A sermon preach'd in the parish church of Burcester in the county of Oxford, on the second day of December, 1697 being the day appointed for a thanksgiving to Almighty God, for His Majesty's safe return, and for the happy and honourable peace, of which God has made him the glorious instrument.
Prov. XXI. 30, 31. There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord. The Horse is prepared against the day of Battel, but safety is of the Lord.
Curae XXI. 30, 31. There is no Wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord. The Horse is prepared against the day of Battle, but safety is of the Lord.
Those numerous Forces and hostile Preparations, which Men conside in as their utmost security, unless bless'd and reinforced with Power from on High, are ineffectual to Victory, or Safety.
Those numerous Forces and hostile Preparations, which Men Consider in as their utmost security, unless blessed and reinforced with Power from on High, Are ineffectual to Victory, or Safety.
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says the Royal Psalmist, who had frequently experienced Worldly strength, and confidence, to be an unequal match for the God of Hosts, the mighty God of Israel. The sum and meaning therefore of the words amounts to this;
Says the Royal Psalmist, who had frequently experienced Worldly strength, and confidence, to be an unequal match for the God of Hosts, the mighty God of Israel. The sum and meaning Therefore of the words amounts to this;
That there is a superintendant Providence, which over-rules the Counsels and Powers of Men, as shall be most suitable and serviceable to the Divine Counsels in the Government of the World;
That there is a Superintendent Providence, which overrules the Counsels and Powers of Men, as shall be most suitable and serviceable to the Divine Counsels in the Government of the World;
That the World is subject to the Presidency, and conduct of such a Providence as this, must be acknowledged by all, who profess to believe the existence of a God.
That the World is Subject to the Presidency, and conduct of such a Providence as this, must be acknowledged by all, who profess to believe the existence of a God.
And therefore Epicurus was deservedly charged with Hypocrisy and Collusion, and look'd upon by the rest of the Philosophers as a disguised Atheist, who in words profess'd a Deity,
And Therefore Epicurus was deservedly charged with Hypocrisy and Collusion, and looked upon by the rest of the Philosophers as a disguised Atheist, who in words professed a Deity,
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A Man need but open his Eyes and contemplate those common changes, and vicissitudes of things, which daily happen round about him, to be fully convinc'd of this truth, that the Lord is King,
A Man need but open his Eyes and contemplate those Common changes, and vicissitudes of things, which daily happen round about him, to be Fully convinced of this truth, that the Lord is King,
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For though the directive hand of a supernatural Providence be so very visible and palpable in its effects, it seems quite otherwise in the manner of its Operation.
For though the directive hand of a supernatural Providence be so very visible and palpable in its effects, it seems quite otherwise in the manner of its Operation.
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The Counsels of God are for the most part Mysterious and Impenetrable: He maketh Darkness his secret Place, his Pavilion round about him: says holy David.
The Counsels of God Are for the most part Mysterious and Impenetrable: He makes Darkness his secret Place, his Pavilion round about him: Says holy David.
but yet those many Characters and Impresses of his Hand, which are legible in the wonderful events of things, are sufficient to justify such an humble enquiry into the manner of his procedure,
but yet those many Characters and Impresses of his Hand, which Are legible in the wondered events of things, Are sufficient to justify such an humble enquiry into the manner of his procedure,
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For that People were generally so miraculously Bless'd, or Afflicted, that they could no more doubt of the Manner, than they could question the truth of the Deliverance,
For that People were generally so miraculously Blessed, or Afflicted, that they could no more doubt of the Manner, than they could question the truth of the Deliverance,
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If an Israelite were ask'd, how he escaped the Host of Pharaoh, and how he was sustained in a barren Wilderness forty Years, it were ready for him to answer to the Former, That God divided the red Sea,
If an Israelite were asked, how he escaped the Host of Pharaoh, and how he was sustained in a barren Wilderness forty years, it were ready for him to answer to the Former, That God divided the read Sea,
For thus God found it necessary to deal with an incredulous, and sluggish people, who would ever have been revolting back towards Aegypt, if he had not submitted his Providence,
For thus God found it necessary to deal with an incredulous, and sluggish people, who would ever have been revolting back towards Egypt, if he had not submitted his Providence,
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He raises and depresses Nations by such easie steps, and cadencies, that it is extreamly difficult to discover any break or interruption in the whole series of second causes, whereby to give birth to his designs in the Prodigious Revolutions of the World.
He raises and depresses nations by such easy steps, and Cadences, that it is extremely difficult to discover any break or interruption in the Whole series of second Causes, whereby to give birth to his designs in the Prodigious Revolutions of the World.
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whilest the more inquisitive Christian, and Philosopher carry their researches up to that invisible hand, which directs the innumerable resorts, and movements:
whilst the more inquisitive Christian, and Philosopher carry their Researches up to that invisible hand, which directs the innumerable resorts, and movements:
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If we consider God as an Infinite and Almighty Spirit, in whom we live, and move and exist, we cannot avoid concluding that he is immediately present to every Soul which he has created;
If we Consider God as an Infinite and Almighty Spirit, in whom we live, and move and exist, we cannot avoid concluding that he is immediately present to every Soul which he has created;
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And if these two principal Powers of the Mind, are so absolutely dependent on him; 'tis no wonder that he frequently determines their particular operations;
And if these two principal Powers of the Mind, Are so absolutely dependent on him; it's no wonder that he frequently determines their particular operations;
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That he quickens their Hopes, or hightens their Fears, or excites such other Passions, as have a Natural tendency towards promoting his designs for the wellfare and happiness of the World.
That he quickens their Hope's, or heightens their Fears, or excites such other Passion, as have a Natural tendency towards promoting his designs for the welfare and happiness of the World.
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Nor doth the Liberty he has indowed them with, in the least exempt them from his Jurisdiction, any more than the privileges of Subjects discharge them from their subjection to the Authority of their Soveraign.
Nor does the Liberty he has endowed them with, in the least exempt them from his Jurisdiction, any more than the privileges of Subject's discharge them from their subjection to the authority of their Sovereign.
Indeed the consequences of such extraordinary suggestions are not of alike importance in all, but vary according to Mens Publick or private capacities, and Relations in the World;
Indeed the consequences of such extraordinary suggestions Are not of alike importance in all, but vary according to Men's Public or private capacities, and Relations in the World;
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For as a King is worth ten thousands of the people (as the Israelites told David ) so are the purposes of his Heart, proportionably of greater moment, towards the well or illbeing of Mankind.
For as a King is worth ten thousands of the people (as the Israelites told David) so Are the Purposes of his Heart, proportionably of greater moment, towards the well or illbeing of Mankind.
If like Titus 's, it be exercised only for the Publick Good, and that the day be reckoned lost to a Prince, in which he has not been beneficial to some or other:
If like Titus is, it be exercised only for the Public Good, and that the day be reckoned lost to a Prince, in which he has not been beneficial to Some or other:
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how necessary is it, that the Hearts of Kings should be in the hand of the Lord, and that like the Rivers of Waters he should turn them whither soever he will:
how necessary is it, that the Hearts of Kings should be in the hand of the Lord, and that like the rivers of Waters he should turn them whither soever he will:
or more ravenous Men, if great Oppressors could effect their unweildy projects, and God did not carry the counsels of the Froward headlong? And unless he likewise restrain'd the madness of the multitude and struck them with an Awe and Reverence of Majesty,
or more ravenous Men, if great Oppressors's could Effect their unwieldy projects, and God did not carry the Counsels of the Froward headlong? And unless he likewise restrained the madness of the multitude and struck them with an Awe and reverence of Majesty,
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How could good Princes establish their Government in Righteousness, and prove such Universal Blessings as we find them? Indeed he frequently serves himself of the insatiable ambition of unmerciful Tyrants, no less than of the generous and beneficent designs of the best,
How could good Princes establish their Government in Righteousness, and prove such Universal Blessings as we find them? Indeed he frequently serves himself of the insatiable ambition of unmerciful Tyrants, no less than of the generous and beneficent designs of the best,
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when that end is obtain'd, he degrades their aspiring thoughts, as he once did Nebuchadnezzar 's, from believing themselves the Gods, to the acknowledging themselves the Beasts of the Earth.
when that end is obtained, he degrades their aspiring thoughts, as he once did Nebuchadnezzar is, from believing themselves the God's, to the acknowledging themselves the Beasts of the Earth.
The Scripture presents us with variety of instances, wherein the supreme Lord of the World has made the actings of an Humane Mind, instrumental to the effecting the Work of his Providence.
The Scripture presents us with variety of instances, wherein the supreme Lord of the World has made the actings of an Humane Mind, instrumental to the effecting the Work of his Providence.
How did Pharaoh 's incredulity, and obstinacy to pursue the Israelites into the Red-Sea administer an occasion to God to exalt his Power, in the destin'd destruction of him and his whole Host? How did he raise the Siege of Samaria, when reduced to the utmost extremity by Famine, by causing suddain fears and fancies to put to flight the Syrian Army? How did he preserve David and his handful of Men from the destructive issues of Achitophel 's Counsel, by determining the People to prefer that of Hushai before it? For by this choice it must be, that the Lord (as the text tells us) had appointed to defeat the good Counsel of Achitophel.
How did Pharaoh is incredulity, and obstinacy to pursue the Israelites into the Red sea administer an occasion to God to exalt his Power, in the destined destruction of him and his Whole Host? How did he raise the Siege of Samaria, when reduced to the utmost extremity by Famine, by causing sudden fears and fancies to put to flight the Syrian Army? How did he preserve David and his handful of Men from the destructive issues of Ahithophel is Counsel, by determining the People to prefer that of Hushai before it? For by this choice it must be, that the Lord (as the text tells us) had appointed to defeat the good Counsel of Ahithophel.
and as little affection to the Jewish Nation as any of his Predecessors, could not resist the Impressions God made upon his Mind, to restore the Captive People, and to rebuild the Temple:
and as little affection to the Jewish nation as any of his Predecessors, could not resist the Impressions God made upon his Mind, to restore the Captive People, and to rebuild the Temple:
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The Lord stirr'd up the Spirit of Cyrus King of Persia, Saies the sacred Historian, Ezra 1. 1. 'Twere needless to spend time in proving That God influences the Mind of Man, in bringing to pass the result of his own Counsel, were not they apt to over-look the Divine Efficacy,
The Lord stirred up the Spirit of Cyrus King of Persiam, Says the sacred Historian, Ezra 1. 1. 'Twere needless to spend time in proving That God influences the Mind of Man, in bringing to pass the result of his own Counsel, were not they apt to overlook the Divine Efficacy,
or any thing rather than to the Finger of God: Whereas did they impartially observe how inconsiderable Moments turned the Scale in the weightiest Concerns;
or any thing rather than to the Finger of God: Whereas did they impartially observe how inconsiderable Moments turned the Scale in the Weightiest Concerns;
how some unexpected accident, surprize, or inadvertency frequently determin'd the Fate of a Battel, and gave rise to the most Glorious and Heroical Actions, beyond the intrinsick Vertue, and Efficacy of their causes:
how Some unexpected accident, surprise, or inadvertency frequently determined the Fate of a Battle, and gave rise to the most Glorious and Heroical Actions, beyond the intrinsic Virtue, and Efficacy of their Causes:
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they would quickly perceive that the train of consequences was laid by a Divine Artist; and that it was God, who, by some secret Energy, touch'd the Hearts of Men,
they would quickly perceive that the train of consequences was laid by a Divine Artist; and that it was God, who, by Some secret Energy, touched the Hearts of Men,
And here I cannot but Anticipate my Method, in mentioning that Memorable act of Providence, manifested but the other day, in the Person of our Royal Soveraign:
And Here I cannot but Anticipate my Method, in mentioning that Memorable act of Providence, manifested but the other day, in the Person of our Royal Sovereign:
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For what less than a Divine Impulse could have forc'd him upon that seeming impracticable Attempt, of rescuing the Metropolis of a Country from immediate Ruine and Desolation, which obliged him to break through the impending dangers of twice as numerous an Enemy, the difficulties of a precipitate March,
For what less than a Divine Impulse could have forced him upon that seeming impracticable Attempt, of rescuing the Metropolis of a Country from immediate Ruin and Desolation, which obliged him to break through the impending dangers of twice as numerous an Enemy, the difficulties of a precipitate March,
and the Security of Europe. But this Method of God's influencing the Minds of Men in his Government of the World, will be more conspicuous when illustrated with a second Consideration.
and the Security of Europe. But this Method of God's influencing the Minds of Men in his Government of the World, will be more conspicuous when illustrated with a second Consideration.
The fixt and standing Laws of Nature, are nothing else but the General Will of an All-wise and Universal Being, who holds the Reins of the Universe in his Hands,
The fixed and standing Laws of Nature, Are nothing Else but the General Will of an Alwise and Universal Being, who holds the Reins of the Universe in his Hands,
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As he spake the word, and they were made, he commanded and they were created, so the same Power which created them, still governs, and determines them.
As he spoke the word, and they were made, he commanded and they were created, so the same Power which created them, still governs, and determines them.
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And if so, what an infinite scope is here, for the compassing his designs in the free Government of a rational World, by the Ministry of natural and necessary Causes? For what is there in the whole Circle of humane actions,
And if so, what an infinite scope is Here, for the compassing his designs in the free Government of a rational World, by the Ministry of natural and necessary Causes? For what is there in the Whole Circle of humane actions,
and sublunary Occurrences, but falls under the influence of some of these? So that it seems had it so pleas'd God, he might have brought about the whole course of his greater Providential Dispensations, from the beginning of the World to the end of it, without making one irregular or unequal step,
and sublunary Occurrences, but falls under the influence of Some of these? So that it seems had it so pleased God, he might have brought about the Whole course of his greater Providential Dispensations, from the beginning of the World to the end of it, without making one irregular or unequal step,
If the Sins of a degenerate Race of Men, are ripen'd into an Harvest for Divine Vengeance, there is no need that the Almighty should create Thunder bolts to execute his wrath;
If the Sins of a degenerate Raze of Men, Are ripened into an Harvest for Divine Vengeance, there is no need that the Almighty should create Thunder bolts to execute his wrath;
and which Moses describes by the rupture of the Abyss, and the descending Cataracts of Heaven, is lookt upon by most thinking Persons, to have been effected by a Providential use of second Causes,
and which Moses describes by the rupture of the Abyss, and the descending Cataracts of Heaven, is looked upon by most thinking Persons, to have been effected by a Providential use of second Causes,
Nor doth this at all derogate from the Divine Wisdom, but exalt and vindicate it, in that it is not like a Mortal Understanding, at a pause, what extraordinary course to take in the exigencies of affairs,
Nor does this At all derogate from the Divine Wisdom, but exalt and vindicate it, in that it is not like a Mortal Understanding, At a pause, what extraordinary course to take in the exigencies of affairs,
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but still makes its Providence keep pace with Nature, and leisurely produce those signal Changes and Alterations which are subjects for Wonder and Admiration to all Ages:
but still makes its Providence keep pace with Nature, and leisurely produce those signal Changes and Alterations which Are subject's for Wonder and Admiration to all Ages:
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But to place this Pourtraicture of Divine Providence in a clearer light, let us only consider, that these two Instruments of it, Life and Death, are in the hand of God;
But to place this Portraiture of Divine Providence in a clearer Light, let us only Consider, that these two Instruments of it, Life and Death, Are in the hand of God;
Under such a Reign how thankfully will the People enjoy the Blessings of Peace, or strenuously Prosecute a lawful War for their mutual Defence and Vindication? Their Reputation will improve their Commerce,
Under such a Reign how thankfully will the People enjoy the Blessings of Peace, or strenuously Prosecute a lawful War for their mutual Defence and Vindication? Their Reputation will improve their Commerce,
Their Church and Religion will erect its Head, and by returning the joyful Offerings of Praise and Gratitude for all the Mercies it receives, engage the Favour of Heaven still on in its support and preservation.
Their Church and Religion will erect its Head, and by returning the joyful Offerings of Praise and Gratitude for all the mercies it receives, engage the Favour of Heaven still on in its support and preservation.
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Just the reverse of this, both as to Mercy and Judgment, God intends the World, in the Life and Death of a Wicked, a Foolish, a Tyrannical, and degenerous Prince.
Just the reverse of this, both as to Mercy and Judgement, God intends the World, in the Life and Death of a Wicked, a Foolish, a Tyrannical, and degenerous Prince.
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and capacitate them for the Enjoyment of those Mercies, which Heaven may design them. I might produce innumerable instances of this sort, to confirm what I am proving:
and capacitate them for the Enjoyment of those mercies, which Heaven may Design them. I might produce innumerable instances of this sort, to confirm what I am proving:
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yet the laws of them, like the laws of Nations, being of great simplicity, and constituted for the general good of the Universe, can not always bend and comply to those particular Moral Exigencies, which Men may create by the perverse use of their Liberty;
yet the laws of them, like the laws of nations, being of great simplicity, and constituted for the general good of the Universe, can not always bend and comply to those particular Moral Exigencies, which Men may create by the perverse use of their Liberty;
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or post-poning their Execution, to mitigate that rigorous procedure, and redress those unequal Judgments, which might otherwise reflect upon his Wisdom or his Justice.
or postponing their Execution, to mitigate that rigorous procedure, and redress those unequal Judgments, which might otherwise reflect upon his Wisdom or his justice.
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as might any ways controul the exercise of his Power, or tie the hands of his Providence, in his merciful and bounteous designs to his Creatures? He that made those Laws for the good order of the Natural World, may well be allowed to suspend, revoke,
as might any ways control the exercise of his Power, or tie the hands of his Providence, in his merciful and bounteous designs to his Creatures? He that made those Laws for the good order of the Natural World, may well be allowed to suspend, revoke,
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All the miracles which have ever been wrought, are so many demonstrations of this Soveraign and free Power, which he has imploy'd for the manifestation of himself,
All the Miracles which have ever been wrought, Are so many demonstrations of this Sovereign and free Power, which he has employed for the manifestation of himself,
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must be driven to this Conclusion, that the Church of Christ is less dear to him than that of Moses, and that a Christian has not equal pretensions to the care of Providence, with a Jew:
must be driven to this Conclusion, that the Church of christ is less dear to him than that of Moses, and that a Christian has not equal pretensions to the care of Providence, with a Jew:
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But if this were so, what imaginable encouragement could be left to our Prayers, in our Difficulties or Distresses, which yet God has commanded us to make,
But if this were so, what imaginable encouragement could be left to our Prayers, in our Difficulties or Distresses, which yet God has commanded us to make,
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and has promised to hear and grant? When our Blood boils within us, and a Raging Fever drinks up our Spirits, to what purpose shall we have recourse to God for help,
and has promised to hear and grant? When our Blood boils within us, and a Raging Fever drinks up our Spirits, to what purpose shall we have recourse to God for help,
if the Disease must equally spend its force, and the Remedies be as ineffectual, as if instead of Praying we had Blasphemed? They that go down to the Sea in Ships (says the Psalmist) and do business in great Waters, These see the Works of the Lord,
if the Disease must equally spend its force, and the Remedies be as ineffectual, as if instead of Praying we had Blasphemed? They that go down to the Sea in Ships (Says the Psalmist) and do business in great Waters, These see the Works of the Lord,
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Nevertheless since in Scripture we read of Kingdoms committed to the care of Angels, and hear of the Princes of Persia, and of Greece, and of Michael the Prince that Protected Israel.
Nevertheless since in Scripture we read of Kingdoms committed to the care of Angels, and hear of the Princes of Persiam, and of Greece, and of Michael the Prince that Protected Israel.
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We cannot doubt but they still mingle themselves with humane Interests, and by the appointment of their Almighty Lord, ingage their Power in influencing both the publick Policies,
We cannot doubt but they still mingle themselves with humane Interests, and by the appointment of their Almighty Lord, engage their Power in influencing both the public Policies,
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and why should we so reproach the Mercy and Goodness of God, as to think he has not counterpoiz'd those evil designs with the auspicious Protection of more Charitable, and Benevolent Natures;
and why should we so reproach the Mercy and goodness of God, as to think he has not counterpoise those evil designs with the auspicious Protection of more Charitable, and Benevolent Nature's;
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which being so, we need not nicely dispute how far God himself may Personally operate in the suspension or application of his general Laws, to our particular necessities, there being the same Mercy of Providence on God's part,
which being so, we need not nicely dispute how Far God himself may Personally operate in the suspension or application of his general Laws, to our particular necessities, there being the same Mercy of Providence on God's part,
and Moral World, so as to make all things however repugnant to his Will, or inconsistent with one another, harmoniously conspire in the producing those effects, which his Wisdom has pre-determin'd;
and Moral World, so as to make all things however repugnant to his Will, or inconsistent with one Another, harmoniously conspire in the producing those effects, which his Wisdom has predetermined;
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'Tis that infinite mind alone, which at one steady, and unchangeable view, takes in the whole Eternal round of Causes and Effects, which can either sufficiently admire,
It's that infinite mind alone, which At one steady, and unchangeable view, Takes in the Whole Eternal round of Causes and Effects, which can either sufficiently admire,
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and Will, shall one way or other tend to illustrate the wonderful extent of his Wisdom, who from the Darkness and Confusion of a Chaos, could raise the August Fabrick of a World;
and Will, shall one Way or other tend to illustrate the wondered extent of his Wisdom, who from the Darkness and Confusion of a Chaos, could raise the August Fabric of a World;
How otherwise could Joseph have risen to little less than Royal Dignity, by means that, humanely speaking, tended only to Misery and Perdition? Could the purposes of Revenge,
How otherwise could Joseph have risen to little less than Royal Dignity, by means that, humanely speaking, tended only to Misery and Perdition? Could the Purposes of Revenge,
have ever been conceived to be gradual steps to his saving both Israel and Aegypt? Yet these and a number of other as unlikely presages to Advancement, were ordain'd by God the necessary preparations for it.
have ever been conceived to be gradual steps to his Saving both Israel and Egypt? Yet these and a number of other as unlikely presages to Advancement, were ordained by God the necessary preparations for it.
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But 'tis more amazing to follow the Clue of God's wonderful Oeconomy in all those perplex'd Labyrinths through which he deduced his great purpose, of raising the Posterity of fallen Man by the Seed of the Woman, the Messiah of the World.
But it's more amazing to follow the clue of God's wondered Oeconomy in all those perplexed Labyrinths through which he deduced his great purpose, of raising the Posterity of fallen Man by the Seed of the Woman, the Messiah of the World.
All Earthly Powers conspired to destroy him in the Root, in his Progenitors, or to cut off the Righteous branch of Jesse: But how vain were their imaginations,
All Earthly Powers conspired to destroy him in the Root, in his Progenitors, or to Cut off the Righteous branch of Jesse: But how vain were their Imaginations,
and rash and foolish their endeavours when God had determin'd to set his King upon his Holy Hill of Sion? Ps. 2. Our short-sighted knowledge can comprehend but a few,
and rash and foolish their endeavours when God had determined to Set his King upon his Holy Hill of Sion? Ps. 2. Our shortsighted knowledge can comprehend but a few,
and the irresistible violence of external Bodies: one great share of Mens infelicity happening to them by the design'd wickedness of their Neighbours;
and the irresistible violence of external Bodies: one great share of Men's infelicity happening to them by the designed wickedness of their Neighbours;
and being a state of Happiness, we may be certain too, natural evils grew out of exteriour Bodies to afflict and grieve a Righteous Soul. The course of Nature was then subservient to the order of Grace, till Sin and Evil entring, broke and confounded the happy Connexion,
and being a state of Happiness, we may be certain too, natural evils grew out of exterior Bodies to afflict and grieve a Righteous Soul. The course of Nature was then subservient to the order of Grace, till since and Evil entering, broke and confounded the happy Connexion,
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especially, if that Brood of Evils, which Nature teems with, were permitted to take part with the Wickedness of Man, in disheartning Religion and Piety towards God:
especially, if that Brood of Evils, which Nature teems with, were permitted to take part with the Wickedness of Man, in disheartening Religion and Piety towards God:
What destructions might Deluges, Earthquakes, and Conflagrations e'er this, have brought upon the Earth, had they constantly been suffer'd to exert their natural,
What destructions might Deluges, Earthquakes, and Conflagrations ever this, have brought upon the Earth, had they constantly been suffered to exert their natural,
and unbroken strength? and if Thunder, and Lightning, Storm and Tempest, Heat and Cold, Poisons and Pestilences, were discharged from the Regions of the air we breath in, in their genuine and native Force,
and unbroken strength? and if Thunder, and Lightning, Storm and Tempest, Heat and Cold, Poisons and Pestilences, were discharged from the Regions of the air we breath in, in their genuine and native Force,
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Secondly, The second end and reason of Divine Providence, in the Government of the World, is the exercising those our Vertues and Graces, which support it and depend upon it,
Secondly, The second end and reason of Divine Providence, in the Government of the World, is the exercising those our Virtues and Graces, which support it and depend upon it,
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If he were unconcern'd at the Successes, or Misfortunes of our present Life, of what use would be a great part of our Services and Devotions? Why should we pray unto him for temporal Mercies,
If he were unconcerned At the Successes, or Misfortunes of our present Life, of what use would be a great part of our Services and Devotions? Why should we pray unto him for temporal mercies,
and by overthrowing their infidel purposes, and resisting their indeavours make them at last confess, that it is he alone that Rules in the Kingdoms of Men.
and by overthrowing their infidel Purposes, and resisting their endeavours make them At last confess, that it is he alone that Rules in the Kingdoms of Men.
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For which reason our Church devoutly acknowledging the Poverty and Weakness of humane Forces, unless in dependance on the Favour and Providence of Almighty God;
For which reason our Church devoutly acknowledging the Poverty and Weakness of humane Forces, unless in dependence on the Favour and Providence of Almighty God;
but has at length obtain'd, under the Glorious Conduct of our Great Soveraign, concurring with Almighty Providence, in the birth of a Happy and Honourable Peace, of which he has so long travail'd:
but has At length obtained, under the Glorious Conduct of our Great Sovereign, concurring with Almighty Providence, in the birth of a Happy and Honourable Peace, of which he has so long travailed:
but setting aside the common advantages, that which renders it inestimable to these Kingdoms, is that hereby they are establish'd upon a firm and unshaken foundation;
but setting aside the Common advantages, that which renders it inestimable to these Kingdoms, is that hereby they Are established upon a firm and unshaken Foundation;
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If we view him more particularly, and nearer home, in the late wonderful Revolutions, what less then a Divine Power could have so happily establish'd him on his Throne;
If we view him more particularly, and nearer home, in the late wondered Revolutions, what less then a Divine Power could have so happily established him on his Throne;
and have broken all those measures, which were laid for the ruine of our Liberties and Religion? what else could have encouraged him to undertake the Cause of distress'd Europe, against the over-grown Power of an ambitious Nation;
and have broken all those measures, which were laid for the ruin of our Liberties and Religion? what Else could have encouraged him to undertake the Cause of distressed Europe, against the overgrown Power of an ambitious nation;
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and thereby extinguisht a flaming War, that depopulated and laid wast the best cultivated part of the Earth? He that will ascribe such Effects as these to meer Naval Preparations,
and thereby extinguished a flaming War, that depopulated and laid wast the best cultivated part of the Earth? He that will ascribe such Effects as these to mere Naval Preparations,
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For if Humane Wisdom could have prevail'd, where were there more refined Policies than in a Neighbouring Court? If Humane Force, where were there such mighty Preparations against the day of Battel? Insomuch, that I know not in what instance the adorable Wisdom of Providence is more conspicuous,
For if Humane Wisdom could have prevailed, where were there more refined Policies than in a Neighbouring Court? If Humane Force, where were there such mighty Preparations against the day of Battle? Insomuch, that I know not in what instance the adorable Wisdom of Providence is more conspicuous,
and in the disappointment of all her lofty Projects, and gigantick Undertakings, we have an undoubted Testimony afforded to this truth, That there is no Wisdom,
and in the disappointment of all her lofty Projects, and gigantic Undertakings, we have an undoubted Testimony afforded to this truth, That there is no Wisdom,
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What Method of a Miraculous Providence, has been wanting to Confirm its Establishment? Open Violence and Secret Conspiracies to destroy and undermine it, have still been over-rul'd by that Almighty Arm which protects it to its greater Glory and Security:
What Method of a Miraculous Providence, has been wanting to Confirm its Establishment? Open Violence and Secret Conspiracies to destroy and undermine it, have still been overruled by that Almighty Arm which protects it to its greater Glory and Security:
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Witness an Invincible Armado, threatning our Kingdom with perpetual Slavery of Soul and Body, dispers'd and ruin'd by the irresistable Power of God, who makes the Creature his Weapon for the Revenge of his Enemies, and causes a mighty Wind to stand up against them, and blow them away.
Witness an Invincible Armado, threatening our Kingdom with perpetual Slavery of Soul and Body, dispersed and ruined by the irresistible Power of God, who makes the Creature his Weapon for the Revenge of his Enemies, and Causes a mighty Wind to stand up against them, and blow them away.
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Witness the dark designs of Hell, to destroy our Laws and Law-makers, our Church and State at one blow, betrayed and confounded by a kind of supernatural,
Witness the dark designs of Hell, to destroy our Laws and Lawmakers, our Church and State At one blow, betrayed and confounded by a kind of supernatural,
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how has it by the wonderful appointment of Heaven proved the seed of the Church? The Wrath of Man in that desperate and unheard of Wickedness has turn'd to the praise of God;
how has it by the wondered appointment of Heaven proved the seed of the Church? The Wrath of Man in that desperate and unheard of Wickedness has turned to the praise of God;
in that the blessings which this Church and Nation at this day enjoy, under the happy Protection of our present Soveraign, have a visible dependance and connexion with the fatal Event.
in that the blessings which this Church and nation At this day enjoy, under the happy Protection of our present Sovereign, have a visible dependence and connexion with the fatal Event.
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If he has formerly suffer'd the Lustre of our Church to be eclyps'd, 'tis probably that it might at least shine with a brighter vigour, under his gracious Patronage, whom he has made the Author of our Peace,
If he has formerly suffered the Lustre of our Church to be eclipsed, it's probably that it might At least shine with a Brighter vigour, under his gracious Patronage, whom he has made the Author of our Peace,
and on his left, the Arrows of Death have not come nigh him? May the same good Providence persevere to Protect and Defend Him, who has, at the Hazard of his Life, so often Defended us:
and on his left, the Arrows of Death have not come High him? May the same good Providence persevere to Pact and Defend Him, who has, At the Hazard of his Life, so often Defended us:
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If we shall inlarge our Souls with Joy and Gratitude, in proportion to these Mercies, we may reasonably expect, the Continuance and Succession of them:
If we shall enlarge our Souls with Joy and Gratitude, in proportion to these mercies, we may reasonably expect, the Continuance and Succession of them:
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If we are Impatient and Querulous, and deal with God and our Prince, as did the murmuring Israelites in the Desart, we may justly apprehend that these our Follies, will recal those Judgments, which are now so happily past over us;
If we Are Impatient and Querulous, and deal with God and our Prince, as did the murmuring Israelites in the Desert, we may justly apprehend that these our Follies, will Recall those Judgments, which Are now so happily passed over us;
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