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The practise of piety directing a Christian how to walk that he may please God.The practise of pietie directing a Christian how to walke that he may please God.
London: printed for John Hodgets, 1613London: printed for Iohn Hodgets, 1613
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Thirdly, that we may confidently believe his promises: for he is named Jehovah, not only in respect of being, and causing all things to be; but especially, in respect of his gracious promises which without fail he will fulfil in his appointed time,1 and so causeth that to be which was not before. And so this name is a golden pledge unto ⟨p. 30⟩us, that because he hath promised, he will surely upon aour Repentance forgive us all our sins, at the time of death breceive our Souls, and in the Resurrection craise up our Bodies in glory to Life everlasting.
Thirdly, that we may confidently beleeue his promises: for he is named Iehouah, not onely in respect of beeing, and causing all things to bee; but especially, in respect of his gratious promises vvhich without faile he will fulfill in his appointed time,1 and so causeth that to be which was not before. And so this name is a golden pledge vnto ⟨p. 30⟩vs, that because he hath promised, hee will surely vpon aour Repentance forgiue vs all our sinnes, at the time of death breceiue our Soules, and in the Resurrection craise vp our Bodies in glory to Life euerlasting.
The second Name denoting Gods Essence is, Eheieh; but once read Exod. 3.14. of the same root that Jehovah is; and signifieth I am, or I will be: for when Moses asked God by what name he should call him, GOD then named himself, Eheieh Ascher Eheieh; I am that I am: or, I will be that I will be: signifying that he is an eternal, unchangeable, being: For seeing every creature is temporary and mutable, no creature ⟨p. 31⟩can say, Ero qui ero, I will be that I will be. This name in the New Testament is given to our Lord Christ, when he is called Alpha and Omega, The beginning and the ending, *which is, which was, & which is to come. The Almighty, Apoc. 1.8. For all time past and to come is aye present before God. And to this Name, Christ himself alludeth, John 8.58. Before Abraham was, I am.
The second Name denoting Gods Essence is, Eheieh; but once read Exod. 3.14. of the same roote that Iehouah is; and signifieth I am, or I will be: for when Moses asked God by what name hee should call him, GOD then named himselfe, Eheieh Ascher Eheieh; I am that I am: or, I will be that I will be: signifying that he is an eternall, vnchangeable, beeing: For seeing euery creature is temporarie and mutable, no creature ⟨p. 31⟩can say, Ero qui ero, I will be that I will be. This name in the New Testament is giuen to our Lord Christ, when he is called Alpha and Omega, The beginning and the ending, *which is, which was, & which is to come. The Almightie, Apoc. 1.8. For all time past and to come is aye present before God. And to this Name, Christ himselfe alludeth,
This Name should teach us likewise to have always present in our minds, our first Creation, present corruption, and future Glorification: and not content our selves, with I was good, or I will be good, but to be good presently, that when ever God sends ⟨p. 32⟩for us, he may find us prepared for him.
This Name should teach vs likewise to haue alwayes present in our mindes, our first Creation, present corruption, and future Glorification: and not content our selues, with I was good, or I will be good, but to be good presently, that when euer God sends ⟨p. 32⟩for vs, hee may finde vs prepared for him.
1The third Name is Jah, which as it comes of the same root, so is it the contract of Jehovah, and signifieth Lord, because he is the beginning and being of beings. It is a *Name, for the most part, ascribed unto GOD when some notable deliverance or benefit comes to pass according to his former promise: and therefore all creatures in heaven and earth are commanded to celebrate and praise GOD in this name Jah.
1The third Name is Iah, which as it comes of the same roote, so is it the contract of Iehouah, and signifieth Lord, because hee is the beginning and beeing of beeings. It is a *Name, for the most part, ascribed vnto GOD when some notable deliuerance or benefit comes to passe according to his former promise: and therefore all creatures in heauen and earth are commanded to celebrate and praise GOD in this name Iah.
The fourth is [Greek or Hebrew], Lord: used often in the New Testament:1 for [Greek or Hebrew], or [Greek or Hebrew], signifieth, I am. Hence [Greek or Hebrew] signifieth the first essence of a thing, or Authority. ⟨p. 33⟩When it is absolutely given to GOD, it answereth to the Hebrew name Jehovah, and so translated by the seventy Interpreters: for God is so a Lord, that he is of *himself Lord, and Lord of all. This Name should always put us in remembrance to *obey his Commandments, and to fear his judgements, and submit our selves to his blessed will and pleasure, saying with Eli, It is the Lord; let him do what seemeth him good. 1 Sam. 3.18.
The fourth is 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, Lord: vsed often in the New Testament:1 for 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, or 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, signifieth, I am. Hence 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 signifieth the first essence of a thing, or Authoritie. ⟨p. 33⟩When it is absolutely giuen to GOD, it answereth to the Hebrew name Iehouah, and so translated by the seauentie Interpreters: for God is so a Lord, that he is of *himselfe Lord, and Lord of all. This Name should alwayes put vs in remembrance to *obey his Commandements, and to feare his iudgements, and submit our selues to his blessed will and pleasure, saying with Eli, It is the Lord; let him doe what seemeth him good.
The fifth is, [Greek or Hebrew], God, 600. times used in the New Testament: & of profane Writers commonly. It is derived *[Greek or Hebrew], because he runs through, and compasseth all things:2 or [Greek or Hebrew] ⟨p. 34⟩[Greek or Hebrew], which signifieth, to burn and kindle: for God is light, and the Author both of Heat, 3Light, and Life, in all creatures, either immediately of himself, or mediately by secondary causes. The name is used either improperly, or properly. Improperly, when it is given either figuratively to Magistrates,4 or falsely to Idols. But when it is properly and absolutely taken; it signifieth the eternal Essence of GOD, being above all things, and through all things, giving life and light to all Creatures, and preserving and governing them, in their wonderful frame and order. *God seeth all, in all places: let us therefore every where take heed what ⟨p. 35⟩we do in his sight.
The fift is, 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, God, 600. times vsed in the New Testament: & of profane Writers commonly. It is deriued *〈non-Latin alphabet〉, because hee runnes through, and compasseth all things:2 or 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 ⟨p. 34⟩〈non-Latin alphabet〉, which signifieth, to burne and kindle: for God is light, and the Author both of Heate,
Thus far the names which signifieth Gods Essence.
Thus farre the names which signifieth Gods Essence.
The Name which signifieth the Persons in the Essence is chiefly one, Elohim.
The Name which signifieth the Persons in the Essence is chiefely one, Elohim.
Elohim signifieth the mighty Judges: It is a name of the 1Plural number, to express the Trinity of Persons in Unity of Essence. And to this purpose, the holy Ghost beginneth the holy Bible with this plural name of God,2 joined with a Verb of the singular number; as Elohim barae, Dij creavit, *The mighty Gods, or, all the three Persons in the God-head created. The Jews also note in the Verb [Greek or Hebrew], bara, consisting of three Letters, the Mystery of the Trinity. By [Greek or Hebrew], Ben, the Son; ⟨p. 36⟩by [Greek or Hebrew], Resh Ruah, the Spirit; by [Greek or Hebrew], Aleph Ab, the Father. But this holy Mystery is more clearly taught by Moses, Gen. 3.22. And Jehovah Elohim, said, Behold the man is become as One of […]. And Gen. 19.24. Jehovah rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire, from Jehovah out of Heaven: *that is, God the Son from God the Father, who hath committed all judgement unto the Son, John 5.22. See Psal. 33.6. Isa. 63.9.10. The Singular number of Elohim is Eloah, derived of Alah, he swore, because that in all weighty causes, when necessity requireth an oath to decide the truth, we are only to swear by the Name of God, which ⟨p. 37⟩is the great and righteous Judge of Heaven and Earth.
Elohim signifieth the mighty Iudges: It is a name of the 1
This Name Eloah is but seldom used, as Abac. 3.3. Job. 4.9. Job. 12.4. and 15.8.36.2. Psal. 18.32. Psal. 114.7. Once it hath a Noun plural joined to it. Job. 35.10. None saith, 1where is Eloah Gosai, the Almighty my Makers? to note the Mystery of the eternal Trinity. Many times also Elohim the, plural number, is joined with a verb plural, to express more emphatically this mystery, as Gen. 35.7. 2 Sam. 7.23. *Josh. 24.19. Jer. 10.10. Elohim is also sometime Tropically given to Magistrates, because they are Gods Vicegerents: as to Moses, Exod. 7.1. Jehovah said unto Moses, I have ⟨p. 38⟩made thee Elohim to Pharaoh, that is, I have appointed thee an Ambassador to represent the Person of the true Three-one, GOD, and to deliver his message and will unto Pharaoh. As oft therefore as we read, or hear this name Elohim, it should put us in mind to consider, that in one divine Essence, there are three distinct Persons, and that God is Jehovah Elohim.
This Name Eloah is but seldome vsed, as Abac. 3.3.
Now follows the names which signify Gods essential works, which are these five especially.
Now followes the names which signifie Gods essentiall workes, which are these fiue especially.
1 ELL, which is as much as the strong God, *and teacheth us that God is not only most strong and fortitude it ⟨p. 39⟩self, in his own essence: but also that it is he that giveth all strength and power to all other creatures. Therefore Christ is called, Isay 9.6. Ell Gibbor, the strong, 2most mighty, God. Let not Gods children fear the power of enemies, for Ell, our God, is more strong then they.
1 EL, which is as much as the strong God, *and teacheth vs that God is not only most strong and fortitude it ⟨p. 39⟩selfe, in his owne essence: but also that it is hee that giueth all strength and power to all other creatures. Therefore Christ is called, Isay 9.6. El Gibbor, the strong, 2most mightie, God. Let not Gods children feare the power of enemies, for El, our God, is more strong then they.
2 Schaddai. *That is, Omnipotent. By this name God usually styled himself to the Patriarchs, I am Ell Schaddai, the strong God, almighty. Because he is perfectly able to defend his servants from all evil: to bless them with all spiritual and temporal blessings, and to perform all his promises, which he hath made unto them for this life, and that ⟨p. 16⟩which is to come. This name belongeth only to the God-head, and to no creature, no not to the humanity of Christ. This may teach us with the Patriarchs, to put our whole confidence in God, and not to doubt of the true performance of his promises.
2 Schaddai. *That is, Omnipotent. By this name God vsually stiled himselfe to the Patriarches, I am El Schaddai, the strong God, almighty. Because he is perfectlie able to defend his seruants from all euill: to blesse them with all spirituall and temporall blessings, and to performe all his promises, which hee hath made vnto them for this life, and that ⟨p. 16⟩which is to come. This name belongeth onely to the God-head, and to no creature, no not to the humanity of Christ. This may teach vs with the Patriarches, to put our whole confidence in God, and not to doubt of the true performance of his promises.
3 *Adonai. My Lord. This name, as the Massorets note, is found 134▪ times in the old Testament. Analogically it is given to creatures:* but properly it belongeth to God alone. It is used Malachi 1.6. in the plural number, to note the mystery of the holy Trinity. If I be Adonim, Lords, where is my fear? Ani the singular, Adonim the plural number. This name is given to Christ ⟨p. 41⟩Dan. 9.17. Cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for ADONAI (the Lord Christ) his sake. The hearing of this holy name may teach every man to obey Gods Commandments, to fear him alone, to suffer none besides him to reign in his conscience, to lay hold by a particular hand of faith upon his word and promise, and to challenge God in Christ to be his God, that he may say with Thomas Thou art my Lord and my God.
3 *Adonai. My Lord. This name, as the Massorets note, is found 134▪ times in the old Testament. Analogically it is giuen to cretures:* but properly it belongeth to God alone. It is vsed Malachy 1.6. in the plurall number, to note the mystery of the holy Trinity. If I be Adonim, Lords, where is my feare? Ani the singular, Adonim the plurall number. This name is giuen to Chirst ⟨p. 41⟩Dan. 9.17. Cause thy face to shine vpon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for ADONAI (the Lord Christ) his sake. The hearing of this holy name may teach euery man to obey Gods Commandements, to feare him alone, to suffer none besides him to raigne in his conscience, to lay hold by a perticular hand of faith vpon his word and promise, and to chalenge God in Christ to be his God, that he may say with Thomas Thou art my Lord and my God.
4 Is Hellion: that is, most High. Psal. 9.2. Psal. 91 9. Psal. 92.9. Dan. 4 17.24.25.34. Acts 7.48. This name, Gabriel giveth unto God; telling the Virgin ⟨p. 42⟩Mary that the child which should be borne of her should be the son of the most High, 1Luk. 1.32. This teacheth that God in his essence and glory exceedeth infinitely all creatures in heaven and earth. Secondly, that no man should be proud of any earthly honour or greatness. *Thirdly, if we desire true dignity, to labour to have communion with God, in grace and glory.
4 Is Helion: that is, most High. Psal. 9.2. Psal. 91 9. Psal. 92.9. Dan. 4 17.24.25.34. Acts 7.48. This name, Gabriel giueth vnto God; telling the Virgin ⟨p. 42⟩Mary that the childe which should bee borne of her should bee the sonne of the most High, 1
