Remains of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection…Remaines of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection…

Thirdly, In the Crown of her Martyrs. Ah Brethren, this is the Crown of glory upon the head of England, that God should raise up so many Martyrs in this kingdom, of our flesh, and kindred: that there should be so many caught up like Elijah in fiery Chariots to heaven. Who can tell of what effect their prayers and blood hath been for our good? so that according to that holy prophecy of Latimer, when going to the stake, God hath lighted up such a light by this as shall never be put out.

Thirdly, In the Crown of her Martyrs. Ah Brethren, this is the Crown of glory upon the head of England, that God should raise up so many Martyrs in this kingdome, of our flesh, and kindred: that there should be so many caught up like Elijah in siery Chariots to heaven. Who can tell of what effect their prayers and blood hath been for our good? so that according to that holy prophesic of Latimer, when going to the stake, God hath lighted up such a light by this as shall never be put out.

Fourthly, In the glory of her ministers. Brethren, I confess my self not worthy to speak to you of the worth of this mercy. However vain men have accounted them the off-scouring of the world, &c. yet you whose hearts are touched with the sense of spiritual blessings, you must needs know and understand, the Ministers of Christ not only to be the glory of the nation, but are so far honoured as to be said to be the glory of Christ, 2 Cor. 8. 23. Oh, bless the Lord this day, that he hath blessed this nation with such an unspea• ⟨p. 142⟩bl•ssing. Do not undervalue such a mercy. Tis a Covenant-gift of Christ to his Church. He gave some Apostles some Pastors and Teachers. And 'tis part of the grand Legacy that Christ hath bequeathed to believers in the Gospel; […] Paul or Apollo all are yours. And though God hath now observed this mercy ye we may not forget former mercies. Neither hath God l•t them unuseful, you know, neither to your nor others souls. In this respect I may boldly say, God hath not dealt so with any […]. Those that have had experience in travelling other Countries have sadly bewailed this, how little heat and vigour there is in the labour of the Ministers abroad, in other nations for the most part.