IT hath been well observed by some, that those who look at a distance upon humane asfairs are apt to think that the good or bad success of them depends wholly upon the Wisdom and Conduct of those who manage them;
IT hath been well observed by Some, that those who look At a distance upon humane asfairs Are apt to think that the good or bad success of them depends wholly upon the Wisdom and Conduct of those who manage them;
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others who look nearer into them and discern the many intervening and unforeseen accidents which often alter and disappoint the Counsels of men, are ready to attribute the events of things rather to Chance than Wisdom:
Others who look nearer into them and discern the many intervening and unforeseen accidents which often altar and disappoint the Counsels of men, Are ready to attribute the events of things rather to Chance than Wisdom:
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but those who have made the deepest search and the strictest enquiry, have most firmly believed a Divine Providence which over-rules all the Counsels and Affairs of men;
but those who have made the Deepest search and the Strictest enquiry, have most firmly believed a Divine Providence which overrules all the Counsels and Affairs of men;
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and sometimes blasts the most probable designs, sometimes prospers the most unlikely attempts, to let us see that though there be many devices in mens hearts,
and sometime blasts the most probable designs, sometime prospers the most unlikely attempts, to let us see that though there be many devices in men's hearts,
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yet the Counsel of the Lord that sh••l stand. We live in an age not over prone to admire and take notice of any remarkable instances of Divine Providence either in our preservation from dangers or deliverances out of them;
yet the Counsel of the Lord that sh••l stand. We live in an age not over prove to admire and take notice of any remarkable instances of Divine Providence either in our preservation from dangers or Deliverances out of them;
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and such is the concernment of others to baffle all evidences of truth wherein their own guilt is involved, that they all agree in robbing God of the honour of his Mercy,
and such is the concernment of Others to baffle all evidences of truth wherein their own guilt is involved, that they all agree in robbing God of the honour of his Mercy,
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and hath given us the liberty and opportunity of this day to meet together to implore the continuance of his favour and mercy towards us in the preservation of His Majesties person;
and hath given us the liberty and opportunity of this day to meet together to implore the Continuance of his favour and mercy towards us in the preservation of His Majesties person;
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When we look back upon the History of this Church ever since the Reformation of it, we may observe such a wonderful series of Divine Providence going along with it, that we have the less reason to be discouraged with present difficulties or disheartned with the fears of future dangers.
When we look back upon the History of this Church ever since the Reformation of it, we may observe such a wondered series of Divine Providence going along with it, that we have the less reason to be discouraged with present difficulties or disheartened with the fears of future dangers.
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What struglings did it meet with in the Birth? And although it were therein like Jacob who took hold of the heel of his Brother and at last obtained the blessing;
What strugglings did it meet with in the Birth? And although it were therein like Jacob who took hold of the heel of his Brother and At last obtained the blessing;
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But after it not only survived these flames, but enjoyed a firm establishment under the care and conduct of a wise and cautious Government, what restless endeavours, what secret plots, what horrid conspiracies, what foreign attempts, what domestick treasons were carried on during the Reign of Queen Elizabeth? And yet, which is very considerable,
But After it not only survived these flames, but enjoyed a firm establishment under the care and conduct of a wise and cautious Government, what restless endeavours, what secret plots, what horrid conspiracies, what foreign attempts, what domestic treasons were carried on during the Reign of Queen Elizabeth? And yet, which is very considerable,
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and to give her a long and a prosperous Reign, when two of her Neighbour Princes were assasinated for not being zealous enough in the Popish Cause though they professed to own and maintain it.
and to give her a long and a prosperous Reign, when two of her Neighbour Princes were assassinated for not being zealous enough in the Popish Cause though they professed to own and maintain it.
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And it is but a very little time since you met together in this place to celebrate the memory of a mighty deliverance which Both King and Kingdom, and together with them our Church received from that never to be forgotten conspiracy of the Gunpowder Treason in her Successors Reign.
And it is but a very little time since you met together in this place to celebrate the memory of a mighty deliverance which Both King and Kingdom, and together with them our Church received from that never to be forgotten Conspiracy of the Gunpowder Treason in her Successors Reign.
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Especially if we do not fail in the performance of that duty which God expects from us in order to our own preservation, which is delivered by Samuel to the people of Israel, in the words of the Text,
Especially if we do not fail in the performance of that duty which God expects from us in order to our own preservation, which is Delivered by Samuel to the people of Israel, in the words of the Text,
But if they would not hearken to this wise Counsel, but go on in their sins, he tells them what the fatal consequence would be, not to themselves only, but to their King too,
But if they would not harken to this wise Counsel, but go on in their Sins, he tells them what the fatal consequence would be, not to themselves only, but to their King too,
Which advice will appear to deserve our serious consideration this day, if we either regard (1.) The Person who gave it. (2.) The Occasion of giving it. (3.) The matter contained in it.
Which Advice will appear to deserve our serious consideration this day, if we either regard (1.) The Person who gave it. (2.) The Occasion of giving it. (3.) The matter contained in it.
and at last the Ark of God it self taken by their enemies and their leaders destroyed, at which sad news Eli who had judged Israel forty years fell backwards and so ended his dayes:
and At last the Ark of God it self taken by their enemies and their leaders destroyed, At which sad news Eli who had judged Israel forty Years fell backwards and so ended his days:
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while they were under the sense of their present miseries, Samuel puts them into the most hopeful way for their deliverance, which was by a Reformation of Religion among them, by returning to the Lord with all their hearts,
while they were under the sense of their present misery's, Samuel puts them into the most hopeful Way for their deliverance, which was by a Reformation of Religion among them, by returning to the Lord with all their hearts,
Mizpeh, a City in the confines of Judah and Benjamin, as Masius and others observe, was the place where the States of Israel were wont to be assembled together upon any great and important occasion;
Mizpeh, a city in the confines of Judah and Benjamin, as Masius and Others observe, was the place where the States of Israel were wont to be assembled together upon any great and important occasion;
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where there was a place on purpose for them to meet in, and an Altar, and House of Prayer for the publick Worship of God: and therefore it is said, Judg. 20. 1. The Children of Israel gathered together from one end of the Land to the other, unto the Lord in Mizpeh;
where there was a place on purpose for them to meet in, and an Altar, and House of Prayer for the public Worship of God: and Therefore it is said, Judges 20. 1. The Children of Israel gathered together from one end of the Land to the other, unto the Lord in Mizpeh;
We do not read in Scripture of any more publick and solemn Fast of the People of Israel kept with greater signs of true humiliation than this at Mizpeh was;
We do not read in Scripture of any more public and solemn Fast of the People of Israel kept with greater Signs of true humiliation than this At Mizpeh was;
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for the pouring out of water was used among them either to represent their own desperate condition without Gods help, that they were as water spilt upon the ground;
for the pouring out of water was used among them either to represent their own desperate condition without God's help, that they were as water spilled upon the ground;
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And to let mankind see what influence a General and serious Fasting and Humiliation hath upon the welfare of a Nation, we find from the day of this Fast at Mizpeh the affairs of Israel began to turn for the better.
And to let mankind see what influence a General and serious Fasting and Humiliation hath upon the welfare of a nation, we find from the day of this Fast At Mizpeh the affairs of Israel began to turn for the better.
and they came trembling to Samuel, praying him that he would not cease to cry unto the Lord their God for them, that he would save them out of the hand of the Philistins.
and they Come trembling to Samuel, praying him that he would not cease to cry unto the Lord their God for them, that he would save them out of the hand of the philistines.
Never any People had greater reason to be pleased with a Governour than they had with Samuel; who managed their affairs with so much wisdom and piety, with so much faithfulness and integrity, with so much courage and constancy, with so much care and industry, with so much success and prosperity.
Never any People had greater reason to be pleased with a Governor than they had with Samuel; who managed their affairs with so much Wisdom and piety, with so much faithfulness and integrity, with so much courage and constancy, with so much care and industry, with so much success and Prosperity.
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they began to be weary of Samuels Government, and secretly to wish for a change. And when mens discontents grow ripe, there seldom wants a plausible occasion to vent them:
they began to be weary of Samuels Government, and secretly to wish for a change. And when men's discontents grow ripe, there seldom Wants a plausible occasion to vent them:
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It was not the Monarchical way of Government that was so displeasing to God or Samuel; for their Government was of that Form already, God himself being their King, and appointing such Vicegerents as he thought fit to manage their affairs under him.
It was not the Monarchical Way of Government that was so displeasing to God or Samuel; for their Government was of that From already, God himself being their King, and appointing such Vicegerents as he Thought fit to manage their affairs under him.
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But wherein then lay this great sin of the Israelites in asking a King, when God himself had provided by his Law that they should have a King when they were setled in their own Land? And yet we find the Israelites at last confess, We have added unto all our sins this evil to ask us a King.
But wherein then lay this great since of the Israelites in asking a King, when God himself had provided by his Law that they should have a King when they were settled in their own Land? And yet we find the Israelites At last confess, We have added unto all our Sins this evil to ask us a King.
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Their great fault was, that they were so impetuous and violent in their desires, that they would not wait for Samuels decease whom God had raised up among them,
Their great fault was, that they were so impetuous and violent in their Desires, that they would not wait for Samuels decease whom God had raised up among them,
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and they had no reason to lay him aside for his Sons faults, but they made use of that only as a colour for their own self-willed humour and affectation of being like to other Nations. However God commands Samuel to yield to them;
and they had no reason to lay him aside for his Sons Faults, but they made use of that only as a colour for their own self-willed humour and affectation of being like to other nations. However God commands Samuel to yield to them;
being delivered by Samuel at so great a solemnity in which he delivers up the Government into the hands of their King, (1.) With a great protestation of his own integrity, with an appeal to their own Consciences concerning it,
being Delivered by Samuel At so great a solemnity in which he delivers up the Government into the hands of their King, (1.) With a great protestation of his own integrity, with an appeal to their own Consciences Concerning it,
and now at last upon a sudden fright concerning Nahash the King of Ammon, they were resolved they would have a King; and behold, saith he, the Lord hath set a King over you.
and now At last upon a sudden fright Concerning Nahash the King of Ammon, they were resolved they would have a King; and behold, Says he, the Lord hath Set a King over you.
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(3.) Notwithstanding their sin in so unseasonable a demand, yet he tells them they might be happy under his Government if they did sincerely keep to their established Religion and obey the Laws of God. This he delivers,
(3.) Notwithstanding their since in so unseasonable a demand, yet he tells them they might be happy under his Government if they did sincerely keep to their established Religion and obey the Laws of God. This he delivers,
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and obey his voice, and not rebel against the Commandment of the Lord, then shall both ye and also the King that reigneth over you, continue following the Lord your God; i. e.
and obey his voice, and not rebel against the Commandment of the Lord, then shall both you and also the King that Reigneth over you, continue following the Lord your God; i. e.
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then he counsels them not to fear, if they did not forsake God; and for his part, however they had disobliged him, he would not only continue to pray for them,
then he Counsels them not to Fear, if they did not forsake God; and for his part, however they had disobliged him, he would not only continue to pray for them,
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And then these words immediately follow, Only fear the Lord and serve him in truth with all your heart, &c. 3. These words are most considerable for the Matter contained in them;
And then these words immediately follow, Only Fear the Lord and serve him in truth with all your heart, etc. 3. These words Are most considerable for the Matter contained in them;
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(2.) The best means for the welfare and preservation of it, viz maintaining and practising the true Religion; Only fear the Lord and serve him in truth with all your heart.
(2.) The best means for the welfare and preservation of it, videlicet maintaining and practising the true Religion; Only Fear the Lord and serve him in truth with all your heart.
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The first of these will be the main subject of my present Discourse, viz. The influence which continuance in sin hath upon a Kingdoms ruine, If we believe Moses and the Prophets, we cannot question the truth of this concerning the People of Israel; for this is the main scope and design of their doctrine.
The First of these will be the main Subject of my present Discourse, viz. The influence which Continuance in since hath upon a Kingdoms ruin, If we believe Moses and the prophets, we cannot question the truth of this Concerning the People of Israel; for this is the main scope and Design of their Doctrine.
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Moses assured them, that all the strength, and force, and combination of their enemies should do them no prejudice as long as they obeyed the Laws of God; but if they would not do his Commandments,
Moses assured them, that all the strength, and force, and combination of their enemies should do them no prejudice as long as they obeyed the Laws of God; but if they would not do his commandments,
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but despise his Statutes and abhor his Judgements, all the care and policy they could use would not be able to keep off the most dismal judgements which ever befel a Nation, I will even appoint over you terror, consumption and the burning Ague;
but despise his Statutes and abhor his Judgments, all the care and policy they could use would not be able to keep off the most dismal Judgments which ever befell a nation, I will even appoint over you terror, consumption and the burning Ague;
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And if you will not for all this hearken unto me, then will I punish you seven times more for your sins, so he proceeds to the end of the Chapter, still rising higher and higher according to the greatness of their provocations.
And if you will not for all this harken unto me, then will I Punish you seven times more for your Sins, so he proceeds to the end of the Chapter, still rising higher and higher according to the greatness of their provocations.
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and horrible Curses, such as would make ones ears tingle to hear them, upon their refractoriness and disobedience, The Lord shall send thee cursing, vexation and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do;
and horrible Curses, such as would make ones ears tingle to hear them, upon their refractoriness and disobedience, The Lord shall send thee cursing, vexation and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do;
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When the Prophet Jeremiah saw dreadful calamities coming upon his people, he cries out, Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee, this is thy wickedness because it is bitter,
When the Prophet Jeremiah saw dreadful calamities coming upon his people, he cries out, Thy Way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee, this is thy wickedness Because it is bitter,
Ezekiel tells them there was no hope to escape being destroyed, but by speedy and sincere Repentance, Repent and turn your selves from all your transgressions,
Ezekielem tells them there was no hope to escape being destroyed, but by speedy and sincere Repentance, repent and turn your selves from all your transgressions,
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But here a material question may be asked, whether this connexion between their doing wickedly and being consumed were not by vertue of that Political Covenant between God and the people of Israel which was peculiar to themselves? and how far it may be just and reasonable to argue concerning the case of other Nations, with whom God hath entred into no such Covenant, as he did with them?
But Here a material question may be asked, whither this connexion between their doing wickedly and being consumed were not by virtue of that Political Covenant between God and the people of Israel which was peculiar to themselves? and how Far it may be just and reasonable to argue Concerning the case of other nations, with whom God hath entered into no such Covenant, as he did with them?
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For since mankinds entring into society is both necessary and advantageous to them; and God doth not barely permit and approve, but dispose and incline men to it;
For since mankinds entering into society is both necessary and advantageous to them; and God does not barely permit and approve, but dispose and incline men to it;
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and hath given them Laws to govern themselves by, with respect to society; it is but reasonable to suppose that God should call men to an account in that capacity;
and hath given them Laws to govern themselves by, with respect to society; it is but reasonable to suppose that God should call men to an account in that capacity;
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and to distribute rewards and punishments according to the nature of their actions: which must either be done in this world, or it cannot be done at all;
and to distribute rewards and punishments according to the nature of their actions: which must either be done in this world, or it cannot be done At all;
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for all those bonds are dissolved by death, and men shall not answer for their sins by Kingdoms and Nations in another world, but every man shall give account of himself unto God.
for all those bonds Are dissolved by death, and men shall not answer for their Sins by Kingdoms and nations in Another world, but every man shall give account of himself unto God.
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or for wicked men to escape punishment in this Life, because the great day of recompence is to come, wherein there will be a Revelation of the Righteous judgement of God:
or for wicked men to escape punishment in this Life, Because the great day of recompense is to come, wherein there will be a Revelation of the Righteous judgement of God:
and therefore it is more reasonable to suppose the rewards and punishments of such shall be in this life according to the measure and proportion of their sins.
and Therefore it is more reasonable to suppose the rewards and punishments of such shall be in this life according to the measure and proportion of their Sins.
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(1.) Because it charges guilt upon Nations as well as upon particular Persons. As in the case of uncertain murder, If one be found slain in the Land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field,
(1.) Because it charges guilt upon nations as well as upon particular Persons. As in the case of uncertain murder, If one be found slave in the Land, which the Lord thy God gives thee to possess it, lying in the field,
the Elders of the next City were not only to protest their own innocency; but to use this prayer, Be merciful O Lord, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed,
the Elders of the next city were not only to protest their own innocency; but to use this prayer, Be merciful Oh Lord, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed,
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and the Jews say, the soul of a person innocently murdered hovers up and down the Earth crying for vengeance, till the guilty persons be found out and punished,
and the jews say, the soul of a person innocently murdered hovers up and down the Earth crying for vengeance, till the guilty Persons be found out and punished,
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But there are other sins which contract a National guilt, when the Authority of a Nation, either gives too much countenance and encouragement to the practice of them,
But there Are other Sins which contract a National guilt, when the authority of a nation, either gives too much countenance and encouragement to the practice of them,
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This was the reason given why Abrahams Children must stay to the fourth Generation before they come to the possession of the promised Land, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.
This was the reason given why Abrahams Children must stay to the fourth Generation before they come to the possession of the promised Land, for the iniquity of the amorites is not yet full.
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Where it is plain that God doth consider Nations as distinct bodies, the measure of whose sins is taken after another manner than that of particular persons;
Where it is plain that God does Consider nations as distinct bodies, the measure of whose Sins is taken After Another manner than that of particular Persons;
Men may ask why the Canaanites in Joshua 's time were dealt with so severely, that nothing but utter extirpation would satisfie the Justice of God against them? But God prevents that objection, by letting Abraham know how much patience and long-suffering he used towards them;
Men may ask why the Canaanites in joshua is time were dealt with so severely, that nothing but utter extirpation would satisfy the justice of God against them? But God prevents that objection, by letting Abraham know how much patience and long-suffering he used towards them;
waiting till the fourth Generation; and when their iniquities still increased, and every Age added to the Guilt of the foregoing, the burden grew too heavy for them to bear it any longer,
waiting till the fourth Generation; and when their iniquities still increased, and every Age added to the Gilded of the foregoing, the burden grew too heavy for them to bear it any longer,
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and that seldom happens, but when the sins of that time do exceed those of the foregoing Generations; as it was in the case of the Jews when their City and Temple were destroyed.
and that seldom happens, but when the Sins of that time do exceed those of thee foregoing Generations; as it was in the case of the jews when their city and Temple were destroyed.
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(3.) Because it attributes the great Revolutions of Government to a particular Providence of God, God is the Judge, or the supreme Arbitratour of the affairs of the world, he pulleth down one and setteth up another.
(3.) Because it attributes the great Revolutions of Government to a particular Providence of God, God is the Judge, or the supreme Arbitrator of the affairs of the world, he pulls down one and sets up Another.
Which doth not found any right of Dominion, (as some fancied till the argument from Providence was returned with greater force upon themselves) but it shews that when God pleases to makes use of Persons or Nations as the Scourges in his hand to punish a People with, he gives them success above their hopes or expectations,
Which does not found any right of Dominion, (as Some fancied till the argument from Providence was returned with greater force upon themselves) but it shows that when God Pleases to makes use of Persons or nations as the Scourges in his hand to Punish a People with, he gives them success above their hope's or Expectations,
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which makes them like people intoxicated and deprived of that apprehension of danger, of that judgement and consideration to prevent it, which at other times they have.
which makes them like people intoxicated and deprived of that apprehension of danger, of that judgement and consideration to prevent it, which At other times they have.
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and the understanding of the Prudent, and the resolution of the men of courage, that they all stand amazed and confounded, not knowing how to give or take advice;
and the understanding of the Prudent, and the resolution of the men of courage, that they all stand amazed and confounded, not knowing how to give or take Advice;
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but it is a fatal symptom upon a Nation when their hearts fail them for fear, that they dare not do the duty which they owe to God, to their King, and to their Countrey. God forbid that any should exceed the bounds of their duty to prevent their fears,
but it is a fatal Symptom upon a nation when their hearts fail them for Fear, that they Dare not do the duty which they owe to God, to their King, and to their Country. God forbid that any should exceed the bounds of their duty to prevent their fears,
But on the other side, when God raises up a Nation to be a Scourge to other Nations, he inspires them with a new spirit and courage, unites their counsels, removes their difficulties or carries them easily through them,
But on the other side, when God raises up a nation to be a Scourge to other nations, he inspires them with a new Spirit and courage, unites their Counsels, removes their difficulties or carries them Easily through them,
Look over all the mighty Revolutions which have hapned in the Kingdoms and Empires of the World, and the more ye search and consider and compare things together, the greater truth you will find in this observation.
Look over all the mighty Revolutions which have happened in the Kingdoms and Empires of the World, and the more you search and Consider and compare things together, the greater truth you will find in this observation.
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When God designed to punish the Eastern Nations for their transgressions, then the Babylonian Monarchy rose so fast and spread so far, that nothing was able to stand before it.
When God designed to Punish the Eastern nations for their transgressions, then the Babylonian Monarchy rose so fast and spread so Far, that nothing was able to stand before it.
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The combinations of the Kings of Judah, and Edom, and Moab, and syre, and Sidon, and Egypt were but like the Withes which the Philistins bound Sampson with, which he brake in sunder as a thred of Tow is broken when it toucheth the fire.
The combinations of the Kings of Judah, and Edom, and Moab, and sire, and Sidon, and Egypt were but like the Withes which the philistines bound Sampson with, which he brake in sunder as a thread of Tow is broken when it touches the fire.
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of Libya and AEthiopia; and at last the Cup passes round, and Ninivehs turn comes to drink deep of this Cup of Fury, and she was laid waste for returning to her sins after Repentance.
of Libya and Ethiopia; and At last the Cup passes round, and Ninevehs turn comes to drink deep of this Cup of Fury, and she was laid waste for returning to her Sins After Repentance.
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It was not the Courage and Spirit of Alexander with his Macedonian Army could have made such sudden and easie conquests of the East; if God by his Providence had not strangely made way for his success by infatuating the Counsels of Darius, so as to give him those advantages against himself he could never have hoped for.
It was not the Courage and Spirit of Alexander with his Macedonian Army could have made such sudden and easy conquests of the East; if God by his Providence had not strangely made Way for his success by infatuating the Counsels of Darius, so as to give him those advantages against himself he could never have hoped for.
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but when God hath pleased to let loose the most rude, and barbarous, and unexperienced Nations in matters of War, upon the most flourishing Kingdoms, the most disciplin'd Armies, the most fortified Cities, they have in spite of all opposition over-run, overcome, and overthrown them.
but when God hath pleased to let lose the most rude, and barbarous, and unexperienced nations in matters of War, upon the most flourishing Kingdoms, the most disciplined Armies, the most fortified Cities, they have in spite of all opposition overrun, overcome, and overthrown them.
Who could have thought that the cowardly Goths (as they were then esteemed) the barbarous Vandals, and the despicable Hunns, could have made such havock and devastations in the Roman Empire, that in fifty years time, more of it was lost and destroyed by their means,
Who could have Thought that the cowardly Gothis (as they were then esteemed) the barbarous Vandals, and the despicable Hunns, could have made such havoc and devastations in the Roman Empire, that in fifty Years time, more of it was lost and destroyed by their means,
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than had been gained in a thousand? It would make ones heart bleed to read the miseries which all the parts of the Roman Empire suffered, where these Barbarians prevailed;
than had been gained in a thousand? It would make ones heart bleed to read the misery's which all the parts of the Roman Empire suffered, where these Barbarians prevailed;
and met with such an unaccountable success in all his undertakings, that he called himself Flagellum Dei, The Scourge in Gods hand to chastise the wickedness and follies of men that called themselves Christians, and did not live like such.
and met with such an unaccountable success in all his undertakings, that he called himself Flagellum Dei, The Scourge in God's hand to chastise the wickedness and follies of men that called themselves Christians, and did not live like such.
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Machiavel himself takes notice of so strange a difference in the Conduct and success of the Romans at different times, that he saith, they could hardly be imagined to be the same People;
Machiavel himself Takes notice of so strange a difference in the Conduct and success of the Romans At different times, that he Says, they could hardly be imagined to be the same People;
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and after all his attempts to find out other causes, he at last is forced to conclude that there is a superiour cause to the Counsels of men which governs the affairs of mankind, which he calls Fate, and we much better, the Providence of God. Some learned Physicians are of opinion that when diseases are not curable by common remedies, there is in them NONLATINALPHABET, something divine,
and After all his attempts to find out other Causes, he At last is forced to conclude that there is a superior cause to the Counsels of men which governs the affairs of mankind, which he calls Fate, and we much better, the Providence of God. some learned Physicians Are of opinion that when diseases Are not curable by Common remedies, there is in them, something divine,
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thus in the alterations of States and Kingdoms, there is often a NONLATINALPHABET, a more than ordinary hand of God, in which cases the best means we can use to prevent danger is by Fasting and Prayer, by true repentance and speedy Reformation of our evil wayes.
thus in the alterations of States and Kingdoms, there is often a, a more than ordinary hand of God, in which cases the best means we can use to prevent danger is by Fasting and Prayer, by true Repentance and speedy Reformation of our evil ways.
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but rather the contrary in those words of Jeremiah, At what instant I shall speak concerning a Nation, and concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up and to pull down and to destroy it:
but rather the contrary in those words of Jeremiah, At what instant I shall speak Concerning a nation, and Concerning a Kingdom, to pluck up and to pull down and to destroy it:
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And where repentance hath intervened between the threatning and execution of judgement, God hath shewed wonderful kindness either in stopping, removing,
And where Repentance hath intervened between the threatening and execution of judgement, God hath showed wondered kindness either in stopping, removing,
1. In stopping his hand when it hath been lifted up, and just ready to strike. We can desire no clearer instance in that case than that of Niniveh; a vast City (or rather a Countrey inclosed in Walls) full of all the delights of Asia, and of the sins which usually attend them;
1. In stopping his hand when it hath been lifted up, and just ready to strike. We can desire no clearer instance in that case than that of Nineveh; a vast city (or rather a Country enclosed in Walls) full of all the delights of Asia, and of the Sins which usually attend them;
How many objections would the Infidels and Scepticks of our Age have made against such a Message as this? They would rather have concluded the Prophet Mad, than have been perswaded to repent by him.
How many objections would the Infidels and Sceptics of our Age have made against such a Message as this? They would rather have concluded the Prophet Mad, than have been persuaded to Repent by him.
and they cryed mightily to God, and turned from their evil wayes: And what then? Would God disparage the reputation of his Prophet, and alter the sentence he had sent him so far to denounce against them? What hopes had he given them of mercy if they repented? It appears they had nothing but general presumptions, Who can tell, if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger that we perish not? Yet sincere repentance being performed upon no greater assurance than this, prevailed so with God, that he repented of the evil that he said he would do unto them, and he did it not.
and they cried mightily to God, and turned from their evil ways: And what then? Would God disparage the reputation of his Prophet, and altar the sentence he had sent him so Far to denounce against them? What hope's had he given them of mercy if they repented? It appears they had nothing but general presumptions, Who can tell, if God will turn and Repent, and turn away from his fierce anger that we perish not? Yet sincere Repentance being performed upon no greater assurance than this, prevailed so with God, that he repented of the evil that he said he would do unto them, and he did it not.
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2. In removing his hand when it hath struck. When Davids vanity transported him so far, that without any necessity he would know the Number of his People; his heart did misgive him as soon as he had done it, and he confessed he had sinned greatly in it;
2. In removing his hand when it hath struck. When Davids vanity transported him so Far, that without any necessity he would know the Number of his People; his heart did misgive him as soon as he had done it, and he confessed he had sinned greatly in it;
on them which fell severity; but towards Jerusalem goodness. His severity was intended to make people avoid a vain confidence in their own strength and numbers; his goodness to let them see how ready he is to draw back his hand when men truly repent.
on them which fell severity; but towards Jerusalem Goodness. His severity was intended to make people avoid a vain confidence in their own strength and numbers; his Goodness to let them see how ready he is to draw back his hand when men truly Repent.
No King of Israel provoked God more than Ahab; for it is said of him, that he did evil in the sight of the Lord above all 1 King. 16. 30. that were before him;
No King of Israel provoked God more than Ahab; for it is said of him, that he did evil in the sighed of the Lord above all 1 King. 16. 30. that were before him;
and to say, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? The Prophet having this fair opportunity followed the blow he had given him so home, that Ahab was not able to stand before him:
and to say, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? The Prophet having this fair opportunity followed the blow he had given him so home, that Ahab was not able to stand before him:
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for it is said, that when Ahab heard the terrible judgements God denounced against him for his sins, he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh and fasted,
for it is said, that when Ahab herd the terrible Judgments God denounced against him for his Sins, he rend his clothes, and put Sackcloth upon his Flesh and fasted,
When the sins of a Nation are grown to a great height, and become ripe for vengeance, the best Princes can obtain no more than not seeing the evil in their own days, as in the case of Josiah who was an excellent Prince, and a true lover of God and his Law, yet the people continued so hardned in their sins,
When the Sins of a nation Are grown to a great height, and become ripe for vengeance, the best Princes can obtain no more than not seeing the evil in their own days, as in the case of Josiah who was an excellent Prince, and a true lover of God and his Law, yet the people continued so hardened in their Sins,
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and he humbled himself before the Lord, he obtained that favour, that his eyes should not see the evil which he would bring upon them. If the People had been as good as Josiah was, there is no question,
and he humbled himself before the Lord, he obtained that favour, that his eyes should not see the evil which he would bring upon them. If the People had been as good as Josiah was, there is no question,
and when the ten Tribes were carried captive, their King Hoshea is said, not to have done evil as the Kings of Israel that were before him. And to Judah after Josias his death, God punctually made good this threatning in the Text, But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed both ye and your King.
and when the ten Tribes were carried captive, their King Hoshea is said, not to have done evil as the Kings of Israel that were before him. And to Judah After Josiah his death, God punctually made good this threatening in the Text, But if you shall still do wickedly, you shall be consumed both you and your King.
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II. The second particular is, That according to the usual method of Providence the state or condition of a People is better or worse according to the general nature of their Actions. If they be good and vertuous, careful to please God, just, sober, chast, merciful, diligent observers of Gods Laws,
II The second particular is, That according to the usual method of Providence the state or condition of a People is better or Worse according to the general nature of their Actions. If they be good and virtuous, careful to please God, just, Sobrium, chaste, merciful, diligent observers of God's Laws,
Whereas loose principles, and bad practises, and extravagant desires naturally dispose men to endeavour changes and alterations, in hopes of bettering themselves by them;
Whereas lose principles, and bad practises, and extravagant Desires naturally dispose men to endeavour changes and alterations, in hope's of bettering themselves by them;
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But men that are sincere in any Religion, do hate and abhor such hypocritical Dissemblers, and despise and spue them out for their nauseous lukewarmness;
But men that Are sincere in any Religion, do hate and abhor such hypocritical Dissemblers, and despise and spue them out for their nauseous lukewarmness;
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He that walketh righteously and speaketh uprightly, he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood,
He that walks righteously and speaks uprightly, he that despises the gain of oppressions, that shakes his hands from holding Bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood,
These were very critical and doubtful times which the Prophet speaks of, and many were secretly for complying with the King of Assyria, as believing it as impossible to withstand his force,
These were very critical and doubtful times which the Prophet speaks of, and many were secretly for complying with the King of Assyria, as believing it as impossible to withstand his force,
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It is observable concerning the Israelites, that when they went about to secure themselves by subtile devices and contrivances of their own, making leagues and confederacies with the King of Egypt and other neighbour Princes,
It is observable Concerning the Israelites, that when they went about to secure themselves by subtle devices and contrivances of their own, making leagues and confederacies with the King of Egypt and other neighbour Princes,
But setting that aside, as there is no security like to Gods protection, so there is no reason to think that will be wanting to them who do their duty sincerely and put their trust in him.
But setting that aside, as there is no security like to God's protection, so there is no reason to think that will be wanting to them who do their duty sincerely and put their trust in him.
This may seem a Paradox at first hearing to those who consider by what ways of fraud and violence, of injustice and cruelty, of rapine and oppression, the great and mighty Empires of the world have been raised and maintained;
This may seem a Paradox At First hearing to those who Consider by what ways of fraud and violence, of injustice and cruelty, of rapine and oppression, the great and mighty Empires of the world have been raised and maintained;
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Yet notwithstanding this plausible objection, the truth of my assertion will appear, if we understand it as we ought to do with these following Cautions.
Yet notwithstanding this plausible objection, the truth of my assertion will appear, if we understand it as we ought to do with these following Cautions.
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Those who have best considered these things, suppose that to be the most exact and perfect Idea of Government, where all things are in a certain measure,
Those who have best considered these things, suppose that to be the most exact and perfect Idea of Government, where all things Are in a certain measure,
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not to riot and luxury, not to softness and effeminacy, not to pride and ambition, not to the heaping up of riches without use and respect to a general good;
not to riot and luxury, not to softness and effeminacy, not to pride and ambition, not to the heaping up of riches without use and respect to a general good;
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and only observe the Pomp and Grandeur of their Princes, without looking into the State and Condition of the People. Aristotle observes, that the Eastern people had more wit and slavery Polit. l. 3. c. 14. with it, the Northern had less quickness and more liberty, the Greeks lying between both had their share in both.
and only observe the Pomp and Grandeur of their Princes, without looking into the State and Condition of the People. Aristotle observes, that the Eastern people had more wit and slavery Politic l. 3. c. 14. with it, the Northern had less quickness and more liberty, the Greeks lying between both had their share in both.
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and the Northern Liberty hath so improved the wits, and given such encouragement to the industry of men, that our people at this day enjoy more benefit by the riches of the East, than those do among whom they grow.
and the Northern Liberty hath so improved the wits, and given such encouragement to the industry of men, that our people At this day enjoy more benefit by the riches of the East, than those do among whom they grow.
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having nothing which they can call their own, unless it be their slavery? That is certainly the happiest condition of a people, where the Prince sits upon the Throne of Majesty and Power, doing righteousness and shewing kindness;
having nothing which they can call their own, unless it be their slavery? That is Certainly the Happiest condition of a people, where the Prince sits upon the Throne of Majesty and Power, doing righteousness and showing kindness;
3. That it is not to be understood of sudden and surprizing events, but of a lasting and continued state. For when God hath been highly provoked to punish several Nations for their sins;
3. That it is not to be understood of sudden and surprising events, but of a lasting and continued state. For when God hath been highly provoked to Punish several nations for their Sins;
to this purpose he raiseth up Nebuchadnezar King of Babylon, whom he therefore calls his Servant; and the first example of his severity was his own People; when this was done,
to this purpose he Raiseth up Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, whom he Therefore calls his Servant; and the First Exampl of his severity was his own People; when this was done,
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then follow the desolations of Egypt, of Phoenicia, Arabia, and other Countries in so strange a manner, that some have called it the Age of the destruction of Cities.
then follow the desolations of Egypt, of Phoenicia, Arabia, and other Countries in so strange a manner, that Some have called it the Age of the destruction of Cities.
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Thus for a time, a Nation may seem to flourish exceedingly, and be victorious over others while they are as Scourges in Gods hand for the punishment of others,
Thus for a time, a nation may seem to flourish exceedingly, and be victorious over Others while they Are as Scourges in God's hand for the punishment of Others,
but every rank and order of men with those of the same rank and condition. And upon these terms, we need no other proof of the truth of this assertion,
but every rank and order of men with those of the same rank and condition. And upon these terms, we need no other proof of the truth of this assertion,
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than the instance in the Text of the People of Israel; which will best appear by comparing the state of both Kingdoms after the Body of the People was broken into the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The Kingdom of Israel by Jeroboams Policy,
than the instance in the Text of the People of Israel; which will best appear by comparing the state of both Kingdoms After the Body of the People was broken into the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The Kingdom of Israel by Jeroboams Policy,
and when they were carried into Captivity, the ten Tribes were lost as to their name and interest among the People of Assyria; but the two Tribes were restored after 70 years Captivity under the Princes of the Line of David. If we compare the Kings of Israel and Judah together;
and when they were carried into Captivity, the ten Tribes were lost as to their name and Interest among the People of Assyria; but the two Tribes were restored After 70 Years Captivity under the Princes of the Line of David. If we compare the Kings of Israel and Judah together;
The Posterity of David was kept up among the Kings of Judah; but there were nine Families in the Kingdom of Israel; and but one of them lasted to the fourth Generation,
The Posterity of David was kept up among the Kings of Judah; but there were nine Families in the Kingdom of Israel; and but one of them lasted to the fourth Generation,
and the Nation under them enjoyed the greatest peace, or received the greatest deliverances, as in the dayes of Asa, Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah. If we compare the times of the same Kings together, we shall find that while they adhered firmly to God and Religion the Nation prospered exceedingly,
and the nation under them enjoyed the greatest peace, or received the greatest Deliverances, as in the days of Asa, Jehoshaphat and Hezekiah. If we compare the times of the same Kings together, we shall find that while they adhered firmly to God and Religion the nation prospered exceedingly,
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as for a long time under the Reigns of Solomon and Asa; but when in their old Age they began to warp in their Religion and to decline in their Piety, nothing but trouble and confusion followed.
as for a long time under the Reigns of Solomon and Asa; but when in their old Age they began to warp in their Religion and to decline in their Piety, nothing but trouble and confusion followed.
So true did they find the saying of Hanani to Asa, The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him.
So true did they find the saying of Hanani to Asa, The eyes of the Lord run to and from throughout the Whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him.
when he had imprisoned the Prophet for reproving him. III. That there are some circumstances in the sins of a Nation, which do very much portend and hasten its Ruine. As,
when he had imprisoned the Prophet for reproving him. III. That there Are Some Circumstances in the Sins of a nation, which do very much portend and hasten its Ruin. As,
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For lo I begin to bring evil on the City which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? The destroying Angels in Ezekiel, were to begin at the Sanctuary;
For lo I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should you be utterly unpunished? The destroying Angels in Ezekielem, were to begin At the Sanctuary;
The Prophet Amos tells Damascus, and Gaza, and Tyre, and Edom, and Ammon, and Moab, that none of them shall escape being punished for their transgressions;
The Prophet Amos tells Damascus, and Gaza, and Tyre, and Edom, and Ammon, and Moab, that none of them shall escape being punished for their transgressions;
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and the Prisoners there had shaken off their chains and come up upon the earth; When Atheism, Prophaneness and all manner of Wickedness grow impudent and bare-faced;
and the Prisoners there had shaken off their chains and come up upon the earth; When Atheism, Profaneness and all manner of Wickedness grow impudent and barefaced;
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Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord, shall not my soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? God did forbear his People of Judah beyond what they could have expected, waiting for their amendment;
Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord, shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? God did forbear his People of Judah beyond what they could have expected, waiting for their amendment;
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but when they added impudence to their obstinacy, when they made sport with the Prophets, and turned their threatnings into songs of mirth and drollery,
but when they added impudence to their obstinacy, when they made sport with the prophets, and turned their threatenings into songs of mirth and drollery,
untill the wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no remedy. There still seemed to be some hopes left till they came to this temper.
until the wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no remedy. There still seemed to be Some hope's left till they Come to this temper.
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But when they burlesqued the Prophet Jeremiahs words, and turned the expressions he used into ridicule, crying in contempt, The burden of the Lord, which is called perverting the words of the living God:
But when they burlesqued the Prophet Jeremiah's words, and turned the expressions he used into ridicule, crying in contempt, The burden of the Lord, which is called perverting the words of the living God:
Such a state the People of Jerusalem seemed to have been in, there was no room for infection left, the plague of Leprosie had so over run them, that there was no sound part left in the whole body.
Such a state the People of Jerusalem seemed to have been in, there was no room for infection left, the plague of Leprosy had so over run them, that there was no found part left in the Whole body.
Thus I have considered the influence which doing wickedly hath upon the ruine of a Nation, it remains now that I make Application of this to our own case.
Thus I have considered the influence which doing wickedly hath upon the ruin of a nation, it remains now that I make Application of this to our own case.
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And since like the Prince of Tyre, our seat is in the midst of the Seas, God hath thereby secured us from such sudden inroads and invasions of foreign Enemies as many of our Neighbour Countries do groan under at this day:
And since like the Prince of Tyre, our seat is in the midst of the Seas, God hath thereby secured us from such sudden inroads and invasions of foreign Enemies as many of our Neighbour Countries do groan under At this day:
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But God hath compassed us about with a deep Sea and a large Channel, and given us such a powerful Navy as may be both a Defence at home and a Terror abroad.
But God hath compassed us about with a deep Sea and a large Channel, and given us such a powerful Navy as may be both a Defence At home and a Terror abroad.
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And after all our intestine broils and confusions which our sins had brought upon us, God was pleased in a most surprising manner, without War or bloodshed, to our great satisfaction and the amazement of the world, to restore our Soveraign to his Throne, our Church and People to their just Rights and Liberties.
And After all our intestine broils and confusions which our Sins had brought upon us, God was pleased in a most surprising manner, without War or bloodshed, to our great satisfaction and the amazement of the world, to restore our Sovereign to his Throne, our Church and People to their just Rights and Liberties.
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And while our Neighbour Nations have lamentably suffered under all the dismal effects of a lasting War, he hath enlarged our Trade, continued our Peace,
And while our Neighbour nations have lamentably suffered under all the dismal effects of a lasting War, he hath enlarged our Trade, continued our Peace,
and is still of our Fears, and that is Religion. And yet in this respect we have advantages above any other Nation in the Christian World, having a Church reformed with so much Wisdom and Moderation as to avoid the dangerous extreams on both sides.
and is still of our Fears, and that is Religion. And yet in this respect we have advantages above any other nation in the Christian World, having a Church reformed with so much Wisdom and Moderation as to avoid the dangerous extremes on both sides.
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O Blessed Jesus! that ever thy Holy Name should be assumed by Traytors and Murderers. or that the promoting thy true Religion should be made the colour for the most wicked practises!
Oh Blessed jesus! that ever thy Holy Name should be assumed by Traitors and Murderers. or that the promoting thy true Religion should be made the colour for the most wicked practises!
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or dispose them to malice, hatred, revenge and cruelty (some of the worst passions of humane nature) or to the accomplishing their own ends by secret conspiracies and open violence, by treachery and falshood, by Murthers and Assasinations, either on the Ministers of Justice, or on the most merciful and best natured of Kings. But Be astonished O ye Heavens, and tremble O Earth, that hast brought forth such a Generation of Vipers who are continually making their way through the Bowels of their Mother,
or dispose them to malice, hatred, revenge and cruelty (Some of the worst passion of humane nature) or to the accomplishing their own ends by secret conspiracies and open violence, by treachery and falsehood, by Murders and Assassinations, either on the Ministers of justice, or on the most merciful and best natured of Kings. But Be astonished Oh you Heavens, and tremble Oh Earth, that hast brought forth such a Generation of Vipers who Are continually making their Way through the Bowels of their Mother,
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If these be the kind embraces of one that pretends to be the Mother-Church, if this be the paternal affection of the Holy Father at Rome, if this indeed be zeal for the Catholick Cause, if this be the way to reconcile us to their Communion, have we not great reason to be fond of returning into the Bosom of such a Church which may strangle us as soon as it gets us within her Arms? But there are some whose concernment it is, to make men believe there was no such dangerous plot intended;
If these be the kind embraces of one that pretends to be the Mother-Church, if this be the paternal affection of the Holy Father At Room, if this indeed be zeal for the Catholic Cause, if this be the Way to reconcile us to their Communion, have we not great reason to be found of returning into the Bosom of such a Church which may strangle us as soon as it gets us within her Arms? But there Are Some whose concernment it is, to make men believe there was no such dangerous plot intended;
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I meddle not with that evidence which lies before you, but there is one notorious circumstance obvious to all persons, and sufficient to convince any, which is the horrid Murther actually committed on one of his Majesties Justices of Peace, in cold blood, with great contrivance and deliberation.
I meddle not with that evidence which lies before you, but there is one notorious circumstance obvious to all Persons, and sufficient to convince any, which is the horrid Murder actually committed on one of his Majesties Justices of Peace, in cold blood, with great contrivance and deliberation.
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God forbid that we should charge such barbarous cruelties, such wicked conspiracies, such horrid designs on all who live in the Communion of that Church; but we must distinguish between the seduced party who are not thought fit to be trusted with such things,
God forbid that we should charge such barbarous cruelties, such wicked conspiracies, such horrid designs on all who live in the Communion of that Church; but we must distinguish between the seduced party who Are not Thought fit to be trusted with such things,
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and the busie Active Faction, who are always restless and designing, and act by such Maxims of Morality as the more sober and modest Heathens would abhor.
and the busy Active Faction, who Are always restless and designing, and act by such Maxims of Morality as the more Sobrium and modest heathens would abhor.
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but plotting conspiracies, inflaming our differences, betraying our liberties, heightning our discontents, and in short, undermining the Foundatior s both of our Government and Religion? And shall such men alwayes triumph that they are too hard for our Laws? and that like the Canaanites and Jebusites to the Children of Israel, they will still be as scourges in ••r sides,
but plotting conspiracies, Inflaming our differences, betraying our Liberties, heightening our discontents, and in short, undermining the Foundatior s both of our Government and Religion? And shall such men always triumph that they Are too hard for our Laws? and that like the Canaanites and Jebusites to the Children of Israel, they will still be as scourges in ••r sides,
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But before I conclude, the Text suggests to us three things, very pertinent to the duty of this Day; which I shall briefly recommend to your consideration.
But before I conclude, the Text suggests to us three things, very pertinent to the duty of this Day; which I shall briefly recommend to your consideration.
1. Matter of Humiliation for our sins. Which have been many and great, and aggravated by all the Mercies and Deliverances which God hath vouchsafed to us;
1. Matter of Humiliation for our Sins. Which have been many and great, and aggravated by all the mercies and Deliverances which God hath vouchsafed to us;
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Let us lay our hands upon our hearts this day, and seriously consider what requital we have made to the Lord for all the benefits he hath bestowed upon us? For the Light of his Truth, the Purity of his Worship, the Power of his Grace, the frequency of his Sacraments, the influences of his Spirit,
Let us lay our hands upon our hearts this day, and seriously Consider what requital we have made to the Lord for all the benefits he hath bestowed upon us? For the Light of his Truth, the Purity of his Worship, the Power of his Grace, the frequency of his Sacraments, the influences of his Spirit,
But have we not been guilty of too much slighting that Truth, neglecting that Worship, resisting that Grace, contemning those Sacraments, quenching that Spirit;
But have we not been guilty of too much slighting that Truth, neglecting that Worship, resisting that Grace, contemning those Sacraments, quenching that Spirit;
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and of too great coldness and indifferency about matters of Religion? I do not fear that ever the Church of Rome should prevail among us by strength of Reason,
and of too great coldness and indifferency about matters of Religion? I do not Fear that ever the Church of Room should prevail among us by strength of Reason,
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I do much more fear Popery coming in at the back-door of Atheism and Prophaneness; than under all its false and deceitful pretences of Universality and Infallibility. And this those have been aware of, who have been so industriously sowing among us the seeds of Irreligion; knowing, that if men be unconcerned as to all Religion, they will never have the courage to oppose any;
I do much more Fear Popery coming in At the backdoor of Atheism and Profaneness; than under all its false and deceitful pretences of Universality and Infallibility. And this those have been aware of, who have been so industriously sowing among us the seeds of Irreligion; knowing, that if men be unconcerned as to all Religion, they will never have the courage to oppose any;
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How can men answer it at the great day, if in such a critical time as this is, they stand upon little niceties and punctilios of Honour rather than Conscience,
How can men answer it At the great day, if in such a critical time as this is, they stand upon little niceties and punctilios of Honour rather than Conscience,
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or upon keep up the interests of their several Parties, and do not those things which themselves think they lawfully may do towards an Union with us? I pray God, the continuance of these breaches may not look like an argument of Divine Infatuation upon us.
or upon keep up the interests of their several Parties, and do not those things which themselves think they lawfully may do towards an union with us? I pray God, the Continuance of these Breaches may not look like an argument of Divine Infatuation upon us.
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But what can we say to that looseness and debauchery of manners, to that riot and luxury, to that wantonness and prophaneness, to that fashion of customary swearing,
But what can we say to that looseness and debauchery of manners, to that riot and luxury, to that wantonness and profaneness, to that fashion of customary swearing,
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and Atheistick Drollery, which have been so much and so justly complained of among us? I hope there are many thousands at this day, in England, whose souls abhor the abominations that are committed,
and Atheistic Drollery, which have been so much and so justly complained of among us? I hope there Are many thousands At this day, in England, whose Souls abhor the abominations that Are committed,
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May we all this day so heartily repent of all these follies and impieties, that the Cause of our Fears which our sins give us being removed, we may hearken
May we all this day so heartily Repent of all these follies and impieties, that the Cause of our Fears which our Sins give us being removed, we may harken
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Be faithful to God, maintain and practise the true Religion, sincerely, diligently, constantly, universally, and never doubt his protection of you, let your enemies be never so many,
Be faithful to God, maintain and practise the true Religion, sincerely, diligently, constantly, universally, and never doubt his protection of you, let your enemies be never so many,
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for some mean and private interests of their own, they are oft-times so far from compassing their ends, that they become the Scorn and Reproach of men.
for Some mean and private interests of their own, they Are ofttimes so Far from compassing their ends, that they become the Scorn and Reproach of men.
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When their sins had brought them into great distresses afterwards, and they cryed unto the Lord and confessed their sins, then the Lord raised up Jerubbaal and Bedan, and Jephthah,
When their Sins had brought them into great Distresses afterwards, and they cried unto the Lord and confessed their Sins, then the Lord raised up Jerubbaal and Bedan, and Jephthah,
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But the memory of former deliverances was almost worn out with many, and some began to question whether such holy and innocent men as the Fathers of the Society could be guilty of such horrid conspiracies;
But the memory of former Deliverances was almost worn out with many, and Some began to question whither such holy and innocent men as the Father's of the Society could be guilty of such horrid conspiracies;
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In somuch, that they were hardly brought to believe there could be a plot among them, especially of so horrid a nature as this appears more and more to have been,
In So much, that they were hardly brought to believe there could be a plot among them, especially of so horrid a nature as this appears more and more to have been,
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But God doth bring to light the hidden things of darkness by such wayes as shew his Providence, more than our prudence and foresight, that while we have the comfort, he alone may have the glory of our deliverance.
But God does bring to Light the hidden things of darkness by such ways as show his Providence, more than our prudence and foresight, that while we have the Comfort, he alone may have the glory of our deliverance.
Blessed be God for that Unanimity, that Zeal, that Courage, that Constancy You have hitherto shewed in the maintenance of our Church and Religion; but there is so much yet to be done for a Firm Establishment of it to all Generations (which now by his Majesties Gracious Favour is put into Your hands) as calls for all our Prayers,
Blessed be God for that Unanimity, that Zeal, that Courage, that Constancy You have hitherto showed in the maintenance of our Church and Religion; but there is so much yet to be done for a Firm Establishment of it to all Generations (which now by his Majesties Gracious Favour is put into Your hands) as calls for all our Prayers,
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This seems to be an Honour reserved for this Parliament, as the Crown and Glory of all your endeavours for the Publick Good. Go on then, to raise up this Monument to your Eternal Fame. This will not only make you beloved and esteemed by the present Age,
This seems to be an Honour reserved for this Parliament, as the Crown and Glory of all your endeavours for the Public Good. Go on then, to raise up this Monument to your Eternal Fame. This will not only make you Beloved and esteemed by the present Age,
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But lest our sins should yet hinder us from so great a Blessing, We have great reason to humble our selves before God this day, to bewail those sins which may yet provoke him to punish us,
But lest our Sins should yet hinder us from so great a Blessing, We have great reason to humble our selves before God this day, to bewail those Sins which may yet provoke him to Punish us,
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