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A SERMON Preached before The House of LORDS, January the XXX th, 1696 / 7. ZECH. VII. 5.
A SERMON Preached before The House of LORDS, January the XXX th, 1696 / 7. ZECHARIAH. VII. 5.
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Speak unto all the People of the Land, and unto the Priests, saying, When ye Fasted and Mourned in the fifth and seventh Month, Speak unto all the People of the Land, and unto the Priests, saying, When you Fasted and Mourned in the fifth and seventh Monn,
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even those seventy years, did you at all Fast unto me, even to me? even those seventy Years, did you At all Fast unto me, even to me?
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FOR the better understanding of these Words, it will be necessary to Consider the Occasion of them, which may be gathered from the three first Verses of this Chapter.
FOR the better understanding of these Words, it will be necessary to Consider the Occasion of them, which may be gathered from the three First Verses of this Chapter.
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God's People the Jews, within a few years before, had been Captives together at Babylon, and upon the taking of the City by Cyrus King of Persia, part of them,
God's People the jews, within a few Years before, had been Captives together At Babylon, and upon the taking of the city by Cyrus King of Persiam, part of them,
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even as many as pleased, were returned with his Leave and Favour to Jerusalem ;
even as many as pleased, were returned with his Leave and Favour to Jerusalem;
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and there, upon the encouragement that he gave them, had begun to Rebuild their Temple, that was destroyed by King Nebucadnezzar. But besides those that were returned to Jerusalem, there were others of them that remained yet at Babylon ;
and there, upon the encouragement that he gave them, had begun to Rebuild their Temple, that was destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar. But beside those that were returned to Jerusalem, there were Others of them that remained yet At Babylon;
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I suppose chiefly such as had Estates there; tho' some of them might stay there upon other Occasions.
I suppose chiefly such as had Estates there; though Some of them might stay there upon other Occasions.
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Now after some twenty years, the Building of the Temple, which had been so long discontinued, being now carried on amain,
Now After Some twenty Years, the Building of the Temple, which had been so long discontinued, being now carried on amain,
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and near finished, some Questions arose among those Jews at Babylon, whether they should still continue all those Fasts which had been hitherto observed by their whole Nation.
and near finished, Some Questions arose among those jews At Babylon, whither they should still continue all those Fasts which had been hitherto observed by their Whole nation.
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The Question was more particularly concerning those Fasts of the Months Ab and Tisri, the fifth Month and seventh Month of their year;
The Question was more particularly Concerning those Fasts of the Months Ab and Tisri, the fifth Monn and seventh Monn of their year;
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that of the fifth Month being for the Destruction of the Temple, that of the seventh Month,
that of the fifth Monn being for the Destruction of the Temple, that of the seventh Monn,
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for the slaughter of Gedalia, and those others of the Remnant that staid with him in Judea after the Captivity.
for the slaughter of Gedalia, and those Others of the Remnant that stayed with him in Judea After the Captivity.
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They observed two other Fasts, namely of the fourth Month, and of the tenth Month, whereof one was for the beginning of the Siege of Jerusalem, and the other was for the Burning of that City.
They observed two other Fasts, namely of the fourth Monn, and of the tenth Monn, whereof one was for the beginning of the Siege of Jerusalem, and the other was for the Burning of that city.
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These last they thought they had Reason to continue, because the City of Jerusalem was not yet built.
These last they Thought they had Reason to continue, Because the city of Jerusalem was not yet built.
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But for those two Fasts of the fifth and seventh Month, they thought now that the Occasion was ceas'd,
But for those two Fasts of the fifth and seventh Monn, they Thought now that the Occasion was ceased,
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and therefore the Fasts should cease also.
and Therefore the Fasts should cease also.
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But they were not so sure of this, but that they thought best to send to Jerusalem for a Resolution of their doubt.
But they were not so sure of this, but that they Thought best to send to Jerusalem for a Resolution of their doubt.
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There was the High-Priest, that was their ordinary Guide; and besides, at this time, there were Prophets, Haggai, and Zechary, that had Divinc Inspiration.
There was the High-Priest, that was their ordinary Guide; and beside, At this time, there were prophets, Chaggai, and Zechariah, that had Divinc Inspiration.
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These they sought to especially, and by one of them, the Prophet Zechary, they had this Answer from God.
These they sought to especially, and by one of them, the Prophet Zechariah, they had this Answer from God.
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Speak to all the People of the Land, &c.Speak to all the People of the Land, etc.
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This is but an Introduction to that Lesson from God, which follows in the ninth Verse, Execute Iudgment, &c. From which words, consider'd together with these in my Text, the meaning of it appears to be plainly,
This is but an Introduction to that lesson from God, which follows in the ninth Verse, Execute Judgement, etc. From which words, considered together with these in my Text, the meaning of it appears to be plainly,
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as if he had said, Consider what kind of Fast it hath been, that you have now observed for so many years,
as if he had said, Consider what kind of Fast it hath been, that you have now observed for so many Years,
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for these seventy years that have past since the destruction of the Temple, and since the slaughter of Gedalia. Tho' you have all this while kept these Fasts,
for these seventy Years that have passed since the destruction of the Temple, and since the slaughter of Gedalia. Though you have all this while kept these Fasts,
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and did well in it, was it well to keep them so as you have done? Your Fasting hath been no more to me, than your eating and drinking hath been;
and did well in it, was it well to keep them so as you have done? Your Fasting hath been no more to me, than your eating and drinking hath been;
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when you did eat, and when you did drink, was is not to your selves? Verse 6. even so was your Fasting likewise, it was to your selves, and uot to me;when you did eat, and when you did drink, was is not to your selves? Verse 6. even so was your Fasting likewise, it was to your selves, and uot to me;
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for all the while you have liv'd at your own rate, without any change for the better.
for all the while you have lived At your own rate, without any change for the better.
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In plain words, God takes nothing for a Religious Fast, but that which is joyned with a real Reformation;
In plain words, God Takes nothing for a Religious Fast, but that which is joined with a real Reformation;
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that which leads to a Reformation of Life, and that which ends in such a Reformation;
that which leads to a Reformation of Life, and that which ends in such a Reformation;
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such a Fast God accepts, and no other.
such a Fast God accepts, and no other.
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Of any other Fast he says, who required this at your hands? Esa. I. 12. And so in this Text, did you Fast to me, even to me?
Of any other Fast he Says, who required this At your hands? Isaiah I. 12. And so in this Text, did you Fast to me, even to me?
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In the words thus explained, there are several things to be observed. As particularly,
In the words thus explained, there Are several things to be observed. As particularly,
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1. That it hath been the way of God's People to Appoint and Observe Days of Fasting for any Publick Calamity.
1. That it hath been the Way of God's People to Appoint and Observe Days of Fasting for any Public Calamity.
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2. That where the Calamity was such, as drew great and heavy Consequences after it, they continued their Fasting year after year, for many years.
2. That where the Calamity was such, as drew great and heavy Consequences After it, they continued their Fasting year After year, for many Years.
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3. That those Fasts are acceptable to God, and no other than those, which produce a real Reformation.
3. That those Fasts Are acceptable to God, and no other than those, which produce a real Reformation.
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First, It is clear from this Text, and from many others, that in the Ancient Church of God, they appointed days of Fasting and Mourning, to humble their Souls before God, upon any publick Calamity.First, It is clear from this Text, and from many Others, that in the Ancient Church of God, they appointed days of Fasting and Mourning, to humble their Souls before God, upon any public Calamity.
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It appears to have been the will of God that they should make such Appointments on such Occasions, Joel II. 12. God calleth them to this,
It appears to have been the will of God that they should make such Appointments on such Occasions, Joel II 12. God calls them to this,
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as a means for averting of his Judgments.
as a means for averting of his Judgments.
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Turn ye unto me with all your hearts, and with Fasting, and Weeping, and Mourning, &c.Turn you unto me with all your hearts, and with Fasting, and Weeping, and Mourning, etc.
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When without a call from God, Men have made such appointments for themselves, it appears that God hath accepted their good will in so doing.
When without a call from God, Men have made such appointments for themselves, it appears that God hath accepted their good will in so doing.
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So gracious was he, even to the Ninevites, Jonah III. 10. and therefore we cannot doubt he would accept the like Fasts of his own People.
So gracious was he, even to the Ninevites, Jonah III. 10. and Therefore we cannot doubt he would accept the like Fasts of his own People.
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From this Instance of the Ninevite's Fast, it farther appears that this was no Jewish Rite;
From this Instance of the Ninevite's Fast, it farther appears that this was no Jewish Rite;
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for they of Nineve had none but the Natural Religion, and whatsoever that teaches, is a Law to us Christians, as well as to Jews or Heathens.
for they of Nineveh had none but the Natural Religion, and whatsoever that Teaches, is a Law to us Christians, as well as to jews or heathens.
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Secondly, It is clear from this Text, that for such a Publick Calamity, as draws a train of woful Consequences after it;Secondly, It is clear from this Text, that for such a Public Calamity, as draws a train of woeful Consequences After it;
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as the first stroak requires a Publick Humiliation;
as the First stroke requires a Public Humiliation;
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so it may be very fit to repeat that Humiliation every year, as long as any of those Consequences endure.
so it may be very fit to repeat that Humiliation every year, as long as any of those Consequences endure.
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The burning of the Temple, and the destruction of that poor Remnant of God's People, were such publick Calamities,
The burning of the Temple, and the destruction of that poor Remnant of God's People, were such public Calamities,
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as deserv'd to be remembred, in a Fast, when the year came about; and they did so remember those things, in the Months in which they happened;
as deserved to be remembered, in a Fast, when the year Come about; and they did so Remember those things, in the Months in which they happened;
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the fifth Month, and the seventh Month, mentioned in my Text. But was that all? No,
the fifth Monn, and the seventh Monn, mentioned in my Text. But was that all? No,
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as oft as those Months returned (which could not be, without minding them of those things which happened in those Months;) so oft they repeated those Fasts.
as oft as those Months returned (which could not be, without minding them of those things which happened in those Months;) so oft they repeated those Fasts.
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And thus they did every Year, for Seventy Years together, in Memory of those great Calamities.
And thus they did every Year, for Seventy years together, in Memory of those great Calamities.
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Thus in former Times, before the Babylonian Captivity, when God's People had lost the best King that ever they had, King Josias, the only Man that stood between them and the heavy judgments of God;
Thus in former Times, before the Babylonian Captivity, when God's People had lost the best King that ever they had, King Josiah, the only Man that stood between them and the heavy Judgments of God;
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for his Death, they had a Fast, which they continued till the Captivity; and afterwards, for no less than a Hundred and Fifty Years:
for his Death, they had a Fast, which they continued till the Captivity; and afterwards, for no less than a Hundred and Fifty years:
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We know not how much longer;
We know not how much longer;
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but we know it was above an Hundred and Fifty Years after, that Ezra writ the Second Book of Chronieles where Chap XXXV. 25. that Writer saith, they continue it to this Day ;
but we know it was above an Hundred and Fifty years After, that Ezra writ the Second Book of Chronieles where Chap XXXV. 25. that Writer Says, they continue it to this Day;
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that is, till the Time of his Writing that History.
that is, till the Time of his Writing that History.
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But what is an Hundred and Fifty Years, to the continuance of these Fasts in my Text? The Fast of the Fifth Month and the Seventh,
But what is an Hundred and Fifty years, to the Continuance of these Fasts in my Text? The Fast of the Fifth Monn and the Seventh,
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and also those of the Fourth and of the Tenth Month, all which you read of together, here Chap. VIII. 19. All these Fasts continued in the Jewish Church, till the Last Destruction of Jerusalem ;
and also those of the Fourth and of the Tenth Monn, all which you read of together, Here Chap. VIII. 19. All these Fasts continued in the Jewish Church, till the Last Destruction of Jerusalem;
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which was near Six Hundred Years after. So long, God accepted what they did in observing them; as we may reasonably judge:
which was near Six Hundred years After. So long, God accepted what they did in observing them; as we may reasonably judge:
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Because, as we are sure they observed those Fasts in Christ's Time; for they do so still to this Day;
Because, as we Are sure they observed those Fasts in Christ's Time; for they do so still to this Day;
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so we see Christ did not reprove them for these Fasts; as he did for all the Jewish Corruptions and Superstitions;
so we see christ did not reprove them for these Fasts; as he did for all the Jewish Corruptions and Superstitions;
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nor did they ever Tax him for breaking those Fasts, and therefore we have no reason to doubt but that he kept those Fasts with them.
nor did they ever Tax him for breaking those Fasts, and Therefore we have no reason to doubt but that he kept those Fasts with them.
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But after his Death, they kept them still, till the Destruction of Jerusalem, as we gather from Josephus ;
But After his Death, they kept them still, till the Destruction of Jerusalem, as we gather from Josephus;
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and all this Time, the Apostles of Christ still kept these Fasts with them. After the Destruction of Jerusalem, they were no more the People of God:
and all this Time, the Apostles of christ still kept these Fasts with them. After the Destruction of Jerusalem, they were no more the People of God:
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And therefore it matters not much what they did, as to any Authority we can draw from it;
And Therefore it matters not much what they did, as to any authority we can draw from it;
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but as to matter of History, we know that for these Sixteen Hundred Years since they are continued still in that Nation.
but as to matter of History, we know that for these Sixteen Hundred years since they Are continued still in that nation.
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And no doubt they will continue, still, in the Observation of these Fasts; till their gathering again after their Conversion to Christ.
And no doubt they will continue, still, in the Observation of these Fasts; till their gathering again After their Conversion to christ.
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Then it will be fulfilled, which we read in the Eighth Chap. of this Prophecy.
Then it will be fulfilled, which we read in the Eighth Chap. of this Prophecy.
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Where speaking of the Conversion of the Jews in the time of the Messias, the Prophet tells them Ver. 19. beforementioned;
Where speaking of the Conversion of the jews in the time of the Messias, the Prophet tells them Ver. 19. beforementioned;
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Thus saith the Lord of Hosts, the fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, Thus Says the Lord of Hosts, the fast of the fourth Monn, and the fast of the fifth,
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and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah, joy and gladness, and chearful feasts. and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah, joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts.
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He shews plainly, that this shall be after the Conversion of the Jews, by what follows in the Two Last Verses of that Chapter.
He shows plainly, that this shall be After the Conversion of the jews, by what follows in the Two Last Verses of that Chapter.
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What I have said may give some satisfaction to them that have a Curiosity to know how long these Fasts here mentioned were to continue.
What I have said may give Some satisfaction to them that have a Curiosity to know how long these Fasts Here mentioned were to continue.
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But I confess that was beside my present intention.
But I confess that was beside my present intention.
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I intended only this, to shew that, in all Ages, it hath been the Practice of God's Church, to keep Yearly Days of fasting upon such sad occasions;
I intended only this, to show that, in all Ages, it hath been the Practice of God's Church, to keep Yearly Days of fasting upon such sad occasions;
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and to continue those Fasts from Age to Age if occasion required.
and to continue those Fasts from Age to Age if occasion required.
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Which being considered, there needs no other Answer be given to them that ask a reason of our keeping this Yearly Solemnity.
Which being considered, there needs no other Answer be given to them that ask a reason of our keeping this Yearly Solemnity.
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I do not speak now, of them that are so wicked to justify the King's Murther;
I do not speak now, of them that Are so wicked to justify the King's Murder;
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but of them that have the same sense of it that we have: and yet, because they do not love Fasting;
but of them that have the same sense of it that we have: and yet, Because they do not love Fasting;
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or whatever the reason may be; they would not have the Memory of it, kept up in this manner.
or whatever the reason may be; they would not have the Memory of it, kept up in this manner.
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They say, What need is there of this for a thing that was done so long ago? It is now Forty Eight Years since that Blessed King was put to Death.
They say, What need is there of this for a thing that was done so long ago? It is now Forty Eight years since that Blessed King was put to Death.
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And since that time, have we not seen the Restauration of the Royal Family? Was not our Fast,
And since that time, have we not seen the Restauration of the Royal Family? Was not our Fast,
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Then, turned literally into Festival? And do we not keep that Festival ever since? They think much to be obliged to this Festival so long after;
Then, turned literally into Festival? And do we not keep that Festival ever since? They think much to be obliged to this Festival so long After;
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but much more to Keep a Fast for that which, as to them, seems to be quite worn out of Memory.
but much more to Keep a Fast for that which, as to them, seems to be quite worn out of Memory.
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Now for Men that Talk at this rate, if they are Men of no Conscience, such are not to be satisfied.
Now for Men that Talk At this rate, if they Are Men of no Conscience, such Are not to be satisfied.
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But for them that pretend to tender Consciences, they, if they are truly such, may and will be satisfied out of Scripture.
But for them that pretend to tender Consciences, they, if they Are truly such, may and will be satisfied out of Scripture.
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In my Text they see the People of God, in Scripture-times, when they had kept Four such Fasts every Year, for Seventy Years together;
In my Text they see the People of God, in Scripture times, when they had kept Four such Fasts every Year, for Seventy years together;
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that is a great deal more than Forty Eight; yet they were not weary of keeping them.
that is a great deal more than Forty Eight; yet they were not weary of keeping them.
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They had no Objection against Two of them;
They had no Objection against Two of them;
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but for other Two of those Fasts, they had an Objection against them, much like one of those that I have now mentioned;
but for other Two of those Fasts, they had an Objection against them, much like one of those that I have now mentioned;
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Their Fast for the Destruction of the Temple, and that for the Unpeopling of the Land. Now, both these occasions were ceas'd.
Their Fast for the Destruction of the Temple, and that for the Unpeopling of the Land. Now, both these occasions were ceased.
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The Temple was now Rebuilding, and the People was returned from Captivity. Now, they had reason to think both these Fasts might be turned into Festivals;
The Temple was now Rebuilding, and the People was returned from Captivity. Now, they had reason to think both these Fasts might be turned into Festivals;
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at least those Two Fasts, they might think, were to be no longer continued.
At least those Two Fasts, they might think, were to be no longer continued.
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And that was the reason of their sending to know the Will of God by his Prophets.
And that was the reason of their sending to know the Will of God by his prophets.
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But what was the Will of God concerning this matter? Was it, that they should keep these Fasts no longer? No. But that they should keep them better;
But what was the Will of God Concerning this matter? Was it, that they should keep these Fasts no longer? No. But that they should keep them better;
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better, then they had done all this while.
better, then they had done all this while.
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Had they kept them fifty Years, as they ought to have done; (there was just fifty Years from the Destruction of the Temple, till Cyrus his Reign,) then, in the Second Year of Cyrus there had been an end of their fasting.
Had they kept them fifty years, as they ought to have done; (there was just fifty years from the Destruction of the Temple, till Cyrus his Reign,) then, in the Second Year of Cyrus there had been an end of their fasting.
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For there was an end of the Seventy Years, from the 4th of Jehoiakim, the time that God had prefixed for the Babylonian Captivity.
For there was an end of the Seventy years, from the 4th of Jehoiakim, the time that God had prefixed for the Babylonian Captivity.
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In the First Year of Cyrus they returned from the Captivity; and in the Second the foundation of the Temple was laid.
In the First Year of Cyrus they returned from the Captivity; and in the Second the Foundation of the Temple was laid.
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But then, they were so little reformed by all their fasting;
But then, they were so little reformed by all their fasting;
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that, for their Sins, the Building was stopt the next Year, as you may see in the 4th of Ezra, and the 10th Chapter of Daniel. The stop was near Twenty Years;
that, for their Sins, the Building was stopped the next Year, as you may see in the 4th of Ezra, and the 10th Chapter of daniel. The stop was near Twenty years;
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in all which time they fasted on, and were never the better.
in all which time they fasted on, and were never the better.
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They were content, as Haggai complains of them, that God's House should lie waste, while their own Houses were in Building, Hag. 1. 2, 4, 9. They had not a Zeal for Religion;
They were content, as Chaggai complains of them, that God's House should lie waste, while their own Houses were in Building, Hag. 1. 2, 4, 9. They had not a Zeal for Religion;
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No, nor had they any Justice, nor Charity for one another. They were every one scraping for himself what he could get.
No, nor had they any justice, nor Charity for one Another. They were every one scraping for himself what he could get.
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This was it that Haggai and Zecharith the Prophets then living both Preached and Writ to reprove.
This was it that Chaggai and Zecharith the prophets then living both Preached and Writ to reprove.
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And while it was thus with God's People, though they kept their Fasts all this while, God asks them,
And while it was thus with God's People, though they kept their Fasts all this while, God asks them,
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For whose pleasure, and to whose service they did it; have you fasted and mourned these seventy years to me, even unto me?
For whose pleasure, and to whose service they did it; have you fasted and mourned these seventy Years to me, even unto me?
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By his Question, Was it to me that you fasted? His meaning is, it was not to me.
By his Question, Was it to me that you fasted? His meaning is, it was not to me.
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Your Fast was not such as I require and approve.
Your Fast was not such as I require and approve.
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That which God requires and accepts and approves, is described in the 9th and 10th Verses of this Chapter, in these words;
That which God requires and accepts and approves, is described in the 9th and 10th Verses of this Chapter, in these words;
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Execute true judgment; Show mercy and compassion every man to his brother; oppress not the widow, the fatherless, the stranger and the poor; Execute true judgement; Show mercy and compassion every man to his brother; oppress not the widow, the fatherless, the stranger and the poor;
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Let none of you imagine evil against his brother in his heart. Let none of you imagine evil against his brother in his heart.
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These and such like Duties he requires, which, being all summed up together, amount to a National Reformation.
These and such like Duties he requires, which, being all summed up together, amount to a National Reformation.
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A Publick National Reformation, is that which makes a Fast acceptable to God. This is the Third thing I have observed in my Text.
A Public National Reformation, is that which makes a Fast acceptable to God. This is the Third thing I have observed in my Text.
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As to God's People here spoken of, it is granted that they Fasted and Mourned; there was no want of that.
As to God's People Here spoken of, it is granted that they Fasted and Mourned; there was no want of that.
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They rather over did it that way.
They rather over did it that Way.
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Where was the fault then? God tells them, it hath not been to me, even to me.
Where was the fault then? God tells them, it hath not been to me, even to me.
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If they would have God accept of their Fasts, they must do what God intended them for;
If they would have God accept of their Fasts, they must do what God intended them for;
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even all that he describes in Ver. 9th and 10th of this Chapter, and all other things of that kind, which I sum up in the Word Reformation.
even all that he describes in Ver. 9th and 10th of this Chapter, and all other things of that kind, which I sum up in the Word Reformation.
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To Discourse of this matter as it deserves, would require more time than you will willingly spare me;
To Discourse of this matter as it deserves, would require more time than you will willingly spare me;
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I shall therefore shew you as briefly as I can, these Three things, which are all that are necessary at this time. 1. What kind of Fasting and Mourning it was, that they used in the Jewish Church.
I shall Therefore show you as briefly as I can, these Three things, which Are all that Are necessary At this time. 1. What kind of Fasting and Mourning it was, that they used in the Jewish Church.
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2. What the reason was that God would not accept it, would not take it as performed to himself. 3. What it was that he would have accepted of them,
2. What the reason was that God would not accept it, would not take it as performed to himself. 3. What it was that he would have accepted of them,
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and will yet accept of us Christians. 1. For their Fasting and Mourning, it was such as consisted all in Bodily Acts:
and will yet accept of us Christians. 1. For their Fasting and Mourning, it was such as consisted all in Bodily Acts:
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Such as one might perform to the full, and yet his Soul might be never the better for them.
Such as one might perform to the full, and yet his Soul might be never the better for them.
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But they were Acts of great severity too, which shewed that they were much in earnest that performed them.
But they were Acts of great severity too, which showed that they were much in earnest that performed them.
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Their fasting was, not only an abstaining from such and such Meats and Drinks, as the manner is with some Christians, that never eat and drink more deliclously than on such days.
Their fasting was, not only an abstaining from such and such Meats and Drinks, as the manner is with Some Christians, that never eat and drink more deliclously than on such days.
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But theirs was a total Abstinence, especially on some of their Fasts, from all kind of sustenance whatever.
But theirs was a total Abstinence, especially on Some of their Fasts, from all kind of sustenance whatever.
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They held themselves to it with all rigour imaginable. They imposed it not only on themselves, but on every living Creature about them.
They held themselves to it with all rigour imaginable. They imposed it not only on themselves, but on every living Creature about them.
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Not only Men and Women, but even the sucking Children; not only Humane Creatutes, but the very Beasts, the Herds, and the Flocks;
Not only Men and Women, but even the sucking Children; not only Humane Creatures, but the very Beasts, the Herds, and the Flocks;
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all were kept from Meat and Drink, as if God would have been moved by their Mortification.
all were kept from Meat and Drink, as if God would have been moved by their Mortification.
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Perhaps the Ninevites might think so, when they made their Beasts keep their Fasts with them Jonah VII. 7. But the Jews made their sucking Children Fast,
Perhaps the Ninevites might think so, when they made their Beasts keep their Fasts with them Jonah VII. 7. But the jews made their sucking Children Fast,
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even by God's Prescription Joel 11. 6. Not that God himself could be moved;
even by God's Prescription Joel 11. 6. Not that God himself could be moved;
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but their Parents might, by hearing the Cries of those innocent Creatures, to Cry also themselves, the more earnestly, in bewailing their Sins before God.
but their Parents might, by hearing the Cries of those innocent Creatures, to Cry also themselves, the more earnestly, in bewailing their Sins before God.
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2. Then for their Mourning, besides their Vocal Cries, they observed also all those Rites, which in those Eastern Countries they used in their bitterest Afflictions.
2. Then for their Mourning, beside their Vocal Cries, they observed also all those Rites, which in those Eastern Countries they used in their Bitterest Afflictions.
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I will name you those Rites which are mentioned in Scripture, that you may see how severely they punished themselves with them:
I will name you those Rites which Are mentioned in Scripture, that you may see how severely they punished themselves with them:
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Such as rending of their Cloaths, putting Sackcloth on their flesh, girding it close to their Body;
Such as rending of their Clothes, putting sackcloth on their Flesh, girding it close to their Body;
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shaving themselves into Baldness, sprinkling Ashes upon their Heads, and so hanging them down, and sitting desolate;
shaving themselves into Baldness, sprinkling Ashes upon their Heads, and so hanging them down, and sitting desolate;
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beating their Breasts, and smiting on the Thigh; weeping Rivers of Tears, if they were so well stored;
beating their Breasts, and smiting on the Thigh; weeping rivers of Tears, if they were so well stored;
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or instead of it, pouring out Water before the Lord.
or instead of it, pouring out Water before the Lord.
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And when they had tired themselves with these things, to make their Rest as unpleasant as their Labour, their way was, to spread Sackcloth on the ground, which they strowed with Dust and Ashes,
And when they had tired themselves with these things, to make their Rest as unpleasant as their Labour, their Way was, to spread sackcloth on the ground, which they strowed with Dust and Ashes,
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and there they laid themselves down for all Night; sometimes for several Nights together; sleeping, only when they could wake no longer.
and there they laid themselves down for all Night; sometime for several Nights together; sleeping, only when they could wake no longer.
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A whole Day and Night, or whole Days and Nights together, thus spent in Fasting and Mourning, in all these dolorous Circumstances;
A Whole Day and Night, or Whole Days and Nights together, thus spent in Fasting and Mourning, in all these dolorous circumstances;
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one would think might have pass'd, for sufficient proof of sincere Mortification.
one would think might have passed, for sufficient proof of sincere Mortification.
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And so it might in the Judgment of Men, that see only the outsides of Persons and things.
And so it might in the Judgement of Men, that see only the outsides of Persons and things.
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But God that sees the Heart, saw through all this, into a world of Cheat and Hypocrisy.
But God that sees the Heart, saw through all this, into a world of Cheat and Hypocrisy.
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He saw that many that Fasted and Mourned in this manner, did really intend it only for Men and not for God.
He saw that many that Fasted and Mourned in this manner, did really intend it only for Men and not for God.
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For many of them, God was not in all their thoughts ;
For many of them, God was not in all their thoughts;
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but Men they thought would see them, and believe them, and be so much the easier Prey to them.
but Men they Thought would see them, and believe them, and be so much the Easier Prey to them.
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As for those that did think of God, and had a sense of Religion, but did not live under the power of it;
As for those that did think of God, and had a sense of Religion, but did not live under the power of it;
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they could not but look upon God as being angry with them for their Sins;
they could not but look upon God as being angry with them for their Sins;
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and therefore, being in fear of his displeasure, they took this to be the easiest way to pacify him.
and Therefore, being in Fear of his displeasure, they took this to be the Easiest Way to pacify him.
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It is certainly much easier for a Wicked Man, for a day or two, now and then, to undergo the severest Penance,
It is Certainly much Easier for a Wicked Man, for a day or two, now and then, to undergo the Severest Penance,
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then to bring himself to live constantly in a course of Obedience to God.
then to bring himself to live constantly in a course of obedience to God.
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And therefore they that kept their fasts, as you have heard, they did as it were commute ;
And Therefore they that kept their fasts, as you have herd, they did as it were commute;
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and chose to give God, that Penance on their Fast-Days, rather than the Obedience of their whole Lives.
and chosen to give God, that Penance on their Fast-Days, rather than the obedience of their Whole Lives.
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They that were not so wise to think of this, yet did the same thing, without thinking;
They that were not so wise to think of this, yet did the same thing, without thinking;
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perhaps first, for company with the others, to do like their Brethren; and afterwards out of custom, to do still as they used to do.
perhaps First, for company with the Others, to do like their Brothers; and afterwards out of custom, to do still as they used to do.
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This seems to have been the general way of that People, for which God severely expostulates with them, in several places of Scripture; but especially in Isa. LVIII. from v. 3. to v. 9. I leave them that are disposed, to look the Place.
This seems to have been the general Way of that People, for which God severely expostulates with them, in several places of Scripture; but especially in Isaiah LVIII. from v. 3. to v. 9. I leave them that Are disposed, to look the Place.
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It comes to this in short, that their Fasting and Mourning, was all such as I have described.
It comes to this in short, that their Fasting and Mourning, was all such as I have described.
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A meer Carnal Discipline, that had no inward Goodness in it self, nor made them ever the better, as they used it.
A mere Carnal Discipline, that had no inward goodness in it self, nor made them ever the better, as they used it.
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And therefore it signified nothing to God's design, of bringing Men to be like him in Righteousness and Holiness of Life.
And Therefore it signified nothing to God's Design, of bringing Men to be like him in Righteousness and Holiness of Life.
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Whether any Fasting can conduce to this purpose, and what it is; that is the last thing to be Considered.
Whither any Fasting can conduce to this purpose, and what it is; that is the last thing to be Considered.
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That there is a Fasting to God, tho' not such as they used, this was granted to the Jews in many Texts,
That there is a Fasting to God, though not such as they used, this was granted to the jews in many Texts,
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And we that are taught to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth, and therefore have no reason to think our selves obliged to those Rigours that were necessary for that Carnal and Ignorant People;
And we that Are taught to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth, and Therefore have no reason to think our selves obliged to those Rigours that were necessary for that Carnal and Ignorant People;
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yet we must not think to excuse our selves so, from the Duty of Fasting, for the strengthning of our Supplications to God upon great and extraordinary Occasions.
yet we must not think to excuse our selves so, from the Duty of Fasting, for the strengthening of our Supplications to God upon great and extraordinary Occasions.
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Our Saviour, when he reproved the Hypocrisie of those that placed Religion in those outward shews that the Pharisees used in their Fastings ;
Our Saviour, when he reproved the Hypocrisy of those that placed Religion in those outward shows that the Pharisees used in their Fastings;
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yet at the same time he gave Rules, how that Duty should be performed otherwise, Matth. VI. 16, 17, 18. And howsoever he exempted his Disciples from those Jewish Fasts,
yet At the same time he gave Rules, how that Duty should be performed otherwise, Matthew VI. 16, 17, 18. And howsoever he exempted his Disciples from those Jewish Fasts,
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while he was with them, yet he declared, that when he was taken from them, they also should Fast, Matth. IX. 15.
while he was with them, yet he declared, that when he was taken from them, they also should Fast, Matthew IX. 15.
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And so we find in the example of his Blessed Apostle St. Paul, He reckons Fastings among the things which he endured, not only as a Christian,
And so we find in the Exampl of his Blessed Apostle Saint Paul, He reckons Fastings among the things which he endured, not only as a Christian,
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but as a Minister of God 2 Cor. VI. 5.
but as a Minister of God 2 Cor. VI. 5.
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And again, Chap. XI. 27. He seems to value himself by it, that he was in Fastings oft, as a thing wherein he out-did other Men, even his fellow Apostles themselves.
And again, Chap. XI. 27. He seems to valve himself by it, that he was in Fastings oft, as a thing wherein he outdid other Men, even his fellow Apostles themselves.
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But what? did he place Religion in this? No, at all, he used it only as an Instrument of Religion.
But what? did he place Religion in this? No, At all, he used it only as an Instrument of Religion.
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He knew very well, for he Teaches us, That Bodily Exercise profits little. 1 Tim. IV. 8. But it is a useful help to that which profits most of all;
He knew very well, for he Teaches us, That Bodily Exercise profits little. 1 Tim. IV. 8. But it is a useful help to that which profits most of all;
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even to Godliness which is Profitable to all things as there it followeth.
even to Godliness which is Profitable to all things as there it follows.
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And for Mourning, which is joyned with it in my Text, this also is necessary upon the account of Sin;
And for Mourning, which is joined with it in my Text, this also is necessary upon the account of since;
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otherwise we should have no occasion for it at all. The Angels that have no Sin, they have no occasion of Mourning;
otherwise we should have no occasion for it At all. The Angels that have no since, they have no occasion of Mourning;
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nor should we, if we could serve God on Earth (as we pray that we may,) as the Angels do in Heaven.
nor should we, if we could serve God on Earth (as we pray that we may,) as the Angels do in Heaven.
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In short, it is a Godly sorrow that works Repentance, 2 Cor. VII. 9, 10. All other Sorrow,
In short, it is a Godly sorrow that works Repentance, 2 Cor. VII. 9, 10. All other Sorrow,
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but for Sin, is good for nothing, but to break ones Heart, as it will, if one takes too much of it.
but for since, is good for nothing, but to break ones Heart, as it will, if one Takes too much of it.
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Worldly sorrow worketh Death, faith the Apostle. But as he goes on, Godly sorrow works repentance, not to be repented of. Worldly sorrow works Death, faith the Apostle. But as he Goes on, Godly sorrow works Repentance, not to be repented of.
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Godly Sorrow is our Mourning to God in my Text. To God, Mourning for ours and other Mens sins against him: Lamenting, Abhorring, and Detesting them.
Godly Sorrow is our Mourning to God in my Text. To God, Mourning for ours and other Men's Sins against him: Lamenting, Abhorring, and Detesting them.
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This works a Resolution against them, which is the real beginning of Repentance. And this being followed, is a blessed amendment of Life.
This works a Resolution against them, which is the real beginning of Repentance. And this being followed, is a blessed amendment of Life.
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In order to that, Fasting also is profitable, not so much for the Weakning of the Body,
In order to that, Fasting also is profitable, not so much for the Weakening of the Body,
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as for the Strengthning of the Soul. Those things which the Soul hath chiefly to struggle with, are the Appetites and Lusts, and Affections, and Imaginations;
as for the Strengthening of the Soul. Those things which the Soul hath chiefly to struggle with, Are the Appetites and Lustiest, and Affections, and Imaginations;
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All which are seated in the Body, and the Soul hath need of help for the subduing of these.
All which Are seated in the Body, and the Soul hath need of help for the subduing of these.
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As to the Appetites, Fasting plainly doth the work.
As to the Appetites, Fasting plainly does the work.
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You will find it by this days experience, if you Fast as you ought to do.
You will find it by this days experience, if you Fast as you ought to do.
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You deny your Appetite what it would have. And denying it once, you will be the better able to deny it again.
You deny your Appetite what it would have. And denying it once, you will be the better able to deny it again.
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And the oftner you do this, the more you will be Master of your Appetites. The Affections and Lusts are to be subdued in like Manner.
And the oftener you do this, the more you will be Master of your Appetites. The Affections and Lustiest Are to be subdued in like Manner.
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It was the way that St. Paul gained the Government over himself. He was in Fastings oft as I shewed you but now.
It was the Way that Saint Paul gained the Government over himself. He was in Fastings oft as I showed you but now.
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And that way, he kept under his Body and brought it in subjection, as himself faith, 1 Cor. IX. 27. By this Exercise of denying our selves, we also learn to reject all evil Fancies and Imaginations.
And that Way, he kept under his Body and brought it in subjection, as himself faith, 1 Cor. IX. 27. By this Exercise of denying our selves, we also Learn to reject all evil Fancies and Imaginations.
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They are most troublesome things, if you hearken to them. There is no quiet, but by constant and stedfast rejecting them.
They Are most troublesome things, if you harken to them. There is no quiet, but by constant and steadfast rejecting them.
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For that indeed all these sensual Faculties are alike.
For that indeed all these sensual Faculties Are alike.
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It is only by feeding and humouring them, that we make them too strong for us.
It is only by feeding and Humouring them, that we make them too strong for us.
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There is no way to Master them, but by denying them what they would be at.
There is no Way to Master them, but by denying them what they would be At.
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Get the Victory over them and keep it; which is not to be done but by constant exercise;
Get the Victory over them and keep it; which is not to be done but by constant exercise;
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by such exercise, which is all a kind of Fasting, and this Fasting is a Principal part of it;
by such exercise, which is all a kind of Fasting, and this Fasting is a Principal part of it;
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I say, by this means, get the Victory over them and keep it. By this you set the Rational Soul in its Dominion.
I say, by this means, get the Victory over them and keep it. By this you Set the Rational Soul in its Dominion.
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And that being enlightned by the Word of God; and being assisted by his Grace, which Prayer, joyned with faithful endeavours, will certainly obtain;
And that being enlightened by the Word of God; and being assisted by his Grace, which Prayer, joined with faithful endeavours, will Certainly obtain;
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This will do the Work of God. The Soul will be Transformed into his Image: It will be like him in Righteousness and true Holiness.
This will do the Work of God. The Soul will be Transformed into his Image: It will be like him in Righteousness and true Holiness.
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O blessed affliction, whatever it be, that hath set us a Fasting and Mourning to so good a Purpose!
Oh blessed affliction, whatever it be, that hath Set us a Fasting and Mourning to so good a Purpose!
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O joyful Trial that hath had this effect, to purge out all our Dross, and to restore us to the Image of God! O happy Rod that hath Chastised us into our Duty,
O joyful Trial that hath had this Effect, to purge out all our Dross, and to restore us to the Image of God! Oh happy Rod that hath Chastised us into our Duty,
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and made us so wise that we shall need it no more! When we need it no more, we shall feel it no more.
and made us so wise that we shall need it no more! When we need it no more, we shall feel it no more.
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That is certain, in Gods way of dealing with Nations.
That is certain, in God's Way of dealing with nations.
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For as the Jewish Church said in her Lamentations, God doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the Children of Men.
For as the Jewish Church said in her Lamentations, God does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the Children of Men.
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All his Judgments upon Nations, when they are not to utter Destruction, they are designed to prevent it, if possible.
All his Judgments upon nations, when they Are not to utter Destruction, they Are designed to prevent it, if possible.
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And therein he is so Gracious, That, if one Judgment will not do, he will send more, till they have their Effect, either to save them,
And therein he is so Gracious, That, if one Judgement will not do, he will send more, till they have their Effect, either to save them,
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or to fit them for Destruction; and then to make them Inexcusable. This is certainly true of any Nation, which God hath taken into his particular Care;
or to fit them for Destruction; and then to make them Inexcusable. This is Certainly true of any nation, which God hath taken into his particular Care;
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As he did Israel of Old, and as he hath done us at this Day.
As he did Israel of Old, and as he hath done us At this Day.
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He hath shewed his Care of us, by so many Instances, both of Mercy, and Judgment,
He hath showed his Care of us, by so many Instances, both of Mercy, and Judgement,
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and even in Judgment still remembring Mercy;
and even in Judgement still remembering Mercy;
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that I do not doubt to exemplifie all that I have said, in the various Turns of Gods Providence over us of this Nation;
that I do not doubt to exemplify all that I have said, in the various Turns of God's Providence over us of this nation;
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beginning from that dreadful Stroke of God's hand, which hath occasioned our Meeting here together on this Day.
beginning from that dreadful Stroke of God's hand, which hath occasioned our Meeting Here together on this Day.
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It was a dreadful Stroke indeed, the Cutting off of that excellent King, of whom the World was not worthy.
It was a dreadful Stroke indeed, the Cutting off of that excellent King, of whom the World was not worthy.
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I think no Encomium too good for him; but that is not so much my business at this Time.
I think not Encomium too good for him; but that is not so much my business At this Time.
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I am now to Consider, whence this terrible Stroke came;
I am now to Consider, whence this terrible Stroke Come;
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and upon what Account it was given us, and how we have Profited by it since,
and upon what Account it was given us, and how we have Profited by it since,
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after so many and many Fasts as we have kept on this occasion.
After so many and many Fasts as we have kept on this occasion.
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Whence it came? Is there any evil in the Land, and the Lord hath not done it? saith the Prophet? This evil was surely from the Lord.
Whence it Come? Is there any evil in the Land, and the Lord hath not done it? Says the Prophet? This evil was surely from the Lord.
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It was Gods Judgment upon this sinful Nation.
It was God's Judgement upon this sinful nation.
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A dreadful Judgment it was, such as the Jewish Church bewailed in her Lamentations, Lament. IV. 20. Speaking I suppose of King Zedekiah, a King not to be named with Our's the same day.
A dreadful Judgement it was, such as the Jewish Church bewailed in her Lamentations, Lament. IV. 20. Speaking I suppose of King Zedekiah, a King not to be nam with Our's the same day.
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He was one that did Evil in the sight of the Lord ; and yet he was their King, and see how they lamented the Loss of him.
He was one that did Evil in the sighed of the Lord; and yet he was their King, and see how they lamented the Loss of him.
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When he was fallen into his Enemies Hands, they lamented him in these words:
When he was fallen into his Enemies Hands, they lamented him in these words:
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The Breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord, was taken in their Pits, of whom we said, under his shadow we shall be safe. The Breath of our Nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord, was taken in their Pits, of whom we said, under his shadow we shall be safe.
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But when I speak of the Judgments of God, which must be for the Sins of a Nation;
But when I speak of the Judgments of God, which must be for the Sins of a nation;
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we are first to consider what those Sins were, as well as we can do it at this distance of Time.
we Are First to Consider what those Sins were, as well as we can do it At this distance of Time.
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They are now so far out of remembrance, that I would not call them to mind;
They Are now so Far out of remembrance, that I would not call them to mind;
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but that I think I am obliged to it at this time, by the Duty of my Place.
but that I think I am obliged to it At this time, by the Duty of my Place.
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For in vain do we Fast and Mourn for this Judgment, without saying what the Occasion of it hath been.
For in vain doe we Fast and Mourn for this Judgement, without saying what the Occasion of it hath been.
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I mean only what National Sins we are to Confess before God; and what we are to amend, if they yet continue amongst us.
I mean only what National Sins we Are to Confess before God; and what we Are to amend, if they yet continue among us.
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I cannot pretend to give a very particular Account of our National Sins at that time.
I cannot pretend to give a very particular Account of our National Sins At that time.
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Nor dare I take upon me to Charge the meritorious Cause of that Judgment upon this or that sort of Men.
Nor Dare I take upon me to Charge the meritorious Cause of that Judgement upon this or that sort of Men.
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Some indeed have been too lavish that way, in declaiming against the Sins of the Court,
some indeed have been too lavish that Way, in declaiming against the Sins of the Court,
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and of the Governing part of this Nation;
and of the Governing part of this nation;
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but they have done it with a wicked Design to blast the Memory of him that had the least share of them.
but they have done it with a wicked Design to blast the Memory of him that had the least share of them.
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I Beseech God it may not be laid to their Charge.
I Beseech God it may not be laid to their Charge.
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But for the Sins of the Nation in General, I think it cannot be denied, they all sprung from a Surfeit of the Blessings of God.
But for the Sins of the nation in General, I think it cannot be denied, they all sprung from a Surfeit of the Blessings of God.
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Our Religion, our Liberties, and our Properties, were all in such a flourishing State, as made us the Envy of all other Nations round about us.
Our Religion, our Liberties, and our Properties, were all in such a flourishing State, as made us the Envy of all other nations round about us.
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And yet here at home, through the Practises of some Ambitious Men, every thing was then represented to the People quite contrary.
And yet Here At home, through the Practises of Some Ambitious Men, every thing was then represented to the People quite contrary.
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They were even frighted out of their Wits, with false Cries of Tyranny and Popery. In a blind Belief whereof, Multitudes of the People run into Sects;
They were even frighted out of their Wits, with false Cries of Tyranny and Popery. In a blind Belief whereof, Multitudes of the People run into Sects;
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and those inflamed them into a horrible Rebellion;
and those inflamed them into a horrible Rebellion;
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which the rest of the Nation, the Generality of them, did but too tamely comply with.
which the rest of the nation, the Generality of them, did but too tamely comply with.
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And they that, according to their Duty, opposed this, yet too many even of them, so far provoked God with their Sins;
And they that, according to their Duty, opposed this, yet too many even of them, so Far provoked God with their Sins;
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that he thought fit to punish the whole Nation, by depriving it of all those Blessings at once, in suffering that Excellent King to be Murthered, as upon this day.
that he Thought fit to Punish the Whole nation, by depriving it of all those Blessings At once, in suffering that Excellent King to be Murdered, as upon this day.
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I Charge it upon none at this time, but the Sins of the Nation; for it must be a National Sin, that bringeth down a National Judgment.
I Charge it upon none At this time, but the Sins of the nation; for it must be a National since, that brings down a National Judgement.
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And this Judgment was taken aright, by many devout People of the Church of England at that time:
And this Judgement was taken aright, by many devout People of the Church of England At that time:
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Who immediately humbled themselves under the afflicting hand of God;
Who immediately humbled themselves under the afflicting hand of God;
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and kept a true Fast on this day, for many Years before there was any Law to Authorize it.
and kept a true Fast on this day, for many years before there was any Law to Authorise it.
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All which time, the Authors of this Cursed Fact, having then the Government in their hands;
All which time, the Authors of this Cursed Fact, having then the Government in their hands;
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gave the whole Kingdom full occasion to see, what a woful Change they had made. But this must needs be said, to do right to those Usurpers;
gave the Whole Kingdom full occasion to see, what a woeful Change they had made. But this must needs be said, to do right to those Usurpers;
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that they severely Corrected all Vices but those that were chiefly their own.
that they severely Corrected all Vices but those that were chiefly their own.
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Especially Drinking, Swearing, and Cursing, were punished more severely in those Times, than at any time before in our Memory.
Especially Drinking, Swearing, and Cursing, were punished more severely in those Times, than At any time before in our Memory.
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Adultery, was one while made a Capital Crime ▪ and though I think none suffered the Punishment,
Adultery, was one while made a Capital Crime ▪ and though I think none suffered the Punishment,
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yet I must needs say, it was not then so much in Fashion as it hath been since.
yet I must needs say, it was not then so much in Fashion as it hath been since.
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Our Vices were then the more capable of being brought within Bounds, because their Nurse, Luxury, was so much disabled, by the Havock and Spoil that the Wars had made upon most of the Great Estates in the Kingdom.
Our Vices were then the more capable of being brought within Bounds, Because their Nurse, Luxury, was so much disabled, by the Havoc and Spoil that the Wars had made upon most of the Great Estates in the Kingdom.
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At last, when the Usurpers came to divide among themselves, that united all the rest of the Nation.
At last, when the Usurpers Come to divide among themselves, that united all the rest of the nation.
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All Enmities seemed to be forgotten at that time.
All Enmities seemed to be forgotten At that time.
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The People being thus prepared for such a Mercy, God heard the Prayers of his poor afflicted Ones,
The People being thus prepared for such a Mercy, God herd the Prayers of his poor afflicted Ones,
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and especially of them that had Fasted and Mourned in secret on this Day; and according to their Prayers, God wonderfully brought about the Restauration of the Royal Family;
and especially of them that had Fasted and Mourned in secret on this Day; and according to their Prayers, God wonderfully brought about the Restauration of the Royal Family;
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upon which, This Fast was Enacted by Law; and now and ever since it hath been observed by the whole Nation.
upon which, This Fast was Enacted by Law; and now and ever since it hath been observed by the Whole nation.
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It hath been so, now these Six and Thirty Years.
It hath been so, now these Six and Thirty years.
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But even, from the Beginning of that Time, might not God well say, Was it to me, even to me? That most Pious Learned Man, who was not the best Interpreter of Prophecies,
But even, from the Beginning of that Time, might not God well say, Was it to me, even to me? That most Pious Learned Man, who was not the best Interpreter of Prophecies,
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yet was in this a true Prophet himself.
yet was in this a true Prophet himself.
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Dr. Hammond, at his Death, which was just before the King's Restauration, prosess'd, He was more afraid of the Ill Effects of that,
Dr. Hammond, At his Death, which was just before the King's Restauration, processed, He was more afraid of the Ill Effects of that,
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than he was of any thing that had happened. He feared, that the Prosperous State of the Church, coming in so upon the sudden,
than he was of any thing that had happened. He feared, that the Prosperous State of the Church, coming in so upon the sudden,
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before Men were prepared to receive it, would do the Church more hurt than all its Persecutions had done hitherto.
before Men were prepared to receive it, would do the Church more hurt than all its Persecutions had done hitherto.
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Sure enough, that sudden Change so turned many Mens Heads, that they were, as the Psalmist faith, like Men that Dream. If they had been Awake, they would have acted wiser than they did
Sure enough, that sudden Change so turned many Men's Heads, that they were, as the Psalmist faith, like Men that Dream. If they had been Awake, they would have acted Wiser than they did
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And for the generality of the Nation, it was wonderful to see what an Alteration this made in them.
And for the generality of the nation, it was wondered to see what an Alteration this made in them.
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The very Pomp of the King's coming in revived the Luxury of the Nation; which had been much Chastised and brought down in the Troublesome Times.
The very Pomp of the King's coming in revived the Luxury of the nation; which had been much Chastised and brought down in the Troublesome Times.
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The Universal Joy of it, set all People to the Drinking of Healths, which before was grown quite out of Fashion.
The Universal Joy of it, Set all People to the Drinking of Healths, which before was grown quite out of Fashion.
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The Corruption of Morals, in other kinds, more than I can Name, spread from the Court downwards into all Parts of the Nation.
The Corruption of Morals, in other Kinds, more than I can Name, spread from the Court downwards into all Parts of the nation.
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And those Immoralities tainted even Religion it self. Wheresoever they took, they disposed Men, either to Atheism, or to Popery.
And those Immoralities tainted even Religion it self. Wheresoever they took, they disposed Men, either to Atheism, or to Popery.
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It was Popery indeed, that made its Advantage of all the other Horrible Things, and even of Atheism it self;
It was Popery indeed, that made its Advantage of all the other Horrible Things, and even of Atheism it self;
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as it appeared, when Popery was come into the Government.
as it appeared, when Popery was come into the Government.
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Then, within a short Time, a profest Atheist, was look'd upon as next to being a good Catholick.
Then, within a short Time, a professed Atheist, was looked upon as next to being a good Catholic.
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He that was but profligately Vicious, was thought to be in a fair way to it.
He that was but profligately Vicious, was Thought to be in a fair Way to it.
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And no Man was accounted throughly fit for publick Trust, that would not do Things against his Conscience.
And no Man was accounted thoroughly fit for public Trust, that would not do Things against his Conscience.
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This was so notorious, That it did even turn a great many Mens Stomachs against Popery.
This was so notorious, That it did even turn a great many Men's Stomachs against Popery.
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They loathed the gross Immoralities which they saw were so fulsomly courted by it. Drinking and Swearing were in a manner yielded up to the Roman Catholicks.
They loathed the gross Immoralities which they saw were so fulsomely courted by it. Drinking and Swearing were in a manner yielded up to the Roman Catholics.
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There was scarce any capital Crime that would not be pardoned to a Convert.
There was scarce any capital Crime that would not be pardoned to a Convert.
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The very Atheists, that had any sence of Honour, were ashamed to be thought of that Religion.
The very Atheists, that had any sense of Honour, were ashamed to be Thought of that Religion.
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For our Religion, They that had no Zeal for it before, were even fond of it when they saw it going away.
For our Religion, They that had no Zeal for it before, were even found of it when they saw it going away.
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The Dissenters themselves, (all but those that would have given up the 5th of November for the 30th of January, of them I have nothing to say;) but most of the rest of them were so ready to join with us in the common Danger;
The Dissenters themselves, (all but those that would have given up the 5th of November for the 30th of January, of them I have nothing to say;) but most of the rest of them were so ready to join with us in the Common Danger;
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that tho' they did not wholly unite with us, yet they differed from us Amicably. These were fair Dispositions for that Mercy which God had then for us in store.
that though they did not wholly unite with us, yet they differed from us Amicably. These were fair Dispositions for that Mercy which God had then for us in store.
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And he shewed it soon after, when we were come to the utmost Necessity.
And he showed it soon After, when we were come to the utmost Necessity.
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When he look'd, and saw there was none to help, then his own Arm brought Salvation to us. When he looked, and saw there was none to help, then his own Arm brought Salvation to us.
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It was the hand of God, that raised us up a Deliverer, to save us from the very brink of Destruction.
It was the hand of God, that raised us up a Deliverer, to save us from the very brink of Destruction.
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God brought us two Plants united together, out of that Royal Oak, that was cut down upon this Day;
God brought us two Plants united together, out of that Royal Oak, that was Cut down upon this Day;
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and he covered a third of them under the hollow of his Hand, which otherwise had been certainly snatched away from us.
and he covered a third of them under the hollow of his Hand, which otherwise had been Certainly snatched away from us.
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Now, upon such a Deliverance as this was, we might have believed that God had accepted our Fasts.
Now, upon such a Deliverance as this was, we might have believed that God had accepted our Fasts.
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Now we might have hoped he would have turned them into Festivals; That he would have delivered us from all our Enemies at once.
Now we might have hoped he would have turned them into Festivals; That he would have Delivered us from all our Enemies At once.
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And doubtless so he would, if we had Fasted to a National Reformation. There was nothing wanting but that.
And doubtless so he would, if we had Fasted to a National Reformation. There was nothing wanting but that.
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There wanted nothing on God's Part. He shewed his Inclinations towards us, by those wonderful Preservations he hath given us.
There wanted nothing on God's Part. He showed his Inclinations towards us, by those wondered Preservations he hath given us.
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And that, not once or twice, but Year after Year. Such has been his continual Goodness towards us.
And that, not once or twice, but Year After Year. Such has been his continual goodness towards us.
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But, such is our unthankfulness to him;
But, such is our unthankfulness to him;
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that we have grown not better, but worse, upon all the great Things that he hath done for us.
that we have grown not better, but Worse, upon all the great Things that he hath done for us.
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Who would have thought, but that upon that Miraculous Revolution, and the Wonderful Preservations he has given us since, we should have been,
Who would have Thought, but that upon that Miraculous Revolution, and the Wondered Preservations he has given us since, we should have been,
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if not altogether such as he would have us, yet at least much better than ever we had been before? Who would not have expected that we should have mended upon it exceedingly? But alas!
if not altogether such as he would have us, yet At least much better than ever we had been before? Who would not have expected that we should have mended upon it exceedingly? But alas!
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How far are we from that? Are we not now worse than ever? Our Provocations higher than ever? Is not our Luxury more extravagant? Are not our Adulteries more Impudent? Our Drinking more Profligate? Our Swearing and Cursing more Bold? In all respects.
How Far Are we from that? are we not now Worse than ever? Our Provocations higher than ever? Is not our Luxury more extravagant? are not our Adulteries more Impudent? Our Drinking more Profligate? Our Swearing and Cursing more Bold? In all respects.
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Do we not behave our selves as if we had been Delivered for these Things? How can we expect,
Do we not behave our selves as if we had been Delivered for these Things? How can we expect,
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but that God should now turn his Hand upon us? That he should strike us down lower, that he should wound us deeper, than ever? Alas!
but that God should now turn his Hand upon us? That he should strike us down lower, that he should wound us Deeper, than ever? Alas!
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Did he not do it, in taking away our Blessed QUEEN from us? The Light of our Eyes, the Breath of our Nostrils, the very Joy of our Hearts! I can say no more;
Did he not do it, in taking away our Blessed QUEEN from us? The Light of our Eyes, the Breath of our Nostrils, the very Joy of our Hearts! I can say no more;
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I am Astonished, as oft as I think of it. This! was a Blow at the Root.
I am Astonished, as oft as I think of it. This! was a Blow At the Root.
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This may convince us, we have not yet Fasted to God We have not, nor never shall, till there be a National Reformation.
This may convince us, we have not yet Fasted to God We have not, nor never shall, till there be a National Reformation.
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Nothing else will please God, nothing else can save us, but this.
Nothing Else will please God, nothing Else can save us, but this.
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Be Exhorted therefore in the Name of God, to set Heartily to this great and necessary Work, every one in his Place and Station.
Be Exhorted Therefore in the Name of God, to Set Heartily to this great and necessary Work, every one in his Place and Station.
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You that have none but your selves, have the less to do; but you that have others under you, have the more to answer for;
You that have none but your selves, have the less to do; but you that have Others under you, have the more to answer for;
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especially you whom God has advanced into the highest Rank; you that fit in the great Council of the Nation;
especially you whom God has advanced into the highest Rank; you that fit in the great Council of the nation;
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you, above all others, ought to consider, that not only your Honour and Interest, but the whole Nation lies at Stake, to be saved or lost by your Hands.
you, above all Others, ought to Consider, that not only your Honour and Interest, but the Whole nation lies At Stake, to be saved or lost by your Hands.
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We have too much Reason to fear, from what you have heard.
We have too much Reason to Fear, from what you have herd.
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Yet, blessed be God, we are not without Hope, if we are not wanting to our selves.
Yet, blessed be God, we Are not without Hope, if we Are not wanting to our selves.
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God hath yet preserved to us a Gracious KING, now after that heavy Stroak of his Hand, in taking our blessed QUEEN from us.
God hath yet preserved to us a Gracious KING, now After that heavy Stroke of his Hand, in taking our blessed QUEEN from us.
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God hath given Him a Heart to supply to us what we have lost; so that in Him we have them both in great Measure.
God hath given Him a Heart to supply to us what we have lost; so that in Him we have them both in great Measure.
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We have also yet remaining to us, another undoubted Plant of the Royal Stock;
We have also yet remaining to us, Another undoubted Plant of the Royal Stock;
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from whom we have one Princely Shoot, and may yet hope for more, if our sins do not hinder us of that great Blessing.
from whom we have one Princely Shoot, and may yet hope for more, if our Sins do not hinder us of that great Blessing.
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We have (through the Goodness of God) a fair Prospect, toward a happy End of that horrible War that lies upon us.
We have (through the goodness of God) a fair Prospect, towards a happy End of that horrible War that lies upon us.
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God hath taken off Pharaoh 's Chariot Wheels, he drives but slowly to what he did.
God hath taken off Pharaoh is Chariot Wheels, he drives but slowly to what he did.
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He has been, for some Years, wholly upon the Defensive ▪ And now, God be thanked, he thinks it his Interest to have Peace.
He has been, for Some years, wholly upon the Defensive ▪ And now, God be thanked, he thinks it his Interest to have Peace.
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We have nothing else to fear, but only our Sins and our Divisions. And our Divisions are the Fruit of our Sins.
We have nothing Else to Fear, but only our Sins and our Divisions. And our Divisions Are the Fruit of our Sins.
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Amend these, and trust in God, he will do every thing else for you. No one of us can do all;
Amend these, and trust in God, he will do every thing Else for you. No one of us can do all;
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but let every one do his Part, in Reforming himself and his Family, and those that are under him.
but let every one doe his Part, in Reforming himself and his Family, and those that Are under him.
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If all others will do the same with you, the Work is done, for which we have Fasted all this while.
If all Others will do the same with you, the Work is done, for which we have Fasted all this while.
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The Church and Nation are Safe, and we are Happy.
The Church and nation Are Safe, and we Are Happy.
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But if others will not join with you in this Necessary Work, it is sad to think what is like to follow.
But if Others will not join with you in this Necessary Work, it is sad to think what is like to follow.
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However, you shall not lose your Labour, come what will, you shall find your Account by it.
However, you shall not loose your Labour, come what will, you shall find your Account by it.
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You shall, even in this Life, in such Measures as God sees best for you:
You shall, even in this Life, in such Measures as God sees best for you:
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And whatsoever you want here, it shall be made up to you, more abundantly, in Life Everlasting. FINIS.
And whatsoever you want Here, it shall be made up to you, more abundantly, in Life Everlasting. FINIS.
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