A sermon preached at White-Hall before the King and Queen on the 29th of April, 1691, being the fast-day by the Right Reverend Father in God, Gilbert Lord Bishop of Sarum.
he was raised to be the People's Favourite, as well as the King's Son-in-law: He had a secret Intail of the Crown setled on him by a Divine Appointment;
he was raised to be the People's Favourite, as well as the King's Son-in-law: He had a secret Intail of the Crown settled on him by a Divine Appointment;
who when they found themselves in grea• distress, were sometimes talking of Stoning him ▪ Only the Great and Generous Ionathan, who of all others was the most concerned to have destroyed him, gave upon this occasion, the perfectest Pattern of Heroick Friendship,
who when they found themselves in grea• distress, were sometime talking of Stoning him ▪ Only the Great and Generous Ionathan, who of all Others was the most concerned to have destroyed him, gave upon this occasion, the perfectest Pattern of Heroic Friendship,
They were also liberal in their discourses, they thought their lips were their own, and they said, Who is lord over us? For tho their persons might be under his Authority, they resolved their Tongues should be under no restraint:
They were also liberal in their discourses, they Thought their lips were their own, and they said, Who is lord over us? For though their Persons might be under his authority, they resolved their Tongues should be under no restraint:
But the poor, while thus oppressed, sighed and cried to God, who as David believed, would at last arise, and set them at safety from 〈 ◊ 〉 that puffed at them;
But the poor, while thus oppressed, sighed and cried to God, who as David believed, would At last arise, and Set them At safety from 〈 ◊ 〉 that puffed At them;
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he was persuaded he should not only be preserved from that generation of his enemies, but that his Posterity should be preserved for ever. This he concludes with a dark Phrase, The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men reexalted;
he was persuaded he should not only be preserved from that generation of his enemies, but that his Posterity should be preserved for ever. This he concludes with a dark Phrase, The wicked walk on every side, when the Vilest men reexalted;
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which is capable of this sense, That when David and his Followers, who were then under much scorn, should be exalted, according to the Promi• that God had made, this should so confound t•• wicked, that had both despis'd them and their hope that they should be struck with admiration and gi•diness upon it,
which is capable of this sense, That when David and his Followers, who were then under much scorn, should be exalted, according to the Promi• that God had made, this should so confound t•• wicked, that had both despised them and their hope that they should be struck with admiration and gi•diness upon it,
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I now come to consider more closely my Tex• which is a Prayer of David 's to God for Help, on th• ground, That there was little or no Religion or •••nesty left among men;
I now come to Consider more closely my Tex• which is a Prayer of David is to God for Help, on th• ground, That there was little or no Religion or •••nesty left among men;
To return to the two Characters of Men in my Text. The word rendred Godly, in its strict signification imports a benign, gentle, and good-natured man;
To return to the two Characters of Men in my Text. The word rendered Godly, in its strict signification imports a benign, gentle, and good-natured man;
but this has such a relation to Religion, and is such a disposition to it, that among the Iews this word was in common use extended to a man that was exact to all the duties of Religion,
but this has such a Relation to Religion, and is such a disposition to it, that among the Iews this word was in Common use extended to a man that was exact to all the duties of Religion,
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and argue closely for it, and that can make both himself and others very angry about it, which is the true name for the greatest part of that which the world calls Zeal. In a word;
and argue closely for it, and that can make both himself and Others very angry about it, which is the true name for the greatest part of that which the world calls Zeal. In a word;
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and yet never deserve the Character of a Godly man. He that is truly the Godly man, is he that has an inward sense of a Supreme Power that is over him, that made and governs the world, and all things in it;
and yet never deserve the Character of a Godly man. He that is truly the Godly man, is he that has an inward sense of a Supreme Power that is over him, that made and governs the world, and all things in it;
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A Godly man is he on whose mind the sense of these things has so deeply seized, that he studies, above all things, to resemble that Being as much as he can,
A Godly man is he on whose mind the sense of these things has so deeply seized, that he studies, above all things, to resemble that Being as much as he can,
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A Godly man is he that does so firmly believe, that God by his Providence warches over all things, that he does in all his ways resign himself up to his Will,
A Godly man is he that does so firmly believe, that God by his Providence warches over all things, that he does in all his ways resign himself up to his Will,
And to advance this Character to the next Branch of it, A Godly man is certainly a Faithful man; for he that has a true sense of Religion in him, knows that God is true, and that in him there is no Lye nor Deceit;
And to advance this Character to the next Branch of it, A Godly man is Certainly a Faithful man; for he that has a true sense of Religion in him, knows that God is true, and that in him there is no Lie nor Deceit;
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His belief of the Eye of God that sees through him, to which all things are naked and opened, and that will bring every secret thing to Judgment, obliges him to a severity in the matters of Truth, that will shut out not only plain downright Lying and Falshood,
His belief of the Eye of God that sees through him, to which all things Are naked and opened, and that will bring every secret thing to Judgement, obliges him to a severity in the matters of Truth, that will shut out not only plain downright Lying and Falsehood,
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but that will raise him above all little and disingenuous arts and practices, to such a pitch of Candor and Sincerity, that every man who has any concerns with him, will soon see what he is to trust to, or to depend on.
but that will raise him above all little and disingenuous arts and practices, to such a pitch of Candor and Sincerity, that every man who has any concerns with him, will soon see what he is to trust to, or to depend on.
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for maintaining the Commerce and Confidence of Mankind, will upon other Principles besides those that arise out of Religion, soon see the beauty of Truth,
for maintaining the Commerce and Confidence of Mankind, will upon other Principles beside those that arise out of Religion, soon see the beauty of Truth,
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yet all these are but seeble Ties, in comparison with those that arise out of true Religion, which has a deeper and more certain operation for the belief of the Allseeing Eye of God,
yet all these Are but feeble Ties, in comparison with those that arise out of true Religion, which has a Deeper and more certain operation for the belief of the All-seeing Eye of God,
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but when he thinks Art and Management a little necessary, and that he can avoid a discovery, he will dispense with all Obligations, and allow himself great Liberties.
but when he thinks Art and Management a little necessary, and that he can avoid a discovery, he will dispense with all Obligations, and allow himself great Liberties.
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They see in him a foundation of Confidence, and they look for every thing that is good from him When it goeth well with the Righteous, the City rejoiceth; as well as when the Wicked perish there is shouting.
They see in him a Foundation of Confidence, and they look for every thing that is good from him When it Goes well with the Righteous, the city rejoices; as well as when the Wicked perish there is shouting.
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Set in the same light with this, the best drawn Pictures of Hero's and Conquerors that are void of Religion and Vertue, who are the Plagues and Scourges of Mankind,
Set in the same Light with this, the best drawn Pictures of Hero's and Conquerors that Are void of Religion and Virtue, who Are the Plagues and Scourges of Mankind,
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It is some comfort, to hope that even in a general Corruption, there are some Men in corners that have have kept their garments clean, and that stand in the Breach,
It is Some Comfort, to hope that even in a general Corruption, there Are Some Men in corners that have have kept their garments clean, and that stand in the Breach,
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for after God is represented as thus surveying that Nation, the account of the Enquiry is, They are all gone aside, they are altogether become filthy, there is none that doth good, no not one.
for After God is represented as thus surveying that nation, the account of the Enquiry is, They Are all gone aside, they Are altogether become filthy, there is none that does good, no not one.
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That Nation was God's chosen People, upon whom he had bestowed many signal Blessings; They were the only Nation, then in the World, that was in Covenant with God;
That nation was God's chosen People, upon whom he had bestowed many signal Blessings; They were the only nation, then in the World, that was in Covenant with God;
and very lately God had delivered them out of the hands of the Philistines, and had by a happy and well directed cast of a Sling, delivered them from the terrour of a mighty Champion, that according to the way of War in those times, was to be first fought with, that defied the Armies of Israel; and was so formidable, that no man could be found that was thought an equal Match to him, till the Pen-man of this Psalm, being animated and assisted by God, did both undertake and succeed in it.
and very lately God had Delivered them out of the hands of the philistines, and had by a happy and well directed cast of a Sling, Delivered them from the terror of a mighty Champion, that according to the Way of War in those times, was to be First fought with, that defied the Armies of Israel; and was so formidable, that no man could be found that was Thought an equal Match to him, till the Penman of this Psalm, being animated and assisted by God, did both undertake and succeed in it.
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Next Ionathan, in the Eye of the People, tho before him in the Divine Designation, was David, in whom there appeared even then the most Heroical Piety, and the most shining Vertues:
Next Ionathan, in the Eye of the People, though before him in the Divine Designation, was David, in whom there appeared even then the most Heroical Piety, and the most shining Virtues:
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in which the flights of raised Thoughts, and the tenderness of melting Devotions, have made a mixture, that has been the constantest and the pleasantest Entertainment of the Pious in all Ages.
in which the flights of raised Thoughts, and the tenderness of melting Devotions, have made a mixture, that has been the constantest and the Pleasantest Entertainment of the Pious in all Ages.
where are the Godly and the Faithful Men? are they all gone into the Generations of their Fathers? or are they as invisible as the Seven thousand men were in Elijah 's time;
where Are the Godly and the Faithful Men? Are they all gone into the Generations of their Father's? or Are they as invisible as the Seven thousand men were in Elijah is time;
who tho they had not bowed their Knee to Baal, yet were so hid, and so little known, that even the Prophet thought he was the only Man that was left that had not defiled himself with that Idolatry? Are we without a Remnant? Are there not Ten Righteous Men left,
who though they had not bowed their Knee to Baal, yet were so hid, and so little known, that even the Prophet Thought he was the only Man that was left that had not defiled himself with that Idolatry? are we without a Remnant? are there not Ten Righteous Men left,
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for whose sake God may be moved to spare and deliver us? Is there not a Man among us according to Ieremy 's Words? Are all gone aside? Is there none that doth good, no not one? Where is the Piety and Devotion, the Zeal for Religion,
for whose sake God may be moved to spare and deliver us? Is there not a Man among us according to Ieremy is Words? are all gone aside? Is there none that does good, no not one? Where is the Piety and Devotion, the Zeal for Religion,
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and the Holiness becoming it, that was was once the Strength, as well as the Glory of this Nation? Where is the Truth and Honesty, the common Morality and Probity that must be the Strength of every Nation? Have these things all left us? and have we only a Name, that we live,
and the Holiness becoming it, that was was once the Strength, as well as the Glory of this nation? Where is the Truth and Honesty, the Common Morality and Probity that must be the Strength of every nation? Have these things all left us? and have we only a Name, that we live,
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but are any of us looking inward, and saying within our selves, What have we done? are we those that have troubled our Israel? It is a very easie Thought, which will give us no Pain at all, to accuse the Sins of the Nation in general,
but Are any of us looking inward, and saying within our selves, What have we done? Are we those that have troubled our Israel? It is a very easy Thought, which will give us no Pain At all, to accuse the Sins of the nation in general,
Whether are we of the small and despised number of those that are truly Godly and Faithful or not? Have we a Sense of God dwelling much upon our Hearts? Is his Fear much before our Eyes? Does this Principle make us do or forbear many things, that we would not do or forbear without it? Do we accustom our selves often to reflect on the Works and Ways of God? Do we acknowledge his Providence, depend upon it,
Whither Are we of the small and despised number of those that Are truly Godly and Faithful or not? Have we a Sense of God Dwelling much upon our Hearts? Is his fear much before our Eyes? Does this Principle make us doe or forbear many things, that we would not do or forbear without it? Do we accustom our selves often to reflect on the Works and Ways of God? Do we acknowledge his Providence, depend upon it,
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and that he will call us to give an Account of it at the last Day? Do we often pour out our Souls before him in earnest Prayer? Are we so sensible of our Frailty and Misery, that we cry mightily to God for Mercy and Grace? Do we often Implore the Assistances of his Holy Spirit,
and that he will call us to give an Account of it At the last Day? Do we often pour out our Souls before him in earnest Prayer? are we so sensible of our Frailty and Misery, that we cry mightily to God for Mercy and Grace? Do we often Implore the Assistances of his Holy Spirit,
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and more particularly for the Church and Nation to which we do belong? Do we in our secret Addresses to the Throne of Grace, make mention of those whom God in his merciful Providence has set over us? Do we implore a Blessing upon their Persons and Government, upon their Counsels and Undertakings? Do we upon these Solemn Days join our Secret Devotions with the Publick Offices? and are we seriously affected with the State and the Dangers of our Religion? Do we rejoice in the Publick Acts of Religious Worship? Do we assist in them with our Hearts,
and more particularly for the Church and nation to which we do belong? Do we in our secret Addresses to the Throne of Grace, make mention of those whom God in his merciful Providence has Set over us? Do we implore a Blessing upon their Persons and Government, upon their Counsels and Undertakings? Do we upon these Solemn Days join our Secret Devotions with the Public Offices? and Are we seriously affected with the State and the Dangers of our Religion? Do we rejoice in the Public Acts of Religious Worship? Do we assist in them with our Hearts,
as well as with our Persons? Have we a Witness within us that can answer all these Questions? or must not we, to deal truly with our selves, acknowledge that we are Strangers to them all;
as well as with our Persons? Have we a Witness within us that can answer all these Questions? or must not we, to deal truly with our selves, acknowledge that we Are Strangers to them all;
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while all these things are so common among us, Where is that Truth in the inward Parts which God loves? Where is the Probity and Fidelity that is practised among many Heathen Nations, with so Religious a Simplicity, that the very Name of Christianity is blasphemed among them? When the Christians that go from us,
while all these things Are so Common among us, Where is that Truth in the inward Parts which God loves? Where is the Probity and Fidis that is practised among many Heathen nations, with so Religious a Simplicity, that the very Name of Christianity is blasphemed among them? When the Christians that go from us,
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And while we reproach the Church of Rome with the Doctrines of Equivocation, as the Arts and Disguises of Falshood, the greater part among our selves practise these things in so barefaced a manner,
And while we reproach the Church of Room with the Doctrines of Equivocation, as the Arts and Disguises of Falsehood, the greater part among our selves practise these things in so barefaced a manner,
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as if they were angry only at the dressing up and disguising of them, and resolved to practise a more honest Falshood, would avowedly practise that which the others teach us to do covertly.
as if they were angry only At the dressing up and disguising of them, and resolved to practise a more honest Falsehood, would avowedly practise that which the Others teach us to do covertly.
Ah, if according to the threatning, God would cut off all lying Lips, under what a desolation should our Cities and Countries, our Courts and Camps be quickly brought;
Ah, if according to the threatening, God would Cut off all lying Lips, under what a desolation should our Cities and Countries, our Courts and Camps be quickly brought;
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It is dangerous by reason of the natural Effects that must needs follow on such a Corruption, besides the Judgments of God that it must draw down upon a Nation.
It is dangerous by reason of the natural Effects that must needs follow on such a Corruption, beside the Judgments of God that it must draw down upon a nation.
When inward Restraints are taken off, Nature must break out, and undisciplined Appetites and Passions must work the Dissolution of Society and Government;
When inward Restraints Are taken off, Nature must break out, and undisciplined Appetites and Passion must work the Dissolution of Society and Government;
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The censures of the Law fall only upon some enormous Crimes, but the corruption of Mens Morals and Principles, cannot be reached in a Government that is exactly legal.
The censures of the Law fallen only upon Some enormous Crimes, but the corruption of Men's Morals and Principles, cannot be reached in a Government that is exactly Legal.
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and in Fact we see that no free Government was over-run with Tyranny, till the Minds of the People, by the abuse of their Liberty, were corrupted with Sensuality.
and in Fact we see that no free Government was overrun with Tyranny, till the Minds of the People, by the abuse of their Liberty, were corrupted with Sensuality.
The Love of the Publick, and of ones Country, which is the Root of the most generous Actions, of which the Nature of Man is capable, sinks in a Man dissolved into Pleasure, or sold to Interest.
The Love of the Public, and of ones Country, which is the Root of the most generous Actions, of which the Nature of Man is capable, sinks in a Man dissolved into Pleasure, or sold to Interest.
A noble contempt of Life, which gives an Heroical Courage, that is the chief Instrument of the Preservation of a Nation, has no true Foundation but in Religion.
A noble contempt of Life, which gives an Heroical Courage, that is the chief Instrument of the Preservation of a nation, has no true Foundation but in Religion.
The want of Truth destroys all Confidence and Kindness among Men, without which Societies are but as Ropes of Sand. Men can neither trust a false Man, nor love him;
The want of Truth Destroys all Confidence and Kindness among Men, without which Societies Are but as Ropes of Sand. Men can neither trust a false Man, nor love him;
and what strength can there be in any Government, where there are no Foundations for these? It would be too invidious to bring all these things, that have been said in general, nearer us;
and what strength can there be in any Government, where there Are no Foundations for these? It would be too invidious to bring all these things, that have been said in general, nearer us;
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What pains has been taken among us, to laugh out of our Minds the sense both of Religion and Vertue? These have long pass'd for things of the old World, that are now out of fashion.
What pains has been taken among us, to laugh out of our Minds the sense both of Religion and Virtue? These have long passed for things of the old World, that Are now out of fashion.
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And it is but too visible, that the Heat which many shewed some time ago for preserving their Religion, flowed from any Principle rather than Affection to it, or Zeal for it;
And it is but too visible, that the Heat which many showed Some time ago for preserving their Religion, flowed from any Principle rather than Affection to it, or Zeal for it;
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while it is made by others only matter of Passion and Faction? Where are the most common Vertues of ordinary Heathens? Are Honesty and Truth, Sobriety and Chastity, Mercy and Charity, Generosity and good Nature, only so many splendid Names of Qualities that are to be admired in the Men of former Ages,
while it is made by Others only matter of Passion and Faction? Where Are the most Common Virtues of ordinary heathens? are Honesty and Truth, Sobriety and Chastity, Mercy and Charity, Generosity and good Nature, only so many splendid Names of Qualities that Are to be admired in the Men of former Ages,
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and a Zeal for the Publick, is so visibly sacrificed to private Interests and Passions? These things do as certainly dissolve the Strength of a Nation,
and a Zeal for the Public, is so visibly sacrificed to private Interests and Passion? These things do as Certainly dissolve the Strength of a nation,
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The Judgments of God upon the Jewish Nation, and upon the Roman Empire, are things so generally known, that I presume it is not necessary to enlarge much upon them:
The Judgments of God upon the Jewish nation, and upon the Roman Empire, Are things so generally known, that I presume it is not necessary to enlarge much upon them:
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But in our own Age, do not we see how God has arisen to shake the whole Earth terribly, and that his Judgments have been going round the whole Compass of Europe, while we,
But in our own Age, do not we see how God has arisen to shake the Whole Earth terribly, and that his Judgments have been going round the Whole Compass of Europe, while we,
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and seen them at a distance, but have not yet felt them? How many Protestant Churches have been plucked up by the Roots? How terribly have many others been shattered and next to ruined? What Scenes of Blood and Destruction, of Burning and Vastation, have the Netherlands, the Rhine, and Hungary, been now in a course of twenty Years, with very little interruption? And not to go out of the Precincts of this Crown, What a Field of Blood, of Death and Desolation, has Ireland been,
and seen them At a distance, but have not yet felt them? How many Protestant Churches have been plucked up by the Roots? How terribly have many Others been shattered and next to ruined? What Scenes of Blood and Destruction, of Burning and Vastation, have the Netherlands, the Rhine, and Hungary, been now in a course of twenty years, with very little interruption? And not to go out of the Precincts of this Crown, What a Field of Blood, of Death and Desolation, has Ireland been,
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but ah, how light is this Burden compared to that which others bear, whose Persons and Houses, their Estates and whole Stock, are every day exposed, not only to the Fury of their Enemies,
but ah, how Light is this Burden compared to that which Others bear, whose Persons and Houses, their Estates and Whole Stock, Are every day exposed, not only to the Fury of their Enemies,
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And if one should judg of that easy share of Taxes which we bear in so terrible a Convulsion of all Europe, by the Prodigality and Luxury, the Gaming, the Playhouses,
And if one should judge of that easy share of Taxes which we bear in so terrible a Convulsion of all Europe, by the Prodigality and Luxury, the Gaming, the Playhouses,
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But while we see that God's Judgments are abroad in the Earth, why should we flatter our selves so far as to think that they should never come near us? or rather on the other hand,
But while we see that God's Judgments Are abroad in the Earth, why should we flatter our selves so Far as to think that they should never come near us? or rather on the other hand,
but that we will still go on, and sin with a high hand, then what remains for us but to cry, Help Lord, for the godly Man ceaseth, the Faithful fail from among the Children of Men? The more reason that we have to apprehend Judgments from God for our own Sins, we have still the more reason to redouble our most earnest Prayers to him, Help Lord: If God do not help us,
but that we will still go on, and since with a high hand, then what remains for us but to cry, Help Lord, for the godly Man ceases, the Faithful fail from among the Children of Men? The more reason that we have to apprehend Judgments from God for our own Sins, we have still the more reason to redouble our most earnest Prayers to him, Help Lord: If God do not help us,
for his own great Name's-sake, and for the sake of that small number of Intercessors that we hope are still among us, the cry of whose Prayers may be more effectual,
for his own great Name's-sake, and for the sake of that small number of Intercessors that we hope Are still among us, the cry of whose Prayers may be more effectual,
if God should now withdraw his Help, and abandon us, there is nothing that the most melancholy and afrighted Imagination can set before us, that can rise up to the Miseries that we shall most certainly fall under.
if God should now withdraw his Help, and abandon us, there is nothing that the most melancholy and affrighted Imagination can Set before us, that can rise up to the Misery's that we shall most Certainly fallen under.
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and the Fury of their Priests, the Outragiousness of their Souldiery, and above all the Barbarity of the Counsels that direct them, give us the certainest grounds of apprehending utter Destruction.
and the Fury of their Priests, the Outrageousness of their Soldiery, and above all the Barbarity of the Counsels that Direct them, give us the certainest grounds of apprehending utter Destruction.
then we may justly apply these words of our Saviour to our selves, If these things be done in the green Tree, what shall be done in the Dry? If ever God for our Sins deliver us up to such a devouring Calamity,
then we may justly apply these words of our Saviour to our selves, If these things be done in the green Tree, what shall be done in the Dry? If ever God for our Sins deliver us up to such a devouring Calamity,
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for they will quickly fall Sacrifices to the Rage of their Enemies, and will not endure the lingring Torment of seeing and feeling the Miseries of their Country, in which all must perish at last;
for they will quickly fallen Sacrifices to the Rage of their Enemies, and will not endure the lingering Torment of seeing and feeling the Misery's of their Country, in which all must perish At last;
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if those black Days should come upon us, may have taught those unnatural Protestants and unnatural Englishmen, that would be at first insulting upon the Ruin of their Country, that they would be very soon looked on as the worst of Enemies,
if those black Days should come upon us, may have taught those unnatural Protestants and unnatural Englishmen, that would be At First insulting upon the Ruin of their Country, that they would be very soon looked on as the worst of Enemies,
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if they should afterwards pretend but to think of preserving the Religion and the Laws. This is but a small part of that dismal Catastrophe which we must look for,
if they should afterwards pretend but to think of preserving the Religion and the Laws. This is but a small part of that dismal Catastrophe which we must look for,
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And are not all these powerful Arguments to press us to call on God mightily for his Help? Can we look on tamely when so much is at Stake? Can we be indifferent,
And Are not all these powerful Arguments to press us to call on God mightily for his Help? Can we look on tamely when so much is At Stake? Can we be indifferent,
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when no less than the Destruction of our Country, the Loss of our Religion, and the Ruin of the whole Reformed Side all Europe over, is the Judgment which threatens us,
when no less than the Destruction of our Country, the Loss of our Religion, and the Ruin of the Whole Reformed Side all Europe over, is the Judgement which threatens us,
if God is not appeased, and his Wrath turned away by a serious Repentance and a true Reformation, without which the utmost fervour of our Prayers is but the heat of Imagination,
if God is not appeased, and his Wrath turned away by a serious Repentance and a true Reformation, without which the utmost fervour of our Prayers is but the heat of Imagination,
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and can signify nothing? The barbarous hatred which we lie under, from those who pretend to be of the same Religion with us, is somewhat extraordinary;
and can signify nothing? The barbarous hatred which we lie under, from those who pretend to be of the same Religion with us, is somewhat extraordinary;
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but the stupid and unconcerned Indifferency of those who are, or at least seem to be, with us, is yet in some respects more amazing, who perhaps look on all that is doing as if it were other Mens Work and not their own;
but the stupid and unconcerned Indifferency of those who Are, or At least seem to be, with us, is yet in Some respects more amazing, who perhaps look on all that is doing as if it were other Men's Work and not their own;
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when, to the lasting Reproach of the Youth of the Nation, so many choose to loiter it away at Home in Luxury and Effeminacy, rather than go and learn how to defend their Country,
when, to the lasting Reproach of the Youth of the nation, so many choose to loiter it away At Home in Luxury and Effeminacy, rather than go and Learn how to defend their Country,
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and with all dutiful Reverence be it said, shall his Majesty alone carry away the whole Honour of preserving and saving the Nation? Have we who stay at Home no Ambition to share with them in it? If we go on in our Sins, we are fighting against them behind them,
and with all dutiful reverence be it said, shall his Majesty alone carry away the Whole Honour of preserving and Saving the nation? Have we who stay At Home no Ambition to share with them in it? If we go on in our Sins, we Are fighting against them behind them,
So that according to the words of this Psalm, we may hope that for the Oppression and Sighing of the Poor and Needy, God will now arise and set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
So that according to the words of this Psalm, we may hope that for the Oppression and Sighing of the Poor and Needy, God will now arise and Set him in safety from him that Puffeth At him.
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If then we join to these true Repentance and earnest Prayers, we may justly hope that they shall be heard, that God will arise, lift up his Strength, and come and save us.
If then we join to these true Repentance and earnest Prayers, we may justly hope that they shall be herd, that God will arise, lift up his Strength, and come and save us.
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It will be but a very light part of the War, if we lay upon our selves an Obligation of offering up every day some Petitions to God with relation to it,
It will be but a very Light part of the War, if we lay upon our selves an Obligation of offering up every day Some Petitions to God with Relation to it,
if we raise our Fervor a little higher once a Week, and if we observe the monthly Fast with that solemn strictness which becomes so important an Occasion, this will upon the whole Matter bear a greater share in our Preservation than our prophane Libertines can understand.
if we raise our Fervor a little higher once a Week, and if we observe the monthly Fast with that solemn strictness which becomes so important an Occasion, this will upon the Whole Matter bear a greater share in our Preservation than our profane Libertines can understand.
for as the effectual fervent Prayers of the Righteous avail much, so the Prayers of the Wicked are Sin. If we regard Iniquity in our Hearts, God will not hear us, but both we and our Prayers shall be an Abomination to him.
for as the effectual fervent Prayers of the Righteous avail much, so the Prayers of the Wicked Are Sin. If we regard Iniquity in our Hearts, God will not hear us, but both we and our Prayers shall be an Abomination to him.
and that has hitherto been in so peculiar a manner the care of Heaven, that nothing but our Sins can make us doubt but that Angels will still encamp about him, and watch over him.
and that has hitherto been in so peculiar a manner the care of Heaven, that nothing but our Sins can make us doubt but that Angels will still encamp about him, and watch over him.
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Let us also pray, that the Partner of his Crown and Throne may have the same gracious Protection hovering over Her, enlightning and prospering all her Counsels;
Let us also pray, that the Partner of his Crown and Throne may have the same gracious Protection hovering over Her, enlightening and prospering all her Counsels;
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that instead of Wars, and Rumours of Wars, which do so often endanger that Life, which is the best part of ours, we may see those desirable and happy Days, in which according to the prophetick Phrase, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid;
that instead of Wars, and Rumours of Wars, which do so often endanger that Life, which is the best part of ours, we may see those desirable and happy Days, in which according to the prophetic Phrase, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid;
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That so our Princes being no more distracted with the more pressing and necessary Care of our Preservation, may be able to attend more entirely to that which they do so earnestly desire, the raising up the true Lustre of this Church and State, by reviving all those Vertues which were the Ancient Glories of this Nation;
That so our Princes being no more distracted with the more pressing and necessary Care of our Preservation, may be able to attend more entirely to that which they do so earnestly desire, the raising up the true Lustre of this Church and State, by reviving all those Virtues which were the Ancient Glories of this nation;
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