England's happiness in a discourse occasionally written on the glorious solemnity of the coronation of King VVilliam and Queen Mary, the 11th of this instant April : being an incitement to loyalty and obedience, and a Christian acknowledgement to God almighty for his mercies and favours towards these kingdoms ... / by B.L.
ENGLAND'S HAPPINESS, &c. Prov. 29.2. When the Righteous are in Authority the People rejoice. WHat greater Blessing can fall to the share of any Kingdom, or People on Earth,
ENGLAND'S HAPPINESS, etc. Curae 29.2. When the Righteous Are in authority the People rejoice. WHat greater Blessing can fallen to the share of any Kingdom, or People on Earth,
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her Laws, that are her security, to run smooth in an interrupted Chanel of Impartiality, where no Corruption can turn them aside to destroy the Innocent,
her Laws, that Are her security, to run smooth in an interrupted Channel of Impartiality, where no Corruption can turn them aside to destroy the Innocent,
for where the Fountain runs with a Chrystal Stream the Waters are pleasing, and desirable; they refresh the fainting Heart, and spread a Joy through those that partake of them;
for where the Fountain runs with a Crystal Stream the Waters Are pleasing, and desirable; they refresh the fainting Heart, and spread a Joy through those that partake of them;
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but when it proves the contrary, no satisfaction is rendered; for according to the Saying of the wise Man, Prov. 29.2. When the Righteous are in Authority the People rejoice:
but when it Proves the contrary, no satisfaction is rendered; for according to the Saying of the wise Man, Curae 29.2. When the Righteous Are in authority the People rejoice:
And we find that when God more immediately designed to favour his People Israel, he gave them his Servant David to be their King, and to Reign over them;
And we find that when God more immediately designed to favour his People Israel, he gave them his Servant David to be their King, and to Reign over them;
and that People, who but a little before were compelled to bow their Necks to the Yoke of the Philistines, a cruel and mercifull Enemies, had their Lands wasted and spoiled, looking every moment to be destroyed, suddenly raised to unexpected Advantages;
and that People, who but a little before were compelled to bow their Necks to the Yoke of the philistines, a cruel and merciful Enemies, had their Lands wasted and spoiled, looking every moment to be destroyed, suddenly raised to unexpected Advantages;
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and thankfull Acknowledgment, to be snatched from a Chaos of Disorder and Confusion, threatning every moment Ruin and Desolation, into Calmness, Serenity,
and thankful Acknowledgment, to be snatched from a Chaos of Disorder and Confusion, threatening every moment Ruin and Desolation, into Calmness, Serenity,
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Holy David gives extraordinary Praise and Acknowledgment on this occasion, Psalm 124.6, 7, 8. Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us a Prey to their Teeth;
Holy David gives extraordinary Praise and Acknowledgment on this occasion, Psalm 124.6, 7, 8. Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us a Prey to their Teeth;
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for a more than ordinary Deliverance, in considering the Royal Instrument is in the Hand of the Authour of all our Happiness, from whom we have our being, and our well-being;
for a more than ordinary Deliverance, in considering the Royal Instrument is in the Hand of the Author of all our Happiness, from whom we have our being, and our well-being;
and, as no small honour, and peculiar favour of Heaven, even the Church of Christ hath a comfortable Promise, viz. That Kings shall be her nursing Fathers, and Queens her nursing Mothers.
and, as no small honour, and peculiar favour of Heaven, even the Church of christ hath a comfortable Promise, viz. That Kings shall be her nursing Father's, and Queen's her nursing Mother's.
These things bring us to a further consideration, which may more and more open our Eyes to behold what may make us with a Holy Zeal cry out, This is the Lords doing,
These things bring us to a further consideration, which may more and more open our Eyes to behold what may make us with a Holy Zeal cry out, This is the lords doing,
for who but a short time since could have foreseen the Miracles he has done by the Prudence, Conduct and Courage of the happy Instrument in his hand, which in the performance required Vertues, hardly to be credited, till seen.
for who but a short time since could have foreseen the Miracles he has done by the Prudence, Conduct and Courage of the happy Instrument in his hand, which in the performance required Virtues, hardly to be credited, till seen.
and first let us lift our Eyes to Heaven, and give hearty Praise and Acknowledgment, adoring his Goodness and Mercy, confessing with Holy David, Psal. 126. v. 3. The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad;
and First let us lift our Eyes to Heaven, and give hearty Praise and Acknowledgment, adoring his goodness and Mercy, confessing with Holy David, Psalm 126. v. 3. The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we Are glad;
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& especially according to the Advice of the Authour to the Hebrews, Heb. 13.1. Let Brotherly Love continue. Let us own our selves unworthy of so great a Blessing,
& especially according to the advice of the Author to the Hebrews, Hebrew 13.1. Let Brotherly Love continue. Let us own our selves unworthy of so great a Blessing,
and as our Hearts ought ever to be full charged with Joy, for the Peace and welfare of Zion, so let us study to preserve & maintain it to the utmost of our power, by uniting in Peace,
and as our Hearts ought ever to be full charged with Joy, for the Peace and welfare of Zion, so let us study to preserve & maintain it to the utmost of our power, by uniting in Peace,
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and Unity, that by our Breaches or Divisions, we may give the Enemy to advantage over us, that by the old Machiavilian Policy we may not divide, thereby to suffer breaking in or going out;
and Unity, that by our Breaches or Divisions, we may give the Enemy to advantage over us, that by the old Machiavellian Policy we may not divide, thereby to suffer breaking in or going out;
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and that there may be no murmuring or complaining in our Streets. We, no doubt, are one of the best Governments, founded upon wholesome and substantial Laws;
and that there may be no murmuring or complaining in our Streets. We, no doubt, Are one of the best Governments, founded upon wholesome and substantial Laws;
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and therefore his House is never shaken down, though the Storms or Tempests be never so rough and raging, He that trusteth in the Lord, shall stand as Mount Sion.
and Therefore his House is never shaken down, though the Storms or Tempests be never so rough and raging, He that Trusteth in the Lord, shall stand as Mount Sion.
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but went unto the House of the Lord, and prayed unto the Lord to save him and his people out of the hands of their Enemies, that all the Kingdoms of the Earth might know he is alone God,
but went unto the House of the Lord, and prayed unto the Lord to save him and his people out of the hands of their Enemies, that all the Kingdoms of the Earth might know he is alone God,
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and accordingly the Assyrian Host fell before them, without any loss to the Israelites. This Miraculous Deliverence may in somemeasure be applyed to our Case;
and accordingly the assyrian Host fell before them, without any loss to the Israelites. This Miraculous Deliverance may in somemeasure be applied to our Case;
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God sent his Angel to put fear into the Hearts of those who, a little before, thought of nothing but our Ruine, blasting and withering all their Courage,
God sent his Angel to put Fear into the Hearts of those who, a little before, Thought of nothing but our Ruin, blasting and withering all their Courage,
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and enfeebling them, that they were not able to carry on their Devices to any kind of perfection, that had cost them extraordinary Treasure, Labour and Industry.
and enfeebling them, that they were not able to carry on their Devices to any kind of perfection, that had cost them extraordinary Treasure, Labour and Industry.
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These things considered, What Persons ought we to be in all Holiness and Conversation, that he may continue his Love and Favour towards us, that he continue his Protection and Favour towards us? for although his Mercy is,
These things considered, What Persons ought we to be in all Holiness and Conversation, that he may continue his Love and Favour towards us, that he continue his Protection and Favour towards us? for although his Mercy is,
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but that he should change his Smiles into Frowns, as hath happened to many, who have turned his Grace into wantonness? O let us not, like Gesserun, wax Fat, and kick against our Maker;
but that he should change his Smiles into Frowns, as hath happened to many, who have turned his Grace into wantonness? Oh let us not, like Gesserun, wax Fat, and kick against our Maker;
but rather seriously consider what he has done for this Land and People, with all the thoughts of Humility and Gratitude, that we enjoy the Royal Blessings, on whose Heads the Crowns flourish in Righteousness,
but rather seriously Consider what he has done for this Land and People, with all the thoughts of Humility and Gratitude, that we enjoy the Royal Blessings, on whose Heads the Crowns flourish in Righteousness,
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and were so far from repining, that they suffered joyfully, and many run violently to flames and torments, not accepting Deliverance, singing Triumphs,
and were so Far from repining, that they suffered joyfully, and many run violently to flames and torments, not accepting Deliverance, singing Triumphos,
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and when they were called before Kings and Princes, and others of Authority, and commanded to forsake the Truth of the everlasting Gospel, they notwithstanding continued faithfull unto Death, to gain a Crown of Life and glorious Immortality.
and when they were called before Kings and Princes, and Others of authority, and commanded to forsake the Truth of the everlasting Gospel, they notwithstanding continued faithful unto Death, to gain a Crown of Life and glorious Immortality.
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These Tryalls, I say, are not before us, we live at Peace under a Pious and Vertuous King and Queen, who make Religion the brightest Jewels in their Crowns,
These Trials, I say, Are not before us, we live At Peace under a Pious and Virtuous King and Queen, who make Religion the Brightest Jewels in their Crowns,
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be earnest then, in running the Race that is set before you, contend for the Prize of an inestimable value, that may Crown you with Imortality, and Eternal Life;
be earnest then, in running the Raze that is Set before you, contend for the Prize of an inestimable valve, that may Crown you with Immortality, and Eternal Life;
for God, says Holy David, Rewardeth every man according to his work, Psal. 16.12. Let us take heed to our selves therefore, that we mistake not our way, and wander upon the dark mountains;
for God, Says Holy David, Rewardeth every man according to his work, Psalm 16.12. Let us take heed to our selves Therefore, that we mistake not our Way, and wander upon the dark Mountains;
and own that here we have no tarrying City, but look for one above, the bright celestial City, the new Jerusalem, there our imperfect joys will be made full and complete,
and own that Here we have no tarrying city, but look for one above, the bright celestial city, the new Jerusalem, there our imperfect Joys will be made full and complete,
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These are things worthy of our highest contemplation, and the Stairs that lead to this Mansion, built without hands, are Faith, Hope, Charity, Justice, Uprightness,
These Are things worthy of our highest contemplation, and the Stairs that led to this Mansion, built without hands, Are Faith, Hope, Charity, justice, Uprightness,
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as the Stars in the Firmament guiding him through the Wilderness of this World, that he wander not into the Paths of error, which at the enterance appear in prospect exceeding fair,
as the Stars in the Firmament guiding him through the Wilderness of this World, that he wander not into the Paths of error, which At the Entrance appear in prospect exceeding fair,
and of this the Wise man gives us an Item, Prov. 28.18. Whose walketh uprightly shall be saved, but he that is preverse in his ways, shall fall at once, and this brings me to the third consideration and exhortation, to follow the way of vertue and uprightness.
and of this the Wise man gives us an Item, Curae 28.18. Whose walks uprightly shall be saved, but he that is Perverse in his ways, shall fallen At once, and this brings me to the third consideration and exhortation, to follow the Way of virtue and uprightness.
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Since the Wisdom of the Father has declared, that by him Kings Reign, and Princes decree Justice and Judgment, we ought to look upon them as extraordinary persons, with a distence, of respect and obedience, becoming the highest Character upon Earth;
Since the Wisdom of the Father has declared, that by him Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice and Judgement, we ought to look upon them as extraordinary Persons, with a distence, of respect and Obedience, becoming the highest Character upon Earth;
for there is no power but of God; the powers that are, are ordained of God. Tit. 3.1. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the Ordinance of God, and they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation 1 Pet. 2.13.
for there is no power but of God; the Powers that Are, Are ordained of God. Tit. 3.1. Whosoever Therefore Resisteth the power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God, and they that resist shall receive to themselves Damnation 1 Pet. 2.13.
These are the Commands of Heaven, carrying with them an undisputable Authority, which demands our Obedience in so strict a sense, that they leave us no place of turning to the right,
These Are the Commands of Heaven, carrying with them an undisputable authority, which demands our obedience in so strict a sense, that they leave us no place of turning to the right,
but a good Prince even commands the Hearts of his Subjects, and there flows a universal concurrence in Duty and Affection, from secret Springs of the mind;
but a good Prince even commands the Hearts of his Subject's, and there flows a universal concurrence in Duty and Affection, from secret Springs of the mind;
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and hold it the blackest of all Crimes to be branded with Ingratitude, unless by the way I should take notice of the Sons of Rome, who are bigotted into Opinions,
and hold it the Blackest of all Crimes to be branded with Ingratitude, unless by the Way I should take notice of the Sons of Room, who Are bigoted into Opinions,
for which they cannot give us the least Reason, unless they shuffle it upon a blind Obedience to their pretended spiritual head, who sits upon his seven Hills,
for which they cannot give us the least Reason, unless they shuffle it upon a blind obedience to their pretended spiritual head, who sits upon his seven Hills,
when they thrust sore at us, and we had almost fallen, upheld us, even when with holy David, we might truly have said, If the Lord had not helped me it had failed,
when they thrust soar At us, and we had almost fallen, upheld us, even when with holy David, we might truly have said, If the Lord had not helped me it had failed,
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but my Soul should have been put to Silence, Psalm 94.17. when on the contrary, though in a lower degree, we may sing with Solomon, Cant. 2.10. Arise my Love, my fair One, and come thy way;
but my Soul should have been put to Silence, Psalm 94.17. when on the contrary, though in a lower degree, we may sing with Solomon, Cant 2.10. Arise my Love, my fair One, and come thy Way;
