Hopes incovragement pointed at in a sermon, preached in St. Margarets Westminster, before the honorable House of Commons, assembled in Parliament: at the last solemn fast, February 28. 1643. by Tho. Young. Published by order of the House of Commons.
I am confident that you (who have spent so many dayes in that Christian duty) have been fully instructed therein from sundry learned discourses heretofore presented to you.
I am confident that you (who have spent so many days in that Christian duty) have been Fully instructed therein from sundry learned discourses heretofore presented to you.
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and in both continued so long) to endeavour now to raise up your hearts and quicken your spirits in the continuance of this duty of seeking God by earnest prayer:
and in both continued so long) to endeavour now to raise up your hearts and quicken your spirits in the Continuance of this duty of seeking God by earnest prayer:
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and the rather because assuredly the Lord (on whom we waite in these holy duties) in the end will be exalted, that be may have compassion on them that patiently waite and pray for his mercy:
and the rather Because assuredly the Lord (on whom we wait in these holy duties) in the end will be exalted, that be may have compassion on them that patiently wait and pray for his mercy:
Yea, certainely hee who is blessed with the favour of deliverance, and truely, or throughly affected with the free mercy therein, will not onely himselfe bee thankfull;
Yea, Certainly he who is blessed with the favour of deliverance, and truly, or thoroughly affected with the free mercy therein, will not only himself be thankful;
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which may bee termed a comfortable direction to strengthen the beleeving soule, against all heart-breaking, or soule-rending feares, or distractions whatsoever:
which may be termed a comfortable direction to strengthen the believing soul, against all Heartbreaking, or soule-rending fears, or distractions whatsoever:
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In which words our Prophet prescribes the best and most soveraign cordiall that can bee given in such a condition ▪ when Gods people are overwhelmed with feares:
In which words our Prophet prescribes the best and most sovereign cordial that can be given in such a condition ▪ when God's people Are overwhelmed with fears:
then in these dayes? wherein for no short space of time (though now and then of late, God hath come unto us with sweet refreshing beames of mercy) it hath falne out with most men,
then in these days? wherein for no short Molle of time (though now and then of late, God hath come unto us with sweet refreshing beams of mercy) it hath fallen out with most men,
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and hath not this been generally our condition a long time? in which, whose heart is not ready to bee surprized with feares? unlesse it bee some sonne of Belial, who being besotted with his lusts, passeth his time without feare of God, or his judgements.
and hath not this been generally our condition a long time? in which, whose heart is not ready to be surprised with fears? unless it be Some son of Belial, who being besotted with his Lustiest, passes his time without Fear of God, or his Judgments.
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all these are elegantly hinted in the use of the word by Job: whilest he sets forth what was the opinion which once men had of his wisedome and counsell when he spake in the publike before others, he sayes they eagerly desired to heare him, that appeared in their silence when he spake;
all these Are elegantly hinted in the use of the word by Job: whilst he sets forth what was the opinion which once men had of his Wisdom and counsel when he spoke in the public before Others, he Says they eagerly desired to hear him, that appeared in their silence when he spoke;
Secondly, their griefe, that yet they enjoy not the Lord according to their desire; Thirdly, their patient attending upon God for that which they desire:
Secondly, their grief, that yet they enjoy not the Lord according to their desire; Thirdly, their patient attending upon God for that which they desire:
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secondly, point forth unto you the true grounds from whence this waiting in Gods children doth arise, which being laid open I doubt not but the truth of the Doctrine with case will bee manifested to all that heare it.
secondly, point forth unto you the true grounds from whence this waiting in God's children does arise, which being laid open I doubt not but the truth of the Doctrine with case will be manifested to all that hear it.
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know first that this is the thing which God requires of all his children, that in all their afflictions they should waite upon him for his helpe, Psal. 55.22. cast your burthen upon the Lord, saith the Prophet, and he shall nourish thee:
know First that this is the thing which God requires of all his children, that in all their afflictions they should wait upon him for his help, Psalm 55.22. cast your burden upon the Lord, Says the Prophet, and he shall nourish thee:
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To the same purpose speakes our blessed Saviour, Luke 21.19. By your patience saith hee, possesse your soules: that speech followes upon a sad relation of heavie troubles that were to ensue;
To the same purpose speaks our blessed Saviour, Lycia 21.19. By your patience Says he, possess your Souls: that speech follows upon a sad Relation of heavy Troubles that were to ensue;
hee tells them, Nation shall rise against nation, there shall bee great Warres, Earthquakes and persecutions, the Parents shall betray their Children, and one friend another;
he tells them, nation shall rise against Nation, there shall be great Wars, Earthquakes and persecutions, the Parents shall betray their Children, and one friend Another;
Now what might his poore unarmed children thinke should become of them in all these troubles? might they not conclude, in the eye of reason there was no safetie for them in such a condition? what shall they doe? our blessed Saviour answers, possesse your soules in Patience, as if he had said unto them,
Now what might his poor unarmed children think should become of them in all these Troubles? might they not conclude, in the eye of reason there was no safety for them in such a condition? what shall they do? our blessed Saviour answers, possess your Souls in Patience, as if he had said unto them,
although you be compassed about with troubles on every hand, yet do you continue waiting quietly upon the Lord, there shall not a haire of your heads perish,
although you be compassed about with Troubles on every hand, yet do you continue waiting quietly upon the Lord, there shall not a hair of your Heads perish,
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therefore wait you upon the Lord. Thus God requires it of his people. Secondly, the Lord goes farther and pronounces them all blessed that doe so, Esa. 30.18. Blessed are all they that waite for him:
Therefore wait you upon the Lord. Thus God requires it of his people. Secondly, the Lord Goes farther and pronounces them all blessed that do so, Isaiah 30.18. Blessed Are all they that wait for him:
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(here was a sweet and wholesome counsell, could they have followed it, but that they would not doe) the meaning of it was this, that they should depend upon the Lord and on his strength, but they would not;
(Here was a sweet and wholesome counsel, could they have followed it, but that they would not do) the meaning of it was this, that they should depend upon the Lord and on his strength, but they would not;
yet some amongst them did so, and hee saith, such are blessed; by which place it appeares that God would have his people waite upon him in their extremities, which if they doe they are sure to bee blessed of him.
yet Some among them did so, and he Says, such Are blessed; by which place it appears that God would have his people wait upon him in their extremities, which if they do they Are sure to be blessed of him.
if hee pronounce them blessed that doe so, then wee may surely conclude, that it is their dutie in all their troubles patiently to waite upon the Lord.
if he pronounce them blessed that do so, then we may surely conclude, that it is their duty in all their Troubles patiently to wait upon the Lord.
To cleare this truth yet further unto you, in as much as Gods people are here stiled waiters upon the Lord, consider in the next place from whence it comes that when they are inclosed with troubles,
To clear this truth yet further unto you, in as much as God's people Are Here styled waiters upon the Lord, Consider in the next place from whence it comes that when they Are enclosed with Troubles,
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yet they can resolve with patience to attend upon the Lord? first their patient waiting upon the Lord is the worke of their hope, and that springs from their faith in God:
yet they can resolve with patience to attend upon the Lord? First their patient waiting upon the Lord is the work of their hope, and that springs from their faith in God:
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hee that dare trust to the goodnesse of the Lord for the present, assuredly will waite upon him or expect these good things from him for the time to come:
he that Dare trust to the Goodness of the Lord for the present, assuredly will wait upon him or expect these good things from him for the time to come:
Hence is it that as God worketh faith to beleeve in him, so hee alone raiseth up the heart with hope to waite for the accomplishment of that Word which by faith it hath received;
Hence is it that as God works faith to believe in him, so he alone Raiseth up the heart with hope to wait for the accomplishment of that Word which by faith it hath received;
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Blessed bee the Lord, saith Peter, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us againe unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:
Blessed be the Lord, Says Peter, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead:
for which cause it is called the hope of the Gospell, that is, the things which are laid forth in the Gospel, the expectation whereof raiseth up the heart;
for which cause it is called the hope of the Gospel, that is, the things which Are laid forth in the Gospel, the expectation whereof Raiseth up the heart;
Yet further, the good things promised and waited for are such as are neither past, nor present; but good things that are absent and yet to come are the things which such as wraite on God doe looke for;
Yet further, the good things promised and waited for Are such as Are neither past, nor present; but good things that Are absent and yet to come Are the things which such as wraite on God do look for;
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I will not scan the particulars which hope waiteth for, it is enough in the generall to know that whatsoever good things God hath promised, and hath not yet fully performed his promise therein, hope waits upon him for all these things,
I will not scan the particulars which hope waits for, it is enough in the general to know that whatsoever good things God hath promised, and hath not yet Fully performed his promise therein, hope waits upon him for all these things,
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as whether it bee deliverance from trouble, improving the worke of grace, affording daily bread, treading downe Satan under our feet, &c. whatsoever are the good things with which God hath promised to blesse his people either in this life or that which is to come, hope waiteth for the fruition of them all.
as whither it be deliverance from trouble, improving the work of grace, affording daily bred, treading down Satan under our feet, etc. whatsoever Are the good things with which God hath promised to bless his people either in this life or that which is to come, hope waits for the fruition of them all.
because they have Gods Word to rest themselves upon, they well know though heaven and earth should passe away, that God is true and will bee faithfull in all that hee hath spoken;
Because they have God's Word to rest themselves upon, they well know though heaven and earth should pass away, that God is true and will be faithful in all that he hath spoken;
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such a heart will bee brought to waite upon God, which knowes that hee hath said, I will not alter the thing that is gone out of my lips, that is spoken, I confesse, of a speciall promise unto David, concerning his successor in the Crowne,
such a heart will be brought to wait upon God, which knows that he hath said, I will not altar the thing that is gone out of my lips, that is spoken, I confess, of a special promise unto David, Concerning his successor in the Crown,
whilst it sees Gods promise and then lookes out for his efficiencie to make good the same, ever knowing that hee that speakes the word will in his due time give a being to it.
while it sees God's promise and then looks out for his efficiency to make good the same, ever knowing that he that speaks the word will in his due time give a being to it.
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There are two things which may hinder a man from making good his word or fulfilling of his promises, impotency or carelesnesse: when either he is not able,
There Are two things which may hinder a man from making good his word or fulfilling of his promises, impotency or carelessness: when either he is not able,
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His almighty power admits not of impotency or weakenesse, no thing can let or hinder him (to whom all things are possible) from doing what he pleaseth:
His almighty power admits not of impotency or weakness, no thing can let or hinder him (to whom all things Are possible) from doing what he Pleases:
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for though she should prove unnaturall and forget the fruite of her wombe, yet the Lord will not forget his people, what made the King of Ammon his servants waite for mercy at Ahabs hands? They had heard the Kings of Israel were mercifull Kings, thereupon were they encouraged to waite upon him for favour,
for though she should prove unnatural and forget the fruit of her womb, yet the Lord will not forget his people, what made the King of Ammon his Servants wait for mercy At Ahabs hands? They had herd the Kings of Israel were merciful Kings, thereupon were they encouraged to wait upon him for favour,
it is an undoubted truth, where a petitioner knowes there is pronenesse or a ready inclination in a partie (to whom hee sues) to show mercy, that will make him waite for helpe from him above all others:
it is an undoubted truth, where a petitioner knows there is proneness or a ready inclination in a party (to whom he sues) to show mercy, that will make him wait for help from him above all Others:
Thirdly, with patience they waite upon him, because they know that the same God who hath made the promise to them, hath also appointed or set out the period of time, in which his promise shall undoubtedly be fulfilled to them:
Thirdly, with patience they wait upon him, Because they know that the same God who hath made the promise to them, hath also appointed or Set out the Period of time, in which his promise shall undoubtedly be fulfilled to them:
for though the faithfulnesse of Gods promise is knowne to them, yet the particular period or set time, wherein this promise shall take effect, is unknowne to them; ( for whom it is not to know the times and seasons which the Father bath put in his owne power;
for though the faithfulness of God's promise is known to them, yet the particular Period or Set time, wherein this promise shall take Effect, is unknown to them; (for whom it is not to know the times and seasons which the Father bath put in his own power;
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yet holy Isaac did not presently see that promise performed, for he was marryed (as may bee collected from the History) twenty yeers and had no childe: yet hee waited for it;
yet holy Isaac did not presently see that promise performed, for he was married (as may be collected from the History) twenty Years and had no child: yet he waited for it;
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the evidence of his waiting was, Hee prayed and God heard him, and his wife conceived. It is said of old Simeon, Hee waited for the consolation of Israel, i. e.
the evidence of his waiting was, He prayed and God herd him, and his wife conceived. It is said of old Simeon, He waited for the consolation of Israel, i. e.
hee knew not when that would bee, yet hee beleeved and waited for it: upon this very ground it is, that God requires waiting in his people, Habak. 2.3. The viston is for an appointed time, but at last it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, waite;
he knew not when that would be, yet he believed and waited for it: upon this very ground it is, that God requires waiting in his people, Habak. 2.3. The viston is for an appointed time, but At last it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, wait;
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there was a time determined by the Lord, wherein both these should take place, yet though the issue were certain, the hasty affections of men thought the time long:
there was a time determined by the Lord, wherein both these should take place, yet though the issue were certain, the hasty affections of men Thought the time long:
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so is it used, 2 Chron. 28.20. when Tilgathpilneser, came to the assistance of Ahaz, it is said, hee troubled him and did not strengthen him, or hee grew not stronger by his help as hee expected:
so is it used, 2 Chronicles 28.20. when Tilgathpilneser, Come to the assistance of Ahaz, it is said, he troubled him and did not strengthen him, or he grew not Stronger by his help as he expected:
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the word therefore imports a corroboration of that strength which a man hath: so the Lord here requires that all such as waite upon him should waxe strong,
the word Therefore imports a corroboration of that strength which a man hath: so the Lord Here requires that all such as wait upon him should wax strong,
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from whence ariseth our second proposition, that such as patiently wait upon God must rouse up themselves with strength and courage, to wait further upon him.
from whence arises our second proposition, that such as patiently wait upon God must rouse up themselves with strength and courage, to wait further upon him.
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To evidence this truth, I will indevour, first, to open the way, how this may bee done, whereby you may see wherein this heroicall valour stands, by which hee that waits on God is confirmed in his strength:
To evidence this truth, I will endeavour, First, to open the Way, how this may be done, whereby you may see wherein this heroical valour Stands, by which he that waits on God is confirmed in his strength:
For the first, let us inquire wherein this courage stands, that so you may the better see how a Soule that waits upon the Lord may waxe strong: A point needfull to bee discussed,
For the First, let us inquire wherein this courage Stands, that so you may the better see how a Soul that waits upon the Lord may wax strong: A point needful to be discussed,
and the rather, because many seem to bee raised up with stoutnesse, when indeed their stoutnesse is not true courage, but meere rashnesse, or inconfideratenesse:
and the rather, Because many seem to be raised up with stoutness, when indeed their stoutness is not true courage, but mere rashness, or inconfideratenesse:
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Neither is the valour or courage mentioned in my Text, that confident courage or holy boldnesse, whereby the beleeving soule doth rest on God for salvation by faith in Jesus Christ: nor is it the assurance of hope it selfe, by which the soule waits on God for the accomplishment of his promise, (indeed the considence or courage here spoken of is required in all such,
Neither is the valour or courage mentioned in my Text, that confident courage or holy boldness, whereby the believing soul does rest on God for salvation by faith in jesus christ: nor is it the assurance of hope it self, by which the soul waits on God for the accomplishment of his promise, (indeed the confidence or courage Here spoken of is required in all such,
therefore, that which here is phrased waxing strong, elsewhere is called boldnesse: as Peter being examined before the Rulers, Elders, Scribes, and High-priests, by whose authority hee had done that miracle, hee doth freely and cleerly confesse it to bee done in the name,
Therefore, that which Here is phrased waxing strong, elsewhere is called boldness: as Peter being examined before the Rulers, Elders, Scribes, and High priests, by whose Authority he had done that miracle, he does freely and clearly confess it to be done in the name,
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this free confession of the truth, there is called boldnesse, and why? because hee waxed strong and would not shrink a whit from that, to which hee was called:
this free Confessi of the truth, there is called boldness, and why? Because he waxed strong and would not shrink a whit from that, to which he was called:
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God commands Jeremiah that hee goe forth with courage to speak to the people, O but how shall hee attain to this courage? hee must do what God commands him, and speake what the Lord will have him to speake, then hee needes not bee afraid of their faces.
God commands Jeremiah that he go forth with courage to speak to the people, Oh but how shall he attain to this courage? he must do what God commands him, and speak what the Lord will have him to speak, then he needs not be afraid of their faces.
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that learned Apostle Saint Paul would have his Ephesians strong in the Lord, and the power of his might: he would have them to strengthen themselves in fulfilling Gods will,
that learned Apostle Saint Paul would have his Ephesians strong in the Lord, and the power of his might: he would have them to strengthen themselves in fulfilling God's will,
but he would have them also to rest assured that that must be attained to by the power of God, without which no man can in a holy way fulfill the will of God.
but he would have them also to rest assured that that must be attained to by the power of God, without which no man can in a holy Way fulfil the will of God.
Thirdly, when a holy disposition is thus farre raised up with a valorous resolution as to put his hand to Gods worke, in considence of Gods assistance;
Thirdly, when a holy disposition is thus Far raised up with a valorous resolution as to put his hand to God's work, in confidence of God's assistance;
he had a faire opportunity to preach the Gospel: (upon which crrand he was sent of God) O but he had many adversaries to resist him, there were many difficulties for him to overcome:
he had a fair opportunity to preach the Gospel: (upon which crrand he was sent of God) Oh but he had many Adversaries to resist him, there were many difficulties for him to overcome:
and there with courage waite on God in sulfilling of his ministery to which he was called of God. It is said, Eccles. 11.4. He that observeth the winde shall not sow, and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reape:
and there with courage wait on God in sulfilling of his Ministry to which he was called of God. It is said, Eccles. 11.4. He that observeth the wind shall not sow, and he that Regardeth the Clouds shall not reap:
O but when an unbelieving heart is lock't up in a covetous breast, nature is wonderfully apt to devise many excuses to keepe him off from shewing his benevolence to the poore:
Oh but when an unbelieving heart is locked up in a covetous breast, nature is wonderfully apt to devise many excuses to keep him off from showing his benevolence to the poor:
but make him spend all he got before, &c. these and a thousand such frivolous excuses can corrupt nature frame, to hinder a man from cheere ulnesse in relieving them that want:
but make him spend all he god before, etc. these and a thousand such frivolous excuses can corrupt nature frame, to hinder a man from cheer ulnesse in relieving them that want:
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this is all one, saith the Wiseman, as if an husband-man should hold off from sowing his ground, fearing lest the winde should blow hard and trouble him in scattering of his seede, (when yet there is no great gale of winde stirring) yet he puts off his worke from day to day onely upon that surmised feare:
this is all one, Says the Wiseman, as if an husbandman should hold off from sowing his ground, fearing lest the wind should blow hard and trouble him in scattering of his seed, (when yet there is no great gale of wind stirring) yet he puts off his work from day to day only upon that surmised Fear:
if any man upon these or the like feares should forbeare to doe that which his calling requires and warrants him to doe, he would certainely be cryed downe for a foole by all wisemen:
if any man upon these or the like fears should forbear to do that which his calling requires and warrants him to do, he would Certainly be cried down for a fool by all Wise men:
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So here when God calls a man to any worke, he must not forbeare or keepe off from doing that which God calls him to, upon feare of what troubles may ensue;
So Here when God calls a man to any work, he must not forbear or keep off from doing that which God calls him to, upon Fear of what Troubles may ensue;
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Fourthly, this holy courage goes yet farther in managing any warrantable undertaking for God, when hee hath seriously weighed with himselfe Gods call to the worke,
Fourthly, this holy courage Goes yet farther in managing any warrantable undertaking for God, when he hath seriously weighed with himself God's call to the work,
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The three children did rest assured that it was Gods will they should not defile themselves with that idolatrous worship, they knew that God at his pleasure could deliver them;
The three children did rest assured that it was God's will they should not defile themselves with that idolatrous worship, they knew that God At his pleasure could deliver them;
now if you shall goe further, you may with ease in the second place see the necessitie of these severall steps of this spirituall courage in any undertaking for the Lord;
now if you shall go further, you may with ease in the second place see the necessity of these several steps of this spiritual courage in any undertaking for the Lord;
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The first whereof is this, as God requires of his people to waite upon him, so likewise he requires that they should gather strength to corroborate or confirme themselves in their waiting upon him;
The First whereof is this, as God requires of his people to wait upon him, so likewise he requires that they should gather strength to corroborate or confirm themselves in their waiting upon him;
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the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mightie, hee will save, hee will rejoyce over thee with joy, hee will quiet himselfe in his love, hee will rejoyce over thee with joy;
the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy, he will quiet himself in his love, he will rejoice over thee with joy;
then he subjoynes the reason of it, the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mightie, he will save, hee will rejoyce over thee with joy, hee will quiet himselfe in his love, &c. the reason why they should grow in a holy valour,
then he subjoins the reason of it, the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy, he will quiet himself in his love, etc. the reason why they should grow in a holy valour,
first, wee must lay aside false feares, such as men ordinarily are troubled withall, Let not, saith the blessed Apostle, your hearts bee troubled with their feares:
First, we must lay aside false fears, such as men ordinarily Are troubled withal, Let not, Says the blessed Apostle, your hearts be troubled with their fears:
how are those worthies renowned for their confident waiting upon the Lord? Heb. 11.33, 34, 35, &c. they waxed valiant, of weake were made strong, &c. therefore are their names honored to this day by the Lord:
how Are those worthies renowned for their confident waiting upon the Lord? Hebrew 11.33, 34, 35, etc. they waxed valiant, of weak were made strong, etc. Therefore Are their names honoured to this day by the Lord:
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did not their waiting on God so raise their spirits that they became valiant? was not Sampson so valiant by his waiting on God, that with the jaw-bone of an Asse be slew a thousand Philistims? did not David by his waiting on God slay Goliah with a stone out of his sling? and how are both of them ennobled by their valour unto this day?
did not their waiting on God so raise their spirits that they became valiant? was not Sampson so valiant by his waiting on God, that with the jawbone of an Ass be slew a thousand philistines? did not David by his waiting on God slay Goliath with a stone out of his sling? and how Are both of them ennobled by their valour unto this day?
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whilst they are not filled with courage for the worke about which hee sends: see it in Gods dealing with Moses Num. 20.8. hee is commanded to speake to the rocke, and the Lord tells him, it shall give him water;
while they Are not filled with courage for the work about which he sends: see it in God's dealing with Moses Num. 20.8. he is commanded to speak to the rock, and the Lord tells him, it shall give him water;
Fourthly, the holy practise of Gods people recorded in the Scriptures holds forth the same truth unto us, in which hee that runnes may reade, that by their waiting upon God they grew exceeding strong;
Fourthly, the holy practice of God's people recorded in the Scriptures holds forth the same truth unto us, in which he that runs may read, that by their waiting upon God they grew exceeding strong;
How valiant waxed the three children before Nebuchadnezzar? and whence came it? was it not from their waiting upon God? they dare tell him, wee are not carefull to answer thee in this matter:
How valiant waxed the three children before Nebuchadnezzar? and whence Come it? was it not from their waiting upon God? they Dare tell him, we Are not careful to answer thee in this matter:
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Jebosaphat his stoutnesse, and the strength of his courage was testified in his speech to his subjects, saying, Heare mee O Judah, and yee inhabitants of Jerusalem, put your trust in the Lord your God, and yee shall bee assured; beleeve yee his Prophets; and yee shall prosper:
Jebosaphat his stoutness, and the strength of his courage was testified in his speech to his subject's, saying, Hear me Oh Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, put your trust in the Lord your God, and ye shall be assured; believe ye his prophets; and ye shall prosper:
and it well appeares by the many phrases he there useth to raise up their drooping hearts, hee forbids them to feare, hee doubles it againe, and would not have them afraid, and all upon this ground,
and it well appears by the many phrases he there uses to raise up their drooping hearts, he forbids them to Fear, he doubles it again, and would not have them afraid, and all upon this ground,
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I might also tell you of the worth of Nehemiah his valour, who gave no place to the policies and subtle craft of the enemies seeking to weaken his hands from the worke;
I might also tell you of the worth of Nehemiah his valour, who gave no place to the policies and subtle craft of the enemies seeking to weaken his hands from the work;
Here likewise I might adde the example of David, and others, all which I now forbeare, having cleered to you that such as wait upon God should be filled with courage, seeing God requires it;
Here likewise I might add the Exampl of David, and Others, all which I now forbear, having cleared to you that such as wait upon God should be filled with courage, seeing God requires it;
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you see to whom hee speakes, even to them that trust in God; and you see likewise what hee desires them to doe, to commit or put over all their care to the Lord, which they cannot doe if they be not raised up with courage,
you see to whom he speaks, even to them that trust in God; and you see likewise what he Desires them to do, to commit or put over all their care to the Lord, which they cannot do if they be not raised up with courage,
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it was not the power of that enraged Prince, nor the dreadfull heate of his fiery Furnace, that could quench or allay their courage, whose confidence was setled on God! Chrysistome expounding those words of the Psalme, Great is the Lord and worthy to bee praised; his greatnesse is incomprehensible: speaketh thus:
it was not the power of that enraged Prince, nor the dreadful heat of his fiery Furnace, that could quench or allay their courage, whose confidence was settled on God! Chrysostom expounding those words of the Psalm, Great is the Lord and worthy to be praised; his greatness is incomprehensible: speaks thus:
but as David chargeth Solomon, to bee strong without dread, and not dismaid: such an heroicall disposition should be in all that professe their hearts are raised up in waiting upon the great God.
but as David charges Solomon, to be strong without dread, and not dismayed: such an heroical disposition should be in all that profess their hearts Are raised up in waiting upon the great God.
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that blessed Martyr Steven waxed stout in resisting his adversaries, but whence came it? was it not from the wisedome and Spirit by which hee spake? that strengthned him that they were not able to resist him:
that blessed Martyr Steven waxed stout in resisting his Adversaries, but whence Come it? was it not from the Wisdom and Spirit by which he spoke? that strengthened him that they were not able to resist him:
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and makes them set their faces like a flint, Esa. 50.7. and make their foreheads as the Adamant, Ezek. 3.9. then are they Lion-like hearted, 2 Sam. 17.10.
and makes them Set their faces like a flint, Isaiah 50.7. and make their foreheads as the Adamant, Ezekiel 3.9. then Are they Lion-like hearted, 2 Sam. 17.10.
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Thirdly, this courage in Gods people ariseth from the strength which they sucke from Gods promises; for faith and hope which teacheth them to waite on God considers not onely that God gives his promises to them that lay hold on them by faith,
Thirdly, this courage in God's people arises from the strength which they suck from God's promises; for faith and hope which Teaches them to wait on God considers not only that God gives his promises to them that lay hold on them by faith,
therefore as faith with one hand laies hold on the Evangelicall commands (which binds the soule in all extremitie to waite on God:) so with the other hand it laies hold on the promise to receive the vertue, strength and power, whereby it may by the promise bee brought to waite upon the Lord:
Therefore as faith with one hand lays hold on the Evangelical commands (which binds the soul in all extremity to wait on God:) so with the other hand it lays hold on the promise to receive the virtue, strength and power, whereby it may by the promise be brought to wait upon the Lord:
this makes it full of courage to waite upon him, having taken hold upon the promises by which God conveighs grace into the heart to stand in such extremities:
this makes it full of courage to wait upon him, having taken hold upon the promises by which God conveys grace into the heart to stand in such extremities:
there is some varietie in reading of the words, some reade them thus, Let your hearts be comforted, or strengthned: other, Hee will strengthen your hearts:
there is Some variety in reading of the words, Some read them thus, Let your hearts be comforted, or strengthened: other, He will strengthen your hearts:
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for if we reade them in the first sense, Let your hearts bee strengthned, then were they onely a bare repetition of the former words in another phrase,
for if we read them in the First sense, Let your hearts be strengthened, then were they only a bore repetition of the former words in Another phrase,
who is it that should strengthen them, but the Lord upon whom they waite? NONLATINALPHABET signifieth to fortifie or raise up any thing in its strength, which implies, that God will raise up the troubled heart in its strength;
who is it that should strengthen them, but the Lord upon whom they wait? signifies to fortify or raise up any thing in its strength, which Implies, that God will raise up the troubled heart in its strength;
the Lord by his Prophet promiseth to adde courage to their courage, and follow such with farther degrees of valour, bee yee stout and he will strengthen your hearts, saith my Text:
the Lord by his Prophet promises to add courage to their courage, and follow such with farther Degrees of valour, be ye stout and he will strengthen your hearts, Says my Text:
the ready way to have them to encrease and multiply, is faithfully to employ them: for grace when it is well imployed and wisely husbanded, ever thrives and prospers;
the ready Way to have them to increase and multiply, is faithfully to employ them: for grace when it is well employed and wisely husbanded, ever thrives and prospers;
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hee that improved his five talents to the gaining of five more receives this answer, Well done good servant and faithfull, thou hast beene faithfull in little, I will make thee ruler over much;
he that improved his five Talents to the gaining of five more receives this answer, Well done good servant and faithful, thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much;
so here, the more valorous they were for God, the Lord promises to strengthen them by a new addition of courage to what they had, Esay tels them, they that waite upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall lift up their wings as the Eagle, they shall run and not bee wearie, they shall walke and not faint:
so Here, the more valorous they were for God, the Lord promises to strengthen them by a new addition of courage to what they had, Isaiah tells them, they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall lift up their wings as the Eagl, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint:
a sweet and comfortable promise wherein the Lord binds himselfe by his Word, that changes not, to afford new measures of strength to such as use their strength in walking in his wayes, that they may goe on and advance more cheerefully in the same:
a sweet and comfortable promise wherein the Lord binds himself by his Word, that changes not, to afford new measures of strength to such as use their strength in walking in his ways, that they may go on and advance more cheerfully in the same:
and courage well imployed is seconded with a fresh supply? Let him know as (as I said) this is Gods dealing with men in all their graces which hee bestowes upon them:
and courage well employed is seconded with a fresh supply? Let him know as (as I said) this is God's dealing with men in all their graces which he bestows upon them:
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secondly, more particularly to this honorable Auditory here present. In the first place, the propositions now observed speake to the just reproose of many:
secondly, more particularly to this honourable Auditory Here present. In the First place, the propositions now observed speak to the just Reprove of many:
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these and many others likewise may justly bee reproved by the truth before observed, and all of them cast out from having any place among them that patiently waite upon the Lord.
these and many Others likewise may justly be reproved by the truth before observed, and all of them cast out from having any place among them that patiently wait upon the Lord.
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the first are so farre from testifying their dependance in a patient waiting upon the Lord in their troubles, that they are ready with that impious King, who in the extremitie of famine with a heart enraged against the Lord uttered that wofull desperate speech, Behold, this evill commeth of the Lord, should I attend on the Lord any longer? Thus many,
the First Are so Far from testifying their dependence in a patient waiting upon the Lord in their Troubles, that they Are ready with that impious King, who in the extremity of famine with a heart enraged against the Lord uttered that woeful desperate speech, Behold, this evil comes of the Lord, should I attend on the Lord any longer? Thus many,
who in their extremities sticke not by unlawfull meanes and unwarrantable practises to seeke deliverance from their present troubles, some with Saul can seeke to the Witch of Endor, others betraying a good cause can desert the truth and submit to error, thereby to spare their lives and estates;
who in their extremities stick not by unlawful means and unwarrantable practises to seek deliverance from their present Troubles, Some with Saul can seek to the Witch of Endor, Others betraying a good cause can desert the truth and submit to error, thereby to spare their lives and estates;
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to them I onely say what Jesus Christ hath said, Luk. 9.24. Whosoever will save his life shall lose it, and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall save it:
to them I only say what jesus christ hath said, Luk. 9.24. Whosoever will save his life shall loose it, and whosoever shall loose his life for my sake shall save it:
To the third sort, I meane such as seeme to waite upon God, and yet they stay more upon the meanes then upon the Lord; such must know they are disorderly in their waiting, they will not wholly forsake the Lord,
To the third sort, I mean such as seem to wait upon God, and yet they stay more upon the means then upon the Lord; such must know they Are disorderly in their waiting, they will not wholly forsake the Lord,
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Secondly, such as peradventure have set upon the work, yet afterwards they are beaten off from prosecuting of it by the discouragements they meet with, in following of the same:
Secondly, such as Peradventure have Set upon the work, yet afterwards they Are beaten off from prosecuting of it by the discouragements they meet with, in following of the same:
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Thirdly, such as wholly despaire of the successe of their undertakings, though they have adventured to ingage themselves in the work, by a warrantable call from God:
Thirdly, such as wholly despair of the success of their undertakings, though they have adventured to engage themselves in the work, by a warrantable call from God:
All these sin against the duty mentioned in our second proposition, and fall short of that heroicall disposition, whereunto all that wait on God ought to aspire.
All these since against the duty mentioned in our second proposition, and fallen short of that heroical disposition, whereunto all that wait on God ought to aspire.
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why should not such remember, that Gods calling of them to his work, should bee enough to put courage in them to raise up their spirits to the effecting of it? Absolon speaketh thus to his servants, When Amnons heart is merry with Wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, kill him, feare not, have not I commanded you? bee bold therefore and play the men:
why should not such Remember, that God's calling of them to his work, should be enough to put courage in them to raise up their spirits to the effecting of it? Absalom speaks thus to his Servants, When Amnons heart is merry with Wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, kill him, Fear not, have not I commanded you? be bold Therefore and play the men:
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and the argument by which hee would raise up their spirits to the performance of it, is drawn from his authority, have not I commanded you? saith hee, bee bold and play the men:
and the argument by which he would raise up their spirits to the performance of it, is drawn from his Authority, have not I commanded you? Says he, be bold and play the men:
Could the command of a mortall man infuse that courage and valour into the hearts of his servants as to make them adventure upon that desperate designe? and shall not the command of the Almighty God raise up the hearts of his people, imployed by him in any work to which bee calls them, raise up their hearts in following of his command? and the rather,
Could the command of a Mortal man infuse that courage and valour into the hearts of his Servants as to make them adventure upon that desperate Design? and shall not the command of the Almighty God raise up the hearts of his people, employed by him in any work to which be calls them, raise up their hearts in following of his command? and the rather,
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what if they meet with unexpected troubles in pursuing of that which God commands, what then? is not the Lord (upon whom they wait) with them? they have his presence to goe along with them,
what if they meet with unexpected Troubles in pursuing of that which God commands, what then? is not the Lord (upon whom they wait) with them? they have his presence to go along with them,
and gave them safe deliverance? Gods children in all the tempestuous stormes they meet with in fulfilling Gods commands, had recourse for comfort to the Lord,
and gave them safe deliverance? God's children in all the tempestuous storms they meet with in fulfilling God's commands, had recourse for Comfort to the Lord,
hee was in a great strait, yet he beares up his courage upon the Lords command, See it Amos 7.14, 15 God is with all them that execute what hee commands:
he was in a great strait, yet he bears up his courage upon the lords command, See it Amos 7.14, 15 God is with all them that execute what he commands:
The third proposition reproves them that labour not to improve the graces they have received, not considering how with the unfaithfull servant lapping up his Talent in a Napkin, they not onely prevent themselves of receiving more,
The third proposition reproves them that labour not to improve the graces they have received, not considering how with the unfaithful servant lapping up his Talon in a Napkin, they not only prevent themselves of receiving more,
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that is, bee exhorted to bee valourous for the Lord, that you may bee blessed of the Lord with a further degree of spirituall and undaunted courage in managing of Gods work.
that is, be exhorted to be valorous for the Lord, that you may be blessed of the Lord with a further degree of spiritual and undaunted courage in managing of God's work.
assuredly hee that goeth on in the confidence of his owne strength, when hee comes to bee opposed, hee shall by wofull experience finde his valour to faile him,
assuredly he that Goes on in the confidence of his own strength, when he comes to be opposed, he shall by woeful experience find his valour to fail him,
who was more strengthned in his courage to prosecute the cause of God then that holy Apostle Paul was? or who could adventure more to advance it then hee did? and would you know from whence did his courage arise;
who was more strengthened in his courage to prosecute the cause of God then that holy Apostle Paul was? or who could adventure more to advance it then he did? and would you know from whence did his courage arise;
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neither feare, nor bee amazed, nor adread of them. O but the people might have replyed, their Horses and Chariots are in our eyes, our adversaries goe beyond us in number:
neither Fear, nor be amazed, nor adread of them. Oh but the people might have replied, their Horses and Chariots Are in our eyes, our Adversaries go beyond us in number:
the consideration of Gods presence going along with them, whom hee hath called to any hard undertaking, must raise up their hearts to carry on that work.
the consideration of God's presence going along with them, whom he hath called to any hard undertaking, must raise up their hearts to carry on that work.
Therefore, if thou beest crost in prosecuting of Gods worke for the present, yet that hinderance shall be as a vantage-ground to take thy rise to advance it further hereafter.
Therefore, if thou Best crossed in prosecuting of God's work for the present, yet that hindrance shall be as a vantage-ground to take thy rise to advance it further hereafter.
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First, cast your eyes upon your present employment, (which I crave may be weighed by you in the ballance of the sanctuary.) The work you are now called to, is a work of great concernment, it is the purging of the Lords floore:
First, cast your eyes upon your present employment, (which I crave may be weighed by you in the balance of the sanctuary.) The work you Are now called to, is a work of great concernment, it is the purging of the lords floor:
Was it an honour to the Tyrians, that they were counted amongst the builders of the Temple, when Hiram sent to Solomon things necessary for that worke? how then hath God honoured you, reserving to you the care of re-edifying of his Church (the house of the living God) and the repairing of the shattered Common-wealth, (so farre borne downe before he raised you up to support it) that succeeding ages may with honour to your names, say, THIS WAS THE REFORMING PARLIAMENT? A worke, which God by his blessing upon Your unwearied paines hath much furthered already:
Was it an honour to the Tyrians, that they were counted among the Builders of the Temple, when Hiram sent to Solomon things necessary for that work? how then hath God honoured you, reserving to you the care of re-edifying of his Church (the house of the living God) and the repairing of the shattered Commonwealth, (so Far born down before he raised you up to support it) that succeeding ages may with honour to your names, say, THIS WAS THE REFORMING PARLIAMENT? A work, which God by his blessing upon Your unwearied pains hath much furthered already:
and would You have Your hearts fortified with this soveraigne cordiall? then see you follow what the Lord requires of men imployed by him in such a work, that you striving to that, may attaine unto the other.
and would You have Your hearts fortified with this sovereign cordial? then see you follow what the Lord requires of men employed by him in such a work, that you striving to that, may attain unto the other.
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For this cause let me in the name of Jesus Christ, (in whose name, by Your command, I stand now before You ) crave of you to see to your carriage: First, as you are Christians:
For this cause let me in the name of jesus christ, (in whose name, by Your command, I stand now before You) crave of you to see to your carriage: First, as you Are Christians:
see how God hath carried you through many straights already, and learne to depend on him for the future, committing the successe of all to his wisdome and goodnesse:
see how God hath carried you through many straights already, and Learn to depend on him for the future, committing the success of all to his Wisdom and Goodness:
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love to the truth, and well ordered zeale for the same, well beseem's all that professe the truth, especially such as are in authority and high places of dignity;
love to the truth, and well ordered zeal for the same, well beseem's all that profess the truth, especially such as Are in Authority and high places of dignity;
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therefore if any question about it should be raised up before you, albeit the world would perswade you to be of Galli• his mind, who cared for none of these things; yet I pray take notice, that the God of truth hath led men in authority to higher thoughts of it;
Therefore if any question about it should be raised up before you, albeit the world would persuade you to be of Galli• his mind, who cared for none of these things; yet I pray take notice, that the God of truth hath led men in Authority to higher thoughts of it;
was it not commanded by the Imperiall Edict of the Emperour Justinus, that no man should bee suffered so farre as to change one syllable of the Orthodox Doctrine of the Church, in the mystery of the sacred Trinity? & why? because the Verity of the Christian Faith was comprehended in the words and syllables.
was it not commanded by the Imperial Edict of the Emperor Justinus, that no man should be suffered so Far as to change one syllable of the Orthodox Doctrine of the Church, in the mystery of the sacred Trinity? & why? Because the Verity of the Christian Faith was comprehended in the words and syllables.
When the Emperours Deputy dealt with Basil the great, to enter into communion with Budoxius, hee answered with resolution, That none trained up in holy Scriptures would suffer one syllable of divine truths, to bee betrayed:
When the emperors Deputy dealt with Basil the great, to enter into communion with Budoxius, he answered with resolution, That none trained up in holy Scriptures would suffer one syllable of divine truths, to be betrayed:
and the rather, because such is the waxy disposition of the people, that the example of superiours ever makes a deep impression upon them, either in cleaving to the Truth, or departing from it:
and the rather, Because such is the waxy disposition of the people, that the Exampl of superiors ever makes a deep impression upon them, either in cleaving to the Truth, or departing from it:
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for if such as are heads to others, bee not well-affected to the Truth, what can bee expected of their followers? the Books of Kings, and Chronicles, in Judah and Israel do tell us, the people are ever carryed on by the example of their Governours:
for if such as Are Heads to Others, be not Well-affected to the Truth, what can be expected of their followers? the Books of Kings, and Chronicles, in Judah and Israel do tell us, the people Are ever carried on by the Exampl of their Governors:
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when at the same time Constans and Constantius Sonnes to Constantine the Great, treading in the steps of their pious father adhered to the truth professed by him,
when At the same time Constans and Constantius Sons to Constantine the Great, treading in the steps of their pious father adhered to the truth professed by him,
onely let mee renew my humble motion unto you: Set your hearts to stand for the profession of the truth, if you would have the God of truth to fill you with courage firmely by your endeavors to settle his truth amongst us.
only let me renew my humble motion unto you: Set your hearts to stand for the profession of the truth, if you would have the God of truth to fill you with courage firmly by your endeavors to settle his truth among us.
your solemne Covenant into which you have lately entred tells the world, that it is your deliberate resolution not onely to preserve and reforme Religion, &c. but you have also professed before God and the world your desires to bee humbled for your owne sins,
your solemn Covenant into which you have lately entered tells the world, that it is your deliberate resolution not only to preserve and reform Religion, etc. but you have also professed before God and the world your Desires to be humbled for your own Sins,
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and to strive each one to goe before another in the example of a reall reformation, &c. are not these solemne promises strong engagements to oblige you to a holy and close walking with your God, whom you professe to know,
and to strive each one to go before Another in the Exampl of a real Reformation, etc. Are not these solemn promises strong engagements to oblige you to a holy and close walking with your God, whom you profess to know,
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and promise to serve? hee that stands for pietie and is not pious, (God knowes) doth not a little weaken the cause of pietie whilst hee seeks to advance it.
and promise to serve? he that Stands for piety and is not pious, (God knows) does not a little weaken the cause of piety while he seeks to advance it.
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but also hee aided forraine Christians against the injuries they sustained of others; (for hee had warre with the Persians in their defence) O but what of all this? his sinfull life defiled with pleasures, with covetousnesse, with crueltie against his owne blood, &c. with the durt of these sinfull courses was his defence of the truth eclipsed, stained, and obscured;
but also he aided foreign Christians against the injuries they sustained of Others; (for he had war with the Persians in their defence) Oh but what of all this? his sinful life defiled with pleasures, with covetousness, with cruelty against his own blood, etc. with the dirt of these sinful courses was his defence of the truth eclipsed, stained, and obscured;
This I speake to stirre up your holy minds to aspire more and more by your religious lives to beautifie and adorne the holy cause of Religion for which you appeare this day:
This I speak to stir up your holy minds to aspire more and more by your religious lives to beautify and adorn the holy cause of Religion for which you appear this day:
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did the Lord require holinesse of his people, who carried the vessells of the Lord? (which was spoken of the time in which they were to carry backe from Babylon the vessels of the Lords house taken away by Nebuchadnezzar before) O then what holinesse will the Lord require of you that stand up to carry on the holy worke of the holy God? when your exemplary holinesse layes open the way to others in the practise thereof in your selves,
did the Lord require holiness of his people, who carried the vessels of the Lord? (which was spoken of the time in which they were to carry back from Babylon the vessels of the lords house taken away by Nebuchadnezzar before) Oh then what holiness will the Lord require of you that stand up to carry on the holy work of the holy God? when your exemplary holiness lays open the Way to Others in the practice thereof in your selves,
hee was not given to unadvised anger nor base revenge (impotent passions too usually attending upon greatnesse.) In the pious ordering of his personall carriage,
he was not given to unadvised anger nor base revenge (impotent passion too usually attending upon greatness.) In the pious ordering of his personal carriage,
therefore as you are Christians follow holinesse in your profession and practise, which will raise up your hearts with that courage which cannot easily bee quelled.
Therefore as you Are Christians follow holiness in your profession and practice, which will raise up your hearts with that courage which cannot Easily be quelled.
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But I must speake further to you in another capacitie, as you are publicke persons sharing in that legisllative power, which hath influence upon the whole kingdome:
But I must speak further to you in Another capacity, as you Are public Persons sharing in that legisllative power, which hath influence upon the Whole Kingdom:
to the faithfull discharge of which condition courage is more requisite then to the former (as you are Christian men:) for if any bee sure to bee opposed, it is men called out to rule and governe others;
to the faithful discharge of which condition courage is more requisite then to the former (as you Are Christian men:) for if any be sure to be opposed, it is men called out to Rule and govern Others;
hence is it, that amongst the meete qualifications of an able Ruler, in Jethro his judgment courage is ranked in the first place, Ex. 18. Now that you may attaine to it in this capacitie in which you stand at present, I shall commend unto you soure things whch are proper to you in your legisllative station. 1. Make no Lawes against Religion and pietie;
hence is it, that among the meet qualifications of an able Ruler, in Jethro his judgement courage is ranked in the First place, Ex. 18. Now that you may attain to it in this capacity in which you stand At present, I shall commend unto you sour things which Are proper to you in your legisllative station. 1. Make no Laws against Religion and piety;
as it was invented for a snare to Daniel, and have you not read how they sped? Did not this among other things adde to Constant. M. his renoune? though in all things his care was to advance divine worship, tamen in legibus condendis vel maxime.
as it was invented for a snare to daniel, and have you not read how they sped? Did not this among other things add to Constant. M. his renown? though in all things his care was to advance divine worship, tamen in legibus condendis vel maxim.
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Valentinian the great beginning to alienate his affection from his royall consort (the cause I spare to relate) casting his affection upon Justina, thereupon makes it free by Law for any, that would, to have two wives,
Valentinian the great beginning to alienate his affection from his royal consort (the cause I spare to relate) casting his affection upon Justina, thereupon makes it free by Law for any, that would, to have two wives,
Secondly, goe farther, if the times of former ignorance have led your Noble Ancestors to decree and publish any Law repugnant to godlinesse, make hast to repeale such,
Secondly, go farther, if the times of former ignorance have led your Noble Ancestors to Decree and publish any Law repugnant to godliness, make haste to repeal such,
Thirdly, labour to maintaine that, which by the pietie and holy zeale of your Ancestors before you hath beene warrantably enacted for Religion and the Common-wealth.
Thirdly, labour to maintain that, which by the piety and holy zeal of your Ancestors before you hath been warrantably enacted for Religion and the Commonwealth.
herein failed the Princes and Governours in Jeboash time, who continued not what was well setled by Jehojada whilst hee lived, but left the house of the Lord God of their fathers and served groves and Idols,
herein failed the Princes and Governors in Jehoash time, who continued not what was well settled by Jehoiada while he lived, but left the house of the Lord God of their Father's and served groves and Idols,
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What a bane was it to this Nation, when the States of the Kingdom in Parliament agreed to revoke the wholesome Lawes enacted in the raigne of that pious Prince Edward the sixth against the Idolatry and superstition of Rome? was it not the cause of the effusion of the precious blood of so many Martyrs afterwards;
What a bane was it to this nation, when the States of the Kingdom in Parliament agreed to revoke the wholesome Laws enacted in the Reign of that pious Prince Edward the sixth against the Idolatry and Superstition of Room? was it not the cause of the effusion of the precious blood of so many Martyrs afterwards;
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whereof I feare the nation is not cleansed to this day? and whence came the flood of the late innovations which defaced the Church (famous among other Churches before) but onely from hence;
whereof I Fear the Nation is not cleansed to this day? and whence Come the flood of the late innovations which defaced the Church (famous among other Churches before) but only from hence;
or perversly wrested by such, as should have kept them up in their strength? If the Lord in former ages hath directed them that went before you in this place to strengthen Religion and support the Common-wealth;
or perversely wrested by such, as should have kept them up in their strength? If the Lord in former ages hath directed them that went before you in this place to strengthen Religion and support the Commonwealth;
When Theodosius the Great set forth a Law among the Egyptians against the sacrificing to the River Nilus, it so fell out that the River that yeare did not rise to the usuall height in overflowing of the land;
When Theodosius the Great Set forth a Law among the egyptians against the sacrificing to the River Nilus, it so fell out that the River that year did not rise to the usual height in overflowing of the land;
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is there not much adoe, are there not great stones to bee digged out of the earth which must bee smoothed ere they can be coupled together in the building? so what adoe had the blessed Apostles (the master builders of the Church) to lay the foundations of particular Churches,
is there not much ado, Are there not great stones to be dug out of the earth which must be smoothed ere they can be coupled together in the building? so what ado had the blessed Apostles (the master Builders of the Church) to lay the foundations of particular Churches,
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how soone came they to be corrupted and pestered with tares in one kind or another? I neede not give you instances to make out this truth, every one to whom the story of the Scripture is knowne, will subscribe unto it;
how soon Come they to be corrupted and pestered with tares in one kind or Another? I need not give you instances to make out this truth, every one to whom the story of the Scripture is known, will subscribe unto it;
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is there not then courage required of them that are engaged in the great worke of reformation of a Church? and have they not need to observe how farre such as have gone before have carried on the worke,
is there not then courage required of them that Are engaged in the great work of Reformation of a Church? and have they not need to observe how Far such as have gone before have carried on the work,
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onely I crave freedome to quicken you in improving what hath been enacted by your Noble Ancestors for the due observation of two of Gods sacred ordinances;
only I crave freedom to quicken you in improving what hath been enacted by your Noble Ancestors for the due observation of two of God's sacred ordinances;
I meane against the horrible abuse of the holy Sacrament of the Lords Supper, and the irreligious profanation of the Lords day: (both which in the Scriptures have the honour of the Lords name put unto them, which no other ordinance in all the new Testament hath) some Lawes I confesse have beene enacted in this State against both these disorders:
I mean against the horrible abuse of the holy Sacrament of the lords Supper, and the irreligious profanation of the lords day: (both which in the Scriptures have the honour of the lords name put unto them, which no other Ordinance in all the new Testament hath) Some Laws I confess have been enacted in this State against both these disorders:
that the Congregation might thereby bee satisfied, which afore were offended, &c. Here was provision against the pollution of the sacred Eucharist; but (alas!) the poore Minister of the Gospell was not strengthned to doe it:
that the Congregation might thereby be satisfied, which afore were offended, etc. Here was provision against the pollution of the sacred Eucharist; but (alas!) the poor Minister of the Gospel was not strengthened to do it:
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The other evill (declared by Law to be forbidden) is the prophanation of the Lords day: against which the prophanenesse of our age may justly challenge at your hands a quickening of these Lawes to suppresse that crying sinne. I have observed from the systeme of your Lawes, that in former ages some things have beene enacted in this State against that evill also:
The other evil (declared by Law to be forbidden) is the profanation of the lords day: against which the profaneness of our age may justly challenge At your hands a quickening of these Laws to suppress that crying sin. I have observed from the system of your Laws, that in former ages Some things have been enacted in this State against that evil also:
some sports likewise have beene forbidden on it, &c. here were good beginnings of a Reformation, which should be improved to the better solemnising of that day:
Some sports likewise have been forbidden on it, etc. Here were good beginnings of a Reformation, which should be improved to the better solemnising of that day:
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O but if you (Honoured Senators) would be pleased to these restraints to adde more, whereby such in whom conscience of their duty is lesse powerfull, might be kept off from prophaning of that time which should be consecrattd as a delight and holy unto the Lord:
Oh but if you (Honoured Senators) would be pleased to these restraints to add more, whereby such in whom conscience of their duty is less powerful, might be kept off from profaning of that time which should be consecrattd as a delight and holy unto the Lord:
how should you endeare your selves unto the Lord, and be honoured with renowne in his Church? and I beseech you, doth not our present condition require this at your hands? When Guntberamnus perceived the glory of his Kingdome to be abated,
how should you endear your selves unto the Lord, and be honoured with renown in his Church? and I beseech you, does not our present condition require this At your hands? When Guntberamnus perceived the glory of his Kingdom to be abated,
it is your part to see that nothing be enacted against God, to repeal whatsoever of that kinde the ignorance of former times hath agreed unto, to maintaine what hath beene worthily concluded before your times,
it is your part to see that nothing be enacted against God, to repeal whatsoever of that kind the ignorance of former times hath agreed unto, to maintain what hath been worthily concluded before your times,
Now a few words more to you (men, fathers and brethren) who likewise appeare before the Lord this day to heare what he will speak unto you from his word:
Now a few words more to you (men, Father's and brothers) who likewise appear before the Lord this day to hear what he will speak unto you from his word:
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Would you be encouraged by God? then make knowne your courage in comming forth to appeare for your Honourable heads and governours, who stand for God, his truth, and your liberties.
Would you be encouraged by God? then make known your courage in coming forth to appear for your Honourable Heads and Governors, who stand for God, his truth, and your Liberties.
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Shall the upholding of Religion to you and your posterity be dearer to our ever-honoured Worthies, then their owne lives and estates? and will not you shew courage in cleaving to them in your just defence? shall the rulers with Joab arme themselves with brave resolutions to be valiant for God,
Shall the upholding of Religion to you and your posterity be Dearer to our ever-honoured Worthies, then their own lives and estates? and will not you show courage in cleaving to them in your just defence? shall the Rulers with Joab arm themselves with brave resolutions to be valiant for God,
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And I beseech you discover your holy valour, first in wrestling with the Lord by fervent prayer on their behalfe, that they may carry on the worke of Reformation now in hand:
And I beseech you discover your holy valour, First in wrestling with the Lord by fervent prayer on their behalf, that they may carry on the work of Reformation now in hand:
should not your spirits be roused up to follow God with the sweete incense of your continuall requells to God for his blessing upon this work? what though it be derided by the jibing Ishmaelites, and withstood by the Gyantlike Anakims of our age? yet faithfull prayer (that can open the windowes of heaven,
should not your spirits be roused up to follow God with the sweet incense of your continual requells to God for his blessing upon this work? what though it be derided by the jibing Ishmaelites, and withstood by the Giantlike Anakims of our age? yet faithful prayer (that can open the windows of heaven,
When that unworthy heretick Arius was incensed against Alexander because he would not receive him into communion with him, Eusebius (the upholder of Arius ) threatned Aelxander that by such a day be should be cast from his place, banished, and his successor would admit Arius into Church-fellowship with him: the day before that should fall out, holy Alexander goes into the Church, falls downe upon the ground and continued with all ardency of affection powring forth his earnest prayer to the Lord to frustrate the attempts of his enemies:
When that unworthy heretic Arius was incensed against Alexander Because he would not receive him into communion with him, Eusebius (the upholder of Arius) threatened Aelxander that by such a day be should be cast from his place, banished, and his successor would admit Arius into Church fellowship with him: the day before that should fallen out, holy Alexander Goes into the Church, falls down upon the ground and continued with all ardency of affection Pouring forth his earnest prayer to the Lord to frustrate the attempts of his enemies:
and would you know what was the fruit of his powerfull prayer? in the evening of that day Arius was taken away by an execrable judgement in his sudden death:
and would you know what was the fruit of his powerful prayer? in the evening of that day Arius was taken away by an execrable judgement in his sudden death:
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yet goe you on with cheerefulnesse, though the charge be great, it will quit all the cost when God shall give you or yours to see Zion raised up in beauty.
yet go you on with cheerfulness, though the charge be great, it will quit all the cost when God shall give you or yours to see Zion raised up in beauty.
Ʋt humiliter a sacerdotibus Christianorum exeellentia flagitetur: ut ob honorem, et reverentiam tanti diei cunct is metum injiciant, ne in tam sancto ▪ die mercatus, placita et opera sua homines facere praesumant.
Ʋt Humiliter a sacerdotibus Christians exeellentia flagitetur: ut ob Honor, et reverentiam tanti Die cunct is metum injiciant, ne in tam sancto ▪ die Mercatus, placita et opera sua homines facere praesumant.
