A sermon preached at the anniversary meeting of the natives of St. Martins in the Fields, at their own parochial church, on May 29, 1684 by Richard Burd, A.M., chaplain to the Right Honourable the Lord President, and lecturer of St. Mary Aldermanbury ; published at the request of the stewards.
BY the Stone, which was here discarded and thrown aside, is certainly typified and prefigured the rejection of our blessed Saviour, the casting off and renouncing of the Messias, who was sent into the world to be a light unto the Gentiles, and to be the glory of the people Israel.
BY the Stone, which was Here discarded and thrown aside, is Certainly typified and prefigured the rejection of our blessed Saviour, the casting off and renouncing of the Messias, who was sent into the world to be a Light unto the Gentiles, and to be the glory of the people Israel.
And the Builders, that thus despised his domination and rule over them, were the Scribes and Pharisees, those hypocritical and Sanctimonious Zealots, who all along most despitefully treated him,
And the Builders, that thus despised his domination and Rule over them, were the Scribes and Pharisees, those hypocritical and Sanctimonious Zealots, who all along most despitefully treated him,
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and so made him, tho once a stone rejected by the builders, the chief and Head of the Corner, uniting both Jews and Gentiles into one Spiritual-building.
and so made him, though once a stone rejected by the Builders, the chief and Head of the Corner, uniting both jews and Gentiles into one Spiritual building.
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And St. Peter proves as much in the audience of many thousands of the Jews, Nemine contradicente. Acts 4.11. Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, this is the stone that was set at nought of you builders, which is now exalted into Heaven, and become Head of the Church as well Triumpant as Militant here upon Earth.
And Saint Peter Proves as much in the audience of many thousands of the jews, Nemine Contradicting. Acts 4.11. jesus christ of Nazareth, whom you Crucified, this is the stone that was Set At nought of you Builders, which is now exalted into Heaven, and become Head of the Church as well Triumpant as Militant Here upon Earth.
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So that the Text as it is legible in the Gospels, undoubtedly points at the Crucifixion of the Messias by the Scribes and Pharisees. But if we turn to the 118. Psalm, whence the words are quoted,
So that the Text as it is legible in the Gospels, undoubtedly points At the Crucifixion of the Messias by the Scribes and Pharisees. But if we turn to the 118. Psalm, whence the words Are quoted,
for it exactly, corresponds to the condition and circumstances of David, who had been long exercised with many potent enemies and afflictions on every side;
for it exactly, corresponds to the condition and Circumstances of David, who had been long exercised with many potent enemies and afflictions on every side;
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Yet God at length stood up in his defence, hearing him in all his troubles, redressing his grievances, helping him to subdue and discomfit all the various hosts of his enemies;
Yet God At length stood up in his defence, hearing him in all his Troubles, redressing his grievances, helping him to subdue and discomfit all the various hosts of his enemies;
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and maugre all difficulties and oppositions bringing him back from exile, and establishing him on the Throne of his Kingdom over Israel as well as Judah; making him (tho at first a stone rejected by the builders, yet at last) Head of the corner. Then did holy David pen this Psalm as tis conjectur'd,
and maugre all difficulties and oppositions bringing him back from exile, and establishing him on the Throne of his Kingdom over Israel as well as Judah; making him (though At First a stone rejected by the Builders, yet At last) Head of the corner. Then did holy David pen this Psalm as this conjectured,
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So now, let every member of this Loyal Assembly, according to the design and occasion of this solem Anniversary Festival, pour out in the presence of God, all imaginable praise and glory for a deliverance,
So now, let every member of this Loyal Assembly, according to the Design and occasion of this solemn Anniversary Festival, pour out in the presence of God, all imaginable praise and glory for a deliverance,
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as stupendious and amazing for number, weight and measure, as ever God in his wise Providence dispensed unto the men of Judah, or any other people since the inchoation of the world.
as stupendious and amazing for number, weight and measure, as ever God in his wise Providence dispensed unto the men of Judah, or any other people since the inchoation of the world.
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I appeal to the Chronicles of the most early times, and challenge all Registers of whatsoever Age to instance in any Kingdom or Republick, that has been reduced to so low an ebb, to such sad extremities,
I appeal to the Chronicles of the most early times, and challenge all Registers of whatsoever Age to instance in any Kingdom or Republic, that has been reduced to so low an ebb, to such sad extremities,
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We were along time like the Captive Jews in Babylon, a grievous and afflicted people; and had our Country depopulated by the inroads of mercyless and imperious Tyrants;
We were along time like the Captive jews in Babylon, a grievous and afflicted people; and had our Country depopulated by the inroads of mercyless and imperious Tyrants;
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his Sons and all the Royal Line proscribed out of the Kingdom; Several of the prime Nobility hastily dispatch'd to attend the Funerals of their Royal Master;
his Sons and all the Royal Line proscribed out of the Kingdom; Several of the prime Nobilt hastily dispatched to attend the Funerals of their Royal Master;
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and thousands of other inferiour Subjects Ecclesiastical as well as Civil, had all their necks crush'd to peices by the Chariot-wheels of insulting Pharaoh. Yea Gods holy Vineyard too miserably laid wast and troden under foot,
and thousands of other inferior Subjects Ecclesiastical as well as Civil, had all their necks crushed to Pieces by the Chariot wheels of insulting Pharaoh. Yea God's holy Vineyard too miserably laid waste and trodden under foot,
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and that very Church, which was once so remarkable for its Orthodox faith, good discipline, wholesome Canons, modest and decent way of worship, all brought to nought;
and that very Church, which was once so remarkable for its Orthodox faith, good discipline, wholesome Canonas, modest and decent Way of worship, all brought to nought;
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And after those many attempts that were made, and all honest and ingenious minds had strove their utmost to stop this impetuous torrent and retreive their Country from such a Sea of miseries:
And After those many attempts that were made, and all honest and ingenious minds had strove their utmost to stop this impetuous torrent and retreive their Country from such a Sea of misery's:
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then did God speak peace to this British Island, and wrought our delivery in a trice, infatuating all the Counsels of the Mighty, undermining all their projects and secret Machinations, strangely scattering all the bands and Militia of the Nation;
then did God speak peace to this Brit Island, and wrought our delivery in a trice, infatuating all the Counsels of the Mighty, undermining all their projects and secret Machinations, strangely scattering all the bans and Militia of the nation;
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and with wonderful ease and safety, restoring our most gracious Soveraign to all his Kingdoms, and his Loving Subjects to their just rights and liberties;
and with wondered ease and safety, restoring our most gracious Sovereign to all his Kingdoms, and his Loving Subject's to their just rights and Liberties;
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together with a profound peace and plenty, and an universal joy, and gladsomeness on every brow accompanying the return of so indulgent and merciful a Prince,
together with a profound peace and plenty, and an universal joy, and gladsomeness on every brow accompanying the return of so indulgent and merciful a Prince,
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The sin, which the Builders here in the Text were guilty of, was open Rebellion and disloyalty to our blessed Saviour, resolving that he should have no rule or Kingship over them,
The since, which the Builders Here in the Text were guilty of, was open Rebellion and disloyalty to our blessed Saviour, resolving that he should have no Rule or Kingship over them,
and study no more to reject and throw aside the head stone of the corner: Than thirdly and lastly, I will give some modest and short reflexions upon the day, and so conclude.
and study no more to reject and throw aside the head stone of the corner: Than Thirdly and lastly, I will give Some modest and short reflexions upon the day, and so conclude.
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they that despise and set light by Princes, refusing the homage that is due unto them, expresly sin against the fifth Commandment, which obliges us to honour our parents,
they that despise and Set Light by Princes, refusing the homage that is due unto them, expressly since against the fifth Commandment, which obliges us to honour our Parents,
Add to this, the base ingratitude that such men must needs be guilty of, that can find in their hearts thus to slight and contemn them after all the care and pains they have taken for their security and well-being.
Add to this, the base ingratitude that such men must needs be guilty of, that can find in their hearts thus to slight and contemn them After all the care and pains they have taken for their security and well-being.
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And surely it must be ingratitude with a witness to deny honour and deference to those, by whose wise conduct and Government we owe e'ne our lives, fortunes, liberties, Religion, and what not.
And surely it must be ingratitude with a witness to deny honour and deference to those, by whose wise conduct and Government we owe e'ne our lives, fortune's, Liberties, Religion, and what not.
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and esteem them sacred, in as much as they are Gods Deputies and Viceroys, whom next under himself he hath intrusted with the care and administration of his people.
and esteem them sacred, in as much as they Are God's Deputies and Viceroys, whom next under himself he hath Entrusted with the care and administration of his people.
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but lies upon the Prince which sent him, and who no doubt will avenge the wrong that is done him in the person of his Minister? or suppose a man should have his Picture stabbed through with a Sword,
but lies upon the Prince which sent him, and who not doubt will avenge the wrong that is done him in the person of his Minister? or suppose a man should have his Picture stabbed through with a Sword,
and study a punishment accordingly? Why thus will God do to all those that affront the Supream Powers, they being his Ambassadours and Delegates, and serve as so many pictures and images to represent Gods great power and Soveraignty over his people. Nay!
and study a punishment accordingly? Why thus will God do to all those that affront the Supreme Powers, they being his ambassadors and Delegates, and serve as so many pictures and Images to represent God's great power and Sovereignty over his people. Nay!
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God has given to Kings and Princes his own August and venerable name — I have said ye are Gods — And in the 1 Chron. the Throne, which they sat upon, is styled Gods throne — wherefore seeing God himself has so highly Dignified them,
God has given to Kings and Princes his own August and venerable name — I have said you Are God's — And in the 1 Chronicles the Throne, which they sat upon, is styled God's throne — Wherefore seeing God himself has so highly Dignified them,
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as to set them on his Throne, and to call them after his own name, it is much more becoming all their subjects to keep their distance and pay homage before them,
as to Set them on his Throne, and to call them After his own name, it is much more becoming all their subject's to keep their distance and pay homage before them,
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and to have an inward worship and esteem for them, which must be expressed by our outward mean and deportment, by humble and lowly prostrations, by a chearful and ready compliance with their Commands,
and to have an inward worship and esteem for them, which must be expressed by our outward mean and deportment, by humble and lowly prostrations, by a cheerful and ready compliance with their Commands,
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when indeed they do but stoop to their own interest, and are but taking up some Court preferment, which they have more mind to than to be humble and Loyal.
when indeed they do but stoop to their own Interest, and Are but taking up Some Court preferment, which they have more mind to than to be humble and Loyal.
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Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesars — And at another time when Christ was taxed and no Money to pay, rather then he would be thought refractory, he wrought a Miracle to pay his assessment. Nay!
Render Therefore unto Caesar the things that Are Caesars — And At Another time when christ was taxed and no Money to pay, rather then he would be Thought refractory, he wrought a Miracle to pay his assessment. Nay!
And St. Paul especially counsels the Romans to render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, Fear to whom fear, Honour to whom Honour;
And Saint Paul especially Counsels the Roman to render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, fear to whom Fear, Honour to whom Honour;
and a little higher he assigns the reason why they must pay them Tribute, because they are Gods Ministersattending continually upon this very thing i. e.
and a little higher he assigns the reason why they must pay them Tribute, Because they Are God's Ministersattending continually upon this very thing i. e.
And indeed when it is considered what are the cares and troubles of that high calling? How many thorns are platted in every Crown? We shall have but little cause to envy them, or retrench their dues.
And indeed when it is considered what Are the Cares and Troubles of that high calling? How many thorns Are plaited in every Crown? We shall have but little cause to envy them, or retrench their dues.
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and Prayers, and intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men, for Kings and all that are in authority under them, that we may all lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty;
and Prayers, and intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men, for Kings and all that Are in Authority under them, that we may all led a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty;
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and the prayers which are thus put up for the preservation of the King, and all that are in commission under him, will wheel about and soon recoil into our own bosoms,
and the Prayers which Are thus put up for the preservation of the King, and all that Are in commission under him, will wheel about and soon recoil into our own bosoms,
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because the blessings, which they receive from God, and which we ought constantly to pray for, tends to the good of the people, that every man may happily enjoy himself, and eat the fruit of his Labour under his own Vine, and under his own Fig-tree.
Because the blessings, which they receive from God, and which we ought constantly to pray for, tends to the good of the people, that every man may happily enjoy himself, and eat the fruit of his Labour under his own Vine, and under his own Fig tree.
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Wherefore if we had no Love for our Governours or our Country, yet for our own sakes and the interest of our several friends and relations, it concerns us to supplicate heaven in their behalf, that they may be our strength and fortress our defence and Buckler in time of need;
Wherefore if we had no Love for our Governors or our Country, yet for our own sakes and the Interest of our several Friends and relations, it concerns us to supplicate heaven in their behalf, that they may be our strength and fortress our defence and Buckler in time of need;
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or Robbery, I am confident men would as frequently be found culpable herein, as in Swearing, Drunkenness, Fornication, Prophaning the Sabbath, and the like.
or Robbery, I am confident men would as frequently be found culpable herein, as in Swearing, drunkenness, Fornication, Profaning the Sabbath, and the like.
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It is storied of the people in China, that if any of them have a mind to travel abroad and set but one foot out of their own Country, they must never return home again;
It is storied of the people in China, that if any of them have a mind to travel abroad and Set but one foot out of their own Country, they must never return home again;
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and was there not great policy in the Magistrates for promulgating such a decree? for if once the Chinesses should venture to go out and behold what great liberty other Countries enjoy above what they do in their own, there would quickly be not a man left for the Governours to rule over.
and was there not great policy in the Magistrates for promulgating such a Decree? for if once the Chinesses should venture to go out and behold what great liberty other Countries enjoy above what they do in their own, there would quickly be not a man left for the Governors to Rule over.
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But thanks be to God, our case is widely distant from other Countries, and no people ever enjoyed a more relax and gentle Government, where the reins are in a manner flung upon the necks of the Subjects;
But thanks be to God, our case is widely distant from other Countries, and no people ever enjoyed a more relax and gentle Government, where the reins Are in a manner flung upon the necks of the Subject's;
But fourthly, the last branch of our duty to Governours is this, entirely to resign our selves into their hands and submit to their good will and pleasure in all things.
But fourthly, the last branch of our duty to Governors is this, entirely to resign our selves into their hands and submit to their good will and pleasure in all things.
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It was the undoubted NONLATINALPHABET and best distinguishing note, whereby you might judge infallibly of the professours of christianity from any others whatever;
It was the undoubted and best distinguishing note, whereby you might judge infallibly of the professors of christianity from any Others whatever;
And than concludes, wherefore ye must needs be subject not only for fear but also for conscience sake, out of a sense that it is a duty which God exacts at our hands.
And than concludes, Wherefore you must needs be Subject not only for Fear but also for conscience sake, out of a sense that it is a duty which God exacts At our hands.
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And yet Christ would not allow of it, but sharply rebuked Peter for drawing out his sword and smiting one of the inferiour officers, saying, they that take the Sword shall perish by the Sword:
And yet christ would not allow of it, but sharply rebuked Peter for drawing out his sword and smiting one of the inferior Officers, saying, they that take the Sword shall perish by the Sword:
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And some learned men are of the opinion, that the Souldiers which came to seize him had no warrant but was rather a rabble that broke out with swords and staves of their own accord and motion;
And Some learned men Are of the opinion, that the Soldiers which Come to seize him had no warrant but was rather a rabble that broke out with swords and staves of their own accord and motion;
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as hath been happily observed by some Historians that how bloody soever Nero was, yet there was not so much blood spilt in his fourteen years reign as there was within a few months after his death.
as hath been happily observed by Some Historians that how bloody soever Nero was, yet there was not so much blood spilled in his fourteen Years Reign as there was within a few months After his death.
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as for what has been lately used against Dissenters, ought not in any wise to be branded with so foul a character, these are not persecutions but light and gentle admonitions only, full of affectionate care and kindness, sent to mind them of their duty to their Mother,
as for what has been lately used against Dissenters, ought not in any wise to be branded with so foul a character, these Are not persecutions but Light and gentle admonitions only, full of affectionate care and kindness, sent to mind them of their duty to their Mother,
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And how I pray shall those amongst us be reckoned in a better condition, who nere come near our assemblies but refuse canonical obedience and despise the Sacred standing Ordinances of the Church, which are the very life and nourishment of all its members:
And how I pray shall those among us be reckoned in a better condition, who never come near our assemblies but refuse canonical Obedience and despise the Sacred standing Ordinances of the Church, which Are the very life and nourishment of all its members:
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for a plenary indulgence 〈 ◊ 〉 absolution of all their sins, that they might again be admitted into a fellowship with the Church, out of which no spiritual gift or blessing can proceed,
for a plenary indulgence 〈 ◊ 〉 absolution of all their Sins, that they might again be admitted into a fellowship with the Church, out of which no spiritual gift or blessing can proceed,
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and therefore they shake the rod over them, being solicitous to scare and draw them to the constant frequenting the publick Oratories, which is of such infinite concern to the everlasting welfare of their souls;
and Therefore they shake the rod over them, being solicitous to scare and draw them to the constant frequenting the public Oratories, which is of such infinite concern to the everlasting welfare of their Souls;
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for Rebellion and disobedience is diametrically opposite to the institutes of Christianity, and I have read that it is a mark to discover Mahometans by, but never Christians before.
for Rebellion and disobedience is diametrically opposite to the institutes of Christianity, and I have read that it is a mark to discover Mahometans by, but never Christians before.
Secondly, another argument I draw from the danger of its contrary, which is this, that disobedience unto Governours is as mortal and damning a sin as any of those that more immediately concerns the honour of God.
Secondly, Another argument I draw from the danger of its contrary, which is this, that disobedience unto Governors is as Mortal and damning a since as any of those that more immediately concerns the honour of God.
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God makes no difference, but looks upon every sin with the same abhorrency, and albeit he seems in Scripture to be more severe with the Jews for the sin of Idolatry,
God makes no difference, but looks upon every since with the same abhorrency, and albeit he seems in Scripture to be more severe with the jews for the since of Idolatry,
and therefore they stood up mightily for his Worship and Glory, and were strict observers of the Sabbath, and very zealous in defence of their Religion,
and Therefore they stood up mightily for his Worship and Glory, and were strict observers of the Sabbath, and very zealous in defence of their Religion,
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and cryed up every where the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, and all the while neglected every other duty of equal moment and concern, lived in open rebellion to their Rulers, proved annoyance to the state, had no bowels of mercy and compassion,
and cried up every where the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, and all the while neglected every other duty of equal moment and concern, lived in open rebellion to their Rulers, proved annoyance to the state, had no bowels of mercy and compassion,
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Who take great care to discharge their duty of the first table, and yet can freely indulge themselves in a manifest violation of those of the second; as if Religion was designed to be a supersedeas to common honesty, and if we did but often invoke God in our prayers, we might afterwards go lye, cheat, and abuse our neighbour.
Who take great care to discharge their duty of the First table, and yet can freely indulge themselves in a manifest violation of those of the second; as if Religion was designed to be a supersedeas to Common honesty, and if we did but often invoke God in our Prayers, we might afterwards go lie, cheat, and abuse our neighbour.
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For there is no footsteps of this in the records of very early times, but just upon the breaking out of the Reformation then this active fiery zeal began first to blaze,
For there is no footsteps of this in the records of very early times, but just upon the breaking out of the Reformation then this active fiery zeal began First to blaze,
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and before our Island could be throughly purged from all the Jesuits and Seminary Priests that swarmed amongst us, they they rubbed their leprofie upon some of our honest Country men,
and before our Island could be thoroughly purged from all the Jesuits and Seminary Priests that swarmed among us, they they rubbed their Leprosy upon Some of our honest Country men,
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Why then will any interpose and grapple with the Almighty, turn Rebels and affront his Viceroys and study to dismount those whom he hath appointed to rule over us? if God should suspend his providence and suffer Rebellion to ride triumphant and grow prosperous,
Why then will any interpose and grapple with the Almighty, turn Rebels and affront his Viceroys and study to dismount those whom he hath appointed to Rule over us? if God should suspend his providence and suffer Rebellion to ride triumphant and grow prosperous,
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Who could have thought, when Joseph was betrayed by his Bretheren and fold into Aegypt a slave, should at last be Lord over Pharaohs household? When Jonas was cast into the Sea and swallowed up by a Whale, to have met him afterwards preaching at Nineveh? When Nebuchadnezar, was grazing in the forest among the Beasts, to see him again governing in Babel? When the Jews were so totally routed by the Chaldees, who sackt Jerusalem, burnt their Temple,
Who could have Thought, when Joseph was betrayed by his Brethren and fold into Egypt a slave, should At last be Lord over Pharaohs household? When Jonah was cast into the Sea and swallowed up by a Whale, to have met him afterwards preaching At Nineveh? When Nebuchadnezzar, was grazing in the forest among the Beasts, to see him again governing in Babel? When the jews were so totally routed by the Chaldees, who sacked Jerusalem, burned their Temple,
and carried them Captive into Babylon, should at last be restored and set at liberty by that heathen Persian Monarch Cyrus? When that same Jesus, who was so reproachfully handled,
and carried them Captive into Babylon, should At last be restored and Set At liberty by that heathen Persian Monarch Cyrus? When that same jesus, who was so reproachfully handled,
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and Emperours, and his Cross an Ornament to Crowns and Scepters? When our most gracious Soveraign, who was so long depulsed from his Trone, discarded by his subjects, proscribed out of the Land, should at last be installed Soveraign Lord over England, Scotland, and Ireland.
and emperors, and his Cross an Ornament to Crowns and Sceptres? When our most gracious Sovereign, who was so long depulsed from his Throne, discarded by his subject's, proscribed out of the Land, should At last be installed Sovereign Lord over England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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Having thus dispatcht the chief matters I designed at the beginning, I will only now give some short and modest reflexions upon the day, and so conclude.
Having thus dispatched the chief matters I designed At the beginning, I will only now give Some short and modest reflexions upon the day, and so conclude.
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If all the Topicks that I have now urged for obedience unto the King and Government we live under, be not sufficient, I hope the memory and experience of our late unhappy troubles will abundantly prevail upon the most stif necked amongst us.
If all the Topicks that I have now urged for Obedience unto the King and Government we live under, be not sufficient, I hope the memory and experience of our late unhappy Troubles will abundantly prevail upon the most stiff necked among us.
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I say let any of them that survived the calamity, and had been for sometime under the hatches, confess if they would pay so dear for Rebellion once more;
I say let any of them that survived the calamity, and had been for sometime under the Hates, confess if they would pay so dear for Rebellion once more;
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which I can parallel to nothing but a kind of Interregnum where after the death of the Alcade or chief Governour, the people are allowed to do all manner of villanies until another is chosen.
which I can parallel to nothing but a kind of Interregnum where After the death of the Alcade or chief Governor, the people Are allowed to do all manner of villainies until Another is chosen.
O that I could perswade all of you to be such brave spirited Romans, and to have such a regard for this Royal City, the Metropolis of our Nation, never to commit any base or disloyal action as to merit proscription from it,
O that I could persuade all of you to be such brave spirited Roman, and to have such a regard for this Royal city, the Metropolis of our nation, never to commit any base or disloyal actium as to merit proscription from it,
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and if several Countries heretofore strove which should have the honour of Homers birth, sure it is no small addition to our happiness, seeing this very Parish is honoured with so good a Kings Nativity as well as ours:
and if several Countries heretofore strove which should have the honour of Homers birth, sure it is no small addition to our happiness, seeing this very Parish is honoured with so good a Kings Nativity as well as ours:
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And if we enjoy not now all the rights and priviledges, which hath been long since continued to this our Imperial City, we may e'ne thank some of its Pharisaical members, who by their open Rebellions have forfeited the great Seal and Charter of it.
And if we enjoy not now all the rights and privileges, which hath been long since continued to this our Imperial city, we may e'ne thank Some of its Pharisaical members, who by their open Rebellions have forfeited the great Seal and Charter of it.
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I remember Josephus sayes, the unhappy divisions that were among the Jews in the time of their Siege did more shake the foundations of their City than Titus his whole Army without the Walls.
I Remember Josephus Says, the unhappy divisions that were among the jews in the time of their Siege did more shake the foundations of their city than Titus his Whole Army without the Walls.
And I am afraid that our zeal for small and indifferent matters, for circumstantials only, hath quite eaten up the very Spirit and life of our Religion;
And I am afraid that our zeal for small and indifferent matters, for circumstantials only, hath quite eaten up the very Spirit and life of our Religion;
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and well may we be bore down by the common enemy, when we do all we can by our devilish and inhumane breaches to prepare the way and accelerate his coming in.
and well may we be boar down by the Common enemy, when we do all we can by our devilish and inhumane Breaches to prepare the Way and accelerate his coming in.
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And besides this, there is such a surplusage of Atheism and prophanness, of irreligion and ungodliness abounding every where, that notwithstanding what Juvenal remark long ago — omne in praecipiti vitium Stetit — all vice was at the height.
And beside this, there is such a surplusage of Atheism and profaneness, of irreligion and ungodliness abounding every where, that notwithstanding what Juvenal remark long ago — omne in praecipiti Vitium Stetit — all vice was At the height.
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All along the history of the old Testament, we find the interchangeable providences of God towards the people of Israel always suited to their manners;
All along the history of the old Testament, we find the interchangeable providences of God towards the people of Israel always suited to their manners;
The Roman Empire whilst the virtue of that people continued firm, was strong as iron as tis represented in the prophesie of Daniel, but upon the dissolution of their manners the iron began to be mixt with miry clay,
The Roman Empire while the virtue of that people continued firm, was strong as iron as this represented in the prophesy of daniel, but upon the dissolution of their manners the iron began to be mixed with miry clay,
Praise the Lord upon the harp, sing to the harp with a Psalm of thanksgiving; with trumpets and Shawms, O shew your selves joyful before the Lord the King.
Praise the Lord upon the harp, sing to the harp with a Psalm of thanksgiving; with trumpets and Shawms, Oh show your selves joyful before the Lord the King.
and mind the peace and prosperity of our Nation, and the preservation of his Majesties most sacred Person, who after several years hazards and turmoils, by his own Country-men and by Foreigners;
and mind the peace and Prosperity of our nation, and the preservation of his Majesties most sacred Person, who After several Years hazards and turmoils, by his own Countrymen and by Foreigners;
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and after all those attempts and offers that were made by the Priests while he was beyond sea, to pervert him from the true Religion, blessed be God, yea!
and After all those attempts and offers that were made by the Priests while he was beyond sea, to pervert him from the true Religion, blessed be God, yea!
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thrice blessed be God, who preserved him all along through the Wilderness, and at length brought him back in the same faith and profession as he went out.
thrice blessed be God, who preserved him all along through the Wilderness, and At length brought him back in the same faith and profession as he went out.
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