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A SERMON Preached in MEMORIAL of the Awful Divine Dispose In the DEATH of the QUEEN OF SO Blessed Remembrance to the Whole Nation.
A SERMON Preached in MEMORIAL of the Awful Divine Dispose In the DEATH of the QUEEN OF SO Blessed Remembrance to the whole nation.
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HABAC. iij. 2. Oh Lord, I have heard thy Speech, and was afraid; Oh Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the years;
HABAKKUK. iij. 2. O Lord, I have herd thy Speech, and was afraid; O Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the Years;
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in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.
in the midst of the Years make known; in wrath Remember mercy.
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I Have thought it necessary in regard of that Great Sense of the Death of the Queen, God hath been pleased to Imprint upon all the People of this Nation; (who have indeed any Sense of his Providences,
I Have Thought it necessary in regard of that Great Sense of the Death of the Queen, God hath been pleased to Imprint upon all the People of this nation; (who have indeed any Sense of his Providences,
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but to the Degree of Common Sobriety) I have thought it, I say, necessary to Reflect upon that Late so Tremendous Providence,
but to the Degree of Common Sobriety) I have Thought it, I say, necessary to Reflect upon that Late so Tremendous Providence,
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and to set before you, what I look upon to be most Seasonable, and most necessary for the Servants of God in the present Circumstances of things to apply their thoughts unto.
and to Set before you, what I look upon to be most Seasonable, and most necessary for the Servants of God in the present circumstances of things to apply their thoughts unto.
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And indeed, I do not doubt, but that Funeral Remembrances are very much warranted to us by that Example of David bewailing the Death of Saul, and of Jonathan, which we find 2 Sam. 1. 17. David lamented with this Lamentation over Saul,
And indeed, I do not doubt, but that Funeral Remembrances Are very much warranted to us by that Exampl of David bewailing the Death of Saul, and of Johnathan, which we find 2 Sam. 1. 17. David lamented with this Lamentation over Saul,
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and over Jonathan his Son. Also he bid them teach the Children of Israel the use of the Bow. This, some Interpreters understand only to teach the Use of Arms;and over Johnathan his Son. Also he bid them teach the Children of Israel the use of the Bow. This, Some Interpreters understand only to teach the Use of Arms;
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of which at that time the Bow was one of the Principal, and became an Emblem of the whole Military Skill and Action;
of which At that time the Bow was one of the Principal, and became an Emblem of the Whole Military Skill and Actium;
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But it seems rather, according to the Judgement of other Interpreters, to be the Title of the Lamentation David made over Saul and Jonathan; as some of the Psalms have Titles very peculiar, suited to the principal Matter, Tunes,
But it seems rather, according to the Judgement of other Interpreters, to be the Title of the Lamentation David made over Saul and Johnathan; as Some of the Psalms have Titles very peculiar, suited to the principal Matter, Tunis,
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or Instruments us'd in relation to them:
or Instruments used in Relation to them:
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So this Lamentation had the Name or Title of the Bow. And as a Higher Commendation of it, it is said to be written in the Book of Jasher, of the upright one, or uprightness;
So this Lamentation had the Name or Title of the Bow. And as a Higher Commendation of it, it is said to be written in the Book of Jasher, of the upright one, or uprightness;
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intimating some most Excellent Record, or Records of Greatest Truth and Value, (Spoken of also Josh. 11. 13.) He goes on;
intimating Some most Excellent Record, or Records of Greatest Truth and Valve, (Spoken of also Josh. 11. 13.) He Goes on;
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The Beauty of Israel is fallen upon thy high places: How are the mighty fallen! The Beauty of Israel is fallen upon thy high places: How Are the mighty fallen!
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Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the Streets of Askelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoyce;
Tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the Streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the philistines rejoice;
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lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
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That is, If it were possible, I earnestly desire, That the Enemies of God, and of his People might have no occasion to Rejoyce and Triumph in that sad stroke on Saul and Jonathan; Especially,
That is, If it were possible, I earnestly desire, That the Enemies of God, and of his People might have no occasion to Rejoice and Triumph in that sad stroke on Saul and Johnathan; Especially,
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as if the Interest of God and of his Kingdom suffer'd, and sunk at all in it.
as if the Interest of God and of his Kingdom suffered, and sunk At all in it.
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For were it not on this Account, it might seem wonderful, that God should be pleased to ordain, that part of his Word should receive this Funeral Lamentation of Saul and Jonathan into it:
For were it not on this Account, it might seem wondered, that God should be pleased to ordain, that part of his Word should receive this Funeral Lamentation of Saul and Johnathan into it:
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Especially Considering that Saul was a Prince Rejected of God, and that God was very Angry with, and very severe upon;
Especially Considering that Saul was a Prince Rejected of God, and that God was very Angry with, and very severe upon;
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and that He was a Great Enemy to David, whom God was pleased to place the Type of the Kingdom of Christ upon,
and that He was a Great Enemy to David, whom God was pleased to place the Type of the Kingdom of christ upon,
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and to remove it from Saul Himself.
and to remove it from Saul Himself.
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But this was undoubtedly the Reason of it, Because Saul, though in his own Person, he was a Prince so rejected of God,
But this was undoubtedly the Reason of it, Because Saul, though in his own Person, he was a Prince so rejected of God,
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yet God had made him for a time, a Type, and the first Type of the Kingdom of Christ;
yet God had made him for a time, a Type, and the First Type of the Kingdom of christ;
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and though he rejected him, yet he had Anointed him, he had given him a Kingdom,
and though he rejected him, yet he had Anointed him, he had given him a Kingdom,
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and set him over the people of Israel; which Kingdom was so Eminently a Type of the Kingdom of Christ;
and Set him over the people of Israel; which Kingdom was so Eminently a Type of the Kingdom of christ;
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And therefore David the sweet Psalmist of Israel, and the Established Type of the Kingdom of Christ, was employed by God, in an extraordinary way, to make this Lamentation over him.
And Therefore David the sweet Psalmist of Israel, and the Established Type of the Kingdom of christ, was employed by God, in an extraordinary Way, to make this Lamentation over him.
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And of this he gives a very plain notice;
And of this he gives a very plain notice;
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when He said, The sheild of Saul was vilely cast away, as though he had not been Anointed with Oyl.
when He said, The shield of Saul was vilely cast away, as though he had not been Anointed with Oil.
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His being Anointed with Oyl, was a Type of the Great Messiab, of the Great Anointing,
His being Anointed with Oil, was a Type of the Great Messiab, of the Great Anointing,
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and on that Account David Lamented. As this Lamentation may be therefore in General, a Foundation for a Funeral Commemoration;
and on that Account David Lamented. As this Lamentation may be Therefore in General, a Foundation for a Funeral Commemoration;
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so especially, and very particularly, when the Person Lamented, had any relation to the Kingdom of Christ.
so especially, and very particularly, when the Person Lamented, had any Relation to the Kingdom of christ.
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Now with regard to the Providence of God upon the Nation in the Removal of the Queen so lately;
Now with regard to the Providence of God upon the nation in the Removal of the Queen so lately;
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we may say, that God hath been pleased, as it were, by an universal Consent, of even the soberest of the Nation, to Embalm the Memory of so Excellent a Princess;
we may say, that God hath been pleased, as it were, by an universal Consent, of even the Soberest of the nation, to Embalm the Memory of so Excellent a Princess;
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and we may say of Her, as Solomon in the Proverbs; Many daughters have done vertuously,
and we may say of Her, as Solomon in the Proverbs; Many daughters have done virtuously,
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But Thou excellest them all, Prov. 31. 29.But Thou excellest them all, Curae 31. 29.
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And as it is said of Tabitha or Dorcas, in the Acts of the Apostles; They brought forth the works she had wrought.
And as it is said of Tabitha or Dorcas, in the Acts of the Apostles; They brought forth the works she had wrought.
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Which by the Context Appear to have been prepared, as works of Charity;
Which by the Context Appear to have been prepared, as works of Charity;
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So we may say, Many have brought forth many Eminent and Excellent Works of this Great Princess;
So we may say, Many have brought forth many Eminent and Excellent Works of this Great Princess;
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They by the Gracious Providence of God towards her Memory, have been more spoken of, and more Commended and made known, than before;
They by the Gracious Providence of God towards her Memory, have been more spoken of, and more Commended and made known, than before;
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Although they were certainly and sufficiently known to many Witnesses of Greatest Credit in the time of her Life,
Although they were Certainly and sufficiently known to many Witnesses of Greatest Credit in the time of her Life,
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and to many who had themselves the Experiments of the Great Tenderness and Compassionateness of her Spirit;
and to many who had themselves the Experiments of the Great Tenderness and Compassionateness of her Spirit;
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and more especially toward Them who suffered upon the Testimony of the Gospel, and on the Account of Conscience;
and more especially towards Them who suffered upon the Testimony of the Gospel, and on the Account of Conscience;
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Yet the notice taken of them since her Death, hath more shaken the House of Dagon than before in her Life.
Yet the notice taken of them since her Death, hath more shaken the House of Dagon than before in her Life.
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But notwithstanding this, and much more that might be said, and hath been abundantly spoken by those who were most proper to speak of these things;
But notwithstanding this, and much more that might be said, and hath been abundantly spoken by those who were most proper to speak of these things;
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there is that particular Relation, Her Station and Interest in Government, and Her Extraordinary Introduction into it, Providence gave Her, had to the Kingdom of Christ:
there is that particular Relation, Her Station and Interest in Government, and Her Extraordinary Introduction into it, Providence gave Her, had to the Kingdom of christ:
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And this is that which I look upon as more closely, and precisely my Duty to Consider,
And this is that which I look upon as more closely, and precisely my Duty to Consider,
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and to speak of to All that have a humble and deep Consideration of the wayes of God in relation to his own Kingdom, which oftentimes are in the dark, and his footsteps in the great waters;
and to speak of to All that have a humble and deep Consideration of the ways of God in Relation to his own Kingdom, which oftentimes Are in the dark, and his footsteps in the great waters;
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and He gives not Account of any of his matters.
and He gives not Account of any of his matters.
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If He take away even persons that we may think of great Service, and use to his Kingdom;
If He take away even Persons that we may think of great Service, and use to his Kingdom;
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yet who can hinder him, or say unto him, what doest thou? If he Removes the Person of greatest Honour and Dignity, of great and publick Good and of Support to the Protestant Religion, yet none can call Him to Account,
yet who can hinder him, or say unto him, what dost thou? If he Removes the Person of greatest Honour and Dignity, of great and public Good and of Support to the Protestant Religion, yet none can call Him to Account,
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but must lie at his Foot;
but must lie At his Foot;
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yet humbly interceding, as the Prophet here does, Oh Lord, I hear thy speech, and am afraid;
yet humbly interceding, as the Prophet Here does, O Lord, I hear thy speech, and am afraid;
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And so to set our selves to pray, Oh Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of of the years;
And so to Set our selves to pray, O Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of of the Years;
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In the midst of the years make known, in wrath remember mercy. In the midst of the Years make known, in wrath Remember mercy.
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In Order therefore to the more close Discourse to this purpose, I begin in the opening of the words according to the Context wherein they stand;
In Order Therefore to the more close Discourse to this purpose, I begin in the opening of the words according to the Context wherein they stand;
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This Chapter therefore follows upon two great Visions Habakkuk had received from God in the two foregoing Chapters.
This Chapter Therefore follows upon two great Visions Habakkuk had received from God in the two foregoing Chapters.
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The first of the Visions was the Desolation of Judah and Jerusalem, by that bitter and hasty Nation of the Chaldeans, or Babylonians, Chap, 1. 5. Behold ye among the Heathen, saith God, regard, and wonder marvellously,
The First of the Visions was the Desolation of Judah and Jerusalem, by that bitter and hasty nation of the Chaldeans, or Babylonians, Chap, 1. 5. Behold you among the Heathen, Says God, regard, and wonder marvellously,
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for I raise up that bitter and hasty nation. for I raise up that bitter and hasty Nation.
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The second of the Visions is the Judgment of God upon Babylon; set out in many sharp and reproachful Remarks of the Divine displeasure upon them, cap. 2.
The second of the Visions is the Judgement of God upon Babylon; Set out in many sharp and reproachful Remarks of the Divine displeasure upon them, cap. 2.
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Now upon the first of these Visions, the Prophet had very sad and Afflicting Fore-sights.
Now upon the First of these Visions, the Prophet had very sad and Afflicting Foresights.
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And therefore he saith, Oh Lord, I heard thy Speech, and was afraid, ver. 2. I heard, and my belly trembled, rottenness entred into my bones, c.
And Therefore he Says, O Lord, I herd thy Speech, and was afraid, ver. 2. I herd, and my belly trembled, rottenness entered into my bones, c.
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3. 16. For undoubtedly, the Spirit of God that fully understood its own Counsels, Taught and Instructed him so to speak of that Babylonian Kingdom,
3. 16. For undoubtedly, the Spirit of God that Fully understood its own Counsels, Taught and Instructed him so to speak of that Babylonian Kingdom,
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as the Head of Gold, comprehending the whole Image, Dan. 2. and so in a more eminent manner, the Roman Monarchy, which is therefore stiled Babylon: And according to this the Apostle uses the very words of Habakkuk, Acts 13. Beware least that come upon you, which is spoken of in the Prophets,
as the Head of Gold, comprehending the Whole Image, Dan. 2. and so in a more eminent manner, the Roman Monarchy, which is Therefore styled Babylon: And according to this the Apostle uses the very words of Habakkuk, Acts 13. Beware lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets,
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behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your dayes, which you shall in no wise believe,
behold you despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days, which you shall in no wise believe,
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though a man declare it you. though a man declare it you.
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This is plainly taken out of this first Vision of Habakkuk. Now, How could that come upon them,
This is plainly taken out of this First Vision of Habakkuk. Now, How could that come upon them,
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when the Babylonian Monarchy had ceased long before? But because the Roman Empire, was to fill up and compleat the Babylonian Image. And that old literal Babylon was most peculiarly a Type of Mystical Babylon, the whole Roman Potentacy, especially the Antichristian.
when the Babylonian Monarchy had ceased long before? But Because the Roman Empire, was to fill up and complete the Babylonian Image. And that old literal Babylon was most peculiarly a Type of Mystical Babylon, the Whole Roman Potentacy, especially the Antichristian.
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As therefore literal Babylon of old destroyed the City and Temple of Jerusalem; so the Romanes took away by a more lasting Destruction their City, Temple and Nation. And as literal Babylon has a Wo pronounced upon it for building a City with Bloud, and giving an intoxicating Bottle; so Spiritual Babylon is infamous for Bloud,
As Therefore literal Babylon of old destroyed the city and Temple of Jerusalem; so the Romans took away by a more lasting Destruction their city, Temple and nation. And as literal Babylon has a Woe pronounced upon it for building a city with Blood, and giving an intoxicating Bottle; so Spiritual Babylon is infamous for Blood,
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and its Cup of Fornication. Compare Habak. 2. and Rev. c. 17. c. 18.
and its Cup of Fornication. Compare Habak. 2. and Rev. c. 17. c. 18.
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And Further, as the Jewish, so the Christian Gentile Church hath been, and yet continues under the same Tyranny Twelve Hundred Sixty Dayes of Years, almost now expired, yet not fully ended:
And Further, as the Jewish, so the Christian Gentile Church hath been, and yet continues under the same Tyranny Twelve Hundred Sixty Days of years, almost now expired, yet not Fully ended:
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But till they are ended, the Church is in a Wilderness-Condition, and the Witnesses in Sackcloth have lain slain and dead, by reason of the Cruelty,
But till they Are ended, the Church is in a Wilderness condition, and the Witnesses in sackcloth have lain slave and dead, by reason of the Cruelty,
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and Persecution of the Mystical Babylonian Antichristian Powers, and the Time, Times, and Half-Time determined to them.
and Persecution of the Mystical Babylonian Antichristian Powers, and the Time, Times, and Half-Time determined to them.
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Now Habakkuk foreseeing in Spirit, this long Calamity of the People of God, both Jews and Gentiles under this Literal and Mystical Babylon, he is deeply Affected with it, as has been declared.
Now Habakkuk Foreseeing in Spirit, this long Calamity of the People of God, both jews and Gentiles under this Literal and Mystical Babylon, he is deeply Affected with it, as has been declared.
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Upon the second Vision, viz. the utter Destruction of the Babylonian Image, and the both Literal and Mystical Babylon, wherewith the Vision of the Kingdom of Christ is conjoyned and enterwoven, Habakkuk (Chap. 2. ver. 1. &c.) stands on his watch Towre, to wait for the Issue of his Intercession, which in his first Vision he had made (Chap. 1.) against Babylon. Now in Answer to that Intercession, he is commanded to write a great Vision, and to make it plain, that he might run that readeth it, and which every one should live by Faith upon, till they should see it fulfill'd in Glory.
Upon the second Vision, viz. the utter Destruction of the Babylonian Image, and the both Literal and Mystical Babylon, wherewith the Vision of the Kingdom of christ is conjoined and interwoven, Habakkuk (Chap. 2. ver. 1. etc.) Stands on his watch Tower, to wait for the Issue of his Intercession, which in his First Vision he had made (Chap. 1.) against Babylon. Now in Answer to that Intercession, he is commanded to write a great Vision, and to make it plain, that he might run that readeth it, and which every one should live by Faith upon, till they should see it fulfilled in Glory.
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For though it tarried long, it should speak to the Full at last, and therefore to be waited for till the 1335 Days making Blessed, according to Dan. 12. ult. And what Vision is that which God gives in Answer to Habakkuk 's earnest Prayer from Chap. 1. 12. to the End?
For though it tarried long, it should speak to the Full At last, and Therefore to be waited for till the 1335 Days making Blessed, according to Dan. 12. ult. And what Vision is that which God gives in Answer to Habakkuk is earnest Prayer from Chap. 1. 12. to the End?
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It is certainly what we find in the second Chapter consisting of these two Great Heads.
It is Certainly what we find in the second Chapter consisting of these two Great Heads.
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First, Those several so Solemn Denunciations of Woes and Judgments on Babylon in its whole Image and State, from Litteral Babylon down to its utter destruction in Mystical Babylon through the Chapter!
First, Those several so Solemn Denunciations of Woes and Judgments on Babylon in its Whole Image and State, from Litera Babylon down to its utter destruction in Mystical Babylon through the Chapter!
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Secondly, Those so Gracious and Illustrious Declarations, and Assurances of the Kingdom of Christ;
Secondly, Those so Gracious and Illustrious Declarations, and Assurances of the Kingdom of christ;
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Chap. 2. ver. 14. The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, Chap. 2. ver. 14. The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,
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as the waters cover the sea.
as the waters cover the sea.
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And the Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before him, Ver. 20. So great a Remark of the Kingdom of Christ,And the Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before him, Ver. 20. So great a Remark of the Kingdom of christ,
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as the knowledge of the glory of the Lord filling the earth, as the waters cover the sea;
as the knowledge of the glory of the Lord filling the earth, as the waters cover the sea;
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makes clear the main Scope of the Vision; And as Great a Display of the Kingdom of Christ is that other Branch of the Vision;
makes clear the main Scope of the Vision; And as Great a Display of the Kingdom of christ is that other Branch of the Vision;
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The Lord is in his Holy Temple, &c. Which Expression hath a close Alliance with that Prophetick Vision of the Kingdom of Christ given to Ezekiel in the delineation of a Temple, Throne and City in his last Chapters, on Account of which, there is such an often mention of the Temple opened, and of God and the Lamb being the Temple of,The Lord is in his Holy Temple, etc. Which Expression hath a close Alliance with that Prophetic Vision of the Kingdom of christ given to Ezekielem in the delineation of a Temple, Throne and city in his last Chapters, on Account of which, there is such an often mention of the Temple opened, and of God and the Lamb being the Temple of,
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and having their Throne in the New Jerusalem, in the Revelation c. 21. c. 22.
and having their Throne in the New Jerusalem, in the Revelation c. 21. c. 22.
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Now that the Lord would revive, or give Life to that his Great Work of carrying on the Kingdom of Christ, whenever it seems (especially) to languish,
Now that the Lord would revive, or give Life to that his Great Work of carrying on the Kingdom of christ, whenever it seems (especially) to languish,
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or hath been under any Embarrassment;
or hath been under any Embarrassment;
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this was the Prayer of Habakkuk, and ought to be of every Servant of Christ, who loves the Kingdom of Christ.
this was the Prayer of Habakkuk, and ought to be of every Servant of christ, who loves the Kingdom of christ.
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And so the Prophet knowing that all those Great Works God hath done in the World, are preparations to, Pledges of,
And so the Prophet knowing that all those Great Works God hath done in the World, Are preparations to, Pledges of,
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and are to be Compleated, and Fill'd up in the Kingdom of Christ, recalls, and recounts the Great Works of God, from the beginning of the World, that so he may lead to that Kingdom all along his third Chapter.
and Are to be Completed, and Filled up in the Kingdom of christ, recalls, and recounts the Great Works of God, from the beginning of the World, that so he may led to that Kingdom all along his third Chapter.
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Now therefore, because all the time of the Babylonish Captivity, till the Restoration by Cyrus, the Work of the Kingdom had lain,
Now Therefore, Because all the time of the Babylonish Captivity, till the Restoration by Cyrus, the Work of the Kingdom had lain,
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as it were, in a Swoon, this earnest Prayer is Left on Record to the Servants of God in all Ages, to powre out their Souls to God in, on such Occasions.
as it were, in a Swoon, this earnest Prayer is Left on Record to the Servants of God in all Ages, to pour out their Souls to God in, on such Occasions.
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We need not stand upon the Critical Middle of years, although the very restoration by Cyrus after that Captivity in Babylon, was a most remarkable Middle of Time, between the first Creation and Eternity;
We need not stand upon the Critical Middle of Years, although the very restoration by Cyrus After that Captivity in Babylon, was a most remarkable Middle of Time, between the First Creation and Eternity;
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yet in any time, wherein God hath seemed to forget his Great Work for his Kingdom,
yet in any time, wherein God hath seemed to forget his Great Work for his Kingdom,
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or to do any thing in delay of it, we may thus Cry out to him in General, In the midst of the years revive thy work, in the midst of the years make known.
or to do any thing in Delay of it, we may thus Cry out to him in General, In the midst of the Years revive thy work, in the midst of the Years make known.
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And so proportionably in our private Case, when we find any declining and going down of our Hope in the Salvation of God, in our own Souls, the Grace of Christ retiring from us,
And so proportionably in our private Case, when we find any declining and going down of our Hope in the Salvation of God, in our own Souls, the Grace of christ retiring from us,
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and his Spirit withdrawing from us:
and his Spirit withdrawing from us:
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Or when in the Publick State of the Nation, the Glory of the Gospel is under any Eclipse, the good State of the Government of a Nation, with relation to the Kingdom of Christ is sinking,
Or when in the Public State of the nation, the Glory of the Gospel is under any Eclipse, the good State of the Government of a nation, with Relation to the Kingdom of christ is sinking,
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or loosing any of the Pillars of it;
or losing any of the Pillars of it;
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or when any sad Providence is upon our selves in particular, that looks sad upon us,
or when any sad Providence is upon our selves in particular, that looks sad upon us,
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as depriving us of the Comfortable Aspects of the Kingdom of Christ;
as depriving us of the Comfortable Aspects of the Kingdom of christ;
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we may Cry out to God for a revival, a Remembering Mercy even in the midst of Wrath, a making known in the midst of the years.
we may Cry out to God for a revival, a Remembering Mercy even in the midst of Wrath, a making known in the midst of the Years.
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And thus our late sad Providence, which shews the fitness of the Text to this Occasion.
And thus our late sad Providence, which shows the fitness of the Text to this Occasion.
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Three things therefore I Propose in this Discourse to speak of.
Three things Therefore I Propose in this Discourse to speak of.
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First, Of the Great and Earnest Intercession of the Prophet Habakkuk, as it may be taken up and made use of by every Christian in secret, in relation to his own Soul,
First, Of the Great and Earnest Intercession of the Prophet Habakkuk, as it may be taken up and made use of by every Christian in secret, in Relation to his own Soul,
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and the inward State of it, or to his outward Condition, and the Providences of God towards him in that,
and the inward State of it, or to his outward Condition, and the Providences of God towards him in that,
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or with respect to his Family, and nearest Relations: And all these with a look towards, and subordination to the Kingdom of Christ.
or with respect to his Family, and nearest Relations: And all these with a look towards, and subordination to the Kingdom of christ.
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And herein I shall consider all these more strictly, when they are at any time in a plunge and sinking of Condition, under any Eclipse, or Cloud of Providence;
And herein I shall Consider all these more strictly, when they Are At any time in a plunge and sinking of Condition, under any Eclipse, or Cloud of Providence;
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Then in such a strait, we may go to God, crying out, Oh Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the years, make known, in wrath remember mercy.
Then in such a strait, we may go to God, crying out, O Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the Years, make known, in wrath Remember mercy.
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Secondly, I will take into Consideration the more Publick State of the Servants of God, that keep his Commands; of his Witnesses that hold the Testimony of Jesus,
Secondly, I will take into Consideration the more Public State of the Servants of God, that keep his Commands; of his Witnesses that hold the Testimony of jesus,
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when they are in Sackcloth, and even lying dead in any of the Streets of the Great City; when they Are in sackcloth, and even lying dead in any of the Streets of the Great city;
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or when the Church is in the Wilderness, How earnest we should be with God to Revive his work in the midst of the years, to make known,
or when the Church is in the Wilderness, How earnest we should be with God to Revive his work in the midst of the Years, to make known,
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and in Wrath to remember Mercy. and in Wrath to Remember Mercy.
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In the Third Place, I shall Apply it Particularly to the late Providence of God upon the Nation, in which he seems (as it were) to have Reversed a late Gracious Dispensation of that Providence to this Nation;
In the Third Place, I shall Apply it Particularly to the late Providence of God upon the nation, in which he seems (as it were) to have Reversed a late Gracious Dispensation of that Providence to this nation;
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to have reversed it in such a Part, in such a Principal Part of it, by the Removal of the Queen.
to have reversed it in such a Part, in such a Principal Part of it, by the Removal of the Queen.
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And so I shall close with Application. 1. The First thing that I would Propose is this;
And so I shall close with Application. 1. The First thing that I would Propose is this;
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There are many sad and dark Vales of Providence, and as to the Presence of God, in every Particular Christians Soul:
There Are many sad and dark Vales of Providence, and as to the Presence of God, in every Particular Christians Soul:
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There are many times, when we seem to Languish in the Ways of God; when our Hearts grow very vain very Worldly;
There Are many times, when we seem to Languish in the Ways of God; when our Hearts grow very vain very Worldly;
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when we are ready (as it were) to Die: The things that are in order to the Kingdom of Christ, they are ready to die; As we find, Rev. 3. Concerning the Church of Sardis: Thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
when we Are ready (as it were) to Die: The things that Are in order to the Kingdom of christ, they Are ready to die; As we find, Rev. 3. Concerning the Church of Sardis: Thou hast a name that thou Livest, and art dead.
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Be watchful, and slrengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works filled up before God. Be watchful, and slrengthen the things which remain, that Are ready to die: for I have not found thy works filled up before God.
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O, How often do we find that our Souls are Ready to lose their first love! that they are going backward, that they are going downward in the Wayes of God.
O, How often do we find that our Souls Are Ready to loose their First love! that they Are going backward, that they Are going downward in the Ways of God.
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Certainly, Every one of us has reason to fear, and to suspect, that such a Time has been upon us,
Certainly, Every one of us has reason to Fear, and to suspect, that such a Time has been upon us,
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or that it may come upon us. David was very sensible of such a State as this is;
or that it may come upon us. David was very sensible of such a State as this is;
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and therefore in the 119 Psalm, he is continually praying, Quicken me, O Lord, according to thy word, ver. 25. This Prayer returns upon him, ver. 88. Quicken thou me after thy loving kindness:
and Therefore in the 119 Psalm, he is continually praying, Quicken me, Oh Lord, according to thy word, ver. 25. This Prayer returns upon him, ver. 88. Quicken thou me After thy loving kindness:
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So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. There are many Times, when God retires the Gracious Motions and Assistances of his Spirit.So shall I keep the testimony of thy Mouth. There Are many Times, when God retires the Gracious Motions and Assistances of his Spirit.
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What a dreadful complaint is that, that the Servants of God make, in Isaiah 63. 17. O Lord, why hast thou made us to Err from thy wayes,
What a dreadful complaint is that, that the Servants of God make, in Isaiah 63. 17. Oh Lord, why hast thou made us to Err from thy ways,
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and hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants sake. and hardened our heart from thy Fear? Return for thy Servants sake.
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How often is it, that our Souls have reason to Complain, that in a just Judgement He so retires from us,
How often is it, that our Souls have reason to Complain, that in a just Judgement He so retires from us,
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as to make us to erre from his ways, and to harden our heart from his fear? So, Isaiah 64. 5. Thou meetest him that rejoyceth, and worketh righteousness;
as to make us to err from his ways, and to harden our heart from his Fear? So, Isaiah 64. 5. Thou meetest him that Rejoiceth, and works righteousness;
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those that remember thee in thy wayes. But immediately he cryes out, Behold thou art wroth, for we have sinned;
those that Remember thee in thy ways. But immediately he cries out, Behold thou art wroth, for we have sinned;
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Yet (saith he) in thy wayes there is continuance, and we shall be saved; Yet (Says he) in thy ways there is Continuance, and we shall be saved;
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Here comes in, in the midst of the years, (as it were,) a rejoycing in God; When we are Free,
Here comes in, in the midst of the Years, (as it were,) a rejoicing in God; When we Are Free,
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and Established in the wayes of God, Thou meetest him that rejoyceth, and worketh righteousness; But then, on the other side, Thou art wroth, for we have sinned:
and Established in the ways of God, Thou meetest him that Rejoiceth, and works righteousness; But then, on the other side, Thou art wroth, for we have sinned:
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We give God occasion to retreat the Light of his Countenance; the Motions of his Spirit, the Comfort of his Presence:
We give God occasion to retreat the Light of his Countenance; the Motions of his Spirit, the Comfort of his Presence:
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And yet, notwithstanding, as Habakkuk here saith, Revive thy work in the midst of the years, There is continuance (saith he) in thy wayes, and we shall be saved;
And yet, notwithstanding, as Habakkuk Here Says, Revive thy work in the midst of the Years, There is Continuance (Says he) in thy ways, and we shall be saved;
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But then immediately he goes on again to Complain: We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags,
But then immediately he Goes on again to Complain: We Are all as an unclean thing, and all our Righteousness Are as filthy rags,
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and we all do fade as a leaf, and our iniquities like the wind, have taken us away;
and we all do fade as a leaf, and our iniquities like the wind, have taken us away;
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And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself, to take hold of thee: &c.And there is none that calls upon thy name, that stirs up himself, to take hold of thee: etc.
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When therefore we find the Graces of the Spirit of God looking in us, as if they were Blasting;
When Therefore we find the Graces of the Spirit of God looking in us, as if they were Blasting;
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like Flowers, or Blossoms blasted with an East-Wind; when we find our Souls dead in the Wayes of God, and Holiness;
like Flowers, or Blossoms blasted with an East wind; when we find our Souls dead in the Ways of God, and Holiness;
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when we find our Iniquities, and temptations to Evil have Prevalency upon us; then, what's our Duty to do? but to cast our selves down before God,
when we find our Iniquities, and temptations to Evil have Prevalency upon us; then, what's our Duty to do? but to cast our selves down before God,
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and say unto him, O Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the years; in the midst of the years make known.
and say unto him, Oh Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the Years; in the midst of the Years make known.
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When at any time we fall, as David, into Sin;
When At any time we fallen, as David, into since;
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that God would restore the Joy of his Salvation, and establish us with his free Spirit.
that God would restore the Joy of his Salvation, and establish us with his free Spirit.
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That he would not cast us away from his presence, nor take his holy Spirit from us. That he would not cast us away from his presence, nor take his holy Spirit from us.
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When we find our selves dead in the Use of Ordinances, we have no way, but earnestly thus to cry out to God.
When we find our selves dead in the Use of Ordinances, we have no Way, but earnestly thus to cry out to God.
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When God plunges us under fears of Eternal Wrath and Displeasure, to say unto him, In wrath remember mercy. And so in regard of outward Providences;
When God plunges us under fears of Eternal Wrath and Displeasure, to say unto him, In wrath Remember mercy. And so in regard of outward Providences;
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when God brings us into the dark, and not into the light; when God brings us into the dark, and not into the Light;
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(as that Expression is in the Lamentations.) when he seems to shut out our prayer:
(as that Expression is in the Lamentations.) when he seems to shut out our prayer:
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And though we shout, and make a noise in Prayer, yet that still he will not hear;
And though we shout, and make a noise in Prayer, yet that still he will not hear;
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Then we should insist, O Lord, Revive thy mercy to us in the midst of judgement, In wrath remember mercy;
Then we should insist, Oh Lord, Revive thy mercy to us in the midst of judgement, In wrath Remember mercy;
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Work a Salvation, even in our outward Condition, so far as is necessary to our Eternal Peace and Salvation.
Work a Salvation, even in our outward Condition, so Far as is necessary to our Eternal Peace and Salvation.
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And in all these things, there ought to be a peculiar Eye to the Kingdom of Christ;
And in all these things, there ought to be a peculiar Eye to the Kingdom of christ;
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For the Kingdom of Christ, and our Salvation are united, and the Glory thereof shines out together;
For the Kingdom of christ, and our Salvation Are united, and the Glory thereof shines out together;
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even as now they are Reserved together in Heaven, till they are so Revealed; and there they are alwayes in a Readiness to be Revealed, as the Apostle Peter Witnesses, 1 Pet. 1. 5. &c.
even as now they Are Reserved together in Heaven, till they Are so Revealed; and there they Are always in a Readiness to be Revealed, as the Apostle Peter Witnesses, 1 Pet. 1. 5. etc.
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And even so all outward Salvation and Deliverance are upon the Title of the Kingdom of Christ, Pledges of, and in Order to it;
And even so all outward Salvation and Deliverance Are upon the Title of the Kingdom of christ, Pledges of, and in Order to it;
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even as the Restoration of the State of Judah, and Jerusalem by Cyrus and the Kings of Persia, that was more immediately in the Eye of the Prophet Habakkuk, when he prayed for the Revival of the work of God, in the midst of the years;
even as the Restoration of the State of Judah, and Jerusalem by Cyrus and the Kings of Persiam, that was more immediately in the Eye of the Prophet Habakkuk, when he prayed for the Revival of the work of God, in the midst of the Years;
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and was a very Great Type of the Kingdom of Christ, according to the State of that time.
and was a very Great Type of the Kingdom of christ, according to the State of that time.
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2. In the Second Place, Thus in regard of the Publick State of the Nation:
2. In the Second Place, Thus in regard of the Public State of the nation:
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If there be an Appearance of things, that God is taking away from us the Enjoyment of the Gospel at any time, the Enjoyment of his Ordinances;
If there be an Appearance of things, that God is taking away from us the Enjoyment of the Gospel At any time, the Enjoyment of his Ordinances;
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that he is taking away the Peace, or the Freedom of the Nation; that we seem to be in danger of a return of Evil upon us:
that he is taking away the Peace, or the Freedom of the nation; that we seem to be in danger of a return of Evil upon us:
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For so indeed, is the State of things: Till the Kingdom of Christ, we are between Light and Darkness:
For so indeed, is the State of things: Till the Kingdom of christ, we Are between Light and Darkness:
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There are continual returns of Evil, as I have often Observed. Look over all the Histories of Scripture, and the Histories of Times since the Scripture;
There Are continual returns of Evil, as I have often Observed. Look over all the Histories of Scripture, and the Histories of Times since the Scripture;
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if there have been better Times at any time, Darkness and Worser have come and followed upon them.
if there have been better Times At any time, Darkness and Worse have come and followed upon them.
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If you look upon this Nation;
If you look upon this nation;
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Indeed, It is very Remarkable, since the time of the Dawns of the Reformation upon it:
Indeed, It is very Remarkable, since the time of the Dawns of the Reformation upon it:
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You know, First we had the Excellent Appearances of Government, in that young Prince, Edward the Sixth: God took him off suddenly, in the very rising of his Youth:
You know, First we had the Excellent Appearances of Government, in that young Prince, Edward the Sixth: God took him off suddenly, in the very rising of his Youth:
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And the dark and dolesome time of the Marian-Dayes, of the Burning so many of the Servants of God, came on,
And the dark and dolesome time of the Marian-Dayes, of the Burning so many of the Servants of God, Come on,
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and Antichristianism returned and came back.
and Antichristianism returned and Come back.
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Now, at such a time, undoubtedly, the Servants of God were earnest with God, that he would Revive his work in the midst of the years.
Now, At such a time, undoubtedly, the Servants of God were earnest with God, that he would Revive his work in the midst of the Years.
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And so it came forward again, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. And we have had somo Appearances of Hope of the glory, of a greater glory of the Gospel,
And so it Come forward again, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. And we have had somo Appearances of Hope of the glory, of a greater glory of the Gospel,
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and of Christianity, at some times; and then they have been vailed and clouded, and darkned again:
and of Christianity, At Some times; and then they have been veiled and clouded, and darkened again:
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I would not enter into Particulars.
I would not enter into Particulars.
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But what shall we do at such a time as this? How should we cry out, O Lord, thou hast appointed a Kingdom to thy self, to thy Son:
But what shall we do At such a time as this? How should we cry out, Oh Lord, thou hast appointed a Kingdom to thy self, to thy Son:
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thou hast resolved, that the knowledge of the Glory of the Lord shall cover the Earth,
thou hast resolved, that the knowledge of the Glory of the Lord shall cover the Earth,
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as the waters do the sea; as the waters do the sea;
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Some things have seemed to move towards it, and they have gone back again, and down again;
some things have seemed to move towards it, and they have gone back again, and down again;
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O therefore, Revive thy work, O Lord, in the midst of the years make known, in wrath remember mercy.
Oh Therefore, Revive thy work, Oh Lord, in the midst of the Years make known, in wrath Remember mercy.
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This ought to be a Pattern to the Servants of God, in all times, when any thing that God hath done for them, hath seemed to go backward;
This ought to be a Pattern to the Servants of God, in all times, when any thing that God hath done for them, hath seemed to go backward;
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that God would revive his work in the midst of the years: Blessed be that God, that can do it; He can revive it;
that God would revive his work in the midst of the Years: Blessed be that God, that can do it; He can revive it;
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He can give Life, after we seem to be in a Swoon, and under Faintings; yet God is able to do it;
He can give Life, After we seem to be in a Swoon, and under Faintings; yet God is able to do it;
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And therefore, our Souls should, upon this very Account, be continually powred out, upon all occasions before him. But then,
And Therefore, our Souls should, upon this very Account, be continually poured out, upon all occasions before him. But then,
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3. The Third thing that I proposed And that is, To mako a particular reveiw and remark upon this late Providence: And that Briefly;
3. The Third thing that I proposed And that is, To mako a particular reveiw and remark upon this late Providence: And that Briefly;
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because I would give occasion to greater enlargedness and seriousness upon these things in the thoughts of Christians;
Because I would give occasion to greater Enlargedness and seriousness upon these things in the thoughts of Christians;
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that (as I have said) we may not lose the use of so sad a Providence, by letting it evaporate in onely an outward Formality,
that (as I have said) we may not loose the use of so sad a Providence, by letting it evaporate in only an outward Formality,
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and Commemoration, and Commendation of the Honour of so great a Person, God hath Removed:
and Commemoration, and Commendation of the Honour of so great a Person, God hath Removed:
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VVe should not let it go off so, but let it come to serious and deep Consideration.
We should not let it go off so, but let it come to serious and deep Consideration.
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I would therefore Propose these two things.
I would Therefore Propose these two things.
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1. First, That which we may look upon, as Dark and Sad, in this Dispensation and Providence.
1. First, That which we may look upon, as Dark and Sad, in this Dispensation and Providence.
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2. In the Second Place, How we may reap Benefit and Comfort, and Encouragement to beg of God, that He would revive his work in the midst of the years;
2. In the Second Place, How we may reap Benefit and Comfort, and Encouragement to beg of God, that He would revive his work in the midst of the Years;
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that he would yet carry on his work:
that he would yet carry on his work:
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And though this was a stroke of VVrath and Displeasure, yet that he would return in Mercy.
And though this was a stroke of Wrath and Displeasure, yet that he would return in Mercy.
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1. The first thing that I would lay before you, as a Sad and serious Consideration, is, That when God sees a People unreformed,
1. The First thing that I would lay before you, as a Sad and serious Consideration, is, That when God sees a People unreformed,
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when he sees a Spirit of Profaneness, of Atheism, of VVretchedness, Senselesness of things, and of Ungodliness;
when he sees a Spirit of Profaneness, of Atheism, of VVretchedness, Senselessness of things, and of Ungodliness;
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He takes away those Persons, that are as the Chariots and Horsemen of a Nation;
He Takes away those Persons, that Are as the Chariots and Horsemen of a nation;
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as it was said of Elijah. He removes those, that are in themselves, blessings to a Nation:
as it was said of Elijah. He removes those, that Are in themselves, blessings to a nation:
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And so we should Consider this late Providence, as a stroke upon the Irreligion, upon the Atheism,
And so we should Consider this late Providence, as a stroke upon the Irreligion, upon the Atheism,
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and upon the Prophaneness of the Nation: God takes away those, whom he makes Defences; whom he makes (as it were) Buttresses and Props of the Nation.
and upon the Profaneness of the nation: God Takes away those, whom he makes Defences; whom he makes (as it were) Buttresses and Props of the nation.
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Thus of that excellent Prince Josiah, we read:
Thus of that excellent Prince Josiah, we read:
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because it was a very wicked State of the People at that time, It was a very senseless State:
Because it was a very wicked State of the People At that time, It was a very senseless State:
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And when God gave them such an Excellent Prince of so very great Hopes, and of so great Zeal for Reformation. In the 34th. Chapter of the 2d. Book of Chronicles, you may read all along; And in the 35th. Chapter, what an Excellent Person he was:
And when God gave them such an Excellent Prince of so very great Hope's, and of so great Zeal for Reformation. In the 34th. Chapter of the 2d. Book of Chronicles, you may read all along; And in the 35th. Chapter, what an Excellent Person he was:
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Yet God took him away in great VVrath and Displeasure upon the Nation, Chap. 35. 25. And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah,
Yet God took him away in great Wrath and Displeasure upon the nation, Chap. 35. 25. And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah,
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and all the singing-men, and the singing-women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day,
and all the Singing-men, and the Singingwomen spoke of Josiah in their lamentations to this day,
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and made it an Ordinance in Israel: and behold, they are written in the Lamentations. and made it an Ordinance in Israel: and behold, they Are written in the Lamentations.
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Certainly, many Expressions in that book of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, have great respect to this very Josiah; Of whom we said, under his shadow we shall live among the Heathen, Lam. 4. 20. The Crown is fallen from our head, Wo unto us that we have sinned.
Certainly, many Expressions in that book of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, have great respect to this very Josiah; Of whom we said, under his shadow we shall live among the Heathen, Lam. 4. 20. The Crown is fallen from our head, Woe unto us that we have sinned.
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Chap. 5. 20. And why was it? because God would not turn (as it is said) from the fierceness of his anger, for all the Sins that Israel had joyned with Manasseh in;
Chap. 5. 20. And why was it? Because God would not turn (as it is said) from the fierceness of his anger, for all the Sins that Israel had joined with Manasses in;
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So we find it expresly taken notice of, that God would not turn from the fierceness of his Anger, notwithstanding all the Reformation Josiah had made;
So we find it expressly taken notice of, that God would not turn from the fierceness of his Anger, notwithstanding all the Reformation Josiah had made;
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And therefore he took away Josiah. That's the First Sad Consideration that we may have upon us.
And Therefore he took away Josiah. That's the First Sad Consideration that we may have upon us.
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2. The Second very Sad Consideration, is; That when God takes away Persons of very great Use;
2. The Second very Sad Consideration, is; That when God Takes away Persons of very great Use;
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of very great Sense of Himself;
of very great Sense of Himself;
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of very great Hopes to do good in that State and Condition, wherein he hath placed them;
of very great Hope's to do good in that State and Condition, wherein he hath placed them;
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the Account that He is pleased to give of it is this; (which indeed, may look very Sad upon us,
the Account that He is pleased to give of it is this; (which indeed, may look very Sad upon us,
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and as if God would have us understand VVrath and Displeasure by it) Isa. 57. 1, 2. The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart;
and as if God would have us understand Wrath and Displeasure by it) Isaiah 57. 1, 2. The righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart;
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and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come; He shall enter into peace:
and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come; He shall enter into peace:
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they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. This is the Note I would give;they shall rest in their Beds, each one walking in his uprightness. This is the Note I would give;
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When Persons of Eminent Piety, of Eminent Mercy, and doing Good, as necessary to Mankind, are taken away, it is from the Evil to come very often;
When Persons of Eminent Piety, of Eminent Mercy, and doing Good, as necessary to Mankind, Are taken away, it is from the Evil to come very often;
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It is a Sign, that God is bringing a Storm upon a Nation, a Storm of Wrath and Displeasure:
It is a Signen, that God is bringing a Storm upon a nation, a Storm of Wrath and Displeasure:
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When he takes away Persons of Eminent Sense of Himself, or of Good to the Nation, or that are Publick Blessings;
When he Takes away Persons of Eminent Sense of Himself, or of Good to the nation, or that Are Public Blessings;
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when he takes them away, it is a Sign, that there is Evil to come. 3. The Third Consideration is this, and Indeed, that ought to Affect us very much:
when he Takes them away, it is a Signen, that there is Evil to come. 3. The Third Consideration is this, and Indeed, that ought to Affect us very much:
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For, you know, that God hath, within these few late years made so great a Change in the Government of the Nation,
For, you know, that God hath, within these few late Years made so great a Change in the Government of the nation,
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as tended to an Introduction to the further Glory of Christianity, a greater Advancement of Protestantism, and the Reformation among us;
as tended to an Introduction to the further Glory of Christianity, a greater Advancement of Protestantism, and the Reformation among us;
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And you know, how Principal a Person the Queen was in this very Revolution, which has been often spoken of,
And you know, how Principal a Person the Queen was in this very Revolution, which has been often spoken of,
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and Celebrated, as is well known among us;
and Celebrated, as is well known among us;
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Now, this is a Rebuke upon the Nation, that God would be pleased, to take such a Person away;
Now, this is a Rebuke upon the nation, that God would be pleased, to take such a Person away;
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that in every thing, we may say, According to the Opportunity, and the measure of Light vouchsafed to her,
that in every thing, we may say, According to the Opportunity, and the measure of Light vouchsafed to her,
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as Solomon speaks of the Vertuous Woman; She did good, and not Evil, all the dayes of her being in the Government;
as Solomon speaks of the Virtuous Woman; She did good, and not Evil, all the days of her being in the Government;
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And was (as I said) an Eminent Person in that Revolution; which we have, both in Solemn Acknowledgement to God,
And was (as I said) an Eminent Person in that Revolution; which we have, both in Solemn Acknowledgement to God,
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and in General Discourse, looked upon, as a great Mercy to this Nation.
and in General Discourse, looked upon, as a great Mercy to this nation.
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The Happy Union of the King, and the Queen in the Government was a great Mercy to the Nation in these Regards;
The Happy union of the King, and the Queen in the Government was a great Mercy to the nation in these Regards;
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1. That it gave such a Sweetness, and Conciliatoriness to the Government in the thoughts of All, who were not Enemies to the true Interests, to the Happiness,
1. That it gave such a Sweetness, and Conciliatoriness to the Government in the thoughts of All, who were not Enemies to the true Interests, to the Happiness,
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and Prosperity of it in regard both of the Religion, and of the Freedom of the Nation.
and Prosperity of it in regard both of the Religion, and of the Freedom of the nation.
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The King, and the Queen were Lovely, and undivided in their Regnancy, in so happy a Configuration of Graces and Vertues,
The King, and the Queen were Lovely, and undivided in their Regnancy, in so happy a Configuration of Graces and Virtues,
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as in their Union in Titles;
as in their union in Titles;
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in such a strict Fidelity to the Protestant Reformation, as in their Joynt Swaying the Scepter.
in such a strict Fidis to the Protestant Reformation, as in their Joint Swaying the Sceptre.
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2. This Union gave Stability to the Government;
2. This union gave Stability to the Government;
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In this Instance, as Solomon sayes, Two are better than One, and the Union made it a Three fold Cord, that is not Easily Broken.
In this Instance, as Solomon Says, Two Are better than One, and the union made it a Three fold Cord, that is not Easily Broken.
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3. It was a Security to it;
3. It was a Security to it;
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For seeing, the King, and the Queen were so united, as that the Government surviv'd in each;
For seeing, the King, and the Queen were so united, as that the Government survived in each;
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the Sons of Violence had this Discouragement of Attempting against either single.
the Sons of Violence had this Discouragement of Attempting against either single.
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4. It gave a presence to the Government, that in the necessary Absence of the King for the Defence of the Nation in the Wars Abroad, the Government was yet always present,
4. It gave a presence to the Government, that in the necessary Absence of the King for the Defence of the nation in the Wars Abroad, the Government was yet always present,
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and at Home, by the Queens Union in Supream Power.
and At Home, by the Queen's union in Supreme Power.
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Now, I say, When God is pleased to take away such a Person, so Eminent in the Revolution; It is,
Now, I say, When God is pleased to take away such a Person, so Eminent in the Revolution; It is,
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as if he would put a Disgrace, and a Dishonour upon the Revolution as to us-ward.
as if he would put a Disgrace, and a Dishonour upon the Revolution as to usward.
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And, we have reason to Fear, lest God should Roll back from us, the Good that he had began to do.
And, we have reason to fear, lest God should Roll back from us, the Good that he had began to do.
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And, As it is said, I will Repent of the Good (not of the Evil;
And, As it is said, I will repent of the Good (not of the Evil;
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though God does also say that) But I'll Repent of the Good that I thought to do unto you.
though God does also say that) But I'll repent of the Good that I Thought to do unto you.
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That therefore God should bring us again into the Dark;
That Therefore God should bring us again into the Dark;
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and if there be Place, and Room for such a thing, as many of the Servants of God have Apprehended,
and if there be Place, and Room for such a thing, as many of the Servants of God have Apprehended,
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and (I believe) do Apprehend:
and (I believe) do Apprehend:
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Though (as I have said) it is not according to the Apprehensions that I have I may Humbly Hope) had from the Word of God.
Though (as I have said) it is not according to the Apprehensions that I have I may Humbly Hope) had from the Word of God.
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But, If there be Room for such a thing, as that slaying of the Witnesses, and as their lying dead yet three days and an half of years;
But, If there be Room for such a thing, as that slaying of the Witnesses, and as their lying dead yet three days and an half of Years;
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It may seem to be as fair an Introductory stroke of God upon us for it, as may be.
It may seem to be as fair an Introductory stroke of God upon us for it, as may be.
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Therefore, I say, We have Reason to Apprehend it, in this regard, and to humble our selves before God;
Therefore, I say, We have Reason to Apprehend it, in this regard, and to humble our selves before God;
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lest he Repent of the Good, he thought to do unto us, and will not do it for us.
lest he repent of the Good, he Thought to do unto us, and will not do it for us.
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I Acknowledge, It is a very dark Dispensation of Providence;
I Acknowledge, It is a very dark Dispensation of Providence;
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That, if the Succession of the Kingdom of Christ be so near as 97, that so Eminent an Instrument in the Hand of God within these Nations, should so suddenly before it, be Removed.
That, if the Succession of the Kingdom of christ be so near as 97, that so Eminent an Instrument in the Hand of God within these nations, should so suddenly before it, be Removed.
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But as I have said, His way is in the Sea, and his Paths in the Great Waters:
But as I have said, His Way is in the Sea, and his Paths in the Great Waters:
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He gives not Account of Any of his Matters. He gives not Account of Any of his Matters.
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If He take away so Great Persons, who can hinder him? Who can stay his hand, or say unto him, what dost thou? He will shew he needs no ones Service,
If He take away so Great Persons, who can hinder him? Who can stay his hand, or say unto him, what dost thou? He will show he needs no ones Service,
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so as to depend upon it; he can raise up, and fit others, as he pleases;
so as to depend upon it; he can raise up, and fit Others, as he Pleases;
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and yet more abundantly provide for the Honour and Happiness of Any, he hath used, with himself;
and yet more abundantly provide for the Honour and Happiness of Any, he hath used, with himself;
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And whereas they are Removed out of the Visibility of such Glory before the Eyes of All;
And whereas they Are Removed out of the Visibility of such Glory before the Eyes of All;
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even in that they shall not be Loosers:
even in that they shall not be Losers':
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For when the Lord comes, all his Saints, Great and Small shall come with Him in Glory, on white Horses, Bodies of Glory in Fine Linnen, white and clean, which is the Righteousness of Saints.
For when the Lord comes, all his Saints, Great and Small shall come with Him in Glory, on white Horses, Bodies of Glory in Fine Linen, white and clean, which is the Righteousness of Saints.
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And so however Dark, I say, this Providence may Look now in relation to the Queen,
And so however Dark, I say, this Providence may Look now in Relation to the Queen,
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because we have no Views of the Glory into which she is entred;
Because we have no Views of the Glory into which she is entered;
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yet then All this shall clear up, and brighten into Lustre and Open Appearances of Glory. But now, 2. In the Second place;
yet then All this shall clear up, and brighten into Lustre and Open Appearances of Glory. But now, 2. In the Second place;
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According to those Hopes, and those Earnest Prayers, that I desire every one of us may joyn, in pouring out before God;
According to those Hope's, and those Earnest Prayers, that I desire every one of us may join, in pouring out before God;
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there is hope (as Scripture speaks) in our Israel concerning this thing; and that God will yet go forward,
there is hope (as Scripture speaks) in our Israel Concerning this thing; and that God will yet go forward,
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and perfect the Mercy that he had intended to us. Therefore, I shall give you two or three Consolatory Considerations, in relation to this.
and perfect the Mercy that he had intended to us. Therefore, I shall give you two or three Consolatory Considerations, in Relation to this.
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1. The First is, That God hath oftentimes been pleased to make a Breach, when he was in the way of doing his People Good;
1. The First is, That God hath oftentimes been pleased to make a Breach, when he was in the Way of doing his People Good;
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And, as if he were Reversing, and putting an end to his Work, and yet he hath not so intended:
And, as if he were Reversing, and putting an end to his Work, and yet he hath not so intended:
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As I'll name briefly some Instances to you.
As I'll name briefly Some Instances to you.
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When Joshua was in the Course of Victory, over the Kings of Canaan, You know, upon the Sin of Achan, there were very dreadful Discomfitures of the People of God, by those whom God would Root out and Destroy;
When joshua was in the Course of Victory, over the Kings of Canaan, You know, upon the since of achan, there were very dreadful Discomfitures of the People of God, by those whom God would Root out and Destroy;
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and yet, notwithstanding, this did not prove an end of Gods work:
and yet, notwithstanding, this did not prove an end of God's work:
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But, as you find in Hosea 2. 15. (a most comfortable place) when at any time God is pleased to make a stroke upon his People, he thus speaks;
But, as you find in Hosea 2. 15. (a most comfortable place) when At any time God is pleased to make a stroke upon his People, he thus speaks;
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I will give her her Vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; I will give her her Vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope;
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Which was the place where the Children of Israel were Discomfitted, and where God seemed to make a Breach upon them.
Which was the place where the Children of Israel were Discomfited, and where God seemed to make a Breach upon them.
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I'll give it her for a door of hope. I'll give it her for a door of hope.
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God turned that very Valley of Achor into a door of hope. So, when God seems to make an End of his Work of Grace, he may make it a Door of Hope.
God turned that very Valley of Achor into a door of hope. So, when God seems to make an End of his Work of Grace, he may make it a Door of Hope.
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So God made a Breach upon Ʋzza: David could not tell what to make of it,
So God made a Breach upon Ʋzza: David could not tell what to make of it,
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whether he would Establish him, and give him the Happiness of his House; David was afraid of it;
whither he would Establish him, and give him the Happiness of his House; David was afraid of it;
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But yet, notwithstanding, in a little time after this, the Ark was brought down to the City of David. So, I say, that was not an Argument that God would put an End to his Intentions of Grace toward David and his Family;
But yet, notwithstanding, in a little time After this, the Ark was brought down to the city of David. So, I say, that was not an Argument that God would put an End to his Intentions of Grace towards David and his Family;
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though he made so Dreadful a Breach to strike Ʋzzah immediately, in that he mistook, and was in an Error concerning the Ark.
though he made so Dreadful a Breach to strike Ʋzzah immediately, in that he mistook, and was in an Error Concerning the Ark
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So we have the Case in the 2 Sam. 1. when God took away Saul, and Jonathan his Son; Sauls Kingdom was undoubtedly a Type of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ,
So we have the Case in the 2 Sam. 1. when God took away Saul, and Johnathan his Son; Saul's Kingdom was undoubtedly a Type of the Kingdom of jesus christ,
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though it did not continue in Saul 's Person and Family: But immediately, you see; the House of David, David 's Kingdom, and Solomon 's Kingdom rose up.
though it did not continue in Saul is Person and Family: But immediately, you see; the House of David, David is Kingdom, and Solomon is Kingdom rose up.
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So, I say, it is not an Argument, when God hath an Intention of Grace, that he will not carry it on,
So, I say, it is not an Argument, when God hath an Intention of Grace, that he will not carry it on,
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or that he does intend to put an end to it because he makes some breach;
or that he does intend to put an end to it Because he makes Some breach;
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yet we should pour out our hearts before God in all such Cases, and say unto him, O Lord, in wrath remember mercy;
yet we should pour out our hearts before God in all such Cases, and say unto him, Oh Lord, in wrath Remember mercy;
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O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years. 2. The Second Consideration by way of Consolation, is this;Oh Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the Years. 2. The Second Consideration by Way of Consolation, is this;
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That God hath yet, and doth yet;
That God hath yet, and does yet;
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and, as the Apostle saith, we should trust, and earnestly pray, that he will yet continue the King,
and, as the Apostle Says, we should trust, and earnestly pray, that he will yet continue the King,
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and make him a great Instrument for the Advancement of his Glory, and the good of the Nation.
and make him a great Instrument for the Advancement of his Glory, and the good of the nation.
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The Lord, yet hath left us a Nail in his Sanctuary (as the Expression is) a nail in his House.
The Lord, yet hath left us a Nail in his Sanctuary (as the Expression is) a nail in his House.
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God gives us yet our hopes, by such a Nail in his House, as he preserves among us;
God gives us yet our hope's, by such a Nail in his House, as he preserves among us;
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And though we know No other Nail, except Christ alone, is fastened in so sure a Place but that it may be remov'd,
And though we know No other Nail, except christ alone, is fastened in so sure a Place but that it may be removed,
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yet we may have Hopes that God that hath been pleas'd so immediately to make the King his Instrument in reviving his Work in these Nations,
yet we may have Hope's that God that hath been pleased so immediately to make the King his Instrument in reviving his Work in these nations,
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when it seem'd declining so Fast amidst the years of K. James, will sustain and support him, till the very Time of the Right of that Greatest King for entring into the Succession of his Kingdom;
when it seemed declining so Fast amid the Years of K. James, will sustain and support him, till the very Time of the Right of that Greatest King for entering into the Succession of his Kingdom;
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when the Time, Times, and Half Time given by his Oath to Antichrist shall be at an End,
when the Time, Times, and Half Time given by his Oath to Antichrist shall be At an End,
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and such Time be no more for ever; as is also sworn by Christ;
and such Time be no more for ever; as is also sworn by christ;
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which I have made out, as I doubt not to affirm, on such Grounds as will not Fail, to be at the so near 97. from the Compare of the two Oaths, the first giving Times,
which I have made out, as I doubt not to affirm, on such Grounds as will not Fail, to be At the so near 97. from the Compare of the two Oaths, the First giving Times,
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and half, Dan. 12. the latter defining those Times and half to be at an End,
and half, Dan. 12. the latter defining those Times and half to be At an End,
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and never to be renewed, Rev. 10. It should cause us yet, in relation to this, to cry out, O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in wrath remember mercy, in the Preservation of the Government to us,
and never to be renewed, Rev. 10. It should cause us yet, in Relation to this, to cry out, Oh Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the Years, in wrath Remember mercy, in the Preservation of the Government to us,
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as there is an Establishment of the Reformation from Antichristianism, and as there is an Enjoyment of the Ordinances of the Gospek in so much Freedom. And then,
as there is an Establishment of the Reformation from Antichristianism, and as there is an Enjoyment of the Ordinances of the Gospel in so much Freedom. And then,
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3. The Third thing I would mention to you, by way of Consolation (and so I shall immediately conclude in Application) is this,
3. The Third thing I would mention to you, by Way of Consolation (and so I shall immediately conclude in Application) is this,
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That surely, we cannot (I am humbly bold in the Word of God, to say to you) we cannot be far off;
That surely, we cannot (I am humbly bold in the Word of God, to say to you) we cannot be Far off;
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We cannot upon any Account whatever, be far off, from a far greater Revolution and Change that God will make, by the Succession of the Kingdom of Christ.
We cannot upon any Account whatever, be Far off, from a Far greater Revolution and Change that God will make, by the Succession of the Kingdom of christ.
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The very Labour in the Fire, and Wearisomnesses for very Vanity, that we behold in All States, amidst all Persons,
The very Labour in the Fire, and Wearisomnesses for very Vanity, that we behold in All States, amid all Persons,
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and on the account of so great Persons as we now Memorialize, removed from us suddenly, is a certain Assurance, it is near, even at the very Doors.
and on the account of so great Persons as we now Memorialize, removed from us suddenly, is a certain Assurance, it is near, even At the very Doors.
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For I dare Appeal to All the World, whether though the World hath been alway full of Wars, and of Rumors of Wars;
For I Dare Appeal to All the World, whither though the World hath been always full of Wars, and of Rumours of Wars;
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yet whether ever there were Wars of so little Fruit, Success, or Archeivement? Whether even there was such Labour of Nations, and of People in the very Fire, all consum'd without Fruit,
yet whither ever there were Wars of so little Fruit, Success, or Archeivement? Whither even there was such Labour of nations, and of People in the very Fire, all consumed without Fruit,
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and for very Vanity, nothing come of it, as hath been of late years:
and for very Vanity, nothing come of it, as hath been of late Years:
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And is not this God hath spoken, and Challeng'd the whole World upon? Hab. 2. 14. Is it not (saith he) of the Lord of Hosts, so ordered,
And is not this God hath spoken, and Challenged the Whole World upon? Hab. 2. 14. Is it not (Says he) of the Lord of Hosts, so ordered,
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and contrived, it should be thus? Because the Knowledge of the Glory of the Lord;
and contrived, it should be thus? Because the Knowledge of the Glory of the Lord;
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that is, in the First Appearances, and Encreasing Glory of his Kingdom, rising like Ezekiels Waters, first to the Ancles,
that is, in the First Appearances, and Increasing Glory of his Kingdom, rising like Ezekiel's Waters, First to the Ankles,
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then to the Knees, and Loynes, and then like the Great Sea, covering All. This therefore, that we are so Apt to Complain of,
then to the Knees, and Loins, and then like the Great Sea, covering All. This Therefore, that we Are so Apt to Complain of,
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so much Charge, and Labour, and no Effect, is a Comfortable Prognostick, the Kingdom of Christ draws near,
so much Charge, and Labour, and no Effect, is a Comfortable Prognostic, the Kingdom of christ draws near,
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and will by the bitterness of the Former State be thus welcom'd into the World.
and will by the bitterness of the Former State be thus welcomed into the World.
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We should therefore take Comfort, in this very third of Habakkuk, as the Prophet goes on in his setting out the glorious Works of God of old:
We should Therefore take Comfort, in this very third of Habakkuk, as the Prophet Goes on in his setting out the glorious Works of God of old:
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And he does it to that very purpose to Comfort, Ver. 3. God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran, Selah:
And he does it to that very purpose to Comfort, Ver. 3. God Come from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran, Selac:
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His glory covered the Heaven, and the Earth was full of his praise.
His glory covered the Heaven, and the Earth was full of his praise.
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He stood and Measured the Earth, (Ver. 6.) he beheld, and drove asunder the Nations,
He stood and Measured the Earth, (Ver. 6.) he beheld, and drove asunder the nations,
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and the everlasting Mountains were scattered, the perpetual Hills did bow. And so he goes on, setting out the Works of God.and the everlasting Mountains were scattered, the perpetual Hills did bow. And so he Goes on, setting out the Works of God.
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And he Concludes, (let Appearances be never so Dark) (V. 17.) Although the Figtree shall not blossom,
And he Concludes, (let Appearances be never so Dark) (V. 17.) Although the Fig tree shall not blossom,
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neither shall fruit be in the Vines; neither shall fruit be in the Vines;
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though things be never so Dark, saith he, yet I'll rejoyce in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my Salvation:
though things be never so Dark, Says he, yet I'll rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my Salvation:
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The Lord is my strength, and he will make my feet like Hinds feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. The Lord is my strength, and he will make my feet like Hinds feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.
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He Alludes to such Expressions, as set out the Glory of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He Alludes to such Expressions, as Set out the Glory of the Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ.
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And he hath left it as a Song to all Ages: To the chief Singer on my Stringed Instruments.
And he hath left it as a Song to all Ages: To the chief Singer on my Stringed Instruments.
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That is, Let all the Servants of God in every Age, prepare to Sing upon these Grounds that I have laid, to Sing to the Praise and Glory of God,
That is, Let all the Servants of God in every Age, prepare to Sing upon these Grounds that I have laid, to Sing to the Praise and Glory of God,
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and to the glory of his Kingdom, even till Jesus Christ our great Beloved shall make haste, and be as a Roe,
and to the glory of his Kingdom, even till jesus christ our great beloved shall make haste, and be as a Roe,
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and as a young Hart upon the Mountains of Spices; upon the glory of his own Kingdom as the Anointed. and as a young Heart upon the Mountains of Spices; upon the glory of his own Kingdom as the Anointed.
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Certainly, I say, This cannot be far off, let us compute Time how we can; there is such Evidence that we must needs believe it.
Certainly, I say, This cannot be Far off, let us compute Time how we can; there is such Evidence that we must needs believe it.
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And happy will it be for any One of us, whom God continues in the present State in this World, to see but the Dawns and the beginning of that Kingdom.
And happy will it be for any One of us, whom God continues in the present State in this World, to see but the Dawns and the beginning of that Kingdom.
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O how Comfortable would it be, to Live or to Dye, as God is pleased to Call us to it,
Oh how Comfortable would it be, to Live or to Die, as God is pleased to Call us to it,
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if we could but once see those Dawns! If we could but hear those Loud Voices from Heaven resounding upon Earth;
if we could but once see those Dawns! If we could but hear those Loud Voices from Heaven resounding upon Earth;
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The Kingdoms of this World are become the Kingdoms of the Lord, and of his Christ. The Kingdoms of this World Are become the Kingdoms of the Lord, and of his christ.
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I shall now shut up what I have spoken, in very brief Application.
I shall now shut up what I have spoken, in very brief Application.
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APPLICATION. The First Application offer'd to us, is, ƲSE I. A Wise, and a Holy, and a Prudent, Christian Commemoration of the Graces, and Vertues,
APPLICATION. The First Application offered to us, is, ƲSE I. A Wise, and a Holy, and a Prudent, Christian Commemoration of the Graces, and Virtues,
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and Excellencies that God hath given to any Persons of our Times; And so Particularly to this Eminent Personage that God hath lately removed from us.
and Excellencies that God hath given to any Persons of our Times; And so Particularly to this Eminent Personage that God hath lately removed from us.
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It doth become the Serious and Holy Servants of God, and of Christ, to make a VVise, and a Prudent Commemoration.
It does become the Serious and Holy Servants of God, and of christ, to make a Wise, and a Prudent Commemoration.
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This is warranted to us, by what I say we have in the 2 Sam. 1. David speaks thus;
This is warranted to us, by what I say we have in the 2 Sam. 1. David speaks thus;
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The Beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: How are the mighty fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the Streets of Askelon.The Beauty of Israel is slave upon thy high places: How Are the mighty fallen! Tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the Streets of Ashkelon.
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They were Cities of the Philistines, the Enemies of the People of God, the Enemies of Israel. O let there not be an occasion for them to Triumph and Rejoyce in it!
They were Cities of the philistines, the Enemies of the People of God, the Enemies of Israel. Oh let there not be an occasion for them to Triumph and Rejoice in it!
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Let God do somthing Graciously for the Nation: We should earnestly Pray, that God would do some Gracious thing for the Nation;
Let God do something Graciously for the nation: We should earnestly Pray, that God would do Some Gracious thing for the nation;
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That though they will be Triumphing and Rejoycing, and making great Mirth upon it;
That though they will be Triumphing and Rejoicing, and making great Mirth upon it;
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yet notwithstanding, that God may Laugh at them, with a far greater Scorn, and have them in Derision, that are Enemies of his Gospel, and of his Kingdom.
yet notwithstanding, that God may Laugh At them, with a Far greater Scorn, and have them in Derision, that Are Enemies of his Gospel, and of his Kingdom.
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And, If any Person, whom they thought, and did look upon as a Friend and Servant to the Kingdom of Christ,
And, If any Person, whom they Thought, and did look upon as a Friend and Servant to the Kingdom of christ,
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and an Enemy to their Interest that are of another kind, of another Region, of a Region below;
and an Enemy to their Interest that Are of Another kind, of Another Region, of a Region below;
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that God would snatch their Triumph and their Singing out of their Mouth; which we should earnestly Beg and Desire;
that God would snatch their Triumph and their Singing out of their Mouth; which we should earnestly Beg and Desire;
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and we should beg it of God, that he would Interpose against it.
and we should beg it of God, that he would Interpose against it.
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And therefore, we may make a Wise, and (I say) a Prudent Record of any Person of Eminency and Service:
And Therefore, we may make a Wise, and (I say) a Prudent Record of any Person of Eminency and Service:
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And so we ought to do upon this occasion, by this Example of David upon Saul and Jonathan. Therefore, according to all Freedoms of Apprehension and Expression, we may do it.
And so we ought to do upon this occasion, by this Exampl of David upon Saul and Johnathan. Therefore, according to all Freedoms of Apprehension and Expression, we may do it.
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As David sayes, in 2 Sam. 1. 23. Saul and Jonathan they were lovely and pleasant in their lives,
As David Says, in 2 Sam. 1. 23. Saul and Johnathan they were lovely and pleasant in their lives,
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and in their death they were not divided Jonathan, undoubtedly, was an excellent Person every way:and in their death they were not divided Johnathan, undoubtedly, was an excellent Person every Way:
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And Saul, in regard of his Government, and bearing a representation of the Kingdom of Christ, he is thus spoken of, by David: Though otherwise, Scripture hath set very black Characters upon him.
And Saul, in regard of his Government, and bearing a representation of the Kingdom of christ, he is thus spoken of, by David: Though otherwise, Scripture hath Set very black Characters upon him.
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So we may say, The King and the Qu•en were Lovely and Pleasant in their Lives:
So we may say, The King and the Qu•en were Lovely and Pleasant in their Lives:
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And it is the great Goodness of God that they have been Divided in their Death;
And it is the great goodness of God that they have been Divided in their Death;
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And that God hath been pleased to Reserve and Preserve the King; and that he would still Preserve him, our Earnest Prayer should be upon it;
And that God hath been pleased to Reserve and Preserve the King; and that he would still Preserve him, our Earnest Prayer should be upon it;
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and any thing of Mercy, that God doth to the Nation, by those that he hath set in so Eminent Place and Station,
and any thing of Mercy, that God does to the nation, by those that he hath Set in so Eminent Place and Station,
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and Soveraignty over it, we should Adore Him in. And, you see here, there may be a Covering of Imperfections.
and Sovereignty over it, we should Adore Him in. And, you see Here, there may be a Covering of Imperfections.
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You see that David covered the great Evils that were in Saul. And the Spirit of God speaks of it,
You see that David covered the great Evils that were in Saul. And the Spirit of God speaks of it,
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and hath Enrolled it in the Book of Jasher: That (I say) there may be a wise and a Prudent and a Holy Commemoration.
and hath Enrolled it in the Book of Jasher: That (I say) there may be a wise and a Prudent and a Holy Commemoration.
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And much more when there was such an Eminency as in our Case;
And much more when there was such an Eminency as in our Case;
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for we may say, So great a Person, so Exemplarily Fearing God, ought according to the Word of God to be praised;
for we may say, So great a Person, so Exemplarily Fearing God, ought according to the Word of God to be praised;
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Her Memory to be Blessed; She ought to be had in Perpetual Remembrance. We may say of Her, Many Daughters have done Vertuously, but thou excellest them all; as was said before.
Her Memory to be Blessed; She ought to be had in Perpetual Remembrance. We may say of Her, Many Daughters have done Virtuously, but thou excellest them all; as was said before.
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And so we find God oftentimes in his Word, speaks of his Servants; Moses my Servant is Dead, saith God.
And so we find God oftentimes in his Word, speaks of his Servants; Moses my Servant is Dead, Says God.
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That was a kind of Solemn Memorial of Moses. And so we find of Josiah, Jeremiah spoke of him in his Lamentations, to this Day, to After Times.
That was a kind of Solemn Memorial of Moses. And so we find of Josiah, Jeremiah spoke of him in his Lamentations, to this Day, to After Times.
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Now therefore, That God hath been pleased to take away one of the Pillars; though (as it were) the Left-Hand-Pillar onely, preserving the Life of the King;
Now Therefore, That God hath been pleased to take away one of the Pillars; though (as it were) the Left-Hand-Pillar only, preserving the Life of the King;
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We have Reason to speak of it with Apprehensions of His Goodness, and also of His Stroke;
We have Reason to speak of it with Apprehensions of His goodness, and also of His Stroke;
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the Stroke that looked like a stroke of Displeasure; In that Regard we ought to Consider, as in a Day of Adversity.
the Stroke that looked like a stroke of Displeasure; In that Regard we ought to Consider, as in a Day of Adversity.
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ƲSE II. In the Second Place, it teaches us to make a Holy, and a Wise,ƲSE II In the Second Place, it Teaches us to make a Holy, and a Wise,
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and Spiritual Use of this Providence, in relation to our selves: 1. To Consider the great Weakness,
and Spiritual Use of this Providence, in Relation to our selves: 1. To Consider the great Weakness,
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and uncertainty of our Condition here: 2. To take out any of the Exemplars God gives us;
and uncertainty of our Condition Here: 2. To take out any of the Exemplars God gives us;
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the Exemplarit of good and gracious Persons; and of the good we find in any of Eminency.
the Exemplarit of good and gracious Persons; and of the good we find in any of Eminency.
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And in that Eminent Person that God hath Taken and Removed from the Nation.
And in that Eminent Person that God hath Taken and Removed from the nation.
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We ought to Consider, wherever there is any thing of Worth, and Loveliness, and Excellency in any of the Servants of God,
We ought to Consider, wherever there is any thing of Worth, and Loveliness, and Excellency in any of the Servants of God,
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and any that have been Instruments of Publick Good and Advantage. ƲSE III. In the Third Place;
and any that have been Instruments of Public Good and Advantage. ƲSE III. In the Third Place;
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it Teaches us to be Apprehensive, lest God should have still in Reserve a Scourge, and secret Stroke (as it were) upon the Nation.
it Teaches us to be Apprehensive, lest God should have still in Reserve a Scourge, and secret Stroke (as it were) upon the nation.
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You see, we don't know what a Day; and much less what a Week, Moneth or Year may bring forth;
You see, we don't know what a Day; and much less what a Week, Monn or Year may bring forth;
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how God may Change the Publick State of Things, within such a Time. And therefore it should teach us to lye Low before God;
how God may Change the Public State of Things, within such a Time. And Therefore it should teach us to lie Low before God;
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to Humble our selves, and earnestly to seek him. And then, ƲSE IV. In the last Place;
to Humble our selves, and earnestly to seek him. And then, ƲSE IV. In the last Place;
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It should teach us to hope in the Salvation of God, both in Relation to Publick and Private;
It should teach us to hope in the Salvation of God, both in Relation to Public and Private;
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and in relation to the Glory and Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, earnestly to pour out our Hearts in Prayer and Supplication to Him;
and in Relation to the Glory and Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ, earnestly to pour out our Hearts in Prayer and Supplication to Him;
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that he would be pleased to manifest himself in great Power and Glory, for the Glory of his Kingdom especially,
that he would be pleased to manifest himself in great Power and Glory, for the Glory of his Kingdom especially,
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and for the Glory of the Gospel; for the Glory of the particular Nation and Community that we are of:
and for the Glory of the Gospel; for the Glory of the particular nation and Community that we Are of:
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And also for great Grace, and Infinite Mercy every one particularly to our Selves, to Cry out, O Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the years;
And also for great Grace, and Infinite Mercy every one particularly to our Selves, to Cry out, Oh Lord, Revive thy work in the midst of the Years;
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in the midst of the years make known, in wrath remember mercy. For we have heard thy speech, and are afraid:
in the midst of the Years make known, in wrath Remember mercy. For we have herd thy speech, and Are afraid:
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O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, &c. And therefore, by way of Supplication, and lifting up our Hearts;Oh Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the Years, etc. And Therefore, by Way of Supplication, and lifting up our Hearts;
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Let us set before us that 64 of Isaiah, O that thou wouldest rent the heavens! that thou wouldest come down;
Let us Set before us that 64 of Isaiah, Oh that thou Wouldst rend the heavens! that thou Wouldst come down;
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that the mountains might flow down at thy presence. That there might be such great works of God;that the Mountains might flow down At thy presence. That there might be such great works of God;
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As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boyl: to make thy Name known to thine Adversaries; As when the melting fire burns, the fire Causes the waters to boil: to make thy Name known to thine Adversaries;
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that the Nations might tremble at thy presence. To make known the wrath of God to his Enemies;
that the nations might tremble At thy presence. To make known the wrath of God to his Enemies;
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and by terrible things that we looked not for, that he would be pleased to shew himself to us in Salvation. and by terrible things that we looked not for, that he would be pleased to show himself to us in Salvation.
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A HYMN. 1. O Lord, in sunder Heavens part, Them open, Lord, to thee: That coming Down in Grace to us;
A HYMN. 1. O Lord, in sunder Heavens part, Them open, Lord, to thee: That coming Down in Grace to us;
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Thy Glory We may see. 2. O let the World thy Power Know!
Thy Glory We may see. 2. O let the World thy Power Know!
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The Nations All, perceive, How great a God our Lord is, when His Kingdom He'll Receive. 3. Let Mountains all Distill and Melt, At thy Great Presence near;
The nations All, perceive, How great a God our Lord is, when His Kingdom He'll Receive. 3. Let Mountains all Distil and Melt, At thy Great Presence near;
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But let our Hearts, much more thy Grace Feel them Aright to Steer. 4. Such Efficacies Let us feel, In Answer when we Pray;
But let our Hearts, much more thy Grace Feel them Aright to Steer. 4. Such Efficacies Let us feel, In Answer when we Pray;
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So far surmounting all our Thoughts, In their most free Display. 5. That in a Holy Wonder We May Fear,
So Far surmounting all our Thoughts, In their most free Display. 5. That in a Holy Wonder We May fear,
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and Praise, and Joy In thy Great Righteousness, and Live, When Our Sins thoul't Destroy. FINIS.
and Praise, and Joy In thy Great Righteousness, and Live, When Our Sins Thouled Destroy. FINIS.
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