A thanksgiving-sermon preached at St. Michaels Crooked-Lane April 16th, 1696, upon occasion of His Majestie's deliverance from the late intended assassination of his sacred person in order to a French invasion / by James Gardiner.
A Thanksgiving-SERMON. 2 TIM. 3 Chap. ver. 1. and beginning of the 4th. 1 This know also, that in the last Days, perillous times shall come; for men shall be 4 Traytors, &c. —
A Thanksgiving-SERMON. 2 TIM. 3 Chap. for. 1. and beginning of the 4th. 1 This know also, that in the last Days, perilous times shall come; for men shall be 4 Traitors, etc. —
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such an One is this that now offers it self upon the Happy Discovery of the late Barbarous Plot design'd against His Majesties Sacred Life, in Order to a French Invasion. (Of the Truth and Reality of which, the flying of some from Justice;
such an One is this that now offers it self upon the Happy Discovery of the late Barbarous Plot designed against His Majesties Sacred Life, in Order to a French Invasion. (Of the Truth and Reality of which, the flying of Some from justice;
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and their Voluntary Confessions in their Papers deliver'd with their own Hands immediately before they were turn'd off, and went to their Place are full Evidence, and irrefragable Arguments;
and their Voluntary Confessions in their Papers Delivered with their own Hands immediately before they were turned off, and went to their Place Are full Evidence, and irrefragable Arguments;
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my design being only this at present, viz. to draw you out a short Figure of those Miseries which would infallibly have attended this Cursed Conspiracy had it taken effect;
my Design being only this At present, viz. to draw you out a short Figure of those Misery's which would infallibly have attended this Cursed conspiracy had it taken Effect;
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and to hint in two or three Particulars what we are all obliged to (for the day is too little for the day to acquaint you with the whole of your Duty) upon the Receipt of such Favours, of such a Deliverance as this; that can be compared to nothing but it self,
and to hint in two or three Particulars what we Are all obliged to (for the day is too little for the day to acquaint you with the Whole of your Duty) upon the Receipt of such Favours, of such a Deliverance as this; that can be compared to nothing but it self,
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When Sixtus Quintus began his Encomiastical Oration of the Jacobine that kill'd the French King, it was with the Words of the Prophet Habakkuk; Chap. 1.5. Behold a work wrought in your days, you will not believe it when it shall be told you;
When Sixtus Quintus began his Encomiastical Oration of the Jacobine that killed the French King, it was with the Words of the Prophet Habakkuk; Chap. 1.5. Behold a work wrought in your days, you will not believe it when it shall be told you;
But thanks be to GOD (who is wonderful in Counsel and excellent in working) he has done another work, in which with open Face we may behold his Glory: Behold!
But thanks be to GOD (who is wondered in Counsel and excellent in working) he has done Another work, in which with open Face we may behold his Glory: Behold!
What Flesh does not tremble to think what would have follow'd upon the Kings Death, or a French Invasion! Blood, and Fire, and Pillars of Smoak! The Confused Noise of the Warriour; and Garments rowled in Blood. The Mother dasht in pieces upon the Children: No Reverence to the Person of the Aged, nor pity to the sucking Babe. The whole Body of the Clergy (to be sure of it) either Banished or Sacrificed: the Church destroy'd,
What Flesh does not tremble to think what would have followed upon the Kings Death, or a French Invasion! Blood, and Fire, and Pillars of Smoak! The Confused Noise of the Warrior; and Garments rolled in Blood. The Mother dashed in Pieces upon the Children: No reverence to the Person of the Aged, nor pity to the sucking Babe. The Whole Body of the Clergy (to be sure of it) either Banished or Sacrificed: the Church destroyed,
the Yoak of which is neither easie, nor the Burden light; which if not comply'd with would have forced us to the Galleys, or to be Martyrs or Refugees. These would have been the Favours and the Graces that our Three Kingdoms had been crown'd and blest withal had the designs of our Foreign Enemies,
the Yoke of which is neither easy, nor the Burden Light; which if not complied with would have forced us to the Galleys, or to be Martyrs or Refugees. These would have been the Favours and the Graces that our Three Kingdoms had been crowned and blessed withal had the designs of our Foreign Enemies,
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and our False Brethren within our Selves, (Good God! that ever there should be in a certain Island of the World such Devils in Humane shape!) had their designs I say succeeded.
and our False Brothers within our Selves, (Good God! that ever there should be in a certain Island of the World such Devils in Humane shape!) had their designs I say succeeded.
when the Decree was Signed by a Kings Letters, and they said, the days of Mourning are come, come let us Kill the Spark, (for we will not have this Man to Rule over us;) and subvert his Kingdom, that his Name may be had no more in Remembrance;
when the decree was Signed by a Kings Letters, and they said, the days of Mourning Are come, come let us Kill the Spark, (for we will not have this Man to Rule over us;) and subvert his Kingdom, that his Name may be had no more in Remembrance;
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then it was that He scattered the Proud in the Imagination of their Hearts; and so disappointed their Devices that their Hands could not perform their Enterprize:
then it was that He scattered the Proud in the Imagination of their Hearts; and so disappointed their Devices that their Hands could not perform their Enterprise:
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and are perish'd in their own Corruption, and have consulted Shame to their Houses. The Mischief is return'd upon their own Heads, and the wicked are silent in Darkness,
and Are perished in their own Corruption, and have consulted Shame to their Houses. The Mischief is returned upon their own Heads, and the wicked Are silent in Darkness,
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He narrowly observed all their Thoughts, and watch'd their Motions when they wafted over into France, and conferr'd at Versailles and St. Germains: He marked the hissing of the Bee of Assur to the Fly of Egypt;
He narrowly observed all their Thoughts, and watched their Motions when they wafted over into France, and conferred At Versailles and Saint Germains: He marked the hissing of the Bee of Assur to the Fly of Egypt;
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all the Intelligence, I mean, that passed betwixt a discontented Party amongst us and an Unworthy Monarch, (whose Character will be infamous to the End of the World,
all the Intelligence, I mean, that passed betwixt a discontented Party among us and an Unworthy Monarch, (whose Character will be infamous to the End of the World,
and Fulsome Gazettes, and the Industry of all his Ministers abroad to perswade the World, which no body will believe, of His and some Bodies else pretended Innocency,
and Fulsome Gazettes, and the Industry of all his Ministers abroad to persuade the World, which no body will believe, of His and Some Bodies Else pretended Innocency,
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What, think we, can be the design of it, but that we should talk of his Loving-kindness in the Morning, and of his Faithfulness every Night; and make known to the Sons of Men his Mighty Acts,
What, think we, can be the Design of it, but that we should talk of his Lovingkindness in the Morning, and of his Faithfulness every Night; and make known to the Sons of Men his Mighty Acts,
and the glorious Majesty of his Kingdom? Awake, awake Deborah, and arise Barac the Son of Ahinoam. Glory and Honour and Thanks to him that sits on the Throne; Hallelujah! For the Lord Omnipotent Reigneth.
and the glorious Majesty of his Kingdom? Awake, awake Deborah, and arise Barak the Son of Ahinoam. Glory and Honour and Thanks to him that sits on the Throne; Hallelujah! For the Lord Omnipotent Reigneth.
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Hear one of her High Priests. Senec. de Benef. lib. 3. cap. 1. Ingratus est, qui Beneficium accepisse se negat, quod accepit; ingratus est qui dissimulat; ingratus qui non reddit; ingratissimus Omnium qui oblitus est.
Hear one of her High Priests. Seneca de Beneficence lib. 3. cap. 1. Ingrateful est, qui Beneficium accepisse se negate, quod accepit; Ingrateful est qui dissimulat; Ingrateful qui non Render; ingratissimus Omnium qui Forgetful est.
Praise is silent to Thee O GOD in Sion; such a Throng of Praises and so great that they were unutterable; and therefore silent praise. (as we say of Cares, Leres Loquuntur, ingentes stupent.
Praise is silent to Thee Oh GOD in Sion; such a Throng of Praises and so great that they were unutterable; and Therefore silent praise. (as we say of Cares, S Loquuntur, Ingentes stupent.
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but to Praise him into greater. But Fatal it would prove, if we should count that we are deliver'd to commit Abominations: This will cause GOD to be weary of us,
but to Praise him into greater. But Fatal it would prove, if we should count that we Are Delivered to commit Abominations: This will cause GOD to be weary of us,
for we are told that Achan was the Son of Carmi, the Son of Zabdi, the Son of Zerah, of the Tribe of Judah. Had Achan been a poor ignorant Heathen, his Sin,
for we Are told that achan was the Son of Carmi, the Son of Zabdi, the Son of Zerah, of the Tribe of Judah. Had achan been a poor ignorant Heathen, his since,
But Achan that was a Jew, and that no mean Jew, but of the Royal Tribe of Judah, and descended from such Noble Progenitors as Carmi, Zabdi, and Zerah; for him to commit a Trespass of this Nature, his Priviledges and Advantages exceedingly aggravated his Sin,
But achan that was a Jew, and that no mean Jew, but of the Royal Tribe of Judah, and descended from such Noble Progenitors as Carmi, Zabdi, and Zerah; for him to commit a Trespass of this Nature, his Privileges and Advantages exceedingly aggravated his since,
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If we who call our selves Members of the best Church in the World, and comparing our selves with other Nations and Churches Experience the Portion of our Mercies to be like that of the First-born, double to what they have at any time enjoy'd;
If we who call our selves Members of the best Church in the World, and comparing our selves with other nations and Churches Experience the Portion of our mercies to be like that of the Firstborn, double to what they have At any time enjoyed;
if therefore We, who have received much, instead of loving much, provoke him by our Iniquities, what can we expect but that he will pour out upon us the abundance of his Fury? You only have I known of all the Families of the Earth (certainly that People must be blessed indeed that could thus call him their Lord and their GOD;
if Therefore We, who have received much, instead of loving much, provoke him by our Iniquities, what can we expect but that he will pour out upon us the abundance of his Fury? You only have I known of all the Families of the Earth (Certainly that People must be blessed indeed that could thus call him their Lord and their GOD;
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Yet instead of Strange Punishment inflicted, We have had Strange Mercy conferr'd upon us: But let us not mistake our selves, the Word of GOD threatned still remains true,
Yet instead of Strange Punishment inflicted, We have had Strange Mercy conferred upon us: But let us not mistake our selves, the Word of GOD threatened still remains true,
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and suffer'd himself to except us from the General Rule by Proclaiming his Name, the Lord, the Lord Gracious, and Merciful, abundant in Goodness; Yet if we abuse this his Mercy, this so great Salvation it will be bitterness in the Latter End; Judgment without Mercy.
and suffered himself to except us from the General Rule by Proclaiming his Name, the Lord, the Lord Gracious, and Merciful, abundant in goodness; Yet if we abuse this his Mercy, this so great Salvation it will be bitterness in the Latter End; Judgement without Mercy.
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We are deliver'd from being devoured by our Enemies, and shall we be our own destroyers? It was Barbarous in the Priests of Baal to cut and slash themselves, but much worse it is in us to cut,
We Are Delivered from being devoured by our Enemies, and shall we be our own destroyers? It was Barbarous in the Priests of Baal to Cut and slash themselves, but much Worse it is in us to Cut,
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and if it should not happen in their Time, they have provided that their Malice may survive themselves, (thus one Depth will call for another;) and their Children after them are to imbibe their Sowre, poysonous Principles, and revenge their Quarrel.
and if it should not happen in their Time, they have provided that their Malice may survive themselves, (thus one Depth will call for Another;) and their Children After them Are to imbibe their Sour, poisonous Principles, and revenge their Quarrel.
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Like the plodding Spaniard at his game of Chess, who having not Success, or Time to give Check &c. leaves it to be play'd out by his Successor. But what need they to be so very earnest and hot? Let us but alone,
Like the plodding Spaniard At his game of Chess, who having not Success, or Time to give Check etc. leaves it to be played out by his Successor. But what need they to be so very earnest and hight? Let us but alone,
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If therefore we are sensible how Industrious, Politick, and numerous our Enemies are, in whose Heart still it is to destroy and cut off Nations not a few;
If Therefore we Are sensible how Industria, Politic, and numerous our Enemies Are, in whose Heart still it is to destroy and Cut off nations not a few;
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If we have any Sense of the Dangers that our Divisions, and Animosities may bring upon us; (which next to Apostacy from GOD have always proved fatal to a Church,
If we have any Sense of the Dangers that our Divisions, and Animosities may bring upon us; (which next to Apostasy from GOD have always proved fatal to a Church,
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and the Prudence and Goodness of our Governours, but the effect would be the Security of the King, Church and State, maugre all the Attempts and Designs of Our Adversaries.
and the Prudence and goodness of our Governors, but the Effect would be the Security of the King, Church and State, maugre all the Attempts and Designs of Our Adversaries.
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who cannot tell themselves nor any body else for them what they would have but are restless and uneasie in all Reigns. Such Conversation is infectious;
who cannot tell themselves nor any body Else for them what they would have but Are restless and uneasy in all Reigns. Such Conversation is infectious;
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For what Suetonius reports of such as stabb'd Julius Caesar is generally true of all Traytors, Ne quisquam sua morte defunctus est, not one of them dy'd a Natural Death,
For what Suetonius reports of such as stabbed Julius Caesar is generally true of all Traitors, Ne quisquam sua morte defunctus est, not one of them died a Natural Death,
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And the reason why a Sevenfold Vengeance was threatned more upon him that should kill Cain, than was upon Cain himself though a bloody Fratricide, by some is thought to be this,
And the reason why a Sevenfold Vengeance was threatened more upon him that should kill Cain, than was upon Cain himself though a bloody Fratricide, by Some is Thought to be this,
upheld for a time by Large Expence and vain Confidence, and end in an unexpected discovery, a just Punishment, and perpetual Infamy. My Son therefore, fear thou the Lord and the King and meddle not with those that are given to Change: And let us all put up the Church Prayer, which is not to be found in any of the Roman Missals, that from all Sedition, Privy Conspiracy and Rebellion GOD would deliver us.
upheld for a time by Large Expense and vain Confidence, and end in an unexpected discovery, a just Punishment, and perpetual Infamy. My Son Therefore, Fear thou the Lord and the King and meddle not with those that Are given to Change: And let us all put up the Church Prayer, which is not to be found in any of the Roman Missals, that from all Sedition, Privy conspiracy and Rebellion GOD would deliver us.
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Fear not then Thou Worm Jacob, fear not then little Flock; if the Wolves assault thee, rely upon thy experienced Keeper that neither slumbers nor sleeps;
fear not then Thou Worm Jacob, Fear not then little Flock; if the Wolves assault thee, rely upon thy experienced Keeper that neither slumbers nor sleeps;
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if the clashing of Armour, or the Threats of the Proud affright thee, trust thy self and Cause to the Lord of Hosts who does great things and unsearchable, marvellous things without Number;
if the clashing of Armour, or the Treats of the Proud affright thee, trust thy self and Cause to the Lord of Hosts who does great things and unsearchable, marvellous things without Number;
and has promis'd to be a Sun and a Shield to them that walk uprightly, Psal. 84.11. A Shield to defend, and a Sun to extinguish the fire of the Adversaries Fury by shining upon it.
and has promised to be a Sun and a Shield to them that walk uprightly, Psalm 84.11. A Shield to defend, and a Sun to extinguish the fire of the Adversaries Fury by shining upon it.
and of whom we trust he hath Sworn by his Holiness that he will never fail him) that as he hath now wonderfully preserv'd Him that was appointed to die, so He would still keep him as the Apple of an Eye,
and of whom we trust he hath Sworn by his Holiness that he will never fail him) that as he hath now wonderfully preserved Him that was appointed to die, so He would still keep him as the Apple of an Eye,
that at last he may have rest from all his Enemies on every side, and leisure to pass his Old Age in comfort and safety, serving that GOD without Distraction whose Mercies all along have been so eminent towards him;
that At last he may have rest from all his Enemies on every side, and leisure to pass his Old Age in Comfort and safety, serving that GOD without Distraction whose mercies all along have been so eminent towards him;
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