A thanksgiving-sermon for the peace preach'd at the parish-church of St. Dunstan's in the West, Dec. IId, 1697 / by William Gallaway ... ; printed at the particular request of some of the hearers.
They that see thee, shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the Man that made the Earth to Tremble, that did shake Kingdoms? that made the World as a Wilderness,
They that see thee, shall narrowly look upon thee, and Consider thee, saying, Is this the Man that made the Earth to Tremble, that did shake Kingdoms? that made the World as a Wilderness,
IN the Beginning of this Chapter, Isaiah, by his Prophetick Spirit, foretells the Merciful Deliverance that God would bring to pass for the House of Israel; that the Time was near at hand, That the Arrogancy of the Proud was to cease,
IN the Beginning of this Chapter, Isaiah, by his Prophetic Spirit, foretells the Merciful Deliverance that God would bring to pass for the House of Israel; that the Time was near At hand, That the Arrogance of the Proud was to cease,
and that the Haughtiness of the Terrible was to be laid low, as it is in the 13th Chapter, 11th Verse, that there would be an Unexpected Change in the Face of Affairs,
and that the Haughtiness of the Terrible was to be laid low, as it is in the 13th Chapter, 11th Verse, that there would be an Unexpected Change in the Face of Affairs,
On the Infallible Assurance of this Extraordinary Event it was, that the Prophet represents the Israelites, with their Neighbouring Kings, who labour'd under the same Tyrannical Oppressions,
On the Infallible Assurance of this Extraordinary Event it was, that the Prophet represents the Israelites, with their Neighbouring Kings, who laboured under the same Tyrannical Oppressions,
All they (the Kings of the Nations) shall speak and say unto thee Art thou also become weak as we? Art thou become like unto us? Thy Pomp is brought down to the Grave.
All they (the Kings of the nations) shall speak and say unto thee Art thou also become weak as we? Art thou become like unto us? Thy Pomp is brought down to the Grave.
How art thou cut down to the ground which didst weaken the Nations? For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into Heaven, I will exalt my Throne above the Stars of God, I will ascend above the heights of the Clouds, I will be like the Most High;
How art thou Cut down to the ground which didst weaken the nations? For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into Heaven, I will exalt my Throne above the Stars of God, I will ascend above the heights of the Clouds, I will be like the Most High;
yet thou shalt be brought down to Hell, to the sides of the Pit. Thus the Context, which leads me to the words of my Text, They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee:
yet thou shalt be brought down to Hell, to the sides of the Pit. Thus the Context, which leads me to the words of my Text, They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and Consider thee:
and the Glory of his High Looks, (whom he before Rais'd up, as the Rod of his Anger, to Scourge the Hypocritical and Idolatrous Israelites ) notwithstanding he hath said, Chapter the 10th, 13th Verse, By the strength of my hand I have done it,
and the Glory of his High Looks, (whom he before Raised up, as the Rod of his Anger, to Scourge the Hypocritical and Idolatrous Israelites) notwithstanding he hath said, Chapter the 10th, 13th Verse, By the strength of my hand I have done it,
I have put down the Inhabitants like a Valiant Man. Tho' thou didst foolishly ascribe all thy Success and Victories to the Strength of thine Own Arm and Martial Conduct,
I have put down the Inhabitants like a Valiant Man. Though thou didst foolishly ascribe all thy Success and Victories to the Strength of thine Own Arm and Martial Conduct,
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yet now the Deliver'd Insultingly despise thee, and say, Is this the Man that made the Earth to Tremble, that did shake Kingdoms? That made the World as a Wilderness,
yet now the Delivered Insultingly despise thee, and say, Is this the Man that made the Earth to Tremble, that did shake Kingdoms? That made the World as a Wilderness,
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and destroyed the Cities thereof, that open'd not the House of his Prisoners? Is the Grand Monarch of Assyria Dwindled into this Contemptible State? Is the Scourge of Mankind grown Feeble and Weak, unable to carry on his Terrible Sieges,
and destroyed the Cities thereof, that opened not the House of his Prisoners? Is the Grand Monarch of Assyria Dwindled into this Contemptible State? Is the Scourge of Mankind grown Feeble and Weak, unable to carry on his Terrible Sieges,
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and All-destroying Devastations? Are all his Subtle and Powerful Efforts and Contrivances to Enslave the World at an end? And are thy Prisons open to all but those who will not fall down and Worship the Images of (New) Babylon? And do all the Kings of the Nations,
and All-destroying Devastations? are all his Subtle and Powerful Efforts and Contrivances to Enslave the World At an end? And Are thy Prisons open to all but those who will not fallen down and Worship the Images of (New) Babylon? And do all the Kings of the nations,
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but Short-liv'd Possession of what was Purchast, with so much Labour, so much Treasure, and so much Blood? How art thou Mortify'd to behold thine Enemies, whom thou not long since didst trample on,
but Short-lived Possession of what was Purchased, with so much Labour, so much Treasure, and so much Blood? How art thou Mortified to behold thine Enemies, whom thou not long since didst trample on,
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Thus the Prophet Elegantly and Insultingly describes the Mean Appearance, and little Figure, of the not long before Mighty Monarch of Assyria; which indeed,
Thus the Prophet Elegantly and Insultingly describes the Mean Appearance, and little Figure, of the not long before Mighty Monarch of Assyria; which indeed,
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and to Princes more particularly Instructive, to lay aside their Ambitious Projects of Swelling their Power beyond its proper Limits, by Unjust and Unnatural Means, at the Ruine and Misery of their Fellow-Creatures;
and to Princes more particularly Instructive, to lay aside their Ambitious Projects of Swelling their Power beyond its proper Limits, by Unjust and Unnatural Means, At the Ruin and Misery of their Fellow-Creatures;
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and clear this General Proposition or Observation from them. First. The Visibility of Providence in the Great and Unexpected Revolutions of Kingdoms and Empires.
and clear this General Proposition or Observation from them. First. The Visibility of Providence in the Great and Unexpected Revolutions of Kingdoms and Empires.
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That there is a Supreame and Independent Being which Created and Governs all things in Heaven and Earth, is a Truth which hath been so Universally receiv'd, that I presume I need not be at much pains to convince and confirm it:
That there is a Supreme and Independent Being which Created and Governs all things in Heaven and Earth, is a Truth which hath been so Universally received, that I presume I need not be At much pains to convince and confirm it:
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The Light of Nature, and that of Reason, together with those visible Revelations that God hath made of himself to the Nation and People of the Jews, and as above all the clear and undeniable manifestation of himself in, and by the Gospel;
The Light of Nature, and that of Reason, together with those visible Revelations that God hath made of himself to the nation and People of the jews, and as above all the clear and undeniable manifestation of himself in, and by the Gospel;
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are Evidences that carry so much conviction as hardly to be resisted, and that which gives it a double force, 'tis only deny'd by those whose dissolute Lives and disturb'd Consciences falsely,
Are Evidences that carry so much conviction as hardly to be resisted, and that which gives it a double force, it's only denied by those whose dissolute Lives and disturbed Consciences falsely,
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unless we come to the Acknowledgement of some Independent and Almighty Being, the first cause of it? For what is Created and finite must necessarily be produc'd and subsist by some uncreated and infinite power;
unless we come to the Acknowledgement of Some Independent and Almighty Being, the First cause of it? For what is Created and finite must necessarily be produced and subsist by Some uncreated and infinite power;
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and St. Paul tells the Romans, Chap. 1. v. 20. That the invisible things of him from the Creation of the World are clearly seen being understood by the things that are made,
and Saint Paul tells the Romans, Chap. 1. v. 20. That the invisible things of him from the Creation of the World Are clearly seen being understood by the things that Are made,
and all things Obey the Instinct and Tendency of their Natures, unless otherwise commanded to demonstrate the Glory and Power of their Great Lord and Creator.
and all things Obey the Instinct and Tendency of their Nature's, unless otherwise commanded to demonstrate the Glory and Power of their Great Lord and Creator.
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I shall not enlarge my discourse on this point, only I thought it necessary to premise the acknowledgment of that Being, which must be admitted of in the prosecution of that Subject I am Engaged in.
I shall not enlarge my discourse on this point, only I Thought it necessary to premise the acknowledgment of that Being, which must be admitted of in the prosecution of that Subject I am Engaged in.
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The Three Cheif Attributes of God, are His Goodness, Wisdom, and Power; by these He is Kind and Propitious, contrives and executes all those things which are Beneficial to Mankind;
The Three Chief Attributes of God, Are His goodness, Wisdom, and Power; by these He is Kind and Propitious, contrives and executes all those things which Are Beneficial to Mankind;
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Is there any Good hath happen'd to us of which he hath not been the sole Author? Hath there been any deliverance which he with his own Right Hand hath not wrought for us? And are we not at this time delivered from our Open,
Is there any Good hath happened to us of which he hath not been the sole Author? Hath there been any deliverance which he with his own Right Hand hath not wrought for us? And Are we not At this time Delivered from our Open,
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and shellter'd under the shadow of his Wings from our conceal'd Enemies? Therefore we are more especially oblig'd to confess and own with thankfullness his Being and Care over us.
and shelltered under the shadow of his Wings from our concealed Enemies? Therefore we Are more especially obliged to confess and own with thankfulness his Being and Care over us.
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'Tis to heighten the circumstances of our present Joy, to reflect and reveiw our not long since Melancholly prospect of Affairs before our happy Revolution;
It's to heighten the Circumstances of our present Joy, to reflect and reveiw our not long since Melancholy prospect of Affairs before our happy Revolution;
When the powers of darkness at home, with the united strength and Policy of our late Enemy had contriv'd and resolv'd either our Perverssion or Destruction;
When the Powers of darkness At home, with the united strength and Policy of our late Enemy had contrived and resolved either our Perverssion or Destruction;
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then our Souls were overspread with Black and Dreadful Clouds of Horrour and Darkness, Our Spirits grew low and fainting, our hearts dejected, our knees trembling and beating against each other;
then our Souls were overspread with Black and Dreadful Clouds of Horror and Darkness, Our Spirits grew low and fainting, our hearts dejected, our knees trembling and beating against each other;
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then all our promising Hopes vanish'd, and our dismal Fears encreas'd, our Circumstances appear'd on all sides so desperate that our Reason and Faith were stagger'd and confounded to propose or believe which way or by what means we were to be rescued from hose imminent dangers we were surrounded with;
then all our promising Hope's vanished, and our dismal Fears increased, our circumstances appeared on all sides so desperate that our Reason and Faith were staggered and confounded to propose or believe which Way or by what means we were to be rescued from hose imminent dangers we were surrounded with;
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When behold, on a suddain, and in the midst of our Distresses, God commands a deliverer to come unto us to assert and maintain our Rights, to preserve that Church against whose Faith founded on a Rock (we have Christ's Promise) the gares of Hell shall not prevail.
When behold, on a sudden, and in the midst of our Distresses, God commands a deliverer to come unto us to assert and maintain our Rights, to preserve that Church against whose Faith founded on a Rock (we have Christ's Promise) the gares of Hell shall not prevail.
The time would fail me to enumerate the many signal and remarkable Providences which attended that surprizing Revolution, of which barely to relate the Story is to recount them;
The time would fail me to enumerate the many signal and remarkable Providences which attended that surprising Revolution, of which barely to relate the Story is to recount them;
Providences as visible as the Sun at noon day, and like its rays darted round about us, only deny'd and slighted by some who were infatuated and blinded by their Interests and others who were ignorant of our Constitution,
Providences as visible as the Sun At noon day, and like its rays darted round about us, only denied and slighted by Some who were infatuated and blinded by their Interests and Others who were ignorant of our Constitution,
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Nor were these their devices only defeated at this critical time, but as our profess'd Enemies still pursu'd and carry'd on their Mischeivous Purposes,
Nor were these their devices only defeated At this critical time, but as our professed Enemies still pursued and carried on their Mischievous Purposes,
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so we have advantagiously experimented the continued effects of Guarding and Watchful Providence over the Person and Affairs of our Undaunted deliverer.
so we have advantageously experimented the continued effects of Guarding and Watchful Providence over the Person and Affairs of our Undaunted deliverer.
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and tho' his and our pretended Friends have been long labouring to destroy and betray us by the most refin'd artifices of Embarrassing and Entangling our Affairs,
and though his and our pretended Friends have been long labouring to destroy and betray us by the most refined artifices of Embarrassing and Entangling our Affairs,
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and turn'd their design'd Mischiefs on their own Heads, we are hitherto Preserv'd and Enjoy this envy'd opportunity of Praising and Adoring the Great Governour of the Universe,
and turned their designed Mischiefs on their own Heads, we Are hitherto Preserved and Enjoy this envied opportunity of Praising and Adoring the Great Governor of the Universe,
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Nothing is more evident to Observation, then that the thoughts of the generality of Mankind are taken up for the most part with the outward appearances of things, frighted and amaz'd with Humane Probabilities,
Nothing is more evident to Observation, then that the thoughts of the generality of Mankind Are taken up for the most part with the outward appearances of things, frighted and amazed with Humane Probabilities,
and what Humane Power is able to effect or bring to pass, the uttmost efforts and strengths of which are blown away like a bubble, with the least blasting breath of the Allmighty.
and what Humane Power is able to Effect or bring to pass, the utmost efforts and strengths of which Are blown away like a bubble, with the least blasting breath of the Almighty.
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The Works of Providence are fram'd in the depth of God's Wisdome, and like as the silent and unseen Waters, wandring in secret and distant Channels beneath the Surface of the Earth, at last meet together, and gush into a Fountain.
The Works of Providence Are framed in the depth of God's Wisdom, and like as the silent and unseen Waters, wandering in secret and distant Channels beneath the Surface of the Earth, At last meet together, and gush into a Fountain.
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So the diversity of Opinions the Humours of Men, the Intrests of Princes, the Intreagues of States, the Differences in Families, with a Thousand little accidents, conspire together to perfect and bring to light the design'd Work.
So the diversity of Opinions the Humours of Men, the Interests of Princes, the Intrigues of States, the Differences in Families, with a Thousand little accidents, conspire together to perfect and bring to Light the designed Work.
Babylon, the Praise of the whole Earth, confident in her formidable Army instead of a Garrison, her Inexhaustible Stores as if provided for an Age, not a Seige;
Babylon, the Praise of the Whole Earth, confident in her formidable Army instead of a Garrison, her Inexhaustible Stores as if provided for an Age, not a Siege;
How soon were her mighty Men slain and all her boasted Strengths and Glories level'd and laid in the dust? God's special Providence foretold by the Prophet Jeremiah in the 50 Chap. and 45th.
How soon were her mighty Men slave and all her boasted Strengths and Glories leveled and laid in the dust? God's special Providence foretold by the Prophet Jeremiah in the 50 Chap. and 45th.
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verse, Therefore hear ye the Counsel of the Lord that he hath taken against Babylon, and his Purposes that he hath Purposed against the Land of the Caldeans. In the 25th. verse 'tis call'd, The Work of the Lord God of Hosts, and in the 27th. verse, Wo unto them for their day is come, the time of their Visitation, and in the 51st. Chap. 11th. verse, The Lord hath raised up the Spirit of the Kings of the Medes for his Device is against Babylon to destray it.
verse, Therefore hear you the Counsel of the Lord that he hath taken against Babylon, and his Purposes that he hath Purposed against the Land of the Chaldaeans. In the 25th. verse it's called, The Work of the Lord God of Hosts, and in the 27th. verse, Woe unto them for their day is come, the time of their Visitation, and in the 51st. Chap. 11th. verse, The Lord hath raised up the Spirit of the Kings of the Medes for his Device is against Babylon to destroy it.
nor is the short time of its duration to be wonder'd at, if we consider 'twas wholly plung'd and immers'd in the abounding Delicacies and Luxuries of the East (a certain Symtom of a Short-liv'd Empire) nay her Men were arriv'd to that degree of Softness and Effeminacy that their very Natures seem'd to be chang'd,
nor is the short time of its duration to be wondered At, if we Consider 'twas wholly plunged and immersed in the abounding Delicacies and Luxuries of the East (a certain symptom of a Short-lived Empire) nay her Men were arrived to that degree of Softness and Effeminacy that their very Nature's seemed to be changed,
and that Army, to quench whose Thirsts whole Rivers scarcely suffic'd, How soon was it defeated by a despis'd handful of Rugged Grecians, suppos'd only the forerunners or Forlorn-Hope,
and that Army, to quench whose Thirsts Whole rivers scarcely sufficed, How soon was it defeated by a despised handful of Rugged Greeks, supposed only the forerunners or Forlorn-hope,
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Nor was Providence altogether unconcern'd in this great and extraordinary Overthrow, for the Prophet Daniel was foretold the determin'd event in a Vision, as appears from the 10th. Chap. 20th. verse.
Nor was Providence altogether unconcerned in this great and extraordinary Overthrow, for the Prophet daniel was foretold the determined event in a Vision, as appears from the 10th. Chap. 20th. verse.
The Grecian which succeeded expir'd in its Infancy, whose extensive Conquests were shar'd amongst the Favourites and Officers of their Generous Master, confirming what we read in the 11th. of Daniel, the 3d. and 4th.
The Grecian which succeeded expired in its Infancy, whose extensive Conquests were shared among the Favourites and Officers of their Generous Master, confirming what we read in the 11th. of daniel, the 3d. and 4th.
But, amongst all History, nothing seems more Incredible, then the Rise and Growth of the Roman Empire, which, from a little Root, spread its Flourishing Branches almost over every Quarter of the Earth.
But, among all History, nothing seems more Incredible, then the Rise and Growth of the Roman Empire, which, from a little Root, spread its Flourishing Branches almost over every Quarter of the Earth.
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The Prophet Daniel speaks of it at Large in the Two last Chapters of his Book, in which he plainly Foretells the Dissolution of the Jewish Government, together with their Laws, Temple,
The Prophet daniel speaks of it At Large in the Two last Chapters of his Book, in which he plainly Foretells the Dissolution of the Jewish Government, together with their Laws, Temple,
and that 'tis concern'd in the most Minute Things, How much more in Greater, in the more Important Affairs of Publick Communities and Kingdoms? Nay, our Blessed Saviour Reproves,
and that it's concerned in the most Minute Things, How much more in Greater, in the more Important Affairs of Public Communities and Kingdoms? Nay, our Blessed Saviour Reproves,
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What Alterations was not the Roman Government subject to, before it arriv'd to its Fear'd and Admir'd Greatness? And what Convulsions did it not Labour under afterwards? But the Learned Dr. Howell, in the Second Part of his General History, Judiciously Reflects on the Wisdom and Policy of their Laws,
What Alterations was not the Roman Government Subject to, before it arrived to its Feared and Admired Greatness? And what Convulsions did it not Labour under afterwards? But the Learned Dr. Howell, in the Second Part of his General History, Judiciously Reflects on the Wisdom and Policy of their Laws,
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Yet notwithstanding the great Care, Conduct, Courage, and Experience in all those things that were Necessary for its Support, we find this Tottering Empire to have had the same Dissolution with those that went before,
Yet notwithstanding the great Care, Conduct, Courage, and Experience in all those things that were Necessary for its Support, we find this Tottering Empire to have had the same Dissolution with those that went before,
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I cannot pass by in Silence an Important and Pertinent Observation from Father Paul 's History of the Council of Trent, That, notwithstanding the Cunning Intreagues manag'd by that Pack'd Caball of Bishops, many of them Titular,
I cannot pass by in Silence an Important and Pertinent Observation from Father Paul is History of the Council of Trent, That, notwithstanding the Cunning Intrigues managed by that Packed Caball of Bishops, many of them Titular,
and to Promote the Interests of Rome; that they were so far from attaining their Intended Ends, that on the contrary the Reformation was very much Advanc'd by it.
and to Promote the Interests of Room; that they were so Far from attaining their Intended Ends, that on the contrary the Reformation was very much Advanced by it.
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To Remark this Providential Dispensation, directs me to that Exclamatory Admiration of St. Paul, in the 11th of the Romans, the 33d and 34th Verses. O the depth of the Riches both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his Judgments,
To Remark this Providential Dispensation, directs me to that Exclamatory Admiration of Saint Paul, in the 11th of the Roman, the 33d and 34th Verses. O the depth of the Riches both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable Are his Judgments,
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They that see thee, shall narrowly look upon, &c. Tho' the Parallel between the great Monarch of Assyria and the present French King, will not hold good in every particular Circumstance, inasmuch as the former was hurl'd from a long enjoy'd Assyrian Monarchy;
They that see thee, shall narrowly look upon, etc. Though the Parallel between the great Monarch of Assyria and the present French King, will not hold good in every particular Circumstance, inasmuch as the former was hurled from a long enjoyed assyrian Monarchy;
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yet this Reflection is more particularly Remarkable, That at the same time that his Armies were Victorious in the Field, he was Imploring a Peace at the Treaty,
yet this Reflection is more particularly Remarkable, That At the same time that his Armies were Victorious in the Field, he was Imploring a Peace At the Treaty,
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and which, by the way, makes it Difficult to Reconcile the Arch-Bishop of Paris 's Te Deum's; He Thanks God for his Masters Taking of Towns, at the Expence of almost Ten thousand Men;
and which, by the Way, makes it Difficult to Reconcile the Arch-Bishop of paris is To Deum's; He Thanks God for his Masters Taking of Towns, At the Expense of almost Ten thousand Men;
Which Reflection upon the Whole, makes those, who were Deceiv'd with Outward Appearances, in stead of Substance and Realities, look narrowly on thee, and consider thee;
Which Reflection upon the whole, makes those, who were Deceived with Outward Appearances, in stead of Substance and Realities, look narrowly on thee, and Consider thee;
They may, perhaps, Ascribe that to His Generosity, which his Impotent Ambition, and Exhausted Treasures (which Enervates all the Motion and Power of Armies) could no longer maintain and secure.
They may, perhaps, Ascribe that to His Generosity, which his Impotent Ambition, and Exhausted Treasures (which Enervates all the Motion and Power of Armies) could not longer maintain and secure.
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If to his Justice, Why doth he not Restore the Remaining part of the Cities and Territories now in his Possession, to which he hath no better Title than to the other? and which, perhaps, one Day, may be the Occasion of a Greater Refunding.
If to his justice, Why does he not Restore the Remaining part of the Cities and Territories now in his Possession, to which he hath no better Title than to the other? and which, perhaps, one Day, may be the Occasion of a Greater Refunding.
If they Applaud his Good Nature, then their Flatteries will be Cruel indeed, when they cannot but behold him still Ungratefully Persisting to Persecute his own Prostestant Subjects to Death, against Humane Nature, Oathes and Edicts, who formerly Freely Expos'd their Lives to set the Crown of France on his Head.
If they Applaud his Good Nature, then their Flatteries will be Cruel indeed, when they cannot but behold him still Ungratefully Persisting to Persecute his own Prostestant Subject's to Death, against Humane Nature, Oaths and Edicts, who formerly Freely Exposed their Lives to Set the Crown of France on his Head.
And 'twas the Opinion of a great General and States-man, the Father of this present Elector of Brandenburgh (who, in memory to his Honour be it spoken, gave the most kind and Christian Reception to the poor miserable Protestant Refugees) I say 'twas his Opinion, That the French King would not have receiv'd so great a loss in one of his best Armies,
And 'twas the Opinion of a great General and Statesman, the Father of this present Elector of Brandenburg (who, in memory to his Honour be it spoken, gave the most kind and Christian Reception to the poor miserable Protestant Refugees) I say 'twas his Opinion, That the French King would not have received so great a loss in one of his best Armies,
and set up the French Manufactures whereever they settled, which supply'd those places and others, all which were formerly made and sent from France; by which means France is become at present both Impoverish'd and Uninhabited.
and Set up the French Manufactures wherever they settled, which supplied those places and Others, all which were formerly made and sent from France; by which means France is become At present both Impoverished and Uninhabited.
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Which Reflection perhaps confirms the unobserv'd, but Just and Admirable Method of Providence, that the Pride and Power of France which could not be humbled and lessen'd by any Confederated forreign Force, should be laid low and given up, occasion'd by his own infatuated Counsels and Barbarously executed commands:
Which Reflection perhaps confirms the unobserved, but Just and Admirable Method of Providence, that the Pride and Power of France which could not be humbled and lessened by any Confederated foreign Force, should be laid low and given up, occasioned by his own infatuated Counsels and Barbarously executed commands:
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Thus they, who now see thee at Home in thy present State and Condition, shall for the future only esteem thee Mortal, a Match but for a few, subject to the Vicissitudes of Fortune, to Passions and Vices like other Men:
Thus they, who now see thee At Home in thy present State and Condition, shall for the future only esteem thee Mortal, a Match but for a few, Subject to the Vicissitudes of Fortune, to Passion and Vices like other Men:
and thy quondam Admirers and Adorers amongst us, shall narrowly look on thee and consider thee saying, Is this the Man in whom we put so much Confidence, whose Dragoons we every day expected to restore our Rights, preserve our Laws,
and thy quondam Admirers and Adorers among us, shall narrowly look on thee and Consider thee saying, Is this the Man in whom we put so much Confidence, whose Dragoons we every day expected to restore our Rights, preserve our Laws,
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and the Neighing of his Horses prepar'd for Battle now heard no more? And are all the flattring Hopes, of the Honours and Estates, we promis'd our selves for Betraying our own Country, thus Defeated?
and the Neighing of his Horses prepared for Battle now herd no more? And Are all the flattering Hope's, of the Honours and Estates, we promised our selves for Betraying our own Country, thus Defeated?
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These considerations fill us with Indignation and Amazement, nor can it, like the Blessed Virgin in the Gospel, upon another miraculous occasion enter into our Hearts How these things should be, or come to pass. But thus it is;
These considerations fill us with Indignation and Amazement, nor can it, like the Blessed Virgae in the Gospel, upon Another miraculous occasion enter into our Hearts How these things should be, or come to pass. But thus it is;
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A Day which we had little reason to expect, when by our Causeless, but wicked, Murmurrings and Repinings, we had so soon ungratefully forgotten the train of past Providences which laid a foundation for it,
A Day which we had little reason to expect, when by our Causeless, but wicked, Murmurings and Repinings, we had so soon ungratefully forgotten the train of past Providences which laid a Foundation for it,
the Courage and Conduct of their great General and Head in the Feild, so they have good reason to own him no less powerful in his Sagacious Management of this Victorious Peace in his Closset.
the Courage and Conduct of their great General and Head in the Field, so they have good reason to own him no less powerful in his Sagacious Management of this Victorious Peace in his Closet.
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It must be Divinely inspir'd Wisdome, that could Engage, Unite, and Cement, so many thwarting and divided Interests, which in the end hath procur'd this, 'tis to be hop'd for, lasting Peace;
It must be Divinely inspired Wisdom, that could Engage, Unite, and Cement, so many thwarting and divided Interests, which in the end hath procured this, it's to be hoped for, lasting Peace;
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and is well contented with the self-satisfaction of having been the Instrument of so much good to Mankind, his cheifest joy is to see his Friends and Allies lie in Glory, every one in his own House, where they may securely gaze and reflect on their Reduc'd Enemy and say.
and is well contented with the self-satisfaction of having been the Instrument of so much good to Mankind, his chiefest joy is to see his Friends and Allies lie in Glory, every one in his own House, where they may securely gaze and reflect on their Reduced Enemy and say.
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and Rebuild our burnt Habitations, Ruin'd Fields, and destroyed Groves? And shall our Country, which is become as a Willderness, once more Flourish and be Inhabited? Are thy Destructions at an end,
and Rebuild our burned Habitations, Ruined Fields, and destroyed Groves? And shall our Country, which is become as a Willderness, once more Flourish and be Inhabited? are thy Destructions At an end,
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and shall our Cities once again rise up more Glorious from their dreadful Flames? And shall our Subjects detain'd as Prisoners, return to their Native Countries,
and shall our Cities once again rise up more Glorious from their dreadful Flames? And shall our Subjects detained as Prisoners, return to their Native Countries,
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As we have been all surrounded with Fears and Dangers, so now we are amidst the Joyful Acclamations of Peace, the Souldiers are glad, in that they have out-liv'd the pressing Miseries,
As we have been all surrounded with Fears and Dangers, so now we Are amid the Joyful Acclamations of Peace, the Soldiers Are glad, in that they have outlived the pressing Misery's,
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Instead of the shrill and rugged noise of Drums and Trumpets, our Ears are now carress'd and gratify'd with the more smooth and soft Instruments of Peace.
Instead of the shrill and rugged noise of Drums and Trumpets, our Ears Are now caressed and gratified with the more smooth and soft Instruments of Peace.
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Who redeemeth thy Life from destruction, who Crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender Mercies. The Lord executeth Righteousness and Judgment for all that are Oppressed
Who Redeemeth thy Life from destruction, who Crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies. The Lord Executeth Righteousness and Judgement for all that Are Oppressed
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which our Reconcil'd Enemy, in a late Article, Openly strikes at. Let us not be Amus'd, and Prepossess'd with the Plausible Opinions of any Private Persons;
which our Reconciled Enemy, in a late Article, Openly strikes At. Let us not be Amused, and Prepossessed with the Plausible Opinions of any Private Persons;
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and whose Glorious Actions evidently demonstrate, 'tis not ours alone he pursues, but, like his Great Protectour, the more extensive Happiness of Mankind.
and whose Glorious Actions evidently demonstrate, it's not ours alone he pursues, but, like his Great Protector, the more extensive Happiness of Mankind.
Wherefore laying aside all Differences and Prejudices, private Piques and Animosities, let us Unanimously concur, with our Hearty Endeavours, to Establish His Throne in Peace and Security, that our Lawfull and Rightfull KING, who hath Freely Expos'd Himself to,
Wherefore laying aside all Differences and Prejudices, private Piques and Animosities, let us Unanimously concur, with our Hearty Endeavours, to Establish His Throne in Peace and Security, that our Lawful and Rightful KING, who hath Freely Exposed Himself to,
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