A sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret Westminster, on Thursday, the 26th of November, 1691, being a day of publick thanks-giving by William Jane ...
or whether this, which with some little variation makes a part of that triumphant song composed by David 1 Chr. 16. at the bringing up of the ark from the house of Obed Edom to Jerusalem, were afterwards consecrated by the Jews to another use, to be sung at the rebuilding of the Temple after their return from the Babylonish Captivity;
or whither this, which with Some little variation makes a part of that triumphant song composed by David 1 Christ 16. At the bringing up of the Ark from the house of Obed Edom to Jerusalem, were afterwards consecrated by the jews to Another use, to be sung At the rebuilding of the Temple After their return from the Babylonish Captivity;
or whether it might not be accommodated (as also the following Psalm, which seems to be much to the same purpose) to celebrate those conquests which David won over the heathen nations 1 Chr. 18. not long after the setling of the ark, the symbol of Gods presence in the midst of them.
or whither it might not be accommodated (as also the following Psalm, which seems to be much to the same purpose) to celebrate those conquests which David wone over the heathen Nations 1 Christ 18. not long After the settling of the Ark, the symbol of God's presence in the midst of them.
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and in the words that I have read shall briefly consider, with respect to the design of our present meeting, I. A general assertion of Gods government of the world, say among the heathen, that the Lord reigneth.
and in the words that I have read shall briefly Consider, with respect to the Design of our present meeting, I A general assertion of God's government of the world, say among the heathen, that the Lord Reigneth.
and nations of the earth are the objects of his providence, and his sovereignty reaches over all the world. II. The stability of Gods government, the world also shall be establish't, that it shall not be moved. III. The Justice and equity of the administration of it, he shall Judge the people righteously.
and Nations of the earth Are the objects of his providence, and his sovereignty reaches over all the world. II The stability of God's government, the world also shall be established, that it shall not be moved. III. The justice and equity of the administration of it, he shall Judge the people righteously.
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But now with respect to God, there is nothing in the whole world, but has an absolute dependence upon him for its whole being, and every particle thereof.
But now with respect to God, there is nothing in the Whole world, but has an absolute dependence upon him for its Whole being, and every particle thereof.
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And this power belongs to God purely for his own sake, without any regard had to any right or interest of his Creatures, which as they were all made for him, so are to be disposed by him.
And this power belongs to God purely for his own sake, without any regard had to any right or Interest of his Creatures, which as they were all made for him, so Are to be disposed by him.
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But besides this despotical right of absolute Dominion, there is a Rectoral right in God (if I may so call it) which results from his actual taking upon himself the administration and government of the world.
But beside this despotical right of absolute Dominion, there is a Rectoral right in God (if I may so call it) which results from his actual taking upon himself the administration and government of the world.
God is the King of all the earth, God reigneth over the nations. Ps. 47.7, 8. and Ps. 22.28. The Kingdom is the Lords, and he is the Governour among the people.
God is the King of all the earth, God Reigneth over the Nations. Ps. 47.7, 8. and Ps. 22.28. The Kingdom is the lords, and he is the Governor among the people.
both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all. All men, of what condition, and quality soever, are under his power, and jurisdiction.
both riches and honour come of thee, and thou Reignest over all. All men, of what condition, and quality soever, Are under his power, and jurisdiction.
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The most glorious, and renowned of all the Sons of men, the potentates, kings and princes of the earth, however they may resist his commands, are still accountable for doing so.
The most glorious, and renowned of all the Sons of men, the potentates, Kings and Princes of the earth, however they may resist his commands, Are still accountable for doing so.
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He will rule in the midst of his enemies, and if they will not bow to the gentle Scepter of his word, he has a Rod of Iron in his hand, wherewith he can dash them in pieces like a potters Vessel;
He will Rule in the midst of his enemies, and if they will not bow to the gentle Sceptre of his word, he has a Rod of Iron in his hand, wherewith he can dash them in Pieces like a potters Vessel;
and will one day say openly in the hearing of all the world, those mine enemies, that would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
and will one day say openly in the hearing of all the world, those mine enemies, that would not that I should Reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
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The Crowns, and Scepters of the world are in his hand, and whenever he imparts any power or royalty to his Creatures, he still reserves to himself a free liberty to resume it, to Uncrown, Dethrone,
The Crowns, and Sceptres of the world Are in his hand, and whenever he imparts any power or royalty to his Creatures, he still reserves to himself a free liberty to resume it, to Uncrown, Dethrone,
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He suffered a seven years banishment from the society of men, that s• •t last he might be convinced of this great truth, which so highly concerns all that are in authority to take notice of, that the most high ruleth in the kingdom of men,
He suffered a seven Years banishment from the society of men, that s• •t last he might be convinced of this great truth, which so highly concerns all that Are in Authority to take notice of, that the most high Ruleth in the Kingdom of men,
But not to insist either upon the proof or illustration of so plain, and obvious a point, in the acknowledgment whereof, we are here assembled to praise God this day, I shall recommend only this one inference, which naturally results from it, that since God is the universal Monarch of the whole world,
But not to insist either upon the proof or illustration of so plain, and obvious a point, in the acknowledgment whereof, we Are Here assembled to praise God this day, I shall recommend only this one Inference, which naturally results from it, that since God is the universal Monarch of the Whole world,
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and conducts, and governs all our affairs according to the good pleasure of his will, we should hence be instructed to own and acknowledge the power, care,
and conducts, and governs all our affairs according to the good pleasure of his will, we should hence be instructed to own and acknowledge the power, care,
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Peace, and safety, victory, and success doe not depend upon the strength and number of our armyes, the wisdom of our Counsellors, the conduct of our Commanders, the power, and friendship of our Confederates;
Peace, and safety, victory, and success do not depend upon the strength and number of our armies, the Wisdom of our Counsellors, the conduct of our Commanders, the power, and friendship of our Confederates;
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For it is all one with God to save by many or by few, he can make the wisdome of an Achitophel become foolishness, can strike a terror into the hearts of our valiant men, he can make our Allies,
For it is all one with God to save by many or by few, he can make the Wisdom of an Ahithophel become foolishness, can strike a terror into the hearts of our valiant men, he can make our Allies,
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This therefore should effectually teach us not to boast of the arm of flesh, to sacrifice to our net, or burn incense to our drag, or say with the Assyrian Isai. 10.13. By the might of my hands I have done this, and by my wisdome, for I am prudent.
This Therefore should effectually teach us not to boast of the arm of Flesh, to sacrifice to our net, or burn incense to our drag, or say with the assyrian Isaiah 10.13. By the might of my hands I have done this, and by my Wisdom, for I am prudent.
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but accompanied with a real influence, and impression upon our hearts. Which is the only means to sanctify, and consecrate our past successes and present enjoyments,
but accompanied with a real influence, and impression upon our hearts. Which is the only means to sanctify, and consecrate our past Successes and present enjoyments,
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And the most durable Kingdoms, that histories make mention of, after they have enlarged their conquests over their neighbour nations, have at last been either ruin'd by their own strength,
And the most durable Kingdoms, that histories make mention of, After they have enlarged their conquests over their neighbour Nations, have At last been either ruined by their own strength,
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and it self shall stand for ever. Dan. 2.44. and Ps. 10.16. He will be King for ever and ever, even when all heathen Kings are perishe• from off the earth.
and it self shall stand for ever. Dan. 2.44. and Ps. 10.16. He will be King for ever and ever, even when all heathen Kings Are perishe• from off the earth.
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For, not to mention how frequently they are biassed by misinformation, prejudice, and partiality, the most specious undertakings have been often shattered and broke in pieces by such inconsiderable accidents as ly without the sphere of the most exalted human understanding,
For, not to mention how frequently they Are biased by misinformation, prejudice, and partiality, the most specious undertakings have been often shattered and broke in Pieces by such inconsiderable accidents as lie without the sphere of the most exalted human understanding,
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and the success of the greatest affairs of mankind depends upon future contingents, and because they are contingents, the determinate motions of them can never fall within the reach or compass of their knowledg.
and the success of the greatest affairs of mankind depends upon future contingents, and Because they Are contingents, the determinate motions of them can never fallen within the reach or compass of their knowledge.
and make them all combine in promoting those great ends, which, before the foundations of the world were laid, he has fixt, and determin'd to himself:
and make them all combine in promoting those great ends, which, before the foundations of the world were laid, he has fixed, and determined to himself:
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and his power extends it self to the whole creation, to the winds and seas, the stars and elements of the world, he can either effectually wield and guide his instruments,
and his power extends it self to the Whole creation, to the winds and Seas, the Stars and elements of the world, he can either effectually wield and guide his Instruments,
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or if he pleases he may act without them, he can choose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and the weak things of the world, to confound the things that are mighty, and the base things of the world,
or if he Pleases he may act without them, he can choose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and the weak things of the world, to confound the things that Are mighty, and the base things of the world,
And here first, his knowledge is like himself infinite, eternal, and unvariable, one simple, indivisible, and uncompounded act, terminated upon all objects, and not dependent upon any.
And Here First, his knowledge is like himself infinite, Eternal, and unvariable, one simple, indivisible, and uncompounded act, terminated upon all objects, and not dependent upon any.
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And surely, he must needs know the whole bent, and inclinations of his Creatures, since he alone at first endued them with their several powers, and activities.
And surely, he must needs know the Whole bent, and inclinations of his Creatures, since he alone At First endued them with their several Powers, and activities.
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Thirdly, By this simple, and infinite act of Knowledge, he distinctly, and determinately from all Eternity, comprehends all the indifferent, undetermined,
Thirdly, By this simple, and infinite act of Knowledge, he distinctly, and determinately from all Eternity, comprehends all the indifferent, undetermined,
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There are some indeed, who tell us, that this amounts to a plain, and palpable contradiction, that a thing may be determinately known, which is not determin'd to exist.
There Are Some indeed, who tell us, that this amounts to a plain, and palpable contradiction, that a thing may be determinately known, which is not determined to exist.
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That saying of Tertullian, Praescientia Dei tot testes habet, quot fecit Prophetas, is enough to satisfy any Christian, that God really foreknows future contingents,
That saying of Tertullian, Praescientia Dei tot testes habet, quot fecit Prophets, is enough to satisfy any Christian, that God really foreknows future contingents,
though by reason of the finiteness of our beings, and the imperfection of our knowledge, we are not able to frame any adequate notion of the manner of it.
though by reason of the finiteness of our beings, and the imperfection of our knowledge, we Are not able to frame any adequate notion of the manner of it.
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The Prophet Micaiah had foretold, that King Ahab should be slain, when he went out to battel. 1 K. 22.14. and yet the Text says plainly, that the arrow, which killed him, was shot at random v. 34. The most illustrious acts of the Divine providence, foresignified by the Prophets, have been founded upon sins.
The Prophet Micaiah had foretold, that King Ahab should be slave, when he went out to battle. 1 K. 22.14. and yet the Text Says plainly, that the arrow, which killed him, was shot At random v. 34. The most illustrious acts of the Divine providence, foresignified by the prophets, have been founded upon Sins.
As might easily appear by various instances both in the Old and New Testament, such as the oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, the Rebellions of the people after the death of Moses, the Blasphemies and wickedness of Antiochus Epiphanes, and other Kings of Syria, the Destruction of Jerusalem, the Tyranny of Antichrist, and the Cheats and Impostures of the false Prophets. Nay the whole book of the Revelations is almost filled with such instances as these.
As might Easily appear by various instances both in the Old and New Testament, such as the oppression of the Israelites in Egypt, the Rebellions of the people After the death of Moses, the Blasphemies and wickedness of Antiochus Epiphanes, and other Kings of Syria, the Destruction of Jerusalem, the Tyranny of Antichrist, and the Cheats and Impostors of the false prophets. Nay the Whole book of the Revelations is almost filled with such instances as these.
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It was the Jews malice, the Roman cruelty, and Judas his treason that conspicuously brought to pass the Great Counsel of God in the death, and suffering of our Saviour.
It was the jews malice, the Roman cruelty, and Judas his treason that conspicuously brought to pass the Great Counsel of God in the death, and suffering of our Saviour.
Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, Luke 24.46. and was at last accomplisht according to the determinate Counsel, and foreknowledge of God, Act. 2.23.
Thus it is written, and thus it behooved christ to suffer, Lycia 24.46. and was At last accomplished according to the determinate Counsel, and foreknowledge of God, Act. 2.23.
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how does it come to pass, that by ascribing to God, a determinate knowledge of future contingents, the liberty of the creature is destroy'd? And indeed were it impossible in any tolerable measure to reconcile them, a man would rather chuse to let the liberty of the creature shift for it self,
how does it come to pass, that by ascribing to God, a determinate knowledge of future contingents, the liberty of the creature is destroyed? And indeed were it impossible in any tolerable measure to reconcile them, a man would rather choose to let the liberty of the creature shift for it self,
How glibly might men carry on their plots, and promise success to their devices, if they could be but once assured, that no body plotted but themselves.
How glibly might men carry on their plots, and promise success to their devices, if they could be but once assured, that no body plotted but themselves.
But this is sometimes apt to startle them, and make them less confident in their own imaginations, they have a shrowd suspicion, that others are at work too,
But this is sometime apt to startle them, and make them less confident in their own Imaginations, they have a shroud suspicion, that Others Are At work too,
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For thus saith the Lord by his prophet two hundred years before Cyrus was born, that says of Cyrus he is my shepheard, and shall perform all my pleasure,
For thus Says the Lord by his Prophet two hundred Years before Cyrus was born, that Says of Cyrus he is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure,
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Thirdly, God by his infinite knowledg is infallibly secured against all change and alteration in the administration of his government, in as much as no accident can ever happen,
Thirdly, God by his infinite knowledge is infallibly secured against all change and alteration in the administration of his government, in as much as no accident can ever happen,
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And this makes men so often to shift their Counsels, to multiply expedients, what they cannot do one way, to try another, to have several strings to their bow,
And this makes men so often to shift their Counsels, to multiply expedients, what they cannot do one Way, to try Another, to have several strings to their bow,
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For there are 〈 ◊ 〉 thousand accidents, which never entred into ••eir thoughts, any one whereof can in an in••ant unexpectedly put an end to the fairest pro••cts, and contrivances.
For there Are 〈 ◊ 〉 thousand accidents, which never entered into ••eir thoughts, any one whereof can in an in••ant unexpectedly put an end to the Fairest pro••cts, and contrivances.
He who ••es all things in all the differences of time, with one glance of his eye, can never find any cause to recede from what he has once determin'd.
He who ••es all things in all the differences of time, with one glance of his eye, can never find any cause to recede from what he has once determined.
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so when God change• the external manner, and method of his operations, the scripture condescending to our apprehensions, calls it repentance, which yet doe• not denote any alteration at all in the counse• of his will,
so when God change• the external manner, and method of his operations, the scripture condescending to our apprehensions, calls it Repentance, which yet doe• not denote any alteration At all in the counse• of his will,
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but only in the works of his hand• All the great vicissitudes, and revolutions of th• world are the products of one, steddy, constant uniform, and unchangeable Counsel.
but only in the works of his hand• All the great vicissitudes, and revolutions of th• world Are the products of one, steady, constant uniform, and unchangeable Counsel.
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And as Aquinas ••termines, when he willeth a change, he ••ver changes his will. He remains unshak•• and immoveable, amidst all the agitati•• and disturbances of the world.
And as Aquinas ••termines, when he wills a change, he ••ver changes his will. He remains unshak•• and immoveable, amid all the agitati•• and disturbances of the world.
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further, stop, or hinder his designs, we may then rest assured, that God will maintain his authority over the world, against all the devices, and combinations of men.
further, stop, or hinder his designs, we may then rest assured, that God will maintain his Authority over the world, against all the devices, and combinations of men.
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And this is the argument, which God himself in the Prophets often makes use of to silence the doubts, that might arise, concerning the execution of his purpose. Thus Esay 40.22. It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grashoppers;
And this is the argument, which God himself in the prophets often makes use of to silence the doubts, that might arise, Concerning the execution of his purpose. Thus Isaiah 40.22. It is he that Sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof Are as grasshoppers;
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but what we have derived from him? Or what cannot he do with us, who cannot only destroy us by letting loose the influence of one contrary against another,
but what we have derived from him? Or what cannot he do with us, who cannot only destroy us by letting lose the influence of one contrary against Another,
When Balaam the Sorcerer, who loved the ways of unrighteousness, came ready prepared to Curse the children of Israel, it was not in his power to utter one word but what the Lord had spoke unto him. Num. 22.35.
When balaam the Sorcerer, who loved the ways of unrighteousness, Come ready prepared to Curse the children of Israel, it was not in his power to utter one word but what the Lord had spoke unto him. Num. 22.35.
and gold, I cannot goe beyond the word of the Lord to say less, or more. We read Ex. 34.23. There times in the year, shall all your men children appear before the Lord God, the God of Israel.
and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord to say less, or more. We read Ex. 34.23. There times in the year, shall all your men children appear before the Lord God, the God of Israel.
Notwithstanding God Almighty is very peremptory in his injunction, 'tis again repeated Deut. 16.16. and to take off the objection that might arise from their leaving their Country naked and defenceless, he assures them, that when they thus went to appear before the Lord, no man should desire their land.
Notwithstanding God Almighty is very peremptory in his injunction, it's again repeated Deuteronomy 16.16. and to take off the objection that might arise from their leaving their Country naked and defenceless, he assures them, that when they thus went to appear before the Lord, no man should desire their land.
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so various are the designs at the same time a driving on directly cross to one another, such is the eagerness of men in the pursuit of their interests,
so various Are the designs At the same time a driving on directly cross to one Another, such is the eagerness of men in the pursuit of their interests,
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and so great the animosities upon a defeat, that we have no Cause to be surprized at the frequent alterations, we meet with in the world, the only wonder is, that they happen no oftner than they doe.
and so great the animosities upon a defeat, that we have no Cause to be surprised At the frequent alterations, we meet with in the world, the only wonder is, that they happen no oftener than they do.
We have thus far considered the stability of Gods government, and what those perfections of his nature are, which render his Kingdom fix't & immovable, He can doe whatsoever he pleases in the armyes of heaven,
We have thus Far considered the stability of God's government, and what those perfections of his nature Are, which render his Kingdom fixed & immovable, He can do whatsoever he Pleases in the armies of heaven,
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and the fabrick of the world be dissolved, than any one word that goeth forth out of his mouth, shall return to him void, without accomplishing his pleasure,
and the fabric of the world be dissolved, than any one word that Goes forth out of his Mouth, shall return to him void, without accomplishing his pleasure,
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And now from this consideration of the stability of the Divine government, we may infer this useful Corollary, that the way to make human governments firm,
And now from this consideration of the stability of the Divine government, we may infer this useful Corollary, that the Way to make human governments firm,
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In that great distress of Hezekiah Es. 33. When Sennacherib was sending up a formidable army to Jerusalem, and (which was worse) many of his own people were dealing underhand with the King of Assyria, and ready prepared for a revolt, he applyes himself to God for succour,
In that great distress of Hezekiah Es. 33. When Sennacherib was sending up a formidable army to Jerusalem, and (which was Worse) many of his own people were dealing underhand with the King of Assyria, and ready prepared for a revolt, he Applies himself to God for succour,
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Sennacherib had before taken many fenced Citys, laid wast his strong-holds, and at last overreached and cheated him of his treasures, which are the necessary means of security against a forreign enemy.
Sennacherib had before taken many fenced Cities, laid wast his strongholds, and At last overreached and cheated him of his treasures, which Are the necessary means of security against a foreign enemy.
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Cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek Judgment, relieve the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, plead for the widow, and then prove me, saith the Lord,
Cease to do evil, Learn to do well, seek Judgement, relieve the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, plead for the widow, and then prove me, Says the Lord,
It was the observation of a Politician, who seems to have had no great sense of Gods government of the world, we can have no greater sign of the ruine of a people,
It was the observation of a Politician, who seems to have had no great sense of God's government of the world, we can have no greater Signen of the ruin of a people,
This as 'tis true in experience, so 'tis founded upon this immutable, and eternal reason, that the great creator and governor of the world has so contrived the mutual dependencies,
This as it's true in experience, so it's founded upon this immutable, and Eternal reason, that the great creator and governor of the world has so contrived the mutual dependencies,
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All expedients whatsoever, without the establishment of the true Religion, are but building a wall, Ezek. 19.15. and daubing it with untemper'd mortar.
All expedients whatsoever, without the establishment of the true Religion, Are but building a wall, Ezekiel 19.15. and daubing it with untempered mortar.
It was Jeroboams politick device to preserve his Kingdom to his Posterity, by dividing it from the establisht worship of God in the temple at Jerusalem. But this thing became sin to the house of Jeroboam,
It was Jeroboams politic device to preserve his Kingdom to his Posterity, by dividing it from the established worship of God in the temple At Jerusalem. But this thing became since to the house of Jeroboam,
when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, & the great Judge of the world shall render to every man according to his works, yet in the mean time, he leaves not himself without witness, but that we may know there is a God that Judgeth the earth, takes frequent occasion to demonstrate the glory of his Justice to the world, both in the outward recompences of vertue,
when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, & the great Judge of the world shall render to every man according to his works, yet in the mean time, he leaves not himself without witness, but that we may know there is a God that Judgeth the earth, Takes frequent occasion to demonstrate the glory of his justice to the world, both in the outward recompenses of virtue,
What good man is there, that has not various instances to relate of Gods temporal mercies bestowed upon him in this life? what gracious experiences has he often felt of the goodness of God,
What good man is there, that has not various instances to relate of God's temporal Mercies bestowed upon him in this life? what gracious experiences has he often felt of the Goodness of God,
and threatned with an utter extirpation, when God has seasonably appear'd in the maintenance of his own Cause, and made known his hand towards his servants, and his indignation towards his enemies. After Antiochus had proudly spoken, that he would make Jerusalem a Common burying place of the Jews, he was immediately smitten with an invisible and incurable Plague,
and threatened with an utter extirpation, when God has seasonably appeared in the maintenance of his own Cause, and made known his hand towards his Servants, and his Indignation towards his enemies. After Antiochus had proudly spoken, that he would make Jerusalem a Common burying place of the jews, he was immediately smitten with an invisible and incurable Plague,
and that great variety of blessings, and misfortunes, that successively happened to them, was suited to the various instances of their obedience, & disobedience to their God.
and that great variety of blessings, and misfortunes, that successively happened to them, was suited to the various instances of their Obedience, & disobedience to their God.
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When they started aside to walk after their own Counsels, and rebell'd against the Commandment of the Lord, he set his face against them, made those that hated them, to reign over them, and strengthned the hands of all that contended with them.
When they started aside to walk After their own Counsels, and rebelled against the Commandment of the Lord, he Set his face against them, made those that hated them, to Reign over them, and strengthened the hands of all that contended with them.
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But when they turned from their evil ways, and followed the Lord their God, he made those that led them away captive to pity them, deliver'd them out of captivity,
But when they turned from their evil ways, and followed the Lord their God, he made those that led them away captive to pity them, Delivered them out of captivity,
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And thus much the Historian could observe of the ancient Romans, that they were magnificent in their devotions, frugal in their families, and faithful to their friend;
And thus much the Historian could observe of the ancient Romans, that they were magnificent in their devotions, frugal in their families, and faithful to their friend;
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and the Success of his affairs. 2 K. 19.25. Hast thou not heard long ago, that I have done it, and of ancient times that I have formed it? Now have I brought it to pass that thou shouldst be to lay wast fenced Cities into ruinous heaps.
and the Success of his affairs. 2 K. 19.25. Hast thou not herd long ago, that I have done it, and of ancient times that I have formed it? Now have I brought it to pass that thou Shouldst be to lay waste fenced Cities into ruinous heaps.
But as soon as he had finisht Gods work, in being the executioner of his Justice upon the Jews, and afterwards upon the Egyptians, then did he punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria,
But as soon as he had finished God's work, in being the executioner of his justice upon the jews, and afterwards upon the egyptians, then did he Punish the fruit of the stout heart of the King of Assyria,
and eternal interest, that we express ou• gratitude to God, and love to our Country, by practice suitable to that holy Religion we profess, that so our rejoycings,
and Eternal Interest, that we express ou• gratitude to God, and love to our Country, by practice suitable to that holy Religion we profess, that so our rejoicings,
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Nay, this is the way to secure Gods pr•sence with you, and engage his good Spirit so preside over your Counsels, that they shall s•• tend to the preservation of our Church,
Nay, this is the Way to secure God's pr•sence with you, and engage his good Spirit so preside over your Counsels, that they shall s•• tend to the preservation of our Church,
