;
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nay, they have found their own pleasure upon a fasting day, which the Lord complaines of Isa. 58. 3. All duties and graces will come in and say, that they never had the heartcost, the soule was never engaged for them;
nay, they have found their own pleasure upon a fasting day, which the Lord complains of Isaiah 58. 3. All duties and graces will come in and say, that they never had the heartcost, the soul was never engaged for them;
he will have our righteousnesse an exceeding righteousnesse, Matt. 5. 20. Except your righteousnesse exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, yee shall in no case enter into the Kingdome of heaven.
he will have our righteousness an exceeding righteousness, Matt. 5. 20. Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
sometimes, they were almost perswaded like Agrippa; sometimes, as Herod and his men of warre entertained Christ, Luk. 23. 11. they were set at nought, and mocked:
sometime, they were almost persuaded like Agrippa; sometime, as Herod and his men of war entertained christ, Luk. 23. 11. they were Set At nought, and mocked:
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sometime the dancing of an Herodias, sometime the kisse of a Dalilah, sometimes mammon, and the cares of the world, sometimes gamesters, sometimes good fellowes, sometime one, sometimes another interposed, that these duties and the rest could finde no roome, no time could be spared for them;
sometime the dancing of an Herodias, sometime the kiss of a Delilah, sometime mammon, and the Cares of the world, sometime gamesters, sometime good Fellows, sometime one, sometime Another interposed, that these duties and the rest could find no room, no time could be spared for them;
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Thirdly, consider the Cause of God amongst us, the building of the Lords house, the setting up of his ordinances, worship service, and discipline amongst us;
Thirdly, Consider the Cause of God among us, the building of the lords house, the setting up of his ordinances, worship service, and discipline among us;
hath it not been fetched and extorted from many as so many drops of blood? I am sorry that such is the hardnesse of mens hearts, that our Parliament must be faine to make Ordinances to take that from men, which they will not offer,
hath it not been fetched and extorted from many as so many drops of blood? I am sorry that such is the hardness of men's hearts, that our Parliament must be feign to make Ordinances to take that from men, which they will not offer,
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I am sorry that we should be so little affected with the Cause amongst us, that of necessity, by reason of the sordid condition of men, Ordinances for loan,
I am sorry that we should be so little affected with the Cause among us, that of necessity, by reason of the sordid condition of men, Ordinances for loan,
and that upon Interest, must be made to maintaine and support it; whereas every one should rate himselfe, and strive to goe before another in this businesse;
and that upon Interest, must be made to maintain and support it; whereas every one should rate himself, and strive to go before Another in this business;
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What a strange thing is it, that the publique faith of the Kingdom should go further then the publique faith of heaven? and that the Parliaments word should be taken before Gods word? and that their security should be thought better then the security of the blessed Trinity? God hath said enough to us,
What a strange thing is it, that the public faith of the Kingdom should go further then the public faith of heaven? and that the Parliaments word should be taken before God's word? and that their security should be Thought better then the security of the blessed Trinity? God hath said enough to us,
there needed no rateing of them according to their estates, but every man offered so freely, that there was a restraint laid upon them, that they should bring in no more.
there needed no rating of them according to their estates, but every man offered so freely, that there was a restraint laid upon them, that they should bring in no more.
It seems also that at the building of the Temple, there was some unkinde and unbrotherly carriage of the chiefe among the Jews towards their brethren, which did cause some griefe and trouble among them, Neh. 5. there were great complaints of exactions, ver. 1, 2, 3. &c. which made some interruptions among them;
It seems also that At the building of the Temple, there was Some unkind and unbrotherly carriage of the chief among the jews towards their brothers, which did cause Some grief and trouble among them, Neh 5. there were great complaints of exactions, ver. 1, 2, 3. etc. which made Some interruptions among them;
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whence I inferre, that it is the desire of the Lord, that his work should be carried on with all chearfulnesse and willingnesse of minde, that whatever service was to be offered to him, should be a free will offering.
whence I infer, that it is the desire of the Lord, that his work should be carried on with all cheerfulness and willingness of mind, that whatever service was to be offered to him, should be a free will offering.
and offerings, for hearts and hands for substance, and lifes, and could not have them, at least not willingly? Shall it ever be said, that any of you have a penny left that might advance this building,
and offerings, for hearts and hands for substance, and life's, and could not have them, At least not willingly? Shall it ever be said, that any of you have a penny left that might advance this building,
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or a life to lose in this Cause, and wee would not spare them? We would not be at so much cost in the businesse, the time is now come, perhaps, that you may be put to it,
or a life to loose in this Cause, and we would not spare them? We would not be At so much cost in the business, the time is now come, perhaps, that you may be put to it,
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Cursed be that estate, and let beggery and basenesse, shame and contempt, be in the habitations of those that will not part their substance for Christ:
Cursed be that estate, and let beggary and baseness, shame and contempt, be in the habitations of those that will not part their substance for christ:
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He that thus loves not the Lord Christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha, 1 Cor. 16. 22. And he loves him not, Christ himselfe being interpreter, that will not lay down his life for him.
He that thus loves not the Lord christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha, 1 Cor. 16. 22. And he loves him not, christ himself being interpreter, that will not lay down his life for him.
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I hope none that heares me are thus cursed, but those that will not now offer their help to the Lord against the mighty, they are like Meroz, cursed, and cursed bitterly to.
I hope none that hears me Are thus cursed, but those that will not now offer their help to the Lord against the mighty, they Are like Meroz, cursed, and cursed bitterly to.
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He needs not aske your leave, hee may take what hee pleaseth from you, as having a greater interest and propriety in what you possesse, then you have your selves;
He needs not ask your leave, he may take what he Pleases from you, as having a greater Interest and propriety in what you possess, then you have your selves;
and the cattell upon a thousand hils, &c. but ver. 14. he tells you what he looks for, Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vowes unto the most High:
and the cattle upon a thousand hills, etc. but ver. 14. he tells you what he looks for, Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows unto the most High:
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And David professeth, that he was ready to offer sacrifice, if God would accept it, Psal. 51. 16. but vers. 17. he tells what sacrifice God did delight in.
And David Professes, that he was ready to offer sacrifice, if God would accept it, Psalm 51. 16. but vers. 17. he tells what sacrifice God did delight in.
he that offers to God a fast without afflicting of his soule, without being in bitternesse for his sinnes, without mourning, without sighs and groanes, without teares,
he that offers to God a fast without afflicting of his soul, without being in bitterness for his Sins, without mourning, without sighs and groans, without tears,
or trouble, that hath dry eyes, without some pangs and travell of soule, without a conflict of and agony in his spirit, without some kind of bleeding in his heart, he offers a sacrifice that costs him nought;
or trouble, that hath dry eyes, without Some pangs and travel of soul, without a conflict of and agony in his Spirit, without Some kind of bleeding in his heart, he offers a sacrifice that costs him nought;
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the Lord will reject such a fast as this, as hee did theirs, Is. 58. 5. but the costly fast that God looks at, is vers. 6. 7. That is a costly fast indeed,
the Lord will reject such a fast as this, as he did theirs, Is. 58. 5. but the costly fast that God looks At, is vers. 6. 7. That is a costly fast indeed,
The Lord even speakes this language to you to day, those sinnes that have cost you thousands to maintaine them, let them now cost you some teares from hearts truly penitent,
The Lord even speaks this language to you to day, those Sins that have cost you thousands to maintain them, let them now cost you Some tears from hearts truly penitent,
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he will not onely refuse the service which we offer, but he will send something that we would not willingly have, Ier. 14. 12. When they fast, I will not heare their cry,
he will not only refuse the service which we offer, but he will send something that we would not willingly have, Jeremiah 14. 12. When they fast, I will not hear their cry,
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for it followes, but I will consume them, &c. That man that comes to God in his sinnes, on a fasting day, he is refused with contempt, with an who hath required this at your hand, Isa. 1. 12. and with a scornfull objurgation, What hast thou to doe to declare my Statutes,
for it follows, but I will consume them, etc. That man that comes to God in his Sins, on a fasting day, he is refused with contempt, with an who hath required this At your hand, Isaiah 1. 12. and with a scornful objurgation, What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes,
Hiero. Megiserus. Arma Dio•ippi •orantia sanguine, fanum Grad. v• exornent; •an ma gis illa placent. Thom. Venatotius. Sal Mars orna tur, spoliato ex i•ste, cruentis Ar•is, & spol•is, caede ferc•s equi. The conclusion of two cop•es of verses in dona Templis consecrat•. Opson. omn. Hor.
Hiero Megiserus. Arma Dio•ippi •orantia sanguine, Fanum Grad. v• exornent; •an ma gis illa placent. Tom Venatotius. Sal Mars orna tur, spoliato ex i•ste, cruentis Ar•is, & spol•is, Kill ferc•s equi. The conclusion of two cop•es of Verses in dona Templis consecrat•. Opson. omn. Hor.
In Lucian we have him thus speaking, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. And 〈 ◊ 〉 sayes thus, 〈 ◊ 〉 est 〈 ◊ 〉, ut se & 〈 ◊ 〉 fortes, eitam• falsam sit, ex 〈 ◊ 〉 genito•• credant, 〈 ◊ 〉 to moilo an mus 〈 ◊ 〉 a us, •lut elivina 〈 ◊ 〉 fiducians gerens, res magnas aggred•eda: prasumat 〈 ◊ 〉 us, agat 〈 ◊ 〉tius, & 〈 … 〉 earitate saelicius.
In Lucian we have him thus speaking,, etc. And 〈 ◊ 〉 Says thus, 〈 ◊ 〉 est 〈 ◊ 〉, ut se & 〈 ◊ 〉 forts, eitam• Fallen fit, ex 〈 ◊ 〉 genito•• Credant, 〈 ◊ 〉 to moilo an mus 〈 ◊ 〉 a us, •lut elivina 〈 ◊ 〉 fiducians gerens, Rest Magnas aggred•eda: prasumat 〈 ◊ 〉 us, agat 〈 ◊ 〉tius, & 〈 … 〉 earitate saelicius.
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1 What Spanh•mius sayes concerning opera bona, may be applyed to our purpose, speaking how they can be said to be nostra. Di•untur nostra, quia à Deo donata nobis, neque quaerentibus, neque prome, entibas: for which hee qu•es Salme•on, Tract. 30. Tom. 5. Nosirum enim quod nobis dotur ab alio, ergo & illud quod nobis denatur à Deo: Sic Christus noster est. 2. Opera nostra dicuntu contradistinctè alienis. 3. Scri•tura aliquando uscribit gratiam & gloriam nobis, aliquando Deo: ut Paulus vult nos NONLATINALPHABET salutem nostram, nos convertere, &c. Interdum ascribit Deo utramque, Deum dare velle & perficere, &c. The same may be said of that we offer to God; sometimes it is called ours, sometimes it is called Gods. Dub. Evangel. c. An. & quomodo bona opera nostra?
1 What Spanh•mius Says Concerning opera Bona, may be applied to our purpose, speaking how they can be said to be nostra. Di•untur nostra, quia à God donata nobis, neque quaerentibus, neque prome, entibas: for which he qu•es Salme•on, Tract. 30. Tom. 5. Nosirum enim quod nobis dotur ab Alio, ergo & illud quod nobis denatur à God: Sic Christus Noster est. 2. Opera nostra dicuntu contradistinctè alienis. 3. Scri•tura aliquando uscribit gratiam & gloriam nobis, aliquando God: ut Paulus vult nos salutem nostram, nos convertere, etc. Interdum ascribit God utramque, God Dare velle & perficere, etc. The same may be said of that we offer to God; sometime it is called ours, sometime it is called God's Dub. Evangel. c. Nias & quomodo Bona opera nostra?
Testari nequ•uut impubes, religiousus Filius in sacris, morti damnatus, & obs•s, Crimine damnatus, cum muto surdus, & ille Qui Maj•statem l•sit, sit caecus & ipse. Vid. Io. ab Imol. in c. qua Ingredientibus de testa. extra. In every one of those there is some desect, some want; either he is not sui juris, or he wants his senses, &c. Vid. H. Swinburne B. of Civill Law, 2 part of briefe Treat. of Testaments and Wills. 3 What we offer, must bee free and with a willing mind.
Testari nequ•uut impubes, religiousus Filius in sacris, morti Damnatus, & obs•s, Crimine Damnatus, cum muto Deaf, & Isle Qui Maj•statem l•sit, sit caecus & ipse. Vid. Io. ab Imol. in c. qua Ingredientibus de testa. extra. In every one of those there is Some desect, Some want; either he is not sui Juris, or he Wants his Senses, etc. Vid. H. Swinburne B. of Civil Law, 2 part of brief Treat. of Testaments and Wills. 3 What we offer, must be free and with a willing mind.
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Munus propriè est, quod necessariò obimus lege, more, impen•ve ejus, qui jubendi habet potestatem. Dona autem propriè sunt, quae nulla necessitate juris, of sicii, sed sponte praestantur, quae si non praestentur, reprehensio est: & si praestentur, plerumque law inest. Pancirol. de Donis, and he out of Marcian. l. Manus, de verb. signif.
Munus propriè est, quod necessariò obimus lege, more, impen•ve His, qui jubendi habet potestatem. Dona autem propriè sunt, Quae nulla necessitate Juris, of sicii, sed sponte praestantur, Quae si non praestentur, reprehensio est: & si praestentur, plerumque law Inset. Pancirol. de Donis, and he out of Marcian. l. Manus, de verb. signif.
Seneca sayes, concerning private men, that their virtues have tha• unhappinesse that priusquam apparent diu luctantur, yet they are recompenced in this quod & vitia tendras habent, but hee sayes moreover, nullius magis cavend•m 〈 ◊ 〉 qualem fanom 〈 ◊ 〉 quam qui qualemcunque ha•urint magnam Val•turi 〈 ◊ 〉, de Clem.
Senecca Says, Concerning private men, that their Virtues have tha• unhappiness that priusquam apparent Diu luctantur, yet they Are recompensed in this quod & Vices tendras habent, but he Says moreover, Nullius magis cavend•m 〈 ◊ 〉 qualem fanom 〈 ◊ 〉 quam qui qualemcunque ha•urint magnam Val•turi 〈 ◊ 〉, de Clem.
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I am forty that we are fallen into those times, in which men, under a pretence of Antichristianism, do detaine Church dues, though these were before ever the head or hornes of the beast did appeare so as to be taken notice of. Origen speaks of Church rents, Hom. 31. in Matth. and Eus•bius of a house belonging to the Church, which he complaines was taken away by Paulus Sa•osatenus, liv. 7. c. 24, then you have the edicts of Constantine and Licinius Imp. to this purpose, E•sob. l. 10. c. 5. It was the care and piety in ancient times to give and so firmly to entail an allowance liberall to the ministry, as that the injury of the times should no• change and alter the property so farre as was possible, Synod. Rom. sub Symmac•o Anno 503. tota contra invasores Eccles. Concil. Meldens. c. 5. Concil. Gangrens. c. 8. Aurelean. Conc. 4. An. 543. c. 19. the words of the Synod 3. sub Symmcaho in exemplari constituti de Ecclesiae conservandis, are very full to this purpose. Ne unquam praedium &c. quocunq, titulo atq, commento alienentur. Si quis vero aliquid eorum alienare voluerit inef sicax atq, irritum judicetur, sitque •acienti, vel consentienti, acci•ientiq̄, anathema. If these were times of ignorance, God grant they do not condemne our seeing times, Vid, Sir Hen. Spelman d• ••temerandis Ecclestis.
I am forty that we Are fallen into those times, in which men, under a pretence of Antichristianism, do detain Church dues, though these were before ever the head or horns of the beast did appear so as to be taken notice of. Origen speaks of Church rends, Hom. 31. in Matthew and Eus•bius of a house belonging to the Church, which he complains was taken away by Paulus Sa•osatenus, liv. 7. c. 24, then you have the edicts of Constantine and Licinius Imp. to this purpose, E•sob. l. 10. c. 5. It was the care and piety in ancient times to give and so firmly to entail an allowance liberal to the Ministry, as that the injury of the times should no• change and altar the property so Far as was possible, Synod. Rom. sub Symmac•o Anno 503. tota contra invasores Eccles. Council. Meldens. c. 5. Council. Gangrene. c. 8. Aurelean. Conc 4. Nias 543. c. 19. the words of the Synod 3. sub Symmcaho in exemplari constituti de Ecclesiae conservandis, Are very full to this purpose. Ne unquam praedium etc. quocunq, Titulo atq, commento alienentur. Si quis vero Aliquid Their alienare voluerit inef sicax atq, irritum judicetur, Sitque •acienti, vel consentienti, acci•ientiq̄, anathema. If these were times of ignorance, God grant they do not condemn our seeing times, Vid, Sir Hen. Spelman d• ••temerandis Ecclestis.
It was truly said by the great Philosopher, Multafa samult•s veris probabiltora a•parent But as the great Or •our sayes, so say I in this case, Vt pule•er rimum judicem esse ver. 〈 ◊ 〉 videre. sic proveris salsa probare turpissimum est.
It was truly said by the great Philosopher, Multafa samult•s veris probabiltora a•parent But as the great Or •our Says, so say I in this case, Vt pule•er rimum Judicem esse ver. 〈 ◊ 〉 To see. sic proveris salsa Probare turpissimum est.
Apud me constat multos plurimum potic•sse ad detegendam veritatem, nisi se illam penitus arripuisse credidissent. Pet. Gassendus in praes. in 1 lib. exercit paradox. adversus Aristoleos. b Petr. Gassendus Exercit. 4. contr. Arist, asserit maximam esse incertitudmem doctrinae Exerc. 5. asserit & probat quod in numera deficiant. 6. quòd in numera superfluant. 7. quòd in numera sallant. 8. quòd in numera a contradicant apud Aristotelem.
Apud me constat multos plurimum potic•sse ad detegendam veritatem, nisi se Illam penitus arripuisse credidissent. Pet. Gassendus in Praes. in 1 lib. Exercise paradox. Adversus Aristoleos. b Peter Gassendus Exercise 4. Contr. Arist, asserit maximam esse incertitudmem Doctrine Exercise 5. asserit & Probat quod in numera deficiant. 6. quòd in numera superfluant. 7. quòd in numera sallant. 8. quòd in numera a contradicant apud Aristotle.
Iactabant quidam solaecismos esse laudes & gemmas Philosophorum; if you finde fault with their Haeccietates, & aliquitates, and their absurd incongruities, they answer you with laughter thus, Non curamus de verbibus, sed de sensis. vide copiose de his Hermol. Barb. Scalig. Exercit. Patricum Aristotelomast. tet. Gassendum, &c.
Iactabant quidam solaecismos esse laudes & gemmas Philosophorum; if you find fault with their Haeccietates, & aliquitates, and their absurd incongruities, they answer you with laughter thus, Non curamus de verbibus, sed de sensis. vide copious de his Hermol. Barb. Scaliger Exercise Patricum Aristotelomast. tet. Gassendum, etc.
