The churches plea for the divine presence to prosper humane force in a sermon preached June 5, 1689, being the day appointed for a general fast and to implore the blessing of almighty God upon Their Majesties arms / by T. Cruso.
But whereas that (last mentioned) Psalm is introduc'd with a most sad and mournful Preface, holy David begins here in a more chearful strain, as more suited to the present dispensation, under which he was.
But whereas that (last mentioned) Psalm is introduced with a most sad and mournful Preface, holy David begins Here in a more cheerful strain, as more suited to the present Dispensation, under which he was.
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When that Psalm was penn'd, David seems to have been in actual danger, at the writing of this he is thought to have received the Mercy, which he prayed for before;
When that Psalm was penned, David seems to have been in actual danger, At the writing of this he is Thought to have received the Mercy, which he prayed for before;
and he now records his own Experience of God's Goodness to him, and powerful appearance for him in former difficulties and straits, not only as a standing encouragement to himself,
and he now records his own Experience of God's goodness to him, and powerful appearance for him in former difficulties and straits, not only as a standing encouragement to himself,
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and other beleivers then, but as a Typical pledge, and earnest of that glorious final victory which should be obtained by the true Militant Church over all her intestine and foreign Enemies under the conduct of Christ her exalted Head and Saviour in the Gospel Times.
and other believers then, but as a Typical pledge, and earnest of that glorious final victory which should be obtained by the true Militant Church over all her intestine and foreign Enemies under the conduct of christ her exalted Head and Saviour in the Gospel Times.
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among the rest, the Philistines did so, and the Syrians, the Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites, of whose Confederacy and conjunction in that accursed Cause, the Holy Ghost gives us a distinct account.
among the rest, the philistines did so, and the Syrians, the Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites, of whose Confederacy and conjunction in that accursed Cause, the Holy Ghost gives us a distinct account.
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David 's engagement in these just and necessary Wars against his, and Israel 's Adversaries (which were continued in some measure till the very birth of Solomon ) was the reason why God did not expect from him the building of the Temple; but however, God did not leave him alone in the carrying of them on,
David is engagement in these just and necessary Wars against his, and Israel is Adversaries (which were continued in Some measure till the very birth of Solomon) was the reason why God did not expect from him the building of the Temple; but however, God did not leave him alone in the carrying of them on,
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Moab (says he, verse 9. of this Psalm) is my wash-pot, and over Edom will I cast out my shooe, (expressions of great Contempt, and of the meanness and servitude of that state, which they should be brought into) over Philistia will I triumph.
Moab (Says he, verse 9. of this Psalm) is my washpot, and over Edom will I cast out my shoe, (expressions of great Contempt, and of the meanness and servitude of that state, which they should be brought into) over Philistia will I triumph.
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as we may learn from the Prophet, who foretelling the destruction of Edom, says, The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high, that sayest in thy heart, who shall bring me down to the ground? These Edomites, as they were lofty and insolent,
as we may Learn from the Prophet, who foretelling the destruction of Edom, Says, The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high, that Sayest in thy heart, who shall bring me down to the ground? These Edomites, as they were lofty and insolent,
so they were old and inveterate Enemies to the seed of Jacob; but David was led (as he wisht) by a mighty hand of Providence to vanquish and subdue them;
so they were old and inveterate Enemies to the seed of Jacob; but David was led (as he wished) by a mighty hand of Providence to vanquish and subdue them;
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verse wherein God [ had cast them off ] was in the Reign of Saul, when the sins of the Israelites were justly punisht, both by his Arbitrary practices, whom they foolishly courted,
verse wherein God [ had cast them off ] was in the Reign of Saul, when the Sins of the Israelites were justly punished, both by his Arbitrary practices, whom they foolishly courted,
The words contain in them two principal things. 1. An earnest enquiry after some effectual succour. Who will bring me into the strong City? Who will lead me into Edom? Not that David was ignorant, whence such succour might be had,
The words contain in them two principal things. 1. an earnest enquiry After Some effectual succour. Who will bring me into the strong city? Who will led me into Edom? Not that David was ignorant, whence such succour might be had,
like the blind world whose common cry is, who will shew us any good? (for he had an Eye which was always open, to the Everlasting Hills ) but to intimate, that he depended not upon any Military preparations, not upon any skill and courage of his own, nor upon the numbers and union of his people. The like passage we meet with elsewhere;
like the blind world whose Common cry is, who will show us any good? (for he had an Eye which was always open, to the Everlasting Hills) but to intimate, that he depended not upon any Military preparations, not upon any skill and courage of his own, nor upon the numbers and Union of his people. The like passage we meet with elsewhere;
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Who will rise up for me against the evil doers? Or who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? Implying, that he wanted and sought after some further help, beyond what he had already, in the concurrence of his Subjects and Allyes, whose service,
Who will rise up for me against the evil doers? Or who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? Implying, that he wanted and sought After Some further help, beyond what he had already, in the concurrence of his Subject's and Allies, whose service,
Wilt not thou, Oh God, who hast cast us off? And wilt not thou oh God, go forth with our Hosts? David forms his Petition into a Question, which he puts up to God with a becoming reverence, and yet with a warrantable boldness; as in other places also, after the same manner;
Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? And wilt not thou o God, go forth with our Hosts? David forms his Petition into a Question, which he puts up to God with a becoming Reverence, and yet with a warrantable boldness; as in other places also, After the same manner;
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I propose to handle these points severally, and conclude with an Application which may be suitable to them all, and to the design of this dayes Assembly.
I propose to handle these points severally, and conclude with an Application which may be suitable to them all, and to the Design of this days Assembly.
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This truth is grounded upon the passionate working of David 's Spirit, when his Forces were bent against bloudy Edom, he seems to be zealously inquisitive about the matter, Who will bring me into the strong City? &c.
This truth is grounded upon the passionate working of David is Spirit, when his Forces were bent against bloody Edom, he seems to be zealously inquisitive about the matter, Who will bring me into the strong city? etc.
Master carest thou not that we perish? What censure then can be too severe for those, who in the greatest distresse of Nations, do scarcely manifest the least concern? Though perhaps more than a Kingdom lyes under the hazard of perishing, there are multitudes of such a slothful and careless temper, that they will not put themselves to the trouble of considering; but sit at case, till almost every thing about them is not only shaken but removed. How many,
Master Carest thou not that we perish? What censure then can be too severe for those, who in the greatest distress of nations, do scarcely manifest the least concern? Though perhaps more than a Kingdom lies under the hazard of perishing, there Are Multitudes of such a slothful and careless temper, that they will not put themselves to the trouble of considering; but fit At case, till almost every thing about them is not only shaken but removed. How many,
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but at the same time, when all good men are ready to stand with their hands upon their Loins, or to fall upon their Knees, they are perfectly stupid and secure,
but At the same time, when all good men Are ready to stand with their hands upon their Loins, or to fallen upon their Knees, they Are perfectly stupid and secure,
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To be regardless of our present circumstances, or indifferent about them, argues an Heart wofully hardned, and is a sin which hath various sins in it.
To be regardless of our present Circumstances, or indifferent about them, argues an Heart woefully hardened, and is a sin which hath various Sins in it.
and therefore if they be in any measure let loose, 'tis a special dispensation which calls us to bethink our selves. Neither the roaring Lyon, nor any other Beasts of prey can go about, seeking whom they may devour, much less could they actually devour,
and Therefore if they be in any measure let lose, it's a special Dispensation which calls us to bethink our selves. Neither the roaring lion, nor any other Beasts of prey can go about, seeking whom they may devour, much less could they actually devour,
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if God would hedge them in. Without his permission, the waster cannot find in his heart to destroy, nor lay his design, nor do any thing in order to its accomplishment;
if God would hedge them in. Without his permission, the waster cannot find in his heart to destroy, nor lay his Design, nor do any thing in order to its accomplishment;
therefore, when wicked men are suffered to disturb our peace, and we are put to defend our selves by force, 'tis an awakening summons to serious consideration.
Therefore, when wicked men Are suffered to disturb our peace, and we Are put to defend our selves by force, it's an awakening summons to serious consideration.
he that moved the Officers in the Syrian Army to depart from Jehoshaphat, after they had surrounded him, is as able to keep them from coming nigh. The God, who gathers the wind in his fists, could block up the most threatening Fleets on their own shores; undoubtedly then,
he that moved the Officers in the Syrian Army to depart from Jehoshaphat, After they had surrounded him, is as able to keep them from coming High. The God, who gathers the wind in his fists, could block up the most threatening Fleets on their own shores; undoubtedly then,
Secondly, it discovers a want of Compassion to our Brethren. We know that the War now undertaken, is design'd for the relief of our Fellow-Protestants, as well as our own safety:
Secondly, it discovers a want of Compassion to our Brothers. We know that the War now undertaken, is designed for the relief of our Fellow-Protestants, as well as our own safety:
so that if this should fail and miscarry, we cannot without horror reflect upon the fatal consequences of it, with respect to them, as well as our selves.
so that if this should fail and miscarry, we cannot without horror reflect upon the fatal consequences of it, with respect to them, as well as our selves.
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and wo be to those whom God shall give up to fall under half that weight. When Moses and Aaron did but intercede with Pharoah: that the people of Israel might go and sacrifice to God in the wilderness, he presently increas't their task, and multiplyed their burdens;
and woe be to those whom God shall give up to fallen under half that weight. When Moses and Aaron did but intercede with Pharaoh: that the people of Israel might go and sacrifice to God in the Wilderness, he presently increased their task, and multiplied their burdens;
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whether in the field, or the deep: they are many of them (as the tribes of Israel said to David ) our bone and our flesh, and their Death should be precious in our sight upon that account.
whither in the field, or the deep: they Are many of them (as the tribes of Israel said to David) our bone and our Flesh, and their Death should be precious in our sighed upon that account.
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How does every man, that really engages in this great Expedition, carry his soul in his hand, and throw himself upon the sensible brink of Eternity? Not one of those many Thousands knows,
How does every man, that really engages in this great Expedition, carry his soul in his hand, and throw himself upon the sensible brink of Eternity? Not one of those many Thousands knows,
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should we not therefore be very thoughtful about the gaining of that mercy, which multitudes may pay so dearly for? Is it nothing to us, that in all likelihood, the sword must cut off so many of our Friends, before we are fully delivered from our Enemies? where is our Humanity and the sounding of our bowels? are they all shut up?
should we not Therefore be very thoughtful about the gaining of that mercy, which Multitudes may pay so dearly for? Is it nothing to us, that in all likelihood, the sword must Cut off so many of our Friends, before we Are Fully Delivered from our Enemies? where is our Humanity and the sounding of our bowels? Are they all shut up?
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for ought we know, it may fare well or ill with the Protestant Religion, and with all that adhere to it: (at least, all in these parts of the world.) God himself only is able to tell,
for ought we know, it may fare well or ill with the Protestant Religion, and with all that adhere to it: (At least, all in these parts of the world.) God himself only is able to tell,
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There is manifestly that upon the wheel, which as God is pleased to order and determine it, may turn the scale very much as to the fall of Sion or Babylon, the upholding of the Kingdom of Christ, or Antichrist, in Europe. The issue of it, is likely to be very glorious, or very dismal: the Gospel will either get or lose much ground:
There is manifestly that upon the wheel, which as God is pleased to order and determine it, may turn the scale very much as to the fallen of Sion or Babylon, the upholding of the Kingdom of christ, or Antichrist, in Europe. The issue of it, is likely to be very glorious, or very dismal: the Gospel will either get or loose much ground:
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If our Adversaries should be permitted to lift up their heads now, how will they trample our Holy faith under their feet? what havock and desolations will they make, wheresoever the name of Christ is duly call'd upon? how would the Conquest of these Kingdomes, and of those Provinces that have so seasonably assisted us (which God in mercy forbid) let them in like a flood upon the rest of the true Christian world? They would no longer say, let us break their bands in sunder, but conclude, that they had broken them,
If our Adversaries should be permitted to lift up their Heads now, how will they trample our Holy faith under their feet? what havoc and desolations will they make, wheresoever the name of christ is duly called upon? how would the Conquest of these Kingdoms, and of those Provinces that have so seasonably assisted us (which God in mercy forbid) let them in like a flood upon the rest of the true Christian world? They would no longer say, let us break their bans in sunder, but conclude, that they had broken them,
and therefore, is there not a cause for the deepest concernment? must we not be (like the Idols of our Enemies,) stocks and stones in deed, if we sit still and consider nothing,
and Therefore, is there not a cause for the Deepest concernment? must we not be (like the Idols of our Enemies,) stocks and stones in deed, if we fit still and Consider nothing,
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We are not to think that the stream of adverse Dispensations will never turn, or that he who seems to forget our misery a while, will forget it always. If God hath been angry, we must not therefore fancy, that he is Implacable; if his fury hath burnt like fire, it is no argument, that this fire cannot be quenched. Such conclusions are very absurd and irrational upon several accounts.
We Are not to think that the stream of adverse Dispensations will never turn, or that he who seems to forget our misery a while, will forget it always. If God hath been angry, we must not Therefore fancy, that he is Implacable; if his fury hath burned like fire, it is no argument, that this fire cannot be quenched. Such conclusions Are very absurd and irrational upon several accounts.
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As Job rebuk't his wife with saying, shall we receive good at the hands of God, and not evil? so on the other hand we may comfort our selves with this, Have we received evil at Gods hands,
As Job rebuked his wife with saying, shall we receive good At the hands of God, and not evil? so on the other hand we may Comfort our selves with this, Have we received evil At God's hands,
and the other justly inflicted.) As it is groundless presumption, when our mountain stands strong, to say, we shall never be moved; so 'tis unreasonable despair, when our Mountain hath been shaken, to say, we shall never be setled. Tho God is of one mind, and hath one general end, which is, to order and dispose all things for the best, yet his Infinite wisedom does not constantly observe one and the same method :
and the other justly inflicted.) As it is groundless presumption, when our mountain Stands strong, to say, we shall never be moved; so it's unreasonable despair, when our Mountain hath been shaken, to say, we shall never be settled. Though God is of one mind, and hath one general end, which is, to order and dispose all things for the best, yet his Infinite Wisdom does not constantly observe one and the same method:
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sometimes he glorifies himself, and does us good by our distresses, and at other times by our deliverance. The Beauty of Divine Providences consists partly in their Variety: the work of God would be lesse admirable, and his glory lesse visible,
sometime he Glorifies himself, and does us good by our Distresses, and At other times by our deliverance. The Beauty of Divine Providences consists partly in their Variety: the work of God would be less admirable, and his glory less visible,
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if His people were continually either under Smiling, or frowning Dispensations. Secondly, God hath his peculiar set times of Executing judgment, and of shewing compassion.
if His people were continually either under Smiling, or frowning Dispensations. Secondly, God hath his peculiar Set times of Executing judgement, and of showing compassion.
and this he is as careful to do, as to maintain and keep up the succession of day and night, of the Summers heat, and the Winters cold. Our Heavenly Father knows that we have need of both,
and this he is as careful to do, as to maintain and keep up the succession of day and night, of the Summer's heat, and the Winter's cold. Our Heavenly Father knows that we have need of both,
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What the Apostle says with respect to the Resurrection, every man in his own order, may be accommodated to this case, every thing falls out in its own order; when one work is accomplished, God begins another;
What the Apostle Says with respect to the Resurrection, every man in his own order, may be accommodated to this case, every thing falls out in its own order; when one work is accomplished, God begins Another;
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Therefore, 'tis no strange thing for God to remember mercy in wrath, and make light to shine out of darkness, and to turn the shadow of death into the morning.
Therefore, it's no strange thing for God to Remember mercy in wrath, and make Light to shine out of darkness, and to turn the shadow of death into the morning.
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Thirdly, It is no unusual thing for mercy to contract a peoples sufferings, and overrule the arguments which are brought by Justice. Though we cannot say, that God is ever really divided against himself, yet when he condescends to speak of himself after our manner, and in compliance with our infirmity, we read of a kind of struggling and contention between one Attribute and another.
Thirdly, It is no unusual thing for mercy to contract a peoples sufferings, and overrule the Arguments which Are brought by justice. Though we cannot say, that God is ever really divided against himself, yet when he condescends to speak of himself After our manner, and in compliance with our infirmity, we read of a kind of struggling and contention between one Attribute and Another.
I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim, &c. The Righteousness and the Goodness of God seemed here to be at variance,
I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim, etc. The Righteousness and the goodness of God seemed Here to be At variance,
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and after some dispute (as it were) the Goodness of God resolved to cease that controversie, which his Righteousness might have continued; the people were bent to back sliding from God, and therefore Justice was inclined to punish them still;
and After Some dispute (as it were) the goodness of God resolved to cease that controversy, which his Righteousness might have continued; the people were bent to back sliding from God, and Therefore justice was inclined to Punish them still;
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Fourthly, There is the less reason to look upon former Rejections as final, when the causes of them are in some measure removed. Perhaps, God cast us off before,
Fourthly, There is the less reason to look upon former Rejections as final, when the Causes of them Are in Some measure removed. Perhaps, God cast us off before,
for the sake of some National wickednesses, which are at this day purg'd. It could not be expected, that God should upon any occasion fight for us, when the body of the people in the same manner which Gamaliel spoke of, were fighting against God. While the Word of God (in a sense) was bound, I mean,
for the sake of Some National Wickednesses, which Are At this day purged. It could not be expected, that God should upon any occasion fight for us, when the body of the people in the same manner which Gamaliel spoke of, were fighting against God. While the Word of God (in a sense) was bound, I mean,
It is in vain to hide that which is too publickly known, and calls for solemn Repentance; the sin of Persecution (that mischief framed by a Law ) was for many years,
It is in vain to hide that which is too publicly known, and calls for solemn Repentance; the since of Persecution (that mischief framed by a Law) was for many Years,
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like Achan's accursed thing in our Camps; but God having now by the hands of our Senators opened a door for the free progress of the Gospel among our selves, one great obstacle of our Success against Foreign Enemies is taken out of the way.
like Achan's accursed thing in our Camps; but God having now by the hands of our Senators opened a door for the free progress of the Gospel among our selves, one great obstacle of our Success against Foreign Enemies is taken out of the Way.
A Legal Indulgence to Tender Consciences was as fit a preparative to this Fast, as this Fast is to the following War. I might add, that it may be, sometimes God went not forth with our Hosts,
A Legal Indulgence to Tender Consciences was as fit a preparative to this Fast, as this Fast is to the following War. I might add, that it may be, sometime God went not forth with our Hosts,
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when we have been helping those who sought our ruine, and weakening those that were always our refuge in distress, the assistance of his Providence would have argued his displeasure; but blessed be God, that now they who are Ʋnited with us in one Faith, are also joyned in one Interest and Cause, and therefore we may somewhat better expect God's Conjunction with us now than heretofore.
when we have been helping those who sought our ruin, and weakening those that were always our refuge in distress, the assistance of his Providence would have argued his displeasure; but blessed be God, that now they who Are Ʋnited with us in one Faith, Are also joined in one Interest and Cause, and Therefore we may somewhat better expect God's Conjunction with us now than heretofore.
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The Wine of astonishment which we have tasted, may now be made a refreshing Cordial. For Executions of Treatenings (as One well observes) should be taken as pawns of the performance of promises; the same unalterable Truth which binds to the one, will secure the other.
The Wine of astonishment which we have tasted, may now be made a refreshing Cordial. For Executions of Treatenings (as One well observes) should be taken as pawns of the performance of promises; the same unalterable Truth which binds to the one, will secure the other.
If God hath in faithfulness afflicted us, why should we question his Faithfulness in releiving us? We that have felt the lashes of his angry rod, when we were running from him, shall undoubtedly experience the succours of his mighty Arm, when we come back to him.
If God hath in faithfulness afflicted us, why should we question his Faithfulness in relieving us? We that have felt the Lashes of his angry rod, when we were running from him, shall undoubtedly experience the succours of his mighty Arm, when we come back to him.
The remembrance of former wounds, seems to be an encouraging motive to the Church to look for a gracious Cure; Come, and let us return unto the Lord, for he hath torn, and he will heal us; q. d.
The remembrance of former wounds, seems to be an encouraging motive to the Church to look for a gracious Cure; Come, and let us return unto the Lord, for he hath torn, and he will heal us; q. worser.
III. The Third Thing which I undertook to shew, is that God's favourable help is of most importance to be desired and obtained for the making of our Arms Victorious.
III. The Third Thing which I undertook to show, is that God's favourable help is of most importance to be desired and obtained for the making of our Arms Victorious.
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God does not accustom himself in these dayes to render means unnecessary by Miracles, but he renders them efficacious by the concurrent exercise of his own power.
God does not accustom himself in these days to render means unnecessary by Miracles, but he renders them efficacious by the concurrent exercise of his own power.
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As God does not raise up children to Abraham from the stones, but propagates an holy Seed in an ordinary way; so he does not defend us meerly by Invisible Legions of Angels, when there are Men to be employed for such a purpose.
As God does not raise up children to Abraham from the stones, but propagates an holy Seed in an ordinary Way; so he does not defend us merely by Invisible Legions of Angels, when there Are Men to be employed for such a purpose.
When God was about to make David King, in spite of all his opposers, he so turn'd the hearts of the Tribes of Israel, that they came to him to help him day by day, till it was a great Host, like the Host of God.
When God was about to make David King, in spite of all his opposers, he so turned the hearts of the Tribes of Israel, that they Come to him to help him day by day, till it was a great Host, like the Host of God.
God speaks of commanding, and calling his sanctified ones, and mustering them for the battail, and making them the weapons of his indignation to destroy the Land of Babylon.
God speaks of commanding, and calling his sanctified ones, and mustering them for the battle, and making them the weapons of his Indignation to destroy the Land of Babylon.
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Jesus Christ appeared as chief Captain of the Host of the Lord, when Joshua was their visible Leader. The sword of the Lord had the preheminence, when the sword of Gideon was drawn also.
jesus christ appeared as chief Captain of the Host of the Lord, when joshua was their visible Leader. The sword of the Lord had the pre-eminence, when the sword of gideon was drawn also.
Therefore he cries out here in the Text to God, Wilt not thou go forth with our Hosts? alluding (as some conceive) to God's marching before the Israelites in the cloudy Pillar, which was an Emblem and Token of his presence.
Therefore he cries out Here in the Text to God, Wilt not thou go forth with our Hosts? alluding (as Some conceive) to God's marching before the Israelites in the cloudy Pillar, which was an Emblem and Token of his presence.
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Indeed, 'tis the presence or absence of God, which makes the event of all Warlike Expeditions either good or bad; Deborah animates Barak with this, that Sisera would certainly fall into his hand, because the Lord was gone out before him;
Indeed, it's the presence or absence of God, which makes the event of all Warlike Expeditions either good or bad; Deborah animates Barak with this, that Sisera would Certainly fallen into his hand, Because the Lord was gone out before him;
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Creatures like our selves, have their part to perform but Almighty Aids are the principal thing. Upon this account, Moses was not contented with the guidance of an Angel, without the presence of God himself;
Creatures like our selves, have their part to perform but Almighty Aids Are the principal thing. Upon this account, Moses was not contented with the guidance of an Angel, without the presence of God himself;
nor have had opportunity of improving themselves by frequent practise, according to the methods and rules of Art, whom God (nevertheless) can instruct to discretion in this employment,
nor have had opportunity of improving themselves by frequent practice, according to the methods and rules of Art, whom God (nevertheless) can instruct to discretion in this employment,
He who is wonderful in Counsel, as well as excellent in working, does therefore many times chuse even in this case, the foolish things of the World to confound the wise;
He who is wondered in Counsel, as well as excellent in working, does Therefore many times choose even in this case, the foolish things of the World to confound the wise;
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What was David but a raw stripling, that ran from the Sheepfold to the Camp; and in a little while, he was set over the men of War, and made himself so famous, that the slaying of ten thousands was ascribed to him, and but thousands to Saul; the true cause of which is mentioned afterwards, the Lord was with him.
What was David but a raw stripling, that ran from the Sheepfold to the Camp; and in a little while, he was Set over the men of War, and made himself so famous, that the slaying of ten thousands was ascribed to him, and but thousands to Saul; the true cause of which is mentioned afterwards, the Lord was with him.
He that understood only how to handle a Crook, or play upon a Harp, must needs be taught of God, when he came to meddle with weapons of War. God can make those men considerable Helpers in a victorious Battel, whose Folly and Ignorance we might rather suspect to hinder it.
He that understood only how to handle a Crook, or play upon a Harp, must needs be taught of God, when he Come to meddle with weapons of War. God can make those men considerable Helpers in a victorious Battle, whose Folly and Ignorance we might rather suspect to hinder it.
Secondly, By Inspiring them with Courage. That God who hath put such a Nature into the Horse (which being a Brute, is not capable of the same impressions as a Man ) that He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted, neither turneth he back from the sword, &c. What a vigour can he easily diffuse by his unseen influence into the spirits of reasonable Creatures? It is thought, that Balaam refers to this,
Secondly, By Inspiring them with Courage. That God who hath put such a Nature into the Horse (which being a Brute, is not capable of the same impressions as a Man) that He mocks At Fear, and is not affrighted, neither turns he back from the sword, etc. What a vigour can he Easily diffuse by his unseen influence into the spirits of reasonable Creatures? It is Thought, that balaam refers to this,
The Presence of God with a People creates such an extraordinary chearfulness and joy, as when a Just and Gracious Prince comes into the Field, and is receiv'd by his Subjects and Souldiers with Universal Acclamations; it fills them with such Life, that they can look innumerable Deaths in the face, without paleness, or dejection;
The Presence of God with a People creates such an extraordinary cheerfulness and joy, as when a Just and Gracious Prince comes into the Field, and is received by his Subject's and Soldiers with Universal Acclamations; it fills them with such Life, that they can look innumerable Death's in the face, without paleness, or dejection;
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There is no such fortitude in the World, as that which proceeds from this very cause; the undaunted Christian Souldier does far exceed the Roman; for a Divine Principle and Motive must needs carry men a great deal further than a Moral. What hardships will he rejoyce to endure, what dangers will he prepare to meet, who feels an Immanuel, God with him!
There is no such fortitude in the World, as that which proceeds from this very cause; the undaunted Christian Soldier does Far exceed the Roman; for a Divine Principle and Motive must needs carry men a great deal further than a Moral. What hardships will he rejoice to endure, what dangers will he prepare to meet, who feels an Immanuel, God with him!
This quicken'd Jael (one of the feebler sex ) to do execution upon the mighty Sisera; and hath often prompted small Handfuls of men to be the bold Assailants of the most unequal numbers.
This quickened Jael (one of the feebler sex) to do execution upon the mighty Sisera; and hath often prompted small Handfuls of men to be the bold Assailants of the most unequal numbers.
I do not mean Literally, as God did to the Sodomites, who would have offer'd violence to Lot, and to the King of Syria's Troopers that were sent to apprehend Elisha; but in confounding and perplexing of all their Counsels and Designs,
I do not mean Literally, as God did to the Sodomites, who would have offered violence to Lot, and to the King of Syria's Troopers that were sent to apprehend Elisha; but in confounding and perplexing of all their Counsels and Designs,
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When Absalom 's Conspiracy was grown strong against his Father, God secured David by turning the subtle and politick advices of Achitophel into foolishness; and this was the way of Escape which David himself sought for;
When Absalom is conspiracy was grown strong against his Father, God secured David by turning the subtle and politic advices of Ahithophel into foolishness; and this was the Way of Escape which David himself sought for;
because if Absalom had follow'd that course which Achitophel chalk't out, David in all probability had lost the Kingdom. God first infatuates those, whom he intends to overthrow; he shuts their Eyes that they may not find their hands; he throws their reason and judgment into a dead sleep, and so hurries their distracted thoughts, that they cannot think one thought to their advantage.
Because if Absalom had followed that course which Ahithophel chalked out, David in all probability had lost the Kingdom. God First infatuates those, whom he intends to overthrow; he shuts their Eyes that they may not find their hands; he throws their reason and judgement into a dead sleep, and so hurries their distracted thoughts, that they cannot think one Thought to their advantage.
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The Egyptians had their Chariot wheels taken off in the Red Sea by Gods troubling of them, and the dreadful apprehension of his fighting for Israel. And so it was prophesied many years after this, that Egypt should tremble, because of the shaking of the hand of the Lord of hosts.
The egyptians had their Chariot wheels taken off in the Read Sea by God's troubling of them, and the dreadful apprehension of his fighting for Israel. And so it was prophesied many Years After this, that Egypt should tremble, Because of the shaking of the hand of the Lord of hosts.
The Philistims were scared with the sense of Gods coming into the Israelitish camp, when they shouted at the arrival of the Ark. Saul was perfectly disanimated, and lost the Spirit which he once had,
The philistines were scared with the sense of God's coming into the Israelitish camp, when they shouted At the arrival of the Ark Saul was perfectly disanimated, and lost the Spirit which he once had,
for God to change the very tempers of men from the greatest Courage, to the most sordid and shameful cowardise; as is said in the Prophet, the mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds, their might hath failed, they became as women.
for God to change the very tempers of men from the greatest Courage, to the most sordid and shameful cowardice; as is said in the Prophet, the mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds, their might hath failed, they became as women.
An Omnipotent God can in a moment take away the hearts of the stoutest Enemies; and by that means dis-able them from making that opposition which they would.
an Omnipotent God can in a moment take away the hearts of the Stoutest Enemies; and by that means disable them from making that opposition which they would.
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The Man that drew a bow at a venture, smote the King of Israel, though in a disguise, between the joints of the Harness, because it was God that guided the Arrow. So when the stone out of David 's sling sunk into Goliah 's forehead, which prov'd his mortal wound,
The Man that drew a bow At a venture, smote the King of Israel, though in a disguise, between the Joints of the Harness, Because it was God that guided the Arrow. So when the stone out of David is sling sunk into Goliath is forehead, which proved his Mortal wound,
Accidents seemingly most uncertain, as well as minute and inconsiderable, carry a great stroke in determining of Victories, when God goes forth with our Armies.
Accidents seemingly most uncertain, as well as minute and inconsiderable, carry a great stroke in determining of Victories, when God Goes forth with our Armies.
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Through God we shall do valiantly (we are the immediate Agents, but he furnishes with the active power, and brings forth the happy effect ) for he it is that shall tread down our Enemies.
Through God we shall do valiantly (we Are the immediate Agents, but he furnishes with the active power, and brings forth the happy Effect) for he it is that shall tread down our Enemies.
Having thus finished the Doctrinal matter contained in these words, I come now to make some Practical Improvement of it, with a special reference to the Occasion of this Day.
Having thus finished the Doctrinal matter contained in these words, I come now to make Some Practical Improvement of it, with a special Referente to the Occasion of this Day.
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This may be best done in the Answering of Two Questions; one of which tends to inform us of our present Duty, the other will supply us with Arguments to back it. Quest. I.
This may be best done in the Answering of Two Questions; one of which tends to inform us of our present Duty, the other will supply us with Arguments to back it. Quest. I.
This is the inlet and introduction to all other Mercies, which are Mercies indeed; therefore the Psalmist does not onely take notice of God's bringing back the captivity of Jacob, but that he had forgiven the iniquity of his people, and taken away all his wrath.
This is the inlet and introduction to all other mercies, which Are mercies indeed; Therefore the Psalmist does not only take notice of God's bringing back the captivity of Jacob, but that he had forgiven the iniquity of his people, and taken away all his wrath.
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and causes the soul to return unto its rest, though the Ears be fill'd with the Alarms of War; for if God heal the Iniquities of a Land, we may confidently pray for the healing of its breaches, and having regain'd his favour, we are entitled to his protection.
and Causes the soul to return unto its rest, though the Ears be filled with the Alarms of War; for if God heal the Iniquities of a Land, we may confidently pray for the healing of its Breaches, and having Regained his favour, we Are entitled to his protection.
All your pleadings with God will be insignificant, while your sins do so loudly plead against you; their cry will be heard, and make God absolutely deaf to yours.
All your pleadings with God will be insignificant, while your Sins do so loudly plead against you; their cry will be herd, and make God absolutely deaf to yours.
Thirdly, Link your pleas by Faith to the Intercessions of Jesus Christ. Faith ought to be found in all our wrestlings with God, and fightings with men;
Thirdly, Link your pleasant by Faith to the Intercessions of jesus christ. Faith ought to be found in all our wrestlings with God, and fightings with men;
This is that which hath subdued Kingdoms, and dispersed whole Armies of the Aliens. Ʋnbelief will spoil the good effects of our Repentance, and of all our other Duties and endeavours to pacify God, or defend our selves.
This is that which hath subdued Kingdoms, and dispersed Whole Armies of the Aliens. Ʋnbelief will spoil the good effects of our Repentance, and of all our other Duties and endeavours to pacify God, or defend our selves.
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Now the best way to support our Faith, and to secure the return of our Prayers, is to engage Christ as our Advocate with the Father. He is that Angel who pleaded for Judah and Jerusalem, at the end of the Captivity in Babylon, and whom God immediately answered with good and comfortable words.
Now the best Way to support our Faith, and to secure the return of our Prayers, is to engage christ as our Advocate with the Father. He is that Angel who pleaded for Judah and Jerusalem, At the end of the Captivity in Babylon, and whom God immediately answered with good and comfortable words.
Fourthly, Eye not private Revenge, nor personal Safety in your Requests, but the Glory of God. A single Eye, and a pure intention in the pouring out of Prayer upon such publick occasions, is the most material Circumstance.
Fourthly, Eye not private Revenge, nor personal Safety in your Requests, but the Glory of God. A single Eye, and a pure intention in the pouring out of Prayer upon such public occasions, is the most material Circumstance.
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God will not work to gratifie our Malice and hatred of others, or to indulge our Love of Carnal Ease, but for the advancing of his own name. Let this worthy end be design'd by us,
God will not work to gratify our Malice and hatred of Others, or to indulge our Love of Carnal Ease, but for the advancing of his own name. Let this worthy end be designed by us,
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but if instead of being stirr'd up by unfeigned Zeal for God, we are transported with heat of Passion, and thirst after Blood; we may justly look for a disappointment.
but if instead of being stirred up by unfeigned Zeal for God, we Are transported with heat of Passion, and thirst After Blood; we may justly look for a disappointment.
The Temper of David, when he prayed with respect to his Enemies, is very imitable; slay them not, but scatter them, and bring them down, O Lord our sheild.
The Temper of David, when he prayed with respect to his Enemies, is very imitable; slay them not, but scatter them, and bring them down, Oh Lord our shield.
so should we be very well contented, though God do give our Enemies a longer space of Repenting, if he cut off their further opportunities of sinning. Self must not be too much concern'd in any of our Petitions;
so should we be very well contented, though God do give our Enemies a longer Molle of Repenting, if he Cut off their further opportunities of sinning. Self must not be too much concerned in any of our Petitions;
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we should not aim so much at our own rescue from fear and danger, as that the name of God may be lifted up above Blasphemy and Reproach. Plead therefore for Victory with him, that you may be able to Triumph in his Praise.
we should not aim so much At our own rescue from Fear and danger, as that the name of God may be lifted up above Blasphemy and Reproach. Plead Therefore for Victory with him, that you may be able to Triumph in his Praise.
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To say, we would have Salvation just now, and in such a way, whether God judge it expedient or no, is not to intreat with Humility, but to dictate with Confidence.
To say, we would have Salvation just now, and in such a Way, whither God judge it expedient or no, is not to entreat with Humility, but to dictate with Confidence.
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If God Refuse to joyn with some Instruments, and will have others put up in their room, we are not to murmur with impatience, but acquiesce with thankfulness. If God do not give in the Victory at the first Assault, but will make us wait for it,
If God Refuse to join with Some Instruments, and will have Others put up in their room, we Are not to murmur with impatience, but acquiesce with thankfulness. If God do not give in the Victory At the First Assault, but will make us wait for it,
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and hold out our expectations, till we are almost ashamed, we should be satisfied, and look upon the Divine will as the fittest rule and measure of our own.
and hold out our Expectations, till we Are almost ashamed, we should be satisfied, and look upon the Divine will as the Fittest Rule and measure of our own.
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Sixthly, Do not forfeit the benefit of Assistance and succor from God, by sinful trusting in man. There is a vast difference between making use of Armies and Navies, and placing our confidence in them.
Sixthly, Do not forfeit the benefit of Assistance and succour from God, by sinful trusting in man. There is a vast difference between making use of Armies and Navies, and placing our confidence in them.
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Ships and Souldiers must not be made our Gods; for this will provoke the true God to leave us to them, and withdraw himself; and, whoever they are that unite with us,
Ships and Soldiers must not be made our God's; for this will provoke the true God to leave us to them, and withdraw himself; and, whoever they Are that unite with us,
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When we make Creatures the Objects of our Faith, they become the occasions of our Misery; and when we set them up as the Pillars of our Hope, they are turned into the Means of our ruine. It is the wretched folly of Mankind, that they know not how to keep Creatures in their due place; they cannot employ them, without depending on them.
When we make Creatures the Objects of our Faith, they become the occasions of our Misery; and when we Set them up as the Pillars of our Hope, they Are turned into the Means of our ruin. It is the wretched folly of Mankind, that they know not how to keep Creatures in their due place; they cannot employ them, without depending on them.
The Second Question which I proposed to answer, (and close this subject with) is, what encouragements have we to hope, that God may go forth with our hosts, and bring us into the strong Cities of our Enemies, upon our taking of such a course,
The Second Question which I proposed to answer, (and close this Subject with) is, what encouragements have we to hope, that God may go forth with our hosts, and bring us into the strong Cities of our Enemies, upon our taking of such a course,
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so their very profession is Anti-Christian. We may take with us the words of the Jews in reference to their Enemies, we are thine, thou never barest rule over them.
so their very profession is Antichristian. We may take with us the words of the jews in Referente to their Enemies, we Are thine, thou never barest Rule over them.
There are many things which confirm this truth, that the Lord loveth our Nation; and therefore we may hope, that he will deliver us, because he delights in us;
There Are many things which confirm this truth, that the Lord loves our nation; and Therefore we may hope, that he will deliver us, Because he delights in us;
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so that these Kingdoms which have been his rest so long, may be his rest for ever. This is David 's argument in this very Psalm, That thy beloved may be delivered, &c. The second thing which we may take some comfort in, is that the Cause is God's.
so that these Kingdoms which have been his rest so long, may be his rest for ever. This is David is argument in this very Psalm, That thy Beloved may be Delivered, etc. The second thing which we may take Some Comfort in, is that the Cause is God's.
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It is not like the unjust and usual Quarrels among Neighbouring Princes, where great injuries are oftentimes falsly pretended, but the enlarging of their Empire and Dominion is cheifly aimed at, and in order to it, the Lives of their innocent Subjects are sacrificed by heaps.
It is not like the unjust and usual Quarrels among Neighbouring Princes, where great injuries Are oftentimes falsely pretended, but the enlarging of their Empire and Dominion is chiefly aimed At, and in order to it, the Lives of their innocent Subject's Are sacrificed by heaps.
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The bloody Tyrant against whom this War is declared, and our Arms are levelled, hath made it his business and scope for many years upon that Throne of iniquity where he sits, to blot out the name of a Reformed Church from under Heaven;
The bloody Tyrant against whom this War is declared, and our Arms Are leveled, hath made it his business and scope for many Years upon that Throne of iniquity where he sits, to blot out the name of a Reformed Church from under Heaven;
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and therefore God (whose work it is to protect and vindicate the Church from and against her great Oppressors) must needs be interested in this affair.
and Therefore God (whose work it is to Pact and vindicate the Church from and against her great Oppressors's) must needs be interested in this affair.
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Surely then so great a persecutor as that Nimrod hath been, should receive the largest portion in God's Quiver. While Protestant Princes and States (together with others ) are provok't by his most barbarous violences to pour out their Vials of deserved wrath upon him, we then may also hope, that at the same time Heaven will inflict the vengeance of the Temple.
Surely then so great a persecutor as that Nimrod hath been, should receive the Largest portion in God's Quiver. While Protestant Princes and States (together with Others) Are provoked by his most barbarous violences to pour out their Vials of deserved wrath upon him, we then may also hope, that At the same time Heaven will inflict the vengeance of the Temple.
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and that this is but a day of small things in comparison of what we have yet to come, (unless our wretched folly and ingratitude prevent.) I would hope, that in our late Deliverance God laid the foundation of a glorious structure, and that our Adversaries (who perhaps yet think to cause the work to cease ) shall never be under any temptation to say, he began to build, but was not able to finish.
and that this is but a day of small things in comparison of what we have yet to come, (unless our wretched folly and ingratitude prevent.) I would hope, that in our late Deliverance God laid the Foundation of a glorious structure, and that our Adversaries (who perhaps yet think to cause the work to cease) shall never be under any temptation to say, he began to built, but was not able to finish.
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When God saved us a few months since, we were (like the rising Witnesses ) set upon our feet; but there is a voice of Providence to follow, which will call us up to heaven, i. e.
When God saved us a few months since, we were (like the rising Witnesses) Set upon our feet; but there is a voice of Providence to follow, which will call us up to heaven, i. e.
It is not very probable, that he who excites us so often to the perfecting of holiness, will desist himself from the perfecting of Mercy. Though our goodness too often is like the morning Cloud, which scatters a few drops (it may be) and rowls away, yet God's it not so;
It is not very probable, that he who excites us so often to the perfecting of holiness, will desist himself from the perfecting of Mercy. Though our Goodness too often is like the morning Cloud, which scatters a few drops (it may be) and rowls away, yet God's it not so;
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He that hath hitherto so remarkably prevented our destruction, is the same God, whom we at this day seek unto for the working out of our Salvation. THE END.
He that hath hitherto so remarkably prevented our destruction, is the same God, whom we At this day seek unto for the working out of our Salvation. THE END.
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