1. The Persons described, who were his Enemies, viz. The wicked. It is very probable that they might be Saul, and his officious Ministers of his sin, that are here described,
1. The Persons described, who were his Enemies, viz. The wicked. It is very probable that they might be Saul, and his officious Ministers of his since, that Are Here described,
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It was once advised, that he should be sent against the Philistines, that their hand might be against him, and he might fall by their hand, whose hand Saul felt the weight of,
It was once advised, that he should be sent against the philistines, that their hand might be against him, and he might fallen by their hand, whose hand Saul felt the weight of,
and which brought on Judgment. (2.) What colourable Pretences they had for the perpetrating such flagitious acts. (3.) How God manifested his Justice in their Discovery and Punishment. (4.) What ground of Praise this is to the People of God.
and which brought on Judgement. (2.) What colourable Pretences they had for the perpetrating such flagitious acts. (3.) How God manifested his justice in their Discovery and Punishment. (4.) What ground of Praise this is to the People of God.
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nor minded so much as to bring it to the Tabernacle at Shiloh, but it must remain in the House of Abinadab, for them to enquire at that had a mind to it:
nor minded so much as to bring it to the Tabernacle At Shiloh, but it must remain in the House of Abinadab, for them to inquire At that had a mind to it:
for Saul himself will take that Office upon him, To offer a burnt-offering; and as great a Prophanation as it was, he can justifie it too, that He was forced to it.
for Saul himself will take that Office upon him, To offer a Burnt-offering; and as great a Profanation as it was, he can justify it too, that He was forced to it.
Now the Priests being by Divine Direction and Appointment fixed in their Office, they might not descend to inferiour Services, though about the Tabernacle.
Now the Priests being by Divine Direction and Appointment fixed in their Office, they might not descend to inferior Services, though about the Tabernacle.
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But Saul will make a blow at Religion, and slay the Gibeonites, and so necessitate the Priests and Levites to break the Order that God had newly placed them in,
But Saul will make a blow At Religion, and slay the Gibeonites, and so necessitate the Priests and Levites to break the Order that God had newly placed them in,
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But still there is worse behind, a most desperate Act he will commit, and murder a whole City of Priests at once, upon the single Evidence of a Godless Informer:
But still there is Worse behind, a most desperate Act he will commit, and murder a Whole city of Priests At once, upon the single Evidence of a Godless Informer:
Doeg 's Word must be taken, being Evidence for the King, against all the City of Nob, and the honest and just defence of the accused must stand for nothing;
Doeg is Word must be taken, being Evidence for the King, against all the city of Nob, and the honest and just defence of the accused must stand for nothing;
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If one come to him on a Message from God, to send him on a Journey against his Enemies, His voice must not be obeyed: But if an Informing Company set him agog against his best Subjects, He blesseth them for it.
If one come to him on a Message from God, to send him on a Journey against his Enemies, His voice must not be obeyed: But if an Informing Company Set him agog against his best Subject's, He Blesses them for it.
And thus God stands neglected, his Enemies spared, his Servants hunted from post to pillar, and feretted out of all lurking Places, in order to their utter ruine:
And thus God Stands neglected, his Enemies spared, his Servants hunted from post to pillar, and feretted out of all lurking Places, in order to their utter ruin:
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No Crime is so great as theirs, who get Esteem for their Fidelity to their God and Country, in vexing, routing and slaying the Philistines; for though the Land fare the better for it,
No Crime is so great as theirs, who get Esteem for their Fidis to their God and Country, in vexing, routing and slaying the philistines; for though the Land fare the better for it,
Doubtless the success against the Lords Enemies, by the hands of those whose Hearts were right towards God, would in time beget an high value for Religion,
Doubtless the success against the lords Enemies, by the hands of those whose Hearts were right towards God, would in time beget an high valve for Religion,
Therefore when God instituted Monarchy, he set bounds to it, that The King should not greatly multiply silver and gold to himself, as his own peculiar part, by taking it arbitrarily from the people;
Therefore when God instituted Monarchy, he Set bounds to it, that The King should not greatly multiply silver and gold to himself, as his own peculiar part, by taking it arbitrarily from the people;
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God that challenged the Israelites to be his Servants, and therefore rescued them from being Pharaoh 's Slaves, was not willing to have them afterward Bond-men to any:
God that challenged the Israelites to be his Servants, and Therefore rescued them from being Pharaoh is Slaves, was not willing to have them afterwards Bondmen to any:
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and then to be set at liberty, and to be liberally furnished also with all necessaries, that they might set up for themselves upon a probable Fund, the product of which might maintain them,
and then to be Set At liberty, and to be liberally furnished also with all necessaries, that they might Set up for themselves upon a probable Fund, the product of which might maintain them,
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And so tender a point was this, that even Solomon when he builded the Temple, would make none of the Israelites do any part of the drudgery about it as Captives;
And so tender a point was this, that even Solomon when he built the Temple, would make none of the Israelites do any part of the drudgery about it as Captives;
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even their Young Men to ear his Ground, and dress his vineyards, and their Daughters to be Cooks and Confectionaries, &c. and this it seems was familiar with him:
even their Young Men to ear his Ground, and dress his vineyards, and their Daughters to be Cooks and Confectioneries, etc. and this it seems was familiar with him:
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5. Lastly, The laying snares for the Life of the Innocent, and shedding blood without remorse or pitty, is another very hainous sin that will bring on Judgment:
5. Lastly, The laying snares for the Life of the Innocent, and shedding blood without remorse or pity, is Another very heinous since that will bring on Judgement:
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But this was Saul 's practice, David must be slain in an humour, when his melancholy Devil instigates him, who in a lucid Interval is owned to have done nothing worthy of Death,
But this was Saul is practice, David must be slave in an humour, when his melancholy devil instigates him, who in a lucid Interval is owned to have done nothing worthy of Death,
and sheltering an Innocent, whose Blood was hunted after: No matter for a fair Tryal, but give Sentence without proof or conviction, execute first, and then try afterwards.
and sheltering an Innocent, whose Blood was hunted After: No matter for a fair Trial, but give Sentence without proof or conviction, execute First, and then try afterwards.
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It must needs be a doleful case in any state, when the best and honestest must hold their Lives at the Courtesie of greedy Informers, who can swear thorough stitch,
It must needs be a doleful case in any state, when the best and honestest must hold their Lives At the Courtesy of greedy Informers, who can swear through stitch,
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Thus Saul could destroy a whole Township upon a Forreign Slave's Testimony, who doubtless would have severely handled any that should have attempted to invalidate his Testimony.
Thus Saul could destroy a Whole Township upon a Foreign Slave's Testimony, who doubtless would have severely handled any that should have attempted to invalidate his Testimony.
There was this plausible Apology for their notorious Crimes, that the People had chosen a King without Limitation, and that there was no other tye, but that he come in, and go out before them, and fight their battles:
There was this plausible Apology for their notorious Crimes, that the People had chosen a King without Limitation, and that there was no other tie, but that he come in, and go out before them, and fight their battles:
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Indeed Flatterers of Princes, and Men of Debauched and Irreligious, or Superstitious Consciences, will ring in their Ears the Power they are invested with, to spur them on to be Tools to their Profit or Revenge, that when Innocents fall they may gain by it.
Indeed Flatterers of Princes, and Men of Debauched and Irreligious, or Superstitious Consciences, will ring in their Ears the Power they Are invested with, to spur them on to be Tools to their Profit or Revenge, that when Innocents fallen they may gain by it.
And for this unnatural Maxim there was this Colour, that at the first erecting of the Monarchy there was an absolute surrender of all to Will and Pleasure.
And for this unnatural Maxim there was this Colour, that At the First erecting of the Monarchy there was an absolute surrender of all to Will and Pleasure.
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However this pretence carried it, both Prince and People should so mind God's Institution, and have remembred, that when he instituted Monarchy, he reserved Liberty as well as Religion and Property,
However this pretence carried it, both Prince and People should so mind God's Institution, and have remembered, that when he instituted Monarchy, he reserved Liberty as well as Religion and Property,
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and would not have the King so lifted up in heart by his Power, as to forget that the people were his brethren. And however Saul and the Israelites might over-look this,
and would not have the King so lifted up in heart by his Power, as to forget that the people were his brothers. And however Saul and the Israelites might overlook this,
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Nay, rather his Aim was at Publick Good and Safety, that the Prince should with all tender justice carry them as a Nursing Father doth his sucking Child in his bosom: But this being wholly neglected, God takes notice of it, and rewards it.
Nay, rather his Aim was At Public Good and Safety, that the Prince should with all tender Justice carry them as a Nursing Father does his sucking Child in his bosom: But this being wholly neglected, God Takes notice of it, and rewards it.
If Nahash invade and besiege Jubesh-gilead, he shall have so much help as to gain an Honourable Victory, especially when he follows the Conduct and Advice of Samuel, and Acts in conjunction with him:
If Nahash invade and besiege Jubesh-gilead, he shall have so much help as to gain an Honourable Victory, especially when he follows the Conduct and advice of Samuel, and Acts in conjunction with him:
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If the Philistines invade, and muster all their Forces in the Valley of Elah, and referr the matter to single Combatants to be decided, the Victory shall fall to him,
If the philistines invade, and muster all their Forces in the Valley of Elah, and refer the matter to single Combatants to be decided, the Victory shall fallen to him,
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and answereth him no more: And this was an high expression of Divine Justice. 2. God shews his Justice in the frustration of their Purposes and Designs:
and Answers him no more: And this was an high expression of Divine justice. 2. God shows his justice in the frustration of their Purposes and Designs:
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Great things were designed to be done, David must be assassinated, or if he escape that, he shall never arrive at the Throne, and sit there in quiet and at rest:
Great things were designed to be done, David must be assassinated, or if he escape that, he shall never arrive At the Throne, and fit there in quiet and At rest:
It must be buzzed into the Ears of all the credulous and easie vulgar, that he is but the King's Son-in-law, and hath but a crack'd Title to the Throne,
It must be buzzed into the Ears of all the credulous and easy Vulgar, that he is but the King's Son-in-law, and hath but a cracked Title to the Throne,
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And to make them the more ready to comply with this Design, a plausible Argument might have been fetched from the charge, that the reparation of Religion,
And to make them the more ready to comply with this Design, a plausible Argument might have been fetched from the charge, that the reparation of Religion,
If the Ark remained where it was, and the Altar and Tabernacle were left still at Shiloh, the matter would do well enough, these were the essentials of the Old Religion, and might suffice well enough to Salvation;
If the Ark remained where it was, and the Altar and Tabernacle were left still At Shiloh, the matter would do well enough, these were the essentials of the Old Religion, and might suffice well enough to Salvation;
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but if a Temple must be prepared for it, it would cost many Millions, and the Land would pay dear for their New Religion: A frightful Argument this would seem to them that loved Money more than God or their Souls;
but if a Temple must be prepared for it, it would cost many Millions, and the Land would pay dear for their New Religion: A frightful Argument this would seem to them that loved Money more than God or their Souls;
It is not to be expected that God should be an Enemy to their Enemies, and an Adversary to their Adversaries, who forsake his Commandments, and practice the contrary.
It is not to be expected that God should be an Enemy to their Enemies, and an Adversary to their Adversaries, who forsake his commandments, and practice the contrary.
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Whilst Saul acts by Samuel 's Direction, matters go pretty well with him, but when he stands upon his own Leggs, he reels and totters, his Spirit is in an hurry, betwixt anger and fear,
While Saul acts by Samuel is Direction, matters go pretty well with him, but when he Stands upon his own Legs, he reels and totters, his Spirit is in an hurry, betwixt anger and Fear,
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no honourable Exploit adorns his Government, but all goes on quite contrary, and at last he disgracefully falls upon his own Sword out of mere Despair.
no honourable Exploit adorns his Government, but all Goes on quite contrary, and At last he disgracefully falls upon his own Sword out of mere Despair.
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and a detestable Amalekite, whose countrey he had partly spared, doth him the last desired Office, to let out his despairing Soul out of his dying Body.
and a detestable Amalekite, whose country he had partly spared, does him the last desired Office, to let out his despairing Soul out of his dying Body.
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as to make them see, and be ashamed for their envy against his people, whom he delivers by their fall, whatever others will do is no great matter, all good Men are bound to take Notice of his Dealings, and to adore him accordingly.
as to make them see, and be ashamed for their envy against his people, whom he delivers by their fallen, whatever Others will do is no great matter, all good Men Are bound to take Notice of his Dealings, and to adore him accordingly.
1. By God's executing Justice on wicked Men, and by the return of their Wickedness upon their own Heads, makes way for the peace and security of his people, which is matter of Admiration and Praise.
1. By God's executing justice on wicked Men, and by the return of their Wickedness upon their own Heads, makes Way for the peace and security of his people, which is matter of Admiration and Praise.
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only they who were Idolaters, or Apostates, find small Encouragement; but as for them, if they will complain, because they are straitned in their Desires,
only they who were Idolaters, or Apostates, find small Encouragement; but as for them, if they will complain, Because they Are straitened in their Desires,
When Constantinus Chlorus reigned, and gave ease to the Christians in this our Nation, who lately suffered the most horrid torments under Dioclesian, how do the delivered Christians rejoice, That they were not thought Criminals for Religion, and that their Churches were not defaced, nor they themselves persecuted:
When Constantinus Chlorus reigned, and gave ease to the Christians in this our nation, who lately suffered the most horrid torments under Diocletian, how do the Delivered Christians rejoice, That they were not Thought Criminals for Religion, and that their Churches were not defaced, nor they themselves persecuted:
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Then was the Church farther propagated, and Christianity was the Religion of the Empire; and though Satan by Divisions, Ambition and Heresies, did much hinder its Purity and Progress,
Then was the Church farther propagated, and Christianity was the Religion of the Empire; and though Satan by Divisions, Ambition and Heresies, did much hinder its Purity and Progress,
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and the Peace of Protestants, may be the Conviction of its blind Adversaries, and the occasion of re-establishing the persecuted Reformed Churches abroad, is my hearty and earnest Prayer.
and the Peace of Protestants, may be the Conviction of its blind Adversaries, and the occasion of Reestablishing the persecuted Reformed Churches abroad, is my hearty and earnest Prayer.
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who hath preserved our Religion, which was instituted by himelf, preserved by his miraculous handy-work, confirmed by the Blood of Martyrs, conserved by the stedfastness of its hearty followers,
who hath preserved our Religion, which was instituted by himself, preserved by his miraculous handiwork, confirmed by the Blood of Martyrs, conserved by the steadfastness of its hearty followers,
In a word, who hath so far manifested himself to be our God, as that all the World must needs own, That underneath are the everlasting arms; though the Enemy hath pushed sore at us, yet hath he not prevailed;
In a word, who hath so Far manifested himself to be our God, as that all the World must needs own, That underneath Are the everlasting arms; though the Enemy hath pushed soar At us, yet hath he not prevailed;
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and least the artificial Speech of one of the Criminals (whither his own, or the composure of a Party, let the concerned answer) should ensnare the compassionate or weak Mind of any, I will venture beyond my first intention, to say something farther;
and lest the artificial Speech of one of the Criminals (whither his own, or the composure of a Party, let the concerned answer) should ensnare the compassionate or weak Mind of any, I will venture beyond my First intention, to say something farther;
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God's Justice being essential to him, and deserving our Observation and Praise for the manifestation of it, hath most eminently shewed it self at this time,
God's justice being essential to him, and deserving our Observation and Praise for the manifestation of it, hath most eminently showed it self At this time,
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It was always held the highest Act of Perfidy, to betray whole Kingdoms, and those who were Enemies to their Native Countrey were held the worst of Monsters.
It was always held the highest Act of Perfidy, to betray Whole Kingdoms, and those who were Enemies to their Native Country were held the worst of Monsters.
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2. Their wickedness designed against Men's Souls, is highly detested and punished: Had their Project succeeded, many Souls must have been exposed to the Danger of Damnation.
2. Their wickedness designed against Men's Souls, is highly detested and punished: Had their Project succeeded, many Souls must have been exposed to the Danger of Damnation.
The prophane and loose Protestants (who own a Religion, whose Principles are powerful enough to reform them) should have been exposed to Temptations too strong for their Ability to resist,
The profane and lose Protestants (who own a Religion, whose Principles Are powerful enough to reform them) should have been exposed to Temptations too strong for their Ability to resist,
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Certainly a power to damn Souls, or to expose them to Damnation, is frightful, and yet such would these Men, on the pretence of their false Loyalty, set up, in defiance to God, and their Allegiance to him:
Certainly a power to damn Souls, or to expose them to Damnation, is frightful, and yet such would these Men, on the pretence of their false Loyalty, Set up, in defiance to God, and their Allegiance to him:
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But Justice could not bear this, and therefore pitty to the endangered hath secured them, and the wicked have drunk the Dreggs of the Cup they mingled. I add,
But justice could not bear this, and Therefore pity to the endangered hath secured them, and the wicked have drunk the Dregs of the Cup they mingled. I add,
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But for you, (my Beloved Auditors) you know that I have not been wanting on all fit Occasions, to confirm you against those That think to withstand the Kingdom of the Lord, in the hands of the Sons of David:
But for you, (my beloved Auditors) you know that I have not been wanting on all fit Occasions, to confirm you against those That think to withstand the Kingdom of the Lord, in the hands of the Sons of David:
Only because our present Union and Association is of so important consequence, and because, if we should not unite, we give the Enemy the most desired Advantages;
Only Because our present union and Association is of so important consequence, and Because, if we should not unite, we give the Enemy the most desired Advantages;
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and because some have Doubts cast in their way to stumble them, and others are stunned with the Noise of a Victorious Monarch to terrifie them, I will here answer their Objections:
and Because Some have Doubts cast in their Way to Stumble them, and Others Are stunned with the Noise of a Victorious Monarch to terrify them, I will Here answer their Objections:
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To this it may be truly said, that the Design of that Oath was to assert an Independency in this Kingdom on any Forreign Power, Civil or Ecclesiastical,
To this it may be truly said, that the Design of that Oath was to assert an Independency in this Kingdom on any Foreign Power, Civil or Ecclesiastical,
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Upon what reason they do it, whether out of meer Scruple of Conscience, or else to evade the performance of what is there under our Hands stipulated, they must answer.
Upon what reason they do it, whither out of mere Scruple of Conscience, or Else to evade the performance of what is there under our Hands stipulated, they must answer.
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but only that as Subjects of the Government, and as Citizens of the Common-wealth, we will to our power do all we can, to bring to Punishment all those Malefactors that shall labour to destroy our present Settlement.
but only that as Subject's of the Government, and as Citizens of the Commonwealth, we will to our power do all we can, to bring to Punishment all those Malefactors that shall labour to destroy our present Settlement.
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and then we shall be easily able to see, that this imports no more, than that we will lend our Hands to the Magistrate, to suppress Traitors and Invaders, this being the way to deterr them from attempting the like for the future;
and then we shall be Easily able to see, that this imports no more, than that we will lend our Hands to the Magistrate, to suppress Traitors and Invaders, this being the Way to deter them from attempting the like for the future;
none is obliged to enslave Posterity, and deliver them up to perpetual Bondage, and for our uniting for common preservation and sustaining our present Government, 'tis no more than what at this time is highly necessary.
none is obliged to enslave Posterity, and deliver them up to perpetual Bondage, and for our uniting for Common preservation and sustaining our present Government, it's no more than what At this time is highly necessary.
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And we read that tho' Saul was alive, and David but his Son-in-law, yet because Saul had destroyed Religion, Liberty and Property, many thousands associated and went to David; some when he was at Ziklag, a year at least before Saul 's Death;
And we read that though Saul was alive, and David but his Son-in-law, yet Because Saul had destroyed Religion, Liberty and Property, many thousands associated and went to David; Some when he was At Ziklag, a year At least before Saul is Death;
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