A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons at St. Margarets Westminster, upon December the 11th, 1695 being the solemn day of fasting and humiliation for imploring the blessing of Almighty God upon the consultations of this present Parliament / by William Hayley.

Hayley, William, 1657-1715
Publisher: Printed for Jacob Tonson
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1696
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A43126 ESTC ID: R25421 STC ID: H1211
Subject Headings: Fast-day sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A FAST-SERMON BEFORE THE House of Commons. A FAST-SERMON BEFORE THE House of Commons. dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 EZRA VIII. 21. Then I proclaimed a Fast there — that we might afflict our selves before our God, to seek of him a right way, EZRA VIII. 21. Then I proclaimed a Fast there — that we might afflict our selves before our God, to seek of him a right Way, np1 np1. crd cs pns11 vvd dt j pc-acp — d pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
2 for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. p-acp pno12, cc p-acp po12 j pi2, cc p-acp d po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
3 THE Words are a part of the Relation, which Ezra the Scribe gives of his Conduct, in leading back a Remnant of Israel from their Captivity. THE Words Are a part of the Relation, which Ezra the Scribe gives of his Conduct, in leading back a Remnant of Israel from their Captivity. dt n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq np1 dt vvi vvz pp-f po31 vvb, p-acp vvg av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 They had been, since the time of Nebuchadnezzar, who carried them from their own Country, Sojourners in a strange Land, Subjects to a Foreign Prince, They had been, since the time of Nebuchadnezzar, who carried them from their own Country, Sojourners in a strange Land, Subject's to a Foreign Prince, pns32 vhd vbn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd pno32 p-acp po32 d n1, n2 p-acp dt j n1, n2-jn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 and deprived of the Protection of their Laws, the Glory of their Temple, and the Exercise of their Religion: and deprived of the Protection of their Laws, the Glory of their Temple, and the Exercise of their Religion: cc vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 But it having pleased God, after some years Chastisement, to turn their Captivity, and to put it into the Heart of Cyrus, to grant, But it having pleased God, After Some Years Chastisement, to turn their Captivity, and to put it into the Heart of Cyrus, to grant, cc-acp pn31 vhg vvn np1, p-acp d n2 n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 and of Darius to confirm, the Restauration of their Temple, a part of that unfortunate People were now resettled in Ierusalem and the Cities of Iudah. And by the favour of Artaxerxes, another Portion of them were to be led by Ezra, to a Re-establishment in their own Country, and of Darius to confirm, the Restauration of their Temple, a part of that unfortunate People were now resettled in Ierusalem and the Cities of Iudah. And by the favour of Artaxerxes, Another Portion of them were to be led by Ezra, to a Re-establishment in their own Country, cc pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 vbdr av j p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j-jn n1 pp-f pno32 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 and to the Enjoyment of their ancient Laws and Religion. and to the Enjoyment of their ancient Laws and Religion. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 They were now assembled together at the River Ahava, in the Borders of Assyria; joyful in their deliverance from a Foreign, They were now assembled together At the River Ahava, in the Borders of Assyria; joyful in their deliverance from a Foreign, pns32 vbdr av vvn av p-acp dt n1 np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 and their prospect of their Native Land; and their prospect of their Native Land; cc po32 n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 but however great the Blessing, and how sweet soever their Hopes were, they were not unmix'd with Fears and doubtful Apprehensions, but however great the Blessing, and how sweet soever their Hope's were, they were not unmixed with Fears and doubtful Apprehensions, cc-acp c-acp j dt n1, cc c-crq j av po32 ng1 vbdr, pns32 vbdr xx vvn p-acp n2 cc j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 for they were to pass thro' People that were Enemies to their Name and Nation; for they were to pass through People that were Enemies to their Name and nation; c-acp pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cst vbdr n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 and they had reason to expect all the Opposition their Malice could make, and all the Obstructions their Spite could contrive, to disturb their Journey, and prevent their Settlement. and they had reason to expect all the Opposition their Malice could make, and all the Obstructions their Spite could contrive, to disturb their Journey, and prevent their Settlement. cc pns32 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 po32 n1 vmd vvi, cc d dt n2 po32 n1 vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 And for this Reason their wise Conductor look'd upon it as the most prudent and rational Course he could take, And for this Reason their wise Conductor looked upon it as the most prudent and rational Course he could take, cc p-acp d n1 po32 j n1 vvd p-acp pn31 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pns31 vmd vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
15 and what was like to procure the most certain success to his Expedition, to begin the undertaking with a solemn Approach to God in Fasting and Praying, that the same Goodness which had begun their Deliverance would perfect it, and what was like to procure the most certain success to his Expedition, to begin the undertaking with a solemn Approach to God in Fasting and Praying, that the same goodness which had begun their Deliverance would perfect it, cc r-crq vbds av-j pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg cc vvg, cst dt d n1 r-crq vhd vvn po32 n1 vmd vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
16 and direct them to the taking of such measures, and the using of such means, and Direct them to the taking of such measures, and the using of such means, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, cc dt vvg pp-f d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
17 as the Divine Wisdom saw most conducing to the safety of their March, and to their Reestablishment in their Land. Then I proclaimed a Fast there — that we might afflict our selves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, as the Divine Wisdom saw most conducing to the safety of their March, and to their Reestablishment in their Land. Then I proclaimed a Fast there — that we might afflict our selves before our God, to seek of him a right Way for us, c-acp dt j-jn n1 vvd av-ds vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 av pns11 vvd dt j pc-acp — d pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
18 and for our little ones, and for all our substance. and for our little ones, and for all our substance. cc p-acp po12 j pi2, cc p-acp d po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
19 We cannot easily hear this Story, without reflecting on some kind of Parallel that runs between it, We cannot Easily hear this Story, without reflecting on Some kind of Parallel that runs between it, pns12 vmbx av-j vvi d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
20 and our own past and present Circumstances; and our own past and present circumstances; cc po12 d j cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
21 how near we our selves were brought to a sort of Captivity, even in our own Land. There lay before us the dismal Prospect of Slavery in our Persons, Consciences, how near we our selves were brought to a sort of Captivity, even in our own Land. There lay before us the dismal Prospect of Slavery in our Persons, Consciences, c-crq av-j pns12 po12 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp po12 d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
22 and Estates, and what made it yet more grievous, in this very Island, a place, which God had bless'd with a long Possession of a just Liberty, and well regulated Government. and Estates, and what made it yet more grievous, in this very Island, a place, which God had blessed with a long Possession of a just Liberty, and well regulated Government. cc n2, cc q-crq vvd pn31 av av-dc j, p-acp d j n1, dt n1, r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc av j-vvn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
23 We saw a strange Worship eager to extirpate our purer Religion, our Laws just submitting to an Arbitrary Sway, We saw a strange Worship eager to extirpate our Purer Religion, our Laws just submitting to an Arbitrary Sway, pns12 vvd dt j n1 j pc-acp vvi po12 jc n1, po12 n2 av vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
24 and both Church and State, by the Artifice of our Enemies abroad, and the Violence of those at home, upon the Brink of Subjection to a Foreign Power. and both Church and State, by the Artifice of our Enemies abroad, and the Violence of those At home, upon the Brink of Subjection to a Foreign Power. cc d n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 av, cc dt n1 pp-f d p-acp n1-an, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
25 It hath pleased God to Bless us with the grateful Surprize of a Deliverance from these great Evils, to turn our steps, It hath pleased God to Bless us with the grateful Surprise of a Deliverance from these great Evils, to turn our steps, pn31 vhz vvn np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j n2-jn, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
26 and to set us on our way toward Settlement and Peace, and the Establishment and Security of our Religion and Laws. and to Set us on our Way towards Settlement and Peace, and the Establishment and Security of our Religion and Laws. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
27 And we are now here before him, to beg a Blessing upon the Counsels of those, who are studying and and consulting upon the best Methods for the furtherance of so great Ends, And we Are now Here before him, to beg a Blessing upon the Counsels of those, who Are studying and and consulting upon the best Methods for the furtherance of so great Ends, cc pns12 vbr av av p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, r-crq vbr vvg cc cc vvg p-acp dt js n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
28 and therefore we ought to imitate, and to exceed, if possible, the Humiliation of this Jewish Remnant in our Fast, and Therefore we ought to imitate, and to exceed, if possible, the Humiliation of this Jewish Remnant in our Fast, cc av pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi, cs j, dt n1 pp-f d jp n1 p-acp po12 j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
29 and their Devotion in our Prayers to the God of Heaven, who has brought us thus far; and their Devotion in our Prayers to the God of Heaven, who has brought us thus Far; cc po32 n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 av av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
30 considering that we now make our Addresses, not for a handful of our Countrymen, but for our whole Nation; considering that we now make our Addresses, not for a handful of our Countrymen, but for our Whole nation; vvg cst pns12 av vvb po12 n2, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp p-acp po12 j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
31 for the Security and Happiness immediately of Three-Kingdoms, and by Consequence of all the reform'd Churches, for the Security and Happiness immediately of Three-Kingdoms, and by Consequence of all the reformed Churches, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av-j pp-f n2, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d dt vvn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
32 and the greatest part of the States of Europe. And we are concerned (as these Iews were) for our selves, for our little ones, and for all our substance. and the greatest part of the States of Europe. And we Are concerned (as these Iews were) for our selves, for our little ones, and for all our substance. cc dt js n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. cc pns12 vbr vvn (c-acp d np2 vbdr) p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 j pi2, cc p-acp d po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
33 I. For our selves; who have asserted our Native Rights and Liberties, and therefore must be the most unfortunate of all Men, I. For our selves; who have asserted our Native Rights and Liberties, and Therefore must be the most unfortunate of all Men, np1 p-acp po12 n2; r-crq vhb vvn po12 j-jn n2-jn cc n2, cc av vmb vbi dt av-ds j pp-f d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
34 if at last we come to lose them; if At last we come to loose them; cs p-acp ord pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
35 who have stood up for the Reformed Religion, and the Preservation of our Church, as it is happily established amongst us; who have stood up for the Reformed Religion, and the Preservation of our Church, as it is happily established among us; r-crq vhb vvn a-acp p-acp dt vvn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
36 and who therefore can with less Patience see Error and Superstition invade our Temples, and corrupt our Brethren, the Temples of the living God. and who Therefore can with less Patience see Error and Superstition invade our Temples, and corrupt our Brothers, the Temples of the living God. cc r-crq av vmb p-acp dc n1 vvi n1 cc n1 vvb po12 n2, cc vvi po12 n2, dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
37 And who have personally exasperated the Enemies of both our Liberties and Religion; have thwarted their Projects, baffled their Hopes, And who have personally exasperated the Enemies of both our Liberties and Religion; have thwarted their Projects, baffled their Hope's, cc q-crq vhb av-j vvn dt n2 pp-f d po12 n2 cc n1; vhb vvn po32 n2, vvn po32 ng1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
38 and turned the Mischief they designed us upon their own Heads; and turned the Mischief they designed us upon their own Heads; cc vvd dt n1 pns32 vvd pno12 p-acp po32 d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
39 and therefore, should they ever prevail, must expect the highest Degrees of their Rage, and the redoubled Violence of their Malice and Cruelty. and Therefore, should they ever prevail, must expect the highest Degrees of their Rage, and the redoubled Violence of their Malice and Cruelty. cc av, vmd pns32 av vvi, vmb vvi dt js n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
40 II. For our little ones, whose Trustees and Guardians we are, to whom we ought with our Blood to conveigh the Rights and Privileges that accompany it; II For our little ones, whose Trustees and Guardians we Are, to whom we ought with our Blood to convey the Rights and Privileges that accompany it; crd p-acp po12 j pi2, rg-crq n2 cc n2 pns12 vbr, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmd p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn cc n2 d vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
41 that as we have been instrumental in giving them Life, we may be likewise so, in handing down to them those things, without which Life would scarce be desirable: that as we have been instrumental in giving them Life, we may be likewise so, in handing down to them those things, without which Life would scarce be desirable: cst c-acp pns12 vhb vbn j p-acp vvg pno32 n1, pns12 vmb vbi av av, p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp pno32 d n2, p-acp r-crq n1 vmd av-j vbi j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
42 For whom, if we have any natural Tenderness, we must be concerned both for their Souls and Bodies, that the one be not blinded with Ignorance or Error, For whom, if we have any natural Tenderness, we must be concerned both for their Souls and Bodies, that the one be not blinded with Ignorance or Error, c-acp ro-crq, cs pns12 vhb d j n1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn av-d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cst dt crd vbb xx vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
43 and led out of the Way of Salvation; and led out of the Way of Salvation; cc vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
44 and that the other be not enslaved to the Will of those, who seek only their own Grandeur, and that the other be not enslaved to the Will of those, who seek only their own Grandeur, cc cst dt j-jn vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq vvb av-j po32 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
45 and have no regard to publick Good. and have no regard to public Good. cc vhb dx n1 p-acp j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
46 Lest, if we be wanting in our care for Posterity, we be justly reproached as unsensible of the common Tendency of human Nature, Lest, if we be wanting in our care for Posterity, we be justly reproached as unsensible of the Common Tendency of human Nature, cs, cs pns12 vbb vvg p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vbb av-j vvn p-acp j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
47 and unworthy of those Rights, which the Vigilance and Courage of our Ancestors have continued to us. III. For our substance, which makes this Nation considerable in the World, and furnishes us with means for its Preservation; and unworthy of those Rights, which the Vigilance and Courage of our Ancestors have continued to us. III. For our substance, which makes this nation considerable in the World, and furnishes us with means for its Preservation; cc j pp-f d n2-jn, r-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 vhb vvn p-acp pno12. np1. p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vvz d n1 j p-acp dt n1, cc vvz pno12 p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
48 which our Enemies have long envied; which our Enemies have long envied; r-crq po12 n2 vhb av-j vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
49 which they would have devoured at once, had not Providence over-ruled them, but which they continue with all their Policy still to undermine. which they would have devoured At once, had not Providence overruled them, but which they continue with all their Policy still to undermine. r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp a-acp, vhd xx n1 j pno32, cc-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d po32 n1 av pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
50 And it must be confessed, that they have been but too successful in it, by obstructing our Commerce abroad; And it must be confessed, that they have been but too successful in it, by obstructing our Commerce abroad; cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns32 vhb vbn p-acp av j p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg po12 n1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
51 and wicked Men among our selves have contributed to the same end, in disturbing that at home, and wicked Men among our selves have contributed to the same end, in disturbing that At home, cc j n2 p-acp po12 n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt d n1, p-acp vvg cst p-acp n1-an, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
52 and robbing the Publick by the Corruption of our Coyn. And these are Evils of so dangerous a Consequence, that it becomes as necessary for us by our Counsels to countermine and stop the Progress of them, and robbing the Public by the Corruption of our Coyn. And these Are Evils of so dangerous a Consequence, that it becomes as necessary for us by our Counsels to countermine and stop the Progress of them, cc vvg dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc d vbr n2-jn pp-f av j dt n1, cst pn31 vvz p-acp j p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
53 as by our Arms, to oppose that Power which appears against us in the Field. as by our Arms, to oppose that Power which appears against us in the Field. c-acp p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
54 That we may secure those Advantages which God has given us above our Neighbours, and that we may not forfeit the Kindness of Heaven by our own Remissness and want of Care; That we may secure those Advantages which God has given us above our Neighbours, and that we may not forfeit the Kindness of Heaven by our own Remissness and want of Care; cst pns12 vmb vvi d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp po12 n2, cc cst pns12 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
55 or betray the Favour of Nature and Providence, which seem to have designed us for a Rich and a Powerful People. or betray the Favour of Nature and Providence, which seem to have designed us for a Rich and a Powerful People. cc vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vhi vvn pno12 p-acp dt j cc dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
56 These are all very great and weighty Articles, and therefore it highly becomes us to behave our selves under them, These Are all very great and weighty Articles, and Therefore it highly becomes us to behave our selves under them, d vbr av-d av j cc j n2, cc av pn31 av-j vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
57 as Persons that have a Sense of their Importance; as Persons that have a Sense of their Importance; c-acp n2 cst vhb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
58 and to begin there, where Reason, and Piety, and the Words of my Text lead us; and to begin there, where Reason, and Piety, and the Words of my Text led us; cc pc-acp vvi a-acp, c-crq n1, cc n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 vvb pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
59 to invoke the Assistance of Heaven for our Counsellors, and those that watch over us, To fast, and afflict our selvesbefore our God, to invoke the Assistance of Heaven for our Counsellors, and those that watch over us, To fast, and afflict our selvesbefore our God, p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc d cst vvb p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi, cc vvb po12 n1 po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
60 and to seek of him a right way, for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. and to seek of him a right Way, for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 dt j-jn n1, p-acp pno12, cc p-acp po12 j pi2, cc p-acp d po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
61 Now in Order to this end, I shall in my Discourse upon these words, propose to my self this following Method. Now in Order to this end, I shall in my Discourse upon these words, propose to my self this following Method. av p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb p-acp po11 n1 p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp po11 n1 d j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
62 1st, To shew that the best means to procure Success upon our Counsels and Endeavours, is to seek to God for his Blessing. 1st, To show that the best means to procure Success upon our Counsels and Endeavours, is to seek to God for his Blessing. ord, pc-acp vvi cst dt js n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
63 2dly, That solemn Fasting is a very proper Method to be used in such Addresses to God. 2dly, That solemn Fasting is a very proper Method to be used in such Addresses to God. av, cst j n-vvg vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
64 3dly, I shall reflect how much we of this Nation are particularly obliged to a devout performance of this Duty. 3dly, I shall reflect how much we of this nation Are particularly obliged to a devout performance of this Duty. av, pns11 vmb vvi c-crq av-d pns12 pp-f d n1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
65 4thly, I shall enquire what conduct will be proper for us, in order to obtain that Blessing which we seek of God in this Solemnity. 4thly, I shall inquire what conduct will be proper for us, in order to obtain that Blessing which we seek of God in this Solemnity. j, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
66 1. I begin with the first. 1. I begin with the First. crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
67 To shew that the best means to procure Success upon our Counsels and Endeavours, is to seek to God for his Blessing. To show that the best means to procure Success upon our Counsels and Endeavours, is to seek to God for his Blessing. p-acp n1 cst dt js n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
68 This is a Truth that plainly results from the very first Principles upon which all Religion is built; This is a Truth that plainly results from the very First Principles upon which all Religion is built; d vbz dt n1 cst av-j vvz p-acp dt av ord n2 p-acp r-crq d n1 vbz vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
69 That there is a God of infinite Power who governs the World, and can dispose all Things in it to such Ends as are agreeable to his good Will and Pleasure; That there is a God of infinite Power who governs the World, and can dispose all Things in it to such Ends as Are agreeable to his good Will and Pleasure; cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, cc vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr j p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
70 That Human Policy and Strength are of no moment when they come in opposition to his Providence; That Human Policy and Strength Are of no moment when they come in opposition to his Providence; cst j n1 cc n1 vbr pp-f dx n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
71 and that, as the Wise Man expresseth it, There is no Wisdom, nor Understanding, nor Counsel against the Lord, and that this God has a particular Care of those who serve him Faithfully; and that, as the Wise Man Expresses it, There is no Wisdom, nor Understanding, nor Counsel against the Lord, and that this God has a particular Care of those who serve him Faithfully; cc cst, c-acp dt j n1 vvz pn31, a-acp vbz dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst d np1 vhz dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb pno31 av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
72 who call upon him with Devout Hearts, direct their designs to his Glory, and depend on his assistance in the Execution of them. who call upon him with Devout Hearts, Direct their designs to his Glory, and depend on his assistance in the Execution of them. q-crq vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2, vvb po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
73 Now though this Supreme Governor of the World may, if he please, alter the Course of Nature, Now though this Supreme Governor of the World may, if he please, altar the Course of Nature, av cs d j n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb, cs pns31 vvb, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
74 for the effecting his Purposes, and hath frequently made use of a miraculous Power, for the Assistance or Deliverance of his Servants; for the effecting his Purposes, and hath frequently made use of a miraculous Power, for the Assistance or Deliverance of his Servants; p-acp dt vvg po31 n2, cc vhz av-j vvn n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
75 has rendred the wisest Counsels, and the most powerful Means, fruitless and abortive; has rendered the Wisest Counsels, and the most powerful Means, fruitless and abortive; vhz vvn dt js n2, cc dt av-ds j n2, j cc j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
76 yet he generally conveys his Blessing by the more common Methods of his Providence, directing those who are the Defenders of Truth and Iustice, by the Influence of his good Spirit, to the wisest Counsels, yet he generally conveys his Blessing by the more Common Methods of his Providence, directing those who Are the Defenders of Truth and justice, by the Influence of his good Spirit, to the Wisest Counsels, av pns31 av-j vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvg d r-crq vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt js n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
77 and the most proper Methods, and infatuating the Enemies of his Church and People; carrying them headlong to rash, and the most proper Methods, and infatuating the Enemies of his Church and People; carrying them headlong to rash, cc dt av-ds j n2, cc j-vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1; vvg pno32 av-j p-acp j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
78 or rendring them deaf to wise Counsels, as he did particularly to that of Achitophell. Thus Eliphaz remarketh in the 5th of Iob, 13, &c. He taketh the Wise in their own Craftiness, or rendering them deaf to wise Counsels, as he did particularly to that of Achitophel. Thus Eliphaz remarketh in the 5th of Job, 13, etc. He Takes the Wise in their own Craftiness, cc vvg pno32 j p-acp j n2, c-acp pns31 vdd av-j p-acp d pp-f np1. av np1 vvz p-acp dt ord pp-f np1, crd, av pns31 vvz dt j p-acp po32 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
79 and the Counsel of the froward is carried headlong; they meet with darkness in the day time; and the Counsel of the froward is carried headlong; they meet with darkness in the day time; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz vvn av-j; pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
80 and grope at noon day as in the night, but he saveth the poor from the Sword, from their mouth, and grope At noon day as in the night, but he Saveth the poor from the Sword, from their Mouth, cc vvb p-acp n1 n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt j p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
81 and from the hand of the mighty. and from the hand of the mighty. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
82 'Tis true, the Spirit of God does not act always in the conveying his Direction and Assistance, in so palpable a manner, It's true, the Spirit of God does not act always in the conveying his Direction and Assistance, in so palpable a manner, pn31|vbz j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz xx vvi av p-acp dt vvg po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp av j dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
83 as that whereby we see Second Causes produce their Effects; and therefore Men, who live and act by Sense, do generally not regard it; as that whereby we see Second Causes produce their Effects; and Therefore Men, who live and act by Sense, do generally not regard it; c-acp cst c-crq pns12 vvb ord n2 vvi po32 n2; cc av n2, r-crq vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, vdb av-j xx vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
84 and are not much affected with Discourses concerning it. But whoever will reflect a little seriously; and Are not much affected with Discourses Concerning it. But whoever will reflect a little seriously; cc vbr xx av-d vvn p-acp n2 vvg pn31. p-acp r-crq vmb vvi dt j av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
85 that 'tis impossible for a Creature to be Independent, that God can no more cease to Govern the World, that it's impossible for a Creature to be Independent, that God can no more cease to Govern the World, cst pn31|vbz j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn, cst np1 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
86 than he can cease to be God; that he cannot Govern his Creatures, if he do not Influence them; than he can cease to be God; that he cannot Govern his Creatures, if he do not Influence them; cs pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi np1; cst pns31 vmbx vvi po31 n2, cs pns31 vdb xx n1 pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
87 that those who depend on their own Policy and Strength, without any Regard to his Will, affront his Majesty, reject his Government, proceed in Opposition to him, that those who depend on their own Policy and Strength, without any Regard to his Will, affront his Majesty, reject his Government, proceed in Opposition to him, cst d r-crq vvb p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb po31 n1, vvb po31 n1, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
88 and justly provoke him to punish and disappoint them: and justly provoke him to Punish and disappoint them: cc av-j vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
89 Whoever, I say, makes but these and such like Reflections, which are obvious enough to any Man that will give himself Leisure to consider, will be apt to conclude, That 'tis the most rational and prudent, Whoever, I say, makes but these and such like Reflections, which Are obvious enough to any Man that will give himself Leisure to Consider, will be apt to conclude, That it's the most rational and prudent, r-crq, pns11 vvb, vvz p-acp d cc d j n2, r-crq vbr j av-d p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi px31 n1 pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst pn31|vbz dt av-ds j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
90 as well as the most religious Way, to begin at Heaven in all his Consultations and Designs, as well as the most religious Way, to begin At Heaven in all his Consultations and Designs, c-acp av c-acp dt av-ds j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
91 and to beg Light from that God, who Foresees Things that are hid to our short-sighted Judgments, and to beg Light from that God, who Foresees Things that Are hid to our shortsighted Judgments, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp cst np1, r-crq vvz n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp po12 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
92 and whose Goodness, as well as the common Methods of his Government, obliges him to have a peculiar Care of those that seek him, and whose goodness, as well as the Common Methods of his Government, obliges him to have a peculiar Care of those that seek him, cc rg-crq n1, c-acp av c-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvz pno31 pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f d cst vvb pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
93 and put their Trust in his Mercy. and put their Trust in his Mercy. cc vvd po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
94 And therefore we find it is the Advice of the greatest Master of Wisdom, Prov. 3. 6, 7. Be not wise in thine own eyes; And Therefore we find it is the advice of the greatest Master of Wisdom, Curae 3. 6, 7. Be not wise in thine own eyes; cc av pns12 vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd, crd vbb xx j p-acp po21 d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
95 fear the Lord and depart from evil; in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Fear the Lord and depart from evil; in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall Direct thy paths. vvb dt n1 cc vvi p-acp n-jn; p-acp d po21 n2 vvb pno31, cc pns31 vmb vvi po21 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
96 2. I proceed now to my Second General; 2. I proceed now to my Second General; crd pns11 vvb av p-acp po11 ord n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
97 That Solemn Fasting is a very proper Method to be used in such Addresses to God. That Solemn Fasting is a very proper Method to be used in such Addresses to God. cst j n-vvg vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
98 We have but two Ways to express our Thoughts and the Inclinations of our Minds, either by Words, which are made common Signs of them by Art and Agreement, We have but two Ways to express our Thoughts and the Inclinations of our Minds, either by Words, which Are made Common Signs of them by Art and Agreement, pns12 vhb cc-acp crd n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, av-d p-acp n2, r-crq vbr vvn j n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
99 or by such Actions as naturally flow from them; or by such Actions as naturally flow from them; cc p-acp d n2 c-acp av-j vvi p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
100 and both of these are very proper Expressions of our Sentiments, and therefore such as become our Devotions. and both of these Are very proper Expressions of our Sentiments, and Therefore such as become our Devotions. cc d pp-f d vbr av j n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc av d c-acp vvi po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
101 For God is the Author of Decency and Order, and his Service is then most decent and orderly, For God is the Author of Decency and Order, and his Service is then most decent and orderly, p-acp np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc po31 n1 vbz av av-ds j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
102 when 'tis unaffected and agreeble to Nature; when it's unaffected and agreeable to Nature; c-crq pn31|vbz j cc j p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
103 and therefore such Gestures or Actions are proper in his Worship, which do naturally flow from, and Therefore such Gestures or Actions Are proper in his Worship, which do naturally flow from, cc av d n2 cc n2 vbr j p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vdb av-j vvi p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
104 or by Custom are used to accompany such a Disposition of Mind, as we ought to be in when we make our Approaches to him. or by Custom Are used to accompany such a Disposition of Mind, as we ought to be in when we make our Approaches to him. cc p-acp n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi a-acp c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
105 Thus Kneeling becomes us at our Prayers, because 'tis the usual Posture of Supplicants; Thus Kneeling becomes us At our Prayers, Because it's the usual Posture of Supplicants; av vvg vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
106 Singing of Hymns is decent in Thanksgiving, because Songs and Musick are fit attendants on Praise and Joy; Singing of Hymns is decent in Thanksgiving, Because Songs and Music Are fit attendants on Praise and Joy; vvg pp-f n2 vbz j p-acp n1, c-acp n2 cc n1 vbr j n2-jn p-acp n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
107 and Fasting is extreamly proper for a Solemn Humiliation before God, for the begging Pardon of our Sins, and Fasting is extremely proper for a Solemn Humiliation before God, for the begging Pardon of our Sins, cc vvg vbz av-jn j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
108 and Assistance in our Difficulties, because it is a natural Expression of Sorrow, and a deep Concern, and Assistance in our Difficulties, Because it is a natural Expression of Sorrow, and a deep Concern, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-jn vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
109 and is productive of humble Thoughts in our selves, and devout ones towards God. And therefore we find that it has been the constant Practice; and is productive of humble Thoughts in our selves, and devout ones towards God. And Therefore we find that it has been the constant Practice; cc vbz j pp-f j n2 p-acp po12 n2, cc j pi2 p-acp np1. cc av pns12 vvb cst pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
110 not only of the Churches of God, but even of the Heathens themselves, to use solemn Fasts upon extraordinary Applications to Heaven; not only of the Churches of God, but even of the heathens themselves, to use solemn Fasts upon extraordinary Applications to Heaven; xx av-j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp av pp-f dt n2-jn px32, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp j n2 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
111 and that so Universally, that it may justly enough be reckoned a part of Worship, which the common Sense of Men, and that so Universally, that it may justly enough be reckoned a part of Worship, which the Common Sense of Men, cc cst av av-j, cst pn31 vmb av-j d vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
112 and Nature it self has prescribed. and Nature it self has prescribed. cc n1 pn31 n1 vhz vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
113 And 'tis highly fit and decent, that upon such Solemn Occasions our Fasting should be attended with all the Publick Demonstrations of Seriousness and Concern, such as a Gravity in our Discourse and Behaviour, a ceasing from the Business of our particular Callings, abstaining from Ornaments, Recreations and Places of Civil Concourse, And it's highly fit and decent, that upon such Solemn Occasions our Fasting should be attended with all the Public Demonstrations of Seriousness and Concern, such as a Gravity in our Discourse and Behaviour, a ceasing from the Business of our particular Callings, abstaining from Ornament, Recreations and Places of Civil Concourse, cc pn31|vbz av-j j cc j, cst p-acp d j n2 po12 vvg vmd vbi vvn p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc vvi, d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, dt vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, vvg p-acp n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
114 and spending the Day in the Publick Devotions of the Church, and in the Retirements of our Closets. and spending the Day in the Public Devotions of the Church, and in the Retirements of our Closets. cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
115 For though a Private Christian may Fast, (as he may Pray) without any of this Pomp, For though a Private Christian may Fast, (as he may Pray) without any of this Pomp, p-acp cs dt j njp vmb av-j, (c-acp pns31 vmb vvi) p-acp d pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
116 and discharge the Duty in his own Breast; and discharge the Duty in his own Breast; cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
117 yet to make it publick, there is no other way but an outward Solemnity ▪ and a Community cannot hold a Fast but by such an appearance. yet to make it public, there is no other Way but an outward Solemnity ▪ and a Community cannot hold a Fast but by such an appearance. av pc-acp vvi pn31 j, pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1 ▪ cc dt n1 vmbx vvi dt j cc-acp p-acp d dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
118 Neither is this a bare empty Shew and Formality, but 'tis of real Use; Neither is this a bore empty Show and Formality, but it's of real Use; d vbz d dt j j n1 cc n1, cc-acp pn31|vbz a-acp j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
119 the Minds of Men are more apt to be Grave and Serious, when there is no appearance of Jollity to divert them: the Minds of Men Are more apt to be Grave and Serious, when there is no appearance of Jollity to divert them: dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr av-dc j pc-acp vbi j cc j, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
120 And Men are drawn off from the thoughts of Worldly Business, and fix'd upon Pious Meditations, And Men Are drawn off from the thoughts of Worldly Business, and fixed upon Pious Meditations, cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc vvn p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
121 when they see their Neighbours thronging to the Temple, when there is no Commerce in the Shops nor Hurry in the Streets. when they see their Neighbours thronging to the Temple, when there is no Commerce in the Shops nor Hurry in the Streets. c-crq pns32 vvb po32 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n2 ccx n1 p-acp dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
122 But such a face of things, as shews that Men are about the more Serious Business of another World. But such a face of things, as shows that Men Are about the more Serious Business of Another World. p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp vvz d n2 vbr p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
123 Thus have I done with my two first Heads. Thus have I done with my two First Heads. av vhb pns11 vdn p-acp po11 crd ord n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
124 That the best Means to procure success upon our Counsels and Endeavours, is to seek God for his Blessing, That the best Means to procure success upon our Counsels and Endeavours, is to seek God for his Blessing, cst dt js n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, vbz pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
125 and that Solemn Fasting is a very proper Method to be used in such Addresses to God, which I have discoursed of very briefly, just to represent the rational Grounds of our present Assembly; and that Solemn Fasting is a very proper Method to be used in such Addresses to God, which I have discoursed of very briefly, just to represent the rational Grounds of our present Assembly; cc cst j n-vvg vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp np1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pp-f av av-j, j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
126 but I forbear insisting longer upon them; but I forbear insisting longer upon them; cc-acp pns11 vvb vvg av-jc p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
127 partly, because a moderate Degree of Natural Light, and a common Sense of the Obligations of our Holy Religion, will convince a Considering Man of the Truth of them; partly, Because a moderate Degree of Natural Light, and a Common Sense of the Obligations of our Holy Religion, will convince a Considering Man of the Truth of them; av, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, vmb vvi dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
128 and partly, because the very Solemnity of the Day, the Piety of the King in enjoyning, of this Honourable House in requesting, and partly, Because the very Solemnity of the Day, the Piety of the King in enjoining, of this Honourable House in requesting, cc av, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg, pp-f d j n1 p-acp vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
129 and of all the Congregations that joyn in the Devout Celebration of it, shew that it is the general Persuasion of both the Governors and the Body of our People, that the Occasion of this Solemnity is important, the Duty rational, and the Manner decent. and of all the Congregations that join in the Devout Celebration of it, show that it is the general Persuasion of both the Governors and the Body of our People, that the Occasion of this Solemnity is important, the Duty rational, and the Manner decent. cc pp-f d dt n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vvb cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j, dt n1 j, cc dt n1 j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
130 3. I come now therefore to bring the matter something nearer to our selves, by considering under my third General, 3. I come now Therefore to bring the matter something nearer to our selves, by considering under my third General, crd pns11 vvb av av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pi av-jc p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vvg p-acp po11 ord n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
131 how much we of this Nation are particularly obliged to a Devout Performance of this Duty: how much we of this nation Are particularly obliged to a Devout Performance of this Duty: c-crq av-d pns12 pp-f d n1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
132 And this I shall shew, by reflecting upon what we have already received, and what we yet want; And this I shall show, by reflecting upon what we have already received, and what we yet want; cc d pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp vvg p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn, cc r-crq pns12 av vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
133 The former of which will discover the Encouragement God has given us to trust in him, The former of which will discover the Encouragement God has given us to trust in him, dt j pp-f r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
134 and the Latter, the Necessity of having recourse to him. (1.) What we have already received. and the Latter, the Necessity of having recourse to him. (1.) What we have already received. cc dt d, dt n1 pp-f vhg n1 p-acp pno31. (crd) q-crq pns12 vhb av vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
135 Now the Main and Body of the Blessing God has already vouchsafed us, is the unexpected Deliverance of our Nation from an utter ruine, ready to befall our Laws, our Liberties and our Religion, from Calamities, the greatest that can happen either to Wise Men, or Good Christians; Now the Main and Body of the Blessing God has already vouchsafed us, is the unexpected Deliverance of our nation from an utter ruin, ready to befall our Laws, our Liberties and our Religion, from Calamities, the greatest that can happen either to Wise Men, or Good Christians; av dt j cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vhz av vvn pno12, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, po12 n2 cc po12 n1, p-acp n2, dt js cst vmb vvi d p-acp j n2, cc j np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
136 an Arbitrary Government, and an Idolatrous Worship: an Arbitrary Government, and an Idolatrous Worship: dt j-jn n1, cc dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
137 And this wonderful Mercy has been sweetned and improv'd by many concurring Circumstances that attended it; And this wondered Mercy has been sweetened and improved by many concurring circumstances that attended it; cc d j n1 vhz vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp d vvg n2 cst vvd pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
138 it was wrought for us by the Hand of Providence, without the blood of our Inhabitants, it was wrought for us by the Hand of Providence, without the blood of our Inhabitants, pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
139 or the dismal Ravages of our Country, by an Intestine War; or the dismal Ravages of our Country, by an Intestine War; cc dt j np1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
140 it surprized us when we had lost even our hopes, and came whence the most Vigilant of our Enemies never suspected it. it surprised us when we had lost even our hope's, and Come whence the most Vigilant of our Enemies never suspected it. pn31 vvn pno12 c-crq pns12 vhd vvn av po12 n2, cc vvd c-crq dt av-ds j pp-f po12 n2 av-x vvn pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
141 It has been maintain'd against Superior Force and United Counsels abroad, and against turbulent Spirits and divided Parties at home; It has been maintained against Superior Force and United Counsels abroad, and against turbulent Spirits and divided Parties At home; pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp j-jn n1 cc j-vvn n2 av, cc p-acp j n2 cc j-vvn n2 p-acp n1-an; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
142 and it has pleased God wonderfully to preserve to us the Instrument he has made use of for this great end, and it has pleased God wonderfully to preserve to us the Instrument he has made use of for this great end, cc pn31 vhz vvn np1 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn n1 pp-f p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
143 and to deliver him from open Force and private Conspiracies; and to deliver him from open Force and private Conspiracies; cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j n1 cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
144 to give such success to his Arms, as to put a stop to a Power generally thought Irresistible, to convince us by a late Signal Demonstration, that it is declining, to give such success to his Arms, as to put a stop to a Power generally Thought Irresistible, to convince us by a late Signal Demonstration, that it is declining, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j vvd j, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 n1, cst pn31 vbz vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
145 and to give us a rational Prospect of what we so much desire, the Settlement and Establishment of this Deliverance by an Honourable and a secure Peace. and to give us a rational Prospect of what we so much desire, the Settlement and Establishment of this Deliverance by an Honourable and a secure Peace. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 av av-d vvi, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
146 These are very moving Encouragements to make our Addresses to that God, who has done so great things for us, These Are very moving Encouragements to make our Addresses to that God, who has done so great things for us, d vbr av j-vvg n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp cst np1, r-crq vhz vdn av j n2 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
147 and should persuade us to all possible Demonstrations of Duty and Gratitude, though we had nothing more to expect; and should persuade us to all possible Demonstrations of Duty and Gratitude, though we had nothing more to expect; cc vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pns12 vhd pix av-dc p-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
148 but his Wisdom has thought fit to keep us yet in expectation, and under a Necessity of having recourse to him for our own Interest, which may further influence us to a Devout attendance on his Mercy; but his Wisdom has Thought fit to keep us yet in expectation, and under a Necessity of having recourse to him for our own Interest, which may further influence us to a Devout attendance on his Mercy; cc-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn j pc-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vhg n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 d n1, r-crq vmb av-j n1 pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
149 and this will appear by reflecting, and this will appear by reflecting, cc d vmb vvi p-acp vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
150 (2.) Upon what we yet want. It has pleased Almighty God to deliver us from a state of Misery, into which we were just falling; (2.) Upon what we yet want. It has pleased Almighty God to deliver us from a state of Misery, into which we were just falling; (crd) p-acp r-crq pns12 av vvb. pn31 vhz vvn j-jn np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbdr av vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
151 but he has not yet blessed us with a state of Confidence and Security, which we still wish for, and labour after. but he has not yet blessed us with a state of Confidence and Security, which we still wish for, and labour After. cc-acp pns31 vhz xx av vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq pns12 av vvb p-acp, cc vvi a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
152 The Rod does not seem to be wholly out of our sight; The Rod does not seem to be wholly out of our sighed; dt n1 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vbi av-jn av pp-f po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
153 we are frequently in Fears and doubtful Expectations, and solicitous under the Apprehension, that what we dread may still return, we Are frequently in Fears and doubtful Expectations, and solicitous under the Apprehension, that what we dread may still return, pns12 vbr av-j p-acp n2 cc j n2, cc j p-acp dt n1, cst r-crq pns12 vvb vmb av vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
154 and that the Evil is rather put off for a time, than fully subdu'd. and that the Evil is rather put off for a time, than Fully subdued. cc cst dt n-jn vbz av-c vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cs av-j vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
155 The Force of our Enemies is yet too considerable, to be trusted where there is so little Justice to manage it, The Force of our Enemies is yet too considerable, to be trusted where there is so little justice to manage it, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbz av av j, pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq pc-acp vbz av j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
156 and we cannot think we have any tolerable degree of Security, whilst the Peace of our Land, and we cannot think we have any tolerable degree of Security, while the Peace of our Land, cc pns12 vmbx vvi pns12 vhb d j n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
157 and of all Christendom shall depend upon the bare Will of one single Person, and of one, whose Faith in Treaties and Compacts has not yet been accounted Inviolable. and of all Christendom shall depend upon the bore Will of one single Person, and of one, whose Faith in Treaties and Compacts has not yet been accounted Inviolable. cc pp-f d np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f crd j n1, cc pp-f crd, rg-crq n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 vhz xx av vbn vvn j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
158 We are not free from Domestick Enemies, who endeavour to disturb our Peace, and obstruct those Counsels and weaken those Hands, that work for the Publick Safety; We Are not free from Domestic Enemies, who endeavour to disturb our Peace, and obstruct those Counsels and weaken those Hands, that work for the Public Safety; pns12 vbr xx j p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc vvi d n2 cc vvi d n2, cst vvb p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
159 and we have very considerable difficulties to struggle with, to secure our Commerce, and heal those Grievances that disturb the Minds of our People, and we have very considerable difficulties to struggle with, to secure our Commerce, and heal those Grievances that disturb the Minds of our People, cc pns12 vhb av j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc vvi d n2 cst vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
160 and render them less active, or less united in the Support of our Government. and render them less active, or less united in the Support of our Government. cc vvi pno32 av-dc j, cc av-dc vvn p-acp dt vvb pp-f po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
161 And besides, what gives the most dismal Prospect is, that we labour under a very great Corruption of manners, And beside, what gives the most dismal Prospect is, that we labour under a very great Corruption of manners, cc a-acp, r-crq vvz dt av-ds j n1 vbz, cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
162 and our National Vices are so very heinous, and so plainly visible, that it gives us just fears, that if Providence be now expecting what our fruitfulness will be under past Mercies, in order to determine the Event of things; and our National Vices Are so very heinous, and so plainly visible, that it gives us just fears, that if Providence be now expecting what our fruitfulness will be under past mercies, in order to determine the Event of things; cc po12 j n2 vbr av av j, cc av av-j j, cst pn31 vvz pno12 j n2, cst cs n1 vbb av vvg r-crq po12 n1 vmb vbi p-acp j n2, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
163 it is like to be (which God avert) rather what is wish'd for by our Enemies, than our selves. it is like to be (which God avert) rather what is wished for by our Enemies, than our selves. pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi (r-crq np1 vvb) av-c q-crq vbz vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n2, cs po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
164 These are things of the most weighty Consequence, and in which we are all most nearly concern'd; These Are things of the most weighty Consequence, and in which we Are all most nearly concerned; d vbr n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr d av-ds av-j vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
165 and therefore 'tis with very good reason, that we are now assembled to humble our selves deeply under the Sense of our Corruption, the last of the Evils I mentioned; and Therefore it's with very good reason, that we Are now assembled to humble our selves deeply under the Sense of our Corruption, the last of the Evils I mentioned; cc av pn31|vbz p-acp av j n1, cst pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt ord pp-f dt n2-jn pns11 vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
166 that we may be in the fitter preparation to implore the Blessing of God, upon those Counsels, which are employ'd for obviating of the rest. that we may be in the fitter preparation to implore the Blessing of God, upon those Counsels, which Are employed for obviating of the rest. cst pns12 vmb vbi p-acp dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr vvd p-acp j-vvg pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
167 Let us then out of a deep Sense of our manifold Provoca〈 … 〉r selves before the Throne of Grace, Let us then out of a deep Sense of our manifold Provoca〈 … 〉r selves before the Throne of Grace, vvb pno12 av av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 j np1 … jc-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
168 and confess with shame that we are a Sinful People, and unworthy of that Mercy that watches over us, that we have merited the Severity of God's Wrath, and confess with shame that we Are a Sinful People, and unworthy of that Mercy that watches over us, that we have merited the Severity of God's Wrath, cc vvi p-acp n1 cst pns12 vbr dt j n1, cc j pp-f d n1 cst vvz p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
169 and that 'tis of his undeserved Grace that we are yet in a Capacity to send up our united Prayers for our Preservation. and that it's of his undeserved Grace that we Are yet in a Capacity to send up our united Prayers for our Preservation. cc cst pn31|vbz a-acp po31 j n1 cst pns12 vbr av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
170 This Humiliation may prevail with a Merciful God, to hear our Cry, and graciously to answer our Addresses, by Blessing the Consultations of this present Parliament, and by directing them to such means, This Humiliation may prevail with a Merciful God, to hear our Cry, and graciously to answer our Addresses, by Blessing the Consultations of this present Parliament, and by directing them to such means, d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j np1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f d j n1, cc p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
171 as may prove most effectual for the removing our Pressures, and securing our Happiness and Peace. as may prove most effectual for the removing our Pressures, and securing our Happiness and Peace. c-acp vmb vvi av-ds j p-acp dt vvg po12 n2, cc vvg po12 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
172 Now that we may not obstruct the Gracious Designs of Providence for our Good, nor by want of a due Management of our selves, prevent God's granting our requests; let us Now that we may not obstruct the Gracious Designs of Providence for our Good, nor by want of a due Management of our selves, prevent God's granting our requests; let us av cst pns12 vmb xx vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 j, ccx p-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvi npg1 vvg po12 n2; vvb pno12 (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
173 4. Enquire what conduct will be proper for us, in order to obtain that Blessing which we seek of God in this Solemnity; 4. Inquire what conduct will be proper for us, in order to obtain that Blessing which we seek of God in this Solemnity; crd vvb r-crq n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno12, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1 p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
174 and that (1.) more Particularly with relation to our Counsellors themselves, and (2.) in General with respect to the whole Nation, for whose safety they consult. I. and that (1.) more Particularly with Relation to our Counsellors themselves, and (2.) in General with respect to the Whole nation, for whose safety they consult. I. cc d (crd) dc av-jn p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 px32, cc (crd) p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns32 vvb. pns11. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
175 Now to prepare our Counsellors themselves for this Blessing, it seems very requisite; Now to prepare our Counsellors themselves for this Blessing, it seems very requisite; av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 px32 p-acp d n1, pn31 vvz av j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
176 1. That they would reflect that in our present Circumstances we depend upon their Wisdom and Prudence, 1. That they would reflect that in our present circumstances we depend upon their Wisdom and Prudence, crd cst pns32 vmd vvi cst p-acp po12 j n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
177 as well for the security of those advances which God has already enabled us to make, as well for the security of those advances which God has already enabled us to make, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq np1 vhz av vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
178 as for such a further Progress, as may secure us against those Evils, which we have lately felt, and still fear. as for such a further Progress, as may secure us against those Evils, which we have lately felt, and still Fear. c-acp p-acp d dt jc n1, c-acp vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2-jn, r-crq pns12 vhb av-j vvn, cc av vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
179 That the Crisis is such, that they can scarce act within the Limits of Indifference, That the Crisis is such, that they can scarce act within the Limits of Indifference, cst dt n1 vbz d, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
180 but must either gain the Honour of Perfecting, or the Reproach of Spoiling the most Glorious Attempt, that has been known in this Part of the World, may be in any Generation. but must either gain the Honour of Perfecting, or the Reproach of Spoiling the most Glorious Attempt, that has been known in this Part of the World, may be in any Generation. cc-acp vmb av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg dt av-ds j vvb, cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
181 And that they would for this reason conscientiously use their best Endeavours to answer the Expectation of their Country, And that they would for this reason conscientiously use their best Endeavours to answer the Expectation of their Country, cc cst pns32 vmd p-acp d n1 av-j vvi po32 js n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
182 and convince the World that they have not been the Authors of idle Prayers; and convince the World that they have not been the Authors of idle Prayers; cc vvi dt n1 cst pns32 vhb xx vbn dt n2 pp-f j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
183 but that they would apply their most serious Thoughts, and their utmost Diligence) to further what they pray for, but that they would apply their most serious Thoughts, and their utmost Diligence) to further what they pray for, cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 av-ds j n2, cc po32 j n1) p-acp jc r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
184 and to find out such Means as may be by God's Blessing most effectual, for the accomplishing the great work we are engaged in. and to find out such Means as may be by God's Blessing most effectual, for the accomplishing the great work we Are engaged in. cc pc-acp vvi av d n2 c-acp vmb vbi p-acp npg1 n1 av-ds j, p-acp dt vvg dt j n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
185 2. That they would consider that should there any Mischief flow from an unfaithful Discharge of their Duty, they must be one day accountable for it; 2. That they would Consider that should there any Mischief flow from an unfaithful Discharge of their Duty, they must be one day accountable for it; crd cst pns32 vmd vvi cst vmd po32 d n1 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, pns32 vmb vbi crd n1 j p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
186 and that, not only to their Country, whose Experience will at last give Judgment upon their Counsels, and that, not only to their Country, whose Experience will At last give Judgement upon their Counsels, cc cst, xx av-j p-acp po32 n1, rg-crq n1 vmb p-acp ord vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
187 but to God himself, who is a severe Revenger of all Breach of Trust, and whose subordinate Ministers all they are, who are employed in the Government or Direction of a People. but to God himself, who is a severe Revenger of all Breach of Trust, and whose subordinate Ministers all they Are, who Are employed in the Government or Direction of a People. cc-acp pc-acp np1 px31, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cc rg-crq j n2 d pns32 vbr, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
188 Such a Reflection as this will be apt to discover, that it is a sinful, Such a Reflection as this will be apt to discover, that it is a sinful, d dt n1 c-acp d vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
189 as well as an imprudent thing, to govern those Debates by the Tendency or Interest of a Party, which are designed for the publick Peace and Welfare, as well as an imprudent thing, to govern those Debates by the Tendency or Interest of a Party, which Are designed for the public Peace and Welfare, c-acp av c-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
190 or to clog and retard those good Provisions which are of evident necessity, by distant Surmises, or present Delays; or to clog and retard those good Provisions which Are of evident necessity, by distant Surmises, or present Delays; cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j n2 r-crq vbr pp-f j n1, p-acp j n2, cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
191 and that 'tis the Duty of all such as consult in our publick Councils, to do it with that Uprightness and Sincerity, and that it's the Duty of all such as consult in our public Councils, to do it with that Uprightness and Sincerity, cc cst pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d d c-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n2, pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp d n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
192 as becomes those who are fully perswaded, that there is a God who sees the Spring of their Advice, as becomes those who Are Fully persuaded, that there is a God who sees the Spring of their advice, c-acp vvz d r-crq vbr av-j vvn, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
193 and will Judge them accordingly, that they who take Counsel as well as they who sit in Judgment do it for the Lord and not for Men, and that 'tis of him they must at last receive their final Censure or Reward. and will Judge them accordingly, that they who take Counsel as well as they who fit in Judgement do it for the Lord and not for Men, and that it's of him they must At last receive their final Censure or Reward. cc vmb vvi pno32 av-vvg, cst pns32 r-crq vvb n1 c-acp av c-acp pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp n1 vdb pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc xx p-acp n2, cc cst pns31|vbz pp-f pno31 pns32 vmb p-acp ord vvi po32 j n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
194 3. As a Natural Consequence of such reflexions, that they would resolve to have respect to the Glory of God, 3. As a Natural Consequence of such reflexions, that they would resolve to have respect to the Glory of God, crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
195 and the Publick Good, in all their Debates, that they would endeavour to divest themselves of all those Passions that usually trouble, and the Public Good, in all their Debates, that they would endeavour to divest themselves of all those Passion that usually trouble, cc dt j j, p-acp d po32 n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f d d n2 cst av-j vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
196 and retard their Work, and cast away the thoughts of Private Interest, Ambition, or Resentment from their Consultations; and retard their Work, and cast away the thoughts of Private Interest, Ambition, or Resentment from their Consultations; cc vvi po32 n1, cc vvd av dt n2 pp-f j n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
197 that they would set themselves with Calmness, Industry, and Application to the Dispatch of those Important Matters that lie before them, that they would Set themselves with Calmness, Industry, and Application to the Dispatch of those Important Matters that lie before them, cst pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
198 and that they would have a Just regard to his Providence who advances them to this Charge; and that they would have a Just regard to his Providence who advances them to this Charge; cc cst pns32 vmd vhi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vvz pno32 p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
199 and to the end for which they Assemble; and to the end for which they Assemble; cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
200 and so, not guide themselves by Humane Passions, but steer that Even and Unbyass'd Course, to which the Honour of God, the Obligations of Conscience, and so, not guide themselves by Humane Passion, but steer that Even and Unbiased Course, to which the Honour of God, the Obligations of Conscience, cc av, xx vvi px32 p-acp j n2, cc-acp vvb cst av-j cc j-vvn n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
201 and the Happiness of their Country direct them. and the Happiness of their Country Direct them. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvi pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
202 Such Reflections and Resolutions, highly become Persons in so Honourable a Station, and upon so Important a Conjuncture; Such Reflections and Resolutions, highly become Persons in so Honourable a Station, and upon so Important a Conjuncture; d n2 cc n2, av-j vvn n2 p-acp av j dt n1, cc p-acp av j dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
203 and blessed be God, there is a fair Appearance that they have been consider'd, and have had a due Influence, by the happy beginning which shews it self in the Weight and Unanimity of the first Debates and Votes of this Session. and blessed be God, there is a fair Appearance that they have been considered, and have had a due Influence, by the happy beginning which shows it self in the Weight and Unanimity of the First Debates and Votes of this Session. cc vvn vbb np1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst pns32 vhb vbn vvn, cc vhb vhn dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
204 These give us very promising Presages of a happy Progress, and a comfortable hope that God will hear our present Prayers, These give us very promising Presages of a happy Progress, and a comfortable hope that God will hear our present Prayers, np1 vvb pno12 av j-vvg n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j n1 cst np1 vmb vvi po12 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
205 and continue and improve the same good Dispositions to a joyful Conclusion: Which that we may not obstruct by our own Unworthiness, I proceed, and continue and improve the same good Dispositions to a joyful Conclusion: Which that we may not obstruct by our own Unworthiness, I proceed, cc vvi cc vvi dt d j n2 p-acp dt j n1: r-crq n1 pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp po12 d n1, pns11 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
206 II. To consider in the last place what Conduct more generally becomes us of this Land, in order to influence Heaven to give a Blessing to the Consultations of this present Parliament. II To Consider in the last place what Conduct more generally becomes us of this Land, in order to influence Heaven to give a Blessing to the Consultations of this present Parliament. crd p-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1 q-crq vvb av-dc av-j vvz pno12 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
207 Now the great Preparation that God requires of us, to fit us for this, or for any other Mercy, is to amend our Lives; Now the great Preparation that God requires of us, to fit us for this, or for any other Mercy, is to amend our Lives; av dt j n1 cst np1 vvz pp-f pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d, cc p-acp d j-jn n1, vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
208 if our Fast have not this Influence upon us, it will have no Influence upon Heaven, if our Fast have not this Influence upon us, it will have no Influence upon Heaven, cs po12 j vhb xx d n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
209 except it be to hasten the Judgments which we pretend to deprecate. except it be to hasten the Judgments which we pretend to deprecate. c-acp pn31 vbb pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
210 For how can we expect that God should remember it, to make us happier, if the thoughts of it are lost to us, For how can we expect that God should Remember it, to make us Happier, if the thoughts of it Are lost to us, p-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vmd vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi pno12 jc, cs dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr vvn p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
211 when the performance is over, and we never reflect upon it to make our selves better? This every single Person should apply to his Conscience, when the performance is over, and we never reflect upon it to make our selves better? This every single Person should apply to his Conscience, c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp, cc pns12 av-x vvb p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 vvi? d d j n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
212 and immediately begin the private Reformation of his own Life, in order to promote the publick One. and immediately begin the private Reformation of his own Life, in order to promote the public One. cc av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j pi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
213 But the more General one, is a proper consideration in this Solemnity, and our Corruptions are so general, that there is scarce any serious Man, But the more General one, is a proper consideration in this Solemnity, and our Corruptions Are so general, that there is scarce any serious Man, p-acp dt av-dc j pi, vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cc po12 n2 vbr av j, cst pc-acp vbz av-j d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
214 but sees the Necessity of it, and wishes for it; but sees the Necessity of it, and wishes for it; cc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc n2 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
215 God is visibly and universally provok'd among us, by National Vices and Publick Wickedness, which good Men daily see the encrease of, God is visibly and universally provoked among us, by National Vices and Public Wickedness, which good Men daily see the increase of, np1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp j n2 cc j n1, r-crq j n2 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
216 but know not how to remedy. but know not how to remedy. cc-acp vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
217 We have lost the Seriousness and the Sobriety of our own Ancestors, and out-do our Neighbour Nations in Vices and Follies; We have lost the Seriousness and the Sobriety of our own Ancestors, and outdo our Neighbour nations in Vices and Follies; pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cc vvb po12 n1 n2 p-acp n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
218 Religion and Virtue are almost every where Neglected or Derided, and even Honour and Humanity fallen to a very low Ebb. Base Interests and Shameful Pleasures have so generally obliterated the Sense of Publick Good, Religion and Virtue Are almost every where Neglected or Derided, and even Honour and Humanity fallen to a very low Ebb. Base Interests and Shameful Pleasures have so generally obliterated the Sense of Public Good, n1 cc n1 vbr av d c-crq j-vvn cc vvn, cc av n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt j j np1 j n2 cc j n2 vhb av av-j j dt n1 pp-f j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
219 even among those, whose distinction should make them value it, that 'tis hard to say where there was to be found in any Age, a more depraved and degenerate People: even among those, whose distinction should make them valve it, that it's hard to say where there was to be found in any Age, a more depraved and degenerate People: av p-acp d, rg-crq n1 vmd vvi pno32 vvi pn31, cst pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1, dt av-dc j-vvn cc j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
220 'Tis too plain we do not deserve the Mercies we pray for, God grant our Unworthiness do not so far prevail, as to hinder their descending. It's too plain we do not deserve the mercies we pray for, God grant our Unworthiness do not so Far prevail, as to hinder their descending. pn31|vbz av j pns12 vdb xx vvi dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp, np1 vvb po12 n1 vdb xx av av-j vvi, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
221 'Tis without doubt a very fit Consideration, for those who have the Government of us, to seek for some means or other to oppose those growing Corruptions that disgrace us on Earth, It's without doubt a very fit Consideration, for those who have the Government of us, to seek for Some means or other to oppose those growing Corruptions that disgrace us on Earth, pn31|vbz p-acp vvi dt j j n1, p-acp d r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f pno12, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 cc j-jn pc-acp vvi d vvg n2 cst vvb pno12 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
222 and render us unacceptable to Heaven. and render us unacceptable to Heaven. cc vvb pno12 j p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
223 That boldness wherewith Atheism attacks the very Being of a God, that Liberty which Deists take to despise, That boldness wherewith Atheism attacks the very Being of a God, that Liberty which Deists take to despise, cst n1 c-crq n1 n2 dt j vbg pp-f dt np1, cst n1 r-crq n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
224 and sometimes to ridicule the Mysteries and Revelations of our Holy Religion, and that general Prophaness and Contempt of things Sacred, which is a Publick Demonstration of the decay of Piety among us. and sometime to ridicule the Mysteres and Revelations of our Holy Religion, and that general Profaneness and Contempt of things Sacred, which is a Public Demonstration of the decay of Piety among us. cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 j n1, cc cst j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 j, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
225 But these are too weighty to be distinctly handled in the remaining part of my present Discourse, I shall therefore leave them to your Private Reflections, But these Are too weighty to be distinctly handled in the remaining part of my present Discourse, I shall Therefore leave them to your Private Reflections, p-acp d vbr av j pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po11 j n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pno32 p-acp po22 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
226 and shall now only instance in two or three Particulars, more immediately relating to our Present Circumstances, in which many among us seem to behave themselves unworthy of the Deliverance God has wrought for us; and shall now only instance in two or three Particulars, more immediately relating to our Present circumstances, in which many among us seem to behave themselves unworthy of the Deliverance God has wrought for us; cc vmb av av-j n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2-j, av-dc av-j vvg p-acp po12 j n2, p-acp r-crq d p-acp pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi px32 j pp-f dt n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
227 and these I shall briefly caution against, and so conclude. and these I shall briefly caution against, and so conclude. cc d pns11 vmb av-j n1 p-acp, cc av vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
228 1. The first is an Insensibility of what God has already done for us, and a Forgetfulness of our former State; 1. The First is an Insensibility of what God has already done for us, and a Forgetfulness of our former State; crd dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhz av vdn p-acp pno12, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
229 what we would then have given, and what we would have suffer'd to have purchas'd one much short of the present. what we would then have given, and what we would have suffered to have purchased one much short of the present. r-crq pns12 vmd av vhi vvn, cc r-crq pns12 vmd vhi vvn pc-acp vhi vvd crd d j pp-f dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
230 The thoughts of these things are among too many vanished with the Condition that suggested them, The thoughts of these things Are among too many vanished with the Condition that suggested them, dt n2 pp-f d n2 vbr p-acp av av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvd pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
231 and now no Pressures are thought comparable to the present. and now no Pressures Are Thought comparable to the present. cc av dx n2 vbr vvn j p-acp dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
232 2. Impatience in the Expectation of that Settlement which we so much desire ▪ we are weary of waiting God's leisure, 2. Impatience in the Expectation of that Settlement which we so much desire ▪ we Are weary of waiting God's leisure, crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns12 av av-d vvi ▪ pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg npg1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
233 and fancy the Fruit is too long in ripening; and fancy the Fruit is too long in ripening; cc vvi dt n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
234 we press faster than the Nature of things will bear, and are angry that all those Evils are not remov'd in a few years by the Conduct of our present Prince, which our own Stupidity suffer'd to grow, almost past Cure, in the many ones of his Predecessors. we press faster than the Nature of things will bear, and Are angry that all those Evils Are not removed in a few Years by the Conduct of our present Prince, which our own Stupidity suffered to grow, almost past Cure, in the many ones of his Predecessors. pns12 vvb av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi, cc vbr j cst d d n2-jn vbr xx vvn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp dt vvb pp-f po12 j n1, r-crq po12 d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi, av j vvb, p-acp dt d pi2 pp-f po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
235 3. Murmuring and Discontent at the Charge and the Losses that attend our Deliverance, and must be felt before it be perfectly Established: 3. Murmuring and Discontent At the Charge and the Losses that attend our Deliverance, and must be felt before it be perfectly Established: crd j-vvg cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 cst vvb po12 n1, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 vbb av-j vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
236 Whereas it ought to be consider'd that so great a Birth must have some Pangs, Whereas it ought to be considered that so great a Birth must have Some Pangs, cs pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn cst av j dt n1 vmb vhi d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
237 and that the Nature of the thing is such, that it cannot be perfected without some Trouble, some Charge, and some Misfortunes too. and that the Nature of the thing is such, that it cannot be perfected without Some Trouble, Some Charge, and Some Misfortunes too. cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz d, cst pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1, d vvb, cc d n2 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
238 But that the Production will abundantly recompence what we suffer; But that the Production will abundantly recompense what we suffer; p-acp cst dt n1 vmb av-j vvi r-crq pns12 vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
239 and our Pains would soon be forgotten for Joy, if it were once fully brought forth, and in our Arms. and our Pains would soon be forgotten for Joy, if it were once Fully brought forth, and in our Arms. cc po12 n2 vmd av vbi vvn p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbdr a-acp av-j vvn av, cc p-acp po12 n2 (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
240 These and such like Dispositions are very unbecoming the Circumstances we are now in, and may justly provoke God to blast his Favours, to those that behave so unworthily under them: These and such like Dispositions Are very unbecoming the circumstances we Are now in, and may justly provoke God to blast his Favours, to those that behave so unworthily under them: d cc d j n2 vbr av j dt n2 pns12 vbr av p-acp, cc vmb av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, p-acp d cst vvi av av-j p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
241 And therefore let us out of a due Sense both of what we have deserv'd, And Therefore let us out of a due Sense both of what we have deserved, cc av vvb pno12 av pp-f dt j-jn n1 av-d pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
242 and what we have receiv'd, praise God that we are now a People, and wait patiently for what his Goodness has still in store for us. and what we have received, praise God that we Are now a People, and wait patiently for what his goodness has still in store for us. cc r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, vvb np1 cst pns12 vbr av dt n1, cc vvi av-j p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vhz av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
243 Let us reflect that it is not a small thing, that the Torrent of our Enemies Conquests has a stop to it, Let us reflect that it is not a small thing, that the Torrent of our Enemies Conquests has a stop to it, vvb pno12 vvi cst pn31 vbz xx dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 n2 vhz dt n1 p-acp pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
244 and that the Tide is turned upon them; and that the Tide is turned upon them; cc cst dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
245 that we are out of fear of their Invasions, and at Peace among our selves, that our own Nation is free from the Ravages and Distractions of War, that we Are out of Fear of their Invasions, and At Peace among our selves, that our own nation is free from the Ravages and Distractions of War, cst pns12 vbr av pp-f n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst po12 d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n2-jn cc n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
246 and that our Enemies Cities, and Coasts, and Frontiers now feel those Severities which they exercised in many Places, and threatned in more. and that our Enemies Cities, and Coasts, and Frontiers now feel those Severities which they exercised in many Places, and threatened in more. cc d po12 n2 n2, cc n2, cc n2 av vvb d n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp d n2, cc vvd p-acp av-dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
247 These are plain Signs of the care that Providence has had of us, and the Blessings it still designs for us, These Are plain Signs of the care that Providence has had of us, and the Blessings it still designs for us, d vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1 cst n1 vhz vhn pp-f pno12, cc dt n2 pn31 av n2 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
248 if we do not by our own Murmuring and Impatience stifle that in the Birth. if we do not by our own Murmuring and Impatience stifle that in the Birth. cs pns12 vdb xx p-acp po12 d j-vvg cc n1 vvb cst p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
249 Let us then be asham'd of being insensible of God's Protection, even while we feel it; and subsist by it; Let us then be ashamed of being insensible of God's Protection, even while we feel it; and subsist by it; vvb pno12 av vbi j pp-f vbg j pp-f npg1 n1, av cs pns12 vvb pn31; cc vvi p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
250 and let not our Impatience for what is to come, destroy the Sense and Memory of what is past; and let not our Impatience for what is to come, destroy the Sense and Memory of what is past; cc vvb xx po12 n1 p-acp r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq vbz j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
251 let not our thoughts crowd faster than the Nature of Human Affairs will permit, but let us thankfully enjoy what we have, bless God for the Hopes he gives us of better, let not our thoughts crowd faster than the Nature of Human Affairs will permit, but let us thankfully enjoy what we have, bless God for the Hope's he gives us of better, vvb xx po12 n2 vvi av-jc cs dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmb vvi, cc-acp vvb pno12 av-j vvi r-crq pns12 vhb, vvb np1 p-acp dt ng1 pns31 vvz pno12 pp-f j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
252 and with steady Endeavours and Dependance on his Providence wait for its arrival. and with steady Endeavours and Dependence on his Providence wait for its arrival. cc p-acp j n2 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
253 Neither let us diminish the Value of our Deliverance, by Murmuring at the Expence and Troubles that attend it, Neither let us diminish thee Valve of our Deliverance, by Murmuring At the Expense and Troubles that attend it, av-dx vvd pno12 vvi pno32 vvi pp-f po12 n1, p-acp j-vvg p-acp dt n1 cc vvz cst vvb pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
254 but let us ••••owledge that God's Judgments have been 〈 ◊ 〉 in what we have suffered, but let us ••••owledge that God's Judgments have been 〈 ◊ 〉 in what we have suffered, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi cst npg1 n2 vhb vbn 〈 sy 〉 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
255 and that the P•••• we have paid, how great soever it be, is 〈 … 〉er than the Mercies it has purchased; and that the P•••• we have paid, how great soever it be, is 〈 … 〉er than the mercies it has purchased; cc cst dt np1 pns12 vhb vvn, c-crq j av pn31 vbb, vbz 〈 … jc-jn cs dt n2 pn31 vhz vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
256 〈 ◊ 〉 no Difficulties make us undervalue the Advantages we enjoy, or the Blessings we expect; 〈 ◊ 〉 no Difficulties make us undervalue the Advantages we enjoy, or the Blessings we expect; 〈 sy 〉 dx n2 vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 pns12 vvb, cc dt n2 pns12 vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
257 o〈 … 〉e ma••• Pretence to thwart the good 〈 ◊ 〉 of 〈 ◊ 〉, by rendring us negligent, unactive, or qu••••lous; o〈 … 〉e ma••• Pretence to thwart the good 〈 ◊ 〉 of 〈 ◊ 〉, by rendering us negligent, unactive, or qu••••lous; n1 … vbb n1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j 〈 sy 〉 pp-f 〈 sy 〉, p-acp vvg pno12 j, j, cc j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
258 but let us conclude, that we do not •••serve to share in the Happiness, if we do not think our Charge well applied, but let us conclude, that we do not •••serve to share in the Happiness, if we do not think our Charge well applied, cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 n1 av vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
259 and our 〈 ◊ 〉 well employ'd in promoting it. and our 〈 ◊ 〉 well employed in promoting it. cc po12 〈 sy 〉 uh-av vvd p-acp j-vvg pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
260 In one Word, Let us prep〈 … 〉 a Serious Conversion for the 〈 ◊ 〉 we wish for, In one Word, Let us prep〈 … 〉 a Serious Conversion for the 〈 ◊ 〉 we wish for, p-acp crd n1, vvb pno12 n1 … 〉 dt j n1 p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 pns12 vvb p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
261 but do not deserve, and 〈 ◊ 〉 patient Continuance in 〈 ◊ 〉 incline ••e God of Heaven to 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉 to preserve the Instrument of our Deliverance, but do not deserve, and 〈 ◊ 〉 patient Continuance in 〈 ◊ 〉 incline ••e God of Heaven to 〈 ◊ ◊ ◊ 〉 to preserve the Instrument of our Deliverance, cc-acp vdb xx vvi, cc 〈 sy 〉 j n1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉 vvb j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp 〈 sy sy sy 〉 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
262 and Compleat his Work, to give the Direction of his Spirit to those that Con••••, and Complete his Work, to give the Direction of his Spirit to those that Con••••, cc j po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d cst np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
263 and Success to the Arms of those that Fight for us, and to Crown all at last with an Honourable, a Secure, and Success to the Arms of those that Fight for us, and to Crown all At last with an Honourable, a Secure, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp ord p-acp dt j, dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
264 and a Lasting Peace, which, with Grace to make a good use of it, may GOD in his due time Grant. FINIS. and a Lasting Peace, which, with Grace to make a good use of it, may GOD in his due time Grant. FINIS. cc dt j-vvg n1, r-crq, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vmb np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvi. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2

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