A sermon preached before the general and officers in the King's chappel at Portsmouth on Sunday July 24, 1692 : being the day before they embarqu'd for the descent upon France / by William Gallaway.
A Subject of that Importance, that it requires both your devout Attention, and serious Consideration; especially of those who are more immediately concerned in it;
A Subject of that Importance, that it requires both your devout Attention, and serious Consideration; especially of those who Are more immediately concerned in it;
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And then 'tis added in the next verse, And it shall be when ye are come nigh unto the battel, that the Priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
And then it's added in the next verse, And it shall be when you Are come High unto the battle, that the Priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
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The Prophet Moses foreseeing the great Consternation the Israelites would be subject to, by reason of the dreadful apprehensions that should possess them, occasioned by the mighty Power,
The Prophet Moses Foreseeing the great Consternation the Israelites would be Subject to, by reason of the dreadful apprehensions that should possess them, occasioned by the mighty Power,
Tho the Enemies of Israel appeared in all respects terrible, and in a manner invincible, by reason of their Strength and Numbers, yet allowing there was one mightier than they,
Though the Enemies of Israel appeared in all respects terrible, and in a manner invincible, by reason of their Strength and Numbers, yet allowing there was one Mightier than they,
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so long as the Lord of Hosts was their God, since they might assure themselves, that he would not only accompany and assist them against their Enemies,
so long as the Lord of Hosts was their God, since they might assure themselves, that he would not only accompany and assist them against their Enemies,
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that they should discomfit and destroy the mighty Hosts of their Enemies, and enjoy a Land flowing with Milk and Honey, that is, full of all manner of Plenty, was in every Circumstance fulfilled and compleated.
that they should discomfit and destroy the mighty Hosts of their Enemies, and enjoy a Land flowing with Milk and Honey, that is, full of all manner of Plenty, was in every Circumstance fulfilled and completed.
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The Miracles that were wrought for the people of Israel at sundry times, and divers places, sufficiently testifie, that they were under the peculiar Care and Protection of the Almighty;
The Miracles that were wrought for the people of Israel At sundry times, and diverse places, sufficiently testify, that they were under the peculiar Care and Protection of the Almighty;
As to the Success that always attended their Arms, Joshua declares (when he cautions them neither to serve nor bow down to the false Gods of their Enemies) this as a reason, Joshua 23. 9, 10. For the Lord hath driven out from before you great nations and strong;
As to the Success that always attended their Arms, joshua declares (when he cautions them neither to serve nor bow down to the false God's of their Enemies) this as a reason, joshua 23. 9, 10. For the Lord hath driven out from before you great Nations and strong;
Thus Moses represents Pharaoh proudly boasting in the 15th Chapter of Exodus, and the 9th Verse, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil;
Thus Moses represents Pharaoh proudly boasting in the 15th Chapter of Exodus, and the 9th Verse, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil;
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and began to expostulate with Moses, saying, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? And Moses said unto the People, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day:
and began to expostulate with Moses, saying, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the Wilderness? Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? And Moses said unto the People, fear you not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you to day:
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Having thus far briefly shewed how the words of my Text have been fulfilled in relation to the Israelites, in those visible Assistances and signal Deliverances wrought for them by the Arm of the Almighty;
Having thus Far briefly showed how the words of my Text have been fulfilled in Relation to the Israelites, in those visible Assistances and signal Deliverances wrought for them by the Arm of the Almighty;
and reflecting of what force the successful Consequences were, to embolden and inspirit them against their Enemies, upon the undoubted Consideration, that God was on their side.
and reflecting of what force the successful Consequences were, to embolden and inspirit them against their Enemies, upon the undoubted Consideration, that God was on their side.
And now would to God I could address my self to you with the same assurance of prevailing (as the Priests of Levi did to the Israelites; ) and tho it would look like too much presumption in me to declare any thing absolutely and positively;
And now would to God I could address my self to you with the same assurance of prevailing (as the Priests of Levi did to the Israelites;) and though it would look like too much presumption in me to declare any thing absolutely and positively;
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as may raise your Hopes, expel all Fears, and strengthen your Faith, that ye may stedfastly believe that the Almighty goeth with you, to fight for you, and to save you.
as may raise your Hope's, expel all Fears, and strengthen your Faith, that you may steadfastly believe that the Almighty Goes with you, to fight for you, and to save you.
this, as well as the other, hath its effects and degrees, both kinds being comprehended in the sense of my Text, exprest by Faintheartedness, visible by its external or outward Symptoms, such as a palpitation or beating of Heart, trembling of the Joints, paleness of the Face,
this, as well as the other, hath its effects and Degrees, both Kinds being comprehended in the sense of my Text, expressed by Faintheartedness, visible by its external or outward Symptoms, such as a palpitation or beating of Heart, trembling of the Joints, paleness of the Face,
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For as the Israelites were to contend with the mighty Hosts of the dreadful Enemies, the Race of Anak, Gigantick men, arm'd with the most formidable Weapons;
For as the Israelites were to contend with the mighty Hosts of the dreadful Enemies, the Raze of Anak, Gigantic men, armed with the most formidable Weapons;
And though they were unequal, both in respect of their numbers, stature and strength, yet this one convincing Motive or Reason, that the Lord would be on their side, was sufficient to support their fainting Hearts,
And though they were unequal, both in respect of their numbers, stature and strength, yet this one convincing Motive or Reason, that the Lord would be on their side, was sufficient to support their fainting Hearts,
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can any man be more daring than he who calls upon God for Damnation? Certainly Death in all its frightful Shapes cannot be terrible to him, who slights and despises the imminent Danger of Eternal Flames and Everlasting Torments:
can any man be more daring than he who calls upon God for Damnation? Certainly Death in all its frightful Shapes cannot be terrible to him, who slights and despises the imminent Danger of Eternal Flames and Everlasting Torments:
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And now give me leave to enquire into the nature and causes of Fearfulness, and shew how little reason any man hath to fear, who is engaged in this Honourable undertaking.
And now give me leave to inquire into the nature and Causes of Fearfulness, and show how little reason any man hath to Fear, who is engaged in this Honourable undertaking.
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'Tis an infirmity incident to the nature of Man, to fear, so long as we are clothed with corruptible flesh, we are and shall be subject to passions (the Stoicks indeed with insensibility enough maintained the contrary,
It's an infirmity incident to the nature of Man, to Fear, so long as we Are clothed with corruptible Flesh, we Are and shall be Subject to passion (the Stoics indeed with insensibility enough maintained the contrary,
but their Opinions have been sufficiently derided and exploded) yet the strength of natural courage in some men, hath made the same difficulties easily superable by them, which others have trembled at.
but their Opinions have been sufficiently derided and exploded) yet the strength of natural courage in Some men, hath made the same difficulties Easily superable by them, which Others have trembled At.
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Use and Custom (which is a second and more powerful nature) makes men gain so full a mastery over fear, that they willingly undertake and easily perform the most dangerous enterprizes.
Use and Custom (which is a second and more powerful nature) makes men gain so full a mastery over Fear, that they willingly undertake and Easily perform the most dangerous Enterprises.
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It may not perhaps be an unjust or improbable conjecture to think, that there are some degenerated, false-hearted as well as fainthearted men, among us, who call themselves English-men and Protestants (as there were Israelites of old, who frighted their Companions with the stature and strength of the Anakims ) there are I fear too many bribed and unthinking men, who industriously make it their business to discourage us.
It may not perhaps be an unjust or improbable conjecture to think, that there Are Some degenerated, False-hearted as well as fainthearted men, among us, who call themselves Englishmen and Protestants (as there were Israelites of old, who frighted their Sodales with the stature and strength of the Anakims) there Are I Fear too many bribed and unthinking men, who industriously make it their business to discourage us.
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and 'twill be no great concession to allow them preference, in unworthy corruptions and ignoble treacheries. Besides, we will grant them to be men of Courage,
and it'll be no great concession to allow them preference, in unworthy corruptions and ignoble Treacheries. Beside, we will grant them to be men of Courage,
But we are not altogether strangers to their methods, when they would pass treachery upon us for bravery, and it is not long since they have undeceiv'd us as to their bribed Character, and have visibly verified, what Historians have always recorded of them, That at their first onset they were more than Men, at the second less then Women.
But we Are not altogether Strangers to their methods, when they would pass treachery upon us for bravery, and it is not long since they have undeceived us as to their bribed Character, and have visibly verified, what Historians have always recorded of them, That At their First onset they were more than Men, At the second less then Women.
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and I question not, but they will find that we are not wholly degenerated, and tho' all methods have been formerly used to make us dissolute, and so consequently effeminate, yet still the same Seeds of Virtue and Courage remain in us undestroyed,
and I question not, but they will find that we Are not wholly degenerated, and though all methods have been formerly used to make us dissolute, and so consequently effeminate, yet still the same Seeds of Virtue and Courage remain in us undestroyed,
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and excite us to imitate what even our Forefathers acted in the Reigns of Edward the 3d. and Henry the 5th. that the French may experimentally find, that we have neither forgot to attempt and perhaps succeed too.
and excite us to imitate what even our Forefathers acted in the Reigns of Edward the 3d. and Henry the 5th. that the French may experimentally find, that we have neither forgotten to attempt and perhaps succeed too.
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when on the contrary, cowardice is the natural Product and Off-spring of Slavery. Those who are kept under and trampled on, can hardly aspire to noble and brave attempts.
when on the contrary, cowardice is the natural Product and Offspring of Slavery. Those who Are kept under and trampled on, can hardly aspire to noble and brave attempts.
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For which reason in an Air and Government, so well temper'd as ours, where neither extream heat or cold is predominant, where neither arbitrary Power nor an ungovernable Liberty prevails, we may reasonably suppose the Hearts and Spirits of those Subjects will be sprightly and bold, agreeable to their Constitution and Climate.
For which reason in an Air and Government, so well tempered as ours, where neither extreme heat or cold is predominant, where neither arbitrary Power nor an ungovernable Liberty prevails, we may reasonably suppose the Hearts and Spirits of those Subject's will be sprightly and bold, agreeable to their Constitution and Climate.
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Nor is this consideration improper to encourage you, since your enemies are absolute Slaves. Nor is it probable, they will fight heartily, who have nothing to defend they can properly call their own,
Nor is this consideration improper to encourage you, since your enemies Are absolute Slaves. Nor is it probable, they will fight heartily, who have nothing to defend they can properly call their own,
even of prudential Fortitude, to attack an insulting enemy at his own door, to endeavour something extraordinary to resettle our Friends and Allies into their own possessions unjustly seiz'd and detain'd from them, to be the generous instruments of so great and so much good to all Mankind, at least all Europe, in attempting to lower the grandeur of that Pharaoh-like and swelling Tyrant, to redeem and retreive the Interest and Honour of our own Nation, which is in a manner lost, to be the Arbitrators of the Peace of Europe, and to have it in our power to hold the Ballance so equal, that none shall over-run or oppress his Neighbour, which is in effect, to give Laws to all other Princes, certainly this must give such an edge to the attempt as must make those who are actors in it even out do themselves.
even of prudential Fortitude, to attack an insulting enemy At his own door, to endeavour something extraordinary to resettle our Friends and Allies into their own possessions unjustly seized and detained from them, to be the generous Instruments of so great and so much good to all Mankind, At least all Europe, in attempting to lower the grandeur of that Pharaoh-like and swelling Tyrant, to Redeem and retreive the Interest and Honour of our own nation, which is in a manner lost, to be the Arbitrators of the Peace of Europe, and to have it in our power to hold the Balance so equal, that none shall overrun or oppress his Neighbour, which is in Effect, to give Laws to all other Princes, Certainly this must give such an edge to the attempt as must make those who Are actors in it even out do themselves.
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It was bravely said of Caesar to the affrighted Marriners who almost despair'd of safety in a violent Storm, Be of good cheer, ye carry Caesar with his Fortune; thus ye go with Caesars Fortune too, ye fight under his Banner who was always a stranger to fear,
It was bravely said of Caesar to the affrighted Mariners who almost despaired of safety in a violent Storm, Be of good cheer, you carry Caesar with his Fortune; thus you go with Caesars Fortune too, you fight under his Banner who was always a stranger to Fear,
His commands are weighed with Judgment, and his Counsels with caution and circumspection, his designs because laid with wisdom and prosecuted with resolution, have seldom prov'd abortive or fail'd of success.
His commands Are weighed with Judgement, and his Counsels with caution and circumspection, his designs Because laid with Wisdom and prosecuted with resolution, have seldom proved abortive or failed of success.
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therefore I cannot, for my own part, but believe, that God, will, in his own due time, Crown his Endeavours and Designs with Glory and Success, and cloth his enemies,
Therefore I cannot, for my own part, but believe, that God, will, in his own due time, Crown his Endeavours and Designs with Glory and Success, and cloth his enemies,
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whether Foreign or Domestick, with shame and confusion of face. I could not but offer this weighty Consideration as a forcible Motive, amongst many others, to perswade you to Embarque in this Expedition (whatsoever it is or wheresoever intended) with vigour and courage,
whither Foreign or Domestic, with shame and confusion of face. I could not but offer this weighty Consideration as a forcible Motive, among many Others, to persuade you to Embark in this Expedition (whatsoever it is or wheresoever intended) with vigour and courage,
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'Tis hardly possible to enumerate or foresee the invaluable advantages we may reap, by an undaunted prosecution of the Expedition; how far 'twill tend to procure an uninterrupted tranquility at home, under the happy Government we now enjoy,
It's hardly possible to enumerate or foresee the invaluable advantages we may reap, by an undaunted prosecution of the Expedition; how Far it'll tend to procure an uninterrupted tranquillity At home, under the happy Government we now enjoy,
Reflect but on these Considerations, for they speak an Exhortation. For my part, I must declare, I am so fully perswaded of your forwardness, that could I be guilty of a thought, that look'd like a mistrust of any mans zeal amongst you to promote and pursue this noble enterprize, the next words should be an Apology for it.
Reflect but on these Considerations, for they speak an Exhortation. For my part, I must declare, I am so Fully persuaded of your forwardness, that could I be guilty of a Thought, that looked like a mistrust of any men zeal among you to promote and pursue this noble enterprise, the next words should be an Apology for it.
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He who shall look slightly on the different position of the Wheels of a Clock, at the first sight perhaps they will appear confusedly mixt among each other,
He who shall look slightly on the different position of the Wheels of a Clock, At the First sighed perhaps they will appear confusedly mixed among each other,
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So let a man cast his eyes round, view, and reflect on the affairs of this World, what a confusion of interests there seems to be amongst men? what alterations in Kingdoms? what Revolutions of things? one Country destroyed and lost, another regain'd? one interest prevailing, another sinking;
So let a man cast his eyes round, view, and reflect on the affairs of this World, what a confusion of interests there seems to be among men? what alterations in Kingdoms? what Revolutions of things? one Country destroyed and lost, Another Regained? one Interest prevailing, Another sinking;
because his Power is Almighty. Through the past favours and influences of his Providence we have already experimented, abundantly testifie, that God hath taken our Cause into his own hand and management;
Because his Power is Almighty. Through the past favours and influences of his Providence we have already experimented, abundantly testify, that God hath taken our Cause into his own hand and management;
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He who hath commanded the Winds and the Waves to conduct our Joshua (as great a Deliver to us as the former to the Children of Israel ) through the perils and dangers of the roaring and foaming Waves, to rescue us from Popery and Slavery, (a Bondage, which would have equal'd that of Egypt ) He who hath wonderfully preserv'd the Person of our King, expos'd to the most apparent dangers both by Sea and Land, that God who hath rais'd the Spirits and Courage of our Officers and Souldiers to attempt the greatest and almost insuperable difficulties,
He who hath commanded the Winds and the Waves to conduct our joshua (as great a Deliver to us as the former to the Children of Israel) through the perils and dangers of the roaring and foaming Waves, to rescue us from Popery and Slavery, (a Bondage, which would have equaled that of Egypt) He who hath wonderfully preserved the Person of our King, exposed to the most apparent dangers both by Sea and Land, that God who hath raised the Spirits and Courage of our Officers and Soldiers to attempt the greatest and almost insuperable difficulties,
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and hath given them success and victory in the total reduction of Ireland. He who hath united the divided interests of the Confederates, that their Counsels and Armies are cemented into one common Obligation to secure and assist each other, notwithstanding all the powerful and tempting Artifices that have been cunningly devised to break it.
and hath given them success and victory in the total reduction of Ireland. He who hath united the divided interests of the Confederates, that their Counsels and Armies Are cemented into one Common Obligation to secure and assist each other, notwithstanding all the powerful and tempting Artifices that have been cunningly devised to break it.
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At the same time, that we do not own these providential Dispensations and Deliverances, we must commence Atheists. What shall I say more, that God, who hath discover'd and defeated the late unnatural and ungrateful designs of those, who would have expos'd us to the power of the most barbarous and mercyless enemy, who would have betray'd us to irrecoverable misery and slavery, to have been dragoon'd out of our Estates and Religion, who would have subjected us to all the insolencies and indignities that could have been inflicted on us,
At the same time, that we do not own these providential Dispensations and Deliverances, we must commence Atheists. What shall I say more, that God, who hath discovered and defeated the late unnatural and ungrateful designs of those, who would have exposed us to the power of the most barbarous and mercyless enemy, who would have betrayed us to irrecoverable misery and slavery, to have been dragooned out of our Estates and Religion, who would have subjected us to all the insolences and indignities that could have been inflicted on us,
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but deluded fancies, would have been liable to this unavoidable dilemma, if they had succeeded, they must have been Slaves to France, or if they miscarried, mark'd with the disgrace and infamy of being betrayers of their native Country.
but deluded fancies, would have been liable to this unavoidable dilemma, if they had succeeded, they must have been Slaves to France, or if they miscarried, marked with the disgrace and infamy of being betrayers of their native Country.
But as a Crown to all, they, who will not willfully shut their eyes, against those visible Providences which attended and procur'd success to our Fleet, must own and must confess, that God was on our side and fought for us, to have winds continue contrary when our enemies had a prospect of compassing their designs against us, which at the same time favour'd us, by giving a timely and seasonable opportunity to joyn our divided Fleets,
But as a Crown to all, they, who will not wilfully shut their eyes, against those visible Providences which attended and procured success to our Fleet, must own and must confess, that God was on our side and fought for us, to have winds continue contrary when our enemies had a prospect of compassing their designs against us, which At the same time favoured us, by giving a timely and seasonable opportunity to join our divided Fleets,
and then to have another wind to drive them upon us, when the advantage was on our side, to destroy so many of our enemies Ships and not suffer the loss of one, seems strange even to us now,
and then to have Another wind to drive them upon us, when the advantage was on our side, to destroy so many of our enemies Ships and not suffer the loss of one, seems strange even to us now,
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If all that I have proposed to your considerations, all this train of past Providences are not sufficient to establish and confirm a relying Faith in you, to believe that God will accompany you with his guiding assistance and mighty power, all other Demonstrations will prove ineffectual,
If all that I have proposed to your considerations, all this train of passed Providences Are not sufficient to establish and confirm a relying Faith in you, to believe that God will accompany you with his guiding assistance and mighty power, all other Demonstrations will prove ineffectual,
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and when his infinite Wisdom shall judge it best, he can humble the Pride, and will stop the Progress of the most insolent and threatning Tyrant: And as all Empires and Kingdoms have had their growth and decay by steps and degrees,
and when his infinite Wisdom shall judge it best, he can humble the Pride, and will stop the Progress of the most insolent and threatening Tyrant: And as all Empires and Kingdoms have had their growth and decay by steps and Degrees,
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And now, I cannot but mention the design of the Spanish Invasion against our Country and Religion, with their vainly boasted invincible Armado, which by the blessing of the Almighty upon our Forces at that time, not only came to nothing,
And now, I cannot but mention the Design of the Spanish Invasion against our Country and Religion, with their vainly boasted invincible Armado, which by the blessing of the Almighty upon our Forces At that time, not only Come to nothing,
and prov'd an infatuated bravado, but that defeat gave so deep a wound to that Kingdom, that all the healing Gold and Silver of the Indies since that time hath prov'd insufficient for its recovery or cure:
and proved an infatuated bravado, but that defeat gave so deep a wound to that Kingdom, that all the healing Gold and Silver of the Indies since that time hath proved insufficient for its recovery or cure:
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so that they, who at that time aspired to a Western Monarchy, have ever since, (caused by that fatal overthrow,) been utterly unable to secure their own Territories:
so that they, who At that time aspired to a Western Monarchy, have ever since, (caused by that fatal overthrow,) been utterly unable to secure their own Territories:
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As it is our indispensible duty to reflect, and gratefully own all those undeserv'd Mercies and Blessings we have from time to time receiv'd from the inexhaustible Fountain of Love and Bounty,
As it is our indispensible duty to reflect, and gratefully own all those undeserved mercies and Blessings we have from time to time received from the inexhaustible Fountain of Love and Bounty,
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than by a true and sincere obedience to his Commands, let us adorn the Religion we profess, (and which God alone hath preserv'd,) with our unspotted Conversations and Lives visibly Reform'd and Christian;
than by a true and sincere Obedience to his Commands, let us adorn the Religion we profess, (and which God alone hath preserved,) with our unspotted Conversations and Lives visibly Reformed and Christian;
let us be Zealous to carry on and pursue with our utmost vigour the great Work, which by a train of Providences God Almighty seems to have design'd, that so in some measure we may engage his particular protection and favour,
let us be Zealous to carry on and pursue with our utmost vigour the great Work, which by a train of Providences God Almighty seems to have designed, that so in Some measure we may engage his particular protection and favour,
How often have we been surrounded with fears and dangers? How often have we almost despair'd of those Blessings which we now enjoy? God hath most undeniably manifested himself our Protector, Rescuer and Preserver.
How often have we been surrounded with fears and dangers? How often have we almost despaired of those Blessings which we now enjoy? God hath most undeniably manifested himself our Protector, Rescuer and Preserver.
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If past Mercies and Deliverances will not be of force to perswade you to an hearty and sincere repentance and amendment of your Lives, 'twill be in vain for me to offer any reasons or arguments to shake off and lay aside your provoking Sins.
If past mercies and Deliverances will not be of force to persuade you to an hearty and sincere Repentance and amendment of your Lives, it'll be in vain for me to offer any Reasons or Arguments to shake off and lay aside your provoking Sins.
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after a Shipwrack, if we do not lay hold and make use of it to save our selves, we must sink into the bottomless Pit. 'Tis now offer'd to you, 'tis now in your choice to lay hold on the long-suffering of God;
After a Shipwreck, if we do not lay hold and make use of it to save our selves, we must sink into the bottomless Pit. It's now offered to you, it's now in your choice to lay hold on the long-suffering of God;
I will only add, that we implore the Divine, Protection in all our dangers, and assistance in all our endeavours, let our Prayers be made to God with the qualifications necessary to make them prevalent, which are, by a true repentance of our sins, a settled and relying Faith,
I will only add, that we implore the Divine, Protection in all our dangers, and assistance in all our endeavours, let our Prayers be made to God with the qualifications necessary to make them prevalent, which Are, by a true Repentance of our Sins, a settled and relying Faith,
and pray that he will preserve the Persons, and prosper the Attempts of our gracious Sovereigns, who seem to be the Instrument chosen to accomplish and perfect his Will against the common Enemy and Oppressor, and whose past successes give a promising earnest (if not prevented by our ungrateful sins) of future and more considerable Atcheivments.
and pray that he will preserve the Persons, and prosper the Attempts of our gracious Sovereigns, who seem to be the Instrument chosen to accomplish and perfect his Will against the Common Enemy and Oppressor, and whose past Successes give a promising earnest (if not prevented by our ungrateful Sins) of future and more considerable Achievements.
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and though we cannot but acknowledge our selves unworthy and undeserving of those mercies thou hast from time to time heaped on a wicked and ungrateful Generation,
and though we cannot but acknowledge our selves unworthy and undeserving of those Mercies thou hast from time to time heaped on a wicked and ungrateful Generation,
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and give us once more, by our success, in this enterprize, an opportunity of praising and magnifying thy holy and great Name, not only with our lips but in our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all Honour and Glory both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
and give us once more, by our success, in this enterprise, an opportunity of praising and magnifying thy holy and great Name, not only with our lips but in our lives, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all Honour and Glory both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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