A sermon preached at White-hall, on the 26th of Novemb. 1691 being the thanksgiving-day for the preservation of the King, and the reduction of Ireland / by the Right Reverend Father in God, Gilbert Lord Bishop of Sarum.
And by this we are taught, that we ought not to expect the continuance of Gods Favour to us, any longer than we continue true to those Laws and Rules that he has given us.
And by this we Are taught, that we ought not to expect the Continuance of God's Favour to us, any longer than we continue true to those Laws and Rules that he has given us.
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Since then Solomon was the wisest of Men, as well as of Kings, and that his Wisdom was, without doubt, chiefly applied to that which was his proper Business;
Since then Solomon was the Wisest of Men, as well as of Kings, and that his Wisdom was, without doubt, chiefly applied to that which was his proper Business;
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so that the weight and stress of his observation, and by consequence of this Discourse, must lye upon Mercy, tho Truth and Fidelity must likewise have its share.
so that the weight and stress of his observation, and by consequence of this Discourse, must lie upon Mercy, though Truth and Fidis must likewise have its share.
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The chief glory of Princes, and the chief of their Titles, tho they should swell them up with all the loftiness of the Eastern Courts, is, That they are God's Deputies and Vicegerents here on earth;
The chief glory of Princes, and the chief of their Titles, though they should swell them up with all the loftiness of the Eastern Courts, is, That they Are God's Deputies and Vicegerents Here on earth;
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and that resembles the Gods themselves? (Pardon this ill-sounding expression of his Heathenism) who governs so as to remember, both that he himself is a Man,
and that resembles the God's themselves? (Pardon this ill-sounding expression of his Heathenism) who governs so as to Remember, both that he himself is a Man,
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For the brightness of Majesty, when not tempered with the softness of Mercy, is like a scorching Sun, who destroys every thing upon which his Beams do fall.
For the brightness of Majesty, when not tempered with the softness of Mercy, is like a scorching Sun, who Destroys every thing upon which his Beams do fallen.
The simplest Notions which all men have of God, as well as the discoveries which inspired Writings give us of him, represent him as a Being, in which Truth and Goodness do dwell in perfection;
The simplest Notions which all men have of God, as well as the discoveries which inspired Writings give us of him, represent him as a Being, in which Truth and goodness do dwell in perfection;
yet where Mercy and Truth are wanting, where they are Perfidious and Cruel, they are rather the Representatives of him that was a Lyar and a Murderer from the beginning, than of that God, who is just and true in all his ways,
yet where Mercy and Truth Are wanting, where they Are Perfidious and Cruel, they Are rather the Representatives of him that was a Liar and a Murderer from the beginning, than of that God, who is just and true in all his ways,
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If these are wanting, the greater they are in all other respects, they are the juster Resemblances of those Apostate Spirits, the Princes of the power of the Air, who have great Dominions,
If these Are wanting, the greater they Are in all other respects, they Are the juster Resemblances of those Apostate Spirits, the Princes of the power of the Air, who have great Dominions,
And even then, private revenge is so far from being his motive, that he is forced to do Violence to his own Inclinations, which are always gentle and Compassionate.
And even then, private revenge is so Far from being his motive, that he is forced to do Violence to his own Inclinations, which Are always gentle and Compassionate.
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A Prince so tempered puts a temptation upon his people, (if they are not under the conduct of a Religion that guides them by surer Lights) to suspect that he is allied to the Divinity it self;
A Prince so tempered puts a temptation upon his people, (if they Are not under the conduct of a Religion that guides them by Surer Lights) to suspect that he is allied to the Divinity it self;
And as this in barbarous Ages gave the rise to almost all the Idolatry of the Greeks, so even in more polite Times the Roman Historian observes, that no man made any shews of mourning or lamentation at Marcus Aurelius 's Funeral, all men holding it for certain, that as he had been lent to the World by the Gods;
And as this in barbarous Ages gave the rise to almost all the Idolatry of the Greeks, so even in more polite Times the Roman Historian observes, that no man made any shows of mourning or lamentation At Marcus Aurelius is Funeral, all men holding it for certain, that as he had been lent to the World by the God's;
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On the other hand a Prince that is just and true, gracious and merciful, shines with so benigne an Influence that as a good season not only gives us warm and healthful Air while it lasts,
On the other hand a Prince that is just and true, gracious and merciful, shines with so benign an Influence that as a good season not only gives us warm and healthful Air while it lasts,
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so by his good Government that is duly tempered between rigorous severity and too Indulgent goodness, he no • only makes his Subjects happy, during so blest a Reign,
so by his good Government that is duly tempered between rigorous severity and too Indulgent Goodness, he no • only makes his Subject's happy, during so blessed a Reign,
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but lays the foundations of a Felicity which will be more lasting then the Princes themselves, who tho they are called Gods, yet must die like men.
but lays the foundations of a Felicity which will be more lasting then the Princes themselves, who though they Are called God's, yet must die like men.
It becomes this place and this day better to observe what God has made the means of preserving the persons and upholding the Throne of our Kings, that so by adhearing steadily to these we may secure the blessings that we have in hand and promise our selves such a progress in them that the next return of a day of this kind, may be to celebrate an entire deliverance from all our Enemies;
It becomes this place and this day better to observe what God has made the means of preserving the Persons and upholding the Throne of our Kings, that so by adhering steadily to these we may secure the blessings that we have in hand and promise our selves such a progress in them that the next return of a day of this kind, may be to celebrate an entire deliverance from all our Enemies;
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We trembled, for as Davids men said, not more truly than we might do upon this occasion, that his life was worth ten Thousand of us, so we were sure that danger could have no other effect upon him,
We trembled, for as Davids men said, not more truly than we might do upon this occasion, that his life was worth ten Thousand of us, so we were sure that danger could have no other Effect upon him,
Our wishes for action, and our fears for his person were things so Interwoven that it Heaven has not granted us that we wished for, it was that we might be saved from what we feared, since an entire Victory with that loss had been our ruine.
Our wishes for actium, and our fears for his person were things so Interwoven that it Heaven has not granted us that we wished for, it was that we might be saved from what we feared, since an entire Victory with that loss had been our ruin.
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God has now brought him back to us in safety, and with this fresh lustre on him, that as the Enemy by their extravagant rejoycing last year, upon his supposed death, shewed how much they apprehended his Life;
God has now brought him back to us in safety, and with this fresh lustre on him, that as the Enemy by their extravagant rejoicing last year, upon his supposed death, showed how much they apprehended his Life;
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The train was fired and had its first effect, but the invisible direction appeared in that Critical Minute next to a Miracle, the dismal Treachery was defeated, and the Traytors were discovered.
The train was fired and had its First Effect, but the invisible direction appeared in that Critical Minute next to a Miracle, the dismal Treachery was defeated, and the Traitors were discovered.
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and but too probably the loss of that sacred Life, which if it had escaped the first Violence of the fire, must have perished in the fatal train of Consequences that would have followed upon it:
and but too probably the loss of that sacred Life, which if it had escaped the First Violence of the fire, must have perished in the fatal train of Consequences that would have followed upon it:
But that a train so dextrously laid, and so successful in its first Operations, should have no farther effect but to shew at once both the greatness of the danger,
But that a train so dextrously laid, and so successful in its First Operations, should have no farther Effect but to show At once both the greatness of the danger,
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Such an extraordinary preservation may justly swallow up ones thoughts so entirely, that other things may be forgot by the transport it raises Yet upon due recollection tho this is enough to fill us with deep acknowledgments;
Such an extraordinary preservation may justly swallow up ones thoughts so entirely, that other things may be forgotten by the transport it raises Yet upon due recollection though this is enough to fill us with deep acknowledgments;
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The Inhabitants reduced on the sudden, from a full Plenty, to the Extremities of Misery; multitudes of all Ranks and Ages, and of both Sexes, were forced to fly hither,
The Inhabitants reduced on the sudden, from a full Plenty, to the Extremities of Misery; Multitudes of all Ranks and Ages, and of both Sexes, were forced to fly hither,
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but after all, as Charity is a Word of hard digestion to a generous Mind, so their Numbers made, that every ones share must be small where so many wanted.
but After all, as Charity is a Word of hard digestion to a generous Mind, so their Numbers made, that every ones share must be small where so many wanted.
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The slow motions at the beginning of the Summer, together with some other accidents, made all people apprehend that the miseries of that Kingdom were like to lie upon it yet one year longer.
The slow motions At the beginning of the Summer, together with Some other accidents, made all people apprehend that the misery's of that Kingdom were like to lie upon it yet one year longer.
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Here we have all that can work, either on our Compassion for our Brethren, or our care of our selves to raise and fill our Hearts with Joy and Gladness.
Here we have all that can work, either on our Compassion for our Brothers, or our care of our selves to raise and fill our Hearts with Joy and Gladness.
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and to reassume that which is the true Honour, as well as the Interest of this Government, (how much and how fatally soever it may have been, not only neglected,
and to reassume that which is the true Honour, as well as the Interest of this Government, (how much and how fatally soever it may have been, not only neglected,
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These are such signal Blessings, that it may seem a diminution of them, to bring lesser matters into the Account, which yet deserve well to be remembred:
These Are such signal Blessings, that it may seem a diminution of them, to bring lesser matters into the Account, which yet deserve well to be remembered:
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our concerns have been every where safe, and in many places Glorious and Triumphant. Our Enemies have failed in their Undertakings, and most of ours have succeeded:
our concerns have been every where safe, and in many places Glorious and Triumphant. Our Enemies have failed in their Undertakings, and most of ours have succeeded:
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and the resentment which arises out of that, which if not check'd by better thoughts, and a nobleness of Soul, raises a ferment that works strongly in ungoverned Nature.
and the resentment which arises out of that, which if not checked by better thoughts, and a nobleness of Soul, raises a ferment that works strongly in ungoverned Nature.
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The elevation of Princes, as it raises them above the common miseries of Mankind, so it very often makes them Insensible of those Calamities which their Subjects suffer often by their means;
The elevation of Princes, as it raises them above the Common misery's of Mankind, so it very often makes them Insensible of those Calamities which their Subject's suffer often by their means;
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and relieve them by their Mercy, and that with the Roman Emperour, reckon that day lost in which no occasion has been given them of doing good, of making a sad Heart glad, and a miserable Family easie;
and relieve them by their Mercy, and that with the Roman Emperor, reckon that day lost in which no occasion has been given them of doing good, of making a sad Heart glad, and a miserable Family easy;
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And if they could have such effects in favour of an Idolatrous Tyrant, what may PRINCES that are Good and Religious expect from them? What may they not expect from them? They by such Acts of Mercy, procure to themselves many Affectionate and Zealous Subjects.
And if they could have such effects in favour of an Idolatrous Tyrant, what may PRINCES that Are Good and Religious expect from them? What may they not expect from them? They by such Acts of Mercy, procure to themselves many Affectionate and Zealous Subject's.
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Where the Dignity of the Person exalts one to so high a Sublimity, the Insolence of an Injury gives a particular sharpness, which is heightned if done with scorn, and delivered in opprobrious words;
Where the Dignity of the Person exalts one to so high a Sublimity, the Insolence of an Injury gives a particular sharpness, which is heightened if done with scorn, and Delivered in opprobrious words;
When all these concur in Offences against Princes, it must be acknowledged, that acts of Mercy, done after such Provocations, carry so very near a resemblance to that Infinite Goodness, which is kind to the unthankful and the evil:
When all these concur in Offences against Princes, it must be acknowledged, that acts of Mercy, done After such Provocations, carry so very near a resemblance to that Infinite goodness, which is kind to the unthankful and the evil:
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It is a Consideration apt to beget Rage even in the mildest Breasts, of those against whom the Injury does not work immediately, to see a sort of Men who live safe under the justest and gentlest of all Governments, go about with a restless Fury, endeavouring to overturn it, to corrupt the Minds of the Nation,
It is a Consideration apt to beget Rage even in the Mildest Breasts, of those against whom the Injury does not work immediately, to see a sort of Men who live safe under the Justest and gentlest of all Governments, go about with a restless Fury, endeavouring to overturn it, to corrupt the Minds of the nation,
for the Protection of Religion, and for raising the honour of the Nation, that was sinking into such a shameful degeneracy, that a mighty Influence and great Examples were necessary to restore us to that from which we had fallen.
for the Protection of Religion, and for raising the honour of the nation, that was sinking into such a shameful degeneracy, that a mighty Influence and great Examples were necessary to restore us to that from which we had fallen.
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But the Reproach is more sensible, as well as the Danger is greater, from false Brethren, who like the Men of Smyrna that called themselves Jews, but were not,
But the Reproach is more sensible, as well as the Danger is greater, from false Brothers, who like the Men of Smyrna that called themselves jews, but were not,
and were of the Synagogue of Satan, may call themselves English Men and Protestants, but are of the Synagogue of the great Enemy (for that is the signification of the word Satan ) of our Nation, of our Religion, and of Mankind.
and were of the Synagogue of Satan, may call themselves English Men and Protestants, but Are of the Synagogue of the great Enemy (for that is the signification of the word Satan) of our nation, of our Religion, and of Mankind.
They seem to have persuaded themselves and study to persuade all others, That what we may have heard of his Cruelty, are only Tragical Stories aggravated far above the Truth;
They seem to have persuaded themselves and study to persuade all Others, That what we may have herd of his Cruelty, Are only Tragical Stories aggravated Far above the Truth;
and tho' the best Soils of Europe, even those of his own Religion, no sooner become a prey to him than they are immediately Fields of Blood and Bones,
and though the best Soils of Europe, even those of his own Religion, no sooner become a prey to him than they Are immediately Fields of Blood and Bones,
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The Princes whose Names shine the brightest in History, are those whose Clemency shewed it self, in the greatest Instances, and after the highest Provocations.
The Princes whose Names shine the Brightest in History, Are those whose Clemency showed it self, in the greatest Instances, and After the highest Provocations.
how much soever he degenerated afterwards, when he forsook that Conduct and was forsaken by it, set a noble Pattern in his first Advancement, which is remarkable in all its Circumstances.
how much soever he degenerated afterwards, when he forsook that Conduct and was forsaken by it, Set a noble Pattern in his First Advancement, which is remarkable in all its circumstances.
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He was told by the Prophet Samuel, that God had designed him to be King of Israel, and he felt the earnest of that in a Prophetical Spirit that rested on him.
He was told by the Prophet Samuel, that God had designed him to be King of Israel, and he felt the earnest of that in a Prophetical Spirit that rested on him.
But a Prince, whose Soul is raised to a level with his Fortunes, has a nobler sence of things, far above the fretful peevishness of little and angry Minds.
But a Prince, whose Soul is raised to a level with his Fortune's, has a Nobler sense of things, Far above the fretful peevishness of little and angry Minds.
Nahash King of Ammon, a Cruel and an Idolatrous Tyrant, pushed on with a desire of Glory, and of enlarging his Frontier, did, against the Faith of Treaties, Invade the Country,
Nahash King of Ammon, a Cruel and an Idolatrous Tyrant, pushed on with a desire of Glory, and of enlarging his Frontier, did, against the Faith of Treaties, Invade the Country,
and since the way of War in those days was chiefly in Archery, in which nothing can be done without the direction of the right Eye, he told them he must thrust out all their right Eyes.
and since the Way of War in those days was chiefly in Archery, in which nothing can be done without the direction of the right Eye, he told them he must thrust out all their right Eyes.
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The Body of the Nation, full of Resentment, move Samuel, that a search might be made for those that had said, Shall Saul Reign over us, that they might be brought out,
The Body of the nation, full of Resentment, move Samuel, that a search might be made for those that had said, Shall Saul Reign over us, that they might be brought out,
he prevents the Applications of the Guilty, and the Intercession of their Friends, by an Act of Grace, prononunced in these words, There shall not a man be put to death this day, for to day the Lord hath wrought Salvation in Israel:
he prevents the Applications of the Guilty, and the Intercession of their Friends, by an Act of Grace, prononunced in these words, There shall not a man be put to death this day, for to day the Lord hath wrought Salvation in Israel:
The reason that he gave for it, agrees with the Maxims in my Text, Do not I know that I am this day King over Israel? There was no need of Acts of Severity to bring him to the Throne,
The reason that he gave for it, agrees with the Maxims in my Text, Do not I know that I am this day King over Israel? There was no need of Acts of Severity to bring him to the Throne,
who, no doubt, had often pressed Caesar, tho' in vain, to the same courses, and could not fail to persuade the Nephew from his Uncle 's Fate, that there was but one sure way to be safe from his Enemies.
who, no doubt, had often pressed Caesar, though in vain, to the same courses, and could not fail to persuade the Nephew from his Uncle is Fate, that there was but one sure Way to be safe from his Enemies.
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A remarkable Instance of this is related by Seneca. Cinna that was descended from the Great Pompey, as well as from the Famous Roman, whose Name he carried, conspired against him,
A remarkable Instance of this is related by Senecca. Cinna that was descended from the Great Pompey, as well as from the Famous Roman, whose Name he carried, conspired against him,
and the Baseness and Blackness of his Crime, the Folly as well as the Ingratitude of it, in such terms, that after he had almost killed him with his Discourse, which he drew out to the greater length, that being all the Punishment to which he had condemned him;
and the Baseness and Blackness of his Crime, the Folly as well as the Ingratitude of it, in such terms, that After he had almost killed him with his Discourse, which he drew out to the greater length, that being all the Punishment to which he had condemned him;
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And thus he not only gained him, but all the Romans likewise, who were forced to confess, that he deserved to govern the whole World, who had learned to govern his own Passions and Resentments.
And thus he not only gained him, but all the Roman likewise, who were forced to confess, that he deserved to govern the Whole World, who had learned to govern his own Passion and Resentments.
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that Severities may perhaps chastise the Insolence of a few, but they provoke Mankind, and make that Hatred become general, which was before particular only to a few:
that Severities may perhaps chastise the Insolence of a few, but they provoke Mankind, and make that Hatred become general, which was before particular only to a few:
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It is hard to set forth any of the Vertues that become Princes, without some memorable Instance out of the Life of Marcus Aurelius, whom all Writers represent as the compleatest Pattern of a perfect Prince.
It is hard to Set forth any of the Virtues that become Princes, without Some memorable Instance out of the Life of Marcus Aurelius, whom all Writers represent as the compleatest Pattern of a perfect Prince.
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His Brother wrote him a vehement Letter, setting forth the Danger of this Revolt, and how fatal it might prove to himself and his Children, if not check'd in time:
His Brother wrote him a vehement letter, setting forth the Danger of this Revolt, and how fatal it might prove to himself and his Children, if not checked in time:
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upon that Faustina the Empress writ most vehemently to the Emperour, pressing him to order a severe Inquiry after all the Complices of the Revolt, that so he might secure himself and his Family.
upon that Faustina the Empress writ most vehemently to the Emperor, pressing him to order a severe Inquiry After all the Accomplices of the Revolt, that so he might secure himself and his Family.
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He writ also to the Senate, and descended to the Language of praying them most earnestly, that they would do nothing that might rob him of his Piety and Clemency:
He writ also to the Senate, and descended to the Language of praying them most earnestly, that they would do nothing that might rob him of his Piety and Clemency:
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and professed that if Cassius himself had fallen into his Hands, he would have only reproached him a little for his Errours, and then have preserved him:
and professed that if Cassius himself had fallen into his Hands, he would have only reproached him a little for his Errors, and then have preserved him:
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he desired therefore that no Hurt might be done to any of his Friends or Relations, but that they might live safe, knowing that they lived under Marcus.
he desired Therefore that no Hurt might be done to any of his Friends or Relations, but that they might live safe, knowing that they lived under Marcus.
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These are shining Passages in the Lives of those Princes, that have rendred them famous to all Posterity, and make them still live fresh and glorious,
These Are shining Passages in the Lives of those Princes, that have rendered them famous to all Posterity, and make them still live fresh and glorious,
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The Notion of Truth is so plain, and the Necessity of it is so visible, that all Mankind seem to agree almost equally, both in commending and in neglecting it;
The Notion of Truth is so plain, and the Necessity of it is so visible, that all Mankind seem to agree almost equally, both in commending and in neglecting it;
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the Pressures and the Fears of Men of low Degree, force them sometimes to make Lies their Refuge, they escape to it from a present Mischief, which to them is more sensible than a lasting Inconvenience, that a Discovery which often comes and is always to be feared, will bring upon them.
the Pressures and the Fears of Men of low Degree, force them sometime to make Lies their Refuge, they escape to it from a present Mischief, which to them is more sensible than a lasting Inconvenience, that a Discovery which often comes and is always to be feared, will bring upon them.
and then though their Condition will free them from the Injuriousness of a Discovery, yet the Inconveniencies of it will hang upon them as long as they live:
and then though their Condition will free them from the Injuriousness of a Discovery, yet the Inconveniences of it will hang upon them as long as they live:
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Happy those, who how hard soever it may be to have the Word, or obtain the Promise of a Prince, yet when they have it, know that they can trust to it, and depend upon it.
Happy those, who how hard soever it may be to have the Word, or obtain the Promise of a Prince, yet when they have it, know that they can trust to it, and depend upon it.
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this is that to which Princes in their own Persons are little subject, unless it be to betray a Confederate, or sell an Alliance; Accidents that happen but seldom:
this is that to which Princes in their own Persons Are little Subject, unless it be to betray a Confederate, or fell an Alliance; Accidents that happen but seldom:
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Men of Vanity, Avarice and Luxury, that design both to live profusely, and to raise vast Fortunes, cannot compass all this with regular Appointments, and fair Purchase;
Men of Vanity, Avarice and Luxury, that Design both to live profusely, and to raise vast Fortune's, cannot compass all this with regular Appointments, and fair Purchase;
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the first Duty he thinks is to himself and his Family, to recover once what he laid out, that so he may live afterwards on clear Gains. One Emperor nailed to the Bench the Skin of a Judg that sold Justice;
the First Duty he thinks is to himself and his Family, to recover once what he laid out, that so he may live afterwards on clear Gains. One Emperor nailed to the Bench the Skin of a Judge that sold justice;
Even Samuel 's Sons took Bribes, and neither the Vertues of their Father, nor the Fall of Eli 's Family, which was ruined for the sake of two bad Sons, could keep them from Corruption:
Even Samuel is Sons took Bribes, and neither the Virtues of their Father, nor the Fallen of Eli is Family, which was ruined for the sake of two bad Sons, could keep them from Corruption:
and so indulgent are even good Governours to those they love, that Samuel, who had good Reason to know how dear Eli 's Indulgence to his Sons stood him, was yet too remiss himself in looking narrowly to his own Sons, which brought on him that publick Affront, that the People did openly reproach him with it,
and so indulgent Are even good Governors to those they love, that Samuel, who had good Reason to know how dear Eli is Indulgence to his Sons stood him, was yet too remiss himself in looking narrowly to his own Sons, which brought on him that public Affront, that the People did openly reproach him with it,
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This Evil is so common and so natural to Men of Power, and the Poison of it is so pernicious, that Princes who desire to preserve themselves and their People, cannot use Care enough to watch over it.
This Evil is so Common and so natural to Men of Power, and the Poison of it is so pernicious, that Princes who desire to preserve themselves and their People, cannot use Care enough to watch over it.
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There is yet a third Sense in which Truth stands frequently in Scripture; we find it often both in the Psalms and in this Book, signifies true Religion,
There is yet a third Sense in which Truth Stands frequently in Scripture; we find it often both in the Psalms and in this Book, signifies true Religion,
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than to their own Honour, or their Masters Service? that are Slaves to Pleasure, and whose Spirits are enervated, and their Hours, as well as Fortunes, devoured by Luxury.
than to their own Honour, or their Masters Service? that Are Slaves to Pleasure, and whose Spirits Are enervated, and their Hours, as well as Fortune's, devoured by Luxury.
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but yet with it some Satisfaction, that our chief Misfortunes are owing to those Vices and Excesses, which have not been yet severely enough repressed and punished.
but yet with it Some Satisfaction, that our chief Misfortunes Are owing to those Vices and Excesses, which have not been yet severely enough repressed and punished.
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and not contented to teach your Court and Subjects by your Example, are resolved to imploy your Authority, in obliging them at least to the Decencies of Vertue and Religion:
and not contented to teach your Court and Subject's by your Exampl, Are resolved to employ your authority, in obliging them At least to the Decencies of Virtue and Religion:
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What are Conquests and Triumphs, the wasting and dispeopling of Cities and Provinces, which make such a Figure in the false Estimate of the World, compared to the more real and solid Honours of reforming vitious Courts, luxurious Cities,
What Are Conquests and Triumphos, the wasting and dispeopling of Cities and Provinces, which make such a Figure in the false Estimate of the World, compared to the more real and solid Honours of reforming vicious Courts, luxurious Cities,
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Be thou strong and very couragious, that thou mayst observe to do according to all the Law which Moses my Servant commanded thee: Turn not from it to the right Hand or to the left, that thou mayst prosper whither-soever thou goest.
Be thou strong and very courageous, that thou Mayest observe to do according to all the Law which Moses my Servant commanded thee: Turn not from it to the right Hand or to the left, that thou Mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
that thou mayst observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy Way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good Success.
that thou Mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy Way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good Success.
And may we at the Conclusion of every Year have fresh matter to rejoice in God, both on your Account and on our own, who hath done great things for you,
And may we At the Conclusion of every Year have fresh matter to rejoice in God, both on your Account and on our own, who hath done great things for you,
We are now almost in Sight of Land, and the Prospect is so fair, that nothing but our Sins and our Divisions can stop a Course of Success and Glory, that is near its last and highest Point.
We Are now almost in Sighed of Land, and the Prospect is so fair, that nothing but our Sins and our Divisions can stop a Course of Success and Glory, that is near its last and highest Point.
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May no corrupt nor misguided Humours, no unjust Jealousies nor peevish Resentments, no Faction nor Animosity in our Councils, retard or defeat those great Designs which have been hitherto under such a visible Conduct and Blessing from above.
May not corrupt nor misguided Humours, no unjust Jealousies nor peevish Resentments, no Faction nor Animosity in our Councils, retard or defeat those great Designs which have been hitherto under such a visible Conduct and Blessing from above.
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Only fear the Lord, and serve him in Truth with all your Heart, for consider how great things he hath done for you: May they be compleated! May they be lasting!
Only Fear the Lord, and serve him in Truth with all your Heart, for Consider how great things he hath done for you: May they be completed! May they be lasting!
May Justice and Righteousness ever flow from them, and such an Abundance of Peace, as may make us both safe and rich, great and happy under their Protection:
May justice and Righteousness ever flow from them, and such an Abundance of Peace, as may make us both safe and rich, great and happy under their Protection:
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May the Happy and Glorious Days of Queen Elizabeth be darkned and eclipsed by the more Happy and more Glorious Reign of KING WILLIAM and QUEEN MARY. FINIS.
May the Happy and Glorious Days of Queen Elizabeth be darkened and eclipsed by the more Happy and more Glorious Reign of KING WILLIAM and QUEEN MARY. FINIS.
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Plin •inlr •• Quod enim pr ••stabilius aut pulchrius munus Deorum quam cistus & sanctus & dii • simillimus Princeps? — qui nec minus hominem se quam hominibus prae ••se meminit. — sid •lissuna custo •li • Principis ipsius •ano ••ncia.
Pliny •inlr •• Quod enim Pr ••stabilius Or pulchrius munus Gods quam cistus & Sanctus & Gods • simillimus Princeps? — qui nec minus hominem se quam hominibus Prae ••se Meminit. — sid •lissuna Custom •li • Principis Himself •ano ••ncia.
Lib. de Clem, Regibuscertior est, ex mansuetudine securitas: quia frequens vindicta paucorum odium reprimit, omnium irritat. Voluntas oportet ante saeviendi quam causa deficiat.
Lib. de Clem, Regibuscertior est, ex Mildness securitas: quia Frequent Vindictae Paucorum odium reprimit, omnium irritat. Voluntas oportet ante saeviendi quam causa deficiat.
