This has not only afresh riveted the Memory of it in our Minds, but by reduplicating the occasion of our Thanksgiving, has made it to England now a high Day indeed, the day of the gladness of our Hearts,
This has not only afresh riveted the Memory of it in our Minds, but by reduplicating the occasion of our Thanksgiving, has made it to England now a high Day indeed, the day of the gladness of our Hearts,
not only from the old Monk's Gunpowder, but from a new sort of Jesuits Powder, whereof they had laid large Trains, not only to blow up a single Bishop,
not only from the old Monk's Gunpowder, but from a new sort of Jesuits Powder, whereof they had laid large Trains, not only to blow up a single Bishop,
but to us a good Wind, that clear'd our Land of the Locusts, which were got so busily at their Work, to spoil all the envied Prosperity of this Flourishing Church.
but to us a good Wind, that cleared our Land of the Locusts, which were god so busily At their Work, to spoil all the envied Prosperity of this Flourishing Church.
And as we cannot forget it to their Infamy, saying with the Prophet, Jer. 20.11. The Lord is with us as a mighty terrible One, therefore our Persecutors shall stumble,
And as we cannot forget it to their Infamy, saying with the Prophet, Jer. 20.11. The Lord is with us as a mighty terrible One, Therefore our Persecutors shall Stumble,
As we cannot, I say, but remember both the later and former Plots, to the loss of all their Credit in this Nation: (However the Woman in Scarlet may have a Face of the same die with her Garb, to leave no room for any modest blush;) So must we not forget to put an honorable note of distinction upon this Day, to the glory of God's singular Mercy;
As we cannot, I say, but Remember both the later and former Plots, to the loss of all their Credit in this nation: (However the Woman in Scarlet may have a Face of the same die with her Garb, to leave no room for any modest blush;) So must we not forget to put an honourable note of distinction upon this Day, to the glory of God's singular Mercy;
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('Tis far from well to be listless and dumb to the Divine Praises, upon such lowdspeaking Occasions:) And like the devout Psalmist here, who calls upon all about him, to bear a part with him, O Magnifie, &c. Of such excellent Matter and Composition is this Psalm, that Mollerus applies to it in particular, what St. Basil says of the Holy Scripture in general:
(It's Far from well to be listless and dumb to the Divine Praises, upon such lowdspeaking Occasions:) And like the devout Psalmist Here, who calls upon all about him, to bear a part with him, Oh Magnify, etc. Of such excellent Matter and Composition is this Psalm, that Mollerus Applies to it in particular, what Saint Basil Says of the Holy Scripture in general:
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it being implied, that he did magnifie the Lord, and exalt his Name. His Exhortation and earnest Desire expressed, that others would accord and strike in with him;
it being implied, that he did magnify the Lord, and exalt his Name. His Exhortation and earnest Desire expressed, that Others would accord and strike in with him;
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and to exalt his Name, is to raise the honor of his Works and Attributes, and all the Revelation of God, whereby he has made himself known to the World;
and to exalt his Name, is to raise the honour of his Works and Attributes, and all the Revelation of God, whereby he has made himself known to the World;
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as if we, diminutive bits of God's Creation, could enrich the Exchequer of Heaven, or make him, to whom we owe our very selves, beholden to us in the least.
as if we, diminutive bits of God's Creation, could enrich the Exchequer of Heaven, or make him, to whom we owe our very selves, beholden to us in the least.
No, 'tis not at all in himself, but only in our own Minds, and others Esteem, that we are capable of greatning and advancing the most Glorious and ever Blessed God,
No, it's not At all in himself, but only in our own Minds, and Others Esteem, that we Are capable of greatning and advancing the most Glorious and ever Blessed God,
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and endeavor, all we can, to propagate the same magnificent and fair Idea to others: This is the utmost whereof we are capable, to glorifie God in such aggranding Representations,
and endeavour, all we can, to propagate the same magnificent and fair Idea to Others: This is the utmost whereof we Are capable, to Glorify God in such aggranding Representations,
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Nor must we fondly imagine, that he who lacks nothing, affects to be honored, like sinful Men, whose very defectiveness sets them a gasping after Vain-Glory:
Nor must we fondly imagine, that he who lacks nothing, affects to be honoured, like sinful Men, whose very defectiveness sets them a gasping After Vain-Glory:
As long as he is infinitely pleased with the beauty of his own Actions, He concerns not himself whether perverse incompetent Judges approve or dislike them; (any farther than they stand obliged by their own Duty and Felicity.) Nor can we suppose him delighted in our Applauses,
As long as he is infinitely pleased with the beauty of his own Actions, He concerns not himself whither perverse incompetent Judges approve or dislike them; (any farther than they stand obliged by their own Duty and Felicity.) Nor can we suppose him delighted in our Applauses,
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but only as our Well-doing is to him Well-pleasing, and the Justice of the thing requires, that we should render to him all Glory, from whom we receive all Good.
but only as our Welldoing is to him Well-pleasing, and the justice of the thing requires, that we should render to him all Glory, from whom we receive all Good.
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'tis sacrilegiously to pilfer from him, what of all Reason and Right belongs to him. Tho it accrues nothing to his benefit, yet 'tis Robbery for us to embezzle it:
it's sacrilegiously to pilfer from him, what of all Reason and Right belongs to him. Tho it accrues nothing to his benefit, yet it's Robbery for us to embezzle it:
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and profound Contemplation surveys the great Works of the Creation, that through the Magnitude and Beauty of the things made, be may steal some glimpses of the glorious Author of their being.
and profound Contemplation surveys the great Works of the Creation, that through the Magnitude and Beauty of the things made, be may steal Some glimpses of the glorious Author of their being.
We must not endure any such Opinions of God, as reflect disparagement on the Infinite Goodness, which so eminently declares his Greatness, in doing such noble works of Mercy,
We must not endure any such Opinions of God, as reflect disparagement on the Infinite goodness, which so eminently declares his Greatness, in doing such noble works of Mercy,
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from which Love the mighty Frame of Nature sprang, and who so loved the World even when lost, that he took the most amazing method for our recovery, to make us gainers even by the sad losses of our Fall;
from which Love the mighty Frame of Nature sprang, and who so loved the World even when lost, that he took the most amazing method for our recovery, to make us gainers even by the sad losses of our Fallen;
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and his Fear in their Hearts, that shall not suffer them to depart from Him: (so that we are kept now by the power of God himself through Faith to Salvation.) By this sweet Contemplation of his first loving us, the Divine Love is apt to limn its own Effigies on our Souls,
and his fear in their Hearts, that shall not suffer them to depart from Him: (so that we Are kept now by the power of God himself through Faith to Salvation.) By this sweet Contemplation of his First loving us, the Divine Love is apt to limn its own Effigies on our Souls,
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And what greater thoughts of God can we conceive in our Minds, than to look upon him in Christ reconciling the World to himself, by that Redeeming Love, (which well may be stiled Inestimable,) whose prevalent strains chang'd our Judge into our Advocate,
And what greater thoughts of God can we conceive in our Minds, than to look upon him in christ reconciling the World to himself, by that Redeeming Love, (which well may be styled Inestimable,) whose prevalent strains changed our Judge into our Advocate,
and made him pursue his Enemies with nothing but Bounty, and compass them about only with Songs of Deliverance? Here the heavenly Criticks themselves can,
and made him pursue his Enemies with nothing but Bounty, and compass them about only with Songs of Deliverance? Here the heavenly Critics themselves can,
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There are such Pleonasms and Redundancies of his kindness, that a great deal still falls even to their share, who will never so much as thank him for it.
There Are such Pleonasms and Redundancies of his kindness, that a great deal still falls even to their share, who will never so much as thank him for it.
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and all Dispensations still carry so sweet a savour of good Will to Men, that not only when he gives us the smiles of the World, 'tis to draw us to himself with such Cords of Love:
and all Dispensations still carry so sweet a savour of good Will to Men, that not only when he gives us the smiles of the World, it's to draw us to himself with such Cords of Love:
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To do all to the Glory of God, (an Expression oftner us'd than understood) is still to propose this End to our selves, that the great and good God may be more known and admir'd, rever'd and loved, believed and obeyed by us and all Men:
To do all to the Glory of God, (an Expression oftener used than understood) is still to propose this End to our selves, that the great and good God may be more known and admired, revered and loved, believed and obeyed by us and all Men:
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But that we should be willing to perish our selves for the advancement of his Glory, (as some have screwd it up;) is a thing so harsh and extravagant, that the very naming it is enough to disprove it, seeing God has wrought our Salvation in the frame of his own Glory,
But that we should be willing to perish our selves for the advancement of his Glory, (as Some have screwd it up;) is a thing so harsh and extravagant, that the very naming it is enough to disprove it, seeing God has wrought our Salvation in the frame of his own Glory,
And this is the greatest honor he expects from us, that we should do all we are able to promote our own and others happiest Interests, in believing the infallible Truth of his holy Word,
And this is the greatest honour he expects from us, that we should do all we Are able to promote our own and Others Happiest Interests, in believing the infallible Truth of his holy Word,
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But the Properties of this Eucharistical Sacrifice, and after what manner we are to offer it, (that it may be such wherein God is well pleased,) we may gather from the Practice of the Man after his own Heart, here in the Context.
But the Properties of this Eucharistical Sacrifice, and After what manner we Are to offer it, (that it may be such wherein God is well pleased,) we may gather from the Practice of the Man After his own Heart, Here in the Context.
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My Soul shall make her boast of God, Ver. 2. To glory in him, is one way of giving glory to him: (And well may we value our selves upon the honor to be obliged by such a One.) And that this glorying may Imitate the Blessed Virgin's, whose Soul magnified the Lord: It must not be a verbal flash,
My Soul shall make her boast of God, Ver. 2. To glory in him, is one Way of giving glory to him: (And well may we valve our selves upon the honour to be obliged by such a One.) And that this glorying may Imitate the Blessed Virgin's, whose Soul magnified the Lord: It must not be a verbal flash,
And when matters so stand within, none of the Rhetorick of our complemental Harangues (speak we never so good of his Name,) makes any Musick at all in his Ears, who searches the Hearts,
And when matters so stand within, none of the Rhetoric of our complemental Harangues (speak we never so good of his Name,) makes any Music At all in his Ears, who Searches the Hearts,
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how can we better imploy the speaking Faculty, than in celebrating his Goodness that gave it? What we are transported with, we can hardly forbear to speak of,
how can we better employ the speaking Faculty, than in celebrating his goodness that gave it? What we Are transported with, we can hardly forbear to speak of,
And we abundantly utter the memory of his great Goodness, (in a pious Vein flowing from the good Treasure of the Heart,) accustoming our selves to speak of the glorious Honor of his Majesty, and of his wondrous Works;
And we abundantly utter the memory of his great goodness, (in a pious Vein flowing from the good Treasure of the Heart,) accustoming our selves to speak of the glorious Honour of his Majesty, and of his wondrous Works;
As with Panegyrick pomp of Words, this Sacred Orator sets it forth, Psal. 145. And even this cheap Oblation (for which we go not to the Flock or the Field,) shall not fail of a good acceptance above,
As with Panegyric pomp of Words, this Sacred Orator sets it forth, Psalm 145. And even this cheap Oblation (for which we go not to the Flock or the Field,) shall not fail of a good acceptance above,
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For so, while we live we shall praise the Lord, and sing praises to our God whilst we have our Being, Psal. 146.2. To the offering of Praise therefore is presently subjoined, ordering the Conversation aright, Psal. 50.23.
For so, while we live we shall praise the Lord, and sing praises to our God while we have our Being, Psalm 146.2. To the offering of Praise Therefore is presently subjoined, ordering the Conversation aright, Psalm 50.23.
(they are Preachers of his Praise,) because their vast and beautiful Fabrick, their constant and regular Motions, their sweet and powerful Influences, tell the Supreme Majesty, the excellent Attributes,
(they Are Preachers of his Praise,) Because their vast and beautiful Fabric, their constant and regular Motions, their sweet and powerful Influences, tell the Supreme Majesty, the excellent Attributes,
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So when we justifie the Divine Laws by our Obedience, and thus stand up to attest their high Reasonableness and Goodness, instead of repining at them as hard Sayings and heavy Burdens;
So when we justify the Divine Laws by our obedience, and thus stand up to attest their high Reasonableness and goodness, instead of repining At them as hard Sayings and heavy Burdens;
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shewing that really we do admire and applaud them for the blessed Products of an infinite Wisdom and Love, to contrive and effect our everlasting Happiness:
showing that really we do admire and applaud them for the blessed Products of an infinite Wisdom and Love, to contrive and Effect our everlasting Happiness:
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Then do we give them the best Commendation, to make all enamour'd with those Sacred Institutions, which they not only hear set off in hollow Encomiums,
Then do we give them the best Commendation, to make all enamoured with those Sacred Institutions, which they not only hear Set off in hollow Encomiums,
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but see produce such happy Effects. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much Fruit, Jo. 15.8. The Fruits of Righteousness are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God, Phil. 1.11. That Men may so taste and see, and bless the Giver of such increase.
but see produce such happy Effects. Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much Fruit, John 15.8. The Fruits of Righteousness Are by jesus christ, to the glory and praise of God, Philip 1.11. That Men may so taste and see, and bless the Giver of such increase.
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I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the Work which thou gavest me to do, saith our Blessed Saviour. Joh. 17.4. Where he intimates that the doing of God's Will, is the way to Hallow his Name:
I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the Work which thou Gavest me to do, Says our Blessed Saviour. John 17.4. Where he intimates that the doing of God's Will, is the Way to Hallow his Name:
without which indeed Honour is but an idle Complement, unless we so delight to do his Will, that our desires like the Cherubims Wings stand displayed, ready even to spell out his Pleasure, and prevent his Commands.
without which indeed Honour is but an idle Compliment, unless we so delight to do his Will, that our Desires like the Cherubims Wings stand displayed, ready even to spell out his Pleasure, and prevent his Commands.
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Praise is comely for the upright, but 'tis marr'd in the Mouths of the wicked. It is a Sacrifice, and none but holy Persons are to officiate about holy things.
Praise is comely for the upright, but it's marred in the Mouths of the wicked. It is a Sacrifice, and none but holy Persons Are to officiate about holy things.
For 1. It is the very end of our Being. And what was said of Israel, Isa. 43.21. may be applied to us all, This People have I formed for my self, that they should shew forth my Praise.
For 1. It is the very end of our Being. And what was said of Israel, Isaiah 43.21. may be applied to us all, This People have I formed for my self, that they should show forth my Praise.
when we serve not the Ends and Interest of him that in the fullest sense has made us? 'Tis utterly inexcusable not to pay him the poor Tribute of our thankful acknowledgment, which is all we are capable of rendring to the Lord,
when we serve not the Ends and Interest of him that in the Fullest sense has made us? It's utterly inexcusable not to pay him the poor Tribute of our thankful acknowledgment, which is all we Are capable of rendering to the Lord,
but chiefly for the rich furnisht Medium, through which to derive the overflowings of his immense goodness, which can no more be confined than his Being;
but chiefly for the rich furnished Medium, through which to derive the overflowings of his immense Goodness, which can no more be confined than his Being;
so prostituting all those Noble Endowments, that accomplish them for the happiest enjoyment of God himself, to serve nothing but some base Lust or silly Vanity?
so prostituting all those Noble Endowments, that accomplish them for the Happiest enjoyment of God himself, to serve nothing but Some base Lust or silly Vanity?
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How many great Luminaries else soever there be, all disappear at the Rising Sun; and all other Benefactors must be even nullified to omnifie the Supreme.
How many great Luminaries Else soever there be, all disappear At the Rising Sun; and all other Benefactors must be even nullified to omnify the Supreme.
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And where the kindness of Noble Friends renders it impossible to retaliate, and absurd to think of a compensation, (which were but to affront the generous Spirits that oblige us;) yet he that is capable of no more, can be thankful,
And where the kindness of Noble Friends renders it impossible to retaliate, and absurd to think of a compensation, (which were but to affront the generous Spirits that oblige us;) yet he that is capable of no more, can be thankful,
And what indeed is our whole Religion, but such Gratitude? Still acknowledging the Debt we are never able to pay? All the dear Pledges of Gods Love are so many Mouths crying aloud for such returns;
And what indeed is our Whole Religion, but such Gratitude? Still acknowledging the Debt we Are never able to pay? All the dear Pledges of God's Love Are so many Mouths crying aloud for such returns;
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But how swinish is it to devour the Blessings, and never look up whence they come? When 'tis indeed no small endearment of every Mercy, (if we consider it) to receive the same from such Hands:
But how swinish is it to devour the Blessings, and never look up whence they come? When it's indeed no small endearment of every Mercy, (if we Consider it) to receive the same from such Hands:
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For if we prize a gift for the givers sake, how does it add to the value of the Mercy, that the Most High so condescends to concern himself in the care of us,
For if we prize a gift for the givers sake, how does it add to the valve of the Mercy, that the Most High so condescends to concern himself in the care of us,
3. As we are obliged, so by the goodness of it encourag'd to it? 'Tis good to sing Praises to our God. Psal. 147.1. 'Tis so with all the names of Good;
3. As we Are obliged, so by the Goodness of it encouraged to it? It's good to sing Praises to our God. Psalm 147.1. It's so with all the names of Good;
My Soul shall be satisfied as with Marrow and Fatness, and my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful Lips. Psal. 63.5. The most delicious Viands are not more grateful to a Healthy Body, than the Praises of God are to a well affected Soul. This raises us even into Heaven aforehand, to anticipate the Anthems of the Celestial Quire;
My Soul shall be satisfied as with Marrow and Fatness, and my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful Lips. Psalm 63.5. The most delicious Viands Are not more grateful to a Healthy Body, than the Praises of God Are to a well affected Soul. This raises us even into Heaven aforehand, to anticipate the Anthems of the Celestial Choir;
and this helps most effectually to casheir all black prejudices against a serious practical Religion, (as a sour and melancholy thing;) when sweet experience tells devour Souls the contrary, what a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful.
and this helps most effectually to casheir all black prejudices against a serious practical Religion, (as a sour and melancholy thing;) when sweet experience tells devour Souls the contrary, what a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful.
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And how great is that Honor, to be taken up in the work of Angels? How much for our own praise to praise him, that has given us both matter and hearts for it? 'Tis no diminution at all,
And how great is that Honour, to be taken up in the work of Angels? How much for our own praise to praise him, that has given us both matter and hearts for it? It's no diminution At all,
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but the preservation of honor and addition to it, for the highest on Earth to stoop lowly to the Supreme Majesty of the World, who has promised to honor them that honor him.
but the preservation of honour and addition to it, for the highest on Earth to stoop lowly to the Supreme Majesty of the World, who has promised to honour them that honour him.
And tho this Duty seems to have nothing of self in it, (as giving all unto God;) yet is it indeed (as all the Duties of Religion,) much for our profit every way;
And though this Duty seems to have nothing of self in it, (as giving all unto God;) yet is it indeed (as all the Duties of Religion,) much for our profit every Way;
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but as true goodness is ever diffusive of itself, (and indeed does but still add to its own dimensions by such Communication:) So was he for calling in partners to share with him in so sweet an entertainment.
but as true Goodness is ever diffusive of itself, (and indeed does but still add to its own dimensions by such Communication:) So was he for calling in partners to share with him in so sweet an entertainment.
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And his Apostrophe is not only to the Children of Sion, but 'tis All ye Lands make a joyful noise to the Lord. Psal. 100.1. 117.1. Praise the Lord all ye Nations, Praise him all ye People:
And his Apostrophe is not only to the Children of Sion, but it's All you Lands make a joyful noise to the Lord. Psalm 100.1. 117.1. Praise the Lord all you nations, Praise him all the People:
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He was not only for giving thanks apart in private recesses, but for going into the House of God, where Praise waiteth for him in Sion. Psal. 65.1. I will give thee thanks in the great Congregation, I will praise thee among much People. Psal. 35.18. To whisper thanks in corners is but a tacit kind of denying received Benefits.
He was not only for giving thanks apart in private Recesses, but for going into the House of God, where Praise waits for him in Sion. Psalm 65.1. I will give thee thanks in the great Congregation, I will praise thee among much People. Psalm 35.18. To whisper thanks in corners is but a tacit kind of denying received Benefits.
Sen. de Benef. He car'd not how many Witnesses he had of his thanksgiving; not for ostentation of himself, but to excite an Universal compliance of the Church.
Sen. de Beneficence He cared not how many Witnesses he had of his thanksgiving; not for ostentation of himself, but to excite an Universal compliance of the Church.
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Nor did this eminent Servant of God think himself too high to assist with his Inferiors in the Divine Worship; (that Spiritual Ordinary which levels all before him, with whom is no respect of Persons.) So great a Prince was not asham'd to own whence he received all:
Nor did this eminent Servant of God think himself too high to assist with his Inferiors in the Divine Worship; (that Spiritual Ordinary which levels all before him, with whom is no respect of Persons.) So great a Prince was not ashamed to own whence he received all:
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For Princes and Grandees of the World (that have most temptations to forget God and exalt themselves,) must lay aside the consideration of their greatness,
For Princes and Grandees of the World (that have most temptations to forget God and exalt themselves,) must lay aside the consideration of their greatness,
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The Noblest Worthies in Heaven themselves, do cast their Crowns down before the Throne of God, Rev. 4.10. and that does but faster secure them on their Heads.
The Noblest Worthies in Heaven themselves, do cast their Crowns down before the Throne of God, Rev. 4.10. and that does but faster secure them on their Heads.
But Oh! how much are they out in their sense of honor, as well as defective in their conscience of this duty, who offer to set up their own credit on the ruins of God's Glory!
But Oh! how much Are they out in their sense of honour, as well as defective in their conscience of this duty, who offer to Set up their own credit on the ruins of God's Glory!
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And if Conscience extorts from them any acknowledgments of God, they are in care that none but himself may observe it, (who sees indeed that they are asham'd of him before Men,
And if Conscience extorts from them any acknowledgments of God, they Are in care that none but himself may observe it, (who sees indeed that they Are ashamed of him before Men,
Right Brethren in Iniquity, to Cabal for Mischief, and run eagerly to excess of Riot; to eat and drink and enflame Lust, and contribute every one to heighten the Debauch;
Right Brothers in Iniquity, to Cabal for Mischief, and run eagerly to excess of Riot; to eat and drink and inflame Lust, and contribute every one to heighten the Debauch;
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Instead of exalting his Name, acting as 'twere in perfect spight and defiance of him, who has told us, he will not hold them guiltless that profane it:
Instead of exalting his Name, acting as 'twere in perfect spite and defiance of him, who has told us, he will not hold them guiltless that profane it:
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Tossing that tremendous Name in their unhallowed Mouths, as a thing of nought, and their Blessing and Praising is even nothing but Cursing and Damning.)
Tossing that tremendous Name in their unhallowed Mouths, as a thing of nought, and their Blessing and Praising is even nothing but Cursing and Damning.)
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There are others, (a new sort of Nonconformists,) who peradventure will find, that they have not done well to be so angry, to stand off from contributing to make up this Harmony, to Magnifie the Lord with the rest,
There Are Others, (a new sort of nonconformists,) who Peradventure will find, that they have not done well to be so angry, to stand off from contributing to make up this Harmony, to Magnify the Lord with the rest,
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that the Church may go up with general Shouts and Acclamations, and the noise of Axes and Hammers in the Temple may not drown the voice of Rejoycing and Salvation.
that the Church may go up with general Shouts and Acclamations, and the noise of Axes and Hammers in the Temple may not drown the voice of Rejoicing and Salvation.
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And O that in this sense the Church would once cease to be Militant, and learn at last to accord in beginning the Eternal Triumph, with one Mind and one Mouth, to glorifie God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
And O that in this sense the Church would once cease to be Militant, and Learn At last to accord in beginning the Eternal Triumph, with one Mind and one Mouth, to Glorify God the Father of our Lord jesus christ!
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but vouchsafe only to hold their Tongues, and not load every one with Complaints, when the truth is, they have all the reason in the World to give Thanks, instead of making a Hubbub,
but vouchsafe only to hold their Tongues, and not load every one with Complaints, when the truth is, they have all the reason in the World to give Thanks, instead of making a Hubbub,
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when they are All-a-mort, and even continually cruciating themselves with the matters, to them, cross and offensive? Here they sit down restive and averse to all Thankfulness, poring and hatching on their Grievances, till they overlook all that the gracious Lord has done for them,
when they Are All-a-mort, and even continually cruciating themselves with the matters, to them, cross and offensive? Here they fit down restive and averse to all Thankfulness, poring and hatching on their Grievances, till they overlook all that the gracious Lord has done for them,
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Instead of that cheerful Spirit of Thankfulness, which makes Society easie and delightful, and sheds abroad the sweet Satisfaction, which is like Oil and Wine, to facilitate and exhilarate our motions;
Instead of that cheerful Spirit of Thankfulness, which makes Society easy and delightful, and sheds abroad the sweet Satisfaction, which is like Oil and Wine, to facilitate and exhilarate our motions;
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When indeed considering into what Exigencies a Jesuitical Conduct had cast us, well may we wonder and bless the God who watches for good over us, that we are so well as we are, that all is not desperate,
When indeed considering into what Exigencies a Jesuitical Conduct had cast us, well may we wonder and bless the God who watches for good over us, that we Are so well as we Are, that all is not desperate,
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and huff and pish at Mercies too good for their betters, (because every thing is not exactly tasteful to their particular Appetites,) and hardly forbear to snap at the Hand that brings them all the Tokens of his Love? May not he expostulate with them, as Num. 14.11.
and huff and pish At mercies too good for their betters, (Because every thing is not exactly tasteful to their particular Appetites,) and hardly forbear to snap At the Hand that brings them all the Tokens of his Love? May not he expostulate with them, as Num. 14.11.
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How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they will believe me for all the signs which I have shewed among them? When still we are as Incredulous and Misdeeming,
How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they will believe me for all the Signs which I have showed among them? When still we Are as Incredulous and Misdeeming,
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and be wound up into an harmonious Agreement with the rest, and change the Cynick Tone into the more becoming Accents of Praise and Thanksgiving to God, rejoicing in the Gladness of his Nation, and glorying with his Inheritance;
and be wound up into an harmonious Agreement with the rest, and change the Cynic Tone into the more becoming Accents of Praise and Thanksgiving to God, rejoicing in the Gladness of his nation, and glorying with his Inheritance;
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I would offer to Consideration but these two things for a Conclusion; Our own ill deserts, and God's distinguishing Mercies of late to us. 1. Our own ill deserts.
I would offer to Consideration but these two things for a Conclusion; Our own ill deserts, and God's distinguishing mercies of late to us. 1. Our own ill deserts.
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and Delicacies? Must the Obnoxious who have forfeited all, grow Insolent, if they enjoy not the highest Privileges? and when we deserve not a Drop or Crumb;
and Delicacies? Must the Obnoxious who have forfeited all, grow Insolent, if they enjoy not the highest Privileges? and when we deserve not a Drop or Crumb;
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alas, what's all this to the Punishments wherewith the Righteous Judge of all the Earth might justly plague us? When it is of his Mercy we are not consumed, shall we be sick with Vexation, that we have any thing at all to affright or afflict us,
alas, what's all this to the Punishments wherewith the Righteous Judge of all the Earth might justly plague us? When it is of his Mercy we Are not consumed, shall we be sick with Vexation, that we have any thing At all to affright or afflict us,
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how much higher when the greatest mercies are not with-held from such as cannot lay claim to the least? Novv besides the great Deliverance from that hellish Conspiracy, which if it had taken effect, we had not been here to praise God, as we do, this Day:
how much higher when the greatest Mercies Are not withheld from such as cannot lay claim to the least? Now beside the great Deliverance from that hellish conspiracy, which if it had taken Effect, we had not been Here to praise God, as we do, this Day:
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and call it our Eben-ezer, hitherto has the Lord helped us? And where now is the ground of our Discontent? At what are any so peevish and Phrentick? Is it that such as were coming to eat up our Flesh, are stumbled and fallen? Is it that they have lost the Happiness, to be Papists or Slaves? Is it that excellent Laws,
and call it our Ebenezer, hitherto has the Lord helped us? And where now is the ground of our Discontent? At what Are any so peevish and Frantic? Is it that such as were coming to eat up our Flesh, Are stumbled and fallen? Is it that they have lost the Happiness, to be Papists or Slaves? Is it that excellent Laws,
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For all the sour Intimations given, and hard Words spoken, (of an indelible Blot cast on our Profession,) such Reproach need not break our hearts. ('Tis easie to put an ill Name upon any thing,
For all the sour Intimations given, and hard Words spoken, (of an indelible Blot cast on our Profession,) such Reproach need not break our hearts. (It's easy to put an ill Name upon any thing,
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and than run away scar'd with the Mormo of our own Creating:) The proof is yet to come, that the things excepted against, are what some make bold to call them.
and than run away scared with the Mormo of our own Creating:) The proof is yet to come, that the things excepted against, Are what Some make bold to call them.
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And to be sorry that we are discharged from that Yoke is a strein above Primitive Christianity it self, which never restrain'd its Votaries, from being glad and thankful,
And to be sorry that we Are discharged from that Yoke is a strain above Primitive Christianity it self, which never restrained its Votaries, from being glad and thankful,
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and from the hand of Saul, he said, I will love thee O Lord, my strength. Psal. 18.1. Blessed be my Rock, and let the God of my Salvation be exalted. ver.
and from the hand of Saul, he said, I will love thee Oh Lord, my strength. Psalm 18.1. Blessed be my Rock, and let the God of my Salvation be exalted. ver.
O what so Charming Rhetorick, as to beseech by the Mercies of God? And being under a sweet Constellation of such Mercies, O that we may feel their benign influence to transport us all into a cheerful Celebration of his Praises!
O what so Charming Rhetoric, as to beseech by the mercies of God? And being under a sweet Constellation of such mercies, Oh that we may feel their benign influence to transport us all into a cheerful Celebration of his Praises!
Like as when of old, they began to Sing and Praise the Lord, the Enemies of Judah were all Defeated before them, 2 Chron. 20.22. Such blessed effects might we see of our sweet accord, and uniting all to Magnifie the Lord and Exalt his Name.
Like as when of old, they began to Sing and Praise the Lord, the Enemies of Judah were all Defeated before them, 2 Chronicles 20.22. Such blessed effects might we see of our sweet accord, and uniting all to Magnify the Lord and Exalt his Name.
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that he will go on to shew Mercy, even for his Mercy's sake, (making it a Motive to itself, Circulating by its own Spring in a Perpetual Motion;) and to compleat the History of his own kindness,
that he will go on to show Mercy, even for his Mercy's sake, (making it a Motive to itself, Circulating by its own Spring in a Perpetual Motion;) and to complete the History of his own kindness,
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To him (as we are most bounden for the Mercy of this Day, and for those innumerable Mercies showr'd down upon us every day, to fill even our whole Lives:) let us with the greatest Sincerity and Cheerfulness, concur to Ascribe all Glory, Thanks,
To him (as we Are most bounden for the Mercy of this Day, and for those innumerable mercies showered down upon us every day, to fill even our Whole Lives:) let us with the greatest Sincerity and Cheerfulness, concur to Ascribe all Glory, Thanks,
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