Balm in Gilead to heal Sions wounds: or, A treatise wherein there is a clear discovery of the most prevailing sicknesses of New-England, both in the civill and ecclesiasticall state; as also sutable remedies for the cure of them: collected out of that spirituall directory, The word of God. / Delivered in a sermon preached before the Generall Court of the colony of New-Plimouth on the first day of June 1669. being the day of election there. By Thomas Walley ...
What woful work hath Sin made in the world? what incurable wounds hath it given to Kingdomes, Countries, Churches and Families? the most destroying Judgements, Fancine, Pestilence, War, Captivity, are the bitter fruits of Sin:
What woeful work hath since made in the world? what incurable wounds hath it given to Kingdoms, Countries, Churches and Families? the most destroying Judgments, Fancine, Pestilence, War, Captivity, Are the bitter fruits of since:
In this Chapter you finde God threatning, the Prophet lamenting the dreadful evils that were coming upon Judah and Jerusalem, and when he would comfort himself, his heart fainted;
In this Chapter you find God threatening, the Prophet lamenting the dreadful evils that were coming upon Judah and Jerusalem, and when he would Comfort himself, his heart fainted;
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When I would comfort my self against sorrow, my heart is faint in me, ver. 18. the reason was, he saw that the people were resolved to go on in their sin, that God was resolved to go on in the way of his Judgements, ver. 6. compared with ver. 13. The Prophet wonders, is even astonished, that a people that have so great Mercies, should be in danger of so great Miseries:
When I would Comfort my self against sorrow, my heart is faint in me, ver. 18. the reason was, he saw that the people were resolved to go on in their since, that God was resolved to go on in the Way of his Judgments, ver. 6. compared with for. 13. The Prophet wonders, is even astonished, that a people that have so great mercies, should be in danger of so great Misery's:
for he prophesied from the thirteenth year of his Reign, to the time of the Captivity, Jer. 1. 2, 3. This people will not part with their graven Images and strange vanities,
for he prophesied from the thirteenth year of his Reign, to the time of the Captivity, Jer. 1. 2, 3. This people will not part with their graved Images and strange vanities,
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In the Text the Prophet being in great amazement of spirit, passionately puts forth three Questions: 1. Is there no Balm in Gilead? 2. Is there no Physician there? 3. Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?
In the Text the Prophet being in great amazement of Spirit, passionately puts forth three Questions: 1. Is there no Balm in Gilead? 2. Is there no physician there? 3. Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?
The two first of these Questions do not come from any doubt, but do strongly affirm that there was Balm in Gilead, and that there were Physicians there:
The two First of these Questions do not come from any doubt, but do strongly affirm that there was Balm in Gilead, and that there were Physicians there:
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The third Question is, Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? What is the reason that such admirable Helps should be no more helpful? that Gileads Balm and Gileads Physicians should be so unsuccessful? This was wonderful, that while Sion had such proper and precious Means for her Recovery, her Wound should gangrene and become incurable.
The third Question is, Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? What is the reason that such admirable Helps should be no more helpful? that Gilead's Balm and Gilead's Physicians should be so unsuccessful? This was wondered, that while Sion had such proper and precious Means for her Recovery, her Wound should gangrene and become incurable.
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Or else by Gilead, is meant the whole Land and Country of Gilead, which was on the other side Jordan, and did belong to the Reubenites and Manassites, 2 Kings 10. 33. This Country of Gilead abounded with Balm;
Or Else by Gilead, is meant the Whole Land and Country of Gilead, which was on the other side Jordan, and did belong to the Reubenites and Manassites, 2 Kings 10. 33. This Country of Gilead abounded with Balm;
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the Ishmaelites that bought Joseph were carrying Balm from Gilead to Egypt, Gen. 37. 25. and the daughter of Egypt is bid to fetch Balm from Gilead, Ezek. 27. 17. which notes, That the most precious and soveraign Balm was there:
the Ishmaelites that bought Joseph were carrying Balm from Gilead to Egypt, Gen. 37. 25. and the daughter of Egypt is bid to fetch Balm from Gilead, Ezekiel 27. 17. which notes, That the most precious and sovereign Balm was there:
1. They had the Prophets of God with them early and late, 2 Chron. 36. 15, 16. At this time they had the Prophet Jeremiah, the Prophet Ezekiel, who faithfully discovered to them their Sicknesses, their Danger,
1. They had the prophets of God with them early and late, 2 Chronicles 36. 15, 16. At this time they had the Prophet Jeremiah, the Prophet Ezekielem, who faithfully discovered to them their Sicknesses, their Danger,
2. They had the Ordinances of God, his healing Ordinances, and scarcely at any time in more purity then in the dayes of Josiah; yet their hearts went after the sins of Manasseh, the Abominations that were set up in his Reign.
2. They had the Ordinances of God, his healing Ordinances, and scarcely At any time in more purity then in the days of Josiah; yet their hearts went After the Sins of Manasses, the Abominations that were Set up in his Reign.
you have an account of his goodness, 2 Chron. 34, 35 Chap. when he was but in the eighth year of his reign, he began to seek after the God of his father David, Chap. 34. 3. and in the twelfth year of his reign he put forth his utmost endeavours for a thorough-Reformation, cast out false Worship, set up the true Worship of God, laboured to settle every thing in the House of God according to the minde of God,
you have an account of his Goodness, 2 Chronicles 34, 35 Chap. when he was but in the eighth year of his Reign, he began to seek After the God of his father David, Chap. 34. 3. and in the twelfth year of his Reign he put forth his utmost endeavours for a thorough-Reformation, cast out false Worship, Set up the true Worship of God, laboured to settle every thing in the House of God according to the mind of God,
It is observeable, That in the twelfth year of Josiah the publick Reformation began, and in the thirteenth year this Prophet is sent from the Lord to call upon them to put away their abominations, that they may not be removed out of his sight;
It is observable, That in the twelfth year of Josiah the public Reformation began, and in the thirteenth year this Prophet is sent from the Lord to call upon them to put away their abominations, that they may not be removed out of his sighed;
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4. They had a good God; God was not as yet departed from them, he was in Sion, and would have healed them, Ezek. 24. 13. bestowed purging Means upon her.
4. They had a good God; God was not as yet departed from them, he was in Sion, and would have healed them, Ezekiel 24. 13. bestowed purging Means upon her.
they had the proper Means for their Recovery, they had Moses for their King and Prophet, they had Aaron the Lords High Priest, they had the Ark of God, the Ordinances of God,
they had the proper Means for their Recovery, they had Moses for their King and Prophet, they had Aaron the lords High Priest, they had the Ark of God, the Ordinances of God,
they were not healed, and therefore they consumed their dayes in vanity, and their years in trouble, Psal. 78. 33. Their carcases fell in the wilderness, Numb. 14. 32.
they were not healed, and Therefore they consumed their days in vanity, and their Years in trouble, Psalm 78. 33. Their carcases fell in the Wilderness, Numb. 14. 32.
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Reas. 1. Because oft-times the Diseases of Kingdomes, Countries and Churches are so occult and hid, that the wisest of Physicians cannot finde them out:
Reas. 1. Because ofttimes the Diseases of Kingdoms, Countries and Churches Are so occult and hid, that the Wisest of Physicians cannot find them out:
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In Davids time, the Famine continued long, and the reason was not known, till God discovered it to be for the sin of Saul in slaying the Gibeonites, 2 Sam. 21. As secret sin in the heart causes decays of grace, so here.
In Davids time, the Famine continued long, and the reason was not known, till God discovered it to be for the since of Saul in slaying the Gibeonites, 2 Sam. 21. As secret since in the heart Causes decays of grace, so Here.
Reas. 2. Because sometimes the Disease is old, and deeply rooted, grown Malignant and Pestilential: when a people are hardned and rooted in their evils, they grow incureable;
Reas. 2. Because sometime the Disease is old, and deeply rooted, grown Malignant and Pestilential: when a people Are hardened and rooted in their evils, they grow incurable;
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so that they cannot prevent the ruine and destruction of a proud, wilful and stubborn people, that endeavour to exalt themselves above the Lord and his Appointments.
so that they cannot prevent the ruin and destruction of a proud, wilful and stubborn people, that endeavour to exalt themselves above the Lord and his Appointments.
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When God would have healed Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim appeared, Hos. 7. 1. Some think it refers to the time of Jehu's Reign, who was anointed in Gilead the City of Chirurgions,
When God would have healed Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim appeared, Hos. 7. 1. some think it refers to the time of Jehu's Reign, who was anointed in Gilead the city of Chirurgeons,
then the iniquity of the ten Tribes appeared, which are called Ephraim, and the wickedness of Samaria, which was the Head of Ephraim. But what wickedness,
then the iniquity of the ten Tribes appeared, which Are called Ephraim, and the wickedness of Samaria, which was the Head of Ephraim. But what wickedness,
that Word that was wont to be mighty and powe•ful, becomes a dead word, doth not quicken, it becomes the savour of death to death, 2 Cor. 2. 15. Reas. 7. Sometimes those that are sick are not healed, Because the Physicians themselves cannot agree about the Means for Cure, one saith, This is the Disease, another That; and one faith, This must be the Cure, another That: Some think the D•sease not dangerous;
that Word that was wont to be mighty and powe•ful, becomes a dead word, does not quicken, it becomes the savour of death to death, 2 Cor. 2. 15. Reas. 7. Sometime those that Are sick Are not healed, Because the Physicians themselves cannot agree about the Means for Cure, one Says, This is the Disease, Another That; and one faith, This must be the Cure, Another That: some think the D•sease not dangerous;
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for our case looks like the case of this people that the Prophet speaks of: We have Gileads Balm, and Gileads Physicians, and yet we are a sick people;
for our case looks like the case of this people that the Prophet speaks of: We have Gilead's Balm, and Gilead's Physicians, and yet we Are a sick people;
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What Means can a people have more for Cure, then we have? God is yet in our Sion, we have healing Ordinances, the Preaching of the Gospel, the Seals of the Covenant of Grace, Magistrates that would heal the Sicknesses of Sion, and Ministers that mourn for the hurt of the daughter of Sion.
What Means can a people have more for Cure, then we have? God is yet in our Sion, we have healing Ordinances, the Preaching of the Gospel, the Seals of the Covenant of Grace, Magistrates that would heal the Sicknesses of Sion, and Ministers that mourn for the hurt of the daughter of Sion.
the wise and the foolish Virgins seem to be all asleep, in a deep sleep of Security: The power of godliness decayes, the Trumpet sounds, the Alarm is given, yet the most sleep on.
the wise and the foolish Virgins seem to be all asleep, in a deep sleep of Security: The power of godliness decays, the Trumpet sounds, the Alarm is given, yet the most sleep on.
do not you perceive that the love of the most of the Professors of Religion is grown cold to Christ, to Truth, to Ordinances, to one another? and that which renders our case the more sad, is, that neither the Word of God, nor the Rod of God awakens us;
do not you perceive that the love of the most of the Professors of Religion is grown cold to christ, to Truth, to Ordinances, to one Another? and that which renders our case the more sad, is, that neither the Word of God, nor the Rod of God awakens us;
It is to be feared, that we shall be awakened in some dreadfull way, by some sudden and expected Tempest of divine Wrath. A Laodicean frame of spirit is hateful to God, Rev. 3. 15, 16. 2. There is a Burning Feaver amongst us, a Fire of Contention in Towns, in Churches;
It is to be feared, that we shall be awakened in Some dreadful Way, by Some sudden and expected Tempest of divine Wrath. A Laodicean frame of Spirit is hateful to God, Rev. 3. 15, 16. 2. There is a Burning Fever among us, a Fire of Contention in Towns, in Churches;
but strive for Mastery, Dominion and Rule, forgetting that counsel of the Apostle, My brethren, be not many Masters, Jam. 3. 1. This comes from Pride and Self-love:
but strive for Mastery, Dominion and Rule, forgetting that counsel of the Apostle, My brothers, be not many Masters, Jam. 3. 1. This comes from Pride and Self-love:
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Some, with a Spirit of Oppression, Cruelty and Covetousness; some, with a Spirit of Errour and Delusion; some, with a Spirit of Envy and Jealonsie; others are filled with Pride in heart and manners:
some, with a Spirit of Oppression, Cruelty and Covetousness; Some, with a Spirit of Error and Delusion; Some, with a Spirit of Envy and Jealonsie; Others Are filled with Pride in heart and manners:
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Was it ever worse among the Jews, then it is with us? That which is threatned as afore Judgement to the Jews, is in a great measure fulfilled among us this day, Isa. 3. 5. The people shall be oppressed, every one by another,
Was it ever Worse among the jews, then it is with us? That which is threatened as afore Judgement to the jews, is in a great measure fulfilled among us this day, Isaiah 3. 5. The people shall be oppressed, every one by Another,
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Many of the Children of this generation, if they consider their carriage to their Parents, will have little cause to expect much obedience from their Children,
Many of the Children of this generation, if they Consider their carriage to their Parents, will have little cause to expect much Obedience from their Children,
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When a people through their Wilfulness grow worse and worse under the Means of Healing, they resist the means of their healing, and their condition become desperate.
When a people through their Wilfulness grow Worse and Worse under the Means of Healing, they resist the means of their healing, and their condition become desperate.
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Having discovered to you some of the Diseases that are amongst us, it being so evident that we are a sick people, that we may be sensible of the sadness of our condition, let us consider what the Evils of Sickness are.
Having discovered to you Some of the Diseases that Are among us, it being so evident that we Are a sick people, that we may be sensible of the sadness of our condition, let us Consider what the Evils of Sickness Are.
As the full stomack, so the sick stomack loaths the honey-comb. The sick man, Psal. 107. 18. his soul is said to abhor all meats; this is another evil Effect of the Diseases that are amongst us:
As the full stomach, so the sick stomach Loathes the honeycomb. The sick man, Psalm 107. 18. his soul is said to abhor all Meats; this is Another evil Effect of the Diseases that Are among us:
Have not many cause to be convinced that they are sick, seeing they finde that those Ordinances and Duties that were in times past their meat and drink,
Have not many cause to be convinced that they Are sick, seeing they find that those Ordinances and Duties that were in times passed their meat and drink,
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and of a refreshing nature, are now sl•ghted and disesteemed, of no account with them? nay, some (so sad is their case) abhor the spiritual food that once they found sweetness in, which is a sign of dreadful Apostacy.
and of a refreshing nature, Are now sl•ghted and disesteemed, of no account with them? nay, Some (so sad is their case) abhor the spiritual food that once they found sweetness in, which is a Signen of dreadful Apostasy.
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The Beauty of many of the Professors of Religion is so much marred, that they are scarcely known by their Duties, Dealings, Love, Humbleness, Meekness, as they were in times past.
The Beauty of many of the Professors of Religion is so much marred, that they Are scarcely known by their Duties, Dealings, Love, Humbleness, Meekness, as they were in times past.
By Pride, Covetousness, Wantonness, Frowardness, God is dishonoured, and their glory is gone. O the wonderful Change that Spiritual sickness hath made!
By Pride, Covetousness, Wantonness, Frowardness, God is dishonoured, and their glory is gone. O the wondered Change that Spiritual sickness hath made!
Heman speaks personally of himself, Psal. 88. 3. My life draws nigh unto the grave: Our Sicknesses give us cause to fear we are not farre off the grave.
Heman speaks personally of himself, Psalm 88. 3. My life draws High unto the grave: Our Sicknesses give us cause to Fear we Are not Far off the grave.
See how the Prophet expostulates the case with God, Jerem. 14. 10. Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Sion? Why hast thou smitten us,
See how the Prophet expostulates the case with God, Jeremiah 14. 10. Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Sion? Why hast thou smitten us,
Indeed Children are multiplied, but there is not much cause of joy therewith, but rather of fear that they are born for the Sword, and Famine, and other Judgements:
Indeed Children Are multiplied, but there is not much cause of joy therewith, but rather of Fear that they Are born for the Sword, and Famine, and other Judgments:
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How much hath God estranged himself from his Ordinances? how little Converting-work is there among us? we see that a great part of the young generation are profane,
How much hath God estranged himself from his Ordinances? how little Converting-work is there among us? we see that a great part of the young generation Are profane,
2. Another thing that speaks sadly to us, is, That under all the means of grace, there is so little Spiritual growth amongst those that are born to Jesus Christ.
2. another thing that speaks sadly to us, is, That under all the means of grace, there is so little Spiritual growth among those that Are born to jesus christ.
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When the Temple was to be built, there was not to be the noise of a Hammer, 1 Kings 6. 7. It is a dangerous thing to cause God to live unquietly in his own House, to make him weary of his own dwelling-place.
When the Temple was to be built, there was not to be the noise of a Hammer, 1 Kings 6. 7. It is a dangerous thing to cause God to live unquietly in his own House, to make him weary of his own dwelling-place.
and if we do not wonder at it, strangers will hereafter, That a people that have such proper sutable Means, are still unrecovered, and dying under them. I speak not to flatter;
and if we do not wonder At it, Strangers will hereafter, That a people that have such proper suitable Means, Are still unrecovered, and dying under them. I speak not to flatter;
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We have a godly Magistracy, that have made it manifest that they are willing, yea earnestly desirous of healing the Sicknesses of Church and State; We have godly Ministers, that I am confident would spend and be spent for the Recovery of the health of the daughter of Sion:
We have a godly Magistracy, that have made it manifest that they Are willing, yea earnestly desirous of healing the Sicknesses of Church and State; We have godly Ministers, that I am confident would spend and be spent for the Recovery of the health of the daughter of Sion:
and is it not a wonder, that a people that have such Means and Mercies should still languish of their Diseases? Oh! that that which is said of Nineveh, might never be said of us, There is no healing of thy bruises, thy wound is grievous!
and is it not a wonder, that a people that have such Means and mercies should still languish of their Diseases? Oh! that that which is said of Nineveh, might never be said of us, There is no healing of thy bruises, thy wound is grievous!
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It was no wonder that these Heathen Nations could not be healed, but it is matter of astonishment that Sion is not, that New-England should have so much Means of Healing, and yet continue sick;
It was no wonder that these Heathen nations could not be healed, but it is matter of astonishment that Sion is not, that New england should have so much Means of Healing, and yet continue sick;
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ƲSE 3. Let it serve to perswade Gileads Physicians to put forth their utmost endeavours for the healing of the wounds and sicknesses of the daughter of Sion.
ƲSE 3. Let it serve to persuade Gilead's Physicians to put forth their utmost endeavours for the healing of the wounds and Sicknesses of the daughter of Sion.
That word in Scripture that is rendred to govern, is divers times rendred to heal; so Isa. 30. 26. and in Isa. 3. 6, 7. the Rulers are called Healers: the Prophet tells us, that when the people by their sin have brought all things into Confusion,
That word in Scripture that is rendered to govern, is diverse times rendered to heal; so Isaiah 30. 26. and in Isaiah 3. 6, 7. the Rulers Are called Healers: the Prophet tells us, that when the people by their since have brought all things into Confusion,
it is Christs Institution, the Observation of it hath the influence of a peculiar Blessing. In the Primitive Times the Observation of it was a Badge of Christianity.
it is Christ Institution, the Observation of it hath the influence of a peculiar Blessing. In the Primitive Times the Observation of it was a Badge of Christianity.
This was a common Question propounded to those that would joyn with the Assemblies of the Saints, Servasti Dominicum? The Answer was, Christianus sum, intermittere non possum.
This was a Common Question propounded to those that would join with the Assemblies of the Saints, Servasti Dominicum? The Answer was, Christian sum, intermittere non possum.
If this Day be slighted, Practical Religion will quickly be lost, and a door will be opened for Gods severest Judgements, Slighting of the Lords Sabbaths,
If this Day be slighted, Practical Religion will quickly be lost, and a door will be opened for God's Severest Judgments, Slighting of the lords Sabbaths,
3. Let all Incendiaries be branded, all such as are stirrers up of Strife and Division, that are Salamanders, that love to live in the Fire, that are Fire-brands in Church and Common-wealth, that are Instruments of Contention in Court and Country;
3. Let all Incendiaries be branded, all such as Are stirrers up of Strife and Division, that Are Salamanders, that love to live in the Fire, that Are Firebrands in Church and Commonwealth, that Are Instruments of Contention in Court and Country;
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or else he died that strook the next Blow after Peace was named. But alas, where Contentions are, the noise is so great that those that cry Peace are not heard;
or Else he died that strook the next Blow After Peace was nam. But alas, where Contentions Are, the noise is so great that those that cry Peace Are not herd;
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The preservation of Truth requires much Wisdome, Zeal, Tenderness and Moderation. There is a necessity of Wisdome in the management of this great work;
The preservation of Truth requires much Wisdom, Zeal, Tenderness and Moderation. There is a necessity of Wisdom in the management of this great work;
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Pity and for bearance is due to such. 2. There are others that shew much wilfulness, pride and frowardness, nothing of Conscience; have a Frenzy, a Madness.
Pity and for bearance is due to such. 2. There Are Others that show much wilfulness, pride and frowardness, nothing of Conscience; have a Frenzy, a Madness.
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3. There is a difference to be put between lesser and greater Errours, for there are Fundamentalia in Fide, which are called Magnalia Dei, and there are Minutila: Zeal must be wisely ordered, according to the nature of Truths.
3. There is a difference to be put between lesser and greater Errors, for there Are Fundamentals in Fide, which Are called Magnalia Dei, and there Are Minutila: Zeal must be wisely ordered, according to the nature of Truths.
Paul's counsel to Titus was, in matters of Consequence to affirm constantly, Tit. 3. 8. but to avoid needless questions, ver. 9. Those Truths that more especially concern Gods glory and mans salvation, should be especially prized & preserved.
Paul's counsel to Titus was, in matters of Consequence to affirm constantly, Tit. 3. 8. but to avoid needless questions, ver. 9. Those Truths that more especially concern God's glory and men salvation, should be especially prized & preserved.
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Neither would it consist with our profession of love to Christ or Saints, to trouble those that peaceably differ from the generality of Gods people in lesser things.
Neither would it consist with our profession of love to christ or Saints, to trouble those that peaceably differ from the generality of God's people in lesser things.
why should they not have 〈 ◊ 〉 A well-bounded Toleration were very desireable in all Christian Common-wealths, that there may be no just occasion for any to compl•in of Cruelty or Persecution;
why should they not have 〈 ◊ 〉 A well-bounded Toleration were very desirable in all Christian Commonwealths, that there may be no just occasion for any to compl•in of Cruelty or Persecution;
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1. Let us all be quickly and deeply sensible of the wounds of Sion, of breaches in the Walls of Jerusalem, else we cannot pray aright for its healing and repairing;
1. Let us all be quickly and deeply sensible of the wounds of Sion, of Breaches in the Walls of Jerusalem, Else we cannot pray aright for its healing and repairing;
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and the more hopeless you are of those that are grown to years, by reason of their Stubbornness, the greater let your care be of those that are but in their tender years:
and the more hopeless you Are of those that Are grown to Years, by reason of their Stubbornness, the greater let your care be of those that Are but in their tender Years:
and where there is but one Officer in a Church, and no more can be had, it will be necessary to get the help of some able Christian in the work of Teaching the Children of the Congregation.
and where there is but one Officer in a Church, and no more can be had, it will be necessary to get the help of Some able Christian in the work of Teaching the Children of the Congregation.
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Some of you through the goodness of God, and his rich grace, have greater Attainments in the knowledge of the Mysteries of the Gospel then others, be you more exemplary for Humbleness and Meekness then others. One great reason why there are so many Sicknesses in the daughter of Sion, is,
some of you through the Goodness of God, and his rich grace, have greater Attainments in the knowledge of the Mysteres of the Gospel then Others, be you more exemplary for Humbleness and Meekness then Others. One great reason why there Are so many Sicknesses in the daughter of Sion, is,
3. Labour for that Wisdome that is from above, which is pure, gentle, peaceable, easie to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, Jam. 3. 17. If you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, ver. 14. but be ashamed whatever your parts and gifts are.
3. Labour for that Wisdom that is from above, which is pure, gentle, peaceable, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, Jam. 3. 17. If you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, ver. 14. but be ashamed whatever your parts and Gifts Are.
Thou shouldest so love the peace of the Church, that when a storm begins thou shouldest say, If I am the man that cause this, cast me out, let the Church have her peace.
Thou Shouldst so love the peace of the Church, that when a storm begins thou Shouldst say, If I am the man that cause this, cast me out, let the Church have her peace.
this we are pressed to Phil. 3. 16. Why should there not be a hearty love between those that are of the same Faith? Remember that the Peace-makers are blessed:
this we Are pressed to Philip 3. 16. Why should there not be a hearty love between those that Are of the same Faith? remember that the Peacemakers Are blessed:
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yet where the foundation is gold, silver, and precious stones, though there be some hay and stubble in the Superstructure, there ought to be a Christian for bearance.
yet where the Foundation is gold, silver, and precious stones, though there be Some hay and stubble in the Superstructure, there ought to be a Christian for bearance.
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6. Pray for the Health of Sion, for the Peace of Jerusalem, Psal. 122. 6. If the Spirit of Prayer for Unity were poured out upon the people of God, we should not be long without the blessing of Peace in the Churches.
6. prey for the Health of Sion, for the Peace of Jerusalem, Psalm 122. 6. If the Spirit of Prayer for Unity were poured out upon the people of God, we should not be long without the blessing of Peace in the Churches.
when we go about to heal by our own skill without God, we heal but slightly, Jer. 8. 11. I shall onely adde some Motives to press every one in his place and calling, to labour to recover the health of the daughter of Sion.
when we go about to heal by our own skill without God, we heal but slightly, Jer. 8. 11. I shall only add Some Motives to press every one in his place and calling, to labour to recover the health of the daughter of Sion.
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In the Land of Judah, when the building of the Temple was neglected, the Worship of God defiled, a decay in Religion, it never went well with the Common-wealth.
In the Land of Judah, when the building of the Temple was neglected, the Worship of God defiled, a decay in Religion, it never went well with the Commonwealth.
2. Sicknesses in Churches endanger the damnation of the Souls of many; they hinder Conversion, harden many hearts, bring the Wayes and Worships of God into contempt;
2. Sicknesses in Churches endanger the damnation of the Souls of many; they hinder Conversion, harden many hearts, bring the Ways and Worships of God into contempt;
What account can be given at last for this, that Christ and the true Religion are contemned by the world for the sake of the Professors of it? It's sad, that in our dayes many Professors live as though there were no Canaanites nor Perizzites in the Land. If ever you would have Christ and his Wayes well thought of, labour after Ʋnity; If you would have any more Converted by the Preaching of the Gospel, labour after Ʋnity; If you would enjoy your Church-Priviledges,
What account can be given At last for this, that christ and the true Religion Are contemned by the world for the sake of the Professors of it? It's sad, that in our days many Professors live as though there were no Canaanites nor Perizzites in the Land. If ever you would have christ and his Ways well Thought of, labour After Ʋnity; If you would have any more Converted by the Preaching of the Gospel, labour After Ʋnity; If you would enjoy your Church-Priviledges,
and your Civil Peace, labour for Ʋnity; If you would have God remove his frowns, his afflicting hand from us, labour after Ʋnity; If ever you would be serviceable to Christ,
and your Civil Peace, labour for Ʋnity; If you would have God remove his frowns, his afflicting hand from us, labour After Ʋnity; If ever you would be serviceable to christ,
except you remove the stumblingblocks that that lye in the way of others, your Contentions, and Covetous Practises, &c. O you that are the Professors of Religion!
except you remove the Stumblingblocks that that lie in the Way of Others, your Contentions, and Covetous Practises, etc. Oh you that Are the Professors of Religion!
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4. For your Encouragement, know, that the Lord doth in a special manner care for Sion; He loves the Gates of Sion, more then all the dwellings of Jacob, Psal. 87. 2. The Church is more dear to him then the Common-wealth:
4. For your Encouragement, know, that the Lord does in a special manner care for Sion; He loves the Gates of Sion, more then all the dwellings of Jacob, Psalm 87. 2. The Church is more dear to him then the Commonwealth:
As God, he cares for the Common-wealth; as a Father he cares for the Church: yet Magistracy is Gods Ordinance, for the help and preservation of the Churches.
As God, he Cares for the Commonwealth; as a Father he Cares for the Church: yet Magistracy is God's Ordinance, for the help and preservation of the Churches.
The Church is supposed to be a poor Orphan, and Kings and Queens and to be their Nursing fathers and Nursing-mothers, Isa. 49. 23. 5. It will be an Honour to you, to be Instruments to heal the daughter of Sion;
The Church is supposed to be a poor Orphan, and Kings and Queen's and to be their Nursing Father's and Nursing mothers, Isaiah 49. 23. 5. It will be an Honour to you, to be Instruments to heal the daughter of Sion;
God will take it kindly at your hands, and honour you that thus honour him, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Those that build the old wasle places, that raise up the foundations of many generations, such shall be called, The repairers of the breaches. Isa. 58. 12.
God will take it kindly At your hands, and honour you that thus honour him, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Those that built the old wasle places, that raise up the foundations of many generations, such shall be called, The repairers of the Breaches. Isaiah 58. 12.
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I shall close with this one Word, which is to Exhort and Perswade you all, to encourage and strengthen the Hearts and Hands of those that God hath in a special manner made Physicians; do as the people did, Nehem. 10. 29. They clave to their Brethren the Nobles, &c. Take heed of discouraging them,
I shall close with this one Word, which is to Exhort and Persuade you all, to encourage and strengthen the Hearts and Hands of those that God hath in a special manner made Physicians; do as the people did, Nehemiah 10. 29. They clave to their Brothers the Nobles, etc. Take heed of discouraging them,
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