A10933:591
A commentary upon the whole book of Judges Preached first and delivered in sundry…A commentary vpon the vvhole booke of Iudges Preached first and deliuered in sundrie…
A commentary upon the whole book of Judges Preached first and delivered in sundry lectures; since collected, and diligently perused, and now published. For the benefit generally of all such as desire to grow in faith and repentance, and especially of them, who would more clearly understand and make use of the worthy examples of the saints, recorded in divine history. Penned by Richard Rogers preacher of Gods word at Wethersfield in Essex.A commentary vpon the vvhole booke of Iudges Preached first and deliuered in sundrie lectures; since collected, and diligently perused, and now published. For the benefit generally of all such as desire to grow in faith and repentance, and especially of them, who would more cleerely vnderstand and make vse of the worthie examples of the saints, recorded in diuine history. Penned by Richard Rogers preacher of Gods word at Wethersfield in Essex.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for Thomas Man, 1615
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The next thing after the victory over Siseras army, is to see the extremity that he himself, the leader and chief captain of it, was brought unto: for he was fain to leave his chariot which was his defence, and to shift for himself on foot among the common soldiers, that he might save his life if it were possible. This, I say, remaineth in this 15. verse to be added. And here, as in fittest place, I think good to note this, because of the former doctrine, (one contrary clearing the other): that as Barak and Debora did by faith so great things, by so small and weak means: so Sisera wanting this (as being of the heathen Canaanites, how could he so much as taste of it?) was for all his wisdom, policy, and power, wasted, put to flight, and all his troupe and band brought to destruction. Here was verified that saying, an horse is but a 1vain thing to save a man: Likewise another scripture that saith, Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our 2God: They are brought down and fallen, but we are risen and stand upright. And therefore (to refer the reader to gather the infinite annoyances of unbelief, and therewith the great benefits of faith out of the former doctrine) I will conclude that as without faith it is impossible to please God, so God being 3against all which are destitute of it, and an enemy to them, how can they look to stand against him, but to fall and be confounded? And this they find daily one or other of them, though it be little marked, and it is soon forgotten, (another generation rising up in their room) who know not the works of God, and yet they have their time also set them, wherein they shall find the like. For if this be true in the green tree, how much more in the withered? If through unbelief, even the righteousest find it a matter of such difficulty to be saved, before they attain it, what shall become of 4him that is an unbeliever altogether? And further, if particular defects in faith cost Moses and Barak disadvantage and dishonour, what shall the end 5of such be as never had any? Surely the wrath of God abideth upon them: and so shall do for ever, and show it self in a far more terrible manner, if