Zechariah, 12. 8. In that day the Lord shall defend the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the House of David shall be as God,
Zechariah, 12. 8. In that day the Lord shall defend the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he that is feeble among them At that day shall be as David; and the House of David shall be as God,
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and he that comes prepared, as he ought, to celebrate this Solemnity, will presently discern, what an easie Accommodation thereof may be made to the state of our own Affairs;
and he that comes prepared, as he ought, to celebrate this Solemnity, will presently discern, what an easy Accommodation thereof may be made to the state of our own Affairs;
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and that the words afford a seasonable Theme for an holy Panegyrick, and are fit to remind us of those Mercies we here are met to commemorate and acknowledge.
and that the words afford a seasonable Theme for an holy Panegyric, and Are fit to remind us of those mercies we Here Are met to commemorate and acknowledge.
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and yet so calmly accomplished, and smoothly brought to pass, that (like St. Peter, when his Chains dropt off at the Angel's Voyce) at first they thought their Deliverance but an imaginary thing, fine wrought in the Shop of Fancy,
and yet so calmly accomplished, and smoothly brought to pass, that (like Saint Peter, when his Chains dropped off At the Angel's Voice) At First they Thought their Deliverance but an imaginary thing, fine wrought in the Shop of Fancy,
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and the Church new string her Harp, which had so long hung upon the Willows in the times of her Desolations? How did their Mouths sing out the Praises of Him who rules in all the Kingdoms of the Earth,
and the Church new string her Harp, which had so long hung upon the Willows in the times of her Desolations? How did their Mouths sing out the Praises of Him who rules in all the Kingdoms of the Earth,
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and how did their Hearts glow with Love and Loyal Veneration to Zerubbabel, and other Princes of ancient Race? How did all the Sorrows of their past Captivity disband and vanish, till scarce any other Remembrance was left of former Miseries,
and how did their Hearts glow with Love and Loyal Veneration to Zerubbabel, and other Princes of ancient Raze? How did all the Sorrows of their past Captivity disband and vanish, till scarce any other Remembrance was left of former Misery's,
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The Vine gave her Fruit, and the Ground her Increase, and the Heavens their Dew; and instead of Monthly Fasts, God was to the House of Judah, Joy and Gladness, and chearful Feasts.
The Vine gave her Fruit, and the Ground her Increase, and the Heavens their Due; and instead of Monthly Fasts, God was to the House of Judah, Joy and Gladness, and cheerful Feasts.
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In that day the Lord shall defend, &c. In my prosecuting of which, and the business of the day, I crave leave to insist upon these four following Observables.
In that day the Lord shall defend, etc. In my prosecuting of which, and the business of the day, I crave leave to insist upon these four following Observables.
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when Proceedings were justified, as the Great Turk does his, purely by the Success. As if Crimes ceased to be such, when they once grew great, prosperous and incorrigible;
when Proceedings were justified, as the Great Turk does his, purely by the Success. As if Crimes ceased to be such, when they once grew great, prosperous and incorrigible;
As if God's secret Inspirations could whisper Contradictions to his revealed Will; and the same pure, heavenly Source and Fountain could send forth sweet Waters and Bitter;
As if God's secret Inspirations could whisper Contradictions to his revealed Will; and the same pure, heavenly Source and Fountain could send forth sweet Waters and Bitter;
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No doubt can be made, but that whatever Evil or Calamity there is in a City, 'tis permitted by the wise Ruler of the World, in order to reform the Guilts,
No doubt can be made, but that whatever Evil or Calamity there is in a city, it's permitted by the wise Ruler of the World, in order to reform the Guilts,
and the more noble parts of it, and did not forcibly interpose, to stop that Malice and Treachery, which he grievously hates, and has severely forbidden:
and the more noble parts of it, and did not forcibly interpose, to stop that Malice and Treachery, which he grievously hates, and has severely forbidden:
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though it do demonstrate the Divine Wisdom, in making the worst things (some way or other) subservient to its own holy Purposes, and great Designs. 2. Again;
though it do demonstrate the Divine Wisdom, in making the worst things (Some Way or other) subservient to its own holy Purposes, and great Designs. 2. Again;
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and (especially) with a concerned and jealous Eye, applies it self to the Rise and Fall of Kingdoms and Empires, the Advancement or Decay of States or Commonwealths:
and (especially) with a concerned and jealous Eye, Applies it self to the Rise and Fallen of Kingdoms and Empires, the Advancement or Decay of States or Commonwealths:
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Insomuch, that they who have been let into the Secrets of God's Counsels (as Daniel, and the Prophets of old) have there seen the exact and fatal Schemes of their flourishing or declining Estate,
Insomuch, that they who have been let into the Secrets of God's Counsels (as daniel, and the prophets of old) have there seen the exact and fatal Schemes of their flourishing or declining Estate,
it engages them to look up beyond the Sphere and Activity of second Causes (which ever moving in a lower and circumscribed Orb, must follow the Sway and Revolution of the great first Mover,) it assures them that they are not abandoned to the Casualties of blind Fortune,
it engages them to look up beyond the Sphere and Activity of second Causes (which ever moving in a lower and circumscribed Orb, must follow the Sway and Revolution of the great First Mover,) it assures them that they Are not abandoned to the Casualties of blind Fortune,
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3. But then, above and beyond both these, there is in some Revolutions, a signal and efficacious Interposal of Providence, bringing about things in so surprising ways,
3. But then, above and beyond both these, there is in Some Revolutions, a signal and efficacious Interposal of Providence, bringing about things in so surprising ways,
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and as a Child sometimes challenges the Father by uncommon Features and Resemblances, so these speak themselves the Offspring and Issue of Heavenly Power and Love.
and as a Child sometime challenges the Father by uncommon Features and Resemblances, so these speak themselves the Offspring and Issue of Heavenly Power and Love.
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since Miracles ceased, and Immediate Revelations were of no longer use and necessity. Now thus it happened to Judah, and to us, in our happy Restoration;
since Miracles ceased, and Immediate Revelations were of no longer use and necessity. Now thus it happened to Judah, and to us, in our happy Restoration;
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What now would his States-men say? What strange Counsel (shall we call it,) or rather, What Frenzy is this that now governs the King? thus against all Rules of Interest and Honour, to dismiss a People inured to his Service, by seventy years Captivity:
What now would his Statesmen say? What strange Counsel (shall we call it,) or rather, What Frenzy is this that now governs the King? thus against all Rules of Interest and Honour, to dismiss a People inured to his Service, by seventy Years Captivity:
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A People too, of Religion and Rites different from, and reproachful to, the Persian Worship; while many conquered Nations of our own Religion are yet detained in hard Subjection.
A People too, of Religion and Rites different from, and reproachful to, the Persian Worship; while many conquered nations of our own Religion Are yet detained in hard Subjection.
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and sent home laden with Persian Wealth, and so be put into a Capacity to fight us with our own Weapons? Thou great Cyrus! Surely thy wonted Conduct has forsaken thee,
and sent home laden with Persian Wealth, and so be put into a Capacity to fight us with our own Weapons? Thou great Cyrus! Surely thy wonted Conduct has forsaken thee,
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and, after it had hover'd a while over a doubtful Nation, made it to disclose from its darksome Womb, a happy Shower that blest and enriched all the Land. He confounded the Subtilty of the Crafty,
and, After it had hovered a while over a doubtful nation, made it to disclose from its darksome Womb, a happy Shower that blessed and enriched all the Land. He confounded the Subtlety of the Crafty,
He charmed the Passions of an Head-strong and Tumultuous People, till those very daring Factions, which, with Armed Legions, had broke into the Quarters of well-intrenched Monarchy, were all subdued under the Feet of an Unarmed, and a Peaceful King.
He charmed the Passion of an Headstrong and Tumultuous People, till those very daring Factions, which, with Armed Legions, had broke into the Quarters of well-intrenched Monarchy, were all subdued under the Feet of an Unarmed, and a Peaceful King.
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And here (without any Figures or Aggravations) it may be justly affirmed, that the Lamentations, Jeremy made to condole the Jewish Captivity, suted us in almost every part;
And Here (without any Figures or Aggravations) it may be justly affirmed, that the Lamentations, Jeremiah made to condole the Jewish Captivity, suited us in almost every part;
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as the Egyptians were once enslaved by their own Mamalukes. We had the Vexation to see that loathsom Plague renewed, Frogs croaking in our King's Palaces,
as the egyptians were once enslaved by their own Mamalukes. We had the Vexation to see that loathsome Plague renewed, Frogs croaking in our King's Palaces,
That hateful and unseemly thing was our sad Portion, which, Solomon says, disquiets the whole Earth, and which it cannot bear, A Servant when he reigns,
That hateful and unseemly thing was our sad Portion, which, Solomon Says, disquiets the Whole Earth, and which it cannot bear, A Servant when he reigns,
The Beauty of Holiness was all sullied and besmeared, and the more rash and neglectful Addresses to God were, by so much more religious was the Worship esteemed.
The Beauty of Holiness was all sullied and besmeared, and the more rash and neglectful Addresses to God were, by so much more religious was the Worship esteemed.
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The Remnant of the Royal Party that was left, (at length) began to envy those that fell in the High Places of the Field, rather than thus survive, to see Faction rampant, and Rebellion prosperous;
The Remnant of the Royal Party that was left, (At length) began to envy those that fell in the High Places of the Field, rather than thus survive, to see Faction rampant, and Rebellion prosperous;
Had Babylon and Miseries comparable to the Arbitrary Tyrannies of Select Committees, and High Courts of Justice, and Pretence of Martial Law? What a hard Bondage was this,
Had Babylon and Misery's comparable to the Arbitrary Tyrannies of Select Committees, and High Courts of justice, and Pretence of Martial Law? What a hard Bondage was this,
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or precious Vessels were carried away from Jerusalem, as the Spoils of War, fell far short, in value, of the prodigious Fruits of the long Rapine, Plundering and Sacrilege, which were exercised Here:
or precious Vessels were carried away from Jerusalem, as the Spoils of War, fell Far short, in valve, of the prodigious Fruits of the long Rapine, Plundering and Sacrilege, which were exercised Here:
For, upon fair Calculation, it was computed that, before ever the Usurper came to sway, in eight Years time, forty Millions had been raised by the Grandees of Parliament;
For, upon fair Calculation, it was computed that, before ever the Usurper Come to sway, in eight years time, forty Millions had been raised by the Grandees of Parliament;
Miscreants of the blackest Hew, we were taught to call Saints and Precious Ones; a Cabal of Arbitrary Grandees, were now styled Keepers of our Liberties;
Miscreants of the Blackest Hew, we were taught to call Saints and Precious Ones; a Cabal of Arbitrary Grandees, were now styled Keepers of our Liberties;
and while they played on the Game with an Unfortunate Hand, instead of retrieving what was lost, they only made new Additions to the Power and Courage of the Adversary.
and while they played on the Game with an Unfortunate Hand, instead of retrieving what was lost, they only made new Additions to the Power and Courage of the Adversary.
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when they remembred Sion, and to joyn with the Guardian-Angel of the Land, who doubtless (as it is in the 1st Chapter of this Prophecy at the 12th Verse) sympathized with the piteous Calamities of its Charge,
when they remembered Sion, and to join with the Guardian-Angel of the Land, who doubtless (as it is in the 1st Chapter of this Prophecy At the 12th Verse) sympathized with the piteous Calamities of its Charge,
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How long wilt thou not have Mercy on Jerusalem, and on the Cities of Judah, against which thou hast had Indignation this twenty Years? Look down from Heaven,
How long wilt thou not have Mercy on Jerusalem, and on the Cities of Judah, against which thou hast had Indignation this twenty years? Look down from Heaven,
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Settle us again upon the old Foundations, and let not a Nation, whom thou hast formerly signalized by a Train of Illustrious Mercies and Protections, become the Scorn and Derision of our Enemies round about us.
Settle us again upon the old Foundations, and let not a nation, whom thou hast formerly signalized by a Train of Illustrious mercies and Protections, become the Scorn and Derision of our Enemies round about us.
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so here, a new, and far more glorious Scene did presently open ▪ and disclose; and the Royal Interest, from feeble, and almost forlorn, became as David;
so Here, a new, and Far more glorious Scene did presently open ▪ and disclose; and the Royal Interest, from feeble, and almost forlorn, became as David;
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And (as in the World's first Creation) out of a Mass of Matter, dark and disorderly, blended and confused, of jarring and disagreeing Natures, he produced a comely and well compacted Fabrick of Government, in Church and State, which should move orderly,
And (as in the World's First Creation) out of a Mass of Matter, dark and disorderly, blended and confused, of jarring and disagreeing Nature's, he produced a comely and well compacted Fabric of Government, in Church and State, which should move orderly,
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None ever so like David as He, in Dangers, and Deliverances, and unexpected Advancement. What though he was destined to a Crown, by Divine Appointment and Decree;
None ever so like David as He, in Dangers, and Deliverances, and unexpected Advancement. What though he was destined to a Crown, by Divine Appointment and decree;
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who would not yet have preferred any private Station, with Security, before it? rather than for ever (on the Account of that Eminence) be persecuted by the jealous Rage of Saul, and the virulent Calumnies of Doeg, and the fierce Insurrections of Sheba, and the unnatural Rebellion of Absalom. Unravel the History of both those Royal Persons,
who would not yet have preferred any private Station, with Security, before it? rather than for ever (on the Account of that Eminence) be persecuted by the jealous Rage of Saul, and the virulent Calumnies of Doeg, and the fierce Insurrections of Sheba, and the unnatural Rebellion of Absalom. Unravel the History of both those Royal Persons,
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forced hastily to flee to Moab, and to Gath, and (thanks to that Providence that takes care of Kings) found more Kindness and Shelter among uncircumcised Philistines, than their own Subjects, in their Rightful Dominions? How did both receive in themselves, each Moment, the Sentence of Death, by new Dangers,
forced hastily to flee to Moab, and to Gaza, and (thanks to that Providence that Takes care of Kings) found more Kindness and Shelter among uncircumcised philistines, than their own Subject's, in their Rightful Dominions? How did both receive in themselves, each Moment, the Sentence of Death, by new Dangers,
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and frightful Alarms? And how were both sometimes in the greatest Perplexity and Doubt, which they ought most to be jealous of, the Violence of implacable Enemies,
and frightful Alarms? And how were both sometime in the greatest Perplexity and Doubt, which they ought most to be jealous of, the Violence of implacable Enemies,
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But why do I thus lay open the Distresses of Sacred Majesty, to our own great Dishonour? Let dark Shades for ever be drawn over the Visage of those Times;
But why do I thus lay open the Distresses of Sacred Majesty, to our own great Dishonour? Let dark Shades for ever be drawn over the Visage of those Times;
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What Aspect this may have upon the Spiritual Kingdom of the Messiah, and what the Mystical Intendment and Sense in that regard may be, I will not now enquire;
What Aspect this may have upon the Spiritual Kingdom of the Messiah, and what the Mystical Intendment and Sense in that regard may be, I will not now inquire;
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The Inspired Writings say, that it is God whom Soveraign Powers do represent, that it is by the Beams of his Majesty they shine, that He has said They are Gods, that he puts the Sword of Justice in their Hands, that 'tis his Throne they fill,
The Inspired Writings say, that it is God whom Sovereign Powers do represent, that it is by the Beams of his Majesty they shine, that He has said They Are God's, that he puts the Sword of justice in their Hands, that it's his Throne they fill,
Perpetuity, having perpetual Succession, and being not subject to dye; Perfection, for no Laches, Folly, Infancy, or Corruption of Blood can be judged in him; Truth, he cannot be estopped;
Perpetuity, having perpetual Succession, and being not Subject to die; Perfection, for no Laches, Folly, Infancy, or Corruption of Blood can be judged in him; Truth, he cannot be estopped;
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now under Consideration, that The House of David should be as God; intimating many high and excellent Prerogatives, they were invested in, and encircled withal.
now under Consideration, that The House of David should be as God; intimating many high and excellent Prerogatives, they were invested in, and encircled withal.
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Some learned Men will have this to have been the main difference betwixt the Judges that governed Israel, and the Kings of the House of David, That the former were to render an Account to the State, of the Administration of their Government, which the latter were not to do, but to God only.
some learned Men will have this to have been the main difference betwixt the Judges that governed Israel, and the Kings of the House of David, That the former were to render an Account to the State, of the Administration of their Government, which the latter were not to do, but to God only.
And the Christian Duty of Passive Obedience, and Non-Resistance, has unshaken Foundations, and inviolable Grounds, in the Eternal Laws of Nature and Equity;
And the Christian Duty of Passive obedience, and Non-Resistance, has unshaken Foundations, and inviolable Grounds, in the Eternal Laws of Nature and Equity;
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in the Monuments of Primitive Christianity, and the Sufferings of the most celebrated Martyrs. As to this last, I confess, some have gone about to blast the Martyrs Lawrels,
in the Monuments of Primitive Christianity, and the Sufferings of the most celebrated Martyrs. As to this last, I confess, Some have gone about to blast the Martyrs Laurels,
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And thus their Memories are Martyr'd, as their Bodies were before, and those illustrious passive Graces of Meekness and Resignation, of Christian Patience and Taking up the Cross, which are the bright Enamel of their Heavenly Crowns, which are the just Imitation of our Suffering Lord, which are the Eternal Theme of our Wonder and our Praise, which (in the Opinion of truly Good Men) do embalm their Names below;
And thus their Memories Are Martyred, as their Bodies were before, and those illustrious passive Graces of Meekness and Resignation, of Christian Patience and Taking up the Cross, which Are the bright Enamel of their Heavenly Crowns, which Are the just Imitation of our Suffering Lord, which Are the Eternal Theme of our Wonder and our Praise, which (in the Opinion of truly Good Men) do embalm their Names below;
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and which above have preferred them to the highest Seats in the Church Triumphant. These, I say, are made to dwindle into mere politick Compliance with a helpless Necessity;
and which above have preferred them to the highest Seats in the Church Triumphant. These, I say, Are made to dwindle into mere politic Compliance with a helpless Necessity;
As for us, who adhere to the Establishment in the Church of England: It has hitherto been our just Glory (of which, none hereafter, I hope, shall deprive us) that,
As for us, who adhere to the Establishment in the Church of England: It has hitherto been our just Glory (of which, none hereafter, I hope, shall deprive us) that,
like the Wisdom from above, our Doctrines are pure, and our Principles and Practices peaceable; opposite to Idolatry against God, and Sedition against the King:
like the Wisdom from above, our Doctrines Are pure, and our Principles and Practices peaceable; opposite to Idolatry against God, and Sedition against the King:
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But now, because we have exempted Soveraigns from being justly obnoxious to Outward Force or Violence, have we therefore cancell'd all Obligations upon them? Have we made mere Power to be Right, or Passion to be Law;
But now, Because we have exempted Sovereigns from being justly obnoxious to Outward Force or Violence, have we Therefore canceled all Obligations upon them? Have we made mere Power to be Right, or Passion to be Law;
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and so put them into such a State, as is proper to none but the Great Leviathan; who, with full and Arbitrary Liberty, rowls and sports himself in his Watry Kingdom,
and so put them into such a State, as is proper to none but the Great Leviathan; who, with full and Arbitrary Liberty, rowls and sports himself in his Watery Kingdom,
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and though they be higher than the highest on Earth, yet still in Heaven is there not one higher than they? Seneca, of old, hath wisely and gravely told them, Quicquid a vobis minor extimescit, major hoc vobis Dominus minatur;
and though they be higher than the highest on Earth, yet still in Heaven is there not one higher than they? Senecca, of old, hath wisely and gravely told them, Quicquid a vobis minor extimescit, Major hoc vobis Dominus minatur;
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by the prudent Care of their Temporal, and an awful Regard to their Eternal, Interests; by the Engagements of Justice, and Wisdom, and Tenderness, and Humanity:
by the prudent Care of their Temporal, and an awful Regard to their Eternal, Interests; by the Engagements of justice, and Wisdom, and Tenderness, and Humanity:
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As Monarchy is the best of Governments, for Order, Peace, Strength, Steadiness and Fixation, so the Descent of this high Office, in the way of an Inheritance, is the best of Monarchies.
As Monarchy is the best of Governments, for Order, Peace, Strength, Steadiness and Fixation, so the Descent of this high Office, in the Way of an Inheritance, is the best of Monarchies.
and this that holy Prince magnifies very much in the Favour of God towards him, that he had not only brought him to the Crown, that was but a small thing, in comparison of establishing the Kingdom in his Line,
and this that holy Prince Magnifies very much in the Favour of God towards him, that he had not only brought him to the Crown, that was but a small thing, in comparison of establishing the Kingdom in his Line,
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Which must be confessed by all, who remember the many Tumults, dangerous Ferments, and Convulsions, that inseparably wait upon the Intervals of Government in Elective Kingdoms or Principalities.
Which must be confessed by all, who Remember the many Tumults, dangerous Ferments, and Convulsions, that inseparably wait upon the Intervals of Government in Elective Kingdoms or Principalities.
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So that if, on one hand, there be a hazard of personal Insufficiency for the high Charge, on the other, there is almost a Certainty of lasting Mischiefs, by the high Animosities of clashing Factions, and different Pretenders;
So that if, on one hand, there be a hazard of personal Insufficiency for the high Charge, on the other, there is almost a Certainty of lasting Mischiefs, by the high Animosities of clashing Factions, and different Pretenders;
But further, It ought to be considered, that if Children, and the Fruit of the Womb be (in general) a Gift and Heritage that cometh of the Lord, that then it seems utterly unlikely, that God should abandon to Nature,
But further, It ought to be considered, that if Children, and the Fruit of the Womb be (in general) a Gift and Heritage that comes of the Lord, that then it seems utterly unlikely, that God should abandon to Nature,
and the fickle Laws of Generation, the Disposal of, and Succession into that high Office, which is the Instrument of so many of his Providences to this lower World,
and the fickle Laws of Generation, the Disposal of, and Succession into that high Office, which is the Instrument of so many of his Providences to this lower World,
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And there must surely be somewhat extraordinary in it, that when God threatens his severest Vengeance against the Nation of the Philistins, one part of it should be, to have the King perish from Gaza, and a Bastard to dwell in Ashdod.
And there must surely be somewhat extraordinary in it, that when God threatens his Severest Vengeance against the nation of the philistines, one part of it should be, to have the King perish from Gaza, and a Bastard to dwell in Ashdod.
and revenged the Injuries they had done, by their wicked Combination against Jerubbaal and his House, with whom they had dealt untruly and unsincerely.
and revenged the Injuries they had done, by their wicked Combination against Jerubbaal and his House, with whom they had dealt untruly and unsincerely.
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How much better then is it, when God takes the Matter into his own Hand, and, together with Inherent Blood and Birthright, conveys and entails the Right to a Crown;
How much better then is it, when God Takes the Matter into his own Hand, and, together with Inherent Blood and Birthright, conveys and entails the Right to a Crown;
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Not Safely, because they who new model Kingdoms, must first force them, and crumble them into pieces, ere they can fit and dispose them for a new Fabrick;
Not Safely, Because they who new model Kingdoms, must First force them, and crumble them into Pieces, ere they can fit and dispose them for a new Fabric;
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And if this might be attempted at the Instigation of any number of Fellow-Members of the same Society, against the Band of Union or Government, which secures the Whole, 'tis plain, all Original Conventions or Rights are laid by,
And if this might be attempted At the Instigation of any number of Fellow members of the same Society, against the Band of union or Government, which secures the whole, it's plain, all Original Conventions or Rights Are laid by,
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as Insignificant and Invalid, and then Matters come to Force and the Hostilities of Anarchy; and Conscience, and Moral Honesty, will be lost, as well as Order and publick Peace.
as Insignificant and Invalid, and then Matters come to Force and the Hostilities of Anarchy; and Conscience, and Moral Honesty, will be lost, as well as Order and public Peace.
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To obviate, if possible, this intolerable Evil, Oaths of Succession, and sacred Tyes of Allegiance, have been imposed upon Subjects, to Kings and their Heirs;
To obviate, if possible, this intolerable Evil, Oaths of Succession, and sacred Ties of Allegiance, have been imposed upon Subject's, to Kings and their Heirs;
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and the Duty is then enforced by a Supervening Awe and Dread of the Avenging Justice of that God, who would have Caesar 's Rights rendred to Caesar, as well as his own to himself. But, to conclude this Point;
and the Duty is then Enforced by a Supervening Awe and Dread of the Avenging justice of that God, who would have Caesar is Rights rendered to Caesar, as well as his own to himself. But, to conclude this Point;
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and, because we apprehend the Ark of God does totter or threaten to fall, in a rash, unwarrantable Zeal, stretch out our bold, unconsecrated Hands upon the visible Symbol of the Divine Presence, And so I go to
and, Because we apprehend the Ark of God does totter or threaten to fallen, in a rash, unwarrantable Zeal, stretch out our bold, unconsecrated Hands upon the visible Symbol of the Divine Presence, And so I go to
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and this illustrated by the Gracious Conduct of the Angel of Old, that went before the Camp of Israel; which is called, The Angel of the Divine Presence,
and this illustrated by the Gracious Conduct of the Angel of Old, that went before the Camp of Israel; which is called, The Angel of the Divine Presence,
and sometimes as a Pillar of Fire, when, like the Stars, it recover'd its Light in the Absence of the Sun. The Angel, that was in this Cloud, was their Guide to lead them in the tedious Wandrings of their Way,
and sometime as a Pillar of Fire, when, like the Stars, it recovered its Light in the Absence of the Sun. The Angel, that was in this Cloud, was their Guide to led them in the tedious Wanderings of their Way,
under whose Protection, and comfortable Shade, we sit safe and easie, and enjoy every thing that can sweeten our Passage through the Wilderness of this,
under whose Protection, and comfortable Shade, we fit safe and easy, and enjoy every thing that can sweeten our Passage through the Wilderness of this,
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For, though it be true in the General, that since God left off to converse with Men, by the visible Intercourse of Angels, there can be no fitter Representment of his constant Presence than by a Soveraign Magistrate;
For, though it be true in the General, that since God left off to converse with Men, by the visible Intercourse of Angels, there can be no fitter Representment of his constant Presence than by a Sovereign Magistrate;
if we continue Clouded under sullen and ungrateful Passions. Remember we that the murmuring and discontented Israelites did blast their own growing Happiness;
if we continue Clouded under sullen and ungrateful Passion. remember we that the murmuring and discontented Israelites did blast their own growing Happiness;
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And when He returned from Exile to Empire, happily defeated an old Prophecy of bad Portent, — Regnabit Sanguine multo Ad Regnum quisquis venit ab Exilio.
And when He returned from Exile to Empire, happily defeated an old Prophecy of bad Portent, — Reigns Sanguine Much Ad Kingdom quisquis venit ab Exilio.
and to restore Peace and Plenty, Laws and Religion, to these distracted Nations. Talem esse oportuit, Quem non Bella Civilia, non Armis oppressa Respublica, sed Pax & Adoptatio,
and to restore Peace and Plenty, Laws and Religion, to these distracted nations. Talem esse Opportune, Whom non Bella Civil, non Armis oppressam Respublica, sed Pax & Adoptatio,
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or partial Election, but Peace and Justice, and Sacred Inherent Right, and the Mercies of Heaven, at length, listning to its pious Votaries on Earth, did advance to a Throne.
or partial Election, but Peace and justice, and Sacred Inherent Right, and the mercies of Heaven, At length, listening to its pious Votaries on Earth, did advance to a Throne.
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And what now remains, but That we all bless the Lord, and walk so worthy of his Divine Favour and Love, that he may still rejoyce over us, to do us good;
And what now remains, but That we all bless the Lord, and walk so worthy of his Divine Favour and Love, that he may still rejoice over us, to do us good;
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and That, in warm Duty and Gratitude to the Crown, we chearfully come in, and zealously take part with it, against all Hands that would shake its Stability,
and That, in warm Duty and Gratitude to the Crown, we cheerfully come in, and zealously take part with it, against all Hands that would shake its Stability,
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Grant that, as this Day twice eminently did, so this, and all his Days, for long and many Years, may rise prosperous and happy to our David, and his House, that He,
Grant that, as this Day twice eminently did, so this, and all his Days, for long and many years, may rise prosperous and happy to our David, and his House, that He,
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