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Isa. 40. 3. The voice of him that cryeth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make strait in the desart an High-way for our God.
Isaiah 40. 3. The voice of him that Cries in the Wilderness, Prepare you the Way of the Lord, make strait in the desert an Highway for our God.
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THe Apostle Peter in his 2 Epist. 1 ch. 19 v. recommends unto the Faithful, to whom he wrote, the word of Prophesie, as he termeth it,
THe Apostle Peter in his 2 Epistle 1 changed. 19 v. recommends unto the Faithful, to whom he wrote, the word of Prophesy, as he termeth it,
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and commends them for heeding of it; They did well, he saith, in so doing.
and commends them for heeding of it; They did well, he Says, in so doing.
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That word which Peter means, is indeed a light shining in this dark place of the Earth, where we walk not by sight;
That word which Peter means, is indeed a Light shining in this dark place of the Earth, where we walk not by sighed;
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'Tis the great Foundation of Faith, and Hope, until the day of Glory dawn, and we in Gods own Light, see all Light.
It's the great Foundation of Faith, and Hope, until the day of Glory dawn, and we in God's own Light, see all Light.
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But that worthy Recommendation the Apostle seconds in the two following Verses, with a weighty Reason;
But that worthy Recommendation the Apostle seconds in the two following Verses, with a weighty Reason;
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Knowing (saith he) that no Prophesie of the Scripture is of any private Interpretation: Knowing (Says he) that no Prophesy of the Scripture is of any private Interpretation:
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That is, Not of any private humane Invention, or Extraction;
That is, Not of any private humane Invention, or Extraction;
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'Tis not an effect of any mans peculiar temper, or more than ordinary skill, That this is meant, the after-words in the same Context do plainly evince;
It's not an Effect of any men peculiar temper, or more than ordinary skill, That this is meant, the after-words in the same Context do plainly evince;
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for, saith Peter, The Prophesie in old time, came not by the will of man; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the holy Ghost.
for, Says Peter, The Prophesy in old time, Come not by the will of man; but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the holy Ghost.
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The Spirit of God, (the publick Interpreter, and Revealer of the Counsel and Mind of God), He inspired the Prophets,
The Spirit of God, (the public Interpreter, and Revealer of the Counsel and Mind of God), He inspired the prophets,
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and was the Author of their word:
and was the Author of their word:
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The things (my Beloved) which are reported and affirmed in Scripture are (many of them) evidently Divine, The Heart of Man could not have conceived them:
The things (my beloved) which Are reported and affirmed in Scripture Are (many of them) evidently Divine, The Heart of Man could not have conceived them:
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The Commands and Precepts in Scripture, are (many of them at least) evidently Divine.
The Commands and Precepts in Scripture, Are (many of them At least) evidently Divine.
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The Spirit of a Man could not have formed them, nor enjoined them, as there they are.
The Spirit of a Man could not have formed them, nor enjoined them, as there they Are.
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The Promises and Threatnings in Scripture have Characters of a Divine Original upon them in like manner, they could not be of Man;
The Promises and Threatenings in Scripture have Characters of a Divine Original upon them in like manner, they could not be of Man;
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And I confess, I much incline to think, that the Apostle Peter comprehends even all these under the Prophesie of the Scriptures, which he speaketh of.
And I confess, I much incline to think, that the Apostle Peter comprehends even all these under the Prophesy of the Scriptures, which he speaks of.
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But Prophesie, in the strict sense of it, and Foretelling of things to come, This must needs have a peculiar Acknowledgment in this behalf.
But Prophesy, in the strict sense of it, and Foretelling of things to come, This must needs have a peculiar Acknowledgment in this behalf.
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That of this nature, which is in Scripture, is, in the very eye of Reason, more illustriously Supernatural, and Divine.
That of this nature, which is in Scripture, is, in the very eye of Reason, more illustriously Supernatural, and Divine.
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But I tarry too long in Generals. The particular Text which I have been cast upon for the present Time and Occasion,
But I tarry too long in Generals. The particular Text which I have been cast upon for the present Time and Occasion,
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for our holy exercise now, (my much Respected and Beloved) is of this Quality;
for our holy exercise now, (my much Respected and beloved) is of this Quality;
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A little, but a remarkable piece of a remarkable Prophesie; It is a few of the words which this Man of God Isaiah, spake as he was moved by the Holy Ghost:
A little, but a remarkable piece of a remarkable Prophesy; It is a few of the words which this Man of God Isaiah, spoke as he was moved by the Holy Ghost:
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And I cannot but conclude, from what hath been already intimated, That we shall do well to give heed unto them.
And I cannot but conclude, from what hath been already intimated, That we shall do well to give heed unto them.
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Yea, if the same Spirit by which Isaiah spake them, vouchsafe to assist us, in our poor degree, we shall profit by them.
Yea, if the same Spirit by which Isaiah spoke them, vouchsafe to assist us, in our poor degree, we shall profit by them.
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The voice of him that cryeth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, &c. These are the words.The voice of him that Cries in the Wilderness, Prepare you the Way of the Lord, etc. These Are the words.
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Now at my entrance upon them, I doubt, I shall a little surprise you:
Now At my Entrance upon them, I doubt, I shall a little surprise you:
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For from a particular Prediction, (as the words are) I shall raise a general Doctrinal Observation;
For from a particular Prediction, (as the words Are) I shall raise a general Doctrinal Observation;
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and the Observation I shall lay down, before I at all open the Prediction: The Observation too at first sight, will seem to have no alliance with the Prediction:
and the Observation I shall lay down, before I At all open the Prediction: The Observation too At First sighed, will seem to have no alliance with the Prediction:
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But I hope, upon a little progress ye will neither wonder at my method, nor disapprove the matter. To me they have seemed both convenient.
But I hope, upon a little progress you will neither wonder At my method, nor disapprove the matter. To me they have seemed both convenient.
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The Observation then, or Doctrine which I spake of, and shall begin with, is this:
The Observation then, or Doctrine which I spoke of, and shall begin with, is this:
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Doct. That God in the course of his Providence over the present World, doth make, sometimes, Magnificent and Royal Manifestation of Himself.Doct. That God in the course of his Providence over the present World, does make, sometime, Magnificent and Royal Manifestation of Himself.
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This I take to be a genuine issue of the words, and I make it a foundation for the Exposition of them,
This I take to be a genuine issue of the words, and I make it a Foundation for the Exposition of them,
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and the general Subject of my Discourse.
and the general Subject of my Discourse.
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The same God who is named and concerned in it, be present with us, and grant us some encrease in the understanding of his word, and in the good knowledg of Himself; even for his goodness sake, through Jesus Christ our Lord. But to the matter:
The same God who is nam and concerned in it, be present with us, and grant us Some increase in the understanding of his word, and in the good knowledge of Himself; even for his Goodness sake, through jesus christ our Lord. But to the matter:
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I shall first clear the expression of the Text, and of the Observation; and next, enquire into the thing intended by the Prophet;
I shall First clear the expression of the Text, and of the Observation; and next, inquire into the thing intended by the Prophet;
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and lastly, accommodate, as I may, the whole unto the present occasion, and our use.
and lastly, accommodate, as I may, the Whole unto the present occasion, and our use.
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1. For the expression: Great Princes do put forth their Princely Power and Wisdom, in the ordinary, constant government of their People, and ordering their great Affairs;
1. For the expression: Great Princes do put forth their Princely Power and Wisdom, in the ordinary, constant government of their People, and ordering their great Affairs;
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and they are hereupon acknowledged, and awfully honoured over all their Dominions: But sometimes they come abroad, and appear in special Pomp, and Princely Glory;
and they Are hereupon acknowledged, and awfully honoured over all their Dominions: But sometime they come abroad, and appear in special Pomp, and Princely Glory;
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As when they Ride in State on special occasions in Peace; or when they March in the Front of Puissant Armies unto War:
As when they Ride in State on special occasions in Peace; or when they March in the Front of Puissant Armies unto War:
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Then the whole Country seeth them, and makes Shouts and Acclamations to them. (Beloved) God is the Great King, the Soveraign of the Universe, his Divine Power,
Then the Whole Country sees them, and makes Shouts and Acclamations to them. (beloved) God is the Great King, the Sovereign of the Universe, his Divine Power,
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and Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Mercy do operate and appear in the ordinary course of Nature,
and Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Mercy do operate and appear in the ordinary course of Nature,
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and in his common governing and disposing of all things: Oh that he might be acknowledged and honoured hereupon in all places of his Dominion.
and in his Common governing and disposing of all things: O that he might be acknowledged and honoured hereupon in all places of his Dominion.
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But sometimes he ariseth, as the expression is, Psal. 12. 5. sometimes he comes abroad, as may be said,
But sometime he arises, as the expression is, Psalm 12. 5. sometime he comes abroad, as may be said,
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and as indeed the term in effect is, Psal. 96. 13. and divers other places.
and as indeed the term in Effect is, Psalm 96. 13. and diverse other places.
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That is, he worketh sometimes in an unusual manner, in a manner unthought of, and above all appearing Probabilities; sometimes, he sheweth his Royal Greatness with Pomp,
That is, he works sometime in an unusual manner, in a manner unthought of, and above all appearing Probabilities; sometime, he shows his Royal Greatness with Pomp,
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as I may speak, that every one seeth and admireth, and saith, 'tis He; sometimes he doth marvellous Acts, great things, as the Scripture stileth them:
as I may speak, that every one sees and admireth, and Says, it's He; sometime he does marvellous Acts, great things, as the Scripture styleth them:
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Now, this I call his Magnificent and Royal Manifestation of Himself.
Now, this I call his Magnificent and Royal Manifestation of Himself.
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And 'tis such an effect that my Text refers unto, as doth evidently appear by what followeth in this same Prediction here, at the 5th. ver. The glory of the Lord, saith the Prophet, shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
And it's such an Effect that my Text refers unto, as does evidently appear by what follows in this same Prediction Here, At the 5th. ver. The glory of the Lord, Says the Prophet, shall be revealed, and all Flesh shall see it together.
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The plenary and perfect Manifestation of the Glory of God is to be in Heaven alone, there within the Vail, there only is the Beatifick Vision of him;
The plenary and perfect Manifestation of the Glory of God is to be in Heaven alone, there within the vail, there only is the Beatific Vision of him;
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But even here on Earth without the Vail, some seasons be, when he gives signal tokens of his Glory unto the conviction of men,
But even Here on Earth without the vail, Some seasons be, when he gives signal tokens of his Glory unto the conviction of men,
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and unto the high affecting of their hearts. Such an event, I say, the Prophet here in this Prophesie foretells.
and unto the high affecting of their hearts. Such an event, I say, the Prophet Here in this Prophesy foretells.
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But to come nearer the words, I must advance a step farther in that resemblance of which I have made use:
But to come nearer the words, I must advance a step farther in that resemblance of which I have made use:
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As Princes then when they go forth in State have the way prepared for them, and as much as may be made plain and commodious;
As Princes then when they go forth in State have the Way prepared for them, and as much as may be made plain and commodious;
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there is a diligent cleansing, and righting of every Street and every Road through which they are to pass,
there is a diligent cleansing, and righting of every Street and every Road through which they Are to pass,
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and oftentimes Order is publickly given, Proclamation made unto that end, as ye know;
and oftentimes Order is publicly given, Proclamation made unto that end, as you know;
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so here, The voice of him that cryeth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, saith the Prophet.
so Here, The voice of him that Cries in the Wilderness, Prepare you the Way of the Lord, Says the Prophet.
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The purpose of God was represented to the Prophet under the likeness of a Royal Progress intended;
The purpose of God was represented to the Prophet under the likeness of a Royal Progress intended;
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and thus he in his rich and copious manner doth express it;
and thus he in his rich and copious manner does express it;
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he intimates a Proclamation (as may be said) to clear and level the way before the coming of the Lord:
he intimates a Proclamation (as may be said) to clear and level the Way before the coming of the Lord:
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This is the voice of the Cryer here. Not that there should be literally such a thing in all that the Prophesie intendeth;
This is the voice of the Crier Here. Not that there should be literally such a thing in all that the Prophesy intends;
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But the meaning is, that God intended to manifest himself in a Royal and Splendid manner;
But the meaning is, that God intended to manifest himself in a Royal and Splendid manner;
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would work in a remarkable, and an unusual, and magnificent manner; 'tis said, Make strait in the desert an Highway for our God;
would work in a remarkable, and an unusual, and magnificent manner; it's said, Make strait in the desert an Highway for our God;
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In the Desert, where there was no way, nothing but Hill and Dale, nothing but winding, and uneven, and unpassable ground.
In the Desert, where there was no Way, nothing but Hill and Dale, nothing but winding, and uneven, and unpassable ground.
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He signifies, the Lord would do what there was no visible means to do; would do what no one did imagine how it could be done.
He signifies, the Lord would do what there was no visible means to do; would do what no one did imagine how it could be done.
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And this I take to be the true reason of the Prophets expression; Ye that attend unto it, judg of it.
And this I take to be the true reason of the prophets expression; You that attend unto it, judge of it.
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God would reveal his Glory, as in a Royal manner;
God would reveal his Glory, as in a Royal manner;
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in token of this, The voice (saith the Prophet) of him that cryeth, Prepare the way.
in token of this, The voice (Says the Prophet) of him that Cries, Prepare the Way.
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Having taken this view of the expression, we must next enquire into the thing intended in particular;
Having taken this view of the expression, we must next inquire into the thing intended in particular;
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Now ye may please to follow me, and observe to this end:
Now you may please to follow me, and observe to this end:
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1. That God doth sometimes manifest Himself as ye have heard, unto Judgment; strangely, and wonderfully punishing the Scandals, and Enormities, and Refractoriness of People.
1. That God does sometime manifest Himself as you have herd, unto Judgement; strangely, and wonderfully punishing the Scandals, and Enormities, and Refractoriness of People.
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Of this you read in the 26th. Chapter of this Prophesie of Isaiah, 21 v. The Lord cometh out of his place, (saith the Prophet there) (as the Soveraign and Judg of all the Earth) to punish the Inhabitants of the Earth for their Iniquity.
Of this you read in the 26th. Chapter of this Prophesy of Isaiah, 21 v. The Lord comes out of his place, (Says the Prophet there) (as the Sovereign and Judge of all the Earth) to Punish the Inhabitants of the Earth for their Iniquity.
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Thus the Lord came forth when he brought the Flood upon the old World, Gen. 7. Thus when he destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, and the other Cities of that Luxurious Plain, Gen. 19. Thus he came forth when he smote Judah, and Jerusalem, and gave them up into the Hands of Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Chron. 36. 17. And thus again,
Thus the Lord Come forth when he brought the Flood upon the old World, Gen. 7. Thus when he destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, and the other Cities of that Luxurious Plain, Gen. 19. Thus he Come forth when he smote Judah, and Jerusalem, and gave them up into the Hands of Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Chronicles 36. 17. And thus again,
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when he overthrew, after some Threescore and ten years, the whole Empire of that same Nebuchadnezzar, and laid that great, proud Babylon he had built utterly waste, Jer. 51. 25. And thus God will come, in due time, to Judg the Grand Harlot of the Earth, the mystical Babylon, Rev. 17. 8. Gods full revelation of his Righousness will be at the last, great Day:
when he overthrew, After Some Threescore and ten Years, the Whole Empire of that same Nebuchadnezzar, and laid that great, proud Babylon he had built utterly waste, Jer. 51. 25. And thus God will come, in due time, to Judge the Grand Harlot of the Earth, the mystical Babylon, Rev. 17. 8. God's full Revelation of his Righteousness will be At the last, great Day:
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But mean time he will preserve in the World some sense that he is Just,
But mean time he will preserve in the World Some sense that he is Just,
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and doth Judg. Besides, at that great day, 'tis but particular Persons that shall be Judged;
and does Judges Beside, At that great day, it's but particular Persons that shall be Judged;
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There will be no States, and Kingdoms then; therefore the Lord visits those in the present World, where only they have their Existence:
There will be no States, and Kingdoms then; Therefore the Lord visits those in the present World, where only they have their Existence:
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And when the measure of the Impiety of Kingdoms is full, then he saith unto them,
And when the measure of the Impiety of Kingdoms is full, then he Says unto them,
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as he did to Israel, Amos 4. 12. Prepare to meet your God, ye sinful People.
as he did to Israel, Amos 4. 12. Prepare to meet your God, you sinful People.
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He judgeth them with Terror, and there is no Counsel, nor Defence against him. Let not the most Prosperous, or Triumphant Nations be secure.
He Judgeth them with Terror, and there is no Counsel, nor Defence against him. Let not the most Prosperous, or Triumphant nations be secure.
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But our present occasion (Beloved), and that likewise to which my Text doth refer, is of no such dismal Nature. Therefore note,
But our present occasion (beloved), and that likewise to which my Text does refer, is of no such dismal Nature. Therefore note,
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2. Sometimes God comes forth, and manifests Himself in Magnifick Royal manner, to shew mercy, to refresh, to deliver, to restore, to build up, to bless, and put into a State of Renown upon Earth.
2. Sometime God comes forth, and manifests Himself in Magnific Royal manner, to show mercy, to refresh, to deliver, to restore, to built up, to bless, and put into a State of Renown upon Earth.
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He is good with the very goodness of an Almighty and ever Blessed God; and sometimes he makes glorious, and almost incredible Demonstrations of it; Unto him be Glory.
He is good with the very Goodness of an Almighty and ever Blessed God; and sometime he makes glorious, and almost incredible Demonstrations of it; Unto him be Glory.
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Thus he did when he first brought Israel out of Egypt, and led them into their Inheritance, Then his way was prepared in the wilderness indeed:
Thus he did when he First brought Israel out of Egypt, and led them into their Inheritance, Then his Way was prepared in the Wilderness indeed:
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But with what glororious Pomp did he make his Progress: The strength of Egypt, that ancient mighty Kingdom was utterly broken, and fainted;
But with what glororious Pomp did he make his Progress: The strength of Egypt, that ancient mighty Kingdom was utterly broken, and fainted;
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the Waters of the Red Sea were divided, and cast up in Heaps on one Hand, and on the other;
the Waters of the Read Sea were divided, and cast up in Heaps on one Hand, and on the other;
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the Mountains did burn and shake; the Clouds and Sky thundered; Nations upon every side did tremble;
the Mountains did burn and shake; the Clouds and Sky thundered; nations upon every side did tremble;
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All Nature did Resent the Presence of the God of Jacob; so wonderfully did he work for that People then.
All Nature did Resent the Presence of the God of Jacob; so wonderfully did he work for that People then.
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Here was a right Stately, Royal shewing forth of his Magnificence and Soveraignty. Other passages of a like kind, I might recount. But,
Here was a right Stately, Royal showing forth of his Magnificence and Sovereignty. Other passages of a like kind, I might recount. But,
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There are, particularly, two concerned in my Text, and them I must particularly insist upon a little:
There Are, particularly, two concerned in my Text, and them I must particularly insist upon a little:
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The first of them, (Good Brethren), was, The Lords bringing back that same People of Israel from their Captivity in Babylon: This was such a manifestation of him, as I have spoken of.
The First of them, (Good Brothers), was, The lords bringing back that same People of Israel from their Captivity in Babylon: This was such a manifestation of him, as I have spoken of.
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Now that we may take a little account hereof, pray consider the Calamity of that People;
Now that we may take a little account hereof, pray Consider the Calamity of that People;
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when they had been, as it were, long sick, and weakned, by divers sad events;
when they had been, as it were, long sick, and weakened, by diverse sad events;
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they were in the close (as I may say) utterly slain: Multitudes fell by the Sword; multitudes dyed with Famine; multitudes with Pestilence; and the sorrowful remainder were carried away Slaves into a strange Land;
they were in the close (as I may say) utterly slave: Multitudes fell by the Sword; Multitudes died with Famine; Multitudes with Pestilence; and the sorrowful remainder were carried away Slaves into a strange Land;
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their own in the mean time was devoured, and laid quite waste; their Cities were burnt with Fire;
their own in the mean time was devoured, and laid quite waste; their Cities were burned with Fire;
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and (oh the grief of all) Jerusalem it self, and the Temple in it, (both rich Cabinet,
and (o the grief of all) Jerusalem it self, and the Temple in it, (both rich Cabinet,
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and rare Jewel) were consumed together.
and rare Jewel) were consumed together.
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Then the appointed Publick Service of God did utterly cease, and there was left no solemn Assembly in all the World to worship him.
Then the appointed Public Service of God did utterly cease, and there was left no solemn Assembly in all the World to worship him.
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This was doleful, and verily deserving a whole Book of Lamentations. But think farther of their hopelesness in this heavy case;
This was doleful, and verily deserving a Whole Book of Lamentations. But think farther of their hopelessness in this heavy case;
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The Dry Bones in the Vision of Ezekiel 37th.
The Dry Bones in the Vision of Ezekielem 37th.
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chap. were an apt Emblem of their Condition. There was no likelihood at all of their Reviving; There appeared no way, no means in the Earth for their deliverance. Well might Jeremiah express it as he did,chap. were an apt Emblem of their Condition. There was no likelihood At all of their Reviving; There appeared no Way, no means in the Earth for their deliverance. Well might Jeremiah express it as he did,
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and say, Lam. 1. 2. The daughter of Zion weepeth sore in the night, and the Tears are on her Cheeks,
and say, Lam. 1. 2. The daughter of Zion weeps soar in the night, and the Tears Are on her Cheeks,
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and among all her Lovers there was none to comfort her. and among all her Lovers there was none to Comfort her.
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None at all, this was dark night indeed, horrour of darkness, and to say true, a shadow of death. But notwithstanding all the provocations that had been on their parts,
None At all, this was dark night indeed, horror of darkness, and to say true, a shadow of death. But notwithstanding all the provocations that had been on their parts,
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and notwithstanding all this wrath on Gods part, yet he did determine to be Himself a Light unto them.
and notwithstanding all this wrath on God's part, yet he did determine to be Himself a Light unto them.
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He had taken order indeed aforehand by our Prophet that they should be comforted, effectually comforted, Comfort ye, comfort ye my People, saith your God, speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem.
He had taken order indeed aforehand by our Prophet that they should be comforted, effectually comforted, Comfort you, Comfort you my People, Says your God, speak you comfortably to Jerusalem.
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I, but how so? Cry unto her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, Isa. 40. 1, 2. It was foretold there should be an end,
I, but how so? Cry unto her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, Isaiah 40. 1, 2. It was foretold there should be an end,
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and issue out of even this their great, and desperate calamity. Oh but could that be, was there any possibility of it! Yes.
and issue out of even this their great, and desperate calamity. O but could that be, was there any possibility of it! Yes.
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The Lord undertook to do it himself, to come in royal manner and do it;
The Lord undertook to do it himself, to come in royal manner and do it;
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And as he undertook so he performed. He came in due time, and at his coming obstacles were removed, bonds loosed, dry bones gathered flesh, and lived, Judah was delivered. He blasted the Glory of the Caldeans that had brought this calamity upon them,
And as he undertook so he performed. He Come in due time, and At his coming obstacles were removed, bonds loosed, dry bones gathered Flesh, and lived, Judah was Delivered. He blasted the Glory of the Chaldaeans that had brought this calamity upon them,
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and that became as the flower of the field, vers. the 8th. And he inclined the spirit of that generous victorious Persian to set them at liberty.
and that became as the flower of the field, vers. the 8th. And he inclined the Spirit of that generous victorious Persian to Set them At liberty.
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And so those Jews as from their Graves returned to their dear Country.
And so those jews as from their Graves returned to their dear Country.
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Jerusalem and the Temple rose up out of their Ashes, were again builded, God was worshipped again, their dark night became light.Jerusalem and the Temple rose up out of their Ashes, were again built, God was worshipped again, their dark night became Light.
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At this the Jews themselves were ravisht;
At this the jews themselves were ravished;
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They sung, When the Lord turned the Captivity of Zion then we were like them that dream.
They sung, When the Lord turned the Captivity of Zion then we were like them that dream.
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And the Heathen on each side of them were astonisht, and convinc'd at it, and acknowledged the God of Israel.
And the Heathen on each side of them were astonished, and convinced At it, and acknowledged the God of Israel.
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Then said they among the Heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them, Psal. 126. 1, 2.
Then said they among the Heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them, Psalm 126. 1, 2.
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Lo, here was, (my Beloved) here was a Magnificent and real Manifestation of God, a making bare of his Arm,
Lo, Here was, (my beloved) Here was a Magnificent and real Manifestation of God, a making bore of his Arm,
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so as all flesh saw it. Here was a King-like coming forth of God to shew his People mercy;so as all Flesh saw it. Here was a Kinglike coming forth of God to show his People mercy;
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And well might the Prophet say, The voice of one crying in the Wilderness, Prepare the way.
And well might the Prophet say, The voice of one crying in the Wilderness, Prepare the Way.
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This is one particular which is directly and primarily intended, in the Text, and in this Prophesie;
This is one particular which is directly and primarily intended, in the Text, and in this Prophesy;
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And who should despair of the Church of God, even at the lowest ebb.
And who should despair of the Church of God, even At the lowest ebb.
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But this was that I say which the Prophet did primarily, and (as I may term it) literally here foretell;
But this was that I say which the Prophet did primarily, and (as I may term it) literally Here foretell;
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but God had yet a greater Mystery in it, and guided the words of the Prophet so as to signifie the same withal.
but God had yet a greater Mystery in it, and guided the words of the Prophet so as to signify the same withal.
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The truth is, (Brethren) Gods great purpose was to send his own Son into the world,
The truth is, (Brothers) God's great purpose was to send his own Son into the world,
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and therefore his works, and (generally) all his words from the beginning had a Tincture of, and Reference to this.
and Therefore his works, and (generally) all his words from the beginning had a Tincture of, and Referente to this.
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Many times when other things were uppermost, and most in view, yet they were but as the Shell, this was as the Kernel inclosed in them.
Many times when other things were uppermost, and most in view, yet they were but as the Shell, this was as the Kernel enclosed in them.
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The greatest Reference lay to our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
The greatest Referente lay to our blessed Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
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Now thus it was in this Prediction which I am handling, Deliverance from the Captivity of Babylon, lay uppermost,
Now thus it was in this Prediction which I am handling, Deliverance from the Captivity of Babylon, lay uppermost,
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and was first in sight, but under it was signified, The coming of the Messiah, and of the Kingdom of Heaven by him.
and was First in sighed, but under it was signified, The coming of the Messiah, and of the Kingdom of Heaven by him.
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This is the second, the other great particular, of which I gave you intimation.
This is the second, the other great particular, of which I gave you intimation.
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Our Lord and Saviour the Son of God, ('tis true) came in great meanness,
Our Lord and Saviour the Son of God, (it's true) Come in great meanness,
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and the very form of a Servant, so he lived, and so he died. Let no person ever grudg to be put into a mean estate.
and the very from of a Servant, so he lived, and so he died. Let no person ever grudge to be put into a mean estate.
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He came in great abasement, but never was the like Manifestation of God from the beginning,
He Come in great abasement, but never was the like Manifestation of God from the beginning,
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nor shall be to the end. That very meanness there was, made it more marvelous and magnificent.
nor shall be to the end. That very meanness there was, made it more marvelous and magnificent.
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God was, God was in that despised in that Crucified Jesus, as never in any other.
God was, God was in that despised in that crucified jesus, as never in any other.
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God was in him Reconciling the world unto himself;
God was in him Reconciling the world unto himself;
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Breaking the Head of the old Serpent, and destroying his work, laying the Foundations of new Heavens, and a new Earth.Breaking the Head of the old Serpent, and destroying his work, laying the Foundations of new Heavens, and a new Earth.
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God was in him executing, and acting, those great things upon which the hope of all former ages had been builded,
God was in him executing, and acting, those great things upon which the hope of all former ages had been built,
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and the faith of all after-generations was to be fixed;
and the faith of all after-generations was to be fixed;
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things that neither eye had seen, nor ear heard, nor heart of Man could ever have conceived,
things that neither eye had seen, nor ear herd, nor heart of Man could ever have conceived,
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if God himself had not revealed them. Nay, the same Jesus was very God, manifested in the flesh;
if God himself had not revealed them. Nay, the same jesus was very God, manifested in the Flesh;
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Oh magnificent, beyond compare, and divinely royal coming forth of the most High into the World!
O magnificent, beyond compare, and divinely royal coming forth of the most High into the World!
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who is able to set forth, or to conceive all the glory of it. Men and Angels shall to eternity admire, and praise him for it.
who is able to Set forth, or to conceive all the glory of it. Men and Angels shall to eternity admire, and praise him for it.
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But (Beloved) in this my Text for its part was very punctually fulfilled,
But (beloved) in this my Text for its part was very punctually fulfilled,
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and more expresly than it had been at the deliverance from Babylon. Before this coming of God in Jesus Christ, John the Baptist really was, the voice of one crying in the Wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord make his paths straight.
and more expressly than it had been At the deliverance from Babylon. Before this coming of God in jesus christ, John the Baptist really was, the voice of one crying in the Wilderness, Prepare the Way of the Lord make his paths straight.
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This the same John affirmed of himself, Joh. 1. 23. And this the other Evangelists with one consent affirm likewise of him, Mat. 3. 3. Mar. 1. 3. Luk 3. 4. The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
This the same John affirmed of himself, John 1. 23. And this the other Evangelists with one consent affirm likewise of him, Mathew 3. 3. Mar. 1. 3. Luk 3. 4. The coming of our Lord jesus christ,
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therefore, was a thing eminently intended in this Prophesie. And then, if ever the glory of the Lord was revealed, and all flesh did,
Therefore, was a thing eminently intended in this Prophesy. And then, if ever the glory of the Lord was revealed, and all Flesh did,
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or well might see his Salvation.
or well might see his Salvation.
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Now thus you may see the Text competently opened, and the observation which I have raised,
Now thus you may see the Text competently opened, and the observation which I have raised,
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also cleared, and verified, God in the course of his Providence over the present world, doth sometimes make magnifick and royal Manifestations of himself; he hath so done indeed.
also cleared, and verified, God in the course of his Providence over the present world, does sometime make magnific and royal Manifestations of himself; he hath so done indeed.
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Now my dear Country-men and Friends, a passage, I will not say equal, but in a degree of this nature, a passage of this nature in our own Land, the present day of the Year doth bring to our Remembrance.
Now my dear Countrymen and Friends, a passage, I will not say equal, but in a degree of this nature, a passage of this nature in our own Land, the present day of the Year does bring to our Remembrance.
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To exaggerate and to exalt the Acts and Successes of Kings and Rulers, above their just measure is an immodest and ignoble flattery;
To exaggerate and to exalt the Acts and Successes of Kings and Rulers, above their just measure is an immodest and ignoble flattery;
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On the other hand to depretiate and to debase them below their real value is gross injury and malignity.
On the other hand to depretiate and to debase them below their real valve is gross injury and malignity.
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The respects of Decency and Equity, of Conscience, and Religion, engage us to weigh the truth in all things, and judg according thereunto;
The respects of Decency and Equity, of Conscience, and Religion, engage us to weigh the truth in all things, and judge according thereunto;
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this I have aimed to do.
this I have aimed to do.
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And hereupon, I must needs say, That the restoring of Royal Government in our Land, and the restoring of it in the Royal Person of our Soveraign, this was a Magnifick and royal effect of the hand of God, by whom Kings raign.
And hereupon, I must needs say, That the restoring of Royal Government in our Land, and the restoring of it in the Royal Person of our Sovereign, this was a Magnific and royal Effect of the hand of God, by whom Kings Reign.
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Ye that are of Age may remember what our condition was.
You that Are of Age may Remember what our condition was.
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If some things did please a part of these Nations, yet the whole body reeled to and fro as having no firm ground to stand upon;
If Some things did please a part of these nations, yet the Whole body reeled to and from as having no firm ground to stand upon;
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We were as if these brave Islands had been taken off from their ancient bottom, and floated, and been driven here and there on the Seas that do surround them.
We were as if these brave Islands had been taken off from their ancient bottom, and floated, and been driven Here and there on the Seas that do surround them.
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The most partial (I perswade my self) cannot, will not, gainsay it.
The most partial (I persuade my self) cannot, will not, gainsay it.
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The Setling of Authority and Rule upon a steady Basis, is the real strength and confirmation of States and Kingdoms, 'tis of bottom consequence unto all their welfare.
The Settling of authority and Rule upon a steady Basis, is the real strength and confirmation of States and Kingdoms, it's of bottom consequence unto all their welfare.
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And when for want of this Mens Hearts did well nigh fail at home, and Enemies did deride,
And when for want of this Men's Hearts did well High fail At home, and Enemies did deride,
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and contemn, and design upon us from abroad, it pleased God himself to interpose, and to prepare a way in the Desart, a way where none was.
and contemn, and Design upon us from abroad, it pleased God himself to interpose, and to prepare a Way in the Desert, a Way where none was.
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It pleased God to come himself, and to re-erect the Throne, and to place our dear Country upon its proper Basis, to fix our Government;
It pleased God to come himself, and to re-erect the Throne, and to place our dear Country upon its proper Basis, to fix our Government;
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as if hereto had been the voice of him that crieth.
as if hereto had been the voice of him that cries.
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The way was in an unusual, in an unthought of manner prepared prepared suddenly, Hearts inclined, Obstacles removed, and the thing effected. I know (Beloved) ye are ready to join with me in a just Acclamation to it,
The Way was in an unusual, in an unthought of manner prepared prepared suddenly, Hearts inclined, Obstacles removed, and the thing effected. I know (beloved) you Are ready to join with me in a just Acclamation to it,
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and to say, It was the Lords doing, and is memorable in our account.
and to say, It was the lords doing, and is memorable in our account.
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'Tis plain, God would not have it done by Plots or Insurrections, or force of Arms, he would not have the Kings way smoothed with the Peoples blood.
It's plain, God would not have it done by Plots or Insurrections, or force of Arms, he would not have the Kings Way smoothed with the Peoples blood.
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No, the God of Peace determined to bring, and brought home the King in Peace:
No, the God of Peace determined to bring, and brought home the King in Peace:
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He is that God that ruleth in all the Kingdoms of th• World, and doth even whatsoever pleaseth him.
He is that God that Ruleth in all the Kingdoms of th• World, and does even whatsoever Pleases him.
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Let us humbly and earnestly beseech him to Preserve the KING, to stablish the Throne, to be gracious to our dear Country;
Let us humbly and earnestly beseech him to Preserve the KING, to establish the Throne, to be gracious to our dear Country;
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to second his former wonderful works, with renewed effects of his Divine Presence in all our need.
to second his former wondered works, with renewed effects of his Divine Presence in all our need.
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Let us beseech him, that he please to make both Head and Body, both Soveraign, and Subjects faithfully mindful of, grateful for, answerable to his great Obligations upon them;
Let us beseech him, that he please to make both Head and Body, both Sovereign, and Subject's faithfully mindful of, grateful for, answerable to his great Obligations upon them;
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they are great indeed, and what should England render, All, both its Princes, and People for his Benefits towards them.
they Are great indeed, and what should England render, All, both its Princes, and People for his Benefits towards them.
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But (my Beloved) for our selves, ye know Religion, as to the main of it, is, respect for,
But (my beloved) for our selves, you know Religion, as to the main of it, is, respect for,
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and nearnest to God most high. He sheweth himself in his ordinary works, and his tokens are new every morning.
and nearnest to God most high. He shows himself in his ordinary works, and his tokens Are new every morning.
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But sometimes he reveals his Glory, convinceth very Heathens themselves. He plainly manifested his Glory in Christ Jesus with unspeakable Grace;
But sometime he reveals his Glory, Convinces very heathens themselves. He plainly manifested his Glory in christ jesus with unspeakable Grace;
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Oh know we him, and encrease in that knowledg of him; Believe him, and encrease in that believing him;
O know we him, and increase in that knowledge of him; Believe him, and increase in that believing him;
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Fear him, and encrease in that fear of him; Be near him in heart and life, and encrease in that divine nearness to him; fear him, and increase in that Fear of him; Be near him in heart and life, and increase in that divine nearness to him;
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Let our Religiousness be in reality, for that God, the great object of it really is, is really glorious, really governeth now,
Let our Religiousness be in reality, for that God, the great Object of it really is, is really glorious, really Governs now,
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and will judg with supream Authority hereafter.
and will judge with supreme authority hereafter.
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Be indeed a godly People, since he indeed is God, and filleth every Age and Country with such Tokens of his Glory.
Be indeed a godly People, since he indeed is God, and fills every Age and Country with such Tokens of his Glory.
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Withal, trust we in him, He hath often done great things, things unlookt for, unthought of;
Withal, trust we in him, He hath often done great things, things unlooked for, unthought of;
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He hath appeared to help the needy when there was no other help at all appearing. In the Churches,
He hath appeared to help the needy when there was no other help At all appearing. In the Churches,
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or in your own lowest Condition be not dismayed, nor let your hearts fail within you.
or in your own lowest Condition be not dismayed, nor let your hearts fail within you.
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To close all for this time.
To close all for this time.
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Let me be in my poor measure the voice of one that crieth, and (much respected and beloved in Christ) Prepare ye the way of the Lord;
Let me be in my poor measure the voice of one that cries, and (much respected and Beloved in christ) Prepare you the Way of the Lord;
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For your parts, (not to speak of other things) God cometh to you in the Gospel, mighty to save;
For your parts, (not to speak of other things) God comes to you in the Gospel, mighty to save;
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Oh let his way be ready that your Souls may live and rejoyce in his Salvation;
O let his Way be ready that your Souls may live and rejoice in his Salvation;
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Jesus Christ cometh in the Sacrament, ye that are particularly concerned, Prepare his way, examine, humble ye, reform ye, covet fresh evidences,
jesus christ comes in the Sacrament, you that Are particularly concerned, Prepare his Way, examine, humble you, reform you, covet fresh evidences,
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and ensuring of your Union with him, that ye may draw nigh, and make his faithful pledges unto you,
and ensuring of your union with him, that you may draw High, and make his faithful pledges unto you,
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and feed your Soul unto eternal life.
and feed your Soul unto Eternal life.
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All of us, one with another in the name of God, and his Christ prepare we for his last, and greatest, his most Magnifick and Royal Manifestation of himself. Prepare we for that dreadful day when Christ shall appear in the Clouds,
All of us, one with Another in the name of God, and his christ prepare we for his last, and greatest, his most Magnific and Royal Manifestation of himself. Prepare we for that dreadful day when christ shall appear in the Clouds,
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and all Nations be gathered before him, and every Soul receive according to what hath been done in the Body, make ready in simplicity,
and all nations be gathered before him, and every Soul receive according to what hath been done in the Body, make ready in simplicity,
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and with earnest endeavour now, strive to be, and to do in all things, that ye may be then found in peace, without spot,
and with earnest endeavour now, strive to be, and to do in all things, that you may be then found in peace, without spot,
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and blameless, and be taken into his own, eternal, blessed Kingdom, which can never be troubled, never be shaken.
and blameless, and be taken into his own, Eternal, blessed Kingdom, which can never be troubled, never be shaken.
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Now, the Lord himself teach you all, and direct your Hearts, and Prepare your way, and be in the midst of you to all gracious saving Purposes for his Names sake. Amen. FINIS.
Now, the Lord himself teach you all, and Direct your Hearts, and Prepare your Way, and be in the midst of you to all gracious Saving Purposes for his Names sake. Amen. FINIS.
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