The great concern and zeal of a loyal people for a good king's preservation in the hazards of war. And the duty of such a people opened and enforced, in one of our monthly-fasts in a country parish. By the minister thereof.
Moreover, the Philistines had yet War again with Israel, and David went down, and his Servants with him, and fought against the Philistines; and David waxed faint.
Moreover, the philistines had yet War again with Israel, and David went down, and his Servants with him, and fought against the philistines; and David waxed faint.
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And Ishbi-benob, which was of the Sons of the Giant, (the weight of whose Spear weighed three hundred Shekels of Brass in weight) he being girded with a new Sword, thought to have slain David. But Abishai the Son of Zeruiah succoured him,
And Ishbi-benob, which was of the Sons of the Giant, (the weight of whose Spear weighed three hundred Shekels of Brass in weight) he being girded with a new Sword, Thought to have slave David. But Abishai the Son of Zeruiah succored him,
THese words are a very remarkable plece of Story, which is compleat in it self, and therefore I need not look upon what goes before it in this Chapter.
THese words Are a very remarkable plece of Story, which is complete in it self, and Therefore I need not look upon what Goes before it in this Chapter.
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and have but patience till I come to the Application, then I hope you will see, that what I shall deliver to you, will be very suitable to the Work and Duty of this Day;
and have but patience till I come to the Application, then I hope you will see, that what I shall deliver to you, will be very suitable to the Work and Duty of this Day;
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The true Reason of my chusing this Text, and that upon this Solemn Day, which requires an extraordinary seriousness, with the Application of the whole strength of our Hearts,
The true Reason of my choosing this Text, and that upon this Solemn Day, which requires an extraordinary seriousness, with the Application of the Whole strength of our Hearts,
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and how we should behave our selves under all those Circumstances under which the Sovereign and over-ruling Providence of the infinitely Wife and Almighty God hath subjected us.
and how we should behave our selves under all those circumstances under which the Sovereign and overruling Providence of the infinitely Wife and Almighty God hath subjected us.
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And I was moved to these Considerations, which I shall commend to you, by the great Thoughts of Heart which possess many honest, religious, and tender Persons.
And I was moved to these Considerations, which I shall commend to you, by the great Thoughts of Heart which possess many honest, religious, and tender Persons.
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when there are so many secret Discontents, and such open Talk? Beloved, we cannot be too much concerned for the Safety of their Sacred Persons, the Peace of these Kingdoms,
when there Are so many secret Discontents, and such open Talk? beloved, we cannot be too much concerned for the Safety of their Sacred Persons, the Peace of these Kingdoms,
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The Glory of God, the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus, and the Salvation of our Souls, by the Means of Grace, are as much concerned in the Success of this War,
The Glory of God, the Kingdom of our Lord jesus, and the Salvation of our Souls, by the Means of Grace, Are as much concerned in the Success of this War,
and then not only the Estates, Liberties, Properties, Bodies, and Lives, but precious Souls, and the Ark of God would fall into the Power of the Cruel.
and then not only the Estates, Liberties, Properties, Bodies, and Lives, but precious Souls, and the Ark of God would fallen into the Power of the Cruel.
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'Tis true, we have more to lose now at once than ever our Forefathers had; and therefore when we consider our Sins, we have more cause to fear than ever.
It's true, we have more to loose now At once than ever our Forefathers had; and Therefore when we Consider our Sins, we have more cause to Fear than ever.
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But let this comfort and encourage us to offer up strong Prayers and Cries to the God of Heaven, to God our Saviour, that the Glory of God's Truth, Mercy and Grace, being so specially and imminently concerned in this War, that his Wisdom and Power will the more sincerely appear for the preservation of Israel, and the Light of Israel. Call up Faith and Hope to put forth all their strength into those Prayers which go not out of feigned Lips. O for a strong Faith at the head of our Godly Sorrows and Humiliation for Sin this Day!
But let this Comfort and encourage us to offer up strong Prayers and Cries to the God of Heaven, to God our Saviour, that the Glory of God's Truth, Mercy and Grace, being so specially and imminently concerned in this War, that his Wisdom and Power will the more sincerely appear for the preservation of Israel, and the Light of Israel. Call up Faith and Hope to put forth all their strength into those Prayers which go not out of feigned Lips. O for a strong Faith At the head of our Godly Sorrows and Humiliation for since this Day!
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Is the Spirit of God departed from his praying, wrestling Jacobs in England, and gone to our Enemies Hearts? Is God, is the Ark of God in their Camp? Hath not God prepared his Arrows against the Persecutors? What inhumane Persecutions are the greatest of them guilty of!
Is the Spirit of God departed from his praying, wrestling Jacobs in England, and gone to our Enemies Hearts? Is God, is the Ark of God in their Camp? Hath not God prepared his Arrows against the Persecutors? What inhumane Persecutions Are the greatest of them guilty of!
O that we were sighing and crying for all the Abominations done in the midst of our Jerusalem! and that all in their Places would become zealous for the Glory of God, resolving every one to mortify his own Sins, disarming the Traitors against God, Church and State, in his own Heart,
O that we were sighing and crying for all the Abominations done in the midst of our Jerusalem! and that all in their Places would become zealous for the Glory of God, resolving every one to mortify his own Sins, disarming the Traitors against God, Church and State, in his own Heart,
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for whose sake God will spare us? But not to insist upon such Arguments for Hope, let us build upon one, it is a strong and a standing Argument, by inverting the Word of God,
for whose sake God will spare us? But not to insist upon such Arguments for Hope, let us built upon one, it is a strong and a standing Argument, by inverting the Word of God,
Wherefore should the Heathen say, (the French and Irish, the Philistines, the Enemies of the Lord that have so reproached him, that have destroyed all his Tabernacles in the Land say,) Where is now their God? Such an Encouragement as this may quicken us to a lively Attention to the Word of God,
Wherefore should the Heathen say, (the French and Irish, the philistines, the Enemies of the Lord that have so reproached him, that have destroyed all his Tabernacles in the Land say,) Where is now their God? Such an Encouragement as this may quicken us to a lively Attention to the Word of God,
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and David, ver. 5. The Philistines had been often destroyed and conquered by the Sword of David, and yet they begin another War with David, as the Phrase doth intimate;
and David, ver. 5. The philistines had been often destroyed and conquered by the Sword of David, and yet they begin Another War with David, as the Phrase does intimate;
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or it might be Impatience of Revenge that might stir them up, and they thought themselves strong enough to overcome and over-run Israel; or they might promise to themselves the Life of David, having a self-confident vain-glorious Giant, Ishbi-benob, who might brag as well as think of killing David. It is a righteous Judgment of God upon the inveterate Enemies of his People, which they see not, that they will not be quiet in their Possessions,
or it might be Impatience of Revenge that might stir them up, and they Thought themselves strong enough to overcome and overrun Israel; or they might promise to themselves the Life of David, having a self-confident vainglorious Giant, Ishbi-benob, who might brag as well as think of killing David. It is a righteous Judgement of God upon the inveterate Enemies of his People, which they see not, that they will not be quiet in their Possessions,
but after many Overthrows they will be making Wars against them. 2. And David went down, and his Servants with him, and fought against the Philistines;
but After many Overthrows they will be making Wars against them. 2. And David went down, and his Servants with him, and fought against the philistines;
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Nay, the Malice of the Philistines boil'd and swell'd, and broke out into an open Attempt and War against David, when they heard he was anointed; 2 Sam. 5.17. But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David King over Israel, all the Philistines came to seek David:
Nay, the Malice of the philistines boiled and swelled, and broke out into an open Attempt and War against David, when they herd he was anointed; 2 Sam. 5.17. But when the philistines herd that they had anointed David King over Israel, all the philistines Come to seek David:
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— And spread themselves in the Valley of Rephaim, v. 18. Is David anointed? has he taken the Kingdom upon him? then before he is settled in his Throne, we will seek him.
— And spread themselves in the Valley of Rephaim, v. 18. Is David anointed? has he taken the Kingdom upon him? then before he is settled in his Throne, we will seek him.
but the Providence of God turned this to David 's Glory, by giving him the Victory, they and their Images fell into his Hands, ver. 20, 21. When God designs a King,
but the Providence of God turned this to David is Glory, by giving him the Victory, they and their Images fell into his Hands, ver. 20, 21. When God designs a King,
but for the Glory of God, and Good of his Kingdom, with all the Labours and Dangers of a War. 3. The true Interest, Peace and Happiness of a Kingdom, is the Concernment of a good King.
but for the Glory of God, and Good of his Kingdom, with all the Labours and Dangers of a War. 3. The true Interest, Peace and Happiness of a Kingdom, is the Concernment of a good King.
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and now David is as much engaged to go out in Person against the Philistines. 4. A faithful and a valiant King will endure the great Toil and Weariness of a War,
and now David is as much engaged to go out in Person against the philistines. 4. A faithful and a valiant King will endure the great Toil and Weariness of a War,
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even to Faintness. 5. That even a David, a Servant of God, will find it a hard and hazardous Work to fight his Enemies. 6. A good and valiant King will expose his own Person,
even to Faintness. 5. That even a David, a Servant of God, will find it a hard and hazardous Work to fight his Enemies. 6. A good and valiant King will expose his own Person,
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David waxed faint, but yet stands his ground. 7. The best and stoutest King must feel his own Infirmities, that he may know that he conquereth not by his own Strength. 8. That though a good King shall prevail,
David waxed faint, but yet Stands his ground. 7. The best and Stoutest King must feel his own Infirmities, that he may know that he conquereth not by his own Strength. 8. That though a good King shall prevail,
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4. Ver. 16. And Ishbi-benob, &c. How exact an account have we here given us of this great Enemy of David? By his Name, a very notorious and noted Man, his Descent and Family, which was of the Sons of the Giant;
4. Ver. 16. And Ishbi-benob, etc. How exact an account have we Here given us of this great Enemy of David? By his Name, a very notorious and noted Man, his Descent and Family, which was of the Sons of the Giant;
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and fitted for his purpose to kill David. The judicious Peter Martyr doth conjecture, that he might be girded about in sign of his being made some Officer in the Army,
and fitted for his purpose to kill David. The judicious Peter Martyr does conjecture, that he might be girded about in Signen of his being made Some Officer in the Army,
though when he was young he killed G•liah; but now David waxed faint: In respect of Strength and stature, what was David to him? but now here's David at a Disadvantage, he waxed faint. There may be sometimes great Disproportions between the Servants of God, and the Enemies of God:
though when he was young he killed G•liah; but now David waxed faint: In respect of Strength and stature, what was David to him? but now here's David At a Disadvantage, he waxed faint. There may be sometime great Disproportions between the Servants of God, and the Enemies of God:
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as Goliah was, from whom some great Action might be expected: The Enemies of God and his People may be furnished with Men extraordinarily fitted, prepared,
as Goliath was, from whom Some great Actium might be expected: The Enemies of God and his People may be furnished with Men extraordinarily fitted, prepared,
How curious were our Enemies, the Philistines, in the choice of Regiments of great Stature and Strength? what confidence was put in them? and yet they proved but like Babes and Lubbars.
How curious were our Enemies, the philistines, in the choice of Regiments of great Stature and Strength? what confidence was put in them? and yet they proved but like Babes and Lubbars.
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(3.) This Ishbi-benob was girded with a new Sword, that is, as some conjecture, he was newly made some great Officer, from his being girded, a Mark of Honour;
(3.) This Ishbi-benob was girded with a new Sword, that is, as Some conjecture, he was newly made Some great Officer, from his being girded, a Mark of Honour;
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and others think it might be a new Sword, not used before, the Edg of it was first to be tried upon David 's Pers•• How proud might this Man be of his Name, his Stature, his Strength, his Command,
and Others think it might be a new Sword, not used before, the Edge of it was First to be tried upon David is Pers•• How proud might this Man be of his Name, his Stature, his Strength, his Command,
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and yet his Weapon shall not prosper against Good King David. Our Enemies the Philistines, have changed the way of fighting, invented new Instruments of War to make themselves the more formidable;
and yet his Weapon shall not prosper against Good King David. Our Enemies the philistines, have changed the Way of fighting, invented new Instruments of War to make themselves the more formidable;
for Abishai succcoured David, who waxed faint. Hence learn, the Enemy of David may be prepared to kill, may have a great Advantage over him, being weak and faint,
for Abishai succcoured David, who waxed faint. Hence Learn, the Enemy of David may be prepared to kill, may have a great Advantage over him, being weak and faint,
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(5.) He thought to have slain David, or he spake, as the word signifies, of killing David; perhaps by thinking of killing the King, he was ambitious to have the Glory of winning the Field,
(5.) He Thought to have slave David, or he spoke, as the word signifies, of killing David; perhaps by thinking of killing the King, he was ambitious to have the Glory of winning the Field,
and routing Israel, perhaps to avenge the Philistines so often beaten and destroyed by David; his Spight and Aim was at David, not to take him, not to maim and hurt him, but outright to kill him:
and routing Israel, perhaps to avenge the philistines so often beaten and destroyed by David; his Spite and Aim was At David, not to take him, not to maim and hurt him, but outright to kill him:
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and that King who turns not his back upon God's Cause, Religion, and People, may humbly expect that God will not turn his back upon him in his greatest Dangers,
and that King who turns not his back upon God's Cause, Religion, and People, may humbly expect that God will not turn his back upon him in his greatest Dangers,
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5. In ver. 17. we have these Remarkables. 1. A famous Act of Abishai the Son of Zeruiah who succoured David, and he smote the Philistine, and killed him.
5. In ver. 17. we have these Remarkables. 1. A famous Act of Abishai the Son of Zeruiah who succored David, and he smote the Philistine, and killed him.
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that our Light and Glory may not be put out with thy Life, who art the Light of Israel. 4. David 's Permission of that Oath and Resolution of the People,
that our Light and Glory may not be put out with thy Life, who art the Light of Israel. 4. David is Permission of that Oath and Resolution of the People,
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1st. Abishai the Son of Zeruiah; he was a valiant Man, and David 's Sister's Son. Whence observe, It is under God and next to a Guard of Angels, a great Security for a King to have a Confident,
1st. Abishai the Son of Zeruiah; he was a valiant Man, and David is Sister's Son. Whence observe, It is under God and next to a Guard of Angels, a great Security for a King to have a Confident,
whether he was there by Command as in his Place, or whether brought thither by the Providence of the Lord of Battel, there he was at hand for this eminent Service. Whence we will observe;
whither he was there by Command as in his Place, or whither brought thither by the Providence of the Lord of Battle, there he was At hand for this eminent Service. Whence we will observe;
and the Lord of Hosts, would place an Abishai near his Person to succour him in time of need. 2. It is a great Duty and Praise of a valiant loyal Captain,
and the Lord of Hosts, would place an Abishai near his Person to succour him in time of need. 2. It is a great Duty and Praise of a valiant loyal Captain,
This is true Fidelity both to the King and Israel also. 4. Whoever the Person be who defends David in a time of Danger, deserves to be remembred and honoured for it;
This is true Fidis both to the King and Israel also. 4. Whoever the Person be who defends David in a time of Danger, deserves to be remembered and honoured for it;
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And this should be a great Encouragement to all that are in chief Place, or near the Person of our King, to expose themselves to sight for the King's Preservation:
And this should be a great Encouragement to all that Are in chief Place, or near the Person of our King, to expose themselves to sighed for the King's Preservation:
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for he must know and acknowledg he cannot always hold out, nor conquer all with his own Hands. 7. That such as come in to succour a King in time of Danger, should not hinder,
for he must know and acknowledge he cannot always hold out, nor conquer all with his own Hands. 7. That such as come in to succour a King in time of Danger, should not hinder,
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This must be one of our Petitions for him, that either God would bind up the Hands of every villanous Ishbi-benob, or send him some one or more to succour him, as he did David.
This must be one of our Petitions for him, that either God would bind up the Hands of every villainous Ishbi-benob, or send him Some one or more to succour him, as he did David.
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shall we then only venture, and reckon according to Sense and Reason? This is unworthy of the People of the mighty and living God, who should look by Faith upon him,
shall we then only venture, and reckon according to Sense and Reason? This is unworthy of the People of the mighty and living God, who should look by Faith upon him,
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The Philistines had an Ishbi-benob, and David had an Abishai on his side, who proved too hard for him. 2. When the Enemies of David exceed in Stature, Strength and Arms, it makes them but the more bold to venture and design what will prove to their own Destruction.
The philistines had an Ishbi-benob, and David had an Abishai on his side, who proved too hard for him. 2. When the Enemies of David exceed in Stature, Strength and Arms, it makes them but the more bold to venture and Design what will prove to their own Destruction.
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because every Battel against them is the Lord's, therefore they cannot stand. 3. A great, a bold, a daring Enemy of David, is as soon killed as the weakest;
Because every Battle against them is the Lord's, Therefore they cannot stand. 3. A great, a bold, a daring Enemy of David, is as soon killed as the Weakest;
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and his David, may imagine and design greatest mischief to him, but are so far from being able to execute and perform their Counsels and Designs, that they perish in the attempt to execute them. 5. The Servants of God and the King should not fear a Philistine,
and his David, may imagine and Design greatest mischief to him, but Are so Far from being able to execute and perform their Counsels and Designs, that they perish in the attempt to execute them. 5. The Servants of God and the King should not Fear a Philistine,
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There is a great difference to be made between some Enemies and others. 7. The Instruments of God's Judgments upon his Enemies, do quickly and effectually execute his Pleasure upon them;
There is a great difference to be made between Some Enemies and Others. 7. The Instruments of God's Judgments upon his Enemies, do quickly and effectually execute his Pleasure upon them;
They had in another case withstood the King's Declaration to them of going in person with his Army into the Field against Absalom. There they did more than humbly disswade the King from going;
They had in Another case withstood the King's Declaration to them of going in person with his Army into the Field against Absalom. There they did more than humbly dissuade the King from going;
they swore unto the King, thou shalt go no more to Battel, &c. What would some of our late Asserters and Promoters of the Absolute Power of Kings have said of this Case? The Persons were all David 's Subjects,
they swore unto the King, thou shalt go no more to Battle, etc. What would Some of our late Asserters and Promoters of the Absolute Power of Kings have said of this Case? The Persons were all David is Subjects,
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Tho their Concernment for the King and Kingdom's Preservation and Welfare was good, yet thus it would have been interpreted. 1. To restrain the King from going out to Battel any more. 2. And for them to swear that he should not go, was to exercise an Act of Superiority and Usurpation over the King's Power and Liberty. 3. And tho the End and Intention was good to preserve the King's Life,
Tho their Concernment for the King and Kingdom's Preservation and Welfare was good, yet thus it would have been interpreted. 1. To restrain the King from going out to Battle any more. 2. And for them to swear that he should not go, was to exercise an Act of Superiority and Usurpation over the King's Power and Liberty. 3. And though the End and Intention was good to preserve the King's Life,
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and the Light of Israel, yet was it not doing ill that good might come of it? 4. Was it not ill done of David the King to suffer such an Oath to be made,
and the Light of Israel, yet was it not doing ill that good might come of it? 4. Was it not ill done of David the King to suffer such an Oath to be made,
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and an emboldning of Subjects to combine and to swear, obtaining this, to have what they list at any time? Was it not a defect in David 's Government, to suffer this,
and an emboldening of Subject's to combine and to swear, obtaining this, to have what they list At any time? Was it not a defect in David is Government, to suffer this,
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That which is obvious will keep us from falling into Briars in the dark. 1. It is certain that David was a Sovereign King in his Kingdom. 2. His Government was by God's Institution and Appointment. 3. King and People were so united for the most part, that they agreed in one common Design and End, the Publick Good, here called the Light of Israel. The People did highly and justly honour and esteem the King, and the King did sincerely regard their Prosperity and Happiness. 4. The People were not a Generation of brutish Animals, nor so despised;
That which is obvious will keep us from falling into Briers in the dark. 1. It is certain that David was a Sovereign King in his Kingdom. 2. His Government was by God's Institution and Appointment. 3. King and People were so united for the most part, that they agreed in one Common Design and End, the Public Good, Here called the Light of Israel. The People did highly and justly honour and esteem the King, and the King did sincerely regard their Prosperity and Happiness. 4. The People were not a Generation of brutish Animals, nor so despised;
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they know wherein the Happiness of their Kingdom did consist, and made bold to do more than petition, they gainsaid the King's Will, in conscience of his and the common Safety. 5. The King did not oppose his Will against their Safety, and free Resolutions neither;
they know wherein the Happiness of their Kingdom did consist, and made bold to do more than petition, they gainsaid the King's Will, in conscience of his and the Common Safety. 5. The King did not oppose his Will against their Safety, and free Resolutions neither;
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and their expressing and declaring that Sense, is not inconsistent with their strictest Duty, nor highest Honour towards a Sovereign King of God's own Designation:
and their expressing and declaring that Sense, is not inconsistent with their Strictest Duty, nor highest Honour towards a Sovereign King of God's own Designation:
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3dly. The reason of their Oath to the King contains very excellent matter, which being duly applied, will be a means to continue to us the Light of our Israel.
3dly. The reason of their Oath to the King contains very excellent matter, which being duly applied, will be a means to continue to us the Light of our Israel.
And this is the difference between a King of God's Donation and Appointment, and a King by a judicial Permission, to a dissatisfied, discontented People.
And this is the difference between a King of God's Donation and Appointment, and a King by a judicial Permission, to a dissatisfied, discontented People.
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When he was rejected, God provided him a King, as he told Samuel; and he whom God provided in Mercy, was a Light to Israel: God's Favour did shine upon Israel, through David their King.
When he was rejected, God provided him a King, as he told Samuel; and he whom God provided in Mercy, was a Light to Israel: God's Favour did shine upon Israel, through David their King.
Do not they forget God's unlimited Soveraignty over all the Kingdoms of the World, who assert the absolute Power of Kings in their own Dominions, to set up and cast down, without respect to Justice or Mercy? But the God of the whole Earth hath in Justice driven away one, and brought in another: Greatest Mercy!
Do not they forget God's unlimited Sovereignty over all the Kingdoms of the World, who assert the absolute Power of Kings in their own Dominions, to Set up and cast down, without respect to justice or Mercy? But the God of the Whole Earth hath in justice driven away one, and brought in Another: Greatest Mercy!
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they remembred the evil Days of Saul, (out of which David in his Lamentation for him pick'd the best) in comparison of which the Days of David were like Light compared to Darkness and Tempest.
they remembered the evil Days of Saul, (out of which David in his Lamentation for him picked the best) in comparison of which the Days of David were like Light compared to Darkness and Tempest.
not only the Light and Glory of his own Family, and the House of David, but the Light of Israel; that the Light of Israel, and not of Judah or Bethlehem only,
not only the Light and Glory of his own Family, and the House of David, but the Light of Israel; that the Light of Israel, and not of Judah or Bethlehem only,
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They value him according to his Worth, when they admire and honour him as the very Light of Israel, and therefore they do with all humility and earnestness, oblige him to keep out of the reach of the Enemies Sword;
They valve him according to his Worth, when they admire and honour him as the very Light of Israel, and Therefore they do with all humility and earnestness, oblige him to keep out of the reach of the Enemies Sword;
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but the Argument reacheth further, to the common and publick Danger, if he hazard himself, and the common and publick Benefit of Israel, of the whole Kingdom;
but the Argument reaches further, to the Common and public Danger, if he hazard himself, and the Common and public Benefit of Israel, of the Whole Kingdom;
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Here they intimate, that they will go to Battel when there is cause, and more they cannot venture, more they cannot do than serve the King with their Estates and Lives;
Here they intimate, that they will go to Battle when there is cause, and more they cannot venture, more they cannot do than serve the King with their Estates and Lives;
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for his Peoples Profit and Welfare, should imploy all his Abilities for their Prosperity, he should communicate and send forth all his Abilities and Powers, (as the Sun diffuseth his Influences upon inferior Bodies) to make his People happy in him:
for his Peoples Profit and Welfare, should employ all his Abilities for their Prosperity, he should communicate and send forth all his Abilities and Powers, (as the Sun diffuseth his Influences upon inferior Bodies) to make his People happy in him:
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4thly. The last Particular in the Verse is, the King's Acquiescence and tacit Concession and Permission of their Oath taken out of sincere Loyalty and Affection to the King's Preservation, and their own in him.
4thly. The last Particular in the Verse is, the King's Acquiescence and tacit Concession and Permission of their Oath taken out of sincere Loyalty and Affection to the King's Preservation, and their own in him.
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and swear also? then he takes himself to be obliged to condescend and acquiesce. I am perswaded this Doctrine was true in those ancient and purest Times.
and swear also? then he Takes himself to be obliged to condescend and acquiesce. I am persuaded this Doctrine was true in those ancient and Purest Times.
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After that David had commanded and ordered his Army into three Bodies, under three Generals, and given them Orders, he declared he would go forth with them:
After that David had commanded and ordered his Army into three Bodies, under three Generals, and given them Order, he declared he would go forth with them:
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but in being ruled by his Peoples plain Advice, he shewed he loved Israel better than Absalom. And the Reason which lay concealed was, that he might take care to save Absalom alive.
but in being ruled by his Peoples plain advice, he showed he loved Israel better than Absalom. And the Reason which lay concealed was, that he might take care to save Absalom alive.
take notice, that this did not proceed from David 's weakness and oversight; it was not from Error in Government, for David was under no eclipse of Understanding,
take notice, that this did not proceed from David is weakness and oversight; it was not from Error in Government, for David was under no eclipse of Understanding,
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and David sent forth a third part of his Army under Joab, and a third part of his Army under the hand of Abishai the Son of Zeruiah, Joab 's Brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. As he could Marshal an Army,
and David sent forth a third part of his Army under Joab, and a third part of his Army under the hand of Abishai the Son of Zeruiah, Joab is Brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. As he could Marshal an Army,
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the King and the People sought not their own private Things, or factious Designs; the Souldiers did not resist their King out of Impudence, but Reverence and Love.
the King and the People sought not their own private Things, or factious Designs; the Soldiers did not resist their King out of Impudence, but reverence and Love.
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but till then, the Reasons of a People, for the King's Honour and Safety, and Peace of the Kingdom, by putting an End to Wars and quietting Insurrections, are not to be despised,
but till then, the Reasons of a People, for the King's Honour and Safety, and Peace of the Kingdom, by putting an End to Wars and quieting Insurrections, Are not to be despised,
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Publick Reason should prevail against private Affection in publick Persons. As David was over-ruled, without usurpation of the People upon his Soveraignty, at that time,
Public Reason should prevail against private Affection in public Persons. As David was overruled, without usurpation of the People upon his Sovereignty, At that time,
though they swear he should not go out and endanger Himself and the State, he did not make them an Example by Punishment or Revenge for medling with his Prerogative.
though they swear he should not go out and endanger Himself and the State, he did not make them an Exampl by Punishment or Revenge for meddling with his Prerogative.
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It was when a People understood their own Good, and sought it with one Consent, and when the King consented to it, when one Light was the Light of both.
It was when a People understood their own Good, and sought it with one Consent, and when the King consented to it, when one Light was the Light of both.
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I have gone over the Words, and made too many Observations to be discoursed on. I desire now further, that you would more particularly observe two Points.
I have gone over the Words, and made too many Observations to be discoursed on. I desire now further, that you would more particularly observe two Points.
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How do the benign Influences of the Light make the Earth to flourish? How prosperous was Israel under the Light of David! The Dread and Horror of the Night is driven away at the Appearance of the Light;
How do the benign Influences of the Light make the Earth to flourish? How prosperous was Israel under the Light of David! The Dread and Horror of the Night is driven away At the Appearance of the Light;
therefore God would not destroy Judah, because he had promised David to give him a Light, that is, a Successor in his Throne, to give Light to his People:
Therefore God would not destroy Judah, Because he had promised David to give him a Light, that is, a Successor in his Throne, to give Light to his People:
A bad King may cause carnal and profane Joy to the Wicked, but then he is the Cause and Grief and Trouble to them that fear God We are not to call that Light which makes the Wicked to rejoice in their Wickedness,
A bad King may cause carnal and profane Joy to the Wicked, but then he is the Cause and Grief and Trouble to them that Fear God We Are not to call that Light which makes the Wicked to rejoice in their Wickedness,
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Whon the Righteous are in Authority, the People rejoice; but when the Wicked beareth Rule, the People mourn, Prov. 29.2. Light is borrowed to express Joy and Gladness:
Whon the Righteous Are in authority, the People rejoice; but when the Wicked bears Rule, the People mourn, Curae 29.2. Light is borrowed to express Joy and Gladness:
Light is sown for the Righteous, and Gladness for the upright in Heart, Psal. 97.11. Then had the Jews Light and Gladness, and Joy and Honour, Esther 8.16.
Light is sown for the Righteous, and Gladness for the upright in Heart, Psalm 97.11. Then had the jews Light and Gladness, and Joy and Honour, Esther 8.16.
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such a King was David, such a Blessing was he to Israel. When the Ark of God was taken, the miserable sorrowful Wife of Phineas called her Child's Name Ichabod, because the Glory was departed from Israel: and she said, The Glory is departed from Israel;
such a King was David, such a Blessing was he to Israel. When the Ark of God was taken, the miserable sorrowful Wife of Phinehas called her Child's Name ichabod, Because the Glory was departed from Israel: and she said, The Glory is departed from Israel;
for the Ark of God is taken, 1 Sam. 4.21, 22. Surely Salvation is nigh them that fear him, that Glory may dwell in our Land, Psal. 85.9. Christ is called, A Light to the Gentiles, and the Glory of his People Israel, Luke 2.32.
for the Ark of God is taken, 1 Sam. 4.21, 22. Surely Salvation is High them that Fear him, that Glory may dwell in our Land, Psalm 85.9. christ is called, A Light to the Gentiles, and the Glory of his People Israel, Lycia 2.32.
The Glory and Liberty of the Gospel in its Ministry, Ordinances, and Profession of its Truth and Beauty of Holiness, doth exalt a Nation, advanceth it in great Honour;
The Glory and Liberty of the Gospel in its Ministry, Ordinances, and Profession of its Truth and Beauty of Holiness, does exalt a nation, Advanceth it in great Honour;
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and when a King doth reign in Righteousness, then he imitates and represents the Sun of Righteousnes, Christ Jesus the King, the Scepter of whose Kingdom is a Scepter of Righteousness, who ariseth with healing in his Wings.
and when a King does Reign in Righteousness, then he imitates and represents the Sun of Righteousness, christ jesus the King, the Sceptre of whose Kingdom is a Sceptre of Righteousness, who arises with healing in his Wings.
A King that reigns in Righteousness may yet further be compared to the Light, as he doth by himself, by his righteous Laws declare and enact what is just and right, that by the Light of his Laws People may see the Light of the Rule, and the Path of Righteousness;
A King that reigns in Righteousness may yet further be compared to the Light, as he does by himself, by his righteous Laws declare and enact what is just and right, that by the Light of his Laws People may see the Light of the Rule, and the Path of Righteousness;
and sinful Pleasure of the King, with a Commission during Pleasure, to take away the Lives of innocent Men, to countenance false Witnesses, perplex or threaten the True, disannul Charters,
and sinful Pleasure of the King, with a Commission during Pleasure, to take away the Lives of innocent Men, to countenance false Witnesses, perplex or threaten the True, disannul Charters,
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and the like) Righteousness may run down like a mighty stream: When these do distribute Justice between the King and his People, and Subject and Subject;
and the like) Righteousness may run down like a mighty stream: When these do distribute justice between the King and his People, and Subject and Subject;
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for Righteousness and Judgment will be the Stability or Establishment of his Throne; For by Righteousness the Throne is established, Prov. 16.12. 6. The King is a Light to Israel, as David was for the Security and Protection received from him:
for Righteousness and Judgement will be the Stability or Establishment of his Throne; For by Righteousness the Throne is established, Curae 16.12. 6. The King is a Light to Israel, as David was for the Security and Protection received from him:
they are like a Pillar of Fire for the Direction and Protection of Israel. Hezekiah in the Type of Jesus Christ, was foretold, that he should be a King to reign in Righteousness,
they Are like a Pillar of Fire for the Direction and Protection of Israel. Hezekiah in the Type of jesus christ, was foretold, that he should be a King to Reign in Righteousness,
that Fitness for Government which is in him, the placing of him in his Throne, the removing of him from one part of his Sphere to another, is a Remove made by the special Providence of God.
that Fitness for Government which is in him, the placing of him in his Throne, the removing of him from one part of his Sphere to Another, is a Remove made by the special Providence of God.
4. But notwithstanding these great Advantages the King had of doing Good, and the People received from his diffusive Goodness, yet he is liable to Mortality;
4. But notwithstanding these great Advantages the King had of doing Good, and the People received from his diffusive goodness, yet he is liable to Mortality;
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As Israel was, so all People should be sensible of the publick Blessing and Good received from a King who is as the Light of Israel, and should be much concerned and zealous for his Preservation as their own.
As Israel was, so all People should be sensible of the public Blessing and Good received from a King who is as the Light of Israel, and should be much concerned and zealous for his Preservation as their own.
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1. You cannot but feel by reading the Words, the true sense which the Men of Israel had of their Happiness in David, he was a great Light to them, communicating and streaming down the Effects of his Light upon them:
1. You cannot but feel by reading the Words, the true sense which the Men of Israel had of their Happiness in David, he was a great Light to them, communicating and streaming down the Effects of his Light upon them:
They remembred the Night out of which they came, the Trouble and Confusion, the Dangers and Injuries, the Dishonours and Confusions which kept them in fears so long;
They remembered the Night out of which they Come, the Trouble and Confusion, the Dangers and Injuries, the Dishonours and Confusions which kept them in fears so long;
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Why might not he as long as he was able to endure the Fatigue with any Spirit, go out to Battel? Would not his Conduct and his Presence direct and animate them,
Why might not he as long as he was able to endure the Fatigue with any Spirit, go out to Battle? Would not his Conduct and his Presence Direct and animate them,
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and so further the War towards a prosperous Issue? None of these Suggestions, nor many more could abate their Care, nothing but this, to keep himself safe in Jerusalem the City of the Lord of Hosts.
and so further the War towards a prosperous Issue? None of these Suggestions, nor many more could abate their Care, nothing but this, to keep himself safe in Jerusalem the city of the Lord of Hosts.
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and like a Wilderness, and the Inhabitants thereof are unbound and untied; they are jealous and afraid of one another, being dissolved into Factions and Parties;
and like a Wilderness, and the Inhabitants thereof Are unbound and untied; they Are jealous and afraid of one Another, being dissolved into Factions and Parties;
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If the Foundations be destroyed, (if Towns, Magistrates, and Government, and Order be destroyed) what shall the Righteous do? they shall be made a Prey? What can we that are but few in Number,
If the Foundations be destroyed, (if Towns, Magistrates, and Government, and Order be destroyed) what shall the Righteous doe? they shall be made a Prey? What can we that Are but few in Number,
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and weak in Power, do? What can we do if the Foundations be destroyed, till the Foundations of Religion, Righteousness and Peace are laid? Blessed David was like the Light in Heaven on high,
and weak in Power, do? What can we do if the Foundations be destroyed, till the Foundations of Religion, Righteousness and Peace Are laid? Blessed David was like the Light in Heaven on high,
for if David be the Foundation, and Israel the House, if the Foundation fall, the House will tumble, and of a well-ordered Fabrick, it will tumble into Heaps.
for if David be the Foundation, and Israel the House, if the Foundation fallen, the House will tumble, and of a well-ordered Fabric, it will tumble into Heaps.
as you would keep in a Lamp or Light growing low in the Socket of expiring Age. 2. They swear to him that he shall not go out to Battel. 3. They tell him there will be no need of his going,
as you would keep in a Lamp or Light growing low in the Socket of expiring Age. 2. They swear to him that he shall not go out to Battle. 3. They tell him there will be no need of his going,
as the greatest Blessing of their Age and Nation? O what cause have we to bless God for that singular Blessing God hath bestowed upon us of these Nations in our King and Queen, who are both but one great resplendent Light of our Israel.
as the greatest Blessing of their Age and nation? O what cause have we to bless God for that singular Blessing God hath bestowed upon us of these nations in our King and Queen, who Are both but one great resplendent Light of our Israel.
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Give me leave to speak freely, for your Profit and Information. 1. As they are both Lights. 2. As they are both joined in one Light. 3. As they are both our Light, the Light of Israel.
Give me leave to speak freely, for your Profit and Information. 1. As they Are both Lights. 2. As they Are both joined in one Light. 3. As they Are both our Light, the Light of Israel.
Are they not both Light by Illumination in the same Faith and Religion? Are they not Light for Wisdom and Knowledg, able to direct and order the great and manifold Affairs of Government, both Military and Civil? Are they not Light, by the conspicuity of their eminent Qualities and Example? Are they not Light, diffusing the blessed Influences of their Royal Goodness and Authority to all the Corners of their Dominions? Who but obstinate Rebels,
are they not both Light by Illumination in the same Faith and Religion? are they not Light for Wisdom and Knowledge, able to Direct and order the great and manifold Affairs of Government, both Military and Civil? are they not Light, by the conspicuity of their eminent Qualities and Exampl? are they not Light, diffusing the blessed Influences of their Royal goodness and authority to all the Corners of their Dominions? Who but obstinate Rebels,
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or offered and declared to Murmurers, than by our gracious King and Queen? Let disaffected Persons speak like Men of Sense and Reason, much more like Men of Conscience,
or offered and declared to Murmurers, than by our gracious King and Queen? Let disaffected Persons speak like Men of Sense and Reason, much more like Men of Conscience,
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and given them liberty to take their several Candlesticks, to give out their Light, and spend their Oil? Is it not by their Light, that Popish and Antichristian Darkness,
and given them liberty to take their several Candlesticks, to give out their Light, and spend their Oil? Is it not by their Light, that Popish and Antichristian Darkness,
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nor into Prisons and Dungeons indeed, but into Coverts and Shelters? How is Westminster-Hall enlightned by learned and able Judges, excellent in opening and deciding Cases and Controversies, clearing and summing up Evidences, pronouncing righteous Judgment,
nor into Prisons and Dungeons indeed, but into Coverts and Shelters? How is Westminster hall enlightened by learned and able Judges, excellent in opening and deciding Cases and Controversies, clearing and summing up Evidences, pronouncing righteous Judgement,
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even to the conviction of the obstinate and deeply-engaged Enemies of our Peace, that their Proceedings were fair and equal? What Iniquity was to be found in the Seats of Judgment before, is yet felt by all Conditions in the Land,
even to the conviction of the obstinate and deeply-engaged Enemies of our Peace, that their Proceedings were fair and equal? What Iniquity was to be found in the Seats of Judgement before, is yet felt by all Conditions in the Land,
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The Apostle speaks of the nature and benefit of Light; Whatsoever maketh manifest, is Light, Ephes. 5.15. It is from this Light we have such full discoveries of the secret Counsels of Conspirators;
The Apostle speaks of the nature and benefit of Light; Whatsoever makes manifest, is Light, Ephesians 5.15. It is from this Light we have such full discoveries of the secret Counsels of Conspirators;
and to our persecuted Brethren from abroad? It was the springing of their Light, that gave cause to the Reformed Churches to sing, The Winter is past, or passing away, that the Rain is over and gone.
and to our persecuted Brothers from abroad? It was the springing of their Light, that gave cause to the Reformed Churches to sing, The Winter is past, or passing away, that the Rain is over and gone.
How hungry and cold, naked and miserable were our persecuted Brethren, that were driven from their Houses, stripp'd naked, without as much as the shortest or thinnest covering of their Nakedness, (cruel Impudence of the most inhumane degenerate part of Mankind, worse than Brutes,
How hungry and cold, naked and miserable were our persecuted Brothers, that were driven from their Houses, stripped naked, without as much as the Shortest or thinnest covering of their Nakedness, (cruel Impudence of the most inhumane degenerate part of Mankind, Worse than Brutes,
) How miserable a Sight was it to see Death sit upon their Faces, and worse than Death about them, their worse than barbarous Heathenish Enemies? How miserable was their Bondage under them? worse than Egypt; for in Egypt the People of God had Flesh-pots and Onions;
) How miserable a Sighed was it to see Death fit upon their Faces, and Worse than Death about them, their Worse than barbarous Heathenish Enemies? How miserable was their Bondage under them? Worse than Egypt; for in Egypt the People of God had Fleshpots and Onions;
But these persecuted Fellow-members of the same Body had scarce Morsels of Bread knodden with dirty Water, Dirt and Gravel, to keep them from utter starving,
But these persecuted Fellow members of the same Body had scarce Morsels of Bred knodden with dirty Water, Dirt and Gravel, to keep them from utter starving,
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Our Protestant Brethren of France, Savoy, Ireland and Scotland, do rejoice in this Light, to feel so much of the Winter past over, as they have done;
Our Protestant Brothers of France, Savoy, Ireland and Scotland, do rejoice in this Light, to feel so much of the Winter passed over, as they have done;
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and the Voice of the Turtle is heard in our Land. O that the blindest and perversest among us had Eyes to see this great Light, that now shines upon our Land!
and the Voice of the Turtle is herd in our Land. Oh that the blindest and perversest among us had Eyes to see this great Light, that now shines upon our Land!
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and who are so false in their Dealings, that their Bribers cannot have their Bargains. All Men of Understanding and Business observe and talk of these things where they may.
and who Are so false in their Dealings, that their Bribers cannot have their Bargains. All Men of Understanding and Business observe and talk of these things where they may.
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He knew his temporal Rights and Interest, and recovered them, and hath sacrificed them, as he did himself, to the Interest of the Protestant Churches, whose declining and almost-ruined State would have made many Princes afraid to put forth a hand to preserve them.
He knew his temporal Rights and Interest, and recovered them, and hath sacrificed them, as he did himself, to the Interest of the Protestant Churches, whose declining and almost-ruined State would have made many Princes afraid to put forth a hand to preserve them.
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a Prince that is called Great, truly so, from the great Miseries he hath brought even upon his own Kingdom, to make all others so, that by the Judgment of God fall into his Hand:
a Prince that is called Great, truly so, from the great Misery's he hath brought even upon his own Kingdom, to make all Others so, that by the Judgement of God fallen into his Hand:
and breaking the Ark of the Protestant Churches in pieces, and himself at ease, making all dishonourable Conditions to save himself from Labour and Hazard.
and breaking the Ark of the Protestant Churches in Pieces, and himself At ease, making all dishonourable Conditions to save himself from Labour and Hazard.
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and after he had been exercised, and given great proofs of his Royal Accomplishments, to give such a Prince to us, at that time one of the unhappiest People in the World,
and After he had been exercised, and given great proofs of his Royal Accomplishments, to give such a Prince to us, At that time one of the unhappiest People in the World,
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and if his Subjects had but wisdom and grace to acknowledg that Goodness, Mercy and Power of God, who set him over us, with as clear a manifestation of Mercy to us,
and if his Subject's had but Wisdom and grace to acknowledge that goodness, Mercy and Power of God, who Set him over us, with as clear a manifestation of Mercy to us,
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for then our present Day, and Noonday-Light had been as dark as the darkest Mist, terrifying Tempest, darker than the darkest Night, even as dark as Hell.
for then our present Day, and Noonday-Light had been as dark as the Darkest Missed, terrifying Tempest, Darker than the Darkest Night, even as dark as Hell.
but both our Lights appeared and shone upon us out of a Chaos of confused Matter in the Nation, which were not like the Epicurean Atoms, the matter of the World, which affecting one another at first meeting, made a Marriage,
but both our Lights appeared and shone upon us out of a Chaos of confused Matter in the nation, which were not like the Epicurean Atoms, the matter of the World, which affecting one Another At First meeting, made a Marriage,
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as a Staff of Beauty in their Majesties Hands) than we should have been (unless common Suffering had made us more one) by the approach of our Light, the Peace and the Union we have by the means of our supreme Rulers.
as a Staff of Beauty in their Majesties Hands) than we should have been (unless Common Suffering had made us more one) by the approach of our Light, the Peace and the union we have by the means of our supreme Rulers.
they are one Blood, one Flesh, and what is more, of one Heart and one Soul. What a Light are both in one to their whole Dominion, to all their Subjects!
they Are one Blood, one Flesh, and what is more, of one Heart and one Soul. What a Light Are both in one to their Whole Dominion, to all their Subject's!
for now the Devil hath less to do in Court, and hath fewer Pupils to instruct in mischievous Arts and Practices, between King and Queen, Court and Court.
for now the devil hath less to do in Court, and hath fewer Pupils to instruct in mischievous Arts and Practices, between King and Queen, Court and Court.
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The dividing of the King and Queen in Interests, in Affection according to that Interest, the dividing of Counsels to promote those different Interests,
The dividing of the King and Queen in Interests, in Affection according to that Interest, the dividing of Counsels to promote those different Interests,
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and whatever Breaches remain unhealed among a sinful People, many of whom know not the things of their own Peace, O Lord, shine into the Hearts of these two great Lights, that they may reign as one.
and whatever Breaches remain unhealed among a sinful People, many of whom know not the things of their own Peace, Oh Lord, shine into the Hearts of these two great Lights, that they may Reign as one.
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That thou quench not the Light of Israel. So is our David ours. And without flattery, which I abhor, especially on a solemn Day of Confession and Humiliation,
That thou quench not the Light of Israel. So is our David ours. And without flattery, which I abhor, especially on a solemn Day of Confessi and Humiliation,
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than our David hath given us of his appearance, coming forth, and goings on, but for Israel, for our Israel, and for the scattered Tribes of Israel, scattered by Persecutors into many Nations? What hath he done, in all he hath done,
than our David hath given us of his appearance, coming forth, and goings on, but for Israel, for our Israel, and for the scattered Tribes of Israel, scattered by Persecutors into many nations? What hath he done, in all he hath done,
How many apparent Hazards by Sea and Land did he necessarily foresee, and every step might present him with Death, which was enough to quench the Spark of Ambition,
How many apparent Hazards by Sea and Land did he necessarily foresee, and every step might present him with Death, which was enough to quench the Spark of Ambition,
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or spent upon himself, since his happy Arrival? Hath he got half what one half Year's Revenue by Hearths would have brought him in? Was there ever a Free-holder in the Kingdom,
or spent upon himself, since his happy Arrival? Hath he god half what one half Year's Revenue by Hearths would have brought him in? Was there ever a Freeholder in the Kingdom,
and for the vast Debt that is upon the Nation? So then, this was a hopeful Project to invade the Throne, to want what he never wanted before, viz. Money.
and for the vast Debt that is upon the nation? So then, this was a hopeful Project to invade the Throne, to want what he never wanted before, viz. Money.
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If the Throne was ambitiously sought, why did he not, and why doth he not sit at Ease upon it? Or why doth he not make Peace with France, and do as his Predecessors did? Or why might not he work upon the Counsels of France to send away the late King,
If the Throne was ambitiously sought, why did he not, and why does he not fit At Ease upon it? Or why does he not make Peace with France, and do as his Predecessors did? Or why might not he work upon the Counsels of France to send away the late King,
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as the Usurpers formerly did, when both the late Kings were Princes in Exile? Why may not English Money work as much in France now, as French Money doth work in England? Or why doth he not stay at home to reak and revenge himself on some of the Murmurers at home? Why doth he not feed the Debauched with Money and Favours,
as the Usurpers formerly did, when both the late Kings were Princes in Exile? Why may not English Money work as much in France now, as French Money does work in England? Or why does he not stay At home to reak and revenge himself on Some of the Murmurers At home? Why does he not feed the Debauched with Money and Favours,
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To say no more upon this Head, I conclude with mine own Belief, when I consider the Foot-steps of Divine Providence, his righteous Judgment upon the former Powers,
To say no more upon this Head, I conclude with mine own Belief, when I Consider the Footsteps of Divine Providence, his righteous Judgement upon the former Powers,
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and what hath been done, I admire the Mercy of our Deliverance, and look upon our instrumental National Saviours, to be the Ministers of God to us for good;
and what hath been done, I admire the Mercy of our Deliverance, and look upon our instrumental National Saviors, to be the Ministers of God to us for good;
I have said, what hath the King sought for himself? but O what great things has he done for us in a little time? O how much more might he have done, had there not been many Obstructions among our selves? O let us argue our selves into a due Sensibleness, that we may be thankful,
I have said, what hath the King sought for himself? but Oh what great things has he done for us in a little time? O how much more might he have done, had there not been many Obstructions among our selves? O let us argue our selves into a due Sensibleness, that we may be thankful,
Ʋse 2. It is a particular, and considering our State and Circumstances then and now, a wonderful Mercy of God, to bring into England such a Light and Lamp, whose Beams put such a Vigor and Spirit of Life into the almost-quenched Hopes of Deliverance in Ireland and Scotland, as well as England (which was in the best Condition of the three,
Ʋse 2. It is a particular, and considering our State and circumstances then and now, a wondered Mercy of God, to bring into England such a Light and Lamp, whose Beams put such a Vigor and Spirit of Life into the almost-quenched Hope's of Deliverance in Ireland and Scotland, as well as England (which was in the best Condition of the three,
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who could hope for any Good but what was brought to us over the Heads and tops of Mountains of Opposition? besides them, who can make fair Weather in any Alterations,
who could hope for any Good but what was brought to us over the Heads and tops of Mountains of Opposition? beside them, who can make fair Weather in any Alterations,
and serve the worst as well as best of Governments, for Honour, Power and Profit? How many were among us, that did not know whether it were best to be saved or lost? Sleep in a whole Skin in the Night of Popery,
and serve the worst as well as best of Governments, for Honour, Power and Profit? How many were among us, that did not know whither it were best to be saved or lost? Sleep in a Whole Skin in the Night of Popery,
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that promise Peace and Duty, but will not swear to be true and loyal, or if they swear, it is with a Proviso that this new Oath consists with their former to another King:
that promise Peace and Duty, but will not swear to be true and loyal, or if they swear, it is with a Proviso that this new Oath consists with their former to Another King:
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What would many wise and good Men have given for such a King and Queen? and for the Opportunity but of some one Parliament as we have had? We thankfully acknowledg the Settlement of their Royal Majesties in the Throne,
What would many wise and good Men have given for such a King and Queen? and for the Opportunity but of Some one Parliament as we have had? We thankfully acknowledge the Settlement of their Royal Majesties in the Throne,
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How many Vacancies hath God made by Death? and how many Vacancies have others made by themselves? And will they do nothing for God, more than they who have always done too little one way,
How many Vacancies hath God made by Death? and how many Vacancies have Others made by themselves? And will they do nothing for God, more than they who have always done too little one Way,
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5. Are our Lights but Lamps that may be quenched, or if not quenched by Violence, will go out of Course? then this is one reason of the Mutability of the best State of a Kingdom;
5. are our Lights but Lamps that may be quenched, or if not quenched by Violence, will go out of Course? then this is one reason of the Mutability of the best State of a Kingdom;
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They who carry their Lives in their Hands, who fear not the Face of an Enemy, not of an Ishbi-benob, should therefore fear God, who can kill the Body and the Soul, and cast both into Hell: O fear him!
They who carry their Lives in their Hands, who Fear not the Face of an Enemy, not of an Ishbi-benob, should Therefore Fear God, who can kill the Body and the Soul, and cast both into Hell: Oh Fear him!
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and make no Preparation for it, that designs not to conquer? What inexcusable Rashness and Madness is it for a King that is wise and valiant in the Eyes of Man, to be unprovided for the last Enemy? True, he shall be destroyed;
and make no Preparation for it, that designs not to conquer? What inexcusable Rashness and Madness is it for a King that is wise and valiant in the Eyes of Man, to be unprovided for the last Enemy? True, he shall be destroyed;
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by trusting in Man, and making the Flesh his Arm, that is, his Confidence and Strength, Jer. 17.5. This is the way to bring a Curse upon our selves, and Death upon the Arm we trust upon:
by trusting in Man, and making the Flesh his Arm, that is, his Confidence and Strength, Jer. 17.5. This is the Way to bring a Curse upon our selves, and Death upon the Arm we trust upon:
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It was a Presage of an approaching Death to that great Deliverer, that died in his Glory, Gustavus King of Sweden; he thought God would e're long take him away,
It was a Presage of an approaching Death to that great Deliverer, that died in his Glory, Gustavus King of Sweden; he Thought God would ever long take him away,
1. Let us assuredly look upon our King as a great Instrument in the Hand of the Lord of Hosts. 2. The number of his Years are with God. 3. His Work is measured out to him by God. 4. Our Light sprang out of great Obscurity and from very small Beginnings;
1. Let us assuredly look upon our King as a great Instrument in the Hand of the Lord of Hosts. 2. The number of his years Are with God. 3. His Work is measured out to him by God. 4. Our Light sprang out of great Obscurity and from very small Beginnings;
or is not ready to do? Some considering, true hearted, wise Observers, have faithfully declared what they thought to be the cause of many Miscarriages in England and Ireland by Sea and Land;
or is not ready to do? some considering, true hearted, wise Observers, have faithfully declared what they Thought to be the cause of many Miscarriages in England and Ireland by Sea and Land;
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There is a Generation among us, who have cast off the Fear of God, a profane, carnal, sensual, debauched Multitude, that have always opposed the great and only Redeemer Christ,
There is a Generation among us, who have cast off the fear of God, a profane, carnal, sensual, debauched Multitude, that have always opposed the great and only Redeemer christ,
and better Men) who plead an Obligation of Conscience for Disloyalty, and these do animate and propagate the other (though perhaps not directly) who are disaffected to Godliness and the Government.
and better Men) who plead an Obligation of Conscience for Disloyalty, and these do animate and propagate the other (though perhaps not directly) who Are disaffected to Godliness and the Government.
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Nay, the worst of Men do not only harden themselves in their Disloyalty, and proceed on to trouble Israel, or hinder our Settlement, by having the Consciences of some upon their side,
Nay, the worst of Men do not only harden themselves in their Disloyalty, and proceed on to trouble Israel, or hinder our Settlement, by having the Consciences of Some upon their side,
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but they have set up a new Title against our Government, and that is the Church of England: The Church of England against England; the Church of England against the Kingdom of England. Is Christ divided? Is the Church divided? The Church of England we know,
but they have Set up a new Title against our Government, and that is the Church of England: The Church of England against England; the Church of England against the Kingdom of England. Is christ divided? Is the Church divided? The Church of England we know,
There are loyal Persons to the Government, who are not refined from the Impurities of the former Reigns. Thousands in the Land that run into Profaneness and Licentiousness out of Cowardice,
There Are loyal Persons to the Government, who Are not refined from the Impurities of the former Reigns. Thousands in the Land that run into Profaneness and Licentiousness out of Cowardice,
Man may lose Time and Opportunities, but the Spirit of God never lost, and never will lose time. 6. The Work of this Generation is God's in an eminent manner,
Man may loose Time and Opportunities, but the Spirit of God never lost, and never will loose time. 6. The Work of this Generation is God's in an eminent manner,
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But how can we rejoice and take comfort in Him as the Light of Israel, seeing he adventures his Royal Person in very dangerous Voyages and Battels? As it would be the greatest Grief of our Souls to be deprived of him,
But how can we rejoice and take Comfort in Him as the Light of Israel, seeing he adventures his Royal Person in very dangerous Voyages and Battles? As it would be the greatest Grief of our Souls to be deprived of him,
I cannot but adore the safe and hasty dispatch which God Alwise and Almighty made of the mighty Affair of these Kingdoms? How soon did the King of Heaven and Earth pull down one,
I cannot but adore the safe and hasty dispatch which God Alwise and Almighty made of the mighty Affair of these Kingdoms? How soon did the King of Heaven and Earth pull down one,
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if not above double the number to those our King brought in, and yet not as much as the stop of one Day's march or diversion given, by fighting one Battel!
if not above double the number to those our King brought in, and yet not as much as the stop of one Day's march or diversion given, by fighting one Battle!
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how miserable had this Kingdom been by Fears and Factions! And to what Necessities had foreign Nations been pressed? Ireland certainly lost, Scotland confounded, if not ruined.
how miserable had this Kingdom been by Fears and Factions! And to what Necessities had foreign nations been pressed? Ireland Certainly lost, Scotland confounded, if not ruined.
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But he who ruleth over all, was pleased to save us, and settle us with great expedition, that his Servant David might go forth against the Philistines.
But he who Ruleth over all, was pleased to save us, and settle us with great expedition, that his Servant David might go forth against the philistines.
that some People who appeared forward to embrace Deliverance, withdrew their Help, as if they had repented of doing any thing to make themselves happy,
that Some People who appeared forward to embrace Deliverance, withdrew their Help, as if they had repented of doing any thing to make themselves happy,
How many wished the King might not go to Ireland in Person, that the Loss of Ireland might be imputed to him? And others were for his going, that he might never return again,
How many wished the King might not go to Ireland in Person, that the Loss of Ireland might be imputed to him? And Others were for his going, that he might never return again,
or in his Absence our Enemies might make work in England. Some honest Hearts wished he would not go, being afraid of Commotions in his Absence, and Danger to his Person:
or in his Absence our Enemies might make work in England. some honest Hearts wished he would not go, being afraid of Commotions in his Absence, and Danger to his Person:
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Others prayed for his going, and when gone, for his Prosperity and safe Return; and we have rejoiced for both, out with some trembling, for God rebuked us.
Others prayed for his going, and when gone, for his Prosperity and safe Return; and we have rejoiced for both, out with Some trembling, for God rebuked us.
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2. Beside the Interests of many Nations united in him, he is led into the best way and method of securing and saving us at home, by going to meet the great Enemy abroad;
2. Beside the Interests of many nations united in him, he is led into the best Way and method of securing and Saving us At home, by going to meet the great Enemy abroad;
God hath provided for us a wise, watchful, couragious Queen, in full Authority to govern and watch over us at home, who is worthy to be trusted under God.
God hath provided for us a wise, watchful, courageous Queen, in full authority to govern and watch over us At home, who is worthy to be trusted under God.
Not to speak of the famous Conquerors of the World, was there such a Man in the World as Abraham was? And this holy Abraham goes in the Head of his armed Men in Person,
Not to speak of the famous Conquerors of the World, was there such a Man in the World as Abraham was? And this holy Abraham Goes in the Head of his armed Men in Person,
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Arise, O Lord, save me, O my God, &c. Psal. 27.3, 4, 5. But then remember, these Men were strong in Faith, and much in Prayer. Not to exceed in length;
Arise, Oh Lord, save me, Oh my God, etc. Psalm 27.3, 4, 5. But then Remember, these Men were strong in Faith, and much in Prayer. Not to exceed in length;
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Look upon our Lamps as subject to Mortality, to fainting, to be quenched, but let us look to the God of Israel, above the sading Light of Israel: Isa. 45.22. Look unto me, and be ye saved all the Ends of the Earth:
Look upon our Lamps as Subject to Mortality, to fainting, to be quenched, but let us look to the God of Israel, above the sading Light of Israel: Isaiah 45.22. Look unto me, and be you saved all the Ends of the Earth:
for I am God, and none else. Kings cannot save themselves, but it is God who giveth Salvation to Kings, Psal. 144.10. Salvation belongeth to the Lord, Psal. 3.8.
for I am God, and none Else. Kings cannot save themselves, but it is God who gives Salvation to Kings, Psalm 144.10. Salvation belongeth to the Lord, Psalm 3.8.
nor Preparations for War. He was a King and a Prophet that dehorteth us from trusting in Princes, Psal. 146.3, 4, 5. 2. Trust the Lord of Hosts with our King and Queen.
nor Preparations for War. He was a King and a Prophet that dehorteth us from trusting in Princes, Psalm 146.3, 4, 5. 2. Trust the Lord of Hosts with our King and Queen.
And the more Trust and Confidence we place in the King and Queen, and the more we exceed in love to them, the more cause have we to have a right Trust in God.
And the more Trust and Confidence we place in the King and Queen, and the more we exceed in love to them, the more cause have we to have a right Trust in God.
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All Nations compassed me about, but in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them, vers. 10. (3.) Trust not in Means with the least neglect of God, yet use God's Means in trusting God.
All nations compassed me about, but in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them, vers. 10. (3.) Trust not in Means with the least neglect of God, yet use God's Means in trusting God.
(4.) Trust God with giving, supplying, renewing, disposing and prospering Means, but do not limit God to any one Way, or Time, or Person. Mordecai was a Wonder;
(4.) Trust God with giving, supplying, renewing, disposing and prospering Means, but do not limit God to any one Way, or Time, or Person. Mordecai was a Wonder;
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God has succoured him by one of his Nobles, in a former Battel against France. Let us pray and trust, that Help shall not be far from him when Dangers are nigh.
God has succored him by one of his Nobles, in a former Battle against France. Let us pray and trust, that Help shall not be Far from him when Dangers Are High.
and therefore we find so many of his Prayers and Thanksgivings for their Success. They who pray most and best, are God's best Servants, and the King's truest Subjects.
and Therefore we find so many of his Prayers and Thanksgivings for their Success. They who pray most and best, Are God's best Servants, and the King's Truest Subject's.
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O let us pray by Faith, with Hope, with Contrition, Humiliation, Sincerity, Fervency, Continuance and Perseverance, by the Spirit, in the Name and Mediation of Jesus Christ, to the Lord of Hosts, to God mighty in Battel.
O let us pray by Faith, with Hope, with Contrition, Humiliation, Sincerity, Fervency, Continuance and Perseverance, by the Spirit, in the Name and Mediation of jesus christ, to the Lord of Hosts, to God mighty in Battle.
And that God would guide, assist, preserve and prosper our King and Queen, and strengthen them by his Spirit in the inner Man, take these following Considerations to satisfy and encourage your Hearts.
And that God would guide, assist, preserve and prosper our King and Queen, and strengthen them by his Spirit in the inner Man, take these following Considerations to satisfy and encourage your Hearts.
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for then he was much disabled, and there were many others fit for the Service that were forward to go, Men fit to be trusted, Men that were true to the Happiness of Israel. And as Cesar was wont to say, Not go; but, Come along.
for then he was much disabled, and there were many Others fit for the Service that were forward to go, Men fit to be trusted, Men that were true to the Happiness of Israel. And as Cesar was wont to say, Not go; but, Come along.
and not a Commander, posted to maintain his assigned Ground, lest he become a Mark for an Ishbi-benob; or give cause to an Enemy to say as he did, who killed the most renowned King of Sweden, That is the true Bird; and so shot him dead.
and not a Commander, posted to maintain his assigned Ground, lest he become a Mark for an Ishbi-benob; or give cause to an Enemy to say as he did, who killed the most renowned King of Sweden, That is the true Bird; and so shot him dead.
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2. Here is sufficient Encouragement for us all, not to be faint-hearted and dismayed, but to pray with an awful humble Confidence and Expectation, that God will favour this Righteous Cause.
2. Here is sufficient Encouragement for us all, not to be fainthearted and dismayed, but to pray with an awful humble Confidence and Expectation, that God will favour this Righteous Cause.
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these do seem rather to temporize, than to obey upon a full Principle of Obedience, and speak not fully to the Point, and the Case of the King and Queen:
these do seem rather to temporize, than to obey upon a full Principle of obedience, and speak not Fully to the Point, and the Case of the King and Queen:
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and their Title ratified by a Parliament, and acknowledged by all Princes and States abroad, except One who would have the Kingdom for himself if he could.
and their Title ratified by a Parliament, and acknowledged by all Princes and States abroad, except One who would have the Kingdom for himself if he could.
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and every one of them might be applied to prove our Soveraign's Title, see 2 Sam. 3.12, 17, 18. Chap. 5.2, 3. And though God hath not spoken by audible Words to them, You shall feed my People Israel,
and every one of them might be applied to prove our Sovereign's Title, see 2 Sam. 3.12, 17, 18. Chap. 5.2, 3. And though God hath not spoken by audible Words to them, You shall feed my People Israel,
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and fled another Kingdom since, to that same Enemy's Country again? The Israelites, yea, Abner himself, thought David was the rightful King, who had gone in and out before the People,
and fled Another Kingdom since, to that same Enemy's Country again? The Israelites, yea, Abner himself, Thought David was the rightful King, who had gone in and out before the People,
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but if it were, it would be our Duty to resist him. 1. He was no lawful King of England, according to the Law of England, The lawful King of England, is Supream in his Dominions, in opposition to all Foreign Jurisdictions or Power;
but if it were, it would be our Duty to resist him. 1. He was no lawful King of England, according to the Law of England, The lawful King of England, is Supreme in his Dominions, in opposition to all Foreign Jurisdictions or Power;
out he subjected himself to a Foreign Jurisdiction, and therefore lost it, and ceased to be the King of England. 2. There is no Allegiance due to any other, according to Law,
out he subjected himself to a Foreign Jurisdiction, and Therefore lost it, and ceased to be the King of England. 2. There is no Allegiance due to any other, according to Law,
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Therefore, &c. That he did en•eavour to do so, let us cousult, his Letter written and sent to the Pope from Dublin, now printed at the end of the Lord Preston 's Trial;
Therefore, etc. That he did en•eavour to do so, let us cousult, his letter written and sent to the Pope from Dublin, now printed At the end of the Lord Preston is Trial;
and do nor disown, but to spread the same, not only in our three Kingdoms, but over all the dispersed Colonies of our Subjects in America, was our determination.
and do nor disown, but to spread the same, not only in our three Kingdoms, but over all the dispersed Colonies of our Subject's in America, was our determination.
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He had been their Expectant, and did actually succeed, and had quiet Possession by God's Permission and the Kingdom's Peaceableness, till he went about to dissolve the very Foundations of the Government.
He had been their Expectant, and did actually succeed, and had quiet Possession by God's Permission and the Kingdom's Peaceableness, till he went about to dissolve the very Foundations of the Government.
This might easily be proved lawful by the Example of Abraham, Gen. 14. of David rescuing Keilah, 1 Sam. 23. and made a prosperous War upon Hadarezar, 1 Chron. 18.3.
This might Easily be proved lawful by the Exampl of Abraham, Gen. 14. of David rescuing Keilah, 1 Sam. 23. and made a prosperous War upon Hadarezar, 1 Chronicles 18.3.
and Protestant Princes may be moved to engage on the behalf of the Persecuted Protestants, whose Liberties and Religion were established by Edicts and Compacts.
and Protestant Princes may be moved to engage on the behalf of the Persecuted Protestants, whose Liberties and Religion were established by Edicts and Compacts.
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6. Our gracious Soveraign is engaged in this War by the most honourable Engagement that could induce and oblige a King to undertake a War, the Conduct of the Confederates Armies entrusted with him.
6. Our gracious Sovereign is engaged in this War by the most honourable Engagement that could induce and oblige a King to undertake a War, the Conduct of the Confederates Armies Entrusted with him.
Now what remaineth, but that we all engage our Hearts to God, and heartily concern our selves for the Preservation of his Majesty's Person, under the safe Conduct of God and his Angels? An Army of praying servent Souls, may do great Service in this Publick Cause.
Now what remains, but that we all engage our Hearts to God, and heartily concern our selves for the Preservation of his Majesty's Person, under the safe Conduct of God and his Angels? an Army of praying servient Souls, may do great Service in this Public Cause.
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See Mr. Jo. Mackenzie 's Narrat. of the Siege of London-Derry, p. 2. col. 1. The new levied Souldiers were to be all near six Foot high, formidable for their Bulk, whatever they were for their Courage.
See Mr. John Mackenzie is Narrates. of the Siege of Londonderry, p. 2. col. 1. The new levied Soldiers were to be all near six Foot high, formidable for their Bulk, whatever they were for their Courage.
Tam enim David quàm populus istâ in re non sua quaerebat, &c. Ʋnde apparet non esse indecorum ut Reges aliquando bonestis subditorum Consiliis pareant. In 1 Sam. 18.
Tam enim David quàm populus istâ in re non sua quaerebat, etc. Ʋnde Appears non esse indecorum ut Reges aliquando bonestis subditorum Concilis pareant. In 1 Sam. 18.
