Seasonable words for English Protestants a sermon from Jer. 51, 5, setting forth, 1. When a land is filled with sin? 2. What evidences we have that England is not forsaken yet by God? and, 3. What is required of us, that we may not be given up to destruction.
THIS Chapter, and the foregogoing, are an eminent Prophecy and Prediction of the Destruction of Babylon, and of the Land of the Chaldeans, of the Metropolitical City of the Empire and of the Nation it self.
THIS Chapter, and the foregogoing, Are an eminent Prophecy and Prediction of the Destruction of Babylon, and of the Land of the Chaldeans, of the Metropolitical city of the Empire and of the nation it self.
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The first is to declare the Grounds and Reasons why God would bring that Destruction upon Babylon, and upon the Land of the Chaldeans. The words of the 4th verse are, The slain shall fall in the Land of the Chaldeans,
The First is to declare the Grounds and Reasons why God would bring that Destruction upon Babylon, and upon the Land of the Chaldeans. The words of the 4th verse Are, The slave shall fallen in the Land of the Chaldeans,
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The second Reason is that it may be for the comfort, for the supportment of Israel and Judah under that distress which was then befalling them upon the entrance of this Babylon in the Land of the Chaldeans. Notwithstanding all, saith he, yet Israel is not forsaken, nor Judah of his God.
The second Reason is that it may be for the Comfort, for the supportment of Israel and Judah under that distress which was then befalling them upon the Entrance of this Babylon in the Land of the Chaldeans. Notwithstanding all, Says he, yet Israel is not forsaken, nor Judah of his God.
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And though it hath been, as most of you know, my constant course on such solemn Days as these are, to treat in particular about our own sins, our own decays, our own means of Recovery;
And though it hath been, as most of you know, my constant course on such solemn Days as these Are, to Treat in particular about our own Sins, our own decays, our own means of Recovery;
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To declare our Interest herein, some things must be observed concerning this Babylon, whose Destruction is so solemnly prophesied of in this and the foregoing Chapter,
To declare our Interest herein, Some things must be observed Concerning this Babylon, whose Destruction is so solemnly prophesied of in this and the foregoing Chapter,
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Secondly; Their Idolatry; the Idolatry that there began consisted in Image-worship, in the worshiping of Graven Images, which was their Idolatry, that they set up with respect unto men departed, whom they worshiped by them. Four times in this Prophecy doth God say, he will take vengeance on their Graven Images.
Secondly; Their Idolatry; the Idolatry that there began consisted in Image-worship, in the worshipping of Graved Images, which was their Idolatry, that they Set up with respect unto men departed, whom they worshipped by them. Four times in this Prophecy does God say, he will take vengeance on their Graved Images.
And from the 40th of Isaiah, to the end of the 46th, you have a description of the Idolatry of Babylon, that it all consisted in making Carved Idols, and Graven Images.
And from the 40th of Isaiah, to the end of the 46th, you have a description of the Idolatry of Babylon, that it all consisted in making Carved Idols, and Graved Images.
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The rest of the World, especially of the Eastern Nations, fell into the worshiping of the Sun, which they called Baal, and Moloch, and Kemosh, all names of the Sun;
The rest of the World, especially of the Eastern nations, fell into the worshipping of the Sun, which they called Baal, and Moloch, and Kemosh, all names of the Sun;
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Others have afflicted me, saith he in the same Chapter, but this Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon hath broken my bones. They were the great Oppressors of the Church.
Others have afflicted me, Says he in the same Chapter, but this Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon hath broken my bones. They were the great Oppressors's of the Church.
Upon these three accounts which is that I would observe, the name of Babylon, and all that is spoken of it in the Old Testament, is transferred to the Apostate Church of Rome in the New,
Upon these three accounts which is that I would observe, the name of Babylon, and all that is spoken of it in the Old Testament, is transferred to the Apostate Church of Room in the New,
At the time of this Prophecy Israel and Judah were in danger of present Destruction and Desolation from the Old Babylon; and if we do not mock God in all we do, we are under Apprehensions that England, and the Church of God in England is under danger of the same Desolation and … struction from New Babylon upon the same account and principle.
At the time of this Prophecy Israel and Judah were in danger of present Destruction and Desolation from the Old Babylon; and if we do not mock God in all we do, we Are under Apprehensions that England, and the Church of God in England is under danger of the same Desolation and … struction from New Babylon upon the same account and principle.
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Such as was the danger of Israel and Judah from them at that day, such is the danger of England from the New at this present. This is spoken in general.
Such as was the danger of Israel and Judah from them At that day, such is the danger of England from the New At this present. This is spoken in general.
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He is in this verse called by the name of the Lord of Hosts; and by, the name of the Holy One of Israel; where there are such Reduplications of the Name of God,
He is in this verse called by the name of the Lord of Hosts; and by, the name of the Holy One of Israel; where there Are such Reduplications of the Name of God,
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The Stars in their courses fought against Sisera. And he hath lately hung forth among us a Flag or Ensign of his Host above, intimating that he is arising in his Indignation,
The Stars in their courses fought against Sisera. And he hath lately hung forth among us a Flag or Ensign of his Host above, intimating that he is arising in his Indignation,
The Land is filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel. It is the greatest, it is the highest aggravation of sin, that it is against the Holiness of God, who is a God of purer eyes than to behold iniquity.
The Land is filled with since against the Holy One of Israel. It is the greatest, it is the highest aggravation of since, that it is against the Holiness of God, who is a God of Purer eyes than to behold iniquity.
3. The third thing is this, That in this woful State there is yet an intimation made of a Covenant Interest of Judah in God, and that God did yet own them as his in Covenant.
3. The third thing is this, That in this woeful State there is yet an intimation made of a Covenant Interest of Judah in God, and that God did yet own them as his in Covenant.
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Nothing but Soveraign Grace and Soveraign Power can preserve a People when their Land is full of sin against the Holy One of Israel; and Destruction seems to encompass them from the Interest of Babylon.
Nothing but Sovereign Grace and Sovereign Power can preserve a People when their Land is full of since against the Holy One of Israel; and Destruction seems to encompass them from the Interest of Babylon.
3. A strange and wonderful Surprisal, notwithstanding this, in Soveraign Grace and Power; Israel hath not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, the Lord of Hosts.
3. A strange and wondered Surprisal, notwithstanding this, in Sovereign Grace and Power; Israel hath not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, the Lord of Hosts.
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There is such an allotment of Patience to every Nation under Heaven, and when it comes to its appointed Issue, no means under Heaven can defer or delay their Destruction one day.
There is such an allotment of Patience to every nation under Heaven, and when it comes to its appointed Issue, no means under Heaven can defer or Delay their Destruction one day.
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Such was their case even at this time. You may see in 2 Chron. 36.16. But they mocked the Messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his Prophets,
Such was their case even At this time. You may see in 2 Chronicles 36.16. But they mocked the Messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets,
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until the wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no Remedy. It was impossible that the Judgment of God should be turned away from them.
until the wrath of the Lord arose against his People, till there was no Remedy. It was impossible that the Judgement of God should be turned away from them.
v. 25, 26. where there is an account given of the greatest Reformation that ever was wrought, in Judah, by Josiah. So it is said, Like unto him there was no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart,
v. 25, 26. where there is an account given of the greatest Reformation that ever was wrought, in Judah, by Josiah. So it is said, Like unto him there was no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart,
Whether we are come to that State wherein there is no Remedy, wherein nothing we do shall prevent desolating Judgments, I say, God only knows, and of men not one.
Whither we Are come to that State wherein there is no Remedy, wherein nothing we do shall prevent desolating Judgments, I say, God only knows, and of men not one.
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as that there is no Rule of the Word, nor any Prognostick from Providence, nor any Conjecture from the state of things that can give any determination what will be the Issue.
as that there is no Rule of the Word, nor any Prognostic from Providence, nor any Conjecture from the state of things that can give any determination what will be the Issue.
But God saith, Who knows if God will return and leave a Blessing? Who knows if God will be entreated and have mercy? He leaves it upon the absolute pleasure of Soveraignty to give us encouragement to wait upon him.
But God Says, Who knows if God will return and leave a Blessing? Who knows if God will be entreated and have mercy? He leaves it upon the absolute pleasure of Sovereignty to give us encouragement to wait upon him.
The first is, That in this State, if God gives time and space, there is encouragement enough left to make our Applications to him for the Removal of Impending Judgments.
The First is, That in this State, if God gives time and Molle, there is encouragement enough left to make our Applications to him for the Removal of Impending Judgments.
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but I will tell you my perswasion, that if there be not a compliance with the Calls of God unto this Nation, upon this Suspension and Arrest of Judgment that we are under, we shall as certainly perish as if we were in either of the two former conditions.
but I will tell you my persuasion, that if there be not a compliance with the Calls of God unto this nation, upon this Suspension and Arrest of Judgement that we Are under, we shall as Certainly perish as if we were in either of the two former conditions.
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If the Chaldeans were all wounded men, if there was no Hope, no Strength, no Relief in the Papal Cause, they shall rise up and smite as in the day wherein Shalman spoiled Beth-arbel, and the Mother was dashed in pieces upon her Children, unless there be a compliance with the Calls of God in the days wherein we live.
If the Chaldeans were all wounded men, if there was no Hope, no Strength, no Relief in the Papal Cause, they shall rise up and smite as in the day wherein Shalman spoiled Beth-arbel, and the Mother was dashed in Pieces upon her Children, unless there be a compliance with the Calls of God in the days wherein we live.
Let us then a little, as God will give strength, enquire when a Nation is so filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel, as certainly to put the Ballance into the hands of Soveraignty,
Let us then a little, as God will give strength, inquire when a nation is so filled with since against the Holy One of Israel, as Certainly to put the Balance into the hands of Sovereignty,
and to take off all Rules and Prognosticks (which with great grief I have heard sometimes insisted upon) and reduce us meerly to the hand of Soveraignty.
and to take off all Rules and Prognostics (which with great grief I have herd sometime insisted upon) and reduce us merely to the hand of Sovereignty.
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Who now shall plead for England? Who shall put in an Exception for England into this Indictment? Oh poor England! among all thy Lovers, thou hast not one to plead for thee this day.
Who now shall plead for England? Who shall put in an Exception for England into this Indictment? O poor England! among all thy Lovers, thou hast not one to plead for thee this day.
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From the Height of Profaneness and Atheism through the filthiness of Sensuality and Uncleanness, down to the lowest Oppression and Cheating, the Land is filled with all sorts of sin.
From the Height of Profaneness and Atheism through the filthiness of Sensuality and Uncleanness, down to the lowest Oppression and Cheating, the Land is filled with all sorts of since.
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2. A Land is so filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel, when all sorts of persons in a Land are guilty of provoking sins. Pray mistake me not;
2. A Land is so filled with since against the Holy One of Israel, when all sorts of Persons in a Land Are guilty of provoking Sins. Pray mistake me not;
If it had been so, we had long since been like unto Sodom and Gomorrah. If the Lord of Hosts had not left us a small Remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
If it had been so, we had long since been like unto Sodom and Gomorrah. If the Lord of Hosts had not left us a small Remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
Let any one that can bring in a Plea for this poor Nation, that we may not conclude the Land is filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel. But you will say; Here lies an Exception:
Let any one that can bring in a Plea for this poor nation, that we may not conclude the Land is filled with since against the Holy One of Israel. But you will say; Here lies an Exception:
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But I do say, that Churches and Professors in this Nation are Guilty of those sins for which Christ will bring correcting Judgments upon Churches and Professors;
But I do say, that Churches and Professors in this nation Are Guilty of those Sins for which christ will bring correcting Judgments upon Churches and Professors;
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Was there no Warning given us in the wasting, desolating Plague? No Warning in the consuming, raging Fire? No Warning in the bloody War that ensued thereon? No Warning in all the prodigious Appearances in Heaven above that we have had? None in that which at present hangs over us as an Ensign of God's supernal Host? I acknowledge there hath been, I fear, a weakness in one kind of Warning by the Publick Dispensation of the Word.
Was there no Warning given us in the wasting, desolating Plague? No Warning in the consuming, raging Fire? No Warning in the bloody War that ensued thereon? No Warning in all the prodigious Appearances in Heaven above that we have had? None in that which At present hangs over us as an Ensign of God's supernal Host? I acknowledge there hath been, I Fear, a weakness in one kind of Warning by the Public Dispensation of the Word.
Have these Warnings of God been complied withal? Hath the Voice of God in them been heard? Hath the Nation been afraid? Have they rent their cloaths and returned to the Lord? They have not.
Have these Warnings of God been complied withal? Hath the Voice of God in them been herd? Hath the nation been afraid? Have they rend their clothes and returned to the Lord? They have not.
4. When in the secret workings of God's Providence there is an Inclination in a sinful People unto a compliance with them from whom their Destruction is like to proceed;
4. When in the secret workings of God's Providence there is an Inclination in a sinful People unto a compliance with them from whom their Destruction is like to proceed;
When Israel was to be destroyed by the Assyrian, when Israel saw, his sickness, he sent to the King of Assyria, applied himself to the King of Assyria, by whom he was to be destroyed.
When Israel was to be destroyed by the assyrian, when Israel saw, his sickness, he sent to the King of Assyria, applied himself to the King of Assyria, by whom he was to be destroyed.
What shall we plead for England in this matter? Is it not known what wretched and vile compliances we have had with a Neighbour Nation, the French, following their Manners, imitating their Customs, promoting their Interest, advancing their Reputation,
What shall we plead for England in this matter? Is it not known what wretched and vile compliances we have had with a Neighbour nation, the French, following their Manners, imitating their Customs, promoting their Interest, advancing their Reputation,
but also upon the Proclamation inviting us upon this day) whence is it that we fear the Judgments of God? Whence do we fear Desolation, Confusion, Destruction upon this Nation, to our Religion, to our Liberties, to our Lives? Is it not from the Papal Interest? There is it stated by our Rulers,
but also upon the Proclamation inviting us upon this day) whence is it that we Fear the Judgments of God? Whence do we Fear Desolation, Confusion, Destruction upon this nation, to our Religion, to our Liberties, to our Lives? Is it not from the Papal Interest? There is it stated by our Rulers,
But what have we been doing for some Ages? deserting our Principles, forsaking the Foundation we stood upon against the Papacy, foregoing those avowed Principles of the first Reformers, pleading for compliance, pleading for a possibility of Reconciliation, avowing them to be a true Church.
But what have we been doing for Some Ages? deserting our Principles, forsaking the Foundation we stood upon against the Papacy, foregoing those avowed Principles of the First Reformers, pleading for compliance, pleading for a possibility of Reconciliation, avowing them to be a true Church.
And in one word, if the Power of the Protestant Religion had not been preserved in the Body of the People, it had by some been long ago given up to the Papal Interest,
And in one word, if the Power of the Protestant Religion had not been preserved in the Body of the People, it had by Some been long ago given up to the Papal Interest,
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and this at a time working effectually among us when we were in dread, all that were wise and considerative, that there would from thence arise the Desolation and Destruction of this Church.
and this At a time working effectually among us when we were in dread, all that were wise and considerative, that there would from thence arise the Desolation and Destruction of this Church.
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I have not given them to prove absolutely that there is a Decreed Judgment that cannot be diverted, that there is no Remedy, that notwithstanding Reformation, God will say, I will not turn away the fierceness of mine Anger:
I have not given them to prove absolutely that there is a Decreed Judgement that cannot be diverted, that there is no Remedy, that notwithstanding Reformation, God will say, I will not turn away the fierceness of mine Anger:
But I have given them only to prove that we are in that state and condition wherein there is no certain Rule of the Word, no Indication of Providence, no rational consideration of the state of things, that can give us any Security, of Protection, or Deliverance;
But I have given them only to prove that we Are in that state and condition wherein there is no certain Rule of the Word, no Indication of Providence, no rational consideration of the state of things, that can give us any Security, of Protection, or Deliverance;
and without Relief from thence, I shall only say as to the proof of the Proposition, what the Prophet saith, Isa. 34.16. Seek ye out of the Book of the Lord and read, not one of these things shall fail.
and without Relief from thence, I shall only say as to the proof of the Proposition, what the Prophet Says, Isaiah 34.16. Seek you out of the Book of the Lord and read, not one of these things shall fail.
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To omit all the considerations, and all the proof I intended, That Soveraign Grace and Mercy must be our Relief, if ever we be relieved; I proceed unto the
To omit all the considerations, and all the proof I intended, That Sovereign Grace and Mercy must be our Relief, if ever we be relieved; I proceed unto the
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1. The large and wonderful Discovery of the horrible Plot, of the horrible Popish Plot, laid for the Ruine, Destruction and Desolation of this Nation, is an Evidence that England is not yet, I say, utterly forsaken of the Lord its God.
1. The large and wondered Discovery of the horrible Plot, of the horrible Popish Plot, laid for the Ruin, Destruction and Desolation of this nation, is an Evidence that England is not yet, I say, utterly forsaken of the Lord its God.
It was not discovered by the severe Indagation and Watchfulness of Ministers of State from Forreign Intelligence, the usual way of discovering such Plots.
It was not discovered by the severe Indagation and Watchfulness of Ministers of State from Foreign Intelligence, the usual Way of discovering such Plots.
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Add here unto the strange and wonderful quiet disposure of the Magistracy of this City into the hands of Persons prudent, diligent and watchful, whom we have reason to pray for, and bless God for.
Add Here unto the strange and wondered quiet disposure of the Magistracy of this city into the hands of Persons prudent, diligent and watchful, whom we have reason to pray for, and bless God for.
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And it is strengthened by the stirring up of a Spirit in the common People unto an unheard of Heat and earnestness in bearing Witness and Testimony against Popery and all their Abominations in such a manner as hath not fallen out in any Nation under Heaven;
And it is strengthened by the stirring up of a Spirit in the Common People unto an unheard of Heat and earnestness in bearing Witness and Testimony against Popery and all their Abominations in such a manner as hath not fallen out in any nation under Heaven;
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At this time they are all quiet, but who is there that doth not know that they all stand as it were upon the tip-toe, looking who shall first begin to cut Throats and kill men.
At this time they Are all quiet, but who is there that does not know that they all stand as it were upon the tiptoe, looking who shall First begin to Cut Throats and kill men.
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and who shall defend, is the talk of all Europe, whereby some of them may have been hindred from a publick contributing to the Ruine of this poor Nation.
and who shall defend, is the talk of all Europe, whereby Some of them may have been hindered from a public contributing to the Ruin of this poor nation.
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4. It is an Evidence that England is not yet forsaken, in that a secret efficacious Influence of Divine Providence hath preserved the Body Politick of the Nation in its Being and Union,
4. It is an Evidence that England is not yet forsaken, in that a secret efficacious Influence of Divine Providence hath preserved the Body Politic of the nation in its Being and union,
not only for the Church of God, but for this poor Land of our Nativity, that if it were the will of God we may not see it soaked in Blood, that God would not come forth to destroy it with a Curse;
not only for the Church of God, but for this poor Land of our Nativity, that if it were the will of God we may not see it soaked in Blood, that God would not come forth to destroy it with a Curse;
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It hath strength from this, That there is an Invitation and Encouragement given to the whole Nation to joyn together in their Cryes to God this day for the same end and purpose.
It hath strength from this, That there is an Invitation and Encouragement given to the Whole nation to join together in their Cries to God this day for the same end and purpose.
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I confess to you give me leave to speak it) I am afraid the Body of the Nation, considering their Conduct in this sort of Duty, will make no great work of it, towards the averting of Judgments in such a day as this is.
I confess to you give me leave to speak it) I am afraid the Body of the nation, considering their Conduct in this sort of Duty, will make no great work of it, towards the averting of Judgments in such a day as this is.
And I am afraid also that the approaching Carnival or time of Feasting, will quickly blot out all Impressions that ought to be in the minds of men, from such a day as this is.
And I am afraid also that the approaching Carnival or time of Feasting, will quickly blot out all Impressions that ought to be in the minds of men, from such a day as this is.
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This is all I can say, God is publickly acknowledged, and what Influence that may have into a further suspension of Judgment till the Nation be better prepared to seek unto him, I know not.
This is all I can say, God is publicly acknowledged, and what Influence that may have into a further suspension of Judgement till the nation be better prepared to seek unto him, I know not.
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The space and season that God gives us, that we are not immediately hurried into Blood and Confusion, attended with a Spirit of Prayer in some of God's own People:
The Molle and season that God gives us, that we Are not immediately hurried into Blood and Confusion, attended with a Spirit of Prayer in Some of God's own People:
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as absolutely to put the determination of all things into the hand of Soveraignty: And where yet there remains some Evidences that God hath not utterly forsaken us: What is required of us:
as absolutely to put the determination of all things into the hand of Sovereignty: And where yet there remains Some Evidences that God hath not utterly forsaken us: What is required of us:
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2. I should have shown you, That all the Diligence, and the Courage, and the Watchfulness of the Rulers, shall not be able to preserve us from that Destruction which we have deserved;
2. I should have shown you, That all the Diligence, and the Courage, and the Watchfulness of the Rulers, shall not be able to preserve us from that Destruction which we have deserved;
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4. To speak very plain in a plain case, The State of this Nation is such, let our Expectations and our Hopes be what they will, and Prognosticks be multiplied;
4. To speak very plain in a plain case, The State of this nation is such, let our Expectations and our Hope's be what they will, and Prognostics be multiplied;
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The case of this Nation is such, that without Repentance evidenced, and universal Reformation sincerely endeavoured, England cannot be saved, will not be saved; God will forsake it;
The case of this nation is such, that without Repentance evidenced, and universal Reformation sincerely endeavoured, England cannot be saved, will not be saved; God will forsake it;
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That there be through the Providence of God provided another manner of Administration of the Word throughout the Nation than at present there is, which is the only means of Conviction and Conversion unto God.
That there be through the Providence of God provided Another manner of Administration of the Word throughout the nation than At present there is, which is the only means of Conviction and Conversion unto God.
Unless the generality of Magistrates be better principled for, and better instructed in their Office than as yet they seem to be, a Reformation will not be carried through this Nation. And, Thirdly; Which is the principal;
Unless the generality of Magistrates be better principled for, and better instructed in their Office than as yet they seem to be, a Reformation will not be carried through this nation. And, Thirdly; Which is the principal;
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