A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable Lord-Mayor, the Aldermen, and citizens of London, at St. Mary Le Bow, on Thursday, November 5, 1696 by Samuel Bradford ...
which will naturally lead me both to condemn that accursed Principle upon which the avow'd Enemies of our Church and Nation acted on the former of these Occasions;
which will naturally led me both to condemn that accursed Principle upon which the avowed Enemies of our Church and nation acted on the former of these Occasions;
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and by other Methods hoped to bring about the same End. But in this Instance also the Providence of God hath given them a very remarkable Disappointment;
and by other Methods hoped to bring about the same End. But in this Instance also the Providence of God hath given them a very remarkable Disappointment;
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and openly declare against our annexing the Second Occasion of this Day's Thanksgiving to the First; as if in doing so, we were guilty of a manifest Contradiction.
and openly declare against our annexing the Second Occasion of this Day's Thanksgiving to the First; as if in doing so, we were guilty of a manifest Contradiction.
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It seems highly reasonable therefore, when we are assembled in this Solemn Manner to offer up our devout Thanks to God for the Deliverance he hath reiterated to us, to vindicate our selves from so gross an Absurdity;
It seems highly reasonable Therefore, when we Are assembled in this Solemn Manner to offer up our devout Thanks to God for the Deliverance he hath reiterated to us, to vindicate our selves from so gross an Absurdity;
The Apostle in his preceding Discourse had been intimating, That the Jews by disbelieving the Gospel of our Saviour, had not made void the faithfulness of God;
The Apostle in his preceding Discourse had been intimating, That the jews by disbelieving the Gospel of our Saviour, had not made void the faithfulness of God;
Upon which he brings in the Jew objecting, But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous, who taketh vengeance? That is,
Upon which he brings in the Jew objecting, But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous, who Takes vengeance? That is,
How can God justly punish those, who by their Iniquity advance his Glory? To this he answers with abhorrence (it being an Objection so plainly unreasonable, that it needed not be confuted by Argument,
How can God justly Punish those, who by their Iniquity advance his Glory? To this he answers with abhorrence (it being an Objection so plainly unreasonable, that it needed not be confuted by Argument,
If he were chargeable with Unrighteousness, how could he be a fit Governor or Judge of the World? For shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? But here he goes on with the Jews Objection;
If he were chargeable with Unrighteousness, how could he be a fit Governor or Judge of the World? For shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? But Here he Goes on with the jews Objection;
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Let us do evil, that good may come? That is, If the Truth of God be render'd more illustrious by the Falseness of Men, with what Justice can the man that is thus false, be dealt with as a sinner? Seeing his falseness is a means of bringing Glory to God,
Let us do evil, that good may come? That is, If the Truth of God be rendered more illustrious by the Falseness of Men, with what justice can the man that is thus false, be dealt with as a sinner? Seeing his falseness is a means of bringing Glory to God,
II. That notwithstanding this, 'tis a detestable and damnable Principle, That unlawful Means may be used, in order to the bringing about an End that is good. III.
II That notwithstanding this, it's a detestable and damnable Principle, That unlawful Means may be used, in order to the bringing about an End that is good. III.
and his asserting this, was (as I have shewn) that which gave occasion to the Reflection made in the Text. The Jews had been favoured by God with especial Advantages for the knowing the Messias,
and his asserting this, was (as I have shown) that which gave occasion to the Reflection made in the Text. The jews had been favoured by God with especial Advantages for the knowing the Messias,
which again prov'd another occasion of the ••ws blaspheming the Doctrine of St. Paul, and imputing to him falsly the same Principle which they here do in the Text;
which again proved Another occasion of the ••ws blaspheming the Doctrine of Saint Paul, and imputing to him falsely the same Principle which they Here do in the Text;
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as he does here, by rejecting such a Position with Abhorrence, God forbid. Indeed as to both these Instances, St. Paul afterwards in this same Epistle resolves the whole of God's Dispensation into Infinite Wisdom,
as he does Here, by rejecting such a Position with Abhorrence, God forbid. Indeed as to both these Instances, Saint Paul afterwards in this same Epistle resolves the Whole of God's Dispensation into Infinite Wisdom,
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when speaking both of the Sin of the Jews in rejecting, and the Happiness of the Gentiles in embracing the Gospel of our Saviour, he concludes, chap. 11.33, 36. Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments,
when speaking both of the since of the jews in rejecting, and the Happiness of the Gentiles in embracing the Gospel of our Saviour, he concludes, chap. 11.33, 36. O the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable Are his Judgments,
And if we would reflect upon one that has a fair Resemblance to those which I shall have occasion presently to mention from among our selves, it may be that in the Book of Esther; which Book was written on purpose to declare the Wisdom and Goodness of God, in over-ruling the Pride and Malice of a wicked man, to his own Glory,
And if we would reflect upon one that has a fair Resemblance to those which I shall have occasion presently to mention from among our selves, it may be that in the Book of Esther; which Book was written on purpose to declare the Wisdom and goodness of God, in overruling the Pride and Malice of a wicked man, to his own Glory,
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and that he should by Lot chuse out a Month and a Day for the destruction of the Nation and Church of the Jews, which did in effect prove the day in which the Jews rested from their enemies,
and that he should by Lot choose out a Monn and a Day for the destruction of the nation and Church of the jews, which did in Effect prove the day in which the jews rested from their enemies,
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namely, When the greatest Sin that ever was committed, the Crucifying the Son of God, was by the Divine Wisdom and Goodness over-ruled, to become a Means of the greatest Good that was ever conferr'd upon the Children of Men, viz. putting them into a new Capacity of Eternal Life and Happiness.
namely, When the greatest since that ever was committed, the Crucifying the Son of God, was by the Divine Wisdom and goodness overruled, to become a Means of the greatest Good that was ever conferred upon the Children of Men, viz. putting them into a new Capacity of Eternal Life and Happiness.
He certainly can easily out-wit and overreach the craftiest and the worst of Men, and consequently can dispose and order what they intend wickedly or foolishly, to quite other purposes than what were in their Hearts.
He Certainly can Easily outwit and overreach the craftiest and the worst of Men, and consequently can dispose and order what they intend wickedly or foolishly, to quite other Purposes than what were in their Hearts.
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but this Conspiracy farther redounded to the Glory of Almighty God, as it became a means of begetting in the People of this Land an honest Aversion to that Church, which allow'd and encourag'd such Wicked and Destructive Enterprizes as this:
but this conspiracy farther redounded to the Glory of Almighty God, as it became a means of begetting in the People of this Land an honest Aversion to that Church, which allowed and encouraged such Wicked and Destructive Enterprises as this:
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And perhaps the keeping this Day for so many Years together, in Memory of so remarkable a Deliverance from so Barbarous a Design, did in an especial manner help towards the keeping the Nation awake,
And perhaps the keeping this Day for so many years together, in Memory of so remarkable a Deliverance from so Barbarous a Design, did in an especial manner help towards the keeping the nation awake,
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I am sure in the I ate Reign, when we were in fresh danger from the same Quarter, the Zealous Observation of this Day, and the Discourses that were Preach'd and Printed upon this Occasion, were of very considerable Use.
I am sure in thee I ate Reign, when we were in fresh danger from the same Quarter, the Zealous Observation of this Day, and the Discourses that were Preached and Printed upon this Occasion, were of very considerable Use.
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And if we pass from that, to the other Occasion of our present Assembling, we shall find a new Instance among our selves, of God's over ruling the Evil Actions of Men to his own Glory.
And if we pass from that, to the other Occasion of our present Assembling, we shall find a new Instance among our selves, of God's over ruling the Evil Actions of Men to his own Glory.
and rooting out God's true Religion from among us, may see cause enough to own the Divine Wisdom and Goodness, in bringing Good out of Evil in this instance also.
and rooting out God's true Religion from among us, may see cause enough to own the Divine Wisdom and goodness, in bringing Good out of Evil in this instance also.
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and the Romish Religion being setled among us, they were by a Concurrence of divers Causes, render'd more unlikely to prevail for the future, than ever.
and the Romish Religion being settled among us, they were by a Concurrence of diverse Causes, rendered more unlikely to prevail for the future, than ever.
And this Kingdom, which seem'd the only One wanting to turn the Balance of Europe, and which was then in a fair way to have done it, made to become the Great Bulwark of the Liberties of all Europe, and the main Support of the Protestant Religion in the World.
And this Kingdom, which seemed the only One wanting to turn the Balance of Europe, and which was then in a fair Way to have done it, made to become the Great Bulwark of the Liberties of all Europe, and the main Support of the Protestant Religion in the World.
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II. Viz. That notwithstanding all this, 'tis a Detestable and Damnable Principle, That Ʋnlawful means may be used, in order to the bringing about an End that is good.
II Viz. That notwithstanding all this, it's a Detestable and Damnable Principle, That Ʋnlawful means may be used, in order to the bringing about an End that is good.
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namely, When giving an Account of his own Behaviour, before he became a Christian, he says, That he verily thought that he ought to do what he did contrary to the Name of Jesus, viz. Shutting up many of his Saints in Prison;
namely, When giving an Account of his own Behaviour, before he became a Christian, he Says, That he verily Thought that he ought to do what he did contrary to the Name of jesus, viz. Shutting up many of his Saints in Prison;
and being exceedingly mad against them, and persecuting them into strange Cities, Acts 26, 9, 10, 11. All these things, he says, he verily thought that he ought to do;
and being exceedingly mad against them, and persecuting them into strange Cities, Acts 26, 9, 10, 11. All these things, he Says, he verily Thought that he ought to do;
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and yet for having done this, he arraigns himself, in another place, as a Blasphemer, a Persecutor, and Injurious, 1 Tim. 1.13. Which Crimes he accuses himself of, not (as it may be objected) meerly because the Christian Religion, which he thus madly opposed, prov'd to be God's true Religion;
and yet for having done this, he arraigns himself, in Another place, as a Blasphemer, a Persecutor, and Injurious, 1 Tim. 1.13. Which Crimes he accuses himself of, not (as it may be objected) merely Because the Christian Religion, which he thus madly opposed, proved to be God's true Religion;
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but he would nevertheless have been a Persecutor, and an Injurious Person, in dealing so hardly and inhumanly with those, who sincerely and honestly Profess'd it,
but he would nevertheless have been a Persecutor, and an Injurious Person, in dealing so hardly and inhumanly with those, who sincerely and honestly Professed it,
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Our Blessed Saviour hath in like manner declar'd his Sense to the same purpose, when speaking to his Disciples, he telleth them, That the Jews, after his departure from them, would put them out of their Synagogues, and not content with that, That the time would come, that whosoever should kill them, should think that he did God service, John 16.2.
Our Blessed Saviour hath in like manner declared his Sense to the same purpose, when speaking to his Disciples, he Telleth them, That the jews, After his departure from them, would put them out of their Synagogues, and not content with that, That the time would come, that whosoever should kill them, should think that he did God service, John 16.2.
else they would not do such Acts of Violence, such unrighteous and unnatural things, to innocent and honest Men, under a pretence of serving him, and promoting his Glory.
Else they would not do such Acts of Violence, such unrighteous and unnatural things, to innocent and honest Men, under a pretence of serving him, and promoting his Glory.
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when his Friends unkindly charg'd him with Hypocrisy, intending thereby to Apologize for God, in laying such heavy Afflictions upon him, Job 13.7, 8. Will you, says he, speak wickedly for God, and talk deceitfully for him? Will ye accept his Person? Will ye contend for God? He declares, you see, against going about to justify even God himself, by lying and falsehood.
when his Friends unkindly charged him with Hypocrisy, intending thereby to Apologise for God, in laying such heavy Afflictions upon him, Job 13.7, 8. Will you, Says he, speak wickedly for God, and talk deceitfully for him? Will you accept his Person? Will you contend for God? He declares, you see, against going about to justify even God himself, by lying and falsehood.
But Job signifies moreover his Abhorrence of it, and that he would be very far from approving what they did, (though they seem to have been otherwise too good men, to have done this knowingly and wilfully;) He therefore adds in the words following, V. 9, 10, 11. Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him? To Lye for God, is it seems to mock him; that is, to abuse and affront him.
But Job signifies moreover his Abhorrence of it, and that he would be very Far from approving what they did, (though they seem to have been otherwise too good men, to have done this knowingly and wilfully;) He Therefore adds in the words following, V. 9, 10, 11. Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one man mocks Another, do you so mock him? To Lie for God, is it seems to mock him; that is, to abuse and affront him.
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Now that is good for an intelligent Creature, either to design or do, which is according to the Will of the Creator, (his Will being the Rule and the Measure of Goodness;) So that to do Evil, in order to the doing Good, is to contradict and thwart his Will, in order to the performing it;
Now that is good for an intelligent Creature, either to Design or do, which is according to the Will of the Creator, (his Will being the Rule and the Measure of goodness;) So that to do Evil, in order to the doing Good, is to contradict and thwart his Will, in order to the performing it;
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Job 's Friends intended to justify, and so to Honour God, by accusing their Friend, and laying to his charge what he was not guilty of. Their End was good;
Job is Friends intended to justify, and so to Honour God, by accusing their Friend, and laying to his charge what he was not guilty of. Their End was good;
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And so again in our Text, he supposes that the Design may be, that Good may come; whilst the Action in order to that end is Evil, and thereupon detests the Principle.
And so again in our Text, he supposes that the Design may be, that Good may come; while the Actium in order to that end is Evil, and thereupon detests the Principle.
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There are some Actions so manifestly unlawful in their own nature, that they cannot be made lawful by being design'd to bring about the best End that can be thought of.
There Are Some Actions so manifestly unlawful in their own nature, that they cannot be made lawful by being designed to bring about the best End that can be Thought of.
There are some Actions so plainly contrary to the Laws of God, and to the Reason and Nature of Things establish'd by him, that they must not be done upon any account whatsoever.
There Are Some Actions so plainly contrary to the Laws of God, and to the Reason and Nature of Things established by him, that they must not be done upon any account whatsoever.
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And now to Apply this to our present Purpose, particularly to that Conspiracy which first gave occasion for the Observation of this Day. There can be no great doubt made,
And now to Apply this to our present Purpose, particularly to that conspiracy which First gave occasion for the Observation of this Day. There can be no great doubt made,
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they said, according to the Pretence I just now suggested, That so Excellent an End as theirs was, could not chuse but justify the Means they were about to use in order to it.
they said, according to the Pretence I just now suggested, That so Excellent an End as theirs was, could not choose but justify the Means they were about to use in order to it.
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But need we stand to prove that these were unlawful, nay, wicked and abominable Means, whatever their End might be? Was it no Crime then, at one Blow to destroy the Lives of so many innocent Persons, who had not the least apprehension of their Danger? Was it no Crime to offer Violence to the Person of the King,
But need we stand to prove that these were unlawful, nay, wicked and abominable Means, whatever their End might be? Was it no Crime then, At one Blow to destroy the Lives of so many innocent Persons, who had not the least apprehension of their Danger? Was it no Crime to offer Violence to the Person of the King,
which must necessarily have ensued, as soon as the deadly Blow had been given? Good God! That ever Human Nature should be capable of being thus wrought upon, to throw off all the Principles and Inclinations of Humanity!
which must necessarily have ensued, as soon as the deadly Blow had been given? Good God! That ever Human Nature should be capable of being thus wrought upon, to throw off all the Principles and Inclinations of Humanity!
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and thus commonly it falls out, That those who make use of such kind of Means as these, under the Pretence of pursuing some worthy End, are as grosly mistaken about their End,
and thus commonly it falls out, That those who make use of such kind of Means as these, under the Pretence of pursuing Some worthy End, Are as grossly mistaken about their End,
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and hardening their hearts, in giving them up to strong delusions, that they may believe a lye, when they do not sincerely and heartily love the Truth.
and hardening their hearts, in giving them up to strong delusions, that they may believe a lie, when they do not sincerely and heartily love the Truth.
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The End was to root out God's true Religion from amongst us, and to reestablish the Errors and evil Practices of the Romish Church, which had been justly discarded by us.
The End was to root out God's true Religion from among us, and to reestablish the Errors and evil Practices of the Romish Church, which had been justly discarded by us.
for the ruining an Excellent Church, and the subverting a well-order'd Government? We may very well say, in the Words of our Text, Those who presume to do Evil, that such Good may come, their Damnation is just.
for the ruining an Excellent Church, and the subverting a well-ordered Government? We may very well say, in the Words of our Text, Those who presume to do Evil, that such Good may come, their Damnation is just.
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when applied to God, is render'd Blasphemy, and when to Men, 'tis translated by evil speaking, or (as here) by slanderously reporting, or calumniating. And he adds, Whose damnation is just; by which,
when applied to God, is rendered Blasphemy, and when to Men, it's translated by evil speaking, or (as Here) by slanderously reporting, or calumniating. And he adds, Whose damnation is just; by which,
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as I took notice in the Explication of the Text, some understand his meaning to have been, That those Jews who rais'd this slanderous Report upon the Apostles,
as I took notice in the Explication of the Text, Some understand his meaning to have been, That those jews who raised this slanderous Report upon the Apostles,
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when they did, or at least might easily, if it had not been their own fault, have known that it was a slander, were justly liable to damnation for so doing;
when they did, or At least might Easily, if it had not been their own fault, have known that it was a slander, were justly liable to damnation for so doing;
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Every one will readily allow it, that to lay so soul an Imputation upon any that have not deserved it, is the worst sort of Calumny and Injustice. But the reason of my mentioning it, is, both because it is evidently implied in the Text,
Every one will readily allow it, that to lay so soul an Imputation upon any that have not deserved it, is the worst sort of Calumny and Injustice. But the reason of my mentioning it, is, both Because it is evidently implied in the Text,
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so that instead of rendring Thanks to God, as we now do, we ought rather to humble our selves before Him for the great Transgression we have been guilty of.
so that instead of rendering Thanks to God, as we now do, we ought rather to humble our selves before Him for the great Transgression we have been guilty of.
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But seeing some have the Confidence thus to charge us, it seems reasonable, nay, necessary on such Occasions as this, to shew that the Imputation is false and slanderous, and this partly, to do right to our selves;
But seeing Some have the Confidence thus to charge us, it seems reasonable, nay, necessary on such Occasions as this, to show that the Imputation is false and slanderous, and this partly, to do right to our selves;
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soon after his Arrival we were left in a state of Anarchy and Confusion, and put under a new Necessity of taking up some speedy and effectual Resolutions of securing the Publick Peace;
soon After his Arrival we were left in a state of Anarchy and Confusion, and put under a new Necessity of taking up Some speedy and effectual Resolutions of securing the Public Peace;
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Now I would fain know of our disaffected Countreymen, Who in such a Case must determine what was to be done? When the Legal Constitution, whereby any Society or Body of Men is held together, is once broken, let it be by what means it will, there are but two ways, that I can think of, to bring things to an Issue;
Now I would fain know of our disaffected Countrymen, Who in such a Case must determine what was to be done? When the Legal Constitution, whereby any Society or Body of Men is held together, is once broken, let it be by what means it will, there Are but two ways, that I can think of, to bring things to an Issue;
and if once matters come to a Publick Vote, as in this Case of ours they necessarily did, the Law of Reason, which is Eternal and Immutable, dictates, That the Lesser Part should yield to the Greater;
and if once matters come to a Public Vote, as in this Case of ours they necessarily did, the Law of Reason, which is Eternal and Immutable, dictates, That the Lesser Part should yield to the Greater;
and what is not to be accounted for from any Reason, but is to be resolv'd into the mere strength of Prejudice, That men otherwise of good Sense and Meaning, should not be thoroughly convinc'd by this Consideration.
and what is not to be accounted for from any Reason, but is to be resolved into the mere strength of Prejudice, That men otherwise of good Sense and Meaning, should not be thoroughly convinced by this Consideration.
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Had they been Conquer'd, that is, compell'd by downright Force of Arms, as far as I understand their Scheme, they might have yielded upon their own Principles.
Had they been Conquered, that is, compelled by downright Force of Arms, as Far as I understand their Scheme, they might have yielded upon their own Principles.
The Nation, thanks be to God, was not Conquer'd; so far from that, that this Revolution was not only made and establish'd by our Representatives freely chosen and assembled,
The nation, thanks be to God, was not Conquered; so Far from that, that this Revolution was not only made and established by our Representatives freely chosen and assembled,
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But after all, the profess'd Enemies of the Government are, I hope, Conquer'd. They were first out voted, and they are ever since over-power'd and overrul'd; and if they will not allow themselves after all this to be conquer'd, it must be only because the Government has been so gentle,
But After all, the professed Enemies of the Government Are, I hope, Conquered. They were First out voted, and they Are ever since overpowered and overruled; and if they will not allow themselves After all this to be conquered, it must be only Because the Government has been so gentle,
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And this, I think, is all that is necessary to be said, for the Vindication of Those that are mere Subjects, or for the Satisfaction of Those that ought to be so.
And this, I think, is all that is necessary to be said, for the Vindication of Those that Are mere Subject's, or for the Satisfaction of Those that ought to be so.
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The Government, thanks be to God, is, and I hope always will be, able to vindicate it self against all that shall presume openly to affront or calumniate it.
The Government, thanks be to God, is, and I hope always will be, able to vindicate it self against all that shall presume openly to affront or calumniate it.
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Whether before the happy Arrival of his Majesty on this Day, our Laws and Liberties, and particularly our Religion establish'd by Law, were not in the utmost danger?
Whither before the happy Arrival of his Majesty on this Day, our Laws and Liberties, and particularly our Religion established by Law, were not in the utmost danger?
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Whether we did not then earnestly wish and pray, That Providence would find out some way for our Deliverance? And whether it was not fit and reasonable that we should do so?
Whither we did not then earnestly wish and pray, That Providence would find out Some Way for our Deliverance? And whither it was not fit and reasonable that we should do so?
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and the Regular and Legal state of things so shook and disorder'd, that the Law of Reason, which is ever superior to all Particular Forms and Constitutions of Government, ought to take place?
and the Regular and Legal state of things so shook and disordered, that the Law of Reason, which is ever superior to all Particular Forms and Constitutions of Government, ought to take place?
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And, Whether, when we were reduced to such Circumstances, that both the Representatives and the Body of this Nation took it to be our Case, they might not,
And, Whither, when we were reduced to such circumstances, that both the Representatives and the Body of this nation took it to be our Case, they might not,
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And lastly, Whether this being done, every good man ought not to acquiesce under, nay, be thankful for such a Settlement? These things I leave to be seriously weigh'd by them, whenever they are in Temper to consider.
And lastly, Whither this being done, every good man ought not to acquiesce under, nay, be thankful for such a Settlement? These things I leave to be seriously weighed by them, whenever they Are in Temper to Consider.
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And now what remains, as the Close of all, but that reflecting upon both these Deliverances together, we render our hearty Thanks and Praise to Almighty God,
And now what remains, as the Close of all, but that reflecting upon both these Deliverances together, we render our hearty Thanks and Praise to Almighty God,
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We may justly upon this Occasion use the words of Moses in his Song, upon the occasion of the Israelites being delivered from the pursuit of Pharaoh 's Host,
We may justly upon this Occasion use the words of Moses in his Song, upon the occasion of the Israelites being Delivered from the pursuit of Pharaoh is Host,
and if our desires of the continuance of the Divine Favour to our Church and Nation are in earnest, they will put us upon using all the means that are proper on our part, in order to that end; particularly,
and if our Desires of the Continuance of the Divine Favour to our Church and nation Are in earnest, they will put us upon using all the means that Are proper on our part, in order to that end; particularly,
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Let those that are Magistrates put the wholesome Laws in Execution, especially against such Practices as may provoke the Wrath of Almighty God against us.
Let those that Are Magistrates put the wholesome Laws in Execution, especially against such Practices as may provoke the Wrath of Almighty God against us.
Let each private Man Obey the Laws of his Countrey, and Honour the Persons of Governors and Magistrates, upon the account of the Characters and Offices they bear.
Let each private Man Obey the Laws of his Country, and Honour the Persons of Governors and Magistrates, upon the account of the Characters and Offices they bear.
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Considering how prone Mankind are to run from one Extreme to the other, it may not be amiss for us, who have been within these few Years scar'd with the Fears of Arbitrary and Lawless Power, to be watchful over our selves,
Considering how prove Mankind Are to run from one Extreme to the other, it may not be amiss for us, who have been within these few years scared with the Fears of Arbitrary and Lawless Power, to be watchful over our selves,
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Obedience and Submission to Authority (I mean always that which is Legally so, according to the particular Constitution of each Countrey) is an indispensable Duty, both according to Reason and Scripture:
obedience and Submission to authority (I mean always that which is Legally so, according to the particular Constitution of each Country) is an indispensable Duty, both according to Reason and Scripture:
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who have, notwithstanding the late pressing Difficulties we have been under, and those especially upon the more ordinary sort of People among us, maintain'd a steady Loyalty to our Governors;
who have, notwithstanding the late pressing Difficulties we have been under, and those especially upon the more ordinary sort of People among us, maintained a steady Loyalty to our Governors;
And it had been much better for us to have been bred in the Church of Rome, or to have had the Ignorance and Errors of Popery introduced again amongst us;
And it had been much better for us to have been bred in the Church of Rome, or to have had the Ignorance and Errors of Popery introduced again among us;
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unless we improve the Advantages we have by the Reformation, to the Reforming our Manners. It would then have been some excuse to us, that we had known no better;
unless we improve the Advantages we have by the Reformation, to the Reforming our Manners. It would then have been Some excuse to us, that we had known no better;
And here again I cannot forbear recommending Concord and Unanimity, which are altogether as useful and necessary, with respect to our Religious, as to our Civil Interests.
And Here again I cannot forbear recommending Concord and Unanimity, which Are altogether as useful and necessary, with respect to our Religious, as to our Civil Interests.
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the Answer must be that which our Saviour hath taught us in the Parable, The Enemy did this, whilst we were sleeping. And surely after so long Experience of the Enemy's Designs upon us, we ought to awake,
the Answer must be that which our Saviour hath taught us in the Parable, The Enemy did this, while we were sleeping. And surely After so long Experience of the Enemy's Designs upon us, we ought to awake,
But it were to be hoped, That among other good effects of the late Happy Revolution, we, who were delivered from a Common Enemy, might become better Friends to one another, 'Tis certainly our Duty and our Interest on all sides to do what in us lies towards the becoming One Body in Church as well as in State; and if every one among us would but do just as much as in Conscience he can towards this, our Divisions, I am persuaded, would not continue much longer, at least they would quickly be much sewer than they are. To conclude;
But it were to be hoped, That among other good effects of the late Happy Revolution, we, who were Delivered from a Common Enemy, might become better Friends to one Another, It's Certainly our Duty and our Interest on all sides to do what in us lies towards the becoming One Body in Church as well as in State; and if every one among us would but do just as much as in Conscience he can towards this, our Divisions, I am persuaded, would not continue much longer, At lest they would quickly be much sewer than they Are. To conclude;
To God even our Father, and to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-begotten of the Father, with the Eternal Spirit, be ascribed as is most due, all Praise and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
To God even our Father, and to the Lord jesus christ, the Only-begotten of the Father, with the Eternal Spirit, be ascribed as is most due, all Praise and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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