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A SERMON Preached before Her Majesty, At White-hall, May 29. 1692. Psalm 118. 23, 24. This is the Lords doing,
A SERMON Preached before Her Majesty, At Whitehall, May 29. 1692. Psalm 118. 23, 24. This is the lords doing,
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and it is marvellous in our Eyes.
and it is marvellous in our Eyes.
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This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoyce and be glad in it.
This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.
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THE day for which David intended this Psalm, was probably the day of that great Revolution upon the Death of Saul, by which he was exalted to the Throne of his Kingdom.
THE day for which David intended this Psalm, was probably the day of that great Revolution upon the Death of Saul, by which he was exalted to the Throne of his Kingdom.
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It was not long before this, that David had said, I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul.
It was not long before this, that David had said, I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul.
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He confessed afterwards, that it was in his hast that he said this;
He confessed afterwards, that it was in his haste that he said this;
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Psal. 31. 22. not considering (as he ought) the promise of God, that he should live to be King of Israel. Psalm 31. 22. not considering (as he ought) the promise of God, that he should live to be King of Israel.
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But now, after Saul himself was cut off by that terrible Judgment of God;
But now, After Saul himself was Cut off by that terrible Judgement of God;
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which David lamented, as you see, 2 Sam. 1. 17. Yet being thus secur'd from that which he fear'd,
which David lamented, as you see, 2 Sam. 1. 17. Yet being thus secured from that which he feared,
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and seeing his way open to that which God had promised; now he corrects that hasty word of his.
and seeing his Way open to that which God had promised; now he corrects that hasty word of his.
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He says here, vers. 17. I shall not dye, but trve, and declare the works of the Lord.
He Says Here, vers. 17. I shall not die, but true, and declare the works of the Lord.
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What works? That he sheweth in the following words, (there are other words between;
What works? That he shows in the following words, (there Are other words between;
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but I pass by them, for I am not now Expounding a Psalm.) Verses 22. 23. The stone which the Builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner.
but I pass by them, for I am not now Expounding a Psalm.) Verses 22. 23. The stone which the Builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner.
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This is the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our Eyes. This is the lords doing, and it is marvellous in our Eyes.
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It is plain how these words were true of David himself, Who, tho he was Saul's Son in Law;
It is plain how these words were true of David himself, Who, though he was Saul's Son in Law;
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and made so on the account of his Merit, which was so conspicious every way, that the Honour of so high a Relation was the least part of his Character:
and made so on the account of his Merit, which was so conspicuous every Way, that the Honour of so high a Relation was the least part of his Character:
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Yet they that were in power about Saul, finding that Saul had a jealousy of him, inflamed it to that degree, that David was thrown out, not only of his Place, but of the Kingdom.
Yet they that were in power about Saul, finding that Saul had a jealousy of him, inflamed it to that degree, that David was thrown out, not only of his Place, but of the Kingdom.
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And so he continued in Exile till Saul's Death. But then, by a strange turn of affairs, and of the People's hearts;
And so he continued in Exile till Saul's Death. But then, by a strange turn of affairs, and of the People's hearts;
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First, the House of Juda, and afterwards all the Tribes of Israel, anointed him King.
First, the House of Juda, and afterwards all the Tribes of Israel, anointed him King.
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And so God turned the Kingdom to David the Son of Jesse. 1 Chron 10. last verse. This I take to be the lite•al sense of the words, Verses 22. & 23. beforementioned.
And so God turned the Kingdom to David the Son of Jesse. 1 Chronicles 10. last verse. This I take to be the lite•al sense of the words, Verses 22. & 23. beforementioned.
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But as Da•id was a most Illustrious Type of the Messiah who w•• the Son of David according to the Flesh,
But as Da•id was a most Illustrious Type of the Messiah who w•• the Son of David according to the Flesh,
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and who is called by the name of David in some of the Prophecies:
and who is called by the name of David in Some of the Prophecies:
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So the Actions and Events of David's life, were many of them Types of the like Actions and Events, that should be done by,
So the Actions and Events of David's life, were many of them Types of the like Actions and Events, that should be done by,
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and should happen to, the Messiah. That particularly, which you have heard, of David's being rejected by Saul's Courtiers and Counsellors;
and should happen to, the Messiah. That particularly, which you have herd, of David's being rejected by Saul's Courtiers and Counsellors;
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was a Type of Christ's being rejected by the Priests and Elders of the Jews. And that which you heard of that strange Revolution, by which David was advanced to the Kingdom;
was a Type of Christ's being rejected by the Priests and Elders of the jews. And that which you herd of that strange Revolution, by which David was advanced to the Kingdom;
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was a Type of the Resurrection of our Saviour, by which he was Exalted to be Lord and Christ. In both these respects, (as you have heard) the stone which the Builders refused, was made the headstone of the Corner:
was a Type of the Resurrection of our Saviour, by which he was Exalted to be Lord and christ. In both these respects, (as you have herd) the stone which the Builders refused, was made the headstone of the Corner:
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both these were alike the Lords doing, and were marvellous in mens Eyes. But especially the last, that of Christs Exaltation to his Kingdom;
both these were alike the lords doing, and were marvellous in men's Eyes. But especially the last, that of Christ Exaltation to his Kingdom;
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to which these words are applied, both by our Saviour himself, and more then once by his Holy Apostles;
to which these words Are applied, both by our Saviour himself, and more then once by his Holy Apostles;
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this was the very sence, that the Holy Ghost intended, in inspiring David with this Psalm,
this was the very sense, that the Holy Ghost intended, in inspiring David with this Psalm,
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and the Church has used it accordingly.
and the Church has used it accordingly.
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This is one of the Psalms the Church has appointed to be used on Easter Day.
This is one of the Psalms the Church has appointed to be used on Easter Day.
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When we Celebrate the memory of Christ's Resurrection, then, if ever, we have reason to say, this is the Day that the Lord hath made:
When we Celebrate the memory of Christ's Resurrection, then, if ever, we have reason to say, this is the Day that the Lord hath made:
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we will rejoyce and be glad in it. we will rejoice and be glad in it.
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But as this intent of the Holy Ghost did not make it unlawful for David to make use of these words in a literal sense, (as no doubt he did,
But as this intent of the Holy Ghost did not make it unlawful for David to make use of these words in a literal sense, (as no doubt he did,
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for his part intend it) in the composing of this Psalm:
for his part intend it) in the composing of this Psalm:
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So, without comparing with the Resurrection of Christ, (with which no earthly thing ought to be named,) when we are in David's Case as to our Temporal condition, I know no reason to doubt but we may lawfully take up his words.
So, without comparing with the Resurrection of christ, (with which no earthly thing ought to be nam,) when we Are in David's Case as to our Temporal condition, I know no reason to doubt but we may lawfully take up his words.
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And that's enough to justify my Choise of this Text.
And that's enough to justify my Choice of this Text.
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For the matters contained in it, here are two things in which we have David for an Example before us.
For the matters contained in it, Here Are two things in which we have David for an Exampl before us.
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First, When it pleaseth God to give us such a Deliverance, as appears to be the work of God by the marks of his hand upon it, we ought to give him the glory of it, by acknowledging it to be his doing.
First, When it Pleases God to give us such a Deliverance, as appears to be the work of God by the marks of his hand upon it, we ought to give him the glory of it, by acknowledging it to be his doing.
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Secondly, When God doth such a work for his People, they ought to shew their sense of it, by rejoycing in the Lord,
Secondly, When God does such a work for his People, they ought to show their sense of it, by rejoicing in the Lord,
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and by keeping a Day for that purpose;
and by keeping a Day for that purpose;
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of which we may say in David's words, this is the Day which the Lord hath made.
of which we may say in David's words, this is the Day which the Lord hath made.
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I shall add, that whensoever the benefit is such as is not confined to the present age;
I shall add, that whensoever the benefit is such as is not confined to the present age;
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even Posterity, as they come to have a share of the benefit, so they are to continue the memory of it, by keeping Yearly Days of Thanksgiving to God.
even Posterity, as they come to have a share of the benefit, so they Are to continue the memory of it, by keeping Yearly Days of Thanksgiving to God.
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We are now above thirty Years after the date of that mercy which we Yearly commemorate on this Day;
We Are now above thirty years After the date of that mercy which we Yearly commemorate on this Day;
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and yet now, enjoying the full benefit of it, we truly may, and therefore ought to say it;
and yet now, enjoying the full benefit of it, we truly may, and Therefore ought to say it;
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this is the day which the Lord hath made. this is the day which the Lord hath made.
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The first of these will be more then I can well bring within the compass of my time;
The First of these will be more then I can well bring within the compass of my time;
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that where God has done a signal work, we are to acknowledge 'tis his doing. This is nothing else,
that where God has done a signal work, we Are to acknowledge it's his doing. This is nothing Else,
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but what all mankind will agree to. All will agree that this is Just and Right.
but what all mankind will agree to. All will agree that this is Just and Right.
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It is but giving God the glory that is due to his name.
It is but giving God the glory that is due to his name.
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The Question will be, how we shall distinguish such works as are to be ascribed to God only.
The Question will be, how we shall distinguish such works as Are to be ascribed to God only.
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I am not now to prove that there is a God, or that he Created the World,
I am not now to prove that there is a God, or that he Created the World,
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or that he governs all things in it;
or that he governs all things in it;
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as well things that are wrought by humane means, or otherwise by second Causes, as those which God works immediately by himself.
as well things that Are wrought by humane means, or otherwise by second Causes, as those which God works immediately by himself.
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These things I ought to take for granted by all that hear me.
These things I ought to take for granted by all that hear me.
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What is it then that comes properly into our Question? Only this, how any work may be appropriated to God,
What is it then that comes properly into our Question? Only this, how any work may be appropriated to God,
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so that this or that, above other, may be said to be of Gods doing Not to reckon all that can be said of this kind, I shall shew it particularly in these three respects.
so that this or that, above other, may be said to be of God's doing Not to reckon all that can be said of this kind, I shall show it particularly in these three respects.
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First, When it is so surprizing a work, that we can assign no other Cause, from which it does,
First, When it is so surprising a work, that we can assign no other Cause, from which it does,
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or can, proceed, but God only.
or can, proceed, but God only.
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Secondly, When, beside the unaccountableness of the Cause, we see the effect is such as we may reasonably believe that God is concern'd for.
Secondly, When, beside the unaccountableness of the Cause, we see the Effect is such as we may reasonably believe that God is concerned for.
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Thirdly, When we see there was a great and near danger of losing that which God was concern'd for,
Thirdly, When we see there was a great and near danger of losing that which God was concerned for,
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if this had not happened for its preservation.
if this had not happened for its preservation.
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I think these three that I have named are sure tokens by which we may Judge, without danger of mistake, that any thing that happens in this manner is of God's doing.
I think these three that I have nam Are sure tokens by which we may Judge, without danger of mistake, that any thing that happens in this manner is of God's doing.
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1. First, When we see a thing done, that is great and extraordinary in it self,
1. First, When we see a thing done, that is great and extraordinary in it self,
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or is like to be so in its consequence, it sets us presently on thinking whence this should proceed.
or is like to be so in its consequence, it sets us presently on thinking whence this should proceed.
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For we know that nothing happens by chance: every thing has a Cause, wheher we know it or not.
For we know that nothing happens by chance: every thing has a Cause, wheher we know it or not.
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But if we are so at a loss for it, that either we see no Cause at all,
But if we Are so At a loss for it, that either we see no Cause At all,
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or none that can reach the effect: What then? We Judge the Cause to be something that is to us invisible.
or none that can reach the Effect: What then? We Judge the Cause to be something that is to us invisible.
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The Heathens, as they held every thing which they could not see to be a God,
The heathens, as they held every thing which they could not see to be a God,
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so when they saw any thing done which they knew not how any creature should do, they ascribed it to God.
so when they saw any thing done which they knew not how any creature should do, they ascribed it to God.
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Thus the Magicians of Egypt, when they saw Moses turn dust into lice, a thing which they could not do with all their Inchantments;
Thus the Magicians of Egypt, when they saw Moses turn dust into lice, a thing which they could not do with all their Enchantments;
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They confessed that this was the finger of God. When the Syrians saw their mighty armies overcome by a handful of Israelites ;
They confessed that this was the finger of God. When the Syrians saw their mighty armies overcome by a handful of Israelites;
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they knew it was not done by humane strength; what then? It must be a Divine power that assisted them.
they knew it was not done by humane strength; what then? It must be a Divine power that assisted them.
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When the Jews that were returned from the Babylonian Captivity, had built up the Wall about Jerusalem in fifty two days, which was a very unaccountable thing;
When the jews that were returned from the Babylonian Captivity, had built up the Wall about Jerusalem in fifty two days, which was a very unaccountable thing;
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even their Enemies the Moabites and others that saw it, confessed that this was the work of God.
even their Enemies the Moabites and Others that saw it, confessed that this was the work of God.
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Thus they Judged, not from any peculiar notions of their own Nation or Religion;
Thus they Judged, not from any peculiar notions of their own nation or Religion;
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but it was the reasoning of humane nature, upon that Hypothesis, that there is a God that governs the World.
but it was the reasoning of humane nature, upon that Hypothesis, that there is a God that governs the World.
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And therefore much more, we that have Revelation for this;
And Therefore much more, we that have Revelation for this;
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Wee that have the holy Scriptures, which teach us, that from him and by him are all things ;
we that have the holy Scriptures, which teach us, that from him and by him Are all things;
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when we see such things done, as could be from no other, it confirms us that such things must be from God.
when we see such things done, as could be from no other, it confirms us that such things must be from God.
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It is that Allwise and Allmighty Being, that sheweth himself now by his ordinary Providence, in such works as are above our reason and strength, no less then he did by works of Miracle, to them that lived in Scripture times.
It is that Alwise and Almighty Being, that shows himself now by his ordinary Providence, in such works as Are above our reason and strength, no less then he did by works of Miracle, to them that lived in Scripture times.
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Secondly, Especially we see this in such works as appear to be done for such purposes as wee have all reason to believe God would be most especially concerned for in this World.
Secondly, Especially we see this in such works as appear to be done for such Purposes as we have all reason to believe God would be most especially concerned for in this World.
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This is the second thing that I proposed, among the ways we have to Judge that any great work is of God's doing.
This is the second thing that I proposed, among the ways we have to Judge that any great work is of God's doing.
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The Old Romans, in judging of Criminal matters, when they would kn•w the author of any thing that was done, one of their fi•st Questions was that of Cassius, Cui bono ? Who has been,
The Old Romans, in judging of Criminal matters, when they would kn•w the author of any thing that was done, one of their fi•st Questions was that of Cassius, Cui Bono? Who has been,
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or who was like to be, the better for this? If the ben•fit of it redounded to any person,
or who was like to be, the better for this? If the ben•fit of it redounded to any person,
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whether to himself, or to his Children, or his family; that gave a shrewd suspicion that he was the Author of it.
whither to himself, or to his Children, or his family; that gave a shrewd suspicion that he was the Author of it.
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The same way one may guess at the author of any Action, whatsoever the nature of it may be.
The same Way one may guess At the author of any Actium, whatsoever the nature of it may be.
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And by this measure God is pleased to give us leave to Judge of him and of his doings.
And by this measure God is pleased to give us leave to Judge of him and of his doings.
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This he tells us in the first place, that he made all things for his Glory.
This he tells us in the First place, that he made all things for his Glory.
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It is that which we are therefore to consider in the first place, as being the chief end of all his doings.
It is that which we Are Therefore to Consider in the First place, as being the chief end of all his doings.
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Whatsoever is contrary to that, (and so is all sin whatsoever,) we are sure he is not the Author of it:
Whatsoever is contrary to that, (and so is all since whatsoever,) we Are sure he is not the Author of it:
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And though he suffers such things, as far as he sees fit, yet he does not even that,
And though he suffers such things, as Far as he sees fit, yet he does not even that,
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but so as it may turn to his G•ory.
but so as it may turn to his G•ory.
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But of all things that he has made, he loveth those things best that are fittest to set forth his Glory.
But of all things that he has made, he loves those things best that Are Fittest to Set forth his Glory.
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Those are here upon earth, the Rational beings, whom he Create• in his own Image, howsoever by Sin they are fallen from it.
Those Are Here upon earth, the Rational beings, whom he Create• in his own Image, howsoever by since they Are fallen from it.
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Again, among these, his chief care is for them whom he has re••emed to himself.
Again, among these, his chief care is for them whom he has re••emed to himself.
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Especially he takes care for the B•dy o• his redeem'd ones, that is, for his Church.
Especially he Takes care for the B•dy o• his redeemed ones, that is, for his Church.
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And therefore for those societies of men that are his Church in the several Kingdoms or Nations.
And Therefore for those societies of men that Are his Church in the several Kingdoms or nations.
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As this is his chief care for Persons, so for Things, he is chiefly concerned for those things by which man sheweth forth his Image:
As this is his chief care for Persons, so for Things, he is chiefly concerned for those things by which man shows forth his Image:
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all those Godlike Qualities, of Truth, and Righteousness, and Peace, and Charity, and Mercy, and the like.
all those Godlike Qualities, of Truth, and Righteousness, and Peace, and Charity, and Mercy, and the like.
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And above all, for true Religion, and the true Worship of God. These things are directly for his glory;
And above all, for true Religion, and the true Worship of God. These things Are directly for his glory;
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therefore these things are his great concernment in the World. That Gods greatest care of all is for his Church;
Therefore these things Are his great concernment in the World. That God's greatest care of all is for his Church;
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this is so clear, that they that held a multiplicity of Gods, the Heathens, thought it most reasonable to believe, that every God should be most concern'd for his own people.
this is so clear, that they that held a Multiplicity of God's, the heathens, Thought it most reasonable to believe, that every God should be most concerned for his own people.
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They believed the God of Israel would do things for his own people, that he would not do for any other.
They believed the God of Israel would do things for his own people, that he would not do for any other.
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And therefore when they saw great things done for Israel, they did not doubt that those things were done by Israel's God.
And Therefore when they saw great things done for Israel, they did not doubt that those things were done by Israel's God.
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In like manner, whatsoever may be done by any other supernatural power;
In like manner, whatsoever may be done by any other supernatural power;
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as it cannot be denied that Devils may do great things, that may resemble the wonderful works of God;
as it cannot be denied that Devils may do great things, that may resemble the wondered works of God;
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yet they are to be distinguisht by this, that whereas God's works are for the good of his Church,
yet they Are to be distinguished by this, that whereas God's works Are for the good of his Church,
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and for the promoting of Religion and Goodness, which are his great concernment in the World;
and for the promoting of Religion and goodness, which Are his great concernment in the World;
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Whatsoever tends to the destruction of these, we may be sure it is not the work of God;
Whatsoever tends to the destruction of these, we may be sure it is not the work of God;
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It is the Enemy that hath done this. It is the Enemy that hath done this.
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And yet, when the Enemy has done his worst, (which may go very far towards the Destruction of the Church,
And yet, when the Enemy has done his worst, (which may go very Far towards the Destruction of the Church,
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so far as to bring it into great sufferings, by the permission of God, for the Chastisement of his People;
so Far as to bring it into great sufferings, by the permission of God, for the Chastisement of his People;
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which having obtain'd its effect, they will have cause to thank God for their sufferings:
which having obtained its Effect, they will have cause to thank God for their sufferings:
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Yet I say, when the Devil has done his worst before it comes to utter destruction, God will find a way to deliver his people;
Yet I say, when the devil has done his worst before it comes to utter destruction, God will find a Way to deliver his people;
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and that is truly the work of God.
and that is truly the work of God.
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3. And the neerer they were to destruction, the more visible is his work in their deliverance;
3. And the nearer they were to destruction, the more visible is his work in their deliverance;
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that's the third thing I have to shew. The greater danger there was, of our losing that for which God is concern'd;
that's the third thing I have to show. The greater danger there was, of our losing that for which God is concerned;
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so much the more of his Hand appears in our deliverance from it The greatest dangers are those, which, as to men, appear to be insuperable.
so much the more of his Hand appears in our deliverance from it The greatest dangers Are those, which, as to men, appear to be insuperable.
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Therefore the more any danger appears to be such, the more it appears to be worthy of God, that he should deliver us from it.
Therefore the more any danger appears to be such, the more it appears to be worthy of God, that he should deliver us from it.
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For though as to him, all things are easie alike: no one work is harder then another;
For though as to him, all things Are easy alike: no one work is harder then Another;
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to make the World out of nothing, no more then making Lice out of Dust: Yet as to us, there is a great difference;
to make the World out of nothing, no more then making Lice out of Dust: Yet as to us, there is a great difference;
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for we are most affected with such works as seem to us to be of the greatest difficulty.
for we Are most affected with such works as seem to us to be of the greatest difficulty.
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When all Humane help fails, then it is worthy of God to shew himself to be the deliverer of his people.
When all Humane help fails, then it is worthy of God to show himself to be the deliverer of his people.
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And therefore God has chosen such times, when his people have been at or near the very brink of destruction,
And Therefore God has chosen such times, when his people have been At or near the very brink of destruction,
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then to give them deliverance from it. We may see this in many Instances in Scripture.
then to give them deliverance from it. We may see this in many Instances in Scripture.
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The most tamed Instance is, that of God's bringing his people out of Egypt, and through the Red Sea:
The most tamed Instance is, that of God's bringing his people out of Egypt, and through the Read Sea:
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We read the like, of Hezekiah 's deliverance from Senacheribs 's army:
We read the like, of Hezekiah is deliverance from Senacherib's is army:
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The Book of Judges is full of such great works of God for the deliverance of his people.
The Book of Judges is full of such great works of God for the deliverance of his people.
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Such things as God did then by Miracle he doth now in the course of his Ordinary Providence;
Such things as God did then by Miracle he does now in the course of his Ordinary Providence;
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things which no man can do, nor can think how they were done. And when he thus delivers his people from such dangers as seemed to be inevitable:
things which no man can do, nor can think how they were done. And when he thus delivers his people from such dangers as seemed to be inevitable:
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and especially when at such a pinch of time, when nothing but destruction is look'd for that then deliverance cometh in the stead:
and especially when At such a pinch of time, when nothing but destruction is looked for that then deliverance comes in the stead:
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such a work has so many marks of Gods hand upon it, that whosoever sees and considers it, cannot but say, this is the Lords doing,
such a work has so many marks of God's hand upon it, that whosoever sees and considers it, cannot but say, this is the lords doing,
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and it is marvellous in our Eyes. and it is marvellous in our Eyes.
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Now for the Application of this, I am to shew all those marks of Gods hand, that they are in the work of this day:
Now for the Application of this, I am to show all those marks of God's hand, that they Are in the work of this day:
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I speak plainly, in the Restauration of the Royal Family;
I speak plainly, in the Restauration of the Royal Family;
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and therewith of our Church and Religion, our Government and Laws, the most valuable things in this Nation.
and therewith of our Church and Religion, our Government and Laws, the most valuable things in this nation.
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But though that which led in all the rest, and that which giveth the title to the day;
But though that which led in all the rest, and that which gives the title to the day;
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the Restauration of the King that then was, and of all the Royal Family;
the Restauration of the King that then was, and of all the Royal Family;
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tho that I say is, and ought to be, the chief subject, as well of our Sermons,
though that I say is, and ought to be, the chief Subject, as well of our Sermons,
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as of our Prayers and praises on this day:
as of our Prayers and praises on this day:
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Yet I shall at this time crave leave to insist chiefly, upon the restoring of our Church,
Yet I shall At this time crave leave to insist chiefly, upon the restoring of our Church,
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and Religion, as being the great concernment of God in this Nation: In order to which, Kings and Queens are chiefly a blessing to a Nation.
and Religion, as being the great concernment of God in this nation: In order to which, Kings and Queen's Are chiefly a blessing to a nation.
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As to Civil government, this is the only promise that God has made to us in Gospel Times;
As to Civil government, this is the only promise that God has made to us in Gospel Times;
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that Kings and Queens shall be nursing Fathers and nursing Mothers to his Church: which he has now Graciously accomplish'd to us.
that Kings and Queen's shall be nursing Father's and nursing Mother's to his Church: which he has now Graciously accomplished to us.
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And therefore to return to the work of this day;
And Therefore to return to the work of this day;
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I am to prove that this was the Lords doing, by shewing these three marks of his hand upon it.
I am to prove that this was the lords doing, by showing these three marks of his hand upon it.
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First, that the restoring of the Royal Family was for the benefit of the Church of God,
First, that the restoring of the Royal Family was for the benefit of the Church of God,
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and of the true Christian Religion.
and of the true Christian Religion.
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Secondly, that it was in a most needful time, when Gods true Church and true Religion were in the utmost danger of being extinguisht in this Nation.
Secondly, that it was in a most needful time, when God's true Church and true Religion were in the utmost danger of being extinguished in this nation.
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Thirdly, that then God was graciously pleased to preserve and restore it, by such means as were to men unaccountable.
Thirdly, that then God was graciously pleased to preserve and restore it, by such means as were to men unaccountable.
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These three things being proved, it will certainly appear that the work of this day was the Lords doing.
These three things being proved, it will Certainly appear that the work of this day was the lords doing.
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The same may be said of all our other deliverances since.
The same may be said of all our other Deliverances since.
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I cannot, when I speak of such things, I cannot without ingratitude to God, but mention that mercy of the late Revolution;
I cannot, when I speak of such things, I cannot without ingratitude to God, but mention that mercy of the late Revolution;
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and those of our deliverances since; especially that of this present time: All these being so visibly the effects of Gods continued care of us;
and those of our Deliverances since; especially that of this present time: All these being so visibly the effects of God's continued care of us;
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being all for the same Church and Nation, all in times of great and near danger,
being all for the same Church and nation, all in times of great and near danger,
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and all with the like Evidence of Gods hand in them;
and all with the like Evidence of God's hand in them;
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so that whosoever considers them severally, cannot but see reason enough to acknowledge, that each of these was the Lords doing, as well as the great work of the Kings restauration.
so that whosoever considers them severally, cannot but see reason enough to acknowledge, that each of these was the lords doing, as well as the great work of the Kings restauration.
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1. But first, I am to shew that This was the work of God. It was certainly so, If ours be a true Church of God.
1. But First, I am to show that This was the work of God. It was Certainly so, If ours be a true Church of God.
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If it be, did I say? I said it not as doubting, but taking it for granted,
If it be, did I say? I said it not as doubting, but taking it for granted,
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as we have Just reason to do.
as we have Just reason to do.
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We have reason to insist upon that which has been sufficiently proved in so many excellent Books as have been written in the Just vindication of our Church.
We have reason to insist upon that which has been sufficiently proved in so many excellent Books as have been written in the Just vindication of our Church.
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I need not say more particularly what has been done of this kind, especially in the last reign,
I need not say more particularly what has been done of this kind, especially in the last Reign,
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when the Press was most open and free to all sorts of our Adversaries.
when the Press was most open and free to all sorts of our Adversaries.
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That more then Liberty, that Power they had then, gave the world occasion to see how little they had to say against us.
That more then Liberty, that Power they had then, gave the world occasion to see how little they had to say against us.
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And therefore after such a tryal as this, we ought to take it for granted, that ours is a true Church of God,
And Therefore After such a trial as this, we ought to take it for granted, that ours is a true Church of God,
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as it stands establisht at this day.
as it Stands established At this day.
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To this we may add the Testimonies of all the Reform'd Churches abroad, who not only agree with us in Doctrine,
To this we may add the Testimonies of all the Reformed Churches abroad, who not only agree with us in Doctrine,
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but allow of our Orders, and Worship, and Sacraments;
but allow of our Order, and Worship, and Sacraments;
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and are so far from denying us to be a Reform'd Church, that they own us to be the Bulwark of the Reformation.
and Are so Far from denying us to be a Reformed Church, that they own us to be the Bulwark of the Reformation.
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They that will not allow of this proof, and of these Testimonies that I have mentioned;
They that will not allow of this proof, and of these Testimonies that I have mentioned;
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as they cannot expect to be heard in this place, so if they have any thing to object against them, they will not want an answer, elsewhere.
as they cannot expect to be herd in this place, so if they have any thing to Object against them, they will not want an answer, elsewhere.
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Only in this place I cannot but mind them, If they are Papists, how they have used to reckon wordly prosperity among their notes of a true Church;
Only in this place I cannot but mind them, If they Are Papists, how they have used to reckon wordly Prosperity among their notes of a true Church;
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and if they are other Dissenters, how they used when time was to value themselves by it, that God own'd them by Acts of his Providence.
and if they Are other Dissenters, how they used when time was to valve themselves by it, that God owned them by Acts of his Providence.
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I hope neither of them will take it amiss, if we tell them again, that God has not left us altogether without witness of that kind.
I hope neither of them will take it amiss, if we tell them again, that God has not left us altogether without witness of that kind.
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What greater Testimonies could he give to any Church, then he has done to ours, in those wonderful deliverances he has given us?
What greater Testimonies could he give to any Church, then he has done to ours, in those wondered Deliverances he has given us?
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Not to go to Old things, such as that of Eighty Eight, and at the time of the Gunpowder Treason: (tho these were as great as ever were given to any Nation;
Not to go to Old things, such as that of Eighty Eight, and At the time of the Gunpowder Treason: (though these were as great as ever were given to any nation;
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yet we need not go so far back;) we have enough to name of later memory, many and great deliverances,
yet we need not go so Far back;) we have enough to name of later memory, many and great Deliverances,
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and those fresh in memory, even in the memory of you all that hear me this day.
and those fresh in memory, even in the memory of you all that hear me this day.
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1. But first upon this day, I must insist on that Deliverance that we had at the Kings Restauration.
1. But First upon this day, I must insist on that Deliverance that we had At the Kings Restauration.
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How great a Deliverance that was, they that were not then born, can scarce conceive: but I shall tell you what they that lived then saw and know.
How great a Deliverance that was, they that were not then born, can scarce conceive: but I shall tell you what they that lived then saw and know.
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We were then, as to our Civil Government, after many horrible things which I do not love to repeat, after many vain.
We were then, as to our Civil Government, After many horrible things which I do not love to repeat, After many vain.
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Attempts to set up a Commonwealth, which stood like a Castle of Cards, (pray pardon the Comparison) we were at last come to be under no Government at all:
Attempts to Set up a Commonwealth, which stood like a Castle of Cards, (pray pardon the Comparison) we were At last come to be under no Government At all:
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unless I may call that a Government which an Army sets up and pulls down as often as they please.
unless I may call that a Government which an Army sets up and pulls down as often as they please.
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It was such a State of a Nation, than which worse cannot well be spoke or conceived.
It was such a State of a nation, than which Worse cannot well be spoke or conceived.
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Not to give you a Detail of the many Mischiefs that are contained in it, I will only give you two Examples of the wretchedness of this Estate: (I could name you many more,
Not to give you a Detail of the many Mischiefs that Are contained in it, I will only give you two Examples of the wretchedness of this Estate: (I could name you many more,
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but these two are the best known,) that of the Kingdom of the ten Tribes of Israel, and that of the Roman Empire after Commodus 's time.
but these two Are the best known,) that of the Kingdom of the ten Tribes of Israel, and that of the Roman Empire After Commodus is time.
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First, of the Kingdom of Israel, after the murder of Zechariah, the last King of Jehu 's Family.
First, of the Kingdom of Israel, After the murder of Zechariah, the last King of Jehu is Family.
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After his Death, there was no King for some years together. Then the Army set up a King.
After his Death, there was no King for Some Years together. Then the Army Set up a King.
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They kill'd him, and set up another. There were five such Kings one after another: every one coming in by the killing of his Predecessor.
They killed him, and Set up Another. There were five such Kings one After Another: every one coming in by the killing of his Predecessor.
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How the Nation flourisht the mean while, you may guess: or you may read in the Book of Hosea : he Prophesied at that time;
How the nation flourished the mean while, you may guess: or you may read in the Book of Hosea: he Prophesied At that time;
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and he tells us, how this People having cast off God, he cast off them to utter destruction,
and he tells us, how this People having cast off God, he cast off them to utter destruction,
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and this way he brought it upon them.
and this Way he brought it upon them.
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In the Roman Empire, after Commodus 's Death, who was the last of the Aelian Family;
In the Roman Empire, After Commodus is Death, who was the last of the Aelian Family;
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after him the Army set up whom they pleased, for above a hundred years together.
After him the Army Set up whom they pleased, for above a hundred Years together.
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In this time they had about twenty Emperors, I mean successively, for of Competitors they had near thirty at one time,
In this time they had about twenty Emperor's, I mean successively, for of Competitors they had near thirty At one time,
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but I do not reckon these. Of those successive Emperors, there were but two or three that succeeded their own Fathers:
but I do not reckon these. Of those successive Emperor's, there were but two or three that succeeded their own Father's:
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all the rest came in by Violence, and went out by violent Deaths. For the People the mean while, what Case they were in you may imagine.
all the rest Come in by Violence, and went out by violent Death's. For the People the mean while, what Case they were in you may imagine.
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At almost every Change, there was Rapine, and Oppression, and Blood, till Diocletian 's time.
At almost every Change, there was Rapine, and Oppression, and Blood, till Diocletian is time.
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He indeed put a stop to these Evils, but there was no end of them till Constantine the Great set up a kind of Hereditary Empire.
He indeed put a stop to these Evils, but there was no end of them till Constantine the Great Set up a kind of Hereditary Empire.
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From these two Examples we may guess what we were to have expected, if the Power had continued in the Army.
From these two Examples we may guess what we were to have expected, if the Power had continued in the Army.
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We had some trial of it, in the last Year of their Reign:
We had Some trial of it, in the last Year of their Reign:
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when, (not to say what they had done before) they changed the Government for us five or six times in the compass of that One year.
when, (not to say what they had done before) they changed the Government for us five or six times in the compass of that One year.
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For Religion the mean while, whosoever considers what it was that prevailed in the Army may easily judge to what a miserable pass we were brought.
For Religion the mean while, whosoever considers what it was that prevailed in the Army may Easily judge to what a miserable pass we were brought.
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There were of all Religions among them, but ours: and they granted a Liberty to all, but ours.
There were of all Religions among them, but ours: and they granted a Liberty to all, but ours.
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Yes, they joyn'd Popery with it in their Declarations: Prelacy and Popery were always Excepted together.
Yes, they joined Popery with it in their Declarations: Prelacy and Popery were always Excepted together.
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But as for Popery, as it was never more freely Profest, so I will be bold to say, it never had a greater Harvest then at that time.
But as for Popery, as it was never more freely Professed, so I will be bold to say, it never had a greater Harvest then At that time.
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But with Prelacy they were in earnest.
But with Prelacy they were in earnest.
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We found it so, in being deprived of all those Rights the Law had given us.
We found it so, in being deprived of all those Rights the Law had given us.
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Our Liturgy, our Sacraments, our Offices of Worship, tho' they were Establisht then as much by Law as they are now;
Our Liturgy, our Sacraments, our Offices of Worship, though they were Established then as much by Law as they Are now;
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yet Men were punisht, without, and against Law, for using them.
yet Men were punished, without, and against Law, for using them.
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But that which was worst, our Body of a Church was dissolved, our Discipline was trod under foot, our Eyes could not see our Teachers;
But that which was worst, our Body of a Church was dissolved, our Discipline was trod under foot, our Eyes could not see our Teachers;
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and as for our Bishops, the Order was near being extinct;
and as for our Bishops, the Order was near being extinct;
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it subsisted but in five or six old Men, that probably might have died all within one or two years.
it subsisted but in five or six old Men, that probably might have died all within one or two Years.
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Let others think as light of this as they please;
Let Others think as Light of this as they please;
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they that have a true sense of Religion will grant that these were Wounds in the Vitals of the Church;
they that have a true sense of Religion will grant that these were Wounds in the Vitals of the Church;
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of which our Church had certainly died at that time, if he that raises Men from the Dead, had not given our Church a new Life at the Kings Restauration.
of which our Church had Certainly died At that time, if he that raises Men from the Dead, had not given our Church a new Life At the Kings Restauration.
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But how was that brought about? I am coming to shew, that it was a most visible Work of God:
But how was that brought about? I am coming to show, that it was a most visible Work of God:
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so visible, that I know not whether any thing could be more; perhaps we may except one thing that hath lately happened;
so visible, that I know not whither any thing could be more; perhaps we may except one thing that hath lately happened;
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but certainly there was no greater in all the Examples of ancient Times.
but Certainly there was no greater in all the Examples of ancient Times.
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The great Instance of old in the Christian Church, was that which I mentioned of Constantine the Great.
The great Instance of old in the Christian Church, was that which I mentioned of Constantine the Great.
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It was indeed the Hand of God that brought him into the Government.
It was indeed the Hand of God that brought him into the Government.
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But I do not know whether his coming in was more wonderful then that of the Kings Restauration.
But I do not know whither his coming in was more wondered then that of the Kings Restauration.
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Here was certainly a greater Force to oppose then any that stood in Constantine 's way to keep him out of the Government.
Here was Certainly a greater Force to oppose then any that stood in Constantine is Way to keep him out of the Government.
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There were, both in England, and all over the three Kingdoms, great numbers, that would have done all they could to have hinder'd the Kings Restauration:
There were, both in England, and all over the three Kingdoms, great numbers, that would have done all they could to have hindered the Kings Restauration:
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being engaged so to do, not only by their Affections, but even by their Judgment and Conscience: (and few of these,
being engaged so to do, not only by their Affections, but even by their Judgement and Conscience: (and few of these,
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but were engaged by their Interest too.) All these, having Swords in their Hands,
but were engaged by their Interest too.) All these, having Swords in their Hands,
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or being backt by an Army that had, such a numerous Army, of Disciplin'd experienced Men,
or being backed by an Army that had, such a numerous Army, of Disciplined experienced Men,
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as well paid as ever was Army in the world, as absolute in their Power, and as unwilling to part with it:
as well paid as ever was Army in the world, as absolute in their Power, and as unwilling to part with it:
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How was it possible, that all those Armed Men, should either lay down their Arms,
How was it possible, that all those Armed Men, should either lay down their Arms,
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or wear them to bring in his Majesty? that those others likewise should give up their Interests,
or wear them to bring in his Majesty? that those Others likewise should give up their Interests,
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and smother their Prejudices and Disaffections? that all the Kings Enemies should be so charmed, that at his coming in, not a Dog should stir his Tongue against him?
and smother their Prejudices and Disaffections? that all the Kings Enemies should be so charmed, that At his coming in, not a Dog should stir his Tongue against him?
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A Thing that was certainly done, do I ask how it was possible? The matter is plain;
A Thing that was Certainly done, do I ask how it was possible? The matter is plain;
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that which is impossible with Men, is possible with God. It was God that did that which none other but God could do.
that which is impossible with Men, is possible with God. It was God that did that which none other but God could do.
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It was God that partly turned their Hearts, and partly insatuated their Counsels. Their dividing (as they did) among themselves, was an absolute Insatuation:
It was God that partly turned their Hearts, and partly insatuated their Counsels. Their dividing (as they did) among themselves, was an absolute Infatuation:
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And when they were thus divided, God turn'd the Hearts of part of them to bring in his Majesty.
And when they were thus divided, God turned the Hearts of part of them to bring in his Majesty.
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But especially it was God that so united the Hearts of the People, not only in this,
But especially it was God that so united the Hearts of the People, not only in this,
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but in all the three Kingdoms, as they never were before, nor since, but upon one Occasion.
but in all the three Kingdoms, as they never were before, nor since, but upon one Occasion.
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If ever there was an Agreement of the People, (we know when there was a thing falsly so called,
If ever there was an Agreement of the People, (we know when there was a thing falsely so called,
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but if ever there was truly such,) it was at the Kings Restauration. Other things I might instance, wherein God shewed himself wonderfully at that time.
but if ever there was truly such,) it was At the Kings Restauration. Other things I might instance, wherein God showed himself wonderfully At that time.
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But if there were no more then these three that I have mentioned, I think these are enough to shew it was the Lords doing.
But if there were no more then these three that I have mentioned, I think these Are enough to show it was the lords doing.
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He did great and unaccountable things, he did them for the preservation of his Church, he did them at that time when she was at the very brink of destruction.
He did great and unaccountable things, he did them for the preservation of his Church, he did them At that time when she was At the very brink of destruction.
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Our Church was certainly then at the brink of destruction.
Our Church was Certainly then At the brink of destruction.
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But was it never so since? If we forget, we are extreamly unthankful to God.
But was it never so since? If we forget, we Are extremely unthankful to God.
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It is too true, we are an unthankful People, but yet none of us can easily forget so great a Dinger as we were in,
It is too true, we Are an unthankful People, but yet none of us can Easily forget so great a Dinger as we were in,
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so lately as within these four years:
so lately as within these four Years:
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I know no Man of the Church of England, (except a few rotten Members, that shewed what they were then and since, none besides,) but what did acknowledge we were in extreme danger at that time.
I know no Man of the Church of England, (except a few rotten Members, that showed what they were then and since, none beside,) but what did acknowledge we were in extreme danger At that time.
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It was a Melancholy thing to have our King, whom our Religion binds us to obey for Conscience sake, come to be of that Religion that obliges him to destroy us for Conscience sake.
It was a Melancholy thing to have our King, whom our Religion binds us to obey for Conscience sake, come to be of that Religion that obliges him to destroy us for Conscience sake.
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All our hope was, that our practising the Duty of our Religion would make him be dispensed with for the Obligation of His. For we know they have them that can dispense with their Consciences in the Roman Church.
All our hope was, that our practising the Duty of our Religion would make him be dispensed with for the Obligation of His. For we know they have them that can dispense with their Consciences in the Roman Church.
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And at first we were made to believe it should be as we hoped. But Alas!
And At First we were made to believe it should be as we hoped. But Alas!
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we soon found those Dispensers with Conscience were too hard for us.
we soon found those Dispensers with Conscience were too hard for us.
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Instead of suffering him to let us enjoy our Religion and Laws, they made use of their Power quite the contrary way.
Instead of suffering him to let us enjoy our Religion and Laws, they made use of their Power quite the contrary Way.
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It is (as I said) a Melancholy thing to speak of, or even to think of it. But it was too plain.
It is (as I said) a Melancholy thing to speak of, or even to think of it. But it was too plain.
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They had brought things to that pass, that our Laws signified nothing but what they pleased:
They had brought things to that pass, that our Laws signified nothing but what they pleased:
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Our Religion was held at the Curtesie of them that were the bloody Enemies of it:
Our Religion was held At the Courtesy of them that were the bloody Enemies of it:
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Our Obedience was made use of as a perfect Snare to us: We must not Resist, that our Religion would not allow;
Our obedience was made use of as a perfect Snare to us: We must not Resist, that our Religion would not allow;
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We could not Petition neither, but at our peril.
We could not Petition neither, but At our peril.
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What should we do then, but let things go on in their Course? They had us bound Hand and Foot:
What should we do then, but let things go on in their Course? They had us bound Hand and Foot:
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They might do what they pleased with us: They had us at their Mercy, such as it is;
They might do what they pleased with us: They had us At their Mercy, such as it is;
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And considering the Mercy of Jesuits, which in France and in England is much the same, I think we have good grounds to judge, that if they had held their Power six Months longer, France is no worse Kingdom for a Protestant to live in,
And considering the Mercy of Jesuits, which in France and in England is much the same, I think we have good grounds to judge, that if they had held their Power six Months longer, France is no Worse Kingdom for a Protestant to live in,
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then England would have been at this time. But what hinder'd? Nothing but the Prince of Orange 's coming over:
then England would have been At this time. But what hindered? Nothing but the Prince of Orange is coming over:
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nothing else could have hinder'd in all humane appearance.
nothing Else could have hindered in all humane appearance.
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He was the onely Prince in the World, that could and durst Interpose between us and the last Stroke of our Enemies.
He was the only Prince in the World, that could and durst Interpose between us and the last Stroke of our Enemies.
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It was so hazardous an Attempt, that I am amazed when I think of it; how so wise a Prince could Embark himself in that Expedition;
It was so hazardous an Attempt, that I am amazed when I think of it; how so wise a Prince could Embark himself in that Expedition;
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much more, how he could perswade the wary Dutch to venture with him, in so many great Dangers and Difficulties,
much more, how he could persuade the wary Dutch to venture with him, in so many great Dangers and Difficulties,
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as if he had miscarried, would have certainly sunk their whole Nation.
as if he had miscarried, would have Certainly sunk their Whole nation.
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I can give no other Reason for this, but that it was NONLATINALPHABET, an irresistible Impulse of God.
I can give no other Reason for this, but that it was, an irresistible Impulse of God.
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It was that Divine Power, that has so often preserved this Church and Nation, that now took this way to prevent that Ruine that was coming upon us.
It was that Divine Power, that has so often preserved this Church and nation, that now took this Way to prevent that Ruin that was coming upon us.
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It was God that Infatuated our Oppressors, to joyn the Injuries of a People that could not lawfully Resist, with those of a Prince that could not lawfully pass them by without Resistance:
It was God that Infatuated our Oppressors's, to join the Injuries of a People that could not lawfully Resist, with those of a Prince that could not lawfully pass them by without Resistance:
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A Prince whose Fates are so knit to those of the Publick, of his Countrey, of this Nation, and of the Protestant Religion;
A Prince whose Fates Are so knit to those of the Public, of his Country, of this nation, and of the Protestant Religion;
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that as it is visible they cannot stand without him, so he shew'd by this Proof that he had no mind to live after them.
that as it is visible they cannot stand without him, so he showed by this Proof that he had no mind to live After them.
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Can any one think, that thinks at all, how these Just and great Interests could have been preserved? how any one of these could have stood, any otherwise,
Can any one think, that thinks At all, how these Just and great Interests could have been preserved? how any one of these could have stood, any otherwise,
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then by his venturing himself as he did? or when he had gone so far,
then by his venturing himself as he did? or when he had gone so Far,
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how he could Retreat afterwards, without taking the Government upon him? when it was (as it were) thrown into his Hands;
how he could Retreat afterwards, without taking the Government upon him? when it was (as it were) thrown into his Hands;
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when he must either take that or lose all, for there never was •ny Offer of any other Condition.
when he must either take that or loose all, for there never was •ny Offer of any other Condition.
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But for the Justifying of what he did, enough has been said and written. I am now to shew only this, that it was the great Work of God.
But for the Justifying of what he did, enough has been said and written. I am now to show only this, that it was the great Work of God.
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And of this, the Marks are so clear, that it cannot be denied, even by them that would dispute the Justice of it.
And of this, the Marks Are so clear, that it cannot be denied, even by them that would dispute the justice of it.
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For what can they say to so many things that God only can do, and that all concurr'd together in this matter? Was it by chance, that things were so prepared Abroad, that the French King,
For what can they say to so many things that God only can do, and that all concurred together in this matter? Was it by chance, that things were so prepared Abroad, that the French King,
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tho' he had notice of this Expedition, yet should be so blinded or benumm'd, as to do nothing to hinder it? Was it by chance, that Winds and Seas, which at that time of the year are most intractable, were yet so wholly engaged on his Side, that they both shut in the English Fleet that would have endanger'd him,
though he had notice of this Expedition, yet should be so blinded or benumbed, as to do nothing to hinder it? Was it by chance, that Winds and Seas, which At that time of the year Are most intractable, were yet so wholly engaged on his Side, that they both shut in the English Fleet that would have endangered him,
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and brought him safe to the best Haven in England for his purpose? Was it by chance that a whole Nation's Hearts, divided before in Religions and Interest, should be now so united as they were, to wish,
and brought him safe to the best Haven in England for his purpose? Was it by chance that a Whole Nation's Hearts, divided before in Religions and Interest, should be now so united as they were, to wish,
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and pray, and long for his coming? These are all extraordinary things.
and pray, and long for his coming? These Are all extraordinary things.
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Yet if only one of these had happen'd, That indeed might have been said to be by chance:
Yet if only one of these had happened, That indeed might have been said to be by chance:
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but no one or two would have done his business:
but no one or two would have done his business:
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If all three had not concurr'd as they did, the want of any one would have spoil'd his Expedition:
If all three had not concurred as they did, the want of any one would have spoiled his Expedition:
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and such a Concurrence, of such three things together, any one of which was above the power of Man, this I take to have been an extraordinary Providence of God.
and such a Concurrence, of such three things together, any one of which was above the power of Man, this I take to have been an extraordinary Providence of God.
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Whosoever denies this, I cannot but wonder at him. But he that only doubts, may soon find wherewith to be confirm'd.
Whosoever Denies this, I cannot but wonder At him. But he that only doubts, may soon find wherewith to be confirmed.
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Let him consult his own memory of things;
Let him consult his own memory of things;
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and let him see how every Year since this Revolution has brought forth a fresh Testimony of the care of God's Providence.
and let him see how every Year since this Revolution has brought forth a fresh Testimony of the care of God's Providence.
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If Ireland had been quite lost the first Year, it had involved his Majesty in the greatest D•fficulties and Perplexities.
If Ireland had been quite lost the First Year, it had involved his Majesty in the greatest D•fficulties and Perplexities.
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But do you remember how, and by whom it was preserved? even by the incredible Courage and Bravery of a few Men driven to Derry and Iniskellin, much unprovided, half Armed,
But do you Remember how, and by whom it was preserved? even by the incredible Courage and Bravery of a few Men driven to Derry and Iniskellin, much unprovided, half Armed,
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and wholly unskill'd in Warlike Matters. See the next Year:
and wholly unskilled in Warlike Matters. See the next Year:
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if then our Fleet had been lost, none can doubt but that would have made a short end of the business.
if then our Fleet had been lost, none can doubt but that would have made a short end of the business.
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But how was it preserved, at that time, when the Enemies Fleet were coming with full purpose to have burnt it in the Haven of Portsmouth? What preserved us from this great Danger? nothing but a sudden stop of the Wind, that would not let them put this well laid Design in Execution.
But how was it preserved, At that time, when the Enemies Fleet were coming with full purpose to have burned it in the Haven of Portsmouth? What preserved us from this great Danger? nothing but a sudden stop of the Wind, that would not let them put this well laid Design in Execution.
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After that, when they had got an Advantage in Fight, which quite divided and disorder'd our Fleet;
After that, when they had god an Advantage in Fight, which quite divided and disordered our Fleet;
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what hinder'd them so many Tides while they might have destroy'd it? nothing could have hinder'd them but the unaccountable Will of God.
what hindered them so many Tides while they might have destroyed it? nothing could have hindered them but the unaccountable Will of God.
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It was about the same time, that his Majesty was in that Danger, which I even tremble to think of;
It was about the same time, that his Majesty was in that Danger, which I even tremble to think of;
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and yet there is some comfort in the thought of it at this time.
and yet there is Some Comfort in the Thought of it At this time.
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He is sure the only King, if not the only Man in the World, that had his Skin brusht off with a Cannon Bullet, without any other ill Consequence;
He is sure the only King, if not the only Man in the World, that had his Skin brushed off with a Cannon Bullet, without any other ill Consequence;
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as if it had not come to do any hurt, but rather an Honor to his Majesty.
as if it had not come to do any hurt, but rather an Honour to his Majesty.
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Go on, and remember this last Year, when it was of so great moment to his Majesties Affairs, that he should finish the Reducing of Ireland that Year;
Go on, and Remember this last Year, when it was of so great moment to his Majesties Affairs, that he should finish the Reducing of Ireland that Year;
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what a strange appearance there was of a Divine Conduct over his Majesties Forces, at Athlone, and Agbrim, and especially at Limeric, which could not have been Reduced otherwise.
what a strange appearance there was of a Divine Conduct over his Majesties Forces, At Athlone, and Agbrim, and especially At Limeric, which could not have been Reduced otherwise.
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They are such Marks of Gods Hand in his Majesties Affairs, that whosoever is not affected with a sense of it, I should think, that either he has not heard the truth of these things,
They Are such Marks of God's Hand in his Majesties Affairs, that whosoever is not affected with a sense of it, I should think, that either he has not herd the truth of these things,
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or he has an ill Memory that do's not retain what he has heard, or some worse Defect there is that I would not name.
or he has an ill Memory that do's not retain what he has herd, or Some Worse Defect there is that I would not name.
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Sure I am, that upon some of those that were present at the things that I have mentioned,
Sure I am, that upon Some of those that were present At the things that I have mentioned,
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tho' otherwise they were far enough from being overreligious, yet that which they saw could not but make a deep Impression.
though otherwise they were Far enough from being overreligious, yet that which they saw could not but make a deep Impression.
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And if that be your Case, that only present things will affect you;
And if that be your Case, that only present things will affect you;
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then I must crave leave to put you in mind of the things which are hardly yet past.
then I must crave leave to put you in mind of the things which Are hardly yet passed.
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There lies now a great Army upon the French Coast, and they say Transport-Ships, that for six Weeks together wanted only a Guard of Ships of War to set them over into this Kingdom.
There lies now a great Army upon the French Coast, and they say Transport-Ships, that for six Weeks together wanted only a Guard of Ships of War to Set them over into this Kingdom.
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And we are told there hath been a sufficient number of Ships of War these six Weeks ready to set Sail, only they wanted Wind to bring them,
And we Are told there hath been a sufficient number of Ships of War these six Weeks ready to Set Sail, only they wanted Wind to bring them,
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first together, and then into our Seas.
First together, and then into our Seas.
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But the Dutch Fleet, and Ours, have wanted no Wind, to bring them out, nor to bring them together.
But the Dutch Fleet, and Ours, have wanted no Wind, to bring them out, nor to bring them together.
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And the French have wanted it no longer, then till our Fleet was in readiness, and till all the Advantages of Number and Strength were on our side.
And the French have wanted it no longer, then till our Fleet was in readiness, and till all the Advantages of Number and Strength were on our side.
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Then it pleased God to bring them forth, with positive Orders to Fight us, of which we can give no other account but that it was an Insatuation from God.
Then it pleased God to bring them forth, with positive Order to Fight us, of which we can give no other account but that it was an Infatuation from God.
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Whatsoever the Instruments were, it was surely an Insatuation from God:
Whatsoever the Instruments were, it was surely an Infatuation from God:
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who was pleased with their own Kings Consent, nay by his Order, to deliver so many of their best Ships into our hands.
who was pleased with their own Kings Consent, nay by his Order, to deliver so many of their best Ships into our hands.
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It was a wonderful thing, that God should give us such a Deliverance, much more that he should give us such a Victory,
It was a wondered thing, that God should give us such a Deliverance, much more that he should give us such a Victory,
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and all this by Means to which we could contribute nothing.
and all this by Means to which we could contribute nothing.
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The Deliverance was from such a Danger, as we may reasonably hope we shall never be in again, after such a Victory.
The Deliverance was from such a Danger, as we may reasonably hope we shall never be in again, After such a Victory.
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A Victory, that not only puts an end to the present Descent, but that, if we know how to use it, secures us against any the like for the future.
A Victory, that not only puts an end to the present Descent, but that, if we know how to use it, secures us against any the like for the future.
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A Victory, of which it seems to be as true as it was of the Spanish Invasion:
A Victory, of which it seems to be as true as it was of the Spanish Invasion:
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there ended their Power at Sea; there ended their Terror to our Island; there ended their hopes of an Universal Monarchy.
there ended their Power At Sea; there ended their Terror to our Island; there ended their hope's of an Universal Monarchy.
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I might say a great deal more, but this is, I confess, a fresh Subject, which is reserved for some other Hand.
I might say a great deal more, but this is, I confess, a fresh Subject, which is reserved for Some other Hand.
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I shall therefore leave it to him to whom it belongs. Only one thing I ought to observe, as to the timing of this Victory.
I shall Therefore leave it to him to whom it belongs. Only one thing I ought to observe, as to the timing of this Victory.
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Considering how little the present French King was a Friend to our Royal Family before the Restauration:
Considering how little the present French King was a Friend to our Royal Family before the Restauration:
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and considering how much he has been an Enemy to our Church, both before and since:
and considering how much he has been an Enemy to our Church, both before and since:
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I suppose he had very little Joy of that which happened on our Nine and twentieth of May. I do not believe that he did ever heartily thank God for it.
I suppose he had very little Joy of that which happened on our Nine and twentieth of May. I do not believe that he did ever heartily thank God for it.
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Well! for all that, we thank God for that which happened on His Nine and twentieth of May. It was on his May 29. that God was pleased to send us this Victory.
Well! for all that, we thank God for that which happened on His Nine and twentieth of May. It was on his May 29. that God was pleased to send us this Victory.
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We have cause indeed to thank God, not only for this, but for so many other great Deliverances that he has given us.
We have cause indeed to thank God, not only for this, but for so many other great Deliverances that he has given us.
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So many, and so great ▪ he has heapt upon us in our Age, nay in a small part of our Age, within these very few Years;
So many, and so great ▪ he has heaped upon us in our Age, nay in a small part of our Age, within these very few years;
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that I do not believe he has sh•wn the like care of his Pro•i••nce over any other Christian Nation:
that I do not believe he has sh•wn the like care of his Pro•i••nce over any other Christian nation:
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Nay he scarc• shew'd the like in any one Age, over them in the J•wish Church.
Nay he scarc• showed the like in any one Age, over them in the J•wish Church.
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What should be the Meaning of our most gracious God in all this? Is it his meaning to set us up like a Light on a Hill, that we should be a Pattern to all other Nations? Is it his meaning that we should be hi• Instruments to help others, with the like Affection and Care as he has sh•wn in helping us? Is it his meaning that we sh•uld shew our concernedness for those things which he has sh•wn himself so much concern'd for? Is it his meaning that w• should love the Church of England, to which h• has shewn so much love in so many Deliverances? Is it his meaning to knit our Hearts to their Majesties, whom he has so wonderfully blessed and preserved,
What should be the Meaning of our most gracious God in all this? Is it his meaning to Set us up like a Light on a Hill, that we should be a Pattern to all other nations? Is it his meaning that we should be hi• Instruments to help Others, with the like Affection and Care as he has sh•wn in helping us? Is it his meaning that we sh•uld show our concernedness for those things which he has sh•wn himself so much concerned for? Is it his meaning that w• should love the Church of England, to which h• has shown so much love in so many Deliverances? Is it his meaning to knit our Hearts to their Majesties, whom he has so wonderfully blessed and preserved,
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and whom he has made the blessed Instruments of so much good to us?
and whom he has made the blessed Instruments of so much good to us?
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The good God dispose us, and enable us, to perform his good meaning in every one of these Particulars.
The good God dispose us, and enable us, to perform his good meaning in every one of these Particulars.
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The Lord make us as much concern'd for their Majesties Preservation and Service, as they have shewn themselves concern'd for the Deliverance,
The Lord make us as much concerned for their Majesties Preservation and Service, as they have shown themselves concerned for the Deliverance,
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and for the Peace and Prosperity of this Nation:
and for the Peace and Prosperity of this nation:
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especially to His Majesty, in those great Dangers to which he is daily exposing himself, it is all the Return we can make, in Praying for him,
especially to His Majesty, in those great Dangers to which he is daily exposing himself, it is all the Return we can make, in Praying for him,
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while he is Fighting for us.
while he is Fighting for us.
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The Lord make us alike affected to his Church, and alike concern'd for it, as he has shewn himself in all his Deliverances and Mercies.
The Lord make us alike affected to his Church, and alike concerned for it, as he has shown himself in all his Deliverances and mercies.
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The Lord make us as ready to help our Brethren, specially those that suffer for righteousness sake, as he has shewn himself ready to preserve us,
The Lord make us as ready to help our Brothers, specially those that suffer for righteousness sake, as he has shown himself ready to preserve us,
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and to help us, out of all our Dangers and Sufferings. But one thing more; The Lord dispose us in all things, to live worthy of his Goodness and Mercy,
and to help us, out of all our Dangers and Sufferings. But one thing more; The Lord dispose us in all things, to live worthy of his goodness and Mercy,
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as a People that he has so often and so wonderfully delivered;
as a People that he has so often and so wonderfully Delivered;
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and that we may shew it by living blameless and harmless, as the Sons of God without rebuke in this corrupt Age, that we may shine as lights in the world.
and that we may show it by living blameless and harmless, as the Sons of God without rebuke in this corrupt Age, that we may shine as lights in the world.
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The Lord grant it for his Mercies sake, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lord grant it for his mercies sake, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen.
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