A word in season to this present generation, or, A sober and serious discourse…

this kingly title being entered into the controversy (making men more curious to examine the matter) stirred up a general inclination towards Luther's opinion. So, Jerem. 15. 20. And I will make thee unto this People a fenced brazen wall, and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, to save thee, and to deliver thee, saith the Lord. When the Messengers of the Lord go on constantly and courageously in the faithful discharge of their duties, not relenting, or yielding, or complying with their greatest opposers, then they shall have such a signal presence of the Lord with them, as shall sufficiently protect them against all their enemies might and malice, wrath, and rage. Verse 21. And I will-deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible, or violent ones. Though thou shouldest fall into the hand of the wicked (id est, power) and into the hand of the terrible, and violent ones, yet they shall not hurt thee, nor harm thee, they shall not have their wills upon thee; when thou art in their hands I will lay a law of restraint upon their hearts, that they shall not mischief thee, nor triumph over thee; I will be sure to secure thee, and rescue thee from dangers in the midst of dangers. A gracious Messenger of the Lord in the midst of all oppositions (as Chrysostom said of Peter) is a man made all of fire walking in stubble, he overcomes and consumes all opposition; all difficulties are but whetstones to his fortitude. The Moon will run her course though the dogs bark at it, so does the Traveller, and so will the faithful messengers of the Lord hold on in their way and work, let men and devils bark & do their worst.

this kingly title being entred into the controversie (making men more curious to examine the matter) stirred up a general inclination towards Luther's opinion. So, Jerem. 15. 20. And I will make thee unto this People a fenced brasen wall, and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, to save thee, and to deliver thee, saith the Lord. When the Messengers of the Lord go on constantly and couragiously in the faithful discharge of their duties, not relenting, or yielding, or complying with their greatest opposers, then they shall have such a signal presence of the Lord with them, as shall sufficiently protect them against all their enemies might and malice, wrath, and rage. Verse 21. And I will-deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible, or violent ones. Though thou shouldest fall into the hand of the wicked (id est, power) and into the hand of the terrible, and violent ones, yet they shall not hurt thee, nor harm thee, they shall not have their wills upon thee; when thou art in their hands I will lay a law of restraint upon their hearts, that they shall not mischief thee, nor triumph over thee; I will be sure to secure thee, and rescue thee from dangers in the midst of dangers. A gracious Messenger of the Lord in the midst of all oppositions (as Chrysostome said of Peter) is a man made all of fire walking in stuble, he overcomes and consumes all opposition; all difficulties are but whetstones to his fortitude. The Moon will run her course though the dogges bark at it, so does the Traveller, and so will the faithful messengers of the Lord hold on in their way and work, let men and devils bark & do their worst.