The mighty wonders of a merciful providence in a sermon preached on January 31, 1688/9, being the day of publick thanksgiving to God for the great deliverance of this kingdom by His Highness the Prince of Orange / by T. Cruso.
THE MIGHTY WONDERS Of a MERCIFUL PROVIDENCE. NUMB. 23.23. Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel;
THE MIGHTY WONDERS Of a MERCIFUL PROVIDENCE. NUMB. 23.23. Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel;
We cannot suppose, that so bad a Man should speak so much good of himself, without a particular Divine impulse upon his Spirit at that time, which he had not at other times been accustom'd to;
We cannot suppose, that so bad a Man should speak so much good of himself, without a particular Divine impulse upon his Spirit At that time, which he had not At other times been accustomed to;
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for his prediction does plainly reach as far as the times of the Messiah, if not (as some think, that the last part of it may be understood) beyond them.
for his prediction does plainly reach as Far as the times of the Messiah, if not (as Some think, that the last part of it may be understood) beyond them.
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and especially the Moabites; (according to the Song of Moses at the Red Sea.) Balak, who was then their King, being allarmed also by the Neighbouring Princes of Midian, that perceived themselves to be in the same common distress, sends Messengers to Balaam, with the rewards of divination, and promises of great preferment, that he might come and use what skill and power he had, to weaken and destroy the Israelites. Balaam, out of an evil Covetousness, breaks through all discouragements and interruptions which were at first given him by God,
and especially the Moabites; (according to the Song of Moses At the Read Sea.) Balak, who was then their King, being alarmed also by the Neighbouring Princes of Midian, that perceived themselves to be in the same Common distress, sends Messengers to balaam, with the rewards of divination, and promises of great preferment, that he might come and use what skill and power he had, to weaken and destroy the Israelites. balaam, out of an evil Covetousness, breaks through all discouragements and interruptions which were At First given him by God,
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when he was arriv'd in the Land of Moah, he makes various attempts by Sacrifice to reduce God to a compliance with his wicked inclinations, but finds, that God would not hearken unto him;
when he was arrived in the Land of Moah, he makes various attempts by Sacrifice to reduce God to a compliance with his wicked inclinations, but finds, that God would not harken unto him;
The Text contains in it, 1. Something Negative in the former part; there is no enchantment against Jacob, &c. 2. Something Positive in the latter part;
The Text contains in it, 1. Something Negative in the former part; there is no enchantment against Jacob, etc. 2. Something Positive in the latter part;
according to this time it shall be said, &c. the one respects the vanity and ineffectualness of what was design'd to their prejudice by Men, the other concerns the amazing greatness of what was done to their advantage by God.
according to this time it shall be said, etc. the one respects the vanity and ineffectualness of what was designed to their prejudice by Men, the other concerns the amazing greatness of what was done to their advantage by God.
If we take the whole together, 'tis like the Cloud which had two sides; one very bright and reviving to the Jews, another very dark and dejecting to their Adversaries.
If we take the Whole together, it's like the Cloud which had two sides; one very bright and reviving to the jews, Another very dark and dejecting to their Adversaries.
for those Magical Arts, which were commonly practised among the Heathens, (such as the Egyptians, and Philistims, &c.) and which were absolutely forbidden to the Jews; but we must understand these terms in the largest sense,
for those Magical Arts, which were commonly practised among the heathens, (such as the egyptians, and philistines, etc.) and which were absolutely forbidden to the jews; but we must understand these terms in the Largest sense,
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as comprehending all those devices which are in the Hearts of Men, and all those actual endeavours which are put forth by them, in opposition to the interests of God and of his People.
as comprehending all those devices which Are in the Hearts of Men, and all those actual endeavours which Are put forth by them, in opposition to the interests of God and of his People.
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For all the Faithful are the spiritual seed of Jacob (which spiritual seed does now inherit, instead of the carnal ) and the Gospel-Church is styled the Israel of God.
For all the Faithful Are the spiritual seed of Jacob (which spiritual seed does now inherit, instead of the carnal) and the Gospel-church is styled the Israel of God.
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3. That this time which is mentioned here, is not to be restrained to the Dispensations of those days, but may be accommodated to all the like appearances of Providence which fall out, till the end of the World.
3. That this time which is mentioned Here, is not to be restrained to the Dispensations of those days, but may be accommodated to all the like appearances of Providence which fallen out, till the end of the World.
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Balaam seems principally to aim at Gods bringing of the People out of Egypt, and furnishing of them with the strength of an Ʋnicorn, and of a great Lion, for the subduing of the Canaanites; but when God out of the Treasury of his Goodness brings forth any new Mercies which suit with these works of old, we may justly look upon these words as again fulfilled before our Eyes.
balaam seems principally to aim At God's bringing of the People out of Egypt, and furnishing of them with the strength of an Ʋnicorn, and of a great lion, for the subduing of the Canaanites; but when God out of the Treasury of his goodness brings forth any new mercies which suit with these works of old, we may justly look upon these words as again fulfilled before our Eyes.
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That Gods powerful defeating of all the Methods of his Churches Adversaries, and Glorious Workings for the Church it self, ought to be taken notice of, with Admiration.
That God's powerful defeating of all the Methods of his Churches Adversaries, and Glorious Workings for the Church it self, ought to be taken notice of, with Admiration.
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or, (to speak in the Language of the Text) what kinds of Enchantment and Divination the generally levell'd against Jacob; which have been render'd vain and unsuccessful.
or, (to speak in the Language of the Text) what Kinds of Enchantment and Divination the generally leveled against Jacob; which have been rendered vain and unsuccessful.
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I must perform this part, as one, whose Soul never entered into their secret, who never knew any more of their Mysteries of Iniquity, and Depths of Satan, than what are obvious to the World,
I must perform this part, as one, whose Soul never entered into their secret, who never knew any more of their Mysteres of Iniquity, and Depths of Satan, than what Are obvious to the World,
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and make God their Confederate and Friend, by a multitude of costly Ceremonies, or of imaginary Intercessors, which instead of prevailing with God to shine upon their Counsels, have provok'd him to overthrow them.
and make God their Confederate and Friend, by a multitude of costly Ceremonies, or of imaginary Intercessors, which instead of prevailing with God to shine upon their Counsels, have provoked him to overthrow them.
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It may be, that by the building of Religious Houses (falsely so called), the adorning of splendid Altars, the making of rich Oblations, the maintaining of mercenary ' Priests, a tedious handling of Beads, or using the names of this and that Saint, and particularly of the ' Blessed Virgin, they have expected to bring over God to their own side, that they might see their desires upon his people.
It may be, that by the building of Religious Houses (falsely so called), the adorning of splendid Altars, the making of rich Oblations, the maintaining of mercenary ' Priests, a tedious handling of Beads, or using the names of this and that Saint, and particularly of the ' Blessed Virgae, they have expected to bring over God to their own side, that they might see their Desires upon his people.
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But this labour, being not in the Lord, hath prov'd to be in vain: for the ' Prayers of such men are sin, and their Worship is an abomination. We know, that God heareth not sinners;
But this labour, being not in the Lord, hath proved to be in vain: for the ' Prayers of such men Are since, and their Worship is an abomination. We know, that God hears not Sinners;
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Of this Nature were the Enchantments, which Balaam did ordinarily seek for. When the Adversaries of the Church do find that God will not come in to their Assistance, they make their Applications to Satan,
Of this Nature were the Enchantments, which balaam did ordinarily seek for. When the Adversaries of the Church do find that God will not come in to their Assistance, they make their Applications to Satan,
and try their interest with the Infernal Powers to rase the Foundations of Sion. And indeed, it is no wonder, that the seed of the serpent should seek instructions from their Parent,
and try their Interest with the Infernal Powers to raze the Foundations of Sion. And indeed, it is no wonder, that the seed of the serpent should seek instructions from their Parent,
The Beast is fitly coupled with the Dragon, and the Locusts which come out of the bottomless pit, will keep a correspondence with the place of their Original.
The Beast is fitly coupled with the Dragon, and the Locusts which come out of the bottomless pit, will keep a correspondence with the place of their Original.
because the things under the earth are under the rebukes and restraints of Heaven, and if God sets bounds even to the Cloven foot, and sayes, hitherto shalt thou come, it can go no further. If we cannot rejoyce, that the Devils are subject to us, I am sure, we may rejoyce, that they are subject to him. As Hell is naked before him, so 'tis limited and consined by him;
Because the things under the earth Are under the rebukes and restraints of Heaven, and if God sets bounds even to the Cloven foot, and Says, hitherto shalt thou come, it can go no further. If we cannot rejoice, that the Devils Are Subject to us, I am sure, we may rejoice, that they Are Subject to him. As Hell is naked before him, so it's limited and consigned by him;
Therefore this hath alwayes been one of the main Policies of the Antichristian party, to insinuate into their favour, who might frown the Servants of God into Destruction,
Therefore this hath always been one of the main Policies of the Antichristian party, to insinuate into their favour, who might frown the Servants of God into Destruction,
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What hath been more visibly pursued and aim'd at in the World, than to bring the honour and strength of the Nations into Babylon, and to place those Men as Horns upon the Beast, who should be the Guardians and Protectors of the Church? And certainly no way of accomplishing their grand Design hath seem'd more probable than this;
What hath been more visibly pursued and aimed At in the World, than to bring the honour and strength of the nations into Babylon, and to place those Men as Horns upon the Beast, who should be the Guardians and Protectors of the Church? And Certainly no Way of accomplishing their grand Design hath seemed more probable than this;
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These Vipers have been shaken off from those hands, where they hop'd to fasten; and the Pillars upon which some Kingdomes stand, do still support the Cause of the Reformation,
These Vipers have been shaken off from those hands, where they hoped to fasten; and the Pillars upon which Some Kingdoms stand, do still support the Cause of the Reformation,
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What Engine hath been oftner employ'd, or what Art more practic'd, by the Enemies of God than this, to set his Friends at variance among themselves? to make Israelites the troublers of Israel, and to put them upon smiting with the tongue and fist of wickedness, who joyn in the same profession of Faith and Holiness? This hath been carried on sometimes very violently,
What Engine hath been oftener employed, or what Art more practiced, by the Enemies of God than this, to Set his Friends At variance among themselves? to make Israelites the troublers of Israel, and to put them upon smiting with the tongue and fist of wickedness, who join in the same profession of Faith and Holiness? This hath been carried on sometime very violently,
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and very far, to the wearing out the saints of the most High, and making havock of the Church, while the secret Agents and Contrivers have laught at the calamity of the one party,
and very Far, to the wearing out the Saints of the most High, and making havoc of the Church, while the secret Agents and Contrivers have laughed At the calamity of the one party,
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How fatal might their Hatred cover'd by deceit have been, if God had not shewed their wickedness before the whole Congregation? We might have been rock'd so fast asleep with plausible allurements,
How fatal might their Hatred covered by deceit have been, if God had not showed their wickedness before the Whole Congregation? We might have been rocked so fast asleep with plausible allurements,
and so we might have cryed out of Treachery, when it was too late to break the snare. There is a Generation of Men, who are more properly of the Order of Judas, than the Society of Jesus, that sudy the betraying of Disciples (as once the Master was) with a Kiss, and strive to Enchant them by a short Liberty into a more lasting Bondage.
and so we might have cried out of Treachery, when it was too late to break the snare. There is a Generation of Men, who Are more properly of the Order of Judas, than the Society of jesus, that sudy the betraying of Disciples (as once the Master was) with a Kiss, and strive to Enchant them by a short Liberty into a more lasting Bondage.
and that God, who watches over Israel, when they are most careless of themselves, and least jealous of their Enemies, hath prevented our security from being our ruine.
and that God, who watches over Israel, when they Are most careless of themselves, and least jealous of their Enemies, hath prevented our security from being our ruin.
for nothing does more gratisie our Adversaries, or injure our selves, than the rotten Principles, and loose Practices of some that adhere (in general) to the Reform'd Religion. When the people of Israel were brought to eat things sacrificed to Idols, and to commit fornication with the Moabites and Mideanites, (according to the pernicious counsel of Balaam ) it was like to have been their overthrow.
for nothing does more gratify our Adversaries, or injure our selves, than the rotten Principles, and lose Practices of Some that adhere (in general) to the Reformed Religion. When the people of Israel were brought to eat things sacrificed to Idols, and to commit fornication with the Moabites and Mideanites, (according to the pernicious counsel of balaam) it was like to have been their overthrow.
When Jacob hath been balting, after his Enemies have touch't him in a tender part, they have found it easiest to cast him down. The preserving of a pure Conscience is the best fence against the abomination which maketh desolate; our Devourers know, that they shall never be able to say, We have swallowed them up, unless they can perswade us to swallow what they put into our mouths; but if they succeed in making us like themselves, they presume that God will no longer protect us from them. It is a special providence, which hath hindred their prevailing in this point;
When Jacob hath been balting, After his Enemies have touched him in a tender part, they have found it Easiest to cast him down. The preserving of a pure Conscience is the best fence against the abomination which makes desolate; our Devourers know, that they shall never be able to say, We have swallowed them up, unless they can persuade us to swallow what they put into our mouths; but if they succeed in making us like themselves, they presume that God will no longer Pact us from them. It is a special providence, which hath hindered their prevailing in this point;
that (if we are in the Sardian state ) we may say (nevertheless), that we have a few Names ( i.e. persons) among us, who have not defiled their garments;
that (if we Are in the Sardian state) we may say (nevertheless), that we have a few Names (i.e. Persons) among us, who have not defiled their garments;
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who are truly Orthodox, both in their Faith and their Works; keeping themselves free from all tincture of the Soveraign Drug, as well as from the deadly Poyson of prophaneness.
who Are truly Orthodox, both in their Faith and their Works; keeping themselves free from all tincture of the Sovereign Drug, as well as from the deadly Poison of profaneness.
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1. First, We should observe Gods Supream Efficiency. This is Evident from the words, What hath [ God ] wrought? We should consider our Deliverance as his Work, of whom and through whom are all things.
1. First, We should observe God's Supreme Efficiency. This is Evident from the words, What hath [ God ] wrought? We should Consider our Deliverance as his Work, of whom and through whom Are all things.
Some things have such manifest Signatures upon them of a Divine Providence, that every one will be ready to put the Question, Who knoweth not, that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? and therefore in such Cases, it would be the greater Sin to overlook what is chiefly to be remarkt, or to separate Gods Work and his Glory, which the Holy Ghost does so strictly take care to joyn together.
some things have such manifest Signatures upon them of a Divine Providence, that every one will be ready to put the Question, Who Knoweth not, that the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? and Therefore in such Cases, it would be the greater since to overlook what is chiefly to be remarked, or to separate God's Work and his Glory, which the Holy Ghost does so strictly take care to join together.
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As God must be acknowledged to be the principal Author of our Sufferings and Calamities, whatever bad men are made use of as the Rods of his Anger, so he must be look'd upon as the great Efficient of our Deliverances, whatever good Men are employ'd to be the Instruments of his Mercy. It is the Lord, who sometimes commands concerning Jacob, that his Adversaries should be round about him:
As God must be acknowledged to be the principal Author of our Sufferings and Calamities, whatever bad men Are made use of as the Rods of his Anger, so he must be looked upon as the great Efficient of our Deliverances, whatever good Men Are employed to be the Instruments of his Mercy. It is the Lord, who sometime commands Concerning Jacob, that his Adversaries should be round about him:
This Circumstance makes it look the more like his Act, who sayes, I will work, and who shall let it? We saw (it may be) great Mountains of Difficulties standing between us,
This Circumstance makes it look the more like his Act, who Says, I will work, and who shall let it? We saw (it may be) great Mountains of Difficulties standing between us,
God hath given us sensible demonstrations, with how much ease, he can cut off mens spirits, and take away their hearts, bind up their hands, or drive them to their feet.
God hath given us sensible demonstrations, with how much ease, he can Cut off men's spirits, and take away their hearts, bind up their hands, or drive them to their feet.
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who can deny, that the Lord fought for us, when a finger was scarcely permitted to be lifted up against us? What Characters of Omnipotence are here, that God should prevent Resistance, instead of overcoming it!
who can deny, that the Lord fought for us, when a finger was scarcely permitted to be lifted up against us? What Characters of Omnipotence Are Here, that God should prevent Resistance, instead of overcoming it!
3. Thirdly, His Quickness of Dispatch. Gods cutting short of that work which he might have delayed and lengthen'd out, ought to Exercise our Consideration.
3. Thirdly, His Quickness of Dispatch. God's cutting short of that work which he might have delayed and lengthened out, ought to Exercise our Consideration.
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and their Sun oftentimes went back many degrees, before God brought them to their setting in Canaan; but how much speedier hath God been in his redeeming of us!
and their Sun oftentimes went back many Degrees, before God brought them to their setting in Canaan; but how much speedier hath God been in his redeeming of us!
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When we might have fallen under swift destruction, we were surpriz'd with Goodness, and Mercy ovetook us unawares. Our Adversaries were making haste to destroy,
When we might have fallen under swift destruction, we were surprised with goodness, and Mercy ovetook us unawares. Our Adversaries were making haste to destroy,
What but an Almighty Spirit in the Wheels could have caused them to move so fast, and bring such great Salvation in so little time? What Arm could have accomplish'd such a signal and glorious Affair in the short space of Six Weeks, but only That which begun and finish'd the whole Creation in the same number of Dayes? We must give the same reason for our Deliverance so soon, as Jacob did in another Case, (in which it was not so true) viz. because the Lord our God brought it unto us.
What but an Almighty Spirit in the Wheels could have caused them to move so fast, and bring such great Salvation in so little time? What Arm could have accomplished such a signal and glorious Affair in the short Molle of Six Weeks, but only That which begun and finished the Whole Creation in the same number of Days? We must give the same reason for our Deliverance so soon, as Jacob did in Another Case, (in which it was not so true) viz. Because the Lord our God brought it unto us.
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4. Fourthly, The Conveniency of the Season. It's true, we who are generally impatient of Affliction, were forward enough to desire, that an end might be put to it before;
4. Fourthly, The Conveniency of the Season. It's true, we who Are generally impatient of Affliction, were forward enough to desire, that an end might be put to it before;
It was best for him to suspend and defer our Salvation, till our Destruction seem'd to be not meerly at the Doors, but within the House; it was best not to send such a Repairer of our Breaches, till all our Hedges were pluck'd up; nor to raise up the Righteous man from the East, till Idolatry and Illegal Force were coming in like a Floud upon us from the West. When we were sinking, like Peter, and reduced to that extremity, [ Lord save us, or we perish ] the stream of proud waters was immediately dryed up.
It was best for him to suspend and defer our Salvation, till our Destruction seemed to be not merely At the Doors, but within the House; it was best not to send such a Repairer of our Breaches, till all our Hedges were plucked up; nor to raise up the Righteous man from the East, till Idolatry and Illegal Force were coming in like a Flood upon us from the West. When we were sinking, like Peter, and reduced to that extremity, [ Lord save us, or we perish ] the stream of proud waters was immediately dried up.
Our Rumours of VVars have prov'd no more than Rumours, and a Sword not drawn, hath obtain'd our Peace. We heard indeed the sound of the Trumpet, which pained our bowels, but we felt not those more dreadful Weapons, which devour flesh. If Deliverance had come, we might have suspected, that sad Desolations would have gone before it;
Our Rumours of VVars have proved no more than Rumours, and a Sword not drawn, hath obtained our Peace. We herd indeed the found of the Trumpet, which pained our bowels, but we felt not those more dreadful Weapons, which devour Flesh. If Deliverance had come, we might have suspected, that sad Desolations would have gone before it;
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We should have been glad, though God had come in a VVhirlwind, or an Earthquake, but this Dispenfation hath been like the Prophet Elijah's still small voice, or like the waters of Shiloh, which went softly. God hath eminently shewn himself herein,
We should have been glad, though God had come in a VVhirlwind, or an Earthquake, but this Dispenfation hath been like the Prophet Elijah's still small voice, or like the waters of Shiloh, which went softly. God hath eminently shown himself herein,
but we have all that we had before untouch'd, and yet that whcih was wanted is given in. So that if we could formerly complain of God's selling his people for nought, it is as true now, that we have been redeemed without Money.
but we have all that we had before untouched, and yet that which was wanted is given in. So that if we could formerly complain of God's selling his people for nought, it is as true now, that we have been redeemed without Money.
Because thus much is implyed in the manner of speech here, [ It shall be said, VVhat &c. ] the starting of the Question, is a note of Wonder. Four Grounds of it may be alledged in our Case.
Because thus much is employed in the manner of speech Here, [ It shall be said, What etc. ] the starting of the Question, is a note of Wonder. Four Grounds of it may be alleged in our Case.
when it was not possible that he should shew any Favour to us for our Righteousness. This was the Case of Israel, as is intimated by Balaam in this very Chapter, He hath not beheld Iniquity in Jacob, nor seen perverseness in Israel.
when it was not possible that he should show any Favour to us for our Righteousness. This was the Case of Israel, as is intimated by balaam in this very Chapter, He hath not beheld Iniquity in Jacob, nor seen perverseness in Israel.
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He does not say, that the people had no sin but that God would not behold it; as the Psalmist speaks, Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, and covered all their sin:
He does not say, that the people had no since but that God would not behold it; as the Psalmist speaks, Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, and covered all their since:
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he hath pass'd by the Licentiousness and Infidelity which he might have reveng'd, and though we have provok'd him so much, and trusted him so little, yet he hath saved us to glorisie himself. Indeed he hath been more Gracious to us,
he hath passed by the Licentiousness and Infidelity which he might have revenged, and though we have provoked him so much, and trusted him so little, yet he hath saved us to glorisie himself. Indeed he hath been more Gracious to us,
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2. Secondly, We have cause to Admire, that God should make us the Examples of Mercy to those that seem much fitter Objects of it than our selves, Our Sins had made us a Reproach, and our Calamities a scorn to them that were round about us;
2. Secondly, We have cause to Admire, that God should make us the Examples of Mercy to those that seem much fitter Objects of it than our selves, Our Sins had made us a Reproach, and our Calamities a scorn to them that were round about us;
and God might have made us a waring, and a sign (like Corah and his Company heretofore to the rest of the Israelites. ) Other Forreign Churches might have bewail'd our Fall as the Emblem and Forerunner of their own, who are now strengthened and encouraged by our Recovery.
and God might have made us a wearing, and a Signen (like Corah and his Company heretofore to the rest of the Israelites.) Other Foreign Churches might have bewailed our Fallen as the Emblem and Forerunner of their own, who Are now strengthened and encouraged by our Recovery.
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than we to them? How is it, that we whose Burdens (if compared with others) have been Lightest, should be eased first? That God should begin with this Kingdom in a way of Mercy, which hath fallen short of so many in the World, in respect of its share in Judgement? It does not become us to say,
than we to them? How is it, that we whose Burdens (if compared with Others) have been Lightest, should be eased First? That God should begin with this Kingdom in a Way of Mercy, which hath fallen short of so many in the World, in respect of its share in Judgement? It does not become us to say,
because their yoke is not yet destroyed; for the Difference which is made between them and us, is the Matter indeed of Thankful Rejoycing, but not of Carnal Boasting.
Because their yoke is not yet destroyed; for the Difference which is made between them and us, is the Matter indeed of Thankful Rejoicing, but not of Carnal Boasting.
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the proud Leviathan at Rome thought to have tumbled without Controul in our Narrow Seas; and his Abettors were ready to set up their Banners for signs of their Triumph over us.
the proud Leviathan At Room Thought to have tumbled without Control in our Narrow Seas; and his Abettors were ready to Set up their Banners for Signs of their Triumph over us.
and repine at that Tranquillity, which they have not the power to disturb. God hath left them to wither away at the new rooting of the Northern Heresie (as they term our Religion) which they were in hopes to extirpate; it is become their lot to grieve for our Deliverance, who were making merry not long ago in the thoughts of our Destruction;
and repine At that Tranquillity, which they have not the power to disturb. God hath left them to wither away At the new rooting of the Northern Heresy (as they term our Religion) which they were in hope's to extirpate; it is become their lot to grieve for our Deliverance, who were making merry not long ago in the thoughts of our Destruction;
With what joyful Transports should we bless that God, who hath thus happily turned things upside down! that whereas before, our National Order was running into Confusion, our Confusion now is returning into Order;
With what joyful Transports should we bless that God, who hath thus happily turned things upside down! that whereas before, our National Order was running into Confusion, our Confusion now is returning into Order;
4. Fourthly, It is no small ground of Admiration, that God shoule rescue so vile and degenerate a people by the hands of such a justly Renowned Instrument.
4. Fourthly, It is no small ground of Admiration, that God shoule rescue so vile and degenerate a people by the hands of such a justly Renowned Instrument.
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Let his Enemies be Judges (if their Tongues will confess what their Hearts know) whether he be not worthy of double Honour, beyond those of his own rank;
Let his Enemies be Judges (if their Tongues will confess what their Hearts know) whither he be not worthy of double Honour, beyond those of his own rank;
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and let all men consider, whether he do not deserve our Praises the more, because his Humility declines them so much. We are undoubtedly very pure in our own Eyes, if we imagine that too much to be said of him, which was spoken by the people to David, that he is worth ten thousand of us;
and let all men Consider, whither he do not deserve our Praises the more, Because his Humility declines them so much. We Are undoubtedly very pure in our own Eyes, if we imagine that too much to be said of him, which was spoken by the people to David, that he is worth ten thousand of us;
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and that One who is so great an Ornament and Credit to the Protestant Profession, should willingly offer himself for us, who were so notorious a Scandal and Disgrace to it.
and that One who is so great an Ornament and Credit to the Protestant Profession, should willingly offer himself for us, who were so notorious a Scandal and Disgrace to it.
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when Balaam liv'd) What hath God wronght, and how hath he defeated every Divination against the English Israel? Let it teach us by Faith to despise all the futher Attempts of our Greatest Adversaries;
when balaam lived) What hath God wronght, and how hath he defeated every Divination against the English Israel? Let it teach us by Faith to despise all the further Attempts of our Greatest Adversaries;
What strong Consolation will that single Day in the number of our Months, (I mean, the Fifth of November ) afford us, which hath brought forth two such signal Mercies to this Sinful Kingdom!
What strong Consolation will that single Day in the number of our Months, (I mean, the Fifth of November) afford us, which hath brought forth two such signal mercies to this Sinful Kingdom!
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Seeing, that God hath so frustrated the tokens of the Liars, and made the Diviners mad, it can be little better than madness in us to be afraid of them again;
Seeing, that God hath so frustrated the tokens of the Liars, and made the Diviners mad, it can be little better than madness in us to be afraid of them again;
What cannot God work, who hath wrought this? What Day so Evil, wherein God is not able to make us stand, who hath rais'd us up out of such a low Fstate.
What cannot God work, who hath wrought this? What Day so Evil, wherein God is not able to make us stand, who hath raised us up out of such a low Estate.
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2. Secondly, Let it be an effectual Caution to us, against returning to Spiritual Egypt, or the uniting of our selves to their Assembly. If after God hath given us such deliverance as this, we should joyn in a new affinity with the people of those Abominations, we might very well expect, that he would be angry with us, till he had quite consumed us,
2. Secondly, Let it be an effectual Caution to us, against returning to Spiritual Egypt, or the uniting of our selves to their Assembly. If After God hath given us such deliverance as this, we should join in a new affinity with the people of those Abominations, we might very well expect, that he would be angry with us, till he had quite consumed us,
Seeing their sorrows, have been thus multiplyed, that hastned after another God, methinks it should quicken us to resolve (with David ) that we will not offer their Sacrifices,
Seeing their sorrows, have been thus multiplied, that hastened After Another God, methinks it should quicken us to resolve (with David) that we will not offer their Sacrifices,
When God hath added such a mighty and astonishing Revolution to back the Light and Evidence of his Word, they must be very sottish children indeed who lick up the vomit of their Reformed fore-fathers. What a strange infatuation must be upon us,
When God hath added such a mighty and astonishing Revolution to back the Light and Evidence of his Word, they must be very sottish children indeed who lick up the vomit of their Reformed Forefathers. What a strange infatuation must be upon us,
3. Thirdly, Let us not be seduced to weaken the Protestant Interest, and uphold the contrary, by unnecessary and uncharitable separations from our holy Brethren. Let our Union with all that come within the compass of Jacob and Israel be inviolably maintain'd;
3. Thirdly, Let us not be seduced to weaken the Protestant Interest, and uphold the contrary, by unnecessary and uncharitable separations from our holy Brothers. Let our union with all that come within the compass of Jacob and Israel be inviolably maintained;
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that every differing Party in the midst of us may agree as well, as the distinct Tribes of the Jewish Commonwealth, or as the various Members of one Natural Body. God forbid, that we should now break the Glorious Design of Building up Sion, by imitating the distractions at Babel. Let every one in his proper station, be a Counsellor of Peace, and not create joy among fallen Angels, by sowing tares, to make another Harvest for our old Enemies.
that every differing Party in the midst of us may agree as well, as the distinct Tribes of the Jewish Commonwealth, or as the various Members of one Natural Body. God forbid, that we should now break the Glorious Design of Building up Sion, by imitating the distractions At Babel. Let every one in his proper station, be a Counsellor of Peace, and not create joy among fallen Angels, by sowing tares, to make Another Harvest for our old Enemies.
And therefore, as we would not heal that deadly wound which God hath given to the Roman Beast, let us not be found worrying any of the Sheep or Lambs of Christ,
And Therefore, as we would not heal that deadly wound which God hath given to the Roman Beast, let us not be found worrying any of the Sheep or Lambs of christ,
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How evidently shall we undo all that hath been done, if we should go to act over that Bloody Tragedy, (which was played before Abner and Joab ) of every one catching his fellow by the head, and thrusting his sword into his fellows side!
How evidently shall we undo all that hath been done, if we should go to act over that Bloody Tragedy, (which was played before Abner and Joab) of every one catching his fellow by the head, and thrusting his sword into his Fellows side!
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Oh, that by this the Iniquity of Jacob might now at last be purged, and that what hath not been yet produc'd by our just Afflictions, might be the fruit of our undeserved Mercies! What rejoycing would there be in He〈 … 〉ll as upon Earth;
O, that by this the Iniquity of Jacob might now At last be purged, and that what hath not been yet produced by our just Afflictions, might be the fruit of our undeserved mercies! What rejoicing would there be in He〈 … 〉ll as upon Earth;
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How happy would it be, to see our People Righteousness, as well as our Exactors, and to see Holiness upon mount Sion together with Deliverance! But if our Leprosies cleave to us still, what can we look for,
How happy would it be, to see our People Righteousness, as well as our Exactors, and to see Holiness upon mount Sion together with Deliverance! But if our Leprosies cleave to us still, what can we look for,
but that our Walls should be totally defac'd, and our Dwellings finally demolish'd? For (as Solomon says of those that are often reproved ) they who being often deliver'd, harden their necks, shall be suddenly destroyed, and that without remedy.
but that our Walls should be totally defaced, and our Dwellings finally demolished? For (as Solomon Says of those that Are often reproved) they who being often Delivered, harden their necks, shall be suddenly destroyed, and that without remedy.
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5. Fifthly, Let us Work whth God in our several Capacities and Spheres, and not by our private murmurings and discontents go about to oppose him. It was a shame to the Israelites heretofore, that they were so often quarrelling with God,
5. Fifthly, Let us Work whth God in our several Capacities and Spheres, and not by our private murmurings and discontents go about to oppose him. It was a shame to the Israelites heretofore, that they were so often quarreling with God,
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as Christ did to the Impotent Man at the Pool of Bethesda, Will you be made whole? But if we either lye still, or are resolved rather to hinder our Cure,
as christ did to the Impotent Man At the Pool of Bethesda, Will you be made Whole? But if we either lie still, or Are resolved rather to hinder our Cure,
Such an unlook'd for Dispensation of Providence does encourage us to come boldly to the Throne of Grace, to argue from the beginnings of Mercy, and plead for their Accomplishment.
Such an unlooked for Dispensation of Providence does encourage us to come boldly to the Throne of Grace, to argue from the beginnings of Mercy, and plead for their Accomplishment.
We may now with an Holy Confidence desire the fastening of that nail, which God hath given us yet again in his holy place; and say with David, Strengthen, oh Lord, that which thou hast wrought for us.
We may now with an Holy Confidence desire the fastening of that nail, which God hath given us yet again in his holy place; and say with David, Strengthen, o Lord, that which thou hast wrought for us.
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Supplication may very well be joyn'd with Thanksgiving; and therefore, while we are praising of God for the Mercy which we have receiv'd, let us be also praying to him, that the Residue of it may be brought forth, and that in this Mountain the Hand of the Lord may rest, till Antichrist with all his Confederates are trodden down by it; like straw upon the Dunghill.
Supplication may very well be joined with Thanksgiving; and Therefore, while we Are praising of God for the Mercy which we have received, let us be also praying to him, that the Residue of it may be brought forth, and that in this Mountain the Hand of the Lord may rest, till Antichrist with all his Confederates Are trodden down by it; like straw upon the Dunghill.
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To Conclude, let us make it our daily Petition, that these Mighty Workings of God (as it is said of the Waters in the Prophets Vision) may rise higher and higher, till at lengt they swell into a River, which our Enemies shall never be able to pass over:
To Conclude, let us make it our daily Petition, that these Mighty Workings of God (as it is said of the Waters in the prophets Vision) may rise higher and higher, till At lengt they swell into a River, which our Enemies shall never be able to pass over:
Then may We who have been thus Miraculously Revived, continue to live in Gods sight, and have a Glorious Establishment to confirm and secure our Glorious Deliverance. THE END.
Then may We who have been thus Miraculously Revived, continue to live in God's sighed, and have a Glorious Establishment to confirm and secure our Glorious Deliverance. THE END.
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