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.
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,
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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.
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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,
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,
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,
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.
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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,
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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.
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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:
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,
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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;
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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,
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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,
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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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,
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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;
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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;
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.
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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;
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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,
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.
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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;
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.
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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,
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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,
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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:
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'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,
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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.
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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,
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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;
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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.
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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:
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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,
