From the little dirty Prince of a Cottage, to the proudest Monarch, that stiles himself King of Kings and Lord of the whole Earth; of Him especially most true;
From the little dirty Prince of a Cottage, to the proudest Monarch, that stile himself King of Kings and Lord of the Whole Earth; of Him especially most true;
It may perhaps be thought an unnecessary undertaking to prove or vindicate an overruling Providence. The world has generally appear'd in some measure sensible of it;
It may perhaps be Thought an unnecessary undertaking to prove or vindicate an overruling Providence. The world has generally appeared in Some measure sensible of it;
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The Epicurean was loth to put his God to the trouble of looking after the World, thinking all happiness to consist in a slothful ease and having nothing to do;
The Epicurean was loath to put his God to the trouble of looking After the World, thinking all happiness to consist in a slothful ease and having nothing to do;
as from the beginning to appoint every one his portion by an irreversible Decree, what ever thanks may be due from such, who have a prosperous beneficial lot in this World,
as from the beginning to appoint every one his portion by an irreversible decree, what ever thanks may be due from such, who have a prosperous beneficial lot in this World,
if all things were from the first sullenly fix'd, so as not to have left to Himself liberty to succour the oppressed, reward the good, or punish the wicked:
if all things were from the First sullenly fixed, so as not to have left to Himself liberty to succour the oppressed, reward the good, or Punish the wicked:
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To which the Apostle assents as a thing fundamentally requisite to all Religion, That whosoever would come unto God, must believe that He is a Rewarder of such as diligently seek him.
To which the Apostle assents as a thing fundamentally requisite to all Religion, That whosoever would come unto God, must believe that He is a Rewarder of such as diligently seek him.
If Fortune be not a meer name, a fancy, a word without sense, an Invisible overruling Power must be understood thereby, which is the Providence we contend for.
If Fortune be not a mere name, a fancy, a word without sense, an Invisible overruling Power must be understood thereby, which is the Providence we contend for.
Because they are kept strangers to the Councels of the Most High, and discern not therefore the true reason of events, the affairs of the World appear to such short-sighted Creatures,
Because they Are kept Strangers to the Counsels of the Most High, and discern not Therefore the true reason of events, the affairs of the World appear to such shortsighted Creatures,
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Truly, if such I may call all those who have been baptized into the Faith, in no Age has the Being and Providence of God been more derided and scoffed at than in this.
Truly, if such I may call all those who have been baptised into the Faith, in no Age has the Being and Providence of God been more derided and scoffed At than in this.
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For were it heartily believ'd what mean the bleatings of the sheep? whence those impatient complaints in times of Calamity or Affliction? Why so dejected,
For were it heartily believed what mean the bleatings of the sheep? whence those impatient complaints in times of Calamity or Affliction? Why so dejected,
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First, That the care of the Watchman is not alone sufficient to keep the City. Secondly, That therefore it is to the Lord that the City ows its safety.
First, That the care of the Watchman is not alone sufficient to keep the city. Secondly, That Therefore it is to the Lord that the city ows its safety.
For where love and universal Benevolence had been the general practice of the World, and the only prevailing ambition, who should be most kind, most beneficial:
For where love and universal Benevolence had been the general practice of the World, and the only prevailing ambition, who should be most kind, most beneficial:
When mens appetites grew irregular and boundless, and reason was not sufficient to restrain, then something more sharp and terrifying was requisite to check the outrages and villany of fools and madmen.
When men's appetites grew irregular and boundless, and reason was not sufficient to restrain, then something more sharp and terrifying was requisite to check the outrages and villainy of Fools and madmen.
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For if a Prince take his lusts with Him into the Throne, what mischief then will naturally insue, the history of those Nations will inform us, where, out of judgement to the people, God has left such a Prince to the wildness of his own spirit.
For if a Prince take his Lustiest with Him into the Throne, what mischief then will naturally ensue, the history of those nations will inform us, where, out of judgement to the people, God has left such a Prince to the wildness of his own Spirit.
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Little are most men aware how much corruption lies lurking in their natures, and what great enormities they might be guilty of, did God but place them in suitable temptations and leave them to the conduct of their own foolish hearts.
Little Are most men aware how much corruption lies lurking in their nature's, and what great enormities they might be guilty of, did God but place them in suitable temptations and leave them to the conduct of their own foolish hearts.
Many mens vertues hold out pretty well in a private life, where they meet with few or but vulgar temptations, which would miserably fail them were they more exposed to stronger assaults.
Many men's Virtues hold out pretty well in a private life, where they meet with few or but Vulgar temptations, which would miserably fail them were they more exposed to Stronger assaults.
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He astonish'd at the ugly character of himself, rejected it with abhorrency, but the Prophet to make good his charge only told him, Thou shalt be King over Syria;
He astonished At the ugly character of himself, rejected it with abhorrency, but the Prophet to make good his charge only told him, Thou shalt be King over Syria;
That high Honour, that Sovereign Authority and Power, and those large Revenues, which are requisite for the ends of government, to be invested in the person that manages it, are not themselves to be duly managed,
That high Honour, that Sovereign authority and Power, and those large Revenues, which Are requisite for the ends of government, to be invested in the person that manages it, Are not themselves to be duly managed,
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It requires a mind rarely well pois'd, fortified with sovereign antidotes to preserve it self untainted from the most subtle penetrating charms of praise and flattery.
It requires a mind rarely well poised, fortified with sovereign antidotes to preserve it self untainted from the most subtle penetrating charms of praise and flattery.
as well in his gracious qualities, as in his Authority. 2d. The care of the Watchman is not alone sufficient to keep the City, because his best care cannot be commensurate to his work.
as well in his gracious qualities, as in his authority. 2d. The care of the Watchman is not alone sufficient to keep the city, Because his best care cannot be commensurate to his work.
His own understanding, as humane, is subject to infirmities and mistakes, and of what boundless ill consequence may a mistake prove in matters of such high importance;
His own understanding, as humane, is Subject to infirmities and mistakes, and of what boundless ill consequence may a mistake prove in matters of such high importance;
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The ungovernableness of some mens spirits, their impatience of any yoke, do often render it very difficultly possible for the Watchman to keep the City in tolerable peace and good order.
The governableness of Some men's spirits, their impatience of any yoke, do often render it very difficultly possible for the Watchman to keep the city in tolerable peace and good order.
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it is their hellish delight to be cherishing quarrels, and fomenting misunderstandings. Covetousness and ambition enflame some to the most daring attempts.
it is their hellish delight to be cherishing quarrels, and fomenting misunderstandings. Covetousness and ambition inflame Some to the most daring attempts.
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It may be farther observ'd that in the course of publick affairs, there are many things in the dark as to humane eye, of very uncertain consequence, doubtful and intricate nature,
It may be farther observed that in the course of public affairs, there Are many things in the dark as to humane eye, of very uncertain consequence, doubtful and intricate nature,
The Crown has sometimes secret ill-willers, which lay their plots often as deep as Hell for its ruine, only therefore to be discover'd and prevented by Him that is there also.
The Crown has sometime secret ill-willers, which lay their plots often as deep as Hell for its ruin, only Therefore to be discovered and prevented by Him that is there also.
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The success of the greatest undertakings often depend upon very small accidents, meer contingencies; which does shew how little the Watchman has to do in the Case.
The success of the greatest undertakings often depend upon very small accidents, mere contingencies; which does show how little the Watchman has to do in the Case.
We are in innumerable instances both in our private and publick capacities, highly indebted to the watchful Providence of God when we little know or think of it.
We Are in innumerable instances both in our private and public capacities, highly indebted to the watchful Providence of God when we little know or think of it.
If the popular Beast finds its own strength, the hands of Government would be too weak to restrain it, the violence and outrage of sinners would make Earth like Hell for confusion, in spite of the Magistrate's Sword.
If the popular Beast finds its own strength, the hands of Government would be too weak to restrain it, the violence and outrage of Sinners would make Earth like Hell for confusion, in spite of the Magistrate's Sword.
This World is a scene of good and bad, that the good may here have some tolerable abode amongst the Giants of the Earth, God by his Providence sets bounds to their rage. One ingredient of the miseries of Hell is, that sinners are there let loose upon one another, free from the restraints either of Grace or Providence;
This World is a scene of good and bad, that the good may Here have Some tolerable Abided among the Giants of the Earth, God by his Providence sets bounds to their rage. One ingredient of the misery's of Hell is, that Sinners Are there let lose upon one Another, free from the restraints either of Grace or Providence;
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Characters of Divinity therefore are every where visible, not only in the Fabrick and contrivance of every Creature, (of which the more we understand, the more we are rapt into admiration) but likewise in the conduct of them and their natural operations.
Characters of Divinity Therefore Are every where visible, not only in the Fabric and contrivance of every Creature, (of which the more we understand, the more we Are rapt into admiration) but likewise in the conduct of them and their natural operations.
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For do we not see the motions and products of Mortal beings curious and regular, constant to themselves so that a Monster or false step in nature is a rare thing? But matter we are sure cannot move it self, much less can it direct its own motions,
For doe we not see the motions and products of Mortal beings curious and regular, constant to themselves so that a Monster or false step in nature is a rare thing? But matter we Are sure cannot move it self, much less can it Direct its own motions,
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impossible it is therefore but there must be something besides Matter, to govern the Corporeal world, to manage all their internal motions and fermentations,
impossible it is Therefore but there must be something beside Matter, to govern the Corporeal world, to manage all their internal motions and fermentations,
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If every plant therefore, every being has not a peculiar Guardian Angel, some universal Superintendent there must be, some general Overseer of the works of nature;
If every plant Therefore, every being has not a peculiar Guardian Angel, Some universal Superintendent there must be, Some general Overseer of the works of nature;
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In a word, the whole family of Heaven and Earth He every day provides for, filling every thing living with plenteousness, refreshing their hearts with food and gladness.
In a word, the Whole family of Heaven and Earth He every day provides for, filling every thing living with plenteousness, refreshing their hearts with food and gladness.
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Every part of Him form'd with such exact superlative care of the Deity, as that God is by the Psalmist represented as writing all his members in his book; by our Saviour as numbring all his hairs. It is he that takes him safely out of the womb, and makes him hope upon his mothers breasts, conducts him through the paths of life;
Every part of Him formed with such exact superlative care of the Deity, as that God is by the Psalmist represented as writing all his members in his book; by our Saviour as numbering all his hairs. It is he that Takes him safely out of the womb, and makes him hope upon his mother's breasts, conducts him through the paths of life;
so say I again, if God vouchsafe to take such care of Man in his natural and individual state, much more do's he charge his Providence with whole Societies of Men;
so say I again, if God vouchsafe to take such care of Man in his natural and Individu state, much more do's he charge his Providence with Whole Societies of Men;
Tho' Man be a Creature of most wonderful composure, yet it is very observable, that by the same Infinite Wisdom it is contrived, that of all the Creatures of God, none so helpless as Man,
Though Man be a Creature of most wondered composure, yet it is very observable, that by the same Infinite Wisdom it is contrived, that of all the Creatures of God, none so helpless as Man,
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Which infirmities do early instruct him in the duties of mutual love and kindness, and shew him the abfolute necessity of imbodying into fraternities and civil Societies, for mutual defence and safety.
Which infirmities do early instruct him in the duties of mutual love and kindness, and show him the abfolute necessity of imbodying into fraternities and civil Societies, for mutual defence and safety.
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and for this reason therefore do they intitle themselves to his protection as being his Creatures, his Leviathans, in the government of which he appears most of all as God.
and for this reason Therefore do they entitle themselves to his protection as being his Creatures, his Leviathans, in the government of which he appears most of all as God.
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He holds the world as in the hollow of his hand, and all its prodigious massie Globes, with all their Myriads of Inhabitants, to us inconceivable either for their magnitude or number, are to him but as the drop of a bucket,
He holds the world as in the hollow of his hand, and all its prodigious massy Globes, with all their Myriads of Inhabitants, to us inconceivable either for their magnitude or number, Are to him but as the drop of a bucket,
As a farther demonstration, give me leave to observe, that all those duties which are essential to the well-being of a Society, are by God enjoin'd under the most weighty sanctions of Religion;
As a farther demonstration, give me leave to observe, that all those duties which Are essential to the well-being of a Society, Are by God enjoined under the most weighty sanctions of Religion;
So that if the sanctions of Religion had but tolerable effect, the Magistrate would have so little trouble as that the sword of Justice might rust in the scabbard.
So that if the sanctions of Religion had but tolerable Effect, the Magistrate would have so little trouble as that the sword of justice might rust in the scabbard.
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betray'd by a stone in the wall. When persons notoriously wicked are pursued by a secret vengeance, tumbled down from their height of honour and power, into extream disgrace and misery;
betrayed by a stone in the wall. When Persons notoriously wicked Are pursued by a secret vengeance, tumbled down from their height of honour and power, into extreme disgrace and misery;
When the Stars fight in their course, and the winds and weather and natural Agents, which are only in the hand of God, concur to promote the cause, and disappoint the Enemy:
When the Stars fight in their course, and the winds and weather and natural Agents, which Are only in the hand of God, concur to promote the cause, and disappoint the Enemy:
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We there see the reason of Gods proceedings with the Kingdoms of the earth. For the Spirit of God which indited those holy books, knew the mind of God.
We there see the reason of God's proceedings with the Kingdoms of the earth. For the Spirit of God which Indited those holy books, knew the mind of God.
In other Histories we have naked matters of fact barely laid down, but here is declared the Counsel of God, the Wisdom and Justice of his disposal of Kingdoms.
In other Histories we have naked matters of fact barely laid down, but Here is declared the Counsel of God, the Wisdom and justice of his disposal of Kingdoms.
Never was there any Nation but flourish'd whilst it was victorious, but sin is the ruine of any people, it is the natural as well as the meritorious cause of it.
Never was there any nation but flourished while it was victorious, but since is the ruin of any people, it is the natural as well as the meritorious cause of it.
Having thus, I hope, sufficiently proved Gods care of the City in general, and consequently their safety, I now proceed to observe. III. That God watches over some Cities with a peculiar distinguishing care.
Having thus, I hope, sufficiently proved God's care of the city in general, and consequently their safety, I now proceed to observe. III. That God watches over Some Cities with a peculiar distinguishing care.
for there are many miraculous deliverances on record, which God has sometimes vouchsafed to a distressed people, from the jaws of a proud insulting enemy, snatching the trembling prey from between their teeth.
for there Are many miraculous Deliverances on record, which God has sometime vouchsafed to a distressed people, from the Jaws of a proud insulting enemy, snatching the trembling prey from between their teeth.
No harm shall come nigh their dwelling. The wicked shall not approach to hurt them. The righteous cry and the Lord heareth them, and delivereth them from all their trouble.
No harm shall come High their Dwelling. The wicked shall not approach to hurt them. The righteous cry and the Lord hears them, and Delivereth them from all their trouble.
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So in the old World, those pious families which retain'd the worship of the true God, were called the sons of God, in opposition to the sons and daughters of Men,
So in the old World, those pious families which retained the worship of the true God, were called the Sons of God, in opposition to the Sons and daughters of Men,
and upon condition that he would walk before him and be perfect, God promised that he would be his Shield, his Protector from all his enemies, his exceeding great reward. Accordingly we afterwards find as if God had forgotten all the rest of his Creation;
and upon condition that he would walk before him and be perfect, God promised that he would be his Shield, his Protector from all his enemies, his exceeding great reward. Accordingly we afterwards find as if God had forgotten all the rest of his Creation;
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assumes the name of Abraham and his family, into his own great Title, and was pleas'd in an eminent manner to stile himself, The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
assumes the name of Abraham and his family, into his own great Title, and was pleased in an eminent manner to style himself, The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
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In prosecution of these glorious promises made to their Fathers, we afterwards find Moses caressing their posterity with their transcendent priviledges, their near relation to God and his particular love to, and care for them. So Deut. 7.6. Thou art a holy and separate people unto the Lord thy God;
In prosecution of these glorious promises made to their Father's, we afterwards find Moses caressing their posterity with their transcendent privileges, their near Relation to God and his particular love to, and care for them. So Deuteronomy 7.6. Thou art a holy and separate people unto the Lord thy God;
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In like manner the Psalmist sings, The Lord hath chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure, to this purpose in many other places, they are courted in the most indearing terms, as the Segullah of God.
In like manner the Psalmist sings, The Lord hath chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure, to this purpose in many other places, they Are courted in the most endearing terms, as the Segullah of God.
that they only were Gods Kingdom and particular concern, and all the rest of the Nations were (as they conceiv'd) govern'd only by Angels as Gods Viceroy's.
that they only were God's Kingdom and particular concern, and all the rest of the nations were (as they conceived) governed only by Angels as God's Viceroy's.
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Which Moses seem'd very apprehensive of, and therefore most earnestly deprecated that severe sentence, If thy presence go not with us, carry us not out hence.
Which Moses seemed very apprehensive of, and Therefore most earnestly deprecated that severe sentence, If thy presence go not with us, carry us not out hence.
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This seems to be the meaning of the Angel and Prince of the Kingdom of Persia and Graecia in Daniel. Of the Gods of the hills and the Gods of the valleys.
This seems to be the meaning of the Angel and Prince of the Kingdom of Persiam and Graecia in daniel. Of the God's of the hills and the God's of the valleys.
that the Guardian Angel of his Countrey, as He conceiv'd) was more powerful than the Angels or Gods of all those Countries, He hitherto had to deal with;
that the Guardian Angel of his Country, as He conceived) was more powerful than the Angels or God's of all those Countries, He hitherto had to deal with;
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the reason of Gods particular care of Abraham and his posterity, was founded upon the faith of Abraham in the promised Messiah upon the Covenant of his obedience, his Houshold being made the Church of God.
the reason of God's particular care of Abraham and his posterity, was founded upon the faith of Abraham in the promised Messiah upon the Covenant of his Obedience, his Household being made the Church of God.
Accordingly do we find the very same titles of indearment given to the Christian Church which before we observ'd of the Jewish. So that St. Paul Tit. 2.14. tells us, That Christ gave himself for us, that he might purify unto himself a peculiar people, NONLATINALPHABET.
Accordingly do we find the very same titles of Endearment given to the Christian Church which before we observed of the Jewish. So that Saint Paul Tit. 2.14. tells us, That christ gave himself for us, that he might purify unto himself a peculiar people,.
The word signifies a people acquired, purchased for a possession to Himself, as a thing of great dignity and worth, a beloved, precious, most excellent people, His Estate, His Treasure, any thing that is dear to Him. So again, 1 Pet. 2.9. we find that great Herald after the same manner blazoning the Christians titles.
The word signifies a people acquired, purchased for a possession to Himself, as a thing of great dignity and worth, a Beloved, precious, most excellent people, His Estate, His Treasure, any thing that is dear to Him. So again, 1 Pet. 2.9. we find that great Herald After the same manner blazoning the Christians titles.
for the word signifies saving or preserving, and they both of them are the full import of the Hebrew Segullah; and signifie to us, that such a people are those whom God is resolv'd to keep most carefully, His dearest Children, His most valued Treasure.
for the word signifies Saving or preserving, and they both of them Are the full import of the Hebrew Segullah; and signify to us, that such a people Are those whom God is resolved to keep most carefully, His dearest Children, His most valued Treasure.
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And truly if there be any difference in the title of the Jew and Christian to the particular favour of God, I have reason to think that the advantage lyes on the Christians side,
And truly if there be any difference in the title of the Jew and Christian to the particular favour of God, I have reason to think that the advantage lies on the Christians side,
They were treated as Children, with toys and ceremonies, and beggarly elements, subjected to laws and ordinances which were not good, which they were not well able to bear.
They were treated as Children, with toys and ceremonies, and beggarly elements, subjected to laws and ordinances which were not good, which they were not well able to bear.
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They are taught the perfection of duty, the mystery of godliness and have the Spirit of God given them, to enable them to be more than Men to live like those that are acted by God.
They Are taught the perfection of duty, the mystery of godliness and have the Spirit of God given them, to enable them to be more than Men to live like those that Are acted by God.
Christ has also taken upon Him the relation of an husband, the Christian Church is his Spouse, He is the head also and we are the members of his body, his very flesh and his bones, as his Apostle has taught us to express our selves.
christ has also taken upon Him the Relation of an husband, the Christian Church is his Spouse, He is the head also and we Are the members of his body, his very Flesh and his bones, as his Apostle has taught us to express our selves.
but under a temporal disguise, and therefore no doubt a particular Jew might lay a more certain claim to temporal felicity, by vertue of his obedience than a single Christian can.
but under a temporal disguise, and Therefore no doubt a particular Jew might lay a more certain claim to temporal felicity, by virtue of his Obedience than a single Christian can.
For tho' the Christian has temporal promises as well as the Jew, yet they are but in the second place to be minded by him, and given with many limitations.
For though the Christian has temporal promises as well as the Jew, yet they Are but in the second place to be minded by him, and given with many limitations.
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But yet let it be considered, that there is a great deal of difference as to these temporal things, between the state of a single Christian, and of a Christian Nation;
But yet let it be considered, that there is a great deal of difference as to these temporal things, between the state of a single Christian, and of a Christian nation;
If so, then all Nations at this day that profess the true Religion, and live answerably to their profession, have reason to look upon themselves as under the special and distinguishing care of God,
If so, then all nations At this day that profess the true Religion, and live answerably to their profession, have reason to look upon themselves as under the special and distinguishing care of God,
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and that that Ocean which was made to grone under its burthen, was afterwards cover'd with its wrecks, by so visible a miracle as made the proud Spaniard prophanely to cry out, That God was become a Huguenot? Have you not heard of a cursed Powderplot to confound a Nation at a blow,
and that that Ocean which was made to groan under its burden, was afterwards covered with its wrecks, by so visible a miracle as made the proud Spaniard profanely to cry out, That God was become a Huguenot? Have you not herd of a cursed Gunpowder plot to confound a nation At a blow,
Have you not also seen the Reverse of this miracle, another King by the same hand chased from His Throne, that God might not be out-rival'd in his own house by Saints and Angels;
Have you not also seen the Reverse of this miracle, Another King by the same hand chased from His Throne, that God might not be out-rivaled in his own house by Saints and Angels;
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nor know their own resolutions, till God had done his work? A work of so strange a nature, considering all its circumstances, which I have not time enough to weigh,
nor know their own resolutions, till God had done his work? A work of so strange a nature, considering all its Circumstances, which I have not time enough to weigh,
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as that our successful Deliverer cannot but in cold blood stand amaz'd at the hardiness of his own undertaking, scarce to be accounted for by the rules of humane Policy;
as that our successful Deliverer cannot but in cold blood stand amazed At the hardiness of his own undertaking, scarce to be accounted for by the rules of humane Policy;
And I cannot but esteem it no small part of the miracle, that our neighbouring watchful Monarch, who is rarely found guilty of an over-sight, should sit still so unconcern'd whilst one of the most profess'd enemies he had in the world, got three Crowns,
And I cannot but esteem it no small part of the miracle, that our neighbouring watchful Monarch, who is rarely found guilty of an oversight, should fit still so unconcerned while one of the most professed enemies he had in the world, god three Crowns,
but must stand or fall with the fundamental controversie on which they are built, and can administer matter therefore for none but a State-Schism, the onely one that ever was in the Church of God.
but must stand or fallen with the fundamental controversy on which they Are built, and can administer matter Therefore for none but a State-Schism, the only one that ever was in the Church of God.
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In the late times the Providence of God appear'd only to destroy; it establish'd nothing. God was angry with Church and State, and destroy'd them both:
In the late times the Providence of God appeared only to destroy; it established nothing. God was angry with Church and State, and destroyed them both:
like a sick distemper'd State, they tumbled about from this side to that, from one posture to another, every day almost bringing forth its new model of government:
like a sick distempered State, they tumbled about from this side to that, from one posture to Another, every day almost bringing forth its new model of government:
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1. If the care of the Watchman be not sufficient, except God also keep the City, it much concerns us to engage the care of God over us, especially in stormy times,
1. If the care of the Watchman be not sufficient, except God also keep the city, it much concerns us to engage the care of God over us, especially in stormy times,
But how shall we do to insure our God to us? We have heard of some who have chain'd their gods to their Pedestals, that they might not depart from them.
But how shall we do to insure our God to us? We have herd of Some who have chained their God's to their Pedestals, that they might not depart from them.
So powerful was Moses in this kind, that God is pleas'd to express Himself as struggling to get loose from those fetters, that holy Mans prayers had cast upon Him;
So powerful was Moses in this kind, that God is pleased to express Himself as struggling to get lose from those fetters, that holy men Prayers had cast upon Him;
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therefore will I punish you for all your iniquities; punish you with an emphasis. Amos 3.2. What the measure of a Nations iniquities is, I know not, He only can tell, who knows how far He will be pleas'd to extend his own mercies.
Therefore will I Punish you for all your iniquities; Punish you with an emphasis. Amos 3.2. What the measure of a nations iniquities is, I know not, He only can tell, who knows how Far He will be pleased to extend his own Mercies.
Tho' my self an unworthy Member of the Order, I must do my brethren that right as to own, that the Gospel of Christ was never since the Apostolick age more substantially and usefully preach'd,
Though my self an unworthy Member of the Order, I must do my brothers that right as to own, that the Gospel of christ was never since the Apostolic age more substantially and usefully preached,
The Devil seems to be here trying his master-piece, and shewing to what heighth he can possibly advance his Kingdom of darkness in the midst of the greatest Gospel light;
The devil seems to be Here trying his masterpiece, and showing to what height he can possibly advance his Kingdom of darkness in the midst of the greatest Gospel Light;
and transplanted into England: we may see bargains for lusts driven in our streets, and the family-whore as publickly own'd, perhaps jointur'd as the wife.
and transplanted into England: we may see bargains for Lustiest driven in our streets, and the family-whore as publicly owned, perhaps jointured as the wife.
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tho' a wicked life be the worst of Heresies, yet to carry on all the despite that Hell can possibly manage against God, our Age and Nation grows now also infamous for the greatest Heresies.
though a wicked life be the worst of Heresies, yet to carry on all the despite that Hell can possibly manage against God, our Age and nation grows now also infamous for the greatest Heresies.
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The malice of others is particularly bent against the Son of God, for attempting to save them from eternal perdition, some under the title of Theists deny his being,
The malice of Others is particularly bent against the Son of God, for attempting to save them from Eternal perdition, Some under the title of Theists deny his being,
and deny his Gospel as a Fable, others make Cabals against His Godhead, and upon one pretence or other, the whole blessed Trinity is scoffed at as a Monster.
and deny his Gospel as a Fable, Others make Cabals against His Godhead, and upon one pretence or other, the Whole blessed Trinity is scoffed At as a Monster.
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And dare we still plead our priviledge with God as His Church, and claim the right of being his favourites? All our hope then is, That there are still some righteous left in Sodom, some who stand in the gap, who by their prayers and tears in secret, do screen the Nation from vengeance, do wrestle with God and prevail not to cast us yet out of His protection. To conclude.
And Dare we still plead our privilege with God as His Church, and claim the right of being his favourites? All our hope then is, That there Are still Some righteous left in Sodom, Some who stand in the gap, who by their Prayers and tears in secret, do screen the nation from vengeance, do wrestle with God and prevail not to cast us yet out of His protection. To conclude.
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Lastly, If God keep the City, with what confidence may a good people triumph in their keeper? Let them but take care to continue His favour to them, what can in reason affright or dismay them? Fear of any thing besides God seems inconsistent with the Christian faith,
Lastly, If God keep the city, with what confidence may a good people triumph in their keeper? Let them but take care to continue His favour to them, what can in reason affright or dismay them? fear of any thing beside God seems inconsistent with the Christian faith,
Peter was sharply rebuked as one of little faith, for fearing when just sinking, almost swallowed up by the Sea. Their case cannot be desperate or without remedy, who have a God engaged to rescue and defend them.
Peter was sharply rebuked as one of little faith, for fearing when just sinking, almost swallowed up by the Sea. Their case cannot be desperate or without remedy, who have a God engaged to rescue and defend them.
Nothing but sin can be the ruine of such a people, as Achior wisely told Holofernes, It is in vain to assault them, if their God be not first angry with them, it is kicking against the pricks.
Nothing but since can be the ruin of such a people, as Achior wisely told Holofernes, It is in vain to assault them, if their God be not First angry with them, it is kicking against the pricks.
