THIS Psalm is made up of a complaint for the afflictions, as well as the shortness of human Life, together with an earnest prayer to God for a speedy return of his Mercy:
THIS Psalm is made up of a complaint for the afflictions, as well as the shortness of human Life, together with an earnest prayer to God for a speedy return of his Mercy:
So that the Author hereof doth in the most passionate manner cry out, our Troubles have been very heavy, and have lasted very long; let us have, O Lord!
So that the Author hereof does in the most passionate manner cry out, our Troubles have been very heavy, and have lasted very long; let us have, Oh Lord!
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and how mischievously they have been spread abroad in Libels. To what a degree of heat and madness, the lust and ambition of some Men hath been raised;
and how mischievously they have been spread abroad in Libels. To what a degree of heat and madness, the lust and ambition of Some Men hath been raised;
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for the feet, thus unnaturally, to trample upon and throw off their Head. The meanest indeed of the People must be the most proper and fit Instruments for such a work,
for the feet, thus unnaturally, to trample upon and throw off their Head. The Meanest indeed of the People must be the most proper and fit Instruments for such a work,
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Now the more effectually to recommend this black Design, and to give it a fair Face, it was nam'd the Cause of God; and the principal Actors therein were stiled God's own Israel.
Now the more effectually to recommend this black Design, and to give it a fair Face, it was named the Cause of God; and the principal Actors therein were styled God's own Israel.
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Whereupon every Street was filled with their Cryes, that all People would come out of Egypt, and they had indeed provided them a Red-Sea of Blood for their passage.
Whereupon every Street was filled with their Cries, that all People would come out of Egypt, and they had indeed provided them a Red sea of Blood for their passage.
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which did much aggravate the guilt of the chief Agents, whose hearts were engag'd in the contrivance of the most unwarrantable Deed, when their hands and eyes were offering up prayers and tears to Gods Throne;
which did much aggravate the guilt of the chief Agents, whose hearts were engaged in the contrivance of the most unwarrantable Deed, when their hands and eyes were offering up Prayers and tears to God's Throne;
which they could not have done so easily, had they not united Men of different Interests by a Covenant. What a Device was this to help forward the birth of the most amazing Wickedness, by such an engagement as was never heard of in antient Times, any otherwise than as at the making of their Leagues they were wont to kill Beasts and divide them;
which they could not have done so Easily, had they not united Men of different Interests by a Covenant. What a Device was this to help forward the birth of the most amazing Wickedness, by such an engagement as was never herd of in ancient Times, any otherwise than as At the making of their Leagues they were wont to kill Beasts and divide them;
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These were the years, in which peaceable and upright Walking before God, and Obedience to lawful Authority, were exchang'd for an unusual Mode of Speech only,
These were the Years, in which peaceable and upright Walking before God, and obedience to lawful authority, were exchanged for an unusual Mode of Speech only,
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We have felt the Death of the King to be a sore Judgment, by the terrible Effects of it, which did spead themselves over the Face, and thrô the Veins, and into the Bowels of the three Kingdoms: Many Noble and Antient Families were not only undone,
We have felt the Death of the King to be a soar Judgement, by the terrible Effects of it, which did speed themselves over the Face, and thrô the veins, and into the Bowels of the three Kingdoms: Many Noble and Ancient Families were not only undone,
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but there immediately followed a Change of that Government, whose Praise had been proclaimed on the Earth for many Centuries: For as soon as the King was gone, our Fellow-Subjects took upon them to be our Princes,
but there immediately followed a Change of that Government, whose Praise had been proclaimed on the Earth for many Centuries: For as soon as the King was gone, our Fellow subjects took upon them to be our Princes,
this increased the Number of our Rulers, consequently the Burden of our Slavery, by being forced to serve so many Masters: After these were deprived of the Power they had usurp'd and abused, began the Dominion of the Sword;
this increased the Number of our Rulers, consequently the Burden of our Slavery, by being forced to serve so many Masters: After these were deprived of the Power they had usurped and abused, began the Dominion of the Sword;
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then we had as many Princes as there were Major-Generals; who perhaps, if they had out liv'd their Captain, would have canton'd the Kingdom into so many several Principalities;
then we had as many Princes as there were Major-Generals; who perhaps, if they had out lived their Captain, would have cantoned the Kingdom into so many several Principalities;
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as when it was shred into Democracy, the Streams of Government ran thin and shallow, being cut into many Channels. Thus it was when their Leader, after the Pattern of Jeroboam, who made Priests of the basest of the People, set up his Creatures too in the House of Lords,
as when it was shred into Democracy, the Streams of Government ran thin and shallow, being Cut into many Channels. Thus it was when their Leader, After the Pattern of Jeroboam, who made Priests of the Basest of the People, Set up his Creatures too in the House of lords,
insomuch that the state of things was continually toss'd from hand to hand, rolling like a Ship in the midst of a tempestuous Sea, with all her Rigging, Masts,
insomuch that the state of things was continually tossed from hand to hand, rolling like a Ship in the midst of a tempestuous Sea, with all her Rigging, Masts,
The Bank being in this manner broke down, the whole Body of the People began to crumble into Sects, and every Sect had its Head, and every one that was Head of a Sect, was Prince of that Party: and how many poor Souls have miscarried by following these false Lights, who have led them into the grossest and most abominable Trangsgressions;
The Bank being in this manner broke down, the Whole Body of the People began to crumble into Sects, and every Sect had its Head, and every one that was Head of a Sect, was Prince of that Party: and how many poor Souls have miscarried by following these false Lights, who have led them into the Grossest and most abominable Trangsgressions;
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as it must needs be, when the very Instruments of their Salvation, Preaching, Praying, Fasting, Vowing, were made use of to colour over the vilest Actions;
as it must needs be, when the very Instruments of their Salvation, Preaching, Praying, Fasting, Vowing, were made use of to colour over the Vilest Actions;
So that the very Saviour of the World, who taught Patience and Humility, Justice and Mercy thrô his whole Life, is now again most notoriously mock'd with Soldiers,
So that the very Saviour of the World, who taught Patience and Humility, justice and Mercy thrô his Whole Life, is now again most notoriously mocked with Soldiers,
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Then in Matters of Religion, we shall hear every thing to be branded for Popery; and in Matters of State, every thing to be called Tyranny, which doth not exactly agree with their Model.
Then in Matters of Religion, we shall hear every thing to be branded for Popery; and in Matters of State, every thing to be called Tyranny, which does not exactly agree with their Model.
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It is also dangerous to be in with Factions, because they make Men so bold and rash, that at one time or other they will split themselves to pieces against the Law;
It is also dangerous to be in with Factions, Because they make Men so bold and rash, that At one time or other they will split themselves to Pieces against the Law;
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and when once the People are whetted by this kind of Zeal to disturb the establish'd Religion, the next thing they do is to muster against the establish'd Government.
and when once the People Are whetted by this kind of Zeal to disturb the established Religion, the next thing they do is to muster against the established Government.
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they commence the Quarrel for some Loan, and are trained on from one Evil to another, into the Spilling of Royal Blood; for when they are entred into illegal Actions, soon despairing of a safe Retreat, they think to shelter themselves from the Punishment of one Crime by committing a worse;
they commence the Quarrel for Some Loan, and Are trained on from one Evil to Another, into the Spilling of Royal Blood; for when they Are entered into illegal Actions, soon despairing of a safe Retreat, they think to shelter themselves from the Punishment of one Crime by committing a Worse;
let us look back a while on the passed Years of our Calamity, and we must be astonished at the Misfortunes that have been brought about by the feigned Alarms sometimes of Superstition, and sometimes of Arbitrary Power, according as either the one or the other might best serve the Turns of ill-minded Men:
let us look back a while on the passed years of our Calamity, and we must be astonished At the Misfortunes that have been brought about by the feigned Alarms sometime of Superstition, and sometime of Arbitrary Power, according as either the one or the other might best serve the Turns of ill-minded Men:
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When therefore we find any among us labouring and concerned to raise these Jealousies again, be sure they aim at sinking the whole Frame of things into Confusion;
When Therefore we find any among us labouring and concerned to raise these Jealousies again, be sure they aim At sinking the Whole Frame of things into Confusion;
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and whenever some undutiful Persons speak ill of their Rulers in common Converse, and whisper Stories to magnifie their Faults, be sure they do this to stir up the Passions and Arms of the People against them.
and whenever Some undutiful Persons speak ill of their Rulers in Common Converse, and whisper Stories to magnify their Faults, be sure they do this to stir up the Passion and Arms of the People against them.
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Whereas if we would maintain the Character of good Christians and good Subjects, and desire to walk uprightly in a safe Course of Life, we must follow the honest and peaceable Rules of living through all Events whatsoever;
Whereas if we would maintain the Character of good Christians and good Subject's, and desire to walk uprightly in a safe Course of Life, we must follow the honest and peaceable Rules of living through all Events whatsoever;
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but on the other side, hath stated the Rights of Civil Government upon the firmest Principles, hath secured them by the most powerful Obligations, and hath urged them upon us by the most effectual Motives of Rewards and Punishments.
but on the other side, hath stated the Rights of Civil Government upon the firmest Principles, hath secured them by the most powerful Obligations, and hath urged them upon us by the most effectual Motives of Rewards and Punishments.
for Tertullian tells the Emperour in his Apology, that his Cities, Islands, Castles, and Armies; his Palace, Senate, and Courts of Judicature, were fill'd with Christians, who would make no Stirs,
for Tertullian tells the Emperor in his Apology, that his Cities, Islands, Castles, and Armies; his Palace, Senate, and Courts of Judicature, were filled with Christians, who would make no Stirs,
And it is very remarkable, that our Saviour did never look into the original Power of the Sanhedrim, or what was left them by the Romans, but because they sat in Moses his Chair, whatsoever they bid you do, be charges them to do it;
And it is very remarkable, that our Saviour did never look into the original Power of the Sanhedrim, or what was left them by the Roman, but Because they sat in Moses his Chair, whatsoever they bid you do, be charges them to do it;
For it had been a very weak Argument for Rulers to become Christians, if by yielding to our Faith, they must thereby be exposed to the shakings of War, upon every breaking out of Religious Melancholy;
For it had been a very weak Argument for Rulers to become Christians, if by yielding to our Faith, they must thereby be exposed to the shakings of War, upon every breaking out of Religious Melancholy;
whose untoward Influences were in the late Times of trouble so very powerful, as to persuade some overzealous Persons, that they were exempt from the Laws of Men,
whose untoward Influences were in the late Times of trouble so very powerful, as to persuade Some overzealous Persons, that they were exempt from the Laws of Men,
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How far this false Opinion did prevail, and how near it came to the digging the Grave of this Kingdom, we cannot remember without Consternation; but this beneficial Truth we have learnt by it, that there is no Cruelty so great,
How Far this false Opinion did prevail, and how near it Come to the digging the Grave of this Kingdom, we cannot Remember without Consternation; but this beneficial Truth we have learned by it, that there is no Cruelty so great,
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It may be, this was done, that we might say, the Lord liveth, who hath delivered us from the Teeth of unnatural Zealots, blood thirsty and deceitful Men.
It may be, this was done, that we might say, the Lord lives, who hath Delivered us from the Teeth of unnatural Zealots, blood thirsty and deceitful Men.
Surely all these things have been permitted, that the Faith and Patience of good Men might be made bright and shining, by the flames they have undergone of Persecution;
Surely all these things have been permitted, that the Faith and Patience of good Men might be made bright and shining, by the flames they have undergone of Persecution;
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The late Troubles were the more heavy and intolerable, in that we had many Masters to serve, many Taskmasters I mean, who did often require brick without affording straw: And Solomon observes, Prov. 28.2. That for the transgression of a Land many are the Princes thereof, but by a man of understanding shall the state of it be prolonged;
The late Troubles were the more heavy and intolerable, in that we had many Masters to serve, many Taskmasters I mean, who did often require brick without affording straw: And Solomon observes, Curae 28.2. That for the Transgression of a Land many Are the Princes thereof, but by a man of understanding shall the state of it be prolonged;
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And at present we have a particular reason for a more than ordinary joy, if we reflect upon the wonderful change from what we were of late, to what we are now;
And At present we have a particular reason for a more than ordinary joy, if we reflect upon the wondered change from what we were of late, to what we Are now;
as S. Paul saith of the calling of the Jews, it is like the Resurrection of the dead: And we may believe, that if the Spirits of just men made perfect know any thing of what is done here below, that King CHARLES the First, was never so much grieved with the Injuries that were done unto himself,
as S. Paul Says of the calling of the jews, it is like the Resurrection of the dead: And we may believe, that if the Spirits of just men made perfect know any thing of what is done Here below, that King CHARLES the First, was never so much grieved with the Injuries that were done unto himself,
as now he may be well pleased with these days of Happiness to his Realms, in having a Monarch of his own Blood, endow'd with all the Heroical Virtues, which may shed a suitable influence upon his Government:
as now he may be well pleased with these days of Happiness to his Realms, in having a Monarch of his own Blood, endowed with all the Heroical Virtues, which may shed a suitable influence upon his Government:
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and to make up the breaches in Sion, by restoring whatever we want to complete our good Condition, to cure all our Jealousies, to banish all our Fears, to confirm all our hopes,
and to make up the Breaches in Sion, by restoring whatever we want to complete our good Condition, to cure all our Jealousies, to banish all our Fears, to confirm all our hope's,
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Now these Blessings can be no more expected from a Multitude of Rulers, than order can be kept up in the Universe by a multitude of Gods, who will be ever crossing one another.
Now these Blessings can be no more expected from a Multitude of Rulers, than order can be kept up in the Universe by a multitude of God's, who will be ever crossing one Another.
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But they may be had under a single Person, especially from one, whom we must own to be designed by Divine Providence, to be preserved by Divine Power, to be qualified by Divine Wisdom, to scatter that cloud which began to gather and look black upon Church and State;
But they may be had under a single Person, especially from one, whom we must own to be designed by Divine Providence, to be preserved by Divine Power, to be qualified by Divine Wisdom, to scatter that cloud which began to gather and look black upon Church and State;
to establish and prolong our peace, plenty, wealth, strength, security, reputation, and whatsoever other Ingredients there are to render a Nation happy;
to establish and prolong our peace, plenty, wealth, strength, security, reputation, and whatsoever other Ingredients there Are to render a nation happy;
or the Sovereignty of the whole be shared among many or among all, if it should be divided by Sword-men, or by setting up two Chiefs over the same Subjects, one in Civil, the other in Ecclesiastical Matters,
or the Sovereignty of the Whole be shared among many or among all, if it should be divided by Swordmen, or by setting up two Chiefs over the same Subject's, one in Civil, the other in Ecclesiastical Matters,
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and filled the Heads of their Disciples with wrong Notions of things, particularly that they might avoid the Power of the Magistrate, by pleading sometimes their Christian Liberty,
and filled the Heads of their Disciples with wrong Notions of things, particularly that they might avoid the Power of the Magistrate, by pleading sometime their Christian Liberty,
Now if our Christian Liberty should extend so far, as to cancel all Bonds of Subjection to Princes, it must be the perpetual occasion of Wars and Commotions;
Now if our Christian Liberty should extend so Far, as to cancel all Bonds of Subjection to Princes, it must be the perpetual occasion of Wars and Commotions;
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which would render Civil Government very uncertain, and the Condition of Rulers very precarious. But our most pure and inoffensive Religion hath found out an admirable temper for these things,
which would render Civil Government very uncertain, and the Condition of Rulers very precarious. But our most pure and inoffensive Religion hath found out an admirable temper for these things,
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From which Obedience no pretences to a tender mind can by any means excuse us; notwithstanding some Men by the softness hereof, have endeavour'd to limit Magistrates, null their Laws,
From which obedience no pretences to a tender mind can by any means excuse us; notwithstanding Some Men by the softness hereof, have endeavoured to limit Magistrates, null their Laws,
so that if the King himself shall meddle with such a one to stop the current of his zeal, he shall be named a fighter against God. Thus by the same Persons Divine Honour hath been given to a Passion,
so that if the King himself shall meddle with such a one to stop the current of his zeal, he shall be nam a fighter against God. Thus by the same Persons Divine Honour hath been given to a Passion,
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I need not put you in mind of the Disorders, such as were never hammer'd out by the wit and wickedness of Man before, which have hereby been brought upon the Kingdom:
I need not put you in mind of the Disorders, such as were never hammered out by the wit and wickedness of Man before, which have hereby been brought upon the Kingdom:
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It is our present comfort and security, that we live under the peaceable directions of that Religion, which is of another Spirit, and will not suffer us to dishonour our Profession by a false Notion of Liberty,
It is our present Comfort and security, that we live under the peaceable directions of that Religion, which is of Another Spirit, and will not suffer us to dishonour our Profession by a false Notion of Liberty,
especially if we look back upon the days of our Calamity, and the miseries our Country lay under from the outrages of War. And it was observed of old, that the Conquest of this Island by the Romans was effected with ease, by reason of the differences that were among the Inhabitants;
especially if we look back upon the days of our Calamity, and the misery's our Country lay under from the outrages of War. And it was observed of old, that the Conquest of this Island by the Romans was effected with ease, by reason of the differences that were among the Inhabitants;
At this instant we have too great cause to fear, that while the several Parties contend, a common Enemy should rush in upon us, who cannot swallow us whole,
At this instant we have too great cause to Fear, that while the several Parties contend, a Common Enemy should rush in upon us, who cannot swallow us Whole,
for this End, that we may be the more vigilant against the approach of Enemies from abroad, chiefly those of Rome, who cannot set their foot here without bringing an Inundation of Ruin upon all orders of Men:
for this End, that we may be the more vigilant against the approach of Enemies from abroad, chiefly those of Room, who cannot Set their foot Here without bringing an Inundation of Ruin upon all order of Men:
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For if we should be so good natured, as to cherish this Serpent in our bosoms, which now we imagine to have neither power nor will to hurt us, I question not,
For if we should be so good natured, as to cherish this Serpent in our bosoms, which now we imagine to have neither power nor will to hurt us, I question not,
but we should feel it to resume its former malice and poyson, together with its warmth and strength: And give me leave to tell you, that if, now the house is well swept, the old unclean Spirit should come back again, he would take unto him seven other Spirits, worse than himself,
but we should feel it to resume its former malice and poison, together with its warmth and strength: And give me leave to tell you, that if, now the house is well swept, the old unclean Spirit should come back again, he would take unto him seven other Spirits, Worse than himself,
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In their Cabals they are so impudent and base, as to revile the King, backbite his Ministers, carry about false Stories, give odious Characters, and raise imaginary Fears;
In their Cabals they Are so impudent and base, as to revile the King, backbite his Ministers, carry about false Stories, give odious Characters, and raise imaginary Fears;
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Now would we be willing to see the Tragical Scene of Forty One acted over again, by a crew of Malecontents? Would we see that restless, ploting humour, which boyls and ferments in many Men's breasts, display itself in the dismal Effects of War and Desolation? Would it please us to see men of broken Fortunes,
Now would we be willing to see the Tragical Scene of Forty One acted over again, by a crew of Malecontents? Would we see that restless, plotting humour, which boils and ferments in many Men's breasts, display itself in the dismal Effects of War and Desolation? Would it please us to see men of broken Fortune's,
and the most profligate Lives, in Troops and Tumults beleaguering the Goverment? Would we have an Army of Irish Papists, the standing Instruments of our perpetual Slavery? Would we rejoyce to have that spiteful saying verified, Delenda est Carthago, that is, would we have our Friends destroyed,
and the most profligate Lives, in Troops and Tumults beleaguering the Government? Would we have an Army of Irish Papists, the standing Instruments of our perpetual Slavery? Would we rejoice to have that spiteful saying verified, Delenda est Carthago, that is, would we have our Friends destroyed,
and our greatest Foe advanced to an Universal Monarchy? Would we hear the Priests absolving their Congregations from the Oath of Allegiance to their Sovereign? Would we be contented to have an insolent, overturning Army in the Bowels of the Nation, to tear every body to pieces? Would it delight us to behold the Husbandman undone, the Gentry starv'd, the Nobility harrass'd, and the Crown trampled on with the vilest Circumstances of Malice and Cruetly, with all good Men dying at the feet of merciless and blody Cut-throats?
and our greatest Foe advanced to an Universal Monarchy? Would we hear the Priests absolving their Congregations from the Oath of Allegiance to their Sovereign? Would we be contented to have an insolent, overturning Army in the Bowels of the nation, to tear every body to Pieces? Would it delight us to behold the Husbandman undone, the Gentry starved, the Nobilt Harassed, and the Crown trampled on with the Vilest circumstances of Malice and Cruelty, with all good Men dying At the feet of merciless and bloody Cutthroats?
This is the Cause, that, if we look back but a few Years, we shall find God's Judgments have all along followed us, still corroding into our very Bones.
This is the Cause, that, if we look back but a few years, we shall find God's Judgments have all along followed us, still corroding into our very Bones.
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This would more plainly appear, if I might be suffer'd to rehearse the Evils that have befaln this Nation, and might trace them backward to that great one, which was the Spring of many others,
This would more plainly appear, if I might be suffered to rehearse the Evils that have befallen this nation, and might trace them backward to that great one, which was the Spring of many Others,
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But then what Requital have we made to God for all these Benefits? How have we demeaned our selves under this happy Constitution of Affairs? What Fruits do we yield answerable to these great Advantages? One might rationally expect to see Religion in quite another Face among us,
But then what Requital have we made to God for all these Benefits? How have we demeaned our selves under this happy Constitution of Affairs? What Fruits do we yield answerable to these great Advantages? One might rationally expect to see Religion in quite Another Face among us,
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and living under the most merciful and indulgent Prince, all the Strife methinks should be how to serve faithfully so good and so great a Master. But alas!
and living under the most merciful and indulgent Prince, all the Strife methinks should be how to serve faithfully so good and so great a Master. But alas!
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Wherefore if these uneasie and quarrelsom Persons have not the Grace of Christians, have they not the Hearts of Men? Have they no Compassion nor Love for the Good of their Countrey? Will they not at least pity their own Progeny? Will they commit Sins,
Wherefore if these uneasy and quarrelsome Persons have not the Grace of Christians, have they not the Hearts of Men? Have they no Compassion nor Love for the Good of their Country? Will they not At least pity their own Progeny? Will they commit Sins,
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and breed up Children to inherit the Curse? Shall the Infants now unborn have cause to say hereafter in the Bitterness of their Souls, our Fathers have by their Falshood and Rebellion forfeited those Liberties, and Lost that Religion, which should have been our just Inheritance!
and breed up Children to inherit the Curse? Shall the Infants now unborn have cause to say hereafter in the Bitterness of their Souls, our Father's have by their Falsehood and Rebellion forfeited those Liberties, and Lost that Religion, which should have been our just Inheritance!
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But if ye still do wickedly, ye shall all perish, both ye, and your King. For there is no such mighty difference in the Wits and Contrivances of Men;
But if you still do wickedly, you shall all perish, both you, and your King. For there is no such mighty difference in the Wits and Contrivances of Men;
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Whereas a vicious Course of Life, all loose and extravagant Desires, do naturally dispose Men to endeavour After-changes in hopes of bettering their Condition;
Whereas a vicious Course of Life, all lose and extravagant Desires, do naturally dispose Men to endeavour After-changes in hope's of bettering their Condition;
for whose sake, if they were wise, they would abandon their most beloved Sins, and for whose sake, if they were wise, they would lay aside their most beloved Scruples:
for whose sake, if they were wise, they would abandon their most Beloved Sins, and for whose sake, if they were wise, they would lay aside their most Beloved Scruples:
May all of us therefore be most industriously watchful, that the same Spirit of Peevishness and Division, which, in the Years of our trouble, inspired so many ill Men, mis-guided some credulous Persons,
May all of us Therefore be most industriously watchful, that the same Spirit of Peevishness and Division, which, in the years of our trouble, inspired so many ill Men, misguided Some credulous Persons,
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and cost the King so dear, may not once more revive and insinuate it self again, under the same, or craftier Disguises, and find an Opportunity to attempt the like Mischiefs.
and cost the King so dear, may not once more revive and insinuate it self again, under the same, or Craftier Disguises, and find an Opportunity to attempt the like Mischiefs.
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May all dissatisfied Persons be brought to a better Temper, by reflecting seriously on those great things, which God hath done for the saving their Country,
May all dissatisfied Persons be brought to a better Temper, by reflecting seriously on those great things, which God hath done for the Saving their Country,
and Prosperity to the King, after the Time in which we have been so forely afflicted for the late Loss of our most Gracious Queen, who was truly the Breath of our Nostrils, the Delight of our Eyes, and the Joy of all our Hearts:
and Prosperity to the King, After the Time in which we have been so forely afflicted for the late Loss of our most Gracious Queen, who was truly the Breath of our Nostrils, the Delight of our Eyes, and the Joy of all our Hearts:
Which Mercy we importunately pray, that God would grant us, for the Sake of Christ Jesus our Lord, to whom be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise,
Which Mercy we importunately pray, that God would grant us, for the Sake of christ jesus our Lord, to whom be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise,
