A sermon preached before the Queen, at White-Hall, on the 16th day of July, 1690, being the monthly-fast by the Right Reverend Father in God, Gilbert Lord Bishop of Sarum.
And when a happy reverse of his affairs raised him to a vast Elevation, and a Series of great Successes covered him with so much Glory, that all his Enemies did fall or fly before him;
And when a happy reverse of his affairs raised him to a vast Elevation, and a Series of great Successes covered him with so much Glory, that all his Enemies did fallen or fly before him;
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this change of his condition wrought no change in his mind, unless it were to the better, he imploying the hours of that Tranquillity which he had procured to himself,
this change of his condition wrought no change in his mind, unless it were to the better, he employing the hours of that Tranquillity which he had procured to himself,
and to his People, in composing this Book of Psalms, in which by a happy intermixture of the two charmingest things in the World, Poetry and Musick, he studied to raise in himself and in his People, the loftiest Thoughts of God,
and to his People, in composing this Book of Psalms, in which by a happy intermixture of the two charmingest things in the World, Poetry and Music, he studied to raise in himself and in his People, the Loftiest Thoughts of God,
Thus it is so common to all men in trouble to look towards God, that unless the mind is strongly fortified against those Impressions, they will then break in upon it.
Thus it is so Common to all men in trouble to look towards God, that unless the mind is strongly fortified against those Impressions, they will then break in upon it.
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How different from all this was this great King, who though he was raised from a low condition to an high dignity, which often brings a Giddiness over weak minds, that cannot bear such an unlookt-for progress in their Fortunes,
How different from all this was this great King, who though he was raised from a low condition to an high dignity, which often brings a Giddiness over weak minds, that cannot bear such an unlooked-for progress in their Fortune's,
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and to his great designs, in which he was employed as an Instrument, that how glorious soever it might be, was yet only an Instrument in the hands of that Eternal Mind that raises up and uses all persons in subserviency to those ends,
and to his great designs, in which he was employed as an Instrument, that how glorious soever it might be, was yet only an Instrument in the hands of that Eternal Mind that raises up and uses all Persons in subserviency to those ends,
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He begins it with a grateful remembrance of the Deliverances of former times, and particularly of their being redeemed out of the Bondage their Fathers suffered in the Land of Egypt. Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land, thou hast brought back the captivity of Iacob, thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin, thou hast taken away all thy wrath, thou hast turned thy self from the fierceness of thine anger.
He begins it with a grateful remembrance of the Deliverances of former times, and particularly of their being redeemed out of the Bondage their Father's suffered in the Land of Egypt. Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land, thou hast brought back the captivity of Iacob, thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their since, thou hast taken away all thy wrath, thou hast turned thy self from the fierceness of thine anger.
Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoyce in thee? Shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.
Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee? Show us thy mercy, Oh Lord, and grant us thy salvation.
David turned his thoughts from all the other views, he might have, to this, I will hear what God the Lord will speak, that so he might depend wholly on the assurances that he should receive of God's favour, upon the Repentance and Prayers of the People;
David turned his thoughts from all the other views, he might have, to this, I will hear what God the Lord will speak, that so he might depend wholly on the assurances that he should receive of God's favour, upon the Repentance and Prayers of the People;
and in consideration of God's Covenant with them, he knew the answer would be Peace; which being the form of Salutation in those Ages, among Friends, imported an intire reconciliation.
and in consideration of God's Covenant with them, he knew the answer would be Peace; which being the from of Salutation in those Ages, among Friends, imported an entire reconciliation.
The words that follow are capable of different rendrings, either thus, to his Saints, and to such as turn not again to folly, or, and they shall not turn again to folly;
The words that follow Are capable of different renderings, either thus, to his Saints, and to such as turn not again to folly, or, and they shall not turn again to folly;
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or as it is in our Translation, and let them not turn again unto folly. The LXX. Interpreters differ much more, but the enlarging on any account of those various rendrings, would require too long and too dry a Discourse for a day of this kind.
or as it is in our translation, and let them not turn again unto folly. The LXX. Interpreters differ much more, but the enlarging on any account of those various renderings, would require too long and too dry a Discourse for a day of this kind.
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but most commonly the irregularities of Vice are set forth in Scipture under this notion, to shew how contrary they are to all the Principles of true Reason that are in our natures.
but most commonly the irregularities of Vice Are Set forth in Scripture under this notion, to show how contrary they Are to all the Principles of true Reason that Are in our nature's.
And that our great encouragements to this, are the remembrance of past Deliverances, and the consideration of the Attributes of God, who is naturally gracious and merciful. III. That a Nation which would secure to it self the continuance of God's favour, and of all the Blessings that accompany it, must above all things take care of not relapsing into Vice and Idolatry, Ungodliness and Atheism. To return:
And that our great encouragements to this, Are the remembrance of past Deliverances, and the consideration of the Attributes of God, who is naturally gracious and merciful. III. That a nation which would secure to it self the Continuance of God's favour, and of all the Blessings that accompany it, must above all things take care of not relapsing into Vice and Idolatry, Ungodliness and Atheism. To return:
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The Prejudices against Providence arise chiefly from the narrowness of our Minds, that cannot conceive how one Being can have an extended and universal care of all things:
The Prejudices against Providence arise chiefly from the narrowness of our Minds, that cannot conceive how one Being can have an extended and universal care of all things:
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But is not the prejudice of a blind Man against the possibility of seeing, as well grounded? For how extravagant must this appear to him, that through so small a passage as the Pupil of the Eye, such a vast variety of Objects should enter at once,
But is not the prejudice of a blind Man against the possibility of seeing, as well grounded? For how extravagant must this appear to him, that through so small a passage as the Pupil of the Eye, such a vast variety of Objects should enter At once,
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and open themselves within the body of the Eye without confusion, and there be represented to us in their just figures, with their distance from us, and from one another;
and open themselves within the body of the Eye without confusion, and there be represented to us in their just figures, with their distance from us, and from one Another;
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If then the good disposition of an Organ raises one Man so far above another, that he cannot apprehend how such an extent of perception is possible, it is a most unreasonable thing to conclude against any Perfection in the Divine Mind,
If then the good disposition of an Organ raises one Man so Far above Another, that he cannot apprehend how such an extent of perception is possible, it is a most unreasonable thing to conclude against any Perfection in the Divine Mind,
The other prejudice against Providence seems a little better grounded, which is, That in the government of the World there is such an irregularity, that it cannot be supposed to flow from a Good and a Wise Being:
The other prejudice against Providence seems a little better grounded, which is, That in the government of the World there is such an irregularity, that it cannot be supposed to flow from a Good and a Wise Being:
not by a hatred of anger and fury, which is the effect of Passion and Disorder, by a hatred which arises out of the contrariety of nature that is between them.
not by a hatred of anger and fury, which is the Effect of Passion and Disorder, by a hatred which arises out of the contrariety of nature that is between them.
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and that by consequence such Nations as are vertuous and innocent, that are neither false nor cruel, vicious nor dissolute, must be more acceptable to him,
and that by consequence such nations as Are virtuous and innocent, that Are neither false nor cruel, vicious nor dissolute, must be more acceptable to him,
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and the other has filled up the measure of its Iniquities, those are Secrets lodged in that Infinite mind, into which our sight can carry us but a very little way.
and the other has filled up the measure of its Iniquities, those Are Secrets lodged in that Infinite mind, into which our sighed can carry us but a very little Way.
If any object to this, the long-flourishing of the Turkish Empire, and the strange Progress and Success of Mahometism, the Answer is plain enough, That the Eastern Christians were so far degenerated from all that is pure and noble in the Christian Religion, that they were become a Reproach to it,
If any Object to this, the long-flourishing of the Turkish Empire, and the strange Progress and Success of Mahometism, the Answer is plain enough, That the Eastern Christians were so Far degenerated from all that is pure and noble in the Christian Religion, that they were become a Reproach to it,
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and through all the sacred'st Rules of Justice and Mercy, has hitherto had a course of Success and Glory, to which we find nothing that can be compared in History since Augustus 's days;
and through all the Sacredest Rules of justice and Mercy, has hitherto had a course of Success and Glory, to which we find nothing that can be compared in History since Augustus is days;
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since all the Protection that they enjoy under him is, that they are preserved from the Impressions of others that they may be the entire Prey of the Lawless Power, that devours them and all their Substance,
since all the Protection that they enjoy under him is, that they Are preserved from the Impressions of Others that they may be the entire Prey of the Lawless Power, that devours them and all their Substance,
Besides, the great decays of true Religion among all those Churches that carry the Name Reformed, may have required an exemplary chastisement to awaken and parifie them;
Beside, the great decays of true Religion among all those Churches that carry the Name Reformed, may have required an exemplary chastisement to awaken and parifie them;
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and the slow progress that they make in this, may have occasioned so long a continuance and encrease of Glory in him whom God has made the Rod of his Anger for correcting them But when that end of Providence is once fulfilled, we may then reasonably hope to see that Persecutor, who is swelled up upon his success, become the object of as much Scorn as he has been hitherto of Flattery. But alas!
and the slow progress that they make in this, may have occasioned so long a Continuance and increase of Glory in him whom God has made the Rod of his Anger for correcting them But when that end of Providence is once fulfilled, we may then reasonably hope to see that Persecutor, who is swelled up upon his success, become the Object of as much Scorn as he has been hitherto of Flattery. But alas!
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Where is the ancient gravity and composure of Behaviour that made a large part of the Character of this Nation? Where is the Truth and Fidelity which was formerly one of the distinctions of Englishmen? Where is the Good-nature and Generosity that was the Ornament of those that were nobly born? Where are even the Decencies of Religion,
Where is the ancient gravity and composure of Behaviour that made a large part of the Character of this nation? Where is the Truth and Fidis which was formerly one of the Distinctions of Englishmen? Where is the Good nature and Generosity that was the Ornament of those that were nobly born? Where Are even the Decencies of Religion,
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and men enough to be found, that have even a general Tincture of it to save a Nation? Sensuality has run many into such a deep Arrear for Vice, that they cannot be true neither to publick nor private Engagements,
and men enough to be found, that have even a general Tincture of it to save a nation? Sensuality has run many into such a deep Arrear for Vice, that they cannot be true neither to public nor private Engagements,
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and then Imployments will be made the Robberies of the Publick, and Vice will swallow up all that Strength and Treasure which should go to the support of the Nation.
and then Employments will be made the Robberies of the Public, and Vice will swallow up all that Strength and Treasure which should go to the support of the nation.
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Men are pleased or displeased only as their Vices are fed or starved: Some pretend to be Patriots that are so eminent for Vice, that a Government fixt,
Men Are pleased or displeased only as their Vices Are fed or starved: some pretend to be Patriots that Are so eminent for Vice, that a Government fixed,
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but the possessing mens minds with inward principles of Religion, which will make them to become a Law and a Rule to themselves? What can raise in men a generous love to their Country, which is the root of all Political Virtues, to so high a degree as the Principles of Christian Love and Charity, the sense of an Account to be given to God for all we do,
but the possessing men's minds with inward principles of Religion, which will make them to become a Law and a Rule to themselves? What can raise in men a generous love to their Country, which is the root of all Political Virtues, to so high a degree as the Principles of Christian Love and Charity, the sense of an Account to be given to God for all we do,
But if Virtue has no other Root but Honour, which is a decenter name for Pride or Humour, there is no strength in this Principle to resist a Temptation that bears hard upon some other corrupt Inclination, especially if one hopes that things may be managed with Art and Secrecy.
But if Virtue has no other Root but Honour, which is a Decenter name for Pride or Humour, there is no strength in this Principle to resist a Temptation that bears hard upon Some other corrupt Inclination, especially if one hope's that things may be managed with Art and Secrecy.
but that which at the same time recommends it to the favour of God? When the Principles of Truth and Goodness, of Sobriety and Temperance, of mutual Love and Kindness,
but that which At the same time recommends it to the favour of God? When the Principles of Truth and goodness, of Sobriety and Temperance, of mutual Love and Kindness,
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but this has a contrary operation on depraved Minds, and instead of making them love Vertue & Religion the better for the lustre with which it shines in the Persons of those that govern us, many perhaps love the Government the worse,
but this has a contrary operation on depraved Minds, and instead of making them love Virtue & Religion the better for the lustre with which it shines in the Persons of those that govern us, many perhaps love the Government the Worse,
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It does indeed give them great advantages in reforming their Courts, and their Subjects, when it appears that they do not deny to others the freedoms of Vice, that they may appropriate them to themselves;
It does indeed give them great advantages in reforming their Courts, and their Subject's, when it appears that they do not deny to Others the freedoms of Vice, that they may Appropriate them to themselves;
And we do not doubt but that every advance that is made in the establishment of the Throne of those whom God has set over us, will be acknowledged by them in such returns of their zeal for God,
And we do not doubt but that every advance that is made in the establishment of the Throne of those whom God has Set over us, will be acknowledged by them in such returns of their zeal for God,
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For as God will honour those that honour him, so he likewise expects that such as he has honoured in the sight of all the World, by so many repeated marks of his favour, should honour him not only in their own private deportment,
For as God will honour those that honour him, so he likewise expects that such as he has honoured in the sighed of all the World, by so many repeated marks of his favour, should honour him not only in their own private deportment,
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Then we may carry our Hopes as far as we can do our Wishes, when God is of our side, who commands the Seas and Winds, of which he has given us many and signal instances,
Then we may carry our Hope's as Far as we can do our Wishes, when God is of our side, who commands the Seas and Winds, of which he has given us many and signal instances,
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This is often the Portion of those that fear God: For, to conclude all, as there is nothing that depresses and misguides men more than superstitious and false Opinions of God and Religion;
This is often the Portion of those that Fear God: For, to conclude all, as there is nothing that depresses and misguides men more than superstitious and false Opinions of God and Religion;
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so there is nothing that does so raise and establish the Mind in every thing that is great and noble as true Principles of Religion, which carry a Man to the highest and best things, of which his nature and faculties are capable.
so there is nothing that does so raise and establish the Mind in every thing that is great and noble as true Principles of Religion, which carry a Man to the highest and best things, of which his nature and faculties Are capable.
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And thus from a great variety of Considerations it is plain, that the favour of God is the foundation both of the Security & of the Happiness of a Nation.
And thus from a great variety of Considerations it is plain, that the favour of God is the Foundation both of the Security & of the Happiness of a nation.
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This then leads me very naturally to the Second Head, which is, That it is therefore necessary to use most earnest and fervent Prayers for removing God's anger,
This then leads me very naturally to the Second Head, which is, That it is Therefore necessary to use most earnest and fervent Prayers for removing God's anger,
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if a constant attendance, and all the arts of pleasing them, how costly or how abject soever, are taken for securing an Interest in them, which perhaps will never succeed,
if a constant attendance, and all the arts of pleasing them, how costly or how abject soever, Are taken for securing an Interest in them, which perhaps will never succeed,
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Can such cold Devotions as ours are, that in the greatest part are only a compliance with Custom, which we offer up to God without either attention or affection, give us a Title to such invaluable Blessings.
Can such cold Devotions as ours Are, that in the greatest part Are only a compliance with Custom, which we offer up to God without either attention or affection, give us a Title to such invaluable Blessings.
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if a Man had gone into any business without he had first said his Prayers, it would now be thought ridiculous to hear that a Man was retired to his Prayers:
if a Man had gone into any business without he had First said his Prayers, it would now be Thought ridiculous to hear that a Man was retired to his Prayers:
and neither the abuse of it by Hypocrites, nor the scorn cast upon it by Atheists, can lessen its value in the sight of God, nor our obligation to it.
and neither the abuse of it by Hypocrites, nor the scorn cast upon it by Atheists, can lessen its valve in the sighed of God, nor our obligation to it.
and therefore we are sure, that upon our turning to him, our praying earnestly, and our repenting sincerely, he will turn from the fierceness of his anger.
and Therefore we Are sure, that upon our turning to him, our praying earnestly, and our repenting sincerely, he will turn from the fierceness of his anger.
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and if those limited degrees of Goodness that are in us bring us under a tenderness of heart and readiness to forgive such as seek to us, had they offended us ever so much, we have much more reason to assure our selves, that God will speak Peace to us, upon our supplicating him as we ought to do.
and if those limited Degrees of goodness that Are in us bring us under a tenderness of heart and readiness to forgive such as seek to us, had they offended us ever so much, we have much more reason to assure our selves, that God will speak Peace to us, upon our supplicating him as we ought to do.
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when his People had provoked him to deliver them up to Captivity, he had, upon their repentance, forgiven their Sins, turned away his Anger, and brought again their Captivity.
when his People had provoked him to deliver them up to Captivity, he had, upon their Repentance, forgiven their Sins, turned away his Anger, and brought again their Captivity.
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David did here encourage himself with the remembrance of the Deliverance of the People out of Egypt, when after a long course of oppression, God did with a mighty Hand and an out-stretched Arm bring their Fathers out of that Bondage:
David did Here encourage himself with the remembrance of the Deliverance of the People out of Egypt, when After a long course of oppression, God did with a mighty Hand and an outstretched Arm bring their Father's out of that Bondage:
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and from that time downward, God had often heard them when they groaned under the yoke of Oppressors, into whose hands he had deliver'd them for their sins;
and from that time downward, God had often herd them when they groaned under the yoke of Oppressors's, into whose hands he had Delivered them for their Sins;
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And from those signal instances of God's hearing their Prayers, and being reconciled to them, they had reason to reckon, that the Severities of his Judgments, which at any time broke out upon them, were intended only for their Reformation and Correction.
And from those signal instances of God's hearing their Prayers, and being reconciled to them, they had reason to reckon, that the Severities of his Judgments, which At any time broke out upon them, were intended only for their Reformation and Correction.
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The whole Old Testament contains a Series of History, made up of those varieties; That People sinned, and were punished; they repented and were delivered.
The Whole Old Testament contains a Series of History, made up of those varieties; That People sinned, and were punished; they repented and were Delivered.
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In conclusion, their Sins were such, that they were given up as a prey to the King of Babylon, but after 70 years Captivity, they were brought back, upon the Prayers and Intercessions that Daniel and other good men put up to God, according to God's Promises and to the time limited by the Prophets.
In conclusion, their Sins were such, that they were given up as a prey to the King of Babylon, but After 70 Years Captivity, they were brought back, upon the Prayers and Intercessions that daniel and other good men put up to God, according to God's Promises and to the time limited by the prophets.
but Ezra and Nehemiah, who saw well what consequences these Sins must have, and how they might be prevented, engaged them to an early and serious repentance, the good effects of which continued near 300 years:
but Ezra and Nehemiah, who saw well what consequences these Sins must have, and how they might be prevented, engaged them to an early and serious Repentance, the good effects of which continued near 300 Years:
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Upon this they returned to God, and he raised up Deliverers for them, in the persons of Matthias and his Sons the Maccabees, in whose courage, conduct,
Upon this they returned to God, and he raised up Deliverers for them, in the Persons of Matthias and his Sons the Maccabees, in whose courage, conduct,
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and tho' first St. Iohn the Baptist, afterwards our Saviour himself, and his Apostles after him, particularly S. Iames the Brother of our Lord ceased not to call on them to repent, and threatned them with a final extirpation if they did it not;
and though First Saint John the Baptist, afterwards our Saviour himself, and his Apostles After him, particularly S. James the Brother of our Lord ceased not to call on them to Repent, and threatened them with a final extirpation if they did it not;
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and they being so obstinate in their Impenitency, that neither the Calamities they lay under, nor the Messengers sent them from God, could work on them;
and they being so obstinate in their Impenitency, that neither the Calamities they lay under, nor the Messengers sent them from God, could work on them;
the Wrath of God at last came upon them to the uttermost, and in so terrible a manner, that their destruction is by much the most tragical piece of History.
the Wrath of God At last Come upon them to the uttermost, and in so terrible a manner, that their destruction is by much the most tragical piece of History.
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and to the Cruelties of Nero; but upon their Repentance they were spared in the final destruction of Ierusalem; and though there were some particular Instances of Persecution under Domitian and Trajan, they passing for a Sect of the Jews;
and to the Cruelties of Nero; but upon their Repentance they were spared in the final destruction of Ierusalem; and though there were Some particular Instances of Persecution under Domitian and Trajan, they passing for a Sect of the jews;
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Then came the last Persecution, which continued Ten Years with very little intermission, and with so excessive a Fury, that in the succession of the Persecutors, every one studied to out-do all that had gone before him.
Then Come the last Persecution, which continued Ten years with very little intermission, and with so excessive a Fury, that in the succession of the Persecutors, every one studied to outdo all that had gone before him.
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and setting them on to Fastings and Prayers, God did at last arise, and sent them a Deliverer, from this Island, Constantine, who first gave them Quiet and Liberty,
and setting them on to Fastings and Prayers, God did At last arise, and sent them a Deliverer, from this Island, Constantine, who First gave them Quiet and Liberty,
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But yet even there we have a Witness in favour of that Religion that is beyond Exception, I mean Iulian, who tells his Heathen Priests, in his Zeal for the restoring of Paganism,
But yet even there we have a Witness in favour of that Religion that is beyond Exception, I mean Iulian, who tells his Heathen Priests, in his Zeal for the restoring of Paganism,
The Western Empire was over-run with an Inundation of Northern Nations, that came so thick one after another, that whatsoever one had spared, seem to be only reserved to be destroyed by the next that came.
The Western Empire was overrun with an Inundation of Northern nations, that Come so thick one After Another, that whatsoever one had spared, seem to be only reserved to be destroyed by the next that Come.
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The Eastern Empire was also long wasted by the Goths and Avares, and then by the Saracens, and finally destroyed by the Turks. In this Island we received the Christian Religion very early:
The Eastern Empire was also long wasted by the Gothis and Avars, and then by the Saracens, and finally destroyed by the Turks. In this Island we received the Christian Religion very early:
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But this did not last long, for there followed a vast Corruption among all sorts of People, which is set forth very sincerely and pathetically, by a very good Man that saw it,
But this did not last long, for there followed a vast Corruption among all sorts of People, which is Set forth very sincerely and pathetically, by a very good Man that saw it,
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if we may believe Bede. But the Nation became rather more corrupt than ever, and then we were delivered over to the Depredations, the Burnings and Cruelty of the Danes, which continued at several Reprises,
if we may believe Bede. But the nation became rather more corrupt than ever, and then we were Delivered over to the Depredations, the Burnings and Cruelty of the Danes, which continued At several Reprises,
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but then the Nation became a Scene of Blood, what during the Competitions to the Crown, the Barons Wars, the Wars with France, and those of the Houses of York and Lancaster.
but then the nation became a Scene of Blood, what during the Competitions to the Crown, the Barons Wars, the Wars with France, and those of the Houses of York and Lancaster.
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and here in England, we shall find how often God, for the Sins of those who carried that worthy Name of Reformed Churches, but that were not worthy of it, has brought them very low;
and Here in England, we shall find how often God, for the Sins of those who carried that worthy Name of Reformed Churches, but that were not worthy of it, has brought them very low;
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and what sudden and unlook'd-for Deliverances have again recover'd and restored them. Upon the first opening of the Reformation, all the World run into it.
and what sudden and unlooked-for Deliverances have again recovered and restored them. Upon the First opening of the Reformation, all the World run into it.
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The Corruptions and Ignorance of Popery, were things of which all Men were so weary, that they with joy welcomed the Light and the Purity of the Gospel:
The Corruptions and Ignorance of Popery, were things of which all Men were so weary, that they with joy welcomed the Light and the Purity of the Gospel:
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and they dividing their Forces, became an easy Prey to Charles the 5th, who got both their Heads, the Elector of Sax, and the Landgrave of Hesse into his Power,
and they dividing their Forces, became an easy Prey to Charles the 5th, who god both their Heads, the Elector of Sax, and the Landgrave of Hesse into his Power,
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and of delivering it up to the Emperor, gave Matters so quick a turn, that the Emperor was forced to run out of Germany; and he soon saw he could not hope ever to return to it, without granting the Edict of Passaw, under which Security the Protestant Religion has subsisted there ever since.
and of delivering it up to the Emperor, gave Matters so quick a turn, that the Emperor was forced to run out of Germany; and he soon saw he could not hope ever to return to it, without granting the Edict of Passau, under which Security the Protestant Religion has subsisted there ever since.
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Not many years after that a second Storm arose, King Edward died, and while Queen Mary persecuted and burnt the Protestants here in England, France and Spain fell under the Ministry of two Cardinals, who seeing that the way which they called Heresy, was gaining ground every-where, under the shelter of the Wars, they projected and effected a Peace, in order to the Extirpating of Heresy; but while this was in agitation, Queen Mary died:
Not many Years After that a second Storm arose, King Edward died, and while Queen Marry persecuted and burned the Protestants Here in England, France and Spain fell under the Ministry of two Cardinals, who seeing that the Way which they called Heresy, was gaining ground everywhere, under the shelter of the Wars, they projected and effected a Peace, in order to the Extirpating of Heresy; but while this was in agitation, Queen Marry died:
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a Deliverance sprung up also in Holland, after many unsuccessful Attempts, by a small company of Fishermen, who seized on the Brill, and from inconsiderable beginnings, falling happily â–ª under the Conduct of a Family of Heroes, have grown up to be one of the Powerfullest Nations that any Age has seen:
a Deliverance sprung up also in Holland, After many unsuccessful Attempts, by a small company of Fishermen, who seized on the Brill, and from inconsiderable beginnings, falling happily â–ª under the Conduct of a Family of Heroes, have grown up to be one of the Powerfullest nations that any Age has seen:
A Third was, when the League of France was formed, for the Extirpation of Protestants, and that Spain at the same time designed the Conquest of England, upon which they reckon'd, that the War in the Low-Countries would soon come to an end:
A Third was, when the League of France was formed, for the Extirpation of Protestants, and that Spain At the same time designed the Conquest of England, upon which they reckoned, that the War in the Low countries would soon come to an end:
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The Revolution of Bohemia, and the Reduction of Hungary, raised the House of Austria so high, that every thing that stood in their way, fell before them;
The Revolution of Bohemia, and the Reduction of Hungary, raised the House of Austria so high, that every thing that stood in their Way, fell before them;
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England fell under a feebleness and dis-joynting at home, when of a sudden, the Great Gustavus with a small Army broke through the whole Austrian Force,
England fell under a feebleness and disjointing At home, when of a sudden, the Great Gustavus with a small Army broke through the Whole Austrian Force,
That Union which had at first such an unlook'd-for success, had almost swallowed up Holland, the Inundation breaking in upon them with such a Rapidity, that nothing could stand before it, till a Young Prince, who as he was the Inheritor of the Glory of Four Successive Ancestors, every one of whom had Lustre enough to have ennobled a whole Race;
That union which had At First such an unlooked-for success, had almost swallowed up Holland, the Inundation breaking in upon them with such a Rapidity, that nothing could stand before it, till a Young Prince, who as he was the Inheritor of the Glory of Four Successive Ancestors, every one of whom had Lustre enough to have ennobled a Whole Raze;
till he, I say, stemmed this Torrent by so small a handful at first, that it seemed a tempting of Providence, to have hoped for success, where the Force was so unequal.
till he, I say, stemmed this Torrent by so small a handful At First, that it seemed a tempting of Providence, to have hoped for success, where the Force was so unequal.
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The last Crisis in which we still are, began in 85, when within the compass of one Year, Popery was on the Throne here in England; it had likewise the Palatinate brought under it,
The last Crisis in which we still Are, began in 85, when within the compass of one Year, Popery was on the Throne Here in England; it had likewise the Palatinate brought under it,
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and the Protestant Religion was proscribed and Persecuted, both in France and Savoy. Then the Instruments of the Pride and Cruelty of the Persecutor, reckoned that Heresy was to be extirpated all the World over:
and the Protestant Religion was proscribed and Persecuted, both in France and Savoy. Then the Instruments of the Pride and Cruelty of the Persecutor, reckoned that Heresy was to be extirpated all the World over:
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how ungratefully soever it may be opposed by some, whose Designs, whatever their meaning may be, tend to the bringing us under French Tyranny, and Popish Cruelty.
how ungratefully soever it may be opposed by Some, whose Designs, whatever their meaning may be, tend to the bringing us under French Tyranny, and Popish Cruelty.
When we also consider the special Deliverances of this Church, the Critical Time of Henry the Eighth's breaking with Rome; and of Q. Mary's Death. Queen Elizabeth 's Glorious Reign; the discovery of the Gunpowder-Treason;
When we also Consider the special Deliverances of this Church, the Critical Time of Henry the Eighth's breaking with Room; and of Q. Mary's Death. Queen Elizabeth is Glorious Reign; the discovery of the Gunpowder treason;
and preserved us in so wonderful a manner, he will still continue to do it? But this last Deliverance of Ireland must not be past over in general Words.
and preserved us in so wondered a manner, he will still continue to do it? But this last Deliverance of Ireland must not be passed over in general Words.
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Can we reflect on the many Dangers to which that Sacred Life, on which all ours depend, in so signal a manner, was so lately exposed, without feeling a Commotion within us, that is both melting and tender? for though it is now past, we still tremble to think that it was once so near;
Can we reflect on the many Dangers to which that Sacred Life, on which all ours depend, in so signal a manner, was so lately exposed, without feeling a Commotion within us, that is both melting and tender? for though it is now past, we still tremble to think that it was once so near;
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But while we take leave humbly to complain, that he has so little regard to himself, we must with all Thankfulness acknowledg, that this defect of Care in him is fully supplied by the watchfulness of that Providence, on which he does in so particular a manner depend;
But while we take leave humbly to complain, that he has so little regard to himself, we must with all Thankfulness acknowledge, that this defect of Care in him is Fully supplied by the watchfulness of that Providence, on which he does in so particular a manner depend;
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If our Glory has on another side received an Eclipse, tho even on those less fortunate Occasions we have seen particular Instances of a watchful Providence,
If our Glory has on Another side received an Eclipse, though even on those less fortunate Occasions we have seen particular Instances of a watchful Providence,
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and darkning of our Glory, is but for a new reserve of Triumph to him, whose Scene of Success is not compleat, till all that false shining, which has so long compared it self to the Sun, is darkned;
and darkening of our Glory, is but for a new reserve of Triumph to him, whose Scene of Success is not complete, till all that false shining, which has so long compared it self to the Sun, is darkened;
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You have so many Instances of so great force round about you to demonstrate this, that it is needless to enlarge upon the Breaches that Vice makes on Mens Persons,
You have so many Instances of so great force round about you to demonstrate this, that it is needless to enlarge upon the Breaches that Vice makes on Men's Persons,
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its wasting their Spirits, and depressing their Minds, are such visible things, and have shewed us so many Wrecks on all hands, that we must needs see how just and reasonable it is to bring all these Disorders under the denomination of Folly.
its wasting their Spirits, and depressing their Minds, Are such visible things, and have showed us so many Wrecks on all hands, that we must needs see how just and reasonable it is to bring all these Disorders under the denomination of Folly.
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or the Fictions of their Minds, that this is also Folly, and a Folly of so strange a kind, that it is not easy to imagine that Humane Nature should be capable of it:
or the Fictions of their Minds, that this is also Folly, and a Folly of so strange a kind, that it is not easy to imagine that Humane Nature should be capable of it:
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This is the Language of Scoffers, and a degree of Folly beyond all others, even the venturing upon Eternal Misery, upon the maddest set of Principles that ever were put together.
This is the Language of Scoffers, and a degree of Folly beyond all Others, even the venturing upon Eternal Misery, upon the maddest Set of Principles that ever were put together.
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and add to the Settlement of his true Religion, and the happy Constitution both of Church and State among us, a secure and honourable Peace, a fullness of Plenty,
and add to the Settlement of his true Religion, and the happy Constitution both of Church and State among us, a secure and honourable Peace, a fullness of Plenty,
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and a freedom of Trade, and should carry the Glory of our Soveraigns so high, as to make them the Arbiters of Christendom, and the Protectors of all Protestants.
and a freedom of Trade, and should carry the Glory of our Sovereigns so high, as to make them the Arbiters of Christendom, and the Protectors of all Protestants.
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while we had a mighty Enemy to deal with, and so would revive these Follies, which God has by an Interposition of so many Providences called on us to forget;
while we had a mighty Enemy to deal with, and so would revive these Follies, which God has by an Interposition of so many Providences called on us to forget;
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if those of a higher Rank, should become swell'd with Pride, or softned with Voluptuousness; If the Clergy should become Lazy, Covetous, and Ambitious;
if those of a higher Rank, should become swelled with Pride, or softened with Voluptuousness; If the Clergy should become Lazy, Covetous, and Ambitious;
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that is, That the True Religion, with all the happy Characters of God's Favour, should be still continued among them, by which they were the Glory of all Lands,
that is, That the True Religion, with all the happy Characters of God's Favour, should be still continued among them, by which they were the Glory of all Lands,
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and that to all this, the Blessings of Peace and Plenty may be joined: which God of his Infinite Mercy grant, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. FINIS.
and that to all this, the Blessings of Peace and Plenty may be joined: which God of his Infinite Mercy grant, through jesus christ our Lord, Amen. FINIS.
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