The great blessing of primitive counsellours discoursed in a sermon preached in the audience of the governour, council, and representatives of the province of the Massachusets-Bay, in New England, May 21st, 1692, being the day for the election of counsellours in that province / by Increase Mather ...
His Divine sayings (some or other of them) are Quoted no less than Sixty Times in the New - Testament. The usual Method observed by him in his Sermons, is with Awful Severity to threaten Judgments on the Impenitent,
His Divine sayings (Some or other of them) Are Quoted no less than Sixty Times in the New - Testament. The usual Method observed by him in his Sermons, is with Awful Severity to threaten Judgments on the Impenitent,
He would Turn his Hand upon them, not in Wrath but in Mercy, so as purely to Purge away their Dross. This Verse is a farther Confirmation of that Prediction, wherein there are Two Great Blessings promised to Jerusa•em. 1. That Judges, i. e.
He would Turn his Hand upon them, not in Wrath but in Mercy, so as purely to Purge away their Dross. This Verse is a farther Confirmation of that Prediction, wherein there Are Two Great Blessings promised to Jerusa•em. 1. That Judges, i. e.
When John Baptists Disciples were troubled that another, (tho' infinitely his Superiour) was preferred before him, He said to them A man can Receive nothing except it be given him from Heaven.
When John Baptists Disciples were troubled that Another, (though infinitely his Superior) was preferred before him, He said to them A man can Receive nothing except it be given him from Heaven.
It is said of Solomon, That God gave him VVisdome and Understanding exceeding Much, and Largeness of Heart even as the Sand that is on the Sea shore, because of the infinite number of Wise Conceptions that his Large soul was able to Comprehend. 1. King 4. 29. Royal Endowments were conferred on him,
It is said of Solomon, That God gave him VVisdome and Understanding exceeding Much, and Largeness of Heart even as the Sand that is on the Sea shore, Because of the infinite number of Wise Conceptions that his Large soul was able to Comprehend. 1. King 4. 29. Royal Endowments were conferred on him,
and it was God that did make him fit to be a King so if any man has the understanding which is requisite in a Counsellour, it is God that has given him that Understanding.
and it was God that did make him fit to be a King so if any man has the understanding which is requisite in a Counselor, it is God that has given him that Understanding.
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There are that have this Preeminence belonging to them as their Birth-Right. Noble Men are Consiliarij Nati. Others are Chosen and Constituted by the Supream Power.
There Are that have this Preeminence belonging to them as their Birthright. Noble Men Are Consiliarij Nati. Others Are Chosen and Constituted by the Supreme Power.
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Moreover when any persons are qualified for, and chosen unto a Service of this Nature, it is God that does incline their hearts, to accept of that Trouble.
Moreover when any Persons Are qualified for, and chosen unto a Service of this Nature, it is God that does incline their hearts, to accept of that Trouble.
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But there are some who are as averse to Publick Employments as was Moses, when he said Send I pray thee by the Hand of whom thou wilt send, only let me be excused.
But there Are Some who Are as averse to Public Employments as was Moses, when he said Send I pray thee by the Hand of whom thou wilt send, only let me be excused.
I have had the happiness to be acquainted with a Great and Noble Personage, who was desired by Two Kings Successively to be of Their Council, but declined it.
I have had the happiness to be acquainted with a Great and Noble Personage, who was desired by Two Kings Successively to be of Their Council, but declined it.
This we see in what the Prophet Speaks, Isai. 3. 6, 7. Be thou our Ruler, and Let this Ruine be under thy Hand, — I will not be an Healer, Make me not a Ruler of the People.
This we see in what the Prophet Speaks, Isaiah 3. 6, 7. Be thou our Ruler, and Let this Ruin be under thy Hand, — I will not be an Healer, Make me not a Ruler of the People.
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That Celebrated saying of Melancthons has a great deal of Truth in it, that there are there hard Labours Parturientis the Labour of Child Birth, Docentis, the Labour of one that is a Teacher, Regentis, the Labour of one that is a Ruler.
That Celebrated saying of Melanchthons has a great deal of Truth in it, that there Are there hard Labours Parturientis the Labour of Child Birth, Docentis, the Labour of one that is a Teacher, Regentis, the Labour of one that is a Ruler.
but others do not find it so. One of the Kings of England had in all the Windows of his House a Crown in a Bush of Thorns, to signify what Cares do attend Government.
but Others do not find it so. One of the Kings of England had in all the Windows of his House a Crown in a Bush of Thorns, to signify what Cares do attend Government.
Proposition II. Primitive Counsellors are men of singular Qualifications. The Scripture mentions especially four Graces which Rulers and Counsellours should be adorned with:
Proposition II Primitive Counsellors Are men of singular Qualifications. The Scripture mentions especially four Graces which Rulers and Counsellors should be adorned with:
So it was when the Children of Israel first began to be a Common-wealth under Moses; and at their Beginning to be a Settled Kingdom under David. The Judges who were Governours, were Godly,
So it was when the Children of Israel First began to be a Commonwealth under Moses; and At their Beginning to be a Settled Kingdom under David. The Judges who were Governors, were Godly,
Choose men of Truth said Jethro. Counsellers are Rulers. Now he that Ruleth over men must be Just, Ruling in the Fear of God, 2 Sam. 23. 3. They ought to be men, that will give to God the things that are Gods, and to Caesar, the things that are Caesars;
Choose men of Truth said Jethro. Counsellers Are Rulers. Now he that Ruleth over men must be Just, Ruling in the fear of God, 2 Sam. 23. 3. They ought to be men, that will give to God the things that Are God's, and to Caesar, the things that Are Caesars;
Men in such a Station should moreover approve themselves faithful to the Interest of the People, whose Welfare as Counsellers they are bound to endeavour.
Men in such a Station should moreover approve themselves faithful to the Interest of the People, whose Welfare as Counsellers they Are bound to endeavour.
It was said of one of the Kings of France, that He was, Titularis non tutelaris Rex, defuit non praefuit Reipublicae So may it be said of such Counsellers,
It was said of one of the Kings of France, that He was, Titularis non tutelaris Rex, defuite non Praefuit Reipublicae So may it be said of such Counsellers,
but not the nature of Counsellers in them. True Primitive Counsellers they are not. 3. It is necessary that Counsellers should be Endued with the Grace of Courage.
but not the nature of Counsellers in them. True Primitive Counsellers they Are not. 3. It is necessary that Counsellers should be Endued with the Grace of Courage.
Solomons Throne was supported by Lions, 2 King. 10. 20. Thus Counsellers who are the Supporters of the Government should be of Magnanimous and Undaunted Spirits.
Solomons Throne was supported by Lions, 2 King. 10. 20. Thus Counsellers who Are the Supporters of the Government should be of Magnanimous and Undaunted Spirits.
1 Chron. 4. 3. And at another time, when David was too much Transported with passion at the Death of his Son Absolom, Joah advised him to refrain himself,
1 Chronicles 4. 3. And At Another time, when David was too much Transported with passion At the Death of his Son Absalom, Joah advised him to refrain himself,
Job 31. 34. He knew that if he did punish Vice, the Families and Relations of such as had suffered the Law, would reproach him ▪ and a multitude would clamour against him,
Job 31. 34. He knew that if he did Punish Vice, the Families and Relations of such as had suffered the Law, would reproach him ▪ and a multitude would clamour against him,
They may not at any time be afraid to own Christ and his Cause, but if they see Designs on foot against the best Interest, they ought boldly to interpose, and to oppose themselves.
They may not At any time be afraid to own christ and his Cause, but if they see Designs on foot against the best Interest, they ought boldly to interpose, and to oppose themselves.
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It is said of Joseph of Arimathea, that he was an Honourable Counseller, Mark 15. 43 some think that he was one of the Sanedrim, the great Council of the Nation.
It is said of Joseph of Arimathea, that he was an Honourable Counsellor, Mark 15. 43 Some think that he was one of the Sanhedrin, the great Council of the nation.
and after the Lord was by Forms of Law, and false Witnesses, and an Accusation of pretended Treason, Condemned and Murdered, this Honourable Counseller, went boldly unto Pilate who had received a Commission to be Governour ove• the Province of Judea, and Craved the Body of Jesus.
and After the Lord was by Forms of Law, and false Witnesses, and an Accusation of pretended Treason, Condemned and Murdered, this Honourable Counsellor, went boldly unto Pilate who had received a Commission to be Governor ove• the Province of Judea, and Craved the Body of jesus.
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It is noted concerning that Faithful Minister of God, Zachariah, who was (as Interpreters have noted) an Ecclesiastical Counseller, one with whom the King was wont to advise in matters of Religion, that He was a wise Counseller, 1 Chron. 26. 14. So should all Counsellers be men of Wisdom.
It is noted Concerning that Faithful Minister of God, Zachariah, who was (as Interpreters have noted) an Ecclesiastical Counsellor, one with whom the King was wont to Advice in matters of Religion, that He was a wise Counsellor, 1 Chronicles 26. 14. So should all Counsellers be men of Wisdom.
Gen. 41. 37. And the Psalmist saith of him, that He Taught Pharaohs Senators (his Counsellers) Wisdom. Psal. 105. 22. Courage without Wisdom, in one that undertakes to be a Counseller, will do more hurt than good.
Gen. 41. 37. And the Psalmist Says of him, that He Taught Pharaohs Senators (his Counsellers) Wisdom. Psalm 105. 22. Courage without Wisdom, in one that undertakes to be a Counsellor, will do more hurt than good.
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The carnal Jews indeed depended too much on this that they had Wise men at Helm to be their Counsellers of State Jer. 18. 18. The Law shall not perish from the Priests, nor Counsel from the Wise.
The carnal jews indeed depended too much on this that they had Wise men At Helm to be their Counsellers of State Jer. 18. 18. The Law shall not perish from the Priests, nor Counsel from the Wise.
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but tho' a Nation whose Counsellers are great Politicians may possibly be ruined (as the Jewish Nation was) if they have not such Counsellers, they are in an ill case,
but though a nation whose Counsellers Are great Politicians may possibly be ruined (as the Jewish nation was) if they have not such Counsellers, they Are in an ill case,
as we shall have occasion anon further to declare. Proposition III. Such Counsellers as these described are a singular mercy and Blessing of God to a People.
as we shall have occasion anon further to declare. Proposition III. Such Counsellers as these described Are a singular mercy and Blessing of God to a People.
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I have read that it was once a Law amongst the Persians, that after the Death of their King, every man should have Liberty to do what he pleased for five days;
I have read that it was once a Law among the Persians, that After the Death of their King, every man should have Liberty to do what he pleased for five days;
because else the Burden would be so heavy upon him, as that he must needs sink and break under the weight of it, Exod. 18. 18. The wisest Ruler in the World needs the assistance of Counsellers.
Because Else the Burden would be so heavy upon him, as that he must needs sink and break under the weight of it, Exod 18. 18. The Wisest Ruler in the World needs the assistance of Counsellers.
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The Scripture informs us that not only the Kings of Israel, but the Kings of the Gentiles had their Counsellers, with whom they were wont to take Advice in all arduous Affairs.
The Scripture informs us that not only the Kings of Israel, but the Kings of the Gentiles had their Counsellers, with whom they were wont to take advice in all arduous Affairs.
Ezra Blesseth God, who had extended Mercy to him before Artaxarxes the King of Persia, and his Counsellers. Ezra 7. 28. And in the 14 verse He was sent of the King,
Ezra Blesses God, who had extended Mercy to him before Artaxarxes the King of Persiam, and his Counsellers. Ezra 7. 28. And in the 14 verse He was sent of the King,
In Governments, which are more absolute, and much more in those that are more Limited it is so, especially where the principal Ruler cannot Act without their Consent.
In Governments, which Are more absolute, and much more in those that Are more Limited it is so, especially where the principal Ruler cannot Act without their Consent.
It cannot be expressed of how great Concernment it is for such a People to be Blessed with Counsellers as at the Beginning. Not only whole Provinces but whole Kingdoms have Fared the better for the Wise Counsils of one Good man.
It cannot be expressed of how great Concernment it is for such a People to be Blessed with Counsellers as At the Beginning. Not only Whole Provinces but Whole Kingdoms have Fared the better for the Wise Councils of one Good man.
Solomon Owed his Crown, and the People much of their Happiness to the seasonable Advice of Nathan, which had a great influence on the Royal Heart of King David, in causing him to Nominate Solomon to Succeed in Government, whereby great Confusions that otherwise would have happened, were prevented.
Solomon Owed his Crown, and the People much of their Happiness to the seasonable advice of Nathan, which had a great influence on the Royal Heart of King David, in causing him to Nominate Solomon to Succeed in Government, whereby great Confusions that otherwise would have happened, were prevented.
Rehoboam had not lost ten parts in twelve of his Kingdom, if he had followed the wise Advice of his Fathers Counsellers Nor had Zedekiah Lost his Kingdom,
Rehoboam had not lost ten parts in twelve of his Kingdom, if he had followed the wise advice of his Father's Counsellers Nor had Zedekiah Lost his Kingdom,
nor had the City and Temple been Burnt, and the whole Land made Desolate, if the good Counsel of the Prophet Jeremiah had been hearkened unto, whom God sent to be a Counseller to them.
nor had the city and Temple been Burned, and the Whole Land made Desolate, if the good Counsel of the Prophet Jeremiah had been harkened unto, whom God sent to be a Counsellor to them.
Much of the Welfare of a People does consist in their having Able and Upright Judges, that will endeavour to approve themselves in all things like unto God, the Judge of Judges, with whom there is no Iniquity, nor Respect of persons.
Much of the Welfare of a People does consist in their having Able and Upright Judges, that will endeavour to approve themselves in all things like unto God, the Judge of Judges, with whom there is no Iniquity, nor Respect of Persons.
Hence Moses who Loved the Lords People in the VVilderness more than He Loved his own Life, out of Respect to their VVelfare took of the Chief of the Tribes, VVise Men,
Hence Moses who Loved the lords People in the VVilderness more than He Loved his own Life, out of Respect to their VVelfare took of the Chief of the Tribes, Wise Men,
and Known, and gave them a Commission and Instruction, to Act as Judges, solemnly charging them to acquit themselves as became men in their places ▪ Deut. 1. 15, 16, 16. Now if there be Counsellers as at the Beginning, there will be Judges as at the First.
and Known, and gave them a Commission and Instruction, to Act as Judges, solemnly charging them to acquit themselves as became men in their places ▪ Deuteronomy 1. 15, 16, 16. Now if there be Counsellers as At the Beginning, there will be Judges as At the First.
Good Counsellers will Advise to good Judges, and good Judges will make the Land happy. 2. Where there are good Counsellours, Religion and Reformation will be Encouraged.
Good Counsellers will advice to good Judges, and good Judges will make the Land happy. 2. Where there Are good Counsellors, Religion and Reformation will be Encouraged.
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to have not only Liberty, but Encouragement to Serve God in the way and after the manner which Himself in His Holy Word has Appointed, is a mercy beyond Expression great.
to have not only Liberty, but Encouragement to Serve God in the Way and After the manner which Himself in His Holy Word has Appointed, is a mercy beyond Expression great.
There is a Glorious Day a coming, (and I trust in Christ that it is not far off) when the Church of God throughout the whole World, will be in a more Reformed State than ever yet was known since the World began, When Judges as at the First,
There is a Glorious Day a coming, (and I trust in christ that it is not Far off) when the Church of God throughout the Whole World, will be in a more Reformed State than ever yet was known since the World began, When Judges as At the First,
Jerusalem the Church of God all the World over shall become a City of Righteousness, but first, and that it may be so, Primitive Counsellers shall be Restored.
Jerusalem the Church of God all the World over shall become a city of Righteousness, but First, and that it may be so, Primitive Counsellers shall be Restored.
Isai. 3. 3. When a People is reduced unto that condition, that there are none fit for Counsellors to be found amongst them, their State is deplorable, they are either perfectly undone,
Isaiah 3. 3. When a People is reduced unto that condition, that there Are none fit for Counsellors to be found among them, their State is deplorable, they Are either perfectly undone,
They may well make Loud Outcries of their being an undone people amongst whom the Counseller is perished. And thus it is where there are Counsellors of pernicious principles: and inclinations:
They may well make Loud Outcries of their being an undone people among whom the Counsellor is perished. And thus it is where there Are Counsellors of pernicious principles: and inclinations:
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Unto you that are by the several Towns throughout this Government Deputed to Act in their stead, Let me say, you have heard from the Word of the Lord, what kind of men Primitive Counsellers were, viz. God-fearing men, faithful, couragious, prudent, you have by the Royal Charter Granted to you Power to Nominate such,
Unto you that Are by the several Towns throughout this Government Deputed to Act in their stead, Let me say, you have herd from the Word of the Lord, what kind of men Primitive Counsellers were, viz. God-fearing men, faithful, courageous, prudent, you have by the Royal Charter Granted to you Power to Nominate such,
If this be not considered, Government will be rendred contemptible, and that cannot be without Sin. Let me also say to you who are the Representatives of this People, that it will not be prudence in you (at this time especially) to propose such Assistants to the Governour as you cannot but know, that He cannot Accept of,
If this be not considered, Government will be rendered contemptible, and that cannot be without Sin. Let me also say to you who Are the Representatives of this People, that it will not be prudence in you (At this time especially) to propose such Assistants to the Governor as you cannot but know, that He cannot Accept of,
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And you cannot but know that whoever is Governour, He will judge it necessary that many of his Council should have their Habitations near to his, that so if any sudden Emergency or Danger to the Publick should happen, his Council may be at Hand to Advise with.
And you cannot but know that whoever is Governor, He will judge it necessary that many of his Council should have their Habitations near to his, that so if any sudden Emergency or Danger to the Public should happen, his Council may be At Hand to advice with.
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And you cannot but know that no Governour will take those into his Council, who are Malecontents, and do what in them is to make others to be Disaffected to the Government.
And you cannot but know that no Governor will take those into his Council, who Are Malecontents, and do what in them is to make Others to be Disaffected to the Government.
And as for your self Excellent Sir, whom God has made the Captain over his People in this VVilderness, It is a very great Power which the Divine Providence has put into your Hands, that you should have a Negative on the Elections of this Day.
And as for your self Excellent Sir, whom God has made the Captain over his People in this VVilderness, It is a very great Power which the Divine Providence has put into your Hands, that you should have a Negative on the Elections of this Day.
what it may be for the future, when the Ingratitude of an unthankful Murmuring Generation of men, shall have provoked the Most High again to say of New England, her Enemies shall prosper,
what it may be for the future, when the Ingratitude of an unthankful Murmuring Generation of men, shall have provoked the Most High again to say of New England, her Enemies shall prosper,
but at present there is more good than hurt in it, and will be so as long as there shall be a Governour whose Heart is Engaged to seek not Himself, but the Publick good.
but At present there is more good than hurt in it, and will be so as long as there shall be a Governor whose Heart is Engaged to seek not Himself, but the Public good.
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And altho' it is necessary that some New Ones be Elected, and perhaps convenient that there be some further Alterations, nevertheless, no one that is Disaffected to the best and highest Interest,
And although it is necessary that Some New Ones be Elected, and perhaps convenient that there be Some further Alterations, nevertheless, no one that is Disaffected to the best and highest Interest,
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We Read in the Gospel, that when the Lord Jesus Christ had taken a Text out of the Prophet Isaiah, He began His Sermon with saying, This Day is this Scripture fulfilled in your Ears.
We Read in the Gospel, that when the Lord jesus christ had taken a Text out of the Prophet Isaiah, He began His Sermon with saying, This Day is this Scripture fulfilled in your Ears.
For God has not only Given but Restored to New-England, Counsellors as at the Beginning. We are all greatly concerned to endeavour the Continuance of such a Favour.
For God has not only Given but Restored to New england, Counsellors as At the Beginning. We Are all greatly concerned to endeavour the Continuance of such a Favour.
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It is Storied that when a very Unworthy Person was Advanced to an High Station, a Religious Man Expostulating with Heaven about it, Received that Answer, that it was not because such an one was Worthy of that Place,
It is Storied that when a very Unworthy Person was Advanced to an High Station, a Religious Man Expostulating with Heaven about it, Received that Answer, that it was not Because such an one was Worthy of that Place,
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Your Land Strangers did devour it in your presence. You must give what they pleased to demand that so you might have a pretended Confirmation of your Estates and Properties.
Your Land Strangers did devour it in your presence. You must give what they pleased to demand that so you might have a pretended Confirmation of your Estates and Properties.
what can be expected, but that after a clear Sunshine for a while the Clouds will return again with greater Darkness than ever? What those sins were I need not say,
what can be expected, but that After a clear Sunshine for a while the Clouds will return again with greater Darkness than ever? What those Sins were I need not say,
To be sure the great sin of this Generation is their forgetting the Errand on which their Fathers came into this Wilderness which was not to seek great things for themselves,
To be sure the great since of this Generation is their forgetting the Errand on which their Father's Come into this Wilderness which was not to seek great things for themselves,
because you have not every thing just as you would have? Do any of you say, all that you have is nothing? I hear there are some (tho' not many) that say so.
Because you have not every thing just as you would have? Do any of you say, all that you have is nothing? I hear there Are Some (though not many) that say so.
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If you set apart Daies for Solemn Praier or Praises, as the Divine Providence may call thereunto, you need not fear being interrupted or Obstructed therein as it was here six year ago.
If you Set apart Days for Solemn Prayer or Praises, as the Divine Providence may call thereunto, you need not Fear being interrupted or Obstructed therein as it was Here six year ago.
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And is all this nothing? You have at present a Governour, and a Lievtenant Governour, (and all the Council likewise) from amongst yourselves, who do unfeignedly seek your welfare.
And is all this nothing? You have At present a Governor, and a Lieutenant Governor, (and all the Council likewise) from among yourselves, who do unfeignedly seek your welfare.
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Ezra and the Lords Peole with him, thought they had great cause to be thankful to God in that He had given them a Little reviving in their Bondage, and extended mercy to them in the sight of the King of Persia, who had by a Charter granted them Liberty to set up the House of God,
Ezra and the lords People with him, Thought they had great cause to be thankful to God in that He had given them a Little reviving in their Bondage, and extended mercy to them in the sighed of the King of Persiam, who had by a Charter granted them Liberty to Set up the House of God,
But if a Change come, and the Lord be Provoked again to set Rulers over you that will obstruct what is Good and desireable, you that are the Murmurers will be found the Guilty cause of it before the Lord, in the Name of the Lord be it spoken to you.
But if a Change come, and the Lord be Provoked again to Set Rulers over you that will obstruct what is Good and desirable, you that Are the Murmurers will be found the Guilty cause of it before the Lord, in the Name of the Lord be it spoken to you.
God has Blessed Our Nation with a King in the Preservation of whom the Fate of Europe and of the Church of God is more concerned then it has been in the life of any one Person for these Thousand Years.
God has Blessed Our nation with a King in the Preservation of whom the Fate of Europe and of the Church of God is more concerned then it has been in the life of any one Person for these Thousand years.
VVho that has a Spark of Grace in his Heart, will not pray for such a King? A King that has more then once or twice in My hearing and to me expressed a singular respect to His Good Subjects in these Colonies. And Pray for the Queen.
Who that has a Spark of Grace in his Heart, will not pray for such a King? A King that has more then once or twice in My hearing and to me expressed a singular respect to His Good Subject's in these Colonies. And Pray for the Queen.
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For God has blessed the Nation with a Queen (as well as with a King) the like unto whom (without Reflection on any Predecessors) never sat on the English Throne.
For God has blessed the nation with a Queen (as well as with a King) the like unto whom (without Reflection on any Predecessors) never sat on the English Throne.
A Queen that has (to my certain knowledge) interceded with the King, that He would be kind to New-England. Pray then for the Life and Prosperity of such a King and such a Queen.
A Queen that has (to my certain knowledge) interceded with the King, that He would be kind to New england. Pray then for the Life and Prosperity of such a King and such a Queen.
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And I do the rather urge this upon you, because I have sometimes been favoured with the Liberty humbly to assure Their Majesties, that there are none in the World that Pray for them with more fervency and frequency then do Their Subjects in New-England. I beseech you make it appear that I was not mistaken in what I have affirmed concerning you.
And I do the rather urge this upon you, Because I have sometime been favoured with the Liberty humbly to assure Their Majesties, that there Are none in the World that Pray for them with more fervency and frequency then do Their Subject's in New england. I beseech you make it appear that I was not mistaken in what I have affirmed Concerning you.
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That the Lord Jesus who saith, Counsel is mine and sound Wisdom, will please to give them of his Spirit, which is the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsil and Might, the Spirit of Knowledge and of the Fear of the Lord. FINIS.
That the Lord jesus who Says, Counsel is mine and found Wisdom, will please to give them of his Spirit, which is the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Council and Might, the Spirit of Knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. FINIS.
