I have taken the Theme of my Discourse from the mouth of a King, who was the greatest Conqueror, and withal, the greatest Master and Example of Devotion recorded in holy Scripture.
I have taken the Theme of my Discourse from the Mouth of a King, who was the greatest Conqueror, and withal, the greatest Master and Exampl of Devotion recorded in holy Scripture.
A Prince, who with the same spirit and affection led his People in their Battels, and in all their Acts of Worship and Religion; Went In and Out before the Congregation as constantly to the Tabernacle as the Camp. And therefore,
A Prince, who with the same Spirit and affection led his People in their Battles, and in all their Acts of Worship and Religion; Went In and Out before the Congregation as constantly to the Tabernacle as the Camp. And Therefore,
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as the Historical Books of the Old Testament (a good part whereof are but Davids Commentaries, short and summary Memorials of his glorious Atchievements,) afford matter enough for the admiration of Captains and Commanders in War:
as the Historical Books of the Old Testament (a good part whereof Are but Davids Commentaries, short and summary Memorials of his glorious Achievements,) afford matter enough for the admiration of Captains and Commanders in War:
So is his Book of Psalms a rich Treasure and Magazine of Heavenly Meditations, where every Pious Soul may find somewhat suited to its condition, fit to assist its infirmities, and improve it's Graces.
So is his Book of Psalms a rich Treasure and Magazine of Heavenly Meditations, where every Pious Soul may find somewhat suited to its condition, fit to assist its infirmities, and improve it's Graces.
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If we can, as S. Augustine adviseth, form our souls by the affection of the Psalm, tune our hearts to the Aire and spirit of Davids raptures, we shall meet in these Divine Compositions, that which is able to kindle Zeal, inflame Love, mellow and impregnate holy Sorrow for sin;
If we can, as S. Augustine adviseth, from our Souls by the affection of the Psalm, tune our hearts to the Air and Spirit of Davids raptures, we shall meet in these Divine Compositions, that which is able to kindle Zeal, inflame Love, mellow and impregnate holy Sorrow for since;
A Psalm of Instruction; so the TITLE calls it, teaching us in few words how we ought to demean our selves in a War, for the procuring good success to our Armies,
A Psalm of Instruction; so the TITLE calls it, teaching us in few words how we ought to demean our selves in a War, for the procuring good success to our Armies,
In the three first Verses, David being sought for by his Enemies (as we lately were by ours) prayes against them; That was his Course; He always began his Conflict with God, contending and wrestling with Him for a blessing and assistance.
In the three First Verses, David being sought for by his Enemies (as we lately were by ours) prays against them; That was his Course; He always began his Conflict with God, contending and wrestling with Him for a blessing and assistance.
He durst not lift up his hands even against the Enemies of God (yet what durst not David do?) till he had first lifted them up in humble Supplication to the Lord his strength, Who taught his hands to war, and his fingers to fight.
He durst not lift up his hands even against the Enemies of God (yet what durst not David do?) till he had First lifted them up in humble Supplication to the Lord his strength, Who taught his hands to war, and his fingers to fight.
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This being done, his Courage breaks out like Lightning, he doubts not of slaying his Thousands and Ten Thousands. So in the 4th. and 5th. Verses, he becomes his own Prophet, promising himself Victory.
This being done, his Courage breaks out like Lightning, he doubts not of slaying his Thousands and Ten Thousands. So in the 4th. and 5th. Verses, he becomes his own Prophet, promising himself Victory.
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For who can resist him, who hath Omnipotence for his Second? Or how can any Enemy maintain a Fight against that Captain, who hath before-hand defeated and broken their Forces by his Prayers, assur'd his Conquest before he put on his Armor.
For who can resist him, who hath Omnipotence for his Second? Or how can any Enemy maintain a Fight against that Captain, who hath beforehand defeated and broken their Forces by his Prayers, assured his Conquest before he put on his Armour.
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The Acknowledgment, which is double; of the Benefit, and the Author: The Benefit is likewise two-fold, consisting of a Deliverance and a Victory: David is delivered from all his trouble, all the treacherous plots and attempts of his Adversaries;
The Acknowledgment, which is double; of the Benefit, and the Author: The Benefit is likewise twofold, consisting of a Deliverance and a Victory: David is Delivered from all his trouble, all the treacherous plots and attempts of his Adversaries;
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I Am to begin with the Benefit acknowledged, and with that part of it which is here called Deliverance; and that being in Davids case, not a Rescue from actual mischief or distress,
I Am to begin with the Benefit acknowledged, and with that part of it which is Here called Deliverance; and that being in Davids case, not a Rescue from actual mischief or distress,
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but only a diversion of a Danger coming toward him, is such a Negative mercy, as we seldom trouble our selves to consider, much less to acknowledge and give thanks for:
but only a diversion of a Danger coming towards him, is such a Negative mercy, as we seldom trouble our selves to Consider, much less to acknowledge and give thanks for:
Would we but meditate a little upon the infinite accidents occurring in the course of things, the infirmities of our natural frame and temper, with the nice and curious contexture of our parts, the consequences of our Disorders, the malice of our enemies, and of the Devil;
Would we but meditate a little upon the infinite accidents occurring in the course of things, the infirmities of our natural frame and temper, with the Nicaenae and curious contexture of our parts, the consequences of our Disorders, the malice of our enemies, and of the devil;
And from hence admit these two evident Deductions; 1. That in this estate it is morally impossible for a man to continue one day, were not the goodness of God particularly intent upon his Preservation. 2. That it is a double mercy to be kept from danger, and from the knowledge of it too:
And from hence admit these two evident Deductions; 1. That in this estate it is morally impossible for a man to continue one day, were not the Goodness of God particularly intent upon his Preservation. 2. That it is a double mercy to be kept from danger, and from the knowledge of it too:
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Because had we a distinct apprehension of all the evils to which we are obnoxious, our fear and sollicitude must needs be a continual rack and torment to our Souls:
Because had we a distinct apprehension of all the evils to which we Are obnoxious, our Fear and solicitude must needs be a continual rack and torment to our Souls:
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This contemplation would (I assure my self) cause every Person here present to add in his private Closet-Devotions one new Laud and Thanksgiving to God for his Deliverance from the Dangers which he never thought of.
This contemplation would (I assure my self) cause every Person Here present to add in his private Closet devotions one new Laud and Thanksgiving to God for his Deliverance from the Dangers which he never Thought of.
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But how little soever we are affected with these unknown Perils and Escapes, wherein our eye is not sharp enough to discern the small thred by which a Calamity hangs over us,
But how little soever we Are affected with these unknown Perils and Escapes, wherein our eye is not sharp enough to discern the small thread by which a Calamity hangs over us,
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When death surrounds us, when the Pestilence walks in darkness, and the sword destroyes at noon day, casting down thousands besides us, and Ten thousands at our right hand, then Qui habitat in adjutorio, is a seasonable Hymn: Then 'tis a valuable Priviledge to retain unto Providence,
When death surrounds us, when the Pestilence walks in darkness, and the sword Destroys At noon day, casting down thousands beside us, and Ten thousands At our right hand, then Qui habitat in adjutorio, is a seasonable Hymn: Then it's a valuable Privilege to retain unto Providence,
'Tis great pitty that after such convictions, so devout Applications and fastning of our Souls unto the hand of God, we should start like broken bowes; fall off again from the confessed Anchor of our hope:
It's great pity that After such convictions, so devout Applications and fastening of our Souls unto the hand of God, we should start like broken bows; fallen off again from the confessed Anchor of our hope:
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But as soon as ever the skie clears up, and the light of Gods countenance breaks through, and dispells the clouds which had begirt us, the very thought of what hath past, should in the same moment blow away likewise,
But as soon as ever the sky clears up, and the Light of God's countenance breaks through, and dispels the Clouds which had begirt us, the very Thought of what hath passed, should in the same moment blow away likewise,
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David did not so, he hid himself in the Wilderness; the Ziphites bordering upon his retirement discover him to Saul, who comes with an Army to seise him,
David did not so, he hid himself in the Wilderness; the Ziphites bordering upon his retirement discover him to Saul, who comes with an Army to seize him,
but is diverted and drawn back again by the invasion of the Philistines: David could not let such a preservation pass, without composing this Psalm before us in memory of it,
but is diverted and drawn back again by the invasion of the philistines: David could not let such a preservation pass, without composing this Psalm before us in memory of it,
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as we have already too apparently done the stupendious occasions of former Thanksgivings. Questionless, some mischiefs were projected, which have escaped the vigilance and sagacity of those who disquiet themselves to preserve our security:
as we have already too apparently done the stupendious occasions of former Thanksgivings. Questionless, Some mischiefs were projected, which have escaped the vigilance and sagacity of those who disquiet themselves to preserve our security:
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From all these we are freed, (for a while at least) and therefore they ought all to be put upon the account, that our Thanksgiving may be compleat and commensurate to its Causes;
From all these we Are freed, (for a while At least) and Therefore they ought all to be put upon the account, that our Thanksgiving may be complete and commensurate to its Causes;
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Consider, when two Armies meet in the Field, how little inconsiderable things (impossible to be prevented or foreseen) oftentimes turn the Scale, and cast the main issue and success of a Battel beyond all recovery.
Consider, when two Armies meet in the Field, how little inconsiderable things (impossible to be prevented or foreseen) oftentimes turn the Scale, and cast the main issue and success of a Battle beyond all recovery.
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And (suppose these various hazards avoided, yet) a Force equal to Themselves must be encountred upon so unfaithful footing as the face of the Ocean affords:
And (suppose these various hazards avoided, yet) a Force equal to Themselves must be encountered upon so unfaithful footing as the face of the Ocean affords:
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Then tell me, whether to come off safe from so dreadfull an adventure, be not a Deliverance for which we ought (in the Psalmist's Phrase) to rejoyce with trembling? Psal. 2. 11. If you say, that every Ship is a distinct and several Castle, a new Fort, which will endure a Battery and Siege by it self;
Then tell me, whither to come off safe from so dreadful an adventure, be not a Deliverance for which we ought (in the Psalmist's Phrase) to rejoice with trembling? Psalm 2. 11. If you say, that every Ship is a distinct and several Castle, a new Fort, which will endure a Battery and Siege by it self;
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and therefore those dismal Routs, which upon the miscarriage of one Troop, sometimes ruine Land Armies, are not to be feared in a Navy, which can dispute a Victory so often over:
and Therefore those dismal Routs, which upon the miscarriage of one Troop, sometime ruin Land Armies, Are not to be feared in a Navy, which can dispute a Victory so often over:
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I must return, that we had so much of our Interest in one Bottome, that we might have bin undone at a Blow: I need not suppose such a shot as fired the Enemies Admiral: That cruel Bullet, which took off those brave Noble Persons, and came so near a Royal one, hath taught me, that to be preserved from such a Danger, to be delivered from all our Trouble, eased of all our anxieties and pangs of soul in so deep a Concern,
I must return, that we had so much of our Interest in one Bottom, that we might have been undone At a Blow: I need not suppose such a shot as fired the Enemies Admiral: That cruel Bullet, which took off those brave Noble Persons, and Come so near a Royal one, hath taught me, that to be preserved from such a Danger, to be Delivered from all our Trouble, eased of all our anxieties and pangs of soul in so deep a Concern,
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and with no greater loss upon the whole account, is a deliverance capable of no further addition, to be heightned and advanced by no other accession but this, That God hath compleated the abundance and riches of his Mercy, by giving us together with our own safety, a signal discomfiture of those we fought against:
and with no greater loss upon the Whole account, is a deliverance capable of no further addition, to be heightened and advanced by no other accession but this, That God hath completed the abundance and riches of his Mercy, by giving us together with our own safety, a signal discomfiture of those we fought against:
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ANd in this we have great advantage of David; for though the Chaldie Paraphrase reads, Mine eye hath seen revenge, as We, Mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies;
ANd in this we have great advantage of David; for though the Chaldea paraphrase reads, Mine eye hath seen revenge, as We, Mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies;
Yet neither doth the original (which always expresseth things very concisely) tell us what David saw upon his Enemies; nor do we find in the History of the Fact, that he saw much harm betide them.
Yet neither does the original (which always Expresses things very concisely) tell us what David saw upon his Enemies; nor do we find in the History of the Fact, that he saw much harm betide them.
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Saul was called off by a suddain irruption of the Philistines; and David had the pleasure to behold that Army which came to swallow him and his little company,
Saul was called off by a sudden irruption of the philistines; and David had the pleasure to behold that Army which Come to swallow him and his little company,
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this was a delightful Prospect to him, but of no great damage to his Enemies: They suffered a disappointment, made considerable by their expectations and malicious Purposes;
this was a delightful Prospect to him, but of no great damage to his Enemies: They suffered a disappointment, made considerable by their Expectations and malicious Purposes;
but without any real detriment, so far were they from suffering great havock or slaughter; indeed the World was not then capable of such - Tragedies as we have seen;
but without any real detriment, so Far were they from suffering great havoc or slaughter; indeed the World was not then capable of such - Tragedies as we have seen;
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had not taught inanimate flames such a rational conduct of themselves, as to assault and apply their fury to a cluster of ships, sticking like Deianeira's Shirt to every one of them, till they perfect the ruine enjoyn'd them,
had not taught inanimate flames such a rational conduct of themselves, as to assault and apply their fury to a cluster of ships, sticking like Deianeira's Shirt to every one of them, till they perfect the ruin enjoined them,
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There was not in Davids time means to effect, nor could the world in those days furnish out an Armada considerable enough to suffer such an overthrow as we have seen.
There was not in Davids time means to Effect, nor could the world in those days furnish out an Armada considerable enough to suffer such an overthrow as we have seen.
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What ought a Christian to desire more? Far be it from a Follower of Christ, a Disciple of his meekness, a Son of his charity, to feed his eyes with horrid Spectacles, to delight in mischief,
What ought a Christian to desire more? far be it from a Follower of christ, a Disciple of his meekness, a Son of his charity, to feed his eyes with horrid Spectacles, to delight in mischief,
and entertain himself with Feasts of Blood, the Repasts and Banquets of Devils: God forbid, they who profess it their duty to love and cherish their very enemies, should imitate the execrable ferity of Hannibal, who viewing a ditch full of Roman Blood, applauded the loveliness of the sight;
and entertain himself with Feasts of Blood, the Repasts and Banquets of Devils: God forbid, they who profess it their duty to love and cherish their very enemies, should imitate the execrable ferity of Hannibal, who viewing a ditch full of Roman Blood, applauded the loveliness of the sighed;
or that diabolical temper of Vitellius, who professed the stench and killing savour of enemies Carkasses, to be an odour and perfume more grateful then all the Gums and Spices of the East.
or that diabolical temper of Vitellius, who professed the stench and killing savour of enemies Carcases, to be an odour and perfume more grateful then all the Gums and Spices of the East.
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But if war be now unlawful, then the Christian Magistrate beareth the Sword in vain (which yet St. Paul sayeth he does not) it being possible that an Army may be as needful to procure the execution of Justice, upon strong Thieves, and numerous Murderers,
But if war be now unlawful, then the Christian Magistrate bears the Sword in vain (which yet Saint Paul Saith he does not) it being possible that an Army may be as needful to procure the execution of justice, upon strong Thieves, and numerous Murderers,
I could heartily wish, the Commands of Christ were so universally and so sincerely obey'd, that there might be no need of Armies, nor of Courts of Justice;
I could heartily wish, the Commands of christ were so universally and so sincerely obeyed, that there might be no need of Armies, nor of Courts of justice;
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We must pray for our Princes, that under them, by the protection of their Power, and their Arms, we may live peaceably and quietly in all Godliness and Honesty;
We must pray for our Princes, that under them, by the protection of their Power, and their Arms, we may live peaceably and quietly in all Godliness and Honesty;
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and he is unworthy to breath in England, whose heart does not exult and triumph, that the Pride of our insolent Enemies is in some measure mortified, their Injustice chastised, their vain Rhodomontades returned upon them with shame and confusion,
and he is unworthy to breath in England, whose heart does not exult and triumph, that the Pride of our insolent Enemies is in Some measure mortified, their Injustice chastised, their vain Rhodomontades returned upon them with shame and confusion,
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The Caution then must be, That we rejoyce in our Victory soberly, and use it mercifully: Not fixing our delight directly upon the Calamity of our Enemies, (for what can be more unnatural,
The Caution then must be, That we rejoice in our Victory soberly, and use it mercifully: Not fixing our delight directly upon the Calamity of our Enemies, (for what can be more unnatural,
Or wounded Souldiers when they reward a Chirurgian for cutting off their Limbs to prevent the consequences of a Fever or a Gangreen: These are called mixt acts of the Will, being compounded of satisfaction and regret.
Or wounded Soldiers when they reward a Chirurgeon for cutting off their Limbs to prevent the consequences of a Fever or a Gangrene: These Are called mixed acts of the Will, being compounded of satisfaction and regret.
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For 'tis impossible a man should desire to lose the effects of an Indian Voyage, be delighted in seeing the fruits of so much toil and hazard perish in a moment:
For it's impossible a man should desire to loose the effects of an Indian Voyage, be delighted in seeing the fruits of so much toil and hazard perish in a moment:
If you consider, that every Man is nearer to us then our Goods, Bone of our Bone, and Flesh of our Flesh, and every Christian is our fellow-Member in that Body whereof Christ is the Head; We shall never behold the miseries of such Relations,
If you Consider, that every Man is nearer to us then our Goods, Bone of our Bone, and Flesh of our Flesh, and every Christian is our Fellow member in that Body whereof christ is the Head; We shall never behold the misery's of such Relations,
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but with that tenderness and sympathy wherewith the first Fathers of the Church looked on those whom they charitably punished, satisfying themselves in the good effects of their Censures both publick and private, the affrighting others from imitating what they saw so condemned,
but with that tenderness and Sympathy wherewith the First Father's of the Church looked on those whom they charitably punished, satisfying themselves in the good effects of their Censures both public and private, the affrighting Others from imitating what they saw so condemned,
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and in truth, had they not had such affections, they had excommunicated themselves together with these Sinners, cut their own Souls off from that essential Charity which is the Life and Soul of our Profession, the only tye and bond which knits and holds us together in our real internal Christian Communion,
and in truth, had they not had such affections, they had excommunicated themselves together with these Sinners, Cut their own Souls off from that essential Charity which is the Life and Soul of our Profession, the only tie and bound which knits and holds us together in our real internal Christian Communion,
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If you think it hard thus to abstract the cause from the men, and to govern those affections which are inseparable from the estate of War, by such nice distinctions;
If you think it hard thus to abstract the cause from the men, and to govern those affections which Are inseparable from the estate of War, by such Nicaenae Distinctions;
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those Divine Instructions, Examples, Motives and Helps, given us by Our Saviour, were not intended to produce little and trivial things in us; but though perfection be not easie,
those Divine Instructions, Examples, Motives and Helps, given us by Our Saviour, were not intended to produce little and trivial things in us; but though perfection be not easy,
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Me thinks it should be possible, not to indulge to that Passion which you are not at leisure to mortifie, much more to direct it to a right object, which is that I require.
Me thinks it should be possible, not to indulge to that Passion which you Are not At leisure to mortify, much more to Direct it to a right Object, which is that I require.
for if all the evils which unavoidably follow War, be not otherwise justifiable, then as they are necessary means to attain the End (which we always suppose lawful) we shall ever be obliged to do no more mischief to our Enemies,
for if all the evils which avoidable follow War, be not otherwise justifiable, then as they Are necessary means to attain the End (which we always suppose lawful) we shall ever be obliged to do no more mischief to our Enemies,
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not permitting any provocation to bring Revenge into the Quarrel (which both Christianity and gallant Heathenisme abhor) but considering always rather what is fit for us to do,
not permitting any provocation to bring Revenge into the Quarrel (which both Christianity and gallant Heathenism abhor) but considering always rather what is fit for us to do,
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for if the War be just, and the Victory cruel, we grow less by our advantage, gain a Conquest like Valiant men, and use it like Cowards; wherefore I rejoyce with all my heart, that seeing God gave us a Victory with the expence of so little English Blood, our Commanders were so generous as to shed no more Dutch Blood then they must needs, conquering their Enemies twice, first by force, then by mercy: This was to remember whose Brother their Admiral is, and whose Servants they are;
for if the War be just, and the Victory cruel, we grow less by our advantage, gain a Conquest like Valiant men, and use it like Cowards; Wherefore I rejoice with all my heart, that seeing God gave us a Victory with the expense of so little English Blood, our Commanders were so generous as to shed no more Dutch Blood then they must needs, conquering their Enemies twice, First by force, then by mercy: This was to Remember whose Brother their Admiral is, and whose Servants they Are;
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nay, this was even in hot Blood, to remember themselves to be Christians, to be merciful, as their Heavenly Father is who though he often chastiseth sinners very severely,
nay, this was even in hight Blood, to Remember themselves to be Christians, to be merciful, as their Heavenly Father is who though he often Chastiseth Sinners very severely,
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More then this I could not have wished, either to the Victors, or the Victory; and yet there is something behinde, which doth adorn and crown both us and the blessings we rejoyce for:
More then this I could not have wished, either to the Victor's, or the Victory; and yet there is something behind, which does adorn and crown both us and the blessings we rejoice for:
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I Hope no body will think it a diminution to the courage or conduct, which have so eminently appeared in this Action, that I ascribe the success to God: For what can so much dignifie any Mortal Man,
I Hope no body will think it a diminution to the courage or conduct, which have so eminently appeared in this Actium, that I ascribe the success to God: For what can so much dignify any Mortal Man,
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as to be an Instrument in Gods hand, one whom he chuseth to bring about great and glorious things by, through whose vertue and wisdom he delights to convey Blessings and Deliverances to a Kingdom? Much less do I conceive it needful in this Auditory, to handle the point by way of Thesis, and prove God to be the Governor of Heaven and Earth;
as to be an Instrument in God's hand, one whom he chooseth to bring about great and glorious things by, through whose virtue and Wisdom he delights to convey Blessings and Deliverances to a Kingdom? Much less do I conceive it needful in this Auditory, to handle the point by Way of Thesis, and prove God to be the Governor of Heaven and Earth;
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and therefore the Giver of all Victory. If any who questions this, be crowded into the Chappel, I must resolutely profess not to Preach to him; such we leave to their own Mire, knowing our Pearls are too precious to be cast before them,
and Therefore the Giver of all Victory. If any who questions this, be crowded into the Chappel, I must resolutely profess not to Preach to him; such we leave to their own Mire, knowing our Pearls Are too precious to be cast before them,
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and a more useful service to you, that I observe to you how God himself in many notable particulars of our Case, hath really preached this already, made his arm bare, and asserted his right to the glory of our Victory;
and a more useful service to you, that I observe to you how God himself in many notable particulars of our Case, hath really preached this already, made his arm bore, and asserted his right to the glory of our Victory;
Let then any of those unkinde men, who will not endure God to be favorable to their Countrey, when they are angry with it, Tell me who pressed our Enemies with those distresses which made it necessary for them to break through their Flegm and Wariness,
Let then any of those unkind men, who will not endure God to be favourable to their Country, when they Are angry with it, Tell me who pressed our Enemies with those Distresses which made it necessary for them to break through their Phlegm and Wariness,
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to foreslow the opportunity they had grasped at, neglect to attack us when several circumstances of our condition invited them to an Advantage, but stay just till His Majesties Fleet was ready and at leisure to beat them, having taken in all the Provisions they designed,
to foreslow the opportunity they had grasped At, neglect to attack us when several Circumstances of our condition invited them to an Advantage, but stay just till His Majesties Fleet was ready and At leisure to beatrice them, having taken in all the Provisions they designed,
nay, when they were come in view of that Fleet, which they had been so long in finding, who held them back as with a Bridle, that they gave not the Onset while the Wind was fair, to further their Assault,
nay, when they were come in view of that Fleet, which they had been so long in finding, who held them back as with a Bridle, that they gave not the Onset while the Wind was fair, to further their Assault,
when our Ships were with much labor and pains, brought to a possibility of beginning the fight, thereby making us Masters of the Order and Manner of the ensuing Battail;
when our Ships were with much labour and pains, brought to a possibility of beginning the fight, thereby making us Masters of the Order and Manner of the ensuing Battle;
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How much more unbelieving is Fanaticism then Infidelity? An ingenuous Heathen would have discerned the Finger of God in such operations, traced the footsteps of Providence in such remarkable Instances;
How much more unbelieving is Fanaticism then Infidelity? an ingenuous Heathen would have discerned the Finger of God in such operations, traced the footsteps of Providence in such remarkable Instances;
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close their Eyes, and stupifie their Hearts, lest they should perceive and understand, and be converted and healed of those Spiritual diseases which have possessed their Souls.
close their Eyes, and stupify their Hearts, lest they should perceive and understand, and be converted and healed of those Spiritual diseases which have possessed their Souls.
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But I go on, Let any of those who will not allow the King and his family, to be within the care and protection of God, because they have delivered them to Satan by their sacrilegious Anathema 's, tell me what discriminating hand guided and kept that Bullet from the Duke, which made so lamentable a Carnage,
But I go on, Let any of those who will not allow the King and his family, to be within the care and protection of God, Because they have Delivered them to Satan by their sacrilegious Anathema is, tell me what discriminating hand guided and kept that Bullet from the Duke, which made so lamentable a Carnage,
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like that of the Paschal Lamb upon the Israelites doors, to direct the presiding Angels, with whose safety they were intrusted, whom they ought to secure in the midst of all slaughters.
like that of the Paschal Lamb upon the Israelites doors, to Direct the presiding Angels, with whose safety they were Entrusted, whom they ought to secure in the midst of all slaughters.
Once more, Let those who Frame Commonwealths in Coffee, who have so often told their Credulous Auditors, That the House of Commons might beat the Dutch (belike a new Free-State may destroy an old one,
Once more, Let those who Frame Commonwealths in Coffee, who have so often told their Credulous Auditors, That the House of Commons might beatrice the Dutch (belike a new Free-state may destroy an old one,
as the Frogs of this year, do those of the last.) But no King shall prevail against Holland, and that God went out with those Fleets, (though the Dutch were as good Fanaticks then,
as the Frogs of this year, do those of the last.) But no King shall prevail against Holland, and that God went out with those Fleets, (though the Dutch were as good Fanatics then,
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or satisfie us, who, but the Almighty, All Good God hath done the things before-mentioned, turned the cunning Counsels of our Adversaries to folly, brought the Winds out of his Treasures seasonably to our assistance,
or satisfy us, who, but the Almighty, All Good God hath done the things beforementioned, turned the cunning Counsels of our Adversaries to folly, brought the Winds out of his Treasures seasonably to our assistance,
and made the devouring Element of Fire, serve, as it were, in pay, and under the command of our Captains, given our Seamen sinews of brass to go through all labor;
and made the devouring Element of Fire, serve, as it were, in pay, and under the command of our Captains, given our Seamen sinews of brass to go through all labour;
But most eminently conspicuous in governing and disposing the events of Wars:) could so defend them from the dangers which he gave them courage to despise, carrying them in the hollow of his hand, and covering all their heads in the day of Battail; so that onely 283 men were slain, of more then 30000 who fought so bravely and so long? We praise thee, O God;
But most eminently conspicuous in governing and disposing the events of Wars:) could so defend them from the dangers which he gave them courage to despise, carrying them in the hollow of his hand, and covering all their Heads in the day of Battle; so that only 283 men were slave, of more then 30000 who fought so bravely and so long? We praise thee, Oh God;
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Thou hast delivered us from all our trouble, and made our eyes to see their desire upon our enemies. Therefore an offering of free-hearts will we give thee, and praise thy Name, because it is so comfortable.
Thou hast Delivered us from all our trouble, and made our eyes to see their desire upon our enemies. Therefore an offering of free-hearts will we give thee, and praise thy Name, Because it is so comfortable.
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An offering of a free-heart will I give thee, and will praise thy Name, &c. That which David here promiseth, is an entire freewil offering; which consisted of two necessary parts.
an offering of a free-heart will I give thee, and will praise thy Name, etc. That which David Here promises, is an entire freewill offering; which consisted of two necessary parts.
Oblation and Prayer, or Praise. For as God commanded his then people in general, never to appear before him empty, not to address any Prayer or Praise to him without a gift in their hands, honoring him with their substance, as well as with their hearts and tongues.
Oblation and Prayer, or Praise. For as God commanded his then people in general, never to appear before him empty, not to address any Prayer or Praise to him without a gift in their hands, honouring him with their substance, as well as with their hearts and tongues.
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So did he prescribe, that all Peace-offerings (whereof those voluntary offerings were one kinde) should be accompanied with a solemn Confession or Thanksgiving for the Peace, that is (in their language) all worldly blessings which they had received from Gods favor.
So did he prescribe, that all Peace-offerings (whereof those voluntary offerings were one kind) should be accompanied with a solemn Confessi or Thanksgiving for the Peace, that is (in their language) all worldly blessings which they had received from God's favour.
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As we read in the Order for First-fruits and Tythings, which were commanded Heave-offerings; and the relation of David and his Princes Voluntary-offering of Gold and Silver for building up the Temple.
As we read in the Order for Firstfruits and Tithings, which were commanded Heave-offerings; and the Relation of David and his Princes Voluntary-offering of Gold and Silver for building up the Temple.
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Before I speak of the Parts by themselves, give me leave, by the way, to observe, That even in that Oeconomy wherein God descended to a minute-prescription of every part and circumstance of his worship:
Before I speak of the Parts by themselves, give me leave, by the Way, to observe, That even in that Oeconomy wherein God descended to a minute-prescription of every part and circumstance of his worship:
Yet he left room and invitation for some services to be voluntarily and freely performed, as the instinct of their own devotion should prompt them to it;
Yet he left room and invitation for Some services to be voluntarily and freely performed, as the instinct of their own devotion should prompt them to it;
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which must make it strange, that any should affirm it unlawful for the Christian Church, which is in that behalf left so much at liberty and discretion, to serve God with any thing which is not by himself enjoyned;
which must make it strange, that any should affirm it unlawful for the Christian Church, which is in that behalf left so much At liberty and discretion, to serve God with any thing which is not by himself enjoined;
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Yet he must be a very stupid observer of Gods mercies, or his own need of them, who shall not sometime finde a warmth and zeal exciting him to particular expressions of his love to God,
Yet he must be a very stupid observer of God's Mercies, or his own need of them, who shall not sometime find a warmth and zeal exciting him to particular expressions of his love to God,
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For all which we cannot but of our penury return him some Mites; poor, but hearty Oblations and Thanksgivings, which the same Goodness that calls for them, will also accept.
For all which we cannot but of our penury return him Some Mites; poor, but hearty Oblations and Thanksgivings, which the same goodness that calls for them, will also accept.
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or as our new Translation reads, for it is good. It is a duty as delectable and pleasant as it is easie, it is lovely, saith David, Psal. 135. It is a good thing to sing praises unto our God;
or as our new translation reads, for it is good. It is a duty as delectable and pleasant as it is easy, it is lovely, Says David, Psalm 135. It is a good thing to sing praises unto our God;
yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful, Psal. 147. So graciously God deals with us, expecting nothing from our hands, which shall not be as delightful to us, as acceptable to him.
yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful, Psalm 147. So graciously God deals with us, expecting nothing from our hands, which shall not be as delightful to us, as acceptable to him.
The one is the Prerogative of Gods infinite Power and Majesty, he onely is the Universal Benefactor that opens his hand, and fills all things living with plenteousness.
The one is the Prerogative of God's infinite Power and Majesty, he only is the Universal Benefactor that Opens his hand, and fills all things living with plenteousness.
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The other he leaves to us, to glory, triumph, and solace our selves in the contemplation and praising his goodness, that is, doing the same thing here which shall be the perfection of our happiness in Heaven, to do eternally:
The other he leaves to us, to glory, triumph, and solace our selves in the contemplation and praising his Goodness, that is, doing the same thing Here which shall be the perfection of our happiness in Heaven, to do eternally:
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as Solomon says, when the heart rejoyceth, there will be a Spring and flowery gayetie in the outward visage: That active sprightly Passion, will not be suppressed or dissembled, but breaks out and dilates it self, casting a lustre and kind of Glory upon the Countenance;
as Solomon Says, when the heart Rejoiceth, there will be a Spring and flowery gaiety in the outward visage: That active sprightly Passion, will not be suppressed or dissembled, but breaks out and dilates it self, casting a lustre and kind of Glory upon the Countenance;
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He that appears here to day without a Festival face and heart, is like him in the Gospel that came to the Marriage Feast without a Wedding Garment, deserves to be cast out to the torments of his own envy,
He that appears Here to day without a Festival face and heart, is like him in the Gospel that Come to the Marriage Feast without a Wedding Garment, deserves to be cast out to the torments of his own envy,
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but I would have you consider that those Triumphs are not the main work of this Day, which calls for more solid Rejoycings, suitable to the benefit and the Author of it:
but I would have you Consider that those Triumphos Are not the main work of this Day, which calls for more solid Rejoicings, suitable to the benefit and the Author of it:
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Besides I cannot dissemble, that I have such a jealousie over you, as Job had over his children when they feasted, lest any of you indulge to extravagancy,
Beside I cannot dissemble, that I have such a jealousy over you, as Job had over his children when they feasted, lest any of you indulge to extravagancy,
you know the Evangelist tells you, there were some persons on whom Christ could not do so many Miracles as he would, because of their indisposition: And I must tell you, we may so indispose our selves,
you know the Evangelist tells you, there were Some Persons on whom christ could not do so many Miracles as he would, Because of their indisposition: And I must tell you, we may so indispose our selves,
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mercy it self will restrain him, because it would be cruelty, not kindness, to cast away blessings on those who abuse them to their hurt, corrupt and envenome his grace by turning it into wantonness.
mercy it self will restrain him, Because it would be cruelty, not kindness, to cast away blessings on those who abuse them to their hurt, corrupt and envenom his grace by turning it into wantonness.
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especially, if we consider, that Abel offered such an oblation, and God accepted it, many Ages before he spake any thing to the Jews concerning Sacrifice. And we Christians have so much more to thank God for then they had who lived before or under the Law.
especially, if we Consider, that Abel offered such an oblation, and God accepted it, many Ages before he spoke any thing to the jews Concerning Sacrifice. And we Christians have so much more to thank God for then they had who lived before or under the Law.
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Certainly, Christ, when he commanded us to serve God with all our heart, and all our strength, meant not to interdict our serving him with some part of our substance.
Certainly, christ, when he commanded us to serve God with all our heart, and all our strength, meant not to interdict our serving him with Some part of our substance.
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Surely, the first Christians thought so, who in their Celebration of the Eucharist made always an Oblation in Kind, of Bread and Wine, and other Provisions;
Surely, the First Christians Thought so, who in their Celebration of the Eucharist made always an Oblation in Kind, of Bred and Wine, and other Provisions;
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And we still, as far as we obey the Commands of the Church, preserve some footsteps of this Practice, in our offering for the use of the Poor (in whom God's hand is every where held out to receive our free-will Offerings) before the Communion. But not to enter into new occasion of Discourse in the end of my Sermon:
And we still, as Far as we obey the Commands of the Church, preserve Some footsteps of this Practice, in our offering for the use of the Poor (in whom God's hand is every where held out to receive our freewill Offerings) before the Communion. But not to enter into new occasion of Discourse in the end of my Sermon:
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We know that God, even when he commanded Sacrifices, regarded them not for themselves, as the Prophets often tell the Jews; and David himself Psal. 50. very particularly rejects them all:
We know that God, even when he commanded Sacrifices, regarded them not for themselves, as the prophets often tell the jews; and David himself Psalm 50. very particularly rejects them all:
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To lay your hand upon a brutish Affection, as they did theirs upon a Beast, devoutly giving it up, abandoning it freely for Gods sake, is the noblest Wave-offering imaginable.
To lay your hand upon a brutish Affection, as they did theirs upon a Beast, devoutly giving it up, abandoning it freely for God's sake, is the Noblest Wave-offering imaginable.
This is S. Pauls Counsel to present your selves a lively Sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is a reasonable Christian service, I doubt not but many Vows were made to this purpose in the time of danger;
This is S. Paul's Counsel to present your selves a lively Sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is a reasonable Christian service, I doubt not but many Vows were made to this purpose in the time of danger;
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and happy we, if casting that from us which is worse then Death, will redeem us from the Plague; if our Sins themselves may be the matter of an Expiatory Sacrifice;
and happy we, if casting that from us which is Worse then Death, will Redeem us from the Plague; if our Sins themselves may be the matter of an Expiatory Sacrifice;
that which fed our gluttony, and was a provocation, when spent in our intemperate meals, being put into the bellies of the Poor, may plead our Pardon, and procure Mercy for Mercy;
that which fed our gluttony, and was a provocation, when spent in our intemperate meals, being put into the bellies of the Poor, may plead our Pardon, and procure Mercy for Mercy;
the Charge of our vain costly Apparel imployed to cloath the naked, may hide our nakedness and deformity in Gods sight, our Charity may cover a multitude of sins.
the Charge of our vain costly Apparel employed to cloth the naked, may hide our nakedness and deformity in God's sighed, our Charity may cover a multitude of Sins.
'Tis fear'd, many of them perish for want of what money would buy, and spread the Infection by their desperate breaking out at all hazards rather then be shut up and starve.
It's feared, many of them perish for want of what money would buy, and spread the Infection by their desperate breaking out At all hazards rather then be shut up and starve.
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I conclude with our Royal Prophets Prayer, O Lord God of Heaven, keep this and all thy former Mercies for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the hearts of thy people:
I conclude with our Royal prophets Prayer, Oh Lord God of Heaven, keep this and all thy former mercies for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the hearts of thy people:
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