A sermon preached at St. Paul's Covent-Garden upon Sunday the second of December, 1694 Being the day appointed by Their Majesties for a publick thanksgiving for the preservation of His Majesty from the dangers to which his royal person was exposed during his late expedition; and for his safe return to his people, and for the success of his forces by sea and land. Publish'd at the request of the parishioners. By John Swynfen, chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Bradford, and lecturer at St. Magnus Church at the Bridge Foot. Imprimatur. Decemb. 14. 1694. C. Alston.
Ye shall acknowledge my Deity and Providence, when, by freeing you from your present Slavery, I shall desist from punishing you as your sins have deserved: Or else thus;
You shall acknowledge my Deity and Providence, when, by freeing you from your present Slavery, I shall desist from punishing you as your Sins have deserved: Or Else thus;
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The Deliverance from your Babylonish Captivity, which I design to effect, is, not that you could lay any claim to it upon account of your Righteousness,
The Deliverance from your Babylonish Captivity, which I Design to Effect, is, not that you could lay any claim to it upon account of your Righteousness,
and their present Servitude in a Foreign and Barbarous Country had been so far from producing their Amendment, that it had added one sin more, which they had newly learnt from the Chaldeans, namely, to make their Sons and Daughters to pass through the fire to their Idols, as may be seen, ver. 31st.
and their present Servitude in a Foreign and Barbarous Country had been so Far from producing their Amendment, that it had added one since more, which they had newly learned from the Chaldeans, namely, to make their Sons and Daughters to pass through the fire to their Idols, as may be seen, ver. 31st.
And yet as bad, Ungrateful, and Idolatrous as they were, they are here assured not only that for God's Holy Name-sake they should be redeemed from their present Slavery,
And yet as bad, Ungrateful, and Idolatrous as they were, they Are Here assured not only that for God's Holy Namesake they should be redeemed from their present Slavery,
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and indeed to thos• Methods which God seems to have told us in Scripture he will take with a wicked People, 'twill be necessary to be more particular in proving them.
and indeed to thos• Methods which God seems to have told us in Scripture he will take with a wicked People, it'll be necessary to be more particular in proving them.
In Discoursing therefore upon the first, I shall first prove it true from Scripture. 2dly, Confirm it by producing some Instances when it may be to the Interest of God's Name to deliver a very sinful People from great Calamities. 3. I shall shew what Improvements such a People are to make of such Deliverances.
In Discoursing Therefore upon the First, I shall First prove it true from Scripture. 2dly, Confirm it by producing Some Instances when it may be to the Interest of God's Name to deliver a very sinful People from great Calamities. 3. I shall show what Improvements such a People Are to make of such Deliverances.
And first, that a very sinful People may sometimes be delivered from great Calamities purely for God's Holy Name, appears from two passages in this Prophecy which affirm it. See ver. 9th.
And First, that a very sinful People may sometime be Delivered from great Calamities purely for God's Holy Name, appears from two passages in this Prophecy which affirm it. See ver. 9th.
The place explains it self, telling us, that the Reason why the wicked Israelites were Redeemed from their Egyptian Slavery, was for God's own Name-sake. A like passage to this we have in Chap. 36. ver. 29. But I had pity for my Holy Name, which the House of Israel had profaned among the Heathen, whither they went.
The place explains it self, telling us, that the Reason why the wicked Israelites were Redeemed from their Egyptian Slavery, was for God's own Namesake. A like passage to this we have in Chap. 36. ver. 29. But I had pity for my Holy Name, which the House of Israel had profaned among the Heathen, whither they went.
Hence it is that in several Prayers mentioned in Scripture, that were made for the Deliverance of a wicked People out of this or the other Extremity, this Motive is frequently used, that God would do it for his own Name-sake;
Hence it is that in several Prayers mentioned in Scripture, that were made for the Deliverance of a wicked People out of this or the other Extremity, this Motive is frequently used, that God would do it for his own Namesake;
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So that the principal Matter will be to shew some Instances wherein God's Holy Name may be concerned to deliver even a very sinful People out of great Calamities.
So that the principal Matter will be to show Some Instances wherein God's Holy Name may be concerned to deliver even a very sinful People out of great Calamities.
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and their depravedness in Morals is so far from being justified by the Principles they profess, that, on the contrary, nothing is more strictly enjoyned by their Principles than Piety and uprightness of Life.
and their depravedness in Morals is so Far from being justified by the Principles they profess, that, on the contrary, nothing is more strictly enjoined by their Principles than Piety and uprightness of Life.
So that how far soever common Providence may be concerned upon account of their being Creatures, to free them from utter Misery in this Life, 'tis very plain that his Holy Name is not at all interested in the matter.
So that how Far soever Common Providence may be concerned upon account of their being Creatures, to free them from utter Misery in this Life, it's very plain that his Holy Name is not At all interested in the matter.
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if this Church be of large extent, utterly to erase it from the face of the Earth, is scarce consistent with the Promises that are made of its Amplitude in the latter days,
if this Church be of large extent, utterly to erase it from the face of the Earth, is scarce consistent with the Promises that Are made of its Amplitude in the latter days,
nay, such severe proceedings against a People that retain so much of Religion as an Orthodox Faith and Regular Worship amount to, would Prejudice the rest of the World against that true Faith which they profess;
nay, such severe proceedings against a People that retain so much of Religion as an Orthodox Faith and Regular Worship amount to, would Prejudice the rest of the World against that true Faith which they profess;
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for seeing 'tis Natural, though unjust, to judge of the Truth or Falshood of any Religion by the good or bad Fortune its Professors have in the World,
for seeing it's Natural, though unjust, to judge of the Truth or Falsehood of any Religion by the good or bad Fortune its Professors have in the World,
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where Men see the hard Fate of such a People, they instantly conclude that the Religion they Profess cannot be good, seeing it could not save them from Ruine.
where Men see the hard Fate of such a People, they instantly conclude that the Religion they Profess cannot be good, seeing it could not save them from Ruin.
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and when Strangers see the hard Fate that hath befallen People of such a Belief, they will be so far from espousing it, that they'll think they cannot stand at too great a distance from it.
and when Strangers see the hard Fate that hath befallen People of such a Belief, they will be so Far from espousing it, that They'll think they cannot stand At too great a distance from it.
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So that as much as God's Holy Name is concerned to be respectful to Men of sound Belief and Regular Worship, to Propagate the true Faith in all parts and corners of the Earth,
So that as much as God's Holy Name is concerned to be respectful to Men of found Belief and Regular Worship, to Propagate the true Faith in all parts and corners of the Earth,
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and urges this as a Motive with God, that he would not utterly destroy them. 2. When amongst this wicked People there are a considerable number that are truly Good,
and urges this as a Motive with God, that he would not utterly destroy them. 2. When among this wicked People there Are a considerable number that Are truly Good,
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for, as God may think, why should the Righteous suffer for the sins of the Wicked? The Innocent bear the Punishment of the Guilty? Or good Men endure those Miseries which they had no hand in procuring? This would be to separate Guilt from Fault;
for, as God may think, why should the Righteous suffer for the Sins of the Wicked? The Innocent bear the Punishment of the Guilty? Or good Men endure those Misery's which they had no hand in procuring? This would be to separate Gilded from Fault;
and the Wickedness of the Wicked shall be upon him, 'twould be to act counter and opposite thereto, especially in the latter case, where bad Men escape,
and the Wickedness of the Wicked shall be upon him, 'twould be to act counter and opposite thereto, especially in the latter case, where bad Men escape,
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3. The Holy Name of God seems concerned to deliver a Wicked People, that yet are of the true Religion, from utter Destruction, where the Establishment of a much more Wicked People, and of a false Religion too, would be the consequent of it:
3. The Holy Name of God seems concerned to deliver a Wicked People, that yet Are of the true Religion, from utter Destruction, where the Establishment of a much more Wicked People, and of a false Religion too, would be the consequent of it:
so that to palliate or excuse our Guilt, would not only much aggravate it, but likewise be the ready way to bring worse Judgments on our Heads than those we have already escaped;
so that to palliate or excuse our Gilded, would not only much aggravate it, but likewise be the ready Way to bring Worse Judgments on our Heads than those we have already escaped;
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yet surely, compared with those that must in all probability succeed us, 'twill not be criminal or assuming for once to make the Pharisee 's claim, thanking God that we are not so bad as they.
yet surely, compared with those that must in all probability succeed us, it'll not be criminal or assuming for once to make the Pharisee is claim, thanking God that we Are not so bad as they.
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So that upon comparing the Principles of our Religion with those of the Romish, when one will appear suited to the strict Rules of the Gospel, the others are only raised up to serve the ends of Secular Policy, upon the Ruines of Morality, Society, and common Honesty.
So that upon comparing the Principles of our Religion with those of the Romish, when one will appear suited to the strict Rules of the Gospel, the Others Are only raised up to serve the ends of Secular Policy, upon the Ruins of Morality, Society, and Common Honesty.
Not to Remark the Civil Broils which our Ruine must necessarily produce in other Countries, what can we think would become of the Protestant Interest throughout Europe upon our miscarriage? We may well suppose that the Common Champion for the Catholick Cause will use his utmost Endeavours to make it as Universal as his Empire becomes, his Conquests being but imperfect unless they make as great an Alteration in Religion as Government:
Not to Remark the Civil Broils which our Ruin must necessarily produce in other Countries, what can we think would become of the Protestant Interest throughout Europe upon our miscarriage? We may well suppose that the Common Champion for the Catholic Cause will use his utmost Endeavours to make it as Universal as his Empire becomes, his Conquests being but imperfect unless they make as great an Alteration in Religion as Government:
and Misery will needs be necessary in order to it? The Cruelties shewed to his own Subjects are but a faint Essay of those Inhumane Barbarities that will be necessary in other Countries.
and Misery will needs be necessary in order to it? The Cruelties showed to his own Subject's Are but a faint Essay of those Inhumane Barbarities that will be necessary in other Countries.
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What overthrowing Laws, destroying Constitutions? Violating all the Bounds of Humanity and Justice? How will Fire and Earth be mixed together? No difference put betwixt Sacred and Profane!
What overthrowing Laws, destroying Constitutions? Violating all the Bounds of Humanity and justice? How will Fire and Earth be mixed together? No difference put betwixt Sacred and Profane!
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These are some of those many Instances that might be produced wherein God's Holy Name may be concerned to deliver even a very sinful People from great Calamities.
These Are Some of those many Instances that might be produced wherein God's Holy Name may be concerned to deliver even a very sinful People from great Calamities.
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Alas, 'tis only out of pity to his Holy Name that they are preserved, and that because greater dishonour would redound to him by destroying than by saving them.
Alas, it's only out of pity to his Holy Name that they Are preserved, and that Because greater dishonour would redound to him by destroying than by Saving them.
And yet even on his part, though other considerations might concur, yet we all know that Mercy alone hath the most considerable ascendant over Justice in hindring its Execution.
And yet even on his part, though other considerations might concur, yet we all know that Mercy alone hath the most considerable Ascendant over justice in hindering its Execution.
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Or suppose it hath not, why should a Benefit be less valued, because in giving it the Donor hath some respect to his own Commodity as well as to his to whom 'tis given? All that we are to look to, is, at the Benefit we enjoy by the good turn another doth us,
Or suppose it hath not, why should a Benefit be less valued, Because in giving it the Donor hath Some respect to his own Commodity as well as to his to whom it's given? All that we Are to look to, is, At the Benefit we enjoy by the good turn Another does us,
a far worse People and Religion too succeeded in their room, and a very great Breach, no doubt, was made by their Ruine upon the whole Church of Christ upon Earth,
a Far Worse People and Religion too succeeded in their room, and a very great Breach, no doubt, was made by their Ruin upon the Whole Church of christ upon Earth,
From what hath been said it appears, that the best Uses we can make of any Deliverances that God Almighty may have vouchsafed us, are not only to give the Glory of them to his Holy Name,
From what hath been said it appears, that the best Uses we can make of any Deliverances that God Almighty may have vouchsafed us, Are not only to give the Glory of them to his Holy Name,
In fine, Unless we Repent we shall yet sooner or later Perish, and what hath been hitherto done in order to our Settlement, shall but tend to make our Fall the more Observable, more Surprizing and Afflicting to us,
In fine, Unless we repent we shall yet sooner or later Perish, and what hath been hitherto done in order to our Settlement, shall but tend to make our Fallen the more Observable, more Surprising and Afflicting to us,
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when notwithstanding their notorious Wickedness, he had Delivered them from their present Babylonish Captivity. So v. 42. of this Chapter, And ye shall know that I am the Lord,
when notwithstanding their notorious Wickedness, he had Delivered them from their present Babylonish Captivity. So v. 42. of this Chapter, And you shall know that I am the Lord,
Seeing now that God doth expect this of us, with respect to all such Deliverances, it may be supposed that in effecting them, he leaves such Characters and Marks of his Hand and Providence,
Seeing now that God does expect this of us, with respect to all such Deliverances, it may be supposed that in effecting them, he leaves such Characters and Marks of his Hand and Providence,
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as are sufficient to convince all observing and unprejudiced People, that they are his doing. 'Twill be therefore necessary to enquire what these Characters and Marks are;
as Are sufficient to convince all observing and unprejudiced People, that they Are his doing. It'll be Therefore necessary to inquire what these Characters and Marks Are;
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and as for the latter, they who have a Mind to be Captious, and are perhaps Dissatisfied about the whole Doctrine of Providence in General, will be never Convinced but by Arguments of Sense;
and as for the latter, they who have a Mind to be Captious, and Are perhaps Dissatisfied about the Whole Doctrine of Providence in General, will be never Convinced but by Arguments of Sense;
But 'twill be enough for my purpose, if there be such Occurrences sometimes happen, as are sufficient to convince all observing and sober-minded People, that they are indeed God Almighties doing: Such are
But it'll be enough for my purpose, if there be such Occurrences sometime happen, as Are sufficient to convince all observing and sober-minded People, that they Are indeed God Almighty's doing: Such Are
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Where therefore any of these Circumstances attend the Deliverance of a Wicked People, they are so many signacula, Prints or Foot-steps of God's Handy-work and Providence.
Where Therefore any of these circumstances attend the Deliverance of a Wicked People, they Are so many signacula, Prints or Footsteps of God's Handiwork and Providence.
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yet even in them there are sometimes such Marks of God's Influence and Management, that none but the extreamly prejudiced and wilfully Blind can fail of Discerning them.
yet even in them there Are sometime such Marks of God's Influence and Management, that none but the extremely prejudiced and wilfully Blind can fail of Discerning them.
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I mean, when the Measures taken for our overthrow become the means of our Safety, and what was Designed to effect our Ruine, contributes to our Deliverance.
I mean, when the Measures taken for our overthrow become the means of our Safety, and what was Designed to Effect our Ruin, contributes to our Deliverance.
At least suppose those that aim at the Ruine of a People, are by the urgency of Affairs necessitated to take some false steps, in the doing of which they may very probably spoile their Design;
At least suppose those that aim At the Ruin of a People, Are by the urgency of Affairs necessitated to take Some false steps, in the doing of which they may very probably spoil their Design;
and frustrating their Designs? Or Lastly, which (considering the state of things, is the more common case) suppose the Ruine of the Liberties or Religion of a People, be according to outward appearance unavoidable,
and frustrating their Designs? Or Lastly, which (considering the state of things, is the more Common case) suppose the Ruin of the Liberties or Religion of a People, be according to outward appearance unavoidable,
where all these things concur, and yet the affair not only miscarry, but with the utter Ruine too of the Contrivers, who can want sense to perceive the Finger of the Lord in all this, especially considering what the Psalmist tells us, That it is he who takes the wicked in the work of their own hands, that he brings it to pass, that his wickedness shall fall on his own head,
where all these things concur, and yet the affair not only miscarry, but with the utter Ruin too of the Contrivers, who can want sense to perceive the Finger of the Lord in all this, especially considering what the Psalmist tells us, That it is he who Takes the wicked in the work of their own hands, that he brings it to pass, that his wickedness shall fallen on his own head,
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3. When the Means concerned in effecting the Deliverance are no ways proportionable to the Difficulties they conquer, either with respect to the open Enemies they are to subdue,
3. When the Means concerned in effecting the Deliverance Are no ways proportionable to the Difficulties they conquer, either with respect to the open Enemies they Are to subdue,
and the like, they are equal, that the stronger side should get the Victory; especially, where they are double or triple the Number, it cannot be deny'd:
and the like, they Are equal, that the Stronger side should get the Victory; especially, where they Are double or triple the Number, it cannot be denied:
And therefore in the Instances we have in Scripture, of a lesser Force conquering a greater, 'tis always attributed to the Providence of God, who is sure to bring Success to that side he doth espouse.
And Therefore in the Instances we have in Scripture, of a lesser Force conquering a greater, it's always attributed to the Providence of God, who is sure to bring Success to that side he does espouse.
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Much more when the People, upon whose account the Contest is undertaken, are not only prejudiced against their Deliverers, but against their Design too;
Much more when the People, upon whose account the Contest is undertaken, Are not only prejudiced against their Deliverers, but against their Design too;
and the People expected nothing but to fall a Sacrifice to his Malice, that God Almighty should appear in the critical Minute for their unexped Safety and Preservation.
and the People expected nothing but to fallen a Sacrifice to his Malice, that God Almighty should appear in the critical Minute for their unexped Safety and Preservation.
What our Saviour said of the Jews, that if they would not regard the ordinary means of Moses and the Prophets, the more extraordinary and Miraculous of one coming from the Dead, would not convince them, may be said here;
What our Saviour said of the jews, that if they would not regard the ordinary means of Moses and the prophets, the more extraordinary and Miraculous of one coming from the Dead, would not convince them, may be said Here;
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For seeing they receive the benefit of it, why should they not acknowledge its Author? Especially when God Almighty doth so much insist upon it, giving them to understand, that one of his main Ends is wholly lost, where his Hand and Counsel are not taken notice of.
For seeing they receive the benefit of it, why should they not acknowledge its Author? Especially when God Almighty does so much insist upon it, giving them to understand, that one of his main Ends is wholly lost, where his Hand and Counsel Are not taken notice of.
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1. And first, doth God Almighty make such large Discoveries of his Being and Providence in some Publick Deliverances even of wicked People? Then let our Faith be hereby more strongly confirmed in the general belief of that his Being and Providence;
1. And First, does God Almighty make such large Discoveries of his Being and Providence in Some Public Deliverances even of wicked People? Then let our Faith be hereby more strongly confirmed in the general belief of that his Being and Providence;
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or that God Almighty doth not by an inspired Prophet, or an Angel from Heaven tell us, that he will bring about such a Deliverance for us, at such a time, in such a manner,
or that God Almighty does not by an inspired Prophet, or an Angel from Heaven tell us, that he will bring about such a Deliverance for us, At such a time, in such a manner,
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In this I particularly refer to the late Revolution, since which, if my Observations fail not, Atheism and Irreligion have made a more considerable advance than ordinary;
In this I particularly refer to the late Revolution, since which, if my Observations fail not, Atheism and Irreligion have made a more considerable advance than ordinary;
and, which one would think something strange, but yet 'tis what I have observed with some Resentment and Conserve, that such Atheistical Notions and Practises have taken Foundation even from that very Revolution.
and, which one would think something strange, but yet it's what I have observed with Some Resentment and Conserve, that such Atheistical Notions and Practises have taken Foundation even from that very Revolution.
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2. Seeing God's Hand and Counsel hath so Remarkably appeared in the late Deliverance of our King and Country, let us be perswaded particularly to own and acknowledge him therein.
2. Seeing God's Hand and Counsel hath so Remarkably appeared in the late Deliverance of our King and Country, let us be persuaded particularly to own and acknowledge him therein.
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and never looking farther than the meer surface of things; others from not considering the Circumstances of it with Intensiveness and Application of Mind;
and never looking farther than the mere surface of things; Others from not considering the circumstances of it with Intensiveness and Application of Mind;
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and another sort I fear there are, who from a Prejudice and Disaffection to the thing it self, look upon it as the doing of the Manichee 's Evil God, who is the Author of all Wickedness and Confusion, rather than of him who doth nothing but what is truly good.
and Another sort I Fear there Are, who from a Prejudice and Disaffection to the thing it self, look upon it as the doing of the Manichee is Evil God, who is the Author of all Wickedness and Confusion, rather than of him who does nothing but what is truly good.
In short, some from one ground, and some from another, take so little notice of God's Hand and Influence therein, that they seem little or nothing to regard it.
In short, Some from one ground, and Some from Another, take so little notice of God's Hand and Influence therein, that they seem little or nothing to regard it.
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and of Thanksgiving on the other) declare its Sentiments in the matter, namely, that it was the Lord's doing, I know not how we should avoid the National Guilt of not answering the End which God tells us he aims at therein;
and of Thanksgiving on the other) declare its Sentiments in the matter, namely, that it was the Lord's doing, I know not how we should avoid the National Gilded of not answering the End which God tells us he aims At therein;
However for our part, seeing we have so good an Example and Authority too for our Acknowledgment of his Providence therein, let us not fail to imitate it:
However for our part, seeing we have so good an Exampl and authority too for our Acknowledgment of his Providence therein, let us not fail to imitate it:
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