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Proverbs 21 ▪ 1. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the Rivers of Water:
Proverbs 21 ▪ 1. The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of Water:
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he turneth it whithersoever he will.
he turns it whithersoever he will.
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THere is nothing more unworthy the Prudence of Man, nothing more dangerous to a Prince or a Nation, nothing more unbeseeming a Christian and derogating from the honour of God,
THere is nothing more unworthy the Prudence of Man, nothing more dangerous to a Prince or a nation, nothing more unbeseeming a Christian and derogating from the honour of God,
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than for men to entertain and nourish unreasonable Fears, unaccountable Jealousies, and torment themselves and others with Chimaera's of their own brain,
than for men to entertain and nourish unreasonable Fears, unaccountable Jealousies, and torment themselves and Others with Chimaera's of their own brain,
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and fires of their own hot heads. Yet is this sin no less common than destructive;
and fires of their own hight Heads. Yet is this since no less Common than destructive;
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it seems to be the complexional sin of the Zealots of our present Age;
it seems to be the complexional since of the Zealots of our present Age;
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who have no better way to prove themselves to be Israelites indeed, but by inheriting that hereditary disease of the Jews, murmuring against Moses and against God.
who have no better Way to prove themselves to be Israelites indeed, but by inheriting that hereditary disease of the jews, murmuring against Moses and against God.
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Sure if Content be the Top and Aim of happiness, and all our Sweat and Toyle, our weary days and wakeful nights are spent to procure it;
Sure if Content be the Top and Aim of happiness, and all our Sweat and Toil, our weary days and wakeful nights Are spent to procure it;
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if Riches, Honour and Glory, and all other worldly Goods are therefore desired, because they are supposed to be the way to Content;
if Riches, Honour and Glory, and all other worldly Goods Are Therefore desired, Because they Are supposed to be the Way to Content;
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so many handmaids to that mighty Queen.
so many handmaids to that mighty Queen.
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And if there be nothing that is a greater canker to Content than Fears and Jealousies;
And if there be nothing that is a greater canker to Content than Fears and Jealousies;
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if there is no misery equal to living in continual fears, which sets the mind upon the wildest Attempts,
if there is no misery equal to living in continual fears, which sets the mind upon the Wildest Attempts,
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and most dangerous Projects to rid it self of that intolerable load;
and most dangerous Projects to rid it self of that intolerable load;
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if these are such mortal enemies to Content, that they can never meet in one subject,
if these Are such Mortal enemies to Content, that they can never meet in one Subject,
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but bear an irreconcilable hatred one towards another:
but bear an irreconcilable hatred one towards Another:
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that man must needs be concluded to have forfeited all his Prudence, that will entertain such a nest of Hydras in his breast;
that man must needs be concluded to have forfeited all his Prudence, that will entertain such a nest of Hydras in his breast;
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studiously and industriously cherish and nourish them, till they have shed that incurable venome into his Soul, which will for ever blast all the Comforts and Joys of his life.
studiously and industriously cherish and nourish them, till they have shed that incurable venom into his Soul, which will for ever blast all the Comforts and Joys of his life.
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Nor doth this evil terminate (as it might have been hoped) in the Authors;
Nor does this evil terminate (as it might have been hoped) in the Authors;
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for then the sin would have been but the punishment of the sinner; but it is a contagious Disease, a spreading Leprosie;
for then the since would have been but the punishment of the sinner; but it is a contagious Disease, a spreading Leprosy;
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it seizes on the Neighbourhood, and involves them in the common ruine.
it seizes on the Neighbourhood, and involves them in the Common ruin.
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It is safer conversing with a man that hath a Plague-sore on him, than with one that is thus infected.
It is safer conversing with a man that hath a Plague-sore on him, than with one that is thus infected.
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The one is said to have a burning desire that every one should catch the contagion;
The one is said to have a burning desire that every one should catch the contagion;
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and this shews his, by his unwearied diligence to infuse his venome into others, which if he cannot or dare not by discourse vent that Adders poyson that is under his lips, he hath yet a way of conveying it by signs, by down looks, dejected countenance, broken and interrupted sighs, shaking of the head,
and this shows his, by his unwearied diligence to infuse his venom into Others, which if he cannot or Dare not by discourse vent that Adders poison that is under his lips, he hath yet a Way of conveying it by Signs, by down looks, dejected countenance, broken and interrupted sighs, shaking of the head,
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or holding up the hand, and other such mischievous gesticulations; so that like the Basiliske, he can kill with the very sight.
or holding up the hand, and other such mischievous gesticulations; so that like the Basilisk, he can kill with the very sighed.
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It hath not seldom been found, that by fears and jealousies artificially raised, and fomented by ill-designing men, people have been frighted out of their Wits and their Loyalty:
It hath not seldom been found, that by fears and jealousies artificially raised, and fomented by ill-designing men, people have been frighted out of their Wits and their Loyalty:
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For, when the thoughts are once set on the wing, who knows where they will stop? and what bounds can be set them? especially, in an object of fear infus'd into weak, credulous, and cowardly spirits;
For, when the thoughts Are once Set on the wing, who knows where they will stop? and what bounds can be Set them? especially, in an Object of Fear infused into weak, credulous, and cowardly spirits;
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then what Magnifying-glasses do they look through! every mole-hill becomes a mountain, and every shadow a formidable monster;
then what Magnifying-glasses do they look through! every molehill becomes a mountain, and every shadow a formidable monster;
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till their heads being fill'd with frightful apprehensions, and their hearts with Pannick fears, they dream of nothing but Slavery, Chains,
till their Heads being filled with frightful apprehensions, and their hearts with Panic fears, they dream of nothing but Slavery, Chains,
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and Death, till like Orestes or Judas, lash'd with their own furies, they have run upon Death for fear of meeting it,
and Death, till like Orestes or Judas, lashed with their own furies, they have run upon Death for Fear of meeting it,
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as that Souldier that kill'd himself for fear of the Enemy. How many men have been frighted and shouted into War!
as that Soldier that killed himself for Fear of the Enemy. How many men have been frighted and shouted into War!
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as though some invisible Daemon took delight to hiss us into Quarrels? How many, forced on by their own fears, have wilfully plunged themselves into greater miseries than ever they could have endur'd, had all they themselves dreaded fallen upon them?
as though Some invisible Daemon took delight to hiss us into Quarrels? How many, forced on by their own fears, have wilfully plunged themselves into greater misery's than ever they could have endured, had all they themselves dreaded fallen upon them?
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Indeed, from seditious talk to seditious acting is but one step, they seem to be brothers of the same womb, one a little more grown than the other:
Indeed, from seditious talk to seditious acting is but one step, they seem to be Brother's of the same womb, one a little more grown than the other:
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When the heart is once inflam'd with talk, 'tis hard to keep the hand still;
When the heart is once inflamed with talk, it's hard to keep the hand still;
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so that from unreasonable fears once infused, there is a natural chain of Evils linked one upon another, till it terminates in the bottom of Hell. Fear procures hatred and discontent;
so that from unreasonable fears once infused, there is a natural chain of Evils linked one upon Another, till it terminates in the bottom of Hell. fear procures hatred and discontent;
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that is the assured mother of Murmuring, for fire cannot be hid. Murmuring is naturally the seed of Sedition, as that is Rebellion inchoate, and begun;
that is the assured mother of Murmuring, for fire cannot be hid. Murmuring is naturally the seed of Sedition, as that is Rebellion inchoate, and begun;
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and Rebellion, as it was the first cause of, so it is the precipitous passage to Hell.
and Rebellion, as it was the First cause of, so it is the precipitous passage to Hell.
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So that mischievous fears and jealousies, as they are commonly infused by the Devil, or some wicked men his Agents,
So that mischievous fears and jealousies, as they Are commonly infused by the devil, or Some wicked men his Agents,
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so they terminate in Hell, they run but round the circle and meet again.
so they terminate in Hell, they run but round the circle and meet again.
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But, that which ought to be dearest to us, our Christian Religion is dishonoured by these discontents and murmurings, nothing being so contrary to the precepts, intent,
But, that which ought to be dearest to us, our Christian Religion is dishonoured by these discontents and murmurings, nothing being so contrary to the Precepts, intent,
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and life of Christianity, to the custom of the Primitive times; to Love, the characteristical note of a Christian, Jo. 13.35. and the command of being content in all estates;
and life of Christianity, to the custom of the Primitive times; to Love, the characteristical note of a Christian, John 13.35. and the command of being content in all estates;
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nothing so derogatory from the Honour of God, as distrust of the Providence of God, and discontent at the dispensations of it.
nothing so derogatory from the Honour of God, as distrust of the Providence of God, and discontent At the dispensations of it.
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This is the Land, and ours are the Times, and I need not tell you who are the men, that are most guilty of this Vice:
This is the Land, and ours Are the Times, and I need not tell you who Are the men, that Are most guilty of this Vice:
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There are a sort of volatile spirits, that can never rest; men that love confusion, and would sure have been good inhabitants of the Chaos ;
There Are a sort of volatile spirits, that can never rest; men that love confusion, and would sure have been good inhabitants of the Chaos;
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men whose souls are too fierce and active for their bodies, and pent up in too narrow a room, with their incessant motion wear them to nothing.
men whose Souls Are too fierce and active for their bodies, and penned up in too narrow a room, with their incessant motion wear them to nothing.
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They have the food and look of Envy; they feed on crude and noxious humours in a Commonwealth;
They have the food and look of Envy; they feed on crude and noxious humours in a Commonwealth;
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and they have the meager looks and snakes of Envy, onely she wears them on her head, and they in their bosomes.
and they have the meager looks and snakes of Envy, only she wears them on her head, and they in their bosoms.
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They thirst for Innovations and Changes, and grow sick with ease;
They thirst for Innovations and Changes, and grow sick with ease;
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like some fish that live and delight in the Cataracts and falls of water, and die in still streams:
like Some Fish that live and delight in the Cataracts and falls of water, and die in still streams:
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They suck in ill news as the sweetest repast;
They suck in ill news as the Sweetest repast;
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and relate it and add to it with such visible satisfaction, that no Epicure takes more in his choicest Dainties.
and relate it and add to it with such visible satisfaction, that no Epicure Takes more in his Choicest Dainties.
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Whether this Sin proceeds from Pride and Conceit, as there is no Rebellion but hath a tincture of that;
Whither this since proceeds from Pride and Conceit, as there is no Rebellion but hath a tincture of that;
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for every Rebel thinks he is fit to govern;
for every Rebel thinks he is fit to govern;
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or from disappointed Counsels, for Ambition in the mind, is like Choler in the body, once stop'd turns to poison;
or from disappointed Counsels, for Ambition in the mind, is like Choler in the body, once stopped turns to poison;
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or whether from cowardize and fear, as it generally doth. From an ill habit of Body, or an ill turn'd Soul;
or whither from cowardice and Fear, as it generally does. From an ill habit of Body, or an ill turned Soul;
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or whether (which is most likely) they are really possessed;
or whither (which is most likely) they Are really possessed;
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for the Devil, ever since he fell, never found any delight in any thing but mischief;
for the devil, ever since he fell, never found any delight in any thing but mischief;
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I shall not now pretend to determine.
I shall not now pretend to determine.
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This is sure, they are like spiders that will spin out their bowels to make thin webs that every fly will break through.
This is sure, they Are like spiders that will spin out their bowels to make thin webs that every fly will break through.
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They are deservedly their own Tormentors, undeservedly the Torments of the Nation, and wickedly and profanely the Scandals of Religion.
They Are deservedly their own Tormentors, undeservedly the Torments of the nation, and wickedly and profanely the Scandals of Religion.
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So that, this being so spreading and contagious a Disease, it may seem needful to search what Remedies are most suitable to stop the further growth of it.
So that, this being so spreading and contagious a Disease, it may seem needful to search what Remedies Are most suitable to stop the further growth of it.
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The Kings Heart, &c. These are the words of Solomon, to whom God imparted the greatest share of Wisdom that any meer man was possessor of;
The Kings Heart, etc. These Are the words of Solomon, to whom God imparted the greatest share of Wisdom that any mere man was possessor of;
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and as Proverbs are short sentences, wherein there is much Wisdom lap'd up in few words;
and as Proverbs Are short sentences, wherein there is much Wisdom lap up in few words;
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so of all that ever were writ, those of Solomon, that was inlightned by the Spirit of God, are most excellent;
so of all that ever were writ, those of Solomon, that was enlightened by the Spirit of God, Are most excellent;
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and, as if when he wrote this, he had had a Prophetick view of future times, this seems design'd for such an Age as ours,
and, as if when he wrote this, he had had a Prophetic view of future times, this seems designed for such an Age as ours,
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and like a well-drawn Picture, seems to look upon all in the room, and hath a peculiar prospect to our days.
and like a well-drawn Picture, seems to look upon all in the room, and hath a peculiar prospect to our days.
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This Text seems to have reference both to the Prince and the Subject, and the scope of it is on one hand, to re-mind the Prince of that Moderation, Justice, Clemency,
This Text seems to have Referente both to the Prince and the Subject, and the scope of it is on one hand, to remind the Prince of that Moderation, justice, Clemency,
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and other Kingly Vertues whereby he should enoble his Reign;
and other Kingly Virtues whereby he should ennoble his Reign;
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since his Actions must n•eds be peculiarly known to God, in whose hand, even his Heart, his Thoughts, Designs, and Intentions are.
since his Actions must n•eds be peculiarly known to God, in whose hand, even his Heart, his Thoughts, Designs, and Intentions Are.
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On the other hand, it teaches the Subject that Quietness and Peace, that Obedience and Trust they ought to have in their Princes,
On the other hand, it Teaches the Subject that Quietness and Peace, that obedience and Trust they ought to have in their Princes,
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since not onely by God Princes Reign, but by him they are guided and govern'd, and their heart turn'd whithersoever he pleases.
since not only by God Princes Reign, but by him they Are guided and governed, and their heart turned whithersoever he Pleases.
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The Text seems divided into three parts.
The Text seems divided into three parts.
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First, a Proposition laid down, that the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, (in his power).
First, a Proposition laid down, that the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, (in his power).
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Secondly, an Illustration of it by a simile, ( as the Rivers of water.
Secondly, an Illustration of it by a simile, (as the rivers of water.
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) Thirdly, the Exertion of this Power — ( he turneth it withersoever, &c.) Every word hath its Emphasis — the Kings heart — not onely his Words which are heard, his Actions which are seen,
) Thirdly, the Exertion of this Power — (he turns it whithersoever, etc.) Every word hath its Emphasis — the Kings heart — not only his Words which Are herd, his Actions which Are seen,
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but this Heart, an Abyss that no one can search, a depth no one can fathom;
but this Heart, an Abyss that no one can search, a depth not one can fathom;
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his very thoughts which no ear hears, no eye sees, nor can any reason or understanding follow the unaccountable wandrings of them;
his very thoughts which no ear hears, no eye sees, nor can any reason or understanding follow the unaccountable wanderings of them;
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all these are in the hand of God. Prudence or Modesty, or other considerations can set bounds to our words;
all these Are in the hand of God. Prudence or Modesty, or other considerations can Set bounds to our words;
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fear, honour, or interest to our deeds;
Fear, honour, or Interest to our Deeds;
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but who ever yet could set bounds to the thoughts of another, or what invisible and inexplicable setters must they be, that can bind up the imagination.
but who ever yet could Set bounds to the thoughts of Another, or what invisible and inexplicable setters must they be, that can bind up the imagination.
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But such care doth God take of his Viceroys here on earth, that, not onely their words and thoughts, of which cognizance may be took;
But such care does God take of his Viceroys Here on earth, that, not only their words and thoughts, of which cognizance may be took;
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but even their heart, their thoughts, (the shop where all actions are forged) even this is in the hand of God,
but even their heart, their thoughts, (the shop where all actions Are forged) even this is in the hand of God,
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and he models it and turns it which way ever he will.
and he models it and turns it which Way ever he will.
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Among the many ways wherein it may be said to be in the hand of God, I shall mention two. 1. By way of direction.
Among the many ways wherein it may be said to be in the hand of God, I shall mention two. 1. By Way of direction.
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God vouchsafeth to Kings a more immediate influx of his Spirit;
God vouchsafeth to Kings a more immediate influx of his Spirit;
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this was seen in Saul, whom when Samuel had Anointed King, he told him, the Spirit of God would come upon him, 1 Sam. 10. 6. and it was made good, 1 Sam. 11.6. for when Saul heard the tidings of the men of Jabeth Gilead, it is said, the Spirit of God came upon him.
this was seen in Saul, whom when Samuel had Anointed King, he told him, the Spirit of God would come upon him, 1 Sam. 10. 6. and it was made good, 1 Sam. 11.6. for when Saul herd the tidings of the men of Jabeth Gilead, it is said, the Spirit of God Come upon him.
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So when God had cast off Saul from being King, and David was Anointed in his stead, 1 Sam. 16. 13. the Spirit of God came upon David from that day forward,
So when God had cast off Saul from being King, and David was Anointed in his stead, 1 Sam. 16. 13. the Spirit of God Come upon David from that day forward,
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and an evil Spirit from God upon Saul. and an evil Spirit from God upon Saul.
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God stamps something great and excellent on the Souls of Princes, above those of common men;
God stamps something great and excellent on the Souls of Princes, above those of Common men;
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he sets his own Seal upon them, allays them nearly to himself, and calls them Gods, Psal. 82.6.
he sets his own Seal upon them, allays them nearly to himself, and calls them God's, Psalm 82.6.
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And since Angels are supposed to exceed men in knowledge, not so much from the purity of their essence,
And since Angels Are supposed to exceed men in knowledge, not so much from the purity of their essence,
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as from their nearness to God, and being continually in his presence:
as from their nearness to God, and being continually in his presence:
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with what submission ought we to obey the commands and directions of our Princes, who are thus directed by God;
with what submission ought we to obey the commands and directions of our Princes, who Are thus directed by God;
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and how ought we to forbear censuring their Actions, since our Souls are not elevated enough to know their ends and designs,
and how ought we to forbear censuring their Actions, since our Souls Are not elevated enough to know their ends and designs,
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nor to see upon what center they turn round.
nor to see upon what centre they turn round.
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They have lofty conceptions that we are not capable of, and the scene of things looks with one face to us that are below,
They have lofty conceptions that we Are not capable of, and the scene of things looks with one face to us that Are below,
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and with another to those above.
and with Another to those above.
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God gives them singular and extraordinary endowments, that they may go in and out before his people.
God gives them singular and extraordinary endowments, that they may go in and out before his people.
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What common mind is able to comprehend the goodness, clemency and tenderness of a good King toward his people.
What Common mind is able to comprehend the Goodness, clemency and tenderness of a good King towards his people.
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What Tongue is able to express that mercy, so inherent to our Kings, till it hath been almost fatal to them;
What Tongue is able to express that mercy, so inherent to our Kings, till it hath been almost fatal to them;
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who can express that pity and compassion a King (a true Father of his Country) hath for an afflicted Nation.
who can express that pity and compassion a King (a true Father of his Country) hath for an afflicted nation.
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David, when he saw the Angel that smote the people, cryed out, Lo I have sinn'd, I have done wickedly, David, when he saw the Angel that smote the people, cried out, Lo I have sinned, I have done wickedly,
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but these sheep what have they done? let thy hand be, I pray thee, against me and against my Fathers house, 2 Sam. 24.17.but these sheep what have they done? let thy hand be, I pray thee, against me and against my Father's house, 2 Sam. 24.17.
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When Iphigenia was to be Sacrificed, the Painter drew the Spectators grief with all possible Art;
When Iphigenia was to be Sacrificed, the Painter drew the Spectators grief with all possible Art;
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but when he came to her Father, he drew a vaile over his head, it being a grief not to be delineated;
but when he Come to her Father, he drew a veil over his head, it being a grief not to be delineated;
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in such a manner may the tenderness of a King to an afflicted people be a little shadowed out.
in such a manner may the tenderness of a King to an afflicted people be a little shadowed out.
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God who is all mercy fills them with mercy, who is all wisdom, gives them a liberal portion,
God who is all mercy fills them with mercy, who is all Wisdom, gives them a liberal portion,
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and directs them with his own right hand.
and directs them with his own right hand.
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2. By way of protection and defence, the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord,
2. By Way of protection and defence, the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord,
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and who shall tear it thence? in that hand that hath done so many wonders, that mighty hand and out-stretched Arm;and who shall tear it thence? in that hand that hath done so many wonders, that mighty hand and outstretched Arm;
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he that touches him touches the apple of his eye, he hides him under the shadow of his wing.
he that touches him touches the apple of his eye, he hides him under the shadow of his wing.
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And though providence is interest in all things in earth as well as heaven, in the concerns of a Peasant as well as of a Prince,
And though providence is Interest in all things in earth as well as heaven, in the concerns of a Peasant as well as of a Prince,
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yet if in any thing it is more careful than other, it is in the preservation of Princes.
yet if in any thing it is more careful than other, it is in the preservation of Princes.
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And surely the miraculous protection both of our late Soveraign of blessed memory, and this our present King, from open force and private Conspiracy, hath sufficiently shewed the finger of God was there.
And surely the miraculous protection both of our late Sovereign of blessed memory, and this our present King, from open force and private conspiracy, hath sufficiently showed the finger of God was there.
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So that the happiness of the King, and the safety of the people is in the same hand, the same arm protects them both.
So that the happiness of the King, and the safety of the people is in the same hand, the same arm protects them both.
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I know there are too many men, that seem to repine, that the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord ;
I know there Are too many men, that seem to repine, that the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord;
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they would have it in their own;
they would have it in their own;
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they would prescribe rules and methods of Government, and all should move according to the model laid in their own brains.
they would prescribe rules and methods of Government, and all should move according to the model laid in their own brains.
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They that were but of yesterday would give Laws to the world, and correct the ancient of days,
They that were but of yesterday would give Laws to the world, and correct the ancient of days,
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and they that know not what a day will bring forth, would have the guidance of Providence for future ages,
and they that know not what a day will bring forth, would have the guidance of Providence for future ages,
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and prescribe the limits in which it should move.
and prescribe the Limits in which it should move.
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We have seen the times, when men, whether out of a belief that Providence wanted their helping hand,
We have seen the times, when men, whither out of a belief that Providence wanted their helping hand,
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and the wheels of it could not stir without their assistance;
and the wheels of it could not stir without their assistance;
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or whether out of a distrust of the wisdom, power, justice, or goodness of God, is hard to determine, had a design to alter the course of Nature and Succession against the Laws of God and Man;
or whither out of a distrust of the Wisdom, power, Justice, or Goodness of God, is hard to determine, had a Design to altar the course of Nature and Succession against the Laws of God and Man;
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and as if God did not know what was best for us, so well as themselves;
and as if God did not know what was best for us, so well as themselves;
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as if Gods will was not the rule of Justice, but they would call him to the Humane Bar,
as if God's will was not the Rule of justice, but they would call him to the Humane Bar,
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as once his Vicegerent was served;
as once his Vicegerent was served;
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contrary to Gods revealed will, they attempted such a piece of Injustice, that the fairest Apology that can ever be made for it, is, that they would have done evil that good might come of it.
contrary to God's revealed will, they attempted such a piece of Injustice, that the Fairest Apology that can ever be made for it, is, that they would have done evil that good might come of it.
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But it is no unusual thing, when men are denyed their requests at the hands of God,
But it is no unusual thing, when men Are denied their requests At the hands of God,
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because they ask amiss, to seek it by evil means;
Because they ask amiss, to seek it by evil means;
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as Saul in his despair went to the Witch of Endor, 1 Sam. 28. that therefore we may not depend so much upon our selves,as Saul in his despair went to the Witch of Endor, 1 Sam. 28. that Therefore we may not depend so much upon our selves,
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and our own wisdom, as that of God, let us consider two things. 1. The wisdom of God, in whose hand the Kings heart is.
and our own Wisdom, as that of God, let us Consider two things. 1. The Wisdom of God, in whose hand the Kings heart is.
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That there is an infinite wisdom, that runs through the smallest causes, effects, and circumstances, and that as the Spirit did upon the waters in the Creation.
That there is an infinite Wisdom, that runs through the Smallest Causes, effects, and Circumstances, and that as the Spirit did upon the waters in the Creation.
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Gen. 1. it doth brood upon the mighty frame, and produces all those various occurrences that happen in the world;Gen. 1. it does brood upon the mighty frame, and produces all those various occurrences that happen in the world;
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will appear to any one, that with a serious judgment doth consider the order of things, either in Heaven Gods Throne, or in Earth his Footstool.
will appear to any one, that with a serious judgement does Consider the order of things, either in Heaven God's Throne, or in Earth his Footstool.
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'Tis writ in Heaven in glorious Characters, the Sun, Moon and Stars, and 'tis no less visible in this lower world;
It's writ in Heaven in glorious Characters, the Sun, Moon and Stars, and it's no less visible in this lower world;
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every chive of grass sets it forth.
every chive of grass sets it forth.
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What branch of it is there that we can comprehend, and what small stream of it is there that will not swallow us.
What branch of it is there that we can comprehend, and what small stream of it is there that will not swallow us.
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Heaven is not so much higher than the earth, as Gods wisdom is above ours, ours is not so much as a dust of the ballance,
Heaven is not so much higher than the earth, as God's Wisdom is above ours, ours is not so much as a dust of the balance,
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or a drop to the ocean.
or a drop to the Ocean.
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That small weak knowledge we have, is conveyed to us by the sences, by species and objects, which being received, are laid up in the brain like impresses of a Seal in wax:
That small weak knowledge we have, is conveyed to us by the Senses, by species and objects, which being received, Are laid up in the brain like impresses of a Seal in wax:
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from these we discourse, argue, conclude, and after all our labour spent, the deceitfulness both of the objects and of our sences considered,
from these we discourse, argue, conclude, and After all our labour spent, the deceitfulness both of the objects and of our Senses considered,
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and that neither any thing here below is capable of giving as true wisdom; nor if it was, were we capable of receiving it.
and that neither any thing Here below is capable of giving as true Wisdom; nor if it was, were we capable of receiving it.
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It appears that after all, our wisdom is but elaborate folly, and all our knowledge but an acquired madness;
It appears that After all, our Wisdom is but elaborate folly, and all our knowledge but an acquired madness;
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and there is not one of the lowest rank of Angels, but is as much superiour to us in knowledge,
and there is not one of the lowest rank of Angels, but is as much superior to us in knowledge,
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as we are above the vilest Infect.
as we Are above the Vilest Infect.
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When on the contrary, God knows all things by, and in himself, all things that were, are,
When on the contrary, God knows all things by, and in himself, all things that were, Are,
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or shall be, without deceit, imperfection, confusion, or mixture:
or shall be, without deceit, imperfection, confusion, or mixture:
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nor had this his knowledge any beginning or increase as ours, but was from eternity to eternity, is the cause of all things,
nor had this his knowledge any beginning or increase as ours, but was from eternity to eternity, is the cause of all things,
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and contains all things in it self, comprehends all things by one eternal immutable act of understanding, and that in a moment:
and contains all things in it self, comprehends all things by one Eternal immutable act of understanding, and that in a moment:
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what is our weak knowledge if compared to this, got with labour and toyl, by discourse, reading, and other helps;
what is our weak knowledge if compared to this, god with labour and toil, by discourse, reading, and other helps;
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blind and uncertain, transitory and fading, and at best of little use, of lesser extent, and least perfection.
blind and uncertain, transitory and fading, and At best of little use, of lesser extent, and least perfection.
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But that which comes nearer to our present purpose, will be the consideration of the wisdom of God, in respect of the dispensations of Providence, which produces great and glorious designs, beyond the reach, thought,
But that which comes nearer to our present purpose, will be the consideration of the Wisdom of God, in respect of the dispensations of Providence, which produces great and glorious designs, beyond the reach, Thought,
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& imaginations of men, and contrary many times to their designs;
& Imaginations of men, and contrary many times to their designs;
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not unlike a skilful Architect, when the Scheme of the building being contrived and modelled in his careful thoughts, allots to the workmen their several tasks, without making them acquainted with the grounds and reasons of it.
not unlike a skilful Architect, when the Scheme of the building being contrived and modeled in his careful thoughts, allots to the workmen their several tasks, without making them acquainted with the grounds and Reasons of it.
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Those men whom God ordains to bring his sacred purposes to pass, at the same time perhaps have designs of their own,
Those men whom God ordains to bring his sacred Purposes to pass, At the same time perhaps have designs of their own,
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and yet unknown to themselves, are the instruments of his holy will.
and yet unknown to themselves, Are the Instruments of his holy will.
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This was visibly seen all along in the life of Joseph, each Agent had his design apart:
This was visibly seen all along in the life of Joseph, each Agent had his Design apart:
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no one trouble that fell upon the neck of the other, but might have been to a natural eye looked on as a signal judgment;
no one trouble that fell upon the neck of the other, but might have been to a natural eye looked on as a signal judgement;
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yet all of them workt together the most unparellel'd instance of heavenly wisdom;
yet all of them worked together the most unparelleled instance of heavenly Wisdom;
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the advancement of Joseph, the safety of his Fathers Family, and the bringing them into Aegypt, in order to the promised Canaan. The Caldeans besiege Jerusalem and take it,
the advancement of Joseph, the safety of his Father's Family, and the bringing them into Egypt, in order to the promised Canaan. The Chaldaeans besiege Jerusalem and take it,
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and carry away that miserable Nation captive: the increasing their Dominion, and filling themselves with spoil was that which stimulated them on,
and carry away that miserable nation captive: the increasing their Dominion, and filling themselves with spoil was that which stimulated them on,
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but God's secret design was to punish that Idolatrous Nation, and to fulfil his purpose so long foretold by his holy Prophets.
but God's secret Design was to Punish that Idolatrous nation, and to fulfil his purpose so long foretold by his holy prophets.
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Let Vespacian besiege Jerusalem, and reduce to ruinous heaps that City of God, let him triumph in the Conquest of millions of that presuming, stubborn, and senceless people:
Let Vespacian besiege Jerusalem, and reduce to ruinous heaps that city of God, let him triumph in the Conquest of millions of that presuming, stubborn, and senseless people:
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He, carried on by rage and ambition, undertakes it;
He, carried on by rage and ambition, undertakes it;
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but God had a farther design, and made him his Scourge, to punish that execrable people, to fulfill the Prophesie of our blessed Saviour, Mat. 24.2. and to revenge the innocent Bloud of his well-beloved Son on that cursed Nation;
but God had a farther Design, and made him his Scourge, to Punish that execrable people, to fulfil the Prophesy of our blessed Saviour, Mathew 24.2. and to revenge the innocent Blood of his well-beloved Son on that cursed nation;
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nay, as the highest piece of Wisdom, God can bring even good out of evil,
nay, as the highest piece of Wisdom, God can bring even good out of evil,
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and what is looked upon as the most dreadful judgment, becomes in the end the greatest mercy.
and what is looked upon as the most dreadful judgement, becomes in the end the greatest mercy.
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Attila from the farthest North, brings an inundation of Goths into Italy, and over runs all Christian Nations;Attila from the farthest North, brings an inundation of Gothis into Italy, and over runs all Christian nations;
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the holy men, even of those times look'd upon this as an unparellel'd Judgment, but God designed and brought other things to pass;
the holy men, even of those times looked upon this as an unparelleled Judgement, but God designed and brought other things to pass;
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and whereas they thought all Religion and Learning was buried under the ruines of the Roman Empire.
and whereas they Thought all Religion and Learning was buried under the ruins of the Roman Empire.
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God made those Barbarians a Scourge to Luxurious Rome, then buried in Vice, Sensuality, and Effeminacy,
God made those Barbarians a Scourge to Luxurious Room, then buried in Vice, Sensuality, and Effeminacy,
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and what was the greatest, his Wisdom ordered those Conquerours to be over come by those they had conquer'd,
and what was the greatest, his Wisdom ordered those Conquerors to be over come by those they had conquered,
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and to be converted to Christianity. Men design one thing and God another; they contrive, but God brings to pass;
and to be converted to Christianity. Men Design one thing and God Another; they contrive, but God brings to pass;
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at what time, in what manner, and to what end he himself best pleases.
At what time, in what manner, and to what end he himself best Pleases.
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O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God, How unsearchable are his judgments, Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God, How unsearchable Are his Judgments,
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and his ways past finding out; For who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his councellor,
and his ways passed finding out; For who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his councillor,
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or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompenced to him again,
or who hath First given to him, and it shall be recompensed to him again,
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for of him, and to him and through him are all things to whom be honour and glory for ever and ever. Rom. 11.33. I am apt to believe, the not understanding and weighing this wisdom of Providence, or the impatience of mens spirits, that will not stand still and see the Salvation of God;for of him, and to him and through him Are all things to whom be honour and glory for ever and ever. Rom. 11.33. I am apt to believe, the not understanding and weighing this Wisdom of Providence, or the impatience of men's spirits, that will not stand still and see the Salvation of God;
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will not wait the leisure of Providence, but judge and censure it before-hand;
will not wait the leisure of Providence, but judge and censure it beforehand;
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hath been the cause of so many errours in judgment, and so many worse in practice.
hath been the cause of so many errors in judgement, and so many Worse in practice.
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For we would have things move as fast as our thoughts, and in that method that best pleaseth us.
For we would have things move as fast as our thoughts, and in that method that best Pleases us.
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He that looks carelesly and superficially upon Providence, is like the blind man our Saviour cured, Mark 8.24. that saw men as Trees walking.
He that looks carelessly and superficially upon Providence, is like the blind man our Saviour cured, Mark 8.24. that saw men as Trees walking.
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But the deeper he searches, the more satisfaction he finds, till he sees every thing clearly.
But the Deeper he Searches, the more satisfaction he finds, till he sees every thing clearly.
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And he that with impatience looks upon it, finds things abortive, and his mind is lost in the number of possible events.
And he that with impatience looks upon it, finds things abortive, and his mind is lost in the number of possible events.
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For take the actions of Providence separately, and they seem irregular, disorderly, and confused; like Tapestry in broken pieces;
For take the actions of Providence separately, and they seem irregular, disorderly, and confused; like Tapestry in broken Pieces;
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but put the parts together, and they will shew their beauty, and discover their genuine and surprizing symmetry.
but put the parts together, and they will show their beauty, and discover their genuine and surprising symmetry.
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We know not now what blessings lye in the womb of Providence for us;
We know not now what blessings lie in the womb of Providence for us;
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why should we anticipate our misery by our fears, and torment our selves before the time,
why should we anticipate our misery by our fears, and torment our selves before the time,
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for those things that may never come. For we are as oft deceived in our fears, as we are in our hopes.
for those things that may never come. For we Are as oft deceived in our fears, as we Are in our hope's.
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'Tis sure, our Prudence as well as our duty to settle our minds upon God, to leave all to his infinite wisdom, who will order all things for our good, much better than we could our selves.
It's sure, our Prudence as well as our duty to settle our minds upon God, to leave all to his infinite Wisdom, who will order all things for our good, much better than we could our selves.
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The next thing which more peculiarly belongs to the Text, is the power of God, NONLATINALPHABET signifying his power, which we render his hand.
The next thing which more peculiarly belongs to the Text, is the power of God, signifying his power, which we render his hand.
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This is sure, what ever the infinite wisdom of God orders, the infinite power of God brings to pass;
This is sure, what ever the infinite Wisdom of God order, the infinite power of God brings to pass;
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which is so great, that it cannot be restrained to, or censured by our weak imaginations:
which is so great, that it cannot be restrained to, or censured by our weak Imaginations:
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nor must we think that that is impossible with God, which to our weak capacities seem so.
nor must we think that that is impossible with God, which to our weak capacities seem so.
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For if there be many actions of men, of which beasts are supposed to have no knowledge,
For if there be many actions of men, of which beasts Are supposed to have no knowledge,
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nor can comprehend the manner how, or the reason why they were acted;
nor can comprehend the manner how, or the reason why they were acted;
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why should we expect to know the extent of Gods power, since there is an infinitely greater distance between the God of Heaven,
why should we expect to know the extent of God's power, since there is an infinitely greater distance between the God of Heaven,
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and the wisest of the sons of men, than there is between the best of men and the vilest Creature.
and the Wisest of the Sons of men, than there is between the best of men and the Vilest Creature.
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So that were we in greater slavery than the Jews under the Brick-kills of Aegypt, in greater straights than they at the Red-Sea, when the Mountains hemmed them in on both sides, the Sea was before, and their enemies behind:
So that were we in greater slavery than the jews under the Brickkills of Egypt, in greater straights than they At the Red sea, when the Mountains hemmed them in on both sides, the Sea was before, and their enemies behind:
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did all humane helps fail, and we were left a secure bait for destruction. Yet the same God that parted the Red-Sea, could make a passage for our escape,
did all humane helps fail, and we were left a secure bait for destruction. Yet the same God that parted the Red sea, could make a passage for our escape,
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and bring us out by wondrous means beyond our hopes. For his arm is not shortned, but his hand is stretched out still.
and bring us out by wondrous means beyond our hope's. For his arm is not shortened, but his hand is stretched out still.
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And we have reason to believe so, when we consider that nothing is done but by this infinite power,
And we have reason to believe so, when we Consider that nothing is done but by this infinite power,
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and nothing can be acted against it. The highest Angels stand upon the brink of nothing;
and nothing can be acted against it. The highest Angels stand upon the brink of nothing;
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and did God leave them to themselves but one moment, they would fall into that gulph from whence of themselves they could never get out:
and did God leave them to themselves but one moment, they would fallen into that gulf from whence of themselves they could never get out:
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for, as their passage from Nothing to Being was by an infinite power creating, so their Fall from Being to Nothing ▪ again, would necessarily follow, without an infinite power preserving.
for, as their passage from Nothing to Being was by an infinite power creating, so their Fallen from Being to Nothing ▪ again, would necessarily follow, without an infinite power preserving.
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Nay, not all the power of Angels, wit of Men, and industry of all Creatures joyned together, could preserve a worm one moment without an influx of Being from God:
Nay, not all the power of Angels, wit of Men, and industry of all Creatures joined together, could preserve a worm one moment without an influx of Being from God:
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they would be as unable to preserve it, as to create one anew. The Nodus perpetuitatis, as it is called by Plato, is in the hands of God.
they would be as unable to preserve it, as to create one anew. The Nodus perpetuitatis, as it is called by Plato, is in the hands of God.
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But as this power of God is the cause of all things, and acts in all things,
But as this power of God is the cause of all things, and acts in all things,
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so nothing can act against it, all our endeavours are as vain, as that mans would be that strove to stop a ship under sail, by setting his shoulders to the side.
so nothing can act against it, all our endeavours Are as vain, as that men would be that strove to stop a ship under sail, by setting his shoulders to the side.
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Pharaoh may harden his heart and not let the people of Israel go; but they shall at last be brought out by an high hand.Pharaoh may harden his heart and not let the people of Israel go; but they shall At last be brought out by an high hand.
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Josephs Brethren may think, by their selling him to the Ishmaelites, they had eluded the succession of his Prophetical Dreams,Josephs Brothers may think, by their selling him to the Ishmaelites, they had eluded the succession of his Prophetical Dreams,
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but that way they took for his ruine, shall be turned to his advancement.
but that Way they took for his ruin, shall be turned to his advancement.
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So that as this power of God administers matter of comfort, since all things are acted by it,
So that as this power of God administers matter of Comfort, since all things Are acted by it,
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and nothing but by its permission;
and nothing but by its permission;
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so it shows the desperation of those men that will fight against God, and strike at him through his King on earth, as Witches kill by Effigie.
so it shows the desperation of those men that will fight against God, and strike At him through his King on earth, as Witches kill by Effigy.
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We have thus seen, that the heart of our King is in the hand of God, and there let us leave it,
We have thus seen, that the heart of our King is in the hand of God, and there let us leave it,
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as in a sacred Treasure-house, and come to the next particular, the simile by which it is illustrated.
as in a sacred Treasure-house, and come to the next particular, the simile by which it is illustrated.
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As the rivers of water, some take it thus, that God rules the heart of Kings as he doth the Rivers of waters;As the Rivers of water, Some take it thus, that God rules the heart of Kings as he does the rivers of waters;
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and we are assured, that God hath set them their bounds, which they shall not pass,
and we Are assured, that God hath Set them their bounds, which they shall not pass,
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nor turn again to cover the earth, Psal. 104.9nor turn again to cover the earth, Psalm 104.9
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And that merciless and restless Element the Sea, hath its limits, hitherto shalt thou come and no farther,
And that merciless and restless Element the Sea, hath its Limits, hitherto shalt thou come and no farther,
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and here shall thy proud waves be stoped, Job 38.11. Nothing is more rapid and furious than water, and nothing more head-strong than the thoughts of men;and Here shall thy proud waves be stopped, Job 38.11. Nothing is more rapid and furious than water, and nothing more headstrong than the thoughts of men;
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both of them are deaf to reason and intreaty, and both of them scorn a curb or bridle.
both of them Are deaf to reason and entreaty, and both of them scorn a curb or bridle.
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What will not water overflow? and what will not our thoughts bear down? so that since the Element of water is supposed by Philosophers to be higher than the Earth, the finger of God is seen in setting its bounds that it doth not overflow it:
What will not water overflow? and what will not our thoughts bear down? so that since the Element of water is supposed by Philosophers to be higher than the Earth, the finger of God is seen in setting its bounds that it does not overflow it:
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and the same wonder is shown in our thoughts, which though they continually tower above,
and the same wonder is shown in our thoughts, which though they continually tower above,
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yet God hath bridled them so, that they do not drown the little world of Man. Both water and thoughts are things extreamly fluid,
yet God hath bridled them so, that they do not drown the little world of Man. Both water and thoughts Are things extremely fluid,
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and require a solid body to contain them, and God hath took care of them both.
and require a solid body to contain them, and God hath took care of them both.
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So that in this sence, the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, he hath set it bounds and limits, he fills it with the dew of heaven,
So that in this sense, the Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, he hath Set it bounds and Limits, he fills it with the due of heaven,
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and with water of life from himself, who is the fountain;
and with water of life from himself, who is the fountain;
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and orders that he should refresh the thirsty parts of the earth, and chear and make glad the weary, as the Psalmist in the 104.10.and order that he should refresh the thirsty parts of the earth, and cheer and make glad the weary, as the Psalmist in the 104.10.
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expresses, he sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills, they give drink to every beast of the field,
Expresses, he sends the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills, they give drink to every beast of the field,
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and the wild asses quench their thirst, by them shall the fowles of the air have their habitation which sing among the branches. and the wild asses quench their thirst, by them shall the fowls of the air have their habitation which sing among the branches.
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Our King under God is the dispenser of happiness, our happiness is bound up in him.
Our King under God is the dispenser of happiness, our happiness is bound up in him.
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God only hath made this difference, God is the fountain, and the King the stream.
God only hath made this difference, God is the fountain, and the King the stream.
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Others, with more reason, suppose this simile to be took from skilful Husbandmen, which in those dry Southern Countries where water was precious, used to draw Rivers and Streams from their wonted passages, by artificial Channels & Cuts into thirsty grounds, refreshing, cherishing, and making them fruitful.
Others, with more reason, suppose this simile to be took from skilful Husbandmen, which in those dry Southern Countries where water was precious, used to draw rivers and Streams from their wonted passages, by artificial Channels & Cuts into thirsty grounds, refreshing, cherishing, and making them fruitful.
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The experience that not onely small, but mighty Rivers can thus be drawn to leave their former Bed, to seek a new one;
The experience that not only small, but mighty rivers can thus be drawn to leave their former Bed, to seek a new one;
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Babylon, once the glory of the world, dearly bought;Babylon, once the glory of the world, dearly bought;
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which being by its scituation upon the Euphrates, one of the chief Rivers of the world, impregnable,
which being by its situation upon the Euphrates, one of the chief rivers of the world, impregnable,
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yet saw by several Cuts and new Rivers made by the Medes and Persians, her streams drawn away,
yet saw by several Cuts and new rivers made by the Medes and Persians, her streams drawn away,
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and the enemy enter her by the Rivers dry and forsaken Channel.
and the enemy enter her by the rivers dry and forsaken Channel.
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So that God can draw away the heart of a King from its natural Channel to do good, turn the stream of his thoughts, against even his will, design,
So that God can draw away the heart of a King from its natural Channel to do good, turn the stream of his thoughts, against even his will, Design,
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and intent, to nourish and cherish that which of its own bent, and naturally, it would never have done.
and intent, to nourish and cherish that which of its own bent, and naturally, it would never have done.
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And since water, which is a fluid body, and naturally by its own weight tends to the center,
And since water, which is a fluid body, and naturally by its own weight tends to the centre,
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yet by the help of Art, can contrary to its own Nature, be made to ascend,
yet by the help of Art, can contrary to its own Nature, be made to ascend,
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and be carried to high and far distant places:
and be carried to high and Far distant places:
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so can mans heart, which naturally tends to evil, crawles on the ground, and like the Serpent licks the dust, be made by God to fly up to heaven and take it by force.
so can men heart, which naturally tends to evil, crawls on the ground, and like the Serpent licks the dust, be made by God to fly up to heaven and take it by force.
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So that could we suppose, that the heart of a King was naturally cruel, unjust,
So that could we suppose, that the heart of a King was naturally cruel, unjust,
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and tyrannical, (which God be praised we of all Nations have no reason to do) yet we are assured, it is in the hand of God, he can turn it contrary to its nature, make it ascend, fill it with all heavenly vertues,
and tyrannical, (which God be praised we of all nations have no reason to do) yet we Are assured, it is in the hand of God, he can turn it contrary to its nature, make it ascend, fill it with all heavenly Virtues,
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and in one moment make as great a change, as there was between Saul the Persecutor, and Paul the Preacher.
and in one moment make as great a change, as there was between Saul the Persecutor, and Paul the Preacher.
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So that were all our fears just, which wicked and unreasonable men suggest, which those private and hidden Traytors intimate;
So that were all our fears just, which wicked and unreasonable men suggest, which those private and hidden Traitors intimate;
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yet what reason have we to despond, while we have a God of infinite wisdom, power, and mercy to depend upon.
yet what reason have we to despond, while we have a God of infinite Wisdom, power, and mercy to depend upon.
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But blessed be God, we have all the assurances that an indulgent Prince can give his Subjects, that neither our Religion,
But blessed be God, we have all the assurances that an indulgent Prince can give his Subject's, that neither our Religion,
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nor our Liberties shall be violated; never so undeserving a Nation had such a prospect of unmerited blessings.
nor our Liberties shall be violated; never so undeserving a nation had such a prospect of unmerited blessings.
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We have another Phenix sprung out of the ashes of the former;
We have Another Phoenix sprung out of the Ashes of the former;
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a Prince that hath lived by continued and successive wonders of Providence, by Land and by Sea, at home and abroad:
a Prince that hath lived by continued and successive wonders of Providence, by Land and by Sea, At home and abroad:
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his life and heart was in the hand of God, and neither the rage of the waves, nor the madness of the people could tear him thence.
his life and heart was in the hand of God, and neither the rage of the waves, nor the madness of the people could tear him thence.
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A Prince that hath been thus the care of Providence, is sure in infinite wisdom reserved for great Actions and glorious times.
A Prince that hath been thus the care of Providence, is sure in infinite Wisdom reserved for great Actions and glorious times.
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What may not we hope for from the Son of a Martyr?
What may not we hope for from the Son of a Martyr?
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This brings me to the last particular, God turns it, &c. This is the wheel of Providence, upon which all our thoughts turn round;
This brings me to the last particular, God turns it, etc. This is the wheel of Providence, upon which all our thoughts turn round;
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we would fain look into futurity, but it is a book that no one can open,
we would fain look into futurity, but it is a book that no one can open,
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and it is lock'd up among the Secrets of the Almighty. We would know the events of time to come, but it is a boundless Ocean,
and it is locked up among the Secrets of the Almighty. We would know the events of time to come, but it is a boundless Ocean,
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an unfathomable Abysse, where all our Reason is ship-wrack'd and sunk.
an unfathomable Abyss, where all our Reason is shipwrecked and sunk.
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To satisfie therefore our thoughts, that they may not run upon needless curiosities, I shall undertake to shew how God will deal with us.
To satisfy Therefore our thoughts, that they may not run upon needless curiosities, I shall undertake to show how God will deal with us.
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And to that end, lay down two Propositions, from which any one may gather the consequence.
And to that end, lay down two Propositions, from which any one may gather the consequence.
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And since the stress seems to lye upon the word (will) he turneth it whether soover he will. The first shall be;
And since the stress seems to lie upon the word (will) he turns it whither soover he will. The First shall be;
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That God always wills us good. Secondly, nothing hinders him from doing good but sin.
That God always wills us good. Secondly, nothing hinders him from doing good but since.
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God is eternally, essentially good, the author of all good, and all the streams of goodness that water the world owe their original to him.
God is eternally, essentially good, the author of all good, and all the streams of Goodness that water the world owe their original to him.
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And as he is good, and fills all things living with plenteousness, so he always wills good to us;
And as he is good, and fills all things living with plenteousness, so he always wills good to us;
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not the death of a sinner, but that he should turn and live. not the death of a sinner, but that he should turn and live.
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He uses all Methods and Topicks of perswasion to invite us to, and for our good,
He uses all Methods and Topicks of persuasion to invite us to, and for our good,
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and when we refuse, his holy Spirit goes sad away.
and when we refuse, his holy Spirit Goes sad away.
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We see it in every object, feel it in every blessing, and speak it in every breath we draw:
We see it in every Object, feel it in every blessing, and speak it in every breath we draw:
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Nor is there any thing that stops the current of his goodness but our sins, they are the clouds that hinder this Sun from arising upon us with healing in his wings.
Nor is there any thing that stops the current of his Goodness but our Sins, they Are the Clouds that hinder this Sun from arising upon us with healing in his wings.
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Sin is that which is enmity toward God, and which he cannot see with allowance. The dreadful effects of sin were early seen in the Creation;
since is that which is enmity towards God, and which he cannot see with allowance. The dreadful effects of since were early seen in the Creation;
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no sooner was sin acted, but a curse followed, as naturally as the effect doth the cause;
no sooner was since acted, but a curse followed, as naturally as the Effect does the cause;
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a dreadful and contagious curse fell not only upon the actors, but on the whole creation;
a dreadful and contagious curse fell not only upon the actors, but on the Whole creation;
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which hath continued in an in-unterrupted line to our days, which no changes could alter, nor no time devour.
which hath continued in an in-unterrupted line to our days, which no changes could altar, nor no time devour.
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And that misery is now our portion, that in sorrow we must eat our bread, we owe it still to that fatal cause.
And that misery is now our portion, that in sorrow we must eat our bred, we owe it still to that fatal cause.
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That one breach of the Law was such a sea breach, that it let in an ocean of miseries, which not all our labour ever since could get out.
That one breach of the Law was such a sea breach, that it let in an Ocean of misery's, which not all our labour ever since could get out.
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So that God never punishes till we have sin'd, and then unwillingly too, and not till he hath used all ways to reduce us.
So that God never Punishes till we have sinned, and then unwillingly too, and not till he hath used all ways to reduce us.
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Judgments are wrested out of his hand by our importunate and loud crying sins.
Judgments Are wrested out of his hand by our importunate and loud crying Sins.
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So that as men cheerfully and readily go about that to which their nature inclines them;
So that as men cheerfully and readily go about that to which their nature inclines them;
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but with reluctancy and ill will to that which is against their temper;
but with reluctancy and ill will to that which is against their temper;
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so God who is goodness, and whose mercy is over all his works, showrs down blessings with a liberal hand,
so God who is Goodness, and whose mercy is over all his works, showers down blessings with a liberal hand,
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but dispenses Judgments sparingly, with grief and sorrow, & washes even the wounds he makes, as Christ did at Jerusalem with his tears.
but dispenses Judgments sparingly, with grief and sorrow, & washes even the wounds he makes, as christ did At Jerusalem with his tears.
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So that would he know how God will deal with us, there is no need of having recourse to the hidden book of the Stars with Astrologers,
So that would he know how God will deal with us, there is no need of having recourse to the hidden book of the Stars with Astrologers,
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or to deceitful prophesies, with the inquisitive and credulous, or to Endor with Saul ; the way is short, and the labour small;
or to deceitful prophecies, with the inquisitive and credulous, or to Endor with Saul; the Way is short, and the labour small;
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let us search our own Consciences, that is an unerring book, and all the lines are written in truth;
let us search our own Consciences, that is an unerring book, and all the lines Are written in truth;
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'tis the only book of fate we need, 'tis without deceit or fraud, and will plainly tell us what we merit;
it's the only book of fate we need, it's without deceit or fraud, and will plainly tell us what we merit;
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'tis like the righteous man bold as a Lion, it knows not bribes, and it fears not threatnings, it will speak,
it's like the righteous man bold as a lion, it knows not Bribes, and it fears not threatenings, it will speak,
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and it will be heard in the greatest hurry of business or delights.
and it will be herd in the greatest hurry of business or delights.
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Would we know how God will deal with the Nation? 'tis not hard to determine.
Would we know how God will deal with the nation? it's not hard to determine.
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View the crying sins and iniquities, the scarlet and crimson sins that have overspread the face of it;
View the crying Sins and iniquities, the scarlet and crimson Sins that have overspread the face of it;
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and what do these merit at the hand of a just God without repentance; a sinful Nation never wanted misery:
and what do these merit At the hand of a just God without Repentance; a sinful nation never wanted misery:
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no sooner did the Jews run after other Gods, but they were sold into the hand of the heathen,
no sooner did the jews run After other God's, but they were sold into the hand of the heathen,
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and they that hated them were Lords over them;
and they that hated them were lords over them;
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and no sooner doth a Nation repent and turn to God, but he prevents them with blessings.
and no sooner does a nation Repent and turn to God, but he prevents them with blessings.
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These things being so, surely those men that are so inquisitive into future times, and fill their own,
These things being so, surely those men that Are so inquisitive into future times, and fill their own,
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and others heads with fears, discontents and murmurings;
and Others Heads with fears, discontents and murmurings;
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that revile the Government, and like flies stick upon sore places and pass by the sound:
that revile the Government, and like flies stick upon soar places and pass by the found:
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it would be well, if these men would but examine their own breasts, and know whether their own sins have not given an helping hand to those miseries they bear;
it would be well, if these men would but examine their own breasts, and know whither their own Sins have not given an helping hand to those misery's they bear;
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and since no evil is alleviated, but rather doubled by fearful and feeble expectations of it;
and since no evil is alleviated, but rather doubled by fearful and feeble Expectations of it;
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and the true way is to use those means which are conducive either to overcome or bear it;
and the true Way is to use those means which Are conducive either to overcome or bear it;
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and since repentance is the only way to prevent Judgments, it would sure better become them to begin the Reformation at home;
and since Repentance is the only Way to prevent Judgments, it would sure better become them to begin the Reformation At home;
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& if they must be inquisitive, let it be in their own breasts: if they must be censorious, let it be on their own actions;
& if they must be inquisitive, let it be in their own breasts: if they must be censorious, let it be on their own actions;
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and if custom or nature leads them to revile, let it be their own sinful lives.
and if custom or nature leads them to revile, let it be their own sinful lives.
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They would find matter enough in themselves, no doubt, for their busie restless thoughts, their mischievous surmizes,
They would find matter enough in themselves, not doubt, for their busy restless thoughts, their mischievous Surmises,
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and their fester'd spleenes to work upon.
and their festered spleens to work upon.
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And since this is an age, wherein every one pretends to be a Politician, and meddles with the Secrets of Government;
And since this is an age, wherein every one pretends to be a Politician, and meddles with the Secrets of Government;
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and thinks it his birth-right to censure those at the Helm, it would be well, if these men would learn to govern themselves;
and thinks it his birthright to censure those At the Helm, it would be well, if these men would Learn to govern themselves;
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and yet that most beautiful and glorious victory;
and yet that most beautiful and glorious victory;
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if they must be Politicians, let them study the insinuations, deceits, treacheries, seditions, and rebellions of their own lusts;
if they must be Politicians, let them study the insinuations, Deceits, Treacheries, seditions, and rebellions of their own Lustiest;
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the arts they make use of, the specious pretences they carry, and the secret ambushes they continually lay for them.
the arts they make use of, the specious pretences they carry, and the secret Ambushes they continually lay for them.
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Let them search out the weapons, policy, machinations, and engines of their great enemy the devil,
Let them search out the weapons, policy, machinations, and Engines of their great enemy the Devil,
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and study how to countermine him. And if their ambitious spirits must be great, let their Kingdom be within;
and study how to countermine him. And if their ambitious spirits must be great, let their Kingdom be within;
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every one hath an Empire in his own mind, let them be absolute there.
every one hath an Empire in his own mind, let them be absolute there.
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There they may lay their Kingdom as wide as they will, without incroaching upon anothers right;
There they may lay their Kingdom as wide as they will, without encroaching upon another's right;
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make Laws without infringing others liberty, and command and dictate without intruding into anothers office.
make Laws without infringing Others liberty, and command and dictate without intruding into another's office.
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But why should he who is a coward at home, think to be valiant abroad, he that hath lost his own liberty, think it his right to enslave others,
But why should he who is a coward At home, think to be valiant abroad, he that hath lost his own liberty, think it his right to enslave Others,
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and he that is submissive and cringing at home to a sordid vice, think it is his Province to be Lordly and Imperious over others.
and he that is submissive and cringing At home to a sordid vice, think it is his Province to be Lordly and Imperious over Others.
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'Tis sure a piece of extravagant kindness to have business wait him at home, and to be busie abroad.
It's sure a piece of extravagant kindness to have business wait him At home, and to be busy abroad.
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'Tis sure a sign of incorrigible folly to leave his own house on fire, that calls for his help,
It's sure a Signen of incorrigible folly to leave his own house on fire, that calls for his help,
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and run about to instruct others how they may regulate their Families.
and run about to instruct Others how they may regulate their Families.
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Let us therefore all of us keep our thoughts at home, turn our eyes into our own bosomes,
Let us Therefore all of us keep our thoughts At home, turn our eyes into our own bosoms,
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and spend all the rancor and malice of our hearts upon sin, which is Gods and our Enemy.
and spend all the rancour and malice of our hearts upon since, which is God's and our Enemy.
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And since our sins took away from us our Martyred Soveraign Charles the First, and God in Judgment to this Land punished sin with sin, in that unnatural and horrid Murther.
And since our Sins took away from us our Martyred Sovereign Charles the First, and God in Judgement to this Land punished since with since, in that unnatural and horrid Murder.
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since it hath took from us the Mirrour of Princes, a King of Mercy and Clemency, CHARLES the Second, let us by our Repentance stop future Judgments,
since it hath took from us the Mirror of Princes, a King of Mercy and Clemency, CHARLES the Second, let us by our Repentance stop future Judgments,
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and beg of God that he would so turn the heart of our present Soveraign, that it may not be turned from us;
and beg of God that he would so turn the heart of our present Sovereign, that it may not be turned from us;
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but that Kings may be nursing Fathers, and Queens nursing Mothers to the Church.
but that Kings may be nursing Father's, and Queen's nursing Mother's to the Church.
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And that neither our neglect, coldness, or hypocrisie in Religion, nor any other cause may provoke God to take away our Candlestick from us;
And that neither our neglect, coldness, or hypocrisy in Religion, nor any other cause may provoke God to take away our Candlestick from us;
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but that we may be happy in our Prince, and our Prince in us;
but that we may be happy in our Prince, and our Prince in us;
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and that we may be a Nation whom God may take delight to do good to. FINIS.
and that we may be a nation whom God may take delight to do good to. FINIS.
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