The first Circumstance .

First therefore for the place where he was conuerted , it appeareth to be Iericho , a Cittie not farre distant from Ierusalem . It was sometime a notable Citie , till it was subuerted and ruinated by the Lordes Champion Iosua . Iosua , 6 , It was builded againe in the dayes of Ahab , 1. Reg. 16 , 34 by Hiel the Bethelite , and remaineth at this day with the rest of that holy-land , vnder the Turkish Empire . Vnto this Iericho , the Lord of heauen and earth vouchsafeth to come , in the likenesse of a seruaunt . And as Iosua compassed Iericho seuen times , minding to destroy it , so Christ the true Iosua , resorted oftentimes to Iericho , minding to saue it . But as in the destruction of Iericho , Iosua spared none but Rahab the harlot : so Iesus in his iourney to Iericho , conuerted none but Zaccheus the Publican . When Iosua had conquered and rased Iericho , hee sowed salt in it to make it barren , and cursed him that should attempt to build it vp : yet in thys barren soyle Christ hath his spirituall haiuest , and in this cursed Cytty he hath a holy Temple a blessed building . Samaria that wicked Citty affordeth many that belieue in Christ . Iohn , 4 , 49. Iohn , 4 , 39. And out of Galile , Iohn , 1 , 46 from whence they thought no good thing might come . Iohn , 7 , 52 , Iohn , 1 , ver. 46. Christ called diuers of his Apostelles , and euen in Iericho this cursed Cittie , Christ hath a rich man that is to be saued . In euerie place Christ hath his chosen . There is neither Iewe nor Gentile , Barbarian nor Scythian , bound nor free , Rom , 10 , 12 but Christ is all in all , to all that call vpon him . Rom. 10 , 12.

The second circumstance .

Now followeth the description of Zaccheus , which is most plainlie and fully sette forth vnto vs . The holy Ghost speaking of Zaccheus and his conuersion , comes in with an Ecce , behold , as if it were a wonder that Zaccheus shold be conuerted . Zaccheus was a Gentile , a Publican , and a rich man , and therefore behold a miracle , as if in the conuersion of Zaccheus , these three should be conuerted al once .

Zaccheus was a Gentile , a meruaile to see a Gentile become a Iew : Rom. 2. 28. that is , to belieue in Christ . He was a principall Publican . A strange thing to see a chiefe Customer to giue ouer his office : and he was rich also , a rare matter to see a rich man to enter into the kingdome of God : Mat. 19. 23. and therefore behold a miracle , as if at this day , the Turck : the Pope , and the King of Spaine , were at once perswaded to forsake their Idolatry and superstition . Christ going to Ierusalem , conuerteth a Gentile , to signifie the calling of the Gentiles : he conuerteth a Publican , to shewe that notorious sinners may hope to be saued , if they repent and amend , as Zaccheus did . He conuerteth a rich man , to shew that all rich men are not excluded from the kingdome of heauen ,

Hee was called Zaccheus before his conuersion , but he was neuer trulie called Zaccheus till Christ called him so . His name signifieng , simple , pure honest , but his lyfe was subtile , impure , and most detestable . Thus manie are called by honest names , whose deedes bewray their dishonest natures , and vices oftentimes are shrowded in the habites of vertue , like Esops Asse , masking in the Lyons skinne , till hys long eares detect his folly ; or like the Crowe that is decked in other plumes , till euerie byrd doe plucke his feather .

Zaccheus by his profession was a Publican , and therefore much detested of the Iewes : for Publicans were the Romaine Officers , appoynted to gather and receiue publique custome or tribute of the Iewes , who were at that tyme in subiection vnto the Romaines . And amongst these Officers , Zaccheus was the chiefe , and ( as it seemeth ) Ouer-seer of the rest that where in Ierico , and therefore in chiefe hatred among the Iewes , as one that chiefely fauored the Romans tiranny , and serued to abridge their Country liberty , which ought not be subiect to any Nation .

Besides , he contemned the ceremonies of the Iewes , and regarded not their Religion , nor liued after theyr Lawe , and therefore with the rest of the Heathen Publicans , was excommunicate out of theyr Sinagogue Math. Math. 18. 18.

Thus was he hated for his profession , because he was a Publican , & for his religion , because he was a Heathen . Yet was hee beloued for his wealth , for rich men haue manie friends . Prou. 14 , 20 Prou. 14. 20. And though they doe neuer so wickedly , yet haue they some to take theyr parts . If they speake neuer so proudly , yet are there some to prayse their saying . Eccle , 13 , 23 24. Eccle 13 , 23 , 24.

Zaccheus was a Publican , and therefore riche : for Publicanes muste needes he rich , and Vsurers will be welthy . But rich Publicans make poore princes , and wealthy Vsurers make many beggers . In euery Prouince there were many Publicans , and therefore much poore people in euery place : for where there be many Caterpillers , the fruit is soone consumed , and where there be many extorcioners , beggers must needes abound .

By the Law of God , Deut. 15 there might be nobegger in Israell , but when so many Publicans were suffered to receiue tribute of the Iewes contrarie to Gods Law , no maruaile though so many sate and begged , contrarie to Gods Law . Luke , 18 Luke . 18. Iohn , 9. Acts. 3 By the Lawe of God . Iohn , 9 There ought to bee no beggers among Christians . Acts , 3 Psal , 37 , 25 Psal. 3. 2. 25. but when so manie Vsurers are tollerated in a Christian Common-wealth , contrarie to the Law of Chirst , Luke , 6. 35. Luke . 6. 35. no meruaile though we haue so many beggers , Leuit. 25. 36. 37. contrarie to the minde of Christ . Mark . 14. 7. The poore ( sayth Christ ) yee shall haue alwaies with you , but when you will you may doe them good : and we shall be sure to haue the poore amongst vs alwaies , Psalm. 37. but wee must make such good prouision for them , that they be not faine to begge theyr bread .

Thus was Zaccheus rich to himselfe , Luke , 12. 21 for he was a Publican , but he was rich towarde God also , for he had a desire to see Christ . Almightie God , Ephe , 2. who is rich in mercie , Eph. 2. hath so inspyred his hart with the desire of heauenlie riches , that whereas before , hys whole delight was in seeking of worldlie wealth , now his greatest care is to seeke for heauenlie treasure . He now forgetteth what his profession is , and begins to be of a newe profession : and he whose hart was whollie sette vpon earthlie profit , is now like old Simeon , most desirous to see his Sauiour . The Tetrach Herod desired to see Christ , and despised him when hee saw him . Luke , 23. 8. Luke . 23. 8. 11. but Zaccheus the Publican , desired to see Christ , and reioyced when hee sawe him , like Abraham that desired to see the day of Christ . Iohn , 8 , 56. Iohn . 8. 56. and therefore of the seruant of Sathan , Zaccheus is nowe become the childe of Abraham , which reioyced to see the day of Christ . Happie were his eyes that sawe so blessed a sight , for manie Prophets and righteous men haue desired to see and to heare those thinges that Zaccheus both saw and heard , Luke . 10. and coulde not see nor heare the same . If Iacob thought himselfe happy , Gene. 45. if that hee might but see his Sonne Ioseph before his death , then surelie thrise happie Zaccheus , whose hap it was , not onely to see ( as Iacob did ) but to reioyce ( as Marie did ) in Christ his Sauiour .

As Zaccheus was desirous to see Christ in earth , so I would haue the riche men of our time , desirous to see Christ in heauen . For although with the eies of our bodie we cannot see Christ as Zaccheus did , yet with the eies of our faith wee may beholde him as Stephen did . Acts. 7. Actes . 7. But if our faith be so weake sighted that wee cannot see Christ , yet let vs haue a desire to heare Christ in his word , whereby our faith may be increased , for faith commeth by hearing the worde of God . Rom. 10. And as the Queene of the South desired to heare the wisedome of Salomon , 1. Reg. 10. so let vs bee desirous to heare the wisedome of Christ our Sauiour .

King Salomon left some bookes in writing , wherein is seene some part of his wisedome , and Christ our king , hath left vnto vs his most sacred word , as it were a tast of his wisedome , Iohn . 20. 31 sufficient matter for our saluation . This is that heauenly foode , Math. 4 , 4 Math. 4. 4. whereby our soules are fedde vnto eternall life , let vs therefore labour for that heauenly foode : and as the Israelites were carefull to gather Manna to sustaine their bodies , Exod. 16 so let vs be as carefull to heare the word to feede our soules . The people in the time of Christ , Iobn , 6 , 24 Iohn , 6. 24. tooke great paines to follow Christ both by land and sea , and many nowe a dayes ( I confesse ) are verie forward to follow his faithfull Ministers , but as they followed Christ so fast to a a Ioh. 6 , 26 fill their bellies , so these frequent Sermons for fashion to serue the time .

Zaccheus is desirous to see Christ , a godly care , but yet hee coulde not obtaine his purpose : a thing common , for euerie one that hath any good motion , hath alwaies some hinderaunce to crosse the same , Two impediments . and Zaccheus hath a double impediment to hinder his honest enterprise : The prease of the people , And his little stature . Whereof the former , that is , the multitude , is alwaies wont to be an enemie to those that woulde come to Christ . This hindered the blinde man from receiuing his sight . Luke , 18 Luke , 18. for the people rebuked him that he should hold his peace , till Christ called him and opened his eyes . This hindered them that brought the man sicke of the Palsie . Marke , 2 Marke , 2. for they could not come at Christ for the prease , till they vncouered the roofe of the house , and let downe the bed wherein the sicke of the Palsey lay .

This hindered the healing of the deafe and dumbe , Marke , 7 Marke , 7. till Christ tooke him aside out of the multitude and cured him . This hindered the raising of the Rulers daughter . Math. 9 Mathew , 9. till Christ had thrust out the Minstrels and the multitude , and then restored the maid to life . Finally , this hindered Zaccheus here from comming vnto Christ , till Christ vouchsafed to call him to himselfe . Thus alwaies a multitude that is prone to euill , doth withdrawe and hinder vs from approching vnto Christ : and therefore wee must not followe a multitude to doe euill , nor decline after many to ouerthrow the trueth . Exod. 23 Exod. 23.

The second impediment that hindereth Zaccheus from seeing Christ , is his little stature . Hee was so lowe of stature , that hee coulde not see Christ aboue the multitude : but Christ was aboue the multitude , and therefore coulde see Zaccheus though hee were so lowe of stature . For God looketh not on the countenance , Sam. 16. 7 nor on the height of a mans stature , but the Lord beholdeth the heart , and preferreth little Dauid before Eliab his eldest brother , 1. Sam. 16 12. because he findeth in him a better heart to serue the Lord . And Zaccheus in his little bodie , hath a heart and minde prepared to seeke and see the Lord. Zaccheus was so lowe that he could not see Christ , but many amongest vs are so high that they will not see Christ . The common people in the time of Christ , were so desirous to followe Christ , that neither lamenesse , nor blindnes , nor sicknes , coulde staie them from comming to him : but the Common people in our time , are more readie to follow their sport and pastime , then to come to the Church to heare of Christ . And as for our rich men , who seeth not that they will make great hast to see a commoditie , but will scarce come out of doores to heare a Sermon ?

They come to Church , Iohn , 32 as Nichodemus came to Christ by night , as if they were ashamed to come to Church : but they runne after profite to gette riches , 2. King . 5 as Gehezi ran after Naaman the Syrian to get a bribe .

Thus hath Zaccheus two lettes , that hee could not see Christ , the one in the people , the other in himselfe : and wee haue many lettes to withdrawe vs from Christ , some are externall and without vs , as the inticementes of the world , and some are internall and within vs , as the lustes of our owne fleshe . The prease of the people , hindereth Zaccheus from seeing Christ in his humilitie , and the multitude of our sinnes , Esay . 59. 2 doe presse vs downe that wee cannot see Christ in glorie . Zaccheus was a man of little stature , and that hindered him from seeing Christ in earth , and we are men of little faith , and that is the cause wee cannot beholde Christ in heauen .

Though Zaccheus was a man of little stature , yet it appeareth that hee was not a man of little wit : For when hee coulde not come to the sight of Christ for the multitude , he had the wit to runne before , and to clime vp into a tree to obtaine his purpose . And for the moste part it falleth out , that men of lowe stature , are men of high conceite , and the shortest bodies , haue the sharpest wittes , God so prouiding , that the defectes of their bodies , might bee supplied with the giftes of their minde . Nowe Zaccheus that before was loth to moue his foote from the Custom-house for loosing his profite , beginnes to runne after Christ for feare of a greater losse , like Elisa that left his plowing , and ranne after Elias to followe his newe vocation . 1 , Reg. 19 But Zaccheus doth not onely runne , but also clymbe vp into a Tree to see Christ : A strange thing , that Zaccheus a rich man , and a chiefe Customer , shoulde behaue himselfe so childishly in the sight of so great a multitude : but the desire hee had to see Christ , made him forget himselfe , and to commit such thinges as were not fitting for his state and credite . So they that wil follow Christ , must make account to doe manie thinges contrarie to the a a Rom. 12 fashion of the worlde , and their owne liking . If Christ himselfe were content to leaue the glorie which he had with his father to come down to vs , shall not wee be content to leaue the reputation which wee haue with men , to go vp to him ?

But alas where is there any almost , that preferreth not the fruition of this earthly prison , before the possession of that heauenlie mansion : and had rather hazard the hope which they haue of eternall glory , then leese the present enioying of theyr fading pleasure .

The ambitious man hunteth after honor , and will not leese an inche of his estimation . The couetous man seekes after profit , and counts ( like Iudas ) all lost that comes not to his bags . And the voluptuous man bestowes his time in pleasure , Iohn . 12. 6. and thinketh that hys chiefe felicittie . Thus euerie man makes his heauen of that wherein he most delighteth , & is content to take great paines to accomplish his fond desires . But here Zaccheus is of another minde , for being a publique officer , he climbes into a tree , which stoode not with his grauitie : and being a rich man , he runnes to see Christ , which was not for his worldly profit ; yea hee takes great paines to see Christ , not respecting his ease or pleasure .

Thus must we be affected if we desire to come to Christ , that neither honours nor preferments , nor profit nor pleasure , nor kyndred nor freends , be able to holde vs backe . Mat. 8. 22. We must be readie not only to run , Luk. 14. 26. but also to climbe ( if need require ) as Zaccheus dyd : that is , to take some payne and trauaile to haue a sight of Christ .

The Queene of the South , 1. King . 10. vndertooke a great and tedious iourney , to heare the wisedome of Salomon , but we are lothe to take any paine to heare one that is greater then Salomon .

The people in Dauids tyme , brought so much treasure , 1. Chr. 29. 9. and so many gyfts to the building of Gods Temple , that the Priestes were fayne to byd them cease , but a great part of the people in our tyme , are so sparing of their paynes and cost , that they thinke that very time mispent whiche is imployed in the seruice of God : and that money ill bestowed , which is gyuen to the maintenaunce of his Ministers .

When Zaccheus could not see Christ for the multitude , he climbes vp into a tree , that groweth in the way where he was to passe , that from a tree he might behold him , which was to suffer on a tree for mans saluation . So when wee cannot drawe neere to Christ by reason of our sinnes that presse vs downe , we must clymb vp by a liuely faith , whiche is the tree of life , that groweth in the waie to eternall life , that so with the eyes of our fayth , we may behold him that dyed for our sinnes vpon a tree .

It was a wilde figge tree that Zaccheus clymbed , Math. 21 , 19 but not like that vnfruitfull one which our Sauiour cursed : for this bare most pretious fruite , euen such as Christ himselfe vouchsafed to plucke . A happie tree that bare suche pretious fruite as Zaccheus was , but thrise happie Zaccheus , that so happily clymbed on that happie tree .

This tree grewe in the way that Christ was to passe , for else Zaccheus might haue climbed to no purpose : So if wee desire to finde Christ , we must seeke him in the waie where hee hath promised to shewe himselfe vnto vs , that is , in his holy Temple , where his word is duely preached , Math. 18 , 20 and his Sacramentes reuerently administred , for where two or three are so gathered together , hee hath promised to be present amongst them .

The third Circumstance .

When Christ came to the place , he looked vp and saw Zaccheus .

As Zaccheus ranne before to see Christ , so Christ followed after to see Zaccheus . Sathan for his part , went about like a roaring Lyon , 1 , Pet. 5 , 8 seeking to deuoure him , but Christ for his part , Iohn , 10 goeth about like a good Sheepeheard , minding to saue him . Luke , 11 , 21 And although Sathan a strong armed man , had taken some possession in the heart of Zaccheus , yet Christ a stronger then he , commeth vnarmed , and taketh from him his harnesse wherein hee trusted , and rescueth the spoyle .

Christ comes to the place where Zaccheus was , because otherwise , it had been vnpossible for Zaccheus to come to his presence : for vnlesse the Lorde vouchsafe to come vnto vs , we cannot attaine to the presence of God . As no man might haue anie accesse to King Assuerus , Hester . 4 except hee stretched out his golden Scepter , so no man may come to Christ , vnlesse hee be called by the golden scepter of his sacred word .

Christ looked vp and saw Zaccheus , before Zaccheus could looke down to behold him . Thus doth the Lord preuent vs with his mercie , whome hee might cast off in his iustice : and if hee perceiue in vs a willing minde to come vnto him , he is content to come first vnto vs . And like that good Father , Luke , Luke , 15 15. to beholde vs while wee are yet a great way off , and to haue compassion on vs .

When Iobs three friends that came to visite him in his great calamitie , Iob. 2. 12. lift vp their eyes a farre of , they knewe not Iob , because he was so sore afflicted : but Christ who is the myrror of true friendship , cannot so soone forget his friendes , howsoeuer they be disguised . He knoweth his owne sheepe where soeuer hee seethe them . Iohn , 10 , Iohn 10. whether they be vnder the figge-tree as Nathaniell was , Iohn . 1. or vppon the figge-tree as Zaccheus was , he hath respect vnto them . And if they haue a desire to seeke , they shall be sure to find . Math. 7. Math , 7. And if they labour and are heauie laden , Math. 11. he will refresh them . Math. 11. Christ is nowe come to the place where Zaccheus is to be called , and as Abraham , Gene. Gene. 22. 22. lift vp his eyes and saw in the bushe a Ramme that was to be sacrificed , so Christ lifting vp his eyes , sawe in the tree , Zaccheus the sinner that was to bee conuerted . And now beginnes the conuersion of Zaccheus , for now Christ beginnes to speake vnto him .

Zaccheus desired onely to see Christ , but now Christ calleth him by name , and offereth hys owne selfe vnto him . This was more then Zaccheus expected , and yet no more then Christ vouchsafeth , namelie , to giue more then is desired . The sicke of the Palsey that asked health , Luke . 5. obtained also forgiuenesse of sinnes . Salomon desired wisedome , 1. Kings , 3 , 12. 13. and the Lord gaue him wisedome & aboundance of wealth beside . Iacob asked but meate and clothing , Gen. 28 20. and God made him a great rich man . And Zaccheus desired onely to haue a sight of Christ , and was so happie as to entertaine him into hys house .

Thus the Lord that is rich in mercy to all that call vppon him , Rom. 10. 12. phes . 2. 4. vseth oftentimes to giue more then wee aske : and hee that is alwaies found of them that seeke him with their whole heart , Ierem , 29. is founde also sometime of Gentiles that knew not God . Esay , 65. 1. Esa. 65. 1. Let vs therefore that were sometime sinners of the Gentiles , Rom. 10. 20 seeke the Lord as Zaccheus did while he may be founde , Esay , 55. and call vppon him while hee is nigh . Hee will be found of them that seeke him heartilie , and is nigh to all them that call vppon him faithfully . Psalm. Psalm , 145 , 145. 18.

Zaccheus come downe at once . Now Christ begins to call Zaccheus from the tree to be conuerted , as God called Adam from among the trees of the Garden to be cursed . Gene , 3. Gene , 3. Before , Zaccheus was too lowe , and therefore was faine to climbe , but nowe he is too high , and therefore hee must come downe . And we ( for the most part ) are either too high , or too low , too hot or too cold , too quick , or too slothfull in the Lords busines . Somtime wee flock together to heare a Sermon , Luke . 5 like the people Luke , 5 , that pressed vpon Christ to heare the word : and anone wee runne to see some pleasant past-time , like the Athenians , Acts. 17 whose eares alwaies itched to heare some newes . Who make more shewe of conscience and religion , then they that shewe themselues most irreligious and vnconscionable ? Who seemed more confident and vertuous in Christ hys cause then Peter ? Math , 26 and not long after , who more trayterous and faint-harted .

Many can saie with Peter , that they will not stick to die before they will denye Christ , but when it comes to the tryall they are readie to abiure Christ and his religion , before they will hazarde either life or lyuing .

He that will come to Christ , must come at once , without delay , for delays ( specially in the matter of our saluation ) are most daungerous , & repentance may not be deferred . We must make no tarrying to turne vnto the Lord , Eccle , 5 , 7 nor put off from day to day , least the wrath of the Lord breake forth sudainelie and we be destroyed in our securitie and perish in the time of vengeance . When the Lord is minded to doe vs good , he wil haue vs come quickly like Ioseph , Gene , Gene. 45 45. 6. that in the tyme of famine , would haue his Father Iacob to come downe quickly vnto him , to soiourne in Egypt , where there was some plentie of foode .

As the children of thys world are verie nimble to worke wickednes , so the children of light , shoulde be as nimble to followe goodnesse . Iudas was nimble to betraie Christ , Iohn . 13. 27. and the badde debters , Luke . Ioh , 13 , 27 16. Luke , 16 could sitte downe quickly to misreckon their creditor : so let vs come quicklie to heare of Christ , that Christ may accept of vs quicklie , let vs be nimble to make our account before , Luke , 14. 28 that we doe not ( lyke the foolish builder ) come short of our reckoning .

But why must Zaccheus come downe so hastily ? euen to entertaine Christ into hys house . For to day ( sayth Christ ) I must abide with thee . This was ioyfull newes to little Zaccheus . Not long before , he wanted meanes to see Christ , but now he hath opportunitie to entertaine him into his house . There was more humanitie in Christ then in Zaccheus , for if Christ had not bidden himselfe to dinner , hee had not been bidden for Zaccheus . So if Christ doe not offer himselfe vnto vs in his afflicted members , hee may go long enough before we will offer him any entertainment . Math , 25 , 40 As often as the poore craueth anie reliefe at our handes , let vs imagine that Christ asketh something of vs : but as Zaccheus must entertaine him presently without delay , so let vs be readie to helpe them presently , because they stand in neede of present helpe . And as hee must receiue Christ into his house , so wee must make account to receiue his needie members into our houses : Luke , 16. And as the vniust Steward procureth himselfe friendes with his maisters goodes , so let vs make the poore to be our friendes , by our beneficence and bountie towards them , that so receiuing them ( when they haue neede ) into our earthly houses , they may receiue vs when we stand in greatest neede , into euerlasting habitations .

They that were inuited to the marriage , Math. Math. 22. 22. refused to come , but Christ is content to come to Zaccheus house before he was inuited . Wherein also , hee sheweth his great humilitie , in comming before hee was requested , as they bewrayed their great arrogancie , in refusing to come beeing solemnely bidden . It was a part of great humilitie , that he that was most free from sinne , woulde vouchsafe to come into a sinners house : but it was a signe of greater humilitie , that he would be wray his great necessitie , & seeke for succour at a sinners hand .

Alas poore humble Sauiour , who though thou be Lord of heauen and earth , as thou art the sonne of God , yet as thou art the sonne of man , hast not whereon to lay thy head , Math. Math. 8. 8. How iustly did thy Prophet Ieremy wonder at thy humble pouerty , saying . O thou hope of Israell , the Sauiour thereof in the time of trouble , Iere. 14. why art thou as a straunger in the land , or as one that passeth by to tarry for a night ? The sonne of GOD vouchsafeth to come and that vnrequested , to a sinfull mans house , a speciall fauour : but hee disdaineth not to make his necessity knowne vnto him , O straunge humilitie !

Heere therefore appeareth the singuler humanitie and great humilitie of Christ to sinfull men ; he offereth himselfe to bee their guest if he finde them willing to entertaine him for their guest . And Zaccheus no doubt was willing to entertaine him : for although Christ heard not the voyce , yet he heard the affection of Zaccheus inuiting him to dynner . As therefore Zaccheus was willing to receiue Christ into his house , so let vs be ready to receiue him into our harts . For as Christ sayd to Zaccheus : This day I must abide at thy house , so he saith to euery one of vs , This day I must abide in your harts .

Wherefore as the Prophet Dauid sayth , Psalm , 24 Open your gates that the King of glorie may come in , so I say vnto you , Open your hartes that the word of God may enter in . This daie the word of God may abide in your harts , for thys day the word is preached vnto you , and who knoweth whether he shall liue to heare it the next Saboth . Psal , 95 To day therefore if ye will heare his voyce , harden not your hearts : as did the Israelites , least if you harden your harts , his voice be heard no more amongst you . This day you may gather this heauenlie Manna , as the Isralites might gather theyr Manna sixe dayes together , Exod , 16 but to morrow ( perhaps ) and sixe dayes after you , may not gather it , as on the seauenth day Manna might not be found .

The Lord graunt that you may gather sufficient foode for the sustentation of your soules , that as Elias the Prophet iournied in the strength of the meate that the Angell brought him , 1 , Reg. 19. euen vnto Horeb the Mount of God , so you in the strength of this spirituall meate which heere I bring you , may be able to passe thorowe the daungerous wayes of this troublesome worlde , vnto Gods holy Mountaine , the Hauen of all happinesse , whither hee bring vs that hath deerely bought vs with his precious bloud , euen Christ Iesus the righteous : to whome with the Father and the holy Ghost , three persons and one GOD , be giuen all glorie and maiestie , world without , end Amen .