and are but in a Dream, when watchful Providence has brought Salvation; so was the Church Ps. 126.1. When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion, then were we like them that dream ;
and Are but in a Dream, when watchful Providence has brought Salvation; so was the Church Ps. 126.1. When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion, then were we like them that dream;
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thus Jacob having wrestled and prevailed with the Angel, easily prevailed with his incensed Brother Esau. 〈 ◊ 〉 his reflects severely upon us, that we rather imitate Jacob in his halting before God, than in his prevailing with God.
thus Jacob having wrestled and prevailed with the Angel, Easily prevailed with his incensed Brother Esau 〈 ◊ 〉 his reflects severely upon us, that we rather imitate Jacob in his halting before God, than in his prevailing with God.
so were they fenced about with many special and peculiar Priviledges, Promises, and Providences, such were those among others, Psal. 130.7, 8. Let Israel hope in the Lord,
so were they fenced about with many special and peculiar Privileges, Promises, and Providences, such were those among Others, Psalm 130.7, 8. Let Israel hope in the Lord,
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for with the Lord there is mercy and plenteous Redemption, and he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Psal. 131.3. Let Israel hope in the Lord, from henceforth and for ever.
for with the Lord there is mercy and plenteous Redemption, and he shall Redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Psalm 131.3. Let Israel hope in the Lord, from henceforth and for ever.
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1. In the more large and general sense it denoted the whole body of the people, which under that dispensation composed the whole visible Church of God,
1. In the more large and general sense it denoted the Whole body of the people, which under that Dispensation composed the Whole visible Church of God,
and was commensurate to and with the body politick; the Church, and the State making up one Community, Rom. 10.1. My hearts desire and prayer for Israel is that they may be saved.
and was commensurate to and with the body politic; the Church, and the State making up one Community, Rom. 10.1. My hearts desire and prayer for Israel is that they may be saved.
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Nor were the priviledges and promises small that were made to Israel, under that more general notion, Rom. 9.4. Who are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory,
Nor were the privileges and promises small that were made to Israel, under that more general notion, Rom. 9.4. Who Are Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption and the glory,
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God has undertaken her protection, has engaged himself, has obliged all his attributes especially his wisdom and power to defend his Church against all her enemies,
God has undertaken her protection, has engaged himself, has obliged all his attributes especially his Wisdom and power to defend his Church against all her enemies,
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A complication of promises adequate to all Israels necessities, against all Israels enemies, serving Israel in all cases, preserving her against all evils,
A complication of promises adequate to all Israel's necessities, against all Israel's enemies, serving Israel in all cases, preserving her against all evils,
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3. Lastly, we may observe the vigilancy of Providence in keeping his Israel, he neither slumbers nor sleeps. The watchful eye of God will not w••k, his eye-lids are not heavy, his head is not drowsy, his heart is not weary;
3. Lastly, we may observe the vigilancy of Providence in keeping his Israel, he neither slumbers nor sleeps. The watchful eye of God will not w••k, his eyelids Are not heavy, his head is not drowsy, his heart is not weary;
all which expressions, tho they are spoken after the manner of men, yet must we reverently interpret them in a manner after the spiritual incorporeal nature of God, whence I raise this one
all which expressions, though they Are spoken After the manner of men, yet must we reverently interpret them in a manner After the spiritual incorporeal nature of God, whence I raise this one
This important truth is notably set forth in 2 Chron. 16. 9. The eyes of the Lord run to and fro thro the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him ;
This important truth is notably Set forth in 2 Chronicles 16. 9. The eyes of the Lord run to and from through the Whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him;
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wherein we cannot but note, 1. Divine Providence is represented as having eyes, when almighty power is most conspicuous in the deliverances of Israel, then all is ascribed to the hand, to the arm of God;
wherein we cannot but note, 1. Divine Providence is represented as having eyes, when almighty power is most conspicuous in the Deliverances of Israel, then all is ascribed to the hand, to the arm of God;
altho omniscience is always attended with omnipotence, and infinit power guided by infinit wisdom. Now Providence, is said to have eyes, 1. Because there's nothing so deep, so secret,
although omniscience is always attended with omnipotence, and infinite power guided by infinite Wisdom. Now Providence, is said to have eyes, 1. Because there's nothing so deep, so secret,
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but he sees it. 2. Nothing so confused and disordered, but he directs and guides it. Thus we read Ezek. 10.12. The wheels were full of eyes round about ;
but he sees it. 2. Nothing so confused and disordered, but he directs and guides it. Thus we read Ezekiel 10.12. The wheels were full of eyes round about;
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strange intricate turnings, motions there are of Providence, which we judge irregular, but still they are all guided by an unerring wisdom, which conducts them all to his own gracious ends.
strange intricate turnings, motions there Are of Providence, which we judge irregular, but still they Are all guided by an unerring Wisdom, which conducts them all to his own gracious ends.
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and nothing left to the blind Idol Fortune, or Chance, the Deities of Heathens, and Paganizing Christians. 2. These eyes of Providence run to and fro: for Providence is most nimble and active, runs swiftly hither and thither,
and nothing left to the blind Idol Fortune, or Chance, the Deities of heathens, and Paganizing Christians. 2. These eyes of Providence run to and from: for Providence is most nimble and active, runs swiftly hither and thither,
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nor a sinner in any place above the reach of his power. Nothing is below his cognizance, nothing above his control. Prov. 15.3. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding both the evil and the good.
nor a sinner in any place above the reach of his power. Nothing is below his cognizance, nothing above his control. Curae 15.3. The eyes of the Lord Are in every place, beholding both the evil and the good.
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Persons and things, whether good or evil are all within the circle of Providence, even those which are neither Subjects nor Ministers of his Grace, shall be brought under the kingdom of his power. 4. That Providence has not only an eye to see,
Persons and things, whither good or evil Are all within the circle of Providence, even those which Are neither Subject's nor Ministers of his Grace, shall be brought under the Kingdom of his power. 4. That Providence has not only an eye to see,
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and he hath blessed, and I cannot reverse it. But more freely and ingenuously has this truth been acknowledged by holy ones. Josh. 23.14. Ye know in all your hearts, and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things, which the Lord spake concerning you;
and he hath blessed, and I cannot reverse it. But more freely and ingenuously has this truth been acknowledged by holy ones. Josh. 23.14. You know in all your hearts, and in all your Souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things, which the Lord spoke Concerning you;
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for the more useful management of this Observation. 1. I will endeavour to shew the way of the divine Providence in keeping Israel from all the machinations of her enemies. 2. By what means Providence has discovered,
for the more useful management of this Observation. 1. I will endeavour to show the Way of the divine Providence in keeping Israel from all the machinations of her enemies. 2. By what means Providence has discovered,
and defeated the secret contrivances of Israels enemies formed against her. 3. I will open what a glorious priviledge it is to have the watchful Providence of God superintending Israel and all her concerns. 4. To improve and apply it in our recent deliverance from that accursed Conspiracy of Miscreants against our Israel.
and defeated the secret contrivances of Israel's enemies formed against her. 3. I will open what a glorious privilege it is to have the watchful Providence of God superintending Israel and all her concerns. 4. To improve and apply it in our recent deliverance from that accursed conspiracy of Miscreants against our Israel.
and why should not our souls have pleasure in them, when we have so great an interest in him? if Providence saves us, it will deserve our deepest study and consideration;
and why should not our Souls have pleasure in them, when we have so great an Interest in him? if Providence saves us, it will deserve our Deepest study and consideration;
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A wise man, as the same Prophet instructs us, Psal. 107.43. will observe these things, and by a due observation of them, shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord in them.
A wise man, as the same Prophet instructs us, Psalm 107.43. will observe these things, and by a due observation of them, shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord in them.
(1.) It's worthy our strictest observation, how the watchful eyes of Providence, see and discover the evil designed against Israel when 'tis far off, and at a great distance;
(1.) It's worthy our Strictest observation, how the watchful eyes of Providence, see and discover the evil designed against Israel when it's Far off, and At a great distance;
that they should have painful conception, pain all the time of their going, and at last after all the pangs, throes of hopes and fear, to bring forth nothing but a lie.
that they should have painful conception, pain all the time of their going, and At last After all the pangs, throes of hope's and Fear, to bring forth nothing but a lie.
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or if so, yet it shall prove abortive, and the pregnant womb of Malice shall never go out its full time. 2. Or if Permissive Providence suffers them to bring forth,
or if so, yet it shall prove abortive, and the pregnant womb of Malice shall never go out its full time. 2. Or if Permissive Providence suffers them to bring forth,
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And for this the Church by the mouth of the Prophet prays, Hosea 9. 14. Give them, O Lord, what wilt you give them? give them a miscarrying womb, and dry breasts.
And for this the Church by the Mouth of the Prophet prays, Hosea 9. 14. Give them, Oh Lord, what wilt you give them? give them a miscarrying womb, and dry breasts.
As the Physitian would run a dangerous risque both of his own credit, and Patient's life, that should extenuate and emaciate his body, upon a presumption that he can repair Nature,
As the physician would run a dangerous risk both of his own credit, and Patient's life, that should extenuate and emaciate his body, upon a presumption that he can repair Nature,
tho I say this be not advisable in humane Politicks, and some great Statesmen have been severely censured for suffering Conspirators to go too great a length;
though I say this be not advisable in humane Politics, and Some great Statesmen have been severely censured for suffering Conspirators to go too great a length;
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he sees them admire the well concerted frame of their Plots, and hug themselves in the wit of the contrivance, the secrecy of carrying it on, the vast hopes of the success, the wondrous felicity of their hopes when enjoyed, Psal. 36.2. He flatters himself in his own eyes, till his iniquity be found to be hateful.
he sees them admire the well concerted frame of their Plots, and hug themselves in the wit of the contrivance, the secrecy of carrying it on, the vast hope's of the success, the wondrous felicity of their hope's when enjoyed, Psalm 36.2. He flatters himself in his own eyes, till his iniquity be found to be hateful.
2. As they play with their own contrivances, Providence plays with them; diabolical policy is but the scorn and contempt of the divine Wisdom. Psal. 2.4. whilst they are imagining a vain thing, setting themselves, and consulting against the Lord, and his Christ, he that sits in heaven doth laugh;
2. As they play with their own contrivances, Providence plays with them; diabolical policy is but the scorn and contempt of the divine Wisdom. Psalm 2.4. while they Are imagining a vain thing, setting themselves, and consulting against the Lord, and his christ, he that sits in heaven does laugh;
There was once a project set on foot, which whether it had more of seeming glory or real solly in it, is a great question, I mean that of the builders of Babel, Gen. 11. 4. Go to! let us build us a City,
There was once a project Set on foot, which whither it had more of seeming glory or real solly in it, is a great question, I mean that of the Builders of Babel, Gen. 11. 4. Go to! let us built us a city,
1. Sometimes he permits them to come to the Critical juncture which they have fixt and concerted in their deep Cabals, just to the execution of their Plot,
1. Sometime he permits them to come to the Critical juncture which they have fixed and concerted in their deep Cabals, just to the execution of their Plot,
God often suffers such a measure of humane, or inhumane wrath to break out, as will praise him, but that remainder of wrath which cannot praise him, he will restrain, Psal. 76.10. 2. At sometimes divine wisdom permits the counsels of his, and Israels enemies, to succeed and take effect, gratifies their malice so far, that they put their designs in execution;
God often suffers such a measure of humane, or inhumane wrath to break out, as will praise him, but that remainder of wrath which cannot praise him, he will restrain, Psalm 76.10. 2. At sometime divine Wisdom permits the Counsels of his, and Israel's enemies, to succeed and take Effect, gratifies their malice so Far, that they put their designs in execution;
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by a mistake I say of the Cupbearer, but none in the wise and righteous direction of Providence, which made him a felo de se, a selfdestroyer, who only designed single murder.
by a mistake I say of the Cupbearer, but none in the wise and righteous direction of Providence, which made him a Fellow de se, a selfdestroyer, who only designed single murder.
This was that subject amongst many others which the Psalmist judged worthy of our most serious meditation, Psal. 9.15, 16. The heathen is sunk down in the pit which they made;
This was that Subject among many Others which the Psalmist judged worthy of our most serious meditation, Psalm 9.15, 16. The heathen is sunk down in the pit which they made;
which last words, as Junius thinks, import, Res summi meditanda! A matter that deserves our most serious consideration, that we should lodge it in our memories, treasure it in our hearts, express a holy sense of it in a suitable conversation;
which last words, as Junius thinks, import, Rest summi meditanda! A matter that deserves our most serious consideration, that we should lodge it in our memories, treasure it in our hearts, express a holy sense of it in a suitable Conversation;
and his violent dealing upon his own pate. God has threatned of old and fulfilled it of late, Zach. 12.3. In that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensom stone for all people.
and his violent dealing upon his own pate. God has threatened of old and fulfilled it of late, Zach 12.3. In that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people.
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they have been heaving, lifting with all their strength and engines to roll it away, and when they have hoped they were just turning it over, we know not how,
they have been heaving, lifting with all their strength and Engines to roll it away, and when they have hoped they were just turning it over, we know not how,
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It's a pleasing contemplation to have the soul fixed upon the many great deliverances, which God has wrought out for Israel, and no finall accession to their delight to meditate upon the various ways he has chosen to deliver his people.
It's a pleasing contemplation to have the soul fixed upon the many great Deliverances, which God has wrought out for Israel, and no final accession to their delight to meditate upon the various ways he has chosen to deliver his people.
Thus the holy God put the conscience of the Arch-Traytor Judas upon the rack, Mat. 27.4. and forced him to cry out, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.
Thus the holy God put the conscience of the Arch-Traytor Judas upon the rack, Mathew 27.4. and forced him to cry out, I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.
and where he has no interest in the heart, yet there he maintains some authority. Some have debaucht and stupisied their consciences to a prodigious degree;
and where he has no Interest in the heart, yet there he maintains Some Authority. some have debauched and stupisied their Consciences to a prodigious degree;
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and thus that which Christ instituted to be sacramentum pietatis, they impiously pervert invinculam iniquitatis, 'tis the expression of St. Austin. These wretched miscreants presume to draw in God himself to be a confederate in their villanies,
and thus that which christ instituted to be sacramentum pietatis, they impiously pervert invinculam iniquitatis, it's the expression of Saint Austin. These wretched miscreants presume to draw in God himself to be a confederate in their villainies,
And yet when they have done all, driven the nail to the head, and clencht it, the terrors of God breaks all their bonds asunder, opens all the padlocks that were hung upon the conscience,
And yet when they have done all, driven the nail to the head, and clenched it, the terrors of God breaks all their bonds asunder, Opens all the padlocks that were hung upon the conscience,
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and poor Achan is compelled to confess his sin and give glory to God, Jos 7.19. (2.) Another way of the divine wisdom to discover and defeat the counsels of confederates in wickedness, is by raising contrary counsels and opposite sentiments among themselves.
and poor achan is compelled to confess his since and give glory to God, Jos 7.19. (2.) another Way of the divine Wisdom to discover and defeat the Counsels of confederates in wickedness, is by raising contrary Counsels and opposite sentiments among themselves.
A great instance of this method we read, 2 Sam. 17.1, 2, 3. Achitophel the great Oracle of his time, whose counsels was judged as infallible and sacred as those of God himself by Vrim and Thummim: This supperfine Politician gives Absalom the most shrewd advice that could be imagined,
A great instance of this method we read, 2 Sam. 17.1, 2, 3. Ahithophel the great Oracle of his time, whose Counsels was judged as infallible and sacred as those of God himself by Urim and Thummim: This supperfine Politician gives Absalom the most shrewd Advice that could be imagined,
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but it seems David had wisely laid in a prayer against this mans pernicious head piece, 2 Sam. 15. 32. One acquaints David that Achitophel was amongst the Conspirators and David said, O Lord, I beseech thee turn the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness. Certainly David never acted more politickly than in this thing, to oppose a weapon out of Gods own armory against the arrow which that great Statesman had borrowed out of the Devils quiver.
but it seems David had wisely laid in a prayer against this men pernicious head piece, 2 Sam. 15. 32. One acquaints David that Ahithophel was among the Conspirators and David said, Oh Lord, I beseech thee turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. Certainly David never acted more politicly than in this thing, to oppose a weapon out of God's own armoury against the arrow which that great Statesman had borrowed out of the Devils quiver.
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and yet this sways the heads and hearts of the Divan, and they all cry out nemine contradicente, v. 14. The council of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Achitophel; strange infatuation! but the mystery lay here;
and yet this sways the Heads and hearts of the Divan, and they all cry out Nemine Contradicting, v. 14. The council of Hushai the Architect is better than the counsel of Ahithophel; strange infatuation! but the mystery lay Here;
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wicked and devilish it was, first formed in the head of the old serpent, if we consider the nature and the matter, with the horrid design of it to Assassinate the King;
wicked and devilish it was, First formed in the head of the old serpent, if we Consider the nature and the matter, with the horrid Design of it to Assassinate the King;
concluding that the Prince must certainly miscarry in all his undertakings, that could not distinguish between a piece of solid counsel and impertinency, so perish all thine enemies O Lord, Judg. 5.31. (3.) Wise and watchful providence has often discovered and defeated the strongest Conspiracies, the best laid designs, by weak and despicable means:
concluding that the Prince must Certainly miscarry in all his undertakings, that could not distinguish between a piece of solid counsel and impertinency, so perish all thine enemies Oh Lord, Judges 5.31. (3.) Wise and watchful providence has often discovered and defeated the Strongest Conspiracies, the best laid designs, by weak and despicable means:
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and a fair pretence set on foot to bring him down from the Castle to the Tribunal, from the secular to the spiritual cognizance. 2. These forty were persons of great wrath and little conscience, the fittest qualifications for Assassines that could be thought of in the world:
and a fair pretence Set on foot to bring him down from the Castle to the Tribunal, from the secular to the spiritual cognizance. 2. These forty were Persons of great wrath and little conscience, the Fittest qualifications for Assassins that could be Thought of in the world:
when malice burns hot, and poor conscience is almost extinguisht, such men will stick at nothing. 3. They were inflamed with a thirst for blood, which nothing could asswage but the life of Paul. He was a prisoner already, bound with chains under the custody of the Roman Governour, will not that satisfy malice? no! they must have blood;
when malice burns hight, and poor conscience is almost extinguished, such men will stick At nothing. 3. They were inflamed with a thirst for blood, which nothing could assuage but the life of Paul. He was a prisoner already, bound with chains under the custody of the Roman Governor, will not that satisfy malice? no! they must have blood;
how they should kill him perhaps it might not be agreed, and it may be they were of the mind of the great Tyrant, Quo modo pereat parum refert, modo pereat, Die he must, die he shall,
how they should kill him perhaps it might not be agreed, and it may be they were of the mind of the great Tyrant, Quo modo pereat Parum refert, modo pereat, Die he must, die he shall,
Secondly, this was a rare expedient to keep their courage and malice from cooling, and if perhaps they had once begun to cool, they had not recovered their spirits before they were stone cold:
Secondly, this was a rare expedient to keep their courage and malice from cooling, and if perhaps they had once begun to cool, they had not recovered their spirits before they were stone cold:
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It has ever been the glory of the Lord, to chuse the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, the weak things of the world to confound the mighty, I Cor: 1, 27. And the same choice God made in this case, v. 16. Paul's sisters son heard of their lying in wait,
It has ever been the glory of the Lord, to choose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, the weak things of the world to confound the mighty, I Cor: 1, 27. And the same choice God made in this case, v. 16. Paul's Sisters son herd of their lying in wait,
4. Wise and watchful providence had discovered and defeated the Conspiracies against Israel, by meer contingencies, such as have no visible connexion with,
4. Wise and watchful providence had discovered and defeated the Conspiracies against Israel, by mere contingencies, such as have no visible connexion with,
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And only to be reversed by the law of him that is the King of Kings. 2. The posts were sent forth with this decree, to prevent both flight and resistance by the poor people designed for the massacre. 3. It was dispatcht into a hundred twenty and seven provinces, wherever the Jews were dispersed;
And only to be reversed by the law of him that is the King of Kings. 2. The posts were sent forth with this Decree, to prevent both flight and resistance by the poor people designed for the massacre. 3. It was dispatched into a hundred twenty and seven Provinces, wherever the jews were dispersed;
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for into what room of the house can a man fly for safety, when the whole house is on fire all at once? 4. The decree was universal, to spare none, to destroy all, Both old and young, little children and women.
for into what room of the house can a man fly for safety, when the Whole house is on fire all At once? 4. The Decree was universal, to spare none, to destroy all, Both old and young, little children and women.
And left some seeds of humane pity, some reliques of commiseration might lye hid in the bosom of some few of those many millions, which might have given a more gentle consternation to the letter of the Decree,
And left Some seeds of humane pity, Some Relics of commiseration might lie hid in the bosom of Some few of those many millions, which might have given a more gentle consternation to the Letter of the decree,
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therefore 'tis expressly commanded, that without respect of age or sex, the whole people be assigned over to internecion. 5. The day is precisely set and fixt, the thirteenth day of the month Adar.
Therefore it's expressly commanded, that without respect of age or sex, the Whole people be assigned over to internecion. 5. The day is precisely Set and fixed, the thirteenth day of the Monn Adar.
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A watchful God who neither slumbers nor sleeps, would not suffer the King to slumber or sleep: but why that night? If the King had slept that night perhaps all the people of God had been in their dead sleep before a few nights more.
A watchful God who neither slumbers nor sleeps, would not suffer the King to slumber or sleep: but why that night? If the King had slept that night perhaps all the people of God had been in their dead sleep before a few nights more.
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and why the Book of the Chronicles? where are the Jesters, the Buffoons, the Scarramuccioes? will not these afford a more pleasing entertainment? no it must be a book, and no book but that!
and why the Book of the Chronicles? where Are the Jesters, the Buffoons, the Scarramuccioes? will not these afford a more pleasing entertainment? no it must be a book, and no book but that!
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The paragraph they pitch upon was a narrative how Bigthana and Tereth two of the Kings Chamberlains had conspired against the Kings life. Well, read on!
The paragraph they pitch upon was a narrative how Bigthana and Tereth two of the Kings Chamberlains had conspired against the Kings life. Well, read on!
but neglected Servant and Deliverer? What anxiety to consider, what a case are Kings in that cannot know whom to trust? What thoughts must rise in his heart,
but neglected Servant and Deliverer? What anxiety to Consider, what a case Are Kings in that cannot know whom to trust? What thoughts must rise in his heart,
how a King may discern disguised enemies from plain-dealing friends? In this hurry of meditation Providence directs him to inquire what reward had been given to honest Mordecai ? and when it was answered none!
how a King may discern disguised enemies from plain-dealing Friends? In this hurry of meditation Providence directs him to inquire what reward had been given to honest Mordecai? and when it was answered none!
he calls in waste for the next great Lord that was in waiting, commands him to give the highest mark of honour to the man, whom Haman had designed to hang upon the prepared gallows.
he calls in waste for the next great Lord that was in waiting, commands him to give the highest mark of honour to the man, whom Haman had designed to hang upon the prepared gallows.
(5.) Wise, and watchful Providence discovers, and thereby defeats the dark contrivances against his Israel by means as dark as the contrivances themselves;
(5.) Wise, and watchful Providence discovers, and thereby defeats the dark contrivances against his Israel by means as dark as the contrivances themselves;
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if there be an eye that can see into that darkness, an ear that can hear those soft whispers, into what corners must they creep that would escape information?
if there be an eye that can see into that darkness, an ear that can hear those soft whispers, into what corners must they creep that would escape information?
But it seems there is a bird of the air, something or other that has wings that is a spie upon the thoughts, not only upon the privacies of the Bed-chamber,
But it seems there is a bird of the air, something or other that has wings that is a spy upon the thoughts, not only upon the privacies of the Bedchamber,
1. Some think it may be a flying rumour, which is a secret condensed into a whisper, which runs from ear to ear, upon slender conjectures which will never amount to a proof;
1. some think it may be a flying rumour, which is a secret condensed into a whisper, which runs from ear to ear, upon slender Conjectures which will never amount to a proof;
and warn a Government to look well to it self, and set all engines at work to trace suspicions till they discover more and more of the designed mischief.
and warn a Government to look well to it self, and Set all Engines At work to trace suspicions till they discover more and more of the designed mischief.
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when they never destroyed his grain in the Fields, and always refresht him with their Mattins and pleasant Melody? he answers in great passion, These Rascals do nothing but upbraid me with the Murder of my Father:
when they never destroyed his grain in the Fields, and always refreshed him with their Matins and pleasant Melody? he answers in great passion, These Rascals do nothing but upbraid me with the Murder of my Father:
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4. But why may we not look higher to a Superior Region, where we shall meet with winged creatures of another feather? the Angels, who are described to us with wings swiftly flying to carry the Mandates of their,
4. But why may we not look higher to a Superior Region, where we shall meet with winged creatures of Another feather? the Angels, who Are described to us with wings swiftly flying to carry the Mandates of their,
and our great Lord, to execute his commissions, and sometimes to reveal the secret Will of God in those important cases, which God will have known, and cannot otherwise be known.
and our great Lord, to execute his commissions, and sometime to reveal the secret Will of God in those important cases, which God will have known, and cannot otherwise be known.
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III The proposed order now leads us to inquire, what a singular priviledge it is to Israel, to have a God whose Providence neither slumbers nor sleeps to undertake to keep her?
III The proposed order now leads us to inquire, what a singular privilege it is to Israel, to have a God whose Providence neither slumbers nor sleeps to undertake to keep her?
if we consider 1. Who this Israel is, whom God has undertaken to keep. 2. Who the enemies are that watch against her to destroy her. 3. Or what this Providence is which neither slumbers nor sleeps to keep her.
if we Consider 1. Who this Israel is, whom God has undertaken to keep. 2. Who the enemies Are that watch against her to destroy her. 3. Or what this Providence is which neither slumbers nor sleeps to keep her.
1. If we look upon this Israel, and what her worth and value is in her self, she seems a matter of so small importance, that it's a wonder God should judge her worth the keeping;
1. If we look upon this Israel, and what her worth and valve is in her self, she seems a matter of so small importance, that it's a wonder God should judge her worth the keeping;
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If we consider her number, Moses who had taken the Poll of them assures us, Deut. 7. 7. That the Lord did not set his Love upon them because they were more in number than any people,
If we Consider her number, Moses who had taken the Poll of them assures us, Deuteronomy 7. 7. That the Lord did not Set his Love upon them Because they were more in number than any people,
If we consider what figure they have made, what part they have born in the world, the Apostle has informed us, 1 Cor. 1. 26. That not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called.
If we Consider what figure they have made, what part they have born in the world, the Apostle has informed us, 1 Cor. 1. 26. That not many wise men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble Are called.
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'Tis a small thing to say, Isa. 43. 3. I am the Lord thy God, thy Saviour, the holy one of Israel, I gave Egypt for thy Ransom, Ethiopia and Sheba for thee ;
It's a small thing to say, Isaiah 43. 3. I am the Lord thy God, thy Saviour, the holy one of Israel, I gave Egypt for thy Ransom, Ethiopia and Sheba for thee;
but what is this temporal price to the invaluable one of Christs blood wherewith he has redeemed them, 1 Pet. 1. 18. Or if we look upon the almighty power which God in all ages has exerted, that wise conduct which God has even imployed in preserving them from utter ruine,
but what is this temporal price to the invaluable one of Christ blood wherewith he has redeemed them, 1 Pet. 1. 18. Or if we look upon the almighty power which God in all ages has exerted, that wise conduct which God has even employed in preserving them from utter ruin,
2. If we look upon this distressed Israel she has but few keepers, and if she had thousands, without the keeping of this wakeful and watchful God, all their keeping would be in vain.
2. If we look upon this distressed Israel she has but few keepers, and if she had thousands, without the keeping of this wakeful and watchful God, all their keeping would be in vain.
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To separate divine Providence from humane helps, is to destroy and annihilate those helps, Psal. 127.11. Except the Lord keep the City the Watchman waketh but in vain ;
To separate divine Providence from humane helps, is to destroy and annihilate those helps, Psalm 127.11. Except the Lord keep the city the Watchman waketh but in vain;
But if we have forgotten a salvation three years old, (as bad hearts have always bad memories) we cannot forget this last deliverance, 'tis recent and fresh upon our minds,
But if we have forgotten a salvation three Years old, (as bad hearts have always bad memories) we cannot forget this last deliverance, it's recent and fresh upon our minds,
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and the thunders of a summers War will not make us broad awake. Ps. 126.1. When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion, then were we like them that dream.
and the Thunders of a summer's War will not make us broad awake. Ps. 126.1. When the Lord turned again the Captivity of Zion, then were we like them that dream.
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when we had not perhaps courage to meet it, or faith to overcome it, so it reproaches out sloth and drouziness, that we are not awake to foresee dangers before they come,
when we had not perhaps courage to meet it, or faith to overcome it, so it Reproaches out sloth and drowsiness, that we Are not awake to foresee dangers before they come,
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It surprized me exceedingly to hear the amazement of Paris, before I could hear the rejoycings of London, and that some of the foreign Churches were ready to keep a day of Thanksgiving for us,
It surprised me exceedingly to hear the amazement of paris, before I could hear the rejoicings of London, and that Some of the foreign Churches were ready to keep a day of Thanksgiving for us,
And this gives us the first account of the greatness of this priviledge, taken from Israels unworthiness to be kept, the insignificancy of all other keepers;
And this gives us the First account of the greatness of this privilege, taken from Israel's unworthiness to be kept, the insignificancy of all other keepers;
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and the sleepiness of Israel to keep her self, which magnifies the savour of that God who has undertaken her preservation, who neither slumbers nor sleeps.
and the sleepiness of Israel to keep her self, which Magnifies the savour of that God who has undertaken her preservation, who neither slumbers nor sleeps.
This is the great argument St. Peter presses upon us all, 1 Pet. 5 9. To be sober and vigilant, because our adversary the devil as a roaring lion, goes up and down seeking whom he may devour ;
This is the great argument Saint Peter presses upon us all, 1 Pet. 5 9. To be Sobrium and vigilant, Because our adversary the Devil as a roaring Lion, Goes up and down seeking whom he may devour;
What need have we then of a God, whose eyes run to and fro thro the whole earth, to save us, 2 Chron. 16. 9. when this implacable enemy confesses that he travels to and fro in the earth to destroy us.
What need have we then of a God, whose eyes run to and from through the Whole earth, to save us, 2 Chronicles 16. 9. when this implacable enemy Confesses that he travels to and from in the earth to destroy us.
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What is true of this adversary, is proportionably true of all his emissaries and agents, their malice will not suffer them to sleep except they do mischief, and their sleep is taken away,
What is true of this adversary, is proportionably true of all his emissaries and agents, their malice will not suffer them to sleep except they do mischief, and their sleep is taken away,
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the beating of the brain is the heating of the brain, and hot brains and heads are never guilty of much rest, Psal. 64. 6. They search out iniquities, they accomplish a diligent search;
the beating of the brain is the heating of the brain, and hight brains and Heads Are never guilty of much rest, Psalm 64. 6. They search out iniquities, they accomplish a diligent search;
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as the Chymist watches his Laboratory, and curiously observes the minute, when his travel and patience are just ready to produce the precious Elixir: so do Israels enemies wait for that happy hour, that rich opportunity when their long contrived designs are ripe,
as the Chemist watches his Laboratory, and curiously observes the minute, when his travel and patience Are just ready to produce the precious Elixir: so do Israel's enemies wait for that happy hour, that rich opportunity when their long contrived designs Are ripe,
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And indeed both our folly and Gods wisdom give them many a flattering juncture, which flushes their hopes that their matters are sure, and not to be defeated.
And indeed both our folly and God's Wisdom give them many a flattering juncture, which flushes their hope's that their matters Are sure, and not to be defeated.
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I must now report this matter to every mans judgment, how invaluable must that priviledge be, to have a watchful God to keep Israel, when there are such watchful enemies to destroy her?
I must now report this matter to every men judgement, how invaluable must that privilege be, to have a watchful God to keep Israel, when there Are such watchful enemies to destroy her?
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He saw Absalom with his numerous Army matching against him; Achitophel amongst the Conspirators himself almost forsaken, and forced to fly for his life;
He saw Absalom with his numerous Army matching against him; Ahithophel among the Conspirators himself almost forsaken, and forced to fly for his life;
but against all his enemies, all his dangers, he had one thing to oppose, and that was the faithfulness, wisdom, care and goodness of the only one God;
but against all his enemies, all his dangers, he had one thing to oppose, and that was the faithfulness, Wisdom, care and Goodness of the only one God;
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And in this confidence he lay down and slept, may he awaked again for his God sustained him, v. 4. Now if we consider the circumstances that David was in,
And in this confidence he lay down and slept, may he awaked again for his God sustained him, v. 4. Now if we Consider the Circumstances that David was in,
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and for which this Psalm was calculated, viz. when he fled from Absalom his son, when Achitophel had given that pestilent counsel to surprize him by night, we may justly wonder that either he could lye down and sleep in the midst of those hurries and discomposing fears,
and for which this Psalm was calculated, viz. when he fled from Absalom his son, when Ahithophel had given that pestilent counsel to surprise him by night, we may justly wonder that either he could lie down and sleep in the midst of those hurries and discomposing fears,
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for the Angels were ascending to carry up his perillous case to God, and descending to bring down protections and safe conduct from the same God, Gen. 28. 11, 12, 13.
for the Angels were ascending to carry up his perilous case to God, and descending to bring down protections and safe conduct from the same God, Gen. 28. 11, 12, 13.
I cannot give you a better, than that commonly received, viz. Providence is Gods most holy most wise, most powerful ordering and governing, all his Creatures and all their Actions.
I cannot give you a better, than that commonly received, viz. Providence is God's most holy most wise, most powerful ordering and governing, all his Creatures and all their Actions.
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the Prophet Jeremy expostulates with God about it, Jer. 12. 1. Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? But yet he confesses himself unmeet to plead with God about this matter, till he had first recogniz'd Gods holiness in it,
the Prophet Jeremiah expostulates with God about it, Jer. 12. 1. Wherefore does the Way of the wicked prosper? Wherefore Are all they happy that deal very treacherously? But yet he Confesses himself unmeet to plead with God about this matter, till he had First recognized God's holiness in it,
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v. 4. For I was envious at the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked, &c. And the temptation rose so high, that he was ready to conclude, v. 14. I have cleansed my heart in vain,
v. 4. For I was envious At the foolish when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked, etc. And the temptation rose so high, that he was ready to conclude, v. 14. I have cleansed my heart in vain,
or advise with the Priests, but when he came then he was abundantly satisfied, and begins his Psalm, v. 1. with this Recognition, Truly God is good to Israel,
or Advice with the Priests, but when he Come then he was abundantly satisfied, and begins his Psalm, v. 1. with this Recognition, Truly God is good to Israel,
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even to them that are of a clean heart. 2. 'Tis a most wise Providence: Especially in the case before us, he makes his greatest enemies to serve his friends,
even to them that Are of a clean heart. 2. It's a most wise Providence: Especially in the case before us, he makes his greatest enemies to serve his Friends,
how he over rules the opposition of irreconcileable interests to contribute to a general Peace; this was the admiration of holy David, Psal. 104.24. O how wonderful are thy works, in wisdom hast thou made them all!
how he over rules the opposition of Irreconcilable interests to contribute to a general Peace; this was the admiration of holy David, Psalm 104.24. Oh how wondered Are thy works, in Wisdom hast thou made them all!
they plotted against the life of our King, wise Providence took the hint, and has declared him both Lawful and Rightful King. 'Tis a most powerful Providence.
they plotted against the life of our King, wise Providence took the hint, and has declared him both Lawful and Rightful King. It's a most powerful Providence.
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nothing so mean, so weak, as to be below his care, Luke 1. 50. He hath shewed strength with his arm, he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts;
nothing so mean, so weak, as to be below his care, Lycia 1. 50. He hath showed strength with his arm, he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts;
Let us now gather up these particulars, and they will give us a demonstration of the greatness of the privilege, that Israel has a most holy, most wise,
Let us now gather up these particulars, and they will give us a demonstration of the greatness of the privilege, that Israel has a most holy, most wise,
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so faithful to, and careful of the works of his hands is the great Creator, Psal. 147.9. He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry:
so faithful to, and careful of the works of his hands is the great Creator, Psalm 147.9. He gives to the beast his food, and to the young Ravens which cry:
not only caring for the works of his hands in the gross and lump, but extending its regards to the motions, actions and concerns that seem most inconsiderable;
not only caring for the works of his hands in the gross and lump, but extending its regards to the motions, actions and concerns that seem most inconsiderable;
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whether to seek its food, or divert it self, yet even these come under the notice of providence, Math. 10. 29, 30. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing ? A small creature a small price;
whither to seek its food, or divert it self, yet even these come under the notice of providence, Math. 10. 29, 30. are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? A small creature a small price;
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And one of them (whose price can be but half a farthing) shall not fall on the ground (an inconsiderable action of an inconsiderable creature) without your father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbred.
And one of them (whose price can be but half a farthing) shall not fallen on the ground (an inconsiderable actium of an inconsiderable creature) without your father. But the very hairs of your head Are all numbered.
and let this consideration lead our thoughts from admiration of, to dependance on that providence, which if it cares for the hair, will not fail to secure the head.
and let this consideration led our thoughts from admiration of, to dependence on that providence, which if it Cares for the hair, will not fail to secure the head.
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As his Relation is nearer, so his Love is dearer, and his care greater for Israel. Psal. 148.14. The Children of Israel a people near unto him. And as nearer so dearer.
As his Relation is nearer, so his Love is Dearer, and his care greater for Israel. Psalm 148.14. The Children of Israel a people near unto him. And as nearer so Dearer.
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so are his Dispensations, Psal. 147.20, he hath not dealt so with any nation. If then this Providence which watches over Israel, he most holy, most wise, most powerful;
so Are his Dispensations, Psalm 147.20, he hath not dealt so with any Nation. If then this Providence which watches over Israel, he most holy, most wise, most powerful;
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if it be grounded upon special and covenant relations, if it exerts its self in distinguishing Favours, Provisions, Protections, Preservations, The Priviledge must be unspeakably, unconceiveably great, That this God who keepth, and has undertaken for ever to keep his Israel, doth not, shall not, cannot either slumber of sleep.
if it be grounded upon special and Covenant relations, if it exerts its self in distinguishing Favours, Provisions, Protections, Preservations, The Privilege must be unspeakably, unconceivably great, That this God who Keepeth, and has undertaken for ever to keep his Israel, does not, shall not, cannot either slumber of sleep.
§. 1. Doth the watchful providence of God undertake to keep Israel, it will concern us to examine whether we be in that happy number that can lay a humble claim to this promise:
§. 1. Does the watchful providence of God undertake to keep Israel, it will concern us to examine whither we be in that happy number that can lay a humble claim to this promise:
1. Let us make it out that we are a Praying People. 'Twas this that procured Jacob the Name of Israel, 32. Gen. 28. That as a Prince he had power with God and had prevailed :
1. Let us make it out that we Are a Praying People. 'Twas this that procured Jacob the Name of Israel, 32. Gen. 28. That as a Prince he had power with God and had prevailed:
Its the cheapest thing in the world to say over a Prayer, the hardest thing in the world to pray so that we may have power with God, and prevail for a Blessing.
Its the cheapest thing in the world to say over a Prayer, the Hardest thing in the world to pray so that we may have power with God, and prevail for a Blessing.
I hope we have not forgot, that the Providence of God which is wise and powerful in delivering, is holy also in the manner of his deliverance, he will be sanctified in us that he may be glorified in saving of us.
I hope we have not forgotten, that the Providence of God which is wise and powerful in delivering, is holy also in the manner of his deliverance, he will be sanctified in us that he may be glorified in Saving of us.
As the Lords of the Philistims dealt with Delilah, Judg. 16. 5. To entice Sampson, and see wherein his great strength lay, that they might prevail against him, and bind him.
As the lords of the philistines dealt with Delilah, Judges 16. 5. To entice Sampson, and see wherein his great strength lay, that they might prevail against him, and bind him.
2. Let us examine whether we are a people faithful to God and Christ, in keeping those precious things that are committed to our keeping, that so we may be confident that he will keep what we have committed to him: So did Israel ;
2. Let us examine whither we Are a people faithful to God and christ, in keeping those precious things that Are committed to our keeping, that so we may be confident that he will keep what we have committed to him: So did Israel;
'Tis an amazing thing that we read of Jehoshaphat. 2 Chr. 17. 12. That he waxed great exceedingly, and he built in Judah Castles and Cities of store. v. 13. And the men of War, mighty men of Valour were in Jerusalem, v. 14. Under Adnah General of Judah three hundred thousand. v. 15. Under Jehohanan the Captain, two hundred and fourscore thousand. v. 16. UnSTARTITALICS Amasiah two hundred thousand mighty men of valour. v. 17. And of Benjamin under Eliada a mighty man of valour, to hundred thousand armed men with bowe,
It's an amazing thing that we read of Jehoshaphat. 2 Christ 17. 12. That he waxed great exceedingly, and he built in Judah Castles and Cities of store. v. 13. And the men of War, mighty men of Valour were in Jerusalem, v. 14. Under Adnah General of Judah three hundred thousand. v. 15. Under Jehohanan the Captain, two hundred and fourscore thousand. v. 16. UnSTARTITALICS Amasiah two hundred thousand mighty men of valour. v. 17. And of Benjamin under Eliada a mighty man of valour, to hundred thousand armed men with bow,
and shield. v. 18. And under Jehoshabad, and hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the War. Now if we cast up the total sum of these particulars, it arises to Eleven Hundred,
and shield. v. 18. And under Jehoshabad, and hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the War. Now if we cast up the total sum of these particulars, it arises to Eleven Hundred,
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That seeing its most certain the watchful Providence has undertaken to keep his Israel, we should make it as certain that we are in the blessed number to whom the Promise is made,
That seeing its most certain the watchful Providence has undertaken to keep his Israel, we should make it as certain that we Are in the blessed number to whom the Promise is made,
That seeing this Precious Promise of Protection is made to Israel. It will be the Interest of the •tate to be very kind to and Tendor of Christ's Church. These Promises appertain directly,
That seeing this Precious Promise of Protection is made to Israel. It will be the Interest of the •tate to be very kind to and Tendor of Christ's Church. These Promises appertain directly,
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and immediately to Israel, but the cruel Powers may shroud themselves under it, if they please to espouse the Cause of Christ, and engage for his Interest:
and immediately to Israel, but the cruel Powers may shroud themselves under it, if they please to espouse the Cause of christ, and engage for his Interest:
The Commonwealth of Israel was of the same demensions with the Church of Israel, I mean as it was visibly united in the same Temple, Sacrifices, under the same King, High-priest, and form of Government:
The Commonwealth of Israel was of the same dimensions with the Church of Israel, I mean as it was visibly united in the same Temple, Sacrifices, under the same King, High priest, and from of Government:
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and it lies in this to engage the Protection of Christ, to shelter themselves under that glorious Promise made to Israel, that her God will neither slumber nor sleep.
and it lies in this to engage the Protection of christ, to shelter themselves under that glorious Promise made to Israel, that her God will neither slumber nor sleep.
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§. 3. A third way of Improving this Truth is, by way of Caution, and fair warning to Israel, That she abuse not this exceeding great and precious Promise of Protection by withdrawing her obedience from God:
§. 3. A third Way of Improving this Truth is, by Way of Caution, and fair warning to Israel, That she abuse not this exceeding great and precious Promise of Protection by withdrawing her Obedience from God:
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If we forsake him, and deal deceitfully in his Covenant, he can throw us up to the wide world, disdain to give us special Protection, cast us from under his Wing,
If we forsake him, and deal deceitfully in his Covenant, he can throw us up to the wide world, disdain to give us special Protection, cast us from under his Wing,
v. 14. What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it ? What could be more done in a way of outward means than I have done for them? And what could they have done more against me? And because they durst not Traverse the Indictement, God proceeds immediately to sentence.
v. 14. What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it? What could be more done in a Way of outward means than I have done for them? And what could they have done more against me? And Because they durst not Traverse the Indictment, God proceeds immediately to sentence.
We may and ought farther to make this improvement of the Point to be deeply humbled before the Lord, that our great provocations, our unanswerable returns have at day Time caused him to carry himself towards us, in his Providence,
We may and ought farther to make this improvement of the Point to be deeply humbled before the Lord, that our great provocations, our unanswerable returns have At day Time caused him to carry himself towards us, in his Providence,
1. Therefore God is said to sleep, when his enemies rage, and roar against him, and he does not vindicate his Honour by silencing their blasphemous Mouths with a Thunderbolt. Psal. 74.4. Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy Congregations, they set up their Banners for signs : They triumph in their victories;
1. Therefore God is said to sleep, when his enemies rage, and roar against him, and he does not vindicate his Honour by silencing their blasphemous Mouths with a Thunderbolt. Psalm 74.4. Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy Congregations, they Set up their Banners for Signs: They triumph in their victories;
v. 18. Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, That the foolish people hath blasphemed thy name. v. 22. Arise O God! Plead thine own Cause;
v. 18. remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, Oh Lord, That the foolish people hath blasphemed thy name. v. 22. Arise Oh God! Plead thine own Cause;
Remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily; forget not the voice of thine enemies; the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.
remember how the foolish man Reproacheth thee daily; forget not the voice of thine enemies; the tumult of those that rise up against thee increases continually.
They run and prepare themselves without my fault; awake to help me, and behold: And thus the Psalmist represents the matter, in Psal. 78.65. He gave his people over unto the Sword:
They run and prepare themselves without my fault; awake to help me, and behold: And thus the Psalmist represents the matter, in Psalm 78.65. He gave his people over unto the Sword:
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When Omnipotency saves not, when Omniscience sees not, when Infinite Bowels, pitty not, yearn not, there must be a diligent scrutiny made into the reasons of such a dispensation:
When Omnipotency saves not, when Omniscience sees not, when Infinite Bowels, pity not, yearn not, there must be a diligent scrutiny made into the Reasons of such a Dispensation:
And yet this may be the case with a lazy lukewarm, fencal people. Psal. 80.4. O Lord God of hosts, how long will we be angry against the prayer of thy people? A sleepy prayer makes a sleeping God.
And yet this may be the case with a lazy lukewarm, fencal people. Psalm 80.4. Oh Lord God of hosts, how long will we be angry against the prayer of thy people? A sleepy prayer makes a sleeping God.
Is it true, that watchful providence is engaged, and has undertaken to keep his Israel, let's now see this Scripture, this promise fullfilled in our eyes:
Is it true, that watchful providence is engaged, and has undertaken to keep his Israel, let's now see this Scripture, this promise Fulfilled in our eyes:
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and then come, and see the works of the Lord, say with the Psalmist. Psal. 86.8. Among the Gods there is none like unto the O Lord, neither are there any works like thy works!
and then come, and see the works of the Lord, say with the Psalmist. Psalm 86.8. Among the God's there is none like unto the Oh Lord, neither Are there any works like thy works!
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We are forced to acknowledge we have been wonderfully delivered, but who acknowledges that it was the watchful eye of Providence which neither slumbers nor sleeps, that is the glorious Author of this deliverance.
We Are forced to acknowledge we have been wonderfully Delivered, but who acknowledges that it was the watchful eye of Providence which neither slumbers nor sleeps, that is the glorious Author of this deliverance.
As the Stories goes of a Gentleman, who being drunk, and in a dark night riding over a narrow Foot-plank at that time laid over a deep and rapid River;
As the Stories Goes of a Gentleman, who being drunk, and in a dark night riding over a narrow Foot-plank At that time laid over a deep and rapid River;
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And first, I am amazed and confounded, where the Devil could pick up, rake and scrape togather such a number of bloody instruments that should engage in such a vilanous design.
And First, I am amazed and confounded, where the devil could pick up, rake and scrape together such a number of bloody Instruments that should engage in such a villaInous Design.
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and Savage Cruelty, that the Tartars and Caniballs should be out done in bloodthirstiness, where though the one drink the blood of his Horse, the other eats the flesh of his captived Enemies,
and Savage Cruelty, that the Tartars and Cannibals should be out done in bloodthirstiness, where though the one drink the blood of his Horse, the other eats the Flesh of his captived Enemies,
And that there should be any such Vipers bred in our own bowels that would tear their way through the womb of their native Country, to some slender pretentions of their own;
And that there should be any such Vipers bred in our own bowels that would tear their Way through the womb of their native Country, to Some slender pretentions of their own;
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But thirdly, it encreases wonder that any of this Conspiracy should call themselves Protestants, when they were pursuing a design that would have rooted out the Name and thought of their Religion, out of the Land,
But Thirdly, it increases wonder that any of this conspiracy should call themselves Protestants, when they were pursuing a Design that would have rooted out the Name and Thought of their Religion, out of the Land,
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This one Consideration would justifie the highest passion against, and hottest detestation of their Villanies, who to all their malice and rage have added that of folly, contradiction and inconsistancy.
This one Consideration would justify the highest passion against, and hottest detestation of their Villainies, who to all their malice and rage have added that of folly, contradiction and inconsistency.
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Fourthly, That they should single out for the Object of their Fury, a Prince whose Royal Clemency might have well thawed their hearts into some relentings;
Fourthly, That they should single out for the Object of their Fury, a Prince whose Royal Clemency might have well thawed their hearts into Some relentings;
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Where are now our old Abhorrors? That generation of men, who caused Addresses? against Petitions for the setting of Parliaments? What proper imployments have they now for their Tallent of Abhorrences;
Where Are now our old Abhorrors? That generation of men, who caused Addresses? against Petitions for the setting of Parliaments? What proper employments have they now for their Talent of Abhorrences;
here is that would surmount the indignation, and detestation of the most Phlegmatick Complexion, That men, that Englishmen, that Christians, that Protestants should plot against the Life of a Prince a Protestant Prince, whose Valour abroad,
Here is that would surmount the Indignation, and detestation of the most Phlegmatic Complexion, That men, that Englishmen, that Christians, that Protestants should plot against the Life of a Prince a Protestant Prince, whose Valour abroad,
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Fifthly, What may yet agravate the guilt of these Conspirators, and raise our amazement is that there should be found any among the Clergy to abet these ' horrid Impieties.
Fifthly, What may yet aggravate the guilt of these Conspirators, and raise our amazement is that there should be found any among the Clergy to abet these ' horrid Impieties.
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That a Priest should be found amongst us, that could satisfie the Conscience that there was no sin, that there was clear day, that there was merit, that there was supererogation, that there were not only Crowns of Reward,
That a Priest should be found among us, that could satisfy the Conscience that there was no since, that there was clear day, that there was merit, that there was supererogation, that there were not only Crowns of Reward,
That should dare to Authorize both secret Treason, and open Rebellion, by giving Absolution in Articulo Mortis, before the world, in the place and moment of Execution, to convert Traitors into Martyrs;
That should Dare to Authorise both secret Treason, and open Rebellion, by giving Absolution in Articulo Mortis, before the world, in the place and moment of Execution, to convert Traitors into Martyrs;
Sixthly, That which creates a passion mixt of Horror, and Abhorrence, is to conceive, (what yet no imagination can read) the bloody Consequences of this designed Assassination,
Sixthly, That which creates a passion mixed of Horror, and Abhorrence, is to conceive, (what yet no imagination can read) the bloody Consequences of this designed Assassination,
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if the ever watchful, and ever gracious Providence of the most Soveraign God had not prevented, what Blood-shed? what Plundering? what Burnings? what Desolations of all kinds had followed this fatal stroke? we cannot raise our thoughts to that hight, to take just measures of our misery.
if the ever watchful, and ever gracious Providence of the most Sovereign God had not prevented, what Bloodshed? what Plundering? what Burnings? what Desolations of all Kinds had followed this fatal stroke? we cannot raise our thoughts to that hight, to take just measures of our misery.
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But all the Ideas we can form to, our selves are far short of that hedious face of Ruine, which this effected villany would have presented to our eyes:
But all the Ideas we can from to, our selves Are Far short of that hedious face of Ruin, which this effected villainy would have presented to our eyes:
what is there, whatever was there in the world that may serve to impour fancies, to help imagination, to give us a full prospect of this Tragical Scence of Misery? It would have let in upon us, an Enemy, Cruel, and Bloody; Haughty, and Insolent;
what is there, whatever was there in the world that may serve to impour fancies, to help imagination, to give us a full prospect of this Tragical Scence of Misery? It would have let in upon us, an Enemy, Cruel, and Bloody; Haughty, and Insolent;
It gives me no small concern that one of the Conspirators upon his Trial should plead that the Delators could be no good Evidence because they were participes Criminis: Accomplices with himself in the Design: Why!
It gives me no small concern that one of the Conspirators upon his Trial should plead that the Delators could be no good Evidence Because they were participes Criminis: Accomplices with himself in the Design: Why!
As if a generous Papist were not a credible Evidence against a Traiterous Protestant? Let these pretended Protestants blush that a Papist whose Religious Interest might lead him to Conspire our Ruin, should become our Instrument, to preserve us:
As if a generous Papist were not a credible Evidence against a Traitorous Protestant? Let these pretended Protestants blush that a Papist whose Religious Interest might led him to Conspire our Ruin, should become our Instrument, to preserve us:
and Fears, and these crawled about in murmurings and repinings at many things, at every thing, all which were fomented by our Enemies, to make us susceptible of their impressions, and desire of a change;
and Fears, and these crawled about in murmurings and repinings At many things, At every thing, all which were fomented by our Enemies, to make us susceptible of their impressions, and desire of a change;
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and a calm Serene Temper succeeds in the place, while the people are taken up with the satisfaction of the King's preservation, and the Enemies Dissappointment.
and a Cam Serene Temper succeeds in the place, while the people Are taken up with the satisfaction of the King's preservation, and the Enemies Disappointment.
Merciful Providence has sometimes put into our hands a junsture wherein our breaches might have been easily healed, our gaping wounds closed, all Pretensions,
Merciful Providence has sometime put into our hands a junsture wherein our Breaches might have been Easily healed, our gaping wounds closed, all Pretensions,
O may we never fall under that Curse, Now they are hid from your eyes? The minds of all men, of any tollerable temper, seem inclineable to a Coalition;
Oh may we never fallen under that Curse, Now they Are hid from your eyes? The minds of all men, of any tolerable temper, seem inclinable to a Coalition;
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4. That which renders our Deliverance more sweetly admirable, is that it came in the very nick of time, which might render it more dear and preious when the Conspirators design was just come to the birth, there was no strength to bring forth Miserecordia Domini inter Pontem & fantem, as Austin expresses it.
4. That which renders our Deliverance more sweetly admirable, is that it Come in the very neck of time, which might render it more dear and preious when the Conspirators Design was just come to the birth, there was no strength to bring forth Miserecordia Domini inter Pontem & fantem, as Austin Expresses it.
because he came from so great a Prince, call him an Embassador, who demanded Audience of a certain Queen, informed her that now the Prince of Orange was dead,
Because he Come from so great a Prince, call him an Ambassador, who demanded Audience of a certain Queen, informed her that now the Prince of Orange was dead,
and what Bonefires, and ringing of Bells (if they have any) what drinking of Heats, what Triumphs followed these tidings, when the News came the King William was upon the Throne still;
and what Bonfires, and ringing of Bells' (if they have any) what drinking of Heats, what Triumphos followed these tidings, when the News Come the King William was upon the Throne still;
though by Miracles of Mercy, we have been delivered from its James. Being therefore delivered out-of the Mouth of this Lion, out of Teeth of this Beast, lets own our selves monuments of great mercy,
though by Miracles of Mercy, we have been Delivered from its James. Being Therefore Delivered out-of the Mouth of this lion, out of Teeth of this Beast, lets own our selves monuments of great mercy,
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and Love, with the notes of praise, singing its Almighty Deliverer, for the Snare did not fail, did not miss to catch us, only a gracious and powerfull hand of providence, broke the Snare and we are delivered.
and Love, with the notes of praise, singing its Almighty Deliverer, for the Snare did not fail, did not miss to catch us, only a gracious and powerful hand of providence, broke the Snare and we Are Delivered.
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