The Wisedom of this just Man, I mean, the Psalmist, appears in directing us to the surest object of our trust, teaching us to be wise Master-builders, not to lay the foundation of our hope in the dust:
The Wisdom of this just Man, I mean, the Psalmist, appears in directing us to the Surest Object of our trust, teaching us to be wise Master-builders, not to lay the Foundation of our hope in the dust:
Put not your trust in Princes, or in the Son of Man, &c. But rather to erect our hope upon that which is elect and precious laid in Sion, in him whosoever believeth he shall not be ashamed:
Put not your trust in Princes, or in the Son of Man, etc. But rather to erect our hope upon that which is elect and precious laid in Sion, in him whosoever Believeth he shall not be ashamed:
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For if we lay too great a stress, a dead and massy weight upon a weak foundation, we shall soon find a set in our Building, the Fabrick will sink for want of a sufficient basis, and bottom to sustain it.
For if we lay too great a stress, a dead and massy weight upon a weak Foundation, we shall soon find a Set in our Building, the Fabric will sink for want of a sufficient basis, and bottom to sustain it.
The Psalm is a Song of Praise, composed as have been thought, to bless God for the reduction of his People out of Captivity, which was a proper time for Jacob to rejoice,
The Psalm is a Song of Praise, composed as have been Thought, to bless God for the reduction of his People out of Captivity, which was a proper time for Jacob to rejoice,
and in what we may trust, and depend upon, which counsel he justifies in both respects, with undoubted arguments taken partly from the state and circumstances of Man:
and in what we may trust, and depend upon, which counsel he Justifies in both respects, with undoubted Arguments taken partly from the state and Circumstances of Man:
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Or as the King to the Woman in the Siege of Samaria, if the Lord does not help thee, whence should I? In my discourse upon this Theme, I shall first show you, that in our present state and circumstances we stand in need of help and relief.
Or as the King to the Woman in the Siege of Samaria, if the Lord does not help thee, whence should I? In my discourse upon this Theme, I shall First show you, that in our present state and Circumstances we stand in need of help and relief.
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Some to trust in, and to flee to for succour. 2ly. Considering Men in their highest exaltation or best capacities of power and interest, yet they are no proper objects of our trust and dependance. 3ly. We shall inquire whether we may have no recourse to, or expectation from, any humane assistance in time of need. 4ly. Consider what improvement may be made to our advantage. 1st. Natural. 1st. In our present state and circumstances we stand in need of help and relief.
some to trust in, and to flee to for succour. 2ly. Considering Men in their highest exaltation or best capacities of power and Interest, yet they Are no proper objects of our trust and dependence. 3ly. We shall inquire whither we may have no recourse to, or expectation from, any humane assistance in time of need. 4ly. Consider what improvement may be made to our advantage. 1st. Natural. 1st. In our present state and Circumstances we stand in need of help and relief.
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A good Man in this sense cannot be satisfied from himself, his hungry and thirsty appetite teaches him to speak the Language of the Horse-leech, give, give.
A good Man in this sense cannot be satisfied from himself, his hungry and thirsty appetite Teaches him to speak the Language of the Horseleech, give, give.
or how to direct our steps. St. Paul tells us in Acts 27.20. That neither Sun, Moon, nor Stars for many days appeared to them, nor no small tempest laid upon them, insomuch that all hope of being saved was taken away.
or how to Direct our steps. Saint Paul tells us in Acts 27.20. That neither Sun, Moon, nor Stars for many days appeared to them, nor no small tempest laid upon them, insomuch that all hope of being saved was taken away.
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he stilled the raging of the Sea, he quieted the madness of the People, who were so turbulent and impetuous, that which way soever we look'd they cast a sad and fatal aspect upon us.
he stilled the raging of the Sea, he quieted the madness of the People, who were so turbulent and impetuous, that which Way soever we looked they cast a sad and fatal aspect upon us.
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We were in peril of false Brethren, in peril of our own Country-men, in peril of Strangers, persecuted, afflicted, tormented on every side, we knew not which way to turn our selves either to the right hand,
We were in peril of false Brothers, in peril of our own Countrymen, in peril of Strangers, persecuted, afflicted, tormented on every side, we knew not which Way to turn our selves either to the right hand,
Which brings me to the second thing I designed to speak to, viz. 2ly. That considering Men in their best capacities, or advantages of power and interest, yet they are not proper objects of our trust and dependance.
Which brings me to the second thing I designed to speak to, viz. 2ly. That considering Men in their best capacities, or advantages of power and Interest, yet they Are not proper objects of our trust and dependence.
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but these are but magni nominis umbroe: And who can sit under those shadows and be safe? They are bubbles tunned with Air which with the Breath of God's Nostrils are presently staved and stifled,
but these Are but magni Nominis umbroe: And who can fit under those shadows and be safe? They Are bubbles tunned with Air which with the Breath of God's Nostrils Are presently staved and stifled,
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They may sparkle with Diamonds, and be inrich'd with Jewels, but they are Pearls of no very great price upon this account, seeing Man in his best estate is altogether vanity. Psal. 39.5. 1st. They are not fit to be relied upon, because they cannot help nor relieve us.
They may sparkle with Diamonds, and be enriched with Jewels, but they Are Pearls of no very great price upon this account, seeing Man in his best estate is altogether vanity. Psalm 39.5. 1st. They Are not fit to be relied upon, Because they cannot help nor relieve us.
As the sad theme of this day is no weak evidence, for the anointed of the Lord was taken in their net, who said we will not have this Man rule over us,
As the sad theme of this day is no weak evidence, for the anointed of the Lord was taken in their net, who said we will not have this Man Rule over us,
How low were the five Kings of the Amorites laid, when the Captains of Joshua set their feet upon their necks? Nor could the Imperial Crown which Frederick wore defend him from the insult of Pope Alexander, who was basely trampled on by his holiness,
How low were the five Kings of the amorites laid, when the Captains of joshua Set their feet upon their necks? Nor could the Imperial Crown which Frederick wore defend him from the insult of Pope Alexander, who was basely trampled on by his holiness,
How then can they cover us with their feathers? or under their Wings can we trust? How can they be a strong tower to us from the faces of our Enemies, who themselves are too often exposed to their fury,
How then can they cover us with their Feathers? or under their Wings can we trust? How can they be a strong tower to us from the faces of our Enemies, who themselves Are too often exposed to their fury,
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and become a prey to their revenge? It might be well enough said concerning Saul, How shall this Man save us, who could not secure himself upon the Throne,
and become a prey to their revenge? It might be well enough said Concerning Saul, How shall this Man save us, who could not secure himself upon the Throne,
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yet their breath is in their nostrils, which presently goes forth, and they return to the Earth, which induces the second Argument. 2ly. Viz. That it is not wisedom to confide in the greatest Men, because they are mortal and must die.
yet their breath is in their nostrils, which presently Goes forth, and they return to the Earth, which induces the second Argument. 2ly. Viz. That it is not Wisdom to confide in the greatest Men, Because they Are Mortal and must die.
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or fill their Pitcher with any precious liquor, which is so unexpectedly broken at the Fountain, leaving all our expectation and hope like water spilt upon the ground, never to be retrieved or gathered up again? For Man dies, his breath goes forth, that is, the Soul departs,
or fill their Pitcher with any precious liquour, which is so unexpectedly broken At the Fountain, leaving all our expectation and hope like water spilled upon the ground, never to be retrieved or gathered up again? For Man die, his breath Goes forth, that is, the Soul departs,
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The breath goes forth but never returns, respiration ceaseth, the motion of the spirits, and circulation of the blood is for ever stopt, upon which stagnation of the humours, the body presently stinks and is corrupt, fit for nothing but its long home,
The breath Goes forth but never returns, respiration ceases, the motion of the spirits, and circulation of the blood is for ever stopped, upon which stagnation of the humours, the body presently stinks and is corrupt, fit for nothing but its long home,
and common receptacle, where it is reduced to its first Principle. Eccl. 12.7. Then shall the dust return to the Earth as it was, and the spirit to God who gave it.
and Common receptacle, where it is reduced to its First Principle. Ecclesiastes 12.7. Then shall the dust return to the Earth as it was, and the Spirit to God who gave it.
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but we are hasting to the Tomb. Our Sun being like that in the Firmament, which from its first rising is immediately posting towards its declension and fall, only with this difference, that this never goes down till it hath run its race,
but we Are hasting to the Tomb. Our Sun being like that in the Firmament, which from its First rising is immediately posting towards its declension and fallen, only with this difference, that this never Goes down till it hath run its raze,
and finish'd its course, for though it may be sometimes accidentally eclipsed, yet it recovers its light and lustre again, keeping itself always above-board, till the shadows of the Evening be drawn over it.
and finished its course, for though it may be sometime accidentally eclipsed, yet it recovers its Light and lustre again, keeping itself always aboveboard, till the shadows of the Evening be drawn over it.
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Which comes to pass, first, from the nature of our Constitution and State, we are made of heavy Clay, which hath always a tendency and inclination downward,
Which comes to pass, First, from the nature of our Constitution and State, we Are made of heavy Clay, which hath always a tendency and inclination downward,
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and would drop into the Earth from whence it came (that being the hole of the pit from whence we are digged) if the constant kindness and care of Heaven did not prevent the fall.
and would drop into the Earth from whence it Come (that being the hold of the pit from whence we Are dug) if the constant kindness and care of Heaven did not prevent the fallen.
but to morrow become a prey to the Ax, their high and towring tops laid low and level with the ground? With death there is no respect of Persons, he that feareth God,
but to morrow become a prey to the Ax, their high and towering tops laid low and level with the ground? With death there is no respect of Persons, he that fears God,
in a moment they shall die and the mighty shall be taken away without hand, ] and then all their thoughts perish, the day of life is the time for labour,
in a moment they shall die and the mighty shall be taken away without hand, ] and then all their thoughts perish, the day of life is the time for labour,
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But is there no help in Man, nor trust to be had in Persons of the highest degree? Shall we say of them as they said of Saul, how shall this Man save us, will not this cause us to despise Magistrates,
But is there no help in Man, nor trust to be had in Persons of the highest degree? Shall we say of them as they said of Saul, how shall this Man save us, will not this cause us to despise Magistrates,
But the Apostles were very carefull that God's honour should not be ascribed to the Creatures, who are only substitutes to act by his Authority and Power derived to them,
But the Apostles were very careful that God's honour should not be ascribed to the Creatures, who Are only substitutes to act by his authority and Power derived to them,
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or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own Power or Holiness we had made this Man walk. v. 16. His name, through faith in his name, hath made this Man strong, whom ye see and know;
or why look you so earnestly on us, as though by our own Power or Holiness we had made this Man walk. v. 16. His name, through faith in his name, hath made this Man strong, whom you see and know;
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and proves our submission to their Commands. Rom. 13.1. Let every Soul be subject to the higher powers, for there is no power but of God, the powers that be, are ordained of God;
and Proves our submission to their Commands. Rom. 13.1. Let every Soul be Subject to the higher Powers, for there is no power but of God, the Powers that be, Are ordained of God;
how shall this Man save us? or any Prince who is the Son of Man help us? we may reply, that he is God's Vicegerent and Deputy, designed not only to be a terrour to evil doers,
how shall this Man save us? or any Prince who is the Son of Man help us? we may reply, that he is God's Vicegerent and Deputy, designed not only to be a terror to evil doers,
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Princes and Magistrates as they are Men, be made of the same metal with the rest of Mankind, subject to the same infirmities with others of a lower rank and more debased Station;
Princes and Magistrates as they Are Men, be made of the same metal with the rest of Mankind, Subject to the same infirmities with Others of a lower rank and more debased Station;
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but whilst they bear the Superscription and Image of the Divine Authority stamp'd upon them, they are not only of more value by virtue of that Impression,
but while they bear the Superscription and Image of the Divine authority stamped upon them, they Are not only of more valve by virtue of that Impression,
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Which may also excuse us from the imputation of vain considence, whilst we shroud our selves under the lee of their Protection and Government. 2ly. From the Wisdom of their Counsels.
Which may also excuse us from the imputation of vain confidence, while we shroud our selves under the lee of their Protection and Government. 2ly. From the Wisdom of their Counsels.
The Lord sometimes gives a People Children to be their Princes, and Babes to rule over them, and carries their Counsel headlong. Job 5.13. This was no small Plague upon Egypt: When the Princes of Zoan were Fools, and the Counsel of the Wise Counsellors of Pharaoh was become brutish.
The Lord sometime gives a People Children to be their Princes, and Babes to Rule over them, and carries their Counsel headlong. Job 5.13. This was no small Plague upon Egypt: When the Princes of Zoan were Fools, and the Counsel of the Wise Counsellors of Pharaoh was become brutish.
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Thus when the Lord designed to punish Ahab, and that he might sall a prey at Ramoth Gilead; he put a lying Spirit into the mouths of his Prophets and Counsellors.
Thus when the Lord designed to Punish Ahab, and that he might shall a prey At Ramoth Gilead; he put a lying Spirit into the mouths of his prophets and Counsellors.
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for the cause was from the Lord, that he might rend the Kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, as he spake by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam. 1 Kings 11.31.
for the cause was from the Lord, that he might rend the Kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, as he spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam. 1 Kings 11.31.
So far was the heart of Pharaoh hard'ned, that he would not believe nor be advised by Moses, God having purposed his ruine in the Red Sea; for that despite perhaps, which he had shown to his peculiar People, that were Pilgrims with him in a strange Land.
So Far was the heart of Pharaoh hardened, that he would not believe nor be advised by Moses, God having purposed his ruin in the Read Sea; for that despite perhaps, which he had shown to his peculiar People, that were Pilgrim's with him in a strange Land.
But the ordinary end of God's setting Rulers over his People is, that they may be his Ministers to them for good, that they may be a shelter to them from the storm,
But the ordinary end of God's setting Rulers over his People is, that they may be his Ministers to them for good, that they may be a shelter to them from the storm,
putting this eye into their Heads, by which they see the things which concern the Peace and Welfare of their Subjects, guiding their hands in managing the Helm,
putting this eye into their Heads, by which they see the things which concern the Peace and Welfare of their Subject's, guiding their hands in managing the Helm,
yet it cannot but calm the Minds of the Passengers in the midst of those storms they meet with, that he hath deputed one, whom he ordinarily endues with a Spirit of Government;
yet it cannot but Cam the Minds of the Passengers in the midst of those storms they meet with, that he hath deputed one, whom he ordinarily endues with a Spirit of Government;
to charm, or awe the unpeaceable and otherwise ungovernable tempers of turbulent and unruly Men, that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life in godliness and honesty.
to charm, or awe the unpeaceable and otherwise ungovernable tempers of turbulent and unruly Men, that we may led a peaceable and quiet life in godliness and honesty.
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And may we not brood and shelter our selves under the Wings of that Government, which God hath impowered to shelter us from the talons of those Hawks, which else would prey upon us? May we not with due regard to the Divine Providence, trust to the Wisdom and Conduct of him whom God hath set over us;
And may we not brood and shelter our selves under the Wings of that Government, which God hath Empowered to shelter us from the talons of those Hawks, which Else would prey upon us? May we not with due regard to the Divine Providence, trust to the Wisdom and Conduct of him whom God hath Set over us;
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and whom he hath taught to manage both those Weapons, I mean his civil and military Power, whom God hath enabled to defend the innocent from those who smite with the Fist of wickedness? We have found one that seeks judgment,
and whom he hath taught to manage both those Weapons, I mean his civil and military Power, whom God hath enabled to defend the innocent from those who smite with the Fist of wickedness? We have found one that seeks judgement,
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and relieves the oppressed, who judgeth the Fatherless, and pleads for the Widow. One who hath broach'd that Fountain, whose Waters make glad the City of God:
and relieves the oppressed, who Judgeth the Fatherless, and pleads for the Widow. One who hath broached that Fountain, whose Waters make glad the city of God:
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Oh how was our faithfull City become an Harlot, righteousness lodged in it, but then Murtherers? When the civil Sword of Justice was no better than a murthering knife, which shed the blood of many an innocent and eminent Person, and Patriot of his Country.
O how was our faithful city become an Harlot, righteousness lodged in it, but then Murderers? When the civil Sword of justice was no better than a murdering knife, which shed the blood of many an innocent and eminent Person, and Patriot of his Country.
God was pleased to put them into a more steady hand, and stretched-out arm, which have wounded our Enemies under the Fifth Rib, that the very Bowels of that design formed against us are gush'd out,
God was pleased to put them into a more steady hand, and stretched-out arm, which have wounded our Enemies under the Fifth Rib, that the very Bowels of that Design formed against us Are gushed out,
if we do not again weave the Spider's Web, or hatch the Cockatrice Eggs, which neither now nor formerly could have been sprung so successfully, had not an over-glowing zeal (for we scarce knew what, brooded and enforced them.
if we do not again weave the Spider's Web, or hatch the Cockatrice Eggs, which neither now nor formerly could have been sprung so successfully, had not an over-glowing zeal (for we scarce knew what, brooded and Enforced them.
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No antidote that we can meet with in the dispensatories, either of Scripture or Reason, have proved sufficiently effectual to root out the Poison of those Doctrines, which in the time of their defection they drank out of the Cup of Abominations;
No antidote that we can meet with in the dispensatories, either of Scripture or Reason, have proved sufficiently effectual to root out the Poison of those Doctrines, which in the time of their defection they drank out of the Cup of Abominations;
I mean of that great Whore, which caused many in our faithful City to become Harlots, who were once the Virgin Daughters of our Sion; but have more reason than Jephthah 's in another sense, to go upon the Mountains and bewail their Virginity, who suffered themselves to be desiled and deflowered, enticed and seduced by the Pimps and Panders of their Religion:
I mean of that great Whore, which caused many in our faithful city to become Harlots, who were once the Virgae Daughters of our Sion; but have more reason than Jephthah is in Another sense, to go upon the Mountains and bewail their Virginity, who suffered themselves to be defiled and deflowered, enticed and seduced by the Pimps and Panders of their Religion:
Parting with their precious Faith for those Beads and Bracelets they carry in their hands, selling their Religion, which was far more valuable than Silver,
Parting with their precious Faith for those Beads and Bracelets they carry in their hands, selling their Religion, which was Far more valuable than Silver,
yea, more to be esteemed than fine Gold, for those sacred toys, and consecrated baubles, which have proved a dearer purchase than those Apes and Peacocks, which the Merchants of Hiram traded for.
yea, more to be esteemed than fine Gold, for those sacred toys, and consecrated baubles, which have proved a Dearer purchase than those Apes and Peacocks, which the Merchant's of Hiram traded for.
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The Lord hath given you a space of repentance, and if you repent not, he will cast you, and those you have committed Fornication with, into a Bed of great tribulation.
The Lord hath given you a Molle of Repentance, and if you Repent not, he will cast you, and those you have committed Fornication with, into a Bed of great tribulation.
how justly may he say you shall not be purged, until I cause my fury to rest upon you? But I have followed these straying Brethren too far out of the way;
how justly may he say you shall not be purged, until I cause my fury to rest upon you? But I have followed these straying Brothers too Far out of the Way;
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yet by God's blessing, and their steady union, they became their own Men in despite of that project, which was framed to make them Slaves to Spain, and Vassals to Rome. The Professors of whose Religion being like those who are infected with the Plague;
yet by God's blessing, and their steady Union, they became their own Men in despite of that project, which was framed to make them Slaves to Spain, and Vassals to Room. The Professors of whose Religion being like those who Are infected with the Plague;
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And that our state and circumstances had been this day incomparably sad, there's none among us (who was not confederate with the Enemies of our Church and State) so slow of heart to believe,
And that our state and Circumstances had been this day incomparably sad, there's none among us (who was not confederate with the Enemies of our Church and State) so slow of heart to believe,
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yea, at this very day, there is an overflowing scourge, which bears hard against us, threatning that fatal deluge which will make our Land bright with misery,
yea, At this very day, there is an overflowing scourge, which bears hard against us, threatening that fatal deluge which will make our Land bright with misery,
If then we shall be such foolish Builders as to lay our Foundation on the Sand, we shall need no Spirit of Prophecy to foretell the fate of our Structure.
If then we shall be such foolish Builders as to lay our Foundation on the Sand, we shall need no Spirit of Prophecy to foretell the fate of our Structure.
But if we do not lift up the head to Heaven, and own that to be the Fountain in which are all our fresh Springs, we forget our Maker, hewing to our selves Cisterns, which though they be not broken,
But if we do not lift up the head to Heaven, and own that to be the Fountain in which Are all our fresh Springs, we forget our Maker, hewing to our selves Cisterns, which though they be not broken,
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yet are of that limited measure, and stinted capacity, that they are soon exhausted and drawn dry, not affording one drop of resreshment to a thirsty and panting Soul. 4ly.
yet Are of that limited measure, and stinted capacity, that they Are soon exhausted and drawn dry, not affording one drop of resreshment to a thirsty and panting Soul. 4ly.
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that if we may not seek for shelter under the protection and lee of Soveraign Power, what help can we expect from the Sons of Men, placed in a lower rank and inferiour order? If there be no security or blessing to be had under the warm Sun;
that if we may not seek for shelter under the protection and lee of Sovereign Power, what help can we expect from the Sons of Men, placed in a lower rank and inferior order? If there be no security or blessing to be had under the warm Sun;
or quench those fiery darts which are shot at us? This have been sufficiently experimented by those, who notwithstanding the interest of their Friends and Families, their honourable Alliances, with Persons of great Wealth and noble Extraction,
or quench those fiery darts which Are shot At us? This have been sufficiently experimented by those, who notwithstanding the Interest of their Friends and Families, their honourable Alliances, with Persons of great Wealth and noble Extraction,
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the Cedars and the Sycomores grow upon the same level, being equally obnoxious to the dint of the Ax, and violence of the Winds. Isai. 10.33. The Lord of Hosts will lop the bough with terrour, and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down.
the Cedars and the Sycamores grow upon the same level, being equally obnoxious to the dint of the Ax, and violence of the Winds. Isaiah 10.33. The Lord of Hosts will lop the bough with terror, and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down.
lest those uncircumcised in hearts and ears should rejoice, who decry sometimes the fact as unpardonable, which would have been esteemed by them a thing meritorious (as taking off so great an Enemy to their Cause) had it been perpetrated by the hand of a Jesuit, or Jacobine Frier. But this is a sore which process of time hath skinned over,
lest those uncircumcised in hearts and ears should rejoice, who decry sometime the fact as unpardonable, which would have been esteemed by them a thing meritorious (as taking off so great an Enemy to their Cause) had it been perpetrated by the hand of a Jesuit, or Jacobine Friar. But this is a soar which process of time hath skinned over,
What we have now to do is, to endeavour to attone (if it may be) our former defects of duty to those who were set over us, by doubling our acts of Loyalty and Allegiance to that Prince who now Reigns among us;
What we have now to do is, to endeavour to atone (if it may be) our former defects of duty to those who were Set over us, by doubling our acts of Loyalty and Allegiance to that Prince who now Reigns among us;
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Which looks as if we could be easie under nothing more than those calamities and miseries, which were but as yesterday, the sad and dismal Theme of our Complaints.
Which looks as if we could be easy under nothing more than those calamities and misery's, which were but as yesterday, the sad and dismal Theme of our Complaints.
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Accounting our Moses whom God sent to deliver us, our great Task-master, and only Oppressour. Wishing now we are got into Canaan, a Land flowing with Milk and Honey;
Accounting our Moses whom God sent to deliver us, our great Taskmaster, and only Oppressor. Wishing now we Are god into Canaan, a Land flowing with Milk and Honey;
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I mean our Liberties and Religion, that we might return into Egypt, and that we might again labour in those brick-kilns and iron furnaces as in the fire.
I mean our Liberties and Religion, that we might return into Egypt, and that we might again labour in those brick-kilns and iron furnaces as in the fire.
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Which perhaps is one sin for which the Lord hath been displeased with us, and hath caused him to shoot that Arrow from Heaven, which hath slain one of our Princes;
Which perhaps is one since for which the Lord hath been displeased with us, and hath caused him to shoot that Arrow from Heaven, which hath slave one of our Princes;
A Providence which seems little less surprizing, than the command God gave to Abraham of sacrificing his only Son, of whom it was said in Isaac shall thy Seed be called.
A Providence which seems little less surprising, than the command God gave to Abraham of sacrificing his only Son, of whom it was said in Isaac shall thy Seed be called.
but warmth of her example, of whom without flattery it might have been said, in respect to her devout and constant exercise of Religion, look on her and do likewise.
but warmth of her Exampl, of whom without flattery it might have been said, in respect to her devout and constant exercise of Religion, look on her and do likewise.
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But when we had so great hopes, that Godhead effectually secured the true Religion, and settled the Kingdom of his dear Son, by promoting such a Person to the Throne, whom he had so eminently fitted for such great ends, and noble purposes.
But when we had so great hope's, that Godhead effectually secured the true Religion, and settled the Kingdom of his dear Son, by promoting such a Person to the Throne, whom he had so eminently fitted for such great ends, and noble Purposes.
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Our Nation seemed like a Vessel under a full Sail, fill'd with a prosperous and fair Gale, steering a steady course towards a desired Port, we seemed secure of an happy arrival,
Our nation seemed like a Vessel under a full Sail, filled with a prosperous and fair Gale, steering a steady course towards a desired Port, we seemed secure of an happy arrival,
When she was in a green and flourishing condition, it pleased the Lord to pluck up this Plant of Righteousness by the Roots, under whose shadow we sate with great delight.
When she was in a green and flourishing condition, it pleased the Lord to pluck up this Plant of Righteousness by the Roots, under whose shadow we sat with great delight.
But I cannot dismiss you till I have added something by way of reproof, of some spightfull and unreasonable Men, who would sorce a sense from the words very far from the meaning of them? for though we ought not to repose our confidence,
But I cannot dismiss you till I have added something by Way of reproof, of Some spiteful and unreasonable Men, who would source a sense from the words very Far from the meaning of them? for though we ought not to repose our confidence,
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Assessments return so often, and heavy upon us, that we are pressed down under the insufferable weight and burthen of them, till we scarce know how to provide for our Families, either Bread to eat,
Assessments return so often, and heavy upon us, that we Are pressed down under the insufferable weight and burden of them, till we scarce know how to provide for our Families, either Bred to eat,
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Oh! then how easie was the Yoke, and light was that Burthen, which like Issachar we sunk and buckled under? Now we look back to Sodom, and wish our selves in those Flames, out of which we were so lately pluck'd as Firebrands.
Oh! then how easy was the Yoke, and Light was that Burden, which like Issachar we sunk and buckled under? Now we look back to Sodom, and wish our selves in those Flames, out of which we were so lately plucked as Firebrands.
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And shall we grutch to part with some of our Earth to maintain our Banks, which are a Barrier against that swelling Tide which bears so hard upon us? Or had we rather that over-flowing scourge should break into,
And shall we grutch to part with Some of our Earth to maintain our Banks, which Are a Barrier against that swelling Tide which bears so hard upon us? Or had we rather that overflowing scourge should break into,
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and pass through our Land, and turn it into a Field of Blood? Shall we let our Vessel sink rather than cast some part of our lading over-board? When Mahomet was coming up against Constantinople, their Emperour sent to the Citizens to aid him with Money, that he might defend them and their City from so barbarous and cruel an Enemy.
and pass through our Land, and turn it into a Field of Blood? Shall we let our Vessel sink rather than cast Some part of our lading overboard? When Mahomet was coming up against Constantinople, their Emperor sent to the Citizens to aid him with Money, that he might defend them and their city from so barbarous and cruel an Enemy.
He that will save his Life and Estate, shall lose it, but he that will loose his Life and Estate for his King and Country's sake, the same shall save it.
He that will save his Life and Estate, shall loose it, but he that will lose his Life and Estate for his King and Country's sake, the same shall save it.
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But let not us murmur as some of these also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 1 Cor. 10.10. Time was when an extravagant loyalty was the whole duty of Man;
But let not us murmur as Some of these also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 1 Cor. 10.10. Time was when an extravagant loyalty was the Whole duty of Man;
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when Non-resistance and Passive-obedience, were the fundamental Articles of their Faith, which in the least to dispute or doubt of, went for Heresie or Treason.
when Nonresistance and Passive-obedience, were the fundamental Articles of their Faith, which in the least to dispute or doubt of, went for Heresy or Treason.
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and cause them to suffer by innueudo's. But now to disobey Magistrates, to disown, and deny Allegiance to their Prince, is a vertue they bear themselves upon.
and cause them to suffer by innueudo's. But now to disobey Magistrates, to disown, and deny Allegiance to their Prince, is a virtue they bear themselves upon.
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Some Men have been so wise and modest, that if they had any Opinion or Faith contrary to their duty, they would keep it to themselves, that they might not affront the Powers that were in being,
some Men have been so wise and modest, that if they had any Opinion or Faith contrary to their duty, they would keep it to themselves, that they might not affront the Powers that were in being,
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Purposes Ainsw. Eccl. 9.10. No work, vice, nor knowledge, norwisdom, &c. repente uno momento concidunt consilia. Jun. & Trem. All their worldly contrivances are frustrated and evacuated. Hammon.
Purposes Ainsworth. Ecclesiastes 9.10. No work, vice, nor knowledge, norwisdom, etc. Repent Uno momento concidunt consilia. Jun. & Tremor All their worldly contrivances Are frustrated and evacuated. Hammon.
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