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EZRA 6.10. That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto God, and pray for the life of the King,EZRA 6.10. That they may offer Sacrifices of sweet savours unto God, and pray for the life of the King,
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and for the life of his Sons.
and for the life of his Sons.
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IN all the Revolutions and Changes that have passed upon the Affairs of the World, God's Providence hath in nothing more eminently appeared,
IN all the Revolutions and Changes that have passed upon the Affairs of the World, God's Providence hath in nothing more eminently appeared,
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than in matters relating to his Church and People, in their pilgrimage of this life.
than in matters relating to his Church and People, in their pilgrimage of this life.
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An eminent instance whereof, was this of the Jews going into Babylon, preservation there, and wonderful return from their Captive condition, to their own Country of Judea, and the peculiar Worship of their God in the Temple at Jerusalem: which deliverance and liberty,
an eminent instance whereof, was this of the jews going into Babylon, preservation there, and wondered return from their Captive condition, to their own Country of Judea, and the peculiar Worship of their God in the Temple At Jerusalem: which deliverance and liberty,
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though it was much compleated the reign of Darius, yet it was begun long before by the Persian Cyrus; so that it will be needful to look back to his time, that we may the more fully see the rise of this Decree,
though it was much completed the Reign of Darius, yet it was begun long before by the Persian Cyrus; so that it will be needful to look back to his time, that we may the more Fully see the rise of this decree,
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for the repair of the Temple. For with a narration of Cyrus his Decree, Ezra begins his Book.
for the repair of the Temple. For with a narration of Cyrus his decree, Ezra begins his Book.
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Cyrus having obtained great Conquests, he led his Army against Babylon; and having overcome great difficulties, he sat down before that great City; Cyrus having obtained great Conquests, he led his Army against Babylon; and having overcome great difficulties, he sat down before that great city;
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which beside the many wonderful fortifications of it, had the River Euphrates running through it.
which beside the many wondered fortifications of it, had the River Euphrates running through it.
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Belshazzar then King thereof, with his Babylonians, scorning their Enemies, supposing their City impregnable, kept a great and solemn Feast in contempt of them,Belshazzar then King thereof, with his Babylonians, scorning their Enemies, supposing their city impregnable, kept a great and solemn Feast in contempt of them,
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as also of the Jews and their Prophets, who had declared that the time was come for their returning to Jerusalem; and thinking the time was past, in contempt of the God of the Jews, the King caroused and drunk wine in the golden Vessels of the Temple which Nebuchadnezzar carried away:
as also of the jews and their prophets, who had declared that the time was come for their returning to Jerusalem; and thinking the time was passed, in contempt of the God of the jews, the King caroused and drunk wine in the golden Vessels of the Temple which Nebuchadnezzar carried away:
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but out of reverence to God, had not used or polluted them.
but out of Reverence to God, had not used or polluted them.
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At which Feast, the terrible hand-writing upon the wall appeared, as in the 5th of Daniel. Belshazzar, notwithstanding the faithful remonstrance and interpretation of Daniel, goeth on with his luxurious Feast, filling themselves with wine;
At which Feast, the terrible handwriting upon the wall appeared, as in the 5th of daniel. Belshazzar, notwithstanding the faithful remonstrance and Interpretation of daniel, Goes on with his luxurious Feast, filling themselves with wine;
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when, lo, the wrath of God, according to his word, was ready to fall upon them:
when, lo, the wrath of God, according to his word, was ready to fallen upon them:
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For that very night, Cyrus having by his Engineers, and the help of his numerous Army, turned the River Euphrates, which,
For that very night, Cyrus having by his Engineers, and the help of his numerous Army, turned the River Euphrates, which,
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as I said, ran through the City, from its usual course;
as I said, ran through the city, from its usual course;
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in the Chanel thereof with his Army entred the City, the people being buried in their wine and drunkenness;
in the Channel thereof with his Army entered the city, the people being buried in their wine and Drunkenness;
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fully executed what was long before prophefied by Jeremiah, Chapt. 51. About this time the Prophets Zechariah and Haggai earnestly stirred up the Princes that were of the Captivity to think of returning,
Fully executed what was long before Prophesied by Jeremiah, Chapter 51. About this time the prophets Zechariah and Chaggai earnestly stirred up the Princes that were of the Captivity to think of returning,
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and repairing Jerusalem and the Temple.
and repairing Jerusalem and the Temple.
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But if the work was hard to be attempted under the impious Belshazzar, it seems now impossible under the terrible conquering Cyrus: for what lenity could they expect to find in him, that had made such dreadful havock in the City of Babylon? The Prophets to this discouragement opposed two Arguments: One, of God's Sovereignty,
But if the work was hard to be attempted under the impious Belshazzar, it seems now impossible under the terrible conquering Cyrus: for what lenity could they expect to find in him, that had made such dreadful havoc in the city of Babylon? The prophets to this discouragement opposed two Arguments: One, of God's Sovereignty,
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as in Zechariah, Chapt. 4. ver. 7. Who art thou, O great Mountain? (that is, Cyrus ) before Zorobabel thou shalt become a plain;
as in Zechariah, Chapter 4. ver. 7. Who art thou, Oh great Mountain? (that is, Cyrus) before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain;
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he shall bring forth the head-stone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, Grace unto it. he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, Grace unto it.
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The power and spirit of Cyrus seemed like a great Mountain in the way of their return, hard,
The power and Spirit of Cyrus seemed like a great Mountain in the Way of their return, hard,
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if not impossible to be overcome;
if not impossible to be overcome;
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which yet through the Omnipotencie of God should vanish, as to any resistance and impediment to their Journey and work.
which yet through the Omnipotency of God should vanish, as to any resistance and impediment to their Journey and work.
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The other Argument was from the Prophesie of Isaiah, Chapt. 44. three last Verses: That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his Messengers:
The other Argument was from the Prophesy of Isaiah, Chapter 44. three last Verses: That confirmeth the word of his servant, and Performeth the counsel of his Messengers:
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that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited, and to the Cities of Judah, Ye shall be built,
that Says to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited, and to the Cities of Judah, You shall be built,
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and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers:
and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: That Says to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy Rivers:
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That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure, even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built,
That Says of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure, even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built,
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and to the Temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. and to the Temple, Thy Foundation shall be laid.
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What great encouragement could the people have, than so plain a Prophesie, apparently to be fulfilled about this time? but their minds, viz. of the Jews, were either enured to their bondage,
What great encouragement could the people have, than so plain a Prophesy, apparently to be fulfilled about this time? but their minds, viz. of the jews, were either enured to their bondage,
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or disheartned by the inaccessible Majesty of Cyrus, so, as they were much discouraged, and could not tell what to do in that cause;
or disheartened by the inaccessible Majesty of Cyrus, so, as they were much discouraged, and could not tell what to do in that cause;
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when loe, the Almighty wrought for them;
when lo, the Almighty wrought for them;
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and him whom they could not force, God made willing and free to their so much desired liberty.
and him whom they could not force, God made willing and free to their so much desired liberty.
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For God brought it to pass, that the King had a sight of the Jews Law,
For God brought it to pass, that the King had a sighed of the jews Law,
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and particularly of the Prophesie of Isaiah, Chapt. 44, and 45. (written two hundred and ten years before his time) concerning himself.
and particularly of the Prophesy of Isaiah, Chapter 44, and 45. (written two hundred and ten Years before his time) Concerning himself.
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When he heard it (says Josephus ) he was so astonished at the Greatness and Majesty of God,
When he herd it (Says Josephus) he was so astonished At the Greatness and Majesty of God,
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and filled with admiration, and zeal to fulfil what was foretold he should perform concerning Jerusalem and the Temple, that he wrote Letters to his Princes in all Asia; Thus saith Cyrus, Seeing God hath made me King of all the world, I do believe it is he whom the Jews worship:
and filled with admiration, and zeal to fulfil what was foretold he should perform Concerning Jerusalem and the Temple, that he wrote Letters to his Princes in all Asia; Thus Says Cyrus, Seeing God hath made me King of all the world, I do believe it is he whom the jews worship:
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for he hath declared my name by his Prophets, before I was born, and hath said that I shall build his Temple in Jerusalem, which is in the Country of Judea.for he hath declared my name by his prophets, before I was born, and hath said that I shall built his Temple in Jerusalem, which is in the Country of Judea.
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Then he made a Decree (as in the first of Ezra we have it) for the return of the people of the Jews to their Country:
Then he made a decree (as in the First of Ezra we have it) for the return of the people of the jews to their Country:
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Upon which Zorobabel, with many whose spirits God stirred up to the work, returned to Jerusalem; yet many others of the people,
Upon which Zerubbabel, with many whose spirits God stirred up to the work, returned to Jerusalem; yet many Others of the people,
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for their possessions or imployments sake, staid behind, and did not go up with the rest of their Brethren.
for their possessions or employments sake, stayed behind, and did not go up with the rest of their Brothers.
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But this excellent Cyrus lived not long, but soon after died in the prosecution of his Wars;
But this excellent Cyrus lived not long, but soon After died in the prosecution of his Wars;
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so as little was done in his time in the work of the Temple.
so as little was done in his time in the work of the Temple.
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After Cyrus, came Ahasuerus, or Artaxerxes, who little favoured the work, so as their Enemies took encouragement to hinder it what they could:
After Cyrus, Come Ahasuerus, or Artaxerxes, who little favoured the work, so as their Enemies took encouragement to hinder it what they could:
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which kept it back all his time, which was about nine years.
which kept it back all his time, which was about nine Years.
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To him the Officers of the King, and the Jews enemies, accused them, for building a rebellious City, and factious Temple.
To him the Officers of the King, and the jews enemies, accused them, for building a rebellious city, and factious Temple.
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The King believing the report, decreed against the work, as in the 4th Chapter of Ezra, we have at large.
The King believing the report, decreed against the work, as in the 4th Chapter of Ezra, we have At large.
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So as little was done whilst he lived.
So as little was done while he lived.
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He being cut off in the midst of his impiety by an eminent hand of God, Darius succeeded, who from a private condition by the consent of the Princes is saluted King of Persia. Upon this change, the High Priest adviseth Zorobabel to congratulate the Kings promotion,
He being Cut off in the midst of his impiety by an eminent hand of God, Darius succeeded, who from a private condition by the consent of the Princes is saluted King of Persiam. Upon this change, the High Priest adviseth Zerubbabel to congratulate the Kings promotion,
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and sollicite for liberty and favour to carry on the Temple-work.
and solicit for liberty and favour to carry on the Temple work.
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Zorobabel upon his appearance at Court is admitted to favour, and made one of the Kings Guard;Zerubbabel upon his appearance At Court is admitted to favour, and made one of the Kings Guard;
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there he was informed of a Vow the King made before he came to the Crown, viz. that if ever he obtained the Majesty and Sovereignty of the Empire, he would cause the Temple at Jerusalem to be built,
there he was informed of a Voelli the King made before he Come to the Crown, viz. that if ever he obtained the Majesty and Sovereignty of the Empire, he would cause the Temple At Jerusalem to be built,
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and the remaining Vessels restored, and what should be wanting given to the work. This gave him some incouragement;
and the remaining Vessels restored, and what should be wanting given to the work. This gave him Some encouragement;
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but how to improve it he knew not; when behold, the wonderful Providence of God, who boweth the Heavens;
but how to improve it he knew not; when behold, the wondered Providence of God, who boweth the Heavens;
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and is present to order the affairs and spirits of men, for the fulfilling of his counsel and will in all things, made a plain way for him:
and is present to order the affairs and spirits of men, for the fulfilling of his counsel and will in all things, made a plain Way for him:
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for Darius having royally treated his Princes, that night he could not sleep;
for Darius having royally treated his Princes, that night he could not sleep;
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and as he lay on his bed, discoursing with his Guard, he gave to three of them, whereof Zorobabel was one, three Questistions to declaim on the next day, making great promises to him that should be adjudged the best learned.
and as he lay on his Bed, discoursing with his Guard, he gave to three of them, whereof Zerubbabel was one, three Questistions to declaim on the next day, making great promises to him that should be adjudged the best learned.
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The next day the King calling his Princes together, heard their Orations, and all concluded for Zorobabel. Then the King required him to ask what he would have.
The next day the King calling his Princes together, herd their Orations, and all concluded for Zerubbabel. Then the King required him to ask what he would have.
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He presently answered, Oh King, all that I ask, is, that you would remember your promise,
He presently answered, O King, all that I ask, is, that you would Remember your promise,
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and make good your Vow made before you came to the Crown, viz. that if ever you attained your Dignity, you would rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem, and restore the golden Vessels taken away.
and make good your Voelli made before you Come to the Crown, viz. that if ever you attained your Dignity, you would rebuild the Temple At Jerusalem, and restore the golden Vessels taken away.
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The King hearing this, embraced him, and kissed him;
The King hearing this, embraced him, and kissed him;
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and besides many Honours conferred on him, gave him ample Letters to his Governours, for the carrying on the work,
and beside many Honours conferred on him, gave him ample Letters to his Governors, for the carrying on the work,
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as in the 6th of Ezra, and to furnish them with all things needful for the worship of God;
as in the 6th of Ezra, and to furnish them with all things needful for the worship of God;
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That (as verse the 10th) they may offer Sacrifices of sweet savour unto God,
That (as verse the 10th) they may offer Sacrifices of sweet savour unto God,
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and to pray for the life of the King, and for the life of his Sons.
and to pray for the life of the King, and for the life of his Sons.
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Thus I have given you a glimpse of God's care and Providence over his Church in her wilderness and captive condition:
Thus I have given you a glimpse of God's care and Providence over his Church in her Wilderness and captive condition:
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We come now to the words, in which the Phrase must be a little opened. Sacrifices were of divers kinds;
We come now to the words, in which the Phrase must be a little opened. Sacrifices were of diverse Kinds;
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and for its nature, it was munus foederale, as one calls it, a federal gift, by which,
and for its nature, it was munus foederale, as one calls it, a federal gift, by which,
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as the sinner declared his subjection and service to God, so on the other hand God declared his acceptance of,
as the sinner declared his subjection and service to God, so on the other hand God declared his acceptance of,
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and reconciliation towards the sinner, and that he took him into his peculiar care and protection.
and reconciliation towards the sinner, and that he took him into his peculiar care and protection.
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Accordingly we find in Scripture, that Sacrifice was used as a Divine Rite of invocation or prayer to God;
Accordingly we find in Scripture, that Sacrifice was used as a Divine Rite of invocation or prayer to God;
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So 1 Samuel, Chapt. 13. ver. 12. says Saul, Therefore I said, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal,
So 1 Samuel, Chapter 13. ver. 12. Says Saul, Therefore I said, The philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal,
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and I have not made supplication to the Lord; I forced my self, therefore, and offered a burnt-offering. and I have not made supplication to the Lord; I forced my self, Therefore, and offered a Burnt-offering.
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So Psalm 116. I will take the cup of Salvation, and call on the Name of the Lord.
So Psalm 116. I will take the cup of Salvation, and call on the Name of the Lord.
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The cup of Salvation is that drink-offering which was poured upon the Sacrifice, while they were calling on, or praying to the Lord;
The cup of Salvation is that Drink-offering which was poured upon the Sacrifice, while they were calling on, or praying to the Lord;
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so that sacrificing was a kind of praying, typically including the ground of prayer and hope:
so that sacrificing was a kind of praying, typically including the ground of prayer and hope:
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for what ground can there be for prayer, but the Covenant and promise of God? or of hope to receive from God,
for what ground can there be for prayer, but the Covenant and promise of God? or of hope to receive from God,
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but by the pardon of sin? for how can any man suppose that God should bless him according to his prayers,
but by the pardon of since? for how can any man suppose that God should bless him according to his Prayers,
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while he is under guilt and irremission of sin, and God irreconciled unto him? So that Sacrifice here is a Rite of Invocation and Prayer;
while he is under guilt and irremission of since, and God irreconciled unto him? So that Sacrifice Here is a Rite of Invocation and Prayer;
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and with us, prayer in the Name of Christ, is the same in effect with what Sacrifices of sweet Odours were to them. The life of the King;
and with us, prayer in the Name of christ, is the same in Effect with what Sacrifices of sweet Odours were to them. The life of the King;
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That is, the preservation of his natural life, the welfare of his Affairs and Government; and of his Sons, viz. the welfare of his Family, the preservation of his Successors.
That is, the preservation of his natural life, the welfare of his Affairs and Government; and of his Sons, viz. the welfare of his Family, the preservation of his Successors.
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This shall suffice for the opening of the Phrase; come we now to the Observations.
This shall suffice for the opening of the Phrase; come we now to the Observations.
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Consider the favour of Darius as an effect of his Vow, and the Observation will be;
Consider the favour of Darius as an Effect of his Voelli, and the Observation will be;
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Obs. That where the fear of God is in the heart of man, or any religious regard toward God, his Vows and Promises of Obedience shall be duly and faithfully kept and performed;Obs. That where the Fear of God is in the heart of man, or any religious regard towards God, his Vows and Promises of obedience shall be duly and faithfully kept and performed;
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though they are not immediately fulfilled, yet they shall not always be laid by and forgotten.
though they Are not immediately fulfilled, yet they shall not always be laid by and forgotten.
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This great Darius having made a Vow to restore God's people the Jews to their liberty Civil and Religious,
This great Darius having made a Voelli to restore God's people the jews to their liberty Civil and Religious,
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though for some Reasons of State, or the necessity of present affairs so requiring it,
though for Some Reasons of State, or the necessity of present affairs so requiring it,
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or the defect of his memory, he for a short time fulfilled not this generous Vow,
or the defect of his memory, he for a short time fulfilled not this generous Voelli,
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yet he owned it, and took thankfully the remembrance of it;
yet he owned it, and took thankfully the remembrance of it;
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and God so ordering it, made his Princes and Captains see how much he was bound in point of honour to God and himself to make good his word.
and God so ordering it, made his Princes and Captains see how much he was bound in point of honour to God and himself to make good his word.
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2. Obs. Secondly, Observe, that where the fear of God is, there will be a religious calling upon God, in entrance of any solemn work civil or divine:
2. Obs. Secondly, Observe, that where the Fear of God is, there will be a religious calling upon God, in Entrance of any solemn work civil or divine:
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So Jacob when he went to his Uncle Laban, sought to God for supply, as his Vow imports;
So Jacob when he went to his Uncle Laban, sought to God for supply, as his Voelli imports;
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and when he returned, for fear of his Brother Esau, how he wrastled with God! And Darius here, entring as it were upon his great work of Government, seeks to God by his people the Jews for a blessing.
and when he returned, for Fear of his Brother Esau, how he wrestled with God! And Darius Here, entering as it were upon his great work of Government, seeks to God by his people the jews for a blessing.
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3. Obs. Thirdly, Observe, That the clemencie and beneficence of the King, and Governours under him, is a great obligation upon the minds of people to duty and obedience.
3. Obs. Thirdly, Observe, That the clemency and beneficence of the King, and Governors under him, is a great obligation upon the minds of people to duty and Obedience.
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It is an old Maxime, that Protectio trahit Allegiantiam, that Protection doth draw Allegiance;
It is an old Maxim, that Protectio trahit Allegiantiam, that Protection does draw Allegiance;
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the more generously any Prince preserveth the due liberty and welfare of the Subjects, the more fully will their minds embrace his Government,
the more generously any Prince Preserveth the due liberty and welfare of the Subject's, the more Fully will their minds embrace his Government,
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and they become duly observant of him.
and they become duly observant of him.
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It was fit for the mouth of an Heathen, Tiberius, to say, When I am dead, let the world be mingled with sire;
It was fit for the Mouth of an Heathen, Tiberius, to say, When I am dead, let the world be mingled with sire;
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Or, of an impious Caligula, Let men hate me, so they fear me. 'Tis true, severity and roughness seem to become Sovereignty and Greatness;
Or, of an impious Caligula, Let men hate me, so they Fear me. It's true, severity and roughness seem to become Sovereignty and Greatness;
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but the common product & effect of it is, secretly to cast the minds into extreme despair,
but the Common product & Effect of it is, secretly to cast the minds into extreme despair,
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and consequently to give disturbance and unsettlement to Government.
and consequently to give disturbance and unsettlement to Government.
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This Rehoboam knew to his cost, when for his severity ten Tribes revolted with Jeroboam from the house of David. Clemencie is the most Orient Pearl in the Crown;
This Rehoboam knew to his cost, when for his severity ten Tribes revolted with Jeroboam from the house of David. Clemency is the most Orient Pearl in the Crown;
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there is no cord draws and binds more sirmly and surely than that of love:
there is no cord draws and binds more firmly and surely than that of love:
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for as Solomon hath it, Prov. Chapt. 20. ver. 28. Mercy and Truth preserve the King,
for as Solomon hath it, Curae Chapter 20. ver. 28. Mercy and Truth preserve the King,
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and his Throne is established by Mercy. and his Throne is established by Mercy.
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But I shall pass these things, and speak to four Truths, of which the Kings mind seemed to be convinced.
But I shall pass these things, and speak to four Truths, of which the Kings mind seemed to be convinced.
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1. First, That Kings and Governours that have great things upon their hands, stand in great need of Prayer:
1. First, That Kings and Governors that have great things upon their hands, stand in great need of Prayer:
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If mean men in their private affairs and difficulties of life, which are but of a narrow compass, stand in need of Prayers;
If mean men in their private affairs and difficulties of life, which Are but of a narrow compass, stand in need of Prayers;
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how much more Kings, Parliaments, and Inferiour Governours, that have the burden and weight of Government upon their shoulders? Therefore Darius with an humble greatness declared his own insufficiencie, either for protection,
how much more Kings, Parliaments, and Inferior Governors, that have the burden and weight of Government upon their shoulders? Therefore Darius with an humble greatness declared his own insufficiency, either for protection,
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or right management of the power which God had put into his hand, by his calling for Prayer.
or right management of the power which God had put into his hand, by his calling for Prayer.
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As if he had said, Let the world know, and do ye all my people see, that I stand in need of Prayer, that I may obtain the Divine help and assistance of God upon my Throne. But take it particularly.
As if he had said, Let the world know, and do you all my people see, that I stand in need of Prayer, that I may obtain the Divine help and assistance of God upon my Throne. But take it particularly.
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Reas. 1. They stand in need of Prayer, because it is hard work to Govern well;Reas. 1. They stand in need of Prayer, Because it is hard work to Govern well;
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very hard work where the mind is faithful in the discharge of it;
very hard work where the mind is faithful in the discharge of it;
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the disquieting thoughts and macerating cares that attend the mind of Governours, how much do they hinder those common contents and ease of this life, that others enjoy? We are all taken with the glistering shew of Royalty,
the disquieting thoughts and macerating Cares that attend the mind of Governors, how much doe they hinder those Common contents and ease of this life, that Others enjoy? We Are all taken with the glistering show of Royalty,
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but do not see the thorns that Crowns are lined with;
but do not see the thorns that Crowns Are lined with;
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how the King as a civil father should answer the variety of perswasions, interests, dispositions and desires of his people,
how the King as a civil father should answer the variety of persuasions, interests, dispositions and Desires of his people,
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and keep all within the bounds of peace. Subjection and Loyalty is no easie thing without God's assistance.
and keep all within the bounds of peace. Subjection and Loyalty is no easy thing without God's assistance.
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'Tis true, that in a Halcyon and prosperous time, Government seems easie and desirable to every one;
It's true, that in a Halcyon and prosperous time, Government seems easy and desirable to every one;
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but to stand at the Helm in a stormy day, when the blustering contradictions of Affairs make all tremble,
but to stand At the Helm in a stormy day, when the blustering contradictions of Affairs make all tremble,
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when the very Foundations are as it were out of course;
when the very Foundations Are as it were out of course;
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it is no easie thing then to secure the welfare of a Kingdom, and reduce its affairs to a state of peace and quietness.
it is no easy thing then to secure the welfare of a Kingdom, and reduce its affairs to a state of peace and quietness.
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This shews how much the King and those in Government want Prayer. Reas. 2. Secondly, They want Prayer for protection;
This shows how much the King and those in Government want Prayer. Reas. 2. Secondly, They want Prayer for protection;
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for great Eminencies have always their great dangers:
for great Eminences have always their great dangers:
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certainly, there is no sort of men more exposed to danger than they, on whom the weight of Government most lieth;
Certainly, there is no sort of men more exposed to danger than they, on whom the weight of Government most lies;
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the Christian Governors who set their faces against sin and wickedness, against Popery and prophaneness.
the Christian Governors who Set their faces against since and wickedness, against Popery and profaneness.
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It is hard to manage Rule and Power without prejudicing some Interest, and distasting some sorts of persons, to the raising disaffections and discontents in their minds, which by Romish Principles of Religion will be improved to one mischief or other to the King or Nation.
It is hard to manage Rule and Power without prejudicing Some Interest, and distasting Some sorts of Persons, to the raising disaffections and discontents in their minds, which by Romish Principles of Religion will be improved to one mischief or other to the King or nation.
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You have heard, and I hope it is remembred with detestation to the impious Principles of the Jesuites, who plotted,
You have herd, and I hope it is remembered with detestation to the impious Principles of the Jesuits, who plotted,
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and by their Agents endeavoured to introduce the Romish Religion, through the ruine of our Government and Governours, by plotting to blow up with Gun-powder the King, the Prince, the Lords and Commons then assembled in Parliament;
and by their Agents endeavoured to introduce the Romish Religion, through the ruin of our Government and Governors, by plotting to blow up with Gunpowder the King, the Prince, the lords and Commons then assembled in Parliament;
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all which they purposed and endeavoured. but God in mercy to this Nation prevented them: which speaks that Kings and Governours do need Prayers for their protection and safety.
all which they purposed and endeavoured. but God in mercy to this nation prevented them: which speaks that Kings and Governors do need Prayers for their protection and safety.
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Reas. 3. Thirdly, Because their affairs concern more than themselves, and consequently the unhappy issues and events of their failings take hold of more than themselves;Reas. 3. Thirdly, Because their affairs concern more than themselves, and consequently the unhappy issues and events of their failings take hold of more than themselves;
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yea, the personal failings of those in Government are of a publike import and consequence;
yea, the personal failings of those in Government Are of a public import and consequence;
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as you know when Saul slew the Gibeonites in his zeal, how God plagued the Nation of the Jews for it:
as you know when Saul slew the Gibeonites in his zeal, how God plagued the nation of the jews for it:
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So when David numbred the people, God brought a sore Judgment upon the Land for that sin;
So when David numbered the people, God brought a soar Judgement upon the Land for that since;
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and for his sin in the matter of Ʋriah, though a personal failing, yet the Lord suffered the unnatural Rebellion of Absalom to break out, to the trouble of the whole Land:
and for his since in the matter of Ʋriah, though a personal failing, yet the Lord suffered the unnatural Rebellion of Absalom to break out, to the trouble of the Whole Land:
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so that the failings of those that are in Authority, relate to more than themselves,
so that the failings of those that Are in authority, relate to more than themselves,
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therefore we had need pray that God would be with them in their great Affairs, in which they cannot miscarry,
Therefore we had need pray that God would be with them in their great Affairs, in which they cannot miscarry,
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but the Nation at least must feel it, if not mourn deeply under it. 4. Fourthly, Pray that they in Authority may attain the true ends of Government.
but the nation At least must feel it, if not mourn deeply under it. 4. Fourthly, Pray that they in authority may attain the true ends of Government.
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There is nothing higher and greater among men, than Humane Sovereignty, which God hath not set in the world for a vain shew,
There is nothing higher and greater among men, than Humane Sovereignty, which God hath not Set in the world for a vain show,
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or given it to men, that they might lord it over their fellow-creatures:
or given it to men, that they might lord it over their fellow-creatures:
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But God hath set Kings and Parliaments, and every kind of Governour in the world for his own glory,
But God hath Set Kings and Parliaments, and every kind of Governor in the world for his own glory,
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and the good of mankind, to seek and endeavour the prosperity, riches and honour of a Nation;
and the good of mankind, to seek and endeavour the Prosperity, riches and honour of a nation;
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that the true Religion be maintained; that vice and wickedness be discouraged, and vertue and goodness be countenanced;
that the true Religion be maintained; that vice and wickedness be discouraged, and virtue and Goodness be countenanced;
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that Trade be duly cherisht and encouraged.
that Trade be duly cherished and encouraged.
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These and the like are the noble ends of Government, and things worthy the care of Kings and Governours to prosecute and promote:
These and the like Are the noble ends of Government, and things worthy the care of Kings and Governors to prosecute and promote:
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they therefore need Prayer, that they may not come short of the generous and noble ends of their being.
they Therefore need Prayer, that they may not come short of the generous and noble ends of their being.
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5. Fifthly, They want Prayer, because they have great temptations, much greater than other men meet with:
5. Fifthly, They want Prayer, Because they have great temptations, much greater than other men meet with:
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all temptations give a trial to men, much more those that are backt with power. There is no Greatness but hath its Temptation;
all temptations give a trial to men, much more those that Are backed with power. There is no Greatness but hath its Temptation;
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Riches are a temptation to Luxury, to excesses of conversation; Power and Greatness a Temptation to Pride, to Injustice and Oppression:
Riches Are a temptation to Luxury, to Excesses of Conversation; Power and Greatness a Temptation to Pride, to Injustice and Oppression:
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But besides these and the like, Kings, and those in Authority have the Temptations of their evil Councellours or Flatterers, these make it their business to insinuate and distil upon the mind of the King, either evil Principles,
But beside these and the like, Kings, and those in authority have the Temptations of their evil Counsellors or Flatterers, these make it their business to insinuate and distil upon the mind of the King, either evil Principles,
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or false reports, to the debauching his understanding, to render him negligent of his duty, or confident in that which is evil.
or false reports, to the debauching his understanding, to render him negligent of his duty, or confident in that which is evil.
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Saul had always those about him that traduced and accused David, so as to stir up and provoke his rage against him;Saul had always those about him that traduced and accused David, so as to stir up and provoke his rage against him;
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which gave no small disturbance to himself and the Nation:
which gave no small disturbance to himself and the nation:
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We had need therefore pray that God would disabuse and free the mind of the King and those in Authority from such entangling and misleading counsels. Ʋse. For Use:
We had need Therefore pray that God would disabuse and free the mind of the King and those in authority from such entangling and misleading Counsels. Ʋse. For Use:
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See then the reason of the Apostles exhortation, 1 Tim. 2.2. Let prayers and supplications with thanksgiving be made for all men, especially for Kings, and those in Authority, that under them we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
See then the reason of the Apostles exhortation, 1 Tim. 2.2. Let Prayers and supplications with thanksgiving be made for all men, especially for Kings, and those in authority, that under them we may led a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
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This is a great duty in order to our well-being as men, and as Christians;
This is a great duty in order to our well-being as men, and as Christians;
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which doth not depend upon the well-doing of Governours, but is founded upon the Sovereign will of God, as in the third verse:
which does not depend upon the welldoing of Governors, but is founded upon the Sovereign will of God, as in the third verse:
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For this is good and acceptable in the sight of Jesus Christ our Lord. For this is good and acceptable in the sighed of jesus christ our Lord.
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So that this is not a matter left to our liberty and choice, but a duty, the neglect whereof is not only a deviation from the Rule which God hath set us to walk by,
So that this is not a matter left to our liberty and choice, but a duty, the neglect whereof is not only a deviation from the Rule which God hath Set us to walk by,
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but an implicite endeavour to throw the Nation into disturbance and disorder:
but an implicit endeavour to throw the nation into disturbance and disorder:
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for if Governours be set in the world for the good of mankind, and Prayer bring any advantage or benefit to them, we cannot withhold our Prayers for them, without prejudicing the Nations peace and welfare.
for if Governors be Set in the world for the good of mankind, and Prayer bring any advantage or benefit to them, we cannot withhold our Prayers for them, without prejudicing the nations peace and welfare.
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Again, pray that ye may help them in their work: For, as we help the King with our money; so also with our Prayers;
Again, pray that you may help them in their work: For, as we help the King with our money; so also with our Prayers;
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which speaks the wonderful wisdom of God, in making every part of the world a tributary to the whole, by which it consisteth:
which speaks the wondered Wisdom of God, in making every part of the world a tributary to the Whole, by which it Consisteth:
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for as Kings and Governours do help us in point of protection, and the preservation of right to us;
for as Kings and Governors do help us in point of protection, and the preservation of right to us;
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so we do or may help, by our Prayers to God, the King upon the Throne, the Parliament in framing Laws, the Judge in giving Sentence upon the Bench; therefore pray for them.
so we do or may help, by our Prayers to God, the King upon the Throne, the Parliament in framing Laws, the Judge in giving Sentence upon the Bench; Therefore pray for them.
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2. Observe in the second place, That God only can bless and prosper Kings and Rulers of the world.
2. Observe in the second place, That God only can bless and prosper Kings and Rulers of the world.
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This is a great Truth, of which the mind of our Darius in the Text seems to be convinced, that God only could make the Sword in his hand powerful and prosperous, victorious and successful:
This is a great Truth, of which the mind of our Darius in the Text seems to be convinced, that God only could make the Sword in his hand powerful and prosperous, victorious and successful:
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That they may pray, &c. as if he had said, Let God be sought; for it is he only that clotheth me with happiness.That they may pray, etc. as if he had said, Let God be sought; for it is he only that clotheth me with happiness.
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This the Scripture declareth, Proverbs 8th the 14 and 15 Verse: Counsel is mine, & sound wisdom;
This the Scripture Declareth, Proverbs 8th the 14 and 15 Verse: Counsel is mine, & found Wisdom;
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I am understanding, I am strength (spoken of Christ, in whose hand God hath lodged all power) says he, By me Kings reign, and Princes decree Justice;
I am understanding, I am strength (spoken of christ, in whose hand God hath lodged all power) Says he, By me Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice;
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By me Princes rule, and Nobles, even all the Rulers of the earth. So that the right and successful swaying the Scepter is of God;By me Princes Rule, and Nobles, even all the Rulers of the earth. So that the right and successful swaying the Sceptre is of God;
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yea, the wisdom which capacitates and fits great Ones, for their high and noble Employments, is of God,
yea, the Wisdom which capacitates and fits great Ones, for their high and noble Employments, is of God,
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and so are the beautiful effects of Wisdom his also;
and so Are the beautiful effects of Wisdom his also;
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for were the Kings Councellors for wisdom like the Angels of God, yet if God be not in all their Councels, to guide their thoughts,
for were the Kings Councillors for Wisdom like the Angels of God, yet if God be not in all their Counsels, to guide their thoughts,
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and govern their debates, their issues would soon entangle the Nation.
and govern their debates, their issues would soon entangle the nation.
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Though Parliaments consist of wise, experienced and faithful men, yet it is of God that they decree Justice and Righteousness.
Though Parliaments consist of wise, experienced and faithful men, yet it is of God that they Decree justice and Righteousness.
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This is the God that guided David in all his straights; that ordered his leaving Jerusalem (when Absalom rebelled) for his preservation:
This is the God that guided David in all his straights; that ordered his leaving Jerusalem (when Absalom rebelled) for his preservation:
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It is he that left Absalom to choose the councel of Hushai to his confusion, that he might punish him for his disloyalty and rebellion against the King his Father,
It is he that left Absalom to choose the council of Hushai to his confusion, that he might Punish him for his disloyalty and rebellion against the King his Father,
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and bring upon his head the blood of his brother Amnon, whom he slew in his revengefnl rage.
and bring upon his head the blood of his brother Amnon, whom he slew in his revengefnl rage.
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This is he that draws the Sword of War, and gives it commission to drink blood,
This is he that draws the Sword of War, and gives it commission to drink blood,
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so as none can stay it, and make peace;
so as none can stay it, and make peace;
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this is he that puts the Sword up into the scabbard, so as none shall give disturbance;
this is he that puts the Sword up into the scabbard, so as none shall give disturbance;
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this is the Lord of the whole earth, in whose hands are all the issues and events of affairs and undertakings of men;
this is the Lord of the Whole earth, in whose hands Are all the issues and events of affairs and undertakings of men;
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so that it is not in the power of men, of King and Parliament, of Armies or Navies, to prosper and make happy;
so that it is not in the power of men, of King and Parliament, of Armies or Navies, to prosper and make happy;
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they are but instruments at the best, the blessing is from the Lord. The Use of this is,
they Are but Instruments At the best, the blessing is from the Lord. The Use of this is,
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1. First, Then learn where to leave and lodge the publike affairs of the Nation, even in the hand of the Almighty.
1. First, Then Learn where to leave and lodge the public affairs of the nation, even in the hand of the Almighty.
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There are many things dear and precious to you, and are much upon your heart,
There Are many things dear and precious to you, and Are much upon your heart,
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as the maintenance of the true Protestant faith, the exclusion of Popery, the encrease of Trade, the preservation of just Rights and Liberties, the upholding the Honour of the Nation abroad, and the like:
as the maintenance of the true Protestant faith, the exclusion of Popery, the increase of Trade, the preservation of just Rights and Liberties, the upholding the Honour of the nation abroad, and the like:
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now who but God can give these to a people? Go then to God by fasting and prayer, humbly in regard of sin;
now who but God can give these to a people? Go then to God by fasting and prayer, humbly in regard of since;
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in Faith, considering his promise, believing that God, and he only, can make us an happy people;
in Faith, considering his promise, believing that God, and he only, can make us an happy people;
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happy in our King, happy in our Parliament; commit them by faith and prayer to the Grace and assistance of God.
happy in our King, happy in our Parliament; commit them by faith and prayer to the Grace and assistance of God.
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Hath God committed Government by his Providence and appointment to them? do you commit them to God:
Hath God committed Government by his Providence and appointment to them? do you commit them to God:
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For if God be not with them, they cannot prosper.
For if God be not with them, they cannot prosper.
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It was not for nothing that Moses was so importunate with God for his presence, saying, Lord, if thy presence go not with us, carry us not up hence;
It was not for nothing that Moses was so importunate with God for his presence, saying, Lord, if thy presence go not with us, carry us not up hence;
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for without thee we cannot go on in safety.
for without thee we cannot go on in safety.
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This is a great people, and who can keep us right but thy self? therefore let thy presence go with us.
This is a great people, and who can keep us right but thy self? Therefore let thy presence go with us.
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Oh! then, what discontents, jealousies and fears may be that arise in your mind, let them send you to God, drive you to the Throne of Grace. Alas!
Oh! then, what discontents, jealousies and fears may be that arise in your mind, let them send you to God, drive you to the Throne of Grace. Alas!
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it is in vain for Rachel to be angry and chide with her husband Jacob for children;
it is in vain for Rachel to be angry and chide with her husband Jacob for children;
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God must open her womb, or she must die in her barrenness.
God must open her womb, or she must die in her Barrenness.
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'Tis true, as there are instruments of blessings, so of evils and punishments to a Nation;
It's true, as there Are Instruments of blessings, so of evils and punishments to a nation;
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but our eye should not be so much upon them, as upon God, from whom every good and evil cometh.
but our eye should not be so much upon them, as upon God, from whom every good and evil comes.
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Thus David quieted his spirit in the case of Shimei 's cursings;
Thus David quieted his Spirit in the case of Shimei is cursings;
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and this would not a little conduce to the quietness and peace of a Nation under crosses and evils that come upon us for our sin.
and this would not a little conduce to the quietness and peace of a nation under Crosses and evils that come upon us for our since.
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The woman with her bloody issue may spend all her substance upon Physitians;
The woman with her bloody issue may spend all her substance upon Physicians;
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but it is God must limit her distemper, it is God alone that can cure her, she must come to Christ, or die in her disease.
but it is God must limit her distemper, it is God alone that can cure her, she must come to christ, or die in her disease.
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It is not the high wall of treasure, nor the long Sword of Power, that can deliver or secure a Nation.
It is not the high wall of treasure, nor the long Sword of Power, that can deliver or secure a nation.
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Then do not make Kings or Parliaments, forein Alliancies, Armies, or Navies, your strength;
Then do not make Kings or Parliaments, foreign Alliancies, Armies, or Navies, your strength;
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for God many times blasts that we confide most in, that we might learn where to confide and trust:
for God many times blasts that we confide most in, that we might Learn where to confide and trust:
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So the Lord called Israel to re-mind the disappointment of their leaning upon Assyria, Hos. 5. ver. 13. When Ephraim saw his sickness,
So the Lord called Israel to remind the disappointment of their leaning upon Assyria, Hos. 5. ver. 13. When Ephraim saw his sickness,
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and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to King Jareb,
and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the assyrian, and sent to King Jareb,
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yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound. When God brought them into a streight, they made the Assyrian their Jareb or Saviour;yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound. When God brought them into a straight, they made the assyrian their Jareb or Saviour;
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by him they reckoned they should save themselves, or subdue their enemies. But, says God, he could not help you, ye are wounded and weak still.
by him they reckoned they should save themselves, or subdue their enemies. But, Says God, he could not help you, you Are wounded and weak still.
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When shall we learn to sanctifie God's Sovereignty by an humble and fiducial reliance upon him in all our streights and difficulties,
When shall we Learn to sanctify God's Sovereignty by an humble and fiducial reliance upon him in all our straights and difficulties,
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and say as returning Ephraim, Jer. 3. ver. 23. when God saith, Return you back-sliding children, and I will heal your back-slidings;
and say as returning Ephraim, Jer. 3. ver. 23. when God Says, Return you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings;
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Behold, say they, we come to thee, for thou art the Lord our God. Mark, what follows:Behold, say they, we come to thee, for thou art the Lord our God. Mark, what follows:
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Truly, in vain is Salvation looked for from the hills, and from the mountains; Truly, in the Lord our God is the Salvation of Israel. Truly, in vain is Salvation looked for from the hills, and from the Mountains; Truly, in the Lord our God is the Salvation of Israel.
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Oh! that we could fiducially say so of England: In the Lord our God is the Salvation of England.
Oh! that we could fiducially say so of England: In the Lord our God is the Salvation of England.
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2. The second Use is, That we would pray that God would keep this great Truth upon the heart of our Sovereign King, and his Councellors,
2. The second Use is, That we would pray that God would keep this great Truth upon the heart of our Sovereign King, and his Councillors,
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also upon the heart of the Honourable Trustees of the Nation assembled in Parliament; That God only can bless Governours, and make their work prosperous in their hand.
also upon the heart of the Honourable Trustees of the nation assembled in Parliament; That God only can bless Governors, and make their work prosperous in their hand.
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Certainly, the more such a Perswasion taketh hold and prevaileth upon the minds of men, the more they will endeavour to sanctifie the Name of God, either by doing vertuous and worthy actions,
Certainly, the more such a Persuasion Takes hold and prevails upon the minds of men, the more they will endeavour to sanctify the Name of God, either by doing virtuous and worthy actions,
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or avoiding that which is unrighteous and unjust, knowing, that the Throne is only established in righteousness.
or avoiding that which is unrighteous and unjust, knowing, that the Throne is only established in righteousness.
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Sirs, by a little consideration of affairs in all ages, you may take notice how God hath contested and striven with the world about the Honour of his Name and Sovereignty:
Sirs, by a little consideration of affairs in all ages, you may take notice how God hath contested and striven with the world about the Honour of his Name and Sovereignty:
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this is the main and great Reason of the wonderful and strange Revolutions and Changes of the Affairs, States, Governments and Kingdoms in the world; namely, the Honour of God.
this is the main and great Reason of the wondered and strange Revolutions and Changes of the Affairs, States, Governments and Kingdoms in the world; namely, the Honour of God.
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He hath left such Prints and Characters of his Majesty and Sovereignty upon the affairs of men, That they may know he is God,
He hath left such Prints and Characters of his Majesty and Sovereignty upon the affairs of men, That they may know he is God,
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and ruleth in the Kingdom of men;
and Ruleth in the Kingdom of men;
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and that men, whatever their appearances and blusterings here below are, do make but a vain shew;
and that men, whatever their appearances and blusterings Here below Are, do make but a vain show;
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they cannot stop the Counsel of God, nor the effecting of his will in any thing, who shall certainly do whatever he hath said or determined.
they cannot stop the Counsel of God, nor the effecting of his will in any thing, who shall Certainly do whatever he hath said or determined.
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This Doctrine we have in Ecclesiastes the 8th, verse 14. I know that whatsoever God doth, it shall be for ever, nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it;
This Doctrine we have in Ecclesiastes the 8th, verse 14. I know that whatsoever God does, it shall be for ever, nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it;
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and God doth it, that men should fear before him: and God does it, that men should Fear before him:
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That is, it is not in man to alter any course of Affairs which God hath set;
That is, it is not in man to altar any course of Affairs which God hath Set;
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but it shall run in a constant course, like a mighty river that cannot be resisted;
but it shall run in a constant course, like a mighty river that cannot be resisted;
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thus it shall be for ever:
thus it shall be for ever:
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and if God will bless a Nation, and multiply its comforts and prosperity, none shall be able to break the hedge of his Providence,
and if God will bless a nation, and multiply its comforts and Prosperity, none shall be able to break the hedge of his Providence,
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or lessen the heap of blessings which he hath given:
or lessen the heap of blessings which he hath given:
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or if he will bring a curse and calamity upon a people, it is not in the power of man further than God will use him as an instrument, to add to the affliction,
or if he will bring a curse and calamity upon a people, it is not in the power of man further than God will use him as an Instrument, to add to the affliction,
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nor can he help and deliver from the trouble, no nor mitigate or lessen it in the least degree, whatever we may think.
nor can he help and deliver from the trouble, no nor mitigate or lessen it in the least degree, whatever we may think.
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The reason of all is given, viz. That men should fear before him;
The reason of all is given, viz. That men should Fear before him;
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as if he had said, They will not fear me, but the Creature, if it were able to make any alteration either for good or evil.
as if he had said, They will not Fear me, but the Creature, if it were able to make any alteration either for good or evil.
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Thus God would have all men sanctifie his Name, by having such thoughts of him in their minds.
Thus God would have all men sanctify his Name, by having such thoughts of him in their minds.
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And he seems to bespeak the world at this day by his Providence, as he did in the 46th Psalm, verse 8, 9, 10. Come, behold, the works of the Lord, what desolation he hath made in the earth:
And he seems to bespeak the world At this day by his Providence, as he did in the 46th Psalm, verse 8, 9, 10. Come, behold, the works of the Lord, what desolation he hath made in the earth:
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He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;
He makes wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;
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he burneth the chariot in the fire:
he burns the chariot in the fire:
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Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
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What a majestical Challenge is this of God, bespeaking the whole world in point of his Honour.
What a majestical Challenge is this of God, bespeaking the Whole world in point of his Honour.
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Oh! pray that God would powerfully instil this upon the mind of the Great Ones of our earth, that they also may sanctifie his great Name aright.
Oh! pray that God would powerfully instil this upon the mind of the Great Ones of our earth, that they also may sanctify his great Name aright.
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3. A third Observation or Truth which seemed to be upon the heart of our Darius here is, That as God only can bless us,
3. A third Observation or Truth which seemed to be upon the heart of our Darius Here is, That as God only can bless us,
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so God will be worshipt of us, and sought to by Prayer for those blessings we stand in need of.
so God will be worshipped of us, and sought to by Prayer for those blessings we stand in need of.
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'Tis true, God can bless us without our asking, but he will be sanctified in the way of his dispensations.
It's true, God can bless us without our asking, but he will be sanctified in the Way of his dispensations.
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There is no rational expectance to be had of God's blessings, but in the way which himself hath set and appointed, viz. the way of Prayer:
There is no rational expectance to be had of God's blessings, but in the Way which himself hath Set and appointed, viz. the Way of Prayer:
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the Heathens were much convinced of this, that no good thing could be obtained of their Gods, but by Sacrifice;
the heathens were much convinced of this, that no good thing could be obtained of their God's, but by Sacrifice;
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which, as we have shewed, was a Rite of Invocation or Prayer;
which, as we have showed, was a Rite of Invocation or Prayer;
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therefore in all their solemn attempts and motions, still they began with Sacrifice, imploring their Gods to be propitious to their designs,
Therefore in all their solemn attempts and motions, still they began with Sacrifice, imploring their God's to be propitious to their designs,
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and give success to their noble and high enterprises.
and give success to their noble and high enterprises.
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And if the light of Nature evidence so much Religion and regard to God, How much more should Christian Religion teach us to seek God in all our undertakings and concernments relating to our private,
And if the Light of Nature evidence so much Religion and regard to God, How much more should Christian Religion teach us to seek God in all our undertakings and concernments relating to our private,
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or the publike affairs of the Nation? For though God's mind is always inclined through free Grace to do good to mankind,
or the public affairs of the nation? For though God's mind is always inclined through free Grace to do good to mankind,
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yet for the honour of his Name, it shall be in a way of sanctifying his Ordinances and Appointments;
yet for the honour of his Name, it shall be in a Way of sanctifying his Ordinances and Appointments;
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therefore says the Apostle, Let your requests be made known to God; not as if God needed our relation or discovery of our wants to him;
Therefore Says the Apostle, Let your requests be made known to God; not as if God needed our Relation or discovery of our Wants to him;
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No, he knows our wants before we ask:
No, he knows our Wants before we ask:
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but by our asking of God, we declare our dependance upon him, and recognize or acknowledge his Sovereignty over us:
but by our asking of God, we declare our dependence upon him, and recognise or acknowledge his Sovereignty over us:
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nor do our Prayers make a change in the Counsels and purposes of God;
nor do our Prayers make a change in the Counsels and Purposes of God;
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but they many times make a change in our minds, when thereby our hearts are wrought to be more humble in patience and submission, more believing in quieting our minds, in resting upon the Promises of God's Grace;
but they many times make a change in our minds, when thereby our hearts Are wrought to be more humble in patience and submission, more believing in quieting our minds, in resting upon the Promises of God's Grace;
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for God hath annexed great promises of good to those that call upon him: Call upon me, says he, in the day of trouble, and I will hear you;
for God hath annexed great promises of good to those that call upon him: Call upon me, Says he, in the day of trouble, and I will hear you;
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for your Nation, for your families, or as we have it in 1 Chronicles 17.14.
for your nation, for your families, or as we have it in 1 Chronicles 17.14.
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If my people which are called by my Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, If my people which Are called by my Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face,
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and return from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. and return from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their since, and will heal their land.
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So that the great and good things which God hath promised, are still with reference to the way of Prayer;
So that the great and good things which God hath promised, Are still with Referente to the Way of Prayer;
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therefore Jeremiah 29. verse 11. saith the Lord by his Prophet, For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end;
Therefore Jeremiah 29. verse 11. Says the Lord by his Prophet, For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, Says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end;
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then shall you call upon me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will hearken to you. then shall you call upon me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will harken to you.
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When you would have an end of wars, the way is to go to God by Prayer;
When you would have an end of wars, the Way is to go to God by Prayer;
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for God will be sought to, whatever his thoughts are, that in every thing his Name may be honoured. Ʋse. Now for Use:
for God will be sought to, whatever his thoughts Are, that in every thing his Name may be honoured. Ʋse. Now for Use:
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This shews the Holiness of Prayer;
This shows the Holiness of Prayer;
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how much it tends to God's Honour, that his Creatures do in all the affairs of their life, commit and commend themselves to God by Prayer.
how much it tends to God's Honour, that his Creatures do in all the affairs of their life, commit and commend themselves to God by Prayer.
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As also it shews the usefulness of Prayer to us, How great a help it is either to our affairs,
As also it shows the usefulness of Prayer to us, How great a help it is either to our affairs,
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or our mind in all our streights:
or our mind in all our straights:
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This is the golden Key that unlocks the Treasury of Gods Alsufficiencie, and gives us to see that there are more with us than against us;
This is the golden Key that unlocks the Treasury of God's All-sufficiency, and gives us to see that there Are more with us than against us;
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this is the Bucket that fetches up water of life, in the wilderness of our extremities and necessities,
this is the Bucket that Fetches up water of life, in the Wilderness of our extremities and necessities,
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and brings relief and refreshment to the mind of man; when nothing else will quiet his spirit, this will.
and brings relief and refreshment to the mind of man; when nothing Else will quiet his Spirit, this will.
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Oh! then roul all your burdens upon the Lord;
Oh! then roll all your burdens upon the Lord;
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the burden of national Affairs, of family affairs, or of your particular concernments, which will answer one end of afflictions;
the burden of national Affairs, of family affairs, or of your particular concernments, which will answer one end of afflictions;
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for when God sends a Famine, or Plague, or War, or any other disturbance upon a Nation or People, it is, that we might seek unto God, who stands ready to be entreated by a Reforming people;
for when God sends a Famine, or Plague, or War, or any other disturbance upon a nation or People, it is, that we might seek unto God, who Stands ready to be entreated by a Reforming people;
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he waits that he might be gracious to such a people, who observe every Call of God to duty,
he waits that he might be gracious to such a people, who observe every Call of God to duty,
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and rightly interpret every Voice to its proper end and intendment. Of Judgments, to a servent praying and striving with God to remove them.
and rightly interpret every Voice to its proper end and intendment. Of Judgments, to a servient praying and striving with God to remove them.
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Of Sin, to humiliation, and beseeching God to divert his impending wrath, and prevent the ruine of the Nation.
Of since, to humiliation, and beseeching God to divert his impending wrath, and prevent the ruin of the nation.
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Of the want of this God complained, Ezek. 22. ver. 29, 30. The people of the Land have used oppression,
Of the want of this God complained, Ezekiel 22. ver. 29, 30. The people of the Land have used oppression,
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and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy; yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully;
and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy; yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully;
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and I sought for a man among them to stand in the gap before me for the Land, but I found none. See what follows:and I sought for a man among them to stand in the gap before me for the Land, but I found none. See what follows:
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Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them, I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath, their own way have I recompensed upon their head, saith the Lord. Therefore have I poured out mine Indignation upon them, I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath, their own Way have I recompensed upon their head, Says the Lord.
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So that when the voice of injustice and wickedness cried against Israel, because none was found to plead with God;
So that when the voice of injustice and wickedness cried against Israel, Because none was found to plead with God;
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Oh! how ill it went with them! Sin opens a gap for a flood of wrath to break in upon a people;
Oh! how ill it went with them! since Opens a gap for a flood of wrath to break in upon a people;
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and when a Voice of Atheism, Prophaness, and unparallel'd Impieties are heard in our Land, what but a way of Prayer and humiliation can produce any security for the Nation.
and when a Voice of Atheism, Profaneness, and unparalleled Impieties Are herd in our Land, what but a Way of Prayer and humiliation can produce any security for the nation.
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Oh! then seek to the Lord that he would purge the Land in Mercy, not in Judgment;
Oh! then seek to the Lord that he would purge the Land in Mercy, not in Judgement;
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Let not the Lord say, I sought for a man to stand in the gap, and turn away my wrath from England, and found none.
Let not the Lord say, I sought for a man to stand in the gap, and turn away my wrath from England, and found none.
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Think of this you that live without Prayer, in whose Family the Voice of Prayer is not heard.
Think of this you that live without Prayer, in whose Family the Voice of Prayer is not herd.
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How little do you serve the Publike good of the Nation? Whom doth God threaten with his fury,
How little do you serve the Public good of the nation? Whom does God threaten with his fury,
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but the Families that call'd not on his Name? How will the men of Nineveh rise up in Judgment against such a Generation, who when they heard but the threatnings of wrath, fell to praying and fasting, Jonah 3. verse 5. So the people of Nineveh believed God,
but the Families that called not on his Name? How will the men of Nineveh rise up in Judgement against such a Generation, who when they herd but the threatenings of wrath, fell to praying and fasting, Jonah 3. verse 5. So the people of Nineveh believed God,
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and proclaimed a Fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. and proclaimed a Fast, and put on Sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least.
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And in ver. 8. Let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily to God;
And in ver. 8. Let man and beast be covered with Sackcloth, and cry mightily to God;
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yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the iniquity that is in their hands. yea, let them turn every one from his evil Way, and from the iniquity that is in their hands.
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And verse 9. For who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger,
And verse 9. For who can tell if God will turn and Repent, and turn away from his fierce anger,
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and we perish not? Observe what eminent success they found in the way of God, as verse 10. And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil ways,
and we perish not? Observe what eminent success they found in the Way of God, as verse 10. And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil ways,
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and God repented of the evil that he had said he would do to them, and did it not. and God repented of the evil that he had said he would do to them, and did it not.
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This, and what else is written, is written for our instruction;
This, and what Else is written, is written for our instruction;
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and what cause shall we have to be silent for ever before the Lord, if after all smitings and admonitions, past or present troubles, we turn not to the Lord,
and what cause shall we have to be silent for ever before the Lord, if After all smitings and admonitions, past or present Troubles, we turn not to the Lord,
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and seek to him for pardon and help, when the Lord shall avenge himself upon us to the full: oh then!
and seek to him for pardon and help, when the Lord shall avenge himself upon us to the full: o then!
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let us take that way God hath appointed for deliverance and prosperity.
let us take that Way God hath appointed for deliverance and Prosperity.
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4. But in the last place, there is another Truth that seemed to be upon the heart of this great Darius; and that is,
4. But in the last place, there is Another Truth that seemed to be upon the heart of this great Darius; and that is,
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Doct. That God will be entreated only by his Servants. Says he, That they may pray for the life of the King. Doct. That God will be entreated only by his Servants. Says he, That they may pray for the life of the King.
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They, that is, the Servants of the living God, the Children of God, they are most like to do good at Prayer to God for me,They, that is, the Servants of the living God, the Children of God, they Are most like to do good At Prayer to God for me,
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for God is entreated only of his Servants.
for God is entreated only of his Servants.
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But who are those Servants of whom only God will be entreated? 1. They are opposed to Atheists, who say, There is no God.
But who Are those Servants of whom only God will be entreated? 1. They Are opposed to Atheists, who say, There is no God.
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The Scripture saith, He that comes to God must believe that God is; That is essential to Prayer;
The Scripture Says, He that comes to God must believe that God is; That is essential to Prayer;
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the contrary cuts off, and destroys the very essence of Prayer:
the contrary cuts off, and Destroys the very essence of Prayer:
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So that not Atheists, but they that believe there is a God, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, shall prevail with God in Prayer. 2. Secondly, The Servants of God are opposed to Idolaters, that worship false Gods:
So that not Atheists, but they that believe there is a God, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, shall prevail with God in Prayer. 2. Secondly, The Servants of God Are opposed to Idolaters, that worship false God's:
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Let every one go to his own God;
Let every one go to his own God;
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now he that serves the God of Heaven and earth is most like to prevail with this God.
now he that serves the God of Heaven and earth is most like to prevail with this God.
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The Priests of Baal they cry'd to Baal, and the Heathens in the ship with Jonah, cry to their God;
The Priests of Baal they cried to Baal, and the heathens in the ship with Jonah, cry to their God;
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but Elijah or Jonah could only prevail with the God of Israel;
but Elijah or Jonah could only prevail with the God of Israel;
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and who are most like to prevail with that God, but they that truly worship him? Otherwise the Prayers of a Heathen, that worship the Sun and Moon, might prevail as much as ours. 3. Thirdly, They are opposed to impious and profane ones.
and who Are most like to prevail with that God, but they that truly worship him? Otherwise the Prayers of a Heathen, that worship the Sun and Moon, might prevail as much as ours. 3. Thirdly, They Are opposed to impious and profane ones.
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There are a Generation of such in the world, who by their wicked lives confute their Religion,
There Are a Generation of such in the world, who by their wicked lives confute their Religion,
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and their Christian name, and Prayers.
and their Christian name, and Prayers.
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If a Heathen should hear their words, and see their actions and manner of living, it would make them think either there is no God,
If a Heathen should hear their words, and see their actions and manner of living, it would make them think either there is no God,
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or that the God of the Christians is a false God;
or that the God of the Christians is a false God;
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of such it is said, That the prayers of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord.
of such it is said, That the Prayers of the wicked Are an abomination to the Lord.
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4. Lastly, They are opposed to Unbelievers; Christ being the Object of Faith, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
4. Lastly, They Are opposed to Unbelievers; christ being the Object of Faith, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life;
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through whose Name alone we are welcome to God:
through whose Name alone we Are welcome to God:
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As Christ saith, Whatever ye ask in my Name believingly, it shall be granted to you.
As christ Says, Whatever you ask in my Name believingly, it shall be granted to you.
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And again, There is no Name under Heaven whereby we can be saved, but the Name of Jesus Christ only.
And again, There is no Name under Heaven whereby we can be saved, but the Name of jesus christ only.
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So that without Faith in his Name, whereby any one accepts and depends upon Christ as a Saviour and Deliverer, he cannot expect to prevail with God in Prayer;
So that without Faith in his Name, whereby any one accepts and depends upon christ as a Saviour and Deliverer, he cannot expect to prevail with God in Prayer;
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God will be entreated only of those who have by Faith embraced the Lord Jesus, whom the Gospel by the appointment of God holds forth to be a Saviour to lost sinners:
God will be entreated only of those who have by Faith embraced the Lord jesus, whom the Gospel by the appointment of God holds forth to be a Saviour to lost Sinners:
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otherwise the Prayers of a Turk would be as acceptabie to God, as the Prayers of a Christian;
otherwise the Prayers of a Turk would be as acceptabie to God, as the Prayers of a Christian;
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Nay, the Prayers of a Jew, who scornfully deny Christ to be come in the flesh, may do as much in Heaven,
Nay, the Prayers of a Jew, who scornfully deny christ to be come in the Flesh, may do as much in Heaven,
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as the Prayers of one who savingly believes in Christ: No, such shall one day know that there is one, and but one true God,
as the Prayers of one who savingly believes in christ: No, such shall one day know that there is one, and but one true God,
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and that Jesus Christ his Son is the appointed way of Salvation, and that they only who truly believe on him, to a receiving the Kingdom of his Spirit and Grace in their hearts, to regeneration and holiness, are those Servants of whom God will be entreated in mercy, either for publike or private blessings.
and that jesus christ his Son is the appointed Way of Salvation, and that they only who truly believe on him, to a receiving the Kingdom of his Spirit and Grace in their hearts, to regeneration and holiness, Are those Servants of whom God will be entreated in mercy, either for public or private blessings.
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To clear this, I could give you many instances; take only two or three.
To clear this, I could give you many instances; take only two or three.
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When God laid a Judgement upon the family of Ahimelech, saith God to him, Go to Abraham, for he is a Prophet, he shall pray for you, him I will hear.
When God laid a Judgement upon the family of Ahimelech, Says God to him, Go to Abraham, for he is a Prophet, he shall pray for you, him I will hear.
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And in the last Chapter of Job, ver. 38:
And in the last Chapter of Job, ver. 38:
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Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job,
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and offer up for your selves a burnt-offering, and my servant Job shall pray for you,
and offer up for your selves a Burnt-offering, and my servant Job shall pray for you,
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for him will I accept, lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, like my servant Job. for him will I accept, lest I deal with you After your folly, in that you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, like my servant Job.
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How unexpected was this to these men, that this despised Job, whom they endeavored so much to convict of hypocrisie is only accepted of God,
How unexpected was this to these men, that this despised Job, whom they endeavoured so much to convict of hypocrisy is only accepted of God,
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and to him they must go to pray and entreat God for them? So,
and to him they must go to pray and entreat God for them? So,
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though Jeremiah was a man of sorrows, and much despised of all sorts in his time,
though Jeremiah was a man of sorrows, and much despised of all sorts in his time,
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yet the time came when Zedekiah the King sent his honourable Messengers to Jeremy, saying, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us, as in Jer. 37. verse 3. So we read in the Acts concerning the Jews, however they had despised the Lord of Life, as also his Apostles,
yet the time Come when Zedekiah the King sent his honourable Messengers to Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us, as in Jer. 37. verse 3. So we read in the Acts Concerning the jews, however they had despised the Lord of Life, as also his Apostles,
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yet being convinced of their sin and lost condition by their Ministery and Preaching, they came to those despised Apostles, crying out in bitterness of spirit, Men and Brethren, what shall we do? So the Goaler ye read of in the Acts, who no doubt helped on the persecution of the Apostles by his rude and course usage;
yet being convinced of their since and lost condition by their Ministry and Preaching, they Come to those despised Apostles, crying out in bitterness of Spirit, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? So the Goalkeeper you read of in the Acts, who no doubt helped on the persecution of the Apostles by his rude and course usage;
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yet when God broke in upon his Soul with a mighty convincing and astonishing power, he came trembling to those very men, whom he had not long before put in the stocks, crying out, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? These instances shall suffice to shew us, that God is only entreated by his Servants;
yet when God broke in upon his Soul with a mighty convincing and astonishing power, he Come trembling to those very men, whom he had not long before put in the stocks, crying out, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? These instances shall suffice to show us, that God is only entreated by his Servants;
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and that whose persons are accepted in Christ, their Prayers only are powerful with God. I might give several Reasons for this:
and that whose Persons Are accepted in christ, their Prayers only Are powerful with God. I might give several Reasons for this:
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But I hasten to the Use. Ʋse. First, If so, then I beseech you learn to prize holiness and godliness:
But I hasten to the Use. Ʋse. First, If so, then I beseech you Learn to prize holiness and godliness:
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for though no man is accepted for his holiness, yet no man without holiness shall ever see God, or be accepted of God.
for though no man is accepted for his holiness, yet no man without holiness shall ever see God, or be accepted of God.
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Let not your eye be upon what the World magnifies, but upon what God delights in.
Let not your eye be upon what the World Magnifies, but upon what God delights in.
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For that which is in high esteem with men, may be an abomination with God:
For that which is in high esteem with men, may be an abomination with God:
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all the Dignities of this world cannot give you the worth that Godliness will put upon you;
all the Dignities of this world cannot give you the worth that Godliness will put upon you;
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this makes a man weigh down a thousand of the Sons of Belial. Wicked and prophane wretches are as the dross of the earth,
this makes a man weigh down a thousand of the Sons of Belial. Wicked and profane wretches Are as the dross of the earth,
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while the Godly Christian is as gold in God's sight; God will only be entreated of such:
while the Godly Christian is as gold in God's sighed; God will only be entreated of such:
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Oh! then give Godliness its due honour and regard:
Oh! then give Godliness its due honour and regard:
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Let all scoffing Ishmaels take heed they be not found guilty and answerable at the great day of Judgment,
Let all scoffing Ishmaels take heed they be not found guilty and answerable At the great day of Judgement,
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for abasing and abusing that which God will honour, and takes more pleasure in than in any thing besides here below.
for abasing and abusing that which God will honour, and Takes more pleasure in than in any thing beside Here below.
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There are many, too many for the welfare of the Nation, who do not only take pleasure in an impious loosness of Conversation,
There Are many, too many for the welfare of the nation, who do not only take pleasure in an impious looseness of Conversation,
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but in railing and scoffing vent their foolish malice against religiousness, purity, and strictness of life:
but in railing and scoffing vent their foolish malice against religiousness, purity, and strictness of life:
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let such take heed, for in so doing they fight against God, who sets a value upon his Holy Ones, that tremble at his word,
let such take heed, for in so doing they fight against God, who sets a valve upon his Holy Ones, that tremble At his word,
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and will hear them, when all the earth shall be silent before him.
and will hear them, when all the earth shall be silent before him.
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2. Secondly, Let it invite you all this day that are out of Christ, to come in and accept of him and his ways:
2. Secondly, Let it invite you all this day that Are out of christ, to come in and accept of him and his ways:
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this priviledge and honor will one day be considerable to you;
this privilege and honour will one day be considerable to you;
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to which you can never attain, but by espousing Christ, his interest, & ways, by Faith.
to which you can never attain, but by espousing christ, his Interest, & ways, by Faith.
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3. Thirdly, Then you that have an interest in God, and acceptance through Christ, improve it at the Throne of Grace,
3. Thirdly, Then you that have an Interest in God, and acceptance through christ, improve it At the Throne of Grace,
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for the King and all that are in Authority;
for the King and all that Are in authority;
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who knows what Judgments you may divert, what blessings you may draw down upon the Nation? Luther was so great an admirer of Prayer, that he almost called it Omnipotent. Prayer is not for a private use only, but for a publike good.
who knows what Judgments you may divert, what blessings you may draw down upon the nation? Luther was so great an admirer of Prayer, that he almost called it Omnipotent. Prayer is not for a private use only, but for a public good.
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As Trading men use their Treasures for advantage and gain to themselves and others, so do you improve your Grace and heavenly Interest,
As Trading men use their Treasures for advantage and gain to themselves and Others, so do you improve your Grace and heavenly Interest,
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so as the Nation may fare the better for you, by the fervencie and powerfulness of your Prayers for the King, Parliament,
so as the nation may fare the better for you, by the fervency and powerfulness of your Prayers for the King, Parliament,
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and those that have lawful Authority in their hands:
and those that have lawful authority in their hands:
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let it appear who is your Father, of what Family, and of what spirit ye are;
let it appear who is your Father, of what Family, and of what Spirit you Are;
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that ye may give a proof to the world of the Divinity of those Principles and Perswasions you adhere to so strictly.
that you may give a proof to the world of the Divinity of those Principles and Persuasions you adhere to so strictly.
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Thus God's people in all former times have done:
Thus God's people in all former times have done:
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So Jechonias in his Captive state, caused a Collection of money to be made, and sent it to Jerusalem, with a Letter, saying, We have sent you money to buy sacrifices of meat-offerings and drink-offerings,
So Jeconiah in his Captive state, caused a Collection of money to be made, and sent it to Jerusalem, with a letter, saying, We have sent you money to buy Sacrifices of Meat offerings and Drink offerings,
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and sweet odours, that ye may offer them upon the Altar that is at Jerusalem,
and sweet odours, that you may offer them upon the Altar that is At Jerusalem,
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and pray for the life of Nebuchadnezzar, and for the life of Belteshazzar his son, that their days on earth may be as the days of Heaven. and pray for the life of Nebuchadnezzar, and for the life of Belteshazzar his son, that their days on earth may be as the days of Heaven.
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Thus he seemed to approve the Divinity and Innocencie of that Religion they professed, which however it differed from,
Thus he seemed to approve the Divinity and Innocence of that Religion they professed, which however it differed from,
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or contradicted the Babylonish Idolatry, yet was not inconsistent with, but useful to their Civil State and Government.
or contradicted the Babylonish Idolatry, yet was not inconsistent with, but useful to their Civil State and Government.
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And Cyprian being accused of Rebellion, makes this the proof his innocencie, saying, How can that be? for the world knows that we pray for the King,
And Cyprian being accused of Rebellion, makes this the proof his innocence, saying, How can that be? for the world knows that we pray for the King,
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and the welfare of his Government.
and the welfare of his Government.
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So Tertullian in his Apology for the Christians in his time, gives this as a proof that the Christian Religion was a holy and peaceable Religion:
So Tertullian in his Apology for the Christians in his time, gives this as a proof that the Christian Religion was a holy and peaceable Religion:
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for, saith he, in our Prayers we seek God for the life of the Emperour, for his prosperous state and reign;
for, Says he, in our Prayers we seek God for the life of the Emperor, for his prosperous state and Reign;
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that God would give him a quiet house, wise Councellors, and valiant Souldiers:
that God would give him a quiet house, wise Councillors, and valiant Soldiers:
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And how agreeable is this to the Doctrine of the Scriptures mentioned before? A duty not only acceptable to Governours,
And how agreeable is this to the Doctrine of the Scriptures mentioned before? A duty not only acceptable to Governors,
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but also to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
but also to our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
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Oh! then pray and cry earnestly to God for those that are over us, That in their peace ye may have peace,
Oh! then pray and cry earnestly to God for those that Are over us, That in their peace you may have peace,
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and that under them ye may lead a quiet life, in all godliness and honesty. and that under them you may led a quiet life, in all godliness and honesty.
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4. Ʋse. Fourthly, Then be not offended at reproaches and scorns you meet withal in the ways of God:
4. Ʋse. Fourthly, Then be not offended At Reproaches and scorns you meet withal in the ways of God:
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If God will thus, and otherwise honour his people, do you think that men can dishonour you? Indeed,
If God will thus, and otherwise honour his people, do you think that men can dishonour you? Indeed,
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if things and persons were to be accounted as the world judgeth of them, then the most holy ones and ways are the most vile and abominable;
if things and Persons were to be accounted as the world Judgeth of them, then the most holy ones and ways Are the most vile and abominable;
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yea, the off-scouring of all things;
yea, the offscouring of all things;
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but God speaks otherwise of you, and of his ways, to which we ought to attend, and bear our selves upon;
but God speaks otherwise of you, and of his ways, to which we ought to attend, and bear our selves upon;
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and happy are they who are not offended at the ways of God, whatever they meet with from men;
and happy Are they who Are not offended At the ways of God, whatever they meet with from men;
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yea, when they speak all manner of evil against you falsly for Christs sake;
yea, when they speak all manner of evil against you falsely for Christ sake;
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for so have the most eminent Servants of God fared in the world, who yet were of more value with God than thousands of others,
for so have the most eminent Servants of God fared in the world, who yet were of more valve with God than thousands of Others,
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for of such only in all times of difficulties God hath been entreated;
for of such only in all times of difficulties God hath been entreated;
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yea, God hath, and oft doth bring it about in his Providence, that the world doth own and acknowledge the worth of a godly state,
yea, God hath, and oft does bring it about in his Providence, that the world does own and acknowledge the worth of a godly state,
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and priviledge of a holy man, and much desires that happiness;
and privilege of a holy man, and much Desires that happiness;
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namely, when he inflicts terrors upon a wicked man, either of death, or hell, How doth he then bless the state of the Righteous!
namely, when he inflicts terrors upon a wicked man, either of death, or hell, How does he then bless the state of the Righteous!
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what would he not give to be in the state of a godly and holy man, to be assured of the pardon of his sins, of the everlasting love of God to his Soul? How doth he condemn and curse his evil life and wicked ways,
what would he not give to be in the state of a godly and holy man, to be assured of the pardon of his Sins, of the everlasting love of God to his Soul? How does he condemn and curse his evil life and wicked ways,
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and call for the Prayer of the righteous, or of those that fear God, that they may prevail with God for him? as we have in Job 33. verse 21, 22. His flesh is consumed, his bones that were not seen stick out, his Soul draweth near to the grave,
and call for the Prayer of the righteous, or of those that Fear God, that they may prevail with God for him? as we have in Job 33. verse 21, 22. His Flesh is consumed, his bones that were not seen stick out, his Soul draws near to the grave,
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and his life to the destroyers.
and his life to the destroyers.
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If there be a messenger with him, an Interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness,
If there be a Messenger with him, an Interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness,
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then he is gratious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit. Then, Oh pray!then he is gracious unto him, and Says, Deliver him from going down to the pit. Then, O pray!
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that God would shew mercy to pardon his sin, to save his Soul, to deliver him from eternal torments.
that God would show mercy to pardon his since, to save his Soul, to deliver him from Eternal torments.
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Thus many times, when God besets even a wicked man with terrors, and hath him as Balaam betwixt two walls,
Thus many times, when God besets even a wicked man with terrors, and hath him as balaam betwixt two walls,
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then his language is, Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my later end be like his.
then his language is, Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my later end be like his.
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This God doth, that he might raise the price and value of his Children in the world,
This God does, that he might raise the price and valve of his Children in the world,
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and honour them even in the eyes of men, who are careless of his Honour and Glory.
and honour them even in the eyes of men, who Are careless of his Honour and Glory.
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5. Lastly, By way of Use, then I beseech you that fear God, that profess strictness of Principles and Perswasions differing in some things from the way of others, that ye will so walk and behave your selves in all holiness of Conversation, that you may evidence to the world the holiness and harmlesness of your differing Imaginations and ways:
5. Lastly, By Way of Use, then I beseech you that Fear God, that profess strictness of Principles and Persuasions differing in Some things from the Way of Others, that you will so walk and behave your selves in all holiness of Conversation, that you may evidence to the world the holiness and harmlessness of your differing Imaginations and ways:
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Consider what is that which hath made every Age so backward to allow any Reformation or change relating to Religious worship,
Consider what is that which hath made every Age so backward to allow any Reformation or change relating to Religious worship,
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but a secret jealousie that it would tend to innovate or disturb the Peace & Civil Government of the Nation.
but a secret jealousy that it would tend to innovate or disturb the Peace & Civil Government of the nation.
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Certainly Christianity in the highest profession and practice of it, did never truly prejudice the affairs of the world:
Certainly Christianity in the highest profession and practice of it, did never truly prejudice the affairs of the world:
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and if any, in any Age, have under that badge & profession done or acted any thing injurious to Government or Governours, it is not from the tendencie and conduct of Christian Principles,
and if any, in any Age, have under that badge & profession done or acted any thing injurious to Government or Governors, it is not from the tendency and conduct of Christian Principles,
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but from the fury and misleading of their own lusts, and carnal Interests.
but from the fury and misleading of their own Lustiest, and carnal Interests.
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Therefore I beseech you so to walk, as to null and make void the common accusations against holiness,
Therefore I beseech you so to walk, as to null and make void the Common accusations against holiness,
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and stop the mouths of unreasonable Enemies and Accusers.
and stop the mouths of unreasonable Enemies and Accusers.
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To be so gratious in word and action, so righteous, just, humble, patient, selfdenying, giving up your selves to the obedience of the Truth, not minding this world so much,
To be so gracious in word and actium, so righteous, just, humble, patient, Self-denying, giving up your selves to the Obedience of the Truth, not minding this world so much,
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as the great Concernments of Eternity;
as the great Concernments of Eternity;
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that you may be accounted a people worthy of your Christian Profession, and of the name of holiness and purity that is upon you;
that you may be accounted a people worthy of your Christian Profession, and of the name of holiness and purity that is upon you;
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worthy of your Gospel liberty, the most desirable blessing of your life;
worthy of your Gospel liberty, the most desirable blessing of your life;
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and worthy to be called on for Prayer and Supplications for the afflicted, for the Nation,
and worthy to be called on for Prayer and Supplications for the afflicted, for the nation,
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yea, for the life of the King, and for the prosperity of the People. FINIS.
yea, for the life of the King, and for the Prosperity of the People. FINIS.
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