A sermon preached at St. Catharine Cree-Church, on the 26th of November, 1691 being the thanksgiving-day, for the preservation of the King, and the reduction of Ireland / by Nicholas Brady ... ; printed at the request of his parishioners.

Brady, Nicholas, 1659-1726
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Crouch
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1692
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A29155 ESTC ID: R40295 STC ID: B4174
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms XVIII, 50; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Thanksgiving Day;
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0 A SERMON Preached on the Thanksgiving-day. PSAL. XVIII. The former part of the last Verse: Great deliverance giveth he to his King. A SERMON Preached on the Thanksgiving day. PSALM XVIII. The former part of the last Verse: Great deliverance gives he to his King. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. np1 np1. dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1: j n1 vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 GOD having rejected Saul from being King over Israel, and having raised up his chosen Servant David to govern in his stead, many were the Attempts against him of his potent and designing Enemies, both by open Violence, and by secret Practices: GOD having rejected Saul from being King over Israel, and having raised up his chosen Servant David to govern in his stead, many were the Attempts against him of his potent and designing Enemies, both by open Violence, and by secret Practices: np1 vhg vvn np1 p-acp vbg n1 p-acp np1, cc vhg vvn a-acp po31 j-vvn n1 np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, d vbdr dt vvz p-acp pno31 pp-f po31 j cc vvg n2, av-d p-acp j n1, cc p-acp j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 But the Lord, whose right hand has the preheminence, and brings mighty things to pass, whose Counsel shall stand, let there be never so many devices in the heart of man, gave Victory unto his King, But the Lord, whose right hand has the pre-eminence, and brings mighty things to pass, whose Counsel shall stand, let there be never so many devices in the heart of man, gave Victory unto his King, cc-acp dt n1, rg-crq j-jn n1 vhz dt n1, cc vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi, rg-crq n1 vmb vvi, vvb a-acp vbi av av d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
3 and shewed Mercy unto his Anointed; and showed Mercy unto his Anointed; cc vvd n1 p-acp po31 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
4 and by signal and frequent manifestations of his Power, established and quietly setled him in that Throne, to which his good Providence had so remarkably conducted him. and by signal and frequent manifestations of his Power, established and quietly settled him in that Throne, to which his good Providence had so remarkably conducted him. cc p-acp n1 cc j n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvn cc av-jn vvn pno31 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq po31 j n1 vhd av av-j vvd pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 In grateful Commemoration of these wonderful Deliverances, the Royal Prophet composed this Psalm of Thanksgiving, In grateful Commemoration of these wondered Deliverances, the Royal Prophet composed this Psalm of Thanksgiving, p-acp j n1 pp-f d j n2, dt j n1 vvn d n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 as we may clearly gather from the Preface of it, where it is intitled, A Psalm of David the Servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this Song, in the day that the Lord delivered him out of the hand of all his Enemies, as we may clearly gather from the Preface of it, where it is entitled, A Psalm of David the Servant of the Lord, who spoke unto the Lord the words of this Song, in the day that the Lord Delivered him out of the hand of all his Enemies, c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq pn31 vbz vvd, dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp dt n1 cst dt n1 vvd pno31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 and out of the hand of Saul. and out of the hand of Saul. cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 In it, he gives us a large and eloquent description of Almighty Power and unbounded Goodness, In it, he gives us a large and eloquent description of Almighty Power and unbounded goodness, p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz pno12 dt j cc j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 and shews us how eminently they had both been exerted in his own favour; and shows us how eminently they had both been exerted in his own favour; cc vvz pno12 c-crq av-j pns32 vhd d vbn vvn p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and being rapt up into a holy extasie, upon a due contemplation of the Mercies which he had received, he breaks forth into this passionate Acknowledgment in the words of my Text, Great deliverance giveth he to his King. and being rapt up into a holy ecstasy, upon a due contemplation of the mercies which he had received, he breaks forth into this passionate Acknowledgment in the words of my Text, Great deliverance gives he to his King. cc vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, pns31 vvz av p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, j n1 vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 In my following Discourse upon which words, I shall insist upon these four particulars; The two former of which are contained in my Text: In my following Discourse upon which words, I shall insist upon these four particulars; The two former of which Are contained in my Text: p-acp po11 j-vvg n1 p-acp r-crq n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2-j; dt crd j pp-f r-crq vbr vvn p-acp po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
12 The two later are naturally deducible from it, and fitly accommodated to the present occasion. The two later Are naturally deducible from it, and fitly accommodated to the present occasion. dt crd jc vbr av-j j p-acp pn31, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
13 First, I shall examine what it is to be Gods King, and what qualifications are generally found in such a Prince as may justly deserve that Denomination. First, I shall examine what it is to be God's King, and what qualifications Are generally found in such a Prince as may justly deserve that Denomination. ord, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi n2 n1, cc r-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb av-j vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
14 Secondly, I shall shew, that to such a Prince as is God's King, God will give great deliverance. Secondly, I shall show, that to such a Prince as is God's King, God will give great deliverance. ord, pns11 vmb vvi, cst p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vbz npg1 n1, np1 vmb vvi j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
15 Thirdly, I shall prove, both from the qualifications generally found, and from the deliverance given, that his present Majesty does justly deserve the denomination of God's King. Thirdly, I shall prove, both from the qualifications generally found, and from the deliverance given, that his present Majesty does justly deserve the denomination of God's King. ord, pns11 vmb vvi, av-d p-acp dt n2 av-j vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 vvn, cst po31 j n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
16 Fourthly and lastly, I shall enquire what Returns are due from us to God, for the great deliverance which he has given to his King. Fourthly and lastly, I shall inquire what Returns Are due from us to God, for the great deliverance which he has given to his King. ord cc ord, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq vvz vbr j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 First then, I shall examine what it is to be Gods King; and what Qualifications are generally found in such a Prince, First then, I shall examine what it is to be God's King; and what Qualifications Are generally found in such a Prince, ord av, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi n2 n1; cc r-crq n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
18 as may justly deserve that denomination: Great deliverance giveth he to His King. as may justly deserve that denomination: Great deliverance gives he to His King. c-acp vmb av-j vvi d n1: j n1 vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
19 It is indeed most undeniably true, that in a large and unlimited sense every Sovereign Prince may be styled God's King, since the most Arbitrary Tyrants and most forcible Usurpers, are without question ordained by God, according as he testifies of himself, Is there any evil in the City, It is indeed most undeniably true, that in a large and unlimited sense every Sovereign Prince may be styled God's King, since the most Arbitrary Tyrants and most forcible Usurpers, Are without question ordained by God, according as he Testifies of himself, Is there any evil in the city, pn31 vbz av av-ds av-j j, cst p-acp dt j cc j n1 d j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn npg1 n1, p-acp dt av-ds j-jn n2 cc av-ds j n2, vbr p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1, vvg c-acp pns31 vvz pp-f px31, vbz a-acp d n-jn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
20 and I have not done it? But what we here mean by His King, is such a King as is designed by God to be the instrument of signal Mercies, and I have not done it? But what we Here mean by His King, is such a King as is designed by God to be the Instrument of signal mercies, cc pns11 vhb xx vdn pn31? cc-acp r-crq pns12 av vvb p-acp po31 n1, vbz d dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
21 and an extraordinary Blessing to the people which he governs: and an extraordinary Blessing to the people which he governs: cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
22 And in such a Prince as we now speak of, these three following Qualifications are generally found. And in such a Prince as we now speak of, these three following Qualifications Are generally found. cc p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pns12 av vvb pp-f, d crd vvg n2 vbr av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
23 1. A visible and more than common designation of him to the Government. 1. A visible and more than Common designation of him to the Government. crd dt j cc av-dc cs j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
24 2. A Course of Government advantagious to his People, and tending to the Advancement of True Religion. 2. A Course of Government advantageous to his People, and tending to the Advancement of True Religion. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
25 3. A Life Exemplary and Unblameable in his private Actions and Conversation. 3. A Life Exemplary and Unblameable in his private Actions and Conversation. crd dt n1 j cc j-u p-acp po31 j n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
26 1. Then, in order to denominating a Prince God's King, there is generally found a visible and more than common designation of him to the Government. 1. Then, in order to denominating a Prince God's King, there is generally found a visible and more than Common designation of him to the Government. crd av, p-acp n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 npg1 n1, a-acp vbz av-j vvn dt j cc av-dc cs j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
27 God, in his ordinary Dispensation of common Mercies, generally proceeds in a setled course; he makes his Sun to rise daily, his Rain to fall at its appointed Season; God, in his ordinary Dispensation of Common mercies, generally proceeds in a settled course; he makes his Sun to rise daily, his Rain to fallen At its appointed Season; np1, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f j n2, av-j vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1; pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
28 and thus he dispenses his usual Blessings after a familiar manner, in a regular way, and ties himself up (as it were) to Rule and Method: and thus he dispenses his usual Blessings After a familiar manner, in a regular Way, and ties himself up (as it were) to Rule and Method: cc av pns31 vvz po31 j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz px31 a-acp (c-acp pn31 vbdr) pc-acp vvi cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
29 But when he designs to bless remarkably, and to give extraordinary Instances of his good Will and Favour, he then has no other bounds but his own Omnipotency, But when he designs to bless remarkably, and to give extraordinary Instances of his good Will and Favour, he then has no other bounds but his own Omnipotency, cc-acp c-crq pns31 n2 p-acp vvi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, pns31 av vhz dx j-jn n2 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
30 and constrains us to confess, that it is the Lord's doing, by making his proceedings appear marvellous in our eyes. Thus, and constrains us to confess, that it is the Lord's doing, by making his proceedings appear marvellous in our eyes. Thus, cc vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt n1|vbz vdg, p-acp vvg po31 n2-vvg vvi j p-acp po12 n2. av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
31 if a Nation be to be rescued from Slavery, a Moses shall be sent in the power of Miracles; if a nation be to be rescued from Slavery, a Moses shall be sent in the power of Miracles; cs dt n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, dt np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
32 if a tottering Government be to be settled and confirmed, a David shall be conducted to the Helm, by a constant Series of most especial Providences; if a tottering Government be to be settled and confirmed, a David shall be conducted to the Helm, by a constant Series of most especial Providences; cs dt j-vvg n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, dt np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f ds j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
33 if Idolatry be to be rooted out, a Jehu shall be Anointed to it in a particular and solemn manner; if Idolatry be to be rooted out, a Jehu shall be Anointed to it in a particular and solemn manner; cs n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn av, dt np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
34 that so, at the same time that we are sensible of the Mercy, we may also perceive from whose hand it comes; that so, At the same time that we Are sensible of the Mercy, we may also perceive from whose hand it comes; cst av, p-acp dt d n1 cst pns12 vbr j pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
35 that God may not only give Blessings unto his People, but may make unto himself also a glorious Name. that God may not only give Blessings unto his People, but may make unto himself also a glorious Name. cst np1 vmb xx av-j vvb n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vmb vvi p-acp px31 av dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
36 For indeed, we are all too apt to sacrifice to our Net (as the Prophet words it) to ascribe our successes to our own endeavours, For indeed, we Are all too apt to sacrifice to our Net (as the Prophet words it) to ascribe our Successes to our own endeavours, p-acp av, pns12 vbr d av j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 (c-acp dt n1 n2 pn31) pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
37 than which we cannot offer a greater affront to the Almighty, Author of them: than which we cannot offer a greater affront to the Almighty, Author of them: cs r-crq pns12 vmbx vvi dt jc n1 p-acp dt j-jn, n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
38 God therefore being willing to assert and vindicate his own Honour, and being jealous of his Glory, which he will not give to another, interposes visibly in such remarkable occurrences, God Therefore being willing to assert and vindicate his own Honour, and being jealous of his Glory, which he will not give to Another, interposes visibly in such remarkable occurrences, np1 av vbg j p-acp vvb cc vvi po31 d n1, cc vbg j pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp j-jn, n2 av-j p-acp d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
39 and by so doing extorts a Confession, that we were not delivered by our own strength, and by so doing extorts a Confessi, that we were not Delivered by our own strength, cc p-acp av vdg vvz dt n1, cst pns12 vbdr xx vvn p-acp po12 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
40 neither did our own arm save us; neither did our own arm save us; dx vdd po12 d n1 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
41 but his right hand, and his arm, and the light of his countenance, because he had a favour for us. but his right hand, and his arm, and the Light of his countenance, Because he had a favour for us. cc-acp po31 j-jn n1, cc po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
42 When we find things go on in the common road, and proceed forward in an unbroken course, When we find things go on in the Common road, and proceed forward in an unbroken course, c-crq pns12 vvb n2 vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc vvb av-j p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
43 if any alteration happens for the better, we are apt to impute it to Chance or Accident, if any alteration happens for the better, we Are apt to impute it to Chance or Accident, cs d n1 vvz p-acp dt jc, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
44 or the uncertain Vicissitude of Worldly affairs, and seldom do we look up to a higher Cause: or the uncertain Vicissitude of Worldly affairs, and seldom do we look up to a higher Cause: cc dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cc av vdb pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp dt jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
45 But, when in order to that end, we see the current of Affairs unaccountably diverted from its proper Channel, Ancient Constitutions abolished, and new ones introduced; But, when in order to that end, we see the current of Affairs unaccountably diverted from its proper Channel, Ancient Constitutions abolished, and new ones introduced; cc-acp, c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 av-j vvn p-acp po31 j n1, j n2 vvn, cc j pi2 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
46 and all this done as suddenly and surprizingly as a Scene is shifted in the Theatre; and all this done as suddenly and surprisingly as a Scene is shifted in the Theatre; cc d d vdn c-acp av-j cc av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
47 when when we see the mighty, against all manner of probability, brought down from his seat, and the humble and meek, against all human appearance, exalted to it, we cannot then but discover his hand in it, who raises up one and casts down another, we cannot but acknowledg that our Salvation is of the Lord. when when we see the mighty, against all manner of probability, brought down from his seat, and the humble and meek, against all human appearance, exalted to it, we cannot then but discover his hand in it, who raises up one and Cast down Another, we cannot but acknowledge that our Salvation is of the Lord. c-crq c-crq pns12 vvb dt j, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j cc j, p-acp d j n1, vvn p-acp pn31, pns12 vmbx av cc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vvz a-acp crd cc vvz a-acp j-jn, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi cst po12 n1 vbz pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
48 This therefore is the first Qualification generally found in such a Prince, as may justly be denominated God's King; a visible and more then common designation of him to the Government. This Therefore is the First Qualification generally found in such a Prince, as may justly be denominated God's King; a visible and more then Common designation of him to the Government. d av vbz dt ord n1 av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1, c-acp vmb av-j vbi vvn npg1 n1; dt j cc av-dc cs j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
49 But because this may be as well applied to Tyrants, who are sent by God for Scourges to a Rebellious Nation, But Because this may be as well applied to Tyrants, who Are sent by God for Scourges to a Rebellious nation, cc-acp p-acp d vmb vbi a-acp av vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp np1 c-acp vvz p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
50 as to those who are designed Protectors and Deliverers; therefore, as to those who Are designed Protectors and Deliverers; Therefore, c-acp p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn n2 cc n2; av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
51 A second Qualification of such a Prince, as may justly be denominated God's King, is a Course of Government advantageous to his People, A second Qualification of such a Prince, as may justly be denominated God's King, is a Course of Government advantageous to his People, dt ord n1 pp-f d dt n1, c-acp vmb av-j vbi vvn npg1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
52 and tending to the Advancement of True Religion. and tending to the Advancement of True Religion. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
53 The two great Ends which God proposes to himself, by sending a Blessing of so high a Nature, are the benefit of those to whom he sends it, The two great Ends which God proposes to himself, by sending a Blessing of so high a Nature, Are the benefit of those to whom he sends it, dt crd j n2 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp px31, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
54 and the Glory of his own great Name: and the Glory of his own great Name: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
55 The former of these cannot be attained, but by such a Course of Government as is advantageous to the People; The former of these cannot be attained, but by such a Course of Government as is advantageous to the People; dt j pp-f d vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
56 nor the later, unless it tend to the advancement of God's Worship in its Purity, and to the furtherance of true Religion: nor the later, unless it tend to the advancement of God's Worship in its Purity, and to the furtherance of true Religion: ccx dt jc, cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
57 But God neither lays his designs so shallowly, nor executes them so weakly, as to run any hazard of a disappointment; But God neither lays his designs so shallowly, nor executes them so weakly, as to run any hazard of a disappointment; cc-acp np1 av-dx vvz po31 n2 av av-j, ccx vvz pno32 av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
58 and consequently his ends will assuredly be compleated, and that probably by such means as I have already assigned. and consequently his ends will assuredly be completed, and that probably by such means as I have already assigned. cc av-j po31 n2 vmb av-vvn vbi vvd, cc cst av-j p-acp d n2 c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
59 And indeed this is the truest NONLATINALPHABET or touchstone, by which we may at any time be able to distinguish, And indeed this is the Truest or touchstone, by which we may At any time be able to distinguish, cc av d vbz dt js cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
60 whether God sends us a Prince in Mercy, or whether he gives us a King in his Anger; whither God sends us a Prince in Mercy, or whither he gives us a King in his Anger; cs np1 vvz pno12 dt n1 p-acp n1, cc cs pns31 vvz pno12 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
61 since those who are designed for the Executioners of his Vengeance, are as discernably advanced by the Divine Assistance, since those who Are designed for the Executioners of his Vengeance, Are as discernibly advanced by the Divine Assistance, p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbr p-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
62 as those who are intended for the Instruments of his Favour: as those who Are intended for the Instruments of his Favour: c-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
63 It is not therefore the bare Accession to a Crown by an unbeaten Path, that can denominate any one (in the sense of my Text) Gods King; but such a management of Affairs during his Administration, It is not Therefore the bore Accession to a Crown by an unbeaten Path, that can denominate any one (in the sense of my Text) God's King; but such a management of Affairs during his Administration, pn31 vbz xx av dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst vmb vvi d crd (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1) npg1 n1; p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
64 as may answer the intentions of unbounded Goodness. as may answer the intentions of unbounded goodness. c-acp vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
65 God sometimes conducts one to the Throne, and seats him in it, and when he has so done, abandons him to himself; God sometime conducts one to the Throne, and seats him in it, and when he has so done, abandons him to himself; np1 av n2 pi p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pno31 p-acp pn31, cc c-crq pns31 vhz av vdn, vvz pno31 pc-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
66 and then how different is the man from what he was before! all the expectation that was raised by his unusual promotion is most unhappily disappointed; and then how different is the man from what he was before! all the expectation that was raised by his unusual promotion is most unhappily disappointed; cc av c-crq j vbz dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds a-acp! d dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp po31 j n1 vbz av-ds av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
67 his Lusts and his Passions hurry him to extremities. Neither Law nor Conscience can set bounds to his Extravagancies; his Lustiest and his Passion hurry him to extremities. Neither Law nor Conscience can Set bounds to his Extravagancies; po31 n2 cc po31 n2 vvb pno31 p-acp n2. av-d n1 ccx n1 vmb vvi n2 p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
68 and his Exit is generally as shameful and as miserable, as his coming in was honourable and hopeful: and his Exit is generally as shameful and as miserable, as his coming in was honourable and hopeful: cc po31 np1 vbz av-j p-acp j cc a-acp j, c-acp po31 n-vvg a-acp vbds j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
69 But when God has appointed one to be his King, he does not only lead him to it by the hand, But when God has appointed one to be his King, he does not only led him to it by the hand, cc-acp c-crq np1 vhz vvn pi pc-acp vbi po31 n1, pns31 vdz xx av-j vvi pno31 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
70 and establish him in it, but upholds him also with his Power, and directs him with his Wisdom, that he may be able to go in and out before so great a People. and establish him in it, but upholds him also with his Power, and directs him with his Wisdom, that he may be able to go in and out before so great a People. cc vvi pno31 p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvz pno31 av p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp cc av a-acp av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
71 Then, the expectation which was at first raised by his signal advancement, is happily kept up by his worthy performances; Then, the expectation which was At First raised by his signal advancement, is happily kept up by his worthy performances; av, dt n1 r-crq vbds p-acp ord vvn p-acp po31 n1 n1, vbz av-j vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
72 then does Justice run down like waters, and Righteousness like a mighty stream; then does justice run down like waters, and Righteousness like a mighty stream; av vdz n1 vvi a-acp j n2, cc n1 av-j dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
73 because God has given his Judgments unto his King, and has poured out his spirit upon his Anointed. Because God has given his Judgments unto his King, and has poured out his Spirit upon his Anointed. c-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc vhz vvn av po31 n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
74 This therefore is the second Qualification of such a Prince, as may justly be denominated God's King, a course of Government advantageous to his People, This Therefore is the second Qualification of such a Prince, as may justly be denominated God's King, a course of Government advantageous to his People, d av vbz dt ord n1 pp-f d dt n1, c-acp vmb av-j vbi vvn npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
75 and tending to the advancement of true Religion. and tending to the advancement of true Religion. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
76 A Third Qualification by which a Prince may justly be denominated God's King, is a Life exemplary and unblamable in his private Actions and Conversation. A Third Qualification by which a Prince may justly be denominated God's King, is a Life exemplary and Unblamable in his private Actions and Conversation. dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn npg1 n1, vbz dt n1 j cc j p-acp po31 j n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
77 A Prince that is designed for a Scourge and an Avenger, is generally as ill a Man as he is a King; A Prince that is designed for a Scourge and an Avenger, is generally as ill a Man as he is a King; dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, vbz av-j p-acp j-jn dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
78 since it is the usual method of God's Providence, to burn the Rod after he has made use of it; since it is the usual method of God's Providence, to burn the Rod After he has made use of it; c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
79 and Executioners (we know) are seldom chosen out of the best of men; the basest and the worst are commonly thought good enough for such an Employment: and Executioners (we know) Are seldom chosen out of the best of men; the Basest and the worst Are commonly Thought good enough for such an Employment: cc n2 (pns12 vvb) vbr av vvn av pp-f dt js pp-f n2; dt js cc dt js vbr av-j vvn j av-d p-acp d dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
80 But where Blessings are dispensed, they are always transmitted through the hands of Favourites. The Mercy of God is his darling Attribute; But where Blessings Are dispensed, they Are always transmitted through the hands of Favourites. The Mercy of God is his darling Attribute; cc-acp c-crq n2 vbr vvn, pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po31 j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
81 nor will he ever prostitute it so far, as to impart it by the means of such who have themselves no title to it: nor will he ever prostitute it so Far, as to impart it by the means of such who have themselves no title to it: ccx vmb pns31 av vvi pn31 av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vhb px32 dx n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
82 The greatest of all mercies, the Covenant of Grace, was conveyed to mankind by his best-beloved; The greatest of all Mercies, the Covenant of Grace, was conveyed to mankind by his Best-beloved; dt js pp-f d n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
83 and so it is proportionably with subordinate Blessings: Now we know without holiness it is impossible to please God; and so it is proportionably with subordinate Blessings: Now we know without holiness it is impossible to please God; cc av pn31 vbz av-j p-acp j n2: av pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
84 and how shall he convey the refreshings of his goodness, by such a One as is the object of his displeasure? We cannot therefore look upon any one to be God's King, where we do not see some Rays of the Divine Perfection breaking forth in his Life and Conversation: and how shall he convey the refreshings of his Goodness, by such a One as is the Object of his displeasure? We cannot Therefore look upon any one to be God's King, where we do not see Some Rays of the Divine Perfection breaking forth in his Life and Conversation: cc q-crq vmb pns31 vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d dt pi a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? pns12 vmbx av vvi p-acp d pi p-acp vbb npg1 n1, c-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi d n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvg av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
85 And hence it is that the Royal Prophet, who names himself his King in the words of my Text, stiles himself in the Preface of this Psalm, the Servant of the Lord. And hence it is that the Royal Prophet, who names himself his King in the words of my Text, stile himself in the Preface of this Psalm, the Servant of the Lord. cc av pn31 vbz d dt j n1, r-crq vvz px31 po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
86 And certainly it is the greatest advantage imaginable, towards drawing down Blessings of the first magnitude upon a Nation, to have a Prince whose Actions are exemplary and unblamable; And Certainly it is the greatest advantage imaginable, towards drawing down Blessings of the First magnitude upon a nation, to have a Prince whose Actions Are exemplary and Unblamable; cc av-j pn31 vbz dt js n1 j, p-acp vvg a-acp n2 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vhi dt n1 rg-crq n2 vbr j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
87 since he is not only qualified thereby to be a fit Instrument for the conveyance of them; since he is not only qualified thereby to be a fit Instrument for the conveyance of them; c-acp pns31 vbz xx av-j vvn av pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
88 but by the strength and power of so eminent an Example, will probably influence his Subjects also, but by the strength and power of so eminent an Exampl, will probably influence his Subject's also, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f av j dt n1, vmb av-j n1 po31 n2-jn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
89 and fit them for the reception and improvement of them. and fit them for the reception and improvement of them. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
90 This therefore is the third Qualification of such a Prince as may justly be denominated God's King, a Life Exemplary and Unblamable in his private Actions and Conversation. This Therefore is the third Qualification of such a Prince as may justly be denominated God's King, a Life Exemplary and Unblamable in his private Actions and Conversation. np1 av vbz dt ord n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp vmb av-j vbi vvn npg1 n1, dt n1 j cc j p-acp po31 j n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 11
91 And indeed, the Royal Author of this Psalm of Thanksgiving might justly apply that title to himself, And indeed, the Royal Author of this Psalm of Thanksgiving might justly apply that title to himself, cc av, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 vmd av-j vvi d n1 p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
92 since he was signally qualified in these three particulars. since he was signally qualified in these three particulars. c-acp pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp d crd n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
93 Through what an amazing labyrinth of Dangers and of Difficulties did the clue of Divine Providence direct him to the Throne! Through what an amazing labyrinth of Dangers and of Difficulties did the Clue of Divine Providence Direct him to the Throne! p-acp r-crq dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n2 cc pp-f n2 vdd dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
94 How studiously did he consult the good of his Subjects, and how zealously did he establish Religion in its purity! How studiously did he consult the good of his Subject's, and how zealously did he establish Religion in its purity! c-crq av-j vdd pns31 vvi dt j pp-f po31 n2-jn, cc c-crq av-j vdd pns31 vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
95 How Examplary was his Life, and how Unblamable his Conversation! How Exemplary was his Life, and how Unblamable his Conversation! q-crq j vbds po31 n1, cc c-crq j po31 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
96 Well might he then assure himself of the Divine Protection, and that God would give great deliverance to his King. Well might he then assure himself of the Divine Protection, and that God would give great deliverance to his King. uh-av vmd pns31 av vvi px31 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc cst np1 vmd vvi j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
97 And this leads me to the consideration of my second General, namely, to shew, that to such a Prince as is God's King, God will give great deliverance: And this leads me to the consideration of my second General, namely, to show, that to such a Prince as is God's King, God will give great deliverance: cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 ord n1, av, pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vbz npg1 n1, np1 vmb vvi j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
98 Great deliverance giveth he to his King. Great deliverance gives he to his King. j n1 vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
99 God is not a man that he should repent, nor does he ever do things by halves, God is not a man that he should Repent, nor does he ever do things by halves, np1 vbz xx dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi, ccx vdz pns31 av vdb n2 p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
100 but will thoroughly compleat whatever he has designed: but will thoroughly complete whatever he has designed: cc-acp vmb av-j j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
101 To raise up a man after his own heart, to advance him by unusual methods to the Supreme Authority, to promote by his means the publick good both of Church and State; To raise up a man After his own heart, to advance him by unusual methods to the Supreme authority, to promote by his means the public good both of Church and State; pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 dt j j d pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
102 and when by the vigorous discharge of his Duty in so eminent a Station, he has exposed himself to dangers and to difficulties, to let him then sink poorly under them, were to impeach himself of impotency or inconstancy, either of which would derogate from the Divine Perfection. and when by the vigorous discharge of his Duty in so eminent a Station, he has exposed himself to dangers and to difficulties, to let him then sink poorly under them, were to impeach himself of impotency or inconstancy, either of which would derogate from the Divine Perfection. cc c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp av j dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 av vvi av-j p-acp pno32, vbdr pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-d pp-f r-crq vmd vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
103 God has engaged himself in honour, to stand by him whom he has so visibly acknowledged for his King; and if God be for him, who can be against him? How little will all the Tricks and Contrivances of human Policy be able to supplant or undermine him, who has the Wisdom of God to support him and sustain him! God has engaged himself in honour, to stand by him whom he has so visibly acknowledged for his King; and if God be for him, who can be against him? How little will all the Tricks and Contrivances of human Policy be able to supplant or undermine him, who has the Wisdom of God to support him and sustain him! np1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns31 vhz av av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1; cc cs np1 vbb p-acp pno31, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno31? c-crq j vmb d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
104 God bringeth the counsel of the Heathen to nought, and maketh the devices of the People of none effect: God brings the counsel of the Heathen to nought, and makes the devices of the People of none Effect: np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn p-acp pix, cc vv2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
105 But the counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, and the thoughts of his heart to all generations: But the counsel of the Lord Stands for ever, and the thoughts of his heart to all generations: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp av, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
106 How little can the united Forces of Conspiring Adversaries prevail against him, who has the Power of God to strengthen and uphold him! How little can the united Forces of Conspiring Adversaries prevail against him, who has the Power of God to strengthen and uphold him! c-crq av-j vmb dt j-vvn n2 pp-f vvg n2 vvi p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
107 He will not be afraid for ten thousands of the people, that should set themselves against him round about; He will not be afraid for ten thousands of the people, that should Set themselves against him round about; pns31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp crd crd pp-f dt n1, cst vmd vvi px32 p-acp pno31 av-j a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
108 for God smites all his enemies upon the cheek-bone, and breaks the teeth of the ungodly. for God smites all his enemies upon the cheekbone, and breaks the teeth of the ungodly. p-acp np1 vvz d po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
109 Since God has designed him for the performance of a work, he will not suffer him to faint till the Accomplishment of it; Since God has designed him for the performance of a work, he will not suffer him to faint till the Accomplishment of it; p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp j c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
110 for that were to frustrate his own intentions, and consequently to be inconsistent with himself; for that were to frustrate his own intentions, and consequently to be inconsistent with himself; p-acp d vbdr pc-acp vvi po31 d n2, cc av-j pc-acp vbi j p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
111 that were to make the workers of Iniquity to rejoyce and triumph, and to say over him, There, there, so would we have it; that were to make the workers of Iniquity to rejoice and triumph, and to say over him, There, there, so would we have it; cst vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, a-acp, a-acp, av vmd pns12 vhi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
112 to leave the two great ends at which he aim'd, the benefiting the publick, and the advancing true Religion, utterly imperfect and uncompleated; to leave the two great ends At which he aimed, the benefiting the public, and the advancing true Religion, utterly imperfect and uncompleted; pc-acp vvi dt crd j n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, dt j-vvg dt j, cc dt vvg j n1, av-j j cc vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
113 and to bring his own power into question and dispute: and to bring his own power into question and dispute: cc pc-acp vvi po31 d n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
114 And therefore Moses makes use of this argument effectually and successfully, to turn away God's Anger from the Jewish Congregation, by interesting the Divine Honour in their preservation, And Therefore Moses makes use of this argument effectually and successfully, to turn away God's Anger from the Jewish Congregation, by interesting the Divine Honour in their preservation, cc av np1 vvz n1 pp-f d n1 av-j cc av-j, pc-acp vvi av npg1 n1 p-acp dt jp n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
115 for perfecting the work which he had undertaken; for perfecting the work which he had undertaken; p-acp vvg dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
116 Now if thou shalt kill all these people (says he) as one man, then the Nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying, Now if thou shalt kill all these people (Says he) as one man, then the nations which have herd the fame of thee will speak, saying, av cs pns21 vm2 vvi d d n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp crd n1, cs dt n2 r-crq vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f pno21 vmb vvi, vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
117 Because the Lord was not able to bring this people into the Land which he sware unto them, Because the Lord was not able to bring this people into the Land which he sware unto them, c-acp dt n1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
118 therefore hath he slain them in the wilderness: Therefore hath he slave them in the Wilderness: av vhz pns31 vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
119 and now I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great as thou hast spoken. and now I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great as thou hast spoken. cc av pns11 vvb pno21, vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbi j c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
120 But, shall the designs of the Lord just come unto the birth, and can there be wanting strength to bring forth? No certainly, God will rise up as in mount Perazim, But, shall the designs of the Lord just come unto the birth, and can there be wanting strength to bring forth? No Certainly, God will rise up as in mount Perazim, p-acp, vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 j vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vmb a-acp vbi vvg n1 pc-acp vvi av? uh-dx av-j, np1 vmb vvi a-acp c-acp p-acp n1 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
121 and strengthen himself as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and strengthen himself as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; cc vvi px31 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmb vdi po31 n1, po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
122 and bring to pass his act, his strange act: and bring to pass his act, his strange act: cc vvb pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
123 He will give Salvation unto his King, and will deliver David his servant from the peril of the Sword; He will give Salvation unto his King, and will deliver David his servant from the peril of the Sword; pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vmb vvi np1 po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
124 he will hear his Anointed from his holy Heaven, even with the wholesome strength of his right hand. he will hear his Anointed from his holy Heaven, even with the wholesome strength of his right hand. pns31 vmb vvi po31 j-vvn p-acp po31 j n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
125 Having thus run over the two general Propositions which were contained in the words of my Text, I proceed in the third place, to consider the former of these two, which are naturally deducible from it, Having thus run over the two general Propositions which were contained in the words of my Text, I proceed in the third place, to Consider the former of these two, which Are naturally deducible from it, vhg av vvn p-acp dt crd j n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f d crd, r-crq vbr av-j j p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
126 and fitly accommodated to the present occasion; and fitly accommodated to the present occasion; cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
127 namely, to prove both from the qualifications generally found in such a Prince, and from the Deliverances given to him, that his present Majesty is God's King. namely, to prove both from the qualifications generally found in such a Prince, and from the Deliverances given to him, that his present Majesty is God's King. av, pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n2 av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31, cst po31 j n1 vbz npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 15
128 The first Qualification, as you have been told, is a visible and more than common designation of him to the Government: The First Qualification, as you have been told, is a visible and more than Common designation of him to the Government: dt ord n1, c-acp pn22 vhb vbn vvn, vbz dt j cc av-dc cs j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
129 And certainly, no Prince was ever advanced to the Sovereign Authority in a more remarkable manner, And Certainly, no Prince was ever advanced to the Sovereign authority in a more remarkable manner, cc av-j, dx n1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
130 or more evidently promoted by God himself, than ours was. or more evidently promoted by God himself, than ours was. cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp np1 px31, cs png12 vbds. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
131 For, how prodigious will it appear in future Story, that presently upon his Landing, with so inconsiderable a party is compared to the numerous multitudes that might have opposed him, he should quietly possess himself of the whole Kingdom, almost without the effusion of one drop of Blood! For, how prodigious will it appear in future Story, that presently upon his Landing, with so inconsiderable a party is compared to the numerous Multitudes that might have opposed him, he should quietly possess himself of the Whole Kingdom, almost without the effusion of one drop of Blood! p-acp, c-crq j vmb pn31 vvi p-acp j-jn n1, cst av-j p-acp po31 n-vvg, p-acp av j dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 cst vmd vhi vvn pno31, pns31 vmd av-jn vvi px31 pp-f dt j-jn n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
132 Who, but God alone, who has the hearts of all men in his hand, as the rivers of waters, Who, but God alone, who has the hearts of all men in his hand, as the Rivers of waters, q-crq, cc-acp np1 av-j, r-crq vhz dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
133 and turns them whithersoever he pleases, could have bowed the hearts of all the people to him, and turns them whithersoever he Pleases, could have bowed the hearts of all the people to him, cc vvz pno32 av pns31 vvz, vmd vhb vvn dt n2 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
134 even as the heart of one man? Could any thing be more strange or improbable, even as the heart of one man? Could any thing be more strange or improbable, av c-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1? vmd d n1 vbi av-dc j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
135 if we consider it after the manner of men, than that a King, peaceably possessed of the Throne of his Ancestors, established in the Government for several years, if we Consider it After the manner of men, than that a King, peaceably possessed of the Throne of his Ancestors, established in the Government for several Years, cs pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cs cst dt n1, av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
136 and thereby having had means to oblige many, should scarce find one in the extent of his Dominions, that durst maintain and espouse his cause against an Enemy, in all appearance much weaker than himself! and thereby having had means to oblige many, should scarce find one in the extent of his Dominions, that durst maintain and espouse his cause against an Enemy, in all appearance much Weaker than himself! cc av vhg vhn n2 pc-acp vvi d, vmd av-j vvi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cst vvd vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 av-d jc cs px31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
137 That an Army of English-men, and consequently Courageous, should unanimously Disband, without fighting a stroke in behalf of him who had raised them and maintained them? That so many different Factions which divided us among our selves, should unanimously agree in the same Resolution, That an Army of Englishmen, and consequently Courageous, should unanimously Disband, without fighting a stroke in behalf of him who had raised them and maintained them? That so many different Factions which divided us among our selves, should unanimously agree in the same Resolution, cst dt n1 pp-f np2, cc av-j j, vmd av-j vvi, p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vhd vvn pno32 cc vvd pno32? cst av d j n2 r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp po12 n2, vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 16
138 and fill up the vacant Throne by common consent, notwithstanding all former Heats and Animosities? Yet these almost impossible Suppositions did all concur, to advance his present Majesty to the Government of these Nations, and fill up the vacant Throne by Common consent, notwithstanding all former Heats and Animosities? Yet these almost impossible Suppositions did all concur, to advance his present Majesty to the Government of these nations, cc vvb a-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp d j n2 cc n2? av d av j n2 vdd av-d vvi, pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
139 and thereby to convince us that he is God's King. and thereby to convince us that he is God's King. cc av pc-acp vvi pno12 d pns31 vbz npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 17
140 A second Qualification, as you may remember, is a course of Government advantageous to his People, A second Qualification, as you may Remember, is a course of Government advantageous to his People, dt ord n1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
141 and tending to the advancement of True Religion: and tending to the advancement of True Religion: cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
142 And here also I may safely affirm, that his present Majesty has fully and sufficiently made good this Character. And Here also I may safely affirm, that his present Majesty has Fully and sufficiently made good this Character. cc av av pns11 vmb av-j vvi, cst po31 j n1 vhz av-j cc av-j vvd j d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
143 For, does not the English Reputation which was lately sullied, and almost totally Eclipsed, begin to shine out in its Ancient Lustre, For, does not the English Reputation which was lately sullied, and almost totally Eclipsed, begin to shine out in its Ancient Lustre, p-acp, vdz xx dt jp n1 r-crq vbds av-j vvn, cc av av-j vvn, vvb pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
144 and to dazle the Eyes of Foreign Beholders? Are not Liberty and Property, those two great priviledges which jointly make up the Birthright of an English-man; and to dazzle the Eyes of Foreign Beholders? are not Liberty and Property, those two great privileges which jointly make up the Birthright of an Englishman; cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2? vbr xx n1 cc n1, d crd j n2 r-crq av-j vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
145 and happily distinguish him from most other Subjects, rescued from the encroachments which they were about to sink under? Are not the several Courts of Justice and Equity advantageously redeemed from Bribery and Oppression, and happily distinguish him from most other Subjects, rescued from the encroachments which they were about to sink under? are not the several Courts of justice and Equity advantageously redeemed from Bribery and Oppression, cc av-j vvi pno31 p-acp ds j-jn np1, vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 vbdr a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp? vbr xx dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 17
146 and become in deed, what they were formerly but in name? But above and before all, is not our endanger'd and almost supplanted Religion setled again upon its sure Foundation, and become in deed, what they were formerly but in name? But above and before all, is not our endangered and almost supplanted Religion settled again upon its sure Foundation, cc vvi p-acp n1, r-crq pns32 vbdr av-j p-acp p-acp n1? p-acp a-acp cc p-acp d, vbz xx po12 vvd cc av vvn n1 vvn av p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
147 and not only by Law Established, but by Law protected also? Are not our Churches retrieved from their destined perversion to the use of Error and Superstition, and not only by Law Established, but by Law protected also? are not our Churches retrieved from their destined perversion to the use of Error and Superstition, cc xx av-j p-acp n1 vvn, cc-acp p-acp n1 vvn av? vbr xx po12 n2 vvn p-acp po32 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
148 and setled in the due Exercise of a Reasonable Service? These, and such like, have been the blessed Effects of his present Majesties Government, and settled in the due Exercise of a Reasonable Service? These, and such like, have been the blessed Effects of his present Majesties Government, cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1? np1, cc d av-j, vhb vbn dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po31 j ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
149 and they abundantly evince to us, That he is God's King. and they abundantly evince to us, That he is God's King. cc pns32 av-j vvi p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vbz npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 18
150 A Third Qualification, as you have been informed, is a Life Exemplary and Unblamable in his private Actions and Conversation: A Third Qualification, as you have been informed, is a Life Exemplary and Unblamable in his private Actions and Conversation: dt ord n1, c-acp pn22 vhb vbn vvn, vbz dt n1 j cc j p-acp po31 j n2 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
151 And here we ought to bless God, that we can now commend a Prince's Morals without the odious Imputation of Servile Flattery; And Here we ought to bless God, that we can now commend a Prince's Morals without the odious Imputation of Servile Flattery; cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi np1, cst pns12 vmb av vvi dt ng1 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
152 that we can extol in him the practice of such or such Vertues, without being thought to Ridicule him thereby for the Commission of the contrary Vices: that we can extol in him the practice of such or such Virtues, without being Thought to Ridicule him thereby for the Commission of the contrary Vices: cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f d cc d n2, p-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
153 That God has been graciously pleased to set one over us, who is not only a good King, That God has been graciously pleased to Set one over us, who is not only a good King, cst np1 vhz vbn av-j vvn pc-acp vvi pi p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz xx av-j dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
154 but a good Man too, and makes Greatness and Virtue no longer incompatible. but a good Man too, and makes Greatness and Virtue no longer incompatible. cc-acp dt j n1 av, cc vvz n1 cc n1 av-dx av-jc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
155 And O! that the Influence of good Example were as strong and prevalent as the Contagion of an ill one! And OH! that the Influence of good Exampl were as strong and prevalent as the Contagion of an ill one! cc uh cst dt n1 pp-f j n1 vbdr a-acp j cc j c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn crd! (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 18
156 And that both Sexes would be as ready to take Lessons from the Throne of Modesty and Sobriety, And that both Sexes would be as ready to take Lessons from the Throne of Modesty and Sobriety, cc cst d n2 vmd vbi a-acp j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
157 as they are generally prone to follow great Examples of Licesitiousness and Intemperance! as they Are generally prove to follow great Examples of Licesitiousness and Intemperance! c-acp pns32 vbr av-j j pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
158 I chuse to speak less than I ought upon this Head, lest I might be thought by some to say too much; I choose to speak less than I ought upon this Head, lest I might be Thought by Some to say too much; pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av-dc cs pns11 vmd p-acp d n1, cs pns11 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d pc-acp vvi av av-d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
159 and shall only add, that as well by this as by the two former qualifications, his present Majesty may justly challenge the denomination of God's King. and shall only add, that as well by this as by the two former qualifications, his present Majesty may justly challenge the denomination of God's King. cc vmb av-j vvi, cst c-acp av p-acp d c-acp p-acp dt crd j n2, po31 j n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 19
160 Another Branch of the proof proposed, was to be taken from the Deliverances which have been given him, by which also God has approved him to be his King. another Branch of the proof proposed, was to be taken from the Deliverances which have been given him, by which also God has approved him to be his King. j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn pno31, p-acp r-crq av np1 vhz vvn pno31 pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 19
161 If ever the Providence of God watched over any single person in so eminent a manner, If ever the Providence of God watched over any single person in so eminent a manner, cs av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d j n1 p-acp av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
162 as to make him seem to be the whole care of Heaven, his present Majesty has been blessed with that advantage: as to make him seem to be the Whole care of Heaven, his present Majesty has been blessed with that advantage: c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, po31 j n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
163 Not to insist upon the wonderful Deliverances he has experienced in his former years, being inured to Hardships and Difficulties, being bred up from a Child in the midst of Dangers, Not to insist upon the wondered Deliverances he has experienced in his former Years, being inured to Hardships and Difficulties, being bred up from a Child in the midst of Dangers, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 j n2, vbg vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, vbg vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
164 and having been a Man of War from his Youth: and having been a Man of War from his Youth: cc vhg vbn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 19
165 We shall find sufficient Instances of the Divine Favour and Protection, since his Auspicious Entrance upon the Government of these Kingdoms. We shall find sufficient Instances of the Divine Favour and Protection, since his Auspicious Entrance upon the Government of these Kingdoms. pns12 vmb vvi j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1, c-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
166 How did the Weapons of his Enemies drop out of their Hands upon his first Appearance within this Nation, How did the Weapons of his Enemies drop out of their Hands upon his First Appearance within this nation, q-crq vdd dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vvb av pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po31 ord n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
167 as if a Voice from Heaven had given Command, Touch not mine Anointed, and do my King no barm! as if a Voice from Heaven had given Command, Touch not mine Anointed, and do my King no barm! c-acp cs dt n1 p-acp n1 vhd vvn n1, vvb xx po11 j-vvn, cc vdb po11 n1 dx n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
168 How has he beeen surrounded with a Wall of Brass in the midst of Horror and Destruction! How has he been surrounded with a Wall of Brass in the midst of Horror and Destruction! uh-crq vhz pns31 vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
169 How has the Lord covered his Head in the day of Battle; and when Thousands have fallen on his side, and ten Thousands on his Right Hand, How has the Lord covered his Head in the day of Battle; and when Thousands have fallen on his side, and ten Thousands on his Right Hand, np1 vhz dt n1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc c-crq crd vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc crd crd p-acp po31 j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
170 yet has not suffered it to come nigh him! yet has not suffered it to come High him! av vhz xx vvn pn31 pc-acp vvi av-j pno31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
171 How industriously has he pursued and sought out Danger, and how constantly has that avoided him and fled before him! How industriously has he pursued and sought out Danger, and how constantly has that avoided him and fled before him! c-crq av-j vhz pns31 vvn cc vvd av n1, cc c-crq av-j vhz d vvn pno31 cc vvd p-acp pno31! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
172 How has God rebuked (in his Favour) the Winds and the Seas, and brought him forth safe from the horrours of the deep, and set his Feet upon a Rock, and ordered his goings! How has God rebuked (in his Favour) the Winds and the Seas, and brought him forth safe from the horrors of the deep, and Set his Feet upon a Rock, and ordered his goings! np1 vhz np1 vvd (p-acp po31 n1) dt n2 cc dt n2, cc vvd pno31 av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn, cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd po31 n2-vvg! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
173 How has he discovered and laid open to him the secret Machinations of his Treacherous Adversaries, How has he discovered and laid open to him the secret Machinations of his Treacherous Adversaries, uh-crq vhz pns31 vvn cc vvd j p-acp pno31 dt j-jn n2 pp-f po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
174 and made themselves to fall into the Trap which they had laid for him. and made themselves to fallen into the Trap which they had laid for him. cc vvd px32 p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 20
175 In a word, How has God protected him from perils by Land, and perils by Water, perils from his own Country-men, and perils from the Heathen! In a word, How has God protected him from perils by Land, and perils by Water, perils from his own Countrymen, and perils from the Heathen! p-acp dt n1, q-crq vhz np1 vvn pno31 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc n2 p-acp n1, n2 p-acp po31 d n2, cc n2 p-acp dt j-jn! (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
176 (as St. Paul expresses himself in his Catalogue of Distresses.) Well may we then conclude with the Royal Psalmist, That many and grievous have been his Troubles, (as Saint Paul Expresses himself in his Catalogue of Distresses.) Well may we then conclude with the Royal Psalmist, That many and grievous have been his Troubles, (c-acp n1 np1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2.) n1 vmb pns12 av vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst d cc j vhb vbn po31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
177 but the Lord has delivered him out of them all; but the Lord has Delivered him out of them all; cc-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno31 av pp-f pno32 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
178 and both by the qualifications required in such a Person, and by the great Deliverances which he has given to him, has undeniably demonstrated that he is His King. and both by the qualifications required in such a Person, and by the great Deliverances which he has given to him, has undeniably demonstrated that he is His King. cc d p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp d dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno31, vhz av-j vvn cst pns31 vbz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
179 But, as if it were a small thing in the Eye of the Lord to rescue and relieve him out of all his Distresses, But, as if it were a small thing in the Eye of the Lord to rescue and relieve him out of all his Distresses, p-acp, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 av pp-f d po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
180 and to give great deliverance unto This His King. He has done yet more for him and us; and to give great deliverance unto This His King. He has done yet more for him and us; cc p-acp vvb j n1 p-acp d po31 n1. pns31 vhz vdn av av-dc p-acp pno31 cc pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
181 he has added to his Deliverance Success and Triumph, witness the happy Reduction of the Neighbouring Nation: he has added to his Deliverance Success and Triumph, witness the happy Reduction of the Neighbouring nation: pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 n1 cc n1, vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
182 So that he has not only saved his life from destruction, but has crowned him also with mercy and loving-kindness; as for his Enemies he has clothed them with shame, So that he has not only saved his life from destruction, but has crowned him also with mercy and Lovingkindness; as for his Enemies he has clothed them with shame, av cst pns31 vhz xx av-j vvd po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vhz vvn pno31 av p-acp n1 cc n1; c-acp p-acp po31 n2 pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
183 but upon himself he has made his Crown to flourish. but upon himself he has made his Crown to flourish. cc-acp p-acp px31 pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
184 Certainly, the consideration of such extraordinary advantages, should powerfully induce us to give praise unto God, who has given such great deliverance to his King, and communicated by Him such Benefits to us all. Certainly, the consideration of such extraordinary advantages, should powerfully induce us to give praise unto God, who has given such great deliverance to his King, and communicated by Him such Benefits to us all. av-j, dt n1 pp-f d j n2, vmd av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn d j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp pno31 d n2 p-acp pno12 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 21
185 And this leads me to the consideration of the Fourth and last General, being the second Proposition deducible from the words of my Text; And this leads me to the consideration of the Fourth and last General, being the second Proposition deducible from the words of my Text; cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord cc ord n1, vbg dt ord n1 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 22
186 namely, To enquire what Returns are due from us to God, for the great deliverance which he has given to his King. namely, To inquire what Returns Are due from us to God, for the great deliverance which he has given to his King. av, pc-acp vvi r-crq vvz vbr j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 22
187 Ingratitude is not only the basest, but the most dangerous too of all Vices, and draws after it a Train of Consequences, no less fatal and destructive, Ingratitude is not only the Basest, but the most dangerous too of all Vices, and draws After it a Train of Consequences, no less fatal and destructive, n1 vbz xx av-j dt js, cc-acp dt av-ds j av pp-f d n2, cc vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f n2, av-dx av-dc j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
188 than they are shameful and dishonourable: than they Are shameful and dishonourable: cs pns32 vbr j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
189 Even amongst Men themselves, he forfeits all Title to future Favours, that is unthankful for those which he has already received; Even among Men themselves, he forfeits all Title to future Favours, that is unthankful for those which he has already received; av p-acp n2 px32, pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp j-jn n2, cst vbz j p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
190 and nothing makes a Man less befriended in his necessity, or more unpitied in his adversity, and nothing makes a Man less befriended in his necessity, or more unpitied in his adversity, cc pix vvz dt n1 av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc av-dc j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
191 than the black Imputation and Character of an ungrateful person: than the black Imputation and Character of an ungrateful person: cs dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
192 But when the Case is stated between God and Man, the woful effects of so degenerate a temper are vastly greater and more pernicious: But when the Case is stated between God and Man, the woeful effects of so degenerate a temper Are vastly greater and more pernicious: cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 cc n1, dt j n2 pp-f av j dt n1 vbr av-j jc cc av-dc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
193 for then, we do not only cut off our own expectations, and render our selves uncapable of future mercies; for then, we do not only Cut off our own Expectations, and render our selves uncapable of future Mercies; c-acp av, pns12 vdb xx av-j vvn a-acp po12 d n2, cc vvb po12 n2 j pp-f j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
194 but we lose the advantage also of all our former Blessings, and by an unhappy kind of Alchymy convert them into Curses. but we loose the advantage also of all our former Blessings, and by an unhappy kind of Alchemy convert them into Curses. cc-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 av pp-f d po12 j n2, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno32 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 22
195 How signally and remarkably we have lately felt the comfortable Refreshings of the Divine Goodness, none can be so stupid as to be ignorant, none so impudent as to deny: How signally and remarkably we have lately felt the comfortable Refreshings of the Divine goodness, none can be so stupid as to be ignorant, none so impudent as to deny: c-crq av-j cc av-j pns12 vhb av-j vvn dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1, pix vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vbi j, pix av j c-acp pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
196 If we look upon the Preservation and Establishment of our tottering Religion, the happy Union of our selves at home, If we look upon the Preservation and Establishment of our tottering Religion, the happy union of our selves At home, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg n1, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1-an, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
197 and the successful progress of our Arms abroad, we cannot but acknowledge, that God has compassed us about with Songs of deliverance; and the successful progress of our Arms abroad, we cannot but acknowledge, that God has compassed us about with Songs of deliverance; cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 av, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
198 if we consider the many Dangers and Distresses from which it has pleased the good Providence of God to protect his present Majesty, both as to open Violence and secret Practices, if we Consider the many Dangers and Distresses from which it has pleased the good Providence of God to Pact his present Majesty, both as to open Violence and secret Practices, cs pns12 vvb dt d n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, d c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 cc j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
199 so that no weapon, no design formed against him has prospered, and how he has been pleased to bring him back to his longing People in Health and Safety, we cannot but confess, that great deliverance has he given to his King: so that no weapon, no Design formed against him has prospered, and how he has been pleased to bring him back to his longing People in Health and Safety, we cannot but confess, that great deliverance has he given to his King: av cst dx n1, dx n1 vvn p-acp pno31 vhz vvn, cc c-crq pns31 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi, cst j n1 vhz pns31 vvn p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
200 And from both considerations we must necessarily infer, that vast Returns of Gratitude are due upon our side; And from both considerations we must necessarily infer, that vast Returns of Gratitude Are due upon our side; cc p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst j vvz pp-f n1 vbr j-jn p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
201 which we are obliged to pay after the following manner: First, By Praises and Thanksgivings to Almighty God, the Author and Fountain of them all. which we Are obliged to pay After the following manner: First, By Praises and Thanksgivings to Almighty God, the Author and Fountain of them all. r-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1: ord, p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp j-jn np1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 23
202 So many visible appearances of the Divine Providence have intitled God to the sole Honour of our signal Deliverances, that it would be a direct robbing him of his Glory, to pretend to ascribe it to any other; So many visible appearances of the Divine Providence have entitled God to the sole Honour of our signal Deliverances, that it would be a Direct robbing him of his Glory, to pretend to ascribe it to any other; av d j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vhb vvd np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 n2, cst pn31 vmd vbi dt j vvg pno31 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
203 he having acted upon these occasions, as he expresses himself by the Prophet Isaiah; And I looked, he having acted upon these occasions, as he Expresses himself by the Prophet Isaiah; And I looked, pns31 vhg vvn p-acp d n2, c-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 np1; cc pns11 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
204 and there was none to help; and I wondred that there was none to uphold; then my own Arm brought Salvation. and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold; then my own Arm brought Salvation. cc a-acp vbds pix pc-acp vvi; cc pns11 vvd cst pc-acp vbds pix pc-acp vvi; av po11 d n1 vvd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
205 Thus God arose, and his and our Enemies were scattered; and they that hated both him and us, fled before him. Therefore not unto us, O Lord, neither to King nor People, not unto us, but unto thy Name give praise, Thus God arose, and his and our Enemies were scattered; and they that hated both him and us, fled before him. Therefore not unto us, Oh Lord, neither to King nor People, not unto us, but unto thy Name give praise, av np1 vvd, cc po31 cc po12 n2 vbdr vvn; cc pns32 cst vvd d pno31 cc pno12, vvn p-acp pno31. av xx p-acp pno12, uh n1, av-dx p-acp n1 ccx n1, xx p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp po21 n1 vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
206 for thy loving mercy and for thy truths sake. Nor must we think it sufficient to draw near thus unto God with our mouths, for thy loving mercy and for thy truths sake. Nor must we think it sufficient to draw near thus unto God with our mouths, p-acp po21 j-vvg n1 cc p-acp po21 ng1 n1. ccx vmb pns12 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi j av p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
207 and to honour him with our lips, to give him only a verbal acknowledgment; and to honour him with our lips, to give him only a verbal acknowledgment; cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
208 no, we must demonstrate our gratitude to be real and substantial, by making that return which he chiefly expects, in the amendment of our Lives and Conversations: no, we must demonstrate our gratitude to be real and substantial, by making that return which he chiefly expects, in the amendment of our Lives and Conversations: uh-dx, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j, p-acp vvg d n1 r-crq pns31 av-jn vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
209 according to the instruction of the Prophet Micah, He hath shewn thee, O man, such things as be good; according to the instruction of the Prophet micah, He hath shown thee, Oh man, such things as be good; vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, pns31 vhz vvn pno21, uh n1, d n2 c-acp vbb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
210 and now what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and now what does the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, cc av q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb pp-f pno21, cc-acp pc-acp vdi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 24
211 and to walk humbly with thy God? and to walk humbly with thy God? cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po21 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 25
212 But Secondly, We must testifie our gratitude for these Deliverances, by Loyalty and Obedience to their present Majesties, the blessed Objects of some of these Mercies, But Secondly, We must testify our gratitude for these Deliverances, by Loyalty and obedience to their present Majesties, the blessed Objects of Some of these mercies, p-acp ord, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 j n2, dt j-vvn n2 pp-f d pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
213 and the happy Instruments of all the others; and the happy Instruments of all the Others; cc dt j n2 pp-f d dt n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
214 and having rendered unto God the things that are God's, we must also render unto Coesar the things which be Coesars. Nor indeed can we, without the highest dis-respect to God himself, be wanting in our Duty to two such Princes, whom he has so signally declared to be His King and Queen. Now this Obedience must be expressed by a due Recognition of their just Authority, by Prayers and Supplications offered up in their behalf, by a decent and respectful Behaviour towards them, and having rendered unto God the things that Are God's, we must also render unto Caesar the things which be Coesars. Nor indeed can we, without the highest disrespect to God himself, be wanting in our Duty to two such Princes, whom he has so signally declared to be His King and Queen. Now this obedience must be expressed by a due Recognition of their just authority, by Prayers and Supplications offered up in their behalf, by a decent and respectful Behaviour towards them, cc vhg vvn p-acp np1 dt n2 cst vbr npg1, pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp np1 dt n2 r-crq vbb npg1. ccx av vmb pns12, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp np1 px31, vbb vvg p-acp po12 n1 p-acp crd d n2, ro-crq pns31 vhz av av-j vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n1 cc n1. av d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 j n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
215 and by Reverent Expressions in relation to them; and by Reverend Expressions in Relation to them; cc p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
216 but chiefly and especially, by a hearty and vigorous Assistance of them both with our Lives and Fortunes, but chiefly and especially, by a hearty and vigorous Assistance of them both with our Lives and Fortune's, cc-acp av-jn cc av-j, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f pno32 d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
217 for the compleating those great Deliverances, which God through them has so happily begun. for the completing those great Deliverances, which God through them has so happily begun. p-acp dt vvg d j n2, r-crq np1 p-acp pno32 vhz av av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 25
218 Thirdly, We must testifie our Gratitude for these Deliverances, by Love and Assection one towards another, the mutual sharers and partakers of them. Thirdly, We must testify our Gratitude for these Deliverances, by Love and Assecution one towards Another, the mutual sharers and partakers of them. ord, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
219 Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, for Brethren to dwell together in Unity! Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, for Brothers to dwell together in Unity! vvb, c-crq j cc j dt n1 pn31 vbz, c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
220 Let us, in the name of God, lay aside all manner of rancour and malice, all unseemly heats and animosities, all odious names of Parties and of Factions, Let brotherly love continue, and the only Contention amongst us be, who shall most Zealously serve his God, who shall most Vigorously assist his Prince, Let us, in the name of God, lay aside all manner of rancour and malice, all unseemly heats and animosities, all odious names of Parties and of Factions, Let brotherly love continue, and the only Contention among us be, who shall most Zealously serve his God, who shall most Vigorously assist his Prince, vvb pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb av d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d j n2 cc n2, d j n2 pp-f n2 cc pp-f n2, vvb av-j n1 vvi, cc dt j n1 p-acp pno12 vbi, r-crq vmb av-ds av-j vvi po31 n1, r-crq vmb av-ds av-j vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
221 and who shall most Cordially affect each other. and who shall most Cordially affect each other. cc r-crq vmb av-ds av-j vvi d n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
222 Thus (as St. Peter advises, Let us add to our godliness brotherly kindness,) and to brotherly kindness charity. Thus (as Saint Peter advises, Let us add to our godliness brotherly kindness,) and to brotherly kindness charity. av (c-acp n1 np1 vvz, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n1 av-j n1,) cc p-acp j n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 26
223 And therefore Fourthly and Lastly, We must testifie our gratitude for these Deliverances, by shewing Charity to our distressed Brethren. And Therefore Fourthly and Lastly, We must testify our gratitude for these Deliverances, by showing Charity to our distressed Brothers. cc av ord cc ord, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po12 j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 26
224 It is the most natural Return of Thankfulness to Almighty God for rescuing us from our Distresses, It is the most natural Return of Thankfulness to Almighty God for rescuing us from our Distresses, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn np1 p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 26
225 when we endeavour to Copy out that great Original, by relieving (as far as we can) the necessities of others: when we endeavour to Copy out that great Original, by relieving (as Far as we can) the necessities of Others: c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 av cst j j-jn, p-acp vvg (c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb) dt n2 pp-f n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 26
226 For, can we be truly thankful for Mercies, and not love that God from whom we have received them? And he that says he loves God, For, can we be truly thankful for mercies, and not love that God from whom we have received them? And he that Says he loves God, c-acp, vmb pns12 vbi av-j j p-acp n2, cc xx vvi cst np1 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno32? cc pns31 cst vvz pns31 vvz np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 26
227 and hates (that is, relieves not) his brother, is a liar, says the Apostle, and the truth is not in him. and hates (that is, relieves not) his brother, is a liar, Says the Apostle, and the truth is not in him. cc vvz (cst vbz, vvz xx) po31 n1, vbz dt n1, vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 27
228 In a word, a grateful Return must be made, in such a manner as we know is well-pleasing and acceptable to God; In a word, a grateful Return must be made, in such a manner as we know is Well-pleasing and acceptable to God; p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pns12 vvb vbz j cc j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 27
229 and therefore to do good and to distribute, we must not forget, for with such Sacrifices God is wellpleased. and Therefore to do good and to distribute, we must not forget, for with such Sacrifices God is wellpleased. cc av pc-acp vdi j cc pc-acp vvi, pns12 vmb xx vvi, c-acp p-acp d n2 np1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 27
230 To him, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three Persons but One God of Mercy, be ascribed all Honour, Glory, To him, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three Persons but One God of Mercy, be ascribed all Honour, Glory, p-acp pno31, dt n1, n1, cc j n1, crd n2 p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1, vbb vvn d n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 27
231 and Thanksgiving, for the manifold Blessings which he has conferred upon us all, and for the great Deliverance which he has given to his King. FINIS. and Thanksgiving, for the manifold Blessings which he has conferred upon us all, and for the great Deliverance which he has given to his King. FINIS. cc n1, p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 d, cc p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 27

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