A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons at St. Margaret's Westminster, upon the 16th of April, 1696 being a day of thanksgiving unto Almighty God for discovering and disappointing an horrid and barbarous conspiracy of papists and other traiterous persons to assassinate and murder His Most Gracious Majesty's royal person and for delivering this kingdom from an invasion intended by the French / by Samuel Barton ...
we cannot but see cause to acknowledge God's Goodness, to adore his Wonderful and Gracious Providence, and to think our selves exceeding happy, in that we are now here peaceably met together, to render our devour Praises and Thanksgivings unto him,
we cannot but see cause to acknowledge God's goodness, to adore his Wondered and Gracious Providence, and to think our selves exceeding happy, in that we Are now Here peaceably met together, to render our devour Praises and Thanksgivings unto him,
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or of a more Unnatural Brood of Vipers amongst our selves, that were to have join'd with 'em for the Ruin of their own Religion (as they call it), and of their Countrey.
or of a more Unnatural Brood of Vipers among our selves, that were to have joined with they for the Ruin of their own Religion (as they call it), and of their Country.
but the mere overruling Hand of Divine Providence, the Wisdom and Goodness of that God who sees through all the dark Plots and Conspiracies of his own and his Church's Enemies, have mercifully deliver'd us.
but the mere overruling Hand of Divine Providence, the Wisdom and goodness of that God who sees through all the dark Plots and Conspiracies of his own and his Church's Enemies, have mercifully Delivered us.
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and should teach us to ascribe the Glory of all to him, who in so visible and remarkable a manner has appeared from time to time, most opportunely to help and deliver us.
and should teach us to ascribe the Glory of all to him, who in so visible and remarkable a manner has appeared from time to time, most opportunely to help and deliver us.
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I suppose therefore the Words which I have chosen as the Subject of my Discourse at this time, will be allow'd to be proper and pertinent enough to the Occasion.
I suppose Therefore the Words which I have chosen as the Subject of my Discourse At this time, will be allowed to be proper and pertinent enough to the Occasion.
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They are part of a Psalm which, as some conjecture, was compos'd by Asaph the Seer (mention'd 2 Chron. 29.30.) as a Thanksgiving for the great Deliverance that God wrought for Hezekiah, and the People of the Jews, from Senacherib the King of Assyria. And if this were so,
They Are part of a Psalm which, as Some conjecture, was composed by Asaph the Seer (mentioned 2 Chronicles 29.30.) as a Thanksgiving for the great Deliverance that God wrought for Hezekiah, and the People of the jews, from Sennacherib the King of Assyria. And if this were so,
but to be put as an Allusion to what the Prophet Isaiah had foretold concerning Senacherib, viz. That for all his proud Boasting and his Confidence, he should not come into Jerusalem, nor shoot an arrow there:
but to be put as an Allusion to what the Prophet Isaiah had foretold Concerning Sennacherib, viz. That for all his proud Boasting and his Confidence, he should not come into Jerusalem, nor shoot an arrow there:
though we should suppose this Psalm to have been made (as others think it was) long before the days of Hezekiah, viz. as an Hymn of Thanksgiving for David 's happy Settlement upon the Throne,
though we should suppose this Psalm to have been made (as Others think it was) long before the days of Hezekiah, viz. as an Hymn of Thanksgiving for David is happy Settlement upon the Throne,
2. A Reason added, why they ought to be more than ordinarily thankful unto God; viz. Because the Deliverance was such as plainly pointed out him for its Author.
2. A Reason added, why they ought to be more than ordinarily thankful unto God; viz. Because the Deliverance was such as plainly pointed out him for its Author.
And had Senacherib prevail'd, the City of Jerusalem had in all probability been spoil'd and laid waste, the Holy Temple of God violated and prophan'd, great numbers of people slain with the Sword,
And had Sennacherib prevailed, the city of Jerusalem had in all probability been spoiled and laid waste, the Holy Temple of God violated and profaned, great numbers of people slave with the Sword,
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but the work was done for 'em by an Angel, who went out with God's Commission and slew in one Night a Hundred and fourscore and five thousand of the Enemy.
but the work was done for they by an Angel, who went out with God's Commission and slew in one Night a Hundred and fourscore and five thousand of the Enemy.
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or his Power and Goodness to be exercis'd and display'd in the Transaction, but a visible Series of many remarkable Events, whereby God brought to pass what he intended and had foretold;
or his Power and goodness to be exercised and displayed in the Transaction, but a visible Series of many remarkable Events, whereby God brought to pass what he intended and had foretold;
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Wondrous Works, though there were no Violence offer'd to the Course of Nature, nor nothing done wherein Second Causes had not their subordinate Agency as usual, under him who is the Grand Disposer of all things for his own Glory, and his People's Good.
Wondrous Works, though there were no Violence offered to the Course of Nature, nor nothing done wherein Second Causes had not their subordinate Agency as usual, under him who is the Grand Disposer of all things for his own Glory, and his People's Good.
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for that they shew forth the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, and his Care over his Church and People in a more especial and extraordinary manner than others do.
for that they show forth the Power, Wisdom, and goodness of God, and his Care over his Church and People in a more especial and extraordinary manner than Others doe.
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for that they shew forth the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, and his Care over his Church and People in a more especial and extraordinary manner than others do.
for that they show forth the Power, Wisdom, and goodness of God, and his Care over his Church and People in a more especial and extraordinary manner than Others doe.
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yea, that he is able to bring about whatever he pleases, This is a Truth so bright and clear, that it was scarce ever, I think, denied by any that own'd a God who was the Creator of the World:
yea, that he is able to bring about whatever he Pleases, This is a Truth so bright and clear, that it was scarce ever, I think, denied by any that owned a God who was the Creator of the World:
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By such a signal Providence it was that he married one of the Daughters of Saul, though much against the good liking of her Father, only that he hoped (the Text tells us) that she would become a snare to him, in which he proved to be much mistaken.
By such a signal Providence it was that he married one of the Daughters of Saul, though much against the good liking of her Father, only that he hoped (the Text tells us) that she would become a snare to him, in which he proved to be much mistaken.
By such a signal and remarkable Providence was the whole Nation of the Jews delivered from the Destruction and Extirpation designed against 'em by Haman, and he himself hang'd on the very Gallows he had prepared for Mordecai.
By such a signal and remarkable Providence was the Whole nation of the jews Delivered from the Destruction and Extirpation designed against they by Haman, and he himself hanged on the very Gallows he had prepared for Mordecai.
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That the gross and notorious corruption of Indulgences, preach'd about at that time in a shameless manner, to delude and cheat the People, should give him the occasion of enquiring;
That the gross and notorious corruption of Indulgences, preached about At that time in a shameless manner, to delude and cheat the People, should give him the occasion of inquiring;
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and that whole Countreys should thereupon revolt, and casting off their Obedience to the See of Rome, together with the Errors they had suck'd in thence, should return to the Primitive and Apostolical Christianity:
and that Whole Countries' should thereupon revolt, and casting off their obedience to the See of Room, together with the Errors they had sucked in thence, should return to the Primitive and Apostolical Christianity:
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The carrying on, and management of all these things by the Divine Providence, affords a very wonderful Scene to him that seriously and considerately takes a view of it,
The carrying on, and management of all these things by the Divine Providence, affords a very wondered Scene to him that seriously and considerately Takes a view of it,
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and a Writer against Luther, to lay the Foundations of a Reformation amongst us, and to remove those Obstacles, those Nurseries, I mean, of Idolatry and Superstition, which would else have render'd the Work impossible (in a manner) to his Successors!
and a Writer against Luther, to lay the Foundations of a Reformation among us, and to remove those Obstacles, those Nurseries, I mean, of Idolatry and Superstition, which would Else have rendered the Work impossible (in a manner) to his Successors!
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'Tis very observable also, how much the Reformed Religion here was establish'd, and made to take the deeper root in the hearts of the People, instead of being rooted out by the Blood of the Martyrs, which was shed in such abundance, during the short Reign of Queen Mary. And how it was legally setled under the long and happy one of Queen Elizabeth. As also,
It's very observable also, how much the Reformed Religion Here was established, and made to take the Deeper root in the hearts of the People, instead of being rooted out by the Blood of the Martyrs, which was shed in such abundance, during the short Reign of Queen Marry. And how it was legally settled under the long and happy one of Queen Elizabeth. As also,
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how she, whilst she strictly adher'd to it, was all along wonderfully preserv'd from the Designs and Machinations of her Enemies, which were many and dangerous;
how she, while she strictly adhered to it, was all along wonderfully preserved from the Designs and Machinations of her Enemies, which were many and dangerous;
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or else, at least, to imagine, that all things are so promiscuously order'd by Providence, that it signifies nothing to take any notice what falls out.
or Else, At least, to imagine, that all things Are so promiscuously ordered by Providence, that it signifies nothing to take any notice what falls out.
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and to believe that, tho' indeed it be true, that in the general course of God's Providence things are somewhat promiscuously carried (as 'tis reasonable they should,
and to believe that, though indeed it be true, that in the general course of God's Providence things Are somewhat promiscuously carried (as it's reasonable they should,
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and of the Praise that is due unto him, as well as a depriving our selves of the Benefit and Comfort that we might and ought to take in the Performance of so Excellent and Noble a Duty,
and of the Praise that is due unto him, as well as a depriving our selves of the Benefit and Comfort that we might and ought to take in the Performance of so Excellent and Noble a Duty,
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It becomes every Good and Religious Man, in all such Cases, when he sees the Innocent happily preser'd from intended Ruine, the Profession of true Religion rescued from imminent Danger, Mischievous and Traiterous Plotters and Conspirators surprizingly discover'd,
It becomes every Good and Religious Man, in all such Cases, when he sees the Innocent happily presered from intended Ruin, the Profession of true Religion rescued from imminent Danger, Mischievous and Traitorous Plotters and Conspirators surprisingly discovered,
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and brought to Condign Punishment, Tyrants and Persecutors disappointed in their Barbarous and Bloody Designs, and God's Judgments perhaps remarkably executed upon ' em.
and brought to Condign Punishment, Tyrants and Persecutors disappointed in their Barbarous and Bloody Designs, and God's Judgments perhaps remarkably executed upon ' em.
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'Tis the part, I say, of every Good and Religious Man, in such a Case, to Admire and Adore God's Infinite Wisdom and Power, to applaud his Justice and his Goodness to his People,
It's the part, I say, of every Good and Religious Man, in such a Case, to Admire and Adore God's Infinite Wisdom and Power, to applaud his justice and his goodness to his People,
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And in the Book of the Revelations, the Saints and all the whole Heav'ns are call'd upon to rejoyce at the fall of Babylon. Rejoyce over her thou Heaven,
And in the Book of the Revelations, the Saints and all the Whole Heavens Are called upon to rejoice At the fallen of Babylon. Rejoice over her thou Heaven,
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If we consider it, as indeed it is, but a part, and a farther carrying on of that great Work which God has been doing these several years past in this part of the World,
If we Consider it, as indeed it is, but a part, and a farther carrying on of that great Work which God has been doing these several Years passed in this part of the World,
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and how fearful and apprehensive we then generally were of it, as having no visible means to prevent its being forcibly obtruded upon us, together with a new Constitution of Government, according to the Pattern of a Neighbouring Nation.
and how fearful and apprehensive we then generally were of it, as having no visible means to prevent its being forcibly obtruded upon us, together with a new Constitution of Government, according to the Pattern of a Neighbouring nation.
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In France you all know how the Professors of the Reform'd Religion were persecuted in a new and unheard of manner, which has prevail'd to an utter Extirpation of the open profession of it.
In France you all know how the Professors of the Reformed Religion were persecuted in a new and unheard of manner, which has prevailed to an utter Extirpation of the open profession of it.
or any of the Protestants abroad, in the Circumstances that things were, cou'd possibly resist or prevent the execution of those two grand Designs, that were visibly enough on foot, of Extirpating the Northern Heresie (as they call'd it) and setting up an Universal Monarchy. This I take to be but a true representation of our Case as it then was,
or any of the Protestants abroad, in the circumstances that things were, could possibly resist or prevent the execution of those two grand Designs, that were visibly enough on foot, of Extirpating the Northern Heresy (as they called it) and setting up an Universal Monarchy. This I take to be but a true representation of our Case as it then was,
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Whether the Enemy discover'd not the Design time enough to hinder it, or whether he imagin'd such an Expedition would end but in the ruine of the Undertaker.
Whither the Enemy discovered not the Design time enough to hinder it, or whither he imagined such an Expedition would end but in the ruin of the Undertaker.
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and when His Majesty, the then Prince of Orange, was ready to come, you all remember how seasonably and happily God was pleas'd to order the Winds to come about to favour his Arrival,
and when His Majesty, the then Prince of Orange, was ready to come, you all Remember how seasonably and happily God was pleased to order the Winds to come about to favour his Arrival,
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as unaccountably as the Wind it self, which our Saviour tells us blows where it listeth, no Man being able to say why from this Corner, rather than from that.
as unaccountably as the Wind it self, which our Saviour tells us blows where it lists, no Man being able to say why from this Corner, rather than from that.
The War growing tedious, it seems at last the Enemy had resolv'd to make a Descent upon England; and truly he had pitch'd upon a time that seem'd very favourable to such a Design;
The War growing tedious, it seems At last the Enemy had resolved to make a Descent upon England; and truly he had pitched upon a time that seemed very favourable to such a Design;
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A time when he might hope the continuance of the War so long, together with some unhappy Circumstances we have of late lain under, might make a Rash and Heady People ready for another Change,
A time when he might hope the Continuance of the War so long, together with Some unhappy circumstances we have of late lain under, might make a Rash and Heady People ready for Another Change,
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Yea, which was worst of all, it was a Time when a Crew of Ruffians (by whose Commission or Instigation the World must judge) even just about such a number as Conspir'd against St. Paul, had agreed together in a most Horrid and Barbarous Design to Assassinate our King.
Yea, which was worst of all, it was a Time when a Crew of Ruffians (by whose Commission or Instigation the World must judge) even just about such a number as Conspired against Saint Paul, had agreed together in a most Horrid and Barbarous Design to Assassinate our King.
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like them too, but in a more high and eminent degree, has that peculiar Honour done him by the wise Providence of God, to be set as the Bulwark of True Religion, the Patron of Laws and Liberties,
like them too, but in a more high and eminent degree, has that peculiar Honour done him by the wise Providence of God, to be Set as the Bulwark of True Religion, the Patron of Laws and Liberties,
So that now (thanks be to Almighty God) instead of the Clergy of France preaching to their People upon that Text in the 46th of Jeremiah, vers. 10. which, 'tis said, was put about amongst 'em as a proper Subject upon this Occasion of their intended Descent,
So that now (thanks be to Almighty God) instead of the Clergy of France preaching to their People upon that Text in the 46th of Jeremiah, vers. 10. which, it's said, was put about among they as a proper Subject upon this Occasion of their intended Descent,
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And thus much, I suppose, may be sufficient to shew us, how very remarkable and wonderful our present Deliverance is, considering the Circumstances of it.
And thus much, I suppose, may be sufficient to show us, how very remarkable and wondered our present Deliverance is, considering the circumstances of it.
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That God should signally appear in behalf of a Righteous and Religious Nation, a Thankful and Obedient People is agreeable to the Notions we have of him,
That God should signally appear in behalf of a Righteous and Religious nation, a Thankful and Obedient People is agreeable to the Notions we have of him,
But that he shou'd do so much for an ungrateful People as he has done for us, that he should shew himself so kind to those that have wofully abus'd his Mercies,
But that he should do so much for an ungrateful People as he has done for us, that he should show himself so kind to those that have woefully abused his mercies,
and impute all to our own good Deserts, we may do well to Enquire into that which I propos'd as the third Consideration whereby the Remarkableness of our present Deliverance,
and impute all to our own good Deserts, we may do well to Inquire into that which I proposed as the third Consideration whereby the Remarkableness of our present Deliverance,
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And here it may be sit for us to observe, that what God has design'd and soretold as certainly to come to pass, that he is wont accordingly to bring about, notwithstanding the Sins and Provocations of those for whose Benefit it is,
And Here it may be fit for us to observe, that what God has designed and soretold as Certainly to come to pass, that he is wont accordingly to bring about, notwithstanding the Sins and Provocations of those for whose Benefit it is,
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Thus we find that tho' the Posterity of Jacob were extreamly degenerated in Egypt, yet God brought 'em out thence, punctually to a day, at the End of the 430 years, according to his Promise.
Thus we find that though the Posterity of Jacob were extremely degenerated in Egypt, yet God brought they out thence, punctually to a day, At the End of the 430 Years, according to his Promise.
tho' made Captives first, and afterwards Tributaries to other Nations, because the so doing was necessary in order to what he had oft foretold and promis'd, concerning the coming of the Messiah.
though made Captives First, and afterwards Tributaries to other nations, Because the so doing was necessary in order to what he had oft foretold and promised, Concerning the coming of the Messiah.
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Thus again, 'tis very observable, That tho' we can discern nothing that was visible in the Face of things, from whence to gather any likelyhood of such or such Events coming to pass,
Thus again, it's very observable, That though we can discern nothing that was visible in the Face of things, from whence to gather any likelihood of such or such Events coming to pass,
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It having been reveal'd to Daniel that there should be four great Monarchies set up in the World, ( viz. Three more beside that of Babylon, which was then in being) the Providence of God did in a very wonderful manner, cause it in due time to be effected and brought about.
It having been revealed to daniel that there should be four great Monarchies Set up in the World, (viz. Three more beside that of Babylon, which was then in being) the Providence of God did in a very wondered manner, cause it in due time to be effected and brought about.
For the overthrow of the Babylonian Empire by Cyrus, which Daniel liv'd to see, and of the Persian by Alexander the Great, carried in 'em very signal Characters of a Divine Providence.
For the overthrow of the Babylonian Empire by Cyrus, which daniel lived to see, and of the Persian by Alexander the Great, carried in they very signal Characters of a Divine Providence.
It was a long Series and Course of Successes for many hundred years, which the Romans themselves attributed to Providence, by which their City came at last to be the Empress of the World:
It was a long Series and Course of Successes for many hundred Years, which the Romans themselves attributed to Providence, by which their city Come At last to be the Empress of the World:
Nor can we discern any thing but the meer Will and Decree of Heaven, that hindred Hannibal, when he gave it so terrible a Shock as he did, from quite overturning it.
Nor can we discern any thing but the mere Will and decree of Heaven, that hindered Hannibal, when he gave it so terrible a Shock as he did, from quite overturning it.
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And God had also design'd that the fourth Monarchy shou'd be set up at Rome, and not at Carthage. And therefore though Hannibal seem'd to be come within a very little of utterly destroying that State,
And God had also designed that the fourth Monarchy should be Set up At Room, and not At Carthage. And Therefore though Hannibal seemed to be come within a very little of utterly destroying that State,
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If then we have now but sufficient Reason to perswade us, that 'tis a thing contrary to the Will and Pleasure of Almighty God, that either the Reformed Religion shou'd be totally extirpated,
If then we have now but sufficient Reason to persuade us, that it's a thing contrary to the Will and Pleasure of Almighty God, that either the Reformed Religion should be totally extirpated,
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or that a fifth Universal Monarchy shou'd be set up, We may then sufficiently discern what Ends of Providence are serv'd by the late strange and unexpected Events, whereby the Designs of the aspiring Monarch of our Days have been hitherto blasted and brought to nought:
or that a fifth Universal Monarchy should be Set up, We may then sufficiently discern what Ends of Providence Are served by the late strange and unexpected Events, whereby the Designs of the aspiring Monarch of our Days have been hitherto blasted and brought to nought:
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The converting of poor People, quiet and loyal Subjects, by Missionary Dragoons, being a practise that is reproachful, not to Christianity only, but even unto Humane Nature.
The converting of poor People, quiet and loyal Subject's, by Missionary Dragoons, being a practice that is reproachful, not to Christianity only, but even unto Humane Nature.
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But that it is also a Design which God will not permit to take effect, we may probably gather from what has been before briefly touch'd concerning the wonderful Providences whereby God kindled the Light of the Reformation but about the beginning of the last Age, which 'tis hard to imagine he shou'd suffer so soon to be extinguish'd again.
But that it is also a Design which God will not permit to take Effect, we may probably gather from what has been before briefly touched Concerning the wondered Providences whereby God kindled the Light of the Reformation but about the beginning of the last Age, which it's hard to imagine he should suffer so soon to be extinguished again.
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Yea moreover, since we are assur'd that God will always have a Church, and the Popish one is now so extreamly corrupted (since the Reformation, worse in many respects than it was before) that it can hardly be call'd a true one, that gives us good ground to believe that God will never suffer the Reformation to be utterly destroy'd.
Yea moreover, since we Are assured that God will always have a Church, and the Popish one is now so extremely corrupted (since the Reformation, Worse in many respects than it was before) that it can hardly be called a true one, that gives us good ground to believe that God will never suffer the Reformation to be utterly destroyed.
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as he did those in the last Age, of Philip the Second of Spain: Tho' perhaps in a more extraordinary and terrible manner, in regard to the Blasphemies that have been utter'd,
as he did those in the last Age, of Philip the Second of Spain: Though perhaps in a more extraordinary and terrible manner, in regard to the Blasphemies that have been uttered,
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2. I come now in the last place briefly to consider how very beneficial and happy a Deliverance this is to us, in order to the encreasing of our Thankfulness,
2. I come now in the last place briefly to Consider how very beneficial and happy a Deliverance this is to us, in order to the increasing of our Thankfulness,
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Yet so many as have but sincerely endeavour'd to do their Duty, and in an humble Sence of the total Dependence of all upon the Divine Providence, have been earnest Suitors and Solicitors at the Throne of Grace for Mercy upon these sinful Nations, They may look on this Deliverance as an Answer to their Prayers,
Yet so many as have but sincerely endeavoured to do their Duty, and in an humble Sense of the total Dependence of all upon the Divine Providence, have been earnest Suitors and Solicitors At the Throne of Grace for Mercy upon these sinful nations, They may look on this Deliverance as an Answer to their Prayers,
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and give them but little cause to rejoyce even tho' their Enemies are not suffered to attain their Ends. We may see already how variously God has mix'd good and bad Success in the course of this present War;
and give them but little cause to rejoice even though their Enemies Are not suffered to attain their Ends. We may see already how variously God has mixed good and bad Success in the course of this present War;
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In the mean time, if we consider but what the Effect must have been of our Enemies having their expected Success in this Enterprize which God has been pleas'd so happily to discover and defeat, we shall find cause enough for Joy and Thanksgiving,
In the mean time, if we Consider but what the Effect must have been of our Enemies having their expected Success in this Enterprise which God has been pleased so happily to discover and defeat, we shall find cause enough for Joy and Thanksgiving,
even by a French Power, wou'd have been consistent with the Enjoyment of the free Profession of their Religion and their Liberties, that the Forreign Forces shou'd quietly have retir'd so soon as they had set him upon the Throne,
even by a French Power, would have been consistent with the Enjoyment of the free Profession of their Religion and their Liberties, that the Foreign Forces should quietly have retired so soon as they had Set him upon the Throne,
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and that he, laying aside all former thoughts, wou'd have contented himself in taking a little pleasure to see how they wou'd Persecute and Torment their fellow Protestants, and have gone no farther.
and that he, laying aside all former thoughts, would have contented himself in taking a little pleasure to see how they would Persecute and Torment their fellow Protestants, and have gone no farther.
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And that this our Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving may be accepted, we shou'd add thereto our hearty and sincere Endeavours to walk worthy of God's Mercies,
And that this our Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving may be accepted, we should add thereto our hearty and sincere Endeavours to walk worthy of God's mercies,
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and so to behave our selves in all holy Obedience to his Laws, that it may indeed appear, that this great Grace and Favour of his in delivering us so oft and so signally as he has done, has not been bestow'd in vain upon us,
and so to behave our selves in all holy obedience to his Laws, that it may indeed appear, that this great Grace and Favour of his in delivering us so oft and so signally as he has done, has not been bestowed in vain upon us,
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