Of the Happiness of princes led by divine counsel a sermon occasioned by the death of that most excellent princess, our late sovereign, Queen Mary / by Thomas Goodwin.
and help them in all Difficulties and Distresses, we may be assur'd that his kind and watchful Providence is more peculiarly imploy'd about the Persons of good and pious Princes.
and help them in all Difficulties and Distresses, we may be assured that his kind and watchful Providence is more peculiarly employed about the Persons of good and pious Princes.
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And when the Date of the Life and Reign of good Princes is ended, at the appointed Period, God removes them from a low Throne on Earth, to an higher in Heaven;
And when the Date of the Life and Reign of good Princes is ended, At the appointed Period, God removes them from a low Throne on Earth, to an higher in Heaven;
which also express the firm Confidence which this Great King and Prophet had in God, that to the latest Moments of his Life and Reign, he would assist him with his successful Directions,
which also express the firm Confidence which this Great King and Prophet had in God, that to the latest Moments of his Life and Reign, he would assist him with his successful Directions,
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and that when his last Day was ended, he would bring him to the Possession of a Glory infinitely exceeding all the Splendor and Magnificence of that Royal Majesty of which he must be disrobed.
and that when his last Day was ended, he would bring him to the Possession of a Glory infinitely exceeding all the Splendour and Magnificence of that Royal Majesty of which he must be disrobed.
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which, upon first Thoughts, was vex'd at the Prosperity of wicked Princes, who grew old in Tyranny and Oppression, who daily increas'd in Greatness and Power,
which, upon First Thoughts, was vexed At the Prosperity of wicked Princes, who grew old in Tyranny and Oppression, who daily increased in Greatness and Power,
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who triumph'd in uninterrupted Successes, when as his own just and good Reign was perpetually disturb'd by the Wickedness of his own ungrateful Subjects,
who triumphed in uninterrupted Successes, when as his own just and good Reign was perpetually disturbed by the Wickedness of his own ungrateful Subject's,
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and that he would only take off an Earthly Crown, to set an Heavenly One infinitely more bright and shining, on his Head. Thus Good Princes are entirely bless'd;
and that he would only take off an Earthly Crown, to Set an Heavenly One infinitely more bright and shining, on his Head. Thus Good Princes Are entirely blessed;
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Observ. That they are most certainly bless'd whom God loves, and takes care of; whom he leads by his Counsel through all the troublesome Passages of their Lives;
Observation That they Are most Certainly blessed whom God loves, and Takes care of; whom he leads by his Counsel through all the troublesome Passages of their Lives;
but if we trust to our own Wisdom, and pursue Counsels different from what he gives us, we renounce his Care, we refuse his Instruction, we blindly rush on without him,
but if we trust to our own Wisdom, and pursue Counsels different from what he gives us, we renounce his Care, we refuse his Instruction, we blindly rush on without him,
I shall consider, 1. What Counsel is in general. 2. Who the Person is, who so graciously offers us his Help to conduct us safely by his Counsels, through all the Temptations, Distresses,
I shall Consider, 1. What Counsel is in general. 2. Who the Person is, who so graciously offers us his Help to conduct us safely by his Counsels, through all the Temptations, Distresses,
and that if we do not mind what he says to us, if we are obstinate and will not observe his Directions for our Happiness, we must unavoidably be miserable. 4. I shall display the blessed Fruits,
and that if we do not mind what he Says to us, if we Are obstinate and will not observe his Directions for our Happiness, we must avoidable be miserable. 4. I shall display the blessed Fruits,
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It is God the absolute Disposer of all Affairs both in Heaven and Earth, as universal Monarch of both Worlds, who gives out Commissions to the Kings of the Earth;
It is God the absolute Disposer of all Affairs both in Heaven and Earth, as universal Monarch of both World's, who gives out Commissions to the Kings of the Earth;
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2. If we consider the excellent Perfections of this mighty Counsellor, they all are so many convincing Arguments to prevail on us to observe his Instructions while we live;
2. If we Consider the excellent Perfections of this mighty Counsellor, they all Are so many convincing Arguments to prevail on us to observe his Instructions while we live;
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and that by adhering to them, we can never be misguided. The greatest Politicians may see their truest Rules fail them, and their exactest Measures broken;
and that by adhering to them, we can never be misguided. The greatest Politicians may see their Truest Rules fail them, and their Exactest Measures broken;
for there are so many nice Circumstances of Affairs which indiscernably pass by, and cannot be fore-seen, that it is impossible for the Wisest to provide against all Events.
for there Are so many Nicaenae circumstances of Affairs which indiscernibly pass by, and cannot be foreseen, that it is impossible for the Wisest to provide against all Events.
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The best-laid Design may be frustrated by very slight unthought of Accidents, which could not fall within the prospect of the most careful, and considering Designer.
The best-laid Design may be frustrated by very slight unthought of Accidents, which could not fallen within the prospect of the most careful, and considering Designer.
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But the all-knowing God, who sees the Issues of things, before we can discern their Beginnings, makes such effectual Provisions, that nothing can interrupt, or disappoint his Counsels.
But the All-knowing God, who sees the Issues of things, before we can discern their Beginnings, makes such effectual Provisions, that nothing can interrupt, or disappoint his Counsels.
Since then, to prevent their Ruin, he is so gracious as to advise them, we may be certain that he doth not direct them to any thing but what is mightily conducive to their Welfare and Happiness.
Since then, to prevent their Ruin, he is so gracious as to Advice them, we may be certain that he does not Direct them to any thing but what is mightily conducive to their Welfare and Happiness.
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It is only the Thought of his being under the Care and Conduct of the Wise and Good God, which can restore his Spirit to him, and fortify his Resolution.
It is only the Thought of his being under the Care and Conduct of the Wise and Good God, which can restore his Spirit to him, and fortify his Resolution.
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There is no Condition so prosperous, but the Consideration of the Vanity of its Enjoyments, or the Fears of a Succession of Misery, may imbitter it to us.
There is no Condition so prosperous, but the Consideration of the Vanity of its Enjoyments, or the Fears of a Succession of Misery, may embitter it to us.
and carefully managing all our Concerns for the best Purposes of our Happiness, doth fence us against too anxious Fears of a Change of our present easy Condition:
and carefully managing all our Concerns for the best Purposes of our Happiness, does fence us against too anxious Fears of a Change of our present easy Condition:
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For tho we know that all things here are variable, yet we are undoubtedly certain that God never alters in the greatest Revolutions, which toss this lower World,
For though we know that all things Here Are variable, yet we Are undoubtedly certain that God never alters in the greatest Revolutions, which toss this lower World,
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when those Furies being quell'd, he enjoys an unclouded Serenity of Mind? It is the pleasing Reflections which we make on our being under the Conduct of a Good and Wise God, which breaths this Calm in our troubled Breasts,
when those Furies being quelled, he enjoys an unclouded Serenity of Mind? It is the pleasing Reflections which we make on our being under the Conduct of a Good and Wise God, which breathes this Cam in our troubled Breasts,
For Man is not only expos'd to all manner of present Evils, but tormented with the Fears of greater to come, which aggravates and sharpens the Sadness of his Condition:
For Man is not only exposed to all manner of present Evils, but tormented with the Fears of greater to come, which aggravates and sharpens the Sadness of his Condition:
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Whither shall that Man go for Advice, whom God refuseth to lead by his Counsel? Where can he be safe, whom God will not take care of? To what Power shall he have Recourse to defend him, who wants the Divine Assistance? or by what Hand can be expect to have what he fears turn'd off from him, who hath not the least apprehension that God hath a kind Regard to him,
Whither shall that Man go for advice, whom God Refuseth to led by his Counsel? Where can he be safe, whom God will not take care of? To what Power shall he have Recourse to defend him, who Wants the Divine Assistance? or by what Hand can be expect to have what he fears turned off from him, who hath not the least apprehension that God hath a kind Regard to him,
and will safely conduct him thrô all the wild and hazardous Passages of this World, to Eternal Bliss and Glory? Such a wretched Man must necessarily be left to the Fury of his own fretting Thoughts,
and will safely conduct him thrô all the wild and hazardous Passages of this World, to Eternal Bliss and Glory? Such a wretched Man must necessarily be left to the Fury of his own fretting Thoughts,
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and to the Violence of the deepest Despair, who not only groans under present Evils, but is wrack'd by Fears of the Future, without any hopes of Relief.
and to the Violence of the Deepest Despair, who not only groans under present Evils, but is wracked by Fears of the Future, without any hope's of Relief.
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But the happy Person, who knows that the whole Course of his Life is steer'd by a wise and skilful Hand, which is so kind as to be careful of his Welfare and Felicity, may banish all Fears and troublesom Passions from his Breast, reposing himself secure upon the Love and Care of his God.
But the happy Person, who knows that the Whole Course of his Life is steered by a wise and skilful Hand, which is so kind as to be careful of his Welfare and Felicity, may banish all Fears and troublesome Passion from his Breast, reposing himself secure upon the Love and Care of his God.
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while looking on this little World, it sees every Shore cover'd with the sad scatter'd Remains of innumerable Shipwracks of Princes and Nations, whom God led not by his Counsels,
while looking on this little World, it sees every Shore covered with the sad scattered Remains of innumerable shipwrecks of Princes and nations, whom God led not by his Counsels,
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She enjoys not only a perpetual Peace, and uninterrupted Pleasures for ever more, Psal. 16. 11. after all her Cares and Labours employ'd for the Happiness of her Subjects, but God hath brought her to his Glory;
She enjoys not only a perpetual Peace, and uninterrupted Pleasures for ever more, Psalm 16. 11. After all her Cares and Labours employed for the Happiness of her Subject's, but God hath brought her to his Glory;
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an Eternal Glory which can never decay, and in comparison of which all the Magnificence of the greatest Earthly Monarchs, is but the Pageantry of an Hour, and a transitory Shew.
an Eternal Glory which can never decay, and in comparison of which all the Magnificence of the greatest Earthly Monarchs, is but the Pageantry of an Hour, and a transitory Show.
and the Blood of Kings which flow'd in her Veins, was one of the least Things which enobled Her. Those extraordinary Qualities by which she was so illustriously distinguish'd from all others among Men, would have rendred her worthy of the greatest Crown on Earth,
and the Blood of Kings which flowed in her veins, was one of the least Things which ennobled Her. Those extraordinary Qualities by which she was so illustriously distinguished from all Others among Men, would have rendered her worthy of the greatest Crown on Earth,
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and the Power of Empire is conferr'd on the Person, whose Majestick Presence, and Great and Noble Mind, recommend him as the most deserving and fittest to command others, whom he so eminently excells;
and the Power of Empire is conferred on the Person, whose Majestic Presence, and Great and Noble Mind, recommend him as the most deserving and Fittest to command Others, whom he so eminently excels;
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She excell'd them in all the Heroick Vertues with which God hath been pleas'd (that the Designs of his Providence might be effected) to dignify sinful Humane Nature in several Persons, who neither knew nor acknowledg'd him.
She excelled them in all the Heroic Virtues with which God hath been pleased (that the Designs of his Providence might be effected) to dignify sinful Humane Nature in several Persons, who neither knew nor acknowledged him.
and to indulge themselves in all things which the Licentiousness of a Scepter would afford, She alone burden'd her Self with the Affairs of Three kingdoms;
and to indulge themselves in all things which the Licentiousness of a Sceptre would afford, She alone burdened her Self with the Affairs of Three kingdoms;
As she lov'd her Lord Jesus, she made him her Support, trusted in him, cast her Care upon him, according to the Direction of the Apostle Peter; and her Faith and Hope in him, who is King of Kings, made her Soul calm and serene,
As she loved her Lord jesus, she made him her Support, trusted in him, cast her Care upon him, according to the Direction of the Apostle Peter; and her Faith and Hope in him, who is King of Kings, made her Soul Cam and serene,
and that remarkable and distinguishing Character of a true Christian, which could never be found in the most celebrated Instances of Ethnick Vertue, was eminently discern'd in Her.
and that remarkable and distinguishing Character of a true Christian, which could never be found in the most celebrated Instances of Ethnic Virtue, was eminently discerned in Her.
and they that could not be her Enemies, without being so of their Country too, felt the Blessings of a Government which they so eagerly endeavour'd to subvert.
and they that could not be her Enemies, without being so of their Country too, felt the Blessings of a Government which they so eagerly endeavoured to subvert.
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They then who regarding only their private Gain and Interest, and insensible of the Calamity of the Country, triumph'd at her Death, might yet with better Reason have bewail'd their private Loss in the Publick One of the Nation;
They then who regarding only their private Gain and Interest, and insensible of the Calamity of the Country, triumphed At her Death, might yet with better Reason have bewailed their private Loss in the Public One of the nation;
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As such Instances of all Princely Qualities, join'd with the Graces of a Saint, are very extraordinary, we ought to acknowledg them as Publick Blessings,
As such Instances of all Princely Qualities, joined with the Graces of a Saint, Are very extraordinary, we ought to acknowledge them as Public Blessings,
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We ought to value, love and reverence their Persons, to do all that we can to ease the Cares and Weight of a Crown, by our chearful Obedience to all just Commands;
We ought to valve, love and Reverence their Persons, to do all that we can to ease the Cares and Weight of a Crown, by our cheerful obedience to all just Commands;
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for none but God who cannot die, nor any of his Perfections ever decay, but are unchangeable, is strong enough to bear up all the Confidence we can put in him.
for none but God who cannot die, nor any of his Perfections ever decay, but Are unchangeable, is strong enough to bear up all the Confidence we can put in him.
What great, and just Expectations had we from the Reign of a Princess, in whom Regal Power was join'd with Goodness, and Grace? How did we promise to our selves from the vigorous Constitution of her Youth, not only happy Influences,
What great, and just Expectations had we from the Reign of a Princess, in whom Regal Power was joined with goodness, and Grace? How did we promise to our selves from the vigorous Constitution of her Youth, not only happy Influences,
and Prosperity of her Government, but also a long Continuance? But how soon were our Desires and Expectations blasted on a sudden? and when we did not suspect it, a cruel and treacherous Disease in a few Hours murther'd all our Hopes.
and Prosperity of her Government, but also a long Continuance? But how soon were our Desires and Expectations blasted on a sudden? and when we did not suspect it, a cruel and treacherous Disease in a few Hours murdered all our Hope's.
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