A sermon preach'd at Oxford, before Sir. Will. Walker, Mayor of the said city, upon the 26th of July 1685 being the day of thanksgiving for the defeat of the rebels in Monmouth's rebellion / by Charles Allestree ...
IT is very easie for any Man, that considers the context of these words, and the story upon which they are founded, to foretel the series of my ensuing Discourse,
IT is very easy for any Man, that considers the context of these words, and the story upon which they Are founded, to foretell the series of my ensuing Discourse,
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For whoever surveys the passages in this History and compares them with the particulars of our late UNNATURAL REBELLION, will find such an Harmony and Agreement, such a sutable Resemblance in every leading and preparatory circumstance, that the same Trouble of representing the Affairs of one WAR, will be a compleat draught of all the occurrences of the other;
For whoever surveys the passages in this History and compares them with the particulars of our late UNNATURAL REBELLION, will find such an Harmony and Agreement, such a suitable Resemblance in every leading and preparatory circumstance, that the same Trouble of representing the Affairs of one WAR, will be a complete draught of all the occurrences of the other;
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And as the parallel runs exact in most of the great Lines of both these Invasions, so (I trust, by the mercy of God) the event will be answerable in all points,
And as the parallel runs exact in most of the great Lines of both these Invasions, so (I trust, by the mercy of God) the event will be answerable in all points,
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and prove so too, that our Land as well as Palaestine, upon this Miraculous and providential Defeat of our Enemies, may find the blessing annext here in the Text, of obtaining REST for FORTY YEARS.
and prove so too, that our Land as well as Palestine, upon this Miraculous and providential Defeat of our Enemies, may find the blessing annexed Here in the Text, of obtaining REST for FORTY YEARS.
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for the deliverance of Israel from the calamities of War, from the danger of falling under a forreign Yoke, and of being oppress'd by an insulting, and devouring Enemy.
for the deliverance of Israel from the calamities of War, from the danger of falling under a foreign Yoke, and of being oppressed by an insulting, and devouring Enemy.
and consisted of such vast Numbers of Experienc'd and Disciplin'd Men, that He bore himself above Danger and Opposition, and look'd for no more trouble in the Conquest of the Land, than the Fatigues of an Orderly March could put him to.
and consisted of such vast Numbers of Experienced and Disciplined Men, that He boar himself above Danger and Opposition, and looked for no more trouble in the Conquest of the Land, than the Fatigues of an Orderly March could put him to.
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and therefore only wish'd for the Time of Action, and to hear of the Engagement, being possess'd with a strong Belief, that Conqest must follow on course,
and Therefore only wished for the Time of Actium, and to hear of the Engagement, being possessed with a strong Belief, that Conqest must follow on course,
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In her Richest Ornaments and best Attire, she staid at a convenient distance from the Camp, expecting hourly to be brought to share in the solemnity of the Triumph:
In her Richest Ornament and best Attire, she stayed At a convenient distance from the Camp, expecting hourly to be brought to share in the solemnity of the Triumph:
She look'd out at the Window, and cry'd through the Lattess, why is his chariot so long in coming? Why tarry the wheels of his chariots? Have they not sped? Have they not divided the prey, to every man a Damsel or two? to Sisera a prey of divers colours, a prey of divers colours of Needlework, of divers colours of Needlework on both sides, meet for the Necks of them that take the spoil? v. 28.30.
She looked out At the Window, and cried through the Latter, why is his chariot so long in coming? Why tarry the wheels of his chariots? Have they not sped? Have they not divided the prey, to every man a Damsel or two? to Sisera a prey of diverse colours, a prey of diverse colours of Needlework, of diverse colours of Needlework on both sides, meet for the Necks of them that take the spoil? v. 28.30.
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The Slaughter of their Enemies, the Plunder of Cities, the Rape of Women, and the Slavery of Captives was the common discourse & expectation of these Invaders, and animated them with vigor and resolution to maintain the Fight:
The Slaughter of their Enemies, the Plunder of Cities, the Rape of Women, and the Slavery of Captives was the Common discourse & expectation of these Invaders, and animated them with vigor and resolution to maintain the Fight:
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and the General flying in a poor disguise, in a habit beneath the dignity of a private Souldier, shifting for himself in Woods and Lanes, and secret Recesses enduring the hardships of Hunger and Thirst, depriv'd of sleep and all the conveniences of Life,
and the General flying in a poor disguise, in a habit beneath the dignity of a private Soldier, shifting for himself in Woods and Lanes, and secret Recesses enduring the hardships of Hunger and Thirst, deprived of sleep and all the conveniences of Life,
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and supplicating at last at a Lonely house for a cup of Water to cool his Natural Thirst, and to refresh his Spirits with a draught of moisture and sleep.
and supplicating At last At a Lonely house for a cup of Water to cool his Natural Thirst, and to refresh his Spirits with a draught of moisture and sleep.
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and the richest pavilion in the Camp to rest in, with his Troops and Guards about him for his Protection, look'd now upon the offer of a little Milk, upon the Accomodation of a private lodging, and the promise of a Woman's attendance, to be not only the greatest kindness and relief to him in his distress,
and the Richest pavilion in the Camp to rest in, with his Troops and Guards about him for his Protection, looked now upon the offer of a little Milk, upon the Accommodation of a private lodging, and the promise of a Woman's attendance, to be not only the greatest kindness and relief to him in his distress,
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and left no room for the common effects of Humanity, so that the invitation of Jael, who diverted him from the Road, into her House, prov'd a snare to him;
and left no room for the Common effects of Humanity, so that the invitation of Jael, who diverted him from the Road, into her House, proved a snare to him;
She fully resolv'd upon his Ruin and execution, and by one Generous stroke to revenge the disturbance he had brought upon the Children of Israel; neither the softness of her Sex,
She Fully resolved upon his Ruin and execution, and by one Generous stroke to revenge the disturbance he had brought upon the Children of Israel; neither the softness of her Sex,
nor the tenderness of her Nature could restrain her hands from acting an Holy violence, or from assaulting the Person with Death, that design'd her Countries slavery;
nor the tenderness of her Nature could restrain her hands from acting an Holy violence, or from assaulting the Person with Death, that designed her Countries slavery;
she knew, that all Rebels and Invaders have lost their natural Right, and forfeited the protection of those Laws which they come to subvert and destroy;
she knew, that all Rebels and Invaders have lost their natural Right, and forfeited the protection of those Laws which they come to subvert and destroy;
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and expose the Government to a second shock, For the flight or escape of an Arch-Traytor (which cannot by any method of restraint so effectually be prevented as by Death) may enable him to prosecute his pretences again,
and expose the Government to a second shock, For the flight or escape of an Arch-Traytor (which cannot by any method of restraint so effectually be prevented as by Death) may enable him to prosecute his pretences again,
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He died Ignominiously, and perish'd by the weak hand and instrument of a Woman, and (as it ever happens in all Routs and Disorders) left his Souldiers scatter'd and divided in such small parties in the Country, that they became an easie prey to their Adversaries,
He died Ignominiously, and perished by the weak hand and Instrument of a Woman, and (as it ever happens in all Routs and Disorders) left his Soldiers scattered and divided in such small parties in the Country, that they became an easy prey to their Adversaries,
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and was prepar'd both to observe the Flight and pursuit of the enemy, and also to receive the Addresses, and Congratulations of the Israelites for her service:
and was prepared both to observe the Flight and pursuit of the enemy, and also to receive the Addresses, and Congratulations of the Israelites for her service:
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and be a Political means to restore the happiness of Israel, yet still she knew, that the Glory of puting an end to all Future Fears, was her work alone,
and be a Political means to restore the happiness of Israel, yet still she knew, that the Glory of putting an end to all Future Fears, was her work alone,
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and fomenting the causes of War hereafter? The security of Publick peace consists principally in the death of him, whose Authority began and commenc'd the Invasion, and whose Popularity and Interest prevail'd upon others to espouse and abet his cause with the utmost hazard of their lives;
and fomenting the Causes of War hereafter? The security of Public peace consists principally in the death of him, whose authority began and commenced the Invasion, and whose Popularity and Interest prevailed upon Others to espouse and abet his cause with the utmost hazard of their lives;
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and to return Thanks to Heaven for the deliverance. She shews him the Trunk and body of Sisera, and relates the Holy Arts she us'd to abuse his credulity,
and to return Thanks to Heaven for the deliverance. She shows him the Trunk and body of Sisera, and relates the Holy Arts she used to abuse his credulity,
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And when all the History was finish'd, and a full contemplation taken of God's miraculous providence in this Victory, Barak jointly with Deborah (who at that time judged Israel ) makes a solemne Form of Thanksgiving and Address to the Lord for his Mercies; And 'tis observable that this return of praises, this National acknowledgment procur'd the Blessing, which is mention'd here in the Text, That the land had rest forty years.
And when all the History was finished, and a full contemplation taken of God's miraculous providence in this Victory, Barak jointly with Deborah (who At that time judged Israel) makes a solemn From of Thanksgiving and Address to the Lord for his mercies; And it's observable that this return of praises, this National acknowledgment procured the Blessing, which is mentioned Here in the Text, That the land had rest forty Years.
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For if a respite from Civil War was not equally meant, as well as an universal peace abroad, what advantage could it be to the Israelites to be freed from the Invasion of their Neighbours, and yet be up to the ears in Blood themselves,
For if a respite from Civil War was not equally meant, as well as an universal peace abroad, what advantage could it be to the Israelites to be freed from the Invasion of their Neighbours, and yet be up to the ears in Blood themselves,
as the space and compass of FORTY YEARS amounts to. III. — And lastly, I shall discover by what means this Blessing of seeing Publick peace entailed upon us and convey'd down to posterity, may best be attain'd;
as the Molle and compass of FORTY YEARS amounts to. III. — And lastly, I shall discover by what means this Blessing of seeing Public peace entailed upon us and conveyed down to posterity, may best be attained;
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But before I proceed upon these Heads, I shall crave leave to shew the concurrence of our REBELLION with this which I have describ'd to you from my Text;
But before I proceed upon these Heads, I shall crave leave to show the concurrence of our REBELLION with this which I have described to you from my Text;
and in this prosecution I shall tye my self up to the method of tracing it in these several parts of Resemblance, both in the formidableness of the Invasion, the greatness of our enemies hopes,
and in this prosecution I shall tie my self up to the method of tracing it in these several parts of Resemblance, both in the formidableness of the Invasion, the greatness of our enemies hope's,
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We are assembl'd here, in obedience to our SOVERAIGNE's command, and in pursuit of his pious inclinations to render our utmost tribute of Praise and Adoration to Heaven,
We Are assembled Here, in Obedience to our Sovereign's command, and in pursuit of his pious inclinations to render our utmost tribute of Praise and Adoration to Heaven,
for the signal deliverance which God has been pleas'd to vouchsafe this Nation, and for the mercy of rescuing us from the miseries of a Civil and Intestine war: A War, that in all appearance seem'd to have been contriv'd for the destruction of all that is dear to us,
for the signal deliverance which God has been pleased to vouchsafe this nation, and for the mercy of rescuing us from the misery's of a Civil and Intestine war: A War, that in all appearance seemed to have been contrived for the destruction of all that is dear to us,
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and to have involv'd us all in Rapine and Blood: A War, that shak'd not only the Foundations of our Religion but what was coequal to Christianity it self) our MONARCHY too,
and to have involved us all in Rapine and Blood: A War, that shaked not only the Foundations of our Religion but what was coequal to Christianity it self) our MONARCHY too,
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A War, that was undertaken upon such colourable pleas, and carried such visible danger along with it, that not only the present Age but future Generations were likely to feel the Bloody effects of it,
A War, that was undertaken upon such colourable pleasant, and carried such visible danger along with it, that not only the present Age but future Generations were likely to feel the Bloody effects of it,
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For so violent were our Inflamations at home, occasion'd by the false suggestions of an Ʋnruly and Fanatical party, so much heighten'd and improv'd were our discontents by these Mens industry and care,
For so violent were our Inflammations At home, occasioned by the false suggestions of an Ʋnruly and Fanatical party, so much heightened and improved were our discontents by these Men's industry and care,
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and so conscious were the fugitives abroad of our distractions, and of the good affection the Multitude bore to their cause, that they presum'd on Victory,
and so conscious were the fugitives abroad of our distractions, and of the good affection the Multitude boar to their cause, that they presumed on Victory,
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but their discourse was founded upon the supposition of the ruin of the Government, and so their thoughts were wholly employ'd in the contrivance and choice of a new Frame or Model to be erected in it's stead.
but their discourse was founded upon the supposition of the ruin of the Government, and so their thoughts were wholly employed in the contrivance and choice of a new Frame or Model to be erected in it's stead.
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For when the two GRAND REBELS had concerted their measures, and agreed upon the INVASION, they neither of 'em imagin'd, that in the several Kingdoms, where they resolv'd to Land, they should meet with such opposition from the King's Forces,
For when the two GRAND REBELS had concerted their measures, and agreed upon the INVASION, they neither of they imagined, that in the several Kingdoms, where they resolved to Land, they should meet with such opposition from the King's Forces,
For tho' this subject was not adjusted betwixt them, yet they center'd in this resolution to attempt the Invasion, and make a descent upon this Island, in several places at once, that so the King's Forces might be distracted,
For though this Subject was not adjusted betwixt them, yet they centered in this resolution to attempt the Invasion, and make a descent upon this Island, in several places At once, that so the King's Forces might be distracted,
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and their friends have an opportunity of coming with ease amongst them, and joyning one of their Armies which would have been a difficult task to men in remote places, had there been but one ARMY in the Field to invite and receive them.
and their Friends have an opportunity of coming with ease among them, and joining one of their Armies which would have been a difficult task to men in remote places, had there been but one ARMY in the Field to invite and receive them.
some shew of resistance they could not choose but apprehend, and think that the principles of Loyalty, which the Church of England teaches, would unavoidably detain her True sons under strict sense of Duty and obedience to their Prince.
Some show of resistance they could not choose but apprehend, and think that the principles of Loyalty, which the Church of England Teaches, would avoidable detain her True Sons under strict sense of Duty and Obedience to their Prince.
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However the numbers they dreaded of this sort were infinitely overballanc'd by the prospect of all the divided Sects and Malecontents flowing into their Army:
However the numbers they dreaded of this sort were infinitely overbalanced by the prospect of all the divided Sects and Malecontents flowing into their Army:
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and begin their Voiage not doubting but, upon their first appearance upon English-ground, and Publishing a Declaration of the Reasons and Motives that induc'd them to COMBINE, Ten thousands of unwary People would have been prevail'd upon to joyne in the same Cause, and assist them with their utmost might and endeavours.
and begin their Voyage not doubting but, upon their First appearance upon Englishgrounds, and Publishing a Declaration of the Reasons and Motives that induced them to COMBINE, Ten thousands of unwary People would have been prevailed upon to join in the same Cause, and assist them with their utmost might and endeavours.
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And indeed there were two pretences started, which being adverted to, and suppos'd to be the real truth, would have prov'd of more moment and advantage to the late TRAITOR's cause,
And indeed there were two pretences started, which being adverted to, and supposed to be the real truth, would have proved of more moment and advantage to the late TRAITOR's cause,
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The first was the common pretext of protecting Religion, which tho' it never did nor ever can advance a Rebellion; yet never fail'd of being made use of to this purpose in every Civil War that has been commenc'd in a Christian society. And the second was, the pretext of Title and Proximity of Blood.
The First was the Common pretext of protecting Religion, which though it never did nor ever can advance a Rebellion; yet never failed of being made use of to this purpose in every Civil War that has been commenced in a Christian society. And the second was, the pretext of Title and Proximity of Blood.
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Now these two considerations are very great Incentives, and are apt in their own nature to engage Mankind upon very violent courses for the preservation of 'em:
Now these two considerations Are very great Incentives, and Are apt in their own nature to engage Mankind upon very violent courses for the preservation of they:
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For what would not people that have a zeal for God's worship, and an honour for the Royal stock, be inclin'd to do, to secure the purity of Religion, and to maintain the Descent of the Crown in the Right Line? And yet (as I said just now) Religion is the worst thing in the World to countenance or support Rebellion:
For what would not people that have a zeal for God's worship, and an honour for the Royal stock, be inclined to do, to secure the purity of Religion, and to maintain the Descent of the Crown in the Right Line? And yet (as I said just now) Religion is the worst thing in the World to countenance or support Rebellion:
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and for the enlivening of our Faith? And have we not the promise of our King for the continuance of these spiritual enjoyments to us? Of a KING, that never had the imputation and scandal of breaking his Word,
and for the enlivening of our Faith? And have we not the promise of our King for the Continuance of these spiritual enjoyments to us? Of a KING, that never had the imputation and scandal of breaking his Word,
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and so peculiar to his Majesty, that even his Adversaries had never impudence enough to assault him with this charge, or to deny him the honour of being always Just and true to his engagements.
and so peculiar to his Majesty, that even his Adversaries had never impudence enough to assault him with this charge, or to deny him the honour of being always Just and true to his engagements.
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We cannot therefore have any colour to doubt of the continuation of our Religion, or suspect the faithfulness of that DECLARATION, which of his meer Grace and voluntary motion, he was pleas'd upon his first coming to the CROWN to make to his Honourable Privy Council, and renewed again in the same Terms in a greater solemnity,
We cannot Therefore have any colour to doubt of the continuation of our Religion, or suspect the faithfulness of that DECLARATION, which of his mere Grace and voluntary motion, he was pleased upon his First coming to the CROWN to make to his Honourable Privy Council, and renewed again in the same Terms in a greater solemnity,
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than to entertain an opinion, that He who in private, betwixt himself and some Humble petitioner, has ever prov'd punctual and observant of his Word, should now at the last turn inconstant to his ancient course,
than to entertain an opinion, that He who in private, betwixt himself and Some Humble petitioner, has ever proved punctual and observant of his Word, should now At the last turn inconstant to his ancient course,
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and violate his Faith to a Nation, when the whole Kingdom would become witnesses of his falshood and upbraid him with praevarication? Such a dishonourable carriage on our parts would not only be a diminution of that Respect, which this Nation has ever been us'd to return their Respective Monarchs, but it would be senceless & ridiculous in it self,
and violate his Faith to a nation, when the Whole Kingdom would become Witnesses of his falsehood and upbraid him with prevarication? Such a dishonourable carriage on our parts would not only be a diminution of that Respect, which this nation has ever been used to return their Respective Monarchs, but it would be senseless & ridiculous in it self,
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as to distrust every promise, and conclude it vain and elusory, because it is possible it might have been given with an intention to deceive, yet there is one unerring sort of Tryal, one way of exploring Truth and convincing our selves,
as to distrust every promise, and conclude it vain and elusory, Because it is possible it might have been given with an intention to deceive, yet there is one unerring sort of Trial, one Way of exploring Truth and convincing our selves,
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For have not all the Vacancies, that belong to the disposal of the CROWN been carefully fill'd and supply'd with Men of Great learning and Abilities to support our Religion, of Great zeal and inclination towards it,
For have not all the Vacancies, that belong to the disposal of the CROWN been carefully filled and supplied with Men of Great learning and Abilities to support our Religion, of Great zeal and inclination towards it,
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and whose secular Interest is inseparably bound up in the preservation of it? And can there be any furer Argument of the KING's sincerity, than his readiness to make choise of such instruments to fill the vacant places in the Church, who are every way qualified to maintain the Establish'd Religion, both in their Abilities,
and whose secular Interest is inseparably bound up in the preservation of it? And can there be any furer Argument of the KING's sincerity, than his readiness to make choice of such Instruments to fill the vacant places in the Church, who Are every Way qualified to maintain the Established Religion, both in their Abilities,
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and willingness of mind, and also are prompted to it from the consideration of their own Temporal Concernments? All arguments conspire for a sure belief of the KING's resolution to keep inviolabely his WORD,
and willingness of mind, and also Are prompted to it from the consideration of their own Temporal Concernments? All Arguments conspire for a sure belief of the KING's resolution to keep inviolably his WORD,
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For that would certainly have been the Issue, and we could have had no Religion at all, had God, in punishment to this Nation, suffer'd the late Rebellion to have been prosperous and successful.
For that would Certainly have been the Issue, and we could have had no Religion At all, had God, in punishment to this nation, suffered the late Rebellion to have been prosperous and successful.
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For what Religion could HE have been suppos'd to have been zealous for, who had so far debauch'd the natural light of his conscience as to esteem Adultery and Rebellion to be no sins? I grant that, in a suddain Transport, men may sometimes be hurried upon the commission of ADULTERY,
For what Religion could HE have been supposed to have been zealous for, who had so Far debauched the natural Light of his conscience as to esteem Adultery and Rebellion to be no Sins? I grant that, in a sudden Transport, men may sometime be hurried upon the commission of ADULTERY,
and the full use of his judgment, shall undertake to palliate the sin, or extenuate the guilt of it, is in a fair disposition to receive any Religion,
and the full use of his judgement, shall undertake to palliate the since, or extenuate the guilt of it, is in a fair disposition to receive any Religion,
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and may easily be brought to embrace the ALCORAN, and exchange Christianity for Mahometism. So that if Religion can at any time bear mankind out in opposition to the Higher Powers, it would with much more reason have justified us against the late REBEL's claim and pretensions,
and may Easily be brought to embrace the ALCORANI, and exchange Christianity for Mahometism. So that if Religion can At any time bear mankind out in opposition to the Higher Powers, it would with much more reason have justified us against the late REBEL's claim and pretensions,
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But indeed our Divine institution can do no such thing, it is as far from giving Indulgence to invade any Man's Right or Property, as it is from excusing any seditious practice against a Lawful Governour:
But indeed our Divine Institution can do no such thing, it is as Far from giving Indulgence to invade any Man's Right or Property, as it is from excusing any seditious practice against a Lawful Governor:
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tho' it must necessarily have oblig'd us to have resisted his Usurpation upon another score, upon the account of the Insufficiency of his Title, which comes next to be consider'd.
though it must necessarily have obliged us to have resisted his Usurpation upon Another score, upon the account of the Insufficiency of his Title, which comes next to be considered.
Now this is a subject which has been search'd to the Bottome, and examin'd ABOVE with all the fairness of procedure imaginable, in a Venerable, Just and August consistory of men:
Now this is a Subject which has been searched to the Bottom, and examined ABOVE with all the fairness of procedure imaginable, in a Venerable, Just and August consistory of men:
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And as it has been rejected there upon a serious and Impartial enquiry, as Fabulous and without Ground, so no doubt but, upon a rational discourse, it will appear so to every considering man.
And as it has been rejected there upon a serious and Impartial enquiry, as Fabulous and without Ground, so no doubt but, upon a rational discourse, it will appear so to every considering man.
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That every Father has a greater tenderness and affection for his Son, than his Brother; especially if there be no disobedience in his Child, nor any deformity in his Person to alienate his Love from Him;
That every Father has a greater tenderness and affection for his Son, than his Brother; especially if there be no disobedience in his Child, nor any deformity in his Person to alienate his Love from Him;
For the personal qualifications and address of his Son, the filial Duty and respect he always us'd to return in his Younger years, were so many motives to extort the utmost Tribute, which nature in this kind, could pay;
For the personal qualifications and address of his Son, the filial Duty and respect he always used to return in his Younger Years, were so many motives to extort the utmost Tribute, which nature in this kind, could pay;
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And when his Kindness had fix'd him in that station of Grandure, as to render him popular and courted by a Faction, when he presum'd by the instigation of his party to lay claim to the Crown,
And when his Kindness had fixed him in that station of Grandeur, as to render him popular and courted by a Faction, when he presumed by the instigation of his party to lay claim to the Crown,
and assert his Legitimacy by the promiscuous mouths of the Rabble, and caus'd it to be whisper'd abroad, that there were not only witnesses, but Records under hand and seal of his Mother's Marriage to the King: His Majesty (out of a just regard to the sacredness of Truth,
and assert his Legitimacy by the promiscuous mouths of the Rabble, and caused it to be whispered abroad, that there were not only Witnesses, but Records under hand and seal of his Mother's Marriage to the King: His Majesty (out of a just regard to the sacredness of Truth,
and without diminishing his love to him) did not only declare upon the word and honour of a Prince that there never was any contract of Marriage betwixt Him and the said Duke's mother,
and without diminishing his love to him) did not only declare upon the word and honour of a Prince that there never was any contract of Marriage betwixt Him and the said Duke's mother,
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and the King's positive Averment was enroll'd in all the Courts of Record in Westminster, with the hands and attestation of every member of Council at the bottom of it.
and the King's positive Averment was enrolled in all the Courts of Record in Westminster, with the hands and attestation of every member of Council At the bottom of it.
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Now this Affair was transacted at a season, and in such a Juncture, when the KING had been several years married to the Queen without any hopes of Issue by Her. So that if truth had been industriously conceal'd and stifled at first for the better facilitating the treaty of Marriage,
Now this Affair was transacted At a season, and in such a Juncture, when the KING had been several Years married to the Queen without any hope's of Issue by Her. So that if truth had been industriously concealed and stifled At First for the better facilitating the treaty of Marriage,
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deliver'd purposely by that ADMIRABLE PRINCE to prevent the effusion of blood, and the great slaughter of Men, which must unavoidably follow the belief of starting of such a title.
Delivered purposely by that ADMIRABLE PRINCE to prevent the effusion of blood, and the great slaughter of Men, which must avoidable follow the belief of starting of such a title.
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and other worthy divines of the Church of England, Men of such approv'd integrity and sincerity that they cannot be suppos'd to cheat the World with a Lye) he voluntarily declares, that his Father assur'd him, that He never was married or promis'd in marriage to his Mother.
and other worthy Divines of the Church of England, Men of such approved integrity and sincerity that they cannot be supposed to cheat the World with a Lie) he voluntarily declares, that his Father assured him, that He never was married or promised in marriage to his Mother.
and 'tis evident beyond dispute, that RELIGION cannot justifie REBELLION, neither had MONMOUTH any sort of right to the Imperial CROWN of this Realm, yet we know what a dangerous and formidable Rebellion was lately rais'd in the Western parts of this Kingdom upon no other ground,
and it's evident beyond dispute, that RELIGION cannot justify REBELLION, neither had MONMOUTH any sort of right to the Imperial CROWN of this Realm, yet we know what a dangerous and formidable Rebellion was lately raised in the Western parts of this Kingdom upon no other ground,
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So that when the misguided Prince had suck'd in these false principles, and landed in the West to make good his claim, his Abetters flock'd to him in so great shoals & numbers,
So that when the misguided Prince had sucked in these false principles, and landed in the West to make good his claim, his Abetters flocked to him in so great shoals & numbers,
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& saluted him with such chearfulness and acclamations of joy, that in a very little time he grew so strong, that neither he nor any of his followers dreaded the event of War,
& saluted him with such cheerfulness and acclamations of joy, that in a very little time he grew so strong, that neither he nor any of his followers dreaded the event of War,
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and encreas'd with the additional succours and Auxiliaries of Men, that would be induc'd to follow their example, that they turn'd their thoughts to the consideration of dispensing Rewards,
and increased with the additional succours and Auxiliaries of Men, that would be induced to follow their Exampl, that they turned their thoughts to the consideration of dispensing Rewards,
and in all probability it had not been a vain or an impracticable supposition, had not the KING in his wisdom provided for the preservation of his Throne and Person by securing, under strict guards and restraint, all those disaffected Citizens, whose principles and discontents render'd them justly suspected and obnoxious to the Government,
and in all probability it had not been a vain or an impracticable supposition, had not the KING in his Wisdom provided for the preservation of his Throne and Person by securing, under strict guards and restraint, all those disaffected Citizens, whose principles and discontents rendered them justly suspected and obnoxious to the Government,
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and transmitted for the assistance of the Rebels, and for the maintenance of the War. (And by the way I cannot but observe that all those persons who in other places were thus confin'd and imprison'd for a time, are infinitly oblig'd to his Majesty's goodness and care,
and transmitted for the assistance of the Rebels, and for the maintenance of the War. (And by the Way I cannot but observe that all those Persons who in other places were thus confined and imprisoned for a time, Are infinitely obliged to his Majesty's Goodness and care,
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and Conduct, that had not God interpos'd, and miraculously baffl'd them with his own mighty hand, more visibly than by any Humane power or strength, they had not only made themselves masters of the Field and Cannon, but had ravag'd the Country, seis'd the Richest spoiles and Treasures of the Camp for their Booty,
and Conduct, that had not God interposed, and miraculously baffled them with his own mighty hand, more visibly than by any Humane power or strength, they had not only made themselves Masters of the Field and Cannon, but had ravaged the Country, seized the Richest spoils and Treasures of the Camp for their Booty,
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but fled upon the first shock, leaving their Infantry expos'd to several varieties of death, which were justly inflicted upon them without Discrimination or Mercy.
but fled upon the First shock, leaving their Infantry exposed to several varieties of death, which were justly inflicted upon them without Discrimination or Mercy.
Even the GENERAL himself, upon this discomfiture consulted his safety by Flight, and attempted his escape in such an ignominious Habit, that he appear'd really in outward shew, to be of that Low Rank and Order of Men, to which the hainousness of his crimes had degraded him,
Even the GENERAL himself, upon this discomfiture consulted his safety by Flight, and attempted his escape in such an ignominious Habit, that he appeared really in outward show, to be of that Low Rank and Order of Men, to which the heinousness of his crimes had degraded him,
But chose rather to abscond himself in Thickets and Woods, and to relieve his hunger with Peascods and green Fruit, than to expose himself to the mercy of a People, whom he had justly provok'd to the highest degrees of Outrage and Violence;
But chosen rather to abscond himself in Thickets and Woods, and to relieve his hunger with Peascods and green Fruit, than to expose himself to the mercy of a People, whom he had justly provoked to the highest Degrees of Outrage and Violence;
When he had languish'd in this condition, and fed upon Bare Nature so long, that he groan'd under more Corporal weaknesses and Agonies of mind than the purchase of a Kingdom could recompence, He was at last seis'd by the vigilance of the Soldiery,
When he had languished in this condition, and fed upon Bore Nature so long, that he groaned under more Corporal Weaknesses and Agonies of mind than the purchase of a Kingdom could recompense, He was At last seized by the vigilance of the Soldiery,
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and conducted safe to the Royal presence, being insensible of his Guilt and offering no manner of excuse for the Cruelty of his Invasion: The sentence and Doom he receiv'd here was proportionable to the greatness of his crimes;
and conducted safe to the Royal presence, being insensible of his Gilded and offering no manner of excuse for the Cruelty of his Invasion: The sentence and Doom he received Here was proportionable to the greatness of his crimes;
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and every man measuring the Ignominy of it by the crimes that produce it, and his Treasons being of the deepest Dye, we may pronounce that he dyed with more Shame and Disgrace than Sisera, being made a spectacle to the World,
and every man measuring the Ignominy of it by the crimes that produce it, and his Treasons being of the Deepest Die, we may pronounce that he died with more Shame and Disgrace than Sisera, being made a spectacle to the World,
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because it is so plain and evident in it self that it needs no Illustration or proof. Every man will allow, that PEACE has the same important influence over the Body politick, as Health & vigor of Constitution has over the Natural one. Without it no enjoyment can be relish'd, no pleasures tasted, no Innocent Friendship or conversation delighted in,
Because it is so plain and evident in it self that it needs no Illustration or proof. Every man will allow, that PEACE has the same important influence over the Body politic, as Health & vigor of Constitution has over the Natural one. Without it no enjoyment can be relished, no pleasures tasted, no Innocent Friendship or Conversation delighted in,
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And is not mankind exactly in the same case, for all manner of enjoyments, amidst the Noise and Rumours of War? How are the Generous and Great Spirits (that spend themselves and their stock too in the improvement of the publick) sunk at the News,
And is not mankind exactly in the same case, for all manner of enjoyments, amid the Noise and Rumours of War? How Are the Generous and Great Spirits (that spend themselves and their stock too in the improvement of the public) sunk At the News,
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and render it either a prey to the Conquerors Avarice, or a Victim to his Superstition? How visibly, in such a juncture, is Generosity and Charity check'd and discourag'd? since the next decisive Battle may not only alienate the Revenue it self,
and render it either a prey to the Conquerors Avarice, or a Victim to his Superstition? How visibly, in such a juncture, is Generosity and Charity checked and discouraged? since the next decisive Battle may not only alienate the Revenue it self,
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How deserted and unimprov'd lye all the Arts of Trade and Husbandry? how visibly must prodigality be advanc'd? and the concerns of Families neglected? because it is evidently the same thing in effect to enjoy no stores or provisions at all,
How deserted and unimproved lie all the Arts of Trade and Husbandry? how visibly must prodigality be advanced? and the concerns of Families neglected? Because it is evidently the same thing in Effect to enjoy no stores or provisions At all,
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In short, not only our Temporal enjoyments but even our Spiritual concernments, Religion suffers and almost expires in the heat and fury of a civil War; But in the Affluence of peace, we may (like the Israelites in Goshen ) enjoy a chearful serenity, and participate of all the Desirable blessings that God and Nature can furnish us with,
In short, not only our Temporal enjoyments but even our Spiritual concernments, Religion suffers and almost expires in the heat and fury of a civil War; But in the Affluence of peace, we may (like the Israelites in Goshen) enjoy a cheerful serenity, and participate of all the Desirable blessings that God and Nature can furnish us with,
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The Land prospers and flowes with Milk and Hony, Commerce and Trade are improv'd, the reputation of a Nation exalted, the Sacred person of our KING rever'd at home,
The Land prospers and flows with Milk and Honey, Commerce and Trade Are improved, the reputation of a nation exalted, the Sacred person of our KING revered At home,
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PEACE therefore being so great a Blessing in it's consequences and effects, I shall, in the Second place, recount the happiness of a Nation, that is possest of it for the space and compass of FORTY YEARS.
PEACE Therefore being so great a Blessing in it's consequences and effects, I shall, in the Second place, recount the happiness of a nation, that is possessed of it for the Molle and compass of FORTY YEARS.
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II. — Forty Years is not only a very great period of our Time, but has, ever since the flourishing of the Patriarchs been esteem'd the most considerable portion of Man's life, in any Climate of the World;
II — Forty years is not only a very great Period of our Time, but has, ever since the flourishing of the Patriarchs been esteemed the most considerable portion of Man's life, in any Climate of the World;
It must needs therefore be acknowledg'd a Blessing, deserving our utmost thanks, to enjoy this long series and succession of Time, in a constant serenity of Peace without any molestation of War to chequer or pall the enjoyment of it.
It must needs Therefore be acknowledged a Blessing, deserving our utmost thanks, to enjoy this long series and succession of Time, in a constant serenity of Peace without any molestation of War to chequer or pall the enjoyment of it.
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For whoever duly considers the time of Infancy, and observes how little obnoxious those tender years are to the impressions either of private calamities or publick sorrows, must abstract from the Computation all Minors or children under the Age of discretion,
For whoever duly considers the time of Infancy, and observes how little obnoxious those tender Years Are to the impressions either of private calamities or public sorrows, must abstract from the Computation all Minors or children under the Age of discretion,
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and date the beginning of his account from the expiration of Sixteen years at the least: (for before the completion of that time, no person can in a due measure contemplate his own sufferings,
and date the beginning of his account from the expiration of Sixteen Years At the least: (for before the completion of that time, no person can in a due measure contemplate his own sufferings,
or be truly sensible of the miseries of State) and from thence measuring the compass of Forty years, the sum reaches to the period of a Man's ordinary Age,
or be truly sensible of the misery's of State) and from thence measuring the compass of Forty Years, the sum reaches to the Period of a Man's ordinary Age,
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or at least it brings him to that height and degree of it, which by the constitutions of all Kingdoms upon earth, is dispens'd from Military service, and exempted from Attendance in War: So that, in this sense, the bestowing of PEACE for Forty years, is in effect the granting a lease of it for a Man's whole life.
or At least it brings him to that height and degree of it, which by the constitutions of all Kingdoms upon earth, is dispensed from Military service, and exempted from Attendance in War: So that, in this sense, the bestowing of PEACE for Forty Years, is in Effect the granting a lease of it for a Man's Whole life.
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and Forty years of Peace must speedily be run out and swallow'd up in War, let us consider the great Advantages that this PROMISE brought to the publike,
and Forty Years of Peace must speedily be run out and swallowed up in War, let us Consider the great Advantages that this PROMISE brought to the public,
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And even the Country which they did possess at last, was of a very narrow compass and extent, easily travel'd through in a few days March, and as easily measur'd with the Number of a few Paces. They were surrounded on all sides with enemies,
And even the Country which they did possess At last, was of a very narrow compass and extent, Easily traveled through in a few days March, and as Easily measured with the Number of a few Paces. They were surrounded on all sides with enemies,
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And as they did thus lye open to the encroachments of every Invader, so they never were freed from the Incursions of their enemies without a particular Miracle and Providence of God;
And as they did thus lie open to the encroachments of every Invader, so they never were freed from the Incursions of their enemies without a particular Miracle and Providence of God;
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than any of the Four Monarchys of the World ever lost at a time in a single pitch'd Battle; and these Encounters came so frequent and so thick upon them, that it is deservedly esteem'd a Miracle, that they were not dispeopled and brought to excision. Is it not therefore, judging by all Humane measures, a vast happiness to a Nation in these circumstances, to be freed from the Terrors and destruction of War, and to enjoy peace and plenty for so considerable a season,
than any of the Four Monarchys of the World ever lost At a time in a single pitched Battle; and these Encounters Come so frequent and so thick upon them, that it is deservedly esteemed a Miracle, that they were not dispeopled and brought to excision. Is it not Therefore, judging by all Humane measures, a vast happiness to a nation in these Circumstances, to be freed from the Terrors and destruction of War, and to enjoy peace and plenty for so considerable a season,
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So that certainly upon this consideration, upon the account of the growth and Peopling the Land again, it was an inestimable Blessing to obtain the security and promise of Rest for Forty years.
So that Certainly upon this consideration, upon the account of the growth and Peopling the Land again, it was an inestimable Blessing to obtain the security and promise of Rest for Forty Years.
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And is our condition so distinguishable in this particular from the children of Israel, that Rest of the same duration will not be equally as great a kindness,
And is our condition so distinguishable in this particular from the children of Israel, that Rest of the same duration will not be equally as great a kindness,
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and lay as universal an obligation upon us, as it did upon them? Have we not the like reason to rejoyce upon the same confidence and assurance, being seated in a Climate so desireable,
and lay as universal an obligation upon us, as it did upon them? Have we not the like reason to rejoice upon the same confidence and assurance, being seated in a Climate so desirable,
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and the Treasures of the Inhabitants become a Temptation for the Inrodes of Invaders from abroad, or for the Assaults of Domestick enemies at home? Is not the happiness of this Island such an Invitation to Ambition,
and the Treasures of the Inhabitants become a Temptation for the Inroads of Invaders from abroad, or for the Assaults of Domestic enemies At home? Is not the happiness of this Island such an Invitation to Ambition,
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and almost dispeopled with War, that in all the History of England, for the space of Six hundred years and upwards, ever since the CONQUEST, there has not been so long a Vacation, as to comprehend the space of half this time,
and almost dispeopled with War, that in all the History of England, for the Molle of Six hundred Years and upward, ever since the CONQUEST, there has not been so long a Vacation, as to comprehend the Molle of half this time,
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or Forreign Invasions call'd us to the vindication of our Honour, and to the Defence of our Country, by the Sword. Have we not reason therefore to lay hold of the promise of Rest for Forty years,
or Foreign Invasions called us to the vindication of our Honour, and to the Defence of our Country, by the Sword. Have we not reason Therefore to lay hold of the promise of Rest for Forty Years,
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and to embrace it with all the joyfulness imaginable, and diligently enquire after the Means of attaining and securing it? which I told yee, in the last place, was to be accomplish'd effectually by returning Praise and Thanksgiving to God,
and to embrace it with all the joyfulness imaginable, and diligently inquire After the Means of attaining and securing it? which I told ye, in the last place, was to be accomplished effectually by returning Praise and Thanksgiving to God,
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for every Signal Deliverance which he has been pleas'd to vouchsafe to a Nation. III. — Now it is highly reasonable upon this Account, because in all victories God has not only a signal share and part in the purchase;
for every Signal Deliverance which he has been pleased to vouchsafe to a nation. III. — Now it is highly reasonable upon this Account, Because in all victories God has not only a signal share and part in the purchase;
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but some there are so miraculously atcheiv'd, and wonderfully wrought, that the whole operation is solely to be ascrib'd to his immediate power and efficiency, and not to any humane policy and Conduct. And of this Nature was the Deliverance which we commemorate this day, being visibly effected by his Mighty hand and outstretch'd Arm. We know that in all Engagements, the Glory of a Conquest (however purchas'd) is ever imputed to the Bravery of the General, that commanded and led the Souldiers on;
but Some there Are so miraculously achieved, and wonderfully wrought, that the Whole operation is solely to be ascribed to his immediate power and efficiency, and not to any humane policy and Conduct. And of this Nature was the Deliverance which we commemorate this day, being visibly effected by his Mighty hand and outstretched Arm. We know that in all Engagements, the Glory of a Conquest (however purchased) is ever imputed to the Bravery of the General, that commanded and led the Soldiers on;
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Now this standing Appellation of Honour, which he has been pleas'd to give himself, was not barely a Temporary title, appropiated to the constitution of the Israelites,
Now this standing Appellation of Honour, which he has been pleased to give himself, was not barely a Temporary title, appropiated to the constitution of the Israelites,
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but is adapted to the state and condition of all the EMPIRES upon earth, because in every Country, he do's in an eminent manner preside and Govern all Occurrences of War;
but is adapted to the state and condition of all the EMPIRES upon earth, Because in every Country, he do's in an eminent manner preside and Govern all Occurrences of War;
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But the Best way to raise our Gratitude proportionable to the Deliverance, is to take a Prospect and full view of the Complication of Miseries, which the mercy of God has releas'd us from.
But the Best Way to raise our Gratitude proportionable to the Deliverance, is to take a Prospect and full view of the Complication of Misery's, which the mercy of God has released us from.
Now what a Load and oppression of Grief must there needs have been upon the Spirits of the present Generation of Men in the late REBELS success? In that nothing that was Sacred, nothing that was Dear, nothing that was innocent, could have been suppos'd to have remain'd inviolated in his prosperous and Triumphant Rebellion.
Now what a Load and oppression of Grief must there needs have been upon the Spirits of the present Generation of Men in the late REBELS success? In that nothing that was Sacred, nothing that was Dear, nothing that was innocent, could have been supposed to have remained inviolated in his prosperous and Triumphant Rebellion.
All the properties of the Subject would have been expos'd, and lain wholy at the mercy of these Invaders. The Liberties of a Free-born People would have been Subject to his Arbitrary Will and pleasure;
All the properties of the Subject would have been exposed, and lain wholly At the mercy of these Invaders. The Liberties of a Freeborn People would have been Subject to his Arbitrary Will and pleasure;
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and, what is more, all these Miseries would have been entail'd upon Future Generations, and plagu'd Posterity for a succession of many Rowling years together.
and, what is more, all these Misery's would have been entailed upon Future Generations, and plagued Posterity for a succession of many Rolling Years together.
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And shall not we in the lowest posture of Devotion and Humility, think our selves oblig'd to return our Thanks to Almighty God, that the Breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord is not taken in the Pit that was prepar'd for him,
And shall not we in the lowest posture of Devotion and Humility, think our selves obliged to return our Thanks to Almighty God, that the Breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord is not taken in the Pit that was prepared for him,
but is escap'd as a Bird from the snare of the Fowler? Shall not our Gratitude rise in some Degree and Proportion to the sense we conceive of the greatness of the Blessing? And shall not our Breasts be fill'd with true Notions of the Deliverance, and express it's motions in a suitable Return of Praise and Thanksgiving, for all the Mercies that he has shew'd to Israel, and the wonders he has wrought for his Servant David?
but is escaped as a Bird from the snare of the Fowler? Shall not our Gratitude rise in Some Degree and Proportion to the sense we conceive of the greatness of the Blessing? And shall not our Breasts be filled with true Notions of the Deliverance, and express it's motions in a suitable Return of Praise and Thanksgiving, for all the mercies that he has showed to Israel, and the wonders he has wrought for his Servant David?
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Let then the meditation and Reflexion upon these Calamities, which by a Signal providence we have escan'd excite in us a hearty Thanksgiving not only for this late Deliverance, but also for all the Publick Mercies which his Goodness has pour'd down upon this Nation.
Let then the meditation and Reflection upon these Calamities, which by a Signal providence we have escaned excite in us a hearty Thanksgiving not only for this late Deliverance, but also for all the Public mercies which his goodness has poured down upon this nation.
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