A sermon preached to a country auditory upon the eleventh of November being the day appointed for a solemn Thanksgiving for a late victory at sea, and His Majesty's safe return out of Flanders / by Samuel Clerke ...
Now, with me (I beseech you, dear Christians) ( Behold our KING! a Pious and Protestant Prince, the Servant of God, Jealous for the Lord of Hosts, Zealous for his Church and People;
Now, with me (I beseech you, dear Christians) (Behold our KING! a Pious and Protestant Prince, the Servant of God, Jealous for the Lord of Hosts, Zealous for his Church and People;
(like the Royal Eagle ) throwing Himself between Them and Danger: Behold Him, by God delivered, wonderfully delivered, from the Death-threatning Cannon, and the hurtful Sword.
(like the Royal Eagl) throwing Himself between Them and Danger: Behold Him, by God Delivered, wonderfully Delivered, from the Death-threatening Cannon, and the hurtful Sword.
who, upon the very same account, (even God's Salvation and Deliverance, ) snatches up his Psaltery, tunes his Strings, promises a New Song. I will sing a new Song unto thee, O God:
who, upon the very same account, (even God's Salvation and Deliverance,) snatches up his Psaltery, Tunis his Strings, promises a New Song. I will sing a new Song unto thee, Oh God:
upon a Psaltery, and an Instrument of ten Strings, will I sing praises unto thee. See here the Subject-matter of this Song, a Song of thanksgiving: Of Thanksgiving!
upon a Psaltery, and an Instrument of ten Strings, will I sing praises unto thee. See Here the Subject-matter of this Song, a Song of thanksgiving: Of Thanksgiving!
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Because God the Preserver of Kings, had here delivered his Servant David from the hurtful Sword: He therefore resolves upon a new Song of Praise and Thanksgiving. This is the Substance of my Text; And,
Because God the Preserver of Kings, had Here Delivered his Servant David from the hurtful Sword: He Therefore resolves upon a new Song of Praise and Thanksgiving. This is the Substance of my Text; And,
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Upon the receipt of any new Mercy, God shall not load David with his Mercies, but the Heavens shall Resound with his grateful Praises and Acknowledgments.
Upon the receipt of any new Mercy, God shall not load David with his mercies, but the Heavens shall Resound with his grateful Praises and Acknowledgments.
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He it is that giveth Salvation unto Kings: who delivereth his Servant David from the hurtful Sword. In which Words we have these Considerables. (1.) Here is Salvation given;
He it is that gives Salvation unto Kings: who Delivereth his Servant David from the hurtful Sword. In which Words we have these Considerables. (1.) Here is Salvation given;
I will sing, &c. Take the Whole summ'd up in two Theorems, or Doctrinal Propositions. 1. All Kings and under God's immediate Care and Protection; but above all, good Ones. Or, rather thus:
I will sing, etc. Take the whole summed up in two Theorems, or Doctrinal Propositions. 1. All Kings and under God's immediate Care and Protection; but above all, good Ones. Or, rather thus:
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and make it good in David the Servant of God, in my Text. (3ly.) In our Royal David, King William, in the Day. (4ly.) I shall speak briefly to my Second Proposition.
and make it good in David the Servant of God, in my Text. (3ly.) In our Royal David, King William, in the Day. (4ly.) I shall speak briefly to my Second Proposition.
1. To give Salvation is so congruous to the Divine Nature, that God claims it to himself as his Native Property and Peculiar, ( Isa. 43.11.) I, even I am the Lord,
1. To give Salvation is so congruous to the Divine Nature, that God claims it to himself as his Native Property and Peculiar, (Isaiah 43.11.) I, even I am the Lord,
It is worth our Note, what Ferdinand King of Arragon, sending his Son against the Florentines, spake to him, Victoria, mihi crede, non hominum disciplinis nec industria comparatur;
It is worth our Note, what Ferdinand King of Aragon, sending his Son against the Florentines, spoke to him, Victoria, mihi crede, non hominum disciplines nec Industria comparatur;
The Mariners, (saith the R. Rd. Bishop King, in his Lectures on that Prophet) might have written upon their Ship, instead of Castor and Pollux, Or, the like Device, Salvation is the Lord's. The Ninivites might have written upon their Gates, Salvation is the Lord's. And whole Mankind, whose Cause is pitied and pleaded by God, against the hardness of Jonah's Heart, might have written in the Palms of their Hands, Salvation is the Lord's. It is the Argument of both the Testaments; the Staff and Supportation of Heaven and Earth:
The Mariners, (Says the R. Red Bishop King, in his Lectures on that Prophet) might have written upon their Ship, instead of Castor and Pollux, Or, the like Device, Salvation is the Lord's. The Ninevites might have written upon their Gates, Salvation is the Lord's. And Whole Mankind, whose Cause is pitied and pleaded by God, against the hardness of Jonah's Heart, might have written in the Palms of their Hands, Salvation is the Lord's. It is the Argument of both the Testaments; the Staff and Supportation of Heaven and Earth:
The Birds of the Air sing no other Note, the Beasts in the Field give no other Voice, than, Salvation is the Lord's. Which leads me to the Second Gradation, He is the Saviour; and (that so great is his Pity and Compassion) both of Man and Beast, ( Psal. 36.6.) the Beast as well as Man;
The Birds of the Air sing no other Note, the Beasts in the Field give no other Voice, than, Salvation is the Lord's. Which leads me to the Second Gradation, He is the Saviour; and (that so great is his Pity and Compassion) both of Man and Beast, (Psalm 36.6.) the Beast as well as Man;
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Hence that of St. Paul 's double Expostulation, (1 Cor. 9.9, 10.) Doth God take care for Oxen? Gr, saith he it altogether for our sake? For our Sakes no doubt this is written:
Hence that of Saint Paul is double Expostulation, (1 Cor. 9.9, 10.) Does God take care for Oxen? Great, Says he it altogether for our sake? For our Sakes no doubt this is written:
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wherefore Job gives God this Title as peculiar to him, ( Job 7.20. I have sinned, what shall I do unto thee, O) thou Preserver of men? He it is that Giveth Salvation unto men. But,
Wherefore Job gives God this Title as peculiar to him, (Job 7.20. I have sinned, what shall I do unto thee, Oh) thou Preserver of men? He it is that Gives Salvation unto men. But,
(3ly.) To Kings chiefly above the rest of Men μάλιςα διο•πρερέων βασιλέων. (as the Poet not impertinently,) Above all the Race of Mankind, Kings go nearest the Heart of God, and are his prime Care.
(3ly.) To Kings chiefly above the rest of Men μάλιςα διο•πρερέων βασιλέων. (as the Poet not impertinently,) Above all the Raze of Mankind, Kings go nearest the Heart of God, and Are his prime Care.
what Salvation giveth? Be it of whatsoever kind it will, it is from him; whether it be that of the physician, a sound and healthy body against Diseases; as they are mortal men.
what Salvation gives? Be it of whatsoever kind it will, it is from him; whither it be that of the Physician, a found and healthy body against Diseases; as they Are Mortal men.
And as representing him, they are called Gods, Psal. 82.6. I have said, Ye are Gods. I have said it, who then dare gain-say it? Ye are Gods, that is, in God's stead, set in his Room, invested with his Power and Authority, his Vicegerents, his Representatives, his chief Ministers.
And as representing him, they Are called God's, Psalm 82.6. I have said, You Are God's I have said it, who then Dare gainsay it? You Are God's, that is, in God's stead, Set in his Room, invested with his Power and authority, his Vicegerents, his Representatives, his chief Ministers.
Does not St. Paul, speaking of the Supream Magistrate, tell us, That he is the Minister of God, Rom. 3.4. We are not capable of immediate Converse with God, therefore he Rules us by Men like our selves;
Does not Saint Paul, speaking of the Supreme Magistrate, tell us, That he is the Minister of God, Rom. 3.4. We Are not capable of immediate Converse with God, Therefore he Rules us by Men like our selves;
and whom they Represent, are careful of their Preservation, and to vindicate them from Contempt; the Honour of the Ambassador, is the Honour of him that sends him;
and whom they Represent, Are careful of their Preservation, and to vindicate them from Contempt; the Honour of the Ambassador, is the Honour of him that sends him;
our David himself, when his Embassadors were ill used, whom he sent to the King of Ammon, after his Fathers Death, he took it as done to himself, (2 Sam. 10.4.) He thence severely revenged the Injury as his own ( Cap. 4.) The great God of Heaven, does he not the 〈 ◊ 〉 same? His Honour cannot be intire and full,
our David himself, when his ambassadors were ill used, whom he sent to the King of Ammon, After his Father's Death, he took it as done to himself, (2 Sam. 10.4.) He thence severely revenged the Injury as his own (Cap. 4.) The great God of Heaven, does he not the 〈 ◊ 〉 same? His Honour cannot be entire and full,
By him they are Ordain'd, by 〈 … 〉 what they are, Rom. 13.2. Hitherto is to be 〈 ◊ 〉 whatever belongeth to God, as he is interested for them, being their Founder and Preserver;
By him they Are Ordained, by 〈 … 〉 what they Are, Rom. 13.2. Hitherto is to be 〈 ◊ 〉 whatever belongeth to God, as he is interested for them, being their Founder and Preserver;
whose Name in the Hebrew is Abaddon, in the Greek Apollyon, and in our English Destroyer, a name diametrically opposite to that of God, who is the Preserver;
whose Name in the Hebrew is Abaddon, in the Greek Apollyon, and in our English Destroyer, a name diametrically opposite to that of God, who is the Preserver;
even an Ahasuerus, an Ethnic King ( Esth. 2.21.) He will cut him off (if possible) by his own Eunuchs: but a David, how oft shall he be set upon? It is his own observation ( Psal. 118. 1• Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall,
even an Ahasuerus, an Ethnic King (Esth. 2.21.) He will Cut him off (if possible) by his own Eunuchs: but a David, how oft shall he be Set upon? It is his own observation (Psalm 118. 1• Thou hast thrust soar At me that I might fallen,
Ye shall n•• a• after all those things we do here this day, every Man wh•• is right in his own Eyes, (Deut. 12.8.) To do what ever a Man co••• or would, without Impunity, is that wicked One's desire 〈 … 〉 cause it is for the advancement of his Kingdom to have it so. Now when is it so;
You shall n•• a• After all those things we do Here this day, every Man wh•• is right in his own Eyes, (Deuteronomy 12.8.) To do what ever a Man co••• or would, without Impunity, is that wicked One's desire 〈 … 〉 cause it is for the advancement of his Kingdom to have it so. Now when is it so;
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but when there is no King? When the Author of the Book of Judges would pourtraict to the life, the sad and pitiable estate of Israel, in the Intervals of Government;
but when there is no King? When the Author of the Book of Judges would portrait to the life, the sad and pitiable estate of Israel, in the Intervals of Government;
but also there would be no such thing as Liberty and Property in this, or any other Kingdom, (which the Generality make such a Clamour, a Noise about.) Therefore if Men would not have •hese entrenched upon and abridg'd, no better way to se•ure them,
but also there would be no such thing as Liberty and Property in this, or any other Kingdom, (which the Generality make such a Clamour, a Noise about.) Therefore if Men would not have •hese entrenched upon and abridged, no better Way to se•ure them,
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What the Soul is to the Body, such is the King to the •ingdom, the Principle of Life, the Spring of M••ion, the Vital Fountain of all Power and Activity.
What the Soul is to the Body, such is the King to the •ingdom, the Principle of Life, the Spring of M••ion, the Vital Fountain of all Power and Activity.
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How the Devil does prosecute the ruine of Kings, may not be amiss likewise (by the bye) to enquire briefly into ▪ We have his Emissaries set forth to the life, Rev. 9.2, 3. And he opened the bottomless Pit,
How the devil does prosecute the ruin of Kings, may not be amiss likewise (by the buy) to inquire briefly into ▪ We have his Emissaries Set forth to the life, Rev. 9.2, 3. And he opened the bottomless Pit,
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for their Numerosity and Voracity These, like Locusts, are great Wasters and Devourers, and in other respects peculiarly like them, which having no king go out by bands, Prov. 30.27. Those whom our Psalmi• twice in this Psalm calls Strange Children; these St. Joh• styles Locusts here, a Generation (would I could not say• better known to us than to David, of which we have h•• Swarms in our Age. Strange Children indeed!
for their Numerosity and Voracity These, like Locusts, Are great Wasters and Devourers, and in other respects peculiarly like them, which having no King go out by bans, Curae 30.27. Those whom our Psalmi• twice in this Psalm calls Strange Children; these Saint Joh• styles Locusts Here, a Generation (would I could not say• better known to us than to David, of which we have h•• Swarms in our Age. Strange Children indeed!
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But was n•• Jesus a Saviour? If they bear his Name, why then, according to the import thereof, do they not give Salvation? I'm sure (to our cost) we experience the quite contrary:
But was n•• jesus a Saviour? If they bear his Name, why then, according to the import thereof, do they not give Salvation? I'm sure (to our cost) we experience the quite contrary:
whether they be not strange Children? who under the pretence of the Name of a false Jesus, act quite opposite to the Nature of the true One. Destructions, Treasons, Seditions;
whither they be not strange Children? who under the pretence of the Name of a false jesus, act quite opposite to the Nature of the true One. Destructions, Treasons, Seditions;
are they not their main Employ? Have not we to our cost found it so? We may truly comply with our Psalmist here, That his strange Children and they are of the very same Progeny;
Are they not their main Employ? Have not we to our cost found it so? We may truly comply with our Psalmist Here, That his strange Children and they Are of the very same Progeny;
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These strange Children, we have it twice repeated in this Psalm, that it might not escape our Note, (see Verse 8.11.) Their mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falshood.
These strange Children, we have it twice repeated in this Psalm, that it might not escape our Note, (see Verse 8.11.) Their Mouth speaks vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
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It is he that maketh use of these (under •hat Notion you please•) That of St. John 's Locusts, or David 's strange Children; these he makes use of to sharpen the hurtful Sword, mix the Poysons,
It is he that makes use of these (under •hat Notion you please•) That of Saint John is Locusts, or David is strange Children; these he makes use of to sharpen the hurtful Sword, mix the Poisons,
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with which their King Apollyon gives diligent Command to his Agents, as the King of Assyria did to his Captains, 1 Kings 21.31. Fight not with small or great, save only the King.
with which their King Apollyon gives diligent Command to his Agents, as the King of Assyria did to his Captains, 1 Kings 21.31. Fight not with small or great, save only the King.
God giveth S••vation unto Kings, out of his meer Love to Mankind, for whose benefit and good they were ordained. • is •asie to prove (would time permit) that Monarchy is the b• form of Government in the World;
God gives S••vation unto Kings, out of his mere Love to Mankind, for whose benefit and good they were ordained. • is •asie to prove (would time permit) that Monarchy is the b• from of Government in the World;
But why do I straggle so much abroad, when we have nearer hand, even in this very Psalm, plenty of instances? We are to give thanks (saith my Text) and Pray for the Kings welfare and Salvation:
But why do I straggle so much abroad, when we have nearer hand, even in this very Psalm, plenty of instances? We Are to give thanks (Says my Text) and Pray for the Kings welfare and Salvation:
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that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: That our garners may be full (v. 13.) affording all manner of store;
that our daughters may be as corner-stones, polished After the similitude of a palace: That our garners may be full (v. 13.) affording all manner of store;
even because God loves the society of Me• he delights in their Peace and Order, in their Prosperity an• Happiness, to all which they do not a little contribute.
even Because God loves the society of Me• he delights in their Peace and Order, in their Prosperity an• Happiness, to all which they do not a little contribute.
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Such as when Mordicai acc••• •he two traitors for conspiring against Ahasuerus, (Est. 2. 〈 … 〉 and when the Prophet Elisha (2 King. 6.9.) discover••• •he stratagems of the Kings of Syria, to the King of Israel.
Such as when Mordecai acc••• •he two Traitors for conspiring against Ahasuerus, (Est. 2. 〈 … 〉 and when the Prophet Elisha (2 King. 6.9.) discover••• •he stratagems of the Kings of Syria, to the King of Israel.
(i.e.) when by wonderfull ways, and without the help of Man, a thing is brought to light, they either make their own tongues to betray themselves ( Psal. 64.8.) or are so brought to con••sion, that the hand of God is manifested in it.
(i.e.) when by wonderful ways, and without the help of Man, a thing is brought to Light, they either make their own tongues to betray themselves (Psalm 64.8.) or Are so brought to con••sion, that the hand of God is manifested in it.
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but God toucheth Absal•m, and causeth him to reject that counsel (which would have done his business for him) to his own ruin (2 Sam. 17.14.) God will touch Adonijah, even with a Panick fear, that when his business was almost done, he shall not dare to accomplish it (1 Kings 1.49.) so that all things turn to smoak, and vanish.
but God touches Absal•m, and Causes him to reject that counsel (which would have done his business for him) to his own ruin (2 Sam. 17.14.) God will touch Adonijah, even with a Panic Fear, that when his business was almost done, he shall not Dare to accomplish it (1 Kings 1.49.) so that all things turn to smoke, and vanish.
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He will make ready his Arrows upon their strings, against the face of their enemies, (Psal. 21.12.) Then shall ye understand (as in the case of Korah, Numb. 16.28, 29, 30) that the Lord himself giveth Salvation unto Kings,
He will make ready his Arrows upon their strings, against the face of their enemies, (Psalm 21.12.) Then shall you understand (as in the case of Korah, Numb. 16.28, 29, 30) that the Lord himself gives Salvation unto Kings,
For he that durst break down the Hedge before mentioned, what shall become of him? Did not Sheba for this lose his Head? Shimei his life? and the two Eunuchs theirs? What shall I add more? Time would fail me to tell you of Baanah and Rechab, Absalom and Achitophel, Adonijah and Joab, Zimri and Jozabad, with infinite more, who,
For he that durst break down the Hedge before mentioned, what shall become of him? Did not Sheba for this loose his Head? Shimei his life? and the two Eunuchs theirs? What shall I add more? Time would fail me to tell you of Baanah and Rechab, Absalom and Ahithophel, Adonijah and Joab, Zimri and Jozabad, with infinite more, who,
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Why is the Accent put upon Kings? Doth not the Wing of Gods Providence extend to all his Children? Have not others a share therein too? The Question is propounded by the Reverend and Learned Dr. Featly, who thus answers his own Proposal.
Why is the Accent put upon Kings? Does not the Wing of God's Providence extend to all his Children? Have not Others a share therein too? The Question is propounded by the Reverend and Learned Dr. Featly, who thus answers his own Proposal.
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Who can endure the least prick in that tender place? No more will God abide his Anointed to be touched, (1 Chron. 16.22.) You have heard, dear Christians!
Who can endure the least prick in that tender place? No more will God abide his Anointed to be touched, (1 Chronicles 16.22.) You have herd, dear Christians!
Pass we now from the Thesis to the Hypothesis; from Gods giving Salvation to Kings in general, to his delivering David his servant in particular, from the hurtful sword, which is the
Pass we now from the Thesis to the Hypothesis; from God's giving Salvation to Kings in general, to his delivering David his servant in particular, from the hurtful sword, which is the
what must he needs do then upon those that are faithful, and rule over such as are devoted to his Service? If he is wonderful in the Kings of the Earth, what then must he needs be in those Kings who are Nursing-Fathers to his Church and People? If in an Ethnick Ahasuerus, what in a religious David, a devout, a Pious Prince? what a King is among men, that is a David among Kings:
what must he needs do then upon those that Are faithful, and Rule over such as Are devoted to his Service? If he is wondered in the Kings of the Earth, what then must he needs be in those Kings who Are Nursing fathers to his Church and People? If in an Ethnic Ahasuerus, what in a religious David, a devout, a Pious Prince? what a King is among men, that is a David among Kings:
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But did that great King acknowledge this? No, he neither acknowledged himself Servant, nor. God, Lord. For so speaks he to the Three Children, Dan. 3.15. Let us see what God can deliver you out of my hands. Nor did Pharaoh acknowledge this:
But did that great King acknowledge this? No, he neither acknowledged himself Servant, nor. God, Lord. For so speaks he to the Three Children, Dan. 3.15. Let us see what God can deliver you out of my hands. Nor did Pharaoh acknowledge this:
nor take his rest till the Ark of God was provided for, ( Psalm. 132.2, 3.) In the bringing that back again, among other Servants of God, he so demeaned himself, that Michel (his own Wife) despised him,
nor take his rest till the Ark of God was provided for, (Psalm. 132.2, 3.) In the bringing that back again, among other Servants of God, he so demeaned himself, that Michael (his own Wife) despised him,
David was truly God's Servant, humble as a Servant, faithful as a Servant, a Servant according to his own heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. Most truly therefore, and to our purpose, it is here said, David his Servant. Hereupon we have that of God concerning his Servant David, Psalm 89.21.
David was truly God's Servant, humble as a Servant, faithful as a Servant, a Servant according to his own heart, 1 Sam. 13.14. Most truly Therefore, and to our purpose, it is Here said, David his Servant. Hereupon we have that of God Concerning his Servant David, Psalm 89.21.
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I need not spend time in giving you the particulars, you all know the danger he was in, danger so great, that we can attribute it to nothing else but God's Care and Protection, that he hath outliv'd it.
I need not spend time in giving you the particulars, you all know the danger he was in, danger so great, that we can attribute it to nothing Else but God's Care and Protection, that he hath outlived it.
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These Providences and Cares have been freshly instanced very lately, in a Deliverance from a Conspiracy abroad, hatched by a sort of men that nothing can oblige; no kindnesses, no endearments;
These Providences and Cares have been freshly instanced very lately, in a Deliverance from a conspiracy abroad, hatched by a sort of men that nothing can oblige; no Kindnesses, no endearments;
I shall therefore produce a fresher Instance, and that within the compass of this Days Thanksgiving, (being in Flanders, from whence our Royal Sovereign not long since return'd) an Instance no less miraculous tha• the former,
I shall Therefore produce a fresher Instance, and that within the compass of this Days Thanksgiving, (being in Flanders, from whence our Royal Sovereign not long since returned) an Instance no less miraculous tha• the former,
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The late Naval Victory, can that be oppugn'd, deny'd by any? and was not the Hand of God in it? It is as clear as the Sun in its Noon-Day Lustre, that the Wind fought against the Enemy,
The late Naval Victory, can that be oppugned, denied by any? and was not the Hand of God in it? It is as clear as the Sun in its Noon-Day Lustre, that the Wind fought against the Enemy,
as the Stars once against Sisera. The Wind hindred the French approaching us, and gave us an opportunity of coming up to them, which was no sooner done,
as the Stars once against Sisera. The Wind hindered the French approaching us, and gave us an opportunity of coming up to them, which was no sooner done,
even from the Cradle, an Instance (hardly to be seconded) of God's great and special Care, not rarely attending the Persons of those Princes to whom Religion and his Honour is dear, 〈 ◊ 〉 I am perswaded they be to this our Sovereign.
even from the Cradle, an Instance (hardly to be seconded) of God's great and special Care, not rarely attending the Persons of those Princes to whom Religion and his Honour is dear, 〈 ◊ 〉 I am persuaded they be to this our Sovereign.
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(1.) Common Morality doth inform every common capacity of this common Principle in Divinity, We must be thankful unto them who have been bountiful unto us:
(1.) Common Morality does inform every Common capacity of this Common Principle in Divinity, We must be thankful unto them who have been bountiful unto us:
Yea, the very Heathen, in their moral Favours feigned Ixion, because he had been unthankful to Jupiter, who saved his Life, to be tortured and tormented on a Wheel, crying, τὸν ἐυεργέτην ἀγαυαῖς ἀμοιβαῖς ἐποιχομένους τίμεσθαι:
Yea, the very Heathen, in their moral Favours feigned Ixion, Because he had been unthankful to Jupiter, who saved his Life, to be tortured and tormented on a Wheel, crying, τὸν ἐυεργέτην ἀγαυαῖς ἀμοιβαῖς ἐποιχομένους τίμεσθαι:
and who so tender of this his honour as his Children and Servants? Now what course take they for it? How do they give it him? Who so offereth me Praise and thanksgiving, (saith God) he honoureth me (Psalm 50.23.)
and who so tender of this his honour as his Children and Servants? Now what course take they for it? How do they give it him? Who so Offereth me Praise and thanksgiving, (Says God) he Honoureth me (Psalm 50.23.)
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I need not tell you that the Heathen after they had escaped shipwrack, hung up their Votivas Tabulas to Neptune: and after Victory, besides Supplications, they did put Garlands upon the Images of their Gods,
I need not tell you that the Heathen After they had escaped shipwreck, hung up their Votivas Tabulas to Neptune: and After Victory, beside Supplications, they did put Garlands upon the Images of their God's,
and left the chief spoils taken in War, in the Temple of Mars. I need not tell you that the Jews by the Command ment of God, reserved a golden pot of that Mannah, in the Ark, in memory of that Mannah which fell in the Wilderness:
and left the chief spoils taken in War, in the Temple of Mars. I need not tell you that the jews by the Command meant of God, reserved a golden pot of that Manna, in the Ark, in memory of that Manna which fell in the Wilderness:
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and in a thankful acknowledgment to eternise the Memorial of their passages out of Egypt, and freedom from Servitude, they altered their Calendar, and made that Month in which God by Moses delivered them out of the House of Bondage, the beginning of their Months. ( Exod. 12.2.) Let it suffice to tell you, that the Holy David in the reflections he made, either upon his danger or deliverances, ever looks up to Heaven,
and in a thankful acknowledgment to eternise the Memorial of their passages out of Egypt, and freedom from Servitude, they altered their Calendar, and made that Monn in which God by Moses Delivered them out of the House of Bondage, the beginning of their Months. (Exod 12.2.) Let it suffice to tell you, that the Holy David in the reflections he made, either upon his danger or Deliverances, ever looks up to Heaven,
To us, his Loyal Subjects. (1.) Hath God (who giveth Salvation unto Kings) •me after time, more especially at this time, delivered our Royal David from the hurtfull Sword? I shall then improve it to the discouragment of all Traitors and Ill-minded Persons against him:
To us, his Loyal Subject's. (1.) Hath God (who gives Salvation unto Kings) •me After time, more especially At this time, Delivered our Royal David from the hurtful Sword? I shall then improve it to the discouragement of all Traitors and Ill-minded Persons against him:
and ought not they to be as grateful to him? to come yet nearer home, Is our Royal David delivered from the hurtful Sword, and shall he not sing a new Song, a Song of Praise?
and ought not they to be as grateful to him? to come yet nearer home, Is our Royal David Delivered from the hurtful Sword, and shall he not sing a new Song, a Song of Praise?
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This needs no further confirmation, than our calling to mind this day we now keep, by Their Majesties Appointment, to preserve from oblivion his wonderful Preservation from imminent destruction;
This needs no further confirmation, than our calling to mind this day we now keep, by Their Majesties Appointment, to preserve from oblivion his wondered Preservation from imminent destruction;
and the fat of Lambs, (1 Sam. 15.22.) As if he had said, What, Saul, thinkest thou to bribe God with a Sacrifice while thou art disobedient to his Command? Dost thou take the Swan,
and the fat of Lambs, (1 Sam. 15.22.) As if he had said, What, Saul, Thinkest thou to bribe God with a Sacrifice while thou art disobedient to his Command? Dost thou take the Swan,
but upon a very plau•ible pretence, that Images of Brass and Gold are subject to many •asualties, they may be stolen away, they may be defaced and batter•d, foul indignity and scorn may be put upon 'em;
but upon a very plau•ible pretence, that Images of Brass and Gold Are Subject to many •asualties, they may be stolen away, they may be defaced and batter•d, foul indignity and scorn may be put upon they;
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Such Altars hath our Sovereign erected in the hearts of all his loving and loyal Subjects, upon which we offer this day, throughout all his Dominions, the Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving,
Such Altars hath our Sovereign erected in the hearts of all his loving and loyal Subject's, upon which we offer this day, throughout all his Dominions, the Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving,
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